Friday 12-9-16...BNW DIscussion

BLOCK 6 had one final presentation

Papers were passed back in most blocks

Reminders about finals/rooms...will post on MONDAY for TUESDAY and also post on DOOR of classroom

REMINDER...DOWNLOAD INTERSESSION ASSIGNMENT

BNW Discussion:

• Huxley's mastery ... innuendos about many cultures through history (Greece/India/USA/Germany discussed/reviewed today)
• p. 70 .... Words are like X-Rays.... Power of books/words ... restriction of books/changing history (connect with Nazi Party in WWII)
• John the Savage and Bernard...neither have real friends nor fit in
• John and Bernard not being true friends to one another
• John standing up for what he believes in ... no matter what others think/Bernard as well
• Connecting John/Bernard/Helmholtz with other characters (TEXT-TO-TEXT)
• Foreshadowing John's Suicide...page 136 .... then last page of book

Block Days

Block Days we completed presentations and discussed BNW

Topics:
Role of SOMA to level emotions
How and Why the World State tried to create STABILITY
The "person" who feels vs the "person" who behaves/feels like a robot
Desire to fit in
Role of community
Importance of relationships
Role of Science

Friday 12-2 and Monday 12-5 and Tuesday 12-6

Friday 12-2 We continued with presentations
Block 4 completed presentations and began to delve into the RATIONALE behind how the World State was made...looking first at page 223 ... population based on ICEBERG.

Monday 12-5
All blocks began where Block 4 was on Friday and also looked deeper at what MOND's plan was to create the "utopia"
Page 220 includes a passage discussing what was eliminated from the world...lists items that cause man vs self and man vs man conflicts...to create STABILITY
Students added to the list while I did a binder check
Presentations continued

Tuesday 12-6 RETREAT

UPCOMING:

• BLOCK DAYS...complete presentations, complete discussion from Monday, and transfer some papers to CLASS PORTFOLIOS
• FRIDAY: BNW DISCUSSION, Intersession Assignment Discussion, and paper return
• Monday Part 1 of Final In Class
• Tuesday Final Exam

Block Days

Class Presentations on Block Day ... what is not done on Block Day will be completed Friday

Tuesday 11-28-16

Today papers were returned and the Character Analysis was turned in. Students had time to work on presentations due next class period.

Grammar Flip Due Wednesday

Binder Organized Monday 12-5-16...all papers in the correct place

Tuesday 11-22

Mass and Turkey Trot

Papers will be passed back
Final Exam Study guide posted under "FINAL EXAM" in CANVAS

In class we will work on CHARACTER ANALYSIS ... due Tuesday 11-29

REMINDERS:
Group Project work day in class 11-29
Group Project Presentations 11-30
Last Grammar Flip for Semester 1 is due 11-30
St. Vincent de Paul essay continues to be due on Mondays (Tuesday next week)

INTERSESSION WORK will be posted and discussed the week before final exams

Monday 11-21

Today we completed and corrected WC page 756 EX 22
The Library Paper rubric was collected

Tomorrow-time to work on character analysis

FRIDAY 11-18-16

Vocabulary Quiz

After Quiz Read Upfront from BLOCK DAY

REMINDER: Paper Final Draft Uploaded by 8 PM Sunday night...rubric/drafts/peer edits to class on Monday

THURSDAY BLOCK DAY 11-17

BLOCKS 1-3-5:

Completed and Corrected Vocabulary Book Pages 117-120

 

READ/REVIEW BLUE RULES WRITERS CHOICE 733-748

COMPLETE and CORRECT EX 15 page 748 and EX 2-3-4 pages 774-775

READ UPFRONT ARTICLE “Will a Robot Take Your Job” AND “Are We Heading Toward a New Cold War”

WEDNESDAY BLOCK DAY

Today in class we completed and corrected Vocabulary Lesson 8 (ODDS) Choosing the Right Words and Completing the Sentences

We Started a Writers Choice Section on COMMAS, COLONS, and SEMICOLONS
We read the "blue rules" on pages 733-743 and completed and corrected the following:
735 EX 4 #1-3-5
736 EX 5 #1-3-5
740 EX 9 #1-2-3
742 EX 10# 7-8-9
743 EX 11 # 1-3-5

We started reading UPFRONT: "Will a Robot Take Your Job"

Monday 11-14 and Tuesday 11-15

Today BNW was turned in and we completed and corrected Vocabulary Lesson 7 Completing The Sentences - ODDS

Then we started to discuss BNW:
Science Fiction
Motto ... community....identity...stability
ESSENTIAL QUESTION: What happens if SCIENCE/TECHNOLOGY rules and PEOPLE forget about MORALS/ETHICS?

TUESDAY 11-15
Group Project in Library

BLOCK DAY 11-9 and 11-10

Today in class we completed and corrected VOCABULARY LESSON 9 Completing the Sentences - EVNS

We discussed:
MAUS ... how this book could be categorized (and defined categories)
Memoir/Biography/Historical Fiction
We discussed difference between a GRAPHIC NOVEL and a COMIC BOOK

"The Lottery"
Tradition - why
Who wanted tradition changed and why
Tessie Hutchinson
Procedures and Supplies for the actual lottery to be administered
Publication of the story (original)

Tuesday 11-8

Today we completed and corrected VOCABULARY LESSON 8 Completing the Sentences (evens)
Papers were returned

We discussed "The Lottery"

• Words used to indicate setting and historical era
• Words used to indicate professions of townspeople
• Equipment used in lottery (listed all blocks)
• Procedures of the lottery - block 1
• Tradition ... those for and those against

Monday 11-7

Today we had a peer editing workshop for the Library Contest Paper.

I will read intro / thesis for papers that earned 70% or less on paper one. If you wish me to read yours, or read an intermediate draft, come by during tutoring time.

Final draft uploaded Sunday 11-20 8 PM ... bring rubric, draft, and peer editing papers (from today) back on Monday 11-21.

November 3 and 4

November 3rd we will be in the library to start our group project (group mates = table mates).

We will continue in the library Tuesday 11-15 and have an additional in-class work day Tuesday 11-29. Projects are due 11-30.

Friday 11-4 we will have our grammar quiz #2.

Active Read "The Lottery" by Tuesday 11-8

REMINDER...Library Contest Draft is due UPLOADED to TURNITIN.COM via CANVAS by Sunday 11-6 at 8 PM. Rough draft + Rubric must be printed and brought to class for peer review day on Monday 11-7-16.

November 1, 2016

REMEMBER CLUB DAY IS WED. during homeroom
REMEMBER NO SHAVE NOVEMBER begins11-2-16

BLOCKS 1-3-4-5-6
In class we completed and corrected
VOCABULARY LESSON 7 Choosing the Right Words - EVENS
WC page 637 EX 6 ALL and 651 EX 4 ALL
Papers were passed back

We discussed MAUS - how the book is also Artie's story...and watched a video of Artie Speaking

Wall Street Journal article read...search for thesis, supporting evidence, and attention grabber

REMINDER...Thursday is a MONDAY schedule...Blocks 1-2-3-4-5-6

HALLOWEEN ... and beyond

REMINDER: MASS day tomorrow...Block DAYS Tuesday and Wednesday this week (Wednesday is CLUB DAY during homeroom)

REMINDER: NO SHAVE NOVEMBER begins 11-3-16 ... students must be clean shaven for MASS 11-22 (or can wear spirit dress on Mondays in November). Proceeds support Hogar Infantil orphanage.

CLASS DETAILS:
In class we completed and corrected WC pages 632-634 EX 1 and 2 ALL and pages 649-650 EX 1 and 2 ALL

Papers were passed back as WC was being done at the start of the class.

We continued our MAUS/LETTERS discussion today:
1. ALLUSIONS MLK, JR made to historical figures/why
2. Connotation of "EXTREMIST"
3. MLKJr.'s rationale for advocating for NONVIOLENT PROTESTS
    TEXT-TO-WORLD connection (2016 and most recent past)
     TEXT-TO-TEXT connection (reminder of last week's discussion) with MAUS

REMINDER: GRAMMAR QUIZ FRIDAY

EXTENDED ... I mentioned have WRITERS CHOICE every day in OCTOBER...continue to bring it till THANKSGIVING BREAK

Block Day 1-26/27 and Friday 10-28

Block Day we will take the MAUS and Letter from Birmingham Jail Quiz

Prior to the quiz...

Block 1 will complete and correct Vocab Lesson 9 Synonyms and Antonyms

Blocks 4 and 6 will finish SUTRA discussion

Block 3 and 5 will start reading "The Great Migration" story in the most recent Upfront Magazine

ALL BLOCKS will discuss...
AUTHENTICITY of MEMORY in MAUS


FRIDAY 10-28-16
Complete and Correct WC pages 504-505 EX 15/16 ODDS

We will have a Writers Workshop to brainstorm ideas/start a draft of the argumentative paper - LIBRARY CONTEST PAPER - if you could only save one book...what would it be...explain why...
 

Tuesday 10-25

It is TWO MONTHS till Christmas...we need to celebrate our success in QUARTER 1 and find ways to improve as Quarter 2 begins...

Today...

• Block 1 completed and corrected the portion of Friday's quiz that was administered without a key for F/G/H.  Block 1 was given the new UPFRONT ... bring to class each day.
• Blocks 3, 4, 5 and 6 completed and corrected VOCABULARY LESSON 9 SYNONYMS AND ANTONYMS

We discussed PTSD Symptoms...and found evidence in MAUS where VLADEK/ANJA/MALA could have exhibited signs of PTSD.

Monday 10-24-16

Today Vocabulary Story Lessons 7-9 was turned in ... the last one for this semester

We went over due dates for the quarter as posted on the board as well as on CANVAS

We completed and corrected Vocabulary 8 Synonyms and Antonyms

We discussed MAUS/Letters Connection:
Page 3 Paragraph 3 of letters used to connect...

What did Vladek do or tell about others doing during WWII that may or may not have been legal (perhaps as a form of resistance) ... in war we sometimes make choiceless choices to survive.

Chart Examples from Maus I and Maus II

Thursday 10-20 and Friday 10-21

Thursday 10-20  
1. Complete and correct VOCABULARY BOOK LESSON 7 Synonyms and Antonyms
2. MAUS Discussion...

• begins with TITLE/COVER ART/SUBTITLES 
• Common Confusion...Artie = Author
• Animals to depict prejudice
• Stories intertwined Vladek...Anja...Artie

Friday 10-21 - Grammar Quiz
After Grammar Quiz...Active Read "Letters from A Birmingham Jail" to discuss ALONG with MAUS next week...will be covered on the MAUS Quiz next week  -  BLOCK DAY

REMINDERS:

• Vocabulary Story 7-8-9 Due Monday 10-24
• St. Vincent de Paul due on Monday 10-24 if that applies to you
• MAUS/LETTERS Quiz Block Day 10-26/10-27 

NO SHAVE NOVEMBER pre-sales going on now...

Tuesday 10-18-16

Today MAUS II was turned in (if not yesterday)

Papers were passed back

Groups concluded SUTRA work - active reading/visualizing
Groups presented SUTRA

PSAT TOMORROW....Blocks 1-6 on Thursday

MONDAY 10-17-16

do not forget...MASS/TIED DAY TOMORROW
PSAT WEDNESDAY

Today in class MAUS II was collected - due today or tomorrow

We corrected WC from Friday 525 ex 11 and 532 ex 4 (1-10) NOTE... you are responsible for knowing HOW phrases are used in sentences...

For example...GERUNDS are NOUNS which are:
Subjects
DO/IO
PN
Object of a Preposition

After...we divided into groups to active read Sutra, make 3 text-to-text connections, and illustrate given section

Friday 10-14-16

Today we took the Vocabulary Quiz Lessons 5 and 6

AFTER the quiz complete:
WC 525 EX 11 (write GERUND + Function in Sentence)
WC 532 EX 4 1-10

Remember:
St. Vincent de Paul due Monday if applicable
MAUS II due Monday or Tuesday

BRING MAUS I and MAUS II to class starting TUESDAY

BLOCK DAYS 10-12 and 10-13

Block Days Vocabulary Lesson 6 Choosing the Right Words (ODDS) was completed and corrected along with lesson 5 page 69 and lesson 6 page 79

Papers were returned, binders organized in Blocks 1-3-5

PSAT Practice Test 2 ... Section 2 was completed and corrected

We started WC page 525 Gerunds

Tuesday 10-11

Today in class we will complete and correct VOCABULARY LESSON 5 Choosing the Right Word - EVENS

We will discuss WALL STREET JOURNAL ARTICLES

PSAT Books will be passed out - test WED. 10-19-16

Monday 10-10

NOTE: The quarter ends 10-21

NOTE: Friday's Vocab Quiz 5-6 will be 30 questions - not 40

NOTE: Due to Homecoming...MAUS II will be accepted ON TIME either Monday 10-17 or Tuesday 10-18

Today In class...

MAUS I was turned in
Vocab 6 Synonyms and Antonyms + Completing the Sentences 1-10 were completed and corrected
Ms. MacVay passed back papers
Wall Street Discussion about topic from last week...new paper today...complete items 1-4-6 from list

Block Day and Friday 10-5-6-7

Block Day:
We completed and corrected 1-7 on the PARTICIPLE WORKSHEET
As we wrote the sentences on the board we discussed the GRAMMAR CONCEPTS that arose

We discussed/took notes on  STORY OF AN HOUR ... tone, mood, setting,  key details, irony, and looked back at foreshadowing

FRIDAY - Completed and Corrected Vocabulary Lesson 5 Synonyms and Antonyms (did not get to due to short classes/Hall of Fame Rally)
Writer's Workshop...we discussed PREPOSITIONAL PHRASES (WC 519-520) and looked for how we used prepositions and prepositional phrases in VOCAB STORY 1-2-3. We made revisions to our story to make it less wordy or to avoid prepositions at the end of sentences.

Tuesday 10-4-16

Today we discussed PARTICIPLES and PARTICIPLE PHRASES from pages 523-524 in the Writers Choice Book.

EVERYONE NEEDS their WRITERS CHOICE BOOK in class all month of October. 

Then...

Wall Street Journals were handed out
By table...pick an article for everyone at the table to read
Active read ... following Mortimer Adler's tips
Underline THESIS (#1 on white handout) by block day

Monday 10-3-16

Today we will complete and correct vocabulary Lesson 5 SYNONYMS and ANTONYMS

We will discuss How to Mark a Book

We will begin to use our Writer's Choice Book...UNIT 12 PHRASES.
Today - Participles and Participial Phrases pages 523-524 on TUESDAY

The Short Story "The Story of an Hour" will be passed out. Active read by BLOCK DAY.

PAY SPECIAL ATTENTION TO IRONY. Review IRONY HERE.

REMINDER...MASS TOMORROW

Friday 9-30-16

The sub administered the Vocabulary Quiz for lessons 3 and 4

After the quiz:
1. Read How to Mark a Book
2. Read Maus
3. Reminder: Vocab Story 4-5-6 due on Monday

Block Day 9-28 and 9-29

Block Day we completed and corrected Vocabulary Lessons 3 and 4 Completing the Sentences 11-15

THEN we watched more of the Ted K. Video

THEN we took the Summer Reading Test

HOMEWORK DUE MONDAY: Active Read "How to Mark a Book" ... there will be time to read after the test and Friday's Vocab Quiz.

