Honors: Review pronoun cases (nominative, objective, and possessive). GUM page 172 in class as a guided practice/independent practice exercise. EOC packet one, numbers 7-21 in preparation for the End of Course test in May.
Homework: Work on reading your outside book assignment. Analogy Lessons 7 and 8 due Friday.

Gateway: Vocabulary Lesson 15 in class.
Homework: None assigned.

Vocabulary/Current Events: Work on reading the play in the assigned READ magazine. Review Power Words for the test on Friday.
Homework: Make sure to be working with your flash cards.

EXTRA CREDIT (due April 11, 2008). Read pages 404-412 in your literature book. Answer 1-7 questions on page 413. Write a one-page summary of what you have read (worth 25 points). Read library book from first period and write a one-page summary (25 points). Vocabulary lesson 12 (worth 15 points).

Honors: Begin study of "who" and "whom". Cornell Notes given in class. GUM workbook page 174 as a guided practice exercise. Chapter 2 EOC Coach book, pages 46-57, with classroom discussion, then independent practice for understanding. 
Homework: Exercise 5, page 560 in grammar book. Work on reading your outside book assignment. Analogy Lessons 7 and 8 due Friday.

Gateway: Gateway Coach Book study.
Homework: None assigned.

Vocabulary/Current Events: Finish story and conduct classroom discussion about story. Begin reading second story in the READ magazine.
Homework: Make sure to be preparing for your test on Friday.

EXTRA CREDIT (dueApril 11, 2008). Read pages 404-412 in your literature book. Answer 1-7 questions on page 413. Write a one-page summary of what you have read (worth 25 points). Read library book from first period and write a one-page summary (25 points). Vocabulary lesson 12 (worth 15 points).

Honors: Work on appositives and incomplete constructions as they pertain to pronouns. LHBK page 47 as a guided/independent practice exercise. Continue working with EOC Packet One in preparation for EOC test in May (questions 22-31). Have red/green light activity for extra points.
Homework: Exercises 6 and 7, pages 562 and 564 in grammar book. Work on reading your outside book assignment. Analogy Lessons 7 and 8 due Friday.

Gateway: Vocabulary Lesson 16 in class.
Homework: None assigned.

Vocabulary/Current Events: Finish reading second story and begin study of third story in the READ magazine.
Homework: Vocabulary Power Words test on Friday.

EXTRA CREDIT (due April 11, 2008). Read pages 404-412 in your literature book. Answer 1-7 questions on page 413. Write a one-page summary of what you have read (worth 25 points). Read library book from first period and write a one-page summary (25 points). Vocabulary lesson 12 (worth 15 points).

Honors: Work on the concept of clear/ambiguous reference with pronouns. GUM workbook pages 178, 179, and 180 in class as a guided practice exercise. Read the poem "Ballad of Birmingham", along with the non-fiction excerpt about the story behind the poem. Conduct classroom discussion, and then work on an independent practice activity.
Homework: Chapter Review A, page 567 in grammar book. Work on reading your outside book assignment. Analogy Lessons 7 and 8 due Friday.

Gateway: Continue working in Gateway Practice Book in preparation for test.
Homework: None assigned.

Vocabulary/Current Events: Finish review sheet covering all READ magazine material. Work on Power Words with a game activity with sentences/synonyms/antonyms/definitions.
Homework: Study for test tomorrow. 

EXTRA CREDIT (due April 11, 2008). Read pages 404-412 in your literature book. Answer 1-7 questions on page 413. Write a one-page summary of what you have read (worth 25 points). Read library book from first period and write a one-page summary (25 points). Vocabulary lesson 12 (worth 15 points).

Honors:  Review for Chapter 18 test on Monday. PowerPoint presentation in class about review. Chapter 3 EOC Coach book (pages 58-70). Conduct class discussion about reading, then assign independent activity work. Reflective writing about the week in class, along with a CSI grammar question. Analogy Lessons 7 and 8 due by 3:15 p.m.
Homework: Read your outside assigned reading book. 

Gateway: Library research day.
Homework: None assigned.

