Thursday, April 30, 2026

Thursday

Today, we will start class by giving you a few minutes to work on journals. Then we will look at chapters 26-27.

HW: Journals and finish reading.  

 Unit Learning goal:

Students will demonstrate an understand of one the main concept of the novel by producing a final project (PowerPoint, Film, Oral Presentation) that incorporates a 1-page essay that explains how a main concept works in the novel and using specific examples to backs up the students ideas.

Main Concepts:

Does the American law guarantee justice for all?
How does prejudice work in society?
What is the Meaning of Duty?
What is the Meaning of Courage?  
 

Scale/Rubric relating to learning goal:

Rubric for the Unit Goal:

 

 

4

3

2

1

Explanation of how main concept works in the novel

Student connects two or more concepts with clear and precise thesis statement which contains an order of development providing 2-3 claims about the concepts

Student connects one major concept to the text with a clear and precise statement which contains an order of development

Student connects a major concept to the text.  An order of development may be missing or thesis may be unclear.

Thesis is missing

Evidence from Text

Each claim is backed with two or more examples of specific evidence from the text; Evidence is explained and cited in proper MLA format

Each claim is back with at least one specific piece of evidence.  The evidence is explained and cited in MLA format. 

Evidence from the text is attempted, but either not explained or doesn’t back up the claim presented

Evidence is missing

Visual Aids

Two or more visual aids are used for each claim

At least one visual aid for each claim

Some visual aids, but not one for every claim

No visual aids

Presentation

Use of technology enhances the presentation and makes it poetic; speaker enunciates, is loud, clear, and pronounces vocabulary correctly

Use of technology enhances the presentation.  Speaker occasional slips in either enunciation, pronunciation, or with filler words (uhms or ahms)

Technology is used but doesn’t enhance the presentation.  There may be multiple problems with the speakers presentation with the clarity of the words

No technology used

Conclusion

Conclusion is precise, returns to the beginning, poses something further for the audience to think about

The conclusion returns to the thesis and summaries what has been stated

Conclusion attempted

No conclusion

 

4/30 Chapters 26-27

5/1 Watch part of movie

5/4 Chapters 28-29

5/5 Chapters 30-31

5/6 Finish move

5/7 REVIEW

5/8 TEST

5/11-5/14 Work on Projects

5/15 Presentations

5/18 Review for Semester Final

5/19 or 5/20 Semester FINALS


 

Wednesday, April 29, 2026

Wednesday

 Today, we will start class by giving you a few minutes to work on journals. Then we will look at chapters 24-25.

HW: Journals and finish reading.  

 Unit Learning goal:

Students will demonstrate an understand of one the main concept of the novel by producing a final project (PowerPoint, Film, Oral Presentation) that incorporates a 1-page essay that explains how a main concept works in the novel and using specific examples to backs up the students ideas.

Main Concepts:

Does the American law guarantee justice for all?
How does prejudice work in society?
What is the Meaning of Duty?
What is the Meaning of Courage?  
 

Scale/Rubric relating to learning goal:

Rubric for the Unit Goal:

 

 

4

3

2

1

Explanation of how main concept works in the novel

Student connects two or more concepts with clear and precise thesis statement which contains an order of development providing 2-3 claims about the concepts

Student connects one major concept to the text with a clear and precise statement which contains an order of development

Student connects a major concept to the text.  An order of development may be missing or thesis may be unclear.

Thesis is missing

Evidence from Text

Each claim is backed with two or more examples of specific evidence from the text; Evidence is explained and cited in proper MLA format

Each claim is back with at least one specific piece of evidence.  The evidence is explained and cited in MLA format. 

