Ms. Allen’s Reading Corner

MONDAY

Warm-Up: Think of a time when you learned a valuable lesson from an adult. Describe the experience in detail and tell what you learned. (1/2 page minimum)
Class work: Introduce and read “The Treasure of Lemon Brown”(729 – 738). Then take a “Check Test” over the story.
Homework: Answer ?’s 1-7 in CRS (740) on notebook paper.

TUESDAY:

Warm-Up: None
Class work: Participate in class spelling bee. Complete pages 230 – 243 of The Holt Reader, your reading workbook.
Homework: Finish the class work if you were unable to finish it in class. Story quiz over “The Treasure of Lemon Brown” tomorrow.

WEDNESDAY:

Warm-Up: Everyone’s background is unique. Jot down some notes about your own background: where you live, the customs of your family, the beliefs you live by. What do you treasure most about your background? Explain.
Class work: Take story quiz over “The Treasure of Lemon Brown”
Homework: None

THURSDAY:

Warm-Up: None
Class work: Take extensive notes on writing introductions.
Homework: Write two original introductions: one using the anecdote technique and one using the description technique. Refer to your notes. Choose prompts from the handout you were given in class.

FRIDAY:

Warm-Up: Return graded papers and writing portfolios.
Class work: Share and collect original introductions. Then review introductory techniques discussed in class yesterday.  Write a 35-minute timed expository essay for the following prompt:

Writing Situation:  In the story “The Treasure of Lemon Brown,” Lemon Brown says,” Every man got a treasure.  You don’t know that, yo must be a fool!”  What is your treasure?

Directions for Writing:  Before you begin to write, think about what you value or treasure.  Perhaps your treasure is a gift you’ve received or a family keepsake.  Maybe it’s a souvenir from a memorable trip or experience.

Now write an essay to tell the reader what your treasure is and why it is special.  Support your ideas with examples and details.

Homework: None

MONDAY

Begin watching The Waltons:  A Thanksgiving Story.

TUESDAY:

Finish watching The Waltons:  A Thanksgiving Story.  Discuss story elements: setting, plot, conflict, theme, characterization as they relate to the film.

WEDNESDAY:

THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY

THURSDAY:

THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY

FRIDAY:

THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY

MONDAY

Veteran’s Day Holiday

TUESDAY:

Warm-Up: Return graded papers. Prepare to collect final forms of the original family metaphor poems.
Classwork: Share and collect poems. Review pre-writing stage of essays. Write a 35-minute timed expository essay on the following prompt:

Writing Situation: If you had to choose one season of the year as your favorite, which one would you choose?

Directions for Writing: Before you begin to write, think about the season you have chosen and why it is your favorite. You might be thinking about the weather, certain activities in this season, or both.

Now write an essay in which you explain why this one season of the year is your favorite. Support your ideas with examples and details.

Homework: None

WEDNESDAY:

Warm-Up: None
Classwork: Review comparisons: similes and metaphors. Introduce personification, take notes, and practice. Complete handout (both sides). Turn in on wall by period’s end
Homework: None

THURSDAY:

Warm-Up: None
Classwork: Review tricks for making writing more descriptive: use of specifics, comparisons, and sensory details. Create a sensory detail chart and describe the picture you are given in class.
Homework: None

FRIDAY:

Warm-Up: Return graded papers and Tuesday’s rough draft essays.
Classwork: Create a sensory detail chart for your favorite season. You may use the season about which you wrote on Tuesday or you may select another season. Your chart should consist of 5 columns: sights, sounds, smells, touches, tastes. You should list 10 items under each column. This is similar to what we did in class on Thursday. Then begin working on a new 5-paragraph outline. You may use your original outline as a springboard for the new one.
Homework: None

MONDAY

Warm-Up: If you were granted three wishes, what would they be? Explain. You may NOT wish for additional wishes : )
Classwork: Introduce and read “The Monkey’s Paw”(84-100). Then take a “Check Test” over the story.
Homework: None

TUESDAY:

Warm-Up: Complete a plot peak for “The Monkey’s Paw.” Share with a partner. Discuss.
Classwork: Complete the following on page 412 in Ms. Allen’s blue literature book: ?’s 1-8 in CRS, #1 “A Creative Response,” and #2 “A Critical Response.”
Homework: Story quiz over “The Monkey’s Paw” tomorrow.

WEDNESDAY:

Warm-Up: Complete first half of “Decomposition” puzzle on overhead.
Classwork: Turn in written work from page 412 if necessary. Take story quiz over “The Monkey’s Paw.” Watch the film “The Monkey’s Paw.” Homework: None

THURSDAY:

Warm-Up: What animal are you most like and in what ways are you similar to it?
Classwork: Participate in comparison activity. Review similes and metaphors.
Homework: Complete similes and metaphors handout on notebook paper. Due tomorrow for a grade.

FRIDAY:

Warm-Up: What musical instrument are you most like and why? In what ways are you similar to it?
Classwork: Share abd collect similes/metaphors handout.  Read “4 Daughters” (314) in Ms. Allen’s blue literature book.  Working with a partner, discuss ?’s 1, 2, & 4 on (314).
Homework:   Using “4 Daughters” as an example, write and original metaphor poem.