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