Week 6

B2- Core

• Tuesday- Journal 10. Quiz on WWII info. Read cpt 3- we started this in class aloud, students were then given the rest of class to finish the chapter on their own. Anything they didn't finish in class is Homework. 
• Thursday- Quiz on cpt 3. Journal 11: WWII notes continued. HW: Read Cpt 4

A2- Honors

• Monday- No Journal. Vocab Test. HW: read cpt 3.
• Wednesday- Journal 10. Group discussions. Chapter 1,2,3 Poster-PostIt's. HW: read cpt 4&5.

B2- Honors

• Tuesday- No Journal. Vocab Test. Group Discussions. Read cpt 4.
• Thursday-Journal 10. Chapter 1,2,3, 4 Poster-PostIt's. HW: read cpt 5.

HONORS GROUP PROJECT 

Create a poster with the following info: 

1. Summarize major action points of your chapter (6-10 depending on length of chapter)
2. Three Influential/Impactful Quotes form the chapter (not just anything- pick things that really leave an impression or make us stop and think)
3. Theme (what is the most important human idea represented here?)
4. Create a Symbol (a visual representation that encapsulates your ideas and the story in this chapter)

Week 5

HONORS CLASSES-

• In class-  This week we started delving into the novel Night. We will address a history timeline along with the reading. This is heavy but extremely pertinent piece of literature. I encourage families to ask their students about what they are reading and read it along with your students if possible.

• Homework- Students should be reading their chapters and reviewing their vocab at home for their VOCAB TEST. 
• B3- TUESDAY, SEPT 24
• A2- MONDAY, SEPT 23

CORE CLASSES-

• In class-  This week we started reading the novel Night. We had a quiz on chapter 1 Wednesday and chapter 2 on Friday. We will address a history timeline along with the reading. This is heavy but extremely pertinent piece of literature. I encourage families to ask their students about what they are reading and read it along with your students if possible.

• Homework- Reading Night & studying VOCAB for the TEST on FRIDAY.
• B2- FRIDAY, SEPT 20

REFLECTIONS! Extra Credit Option

The Reflections Contest is here! Bring writing submissions to me and get extra credit!

https://www.utahpta.org/general-arts-category-rules-pages-forms

Week 4

All LA Classes: 

• We wrapped up our "Fairy Tale" unit with a read-a-thon style day covering American Tall Tales. The classes had great discussions on what these stories revealed about the values and culture our country was founded on and how that has impacted us today. 
• We also started prepping for our first novel, Night by Ellie Weisel. This book is a true account of a holocaust survivor and has some pretty heavy things. I encourage families to take tame and discuss this important history with your students.
• The first Vocab test of the year will be: 
• B2- FRIDAY, SEPT 20
• B3- TUESDAY, SEPT 24
• A2- MONDAY, SEPT 23

Week 3

A2, LA9 HONORS

• Tuesday
• Discussion on Grimm's Tales, themes, common ideas & symbols, influence/effect of culture and historical context. "Find Someone Who" Activity. Journal #4. 
• HW: Read 4 Hans Christian Anderson Tales and chart them. DUE Thursday. 
• Thursday
• Discussion of HCA Tales & Info about historical/cultural context. Group comparisons of Grimms & HCA.
• HW: Term 1 Vocab DUE Monday. 

B2, LA9 CORE 

• Wednesday
• Discussion on HCA Tales, themes, common ideas & symbols, influence/effect of culture and historical context. "Find Someone Who" Activity. Journal #4
• HW: Term 1 Vocab DUE Friday. 

• Friday
• Journal #5. Go over/grade Vocab for understanding and accuracy. 
• HW: study for vocab test in 2 weeks. 

B3, LA9 HONORS

• Wednesday
• Discussion of HCA Tales & Info about hitorical/cultural context. Group comparisons of Grimms & HCA, Thesis Statement posters. "Find Someone Who" Activity. Journal #4. 
• Friday
• Journal 5, Vocab Assignment, Info about Vocab Tests (reminder that honors students are expected to get 80% or higher for credit). 
• HW:  Finish Vocab Definitions if you didn't finish in class. DUE Tuesday.