language arts: grade 10 semester two daily plans

Language Arts: GRADE 10

SEMESTER TWODAILY PLANS

Daily Plans: Monday 1-26-15

• Intro to course:• A. Ice breakers: Say your name and state 1-2

things you like to do.• B. Review course syllabus and expectations• C. Review strategies for close reading skills• Skimming, scanning, context clues, inferring,

questioning, making predictions, tracking key vocab, etc.

Daily Plans: Tuesday 1-27-15

1.Warm-up: Vocab (pwr.-pt. words 1-5)2. Review annotation / close reading skills; skimming,

scanning, context clues, predicting, tracking key vocabulary, etc.

3. Start article:10 Things You Need to Know about the Middle EastA. Pair up or groups of threeB. Read article out loudC. Annotate

Daily Plans: Wednesday 1-28-15

• 1. Finish “10 Things You Need to Know…” Article and review question answers in class.

• 2. Start next bookPeriod 5-6 = Breadwinner (read chapters 1-2)Periods 7-8 & 9 = Kite Runner (read pgs 1-25 )

HOMEWORK: (Due Friday 1-30-15)Pre-read / 10 Items list assignment

Daily Plans: Thursday 1-29-15

• Warm-up: Vocab (pwr.-pt. words 6-10)

• Read and discuss:• Period 5-6 = Breadwinner (Read chapters 4-5)• Periods 7-8 & 9 = Kite Runner (Read pgs 25-43)

Daily Plans: Friday 1-30-15

1. Warm-up: Vocab (pwr.-pt. words 11-15)2. Review questions to pre-reading / 10 items list

assignment.3. Read / listen Mp3:• Period 5-6 = Breadwinner (read chapters 5-6)• Period 7-8 & 9 = Kite Runner (Read pages 43-60)--------------------------------------------------------------------HOMEWORK: (DUE MONDAY 2-2-15)Parts of Speech review sheet (both sides)


P.O.S. assignment = due today (per. 7-8 & 9 only )1. Warm up: Vocab. (pwr.-pt. = words 16-20) (period

7-8, and period 9 only)• (period 5-6 warm-up = P.O.S. worksheet)2. Read / Listen to Mp3:(per. 5-6 = Breadwinner pages 74-94)(per. 7-8, & 9 = Kite runner pages 60-80)


1. Warm-up: Grammar / P.O.S. Review Road to grammar worksheet = due at end of class

2. Read / Listen to Mp3:Period 5-6: Breadwinner pgs. 95-114 (Ch. 9-10)Breadwinner Quiz #1 (ch. 1-9) = Thursday 2-5-15-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Periods 7-8 & 9: Kite Runner pgs. 80-93 Kite Runner Quiz #1 = Chapters 1-12 (Next week Tues/Weds)-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Homework: Due Friday 2-6-15Parts of speech = BOTH SIDES (Some questions we have had before so they should be easy to answer)

Daily Plans: 2-3-15 Wednesday

HANDOUT: JOURNAL WRITING GUIDELINES 1. Warm-up: Journal reflection #1 (pwr.-pt.)---------------------------------------------------------------------2. • Period 5-6: Breadwinner chapters 1-9 Quiz review• Period 7-8 & 9: Kite Runner Read / Listen to Mp3pages 93-115 (stop & discuss in between & @ end)---------------------------------------------------------------------

Daily Plans: 2-4-15 Thursday

1. Warm-up: Subject / verb agreement (pair-up)-Periods 5-6 = Finish review for BW Quiz #1

(chapters 1-9)

2. Read / Listen to Mp3• Periods 7-8 pgs. 108-124• 9 = read pgs. 110-124Homework: P.O.S. #2 = Due Friday

Daily Plans: 2-5-15 Friday

1. Vocab. Quiz # 1 !!![Period 5-6 = Breadwinner Quiz #1 (ch. 1-9)]

2. Read / Listen to Mp3• Breadwinner: Period 5-6 = pgs. 114-123

• Kite Runner: Period 7-8 = pgs. 125-136Period 9 = pgs. 125-136


1. Warm-up: Vocab. (pwr.-pt.) words 21-25

2. Read / Listen to Mp3• Period 5-6 = Breadwinner pages 123-135

• Period 7-8 & 9 = Read pgs. 136-149

Homework: P.O.S. take home quizDue Wednesday (2-11-15) (After Wednesday = ½

credit )


