Friday, December 12, 2014.
Per. 1-3 Antigone TEST
Work on Final Exam Study Guide
Per. 6-7
1. Review for final exam: Literary Elements
2. Work on Final Exam Study Guide
3. Calculate desired semester average
Thursday, December 11, 2014
Wednesday, December 10, 2014
Tuesday, December 9, 2014
Monday, December 8, 2014
Thursday, December 4, 2014
Thursday, December 4, 2014.
Per. 1-3
1. Antigone: Complete reading of play.
2. Distribute question handout for Scenes 3-4
Per. 6-7
1. Antigone: Complete reading of play.
2. Distribute question handout for Scene 5 and Exodos.
3. Edmodo Antigone quiz for today only. Prize: Ticket to Emotion performance Friday, 7:00 P.M.
Per. 1-3
1. Antigone: Complete reading of play.
2. Distribute question handout for Scenes 3-4
Per. 6-7
1. Antigone: Complete reading of play.
2. Distribute question handout for Scene 5 and Exodos.
3. Edmodo Antigone quiz for today only. Prize: Ticket to Emotion performance Friday, 7:00 P.M.
Wednesday, December 3, 2014
Tuesday, December 2, 2014
Tuesday, December 2, 2014.
Per. 1-3
1. Antigone: Explain Ill-Fated House of Thebes Family Tree.
2. Scene 1, Ode 1
3. Complete Prologue questions and SAR as a class.
Per. 6-7
1. Antigone: Explain Ill-Fated House of Thebes Family Tree
2. Stamp completed Prologue (front and back: highlight quotes. Underline with colored highlighter LEAD and Commentary.
3. Complete Ode 1, Scene 2, Ode 2
4. Explain Creon's low regard for women and Antigone's attitude.
5. Distribute Scene 1, Ode 1-Scene 2, Ode 2 question handout. Complete for homework.
Per. 1-3
1. Antigone: Explain Ill-Fated House of Thebes Family Tree.
2. Scene 1, Ode 1
3. Complete Prologue questions and SAR as a class.
Per. 6-7
1. Antigone: Explain Ill-Fated House of Thebes Family Tree
2. Stamp completed Prologue (front and back: highlight quotes. Underline with colored highlighter LEAD and Commentary.
3. Complete Ode 1, Scene 2, Ode 2
4. Explain Creon's low regard for women and Antigone's attitude.
5. Distribute Scene 1, Ode 1-Scene 2, Ode 2 question handout. Complete for homework.
Monday, December 1, 2014
Monday, December 1, 2014.
Per. 1-3
1. Analysis/Discussion of Antigone Anticipation Guide Survey Pie charts.
2. Begin Prologue and Scene 1
Per. 6-7
1. Read Background to the Play Antigone
2. Notes on Tragic Hero: 1) High position or noble standing 2) Has tragic flaw 3) Realizes tragic flaw only when too late.
Catharsis: emotional inner purification experienced by audience
Aristotle: Unity of time, place, and action.
3. Read Prologue and Scene 1
4. Begin Prologue short answer responses on back of handout. Finish handout for homework.
No vocabulary and syntax until January.
Per. 1-3
1. Analysis/Discussion of Antigone Anticipation Guide Survey Pie charts.
2. Begin Prologue and Scene 1
Per. 6-7
1. Read Background to the Play Antigone
2. Notes on Tragic Hero: 1) High position or noble standing 2) Has tragic flaw 3) Realizes tragic flaw only when too late.
Catharsis: emotional inner purification experienced by audience
Aristotle: Unity of time, place, and action.
3. Read Prologue and Scene 1
4. Begin Prologue short answer responses on back of handout. Finish handout for homework.
No vocabulary and syntax until January.
Tuesday, November 25, 2014
Monday, November 24, 2014
Monday, November 24, 2014.
Per. 1-3
1. SAT Voc. Quiz 8
2. Antigone: Greek Theater History - Heroic Tradition Open-Notes Quiz
Per. 6-7
1. Antigone Anticipation Guide: Discuss pie-chart results of nine-question survey. Students are to look at the charts and decide which questions would make good contraversial issues for persuasive prompts. Looking at the data, it was a consensus that two of the statements were split almost evenly, making them good persuasive prompts.
2. Students were to select one and choose a side. Assignment is on Edmodo.
3. SAT Vocabulary Quiz 12 on Edmodo.
Per. 1-3
1. SAT Voc. Quiz 8
2. Antigone: Greek Theater History - Heroic Tradition Open-Notes Quiz
Per. 6-7
1. Antigone Anticipation Guide: Discuss pie-chart results of nine-question survey. Students are to look at the charts and decide which questions would make good contraversial issues for persuasive prompts. Looking at the data, it was a consensus that two of the statements were split almost evenly, making them good persuasive prompts.
2. Students were to select one and choose a side. Assignment is on Edmodo.
3. SAT Vocabulary Quiz 12 on Edmodo.
Friday, November 21, 2014
Friday, November 21, 2014.
Per. 1-3
1. Antigone: Greek History Theater Notes.
2. The Heroic Tradition Notes
3. Complete Antigone Intro handout with reading packet. Grade.
If you were absent, you need to make this up Monday or Tuesday at lunch.
NOTE: Do not forget you have SAT Vocabulary Quiz 8 on Monday.
Per. 6-7
1. The Heroic Tradition Notes
2. Antigone Heroic Traditions and Greek Theater History Open Notes Quiz.
3. NOTE: Do not forget you have SAT Vocabulary Quiz 12 and List 12 Syntax on Monday.
Per. 1-3
1. Antigone: Greek History Theater Notes.
2. The Heroic Tradition Notes
3. Complete Antigone Intro handout with reading packet. Grade.
If you were absent, you need to make this up Monday or Tuesday at lunch.
NOTE: Do not forget you have SAT Vocabulary Quiz 8 on Monday.
Per. 6-7
1. The Heroic Tradition Notes
2. Antigone Heroic Traditions and Greek Theater History Open Notes Quiz.
3. NOTE: Do not forget you have SAT Vocabulary Quiz 12 and List 12 Syntax on Monday.
Thursday, November 20, 2014
Wednesday, November 19, 2014
Tuesday, November 18, 2014
Monday, November 17, 2014.
Per. 1-3
1. Vocabulary.com practice with voclist7
2. Take vocabulary quiz 7 on Edmodo
3. SAT Vocabulary List 8 passed out today.
3. Work on STAAR packet.
4. If you never turned in Lennie paragraph, you need to do so ASAP.
Per. 6-7
1. Warm-up on subject-verb agreement, word analogies, synonyms and antonyms.
2. SAT vocabulary quiz 11
3. Turn in Syntax List 11
4. Turn in Of Mice and Men Essay on theme of Loneliness
5. All vocabulary lists can be found on Edmodo as well as Vocabulary.com.
6. If you never turned in Lennie paragraph, you need to do so ASAP.
7. STAAR packet.
Per. 1-3
1. Vocabulary.com practice with voclist7
2. Take vocabulary quiz 7 on Edmodo
3. SAT Vocabulary List 8 passed out today.
3. Work on STAAR packet.
4. If you never turned in Lennie paragraph, you need to do so ASAP.
Per. 6-7
1. Warm-up on subject-verb agreement, word analogies, synonyms and antonyms.
2. SAT vocabulary quiz 11
3. Turn in Syntax List 11
4. Turn in Of Mice and Men Essay on theme of Loneliness
5. All vocabulary lists can be found on Edmodo as well as Vocabulary.com.
6. If you never turned in Lennie paragraph, you need to do so ASAP.
7. STAAR packet.
Wednesday, November 12, 2014
Tuesday, November 11, 2014
Tuesday, November 11, 2014.
Per. 1-7
Of Mice and Men: "Steinbeck's Lovable Characters: Lennie"
Students will practice the process for embedding textual evidence by writing a paragraph on Lennie.
We will accomplish this step by step, composing the first part of the paragraph as a class. Then students will compose the remainder of the paragraph on their own.
Academic students will use the quotes written on 10/20 with the substitute teacher.
CP students will use the book.
Per. 1-7
Of Mice and Men: "Steinbeck's Lovable Characters: Lennie"
Students will practice the process for embedding textual evidence by writing a paragraph on Lennie.
We will accomplish this step by step, composing the first part of the paragraph as a class. Then students will compose the remainder of the paragraph on their own.
Academic students will use the quotes written on 10/20 with the substitute teacher.
CP students will use the book.
Monday, November 10, 2014
Monday, November 10, 2014.
Per. 1-3
1. Of Mice and Men: Complete viewing film. Take notes on mood and suspense created by music, shouting of men, horse galloping...
2. Take Vocabulary quiz 6 on Edmodo.
Per. 6-7
1. Of Mice and Men: Complete viewing film. Same as above.
2. Turn in syntax homework LIST 10.
3. Take Vocabulary Quiz 10 on Edmodo.com
Per. 1-3
1. Of Mice and Men: Complete viewing film. Take notes on mood and suspense created by music, shouting of men, horse galloping...