Vocabulary/Current Events: Power Words Test. Show flashcards for extra credit.
Homework: None assigned.

EXTRA CREDIT (due April 11, 2008). Read pages 404-412 in your literature book. Answer 1-7 questions on page 413. Write a one-page summary of what you have read (worth 25 points). Read library book from first period and write a one-page summary (25 points). Vocabulary lesson 12 (worth 15 points).

Honors: Test covering concepts learned in Chapter 18 - Pronouns. Continue working with EOC Packet One (numbers 24-35). Conduct red light/green light activity for points, and have classroom discussion about difficult concepts.
Homework: Book cards for report due May 16 and Vocabulary Lessons 9 and 10 due Friday.

Gateway: Vocabulary Lesson in workbook.
Homework: None assigned.

Vocabulary/Current Events: Assign new Power Words. PowerPoint in class reviewing definitions. Begin study of the play in the READ magazine.
Homework: Crossword Puzzle for the new set of Power Words.

EXTRA CREDIT (due April 11, 2008). Read pages 404-412 in your literature book. Answer 1-7 questions on page 413. Write a one-page summary of what you have read (worth 25 points). Read library book from first period and write a one-page summary (25 points). Vocabulary lesson 12 (worth 15 points).

Honors:  Begin study of Chapter 19 - Modifiers. Cornell Notes given in class. Review the phrases and clauses as a modifier (adjective or adverb). GUM pages 191 and 195 in class as a review. End of Course Coach Book, Lesson 4. Conduct classroom discussion about objectives, then do independent practice questions.
Homework: Exercise 1, page 574 in grammar book. Book cards for report due May 16 and Vocabulary Lessons 9 and 10 due Friday.

Gateway: Continue skill study for Gateway Test. Review green test prep pages in class.
Homework: None assigned.

Vocabulary/Current Events: Continue reading the play assigned in the READ magazine.
Homework: Work on preparing your flash cards in preparation for the test over the Power Words.

EXTRA CREDIT (due April 11, 2008). Read pages 404-412 in your literature book. Answer 1-7 questions on page 413. Write a one-page summary of what you have read (worth 25 points). Read library book from first period and write a one-page summary (25 points). Vocabulary lesson 12 (worth 15 points).

Honors: Begin study of eight troublesome modifiers. Cornell Notes in class with discussion. GUM workbook page 196 in class as a guided practice/independent practice activity. Test over EOC Packet One.
Homework: Book cards for report due May 16 and Vocabulary Lessons 9 and 10 due Friday.

Gateway: Vocabulary Lesson in workbook.
Homework: None assigned.

Vocabulary/Current Events: Continue reading the play assigned in the READ magazine. Conduct skill study lesson about plot.
Homework:  Work on preparing your flash cards in preparation for the test over the Power Words.

EXTRA CREDIT (due April 11, 2008). Read pages 404-412 in your literature book. Answer 1-7 questions on page 413. Write a one-page summary of what you have read (worth 25 points). Read library book from first period and write a one-page summary (25 points). Vocabulary lesson 12 (worth 15 points).

Honors:  Continue study of eight troublesome modifiers. Cornell Notes in class with discussion. GUM workbook page 197 in class as a guided practice/independent practice activity. Begin study of poem, "A Blessing", in class. Conduct classroom discussion about the poem.
Homework: Exercise 2, page 576 in grammar book. Book cards for report due May 16 and Vocabulary Lessons 9 and 10 due Friday.

Gateway: Continue green test prep workbook review.
Homework: None assigned.

Vocabulary/Current Events: Continue working the skill lessons about our READ magazine.
Homework:  Work on preparing your flash cards in preparation for the test over the Power Words.

EXTRA CREDIT (due April 11, 2008). Read pages 404-412 in your literature book. Answer 1-7 questions on page 413. Write a one-page summary of what you have read (worth 25 points). Read library book from first period and write a one-page summary (25 points). Vocabulary lesson 12 (worth 15 points).