1. Warm-up: Journal Reflection #2See power-point for journal prompt---------------------------------------------------------------------2. Period 5-6 : Breadwinner (read / Mp3 and work on study

guide) Read pgs 135 - 144---------------------------------------------------------------------Periods 7-8 & 9 = Finish chapter 12 and startchapters 1-12 review (Study guide packet #1)Finish packet #2 up through chapter 12 Wednesday.---------------------------------------------------------------------HOMEWORK: DUE WEDNESDAY 2-11-15P.O.S. Take-Home Quiz BOTH SIDES!

DUE DATESALL CLASSES :P.O.S. TAKE HOME QUIZ = DUE Wednesday 2-11-15---------------------------------------------------------------------Periods 7-8 & 9: KITE RUNNER • Review for chapters quiz = Tuesday 2-10-15 and

Wednesday 2-11-15• KITE RUNNER chapters quiz = Thursday 2-12-15!!!---------------------------------------------------------------------Period 5-6 : BREADWINNER Study guide part two = due next week Tuesday /

Wednesday (Work on during class!!!)


1. Warm-up: Vocab (pwr.-pt.) Words 26-30-----------------------------------------------------------------------2. (Periods 5-6 only): Breadwinner-

Read chapter 14-15 Pgs. 144-167 (Finish Book)----------------------------------------------------------------------2. (Periods 7-8 & 9 only): finish ch. 1-12 review (K.R.)----------------------------------------------------------------------HOMEWORK: DUE TODAY –P.O.S. Take-home quiz!!!

Daily Plans: Thursday 2-12-15• Period 5-6 only: Breadwinner-Journal # 2- Review for test Friday 2-13

• Period 7-8 & 9 only: = Kite Runner -Chapter Quiz (chapters 1-12) -Activity


• Period 5-6 : -BREADWINNER TEST!-(If time – Activity / Journal)-----------------------------------------------------------------------• Periods 7-8 & 9:-Journal # 2-START INDEPENDENT READING OF KITE RUNNERFOR TUESDAY 2-17-15 PLEASE READ CHAPTER 13 pgs 166-190.


ALL--Vocab Quiz # 2 Words 21-30----------------------------------------------------------------Period 5-6 : Computer lab – -check out weebly: www.zooksroom.weebly.com-Get this weeks first vocab list-Check out www.thinkcentral.com get username and

password. Start reading next unit----------------------------------------------------------------Period 7-8 & 9: -Silent / independent reading / work on

study guide part 2.CHECK SCHEDULE ON POWER-POINT / Weebly

http://www.thinkcentral.com/

Daily Plans: Wednesday 2-18-15• Warm-up: Vocab (pwr.-pt.)----------------------------------------------------------------• Period 5-6: Unit I in Blue McDougal Text----------------------------------------------------------------• Period 7-8 & 9: Kite Runner -Independent readingChapter 13: Finish by Tuesday 2-17-15Chapter 14 & 15 Finish by Thursday 2-19Chapter 16: Finish by Monday 2-23-15Chapter 17: Finish by Wednesday 2-25-15

THERE WILL BE A QUIZ ON CHAPTERS 13-17 on Wednesday 2-25-15


All: Warm-up Annotate article: • Read aloud to each other, • Annotate using F.Y.I. sheet• Write ½ page reflection on back of annotation F.Y.I. (Answer question:

What would you do if your government / country kept you from making enough money to live comfortably?)

---------------------------------------------------------------------Period 5-6: -Read pages 28-30 aloud to each other (pair-up)-Answer questions on worksheet pages 9-10.---------------------------------------------------------------------Periods 7-8 and 9Get into groups of 5Read, discuss, & answer questions to passages on pages 146-147 and 178Share answers with class.

Daily Plans: Friday 2-20-151. Warm-up: Journal Reflection (pwr.-pt.)---------------------------------------------------------------------------Period 5-6:-Finish Unit 1 introduction worksheets / note-taking-Start “Everyday use” short story.---------------------------------------------------------------------------Periods 7-8 and 9:-Finish sharing answers to disc. 1 and 2 (activity)-Silent reading Kite Runner chapters 14-15-Continue work on study guide #2 and vocab quiz

worksheets.

