Read these articles about BOOKS being adapted to movies...IF you are interested...read the books prior to seeing the movies...one of the books you may wish to use as Outside Reading.
15 Book to Film Adaptations coming in 2015
Read these 12 books before the movies come out
Not all books are appropriate for a teen audience...I believe you will like: Insurgent and The Scorch Trials.
Monday, February 2, 2015
Stage of Life - February Bonus - due by 2-25-15
If you wish to participate in this month's Stage of Life bonus, you need to follow the guidelines established by Stage of Life PLUS:
After the last word put your word count in parenthesis (must be 400-500 words).
Email me a copy of your submission (in body of an email to me)
Forward to me the receipt that Stage of Life sends you.
After the last word put your word count in parenthesis (must be 400-500 words).
Email me a copy of your submission (in body of an email to me)
Forward to me the receipt that Stage of Life sends you.
Second Semester Begins 2-3-15
Tuesday 2-3-15 we start the second semester...
Please bring your vocabulary book to class as well as your binder, Upfront Magazine, and MACBETH book.
In class we will discuss what to keep in our binders and what to recycle. MAKE SURE YOU HAVE ALL PAPERS from the entire school year with you!
We will discuss upcoming due dates and content we will cover the rest of the semester.
Books needed this semester:
Writer's Choice
Vocabulary
Macbeth, Frankenstein, and The Tempest
Homework: Macbeth Intersession Assignments due BLOCK DAY THIS WEEK.
NOTE:
Tuesday - Interact Club meeting at lunch in my classroom - new members welcome
Friday - MASS ... it is a tie day ... it is GRANDPARENTS' DAY at school.
Please bring your vocabulary book to class as well as your binder, Upfront Magazine, and MACBETH book.
In class we will discuss what to keep in our binders and what to recycle. MAKE SURE YOU HAVE ALL PAPERS from the entire school year with you!
We will discuss upcoming due dates and content we will cover the rest of the semester.
Books needed this semester:
Writer's Choice
Vocabulary
Macbeth, Frankenstein, and The Tempest
Homework: Macbeth Intersession Assignments due BLOCK DAY THIS WEEK.
NOTE:
Tuesday - Interact Club meeting at lunch in my classroom - new members welcome
Friday - MASS ... it is a tie day ... it is GRANDPARENTS' DAY at school.
Wednesday, January 7, 2015
Stage of Life - January BONUS
The Stage of Life January Bonus will be due January 22nd. Follow the prompts about an UNSUNG HERO. Your word count must be 450 words...but not more than 500.
Email me the receipt they send you along with your submission (word count in parenthesis at end).
We will have a stage of life bonus in Feb/Mar/Apr and May.
Email me the receipt they send you along with your submission (word count in parenthesis at end).
We will have a stage of life bonus in Feb/Mar/Apr and May.
Tuesday, December 16, 2014
BONUS OPPORTUNITY...MOVIE UNBROKEN
the movie Unbroken comes out over the holidays. It is a wonderful story (I read the book...a bit violent ... but a story of the human will to survive). If you see the movie over the holidays, bring you ticket to me FRIDAY the first week of Semester 2...7:00 AM room 322 for a bonus opportunity.
Bonus Opportunity ... Point Loma Nazarene Writers Symposium...Feb 2015
Look at the website for information about the Writers Symposium. If you attend a workshop, print this blog and have your parents sign indicating approval ______________________________________________. Then bring your ticket and notes from the workshop/event/author speaking.
Take a picture at the event and bring that to me as well.
DEADLINE...BEFORE SCHOOL...the day after the event.
Take a picture at the event and bring that to me as well.
DEADLINE...BEFORE SCHOOL...the day after the event.
VTS from Yesterday...
The Learning Network posted the answer...we are on the right track in all classes...check out the answer!
Monday, December 15, 2014
BONUS OPPORTUNITIES - ONGONING - WARWICKS
Attend an author event at Warwick's....
Get your parents to sign this post _________________________ acknowledging they approve of the author presentation/topic and have an employee sign it. Take a picture with the author and take notes while there.
Come see me BEFORE SCHOOL (7:15) the next day and discuss the event. Bring the paper and picture.
Any events attended between December 12th and the last day of May count as bonus for Semester 2.
LINK to WARWICK's Website.
Get your parents to sign this post _________________________ acknowledging they approve of the author presentation/topic and have an employee sign it. Take a picture with the author and take notes while there.
Come see me BEFORE SCHOOL (7:15) the next day and discuss the event. Bring the paper and picture.
Any events attended between December 12th and the last day of May count as bonus for Semester 2.
LINK to WARWICK's Website.
Friday, December 12, 2014
INTERSESSION ASSIGNMENTS - AND BONUS OPPORTUNITIES
During Intersession, like Semester 1...and will continue through Semester 2, attending an author event at Warwicks (see August Blog Post) or completing a Stage of Life writing post each month will be a bonus. The January Stage of Life will be posted HERE the first day of Intersession.
REQUIRED WORK:
1. Active Read Macbeth (link to AUDIOBOOK) and complete the WS (1415Intersession1) on the Macbeth Page of the Class Website. DUE ... BLOCK DAY THE FIRST WEEK OF SEMESTER 2.
2. Respond to prompt based on Upfront Magazine:
DUE January:26th
Read I've Been HOMELESS for Six Years (underline thesis and circle focus statement). RESPOND to the article in one of two forms:
Editorial Cartoon or COMIC ... neither computer derived
Editorial Cartoon: Create a cartoon the size of 8.5 x 11 paper. Your TONE must be evident to the viewer. Perhaps in the cartoon express WHY the problem exists or propose a solution.
ON BACK: Indicate TONE and TARGET AUDIENCE
COMIC: Fold an 1.5 x 11 inch piece (TYPO...8.5 x 11) of printer paper in half length wise (portrait) then fold in thirds to create 6 "boxes". In the six boxes create a comic strip...a superhero that finds a solution to the problem discussed in the article.
ON BACK...INDICATE TONE and TARGET AUDIENCE.
BONUS...DO BOTH.
BRING ORIGINAL and MAGAZINE to class the first day.
RUBRIC:
+_______/ 10 TONE and AUDIENCE indicated and work matches
+ ______/ 10 Cartoon clearly expresses WHY the problem exists or proposes a solution OR
+ ______/ 10 COMIC communicates how superhero could fix problem
+ ______/ 10 NEAT work...Use a ruler, etc. Speech bubbles include LEGIBLE writing.
+ ____________/ 30
IF you are not on campus...you can scan this or take a picture and email me the work.
3. Chapman University Writing Contest DUE JANUARY 15th - INCLUDES A BONUS OPPORTUNITY. Details on 1415ChapmanContest document on papers page of class website.
BONUS work will be posted when I hear about it!
REQUIRED WORK:
1. Active Read Macbeth (link to AUDIOBOOK) and complete the WS (1415Intersession1) on the Macbeth Page of the Class Website. DUE ... BLOCK DAY THE FIRST WEEK OF SEMESTER 2.
2. Respond to prompt based on Upfront Magazine:
DUE January:26th
Read I've Been HOMELESS for Six Years (underline thesis and circle focus statement). RESPOND to the article in one of two forms:
Editorial Cartoon or COMIC ... neither computer derived
Editorial Cartoon: Create a cartoon the size of 8.5 x 11 paper. Your TONE must be evident to the viewer. Perhaps in the cartoon express WHY the problem exists or propose a solution.
ON BACK: Indicate TONE and TARGET AUDIENCE
COMIC: Fold an 1.5 x 11 inch piece (TYPO...8.5 x 11) of printer paper in half length wise (portrait) then fold in thirds to create 6 "boxes". In the six boxes create a comic strip...a superhero that finds a solution to the problem discussed in the article.
ON BACK...INDICATE TONE and TARGET AUDIENCE.
BONUS...DO BOTH.
BRING ORIGINAL and MAGAZINE to class the first day.
RUBRIC:
+_______/ 10 TONE and AUDIENCE indicated and work matches
+ ______/ 10 Cartoon clearly expresses WHY the problem exists or proposes a solution OR
+ ______/ 10 COMIC communicates how superhero could fix problem
+ ______/ 10 NEAT work...Use a ruler, etc. Speech bubbles include LEGIBLE writing.
+ ____________/ 30
IF you are not on campus...you can scan this or take a picture and email me the work.
3. Chapman University Writing Contest DUE JANUARY 15th - INCLUDES A BONUS OPPORTUNITY. Details on 1415ChapmanContest document on papers page of class website.
BONUS work will be posted when I hear about it!
Friday
Today in class we discussed the BNW quote on page 70 "Words can be like X-Rays..."
We discussed how Huxley's words (the novel itself or word choices) are like X-Rays and pierce us, the reader (page 70).
Papers were returned.
Voice of Verbs and Pronoun Quiz was taken.
Read Upfront After...
We discussed how Huxley's words (the novel itself or word choices) are like X-Rays and pierce us, the reader (page 70).
Papers were returned.
Voice of Verbs and Pronoun Quiz was taken.
Read Upfront After...
Thursday, December 11, 2014
Thursday
Today PSAT RESULTS were distributed the first few minutes of class. I passed back Papers that I finished grading. We completed and corrected WC pages 640-644 exercises 12-14-15 (evens). We discussed Brave New World...John's STRONG Religious influences.
Tomorrow QUIZ on Pronouns and Active/Passive Voice of Verbs
Monday BNW Short Answer Questions
Tomorrow QUIZ on Pronouns and Active/Passive Voice of Verbs
Monday BNW Short Answer Questions
Wednesday, December 10, 2014
Wednesday
Today in class we will complete and correct:
Vocabulary Book page 86 and WC pages 633-634 ex 2 and 3 all
Some papers will be returned
We will continue discussing BNW...Block Day it was the beginning of Ch. 17 and Mond's discussion with John about Religion. Today we will begin our discussion with a look at John...the foreshadowing of his death at the end of the novel.
BONUS...Due Friday before school...posts must be done before 7:15 AM and all must be 100 words or more with word count listed in parenthesis at end...you can get credit by using your initials and STA BLOCK # __) For Example I would use (RMM STA BLOCK 1).
If you have all regularly assigned work completed ... go back and respond to the MAUS prompts on Cross Country Connections. BEGIN with the most recent posts for Maus II and then work your way back through the 2014 school year posts that begin on 9-17 (7 posts total).
Vocabulary Book page 86 and WC pages 633-634 ex 2 and 3 all
Some papers will be returned
We will continue discussing BNW...Block Day it was the beginning of Ch. 17 and Mond's discussion with John about Religion. Today we will begin our discussion with a look at John...the foreshadowing of his death at the end of the novel.
BONUS...Due Friday before school...posts must be done before 7:15 AM and all must be 100 words or more with word count listed in parenthesis at end...you can get credit by using your initials and STA BLOCK # __) For Example I would use (RMM STA BLOCK 1).
If you have all regularly assigned work completed ... go back and respond to the MAUS prompts on Cross Country Connections. BEGIN with the most recent posts for Maus II and then work your way back through the 2014 school year posts that begin on 9-17 (7 posts total).
Monday, December 8, 2014
Monday and Tuesday .... BLOCK DAY
In Block 6 ...
we completed and Corrected Vocabulary pages 80-81 (corrected 87 from last week)
We looked at THIS WEEK'S VTS
We discussed BNW historical connections...character's names and concepts
BLOCK 6: HOMEWORK...individually prepare for group discussion of: Community, Identity, Stability, and the theme of Alienation (groups divided roles)
BLOCKS 1-3-5 tomorrow...
