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.
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.
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