Thursday, September 30, 2010.
1. Discuss questions on "There Will Come Soft Rains" [What is the underlying message??] p. 341.
2. Complete all assignments for "There Will Come..." on p. 339.
3. Checked vocabulary for Lessons 9 and 10. Quiz tomorrow.
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Wednesday, September 29, 2010.
1. Complete quiz on "The Pedestrian." Ask for quiz when you return if you were absent.
2. Explained song project assignment:
Write a song that summarizes how Mr. Mead feels about the world in which he lives. Use some phrases or words from the text to help you encompass his whole experience. Use sensory details and dialogue. Make sure you have a refrain (chorus).
Example: Minimum three stanzas of four or five lines each stanza and a refrain (chorus). Performance will earn you extra credit. DUE: WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 6.
3. Read "There Will Come Soft Rains" p. 324 in your new Holt McDougal Literature text book.
HOMEWORK: Read "Inside the Home of the Future" by Kelly Greene pp. 337-338 in Literature textbook.
REMINDER: Vocabulary Lessons IX and X due tomorrow.
1. Complete quiz on "The Pedestrian." Ask for quiz when you return if you were absent.
2. Explained song project assignment:
Write a song that summarizes how Mr. Mead feels about the world in which he lives. Use some phrases or words from the text to help you encompass his whole experience. Use sensory details and dialogue. Make sure you have a refrain (chorus).
Example: Minimum three stanzas of four or five lines each stanza and a refrain (chorus). Performance will earn you extra credit. DUE: WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 6.
3. Read "There Will Come Soft Rains" p. 324 in your new Holt McDougal Literature text book.
HOMEWORK: Read "Inside the Home of the Future" by Kelly Greene pp. 337-338 in Literature textbook.
REMINDER: Vocabulary Lessons IX and X due tomorrow.
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
Tuesday, September 28, 2010.
1. Comma review. Complete Revision Skill: 1-15 pp. 783-784 in Writer's Craft [orange]textbook.
2. Check your own work with a red pen.
3. Discuss "The Pedestrian." Review walking route. Trace Mr. Mead's walking route through the city. Draw a map of Mr. Mead's walk. Include all details from the story (streets and houses) to include the steps he takes during his last walk. Important: Draw a compass [north-south-east-west] to signal in what direction he heads, and include the cloverleaf intersection where Mr. Mead is arrested. Label each item on the map.
1. Comma review. Complete Revision Skill: 1-15 pp. 783-784 in Writer's Craft [orange]textbook.
2. Check your own work with a red pen.
3. Discuss "The Pedestrian." Review walking route. Trace Mr. Mead's walking route through the city. Draw a map of Mr. Mead's walk. Include all details from the story (streets and houses) to include the steps he takes during his last walk. Important: Draw a compass [north-south-east-west] to signal in what direction he heads, and include the cloverleaf intersection where Mr. Mead is arrested. Label each item on the map.
Monday, September 27, 2010
1. Comma review workshop; we graded in class.
2. Began reading "The Pedestrian." [Ask for handout.]
3. Annotated setting, character, and sensory details.
4. Take notes on Mr. Mead's walking route.
HOMEWORK: Complete reading, highligting sensory details.
Google images of a "cloverleaf intersection."
1. Comma review workshop; we graded in class.
2. Began reading "The Pedestrian." [Ask for handout.]
3. Annotated setting, character, and sensory details.
4. Take notes on Mr. Mead's walking route.
HOMEWORK: Complete reading, highligting sensory details.
Google images of a "cloverleaf intersection."
Friday, September 24, 2010
Wednesday, September 22, 2010
Wednesday, Sept. 22, 2010.
1. Distributed Ray Bradbury's biography packet for reading at home.
2. Reviewed the Plot Diagram for "A Sound of Thunder" and found evidence (quotes) supporting main character traits: Eckels and Travis.
3. Completed figurative language/devices sheet: similes, metaphors, onomatopoeia used in the story "A Sound of Thunder." On back, recorded passages indicating foreshadowing used in story and outcome of events foreshadowed.
4. Checked for homework grade the study guide questions for "A Sound of Thunder."
REMINDER: Complete Vocabulary Lessons VII and VIII in workbook, definitions and sentences.
