Monday, Dec. 14
1. Review of Literary Elements (Quiz)
2. Check Pronoun-Antecedent pp. 125-126 (Grade)
Final Exam Schedule:
Tuesday, 12/15: Periods 2 and 5
Wednesday, 12/16: Periods 3 and 7
Thursday, 12/17: Periods 4 and 6
Friday, 12/18: Periods 1 and 8
Study hard!!
Friday, December 11, 2009
Friday, Dec. 11
1. Continue English final exam review of grammar concepts studied yesterday: Work on G.U.M. book pages 113, 114, 115, 116, 117, 119, 125, 126. Bring completed by Monday.
REMINDER: Final Exam Study Guide due Monday, 12/14 for a grade.
Final exam schedule for English 2:
Tuesday, 12/15: Per. 5 10:30-12:30
Wednesday, 12/16: Per. 3 8:00-10:00
Thursday, 12/17: Per. 6 10:30-12:30
1. Continue English final exam review of grammar concepts studied yesterday: Work on G.U.M. book pages 113, 114, 115, 116, 117, 119, 125, 126. Bring completed by Monday.
REMINDER: Final Exam Study Guide due Monday, 12/14 for a grade.
Final exam schedule for English 2:
Tuesday, 12/15: Per. 5 10:30-12:30
Wednesday, 12/16: Per. 3 8:00-10:00
Thursday, 12/17: Per. 6 10:30-12:30
Thursday, December 10, 2009
Monday, December 7, 2009
Wednesday, Dec. 9
1. Izzy, Willy-Nilly TEST
2. Work on Final exam study guide.
Tuesday, Dec. 8
1. Final Exam Essay: Fall 2009
Students will select topic from a list.
Monday, Dec. 7
1. Review/Check Antigone (Fill-in-the-blanks). Turn in for grade.
2. Antigone TEST
3. Turned in ALL Antigone Prologue/Parados and Scene Questions.
REMINDER: Izzy, Willy-Nilly TEST Wednesday, 12/9.
1. Izzy, Willy-Nilly TEST
2. Work on Final exam study guide.
Tuesday, Dec. 8
1. Final Exam Essay: Fall 2009
Students will select topic from a list.
Monday, Dec. 7
1. Review/Check Antigone (Fill-in-the-blanks). Turn in for grade.
2. Antigone TEST
3. Turned in ALL Antigone Prologue/Parados and Scene Questions.
REMINDER: Izzy, Willy-Nilly TEST Wednesday, 12/9.
Friday, December 4, 2009
Friday, Dec. 4
1. Vocabulary Quiz Lesson XV (15).
2. Work on Antigone Open-book assignment. Due Monday, 12/7 for a test grade.
REMINDER: ANTIGONE TEST Monday, 12/7
Bring all Antigone Focus Questions stapled in order.
REMINDER: IZZY, WILLY-NILLY TEST Tuesday, 12/8
Thursday, Dec. 3
1. Review/Discuss Antigone Scene 3, Ode 3; Scene 4, Ode 4.
2. Read Antigone Scene 5, Pean, and EXODOS.
3. Work on Antigone Scene 5 questions.
Wednesday, Dec. 2
1. Read Antigone, Scene 4, Ode 4
2. Answer Focus questions on handout.
Tuesday, Dec. 1
1. Read Antigone, Scene 3, Ode 3
2. Answer Focus questions on handout.
1. Vocabulary Quiz Lesson XV (15).
2. Work on Antigone Open-book assignment. Due Monday, 12/7 for a test grade.
REMINDER: ANTIGONE TEST Monday, 12/7
Bring all Antigone Focus Questions stapled in order.
REMINDER: IZZY, WILLY-NILLY TEST Tuesday, 12/8
Thursday, Dec. 3
1. Review/Discuss Antigone Scene 3, Ode 3; Scene 4, Ode 4.
2. Read Antigone Scene 5, Pean, and EXODOS.
3. Work on Antigone Scene 5 questions.
Wednesday, Dec. 2
1. Read Antigone, Scene 4, Ode 4
2. Answer Focus questions on handout.
Tuesday, Dec. 1
1. Read Antigone, Scene 3, Ode 3
2. Answer Focus questions on handout.
Monday, November 30, 2009
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 19
1. All students will read Antigone, Scene 1, Ode 1 p. 1026 in Language of Literature textbook.
SCENE 1 NOTES
a) Chorus introduces King Creon
b) Discuss King Creon’s values.
c) Discuss treatment of Chorus by King Creon.
d) What does Creon believe is the MOTIVE for Polyneices burial?
e) Sentry provides comic relief
ODE 1 NOTES
Summarize the message in Ode 1: Man has overcome land, sea, air, and beast, but he has not been able to conquer DEATH.
3. When students finish reading, they will receive “Terms for Greek Drama” handout. The students should use the purple books shelved in the large bookcase by the board to define the terms and words on the handout.
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 20
1. Students will read Antigone, Scene 2, Ode 2 p. 1032 in Language of Literature textbook. Students will receive the “Cast of Characters from Antigone.”
SCENE 2, ODE 2 NOTES
a) Discuss the Sentry’s description of the “supernatural” events surrounding the discovery of Antigone’s deed.
b) Discuss indirect characterization of Antigone p. 1033 (“She was not afraid,/Not even when we charged her with what she had done. She denied nothing.”(2.2.43-45) pp. 1034-1035.
c) Have students make a Cornell Chart of characterization of Antigone: Point out following quotes or ask students to find statements by Antigone that show her brazen demeanor. (p. 1035: lines 52; 57-58; 67-69; 73-74; 98-111;
d) Have students make a Cornell Chart of King Creon’s low opinion of women.
Have students find any statements by Creon and list these statements with line numbers.
e) Antigone wants complete glory for her deed. She does not want to share this glory with her sister, Ismene: lines 131-139 (page 1038).
f) Creon derides both Antigone and Ismene in lines 148-150, page 1039.
2. When students have completed Scene 2, Ode 2,: Students will receive Antigone Focus Questions for Scene 1 Ode 1 and Scene 2, Ode 2.
Monday, Nov. 23
1. Read short story "Lalla" en LOL textbook beginning with background on page 329.
2. Complete questions 1-7 on page. 343.
Tuesday, Nov. 24
1. Read "A Celebration of Grandfathers" beginning on pg. 455.
2. Complete questions 1-8 on page 460.
THANKSGIVING BREAK Nov. 25-29
Monday, Nov. 30
1. Review Antigone Scene 1, Ode 1; Scene 2, Ode 2
REMINDER:
Izzy, Willy-Nilly TEST tomorrow, 12/1.
Voc. Quiz XV (15): Friday, Dec. 4
Antigone TEST: Monday, Dec. 7
REMINDER: Bring Antigone journal and Theban Family Tree tomorrow.
1. All students will read Antigone, Scene 1, Ode 1 p. 1026 in Language of Literature textbook.
SCENE 1 NOTES
a) Chorus introduces King Creon
b) Discuss King Creon’s values.
c) Discuss treatment of Chorus by King Creon.
d) What does Creon believe is the MOTIVE for Polyneices burial?
e) Sentry provides comic relief
ODE 1 NOTES
Summarize the message in Ode 1: Man has overcome land, sea, air, and beast, but he has not been able to conquer DEATH.
3. When students finish reading, they will receive “Terms for Greek Drama” handout. The students should use the purple books shelved in the large bookcase by the board to define the terms and words on the handout.
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 20
1. Students will read Antigone, Scene 2, Ode 2 p. 1032 in Language of Literature textbook. Students will receive the “Cast of Characters from Antigone.”
SCENE 2, ODE 2 NOTES
a) Discuss the Sentry’s description of the “supernatural” events surrounding the discovery of Antigone’s deed.
b) Discuss indirect characterization of Antigone p. 1033 (“She was not afraid,/Not even when we charged her with what she had done. She denied nothing.”(2.2.43-45) pp. 1034-1035.
c) Have students make a Cornell Chart of characterization of Antigone: Point out following quotes or ask students to find statements by Antigone that show her brazen demeanor. (p. 1035: lines 52; 57-58; 67-69; 73-74; 98-111;
d) Have students make a Cornell Chart of King Creon’s low opinion of women.
Have students find any statements by Creon and list these statements with line numbers.
e) Antigone wants complete glory for her deed. She does not want to share this glory with her sister, Ismene: lines 131-139 (page 1038).
f) Creon derides both Antigone and Ismene in lines 148-150, page 1039.
2. When students have completed Scene 2, Ode 2,: Students will receive Antigone Focus Questions for Scene 1 Ode 1 and Scene 2, Ode 2.