2. Take Vocabulary quiz 6 on Edmodo.
Per. 6-7
1. Of Mice and Men: Complete viewing film. Same as above.
2. Turn in syntax homework LIST 10.
3. Take Vocabulary Quiz 10 on Edmodo.com
Friday, November 7, 2014
Friday, November 7, 2014. Last day of Cycle 2
Last Day for Make-ups
Per. 1-7
Of Mice and Men: Continue viewing film, paying close attention to director's use of sound, music, close shots, and dimming to create mood. Contrast character of Crooks in film with character in novel. Contrast character of Curley's wife with that of novel. Take notes on Lennie's childish behavior not present in novel.
NOTE:
Per. 1-3: SAT Vocabulary quiz 6 Monday, 11/10
Per. 6-7: SAT Vocabulary Quiz 10, Monday, 11/10 Bring your "Loneliness and Isolation" charts.
Last Day for Make-ups
Per. 1-7
Of Mice and Men: Continue viewing film, paying close attention to director's use of sound, music, close shots, and dimming to create mood. Contrast character of Crooks in film with character in novel. Contrast character of Curley's wife with that of novel. Take notes on Lennie's childish behavior not present in novel.
NOTE:
Per. 1-3: SAT Vocabulary quiz 6 Monday, 11/10
Per. 6-7: SAT Vocabulary Quiz 10, Monday, 11/10 Bring your "Loneliness and Isolation" charts.
Thursday, November 6, 2014
Thursday, November 6, 2014.
Per. 1-3
1. Direct Indirect Characterization chart: Turn in.
2. Of Mice and Men film: 1992 produced/directed by Gary Sinise
Look for differences in
*Plot and added or deleted scenes
* Character traits
* Lennie's childish behavior not described in the book
* creation of suspense
Per. 6-7
1. Loneliness and Isolation chart
2. The students who completed chart for homework may watch the film. See above details.
Students worked in hall until completion of chart. Keep chart for essay.
Per. 1-3
1. Direct Indirect Characterization chart: Turn in.
2. Of Mice and Men film: 1992 produced/directed by Gary Sinise
Look for differences in
*Plot and added or deleted scenes
* Character traits
* Lennie's childish behavior not described in the book
* creation of suspense
Per. 6-7
1. Loneliness and Isolation chart
2. The students who completed chart for homework may watch the film. See above details.
Students worked in hall until completion of chart. Keep chart for essay.
Wednesday, November 5, 2014
Tuesday, November 4, 2014
Monday, November 3, 2014
Friday, October 31, 2014
Friday, October 31, 2014
All Periods:
1. Of Mice and Men: Complete reading of Ch. 5-6.
2. Complete study guide questions at home.
3. Bring all questions stapled in order from Ch. 1 to Ch. 6 with a cover sheet that reads:
Of Mice and Men Chapter Questions, your heading and number.
OF MICE AND MEN TEST: MONDAY, NOV. 3, 2014
STUDY ALL HANDOUTS!
All Periods:
1. Of Mice and Men: Complete reading of Ch. 5-6.
2. Complete study guide questions at home.
3. Bring all questions stapled in order from Ch. 1 to Ch. 6 with a cover sheet that reads:
Of Mice and Men Chapter Questions, your heading and number.
OF MICE AND MEN TEST: MONDAY, NOV. 3, 2014
STUDY ALL HANDOUTS!
Thursday, October 30, 2014
Thursday, October 30, 2014.
Per. 1-3
1. Of Mice and Men: Complete reading Ch. 4: Discuss power struggle and the unfair treatment of Crooks.
2. OMM Chapter 4 Questions: Complete in class.
Per. 6-7
1. Of Mice and Men: Complete reading of Ch. 4
2. Of Mice and Men Character Quiz
3. Ch. 4 Study Guide Questions: Finish for homework.
TEST on Of Mice and Men : Monday, November 3.
Per. 1-3
1. Of Mice and Men: Complete reading Ch. 4: Discuss power struggle and the unfair treatment of Crooks.
2. OMM Chapter 4 Questions: Complete in class.
Per. 6-7
1. Of Mice and Men: Complete reading of Ch. 4
2. Of Mice and Men Character Quiz
3. Ch. 4 Study Guide Questions: Finish for homework.
TEST on Of Mice and Men : Monday, November 3.
Wednesday, October 29, 2014
Tuesday, October 28, 2014
Tuesday, October 28, 2014.
Per. 1-3
1. Of Mice and Men: Complete reading of Chapter 3. Work and complete chapter questions. We will discuss tomorrow.
2. Study Vocabulary List 5 by going to Vocabulary.com and searching for voclist5 for practice.
Per. 6-7
1. Warm-up to practice subject, direct object, indirect object, predicate nominative, and object of the preposition.
2. Of Mice and Men: Complete reading Ch. 3. Work on questions. We will discuss and grade tomorrow.
3. Do not forget to complete six sentences for syntax homework.
Per. 1-3
1. Of Mice and Men: Complete reading of Chapter 3. Work and complete chapter questions. We will discuss tomorrow.
2. Study Vocabulary List 5 by going to Vocabulary.com and searching for voclist5 for practice.
Per. 6-7
1. Warm-up to practice subject, direct object, indirect object, predicate nominative, and object of the preposition.
2. Of Mice and Men: Complete reading Ch. 3. Work on questions. We will discuss and grade tomorrow.
3. Do not forget to complete six sentences for syntax homework.
Monday, October 27, 2014
Monday, October 27, 2014
Per. 1-3
1. Of Mice and Men: Continue reading Ch. 3
2. SAT Vocabulary Quiz 4; Work on Ch. 3 Questions
3. Continue Reading Of Mice and Men Ch. 3
4. Vocabulary List 5 was distributed to students. If you were absent, you need to pick up a copy.
Per. 6-7
1. Of Mice and Men: Begin reading Ch. 3
2. SAT Vocabulary Quiz 8
3. Continue reading Ch. 3
4. SAT Vocabulary List 9 distributed. If you were absent, you need to request a copy.
Per. 1-3
1. Of Mice and Men: Continue reading Ch. 3
2. SAT Vocabulary Quiz 4; Work on Ch. 3 Questions
3. Continue Reading Of Mice and Men Ch. 3
4. Vocabulary List 5 was distributed to students. If you were absent, you need to pick up a copy.
Per. 6-7
1. Of Mice and Men: Begin reading Ch. 3
2. SAT Vocabulary Quiz 8
3. Continue reading Ch. 3
4. SAT Vocabulary List 9 distributed. If you were absent, you need to request a copy.
Friday, October 24, 2014
Friday, October 24, 2014.
Per. 1-3
Of Mice and Men: Discuss Ch. 2 Questions. Begin Ch. 3
NOTE: Study for Vocabulary Quiz 4 on : voclist4
Per. 6-7
1. Warm-up: Direct and Indirect Objects: Revise for dangling modifiers.
2. Of Mice and Men: Discuss Chapter 2
3. SAT Voc. Quiz 8 next MONDAY. Study on satvoc8
Per. 1-3
Of Mice and Men: Discuss Ch. 2 Questions. Begin Ch. 3
NOTE: Study for Vocabulary Quiz 4 on : voclist4
Per. 6-7
1. Warm-up: Direct and Indirect Objects: Revise for dangling modifiers.
2. Of Mice and Men: Discuss Chapter 2
3. SAT Voc. Quiz 8 next MONDAY. Study on satvoc8
Thursday, October 23, 2014
Thursday, October 23, 2014.
Per. 1-3
1. Of Mice and Men: Completed reading Chapter 2, discussing direct and indirect characterization of Candy, Curley, Curley's Wife, Slim, and Carlson. Animal symbols: old dog
2. Students began Ch. 2 questions. FINISH FOR HOMEWORK!!
Per. 6-7
1. Warm-up Day 3 Dangling modifiers
2. Of Mice and Men: Finish chapter 2, discussing direct and indirect characterization of Candy...etc. (same as above)
3. Questions.
4. Passed out grammar handout for Subject, Direct Object, Indirect Object, Subject Complement, and Object of the Preposition. If you are absent, ask for a handout when you return.
Per. 1-3
1. Of Mice and Men: Completed reading Chapter 2, discussing direct and indirect characterization of Candy, Curley, Curley's Wife, Slim, and Carlson. Animal symbols: old dog
2. Students began Ch. 2 questions. FINISH FOR HOMEWORK!!
Per. 6-7
1. Warm-up Day 3 Dangling modifiers
2. Of Mice and Men: Finish chapter 2, discussing direct and indirect characterization of Candy...etc. (same as above)
3. Questions.
4. Passed out grammar handout for Subject, Direct Object, Indirect Object, Subject Complement, and Object of the Preposition. If you are absent, ask for a handout when you return.
Wednesday, October 22, 2014
Tuesday, October 21, 2014
Tuesday, October 21, 2014.
Per. 1-3
1. Of Mice and Men: Complete reading Ch. 1
2. SAT Vocabulary Quiz 3
3. Of Mice and Men Chapter 1 Questions. Complete for homework if not finished.
4. Distributed SAT Vocabulary List 4
Per. 6-7
1. Warm-up Day 1
2. Discuss OMM Ch. 1 Questions
3. Begin Chapter 2.
4. Passed out Ch. 2 to Per. 6 only.
HW: Work on Syntax List 8 for Tuesday, 10/21
Per. 1-3
1. Of Mice and Men: Complete reading Ch. 1
2. SAT Vocabulary Quiz 3
3. Of Mice and Men Chapter 1 Questions. Complete for homework if not finished.
4. Distributed SAT Vocabulary List 4
Per. 6-7
1. Warm-up Day 1
2. Discuss OMM Ch. 1 Questions
3. Begin Chapter 2.
4. Passed out Ch. 2 to Per. 6 only.
HW: Work on Syntax List 8 for Tuesday, 10/21
Monday, October 20, 2014.
