Thursday, October 31, 2013.
Per. 1-3
Of Mice and Men: Read Ch. 5-6; Passed out Ch. 5
Vocabulary Sentences for SAT List 4 due tomorrow.
Per. 5-6
Of Mice and Men: Read Ch. 5-6; Passed out Focus Questions for these chapters 5-6.
Of Mice and Men TEST Monday, November 4, 2013.
Wednesday, October 30, 2013
Tuesday, October 29, 2013
Tuesday, October 29, 2013.
Per. 1-3
1. Of Mice and Men: Check and discuss chapter 3 in depth.
2. Begin reading Ch. 4: Crooks and the Power Struggle
Per. 5-6
1. Direct and Indirect Object: Grammar text: pg. 456-457; Complete ex. 13; 1-10;
2. Of Mice and Men: Check and discuss chapter 3 in depth
3. Homework: Work on syntax and vocabulary sentences.
Per. 1-3
1. Of Mice and Men: Check and discuss chapter 3 in depth.
2. Begin reading Ch. 4: Crooks and the Power Struggle
Per. 5-6
1. Direct and Indirect Object: Grammar text: pg. 456-457; Complete ex. 13; 1-10;
2. Of Mice and Men: Check and discuss chapter 3 in depth
3. Homework: Work on syntax and vocabulary sentences.
Monday, October 28, 2013
Monday, October 28, 2013.
Per. 1-3
1. SAT Vocabulary Quiz # 3
2. Of Mice and Men: Work on Ch. 3 and Direct-Indirect Characterization Chart
3. Collected Lennie Paragraphs
Per. 5-6
1. Collect SAT List #8 Sentences
2. SAT Voc. Quiz # 8
3. Of Mice and Men: Work on Ch.. 3 and D-ID chart
Of Mice and Men TEST: Monday, November 4, 2013.
Per. 1-3
1. SAT Vocabulary Quiz # 3
2. Of Mice and Men: Work on Ch. 3 and Direct-Indirect Characterization Chart
3. Collected Lennie Paragraphs
Per. 5-6
1. Collect SAT List #8 Sentences
2. SAT Voc. Quiz # 8
3. Of Mice and Men: Work on Ch.. 3 and D-ID chart
Of Mice and Men TEST: Monday, November 4, 2013.
Friday, October 25, 2013
Friday, October 24, 2013.
Periods. 1-3
1. Collect SAT Vocabulary List # 3 Sentences
2. Review and directions for paragraph " Steinbeck's Lovable Characters: Lennie"
a) Underline with red pen the lead (intro to quote (textual evidence)
b) Highlight quote with a yellow highlighter
c) Write the commentary/explanation with red.
Do this for each example in paragraph. Due Monday, October 28.
3. Of Mice and Men: Complete reading of Chapter 3. Work on Ch. 3 Focus questions.
4. Know the characters introduced so far in novel. You will have a quiz on Monday.
NOTE: VOCABULARY QUIZ SAT LIST # 3 MONDAY. STUDY YOUR VOCABULARY.
Periods 5-6
1. Of Mice and Men: Complete reading of Ch. 3
2. Work on Chapter 3 questions. Finish for homework if you did not finish in class.
3. Passed out graded work for portfolio.
NOTE: VOCABULARY QUIZ SAT LIST # 8 MONDAY. STUDY YOUR VOCABULARY.
1.
Thursday, October 24, 2013
Thursday, October 24, 2013.
Per. 1-3
1. Of Mice and Men: Read Ch. 3. Discuss mood, indirect characterization.
2. Bring SAT List # 3 sentences tomorrow.
3. Read for a minimum of 15 minutes.
Per. 5-6
1. Complete review and discussion of Ch. 2 questions.
2. Of Mice and Men: Begin reading Ch. 3 to page 51-53
3. Work on Syntax Sentences for List # 8
Per. 1-3
1. Of Mice and Men: Read Ch. 3. Discuss mood, indirect characterization.
2. Bring SAT List # 3 sentences tomorrow.
3. Read for a minimum of 15 minutes.
Per. 5-6
1. Complete review and discussion of Ch. 2 questions.
2. Of Mice and Men: Begin reading Ch. 3 to page 51-53
3. Work on Syntax Sentences for List # 8
Wednesday, October 23, 2013
Wednesday, October 23. 2013.