Evidence from the text is attempted, but either not explained or doesn’t back up the claim presented

Evidence is missing

Visual Aids

Two or more visual aids are used for each claim

At least one visual aid for each claim

Some visual aids, but not one for every claim

No visual aids

Presentation

Use of technology enhances the presentation and makes it poetic; speaker enunciates, is loud, clear, and pronounces vocabulary correctly

Use of technology enhances the presentation.  Speaker occasional slips in either enunciation, pronunciation, or with filler words (uhms or ahms)

Technology is used but doesn’t enhance the presentation.  There may be multiple problems with the speakers presentation with the clarity of the words

No technology used

Conclusion

Conclusion is precise, returns to the beginning, poses something further for the audience to think about

The conclusion returns to the thesis and summaries what has been stated

Conclusion attempted

No conclusion

 

4/29 Chapters 24-25

4/30 Chapters 26-27

5/1 Watch part of movie

5/4 Chapters 28-29

5/5 Chapters 30-31

5/6 Finish move

5/7 REVIEW

5/8 TEST

5/11-5/14 Work on Projects

5/15 Presentations

5/18 Review for Semester Final

5/19 or 5/20 Semester FINALS


 

Tuesday, April 28, 2026

Tuessday

 

 Unit Learning goal:

Students will demonstrate an understand of one the main concept of the novel by producing a final project (PowerPoint, Film, Oral Presentation) that incorporates a 1-page essay that explains how a main concept works in the novel and using specific examples to backs up the students ideas.

Main Concepts:

Does the American law guarantee justice for all?
How does prejudice work in society?
What is the Meaning of Duty?
What is the Meaning of Courage?  
 

Scale/Rubric relating to learning goal:

Rubric for the Unit Goal:

 

 

4

3

2

1

Explanation of how main concept works in the novel

Student connects two or more concepts with clear and precise thesis statement which contains an order of development providing 2-3 claims about the concepts

Student connects one major concept to the text with a clear and precise statement which contains an order of development

Student connects a major concept to the text.  An order of development may be missing or thesis may be unclear.

Thesis is missing

Evidence from Text

Each claim is backed with two or more examples of specific evidence from the text; Evidence is explained and cited in proper MLA format

Each claim is back with at least one specific piece of evidence.  The evidence is explained and cited in MLA format. 

Evidence from the text is attempted, but either not explained or doesn’t back up the claim presented

Evidence is missing

Visual Aids

Two or more visual aids are used for each claim

At least one visual aid for each claim

Some visual aids, but not one for every claim

No visual aids

Presentation

Use of technology enhances the presentation and makes it poetic; speaker enunciates, is loud, clear, and pronounces vocabulary correctly

Use of technology enhances the presentation.  Speaker occasional slips in either enunciation, pronunciation, or with filler words (uhms or ahms)

Technology is used but doesn’t enhance the presentation.  There may be multiple problems with the speakers presentation with the clarity of the words

No technology used

Conclusion

Conclusion is precise, returns to the beginning, poses something further for the audience to think about

The conclusion returns to the thesis and summaries what has been stated

Conclusion attempted

No conclusion

 

4/28 Chapter 23 - work on journals

4/29 Chapters 24-25

4/30 Chapters 26-27

5/1 Watch part of movie

5/4 Chapters 28-29

5/5 Chapters 30-31

5/6 Finish move

5/7 REVIEW

5/8 TEST

5/11-5/14 Work on Projects

5/15 Presentations

5/18 Review for Semester Final

5/19 or 5/20 Semester FINALS



Monday, April 27, 2026

Monday

 Today we need to look at chapters 20-21.

HW: Finish chapter 21 and work on journals. 

4/27 Chapters 20-21

4/28 Chapter 22-23

4/29 Chapters 24-25

4/30 Chapters 26-27

5/1 Watch part of movie

5/4 Chapters 28-29

5/5 Chapters 30-31

5/6 Finish move

5/7 REVIEW

5/8 TEST

5/11-5/14 Work on Projects

5/15 Presentations

5/18 Review for Semester Final

5/19 or 5/20 Semester FINALS

 

Friday, April 24, 2026

Friday

 Vocabulary quiz. After the vocabulary quiz, please use time to work on journals. 

4/27 Chapters 21-22

4/28 Chapter 23

4/29 Chapters 24-25

4/30 Chapters 26-27

5/1 Watch part of movie

5/4 Chapters 28-29

5/5 Chapters 30-31

5/6 Finish move

5/7 REVIEW

5/8 TEST

5/11-5/14 Work on Projects

5/15 Presentations

5/18 Review for Semester Final

5/19 or 5/20 Semester FINALS

Thursday, April 23, 2026

Thursday

 We will be reviewing vocabulary today and reading chapters 19-20. You have a vocabulary quiz tomorrow. Please study.

4/23 Chapters 19-20

4/24 Chapters 21-22

4/27 Chapter 23

4/28 Chapters 24-25

4/29 Chapters 26-27

4/30 vocabulary review

5/1 Vocabulary Quiz

5/4 Chapters 28-29

5/5 Chapters 30-31

5/6 FINISH BOOK

5/7 REVIEW

5/8 TEST

5/11-5/14 Work on Projects

5/15 Presentations

5/18 Review for Semester Final

5/19 or 5/20 Semester FINALS 

New Vocabulary

1)    Austere

2)    Habiliment

3)    Obliquely

4)    Prerogative

5)    Acrimonious

6)    Corroborate

7)    Mollify

8)    Temerity

9)    Bovine

10) Veneer

11) Connive  

 

Wednesday, April 22, 2026

Wednesday

 Today we will be having a quiz on chapter 17 and then reviewing the book so far. 

HW: Finish chapter 18 

4/22 Chapter 18

4/23 Chapters 19-20

4/24 Chapters 21-22

4/27 Chapter 23

4/28 Chapters 24-25

4/29 Chapters 26-27

4/30 vocabulary review

5/1 Vocabulary Quiz

5/4 Chapters 28-29

5/5 Chapters 30-31

5/6 FINISH BOOK

5/7 REVIEW

5/8 TEST

5/11-5/14 Work on Projects

5/15 Presentations

5/18 Review for Semester Final

5/19 or 5/20 Semester FINALS 

New Vocabulary

1)    Austere

2)    Habiliment

3)    Obliquely

4)    Prerogative

5)    Acrimonious

6)    Corroborate

7)    Mollify

8)    Temerity

9)    Bovine

10) Veneer

11) Connive  


 

Tuesday, April 21, 2026

Tuesday

 Today we need to review vocabulary, discuss chapter 16, and read chapter 17.

4/21 Chapter 17

4/22 Chapter 18

4/23 Chapters 19-20

4/24 Chapters 21-22

4/27 Chapter 23

4/28 Chapters 24-25

4/29 Chapters 26-27

4/30 vocabulary review

5/1 Vocabulary Quiz

5/4 Chapters 28-29

5/5 Chapters 30-31

5/6 FINISH BOOK

5/7 REVIEW

5/8 TEST

5/11-5/14 Work on Projects

5/15 Presentations

5/18 Review for Semester Final

5/19 or 5/20 Semester FINALS 

New Vocabulary

1)    Austere

2)    Habiliment

3)    Obliquely

4)    Prerogative

5)    Acrimonious

6)    Corroborate

7)    Mollify

8)    Temerity

9)    Bovine

10) Veneer

11) Connive  


 

Monday, April 20, 2026

Monday

 Today, I will give you some time to work on journals and then we will move onto chapter 16.

HW: Write sentences with vocabulary words. 

4/20 Chapters 16

4/21 Chapter 17

4/22 Chapter 18

4/23 Chapters 19-20

4/24 Chapters 21-22

4/27 Chapter 23

4/28 Chapters 24-25

4/29 Chapters 26-27

4/30 vocabulary review

5/1 Vocabulary Quiz

5/4 Chapters 28-29

5/5 Chapters 30-31

5/6 FINISH BOOK

5/7 REVIEW

5/8 TEST

5/11-5/14 Work on Projects

5/15 Presentations

5/18 Review for Semester Final

5/19 or 5/20 Semester FINALS 

New Vocabulary

1)    Austere

2)    Habiliment

3)    Obliquely

4)    Prerogative

5)    Acrimonious

6)    Corroborate

7)    Mollify

8)    Temerity

9)    Bovine

10) Veneer

11) Connive  


 

Friday, April 17, 2026

Friday

 Today we are going to read chapter 15. First, please write sentences with Austere and Habiliment