Honors: Review the eight troublesome modifiers. GUM page 198 in class as a guided/independent practice activity. Finish working the poem, "A Blessing", and have activity sheet covering poetic concepts discussed. Reflective writing activity with a CSI problem in class. Begin study of EOC Packet Two, or green test prep concepts, if time allows.
Homework: Exercise 3, page 578 in grammar book. Book cards for report due May 16 and Vocabulary Lessons 9 and 10 due Friday.

Gateway: Library research day.
Homework: None assigned.

Vocabulary/Current Events: Review the Power Words in preparation for the test next week. Begin new reading of the next READ magazine.
Homework: Work on preparing your flash cards in preparation for the test over the Power Words.

EXTRA CREDIT (due April 11, 2008). Read pages 404-412 in your literature book. Answer 1-7 questions on page 413. Write a one-page summary of what you have read (worth 25 points). Read library book from first period and write a one-page summary (25 points). Vocabulary lesson 12 (worth 15 points).

Monday (April 14): Begin regular comparison of modifiers. Cornell Notes in class. GUM page 199 in class. Begin EOC Pack 2 as a review in preparation for EOC test in May. Conduct red light/green light activity in class for additional points. Classroom discussion about the EOC review.
Homework: Review A, page 579 in grammar book.

Honors: Begin regular comparison of modifiers. Cornell Notes in class. GUM page 199 in class. Begin EOC Pack 2 as a review in preparation for EOC test in May. Conduct red light/green light activity in class for additional points. Classroom discussion about the EOC review.
Homework: Review A, page 579 in grammar book. Analogy Lessons 11 and 12 due Friday by 3:15 p.m. Book cards due May 16. 

Gateway: Continue green test prep workbook review.
Homework: None assigned.

Vocabulary/Current Events: Review Power Words. Continue reading next story in READ magazine. Work on literary skill sheet if time allows.
Homework: Work on preparing your flash cards in preparation for the test over the Power Words.

EXTRA CREDIT (due April 25, 2008). Read pages 647-659 in your literature book. Answer 1-7 questions on page 659. Write a one-page summary of what you have read (worth 35 points). Read library book from first period and write a one-page summary (25 points). Vocabulary lesson 13 (worth 15 points).

Honors: Begin study of irregular comparison of modifiers. Cornell Notes in class. GUM page 200 in class, with guided and independent practice. EOC Coach Book, Lesson 5, with discussion/lecture, and independent practice for skill assessment.
Homework: Exercise 5, page 579-580 in grammar book. Analogy Lessons 11 and 12 due Friday by 3:15 p.m. Book cards due May 16. 

Gateway: Continue green test prep workbook review.
Homework: None assigned.

Vocabulary/Current Events:  Continue reading next story in READ magazine. 
Homework: Work on preparing your flash cards in preparation for the test over the Power Words.

EXTRA CREDIT (due April 25, 2008). Read pages 647-659 in your literature book. Answer 1-7 questions on page 659. Write a one-page summary of what you have read (worth 35 points). Read library book from first period and write a one-page summary (25 points). Vocabulary lesson 13 (worth 15 points).

Honors: Continue study of irregular comparison of modifiers. LHBK page 54 in class, with both guided and independent practice. Continue work in EOC Packet 2, with red light/green light activity for points. 
Homework: Exercise 6, page 580-581 in grammar book. Analogy Lessons 11 and 12 due Friday by 3:15 p.m. Book cards due May 16. 

Gateway: Continue green test prep workbook review.
Homework: None assigned.

Vocabulary/Current Events:  Continue reading next story in READ magazine. 
Homework: Work on preparing your flash cards in preparation for the test over the Power Words.

EXTRA CREDIT (due April 25, 2008). Read pages 647-659 in your literature book. Answer 1-7 questions on page 659. Write a one-page summary of what you have read (worth 35 points). Read library book from first period and write a one-page summary (25 points). Vocabulary lesson 13 (worth 15 points).

Honors: Begin working with comparative and superlative forms of modifiers. Cornell Notes given in class. GUM page 203-204 in class as guided practice activity. Conduct poem study of two poems, "Women" and "Boy at the Window". Skill assessment sheets to follow classroom discussion. 
Homework: Exercise 8, page 582-583 in grammar book. Analogy Lessons 11 and 12 due Friday by 3:15 p.m. Book cards due May 16. 

