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.
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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