Today we worked on the ARS in the library. If you did not complete your 5 entries...it MUST be turned in by the end of the week.
Those that completed Vocabulary Book pages 134-135 had an opportunity to correct the assignment and go over the words.
Announcement Today...SPIRIT DRESS tomorrow
REMINDER: FRANKENSTEIN ASSIGNMENT due TOMORROW
Tuesday, March 11, 2014
Monday, March 10, 2014
March Stage of Life Writing Contest Bonus
Don't forget an ONGOING BONUS OPTION
*** Reminder...you need to turn in all of your work on time to be able to earn bonus points. Bonus work is over and above the minimum required.
Stage of Life has MONTHLY writing contests
Visit www.stageoflife.com to find out more about this month's topic, Mental Health/Mental Illness.
IF you submit an entry to the contest, email me a copy of the submission and a screen shot of the submission and/or digital receipt it was sent.
The deadlines are posted online. This month's is 3-31-14
*** Reminder...you need to turn in all of your work on time to be able to earn bonus points. Bonus work is over and above the minimum required.
Stage of Life has MONTHLY writing contests
Visit www.stageoflife.com to find out more about this month's topic, Mental Health/Mental Illness.
IF you submit an entry to the contest, email me a copy of the submission and a screen shot of the submission and/or digital receipt it was sent.
The deadlines are posted online. This month's is 3-31-14
Monday 3-10-14
After the MACBETH test:
Complete Vocabulary Book pages 134-135 and Read Frankenstein...Assignment #1 due Block Day this week
Reminder...library research time on Tuesday...ARS due in class Tuesday or by the end of the week
Schedule Reminders...
TIE DAY both Tuesday AND Friday this week
LATE START for Students...THURSDAY
Complete Vocabulary Book pages 134-135 and Read Frankenstein...Assignment #1 due Block Day this week
Reminder...library research time on Tuesday...ARS due in class Tuesday or by the end of the week
Schedule Reminders...
TIE DAY both Tuesday AND Friday this week
LATE START for Students...THURSDAY
Wednesday, March 5, 2014
Block Day March 5-6
We completed and corrected Vocabulary Book pages 122 and 129 (Choosing the Right Word Lessons 10 and 11)
Students gave me their Argumentative Paper Topics
We finished discussing Macbeth Essential Questions and Started Discussing Frankenstein.
Frankenstein Concepts covered:
Story within a story within a story format
Main Characters share concept of feeling ALONE...find evidence as you read
Author's intention was to "preserve the truth of the elementary principles of human nature" ... find evidence as you read
Romantic Quest
Walton's Romantic Quest
Students gave me their Argumentative Paper Topics
We finished discussing Macbeth Essential Questions and Started Discussing Frankenstein.
Frankenstein Concepts covered:
Story within a story within a story format
Main Characters share concept of feeling ALONE...find evidence as you read
Author's intention was to "preserve the truth of the elementary principles of human nature" ... find evidence as you read
Romantic Quest
Walton's Romantic Quest
Monday, March 3, 2014
Argumentative Research Paper
Each Tuesday in March we will be in the library to work on research for our Argumentative Research Paper. The details/rubric are on SOTW and the class website. (Titled 1314ArgumentativePaper)
Read through the instructions, write down deadlines in your planner, follow the links to look at sample topics...or write down a few topics of your own. NO TWO people will research the same topic. Pick a topic/create a topic that is of interest to you!
Due Dates:
1. Topic needs to be chosen and approved by me by BLOCK DAY March 5/6.
2. Annotated Resource Set due at the end of class Tuesday 3/11 … or by the end of the week. (ARS template on class website...papers page)You will add five entries to page 2 of the template
3. Rough Draft uploaded to turnitin.com by 3/22/14 at 11:59 PM
4. Peer Review ONE peer’s paper on turnitin.com by Monday 3/24/14 at 11:59 PM
5. Final Draft due, uploaded to turnitin.com by Monday 3/31/14 at 11:59 PM
Read through the instructions, write down deadlines in your planner, follow the links to look at sample topics...or write down a few topics of your own. NO TWO people will research the same topic. Pick a topic/create a topic that is of interest to you!
Due Dates:
1. Topic needs to be chosen and approved by me by BLOCK DAY March 5/6.
2. Annotated Resource Set due at the end of class Tuesday 3/11 … or by the end of the week. (ARS template on class website...papers page)You will add five entries to page 2 of the template
3. Rough Draft uploaded to turnitin.com by 3/22/14 at 11:59 PM
4. Peer Review ONE peer’s paper on turnitin.com by Monday 3/24/14 at 11:59 PM
5. Final Draft due, uploaded to turnitin.com by Monday 3/31/14 at 11:59 PM
Monday March 3rd
Today the Vocabulary Story (Lessons 10-12) was collected.
In class we completed and corrected Synonyms and Antonyms for lessons 10 and 11 (pages 121 and 128)
We discussed Macbeth essential Questions
POETRY Quiz was cancelled...will cover Shakespeare sonnets with THE TEMPEST.
Meet in the library tomorrow. Homework tonight: Read Argumentative Research paper assignment instructions...be prepared to START working in the library tomorrow.
REMINDER: VOCABULARY QUIZ 10 and 11(1-10) Friday
Macbeth TEST ... Multiple Choice + Essay on Monday 3-10-14
In class we completed and corrected Synonyms and Antonyms for lessons 10 and 11 (pages 121 and 128)
We discussed Macbeth essential Questions
POETRY Quiz was cancelled...will cover Shakespeare sonnets with THE TEMPEST.
Meet in the library tomorrow. Homework tonight: Read Argumentative Research paper assignment instructions...be prepared to START working in the library tomorrow.
REMINDER: VOCABULARY QUIZ 10 and 11(1-10) Friday
Macbeth TEST ... Multiple Choice + Essay on Monday 3-10-14
Friday, February 28, 2014
Friday 2-28-14
Today we will take Vocabulary TEST 7-9
After the test work on THREE TEXTUAL EXAMPLES (Act/Scene/Line) to support the following Essential Questions:
To what extent are the supernatural forces responsible for the actions of Macbeth and Lady Macbeth?
Nature’s reaction to the events in the play is ironic. EVALUATE how nature mimics the actions of the characters...both moral and immoral.
Also due Monday...Vocab. Story Lessons 10-12 ... see earlier blog post (Monday 2-3-14) that lists ALL details for the THREE stories this semester.
REMINDER...Bring Writers Choice and Frankenstein on Monday
After the test work on THREE TEXTUAL EXAMPLES (Act/Scene/Line) to support the following Essential Questions:
To what extent are the supernatural forces responsible for the actions of Macbeth and Lady Macbeth?
Nature’s reaction to the events in the play is ironic. EVALUATE how nature mimics the actions of the characters...both moral and immoral.
Also due Monday...Vocab. Story Lessons 10-12 ... see earlier blog post (Monday 2-3-14) that lists ALL details for the THREE stories this semester.
REMINDER...Bring Writers Choice and Frankenstein on Monday
Wednesday, February 26, 2014
Block Day
Today we completed a Vocabulary Review ... TEST 10-12 Friday
Blocks 2-4 completed Vocabulary Book Pages 105-106, Blocks 5 and 6 will complete a BINGO BONUS
WE discussed the essential question that we prepared for today: At the beginning of the play the witches say "Fair is foul, and foul is fair." What does this mean? Does this idea resonate throughout the play? If so, how?
Block 2 discussed character's fatal flaws ... Blocks 4-5-6 did that yesterday
Block 2 has resumes passed out ... Blocks 4-5-6 did yesterday (reminder...completing your resume and turning it in the week after your homeroom training is worth a 10% BONUS)
Blocks 4 and 6 also discussed the ESSENTIAL QUESTION: How does the play define "manhood"? What is it that makes one a "man" in Macbeth?
All classes did a close reading of an article from the January 13th UPFRONT MAGAZINE
UPCOMING ASSIGNMENTS:
Vocabulary Test Friday
Vocabulary Story 10-12 due Monday 3-3
Blocks 2-4 completed Vocabulary Book Pages 105-106, Blocks 5 and 6 will complete a BINGO BONUS
WE discussed the essential question that we prepared for today: At the beginning of the play the witches say "Fair is foul, and foul is fair." What does this mean? Does this idea resonate throughout the play? If so, how?
Block 2 discussed character's fatal flaws ... Blocks 4-5-6 did that yesterday
Block 2 has resumes passed out ... Blocks 4-5-6 did yesterday (reminder...completing your resume and turning it in the week after your homeroom training is worth a 10% BONUS)
Blocks 4 and 6 also discussed the ESSENTIAL QUESTION: How does the play define "manhood"? What is it that makes one a "man" in Macbeth?
All classes did a close reading of an article from the January 13th UPFRONT MAGAZINE
UPCOMING ASSIGNMENTS:
Vocabulary Test Friday
Vocabulary Story 10-12 due Monday 3-3
Tuesday, February 25, 2014
Tuesday 2-25
We discussed Monday's essential question, updated our planners with details from Class Calendar (on SOTW and BLOG already) and played BINGO
Essential Question for today...come in with THREE examples from the text (due block day)
At the beginning of the play the witches say "Fair is foul, and foul is fair." What does this mean? Does this idea resonate throughout the play? If so, how?
Essential Question for today...come in with THREE examples from the text (due block day)
At the beginning of the play the witches say "Fair is foul, and foul is fair." What does this mean? Does this idea resonate throughout the play? If so, how?
Monday, February 24, 2014
Monday 2-24-14
We will start the day with a quick Vocabulary Review: page 109 Choosing the Right Meaning
We will start to discuss the Macbeth essential question: Macbeth is on trial for murder. You have been hired to defend him. What defense do you use...Not Guilty by reason of insanity or plead Guilty to a lesser charge? Make a decision and build your defense...use specific textual evidence. (We will use our THEMES and MOTIFS WS to assist in this discussion)
We will take a Vocabulary Quiz Lessons 8 (11-20) and 9
Tomorrow: Vocabulary Review for TEST lessons 7-9 (BINGO BONUS), Macbeth/Poetry Discussion
Update our planners as SOTW and the class calendar now have Frankenstein assignments and work for the month of March.
Block Day: Vocabulary, Macbeth, Upfront Magazine discussion
Friday: Vocabulary TEST Lessons 7-9
Upcoming:
Monday 3-3: Vocabulary Story lessons 10-12
Block Day 3/5 and 3/6 Sonnets Quiz
Friday 3-7: Vocabulary Quiz Lessons 10 and 11 (1-10)
We will start to discuss the Macbeth essential question: Macbeth is on trial for murder. You have been hired to defend him. What defense do you use...Not Guilty by reason of insanity or plead Guilty to a lesser charge? Make a decision and build your defense...use specific textual evidence. (We will use our THEMES and MOTIFS WS to assist in this discussion)
We will take a Vocabulary Quiz Lessons 8 (11-20) and 9
Tomorrow: Vocabulary Review for TEST lessons 7-9 (BINGO BONUS), Macbeth/Poetry Discussion
Update our planners as SOTW and the class calendar now have Frankenstein assignments and work for the month of March.
Block Day: Vocabulary, Macbeth, Upfront Magazine discussion
Friday: Vocabulary TEST Lessons 7-9
Upcoming:
Monday 3-3: Vocabulary Story lessons 10-12
Block Day 3/5 and 3/6 Sonnets Quiz
Friday 3-7: Vocabulary Quiz Lessons 10 and 11 (1-10)
Friday, February 21, 2014
Frankenstein Assignments
The following Frankenstein assignments ARE posted on SOTW and the class calendar:
The Frankenstein page of the class website has the Frankenstein Study Guide (1314Frankenstein Reading Guide), a link to the online version of the book, and the prompt for the essay due on turnitin.com (1314FrankensteinEssays).
Study Guide Sections
Chapters 1-5 ... due Block Days 3/12 and 3/13
Chapters 6-10 ... due Friday 3/14
Chapters 11-14 ... due Monday 3/17
Chapters 15-20 ... Block Day 3/19 and 3/20
Chapters 21-conclusion due 3/24
Due Dates:
Frankenstein
Essay uploaded to turnitin.com Tuesday 3-25-14 by 11:59 PM. I gave you TWO essays from which to choose. One is mandatory, doing the second is a BONUS. Remember to qualify for a bonus all work must be turned in ... and on time!
Frankenstein Quiz Chapters 1-10 BLOCK DAY 3-19 and 3-20 (Study Guides can be used)
Frankenstein Quiz Chapters 11-20 BLOCK DAY 3-26 and 3-27 (Study Guides can be used)
Frankenstein Test BLOCK DAY April 2/3 or 9/10 (based on Writing Exam Schedule)
2013-2014 English 2 Frankenstein Essays
You are required to respond to ONE of the following. Responding to a second is a BONUS. Remember...to qualify for a bonus all work must be turned in...and be turned in one time.
By 3/25 (11:59 PM) upload to turnitin.com a response to one of the following prompts. I am giving you your START. Fill in the blanks in the thesis statement and develop into a traditional 5 paragraph essay. This MUST be in MLA format with in text citations.
Remember…your body paragraphs develop the ideas presented in the thesis…in the order presented in the thesis. For all intents and purposes, I gave you paragraph 1 … you need to fill in the blanks. You will need to finish the three body paragraphs and create a conclusion.
PROMPT 1: Victor Frankenstein is a DYNAMIC ROUND CHARACTER. He changes from the start of the story to the end of the story. Victory started as a __________ and became a ________. This change was due to the following factors: __________, ________, and ________.
Rubric:
+ _____/10 COW in MLA format to complete first example
+______/10 COW in MLA format to complete second example
+ _____/10 COW in MLA format to complete third example
+______/10 Grammar, essay format with a conclusion that ties together thoughts in previous 4 paragraphs
PROMPT 2: Victor Frankenstein is a man on a mission. His desire to be famous like the authors he studied drives him each and every day. Three women, (name them in the order he knew them ______,_____, and _____), had a strong influence on him. The death of each woman has a profound impact on his life; when _____ (person named first in last sentence) dies he_____; when (person #2) dies he ____; and when (person #3) dies he ____.
Rubric:
+ _____/10 COW in MLA format to complete first example
+______/10 COW in MLA format to complete second example
+ _____/10 COW in MLA format to complete third example
+______/10 Grammar, essay format with a conclusion that ties together thoughts in previous 4 paragraphs
The Frankenstein page of the class website has the Frankenstein Study Guide (1314Frankenstein Reading Guide), a link to the online version of the book, and the prompt for the essay due on turnitin.com (1314FrankensteinEssays).
Study Guide Sections
Chapters 1-5 ... due Block Days 3/12 and 3/13
Chapters 6-10 ... due Friday 3/14
Chapters 11-14 ... due Monday 3/17
Chapters 15-20 ... Block Day 3/19 and 3/20
Chapters 21-conclusion due 3/24
Due Dates:
Frankenstein
Essay uploaded to turnitin.com Tuesday 3-25-14 by 11:59 PM. I gave you TWO essays from which to choose. One is mandatory, doing the second is a BONUS. Remember to qualify for a bonus all work must be turned in ... and on time!Frankenstein Quiz Chapters 1-10 BLOCK DAY 3-19 and 3-20 (Study Guides can be used)
Frankenstein Quiz Chapters 11-20 BLOCK DAY 3-26 and 3-27 (Study Guides can be used)
Frankenstein Test BLOCK DAY April 2/3 or 9/10 (based on Writing Exam Schedule)
2013-2014 English 2 Frankenstein Essays
You are required to respond to ONE of the following. Responding to a second is a BONUS. Remember...to qualify for a bonus all work must be turned in...and be turned in one time.
By 3/25 (11:59 PM) upload to turnitin.com a response to one of the following prompts. I am giving you your START. Fill in the blanks in the thesis statement and develop into a traditional 5 paragraph essay. This MUST be in MLA format with in text citations.
Remember…your body paragraphs develop the ideas presented in the thesis…in the order presented in the thesis. For all intents and purposes, I gave you paragraph 1 … you need to fill in the blanks. You will need to finish the three body paragraphs and create a conclusion.
PROMPT 1: Victor Frankenstein is a DYNAMIC ROUND CHARACTER. He changes from the start of the story to the end of the story. Victory started as a __________ and became a ________. This change was due to the following factors: __________, ________, and ________.
Rubric:
+ _____/10 COW in MLA format to complete first example
+______/10 COW in MLA format to complete second example
+ _____/10 COW in MLA format to complete third example
+______/10 Grammar, essay format with a conclusion that ties together thoughts in previous 4 paragraphs
PROMPT 2: Victor Frankenstein is a man on a mission. His desire to be famous like the authors he studied drives him each and every day. Three women, (name them in the order he knew them ______,_____, and _____), had a strong influence on him. The death of each woman has a profound impact on his life; when _____ (person named first in last sentence) dies he_____; when (person #2) dies he ____; and when (person #3) dies he ____.
Rubric:
+ _____/10 COW in MLA format to complete first example
+______/10 COW in MLA format to complete second example
+ _____/10 COW in MLA format to complete third example
+______/10 Grammar, essay format with a conclusion that ties together thoughts in previous 4 paragraphs
Wednesday, February 19, 2014
Macbeth Quiz Acts 4-5 Make-Up
If you were absent for the quiz on Block Days 2/19 and 2/20
The make up quiz will be BEFORE SCHOOL...7 AM
WEDNESDAY 2-26-14
The make up quiz will be BEFORE SCHOOL...7 AM
WEDNESDAY 2-26-14
Block Day 2-19 and 2-20
Today we will complete/correct Vocabulary book pages 94 and 101 ODDS
Quiz Lessons 8 (11-20) and Lesson 9 on Monday due to PLAN test on Friday 2-21
We will discuss Macbeth...focus on Act 3 WS: Irony and Characterization
We will also discuss the ideas of CONFLICT and GUILT.
The last half hour will be Macbeth Quiz Acts 4 and 5
HOMEWORK:
Complete Act 4 WS: Motif
Complete Act 5 WS: Theme
ANNOUNCEMENT:
Poetry Quiz Moved to Block Day March 5 and 6
Macbeth/Shakespeare Test Moved to Monday March 10th
NEXT BOOK: Frankenstein...Reading Assignments will be posted by 2-21-14.
Quiz Lessons 8 (11-20) and Lesson 9 on Monday due to PLAN test on Friday 2-21
We will discuss Macbeth...focus on Act 3 WS: Irony and Characterization
We will also discuss the ideas of CONFLICT and GUILT.
The last half hour will be Macbeth Quiz Acts 4 and 5
HOMEWORK:
Complete Act 4 WS: Motif
Complete Act 5 WS: Theme
ANNOUNCEMENT:
Poetry Quiz Moved to Block Day March 5 and 6
Macbeth/Shakespeare Test Moved to Monday March 10th
NEXT BOOK: Frankenstein...Reading Assignments will be posted by 2-21-14.
Tuesday, February 18, 2014
Reminder...if you missed the Macbeth Quiz (ACTS 1-3)
The Make-Up Quiz is before school tomorrow at 7:00 AM
Tuesday February 18th
Today I passed back vocabulary stories and Macbeth Quizzes. We corrected Vocabulary Book pages 102-103 that were homework and completed/corrected page 104.
REMINDER...due to PLAN TEST FRIDAY...the quiz on lessons 8/9 will be Monday 2-24-14.
HOMEWORK: Prepare ACT 4 MOTIF: Reversal of Nature and Darkness/Light
Today's class discussion: We started to discuss ACT 3 WS Irony ... (ALSO discussing Lady Macbeth's Inability to Kill King Duncan and the comic relief nature of the Porter's Lines in Act 2 Scene 3)
REMINDER...due to PLAN TEST FRIDAY...the quiz on lessons 8/9 will be Monday 2-24-14.
HOMEWORK: Prepare ACT 4 MOTIF: Reversal of Nature and Darkness/Light
Today's class discussion: We started to discuss ACT 3 WS Irony ... (ALSO discussing Lady Macbeth's Inability to Kill King Duncan and the comic relief nature of the Porter's Lines in Act 2 Scene 3)
Friday, February 14, 2014
Don't forget an ONGOING BONUS OPTION
*** Reminder...you need to turn in all of your work on time to be able to earn bonus points. Bonus work is over and above the minimum required.
Stage of Life has MONTHLY writing contests
Visit www.stageoflife.com to find out more about this month's topic, THE OLYMPICS.
IF you submit an entry to the contest, email me a copy of the submission and a screen shot of the submission and/or digital receipt it was sent.
The deadlines are posted online. This month's is 2-28-14
Stage of Life has MONTHLY writing contests
Visit www.stageoflife.com to find out more about this month's topic, THE OLYMPICS.
IF you submit an entry to the contest, email me a copy of the submission and a screen shot of the submission and/or digital receipt it was sent.
The deadlines are posted online. This month's is 2-28-14
For those of you who are CREATIVE and want the opportunity to WIN $$$
Doodle for Google Contest is open...Follow the link for details on how to submit a drawing.
Entries close March 20th
If you wish...I can submit the drawings...you need to complete the drawing and entry form. If you want me to mail for you, please submit by 3-17-14 before school!
If this is something you like to do...good luck...have fun!
Entries close March 20th
If you wish...I can submit the drawings...you need to complete the drawing and entry form. If you want me to mail for you, please submit by 3-17-14 before school!
If this is something you like to do...good luck...have fun!
Friday 2-14-14
Happy Valentine's Day!
Today we took Vocabulary Quiz Lesson 7 and 8 (1-10).
After the quiz...Homework if not completed in class:
Vocabulary Book Lesson 9 pages 102-103
Macbeth WS Act 3 Characterization Section
Macbeth WS Acts 4/5 Theme Section ... AMBITION and Nature vs Unnatural Section
Next Week...
Remember NO SCHOOL MONDAY 2-17-14
Block Day Macbeth Quiz Acts 4/5
Friday's Lesson 8(11-20) and 9 Vocabulary Quiz has been moved to Monday 2-24-14 due to the PLAN test.
Friday 2-21-14 Sophomores take the PLAN test. They need to be in the gym no later than 7:45...the test will be done shortly after 11.
Today we took Vocabulary Quiz Lesson 7 and 8 (1-10).
After the quiz...Homework if not completed in class:
Vocabulary Book Lesson 9 pages 102-103
Macbeth WS Act 3 Characterization Section
Macbeth WS Acts 4/5 Theme Section ... AMBITION and Nature vs Unnatural Section
Next Week...
Remember NO SCHOOL MONDAY 2-17-14
Block Day Macbeth Quiz Acts 4/5
Friday's Lesson 8(11-20) and 9 Vocabulary Quiz has been moved to Monday 2-24-14 due to the PLAN test.
Friday 2-21-14 Sophomores take the PLAN test. They need to be in the gym no later than 7:45...the test will be done shortly after 11.
Thursday, February 13, 2014
Tuesdays With Rene'
We will begin March 4th with Guiliver's Travels and follow that with Frankenstein.
You need to come to each viewing for the movie being shown and take notes. Your notes will be collected each day and returned to you to complete your assignment after the movie viewing.
Bring your lunch!
See you then!
You need to come to each viewing for the movie being shown and take notes. Your notes will be collected each day and returned to you to complete your assignment after the movie viewing.
Bring your lunch!
See you then!
Macbeth Acts 1-3 Quiz Make-Up Quiz...
Wednesday 2-19-14
7 AM during my tutoring time.
Those of you absent on Block Day 2/12 and 2/13 I will see you there!
7 AM during my tutoring time.
Those of you absent on Block Day 2/12 and 2/13 I will see you there!
Wednesday, February 12, 2014
Block Days February 12/13
Today we completed/corrected Vocabulary Book pages 87 (odds) and pages 90 and 97 (all.
Then we discussed Macbeth Worksheets (Acts 1 and 2). WE focused on MOOD and ADDED a DISCUSSION OF TONE. TONE in literature is the ATTITUDE a writer has toward the subject about which they are writing. It is evident from diction.
After the Macbeth Quiz...
Act Three WS ... Irony section is Homework if not completed in class.
FRIDAY...Vocabulary Quiz Lessons 7 and 8 (1-10). Multiple choice like semester 1 ... 45 questions (synonyms, antonyms, definitions, and completing the sentences).
Then we discussed Macbeth Worksheets (Acts 1 and 2). WE focused on MOOD and ADDED a DISCUSSION OF TONE. TONE in literature is the ATTITUDE a writer has toward the subject about which they are writing. It is evident from diction.
After the Macbeth Quiz...
Act Three WS ... Irony section is Homework if not completed in class.
FRIDAY...Vocabulary Quiz Lessons 7 and 8 (1-10). Multiple choice like semester 1 ... 45 questions (synonyms, antonyms, definitions, and completing the sentences).
Tuesday, February 11, 2014
February 11, 2014
Today we completed/corrected Vocabulary Book pages 87/88 and 94/95 evens.
Then we discussed Macbeth Acts 1 and 2 Worksheets.
Reminder: Quiz tomorrow Acts 1-3...MC and Short Answer format
Macbeth discussion in Blocks 4-5-6 included the deaths Macbeth was responsible for and the role he played in the other deaths in the play. Block 2 will cover this tomorrow.
Reminder: COURSE registration is during RELIGION CLASSES BLOCK DAYS this week.
Then we discussed Macbeth Acts 1 and 2 Worksheets.
Reminder: Quiz tomorrow Acts 1-3...MC and Short Answer format
Macbeth discussion in Blocks 4-5-6 included the deaths Macbeth was responsible for and the role he played in the other deaths in the play. Block 2 will cover this tomorrow.
Reminder: COURSE registration is during RELIGION CLASSES BLOCK DAYS this week.
Monday, February 10, 2014
Monday 2-10-14
Vocabulary Stories were collected. We worked on and corrected page 95 Synonyms and Antonyms and page 89 Completing the sentences (evens).
Act 2 WS for Macbeth were passed out. Tomorrow we will go over ACT 1 and Act 2 WS.
HOmework...Act 1 WS if you were with your Grandparents on Friday and did not get the WS
Act 2 WS...if not done in class...Figurative Language (EVENS) and Conflict (ALL)
Act 2 WS for Macbeth were passed out. Tomorrow we will go over ACT 1 and Act 2 WS.
HOmework...Act 1 WS if you were with your Grandparents on Friday and did not get the WS
Act 2 WS...if not done in class...Figurative Language (EVENS) and Conflict (ALL)
Thursday, February 6, 2014
February 6th
Today we discussed how the vocabulary quizzes were going to be divided. Next week ...ALL of lesson 7 and the FIRST 10 words from lesson 8. The following week words 11-20 from lesson 8 and ALL of lesson 9. This pattern will be continued for lessons 10-12 and 13-15.
We looked at TWO Super Bowl commercials by Coca Cola. Our viewing included an analysis of author's purpose and intended audience. We discussed with "evidence" to support our hypothesis.
Tomorrow...more Macbeth Quotes and Act 1 Worksheets/Handouts.
We looked at TWO Super Bowl commercials by Coca Cola. Our viewing included an analysis of author's purpose and intended audience. We discussed with "evidence" to support our hypothesis.
Tomorrow...more Macbeth Quotes and Act 1 Worksheets/Handouts.
Wednesday, February 5, 2014
Semester 2 Papers
****The week long English Writing Exam will be held the week of March 31st-April 4th. This is worth 10% of the Second Semester Grade.
1. A resume will be started in Homeroom and be due in class. Details will be posted here after I find out information from the counselors as to the day of the homeroom "training".
Resume training begins March 27th. All resumes are due by April 14th. BONUS of 10% if you turn in your resume the school week after your homeroom training!
2. A research based expository paper - will be worked on in March. Details will be posted here at the end of February. Each Tuesday in March we will have library time to research, work on drafts, get peer editing tips from peers, and get feedback from me. The more time is used wisely, the less that will have to be done at home. The Expository Paper will be due, uploaded to turnitin.com by Sunday March 30, 2104 (11:59 PM).
The Writing Exam will start Friday April 11th and continue through Holy Week. It is an in-class assessment of writing. The passage will be read at home. This is 10% of the course grade for this semester.
1. A resume will be started in Homeroom and be due in class. Details will be posted here after I find out information from the counselors as to the day of the homeroom "training".
Resume training begins March 27th. All resumes are due by April 14th. BONUS of 10% if you turn in your resume the school week after your homeroom training!
2. A research based expository paper - will be worked on in March. Details will be posted here at the end of February. Each Tuesday in March we will have library time to research, work on drafts, get peer editing tips from peers, and get feedback from me. The more time is used wisely, the less that will have to be done at home. The Expository Paper will be due, uploaded to turnitin.com by Sunday March 30, 2104 (11:59 PM).
The Writing Exam will start Friday April 11th and continue through Holy Week. It is an in-class assessment of writing. The passage will be read at home. This is 10% of the course grade for this semester.
Tuesday, February 4, 2014
Semester 2 Begins Today
Today papers were returned and we organized binders.
ALL of 2013 Upfront Magazines and Vocabulary Quizzes were recycled.
ALL Literature, Grammar, and Writing was kept.
Papers were transitioned to PORTFOLIOS (put after 10th grade papers).
A new Upfront Magazine was passed out and Macbeth was discussed.
Macbeth Discussion:
ERA in which play was written
Role of Actors
Expectations of audience
Quote students brought in to discuss
Vocabulary Due Dates were put in the planner and on class calendar:
The three paper dates as posted on the previous blog post
Lessons 7-8-9 Due Monday 2-10-14
Lessons 10-11-12 Due Monday 3-3-14
Lessons 13-14-15 Due Monday 4-7-14
Vocabulary Quizzes:
7-8 Friday 2-14-14
8-9 Friday 2-21-14
TEST 7-8-9 Friday 2-28-14
10-11 Friday 3-7-14
ALL of 2013 Upfront Magazines and Vocabulary Quizzes were recycled.
ALL Literature, Grammar, and Writing was kept.
Papers were transitioned to PORTFOLIOS (put after 10th grade papers).
A new Upfront Magazine was passed out and Macbeth was discussed.
Macbeth Discussion:
ERA in which play was written
Role of Actors
Expectations of audience
Quote students brought in to discuss
Vocabulary Due Dates were put in the planner and on class calendar:
The three paper dates as posted on the previous blog post
Lessons 7-8-9 Due Monday 2-10-14
Lessons 10-11-12 Due Monday 3-3-14
Lessons 13-14-15 Due Monday 4-7-14
Vocabulary Quizzes:
7-8 Friday 2-14-14
8-9 Friday 2-21-14
TEST 7-8-9 Friday 2-28-14
10-11 Friday 3-7-14
Monday, February 3, 2014
Semester Two Vocabulary Stories, Quizzes, and Tests
ALL STORIES:
1000-2000 words (word count in parenthesis after last word)
double spaced in Times New Roman 12 point font
Include a title
Have a beginning, middle, and an ending. (Minimum of three paragraphs..but remember 1 idea per paragraph
Vocabulary words BOLD and unit # in parenthesis after word EXAMPLE Super (7)
Ten (10) words from EACH unit used...that is 30 total
Use one of the topics below for each story. Do NOT use the same topic twice.
Lessons 7-8-9 Due Monday 2-10-14
Lessons 10-11-12 Due Monday 3-3-14
Lessons 13-14-15 Due Monday 4-7-14
Topics from which to choose to START your story (all stories will have the same start...how you finish them will be based on your imagination):
1. The moment I found that teeny, tiny little...
2. We sat in silence for...
3. Start with the idiom: He always has a bone to pick...
4. The factory bell...
5. The place was a real dump...
6. The clock was ticking, time was running out...
7. When the pencil got stuck in my ear...
8. Utilize all four in your story: The fire smells..., The earth sounds..., The rain tastes..., The wind looks...
Vocabulary Quiz/Test Dates:
Friday 2-14-14 Quiz Lessons 7-8
Friday 2-21-14 Quiz Lessons 8-9
Friday 2-28-14 TEST 7-9
Friday 3-8-14 Quiz Lessons 10-11
Friday 3-15-14 Quiz Lessons 11-12
Friday 3-21-14 TEST 10-12
Friday 4-11-14 Quiz Lessons 13-14
Friday 5-2-14 Quiz Lessons 14-15
Friday 5-9-14 TEST 13-15
1000-2000 words (word count in parenthesis after last word)
double spaced in Times New Roman 12 point font
Include a title
Have a beginning, middle, and an ending. (Minimum of three paragraphs..but remember 1 idea per paragraph
Vocabulary words BOLD and unit # in parenthesis after word EXAMPLE Super (7)
Ten (10) words from EACH unit used...that is 30 total
Use one of the topics below for each story. Do NOT use the same topic twice.
Lessons 7-8-9 Due Monday 2-10-14
Lessons 10-11-12 Due Monday 3-3-14
Lessons 13-14-15 Due Monday 4-7-14
Topics from which to choose to START your story (all stories will have the same start...how you finish them will be based on your imagination):
1. The moment I found that teeny, tiny little...
2. We sat in silence for...
3. Start with the idiom: He always has a bone to pick...
4. The factory bell...
5. The place was a real dump...
6. The clock was ticking, time was running out...
7. When the pencil got stuck in my ear...
8. Utilize all four in your story: The fire smells..., The earth sounds..., The rain tastes..., The wind looks...
Vocabulary Quiz/Test Dates:
Friday 2-14-14 Quiz Lessons 7-8
Friday 2-21-14 Quiz Lessons 8-9
Friday 2-28-14 TEST 7-9
Friday 3-8-14 Quiz Lessons 10-11
Friday 3-15-14 Quiz Lessons 11-12
Friday 3-21-14 TEST 10-12
Friday 4-11-14 Quiz Lessons 13-14
Friday 5-2-14 Quiz Lessons 14-15
Friday 5-9-14 TEST 13-15
Thursday, January 30, 2014
Second Semester Begins February 4, 2014
Bring to class your final Intersession Assignment, vocabulary book, binder, and Macbeth book.
I'm looking forward to a GREAT SECOND SEMESTER!
Tuesday is a BLOCK DAY...Homeroom...then BLOCKS 2-4-6
I'm looking forward to a GREAT SECOND SEMESTER!
Tuesday is a BLOCK DAY...Homeroom...then BLOCKS 2-4-6
Tuesday, January 7, 2014
Writing Contest BONUS ... Due January 31st
If you submit an essay to the contest, it ALSO must be submitted to me...either CC me on the e-mial or do a screen shot of the email/upload form and bring a copy of your submission to Room 322.
DUE NO LATER THAN 1-31-14.
Details: Stage Of Life Writing Contest
DUE NO LATER THAN 1-31-14.
Details: Stage Of Life Writing Contest
Thursday, December 19, 2013
Wednesday, December 18, 2013
Bonus Opportunities Over Intersession
I'll post ALL BONUS Opportunities I know about below. If you know of something and wish to make it public for it to count an an opportunity for all, please let me know!
15Th Annual Chapman University Holocaust Art and Writing Contest
Details:
Theme: Memories Spoken and Heard: Intersecting Perspectives of the Holocaust
This year's Holocaust Art and Writing Contest begins when you listen thoughtfully to a survivor's full-length testimony and "hear" a testimony that "speaks" to you. Your entry will show the intersection between memory spoken and heard from your perspective as a writer, artist or film maker.
What to do...click on the hyperlink above to go to the contest page.
Click on the link to READ CONTEST INFORMATION
ON PAGE 3 of the PDF you can find the prompt and links to video testimony.
The criteria for the WRITTEN work is on page 4 of the PDF
For our class purposes we will follow the following guidelines:
Must be word-processed and must not include reference to
student or school name.
Prose essay may not exceed one page: Times New Roman 12, 1” margins,
single spaced.
DUE DATE FOR SUBMISSION: Bring to Room 322 by Wednesday January 22, 2014
Warwick's Author Events:
Call ahead to check to make sure that everything that is published online is still planned before you drive there!
The events that appear to have subjects appropriate for a high school audience are as follows. Please have your parents sign a printed copy of this post and approve that THEY too believe the topic is appropriate.
Christopher Reich 1-15-14
Denise Lee Yohn 1-28-14
April Smith 1-29-13
If you attend an author event, take a picture with the author and take notes about the program. Staple to your printed copy of this email that your parent signed. Bring to school the first day of Semester 2...by 7:00 AM.
15Th Annual Chapman University Holocaust Art and Writing Contest
Details:
Theme: Memories Spoken and Heard: Intersecting Perspectives of the Holocaust
This year's Holocaust Art and Writing Contest begins when you listen thoughtfully to a survivor's full-length testimony and "hear" a testimony that "speaks" to you. Your entry will show the intersection between memory spoken and heard from your perspective as a writer, artist or film maker.
What to do...click on the hyperlink above to go to the contest page.
Click on the link to READ CONTEST INFORMATION
ON PAGE 3 of the PDF you can find the prompt and links to video testimony.