Per. 1-3 (SUB)
Use Of Mice and Men Chapter 1 to find six quotes with page numbers that show Lennie's childlike behavior. Find six more quotes to show George as a caring adult.
Per. 6-7
1. Of Mice and Men: Complete reading of Chapter 1.
2. SAT Vocabulary Quiz 7
3. Turn in SAT List 7 Syntax Sentences. No Late Work!!
4. Complete Of Mice and Men Ch. 1 CP Questions. We will grade in class tomorrow.
5. SAT Voc. List 8 distributed today.
Per. 1-3 (SUB)
Use Of Mice and Men Chapter 1 to find six quotes with page numbers that show Lennie's childlike behavior. Find six more quotes to show George as a caring adult.
Per. 6-7
1. Of Mice and Men: Complete reading of Chapter 1.
2. SAT Vocabulary Quiz 7
3. Turn in SAT List 7 Syntax Sentences. No Late Work!!
4. Complete Of Mice and Men Ch. 1 CP Questions. We will grade in class tomorrow.
5. SAT Voc. List 8 distributed today.
Friday, October 17, 2014
Thursday, October 16, 2014
Wednesday, October 15, 2014
Tuesday, October 14, 2014
Tuesday, October 14, 2014.
Per. 1-3
1. SAT Voc. Quiz 2
2. Use film notes to complete Steinbeck Bio-Film Question handout. Complete for homework if you did not finish.
Per. 6-7
1. Turn in Steinbeck Biography Film Questions done for homework.
2. The Great Depression, The Migrant Experience, and Steinbeck Biography Notes
Per. 1-3
1. SAT Voc. Quiz 2
2. Use film notes to complete Steinbeck Bio-Film Question handout. Complete for homework if you did not finish.
Per. 6-7
1. Turn in Steinbeck Biography Film Questions done for homework.
2. The Great Depression, The Migrant Experience, and Steinbeck Biography Notes
Thursday, October 9, 2014
Wednesday, October 8, 2014
Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2014.
Per. 1-3
The Great Depression and John Steinbeck Biography notes.
Per. 5-7
Leiningen Vs. the Ants. With homework summaries, complete the plot diagram. You may draw Leiningen's plantation, moats, etc. on a white sheet of paper or cardboard, colored nicely and labeled for extra credit.
Per. 1-3
The Great Depression and John Steinbeck Biography notes.
Per. 5-7
Leiningen Vs. the Ants. With homework summaries, complete the plot diagram. You may draw Leiningen's plantation, moats, etc. on a white sheet of paper or cardboard, colored nicely and labeled for extra credit.
Tuesday, October 7, 2014
Monday, October 6, 2014
Monday, October 6, 2014.
Per. 1-3
1. Passed out PSAT booklets. Students worked for a short time.
2. Peer revision of Technology essays. Students who did not come prepared worked on their drafts.
3. Bring completed essay on template tomorrow.
4. Passed out SAT Voc. List 2
Per. 6-7
1. PSAT Booklet: Homework: Work on Reading section.
2. Turn in Technology essays with two peer revisions, rough draft, outline, and final draft on template.
3. Begin reading "Leiningen Vs. the Ants"
4. Students received SAT Voc. List 6
Per. 1-3
1. Passed out PSAT booklets. Students worked for a short time.
2. Peer revision of Technology essays. Students who did not come prepared worked on their drafts.
3. Bring completed essay on template tomorrow.
4. Passed out SAT Voc. List 2
Per. 6-7
1. PSAT Booklet: Homework: Work on Reading section.
2. Turn in Technology essays with two peer revisions, rough draft, outline, and final draft on template.
3. Begin reading "Leiningen Vs. the Ants"
4. Students received SAT Voc. List 6
Thursday, October 2, 2014
Thursday, October 2, 2014.
Per. 1-3
1. SAT Vocabulary Quiz 1
2. Work on rough draft. Complete for homework.
Per. 6-7
1. Turn in all Cycle 1 Question handouts (see chart) for extra credit.
2. TPP subscribers: Write me a commitment letter and staple receipt.
3. Use rubric to peer revise essays. Staple to rough draft. Take a lined sheet to complete final draft. You must have two peer revisions. Bring completed final draft MOnday.
Per. 1-3
1. SAT Vocabulary Quiz 1
2. Work on rough draft. Complete for homework.
Per. 6-7
1. Turn in all Cycle 1 Question handouts (see chart) for extra credit.
2. TPP subscribers: Write me a commitment letter and staple receipt.
3. Use rubric to peer revise essays. Staple to rough draft. Take a lined sheet to complete final draft. You must have two peer revisions. Bring completed final draft MOnday.
Wednesday, October 1, 2014
Wednesday, October 1, 2014.
Per. 1-3
Turn in ALL Cycle 1 Question Handouts for stories and science fiction unit.
Brainstorm the banes and benefits of technology.
Fill in chart. Complete outline for homework.
NOTE: SAT Vocabulary Quiz 1 tomorrow.
Per. 6-7
Brainstorm persuasive essay prompt: Does technology help or hinder our society and our lives.
Complete outline and rough draft. Bring to class tomorrow.
Per. 1-3
Turn in ALL Cycle 1 Question Handouts for stories and science fiction unit.
Brainstorm the banes and benefits of technology.
Fill in chart. Complete outline for homework.
NOTE: SAT Vocabulary Quiz 1 tomorrow.
Per. 6-7
Brainstorm persuasive essay prompt: Does technology help or hinder our society and our lives.
Complete outline and rough draft. Bring to class tomorrow.
Tuesday, September 30, 2014
Tuesday, September 30, 2014.
Per. 1-3
Cycle 1 Essay TEST revision for topic sentence. Essay responses were returned for students to revise and make sure they have written a topic sentence for each answer.
Per. 6-7
1. Collect Syntax List 5 and "The Pedestrian" map and song for project grade.
2. SAT Vocabulary Quiz 5
3. Present map orally.
NOTE: If you missed the Cycle 1 TEST, YOU MUST come by tomorrow and make it up. Cycle ends Thursday, Oct. 2.
Per. 1-3
Cycle 1 Essay TEST revision for topic sentence. Essay responses were returned for students to revise and make sure they have written a topic sentence for each answer.
Per. 6-7
1. Collect Syntax List 5 and "The Pedestrian" map and song for project grade.
2. SAT Vocabulary Quiz 5
3. Present map orally.
NOTE: If you missed the Cycle 1 TEST, YOU MUST come by tomorrow and make it up. Cycle ends Thursday, Oct. 2.
Friday, September 26, 2014
Thursday, September 25, 2014
Thursday, September 25, 2014.
Per. 1-3
1. Log into Vocab.com/join.... (use code for your class)
2. Present "The Pedestrian" map.
Per. 6-7
1. Read "The Pedestrian" annotating for setting, mood, similes, metaphors, theme, and plot. Plot Mr. Mead's walk with A-E.
2. Work on map; due tomorrow. Song due on date given tomorrow.
Per. 1-3
1. Log into Vocab.com/join.... (use code for your class)
2. Present "The Pedestrian" map.
Per. 6-7
1. Read "The Pedestrian" annotating for setting, mood, similes, metaphors, theme, and plot. Plot Mr. Mead's walk with A-E.
2. Work on map; due tomorrow. Song due on date given tomorrow.
Wednesday, September 24, 2014
Wednesday, September 24, 2014.
Early dismissal.
"Harrison Bergeron" film clip excerpt of 1995 adaptation of short story by K. Vonnegut. Compare and contrast film and story withVenn Diagram. Write a paragraph of comparison and one of contrast. Turn in.
Per. 6-7 add: "Searching for Summer" Reading quiz. No paragraphs. Bring Venn Diagram and notes.
Early dismissal.
"Harrison Bergeron" film clip excerpt of 1995 adaptation of short story by K. Vonnegut. Compare and contrast film and story withVenn Diagram. Write a paragraph of comparison and one of contrast. Turn in.
Per. 6-7 add: "Searching for Summer" Reading quiz. No paragraphs. Bring Venn Diagram and notes.
Monday, September 22, 2014
Monday, September 22, 2014.
Per. 1-3
"The Pedestrian" Read the story and annotate handout for mood, imagery, metaphors, similes, theme, and overall plot, tracing Mr. Mead's walk. Bring colored pencils tomorrow.
Per. 6-7
Flowers for Algernon TEST---multiple choice, matching, true/false, and two essay questions.
NOTE: Voc. Syntax List 4 was stamped but will be collected tomorrow when students take quiz.
Per. 1-3
"The Pedestrian" Read the story and annotate handout for mood, imagery, metaphors, similes, theme, and overall plot, tracing Mr. Mead's walk. Bring colored pencils tomorrow.
