I will be at St. Vincent de Paul and on a field trip with APAH on block days. The following is the work you will do while the sub is here:
Complete and Correct “Completing the Sentences” Pages 154-155 and 161-162.
VOCAB QUIZ Friday Lesson 13 and 14 (words 1-10)
Writer’s Choice:
Read and complete exercises from the Writer’s Choice book:
Page 539 EX 1 ALL
Page 540 Ex 2 ALL
Page 545-547 Ex 10,11,12,13 EVENS
Page 548-549 EX 14, 15 EVENS
Page 550-551 EX 16 EVENS, EX 17 ALL
What is not done is HOMEWORK due Friday 5-2-14
Wednesday, April 30, 2014
Tuesday, April 29, 2014
May Due Dates
Vocabulary:
Friday 5-2 Quiz lessons 13-14 (1-10)
Friday 5-9 Quiz lessons 14 (11-20) and 15
Friday 5-16 TEST Lessons 13-15
Grammar:
Tuesday 5-6 Quiz, Verbs, Modifiers, Clauses
Literature:
In My Hands Quiz Friday 5-9-14
The Tempest Reading Guide Monday 5-12-14
The Tempest Project Friday 5-23-14
Writing:
Creative Story/Reflection due Monday 5-19-14
Poetry:
Quizzes On BLOCK DAYS (May 7/8, May 14/15, May 21/22)
June...FINAL EXAM
Friday 5-2 Quiz lessons 13-14 (1-10)
Friday 5-9 Quiz lessons 14 (11-20) and 15
Friday 5-16 TEST Lessons 13-15
Grammar:
Tuesday 5-6 Quiz, Verbs, Modifiers, Clauses
Literature:
In My Hands Quiz Friday 5-9-14
The Tempest Reading Guide Monday 5-12-14
The Tempest Project Friday 5-23-14
Writing:
Creative Story/Reflection due Monday 5-19-14
Poetry:
Quizzes On BLOCK DAYS (May 7/8, May 14/15, May 21/22)
June...FINAL EXAM
Tuesday April 29th
Today in class we completed and corrected:
1. WC pages 594-595
Ex 16 all and ex 17 EVANS
2. Vocabulary Book page 156 EVENS
Poetry Papers passed out and a SONNET discussion was started
We completed out Upfront Discussion
Reminder: Vocabulary Quiz Lessons 13-14 (1-10) on Friday 5-2-14
1. WC pages 594-595
Ex 16 all and ex 17 EVANS
2. Vocabulary Book page 156 EVENS
Poetry Papers passed out and a SONNET discussion was started
We completed out Upfront Discussion
Reminder: Vocabulary Quiz Lessons 13-14 (1-10) on Friday 5-2-14
Monday, April 28, 2014
Monday April 28th
Today papers were returned and we wrote down due dates for the rest of the semester in our planners.
We completed and corrected Synonyms and Antonyms from lessons 13 and 14 in the vocabulary book
BRING WITH YOU...
Writers Choice
Vocabulary
In My Hands
The Tempest
We completed and corrected Synonyms and Antonyms from lessons 13 and 14 in the vocabulary book
BRING WITH YOU...
Writers Choice
Vocabulary
In My Hands
The Tempest
Wednesday, April 16, 2014
Wednesday 4-16-14
Today we will conclude the writing exam.
Frankenstein projects need to be taken home.
Due Friday...upload In My Hands Essay to turnitin.com
April Poetry Bonus is an opportunity over break...post earlier this month.
OTHERWISE...the next assignment is Vocabulary Quiz...lessons 13 and first half of 14 on Friday May 2nd.
Enjoy your break!
Frankenstein projects need to be taken home.
Due Friday...upload In My Hands Essay to turnitin.com
April Poetry Bonus is an opportunity over break...post earlier this month.
OTHERWISE...the next assignment is Vocabulary Quiz...lessons 13 and first half of 14 on Friday May 2nd.
Enjoy your break!
