January 13, 2013

English Language Arts- Fisher (Periods 1, 3, 4 & 6)

Monday, January 14
Classwork
  1. Do Now: Read TWiLA and Frankenstein response
  2. Then: Quiz # 17: ultima, uni, vac, vert/vers, vict, viv/viva/vita, voc
  3. After: Journal reflecting on the value of quiz constructed response
Homework
  • Continue reading IR book (due 2/1)
Tuesday and Wednesday, January 15 and 16
Classwork
  1. Do Now: KWL Chart- Genetics/Genetic Engineering
  2. Then: How does this relate to the book?
  3. After: NIH study of Frankenstein- The Modern Prometheus
  4. Next: Promise and Peril
Homework
  • Continue reading IR book
  • Enrichment: Vocabtest.com, Unit 10: Synonyms
Thursday and Friday, January 17 and 18
Classwork
  1. Do Now: Journal response- In at least a 1-paragraph constructed response, summarize the information from yesterday's presentations.
  2. Then: Edison eValuate Test
  3. After: Preview List of Genetic Disorders for Research Paper (click here see procedure from class)
Homework
  • Complete graphic organizer for Quiz #18: a/an, abs, acro, ambi/and, amphi, ante/ant, anti (Next week is a scheduled take-home quiz because of the holiday on Monday. Those who complete a graphic organizer by class time on Tuesday/Wednesday do not need to complete this take-home quiz.)
  • Enrichment:  If you decide to read Mary Shelley's Frankenstein, read it and complete this activity by March 8:
      • Find a newspaper, magazine article, news clip, etc. on a current bioethical issue.  Write a personal response from the Creature’s  perspective.  Include direct references from the text (proof that indicates why the Creature would think a certain way)