Friday 12-15-17

Today papers were returned and we discussed reviewing for the Essay:

KEY: MAKE sure to review names of all characters, settings, etc. You are responsible for reviewing those aspects to clearly communicate your knowledge of the texts.

We discussed:
Conflicts
Characterization
Irony - dramatic/situational/verbal
Setting
Christian Gentlemen/women
Characters standing up for what he/she believes
Characters who felt alone/isolated

Block Day

Presentations concluded
Papers were returned
Completed Grammar WS
Discussed BNW: Isolation, Compromise of Principles, Foreshadowing, Tone, Ideal Population/Iceberg

Tuesday 12-12-17

Penance Service

In class:
Complete and Correct Grammar WS 21-25
Group Projects

Continue BNW Discussion from last week ... Ethos + Logos

Monday 12-11-17

Today we got through as many presentations as we could ... then corrected vocabulary book pages 82 and 120

Block 5 needs to correct page 120

Do not forget ... Tie Day tomorrow...meet in HOMEROOM then we will head to the gym for the prayer service.

Friday 12-8-17

Today we completed the Grammar Quiz
Papers were passed out that remained

After the quiz ...Grammar WS 16-20 and organize binder

Block Days

Block Days we will put names on our scantrons to save five minutes on exam day

We will review where Intersession Assignments are ... they are to be downloaded tonight as a homework assignment. Please see me THIS SEMESTER if you have any questions about travel intersession classes/due dates. DOWNLOAD tonight as the current canvas page will expire in a few days...finals are almost here!

We will complete and correct grammar WS review 6-15 as well as correct vocabulary book pages 118-119.

We will discuss The Lottery and BNW regarding the RHETORICAL TRIANGLE ...ETHOS/PATHOS/LOGOS

• We will address the characters that ETHICALLY challenge the system and the LOGOS/Logical response given for why the system is the way it is
• We will look at Traditions in The Lottery as well as discuss cultural context/setting
• We will continue to look at author's word choice/tone

NOTE: Block 3 did not have presentations as discussion lasted longer ... we corrected Vocabulary Book pages 82 and 83 also.

Monday 12-4 and Tuesday 12-5

Monday 12-4-17
All classes completed and corrected Section 1 of Grammar WS
We reviewed PARTICIPLES and GERUNDS

All classes corrected Vocabulary Book pages 80-81

Block 2 discussed FOIL again

Blocks 3-4-5
Some papers were returned and groups presented

Tuesday 12-5-17 RETREAT

Friday 12-1-17

Today we will take GQ #1 and put our names on the Final Exam Cover Sheets

After the quiz...homework:
1. Active Read THE LOTTERY
2.  Complete Vocabulary Book ... Review Sections 4-6 and 7-9 

 

November 29th and 30th

Today we will start discussing BNW ... concept of FOIL.

We will have presentations - 2 or 3

Papers will be returned

Block 5 I had to leave early (15 minutes) so papers were not returned  ... A vocabulary assignment in advance of Friday was given

Tuesday 11-28-17

Today we will complete and correct GRAMMAR Page 29 and 31 exercises 4 and 6 EVENS

Some papers will be returned

There will be about 1/2 class time to put together group project and prepare for presentations on block day

BLOCK DAY:
BNW DISCUSSION
Paper Return
Group Presentations

Friday:
Grammar Quiz
Vocabulary Review

Monday 11-20-17 and Tuesday 11-21-17

Monday we will turn in:
Rubric/Rough Draft/Peer Edits
BNW Study Guide

We will discuss the WSJ article each class was assigned

We will have our BNW Quiz

After the quiz...grammar book page 26 Ex 1

Tuesday we will correct grammar and have time for group project work

Block Day and Friday

NOTE: Block Day for Blocks 2 and 4 I will be off campus on a field trip. Papers will be returned to block 4 Friday ... and in Block 2 before I leave on Wednesday.

  

Complete and Correct Vocabulary Lesson 9 Completing the Sentences - ALL

SAT Prep Book .... Reading Exercise 2 ... Active read as a class ... complete and correct assignment. 

Grammar Book Complete and Correct pages: 192-193 Active/Passive Voice and 194-195 Comparatives/Superlatives. 

Read Upfront Magazine article: :”Are We Winning the War Against ISIS”. Underline thesis/support as well as discern whether ETHOS/LOGOS/PATHOS was used in the article. 

Read the debate and complete WS related to the debate. 

FRIDAY:

Vocabulary Quiz Lesson 9
After the quiz, read the WSJ article assigned to your block. Annotate for Thesis/Support + Ethos/Pathos/Logos

Block 2:  page B4 .... "Startups Serve Leftover Food
Block 3: page B5 ....  "A Future W/O jobs
Block 4:page A 11 ... "Lebanese ... 
Block 5:page A 1 ... "Google...

REMINDERS:

• Paper Uploaded by Sunday night ... bring rubric/draft/writers workshop/peer editing papers to class on Monday
• Monday ... turn in BNW Study Guide and BNW Quiz
• Tuesday ... WSJ Activity then time to work on project in class.

Tuesday 11-14-17

NOTE : 10th Grade Students have SPIRIT DRESS Thursday this week ... Campus Ministry wanted me to remind everyone ... Fill The Holy Bowl Prize!

Today in class:

• Complete and Correct Vocabulary Lesson 9 Choosing The Right Word 12-25
• Grammar Book 191-192 EX 7 1-10
• Paper return today and block day
• Upfront article...thesis/support  + ETHOS/PATHOS/LOGOS

Monday 11-13-17

Today we completed and corrected Vocabulary Lesson 9 Synonyms and Antonyms
We moved on to Grammar pages 190-191 EX 6 ... parallel Construction

We got a new Upfront and started to read ... will discuss:
Thesis + Support
Ethos/Pathos/Logos
Article: "The Future of Storms"

Blcok Day 11-8 and 11-9

Two question Brave New World Short Answer Quiz will start our Group Project.

Teams will be announced and work time will be given for the rest of the class period. Students will need to arrange time with peers to complete the work outside class time.