Daily Plans: Monday 2-23-151. Warm-up: Vocab. (pwr.-pt.)Power-point presentation – Subject / Verb Agreement2. Period 5-6: ACADEMIC VOCAB WORKSHEET=DUE! A. (pair-up/ groups of 3) re-read Everyday use out loud and

discuss answers to textbook discussion questions (pg. 61 #’s 1-4 = due at end of class)

B. Work on Reading check questions worksheets pgs 43,45 = due today pgs 47 & 49 = due Tuesday

----------------------------------------------------------------------Periods 7-8 & 9: Kite Runner-Silent / Independent readingChapters 13-17 Quiz this Wednesday 2-25-15


Warm-up: Journal Reflection (pwr.-pt.) A. “What are your plans for Spring Break?(1/2 pg = A) –AND-B. Subject / verb agreement sentence practice # 2 worksheetHand in Subject / verb #2 Worksheet BEFORE you leave today!Hand in journals Thursday 2-26-15 ----------------------------------------------------------------------Period 5-6: -Finish up Everyday Use worksheets-If time start next story (Searching for Summer)----------------------------------------------------------------------Periods 7-8 & 9: Kite Runner FINISH ALL INDEPENDENT READING CHAPTERS 13-17Review for reading quiz (Chapters 13-17)Reading Quiz on chapters 13-17 tomorrow! (Wednesday)


1. Warm-up: --------------------------------------------------------------------Period 5-6: Short Story Unit (Textbook) pg. 64Start “Searching for Summer “ MP3 and worksheet #1--------------------------------------------------------------------Periods 7-8 & 9: Kite RunnerReading quiz chapters 13-17Start MP3 reading chapter 18 pgs. 224-234 (242)-------------------------------------------------------------------Tomorrow (Thursday) = Vocab Quiz # 3 (Words 31-40)


ALL: Vocab Quiz # 3 (Words 31-40)---------------------------------------------------------------------Period 5-6: Finish Searching for Summer-Stations activity---------------------------------------------------------------------Periods 7-8 & 9: Kite Runner1. MP3 finish chapters 19 & 202. Discussion #3 and #4 worksheet---------------------------------------------------------------------HAVE A SPECTACULAR SPRING BREAK EVERYONE!


• 1. Warm-up: Vocab (pwr.-pt.) words 41-45----------------------------------------------------------------Period 5-6: Finish “Searching for Summer” =Reading check

worksheet with partner----------------------------------------------------------------Periods 7-8 & 9: Kite Runner =Listen to MP3

start: pg. 250 stop: pg. 265*If time: Start discussion #3 & #4


• 1. Warm-up: Vocab. Words 45-50-------------------------------------------------------------------Period 5-6: Start To Build A FireJournal / free writeListen to MP3 (stopped at 13:14)Homework: Page 70 = due Friday 3-13 Pg 71 = E.C.-------------------------------------------------------------------Periods 7-8 & 9: Kite RunnerMP3 Start: Disc 8 track 12 (7-8) Disc 8 track 11 (9)Read / Listen to MP3 pages 265-279Homework: Handout = Literature Elements Part One = Due

Wednesday at end of class


1. Warm-up: Context clues worksheet (Pairs)Period 5-6:Finish “To Build A Fire” Start pg 89-94Discussion of main events, who was smarter man or

dog? Why? (Textual evidence)HW: Pgs. 89 & 90 = Due This Friday 3-13-15!---------------------------------------------------------------------Periods 7-8 & 9: Kite Runner -Finish Lit elements sheet (Due Thursday 3-12-15)-Read / Listen to MP3 pgs. 279-287-Work-time


Period 5-6: Short Story UnitWarm-up: (pair-up) Write a ½ page response –or- 5 event timelineWho was smarter, the man or the dog and why/how?

