Mr. Mulgrew's Weekly Schedules for Honors. 2023--2024
For planning purposes, these assignments are usually
etched in stone.
* Last minute changes and resource modifications may not be posted.
http://www.doe.mass.edu/frameworks/ela/0311.pdf
The full schedule is usually posted by Monday night.
Week Starting 8/30/23 is listed below:
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Class |
Class Activities |
Objective/ Teacher Talk |
Homework/ Asynchronous work. |
| 1 | Weekly Schedule Syllabus: First Day Policies and Procedures. Be nice. Survey Distribution and instructions Building Tour |
Students
will know classroom expectations. Students will understand the policies and procedures. Students will write in complete sentences in the form of a statement. |
Work on your survey. |
| 2 | Due to the rotating schedule and holiday, no classes will meet for a second time this week. |
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Week starting 9/5/23 is listed below:
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Class |
Class Activities |
Objective/ Teacher Talk |
Homework/ Asynchronous work. |
| 1 |
Survey Quality Check
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Students will peer evaluate the survey to ensure that the directions are
being followed and that adequate effort has been applied to this course
level. Students will demonstrate the usage of commas in nouns of direct address.
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Complete your survey at
some point this week, and share it with Mr. M. in class.
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| 2 | Time allotted for working on your surveys |
Know: Students will find and bookmark the
website. Understand: That every teachers uses a platform for learning that best fits their classroom live and remotely. Do: Students will navigate the site to better understand the resources offered. |
Complete your survey at
some point this week, and share it with Mr. M. in class.
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| 3 | English Pretest in Groups
Student conferences start as each survey is completed. |
Complete your survey at some point this week, and share it with Mr. M. in class. |
Week starting 9/11/23 is listed below:
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Class |
Class Activities |
Objective/ Teacher Talk |
Homework |
| 1 |
Weekly Schedule Time allotted for working on your surveys Student conferences continue as the surveys are completed. |
Students will write in complete sentences in the form of a statement. | Complete your survey this week and have a conference with Mr. M. in class. |
| 2 |
V.A.T Learning Styles
Test and Analysis
Student conferences continue as the surveys are completed. |
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| 3 |
September Literary Terms,
Elements of Fiction Notes, The Plot Outline Diagram. Student conferences continue as the surveys are completed. |
Know: That fiction contains common elements. Understand: Fiction is organized into a logical plan. Do: students will apply the September Literary Terms, Elements of Fiction. |
Study the September Literary Terms, Elements of Fiction Notes |
| 4 | Many classes will not
meet for a fourth time this week due to the half day on Wednesday. Student conferences continue as the surveys are completed. |
Study the September Literary Terms, Elements of Fiction Notes |
Week starting 9/18/23 is listed below:
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Class |
Class Activities |
Objective/ Teacher Talk |
Homework |
| 1 | Star Reading Test | Study the September Literary Terms, Elements of Fiction Notes | |
| 2 |
September Literary Terms,
Elements of Fiction Notes, The Plot Outline Diagram. Class Discussion
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| 3 | Scooby-Doo Anchor Activity 1, 2, 3, 4. | ||
| 4 | First Test- Getting Organized Click here for the rubric. |
Week starting 9/25/23 is listed below:
Grade close for midterm progress reports on
September 29th. Students need to check the Aspen X2 platform to see if
they are missing work. I am flexible with my due dates, and I accept all
late work with no penalties until the 29th.
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Class |
Class Activities |
Objective/ Teacher Talk |
Homework/ Asynchronous work. |
| 1 |
National Punctuation Day- A visit from
Colon Man and Dash Incredible.
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Know: That fiction contains common elements. Understand: Fiction is organized into a logical plan. Do: students will apply the September Literary Terms, Elements of Fiction. |
Study the September Literary Terms, Elements of Fiction Notes |
| 2 | September Literary Terms Review Game and Test. (First optional test day) |
Know: That fiction contains common elements. Understand: Fiction is organized into a logical plan. Do: students will apply the September Literary Terms, Elements of Fiction. |
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| 3 |
September Literary Terms Review Game and Test.
(Second optional test day)
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| 4 |
Webquest Grades close for midterm progress reports on September 29th. |
Know: That language can be literal and figurative. Understand: Expressive language uses both types of language. Do: Students will create posters demonstrating a unique example of each term of figurative language. |
No homework over the weekend. |
The Grade Eight Elements of Fiction Retest is available to ANY student that wishes to score higher.
The following times are available:
_ During ANY English class, now through the Columbus Day break. Just tell me when you are better prepared.
_ Monday through Friday before school, 6:45—7:05, I will write you a pass.
_ Any T.G.A./Advisory Block (Just check with your teacher first)
*Reminder* If you don’t do something different to study, then your score will not be higher. Use my website if you have misplaced those notes. This is the link.
Week starting 10/02/23 is listed below:
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Class |
Class Activities |
Objective/ Teacher Talk |
Homework |
| 1 | With headphones, listen to the Tone vs. Mood audio links and complete the questions linked in your Google Docs. Show me in class. |
Know: That fiction contains common elements. Understand: Fiction is organized into a logical plan. Do: students will apply the September Literary Terms, Elements of Fiction. |
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| 2 | Tone vs. Mood Project Construction |
Know: That fiction contains common elements. Understand: Fiction is organized into a logical plan. Do: students will apply the September Literary Terms, Elements of Fiction. |
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| 3 |
Tone
vs. Mood Project Group Presentations Plot Outline Diagram Presentations Rubric |
Know: That fiction contains common elements. Understand: Fiction is organized into a logical plan. Do: students will apply the September Literary Terms, Elements of Fiction. |
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| 4 | Classes will not meet for a fourth time this week due to the October 6th. Professional Development Day. No School for students | No homework over the long weekend. |
Week starting 10/10/23 is listed below:
Work on your Big Six projects, and show them to Mr. M. in class when
completed.