Monday and Tuesday 10-6 and 10-7

Sorry for the late Monday Post ... adding an EARLY Tuesday Post ...

1. Monday we started by discussing upcoming assignments prior to Thanksgiving. Today's class marks 25 school days till Final Exams.
2. We corrected the Grammar pages assigned to be completed after the Vocabulary Quiz on Friday ... 187-189
3. We read the Upfront Article about Mining Cobalt and noted THESIS and Support. We discussed connection between this activity and Semester 2 Writing Exam.
4. Papers were returned

Tuesday:

• Students are to come to class with a hard copy of PAPER 2 rough draft (+RUBRIC) they uploaded Monday night to turnitin.com via Canvas. We will have a writers workshop in class.
• Remaining papers will be passed back

HOMEWORK:

• BNW Quiz #1 on Block Day
• Read instructions for Group Project - Work Day in the library after the quiz.

Friday 11-3-17

Today we will start by correcting Grammar Book Page 186 that we completed after the MAUS Test

We will continue with Vocab Lesson 8 Quiz

After the quiz:
1. Grammar Book pages 187-189
2. READ WSJ ... find an article with multiple sides ... find and underline thesis ... * support
3. Paper draft and BNW ... due next week

Monday in class:
Correct Grammar
Discuss Upfront from last Friday
Discuss WSJ thesis/support
Return papers

Reminder: No School Friday 11-10-17

Block Day 11-1 and 11-2

Today we completed and corrected Vocabulary Lesson 8 Choosing the Right Word 6-18

We discussed MAUS and LBJ as well as techniques ARTIE used to bring AUTHENTICITY into the story

We completed a MAUS TEST

After Test:

• Grammar Book Page 186 ALL
• Grammar Flip
• Read Upfront if you have not
• Start Paper Draft

HALLOWEEN

Today we completed and corrected Vocabulary Lesson 8 page 107

Today was WRITERS WORKSHOP for paper #2

Monday 10-30-17

Today we completed and corrected VOCABULARY BOOK LESSON 8 Synonyms and Antonyms

We discussed Resistance in MAUS and Letter from a Birmingham Jail

We discussed Text-to-Text connections between MAUS and Tuesdays with Morrie

HOMEWORK ... read paper #2 directions/prompt and prepare a list of possible topics for Writers Workshop on Tuesday

Paper return tomorrow and block day

TUESDAY: Writers Workshop
Block Day: MAUS TEST
Wed - G FLIP
Friday - Vocab. Quiz 8

Friday 10-27

Today Vocabulary Quiz 7 was taken in class and after class a NEW Upfront Magazine was picked up

After the quiz:
1. Read Upfront pages 6-9 and 12-13 UNDERLINE THESIS and put a * by supporting evidence
2. Start reading Brave New World
3. Read Paper #2 details...Writers Workshop on 10-31-17

I will be out of class on Friday and return Monday. I will not have internet access most of the time I am gone.

Block Day

We started with Vocab Lesson 7 Completing the Sentences 5-15

We continued discussing MAN vs Society Conflicts in MAUS and RESISTANCE in MAUS

Monday we will connect RESISTANCE in MAUS to Letters from a Birmingham Jail

We took MAUS II quiz and read Wall Street Journal Articles ... looking for THESIS and support

Tuesday 10-24-17

Blocks 2 and 4 got new seats ... Blocks 3 and 5 will by block day

We discussed upcoming assignments ... and starting BNW

We completed and corrected Vocabulary Lesson 7 Choosing the Right Word
We discussed LITERARY DEVICE: AUTHORIAL ILLUSION

We started to discuss Man v Society Conflict Block 2

Homework:
READ assignment details ... Brave New World and Paper #2

Monday 10-23-17

Today Vocabulary Stories 7-9 were turned in

We completed and corrected Vocab Book Lesson 7 Synonyms and Antonyms

We discussed MAUS CONFLICT ... man vs man and man vs self

Homework: Complete Man vs Society Conflict on chart

Friday 10-20-17

Today in class we will discuss the thesis statements from our Wall Street Journal Articles

We will complete the VOCAB QUIZ 5/6

After the quiz:
1. Reminder...Vocab Story 7-9 is due on Monday
2. Complete Conflict Chart Man vs Man and Man vs Self for MAUS

Block Days 10-18 and 10-19

Block Days we will begin Completing and Correcting:

1. Vocabulary Lesson 6 Choosing The Right Words Evens 
2. Grammar page 185 ODDS

We will continue discussing PTSD symptoms and mining MAUS to look for evidence that Vladek may/may not have had any symptoms

We will take our MAUS I quiz

After the quiz:

• Read Wall Street ...

1. Pick an article, underline THESIS STMT and label with a T
2. Put a STAR by the support the author provides

• Grammar Flip - if time

Tuesday 10-17-18

Today in class we completed and corrected Vocabulary Lesson 5 Choosing the Right Words EVENS and Grammar page 185 EVENS

We discussed Story of the Hour: Setting/Irony/Characterization

Maus: PTSD

Monday 10-16-17

Papers were returned and students encouraged to read feedback online

The start of class we completed and corrected Vocabulary Lessons 5 and 6 Completing the Sentences 1-10

We continued to discuss Story of an Hour ... characters, setting, and irony

Friday 10-13-17

Today MAUS II study guide was turned in as students walked into the classroom.

We completed and corrected Grammar Book pages 182-184 EX 2 6-15 (finishing yesterday's assignment)

We played BINGO BONUS with Vocabulary Cards from lessons 2-4-6.

Wednesday 10-11 PSAT ... Thursday 10-12 Class

Thursday:
Completed and corrected Vocabulary Book pages 69 and 79
Read rules then completed and corrected Grammar Unit 12 pages 182-183 Exercise 2 1-5

Papers were passed back with time to hole punch and put in binders

We started to discuss Story of an Hour and the concept of IRONY and SETTING

Reminder: Maus II Study Guide due tomorrow 

Tuesday 10-10

Turned in the CATE rubric and drafts
Completed and Corrected Vocab 6 Synonyms and Antonyms
Corrected SAT prep pages 13-15

Many papers were returned

Monday 10-9-17

REMINDER - MASS TOMORROW and PSAT on WEDNESDAY

Monday:

• Start class with turning on Vocab Cards 5/6 and completing and correcting Vocab Lesson 5 Synonyms and Antonyms
• Papers will be passed back
• Assignments from Friday will be corrected.
• If time...Lit Discussion .... or time to work on KHAN/Grammar Flip

Papers may be passed back on Tuesday if not enough time Monday.