All did what BLOCK 6 did...with a few deviations:
Block 5 did not finish VTS and did not correct Vocab p. 87
we completed and Corrected Vocabulary pages 80-81 (corrected 87 from last week)
We looked at THIS WEEK'S VTS
We discussed BNW historical connections...character's names and concepts
BLOCK 6: HOMEWORK...individually prepare for group discussion of: Community, Identity, Stability, and the theme of Alienation (groups divided roles)
BLOCKS 1-3-5 tomorrow...
All did what BLOCK 6 did...with a few deviations:
Block 5 did not finish VTS and did not correct Vocab p. 87
Sunday, December 7, 2014
Last week of classes...
Final Paper due in class Tuesday 12-9-14
Bonus if turned in early (that means 12-8-14)
Quiz Friday...Voice of Verbs and Pronouns
Bonus if turned in early (that means 12-8-14)
Quiz Friday...Voice of Verbs and Pronouns
Friday, December 5, 2014
Friday 12-5
We took the Vocabulary Quiz (6)
Students NOT in class yesterday filled their portfolio with an index and all writing EXCEPT for what is due next week.
We read from a new Upfront Magazine.
Due Tuesday ... BONUS if turned in Monday ... final paper/reflection
Friday next week...Quiz...Active and Passive Voice of Verbs and Pronouns
Students NOT in class yesterday filled their portfolio with an index and all writing EXCEPT for what is due next week.
We read from a new Upfront Magazine.
Due Tuesday ... BONUS if turned in Monday ... final paper/reflection
Friday next week...Quiz...Active and Passive Voice of Verbs and Pronouns
Wednesday, December 3, 2014
Semester 1 EXAM ROOMS for ENGLISH FINAL
BLOCK 1 and any student with EXTRA TIME ROOM 322 with me
Extra Time students (you know who you are) need to be there by 7 AM
BLOCK 3 ROOM 229 (DENT)
BLOCK 5 ROOM 321 (da Luz)
BLOCK 6 ROOM 212 (ISAAK)
Extra Time students (you know who you are) need to be there by 7 AM
BLOCK 3 ROOM 229 (DENT)
BLOCK 5 ROOM 321 (da Luz)
BLOCK 6 ROOM 212 (ISAAK)
Tuesday, December 2, 2014
Tuesday 12-2-14
Schedule ALERT...
Monday and Tuesday next week are BLOCK DAYS.
ALL STUDENTS still have final paper/reflection due on Tuesday 12-9-14. Remember it is still 10% bonus if turned in early!
I finished binder checks in most classes...a few to finish Thursday/Friday.
We discussed FOIL in Brave New World.
We completed and corrected Vocabulary Book Choosing the Right Word (p. 75) and pages 82-83-87. What was not corrected in class today will be corrected prior to the quiz on Friday.
Monday and Tuesday next week are BLOCK DAYS.
ALL STUDENTS still have final paper/reflection due on Tuesday 12-9-14. Remember it is still 10% bonus if turned in early!
I finished binder checks in most classes...a few to finish Thursday/Friday.
We discussed FOIL in Brave New World.
We completed and corrected Vocabulary Book Choosing the Right Word (p. 75) and pages 82-83-87. What was not corrected in class today will be corrected prior to the quiz on Friday.
December Stage of Life
If you wish to participate in the December Stage of Life BONUS...you must have the regularly assigned work completed. You must respond to the prompt on StageofLife's website.
Deadline: December 10th.
Email me your submission and forward to me the confirmation email State of Life sends you/your receipt.
Word Count MUST be included. Range...450-500 words.
Deadline: December 10th.
Email me your submission and forward to me the confirmation email State of Life sends you/your receipt.
Word Count MUST be included. Range...450-500 words.
Monday, December 1, 2014
Monday 12-1-14
Today In passes back papers and we had a binder check. If I did not get to you today or you did not have your binder ... we will take care of that tomorrow!
We discussed Final Paper/Reflection due 12-9 and the final exam study guide
We completed and corrected Vocabulary Completing the Sentences 11-20 page 78 and completed page 79.
Block 1 we discussed FOIL in BNW.
Block 3 ... complete Vocabulary Book page 82
Block 5 complete Vocabulary Book pages 82-83
Block 6 completed and corrected Vocabulary Book page 82
FRIDAY...vocab quiz (6)
We discussed Final Paper/Reflection due 12-9 and the final exam study guide
We completed and corrected Vocabulary Completing the Sentences 11-20 page 78 and completed page 79.
Block 1 we discussed FOIL in BNW.
Block 3 ... complete Vocabulary Book page 82
Block 5 complete Vocabulary Book pages 82-83
Block 6 completed and corrected Vocabulary Book page 82
FRIDAY...vocab quiz (6)
Sunday, November 30, 2014
Final Paper/Reflection
The final Paper/Reflection is an expansion of a VOCABULARY STORY. Each of the original stories MUST be turned in with this assignment (the copy with my comments and grade).
The paper is titled 1415CreativeStory and is on the PAPERS PAGE of the class website.
You will expand one of the old vocab stories...and write THREE reflections on the semester.
10% Bonus if turned in early.
The paper is titled 1415CreativeStory and is on the PAPERS PAGE of the class website.
You will expand one of the old vocab stories...and write THREE reflections on the semester.
10% Bonus if turned in early.
Thursday, November 27, 2014
Intersession Assignmnets
There will be an intersession assignment...it will be posted by 12-12--14 to allow you time to ask questions before we leave for break.
Semester 1 Final Exam Study Guide
We will have 1 essay on Monday 12-15-14 that is ONLY based on Brave New World.
Tuesday 12-16-14 will be the FINAL Exam starting at 8:30 AM. IF you have been granted EXTRA TIME you will meet me in my room at 7:00 AM and start your final then...no matter which proctor/classroom your block is assigned to...You will start your final at 7:00 which gives you an opportunity to work DOUBLE time, undisturbed.
Essay on 12-16-14 deals with ALL Books from the semester...Hunger Games, Tuesdays With Morrie, Maus, and Brave New World. You will need to write in ESSAY format, identify your focus statement, and thesis statement. The question will deals with themes that run through the books, concepts that unite them. You will been GENEROUS COW...specific examples from the text.
For example: Search for identity, acting as a "Christian Gentleman/woman", desire to fit in, compassion toward others, personal identity vs group norms, etc.
Multiple choice questions...
We will not have had a Brave New World Test nor a Test on Vocabulary Lessons 4-6...those TWO sections will be the focus of the final.
Additional multiple choice questions will deal with the other literature texts from this semester as well as units from writers Choice: Unit 19, 21, and Voice of Verbs, and Pronouns
There will be 100 multiple choice questions
45 Brave New World, 45 Vocab, 10 Writes Choice (in that order)
Bring Pens for your essay ... PRINT
Bring Pencils and erasers for scantron
I will provide...LINED PAPER
See me in the next two weeks if you have any questions. You have worked hard all semester...I know you can finish strong!
Tuesday 12-16-14 will be the FINAL Exam starting at 8:30 AM. IF you have been granted EXTRA TIME you will meet me in my room at 7:00 AM and start your final then...no matter which proctor/classroom your block is assigned to...You will start your final at 7:00 which gives you an opportunity to work DOUBLE time, undisturbed.
Essay on 12-16-14 deals with ALL Books from the semester...Hunger Games, Tuesdays With Morrie, Maus, and Brave New World. You will need to write in ESSAY format, identify your focus statement, and thesis statement. The question will deals with themes that run through the books, concepts that unite them. You will been GENEROUS COW...specific examples from the text.
For example: Search for identity, acting as a "Christian Gentleman/woman", desire to fit in, compassion toward others, personal identity vs group norms, etc.
Multiple choice questions...
We will not have had a Brave New World Test nor a Test on Vocabulary Lessons 4-6...those TWO sections will be the focus of the final.
Additional multiple choice questions will deal with the other literature texts from this semester as well as units from writers Choice: Unit 19, 21, and Voice of Verbs, and Pronouns
There will be 100 multiple choice questions
45 Brave New World, 45 Vocab, 10 Writes Choice (in that order)
Bring Pens for your essay ... PRINT
Bring Pencils and erasers for scantron
I will provide...LINED PAPER
See me in the next two weeks if you have any questions. You have worked hard all semester...I know you can finish strong!
Tuesday, November 25, 2014
Tuesday of Thanksgiving Week
Papers were passed back. Monday 12-1-14 will be a BINDER CHECK.
We completed and corrected Vocabulary Lesson 6 ... Completing the Sentences (1-10)
We discussed topics in BNW...answering questions from each block.
Announced: Grammar Quiz 12-12-14. Active/Passive Voice of Verbs and Pronouns.
We completed and corrected Vocabulary Lesson 6 ... Completing the Sentences (1-10)
We discussed topics in BNW...answering questions from each block.
Announced: Grammar Quiz 12-12-14. Active/Passive Voice of Verbs and Pronouns.
Monday, November 24, 2014
Monday of Thanksgiving Week
SPECIAL REMINDER... No Shave November ends today. Tomorrow everyone needs to be clean shaven and in tie day attire!
Turkey Trot is at lunch tomorrow also.
Today in class:
Vocabulary Story lesson 6 was turned in as well as Huxley WS from Thursday (Blocks 1-3-5)
I returned papers...
Complete and Correct...Vocabulary Lesson 6 Synonyms and Antonyms
Corrected Friday's WC 656 EX 10 (all)
Discussed BNW ... what it means to be human and technology/science
DUE TOMORROW: BNW Assignment 3
Turkey Trot is at lunch tomorrow also.
Today in class:
Vocabulary Story lesson 6 was turned in as well as Huxley WS from Thursday (Blocks 1-3-5)
I returned papers...
Complete and Correct...Vocabulary Lesson 6 Synonyms and Antonyms
Corrected Friday's WC 656 EX 10 (all)
Discussed BNW ... what it means to be human and technology/science
DUE TOMORROW: BNW Assignment 3
Wednesday, November 19, 2014
Block Days and Friday
Sorry for the update delay...I was overwhelmed by the medical processes the last few days...
Wednesday:
Block 6
discussed BNW (Technology, Motto, What it means to be HUMAN)
papers were returned
completed and corrected Completing the sentences (Vocabulary) and
completed and corrected WC pages 650-652 (EX 2,6,7)
Thursday:
Blocks 1-3-5 will all watch this interview and complete corresponding WS ... along with 2 additional ws...due Monday
Huxley Interview Hyperlink
prior to this...
Block 1 will...
complete and correct WC 650-652 ex 2-6-7 (evens)
complete and correct Vocab choosing the right word 11-20 and completing the sentence (all)
Blocks 3 and 5 will do the same as block 1 but take care of the following unfinished business:
Block 3: Correct WC pages 638-639 ex 7-8- evens
Block 5: Correct WC pages 638-639 ex 7-8- evens and choosing the right word 1-10
Friday
BNW and Vocab. 5 quizzes
After Quizzes...WC page 656 ex 10 (all) Due Monday.
REMINDERS
Vocab Story 6 due Monday (and WS given out Thursday/WC from after quizzes Friday)
BNW Assignment 3 due Tuesday
LAST day for NO SHAVE NOVEMBER is MONDAY
Last opportunity to buy a tkt for the raffle is anytime BEFORE lunch Monday.
Wednesday:
Block 6
discussed BNW (Technology, Motto, What it means to be HUMAN)
papers were returned
completed and corrected Completing the sentences (Vocabulary) and
completed and corrected WC pages 650-652 (EX 2,6,7)
Thursday:
Blocks 1-3-5 will all watch this interview and complete corresponding WS ... along with 2 additional ws...due Monday
Huxley Interview Hyperlink
prior to this...
Block 1 will...
complete and correct WC 650-652 ex 2-6-7 (evens)
complete and correct Vocab choosing the right word 11-20 and completing the sentence (all)
Blocks 3 and 5 will do the same as block 1 but take care of the following unfinished business:
Block 3: Correct WC pages 638-639 ex 7-8- evens
Block 5: Correct WC pages 638-639 ex 7-8- evens and choosing the right word 1-10
Friday
BNW and Vocab. 5 quizzes
After Quizzes...WC page 656 ex 10 (all) Due Monday.
REMINDERS
Vocab Story 6 due Monday (and WS given out Thursday/WC from after quizzes Friday)
BNW Assignment 3 due Tuesday
LAST day for NO SHAVE NOVEMBER is MONDAY
Last opportunity to buy a tkt for the raffle is anytime BEFORE lunch Monday.
I will not be here Thursday 11-20 adn Friday 11-21
Since I will miss tutoring time...I will be available Monday at lunch. (11-24)
Tuesday, November 18, 2014
Tuesday 11-18-14
LOTS of lose ends taken care of today
Presentations were completed. Two students were absent - they can do a mini-presentation for me...LUNCH MONDAY 11-24-14.
Vocabulary Book Choosing the Right word was completed and corrected in Blocks 1, 3, and 6.
Writers Choice pages 637-639 exercises 6-8 were corrected in Blocks 1 and 6. Block 3 corrected exercise 6.
Blocks 1-3-5 watched a video. Word Crimes.
Block Day we will all get back...on track!
Presentations were completed. Two students were absent - they can do a mini-presentation for me...LUNCH MONDAY 11-24-14.
Vocabulary Book Choosing the Right word was completed and corrected in Blocks 1, 3, and 6.
Writers Choice pages 637-639 exercises 6-8 were corrected in Blocks 1 and 6. Block 3 corrected exercise 6.
Blocks 1-3-5 watched a video. Word Crimes.
Block Day we will all get back...on track!
Monday, November 17, 2014
Monday 11-17-14
Papers were passed back
Vocabulary Lesson 5 was turned in and Vocabulary Book pages 66-67 Synonyms and Antonyms was completed.
BLOCK 5 Homework: Choosing the Right Word 1-10
We corrected Writers Choice pages 645-647 exercises 16-18 evens
Blocks 1-3 also discussed Brave New World 4 Corners Questions
Homework...BNW...Assignment 2 tomorrow
Friday...BNW quiz and Vocab. Quiz Lesson 5
Vocabulary Lesson 5 was turned in and Vocabulary Book pages 66-67 Synonyms and Antonyms was completed.
BLOCK 5 Homework: Choosing the Right Word 1-10
We corrected Writers Choice pages 645-647 exercises 16-18 evens
Blocks 1-3 also discussed Brave New World 4 Corners Questions
Homework...BNW...Assignment 2 tomorrow
Friday...BNW quiz and Vocab. Quiz Lesson 5
Thursday, November 13, 2014
Friday 11-14
Today will be the Vocabulary Quiz (4) and Brave New World Quiz
After Quiz...Homework if not done
Writers Choice pages:
645-657 16-18 evens
637-639 6-9 evens
Reminders:
Vocabulary Story Lesson 5 due Monday
BNW Assignment #2 due Tuesday
After Quiz...Homework if not done
Writers Choice pages:
645-657 16-18 evens
637-639 6-9 evens
Reminders:
Vocabulary Story Lesson 5 due Monday
BNW Assignment #2 due Tuesday
Wednesday, November 12, 2014
Block Days 11-12 and 11-13
I will be at the workshop 11-12 ... what the sub does on Wednesday...I will do in class Thursday...
The sub will correct Writers Choice Activities and Collect BNW Assignment 1 from Block 6 on Wed.
Vocabulary Book pages 55-56 Choosing the Right Word will be completed and corrected.
Handout about Huxley (BIO) will be read and completed in class.
Huxley Interview will be watched (link will be posted here on Thursday). Worksheet completed.
Remember - Vocabulary Quiz and BNW Quiz FRIDAY
The sub will correct Writers Choice Activities and Collect BNW Assignment 1 from Block 6 on Wed.
Vocabulary Book pages 55-56 Choosing the Right Word will be completed and corrected.
Handout about Huxley (BIO) will be read and completed in class.
Huxley Interview will be watched (link will be posted here on Thursday). Worksheet completed.
Remember - Vocabulary Quiz and BNW Quiz FRIDAY
Tuesday 11-11-14
I was out on Tuesday at a workshop ...
The sub collected Vocabulary Lesson 4 story
The class completed and corrected Vocabulary Book pages 57 and 58 (Antonyms and Completing the Sentence)
Homework if not done:
Writers Choice pages
596-597 ex 18/19 evens, EX 20 all
645-647 16-18 evens
The sub collected Vocabulary Lesson 4 story
The class completed and corrected Vocabulary Book pages 57 and 58 (Antonyms and Completing the Sentence)
Homework if not done:
Writers Choice pages
596-597 ex 18/19 evens, EX 20 all
645-647 16-18 evens
Friday, November 7, 2014
Friday
We completed and corrected synonyms page 56 in the vocabulary book
Library Rubrics submitted...paper due 11:59 PM.
BLOCK 1, 3, 6 started Brave New World 4 corners Questions...presentations will resume Tuesday.
BLOCK 5: Presentations...will start BNW discussions next week.
REMINDER...
TUESDAY...11-11-14 Vocab Story Lesson 4 is due
Block Day - BNW Assignment 1 is due
Friday - Vocabulary Quiz and BNW Quiz - BOTH MULTIPLE CHOICE
Library Rubrics submitted...paper due 11:59 PM.
BLOCK 1, 3, 6 started Brave New World 4 corners Questions...presentations will resume Tuesday.
BLOCK 5: Presentations...will start BNW discussions next week.
REMINDER...
TUESDAY...11-11-14 Vocab Story Lesson 4 is due
Block Day - BNW Assignment 1 is due
Friday - Vocabulary Quiz and BNW Quiz - BOTH MULTIPLE CHOICE
Wednesday, November 5, 2014
Tuesday and Block Day
Tuesday we got the answer to the VTS and peer edited the Library Contest essays.
Block Day we will start Vocabulary Lesson 4 ...
Page 49 and page 59
After Vocabulary We will continue our GROUP PRESENTATIONS
Block Day we will start Vocabulary Lesson 4 ...
Page 49 and page 59
After Vocabulary We will continue our GROUP PRESENTATIONS
Monday, November 3, 2014
Monday 11-3-14
Today in class we started with a VTS then wrote down all upcoming assignments in our planner...all assignments for the rest of the semester.
Groups began to present.
Homework:
Paper draft uploaded to turnitin.com by 11:59 PM
Bring rubric and a copy of draft to class...peer editing in class on Tuesday
Paper due Friday...bring rubric to class...paper uploaded by 11:59 PM Friday night
BONUS: 10% if paper is turned in early
UPCOMING:
Monday 11-10 NO SCHOOL
Tuesday 11-11 Vocabulary Story Lesson 4 (see blog post for story requirements for lessons 4-6)
Block Day 11/12 and 11/13 Brave New World Assignment #1
Friday 11/14 ... Multiple Choice Quiz...BOTH Vocabulary Lesson 4 and Brave New World
Groups began to present.
Homework:
Paper draft uploaded to turnitin.com by 11:59 PM
Bring rubric and a copy of draft to class...peer editing in class on Tuesday
Paper due Friday...bring rubric to class...paper uploaded by 11:59 PM Friday night
BONUS: 10% if paper is turned in early
UPCOMING:
Monday 11-10 NO SCHOOL
Tuesday 11-11 Vocabulary Story Lesson 4 (see blog post for story requirements for lessons 4-6)
Block Day 11/12 and 11/13 Brave New World Assignment #1
Friday 11/14 ... Multiple Choice Quiz...BOTH Vocabulary Lesson 4 and Brave New World
November Writing Bonus
If you wish to enter the NOVEMBER STAGE OF LIFE writing contest...
Follow all guidelines set by the contest
Email me a copy of your submission and forward to me an email of your receipt
Include your word count (must be 400-500 words)
DEADLINE: 11-22-14
Follow all guidelines set by the contest
Email me a copy of your submission and forward to me an email of your receipt
Include your word count (must be 400-500 words)
DEADLINE: 11-22-14
Friday, October 31, 2014
Halloween
papers were returned and we read Upfront articles...discussing:
Thesis Statements
Author's Purpose
Support of thesis
Due Monday...Presentations
AND Library Contest Draft (11:59 PM)
Thesis Statements
Author's Purpose
Support of thesis
Due Monday...Presentations
AND Library Contest Draft (11:59 PM)
Thursday, October 30, 2014
Halloween Costume Bonus
If you come dressed (appropriate for school...following all guidelines set by the school AND the class) as a FICTIONAL Character from a book,poem, or short story...you can be eligible for a bonus.
If you are "in costume" you will share with the class how you reflect the character.
If you are "in costume" you will share with the class how you reflect the character.
Wednesday, October 29, 2014
Tuesday and Block Day
Sorry the Tuesday post did not get up...my internet connection from home was spotty last evening...
In class Tuesday we continued to discuss MAUS:
Block 5: Sibling Rivalry and Artie's manipulation of his father's story
All Blocks:
6 words story
Tale...what is the moral/take away from this story...what part of this could be considered a "tale"
Block Day:
Blocks 3/5 Discuss Genres
ALL BLOCKS discuss Hyperbole and Litotes
Block Day we will conclude our Maus Discussion and continue the Upfront Discussion from Block Day last week...Upfront continues FRIDAY.
HALF of the class will be spent on the test.
AFTER THE TEST:
Read Brave New World...first assignment due Tuesday 11-11
The Brave New World Unit Assignments are posted on the blog...10-22-14
In class Tuesday we continued to discuss MAUS:
Block 5: Sibling Rivalry and Artie's manipulation of his father's story
All Blocks:
6 words story
Tale...what is the moral/take away from this story...what part of this could be considered a "tale"
Block Day:
Blocks 3/5 Discuss Genres
ALL BLOCKS discuss Hyperbole and Litotes
Block Day we will conclude our Maus Discussion and continue the Upfront Discussion from Block Day last week...Upfront continues FRIDAY.
HALF of the class will be spent on the test.
AFTER THE TEST:
Read Brave New World...first assignment due Tuesday 11-11
The Brave New World Unit Assignments are posted on the blog...10-22-14
Monday, October 27, 2014
Monday 10-27-14
Today in class we had our final opportunity to work in our groups. Semester 1 Group Project is due on Monday next week...Monday 11-3-14. Papers must be uploaded to turnitin.com before class, projects must be assembled, and Prezis complete and ready to present as you walk in class!
The rubric is found on the papers page of the class website (1415English2Semester1Project).
Do not forget...
Maus Test on Block Day
October 31st...before school...Maze Runner Bonus ... Bring your movie ticket and parent signature on blog post that announced this bonus assignment and I'll give you the worksheet! When to arrive...NO LATER THAN 7:15 AM.
Library Paper Draft due Monday 11-3 by 11:59 PM (1415LibraryContestRubric) on papers page of class website.
