Vocab Quiz #2 & Ch 13 & 14 review

Objectives:

-Draw conclusions and make inferences about events and characters in TKAM by answering questions about chapter 13 & 14

-Demonstrate an understanding of vocabulary words from TKAM via a quiz.

Agenda:
-Turn in Vocab packets
-TKAM Ch 4-14 Vocabulary Quiz
-Ch 13 & 14 partner review
-Turn in TKAM Packet Week #3

-ES Kahoot review

HW:
All: Read Ch. 15 TKAM

Ch 11-13 TKAM

Objectives:

-Draw conclusions and make inferences about events and characters in TKAM by answering questions about chapter 12

-Demonstrate ability to construct evidence sentences by utilizing new punctuation rules and text evidence from TKAM

Agenda:

BELLWORK Protrude

Ch 11 & 12 Review
Read Ch. 13

HW:
Read Ch. 14 and complete Ch. 14 HW F17
Study vocab words, test tomorrow

More Evidence Sentence Notes & Practice

Objectives:

--Identify and infer the meaning of a significant text excerpt from TKAM

-Draw conclusions and make inferences about events and characters in TKAM by answering questions about chapter 11

Agenda:

-BELLWORK Interrogation and Frivolous

-More Evidence Sentence Notes & Practice
-Begin Reading Chapter 12

HW:

All: Read Chapter 12. and complete the Ch 12 homework
All: Next vocab quiz this Thursday 8/31

TKAM Quiz 1-9

Objectives:

-demonstrate knowledge of Chapters 1-9 via a multiple choice quiz

Agenda:
-TKAM Quiz 1-9

-Ch. 10 Review/Title of novel

-Begin reading Ch. 11

HW:

-Read Ch. 11

- Chapter 11 HW Work: Focus on Diction, Detail and Tone of Mrs. Dubose

Ch. 1-9 Review

Objectives:

-Define a new vocabulary term and write a showing sentence utilizing the word
-Review Ch. 1-9 TKAM with groups
-Construct original Evidence Sentence with a provided piece of text evidence

Agenda:

BELLWORK Attributes

ES Practice

Silent Game Ch. 1-9 Review
Start Ch. 10

HW:

All-Read Ch. 10 TKAM 
TKAM Ch. 1-9 Quiz Monday

Mood in TKAM

Objectives:

Students will analyze passages for tone and mood through the identification and interpretation of specific words and phrases.

Agenda:

-BELLWORK Analogous

-Mood notes
-Mood in TKAM
-ES Check

-Begin reading Ch. 9

HW:

All: Read Ch 9 TKAM and complete the Homework Slip:

Chapter 8

Objectives: Draw conclusions and make inferences about events and characters in TKAM by answering questions about chapters 6 and 7.

Agenda:
TKAM Ch. 1-3 Vocabulary test S17

BELLWORKAberration

Block 2: Writing Academy Evidence Sentences
Blocks 3 & 4: Ch. 6 & 7 Review
Begin reading chapter 8

HW:

Read Ch. 8 and complete HW slip

Evidence Sentence Notes

Objectives: Identify the components of Evidence Sentences by taking notes on how to construct an ES

Agenda:
Writing Academy - ES
Eight minute fluency writing:

BELLWORK Malignant

QUICK 1-6 VOCAB REVIEW

HW:

Read chapters 6 & 7

Complete HW Slip

Vocab test tomorrow

Direct versus Indirect Characterization

Objectives:

-Draw conclusions about characters in TKAM by referring to text evidence that utilizes indirect characterization

-Cite evidence of indirect characterization about character Miss Maudie Atkinson and make inferences about her character

Agenda:

-BELLWORK Indigenous

-Ch 4 Review Literacy Focus : Direct and Indirect Characterization
-definition and images accompanying ch 4 Review
-Reader's Theater: TKAM Chapter 5

HW:

-All: Finish reading Chapter 5 TKAM

Vocab test this Wednesday

Due tomorrow:

-CP Worksheet

-H Worksheet

Vocab: Intimidation & Ch 1-3 Significant Text Excerpts

Objectives:

-Participate in a team building activity through setting up TKAM appointment clocks

-Choose the best text evidence from ch 1-3 to represent the novel

Agenda:
-Turn in week one TKAM classwork and homework packet

-BELLWORK Intimidation

-appointment clocks setup

-SignIficant Text Excerpts Ch. 1-3

-Begin reading Ch. 4 TKAM

HW:

All: Read TKAM Ch. 4

Vocab & "Challenged" notes

Objectives:

-Define two new vocab terms and utilize in two original showing sentences

-Identify and discuss why the author includes specific diction into their novels via the censorship ppt.

