Level 130

FALL  2016



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Friday, August 19
Paragraph about a conversation 10 points

Monday, August 22
Meet in CLAD MUB 149
Read Romance of a Busy Broker CAREFULLY so that you understand at least 75%
Writing to Communicate Study p. 4; do p. 5 Ex. 1 in books
No grammar books

Wednesday, August 24
Reading book:  Do After You Read the Story A and B in books.
Write a list of 10 main ideas to summarize the story. 10 points
Writing to Communicate Study p. 4; do p. 5 Ex. 1 in books
No grammar books


Friday, August 26
Rewrite a list of 10 main ideas to summarize the story. 10 points
Writing to Communicate
p.5 Pr 2 in books
p. 5 Pr 3 sp opt.
p. 6 Pr 4 in books
Bring grammar books
Start thinking about your paragraph about a decision.

Monday, August 29
Writing to Communicate
p. 6-7 Pr 5 and 6 in books
p. 8-9 Pr 7 and 8 separate paper optional
In books:  p 9 Model paragraph 5; p 10 Model paragraph 6; Pr 9
Grammar:  Start looking at Ch. 8

Wednesday, August 31
Draft One Paragraph about a Decision Bring 2 copies to class for peer editing 10 points
Writing to Communicate  p. 11-14 optional; Pr 10 and 11 separate paper optional
Start looking at Ch. 2 18 - 27
Grammar:  Ex 2 in books; Ex 3 Write sentences separate paper optional
Example of main ideas Romance of a Busy Broker

Monday, September 5
Holiday

Wednesday, September 7
New paragraph about Romance of a Busy Broker 20 points
Optional new draft of Paragraph about a Decision.  Clip first draft with my comments behind first.  Write New Draft on it.
Grammar sp opt. Ex 4, 7, 10
IB Ex 6, 9, 13, 14

Friday, September 9
Grammar Study 8-5 IB Ex 17, 18.  Read ahead to the end of the chapter
W to C IB Pr 1 and 3
Reading books: Read Part I of the Ingrate.
Write down something that you overheard every day.

Monday, September 12
Grammar Study 8-6 and 8-7; sp opt Ex 24, 25, 26, 27 IB Ex. 30, 32, 35, 36
Reading book:  reread The Ingrate Part I; read Parts II and III
W to C Study p. 23; Pr 7 sp 5 points

Wednesday, September 14
Grammar Quiz Chapter 8.  Bring #2 pencils
Paragraph About a Decision. Clip first draft with my corrections behind final draft.  50 points
Reading:  Review Part III Do p. 23 A,C,D in books.

Friday, September 16
W to C Do all of p. 25 - top of 27 in book. p. 27 -28 Structure and Mechanics sp opt.
Start working on group projects

Monday, September 19
Grammar
Study 9-1, 9-2, 9-3
IB Ex. 5, 10, 11, 13

Wednesday, September 21
In class writing test 50 points
You can look at this link for a technology that might help with group presentations (See Ladibug Document Camera)
http://www.ccsf.edu/en/employee-services/educational-technology/technology-learning-center-tlc/Smart_Classrooms.html

Friday, September 23
No school

Monday, September 26
Presentations: Groups 2, 6, 5
Gr: Study 9-4, 9-5, 9-6
IB Ex 17, 20, 21; sp opt Ex. 19

Wednesday, September 28
Presentations: Groups 1, 3, 4
Grammar:  Study 9-7, 9-8, 9-9
IB Ex. 26, 28, 30

Friday, September 30
Study 9-10, 9-11; IB Ex 32, 33, 34, 39, 41, 43, 44, 45 I and II, 47

Monday, October 3
Grammar:  sp opt p.245 #7 and 8
Study 9-10, 9-11; IB Ex 32, 33, 34, 39, 41, 43, 44, 45 I and II, 47
Rewrite 3 sentences from In class writin sp 9 points
Writing to Communicate Start reading from p. 50

Wednesday or Friday
Grammar Test Ch. 9

Monday October 24
Grammar Ch. 12
Study 12-1 and 12-2
Do Ex 6 and 7 IB
Writing to Communicate p. 84 10 points

Wednesday, October 26
Essay about A Good Leader 75 points
Extra credit assignment Meet the Candidates 15 points

Monday, October 31
Reading Log 1 10 points
Extra Credit Assignment (Meet the Candidates)
Last day to turn in Writing to Communicate p. 84 10 points late
Gr Study 12-3, 12-4
IB Ex 10, 11, 14, 16, 18, 19
sp.  Ex 12 4 points; Ex. 17 sp opt
Writing to Communicate Pr 1 IB; Pr. 2
Start Paul's Case in Reading book
Extra Credit:  Go to CLAD
Do 2 hours computer work on Adjective Clauses and/or Infinitive and Gerunds

Wednesday, November 2
Gr. sp opt Ex. 13
We'll go over Ex. 16, 18, 19
Study 12-5, 12-6
IB Ex 24, 27
sp Ex. 26 for board
W to C Pr. 3 IB
Optional 104 -105 Structure & Mechanics

Friday, November 4
W to C Pr 4 10 points
Grammar:  Study 12 - 7; sp opt Ex. 31; IB Ex. 34, 35, 37, 40, 41 Part I
Reading:  Read Part I Paul's Case 51 - 54

Monday, November 7
Adj. Clause Quiz
Reading Log 2
2 hours CLAD Extra Credit for 5 points before 11/7 Adj clauses; before 11/9 count/noncount nouns & articles

Wednesday, November 9
Read Part II Paul's Case
W to C p. 88 - 89 Pr 1 IB

Monday, November 14
Read Part III Paul's Case
Writing to Communicate P. 90 - 91
Do exercises with Model Paragraphs 1 and 2; Pr 2
Grammar Study and memorize 13-1; IB Ex. 2 and 3
Read ahead in Ch 13
Reading Log 3

Wednesday, November 16
Paul's Case A, C, D in books
Writing to Communicate P. 90 - 91
Do exercises with Model Paragraphs 1 and 2; Pr 2
Grammar Study and memorize 13-1; IB Ex. 2 and 3
Read ahead in Ch 13

Friday, November 18
In-class writing test

Monday, November 21
2 copies of outline for peer-editing 5 points
Gr Study 13-2, 13-3, 13-4, 13-5
Es. 9, 11, 4, 16, 21
Paul's Case A, C, D in books
Writing to Communicate P. 90 - 91
Do exercises with Model Paragraphs 1 and 2; Pr 2

Wednesday, November 23
Old: Paul's Case C, D in books
Writing to Communicate P. 90 - 91 Pr 2
Gr. Study 13-6; 13-7
IB Ex. 24, 25, 25, 31

Monday, November 28
Gr Study 13-9
sp opt Ex. 36, 41
IB Ex.  37, 38 Read I and II, Ex. 40, 43, 47
Writing to Communicate Optional Structure and Mechanics 92-93
Your Turn Write a conclusion p. 93-93 10 points; OK any time this week
Reading Log 5

Wednesday, November 30
Draft One Personal Change Essay.  Bring 2 copies to class 10 points
Gerund/Infinitive Quiz

Friday, December 2
Your Turn Write a conclusion p. 93-93 10 points; OK any time this week

Monday, December 5
Gr. Study 14-1, 14-2
IB Ex. 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9
Bring W to C this week; no reading books

Wednesday, December 7
Final Draft Personal Change Essay; clip first draft with my comments to final draft
Student Progress Reports

Friday, December 9
Final Exam

























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