December+2017

CHARACTERIZE yourself: Choose a word that describes your personality and identify two of your behaviors that support your claim. 6.0: Identify and explain an instance of irony in pg. 66-84. HP: none 5.0: Read pg. 6-11 of //Night// and complete questions on Google Doc
 * Friday, December 1, 2017 **
 * Bell Ringer:**
 * 5.0:**
 * Activities:**

6.0: - Discuss irony and work on reviewing various examples in the section - Watch Derren Brown video (Milgram Experiment) HP: - Second debate


 * HW**:

5.0: Finish reading pg. 3-22 and complete the questions on Classroom

6.0: Finish Night and make annotations (see Classroom for instructions).

6.0: After watching the video on Derren Brown and the Milgram experiment on Friday, how do you account for the fact that over 50% of people continued the experiment until they reached 450 volts? What does this tell us about human behavior? HP: none 5.0 and 6.0: - Introduce Unit 6 vocabulary terms HP: - Introduce Unit 6 vocabulary - Third debate
 * Monday, December 4, 2017 **
 * Bell Ringer:**
 * 5.0:**
 * Combine the following sentences to create __one sentence__ that contains an ADVERB CLAUSE. Use your notes if needed and underline the adverb clause.**
 * Michael leaves early. His supervisor gets annoyed.**
 * Activities:**


 * HW**:

5.0: Unit 6 vocabulary chart

6.0 and HP: Unit 6 vocabulary exercises due Thursday

HP: none
 * Tuesday, December 5, 2017 **
 * Bell Ringer:**
 * 5.0 and 6.0:**
 * Connect the following clue to one of the Unit 6 vocabulary terms. Briefly explain the connection.**
 * Toaster**

5.0: In pairs, analyze the themes of “indifference” and “denial.” Explain the examples from the text and identify examples from the real world that illustrate the same themes.
 * Activities:**

6.0:

Form literature circles to discuss questions, connections, and themes. Record conversations in a google doc and attach to the thread on Google Classroom.

HP: - Conduct an activity where students imagine they were in a deserted island scenario to build background for //Lord of the Flies//


 * HW**:

5.0: Finish the Theme worksheet from class today and read pg. 23-28 for tomorrow.

6.0: Unit 6 exercises due on Thursday

HP: Read up to pg. 32 in //Lord of the Flies// for Wednesday and note twelve questions you have as you read.


 * Wednesday, December 6, 2017 **
 * Bell Ringer:**
 * All:**
 * Describe something you might do on a Sunday morning. Include a Unit 6 vocabulary term in your description.**

6.0: Finish the literary circles activity and post the records. - Look at the vignettes on pg. 100 and analyze the message and purpose
 * Activities:**
 * 5.0:**
 * - Discuss theme work from yesterday (indifference and denial)**
 * - Read/take quiz on pg. 23-28**
 * - Work on vocabulary exercises**

HP: - Conduct an activity where students imagine they were in a deserted island scenario to build background for //Lord of the Flies//


 * HW**:

All: Complete Unit 6 vocabulary exercises for Thursday

5.0: What is foreshadowing? (Look it up!) 6.0 and HP: Write a sentence that involves ponies that uses a Unit 6 vocabulary term.
 * Thursday, December 7, 2017 **
 * Bell Ringer:**
 * Activities:**
 * 5.0:**
 * -** Discuss foreshadowing and its use in pg. 23-28
 * - Discuss vocabulary exercise questions**
 * - Begin reading pg. 29-44. Define dehumanization and what it looks like.**

6.0: - Look at Completing the Sentence answers and discuss any questions from homework - Review Pg. 100 and discuss how word choice, tone, and meaning in each section

HP: - Review Vocabulary exercise questions - Share questions and discuss potential answers from LOF - List what we know and important details from the first section of LOF


 * HW**:

All: Study for Unit 6 vocabulary quiz tomorrow

HP: Identify one quotation for a character in LOF and explain how that quotation reveals/suggests something about the character.

