9th Lit: Day 59-58 12/19/204

Day 59-58  9th Literature 12/19/2014

Learning Objective: Today we will read Kurt Vonnegut’s short story “Harrison Bergeron.”
C: Bell Ringer, Read Aloud “Harrison Bergeron”
1) Bell Ringer
2) Read Aloud “Harrison Bergeron”
3) Kurt Vonnegut Documentary
Closing: Exit Ticket or Discussion
H: All missing work is due, Colonialism Speech typed and presentation speeches ( Due Now)

Bell Ringer:


Do you believe everyone in society should be the same? Explain.

If people are too intelligent, talented or beautiful, should the government step in and prevent their advancement?

Is it important that everyone in society are equal or the same? Is it important to celebrate a person’s differences and talents? Explain.

9th Comp: Day 59-58 12/19/2014

Day 59-58 9th Composition 12/19/2014

Learning Objective: Today we will analyze Zach Sobiech’s song “Clouds” and will complete a TPCASTT for the song.
C: Bell Ringer, Zach Sobiech Documentary, “Clouds” TPCASTT
1)Bell Ringer
2) Zach Sobiech Documentary
3)TPCASTT: “Clouds”
Closing: Exit Ticket or Discussion
H: All missing work is due, TPCASTT Speech typed and presentation speeches ( Due Now)

Bell Ringer:

Why is life valuable? Why do you feel life is important?

What do you do to contribute to society or humanity?

How will you make a positive difference in life? 

9th Lit: Day 58-57 12/17-18/2014

Day 58-57  9th Literature 12/17-18/2014

Learning Objective: Today we will complete our Colonialism speeches.
C: Bell Ringer, Colonialism Speeches, Science Fiction Documentary
1) Bell Ringer
2) Colonialism Speeches
3) Science Fiction Documentary
4) Kurt Vonnegut’s short story “Harrison Bergeron”
Closing: Exit Ticket or Discussion
H: All missing work is due, Colonialism Speech typed and presentation speeches ( Due Now)


Bell Ringer:


What is H.G Wells suggesting about society in his novel War of the Worlds?

Does he support colonialism? Explain.

Is this story an example of an unreliable narrator?Why? Why not? Explain.

9th Comp: Day 58-57 12/17-18/2014

Day 58-57 9th Composition 12/17-18/2014

Learning Objective: Today we will present our TPCASTT Speeches and participate in a TPCASTT discussion.
C: Bell Ringer, TPCASTT Speeches, Harlem Renaissance Film
1) Bell Ringer
2) TPCASTT Speeches + Discussion
3) Harlem Renaissance Film
Closing: Exit Ticket or Discussion
H: All missing work is due, TPCASTT Speech typed and presentation speeches ( Due Now)

Bell Ringer:

What is the theme of “Miss Rosie”?

What is the theme of “We Real Cool”?

What is the theme of “Moco Limping”?

What is the theme of “Short People”?

What is the theme of “My Papa’s Waltz”

9th Lit: Day 57-56 12/16/2014

Day 57-56  9th Literature  12/16/2014

Learning Objective: Today we will present our Colonialism speeches.
C: Bell Ringer, Colonialism Speeches, Science Fiction Speeches
1) Bell Ringer
2) Colonialism Speeches
3) Science Fiction Documentary
Closing: Exit Ticket or Discussion
H: All missing work is due, Colonialism Speech typed and presentation speeches ( Due Now)

Bell Ringer:

Did you enjoy reading Bradbury’s short stories? What did you learn about science fiction?

How successful were you during our second term? What did you do well? What do you need to improve?

9th Comp: Day 57-56 12/16/2104

Day 57-56  9th Composition 12/16/2014

Learning Objective: Today we will present our TPCASTT Speeches and take Speech Notes
C: Bell Ringer, TPCASTT Speeches, Harlem Renaissance Film
1)Bell Ringer
2) TPCASTT Speeches and Question Discussion
3) Harlem Renaissance Notes + Film
Closing: Exit Ticket or Discussion
H: All missing work is due, TPCASTT Speech typed and presentation speeches ( Due Now)

Bell Ringer:

What TPCASTT and poem did you enjoy most?

Which poet did you enjoy most? Why?