Monday, Nov. 23
1. Read short story "Lalla" en LOL textbook beginning with background on page 329.
2. Complete questions 1-7 on page. 343.
Tuesday, Nov. 24
1. Read "A Celebration of Grandfathers" beginning on pg. 455.
2. Complete questions 1-8 on page 460.
THANKSGIVING BREAK Nov. 25-29
Monday, Nov. 30
1. Review Antigone Scene 1, Ode 1; Scene 2, Ode 2
REMINDER:
Izzy, Willy-Nilly TEST tomorrow, 12/1.
Voc. Quiz XV (15): Friday, Dec. 4
Antigone TEST: Monday, Dec. 7
REMINDER: Bring Antigone journal and Theban Family Tree tomorrow.
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Monday, Nov. 16
1. Peer Revision of OMM essay, following rubric on back of essay handout. Students had essays peer-reviewed by two students, marking off a checklist rubric.
2. Students completed final draft of their essay, stapling the final draft on top of the rough draft. No more class time will be alloted for writing this essay. You must come to finish at lunch tutorials.
Tuesday, Nov. 17
1. Antigone Pre-reading activity. Students read background of play, which includes Sophocles and His Theater and the story of the Ill-Fated House of Thebes.
2. Students filled in background worksheet (Fill-in-the-blanks).
Make sure you ask for handout when you return from absence.
REMINDER: Complete Lesson XV in vocabulary workbook.
REMINDER: Complete reading of Izzy, Willy-Nilly, Ch. 13-14
1. Peer Revision of OMM essay, following rubric on back of essay handout. Students had essays peer-reviewed by two students, marking off a checklist rubric.
2. Students completed final draft of their essay, stapling the final draft on top of the rough draft. No more class time will be alloted for writing this essay. You must come to finish at lunch tutorials.
Tuesday, Nov. 17
1. Antigone Pre-reading activity. Students read background of play, which includes Sophocles and His Theater and the story of the Ill-Fated House of Thebes.
2. Students filled in background worksheet (Fill-in-the-blanks).
Make sure you ask for handout when you return from absence.
REMINDER: Complete Lesson XV in vocabulary workbook.
REMINDER: Complete reading of Izzy, Willy-Nilly, Ch. 13-14
Friday, November 13, 2009
Thursday, November 12, 2009
Thursday, Nov. 12
1. Check Vocabulary Lesson XIV.
2. Continue to work on first draft of Of Mice and Men essay.
REMINDER: Study for vocabulary quiz tomorrow on lesson XIV and ten extra words:
auspicious, brazen, counsel, crest, demoralize, impassive, intolerable, lament, malice, catharsis.
REMINDER: Bring OMM Film Questions: Due Friday, 11/13
1. Check Vocabulary Lesson XIV.
2. Continue to work on first draft of Of Mice and Men essay.
REMINDER: Study for vocabulary quiz tomorrow on lesson XIV and ten extra words:
auspicious, brazen, counsel, crest, demoralize, impassive, intolerable, lament, malice, catharsis.
REMINDER: Bring OMM Film Questions: Due Friday, 11/13
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Wednesday, Nov. 11
Work on Of Mice and Men essay.
Step No. 1: Select ONE thesis statement and write it on outline.
Step No. 2: Copy each of the three topic sentences in the corresponding slot on the outline.
Step No. 3: Find textual evidence (two quotes) for each topic sentence.
Step No. 4: Complete the outline.
Reminder: Bring Vocabulary Lesson XIV definitions and workbook pages completed and definitions for the following extra words: auspicious, brazen, counsel, crest, demoralize, impassive, intolerable, lament, malice, catharsis
This is due Thursday.
Reminder: OMM Film Questions are due Friday, 11/13
Work on Of Mice and Men essay.
Step No. 1: Select ONE thesis statement and write it on outline.
Step No. 2: Copy each of the three topic sentences in the corresponding slot on the outline.
Step No. 3: Find textual evidence (two quotes) for each topic sentence.
Step No. 4: Complete the outline.
Reminder: Bring Vocabulary Lesson XIV definitions and workbook pages completed and definitions for the following extra words: auspicious, brazen, counsel, crest, demoralize, impassive, intolerable, lament, malice, catharsis
This is due Thursday.
Reminder: OMM Film Questions are due Friday, 11/13
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Tuesday, Nov. 10 (Early Release)
Per. 3
1. Izzy, Willy-Nilly Ch. 1-2 Reading Quiz
2. Complete OMM TEST Essay Questions from yesterday.
3. Distribution of OMM Essay Assignment: Select thesis statement and begin outline.
Per. 5, 6:
1. Izzy, Willy-Nilly Ch. 1-2 Reading Quiz
2. OMM Written Quote Analysis (4 items)
For all CP classes:
REMINDER 1: Don't forget reading homework: Izzy, Willy-Nilly Ch. 3-4
REMINDER 2: Complete Vocabulary Lesson XIV and bring Thursday, 11/12.
REMINDER 3: Bring all OMM charts tomorrow.
REMINDER: OMM Film Questions due: Friday, 11/13
Per. 3
1. Izzy, Willy-Nilly Ch. 1-2 Reading Quiz
2. Complete OMM TEST Essay Questions from yesterday.
3. Distribution of OMM Essay Assignment: Select thesis statement and begin outline.
Per. 5, 6:
1. Izzy, Willy-Nilly Ch. 1-2 Reading Quiz
2. OMM Written Quote Analysis (4 items)
For all CP classes:
REMINDER 1: Don't forget reading homework: Izzy, Willy-Nilly Ch. 3-4
REMINDER 2: Complete Vocabulary Lesson XIV and bring Thursday, 11/12.
REMINDER 3: Bring all OMM charts tomorrow.
REMINDER: OMM Film Questions due: Friday, 11/13
Monday, Nov. 9
1. Of Mice and Men TEST
Note: If you were absent, please come by at lunch to make up this test.
2. Turn in all Of Mice and Men Ch. 1-6 Focus Questions stapled.
Today: 11/09
100% (Exceptional quality)
70% (Sloppy work; incomplete sentences; scant/little detail or information
0% (Incomplete: Do not turn in work that is not finished. Even one missing question will earn you a zero.
Tomorrow: 11/10
70% LATE (exceptional quality work)
50% Not exceptional quality work.
REMINDER l: Bring all OMM charts to class tomorrow.
REMINDER 2: Work on Vocabulary Workbook Lesson XIV. Bring on Thursday, 11/12
1. Of Mice and Men TEST
Note: If you were absent, please come by at lunch to make up this test.
2. Turn in all Of Mice and Men Ch. 1-6 Focus Questions stapled.
Today: 11/09
100% (Exceptional quality)
70% (Sloppy work; incomplete sentences; scant/little detail or information
0% (Incomplete: Do not turn in work that is not finished. Even one missing question will earn you a zero.
Tomorrow: 11/10
70% LATE (exceptional quality work)
50% Not exceptional quality work.
REMINDER l: Bring all OMM charts to class tomorrow.
REMINDER 2: Work on Vocabulary Workbook Lesson XIV. Bring on Thursday, 11/12
Friday, November 6, 2009
Thursday, Nov. 5
1. Work on Character Analysis and Loneliness and Isolation charts
2. View Of Mice and Men film
REMINDER: Study all Voc. words for quiz tomorrow.
Friday, Nov. 6
1. Of Mice and Men Review Vocabulary Quiz
2. Complete viewing of OMM film.
3. Make sure you pick up OMM film Questions handout and ask for Izzy, Willy-Nilly novel issued today and reading schedule. Here is the reading schedule if you lose it.
IZZY WILLY NILLY CP Reading Schedule
Date: Assignment: Pages:
Monday, Nov 9 Ch. 1-2 22 pages to p. 22
Tuesday Nov. 10 Ch. 3-4 27 pages to p. 51
Wed. Nov. 11 Ch. 5-6 26 pages to p. 79
Thurs. Nov. 12 Ch. 7-8 30 pages to p. 112
Friday Nov. 13 Ch. 9-10 32 pages to p. 144
Monday, Nov. 16 Ch. 11-12 26 pages to p. 172
Tuesday Nov. 17 Ch. 13-14 30 pages to p. 200
Wed. Nov. 18 Ch. 15-16 20 pages to p. 220
Thurs Nov. 19 Ch. 17-18 29 pages to p. 239
Friday Nov. 20 Ch. 19-22 Finish to p. 280
Monday, Nov. 30 TEST
1. Work on Character Analysis and Loneliness and Isolation charts
2. View Of Mice and Men film
REMINDER: Study all Voc. words for quiz tomorrow.
Friday, Nov. 6
1. Of Mice and Men Review Vocabulary Quiz
2. Complete viewing of OMM film.
3. Make sure you pick up OMM film Questions handout and ask for Izzy, Willy-Nilly novel issued today and reading schedule. Here is the reading schedule if you lose it.
IZZY WILLY NILLY CP Reading Schedule
Date: Assignment: Pages:
Monday, Nov 9 Ch. 1-2 22 pages to p. 22
Tuesday Nov. 10 Ch. 3-4 27 pages to p. 51
Wed. Nov. 11 Ch. 5-6 26 pages to p. 79
Thurs. Nov. 12 Ch. 7-8 30 pages to p. 112
Friday Nov. 13 Ch. 9-10 32 pages to p. 144
Monday, Nov. 16 Ch. 11-12 26 pages to p. 172
Tuesday Nov. 17 Ch. 13-14 30 pages to p. 200
Wed. Nov. 18 Ch. 15-16 20 pages to p. 220
Thurs Nov. 19 Ch. 17-18 29 pages to p. 239
Friday Nov. 20 Ch. 19-22 Finish to p. 280
Monday, Nov. 30 TEST
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
Wednesday, Nov. 4
Two charts were distributed: "Loneliness and Isolation" and "Character Analysis Chart": Please ask for these if you were absent on this day.
1. Work on Character Analysis Chart: Worked on George for direct and indirect characterization as a sample.
2. Viewed beginning of OMM film. Took notes on beginning of film, differences between Curley's wife in film and novel and other items; please get notes from your peers.
3. Study OMM words for review quiz on Friday, 11/6
Two charts were distributed: "Loneliness and Isolation" and "Character Analysis Chart": Please ask for these if you were absent on this day.
1. Work on Character Analysis Chart: Worked on George for direct and indirect characterization as a sample.
2. Viewed beginning of OMM film. Took notes on beginning of film, differences between Curley's wife in film and novel and other items; please get notes from your peers.
3. Study OMM words for review quiz on Friday, 11/6
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
Tuesday, Nov. 3
1. Peer check Sentence Modeling Analysis
2. Read OMM Ch. 5-6
3. Discuss how OMM is written in a circular format, with chapters one and six having the same setting but different mood. Discuss foreshadowing of little water snake incident in chapter 6. (See pages 7 and 99).
Discuss the character Carlson as a foil to Slim. Commentary by both characters on page 107.
3. Work on OMM Ch. 5-6 Focus Questions
REMINDERS:
A) OMM Vocabulary Review Quiz (all OMM words) Friday, 11/6
B) OMM TEST: Monday, 11/9
1. Peer check Sentence Modeling Analysis
2. Read OMM Ch. 5-6
3. Discuss how OMM is written in a circular format, with chapters one and six having the same setting but different mood. Discuss foreshadowing of little water snake incident in chapter 6. (See pages 7 and 99).
Discuss the character Carlson as a foil to Slim. Commentary by both characters on page 107.
3. Work on OMM Ch. 5-6 Focus Questions
REMINDERS:
A) OMM Vocabulary Review Quiz (all OMM words) Friday, 11/6
B) OMM TEST: Monday, 11/9
Monday, November 2, 2009
Monday, Nov. 2
1. Check and identify all parts of speech and participial, appositive, absolute, and prepositional phrases in Sentence Analysis.
2. Begin OMM Ch. 5; Fill in "Loneliness and Isolation" Chart for Curley's wife. Discuss the respect and sympathy narrator renders to Curley's wife after her death; discuss the mood of the passage on pp. 92-93.
1. Check and identify all parts of speech and participial, appositive, absolute, and prepositional phrases in Sentence Analysis.
2. Begin OMM Ch. 5; Fill in "Loneliness and Isolation" Chart for Curley's wife. Discuss the respect and sympathy narrator renders to Curley's wife after her death; discuss the mood of the passage on pp. 92-93.
Friday, October 30, 2009
Friday, Oct 30 (Early release)
1. Checked and graded GUM Workbook pp. 24 or 25: Identifying Parts of Speech
2. Of Mice and Men Vocabulary Quiz 2 "liniment - writhe"
3. Work on homework: Sentence Analysis and Sentence Modeling "A Sound of Thunder." Read the directions carefully. Complete the analysis and labeling FIRST; then write your own sentences following the model.
Due: Monday, Nov. 2.
1. Checked and graded GUM Workbook pp. 24 or 25: Identifying Parts of Speech
2. Of Mice and Men Vocabulary Quiz 2 "liniment - writhe"
3. Work on homework: Sentence Analysis and Sentence Modeling "A Sound of Thunder." Read the directions carefully. Complete the analysis and labeling FIRST; then write your own sentences following the model.
Due: Monday, Nov. 2.
Thursday, October 29, 2009
Thursday, Oct. 29
1. Construct a chart titled "Loneliness and Isolation" with the characters: Candy, Crooks, Curley's wife and Lennie (Cornell Notes).
2. Also, have a sheet of notebook paper labeled "The Power Struggle" in Of Mice and Men Chapter 4 .
2. Take notes on direct/indirect characterization of Crooks and Slim.
3. Complete reading of Of Mice and Men Ch. 4
4. Check flashcards for vocabulary "Liniment - writhe".
5. REMINDER: VOCABULARY QUIZ TOMORROW ON OMM Vocabulary List words "liniment - writhe"STUDY!!!
6. REMINDER: Bring GUM bk pp. 23-26
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1. Construct a chart titled "Loneliness and Isolation" with the characters: Candy, Crooks, Curley's wife and Lennie (Cornell Notes).
2. Also, have a sheet of notebook paper labeled "The Power Struggle" in Of Mice and Men Chapter 4 .
2. Take notes on direct/indirect characterization of Crooks and Slim.
3. Complete reading of Of Mice and Men Ch. 4
4. Check flashcards for vocabulary "Liniment - writhe".
5. REMINDER: VOCABULARY QUIZ TOMORROW ON OMM Vocabulary List words "liniment - writhe"STUDY!!!
6. REMINDER: Bring GUM bk pp. 23-26
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Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Wednesday, Oct. 29
1. Check/discuss Of Mice and Men Ch. 3 Focus Questions: Slim: direct/indirect characterizationpp39-40; mood: shooting of Candy's dog p.49
2. Of Mice and Men Quick Quiz 1-20
3. Read Of Mice and Men Ch. 4 to page 73
4. REMINDER: Bring flashcards for OMM vocabulary words liniment - writhe. Write the word on one side, and the definition and a sentence that shows the meaning of the word on the other side.
1. Check/discuss Of Mice and Men Ch. 3 Focus Questions: Slim: direct/indirect characterizationpp39-40; mood: shooting of Candy's dog p.49
2. Of Mice and Men Quick Quiz 1-20
3. Read Of Mice and Men Ch. 4 to page 73
4. REMINDER: Bring flashcards for OMM vocabulary words liniment - writhe. Write the word on one side, and the definition and a sentence that shows the meaning of the word on the other side.
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Tuesday, Oct. 27
1. Read Of Mice and Men Ch. 3. Work on Of Mice and Men Ch. 3 Focus Questions
2. Study the remaining vocabulary listed in the handout Of Mice and Men Vocabulary. Make flashcards with the word on one side and the definition and a sentence that shows the word's meaning (context) on the other.
3. Turn in Of Mice and Men Bunkhouse Project.
1. Read Of Mice and Men Ch. 3. Work on Of Mice and Men Ch. 3 Focus Questions
2. Study the remaining vocabulary listed in the handout Of Mice and Men Vocabulary. Make flashcards with the word on one side and the definition and a sentence that shows the word's meaning (context) on the other.
3. Turn in Of Mice and Men Bunkhouse Project.
Monday, October 26, 2009
Friday, October 23, 2009
Friday, Oct. 23 (Early dismissal: 1:30)
40 min classes
1. Check/discuss Of Mice and Men Ch. 2 focus questions.
2. Take OMM Voc. Quiz 1 (OMM vocabulary list words 1-25 + "imperiously."
3. Passed out "Bunkhouse Project" which is due Tuesday, 10/27. If you were absent, please ask for handout when you return to class.
40 min classes
1. Check/discuss Of Mice and Men Ch. 2 focus questions.
2. Take OMM Voc. Quiz 1 (OMM vocabulary list words 1-25 + "imperiously."
3. Passed out "Bunkhouse Project" which is due Tuesday, 10/27. If you were absent, please ask for handout when you return to class.
Thursday, October 22, 2009
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Wednesday, Oct. 21
1. Check and Discuss Of Mice and Men Ch. 1 Questions.
2. Read Ch. 2: Discuss setting: bunkhouse, direct and indirect characterization for Lennie, Candy, and Curley; use of vernacular during the 1030s.
3. REMINDER: BRING VOCABULARY FLASHCARDS for OMM vocabulary (1-25 + "imperiously". Make sure you write the word on one side and the definition and a sentence on the other side.
1. Check and Discuss Of Mice and Men Ch. 1 Questions.
2. Read Ch. 2: Discuss setting: bunkhouse, direct and indirect characterization for Lennie, Candy, and Curley; use of vernacular during the 1030s.
3. REMINDER: BRING VOCABULARY FLASHCARDS for OMM vocabulary (1-25 + "imperiously". Make sure you write the word on one side and the definition and a sentence on the other side.
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Tuesday, Oct. 20
1. Create Of Mice and Men Cornell Chart with Direct and Indirect Characterization for characters: George, Lennie, Candy, Curley...
2. Of Mice and Men Notes:
A. Setting: Salinas, CA area in the 1920s-1930s, most likely during the Great Depression era. Setting has details from Steinbeck's childhood hometown: Salinas River, Gabilan Mountains, Soledad, and rich details from nature.
B. Each chapter begins with a description of the setting. This way the novel can be easily adapted into a play. The novel is rich in description of setting, dialogue between characters, and action.
C. The novel spans from Thursday evening to Sunday afternoon.
3. Read Of Mice and Men Chapter 1
4. REMINDER: Make flashcards and study Of Mice and Men vocabulary words 1-25 including "imperiously" for quiz on Friday, Oct. 23
Posted by SFGrai at 2:01 PM
1. Create Of Mice and Men Cornell Chart with Direct and Indirect Characterization for characters: George, Lennie, Candy, Curley...
2. Of Mice and Men Notes:
A. Setting: Salinas, CA area in the 1920s-1930s, most likely during the Great Depression era. Setting has details from Steinbeck's childhood hometown: Salinas River, Gabilan Mountains, Soledad, and rich details from nature.
B. Each chapter begins with a description of the setting. This way the novel can be easily adapted into a play. The novel is rich in description of setting, dialogue between characters, and action.
C. The novel spans from Thursday evening to Sunday afternoon.
3. Read Of Mice and Men Chapter 1
4. REMINDER: Make flashcards and study Of Mice and Men vocabulary words 1-25 including "imperiously" for quiz on Friday, Oct. 23
Posted by SFGrai at 2:01 PM
Monday, October 19, 2009
Friday, Oct. 16
1. Voc. Quiz XIII (13).
2. Work on John Steinbeck Author Study + from The Flood pp. 918-925 in LOL textbook. Complete for homework: Due: Tues. 10/20.
2. View John Steinbeck Bio-film (about 20 min); take copious notes. If you are absent, access Steinbeck's biography on the web.
Monday, Oct. 19
1. John Steinbeck Bio Film: Take notes.
2. Complete Steinbeck Film Author Study; attach notes to back.
3. Passed out Of Mice and Men vocabulary handout for next two weeks. Make flashcards for each word. Draw a picture and write a sentence on each card. Due Thursday, 10/22
1. Voc. Quiz XIII (13).
2. Work on John Steinbeck Author Study + from The Flood pp. 918-925 in LOL textbook. Complete for homework: Due: Tues. 10/20.
2. View John Steinbeck Bio-film (about 20 min); take copious notes. If you are absent, access Steinbeck's biography on the web.
Monday, Oct. 19
1. John Steinbeck Bio Film: Take notes.
2. Complete Steinbeck Film Author Study; attach notes to back.
3. Passed out Of Mice and Men vocabulary handout for next two weeks. Make flashcards for each word. Draw a picture and write a sentence on each card. Due Thursday, 10/22
Thursday, October 15, 2009
Thursday, Oct. 15
1. Check and review Vocabulary Lesson XIII (13), definitions and sentences. (H.W.grade).
2. Mildred Pierce TEST (Identify literary terms studied in film).
3. Reminder: Study for vocabulary quiz tomorrow on Lesson 13 and six added words: austere, chasten dank, dour, frugal, rueful.
4.Reminder: Bring GUM workbook pp. 23-26 completed.
1. Check and review Vocabulary Lesson XIII (13), definitions and sentences. (H.W.grade).
2. Mildred Pierce TEST (Identify literary terms studied in film).
3. Reminder: Study for vocabulary quiz tomorrow on Lesson 13 and six added words: austere, chasten dank, dour, frugal, rueful.
4.Reminder: Bring GUM workbook pp. 23-26 completed.
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
Wednesday, Oct. 14
1. PSAT testing for all 10th graders. (17 min. classes)
2. Complete viewing classic film Mildred Pierce. Take final notes on situational irony, static character, and suspense.
3. REMINDER: Bring completed Vocabulary Lesson XIII tomorrow. Don't forget additional six words: austere, chasten, dank, dour, frugal, rueful
1. PSAT testing for all 10th graders. (17 min. classes)
2. Complete viewing classic film Mildred Pierce. Take final notes on situational irony, static character, and suspense.
3. REMINDER: Bring completed Vocabulary Lesson XIII tomorrow. Don't forget additional six words: austere, chasten, dank, dour, frugal, rueful
Monday, October 12, 2009
Friday, October 9, 2009
Friday, Oct. 9
1. Vocabulary Quiz Lessons XI and XII (review). All 100 words from Basic Vocabulary List.
2. Mildred Pierce: Character Wants (Protagonist-Antagonist) Chart. Complete as you view film.
Reminder: Bring completed Lord of the Flies questions on Monday. TEST: Mon. 10/12
Reminder: Complete English and reading, and math practice tests in PSAT booklet timing yourselves and checking answers in the back of booklet.
1. Vocabulary Quiz Lessons XI and XII (review). All 100 words from Basic Vocabulary List.
2. Mildred Pierce: Character Wants (Protagonist-Antagonist) Chart. Complete as you view film.
Reminder: Bring completed Lord of the Flies questions on Monday. TEST: Mon. 10/12
Reminder: Complete English and reading, and math practice tests in PSAT booklet timing yourselves and checking answers in the back of booklet.
Thursday, October 8, 2009
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
Wednesday, Oct. 7
1. Review Vocabulary Lessons XI and XII (11&12) today due to Auditorium College Presentation tomorrow. All classes will meet in auditorium tomorrow, not in classroom. I will take attendance there.
2. PSAT practice test Section 1 in booklet passed out today. Timed test: 25 minutes. Checked answers. Complete Section 5 pp. 24-29 for homework. Bring Friday, 10/9.
3. Mildred Pierce film; take notes. We were able to watch only a small portion of film today; however, make sure you have your Cornell notes and literary elements examples organized from what you have already seen in the film.
Reminder: Report to auditorium tomorrow.
Lord of the Flies TEST Monday, 10/12. Make sure you have completed Lord of the Flies Study and Discussion Questions (1-12 including bullets) for novel. These are due Monday 10/12.
1. Review Vocabulary Lessons XI and XII (11&12) today due to Auditorium College Presentation tomorrow. All classes will meet in auditorium tomorrow, not in classroom. I will take attendance there.
2. PSAT practice test Section 1 in booklet passed out today. Timed test: 25 minutes. Checked answers. Complete Section 5 pp. 24-29 for homework. Bring Friday, 10/9.
3. Mildred Pierce film; take notes. We were able to watch only a small portion of film today; however, make sure you have your Cornell notes and literary elements examples organized from what you have already seen in the film.
Reminder: Report to auditorium tomorrow.
Lord of the Flies TEST Monday, 10/12. Make sure you have completed Lord of the Flies Study and Discussion Questions (1-12 including bullets) for novel. These are due Monday 10/12.
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
Tuesday, Oct. 6
1. Brief notes on Sigmund Freud's Psychic Apparatus: (ID, EGO, SUPEREGO) as applied to characters in novel Lord of the Flies.
2. Lord of the Flies Quick Quiz (1-30) If you scored poorly, YOU NEED TO READ THE NOVEL BY NEXT MONDAY, 10/12 when you will have a test on the novel.
3. Reviewed foreshadowing, flashback, foil, and character motivation (wants) in classic film Mildred Pierce. Take Cornell Notes on main characters: Mildred Pierce, Veda Pierce, Wally Fay, Monty Barigan, others.
4. Reminder: Bring GUM workbook pages 23-26 tomorrow.
5 Please check these out for upcoming PSAT test on October 14:
(Memo from Mrs. Rubin) Mr. Wolf suggested that I send you the Test Prep Practice Websites that are listed on PrepHQ. In addition to the FREE websites, I've sent you the fee-based tutors and prep courses that are advertised to all students and their parents.
You all have access to PrepHQ by going to www.bellaire.org , click on "counselors' page", click on the "PREPHQ" link under the calendar. Your user name and password are the same - "teacher" (without the quotation marks).
Marlene
Marlene Rubin, M. Ed.
