Wednesday we read HArriet Tubman from our Poetry Packet ... come classes also read Zen and the Art of Peanut Butter.
We corrected Vocabulary Book Pages 172-173 (SAT PREP Activity) and the antonyms section.
Thursday I returned the Final Paper (Vocabulary Story) and reflection and the papers were filed in the binders that will be passed on to the JUNIOR ENGLISH teachers.
After the test, Blocks 4-5-6 were given "Poetry Tweet" Worksheets. (Block 2 got one on Wednesday). I modified the requirement to be 100-140 character poem about Sophomore Year, We will share in class Monday.
Monday: We will discuss the following concepts from The Tempest:
The allegorical nature of the characters
The role of repentance and forgiveness
The uses of: Magic and Music in the play
The Use of HUMOR in the play
FINA EXAM:
Wednesday 6-5-13
8:30 AM
Block 2 ROOM 322 ... I will proctor
Block 4 ROOM 231
Block 5 ROOM 317
BLOCK 6 ROOM 318
BRING PENCILS and ERASERS for the SCANTRON portion of the test (50-100 questions)
Bring a BLUE or BLACK PEN (or two) to PRINT YOUR ESSAYS (2 essays total)
Final exam study guide posted earlier this month (5-3-13) in a previous blog post
Thursday, May 30, 2013
Tuesday, May 28, 2013
Tuesday 5-28-13
WHAT A DAY!
I was/was not in class. I collected the final paper and graded it as the sub administered the VOCABULARY TEST 10-12.
After the Vocabulary Test, Upfront Magazines were passed out.
Wednesday and Thursday will NOT BE block days...they will be regular schedule like today. Therefore, Wednesday we will review another poem, review Vocabulary Book pages 172-180, and discuss The Tempest. Thursday will be the POETRY TEST.
Next Monday June 3, 2013, we will finish discussing The Tempest, review Vocabulary 13-15, and The Tempest.
FOR WEDNESDAY'S class ... be prepared to discuss:
How Prospero used MAGIC to control his enemies
The role of MUSIC in the play
The role of HUMOR in the play
I was/was not in class. I collected the final paper and graded it as the sub administered the VOCABULARY TEST 10-12.
After the Vocabulary Test, Upfront Magazines were passed out.
Wednesday and Thursday will NOT BE block days...they will be regular schedule like today. Therefore, Wednesday we will review another poem, review Vocabulary Book pages 172-180, and discuss The Tempest. Thursday will be the POETRY TEST.
Next Monday June 3, 2013, we will finish discussing The Tempest, review Vocabulary 13-15, and The Tempest.
FOR WEDNESDAY'S class ... be prepared to discuss:
How Prospero used MAGIC to control his enemies
The role of MUSIC in the play
The role of HUMOR in the play
Thursday, May 23, 2013
Change in Schedule...
Due to SHORT CLASSES, Senior March, and Yearbook distribution...
The Vocabulary Test for Lessons 10-12 will take place on TUESDAY 5-28-13
The assignment for Tuesday will still be due Tuesday...the LAST PAPER GRADE ... Vocabulary Story/Reflection lessons 13-15. Details on Blog post earlier in the month where lessons 10,11,12 details were located!
I have jury duty tomorrow...bring your vocabulary book...the sub plans cover review of lessons 13-15. Make a copy of the review lessons if you do not have a book!
The Vocabulary Test for Lessons 10-12 will take place on TUESDAY 5-28-13
The assignment for Tuesday will still be due Tuesday...the LAST PAPER GRADE ... Vocabulary Story/Reflection lessons 13-15. Details on Blog post earlier in the month where lessons 10,11,12 details were located!
I have jury duty tomorrow...bring your vocabulary book...the sub plans cover review of lessons 13-15. Make a copy of the review lessons if you do not have a book!
Summer Reading for ENGLISH 3 STUDENTS
READ The Invisible Man by Ralph Ellison.
Read the book and take notes on it with respect to characters, plot development, timeline, symbolism, conflicts, outcomes, etc.
There will be NO Summer Reading assignments for AP English Language.
Read the book and take notes on it with respect to characters, plot development, timeline, symbolism, conflicts, outcomes, etc.
There will be NO Summer Reading assignments for AP English Language.
Wednesday, May 22, 2013
Week of May 20th
Tuesday we reviewed for the Vocabulary Test Friday on lessons 10-12
Block Day we completed the review pages in the vocabulary book and started on the cumulative review (147-148)
Our Tempest Discussion looked at the elements of a Fairy Tale (linked to the TEMPEST page of the class website)
Block day we discussed:
elements of a fairy tale found in The Tempest
The Tempest ... literally and figuratively
Humor in the play
Sibling Rivalries
How characters were related to one another
TO DO:
Discuss how conflicts resolved...next time!
Block Day we completed the review pages in the vocabulary book and started on the cumulative review (147-148)
Our Tempest Discussion looked at the elements of a Fairy Tale (linked to the TEMPEST page of the class website)
Block day we discussed:
elements of a fairy tale found in The Tempest
The Tempest ... literally and figuratively
Humor in the play
Sibling Rivalries
How characters were related to one another
TO DO:
Discuss how conflicts resolved...next time!
Monday, May 20, 2013
LAST THREE GRADES...THEN FINALS
Friday we have the Vocabulary Test - lessons 10-12 (multiple choice)
Tuesday 5-28-13 the paper/reflection for lessons 15-15 is due. The instructions ate on the blog post with the instructions for lessons 10-11-12 stories
Block Day 5-29/30
Poetry Test - read and answer questions based on the poem given to the class. This requires TPCASTT knowledge, understanding of poetry vocabulary, and critical thinking.
Final Exam ... Wednesday June 5, 2013 8:30 AM
Study Guide posted a few weeks ago - bring pencils and pens
Block 2 ROOM 322 (I will proctor)
Block 4 ROOM 231
Block 5 ROOM 317
Block 6 ROOM 318
Tuesday 5-28-13 the paper/reflection for lessons 15-15 is due. The instructions ate on the blog post with the instructions for lessons 10-11-12 stories
Block Day 5-29/30
Poetry Test - read and answer questions based on the poem given to the class. This requires TPCASTT knowledge, understanding of poetry vocabulary, and critical thinking.
Final Exam ... Wednesday June 5, 2013 8:30 AM
Study Guide posted a few weeks ago - bring pencils and pens
Block 2 ROOM 322 (I will proctor)
Block 4 ROOM 231
Block 5 ROOM 317
Block 6 ROOM 318
Monday 5-13-13
CORRECTION...
ACTS 4 and 5 of THE TEMPEST are on the same worksheet...it will be due FRIDAY 5-17-13
Homework due Tuesday:
Vocabulary Book Lesson 14 Completing the Sentences, Synonyms, and Antonyms
Lesson 15 (came activities ...due BLOCK DAY)
Today papers were passed back and we discussed lesson 13 in the vocabulary book.
We looked at the poem When I Think About Myself by Maya Angelou
We TPCASTT the poem and focused on TONE
More Poetry Tuesdau and Block Day - Tempest Discussion Next Week!
ACTS 4 and 5 of THE TEMPEST are on the same worksheet...it will be due FRIDAY 5-17-13
Homework due Tuesday:
Vocabulary Book Lesson 14 Completing the Sentences, Synonyms, and Antonyms
Lesson 15 (came activities ...due BLOCK DAY)
Today papers were passed back and we discussed lesson 13 in the vocabulary book.
We looked at the poem When I Think About Myself by Maya Angelou
We TPCASTT the poem and focused on TONE
More Poetry Tuesdau and Block Day - Tempest Discussion Next Week!
Monday 5-20-13
Today we completed Vocabulary Book Pages 141-143 (review of lessons 10-12).
We discussed the Desert News article as it relates to forgiveness/repentance...a THEME in The Tempest
Tomorrow:
Vocabulary Review
Tempest discussion...
The idea of Forgiveness/Repentance in the Tempest
Elements of a Fairy Tale and How the Tempest fits the definition of a Fairy Tale
We discussed the Desert News article as it relates to forgiveness/repentance...a THEME in The Tempest
Tomorrow:
Vocabulary Review
Tempest discussion...
The idea of Forgiveness/Repentance in the Tempest
Elements of a Fairy Tale and How the Tempest fits the definition of a Fairy Tale
Friday, May 17, 2013
Friday 5-17-13
Today papers were passed back and the LAST homework assignment was collected.
IF you still own me a RESUME...bring it BEFORE SCHOOL MONDAY.
Due Monday: read the Article from the Desert News. Prepare for a class discussion on The Tempest Monday.
Next Week:
OR BONUS ... due BEFORE SCHOOL on MONDAY 5-20-13
Class Time: Vocabulary Lessons 10-12 reviews/Tempest Talk/Poetry
Friday 5-24-13 Vocabulary Test Lessons 10-12
IF you still own me a RESUME...bring it BEFORE SCHOOL MONDAY.
Due Monday: read the Article from the Desert News. Prepare for a class discussion on The Tempest Monday.
Next Week:
OR BONUS ... due BEFORE SCHOOL on MONDAY 5-20-13
Class Time: Vocabulary Lessons 10-12 reviews/Tempest Talk/Poetry
Friday 5-24-13 Vocabulary Test Lessons 10-12
Thursday, May 16, 2013
Block Days
Continue with Vocabulary Introduction of Lesson 15 - correcting completing the sentences and synonyms and antonyms
return papers
discuss poem: THE FISH by Elizabeth Bishop
Upfront Magazines passes out (Facebook & Free Speech on the cover)
return papers
discuss poem: THE FISH by Elizabeth Bishop
Upfront Magazines passes out (Facebook & Free Speech on the cover)
Sunday, May 12, 2013
The Week of Monday 5-13-13
Monday we will correct Vocabulary Book Pages 154-155 (completing the sentences, Synonyms, and antonyms from lesson 13)
Monday, Block Day and Friday the last THE LAST THREE homework assignments are due ...acts 3-4-5 ... do your best...end the year STRONG!
This week we'll Introduce Vocabulary lessons 13 and 14, discuss poetry, and The Tempest.