9th Lit: Day 55-56 12/15/2014

Day 55-56 9th Literature 12/15/2014

Learning Objective: Today we will take Assessment 2.2 and will grade it.
C: Bell Ringer, Assessment 2.2 and Grade Test, Colonialism Speech
1) Bell Ringer
2) Assessment 2.2 Test and Grade
3) Colonialism Speeches
4) Science Fiction Film
Closing: Exit Ticket or Discussion
H: All missing work is due, Colonialism Speech typed and presentation speeches ( Due Now)

Bell Ringer:

Study for Assessment 2.2 Literature Test

9th Comp: Day 55-56 12/15/2014

Day 55-56  9th Composition  12/15/2014

Learning Objective: Today we will take Assessment 2.2 and grade it as well as beginning TPCASTT speeches for poetry.
C: Bell Ringer, Assessment 2.2, TPCASTT Speeches
1) Bell Ringer
2) Assessment 2.2 and Grade the Test
3) TPCASTT Speeches
4) Harlem Renaissances Film
Closing: Exit Ticket or Discussion
H: All missing work is due, TPCASTT Speech typed and presentation speeches ( Due Now)

Bell Ringer:

Study for Assessment 2.2 Composition (7 minutes)

Alert: Monday December 15, 2014 Is The Last Day For Term II Late Work

Alert: Monday December 15, 2014 Is The Last Day For Late Work For Term II

To whom it may concern:

Please make sure your son or daughter is aware of the upcoming late work deadline. Any work received after this date will not be processed and recorded for the Term II grade book. I hope this information is understood, so please be accountable and finish all missing work, tests, quizzes and essays this. It would be sad to see you lose credit for missing work.

Respectfully Yours,

Mr. McKelvey

9th Composition and 9th Literature Announcement: Upcoming In Class Speeches

To whom it may concern:


Please check  the new file folders in both 9th Composition and 9th Literature for information about our upcoming class speeches. Both classes will be presenting information about class materials. If you happen to lose class materials or want to see additional information it is stored in both classes blog folders.

Respectfully Yours,

Mr. McKelvey

9th Lit: Day 54-55 12/12/2014

Day 54-55  9th Literature  12/12/2014

Learning Objective: Today we will take a quiz on literary terms and logic, as well as working on our colonialism speeches.
C: Bell Ringer, Literary Terms Quiz, Colonialism Speeches
1) Bell Ringer
2) Literary Terms Quiz
3) Colonialism Speeches
4) Copies
Closing: Exit Ticket or Discussion
H: Missing Essay and Copies (Late and Due Now), Chapter 9 Question Set (Due 12/03-04/2014), Review for Assessment 2.1, Finish Book Two of War of the Worlds, Begin considering Colonialism Speech, Study for upcoming Assessment 2.2, Copies Due 12/12/2014

Bell Ringer:

Is War of the Worlds an example of Deus Ex Machina? Why? Why not? Explain.

Is the novel an example of an unreliable narrator? Why is this possible? Explain.

9th Comp: Day 54-55 12/12/2014

Day 54-55  9th Composition 12/12/2014

Learning Objective: Today we will work on our TPCASTT Speech Due and Ready To Present 12/17-18/2014
C: Bell Ringer, Speech Synthesis, Grammar Review, Assessment Copies
1) Bell Ringer
2) Speech Synthesis
3)  Grammar Review
4) Copies of Assessment Terms
Closing: Exit Ticket or Discussion
H: Missing Essay and Copies (Due Now) , “My Papa’s Waltz” (Due Now) Begin writing Speech for 12/17-18/2014, “Moco Limping” TPCASTT Due 12/09/2014, ALL MISSING WORK DUE 12/15/2014 “Short People” TPCASTT Due 12/12/2014


Bell Ringer:

Identify the grammatical part of speech for the term or terms in bold.

1) Mike gave the foundation a donation.

2) He threw the ball.

3) The prizewinners are Jennifer and Brad.

4) The corn tastes sweet and buttery.

9th Literature: Day 53-54 12/10-11/2014

Day 53-54  9th Literature  12/10-11/2014

Learning Objective: Today we will practice our literary terms and colonialism speeches.
C: Bell Ringer, Literary Terms, Colonialism Speeches, Copies
1) Bell Ringer
2)  Literary Terms and Logic Review
3) Colonialism Speeches
4) Copies
Closing: Exit Ticket or Discussion
H: Missing Essay and Copies (Late and Due Now), Chapter 9 Question Set (Due 12/03-04/2014), Review for Assessment 2.1, Finish Book Two of War of the Worlds, Begin considering Colonialism Speech, Study for upcoming Assessment 2.2, Copies Due 12/12/2014, Logic and Literary Terms Quiz on Friday 12/12/2014

Bell Ringer:

Define the term, colonialism:

Is Wells’s novel a social commentary about British colonialism? 