Response / timeline: You must explain using at least 2 specific examples from the text (pages 80-95)

Finish worksheets: Pg 70, (71=E.C.), Pgs. 89 & 90 =due Fri 3-13-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Periods 7-8: Kite Runner -Lit Elements worksheets= DUE TODAY!!!-Read Listen to MP3 pgs. 287-303Homework = Subject /Verb agreement = due Friday 3-13-15 (Did I assign?) Check-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Periods 9: Kite Runner -Vocab Quiz #4-Lit Elements worksheets= DUE TODAY!!!-Read Listen to MP3 pgs. 287-303Periods 9: Homework = Subject /Verb agreement = due Monday 3-16-15


Period 5-6: Short Story Unit : (Survivor Stories)-Vocab Quiz #4 (words 41-50)-Page 92 (as a reading quiz) Pg 91 = extra credit-Groups of 3-4-Each group comes up with 1 survival story to share with class - Start “Deep Survival” Listen to MP3 (pgs. 98-103)Homework: Subject / Verb Agreement = Due Monday 3-16-15---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Periods 7-8: Kite Runner (S/V agreement =due)-Vocab Quiz #4 (words 41-50)-Read / Listen to MP3 pgs. 303- 320Homework: Discussion 3-4 worksheet ALL QUESTIONS 15 pts!----------------------------------------------------------------------------------Period 9: Kite Runner (MP3) 303-320Homework: Discussion 3-4 worksheet ALL QUESTIONS 15 pts!

Daily Plans: Friday 3-13-15Worksheets due today: pgs. 70, & 89-90, Period 5-6: Short Story Unit : (Survivor Stories)1. Vocab Quiz #4 (words 41-50)2.Page 92 questions 1-5 reading quiz To Build a Fire(Pg 91 = extra credit)3. Groups of 3-4-Each group comes up with 1

survival story to share with class

Homework: Subject / Verb Agreement = Due Monday 3-16-15


Periods 7-8: Kite Runner (S/V agreement =due)

-Vocab Quiz #4 (words 41-50)-Read / Listen to MP3 pgs. 303- 320

Homework: Discussion 3-4 worksheet ALL QUESTIONS 15 pts!


ALL Classes: Warm-up: Vocab. (power-point) words 51-55--------------------------------------------------------------------------Period 5-6: Short story unit (Deep Survival)Start “Deep Survival” Listen to MP3 (pgs. 98-103)

--------------------------------------------------------------------------Periods 7-8 (320-340) Period 9: 303-320Subject Verb Agreement #2 = Due Today!Read / Listen to MP3 pgs. 320-340 (Per. 7-8)Homework:

Discussion 3-4 worksheet= ALL ?’s 15 pts!(Due Wednesday 3-18 )

Daily Plans: Tuesday 3-17-15PERIOD 5-6: Short Story Unit1. warm-up: Vocab. Words 56-602. Finish “Deep Survival” –Packets must be turned in

today!3. Start “Johnstown Flood”-------------------------------------------------------------------------Homework: Due Tomorrow 3-18-15Option 1: List and describe 8 things survivors do/think/

sayOption 2: Produce a timeline of 8 events that occur in

Johnstown Flood (Chronological order)


Period 7-81. Warm-up: Vocab. (words 56-60)2. Read / Listen to MP3 pgs. 340-3603. Work-on / Finish Disc. #’s 3-4

Homework: Disc. #’s 3-4 = due Wednesday 3-18-15


Period 91. Warm-up: Vocab. (words 56-60)2. Read / Listen to MP3 pgs. 320-3403. Work on / Finish Disc. #’s 3-4

Homework: Disc. #’s 3-4 = due Wednesday 3-18-15


• PERIOD 5-6: Short Story UnitWarm-up: Journal reflection (pwr.-pt.)Finish Johnstown Flood and turn in reading checkReview of short story / lit elements

THERE WILL BE A QUIZ ON SHORT STORY ELEMENTS TOMORROW (THURSDAY 3-19-15)

PLOT, SETTING, THEME, CONFLICT, POINT of VIEW, Characterization, climax, and a bonus question on strategies.

Daily Plans: Wednesday 3-18-15Periods 7-8 & 91. Warm-up = P.O.S. Game

2. Read / Listen to MP3 pgs. 360-end (per. 7-8)2. Read / Listen to MP3 pgs. 340-350 (per. 9)

3. Turn in Discussion #’s 3-4!*Start Kite Runner test review

Daily Plans: Thursday 3-19-15PERIOD 5-6: Short Story Unit1. Short Story Elements Quiz (15 points!)2. Journal reflection #7 (See power-point) 3. Finish ALL worksheets / homework (8 things or timeline

assignment included)-------------------------------------------------------------------------------Homework: ALL the following = DUE by Tomorrow! ( 3-20)ALL short story reading checks / worksheets; To Build a Fire, Deep Survival, and Johnstown FloodOption 1: List and describe 8 things survivors do/think/ sayOption 2: Produce a timeline of 8 events that occur in Johnstown Flood

(Chronological order)


Periods 7-8 & 91. Warm-up: Journal reflection: See power-point2. Finish MP3 Kite Runner3. Review for Kite Runner Test 4. Finish S.G. #2 packet = Due TOMORROW!!!

Things that must be turned in by Friday 3-20-15:A. Study Guide packet #2B. ALL vocabulary (fill-in-blank) worksheets A&BC. Books= Turn them in to LRC A.S.A.P. !!!


Period 5-6• Vocab Quiz #5• Start Apollo 13 story.• Short story elements Jeopardy Game


Periods 7-8 & 9: Kite Runner

KITE RUNNER FINAL TEST!!!Work Time

DON’T FORGET TO TURN IN YOUR BOOK!!!


• MCA Testing


• MCA Testing• Specs of summary assignment• Summary must be at least ¾- 1 page in length• Must have 5 W’s and H pre-write (10 points)• Summary = 5 paragraphs: A. Intro paragraph

B. Body Paragraphs (x3)C. Conclusion paragraph

• 25 points paragraph organization • 10 points how well your ideas were identified and supported• 5 points notes / questions answered

SPECS of Summary AssignmentSpecs of summary assignment: Due Weds. 4-1-15• Summary must be at least ¾- 1 page in length• Must have 5 W’s and H pre-write (10 points)• Summary = 5 paragraphs: A. Intro paragraph

B. Body Paragraphs (x3)C. Conclusion paragraph

• 25 points paragraph organization • 10 points how well your ideas were identified and

supported• 5 points notes / questions answered


• Meet in classroom• Students that need to finish MCA testing will be

excused to Mac LabPeriod 5-6:• Start Apollo 13: pre-read and MP3 story---------------------------------------------------------------------Period 7-8 and 9:Start India Unit—We will watch Kite Runner movie

when everyone is finished with MCA’s


Period 5-6: A. Finish explaining summary assignment (hand out 5 W’s & H Pre-write = 10 points) You must turn in pre-write with summaryB. Apollo 13 – Listen to MP3 (stop at line 210)C. Finish video clip (History Channel /McDougal link)Periods 7-8 and 9:A. Finish explaining summary assignment (hand out 5 W’s & H Pre-write = 10 points) You must turn in pre-write with summaryB. Kite Runner Movie (stop at 31:00)


• Period 5-6: • Finish MP3 of Race to Save Apollo 13• Continue India Unit- info packet read through with

partner and record 5 observations/notes

• Period 7-8 & 9:• Kite Runner Movie (finish)


Period 5-6:• Warm-up: Vocab (words 61-70)• Finish discussion of Apollo 13 / Complete reading

check in class• Review for short story elements and story details

quizALL short story unit homework must be in by this Thursday!


• Periods 7-8 & 9:• Vocab defs 61-65 (per. 7-8) defs 66-70 (per. 9)

• Finish Kite Runner movie• PLEASE TURN IN YOUR BOOKS!• I am still missing a Persepolis book! Please turn


Period 5-6:• Warm-up: Journal Reflection• Review short story terms (power-point)• Finish short story unit test review• (If time) - Jeopardy review game


Periods 7-8 & 9:• Warm-up: Journal #7 (See power-point)Pair-up: • Read India Unit (First 2 hand-outs) out loud• Write down 8-10 things you learned as result on

separate piece of paper.TURN IN PAPER BY END OF CLASS!


Period 5-6:• Short Story Unit Test!!!(If time)- • John Green video clip “India and Buddha”• Start/finish India “Think About” packet


Periods 7-8 and 9:• Watch John Green video clip “India and Buddha”• Finish first India handouts • Start reading “Astrologer’s Day”Homework:Finish reading comprehension questions on

separate paper by end of class! (otherwise it will be assigned as homework over break and will be due Tuesday April 7th)

Four questions pop quiz: John Green Video clip

1. What is Dharma?2. Name the four truths3. What does Buddha mean?4. Name the parts/levels of the caste systemE.C. = List and describe each

Questions for discussion: An Astrologer’s Day

• 1. What does an astrologer do and why is it such an important role in society?