Monday, Block Day and Friday the last THE LAST THREE homework assignments are due ...acts 3-4-5 ... do your best...end the year STRONG!
This week we'll Introduce Vocabulary lessons 13 and 14, discuss poetry, and The Tempest.
Tuesday, May 7, 2013
Tuesday 5-7-13
Today we corrected Vocabulary Book Pages 134-135 then took the FRANKENSTEIN ESSAY TEST.
AFTER the test...for Homework if not done in class:
Vocabulary Book pages 136-137
If done with all of that:
Read The Tempest or Upfront Magazine
AFTER the test...for Homework if not done in class:
Vocabulary Book pages 136-137
If done with all of that:
Read The Tempest or Upfront Magazine
Monday, May 6, 2013
Monday 5-6-13
Today Vocabulary Lesson 12 + Grammar Concepts story was turned in at the start of class (resume' also, if applicable)
We discussed Romantic and Gothic "elements" in literature and how they applied to the novel Frankenstein ... also connected with Macbeth and BNW.
Multiple Choice Frankenstein Part of the test...
Tomorrow ....
Vocabulary Activity Lesson 12
Frankenstein essay test
Tempest Act 1 WS due
We discussed Romantic and Gothic "elements" in literature and how they applied to the novel Frankenstein ... also connected with Macbeth and BNW.
Multiple Choice Frankenstein Part of the test...
Tomorrow ....
Vocabulary Activity Lesson 12
Frankenstein essay test
Tempest Act 1 WS due
Friday, May 3, 2013
Outside Reading Bonus...
The Week of May 6th is the last week to get a book approved. ALL OR projects must be completed by Monday 5-20-13.
Remember BONUS Projects do not count if all required class work is not completed.
Remember BONUS Projects do not count if all required class work is not completed.
FINAL EXAM STUDY GUIDE
The English Final Exam will be SCANTRON and ESSAY. Bring a few pens, pencils, and erasers.
Essay Portion:
There will be 1 essay question that covers The Tempest specifically. It will cover concepts relating to THEMES, STORY STRUCTURE, PLOT, CONFLICT, AND CHARACTERIZATION.
There will be a second essay relating to books from the ENTIRE YEAR. The essay will require COW from two books from each semester...first semester only one of the choices can come from Summer Reading.
Poor scores were on one of the essays on the semester 1 final due to A LACK OF READING DIRECTIONS (LIT BOOK STORIES QUESTION...ANSWERED WITH NOVEL INFORMATION). Read the question and answer the question that is asked of you...not what you wished was asked. The question will require you to demonstrate your understanding of concepts that ran through all the novels from the year.
Multiple Choice Portion:
Vocabulary Book Lessons 13-15
The Tempest
I have LUNCH DUTY on Thursdays...drop by and see me then if you have questions about something that will be covered on he final exam.
Essay Portion:
There will be 1 essay question that covers The Tempest specifically. It will cover concepts relating to THEMES, STORY STRUCTURE, PLOT, CONFLICT, AND CHARACTERIZATION.
There will be a second essay relating to books from the ENTIRE YEAR. The essay will require COW from two books from each semester...first semester only one of the choices can come from Summer Reading.
Poor scores were on one of the essays on the semester 1 final due to A LACK OF READING DIRECTIONS (LIT BOOK STORIES QUESTION...ANSWERED WITH NOVEL INFORMATION). Read the question and answer the question that is asked of you...not what you wished was asked. The question will require you to demonstrate your understanding of concepts that ran through all the novels from the year.
Multiple Choice Portion:
Vocabulary Book Lessons 13-15
The Tempest
I have LUNCH DUTY on Thursdays...drop by and see me then if you have questions about something that will be covered on he final exam.
Friday 5-3-13
Vocabulary Quiz 11 was taken after reviewing Antonyms and Vocabulary in Context
After Quiz:
Read Upfront Magazine
Read Frankenstein
or Read The Tempest
DUE Monday:
Vocabulary Story 12
Frankenstein Test (MC)
We will discuss Romantic and Gothic elements of the novel
Tuesday:
The Tempest Act 1 WS
Frankenstein Essay part of Test
Block Day...POETRY Discussion
Due Friday 5-10-13
Vocabulary Quiz 12 (MC)
The Tempest Act 2 WS
After Quiz:
Read Upfront Magazine
Read Frankenstein
or Read The Tempest
DUE Monday:
Vocabulary Story 12
Frankenstein Test (MC)
We will discuss Romantic and Gothic elements of the novel
Tuesday:
The Tempest Act 1 WS
Frankenstein Essay part of Test
Block Day...POETRY Discussion
Due Friday 5-10-13
Vocabulary Quiz 12 (MC)
The Tempest Act 2 WS
Frankenstein Reviews This Week
We discussed:
the role of book and the power of words
Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs
The evidence of religion/faith in the novel
The Prometheus Myth
Relating Victor and the Creature to Prometheus as well as God and Adam/Eve
Human Nature
the role of book and the power of words
Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs
The evidence of religion/faith in the novel
The Prometheus Myth
Relating Victor and the Creature to Prometheus as well as God and Adam/Eve
Human Nature
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