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=__Beginning Documents__= [|2008-2009 Syllabus.doc] [|Behavioral Contract.doc] [|Class Rules.doc] =__1-28-09__= [|Boy-Vocab.doc (page 2 only)]

=__1-29-09__= Begin reading __Boy__ to letter F. Answer letters A-F.

=__1-30-09__= Finish Reading __Boy [|WOD 7.doc] [|Boy Worksheet.doc]__

=__2-2-09__= [|Autobiography Graphic Org.doc] [|Autobiography Rubric.doc]

=__2-3-09__= [|StoryCorps Treasure Hunt.doc]

=__2-4-09__= [|Next set of directions.doc]

=__2-5-09__= Read "Mexico Next Right" and answer questions A-E

=__2-6-09__= Autobiographies and Journals Due

=__2-9-09__= Read "The Boy Left Behind" [|Boy Left Behind Graphic Org.doc]

=__2-10-09__= [|Boy Left Behind Check Quiz.doc]

=__2-11-09__= Read "Shipwreck"

=__2-12-09__= Graphic Organizer Rough Drafts Due

=__2-13-09__= Writer's Journals Due Film + 3 traits and examples notecard

=__2-17-09__= Biographies with Interview questions/notes Due! [|Writers on Writing Worksheet.doc] + reading pg. 431

=__2-18-09__= Complete the Your Turn Exercise on pg. 435 [|Nonfiction Skills Builder Worksheet.doc]

=__2-19-09__= WOD 8 Quiz [|Analyzing Visuals.docx]

=__2-20-09__= Conjunction Quiz Listen to two songs and analyze style and make generalizations. Journals due Monday

=__2-23-09__= Collect Journals "Apply Reading Skills" questions 1-4 Pg. 439 Question 5 = Describe a childhood memory. What are some foods, smells, people, music, etc. that bring back memories?

=__2-24-09__= Read "How to Eat a Guava" Complete Style Chart and questions 1-4 pg. 443

=__2-25-09__= SUBSTITUTE- Mark Twain Movie and Worksheet

=__2-26-09__= Background discussions Begin reading Cub Pilot on the Mississippi pg. 447 Answer questions A-F

=__2-27-09__= Finish reading "Cub Pilot..." Check Quiz Shamrock Extra Credit Assignment

=__3-2 and 3-3__= Schools Closed

=__3-4-09__= Turned in Grammar Warm-ups Journal- What is your personal identity? Personal Biopoems due! Visit this link for Biopoem prompt and example []

=__3-5-09__= Read "The Secret Latina"

=__3-6-09__= Finish reading "The Secret Latina" and create biopoem on Chambers Chambers Biopoem and Questions 1-3 pg. 465 due [|author biopoem.docx]

=__3-9-09__= Journal entry: What has changed your life? Is there a person, a song, a movie, a book? Read "The Grandfather" by Gary Soto Complete questions 1-2, 4-7, and 9

=__3-10-09__= Read and Maya Angelou poem and analyze it [|MayaAngelou Poem Analysis WKSHT.doc] Poems can be found here: []

=__3-11-09__= Finish presenting poems Read Bio on Maya Angelou pg. 488 Write 5 facts about Maya Angelou Read "Woman Work" and answer questions A + B

=__3-12-09__= See Mr. Callaghan

=__3-13-09__= See Mr. Callaghan

=__3-16-09__= Read "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" and the poem "Caged Bird" Answer questions A-E and explain what the "caged bird" stands for. What does it represent?

=__3-17-09__= SU Career Day Field Trip + Notes on Persuasion Power Point on Persuasion: [|Persuasion.ppt] [|logical fallacy worksheet.doc]

=__3-18-09__= Students will analyze "hidden persuaders" Power Point on Subliminal Messages in advertising Complete questions 1-5 pg.526

=__3-19-09__= Students will read //Setting the Record Straight// pgs. 565-575 Then, write 2 pro and 2 con arguments on: "Should graphic novels be incorporated into the English curriculum? Should students be able to read graphic novels and essays?"

=__3-20-09__= Mr. Brown's last day!! Students will choose: A) Create a persuasive graphic essay using logos, pathos, and ethos. or B) Design an advertisement to sell a product. In your advertisement include logos, pathos, and a few logical fallacies. Also, include one subliminal message in your advertisement.

=__Final Thoughts__= My past few months here have been a terrific experience. I have learned so much from each and every one of you. You guys have been excellent students and I have really enjoyed working with you. Thanks for your support. I wish all of you the very best. Keep up the good work and never give up! Best Wishes,

Mr. Brown