Gateway: Work Vocabulary Lesson in workbook. 
Homework: None assigned.

Vocabulary/Current Events:  Work the extra practice sheet in class as a review for the Power Words test tomorrow. 
Homework: Work on preparing your flash cards in preparation for the test over the Power Words.

EXTRA CREDIT (due April 25, 2008). Read pages 647-659 in your literature book. Answer 1-7 questions on page 659. Write a one-page summary of what you have read (worth 35 points). Read library book from first period and write a one-page summary (25 points). Vocabulary lesson 13 (worth 15 points).

Honors: Begin study of dangling modifiers in class. Cornell Notes given in class. Reflective writing activity in class with a CSI problem to write about. Possible art activity with writing. Work in intensive skill book over difficult concepts, such as main idea and making inferences about a reading selection, in preparation for EOC test.
Homework: Analogy Lessons 11 and 12 due today by 3:15 p.m. Book cards due May 16. 

Gateway: Library research day.
Homework: None assigned.

Vocabulary/Current Events:  Power Words Exam. Produce your flashcards study guide for credit. 
Homework: None assigned. 

EXTRA CREDIT (due April 25, 2008). Read pages 647-659 in your literature book. Answer 1-7 questions on page 659. Write a one-page summary of what you have read (worth 35 points). Read library book from first period and write a one-page summary (25 points). Vocabulary lesson 13 (worth 15 points).

Honors: Work on misplaced modifiers and review in preparation for test over Chapter 19 tomorrow. GUM page 211 in class as a guided practice procedure. Work on EOC Coach Lesson 7 in preparation for test in May. 
Homework: Prepare for test tomorrow. Analogy Lessons 13 and 14 due Friday by 3:15 p.m. Book cards due May 16. 

Gateway: Continue intensive study of concepts in preparation for Gateway.
Homework: None assigned. 

Vocabulary/Current Events: Acquire new set of words to work with the next two weeks. PowerPoint in class about words. Hand out flash cards for study guide.
Homework: Work on preparing your flash cards in preparation for the test over the Power Words.

EXTRA CREDIT (due April 25, 2008). Read pages 647-659 in your literature book. Answer 1-7 questions on page 659. Write a one-page summary of what you have read (worth 35 points). Read library book from first period and write a one-page summary (25 points). Vocabulary lesson 13 (worth 15 points).

Honors: Test over Chapter 19 in class. Poem study over "Boy at the Window" and "Women".  Classroom discussion covering main concepts related to each individual poem. Independent practice sheet handed out in class. 
Homework: None assigned. Analogy Lessons 13 and 14 due Friday by 3:15 p.m. Book cards due May 16. 

Gateway: Continue intensive study of concepts in preparation for Gateway.
Homework: None assigned. 

Vocabulary/Current Events: Review new set of words again as a refresh activity. Continue working with the READ magazine and try to finish up the poetry issue.
Homework: Work on preparing your flash cards in preparation for the test over the Power Words.

EXTRA CREDIT (due April 25, 2008). Read pages 647-659 in your literature book. Answer 1-7 questions on page 659. Write a one-page summary of what you have read (worth 35 points). Read library book from first period and write a one-page summary (25 points). Vocabulary lesson 13 (worth 15 points).

Honors: Begin Chapter 20 in grammar book - Usage. Cornell Notes given in class covering main concepts related to usage. Class discussion about certain concepts. GUM page 219 in class as an independent activity. Finish EOC Packet Two up in class with question and answer session for extra skill points.
Homework: Exercise 1, page 598 in grammar book. Analogy Lessons 13 and 14 due Friday by 3:15 p.m. Book cards due May 16. 

Gateway: Continue intensive study of concepts in preparation for Gateway.
Homework: None assigned. 

Vocabulary/Current Events: Work crossword puzzle activity over the Power Words in class. Review the definitions and continue to finish up the READ magazine. 
Homework: Work on preparing your flash cards in preparation for the test over the Power Words.

