Room 7 Edublog

OBJECTIVES
Check understanding of verb functions. Discuss and re-teach as necessary.
Utilize grammar placemats.
Use story sequence chart to establish narrative
Write a story with the conflict changed

BELLRINGER
His words sounded too unpolished still. He would have stopped, but his report was due the next day.

Re-write the sentences on your own paper.
Underline each verb TWICE.
Write “AV”, “HV”, or “LV” above each verb.

AGENDA
Groups will finish writing their stories.
Each group will present their story to the class.
Time permitting, we will play Taboo.

HOMEWORK
Reading Journals

OBJECTIVES
To read and analyze a modern elegy, “American Pie”
To draw connection between it and the Anglo Saxon poetry
To complete writing a short story

BELLRINGER
Genre: tragicomedy
Person: a psychic, pizza-delivery woman
Problem: there’s a funeral, but the casket is empty

Use these words:
Insidious (adjective): treacherous, crafty, & harmful in a sneaky way
Jamboree (noun): large, boisterous celebration or party; noisy merrymaking

AGENDA
“American Pie” song
Chevy Ad
Analyze “American Pie”
Complete Connections Sheet

HOMEWORK
Study vocabulary
Anglo Saxon Boast: due 9/6

OBJECTIVES
To learn the Hebrew stories that influenced and informed Western literature
To explore story elements through the stories
To practice first or third person narrative writing
To show understanding of literary devices by incorporating 2
To utilize peer-editing

BELLRINGER
Genre: tragicomedy
Person: a psychic, pizza-delivery woman
Problem: there’s a funeral, but the casket is empty

Use these words:
Insidious (adjective): treacherous, crafty, & harmful in a sneaky way
Jamboree (noun): large, boisterous celebration or party; noisy merrymaking

AGENDA
Students will peer-edit each other’s narratives
Revise as necessary
Prepare for dramatic readings

HOMEWORK
AP summer coursework due Friday, 8/29
14 Bible allusions due 9/4
Dramatic reading due Tuesday, 9/2
Reading log

OBJECTIVES
Check understanding of verb functions. Discuss and re-teach as necessary.
Utilize grammar placemats.
Use story sequence chart to establish narrative
Write a story with the conflict changed

BELLRINGER
Jake was working hard when his boss Mike called. “The weather looks ominous. Take cover.”

Re-write the sentences on your own paper.
Underline each verb TWICE.
Write “AV”, “HV”, or “LV” above each verb.

AGENDA
Continue working to create story, using the story sequence chart.
Define narrative terms.

HOMEWORK
Reading Journals

OBJECTIVES
To read, analyze, and notate “The Wife’s Lament”
To use vocabulary and strenthen understanding of terms

BELLRINGER
Genre: tragicomedy
Person: a psychic, pizza-delivery woman
Problem: there’s a funeral, but the casket is empty

Use this line of dialogue somewhere in your story:
“But everybody loves purple sequins.”

AGENDA
Discuss Anglo Saxon boast assignment
Begin with this link about poetry: http://www.faithit.com/apple-ad-with-robin-williams/
Finish group annalyzation of “The Seafarer”
Read “The Wife’s Lament”
Notate for understanding
Critical reading questions

HOMEWORK
Reading journal
Ask your folks what they know about the song “American Pie”
Anglo Saxon Boast: due 9/6

OBJECTIVES
To learn the Hebrew stories that influenced and informed Western literature
To explore story elements through the stories
To practice first or third person narrative writing
To show understanding of literary devices by incorporating 2

BELLRINGER
Genre: tragicomedy
Person: a psychic, pizza-delivery woman
Problem: there’s a funeral, but the casket is empty

Use this line of dialogue somewhere in your story:
“But everybody loves purple sequins.”

AGENDA
Students will continue working on researching and writing their narratives

HOMEWORK
AP summer coursework due Friday, 8/29
14 Bible allusions due 9/4
Dramatic reading due Tuesday, 9/2
Reading log

OBJECTIVES
Check understanding of verb functions. Discuss and re-teach as necessary.
Utilize grammar placemats.
Read “Little Red Riding Hood”
Use story sequence chart to establish narrative

BELLRINGER
Re-write the sentences below.
Underline each verb TWICE.
Write “AV”, “HV”, or “LV” above each verb.
She hopped unsteadily through the door and was looking at the mail when he walked in. “The cake tasted delicious,” he complimented her.

AGENDA
Change the conflict of the story and create your own story sequence chart.
Do first as a class, then split into groups.
Each group will create their own story sequence chart.

HOMEWORK
Remember reading journals.

OBJECTIVES
To read, analyze, and notate “The Seafarer”
To relate “The Seafarer” to what we already know of Celtic/Anglo Saxon culture

BELLRINGER
Genre: tragicomedy
Person: a psychic, pizza-delivery woman
Problem: there’s a funeral, but the casket is empty

Today’s action in your tragicomedy must involve a moving train.

AGENDA
Remind students to turn in homework
Read “The Seafarer”
Model notations on the board
Critical reading questions

HOMEWORK
Home Free!
Just keep plugging away at those reading journals!

OBJECTIVES
To learn the Hebrew stories that influenced and informed Western literature
To explore story elements through the stories
To practice first or third person narrative writing
To show understanding of literary devices by incorporating 2

BELLRINGER
Genre: tragicomedy
Person: a psychic, pizza-delivery woman
Problem: there’s a funeral, but the casket is empty

Today’s action in your tragicomedy must involve a moving train.

AGENDA
Reminder to turn in homework
Students will continue working on researching and writing their narratives

HOMEWORK
Signed syllabus and media sheet due Wednesday, 8/27
AP summer coursework due Friday, 8/29
14 Bible allusions due 9/4
Reading log

OBJECTIVES
To finish grammar placemats
To establish the function of verbs

BELLRINGER
Copy the sentences below onto your own paper. Then, underline TWICE all verbs in the sentence.

Sherry looked at the clock and sighed; it was going to be another long day. Even the air seemed heavy.

AGENDA
Check understanding of verb functions. Discuss and re-teach as necessary.
Finish grammar placemats

HOMEWORK
Bring in 3 sentences. Each one should use a different verb: action, linking, helping.
Underline each verb TWICE and write AV, LV, or HV above it.
Remember Reading Journals.