Tuesday, September 6

Objective:
I can define and use 9 new vocabulary words
I can analyze textual evidence from Haroun and make an analytical argument

Agenda:
1. do now/agenda
2. vocab 1.3
3. review major plot events of Haroun
4. Quotation Relation

Homework:
Due Friday: Read ch. 8 and 9
typed quotation relation

Monday, August 29

Objective:
I can define and use 8 new vocabulary words
I can analyze the first two chapters of Haroun and the Sea of Stories

Agenda:
1. Do now/agenda/homework check
2. review material from yesterday
3. vocab 1.2
4. analytical questions on ch. 1-2

Homework:
1. show you know sentences
2. read chapters 3-4 and come up with 3 level 2 questions and answers.
Both are due Wed/Thursday

Wed/Thurs August 24 and 25

Objective:
I can practice vocabulary
I can discuss "The danger of a single story" using level two questions
I can review elements of fiction

Agenda:
1. Do now/Agenda/HW check
2. Vocabulary practice
3. share out level two questions, refine and discuss articles
4. Elements of Fiction posters, gallery walk and review

HW: study for quiz on vocab and the habits of readers

Tuesday August 23

Objective:
I can define the 7 habits of strong readers

Agenda:
1. Do now/Agenda/HW check
2. vocabulary practice
3. notes on 7 habits
4. The danger of a single story

Homework
Develop 3 level two questions about the article, "The danger of a single story" and answer them.

Monday August 22

Objective:
I can define and use 9 new vocabulary words
I can learn the expectations for discussion circles
I can discuss why we tell stories in small groups

Agenda:
1. do now/agenda/HW check
2. set up binders
3. vocabulary 1.1
4. go over article and discuss in small groups

Homework:
Show you know sentences with new vocabulary words

August 19th

Objective:
I can discuss our classes data and goals for the year.
I can define the levels of questions

Agenda:
1. do now/agenda/syllabus check
2. college recommendation
3. class data and goals
4. levels of questions

Homework:
Read "the secret of storytelling" and come up with
5 level one questions and answers
3 level two questions and answers
1 level three question and answer

August 17th: First Day of School!

Objective:
I can understand the overall scope of 12th grade World Literature
I can get to know a little about Ms. Lantos and the rules/procedures of this room

Agenda:
1. Do now
2. two truths and a lie
3. "A name"
4. Syllabus
5. Tell me about you

Homework:
1. signed syllabus by Friday
2. materials by Monday