Unit 3 Reading Syllabus
Spring 2017
“Is Knowledge the Same as Understanding?”
9H
***Reminder: Any Assignments Not Finished During Class Must Be
Completed for Homework***
***Read “On Summer,” “The News,” and “Single Room, Earth View”
prior to the Unit 3 Test**
(Syllabus Is Subject To Change)
Week 1
Monday 4/24
- Journal: Is knowledge the same as understanding?
- Introducing the Big Question p. 424
- Literary Analysis Workshop p. 426-430
- Model 1 p. 431
- HW: Independent Practice p. 435-439 and After You Read p. 439 (Due Tomorrow)
Tuesday 4/25
- Journal: Why are libraries still important?
- Making Connections p. 528
- Read “Libraries Face Sad Chapter” p. 529-534
- Critical Thinking p. 534
- HW: Research and Technology p. 537 (Due Thursday 5/4)
Wednesday 4/26
- Journal: Describe a vivid memory you have of a library experience.
- Review “Libraries Face Sad Chapter”
- After You Read p. 535 and Integrated Language Skills Part B p. 536
- HW: Research and Technology p. 537 (Due Thursday 5/4)
Thursday 4/27
- Journal: What must leaders do to inspire confidence?
- Making Connections p. 550
- Read “The First Inaugural Address” p. 551-560
- Critical Thinking p. 560
- HW: Research and Technology p. 537 (Due Thursday 5/4)
Friday 4/28
- Journal: Describe your reaction to “The First Inaugural Address.”
- Review
- After You Read p. 561 and Integrated Language Skills Part B p. 562
- HW: Research and Technology p. 537 (Due Thursday 5/4)
- HW: Writing Proposal p. 563 (typed, Times New Roman, 12 pt. font, double spaced) (Due Monday 5/8)
Week 2
Monday 5/1
- Journal: How can humor help clarify ideas and build understanding?
- Comparing Literary Works p. 572
- Read “The Talk” p. 574
- Read “Talk” p. 577
- Critical Thinking p. 576 & 580
- Timed Writing p. 581
- HW: Research and Technology p. 537 (Due Thursday 5/4)
- HW: Writing Proposal p. 563 (typed, Times New Roman, 12 pt. font, double spaced) (Due Monday 5/8)
Tuesday 5/2
- Journal: Describe a time where you used humor as a way of building understanding.
- Review
- After You Read p. 581 and Integrated Language Skills Part B p.
- HW: Research and Technology p. 537 (Due Thursday 5/4)
- HW: Writing Proposal p. 563 (typed, Times New Roman, 12 pt. font, double spaced) (Due Monday 5/8)
Wednesday 5/3
- Journal: Which text did you relate to the most? Explain.
- Test Review
- HW: Research and Technology p. 537 (Due Thursday 5/4)
- HW: Writing Proposal p. 563 (typed, Times New Roman, 12 pt. font, double spaced) (Due Monday 5/8)
- HW: Research and bring to class information on the Holocaust (Due Friday)
Thursday 5/4
- Journal: Describe some test taking tips.
- Review
- Unit 3 Test
- HW: Writing Proposal p. 563 (typed, Times New Roman, 12 pt. font, double spaced) (Due Monday 5/8)
Friday 5/5
- Journal: How do the photos from the Holocaust affect you? Explain.
- Review research
- Holocaust interviews
- The Pianist review
- HW: Writing Proposal p. 563 (typed, Times New Roman, 12 pt. font, double spaced) (Due Monday 5/8)
Week 3
Monday 5/8
- Journal: What is the Holocaust?
- Review/Discuss the Holocaust
- Read The Pianist p. 1-21
- The Pianist Assignment (Refer to Worksheet) (Due Monday 5/15)
- Holocaust Survivor Essay (Refer to Worksheet) (Due Monday 5/22)
- HW: Read The Pianist p. 22-32
Tuesday 5/9
- Journal: Describe Szpilman’s experience so far.
- Review
- Read The Pianist p. 33-42
- The Pianist Assignment (Refer to Worksheet) (Due Monday 5/15)
- Holocaust Survivor Essay (Refer to Worksheet) (Due Monday 5/22)
- HW: Read The Pianist p. 43-60
Wednesday 5/10
- Journal: What might be going through Szpilman’s mind?
- Review
- Read The Pianist p. 61-74
- The Pianist Assignment (Refer to Worksheet) (Due Monday 5/15)
- Holocaust Survivor Essay (Refer to Worksheet) (Due Monday 5/22)
- HW: Read The Pianist p. 75-97
Thursday 5/11
- Journal: What has allowed Szpilman’s to survive?
- Review
- Read The Pianist p. 98-115
- The Pianist Assignment (Refer to Worksheet) (Due Monday 5/15)
- Holocaust Survivor Essay (Refer to Worksheet) (Due Monday 5/22)
- HW: Read The Pianist p. 116-130
Friday 5/12
- Journal: How do you think Szpilman’s journey will end?
- Review
- Read The Pianist p. 130-140
- The Pianist Assignment (Refer to Worksheet) (Due Monday 5/15)
- Holocaust Survivor Essay (Refer to Worksheet) (Due Monday 5/22)
Week 4
Monday 5/15
- Journal: What lessons can be learned from the memoir?
- Review
- Read The Pianist p. 140-160
- Partner Activity
- HW: Holocaust Survivor Essay (Refer to Worksheet) (Due Monday 5/22)
- HW: Study for Test
Tuesday 5/16
- Journal: How do you think Szpilman’s journey will end?
- Review
- Read The Pianist p. 161-190
- Partner Activity
- HW: Holocaust Survivor Essay (Refer to Worksheet) (Due Monday 5/22)
- HW: Study for Test
Wednesday 5/17
- Journal: Describe your thoughts on the end ofThe Pianist?
- Review
- Partner Review Activity
- HW: Holocaust Survivor Essay (Refer to Worksheet) (Due Monday 5/22)
- HW: Research Elie Wiesel and bring information to class tomorrow
Thursday 5/18
- Journal: Describe how the Holocaust may have affected others.
- Group Review Activity
- HW: Holocaust Survivor Essay (Refer to Worksheet) (Due Monday 5/22)
Friday 5/19
- Journal: Do you think Szpilman was ever able to fully move on from his experiences?
- Review
- The Pianist Test
- HW: Holocaust Survivor Essay (Refer to Worksheet) (Due Monday 5/22)
- HW: Print Unit 5 Reading Syllabus and R&J Materials