English 9B

Date	Class work Handouts can be downloaded from "Of Mice and Men" Folder in the Box on Main page of Blog. Bring your novel, journal, and a mini-stapler to class!	Homework
1/11 What does the author have to say about these topics? Identify the Themes: •    Friendship •    Loyalty •    Weak vs. Strong •    Disabilities •    Jealousy •    Ignorance •    Wisdom •    Sacrifice •    Disappoint-ment •    Racism •    Frustration	·      Complete Short Writing prompt Warm-Up ·      Register for new turnitin.com account and Engrade.com ·      Turn in Of Mice and Men Gist Questions and Dialectical Journal. ·      Code for Credit updates Driving Questions: Should there be parity in treating mental and physical health? What is the “American Dream”? What are the characteristics of the knight/hero? What is the impact of gender “stereotyping”? Do ethics change with changing circumstances? How important is it to have a place where you belong, where there are people who know you and love you?	Short Constructed Response: Why are dreams important? Would the quality of our lives be diminished if we did nothing but dream about what life could be like? Would it be drearier if we did not speculate, imagine or dream?
1/12	·      Complete Short Writing Prompt Warm-Up ·      Pair/Share your Responses on Importance of Dreams. ·      Read Aloud with students Lennie and George’s dream. Complete Handout #25	Read and Complete “ A Look at a Dream that Never Came True” handout. Complete and Label Skill #1 Select and explain new Vocabulary/Terms used in article. 5words. Use Google docs so you can create and easily enter in an electronic portfolio.  If you handwrite you will eventually have to scan in!
1/13	·      Complete Short Writing Prompt Warm-Up Daytime Dreaming:  Timed Paper Do you have a dream? Is there a goal or a circumstance that you envision for yourself, or for someone else, for the community, or for the world? Write your dream.  In your conclusion discuss the steps you are taking to realize it.	Study for Quiz on Of Mice and Men
1/14 Vocabulary can be used to demonstrate competency in English 9B Skill #1	·      Complete Short Writing Prompt Warm-Up Quizzes on Of Mice and Men Begin Literary Terms Worksheet in pairs	Complete Literary Terms Worksheet Due at beginning of class
	·      Complete Short Writing Prompt Warm-Up What does the “ American Dream” mean to you? Class develops 10 interview questions. 1. What does the “American Dream” mean? 2. How has the American Dream been a part of your life? … Assignment:  Interview a parent/guardian or family member.    Pass Out Critical Analysis Paper Assignment	Interview a family member and write up the interview. Reflect whether your idea about the American Dream has changed. Submit to turnitin.com