English Reading and Writing; Spring 2020

 

Week One - 01/12

• What are the parts of a good story?
• New spelling list

            Homework:

            - spelling test Feb. 2

            - write a plot rollercoaster for the assigned fairytale

 

Week Two - 01/19

• Begin book project
• Establish main characters and setting
• Establish relationships between supporting characters and main characters

Homework:

- spelling test Feb. 2

- read at least half an hour, write a summary on what you read

 

Week Three - 01/26

• Continue reading book
• Establish big ideas so far vs. the themes

            Homework:

- spelling test Feb. 2

- find three common themes for each big idea assigned

 

Week Four - 02/02

• Spelling test
• New spelling list
• Continue reading book
• Establish the mood vs. tone

Homework:

- spelling test Mar. 1

- identify the mood and tone of the assigned article

 

Week Five - 02/09

• Begin and work on the book project

Homework:

- spelling test Mar. 1

- work on project

 

Week Six - 02/16

• Finish book project
• Take quiz on reading comprehension unit

Homework:

- spelling test Mar. 1

 

Week Seven - 02/23

• Read through play together and assign roles

Homework:

- spelling test Mar. 1

- look over your part at home

 

Week Eight - 03/01

• Spelling test
• New spelling list
• Practice play in class
• Work on pronunciation, enunciation, and tone
• Begin research paper

Homework:

- spelling test Apr. 12

- begin to memorize parts

 

Week Nine - 03/08

• Continue to work on research paper
• Run through play

Homework:

- spelling test Apr. 12

 

Week Ten - 03/15

• Open class!
• Continue to work on research paper
• Perform play for parents?

Homework:

- spelling test Apr. 12

- continue to work on research paper at home

 

Week Eleven - 03/22

• Finish and turn in research paper

Homework:

- spelling test Apr. 12

 

Week Twelve - 03/29

• Spring break!

Homework:

- spelling test Apr. 12

 

Week Thirteen - 04/05

• Spring break!

Homework:

- spelling test Apr. 12

 

Week Fourteen - 04/12

• Begin writing speech
• Rehearse play

Homework:

- continue to write speech

 

Week Fifteen - 04/19

• Continue writing speech
• Rehearse play

Homework:

- finish writing speech

 

Week Sixteen - 04/26

• Memorize speech
• Rehearse play

Homework:

- memorize speech

- study for the exam

 

Week Seventeen - 05/03

• Review
• Written portion of the exam
• Rehearse play

Homework:

- memorize speech

 

Week Eighteen - 05/10

• Perform speech for the oral portion of the exam
• Final performance!

Homework:

- complete summer homework