November Lessons
Monday 10/31-Tuesday 11/1
ICC Standards: RL: A-E; Listening A and B
Unit: Character
Objective: Determine character traits through speech, action and appearance. Determine author's message in a short story/TV episode through analysis of character. Spiral review of plot and setting
Learning Activity: Class viewing of "Monsters are Due on Maple Street." Complete literature notes--plot chart, description of setting, character notes of Steve.
Assessment: Class discussion of episode interpretation
Wednesday 11/2
ICC Standards: Language: A,B RI: A,B,D,E
Unit: Character
Objective:Proofread written text for usage errors.
Learning Activity: Instructor-led, class proofreading. Read and continue course outline pp. 116-117
Assessment: Class interaction. Graded outlines
Thursday 11/3
ICC Standards: RI: A,B,D,E RL: A-E; Writing: D, E
Unit: Character
Objective: Assess understanding of character and ability to infer. Assess use of context clues and new vocabulary. Assess ability to edit writing for style and purpose.
Learning Activity: Instructor-led, class proofreading. Read and continue course outline pp. 116-117
Assessment: Class interaction. Graded outlines
Friday 11/4
ICC Standards: RL A-F, I Speaking and Listening: C and F
Ojective; Present informally to peers; read independently for pleasure
Learning Activity: Book Talks.Sustained silent reading. Make up assignments for some students.
Assessment: Instructor monitoring.
Monday 11/7
ICC Standards: RL A-F, I Speaking and Listening: C and F
Ojective; Synthesize informational text for main ideas. Create meaningful outline of information.
Learning Activity: Read and outline Narrator and Voice pp. 148-149. OUTLINE TEST FRIDAY over PLOT-Character interactions. Writing Context Clues p. 158
Assessment: Sentences graded. Instructor monitoring
Tuesday 11/8
ICC Standards: RL A-F, I Speaking and Listening: C and F
Ojective: Identify type of narration in text, comprehend literary work, improve vocabulary, listen actively
Learning Activity: The Interlopers pp. 151-157 Reading Check 1 and Thinking Critically 7
Assessment: Instructor monitoring.
Wednesday 11/9
ICC Standards: Language A,B
Ojective: Recognize and correct common usage errors in academic writing.
Learning Activity: Class correcting of sentences
Assessment: Instructor monitoring.
Thursday 11/10
ICC Standards: Writing: A-D,J Reading Literature:D
Ojective; Compose a timed, expressive essay. Improve vocabulary through use of context and definitions.
Learning Activity: Journal Entry-Describe a time you have felt envy. Why and what were the effects? One page, best formal English. Vocabulary from "The Necklace" p. 159. Read definitions, scan text to find word and write down sentence. Write a sentence of your own using the same part of speech and context
Assessment: Individual feedback based on writing needs.
Friday 11/11
ICC Standards: RL A-F, I Speaking and Listening: C and F
Ojective: Comprehend literary text. Recognize type and effect of narration.
Learning Activity: Class reading of "The Necklace." How is this story narrated? How does that affect our reading/appreciation of the story?
Assessment: Instructor monitoring.
Monday 11/14
ICC Standards: RL A-F, I Speaking and Listening: C and F
Ojective: Comprehend literary text. Recognize type and effect of narration.
Learning Activity: Class reading of "The Necklace." How is this story narrated? How does that affect our reading/appreciation of the story?
Assessment: Instructor monitoring.
Tuesday 11/15
ICC Standards: RL A-F, I Speaking and Listening: C and F
Ojective: Comprehend literary text. Recognize type and effect of narration.
Learning Activity: Poe 172-180. Read aloud. Pause and reflect.Writing: Crime and Punishment p. 181 page minimum. You must use quotes to support your argument.
Assessment: Essay.
Wednesday 11/16
ICC Standards: RL A-F, I Speaking and Listening: C and F Writing: A, B, D,E, I
Ojective: Comprehend literary text. Recognize type and effect of narration.
Learning Activity: Poe 172-180. Read aloud. Pause and reflect.Writing: Crime and Punishment p. 181 page minimum. You must use quotes to support your argument.
Assessment: Essay.
Wednesday 11/16
Thursday 11/17
ICC Standards: RL A-F, I Writing: A, B, D,E, I
Ojective: Comprehend literary text. Recognize type and effect of narration.
Learning Activity: Poe 172-180. Read aloud. Pause and reflect.Writing: Crime and Punishment p. 181 page minimum. You must use quotes to support your argument.
Assessment: Essay.
Friday 11/20
ICC Standards: RL A-F, I Writing: A, B, D,E, I
Ojective: Comprehend literary text. Recognize type and effect of narration.
Learning Activity: Poe 172-180. Read aloud. Pause and reflect.Writing: Crime and Punishment p. 181 page minimum. You must use quotes to support your argument.
Assessment: Essays due be end of the period.
Monday 11/21-Tuesday 11/22
ICC Standards; Speaking and Listening A,B,C, F
Objective: Present an oral argument in front of peers
Learning Activity: Students present Cask of Amontillado arguments (guilty or insane).
Assessment: Graded presentations
Monday 11/28
ICC Standards: Reading Literature A,B,D,E,F,I Language C and D
Objective: Assess Literary, Vocabulary and writing skills
Learning Activity: Collection 3 Skills Review MC 202-205. Read and outline pp. 208-210.
Assessment: Formative assessment of literature, vocabulary and writing. Outline and vocabulary test FRIDAY! Plot--Narrator and Voice
Tuesday 11/29
ICC Standards: Language D, Reading Literature D
Objective: Improve reading vocabulary
Learning Activity:Vocabulary preview—scan “The Sniper” for 6 vocabulary words on p. 211 and read the context. Write two synonyms for each word. Answer questions on top of 218 in complete sentences.
Assessment: Share sentences for accuracy and correct connotation.
Wednesday-Thursday 12/1
ICC Standards: RL A-F
Objective: Identify and articulate a theme statement from a short story.
Learning Activity: Read “The Sniper” 211-217. Reading check 1-3 pm 217. RFU-Pause and Review.
Assessment: Discussion Questions
Friday 12/2
Outline Exam.
Monday 12/5
ICC Standards: RL A-F
Objective: Apply elements of literature to compose a literary analysis of Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol."
Learning Activity: Class reading of Dickens.
Assessment: Discussion
Tuesday 12/6
ICC Standards: RL A-F
Objective: Apply elements of literature to compose a literary analysis of Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol."
Learning Activity: Class reading of Dickens.
Assessment: Discussion
Wednesday 12/7
ICC Standards: RL A-F
Objective: Apply elements of literature to compose a literary analysis of Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol."
Learning Activity: Class reading of Dickens.
Assessment: Discussion
Thursday 12/8
ICC Standards: RL A-F
Objective: Apply elements of literature to compose a literary analysis of Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol."
Learning Activity: Class reading of Dickens.
Assessment: Discussion
Friday 12/9
ICC Standards: RL A-F
Objective: Apply elements of literature to compose a literary analysis of Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol."
Learning Activity: Class reading of Dickens.
Assessment: Discussion
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