Tuesday, April 15, 2014
Bonus Opportunities in the Fourth Quarter
Outside Reading
April Poetry Contest (posted earlier this month)
If there is a MAY writing contest I will let you know here.
Tuesdays With Rene'(Frankenstein starts April 29th)
Warwick's Events:
Call ahead to make sure event is still scheduled as stated online.
Print this post, have an employee and your parents sign, and take a picture with the event host. Bring to school the next day (7 AM)
May 3 California Bookstore Day
May 22 Publisher Rep Night
La Jolla Library: Call to make sure events are still as posted online
May 20 Make-Your-Own Book - SIGN UP AHEAD OF TIME
May 3 Book Making for Adults Need to Call Ahead
+++++ CALL THE LIBRARY TO SEE IF YOU ARE CATEGORIZED AS YOUTH OR ADULT -
San Diego Public Library
Here is a LINK to events they have scheduled. Literature related events count as a bonus.
Have your parents approve that the content is appropriate for you to attend as events are geared to a variety of ages and topics.
Print out this blog post and have your parents and a library employee sign. Take a picture of yourself with the author or leader of the event. Bring to school by 7 AM the next day.
This is the KIDS and TEENS link on the San Diego Public Library Site
April Poetry Contest (posted earlier this month)
If there is a MAY writing contest I will let you know here.
Tuesdays With Rene'(Frankenstein starts April 29th)
Warwick's Events:
Call ahead to make sure event is still scheduled as stated online.
Print this post, have an employee and your parents sign, and take a picture with the event host. Bring to school the next day (7 AM)
May 3 California Bookstore Day
May 22 Publisher Rep Night
La Jolla Library: Call to make sure events are still as posted online
May 20 Make-Your-Own Book - SIGN UP AHEAD OF TIME
May 3 Book Making for Adults Need to Call Ahead
+++++ CALL THE LIBRARY TO SEE IF YOU ARE CATEGORIZED AS YOUTH OR ADULT -
San Diego Public Library
Here is a LINK to events they have scheduled. Literature related events count as a bonus.
Have your parents approve that the content is appropriate for you to attend as events are geared to a variety of ages and topics.
Print out this blog post and have your parents and a library employee sign. Take a picture of yourself with the author or leader of the event. Bring to school by 7 AM the next day.
This is the KIDS and TEENS link on the San Diego Public Library Site
Semester Two Final Exam Details Finalized
This is the Final Exam Study Guide...Completed May 8, 2014. Please come see me during tutoring hours if you have any questions!
Topics Covered on Multiple Choice Include:
Grammar: Voice of Verbs, Modifiers, Clauses, Phrases, and Commonly Confused Terms
Questions related to The Tempest and In My Hands
Vocabulary Lessons 7-15
Essay Questions will include material from ALL books read this year - including summer reading. Knowledge of the books as well as writing will be assessed. Be prepared to provide a generous portion of high quality COW...think Filet Mignon not Ground Chuck.
Final Exam (details for the rooms assigned to each block will be posted on my classroom door)
DATE: Wednesday June 4th at 8:30 A.M.
Those students that have documented extra time will meet in my classroom between 7:00 A.M. and 7:30A.M. to start their final exam...and work till the regularly scheduled 10:00 A.M. conclusion.
Final Exam...100 Multiple Choice Questions and 1 Essay
Duration: 90 minutes
Topics Covered on Multiple Choice Include:
Grammar: Voice of Verbs, Modifiers, Clauses, Phrases, and Commonly Confused Terms
Questions related to The Tempest and In My Hands
Vocabulary Lessons 7-15
Essay Questions will include material from ALL books read this year - including summer reading. Knowledge of the books as well as writing will be assessed. Be prepared to provide a generous portion of high quality COW...think Filet Mignon not Ground Chuck.
Final Exam (details for the rooms assigned to each block will be posted on my classroom door)
DATE: Wednesday June 4th at 8:30 A.M.
Those students that have documented extra time will meet in my classroom between 7:00 A.M. and 7:30A.M. to start their final exam...and work till the regularly scheduled 10:00 A.M. conclusion.
Final Exam...100 Multiple Choice Questions and 1 Essay
Duration: 90 minutes
Poetry Unit
In May we will be looking at several poems and revisiting Poetry Terms. We will TPCASTT poems like students did last year.
Poetry Quizzes will cover terminology and analysis. Quizzes will be the following dates:
Block Day May 7/8
Block Day May 14/15
Block Day May 21/22
TPCASTT forms and poetry terms can be found on the POETRY PAGE of the class website.
Poetry Quizzes will cover terminology and analysis. Quizzes will be the following dates:
Block Day May 7/8
Block Day May 14/15
Block Day May 21/22
TPCASTT forms and poetry terms can be found on the POETRY PAGE of the class website.
Final Paper Grade ... Creative Story + Reflection
The final PAPER for the year will be due Monday May 19th...IN CLASS.
This assignment includes turning in your previous vocabulary stories from the semester and either revising and expanding one of them or writing a new story...keeping GRAMMAR topics in mind!
This assignment includes a reflection on the writing we have done this year.
This will be filed into the classroom portfolio along with the Resume, Annotated Resource Set, and Argumentative Research Paper.
1314CreativeStoryReflection
This assignment includes turning in your previous vocabulary stories from the semester and either revising and expanding one of them or writing a new story...keeping GRAMMAR topics in mind!
This assignment includes a reflection on the writing we have done this year.
This will be filed into the classroom portfolio along with the Resume, Annotated Resource Set, and Argumentative Research Paper.
1314CreativeStoryReflection
Monday, April 14, 2014
The Tempest Assignments
We will read The Tempest by William Shakespeare as our last TEXT for the school year.
The Reading Assignment will be due on Monday May 12, 2014 (1314ReadingAssignment on the Tempest page of class website)
The Tempest Project is due Friday May 23, 2014 (TempestProject on the Tempest page of class website)
Link to Tempest Page of Class Website
Audio Book Link
The Tempest Online Book
Block Days Monday and Tuesday 4-14 and 4-15
Continue working on Writing Exam...
If you need extra time...I will be at school by 7:10 AM each day this week!
Resume/Rubric due Block Day
In My Hands Essay due Friday 4-18-14 uploaded to turnitin.com
SOTW and the blog will be updated by 4-18-14 with details of assignments for most of May
If you need extra time...I will be at school by 7:10 AM each day this week!
Resume/Rubric due Block Day
In My Hands Essay due Friday 4-18-14 uploaded to turnitin.com
SOTW and the blog will be updated by 4-18-14 with details of assignments for most of May
Friday, April 11, 2014
Friday April 11th
Today we continued to work on the Writing Exam...and will until break
Resume/Rubric need to be brought to class on your block day...either Monday 4/14 or Tuesday 4/15.
Due Friday 4-18-14 ... In My Hands Essay Uploaded to turnitin.com
I am updating SOTW and the class calendar to reflect the assignments for the rest of the semester...it will be complete before Easter Break!
Resume/Rubric need to be brought to class on your block day...either Monday 4/14 or Tuesday 4/15.
Due Friday 4-18-14 ... In My Hands Essay Uploaded to turnitin.com
I am updating SOTW and the class calendar to reflect the assignments for the rest of the semester...it will be complete before Easter Break!
Thursday, April 10, 2014
Writing Exam
We started the writing exam in class today. Several articles were given out regarding the topic: Should the Federal Minimum Wage be Increased?
Questions to think about as you form your opinion:
Questions to think about:
1. Does someone you know, or do you, work a minimum-wage job? Do you think that $7.25 per hour is fair pay?
2. What are some of the arguments for raising the minimum wage?
3. Why do some companies oppose a wage hike? Think about the articles you’ve read.
4. What do you think will happen if the minimum wage goes up? Do you have evidence to support this?
5. Why was the federal minimum wage first established? Do you think a federal minimum wage still makes sense, today? How can the government make a choice that will benefit both sides of the argument?
