Block Day 9-16 and 9-17

We will start class with papers being passed out as students complete an exercise from Vocabulary Book 2 (Completing the sentenced - evens) and The WC Book pages 723 EX 11 Odds.

The second part of class will be the summer reading test.

Tuesday 9-15-15

Today:
We turned in the first NEWS article analysis of the semester.
We completed and corrected Vocabulary Lesson 2 SYNONYMS and WC Pages 720-721 EX 9 Odds

We discussed Cultural expectations on MEN (connecting it with conflicts in the book)
We discussed CONFLICTS in Tuesday with Morrie
We discussed Mitch and Morrie helping one another resolve some conflicts

Mondayv 9-14-15

Today we completed and corrected VOCABULARY LESSON 2 Antonyms (all) and Completing the Sentences (evens)

Vocabulary Story Lesson 2 was turned in

We discussed Tuesdays with Morrie (conflicts discussed MAN vs MAN, MAN vs NATURE, MAN vs SELF, and MAN vs SOCIETY)

Upcoming Due Dates:

NEWS assignment due tomorrow
Summer Reading Teat BLOCK DAY ... FORMAT: 4 essay/short answer questions given...pick 3
Vocabulary Quiz Friday

Friday 9-11-15

Friday Vocabulary Quiz Lesson 1 will be taken ... after the quiz...ACTIVE READ the short story THE LOTTERY ... link on CANVAS if you lose the paper

Also due Monday...Vocabulary Story Lesson 2

See you Monday!

Block Days 9-9 and 9-10, 2015

Today in class we shared Summer Reading projects and completed and corrected Vocabulary Book Lesson 1 Choosing the Right Word.

REMEMBER: Quiz Friday - Multiple Choice - Definitions, Synonyms, Antonyms, and Filling in the Blanks

After we discussed the Character Chart and how to provide THOROUGH textual evidence to support a response.

We also discussed Mitch Albom's use of flashbacks:
Why he may have used them
What they provide the reader
Why they are in italics vs normal font for the "real time" text


Block 4 was given the conflict chart but did not work on it
Block 4 did not get to How to Mark a Book

Block 6 - same as block 4

Blocks 3 we got as far as blocks 4 and 6

Block 5: - same as 4-6-3 PLUS had a discussion on cultural expectations of men in relationship to the CHARACTER MITCH

Tuesday 9-8-15

Today in class we completed and corrected Vocabulary Book LESSON 1 Completing the Sentences (all)
FRIDAY - Multiple Choice Quiz...Lesson 1 ... KNOW: Synonyms, Antonyms, Definitions, and Completing the Sentences

I also collected the rest of the Supplies/Upfront payment

Some more people shared out their CREATIVE section of Summer Reading

Several Beginning of the School Year...Housekeeping Details need to be taken care of...TODAY...PORTFOLIO MOVE from 9th to 10th to 11th grade

Class Discussion today and block day: Characters, conflicts, quotes from Tuesdays With Morrie

Papers Returned: Where I am From Poem (if not displayed on the wall), Summer Reading (if not returned Friday), and Vocabulary Story

Friday 9-4-15

Today in class we completed and corrected WC p. 718-719 ex 5 and 7 odds

We also shared Summer Reading Projects and papers were returned (Blocks 3-5).
Read the comments

HW: Upfront Money and all supplies by Tuesday 9-8-15

Block Days 9/2 and 9/3

WC we will start with UNIT 20 Capitalization

In Class we ...Completed and corrected exercises 1, 3, and 4 ODDS

Where i am From Poems were collected and supplies as well

We started discussing TUESDAYS WITH MORRIE ... CHARACTERIZATION. We defined Static, Flat, Dynamic, and Round Characters and CARTED with Textual Evidents

TRANSCENDING KEY IDEAS TODAY:
ALWAYS USE EVIDENCE
KID...is a baby goat...do not refer to young people with this slang term

Where I am From Poem, Vocabulary Stories, and Collecting Supplies

Today in class we completed correcting Vocabulary Book Lesson 1 Synonyms ans Antonyms

We went through the directions for the Where I am From Poem due Block Day and while students worked on the pre-write/draft, I collected supplies.

Procedures for Absence, Where I am From Poem, Vocabualry 1-3

I'll post what we did in class here for people who are absent ... or for those who forgot and need a reminder. Posts will be up most days by 4 PM.

Today in class we discussed using the blog to find out what happens in class when you are absent. Between Friday and today we discussed grades, BONUS opportunities, alternate assignments, eligibility for AP, and class procedures.

In class we started Vocabulary Lesson 1 Synonyms and Antonyms ... each block was at a different point in correcting the assignment.

I collected supplies, money, and did a binder check.

Assignments Posted on Canvas:
Where I am From Poem
Vocabulary Lessons 1-3 stories, quizzes, and test

Welcome to English 2

Today we discussed Supplies needed for class, introduced one another, and turned in Summer Reading Homework.

Bring in the money for the Upfront Magazine between now and September 8th!

Summer Reading for INCOMING 10th Grade Students

2015-2016 Summer Reading Assignments are posted on the class website. Click HERE to be directed to that page.

DOWNLOAD the document ....

STEP 1 CLICK the DOWN ARROW
STEP 2 Save the document to your computer
STEP 3 Type your answers under the question
STEP 4 Print and bring to class day 1 .. with your book!