9th Comp: Day 53-54 12/10-11/2014

Day 53-54   9th Composition  12/10-11/2014

Learning Objective: Today we will take a diagramming and grammar quiz, as well as completing Cornell notes on synonyms for use. We will also work on our speeches
C: Bell Ringer, Quiz, Speech and TPCASTT Analysis, Synonyms For Use
1) Bell Ringer
2) Quiz: Grammar
3) Synonyms for ‘Use” Notes
4) Speech Synthesis
5) Independent Practices
Closing: Exit Ticket or Discussion
H: Missing Essay and Copies (Due Now) , “My Papa’s Waltz” (Due Now) Begin writing Speech for 12/17-18/2014, “Moco Limping” TPCASTT Due 12/09/2014, ALL MISSING WORK DUE 12/15/2014 “Short People” TPCASTT Due 12/12/2014


Bell Ringer:

Identify the direct and indirect objects in the following sentence.

1) Lucy visited me.
2) Germs cause illness.
3) She told the children a story.
4) Frank gave Toni a donation.

9th Lit: Day 52-53 12/09/2014

Day 52-53  9th Literature  12/09/2014

Learning Objective: Today we will review literary terms as well as working on our colonialism speeches .
C: Bell Ringer, Literary Terms, Colonialism Speeches
1) Bell Ringer
2) Literary Terms and Logic
3) Colonialism Speeches
4) Copies
Closing: Exit Ticket or Discussion
H: Missing Essay and Copies (Late and Due Now), Chapter 9 Question Set (Due 12/03-04/2014), Review for Assessment 2.1, Finish Book Two of War of the Worlds, Begin considering Colonialism Speech, Study for upcoming Assessment 2.2, Copies Due 12/12/2014

Bell Ringer:

Define the following literary terms:

1) suspense:

2)unreliable narrator:

3) Deus Ex Machina:

4) social commentary:

5) stereotype:

9th Comp: Day 52-53 12/09/2014

Day 52-53  9th Composition 12/09/2014

Learning Objective: Today we will work on grammar as well as our TPCASTT Speeches.
C: Bell Ringer, Diagram Quiz and grammar quiz, TPCASTT Speech
1) Bell Ringer
2) Grammar Quiz
3) TPCASTT Speech Computer Lab
4) Independent practices
Closing: Exit Ticket or Discussion
H: Missing Essay and Copies (Due Now) , “My Papa’s Waltz” (Due Now) Begin writing Speech for 12/17-18/2014, “Moco Limping” TPCASTT Due 12/09/2014, ALL MISSING WORK DUE 12/15/2014 “Short People” TPCASTT Due 12/12/2014

Bell Ringer:

Identify the predicate nominative or predicate adjective in each sentence:

1) The soup is too hot.

2) She looks capable.

3) The astronaut is she.

4) The whale is a mammal.

9th Lit: Day 51-52 12/08/2014

Day 51-52  9th Literature  12/08/2014

Learning Objective: Today we will learn new literary terms as well as working on our Speeches about Colonialism.
C: Bell Ringer, Literary Terms, Colonialism Speech
1) Bell Ringer
2) Literary Terms
3) Colonialism Speech
4) Copies

Closing: Exit Ticket or Discussion
H: Missing Essay and Copies (Late and Due Now), Chapter 9 Question Set (Due 12/03-04/2014), Review for Assessment 2.1, Finish Book Two of War of the Worlds, Begin considering Colonialism Speech, Study for upcoming Assessment 2.2, Copies Due 12/12/2014

Bell Ringer:  

Define the following literary terms:

1)Characterization:

2)Direct Characterization:

3)Indirect Characterization:

4)First Person Point of View:

5)Second Person Point of View:

6)Third Person Point of View:

9th Comp: Day 51-52 12/08/2014

Day 51-52  9th Composition 12/08/2014

Learning Objective: Today we will learn about predicate adjectives and predicate nominatives as well as learning about how to write a speech.
C: Bell Ringer, Grammar, Speech Synthesis for TPCASTT
1) Bell Ringer ( Grammar Prompt)
2) Predicate Adjectives and Predicate Nominative (Complements)
3) Speech Synthesis: TPCASTT Poems
4) Independent practices
Closing: Exit Ticket or Discussion
H: Missing Essay and Copies (Due Now) , “My Papa’s Waltz” (Due Now) Begin writing Speech for 12/17-18/2014, “Moco Limping” TPCASTT Due 12/09/2014, ALL MISSING WORK DUE 12/15/2014, “Short People” TPCASTT Due 12/10/2014

Bell Ringer:

Define the following grammatical terms:

1) Predicate Nominative:

2) Predicate Adjective:

3) Complement:

4) Direct Object:

5) Indirect Object: