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.
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.
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