REMINDER: Complete foreshadowing exercise.
NOTE: Bring Glossary of Terms packet from last year for credit.
1. Distributed Ray Bradbury's biography packet for reading at home.
2. Reviewed the Plot Diagram for "A Sound of Thunder" and found evidence (quotes) supporting main character traits: Eckels and Travis.
3. Completed figurative language/devices sheet: similes, metaphors, onomatopoeia used in the story "A Sound of Thunder." On back, recorded passages indicating foreshadowing used in story and outcome of events foreshadowed.
4. Checked for homework grade the study guide questions for "A Sound of Thunder."
REMINDER: Complete Vocabulary Lessons VII and VIII in workbook, definitions and sentences.
REMINDER: Complete foreshadowing exercise.
NOTE: Bring Glossary of Terms packet from last year for credit.
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
Tuesday, September 21, 2010.
1. Five-minute Warm-Up: On a sheet of paper with the title "Time Travel," write a one-page response to the following prompt:
If you could time travel anywhere into the past or future, where would you go and why? Make sure you elaborate with details.
2. Homework reading quiz: 1-5; If you missed this quiz, see me at lunch.
3. Complete plot diagram for "A Sound of Thunder" as well as the character, setting, and theme.
HOMEWORK: Complete questions for "A Sound of Thunder."
REMINDER: Complete Lessons VII and VIII in workbook. Due: Thursday, 9/23
1. Five-minute Warm-Up: On a sheet of paper with the title "Time Travel," write a one-page response to the following prompt:
If you could time travel anywhere into the past or future, where would you go and why? Make sure you elaborate with details.
2. Homework reading quiz: 1-5; If you missed this quiz, see me at lunch.
3. Complete plot diagram for "A Sound of Thunder" as well as the character, setting, and theme.
HOMEWORK: Complete questions for "A Sound of Thunder."
REMINDER: Complete Lessons VII and VIII in workbook. Due: Thursday, 9/23
Monday, September 20, 2010
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
Wednesday, September 15, 2010.
1. Complete reading of "Searching for Summer." Complete plot diagram for story.
2. Answer questions 1-9 on pg. 39 in old textbook as well as Vocabulary in Action: 1-5 and Grammar in Context: 1-4. Use complete sentences.
3. Turned in Letter of Introduction.
REMINDER: Vocabulary Lesson V and Review Lesson VI due tomorrow.
1. Complete reading of "Searching for Summer." Complete plot diagram for story.
2. Answer questions 1-9 on pg. 39 in old textbook as well as Vocabulary in Action: 1-5 and Grammar in Context: 1-4. Use complete sentences.
3. Turned in Letter of Introduction.
REMINDER: Vocabulary Lesson V and Review Lesson VI due tomorrow.
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
1. Short comprehension quiz on "Harrison Bergeron."
2. Pre-reading discussion of painting as theme of story.
Read "Searching for Summer."
3. Begin plot diagram: exposition, initial problem, rising action. Discussed static and dynamic characters.
REMINDER: Letter of Introduction typed due tomorrow: 9/15
Note: Please do not expect to print here. Take care of this outside of class. Thank you.
REMINDER: Vocabulary Lessons V and Review VI are due Thursday. Review all the words studied from previous lessons. Quiz: Monday, 9/20
1. Short comprehension quiz on "Harrison Bergeron."
2. Pre-reading discussion of painting as theme of story.
Read "Searching for Summer."
3. Begin plot diagram: exposition, initial problem, rising action. Discussed static and dynamic characters.
REMINDER: Letter of Introduction typed due tomorrow: 9/15
Note: Please do not expect to print here. Take care of this outside of class. Thank you.
REMINDER: Vocabulary Lessons V and Review VI are due Thursday. Review all the words studied from previous lessons. Quiz: Monday, 9/20
Friday, September 10, 2010
Friday, September 10, 2010.
1. Flowers for Algernon writing assignment.
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's name and place a colon after the name (:), and third, go to the next line and begin your response.
Example:
1) Ms. Kinnian:
Ms. Kinnian's response to Charlie's becoming a genius...
2. Vocabulary Quiz III & IV.
3. Complete "Harrison Bergeron" reading questions for homework.
REMINDER: Flowers for Algernon TEST on Monday, 9/13.
REMINDER: Letter of Introduction (typed) due on Wednesday 9/15.
1. Flowers for Algernon writing assignment.
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's name and place a colon after the name (:), and third, go to the next line and begin your response.
Example:
1) Ms. Kinnian:
Ms. Kinnian's response to Charlie's becoming a genius...
2. Vocabulary Quiz III & IV.
3. Complete "Harrison Bergeron" reading questions for homework.
REMINDER: Flowers for Algernon TEST on Monday, 9/13.
REMINDER: Letter of Introduction (typed) due on Wednesday 9/15.
Thursday, September 9, 2010
Thursday, September 9, 2010.
1. Checked Vocabulary Workbook Less. III and IV pp. 6-8.
2. Completed reading of "Harrison Bergeron," focusing on plot elements and characterization.
3. Began reading comprehension questions for "Harrison Bergeron." As a class, we cooperated to formulate clear and concise sentences, restating the question in our response and varying the structure of the sentence in order to avoid redundancy and the overuse of the word "because."
REMINDER: Bring "Harrison Bergeron" question handout to class.
REMINDER: Read Flowers for Algernon pp. 274-298. Bring book tomorrow.
REMINDER: Flowers for Algernon TEST Monday, 9/13.
REMINDER: Letter of Introduction due: Wednesday, 9/15
1. Checked Vocabulary Workbook Less. III and IV pp. 6-8.
2. Completed reading of "Harrison Bergeron," focusing on plot elements and characterization.
3. Began reading comprehension questions for "Harrison Bergeron." As a class, we cooperated to formulate clear and concise sentences, restating the question in our response and varying the structure of the sentence in order to avoid redundancy and the overuse of the word "because."
REMINDER: Bring "Harrison Bergeron" question handout to class.
REMINDER: Read Flowers for Algernon pp. 274-298. Bring book tomorrow.
REMINDER: Flowers for Algernon TEST Monday, 9/13.
REMINDER: Letter of Introduction due: Wednesday, 9/15
Wednesday, September 8, 2010
Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2010.
Students copied vocabulary words from board to look up definitions for short story "Harrison Bergeron." Students need to know this vocabulary from story. [See Tuesday 9/7 for list of words.]
1. Began reading of "Harrison Bergeron," pg/ 24 through first column, second paragraph, analyzing exposition, rising action and characterization.
2. Filled out survey for Carillon Yearbook.
3. Picture day: Students walked to MPR for photo-taking.
REMINDER: Read Flowers for Algernon pp. 248-273.
REMINDER: Voc. Less. III and IV due tomorrow (Thursday 9/9)
REMINDER: Flowers for Algernon TEST Monday, 9/13
REMINDER: Letter of Intro due in one week: 9/15
Students copied vocabulary words from board to look up definitions for short story "Harrison Bergeron." Students need to know this vocabulary from story. [See Tuesday 9/7 for list of words.]
1. Began reading of "Harrison Bergeron," pg/ 24 through first column, second paragraph, analyzing exposition, rising action and characterization.
2. Filled out survey for Carillon Yearbook.
3. Picture day: Students walked to MPR for photo-taking.
REMINDER: Read Flowers for Algernon pp. 248-273.
REMINDER: Voc. Less. III and IV due tomorrow (Thursday 9/9)
REMINDER: Flowers for Algernon TEST Monday, 9/13
REMINDER: Letter of Intro due in one week: 9/15
Tuesday, September 7, 2010
Tuesday, September 7, 2010
1. Flowers for Algernon Pop Quiz pp. 197 to 221.
2. Complete reading of "The Quiet Man," identifying internal conflicts in characters.
3. Begin reading "Harrison Bergeron" P. 36 new book; p. 20 in old text.
Notes: Utopia: Greek meaning "no place" Human beings have attempted to create utopian societies but have failed. Distopia: Failed utopian societies in which members of society are unhappy or enslaved to a higher ranking authority.
Characters:
George: Husband of Hazel; father of Harrison
Hazel: Wife of George; mother of Harrison
Harrison:
ballerina:
Diana Moon Glampers
Vocabulary to Know for "Harrison Bergeron":
calibrated, consternation, cower, hindrance, luminous, symmetry, synchronize, vague, vigilance, wince.