10-6

I am out of town today and a sub is administering the Vocabulary Quiz

After the quiz:

• Active Read Story of an Hour
• Complete Grammar Book page 180-101 EX 1 ALL .... (Successful Writing Strategies Unit 12)
• Complete SAT PREP book pages 13-15

10-4 and 10-5

10-4 all students in all blocks turned in KHAN ACADEMY ASSIGNMENT - VERBS from last night

Blocks 2 and 4:
Completed and Corrected Vocabulary Lesson 4: Completing the Sentences - ODDS
Grammar page 133-134 1-15 (Irregular Verbs)

A discussion of Letters from a Birmingham Jail ... DIRECT VS INDIRECT CHARACTERIZATION

Wall Street Journal - read an article as a class and discuss TONE/MOOD and DIRECT vs INDIRECT CHARACTERIZATION

Blocks 3 and 5
The vocabulary will be changed to EVENS

10-3

Turn in KHAN ACADEMY completion "screen shots"

Complete and Correct Vocab 4 Choosing the Right Words 1-10
Complete 1-10 Grammar Book pages 131-132 IRREGULAR VERBS

Discuss Verbs ... use vocab flash cards ... create sentences with Action Verbs + DO and IO

Monday October 2

Today in class the Vocabulary Story for lessons 4-6 was turned in
Completed and Corrected Lesson 4 Synonyms and Antonyms

Used Vocab Cards 2 and 4 for an activity ...

• Divided into words that described people's personality ... then practiced using in a sentence WITH ENOUGH CONTEXT CLUES
• Divided into VERBS ... then started to discuss / take notes on Action Verbs ... DO and IO and Linking Verbs ... PN and PA

Three KHAN ACADEMY Verb reviews were posted on Canvas. One is due tonight. If time in class, students can start those!

REMINDER MASS TOMORROW...TIE DAY

Friday 9-29-17

Today we turned in Maus I study Guide and discussed Wall Street Journal Article

We completed Vocabulary Lesson 2 quiz

After the quiz there was time to READ MAUS or work on Vocabulary Flash Cards (4).

Due Monday:
Flashcards (4) and Vocabulary Story 4-6

BLOCK 5 REMINDER...Cross Country Connections is due by Sunday night

Block Days 9-27 and 9-28

Complete and Correct Vocabulary Lesson 3 Choosing the Right Word and Completing the Senetnces
BLOCK 2: 1-10 each lesson
Block 4: evens
Block 3: 11-20
Block 5: odds

Blocks 2 and 4 completed the discussion of The Little Rock Nine and tied in the idea of tone and mood with THE CATE PAPER they are writing

Blocks 2 and 4 had time to look through a Wall Street Journal article...look for a thesis statement and pick out tone and mood. Handout due Friday if not done in class.

Blocks 3 and 5 did the same

Homework:
Grammar Flip due each Wednesday at 8 PM
Vocab. Quiz #3 Friday
Maus I Study Guide Due Friday

Remember Peer Tutoring Mon-Thurs from 7:00-7:30 AM.

MLA Format Guide

Purdue OWL

https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/747/1/

Friday 9-22 and Monday 9-25 and Tuesday 9-26

Friday 9-22 we had short classes due to a rally. we had time for the Vocabulary Quiz on lesson 2.Students turned in the Upfront WS regarding FAST FASHION before the quiz.

Monday 9-25 we Completed and Corrected Vocabulary Lesson 3 Synonyms and Antonyms

Then we discussed AUTHOR'S TONE ... how it can be POSITIVE, NEUTRAL, OR NEGATIVE
We discussed BIAS
We started to look into The Little Rock Nine article to figure out author's tone

At the end of class papers were returned.

Tuesday 9-26 we will complete and correct Vocabulary Book Pages 31 and 41 then have a peer editing workshop

9-19 and Block Days 9-20 and 9-21

Sorry for the delay ... 9-19 I left school early to get a flu shot and did not get a chance to post ...

Tuesday 9-19 we had a peer editing workshop for our rough drafts. Additional peer editing can take place during PEER TUTORING TIMES before school Mon-Thurs 7-7:30 in room 322

Block Day:
Complete and Correct Vocabulary Lesson 2 Choosing the Right Word and Completing the Sentences ... even blocks will do ODDS ... Odd Blocks will do EVENS

Discuss GRAPHIC NOVELS and How to Read A Graphic Novel
gutter
speech bubbles
text
panels
frames

Discuss Use of Predator/Prey relationship in MAUS to convey ... CONFLICT among people.

Discuss Literature ... develop Critical Thinking Skills and Incorporating Textual Evidence ... Upfront and LFBJ
Topics: Characterization, Tone/Mood, Setting, Finding author's purpose, recognizing bias/lack of bias

BLOCK 3 will start Cross Country Connections...post due by Sunday at 8 PM  https://crosscountryconnections.blogspot.com/


 I announced in BLOCK 3 and 5 a change...
Monday next week you will upload a REVISED PAPER DRAFT and bring a printed copy for ROUND 2 of PEER EDITING

Monday OCTOBER 9th you will upload your final draft ... Tuesday Oct 10th you will turn in the rubric with all drafts and peer editing documents/writers workshop papers.

You can utilize Peer Tutors Mon-Thurs from 7:00-7:30 to look at continual revisions of drafts

9/15 and 9/18

Friday 9-15 we took the vocabulary quiz lesson 1

Homework: Active Read Will Alexa Take the Witness Stand

Monday 9-18

• Completed and Corrected Vocabulary Lesson 2 Synonyms and Antonyms
• New Seats
• "Cards Created"
• Assignments Discussed: Maus, Grammar Flip, Letters From a Birmingham Jail, and Upfront WS
• Stated to discuss Upfront Articles

Reminder: upload Rough Draft tonight then bring a copy to Peer Editing Workshop Tomorrow

9-14-17

Today in class we turned in the UPFRONT WORKSHEET and discussed the Little Rock Nine article.