Bring Brave New World to class on BLOCK DAY
The rubric is found on the papers page of the class website (1415English2Semester1Project).
Do not forget...
Maus Test on Block Day
October 31st...before school...Maze Runner Bonus ... Bring your movie ticket and parent signature on blog post that announced this bonus assignment and I'll give you the worksheet! When to arrive...NO LATER THAN 7:15 AM.
Library Paper Draft due Monday 11-3 by 11:59 PM (1415LibraryContestRubric) on papers page of class website.
Bring Brave New World to class on BLOCK DAY
Friday, October 24, 2014
Vocabulary Lessons 4-6
Our Final Vocabulary Stories for this semester will be lessons 4-5-6.
Lesson 4 story is due TUESDAY 11-11-4
Quiz Lesson 4 (Multiple Choice) Friday 11-14-14
Lesson 5 Story is due Monday 11-17-14
Quiz...Friday 11-21
Lesson 6 Story is due Monday 11-24
Quiz Friday 12-5 (YES...After Break...two short weeks = 1 lesson)
ALL Stories MUST:
Be in STORY FORMAT
Have a title that is 3-5 words and matches CONTENT of story
Be a length of 500-1000 words (include word count in parenthesis after last word
UNDERLINE or BOLD the vocabulary word as it is used.
Use 15 of the 20 words from the unit
Adhere to the topics (see below)
Be appropriate for school
BONUS: Include an illustration (not a computer derived image ...for example from a search of Google Images...the illustration must be of YOUR CREATIVITY and relate to/enhance story)
Lesson 4 Story Topic OPTIONS...PICK ONE:
1. Use one of the idioms found on the Idioms and Phrases Website. Use that idiom for inspiration to create your story. HIGHLIGHT the idiom as you type it so it is evident to the reader.
2. Create an idiom of your own...highlight it...and write a story that includes that idiom.
3. Irony is defined as the use of words to convey a meaning that is the opposite of its literal meaning. Include irony in your story in at least two places. Highlight the irony so your reader understands that you understand irony.
Lesson 5 Story Topic Options...pick one:
1. Use an IDIOM (not the same as last week) from Idiom Site. Highlight the idiom so it is evident to the reader. Use the idiom as inspiration for your story.
2. Satire is defined by Dictionary.com as the use of irony, sarcasm, ridicule, or the like, in exposing, denouncing, or deriding vice, folly, etc. Include satire in a story you write. Highlight the satire so the reader knows you understand the concept of satire.
Lesson 6 Story Topic Options...Pick One:
1. Imagine you were given the opportunity to travel through time and visit a person in a past era. All you have to do is apply for the opportunity and get accepted! Where would you go? What era would you visit? What historical person would you wish to meet? Write a story that you would include in your application. Explain to the reader where you want to go, whom you wish to meet, why you wish to meet the person, and what you wish to get from the experience.
2. Imagine you had a superpower, and it was just available to you for a 24 hour period. What would the superpower be and what would you do with the power for the 24 hour time span?
3. Imagine you had the opportunity to meet ONE of the characters we read about this semester at Starbucks after school. This would be your opportunity to talk to this person about anything that you have on your mind. What questions would you ask this character? What insight would you like to get from this character? How would your life benefit from meeting this character as opposed to any of the others?
Our FINAL TEST on these words will be part of the SEMESTER EXAM
Lesson 4 story is due TUESDAY 11-11-4
Quiz Lesson 4 (Multiple Choice) Friday 11-14-14
Lesson 5 Story is due Monday 11-17-14
Quiz...Friday 11-21
Lesson 6 Story is due Monday 11-24
Quiz Friday 12-5 (YES...After Break...two short weeks = 1 lesson)
ALL Stories MUST:
Be in STORY FORMAT
Have a title that is 3-5 words and matches CONTENT of story
Be a length of 500-1000 words (include word count in parenthesis after last word
UNDERLINE or BOLD the vocabulary word as it is used.
Use 15 of the 20 words from the unit
Adhere to the topics (see below)
Be appropriate for school
BONUS: Include an illustration (not a computer derived image ...for example from a search of Google Images...the illustration must be of YOUR CREATIVITY and relate to/enhance story)
Lesson 4 Story Topic OPTIONS...PICK ONE:
1. Use one of the idioms found on the Idioms and Phrases Website. Use that idiom for inspiration to create your story. HIGHLIGHT the idiom as you type it so it is evident to the reader.
2. Create an idiom of your own...highlight it...and write a story that includes that idiom.
3. Irony is defined as the use of words to convey a meaning that is the opposite of its literal meaning. Include irony in your story in at least two places. Highlight the irony so your reader understands that you understand irony.
Lesson 5 Story Topic Options...pick one:
1. Use an IDIOM (not the same as last week) from Idiom Site. Highlight the idiom so it is evident to the reader. Use the idiom as inspiration for your story.
2. Satire is defined by Dictionary.com as the use of irony, sarcasm, ridicule, or the like, in exposing, denouncing, or deriding vice, folly, etc. Include satire in a story you write. Highlight the satire so the reader knows you understand the concept of satire.
Lesson 6 Story Topic Options...Pick One:
1. Imagine you were given the opportunity to travel through time and visit a person in a past era. All you have to do is apply for the opportunity and get accepted! Where would you go? What era would you visit? What historical person would you wish to meet? Write a story that you would include in your application. Explain to the reader where you want to go, whom you wish to meet, why you wish to meet the person, and what you wish to get from the experience.
2. Imagine you had a superpower, and it was just available to you for a 24 hour period. What would the superpower be and what would you do with the power for the 24 hour time span?
3. Imagine you had the opportunity to meet ONE of the characters we read about this semester at Starbucks after school. This would be your opportunity to talk to this person about anything that you have on your mind. What questions would you ask this character? What insight would you like to get from this character? How would your life benefit from meeting this character as opposed to any of the others?
Our FINAL TEST on these words will be part of the SEMESTER EXAM
Friday 10-24-14
Today we have the MAUS II Quiz and Grammar Quiz (review lesson 19 and new information from 21). After the quiz there will be time to read the new Upfront Magazine.
HOMEWORK:
Read instructions for the next paper - LIBRARY PAPER - draft due uploaded to turnitin.com by Monday 11-3-14. The rubric is on the papers page of the class website and called 1415LibraryContest.
Blocks 5 and 6 read comments on CATE final draft (turnitin.com) by NOON Sunday 10-16-14
UPCOMING:
Monday we will work in the library on the GROUP PROJECT - Due Monday 11-3-14. Remember with this project YOUR INDIVIDUAL report is due uploaded to turnitin.com before you come to class on 11-3-14. The group needs to present ONE PREZI to the class on 11-3-14 and TURN IN ONE report...everyone's compiled. RE-READ the rubric to make sure all details are followed. Print the rubric and bring to class MONDAY 11-3-14. (1415Semester1Project)
Tuesday...final Maus discussion and discussion of Upfront Articles...Writing with a Purpose and Author's Tone from Block Day this week.
Block Day - MAUS Test...and Bring BRAVE NEW WORLD. The Brave NEw World unit details are detailed on a previous blog post from THIS WEEK.
Friday 10-31 - Poetry and Upfront Discussion
HOMEWORK:
Read instructions for the next paper - LIBRARY PAPER - draft due uploaded to turnitin.com by Monday 11-3-14. The rubric is on the papers page of the class website and called 1415LibraryContest.
Blocks 5 and 6 read comments on CATE final draft (turnitin.com) by NOON Sunday 10-16-14
UPCOMING:
Monday we will work in the library on the GROUP PROJECT - Due Monday 11-3-14. Remember with this project YOUR INDIVIDUAL report is due uploaded to turnitin.com before you come to class on 11-3-14. The group needs to present ONE PREZI to the class on 11-3-14 and TURN IN ONE report...everyone's compiled. RE-READ the rubric to make sure all details are followed. Print the rubric and bring to class MONDAY 11-3-14. (1415Semester1Project)
Tuesday...final Maus discussion and discussion of Upfront Articles...Writing with a Purpose and Author's Tone from Block Day this week.
Block Day - MAUS Test...and Bring BRAVE NEW WORLD. The Brave NEw World unit details are detailed on a previous blog post from THIS WEEK.
Friday 10-31 - Poetry and Upfront Discussion
Wednesday, October 22, 2014
BRAVE NEW WORLD UNIT
Bring Brave New World to class starting the day of the MAUS TEST.
The Brave New World page of the class website has key topics for discussion as well as the reading guide (1415BNWReadingGuide.docx).
ACTIVE READ the BOOK ... Complete the Activities...both written and creative
We will have TWO BNW Quizzes...the TEST for the book will be part of the semester exam.
DUE DATES:
BLOCK DY Wednesday/Thursday 11-12/3 WS 1 : Chapter 1 - up to and including Chapter 6 PART 2
Tuesday 11-18 WS 2: Chapter 6 PART 3 -up to and including Chapter 9
Tuesday 11-25 WS 3 : Chapter 10-end
QUIZ DATES: Friday 11-14, Friday 11-21
Link to AUDIOBOOK
There is a link to an ONLINE version of the book on the right hand column of the blog...under HELPFUL LINKS.
The Brave New World page of the class website has key topics for discussion as well as the reading guide (1415BNWReadingGuide.docx).
ACTIVE READ the BOOK ... Complete the Activities...both written and creative
We will have TWO BNW Quizzes...the TEST for the book will be part of the semester exam.
DUE DATES:
BLOCK DY Wednesday/Thursday 11-12/3 WS 1 : Chapter 1 - up to and including Chapter 6 PART 2
Tuesday 11-18 WS 2: Chapter 6 PART 3 -up to and including Chapter 9
Tuesday 11-25 WS 3 : Chapter 10-end
QUIZ DATES: Friday 11-14, Friday 11-21
Link to AUDIOBOOK
There is a link to an ONLINE version of the book on the right hand column of the blog...under HELPFUL LINKS.
Thursday 10-23 I will miss Tutoring Hours
due to my field trip that is during the lunch hour.
FOR THIS WEEK...I will hold tutoring hours FRIDAY 10-24 before school. I will be in my classroom from 7:00-7:30 if you have any questions.
FOR THIS WEEK...I will hold tutoring hours FRIDAY 10-24 before school. I will be in my classroom from 7:00-7:30 if you have any questions.
Block Day 10-22 and 10-23
Block 6 10-22
CATE rubrics were collected and the class read, completed, and corrected the Writers Choice section on QUOTATION MARKS. (Exercises 20-21-22)
I returned papers.
We discussed: MAUS Sibling Rivalry and Artie's manipulation of his father's story
We finished the day discussing the Ebola story in the NEW UPFRONT MAGAZINE that I distributed. We read the story aloud and started to work in table groups on our reading handout (due on Friday).
Blocks 1-3-5 on 10-23 ....
I have an AP Art History Field Trip and will miss the end of BLOCK 1, all of BLOCK 3, and the start of BLOCK 5.
All blocks will begin with turning in the CATE rubric and working on the Writers Choice activity.
Block 3 will discuss the MAUS topics on Tuesday. Block 5 MAUS discussion will occur when I return to class.
CATE rubrics were collected and the class read, completed, and corrected the Writers Choice section on QUOTATION MARKS. (Exercises 20-21-22)
I returned papers.
We discussed: MAUS Sibling Rivalry and Artie's manipulation of his father's story
We finished the day discussing the Ebola story in the NEW UPFRONT MAGAZINE that I distributed. We read the story aloud and started to work in table groups on our reading handout (due on Friday).
Blocks 1-3-5 on 10-23 ....
I have an AP Art History Field Trip and will miss the end of BLOCK 1, all of BLOCK 3, and the start of BLOCK 5.
All blocks will begin with turning in the CATE rubric and working on the Writers Choice activity.
Block 3 will discuss the MAUS topics on Tuesday. Block 5 MAUS discussion will occur when I return to class.
Tuesday, October 21, 2014
Tuesday 10-21 SECOND QUARTER BEGINS
Today we completed and corrected Writers Choice pages 759-764 (exercises 24-26-27 ODDS)
We discussed MAUS ... symbolism and sibling rivalry
REMINDER: CATE poem due tonight, bring rubric to class BLOCK DAY
REMINDER: MAUS Quiz and Grammar Quiz FRIDAY
MONDAY 10-27-14 GROUP PROJECT WORK DAY in the Library...PROJECT DUE MONDAY 11-3-14
HOMEWORK FOR BLOCK DAY: Come in with TWO concrete examples of sibling rivalry
We discussed MAUS ... symbolism and sibling rivalry
REMINDER: CATE poem due tonight, bring rubric to class BLOCK DAY
REMINDER: MAUS Quiz and Grammar Quiz FRIDAY
MONDAY 10-27-14 GROUP PROJECT WORK DAY in the Library...PROJECT DUE MONDAY 11-3-14
HOMEWORK FOR BLOCK DAY: Come in with TWO concrete examples of sibling rivalry
Monday, October 20, 2014
BONUS I READ ABOUT...DEADLINE NOVEMBER 11th 7 AM (EASTERN)
From the New York Times THE LEARNING NETWORK (the same people that make the VTS that we do on a weekly basis)
Read the details of the Second Annual 15 Second Vocabulary Video Contest
If you wish to follow the directions they establish for the contest and do submit...provide me with a link to the submission so that I can see that you fulfilled all steps in the process and submitted the work according to the guidelines.
Read the details of the Second Annual 15 Second Vocabulary Video Contest
If you wish to follow the directions they establish for the contest and do submit...provide me with a link to the submission so that I can see that you fulfilled all steps in the process and submitted the work according to the guidelines.
Friday, October 17, 2014
Friday 10-17
Today we completed and corrected the ABBREVIATIONS section in Writers choice...pages 767-769. Exercise 28 and 29 were done.
Then we continued to characterize ARTIE using WALTER.
We began making a text-to-text connection with Tuesdays with Morrie.
Next Week's Discussion Topics:
Symbolism in Maus
Text-to-Text Connections
Literature...Inform and Entertain
Categorization...Graphic Novel, Comic, Historical Fiction, History
Then we continued to characterize ARTIE using WALTER.
We began making a text-to-text connection with Tuesdays with Morrie.
Next Week's Discussion Topics:
Symbolism in Maus
Text-to-Text Connections
Literature...Inform and Entertain
Categorization...Graphic Novel, Comic, Historical Fiction, History
Thursday, October 16, 2014
THURSDAY 10-16
Today in class we completed and corrected Writers Choice page 768-770 exercise 31 (all)
We were reminded of upcoming due dates listed on the board and SOTW...for next week that includes:
CATE final Draft due 11:59 PM Tuesday 11-21
CATE Rubric brought to class BLOCK DAY next week
FRIDAY 10-24
Maus II Short Answer Quiz
Grammar Quiz - Multiple Choice Unit 21 with a review of Unit 19
REMINDER to those students that have not viewed connects on the author paper...the comments need to be read by 8 PM TONIGHT!
IN CLASS Maus Discussion we discussed Artie - performing a WALTER character analysis. We will finish tomorrow and discuss SYMBOLISM
We were reminded of upcoming due dates listed on the board and SOTW...for next week that includes:
CATE final Draft due 11:59 PM Tuesday 11-21
CATE Rubric brought to class BLOCK DAY next week
FRIDAY 10-24
Maus II Short Answer Quiz
Grammar Quiz - Multiple Choice Unit 21 with a review of Unit 19
REMINDER to those students that have not viewed connects on the author paper...the comments need to be read by 8 PM TONIGHT!
IN CLASS Maus Discussion we discussed Artie - performing a WALTER character analysis. We will finish tomorrow and discuss SYMBOLISM
Tuesday, October 14, 2014
Tuesday 10-14
Today we corrected Vocabulary Book page 46 idioms and peer edited.
Thursday we will work on Writers Choice and continue discussion Maus
Remember...Spirit Dress Wednesday (PSAT)
Thursday we will work on Writers Choice and continue discussion Maus
Remember...Spirit Dress Wednesday (PSAT)
CATE Bonus Points
If you correctly use 5 Vocabulary Words (BOLD and in parenthesis number of exercise 1 - 2 or 3) + 5
If you correctly use 5 words from the VIVID word choice handout (BOLD the words) + 5 points
Up to 20 bonus points
If you correctly use 5 words from the VIVID word choice handout (BOLD the words) + 5 points
Up to 20 bonus points
Monday, October 13, 2014
Monday 10-13-14...
Friday I was away...In class Grammar Quiz Lesson 19 and Maus Book 1 quizzes were taken. After the quiz Vocabulary Book pages 45-46 (Idioms) were completed.
Today we started by correcting Vocab. page 45 Idioms
We spent time in the library today working on the group project due NOV 3rd (1415English2Semester1Project).
Tonight the CATE draft is due uploaded to turnitin.com (1415CATEContest)
Tomorrow you need to print the draft and rubric and bring to class for peer editing
AUTHOR LETTER is NOT DONE until you log in and read comments on turnitin.com. DEADLINE: WEDNESDAY 10-15-14. This is the final part of the Author Letter PAPER GRADE. It is part of the quarter 1 grade.
Today we started by correcting Vocab. page 45 Idioms
We spent time in the library today working on the group project due NOV 3rd (1415English2Semester1Project).
Tonight the CATE draft is due uploaded to turnitin.com (1415CATEContest)
Tomorrow you need to print the draft and rubric and bring to class for peer editing
AUTHOR LETTER is NOT DONE until you log in and read comments on turnitin.com. DEADLINE: WEDNESDAY 10-15-14. This is the final part of the Author Letter PAPER GRADE. It is part of the quarter 1 grade.
Thursday, October 9, 2014
PAPER 3... Author Letter
Your final step in PAPER #1 is to READ comments I made on turnitin.com. If you have questions...my final step is to answer them.
You will be GRADED on this. Make sure you read comments.
You will be GRADED on this. Make sure you read comments.
Wednesday, October 8, 2014
Block Day...Writers Choice and Maus
Today we completed and corrected Writes Choice pages 750-751 and 757-758, exercises 17, 18, and 23 (odds)
We discussed MAUS...Characterization(WS) as well as Characterization va WALTER
Characters...
Words
Actions
Looks
Thoughts
er...(Other Character's) Response
We found COW to support ADJECTIVES used to describe characters...Vladek, Artie, Anja, and Mala
We discussed MAUS...Characterization(WS) as well as Characterization va WALTER
Characters...
Words
Actions
Looks
Thoughts
er...(Other Character's) Response
We found COW to support ADJECTIVES used to describe characters...Vladek, Artie, Anja, and Mala
Tuesday, October 7, 2014
AUTHOR LETTER ... do you want to submit to the contest ... $1,000.00 cash prize to the winner!
If you wish your author letter to be mailed to your author, please print it and bring it to me (signed).
If you wish to submit your letter to the contest. Please see me for details as an "entry form" must be completed along with a printed copy of your letter.
DEADLINE...October 24
If you wish to submit your letter to the contest. Please see me for details as an "entry form" must be completed along with a printed copy of your letter.
DEADLINE...October 24
Maus Discussions
Monday we discussed the relationship between Artie and Vladek and why it was strained before the book was written. We discussed how the book brought father and son back together.
Tuesday we made a list of methods Artie used to AUTHENTICATE his father's MEMORY.
We also discussed the different ways the book can be categorized:
Graphic Novel
Comic
Historical Fiction
War/History
Diary/Memoir
Tuesday we made a list of methods Artie used to AUTHENTICATE his father's MEMORY.
We also discussed the different ways the book can be categorized:
Graphic Novel
Comic
Historical Fiction
War/History
Diary/Memoir
Tuesday 10-7-14
Suggestions for this week...
Since we have no nightly homework:
1. Read CATE directions. Rough Draft must be submitted Monday 11-13-14 (11:59 PM). It is 1415CATEContest on the papers page of the class website.
2. Work on your group project. It is 1415English2Semester1Project on the papers page of the class website. We have Monday 11-13-14 to work in the library with our group.
3. Post on Cross Country Connections Blog...TWO Posts are required during the month of OCTOBER re: MAUS. Respond in 100 words and sign your name as follows:
(word count, INITIALS, Block # SAHS)
4. Start an OUTSIDE READING BOOK...get it approved by me..and your parents!
You can respond to the main prompt or to a peer from one of the other schools. ONE POST MUST Be done by 10-12, 1 post by 10-22.
Respond to the prompts from THIS school year...
During class:
VTS "answer" was discussed as well as papers returned. We completed and corrected Writers Choice page 749 Exercise 16 all (DASHES)
NEXT BOOK...BRAVE NEW WORLD...the first assignment will be due the first week of NOVEMBER.
Also by Art Spiegelman...In the Shadow of No Towers
Read about a COMPOSER's Musical Rendition of the story...Mohammad Fairouz' In the Shadow of No Towers
Disclaimer: I have not read the book
Since we have no nightly homework:
1. Read CATE directions. Rough Draft must be submitted Monday 11-13-14 (11:59 PM). It is 1415CATEContest on the papers page of the class website.
2. Work on your group project. It is 1415English2Semester1Project on the papers page of the class website. We have Monday 11-13-14 to work in the library with our group.
3. Post on Cross Country Connections Blog...TWO Posts are required during the month of OCTOBER re: MAUS. Respond in 100 words and sign your name as follows:
(word count, INITIALS, Block # SAHS)
4. Start an OUTSIDE READING BOOK...get it approved by me..and your parents!
You can respond to the main prompt or to a peer from one of the other schools. ONE POST MUST Be done by 10-12, 1 post by 10-22.
Respond to the prompts from THIS school year...
During class:
VTS "answer" was discussed as well as papers returned. We completed and corrected Writers Choice page 749 Exercise 16 all (DASHES)
NEXT BOOK...BRAVE NEW WORLD...the first assignment will be due the first week of NOVEMBER.
Also by Art Spiegelman...In the Shadow of No Towers
Read about a COMPOSER's Musical Rendition of the story...Mohammad Fairouz' In the Shadow of No Towers
Disclaimer: I have not read the book
Monday, October 6, 2014
Monday October 6th
Today we discussed this week's VTS then corrected the grammar exercises from Friday. We discussed Maus.
FRIDAY...Maus I quiz...short answer AND Grammar unit 19 Quiz...Multiple Choice
NO NIGHTLY HOMEWORK:
Work on Semester 1 Project...work day in the library next Monday
CATE paper draft due Monday at 11:59 PM...see me if you have questions...Tuesday 11-14-14 is a Peer Edit Day.
NEXT BOOK...Brave New World
Perhaps start an Outside Reading Book...Get it Approved first!
CATE paper/rubric is listed as 1415CATECOntest on the Papers Page of the class website.
FRIDAY...Maus I quiz...short answer AND Grammar unit 19 Quiz...Multiple Choice
NO NIGHTLY HOMEWORK:
Work on Semester 1 Project...work day in the library next Monday
CATE paper draft due Monday at 11:59 PM...see me if you have questions...Tuesday 11-14-14 is a Peer Edit Day.
NEXT BOOK...Brave New World
Perhaps start an Outside Reading Book...Get it Approved first!
CATE paper/rubric is listed as 1415CATECOntest on the Papers Page of the class website.
Friday, October 3, 2014
Friday 10-3-14
Today we turned in our rubrics for the Author Letter (paper deadline 11:59 tonight)
Vocabulary Test Units 1-3
After Test: Read WRITERS CHOICE (commas) pages 740-748
Complete EVENS exercises: 9-10-11-12-15 (HOMEWORK if not done in class)
NEXT WEEK ...MAUS I quiz and Grammar Unit 19 quiz Friday
USE the time with no nightly homework to work on:
1. GROUP PROJECT - Library Work Day 10-13-14
2. Start CATE paper - draft due MOnday 10-13-14 11:59 PM
3. Read an outside reading book
4. PSAT practice tests
Vocabulary Test Units 1-3
After Test: Read WRITERS CHOICE (commas) pages 740-748
Complete EVENS exercises: 9-10-11-12-15 (HOMEWORK if not done in class)
NEXT WEEK ...MAUS I quiz and Grammar Unit 19 quiz Friday
USE the time with no nightly homework to work on:
1. GROUP PROJECT - Library Work Day 10-13-14
2. Start CATE paper - draft due MOnday 10-13-14 11:59 PM
3. Read an outside reading book
4. PSAT practice tests
Wednesday, October 1, 2014
October Writing Bonus
Stage of Life has a writing contest each month. This month's prompt: The Story of a Scar. In 500 words or less, enter this month's writing contest by sharing a personal story that talks about a physical or emotional scar you carry.
For this to count as a bonus...
Post to stageoflife no later than (nlt) October 29th. Forward to me the email confirmation you are sent AND send me a copy of your submission. Word count must be 350-500 words.
For this to count as a bonus...
Post to stageoflife no later than (nlt) October 29th. Forward to me the email confirmation you are sent AND send me a copy of your submission. Word count must be 350-500 words.
BLOCK DAY
Vocabulary Quiz THREE was passed back for study purposes...Test 1-3 Friday
Vocabulary Book pages 42-44, 47-48 we completed and corrected and BINGO BONUS was used as a review
We discussed how to view comments on papers in turnitin.com...someone pulled up their "view" to demonstrate in class.
We discussed the article "Can Your Phone Testify Against You" from the Upfront Magazine
We identified the FOCUS and THESIS STATEMENTS
PSAT books were distributed
Vocabulary Book pages 42-44, 47-48 we completed and corrected and BINGO BONUS was used as a review
We discussed how to view comments on papers in turnitin.com...someone pulled up their "view" to demonstrate in class.
We discussed the article "Can Your Phone Testify Against You" from the Upfront Magazine
We identified the FOCUS and THESIS STATEMENTS
PSAT books were distributed
Author Letter TYPO in Rubric
Final Draft ... 400-1000 words is FINE...the FINAL DRAFT does not need to be longer than the rough draft
Tuesday, September 30, 2014
Tuesday 9-30
Today we completed and corrected Two Word Completions in the Vocabulary Book (Lessons 1-3 review)
We spent the rest of the period peer editing
If you wish me to take a personal look at your paper, see me before school Wednesday or during my lunch duty.
We spent the rest of the period peer editing
If you wish me to take a personal look at your paper, see me before school Wednesday or during my lunch duty.
Monday, September 29, 2014
Monday 9-29-14 (October Due Dates)
Today we reviewed this week's assignments and discussed upcoming due dates for the month of October (and posted on SOTW). In class we completed the TOME and MOOD worksheet. Then discussed the difference between a FOCUS STATEMENT and a THESIS STATEMENT.
Writers Choice pages 735-737 were read...exercise 6 (odds) were completed and corrected.
THIS WEEK:
Monday - upload paper draft to turnitin.com NLT 11:59 PM, print draft AND rubric and bring to class tomorrow
Monday - Stage of Life Bonus
Tuesday Peer Review in Class
Tuesday - Make up Vocab Quiz 7:10 AM
Tuesday - 7:10 AM Giver Bonus if you are doing that (and all work is completed)
Friday - Bring rubric to class, upload ppr to turnitin.com NLT 11:59 PM
Friday - Vocab Test 1-3
BONUS...turn in paper early...10% bonus
Upcoming...
Friday October 10th
Grammar Quiz (unit 19 - Multiple Choice Format) and Maus I Quiz...Short Anser
Monday October 13th
Work on Project in Library
CATE Rough Draft due 11:59 PM, print draft AND rubric and bring to class Tuesday
Tuesday October 14th
Peer Editing Workshop
Monday October 20th
Work on Project in Library
Tuesday October 21st- Bring CATE rubric to class, upload ppr to turnitin.com NLT 11:59 PM
BONUS...use vocabulary words in your story...highlight them...+1 point for each correctly used. Up to 15 points.
Friday October 24th
Maus II Quiz - Short Answer
Grammar Quiz - Multiple Choice - Unit 19 and 21
Tuesday October 28th - Maus Test - Multiple Choice and Short Answer
Thursday October 30th - Stage of Life Bonus (if you wish)
Friday October 31st - Maze Runner Bonus (if you wish)
NOVEMBER...
Monday 11-3
Library Contest Rough Draft due 11:59 PM, print draft AND rubric and bring to class Tuesday
Tuesday 11-4 Peer Edit Workshop in class
Friday 11-7 Bring Library Contest rubric to class, upload ppr to turnitin.com NLT 11:59 PM
Writers Choice pages 735-737 were read...exercise 6 (odds) were completed and corrected.
THIS WEEK:
Monday - upload paper draft to turnitin.com NLT 11:59 PM, print draft AND rubric and bring to class tomorrow
Monday - Stage of Life Bonus
Tuesday Peer Review in Class
Tuesday - Make up Vocab Quiz 7:10 AM
Tuesday - 7:10 AM Giver Bonus if you are doing that (and all work is completed)
Friday - Bring rubric to class, upload ppr to turnitin.com NLT 11:59 PM
Friday - Vocab Test 1-3
BONUS...turn in paper early...10% bonus
Upcoming...
Friday October 10th
Grammar Quiz (unit 19 - Multiple Choice Format) and Maus I Quiz...Short Anser
Monday October 13th
Work on Project in Library
CATE Rough Draft due 11:59 PM, print draft AND rubric and bring to class Tuesday
Tuesday October 14th
Peer Editing Workshop
Monday October 20th
Work on Project in Library
Tuesday October 21st- Bring CATE rubric to class, upload ppr to turnitin.com NLT 11:59 PM
BONUS...use vocabulary words in your story...highlight them...+1 point for each correctly used. Up to 15 points.
Friday October 24th
Maus II Quiz - Short Answer
Grammar Quiz - Multiple Choice - Unit 19 and 21
Tuesday October 28th - Maus Test - Multiple Choice and Short Answer
Thursday October 30th - Stage of Life Bonus (if you wish)
Friday October 31st - Maze Runner Bonus (if you wish)
NOVEMBER...
Monday 11-3
Library Contest Rough Draft due 11:59 PM, print draft AND rubric and bring to class Tuesday
Tuesday 11-4 Peer Edit Workshop in class
Friday 11-7 Bring Library Contest rubric to class, upload ppr to turnitin.com NLT 11:59 PM
Friday, September 26, 2014
Friday 9-26-14
Today in class we took the lesson 2 VOCABULARY QUIZ.
After the quiz...homework if not completed:
Tone/Mood (Blue worksheet I gave out on BLOCK DAY) complete the BACK side
Writers Choice pages 733-734 exercise e (ALL), pages 738-739 exercises 7 and 8 (EVENS)
BLOCKS 1,3, and 6 completed and corrected Writers Choice in Class.
REMINDERS for NEXT WEEK:
Schedule Change...MASS is Tuesday...It is NOT a block day but it IS a Tie Day
English Class Assignments for Next Week:
Author Letter is due uploaded to turnitin.com by 11:59 PM Monday Night. Print out the letter and COMPLETE rubric and bring to class on Tuesday for a PEER EDITING Session.
Friday - Vocabulary TEST Unit 1 (lessons 1-3), Turn in Author Paper Rubric, Final Draft of Paper is due uploaded to turnitin.com by 11:59 PM
Forgot where the rubric is for the paper? The September 12th blog post lists ALL details for papers this semester...It tells you to go to the PAPERS page of the class website and the paper is titled 1415AuthorLetter.
After the quiz...homework if not completed:
Tone/Mood (Blue worksheet I gave out on BLOCK DAY) complete the BACK side
Writers Choice pages 733-734 exercise e (ALL), pages 738-739 exercises 7 and 8 (EVENS)
BLOCKS 1,3, and 6 completed and corrected Writers Choice in Class.
REMINDERS for NEXT WEEK:
Schedule Change...MASS is Tuesday...It is NOT a block day but it IS a Tie Day
English Class Assignments for Next Week:
Author Letter is due uploaded to turnitin.com by 11:59 PM Monday Night. Print out the letter and COMPLETE rubric and bring to class on Tuesday for a PEER EDITING Session.
Friday - Vocabulary TEST Unit 1 (lessons 1-3), Turn in Author Paper Rubric, Final Draft of Paper is due uploaded to turnitin.com by 11:59 PM
Forgot where the rubric is for the paper? The September 12th blog post lists ALL details for papers this semester...It tells you to go to the PAPERS page of the class website and the paper is titled 1415AuthorLetter.
Wednesday, September 24, 2014
Block Day
Today I passed back papers while students worked on:
Writers Choice Page 701 exercises 9 and 10 evens
Vocabulary Book page 41 and numbers 11-20 in Completing the Sentences and Choosing the Right Word
We corrected the above class work assignments then discussed UPFRONT as well as The Lottery.
Concepts covered re: The Lottery include the difference between TONE and MOOD
UPCOMING:
Vocabulary Quiz Friday
Paper Draft due uploaded to turnitin.com Monday...print and bring WITH rubric to class Tuesday
Writers Choice Page 701 exercises 9 and 10 evens
Vocabulary Book page 41 and numbers 11-20 in Completing the Sentences and Choosing the Right Word
We corrected the above class work assignments then discussed UPFRONT as well as The Lottery.
Concepts covered re: The Lottery include the difference between TONE and MOOD
UPCOMING:
Vocabulary Quiz Friday
Paper Draft due uploaded to turnitin.com Monday...print and bring WITH rubric to class Tuesday
Tuesday, September 23, 2014
Tuesday 9-23-14
Today MAUS II reading WS were collected. Vocabulary Lesson 3 Choosing the Right word and Completing the Sentence (1-10 each) were completed and corrected.
Some papers were returned
We discussed this week's VTS and connected the exercise to reading ... and speaking/writing about what we read.
We began to discuss the Upfront Magazine. We started with a reading and discussion of TEAM MASCOTS and moved on to discuss the Middle East.
The rest of the week:
Upfront, "The Lottery", and Maus discussion...along with Grammar and Vocabulary.
THURSDAY TUTORING TIME (LUNCH)...BONUS TIME LUNCH DUTY WEDNESDAY
See me if you wish Vocabulary Strategies and/or assistance with the rough draft of next week's paper.
Some papers were returned
We discussed this week's VTS and connected the exercise to reading ... and speaking/writing about what we read.
We began to discuss the Upfront Magazine. We started with a reading and discussion of TEAM MASCOTS and moved on to discuss the Middle East.
The rest of the week:
Upfront, "The Lottery", and Maus discussion...along with Grammar and Vocabulary.
THURSDAY TUTORING TIME (LUNCH)...BONUS TIME LUNCH DUTY WEDNESDAY
See me if you wish Vocabulary Strategies and/or assistance with the rough draft of next week's paper.
Monday, September 22, 2014
Monday 9-22-14
It is officially FALL...although the temperatures do not seem to reflect the season change...
This week's known assignments:
Today Vocabulary Story Lesson 3 is being turned in
Maus II WS is due tomorrow
Vocabulary Quiz 3 Friday
NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Look at the September 12 Blog Post regarding Semester 1 papers. The rough draft for the AUTHOR LETTER is due next week. It is due MONDAY NIGHT 9-29-14 uploaded to turnitin.com and then needs to be brought to class with the complete rubric on Tuesday 9-30 for a PEER EDITING Workshop in class.
The rubric needs to be brought BACK to class Friday...and the final draft uploaded to turnitin.com by 11:59 PM Friday. Yes, if you have plans Friday you need to get this done early...it is a short paper...just a letter...the revision process should not take three full days. I believe you can get teh revisions complete within an hour or so...if your rough draft is well thought out/complete.
This week's known assignments:
Today Vocabulary Story Lesson 3 is being turned in
Maus II WS is due tomorrow
Vocabulary Quiz 3 Friday
NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Look at the September 12 Blog Post regarding Semester 1 papers. The rough draft for the AUTHOR LETTER is due next week. It is due MONDAY NIGHT 9-29-14 uploaded to turnitin.com and then needs to be brought to class with the complete rubric on Tuesday 9-30 for a PEER EDITING Workshop in class.
The rubric needs to be brought BACK to class Friday...and the final draft uploaded to turnitin.com by 11:59 PM Friday. Yes, if you have plans Friday you need to get this done early...it is a short paper...just a letter...the revision process should not take three full days. I believe you can get teh revisions complete within an hour or so...if your rough draft is well thought out/complete.
Thursday, September 18, 2014
Friday 9-19-14
I will be out today. Please pass in THE LOTTERY question sheet with your name and block # on it to the sub.
The Vocabulary lesson 2 quiz will be given
AFTER the quiz...read UPFRONT MAGAZINE...start with pages 8-11 and 14-17. We will discuss/have a debate on the topics on Monday.
NEXT WEEK:
Vocabulary Story #3 due Monday
MAUS II due Tuesday
Vocabulary Quiz 3 Friday
The Vocabulary lesson 2 quiz will be given
AFTER the quiz...read UPFRONT MAGAZINE...start with pages 8-11 and 14-17. We will discuss/have a debate on the topics on Monday.
NEXT WEEK:
Vocabulary Story #3 due Monday
MAUS II due Tuesday
Vocabulary Quiz 3 Friday
Wednesday, September 17, 2014
GRAMMAR APP that can help you while woroking online
Grammerly is a site that might be of interest to you...
Check them out!
Today's Grammerly FACEBOOK post included this tip:
If you’re like most English speakers, you know that there’s a difference between who and whom but you aren’t sure what that difference is. We’re here to help.
Who should be used to refer to the subject of a sentence.
Whom should be used to refer to the object of a sentence.
When in doubt, try this simple trick: If you can replace the word with ‘he’ or ‘she,’ use who. If you can replace it with ‘him’ or ‘her,’ use whom.
Here are two examples:
Who ate my sandwich? (Did he eat my sandwich? Did she eat my sandwich?)
Whom should I talk to about labeling food in the refrigerator? (Should I talk to him? Should I talk to her?)
To make sure you’re using the correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation in your online writing, use the free Grammarly app.
Check them out!
Today's Grammerly FACEBOOK post included this tip:
If you’re like most English speakers, you know that there’s a difference between who and whom but you aren’t sure what that difference is. We’re here to help.
Who should be used to refer to the subject of a sentence.
Whom should be used to refer to the object of a sentence.
When in doubt, try this simple trick: If you can replace the word with ‘he’ or ‘she,’ use who. If you can replace it with ‘him’ or ‘her,’ use whom.
Here are two examples:
Who ate my sandwich? (Did he eat my sandwich? Did she eat my sandwich?)
Whom should I talk to about labeling food in the refrigerator? (Should I talk to him? Should I talk to her?)
To make sure you’re using the correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation in your online writing, use the free Grammarly app.
Block Day
Block 6 WEDNESDAY - I was at St. Vincent de Paul for part of class. The first part of class was spent taking a GRAMMAR DIAGNOSTIC TEST to see what units we need to address. This is a tool for me, not to be entered into the gradebook.
After- there was time to read the short story THE LOTTERY by Shirley Jackson. A worksheet with questions (YOU DO NOT need to answer questions on the reading page) was passed out to complete after active reading the short story. DUE FRIDAY 9-19-14.
After I returned, block 6 corrected WC homework from yesterday and completed the IRONY study.
Blocks 1-3-5 on Thursday - I will be in class. We will start with WC correcting and Irony...then move on to the diagnostic and short story.
VOCABULARY QUIZ FRIDAY
After- there was time to read the short story THE LOTTERY by Shirley Jackson. A worksheet with questions (YOU DO NOT need to answer questions on the reading page) was passed out to complete after active reading the short story. DUE FRIDAY 9-19-14.
After I returned, block 6 corrected WC homework from yesterday and completed the IRONY study.
Blocks 1-3-5 on Thursday - I will be in class. We will start with WC correcting and Irony...then move on to the diagnostic and short story.
VOCABULARY QUIZ FRIDAY
Tuesday, September 16, 2014
Tuesday 9-16-14
Today Maus I WS was collected and Vocabulary Book LESSON 2 Completing the Sentences (evens) was used as review.
All classes completed the TPCASTT of I Dwell in Possibility by Emily Dickinson.
Block 1 Completed the IRONY WS. The rest of the blocks will on Block Day this week.
HOMEWORK DUE BLOCK DAY:
READ and Complete in the Writers Choice book...
690-691 ex2 evens
692-693 EX 3 odds
Reminder...
Friday...Vocabulary Quiz Lesson 2
Monday - Vocabulary Story Lesson 3
All classes completed the TPCASTT of I Dwell in Possibility by Emily Dickinson.
Block 1 Completed the IRONY WS. The rest of the blocks will on Block Day this week.
HOMEWORK DUE BLOCK DAY:
READ and Complete in the Writers Choice book...
690-691 ex2 evens
692-693 EX 3 odds
Reminder...
Friday...Vocabulary Quiz Lesson 2
Monday - Vocabulary Story Lesson 3
Monday, September 15, 2014
Monday 9-15-14
Today Vocabulary Lesson 2 stories were collected and Synonyms and Antonyms from lesson 2 were completed and corrected (pages 28-29).
We discussed the Emily Dickinson poem I dwell in possibility
Summer reading tests were passed back in some classes...everyone will have theirs by Tuesday.
VOCABULARY MAKE UP QUIZ was held at lunch in room 322 (air conditioned room 322)
REMINDERS:
Maus I Study Guide due Tuesday
Friday Vocabulary Quiz Lesson 2 (Multiple Choice)
Monday 9-22 Vocabulary Lesson 3 story is due
Tuesday 9-23 Maus II study guide is due
Friday 9-26 Vocabulary Quiz lesson 3 (MC format will be consistent)
We discussed the Emily Dickinson poem I dwell in possibility
Summer reading tests were passed back in some classes...everyone will have theirs by Tuesday.
VOCABULARY MAKE UP QUIZ was held at lunch in room 322 (air conditioned room 322)
REMINDERS:
Maus I Study Guide due Tuesday
Friday Vocabulary Quiz Lesson 2 (Multiple Choice)
Monday 9-22 Vocabulary Lesson 3 story is due
Tuesday 9-23 Maus II study guide is due
Friday 9-26 Vocabulary Quiz lesson 3 (MC format will be consistent)
Friday, September 12, 2014
Semester 1 Papers
The documents are able to be downloaded from the PAPERS PAGE of the class website.
Paper 1: Library of Congress Letters about Literature (titled 1415AuthorLetter)
Read online about the contest
Due Dates:
ROUGH DRAFT UPLOADED to www.turnitin.com by MONDAY 9-29-14 BY 11:59PM. Turn in PRINTED copy and rubric on TUESDAY 9-30-14 in class. We will have a peer-editing workshop in class.
FINAL DRAFT UPLOADED to www.turnitin.com by FRIDAY 10-2-14 BY 11:59PM. Turn in rubric in class FRIDAY 10-3-14.
Paper 2: CATE Creative Writing Contest (titled 1415CATEContest)
Due Dates:
ROUGH DRAFT UPLOADED to www.turnitin.com by MONDAY 10-13-14 BY 11:59PM. Turn in PRINTED copy and rubric on TUESDAY 10-14-14 in class. We will have a peer-editing workshop in class.
FINAL DRAFT UPLOADED to www.turnitin.com by TUESDAY 10-21-13 BY 11:59PM. Turn in rubric in class TUESDAY 10-21-14.
PAPER #3 Library Writing Contest
Due Dates:
ROUGH DRAFT UPLOADED to www.turnitin.com by MONDAY 11-3-14 BY 11:59PM. Turn in PRINTED copy and rubric on TUESDAY 11-4-14 in class. We will have a peer-editing workshop in class.
FINAL DRAFT UPLOADED to www.turnitin.com by FRIDAY 11-7-14 BY 11:59PM. Turn in rubric in class FRIDAY 11-7-14
A PERSONAL NARRATIVE will be started in Semester 1 and completed during Intersession/semester 2.
Paper 1: Library of Congress Letters about Literature (titled 1415AuthorLetter)
Read online about the contest
Due Dates:
ROUGH DRAFT UPLOADED to www.turnitin.com by MONDAY 9-29-14 BY 11:59PM. Turn in PRINTED copy and rubric on TUESDAY 9-30-14 in class. We will have a peer-editing workshop in class.
FINAL DRAFT UPLOADED to www.turnitin.com by FRIDAY 10-2-14 BY 11:59PM. Turn in rubric in class FRIDAY 10-3-14.
Paper 2: CATE Creative Writing Contest (titled 1415CATEContest)
Due Dates:
ROUGH DRAFT UPLOADED to www.turnitin.com by MONDAY 10-13-14 BY 11:59PM. Turn in PRINTED copy and rubric on TUESDAY 10-14-14 in class. We will have a peer-editing workshop in class.
FINAL DRAFT UPLOADED to www.turnitin.com by TUESDAY 10-21-13 BY 11:59PM. Turn in rubric in class TUESDAY 10-21-14.
PAPER #3 Library Writing Contest
Due Dates:
ROUGH DRAFT UPLOADED to www.turnitin.com by MONDAY 11-3-14 BY 11:59PM. Turn in PRINTED copy and rubric on TUESDAY 11-4-14 in class. We will have a peer-editing workshop in class.
FINAL DRAFT UPLOADED to www.turnitin.com by FRIDAY 11-7-14 BY 11:59PM. Turn in rubric in class FRIDAY 11-7-14
A PERSONAL NARRATIVE will be started in Semester 1 and completed during Intersession/semester 2.
Friday 9-12-14
Today we took the vocabulary quiz. Make-up quiz will be Monday at LUNCH!
After the quiz, papers were returned and there was time to read MAUS.
Reminders:
Vocabulary Story Due Monday
Maus study Guide Due Tuesday
Vocabulary quiz Friday
++Check previous posts for Vocabulary and Maus details!
After the quiz, papers were returned and there was time to read MAUS.
Reminders:
Vocabulary Story Due Monday
Maus study Guide Due Tuesday
Vocabulary quiz Friday
++Check previous posts for Vocabulary and Maus details!
Wednesday, September 10, 2014
Block Day 9-10 and 9-11
Blocks 1-3-and 6:
In class we will complete and correct:
Vocabulary Book page 19 (1-10) Completing the Sentences
Writers Choice Read page 697 and complete exercises 5 and 6 EVENS
We discussed MAN vs SELF and MAN vs SOCIETY conflicts in BOTH summer reading texts
We took the test
A POEM Was distributed...directions changed...COMPLETE the BEING CURIOUS SIDE #2 for FRIDAY...you DO NOT need to memorize the poem this week!!!
BLOCK 5 ... I will be gone for the first part of your class...
First you will take your test...then...
Completing the Sentences pages 19-20 in Vocabulary Book
Writers Choice read page 697 and complete exercises 5 and 6 evens
Read MAUS if you have extra time...
NOTE: The poem assignment in BOLD applies to you as well...
In class we will complete and correct:
Vocabulary Book page 19 (1-10) Completing the Sentences
Writers Choice Read page 697 and complete exercises 5 and 6 EVENS
We discussed MAN vs SELF and MAN vs SOCIETY conflicts in BOTH summer reading texts
We took the test
A POEM Was distributed...directions changed...COMPLETE the BEING CURIOUS SIDE #2 for FRIDAY...you DO NOT need to memorize the poem this week!!!
BLOCK 5 ... I will be gone for the first part of your class...
First you will take your test...then...
Completing the Sentences pages 19-20 in Vocabulary Book
Writers Choice read page 697 and complete exercises 5 and 6 evens
Read MAUS if you have extra time...
NOTE: The poem assignment in BOLD applies to you as well...
BONUS Literature Opportunities
Warwick's Bookstore in La Jolla (family owned) has many author events through the year. Check their website to see if there is an author event that you can make.
If you wish to attend an author event to get a bonus you must, not only have all required work done, but also print this post to obtain your parents signature for approval _____________________________________. Then you need to have an employee of Warwick's sign the form. You need to have a picture taken of you with the author.
Pay attention to the author during the presentation...come to see me BEFORE school the NEXT school day (with the signatures and photo) and share the experience with me!
If you wish to attend an author event to get a bonus you must, not only have all required work done, but also print this post to obtain your parents signature for approval _____________________________________. Then you need to have an employee of Warwick's sign the form. You need to have a picture taken of you with the author.
Pay attention to the author during the presentation...come to see me BEFORE school the NEXT school day (with the signatures and photo) and share the experience with me!
Tuesday, September 9, 2014
Tuesday 9-9-14
Today in class we will be in the library getting our groups and working on the Semester 1 project.
We will spend a few minutes completing and correcting Vocabulary in Context in the Vocabulary Book (page 27).
Block Day...we will review vocabulary, papers will be passed back, and the Summer Reading Test will be given. BRING MAUS to read if you finish your test before the block concludes!
We will spend a few minutes completing and correcting Vocabulary in Context in the Vocabulary Book (page 27).
Block Day...we will review vocabulary, papers will be passed back, and the Summer Reading Test will be given. BRING MAUS to read if you finish your test before the block concludes!
Semester 1 Project/Paper - Tuesday 9-9 in the LIBRARY
Tuesday 9-9 we will be in the library to get our groups and have an opportunity to begin researching for our semester 1 GROUP Project/INDIVIDUAL Paper. This semester we will have THREE larger papers...this is the first...since it is a GROUP Project I am giving you QUITE a bit of time to complete it/coordinate schedules. We will have THREE days to work in class/the library. This is the first of those days.
The document is linked on the PAPERS PAGE of the website and is called 1415English2Semester1Project.
The other papers this semester will be 100% individual. The group component will be in-class peer editing.
DUE November 3rd
LIBRARY DATES: October 13th and 20th
The document is linked on the PAPERS PAGE of the website and is called 1415English2Semester1Project.
The other papers this semester will be 100% individual. The group component will be in-class peer editing.
DUE November 3rd
LIBRARY DATES: October 13th and 20th
Monday, September 8, 2014
Monday 9-8-14
Today we turned in the vocabulary stories and completed and corrected Vocabulary Lesson 1 SYNONYMS and ANTONYMS.
We also completed a VTS - Visual Thinking Strategy Activity to practice looking close/reading close ... and backing up our claims with evidence.
We discussed Mitch Albom's use of FLASHBACKS in Tuesdays With Morrie.
Reminders:
Summer Reading Test (short answer format ... use COW) on BLOCK DAY
Vocabulary Quiz - Multiple Choice Format - on FRIDAY
HINT HINT HINT:
Maus 1 Study Guide is due NEXT WEEK...9-16-14. Start reading and working on the study guide. Perhaps read Chapter 1 tonight since there is nothing specific assigned!
We also completed a VTS - Visual Thinking Strategy Activity to practice looking close/reading close ... and backing up our claims with evidence.
We discussed Mitch Albom's use of FLASHBACKS in Tuesdays With Morrie.
Reminders:
Summer Reading Test (short answer format ... use COW) on BLOCK DAY
Vocabulary Quiz - Multiple Choice Format - on FRIDAY
HINT HINT HINT:
Maus 1 Study Guide is due NEXT WEEK...9-16-14. Start reading and working on the study guide. Perhaps read Chapter 1 tonight since there is nothing specific assigned!
Friday, September 5, 2014
BONUS Writing Opportunity - September
Stage of Life has monthly writing contests. If you wish to participate in the September contest and earn credit for the PAPERS category in the gradebook...
go to www.stageoflife.com
Look at the bottom left hand side of the webpage for the September Writing Contest.
To get credit from me...When you submit your entry you must...
1. Follow all guidelines for the contest...name of essay, submission guidelines, etc.
2. Forward to me the receipt for submission
3. Email me a copy of your submission (send in the body of the email...include word count...must be 250-500 words).
DUE DATE: September 29th.
go to www.stageoflife.com
Look at the bottom left hand side of the webpage for the September Writing Contest.
To get credit from me...When you submit your entry you must...
1. Follow all guidelines for the contest...name of essay, submission guidelines, etc.
2. Forward to me the receipt for submission
3. Email me a copy of your submission (send in the body of the email...include word count...must be 250-500 words).
DUE DATE: September 29th.
Tuesdays with Morrie Essential Questions
Essential Questions for today and Monday:
Who got more out of the Tuesday meetings, Mitch or Morrie?
What was the biggest lesson Mitch learned from his Tuesday meetings?
Both of our summer reading texts deal with the concept of materialism. Explain how both books represent this concept. What lesson can we draw from the books?
Morrie wants to be remembered as a "teacher till the end" ... how is that a fitting way to describe him?
Morrie shared his life with everyone. He died alone. Why is this significant?
What role do FLASHBACKS play in the story?
Who got more out of the Tuesday meetings, Mitch or Morrie?
What was the biggest lesson Mitch learned from his Tuesday meetings?
Both of our summer reading texts deal with the concept of materialism. Explain how both books represent this concept. What lesson can we draw from the books?
Morrie wants to be remembered as a "teacher till the end" ... how is that a fitting way to describe him?
Morrie shared his life with everyone. He died alone. Why is this significant?
What role do FLASHBACKS play in the story?
Wednesday, September 3, 2014
Block Days 9-3 and 9-4
Homework: Complete Hunger Games WS - due Friday - Archetypes
Today in class we read pages 687-689 in Writes Choice and completed exercise 1 page 689
We discussed Hunger Games WS that were due Tuesday (Symbolism/Irony/Real World Connections)
Miscellaneous items were collected...Binder Checks, Turnitin.com, Upfront Money, and Kleenex.
Today in class we read pages 687-689 in Writes Choice and completed exercise 1 page 689
We discussed Hunger Games WS that were due Tuesday (Symbolism/Irony/Real World Connections)
Miscellaneous items were collected...Binder Checks, Turnitin.com, Upfront Money, and Kleenex.
Tuesday, September 2, 2014
Tuesday 9-2
Today we completed some classroom organization:
I did a binder check...all students who were not prepared need to show me their binder either between 7:15-7:30 Wednesday AM or while I am on LUNCH duty on Wednesday.
Some classes created their "card" ... the rest will tomorrow.
Grades have been posted on SOTW.
If you have not turned in your UPFRONT MAGAZINE MONEY...it is due NO LATER than FRIDAY 9-5-14.
In class we worked on WRITERS CHOICE PAGES 666-667
We completed exercises 8-9-10 evens
Our First Grammar Unit...Commonly Confused Terms
The plan for block day and Friday:
Writers Choice
Summer Reading Discussion
Homework Due Monday: Vocabulary Story Lesson 1 (typed...see previous blog for details)
I included a picture of The Book Thief and Divergent
...TWO GREAT MOVIES...and even GREATER BOOKS.
I did a binder check...all students who were not prepared need to show me their binder either between 7:15-7:30 Wednesday AM or while I am on LUNCH duty on Wednesday.
Some classes created their "card" ... the rest will tomorrow.
Grades have been posted on SOTW.
If you have not turned in your UPFRONT MAGAZINE MONEY...it is due NO LATER than FRIDAY 9-5-14.
In class we worked on WRITERS CHOICE PAGES 666-667
We completed exercises 8-9-10 evens
Our First Grammar Unit...Commonly Confused Terms
The plan for block day and Friday:
Writers Choice
Summer Reading Discussion
Homework Due Monday: Vocabulary Story Lesson 1 (typed...see previous blog for details)
I included a picture of The Book Thief and Divergent
Friday, August 29, 2014
Maus Unit Details
The book we will work on AFTER discussing Summer Reading is MAUS. I am providing this information if you wish to start reading NOW.
Read MAUS 1 and complete the study guide by Tuesday 9-16-14
Read MAUS 2 and complete the study guide by Tuesday 9-23-14
The study guide can be found on the MAUS page of the class website...as well as key information about the unit.
The document is titled 1415MausIandIIReadingWS
Maus TEST ... CHANGED TO TUESDAY OCTOBER 28th
IF you like Graphic Novels...You might find another of interest in this list of TOP 10 Graphic Novels by Time Magazine.
Read MAUS 1 and complete the study guide by Tuesday 9-16-14
Read MAUS 2 and complete the study guide by Tuesday 9-23-14
The study guide can be found on the MAUS page of the class website...as well as key information about the unit.
The document is titled 1415MausIandIIReadingWS
Maus TEST ... CHANGED TO TUESDAY OCTOBER 28th
IF you like Graphic Novels...You might find another of interest in this list of TOP 10 Graphic Novels by Time Magazine.
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
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
Thursday, August 28, 2014
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.
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.
Wednesday, August 27, 2014
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.
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.
Tuesday, August 26, 2014
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.
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:
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:
Thursday, August 21, 2014
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:
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:
Thursday, June 5, 2014
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)
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)
Wednesday, June 4, 2014
Final Grades ... will be posted BEFORE Thursday's First Final Exam
I will stay up LATE to get them done for you.
Tuesday, June 3, 2014
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
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
Monday, June 2, 2014
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.
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.
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