EXTRA CREDIT (due April 25, 2008). Read pages 647-659 in your literature book. Answer 1-7 questions on page 659. Write a one-page summary of what you have read (worth 35 points). Read library book from first period and write a one-page summary (25 points). Vocabulary lesson 13 (worth 15 points).

Honors: Continue study of usage rules (common errors in grammar). Cornell Notes given in class, with classroom discussion about some of the common problems in usage. GUM page 220 in class as a guided work activity. Continue working the EOC Coach Lessons, specifically Lesson 7.
Homework: Exercise 3, page 601 in grammar book. Analogy Lessons 13 and 14 due Friday by 3:15 p.m. Book cards due May 16. 

Gateway: Continue intensive study of concepts in preparation for Gateway.
Homework: None assigned. 

Vocabulary/Current Events: Work crossword puzzle activity over the Power Words in class. Review the definitions and continue to finish up the READ magazine. 
Homework: Work on preparing your flash cards in preparation for the test over the Power Words.

EXTRA CREDIT (due April 25, 2008). Read pages 647-659 in your literature book. Answer 1-7 questions on page 659. Write a one-page summary of what you have read (worth 35 points). Read library book from first period and write a one-page summary (25 points). Vocabulary lesson 13 (worth 15 points).

Honors:  Continue working with common usage problems. Cornell Notes in class covering some of the major concepts. GUM page 221 in class as a guided practice activity. Finish up any regrades and lesson analysis of previous Coach lessons in preparation for the test in May. Reflective writing about the week with a CSI problem to work out. Art or music writing activity if time allows.
Homework: Review A and B in grammar book, pages 601-602. Analogy Lessons 13 and 14 due Friday by 3:15 p.m. Book cards due May 16. 

Gateway: Continue intensive study of concepts in preparation for Gateway.
Homework: None assigned. 

Vocabulary/Current Events: Work on skill sheets from the READ magazine. Review the Power Words if time allows.
Homework: Work on preparing your flash cards in preparation for the test over the Power Words.

EXTRA CREDIT (due April 25, 2008). Read pages 647-659 in your literature book. Answer 1-7 questions on page 659. Write a one-page summary of what you have read (worth 35 points). Read library book from first period and write a one-page summary (25 points). Vocabulary lesson 13 (worth 15 points).

Monday (April 28): Review subject/verb agreement in preparation for EOC test in May. Introduce allusion and irony in EOC Coach book, and use exercises as a guided practice activity.
Homework: None assigned. 

Honors: Review subject/verb agreement in preparation for EOC test in May. Introduce allusion and irony in EOC Coach book, and use exercises as a guided practice activity.
Homework: Analogy Lessons 15 and 16 due Friday by 3:15 p.m. Book cards due May 16. 

Gateway: Continue intensive study of concepts in preparation for Gateway.
Homework: None assigned. 

Vocabulary/Current Events: Work on skill sheets from the READ magazine. Review the Power Words if time allows.
Homework: Work on preparing your flash cards in preparation for the test over the Power Words.

EXTRA CREDIT (due May 16, 2008). Read pages 661-670 in your literature book. Answer 1-7 questions on page 671. Write a one-page summary of what you have read (worth 35 points). Read library book from first period and write a one-page summary (25 points). Vocabulary lesson 14 (worth 15 points).

Tuesday (April 29): Cornell Notes on usage (pages 604-606 in grammar book). GUM workbook page 222 in class as both guided and independent practice activity. Continue working on EOC Packet Three (using red light and green light activity) in preparation for May EOC test.
Homework: Exercise 4, page 605 in grammar book. 

Honors: Cornell Notes on usage (pages 604-606 in grammar book). GUM workbook page 222 in class as both guided and independent practice activity. Continue working on EOC Packet Three (using red light and green light activity) in preparation for May EOC test.
Homework: Exercise 4, page 605 in grammar book. Analogy Lessons 15 and 16 due Friday by 3:15 p.m. Book cards due May 16. 

Gateway: Continue intensive study of concepts in preparation for Gateway.
Homework: None assigned. 