REMINDER: Read Flowers for Algernon pp.222-247 Test: Mon. Sept. 13
REMINDER: Vocabulary for this week: Lessons III and IV. Due Thursday, 9/9
REMINDER: Letter of Intro due: Wed. 9/15
REMINDER: Tomorrow is picture day.
1. Flowers for Algernon Pop Quiz pp. 197 to 221.
2. Complete reading of "The Quiet Man," identifying internal conflicts in characters.
3. Begin reading "Harrison Bergeron" P. 36 new book; p. 20 in old text.
Notes: Utopia: Greek meaning "no place" Human beings have attempted to create utopian societies but have failed. Distopia: Failed utopian societies in which members of society are unhappy or enslaved to a higher ranking authority.
Characters:
George: Husband of Hazel; father of Harrison
Hazel: Wife of George; mother of Harrison
Harrison:
ballerina:
Diana Moon Glampers
Vocabulary to Know for "Harrison Bergeron":
calibrated, consternation, cower, hindrance, luminous, symmetry, synchronize, vague, vigilance, wince.
REMINDER: Read Flowers for Algernon pp.222-247 Test: Mon. Sept. 13
REMINDER: Vocabulary for this week: Lessons III and IV. Due Thursday, 9/9
REMINDER: Letter of Intro due: Wed. 9/15
REMINDER: Tomorrow is picture day.
Friday, Sept. 3, 2010.
1. Read "The Quiet Man" to page 19.
2. Take Voc. Quiz I and II. If you missed this quiz, please see me about making it up this week before Friday.
3. Received "Letter of Introduction" due Sept. 15.
REMINDER: Please follow reading schedule for Flowers for Algernon.
REMINDER: Wednesday is picture day. Please bring money if purchasing photos.
1. Read "The Quiet Man" to page 19.
2. Take Voc. Quiz I and II. If you missed this quiz, please see me about making it up this week before Friday.
3. Received "Letter of Introduction" due Sept. 15.
REMINDER: Please follow reading schedule for Flowers for Algernon.
REMINDER: Wednesday is picture day. Please bring money if purchasing photos.
Thursday, September 2, 2010
Thursday, September 2, 2010.
1. "The Quiet Man": Meaning p. 27, 1-3
On a sheet of notebook paper, respond thoughtfully to questions 1, 2, and 3.
Skip a line between each response. Make sure you have a topic sentence for each response.
Use pen.
2. Check Vocabulary workbook lessons I and II for homework grade. Explanation of quiz questions using stems and prefixes from chart.
REMINDER: Study for quiz tomorrow 9/3 on Lessons I and II.
REMINDER: Read Flowers for Algernon pp. 166-196
1. "The Quiet Man": Meaning p. 27, 1-3
On a sheet of notebook paper, respond thoughtfully to questions 1, 2, and 3.
Skip a line between each response. Make sure you have a topic sentence for each response.
Use pen.
2. Check Vocabulary workbook lessons I and II for homework grade. Explanation of quiz questions using stems and prefixes from chart.
REMINDER: Study for quiz tomorrow 9/3 on Lessons I and II.
REMINDER: Read Flowers for Algernon pp. 166-196
Wednesday, September 1, 2010
Wednesday, September 1, 2010.
1. Vocabulary workbooks were distributed to students, who signed receipt. Lessons I and II are due tomorrow. Definitions of words as well a sentence written with each word used in context [the sentence shows that the student knows the meaning of the word.] are also due tomorrow.
2. Continued reading of "The Quiet Man." to page 14, discussing cultural context and character motive in story.
REMINDER: Follow reading schedule of Flowers for Algernon pp. 139-165
1. Vocabulary workbooks were distributed to students, who signed receipt. Lessons I and II are due tomorrow. Definitions of words as well a sentence written with each word used in context [the sentence shows that the student knows the meaning of the word.] are also due tomorrow.
2. Continued reading of "The Quiet Man." to page 14, discussing cultural context and character motive in story.
REMINDER: Follow reading schedule of Flowers for Algernon pp. 139-165
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