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 * __Fourth six weeks: January 25-March 7__**

__Wednesday, Jan. 25__ Get Acquainted Activity/written reflection Classroom expectations activity

__Thursday, Jan. 26__ Review classroom rules set yesterday Distribute and discuss syllabus/textbooks Complete information card/folder for portfolio Create an account at penzu.com This is a free, private, online journal website. We will be using this site for freewrites and journal entries. Pre-reading freewrite on penzu – War. What is it? Define it (using the dictionary and your own words). Why does it occur? List wars in which the US has participated. List the reasons for US involvement. Be sure to email your response to Ms. Heilman or you will not receive credit!

__Friday, Jan. 27__ Create account at quizlet.com Join the group "CCHS - Heilman" Go to Vietnam War Glossary Get definitions for war terms below, create a set for these terms on quizlet, and name the set "Vietnam War jargon." VC KIA MIA AO RTO USO Greenies (Green Berets) R&R SOP Bouncing Betty C-rations PFC claymores NVA ARVN AWOL hooch

Create another flashcard set on quizlet for the following terms. Name the set "//The Things They Carried// Vocabulary." lieutenant morale ambush foxhole bunker battalion gangrene morphine artillery platoon medic affluent atrocious culottes sadism valor lucid monotony obscene servile helipad paralysis vigil bayonet grenade Phi Beta Kappa Summa cum laude Then, create a journal entry in penzu: Write a story or newspaper article that is a minimum of 200 words and uses 15 or more of the vocabulary words from today. Be sure to proofread for spelling, grammar, punctuation, and capitalization errors before submitting and sharing.

__Monday, Jan. 30__ Create a folder on your desktop for English II. Complete a research project with a partner or group of 3. Create a short, digital presentation to share information with the class on the topic assigned to you. Include written information as well as at least three images. Be sure to provide links to your sources. DO NOT USE WIKIPEDIA! Don't forget to include your names and a title. Proofread for errors, then save the project on your desktop in the English II folder. Topics: 1. Map Vietnam. Discuss where it is on the globe, the terrain, climate, and weather. 2. Who fought against whom in the Vietnam War? What did each group hope to obtain? 3. List the reasons (at least three) behind the US entering into the Vietnam War. 4. When did the Vietnam War take place? Which countries were involved? List who and how many were killed in this war. 5. Who is Ho Chi Minh? Provide at least 10 facts about him. 6. Discuss at least three reasons why people protested the Vietnam War. Describe at least three ways Americans protested. 7. List the types of injuries (physical and psychological) as well as diseases that the soldiers suffered as a result of fighting in the Vietnam War. 8. Discuss at least three consequences or results of the Vietnam War for the United States.

__Tuesday, Jan. 31__ Finish presentations In penzu, freewrite on the following topic: What do you carry (in your car, in your purse or backpack, in your pocket, to school, to church, to a friend's, etc.)? Be creative and discuss both physical as well as non-tangible items. Then, write about what a soldier might carry. Compare/contrast the similarities and differences in what you carry and what a soldier carries. Share and discuss. Listen to The Things They Carried audio guide (28 min.) -- an interview and discussion with author, Tim O'Brien.


 * Vocabulary Quiz on Friday on The Things They Carried Vocabulary (27 words). Make sure you have created flashcards in quizlet for this list!**

__Wednesday, Feb. 1__ Take the STAR test for Accelerated Reader (this test assesses your reading level and helps you to choose books based on your reading ability) Check out novels, //The Things They Carried//, and read first chapter in class (pp. 1-26). Stop to discuss and take Cornell Notes on setting, characters, and events.

__Thursday, Feb. 2__ Continue reading through page 36 Quiz on pp. 1-36. Vocabulary practice in quizlet (quiz tomorrow)

__Friday, Feb. 3__ Vocabulary Quiz on The Things They Carried word list Take vocab. quiz on Vietnam War jargon for extra credit Class meeting in auditorium -- school rings

__Monday, Feb. 6__ Class visit from Ms. Young, school counselor (1 hour) Grammar Exercise: Read and correct errors in

__Tuesday, Feb. 7__ Go over grammar exercise Continue reading through p. 58 (On the Rainy River). Write plot summary. FusionPage discussion post for pp. 1-58: Choose to respond to one. Write at least four complete sentences. Respond to at least one classmate's post.
 * 1) Why do you think Tim has never told anyone about the story "On the Rainy River"? Provide examples from the story as support.
 * 2) Explain at least three reasons why Tim does not want to go to war.
 * 3) Summarize the events in the chapter "On the Rainy River."

