February+2017

- **In less than 25 words, summarize what happened to the Scottsboro Boys.**
 * Thursday, February 2, 2017 **
 * Bell Ringer:**


 * Activities:**

5.0:

- Collect QAR worksheet - Watch video on Scottsboro boys - Identify and explain how racism is revealed in the Scottsboro case - Distribute copies of //To Kill a Mockingbird// - Read first paragraphs

6.0: - Share QAR questions and practice identifying the category - Watch Scottsboro Case video and discuss how racism created injustice - Distribute copies of //To Kill a Mockingbird//


 * HW**:

6.0: Read Chapter One of //TKM// for tomorrow
 * Friday, February 3, 2017 **
 * Bell Ringer:** none


 * Activities:**

5.0: - Students analyze a passage about setting of //To Kill a Mockingbird// - Write a three-sentence essay on google forms

6.0: - Review basics of characters in Chapter One - Analyze wording and imagery of setting


 * HW**:

5.0: Read Chapter One of TKM for Monday.

6.0: Read Chapter Two of TKM for Monday and complete worksheet.


 * Monday, February 6, 2017 **
 * Bell Ringer: none**


 * Activities:**

5.0: - Students read sections of Chapter One, //TKM//, and completed the characterization section of Chapter One and Two worksheet

6.0: - Completed a reading quiz on Google Classroom - Discuss explicit and implicit details about the characters in Chapter One and Two of //TKM// - Briefly discuss Unit 8 vocabulary terms


 * HW**:

5.0: Complete Unit 8 vocabulary chart for Tuesday

6.0: Read Chapter 8 of //TKM//


 * Tuesday, February 7, 2017 **
 * Bell Ringer: none**


 * Activities:**

5.0: - Begin by finishing up Unit 8 vocabulary chart; review clues; get started on vocab book exercises - Listen to the last portion of TKM Chapter One and work on completing Chapter One and Two worksheet

6.0: - Review Unit 8 vocabulary words and begin Choosing the Right word section in vocab book - Work individually or in pairs to complete Chapter Three worksheet (characterization)

5.0: Read Chapter Two of TKM and complete one side of [|QAR] for the chapter 6.0: Read Chapter One of //TKM// for tomorrow
 * HW**:


 * Wednesday, February 8, 2017 **
 * Bell Ringer:**
 * Connect the following clues to Unit 8 vocabulary terms. Briefly explain the connection.**
 * 1. Warrior**
 * 2. Spitballs**


 * Activities:**

5.0: - Take Chapter Two Reading Quiz - Discuss summary of Chapter Two - Begin reading chapter three and analyzing characterization

6.0: - In groups, discuss specific quotations from Chapter Three and share out their significance - Create “On your own” questions for Chapter Three and post them on Google Classroom


 * HW**:

5.0: Complete Unit 8 vocabulary exercises for Thursday

6.0: Complete Unit 8 vocabulary exercises and read Chapter Four of //TKM// for Thursday.

5.0: Think about //To Kill a Mockingbird// and connect one of your Unit 8 vocabulary terms to a character, event, or other aspect of the book. Explain in a focused sentence.
 * Friday, February 10, 2017 **
 * Bell Ringer:**


 * Activities:**

5.0: - Check Unit 8 exercises; discuss sentences. - Complete #2 and 3 on Chapter Three Worksheet - Read up to pg. 26 in TKM

6.0: - Review Unit 8 exercises - Complete Unit 8 vocabulary quiz


 * HW**:

5.0: Complete Unit 7 vocabulary chart for Tuesday

6.0: Complete introduction paragraph organizer for Tuesday.


 * Monday, February 13, 2017 **
 * Bell Ringer: none**


 * Activities:**

5.0: - Complete Unit 8 vocabulary quiz - Read Chapter Three of //TKM//

6.0: - Finish Unit 8 vocabulary quiz - In groups, discuss timeline of Chapters 4 and 5; share quotations about the children’s innocence/immaturity


 * HW**:

5.0: Finish reading Chapter Three for Tuesday.

6.0: Finish back side of Chapter 4/5 worksheet; read Chapters 6 and 7 for Wednesday.


 * Tuesday, February 14, 2017 **
 * Bell Ringer: none**


 * Activities:**

5.0: - Work to complete the remaining questions on Chapter Three Characterization worksheet - Read opening of Chapter Four; begin Ch. 4/5 worksheet (look for examples of immaturity/innocence on the part of the children in the novel)

6.0: - Discuss Chapter Four and Five events - Perform close reading of excerpt from Chapter 5 and complete questions (Ch. 4/5 worksheet)


 * HW**:

5.0: Read Chapter Three and complete characterization worksheet for tomorrow

6.0: Complete back of Chapter Four and Five worksheet; read Chapter Six and Seven for Wednesday.


 * Wednesday, February 15, 2017 **
 * Bell Ringer:**


 * 5.0: none**

6.0: Complete the following sentence with a metaphor (simile, technically): Life is like __because__.


 * Activities:**

5.0: - Work on reading Chapter Four and complete front side of Ch. 4/5 worksheet

6.0: - Complete front side of QAR worksheet with Chapter Six QAR - Share out questions and determine category


 * HW**:

5.0: Make sure you have read Chapter Four and completed front side of Chapter Four/Five worksheet

6.0: Complete the reverse side of QAR sheet using an excerpt from Chapter Seven (Google Classroom).