4/17 Chapter 15 and work on journals

4/20 Chapters 15

4/21 Chapter 17

4/22 Chapter 18

4/23 Chapters 19-20

4/24 Chapters 21-22

4/27 Chapter 23

4/28 Chapters 24-25

4/29 Chapters 26-27

4/30 vocabulary review

5/1 Vocabulary Quiz

5/4 Chapters 28-29

5/5 Chapters 30-31

5/6 FINISH BOOK

5/7 REVIEW

5/8 TEST

5/11-5/14 Work on Projects

5/15 Presentations

5/18 Review for Semester Final

5/19 or 5/20 Semester FINALS 

New Vocabulary

1)    Austere

2)    Habiliment

3)    Obliquely

4)    Prerogative

5)    Acrimonious

6)    Corroborate

7)    Mollify

8)    Temerity

9)    Bovine

10) Veneer

11) Connive  

Wednesday, April 15, 2026

Wednesday

 Today we need to give you a few moments to work on journals. I will be grading chapters 5-11 today or tomorrow. We will then look at chapter 14.

4/15 Chapter 14

4/16 Quiz over part 1

4/17 Work on reading journals

4/20 Chapters 15-16

4/21 Chapter 17

4/22 Chapter 18

4/23 Chapters 19-20

4/24 Chapters 21-22

4/27 Chapter 23

4/28 Chapters 24-25

4/29 Chapters 26-27

4/30 vocabulary review

5/1 Vocabulary Quiz

5/4 Chapters 28-29

5/5 Chapters 30-31

5/6 FINISH BOOK

5/7 REVIEW

5/8 TEST

5/11-5/14 Work on Projects

5/15 Presentations

5/18 Review for Semester Final

5/19 or 5/20 Semester FINALS 

New Vocabulary

1)    Austere

2)    Habiliment

3)    Obliquely

4)    Prerogative

5)    Acrimonious

6)    Corroborate

7)    Mollify

8)    Temerity

9)    Bovine

10) Veneer

11) Connive  


 

Tuesday, April 14, 2026

Tuesday

 Today we need to review chapter 12 and read chapter 13.  

Homework: Look up new vocabulary words 

4/14 Chapter 13

4/15 Chapter 14

4/16 Quiz over part 1

4/17 Work on reading journals

4/20 Chapters 15-16

4/21 Chapter 17

4/22 Chapter 18

4/23 Chapters 19-20

4/24 Chapters 21-22

4/27 Chapter 23

4/28 Chapters 24-25

4/29 Chapters 26-27

4/30 vocabulary review

5/1 Vocabulary Quiz

5/4 Chapters 28-29

5/5 Chapters 30-31

5/6 FINISH BOOK

5/7 REVIEW

5/8 TEST

5/11-5/14 Work on Projects

5/15 Presentations

5/18 Review for Semester Final

5/19 or 5/20 Semester FINALS 

New Vocabulary

1)    Austere

2)    Habiliment

3)    Obliquely

4)    Prerogative

5)    Acrimonious

6)    Corroborate

7)    Mollify

8)    Temerity

9)    Bovine

10) Veneer

11) Connive  


 

 

Sunday, April 12, 2026

Monday

We need to discuss chapters 8-11 and then move onto chapter 12 and 13. You will have a quiz tomorrow so please pay attention. 

4/13 Chapters 12-13

4/14 Quiz over PART I

4/15 Chapter 14

4/16 Vocabulary Review

4/17 Vocabulary Quiz

4/20 Chapters 15-16

4/21 Chapter 17

4/22 Chapter 18

4/23 Chapters 19-20

4/24 Chapters 21-22

4/27 Chapter 23

4/28 Chapters 24-25

4/29 Chapters 26-27

4/30 vocabulary review

5/1 Vocabulary Quiz

5/4 Chapters 28-29

5/5 Chapters 30-31

5/6 FINISH BOOK

5/7 REVIEW

5/8 TEST

5/11-5/14 Work on Projects

5/15 Presentations

5/18 Review for Semester Final

5/19 or 5/20 Semester FINALS 

Wednesday

 We will either read the last chapter (it depends on if I feel everyone has read it) or we will watch the movie.  5/6 Read or Finish move ...