ENGLISH R – FALL 2006 – SECTIONS 6008 (8 A.M.) & 6034 (11:30 A.M.)
2nd half of Thursday’s class, class walks to lab in MCS 219A
MRS. BURRUSS ~ or ~ MRS. “B” ~ VOICEMAIL: (310) 532-3670 ext.4404
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Books: {N=Holes, R=10 Steps, V=Improving Vocabulary }
This outline of the schedule and assignments is subject to changes depending on the needs of the class and the instructor. Please be sure to have the phone number of at least 2 classmates to follow-up on assignments. You are responsible for all changes whether you are in class or not! If there are handouts, make sure that one of your study partners obtains the paperwork for you.
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VOCABULARY HOMEWORK & tests = 240 points
For each of the FIRST 5 CHAPTERS in each Unit, do the following 3 sections:
“10 Words in Context”
“Sentence Check 2”
“Final Check”
For EVERY 6TH CHAPTER(Word Parts: Chapters 6, 12, and 18):
DO EVERY SECTION!
DO NOT use the dictionary for your vocabulary homework!
Vocabulary pretest grades do not count. These are to help you study!
There are 5 Vocabulary Posttests @ 50 points each!
Your pretest will be your “ticket” to take the posttest, so bring it on test day!
daily reading summaries of the novel
Checked during lab on thursdays
keep up on your reading ~no credit if you don’t have it when due!
Write or type a paragraph to summarize each chapter
Be sure to indicate important events and characters in those chapters
You may highlight your notes or book for an Open Book/Open Note test later in the semester
Extra Credit Opportunity: Each vocabulary word used properly in a writing assignment must be underlined and will count as 1/2 bonus point!
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*** EVERY DAY, BRING: A BRIGHT PEN, A #2 PENCIL, AND TEXTBOOKS!***
8/29-8/31 WEEK 1
Day 1- Introductions and registration adds/drops
- Procedures, expectations, handouts
- Explanation of syllabus, textbooks, journaling, lab portfolio, Scantrons
- Suggestions to help during the reading of (N) Holes
- Attendance… …5 points
- Absent (-5), Tardy (-2), Late (-3), Leave Early (-2)
Day 2 ~Lab Day ~ Register for Townsend Press & ECC email account
- Attendance ….. 5 points
- Lab procedures, rules, and expectations (Handout, sign & return)
- Lab packet check …2 bonus points!
- Begin using Ultimate Speed Reader
- Learning Resource Center (LRC) lab registration …1 bonus point
- Study Buddies…5 points
- Textbook Check…5 points
Week 1 Homework:
Due Day 3
- R: Read intro: pgs 3-18, AND UNDERLINE MAIN POINTS WHILE READING AS QUICKLY AS POSSIBLE
- Print out & read: Academic Success Tips from the website:
Write down the three ideas you think are most useful
Due Day 4
- Read the first 5 Chapters of (N) Holes > Create Novel Summary Paragraphs (one paragraph for each chapter) for Open Book/Note Test later in the semester.
- Begin working (H/W due Day 5) on Vocabulary, Unit 1, Chaps. 1-6
- Pretest Week 3 – Day 6
- Test Week 4 – Day 8
- Greek and Latin Roots: Write as many words as you can think of using the roots in your words
Try to come up with at least one or two words for each example. You may write them right on your print out (approximately 10 pgs.) This exercise will help you determine the meanings of words when reading, and also help you expand your vocabulary. It may even help you on your vocabulary tests in this class!
Remember that participation is part of your grade!
Notes:
Scantrons used in this class are: ParScore Form F-1712-PAR-L
Pink form/200 answers/Mini Blue Book on back ($1 or 25¢)
9/5-9/7 WEEK 2
Day 3- Imagine the future: in class exercise
- Academic Success Tips … 10 points
- Trade & Grade R: Intro …17 points
- Syllabus - pop quiz & questions …10 points
- Bring Scantron: RFU level testing (grade doesn’t count)
- Attendance… …5 points
- Absent (-5), Tardy (-2), Late (-3), Leave Early (-2)
Day 4 ~ Lab Day
- Check Holes Chapters 1-5 summary paragraphs …20 points
- R: 10 Steps: Chapter 1 – Vocabulary in Context Lesson
- Attendance… …5 points
- Absent (-5), Tardy (-2), Late (-3), Leave Early (-2)
Week 2 Homework:
Due Day 5
- V (Vocabulary) : Vocabulary, Unit 1 Homework – Chaps. 1-6
- See front of schedule for details
- R (10 Steps) : Chapter 1 – Vocabulary in Context ~ Follow directions!
