Today we completed VOCAB TEST 13-15.
Vocab Story 10-12 and 13-15 and Writing Exam were transferred to portfolio
Sonnet not prepared with the group in class on block day needs to be finished for Monday class presentation
Announced TEMPEST ASSIGNMENT...Suggested chunking assignment into smaller sections....
Week of May 2 - Acts 1 and 2
Week of May 9th - Acts 3/4
Week of May 16 - Act 5 and WS
Friday, April 29, 2016
Tuesday, April 26, 2016
Tuesday 4-19-Tuesday 4-25
I have had internet connectivity issues at home...sorry for the delay...back on track now...
Tuesday 4-19: Blocks 3/4 and 5/6 had a different schedule as there was a guest speaker blocks 5/6 on Monday
Blocks 3/4 completing the sentences (vocab 15)
Macbeth discussion continues
Block Day:
Vocab 15 Choosing the right word (15)
Discussion of TRAGIC HERO - MACBETH
Test last 30 minutes
Friday 4-22
Vocab Quiz 14 (11-20) and 15
Paper return
Turn in FRANKENSTEIN
AFTER QUIZ READ Upfront: "Poison in the Water", "The Battle over Daylight Savings Time", "The Most Dangerous Book in the World"
Monday 4-25
Vocabulary Review pages 196-197
Discuss Upfront: "The Battle over Daylight Savings Time"
Tuesday 4-26
Everyone will discuss SONNETS and begin to TPCASTT a Sonnet
Vocabulary Review pages 194-195, 200, 202
Tuesday 4-19: Blocks 3/4 and 5/6 had a different schedule as there was a guest speaker blocks 5/6 on Monday
Blocks 3/4 completing the sentences (vocab 15)
Macbeth discussion continues
Block Day:
Vocab 15 Choosing the right word (15)
Discussion of TRAGIC HERO - MACBETH
Test last 30 minutes
Friday 4-22
Vocab Quiz 14 (11-20) and 15
Paper return
Turn in FRANKENSTEIN
AFTER QUIZ READ Upfront: "Poison in the Water", "The Battle over Daylight Savings Time", "The Most Dangerous Book in the World"
Monday 4-25
Vocabulary Review pages 196-197
Discuss Upfront: "The Battle over Daylight Savings Time"
- Sources author uses to back up her claims...credible?
- any evident BIAS?
- Thesis statement
- Focus statement
Tuesday 4-26
Everyone will discuss SONNETS and begin to TPCASTT a Sonnet
Vocabulary Review pages 194-195, 200, 202
Monday, April 18, 2016
Monday 4-18-16
Blocks 3 and 4:
Completed and Corrected Vocabulary Lesson 15 Synonyms, Antonyms, and Words in Context
We then discussed the Macbeth WS...reviewed the concepts on the WS:
Irony:
Conflict:
Macbeth Test moved to BLOCK DAY
Blocks 5 and 6 had a guest speaker
Due tomorrow...GRAMMAR FLIP
Completed and Corrected Vocabulary Lesson 15 Synonyms, Antonyms, and Words in Context
We then discussed the Macbeth WS...reviewed the concepts on the WS:
Irony:
- Dramatic Irony
- Verbal Irony
- Situational Irony
Conflict:
- Man vs Man
- Man vs Self
- Man vs Nature
- Man vs Society
- Man vs Fate
Macbeth Test moved to BLOCK DAY
Blocks 5 and 6 had a guest speaker
Due tomorrow...GRAMMAR FLIP
Friday, April 15, 2016
Friday 4-15-16
Vocabulary Quiz Lesson 13 adn 14 (1-10)
After Quiz...Macbeth Worksheets - 2 - due Monday.
After Quiz...Macbeth Worksheets - 2 - due Monday.
Thursday, April 14, 2016
Tuesday and Block Day
Like last week...
Tuesday was spent in the library working on the persuasive outline...due Thursday for everyone.
Block Days...completed and corrected Vocabulary 14 - completing the sentences
Outstanding resumes were turned in
NOTE: The last two people are finishing Writing Exam Make-Ups due to absence...exams will be passed out next week.
Topics Discussed:
BLOCK 5:
ROLE of Nature in the play
Instances of Humor to offset tension
Motivation...how does Lady Macbeth motivate Macbeth? How does he self-motivate?
Examples that demonstrate Macbeth and/or Lady Macbeth have a conscience...understand right vs wring.