We took Vocabulary Quiz 1

After the quiz:
1. Homework if not done...ACTIVE READ Upfront page 6-7 Will Alexa Take the Witness Stand?
2. Papers were passed back

3. If done...time to Read Maus and work on paper draft (Draft due Monday)

Block Days 9-13 and 9-14

Summer Reading test will be given during BLOCK DAY.

After the test,ACTIVE  read (like Mortimer Adler would want you to active read) The Little Rock Nine in the Upfront Magazine. Active Read the ADDITIONAL ARTICLE and complete the questions on the back. Homework if not done in class.

IF DONE...start reading Chapter 1 of Maus I or working on your paper draft.

VOCAB QUIZ UNIT 1 on Friday

NOTE: I will be at St. Vincent de Paul on 9-13-17

REMINDER: St. Vincent de Paul assignments due by 7:30 the day after you attend.

Tuesday 9-12

REMINDER...if you are going to St. Vincent de Paul and missing the Summer Reading Test...see me at 7 AM tomorrow to make it up in advance!

In class today we made connections with our vocabulary cards ... lessons 1 and 2
We began our writers workshop brainstorming ideas for our CATE paper.

Attend Peer Tutoring Wednesday, Thursday, or Monday for help on your rough draft...or next week revising draft to make it even better!

Monday 9-11-17

Today we completed and corrected the rest of Vocabulary Lesson 1 - Completing the Sentences

We completed the PORTFOLIO TRANSFER

We discussed how to write a good English short answer/essay response...using FOOD ANALOGIES
1. Provide TEXTUAL EVIDENCE/Meat...COW to back up your thesis statements
2. Make sure the evidence is thorough...provide me with a main dish rather than an appetizer...not just one potato chip!
3. Provide quality meat...
4. Provide the menu item ... answer the question asked...do not deliver what was not ordered.

Blocks 2-3-4 watched the video about courage on 9-11 The Boatlift

Complete watching the video at home.
Block 2 left off at 7:02
Block 3 5:55
Block 4 8:04
Block 5 ...start the video

Friday 9-8-17

We started class by completing and correcting Vocabulary Lesson 1: Vocabulary in Context

Papers were passed back if not on block day

Blocks 2-3-5 Discussed How to Mark a Book

Blocks 3 and 5 also completed Character Chart Discussion

All blocks watched a portion of the Ted K. interview with Morrie
Block 2: 12 minutes
Blocks 3 and 5: 5 minutes
Block 4: 22 minutes

Block Days 9-6 and 9-7

Blocks 2 and 4 completed and corrected Vocabulary Lesson 1 Choosing the Right Word and Completing the Sentences - EVENS

While students worked on vocabulary I collected overdue supplies and did a binder check

Papers were passed back

We continued discussing/TAKING NOTES on the CHARACTERIZATION WORKSHEET

ONLY Block 4 discussed MORTIMER ADLER'S HOW TO MARK A BOOK

Blocks 3 and 5  completed Vocabulary ODDS rather than evens
 Blocks 3 and 5 need to discuss how MITCH and MORRIE are DYNAMIC ROUND characters

Tuesday 9-5-17

Welcome back after a long weekend!

Today we completed and corrected Vocabulary Lesson 1 SYNONYMS AND ANTONYMS
While that was being done people were called up toturn in required elements:

• Signed Syllabus
• Scholastic $
• Kleenex
• Vocab/Grammar book (if not in class Friday)
• Vocabulary Flash Cards 1-3

Tomorrow I will check for binder with paper and dividers

Today I explained class procedures - noticing the schedule on the board and assignments listed on board. We discussed long range assignments and budgeting time each night to work on them.

Note Takers Volunteered in Blocks 2 and 5 ... we will get volunteers in blocks 3 and 4 on block day

HINT: Start working on Discussion due 9-10 and Vocabulary Story due 9-11 ... see me this week if you have questions!

Friday 9-1-17

THANK YOU FOR A GREAT WEEK! Enjoy your THREE DAY WEEKEND!

Artwork: Section of the Detroit Industry Mural by Diego Rivera at the Detroit Institute of Art

Today we accomplished:

• Starting our "turning in papers routine" as we walk in the classroom ... before the bell rings
• Discussed OUTSIDE READING BONUS ... reiterated that bonus work can only be done if ALL REQUIRED WORK IS COMPLETED ON TIME.
• Collected subscription $, and labeled Vocabulary and Grammar books with our names on the WHITE SPINES
• Registered for Grammar Flip website NOTE: USE SAINTS email and your CANVAS password so you always remember it ... and we can always remind one another what it is.

REMINDERS:

• Flash Cards completed for Tuesday ... Tuesday we start Vocabulary and Tuesdays with Morrie
• Binder organized and Kleenex for Tuesday ...

Block Days August 30 and 31

During Block Days We:
1. Signed up to Volunteer at St. Vincent de Paul
2. Discussed St. Vincent de Paul assignment - due day AFTER the visit

Announced:
1. Class BLOG lists details covered in class...CHECK IT!
2. Asked for volunteers for NOTE TAKING ... one note taker per block

Continued to work on the get to know you activity

Started brainstorming for the POEM due Friday

Day Two

Signed syllabus collected

Discussed policies: 

• Late work 20% off each CALENDAR DAY
• Submission via email if printer not working (then print at school)

Continued Intro Activity

Introduced POEM due 9-1-17

Announced Opportunities:

• Interact Club
• English Peer Tutoring

Welcome to English 2 for the 2017-2018 Academic Year

Please check here for a summary of what happens in class. 

Today Summer Reading was collected
REMINDERS: Type all work and always turn in a rubric.

We discussed SUPPLIES needed in class

Homework: Signed syllabus and read through CANVAS page!

 

May 31st

Day TWO of final...

Scantron plus short answer based off an article

Block 6 gets yearbooks at the end of the day

Tuesday May 30th

Part 1 of the final was given today...ESSAY

Papers were passed back if there were any that i still had

Part 2 of the final tomorrow...scantron and short answer based off an article

Friday

Today in class Blocks 1-3-4-5 had papers passed back...if they did not get them...block 6 did not have as much time due to the Senior March.

All blocks played BINGO BONUS for a few points on the exam.

Block Day ... Last one for the school year

Wednesday Blocks 4 and 6:

Papers were passed back

Discussed what it meant to be human and how that related to THE CREATURE in Frankenstein and the life created in Brave New World. Discussed ANIMAL characteristics the creature possessed. Discussed ROLE OF PARENTS/PARENTAL FIGURES in development.

Discussed Figurative Language in Poems..."Sleep" and "The Black Land"

Thursday Block1
Discussed "The Black Land" poem and topics from above.
Papers returned
Worked on metaphors
Block 3: (I left at 11:25)
Papers Returned
Poetry discussion based on Metaphors / Similes as well as Tone and Mood
Portfolio reflection and portfolio compilation
Frankenstein WS if time
Block 5: with sub
Papers returned
Portfolio reflection and portfolio compilation
Frankenstein WS if time

Tuesday 5-23-17

All Blocks read "This Teen Invented a Lifesaving Vehicle" from the Upfront Magazine and connected to Frankenstein

Block 1 also  discussed poem WS  "SLEEP"


Blocks 3-4-5 also read "From Farm to Trash" from Upfront 

Block 6 read "Sugarcoating the Truth" and "Venezuela in Crisis"

All Upfront Discussions centered around: Author's techniques to draw in reader Ethos/Pathos/Logos...as well as TONE and MOOD

Monday 5-22-17

The Blocks are STAGGERING a bit to accomplish all of our goals:

ALL BLOCKS completed the Frankenstein Quiz today
ALL BLOCKS: Poetry WS due on Tuesday

Block 1: completed Portfolio/Reflection, Poetry WS SLEEP side due Tuesday 5-23

Block 3/4/5: after the quiz finish BOTH sides of the poetry WS given to you on Friday...plus read Upfront "From farm to Trash" article

Block 6: Both sides of poetry WS are due Tuesday. Started Portfolio/Reflection today...due at end of class tomorrow. Locate papers at home if not in class.

Friday 5-19-17

All blocks took GRAMMAR QUIZ #2

Monday FRANKENSTEIN QUIZ

Block 1 started PORTFOLIO TRANSFER ... will continue Monday after Quiz

Blocks 3-4-5-6 were given a poetry WS to complete at the conclusion of the quiz

Block Days May 17th and 18th

Block 4: Complete Upfront Discussion and discuss ARCHETYPES in Frankenstein.
Discussed how Elizabeth came to live with family. Discussed video "It's a Sin"

Block 6: Finished Presentations. Discussed ARCHETYPES in Frankenstein. Discussed how Elizabeth came to live with family. Discussed video "It's a Sin"

Block 1, 5: Completed Upfront articles and discussed ARCHETYPES (WS) in Frankenstein

Block 3:  Completed Upfront articles and discussed ARCHETYPES (WS) in Frankenstein, Papers were returned

Tuesday 5-16-17

Blocks 1-3-5 will finish presentations
Block 1, 3, 5 : Continue reading Upfront "Venezuela in Crisis" to complete discussion on block day

Block 5: read the article mentioned above...will discuss BLOCK DAY...complete presentations...discuss Frankenstein!

Block 4 will conclude Upfront Review

Monday 5-15-17

Block 4 completed their Binder to Portfolio transfer/reflection
Upfront Magazine was discussed after

Blocks 1-3-5-6 continued presentations

Friday 5-12-17

Today we took our Grammar Quiz and had time to read an Upfront Magazine after the quiz

Presentations resume Monday...next week we will also discuss Frankenstein and Poetry.

Grammar Quiz #2 on Friday 5-19
Frankenstein Quiz Monday 5-22

EXAM TUESDAY / WEDNESDAY 5-30 and 5-31

Block Day 5-10 and 5-11

REMINDER - GRAMMAR QUIZ FRIDAY

Block 4 presentations then paper return - completed

Block 6 presentations ... paper return last 10 minutes

Blocks 1-3-5 Presentations...paper return last 10 minutes

Monday and Tuesday 5-8 and 5-9

We have class time to RESEARCH and complete the ARS. The ARS needs to be uploaded to TURINITN.COM via canvas at the end of Tuesday's class.

The Poster/Poster rubric needs to be brought to class on block day for the presentation.

Friday we have Grammar Quiz #1

Friday 5-5-17

Papers were passed back in classes.

Block 6 completed envelope of Author Letter

Blocks 1-3-4-5
Discussed Prometheus Myth, Narcissus Myth, and starting of Gothic/Horror genre
Discussed Victor's Mental and Physical breakdowns as a result of his personal and professional decisions...as well with whom or how he sought refuge

Research Project in the library on Monday

Block Days

Blocks 4 and 6 (On Friday)  will complete the author envelopes from last week (short blocks due to dedication)

ALL BLOCKS:

• Complete Roethke poem analysis
• Discuss Research Project/Presentation for next week ... topics must be picked by FRIDAY BEFORE SCHOOL...first come...first served...
• Discuss Frankenstein ... Victor's health in relation to his decisions, people who influenced him 
• Paper Return

Tuesday May 2nd

Today we will workshop "My Papa's Waltz" by Theodore Roethke

Yesterday and today we are looking particularly at:

• Rhyme Scheme
• Repetition
• Form
• Capitalization mid line
• Alliteration
• Assonance
• Figurative Language
• Connotation
• Paraphrase...decide between literal and figurative meanings of words

FYI ... a CONTINUATION to the story of Frankenstein

Confessions of the Creature

Monday May 1st

Today Frankenstein 3 of 3 was turned in and we discussed/annotated/analyzed Theodore Roethke's Poem "The Waking"

Friday 4-28-17

Poem #3 was turned in and a discussion of how Frankenstein described the creature and the Tone/Mood created at the start of CHAPTER 5 was discussed.