• 2. Pg. 89 “Most of your troubles are due to your nature” what does this mean? Explain.

• 3. Pg 90 “Challenge is a challenge” explain what this means.

• 4. Explain the irony in this story. What is ironic about it?

• 5. What was all the bargaining about? Explain.• Bonus question: What things does astrologer say

that convinces Guru (client) that he is being truthful?


Period 5-6:• Start India Unit: John Green Video / Quiz 4 questions• Pair-up-Read 1st hand-outs Religion/Culture/Lit• Record 8 things you learned (tchr. writes one

example from each group on board.Period 7-8/9:India Unit: Read MP3 Astrologer’s day (answer

discussion questions on board (see pwr-pt slide)Finish Questions (explain each)


Period 5-6: 1. Warm-up-Journal reflection- What are your 4 truthsIndia Unit: 2. Read / Listen to MP3 of Astrologer’s Day3.In pairs, answer discussion questions 1-7 and

prepare to share at least one answer w class (tchr writes on board)

4. Wrap-up discussion of Buddhism HOMEWORK: Answer comp. questions for

Astrologer’s Day = due Friday 4-10-15


Periods 7-8 & 9: India Unit• Warm-up: Sentence fragments = check for completion then correct in class. (= Participation pts).• Video Clip (Rags to Riches) • Introduce: A. India at a Crossroads

B. Person of the Century

HOMEWORK: DUE FRIDAY 4-10-15PICK one of the two stories and write a one

paragraph summary (Include 5 W’s and H)


Period 5-6: India Unit• Warm-up: Sentence fragments• Worksheet = homework

Homework: DUE Friday 4-10-15SENTENCE FRAGMENTS WORKSHEET #1


Periods 7-8 & 9:1. Warm-up: Journal ref. (see PPT) (your 4 truths.2. Read and discuss: “India at a Crossroads”

“Person of the Century”(While reading, take notes/annotate)(Look for 5W’s and H details)3. Work on 1-2 paragraph summaries of 1 of 2 stories.HOMEWORK: Due Monday 4-13-15-Pick one of the two stories and write a one-two paragraph summary (Include 5 W’s & H details,

author’s name, and title of article)

India at a Crossroads: Disc ?’s

1. Describe “the experience” Khade had when he returned to childhood village. Be specific.

2. Who is Khade? What does he do?3. When was modern India born, What year?4. When did the government begin turning away

from socialism?5. List the main reasons why India could be

becoming a rising global powerhouse.6. By what year does India expect to have at least 12 % of the graduates


Period 5-6:Vocab Quiz #6 (words 61-70)• Video clip “rags to riches”• Read and discuss “India at a Crossroads”• Read and discuss “Person of the century”-----------------------------------------------------------------------HOMEWORK: Due Tuesday 4-14-15-Write a one-two paragraph summary of one story! A. 5 W’s & H details = must be IncludedB. author’s name = must be includedC. title of article) = must be included


Period 7-8 & 9: 1. Vocab Quiz #6 (words 61-70)2. John Green Video (second time) and 4 questions3. “King’s Son and the Wazir’s Daughter &

Pomegranate King A. Read indep./w partner B. Annotate/take notes as you read

C. Answer discussion questions (see power-pt.)HOMEWORK: Due Tuesday 4-14-15-Write a one-two paragraph summary of one story! A. 5 W’s & H details = must be IncludedB. author’s name = must be includedC. title of article) = must be included

King’s Son Wazir’s Daughter1. Who was talking about

marrying their children together? ____________ and ____________

2. What happened as the King’s son grew older? What did he become?

3. How did the Wazir’s daughter spend her days? List and describe two things she did. A._____ B._____

4. List and explain at least two examples of metaphor in the story.

A. __________________B.__________________

Pomegranate King 1. What is another name for

Gulianar? (2 words) 2. What was the person who

became the new Rani called? ___________ ____________ (2 words)

3. What gender was the new Rani? M/F?

4. Starting on page 2 of the story, where did the children live?

5. What happened when the Rani threw the livers into the garden?

6. What would happen every time the Rani cut the trees down?

7. Describe in 2-3 complete sentences what happened when the Raja went to sleep (pg 2).


Period 5-6:• Warm-up: Vocab (PPT)• * Start notes on India (PPT) = finish

Tuesday 4-14-15• Start “Chinese Literature” packet

and answer ?’s 1-5

HOMEWORK: Due Tues. 4-14-15-Write a one-two paragraph

summary of one story! A. 5 W’s & H details = must be

IncludedB. author’s name = must be includedC. title of article) = must be included

