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Unit 2 Reading Syllabus Spring 2017

“Is Conflict Necessary?” 9H

***Reminder: Any Assignments Not Finished During Class Must Be

Completed for Homework***

(Syllabus Is Subject To Change)

Week 1

Monday 3/13

 Journal: Is conflict necessary?

 Read p. 193-200

 About the Text p. 201

 Independent Practice p. 203

 HW: After You Read p. 209 (Due Tomorrow)

Tuesday 3/14

 Journal: How does fighting the same battle allow people to overlook their differences?

 Making Connections p. 238

 Read “American History” p. 239-252

 Critical Thinking p. 252

 HW: After You Read and Integrated Language Skills Part B (Submitted through pearsonsuccessnet.com) (Due Thursday 3/12)

 HW: Narrative Text p. 255 (2-3 pages typed 12 pt font, Times New Roman, double spaced) (Due Friday 3/13)

Wednesday 3/15  Journal: Why might people struggle with settling a long time feud?

 Read “The Interlopers” p. 269-278

 HW: After You Read & Integrated Language Skills Part B (Submitted online through pearsonsuccessnet.com) (Due Tomorrow)

Thursday 3/16

 Journal: How can learning to appreciate what we have and who we are help us avoid conflict?

 Read “The Necklace” p. 331-342

Friday 3/17

 Journal: Describe what can happen when a person becomes jealous.

 After You Read p. 343

 Integrated Language Skills p. 344

 HW: Partner Activity: Research and Technology p. 345 (Due Friday 10/25)

Week 2

Monday 3/20

 Journal: What can lack of information lead to: a humorous conflict or serious issues?

 Read “The Invalid’s Story” p. 361-370  Critical Thinking p. 370

 Differentiated Instruction p. 367

 HW: Partner Activity: Research and Technology p. 345 (Due Friday 10/24)

 HW: After You Read and Integrated Language Skills Part B (submitted online through pearsonsuccessnet.com) (Due Tomorrow)

Tuesday 3/21

 Journal: Why do some people like to compete?

 Comparing Literary Works p. 382

 Read “The Golden Kite, The Silver Wind” p. 396-400

 Allegory Chart: List 5 examples from the text that make it an allegory.

 HW: Partner Activity: Research and Technology p. 345 (Due Monday 3/23)

Wednesday 3/22

 Journal: Is competition positive or negative?

 Timed Writing p. 401

 Peer Edit Timed Writing

 Unit 2 Short Story Test Review Activity

 HW: Choose 2 vocabulary activities related to “The Golden Kite, The Silver Wind” and submit them online through pearsonsuccessnet.com (Due Monday)

Thursday 3/23

 Journal: Describe a time in your life where you were involved in a competitive situation?

 Unit 2 Short Story Test Review Activity  HW: Partner Activity: Research and Technology p. 345 (Due Monday 3/23)

Friday 3/24

 Journal: Which text in Unit 2 did you relate to the most? Explain.

 Review

 Unit 2 Short Story Test

Week 3

Monday 3/27

 Journal: What are some tips to follow when presenting using technology?

 Research and Technology Presentations

 HW: To Be Announced

Tuesday 3/28

 Journal: Presentation Review

Wednesday 3/29

 Research and Technology Presentations  HW: To Be Announced

Thursday 3/30

Friday 3/31