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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

 

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