The criteria for the WRITTEN work is on page 4 of the PDF
For our class purposes we will follow the following guidelines:
Must be word-processed and must not include reference to
student or school name.
Prose essay may not exceed one page: Times New Roman 12, 1” margins,
single spaced.
DUE DATE FOR SUBMISSION: Bring to Room 322 by Wednesday January 22, 2014
Warwick's Author Events:
Call ahead to check to make sure that everything that is published online is still planned before you drive there!
The events that appear to have subjects appropriate for a high school audience are as follows. Please have your parents sign a printed copy of this post and approve that THEY too believe the topic is appropriate.
Christopher Reich 1-15-14
Denise Lee Yohn 1-28-14
April Smith 1-29-13
If you attend an author event, take a picture with the author and take notes about the program. Staple to your printed copy of this email that your parent signed. Bring to school the first day of Semester 2...by 7:00 AM.
Monday, December 16, 2013
Cross Country Connections
New Post...you may wish to respond the BOTH DECEMBER POSTS to start Semester 2 with BONUS points!
Respond to the prompt and/or students from the other school!
Deadline for December posts to be BONUS for Semester 2...December 31st
Cross Country Connections
Respond to the prompt and/or students from the other school!
Deadline for December posts to be BONUS for Semester 2...December 31st
Cross Country Connections
Sunday, December 15, 2013
January 2014 Intersession Assignments
START WITH: ACTIVE READING MACBETH
If you cannot locate your copy, a link to an online version of Macbeth is located under the HELPFUL LINKS on this blog.
By January 15th (11:59 PM) upload to turnitin.com a response to the following prompt. I am giving you your START. Fill in the blanks in the thesis statement and develop into a traditional 5 paragraph essay. This MUST be in MLA format with in text citations … your examples need to come from THREE DIFFERENT acts.
Remember…your body paragraphs develop the ideas presented in the thesis…in the order presented in the thesis. For all intents and purposes, I gave you paragraph 1 … you need to fill in the blanks. You will need to finish the three body paragraphs and create a conclusion.
Macbeth is a dynamic round character. He changes from the start of the play to the end of the play. Macbeth started as a __________ and became a ________. This change was due to the following factors: __________, ________, and ________.
Rubric:
+ _____/10 COW in MLA format to complete first example
+______/10 COW in MLA format to complete second example
+ _____/10 COW in MLA format to complete third example
+______/10 Grammar, conclusion ties together thoughts in previous 4 paragraphs
By January 27th (11:59 PM) upload to turnitin.com a response to the following…using the same format/instructions from above. The only change in directions...the evidence is not about change over time so omit the idea that the evidence needs to come from three different acts.
Dictionary.com defines a tragic hero as a great or virtuous character in a dramatic tragedy who is destined for downfall, suffering, or defeat. After reading the tragedy of Macbeth, I believe ______ is the tragic hero in the story. ______(name the character you used in previous sentence) is a tragic hero because he/she ______________, _____________ and ____________.
Due the first day of class SECOND SEMESTER:
Bring to class (written on a 3x5 index card) a quote you found interesting or confusing.
On the front of the card write the quote and include Act #, Scene #, and Line # (as well as your name and block #)
On the back, explain your thought process. Write DETAILS ABOUT why you found the quote interesting or confusing.
If you cannot locate your copy, a link to an online version of Macbeth is located under the HELPFUL LINKS on this blog.
By January 15th (11:59 PM) upload to turnitin.com a response to the following prompt. I am giving you your START. Fill in the blanks in the thesis statement and develop into a traditional 5 paragraph essay. This MUST be in MLA format with in text citations … your examples need to come from THREE DIFFERENT acts.
Remember…your body paragraphs develop the ideas presented in the thesis…in the order presented in the thesis. For all intents and purposes, I gave you paragraph 1 … you need to fill in the blanks. You will need to finish the three body paragraphs and create a conclusion.
Macbeth is a dynamic round character. He changes from the start of the play to the end of the play. Macbeth started as a __________ and became a ________. This change was due to the following factors: __________, ________, and ________.
Rubric:
+ _____/10 COW in MLA format to complete first example
+______/10 COW in MLA format to complete second example
+ _____/10 COW in MLA format to complete third example
+______/10 Grammar, conclusion ties together thoughts in previous 4 paragraphs
By January 27th (11:59 PM) upload to turnitin.com a response to the following…using the same format/instructions from above. The only change in directions...the evidence is not about change over time so omit the idea that the evidence needs to come from three different acts.
Dictionary.com defines a tragic hero as a great or virtuous character in a dramatic tragedy who is destined for downfall, suffering, or defeat. After reading the tragedy of Macbeth, I believe ______ is the tragic hero in the story. ______(name the character you used in previous sentence) is a tragic hero because he/she ______________, _____________ and ____________.
Due the first day of class SECOND SEMESTER:
Bring to class (written on a 3x5 index card) a quote you found interesting or confusing.
On the front of the card write the quote and include Act #, Scene #, and Line # (as well as your name and block #)
On the back, explain your thought process. Write DETAILS ABOUT why you found the quote interesting or confusing.
Friday, December 13, 2013
Friday the 13th...
Today I returned all papers that I had in the "pass back" bin.
I still need to grade BNW Project (Test Grade) and the Pronoun quizzes from today.
Monday we will complete our BNW discussion. IF there is time, we will have a Vocabulary BINGO BONUS opportunity.
Intersession work will be posted by 12-15-13.
I still need to grade BNW Project (Test Grade) and the Pronoun quizzes from today.
Monday we will complete our BNW discussion. IF there is time, we will have a Vocabulary BINGO BONUS opportunity.
Intersession work will be posted by 12-15-13.
Wednesday, December 11, 2013
Block Day
We turned in our FINAL PAPER...one more assignment (Friday's Pronoun Quiz) then the final!
Intersession Assignments will be posted over the weekend. There will be a few deadlines over the Month of January...spreading the work out not piling it up for the last minute.
In class we corrected Writers Choice page 666 exercises 8 and 9
We discussed (took notes) on the topic of FOIL in Literature, as it applies to Brave New World. Our discussion lead us to the theme of the Power of Words as well as how the "planned utopia" created a sense of Community/Identity/Stability...the MOTTO of the World State.
REMEMBER: Spirit Dress tomorrow (announced after Mass)
Intersession Assignments will be posted over the weekend. There will be a few deadlines over the Month of January...spreading the work out not piling it up for the last minute.
In class we corrected Writers Choice page 666 exercises 8 and 9
We discussed (took notes) on the topic of FOIL in Literature, as it applies to Brave New World. Our discussion lead us to the theme of the Power of Words as well as how the "planned utopia" created a sense of Community/Identity/Stability...the MOTTO of the World State.
REMEMBER: Spirit Dress tomorrow (announced after Mass)
Tuesday, December 10, 2013
If you liked Hunger Games and are looking for a similar book....
James Dashner's Maze Runner trilogy is similar...perhaps you would like to read it for an OR Bonus for next semester?
Brave New World Games
Today I passed back some papers and we played the BNW games!
Remember...PAPER 4/Reflection due BLOCK DAY!
Remember...PAPER 4/Reflection due BLOCK DAY!
Monday, December 9, 2013
FIVE days of CLASS + 3 Days of Finals...then BREAK
today we corrected what we did not finish on Friday of last week...work completed during SOPH. RETREAT.
Vocabulary Book pages 82 and 83
Grammar Book page 451 exercise 20, page 666 exercise 8
REMINDERS:
BNW Project (TEST GRADE) due tomorrow. ALL group members need to turn in a rubric
PAPER #4 due BLOCK DAY. Turn in Rubric as cover sheet (details 11-2-13 blog post)
Pronoun Quiz Friday
Final Exam Tuesday 12-17-13
Intersession work will be posted THIS weekend...that allows you time to ask questions before we go to break.
Vocabulary Book pages 82 and 83
Grammar Book page 451 exercise 20, page 666 exercise 8
REMINDERS:
BNW Project (TEST GRADE) due tomorrow. ALL group members need to turn in a rubric
PAPER #4 due BLOCK DAY. Turn in Rubric as cover sheet (details 11-2-13 blog post)
Pronoun Quiz Friday
Final Exam Tuesday 12-17-13
Intersession work will be posted THIS weekend...that allows you time to ask questions before we go to break.
Tuesday, December 3, 2013
Brave New World Make-Up Quiz
If you missed the make-up quiz today at lunch due to absence...Friday 7:15 AM will be the final opportunity to make-up the BNW Quiz.
Block Days/Sophomore Retreat
Students IN CLASS will have time to work on the following, students NOT in class must complete the following. We will correct on Friday 12-6-13
Writer’s Choice:
Read 396-400
Read page 666 and Complete EX. 8,9 EVENS and EX 10 ALL (underline phrases when used...print neatly in pen...skip lines).
Have students go back to pages 448-450 and complete EXERCISES 20, 21
THIS is HOMEWORK if not done...it will be corrected Friday!
Vocabulary Book: complete pages 81-83
THIS is HOMEWORK if not done...it will be corrected Friday!
Complete written assignment (Worksheet)that corresponds to LAST week’s UPFRONT MAGAZINE THIS is HOMEWORK if not done...it will be corrected Friday!
Writer’s Choice:
Read 396-400
Read page 666 and Complete EX. 8,9 EVENS and EX 10 ALL (underline phrases when used...print neatly in pen...skip lines).
Have students go back to pages 448-450 and complete EXERCISES 20, 21
THIS is HOMEWORK if not done...it will be corrected Friday!
Vocabulary Book: complete pages 81-83
THIS is HOMEWORK if not done...it will be corrected Friday!
Complete written assignment (Worksheet)that corresponds to LAST week’s UPFRONT MAGAZINE THIS is HOMEWORK if not done...it will be corrected Friday!
Tuesday 12-3-13
AFTER almost a week...we are back together...
Today we corrected Writers Choice HW from last Tuesday
(read pages 446-447 complete exercise 16, read pages 448-450 and complete exercises 18 and 19)
I announced a SWITCH in the Pronoun Quiz from Friday this week to Friday 12-13-13.
REMINDER: Bring PAPER #3 Rubric to the retreat as well as the multi-media component that cannot be turned in to turnitin.com by 11:59 PM tonight.
Class time was given to work on the BNW Project (TEST GRADE)
Today we corrected Writers Choice HW from last Tuesday
(read pages 446-447 complete exercise 16, read pages 448-450 and complete exercises 18 and 19)
I announced a SWITCH in the Pronoun Quiz from Friday this week to Friday 12-13-13.
REMINDER: Bring PAPER #3 Rubric to the retreat as well as the multi-media component that cannot be turned in to turnitin.com by 11:59 PM tonight.
Class time was given to work on the BNW Project (TEST GRADE)
Friday, November 29, 2013
Semester 1 Final Exam Study Guide
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS COVER THE FOLLOWING:
Vocabulary and Grammar topics covered this semester
Vocabulary lessons 1-6
Grammar Units 19-20-21 and Pronouns
Literature: Tuesdays With Morrie, The Five People You Meet in Heaven, MAUS, Diaries, and Brave New World
SHORT ANSWER/ ESSAY TOPICS WILL ASSESS:
Understanding of ESSAY format
Thesis Statement
Understanding of Literature
Essay Topics May Include:
Conflict
Setting
Character Analysis
Irony/Satire
Themes that occur in multiple stories
Genre study
FOIL
Q: How do I study?
A: If you are not organized...start there! Then look back over your literature notes and EACH BOOK"S page on the class website. GO back over your vocabulary and grammar quizzes and review what you got incorrect.
Q: Is there an in-class review?
A: No. You may come in and ask any questions you may have in the remaining Tuesdays With Rene' this semester. You can use Tuesdays to get organized as well!
Q: How much COW do I need to give in my essays?
A: PLENTY to prove you read the story and can recall specific scenes/conversations to support your response.
Vocabulary and Grammar topics covered this semester
Vocabulary lessons 1-6
Grammar Units 19-20-21 and Pronouns
Literature: Tuesdays With Morrie, The Five People You Meet in Heaven, MAUS, Diaries, and Brave New World
SHORT ANSWER/ ESSAY TOPICS WILL ASSESS:
Understanding of ESSAY format
Thesis Statement
Understanding of Literature
Essay Topics May Include:
Conflict
Setting
Character Analysis
Irony/Satire
Themes that occur in multiple stories
Genre study
FOIL
Q: How do I study?
A: If you are not organized...start there! Then look back over your literature notes and EACH BOOK"S page on the class website. GO back over your vocabulary and grammar quizzes and review what you got incorrect.
Q: Is there an in-class review?
A: No. You may come in and ask any questions you may have in the remaining Tuesdays With Rene' this semester. You can use Tuesdays to get organized as well!
Q: How much COW do I need to give in my essays?
A: PLENTY to prove you read the story and can recall specific scenes/conversations to support your response.
Tuesday, November 26, 2013
Monday, November 25, 2013
The Last Few Days Before THANKSGIVING....
On Block Day last Wednesday I returned some papers and reviewed Vocabulary Books Pages 75-76-77 with Blocks 2-4-6. Bingo Bonus was in Block 5 on Tuesday and Blocks 2-4-6 on block day.
We discussed Brave New World
I had a sub Block 5 on Thursday...Block 5 reviewed the same pages in the Vocabulary Book. They then read an article discussion social media and college admissions. They completed a written reflection to the article. We will discuss together.
Block 5 was given a NEW Upfront Magazine.
Friday the VOCABULARY TEST WAS TAKEN. All students in Blocks 2-4-6 were given the article and Upfront Magazine that Block 5 was given on Thursday.
Upfront Magazine: Read articles 'Mexico's New Realities' and 'A 51st State' for class discussion ... due TUESDAY 11-26-13
Monday 11-25-13
We are in the library working on revising rough drafts for paper #3
Final Drafts are due Tuesday 12-3-13 at 11:59 PM
Tuesday 11-26-13
Brave New World Quiz
Writer's Choice Assignment (Read pages 446-447 and complete Exercise 16 THEN Read pages 448-450 and complete Exercises 18 and 19)
Discuss Upfront Articles and New York Times Article
IF you miss school 11-26-13 The Make-UP BNW Quiz is Tuesday 12-3-13 at LUNCH!
UPCOMING DUE DATES:
Tuesday 12-3-13 Final Draft of Paper #3 Uploaded to turnitin.com
Bring RUBRIC to sophomore retreat if you have not given it to me!
12-4 and 12-5 Sophomore Retreat
Friday 12-6
Grammar Quiz ... Pronouns
Tuesday 12-10-13
Brave New World Test Grade /Project Due
Block Day 12-11/12-12 Paper #4 Due (details on blog post titled Paper #4 dated Saturday November 2, 2013))
Final Exam... Tuesday 12-16-13
Final Exam Study Guide will be Posted by 12-4-13
We discussed Brave New World
I had a sub Block 5 on Thursday...Block 5 reviewed the same pages in the Vocabulary Book. They then read an article discussion social media and college admissions. They completed a written reflection to the article. We will discuss together.
Block 5 was given a NEW Upfront Magazine.
Friday the VOCABULARY TEST WAS TAKEN. All students in Blocks 2-4-6 were given the article and Upfront Magazine that Block 5 was given on Thursday.
Upfront Magazine: Read articles 'Mexico's New Realities' and 'A 51st State' for class discussion ... due TUESDAY 11-26-13
Monday 11-25-13
We are in the library working on revising rough drafts for paper #3
Final Drafts are due Tuesday 12-3-13 at 11:59 PM
Tuesday 11-26-13
Brave New World Quiz
Writer's Choice Assignment (Read pages 446-447 and complete Exercise 16 THEN Read pages 448-450 and complete Exercises 18 and 19)
Discuss Upfront Articles and New York Times Article
IF you miss school 11-26-13 The Make-UP BNW Quiz is Tuesday 12-3-13 at LUNCH!
UPCOMING DUE DATES:
Tuesday 12-3-13 Final Draft of Paper #3 Uploaded to turnitin.com
Bring RUBRIC to sophomore retreat if you have not given it to me!
12-4 and 12-5 Sophomore Retreat
Friday 12-6
Grammar Quiz ... Pronouns
Tuesday 12-10-13
Brave New World Test Grade /Project Due
Block Day 12-11/12-12 Paper #4 Due (details on blog post titled Paper #4 dated Saturday November 2, 2013))
Final Exam... Tuesday 12-16-13
Final Exam Study Guide will be Posted by 12-4-13
The LAST THREE TUESDAYS....
I will be available to answer questions about Paper #3 and Paper #4
I will be available to answer any questions/review concepts that someone needs to go over individually
Reminder...Tuesdays with Rene' Movie Bonus resumes the FIRST WEEK of Semester 2!
I will be available to answer any questions/review concepts that someone needs to go over individually
Reminder...Tuesdays with Rene' Movie Bonus resumes the FIRST WEEK of Semester 2!
Tuesday, November 19, 2013
Tuesday 11-19
There is a NEW Cross Country Connections Post...remember you can only comment on current posts for the comments to count! You can respond to the post or another student..
Peer Reviews are due by 11:59 tonight
Today in class we corrected pages 72-73 and 79-80 in the vocabulary book. HOMEWORK due BLOCK DAY: pages 75-77.
Blocks 2-4-6: Brave New World Discussion re: Science Fiction and what it means to be human ... Block 5 Bingo Bonus
The Make-up Grammar Quiz was held during LUNCH
Peer Reviews are due by 11:59 tonight
Today in class we corrected pages 72-73 and 79-80 in the vocabulary book. HOMEWORK due BLOCK DAY: pages 75-77.
Blocks 2-4-6: Brave New World Discussion re: Science Fiction and what it means to be human ... Block 5 Bingo Bonus
The Make-up Grammar Quiz was held during LUNCH
Tuesdays With Rene'...
will resume Semester 2 ....
Next week is the Turkey Trot ... there are NOT enough Tuesdays to compete another movie.
We will begin Week 1 of Second Semester!
Next week is the Turkey Trot ... there are NOT enough Tuesdays to compete another movie.
We will begin Week 1 of Second Semester!
Monday, November 18, 2013
Monday 11-18-13
REMINDER...MAKE-UP Grammar Quiz from Friday will be TUESDAY 11-19-13 at LUNCH!
Today in class we completed three peer reviews on turnitin.com. what is NOT DONE will be due by 11:59 Tuesday night.
BLOCK 2 had technical difficulties and will be able to finish the other 2 peer reviews NEXT week...
BlOCKS 4-5-6 had an opportunity to complete all 3
Vocabulary Book Homework:
Block 2: pages 75-77, pages 79 and 80
Blocks 4-5-6 pages 79 and 80
REMINDER...Vocabulary TEST Friday this week...lessons 4-5-6
Today in class we completed three peer reviews on turnitin.com. what is NOT DONE will be due by 11:59 Tuesday night.
BLOCK 2 had technical difficulties and will be able to finish the other 2 peer reviews NEXT week...
BlOCKS 4-5-6 had an opportunity to complete all 3
Vocabulary Book Homework:
Block 2: pages 75-77, pages 79 and 80
Blocks 4-5-6 pages 79 and 80
REMINDER...Vocabulary TEST Friday this week...lessons 4-5-6
Friday, November 15, 2013
Thursday, November 14, 2013
Friday 11-15-13
We will correct Writer's Choice pages 704-705 ODDS from Exercises 4-5-6 before we take the Unit 19 grammar quiz
After the quiz, a vocabulary Lesson 4-5-6 Review Assignment will be able to be worked on in class (pages 72-73 and page 78) - what is not completed will be due on Monday.
REMEMBER PAPER #3 Rough Draft is due Sunday 11-17-13 uploaded to turnitin.com. All details about PAPER #3 can be found on the blog post from 11-2-13 titled Paper #3 Assignment Information
Announcement Given at Mass this week...
Wednesday before Thanksgiving is NOT a school day.
Upcoming Schedule Interruptions: Sophomore Retreat Wednesday and Thursday 12/4 and 12/5
After the quiz, a vocabulary Lesson 4-5-6 Review Assignment will be able to be worked on in class (pages 72-73 and page 78) - what is not completed will be due on Monday.
REMEMBER PAPER #3 Rough Draft is due Sunday 11-17-13 uploaded to turnitin.com. All details about PAPER #3 can be found on the blog post from 11-2-13 titled Paper #3 Assignment Information
Announcement Given at Mass this week...
Wednesday before Thanksgiving is NOT a school day.
Upcoming Schedule Interruptions: Sophomore Retreat Wednesday and Thursday 12/4 and 12/5
Wednesday, November 13, 2013
Block Day
We Corrected the Writer's Choice Assignment that was to be done after the MAUS test yesterday.
BNW assignment #3 was collected.
We reviewed Vocabulary Lesson 6 be goi8ng over page 71 in the vocabulary book
I answered questions about BNW in class
Homework...we will correct BEFORE the Grammar Quiz Friday
Writers Choice pages 705-706 ...odds...exercises 4-5-6
BNW assignment #3 was collected.
We reviewed Vocabulary Lesson 6 be goi8ng over page 71 in the vocabulary book
I answered questions about BNW in class
Homework...we will correct BEFORE the Grammar Quiz Friday
Writers Choice pages 705-706 ...odds...exercises 4-5-6
Monday, November 11, 2013
Tuesday 11-12-13
After the long weekend, we'll start a push toward the Thanksgiving Holiday!
Pre-Write #2 will be collected and Maus/Diaries test will be taken.
IF there is time, papers will be passed back.
After the test....
Complete the following in Writers Choice (HOMEWORK if not done in class):
page 696 EVENS
page 699 ODDS
REMEMBER:
BNW part 3 due BLOCK DAY
Grammar Quiz (unit 19) Friday
Paper 3 Rough Draft uploaded to turnitin.com by Sunday 11-17-13 at 11:59 PM
Pre-Write #2 will be collected and Maus/Diaries test will be taken.
IF there is time, papers will be passed back.
After the test....
Complete the following in Writers Choice (HOMEWORK if not done in class):
page 696 EVENS
page 699 ODDS
REMEMBER:
BNW part 3 due BLOCK DAY
Grammar Quiz (unit 19) Friday
Paper 3 Rough Draft uploaded to turnitin.com by Sunday 11-17-13 at 11:59 PM
Friday, November 8, 2013
Friday 11-8-13 .. Remaining Assignments for Semester 1
Today we were going to correct vocabulary Book Lesson 6 completing the sentences before the quiz, but students did not complete the assignment.
Pre-Write #1 was collected as well as Vocabulary lesson 4/5 corrections, if not turned in block day.
WE have 22 Days of class left (21 class days since 1 day is Sophomore Retreat) before Semester 1 exams...each deadline is crucial ... turn in your work on time...there is no time to gain back lost points for late work...let's end the semester STRONG!
Due Dates for the rest of the semester, as we discussed this week...additional assignments will be made to prepare for next day's class discussion.
Tuesday 11-12
Maus / Diaries rescheduled Test
Pre-Write #2
Block Day 11/13 and 11/14
BNW Assignment #3
Friday 11-15
Grammar Quiz Unit 19
Sunday 11-17
Upload Narrative Draft to turnitin.com by 11:59 PM
Tuesday 11-19
THREE Peer Reviews completed by 11:59 PM
Friday 11-22
Vocabulary Test 4-5-6
Tuesday 11-26
BNW Quiz
Tuesday 12-3
Upload Narrative Final by 11:59 PM
Block Days = Sophomore Retreat Days
I will be at RETREAT...bring your RUBRIC to RETREAT
Friday 12-6
Grammar (Pronouns) Quiz
Monday 12-9-13 BNW Test/Project
Block Day 12/10 - 12/11
Final Paper (PAPER 4) + Reflection due
Tuesday 12-17-13 Semester Exam...covers:
all literature, even Summer Reading. BOTH semester exams will cover ALL literature
Vocabulary Lessons 1-6
Grammar Units 19-20-21 + Pronouns
Format: Scantron + Essay
Pre-Write #1 was collected as well as Vocabulary lesson 4/5 corrections, if not turned in block day.
WE have 22 Days of class left (21 class days since 1 day is Sophomore Retreat) before Semester 1 exams...each deadline is crucial ... turn in your work on time...there is no time to gain back lost points for late work...let's end the semester STRONG!
Due Dates for the rest of the semester, as we discussed this week...additional assignments will be made to prepare for next day's class discussion.
Tuesday 11-12
Maus / Diaries rescheduled Test
Pre-Write #2
Block Day 11/13 and 11/14
BNW Assignment #3
Friday 11-15
Grammar Quiz Unit 19
Sunday 11-17
Upload Narrative Draft to turnitin.com by 11:59 PM
Tuesday 11-19
THREE Peer Reviews completed by 11:59 PM
Friday 11-22
Vocabulary Test 4-5-6
Tuesday 11-26
BNW Quiz
Tuesday 12-3
Upload Narrative Final by 11:59 PM
Block Days = Sophomore Retreat Days
I will be at RETREAT...bring your RUBRIC to RETREAT
Friday 12-6
Grammar (Pronouns) Quiz
Monday 12-9-13 BNW Test/Project
Block Day 12/10 - 12/11
Final Paper (PAPER 4) + Reflection due
Tuesday 12-17-13 Semester Exam...covers:
all literature, even Summer Reading. BOTH semester exams will cover ALL literature
Vocabulary Lessons 1-6
Grammar Units 19-20-21 + Pronouns
Format: Scantron + Essay
Vocabualry Quiz 6 Make Up
If you missed the Vocabulary Quiz today...we will have the MAKE UP Quiz during tutoring time...Wednesday 11-13-13
7:00 AM
7:00 AM
Wednesday, November 6, 2013
Last Flight of Petr Ginz
If you missed the movie due to absence...I will show it at lunch tomorrow...Thursday 11-7-13
Email me if you will be there!
Email me if you will be there!
MAUS TEST...RESCHEDULED
The Maus/Diaries test is rescheduled for TUESDAY 11-12-13
Mass ran long and block 2 had too much time cut off the class period to complete the test today....THEREFORE...EVERYONE BENEFITS.
IN CLASS we completed the Synonyms and Antonyms to review for Friday's Lesson 6 Vocabulary Quiz
We watched the Last Flight of Petr Ginz (from where we left off yesterday) and continued to take notes.
BNW assignment #2 was collected
After the film we had some time to correct Vocabulary Lesson 4 and 5 quizzes (write the word, part of speech, adn definition). What was not done in class is homework due Friday 11-8-13.
After the corrections were completed, students started Completing teh Sentences from Vocabulary Lesson 6, this is homework and will be corrected before Friday's Quiz.
REMINDER: PreWrite #1 that was started in the library is due Friday in class.
Mass ran long and block 2 had too much time cut off the class period to complete the test today....THEREFORE...EVERYONE BENEFITS.
IN CLASS we completed the Synonyms and Antonyms to review for Friday's Lesson 6 Vocabulary Quiz
We watched the Last Flight of Petr Ginz (from where we left off yesterday) and continued to take notes.
BNW assignment #2 was collected
After the film we had some time to correct Vocabulary Lesson 4 and 5 quizzes (write the word, part of speech, adn definition). What was not done in class is homework due Friday 11-8-13.
After the corrections were completed, students started Completing teh Sentences from Vocabulary Lesson 6, this is homework and will be corrected before Friday's Quiz.
REMINDER: PreWrite #1 that was started in the library is due Friday in class.
Tuesday, November 5, 2013
Tuesday 11-5-13
Today I returned Vocabulary Stories that I was able to correct from yesterday as well as BNW Assignment #1 and the Paper #2 Rubrics that I have completed.
We completed and corrected Vocabulary Book page 70 in class.
We listed all due dates from the back board calendar in our planner as we have 25 days left to work hard until final exams.
We started The Last Flight of Petr Ginz. We will finish it before the test tomorrow. Material from the film WILL BE On the test.
We completed and corrected Vocabulary Book page 70 in class.
We listed all due dates from the back board calendar in our planner as we have 25 days left to work hard until final exams.
We started The Last Flight of Petr Ginz. We will finish it before the test tomorrow. Material from the film WILL BE On the test.
Monday, November 4, 2013
Monday 11-4-13 LIbrary Time to work on PPR 3 Pre-write
today we will be working on PAPER 3 Pre-Write in the library. This is DUE NO LATER THAN FRIDAY 11-8-13.
The prewrite must be typed and brought to class no later than Friday.
Pre-Write Part 2 ... the interview of a parent and grandparent must be brought to class...typed, thoroughly completed/translated by TUESDAY 11-13-13.
Go to the papers page of the class website for the document...read Friday's post for ALL PAPER 3 details!
Use your time wisely in class...there will be less homework that way!
Upcoming Due Dates:
Maus Test MOVED to Block Day...format Short Answer/Essay
BNW assignment #2 due Block Day
Vocabulary Quiz Friday 11-5-13
The prewrite must be typed and brought to class no later than Friday.
Pre-Write Part 2 ... the interview of a parent and grandparent must be brought to class...typed, thoroughly completed/translated by TUESDAY 11-13-13.
Go to the papers page of the class website for the document...read Friday's post for ALL PAPER 3 details!
Use your time wisely in class...there will be less homework that way!
Upcoming Due Dates:
Maus Test MOVED to Block Day...format Short Answer/Essay
BNW assignment #2 due Block Day
Vocabulary Quiz Friday 11-5-13
Saturday, November 2, 2013
Paper #4 Assignment Instructions
The FINAL paper of the year will be a cumulative vocabulary review in preparation for the semester exam.
When this paper is turned in all 6 of the previous vocabulary stories will be included.
This paper includes a reflection on the writing done in class for the first semester.
The paper is linked on the PAPERS PAGE of the class website. It is called 1314Semester1VocabularyStoryReview
Due Date: Block Day December 10/11
When this paper is turned in all 6 of the previous vocabulary stories will be included.
This paper includes a reflection on the writing done in class for the first semester.
The paper is linked on the PAPERS PAGE of the class website. It is called 1314Semester1VocabularyStoryReview
Due Date: Block Day December 10/11
Paper #3 Assignment Information
Paper #3 will be writing a PERSONAL NARRATIVE. We read Tuesdays With Morrie and Maus which were both based on people interviewing another person and telling that story. Both Mitch and Artie learned about themselves as they told someone's story.
You will tell YOUR story and include elements of one of your parent's and grandparent's story. After all, as the Blue Man said, we are all connected!
Paper #3 details can be found on the papers page of the class website.
We will spend each Monday in November working in the library.
Monday 11-4-13 will be spend starting Pre-Write #1.
Monday 11-18 Peer-Review
Monday 11-25 Revision
Pre-Write #2 is based off interviewing parents/grandparents.
Due Dates:
Pre-Write PART 1 BROUGHT to class Friday 11-8-13
Pre-Write PART 2 BROUGHT to class Tuesday 11-12-13
Pre-Write Document called: 13134PersonalNarrativePreWrite
Rough Draft uploaded to turnitin.com by: November 17th
Rubric (1314PersonalNarrative) brought to class November 18th
Peer-Editing done in class...three peer edits due by 11:59 PM 11-19-13
Final Draft uploaded to turnitin.com by: December 2nd
Same Rubric brought BACK to class: December 3rd/4th (Block Day).
You will tell YOUR story and include elements of one of your parent's and grandparent's story. After all, as the Blue Man said, we are all connected!
Paper #3 details can be found on the papers page of the class website.
We will spend each Monday in November working in the library.
Monday 11-4-13 will be spend starting Pre-Write #1.
Monday 11-18 Peer-Review
Monday 11-25 Revision
Pre-Write #2 is based off interviewing parents/grandparents.
Due Dates:
Pre-Write PART 1 BROUGHT to class Friday 11-8-13
Pre-Write PART 2 BROUGHT to class Tuesday 11-12-13
Pre-Write Document called: 13134PersonalNarrativePreWrite
Rough Draft uploaded to turnitin.com by: November 17th
Rubric (1314PersonalNarrative) brought to class November 18th
Peer-Editing done in class...three peer edits due by 11:59 PM 11-19-13
Final Draft uploaded to turnitin.com by: December 2nd
Same Rubric brought BACK to class: December 3rd/4th (Block Day).
Friday, November 1, 2013
Friday 11-1-13
Today we reviewed for the quiz by completing Vocabulary book page 64
We took Vocabulary Quiz Lesson 5
When finished, there was a bit of time to read BNW
Upcoming Assignments:
Monday 11-4-13 Vocab (6)/Grammar Story
Block Day ... MAUS test MOVED to block day, BNW Assignment 2 Due
Friday Vocabulary Quiz Lesson 6, PPR #3 Pre-Write #1 Due
No School Monday 11-11-13
We took Vocabulary Quiz Lesson 5
When finished, there was a bit of time to read BNW
Upcoming Assignments:
Monday 11-4-13 Vocab (6)/Grammar Story
Block Day ... MAUS test MOVED to block day, BNW Assignment 2 Due
Friday Vocabulary Quiz Lesson 6, PPR #3 Pre-Write #1 Due
No School Monday 11-11-13
Thursday, October 31, 2013
Block Days...
We discussed the idea of a story within a story in Maus. We found examples of Artie's story woven into Vladek's.
We discussed TEXT to REXT connections between Maus and Tuesdays With Morrie.
We completed Vocabulary Book Lesson 5 Completing the Sentences
We completed Writer's Choice page 691 and 693
FRIDAY 11-1-13 is TIE DAY
ANNOUNCEMENT...I am collecting money for the No Shave November Fundraiser...remember it is $20.00 and allows you to come to school WITHOUT SHAVING STARTING NOVEMBER 4th. YOU MUST SHAVE for Mass on Tuesday 11-26-13.
Announcement #2: Meet in the library ALL MONDAYS in November
We discussed TEXT to REXT connections between Maus and Tuesdays With Morrie.
We completed Vocabulary Book Lesson 5 Completing the Sentences
We completed Writer's Choice page 691 and 693
FRIDAY 11-1-13 is TIE DAY
ANNOUNCEMENT...I am collecting money for the No Shave November Fundraiser...remember it is $20.00 and allows you to come to school WITHOUT SHAVING STARTING NOVEMBER 4th. YOU MUST SHAVE for Mass on Tuesday 11-26-13.
Announcement #2: Meet in the library ALL MONDAYS in November
Monday, October 28, 2013
Week of 10-28-13
Today we completed page 63 in our Vocabulary Books and turned in Vocabulary / Grammar story Lesson 5
We discussed Irony as it relates to MAUS:
Each group shared examples of VERBAL, DRAMATIC, and SITUATIONAL IRONY (what was not finished today will be shared in class tomorrow)
Papers were passed back in each class
Tuesday: Paper #2 due, uploaded to turnitin.com, by 11:59 PM
Block Day: Bring Paper 2 rubric to class, BNW Assignment #2 due
Friday: Vocabulary Quiz (6) MASS...TIE DAY
We discussed Irony as it relates to MAUS:
Each group shared examples of VERBAL, DRAMATIC, and SITUATIONAL IRONY (what was not finished today will be shared in class tomorrow)
Papers were passed back in each class
Tuesday: Paper #2 due, uploaded to turnitin.com, by 11:59 PM
Block Day: Bring Paper 2 rubric to class, BNW Assignment #2 due
Friday: Vocabulary Quiz (6) MASS...TIE DAY
Friday, October 25, 2013
Friday 10-25-13
Today we reviewed for the Vocabulary Quiz by completing page 57 in our book.
After the lesson 4 vocabulary quiz we discussed the writing contest bonus (previous blog post).
Students had time to read Brave New World (BNW) or Upfront Magazines.
Due Next TWO weeks:
Monday 10-28 Vocabulary / Grammar Story (see previous blog post from 10-17 for lessons 4-6 topics)
Tuesday 10-29 Paper #2 Final Draft uploaded to turnitin.com by 11:59 PM
BLOCK DAY:
Bring RUBRIC back to class (same one as rough draft)
Brave New World (BNW) assignment #1 is due
Friday 11-1-13 (TIE DAY/MASS) Vocabulary Quiz 5
Monday 11-4-13 Vocabulary / Grammar Story (see previous blog post from 10-17 for lessons 4-6 topics)
Tuesday 11-5-13 Maus and Diaries TEST
Block Day: BNW assignment #2
Friday 11-8-13: Vocabulary Quiz 6
MONDAY 11-11-13 NO SCHOOL
Block Day 11-13/14 BNW LAST reading assignment (#3 of 3)
Friday 11-15-13 Grammar Quiz, unit 19
After the lesson 4 vocabulary quiz we discussed the writing contest bonus (previous blog post).
Students had time to read Brave New World (BNW) or Upfront Magazines.
Due Next TWO weeks:
Monday 10-28 Vocabulary / Grammar Story (see previous blog post from 10-17 for lessons 4-6 topics)
Tuesday 10-29 Paper #2 Final Draft uploaded to turnitin.com by 11:59 PM
BLOCK DAY:
Bring RUBRIC back to class (same one as rough draft)
Brave New World (BNW) assignment #1 is due
Friday 11-1-13 (TIE DAY/MASS) Vocabulary Quiz 5
Monday 11-4-13 Vocabulary / Grammar Story (see previous blog post from 10-17 for lessons 4-6 topics)
Tuesday 11-5-13 Maus and Diaries TEST
Block Day: BNW assignment #2
Friday 11-8-13: Vocabulary Quiz 6
MONDAY 11-11-13 NO SCHOOL
Block Day 11-13/14 BNW LAST reading assignment (#3 of 3)
Friday 11-15-13 Grammar Quiz, unit 19
BONUS WRITING CONTEST - DEADLINE...12-9-13
If you wish to participate in a WRITING CONTEST as a BONUS...please submit your typed entry and entry form to me NO LATER THAN Monday December 9, 2013.
TOPIC: If all of the books in the world were about to disappear, but you could save one, what would it be? Why?
Length 800-1000 words
Times New Roman 12 pt. Font
Double Spaced
Put your name in the upper right corner of each page
A PDF file titled 13LibraryContestBonus is on the papers page of the class website. Details are on this document as well as the entry form.
TOPIC: If all of the books in the world were about to disappear, but you could save one, what would it be? Why?
Length 800-1000 words
Times New Roman 12 pt. Font
Double Spaced
Put your name in the upper right corner of each page
A PDF file titled 13LibraryContestBonus is on the papers page of the class website. Details are on this document as well as the entry form.
Wednesday, October 23, 2013
10-23 and 10-24 BLOCK DAYS
We completes Grammar Book page 698 (1-10) and discussed terms/rules
We completes Choosing the Right Word in our Vocabulary Book
We watched an interview with Art Spiegelman and discussed AUTHENTICITY of MEMORY in MAUS.
Block 4 started to discuss the difference in accuracy between the diaries and memoir
We completes Choosing the Right Word in our Vocabulary Book
We watched an interview with Art Spiegelman and discussed AUTHENTICITY of MEMORY in MAUS.
Block 4 started to discuss the difference in accuracy between the diaries and memoir
Tuesday, October 22, 2013
Tuesday 10-22-13
Today we went through Completing the Sentences Vocabulary Lesson 4
We discussed Categorization of Maus...with COW
Also connotation of title...A Survivor's TALE
Next Maus topics:
Irony
Authenticity of Memory in Memoir vs Diary
Story within a Story
Pre-WWII life/Post WWII life
We discussed Categorization of Maus...with COW
Also connotation of title...A Survivor's TALE
Next Maus topics:
Irony
Authenticity of Memory in Memoir vs Diary
Story within a Story
Pre-WWII life/Post WWII life
PAPER 2 REVISION
check comments ASAP on turnitin.com...some of you have revised drafts due ASAP...or overdue.
A few GENERAL Comments for revision:
All papers have a title...type in same font/size as body of the paper. The TITLE needs to be 3-5 words in length and MARCH CONTENT...not be name of theme/title of assignment. That means PAYING IT FORWARD is an unacceptable title.
All papers need to start with an attention getter/hook to draw in the reader. Do not start with a definition of paying it forward. Make your start customized to your paper's body.
A papers MUST HAVE a thesis in paragraph one...I think I read less than TEN papers with a thesis thus far. If you need help after my comments and your peers, come see me.
Papers due (uploaded to turnitin.com) next Tuesday .... 10-29-13 ... bring rubric to class with word count listed...on block day.
A few GENERAL Comments for revision:
All papers have a title...type in same font/size as body of the paper. The TITLE needs to be 3-5 words in length and MARCH CONTENT...not be name of theme/title of assignment. That means PAYING IT FORWARD is an unacceptable title.
All papers need to start with an attention getter/hook to draw in the reader. Do not start with a definition of paying it forward. Make your start customized to your paper's body.
A papers MUST HAVE a thesis in paragraph one...I think I read less than TEN papers with a thesis thus far. If you need help after my comments and your peers, come see me.
Papers due (uploaded to turnitin.com) next Tuesday .... 10-29-13 ... bring rubric to class with word count listed...on block day.
Monday, October 21, 2013
Monday 10-21-13
Today we completed Synonyms and Antonyms for Vocabulary Lesson 4
Vocabulary/Grammar stories were turned in also.
Papers were passed back.
Maus discussion at tables...to be shared first thing tomorrow...CATEGORIZATION...have 5 concrete examples.
Vocabulary/Grammar stories were turned in also.
Papers were passed back.
Maus discussion at tables...to be shared first thing tomorrow...CATEGORIZATION...have 5 concrete examples.
Sunday, October 20, 2013
New Cross Country Connections Post
Remember...you can only comment on "Active Posts". The OLD post expires tonight. This post will be good for the week.
Thursday, October 17, 2013
Brave New World
The 1314BNWReadingGuide is posted on the Brave New World Page of the class website.
I divided the book into THREE sections based on SETTING changes. Active read each chapter and complete the corresponding questions in the Reading Guide.
Part 1 is due Block Day .... October 30/31
Part 2 is due Block Day .... November 6/7
Part 2 is due Block Day .... November 13/14
BNW Quiz November 26, 2013 (Tuesday)
BNW TEST Monday December 9, 2013
I divided the book into THREE sections based on SETTING changes. Active read each chapter and complete the corresponding questions in the Reading Guide.
Part 1 is due Block Day .... October 30/31
Part 2 is due Block Day .... November 13/14
BNW Quiz November 26, 2013 (Tuesday)
BNW TEST Monday December 9, 2013
Vocabulary Lessons 4-5-6
Vocabulary Stories Lesson 4-5-6
All Vocabulary Stories will be:
Typed - double spaced using Times New Roman 12 Point Font
Each vocabulary word will be indicated in BOLD
The word count (400-600 words) will be listed after the FINAL WORD
Have a title
Be at least three paragraphs (remember 1 idea per paragraph) ... which means it is a story as it has a beginning, middle, and an end (is fully developed)
GRAMMAR component will be made BOLD also
Vocabulary Lesson 4 Due Monday 10-21-13 ... Quiz Friday 10-25-13
Begin your story with one of the following:
He had a scar….
The one thing I know for sure about travel is…
Grammar: Correctly use 10 words from Chapter 19 USAGE pages 687-689
Vocabulary Lesson 5 Due Monday 10-28-13 .... Quiz Friday 11-1-13
Begin your story with one of the following:
He wished he….
The moment I found that teeny, tiny little…
Grammar: Correctly use 10 words from Chapter 19 USAGE pages 690, 692-693
Vocabulary Lesson 6 Due 11-4-13 .... Quiz Friday 11-8-13
Begin your story with one of the following:
The bus pulled into the terminal in…
Clowns make me…
What a coincidence…
Grammar: Correctly use 10 words from Chapter 19 USAGE pages 694-695, 697
Vocabulary TEST 4-5-6 FRIDAY 11-22-13
All Vocabulary Stories will be:
Typed - double spaced using Times New Roman 12 Point Font
Each vocabulary word will be indicated in BOLD
The word count (400-600 words) will be listed after the FINAL WORD
Have a title
Be at least three paragraphs (remember 1 idea per paragraph) ... which means it is a story as it has a beginning, middle, and an end (is fully developed)
GRAMMAR component will be made BOLD also
Vocabulary Lesson 4 Due Monday 10-21-13 ... Quiz Friday 10-25-13
Begin your story with one of the following:
He had a scar….
The one thing I know for sure about travel is…
Grammar: Correctly use 10 words from Chapter 19 USAGE pages 687-689
Vocabulary Lesson 5 Due Monday 10-28-13 .... Quiz Friday 11-1-13
Begin your story with one of the following:
He wished he….
The moment I found that teeny, tiny little…
Grammar: Correctly use 10 words from Chapter 19 USAGE pages 690, 692-693
Vocabulary Lesson 6 Due 11-4-13 .... Quiz Friday 11-8-13
Begin your story with one of the following:
The bus pulled into the terminal in…
Clowns make me…
What a coincidence…
Grammar: Correctly use 10 words from Chapter 19 USAGE pages 694-695, 697
Vocabulary TEST 4-5-6 FRIDAY 11-22-13
Upcoming Assignments ... up to 11-11-13
Paper #2 FINAL draft uploaded to turnitin.com by 11:59 PM on TUESDAY 10-29-13Bring Rubric to class the NEXT school day
Maus UNIT Test Tuesday 11-5-13
ALL Mondays in November we will meet in the library...
Maus UNIT Test Tuesday 11-5-13
ALL Mondays in November we will meet in the library...
Thursday 10-17-13
Today we discussed upcoming deadlines then discussed Maus...We looked at PHOTOS from Poland in 1939-1940. We saw the world in which Vladek lived.
I asked the question...How would you categorize Maus as HISTORICAL FICTION, GRAPHIC NOVEL, OR DIARY/MEMOIR? We started to work with our table groups to PICK 1 category and support that categorization with COW. We will complete this on Monday.
Tonight 10-17-13 I will post:
Vocabulary Story details and Brave New World Details.
I asked the question...How would you categorize Maus as HISTORICAL FICTION, GRAPHIC NOVEL, OR DIARY/MEMOIR? We started to work with our table groups to PICK 1 category and support that categorization with COW. We will complete this on Monday.
Tonight 10-17-13 I will post:
Vocabulary Story details and Brave New World Details.
Wednesday, October 16, 2013
Tuesday, October 15, 2013
Tuesdays With Rene'
the NEW Bonus Movie starts today
Remember...to be eligible for a bonus....all work must be turned in and on time. Bonus is work over and above what is required.
Remember...to be eligible for a bonus....all work must be turned in and on time. Bonus is work over and above what is required.
Tuesday 10-15-13 Perr Editing Paper #2
Today we will peer edit paper #2
For Thursday...have read the diary that I gave you after your quiz yesterday.
Thursday we will return papers and discuss Maus and the diaries. THURSDAY is MASS (Tie Day) - therefore a bit shorter classes.
For Thursday...have read the diary that I gave you after your quiz yesterday.
Thursday we will return papers and discuss Maus and the diaries. THURSDAY is MASS (Tie Day) - therefore a bit shorter classes.
Monday, October 14, 2013
Monday 10-14-13
Today we will start in the library. Most of you did not get credit for doing your homework last week, looking at comments made on turnitin.com. This needs to be done before paper 2 is submitted. Part of the learning process is me assigning something, you completing the assignment, and then you looking at feedback to see where you met expectations, exceeded expectations, and need to improve.
REMINDER: If your paper 1 final score was 95 or lower, you are REQUIRED to meet with me to go over your paper. This MUST be done by October 26th.
After you read comments on turnitin.com you need to go to the PAPERS page of the class website to complete PAPER 1 REFLECTION...download the document titled 1314LOCReflection. Type your responses below the questions. Print the document and give to me AND save a copy for yourself.
We will be in the library 10-15 minutes
After the library we will return to the classroom and take a MAUS quiz. A diary will be given out to read by Thursday. Active read the diary with a focus on how Petr Ginz kept positive despite the harsh circumstances under which he was forced to exist/live.
REMINDER:
Rough Draft #2 needs to be uploaded by 11:59 PM MONDAY
Bring Rough Draft and RUBRIC to class on Tuesday for peer editing
OPTIONAL: Paper #1 Contest submission Deadline is TUESDAY. Bring in necessary documents. (Details in a blog post from last week).
REMINDER: If your paper 1 final score was 95 or lower, you are REQUIRED to meet with me to go over your paper. This MUST be done by October 26th.
After you read comments on turnitin.com you need to go to the PAPERS page of the class website to complete PAPER 1 REFLECTION...download the document titled 1314LOCReflection. Type your responses below the questions. Print the document and give to me AND save a copy for yourself.
We will be in the library 10-15 minutes
After the library we will return to the classroom and take a MAUS quiz. A diary will be given out to read by Thursday. Active read the diary with a focus on how Petr Ginz kept positive despite the harsh circumstances under which he was forced to exist/live.
REMINDER:
Rough Draft #2 needs to be uploaded by 11:59 PM MONDAY
Bring Rough Draft and RUBRIC to class on Tuesday for peer editing
OPTIONAL: Paper #1 Contest submission Deadline is TUESDAY. Bring in necessary documents. (Details in a blog post from last week).
Friday, October 11, 2013
Friday 10-11-13
I passed back papers and Vocabulary Test 1-3 was taken.
Next Week:
Maus II quiz
Monday:
Paper #2 rough draft uploaded to turnitin.com by Monday night at 11:59 PM
Tuesday:
Paper #1 contest information due if you wish to submit and try to win $1,000.00
Bring Paper 2 rought draft and rubric to class for a peer editing session
REMEMBER...AS STARTED ON THE PAPERS PAGE OF THE CLASS WEBSITE,IF YOU EARNED LESS THAN AN 80% ON PAPER #1 (UNDER 95/120) THEN YOU must MEET WITH ME OUTSIDE OF CLASS TIME SO THAT WE CAN DISCUSS YOUR ROUGH DRAFT TO FINAL DRAFT PROGRESS. wHEN COULD YOU MEET WITH ME?
1. WEDNESDAY 9-16 and WEDNESDAY 9-23 ARE MY TUTORING TIMES before THE PAPER IS DUE
2. During Tuesdays with Rene' 10-22
3. Make an appointment with me for a day before school
Next Week:
Maus II quiz
Monday:
Paper #2 rough draft uploaded to turnitin.com by Monday night at 11:59 PM
Tuesday:
Paper #1 contest information due if you wish to submit and try to win $1,000.00
Bring Paper 2 rought draft and rubric to class for a peer editing session
REMEMBER...AS STARTED ON THE PAPERS PAGE OF THE CLASS WEBSITE,IF YOU EARNED LESS THAN AN 80% ON PAPER #1 (UNDER 95/120) THEN YOU must MEET WITH ME OUTSIDE OF CLASS TIME SO THAT WE CAN DISCUSS YOUR ROUGH DRAFT TO FINAL DRAFT PROGRESS. wHEN COULD YOU MEET WITH ME?
1. WEDNESDAY 9-16 and WEDNESDAY 9-23 ARE MY TUTORING TIMES before THE PAPER IS DUE
2. During Tuesdays with Rene' 10-22
3. Make an appointment with me for a day before school
Bonus Opportunity I just Learned of and am passing it along to you...October 23rd
Film Screening: 50 Children: The Rescue Mission of Mr. and Mrs. Kraus
Wednesday, October 23, 2013 at 7:00 p.m.
Lawrence Family JCC [Garfield Theatre]
Follow the link for details. If you go to the film and wish a bonus....
Bring in your ticket stub signed by an employee BEFORE school Thursday 10-24-13
Take a picture of yourself with the employee...bring in the picture, or email the picture to me.
I will give you your bonus assignment.
Wednesday, October 23, 2013 at 7:00 p.m.
Lawrence Family JCC [Garfield Theatre]
Follow the link for details. If you go to the film and wish a bonus....
Bring in your ticket stub signed by an employee BEFORE school Thursday 10-24-13
Take a picture of yourself with the employee...bring in the picture, or email the picture to me.
I will give you your bonus assignment.
Wednesday, October 9, 2013
ENGLISH DEPARTMENT WRITING LAB HOURS
Monday and Wednesday
7:00 AM to 7:30 AM
Mr. Johnston's room
His instructions for any student seeking assistance in ANY subject:
Bring your paper and the instructions given by the teacher
If the times change at any point in the school year I will modify this post!
7:00 AM to 7:30 AM
Mr. Johnston's room
His instructions for any student seeking assistance in ANY subject:
Bring your paper and the instructions given by the teacher
If the times change at any point in the school year I will modify this post!
Block Day
Maus II was collected...quiz will be NEXT week
BLOCKS 2-4-6 HOMEWORK due before you end your day:
READ my comments on paper #1 final draft (turnitin.com). See me if you have questions.
Block 5 will need to do this THURSDAY before they end their day
FRIDAY...Vocabulary Test Lessons 1-3
50 questions
Multiple Choice/Scantron
BLOCKS 2-4-6 HOMEWORK due before you end your day:
READ my comments on paper #1 final draft (turnitin.com). See me if you have questions.
Block 5 will need to do this THURSDAY before they end their day
FRIDAY...Vocabulary Test Lessons 1-3
50 questions
Multiple Choice/Scantron
Paper # 2 Class Discussions
Today in Blocks 2-4-6 we discussed the paper topic for Paper #2.
We discussed the idea of PAYING IT FORWARD. I shared personal examples form my life.
We watched a few videos that provided examples. They may be helpful to give you ideas:
Change for A Dollar
Anonymous Extraordinaries
Pay It Forward Foundation
ONE WE DID NOT WATCH TODAY that would work as an example:
The Boatlift
We discussed the idea of PAYING IT FORWARD. I shared personal examples form my life.
We watched a few videos that provided examples. They may be helpful to give you ideas:
Change for A Dollar
Anonymous Extraordinaries
Pay It Forward Foundation
ONE WE DID NOT WATCH TODAY that would work as an example:
The Boatlift
Tuesday, October 8, 2013
Tuesday 10-8-13
Today we completed Vocabulary Review in our books on pages 49 and 50
We then discussed crafting a strong Thesis Statement. We will finish with our class share of group thesis statements/practice statements on Block Day.
ANNOUNCEMENT: Tuesdays with Rene'
We completed The Five People You Meet in Heaven Today. NEXT WEEK (10-15-13) a new movie will begin.
If you are eligible for a BONUS from Movie #1...I will have your assignment on Block Day.
We then discussed crafting a strong Thesis Statement. We will finish with our class share of group thesis statements/practice statements on Block Day.
ANNOUNCEMENT: Tuesdays with Rene'
We completed The Five People You Meet in Heaven Today. NEXT WEEK (10-15-13) a new movie will begin.
If you are eligible for a BONUS from Movie #1...I will have your assignment on Block Day.
Monday, October 7, 2013
Cross Country Connections BLOG...
A NEW blog post will be put up on Tuesday after school. If you wish to participate ion the current post...do so ASAP!
Remember...you must respond to TWO Posts for each book...multiple responses to one post only count as responding to ONE post.
Remember...you must respond to TWO Posts for each book...multiple responses to one post only count as responding to ONE post.
Monday 10-7-13 ... The Quarter is ALMOST over
Today papers were passed back and we organized our binders
We completed Vocabulary Book pages 46-48 (skipped word families)
We did not get to our discussion of the Klaus Langer Diary...tomorrow...
The FINAL Assignments for the quarter:
Due BLOCK DAY: Maus II - Active read and complete WS
REMEMBER there will be a MAUS II quiz...
FRIDAY: Vocabulary TEST 1-3 (Multiple choice format)
Monday 10-14-13 Rough Draft of Paper #1 is due uploaded to turnitin.com
Tuesday 10-15-13Bring Rubric and a copy of rough draft to class for PEER EDITING IN CLASS WORKSHOP
IF YOU WISH TO SUBMIT YOUR PAPER #1 TO THE CONTEST, FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS ON THE BLOG POST FROM LAST WEEK AND BRING IN ALL NECESSARY ITEMS BY 10-15-13
REMEMBER:
PSAT WEDNESDAY 10-16-13
NO SCHOOL FRIDAY 10-18-13
We completed Vocabulary Book pages 46-48 (skipped word families)
We did not get to our discussion of the Klaus Langer Diary...tomorrow...
The FINAL Assignments for the quarter:
Due BLOCK DAY: Maus II - Active read and complete WS
REMEMBER there will be a MAUS II quiz...
FRIDAY: Vocabulary TEST 1-3 (Multiple choice format)
Monday 10-14-13 Rough Draft of Paper #1 is due uploaded to turnitin.com
Tuesday 10-15-13Bring Rubric and a copy of rough draft to class for PEER EDITING IN CLASS WORKSHOP
IF YOU WISH TO SUBMIT YOUR PAPER #1 TO THE CONTEST, FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS ON THE BLOG POST FROM LAST WEEK AND BRING IN ALL NECESSARY ITEMS BY 10-15-13
REMEMBER:
PSAT WEDNESDAY 10-16-13
NO SCHOOL FRIDAY 10-18-13
Saturday, October 5, 2013
Friday 10-4
You had a sub on Friday and took your GRAMMAR quiz
After the quiz you were asked to ACTIVE read the Diary of Petr and Eva...see you on Monday!
As I suggested earlier in the week...read over Paper #2 guidelines...email me if you have any questions!
After the quiz you were asked to ACTIVE read the Diary of Petr and Eva...see you on Monday!
As I suggested earlier in the week...read over Paper #2 guidelines...email me if you have any questions!
Thursday, October 3, 2013
Grammar Quiz Preparation
Last minute studying could include reviewing the following pages in Writer's Choice:
726-728 and 776-778
726-728 and 776-778
Wednesday, October 2, 2013
Paper 1 Contest Submission Information
If you wish to submit your PAPER #1 to the Library of Congress contest AND HAVE THE CHANCE TO WIN $1,000.00 follow these steps:
1. Go to the Papers Page of the class website
2. Read LOCEntryGuidelines Document and fill out the Entry Coupon
3. Attach the entry coupon to the LAST page of your paper
4. Make sure your name and complete return address appear in the UPPER RIGHT CORNER OF THE FIRST PAGE of the letter
letters w/o a return address will be disqualified
SUBMIT TO ME BY 10-15-13
1. Go to the Papers Page of the class website
2. Read LOCEntryGuidelines Document and fill out the Entry Coupon
3. Attach the entry coupon to the LAST page of your paper
4. Make sure your name and complete return address appear in the UPPER RIGHT CORNER OF THE FIRST PAGE of the letter
letters w/o a return address will be disqualified
SUBMIT TO ME BY 10-15-13
Block Day 10-2 and 10-3
Today we reviewed more from Writers Choice Unit 20
The RULES pages 715-717 and then completed evens from exercise 7 pahe 719
The RULES pages 720 and 722 and then completed exercise 11 page 723
We also reviewed Vocabulary Units 1-3 by completing and correcting page 45
We read the Upfront Magazine (pages 12-13) and an additional article about Affirmative Action
We also started the article about" Car Culture" page 10
The RULES pages 715-717 and then completed evens from exercise 7 pahe 719
The RULES pages 720 and 722 and then completed exercise 11 page 723
We also reviewed Vocabulary Units 1-3 by completing and correcting page 45
We read the Upfront Magazine (pages 12-13) and an additional article about Affirmative Action
We also started the article about" Car Culture" page 10
PAPER #2
The ROUGH DRAFT for PAPER #2 is due (uploaded to turnitin.com) by 11:59 PM in Monday 10-14-13
The rubric and rough draft need to be brought to class on TUESDAY 10-15-13 (for peer reviewing like we did for paper #2)
The FINAL DRAFT will be due (uploaded to turnitin.com) by 10-29-13. Block Day 10/30 and 10/31 the rubric will need to be returned to class.
As stated on the Papers Page of the class website, all papers are peer reviewed. I will go over papers of students who:
Scored below an 80% on paper #1
ask me to give their paper a review...just ask, I will give feedback!
As stated on the website...look for 1314CATEContest in the attached documents.
A PDF file of the CATE Contest information is also attached if you wish to read it to see what prizes you could earn!
HOMEWORK...Due 10-5-13. Read over the paper's directions. Let me know if you have any questions. I SUGGEST YOU START YOUR DRAFT THIS WEEKEND SINCE HOMECOMING IS NEXT WEEKEND!
The rubric and rough draft need to be brought to class on TUESDAY 10-15-13 (for peer reviewing like we did for paper #2)
The FINAL DRAFT will be due (uploaded to turnitin.com) by 10-29-13. Block Day 10/30 and 10/31 the rubric will need to be returned to class.
As stated on the Papers Page of the class website, all papers are peer reviewed. I will go over papers of students who:
Scored below an 80% on paper #1
ask me to give their paper a review...just ask, I will give feedback!
As stated on the website...look for 1314CATEContest in the attached documents.
A PDF file of the CATE Contest information is also attached if you wish to read it to see what prizes you could earn!
HOMEWORK...Due 10-5-13. Read over the paper's directions. Let me know if you have any questions. I SUGGEST YOU START YOUR DRAFT THIS WEEKEND SINCE HOMECOMING IS NEXT WEEKEND!
Tuesday, October 1, 2013
Maus Quiz 10-1-13
Make-up Quiz for those who missed the quiz will be Monday 10-7-13 at lunch. Bring a PEN...meet me by the upper field where I have lunch duty!
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