English III 1st Quarter Assignments
Aug. 29
Introductions and Class Rules:
Mr. Ciampa, Because of my education… How to write a paragraph. Writing Prompt: “Thanks to my education I will…”
CA.ELA.9.W.3 Writing Strategies: Students write coherent and focused essays.
Aug. 30
Table Read. The Outsiders Chapter 1: Preview Ch.1 Questions.
R8.EINTDemonstrate internalization of English grammar, usage, and word choice
Aug. 31
Loyalty and Friendship: Class Discussion Questions 1 and 2 Outsiders Ch. 1 Due
R8
Sep. 1
Read Outsiders Ch. 2 Vocabulary Search: Chapters 1 and 2
CA.ELA.9.R.1.3 Generate relevant questions about readings on issues that can be researched.
Sep. 2
Writing and correcting, “What’s worth fighting for” Describe one thing worth fighting for and tell why then describe how. Peer Editing
CA.ELA.9.W.3 Writing Strategies: Students write coherent and focused essays that convey a well-defined perspective and tightly reasoned argument.
Sep. 6
Vocabulary Challenge : Context clues. Using what you know to figure out what you don’t.
R12.BEG find the meaning of simple known vocabulary
Sep. 7
Questions 1 and 2 Outsiders Ch. 2 Due
Sep.8
Revised Writing prompts 1 and 2 are due.
Sep. 9
Outsiders Handout Ch. 1-3 Vocabulary Matching
Sep. 12
Writing Prompt 3: Where were you on 9/11 ten Years Ago? Describe that day if you can remember it. If not describe another day or time that scared you.
W3
Sep.13
Outsiders Grammar: Simple Compound and Complex Sentences Handout
W3
Sep.14
Outsiders Ch. 3 Preview Questions, Read, Answer Questions
W1.2
Sep. 15
“Parent’s Excuse” handout, correcting your work.
Sep. 19
Outsiders Ch.3 Question Review Peer Editing
W2.4
Sep. 20
Outsiders Questions 1 and 2 Ch. 4
R12.BEG find the meaning of simple known vocabulary
Sep. 21
Outsiders The Movie Part1
W.1.1 Demonstrate an understanding of the elements of discourse
Sep. 22
Ch.5 “Nothing Gold Can Stay” Analyzing Poetry Handout
R.1 Word Analysis, Fluency, and Systematic Vocabulary Development
Sep. 26
Read Ch.5 and 6 Ch.5,6 Vocab. Context Clues Handout
R12.BEG find the meaning of simple known vocabulary
Sep. 27
In class Vocabulary Team Competition. Part 3 Using new words in a sentence. Ch. 5 and 6 Questions 1 and 2
R12.BEG find the meaning of simple known vocabulary
Sep. 28
Back To School Night
Sep. 29
Mid Term Quiz Review
R 1.3 W1.2, W3
Oct. 3
Mid Term Quiz
Oct. 4
Preview Questions 1 and 2 for Ch. 7 and 8 Read and answer questions
R 1.3
Oct. 5
Writing Prompt 4: What do you think the differences are between the gangs described in our book and the gangs of today?
R 1,3 CA.ELA.11.W.2.4 Write historical investigation reports
Oct. 6
Begin Webquest: www.ciampatime.com
W3
Oct. 10
Work on Webquest or begin Final Essay Assignment
W3 R.1.6 Demonstrate use of sophisticated learning tools by following technical directions
Oct. 11
Chapters 9-12 Questions Preview. Finish Book
W 2.4
Oct. 12
Outsiders Play. Read in Class
W.1.1 Demonstrate an understanding of the elements of discourse
Oct. 13
Outsiders the Movie Part 2
Oct. 17
All Chapter Questions 1-12 Due
R1.3
Oct. 18
Plot Development and Theme for Chapter 10-12 Handout
CA.ELA.9.R.1.3 Generate relevant questions about readings on issues that can be researched.
Oct. 19
Work on Webquest or Final Essay
W1.2
1
Oct. 20
Final Essay: First Draft Due
Make Up Day
Oct. 24
Outsiders: Written part of Webquest Due
R 1.3 W1.2
Oct. 25
Webquest Performance or Web Demo Due
W.1.2 Use point of view, characterization, style (e.g., use of irony), and related elements for specific rhetorical and aesthetic purposes.
Oct. 26
Final Essay received Final Draft Due
R 1.3 W1.2
Oct. 27
Review for Final Assessment (Test)
R 1.3 W1.2 R 1,2,4,5
W3 R 1,2,4,5
W3 R 1.6 W1.1 W2.4
Oct.28
Final-- Assessment
R 1.3 W1.2, W3
Oct. 31
Final-- Assessment
End of Quarter Party
Happy Halloween
Student Signature ___________________________________________ Date _____________________
Teacher Signature __________________________________________ Date _____________________
Aug. 29
Introductions and Class Rules:
Mr. Ciampa, Because of my education… How to write a paragraph. Writing Prompt: “Thanks to my education I will…”
CA.ELA.9.W.3 Writing Strategies: Students write coherent and focused essays.
Aug. 30
Table Read. The Outsiders Chapter 1: Preview Ch.1 Questions.
R8.EINTDemonstrate internalization of English grammar, usage, and word choice
Aug. 31
Loyalty and Friendship: Class Discussion Questions 1 and 2 Outsiders Ch. 1 Due
R8
Sep. 1
Read Outsiders Ch. 2 Vocabulary Search: Chapters 1 and 2
CA.ELA.9.R.1.3 Generate relevant questions about readings on issues that can be researched.
Sep. 2
Writing and correcting, “What’s worth fighting for” Describe one thing worth fighting for and tell why then describe how. Peer Editing
CA.ELA.9.W.3 Writing Strategies: Students write coherent and focused essays that convey a well-defined perspective and tightly reasoned argument.
Sep. 6
Vocabulary Challenge : Context clues. Using what you know to figure out what you don’t.
R12.BEG find the meaning of simple known vocabulary
Sep. 7
Questions 1 and 2 Outsiders Ch. 2 Due
Sep.8
Revised Writing prompts 1 and 2 are due.
Sep. 9
Outsiders Handout Ch. 1-3 Vocabulary Matching
Sep. 12
Writing Prompt 3: Where were you on 9/11 ten Years Ago? Describe that day if you can remember it. If not describe another day or time that scared you.
W3
Sep.13
Outsiders Grammar: Simple Compound and Complex Sentences Handout
W3
Sep.14
Outsiders Ch. 3 Preview Questions, Read, Answer Questions
W1.2
Sep. 15
“Parent’s Excuse” handout, correcting your work.
Sep. 19
Outsiders Ch.3 Question Review Peer Editing
W2.4
Sep. 20
Outsiders Questions 1 and 2 Ch. 4
R12.BEG find the meaning of simple known vocabulary
Sep. 21
Outsiders The Movie Part1
W.1.1 Demonstrate an understanding of the elements of discourse
Sep. 22
Ch.5 “Nothing Gold Can Stay” Analyzing Poetry Handout
R.1 Word Analysis, Fluency, and Systematic Vocabulary Development
Sep. 26
Read Ch.5 and 6 Ch.5,6 Vocab. Context Clues Handout
R12.BEG find the meaning of simple known vocabulary
Sep. 27
In class Vocabulary Team Competition. Part 3 Using new words in a sentence. Ch. 5 and 6 Questions 1 and 2
R12.BEG find the meaning of simple known vocabulary
Sep. 28
Back To School Night
Sep. 29
Mid Term Quiz Review
R 1.3 W1.2, W3
Oct. 3
Mid Term Quiz
Oct. 4
Preview Questions 1 and 2 for Ch. 7 and 8 Read and answer questions
R 1.3
Oct. 5
Writing Prompt 4: What do you think the differences are between the gangs described in our book and the gangs of today?
R 1,3 CA.ELA.11.W.2.4 Write historical investigation reports
Oct. 6
Begin Webquest: www.ciampatime.com
W3
Oct. 10
Work on Webquest or begin Final Essay Assignment
W3 R.1.6 Demonstrate use of sophisticated learning tools by following technical directions
Oct. 11
Chapters 9-12 Questions Preview. Finish Book
W 2.4
Oct. 12
Outsiders Play. Read in Class
W.1.1 Demonstrate an understanding of the elements of discourse
Oct. 13
Outsiders the Movie Part 2
Oct. 17
All Chapter Questions 1-12 Due
R1.3
Oct. 18
Plot Development and Theme for Chapter 10-12 Handout
CA.ELA.9.R.1.3 Generate relevant questions about readings on issues that can be researched.
Oct. 19
Work on Webquest or Final Essay
W1.2
1
Oct. 20
Final Essay: First Draft Due
Make Up Day
Oct. 24
Outsiders: Written part of Webquest Due
R 1.3 W1.2
Oct. 25
Webquest Performance or Web Demo Due
W.1.2 Use point of view, characterization, style (e.g., use of irony), and related elements for specific rhetorical and aesthetic purposes.
Oct. 26
Final Essay received Final Draft Due
R 1.3 W1.2
Oct. 27
Review for Final Assessment (Test)
R 1.3 W1.2 R 1,2,4,5
W3 R 1,2,4,5
W3 R 1.6 W1.1 W2.4
Oct.28
Final-- Assessment
R 1.3 W1.2, W3
Oct. 31
Final-- Assessment
End of Quarter Party
Happy Halloween
Student Signature ___________________________________________ Date _____________________
Teacher Signature __________________________________________ Date _____________________