LESSON PLANS FOR MR. HOPKINS FOR THE WEEK OF:

Nov 5th -9th 2007

ENGLISH 1-2 PER 1, 2, 3, and 7:               Mr. Hopkins Contact Information

Phone: 268-6262

Quote of the Week:                                                                jerry_hopkins@gfps.k12.mt.us

Minds, like bodies, will often fall into a pimpled ill-                       Homework Hotline: 268-7299 ext 8383

  conditioned state from mere excess of comfort.”

                                                            Charles Dickens

THROUGH DECEMBER, I WILL HAVE A STUDENT TEACHER FOR 2ND AND 3RD PERIODS

Monday 

-- Outside read

-- Read “The Road Not Taken” in the text book—discuss symbolism and allegory

-- Complete the pages in the packet for “Road” in class.

-- Introduce the writing prompt. Which character in the stories we have read so far is the most dynamic?

-- The essay and outline (typed) will be due Tuesday, November 11th.

-- Review for Elements of the short story test tomorrow.

 

Tuesday

-- Elements of Short Story Test. 100 points.

-- Correct the test in class.

-- Begin work on the outline and thesis for the essay due next Tuesday.

 

Wednesday PLCT- EARLY OUT

-- Outside Read

-- Continue with the outline and begin the shaping sheets for the essay due in 6 days.

 

Thursday Blue and White Day Tomorrow

-- Outside read

-- Continue work on the shaping sheets for the essay due in 5 days. This is the last time we will work on it in class. A typed essay (double spaced, Times New Roman, black font, with a 5 line heading) and outline are due Tuesday.

-- Complete the worksheet “That Was Then, This Is Now” as and introduction to Great Expectations.

 

Friday Blue and White Day—5 Extra Credit Points

-- Outside read

-- Introduction to Charles Dickens in preparation for reading Great Expectations.

-- Begin the vocabulary for Stage One of Great Expectations. This will be due upon the completion of Stage One of GE (which will probably be around 11/22, but may be earlier).

-- Check out text books for Great Expectations—Begin reading on Monday.

  

GO BISON!