Reminder: Service Hours Due Monday
Reminder: Movers for Military collection ends Monday
Reminder: Bring in BOOKS for the book drive
Reminder: Tues-Wed-Thurs Final Make-Ups for the writing exam (applies to about 5 people)

Due Monday ... Frankenstein Assignment #3 of 3
Due Friday .... Poem #4

Tuesday April 25th and Block Days April 26th and 27th

Tuesday the Outside Reading was turned in ... uploaded the night before.

We discussed Frankenstein as a NESTED NARRATIVE/FRAMED NARRATIVE ... a story within a story within a story

We discussed the  book as an analogy to GOD/ADAM and Creation as well as a "feminist feat" as it may parallel the author's loss of her mother at a young age (the role of the female figure in the family/lack of her presence in novel). We mentioned the "modern Prometheus Myth" analogy as well.

We discussed ROMANTICISM and ROMANTIC QUEST
We found the passage in the text that explains Walton's Quest

BLOCK DAY:
Papers Returned
Discussion of Victor's childhood, Elizabeth's arrival in the family home, and Victor's romantic quest
Discussion of Creature .... creation and physical presence

Week of April 10th

This week we have THREE days of the same schedule...no "shortened days" as far as I know when I write this post.

The Writing Exam must be completed by the end of class time on Wednesday.

AFTER BREAK...the day we return the Required Outside Reading Assignment is due  and the Friday of that week Poem #3 is due.

AFTER BREAK...we will focus on Frankenstein and Poetry and our Research Project

REMINDER...all Exam Details and long term due dates for the rest of the semester will be posted before Easter.

Week of April 3rd

We will work on the Writing Exam all week.

Monday ... pass out papers ... explain prompt
Tuesday...Frankenstein Assignment 2 of 3 turned in 
BLOCK DAY ... rubric will be explained prior to rough draft starting

ANNOUNCED ... need to cite at least three of the articles I provide...extra articles may be brought in and approved by me. They can ADD to the AT LEAST THREE articles used that I provide.

Announcement on CANVAS:

Writing Exam...Extended Time for those with documented extra time

Ms. MacVay

Mar 29 at 10am

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EXTENDED TIME SESSIONS FOR THE STUDENTS PROVIDED EXTRA TIME:
Monday 4-3-17 6:45 to 7:30 and LUNCH
Tuesday 4-4-17 6:45 to 7:30
Wednesday 4-5-17 6:45 to 7:30
Thursday 4-6-17 6:45 to 7:30
Friday 4-7-17 6:45 to 7:30
Monday 4-10-17 7:00-7:30 and LUNCH
Tuesday 4-11-17 7:00-7:30

IF you miss due to sports, absence, or St. Vincent de Paul...make up the time missed during these times. NOTE: Extra time will not be given unless you have documentation for extra time or miss class as noted above.

WRITING EXAM

Begins in class Monday 4-3-17 and conclude at Easter Break. The articles need to be active read in class, a rough draft completed in class, edited in class, and a final copy made in class.

If you finish early...read Frankenstein or the Required Outside Reading as both must be concluded by the end of Easter Break.

If you will be absent - sports - St. Vincent de Paul - illness - vacation ... Make arrangements to attend one of the EXTENDED TIME SESSIONS. This needs to be done by break

EXTENDED TIME SESSIONS FOR THE STUDENTS PROVIDED EXTRA TIME:
Monday 4-3-17 6:45 to 7:30 and LUNCH
Tuesday 4-4-17 6:45 to 7:30
Wednesday 4-5-17 6:45 to 7:30
Thursday 4-6-17 6:45 to 7:30
Friday 4-7-17 6:45 to 7:30
Monday 4-10-17 7:00-7:30 and LUNCH
Tuesday 4-11-17 7:00-7:30

Block Days 3-29 and 3-30

We will complete the rest of the Writer's Choice from Monday ... Clear Pronoun Reference

We will discuss Upfront Article " A Painful Legacy" ... Thesis and Support in preparation for the Writing Exam

We will spend a few moments looking at our Multiple Inteligences Report

We will complete poetry packet Vocabulary and Analysis of Poems:
Sonnets
Alliteration
Assonance
Slant rhyme
Internal Rhyme
Stanzas

POEM DUE FRIDAY

Tuesday 3-28-17

MI papers returned...activity with them BLOCK DAY

Discussed Thesis and Supporting details for Upfront Articles - Smoke Signals and Brave New World
HOMEWORK: New Upfront Magazine...Annotate for Thesis/Support article pages 6-7 (January Issue...A Painful Legacy http://upfront.scholastic.com/issues/01_30_17/ )

Discussed SONNET

RESUMES CONTINUE to be turned in/returned till perfect!

Monday 3-27

I announced the dates for finals...IN CLASS Tuesday 3-30 and Wed 3-21. Exam review material will be posted by Easter. Students with planners were highly encouraged to write this change down in their planners!

We completed and corrected WC page 646-647 EX 16-17-18 1-5 (took longer than expected...will do the rest on block day)

Frankenstein Part 1 turned in

Homework:
Upfront Articles for tomorrow
IN CLASS tomorrow...Sonnets and Upfront

Friday 3-24 ... Preview of Next Week

Today a new Upfront Magazine was passed out. We read the article on page 2 about turkeys and the ETHICAL ZOO debate on page 22 and 23 to prepare for the Writing Exam. We discussed evidence used to support argument and approach (ethos/pathos/logos)

Homework due Tuesday - active Read Smoke Signals and Brave New World for Tuesday - focus on Thesis and Support ... what you need to find in Writing Exam articles

We began to discuss Sonnets in blocks 1-3-4-6.

REMINDER: Frankenstein Assignment #1 due Monday 3-27 and Poem #2 due Friday 3-31

BLOCK DAYS ... 3-22 and 3-23

REMINDER LATE START THURSDAY 3-23

Block Days will begin with a continued conversation about the role of masculinity and manhood in the play Macbeth.  Blocks 4-5-6 were told to think about 1 additional idea not discussed in class ... that will be shared block day.

We will discuss THESIS and SUPPORT FOR THESIS in Upfront Article "Trump's Travel Ban"

We will begin our Sonnet Conversation...to be continued FRIDAY.

Macbeth Essay test will be the second half of class.

NOTE: Macbeth Test will not be part of Quarter 3 grades

NOTE: Writing Exam begins the week of April 3...IN CLASS

Tuesday 3-21-17

Today we will start the class discussing THESIS and SUPPORT from the article in Upfront, Trump's Travel Ban (MOVED TO BLOCK DAY)

Resume revisions will be turned in (IF APPLICABLE)

We will discuss role of MASCULINITY and MANHOOD in MACBETH ... each person come up with one more idea to share at start of block day

Multiple Choice MACBETH TESTS will be taken

After Test: READ REQUIRED OUTSIDE READING OR FRANKENSTEIN OR work on Grammar Flip or Resume Revisions

Monday 3-20-17

Today in class Multiple Intelligence Surveys were turned in

Resumes that needed to be fixed were returned to be brought back (changes stapled to BACK of original) by date/time listed on cover

Writers Choice pages 663-664 EX 5 and 6 ODDS were completed and corrected

Distracted Driving article from Upfront - Thesis and support discussed

HOMEWORK:
Trump Travel Ban ... read Upfront Article and annotate thesis and support

REMINDER: Tie Day Tuesday
Macbeth Multiple Choice tests Tuesday...essay block day

Friday 3-10 and Monday 3-13

Friday I was away.

WITH THE SUB:
Vocabulary Quiz 14-15

AFTER QUIZ:
WC 756 EX 22
Active Read North Korea UPFRONT ARTICLE...note Thesis and details to support thesis

MONDAY:
Meet in library ... Naviance training...resume due at end of class or Tuesday. Rubric linked to CANVAS assignment.

FRIDAY 3-17 ... Happy St. Patrick's Day

Today we have MASS after Block 1

Resumes + Rubric will be turned in at the start of class

We will start Distracted Driving - Upfront Article...reading for THESIS STATEMENT

Elizabethan Sonnets  - by Shakespeare will be our focus on MONDAY

REMINDER:

• Multiple Intelligences from Naviance is due on MONDAY
• Macbeth Test Tuesday
• LAST GRAMMAR FLIP due WEDNESDAY

BLOCK DAYS 3-15 and 3-16

All classes will complete and correct WC 762-764 EX 26 and 27 and 775 EX 5

More papers will be returned block day and Friday

TRAGIC HERO Archetype will be discussed and then applied to MACBETH

We will begin Sonnets Block Day or Friday...depends on time

Tuesday 3-14-17

We started class by marking in our planners the upcoming assignments that are currently posted on CANVAS

MOST papers were passed back...the remainder will be returned BLOCK DAYS

DO WHAT YOU ARE was turned in

We corrected WC 756 EX 22 from Friday's homework and discussed Upfront North Korea article

Block Days 3-8 and 3-9

Block Days begin with a discussion/adding to our resume worksheets. They will be collected and returned on Monday.

We will then complete and correct Vocabulary Book Lessons 14 and 15 EVENS...Completing the Sentences.

We will continue our Macbeth CONFLICT DISCUSSION

Blocks 4 and 6 will watch the video that Blocks 1-3-5 watched with the sub last week

Tuesday 3-7-17

Today we will complete and correct WC page 755-756 EX 22 1-5 then VOCAB 15 Synonyms & Antonyms

Block 1 will discuss UPFRONT ARTICLE - " The Fight Over Fracking" ... Thesis and Support

Blocks 3-4-5-6 will have for homework - reading article and annotating thesis and support

ALL classes will discuss CONFLICT in MACBETH (purple WS)

Monday 3-6-17

The Poem will be collected and:

• WC from Friday - HW - corrected
• Vocabulary Lesson 14 Synonyms and Antonyms will be completed and corrected
• Papers passed back (if applicable)
• Upfront - read/discuss
• MACBETH discussion resumes tomorrow...getting us all on the same page by the end of block day

BLOCK 1: HOMEWORK/NOT FINISHED IN CLASS
Complete "The Fight Over Fracking" ... note thesis and author's support for thesis...we have three paragraphs left to read...

Friday 3-3-17

Vocabulary Quiz Lessons 12-13

After the quiz:
WC Exercise 20 Page 753 and EX 521 Page 754 ... homework due Monday

REMINDER: Poem Due Monday

Block Days...Differentiated Assignments

I will not be in class Thursday 3-2 and Friday 3-3 ... the blocks will be at a different pace and be caught back up by block day next week.

Wednesday 3-1 Blocks 4-6:
Vocabulary Lesson 13 completing the sentences - ALL
Continue Discussing FATE vs FREE WILL
Macbeth Video (Block 4 and 6 will watch Monday)
Conflict Chart will be started...COMPLETE for MONDAY DISCUSSION (Block 4 and 6 had 10 minutes to start)

Thursday 3-2 BLOCKS 1-3-5:
Vocabulary Lesson 13 completing the sentences - ALL
Individually Complete TRAGIC HERO  and CONFLICT WS ... Keep for discussion on MONDAY
Macbeth Video

REMINDER: POEM DUE MONDAY

Tuesday 2-28 ... sorry for the delay

Tuesday we completed and corrected a WS (exercise 4 evens)  related to WC page 752 (Punctuation of dialogue)

Each block discussed Macbeth chart...FATE vs FREE WILL ... will be continued

Monday 2-27-17

Today the LAST Vocabulary Story will be turned in at the start of class ... small steps toward becoming a JUNIOR!

We will complete and correct Vocabulary Book LESSONS 12 and 13 CHOOSING the RIGHT WORD 1-10

We will discuss confusion from MACBETH discussion...ALCOHOL was not a major player in the story. Analysis of Guards/Porter + Lady Macbeth and Macbeth Ambition.

If time...otherwise Tuesday: We will discuss the Macbeth chart that was started in class last week and homework...Fate vs Free Will

Friday 2-24-17

Today Block 1 discussed support for the thesis in the Cuba article

All classes completed Vocabulary Quiz Lessons 10-11
Upon completion of the quiz...there was time to work on the Macbeth Fate vs Free Will chart we began in class on Thursday.

Homework: 
DUE MONDAY:
Fate vs Free Will Chart
Vocabulary Story Lessons 13-15
St. Vincent de Paul Reflection - if applicable

Upcoming:
Due Wednesday: Grammar Flip
Due Friday: Vocabulary Quiz 12-13

Thursday 2-23-17

Today papers were passed back (if applicable)

Punctuation of dialogue was discussed and WC pages 752-753 covered ... exercise 19 completed and corrected.

Cuba article (support for thesis discussed in blocks 3-4-5-6 ... due Friday in Block 1)

Macbeth discussion began re: historical Context/Fate vs Free Will
DUE MONDAY --- evidence to support

• Witches' control of Macbeth
• Macbeth's Free Will

There will be time to work on this Friday after the vocab quiz

Wednesday 2-22

Today papers will be passed out and Writers Choice Pages 750-751 will be completed and corrected (PARENTHESIS).

We will finish the Upfront from yesterday and then discuss MACBETH in the time that remains.
Starting with:

Witches = Fates
Inculcate ideas
Drive action in the play

What is not covered today will be covered tomorrow

BLOCK 3-4-5-6: Read rest of CUBA article. Annotate support for thesis.

Tuesday 2-21-17

ANNOUNCEMENT: NO BLOCK DAYS THIS WEEK

Vocabulary Lesson 10 Choosing the Right word will be completed and corrected (ODDS)
Papers will be returned
A discussion of the UPFRONT MAGAZINE will follow - starting with "Fake News" article

Homework this week:
1. Grammar Flip Due WED
2. Macbeth Discussion was posted before school and is due by 8 PM Thursday night...will be by ALPHABET not block
3. Vocabulary Quiz 10-11 is Friday

Start bringing your outside reading to read in class when we have a moment...like after a quiz...

Friday 2-17-17

Macbeth Assignment will be turned in at the start of class.

We will complete and correct VOCAB 12 Completing the Sentences - EVENS.

Papers will be returned - that are graded

Macbeth discussion began with a LIST of characters that died.
   Foreshadowing ... Thane of Cawdor dies of treason...Macbeth gets title...then is guity of treason
 

We will discuss UPFRONT  - starting with FAKE NEWS story

Bring WRITERS CHOICE BOOK starting next week

Block Days

PSAT Results will be shared at the start of class

Complete and correct VOCAB Lesson 11 Completing the Sentences EVENS

Complete Short Story Discussion

Short Story Quiz the last few minutes of class

Tuesday 2-14-17

Tuesday 2-14-17 we were in the library as a class choosing our outside reading. Extra time was devoted to working ahead on this week's grammar flip or reading Macbeth

Monday 2-13-17

Today Vocabulary Stories were turned in and Vocabulary Lesson 10 Completing the Sentences (EVENS) was completed and corrected.

We concluded the short story discussion with TONE, MOOD, and THEME in: "Interlopers" and "One Friday Morning"

Block 1 finished discussion
Block 3 will finish THEME One Friday Morning on Block Day
Blocks 4-5-6 will finish One Friday Morning Block Day

Friday 2-10-17

We started class by completing and correcting VOCABULARY BOOK pages 135 and 145

We then discussed turning TOPICS into THEME statements ("The Scarlet Ibis" and "The Watch" today)

FORMULA: NOT VAGUE...NOT ONE WORD
The author tells us that... create your statement ... theme is statement without words THE AUTHOR TELLS US THAT

HOMEWORK:

• Create a list of 5 topics for "The Interlopers" and "One Friday Morning" to turn into THEME statements Monday
• Vocabulary Story Lessons 10-12

Block Days 2-8 and 2-9

Today we started completing and correcting Vocabulary Lesson 12 Antonyms and PAGE 155

We discussed TONE and MOOD in Short Stories...through group and whole class discussion.
IN THIS ORDER:
The Scarlet Ibis
The Watch
The Interlopers
One Friday Morning

Block 4 began to brainstorm TOPICS for the first two stories to develop THEME

TONE - KEY WORDS..."The author uses words that..."
MOOD - KEY WORDS..."When reading/after reading I feel..."

Tuesday 2-7-17

Today we will complete and correct Vocabulary Lesson 12 SYNONYMS

We will complete the activity on Tone/Mood from yesterday and look into tone and mood in each short story...THEME discussions will be next.

MONDAY 2-6-17

Today we will start class by completing and correcting Vocabulary Lesson 11 ANTONYMS

We will complete and activity re: close looking/close reading/historical accuracy

We will discuss Short Stories...FOCUS on TONE and MOOD (last week's focus was primarily on Characterization with some tone/mood discussion)

2-3-17

Completed and Corrected Vocabulary Lesson 10 ANTONYMS

Returned Intersession Assignments to students who did not get them back block days

Completed discussion of "Geraldo No Last Name"
Characterization...direct and indirect
Tone...Mood...Shifts
Annotation HINTS

ESSENTIAL QUESTION WAS: Why do we get to know others?

Finished with a Close Looking/Close Reading Activity

DAY TWO Block Days ...2-1-17 and 2-2-17

Today we heard about Campus Ministry Travel Trips as INTERSESSION OPPORTUNITIES
We discussed where to find the Curriculum Guide on the SAHS Homepage

We did a BINDER MOVE:
Recycled Vocab Quizzes

Filed the following in our portfolio:

1. INDEX
2. THREE Vocabulary Stories
3. St. Vincent de Paul (if it applies)
4. Where I am From Poem
5. CATE Papers
6. Library Contest Papers

Completed and Corrected Vocab 11 SYNONYMS

Discussed Short Stories ... started with Geraldo No Last Name

If time, What's Going On In This Picture?

Semester 2 Begins...1-31-17

We began by collecting Intersession Assignments and discussing assignments listed on the board and posted on Canvas (Vocabulary, Grammar Flip, Macbeth, Outside Reading)

We completed and corrected VOCABULARY LESSON 10 SYNONYMS

We did an opening "introduction" activity