August 8, 2010

Fisher- Language Arts (1, 4, 5, & 6)

Monday, August 9

Classwork:
  1. Do Now: Purple Daybook
  2. Review Root Definitions- Quiz next Monday
  3. Take Grammar Pretest
  4. Sign-up for Google Docs Account (if needed)

Homework:

  1. Finish Roots Graphic Organizer (will be checked Tuesday/Thursday)
  2. Visit Ho'olokahi Team Page
  3. Bring two facts about William Shakespeare for use on Tuesday/Wednesday

Tuesday/Wednesday, August 10/11

Classwork:

  1. Do Now: KWL with Shakespeare items
  2. Notes on Shakespeare Background (Test Next Week)
  3. Introduce SIFT
  4. Notes on Symbolism and Imagery (Test Next Week)

Homework:

  1. Write-down one example of symbolism from music or poetry (bring to next class)
  2. Write down one example of imagery from music or poetry (bring to next class)
  3. CHOOSE INDEPENDENT READING TEXT AND SIGN-UP IN CLASS BY FRIDAY, AUGUST 12/13! HERE IS A LIST OF SUGGESTED TITLES

Thursday/Friday, August 12/13

Classwork:

  1. Do Now: Gerunds
  2. Review of Symbolism and Imagery using student examples
  3. Notes on Figurative Language and Tone
  4. Setup Empower (formerly Achieve3000) accounts

Homework:

  1. STUDY FOR ROOTS QUIZ ON TUESDAY (MONDAY IS A FRIDAY SCHEDULE)!!!
  2. Write-down example of Figurative Language from music or poetry (for Tuesday/Wednesday)
  3. Write-down example of Tone from music or poetry (for Tuesday/Wednesday)
  4. Visit Empower website and read welcome e-mail from Mr. Fisher