- Pg 23-24 Practice 1 (# 6-10)
- Pg 25-26 Practice 2 (# 6-10)
- Pg 27-28 Practice 3 (# 6-10)
- Pg 30-31 Practice 4 (# 6-10)
- Pg 41-42 Mastery Test 1
- Greek & Latin roots worksheets
- Scavenger Hunt
- Print out of Initial Testing from the LRC (Learning Resource Center)
- Read Chapters 6-10 of Holes, Bring Summary Paragraphs
Friday, September 8th: Last day to drop with a refund!
9/12-9/14 WEEK 3 – LRC 1 hour of Credit/Diagnostic Test
Day 5- T & G R: Chapter 1 homework …25 points
- T & G Vocabulary Unit 1 Chps 1-6…30 points
Day 6 ~ Lab Day
- Vocabulary: Unit 1 pretest & correct
- Check Holes, Chapters 6-10 summary paragraphs …20 points
- Greek & Latin roots worksheets (number found)…20 points
- Play a game in class with this!
- Scavenger Hunt…10 Bonus Points
- Diagnostic Printout from the LRC (Learning Resource Center)…10 points
Attendance… …5 points
- Absent (-5), Tardy (-2), Late (-3), Leave Early (-2)
Week 3 Homework:
DueDay 7
- Continue Greek & Latin worksheets ~ without a dictionary ~Throughout the semester!
- Study for Vocabulary Test, Unit 1
- Test next Tuesday!
- Bring Pretest for your ticket and a Scantron!
- Look ahead at R: Chapter 2 – Main Ideas
- Read Chapters 11-15 of Holes, MAKE SUMMARY PARAGRAPHS ON WHAT OCCURS IN EACH CHAPTER FOR AN OPEN BOOK TEST LATER IN THE SEMESTER!
- Use Chapter Titling or notating
- Underline key concepts, interesting lines, etc.
- Look ahead at R: Chapter 3 – Supporting Details
9/19-9/21 WEEK 4 – LRC 2 hours
Day 7- R: Chapter 2: Main Ideas Lesson
- Vocabulary Test, Unit 1 (bring pretest as Ticket & Scantron)…50 points
- RFU Lab Box time?
- Attendance… …5 points
- Absent (-5), Tardy (-2), Late (-3), Leave Early (-2)
Day 8
- R: Chapter 3: Supporting Details Lesson
- Check Holes, Chapters 11-15 PARAGRAPHS …20 points
- Attendance… …5 points
- Absent (-5), Tardy (-2), Late (-3), Leave Early (-2)
Week 4 Homework:
Due Day 9
- R: CHP 2: Main Ideas
- Pg 55-56, Practice 1 (# 6-10)
- Pg 56-57, Practice 2 (# 1-5)
- Pg 57, Practice 3 (# 3-5)
- Pg 58, Practice 4 (# 3-4)
- Pg 59, Practice 5 (# 4-5)
- Pg 62-63, Practice 6 (Groups 3-5)
- Pg 63-66, Practice 7 (Paragraphs 3 & 5)
- Pg 72, Practice 8 (# 2-3)
- Pg 83-84, Mastery Test 1 (A: # 1-2, and B: Group 1)
- Pg 85-86, Mastery Test 2 (A: #1-2, and B: Group 1)
- Pg 87, Mastery Test 3 (# 2-3)
- R: CHP 3: Supporting Details
- Pg 112, Review Test 2 (A: # 1-7)
- Pg 114-115, Review Test 3 (B: # 6-9 & C: # 10)
- Pg 121-122, Mastery Test 1 (# 1-10)
- R: Look at Chapter 4
- Read Chapters 16-20 of Holes, MAKE PARAGRAPHS!