Of Mice and Men Character quiz tomorrow.
Per. 1-3
1. Copy vocabulary assignment from board: SAT Voc. List # 3: Write one sentence using each vocabulary word on list. Sentences must show meaning of word.
Due: Friday, October 25. Quiz, Monday Oct. 28
2. Of Mice and Men: Reviewed comprehension questions for Ch. 2
Per. 5-6
1. Of Mice and Men: Completed Ch. 2 questions (those who did not do so for homework). Completed work was stamped.
2. Checked Ch. 2.
3. Homework: Syntax sentences using appositive phrases.
Of Mice and Men Character quiz tomorrow.
Per. 1-3
1. Copy vocabulary assignment from board: SAT Voc. List # 3: Write one sentence using each vocabulary word on list. Sentences must show meaning of word.
Due: Friday, October 25. Quiz, Monday Oct. 28
2. Of Mice and Men: Reviewed comprehension questions for Ch. 2
Per. 5-6
1. Of Mice and Men: Completed Ch. 2 questions (those who did not do so for homework). Completed work was stamped.
2. Checked Ch. 2.
3. Homework: Syntax sentences using appositive phrases.
Tuesday, October 22, 2013
Tuesday, October 22, 2013.
Per. 1-3
1. Vocabulary Review:
2. Vocabulary SAT Voc. Quiz #2
3. Of Mice and Men Ch. 2 Questions.
Per. 5-6
1. Collect Syntax Sentences List # 7
2. SAT Vocabulary Quiz # 7
3. Of Mice and Men CP Focus Questions: Complete for homework.
4. Work on List # 8 Syntax sentences for homework.
Per. 1-3
1. Vocabulary Review:
2. Vocabulary SAT Voc. Quiz #2
3. Of Mice and Men Ch. 2 Questions.
Per. 5-6
1. Collect Syntax Sentences List # 7
2. SAT Vocabulary Quiz # 7
3. Of Mice and Men CP Focus Questions: Complete for homework.
4. Work on List # 8 Syntax sentences for homework.
Friday, October 18, 2013
Friday, October18, 2013. Early Dismissal
Per. 1-3
1. Of Mice and Men: Complete reading of Ch. 2.
NOTES:
a) Most characters introduced, except one.
b) Foreshadowing sets up the conflict and moves the plot forward
c) Slim and Carlson are foils
2. Bring paragraph on Lennie Tuesday, October 22.
3. Study SAT List 2 and Of Mice and Men vocabulary for quiz next Tuesday 10/22.
Per. 5-6
Same as above
Continue with LIST 8 sentence patterns beginning Monday, 10/21
Study for vocabulary quiz LIST 7 next Tuesday, 10/22. From now on, vocabulary quizzes will be Monday, unless there is a test, or holiday.
Per. 1-3
1. Of Mice and Men: Complete reading of Ch. 2.
NOTES:
a) Most characters introduced, except one.
b) Foreshadowing sets up the conflict and moves the plot forward
c) Slim and Carlson are foils
2. Bring paragraph on Lennie Tuesday, October 22.
3. Study SAT List 2 and Of Mice and Men vocabulary for quiz next Tuesday 10/22.
Per. 5-6
Same as above
Continue with LIST 8 sentence patterns beginning Monday, 10/21
Study for vocabulary quiz LIST 7 next Tuesday, 10/22. From now on, vocabulary quizzes will be Monday, unless there is a test, or holiday.
Thursday, October 17, 2013
Thursday, October 17, 2013.
