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.