Friday in class we went over page 130 in our Vocabulary Book and The Flea in our Literature book (the work assigned after completing Thursday's Quizzes).
Block 6 just had enough time to have a brief poetry discussion and get yearbooks
Monday: Day Off
Tuesday: Brief Poetry Review then 30 minutes to complete Poetry Final
(2 poems to read and respond to 10 questions with evidence from the poems)
Wednesday/Thursday: Correct Quizzes from lat week. Discuss The Tempest.
Friday: Graduation - No School
Monday June 4: Cumulative Essay Final in Class (1 essay to complete based on all novels from the year)
Tuesday-Wednesday-Thursday Final Exams
Friday June 8th - Summer Vacation Begins
Remember: Final Exam Review Info Posted on the May 17th Blog Post and on the Class Website.
Sunday, May 27, 2012
Thursday, May 24, 2012
Thursday 5-24-12
Today we started class completing Vocabulary Book page 123
We read literature book page 446 (Setting of poems)
We took the Tempest Quiz and Grammar Quiz (an exercise from out book!)
After the quiz:
Complete Vocabulary Book page 130
Read The Flea (and commentary) page 450-451
Remember...TIE DAY tomorrow
We read literature book page 446 (Setting of poems)
We took the Tempest Quiz and Grammar Quiz (an exercise from out book!)
After the quiz:
Complete Vocabulary Book page 130
Read The Flea (and commentary) page 450-451
Remember...TIE DAY tomorrow
Wednesday, May 23, 2012
Wednesday 5-23-12
Reminders:
Grammar Quiz and Tempest Quiz Thursday ...BRING BOTH books to class
Today - Literature Book pages 454, 505, 513 Poetry Discussion of:
Dover Beach
Sound and Sense
The Raven
Grammar Quiz and Tempest Quiz Thursday ...BRING BOTH books to class
Today - Literature Book pages 454, 505, 513 Poetry Discussion of:
Dover Beach
Sound and Sense
The Raven
Tuesday, May 22, 2012
Tuesday 5-22-12
Today we completed page 184 in our Vocabulary Book and Discussed The Elements of a Fairy Tale found in the Tempest. We discussed the role played by the tempest and the island as well as sibling rivalries.
Monday, May 21, 2012
Monday 5-21-12
The Tempest and Grammar quiz MOVED to THURSDAY 5-24-12
I'll be available Wednesday 5-23 at lunch for any last minute questions!
Today we completed Vocabulary Book pages 105-106 & page 57
We discussed The Tempest - FAIRY TALE ELEMENTS
I'll be available Wednesday 5-23 at lunch for any last minute questions!
Today we completed Vocabulary Book pages 105-106 & page 57
We discussed The Tempest - FAIRY TALE ELEMENTS
Friday, May 18, 2012
Friday 5-18-12
Today in class we discussed The Final Exam Study Guide that was posted on the blog yesterday.
VOCAB Book page 104 was completed
Those that went to hear Erik Larson speak discussed the Book Talk at Warwick's
The Tempest Cartoon (BBC) was started. Watch the rest from The Tempest page of the class website
Block 2 left off Part 1 (8:24)
Block 3 ... 10:04
Block 4...5:18
Block 6...almost started it...
VOCAB Book page 104 was completed
Those that went to hear Erik Larson speak discussed the Book Talk at Warwick's
The Tempest Cartoon (BBC) was started. Watch the rest from The Tempest page of the class website
Block 2 left off Part 1 (8:24)
Block 3 ... 10:04
Block 4...5:18
Block 6...almost started it...
Thursday, May 17, 2012
ONE MORE BONUS OPPORTUNITY...
June 3rd at La Jolla Library.
The La Jolla Library Announced a YA Author that will speak on June 3rd. Call the library to make sure the event is still scheduled.
Check out the La Jolla Library Website's Teen Events Page. The Author Michael Scott will discuss his new book The Enchantress on Sunday June 3rd at 2:30 PM.
For more information about the new book, check it out at Barnes and Noble.
Michael Scott's Website
To get the bonus...
Print out this blog post, have an employee of the library sign, take a picture of you with the author. Listen to the author's entire presentation and any questions people in the audience may have. Perhaps take notes. Bring the paperwork to school BEFORE the school day on Monday 6-4-12 and you will be given a paper to complete to earn the bonus.
The La Jolla Library Announced a YA Author that will speak on June 3rd. Call the library to make sure the event is still scheduled.
Check out the La Jolla Library Website's Teen Events Page. The Author Michael Scott will discuss his new book The Enchantress on Sunday June 3rd at 2:30 PM.
For more information about the new book, check it out at Barnes and Noble.
Michael Scott's Website
To get the bonus...
Print out this blog post, have an employee of the library sign, take a picture of you with the author. Listen to the author's entire presentation and any questions people in the audience may have. Perhaps take notes. Bring the paperwork to school BEFORE the school day on Monday 6-4-12 and you will be given a paper to complete to earn the bonus.
FINAL EXAM TOPICS for REVIEW
On Tuesday 5-29-12 we will have a final Poetry Assessment. There will be two poems to read and ten questions to answer - using textual evidence from the poems.
On Monday 6-4-12 we will have our cumulative review essay ... you will demonstrate your understanding of themes/concepts from ALL of the TEXTS we read...summer reading, semester 1, and semester 2.
TOPICS will range from a variety of themes that are seen in all texts...they MAY include:
What does it mean to be human?
1. Man vs Man, Man vs Self, Man vs Society conflicts
2. Dynamic and Static/Flat and Round Characters
3. Characters learning a lesson from their actions
4. Life is a series of choices...how does a character's choice impact their life or others?
5. How do characters reflect the Christian Gentlemen ESLR?
6. Characters "Playing God"
7. Characters wanting to "fit in" ... reasons why isolated/lonely/different
8. A character's fatal flaw
9. Role of Nature ... nature as an unnamed character
10. Information a reader may learn from reading a work of FACT or FICTION
11. Techniques the author uses to make a story entertaining for the target audience
Grammar - multiple choice questions cover topics we addressed this year ... approx 20-30 total
LOOK at the class website for review ideas ... each book's page has a list of reminders on themes, etc.
On Monday 6-4-12 we will have our cumulative review essay ... you will demonstrate your understanding of themes/concepts from ALL of the TEXTS we read...summer reading, semester 1, and semester 2.
TOPICS will range from a variety of themes that are seen in all texts...they MAY include:
What does it mean to be human?
1. Man vs Man, Man vs Self, Man vs Society conflicts
2. Dynamic and Static/Flat and Round Characters
3. Characters learning a lesson from their actions
4. Life is a series of choices...how does a character's choice impact their life or others?
5. How do characters reflect the Christian Gentlemen ESLR?
6. Characters "Playing God"
7. Characters wanting to "fit in" ... reasons why isolated/lonely/different
8. A character's fatal flaw
9. Role of Nature ... nature as an unnamed character
10. Information a reader may learn from reading a work of FACT or FICTION
11. Techniques the author uses to make a story entertaining for the target audience
Grammar - multiple choice questions cover topics we addressed this year ... approx 20-30 total
LOOK at the class website for review ideas ... each book's page has a list of reminders on themes, etc.
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
Tuesday and Block Day
Tuesday we completed page 116 in our vocabulary books
Block day 150 and 164
We discussed My Papa's Waltz (470) and At The San Francisco Airport (466). For both, we annotated the poems in our book as we TPCASTT with our partners and with the class as a whole.
Block Day we discussed THE TEMPEST.
Characters
Brothers taking power from Brothers
Isolation on an island
Prospero's Fatal Flaw
I planted the idea...should the book have been titled THE ISLAND...keep in mind as you finish reading.
We'll discuss literal and figurative meanings of the island and tempest after you finish the book!
FRIDAY: Fairy Tale nature of the story
Next Week:
Monday Complete The Tempest ... FINAL HW Worksheet due!!!
Friday 5-25-12
The Tempest Quiz...Character Identification, key details from the story
Grammar Quiz TAKE 2
Tuesday 5-29-12
Naviance Survey Due
Poetry Final ... You will be given two poems to read and answer 5-10 questions based on teh poems...like we do in class and have done with The Tempest and Macbeth
Monday 6-4-12
Cumulative Essay Final
Wednesday 6-6-12
Multiple Choice Final + The Tempest Essay
Block day 150 and 164
We discussed My Papa's Waltz (470) and At The San Francisco Airport (466). For both, we annotated the poems in our book as we TPCASTT with our partners and with the class as a whole.
Block Day we discussed THE TEMPEST.
Characters
Brothers taking power from Brothers
Isolation on an island
Prospero's Fatal Flaw
I planted the idea...should the book have been titled THE ISLAND...keep in mind as you finish reading.
We'll discuss literal and figurative meanings of the island and tempest after you finish the book!
FRIDAY: Fairy Tale nature of the story
Next Week:
Monday Complete The Tempest ... FINAL HW Worksheet due!!!
Friday 5-25-12
The Tempest Quiz...Character Identification, key details from the story
Grammar Quiz TAKE 2
Tuesday 5-29-12
Naviance Survey Due
Poetry Final ... You will be given two poems to read and answer 5-10 questions based on teh poems...like we do in class and have done with The Tempest and Macbeth
Monday 6-4-12
Cumulative Essay Final
Wednesday 6-6-12
Multiple Choice Final + The Tempest Essay
Monday, May 14, 2012
Monday May 14th
We'll correct the Vocabulary Book pages 41-43 that were completed after the Grammar Quiz on Friday.
This Week:
Tuesday The Tempest - Active Read and complete WS ACT 3 due Tuesday 5-15
Upcoming:
The Tempest ACTS 4 and 5 Active Read/WS due Monday 5-21-12
The Tempest Quiz Friday 5-25-12
DUE NO LATER THAN 5-29-12 printed copy of Naviance Report Do What You Are
Under About Me Tab ... Personality Traits
A FINAL EXAM STUDY GUIDE will be posted at the end of this week!
REDO Grammar Quiz Friday 5-25-12
Grammar Drop in and ask questions time...THURSDAY this week and next at LUNCH.
This Week:
Tuesday The Tempest - Active Read and complete WS ACT 3 due Tuesday 5-15
Upcoming:
The Tempest ACTS 4 and 5 Active Read/WS due Monday 5-21-12
The Tempest Quiz Friday 5-25-12
DUE NO LATER THAN 5-29-12 printed copy of Naviance Report Do What You Are
Under About Me Tab ... Personality Traits
A FINAL EXAM STUDY GUIDE will be posted at the end of this week!
REDO Grammar Quiz Friday 5-25-12
Grammar Drop in and ask questions time...THURSDAY this week and next at LUNCH.
Friday, May 11, 2012
Friday 5-11-12
Today any papers that I had in my possession were returned. The GRAMMAR QUIZ was taken and THE TEMPES ACT 2 WS collected.
After the quiz:
Complete Vocabulary Book pages 41-43 for Monday
Next Week:
STEP 1: Continue to Discuss Lit Book Poetry Assignments from THIS WEEK:
Read Pages:
1. 465-471 about Precision of Language in POETRY
We will discuss/analyze/TPCASTT :
At the San Francisco Airport and My Papa’s Waltz
2. 501-504 about Sounds in POETRY
We will discuss/analyze/TPCASTT:
Sound and Sense and The Raven
We will be looking at the following concepts:
TPCASTT
Figurative Language
Diction
Symbolism
Rhyme Scheme
Connotation
Interpretation
STEP 2: Discuss THE TEMPEST
The Tempest WS Act 3 Due Tuesday 5-15-12
Don't forget...
The Tempest WS Acts 4-5 Due Monday 5-21-12
The Tempest Quiz Friday 5-25-12
Do What You Know Survey on Naviance due 5-29-12
After the quiz:
Complete Vocabulary Book pages 41-43 for Monday
Next Week:
STEP 1: Continue to Discuss Lit Book Poetry Assignments from THIS WEEK:
Read Pages:
1. 465-471 about Precision of Language in POETRY
We will discuss/analyze/TPCASTT :
At the San Francisco Airport and My Papa’s Waltz
2. 501-504 about Sounds in POETRY
We will discuss/analyze/TPCASTT:
Sound and Sense and The Raven
We will be looking at the following concepts:
TPCASTT
Figurative Language
Diction
Symbolism
Rhyme Scheme
Connotation
Interpretation
STEP 2: Discuss THE TEMPEST
The Tempest WS Act 3 Due Tuesday 5-15-12
Don't forget...
The Tempest WS Acts 4-5 Due Monday 5-21-12
The Tempest Quiz Friday 5-25-12
Do What You Know Survey on Naviance due 5-29-12
Thursday, May 10, 2012
Block Days - May 9th and 10th
We reviewed PREPOSITIONS and PARTICIPLES in preparation for the GRAMMAR QUIZ Friday.
We also discussed My Papa's Waltz from our Lit Book page 470
HOMEWORK Due TUESDAY 5-29-12:
Naviance ...Do What You Know
Take the survey (under About Me/Personality Traits Tabs).
Print the results.
Turn in by 5-29-12.
We also discussed My Papa's Waltz from our Lit Book page 470
HOMEWORK Due TUESDAY 5-29-12:
Naviance ...Do What You Know
Take the survey (under About Me/Personality Traits Tabs).
Print the results.
Turn in by 5-29-12.
Monday, May 7, 2012
Monday 5-7-12
Frankenstein TEST DAY
Those ABSENT TODAY, there will be a FRANKENSTEIN MAKE UP TEST THURSDAY AT LUNCH. Make plans to be there!
The Tempest:
Act 1 Read/WS due Tuesday
Act 2 Read/WS due Friday
REMINDER: WS can be found on The Tempest page of class website
Friday Grammar Quiz that was rescheduled from LAST FRIDAY
Bring your LIT BOOK and VOCAB Book to class all week (ALONG with The Tempest)
Those ABSENT TODAY, there will be a FRANKENSTEIN MAKE UP TEST THURSDAY AT LUNCH. Make plans to be there!
The Tempest:
Act 1 Read/WS due Tuesday
Act 2 Read/WS due Friday
REMINDER: WS can be found on The Tempest page of class website
Friday Grammar Quiz that was rescheduled from LAST FRIDAY
Bring your LIT BOOK and VOCAB Book to class all week (ALONG with The Tempest)
Friday, May 4, 2012
A Bonus Opportunities
California Youth Playwright's Project.
If you wish to submit a play for the context...complete the play according to the contest guidelines.
The Deadline is June 1st...bring to me prepared for submission. I'll read through, evaluate, and mail for you. DUE TO ME BY May 29th.
WARWICK"S AUTHOR Event
Wednesday May 16th Erik Larson (Book...In the Garden of Beasts)
IF you attend the Warwick's event, print out this Blog Post, have an employee sign, and take your picture with the author. Bring to class the next day. You will explain to your class what you learned from attending the event.
If you wish to submit a play for the context...complete the play according to the contest guidelines.
The Deadline is June 1st...bring to me prepared for submission. I'll read through, evaluate, and mail for you. DUE TO ME BY May 29th.
WARWICK"S AUTHOR Event
Wednesday May 16th Erik Larson (Book...In the Garden of Beasts)
IF you attend the Warwick's event, print out this Blog Post, have an employee sign, and take your picture with the author. Bring to class the next day. You will explain to your class what you learned from attending the event.
The rest of the week
Block day all the classes got back on track...Grammar Exercises were corrected, Vocabulary Book page 47 (Word Families) was completed and we finished discussing Frankenstein (Role of Women and Victor's Fatal Flaw).
Friday we watched up to PART 4 (each class got between 4 and 5 minutes into part 4) of the ANIMATED Frankenstein video from the class website.
Monday's Test Format: 20 Multiple choice Question - scantron
Your reading guides and old quizzes will help. Read Cliffs Notes and Spark Notes for a review as well.
1 short answer (Paragraph) and 1 essay ... What to study for those? Look at the class worksheets and class notes. The list of themes is a compilation of what we discussed in class. We did NOT cover the Prometheus Myth in depth in all classes so I will not expect that to be covered in ESSAY format.
Tuesday and Friday The Tempest Reading Worksheets
Friday...rescheduled Grammar Quiz
Friday we watched up to PART 4 (each class got between 4 and 5 minutes into part 4) of the ANIMATED Frankenstein video from the class website.
Monday's Test Format: 20 Multiple choice Question - scantron
Your reading guides and old quizzes will help. Read Cliffs Notes and Spark Notes for a review as well.
1 short answer (Paragraph) and 1 essay ... What to study for those? Look at the class worksheets and class notes. The list of themes is a compilation of what we discussed in class. We did NOT cover the Prometheus Myth in depth in all classes so I will not expect that to be covered in ESSAY format.
Tuesday and Friday The Tempest Reading Worksheets
Friday...rescheduled Grammar Quiz
Tuesday, May 1, 2012
Tuesday May 1st
Today the schedule was NOT the same in all classes as I took the AP Art History class on a field trip to the San Diego Museum of Art and Timken Museum.
Block 2: Corrected Gerund Exercise page 74
Block 6: Corrected Participle Exercises page 72 and 608
Blocks 3 and 4 I was not in class
ALL blocks were given a FRANKENSTEIN WS to complete. Question #5 need not be done. We will discuss the role of Women in Frankenstein on block day (potential essay question on the test) as well as the worksheet and the Foreshadowing worksheet. We will also go back over Literary Archetypes (WS given out earlier in the Frankenstein unit).
GRAMMAR QUIZ moved to Friday 5-11-12.
Block 2: Corrected Gerund Exercise page 74
Block 6: Corrected Participle Exercises page 72 and 608
Blocks 3 and 4 I was not in class
ALL blocks were given a FRANKENSTEIN WS to complete. Question #5 need not be done. We will discuss the role of Women in Frankenstein on block day (potential essay question on the test) as well as the worksheet and the Foreshadowing worksheet. We will also go back over Literary Archetypes (WS given out earlier in the Frankenstein unit).
GRAMMAR QUIZ moved to Friday 5-11-12.
Monday, April 30, 2012
Monday April 30th
Today VOCABULARY BOOKS were returned. Please bring them to class every day until the end of the year. We'll review lessons in the books from day to day.
Today papers were returned and we corrected the PARTICIPLE section of the GRAMMAR exercises we completed.
Some classes go to the Foreshadowing WS (Frankenstein).
Upcoming this week:
Gerunds
Unit 3 review ... Grammar Quiz Friday
Tuesday Frankenstein WS ... what is not done is due BLOCK DAY.
Remember...FRANKENSTEIN TEST MONDAY 5-7-12.
Today papers were returned and we corrected the PARTICIPLE section of the GRAMMAR exercises we completed.
Some classes go to the Foreshadowing WS (Frankenstein).
Upcoming this week:
Gerunds
Unit 3 review ... Grammar Quiz Friday
Tuesday Frankenstein WS ... what is not done is due BLOCK DAY.
Remember...FRANKENSTEIN TEST MONDAY 5-7-12.
Friday, April 27, 2012
Friday April 27th
Today I passed back papers (ARS and miscellaneous papers).
After the Frankenstein quiz, complete GRAMMAR BOOK pages:
72 Exercise A and B (participles)
608 Exercise 1 and 2 (participles and gerunds)
Monday we'll correct the grammar and go over the Frankenstein Foreshadowing WS.
Tuesday 5-1-12 Start bringing The Tempest
Friday 5-4-12 GRAMMAR QUIZ
Monday 5-7-12 Frankenstein Test (Multiple Choice AND Essay)
After the Frankenstein quiz, complete GRAMMAR BOOK pages:
72 Exercise A and B (participles)
608 Exercise 1 and 2 (participles and gerunds)
Monday we'll correct the grammar and go over the Frankenstein Foreshadowing WS.
Tuesday 5-1-12 Start bringing The Tempest
Friday 5-4-12 GRAMMAR QUIZ
Monday 5-7-12 Frankenstein Test (Multiple Choice AND Essay)
Frankenstein Quiz #2 Make-Up
I will hold a Frankenstein Quiz #2 Make-Up on Thursday 5-3-12 BEFORE SCHOOL in ROOM 322. If you missed the quiz today, please plan on attending the make-up session.
Tuesday, April 24, 2012
The TEMPEST is our next title
This work by Shakespeare will be our last book.
The Study Guides are attached on the TEMPEST page of the class website. If you chose to start reading ahead, they are there for you.
The Due Dates for ACTIVE READING and COMPLETING WS:
Act 1: Tuesday May 8
Act 2: Friday May 11
Act 3: Tuesday May 15th
Acts 4 and 5: Monday May 21st
The Study Guides are attached on the TEMPEST page of the class website. If you chose to start reading ahead, they are there for you.
The Due Dates for ACTIVE READING and COMPLETING WS:
Act 1: Tuesday May 8
Act 2: Friday May 11
Act 3: Tuesday May 15th
Acts 4 and 5: Monday May 21st
BLOCK DAYS
Annotated Resource Sets will be collected on Block Day.
We will discuss:
Complete last week's topics
PLUS: Discuss each character's Romantic Quest (Walton, Victor, and Creature)
PLUS: Watched It's A Sin video from Frankenstein page of class website. Question to consider: In all the literature from this YEAR, do you believe that it is a SIN to play God...does textual evidence support this?
Address new concept:
Foreshadowing in Frankenstein.
Foreshadowing WS due Friday if not done in class
Friday: MC format quiz on Chapters 11-end of Frankenstein, Grammar exercise
Next week:
Bring The Tempest by 5-1-12
Grammar Quiz Chapter 3 - Phrases
Upcoming: Frankenstein Test Monday 5-7-12
Frankenstein Study Guide/Themes posted on Frankenstein Page of class website. Just like all books this year, the page of the class website is where to go for review for a test and for the final exam.
** Study Guides/Worksheets not completed in class as part of class discussion/review will be homework due the following class period.
We will discuss:
Complete last week's topics
PLUS: Discuss each character's Romantic Quest (Walton, Victor, and Creature)
PLUS: Watched It's A Sin video from Frankenstein page of class website. Question to consider: In all the literature from this YEAR, do you believe that it is a SIN to play God...does textual evidence support this?
Address new concept:
Foreshadowing in Frankenstein.
Foreshadowing WS due Friday if not done in class
Friday: MC format quiz on Chapters 11-end of Frankenstein, Grammar exercise
Next week:
Bring The Tempest by 5-1-12
Grammar Quiz Chapter 3 - Phrases
Upcoming: Frankenstein Test Monday 5-7-12
Frankenstein Study Guide/Themes posted on Frankenstein Page of class website. Just like all books this year, the page of the class website is where to go for review for a test and for the final exam.
** Study Guides/Worksheets not completed in class as part of class discussion/review will be homework due the following class period.
Monday, April 23, 2012
Tuesday April 24th we'll be in the library
You will work on creating an ANNOTATED RESOURCE SET for Macbeth, The Tempest, and Frankenstein. An Annotated Resource Set is the first step in researching. It's a way to compile the sites you wish to further explore when putting together a research report.
QUESTION #1: How do I create an Annotated Resource Set?
ANSWER: A template is available for your use on the PAPERS page of the class website
QUESTION #2: How many sources do I need?
ANSWER:SIX TOTAL for the Shakespeare works and 6 for Frankenstein
QUESTION #3: Where do I find the sources?
ANSWER: You need 3 QUALITY websites for each author and 3 scholarly articles (found on Proquest or CQ Researcher)
QUESTION #4: What do I look for?
ANSWER: For the purpose of this assignment, information that helps the reader fully understand the context in which the author wrote. Think searching terms such as: Elizabethan England, Romanticism in literature, Gothic literature, and British authors to name a few.
QUESTION #5: THEN WHAT?
ANSWER: When you find a credible source, fill in the blanks on the template...title of the source, your paraphrase of the content to explain why it is valuable for your research, a visual (cut and paste from the site) and the URL.
What you do not finish in class is due BLOCK DAY THIS WEEK.
REMEMBER - ONLY PAGE 2 of the ARS must be completed and turned in on Block Day!
QUESTION #1: How do I create an Annotated Resource Set?
ANSWER: A template is available for your use on the PAPERS page of the class website
QUESTION #2: How many sources do I need?
ANSWER:SIX TOTAL for the Shakespeare works and 6 for Frankenstein
QUESTION #3: Where do I find the sources?
ANSWER: You need 3 QUALITY websites for each author and 3 scholarly articles (found on Proquest or CQ Researcher)
QUESTION #4: What do I look for?
ANSWER: For the purpose of this assignment, information that helps the reader fully understand the context in which the author wrote. Think searching terms such as: Elizabethan England, Romanticism in literature, Gothic literature, and British authors to name a few.
QUESTION #5: THEN WHAT?
ANSWER: When you find a credible source, fill in the blanks on the template...title of the source, your paraphrase of the content to explain why it is valuable for your research, a visual (cut and paste from the site) and the URL.
What you do not finish in class is due BLOCK DAY THIS WEEK.
REMEMBER - ONLY PAGE 2 of the ARS must be completed and turned in on Block Day!
Monday April 23rd
Today we discussed Prepositions and Appositives from Chapter 3 of our text.
Block 6 corrected page 68 as we did not get to it on Friday.
Everyone completed page 607 (all) and the assignment was corrected.
Discussed Frankenstein: What it means to be HUMAN and IS the Creature GOOD or EVIL?
Frankenstein Make-up Quiz Tuesday in class.
Friday 4-27-12 Frankenstein Quiz (Multiple Choice) Chapters 11 to end
Upcoming Due Dates:
Bring THE TEMPEST to class 5-1-12
BONUS OR Report due 5-1-12
GRAMMAR QUIZ Friday May 4th - Chapter 3
Frankenstein Test...MC and Essay Format on Monday 5-7-12
Block 6 corrected page 68 as we did not get to it on Friday.
Everyone completed page 607 (all) and the assignment was corrected.
Discussed Frankenstein: What it means to be HUMAN and IS the Creature GOOD or EVIL?
Frankenstein Make-up Quiz Tuesday in class.
Friday 4-27-12 Frankenstein Quiz (Multiple Choice) Chapters 11 to end
Upcoming Due Dates:
Bring THE TEMPEST to class 5-1-12
BONUS OR Report due 5-1-12
GRAMMAR QUIZ Friday May 4th - Chapter 3
Frankenstein Test...MC and Essay Format on Monday 5-7-12
Friday, April 20, 2012
Friday April 20th
Today:
1. We corrected GRAMMAR BOOK page 68 (Exercise A and B) We discussed the topic of PREPOSITIONS/PREPOSITIONAL PHRASES
2. I passed back any papers I finished grading.
3. FINAL draft of Resume and Cover Letters were due...NO LATER Than today.
4. After the Frankenstein quiz, an Upfront Magazine was available for reading.
1. We corrected GRAMMAR BOOK page 68 (Exercise A and B) We discussed the topic of PREPOSITIONS/PREPOSITIONAL PHRASES
2. I passed back any papers I finished grading.
3. FINAL draft of Resume and Cover Letters were due...NO LATER Than today.
4. After the Frankenstein quiz, an Upfront Magazine was available for reading.
Wednesday, April 18, 2012
Block Day ... April 17 and 18
Today we discussed Grammar Book Pages 69-70 - Appositives
We completed Exercise A on page 70 and corrected BOTH exercise A and B.
We discussed Frankenstein concepts...will continue where each block left off in the next class periods.
1. Victor's childhood and childhood memories
2. Victor's family...blood relatives and those that lived in his home growing up
3. What it means to be human
4. How one defines creature/monster
5. Can Victor be charged with any crimes? If so, what ones?
6. Does Victor know right from wrong?
7. Can the creature be charged with any crimes?
8. Does the creature know right from wrong?
9. Is the creature inherently good or inherently evil?
REMINDER - MULTIPLE CHOICE FORMAT QUIZ FRIDAY 4-20-12
Covers Frankenstein Chapters 1-10
We completed Exercise A on page 70 and corrected BOTH exercise A and B.
We discussed Frankenstein concepts...will continue where each block left off in the next class periods.
1. Victor's childhood and childhood memories
2. Victor's family...blood relatives and those that lived in his home growing up
3. What it means to be human
4. How one defines creature/monster
5. Can Victor be charged with any crimes? If so, what ones?
6. Does Victor know right from wrong?
7. Can the creature be charged with any crimes?
8. Does the creature know right from wrong?
9. Is the creature inherently good or inherently evil?
REMINDER - MULTIPLE CHOICE FORMAT QUIZ FRIDAY 4-20-12
Covers Frankenstein Chapters 1-10
Break is Over...the year is winding down...
Monday 4-16-12 I attended the California State Assembly Holocaust Remembrance Day Celebration with one of the seven students from Saints that participated in this year's Video Production/Interview of Survivor Hanna Marx.
While I was away, the sub assigned the following to be completed in class:
Grammar Book Pages:
65 ALL
68 Exercise A
70 Exercise B
74 Exercise A and B
The Upfront Magazine from January 2nd was to be read as well. Particular attention should be paid to the article, HINT FIRST READ, Locked Away Forever.
TUESDAY:
I passed back ALL papers I had...Writing Exams and Frankenstein Worksheets. This week the grade book will be updated. We read Locked Away Forever and started to connect to Frankenstein...fiction does mirror reality in some ways.
Resume and Cover Letter Final Drafts were collected (due this week)
Collected Frankenstein Completion Worksheets
While I was away, the sub assigned the following to be completed in class:
Grammar Book Pages:
65 ALL
68 Exercise A
70 Exercise B
74 Exercise A and B
The Upfront Magazine from January 2nd was to be read as well. Particular attention should be paid to the article, HINT FIRST READ, Locked Away Forever.
TUESDAY:
I passed back ALL papers I had...Writing Exams and Frankenstein Worksheets. This week the grade book will be updated. We read Locked Away Forever and started to connect to Frankenstein...fiction does mirror reality in some ways.
Resume and Cover Letter Final Drafts were collected (due this week)
Collected Frankenstein Completion Worksheets
Monday, April 2, 2012
Monday 4-2-12
SCHEDULE CHANGE
No school Wednesday...
Therefore DUE DATES:
Resume and Cover Letter Final Drafts due the week of 4-16-12 (any day is considered ON TIME). Final draft rubric on top, final draft below, and rough draft/rubric on bottom)
Tuesday 4-17-12
Frankenstein Active read/finish book...complete WS
Friday 4-20-12
Frankenstein quiz Preface-Chapter 10
**** if you have not gotten back your resume and cover letter draft...stop by tomorrow, 4-3-12.
No school Wednesday...
Therefore DUE DATES:
Resume and Cover Letter Final Drafts due the week of 4-16-12 (any day is considered ON TIME). Final draft rubric on top, final draft below, and rough draft/rubric on bottom)
Tuesday 4-17-12
Frankenstein Active read/finish book...complete WS
Friday 4-20-12
Frankenstein quiz Preface-Chapter 10
**** if you have not gotten back your resume and cover letter draft...stop by tomorrow, 4-3-12.
Friday, March 30, 2012
Recap of the Week...Preview of next week
This week:
1. Discussed and took notes on genres of Romanticism and Gothic literature...the fusion of the two is found in Frankenstein. Completed a Romanticism WS in class. NOTES can be found on POWERPOINT attached to Frankenstein page of class website if you were absent
2. Discussed Romanticism, Imagery, and role of memories in Wordsworth's Poem Tintern Abbey (lit book page 628)
3. Grammar Quiz from 3-16 returned
4. Discussed Upfront Magazine
NEXT WEEK:
Monday and Tuesday ESLR ESSAY in HOMEROOM
Block Days...Monday follows Wednesday schedule and Tuesday follows Thursday
Assignments Due...due on DATE...not in BLOCK since assigned before I knew the block schedule:
Monday 4-2-12: Resume Draft + Cover Letter draft for final 2 homerooms (Carson and Allen)
Tuesday 4-3-12 Active Read and Complete Frankenstein WS
Wednesday (follows a Friday schedule) Frankenstein Quiz
LOOKING AHEAD:
Monday April 16th...FINAL DRAFT of resume and cover letter ... MUST be turned in WITH ROUGH DRAFTS ATTACHED
Tuesday April 17th: Finish Frankenstein and complete WS
Friday April 20th Frankenstein Quiz
1. Discussed and took notes on genres of Romanticism and Gothic literature...the fusion of the two is found in Frankenstein. Completed a Romanticism WS in class. NOTES can be found on POWERPOINT attached to Frankenstein page of class website if you were absent
2. Discussed Romanticism, Imagery, and role of memories in Wordsworth's Poem Tintern Abbey (lit book page 628)
3. Grammar Quiz from 3-16 returned
4. Discussed Upfront Magazine
NEXT WEEK:
Monday and Tuesday ESLR ESSAY in HOMEROOM
Block Days...Monday follows Wednesday schedule and Tuesday follows Thursday
Assignments Due...due on DATE...not in BLOCK since assigned before I knew the block schedule:
Monday 4-2-12: Resume Draft + Cover Letter draft for final 2 homerooms (Carson and Allen)
Tuesday 4-3-12 Active Read and Complete Frankenstein WS
Wednesday (follows a Friday schedule) Frankenstein Quiz
LOOKING AHEAD:
Monday April 16th...FINAL DRAFT of resume and cover letter ... MUST be turned in WITH ROUGH DRAFTS ATTACHED
Tuesday April 17th: Finish Frankenstein and complete WS
Friday April 20th Frankenstein Quiz
Monday, March 26, 2012
Cross Country Connections
for those of you participating in the Cross Country Connections Blog...a new post is "LIVE" and will be "up" until Good Friday. A new post will run over Easter Break.
Remember your responses only count if you reply within 7-10 days of the original post. You must participate in 90% of the posts to qualify for the bonus at the end of the semester.
Remember your responses only count if you reply within 7-10 days of the original post. You must participate in 90% of the posts to qualify for the bonus at the end of the semester.
I am back...we are all getting "RESET"
Today's General Announcements:
1. PLAN Registration...due by Wednesday...Test is Saturday at Saints
2. Registration for INTERSESSION was LAST WEEK. See Mrs. Oliwa or Mrs. Walsh THIS WEEK to take care of registration.
English Class Announcements:
Grammar Quiz Grades Posted online after school today. Quizzes will be returned Friday.
Frankenstein Study Guide/Active reading due tomorrow...remember EACH Tuesday is a Frankenstein due date
Writing Exam will be graded over the Easter Break
NEW Tuesdays With Rene' starts tomorrow...Gulliver's Travels.
In class we discussed Romanticism and read Tintern Abbey (page 628 Lit Book) by William Wordsworth
We started Group Work ... TPCASTTing Poem. Paying special attention to Nature and Connotations.
1. PLAN Registration...due by Wednesday...Test is Saturday at Saints
2. Registration for INTERSESSION was LAST WEEK. See Mrs. Oliwa or Mrs. Walsh THIS WEEK to take care of registration.
English Class Announcements:
Grammar Quiz Grades Posted online after school today. Quizzes will be returned Friday.
Frankenstein Study Guide/Active reading due tomorrow...remember EACH Tuesday is a Frankenstein due date
Writing Exam will be graded over the Easter Break
NEW Tuesdays With Rene' starts tomorrow...Gulliver's Travels.
In class we discussed Romanticism and read Tintern Abbey (page 628 Lit Book) by William Wordsworth
We started Group Work ... TPCASTTing Poem. Paying special attention to Nature and Connotations.
Thursday, March 15, 2012
Updates...
Friday 3-16-12 the QUIZ will cover Grammar ...NOT Poetry as we did not get to it...that will come after the Writing Exam.
There is a new post on Cross Country Connections. The Last Two Posts are "live" for responses until I return from Poland. A new post will be up when I get back. Remember, to be eligible for the bonus, you must respond to 90% of the posts this semester. Our posts will continue till Mid May.
There is a new post on Cross Country Connections. The Last Two Posts are "live" for responses until I return from Poland. A new post will be up when I get back. Remember, to be eligible for the bonus, you must respond to 90% of the posts this semester. Our posts will continue till Mid May.
Tuesday, March 13, 2012
Due Block Day...March 14th and 15th
Complete Grammar Book Page 258 evens as well as the paragraph.
Block Day...we'll discuss commas and semi-colons, Upfront Magazine and Poetry from the Literature Book.
Block Day...we'll discuss commas and semi-colons, Upfront Magazine and Poetry from the Literature Book.
Monday, March 12, 2012
Writing Exam Week of March 19th
Your WRITING EXAM is worth 10% of your semester grade. It MUST be completed in class. If you need to leave early for an athletic event or miss a day due to illness, please make sure to write down the time you miss on your cover sheet and have the substitute record the lost time. When I return, we will make up the time.
WRITING EXAM MAKE UP TIMES:
FRIDAY MARCH 30TH AFTER SCHOOL TILL 2 PM
MONDAY APRIL 2ND ... BEFORE SCHOOL (7 AM) AFTER SCHOOL TILL 3 PM
WEDNESDAY APRIL 4TH ... BEFORE SCHOOL (7 AM)
The WRITING EXAM is your opportunity to read a current events article. You will be asked to respond to a prompt based on your active reading of the article. You will need to provide TEXTUAL EVIDENCE from the article in your response.
SUGGESTIONS:
1. Underline verbs in prompt. Make sure you complete all steps.
2. Prewrite/brainstorm...plan your response.
3. After you write your rough draft...take a bit of a break and read Frankenstein. Your edits will be better if you take a break and look at it with "fresh" eyes.
You have all week to complete the assignment. Do not waste your time...do not rush. A good timeline is:
Day One...read the prompt, look over the rubric to know what is expected of you to achieve a top grade, then active read the article ... prewrite/brainstorm if time
Day Two...prewrite...rough draft
Block Day...finish draft/revise/start final draft
Friday...final draft
How do you turn it in?
Staple in this order:
TOP...
Rubric
Prompt
final draft
rough draft
prewrite
article
WRITING EXAM MAKE UP TIMES:
FRIDAY MARCH 30TH AFTER SCHOOL TILL 2 PM
MONDAY APRIL 2ND ... BEFORE SCHOOL (7 AM) AFTER SCHOOL TILL 3 PM
WEDNESDAY APRIL 4TH ... BEFORE SCHOOL (7 AM)
The WRITING EXAM is your opportunity to read a current events article. You will be asked to respond to a prompt based on your active reading of the article. You will need to provide TEXTUAL EVIDENCE from the article in your response.
SUGGESTIONS:
1. Underline verbs in prompt. Make sure you complete all steps.
2. Prewrite/brainstorm...plan your response.
3. After you write your rough draft...take a bit of a break and read Frankenstein. Your edits will be better if you take a break and look at it with "fresh" eyes.
You have all week to complete the assignment. Do not waste your time...do not rush. A good timeline is:
Day One...read the prompt, look over the rubric to know what is expected of you to achieve a top grade, then active read the article ... prewrite/brainstorm if time
Day Two...prewrite...rough draft
Block Day...finish draft/revise/start final draft
Friday...final draft
How do you turn it in?
Staple in this order:
TOP...
Rubric
Prompt
final draft
rough draft
prewrite
article
Frankenstein Assignments
Our next LITERATURE unit is Frankenstein. Next week you will take the writing exam IN CLASS. Make sure to have Frankenstein with you so that you can read when you finish writing, or need to take a break from writing.
Reading assignments...and worksheets are all due on Tuesdays...The document can be found on the FRANKENSTEIN page of the class website.
TUESDAY MARCH 27th...have active read and completed the worksheet for the Preface, letters, and chapters 1-5.
Tuesday April 3rd...have active read and completed the WS for Chapters 6-9
Tuesday April 17th (after Easter Break)...have active read and completed the WS for the rest of the novel.
Literature Quizzes:
Wednesday April 4th (last day of school before Easter Break)
Friday April 20th...after we return from break
Check out the YouTube Animation of the story ... linked on the FRANKENSTEIN page of the class website for clarification AFTER you read the entire book! We'll share the other videos linked on the page in class.
What edition should you buy if you forgot to get a book yet...the edition I suggested on the Book Order Form earlier in the year is the Signet Classic pictured on this blog post. An online version of the book is linked on the FRANKENSTEIN page of the class website.
Question: When will the FRANKENSTEIN TEST be?
Answer: We will have a test on Frankenstein, poetry, and the Romantic Era at the end of April. A specific date will be announced after Easter Break.
Sunday, March 11, 2012
Week of Monday March 12th
Monday we'll discuss the Upfront Magazine that you took to read after Macbeth tests last week. We will also review Punctuation in our (Grammar Book) and commonly confused words (compliment/complement, capitol/capital, backward,backwards, and between you and me).
The rest of the week we'll look at poetry in our Literature Book as well as review Grammar.
Friday 3-16-12 there will be a Poetry and Grammar Quiz.
Week of 3-19-12 the Writing Exam will be held in class...it is 100% done in class, as it was last year. Please bring your Frankenstein book to read when you are done working each day. The first Frankenstein assignment is due the week of 3-26-12.
Tuesdays With Rene' - This week we will finish BRAVE NEW WORLD. We will start Gulliver's Travels on Tuesday 3-27-12, after a 1 week break.
The rest of the week we'll look at poetry in our Literature Book as well as review Grammar.
Friday 3-16-12 there will be a Poetry and Grammar Quiz.
Week of 3-19-12 the Writing Exam will be held in class...it is 100% done in class, as it was last year. Please bring your Frankenstein book to read when you are done working each day. The first Frankenstein assignment is due the week of 3-26-12.
Tuesdays With Rene' - This week we will finish BRAVE NEW WORLD. We will start Gulliver's Travels on Tuesday 3-27-12, after a 1 week break.
Thursday, March 8, 2012
BLOCK DAY
Commonly Confused Words: Lie/Lay, Sit/Set and Affect/Effect
Macbeth Essay and Sonnet based on Macbeth Themes
Friday Multiple Choice section of the test
BOTH BLOCK DAY and Friday the NEW UPFRONT MAGAZINE will be left out for you to pick up and read. Read the magazine and prepare for discussion/debate on MONDAY.
Monday 3-12: bring Literature and Grammar books
Friday 3-16: Grammar and Poetry Quiz
Macbeth Essay and Sonnet based on Macbeth Themes
Friday Multiple Choice section of the test
BOTH BLOCK DAY and Friday the NEW UPFRONT MAGAZINE will be left out for you to pick up and read. Read the magazine and prepare for discussion/debate on MONDAY.
Monday 3-12: bring Literature and Grammar books
Friday 3-16: Grammar and Poetry Quiz
Tuesday, March 6, 2012
Tuesday 3-6-12
Today in class we discussed IRONY WS as well as the rest of the MOTIFS and connections with THEMES.
ANNOUNCEMENT:
ESSAY and SONNET tomorrow
Multiple Choice on Friday
Bring GRAMMAR and LIT books BOTH DAYS...for work after you finish your test.
A few students asked what book is next...FRANKENSTEIN. I'll announce details AFTER you finish MACBETH tests this week! The BLOG post will be made during block days (while testing).
ANNOUNCEMENT:
ESSAY and SONNET tomorrow
Multiple Choice on Friday
Bring GRAMMAR and LIT books BOTH DAYS...for work after you finish your test.
A few students asked what book is next...FRANKENSTEIN. I'll announce details AFTER you finish MACBETH tests this week! The BLOG post will be made during block days (while testing).
Monday, March 5, 2012
Monday 3-5-12
In class we discussed DATE CHANGES:
Walsh and Wilson Homerooms Resume and Cover Letter Drafts due no later than 3-15-12 ... brought to me with the rubric.
Macbeth Test will be block day...Multiple choice with a pencil, essay and sonnet to be written in pen.
Tie Day tomorrow...Lenten Prayer Service
Walsh and Wilson Homerooms Resume and Cover Letter Drafts due no later than 3-15-12 ... brought to me with the rubric.
Macbeth Test will be block day...Multiple choice with a pencil, essay and sonnet to be written in pen.
Tie Day tomorrow...Lenten Prayer Service
Saturday, March 3, 2012
Upcoming Grammar Units
We are starting with Punctuation and Capitalization REVIEW in our Grammar Book...
We'll also investigate Common Errors in English Usage. The first three items we will look at are the subtle differences between Sit and Set, Lie and Lay, and Effect and Affect.
A Grammar Quiz will be Friday 3-16-12.
Friday, March 2, 2012
Friday 3-2-12
TODAY: Macbeth Quiz Acts 1-3 and Poetry
After Quiz: Complete Crossword Puzzle WS and Irony WS (given on block day)
IF you did not finish your MOTIF section, it is due Monday!
Monday/Tuesday:
Discuss Irony/MOTIFS and THEMES
Grammar Concepts - punctuation, commonly confused words, and capitalization
Block Day: Macbeth test (Multiple Choice, Essay, and Sonnet writing...bring a pen, pencil, and lined paper)
Friday: Upfront Magazine...read and prepare for a debate!
After Quiz: Complete Crossword Puzzle WS and Irony WS (given on block day)
IF you did not finish your MOTIF section, it is due Monday!
Monday/Tuesday:
Discuss Irony/MOTIFS and THEMES
Grammar Concepts - punctuation, commonly confused words, and capitalization
Block Day: Macbeth test (Multiple Choice, Essay, and Sonnet writing...bring a pen, pencil, and lined paper)
Friday: Upfront Magazine...read and prepare for a debate!
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
Block Day
Today we took care of "leftovers":
Discussed Figurative Language in Macbeth
Passed out Rubric for Resume and Cover Letter (discussed yesterday)
Started:
Grammar...unit 11 Punctuation (Page 247)
Motif WS
Homework:
Macbeth Acts 1-3 and Poetry Quiz Friday
Irony WS due Monday 3-5
Resume and Cover Letter Draft (Walsh and Wilson Homerooms Monday)
Discussed Figurative Language in Macbeth
Passed out Rubric for Resume and Cover Letter (discussed yesterday)
Started:
Grammar...unit 11 Punctuation (Page 247)
Motif WS
Homework:
Macbeth Acts 1-3 and Poetry Quiz Friday
Irony WS due Monday 3-5
Resume and Cover Letter Draft (Walsh and Wilson Homerooms Monday)
Cross Country Connections ... Blogging About Books
Those of you participating in the Literature Bonus online...there is a new post.
Cross Country Connections
Cross Country Connections
Monday, February 27, 2012
Tuesday 2-28-12 Semester Two Paper Announcement
ANNOUNCEMENT...first PAPER of the Semester...
Starting THIS WEEK in homeroom the college counselors will take 10th grade students to the library to start working on a RESUME in NAVIANCE.
This is an opportunity to get a class assignment started, perhaps completed, during homeroom.
FIRST, read the requirements of the assignment on the papers page of the website. The document name is RESUMECoverLetter. Start your resume during homeroom...turn in a rough draft of your resume and create a cover letter to a potential employer by the MONDAY after your homeroom "lesson". The final draft will be due 4-16-12. This paper assignment and rubric is due during class time, not uploaded to turnitin.com. The format of a resume is KEY...some people lose formatting on turnitin.com...no need to go through that with this KEY assignment.
Rough Draft Due Dates...NO LATER THAN the Monday after your homeroom training...
Walsh & Wilson Homeroom - Due Monday 3-5-12 in class with rubric
Fr. Alvin Homeroom - Due Monday 3-12-12 in class with rubric
Roberts & Yoakum Homeroom - Due Monday 3-19-12 in class with rubric
Gormley & MacVay - Due Monday 3-26-12 in class with rubric
Allen & Carson Homeroom - Due Monday 4-2-12 in class with rubric
Starting THIS WEEK in homeroom the college counselors will take 10th grade students to the library to start working on a RESUME in NAVIANCE.
This is an opportunity to get a class assignment started, perhaps completed, during homeroom.
FIRST, read the requirements of the assignment on the papers page of the website. The document name is RESUMECoverLetter. Start your resume during homeroom...turn in a rough draft of your resume and create a cover letter to a potential employer by the MONDAY after your homeroom "lesson". The final draft will be due 4-16-12. This paper assignment and rubric is due during class time, not uploaded to turnitin.com. The format of a resume is KEY...some people lose formatting on turnitin.com...no need to go through that with this KEY assignment.
Rough Draft Due Dates...NO LATER THAN the Monday after your homeroom training...
Walsh & Wilson Homeroom - Due Monday 3-5-12 in class with rubric
Fr. Alvin Homeroom - Due Monday 3-12-12 in class with rubric
Roberts & Yoakum Homeroom - Due Monday 3-19-12 in class with rubric
Gormley & MacVay - Due Monday 3-26-12 in class with rubric
Allen & Carson Homeroom - Due Monday 4-2-12 in class with rubric
Sunday, February 26, 2012
Monday 2-27-12
We'll complete viewing Super Bowl Ads analysis then move on to figurative language used in Macbeth. Figurative language WS is homework if not completed in class.
(The blocks that did not finish the "Conscience" Chart Friday will complete the chart as well)
REMINDER: ONLINE COURSE REGISTRATION FOR SOPHOMORES, NEXT YEAR'S JUNIORS, IS MARCH 1-5.
Macbeth and Poetry Quiz FRIDAY
(The blocks that did not finish the "Conscience" Chart Friday will complete the chart as well)
REMINDER: ONLINE COURSE REGISTRATION FOR SOPHOMORES, NEXT YEAR'S JUNIORS, IS MARCH 1-5.
Macbeth and Poetry Quiz FRIDAY
Friday, February 24, 2012
Friday 2-24-12
Today we discussed/presented to the class/took notes on Question #2 from Block Day...evidence of Macbeth and Lady Macbeth knowing the difference between right and wrong, choosing to do wrong and the evidence of GUILT/guilty conscience.
Announcements:
Macbeth/Poetry Quiz on Acts 1-3 moved to Friday 3-2-12
Macbeth/Poetry Test Block Day 3/7 and 3/8 (depending on block #)
Study:
Notes from class
Homework WS
Website pages (Poetry Terms with a *) (Macbeth Page too)
Announcements:
Macbeth/Poetry Quiz on Acts 1-3 moved to Friday 3-2-12
Macbeth/Poetry Test Block Day 3/7 and 3/8 (depending on block #)
Study:
Notes from class
Homework WS
Website pages (Poetry Terms with a *) (Macbeth Page too)
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
BLOCK DAY 2-22/23
We got into groups (BY ACTS) today in BLOCKS 2-4-6 (Block 3 will tomorrow) and searched for evidence to support the ideas:
Q #1: HOW IS NATURE A HIDDEN CHARACTER IN THE PLAY?
Q #2: WHAT EVIDENCE EXISTS TO DEMONSTRATE THAT MACBETH AND LADY MACBETH KNOW THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN RIGHT AND WRONG? WHAT EVIDENCE EXISTS TO SHOW THEY HAVE A GUILTY CONSCIENCE?
We shared Question #1 together with the class.
FRIDAY: Share Question #2 and discuss figurative language and conflict within the play.
Q #1: HOW IS NATURE A HIDDEN CHARACTER IN THE PLAY?
Q #2: WHAT EVIDENCE EXISTS TO DEMONSTRATE THAT MACBETH AND LADY MACBETH KNOW THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN RIGHT AND WRONG? WHAT EVIDENCE EXISTS TO SHOW THEY HAVE A GUILTY CONSCIENCE?
We shared Question #1 together with the class.
FRIDAY: Share Question #2 and discuss figurative language and conflict within the play.
Tuesday, February 21, 2012
Tuesday 2-21-11
Welcome Back after a LONG weekend!
Today you turned in Macbeth Acts 4 and 5 WS. All papers that had not been returned were returned.
We read more of the play aloud and discussed as we read. Today the focus was to pay particular attention to:
1. WEATHER IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE PLOT/CHARACTER'S ACTIONS
2. THE ROLE OF MASCULINITY/FEMINITY (Who "runs" the Macbeth household?
Does it follow traditional gender stereotypes?)
The first Tuesdays With Rene'BONUS opportunity began. Brave New World movie will last for a few weeks. The second opportunity will be Gulliver's Travels.
ANNOUNCEMENT:
Macbeth Quiz (Acts 1 and 2 and part of 3...specifics will be announced FRIDAY) and POETRY Quiz on TUESDAY 2-28-12.
The Poetry Terms with a STAR nest to them on the poetry page of the class website are necessary to review as those are the ones we have been discussing/taking notes on in class. An additional copy of the TPCASTT document is located on the poetry page as well.
Today you turned in Macbeth Acts 4 and 5 WS. All papers that had not been returned were returned.
We read more of the play aloud and discussed as we read. Today the focus was to pay particular attention to:
1. WEATHER IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE PLOT/CHARACTER'S ACTIONS
2. THE ROLE OF MASCULINITY/FEMINITY (Who "runs" the Macbeth household?
Does it follow traditional gender stereotypes?)
The first Tuesdays With Rene'BONUS opportunity began. Brave New World movie will last for a few weeks. The second opportunity will be Gulliver's Travels.
ANNOUNCEMENT:
Macbeth Quiz (Acts 1 and 2 and part of 3...specifics will be announced FRIDAY) and POETRY Quiz on TUESDAY 2-28-12.
The Poetry Terms with a STAR nest to them on the poetry page of the class website are necessary to review as those are the ones we have been discussing/taking notes on in class. An additional copy of the TPCASTT document is located on the poetry page as well.
Friday, February 17, 2012
Friday 2-17-12
Block Day we discussed the components of a sonnet and used the TPCASTT format to translate/understand Shakespeare's Sonnet 116 (Let me not to the marriage of true minds).
Today's Plan:
Continue READING Macbeth (It's Grandparent's Day so some of you may not be in class due to your family visiting)
UPCOMING ASSIGNMENTS:
Monday 2-20 DAY OFF
Tuesday 2-21 DUE: Finish Reading Macbeth/WS
Tuesday 2-28-12: Macbeth/Sonnets/Poetry Terms Quiz
TPCASTT worksheet and poetry terms listed on Poetry Page of class website (if notes misplaced)
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
Valentine's Day
Today everyone was given VALENTINE CONVERSATION HEARTS and conversations were written between characters from the stories we read this year.
We viewed a few presentations of Super Bowl ads...the rest will be BLOCK DAY and Friday.
Block Day:
Have ACTIVE READ pages 543-546 and Sonnets by Shakespeare on page 412 and 485. We'll discuss, watch a few Super Bowl Advertisement Presentations and Read MACBETH! Friday we'll continue where we leave off on Block Day.
Monday, February 13, 2012
Week of 2-13-12
Monday 2-13
Announcements: Homeroom Wed/Thurs...course selection information. Mass and TIE DAY (Grandparents Day) FRIDAY
Due today: Macbeth Acts 2 and 3
A NEW post has been added to Cross Country Connections Blogging About Books...it will be LIVE for 10 days before a new one is added.
Tuesday 2-14 Happy Valentine's Day
Due Today:
Superbowl Ad. Group Project
Intersession Contest Document and Word Count if not done before...check www.turnitin.com (bring a hard copy to class)
BLOCK DAY:
ACTIVE Read Shakespeare Sonnets from the LIT BOOK
Page 412 (Let me not to the marriage of true minds)
Page 485-6 (Shall I compare thee to a summer's day)
ALSO read BACKGROUND INFORMATION about the Sonnet (543-546)
NEXT WEEK:
Monday ... Day Off
Tuesday Finish reading Macbeth and complete WS
Bonus Due in class 2-14-12
The American Artist Jim Dine created this artwork. When did he live? What title do people give to the type of art he creates?
Friday, February 10, 2012
FRIDAY 2-10-12
Announcements:
1. MEET IN THE LIBRARY for group work
2. Macbeth Acts 2 and 3 - read and ws due MONDAY 2-13-12
3. Group project due/present in class and turn in written response TUESDAY 2-14-12
In the Library:
You will be put in groups and work with your partners to complete the project ... Analysis of Super Bowl ads. You have class time to work today. It is due on Tuesday. Come to class prepared to be the first group chosen! The assignment is linked to SOTW and will be on the bottom of the class homepage before class starts.
Students that were absent for class today...complete the assignment Step 2 individually.
BLOCK DAYS
Block Day we looked at the image STOP CLUBBING, BABY SEALS and discussed why punctuation matters. We discussed how paying attention to punctuation as we read assists in comprehension.
We worked on understanding nuances of the English language and how meaning matters in pronunciation through an analysis of a poem.
POETRY TERMS we wrote down and discussed:
ALLITERATION
ASSONANCE
ALLUSION
END RHYME, RHYME SCHEME (RHYMING COUPLETS)
INTERNAL RHYME
STANZA
After...we looked at Super Bowl Commercials and discussed questions from Monday's Blog Post.
We worked on understanding nuances of the English language and how meaning matters in pronunciation through an analysis of a poem.
POETRY TERMS we wrote down and discussed:
ALLITERATION
ASSONANCE
ALLUSION
END RHYME, RHYME SCHEME (RHYMING COUPLETS)
INTERNAL RHYME
STANZA
After...we looked at Super Bowl Commercials and discussed questions from Monday's Blog Post.
Monday, February 6, 2012
Monday 2-6-12
Macbeth Act 1 Read and WW Due today in class.
Today we looked at NEW student view of Saints on the Web so everyone was aware how to find assignments with the "new" version of SOTW.
New Announcements:
Due BLOCK day...watch Super Bowl Ads (http://www.usatoday.com/superbowl46/admeter.htm) and consider the following:
1. What ad(s) did you find most entertaining, and why?
(be specific and give details here)
2. What ad(s) did you find the most dull, and why?
3. Which ad(s) did you think were most effective, and why?
4. Which ad(s) were you most willing to share (email, tweet about) with a friend?
5. Which ad(s) featured well-known personalities? Why?
6. Which “techniques of persuasion” were used in each ad?
We will discuss in class on Block Day and do a Group Project in the library on Friday. Group Presentation in class Tuesday 2-14-12.
A history of Elizabethan England was presented. Parts were assigned and we started reading Macbeth aloud in class.
Today we looked at NEW student view of Saints on the Web so everyone was aware how to find assignments with the "new" version of SOTW.
New Announcements:
Due BLOCK day...watch Super Bowl Ads (http://www.usatoday.com/superbowl46/admeter.htm) and consider the following:
1. What ad(s) did you find most entertaining, and why?
(be specific and give details here)
2. What ad(s) did you find the most dull, and why?
3. Which ad(s) did you think were most effective, and why?
4. Which ad(s) were you most willing to share (email, tweet about) with a friend?
5. Which ad(s) featured well-known personalities? Why?
6. Which “techniques of persuasion” were used in each ad?
We will discuss in class on Block Day and do a Group Project in the library on Friday. Group Presentation in class Tuesday 2-14-12.
A history of Elizabethan England was presented. Parts were assigned and we started reading Macbeth aloud in class.
Thursday, February 2, 2012
Friday 2-3-12
Day of Service...See you in class Monday...
Read Macbeth and complete the Study Guide by Monday
Get ready to READ ACT 1 of Macbeth together...
Q: Who says the following QUOTE in ACT 1:
"False face must hide what false heart doth know"
Read Macbeth and complete the Study Guide by Monday
Get ready to READ ACT 1 of Macbeth together...
Q: Who says the following QUOTE in ACT 1:
"False face must hide what false heart doth know"
Shakespeare Titles ONLINE
If you forget your book...the Complete Works of William Shakespeare ONLINE
Wednesday, February 1, 2012
Block Days 2-1 and 2-2
We watched Change fhttp://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gifor a Dollar on YouTube and wrote in our JOURNALS about the idea of first impressions and judging someone by the way they "look".
We wear Fashion Police from the Upfront Magazine dated 12-12-11. We connected the story to the video (judging appearance).
We discussed being critical readers when reading NONFICTION.
READING FOR INFORMATION...checklist for success
Note the Title and Images included
Note the Author's Name (note gender and ethnicity)
Ask Yourself...
What is the purpose?
For what audience was this meant?
Read between the lines...
What is the THESIS
Ask Yourself...
Was anything omitted?
Is there evidence of bias?
We DEBATED: (Take a position) Should there be a law forcing food manufacturers to alert customers to changes in packaging? What would be the benefits and drawbacks of such legislation? Based on the article Hey, Who Shrank My Doritos? from the 10-3-11 Upfront Magazine.
We wear Fashion Police from the Upfront Magazine dated 12-12-11. We connected the story to the video (judging appearance).
We discussed being critical readers when reading NONFICTION.
READING FOR INFORMATION...checklist for success
Note the Title and Images included
Note the Author's Name (note gender and ethnicity)
Ask Yourself...
What is the purpose?
For what audience was this meant?
Read between the lines...
What is the THESIS
Ask Yourself...
Was anything omitted?
Is there evidence of bias?
We DEBATED: (Take a position) Should there be a law forcing food manufacturers to alert customers to changes in packaging? What would be the benefits and drawbacks of such legislation? Based on the article Hey, Who Shrank My Doritos? from the 10-3-11 Upfront Magazine.
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Congrats Nick!
We are PROUD of you for entering and winning the CATE writing contest last semester!
Remember BONUS opportunities can be for points AND something MORE than a grade in class!
Remember BONUS opportunities can be for points AND something MORE than a grade in class!
First Day of Class...Second Semester
Today we:
Got back papers from the last few days of last semester
Recycled VOCABULARY PAPERS
Organized binders
Announcements:
AP Meeting for Students and Parents (if interested in taking an AP class next year) is Wednesday 2-1-12 at 6:30 in the gym. This meeting is NECESSARY to enroll in an AP class next year.
Friday is Day of Service - meet at designated location with your homeroom
Change in syllabus...Outside Reading will be a BONUS this semester. Title must be given to me by February 2012 with the paper due May 1, 2012. Rubric found on Papers Page of website...MUST be a BIOGRAPHY of a FAMOUS AMERICAN.
Assignments:
Macbeth book needed ASAP (see the class website - attachment on the homepage - if you need a new book order form).
If you lost your syllabus...print a new one from the same place on the bottom of the homepage of the class website.
Bring to class Macbeth Book, Literature Book and Grammar Book starting Monday 2-6-12.
Macbeth Reading Assignments:
Act 1 due Monday 2-6-12
Acts 2 and 3 due Monday 2-13-12
Acts 4 and 5 (completion) due Tuesday 2-21-12 (Monday 2-20-12 is a day off-President's Day)
Study Guides found on Macbeth Page of Class Website
Got back papers from the last few days of last semester
Recycled VOCABULARY PAPERS
Organized binders
Announcements:
AP Meeting for Students and Parents (if interested in taking an AP class next year) is Wednesday 2-1-12 at 6:30 in the gym. This meeting is NECESSARY to enroll in an AP class next year.
Friday is Day of Service - meet at designated location with your homeroom
Change in syllabus...Outside Reading will be a BONUS this semester. Title must be given to me by February 2012 with the paper due May 1, 2012. Rubric found on Papers Page of website...MUST be a BIOGRAPHY of a FAMOUS AMERICAN.
Assignments:
Macbeth book needed ASAP (see the class website - attachment on the homepage - if you need a new book order form).
If you lost your syllabus...print a new one from the same place on the bottom of the homepage of the class website.
Bring to class Macbeth Book, Literature Book and Grammar Book starting Monday 2-6-12.
Macbeth Reading Assignments:
Act 1 due Monday 2-6-12
Acts 2 and 3 due Monday 2-13-12
Acts 4 and 5 (completion) due Tuesday 2-21-12 (Monday 2-20-12 is a day off-President's Day)
Study Guides found on Macbeth Page of Class Website
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
Semester Two ... Commences January 31, 2012
We'll meet together on Tuesday 1-31-12. Bring with your your binders, Scholastic Magazines (stories read and prepared for a debate), and your Grammar Book.
You will need your Macbeth book ASAP. Here is a link to the Barnes and Noble website so you can order one or RESERVE a copy to pick up in store. Your first reading assignment will be due 2-6-12. There is an online version linked on the blog (right column list of links) to use until your copy arrives.
Sunday, January 8, 2012
Semester Two Bonus Opportunites
As I learn about opportunities I will share them with you. Warwick's bookstore in La Jolla is well-known in the literary community as the OLDEST Family Owned book store in the USA. They hose Author's from time to time for book talks and book signings. If you attend an event at the book store to meet an author, please have your picture taken with the author and print out this blog and have an employee sign to say that you were there. If you purchase a book, you can always have the author autograph it as well.
Warwick's Website has a monthly calendar of events. January is linked here. You can continue to check their website for future months.
January 26th Naomi Benaron will be at Warwick's for a book reading and signing. Her new release is titled Running the Rift and is about young athletes who dream of becoming Olympians...set in Rwanda at the time of the Rwanda Genocide. Read information about the book on Goodreads.
Thursday, January 5, 2012
Bonus Opportunities...ESSAY CONTESTS
BOTH are Sponsored by the ADL (Anti-Defamation League).
READ more about the contests to decide if you wish to participate.
The first is titled: The Tribute to the Rescuers 2011-2012 Essay Contest
Entries are Due 2-27-12
IF you wish to participate. Write your entry and complete the necessary paperwork (registration forms, etc). Bring to school by 2-22-12 for me to read and mail out before the deadline.
The second is titled: 2012 Moral Courage Essay Contest
Write an essay the fulfills the deadline and bring to me with all relevant paperwork by 2-27-12. I will review the assignment and mail out prior to the deadline.
The BONUS will be applied to the PAPERS category.
READ more about the contests to decide if you wish to participate.
The first is titled: The Tribute to the Rescuers 2011-2012 Essay Contest
Entries are Due 2-27-12
IF you wish to participate. Write your entry and complete the necessary paperwork (registration forms, etc). Bring to school by 2-22-12 for me to read and mail out before the deadline.
The second is titled: 2012 Moral Courage Essay Contest
Write an essay the fulfills the deadline and bring to me with all relevant paperwork by 2-27-12. I will review the assignment and mail out prior to the deadline.
The BONUS will be applied to the PAPERS category.
Bonus Opportunity STARTS the first week of February
Cross Country Connections Blogging About Books will begin the first week of February. To be eligible for the BONUS for the second semester you need to comment on 90% of the posts during the second semester...and the comments need to be made within 7 days of the post.
The BONUS will be added to your PAPER GRADE CATEGORY.
Check out the blog to find out about the book. Check a copy out from the local library or purchase a copy today so you can participate in our CROSS COUNTRY CONNECTION and discuss the story with peers from around the country!
Wednesday, December 14, 2011
Intersession Assignments
STEP 1:
LOCATE YOUR GRAMMAR BOOK, MACBETH, FRANKENSTEIN AND THE TEMPEST.
KEEP ALL OF YOUR PAPERS FROM SEMESTER 1
STEP 2:
WRITING ASSIGNMENT
DUE:UPLOADED to turnitin.com by 1-15-12 (11:59 PM)
Document linked to Papers Page of Class Website (https://sites.google.com/site/english2macvay/) TITLED Intersession20112012.doc AND Chapman.pdf for more information
STEP 3:
READ FROM UPFRONT MAGAZINE
DUE:First day of Second Semester
Read and be prepared for a debate on the following articles:
September 5th and 19th Issues...10 Supreme Court Cases Every Teen Should Know
October 3rd Issue: Hey, Who Shrank my Doritos?
STEP 4: NOT REQUIRED...
IF YOU WISH TO READ AHEAD...Macbeth will be the first piece of literature for the semester. Get a head start reading...save time during the semester! (I have 4 copies in the classroom...first 4 to stop by can get a copy!
STEP 5: BONUS included in Writing Assignment
LOCATE YOUR GRAMMAR BOOK, MACBETH, FRANKENSTEIN AND THE TEMPEST.
KEEP ALL OF YOUR PAPERS FROM SEMESTER 1
STEP 2:
WRITING ASSIGNMENT
DUE:UPLOADED to turnitin.com by 1-15-12 (11:59 PM)
Document linked to Papers Page of Class Website (https://sites.google.com/site/english2macvay/) TITLED Intersession20112012.doc AND Chapman.pdf for more information
STEP 3:
READ FROM UPFRONT MAGAZINE
DUE:First day of Second Semester
Read and be prepared for a debate on the following articles:
September 5th and 19th Issues...10 Supreme Court Cases Every Teen Should Know
October 3rd Issue: Hey, Who Shrank my Doritos?
STEP 4: NOT REQUIRED...
IF YOU WISH TO READ AHEAD...Macbeth will be the first piece of literature for the semester. Get a head start reading...save time during the semester! (I have 4 copies in the classroom...first 4 to stop by can get a copy!
STEP 5: BONUS included in Writing Assignment
Monday, December 12, 2011
Final Exam Rooms...Intersession Assignments
The English Final Exam is Wednesday 12-14-11 at 8:30 AM
Bring a #2 Pencil, Eraser, and a Pen
Block 2 - Room 318
Block 3 - Room 319
Block 4 - Room 320
Block 6 - Room 322 with me
Intersession Assignments will be posted Wednesday 12-14-11. Let me know if you have any questions.
Bring a #2 Pencil, Eraser, and a Pen
Block 2 - Room 318
Block 3 - Room 319
Block 4 - Room 320
Block 6 - Room 322 with me
Intersession Assignments will be posted Wednesday 12-14-11. Let me know if you have any questions.
Friday, December 9, 2011
Last DAY of class on Monday
We'll discuss the end of BNW and take our vocabulary TEST. Bring Brave New World, Your Vocabulary Book, a pencil (scantron) and a pen (sentences).
The Final Exam is Scheduled for WEDNESDAY 12-14-11. The Proctor list and room assignments will be posted on Monday and will be posted on my door as well.
Intersession Assignments will be posted Wednesday after school...after you successfully complete this semester!
The Final Exam is Scheduled for WEDNESDAY 12-14-11. The Proctor list and room assignments will be posted on Monday and will be posted on my door as well.
Intersession Assignments will be posted Wednesday after school...after you successfully complete this semester!
Monday, December 5, 2011
Monday 12-5-11
Today papers were passed back and reminders given:
Brave New World completion due BLOCK DAY
Outside Reading BLOG due 12-8-11 ... if we do not meet for class...it is still due so I can give you feedback by Friday 12-9-11 ... bring before school, at lunch or after school...or between classes
Today we started vocabulary Unit 15 Synonyms and Antonyms page 169
Brave New World completion due BLOCK DAY
Outside Reading BLOG due 12-8-11 ... if we do not meet for class...it is still due so I can give you feedback by Friday 12-9-11 ... bring before school, at lunch or after school...or between classes
Today we started vocabulary Unit 15 Synonyms and Antonyms page 169
Saturday, December 3, 2011
The LAST week of classes...week of December 5th
Next week we'll review Vocabulary lessons 13-14-15 for Friday's Multiple Choice Quiz as well as review ALL lessons for the test on 12-12-11.
We'll also discuss Brave New World. Stay current with the reading...we'll act out scenes and discuss key concepts all week!
See me during TUTORING TIME if you have questions about Final Exam concepts.
You can rewrite 1 paper each semester...due the last day of class (in class ... no exceptions) 12-12-11. If you wish to do so, your rewrite MUST be turned in with your original rubric/assignment (no re-write w/o this. The changes (sections) must be highlighted so I know what to go back over.
We'll also discuss Brave New World. Stay current with the reading...we'll act out scenes and discuss key concepts all week!
See me during TUTORING TIME if you have questions about Final Exam concepts.
You can rewrite 1 paper each semester...due the last day of class (in class ... no exceptions) 12-12-11. If you wish to do so, your rewrite MUST be turned in with your original rubric/assignment (no re-write w/o this. The changes (sections) must be highlighted so I know what to go back over.
Friday, December 2, 2011
The Diary of Anne Frank is playing in Chula Vista
at the OnStage Playhouse now through SUNDAY DECEMBER 4th. Mr. Haggerty just informed me about the play...he was told it was superb!
I you attend the play and want a bonus you must: get a playbill, your ticket, take notes after the show and bring in everything on Monday. I'll give you an assignment that you can return for your BONUS...applied to the HOLOCAUST TEST SECTION OF THE GRADEBOOK.
Story from 10 News
I you attend the play and want a bonus you must: get a playbill, your ticket, take notes after the show and bring in everything on Monday. I'll give you an assignment that you can return for your BONUS...applied to the HOLOCAUST TEST SECTION OF THE GRADEBOOK.
Story from 10 News
Wednesday, November 30, 2011
Retreat Days 11-30 and 12-1
Today we organized binders, completed vocabulary book page 154 (1-10) and 163 (1-10), then discussed Brave New World.
The vocabulary quiz for this Friday is being extended to next Friday 12-9-11. It will be over 13, 14 and 15.
Monday 12-12-11 Vocabulary Test will be 30 Multiple Choice Questions and 20 points of sentences (Based on Brave New World)
Friday this week the Holocaust Unit tests will be returned to those students that do not have them back.
The vocabulary quiz for this Friday is being extended to next Friday 12-9-11. It will be over 13, 14 and 15.
Monday 12-12-11 Vocabulary Test will be 30 Multiple Choice Questions and 20 points of sentences (Based on Brave New World)
Friday this week the Holocaust Unit tests will be returned to those students that do not have them back.
Tuesday, November 29, 2011
Tuesday 11-29-11
Finals are approaching! Today we did our usual Monday routine and wrote down in our planner all assignments due the rest of the semester...as noted on LAST TUESDAY"S blog Post.
Reminded students that the final exam study guide was posted on the blog last Wednesday. There will be no IN CLASS REVIEW. Tutoring time before school I am available to answer any questions about the final.
Today in class:
We completed Vocabulary Book SYNONYMS Lesson 14 (Page 162 NUMBERS 1-10)
Students stood up and discussed their Outside Reading Book Selections
Block 2 was given back their Holocaust Test.
Reminded students that the final exam study guide was posted on the blog last Wednesday. There will be no IN CLASS REVIEW. Tutoring time before school I am available to answer any questions about the final.
Today in class:
We completed Vocabulary Book SYNONYMS Lesson 14 (Page 162 NUMBERS 1-10)
Students stood up and discussed their Outside Reading Book Selections
Block 2 was given back their Holocaust Test.
Sunday, November 27, 2011
TONIGHT...Sunday 9 PM ABC...Mitch Albom's Have A Little Faith
Made for TV Movie...Read more about the movie and book on the Detroit Free Press website.
BONUS...Watch the movie, take notes. Bring in the notes to class on Tuesday and I'll give you an assignment to earn the bonus.
TUESDAYS WITH RENE' resumes this week...we'll finish watching (or come close to it) The Five People You Meet in Heaven.
BONUS...Watch the movie, take notes. Bring in the notes to class on Tuesday and I'll give you an assignment to earn the bonus.
TUESDAYS WITH RENE' resumes this week...we'll finish watching (or come close to it) The Five People You Meet in Heaven.
Wednesday, November 23, 2011
Final Exam Study Guide
The Final exam will contain ESSAY and Multiple Choice Questions. The ESSAY Questions will be derived from ALL literature from the semester:
Summer Reading, Literature Book, Survival in Auschwitz, In My Hands and Brave New World. The essays will deal with common themes and literary concepts.
Question #1: Where to go to look at concepts?
Answer: The Home Pages for each book.
Summer Reading
Survival In Auschwitz
In My Hands
Brave New World
Literature Book
Question #2: What should I study for the Multiple Choice Section?
Answer: Study guides, active reading, class discussion and past assessments
Summer Reading, Literature Book, Survival in Auschwitz, In My Hands and Brave New World. The essays will deal with common themes and literary concepts.
Question #1: Where to go to look at concepts?
Answer: The Home Pages for each book.
Summer Reading
Survival In Auschwitz
In My Hands
Brave New World
Literature Book
Question #2: What should I study for the Multiple Choice Section?
Answer: Study guides, active reading, class discussion and past assessments
Tuesday, November 22, 2011
Upcoming Assignments
DUE DATES:
Monday 11-29-11
Paper # 2 Being American final draft uploaded to turnitin.com by 11:59 PM. Bring your rubric to class on Tuesday 11-29-11 with the WORD COUNT indicated.
Tuesday 11-29-11
1. Outside Reading Report Due (Rubric on PAPERS PAGE of Website). Bring BOOK with you to class also.
2. READ Brave New World up to and including Chapter 10
Friday 12-2-11
1. Multiple Choice Vocabulary Quiz Lessons 13 & 14
2. Read BNW up to and including all of Chap. 12
Monday 12-5-11
Read BNW up to and including Ch. 15
Block Day 12/7 and 12/8
1. Outside Reading Blog Option Due
2. Finish Reading BNW
Friday 12-9-11
Vocabulary Quiz Lesson 15
Monday 12-12-11
1. Vocabulary TEST...Multiple Choice and WRITE sentences format
2. BNW Essay
WEDNESDAY 12-14-11 FINAL EXAM DAY...study guide to be uploaded by 11-23-11 at noon
KEY INFORMATION:
Tuesday 11-29-11 TIE DAY
Wednesday 11-30 or Thursday 12-1 are Retreat Days...let your teachers know the day you will miss. No BLOCK DAYS next week.
Monday 11-29-11
Paper # 2 Being American final draft uploaded to turnitin.com by 11:59 PM. Bring your rubric to class on Tuesday 11-29-11 with the WORD COUNT indicated.
Tuesday 11-29-11
1. Outside Reading Report Due (Rubric on PAPERS PAGE of Website). Bring BOOK with you to class also.
2. READ Brave New World up to and including Chapter 10
Friday 12-2-11
1. Multiple Choice Vocabulary Quiz Lessons 13 & 14
2. Read BNW up to and including all of Chap. 12
Monday 12-5-11
Read BNW up to and including Ch. 15
Block Day 12/7 and 12/8
1. Outside Reading Blog Option Due
2. Finish Reading BNW
Friday 12-9-11
Vocabulary Quiz Lesson 15
Monday 12-12-11
1. Vocabulary TEST...Multiple Choice and WRITE sentences format
2. BNW Essay
WEDNESDAY 12-14-11 FINAL EXAM DAY...study guide to be uploaded by 11-23-11 at noon
KEY INFORMATION:
Tuesday 11-29-11 TIE DAY
Wednesday 11-30 or Thursday 12-1 are Retreat Days...let your teachers know the day you will miss. No BLOCK DAYS next week.
Tuesday 11-22-11
I returned paper rubrics and we discussed Brave New World.
ALL comments on PAPER #2 Rough Drafts will be done by the end of the day today (11:59 PM)
ALL comments on PAPER #2 Rough Drafts will be done by the end of the day today (11:59 PM)
Monday, November 21, 2011
Monday 11-21-11
Vocabulary Quiz 11/12 was returned. Quiz 13/14 will be next week on back of that scantron.
In class we completed Vocabulary page 155 (all synonyms) and discussed Brave New World.
ANNOUNCEMENT:
Read Brave New World up to and including Chapter 10 by TUESDAY 11-29-11
Wednesday 11-23-11
Final Exam Study Guide will be posted (BY NOON) as well as ALL assignments for the rest of the semester...with pertinent links.
In class we completed Vocabulary page 155 (all synonyms) and discussed Brave New World.
ANNOUNCEMENT:
Read Brave New World up to and including Chapter 10 by TUESDAY 11-29-11
Wednesday 11-23-11
Final Exam Study Guide will be posted (BY NOON) as well as ALL assignments for the rest of the semester...with pertinent links.
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
Block Day...Holocaust Unit Test...
Block Day is the Holocaust Unit test.
After the test...read Brave New World. By MONDAY 11-21-11 have read up to and including Chapter 5. Print out the study guide and bring to class.
ANNOUNCEMENT: PAPER #2 Final Draft EXTENDED to Monday 11-28-11 at 11:59 PM...I cannot get all paper drafts back, and looked at with care, in time for it to be due next week.
After the test...read Brave New World. By MONDAY 11-21-11 have read up to and including Chapter 5. Print out the study guide and bring to class.
ANNOUNCEMENT: PAPER #2 Final Draft EXTENDED to Monday 11-28-11 at 11:59 PM...I cannot get all paper drafts back, and looked at with care, in time for it to be due next week.
Tuesday, November 15, 2011
Tuesday 11-15-11
In class we worked on Vocabulary Book Pages 127 (1-10) and 136 (1-10). We discussed the calendar for the rest of the semester...all assignments on SOTW already. 17 days of class before finals...time flies!
Block Day Holocaust Test and read Brave New World
Friday - Vocabulary Quiz and read Brave New World
Block Day Holocaust Test and read Brave New World
Friday - Vocabulary Quiz and read Brave New World
Monday, November 14, 2011
Monday 11-14-11
Today in class we complete Vocabulary Book Pages 129 (1-10) and 134 (1-10) to review for the quiz Friday (lessons 11 and 12 multiple choice format)
We started to discuss the Men Primo Levi met in the lager that helped him survive.
We discussed Brave New World...the context that it was written in this era and it is SATIRE and Science Fiction...understanding context of history makes us "get" the satire and enjoy it...similar to Animal Farm...
Holocaust Unit Test BLOCK DAY
By Block Day...read Eva's diary...pay special attention to the difference in voice between male and female diary entries AS well as male and female voice in the memoirs.
We started to discuss the Men Primo Levi met in the lager that helped him survive.
We discussed Brave New World...the context that it was written in this era and it is SATIRE and Science Fiction...understanding context of history makes us "get" the satire and enjoy it...similar to Animal Farm...
Holocaust Unit Test BLOCK DAY
By Block Day...read Eva's diary...pay special attention to the difference in voice between male and female diary entries AS well as male and female voice in the memoirs.
Saturday, November 12, 2011
Holocaust UNIT Test on Block Day (11/16 and 11/17)
The Holocaust UNIT Test will be essay/short answer. That's the only way for each block to have a test that is unique to their block ... over two days.
What to study?
1. Make sure you read the two memoirs (In My Hands and Survival in Auschwitz) and the two diary selections (Petr Ginz and Eva Ginzova). Note the difference in representation of the event between diary and memoir.
2. Go back through your group project, notes from World Cafe and study guide information
Visit the webiste for themes listed...that is where essay questions will be derived (Survival in Auschwitz) and (In My Hands).
3. Review the Holocaust Studies page of the webiste. Review groups involved, use of propaganda, Kristallnacht, and role of the USA.
What to study?
1. Make sure you read the two memoirs (In My Hands and Survival in Auschwitz) and the two diary selections (Petr Ginz and Eva Ginzova). Note the difference in representation of the event between diary and memoir.
2. Go back through your group project, notes from World Cafe and study guide information
Visit the webiste for themes listed...that is where essay questions will be derived (Survival in Auschwitz) and (In My Hands).
3. Review the Holocaust Studies page of the webiste. Review groups involved, use of propaganda, Kristallnacht, and role of the USA.
Thursday, November 10, 2011
Vocabulary Quix 9-10
If your score was low because you wrote using words from 9-10 and not just words on the word list OR used only 7 not 7 from each list (TRANSLATE...did not accurately read the directions)...there is a re-take chance...Tuesday 11-15-11 at 7:10 AM. Bring a pen, lined paper and your creativity!
Upcoming Assignments
Due Monday 11-14-11:
Diary of Petr Ginz
3 Peer Reviews
Bring in Brave New World
Tuesday 11-15
Blocks 3-4-6 Vocabulary lesson 9/10 corrections
Block Day:
Holocaust Unit Test
Friday 11-18
Vocabulary Quiz Lessons 11/12 Multiple Choice Quiz
Tuesday 11-22
Final Draft Due to turnitin.com by 11:59 PM (TURN IN RUBRIC in class)
AFTER THANKSGIVING...Outside Reading Report Due...Rubric Located on Papers Page of the Class Website
Diary of Petr Ginz
3 Peer Reviews
Bring in Brave New World
Tuesday 11-15
Blocks 3-4-6 Vocabulary lesson 9/10 corrections
Block Day:
Holocaust Unit Test
Friday 11-18
Vocabulary Quiz Lessons 11/12 Multiple Choice Quiz
Tuesday 11-22
Final Draft Due to turnitin.com by 11:59 PM (TURN IN RUBRIC in class)
AFTER THANKSGIVING...Outside Reading Report Due...Rubric Located on Papers Page of the Class Website
Block Day 11-9 and 11-10
In class we discussed Propaganda, Antisemitism and the concept of Indoctrinating the Youth. Check out the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Propaganda Exhibit on your own to see more of what we are looking at in class. We discussed Book Burning and censorship. We related these topics to our next literature selection...Brave New World...written and published in the 1930s.
We read a selection from Salvaged Pages - a 14 year old boy named Klaus Langer. His diary entry about life after Kristallnacht (73 years ago today).
Homework: Due Monday 11-14-11
Read the diary of Petr Ginz. Pay attention to what his focus was on in Terezin Ghetto that helped him find a reason to survive. We'll discuss that as well as the people that Helped Primo Levi find the will/keep the will to survive while in Auschwitz.
More information on Petr Ginz
Upcoming Film: The Last Flight of Petr Ginz
We read a selection from Salvaged Pages - a 14 year old boy named Klaus Langer. His diary entry about life after Kristallnacht (73 years ago today).
Homework: Due Monday 11-14-11
Read the diary of Petr Ginz. Pay attention to what his focus was on in Terezin Ghetto that helped him find a reason to survive. We'll discuss that as well as the people that Helped Primo Levi find the will/keep the will to survive while in Auschwitz.
More information on Petr Ginz
Upcoming Film: The Last Flight of Petr Ginz
Monday, November 7, 2011
Monday 11-7-11
Today in class I passed back papers and discussed upcoming due dates between now and Thanksgiving...nothing NEW posted. Just a review/reminder.
Tonight:
Complete Vocabulary Words and Definitions Chapters 11 and 12 if not done in class
Tuesday:
SIA Quiz on chapters 6,8,9,12,14,16
Block Day:
Turn in Rubric (same one from Thesis grade) for Paper #2 ... draft uploaded to turnitin.com by 11:59 PM
Vocabulary Corrections 9/10 due
Friday 11-11-11 DAY OFF
Monday 11-14
Peer Reviews completed (3) by 11:59 PM
Bring Brave New World to class
Tonight:
Complete Vocabulary Words and Definitions Chapters 11 and 12 if not done in class
Tuesday:
SIA Quiz on chapters 6,8,9,12,14,16
Block Day:
Turn in Rubric (same one from Thesis grade) for Paper #2 ... draft uploaded to turnitin.com by 11:59 PM
Vocabulary Corrections 9/10 due
Friday 11-11-11 DAY OFF
Monday 11-14
Peer Reviews completed (3) by 11:59 PM
Bring Brave New World to class
Thursday, November 3, 2011
Presidential Medal of Honor Speaker...
Chapman University in Orange will have Gerda Weissmann Klein speak...you read her story All But My Life last year with Mrs. Arnn.
Here's the announcement from Chapman:
November 8, 2011 at 7:00 PM, Film Screening of "One Survivor Remembers" followed by comments by Holocaust Survivor and Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient Gerda Weissmann Klein.
IF you can go to this FREE event...please take notes on her talk to the group and have someone from the Rogers Center at Chapman University sign your notes to show you were there. ALSO Take a picture with Mrs. Klein and share it with the class. You'll be given a few minutes in class to talk about the experience. Bonus points will be awarded on your Holocaust Unit Test.
Wednesday, November 2, 2011
The rest of the week...
We got a good start on our papers over block day. If you paper thesis was not approved in class and you did not get back your rubric, please bring me your thesis tomorrow or email it to me tonight. HINT: Best time to find me tomorrow...before school stairwell duty.
Thursday:
IMH quiz part 3
Vocabulary Review
SIA study guide chapter 12 due
Friday:
SIA Study Guide chapter 14 due
Vocabulary quiz...write sentences...lessons 9 and 10
WEEKEND WORK:
Rough Draft Paper 2
Continue Reading Outside Reading Book
SIA Chapter 16 Study Guide Due Monday 11-7-11
Survival in Auschwitz Study Guide Linked Here
Thursday:
IMH quiz part 3
Vocabulary Review
SIA study guide chapter 12 due
Friday:
SIA Study Guide chapter 14 due
Vocabulary quiz...write sentences...lessons 9 and 10
WEEKEND WORK:
Rough Draft Paper 2
Continue Reading Outside Reading Book
SIA Chapter 16 Study Guide Due Monday 11-7-11
Survival in Auschwitz Study Guide Linked Here
Tuesday, November 1, 2011
Opportunity...TUESDAYS WITH RENE'
Today we finished Tuesdays With Morrie
Next week...those in attendance got to pick out the next Bonus Opportunity Movie...Options Include...
The Five People You Meet in heaven
A Holocaust Film
Brave New World
What we start will be concluded before Thanksgiving...we'll have time for one more after Thanksgiving!
Next week...those in attendance got to pick out the next Bonus Opportunity Movie...Options Include...
The Five People You Meet in heaven
A Holocaust Film
Brave New World
What we start will be concluded before Thanksgiving...we'll have time for one more after Thanksgiving!
Monday, October 31, 2011
Block Day...Library
Bring your Vocabulary Book and creativity!
We'll review vocabulary and work on the Being American Essay Contest.
Key Details:
Contest Home Page
Student Resources
Founding Principles
Constitution
Turnitin.com
OWL Website - MLA Format
What to keep in mind as you write:
Paragraph 1 A CATCHY introduction and your thesis
Paragraph 2 Discussion and Analysis of Founding Principle in the Constitution, Explication and analysis of the ongoing importance of the principle
Paragraph 3 Discussion of how at least one Founder believed the principle would safeguard liberty as expressed in a primary source document from the Founding Era
Paragraph 4 Personal response explaining what the author has done and/or will do in order to preserve a culture of liberty in the U.S. that protects the inalienable rights of all
Paragraph 5 Conclusion
Works Cited Page - an Alphabetical list of works cited w/in paper.
BEFORE you turn in your draft...now write a catchy title...try for 3-5 words that draw the reader's interest and relate to your paper
REMEMBER ... your paper should be 1000 words or less
JUDGES SCORING RUBRIC can be found here
The Rough Draft needs to be uploaded by Block Day November 9/10, 2011
We'll review vocabulary and work on the Being American Essay Contest.
Key Details:
Contest Home Page
Student Resources
Founding Principles
Constitution
Turnitin.com
OWL Website - MLA Format
What to keep in mind as you write:
Paragraph 1 A CATCHY introduction and your thesis
Paragraph 2 Discussion and Analysis of Founding Principle in the Constitution, Explication and analysis of the ongoing importance of the principle
Paragraph 3 Discussion of how at least one Founder believed the principle would safeguard liberty as expressed in a primary source document from the Founding Era
Paragraph 4 Personal response explaining what the author has done and/or will do in order to preserve a culture of liberty in the U.S. that protects the inalienable rights of all
Paragraph 5 Conclusion
Works Cited Page - an Alphabetical list of works cited w/in paper.
BEFORE you turn in your draft...now write a catchy title...try for 3-5 words that draw the reader's interest and relate to your paper
REMEMBER ... your paper should be 1000 words or less
JUDGES SCORING RUBRIC can be found here
The Rough Draft needs to be uploaded by Block Day November 9/10, 2011
Saturday, October 29, 2011
Your Admission Ticket...
In order to start the research portion/MLA review for PAPER #2 ... when you arrive in the library on BLOCK DAY next week you need to have completed the following:
1. Thesis approved by me
2. Read the comments on paper # 1 on turnitin.com ... you need to see what mistakes you made and learn from them. ASK me if you have any questions.
3. Make sure you know your password to get on the computers in the library...no wasting class time with that...
Friday, October 28, 2011
It's Almost November...time flies when you are having fun!
Monday 10-31-11 Halloween
Since you are allowed to be in costume...you can come dressed as your favorite character from literature (SCHOOL APPROPRIATE). You will need to tell the class who you are and how your attire corresponds with a literary character. This can be through a "guess who I am riddle" or a simple explanation. Bonus points will be applied to the Holocaust Test.
Upcoming Assignments
10-31-11 Read SIA Chapters 6-8-9 and Complete Study Guide
BLOCK DAYS 11-2- and 11-3
Meet in Library...Vocabulary work and time to work on ROUGH DRAFT of Being American Essay Contest Paper. Due Uploaded to turnitin.com by 11:59 on YOUR Block Day 11-9 or 11-10.
11-3
IMH Quiz Part 3
SIA read and complete Study Guide for Chapter 12
11-4
SIA read and complete study guide for Chapter 14
Vocabulary Quiz Lessons 9 and 10 Sentence Format
11-7-11
Work in Library on SECOND group Holocaust Project...due 11-15-11
Key Dates to REMEMBER
Paper #2
ROUGH DRAFT SUBMITTED MIDNIGHT BLOCK DAY 11-9/10 (RESPECTIVELY) and rubric handed in in class
THREE PEER REVIEWS BY 11-14-11
FINAL DRAFT DUE TO TURINITIN.COM BEFORE THANKSGIVING BREAK...11-22-11 (RUBRIC BROUGHT TO CLASS THAT DAY)
Outside Reading ... depending on your choice...
Report Due 11-28-11
Blog/Report Due 12-8-11
Rubric Information is located on the Papers Page of the Class Website
BRAVE NEW WORLD ... Bring BOOK to class Starting 11-14-11
Cross Country Connections ... Blogging About Books
A new post has been added to the blog. Those of you who are doing this assignment have work to do...10 posts meed to be made by the time the report is due 12-8-11.
Visit the Cross Country Connections Blog...Join in the conversation!
Thursday, October 27, 2011
Library of Congress Contest
If you wish to submit your paper into the contest, please do the following:
Create a cover page with the Book Title, Author’s Name and Your Name
On Page 1 add to the upper right corner: Your Name and complete HOME return address
Print your paper (perhaps making changes from comments on final draft??)
Entry Coupon in the PDF I emailed your parents needs to be completed
IF YOU WISH TO ENTER THE CONTEST, Please bring the above items to me by MONDAY NOVEMBER 14TH AT THE LATEST. I WILL COMPILE AND SEND EVERYTHING OUT!
Create a cover page with the Book Title, Author’s Name and Your Name
On Page 1 add to the upper right corner: Your Name and complete HOME return address
Print your paper (perhaps making changes from comments on final draft??)
Entry Coupon in the PDF I emailed your parents needs to be completed
IF YOU WISH TO ENTER THE CONTEST, Please bring the above items to me by MONDAY NOVEMBER 14TH AT THE LATEST. I WILL COMPILE AND SEND EVERYTHING OUT!
Wednesday, October 26, 2011
Being American Essay Contest
Perhaps a quick read of the CONSTITUTION, from the National Archives Website, will help you as you work on your thesis.
Remember that this needs to be FINALIZED by FRIDAY...as of 5:56 PM today...it is NOT done for anyone. Saving this till FRIDAY will not work for anyone. DO NOT DELAY!
Tuesday, October 25, 2011
Being American Essay Contest
As you work on your Thesis...go to the Contest Home Page.
The go to the Resources Tab on the left...The Student Resources TAB has links to Founding Principles, quotes from founders and links to relevant news stories today. All will be helpful as you develop your thesis.
Monday, October 24, 2011
Survival In Auschwitz
We have been reading PARTS of "SIA" in conjunction with In My Hands.
Chapters 6-8-9 are due Monday 10-31-11
Chapter 12 due 11-2/3
Chapter 14 due 11-4
Chapter 16 due 11-7
Study Guides for those chapters can be found on the Survival in Auschwitz Page of the class website.
Saturday, October 22, 2011
Paper #2 .... Thesis formation NEXT WEEK
Paper # 2 is the BEING AMERICAN ESSAY CONTEST. It is an opportunity to do research and incorporate that research in proper MLA format into a paper. PLUS IT IS AN OPPORTUNITY TO WIN A PRIZE! Details about the contest are on the CONTEST WEBSITE LINKED HERE.
starting NOW you can read the instructions and respond (with your thesis) to my original discussion thread on the www.turnitin.com DISCUSSION TAB.
Block Days 11/2 and 11/3 we will be in the library researching and working on MLA format.
Tips for Writing your Thesis Statement Linked Here
MLA STYLE Guide (Pay special attention to IN TEXT CITATIONS and works cited for this paper)
Friday, October 21, 2011
Bonus Writing Opportunity
A Writing Contest that has been posted on the back board in the classroom is nearing its DEADLINE of November 1st. The CATE Writing Contest prompt states: Write an essay, short story, or poem that includes the following phrase:
Now you’ve crossed the line.
Details can be found on the CATE website.
If you wish to submit for a BONUS...it needs to be given to me NO LATER THAN FRIDAY 10-28-11 With all necessary parent release forms, etc.
Now you’ve crossed the line.
Details can be found on the CATE website.
If you wish to submit for a BONUS...it needs to be given to me NO LATER THAN FRIDAY 10-28-11 With all necessary parent release forms, etc.
Thursday, October 20, 2011
What's Coming Up?
Friday 10-21-11 MASS DAY...school starts with Homeroom then Mass.
Vocabulary Quiz will be on lessons 8 and 1 (10 Multiple Choice Questions)
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Monday 10-24-11 Day off for Students
BUT starting Monday...Thesis proposal for Paper #2 due to www.turnitin.com DISCUSSION BOARD. You have ALL WEEK to work on this...responding back and forth to me until it's ALL SET TO GO!
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Paper 2 Topic ... Being An American Essay Contest is Linked HERE.
Key Due Dates:
Thesis completed week of 10-24-11 (rubric handed in 10/25/11)
ROUGH DRAFT SUBMITTED MIDNIGHT BLOCK DAY 11-9/10 (RESPECTIVELY) rubric handed in in class
THREE PEER REVIEWS BY 11-14-11
FINAL DRAFT DUE TO TURINITIN.COM BEFORE THANKSGIVING BREAK...11-22-11 (RUBRIC BROUGHT TO CLASS THAT DAY)
Tuesday 10-25-11
In My Hands Part 3 Study Guide Due
Vocabulary Lesson 9 Words and definitions
Continue class discussion that we started block days 10-19 and 10-20
Block Days 10-26 and 10-27
Vocabulary Review
QUIZ IMH Part 2 and SIA Ch 2 and 3
IMH and SIA discussion
Friday 10-28-11
No Vocabulary Quiz This Week
Monday 10-31-11
Read SIA Chapters: Work, The Side of Good and Evil, and Comrades Study Guide will be linked here by 10-24-11
Introduce Vocabulary Lesson 10
BLOCK DAY 11-2 and 11-3 we will be in the library researching for PAPER #2, working on rough drafts and MLA formatting
VOCABULARY QUIZ Friday 11-4-11 Lessons 9 and 10 (Sentence Format)
****I'll be going through Turnitin.com grading PAPER #1 - rubrics slowly returned as I go through the papers.
Vocabulary Quiz will be on lessons 8 and 1 (10 Multiple Choice Questions)
Read IMH or Outside Reading after Quizhttp://www.blogger.com/img/blanhttp://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gifk.gif
Monday 10-24-11 Day off for Students
BUT starting Monday...Thesis proposal for Paper #2 due to www.turnitin.com DISCUSSION BOARD. You have ALL WEEK to work on this...responding back and forth to me until it's ALL SET TO GO!
http://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gif
Paper 2 Topic ... Being An American Essay Contest is Linked HERE.
Key Due Dates:
Thesis completed week of 10-24-11 (rubric handed in 10/25/11)
ROUGH DRAFT SUBMITTED MIDNIGHT BLOCK DAY 11-9/10 (RESPECTIVELY) rubric handed in in class
THREE PEER REVIEWS BY 11-14-11
FINAL DRAFT DUE TO TURINITIN.COM BEFORE THANKSGIVING BREAK...11-22-11 (RUBRIC BROUGHT TO CLASS THAT DAY)
Tuesday 10-25-11
In My Hands Part 3 Study Guide Due
Vocabulary Lesson 9 Words and definitions
Continue class discussion that we started block days 10-19 and 10-20
Block Days 10-26 and 10-27
Vocabulary Review
QUIZ IMH Part 2 and SIA Ch 2 and 3
IMH and SIA discussion
Friday 10-28-11
No Vocabulary Quiz This Week
Monday 10-31-11
Read SIA Chapters: Work, The Side of Good and Evil, and Comrades Study Guide will be linked here by 10-24-11
Introduce Vocabulary Lesson 10
BLOCK DAY 11-2 and 11-3 we will be in the library researching for PAPER #2, working on rough drafts and MLA formatting
VOCABULARY QUIZ Friday 11-4-11 Lessons 9 and 10 (Sentence Format)
****I'll be going through Turnitin.com grading PAPER #1 - rubrics slowly returned as I go through the papers.
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