April 13, 2011

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

Monday, April 11
Classwork:
  1. Do Now: Review Suffix
  2. Listen: A Problem by Anton Chekhov
  3. Activity: SS elements

Homework:

  1. Create Graphic Organizer for List #25: able/ible, ade, age, al, algia, an/ian, ance/ancy
  2. Finish reading/listening to A Problem by Anton Chekhov
  3. Finish inference worksheet

Tuesday and Wednesday, April 12 and 13

Classwork:

  1. Do Now: Review inference worksheet
  2. Define: inference, snapshot, thoughtshot
  3. Activity: review A Problem by Anton Chekhov for new terms
  4. Reminder: Quiz next class- complete Graphic Organizer

Homework:

  1. Bring Graphic Organizer for Quiz #25***You will not be able to take the quiz without it!***
  2. Begin thinking/brainstorming about topics for your short story

Thursday and Friday, April 14 and 15

Classwork:

  1. Do Now: Quiz #25
  2. Activity: HSA Review with Edison Reading Companion or PHLIT
  3. Reminder: HSA Reading Begins on Monday!

Homework:

  1. Continue brainstorming Short Story ideas
  2. Continue Independent Reading (due in 3 weeks)
  3. HSA Reading begins on Monday! Come to school rested and ready to go!

***HSA Bonus reminder for English: Score 300-329 and have your lowest quiz grade dropped! Score 330-399 and have your lowest quiz grade dropped + receive extra credit!***********************************************************************

***Just Added: Increase any score by 5 points or more from your last test and receive extra credit!****************************************************************