Today Vocabulary Lesson 11 (and grammar topics) story was turned in - as well as resumes!
We completed Pages 127-128 (completing the sentence) in the vocabulary book and reviewed the salmon color paper re: Frankenstein. We discussed the connection with the Prometheus Myth ad well as the ides of connecting God creating Adam with Victor creating the Creature.
Tomorrow: Work on Expository Paper in library - suggested: have rough draft done for peer editing and for me to give assistance. REMINDER: I am available at lunch if you have writing/editing questions!
Expository paper due UPLOADED TO TURNITIN.COM BY 11:59 PM ON THURSDAY MAY 2ND
Friday May 3rd:
Bring Resume to Class
Vocabulary Quiz Lesson 11
REMINDER: RESUMES DUE THE DAY AFTER I RETURN THEM TO YOU. THEY WILL BE REDONE TILL FULL CREDIT, IF YOU TURNED IT IN ON TIME.
Monday, April 29, 2013
Friday, April 26, 2013
Friday 4-26-13
Today we completed Vocabulary Book page 123 as a review before the Quiz.
We took the vocabulary Quiz lesson 10 (scantron)
Papers were passed back
Resumes were collected
HOMEWORK:
A copy of the Prometheus Myth was distributed ... and a salmon colored Frankenstein WS ... the myth needs to be read and the WS completed for Monday class discussion.
Vocabulary Story Lesson 11 - with grammar component - due Monday 4-29
Thursday 5-2-13 Expository Paper due by 11:59 uploaded to turnitin.com
Friday 5-3-13 Bring Expository directions/rubric to class, Vocabulary Quiz Lesson 11 (Scantron)
REMEMBER...RESUMES ARE DUE THE DAY AFTER i RETURN THEM TO YOU...THEY NEED TO BE DONE TILL FULL CREDIT (IF TURNED IN ON TIME) IS ACHIEVED
Upcoming:
Frankenstein Test Monday May 6th
Tempest Assignments are due Starting May 7th...start reading NOW
We took the vocabulary Quiz lesson 10 (scantron)
Papers were passed back
Resumes were collected
HOMEWORK:
A copy of the Prometheus Myth was distributed ... and a salmon colored Frankenstein WS ... the myth needs to be read and the WS completed for Monday class discussion.
Vocabulary Story Lesson 11 - with grammar component - due Monday 4-29
Thursday 5-2-13 Expository Paper due by 11:59 uploaded to turnitin.com
Friday 5-3-13 Bring Expository directions/rubric to class, Vocabulary Quiz Lesson 11 (Scantron)
REMEMBER...RESUMES ARE DUE THE DAY AFTER i RETURN THEM TO YOU...THEY NEED TO BE DONE TILL FULL CREDIT (IF TURNED IN ON TIME) IS ACHIEVED
Upcoming:
Frankenstein Test Monday May 6th
Tempest Assignments are due Starting May 7th...start reading NOW
Thursday, April 25, 2013
Frankenstein Discussion Topics - Block Days 4-24/25
Victor's Family and Childhood
Two Turning Points in Victor's Life
Physical Manifestations of Victor's Guilt
Who died in the Story ... natural causes or a result of Victor's Playing "God"
Important Females in Victor's Life
What it Means to be Human
Wanting to Fit In/Being Lonely
(Subtle) Signs of Religion
Connections with PAST STORIES:
Creating Life Artificially - BRAVE NEW WORLD
Signs of Guilt/Knowing Right vs Wrong - MACBETH
Power of Books/Knowledge - BRAVE NEW WORLD
Two Turning Points in Victor's Life
Physical Manifestations of Victor's Guilt
Who died in the Story ... natural causes or a result of Victor's Playing "God"
Important Females in Victor's Life
What it Means to be Human
Wanting to Fit In/Being Lonely
(Subtle) Signs of Religion
Connections with PAST STORIES:
Creating Life Artificially - BRAVE NEW WORLD
Signs of Guilt/Knowing Right vs Wrong - MACBETH
Power of Books/Knowledge - BRAVE NEW WORLD
Expository Paper
Your paper is due UPLOADED to turnitin.com by 11:59 on THURSDAY 5-2-13
Drop is help at lunch on
Friday 4-26
Monday 4-29
Tuesday 4-30
Block Days 5-1 and 5-2
Library Work Day - Tuesday 4-30-13
Drop is help at lunch on
Friday 4-26
Monday 4-29
Tuesday 4-30
Block Days 5-1 and 5-2
Library Work Day - Tuesday 4-30-13
Tuesday, April 23, 2013
Monday, April 22, 2013
The Tempest
We are done reading FRANKENSTEIN...some of you may wish to get a start on the last story...THE TEMPEST.
WS can be found on the TEMPEST PAGE of the class website.
DUE DATES:
Act 1 - Tuesday 5-7-13
Act 2 - Friday 5-10-13
Act 3 - Monday 5-13-13
Act 4 - Block Day 5-15/16-13
Act 5 - Friday 5-17-13
The Tempest will be TESTED on the final exam.
WS can be found on the TEMPEST PAGE of the class website.
DUE DATES:
Act 1 - Tuesday 5-7-13
Act 2 - Friday 5-10-13
Act 3 - Monday 5-13-13
Act 4 - Block Day 5-15/16-13
Act 5 - Friday 5-17-13
The Tempest will be TESTED on the final exam.
Monday 4-22-13
Today we completed Vocabulary Lesson 10 pages 120-121 in class then we discussed the concept of being LONELY in FRANKENSTEIN through an analysis of the characters Walton, Frankenstein, and the Creature.
Vocabulary Story Lesson 10 was turned in ... as well as any resume re-dos...remember re-dos are due the day after I give them to you. They will be redone till perfect. This is one assignment we will have have full credit on, if turned in on time to start with!
FRANKENSTEIN test MOVED TO MONDAY 5-6-13 - MULTIPLE CHOICE + ESSAY
UPCOMING ASSIGNMENTS:
Block Day this week - Frankenstein Quiz up to and including Chapter 10
Multiple choice and short answer
Friday Vocabulary Quiz (10) - MC format
NEXT WEEK:
Monday Vocabulary Story lesson 11
Thursday 11:59 PM - Expository paper uploaded to turnitin.com
Friday Vocabulary Quiz (11) MC format, rubric for expository paper brought to class
Vocabulary Story Lesson 10 was turned in ... as well as any resume re-dos...remember re-dos are due the day after I give them to you. They will be redone till perfect. This is one assignment we will have have full credit on, if turned in on time to start with!
FRANKENSTEIN test MOVED TO MONDAY 5-6-13 - MULTIPLE CHOICE + ESSAY
UPCOMING ASSIGNMENTS:
Block Day this week - Frankenstein Quiz up to and including Chapter 10
Multiple choice and short answer
Friday Vocabulary Quiz (10) - MC format
NEXT WEEK:
Monday Vocabulary Story lesson 11
Thursday 11:59 PM - Expository paper uploaded to turnitin.com
Friday Vocabulary Quiz (11) MC format, rubric for expository paper brought to class
Thursday, April 18, 2013
Warwick's AUTHOR Events
Below I list a few events I am aware of at Warwick's. If you wish to go to a bonus, check with the store to make sure the event is still going on as publicized online, take notes, print this blog post and have an employee sign, and take a picture with the author. BRING ALL materials to room 322 BEFORE SCHOOL...the next school day.
MAY 2nd 7:30 PM
Kevin Powers THE YELLOW BIRDS
MAY 7TH 7:30 PM
Seth Lerer PROSPERO'S SON
MAY 15TH 4:30 PM
LIVE STREAMING OF DAN BROWN: LIVE AT LINCOLN CENTER
MAY 21ST 7:30 PM
FRED STOLLER MAYBE WE'LL HAVE YOU BACK
MAY 2nd 7:30 PM
Kevin Powers THE YELLOW BIRDS
MAY 7TH 7:30 PM
Seth Lerer PROSPERO'S SON
MAY 15TH 4:30 PM
LIVE STREAMING OF DAN BROWN: LIVE AT LINCOLN CENTER
MAY 21ST 7:30 PM
FRED STOLLER MAYBE WE'LL HAVE YOU BACK
Wednesday, April 17, 2013
Week 1 Fourth Quarter
Tuesday we went to the library to work on the Expository Paper.
Block Day:
Wednesday I left for part of the day to go to St. Vincent de Paul.
Blocks 2-4-6 had time to work in class on Frankenstein short answer questions.
Blocks 2 and 6 had 1 Macbeth Project presentation
Blocks 2 and 4 discussed Frankenstein Story w/in a story w/in a story concept
KEEP re-submitting your resume the DAY AFTER it is returned to you...until you get full credit....then file in PORTFOLIO BINDER in the classroom.
Block 5: Macbeth projects and Frankenstein discussion/WS will be completed in class.
Block Day:
Wednesday I left for part of the day to go to St. Vincent de Paul.
Blocks 2-4-6 had time to work in class on Frankenstein short answer questions.
Blocks 2 and 6 had 1 Macbeth Project presentation
Blocks 2 and 4 discussed Frankenstein Story w/in a story w/in a story concept
KEEP re-submitting your resume the DAY AFTER it is returned to you...until you get full credit....then file in PORTFOLIO BINDER in the classroom.
Block 5: Macbeth projects and Frankenstein discussion/WS will be completed in class.
Monday, April 15, 2013
The Fourth Quarter Begins Today
Today we started to move papers into our PORTFOLIO. I will hold onto the PORTFOLIO in the classroom and give it to your JUNIOR YEAR TEACHER in the fall.
Papers were returned to all blocks.
Blocks 2-4-5 read "Celebrities for Sale" OP-ED piece from the latest Upfront Magazine.
Block 6 was able to continue with a Macbeth project that was started last week.
THERE will be NO FRANKENSTEIN QUIZ THIS WEEK.
Next week's quiz will cover up to and including chapter 10
The Frankenstein Test is MOVED to Block Days ... May 1st and 2nd
DUE TOMORROW:
Resume Redo
Have read all instructions for Expository Paper ... come to class with a few topics in mind
Papers were returned to all blocks.
Blocks 2-4-5 read "Celebrities for Sale" OP-ED piece from the latest Upfront Magazine.
Block 6 was able to continue with a Macbeth project that was started last week.
THERE will be NO FRANKENSTEIN QUIZ THIS WEEK.
Next week's quiz will cover up to and including chapter 10
The Frankenstein Test is MOVED to Block Days ... May 1st and 2nd
DUE TOMORROW:
Resume Redo
Have read all instructions for Expository Paper ... come to class with a few topics in mind
Friday, April 12, 2013
Expository Paper
Starting Tuesday 4-16, and the rest of the Tuesdays in the month of APRIL, we'll work on the EXPOSITORY PAPER assignment in class. The final draft is due UPLOADED to turnitin.com by 11:59 PM May 2, 2013. The rubric needs to be brought to class Friday 5-3-13.
The rubric/instructions are on the PAPERS page of the class website. The document is titled 1213EXpositoryPaper.
GOALS for completing the project...sooner than a minute before the deadline:
TUESDAY 4-16:
Read assignment instructions prior to coming to class on Tuesday 4-16. Come to class with a topic or two in mind.
Pick a topic while in class
Research and find articles on ProQuest or CQ Researcher (a credible website is OK if you cannot find enough articles).
During the week read the articles to make sure they are what you need. Find new ones if needed.
Create and outline and THESIS STATEMENT and bring to class Tuesday 4-23
Tuesday 4-23:
In class work on developing your rough draft with a catchy hook and proper in-text citations. Work on your Works Cited page simultaneously. As you use a source, add it to the Works Cited page.
Remember Purdue's OWL is a great resource for MLA format. The link is on the Blog's list of Helpful Links.
During the week...finish the rough draft
Tuesday 4-30:
In-class have a peer read your paper to make sure it makes sense...make sure you did not leave out anything by Typing and Thinking at different rates!
Make changes as suggested.
During the week: finish edits, proofread, etc. Submit.
The rubric/instructions are on the PAPERS page of the class website. The document is titled 1213EXpositoryPaper.
GOALS for completing the project...sooner than a minute before the deadline:
TUESDAY 4-16:
Read assignment instructions prior to coming to class on Tuesday 4-16. Come to class with a topic or two in mind.
Pick a topic while in class
Research and find articles on ProQuest or CQ Researcher (a credible website is OK if you cannot find enough articles).
During the week read the articles to make sure they are what you need. Find new ones if needed.
Create and outline and THESIS STATEMENT and bring to class Tuesday 4-23
Tuesday 4-23:
In class work on developing your rough draft with a catchy hook and proper in-text citations. Work on your Works Cited page simultaneously. As you use a source, add it to the Works Cited page.
Remember Purdue's OWL is a great resource for MLA format. The link is on the Blog's list of Helpful Links.
During the week...finish the rough draft
Tuesday 4-30:
In-class have a peer read your paper to make sure it makes sense...make sure you did not leave out anything by Typing and Thinking at different rates!
Make changes as suggested.
During the week: finish edits, proofread, etc. Submit.
Thursday, April 11, 2013
RESUMES
the resume is a KEY document as it helps you for college and the work world.
Those of you that did not follow directions and lost credit need to resubmit your work. This is ONE assignment that everyone will redo until they get FULL credit.
Resubmission guidelines:
Turn in NEW version STAPLED TO TOP of the old version/rubric.
DUE DATE: 4-16-13
Those of you that did not follow directions and lost credit need to resubmit your work. This is ONE assignment that everyone will redo until they get FULL credit.
Resubmission guidelines:
Turn in NEW version STAPLED TO TOP of the old version/rubric.
DUE DATE: 4-16-13
Block Days
Resumes were turned in by those students that did not finish theirs in the library on TUESDAY.
We read "Trying Times" from the Upfront Magazine and discussed the arti9cle.
A few group projects were completed in each block.
Friday:
Frankenstein WS due
Group Projects
We read "Trying Times" from the Upfront Magazine and discussed the arti9cle.
A few group projects were completed in each block.
Friday:
Frankenstein WS due
Group Projects
Monday, April 8, 2013
Vocabulary Story Topics FOURTH QUARTER
This will be finalized by the start of the 4th QTR ... 4-15-13
For Lessons 10-11-12:
Type, double space, using 12 point times new roman font
Include a title
Your story needs a beginning, middle, and an end
You need a CATCHY HOOK to draw in the reader
Use 10 of the vocabulary words from EACH LESSON - BOLD, UNDERLINE, or HIGHLIGHT
NOTE: GRAMMAR FOCUS in each lesson
Use spell check
Proofread
Word Range 400-800 words
Lesson 10
Topics Options:
Everyone has regrets. List one regret you have in the area of writing. NOW turn the regret into a positive lesson by focusing on one positive facet. Start with "I am proud of..."
Start with "I've told you a million times"
Without moving write down (list) 6 items in your line of sight. N0w use all 6 items in a story that begins: "It's funny, the more I ..."
Grammar Focus: Pronouns (Grammar Book page 445 AND Unit 17 pages 636-661
Use WHO/Whom correctly at least once...underline the use
Include an elliptical adverb clause using than and as - chose correct pronouns ... underline clause
Make sure you have clear pronoun reference and your pronouns agree in gender and number with antecedents (PROOFREAD)
Lesson 11:
Topic Options:
Start with" If the mute button worked on people..." OR "The pickpocket gingerly..."
Grammar Focus: Unit 10 - CONJUNCTIONS
(Underline and label as you use them) Include at least TWO Correlative Conjunctions, at least TWO Subordinating Conjunctions, and at least TWO Conjunctive adverbs
Lesson 12:
Topic Options:
Set your story during the GOLD RUSH. Start with: "The rope was tight..."
What food do you consider a COMFORT FOOD. Explain.
Start your story with: "The act of writing feels..."
Grammar Focus: UNIT 12 - Verbals
(underline and label as you use them) Include at least THREE Participle phrases and THREE Gerund phrases
Lessons 13-14-15:
TOTAL 1250-1500 Words ... underline or bold the 30 words as you use them
Use 10 words from each lesson - 30 total
Rubric will be linked on PAPERS Page of class website. Document titled: FinalVocabStoryMAY
DUE MAY 28th
Grammar Focus: Underline ALL PREPOSITIONS
TOPIC OPTIONS:
Imagine you have the ability to travel through time and space. What historical era would you like to travel to and what historical figure would you like to meet? When you meet this person you need to (properly) write in dialogue and communicate to this historical figure what SOCIAL MEDIA is AND HOW IT EFFECTS THE WORLD.
OR
Imagine you have the ability to travel through time and space. You are given an unlimited budget to travel over this upcoming summer vacation. In JUNE, JULY, and AUGUST you will travel to a DIFFERENT historical era. Where will you go? Plan your trip and explain why you chose the three historical eras and geographic locations.
For Lessons 10-11-12:
Type, double space, using 12 point times new roman font
Include a title
Your story needs a beginning, middle, and an end
You need a CATCHY HOOK to draw in the reader
Use 10 of the vocabulary words from EACH LESSON - BOLD, UNDERLINE, or HIGHLIGHT
NOTE: GRAMMAR FOCUS in each lesson
Use spell check
Proofread
Word Range 400-800 words
Lesson 10
Topics Options:
Everyone has regrets. List one regret you have in the area of writing. NOW turn the regret into a positive lesson by focusing on one positive facet. Start with "I am proud of..."
Start with "I've told you a million times"
Without moving write down (list) 6 items in your line of sight. N0w use all 6 items in a story that begins: "It's funny, the more I ..."
Grammar Focus: Pronouns (Grammar Book page 445 AND Unit 17 pages 636-661
Use WHO/Whom correctly at least once...underline the use
Include an elliptical adverb clause using than and as - chose correct pronouns ... underline clause
Make sure you have clear pronoun reference and your pronouns agree in gender and number with antecedents (PROOFREAD)
Lesson 11:
Topic Options:
Start with" If the mute button worked on people..." OR "The pickpocket gingerly..."