Summer Reading for English 3 ... ANNOUNCEMENT #2

ACTIVE Read ... ANNOTATE within the text...use post-its to mark key details

The Grapes of Wrath
Invisible Man

Bring your notes and both books to class the first day of school.

Monday 6-1-15

Today I passed back all remaining papers and we reviewed Vocabulary...completing and correcting Analogies page 203, Word Associations page 205 (evens) and other sections "on the fly" in each class.

We spent the rest of the time on our Tempest Essay.

Wednesday - Final Exam.

Wednesday and Thursday May 27th and 28th

Wednesday we moved papers from our class binders to our portfolios. We took our Vocabulary Lesson 15 quiz. An upfront Magazine was passed out.

Thursday block 5 completed The Five People you meet in Heaven...Homework...Vocabulary Book pages 196-197.

Thursday Blocks 1-3-6 completed and corrected vocabulary book pages 196-917.

Everyone discussed The Tempest (Elements of a Fairy Tale, Prospero's Flaws, the title Tempest vs The Island)and completed portfolio document transfers.

Monday: Tempest Discussion and Tempest Essay

Tuesday 5-26-15

Today we met in the library. As the computers started, we completed and corrected Vocabulary Lesson 15 Completing the Sentence EVENS...Homework...ODDS.

We updated and printed our resumes in Naviance.

Tomorrow after the VOCABULARY LESSON 15 Quiz we will transfer papers to our classroom portfolio and discuss The Tempest. (Block 5 needs to finish The Five People You Meet in Heaven.

Friday 5-22-15

Today everyone turned in The Tempest Project. Blocks 1 and 3 completed The Five People You Meet in Heaven. Block 1 started to discuss elements of a FAIRY TALE. Block 5 and 6 discussed The Tempest...Prospero's Flaws...and his TRAGIC FLAW.

Tuesday:
Meet in the library...first half of class we will update our resumes. Second half of class we will discuss The Tempest...Block 5 will complete The Five People You Meet in Heaven.

Wednesday:
Vocabulary Quiz Lesson 15
Transfer papers to classroom portfolio

Wednesday and Thursday:
Discuss The Tempest

Block Day

Poetry Books were collected.

We read a WSJ article about writing in Emojis

Block 6 completed The Five People You Meet in Heaven
Block 1 left off at 2:05
Block 3 left off at 1:52
Block 5 left off at 1:57

BONUS: Create a sentence in Emoji "characters" and words about The Tempest.
Requirements: 10-20 "Enoji Characters" and 5-10 words, Include a ranslation into normal conversation beneath.
DUE NO LATER THAN TUESDAY 5-26-15 7:15 AM.

Due Friday...Tempest Project

Book Buy Back Information

Keep Writers Choice for NEXT YEAR

Message I was told to pass on to you:

FRESHMEN, SOPHOMORES, & JUNIORS: two days for book returns; Wednesday, June 3 and Thursday, June 4, both days from 7 am – 1:30 pm. Underclassmen are NOT allowed to return books during the Senior return.

All returns and buy-backs take place in the ASB room.

·If a student fails to return any textbooks here on campus, it now becomes their responsibility to return their books directly to Follett through the mail. To do this, students must access the online bookstore through Saints’ website and click on the link for book returns. If students do this, they are financially responsible for the shipping costs. Therefore, don’t mess around and miss the on-campus returns.

·If a student “rented” a book, it must be returned or their parents’ account will be charged full price for a replacement book.

Tuesday 5-19-15

Announcements:
Friday TIE DAY
Friday's Vocabulary Quiz was moved to WEDNESDAY 5-27-15

Today in class we completed and corrected Vocabulary Lesson 15 Choosing the Right Word
We discussed VTS (block 1)
We read and discussed WSJ articles

Poetry Project Due Block Day
Tempest Project due Friday

Monday 5-18-15

Share Upfront Article from Friday

Complete and Correct Vocabulary Lesson 15 Synonyms and Antonyms

Continue to watch The Five People You Meet in Heaven and take notes

Upcoming:
Poetry Packet Due Block Day
Tempest Project Due Friday
Vocabulary Quiz Friday (lesson 15)

Friday 5-15-15

Vocabulary Quiz Lesson 15

After Quiz ... Read Upfront Magazine (Cover China's Cram Schools) ... discuss one article in Class on Monday.

Thursday 5-14-15

Complete and Correct Vocabulary Lesson 14 Completing the Sentences

Vocabulary Lesson 14 will be returned

Begin watching and taking notes The Five People You Meet in Heaven

Vocabulary Quiz 14 Tomorrow

Block Day

Time in the Library to start working on Poetry Packet - Due Block Day next week 5/20 or 5/21 depending on the block.

Assignment is 1415PoetryBook on the Papers Page of the Class Website.

Monday 5-11-15

Corrected Vocabulary Lesson 14 Synonyms and Antonyms

Papers Returned

Completed and Corrected Vocabulary Lesson 14 Choosing the Right Word

Discussed Upfront Article

Poetry Workshop - Epigram and Elegy

Tempest and VTS if time...

Friday 5-8-15

Today we took the Vocabulary Quiz for Lesson 13

After...

Homework:
Vocabulary Lesson 14 Synonyms and Antonyms
Sonnet Draft
Read 1 Article from NEW Upfront Magazine

Monday...
Vocabulary Review
Poetry Practice
Tempest

NEXT WEEK...
Mass on Tuesday
Block Days Tuesday and Wednesday

Thursday 5-7-15

Today we completed and corrected Vocabulary Lesson 13 Choosing the Right Words 11-25

We discussed Wall Street Journal articles and read a new article to discern TONE and TARGET AUDIENCE

We continued our Poetry Workshop with SONNETS

Tomorrow: VOCABULARY QUIZ Lesson 13

Monday - Complete Poetry Workshop (Epigram and Elegy)

Monday May 4th and Tuesday/Wednesday May 5/6 Block Day

Monday 5-4

We corrected Friday's Homework...Vocabulary Lesson 13 Synonyms and Antonyms
We completed and corrected Lesson 13 Choosing the Right Word (1-10)
I passed back some papers

We discussed the Upfront Magazine from Friday.

Due Block Day - Tempest Reading WS.

Block Days:
Tempest Reading WS collected
Vocabulary Lesson 13 Completing the sentences (all) will be completed and corrected as papers passed back
Upfront Discussion
VTS Discussion
Poetry Workshop
Tempest Discussion, if time

FRIDAY - Vocabulary Quiz Lesson 13

Stage of Life BONUS...Due May 10th

Complete Stage of Life bonus according to their rules...PLUS

Add word count (425-475 words) in parenthesis after last word.

Send me a copy of your submission ... in ESSAY format...that means AT LEAST THREE PARAGRAPHS.

Forward to me the email confirmation Stage of Life sends to you.

Friday May 1st

Today we completed a brief discussion of Frankenstein...Victor's Fatal Flaw

We took our Frankenstein test

After the test:
Read Upfront
Complete Vocabulary Lesson 13 Synonyms and Antonyms

Due Next Week:
Tempest Reading WS - Block Day
Vocabulary Quiz lesson 13 on Friday 5-8-15

Block Days ... April 29 and 30

Block 6:
Papers were returned
Projects/Rubrics Collected
WC completed and corrected Pages 601 ex 3, 603 ex 4, 605 ex 5
Verbs will be covered on FINAL EXAM but WC can be left at HOME till next year!

We discussed Frankenstein:
Nature of Victor and the Creature
Personality of Victor and the Creature
How this is a story of the HUMAN CONDITION
Culpability of Victor and the Creature

We discussed AUTHOR'S WRITING STYLE

We did not get to WSJ ... will do so Friday before the TEST.

Tuesday 4-28-15

Today we completed and corrected WC page 599-600 ex 1 odd and ex 2 evens

We also completed verb ws 21-30

(BLOCK 5 will correct Block Day)

Homework...Due Block Day...Frankenstein Individual Project
Blocks 1-3-6 Read WSJ Article

In class discussed:
Examples of how Victor's health declined as his conscience is burdened (similar to Macbeth and Lady Macbeth)
Prometheus Myth...connections to the novel
Ozymandias
Block Day Continue discussions...add more. Multiple Choice test FRIDAY.

Monday April 27th

Today we completed Verb WS 11-20 and corrected 1-20...Homework 21-30.

This week we will complete our verb study and will be able to leave Writers Choice at home...till next school year. Verbs WILL be on the final exam.

The final Vocabulary Story was turned in today.

Due Block Day: Frankenstein Individual Project

FRANKENSTEIN TEST moved back to Friday (Multiple Choice Format).

In Class Discussion:
Ozymandias and Prometheus Myth

Friday 4-24-15

Today in class we will discuss the WSJ article that you were assigned block day. Then we will take the Vocabulary Test for lessons 10-12

After the quiz...complete 1-10 in the VERB Review Worksheet. Homework if not completed in class.

Homework:
Vocabulary Story Lessons 13-15 Due Monday
Frankenstein INDIVIDUAL Project due on BLOCK DAY
Frankenstein Test (MC) Block Day

FINAL EXAM STUDY GUIDE

Your Semester 2 Exam will comprise of an essay based on THE TEMPEST in class on Monday June 1st.

On Wednesday June 3rd the Semester Exam will consist of:
100 multiple Choice/Short Answer Questions based on Vocabulary Lessons 13-15, The Tempest, Verbs, and Poetry.
1 Essay based on ALL Novels read through the course of the year.

Block Days 4-22 and 4-23

Block 6:
Completed and corrected WC pages 592-593 ex 13 odds and 14 evens
We corrected WC pages assigned yesterday
We finished Frankenstein Projects
We played BINGO
HW: Read WSJ article to discuss before Friday's Vocabulary Lessons 10-12 TEST


Block 1:
Completed and corrected WC pages 592-593 ex 13 odds and 14 evens
After the final Frankenstein Presentations we had VOCABULARY BINGO BONUS.
HW: Read WSJ article to discuss before Friday's Vocabulary Lessons 10-12 TEST


Block 3:
Completed and corrected WC pages 592-593 ex 13 odds and 14 evens
After the final Frankenstein Presentations we had VOCABULARY BINGO BONUS.
We spent the last few minutes of class looking at this week's VTS.
HW: Read WSJ article to discuss before Friday's Vocabulary Lessons 10-12 TEST


Block 5:
Completed and corrected WC pages 592-593 ex 13 odds and 14 evens and Corrected the WC activities from earlier in the week.
After the final Frankenstein Presentations we had VOCABULARY BINGO BONUS.
HW: Read WSJ article to discuss before Friday's Vocabulary Lessons 10-12 TEST

Tuesday 4-21-15

Today we completed Scheduled Frankenstein Presentations from Yesterday and Today.

Block 1 corrected the WC Homework from yesterday and Blocks 1, 3 continued to discuss Ozymandias

HOMEWORK Due BLOCK DAY:
WC page 590-591
Ex 10 evens
Ex 11 odds
Ex 12 evens

Block 5 we had 2 Frankenstein Presentations
Block 6 had 2 Frankenstein presentations, corrected WC, and looked at VTS

Monday 4-20-15

Today we completed a vocabulary lesson 10 review activity...TEST Lessons 10-12 on Friday.

We discussed article from WSJ that you read over the weekend

Frankenstein Presentation #4

If time,discuss the poem Ozymandias...otherwise tomorrow we will accomplish this

HOMEWORK:
Writers Choice
page 581 Ex 1 odds
page 584 Ex 3 odds
page 585 Ex 4 evens

Friday 4-17-15

Today we took Vocabulary Quiz Lessons 11-12

After the Quiz...HOMEWORK...read 1 article from the Wall Street Journal
Underline Thesis
Circle Focus Statement
Prepare to discuss article in class on Monday

NOTE: There is no work to turn in next week unless you are in a group that still must present Frankenstein. Use this time to work on your Frankenstein INDIVIDUAL Projects!

Naviance Change

The final Homeroom will attend training THURSDAY 4-23 ... therefore Do What You Are and Resume from that group is due in class Friday 4-24-15

BONUS

Grossmont Community College Literary Arts Festival

Attend at least one event at the festival...

The week of April 27th

Instructions:
Bring this blog post and have it signed by BOTH your PARENTS ____________________ and the Ticket Sales People at Grossmont ________________________.
Take a picture with the presenters.
Take notes at the presentations.
Write a 200 word reflection on what you learned about being a writer from attending the festival.

IF YOU CAN...Interview an author and ask him/her:
1. What advice would you give to a young writer?
2. From where does he/she draw inspiration?
3. What writers influenced you?

DUE... Friday 5-1-15 7:10 AM

BONUS ... REQUIRES IMMEDIATE ACTION

There is a writing contest in which you must REGISTER...by April 20th.

If you wish to participate in writing a 500 word short story (no specific topic so a vocab story can work) ... you must COMMIT no later than class time on Monday.

Some Details include:
A short story of 500 words. You choose the topic. Use your imagination and create a story that includes descriptive settings, colorful characters, dialogue, conflict and solutions. Perhaps you want to write a story about dragons or a day in the country, or a day in the city. Maybe you like mysteries, or adventure, or travel. Use your imagination and write about what interests you. Your story will be judged on spelling, grammar and sentence structure, as well as plot, dialogue, conflict and solutions.

Those that commit will be given the specific entry details (what details to include on cover sheet, etc.)

Submissions must be sent no later than MAY 1st.

THIS WILL BE CONSIDERED a BONUS.

Block Day April 15 and 16

Block 6 completed and corrected Vocabulary Lesson 11 Completing the Sentences Unit 11 (odds)
We discussed this week's VTS and had the Frankenstein presentations for Groups 1-2.

Vocabulary Quiz for ALL BLOCKS Friday ... Units 11-12

Blocks 1-3-5 ... Thursday

Tuesday 4-14-15

Today in class we completed and corrected Vocabulary Lesson 12 Choosing the Right Word (evens)

Two groups presented Frankenstein Group Projects

Homework:
Completing the Sentences Lesson 12 (even)

Monday 4-13-15 ... Start of the 4th Quarter

Today in class we wrote down due dates on the calendar for the 4th Quarter.
We completed and corrected Vocabulary Lesson 12 Synonyms and Antonyms - Friday Vocab Quiz 11-12

We started a discussion about Frankenstein: What it means to be HUMAN. We will connect this conversation and the novel to the UN Declaration of Universal Human Rights Document.

Group Presentations will begin with TWO Groups going tomorrow.

The Tempest Unit Assignments...

Audiobook

Online Book

Read The Tempest and complete 1415TempestReadingWS by Tuesday May 5th
Complete 1415TempestProject by Friday 5-22-15.

Both documents can be found on THE TEMPEST page of the class website.

April 1st

Today in class we started with time to work with our Frankenstein Group Mates on our Group Project. Papers were returned and we discussed a VTS.

The quiz on vocabulary 10-11 was give the last 30 minutes. An Upfront Magazine was given for after the quiz.

Homework over break:
Frankenstein Group Projects!

April Stage of Life Bonus

Complete the APRIL STAGE OF LIFE BONUS by 4-17-15.

Follow the directions on Stage of Life and ...

1. Include word count (400-450 words in parenthesis at the end of your response)
2. Email me the receipt they send you.
3. Email me a copy of your submission.

Tuesday

Today we corrected the Vocabulary Homework from last night as well as completed and corrected lesson 10 page 135.

Each class had about 20 minutes to work with their teams on the group presentations that start the day after break.

Blocks 1 and 6 got to the VTS...the other classes will tomorrow.

Wednesday - Group Presentation planning time, VTS, Vocabulary lessons 10-11 quiz. TIE DAY!

Bonus Opportunity I was made aware of in ANAHEIM

If you are interested in attending WONDER CON in Anaheim over Easter Weekend...or have the time...

Here's How you can get a BONUS

1. Bring your admission ticket and a picture of yourself with AUTHORS.
2. Attend sessions where the author's speak OR go to author's booths...

Ask authors these questions...and 3 more of your own:
1. What inspired them to be an author...of graphic novels/comics?
2. Do they see themselves more as writers or artists? Explain.
3. What do they do to get inspiration for future stories?
4. Would they like to see their stories made into movies (other than for the financial rewards)? Explain.
5. What advice would they give to young people about their industry?
6. What do they think it takes to be successful in their industry?
7. What skills should one develop if they wish to succeed in the industry?

Meet at least 5 authors!

Bring this to school 7 AM Monday 3-13-15...our first day back after break.

Monday 3-30-15

Short Week...Spring Break is Almost Here!

Today Frankenstein WS will be collected and Vocab Lesson 11 Completing the Sentences will be completed and corrected.

Papers will be passed out at this is done

THEN

we will resume the writing exam.

HOMEWORK:
1. Vocabulary Lesson 11 Choosing the Right Word (EVENS)
2. READ COMMENTS ON TURNITIN.COM for FINAL DRAFT of Argumentative Paper

Wednesday...Vocabulary Quiz...Lessons 10-11

TIE DAY Wednesday

Friday 3-27-15

Today we corrected Vocabulary Lesson 11 Synonyms and Antonyms

We had the rest of the time to work on the writing Exam.

Monday - Frankenstein Complete Reading WS is due

Monday We will finish writing exam in class. If you were absent you have Before school Mon-Tues-Wed to complete the exam...7 AM -7:35 AM each day.

Block Days

Writing Exam all day!

Homework...
Vocabulary Lesson 11 Synonyms and Antonyms
Continue reading Frankenstein...Reading WS due Monday 3-30-15

Bonus Opportunity

I know it is a drive BUT if you were planning to go to LA to visit family or were interested in checking out USC's campus as a potential "school for you" this might be the time...

April 18th and 19th Los Angeles Times Festival of Books on USC's Campus - details on the website.

If you plan on going, see me in school the week before and I will give you an assignment.

Naviance Update...

Mr. Sipper's Homeroom will have training April 16th...therefore APRIL 17th the resume and Do What You Are Inventory are due in English Class.

There is NO Homeroom this week. Classes begin at 8:45 on Thursday.

Tuesday 3-24-15 Writing Exam...Vocabulary...and FRANKENSTEIN

Today we corrected Vocabulary Lesson 10 Choosing the Right Word and Completing the Sentences (1-10 each)

DUE FRIDAY - Lesson 11 Synonyms and Antonyms

Getty Museum Prezis are due emailed to me TODAY ... make sure all group members' names are included

Due Monday - Frankenstein Reading WS

Wednesday 4-1-15...Vocabulary Quiz Lessons 10-11

Monday 3-23-15

Today Vocabulary Story Lesson 10-12 was collected. We corrected Vocabulary Lesson 10 Synonyms and Antonyms.

HOMEWORK:
Ballad
Vocabulary Lesson 10 (1-10 for both) completing the sentences and choosing the right word

Alumni Association Poetry Contest

Poetry Contest – Alumni Association – Due in class TUESDAY 3-24-15

Write a BALLAD about your Sophomore Year at Saints:
4-6 stanzas
At least one series of “threes”
Verses of 4 lines
Rhyme: abac or aabb to start can change to acbc
A line can repeat…if at least one word is changed

Need a TITLE
And your name…see example below:



CENTER this information:

Title (3 to 5 words)
By: YOUR NAME and Graduation Year

Friday 3-20-15

Today we took Vocabulary Lesson 7-9 test

Homework:
Vocab Story 10-12 due Monday (see Blog Post from Feb. with all Story Prompts/Directions)
Vocabulary Lesson 10 Synonyms and Antonyms
Ballad due Tuesday

Writing Exam Next Week.

Block Days 3-18 and 3-19

Block 6:
Frankenstein Discussion that Blocks 1-3-5 had last week on block day:
Story within a story within a story concept
Nature vs Nurture
Romantic Quests
FOILs
Female Supporting Cast...significant Role in the story ... Females are static but cause dramatic change in males
Dynamic Round, Dynamic Flat, Static Round and Static Flat characters (reminder of this categorization)

Then we had BINGO BONUS, discussed WSJ, and started writing poems

BALLAD draft due Friday.


BLOCK 1-3-5
Bingo Bonus For Vocabulary Test
Discussed WSJ Articles
Poetry

All Classes: Bring in a DRAFT of the ballad...I will look at it during the vocabulary test tomorrow...due Tuesday 3-24-15.

St. Patrick's Day

All blocks completed and corrected Vocabulary Book Pages 118-119

Block 1 discussed WSJ/Upfront

Blocks 3/5/6 Poetry writing Workshop: Limerick and Tanka

Homework:
Blocks 1-5-6 WSJ article for Block Day

Monday 3-16-15

Today each block was on a different path...by block day we will reunite!

All blocks discussed / reminder of upcoming due dates.

All blocks...completed and corrected Vocabulary Book pages 12-121

All blocks: Naviance, if due Friday, was collected today.

Block 1: WSJ and Upfront article from Friday is Homework.
Worked on writing Poems...Limericks and Tankas

Block 3: Discussed WSJ and Upfront from Friday.

Block 5: Discussed WSJ and Upfront from Friday

Block 6: Wrote down Frankenstein Assignments, got group Partners, discussed WSJ
HOMEWORK: Read Group Project directions...ask questions tomorrow in class (if any), read 1 article from Upfront to discuss in class tomorrow...starting page 6 or after.

Friday 3-13-15

Vocabulary Quiz Lesson 9 today

After Quiz:
Read 1 article from the WSJ and 1 from the upfront (not one we read in class). Underline focus statement, circle thesis, make note of author purpose, potential bias, and ... have an opinion. We will share MONDAY!

READ FRANKENSTEIN!

March 11th Field Trip ... March 12th Block Day

Blocks 1-3-5 completed and corrected Vocabulary Pages 113-114 and 117 (Block 5 also did page 103)
Papers were returned

We also discussed the following concepts from Frankenstein:
Story within a Story with in a Story
Nature vs Nuture
FOIL
Female as KEY Supporting cast...female author's voice emerging

HINT...perhaps divide the number of pages in the book by days left to read...write down daily that you need to read ___ number of pages for homework.

Tuesday 3-10-15 Library Work Day

The Argumentative Paper is due tonight...uploaded to turnitin.com by 11:59 PM

Be at school by 6:15 AM ... tie day attire...pack food!
We are scheduled to return by 6 PM.

Monday 3-9-15

Blocks 1-3-5 completed and corrected Vocabulary Lesson 9 Synonyms and corrected Completing the sentences that was homework on Friday. We discussed our WSJ Articles as well.

Blocks 1-3-5 discussed the Frankenstein project and were given their groups. Homework due Thursday...read GROUP PROJECT Assignment.

Blocks 1-3-5 Vocabulary Homework...Antonyms Vocabulary Lesson 9

Blocks 1-3-5 Started to discuss Frankenstein...will continue Thursday:
Story within a Story within a Story concept
Romantic Quest
Role of Females in story
Creation of Story

ARGUMENTATIVE RUBRIC DUE FOR ALL IN CLASS TOMORROW
VOCABULARY QUIZ FRIDAY
FRIDAY NAVIANCE (2 DOCS) DUE FOR PRUTER/GORMLY'S HOMEROOMS


BLOCK 6 TODAY
completed and corrected (corrected first half) Vocabulary Lesson 9 Synonyms and corrected Completing the sentences that was homework on Friday. We discussed our WSJ Articles as well. Tomorrow Macbeth Short Answer.

Block 6 started POETRY UNIT. Discussing word choice in poems and we started to Look at Roethke's The Waking.


Blocks will be back on track early next week.

Friday 3-6-15

Each class was assigned a WSJ article...we discussed the article and focus/thesis stetment.

We took our vocabulary quiz lesson 8

AFTER Quiz ... HOMEWORK...
Read WSJ article assigned to the class - Underline Focus Statement, Circle Thesis Statement
Continue revising paper - Rubric due in class Tuesday - Paper finalized and uploaded to Turnitin.com by 11:59 PM Tuesday night
Bring Frankenstein Book to class on Monday
Complete Vocabulary Lesson 9 Completing the Sentences

Frankenstein UNIT Assignments

Complete Reading Frankenstein and Turn in 1415Reading WS by Monday March 30th.

Frankenstein GROUP Project begins the day we return from Easter Break.
Intro/Preface/Letters - Monday 4-13-15
Chapters 1-5 - Tuesday 4-14-15
Chapters 6-9 - Block Day 4-15/16-15
Chapters 10-15 Monday 4-20-15
Chapters 16-20 - Tuesday 4-21-15
Chapters 21-end - Block Day 4-22/23-15

Frankenstein Test: Block Day 4-29/30-15
Frankenstein Project Due on Test Day (scored as part of test)

Documents on Frankenstein Page of website
1415FrankensteinReadingWS
1415FrankensteinGROUPProject
1415FrankensteinINDIVIDUALProject


THESE DATES were posted on SOTW 3-10-15

School Play - The Tempest - Bonus

The play will be held four days next week. If you wish a bonus, please attend ONE performance, print out this blog post and staple your ticket to the blog post.

Come to room 322 TUESDAY 3-17-15 BEFORE SCHOOL (7 AM) for an assignment. Bring this paper, the ticket stapled to it, and a picture of yourself at the play.

If you are IN the play...bring this blog post and a picture of yourself in costume OR with other members of the crew on set either before or after the play.

Block Day

Vocabulary Lesson 8 Completing the Sentences was completed and corrected
We discussed the Wall Street Journal
We went over VTS answers from Monday

ANNOUNCEMENT: BRING FRANKENSTEIN FRIDAY!

We discussed Macbeth Themes/Irony

Last 30 minutes...short answer quiz.

Block 6 was behind...their quiz will be Monday.

FRANKENSTEIN

Bring the book with you to class as of Monday 3-9-15

Free Audiobook

Another Free Audiobook Site

READ the BOOK ONLINE

Tuesday 3-3-15

Today we worked on peer editing and revising our papers (in the library).

Stage of Life - March Bonus

Deadline: March 23rd.

Stage of Life's topic for March is about the weather. Fitting after we have been discussing weather as it relates to Macbeth.

Complete the guidelines for submission to Stage of Life. Include a word count after final word (must be 400-475 words).

Forward to me the receipt Stage of Life sends you.

Email me your submission in the BODY of an email.

Registration for the Field Trip is Overdue

Please go to www.sahs.org and sign up today...3-2-15!

Thanks!

Monday 3-2-15 ... upcoming assignments

Today in class we completed and corrected Vocabulary Lesson 8 Synonyms and Antonyms. Some papers were returned.

A Wall Street Journal was given to each block. Read your assigned article for Block Day. Underline FOCUS STATEMENT and circle THESIS STATEMENT.

We discussed upcoming assignments:
Due tonight
2 peer edits on turnitin.com and completing colored paper WS for both
Register for field trip if you have not done so

Block Day:
We'll discuss Macbeth Theme and Irony WS prior to SHORT ANSWER TEST
Wall Street Article

Friday:
Naviance items from Granados and MacVay (it was Gormly...that switches to next week) Homerooms
Vocabulary Quiz Lesson 9

TUESDAY 3-10-15
Turn in Argumentative Paper Rubric in class...paper uploaded by 11:59 PM

Friday 2-27-15

Today we discussed HW from Block Day - WSJ Article

We then took the Vocabulary Quiz.

Time to work on in class...homework if not done: Macbeth THEME WS

Due SUNDAY 11:59 PM...Ropugh Draft uploaded to turnitin.com. LATE PAPERS will not be accepted.

Due Monday 3-2 TWO Peer Edits on Turnitin.com

Due Block Day Next week...Macbeth Short Answer
Due Friday - Vocabulary Quiz Lesson 8

BONUS...19th Annual Grossmont Literary Arts Festival

Grossmont Literary Arts Festival

This FREE Event was shared with me by a parent. If you attend a portion of the festival for a bonus...

1. Print this blog post and have your parents sign that they gave you permission to attend the event.
2. Take a picture of yourself at the event
3. Bring in notes you took while at the event

Bring the items to school by 7:10 the next school day.

Block Day

We will begin by turning in the Argumentative WS and completing Vocabulary Book Page 97.

Vocabulary stories will be returned.

We will update our planners with Calendar Details through 3-20

We will discuss the following in Macbeth ... where we leave off we will continue on Monday:
Masculinity
Tragic Hero
Fatal Flaw
Irony
Themes - Ambition, Guilt, Trust/Betrayal, Fate/Free Will, Nature/Unnatural

Last half hour...Macbeth Short Answer Test...Part 2/3

AFTER the Macbeth Short Answer...
Read WSJ article your block was assigned...
Underline Focus Statement
Circle Thesis
What is Author's Purpose
We will discuss BEFORE Friday's Vocabulary quiz.


FRIDAY...Vocabulary Quiz (7)

In Class Writing Exam...scheduled the week of 3-23-15

Our In Class Writing Exam will be the week of 3-23-15. It is important not to miss class that week if at all possible.

If you do miss time, you will make it up March 30-31 and April 1st before we commence Easter Break.

Purdue OWL for MLA Citations

Use this link...also on right had column below

Monday 2-23-15

Today in class we will turn in VOCAB STORY 7-9

We will complete Vocabulary Book pages 93-94 odds

We will correct Vocab:
93-94 + Synonyms and Antonyms

We will discuss Friday's Wall Street Journal Article

We will start to discuss Macbeth - TRAGIC Hero and Irony ... What is not completed today will be completed Block Day before our Short Answer Test

Friday 2-20-15

I was in San Jose today speaking at CATE...California Association of Teachers of English. The sub had you...

1. Take the Macbeth Multiple Choice Portion of your Test
2. After the test...complete Vocabulary Book Lesson 7 Synonyms and Antonyms (Homework if not done in class).
3. Also...after the test there was a stack of Wall Street Journals left for each class with a specified story to read. Read to search for the Focus Statement and Thesis Statement. We'll discuss on Monday in class.

Homework due next week:
Monday Vocabulary Story Lessons 7-9 (See 2-9-15 blog post)
Tuesday ARS by the end of the time in the library...remember shortened classes due to penance service
Block Day: Macbeth Short Answer Test PLUS Argumentative WS due
Friday: Vocabulary Quiz (7) + Naviance (2) Yoakum HR

Block Day 2/18 and 2/19

Block Day we will finish our MACBETH MOTIF discussion and then begin to discuss FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE and IRONY.

REMINDER - FRIDAY MACBETH MULTIPLE CHOICE QUIZ

We will also read Wall Street Journal Articles...looking for focus statement, thesis statement, and author's purpose. Our writing exam will be the week of March 23rd.

REMINDER - sign up for the LA Field Trip Day on the SAHS homepage!

Tuesday 2-17-15

Tuesday 2-17-15 we will continue to work in the library on the Argumentative Research Paper. You will use today's class to research and start your ARS.

Next week (Tuesday 2-24) ... or earlier ... your ARS is due AT THE END OF CLASS. Block Day (or earlier) your Argumentative WS is due.

ONLINE version of MACBETH

Macbeth

Block Day

Today we will discuss HOMEROOM NAVIANCE TRAINING and DUE DATES - mentioned in yesterday's post.

Then review MLA format

We will look at this week's VTS and Discuss Macbeth...questions from last week PLUS...MOTIFS that are evident through the entire play. Specific parts of the play will be read in class to enhance understanding. What we do not get to today we will finish Friday.

Tuesday 2-10-15

Today we started to work on the Argumentative Research Paper. Topics are due NO LATER THAN FRIDAY!

Macbeth Unit Details

Macbeth Test Part 1: Multiple Choice 2-20-15
Macbeth Test Part 2: Short Answer Block Day 2-24 and 2-25
Macbeth Test Part 3: Short Answer/Poems BLOCK DAY 3/4 and 3/5

Naviance Training during HOMEROOM

your RESUME and DO WHAT YOU ARE PERSONALITY INVENTORYwill be due the DAY after your homeroom training:

Due Dates Based on Homeroom:
2-13 Homerooms: Alcoser and Drummy
2-27 Homeroom: Yoakum
3-6 Homerooms: Gormley and Granados
3-13 Homerooms: MacVay and Pruter
3-27 Homeroom: Sipper


What do you do? PRINT the Resume and Personality Inventory from Naviance and turn it in to me!!

Monday 2-9-15

Today we discussed tonight's Homework...READ the details of the blog post...and the rubric and other documents that relate to the Argumentative Research Paper. We meet in the library tomorrow. Let's make each minute valuable!

We read select articles from Wall Street Journals...in preparation for this semester's writing exam. We read to look for:
Focus Statement
Thesis Statement
Author's TONE
Author's Purpose (Why was this written?)
Any evident bias? Neutral stance?
We found textual evidence to support our statements.

Vocabulary Units 7-9, 10-12, 13-15

We have THREE units in the Vocabulary Book this semester.

UNIT 1: Vocabulary Lessons 7-8-9
Story Due: Monday 2-23-15
Quiz Lesson 7 Friday 2-27-15
Quiz Lesson 8 Friday 3-6-15
Quiz Lesson 9 Friday 3-13-15
Test 7-9 Friday 3-20-15

UNIT 2: Vocabulary Lessons 10-12
Story Due: Monday 3-23-15
Quiz Lesson 10 Friday 3-27-15

CHANGE 2-23-15 The writing exam will be the week of 3-23...the vocab quiz will be adjusted and moved along with lesson 11


Quiz Lesson 10/11 Wednesday 4-1-15
Quiz Lesson 11/12 Friday 4-17-15
Test 10-12 Friday 4-24-15

UNIT 3: Vocabulary Lessons 13-15
Story Due: Monday 4-27-15
Quiz Lesson 13 Friday 5-8-15
Quiz Lesson 14 Friday 5-15-15
Quiz Lesson 15 Friday 5-22-15
Test 13-15 ON FINAL EXAM

Guidelines:
Use 30 words, 10 from each lesson (for example 10 from lesson 7, 10 from lesson 8, 10 from lesson 9), in your story. BOLD the word and after the word in parenthesis indicate the unit # (for example 7).
Your story must be 500-750 words. Indicate word count in parenthesis after last word.
Include a 3 to 5 word title that matches CONTENT of your story.
BONUS...illustrate your story (neatly - no computer derived images) + 10
This is a story...it must fulfill story guidelines and have a beginning, middle, and an end.

Topics from which to chose...you can not use a topic more than once.

1. There is a lesson in everything. Write about a time you learned a lesson and how it impacted your behavior since then.

2. Imagine you are talking to a friend you have not seen in a few years. Start your story with "Do you remember the time we tried..." OR "Do you remember the time we asked..."

3. Write about a time you were nervous about trying a new food. Why were you fearful? How did you get over the fear? Explain.

4. Start your story with: "I can't believe I was afraid of..." OR "I can't believe I was intimidated by..." or "I can't believe how many years its been since..."

5. Make believe...set your story on another planet...in the year 2050.

6. Make believe...set your story in a cave in Lascaux France ... before civilization.

7. Make believe...technology is more advanced than today. (Think BNW). Use your imagination...

Course Selection...Block Days this week

Make sure you have your GOLDEN TICKETS signed!

There has been some confusion...just to clarify...

If you PARTIALLY qualified for AP English Language (93% or higher first semester) and you wish to take AP English Language...

On your course selection form...fill out for AP English Language BUT I will not sign until after Semester 2 concludes and you have a 93% or higher.

Argumentative Paper

We will start a LONG TERM Assignment in class on Tuesday. Each Tuesday we will work in the library on an ARGUMENTATIVE PAPER.

Make sure you read the assignment details and start to think of a topic BEFORE meeting in the library on Tuesday.

Deadlines:
1. Topic needs to be chosen and approved by me by Friday 2-13-15
2. Annotated Resource Set (with 5 articles from ProQuest or 3 articles and 2 quality websites) due at the end of class Tuesday 2-24-15.
3. Argumentative WS due Block Day 2-25 and 2-26
4. Rough Draft uploaded to turnitin.com by Sunday 3-1-15 at 11:59 PM
5. Peer Review TWO peer’s paper on turnitin.com by Monday 3-2-15 at 11:59 PM6
6. Final Draft due, uploaded to turnitin.com by Tuesday 3/10/15 at 11:59 PM

Documents on Papers Page of Class Website:
1415ArgumentativePaper -
1415ArgumentativeWS
ARS-Template_Extended

Friday 2-6-15

Today in class we read Upfront Magazine articles

We looked at this website in relationship with the Homeless Youth Article. http://www.census.gov/popclock/.

Block Days Feb. 3 and 4

Block Days - Wednesday Rally at END of day...Thursday starts with HOMEROOM.

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

We will watch ANIMATED MACBETH
We will discuss Macbeth

We will discuss Upfront and Wall Street Journal Articles:
Looking for THESIS Statement, Focus Statement, Tone, Mood, Purpose of Writing Article
We will discuss: diction, target audience, author's stance, our stance

Friday: Macbeth and SUPERBOWL ADS!

Harper Lee is publishing a sequel to TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

Watch the ABC News interview

Books to Movies

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.

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.

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.

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.