Room 7 Edublog

OBJECTIVES
Cite strong textual evidence to support analysis of what text says explicitly as well as implicit references
Determine a theme or central idea
Analyze development of theme and how it’s refined by details
Determine meaning of words/phrases as they’re shaped by text
Analyze text structure and literary devices

BELLRINGER
Announcements & Reminders

AGENDA
Read “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow”
Analyze and discuss theme, its development, structure, and word meanings
In their pods, students will write an alternate ending.

HOMEWORK
Novel Presentation

Students will have 2 days to complete their book report presentation projects.

OBJECTIVES
Cite strong textual evidence to support analysis of what text says explicitly as well as implicit references
Determine a theme or central idea
Analyze development of theme and how it’s refined by details
Determine meaning of words/phrases as they’re shaped by text
Analyze text structure and literary devices

BELLRINGER
Announcements & Reminders

AGENDA
Read “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow”
Analyze and discuss theme, its development, structure, and word meanings
Independently (after reading and discussing as a class) students will fill out a story sequence chart

HOMEWORK
Novel Presentation

Mrs. Beeson, 9th grade counselor, will be addressing the class again.

HOMEWORK
Finish reading book report novel

Students have 3 days of testing for the district-mandated
Quarterly Writing Assessment: Narrative

OBJECTIVES
To continue to build skills in recognizing verbs & their functions
To analyze a short story for theme and story sequence
To compare/contrast central figures
To evaluate different types of monster stories
To create an original monster story while practicing teamwork and focus

BELLRINGER
1. I’ve done it again.

2. You aren’t going with us.

3. She’s staying to tend the kids.

4. Should I go to New Zealand during Christmas break?

AGENDA
Students will finish outlining their group monster stories on a story sequence chart and (time permitting) present them.

HOMEWORK
Reading Logs
Novel PowerPoint Presentations

OBJECTIVES
To continue to build skills in recognizing verbs & their functions
To analyze a short story for theme and story sequence
To compare/contrast central figures
To evaluate different types of monster stories
To create an original monster story while practicing teamwork and focus

BELLRINGER
1. Have you been driving long?

2. Where was the car parked?

3. Can I be of assistance?

4. I’ve seen worse turf burns than that.

AGENDA
Finish comparing/contrasting monster stories.
In groups, students will begin outlining their monster story on a story sequence chart.

HOMEWORK
Reading Logs
Novel PowerPoint Presentations

OBJECTIVES
To continue to build skills in recognizing verbs & their functions
To analyze a short story for theme and story sequence
To compare/contrast central figures
To evaluate different types of monster stories
To create an original monster story while practicing teamwork and focus

BELLRINGER
1. You have not helped your father today.

2. I will soon be home.

3. The child had suddenly choked on the food.

4. Did you know that most lipstick contains fish scales?

AGENDA
Finish reading & analyzing “The Most Dangerous Game”
In groups, complete the story sequence chart
Go over this together as a class
In time remaining, compare and contrast 3 different types of monster stories.

HOMEWORK
Reading Logs
Novel PowerPoint Presetations

OBJECTIVES
To continue to build skills in recognizing verbs & their functions
To analyze a short story for theme and story sequence
To compare/contrast central figures
To evaluate different types of monster stories
To create an original monster story while practicing teamwork and focus

BELLRINGER
1. My wife is reading in the hammock under the tree.

2. The message can’t be altered.

3. Somewhere a party is being planned.

4. Shouldn’t I be a clown for Halloween?

AGENDA
Finish reading & analyzing “The Most Dangerous Game”
Finish comparing/contrasting central figures
Time permitting, begin comparing/contrasting different types of monster stories

HOMEWORK
Reading Logs

OBJECTIVES
To continue to build skills in recognizing verbs & their functions
To analyze a short story for theme and story sequence
To compare/contrast central figures
To evaluate different types of monster stories
To create an original monster story while practicing teamwork and focus

BELLRINGER
1. I can understand his concern.

2. She must have told you ten times.

3. We shall go tomorrow.

4. The wind was howling all night.

AGENDA
Continue reading & analyzing “The Most Dangerous Game”
Continue comparing/contrasting central figures

HOMEWORK
Reading Logs