Begin working on Vocabulary, Unit 2
- Pretest on Day 12
- (Homework Due Day 11)
Friday, September 22nd: Last day to drop without notation on record!
9/26-9/28 WEEK 5 – LRC 3 hours
Day 9- T & G R: Chapter 2…27 points
- T & G R: Chapter 3…22 points
- R: Chapter 4: Implied Main Ideas and the Central Point Lesson
- In Class Group Activity
- Attendance… …5 points
- Absent (-5), Tardy (-2), Late (-3), Leave Early (-2)
Day 10
- Check Holes, Chapters 16-20 PARAGRAPHS …20 points
- 1rst Standardized Reading Test: Nelson-Denney Test (timed)
- Assess reading speed & comprehension!
- Attendance… …5 points
- Absent (-5), Tardy (-2), Late (-3), Leave Early (-2)
Week 5 Homework:
Due Day 11
- R: Chapter 4
- Pg 136-137, Practice 1 (Paragraph 4)
- Pg 138 & 140, Practice 2 (Paragraph 3)
- Pg 142-143, Practice 3 (# 4)
- Pg 146-147, Practice 4
- Pg 149, Review Test 2 (# 1)
- Pg 153, Review Test 3, C
- Pg 154-159, Review Test 4 (# 1-10)
- Pg 165-166, Mastery Test 3
- Vocabulary, Unit 2 homework
- Read Chapters 21-25 of Holes, MAKE PARAGRAPHS FOR UPCOMING TEST AND WEEKLY POINTS
- BY NOW YOU SHOULD HAVE 4 HOURS DONE AT THE LRC!
- Vocabulary, Unit 2 pretest
- Review concepts of R: Chapters 1 through 4
- Get questions together for Midterm!!!!
10/3-10/5 WEEK 6 – LRC 4 hours
Day 11- Trade & Grade V: Unit 2 Homework – Chaps. 7-12…30 points
- Trade & Grade R: Chapter 4 Homework …19 points
- Dictionary Skills Handout… 5 points of Extra Credit in lab portfolio
- Attendance… …5 points
- Absent (-5), Tardy (-2), Late (-3), Leave Early (-2)
Day 12
- V: Unit 2 pretest & correct
- Check Holes PARAGRAPHS, Chapters 21-25 …20 points
- Midterm Review: R: Chapters 1-4 (in class & lab)
- Attendance… …5 points
- Absent (-5), Tardy (-2), Late (-3), Leave Early (-2)
Week 6 Homework:
Due Day 13
- Bring Scantron for DRP!
- Study for Tests!!!!
- Review R: Chapters 1-4 for Midterm (try more Mastery Tests to practice)
- Study for Vocabulary Test: Unit 2 (Thurs ~ Day 14)
- Read Chapters 26-30 of Holes, MAKE NOTES FOR UPCOMING TEST
- Study for Vocabulary Test: Unit 2
- Check Homework for Midterm Questions you might have
Begin Vocabulary Unit 3, H/W Due Day 17
Pretest Day 18
Notes:
10/10-10/12 WEEK 7 – LRC 5 hours
Day 13- ****Standardized Reading Test: DRP Test ~Bring Scantron!
- Attendance… …5 points
- Absent (-5), Tardy (-2), Late (-3), Leave Early (-2)
Day 14
- V: Test: Unit 2 (Bring Scantron & turn in pretest Ticket)…50 points
- Check Holes, Chapters 26-30 PARAGRAPHS …20 points
- Midterm Test Questions (Lab R: COMPLETE Chaps. 1-4 ON T.P.)
- Attendance… …5 points
- Absent (-5), Tardy (-2), Late (-3), Leave Early (-2)
Week 7 Homework:
Due Day 15
- Study for Midterm/R: Chapters 1-4 (Bring Scantron)
- Read Chapters 31-35 of Holes, MAKE PARAGRAPHS FOR UPCOMING TEST
- Look at R: Chps 5 & 6
- Vocabulary Unit 3 Homework – Chaps 13-18
- Test on Day 20!
10/17-10/19 WEEK 8 – LRC 6 hours
Day 15- R: Chapters 1-4 MidtermBring Scantron!…51 points
- Bring 10 Steps to Reading book!
- Start Lesson for Chapter 5 ~ RELATIONSHIPS I
- Explain next week’s sharing homework
Day 16 *** ½ Way There! ***
- Check Holes PARAGRAPHS, Chapters 31-35…20 points
- Lesson ~ R: Chapters 5 & 6: Relationships I and II Lessons
- Midterm results and review (return)
- Attendance… …5 points
- Absent (-5), Tardy (-2), Late (-3), Leave Early (-2)
Week 8 Homework:
Due Day 17
Vocab Unit 3 Homework – Chaps. 13-18
Bring something that has been written to share with the class
Due Day 18
Read Chapters 36-40 of Holes, MAKE PARAGRAPHS FOR UPCOMING TEST
Vocabulary Pretest ~ Unit 3
Due Day 19
R: Chapter 5: Relationships I
- Pg 175, Practice 1 (# 1-5)
- Pg 187-188, Practice 7 (# 6-10)
- Pg 193-197, Review Test 4 (# 1-10)
- Pg 199-202, Mastery Tests 1 and 2 (# 1-10 on both)
R: Chapter 6: Relationships II
- Pg 212, Practice 1 (# 3-5)
- Pg 215-216, Practice 2 B
- Pg 217, Practice 3 (# 3-5)
- Pg 218, Practice 4 (# 2-3) Hint: Read aloud for a smooth flow
- Pg 220-221, Practice 5 A
- Pg 225-226, Practice 7 B
- Pg 227-228, Practice 8 (# 6-10)
- Pg 231, Review Test 2, B (# 6-10)
- Pg 232, Review Test 3, A & B
- Pg 240, Mastery Test 1, B (# 6-10)
10/24-10/26 WEEK 9 – LRC 7 hours
Day 17- T & G ~ V: Unit 3 Homework …30 points
- R: Finish Lessons on Chapters 5 & 6 & answer R: questions so far on anything in class
- Sharing: poetry, book excerpt, newspaper article, etc…15 points
- Attendance… …5 points
- Absent (-5), Tardy (-2), Late (-3), Leave Early (-2)
Day 18
- Check Holes paragraphs, Chapters 36-40…20 points
- V: Unit 3 pretest and correct
- Finish Sharing if necessary
- Attendance… …5 points
- Absent (-5), Tardy (-2), Late (-3), Leave Early (-2)
Week 9 Homework:
Due Day 19
R: Chapter 5: Relationships I
- Pg 175, Practice 1 (# 1-5)
- Pg 187-188, Practice 7 (# 6-10)
- Pg 193-197, Review Test 4 (# 1-10)
- Pg 199-202, Mastery Tests 1 and 2 (# 1-10 on both)
- Vocabulary Test, Unit 3 Bring pretest ticket and Scantron!
- Read Chapters 41-45 of Holes and make paragraphs
- Test on Day 25!
R: Chapter 6: Relationships II
- Pg 212, Practice 1 (# 3-5)
- Pg 215-216, Practice 2 B
- Pg 217, Practice 3 (# 3-5)
- Pg 218, Practice 4 (# 2-3) Hint: Read aloud for a smooth flow
- Pg 220-221, Practice 5 A
- Pg 225-226, Practice 7 B
- Pg 227-228, Practice 8 (# 6-10)
- Pg 231, Review Test 2, B (# 6-10)
- Pg 232, Review Test 3, A & B
- Pg 240, Mastery Test 1, B (# 6-10)
10/31-11/2 WEEK 10 – LRC 8 hours
Day 19- T & G R: Chapter 5 homework…60 points
- Explain Book Outline Project ~ Due Day 25
- Topic due/Day 22, Mapping due/Day 23, Outline Due/Day 25
- Attendance… …5 points
- Absent (-5), Tardy (-2), Late (-3), Leave Early (-2)
Day 20
- Vocabulary Test, Unit 3 Bring pretest ticket and Scantron
- Check Holes, Chapters 41-45 Paragraphs…20 points
- Attendance… …5 points
- Absent (-5), Tardy (-2), Late (-3), Leave Early (-2)
Week 10 Homework:
Due Day 21
R: Chapter 6: Relationships II
- Pg 212, Practice 1 (# 3-5)
- Pg 215-216, Practice 2 B
- Pg 217, Practice 3 (# 3-5)
- Pg 218, Practice 4 (# 2-3) Hint: Read aloud for a smooth flow
- Pg 220-221, Practice 5 A
- Pg 225-226, Practice 7 B
- Pg 227-228, Practice 8 (# 6-10)
- Pg 231, Review Test 2, B (# 6-10)
- Pg 232, Review Test 3, A & B
- Pg 240, Mastery Test 1, B (# 6-10)
Start thinking about the topic for the Book Outline
R: Look at Chp 7 – Fact & Opinion
Due Day 22
- Check Novel Paragraphs ~ Chaps 46-50! FINISH the book & review!
