Mr. Nicholson’s Weekly Assignments

Class:  English 10A                 Date: 09/08-09/12

Monday

Bellwork:       

Critical view p. 50 (lit)

Standard/ESLR:

Literary Analysis 3.6 Analyze and trace an author's development of time and sequence, including the use of complex literary devices (e.g., foreshadowing, flashbacks).

ESLR #1

Notes:            

Foreshadowing & flashback

In Class:         

Read “The Monkey’s Paw” p. 50

R&A p. 58

Homework:    

Read “The Bridegroom” p. 59

Tuesday:

Bellwork:       

Review for Vocab. Test

Standard/ESLR:

Writing Conventions 1.3 Demonstrate an understanding of proper English usage and control of grammar, paragraph and sentence structure, diction, and syntax.

ESLR #2

Notes:            

Schaffer 1-chunk paragraph

In Class:         

Ex # 29 – 33 pp. 233-35

Unit 1 Vocab Test

Homework:    

Ex # 34 p. 235

Wednesday:

Bellwork:       

R&A p. 64 # 1-4

Standard/ESLR:

Literary Analysis 3.7 Recognize and understand the significance of various literary devices, including figurative language, imagery, allegory, and symbolism, and explain their appeal.

Notes:            

Theme & symbol

In Class:         

Read “The Masque of the Red Death” p. 82

Homework:    

R&A p. 89 # 1-9

Thursday:

Bellwork:       

Critical View p. 233

Standard/ESLR:

Written Conventions 1.1 Identify and correctly use clauses (e.g., main and subordinate), phrases (e.g., gerund, infinitive, and participial), and mechanics of punctuation (e.g., semicolons, colons, ellipses, hyphens).

ESLR #2

Notes:            

Verb Phrases (16.4)

In Class:         

Ex # 37-43 pp. 237-239

Homework:    

Ex # 45 p. 239

Friday:

Bellwork:       

Prepare comp. Book to be graded.

Standard/ESLR:

Literary Analysis 3.3 Analyze interactions between main and subordinate characters in a literary text (e.g., internal and external conflicts, motivations, relationships, influences) and explain the way those interactions affect the plot.

ESLR #3

Notes:            

Plot diagram

In Class:         

Read/write (follow format)

Homework:    

Complete a plot diagram on either The Dream Comes True or A Walk to the Jetty. You may do both stories for up to 25 pts. Extra Credit

Reminders: