English Language Arts- Fisher (1, 3, 5, 6 & 7)

Monday, August 8
Classwork:

• Do Now: Roots Quiz #1
• Review Roots List #2
• Ho'olokahi Team Packet Requirements
• 5 Minute Grammar: Nouns

Homework:

1. Create graphic organizer for new Roots List #2: auto/aut, belli, bibl, bio, capit/capt, carn, caus/caut
   

1. Vocab Unit #1: Antonyms Online (finish both Unit#1 activities by next Monday)
2. Login to Online Literature text and complete the assigned reading
3. Read Ho'olokahi Team Packet and complete form by this Friday!

Tuesday and Wednesday, August 9 and 10

Classwork:

• Do Now: Read 'Quarter 1 Goals and Expectations' and complete constructed response in classwork section of binder
• Review: 'Quarter 1 Goals and Expectations'
• Begin Poetry Unit: The Big Question lesson 1
• 'Does all communication serve a positive purpose?' discussion
• Poetry Unit: The Big Question lesson 2
• Independent Reading Sign-up Reminder

Homework:

1. Sign-up for Independent Reading
2. Read independent reading assignment options
3. Think about the big question: 'Does all communication serve a positive purpose?'

Thursday and Friday, August 11 and 12

Classwork:

• Do Now: Big Question Vocabulary Sheet
• Review: Big Question Vocabulary Sheet
• Applying the Big Question Chart
• Model Selection: 'The Poetic Interpretation of The Twist' and 'The Empty Dance Shoes'
• Critical Thinking Questions (After Reading)

Homework:

1. Study for Roots Quiz #2 on Monday: (bring completed graphic organizer)
2. Begin reading IR book
3. Think about topic for first Poem (focus will be on using simile, metaphor, and personification in a lyric poem)
4. Don't forget to view the Ho'olokahi House Packet and complete the Student/Parent Information form!