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American Literature: Term 4 Archive of Weekly Syllabi
Below is a list of assignments and assessments completed thus far in the current marking period. Whenever possible, hyperlinks to resources useful in the completion of the assignment or assessment have been provided. Look at your X2 online grade report to check on which assignments you have completed for this term.
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Assignments/Assessments & Available Online Resources
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This work was completed during the week of...
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October Sky
October Sky
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4/5/10 - 4/9/10
4 days of class &
1 guidance day
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October Sky
October Sky & SAT Preparation
October Sky & SAT Preparation
- Hand-in entry # 6 (double entry for chapter 9).
- Practice #1 of SAT 25 minute timed write (along with scoring).
- Continue following reading and reader's response schedule for October Sky: read chapter 10: "Miss Riley" (pages 163- 184).
- Use sticky-notes to identify significant events or questions you have identified as a reader. During our next class period, you will complete a short essay response which will be scored for accuracy and depth of understanding.
- Optional: Click here to continue your preparation for the SAT.
October Sky
October Sky & SAT Preparation
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4/12/10 - 4/16/10
5 days of class
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October Sky & SAT Preparation
October Sky
October Sky
- Hand-in entry # 9 (double-entry response for chapter 13)
- View and discuss documentary (dvd extra) "Aiming High: The Story of the Rockey Boys".
- Continue following reading and reader's response schedule for October Sky: read Chapter 14: "The Pillar Explosion" (pages 246- 255) and Chapter 15: "The State Toopers" (pages 256- 264) and complete the literature circle role of your choice (entry # 10).
- Optional: Click here to continue your preparation for the SAT.
October Sky
- Lit. circle discussion # 4
- Hand-in entry # 10 (lit. circle response for chapters 14 & 15)
- Explore the text connections between the film version and the book version of this memoir by viewing and discussing selected scenes from October Sky.
- Continue following reading and reader's response schedule for October Sky: read Chapter 16: "A Natural Arrogance"(pages 265 - 273) and Chapter 17: "Valentine"(pages 274 - 283) and complete a reader's double entry (entry # 11).
- Optional: Click here to continue your preparation for the SAT.
Pep Rally Day
Tracking Thoreau
- Hand-in entry # 11 (double-entry response for chapters 16 & 17)
- What kind of detail should be in your nature journal entry? Click here and see an example of an "A" nature journal entry.
- Review the "tips and tricks" for a successful nature journal experience.
- Head outside to complete April Nature Journal Entry
- Complete work not completed in class. Optional: Click here to continue your preparation for the SAT.
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4/19/10 - 4/23/10
4.5 days of class & pep rally
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Spring Break!
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4/26/10 - 4/30/10
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October Sky
- Mrs Juster is absent today.
- Read Chapter 18: "The Bump" (pages 284 - 292) and Chapter 19: "Picking Up and Going On" (pages 293 - 301)
- Complete Entry # 12 as a response to Chapters 18 & 19.
October Sky
- Mrs Juster is absent today.
- Read Chapter 20: "O'Dell's Treasure" (pages 302 - 311) and complete a reader's double entry (entry # 13) for this chapter.
October Sky
- Hand-in completed April Nature Journal Entries
- Literature Circle Discussion for Entry # 12 (Chapters 18 & 19)
- Formal class discussion for Chapter 20. See scoring rubric for academic discourse before we begin our discussion.
- Begin reading Chapter 21: "Zincoshine" (pages 312 - 335).
- Use sticky-notes to identify significant events or questions you have identified as a reader. During our next class period, you will complete a short essay response which will be scored for accuracy and depth of understanding.
October Sky
- Short Essay Response for Chapter 21 "Zincoshine".
- Begin reading Chapter 22: "We Do the Math" (pages 336 - 357) and complete a reader's double entry (entry # 14).
October Sky
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5/3/10 - 5/7/10
5 days of class
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October Sky
- Lit. Circle Discussion for Entry # 15
- Continue reading and responding to novel.
- Follow reading and reader's response schedule for October Sky. Read: Chapter 24: "A Suit for Indianapolis" (pages 384- 392) and Chapter 25: "The National Science Fair" (pages 393 - 406) and complete a reader's double entry (entry # 16).
October Sky
NECAP TESTING
NECAP TESTING
October Sky
- Discuss October Sky as a whole and review reader's responses. View and discuss selected scenes from the film version of October Sky. Compare/contrast film version with book version.
- Prepare for essay test on October Sky by reviewing personally completed reader's responses and novel as a whole.
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5/10/10 -5/14/10
3 days of class & 2 NECAP Days
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October Sky
Begin essay test on October Sky
October Sky
Finish essay test on October Sky
The Great Gatsby
*Note: Mrs. Juster was absent today so Mother Goose was at the helm!
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Introduction to The Great Gatsby
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Discuss reading and literacy strategies.
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Begin reading and and discussing The Great Gatsby
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Note: Be prepared to demonstrate depth of thinking and a developing critical understanding of this reading. Use one of the literacy strategies we explored this year (reader's response, sticky-notes, etc.…) to hold your thinking.
The Great Gatsby
*Note: Mrs. Juster was absent today so Mother Goose was at the helm!
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Discuss reading and share responses by participating in online discusssion of chapter # 1 at www.turnitin.com
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Continue reading and discussing The Great Gatsby
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Prepare for Gatsby Party on Monday 5/24
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Note: Be prepared to demonstrate depth of thinking and a developing critical understanding of this reading. Use one of the literacy strategies we explored this year (reader's response, sticky-notes, etc.…) to hold your thinking.