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Class |
Class Activities |
Objective/ Teacher Talk |
Homework |
| 1 |
Tone
vs. Mood Project Presentations Conclude- I Hope! Plot Outline Diagram Presentations Rubric |
Know: That fiction contains common elements. Understand: Fiction is organized into a logical plan. Do: students will apply the September Literary Terms, Elements of Fiction. |
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| 2 |
Construct "The Big Six" Posters: Alliteration, Hyperbole, Simile, Metaphor,
Onomatopoeia, and Personification.
Ongoing Evaluation of "The Big Six" Posters:2
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Know: That language can be literal and
figurative. Understand: Expressive language uses both types of language. Do; Students will create six posters demonstrating a unique example of each figurative language term. |
Work on your Big Six projects, and show them to Mr. M. in class when completed. |
| 3 |
Construct "The Big Six" Posters: Alliteration, Hyperbole, Simile, Metaphor,
Onomatopoeia, and Personification.
Ongoing Evaluation of "The Big Six" Posters:2
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| 4 | Classes will not meet for a fourth time this week due to Monday's holiday. |
Week starting 10/16/23 is listed below:
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Class |
Class Activities |
Objective/ Teacher Talk |
Homework |
| 1 |
Tone
vs. Mood Project Presentations Conclude-
This leaves us a little "Wiggle-room." Plot Outline Diagram Presentations Rubric |
Know: That fiction contains common elements. Understand: Fiction is organized into a logical plan. Do: students will apply the September Literary Terms, Elements of Fiction. |
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| 2 |
Construct "The Big Six" Posters: Alliteration, Hyperbole, Simile, Metaphor,
Onomatopoeia, and Personification.
Ongoing Evaluation of "The Big Six" Posters:2
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Know: That language can be literal and
figurative. Understand: Expressive language uses both types of language. Do; Students will create six posters demonstrating a unique example of each figurative language term. |
Work on your Big Six projects, and show them to Mr. M. in class when completed. |
| 3 |
Noun Handout.
Introduction to the Pronoun Handout. Noun and Pronoun Practice
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Know: The function of a noun or pronoun. Understand: The differences between concrete and abstract nouns. Do: Using a combination of visual, tactile, and auditory methods to assist in memorizing the personal and possessive pronouns in chart form. |
Study the Pronoun Handout. |
| 4 |
Personal and Possessive Pronouns Practice
Visual, Auditory, and Tactile Methods, Revisited "Skater Boy" Handout, Pronoun Practice
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Know: The function of a noun or pronoun. Understand: The differences between concrete and abstract nouns. Do: Using a combination of visual, tactile, and auditory methods to assist in memorizing the personal and possessive pronouns in chart form. |
Study the Pronoun Handout. |
Week starting 10/16/23 is listed below:
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Class |
Class Activities |
Objective/ Teacher Talk |
Homework |
| 1 |
Noun and Pronoun Practice "You're Nobody till Somebody Loves You" Handout--Indefinite Pronoun Practice.
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Know: The function of a noun or pronoun. Understand: The differences between concrete and abstract nouns. Do: Using a combination of visual, tactile, and auditory methods to assist in memorizing the personal and possessive pronouns in chart form. |
Study the Pronoun Handout. |
| 2 |
Personal and Possessive Pronouns Practice Personal and Possessive Pronoun Quiz; First Chance. "Skater Boy" Handout, Pronoun Practice
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Know: The function of a noun or pronoun. Understand: The differences between concrete and abstract nouns. Do: Using a combination of visual, tactile, and auditory methods to assist in memorizing the personal and possessive pronouns in chart form. |
Study the Pronoun Handout. |
| 3 |
Personal and Possessive Pronouns Practice Personal and Possessive Pronoun Quiz; Second Chance. "You're Nobody" Handout, Indefinite and Reciprocal Pronoun Practice.
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Know: The function of a noun or pronoun. Understand: The differences between concrete and abstract nouns. Do: Using a combination of visual, tactile, and auditory methods to assist in memorizing the personal and possessive pronouns in chart form. |
Study the Pronoun Handout. |
| 4 |
Personal and Possessive Pronouns Practice Personal and Possessive Pronoun Quiz; Third and Final Chance Noun and Pronoun Study Guide (Due to formatting issues, this is not available online and must be completed in class.) |
Know: The function of a noun or pronoun. Understand: The differences between concrete and abstract nouns. Do: Using a combination of visual, tactile, and auditory methods to assist in memorizing the personal and possessive pronouns in chart form. |
Study the Noun and Pronoun Study Guide. |
Week starting 10/30/23 is listed below:
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Class |
Class Activities |
Objective/ Teacher Talk |
Homework/ Asynchronous work. |
| 1 | Noun and Pronoun Study Guide (Due to formatting issues, this is not available online and must be completed in class.) |
Know: The function of a noun or pronoun. Understand: The differences between concrete and abstract nouns. Do: Using a combination of visual, tactile, and auditory methods to assist in memorizing the personal and possessive pronouns in chart form. |
Study the Pronoun Handout. |
| 2 | Noun and Pronoun Optional Test Day One |
Know: The function of a noun or pronoun. Understand: The differences between concrete and abstract nouns. Do: Using a combination of visual, tactile, and auditory methods to assist in memorizing the personal and possessive pronouns in chart form. |
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| 3 |
Noun and Pronoun Optional Test Day Two Students that completed the test on the first day offered will start browsing the Poetry Out Loud Website. |
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| 4 | No homework over the weekend. |
Week starting 11/6/23 is listed below: