We discussed the idea of a story within a story in Maus. We found examples of Artie's story woven into Vladek's.
We discussed TEXT to REXT connections between Maus and Tuesdays With Morrie.
We completed Vocabulary Book Lesson 5 Completing the Sentences
We completed Writer's Choice page 691 and 693
FRIDAY 11-1-13 is TIE DAY
ANNOUNCEMENT...I am collecting money for the No Shave November Fundraiser...remember it is $20.00 and allows you to come to school WITHOUT SHAVING STARTING NOVEMBER 4th. YOU MUST SHAVE for Mass on Tuesday 11-26-13.
Announcement #2: Meet in the library ALL MONDAYS in November
Thursday, October 31, 2013
Monday, October 28, 2013
Week of 10-28-13
Today we completed page 63 in our Vocabulary Books and turned in Vocabulary / Grammar story Lesson 5
We discussed Irony as it relates to MAUS:
Each group shared examples of VERBAL, DRAMATIC, and SITUATIONAL IRONY (what was not finished today will be shared in class tomorrow)
Papers were passed back in each class
Tuesday: Paper #2 due, uploaded to turnitin.com, by 11:59 PM
Block Day: Bring Paper 2 rubric to class, BNW Assignment #2 due
Friday: Vocabulary Quiz (6) MASS...TIE DAY
We discussed Irony as it relates to MAUS:
Each group shared examples of VERBAL, DRAMATIC, and SITUATIONAL IRONY (what was not finished today will be shared in class tomorrow)
Papers were passed back in each class
Tuesday: Paper #2 due, uploaded to turnitin.com, by 11:59 PM
Block Day: Bring Paper 2 rubric to class, BNW Assignment #2 due
Friday: Vocabulary Quiz (6) MASS...TIE DAY
Friday, October 25, 2013
Friday 10-25-13
Today we reviewed for the Vocabulary Quiz by completing page 57 in our book.
After the lesson 4 vocabulary quiz we discussed the writing contest bonus (previous blog post).
Students had time to read Brave New World (BNW) or Upfront Magazines.
Due Next TWO weeks:
Monday 10-28 Vocabulary / Grammar Story (see previous blog post from 10-17 for lessons 4-6 topics)
Tuesday 10-29 Paper #2 Final Draft uploaded to turnitin.com by 11:59 PM
BLOCK DAY:
Bring RUBRIC back to class (same one as rough draft)
Brave New World (BNW) assignment #1 is due
Friday 11-1-13 (TIE DAY/MASS) Vocabulary Quiz 5
Monday 11-4-13 Vocabulary / Grammar Story (see previous blog post from 10-17 for lessons 4-6 topics)
Tuesday 11-5-13 Maus and Diaries TEST
Block Day: BNW assignment #2
Friday 11-8-13: Vocabulary Quiz 6
MONDAY 11-11-13 NO SCHOOL
Block Day 11-13/14 BNW LAST reading assignment (#3 of 3)
Friday 11-15-13 Grammar Quiz, unit 19
After the lesson 4 vocabulary quiz we discussed the writing contest bonus (previous blog post).
Students had time to read Brave New World (BNW) or Upfront Magazines.
Due Next TWO weeks:
Monday 10-28 Vocabulary / Grammar Story (see previous blog post from 10-17 for lessons 4-6 topics)
Tuesday 10-29 Paper #2 Final Draft uploaded to turnitin.com by 11:59 PM
BLOCK DAY:
Bring RUBRIC back to class (same one as rough draft)
Brave New World (BNW) assignment #1 is due
Friday 11-1-13 (TIE DAY/MASS) Vocabulary Quiz 5
Monday 11-4-13 Vocabulary / Grammar Story (see previous blog post from 10-17 for lessons 4-6 topics)
Tuesday 11-5-13 Maus and Diaries TEST
Block Day: BNW assignment #2
Friday 11-8-13: Vocabulary Quiz 6
MONDAY 11-11-13 NO SCHOOL
Block Day 11-13/14 BNW LAST reading assignment (#3 of 3)
Friday 11-15-13 Grammar Quiz, unit 19
BONUS WRITING CONTEST - DEADLINE...12-9-13
If you wish to participate in a WRITING CONTEST as a BONUS...please submit your typed entry and entry form to me NO LATER THAN Monday December 9, 2013.
TOPIC: If all of the books in the world were about to disappear, but you could save one, what would it be? Why?
Length 800-1000 words
Times New Roman 12 pt. Font
Double Spaced
Put your name in the upper right corner of each page
A PDF file titled 13LibraryContestBonus is on the papers page of the class website. Details are on this document as well as the entry form.
TOPIC: If all of the books in the world were about to disappear, but you could save one, what would it be? Why?
Length 800-1000 words
Times New Roman 12 pt. Font
Double Spaced
Put your name in the upper right corner of each page
A PDF file titled 13LibraryContestBonus is on the papers page of the class website. Details are on this document as well as the entry form.
Wednesday, October 23, 2013
10-23 and 10-24 BLOCK DAYS
We completes Grammar Book page 698 (1-10) and discussed terms/rules
We completes Choosing the Right Word in our Vocabulary Book
We watched an interview with Art Spiegelman and discussed AUTHENTICITY of MEMORY in MAUS.
Block 4 started to discuss the difference in accuracy between the diaries and memoir
We completes Choosing the Right Word in our Vocabulary Book
We watched an interview with Art Spiegelman and discussed AUTHENTICITY of MEMORY in MAUS.
Block 4 started to discuss the difference in accuracy between the diaries and memoir
Tuesday, October 22, 2013
Tuesday 10-22-13
Today we went through Completing the Sentences Vocabulary Lesson 4
We discussed Categorization of Maus...with COW
Also connotation of title...A Survivor's TALE
Next Maus topics:
Irony
Authenticity of Memory in Memoir vs Diary
Story within a Story
Pre-WWII life/Post WWII life
We discussed Categorization of Maus...with COW
Also connotation of title...A Survivor's TALE
Next Maus topics:
Irony
Authenticity of Memory in Memoir vs Diary
Story within a Story
Pre-WWII life/Post WWII life
PAPER 2 REVISION
check comments ASAP on turnitin.com...some of you have revised drafts due ASAP...or overdue.
A few GENERAL Comments for revision:
All papers have a title...type in same font/size as body of the paper. The TITLE needs to be 3-5 words in length and MARCH CONTENT...not be name of theme/title of assignment. That means PAYING IT FORWARD is an unacceptable title.
All papers need to start with an attention getter/hook to draw in the reader. Do not start with a definition of paying it forward. Make your start customized to your paper's body.
A papers MUST HAVE a thesis in paragraph one...I think I read less than TEN papers with a thesis thus far. If you need help after my comments and your peers, come see me.
Papers due (uploaded to turnitin.com) next Tuesday .... 10-29-13 ... bring rubric to class with word count listed...on block day.
A few GENERAL Comments for revision:
All papers have a title...type in same font/size as body of the paper. The TITLE needs to be 3-5 words in length and MARCH CONTENT...not be name of theme/title of assignment. That means PAYING IT FORWARD is an unacceptable title.
All papers need to start with an attention getter/hook to draw in the reader. Do not start with a definition of paying it forward. Make your start customized to your paper's body.
A papers MUST HAVE a thesis in paragraph one...I think I read less than TEN papers with a thesis thus far. If you need help after my comments and your peers, come see me.
Papers due (uploaded to turnitin.com) next Tuesday .... 10-29-13 ... bring rubric to class with word count listed...on block day.
Monday, October 21, 2013
Monday 10-21-13
Today we completed Synonyms and Antonyms for Vocabulary Lesson 4
Vocabulary/Grammar stories were turned in also.
Papers were passed back.
Maus discussion at tables...to be shared first thing tomorrow...CATEGORIZATION...have 5 concrete examples.
Vocabulary/Grammar stories were turned in also.
Papers were passed back.
Maus discussion at tables...to be shared first thing tomorrow...CATEGORIZATION...have 5 concrete examples.
Sunday, October 20, 2013
New Cross Country Connections Post
Remember...you can only comment on "Active Posts". The OLD post expires tonight. This post will be good for the week.
Thursday, October 17, 2013
Brave New World
The 1314BNWReadingGuide is posted on the Brave New World Page of the class website.