Agenda:

Vocab BELLWORK: Evasion

"Challenged" notes & discussion 

Vocab BELLWORK:Eccentric

Read aloud Ch. 3 TKAM

Homework:

1.  Finish reading Ch. 3 TKAM 

2.  Tell your parents to come to Curriculum Night tonight

Screencast notes

Objectives:

-View and create a timeline of events throughout the Great Depression via the screencast

Agenda:

Screencast- via Google classroom

Homework:
All:
1. Read Ch. 2 TKAM and complete the Chapter Two TKAM Homework
2.  Tell your parents to come to curriculum night Thursday 8/17

TKAM Vocab, Ch 1 Review, Diction & Detail

Objectives:

-Define a vocabulary term from the novel, TKAM
-Identify characters in TKAM through Ch. 1 review
-Familiarize myself with a brief history of the Great Depression via viewing a screencast

Agenda:

BELLWORK: Malevolent

Ch. 1 Review Diction & Detail
Ch. 1 Review

HW:

-Finish the Honors Censorship Packet due tomorrow

Humanities I Digital Challenge

Objectives:

-demonstrate my knowledge about the Humanities I course via a short quiz

-join a Google Classroom and participate in a Digital Challenge – exploring the 9th grade English website

Agenda:

Warm up quiz on syllabus

Digital Challenge/GO over Censorship Packet with Honors Students

Go check out your TKAM books

-View Emaze intro to TKAM and discuss images as a class
-Begin reading Ch. 1 TKAM

Honors HW:

Honors Censorship Packet Read the directions on the second page to complete this packet due on Wed 8/16.
All: Read Ch. 1 TKAM

Diagnostic writing assessment/Intro to Injustice & Perseverance

Objectives:  

Respond to a provided essay prompt on demand

Define Injustice and Perseverance and apply its meaning to an image

Agenda:

Intro to Injustice & Perseverance

Writing assessment in class (1 hour timed writing).

HW:  

-Honors Program Agreement parent signature
-Buy required supplies for Humanities (see syllabus)

-Honors students: revise and type Hero essay that we completed in class today: due Monday

Welcome to Ninth grade English

Hello, students and parents.  Welcome to Humanities I with Mrs. Capen.  I am pleased to have you in my class this term and hope that you utilize this blog to keep you up to date on what is happening in class and what the daily homework will be.

About me:  I am a San Diego native that attended Will C. Crawford High School.  I received my Bachelor's degree from San Diego State University, spent a year at CSU San Marcos for my teaching credential, and followed that up with a Master's degree from Point Loma Nazarene University.  This will be my 14th year teaching at Steele Canyon.  When I'm not in the classroom, I am busily raising my two sons.

Your job: Please familiarize yourself with this blog and parents: make sure to fill out and submit the Parent Contact Info via the link under the Need to know items.  This assignment is worth 10 points. Also, to receive daily reminders, enter your email.

I am looking forward to this term.  Rah Rah Cougars!

Homework:
1.  Read over the Honors Program agreement, if you'd like to pursue Honors, please sign and date and return this form tomorrow.

2.  Fill out and submit the Parent Contact Info on this blog.

3.  Purchase required materials (see syllabus).

Welcome to Humanities I, Ninth grade English with Mrs. Capen

Hello, students and parents.  Welcome to Humanities I with Mrs. Capen.  I am pleased to have you in my class this term and hope that you utilize this blog to keep you up to date on what is happening in class and what the daily homework will be.

About me:  I am a San Diego native that attended Will C. Crawford High School.  I received my Bachelor's degree from San Diego State University, spent a year at CSU San Marcos for my teaching credential, and followed that up with a Master's degree from Point Loma Nazarene University.  This will be my 14th year teaching at Steele Canyon.  When I'm not in the classroom, I am busily raising my two sons.

Your job: Please familiarize yourself with this blog and parents: make sure to fill out and submit the Parent Contact Info via the link under the Need to know items.  This assignment is worth 10 points. Also, to receive daily reminders, enter your email.

I am looking forward to this term.  Rah Rah Cougars!

Homework:
1.  Read over the Honors Program agreement, if you'd like to pursue Honors, please sign and date and return this form tomorrow.

2.  Fill out and submit the Parent Contact Info on this blog.

3.  Purchase required materials (see syllabus).