LESSON PLANS: Smolen-Morton
November 16-20
Speech I: CP, Drama II:
CP, & English I: CP
Speech I, CP:
Mon., 11-16
v Deliver Speech #3 (Symbol for Myself).
v Begin reading/taking notes, Chapter 8: Choosing Effective Language, pp.212-234.
Tues., 11-17
v Students will take the QUIZ on Unit II.
v Continue delivering Speech #3 (Symbol for Myself).
v Cont. reading/taking notes, Chapter 8: Choosing Effective Language, pp.212-234.
Wed., 11-18
v Finish delivering Speech #3 (Symbol for Myself).
v Cont. reading/taking notes, Chapter 8: Choosing Effective Language, pp.212-234.
v Introduce Speech #4: Convince a “Parent.”
Thurs., 11-19
v Cont. reading/taking notes, Chapter 8: Choosing Effective Language, pp.212-234.
v Work on Speech #4: Convince a “Parent.”
Fri., 11-20
v Cont. reading/taking notes, Chapter 8: Choosing Effective Language, pp.212-234.
v Work on Speech #4: Convince a “Parent.”
Drama II, CP:
Mon., 11-16
v
Performance Group #1 rehearsal
focusing on voice and body, including positioning on stage and gestures.
Tues., 11-17
v
Performance Group #2 rehearsal
focusing on voice and body, including positioning on stage and gestures.
Wed., 11-18
v
Performance Group #1 will be
graded on having the entire play memorized.
Thurs., 11-19
v
Performance Group #2 will be
graded on having the entire play memorized.
Fri., 11-20
v Students will begin using props and no
scripts!
Ø The whole play must be memorized
by Nov. 18th (Wed.)!!! No scripts on
Friday, Nov. 20th!
Standards
addressed:
(E1)
Understanding and Using Literary Texts:
1.1-1.6
Building Vocabulary: 3.1
Developing Written
Communications: 4.1-4.6
Producing Written Communications in
a Variety of Forms: 5.2-5.3
English I, CP
Mon.,
11-16
ü Grammar work:
Parts of Speech Packet, p.13
ü Figurative Language (writing):
Oxymoron
ü Read in the novel, The Contender. Take notes on plot and focus on theme.
Tues.,
11-17
ü Grammar work:
Parts of Speech Packet, p.14
ü Figurative Language (writing)with poetry:
1. Read the poem, “Kidnap,” on p.525 and “do not read” on p.531.
2.
Imitating the interactive approach of these
poems between the reader and speaker, write
your own poem with lots of active verbs that is directed at the
reader. Yours will be called, “Beware!,”
ü Read in the novel, The Contender. Take notes on plot and focus on theme.
Wed.,
11-18
ü Grammar work:
Parts of Speech Packet, study for quiz tomorrow.
ü Figurative Language (writing) with poetry:
1. Read the poem, “Fifteen,”
p.570 .
2.Write a poem describing a similar situation and
how you made your decision.
3. Include two types of figurative language to make your writing descriptive.
ü Read in the novel, The Contender. Take notes on plot and focus on theme.
Thurs.,
11-19
ü Grammar work: Parts of Speech QUIZ
ü Figurative Language (writing)with poetry:
1. Read the poem, “Harlem,” on p.590.
2. Follow the same model and write your own poem about a “dream
deferred.”
3. Include at least two types of figurative language.
ü Read in the novel, The Contender. Take notes on plot and focus on theme.
Fri.,
11-20
ü Make-up work/ Interims
ü Read in the novel, The Contender. Take notes on plot and focus on theme.
LESSON PLANS: Smolen-Morton
November 9-13
Speech I: CP, Drama II:
CP, & English I: CP
Speech I, CP:
Mon., 11-9
v Finish Speeches of Introduction.
v Continue reading and taking notes
for Unit II, pp.24-45.
v Assign students a visual to make on
the types of Interpersonal Communication.
Students need to plan out what their visual will be: comic strip,
drawing, etc.
Tues., 11-10
v Continue reading and taking notes
for Unit II, pp.24-45.
v Students will work on their
visuals for the types of Interpersonal Communication.
v Assign SPEECH #3: Symbol for Myself (Introduction)./ Examine handout.
Wed., 11-11
v Finish reading and taking notes
for Unit II, pp.24-45.
v Students will finish their
visuals for the types of Interpersonal Communication.
v SPEECH #3: Symbol for Myself
(Introduction): Students will write it
out.