Per. 6-7
Flowers for Algernon TEST---multiple choice, matching, true/false, and two essay questions.
NOTE: Voc. Syntax List 4 was stamped but will be collected tomorrow when students take quiz.
Thursday, September 18, 2014
Wednesday, September 17, 2014
Tuesday, September 16, 2014
Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2014
Per. 1-3
1. Review "There Will Come Soft Rains" Study questions.
2. Begin reading "A Sound of Thunder" by Ray Bradbury
Per. 6-7
1. Discuss "Harrison Bergeron" and "There Will Come Soft Rains" question handouts. Due on the day of Cycle 1 TEST, tentatively 9/22 - 9/29.
2. "A Sound of Thunder" to paragraph that ends in "Stay on the Path. Never step off!" 01 11:15 CD
Per. 1-3
1. Review "There Will Come Soft Rains" Study questions.
2. Begin reading "A Sound of Thunder" by Ray Bradbury
Per. 6-7
1. Discuss "Harrison Bergeron" and "There Will Come Soft Rains" question handouts. Due on the day of Cycle 1 TEST, tentatively 9/22 - 9/29.
2. "A Sound of Thunder" to paragraph that ends in "Stay on the Path. Never step off!" 01 11:15 CD
Monday, September 15, 2014
Monday, September 15, 2014.
Per. 1-3
1. Review MOOD and TONE. Review all other literary terms to be on quiz today.
2. Literary Quiz 2
Per. 6-7
1. Vocabulary.com: Practice for five minutes.
2. SAT Vocabulary Quiz 3
3. SAT Vocabulary Syntax List 3 due and to be turned in on time. No late assignments will be taken.
Bring "There Will Come Soft Rains" study guide questions to check tomorrow..
Per. 1-3
1. Review MOOD and TONE. Review all other literary terms to be on quiz today.
2. Literary Quiz 2
Per. 6-7
1. Vocabulary.com: Practice for five minutes.
2. SAT Vocabulary Quiz 3
3. SAT Vocabulary Syntax List 3 due and to be turned in on time. No late assignments will be taken.
Bring "There Will Come Soft Rains" study guide questions to check tomorrow..
Friday, September 12, 2014
Friday, September 12, 2014.
Per. 1-3
1. Complete reading of "There Will Come Soft Rains" pp. 326-333
2. Work on study guide questions for this story. Work was stamped. Finish at home with online book if you did not finish in class. Username: dbyx Password: j9e8f
Per. 6-7
1. Worked on getting an account for Vocabulary.com to review vocabulary list 3 for quiz on Monday. Do not forget syntax.
Code for Period 6: DIFPFKwbjwf
Code for Period 7: jQVRdnellyl
2. Literary Terms Quiz 1
3. Work on "There Will Come Soft Rains" questions or read Flowers for Algernon.
Per. 1-3
1. Complete reading of "There Will Come Soft Rains" pp. 326-333
2. Work on study guide questions for this story. Work was stamped. Finish at home with online book if you did not finish in class. Username: dbyx Password: j9e8f
Per. 6-7
1. Worked on getting an account for Vocabulary.com to review vocabulary list 3 for quiz on Monday. Do not forget syntax.
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Code for Period 7: jQVRdnellyl
2. Literary Terms Quiz 1
3. Work on "There Will Come Soft Rains" questions or read Flowers for Algernon.
Thursday, September 11, 2014
Thursday, September 11, 2014.
Per. 1-3
1. Discuss, review, and check "Harrison Bergeron" study guide questions. Turn in.
2. Begin reading "There Will Come Soft Rains" jotting down page and line numbers for examples of personification, similes, and metaphors.
Per. 6-7
1. Discuss guiding question: Is technology taking over?
2. Read "There Will Come Soft Rains" jotting down lines as examples of personification, similes, and metaphors. Complete chart.
3. Bring "Harrison Bergeron" questions tomorrow to check in class.
4. LITERARY TERMS QUIZ tomorrow. Study items 1-19 on list.
5. Follow Flowers for Algernon reading schedule: Read pp.166-196.
6. Complete syntax for Thursday.
Per. 1-3
1. Discuss, review, and check "Harrison Bergeron" study guide questions. Turn in.
2. Begin reading "There Will Come Soft Rains" jotting down page and line numbers for examples of personification, similes, and metaphors.
Per. 6-7
1. Discuss guiding question: Is technology taking over?
2. Read "There Will Come Soft Rains" jotting down lines as examples of personification, similes, and metaphors. Complete chart.
3. Bring "Harrison Bergeron" questions tomorrow to check in class.
4. LITERARY TERMS QUIZ tomorrow. Study items 1-19 on list.
5. Follow Flowers for Algernon reading schedule: Read pp.166-196.
6. Complete syntax for Thursday.
Monday, September 8, 2014
Friday, September 5, 2014
Friday, September 5, 2014
Photo Day in Multi-Purpose Room
Per. 1-3
1. Work on "Harrison Bergeron" Focus Questions.
2. You Don't Know Me Summer Reading TEST on Monday, 9/8
Per. 6-7
1. Complete reading "Harrison Bergeron." Discuss static and dynamic characters in novel as well as anachronism and theme.
2. Bring SAT Voc. List 2 (30) Syntax sentences completed by Monday beginning of class. No late work will be accepted. Quiz Monday, 9/8.
3. Continue reading Flowers for Algernon following reading schedule.
Photo Day in Multi-Purpose Room
Per. 1-3
1. Work on "Harrison Bergeron" Focus Questions.
2. You Don't Know Me Summer Reading TEST on Monday, 9/8
Per. 6-7
1. Complete reading "Harrison Bergeron." Discuss static and dynamic characters in novel as well as anachronism and theme.
2. Bring SAT Voc. List 2 (30) Syntax sentences completed by Monday beginning of class. No late work will be accepted. Quiz Monday, 9/8.
3. Continue reading Flowers for Algernon following reading schedule.
Thursday, September 4, 2014
Thursday, September 4, 2014 PICTURE DAY TOMORROW.
Per. 1-3
Distribute notes for "Literary Terms" to focus for "Harrison Bergeron"
"Harrison Bergeron" complete reading of story.
Per. 6-7
Discuss literary terms: anachronism, allusion, satire
Begin reading "Harrison Bergeron" to page 41.
NO quiz over literary terms today. Quiz will be next week.
Per. 1-3
Distribute notes for "Literary Terms" to focus for "Harrison Bergeron"
"Harrison Bergeron" complete reading of story.
Per. 6-7
Discuss literary terms: anachronism, allusion, satire
Begin reading "Harrison Bergeron" to page 41.
NO quiz over literary terms today. Quiz will be next week.
Wednesday, September 3, 2014
Tuesday, September 2, 2014
Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2014.
Per. 1-3
1. Literary Terms Quiz
2. What is Science fiction? (Notes handout)
3. "Harrison Bergeron" Anticipation Guide
Per. 6-7
The Catcher in the Rye TEST
SAT Voc. List # 2
Flowers for Algernon: Issued book. Homework: pp. 1-25
Follow reading schedule.
NOTE: Voc. List # 1 quiz tomorrow, 9/3
Per. 1-3
1. Literary Terms Quiz
2. What is Science fiction? (Notes handout)
3. "Harrison Bergeron" Anticipation Guide
Per. 6-7
The Catcher in the Rye TEST
SAT Voc. List # 2
Flowers for Algernon: Issued book. Homework: pp. 1-25
Follow reading schedule.
NOTE: Voc. List # 1 quiz tomorrow, 9/3
Friday, August 29, 2014
Friday, August 29, 2014.
1. Study homework notes.
2. Grade own individual charts in class
3. Study chart and terms for quiz on Tues. 9/2
4. Bio poem: Review independent clauses and gerunds.
5. Begin rough draft. (Teacher did not complete checking. Students should see her at lunch.).
Color index cards distributed; attach collage, current picture and baby picture as well as pictures of interests, hobbies, etc. Please make collage card one-sided.
1. Study homework notes.
2. Grade own individual charts in class
3. Study chart and terms for quiz on Tues. 9/2
4. Bio poem: Review independent clauses and gerunds.
5. Begin rough draft. (Teacher did not complete checking. Students should see her at lunch.).
Color index cards distributed; attach collage, current picture and baby picture as well as pictures of interests, hobbies, etc. Please make collage card one-sided.
Thursday, August 28, 2014.
Per. 1-3
Academic English 2:
Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2014:
Literary Terms Quiz 1: First 17 terms. Bring graded chart "Elements of Fiction"
Today, All Classes:
1. Survey of Interests due.
2. Expectations
3. Complete Elements of Fiction chart with Little Red... Cornell notes.
H. W. Online search.
Search: What is an independent clause?
Search: What is a gerund/gerund phrase?
CP: 6-7 Same as above plus....
Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2014:
Test over The Catcher in the Rye
Quiz over SAT List 1
Thursday, Sept. 4, 2014:
Literary Terms quiz
Per. 1-3
Academic English 2:
Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2014:
Literary Terms Quiz 1: First 17 terms. Bring graded chart "Elements of Fiction"
Today, All Classes:
1. Survey of Interests due.
2. Expectations
3. Complete Elements of Fiction chart with Little Red... Cornell notes.
H. W. Online search.
Search: What is an independent clause?
Search: What is a gerund/gerund phrase?
CP: 6-7 Same as above plus....
Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2014:
Test over The Catcher in the Rye
Quiz over SAT List 1
Thursday, Sept. 4, 2014:
Literary Terms quiz
Wednesday, August 27, 2014
Wednesday, August 27, 2014
Per. 1-3:
1. Review of Literary Terms with story "Little Red..." and chart. Distributed Literary Terms handout and packet.
2. Fill in Cornell notes with short story elements of setting, plot, character, point of view, and theme.
Per. 6-7:
1. Discussion of pre-knowledge of literary terms on list.
2. Review of Literary Terms with story Little Red and chart. (Periods 6-7 did not finish analysis of Red Riding Hood.)
NOTE: Survey due tomorrow.
TEST:
CP: Catcher in the Rye: Tuesday, Sept. 2.
CP: SAT short Vocabulary Quiz 1: Tuesday, Sept. 2
ACADEMIC: You Don't Know Me: Monday, Sept. 8
Per. 1-3:
1. Review of Literary Terms with story "Little Red..." and chart. Distributed Literary Terms handout and packet.
2. Fill in Cornell notes with short story elements of setting, plot, character, point of view, and theme.
Per. 6-7:
1. Discussion of pre-knowledge of literary terms on list.
2. Review of Literary Terms with story Little Red and chart. (Periods 6-7 did not finish analysis of Red Riding Hood.)
NOTE: Survey due tomorrow.
TEST:
CP: Catcher in the Rye: Tuesday, Sept. 2.
CP: SAT short Vocabulary Quiz 1: Tuesday, Sept. 2
ACADEMIC: You Don't Know Me: Monday, Sept. 8
Tuesday, August 26, 2014
Thursday, May 22, 2014
Tuesday, May 20, 2014
Monday, May 19, 2014
Friday, May 16, 2014
Wednesday, May 14, 2014
Monday, May 12, 2014
Friday, May 9, 2014
Thursday, May 8, 2014
Wednesday, May 7, 2014
Tuesday, May 6, 2014
Monday, May 5, 2014
Monday, May 5, 2014.
1. The Tragedy of Othello ACTS IV - V TEST
2. A Streetcar Named Desire by Tennessee Williams Anticipation Guide
Complete for homework.
A. State whether you agree or disagree (complete sentence with statement)
B. Write two-three sentences more to support your choice.
CP: Passed out SAT Voc. List 24 & Syntax Sentence Patterns
1. The Tragedy of Othello ACTS IV - V TEST
2. A Streetcar Named Desire by Tennessee Williams Anticipation Guide
Complete for homework.
A. State whether you agree or disagree (complete sentence with statement)
B. Write two-three sentences more to support your choice.
CP: Passed out SAT Voc. List 24 & Syntax Sentence Patterns
Friday, May 2, 2014
Thursday, May 1, 2014
Tuesday, April 29, 2014
Tuesday, April 29, 2014.
Per. 1-3
1. SAT Vocabulary Quiz 17
2. The Tragedy of Othello: Finish reading. Work on ACT IV.
Per. 5-6
1. SAT Vocabulary Quiz 22
2. Picked up List 22 Syntax sentences.
3. The Tragedy of Othello: Work on ACT IV + Critical Thinking Questions
4. Work on Syntax sentences for List 23: Five daily. Do not leave sentences for last minute completion.
Per. 1-3
1. SAT Vocabulary Quiz 17
2. The Tragedy of Othello: Finish reading. Work on ACT IV.
Per. 5-6
1. SAT Vocabulary Quiz 22
2. Picked up List 22 Syntax sentences.
3. The Tragedy of Othello: Work on ACT IV + Critical Thinking Questions
4. Work on Syntax sentences for List 23: Five daily. Do not leave sentences for last minute completion.
Monday, April 28, 2014
Friday, April 25, 2014
Thursday, April 24, 2014
Wednesday, April 23, 2014
Tuesday, April 22, 2014
Tuesday, April 22, 2014.
Per. 1-3
The Tragedy of Othello ACTS I-III Review for TEST. We reviewed together.
Per. 5-6
1. Review/Grade ACT III. Resubmit for final grade. If you did not come prepared, bring the work completed tomorrow for a make-up grade.
2. Work on ACTS I-III Review Guide. Bring handout tomorrow.
Per. 1-3
The Tragedy of Othello ACTS I-III Review for TEST. We reviewed together.
Per. 5-6
1. Review/Grade ACT III. Resubmit for final grade. If you did not come prepared, bring the work completed tomorrow for a make-up grade.
2. Work on ACTS I-III Review Guide. Bring handout tomorrow.
Monday, April 21, 2014
Monday, April 21, 2014.
Vocabulary Lists handed out today. If you were absent ask for a copy tomorrow or go to EDMODO for one.
Per. 1-3
1. SAT Vocabulary Quiz 16 (Except Per. 3 who had Ms. Cooper WITS guest writer.)
2. The Tragedy of Othello ACT III: Work on questions.
Per. 5-6
1. SAT Vocabulary Quiz 21
2. The Tragedy of Othello ACT III: Work on packet. Turn in. All those who turned ACT III today will receive 5 + points. Everyone else must bring your completed packet tomorrow!!!
Vocabulary Lists handed out today. If you were absent ask for a copy tomorrow or go to EDMODO for one.
Per. 1-3
1. SAT Vocabulary Quiz 16 (Except Per. 3 who had Ms. Cooper WITS guest writer.)
2. The Tragedy of Othello ACT III: Work on questions.
Per. 5-6
1. SAT Vocabulary Quiz 21
2. The Tragedy of Othello ACT III: Work on packet. Turn in. All those who turned ACT III today will receive 5 + points. Everyone else must bring your completed packet tomorrow!!!
Thursday, April 17, 2014
Wednesday, April 16, 2014
Tuesday, April 15, 2014
Monday, April 14, 2014
Monday, April 14, 2014.
Per. 1-3
1. Othello Vocabulary Quiz 15 (Except Per. 3: WITS Writer: Flash Fiction)
2. Othello ACT II, complete. Questions passed out.
Per. 5-6
1. Farewell to Manzanar Ch. 12-22 TEST
2. Othello ACT II. Work on questions. Passed out question handout.
3. Othello Vocabulary Quiz tomorrow. Bring Syntax if you took it home to study.
Per. 1-3
1. Othello Vocabulary Quiz 15 (Except Per. 3: WITS Writer: Flash Fiction)
2. Othello ACT II, complete. Questions passed out.
Per. 5-6
1. Farewell to Manzanar Ch. 12-22 TEST
2. Othello ACT II. Work on questions. Passed out question handout.
3. Othello Vocabulary Quiz tomorrow. Bring Syntax if you took it home to study.
Friday, April 11, 2014
Thursday, April 10, 2014
Thursday, April 10, 2014
Periods 1-3
1. The Tragedy of Othello ACT I Review Questions due tomorrow (Friday 4/11)
2. Began reading ACT II, Scenes 1 and 2
3. Began character chart, except Per. 3
4. Vocabulary Sentences for List 15 are due tomorrow.
Periods 5-6
1. The Tragedy of Othello, ACT I: Checked questions in class. Turned in complete packet with picture as cover sheet.
2. Began ACT II.
3. Do not forget to complete reading of Farewell to Manzanar Ch. 12-22. TEST Monday, 4/14
Periods 1-3
1. The Tragedy of Othello ACT I Review Questions due tomorrow (Friday 4/11)
2. Began reading ACT II, Scenes 1 and 2
3. Began character chart, except Per. 3
4. Vocabulary Sentences for List 15 are due tomorrow.
Periods 5-6
1. The Tragedy of Othello, ACT I: Checked questions in class. Turned in complete packet with picture as cover sheet.
2. Began ACT II.
3. Do not forget to complete reading of Farewell to Manzanar Ch. 12-22. TEST Monday, 4/14
Wednesday, April 9, 2014
Wednesday, April 9, 2014
The Tragedy of Othello ACT I, Scene iii. Complete reading of ACT I and begin comprehension questions in class. Complete for homework by accessing play: Google: The Tragedy of Othello No Fear Shakespeare.
CP: Do not forget to complete reading of Farewell to Manzanar Ch. 12-22. TEST: Monday, 4/14
The Tragedy of Othello ACT I, Scene iii. Complete reading of ACT I and begin comprehension questions in class. Complete for homework by accessing play: Google: The Tragedy of Othello No Fear Shakespeare.
CP: Do not forget to complete reading of Farewell to Manzanar Ch. 12-22. TEST: Monday, 4/14
Tuesday, April 8, 2014
Monday, April 7, 2014
Friday, April 4, 2014
Friday, April 4, 2014.
1. Intro to Shakespeare Notes: Fill in the blanks.
2. Othello Film Clip Open Notes Quiz: Oral
3. Shakespeare's Biography: Homework. Bring Monday.
CP:
1. Intro to Shakespeare/Birth and Early Life/Shakespeare's World/Structure of the Globe/ End of the Globe Notes
2. Othello Film Clip Quiz: No notes
3. Shakespeare Quiz
1. Intro to Shakespeare Notes: Fill in the blanks.
2. Othello Film Clip Open Notes Quiz: Oral
3. Shakespeare's Biography: Homework. Bring Monday.
CP:
1. Intro to Shakespeare/Birth and Early Life/Shakespeare's World/Structure of the Globe/ End of the Globe Notes
2. Othello Film Clip Quiz: No notes
3. Shakespeare Quiz
Thursday, April 3, 2014
Friday, March 28, 2014
Friday, March 28, 2014.
1. Review of "20 Common Errors in English Writing" packet.
2. Read relevant examples of essays. "Let Them Eat Cake," "Sydney," and "Ben Carson."
3. Go over logistics of test on Tuesday.
4. Turn in any Privilege or Dreamer essays to replace zeros or low grades.
Note: Monday: Late start 12:30: Odd classes
1. Review of "20 Common Errors in English Writing" packet.
2. Read relevant examples of essays. "Let Them Eat Cake," "Sydney," and "Ben Carson."
3. Go over logistics of test on Tuesday.
4. Turn in any Privilege or Dreamer essays to replace zeros or low grades.
Note: Monday: Late start 12:30: Odd classes
Thursday, March 27, 2014
Thursday, March 27, 2014.
1. Graded essays were returned to students for perusing and/or revision.
2. Review of STAAR packets E&F and G&H, analyzing why some of the responses are incorrect. Explanation of misplaced adjective clauses and the correct way to punctuate two independent clauses.
3. Two new Essay Prompts: Opportunity to replace zeros or missed essays. DUE TOMORROW (FRIDAY). Former essays will no longer be accepted.
CP: Model score 4 essay packets were read.
1. Graded essays were returned to students for perusing and/or revision.
2. Review of STAAR packets E&F and G&H, analyzing why some of the responses are incorrect. Explanation of misplaced adjective clauses and the correct way to punctuate two independent clauses.
3. Two new Essay Prompts: Opportunity to replace zeros or missed essays. DUE TOMORROW (FRIDAY). Former essays will no longer be accepted.
CP: Model score 4 essay packets were read.
1. A Right or a Privilege
Read and think about the following quotes:
·
When kids grow up with a false sense of
entitlement, you'll see them thinking they're entitled to expensive toys,
electronic gadgets, trips and cars without having to earn them. They will do
poorly in school and still want that car when they turn 16—and expect to get
it.
James Lehman
·
If you child makes good grades, then he can enjoy
the privileges he loves.
Dr.
Phil McGraw
·
Regardless of what the
law or your teachers have to say about this, you are as human as anyone over
the age of 18 or 21, yet, ‘minors’ are one of the most oppressed groups of
people in the world, and certainly the most discriminated against legally.
Grace Lewellyn
Does everyone who reaches the age of 16
and is able to pass a driving test automatically have the right to a driver’s
license? Or should driving be considered
a privilege for those teens who are handling all other aspects of their lives
properly?
For example, if a student is not passing
in school, should he be allowed to drive?
The time spent out driving could be better spent at home studying. The motivation to regain driving privileges
could serve as a strong motivation for a student to work hard in school and
maintain passing grades.
High school students may claim that they
need to drive in order to get to the library to study, or to go purchase
supplies needed for a school project.
But these educational needs were met for the first 15 years of their
non-driving lives.
You decide:
Should students failing their classes in
high school have their driver's license temporarily taken away?
Write a persuasive essay addressing this
question.
·
Choose your position and make a strong argument for
your case.
·
Your essay should have a strong introduction which
gets the reader’s attention.
·
Be sure to give personal experiences.
·
Make sure you include a counter-argument.
·
Write a conclusion that reinforces your thesis.
2. To Dream or not to Dream
Read and think about the following quotes:
·
He was a
dreamer, a thinker, a speculative philosopher... or, as his wife would have it,
an idiot.
·
It is better to have a permanent income
than to be fascinating.
Oscar
Wilde
We
are often told about the importance of “following a dream”. To “think outside the box” has become a great
cliché in our modern world. The people
who will change the world are the ones who can gaze beyond the paradigm that
guides, as well as restricts, our current culture.
But
what about the rest of us . . . the ordinary people who probably will never
change the world? Will practical,
everyday life skills contribute more to our chance of success than some
pie-in-the-sky dream?
So
where do you stand on the question: to
dream or not to dream?
Write a persuasive essay addressing the following question:
Is
it better to be a dreamer or a practical person?
·
Choose your position and make a strong argument for
your case.
·
Your essay should have a strong introduction which
gets the reader’s attention.
·
Be sure to give personal experiences.
·
Make sure you include a counter-argument.
·
Write a conclusion that reinforces your thesis.
Wednesday, March 26, 2014
Tuesday, March 25, 2014
Monday, March 24, 2014
Monday, March 24, 2014.
All periods:
1. STAAR Editing G and H.
2. Progress reports for missing assignments were issued. Please turn in any SARs or essays that you have not turned in. We will begin reviewing last week's work tomorrow.
3. Capitalization Packets turned in.
CP: Do not forget to complete reading of Farewell to Manzanar and complete study guide.
All periods:
1. STAAR Editing G and H.
2. Progress reports for missing assignments were issued. Please turn in any SARs or essays that you have not turned in. We will begin reviewing last week's work tomorrow.
3. Capitalization Packets turned in.
CP: Do not forget to complete reading of Farewell to Manzanar and complete study guide.
Friday, March 14, 2014
Thursday, March 13, 2014
Wednesday, March 12, 2014
Wednesday, March 12, 2014.
Per. 1-3
1. Fosbury Flop: C: Read and complete questions in handout and on paper.
2. Turn in missing work; work on grammar packet.
3. Per. 3: Read Article "Why Every Responsible American..." Complete analysis on back for H.W.
4. Turn in missing work: Shift in Person, "The Dinner Party" SAR
Per. 5-6
1. Same as above.
2. Check "Avoiding Shift in Person" Grade in class. Turn in.
3. Fosbury Flop: C: Read and complete questions in packet and on paper (in pen). TURN IN.
NOTE: If you did not turn in "The Dinner Party" on a separate sheet, YOU DO NOT HAVE A GRADE on Gradespeed.
4. Turn in "The Dinner Party" SAR final draft.
5. Turn in "Why Every Responsible American..." persuasive analysis totally completed.
5. Turn in Farewell to Manzanar SAR if you have not done so.
6. Turn in "The Power of Words/Silence" by FRIDAY, March 14. Make sure you are not plagiarizing from the Internet or elsewhere. If you cite someone else's words, you must give this writer due credit by citing source.
7. Spring Break Homework: Farewell to Manzanar Ch. 12-22: Read these chapters by the end of spring break.
Per. 1-3
1. Fosbury Flop: C: Read and complete questions in handout and on paper.
2. Turn in missing work; work on grammar packet.
3. Per. 3: Read Article "Why Every Responsible American..." Complete analysis on back for H.W.
4. Turn in missing work: Shift in Person, "The Dinner Party" SAR
Per. 5-6
1. Same as above.
2. Check "Avoiding Shift in Person" Grade in class. Turn in.
3. Fosbury Flop: C: Read and complete questions in packet and on paper (in pen). TURN IN.
NOTE: If you did not turn in "The Dinner Party" on a separate sheet, YOU DO NOT HAVE A GRADE on Gradespeed.
4. Turn in "The Dinner Party" SAR final draft.
5. Turn in "Why Every Responsible American..." persuasive analysis totally completed.
5. Turn in Farewell to Manzanar SAR if you have not done so.
6. Turn in "The Power of Words/Silence" by FRIDAY, March 14. Make sure you are not plagiarizing from the Internet or elsewhere. If you cite someone else's words, you must give this writer due credit by citing source.
7. Spring Break Homework: Farewell to Manzanar Ch. 12-22: Read these chapters by the end of spring break.
Tuesday, March 11, 2014
Tuesday, March 11, 2013.
Per. 1-3
1. Persuasive Essay Analysis: "Why Every Responsible American..." Analyze for writer's position, audience, purpose, opposing side, supporting reasons, persuasive devices: logos, pathos, ethos, and specific details.
2. The Dinner Party B. + SAR
Per. 5-6:
Same as above.
Homework:
Complete "The Dinner Party" SAR if not completed in class. Bring tomorrow.
Complete "Avoiding Shift in Person" if not completed today, and bring tomorrow to check in class.
NOTE: Make sure you turned in your "Power of Words/Silence" essay with outline, rough draft, peer revisions and final draft.
Per. 1-3
1. Persuasive Essay Analysis: "Why Every Responsible American..." Analyze for writer's position, audience, purpose, opposing side, supporting reasons, persuasive devices: logos, pathos, ethos, and specific details.
2. The Dinner Party B. + SAR
Per. 5-6:
Same as above.
Homework:
Complete "The Dinner Party" SAR if not completed in class. Bring tomorrow.
Complete "Avoiding Shift in Person" if not completed today, and bring tomorrow to check in class.
NOTE: Make sure you turned in your "Power of Words/Silence" essay with outline, rough draft, peer revisions and final draft.
Monday, March 10, 2014
Friday, March 7, 2014
Wednesday, March 5, 2014
Monday, March 3, 2014
Wednesday, February 26, 2014
Wednesday, February 26, 2014.