6. Why do some states have higher minimum wages?
7. Who will be most affected by a minimum wage increase?
Scholastic Magazine Archive
I will make myself available before school Monday-Tuesday-Wednesday if anyone wants "extra" time. I will be in the classroom by 7:10 each day.
Questions to think about as you form your opinion:
Questions to think about:
1. Does someone you know, or do you, work a minimum-wage job? Do you think that $7.25 per hour is fair pay?
2. What are some of the arguments for raising the minimum wage?
3. Why do some companies oppose a wage hike? Think about the articles you’ve read.
4. What do you think will happen if the minimum wage goes up? Do you have evidence to support this?
5. Why was the federal minimum wage first established? Do you think a federal minimum wage still makes sense, today? How can the government make a choice that will benefit both sides of the argument?
6. Why do some states have higher minimum wages?
7. Who will be most affected by a minimum wage increase?
Scholastic Magazine Archive
I will make myself available before school Monday-Tuesday-Wednesday if anyone wants "extra" time. I will be in the classroom by 7:10 each day.
Tuesday, April 8, 2014
Tuesday 4-8-14
Today we corrected WC page 674 ex 19 evens (12-20) and 675 ex 20 (odds)
Some papers were returned
We took Unit 19 Grammar Quiz
A new Upfront Magazine was circulated
Homework:
Read cover story from the last two Upfront Magazines..."Tougher Than the Taliban" and "Bagging Plastic"
REMINDER...Resume due Monday...print from Naviance. Turn in with the rubric I gave you. If you lost the rubric, it can be printed from the papers page of the class website.(Titled 1314Resume)
Some papers were returned
We took Unit 19 Grammar Quiz
A new Upfront Magazine was circulated
Homework:
Read cover story from the last two Upfront Magazines..."Tougher Than the Taliban" and "Bagging Plastic"
REMINDER...Resume due Monday...print from Naviance. Turn in with the rubric I gave you. If you lost the rubric, it can be printed from the papers page of the class website.(Titled 1314Resume)
Monday, April 7, 2014
MLA format help
If you wish individual feedback on how to improve your use of MLA format, please see me at lunch:
Wednesday 4-9
Thursday 4-10
Friday 4-11
OR
Wednesday 4-16 Lunch
Wednesday 4-9
Thursday 4-10
Friday 4-11
OR
Wednesday 4-16 Lunch
FRankenstein Make up Test...Wednesday Before School
If you missed either the Multiple Choice section or short answer...meet me in room 322 at 7 AM on Wednesday 4-9-14
Resume REVISED DUE DATE for TWO HOMEROOMS who have not had training yet...
Two homerooms have not had their resume training...ROBERTS and YOAKUM. That will be 4-15-14.
Those homerooms can turn in their resume the day we return from Easter break for BONUS 10% (4-28-14) or by May 5th for full credit.
Those homerooms can turn in their resume the day we return from Easter break for BONUS 10% (4-28-14) or by May 5th for full credit.
Monday 4-7-14
Today we will continue to work on Misplaced/Dangling Modifiers...complete ex 16 page 672 and ex 19 (evens) 674 in the WC Book
Vocabulary Story (13-15) is due
Frankenstein Short Answer portion of the test
AFTER the test:
WC page 675 ex 20 (odds), read In My Hands and/or Upfront
Tuesday Grammar quiz Unit 19 + Good/Well and Bad/Badly
Block Day ... WC and Upfront Activities, Begin Writing Exam...and continue to work on it until break...
Friday 4-18-14 In My Hands Essay due Uploaded to turnitin.com
Vocabulary Story (13-15) is due
Frankenstein Short Answer portion of the test
AFTER the test:
WC page 675 ex 20 (odds), read In My Hands and/or Upfront
Tuesday Grammar quiz Unit 19 + Good/Well and Bad/Badly
Block Day ... WC and Upfront Activities, Begin Writing Exam...and continue to work on it until break...
