Ms. Lessel

” Tell- Tale Heart” Vocabulary &  Evidence and Reasoning Chart for  ” Is the narrator insane?” are due Monday, 11/5.

Link to a copy of text ( note pages numbers different than our textbook)

https://americanenglish.state.gov/files/ae/resource_files/the_tell-tale_heart_0.pdf

No School Tuesday, 11/6.

Field Trip ” Tales of Suspense” Masonic Temple 9:15-1:15.

Please remember to dress appropriately for a day-time performance. Step it up from a normal day at school (hoodies, tshirts with sayings, etc). When we are out as a group we are representatives of our families, school, community and teenagers.  Let’s leave a positive impression on those we meet.

In addition, remember the cafeteria will be closed when we return so please bring a bagged lunch.

For those not at school, you are expected be here. It is a school day.

This is the final week of the card-marking.

Monday: Goals- Reflection Letters and Book Advertisements Due

Tuesday: The Tell-Tale Heart

Wednesday: Discussion Tell-Tale Heart and Plot Organizer ( google classroom)

Thursday: Comprehension Quiz ” The Tell-Tale Heart”. Homework: Vocabulary

Friday: PreWriting ” Is the narrator insane?” Gather textual evidence and reasoning. Homework: Outline argument.

Homework nightly: Read

Reminder: Field trip is next Wednesday. Be sure you have clothing for going to the theater and food for your bagged lunch.

Reflection Letter and Book  Advertisement are  due on Monday.

I/ We can’t wait to see what you create!

Book Advertisement Rubric

This week we will begin transitioning from argumentative text to narrative texts.

Monday: Parts of a Story : Conflict/Plot and Theme

Tuesday: DUE Plan for creating your book advertisement

Book Advertisement Due Monday, Oct.29th

Wednesday: Read ” The Elevator” page 30-35. Analyze the plot by completing a                                          graphic organizer.

After School Wednesday: Last chance to retake Grammar Test

Thursday: Writing ” The Elevator’ on Google classroom

Friday: Reflection Letter and Goals

Pink Shirt Day is Friday. Take a stand against bullying by wearing pink. Assembly in the morning. All classes will meet for a shortened schedule after the assembly.

Homework: Read and Create your Book Advertisement

Note: Next week is the last week of the marking period. No late/ redo or missing work is accepted after Friday Oc. 26th, in order to complete report cards.

Monday: Go over graphic organizer homework delineating arguments.

Homework: Vocabulary and READ your SSR+ Book

Tuesday: Vocabulary Homework Due.  Return Fortnite CER. Debates ” Zoos or Dodgeball”

Homework: Read your SSR+ Book

Wednesday ( Late Start): Quiz on Text Set ” Zoos or Dodgeball”

Homework: Read your SSR+ Book

Thursday and Friday: Persuasive Techniques

Homework: Read your SSR+ Book

This week’s agenda:

Monday: Article Analysis p. 984 and 986-987

Tuesday: Article Analysis Choice of Reading

Zoos p. 988- 996 or Dodgeball p.1004-1010

Wednesday: Persuasive Techniques p. 984-985 and notes

Thursday: You be The Judge

Friday: Goals and SSR- Exit Ticket Due

Reminders:

Friday: Permission Slip for Field Trip Due

Friday: 1/2 Day

Homework: READ

Extra Credit Opportunity: America and Me Contest Topic “My Personal Michigan Hero” Submit on google classroom and bring in parent permission slip to enter( see below). Earn 10 points formative.

Parental Permission Card Contest

Reminders:

           Field Trip on Nov. 9th to Masonic Temple : Tales of Suspense Permission                                    Slips Due by Oct. 12th ( see below)

Field Trip Suspense

            1/2 Day Friday

Homework: 

• Due Monday: Current Picture of You no bigger than 4 inches by 6 inches
•  Due Wednesday: You should be finished reading your SSR+ book. Be sure to READ this weekend.

Unhappy with your post test score, come in and workout every Wednesday after school until you become a Grammar Master. You may retake the post test at this time to as long as you have attended at least 1 workout session. See you there!

This Week’s Agenda

Monday- Parts of Speech Post Test

Tuesday- Article of The Week ” Fortnite” CER

Wednesday-  My Worst Argumentative Essay

Thursday- What Makes a Great Argumentative Essay?

Friday-  You Be the Judge? Assessing Arguments

Homework: Read your SSR book ( Goal is to finish 1 book by next Friday)

Bring a current photo of you to class by Monday, Oct 8th ( no bigger than 4 by 6)

You will need highlighters this week so be sure to bring them.