College Access Counselor
Bellaire High School
713-295-3856
College Test Preparation
FREE RESOURCESHelpful websites for college searches, test prep, scholarships, career information and more www.bellaire.org/Counselors/helpfulwebsitesHISD.smr.htmCollege Board See College Quickstart. All you need is the access code off your PSAT score report!Free service to help you prepare for the SAT! Also, there is the word a day feature and more opportunities for test preparation! www.collegeboard.com College Board advertises its new program (9-3-08) "SAT Skills Insight" to improve student scores. SEE www.collegeboard.com/testing/sat/skillsmap/HISD Virtual School has been working with Petersons’s StudentEdge for a while now, and we are happy to say it is now free to every student in HISD! It offers a wide variety of College and Test Preparation resources. Below are the instructions for enrolling into the online portal.Step 1) Log in to the StudentEdge portal at www.mystudentedge.com and click the button that says New User Click HereStep 2) Enter the access code assigned to the student’s school. Access Code: ZZLLFLMZStep 3) Fill out the required information, completing as much as possible. You must have information in all required fields to continue.Step 4) Once completed, you will see the entrance to Mystudentedge. There are many resources available. To get to the test preparation, click on the Test Prep button at the top of the screen.Log onto www.number2.com to prepare for the SAT or ACT. Number2 can help you with simulated test questions. You get immediate feedback on incorrect responses and instructions on how to correctly answer that type of questions.www.studyhall.com offers a free on-line SAT improvement program, utilizing simulated SAT questions paired with explanations.www.studyguidezone.com/sattest.htm or www.studyguidezone.com/acttest.htm for free practice on SAT or ACT.www.satprephelp.com This site has free downloadable SAT practice questions. It also has study tips for many of the test sections.www.march2success.com is an interactive website that has TAKS prep, and SAT/ACT prep developed by the Princeton Review. It is totally free. It is sponsored by the Army but has no recruitment ties, and no information is submitted beyond the website. Log on today to improve your scores!!!!!!www.sparknotes.com/testprep/ www.gleimpsat.com/ FREE PSAT PRACTICEwww.studentedge.com
1. Brief notes on Sigmund Freud's Psychic Apparatus: (ID, EGO, SUPEREGO) as applied to characters in novel Lord of the Flies.
2. Lord of the Flies Quick Quiz (1-30) If you scored poorly, YOU NEED TO READ THE NOVEL BY NEXT MONDAY, 10/12 when you will have a test on the novel.
3. Reviewed foreshadowing, flashback, foil, and character motivation (wants) in classic film Mildred Pierce. Take Cornell Notes on main characters: Mildred Pierce, Veda Pierce, Wally Fay, Monty Barigan, others.
4. Reminder: Bring GUM workbook pages 23-26 tomorrow.
5 Please check these out for upcoming PSAT test on October 14:
(Memo from Mrs. Rubin) Mr. Wolf suggested that I send you the Test Prep Practice Websites that are listed on PrepHQ. In addition to the FREE websites, I've sent you the fee-based tutors and prep courses that are advertised to all students and their parents.
You all have access to PrepHQ by going to www.bellaire.org , click on "counselors' page", click on the "PREPHQ" link under the calendar. Your user name and password are the same - "teacher" (without the quotation marks).
Marlene
Marlene Rubin, M. Ed.
College Access Counselor
Bellaire High School
713-295-3856
College Test Preparation
FREE RESOURCESHelpful websites for college searches, test prep, scholarships, career information and more www.bellaire.org/Counselors/helpfulwebsitesHISD.smr.htmCollege Board See College Quickstart. All you need is the access code off your PSAT score report!Free service to help you prepare for the SAT! Also, there is the word a day feature and more opportunities for test preparation! www.collegeboard.com College Board advertises its new program (9-3-08) "SAT Skills Insight" to improve student scores. SEE www.collegeboard.com/testing/sat/skillsmap/HISD Virtual School has been working with Petersons’s StudentEdge for a while now, and we are happy to say it is now free to every student in HISD! It offers a wide variety of College and Test Preparation resources. Below are the instructions for enrolling into the online portal.Step 1) Log in to the StudentEdge portal at www.mystudentedge.com and click the button that says New User Click HereStep 2) Enter the access code assigned to the student’s school. Access Code: ZZLLFLMZStep 3) Fill out the required information, completing as much as possible. You must have information in all required fields to continue.Step 4) Once completed, you will see the entrance to Mystudentedge. There are many resources available. To get to the test preparation, click on the Test Prep button at the top of the screen.Log onto www.number2.com to prepare for the SAT or ACT. Number2 can help you with simulated test questions. You get immediate feedback on incorrect responses and instructions on how to correctly answer that type of questions.www.studyhall.com offers a free on-line SAT improvement program, utilizing simulated SAT questions paired with explanations.www.studyguidezone.com/sattest.htm or www.studyguidezone.com/acttest.htm for free practice on SAT or ACT.www.satprephelp.com This site has free downloadable SAT practice questions. It also has study tips for many of the test sections.www.march2success.com is an interactive website that has TAKS prep, and SAT/ACT prep developed by the Princeton Review. It is totally free. It is sponsored by the Army but has no recruitment ties, and no information is submitted beyond the website. Log on today to improve your scores!!!!!!www.sparknotes.com/testprep/ www.gleimpsat.com/ FREE PSAT PRACTICEwww.studentedge.com
Monday, October 5, 2009
Monday, Oct. 5
1. Complete literary element definitions from LOL Glossary of Literary Terms beginning on page 1124: situational irony, dramatic irony, foreshadowing, flashback, flat character, round character, static character, dynamic character, internal conflict, external conflict, resolution, foil, motivation, suspense, climax, and mood. If the term is not in the glossary, look it up on the web.
2. Analyze classic film Mildred Pierce using Cornell Notes: Pick up handout.
3. Collected homework for "Getting a Job" by Maya Angelou. See Friday, 10/2
4. Reminder: Don't forget to review Lord of the Flies with question handout.
1. Complete literary element definitions from LOL Glossary of Literary Terms beginning on page 1124: situational irony, dramatic irony, foreshadowing, flashback, flat character, round character, static character, dynamic character, internal conflict, external conflict, resolution, foil, motivation, suspense, climax, and mood. If the term is not in the glossary, look it up on the web.
2. Analyze classic film Mildred Pierce using Cornell Notes: Pick up handout.
3. Collected homework for "Getting a Job" by Maya Angelou. See Friday, 10/2
4. Reminder: Don't forget to review Lord of the Flies with question handout.
Friday, October 2, 2009
Friday, Oct. 2
1. Vocabulary Quiz Lessons IX and X (9&10)
2. When you finish, read silently "Getting a Job" by Maya Angelou, p. 411 in LOL textbook.
3. Answer questions 1.[Don't forget Comprehension Check through 7. [not 6] p. 417 neatly restating the question in your response. Skip lines between responses. Finish for homework.
4. For Period 5 only: Complete Writing Options No. 2: Inspirational Narrative, 1-2 pages.
5. Reminder: Bring GUM pages 23-26 Monday and finish reading Lord of the Flies if you have not done so.
1. Vocabulary Quiz Lessons IX and X (9&10)
2. When you finish, read silently "Getting a Job" by Maya Angelou, p. 411 in LOL textbook.
3. Answer questions 1.[Don't forget Comprehension Check through 7. [not 6] p. 417 neatly restating the question in your response. Skip lines between responses. Finish for homework.
4. For Period 5 only: Complete Writing Options No. 2: Inspirational Narrative, 1-2 pages.
5. Reminder: Bring GUM pages 23-26 Monday and finish reading Lord of the Flies if you have not done so.
Thursday, October 1, 2009
Thursday, Oct. 1
1. Review of parts of speech: adjectives, adverbs and pronouns: Students received handouts on these. If you were absent, make sure you ask for them when you return to class.
Complete pp. 23, 24, 25, and 26 from GUM workbook. Identify parts of speech. Finish for homework.
2. Collected and checked vocabulary lessons IX and X: Definitions and sentences.
3. Vocabulary check/review Lessons IX and X. Quiz tomorrow. Please study.
4. Picked up late "The Pedestrian" projects.
Homework: Study for voc. quiz and read Lord of the Flies.
1. Review of parts of speech: adjectives, adverbs and pronouns: Students received handouts on these. If you were absent, make sure you ask for them when you return to class.
Complete pp. 23, 24, 25, and 26 from GUM workbook. Identify parts of speech. Finish for homework.
2. Collected and checked vocabulary lessons IX and X: Definitions and sentences.
3. Vocabulary check/review Lessons IX and X. Quiz tomorrow. Please study.
4. Picked up late "The Pedestrian" projects.
Homework: Study for voc. quiz and read Lord of the Flies.
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Wednesday, Sept. 30
Grammar review: Pronouns: Copy charts from board:
Reflexive and Intensive Pronouns:
Copy Definition:
A reflexive pronoun refers to the subject of a sentences and functions as a complement or as an object of a preposition.