UPCOMING:

• Vocab Quiz Friday 9-30 Lessons 3/4 (SAME FORMAT)
• Monday 10-3 Vocabulary Story Lessons 4-5-6

DO NOT FORGET:

• Final Draft of CATE Paper Uploaded Thursday 10-6, Rough Draft/Peer Edits/Rubric brought to class 10-7
• MAUS I Reading Guide 10-10-17

 

Tuesday 9-27-16

Today we completed and corrected VOCABULARY LESSON 4 - Completing the Sentences 1-10

We discussed paper revisions...all papers have been looked at as of AFTER SCHOOL.
Please look at comments - some people need to bring a draft to tutoring time.
IMPORTANT FIXES NEEDED -  this is a paper about INNOVATION blending with TRADITION ... not evolution or change over time. Make sure the KEY words are in the intro/thesis and reiterated in conclusion.

We watched part of Ted. K's video about Morrie...Lessons on Life...will finish BLOCK DAY then take Summer Reading Test.

Monday 9-26

Today we completed and corrected Vocabulary Lesson 3 Completing the Sentences 1-10

THEN

We peer edited TWO papers

REMINDERS:
1. CATE final draft is uploaded by Thursday 10-6-16 at 8 PM
BRING RUBRIC, ROUGH DRAFT WITH COMMENTS, AND PEER EDITING PAGES ON Friday 10-7-16

2. Summer Reading Test Block Day this week
3. Vocabulary quiz Lessons 3 and 4 on Friday 

Friday 9-23-16

Completed and corrected Vocabulary Lesson 4 page 59

Discussed FOCUS STATEMENTS and Began Pre-Write for CATE DRAFT due Sunday (uploaded) and a copy printed and brought to class with the rubric on Monday for Peer Editing.

Block Day 9-21 and 22

Block Day ... seating charts began

We completed and corrected VOCABULARY LESSON 3 Choosing the Right Word 1-10
We discussed TWO NEW THESIS Worksheets and completed part A ... discussing and taking notes on the idea of PARALLEL STRUCTURE aka PARALLEL CONSTRUCTION

We discussed the character and conflict charts

ALL BLOCKS DID NOT get to the TED K. Interview. Will watch Tuesday 9-27-16.

Tuesday 9-20-16

Today we completed and corrected Vocabulary Lesson 4 SYNONYMS and ANTONYMS

We discussed upcoming assignments for the rest of the month - through Oct. 7th (What is on the back board).

We began working on Conflict and Character Charts ... finding page numbers to support our responses.

Monday 9-19-16

Today we completed and corrected Vocabulary Lesson 3 SYNONYMS and ANTONYMS

Papers were returned

The first three items from the THESIS handout were discussed. The THESIS and supporting information from "Dreaming Big in the New India" were discussed.

BLOCK 1: Character WS
Blocks 3-4-5: Conflict WS

HW:
Block 1 Character WS MITCH
Blocks 3 and 4 find 2 conflicts for MITCH (with page #s)
Block 5 find two conflicts for MORRIE

Friday 9-16-16 + A Book Recommendation

Today in class we took the Vocabulary Quiz Lessons 1 and 2
After the quiz...HOMEWORK IF NOT DONE IN CLASS:

• Active Read Upfront Article "Dreaming Big in the The New India"
• Highlight THESIS STATEMENT
• STAR Supporting DETAILS
• Complete 1-3 on Thesis Handout given to you on block day

BOOK RECOMMENDATION...

The Prequel to Maze Runner is coming soon (The Fever Code)...learn how/why the Maze was created! Read more here.

Block Day September 14 and 15

Block Days we LOOKED CLOSE at Thesis Statements:

• We started by investigating page 1 of the THESIS HANDOUT
• We practiced writing a thesis statement to answer the prompt: Which character do you believed changed the most in TWM, Mitch or Morrie? Support your answer with 3 examples from the text.
• We looked at Wall Street journal articles and found thesis statements in the articles.
• We concluded by completing the character chart - listing changes throughout the story for our Dynamic Round Characters: Mitch and Morrie
•  

We also:

• Completed and Corrected Vocabulary Lesson 2 page 31
• Discussed MAUS and BNW Study guide due dates posted (Otc. 10, 17 and Nov. 14)on CANVAS and the need to chuck assignments into small sections.  

Monday 9-12 and Tuesday 9-13

Monday we completed and corrected Vocabulary Lessons 1 and 2 Completing the Sentences 11-20

Vocabulary Stories were turned in to the bin and "stray" papers were collected (Syllabus signed, Upfront $, Kleenex, and Binder Check)

Blocks 1 and 3 started discussing Characterization from Tuesdays with Morrie

REMINDER: Grammar Flip due WEDNESDAYS all month
REMINDER: Vocabulary Quiz on Friday

Tuesday we completed and corrected Vocabulary Book Lesson 1 page 21
We discussed the Upfront WS "Get a Clue" to look at VOCABULARY words in context
We discussed DYNAMIC CHARACTERS...Mitch and Morrie and the changes they experienced

FORMULA:
Topic Sentence: Character starts as ___ due to ___ becomes ___
Follow With: TEXTUAL EVIDENCE to support

Friday 9-9-16

Congrats on a Successful Second Week!

During Class Block 1 will transfer portfolios to Mr. Cudal

Blocks 1-3-5 will turn in poems

ALL Blocks will complete a Grammar Diagnostic and read the Upfront article  "Dreaming Big in the New India" after they finish

Due Monday - Vocabulary Story Lesson 1-3, St. Vincent de Paul Essay (if that pertains to you)

BONUS...Where is this CLAES OLDENBERG sculpture located? Email me by 5 PM Saturday 9-10-16 with your answer AND SOURCE...

Block Day 9-7 and 9-8

Block Day 9-7 I will be at St. Vincent de Paul with a few of your classmates.

ALL BLOCKS ON 9-7 and 9-8
1. Complete and Correct Vocabulary Lesson 2 Synonyms, Antonyms, and Choosing the Right Word 1-10

Blocks 4 and 6
Active read and complete "What's At Stake" from the September 5th Upfront Magazine. Complete packet … homework what is NOT done in class.

Blocks 1-3-5
Summer Reading Assignments Rubrics will be returned. 
The Upfront Magazine Article and Worksheets will be discussed from LAST BLOCK DAY. 
Where I am From Poem will be started...due Friday 9-9-16 

Tuesday 9-6-16

Welcome Back from a THREE DAY WEEKEND!

Today in class we:
1. Completed and corrected Vocabulary Lesson 1 Choosing the RightWord
2. Turned in supplies - if not turned in today...bring during my tutoring time before school tomorrow, Wednesday 9-7-16.
3. Started talking about CHARACTERIZATION...TOOK NOTES ON DYNAMIC, STATIC, FLAT, AND ROUND character types.
 4. Wrote down due dates for next two weeks

NOTE: I will be at St. Vincent de Paul tomorrow

BONUS: email me by 8 pm 9-6-16 with the title and name of the artist who made the picture.

Friday 9-2-16

Congrats...we had a GREAT FIRST WEEK!

Today EVERYONE WILL:
1. Discuss St. Vincent de Paul Assignment and Vocabulary Story Assignments and Warwick's Bonus
2. Volunteer for "Note taker" job in each block
3. Turn in signed syllabus, Upfront $, and Kleenex if not already handed in to me
4. Put name on Summer Project if needed...I have a few not graded as they are currently "He Who Will Not Be Named"

Getting Us Back on The Same Page:

• Blocks 4 and 6 will correct Vocabulary that was not corrected on Block Day and will turn in Where I am From STAPLED to rubric and discuss UPFRONT
• Block 1 will correct Vocabulary that was not corrected on Block Day and will discuss UPFRONT.
• Blocks 3 and 5 will correct Vocabulary that was not corrected on Block Day and will discuss UPFRONT. Both blocks will write names on CARDS.

Block Days 8/30 and 9/1 ... 9/7 and 9/8

I missed Blocks 3 and 5 today for a Rotary Interact Event and will miss Blocks 4 and 6 on September 7th for St. Vincent de Paul...the classes will all be in a different place for the 2 block days ... they will be on the same page by the conclusion of next week. 

Each block will be customized due to my absence.
August 30th Blocks 4 and 6 ... homework due 9-2: Vocabulary Lesson 1 ... what was not finished in class + Where I am From Poem
September 1
Block 1 ... complete Vocab. that was not done in class and Upfront Packet pages 1 and 4
Blocks 3/5 complete Upfront Packet - all 4 pages

September 7th I will be at St. Vincent de Paul ... Blocks 4 and 6 will complete Upfront Packet
September 8th ... Blocks 1-3-5 will work on Where I am From Poem...due Sept 9th.

Welcome to English 2 for the 2016-2017 Academic Year

The first few days of school we are going through the syllabus and class procedures.

We will discuss:

• Supplies needed for the class
• Bringing work to class printed and ready
• Having hard copies of books at all times
• Computer/cell phone policy
• Signing up for St. Vincent de Paul 
• Signing up an official note taker for each block
• Vocabulary Books will be used BLOCK DAY...make a copy of a friend's lesson 1 if you do not have it yet.

Wednesday 5-25-16

Frankenstein Tests were returned and we discussed

Group project announcements:

• Be ready at start of class TOMORROW
• 5 minute presentations - cut off after 5 minutes
• Be ready...will present even if people are absent
• All students need a rubric at the START of class.

Tuesday 5-24

time to work on TEMPEST PROJECT

Monday 5-23-16

Tempest WS turned in AND Tempest project groups assigned

Grammar Flip due by 7 AM tomorrow

Time to work on Tempest Project in class Tuesday and Wednesday - due THURSDAY 5-26

May 20th

Portfolio organization

BLOCK 5 - Yearbooks once done

May 18 and 19

Discussion (Frankenstein + BNW science)
Frankenstein TEST

Tuesday 5-17

Discussed Frankenstein (from handout last week)

• Religion
• Victor's response when he knows he has done wrong

Discussed Will Rio be Ready? (Upfront)

• Sources credible or not?
• Any sign of boas?
• Thesis stmt
• Focus Stmt
• Text features used to make point

Monday 5-16-16

Finish discussing role of FEMALES

Discuss the Revenge Plot between Victor and the Creature ... what as the "climax" in each "man's" story that lead to this moment?

Block Day and Friday

Block Day Discussed the role FEMALE CHARACTERS played in Frankenstein...

Victor's Mom
Elizabeth
Justine
Safie
The Female Monster
Walton's Sister

We found TEXTUAL EVIDENCE to support our response

The characters we did not discuss on block day we will dicuss Monday 5-16

We read Upfront Article "The Race to Save the Elephants"

Friday - Pronoun Quiz

Time to work on Frankenstein Discussion topics:

1516 Frankenstein Discussion Topics

Prepare for MONDAY

What was the “straw that broke the camel’s back” for Victor and the creature that set each on a “revenge” mission? Trace the revenge plot in the story. What word choices were used? What emotions expressed? Who won in the end?

Prepare for TUESDAY

Where was a sense of RELIGION communicated in the story?

Victor fell ill when things went wrong for him or when his conscience got the best of him…find examples (5) to support this THROUGHOUT the book.

Prepare for BLOCK DAY (test on block day)

Scientific advancements can have negative consequences. Support this statement with THREE example from BNW and three from Frankenstein.

How does Frankenstein help us understand the concept of HUMAN DEVELIOPMENT (both physically, mentally, and emotionally).