Middle School English with Mrs. Sullivan: November 2014

Tuesday, November 25, 2014

English 8: Aunt Alexandra's Tea Party Featuring...

Bob Ewell with his whiskey,

Heck Tate without a gun (because he gave it to Atticus to shoot the mad dog Tim Johnson),

Calpurnia and her watermelon,

Tom Robinson and his crippled hand,

Scout in her overalls,

Miss Maudie(s), Scout (take two), and Mayella Ewell,

Dill Harris and Judge Taylor,

and poor, poor Mayella.

Wednesday, November 19, 2014

English 7: Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time Questions ch 2 - 83

Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time

Directions: Read Chapters 2-83 (up to pg. 50) by Monday November 24.

Answer these questions on a separate piece of paper in complete sentences.

Chapter 7

Can you make an interpretation of the passage that Christopher quotes form a “proper novel”?
What appeals to Christopher about detective stories? Can you explain why?

Chapter 11

Comment on the sort of minute detail that Christopher notices. Give an example.
What effect does the policeman’s questions have on Christopher and why? How does Christopher try to find safety?

Chapter 13

Why are there no jokes in this book according to Christopher? Do you find the novel funny?

Chapter 17

Why does Christopher feel calmer even though the police officer says he’s under arrest?
Why does Christopher find scientific facts (e.g. about the galaxy) reassuring?

Chapter 19

How are prime numbers like life according to Christopher?

Chapter 29

Why does Christopher find people confusing ?
Why does Christopher find metaphors confusing?
Why does Christopher say the word metaphor is itself confusing?
Why doesn’t Christopher like his name?

Chapter 31

Why doesn’t Christopher find similes as confusing as metaphors?

Chapter 37

Christopher always tells the truth; why doesn’t he ever lie?

Chapter 47

How does Christopher explain the link between seeing red cars and having a good day?

Chapter 59

How does Christopher justify his investigation into how Wellington died, even his father told him to stay out of other people’s business?
What character qualities does Christopher possess that would make him a good detective?

Chapter 67

Why doesn’t Christopher like chatting?
How does Christopher work out who his prime suspect is?

Chapter 83

What makes Christopher think he would be a good astronaut?
What does Christopher discover about Mr. Shears from Mrs. Alexander?

English 7: The curious incident key words

Use these words to write what you think will happen in the book.

One page minimum.

Tuesday, November 18, 2014

English 6: Plans November 17 - November 25

Monday, November 17

In Class

book projects

WV 7

Tuesday, November 18

In Class

grammar -color helping verb wheel - verb tenses

Day 1 - when all students have books

Why have you chosen this person to read about? Write on back of KWL then share.
Personal KWL - put it in binder
reading schedule - books must be completed before Christmas break
provide kids with book marks to mark what they should be reading v. what they are reading.

grammar lessons 19-20 verb tenses

WV 7

Wednesday, November 19

In Class

review grammar

imitating the greats

WV 7

Thursday, November 20

In Class

Word Voyage Day

Mini Lesson - timeline for biography

begin a timeline - use sticky notes to mark important events, accomplishments, etc in the person’s life
The project at end will use this tool: http://www.readwritethink.org/files/resources/interactives/timeline_2/

WV 7

Friday, November 21

In Class

read bio quietly

continue with sticky notes for timeline

WV - finish lesson 9 by Tuesday

Monday, November 24

In Class

Word Voyage Day again

continue with sticky notes for timeline and/or KWL chart

finish lesson 9 by Tmrw

Tuesday, November 25

English 7: Plans November 17 - November 25

Monday, November 17

In Class

share book projects

WV 7

Tuesday, November 18

In Class

finally finish Prezis

extra time? Book project gallery

WV 7

grammar retake by THURSDAY

22, 23, 24 pronouns

Wednesday, November 19

In Class

22, 23, 24 pronouns

Begin The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime read aloud and pause for understanding

Using what you learned yesterday about sentence structure, finish the story based on the first paragraph

grammar retake by THURSDAY
WV
finish the story - one page minimum

Thursday, November 20

In Class

assign the reading/groups for tomorrow's class
grammar retake day

research autism - 10 fast facts - due tomorrow

Friday, November 21

In Class

share fast facts as a whole group

Read aloud.

Monday, November 24

In Class

Word Voyage in the library

Tuesday, November 25

In Class

continue with pronouns

Happy Thanksgiving!

English 8: Plans November 17 - November 25

Monday, November 17

In Class

Book project gallery

WV 7

Tuesday, November 18

In Class

finish sharing projects

begin TKaM movie - Be ready to write a review. how did the movie enhance your understanding of the novel? Address music, casting.

WV 7

22, 23, 24 - verbs

Wednesday, November 19

In Class

review grammar

movie

WV 7

choose a song for your tea party character- see website for specific details - due tomorrow
movie review due Monday:

How did viewing the movie enhance your understanding of the novel?
In what ways do you prefer the book to the novel? Visa versa?
Refer to the Glossary of Film Language distributed in class. Underline any terms you use in your paper. Think specifically about these following elements in your paper.

Casting
Cinematography - Camera distance & angles- the position and movement of the camera is critical in determining not only what we see but how we see it. Framing?
Setting? Lighting? Sound?

Thursday, November 20

In Class

share review assignment

collect song assignment essay

finish movie

WV 7

Friday, November 21

In Class

assign food for tea

work on review

make sure all are prepared for Tuesday’s tea

movie review due Monday:

How did viewing the movie enhance your understanding of the novel?
In what ways do you prefer the book to the novel? Visa versa?
Refer to the Glossary of Film Language distributed in class. Underline any terms you use in your paper. Think specifically about these following elements in your paper.

Casting
Cinematography - Camera distance & angles- the position and movement of the camera is critical in determining not only what we see but how we see it. Framing?
Setting? Lighting? Sound?

Monday, November 24

In Class

Analogies

movie review due

prep for Tea

Tuesday, November 25 - Alumni Day

In Class

Tea Party