March+2017


 * Wednesday, March 1, 2017 **
 * Bell Ringer:**
 * Connect the following picture to one of your Unit 9 vocabulary words and explain the connection.**
 * Activities:**

5.0: - Complete Chapter Ten Worksheet

6.0: - Discuss symbolism of camellias - Outline events of Chapter Twelve - In groups, conduct a silent dialogue (to be continued on Thursday)


 * HW**:

5.0: Complete Unit 9 vocabulary exercises for tomorrow Quiz on Friday

6.0: Complete Unit 9 exercises for Thursday; Unit 9 quiz on Friday


 * Thursday, March 2, 2017 **
 * Bell Ringer:**
 * • **Connect the following picture to one of your Unit 9 vocabulary terms and explain the connection:**


 * Activities:**

5.0: - Write a paragraph that analyzes how Jem and Scout’s view of their father changes in Chapter Ten

6.0: - Finish rotating Chapter 12 quotes and reactions - Write a paragraph that connects the quotation to one of the book’s themes

Study for Unit 9 vocabulary quiz on Friday
 * HW**:


 * Friday, March 3, 2017 **
 * Bell Ringer:**
 * “Mockingbirds don’t do one thing but make music for us to enjoy. . . . They don’t do one thing but sing their hearts out for us. That’s why it’s a sin to kill a mockingbird” (90).**


 * The mockingbird is a symbol . . . What does it represent?**


 * Explain how one or more characters in //TKM// might be “mockingbirds.”**


 * Activities:**

Complete Unit 9 vocabulary quiz


 * HW**:

5.0: Read Pg. 98-105 of Chapter 11 for Monday

6.0: Read Chapters 12-13 of TKM for Monday


 * Monday, March 6, 2017 **
 * Bell Ringer: none**
 * Activities:**

5.0: - Provide instructions about tomorrow’s Lexile testing - Provide time to read the remaining pages in Chapter Eleven and working on Chapter Eleven worksheet activities

6.0: - Write one question for Chapter 13 and 14 on GC - Students get placed in groups; each group acts out a scene that reveals something about their assigned character. Class determines why each group chose its scene.


 * HW**:

5.0: Finish Chapter Eleven worksheet (and finish Chapter Eleven) by Wednesday.

6.0: Read Chapter Fifteen for Tuesday.




 * Tuesday, March 7, 2017 **
 * Bell Ringer: none**
 * Activities:**

5.0: - RI Testing

6.0: - Finish Chapter 13/14 scene presentations - Answer question on GC – why does Atticus go to the jailhouse? - Think about mobs: start work on Understanding a Mob assignment


 * HW**:

5.0: Finish Chapter Eleven and complete worksheet

6.0: Complete the “Understanding a Mob” assignment


 * Wednesday, March 8, 2017 **
 * Bell Ringer: none**
 * Activities:**

Watch the first segment of //To Kill a Mockingbird//


 * HW**:

5.0: Make sure Chapter Eleven work is complete

6.0: Read Chapter Sixteen and complete prejudice worksheet

Answer at least one one of the following: How does the film differ from the novel? How did the movie help make the book clearer for you? What stuck out to you in the film? What are your general reactions?
 * Thursday, March 9, 2017 **
 * Bell Ringer:**


 * Activities:**

5.0: - Work through the outline of Chapter Eleven; share symbols/illustrations from homework assignment - Discuss summary of Chapters 12-14:


 * • Calpurnia takes Jem and Scout to church with her. The reverend is raising money for Tom Robinson’s wife while Tom’s in jail.
 * • Aunt Alexandra comes to stay with the Finch family to help out around the house during the trial.
 * • Scout butts heads with Aunt Alexandra; Auntie wants her to be more lady-like and disapproves of her behavior.
 * • Dill shows up unexpectedly after running away from home.

- Discuss concept of mob and why/how they form - Begin reading Chapter 15 of TKM

6.0: - Discuss the research on mob mentality and how Scout was able to impact the mob in Chapter 15; share related stories in recent history - Students will get in groups and share their examples of prejudice. Determine to which level of prejudice each example belongs.


 * HW**:

5.0: Read Chapter 15 and think about how Scout is able to disperse the angry mob.

6.0: Read Chapter Seventeen for Friday.


 * Thursday, March 9, 2017 **
 * Bell Ringer:**

5.0: Explain why Atticus’s statement that Mrs. Dubose is the “bravest person I ever knew” is __ironic__.
 * Remember: Irony = when the opposite of what you expect occurs.**


 * 6.0: What do the following people do in a courtroom trial?**
 * Prosecutor**
 * Defense lawyer**
 * Judge**
 * Jury**

Activities:


 * 5.0:**
 * - Complete one of the four writing options for Chapter Fifteen of //TKM//**


 * 6.0:**
 * - Share out some of the examples of prejudice in Chapter Sixteen as a class**
 * - As a class, start filling in the evidence charts for Chapters 17-19 (for Bob Ewell and Heck Tate today)**

HW**:**


 * 5.0: Read Chapter 16 and complete reading questions**




 * 6.0: Read Chapters 18 and 19 and complete the evidence charts (on Google Classroom)**

Monday, March 13, 2017 Bell Ringer: none

Activities:


 * 5.0:**
 * - Reading Quiz on Chapter 16**
 * - Watch Denmark video on labeling: []**
 * - Complete following question on GC: How could the citizens of Maycomb benefit from seeing that Denmark video? Be specific and reference the text in your response.**
 * - Begin work on Unit 10/11 vocabulary chart**


 * 6.0:**
 * - Introduce Unit 10 vocabulary**
 * - Work in groups to discuss quotes and character analysis in Chapter 17-19**
 * - Share out and record class findings**