Per. 1-3
DLA: Cold Water Survival : Read, annotated, and analyzed selection to revisit responses completed previously.
Per. 5-6:
1. Farewell to Manzanar: Edmodo quiz over Ch. 1-5
2. DLA: from White Fang: Graded yesterday's revised responses.
3. DLA: Cold Water Survival: Read, annotated, and analyzed selection to revisit responses completed previously.
3. HOMEWORK: Farewell to Manzanar: READ Ch. 8-11 and complete study guide questions. Syntax sentences for the day.
TEST:Farewell to Manzanar Ch. 1-11: Monday, March 3, 2014.
Per. 1-3
DLA: Cold Water Survival : Read, annotated, and analyzed selection to revisit responses completed previously.
Per. 5-6:
1. Farewell to Manzanar: Edmodo quiz over Ch. 1-5
2. DLA: from White Fang: Graded yesterday's revised responses.
3. DLA: Cold Water Survival: Read, annotated, and analyzed selection to revisit responses completed previously.
3. HOMEWORK: Farewell to Manzanar: READ Ch. 8-11 and complete study guide questions. Syntax sentences for the day.
TEST:Farewell to Manzanar Ch. 1-11: Monday, March 3, 2014.
Tuesday, February 25, 2014
Tuesday, February 25, 2014.
Per. 1-3
DLA: from White Fang: Read, annotated, and analyzed selection to revisit responses completed previously.
Per. 5-6:
1. Farewell to Manzanar: Edmodo quiz over Ch. 1-5
2. DLA: from White Fang: Read, annotated, and analyzed selection to revisit responses completed previously.
3. HOMEWORK: Farewell to Manzanar: READ Ch. 6-8 and complete study guide questions.
Per. 1-3
DLA: from White Fang: Read, annotated, and analyzed selection to revisit responses completed previously.
Per. 5-6:
1. Farewell to Manzanar: Edmodo quiz over Ch. 1-5
2. DLA: from White Fang: Read, annotated, and analyzed selection to revisit responses completed previously.
3. HOMEWORK: Farewell to Manzanar: READ Ch. 6-8 and complete study guide questions.
Monday, February 24, 2014
Monday, February 24, 2014
Per. 1-3
1. Vocabulary Quiz 12 (Foreign Words and Phrases)
2. Passed out List 13 (Poetry Terms)
3. DLA: White Fang...work on multiple choice 1-27.
Per. 5-6
1. Vocabulary Quiz 18 (Foreign Words and Phrases)
2. Turned in Sentence Patterns Syntax List 18; Passed out SAT List 19
3. Farewell to Manzanar: Stamped study guide questions through ch. 5.
4. DLA: White Fang...work on multiple choice 1-27
Per. 1-3
1. Vocabulary Quiz 12 (Foreign Words and Phrases)
2. Passed out List 13 (Poetry Terms)
3. DLA: White Fang...work on multiple choice 1-27.
Per. 5-6
1. Vocabulary Quiz 18 (Foreign Words and Phrases)
2. Turned in Sentence Patterns Syntax List 18; Passed out SAT List 19
3. Farewell to Manzanar: Stamped study guide questions through ch. 5.
4. DLA: White Fang...work on multiple choice 1-27
Friday, February 21, 2014
Friday, February 21, 2014.
Periods 1-6
DLA Assessment: Complete reading section.
Homework:
Periods 1-3: Study for Vocabulary Quiz 12 (Second part of Foreign Words and Phrases).
Periods 5-6: Study for Vocabulary Quiz 18; Bring Vocabulary-Syntax sentences for this lesson; Read Ch. 3-5 Farewell to Manzanar and answer study guide questions.
Periods 1-6
DLA Assessment: Complete reading section.
Homework:
Periods 1-3: Study for Vocabulary Quiz 12 (Second part of Foreign Words and Phrases).
Periods 5-6: Study for Vocabulary Quiz 18; Bring Vocabulary-Syntax sentences for this lesson; Read Ch. 3-5 Farewell to Manzanar and answer study guide questions.
Thursday, February 20, 2014
Thursday, February 20, 2014.
Periods 1-3
1. The Last Days Quiz on Edmodo (Only Period 1) due to Wireless problems
2. Participial Phrases
3. Turn in late persuasive "Western Women are Free/Not Free" Essay
Periods 5-6
1. Film First Person Singular with Elie Wiesel last five minutes.
2. Issue Farewell to Manzanar: Read background chronology, explained Issei, Nisei, Sansei. Read Ch. 1-2 and complete questions on Study Guide.
3. Discussion/brainstorming two-sided issue. What is more important, passion or responsibility? Brainstorm two sides on a folded piece of notebook paper. Share.
Periods 1-3
1. The Last Days Quiz on Edmodo (Only Period 1) due to Wireless problems
2. Participial Phrases
3. Turn in late persuasive "Western Women are Free/Not Free" Essay
Periods 5-6
1. Film First Person Singular with Elie Wiesel last five minutes.
2. Issue Farewell to Manzanar: Read background chronology, explained Issei, Nisei, Sansei. Read Ch. 1-2 and complete questions on Study Guide.
3. Discussion/brainstorming two-sided issue. What is more important, passion or responsibility? Brainstorm two sides on a folded piece of notebook paper. Share.
Wednesday, February 19, 2014
Wednesday, February 19, 2014.
All classes:
1. Turn in persuasive essay: Are Western Women Free?
Before you turn in make sure :
- You have a hook
- You stated your thesis/position in the first paragraph.
- Briefly state the opposing argument and knock it down with YOUR argument
- Leave your BEST argument last
- Check for spelling and mechanics.
Per. 1-3: The Last Days: Complete viewing film. Students will have a quiz tomorrow.
Per. 5-6: Interview: First Person Singular: Elie Wiesel interviewed by Oprah . Take notes on handout.
All classes:
1. Turn in persuasive essay: Are Western Women Free?
Before you turn in make sure :
- You have a hook
- You stated your thesis/position in the first paragraph.
- Briefly state the opposing argument and knock it down with YOUR argument
- Leave your BEST argument last
- Check for spelling and mechanics.
Per. 1-3: The Last Days: Complete viewing film. Students will have a quiz tomorrow.
Per. 5-6: Interview: First Person Singular: Elie Wiesel interviewed by Oprah . Take notes on handout.
Tuesday, February 18, 2014
Tuesday, February 18, 2014.
Revising Persuasive Essay: Are Western Women Free?
1. Revision using Absolute Language (handout)
2. Revision using H (Historical) E ( Experience: Personal) L (Literary ie books, films plays) P (Pop culture/politics). Also, World (People)/Current Events such as the Olympic Games in Sochi and the women participating in the games, ie. figure skaters. Discussed different ways each perspective can relate to topic of women, freedom, and societal limitations by naming specific people, events, films, etc.
3. Revise your essay on a sheet of notebook paper, 26 lines, (Number the lines 1-26). Make sure you have a Thesis Statement: Position, counter argument, and your argument well developed.
Revising Persuasive Essay: Are Western Women Free?
1. Revision using Absolute Language (handout)
2. Revision using H (Historical) E ( Experience: Personal) L (Literary ie books, films plays) P (Pop culture/politics). Also, World (People)/Current Events such as the Olympic Games in Sochi and the women participating in the games, ie. figure skaters. Discussed different ways each perspective can relate to topic of women, freedom, and societal limitations by naming specific people, events, films, etc.
3. Revise your essay on a sheet of notebook paper, 26 lines, (Number the lines 1-26). Make sure you have a Thesis Statement: Position, counter argument, and your argument well developed.
Monday, February 17, 2014
Monday, February 17, 2014.
Period 1-3
1. Review of foreign words and phrases.
2. Vocabulary Quiz 11: Foreign Words and Phrases.
3. Revise persuasive essay "Are Western Women Free?" incorporating specific details. Bring essays tomorrow.
H. Historical events, people, places
E. Experience (Personal)
L. Literary ( Characters/events in books, short stories, plays read in/outside of class/theater
P. Pop-Culture/Politics: This includes celebrities, people in the news, etc. as well as people in American politics or politics in other countries
Periods 5-6
1. Turn in SYNTAX for List 17 and any missing IHSC essay TEST responses.
2. Vocabulary Quiz 17
3. Revise Persuasive essay: SEE ABOVE.
Period 1-3
1. Review of foreign words and phrases.
2. Vocabulary Quiz 11: Foreign Words and Phrases.
3. Revise persuasive essay "Are Western Women Free?" incorporating specific details. Bring essays tomorrow.
H. Historical events, people, places
E. Experience (Personal)
L. Literary ( Characters/events in books, short stories, plays read in/outside of class/theater
P. Pop-Culture/Politics: This includes celebrities, people in the news, etc. as well as people in American politics or politics in other countries
Periods 5-6
1. Turn in SYNTAX for List 17 and any missing IHSC essay TEST responses.
2. Vocabulary Quiz 17
3. Revise Persuasive essay: SEE ABOVE.
Friday, February 14, 2014
Friday, February 14, 2014.
Happy Valentine's Day!
Students read a short story-play Long Walk to Forever in honor of this day and used class time to turn in missing work.
Continue working on your persuasive essays, working in specific details to support your argument.
Don't forget to bring your vocabulary sentences on Monday.