- Turn in Topics for Book Outline!
- Review for Vocabulary, Unit 4 pretest
- Review extra credit dictionary skills
- DRP Test – Bring Scantron!
11/7-11/9 WEEK 11 – LRC 9 hours
Day 21- T & G R: Chapter 6 homework…36 points
- R: Chapter 7: Fact & Opinion Lesson
- *** Homework Due This Thursday! ***
- T& G Vocabulary Unit 4 Homework…30 points
- Possibly Start R: Chp 8/Inferences Lesson
- Reminder: Due Day 22 ~ Turn in Topic for Book Outline!
- Attendance… …5 points
- Absent (-5), Tardy (-2), Late (-3), Leave Early (-2)
Day 22
- Check Novel Paragraphs ~ Chaps 46-50! End of the book!…20 points
- Turn in Topics for Book Outline!…5 points
- T & G Chapter 7 homework…17 points
- V: Unit 4 Pretest & Correct
- Attendance… …5 points
- Absent (-5), Tardy (-2), Late (-3), Leave Early (-2)
Week 11 Homework:
**** DUE THIS THURSDAY! ****
R: Chapter 7 – Fact & Opinion
- Pg. 263-264, Practice 1 (#6-10)
- Pg. 266-267, Practice 3 (#8-10)
- Pg. 267, Practice 4, A (#4-5)
- Pg. 268, Practice 4, B (#9-10)
- Pg. 269, Practice 5, A (#1-5)
- Book Outline Mapping
- Bring a Scantron for the DRP!
- Vocabulary Test – Unit 4 – STUDY
11/14-11/16 WEEK 12 – LRC 10 hours
Day 23- DRP TEST ~ (Bring Scantron!)
- Collect Book Outline Mapping …20 points
- Attendance… …5 points
- Absent (-5), Tardy (-2), Late (-3), Leave Early (-2)
Day 24
- V: Unit 4 TEST (Bring Scantron & pretest ticket!)…50 points
- Attendance… …5 points
- Absent (-5), Tardy (-2), Late (-3), Leave Early (-2)
Week 12 Homework:
Due Day 25
- Book Outlines (80 point project) Due
- HOLES ~ OPEN BOOK/OPEN NOTE TEST
- Bring notes, book, and Scantron!
- Review details of the chapters
- Thanksgiving ~ Nothing due this day!
Monday, November 20th: Last day to drop with a “W” (Withdraw instead of a possible No Credit)
Please: Let me know if you plan on dropping or wondering if you should!
11/21- Thanksgiving Holiday WEEK 13 – Continue LRC over 10 hrs if you can!
Day 25- Book Outlines Due…100 points
- N: Holes Open Book/Open Note T/F Test! ...40 points
- Attendance… …5 points
- Absent (-5), Tardy (-2), Late (-3), Leave Early (-2)
Day 26 *** NO SCHOOL *** HAPPY THANKSGIVING! ***
- Attendance… …5 points – Automatically Given Bonus!
- Absent (-5), Tardy (-2), Late (-3), Leave Early (-2)
Week 13 Homework:
Due Day 27
- Vocabulary: Unit 5 Homework Due
- Pre-read concepts for R: Chapters 8 & 9
Find a current controversial issue that might affect you: Look in the opinion section of the newspaper, or on the web for arguments. Write down, print out, or photocopy, or bring it to school in some form that you can submit it
Pre-read concepts for R: Chapter 10
Notes:
Get your gains print out from the Learning Resource Center to put into your lab portfolio!
11/28-11/30 WEEK 14
Day 27- T & G Vocabulary: Homework, Unit 5 … 30 points
- R: Chapter 8 – Inferences Lesson
- R: Start Chapter 9 – Purpose & Tone Lesson?
- Attendance… …5 points
- Absent (-5), Tardy (-2), Late (-3), Leave Early (-2)
Day 28
- R: Finish Chapter 9 – Purpose & Tone Lesson if necessary
- R: Chapter 10 ~ Begin Argument Lesson & Classroom Activity
- Turn in your controversial issue … 10 points
Week 14 Homework
Due Day 29 ~ 2nd chance test requests due: Vocabulary Tests Only!
- R: Chapter 8: Inferences
- Pg 301, Practice 2-A (# 1-4)
- Pg 309, Practice 4 (# 1-5)
- Pg 317-318, Review Test 2 (all sections)
- Pg 329-330, Mastery Test 2 (all sections)
- R: Chapter 9: Purpose & Tone
- Pg 342, Practice 1 (# 6-10)
- Pg 343, Practice 2 (# 1)
- Pg 344-345, Practice 3 (# 1-5)
- Pg 350-351, Practice 5 (# 2) – Also, write down the purpose of this paragraph!
- Pg 359-365, Review Test 4 (# 1-10)
- Pg 369-370, Mastery Test 2 (# 1-10)
- Questions for Final Exam
- R: Chapter 10: Argument homework –
- Pg 381-382, Practice 1 (# 7-9)
- Pg 384-385, Practice 2 (# 5)
- Pg 387, Practice 3 (# 2)
- Pg 389, Practice 4 (Group 2)
- Pg 390, Practice 5 (# 1)
- Pg 393-394, Review Test 2, (# 1-10)
- Pg 397-401, Review Test 4 (# 1-10)
- Pg 407-408, Mastery Test 3 (# 1-5)
- Final Exam Review (Class & Lab)
- Assemble Some Notes/Info for Peer Grading Activity
- Mini-research project!
12/5-12/7 WEEK 15
DAY 29- T & G R: Chapter 8: Inferences homework…38 points
- T & G R: Chapter 9: Purpose & Tone homework…33 points
- T & G R: Chapter 10 homework…34 points
- R: Chapter 10 – Argument Classroom Activity (TBA)
- R: Chps 1-10 ~ Final Exam Review & Questions
- Collect Make-up Test Requests – Vocabulary Tests Only!
- R: Chapter 10 – Begin Argument/Peer Grading …15 points
DAY 30
- Assemble and finish Lab Portfolios ~ Due Day 32!
- Lab: R: Lessons 1-10 + Combined Skills ~ At Least 80% scores on Townsend ~ ask Questions!
- R: Chapter 10 Finish Activity– Argument/Peer Grading
WEEK 15 HOMEWORK
Due Day 31
- Study for Final Exam ~ R: Chapters 1-10
- Study for Make-up Tests
- Lab Portfolios Due ~ Including LRC Print Out with at least 10 hours!
- Dictionary Skills Extra Credit …Optional 5 Bonus Points
12/12-12/14 WEEK 16
DAY 31- TP Final Exam (Bring Scantron!)…40 points
- To use this as a standardized test, you must get a score of 80%!
- Last Chance Nelson/Denney Test (No Scantron Needed)
- Make-up Tests (Bring Scantron)
DAY 32 *** LAST DAY OF CLASS ***
- Lab Portfolios Due ~ Including LRC Print Out!…200 points!
- Dictionary Skills Extra Credit … 5 Bonus Points
- Last chance DRP (Bring Scantron!)
- WEEK 16 HOMEWORK: NONE
- Read for pleasure ~ It can change your life!
- Happy Holidays ~ No Homework!