HW**:**


 * 5.0: Complete Unit 10/11 vocabulary chart for Tuesday**


 * 6.0: Read Chapter Twenty for Tuesday. Complete Unit 10 exercises for Thursday.**

Wednesday, March 15, 2017 Bell Ringer: none Activities:


 * 5.0:**
 * - Read/watch film to analyze Heck Tate and Bob Ewell’s testimony**


 * 6.0:**
 * - In groups, gather evidence to analyze character and facts of court case**

HW**:**


 * 5.0: Complete Unit 10/11 vocabulary exercises for Friday**


 * 6.0: Complete Unit 10 vocabulary exercises for Friday.**

Thursday, March 16, 2017 Bell Ringer: Connect the following picture with one of your Unit 10/11 vocabulary words. Briefly explain the connection (with a full sentence!).

Activities:


 * 5.0:**
 * - Finish watching Bob Ewell’s testimony**
 * - Analyze his character within the text**
 * - Watch Mayella’s testimony; describe her story and identify evidence that supports Tom Robinson’s innocence**


 * 6.0:**
 * - Finish discussing/analyzing Mayella’s character**
 * - Perform a close reading of an excerpt of Tom Robinson’s testimony**
 * - Watch the film version of TR’s testimony**

HW**:**


 * 5.0: Complete Unit 10/11 vocabulary exercises for Friday**


 * 6.0: Complete characterization paragraph for tomorrow. Also, Unit 10 vocabulary exercises are due.**

Friday, March 17, 2016 **

Bell Ringer: What was the last movie you saw? Connect it to one of your vocabulary terms! Briefly explain the connection.

Activities: 5.0
 * Discuss quotations from Chapter 18 about Mayella’s testimony
 * Complete Mayella’s section in the evidence chart
 * Watch Tom Robinson’s testimony
 * Analyze excerpt from Chapter 19 and answer inference questions

6.0
 * Finish watching Tom Robinson’s testimony
 * Determine how Atticus accomplishes his various goals in his closing arguments
 * Use prism app to analyze text

HW:

5.0: Study for Unit 10/11 quiz; complete Tom Robinson Testimony Analysis

6.0: Prepare for Unit 10 vocabulary quiz (Tuesday)

For Wednesday: Read Chapters 21-24 and complete reading questions


 * Monday, March 20, 2017 **


 * Bell Ringer: none**


 * Activities:**

5.0:

- Partner up to discuss and/or complete the Tom Robinson Testimony Excerpt Analysis

- Review vocabulary terms for Unit 10/11

6.0: no class


 * HW**:

5.0: Study for Unit 10/11 vocabulary quiz

6.0: Study for Unit 10 vocabulary quiz


 * Tuesday, March 21, 2017 **
 * Bell Ringer: none**


 * Activities:**

5.0: - Complete Unit 10/11 vocabulary quiz

6.0: - Complete Unit 10 vocabulary quiz


 * HW**:

5.0: Read Chapter 20 of TKM

6.0: Read through Chapter 24 of //TKM// and complete guided reading questions.


 * Wednesday, March 22, 2017 **
 * Bell Ringer: none**


 * Activities:**

5.0: - Complete Google Classroom Work: Analysis of Atticus’ closing arguments - Task: respond to GC question regarding Atticus’ objective

6.0: - Check Chapter 22-24 homework - In groups, create chapter summaries/find the most important line - Analyze Atticus’ wise words to children and his sexist remarks regarding jurors


 * HW**:

5.0: Finish question on Google Classroom.

6.0: Read Chapters 25-27 for Thursday.


 * Tuesday, March 28, 2017 **
 * Bell Ringer: Is honesty always the best policy? Why or why not?**
 * Activities:**

5.0: - Discuss upcoming schedule and testing - Watch film; discuss Tom Robinson’s death and evaluate the factors involved - Analyze Tom Robinson as mockingbird figure

6.0: - Share comic strips of TKM conclusion - Perform close reading of the ending and evaluate the decision of Heck Tate to “let the dead bury the dead”


 * HW**:

5.0: Finish Chapter 23 work if not finished

6.0: none.


 * Wednesday, March 29, 2017 **
 * Bell Ringer:**
 * 5.0: Write down at least one question you have that connects to what you saw yesterday in the //To Kill a Mockingbird// film.**
 * 6.0: Explain how reporting the truth behind Bob Ewell’s death would be like “killing a mockingbird.”**
 * Activities:**

5.0: - Watch the conclusion of film - Engage in silent conversation (written responses and peer feedback) over issues concerning Heck Tate’s decision to rule Ewell’s death a suicide

6.0: - Watch the conclusion of the film - Write down three questions that you do not get answered by the end of the book (Google Classroom) - Write down what you think is the most important message of the book

TKM test is on Tuesday (periods 2 and 4) or Wednesday (per. 6, 7, 8) next week
 * HW**:


 * Thursday, March 30, 2017 **
 * Bell Ringer: none**
 * Activities:**

5.0: - Continue responding to questions on the novel’s conclusion and providing feedback to peers’ - Make a list of different groups that are discriminated against in the book and in our modern society

6.0: - Introduce prejudice/discrimination project - Begin research for Part One of project

TKM test is on Tuesday (periods 2 and 4) or Wednesday (per. 6, 7, 8) next week
 * HW**:

- Work on Discrimination/prejudice project (Step One and Two). Step one and two due on Friday (4/7)
 * Friday, March 31, 2017 **
 * Bell Ringer: Is honesty always the best policy? Why or why not?**
 * Activities:**


 * HW**:

TKM Test on Wednesday