An intensive pronoun emphasizes its antecedent and has no grammatical function in the sentence.
Reflexive and Intensive Pronoun Chart
1st. Person: myself, ourselves
2nd. Person: yourself, yourselves
3rd. Person: himself, herself, itself, themselves
Relative Pronouns:
that, which, who, whom, whose
Copy definition:
A relative pronoun introduces a subordinate (relative) clause.
What is a clause?
A clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a verb.
Independent practice: Work on pp. 5 - 6 in GUM workbook.
Note: "The Pedestrian" pr0jects were collected today. The map must be colored and labeled. The song must be typed and have a chorus. You can type and print it in the library.
Note: "Student pictures were distributed today.
Homework reminder. Complete Vocabulary Lessons IX and X (9&10) in workbook. Due tomorrow at the beginning of class. Read Lord of the Flies Ch. 12.
Also, Per. 5 & 6: Be sure you have your binder organized and grammar notes in order.
Grammar review: Pronouns: Copy charts from board:
Reflexive and Intensive Pronouns:
Copy Definition:
A reflexive pronoun refers to the subject of a sentences and functions as a complement or as an object of a preposition.
An intensive pronoun emphasizes its antecedent and has no grammatical function in the sentence.
Reflexive and Intensive Pronoun Chart
1st. Person: myself, ourselves
2nd. Person: yourself, yourselves
3rd. Person: himself, herself, itself, themselves
Relative Pronouns:
that, which, who, whom, whose
Copy definition:
A relative pronoun introduces a subordinate (relative) clause.
What is a clause?
A clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a verb.
Independent practice: Work on pp. 5 - 6 in GUM workbook.
Note: "The Pedestrian" pr0jects were collected today. The map must be colored and labeled. The song must be typed and have a chorus. You can type and print it in the library.
Note: "Student pictures were distributed today.
Homework reminder. Complete Vocabulary Lessons IX and X (9&10) in workbook. Due tomorrow at the beginning of class. Read Lord of the Flies Ch. 12.
Also, Per. 5 & 6: Be sure you have your binder organized and grammar notes in order.
Friday, September 25, 2009
Friday, Sept. 25
1. PRONOUNS QUIZ: Personal, reflexive, intensive, demonstrative,interrogative, indefinite, and relative. (1-7) Grade your own to check for understanding.
2. Review study guide.
3. Vocabulary Quiz VII & VIII.
4. Read "Searching for Summer" pg. 31.
STUDY FOR CYCLE I TEST TUES 9/29:
1. Ray Bradbury film notes or read LOL pp. 67-702.
2. Plot: exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution.
3. Character: round and flat; static and dynamic; protagonist and antagonist
4. Other Literary Elements: setting, theme, point of view [1st, 2nd, 3rd omniscient]
foreshadowing, personification, simile, metaphor, sensory details.
5. Stories: Re-read or study notes on "Harrison Bergeron," "A Sound of Thunder,"
"There Will Come Soft Rains," "The Pedestrian," and "Searching for Summer."
1. PRONOUNS QUIZ: Personal, reflexive, intensive, demonstrative,interrogative, indefinite, and relative. (1-7) Grade your own to check for understanding.
2. Review study guide.
3. Vocabulary Quiz VII & VIII.
4. Read "Searching for Summer" pg. 31.
STUDY FOR CYCLE I TEST TUES 9/29:
1. Ray Bradbury film notes or read LOL pp. 67-702.
2. Plot: exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution.
3. Character: round and flat; static and dynamic; protagonist and antagonist
4. Other Literary Elements: setting, theme, point of view [1st, 2nd, 3rd omniscient]
foreshadowing, personification, simile, metaphor, sensory details.
5. Stories: Re-read or study notes on "Harrison Bergeron," "A Sound of Thunder,"
"There Will Come Soft Rains," "The Pedestrian," and "Searching for Summer."
Thursday, September 24, 2009
Thursday, Sept. 24
1. Reviewed and checked Vocabulary Lessons VII and VIII. Quiz grade will be homework grade, so study hard!
2. Checked homework GUM workbook pg. 5: Personal, Intensive, and Reflexive pronouns.
3. Removed GUM workbook pp. 63-65; 75-77. Prepositions/prepositional phrases, participles/participial phrases, and appositives/appositive phrases.
Worked in class on GUM book pg. 19;
Worked in class on GUM book pp. 63-65 Participles-Participial phrases
Worked in class on GUM book pp. 75-77 Appositives-Appositive phrases
4. Passed out Lord of the Flies Study and Discussion Questions handout.
HOMEWORK: Complete the GUM pages we did not finish in class as independent practice.
Study for quiz tomorrow 9/25: Lessons VII & VIII.
Read Lord of the Flies or catch up over the weekend.
1. Reviewed and checked Vocabulary Lessons VII and VIII. Quiz grade will be homework grade, so study hard!
2. Checked homework GUM workbook pg. 5: Personal, Intensive, and Reflexive pronouns.
3. Removed GUM workbook pp. 63-65; 75-77. Prepositions/prepositional phrases, participles/participial phrases, and appositives/appositive phrases.
Worked in class on GUM book pg. 19;
Worked in class on GUM book pp. 63-65 Participles-Participial phrases
Worked in class on GUM book pp. 75-77 Appositives-Appositive phrases
4. Passed out Lord of the Flies Study and Discussion Questions handout.
HOMEWORK: Complete the GUM pages we did not finish in class as independent practice.
Study for quiz tomorrow 9/25: Lessons VII & VIII.
Read Lord of the Flies or catch up over the weekend.
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Wednesday, Sept. 23
1. Grammar: Copy two charts in E.O.L. book pg. 409: "Personal Pronouns" [aqua chart]and "Reflexive and Intensive Pronouns" [purple chart]. Copy definitions of each category.
Take notes of samples on the board:
Reflexive Pronouns (needed in sentence)
A reflexive pronoun refers to the subject of a sentence and functions as a complement OR as an object of a prepostion.
a. Functions as a complement [predicate nominative or direct object].
Predicate nominative: I am not myself.
Direct Object: Cecilia helped herself.
b. Functions as the object of a preposition:
Charles and Brett chose costumes [for themselves.]
Intensive Pronouns (not needed in sentence)
An intensive pronoun emphasizes (intensifies) its antecedent and has no grammatical function in the sentence. (not needed in sentence).
Examples:
Ray painted the mural himself.
The childresn dyed the eggs themselves.
["himself" and "themselves" can be ommitted and the sentence still makes sense.]
Trick: Reflexive: You NEED reflexes when driving.
Intensive: Only adds intensity or emphasis; you DON'T NEED it.
PRACTICE FOR HOMEWORK: Complete GUM Workbook pg. 5
2. Reviewed MOOD with words and phrases from "The Pedestrian" pp. 96-100:
misty evening, frosty air, alones, dark windows, graveyard, gray phantoms, tomblike, windless...wintry desert, dry riverbeds, tombs, people sat like the dead, gray, silent, no sound, no motion, chill November night.
3. Reviewed details in "The Pedestrian" with five questions.
4. Explained PROJECT for "The Pedestrian": Due Tuesday, Sept. 29
Choose ONE:
1. Draw a map of Mr. Mead's walk. Use details from the text to draw the route Mr. Mead takes on his walk. Make sure you include a compass, the cloverleaf intersection, the dark houses, Mr. Mead's lighted house, the police car turning the corner, the Psychiatric Center for Research on Regressive Tendencies, etc. (Sloppy work on lined paper will not be accepted.)
OR
2. Write a song that summarizes how Mr. Mead feels about the world in which he lives. You may want to use some phrases or words from the narrative to help you put Mr. Mead's feelings into words. Type the song. Include a refrain/chorus.
5. Began introduction to "Searching for Summer" LOL pg. 30.
Analyzed the painting on pg. 31.
6. Began reading "Searching for Summer" on pg. 32.
REMINDER:
Vocabulary Lessons VII and VIII are due tomorrow.
Read Ch. 7 in Lord of the Flies
GUM Workbook pg. 5 "Personal, Reflexive, and Intensive Pronouns."
1. Grammar: Copy two charts in E.O.L. book pg. 409: "Personal Pronouns" [aqua chart]and "Reflexive and Intensive Pronouns" [purple chart]. Copy definitions of each category.
Take notes of samples on the board:
Reflexive Pronouns (needed in sentence)
A reflexive pronoun refers to the subject of a sentence and functions as a complement OR as an object of a prepostion.
a. Functions as a complement [predicate nominative or direct object].
Predicate nominative: I am not myself.