Grammar Focus: Unit 10 - CONJUNCTIONS
(Underline and label as you use them) Include at least TWO Correlative Conjunctions, at least TWO Subordinating Conjunctions, and at least TWO Conjunctive adverbs
Lesson 12:
Topic Options:
Set your story during the GOLD RUSH. Start with: "The rope was tight..."
What food do you consider a COMFORT FOOD. Explain.
Start your story with: "The act of writing feels..."
Grammar Focus: UNIT 12 - Verbals
(underline and label as you use them) Include at least THREE Participle phrases and THREE Gerund phrases
Lessons 13-14-15:
TOTAL 1250-1500 Words ... underline or bold the 30 words as you use them
Use 10 words from each lesson - 30 total
Rubric will be linked on PAPERS Page of class website. Document titled: FinalVocabStoryMAY
DUE MAY 28th
Grammar Focus: Underline ALL PREPOSITIONS
TOPIC OPTIONS:
Imagine you have the ability to travel through time and space. What historical era would you like to travel to and what historical figure would you like to meet? When you meet this person you need to (properly) write in dialogue and communicate to this historical figure what SOCIAL MEDIA is AND HOW IT EFFECTS THE WORLD.
OR
Imagine you have the ability to travel through time and space. You are given an unlimited budget to travel over this upcoming summer vacation. In JUNE, JULY, and AUGUST you will travel to a DIFFERENT historical era. Where will you go? Plan your trip and explain why you chose the three historical eras and geographic locations.
Monday 4-8-13 ... APRIL Assignments
Today we got organized after a long break. We read an article in the Upfront Magazine and had an opportunity to work with our groups on the project due BLOCK DAY.
Upcoming Assignments for APRIL:
Tuesday 4-9-13 Library work time. Resume due at end of class time
Block Day - Macbeth project presented in class
Friday - Frankenstein Reading Assignment #3
Monday 4-15 Frankenstein Reading Assignment #4, Bring Portfolio to Class
Block Day Frankenstein Assignment #5, Quiz Frankenstein (Reading Assignments 1-3)
Friday 4-19 - complete Frankenstein ...Reading Assignment #6
Monday 4-22 Vocabulary Story Lesson 10
Block Day Frankenstein Quiz (Reading Assignments 4-6)
Friday 4-26 Vocabulary Quiz 10
Monday 4-29 Frankenstein Test, Vocabulary Story 11
Thursday 5-2-13 Upload Paper (Expository) to turnitin.com
Friday 5-3 Bring Expository Rubric to class, Vocabulary Quiz Lesson 11
Upcoming Assignments for APRIL:
Tuesday 4-9-13 Library work time. Resume due at end of class time
Block Day - Macbeth project presented in class
Friday - Frankenstein Reading Assignment #3
Monday 4-15 Frankenstein Reading Assignment #4, Bring Portfolio to Class
Block Day Frankenstein Assignment #5, Quiz Frankenstein (Reading Assignments 1-3)
Friday 4-19 - complete Frankenstein ...Reading Assignment #6
Monday 4-22 Vocabulary Story Lesson 10
Block Day Frankenstein Quiz (Reading Assignments 4-6)
Friday 4-26 Vocabulary Quiz 10
Monday 4-29 Frankenstein Test, Vocabulary Story 11
Thursday 5-2-13 Upload Paper (Expository) to turnitin.com
Friday 5-3 Bring Expository Rubric to class, Vocabulary Quiz Lesson 11
Outside Reading Bonus
Last Opportunity to turn IN an OR Bonus this semester is MONDAY May 20, 2013
Last Day to get a book approved...the week of May 6, 2013
Last Day to get a book approved...the week of May 6, 2013
Monday, April 1, 2013
Resume
Tuesday April 9th we will work on our resume in class. As the counselors stated, use your parents as a reference as they will remember events you have participated in that you may not remember. What is not completed in class will be homework due the next day.
You CAN work on the resume over break, but it is not required. You will complete the resume in NAVIANCE as that is where you started it with the counselors a few weeks ago.
The rubric for the resume is on the papers page of the class website. It is labeled 1213Resume.
You CAN work on the resume over break, but it is not required. You will complete the resume in NAVIANCE as that is where you started it with the counselors a few weeks ago.
The rubric for the resume is on the papers page of the class website. It is labeled 1213Resume.
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