Tracking Thoreau
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*Note: Mrs. Juster was absent today so Mother Goose was at the helm!
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What kind of detail should be in your nature journal entry? Click here and see an example of an "A" nature journal entry.
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Note: Be prepared to demonstrate depth of thinking and a developing critical understanding of this reading. Use one of the literacy strategies we explored this year (reader's response, sticky-notes, etc.…) to hold your thinking.
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5/70/10 -5/21/10
5 days of class
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The Great Gatsby
- Gatsby Party & Writing Prompt/Reflection on Chapter # 3 (If you miss this, you must see me after school or during a lunch/study so you can view the PowerPoint presentation and complete the response which is tied to chapter 3 of The Great Gatsby.)
- Table Discussion: During your party, you will be writing about Chapter 3. You also need to discuss the following question related to Chapter 2- "Is Tom really a Roman Catholic? Why does it matter?"
- Follow reading and reader's response schedule for The Great Gatsby: Read Chapter 4.
- Note: Be prepared to demonstrate depth of thinking and a developing critical understanding of this reading. Use one of the literacy strategies we explored this year (reader's response, sticky-notes, etc.…) to hold your thinking.
The Great Gatsby
- Table/whole class discussions topics for chapter 4 of The Great Gatsby:
- Why is Gatsby so interested in Nick?
- What inferences can Nick make about Gatsby following his encounter with Meyer Wolfshiem?
- When and in what context did Daisy and Gatsby first meet?
- What decision did Daisy weigh while taking a bath on the day before her wedding?
- What are the various "Text to World/Text" connections between chapter 4 and this article from the Smithsonian.
- Follow reading and reader's response schedule for The Great Gatsby: Read Chapter 5.
- Note: Be prepared to demonstrate depth of thinking and a developing critical understanding of this reading. Use one of the literacy strategies we explored this year (reader's response, sticky-notes, etc.…) to hold your thinking.
The Great Gatsby
- Table/whole class discussions topics for chapter 5 of The Great Gatsby:
- Why is Gatsby so nervous before meeting Daisy again?
- Is there any symbolism or metaphor with the setting?
- Who plays piano for them? Why? What's significant about that detail? What/who might it offer a connection to?
- Follow reading and reader's response schedule for The Great Gatsby: Read Chapter 6.
- Note: Be prepared to demonstrate depth of thinking and a developing critical understanding of this reading. Use one of the literacy strategies we explored this year (reader's response, sticky-notes, etc.…) to hold your thinking.
Guidance Seminar for All Juniors:
Preparing for Senior Year and the College Application Process
- Follow reading and reader's response schedule for The Great Gatsby: Read Chapter 7.
- Note: Be prepared to demonstrate depth of thinking and a developing critical understanding of this reading. Use one of the literacy strategies we explored this year (reader's response, sticky-notes, etc.…) to hold your thinking.
The Great Gatsby
- Table/whole class discussions topics for chapter 6 of The Great Gatsby:
- Who is Dan Cody?
- Who is James Gatz and why did he quit St. Olaf College?
- What’s the deal with St. Olaf College?
- What does the scene where Tom and his friends drop in on Gatsby indicate about Tom and his motivations/concerns?
- Complete a special 3 panel comic strip for chapter 7 and while you're working on this, engage in a table discussion for chapter 7 of The Great Gatsby:
- What impact does meeting Daisy and Tom’s daughter have on Gatsby?
- What does Myrtle believe she sees when she observes her husband talking to Tom?
- How does Wilson add to Tom’s anxiety?
- While at the Plaza Hotel, how does Tom effectively emasculate Gatsby?
- What motivates Myrtle to do what she does?
- What was her reasoning?
- Did Daisy act intentionally? How can you know for sure?
- What do you think Daisy and Tom could have possibly discussed over cold chicken and beer?
- Follow reading and reader's response schedule for The Great Gatsby: Read Chapter 8.
- Note: Be prepared to demonstrate depth of thinking and a developing critical understanding of this reading. Use one of the literacy strategies we explored this year (reader's response, sticky-notes, etc.…) to hold your thinking.
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5/24/10 - 5/28/10
4 days of class & one guidance day
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The Great Gatsby
- Table/whole class discussions topics for chapter 8 of The Great Gatsby:
- What is a holocaust? (Not the holocaust – remember the time period for this novel.)
- What does Gatsby’s reaction to Wilson indicate?
- What does Nick think it indicates?
- What is Nick’s advice to Gatsby? In what context does he offer this advice?
- What does Gatsby tell Nick about his past? Why is this significant?
- What is the nature of Nick and Jordan’s relationship at this point?
- How do the eyes of Dr. TJ Ecklberg and Tom Buchanan’s response to the accident in front of Wilson’s garage influence Wilson’s actions in this chapter?
- What does Nick believe Gatsby had finally accepted moments before the “ holocaust” at the swimming pool?
- Compare/contrast film version of selections from chapter 8 with close read of Fitzgerald's original text.
- Follow reading and reader's response schedule for The Great Gatsby: Read Chapter 9
- Note: Be prepared to demonstrate depth of thinking and a developing critical understanding of this reading. Use one of the literacy strategies we explored this year (reader's response, sticky-notes, etc.…) to hold your thinking.
The Great Gatsby
The Great Gatsby/Writing Workshop
Writing Workshop
- Follow these steps carefully and precisely and continue revising your scored research paper. Deadline for revisions - in-class Monday, 6/7/10.
- Work on semester portfolio project - due at the start of class on Tuesday, 6/8/10.
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6/1/10 - 6/4/10
Memorial Day & 4 days of class
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