All lessons are subject to change!
Week of November 2 - 6, 2009
REMINDERS FOR THE WEEK:
MONDAY
* AR: Students take AR tests for late credit.
* Compound Sentences: Students will take notes and complete together
Compound Sentences WS. Homework: WS - Simple or Compound? (due tomorrow)
* Propaganda: Students will discuss fact vs. opinion, and be introduced to
propaganda/persuasive techniques. Homework: Persuasive Techniques in Media
chart (due Monday, November 9).
TUESDAY
* Compound Sentences: Review Homework: Simple or Compound? Students will
complete together WS - Compound Sentence Review.
* Propaganda: Review types of propaganda introduced yesterday; Students
identify various types of propaganda through media (print and video).
Introduction to propaganda project - students will develop an original
product, create a print ad using one or more types of propaganda. Students
may work in pairs or individually.
WEDNESDAY
* Library
* Compound Sentences: Students will review simple and compound sentences,
and then write original sentences of both types. Students should follow
directions on WS and include at least 8 words in each sentence.
* Propaganda: Students will begin working on project introduced yesterday.
THURSDAY
* Compound Sentences: Review on board WS completed yesterday.
* Propaganda: Students may continue working on project which will be due
Monday. Reminder that the propaganda ad chart is also due Monday.
FRIDAY
* Library
ACCELERATED READER DUE DATES:
AR Test #1: Friday, December 4, 2009
AR Test #2: Friday, January 8, 2010
Reminder that a reading log and graphic organizer are due before taking the
test. Students will not be given class time to complete this paper work on
the test dates.
