28 March - 01 April 2016
Monday: Discuss Chapter 6 of Brave New World with a focus on characterization of the D.H.C., Bernard, and Lenina;
plot development as we move to the savage reservation; and reader prediction
HOMEWORK: Study for Wednesday's test which will cover Chapters 1-6 and Vocabulary of Chapters 1-3
HOMEWORK: Complete Propaganda Project (due tomorrow)
Tuesday: Review Day for test/Class time for Senior Project
Wednesday: Test on Chapters 1-6/Vocab 1-3
HOMEWORK: Read Chapter 7 and complete Vocabulary study (Due tomorrow)
Thursday: Discuss Chapter 7 with a continued focus on characterization (Bernard, Lenina, Linda, John), plot
development, and theme
HOMEWORK OVER BREAK: Read Chapters 8-10 and complete vocabulary
HOMEWORK OVER BREAK: Work on Senior Project
HOMEWORK OVER BREAK: Complete Blog Post by 4/08 at midnight
Friday: Half-Day--SSR time
plot development as we move to the savage reservation; and reader prediction
HOMEWORK: Study for Wednesday's test which will cover Chapters 1-6 and Vocabulary of Chapters 1-3
HOMEWORK: Complete Propaganda Project (due tomorrow)
Tuesday: Review Day for test/Class time for Senior Project
Wednesday: Test on Chapters 1-6/Vocab 1-3
HOMEWORK: Read Chapter 7 and complete Vocabulary study (Due tomorrow)
Thursday: Discuss Chapter 7 with a continued focus on characterization (Bernard, Lenina, Linda, John), plot
development, and theme
HOMEWORK OVER BREAK: Read Chapters 8-10 and complete vocabulary
HOMEWORK OVER BREAK: Work on Senior Project
HOMEWORK OVER BREAK: Complete Blog Post by 4/08 at midnight
Friday: Half-Day--SSR time
21 - 24 March 2016
Monday: Assign Propaganda Project with class time to begin work (See handout below)
HOMEWORK: Read Chapter 5
Tuesday: Discussion of Chapter 5 with a focus on characterization of Bernard, Helmholtz, and Lenina
Wednesday: Time in Media Center to work on Propaganda Project and/or Senior Project
Thursday: Pep Rally Day
HOMEWORK: Read Chapter 6 and begin preparing for Chapter 1-6 Test (Next Wednesday)
HOMEWORK: Read Chapter 5
Tuesday: Discussion of Chapter 5 with a focus on characterization of Bernard, Helmholtz, and Lenina
Wednesday: Time in Media Center to work on Propaganda Project and/or Senior Project
Thursday: Pep Rally Day
HOMEWORK: Read Chapter 6 and begin preparing for Chapter 1-6 Test (Next Wednesday)
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14 - 18 March 2016
Monday: Chapter 1 Vocabulary Due; Read/Listen to Chapter One of Brave New World while working on Guided
Reading Questions (not a homework assignment); be prepared to discuss Chapter One tomorrow
Tuesday: Discuss Chapter One with a focus on the World State and its policies, principles, and general functions
HOMEWORK: Complete Chapter 2-3 Vocabulary and read Chapter 2 of Brave New World (see links for
online versions)
Wednesday: Discuss Chapter 2 of Brave New World with a focus on characterization of Bernard Marx, Lenina Crowne,
Mostpaha Mond; begin reading Chapter 3
HOMEWORK: Continue reading Chapter 3
Thursday: Discuss Chapters 3 & 4 of Brave New World with a focus on plot and character development as well as
evidence of dystopian society through an examination of fear tactics and propaganda
HOMEWORK: Complete Chapter 4-5 Vocabulary and read Chapters 4 & 5
Friday: Assign Propaganda Project (class time to be granted during Charity Week); discuss Chapters 4 & 5 of Brave
New World with a continued focus on plot and character development and the practices of the World State
and the influence of Soma on society
HOMEWORK: Read Chapter 6 by Tuesday and begin preparing for Test on Chapters 1-6 (Monday, 3/28) and
Vocabulary Test on lists 1-5 (Wednesday, 3/30)
Reading Questions (not a homework assignment); be prepared to discuss Chapter One tomorrow
Tuesday: Discuss Chapter One with a focus on the World State and its policies, principles, and general functions
HOMEWORK: Complete Chapter 2-3 Vocabulary and read Chapter 2 of Brave New World (see links for
online versions)
Wednesday: Discuss Chapter 2 of Brave New World with a focus on characterization of Bernard Marx, Lenina Crowne,
Mostpaha Mond; begin reading Chapter 3
HOMEWORK: Continue reading Chapter 3
Thursday: Discuss Chapters 3 & 4 of Brave New World with a focus on plot and character development as well as
evidence of dystopian society through an examination of fear tactics and propaganda
HOMEWORK: Complete Chapter 4-5 Vocabulary and read Chapters 4 & 5
Friday: Assign Propaganda Project (class time to be granted during Charity Week); discuss Chapters 4 & 5 of Brave
New World with a continued focus on plot and character development and the practices of the World State
and the influence of Soma on society
HOMEWORK: Read Chapter 6 by Tuesday and begin preparing for Test on Chapters 1-6 (Monday, 3/28) and
Vocabulary Test on lists 1-5 (Wednesday, 3/30)
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07-11 March 2016
Monday: Class time in Media Center to begin work on Senior Project--Group members due at beginning of hour
Tuesday: Michigan Primary--No School
Wednesday: Class time in Media Center to begin work on Senior Project
Thursday: Class time in Media Center to begin work on Senior Project; Project Plan due by the end of the hour
Friday: 1/2 Day--SSR Time
HOMEWORK: If desired, procure a copy of Brave New World by Monday
HOMEWORK: Complete Chapters 1Vocabulary assignment (due Monday)
Tuesday: Michigan Primary--No School
Wednesday: Class time in Media Center to begin work on Senior Project
Thursday: Class time in Media Center to begin work on Senior Project; Project Plan due by the end of the hour
Friday: 1/2 Day--SSR Time
HOMEWORK: If desired, procure a copy of Brave New World by Monday
HOMEWORK: Complete Chapters 1Vocabulary assignment (due Monday)
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29 February-4 March 2016
Monday: Review Final Senior Project details and view sample videos to discuss positives and weaknesses
Tuesday: Equality Activity (In-Class only)
Wednesday: Prezi presentation on Brave New World Background (See Important Links tab)
Utopia Activity (see handout below)
HOMEWORK: Read and annotate "Harrison Bergeron" (due Friday)
Thursday: Half-day--SSR time
Friday: Discuss "Harrison Bergeron" in the context of dystopian societies, rebellion, and "equality"
Tuesday: Equality Activity (In-Class only)
Wednesday: Prezi presentation on Brave New World Background (See Important Links tab)
Utopia Activity (see handout below)
HOMEWORK: Read and annotate "Harrison Bergeron" (due Friday)
Thursday: Half-day--SSR time
Friday: Discuss "Harrison Bergeron" in the context of dystopian societies, rebellion, and "equality"
utopia.pdf | |
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