 * Thursday, February 16, 2017 **
 * Bell Ringer:**
 * Create a metaphor:**
 * Children are like because __.__**

__**Activities:**__

__5.0:__ __- Read pg. 41 – 46 of Chapter Five__ __- Complete portion of Chapter 4/5 worksheet__

__6.0:__ __-__ __**HW**:__

__5.0: Read Chapter Three and complete characterization worksheet for tomorrow__

__6.0: Finish Scout/Jem conversation; read Chapter Eight for Friday.__

__** Friday, February 17, 2017 **__ __**Bell Ringer: none**__

__**Activities:**__

__5.0:__ __- Complete illustration activity for Chapters Four and Five (google classroom)__

__6.0:__ __- Finish conversation between Jem and Scout__ __- Read Chapter 8__ __(most students were missing for field trip)__

__**HW**:__

__5.0: Make sure you complete the illustration assignment and Chapter 4/5 worksheet for Tuedsday__

__** Tuesday, February 21, 2017 **__ __**Bell Ringer:**__ __**5.0:** If you could ask Scout one question, what would it be?__ __**6.0:** Write a 25-word summary of Chapter Eight. Use your book to assist you.__

__**Activities:**__

__5.0: Read Chapter Six and complete double-entry journal.__

__6.0: Analyze the seen and unseen aspects of Boo Radley by using metaphors. Draw a graphic organizer and explain the metaphors.__

__**HW**:__

__5.0: Finish reading Chapter Six and complete DE Journal__

__6.0: Read Chapter Nine of TKM and identify two examples of prejudice__

__** Wednesday, February 22, 2017 **__ __**Bell Ringer: none**__

__**Activities:**__

__5.0:__ __- Work with a small group to discuss double-entry journals and collect group notes__ __- Discuss events of Chapter 6__

__6.0:__ __- Complete paragraph that analyzes Boo Radley’s character by using metaphors__

__**HW**:__

__5.0: Read Chapter Seven of TKM and be able to tell me why Jem cries at the end of the chapter.__

__6.0: Write a one-paragraph response to your assigned Chapter Nine Question for Friday.__

__** Thursday, February 23, 2017 **__ __**Bell Ringer: none**__

__**Activities:**__

__5.0: (periods 2 and 4 only)__ __- Complete Chapter Seven Questions on Google Classroom__

__6.0: did not meet today due to CDT testing__

__**HW**:__

__5.0: Have read Chapter Seven and be able to tell me why Jem cries at the end of the chapter__

__6.0: Make sure you have read Chapter Nine and write a one-paragraph response to your assigned question (Google classroom document)__

__** Friday, February 24, 2017 **__ __**Bell Ringer: none**__

__**Activities:**__

__5.0:__ __- Complete Chapter 7 open-book quiz__ __- Read Chapter 8 summary__ __- Assign Chapter 9 questions and begin reading Chapter 9__

__6.0:__ __- Get into groups and share Chapter 9 questions__ __- Complete Chapter Nine doc and submit before end of class__

__**HW**:__

__5.0: Read Chapter 9 of TKM and complete your assigned question on google docs.__

__6.0: Read Chapter Ten of TKM for Monday.__

__** Monday, February 27, 2017 **__ __**Bell Ringer:**__ __**5.0: none**__ __**6.0: If Chapter Ten was a movie, its genre would be**__ **__because__ .**


 * Activities:**

5.0: - Complete Unit 9 vocabulary chart and discuss definitions/clues - Work on completing assigned question from Chapter Nine worksheet

6.0: - In groups, discuss the following Chapter Ten questions and share out with class:


 * 1) How is Atticus’s character being developed in this chapter? How does his children’s view of him change? How does our (the readers’) understanding of him develop?
 * 2) Ah-ha! The mockingbird! It finally shows up in this chapter! What does Atticus say about mockingbirds? What does it symbolize? Do you recognize any characters who might be like a mockingbird?
 * 3) Tim Johnson is a mad dog that Atticus has to put down. Any chance that this “mad dog” is a symbol for something else in the town? Come up with some interpretations!

- Go over first ten words of Unit 9 vocabulary


 * HW**:

5.0: For tomorrow, complete Unit 9 vocabulary chart and make sure you have finished reading Chapter Nine and completed your assigned question.

6.0: Read Chapter Eleven and think about the possible symbolism of the camellias.


 * Tuesday, February 28, 2017 **
 * Bell Ringer:**
 * Connect one of your Unit 9 vocabulary terms to each of the following clues and briefly explain the connection.**
 * 1) **1.** **Skydiving**
 * 2) **2.** **Family reunions**
 * Activities:**

5.0: - In groups, share answers and discuss responses for Chapter Nine worksheet

6.0: - Finish introducing Unit 9 vocabulary terms - Complete Chapter Eleven Reading Quiz - Reading quiz on Chapter Eleven - In groups, discuss possible symbolism of camellias


 * HW**:

5.0: Read Chapter Ten of //TKM// for tomorrow.

6.0: Read Chapter Twelve of TKM and complete worksheet for Wednesday.