Period 7-8 & 9:• Warm-up: Vocab (PPT)• Start notes on India (PPT) = finish

Tuesday 4-14-15• Start “Chinese Literature” packet

and answer ?’s 1-5

HOMEWORK: Due Tues. 4-14-15-Write a one-two paragraph

summary of one story! A. 5 W’s & H details = must be

IncludedB. author’s name = must be includedC. title of article) = must be included

Confucius Disc ?’s 1-5

PLEASE ANSWER ON PIECE OF PAPER!1. Who was Confucius? When did he live? (dates)What is he famous for?

2. Describe Confucianism. What is it? (2-3 details)

3. What is Taoism? Explain with 2-3 details.

4. What dynasty did the iconic shape “yin-yang” originate from? What does the yin-yang symbolize?

5. Who was Tzu-lu? What was he known for?

Daily Plans: Tuesday 4-14-15ALL CLASSES (per. 5-6,7-8, & 9) SAME DAILY PLANSI ALSO NEED TO CHECK YOUR NOTES FROM YESTERDAY’S LECTURE1. Warm-up: Vocab: PPT (Words 76-80)2. Finish reading “Chinese Literature” and turn in -------------------------------------------------------------------------------Discussion/Comprehension Questions 1-5 = due today.1-2 paragraph summary of India at a Crossroads = due today!---------------------------------------------------------------------------------3. Start: China short story “Red Azalea” answer discussion questions SEPARATE

PAPER ONLY!!!1-2, 4-9, AND Literary Focus question-Conflict (identify two major conflicts in story Red Azalea Who was involved? What was conflict about?)

Homework: DUE TOMORROW 4-15-15Finish reading “Red Azalea” and finish answering discussion / comprehension

questions 1-2, and 4-9 PLUS LITERARY FOCUS: CONFLICT (Identify 2 major conflicts in the story) Won’t get full credit without this answer!

RED AZALEA ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS

A. Who was Mao Tse-tung?B. When did Mao Tse-tung live?C. What was the Cultural Revolution in your own

words?D. Identify an example of both Simile (page 151) and

metaphor (page 152).E. Who or what two things are being compared in your

answers for D and why compare them?*BONUS-EXTRA CREDIT: Come up with at least 5 words

you found in the text that people may not know and share them with the class.

pro·le·tar·i·at

• pro·le·tar·i·at• noun• noun: proletariat; plural noun: proletariats; noun:

proletariate; plural noun: proletariates• workers or working-class people, regarded

collectively (often used with reference to Marxism).• "the growth of the industrial proletariat"• Synonyms: The workers, working-class people, wage

earners, the working classes, the common people, the lower classes, the masses, the rank and file, the third estate, the plebeians;


• Warm-up: Journal reflection (PPT)• Finish RED AZALEA : Read parts in class and finish

review of questions.• Start The China Challenge

Finish Red Azalea Questions = due at end of class1,2,4,5,6,7,8,9 and LITERARY FOCUS (ID 2 main conflicts: Who involved, what type (internal/external), and what was it about?

The China Challenge/ Failure is not an OptionPLEASE ANSWER ON SEPARATE PAPER!

China Challenge1. How many times did Su Huairou

take the SAT exam?2. How many people are between

the ages of 15 and 19 in China? How many times more than the U.S.?

3. What is the International Monetary Fund worried could happen by 2016?

4. List and describe two things that have helped China Become the economic powerhouse it is today?

5. How many international undergraduates in the U.S. came from China last year according the article?

Failure is not an Option1. According to the article, during the

past year how many hours a day does Liu Qichao study for his college entrance exam?

2. How many Chinese students will have their “fate” determined by the college entrance exam?

3. How many institutions of higher learning does China have now?

4. Approximately how many students are currently enrolled in college?

5. What weird thing do students hook themselves up to in order to boost their concentration? -Does this work? Why/Why not?

Explain why/why not.