All: Complete Unit 6 vocabulary quiz
 * Friday, December 8, 2017 **
 * Bell Ringer: none**
 * Activities:**


 * HW**:

5.0: Read up to pg. 46 in //Night// and identify three examples of dehumanization

6.0: Complete Nobel Peace Prize Worksheet

HP: Read pg. 32-47 of //Lord of the Flies// and complete double entry journal

5.0 and HP: Identify what the following three symbols could represent:
 * Monday, December 11, 2017 **
 * Bell Ringer:**
 * A **symbol** is an object that represents an idea or concept.
 * Sword:**
 * Bricks**
 * Television:**


 * Activities:**
 * 5.0:**
 * • **- On your paper, write “Dehumanization” at the top.**
 * • **Refer to your notes from your homework to consider the examples of dehumanization from the assigned reading. Represent each one of your examples with a symbol or illustration on your paper. You must have at least three different examples represented on your page.**
 * • **On the back, write a paragraph that explains what each symbol represents and how it is an example of dehumanization.**

6.0: - Share your Nobel Peace Prize Worksheet with partners - Discuss as a whole class and explore the ideas further

HP: - **Work in groups to analyze characters and create metaphors** - **Analyze symbols in //LOF// thus far**


 * HW**:

5.0: Finish dehumanization symbolism activity

6.0: Be prepared for Night Test tomorrow

HP: Read pg. 48-75 ad complete one double-entry journal (add to your previous journal entries)


 * Tuesday, December 12, 2017 **
 * Bell Ringer:**

5.0 and 6.0: none

HP: What are three ways in which the boys try to establish order on the island? Why do they do this?

- Discuss different forms of dehumanization in pg. 28-46 - Analyze Wiesel’s changing faith and sentence structure on pg. 34
 * Activities:**
 * 5.0:**

6.0: - Complete //Night// Test

HP: - Reading quiz on Chapters Two-Four - Discuss plot, events, themes, etc. in Chapter Two of LOTF - Discussion Line activity using quotations from DE Journal


 * HW**:

5.0: Read up to pg. 65 in //Night// and note the three most important events in the section.

6.0: none

HP: For Thursday: Read Chapter Five and Six and complete two more double entry journal entries.

5.0: Describe one thing you learned from yesterday’s class. (Feel free to check out your notes to help remember!) 6.0: none HP: Write down what each of the following potentially symbolizes in //LOTF//:
 * Wednesday, December 13, 2017 **
 * Bell Ringer:**
 * 1) 1. The boys all strip off their clothes when they arrive
 * 2) 2. The conch
 * 3) 3. The fire
 * 4) 4. Piggy’s glasses
 * 5) 5. Face paint
 * Activities:**
 * 5.0:**
 * -** Complete Pg. 47-65 Worksheet (reread sections of the book, summarize, analyze, and respond)

6.0: - Finish //Night// Test - Discuss requirements/procedure for creating Found Poem

HP: - **Discuss symbolism in LOTF** - **Work to brainstorm how power plays a role in Chapter Four**


 * HW**:

5.0: Finish Section Three Worksheet/Google Doc

6.0: none

HP: For Thursday: Read Chapter Five and Six and complete two more double entry journal entries.

For Friday: Compose paragraph analyzing how power plays a role in Chapter Four

5.0: Turn to Page 59 in //Night//. Identify an example of metaphor here and write it down. Why/why not is it effective? 6.0: none HP: What are the items on Ralph’s meeting agenda in Chapter Five?
 * Thursday, December 14, 2017 **
 * Bell Ringer:**

- Discuss figurative language - Begin reading pg. 66-84 and completing double-entry journal
 * Activities:**
 * 5.0:**

- Use the time to begin working on Found Poem project
 * 6.0:**

- Discuss Chapter Five and Six plot - Share Double-entry journals and complete Discussion Line - Share intriguing points on G.C.
 * HP:**


 * HW**:

5.0: Read up to pg. 84 and complete double-entry journal

6.0: Found Poem due on Monday

HP: Compose paragraph analyzing how power plays a role in Chapter Four

5.0: Define the following two terms: Verbal Irony: Situational Irony: [|Verbal Irony] [|Situational Irony]
 * Friday, December 15, 2017 **
 * Bell Ringer:**

6.0: none

HP: How does point-of-view play a role in //Lord of the Flies?// How would a shift in point-of-view impact the novel and our understanding of the story?

