9th Grade Week 34 Agenda & Obj. 5/5-5/9Monday-Friday: The Things They Carried• 9.4.10.10 By the end of Gr.9, read and comprehend

literature…• 9.4.3.3 Analyze how complex characters…• 9.4.4.4 Determine the meaning of words and phrases…• 9.9.1.1 Initiate and participate in a range of collaborate

discussions…• 9.11.5.5 Demonstrate understanding of figurative

language…• 9.4.1.1 Cite textual evidence…explicitly as well as inferences

drawn• 9.7.4.4 Produce clear and coherent writing…• 9.7.10.10 Write routinely over extended time frames and

shorter time frames…

Daily Writing: Nature 5/5/14Choose one prompt to respond to and explain with detail:

•“Green is the prime color of the word, and that from which its loveliness arises.” ~ Pedro•“Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better.” ~ Albert Einstein

Planner:• Quiz tomorrow on Ch. 9-14 (study

2 sets of vocab)!

Monday: The Things They Carried1. Show me 10-14 vocab, ?s & marked

pgs.2. Think.Pair.Share.

Journal title: Discussion Ammo Ch.9-14

1. Analyze the changes in Mary Anne Bell and what these changes symbolize ( “What happened to her… was what happened to all of them. You come over clean and you get dirty and then afterward it’s never the same”Ch.9 pg.85-110

2. Discuss O’Brien’s speculations about the background of the man he killed and analyze why he does so.

Monday: The Things They Carried3 corners TTTC Ch. 9-14 -- quiz tomorrow!• Carry with you your notebook with vocab

& a pencil.• QUIETLY walk to one of the corners.• Write something you remembered ch.

9-14.• Write in complete thoughts and sign

your name next to it with round #1, #2, etc.

• Everyone needs to read what they wrote – no repeats!

• LISTEN! If you talk while the corner is reading, YOU are out of the game!

Daily Writing: Trust 5/6/14Choose one prompt to respond to and explain with detail:

•“Love all, trust few, do wrong to none.” William Shakespeare•“Learning to trust is one of life’s most difficult tasks.” ~ Isaac Watts

Planner:• Notes & examples of simile,

metaphor and imagery in TTTC due tomorrow. Notebook title: Figurative Language

Tuesday: The Things They Carried1. When you’re done with your quiz,

raise your hand and I’ll collect it.2. Work on notes due tomorrow.

Notebook title: Figurative Language1. Read the handout. Write the

definitions for imagery, metaphor & simile in your notebook.

2. Find/write at least one example of each in the last 14 chapters in TTTC. Make sure to label it and write the quote/page #.

3. IF everyone can get on task after the quiz, last 5 minutes or so: hot seat?

Daily Writing: Friend 5/7/14Choose one prompt to respond to and explain with detail:

• Who is your best friend? Why? Explain him/her.•“A friend is one who knows you, and loves you just the same.” ~Elbert Hubbard

Planner:• Due Friday: Ch. 15-16 vocab, ?s &

marked pgs. (131-154)

Wednesday: The Things They CarriedStudent Council today in my room during 4th period.1. Show me your notes/examples.

Share!2. Context Clues Ch. 15-16• Try to get as many as you can

using context clues.• Notebook title: TTTC Vocab

Ch.15-16• Write the word, definition and

either a picture or sentence using the word.

2. Popcorn read and work on study guide ?s Ch. 15-16 (pg. 131-154) Due Friday what you don’t get done in class!

Daily Writing: Funny 5/8/14Choose one prompt to respond to and explain with detail:

• “An escalator can never break; it can only become stairs.” ~ Mitch Hedberg

•Write down your favorite joke!Planner:• Due Friday: Ch. 15-16 vocab, ?s

& marked pgs. (131-154)

Thursday: Poetry/Figurative Language1. Textbook pg. 6042.Journal title: How Does

Communication Change Us?1. Respond to “Discuss It” pg.6042. Discuss with a peer.3. Respond to “Write About It” pg.

6053. Add definitions to your notes

pg. 608-609.Stay on pg. 609 -- Don’t turn the page!

Thursday: Poetry/Figurative Language4. Read & then discuss the side

notes on “Voice” at your tables. Pg. 613-614

5.Exit ticket: Finish Critical Thinking ?s on pg. 615 on a separate piece of paper.

Daily Writing: Week/Weekend 5/9/14Choose one prompt to respond to and explain with detail:

• What are you looking forward to this weekend? Why? Explain!•What did you learn this week?Planner:• Due Tues: Read0, vocab & ?s

Ch. 17-19• Quiz Wed on Ch. 15-19 (2 sets

of vocab – study NOW!)

Friday: The Things They Carried1. Show me your vocab, ?s and

marked pages Ch.15-16. As I check, discuss with a partner.

2. Context Clues QUIZ Ch. 17-193. When you’re done, raise your

hand and read silently/work on study guide ?s Ch. 17 (pg. 155-179). Due Tuesday what you don’t get done in class!