Thurs.,
11-12
v
Students will do a walk-around
and examine all the visuals on Interpersonal Comm.
v
Students will continue to work on
their speeches-putting info. on note cards.
v
Students will review for QUIZ on
Unit II tomorrow.
Fri., 11-13
v Students will take the QUIZ on
Unit II.
v Students will deliver SPEECH
#3: Symbol for Myself.
(Round One)
Drama II,
CP:
Mon., 11-9
v
Performance Group #1
will be graded on how well they follow my suggestions for voice and body,
including positioning on stage and gestures.
Tues., 11-10
v
Performance Group #2
will be graded on how well they follow my suggestions for voice and body,
including positioning on stage and gestures.
Wed., 11-11
v
Performance Group #1
will be graded on how well they follow my suggestions for voice and body,
including positioning on stage and gestures AND having pages 3-11 memorized.
Thurs.,
11-12
v
Performance Group #2 will
be graded on how well they follow my suggestions for voice and body, including
positioning on stage and gestures AND having pages 3-11 memorized.
Fri., 11-13
v Students will work on
memorization for Nov. 18th of the whole play!!
Ø The
whole play must be memorized by Nov. 18th (Wed.)!!!
Standards addressed:
(E1)
Understanding and Using Literary Texts:
1.1-1.6
Building Vocabulary: 3.1
Developing Written
Communications: 4.1-4.6
Producing Written Communications in
a Variety of Forms: 5.2-5.3
English I,
CP
Mon., 11-9
ü Grammar work: Parts of Speech Packet, p.8
ü Figurative Language (writing):
Figurative Language QUIZ
ü Read in the novel, The
Contender. Take notes on plot and
focus on theme.
Tues., 11-10
ü Grammar work: Parts of Speech Packet, p.9
ü Figurative Language (writing):
Onomatopoeia handout
ü Read in the novel, The
Contender. Take notes on plot and
focus on theme.
Wed., 11-11
ü Grammar work: Parts of Speech Packet, p.10
ü Figurative Language (writing):
Puns
ü Read in the novel, The
Contender. Take notes on plot and
focus on theme.
Thurs., 11-12
ü Grammar work: Parts of Speech Packet, p.11
ü Figurative Language (writing):
Oxymorons
ü Read in the novel, The
Contender. Take notes on plot and
focus on theme.
Fri., 11-13
ü Grammar work: Parts of Speech Packet, p.12
ü Figurative Language (writing):
Anagrams/Palindromes
ü Read in the novel, The
Contender. Take notes on plot and
focus on theme.
LESSON PLANS: Smolen-Morton
November 3-6
Speech I: CP, Drama II:
CP, & English I: CP
Speech I, CP:
Tues., 11-3
v
Perform any make-up Impromptu Speeches for the class.
v
Discuss situations in which a speaker would deliver an
Introduction Speech.
v
Continue to write up the Introduction Speech, adding
transitions and details.
v Read Unit II: The Process of Communication, pp.24-45, from the textbook,
and take notes.
Wed., 11-4
v Practice reading and timing the Introduction Speech for a partner. Consider feedback.
v R
v ead Unit II: The Process of Communication,
pp.24-45, from the textbook.
Thurs., 11-5
v Introduction Speeches (Round One)
v Read Unit II: The Process of Communication, pp.24-45, from the textbook.
Fri., 11-6
v Introduction Speeches (Round Two)
v Read Unit II: The Process of Communication, pp.24-45, from the textbook.
Drama II, CP:
Tues., 11-3
v Work
with Performance Group #1 to act out script.
Wed., 11-4
v Work
with Performance Group #2 to act out script.
Thurs., 11-5
v Work
with Performance Group #1 to act out script.
Work on memorization.
Fri., 11-6
v Work
with Performance Group #2 to act out script.
Work on memorization.
Ø Pages 3-11 must be memorized
by Nov. 11 (Wed.)!!!
Standards addressed:
(E1) Understanding and Using Literary Texts: 1.1-1.6
Building Vocabulary: 3.1
Developing Written Communications: 4.1-4.6
Producing Written Communications in a Variety of Forms: 5.2-5.3
English I, CP
Tues., 11-3
ü BENCHMARK TESTING
ü Read in the novel, The Contender. Take notes on plot and focus on theme.
Wed., 11-4
ü Grammar work: Parts
of Speech Packet, p.5
ü Figurative Language (writing):
Alliteration/Idiom handout
ü Read in the novel, The Contender. Take notes on plot and focus on theme.
Thurs., 11-5
ü Grammar work:
Parts of Speech Packet, p.6
ü Figurative Language (writing):
Figurative Language QUIZ
ü Read in the novel, The Contender. Take notes on plot and focus on theme.
Fri., 11-6
ü Grammar work:
Parts of Speech Packet, p.7
ü Figurative Language (writing):
Onomatopoeia handout
ü Read in the novel, The Contender.
LESSON PLANS: Smolen-Morton
October 26-30
Speech I: CP, Drama II:
CP, & English I: CP
Speech I, CP:
Mon., 10-26
v
Perform Impromptu Speech for the class. (Round One)
v
Read Unit I: How
Communication Affects Your Life, pp.13-17, from the textbook.
v
Divide students so that each one of the Types of
Communication is covered and have students make a poster of a drawing, comic
strip, or some other visual representation to depict that type. Label the type clearly.
Tues., 10-27
v
Perform Impromptu Speech for the class. (Round Two)
v Read Unit II: The Process of Communication, pp.24-45, from the textbook.
v Continue work on
visual representation of the Types of Communication.
Wed., 10-28
v Read Unit II: The Process of Communication, pp.24-45, from the textbook.
v Introduce Speech
#2: Introduction of a Classmate- handout
on rubric
v Conduct
interviews with your classmate that you will introduce.
Thurs., 10-29
v Take QUIZ on Unit I.
v Read Unit II: The Process of Communication, pp.24-45, from the textbook.
v Speech Preparation: Organize and write up notes into a 3-minute
speech.
*When ready, put
notes onto note cards.
Fri., 10-30
v Read Unit II: The Process of Communication, pp.24-45, from the textbook.
v Speech
Preparation: Organize and write up notes
into a 3-minute speech.
*When
ready, put notes onto note cards.
[Speeches will be on Tues.]
Drama II, CP:
Mon., 10-26
v Begin auditions for parts in The Christmas Contest.
Tues., 10-27
v Continue auditions.
Wed., 10-28
v Work with Performance Group #1 to read through script.
Thurs., 10-29
v Work with Performance Group #2 to read through script.
Fri., 10-30
v Have both groups read through play following feedback to
improve voice and gestures.
Standards addressed:
(E1) Understanding and Using Literary Texts: 1.1-1.6
Building Vocabulary: 3.1
Developing Written Communications: 4.1-4.6
Producing Written Communications in a Variety of Forms: 5.2-5.3
English I, CP
Mon., 10-26
ü Grammar work:
Parts of Speech Packet, p.1
ü Figurative Language (writing):
Hyperbole handout
ü Take Speak #4 Quiz.
Tues., 10-27
ü Grammar work:
Parts of Speech Packet, p.2
ü Figurative Language (writing):
Personification handout
ü View the Speak movie and compare
to the novel.
Wed., 10-28
ü Grammar work:
Parts of Speech Packet, p.3
ü Figurative Language (writing):
Alliteration handout
ü View the Speak movie and compare
to the novel.
Thurs., 10-29
ü Grammar work:
Parts of Speech Packet, p.4
ü Figurative Language (writing):
Figurative Language QUIZ
ü Introduce the novel, The
Contender. Students will take
notes on plot inlogs.
Fri., 10-30
ü Grammar work:
Parts of Speech Packet, p.5
ü Figurative Language (writing):
Onomatopoeia handout
ü Read in the novel, The Contender.
LESSON PLANS: Smolen-Morton
October 19-23
Speech I: CP, Drama II:
CP, & English I: CP
Drama II, CP:
Tues., 10-20
v Introduce the
course: Handout- Grading system and
expectations
v Read through the
play, The Christmas Contest, taking parts.
Wed., 10-21
v
Finish
reading through the play, The Christmas
Contest.
v Students need to
decide on parts that they want to audition for.
v Tell students the
audition pieces and give them time to practice.
Thurs., 10-22
v Give students
more time to practice audition material.
v Begin auditions.
Fri., 10-23
v Continue
auditions.
Speech I, CP:
Tues., 10-20
v Introduce the
course: Handout- Grading system and
expectations for speeches.
v Brainstorm what
requirements a GOOD SPEECH should include./Give
handout on that info.
v Students will
generate ideas for an IMPROMPTU speech on slips of paper.
v Examine handout
on Impromptu speech grading rubric.
v Students will
practice talking with a partner on a topic for 1 minute.
v Read Unit I: How Communication Affects Your Life, pp.1-18,
from the textbook.
Wed., 10-21
v
Students
will look over the handout on overcoming your fear of public speaking.
v Read Unit I: How Communication Affects Your Life, pp.1-18,
from the textbook.
v Explain what a
communication log is and have students keep one for Thursday.
v Practice
Impromptu speech for 2 minutes with a partner.
Thurs., 10-22
v Help students
become aware of the pitfalls of public speaking (umm..like..you know).
v Read Unit I: How Communication Affects Your Life, pp.1-18,
from the textbook.
v Practice
Impromptu speech for 3 minutes with a partner.
Fri., 10-23
v Bring in
communication logs, and we will discuss them.
v Read Unit I: How Communication Affects Your Life, pp.1-18,
from the textbook.
v Perform Impromptu
Speech for the class.
Standards addressed:
(E1) Understanding and Using Literary Texts: 1.1-1.6 (Autobio.)
Building Vocabulary: 3.1
Developing Written Communications: 4.1-4.6 (Writing Personal Narrative)
Producing Written Communications in a Variety of Forms: 5.2-5.3
English I, CP
Mon., 10-19
ü Grammar work: Subject/Verb Agreement Sentence Puzzlers (4)
*Students will arrange the words to form 4 complete and accurate sentences.
ü Composition: Type Personal Narratives.
ü Read Speak and fill in Reading Log.
Tues., 10-20
ü Grammar work: Subject/Verb Agreement Sentence Puzzlers (4)
*Students will arrange the words to form 4 complete and accurate sentences.
ü Composition: Students will type their personal narratives.
ü Read Speak and fill in Reading Log.
Wed., 10-21
ü Grammar work: Subject/Verb Agreement Sentence Puzzlers (4)
*Students will arrange the words to form 4 complete and accurate sentences.
ü Composition: Figurative Language handout to improve detail in writing
ü Read Speak and fill in Reading Log.
Thurs., 10-22
ü Grammar work: Subject/Verb Agreement TEST
ü Composition: Figurative Language handout to improve detail in writing
ü Read Speak and fill in Reading Log.
Fri., 10-23
ü Composition: Figurative Language handout to improve detail in writing
ü Read Speak and fill in Reading Log.
ü Take Speak #4 Quiz.
LESSON PLANS: Smolen-Morton
October 12-16
Drama I: CP & English I: CP
Drama I, CP:
Mon., 10-12
v Rehearse
Monologue/Dialogue performances in the auditorium.
Tues., 10-13
v QUARTER EXAM
REVIEW: Hand back quizzes and tell
students other questions.
v 2nd
period= MAKE-UP PERFORMANCE
v 3RD
period= MAKE-UP PRACTICE
Wed., 10-14
v
2nd
period= SCHOOL-WIDE TESTING
v 3rd
period= MAKE-UP PERFORMANCE
Thurs., 10-15
v GRADED
MONOLOGUE/DIALOGUE PERFORMANCES in the auditorium
Fri., 10-16
v 2nd
period= Any students who need to make-up performances
will do so.
v 3rd
period= QUARTER EXAM
Standards addressed:
(E1) Understanding and Using Literary Texts: 1.1-1.6 (Autobio.)
Building Vocabulary: 3.1
Developing Written Communications: 4.1-4.6 (Writing Personal Narrative)
Producing Written Communications in a Variety of Forms: 5.2-5.3
English I, CP
Mon., 10-12
ü Grammar work: Subject/Verb Agreement Handout, p.24
ü Composition: Personal Narrative= 2nd and 3rd body paragraphs
ü Read Speak and fill in Reading Log.
Tues., 10-13
ü Grammar work: Subject/Verb Agreement Handout, p.25
ü Composition: Personal Narrative= Finish 2nd and 3rd body paragraphs.
ü Read Speak and fill in Reading Log.
Wed., 10-14
ü Grammar work: Subject/Verb Agreement Handout, p.26
ü Composition: Personal Narrative: Write conclusions.
ü Read Speak and fill in Reading Log.
Thurs., 10-15
ü Grammar work: Subject/Verb Agreement Sentence Puzzlers (3)
*Students will arrange the words to form 3 complete and accurate sentences.
ü Composition: Personal Narrative: Type narratives.
ü Read Speak and fill in Reading Log.
Fri., 10-16
ü Grammar work: Subject/Verb Agreement Puzzlers (3)
*Students will arrange the words to form 3 complete and accurate sentences.
ü Composition: Personal Narrative: Type narratives.
ü Read Speak and fill in Reading Log.
LESSON PLANS: Smolen-Morton
October 5-9
Drama I: CP & English I: CP
Drama I, CP:
Mon., 10-5
v Perform Nursery
Rhyme skits.
v Introduce
Monologue/Dialogue performance. Examine grading.
*Take
time to form groups for dialogues and to look through possible performance
pieces (in textbook and other sources).
Tues., 10-6
v Select and
practice Monologue/Dialogue performance.
Wed., 10-7
v
Chapter
4: Acting QUIZ
v Practice
Monologue/Dialogue performance.
Thurs., 10-8
v Practice
Monologue/Dialogue performance.
v Introduce Make-up
Performance: Look at student samples on IMAC;
work on sketches.
Fri., 10-9
v Practice
Monologue/Dialogue performance.
v Make-up
Performance: Finish 2 sketches, and
choose one to apply.
Standards addressed:
(E1) Understanding and Using Literary Texts: 1.1-1.6 (Autobio.)
Building Vocabulary: 3.1
Developing Written Communications: 4.1-4.6 (Writing Personal Narrative)
Producing Written Communications in a Variety of Forms: 5.2-5.3
English I, CP
Mon., 10-5
ü Grammar work: Subject/Verb Agreement Handout, p.19
ü Composition: Personal Narrative- Introduce (Handout).
*Have students choose their topics and brainstorm ideas.
ü Read Speak and fill in Reading Log.
Tues., 10-6
ü Grammar work: Subject/Verb Agreement Handout, p.20
ü Literary Element work: THEME- Share song lyrics and have students determine
what theme was developed.
ü Composition: Personal Narrative:
*Have students fill in graphic organizer of ideas.
ü Read Speak and fill in Reading Log.
Wed., 10-7
ü Grammar work: Subject/Verb Agreement Handout, p.21
ü Composition: Personal Narrative:
*Have students write introductions.
ü Speak Quiz #3, pp.95-137, & read Speak and fill in Reading Log.
Thurs., 10-8
ü Grammar work: Subject/Verb Agreement Handout, p.22
ü Composition: Personal Narrative:
*Have students write 1st body paragraph.
ü Read Speak and fill in Reading Log.
Fri., 10-9
ü Grammar work: Subject/Verb Agreement Handout, p.23
ü Composition: Personal Narrative:
*Have students write 2nd and 3rd body paragraphs.
ü Read Speak and fill in Reading Log.
LESSON PLANS: Smolen-Morton
September 28-October 2
Drama I: CP & English I: CP
Drama I, CP:
Mon., 9-28
Ø Read from the text and take notes on Chapter 4: Acting, pp.97, 102-107.
Ø Nursery Rhyme
skit: Choose a nursery rhyme to explain through a skit. Plan how you will make sense of the
rhyme. Look at character situations,
relationships with other characters, etc.
Handout:
1.
Review Grading for skit.
2.
Brainstorm ideas and begin writing skit.
Tues., 9-29
v
Read and take notes on pp.132-139 on Acting.
v Continue work on Nursery
Rhyme skit.
Wed., 9-30
v
Finish reading and taking notes on pp.132-139 on Acting.
v
Finish writing Nursery Rhyme skits.
v
Read the play, Cinderella
with a Beat, to prepare for fairytale play.
Thurs., 10-1
v Type Nursery
Rhyme skits.
v Practice Nursery
Rhyme skits.
Fri., 10-2
v Introduce
Monologue/Dialogue performance.
Take time to form groups for
dialogues and to look through possible performance pieces (in textbook and
other sources).
v Perform Nursery
Rhyme skits.
Standards addressed:
(E1) Understanding and Using Literary Texts: 1.1-1.6 (Autobio.)
Building Vocabulary: 3.1
Developing Written Communications: 4.1-4.6 (Writing Personal Narrative)
Producing Written Communications in a Variety of Forms: 5.2-5.3
English I, CP
Mon., 9-28
ü Grammar work: Subject/Verb Agreement Handout, p.15
ü Literary Element work: THEME- Share song lyrics.
ü Read Speak and fill in Reading Log.
Tues., 9-29
ü Grammar work: Subject/Verb Agreement Handout, p.16
ü Composition: Personal Narrative- Introduce (Handout).
*Have students choose their topics and brainstorm ideas.
ü Read Speak and fill in Reading Log.
Wed., 9-30
ü Grammar work: Subject/Verb Agreement Handout, p.17
ü Composition: Personal Narrative:
*Have students fill in graphic organizer of ideas.
ü Read Speak and fill in Reading Log.
Thurs., 10-1
ü Grammar work: Subject/Verb Agreement Handout, p.18
ü Composition: Personal Narrative:
*Have students write introductions.
ü Read Speak and fill in Reading Log.
Fri., 10-2
ü Grammar work: Subject/Verb Agreement Handout, p.19
ü Composition: Personal Narrative:
*Have students write 1st body paragraph.
ü Read Speak and fill in Reading Log.
LESSON
PLANS: Smolen-Morton
September
21-25
Drama I: CP &
English I: CP
Drama
I, CP:
Mon., 9-21
H.W. Assigned (due Tues., 9/22)=
Sock Puppet must be made and
brought in to school./ Signed Interims are due tomorrow.
Ø Finish
writing and type the puppet shows.
Ø Students
not typing need to work on props for shows.
Tues., 9-22
H.W. Due= Sock Puppet must be made and brought in to
school./ Signed interims are due.
Ø Model
a puppet show for students.
Ø Rehearse
Puppet Shows.
Wed., 9-23
Ø Quiz
on Puppet Theatre
Ø Graded
Puppet Show Performance- Session I: Grading=
Appropriate for Audience
Entertaining
& performed with clear voices
Clearly
shows the climax of a conflict
Puppets
represent the characters well.
Puppet
operation: arm up and wrist bent/ “spit
out” the words
Thurs.,
9-24
Ø Graded Puppet Show Performance- Session II
Ø Read from the text and take notes on Chapter 4: Acting, pp.97, 102-107.
Fri.,
9-25
Ø Finish reading and taking notes on Chapter 4: Acting, through p. 107.
Ø Introduce Nursery Rhyme Skit: Choose a nursery rhyme to explain through a skit. Plan how you will make sense of the rhyme. Look at character situations, relationships with other characters, etc.
Handout:
1.
Review Grading for skit.
2.
Brainstorm ideas and begin writing skit.
English I, CP
Standards addressed:
(E1) Understanding and Using Literary Texts: 1.1-1.6 (Autobio.)
Building Vocabulary: 3.1
Developing Written Communications: 4.1-4.6 (Writing Personal Narrative)
Producing Written Communications in a Variety of Forms: 5.2-5.3
|
H.W.
Assigned (due tomorrow) Bring in appropriate song lyrics for a song that
represents a theme. |
Mon.,
9-21
ü Grammar work: Scavenger Hunt for it’s/its, their/they’re/there, and who’s/whose in Speak
ü Figurative
language work: Simile handout
ü Read Speak and fill in Reading Log.
Tues.,
9-22
ü [Literary Elements]Song Lyrics: Choose 5 lines that best develop the theme, and write them down on strips.
ü
Figurative language work: Metaphor handout
ü Read Speak and fill in Reading Log.
Wed.,
9-23
ü Grammar work: Handout on using apostrophes to form contractions
ü [Literary Element s] After receiving 5 random strips, add 7 of your own lines to form a song with a new theme.
ü Read Speak and fill in Reading Log.
Thurs.,
9-24
ü
Book
Report: Speak Quiz on 2nd Marking Period
ü Share song lyrics.
ü Composition Work: Final Draft of Paragraph #3: Edit and revise/Rewrite.
ü Read Speak and fill in Reading Log.
Fri.,
9-25
ü
Figurative language work: Hyperbole handout
ü Introduce Personal Narrative.
ü Read Speak and fill in Reading Log.
LESSON
PLANS: Smolen-Morton
September
14-18
Drama I: CP &
English I: CP
Drama
I, CP:
Mon., 9-14
Ø Read the play, Twelve Angry Men.
Ø Rehearse
Conflict Play to perform tomorrow.
Tues., 9-15
Ø Finish reading the play, Twelve Angry Men.
Ø Rehearse
and Perform Conflict Plays.
Wed., 9-16
Ø Read about
Puppet Theatre: pp.328-329; take notes.
Ø Discuss Puppet Show Performance:
Explain assignment for script. Show student puppets. Let students work with puppets.
Ø Students form groups and brainstorm ideas for the puppet show. Choose one idea and make a cast list.
Thurs.,
9-17
Ø Work on Puppet Show Scripts.
Ø Plan for Puppets.
Fri.,
9-18
H.W. Assigned (Due Monday, 9-28)=
Sock Puppet must be made and
brought in to school.
Ø Finish writing and type puppet show scripts. Make copies for each puppeteer.
English I, CP
Standards addressed:
(E1) Understanding and Using Literary Texts: 1.1-1.6 (Autobio.)
Building Vocabulary: 3.1
Developing Written Communications: 4.1-4.6 (Writing Personal Narrative)
Producing Written Communications in a Variety of Forms: 5.2-5.3
Mon.,
9-14
ü Grammar work (Mug Shot Paragraph Week 4)
ü Reading
Selection: Read the short story, “Dream Job.”
ü Personal Writing: Write a paragraph describing your Dream Job. (At least 3 characteristics)
ü Read Speak and fill in Reading Log.
Tues.,
9-15
ü Grammar work (Mug Shot Paragraph Week 8)
ü Composition work: Choose paragraph to turn in and check for graded components.
1. A clear and thoughtful topic sentence
· Detailed support of topic sentence
· A thoughtful concluding sentence
· No errors with “to”/ “a lot”/ “its, it’s”/ “there, their, they’re”
ü Scavenger Hunt: In Speak, hunt for and write down all the sentences using “its, it’s, their, there, they’re.”
ü Read Speak and fill in Reading Log.
Wed.,
9-16
ü Grammar work (Mug Shot Paragraph Week 10)
ü Composition work: Revise Paragraph #2.
ü Read Speak and fill in Reading Log.
ü Apostrophe handout work
Thurs.,
9-17
ü
Study for
Mug Shot Paragraph Quiz (tomorrow).
ü
Reading Selection: Read
the short story, “Great Moves.”
Discussion: What are the characters’ “Great Moves”?
ü Personal Writing: one-half a page: Describe a Great Move you have made in your life.
ü Read Speak and fill in Reading Log.
Fri.,
9-18
ü GRAMMAR QUIZ on Mug Shot Paragraph
ü Read Aloud: p.11 on Conflict, p.288 “Forgive My Guilt”
Discussion: What is the narrator’s internal conflict?
ü Composition Work: Write one-half a page: Describe a time you struggled with an outside (external) or inside (internal) force.
ü Read Speak and fill in Reading Log.
LESSON
PLANS: Smolen-Morton
September
8-11
Drama I: CP &
English I: CP
Drama
I, CP:
Tues., 9-8
H.W. Assigned=
Pantomime QUIZ tomorrow
Ø Pantomime
Practice: Freeze in Pairs
Ø Persona
Mask Presentations
Ø Assign parts and begin reading, Murder Most Fowl. (comedy)
Focus on how dialogue dev. characters.
Wed., 9-9
H.W. Due= Pantomime QUIZ
Ø Pantomime
QUIZ
Ø Finish reading, Murder Most Fowl. (comedy)
Focus on how dialogue dev. characters.
Ø
Graded
PANTOMIME PERFORMANCES: [Grading= Making
no sound or noise
Having at
least 3 clear, distinct actions
Having
clear and connected (to actions) facial expressions ]
Ø Begin Conflict Skit:
ü Choose
a character/s from one of your newspaper articles.
ü Develop a conflict surrounding that character that
is based on the plot of
the article.
ü Write a play (2 pages), using stage directions, that
develops a conflict.
Thurs.,
9-10
Ø Graded PANTOMIME PERFORMANCES: Continued
Ø Conflict Skit Continued: Finish writing and rehearse.
Fri.,
9-11
Ø Perform Conflict Skits for the class.
English I, CP
Standards addressed:
(E1) Understanding and Using Literary Texts: 1.1-1.6 (Autobio.)
Building Vocabulary: 3.1
Developing Written Communications: 4.1-4.6 (Writing Personal Narrative)
Producing Written Communications in a Variety of Forms: 5.2-5.3
Tues.,
9-8
ü Grammar work (Mug Shot Paragraph Week 1)
ü
Composition work: Edit and revise the paragraph to turn in.
ü Grammar: “Pesky Apostrophes” (Go over the correct answers.)
ü Read Speak and fill in Reading Log.
Wed.,
9-9
ü Grammar work (Mug Shot Paragraph Week 2)
ü Reading Selection: “Helen on Eighty-sixth Street” by Wendi Kaufman, p.304
Discussion: What do you learn about the character?
ü Personal Writing:
1. What do you want back? What or who have you lost?
2. Would you change the ending? Why/why not?
ü Read Speak and fill in Reading Log.
Thurs.,
9-10
ü
Grammar Quiz on “Pesky Apostrophes”
ü
Reading Selection: Read the
short story, “Dream Job.”
Discussion: What is the narrator’s Dream Job?
ü Personal Writing: What is your dream job?
ü Read Speak and fill in Reading Log.
Fri.,
9-11
ü Grammar work: (Mug Shot Paragraph Week 3)
ü Composition Work: Choose one of the paragraphs from 9/9 or 9/10 and make sure that it has…
· A clear and thoughtful topic sentence
· Detailed support of topic sentence
· A thoughtful concluding sentence
· No errors with “to”/ “a lot”/ “its, it’s”/ “there, their, they’re”
ü Read Speak and fill in Reading Log.
LESSON PLANS: Smolen-Morton
August 31-September 3
Drama I: CP & English I: CP
Drama I, CP:
Mon., 8-31
Ø Introduce
Pantomime:
Read pp.25 & 26, 34-37, and 51 and take notes.
Exercises: 1. Write down a simple action and break it into 3 simple steps. Each student will stand up and act it out without making noise.
2. (p.29) “Floating ball” & “Moving a TV”
Ø Assign parts and begin reading, Murder Most Fowl. (comedy)
Focus on how dialogue dev. characters.
Tues., 9-1
H.W. Assigned=
(Due tomorrow) Bring in an interesting newspaper article.
Ø Finish reading, Murder Most Fowl. (comedy)
Focus on how dialogue dev. characters.
Ø Pantomime Practice: Charades/ Simple Action
Ø Pantomime: Continue note taking/reading from text.
Wed., 9-2
H.W. Due=
Bring in an interesting newspaper article.
Ø Assemble Persona Masks.
Thurs., 9-3
Ø Finish Assembling Persona Masks and Present to class.
Ø Pantomime Practice: Charades/ Simple Action/Freeze in Pairs
English I, CP
Standards addressed:
(E1) Understanding and Using Literary Texts: 1.1-1.6 (Autobio.)
Building Vocabulary: 3.1
Developing Written Communications: 4.1-4.6 (Writing Personal Narrative)
Producing Written Communications in a Variety of Forms: 5.2-5.3
Mon., 8-31
ü Conversation Log
ü Grammar work (Mug Shot Sentences Week 14)
ü
Reading Selection: “Those Who Don’t” by Sandra Cisneros, p.475
Discussion:
1.
What is the main idea?
2.
What does the word “goes” imply?
Personal
Writing:
Have you
ever felt that someone was afraid of you?
Describe.
OR
Have you
ever felt afraid of someone or some place?
Describe.
ü Read Speak and fill in Reading Log.
ü Grammar: “Pesky Apostrophes”
Tues., 9-1
ü Conversation Log
ü Grammar work (Mug Shot Sentences Week 17)
ü Reading selection: “Homeless” p.461
Discussion: What is the author upset about?
Personal Writing: If “You are where you live,” then who are you? Describe 3 specific/detailed things from your home that are you.
ü Read Speak and fill in Reading Log.
ü Grammar: Apostrophes with contractions/possessives
Wed., 9-2
ü Conversation Log
ü Grammar work (Mug Shot Sentences Week 18)
ü Read Speak and fill in Reading Log.
ü Figurative Language: Simile handout
Thurs., 9-3
ü Conversation Log
ü Grammar work: Mug Shot QUIZ on sentences
ü Read Speak and fill in Reading Log.
ü Figurative Language: Metaphor handout