__Wednesday, Feb. 8__ Continue reading The Things They Carried. Read Enemies, Friends, and How to Tell a True War Story, pp. 59-81 Write plot summary for these chapters. Add characters to notes as necessary. FusionPage discussion post for pp. 59-81: Choose to respond to one. Write at least four complete sentences. Respond to at least one classmate's post.
 * 1) Describe how Dave Jensen and Lee Strunk become friends and the agreement that they make.
 * 2) Describe what happens to Curt Lemon.
 * 3) Explain the incident with the water buffalo and why you think Rat Kiley did it.

__Thursday, Feb. 9__ Assign Rough draft due Tuesday, Feb. 14. Final draft due Friday, Feb. 17. This assignment is a test grade__!__ Continue reading The Things They Carried. Read The Dentist, pp. 82-84. Journal entry in penzu (minimum 200 words): Could a soldier get his girlfriend flown in to Vietnam? What might happen if he did? Read Sweetheart of the Song Tra Bong, pp. 85-110. Write plot summary and add characters to notes.

__Friday, Feb. 10__ FusionPage discussion post: Choose to respond to one. Write at least four complete sentences. Respond to at least one classmate's post.
 * 1) Summarize this story picking out what you feel to be the most important events in it.
 * 2) Mary Anne might be considered a symbol for some more general aspect of the war. Identify and discuss what she might symbolize.

Take quiz #2 on class FusionPage on The Things They Carried, pp. 37-110.

When finished with above, complete **optional extra credit enrichment assignment**: Write a 15-25 line poem by taking sentences or phrases from the chapter (see example below) OR write an original 15-25 line poem with this chapter as your inspiration. Think about the symbolism and possible messages. Due Monday, Feb. 13.

Example 12 line poem taken from the chapter, The Dentist: //He had the tendency to play the tough soldier role.// //He pulled off some dangerous stunts.// //He kept fidgeting, playing with his dog tags.// //He didn't mind the blood or pain --// //he actually enjoyed combat --// //but there was something about a dentist that gave him the creeps.// //It was over fast.// //He fainted before the dentist even touched him.// //There was a funny new look on his face.// //He wouldn't talk to anyone.// //He seemed a little dazed.// //There was some pain, no doubt, but in the morning Curt Lemon was all smiles.//

Continue reading The Things They Carried. Read Stockings, Church, and The Man I Killed, pp. 111-124. Write plot summary and add characters descriptions to notes. Read Ambush, Style, and Speaking of Courage, pp. 125-142.

__Monday, Feb. 13__ Submit extra credit poems Work on rough drafts of writing assignment Continue reading The Things They Carried. Finish reading Speaking of Courage, pp. 142-148. Write plot summary and add to character descriptions.

__Tuesday, Feb. 14__ Peer editing Continue reading. Read Notes and In the Field, pp. 149-170. Write plot summary and add character descriptions.
 * Submit rough draft**

__Wednesday, Feb. 15__ Finish reading through p. 170 Complete FusionPage discussion post: Choose to respond to one. Write at least four complete sentences. Respond to at least one classmate's post.
 * 1) Explain what happens to Kiowa and who might be to blame.
 * 2) Explain what happens to Norman Bowker after the war. Why does his life end this way?

Continue reading. Read Good Form and Field Trip, pp. 171-179. Write plot summary and add character descriptions.

__Thursday, Feb. 16__ Continue reading. Read The Ghost Soldiers, pp. 180-207. Write plot summary and add character descriptions. 8:30-9:15 Visit Community College Fair
 * Final drafts due tomorrow!**

__Friday, Feb. 17__ Continue reading. Finish reading The Ghost Soldiers, pp. 192-207. Read Night Life, pp. 208-212. Write plot summary and add character descriptions. Grammar exercise. Complete the following worksheet: Submit to FusionPage.
 * Submit final draft**

__Monday, Feb. 20__ No School -- Teacher Workday

__Tuesday, Feb. 21__ Read The Lives of the Dead, pp. 213-233. Write plot summary. Complete final FusionPage discussion post. Choose one and write at least four complete sentences. Be sure to also reply to at least one classmate's post:
 * 1) Describe Azar and why you think he acts the way he does.
 * 2) Why does Tim hate Bobby Jorgenson? Explain their relationship.
 * 3) Why do you think O’Brien includes the story about Linda in the last chapter of the book?

Read Time Magazine article/view slide show at Time Magazine, The Things They Carry, Nov. 20, 2006 Complete Submit to FusionPage by Friday, Feb. 24.

__Wednesday, Feb. 22__ Take AR test Write AR book review Complete. Due on Friday, Feb. 24. Submit to FusionPage.

__Thursday, Feb. 23__ Go over study guide Test review: Jeopardy game

__Friday, Feb. 24__ Submit study guide and Time Magazine article analysis. Assembly for sophomores: 2012-13 scheduling

Create a new flashcard set (20 words) in quizlet.com for "Ancient Worlds." **Vocabulary quiz Friday, March 2.** tyrant (n.) oppressed (adj.) encounter (n.) scorpion endure (v.) void (n.) expanse (n.) shrewd (adj.) duped (v.) enmity (n.) corrupt (adj.) covenant (n.) comprise (v.) inverted (adj.) blasphemous (adj.) indignant (adj.) resolutely (adv.) enraptured (adj.) munificence (n.) ominous (adj.)

__Monday, Feb. 27__ Finish putting vocabulary words into quizlet. Quiz on Friday! Google search: What is the oldest story ever written? Write down 5 facts about this story. Be sure to also record the URL where you found this information. Read the oldest story ever written. Take reading comprehension quiz.
 * Test on The Things They Carried**

__Tuesday, Feb. 28__ View Epic of Gilgamesh -- short animated film (12 minutes) Read from The Bible, Genesis 6-9, The Story of the Flood, pp. 44-50. Create a compare/contrast diagram.

__Wednesday, Feb. 29__ Read background p. 84 about The Thousand and One Nights (Arabic prose). Define folk tale. Read The Fisherman and the Jinnee pp. 86-96. Grammar and style worksheet.

__Thursday, March 1__ Finish reading The Fisherman and the Jinnee. Take reading comprehension quiz. Vocabulary practice and review on 20 words (Ancient Worlds).
 * Submit notebooks today!** [[file:NOTEBOOK CHECK.docx]] is a test grade!

__Friday, March 2__ Essay writing practice: Take essay response from reading comprehension quiz. Set up essay following guidelines in essay template:
 * Vocabulary quiz**
 * Introduction states main idea and says why. Previews three reasons or examples.
 * Body paragraphs each introduce a reason/example. Provide a brief summary or explanation to show how the example supports the main idea. Be sure to re-estate this main idea in the paragraph. Second and third body paragraphs start with a transition.
 * Conclusion recaps the main idea and provides further explanation or insight
 * **Typed, final draft of essay due by the end of class on Monday, March 5.**

__Monday, March 5__ Create a new quizlet flashcard set for "Literary Terms": define epic, folk tale, poetry, simile, metaphor, personification, analogy, generalization, imagery, parallelism, theme, proverb. __Provide an example as well as a definition__//.// **Quiz on Friday, March 9**. Ancient Worlds poetry (Psalms from the Bible, pp. 67-70, the poetry of Rumi, pp. 118-124): Read, identify main idea and literary elements. Reading Comprehension Quiz //**Extra Credit/enrichment activity available on ancient worlds poetry. See me for the extra credit worksheet.**// //**Due Friday, March 9.**//
 * Submit typed, final draft of essay**

__Tuesday, March 6__ Read African Proverbs, pp. 130-131 Create your own proverb:
 * AR points due today!**
 * First, in your notes, take one of the African proverbs and re-write it in a more urban or modern context (For example, instead of "You cannot chase two gazelles," you might say, "You cannot answer two phone calls at the same time.")
 * Then, with a partner, create your own original proverb that might be an important lesson for your own culture. Write it neatly on a piece of construction paper. Decorate it with pictures that support its interpretation.

__Wednesday, March 7__ Read Sundiata, pp. 132-140 Reading Strategy worksheet Reading Comprehension quiz