Per. 1-3 Quiz 11
Per. 5-6 Quiz 17 + syntax
Happy Valentine's Day!
Students read a short story-play Long Walk to Forever in honor of this day and used class time to turn in missing work.
Continue working on your persuasive essays, working in specific details to support your argument.
Don't forget to bring your vocabulary sentences on Monday.
Per. 1-3 Quiz 11
Per. 5-6 Quiz 17 + syntax
Thursday, February 13, 2014
Wednesday, February 12, 2014
Wednesday, February 12, 2014.
All periods: 1-6
Brainstorm arguments for both sides of argument:
Western women are free vs. Western women are not free.
Formulate T chart to write down arguments for both sides.
Select five strong arguments from each side.
Select position.
Begin rough draft.
INTRO - Hook - Thesis Statement: Position
OPPOSING ARGUMENT
KNOCK DOWN O.P. WITH 2ND BEST ARGUMENT
KNOCK DOWN O.P. WITH BEST ARGUMENT.
CLINCHER.
Each of these is a paragraph.
Bring rough draft tomorrow.
All periods: 1-6
Brainstorm arguments for both sides of argument:
Western women are free vs. Western women are not free.
Formulate T chart to write down arguments for both sides.
Select five strong arguments from each side.
Select position.
Begin rough draft.
INTRO - Hook - Thesis Statement: Position
OPPOSING ARGUMENT
KNOCK DOWN O.P. WITH 2ND BEST ARGUMENT
KNOCK DOWN O.P. WITH BEST ARGUMENT.
CLINCHER.
Each of these is a paragraph.
Bring rough draft tomorrow.
Tuesday, February 11, 2014
Tuesday, February 11, 2014.
Per. 1-3-5
1. Distributed SAR Checklist for revisions.
2. WITS Lesson: Read Saudis in Bikinis, article by Nicholas Kristof (New York Times, 2002)
3. Annotate for unfamiliar vocabulary, argument, counterargument, and thesis (position)
4. Write a letter from a different perspective. Bring tomorrow.
Period 6:
Night/I Had Seen Castles TEST
Collected Saudis in Bikinis letter to N. Kristof.
Per. 1-3-5
1. Distributed SAR Checklist for revisions.
2. WITS Lesson: Read Saudis in Bikinis, article by Nicholas Kristof (New York Times, 2002)
3. Annotate for unfamiliar vocabulary, argument, counterargument, and thesis (position)
4. Write a letter from a different perspective. Bring tomorrow.
Period 6:
Night/I Had Seen Castles TEST
Collected Saudis in Bikinis letter to N. Kristof.
Monday, February 10, 2014
Monday, February 10, 2014.
Per. 1-3
Night TEST
Complete SAR # 4: How do the prisoners fall to a level less than human? Support your answer with evidence from the text. Use Night Ch. 7 pp. 98-103. Bring tomorrow completed.
Periods 5-6
Per. 5: Night/I Had Seen Castles TEST & SAR Response for I Had Seen Castles.
Per. 1-3
Night TEST
Complete SAR # 4: How do the prisoners fall to a level less than human? Support your answer with evidence from the text. Use Night Ch. 7 pp. 98-103. Bring tomorrow completed.
Periods 5-6
Per. 5: Night/I Had Seen Castles TEST & SAR Response for I Had Seen Castles.
Friday, February 7, 2014
Friday, February 7, 2014
Per. 1-3
Night SAR Revisions SAR 1, SAR 2, SAR 3.
Night TEST: Monday, Feb. 10: Review your Study Guide questions.
Per. 5-6
1. Students worked on I Had Seen Castles Study Guides, or pending Night SARs (1, 2, 1-2 revised, SAR 1 (Long Process), and SAR 4 (Night Ch. 7).
Night and I Had Seen Castles TEST: Monday, February 10.
Per. 1-3
Night SAR Revisions SAR 1, SAR 2, SAR 3.
Night TEST: Monday, Feb. 10: Review your Study Guide questions.
Per. 5-6
1. Students worked on I Had Seen Castles Study Guides, or pending Night SARs (1, 2, 1-2 revised, SAR 1 (Long Process), and SAR 4 (Night Ch. 7).
Night and I Had Seen Castles TEST: Monday, February 10.
Thursday, February 6, 2014
February 6, 2014.
Per. 1-3
1. Discussed differences between two questions in SAR # 3.
2. Night: Completed reading of memoir. Discussed ending.
3. HOMEWORK: Work on SAR # 3. Find free PDF of book online.
Per. 5-6
1. Discussed process for revision of Ngt SAR # 1; those who completed the long revision turned it in.
2. Turned in two previous revisions of Ngt SARs 1 & 2 with first drafts stapled to the back.
3. I Had Seen Castles: Discussed the first half of the novel.
HOMEWORK: Transfer Night SAR # 4 (Chapter 7) from Edmodo to the template.
Bring tomorrow.
Per. 1-3
1. Discussed differences between two questions in SAR # 3.
2. Night: Completed reading of memoir. Discussed ending.
3. HOMEWORK: Work on SAR # 3. Find free PDF of book online.
Per. 5-6
1. Discussed process for revision of Ngt SAR # 1; those who completed the long revision turned it in.
2. Turned in two previous revisions of Ngt SARs 1 & 2 with first drafts stapled to the back.
3. I Had Seen Castles: Discussed the first half of the novel.
HOMEWORK: Transfer Night SAR # 4 (Chapter 7) from Edmodo to the template.
Bring tomorrow.
Wednesday, February 5, 2014
Wednesday, February 5, 2014.
Periods 1-3
1. Night: SAR No. 2 Wrap up and turn in.
2. Night: Read Ch. 8 with CD player.
3. View The Last Days film.
Periods 5-6
Night: Stamped completed study guide with today's date.
The Last Days Quiz on Edmodo
Students worked on Night SAR revisions. No one turned in long revision on Ch. 1.
Students were reminded to complete Night SAR # 4 on Edmodo.
I Had Seen Castles: Stamped any completed work.
HOMEWORK:
1. I Had Seen Castles: Make sure you read through page 67 and answer questions.
2. Night SAR # 2: REVISE TO INCLUDE: Three improved vocabulary words/synonyms, an appositive phrase, an absolute phrase, a participial phrase, and transitional words/phrases to make your response flow.
3. Make sure you completed Night SAR # 4 on Edmodo.
4. NOTE: Test on Night and I Had Seen Castles will be Monday, February 10.
5. NOTE: No new vocabulary this week. We will focus on IHSC and Short Answer Responses.
Periods 1-3
1. Night: SAR No. 2 Wrap up and turn in.
2. Night: Read Ch. 8 with CD player.
3. View The Last Days film.
Periods 5-6
Night: Stamped completed study guide with today's date.
The Last Days Quiz on Edmodo
Students worked on Night SAR revisions. No one turned in long revision on Ch. 1.
Students were reminded to complete Night SAR # 4 on Edmodo.
I Had Seen Castles: Stamped any completed work.
HOMEWORK:
1. I Had Seen Castles: Make sure you read through page 67 and answer questions.
2. Night SAR # 2: REVISE TO INCLUDE: Three improved vocabulary words/synonyms, an appositive phrase, an absolute phrase, a participial phrase, and transitional words/phrases to make your response flow.
3. Make sure you completed Night SAR # 4 on Edmodo.
4. NOTE: Test on Night and I Had Seen Castles will be Monday, February 10.
5. NOTE: No new vocabulary this week. We will focus on IHSC and Short Answer Responses.
Tuesday, February 4, 2014
Tuesday, February 4, 2014.
Periods. 1-3
1. SAR No. 2 for Night. Explained how to compose topic sentence with "change" as the key word.
How do the Jewish people's attitudes/behaviors CHANGE as they travel on the train to Auschwitz ?
2. Night Vocabulary Quiz 10.
3. The Last Days: View film.
HOMEWORK: COMPLETE Night SAR No. 2 above. Bring to class tomorrow.
Periods 5-6
1. Pass out revision to Night SAR Ch. 2: Discuss the role of delusion and denial in Ch. 2 of Night (How do the Jews show delusion and denial?) ; explained process.
2. SAT vocabulary quiz 16. When you finish quiz, read I Had Seen Castles...
3. HOMEWORK:
A) Read I Had Seen Castles to page 47; answer study guide questions.
B) Complete Revision to Night SAR # 1. Bring to class tomorrow.
Periods. 1-3
1. SAR No. 2 for Night. Explained how to compose topic sentence with "change" as the key word.
How do the Jewish people's attitudes/behaviors CHANGE as they travel on the train to Auschwitz ?
2. Night Vocabulary Quiz 10.
3. The Last Days: View film.
HOMEWORK: COMPLETE Night SAR No. 2 above. Bring to class tomorrow.
Periods 5-6
1. Pass out revision to Night SAR Ch. 2: Discuss the role of delusion and denial in Ch. 2 of Night (How do the Jews show delusion and denial?) ; explained process.
2. SAT vocabulary quiz 16. When you finish quiz, read I Had Seen Castles...
3. HOMEWORK:
A) Read I Had Seen Castles to page 47; answer study guide questions.
B) Complete Revision to Night SAR # 1. Bring to class tomorrow.
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