Vocabulary/Current Events: Work on skill sheets from the READ magazine. Review the Power Words if time allows.
Homework: Work on preparing your flash cards in preparation for the test over the Power Words.

EXTRA CREDIT (due May 16, 2008). Read pages 661-670 in your literature book. Answer 1-7 questions on page 671. Write a one-page summary of what you have read (worth 35 points). Read library book from first period and write a one-page summary (25 points). Vocabulary lesson 14 (worth 15 points).

Wednesday (April 30): Cornell Notes on usage (pages 606-607 in grammar book). GUM workbook page 223 in class as both guided and independent practice activity. Continue working on EOC Packet Three (using red light and green light activity) in preparation for May EOC test.
Homework: Exercise 5, page 607 in grammar book. 

Honors: Cornell Notes on usage (pages 606-607 in grammar book). GUM workbook page 223 in class as both guided and independent practice activity. Continue working on EOC Packet Three (using red light and green light activity) in preparation for May EOC test.
Homework: Exercise 5, page 607 in grammar book. Analogy Lessons 15 and 16 due Friday by 3:15 p.m. Book cards due May 16. 

Gateway: Continue intensive study of concepts in preparation for Gateway.
Homework: None assigned. 

Vocabulary/Current Events: Work on the extra practice activity in class over the Power Words. 
Homework: Work on preparing your flash cards in preparation for the test over the Power Words.

EXTRA CREDIT (due May 16, 2008). Read pages 661-670 in your literature book. Answer 1-7 questions on page 671. Write a one-page summary of what you have read (worth 35 points). Read library book from first period and write a one-page summary (25 points). Vocabulary lesson 14 (worth 15 points).

Thursday (May 1): Begin study of the double negative in writing. Cornell Notes in class. GUM workbook page 224 as a guided practice activity, combined with classroom discussion about concept. End of Course Coach book, Lessons 12 and 13, with classroom discussion and an independent practice activity.
Homework: Exercise 6, page 610 in grammar book. 

Honors: Begin study of the double negative in writing. Cornell Notes in class. GUM workbook page 224 as a guided practice activity, combined with classroom discussion about concept. End of Course Coach book, Lessons 12 and 13, with classroom discussion and an independent practice activity.
Homework: Exercise 6, page 610 in grammar book.  Analogy Lessons 15 and 16 due Friday by 3:15 p.m. Book cards due May 16. 

Gateway: Continue intensive study of concepts in preparation for Gateway.
Homework: None assigned. 

Vocabulary/Current Events: Review Power Words in preparation for test. PPT over the definitions and classroom discussion about sentences. 
Homework: Work on preparing your flash cards in preparation for the test over the Power Words.

EXTRA CREDIT (due May 16, 2008). Read pages 661-670 in your literature book. Answer 1-7 questions on page 671. Write a one-page summary of what you have read (worth 35 points). Read library book from first period and write a one-page summary (25 points). Vocabulary lesson 14 (worth 15 points).

Friday (May 2): Review all usage rules. LHBK pages 167-168 in class as an independent practice activity. Work on EOC Coach Book, reviewing lessons, and working on Lessons 13-14 in order to finish up our preparation for the EOC test next week.
Homework: None assigned. 

Honors: Review all usage rules. LHBK pages 167-168 in class as an independent practice activity. Work on EOC Coach Book, reviewing lessons, and working on Lessons 13-14 in order to finish up our preparation for the EOC test next week.
Homework:  Analogy Lessons 15 and 16 due Friday by 3:15 p.m. Book cards due May 16. 

Gateway: Continue intensive study of concepts in preparation for Gateway.
Homework: None assigned. 

Vocabulary/Current Events: Test over the Power Words. Produce flash cards for 100.
Homework: None assigned.

EXTRA CREDIT (due May 16, 2008). Read pages 661-670 in your literature book. Answer 1-7 questions on page 671. Write a one-page summary of what you have read (worth 35 points). Read library book from first period and write a one-page summary (25 points). Vocabulary lesson 14 (worth 15 points).