Friday August 29th

Today we "shifted" portfolios and fully transitioned into Sophomore Year English.

Homework for Tuesday:
Register for turnitin.com if you have not already
Set-up your binder...all supplies need to be brought in on Tuesday
Complete the Hunger Games worksheets (2) ... what were not finished in class

Next week...bring to class your binder, summer reading books, and Writers Choice

NOTE: Hunger Games Worksheets...
HAIKU topics changed to:
Setting, Gale, Peeta, Fear, Hero's Quest

Bonus Opportunity...MOVIES BASED ON BOOKS...Semester 1 Options...

RULE: Read the BOOK THEN Watch the MOVIE
Watch the movie, bring in your movie ticket, and get an assignment from me

IF you read The Giver...if you have not...read it first..

DEADLINE: LAST SCHOOL DAY OF SEPTEMBER ... Meet at 7:15 AM Before School in room 322

If you read Maze Runner...if not read first

DEADLINE: LAST SCHOOL DAY OF OCTOBER ... Meet at 7:15 AM Before School in room 322

If you read Mocking Jay ... if you have not...read it first...

DEADLINE: December 10th Meet at 7:15 AM Before School in room 322

NOTE: Your parents have final say as to your attendance at a movie. If they approve and you attend the movie(s) as a bonus. Have them print and sign and date a copy of this blog post.

Block Days

We watched part of Ted. Koppel's interview with Morrie.
Block 6 stopped at part 2 .. TIME = 3:23
Block 1 ... part 2 TIME = 1:45
Block 3 ... part 2 TIME = :18 seconds
Block 5 ... part 2 TIME :21 seconds

We discussed CHARACTERIZATION:
Dynamic/Static
Flat/Round

We applied these labels to characters from the Summer Reading texts.

Syllabus, Upfront $, and Kleenex was collected as well as poems not already turned in on Tuesday.

Another SPORTS related book I read this summer. About CREW in America and the 1936 Olympics in Berlin.

Vocabulary Lessons 1 - 3

DUE DATES:
Vocabulary Story lesson 1 due Monday 9-8-14
Vocabulary Quiz lesson 1 FRIDAY 9-2-14

Vocabulary Story lesson 2 due Monday 9-15-14
Vocabulary Quiz lesson 2 FRIDAY 9-19-14

Vocabulary Story lesson 3 due Monday 9-22-14
Vocabulary Quiz lesson 3 FRIDAY 9-26-14

Vocabulary TEST (Unit 1 .. lessons 1-3) OCTOBER 3

Vocabulary Tests and Quizzes will be MULTIPLE CHOICE

Vocabulary Story Guidelines/Topics:
Your stories must be TYPED in 12 Point Times New Roman Font
Double space the story
Include a word count in parenthesis after the last word. (like this)
Run spell check...read it for errors...What you turn in is a reflection of you!
BOLD AND UNDERLINE the words as you CORRECTLY use them!
Your story must have a beginning, middle, and an end...that means at least 3 paragraphs
Your story needs to be 150-400 words in length.

Lesson 1 Topics/Story Starters...PICK 1 of the following:
Use all 20 words in a story about The Hunger Games or Tuesdays With Morrie
Use all 20 words in a story that begins ... I Used to pretend...
Use all 20 words in a story that begins ... He wished he...

Lesson 2 Topics/Story Starters...PICK 1 of the following:
Use all 20 words in a story about The Hunger Games or Tuesdays With Morrie
Use all 20 words in a story that begins ... Down by the swamp...
Use all 20 words in a story that begins ... My teeth were chattering...

Lesson 3 Topics/Story Starters...PICK 1 of the following:
Use all 20 words in a story about Maus
Use all 20 words in a story about a trip you and your family took.
Use all 20 words in a story about a favorite meal you have eaten or a hobby of yours.

Semester 1 BONUS OPPORTUNITIES - Outside Reading

You can do EXTRA work to gain points in class, if you do the minimum required work. Bonus Opportunities will be posted HERE through the semester. They Include:
Outside Reading
Author Book Talks
Movie Viewings
Plays
and other events that I am made aware of that are relevant to the class.

Today we discussed OUTSIDE READING:
You can read as many books as you wish, as long as it does not interfere with your other classes. You must get the book approved by a parent as well as by me BEFORE you read it. If you are currently reading something, I will make an "beginning of the year exception" now through September 5th.
After you read the book there will be a short written and creative assignment to complete.

Tuesday August 26th

Today we discussed classroom procedures:
Schedule, Calendar, and Posting of Assignments

We discussed Technology:
Blog: Will have announcements, Details about assignments, Announcements about BONUS opportunities, Book recommendations, Details about what happened in class, etc.
Turnitin.com: Will be used as a place where we turn in papers, continue to learn MLA format, and have discussions
Website: Document downloads, links to videos, thematic information
SOTW: Assignments posted and documents linked here as well

We started to discuss CHARACTERIZATION...Will go into depth on BLOCK DAY

BLOCK DAY: Turn in Poem if you did not today.

A Young Adult series by James Dashner that you may enjoy...the first book has been turned into a movie and comes out this fall:

Welcome to Ms. MacVay's English 2 Class

Your homework for the first night of school:
1. Bookmark this blog and the class website
2. Read and sign the syllabus AND have your parents read and sign the syllabus. Cut off the "return this section to school" and bring to me on Tuesday.
3. Give your parents Scholastic Upfront Order Form
4. Return In My Hands if you purchased it
5. Type and decorate your "Where I am From" poem. DUE BLOCK DAY.

A good SPORTS RELATED BOOK I read over the summer:

Summer Reading for 2014-2015 10th Grade Class

2014 - 2015 English 2 Summer Reading Assignment
FOR ALL ENGLISH IIA 10th GRADE STUDENTS


(Honors IIA Students will receive a different
assignment)


ALL incoming 10th grade students will have a summer reading
assignment. That means that English 2 students in BOTH Mr.
Osberg’s class and Ms. MacVay’s class will have the same
assignment.

The assignment will be posted no later than June 15, 2014 by both
Mr. Osberg https://sites.google.com/a/sahsonline.org/mrosberg/summerwork

and

Ms.
MacVay
https://sites.google.com/site/english2macvay/summer-reading).


Access the websites for complete details about the assignment and
BONUS option.

Books:
The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins
Tuesdays with Morrie by Mitch Albom

Summer Reading for JUNIORS - Repost

Summer Reading for JUNIORS...details given to me 5-9-14
Read BOTH...

Invisible Man by Ellison
Grapes of Wrath by Steinbeck

Analysis Assignment - Cut and Paste into a WORD DOCUMENT. Type your responses. Complete for BOTH books:

Novel – Breakdown, Interpretation and Comprehension

1. Title:________________________ Author:________________


2. Time and Place of Setting



3. General Time Line:



4. Major Characters:



5. Minor Characters:



6. Conflicts:



(Who is involved?):



7. Resolution:



8. Major Theme(s)

Final Grades ... will be posted BEFORE Thursday's First Final Exam

I will stay up LATE to get them done for you.

Reposting FINAL EXAM Study Guide

Remember the final is about 20% of your grade. Work hard...end strong...

A = 90-100
B = 89-80
C = 79-70
D = 69-65
F = 64 - below


Topics Covered on Multiple Choice Include:
Grammar: Voice of Verbs, Modifiers, Clauses, Phrases, and Commonly Confused Terms
Questions related to The Tempest and In My Hands
Vocabulary Lessons 7-15

Essay Questions will include material from ALL books read this year - including summer reading. Knowledge of the books as well as writing will be assessed. Be prepared to provide a generous portion of high quality COW...think Filet Mignon not Ground Chuck.

Final Exam (details for the rooms assigned to each block will be posted on my classroom door)
DATE: Wednesday June 4th at 8:30 A.M.

Those students that have documented extra time will meet in my classroom between 7:00 A.M. and 7:30A.M. to start their final exam...and work till the regularly scheduled 10:00 A.M. conclusion.

Final Exam...100 Multiple Choice Questions and 1 Essay
Duration: 90 minutes

Semester 2 Final Exam

Wednesday June 4th 8:30-10:00

Block 2 - ROOM 231
Block 4 - ROOM 322
Block 5 - ROOM 210
Block 6 - ROOM 324

Please bring pencils with erasers for the scantron portion and a BLUE OR BLACK PEN for the essay.

Grades will be posted by Friday June 6th.


SUMMER READING FOR JUNIORS ... see May 9th Post.

The first week of June...last week of school

Monday we will have our Tempest essay in class and Wednesday the final exam begins at 8:30.

I will be in my classroom at 7 AM on Monday if you have any questions.

Thursday May 29th

Today we completed our Tempest discussion from yesterday.

We also discussed the THEME of CHRISTIAN GENTLEMEN in ALL of the novels this semester:

Tuesdays with Morrie
The Five People You Meet in Heaven
Maus
Brave New World
Macbeth
Frankenstein
In My Hands
The Tempest

Tempest Essay in class Monday

Tuesday May 28th ... TEMPEST DISCUSSION

Tempest Discussion

• One of the major themes of this play is that of forgiveness and repentance. Fine evidence to support this claim.
• Discuss the flaws in Prospero’s character which result in his exile on the island.
• The tempest is a blessing and a curse. How does the title of this play support the theme of providence or the idea that things happen because of God’s will and guidance?
• Miranda and Caliban are both educated by Prospero. How are the two similar? How are they different?
• “The tempest is an illusion of justice”. Explain.
• The Tempest is a story about love, redemption, and greed. Which plays a bigger role? Explain.

Tuesday May 27th

Today papers were returned and we corrected the final grammar worksheet (p 44)

We discussed The Fist and Ozymandias

Poetry Quiz Thursday May 29th
Tempest Essay Monday June 2nd
Final Exam Wednesday June 4th

Tuesdays With Rene'

Frankenstein movie...is JUST about over...will will conclude TUESDAYS with RENE' on Thursday this week...LUNCH.

Friday May 23rd

Today we corrected grammar ws page 46 and started to discuss the poem The Fish

TPCASTT new poetry packet for Tuesday (starts with Ozymandias)

Tuesday May 20th and Block Days May 21st and 22nd

Tuesday May 20th papers were returned and we continues discussing Act 1 of the Tempest. We focused on the personality traits of Prospero, Caliban, and Miranda. We focused on fairy tale elements, tragedy, comedy, adn romance.

Block Day
Sonnet discussion and quiz
Grammar WS (2) due Friday

REMINDER...Tempest Project due Friday!

Monday 5-19

Today we corrected the grammar review ws and discussed THE TEMPEST:

We looked at the idea of the play being titles The Tempest vs The Island
We discussed the literal vs the figurative tempest

We discussed original inhabitants of the island and the order in which newcomers arrived

I mentioned "formulas" for Fairy Tales, Romance, Comedy, and Tragedy in the story...we will pick out those elements as we discuss the book ... this book has many modern adaptations...like Gilligan's Island, Lost, and Survivor.

We started to discuss ACT 1:
Gonzalo believes in providence (a manifestation of divine care) . Find textual evidence to support this statement.
What is Prospero’s character flaw? Find textual evidence to support your reasoning.
Which of Prospero’s possessions is magical? Explain TWO ways Prospero demonstrates magical powers in ACT 1.
Shakespeare’s sense of humor is displayed in Act 1. Find TWO examples and explain the humor demonstrated.
What did Caliban do to make Prospero treat him like a slave?

POETRY QUIZ BLOCK DAY
TEMPEST PROJECT DUE FRIDAY

Friday May 16th

Today I reminded students that VOCABULARY BOOKS and WRITERS CHOICE BOOKS can stay at home.

We took the Vocabulary Test (Lessons 13-15) and after the test:
Transferred papers to portfolio (if time)
Completed a Grammar Worksheet ... homework due Monday

REMINDER...Creative Story/Reflection...FINAL PAPER GRADE is due on Monday! Turn in ALL sections in class. Bring to class with EVERYTHING already stapled to the rubric. Do not wait till class time to assemble.

The Poetry quiz that we did not have will be eliminated. We will have two quizzes and not 3 on poetry.

Tuesday 5-13 and Block Days 5-14/15

Tuesday we looked at the Participle section in Writers Choice (Page 523-524). We completed and corrected exercises 8 and 9.

We discussed In My Hands

Block Day:
Complete and correct exercises in WC related to Gerunds and Infinitives 9Page 525 ex 11 and page 527 ex 13)
Discuss In My Hands and Sonnets

In My Hands and Sonnets Quiz the second half of the block

++++ The Grammar Exercises took longer than planned. We did not get to the Poetry Quiz.

Reminder...Vocabulary Test Friday 5-16-14

Next week's poetry quiz will include sonnets quiz information.

Monday May 12th

Today we completed and corrected Vocabulary Book pages 175-176
We also corrected WC pages 519-520 ex 1 page 520 and 521-522 EX 6 page 522

This is the LAST week that Writers Choice and Vocabulary Books need to be brought to class. BOTH books are needed to study for finals. They can remain at home after Friday.

We started a discussion about In My Hands.

Block Day: In My Hands quiz and Poetry Quiz (terms and sonnets)
Friday: Vocabulary Test 13-15

Textbook Buybacks/Returns

All Follett book returns and buybacks will take place during final exams:

UNDERCLASS: There will be two days for returns and buyback, Wednesday, June 4 and Thursday, June 5, from 7:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

All buybacks and returns will take place in the ASB room (Room 105).

All rented textbooks must be returned; bought textbooks are optional. If a student bought a textbook, he can either keep it or try to sell it back, but all rented textbooks must be returned.

Summer Reading for JUNIORS...details given to me 5-9-14

Read BOTH...

Invisible Man by Ellison
Grapes of Wrath by Steinbeck

Analysis Assignment - Cut and Paste into a WORD DOCUMENT. Type your responses. Complete for BOTH books:

Novel – Breakdown, Interpretation and Comprehension

1. Title:________________________ Author:________________


2. Time and Place of Setting



3. General Time Line:



4. Major Characters:



5. Minor Characters:



6. Conflicts:



(Who is involved?):



7. Resolution:



8. Major Theme(s)

Friday 5-9-14

Today we took the Vocabulary Quiz for lessons 14 (11-20) and lesson 15

After the quiz:
Complete WC pages 519-520 ... complete ex 1 on page 520
page 521-522 ... complete ex 6 page 522

The Tempest Reading Guide is due Monday

Announcement...ENGLISH 3 Summer Reading...
Invisible Man by Ellison and Grapes of Wrath by Steinbeck

Bonus May 8-12 (I just heard about it today)

Lambs Players Theater in Coronado is trying to set a Guinness World Record for the LONGEST CONSECUTIVE THEATRICAL PERFORMANCES.

Join them for a play this weekend...take a picture there and bring your admission ticket (cost...according to the website...a donation). See me before school on Monday the 12th or Tuesday the 13th for the BONUS assignment...bring your picture and admission ticket.

Block Day May 7/8

Today in class we completed and corrected Vocabulary Book pages 163 and 168-169
Vocabulary Quiz Friday covers lesson 14 (11-20) and lesson 15
THE IN MY HANDS quiz will be next week

Some papers were returned

WE TPCASTT(ed) Sonnets and discussed strategies to decoding poetry

Tuesday 5-6-14

Today we completed and corrected Vocabulary Book pages 164 and 169 (Synonyms).

Some classes finished correcting WC activities from Block Day last week and some classes continued TPCASTT of Sonnet 116

Poetry Quiz Moved back a week...three quizzes in a row starting next week...not starting this week.

After Grammar Quiz....Read the Tempest as Reading Guide is DUE MONDAY 5-12-14.

Monday May 5th

Today we completed and corrected Vocabulary Book pages 170-171 (lesson 15) in preparation for Friday's Quiz ... lesson 14 (words 11-20) and lesson 15.

We finished correcting WC activities from Block Day ... Quiz tomorrow, Tuesday 5-6-14

The POETRY quiz for this week will be combined with next week's quiz.

Friday we will also have a quiz covering In My Hands

EARLY NEXT WEEK:
Tempest Reading Guide Due MONDAY 5-12-14

Friday 5-2-14

Today we took the Vocabulary Quiz for lesson 13 and 14 (1-10).

After the quiz there was time to read The Tempest. If/When people complete the quiz...WC will be corrected.

IF FOR SOME REASON you did not complete WC on block day...make sure it is done for Monday!

Outside Reading Bonus

The last day to request a project...AFTER A BOOK HAS BEEN READ...is Monday May 19th...Therefore books must be approved well in advance of that date to have time to read them! The absolute last book approval date will be Monday May 12th.

May BONUS Writing Assignment from stageoflife

May 2014 - Writing Contest It's graduation season! In 500 words or less, what would you say to a graduating class if you were the commencement speaker?

Follow all of the steps to submit. Your writing must be 450-500 words.

After submission forward to me the receipt they send you...AND a copy of your submission.

Deadline for BONUS: SATURDAY May 24th 8 PM

Link to contest

Block Days April 30 and May 1st

I will be at St. Vincent de Paul and on a field trip with APAH on block days. The following is the work you will do while the sub is here:

Complete and Correct “Completing the Sentences” Pages 154-155 and 161-162.
VOCAB QUIZ Friday Lesson 13 and 14 (words 1-10)

Writer’s Choice:
Read and complete exercises from the Writer’s Choice book:
Page 539 EX 1 ALL
Page 540 Ex 2 ALL
Page 545-547 Ex 10,11,12,13 EVENS
Page 548-549 EX 14, 15 EVENS
Page 550-551 EX 16 EVENS, EX 17 ALL

What is not done is HOMEWORK due Friday 5-2-14

May Due Dates

Vocabulary:
Friday 5-2 Quiz lessons 13-14 (1-10)
Friday 5-9 Quiz lessons 14 (11-20) and 15
Friday 5-16 TEST Lessons 13-15

Grammar:
Tuesday 5-6 Quiz, Verbs, Modifiers, Clauses

Literature:
In My Hands Quiz Friday 5-9-14
The Tempest Reading Guide Monday 5-12-14
The Tempest Project Friday 5-23-14

Writing:
Creative Story/Reflection due Monday 5-19-14

Poetry:
Quizzes On BLOCK DAYS (May 7/8, May 14/15, May 21/22)

June...FINAL EXAM

Tuesday April 29th

Today in class we completed and corrected:

1. WC pages 594-595
Ex 16 all and ex 17 EVANS

2. Vocabulary Book page 156 EVENS

Poetry Papers passed out and a SONNET discussion was started

We completed out Upfront Discussion

Reminder: Vocabulary Quiz Lessons 13-14 (1-10) on Friday 5-2-14

Monday April 28th

Today papers were returned and we wrote down due dates for the rest of the semester in our planners.

We completed and corrected Synonyms and Antonyms from lessons 13 and 14 in the vocabulary book

BRING WITH YOU...
Writers Choice
Vocabulary
In My Hands
The Tempest

Wednesday 4-16-14

Today we will conclude the writing exam.

Frankenstein projects need to be taken home.

Due Friday...upload In My Hands Essay to turnitin.com

April Poetry Bonus is an opportunity over break...post earlier this month.

OTHERWISE...the next assignment is Vocabulary Quiz...lessons 13 and first half of 14 on Friday May 2nd.

Enjoy your break!

Bonus Opportunities in the Fourth Quarter

Outside Reading

April Poetry Contest (posted earlier this month)

If there is a MAY writing contest I will let you know here.

Tuesdays With Rene'(Frankenstein starts April 29th)

Warwick's Events:
Call ahead to make sure event is still scheduled as stated online.

Print this post, have an employee and your parents sign, and take a picture with the event host. Bring to school the next day (7 AM)

May 3 California Bookstore Day
May 22 Publisher Rep Night

La Jolla Library: Call to make sure events are still as posted online
May 20 Make-Your-Own Book - SIGN UP AHEAD OF TIME
May 3 Book Making for Adults Need to Call Ahead

+++++ CALL THE LIBRARY TO SEE IF YOU ARE CATEGORIZED AS YOUTH OR ADULT -


San Diego Public Library
Here is a LINK to events they have scheduled. Literature related events count as a bonus.

Have your parents approve that the content is appropriate for you to attend as events are geared to a variety of ages and topics.

Print out this blog post and have your parents and a library employee sign. Take a picture of yourself with the author or leader of the event. Bring to school by 7 AM the next day.

This is the KIDS and TEENS link on the San Diego Public Library Site

Tuesdays with Rene' ... April 29th we will start...

Frankenstein

Semester Two Final Exam Details Finalized

This is the Final Exam Study Guide...Completed May 8, 2014. Please come see me during tutoring hours if you have any questions!

Topics Covered on Multiple Choice Include:
Grammar: Voice of Verbs, Modifiers, Clauses, Phrases, and Commonly Confused Terms
Questions related to The Tempest and In My Hands
Vocabulary Lessons 7-15

Essay Questions will include material from ALL books read this year - including summer reading. Knowledge of the books as well as writing will be assessed. Be prepared to provide a generous portion of high quality COW...think Filet Mignon not Ground Chuck.

Final Exam (details for the rooms assigned to each block will be posted on my classroom door)
DATE: Wednesday June 4th at 8:30 A.M.

Those students that have documented extra time will meet in my classroom between 7:00 A.M. and 7:30A.M. to start their final exam...and work till the regularly scheduled 10:00 A.M. conclusion.

Final Exam...100 Multiple Choice Questions and 1 Essay
Duration: 90 minutes

Poetry Unit

In May we will be looking at several poems and revisiting Poetry Terms. We will TPCASTT poems like students did last year.

Poetry Quizzes will cover terminology and analysis. Quizzes will be the following dates:
Block Day May 7/8
Block Day May 14/15
Block Day May 21/22

TPCASTT forms and poetry terms can be found on the POETRY PAGE of the class website.

Final Paper Grade ... Creative Story + Reflection

The final PAPER for the year will be due Monday May 19th...IN CLASS.

This assignment includes turning in your previous vocabulary stories from the semester and either revising and expanding one of them or writing a new story...keeping GRAMMAR topics in mind!

This assignment includes a reflection on the writing we have done this year.

This will be filed into the classroom portfolio along with the Resume, Annotated Resource Set, and Argumentative Research Paper.

1314CreativeStoryReflection

The Tempest Assignments

We will read The Tempest by William Shakespeare as our last TEXT for the school year.

The Reading Assignment will be due on Monday May 12, 2014 (1314ReadingAssignment on the Tempest page of class website)

The Tempest Project is due Friday May 23, 2014 (TempestProject on the Tempest page of class website)

Link to Tempest Page of Class Website

Audio Book Link

The Tempest Online Book

Block Days Monday and Tuesday 4-14 and 4-15

Continue working on Writing Exam...

If you need extra time...I will be at school by 7:10 AM each day this week!

Resume/Rubric due Block Day

In My Hands Essay due Friday 4-18-14 uploaded to turnitin.com

SOTW and the blog will be updated by 4-18-14 with details of assignments for most of May

Friday April 11th

Today we continued to work on the Writing Exam...and will until break

Resume/Rubric need to be brought to class on your block day...either Monday 4/14 or Tuesday 4/15.

Due Friday 4-18-14 ... In My Hands Essay Uploaded to turnitin.com

I am updating SOTW and the class calendar to reflect the assignments for the rest of the semester...it will be complete before Easter Break!

Frankenstein Projects

Please take home before Easter Break

Writing Exam

We started the writing exam in class today. Several articles were given out regarding the topic: Should the Federal Minimum Wage be Increased?

Questions to think about as you form your opinion:

Questions to think about:
1. Does someone you know, or do you, work a minimum-wage job? Do you think that $7.25 per hour is fair pay?
2. What are some of the arguments for raising the minimum wage?
3. Why do some companies oppose a wage hike? Think about the articles you’ve read.
4. What do you think will happen if the minimum wage goes up? Do you have evidence to support this?
5. Why was the federal minimum wage first established? Do you think a federal minimum wage still makes sense, today? How can the government make a choice that will benefit both sides of the argument?
6. Why do some states have higher minimum wages?
7. Who will be most affected by a minimum wage increase?


Scholastic Magazine Archive

I will make myself available before school Monday-Tuesday-Wednesday if anyone wants "extra" time. I will be in the classroom by 7:10 each day.

Tuesday 4-8-14

Today we corrected WC page 674 ex 19 evens (12-20) and 675 ex 20 (odds)

Some papers were returned

We took Unit 19 Grammar Quiz

A new Upfront Magazine was circulated

Homework:
Read cover story from the last two Upfront Magazines..."Tougher Than the Taliban" and "Bagging Plastic"

REMINDER...Resume due Monday...print from Naviance. Turn in with the rubric I gave you. If you lost the rubric, it can be printed from the papers page of the class website.(Titled 1314Resume)

MLA format help

If you wish individual feedback on how to improve your use of MLA format, please see me at lunch:
Wednesday 4-9
Thursday 4-10
Friday 4-11

OR

Wednesday 4-16 Lunch

FRankenstein Make up Test...Wednesday Before School

If you missed either the Multiple Choice section or short answer...meet me in room 322 at 7 AM on Wednesday 4-9-14

Resume REVISED DUE DATE for TWO HOMEROOMS who have not had training yet...

Two homerooms have not had their resume training...ROBERTS and YOAKUM. That will be 4-15-14.

Those homerooms can turn in their resume the day we return from Easter break for BONUS 10% (4-28-14) or by May 5th for full credit.

Monday 4-7-14

Today we will continue to work on Misplaced/Dangling Modifiers...complete ex 16 page 672 and ex 19 (evens) 674 in the WC Book

Vocabulary Story (13-15) is due

Frankenstein Short Answer portion of the test

AFTER the test:
WC page 675 ex 20 (odds), read In My Hands and/or Upfront

Tuesday Grammar quiz Unit 19 + Good/Well and Bad/Badly

Block Day ... WC and Upfront Activities, Begin Writing Exam...and continue to work on it until break...

Friday 4-18-14 In My Hands Essay due Uploaded to turnitin.com

Friday 4-4-14

Today Frankenstein Projects were turned in and we took the Multiple Choice portion of the Frankenstein Test...Short answer on Monday

NEXT WEEK:
Vocabulary Story (13-15) due Monday
Grammar Quiz (Unit 19 +) on Tuesday
Writing Exam begins on Wednesday ...bring In My Hands to read

Holy Week:
Resume due Monday 4-14-14
In My Hands Essay due Uploaded to turnitin.com by 11:59 PM Friday 4-18-14

That's all that is due in the month of APRIL

Block Day

We discussed MISPLACED and DANGLING MODIFIERS on pages 670672 in the Writer's Choice Book. We completed and corrected exercises 13-14-15.

We continued our Frankenstein elementary principles of human nature discussion with Alphonse, Caroline, and Victor.

We discussed Victor's FATAL FLAW.

We connected GUILT in Macbeth with GUILT in Frankenstein

we connected scientific creation of life in Frankenstein with Brave New World.

We discussed the Role of Women in Frankenstein and Macbeth and discussed the role the gender of the author had in the representation of women.

Frankenstein PROJECT and TEST Friday (25 multiple choice...1 short answer)

Tuesday 4-1-14

Today we discussed Active and Passive Voice of Verbs ... WC pages 596-597

We continued to discuss Human Nature in Frankenstein...focus on Elizabeth and Justine

Block Day...
Writer's Choice Misplaced Modifiers
Frankenstein Discussion of Human Nature and other Essential Questions:
What defines us as HUMANS and sets us apart from other species?
How much does a NAME contribute to our identity?
What role does NATURE play in human development?
What role does NURTURE play in human development?

April Bonus Writing Opportunity

Take advantage of National Poetry Month and participate in the Poet to Poet Project by Poetry.org.

Guidelines:
Listen to all 8 videos...write a poem in response to each (yes, 8 poems) and email your 8 poems to the address provided on the website...cc me in your email...

They ask for the email to be sent by 4-30 ... I am requiring you send it by 4-29-14 ... that way we know we get it in before the deadline! For the bonus your poems must be in the following formats:


Follow the links for details about the FORMAT ...

2 CINQUAINS
1 Ptrarchan Sonnet and 1 Shakespearean Sonnet
1 Haiku
2 Tanka
1 Limerick

Monday March 31st

Today we looked at VOICE of VERBS in Writers Choice (pages 596-597). We corrected the exercise on page 596.

We discussed upcoming assignments between now and the end of April. Dates were written in our planners.

We continued Friday's Frankenstein conversation re: elemental principles of human nature

Tonight ...upload paper to turnitin.com...bring rubric to class tomorrow (1314ArgumentativePaper) on papers page of class website

Friday...Frankenstein Project and Test

Friday 3-27-14

Today we corrected WC pages 699-700

Papers were returned

Next Week:

Final Draft of Paper uploaded to turnitin.com by 11:59 PM Monday 3-31-14
Rubric brought to class Tuesday 4-1-14
Frankenstein Test and Project due Friday 4-4-14

We started to discuss "elementary principles of human nature" in Frankenstein through the following:

The author said the novel was a study in human nature. What do we learn about human nature from....
Victor
Caroline
Alphonse
Elizabeth
Justine
Henry Clerval
Walton
The Creature
The Blind (DeLacy)Man
DeLacy family

Our Next Book...IN MY HANDS...Assignment...

Read In My Hands and complete the assignment below. It is due NO LATER THAN FRIDAY 4-18-14 11:59 PM.

In My Hands: Memories of a Holocaust Rescuer by Irene Gut Opdyke


RESPOND TO ONE OF THE FOLLOWING PROMPTS.
Responses MUST be answered in ESSAY format. Underline your thesis.

Your responses MUST include COW…in the form of in-text citations (quotes, page #’s, etc.). MLA format is necessary!

Type your essay in the body of this document. Upload the response to turnitin.com.
Your grade will be reduced by 10% each day late.

Due NO LATER than Friday 4-18-14 11:59 PM

+ _________/ 10 Body paragraph 1 thorough, includes generous COW in MLA format
+ ________/ 10 Body paragraph 2 thorough, includes generous COW in MLA format
+ ________/ 10 Body paragraph 3 thorough, includes generous COW in MLA format
+ ________/ 10 Body paragraph 4 thorough, includes generous COW in MLA format
+ ________/10 Proper Grammar, Spelling, and Mechanics used, Response in Essay Format, Thesis underlined, and Word Count listed at end of essay

Essay #1: In an essay of approximately 750-1,000 words, respond to the following prompt:

Irene’s Catholic faith was challenged during World War II. Analyze 4 people she met that had the biggest influence upon her faith.

Essay #2: In an essay of approximately 750-1,000 words, respond to the following prompt:

Irene was a courageous young woman who compromised her principles and risked her life to save others. Analyze 4 key decisions Irene made that demonstrated her courage.

Block Day

Papers were returned

We completed and corrected Writer's Choice pages 697-698
Homework due Friday 699-700

We discussed Frankenstein:
Victor's childhood, parents, Elizabeth's entrance into the family ... and connected the dots with actions later in teh story. Our focus was pages 18-20, 23 (parts of Chapters 1 and 2)

We took the Frankenstein Quiz Chapters 11-20

Tuesday ... UPDATES on FRANKENSTEIN ASSIGNMENTS

due tonight...Frankenstein Essay

1 is required
a second is a bonus

The file that you wish to be considered a bonus, please title BONUS

Frankenstein Test/Project .... Friday April 4th

Project Document Titled 1314FrankensteinProject on Frankenstein Page of Class Website

Friday 3-21-14

Today we did not have time in block 2 to take the Vocabulary Test on lessons 10-12 as Mass ran long. The test will be Monday.

Block 2 corrected WC pages 692-693

Blocks 4-5-6- corrected WC pages 692-693, Vocab pages 147-150 and read the Upfront Magazine dated 2-24-14.

REMINDER:
Paper Draft uploaded to turnitin.com by 11:59 PM on Saturday 3-22
Peer Edit due by 11:59 Monday 3-24-14
Frankenstein WS - last one- chapters 15-end DUE MONDAY 3-24-14

Frankenstein...on AUDIOBOOK

perhaps this is an extra study tool...

Block Day

Today in class I will pass back papers and we will complete and correct Writers Choice Pages 690-691.

We will have a BINGO BONUS OPPORTUNITY ... Vocabulary TEST Lessons 10-12 is Friday.

We will discuss Frankenstein...the story as well as Romanticism, Gothic, and Science Friction "categories" for Frankenstein.

The last 30 minutes of class we will take the Frankenstein Quiz covering Chapters 1-10.

AFTER THE Quiz...due Friday
Vocabulary Book pages 147-150
Writers Choice pages 692-693

REMINDERS:
Tie Day Friday
Paper Draft due uploaded to turnitin.com by 11:59 PM Saturday 3-22-14
Peer Review due Monday 11:59 PM 3-24-14

Upcoming Frankenstein:
Monday 3-24 WS Chapters 21-end
Tuesday 3-25 Frankenstein Essay (second is BONUS) due uploaded to turnitin.com by 11:59 PM
Block Day 3-26/27 Frankenstein Quiz 11-20

Argumentative Paper Draft

If you wish me to look at your paper draft ... at any stage of development from outline to revisions prior to submitting the final draft...

I will be available at lunch every day from TODAY until the paper is due.

Find me in the classroom on Tuesday-Friday. On Monday find me out by the upper field where I will be on duty.

Your paper will be peer-edited by a classmate...this is your opportunity for ME to look over it with you. Do not wait till the last minute, if everyone stops by at the last minute, I may not get to help you.

Tuesday 3-18-14

Today we worked on rough drafts in the library and we corrected vocabulary book pages 141-142.. The counselors passed back PLAN results.

Monday 3-17-14

Happy Saint Patrick's Day!

In class we corrected WC page 698

In class we completed and corrected Vocabulary Book page 144 (Homework pages 141-142)

A WS for the Argumentative PPR was given out - due Tuesday.

We discussed Romanticism, Gothic, and Science-Fiction Elements of Frankenstein.

Papers were returned.

THIS WEEK:
Frankenstein Quiz (1-10) block day
Frankenstein WS 15-20 due Block day

Vocabulary TEST 10-12 Friday 3-31

PPR rough Draft Uploaded to turnitin.com by 11:59 PM Saturday 3-22-14

Friday 3-14-14

Today we took the vocabulary quiz for lesson 11 (11-20) and 12

ARS were turned in, graded, and returned

Frankenstein Chapters 6-10 WS was turned in today as well.

After the quiz...

Read Writers Choice page 687-698. Complete Exercise 1 page 689
Frankenstein Chapters 11-14 WS due Monday
READ articles you put on ARS...we start the rough draft in class on Tuesday

Due next week:
Block Day:
Frankenstein Ch. 15-20 WS
Frankenstein Quiz...Chapters 1-10

Friday ... TIE DAY/MASS ... Vocabulary TEST Lessons 10-12
Paper Rough Draft uploaded to turnitin.com by 3-22-14 11:59 PM

Monday 3-24
Peer Edit via turnitin.com due by 11:59 PM
Frankenstein WS 21-end due in class

Tuesday 3-25
Frankenstein essay due uploaded to turnitin.com by 11:59 PM

Block Day 3/26 and 3/27 Frankenstein Quiz Chapters 11-20

Block Day March 12 and 13

Papers were passed back at the beginning of class while students turned in Frankenstein Chapters 1-5 WS.

There was time to complete and correct:

Vocabulary Book pages 130, 136
Writers Choice book page 666-667 exercise 8 evens and exercise 9 odds

The rest of the class we completed our discussion of the Preface/Letters and started to discuss Characterization

Tuesday March 11th

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

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

Vocabulary Quiz 10 + 11 (1-10) and Macbeth .... Make-up Quiz/Test

Wednesday 3-12-14 7 AM

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

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

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

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

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

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

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?

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)

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

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

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.

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)

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

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!

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.

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!

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!

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).

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.

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)

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.

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.

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

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

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

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