There will come soft rains

Bell Ringers: Select the correct answer and circle the context clues.
1. The pillar IMPEDED my ability to see the screen
A. Halt; stopping    B. Poverty  C.Route; travel plan   D. Blocked; obstructed E. Plots; schemes
2. After the sudden CESSATION of the car alarm, the silence seemed deep.
A. Halt; stopping B. Poverty C.Route; travel plan D. Blocked; obstructed E. Plots; schemes

3As part of our ITINERARY, we will be in Cleveland on Saturday.
A. Halt; stopping B. Poverty C.Route; travel plan D. Blocked; obstructed E. Plots; schemes
4. The twins whispered together and laughed, cooking up one of their INTRIGUES.
A. Halt; stopping B. Poverty C.Route; travel plan D. Blocked; obstructed E. Plots; schemes

5  Many lost their jobs, and the number of people living in INDIGENCE.
A. Halt; stopping B. Poverty C.Route; travel plan D. Blocked; obstructed E. Plots; schemes
Terms: Personification, Metaphor, Simile, Tone, Mood, Irony, Onomatopoeia, Plot structure

Goal: Students will utilize assigned short story terms and apply them in context
Students will practice interpreting context clues and taking notes
Students will understand the ideas of the future as told by Ray Bradbury.

Monday, 10/22 and Tuesday, 10/23- Students will review the short story "There Will Come Soft Rains"
Students will review their notes and discuss the context
Students will discuss the possibility of the story being realistic to our current society

Students will complete two worksheets: A. Plot Structure    B. Quiz/ worksheet

Wednesday, 10/24 Review Vocabulary unit 5

All original sentences and lesson will be due

Thursday, 10/25 Review for Quarterly Exam 1
1. log on to www.turnitin.com
2. Select 20 questions
3. begin the exam
4. Good luck

Friday, 10/26- Vocab Test

Monday, 10/29- Quarterly Exam 1



R11.B.1: Understand components within and between texts.

R11.B.2: Standard - 1.2.10.D: Analyze inferences and draw conclusions, citing textual support, based on an author’s explicit assumptions and beliefs about a subject.

Understand fiction appropriate to grade level.

R11.A.2: Understand nonfiction appropriate to grade level.

-Analyze inferences and draw conclusions based on text

-Analyze the effectiveness of figurative language

Academic Content Standards:
15.1.11A- Write with a distinctive focus.
1.5.11B- Write using well-developed content appropriate for the topic.
1.5.11C- Write with controlled organization.

Keystone Review

10/15-10-19
Bell Ringers: Select the correct answer and circle the context clues.
1. His odd behavior PERPLEXES them
A. Spread or flow   B. Confuses or puzzles C. Great pain or suffering D.Quality of being distant or Removed E. Something ridiculous or nonsensical

2. Our reasonable request was treated as and ABSURDITY.  They treated us as if we were asking for a million dollars.
A. Spread or flow B. Confuses or puzzles C. Great pain or suffering D.Quality of being distant or Removed E. Something ridiculous or nonsensical

3.It didn't take long for the odor to permeate the entire apartment.
A. Spread or flow B. Confuses or puzzles C. Great pain or suffering D.Quality of being distant or Removed E. Something ridiculous or nonsensical

4. The troubled expression on her face revealed the ANGUISH she felt inside..
A. Spread or flow B. Confuses or puzzles C. Great pain or suffering D.Quality of being distant or Removed E. Something ridiculous or nonsensical

5. His ALOOFNESS made him appear to be unfriendly.
A. Spread or flow B. Confuses or puzzles C. Great pain or suffering D.Quality of being distant or Removed E. Something ridiculous or nonsensical


Goal: Students will be able to understand how to assess a prompt

Monday, 10/15:
Review Keystone Essay/ Responses
Evaluate grading format and expectations
Use the Keystone link on upper right

Tuesday, 10/16
Vocabulary Unit 4 Review
-Students must complete Unit 4 and turn in their original sentences

Wednesday, 10/17
Complete the Study Island Keystone Pre-Test
If time we will begin Vocabulary Strategies

www.studyisland.com

Thursday, 10/18
Students will be introduced to Ray Bradbury
Students will discuss "The Future"
Students will begin reading the short story, "There will come soft rains" pg  259

R11.B.1: Understand components within and between texts.