1. Warm-up: Correcting sentence run-ons-------------------------------------------------------------------2. Read and discuss : “China Challenge” & “Failure is not an Option”3. Answer questions (PPT) = due at end of class--------------------------------------------------------------------4. Handout and explain Ancestry Project

HOMEWORK: Work on Ancestry Project = due next week Thursday 4-23-15

Daily Plans: Friday 4-17-15Vocab #7 Quiz (words 71-80)------------------------------------------------------------------------Period 5-6: King’s Son / Pomegranate king = Read and answer

questions (See PPT) = Due at end of class!*(If time) Review Ancestry assignment*------------------------------------------------------------------------Periods 7-8 & 9:Start Japan: Handout (FYI) Read /Discuss A. Japanese Literature (Haiku)B. Tanka and Folk TalesC. Hand out and explain Ancestry assignment--------------------------------------------------------------------Homework: DUE WEDNESDAY 4-22-15Finish Ancestry assignment

Japanese Literature: Reading Ck ?’s

1. When did Sanskrit become a “frozen” language?2. Name one difference between Hinduism and

Buddhism.3. Summarize the philosophies of Confucianism and

Taoism. (1 sentence for each= 2 sent. total)4. What does the traditional Chinese yin-yang symbol

represent? 5. What caused Japan to become a closed society?

When did it “open” again?6. What does the word Tanka mean?7. What is Haiku? How many syllables total & per line


1. Warm-up: Vocab (PPT) Words 81-85A. Hand out Japanese folk tales packet

Students pick 1 of 4 and write a 1 paragraph summary (use along with FYI handout – Writing Summaries)


1. Warm-up: Vocab (PPT) Words 81-902. Hand out Ancestry assignment explain how to do

and give examples.3. Work time: Must have ALL work turned in by end of

this week – I need ALL… Japanese, Chinese, and India story question answers.

4. If work time does not work we will start the next folk tale story packet “Bamboo Cutter’s Daughter ” Pick one folk tale and summarize 1-2 paragraphs the summary will then be corrected by partner.


1. Warm-up: Journal ReflectionOption 1: Do you think students should have a say in

whether a non-tenured teacher is allowed to come back next year? Explain why/why not.

Option 2: What is it like to be a teenager? Use sensory details (sight, sound, smell, touch, taste)

----------------------------------------------------------------------2. Work time: Work on- Ancestry project &Folk tale story packet “Bamboo Cutter’s Daughter”

Pick one folk tale and summarize 1-2 paragraphs the summary will then be corrected by partner.


• Warm-up: P.O.S. • Hand-out copies of FYI “How to read Manga”• LRC-Pick up copies of InuYasha• Begin reading independently and hand-out study

guide.Make sure you turn in Bamboo Cutter’s Daughter

summary (3/4 page = A) by end of class or by Friday 4-24-15

Homework: VOCAB #8 (81-90) QUIZ = tomorrow!!! • Read Scroll 1 (pages 11-42) by Monday 4-27-15


• Vocab Quiz #8 (words 81-90)• Continue reading InuYasha “Scroll One” (pgs 11-42)• Finish Bamboo Cutter’s Daughter ¾ pg summary!• Hand out and begin working on study guide

HOMEWORK:• DUE TODAY: Bamboo Cutter’s Daughter folk tale

packet summary (3/4 page)• Due Monday (4-27-15) Ancestry Project rough draft & final


• Warm-up: Vocab (PPT) (words 91-95)

• Continue reading InuYasha “Scroll Two”

• Study guide


• Warm-up: Vocab (PPT) (words 96-100)

• Continue reading InuYasha “Scroll Two”


• Warm-up: Grammar / sentence correction• Continue reading InuYasha: Scrolls 5,6, and 7.

Finish ALL of Volume 1• Study guide check this Friday 5-1-15! Must have

scrolls 1-7 in volume one completed or you do not get the 15-20 points!

• If you have finished Volume One I have study guides for volumes 2 and 3!


• Warm-up: Pairs- Subject verb agreement(Period 5-6 = #1 period 7-8= #5 period 9 = #6)

• Continue reading InuYasha : Start Volume 2 scroll 1 & pick up volume 2 study guide.

• PLEASE FINISH ALL MAKE-UP WORK!


• Vocab #9 Quiz (words 91-100)

• Continue reading InuYasha Volume 2• Scroll 2

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