Direct Object: Cecilia helped herself.
b. Functions as the object of a preposition:
Charles and Brett chose costumes [for themselves.]
Intensive Pronouns (not needed in sentence)
An intensive pronoun emphasizes (intensifies) its antecedent and has no grammatical function in the sentence. (not needed in sentence).
Examples:
Ray painted the mural himself.
The childresn dyed the eggs themselves.
["himself" and "themselves" can be ommitted and the sentence still makes sense.]
Trick: Reflexive: You NEED reflexes when driving.
Intensive: Only adds intensity or emphasis; you DON'T NEED it.
PRACTICE FOR HOMEWORK: Complete GUM Workbook pg. 5
2. Reviewed MOOD with words and phrases from "The Pedestrian" pp. 96-100:
misty evening, frosty air, alones, dark windows, graveyard, gray phantoms, tomblike, windless...wintry desert, dry riverbeds, tombs, people sat like the dead, gray, silent, no sound, no motion, chill November night.
3. Reviewed details in "The Pedestrian" with five questions.
4. Explained PROJECT for "The Pedestrian": Due Tuesday, Sept. 29
Choose ONE:
1. Draw a map of Mr. Mead's walk. Use details from the text to draw the route Mr. Mead takes on his walk. Make sure you include a compass, the cloverleaf intersection, the dark houses, Mr. Mead's lighted house, the police car turning the corner, the Psychiatric Center for Research on Regressive Tendencies, etc. (Sloppy work on lined paper will not be accepted.)
OR
2. Write a song that summarizes how Mr. Mead feels about the world in which he lives. You may want to use some phrases or words from the narrative to help you put Mr. Mead's feelings into words. Type the song. Include a refrain/chorus.
5. Began introduction to "Searching for Summer" LOL pg. 30.
Analyzed the painting on pg. 31.
6. Began reading "Searching for Summer" on pg. 32.
REMINDER:
Vocabulary Lessons VII and VIII are due tomorrow.
Read Ch. 7 in Lord of the Flies
GUM Workbook pg. 5 "Personal, Reflexive, and Intensive Pronouns."
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
Tuesday, Sept. 22
1. Notes on "There Will Come Soft Rains" pg. 87 in LOL book.
2. TWCSR Comprehension Questions Quiz 1-5; use notes and turn in.
3. Intro to "The Pedestrian" LOL book pg. 95; Read "The Pedestrian" pg. 96.
4. Google image "cloverleaf intersection" for homework. Make sure you know what it looks like.
5. Collected homework: Metaphors, similes, personification chart.
6. Homework: Read Lord of the Flies, Ch. 6
1. Notes on "There Will Come Soft Rains" pg. 87 in LOL book.
2. TWCSR Comprehension Questions Quiz 1-5; use notes and turn in.
3. Intro to "The Pedestrian" LOL book pg. 95; Read "The Pedestrian" pg. 96.
4. Google image "cloverleaf intersection" for homework. Make sure you know what it looks like.
5. Collected homework: Metaphors, similes, personification chart.
6. Homework: Read Lord of the Flies, Ch. 6
Monday, September 21, 2009
Friday, September 18, 2009
Thursday, Sept. 17
1. Students worked identifying NOUNS and VERBS in sentences. They worked on Writer's Craft (orange book) pg. 533 sentences 1-10, highlighting all NOUNS yellow and all VERBS green.
2. Reviewed Vocabulary Lessons V and VI (Review of lessons I-IV).
3. Distributed books Lord of the Flies: Home reading: Chapter 1.
Friday, Sept. 18
1. Lord of the Flies Ch. 1 Homework quiz. (Except Per. 5 who will have a quiz Monday, 9/21)
2. Writer's Craft grammar exercise pg. 533: Highlight all NOUNS yellow; highlight all VERBS green. Check for accuracy. Students circled errors with red pen; they will go back and analyze their work.
3. Vocabulary Quiz Lessons V and VI (Review).
4. Distributed Grammar, Usage, and Mechanics (GUM) workbooks.
Students removed pages 1-22. Placed in binder under "Grammar."
5. Students turned in final drafts, highlighted and labeled as the sample, the "A Sound of Thunder" Short Answer Response worksheet.
6. Students turned in signed progress reports.
1. Students worked identifying NOUNS and VERBS in sentences. They worked on Writer's Craft (orange book) pg. 533 sentences 1-10, highlighting all NOUNS yellow and all VERBS green.
2. Reviewed Vocabulary Lessons V and VI (Review of lessons I-IV).
3. Distributed books Lord of the Flies: Home reading: Chapter 1.
Friday, Sept. 18
1. Lord of the Flies Ch. 1 Homework quiz. (Except Per. 5 who will have a quiz Monday, 9/21)
2. Writer's Craft grammar exercise pg. 533: Highlight all NOUNS yellow; highlight all VERBS green. Check for accuracy. Students circled errors with red pen; they will go back and analyze their work.
3. Vocabulary Quiz Lessons V and VI (Review).
4. Distributed Grammar, Usage, and Mechanics (GUM) workbooks.
Students removed pages 1-22. Placed in binder under "Grammar."
5. Students turned in final drafts, highlighted and labeled as the sample, the "A Sound of Thunder" Short Answer Response worksheet.
6. Students turned in signed progress reports.
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
Wednesday, Sept. 16
1. Practice short answer response with ACE (Answer the question, Cite evidence, Explain)
using question from "A Sound of Thunder" using ELMO projector and discussing as class.
(Ask for handout if absent).
2. Work independently on "A Sound of Thunder" short answer response (handout). Using ACE,
answer the following question: In his short story "A Sound of Thunder," what aspect of Eckel's personality does Ray Bradbury develop using indirect characterization? Write a rough draft first, highlight different parts of ACE, and then proofread and write final draft. Finish for homework.
3. Reminder: Vocabulary Lessons V and VI (review) are due tomorrow!!
1. Practice short answer response with ACE (Answer the question, Cite evidence, Explain)
using question from "A Sound of Thunder" using ELMO projector and discussing as class.
(Ask for handout if absent).
2. Work independently on "A Sound of Thunder" short answer response (handout). Using ACE,
answer the following question: In his short story "A Sound of Thunder," what aspect of Eckel's personality does Ray Bradbury develop using indirect characterization? Write a rough draft first, highlight different parts of ACE, and then proofread and write final draft. Finish for homework.
3. Reminder: Vocabulary Lessons V and VI (review) are due tomorrow!!
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
Tuesday, Sept. 15
1. Review of "A Sound of Thunder" chart on personification, metaphor, simile, and direct characterization... Picked up this class/homework chart.
2. View of Ray Bradbury: An American Icon film. Take notes on handout!!
3. Reminder: Please have your Flowers for Algernon book to turn in if you have not yet done so.
4. Reminder: Vocabulary Lessons V and Review VI are due on Thursday, 9/17
1. Review of "A Sound of Thunder" chart on personification, metaphor, simile, and direct characterization... Picked up this class/homework chart.
2. View of Ray Bradbury: An American Icon film. Take notes on handout!!
3. Reminder: Please have your Flowers for Algernon book to turn in if you have not yet done so.
4. Reminder: Vocabulary Lessons V and Review VI are due on Thursday, 9/17
Friday, September 11, 2009
Friday, Sept. 11
1. Complete reading of "A Sound of Thunder" (pg. 75)
2. Take Vocabulary Quiz Less. III & IV.
3. Work on Flowers for Algernon character response assignment as follows: (Bring completed Monday, 9/14)
Flowers for Algernon, is scheduled for you to finish reading by Friday.
Complete the following assignment: Due Friday, 9/11
Write two-three thoughtful sentences describing the reactions of the following characters to Charlie’s becoming a genius: 1) Ms. Kinnian 2) Dr. Strauss 3) Professor Nemur 4) workers at the bakery 5) Rose 6) Norma 7) Fay 8) Charlie himself. First, number each character, secondly, underline the character name and place a colon after the name (:) , third, go to the next line and begin your response.
Example:
1) Ms. Kinnian:
Ms. Kinnian’s response to Charlie’s becoming a genius…
REMINDER: TEST on Flowers for Algernon Monday, 9/14
1. Complete reading of "A Sound of Thunder" (pg. 75)
2. Take Vocabulary Quiz Less. III & IV.
3. Work on Flowers for Algernon character response assignment as follows: (Bring completed Monday, 9/14)
Flowers for Algernon, is scheduled for you to finish reading by Friday.
Complete the following assignment: Due Friday, 9/11
Write two-three thoughtful sentences describing the reactions of the following characters to Charlie’s becoming a genius: 1) Ms. Kinnian 2) Dr. Strauss 3) Professor Nemur 4) workers at the bakery 5) Rose 6) Norma 7) Fay 8) Charlie himself. First, number each character, secondly, underline the character name and place a colon after the name (:) , third, go to the next line and begin your response.