Per. 1-3
1. Steinbeck Author Study: Students worked on questions from notes. Some turned in.
2. Of Mice and Men Chapter 2: Introduction of Candy, Curley...
Per. 5-6
1. Lennie Paragraph: Instructions for embedding quotes: content, quote, commentary. Content underlined in red, quote highlighted in yellow, and commentary written in red ink. Do this for all textual support.
2. Begin reading Of Mice and Men Ch. 2
Reminder: Quiz over List 7: Tuesday, October 22.
Per. 1-3
1. Steinbeck Author Study: Students worked on questions from notes. Some turned in.
2. Of Mice and Men Chapter 2: Introduction of Candy, Curley...
Per. 5-6
1. Lennie Paragraph: Instructions for embedding quotes: content, quote, commentary. Content underlined in red, quote highlighted in yellow, and commentary written in red ink. Do this for all textual support.
2. Begin reading Of Mice and Men Ch. 2
Reminder: Quiz over List 7: Tuesday, October 22.
Wednesday, October 16, 2013
Tuesday, October 15, 2013
Tuesday, October 15, 2013.
Reminder: PSAT 7:45 tomorrow Advocacy
Per. 1-3
1. Complete Steinbeck Film
2. Use film notes, biography notes from last week, and page 918 in old text to complete Steinbeck Author Study handout.
Per. 5-6
1. Same as above.
2. Use search engine (Google, Bing, etc) to look up the following:
subject of sentence
direct object
indirect object
predicate nominative
object of the preposition
3. Homework: Syntax sentences: List 7 : Words 187-192
Reminder: PSAT 7:45 tomorrow Advocacy
Per. 1-3
1. Complete Steinbeck Film
2. Use film notes, biography notes from last week, and page 918 in old text to complete Steinbeck Author Study handout.
Per. 5-6
1. Same as above.
2. Use search engine (Google, Bing, etc) to look up the following:
subject of sentence
direct object
indirect object
predicate nominative
object of the preposition
3. Homework: Syntax sentences: List 7 : Words 187-192
Monday, October 14, 2013
Monday, October 14, 2013.
Per. 1-3
1. Review vocabulary for SAT List #1.
2. Vocabulary Quiz SAT List # 1.
3. Pick up sentences for extra credit.
4. Steinbeck Biography Film: Films for Science and the Humanities. Take notes for grade.
Per. 5-6
1. Direct/Indirect Characterization
2. Fill out chart for George and Lennie
3. Steinbeck Biography Film: Films for Science and the Humanities. Take notes for grade.
4. Pass out SAT List # 7.
Per. 1-3
1. Review vocabulary for SAT List #1.
2. Vocabulary Quiz SAT List # 1.
3. Pick up sentences for extra credit.
4. Steinbeck Biography Film: Films for Science and the Humanities. Take notes for grade.
Per. 5-6
1. Direct/Indirect Characterization
2. Fill out chart for George and Lennie
3. Steinbeck Biography Film: Films for Science and the Humanities. Take notes for grade.
4. Pass out SAT List # 7.
Friday, October 11, 2013.
Per. 1-3
1. Introduce Direct/Indirect characterization
2. Fill out chart with textual evidence for indirect/direct characterization of George and Lennie.
3. Begin paragraph on "Steinbeck's Lovable Characters: Lennie" by embedding the three quotes that show Lennie's childlike behavior.
4. REMINDER: Study for SAT List 1 words for quiz on Monday. Write definitions and sentences for each word.
Per. 5-6
1. SAT Voc. List # 6 Quiz
2. Find three quotes; begin paragraph on Lennie.
3. Turn in "The Possibility of Evil" short story log.
Per. 1-3
1. Introduce Direct/Indirect characterization
2. Fill out chart with textual evidence for indirect/direct characterization of George and Lennie.
3. Begin paragraph on "Steinbeck's Lovable Characters: Lennie" by embedding the three quotes that show Lennie's childlike behavior.