R11.B.2: Standard - 1.2.10.D: Analyze inferences and draw conclusions, citing textual support, based on an author’s explicit assumptions and beliefs about a subject.

Understand fiction appropriate to grade level.

R11.A.2: Understand nonfiction appropriate to grade level.

-Analyze inferences and draw conclusions based on text

-Analyze the effectiveness of figurative language

Academic Content Standards:
15.1.11A- Write with a distinctive focus.
1.5.11B- Write using well-developed content appropriate for the topic.
1.5.11C- Write with controlled organization.

Prompts

10/8-10/12
Bell Ringers:  Select the correct answer and circle the context clues.
1. James is a STAUNCH supporter of his family
A. Impossible to recover   B. Producing wealth  C. Steadfast; loyal D. a stock of works  E. first public appearance

2. After loosing $10,000 last year, he closed the business when it was no longer LUCRATIVE..
A. Impossible to recover B. Producing wealth C. Steadfast; loyal D. a stock of works E. first public appearance

3. Terrified of this new experience, the singer was nervous before her DEBUT..
A. Impossible to recover B. Producing wealth C. Steadfast; loyal D. a stock of works E. first public appearance

4. The singer's REPERTOIRE was limited to show tunes.
A. Impossible to recover B. Producing wealth C. Steadfast; loyal D. a stock of works E. first public appearance

5. After the computer crashed, the files were IRRETRIEVABLE.
A. Impossible to recover B. Producing wealth C. Steadfast; loyal D. a stock of works E. first public appearance


Goal: Students will be able to understand how to answer a prompt/ essay question

Prompt:
Applying the organizational strategies discussed in today's lesson, students will write a journal on the following:
They say you can't judge a book by its cover. How does this saying apply to one of the five main characters in "Hearts and Hands" and "The Open Window"?Be specific and use examples.

Monday:  Students will review Essay structure.  Students from the writing center will be here to peer edit and assist in the writing process

 Vocab unit 3 is due...REM. TO HIGHLIGHT YOUR CONTEST CLUES
Tuesday:1. Students will go over vocab lesson 2
2. Students will turn in 15 original sentences using context clues
3. Students will review steps to writing an essay question
-Students will discuss simple peer editing marks

Wednesday-Students will peer edit their essays along with the help from the students in the writing center.

1. Students will review essay structure and methods to answer an essay question.
Steps to writing an essay question:
http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/737/1/



Thursday-  Students will finish their essays and submit their work to www.turnitin.comTips:
Be sure you keep a clear focus. (Stick to a yes or no answer. NO MAYBE)
Pay attention to your grammar.
Give as many examples as possible to support your stance.
Make sure you justify each of your key points with support.


Links:
5 Paragraph essay format LINK
5 Paragraph Outline LINK

Friday:  Students will take vocab test 3
Students will work on vocab unit 4

Monday, 10/15:
Review Keystone Essay/ Responses
Evaluate grading format and expectations
Use the Keystone link on upper right

R11.B.1: Understand components within and between texts.

R11.B.2: Standard - 1.2.10.D: Analyze inferences and draw conclusions, citing textual support, based on an author’s explicit assumptions and beliefs about a subject.

Understand fiction appropriate to grade level.

R11.A.2: Understand nonfiction appropriate to grade level.

-Analyze inferences and draw conclusions based on text

-Analyze the effectiveness of figurative language

Academic Content Standards:
15.1.11A- Write with a distinctive focus.
1.5.11B- Write using well-developed content appropriate for the topic.
1.5.11C- Write with controlled organization.