Example:
1) Ms. Kinnian:
Ms. Kinnian’s response to Charlie’s becoming a genius…
REMINDER: TEST on Flowers for Algernon Monday, 9/14
Thursday, September 10, 2009
Friday, Sept. 4
Vocabulary Quiz I & II. Complete "Harrison Bergeron" reading quiz: 1-5; 1-10; 1-5 + letter.
If not finished, complete for homework.
Tuesday, Sept. 8
Read Ray Bradbury Author Study pg. 67 in LOL book.
Write a one-page composition on Time Travel: See "Connect to Your Life" on page 71 and respond by sharing your thoughts ON PAPER.
(Per. 5: Took home to finish due to lack of time.)
Wednesday, Sept. 9
Flowers for Algernon Quiz 2 pp. 222-247
MPR Yearbook Picture taking.
Grammar: Definitions and examples of noun (3 categories: common-proper; concrete-abstract; compound-collective), pronoun, verb.
Thursday, Sept. 10
Vocabulary Less. III & IV review (homework grade).
Begin reading "A Sound of Thunder" Per. 3: to page 79; Per. 5: to page 75; Per. 6: to page 75
Reminder: Vocabulary quiz tomorrow!!
Vocabulary Quiz I & II. Complete "Harrison Bergeron" reading quiz: 1-5; 1-10; 1-5 + letter.
If not finished, complete for homework.
Tuesday, Sept. 8
Read Ray Bradbury Author Study pg. 67 in LOL book.
Write a one-page composition on Time Travel: See "Connect to Your Life" on page 71 and respond by sharing your thoughts ON PAPER.
(Per. 5: Took home to finish due to lack of time.)
Wednesday, Sept. 9
Flowers for Algernon Quiz 2 pp. 222-247
MPR Yearbook Picture taking.
Grammar: Definitions and examples of noun (3 categories: common-proper; concrete-abstract; compound-collective), pronoun, verb.
Thursday, Sept. 10
Vocabulary Less. III & IV review (homework grade).
Begin reading "A Sound of Thunder" Per. 3: to page 79; Per. 5: to page 75; Per. 6: to page 75
Reminder: Vocabulary quiz tomorrow!!
Thursday, September 3, 2009
Wednesday, September 2, 2009
Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2009. (Early dismissal: 1:30P.M.)
1. Complete Vocabulary in Action, p. 28 using vocabulary from "Harrison Bergeron" (Story begins on p. 20 in literature book). Exercise A: Context Clues 1-5 and Exercise B: Synonyms 1-5. Write out all sentences and synonyms.
2. Complete reading of "Harrison Bergeron" focusing on climax, static and dynamic characters, and inference.
3. Work on "Harrison Bergeron" reading questions 1-20 (Handout). Finish for homework.
REMINDER: Vocabulary definitions 1-20, part of speech, and sentence for each word as well as lessons I and II are due tomorrow at the beginning of class.
1. Complete Vocabulary in Action, p. 28 using vocabulary from "Harrison Bergeron" (Story begins on p. 20 in literature book). Exercise A: Context Clues 1-5 and Exercise B: Synonyms 1-5. Write out all sentences and synonyms.
2. Complete reading of "Harrison Bergeron" focusing on climax, static and dynamic characters, and inference.
3. Work on "Harrison Bergeron" reading questions 1-20 (Handout). Finish for homework.
REMINDER: Vocabulary definitions 1-20, part of speech, and sentence for each word as well as lessons I and II are due tomorrow at the beginning of class.
Tuesday, September 1, 2009
Here is the Flowers for Algernon reading schedule:
Flowers for Algernon
INDEPENDENT READING SCHEDULE ENGLISH 2A: CP Adv. Academics
This is a tentative reading schedule for you to keep current with your independent reading. You are expected to follow the schedule and participate in class discussions, literature circles, and any class assignment pertaining to this novel. You will have periodic pop quizzes, so it is in your best interest to be prepared. The daily reading assignment is approximately twenty-five to thirty (25-30) pages or where there is a natural break in the book.
Thursday 8/27: Read pages 1-25 [Charlie’s progress reports 3/3-3/25]
Friday 8/28: Read pages 26-55 [Charlie’s progress reports 3/26-4/15]
Weekend: 8/29: Read pages 55-82 [Charlie’s progress reports to 5/2]
Monday 8/31: Read pages 83-113
Tuesday 9/1: Read pages 113-138 [Charlie’s progress reports 6/5-6/10]
Wednesday 9/2: Read pages 139-165
Thursday 9/3: Read pages 166-196
Friday 9/4: Read pages 197-221
Monday Labor Day
Tuesday 9/8: Read pages 222-247
Wednesday 9/9: Read pages 248-273
Thursday 9/10: Read pages 274-298
Friday 9/11: Read pages 299- 311 (Finish the novel and review)
MONDAY 9/14: Formal Assessment (TEST on the novel)
Flowers for Algernon
INDEPENDENT READING SCHEDULE ENGLISH 2A: CP Adv. Academics
This is a tentative reading schedule for you to keep current with your independent reading. You are expected to follow the schedule and participate in class discussions, literature circles, and any class assignment pertaining to this novel. You will have periodic pop quizzes, so it is in your best interest to be prepared. The daily reading assignment is approximately twenty-five to thirty (25-30) pages or where there is a natural break in the book.
Thursday 8/27: Read pages 1-25 [Charlie’s progress reports 3/3-3/25]
Friday 8/28: Read pages 26-55 [Charlie’s progress reports 3/26-4/15]
Weekend: 8/29: Read pages 55-82 [Charlie’s progress reports to 5/2]
Monday 8/31: Read pages 83-113
Tuesday 9/1: Read pages 113-138 [Charlie’s progress reports 6/5-6/10]
Wednesday 9/2: Read pages 139-165
Thursday 9/3: Read pages 166-196
Friday 9/4: Read pages 197-221
Monday Labor Day
Tuesday 9/8: Read pages 222-247
Wednesday 9/9: Read pages 248-273
Thursday 9/10: Read pages 274-298
Friday 9/11: Read pages 299- 311 (Finish the novel and review)
MONDAY 9/14: Formal Assessment (TEST on the novel)
Monday, August 31, 2009.
1. Complete reading of "The Interlopers"
2. Summer reading TEST today: Running Loose/Watership Down
3. Complete Literary Elements graphic organizer for "The Interlopers" (or finish for homework).
Tuesday, September 1, 2009.
1. Pop-quiz on Flowers for Algernon pp. 83-113
2. Review literary elements of plot, setting, theme, character, and point of view for short story"The Interlopers" pp. 8-13, clarifying plot elements and point of view with evidence from the text.
3. Discussed "handicaps and equality." Began reading "Harrison Bergeron" p. 20 in lit book.
We will continue reading in class tomorrow.
REMINDER: Lessons I and II Vocabulary definitions, part of speech and a sentence for each word are due Thursday, 9/4.
1. Complete reading of "The Interlopers"
2. Summer reading TEST today: Running Loose/Watership Down
3. Complete Literary Elements graphic organizer for "The Interlopers" (or finish for homework).
Tuesday, September 1, 2009.
1. Pop-quiz on Flowers for Algernon pp. 83-113
2. Review literary elements of plot, setting, theme, character, and point of view for short story"The Interlopers" pp. 8-13, clarifying plot elements and point of view with evidence from the text.
3. Discussed "handicaps and equality." Began reading "Harrison Bergeron" p. 20 in lit book.
We will continue reading in class tomorrow.
REMINDER: Lessons I and II Vocabulary definitions, part of speech and a sentence for each word are due Thursday, 9/4.
Monday, August 31, 2009
Thursday, August 27, 2009
Tuesday, August 25:
Students worked on bio-poem rough draft. BioPoem card due: Friday, August 28.
Wednesday, August 26:
Students completed Grammar Diagnostic Test.
Thursday, August 27:
1) Students completed Literary Elements Part I definition sheet with literature book glossary.
2) Students reviewed Literary elements of plot, character, setting, theme, and point of view
with short story (brainstormed on board with "Little Red...".
3) Students were issued Vocabulary booklet and examined Lessons I and II, which are due
completed next Thursday, Sept. 3.
Students worked on bio-poem rough draft. BioPoem card due: Friday, August 28.
Wednesday, August 26:
Students completed Grammar Diagnostic Test.
Thursday, August 27:
1) Students completed Literary Elements Part I definition sheet with literature book glossary.
2) Students reviewed Literary elements of plot, character, setting, theme, and point of view
with short story (brainstormed on board with "Little Red...".
3) Students were issued Vocabulary booklet and examined Lessons I and II, which are due
completed next Thursday, Sept. 3.
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