Block 3:
Instances of Humor to offset tension
Examples that demonstrate Macbeth and/or Lady Macbeth have a conscience...understand right vs wring.
Block 4:
Instances of Humor to offset tension
Motivation...how does Lady Macbeth motivate Macbeth? How does he self-motivate?
Examples that demonstrate Macbeth and/or Lady Macbeth have a conscience...understand right vs wring.
Block 6:
Instances of Humor to offset tension
Examples that demonstrate Macbeth and/or Lady Macbeth have a conscience...understand right vs wring.
Tuesday was spent in the library working on the persuasive outline...due Thursday for everyone.
Block Days...completed and corrected Vocabulary 14 - completing the sentences
Outstanding resumes were turned in
NOTE: The last two people are finishing Writing Exam Make-Ups due to absence...exams will be passed out next week.
Topics Discussed:
BLOCK 5:
ROLE of Nature in the play
Instances of Humor to offset tension
Motivation...how does Lady Macbeth motivate Macbeth? How does he self-motivate?
Examples that demonstrate Macbeth and/or Lady Macbeth have a conscience...understand right vs wring.
Block 3:
Instances of Humor to offset tension
Examples that demonstrate Macbeth and/or Lady Macbeth have a conscience...understand right vs wring.
Block 4:
Instances of Humor to offset tension
Motivation...how does Lady Macbeth motivate Macbeth? How does he self-motivate?
Examples that demonstrate Macbeth and/or Lady Macbeth have a conscience...understand right vs wring.
Block 6:
Instances of Humor to offset tension
Examples that demonstrate Macbeth and/or Lady Macbeth have a conscience...understand right vs wring.
Monday, April 11, 2016
Monday 4-11-16
34 Days remain in the school year...let's finish strong
Today we turned in our vocabulary story lesson 13-15
We completed and corrected vocabulary lesson 13 completing the sentences
We discussed upcoming assignments
Resumes are overdue
We divided responsibilities in class ... we had time to work and groups will share on block day: INCLUDE PAGE NUMBERS
1. Find instances of HUMOR to break up the tension in the play
2. How does Landy Macbeth convince/motivate Macbeth to follow the prophesy? How does Macbeth self motivate?
3. Find instances of Macbeth/Lady Macbeth having a conscience/knowing their actions are wrong.
Today we turned in our vocabulary story lesson 13-15
We completed and corrected vocabulary lesson 13 completing the sentences
We discussed upcoming assignments
Resumes are overdue
We divided responsibilities in class ... we had time to work and groups will share on block day: INCLUDE PAGE NUMBERS
1. Find instances of HUMOR to break up the tension in the play
2. How does Landy Macbeth convince/motivate Macbeth to follow the prophesy? How does Macbeth self motivate?
3. Find instances of Macbeth/Lady Macbeth having a conscience/knowing their actions are wrong.
Wednesday, April 6, 2016
Tuesday and Block Day
Tuesday we worked on ARS in there library
BLOCK DAY:
Complete and correct Vocabulary Lesson 14 Synonyms and Antonyms
Papers passed back
Macbeth Discussion...
KEY events by act
honor vs dishonor
death tolls per act
Witch = FATE/DESTINY
In groups explored role of/connection with mother nature/weather/animals and the events in the story...then share out
BLOCK DAY:
Complete and correct Vocabulary Lesson 14 Synonyms and Antonyms
Papers passed back
Macbeth Discussion...
KEY events by act
honor vs dishonor
death tolls per act
Witch = FATE/DESTINY
In groups explored role of/connection with mother nature/weather/animals and the events in the story...then share out
Monday, April 4, 2016
Start of the fourth quarter April 4, 2016
Today in class we went over details on the calendar that are also on CANVAS. We have just over 40 days before final exam...it is important that we make each day count.
Homework was turned in and as Vocabulary Lesson 13 Synonyms and Antonyms were completed papers were passed back.
With the time left we started to discuss Macbeth's format. We will continue BLOCK DAY...Tuesday we will be in the library starting research for the persuasive paper.
We Started with KEY EVENTS from each act...
Homework was turned in and as Vocabulary Lesson 13 Synonyms and Antonyms were completed papers were passed back.
With the time left we started to discuss Macbeth's format. We will continue BLOCK DAY...Tuesday we will be in the library starting research for the persuasive paper.
We Started with KEY EVENTS from each act...
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