I divided the book into THREE sections based on SETTING changes. Active read each chapter and complete the corresponding questions in the Reading Guide.
Part 1 is due Block Day .... October 30/31
Part 2 is due Block Day .... November 6/7
Part 2 is due Block Day .... November 13/14
BNW Quiz November 26, 2013 (Tuesday)
BNW TEST Monday December 9, 2013
I divided the book into THREE sections based on SETTING changes. Active read each chapter and complete the corresponding questions in the Reading Guide.
Part 1 is due Block Day .... October 30/31
Part 2 is due Block Day .... November 13/14
BNW Quiz November 26, 2013 (Tuesday)
BNW TEST Monday December 9, 2013
Vocabulary Lessons 4-5-6
Vocabulary Stories Lesson 4-5-6
All Vocabulary Stories will be:
Typed - double spaced using Times New Roman 12 Point Font
Each vocabulary word will be indicated in BOLD
The word count (400-600 words) will be listed after the FINAL WORD
Have a title
Be at least three paragraphs (remember 1 idea per paragraph) ... which means it is a story as it has a beginning, middle, and an end (is fully developed)
GRAMMAR component will be made BOLD also
Vocabulary Lesson 4 Due Monday 10-21-13 ... Quiz Friday 10-25-13
Begin your story with one of the following:
He had a scar….
The one thing I know for sure about travel is…
Grammar: Correctly use 10 words from Chapter 19 USAGE pages 687-689
Vocabulary Lesson 5 Due Monday 10-28-13 .... Quiz Friday 11-1-13
Begin your story with one of the following:
He wished he….
The moment I found that teeny, tiny little…
Grammar: Correctly use 10 words from Chapter 19 USAGE pages 690, 692-693
Vocabulary Lesson 6 Due 11-4-13 .... Quiz Friday 11-8-13
Begin your story with one of the following:
The bus pulled into the terminal in…
Clowns make me…
What a coincidence…
Grammar: Correctly use 10 words from Chapter 19 USAGE pages 694-695, 697
Vocabulary TEST 4-5-6 FRIDAY 11-22-13
All Vocabulary Stories will be:
Typed - double spaced using Times New Roman 12 Point Font
Each vocabulary word will be indicated in BOLD
The word count (400-600 words) will be listed after the FINAL WORD
Have a title
Be at least three paragraphs (remember 1 idea per paragraph) ... which means it is a story as it has a beginning, middle, and an end (is fully developed)
GRAMMAR component will be made BOLD also
Vocabulary Lesson 4 Due Monday 10-21-13 ... Quiz Friday 10-25-13
Begin your story with one of the following:
He had a scar….
The one thing I know for sure about travel is…
Grammar: Correctly use 10 words from Chapter 19 USAGE pages 687-689
Vocabulary Lesson 5 Due Monday 10-28-13 .... Quiz Friday 11-1-13
Begin your story with one of the following:
He wished he….
The moment I found that teeny, tiny little…
Grammar: Correctly use 10 words from Chapter 19 USAGE pages 690, 692-693
Vocabulary Lesson 6 Due 11-4-13 .... Quiz Friday 11-8-13
Begin your story with one of the following:
The bus pulled into the terminal in…
Clowns make me…
What a coincidence…
Grammar: Correctly use 10 words from Chapter 19 USAGE pages 694-695, 697
Vocabulary TEST 4-5-6 FRIDAY 11-22-13
Upcoming Assignments ... up to 11-11-13
Paper #2 FINAL draft uploaded to turnitin.com by 11:59 PM on TUESDAY 10-29-13Bring Rubric to class the NEXT school day
Maus UNIT Test Tuesday 11-5-13
ALL Mondays in November we will meet in the library...
Maus UNIT Test Tuesday 11-5-13
ALL Mondays in November we will meet in the library...
Thursday 10-17-13
Today we discussed upcoming deadlines then discussed Maus...We looked at PHOTOS from Poland in 1939-1940. We saw the world in which Vladek lived.
I asked the question...How would you categorize Maus as HISTORICAL FICTION, GRAPHIC NOVEL, OR DIARY/MEMOIR? We started to work with our table groups to PICK 1 category and support that categorization with COW. We will complete this on Monday.
Tonight 10-17-13 I will post:
Vocabulary Story details and Brave New World Details.
I asked the question...How would you categorize Maus as HISTORICAL FICTION, GRAPHIC NOVEL, OR DIARY/MEMOIR? We started to work with our table groups to PICK 1 category and support that categorization with COW. We will complete this on Monday.
Tonight 10-17-13 I will post:
Vocabulary Story details and Brave New World Details.
Wednesday, October 16, 2013
Tuesday, October 15, 2013
Tuesdays With Rene'
the NEW Bonus Movie starts today
Remember...to be eligible for a bonus....all work must be turned in and on time. Bonus is work over and above what is required.
Remember...to be eligible for a bonus....all work must be turned in and on time. Bonus is work over and above what is required.
Tuesday 10-15-13 Perr Editing Paper #2
Today we will peer edit paper #2
For Thursday...have read the diary that I gave you after your quiz yesterday.
Thursday we will return papers and discuss Maus and the diaries. THURSDAY is MASS (Tie Day) - therefore a bit shorter classes.
For Thursday...have read the diary that I gave you after your quiz yesterday.
Thursday we will return papers and discuss Maus and the diaries. THURSDAY is MASS (Tie Day) - therefore a bit shorter classes.
Monday, October 14, 2013
Monday 10-14-13
Today we will start in the library. Most of you did not get credit for doing your homework last week, looking at comments made on turnitin.com. This needs to be done before paper 2 is submitted. Part of the learning process is me assigning something, you completing the assignment, and then you looking at feedback to see where you met expectations, exceeded expectations, and need to improve.
REMINDER: If your paper 1 final score was 95 or lower, you are REQUIRED to meet with me to go over your paper. This MUST be done by October 26th.
After you read comments on turnitin.com you need to go to the PAPERS page of the class website to complete PAPER 1 REFLECTION...download the document titled 1314LOCReflection. Type your responses below the questions. Print the document and give to me AND save a copy for yourself.
We will be in the library 10-15 minutes
After the library we will return to the classroom and take a MAUS quiz. A diary will be given out to read by Thursday. Active read the diary with a focus on how Petr Ginz kept positive despite the harsh circumstances under which he was forced to exist/live.
REMINDER:
Rough Draft #2 needs to be uploaded by 11:59 PM MONDAY
Bring Rough Draft and RUBRIC to class on Tuesday for peer editing
OPTIONAL: Paper #1 Contest submission Deadline is TUESDAY. Bring in necessary documents. (Details in a blog post from last week).
REMINDER: If your paper 1 final score was 95 or lower, you are REQUIRED to meet with me to go over your paper. This MUST be done by October 26th.
After you read comments on turnitin.com you need to go to the PAPERS page of the class website to complete PAPER 1 REFLECTION...download the document titled 1314LOCReflection. Type your responses below the questions. Print the document and give to me AND save a copy for yourself.
We will be in the library 10-15 minutes
After the library we will return to the classroom and take a MAUS quiz. A diary will be given out to read by Thursday. Active read the diary with a focus on how Petr Ginz kept positive despite the harsh circumstances under which he was forced to exist/live.
REMINDER:
Rough Draft #2 needs to be uploaded by 11:59 PM MONDAY
Bring Rough Draft and RUBRIC to class on Tuesday for peer editing
OPTIONAL: Paper #1 Contest submission Deadline is TUESDAY. Bring in necessary documents. (Details in a blog post from last week).
Friday, October 11, 2013
Friday 10-11-13
I passed back papers and Vocabulary Test 1-3 was taken.
Next Week:
Maus II quiz
Monday:
Paper #2 rough draft uploaded to turnitin.com by Monday night at 11:59 PM
Tuesday:
Paper #1 contest information due if you wish to submit and try to win $1,000.00
Bring Paper 2 rought draft and rubric to class for a peer editing session
REMEMBER...AS STARTED ON THE PAPERS PAGE OF THE CLASS WEBSITE,IF YOU EARNED LESS THAN AN 80% ON PAPER #1 (UNDER 95/120) THEN YOU must MEET WITH ME OUTSIDE OF CLASS TIME SO THAT WE CAN DISCUSS YOUR ROUGH DRAFT TO FINAL DRAFT PROGRESS. wHEN COULD YOU MEET WITH ME?
1. WEDNESDAY 9-16 and WEDNESDAY 9-23 ARE MY TUTORING TIMES before THE PAPER IS DUE
2. During Tuesdays with Rene' 10-22
3. Make an appointment with me for a day before school
Next Week:
Maus II quiz
Monday:
Paper #2 rough draft uploaded to turnitin.com by Monday night at 11:59 PM
Tuesday:
Paper #1 contest information due if you wish to submit and try to win $1,000.00
Bring Paper 2 rought draft and rubric to class for a peer editing session
REMEMBER...AS STARTED ON THE PAPERS PAGE OF THE CLASS WEBSITE,IF YOU EARNED LESS THAN AN 80% ON PAPER #1 (UNDER 95/120) THEN YOU must MEET WITH ME OUTSIDE OF CLASS TIME SO THAT WE CAN DISCUSS YOUR ROUGH DRAFT TO FINAL DRAFT PROGRESS. wHEN COULD YOU MEET WITH ME?
1. WEDNESDAY 9-16 and WEDNESDAY 9-23 ARE MY TUTORING TIMES before THE PAPER IS DUE
2. During Tuesdays with Rene' 10-22
3. Make an appointment with me for a day before school
Bonus Opportunity I just Learned of and am passing it along to you...October 23rd
Film Screening: 50 Children: The Rescue Mission of Mr. and Mrs. Kraus
Wednesday, October 23, 2013 at 7:00 p.m.
Lawrence Family JCC [Garfield Theatre]
Follow the link for details. If you go to the film and wish a bonus....
Bring in your ticket stub signed by an employee BEFORE school Thursday 10-24-13
Take a picture of yourself with the employee...bring in the picture, or email the picture to me.
I will give you your bonus assignment.
Wednesday, October 23, 2013 at 7:00 p.m.
Lawrence Family JCC [Garfield Theatre]
Follow the link for details. If you go to the film and wish a bonus....
Bring in your ticket stub signed by an employee BEFORE school Thursday 10-24-13
Take a picture of yourself with the employee...bring in the picture, or email the picture to me.
I will give you your bonus assignment.
Wednesday, October 9, 2013
ENGLISH DEPARTMENT WRITING LAB HOURS
Monday and Wednesday
7:00 AM to 7:30 AM
Mr. Johnston's room
His instructions for any student seeking assistance in ANY subject:
Bring your paper and the instructions given by the teacher
If the times change at any point in the school year I will modify this post!
7:00 AM to 7:30 AM
Mr. Johnston's room
His instructions for any student seeking assistance in ANY subject:
Bring your paper and the instructions given by the teacher
If the times change at any point in the school year I will modify this post!
Block Day
Maus II was collected...quiz will be NEXT week
BLOCKS 2-4-6 HOMEWORK due before you end your day:
READ my comments on paper #1 final draft (turnitin.com). See me if you have questions.
Block 5 will need to do this THURSDAY before they end their day
FRIDAY...Vocabulary Test Lessons 1-3
50 questions
Multiple Choice/Scantron
BLOCKS 2-4-6 HOMEWORK due before you end your day:
READ my comments on paper #1 final draft (turnitin.com). See me if you have questions.
Block 5 will need to do this THURSDAY before they end their day
FRIDAY...Vocabulary Test Lessons 1-3
50 questions
Multiple Choice/Scantron
Paper # 2 Class Discussions
Today in Blocks 2-4-6 we discussed the paper topic for Paper #2.
We discussed the idea of PAYING IT FORWARD. I shared personal examples form my life.
We watched a few videos that provided examples. They may be helpful to give you ideas:
Change for A Dollar
Anonymous Extraordinaries
Pay It Forward Foundation
ONE WE DID NOT WATCH TODAY that would work as an example:
The Boatlift
We discussed the idea of PAYING IT FORWARD. I shared personal examples form my life.
We watched a few videos that provided examples. They may be helpful to give you ideas:
Change for A Dollar
Anonymous Extraordinaries
Pay It Forward Foundation
ONE WE DID NOT WATCH TODAY that would work as an example:
The Boatlift
Tuesday, October 8, 2013
Tuesday 10-8-13
Today we completed Vocabulary Review in our books on pages 49 and 50
We then discussed crafting a strong Thesis Statement. We will finish with our class share of group thesis statements/practice statements on Block Day.
ANNOUNCEMENT: Tuesdays with Rene'
We completed The Five People You Meet in Heaven Today. NEXT WEEK (10-15-13) a new movie will begin.
If you are eligible for a BONUS from Movie #1...I will have your assignment on Block Day.
We then discussed crafting a strong Thesis Statement. We will finish with our class share of group thesis statements/practice statements on Block Day.
ANNOUNCEMENT: Tuesdays with Rene'
We completed The Five People You Meet in Heaven Today. NEXT WEEK (10-15-13) a new movie will begin.
If you are eligible for a BONUS from Movie #1...I will have your assignment on Block Day.
Monday, October 7, 2013
Cross Country Connections BLOG...
A NEW blog post will be put up on Tuesday after school. If you wish to participate ion the current post...do so ASAP!
Remember...you must respond to TWO Posts for each book...multiple responses to one post only count as responding to ONE post.
Remember...you must respond to TWO Posts for each book...multiple responses to one post only count as responding to ONE post.
Monday 10-7-13 ... The Quarter is ALMOST over
Today papers were passed back and we organized our binders
We completed Vocabulary Book pages 46-48 (skipped word families)
We did not get to our discussion of the Klaus Langer Diary...tomorrow...
The FINAL Assignments for the quarter:
Due BLOCK DAY: Maus II - Active read and complete WS
REMEMBER there will be a MAUS II quiz...
FRIDAY: Vocabulary TEST 1-3 (Multiple choice format)
Monday 10-14-13 Rough Draft of Paper #1 is due uploaded to turnitin.com
Tuesday 10-15-13Bring Rubric and a copy of rough draft to class for PEER EDITING IN CLASS WORKSHOP
IF YOU WISH TO SUBMIT YOUR PAPER #1 TO THE CONTEST, FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS ON THE BLOG POST FROM LAST WEEK AND BRING IN ALL NECESSARY ITEMS BY 10-15-13
REMEMBER:
PSAT WEDNESDAY 10-16-13
NO SCHOOL FRIDAY 10-18-13
We completed Vocabulary Book pages 46-48 (skipped word families)
We did not get to our discussion of the Klaus Langer Diary...tomorrow...
The FINAL Assignments for the quarter:
Due BLOCK DAY: Maus II - Active read and complete WS
REMEMBER there will be a MAUS II quiz...
FRIDAY: Vocabulary TEST 1-3 (Multiple choice format)
Monday 10-14-13 Rough Draft of Paper #1 is due uploaded to turnitin.com
Tuesday 10-15-13Bring Rubric and a copy of rough draft to class for PEER EDITING IN CLASS WORKSHOP
IF YOU WISH TO SUBMIT YOUR PAPER #1 TO THE CONTEST, FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS ON THE BLOG POST FROM LAST WEEK AND BRING IN ALL NECESSARY ITEMS BY 10-15-13
REMEMBER:
PSAT WEDNESDAY 10-16-13
NO SCHOOL FRIDAY 10-18-13
Saturday, October 5, 2013
Friday 10-4
You had a sub on Friday and took your GRAMMAR quiz
After the quiz you were asked to ACTIVE read the Diary of Petr and Eva...see you on Monday!
As I suggested earlier in the week...read over Paper #2 guidelines...email me if you have any questions!
After the quiz you were asked to ACTIVE read the Diary of Petr and Eva...see you on Monday!
As I suggested earlier in the week...read over Paper #2 guidelines...email me if you have any questions!
Thursday, October 3, 2013
Grammar Quiz Preparation
Last minute studying could include reviewing the following pages in Writer's Choice:
726-728 and 776-778
726-728 and 776-778
Wednesday, October 2, 2013
Paper 1 Contest Submission Information
If you wish to submit your PAPER #1 to the Library of Congress contest AND HAVE THE CHANCE TO WIN $1,000.00 follow these steps:
1. Go to the Papers Page of the class website
2. Read LOCEntryGuidelines Document and fill out the Entry Coupon
3. Attach the entry coupon to the LAST page of your paper
4. Make sure your name and complete return address appear in the UPPER RIGHT CORNER OF THE FIRST PAGE of the letter
letters w/o a return address will be disqualified
SUBMIT TO ME BY 10-15-13
1. Go to the Papers Page of the class website
2. Read LOCEntryGuidelines Document and fill out the Entry Coupon
3. Attach the entry coupon to the LAST page of your paper
4. Make sure your name and complete return address appear in the UPPER RIGHT CORNER OF THE FIRST PAGE of the letter
letters w/o a return address will be disqualified
SUBMIT TO ME BY 10-15-13
Block Day 10-2 and 10-3
Today we reviewed more from Writers Choice Unit 20
The RULES pages 715-717 and then completed evens from exercise 7 pahe 719
The RULES pages 720 and 722 and then completed exercise 11 page 723
We also reviewed Vocabulary Units 1-3 by completing and correcting page 45
We read the Upfront Magazine (pages 12-13) and an additional article about Affirmative Action
We also started the article about" Car Culture" page 10
The RULES pages 715-717 and then completed evens from exercise 7 pahe 719
The RULES pages 720 and 722 and then completed exercise 11 page 723
We also reviewed Vocabulary Units 1-3 by completing and correcting page 45
We read the Upfront Magazine (pages 12-13) and an additional article about Affirmative Action
We also started the article about" Car Culture" page 10
PAPER #2
The ROUGH DRAFT for PAPER #2 is due (uploaded to turnitin.com) by 11:59 PM in Monday 10-14-13
The rubric and rough draft need to be brought to class on TUESDAY 10-15-13 (for peer reviewing like we did for paper #2)
The FINAL DRAFT will be due (uploaded to turnitin.com) by 10-29-13. Block Day 10/30 and 10/31 the rubric will need to be returned to class.
As stated on the Papers Page of the class website, all papers are peer reviewed. I will go over papers of students who:
Scored below an 80% on paper #1
ask me to give their paper a review...just ask, I will give feedback!
As stated on the website...look for 1314CATEContest in the attached documents.
A PDF file of the CATE Contest information is also attached if you wish to read it to see what prizes you could earn!
HOMEWORK...Due 10-5-13. Read over the paper's directions. Let me know if you have any questions. I SUGGEST YOU START YOUR DRAFT THIS WEEKEND SINCE HOMECOMING IS NEXT WEEKEND!
The rubric and rough draft need to be brought to class on TUESDAY 10-15-13 (for peer reviewing like we did for paper #2)
The FINAL DRAFT will be due (uploaded to turnitin.com) by 10-29-13. Block Day 10/30 and 10/31 the rubric will need to be returned to class.
As stated on the Papers Page of the class website, all papers are peer reviewed. I will go over papers of students who:
Scored below an 80% on paper #1
ask me to give their paper a review...just ask, I will give feedback!
As stated on the website...look for 1314CATEContest in the attached documents.
A PDF file of the CATE Contest information is also attached if you wish to read it to see what prizes you could earn!
HOMEWORK...Due 10-5-13. Read over the paper's directions. Let me know if you have any questions. I SUGGEST YOU START YOUR DRAFT THIS WEEKEND SINCE HOMECOMING IS NEXT WEEKEND!
Tuesday, October 1, 2013
Maus Quiz 10-1-13
Make-up Quiz for those who missed the quiz will be Monday 10-7-13 at lunch. Bring a PEN...meet me by the upper field where I have lunch duty!
October 1, 2013
Today we discussed the Cross Country Connections Blog and the requirements for participation .... minimum requirements as well as what needs to be done to earn a BONUS.
We then took MAUS Quiz 1
After MAUS quiz 1 we corrected Vocabulary quiz 3
and Read Writer's Choice pages 713-714
We completed ODDS from Exercise 4
Vocabulary and Writers Choice work is HOMEWORK if not completed in class
We then took MAUS Quiz 1
After MAUS quiz 1 we corrected Vocabulary quiz 3
and Read Writer's Choice pages 713-714
We completed ODDS from Exercise 4
Vocabulary and Writers Choice work is HOMEWORK if not completed in class
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