4. REMINDER: Study for SAT List 1 words for quiz on Monday. Write definitions and sentences for each word.
Per. 5-6
1. SAT Voc. List # 6 Quiz
2. Find three quotes; begin paragraph on Lennie.
3. Turn in "The Possibility of Evil" short story log.
Thursday, October 10, 2013
Thursday, October 10, 2013.
Per. 1-3
1. Of Mice and Men: Complete reading of Ch. 1
2. Find three examples of Lennie's child-like behavior.
3. Of Mice... Questions for Ch. 1
NOTE: Study for vocabulary quiz Monday, 10/14
Per. 5-6
1. Of Mice and Men: Complete reading of Ch. 1
2. Question handout for CP
3. Turned in "The Possibility of Evil" short story log.
4. NOTE: Study for SAT Quiz 6 tomorrow. Bring Sentences.
Per. 1-3
1. Of Mice and Men: Complete reading of Ch. 1
2. Find three examples of Lennie's child-like behavior.
3. Of Mice... Questions for Ch. 1
NOTE: Study for vocabulary quiz Monday, 10/14
Per. 5-6
1. Of Mice and Men: Complete reading of Ch. 1
2. Question handout for CP
3. Turned in "The Possibility of Evil" short story log.
4. NOTE: Study for SAT Quiz 6 tomorrow. Bring Sentences.
Wednesday, October 9, 2013
Monday, October 7, 2013
Wednesday, October 2, 2013
Wednesday, October 2, 2013.
Periods 1-3
1. Wrap up the connotation-denotation-synonyms-antonyms activity "In a Station of the Metro" by Ezra Pound. Share poems.
2. Warm up with metaphors from Lil Wayne songs.
3. Poem "Love Double-Wide (Your Love is Like a Bad Tatoo).
Review TONE, metaphor, concrete and abstract. Discuss poem. Write own poem using a metaphor containing first an abstract word and then a concrete word modeling Bell's poem.
Period 5-6
1. Activity "In a Station of the Metro" by Ezra Pound (synonyms, antonyms, concrete and abstract).
2. Turn in late "The Pedestrian" songs.
Periods 1-3
1. Wrap up the connotation-denotation-synonyms-antonyms activity "In a Station of the Metro" by Ezra Pound. Share poems.
2. Warm up with metaphors from Lil Wayne songs.
3. Poem "Love Double-Wide (Your Love is Like a Bad Tatoo).
Review TONE, metaphor, concrete and abstract. Discuss poem. Write own poem using a metaphor containing first an abstract word and then a concrete word modeling Bell's poem.
Period 5-6
1. Activity "In a Station of the Metro" by Ezra Pound (synonyms, antonyms, concrete and abstract).
2. Turn in late "The Pedestrian" songs.
Tuesday, October 1, 2013
Tuesday, October 1, 2013.
Periods 1-3
1. Synonyms-Connotation-Denotation Warm-up: "Let's Party"
2. "In a Station of the Metro" by Ezra Pound Synonyms-Antonyms-Connotation-Denotation activity.
3. Checked homework reading novel and logs.
4. Finish poem. Read your novel 15 minutes minimum.
Periods 5-6
1. Picked up SAT Sentences for List # 5.
2. Picked up "The Pedestrian" song assignment
3. SAT Vocabulary Quiz # 5.
4. Warm-up "Let's Party" Synonyms-Connotation-Denotation activity warm-up.
Periods 1-3
1. Synonyms-Connotation-Denotation Warm-up: "Let's Party"
2. "In a Station of the Metro" by Ezra Pound Synonyms-Antonyms-Connotation-Denotation activity.
3. Checked homework reading novel and logs.
4. Finish poem. Read your novel 15 minutes minimum.
Periods 5-6
1. Picked up SAT Sentences for List # 5.
2. Picked up "The Pedestrian" song assignment
3. SAT Vocabulary Quiz # 5.
4. Warm-up "Let's Party" Synonyms-Connotation-Denotation activity warm-up.
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