Monday, February 2nd

Today in English 9:

• I will introduce the Library Databases which can be accessed by clicking the "Research" tab above
• Students will begin taking notes
• Model of notes
• Note sheet

Friday, January 30

Today is the last day of quarter 2!

Today in English 9:

• Students will formulate Research Questions
• They will begin citing potential sources on Noodle Tools

Wednesday, January 28th

Today in English 9:

• Opener-
• What is beauty?
• What is beautiful to you?
• What types of beauty are there?
• Introduction to Inquiry Project
• Students will watch Meaghan Ramsey's TED Talk

Tuesday, January 27

Today in English 9:

• Go over IR Projects-Answer questions
• Peer/Self Edit
• Vocabulary Requirement

HW: IR Assignment, OMAM Essay Final Draft due Thursday

Monday, January 26th

Today in English 9:

• Students will edit their rough drafts
• Focus:
• Attention-getter
• Integrating quotes into a sentence
• Connecting the example back to the thesis statement
• Guided practice for integrating quotes into a sentence
• Read through examples
• Complete assignment
• Peer Edits will continue tomorrow in class
• Final Drafts Due: Thursday 1/29

HW: Come to class tomorrow with a plan for your independent reading assignment.

Reminder: IR Books must be finished by Friday at the latest.

Independent Reading Project

The IR Project will be due 2/4/15. If you are finished with your book, begin working. :)

Friday, January 23rd

Today in English 9:

• Vocab Quiz Unit 5
• Of Mice and Men Essay- Rough Draft
• Due Monday
• Please have your thesis statement checked by me before you begin writing

Wednesday, January 22nd

Today in English 9:

• Vocabulary Writing Assignment- Unit 5
• Follow the directions!
• Complete Essay Graphic Organizer
• Compose Thesis Statement

HW: Vocab Writing Assignment needs to be completed by your class tomorrow.

Tuesday, January 20th

Today in English 9:

• Finish plot diagram
• Introduce Essay Assignment
• Students will come up with an example for each essay topic with their groups
• The class will then discuss each topic

Vocabulary Quiz Friday!

Friday, January 16th

Field Trip to the LPCA

Students who have not turned in permission slips should report to Mrs. Duggan's room for periods 4 and 6.

Thursday, January 15th

Today in English 9:

• Symbolism in Of Mice and Men
• Class discussion
• Listen to Ch. 6 and record notes

HW: Vocab Journals due tomorrow. Chapter 6 and notes due tomorrow.

***Permission Slips Must Be Turned In Tomorrow Before You Get On The Bus***

Wednesday, January 14th

Today in English 9:

• Collect Permission Slips! Don't forget they must be turned in in order to go on the field trip Friday!
• Complete Close Reading Characterization Graphic Organizer
• Hand out writing assignment:
• Write a well-developed paragraph explaining how Steinbeck further develops the characters Curley and Lennie through imagery. Give one example for each character (2 examples total). Remember- you must have a topic sentence, thesis, MLA citations, title, author, and genre. Use the conventions of standard English. Develop your ideas clearly and thoroughly.
• Due Tuesday! Must be submitted via googledocs

HW: Manage your time wisely!

1. Chapter 5 due Thursday
2. Chapter 6 due Friday
3. Vocabulary Journal due Friday
4. Writing Assignment- Characterization through Imagery due Tuesday

Tuesday, January 13th

Today in English 9:

• Unit 5 Vocab
• Ch. 1-3 Recap
• Plot Diagram
• Characterization Close Reading Ch. 3

HW: Chapter 4 due tomorrow with notes. Vocab Journal due Friday.

Monday, January 12th

Today in English 9:

• Field Trip--- Friday @ 10am there will be a screening of the Broadway production of Of Mice and Men at the LPCA. We will return to the school by 1pm. Lunch will be available upon our return.
• Hand out permission slips, please return by Wednesday!
• Lunch count
• Expectations- Students are responsible for all missed work from their other classes. Discuss with your teachers what you will need to complete over the weekend to be caught up for Monday.
• Continue reading Chapter 3-- Due tomorrow
• Grade your notes
• If I collected your notes today what would your grade be???
• 100- detailed notes in the correct Cornell Format, roughly three pages
• 50- Incorrect format, minimal detail
• 0- Incomplete
• Fix them to guarantee a grade you would be happy with

Of Mice and Men Audiobook

Friday, January 9th

Today in English 9:

• Quiz on literary terms
• Begin reading chapter 3 and taking notes

Thursday, January 8th

Today in English 9:

• Review direct and indirect characterization
• Compare and Contrast George and Lennie
• Characterization Close Reading for Chapter 2
• Due tomorrow if you don't finish it in class

Notes

Below you will find a sample of what your notes should look like:

Remember:

• Identify and define unfamiliar vocabulary words
• Underline words or phrases that hint at or reveal a central idea/theme in the text
• Identify new characters or individuals and describe them in a few words
• Note any symbols and brainstorm the deeper meaning of those objects
• Underline or highlight sections of text that are descriptive, poignant or thought provoking
• Make connections to other texts, movies, or points of reference
• Predict what will happen next
• Identify literary elements (setting, pov, etc.)
• Ask questions

Tuesday, January 6th

Today in English 9:

• Opener: Describe the life of migrant workers in California using specific examples from the text.
• Model Note-taking strategies.
• Introduce Reading Schedule:

Directions: Below is your reading schedule for Of Mice and Men. All readings and notes associated with each chapter are due on the date indicated. You are required to keep up with all homework associated with this novella, even if you are absent. Your notes will serve two purposes: you will be able to use them for quizzes throughout, also, you will be composing an essay at the end of the unit. You may read ahead if you wish, just continue to add to your notes.

MONDAY 1/5 Introduction	TUESDAY 1/6 Begin Reading	WEDNESDAY 1/7 Due:Ch. 1 (p. 1-16)	THURSDAY 1/8 Due:Ch. 2 (p. 17-37)	FRIDAY 1/9
MONDAY 1/12	TUESDAY 1/13 Due:Ch. 3 (p. 38-65)	WEDNESDAY 1/14 Due: Ch. 4 (p. 67-83)	THURSDAY 1/15 Due: Ch. 5 (p. 84-98)	FRIDAY 1/16 Due: Ch. 6 (p. 98-end)

Welcome Back!

I hope everyone had a wonderful vacation!

Today in English 9:

• Literary Device Review (Quiz Friday)
• Introduce Setting
• Review the Great Depression
• Read Mass Exodus From the Plains and take notes in your journal