- Complete pg. 66-84 reading quiz - Watch videos on irony - Analyze examples of irony in //Night// - Complete double-entry journal and/or share with other students
 * Activities:**
 * 5.0:**

- Use the time to continue working on Found Poem project
 * 6.0:**

- Evaluate how point-of-view plays a role in //Lord of the Flies// - Role play different characters after creating questions/evaluating their perspective
 * HP:**


 * HW**:

5.0: Read pg. 85-97 for Monday

6.0: Found Poem due on Monday

HP: Read Chapter Seven of LOTF and complete double-entry journal


 * Monday, December 18, 2017 **
 * Bell Ringer: none**

- Complete Reading Quiz - Model Theme worksheet work - Work on completing worksheet in pairs
 * Activities:**
 * 5.0:**

- Introduction to Clauses: Adjective Clause (worksheet)
 * 6.0:**

- Reading Quiz: Chapter Seven - Continuum of Change activity in pairs: write a paragraph that contrasts the behavior of the boys at the beginning of the novel compared to the middle of the novel and make predictions about how things will change toward the end.
 * HP:**


 * HW**:

5.0: Read pg. 97-110 for Tuesday

6.0: none

HP: Read Chapter Eight of LOTF and complete double-entry journal

- Discuss the components of a focused paragraph - Complete the theme worksheet for pg. 85-97 and use that work to compose a focused paragraph
 * Tuesday, December 19, 2017 **
 * Bell Ringer: none**
 * Activities:**
 * 5.0:**

- Review clauses and adjective clause details - Discuss essential vs. non-essential adjective clauses - Compose sentences that utilize adjective clauses (Adjective Clause Practice worksheet)
 * 6.0:**

- **Compose paragraph that analyzes how LOTF boys’ behavior changes throughout the course of the novel (Google Classroom Q)** - **Summarize five key events from Chapter Eight** - **Create a journal entry from the perspective of one of the boys**
 * HP:**


 * HW**:

5.0: Complete focused theme paragraph for tomorrow.

6.0: Finish adjective clause worksheet

HP: Read Chapter Eight of LOTF and complete double-entry journal

- Use the first half of class to proofread/evaluate peers’ theme paragraph - Read sections of the end (pg. 104-107) and analyze how Wiesel felt about the prospect of his father’s death
 * Wednesday, December 20, 2017 **
 * Bell Ringer: none**
 * Activities:**
 * 5.0:**

- Finish discussing the adjective clause work - Introduce adverbs/adverb clauses - Practice identifying adverb clauses - Practice combining sentences using adverb clauses
 * 6.0:**

- **In groups, share character journal entries and provide feedback** - **Discuss events from Chapter Eight** - **Read poetry on evil and create Venn Diagram on the nature of evil in the two poems**
 * HP:**


 * HW**:

5.0: Complete focused theme paragraph for tomorrow with proofreading sheet. Also, finish //Night// if you haven’t already.

6.0: Finish adverb clause worksheet

HP: Read Chapter Nine of LOTF and complete double-entry journal

- Complete GC discussion on Wiesel’s response to his father’s death - Begin reading Nobel Peace Prize Acceptance Speech and answering questions
 * Thursday, December 21, 2017 **
 * Bell Ringer: none**
 * Activities:**
 * 5.0:**

- Discuss adverb practice worksheet - Engage in collaborative adjective/adverb clause work (sentence creation) - Complete Adjective/Adverb Clause Quiz
 * 6.0:**

- **Finish Venn Diagram looking at two poems on evil and compose paragraph that compares the ideas of evil within the two.**
 * HP:**


 * HW**:

5.0: Complete Nobel Peace Prize Acceptance Speech worksheet.

6.0: none

HP: For Tuesday, 1/2/18: Finish //Lord of the Flies// and complete a DE journal entry for each remaining chapter


 * Friday, December 22, 2017 **
 * Bell Ringer: none**
 * Activities: Holiday activities/ Scattergories**
 * HW**:

5.0: Complete Nobel Peace Prize Acceptance Speech worksheet.

6.0: none

HP: For Tuesday, 1/2/18: Finish //Lord of the Flies// and complete a DE journal entry for each remaining chapter

- Begin watching Oprah Winfrey’s interview with Wiesel and answering questions
 * Tuesday, January 2, 2017 **
 * Bell Ringer: none**
 * Activities:**
 * 5.0:**

- Present Comma notes
 * 6.0:**

- **Work on Episodic Notes and clarify important dates and assignments**
 * HP:**


 * HW**:

5.0: Friday: //Night// Test

6.0: none

HP: Complete an episodic notes sheet for your assigned chapter and create three discussion questions.