Friday 4-18-14 In My Hands Essay due Uploaded to turnitin.com
Friday, April 4, 2014
Friday 4-4-14
Today Frankenstein Projects were turned in and we took the Multiple Choice portion of the Frankenstein Test...Short answer on Monday
NEXT WEEK:
Vocabulary Story (13-15) due Monday
Grammar Quiz (Unit 19 +) on Tuesday
Writing Exam begins on Wednesday ...bring In My Hands to read
Holy Week:
Resume due Monday 4-14-14
In My Hands Essay due Uploaded to turnitin.com by 11:59 PM Friday 4-18-14
That's all that is due in the month of APRIL
NEXT WEEK:
Vocabulary Story (13-15) due Monday
Grammar Quiz (Unit 19 +) on Tuesday
Writing Exam begins on Wednesday ...bring In My Hands to read
Holy Week:
Resume due Monday 4-14-14
In My Hands Essay due Uploaded to turnitin.com by 11:59 PM Friday 4-18-14
That's all that is due in the month of APRIL
Wednesday, April 2, 2014
Block Day
We discussed MISPLACED and DANGLING MODIFIERS on pages 670672 in the Writer's Choice Book. We completed and corrected exercises 13-14-15.
We continued our Frankenstein elementary principles of human nature discussion with Alphonse, Caroline, and Victor.
We discussed Victor's FATAL FLAW.
We connected GUILT in Macbeth with GUILT in Frankenstein
we connected scientific creation of life in Frankenstein with Brave New World.
We discussed the Role of Women in Frankenstein and Macbeth and discussed the role the gender of the author had in the representation of women.
Frankenstein PROJECT and TEST Friday (25 multiple choice...1 short answer)
We continued our Frankenstein elementary principles of human nature discussion with Alphonse, Caroline, and Victor.
We discussed Victor's FATAL FLAW.
We connected GUILT in Macbeth with GUILT in Frankenstein
we connected scientific creation of life in Frankenstein with Brave New World.
We discussed the Role of Women in Frankenstein and Macbeth and discussed the role the gender of the author had in the representation of women.
Frankenstein PROJECT and TEST Friday (25 multiple choice...1 short answer)
Tuesday, April 1, 2014
Tuesday 4-1-14
Today we discussed Active and Passive Voice of Verbs ... WC pages 596-597
We continued to discuss Human Nature in Frankenstein...focus on Elizabeth and Justine
Block Day...
Writer's Choice Misplaced Modifiers
Frankenstein Discussion of Human Nature and other Essential Questions:
What defines us as HUMANS and sets us apart from other species?
How much does a NAME contribute to our identity?
What role does NATURE play in human development?
What role does NURTURE play in human development?
We continued to discuss Human Nature in Frankenstein...focus on Elizabeth and Justine
Block Day...
Writer's Choice Misplaced Modifiers
Frankenstein Discussion of Human Nature and other Essential Questions:
What defines us as HUMANS and sets us apart from other species?
How much does a NAME contribute to our identity?
What role does NATURE play in human development?
What role does NURTURE play in human development?
April Bonus Writing Opportunity
Take advantage of National Poetry Month and participate in the Poet to Poet Project by Poetry.org.
Guidelines:
Listen to all 8 videos...write a poem in response to each (yes, 8 poems) and email your 8 poems to the address provided on the website...cc me in your email...
They ask for the email to be sent by 4-30 ... I am requiring you send it by 4-29-14 ... that way we know we get it in before the deadline! For the bonus your poems must be in the following formats:
Follow the links for details about the FORMAT ...
2 CINQUAINS
1 Ptrarchan Sonnet and 1 Shakespearean Sonnet
1 Haiku
2 Tanka
1 Limerick
Guidelines:
Listen to all 8 videos...write a poem in response to each (yes, 8 poems) and email your 8 poems to the address provided on the website...cc me in your email...
They ask for the email to be sent by 4-30 ... I am requiring you send it by 4-29-14 ... that way we know we get it in before the deadline! For the bonus your poems must be in the following formats:
Follow the links for details about the FORMAT ...
2 CINQUAINS
1 Ptrarchan Sonnet and 1 Shakespearean Sonnet
1 Haiku
2 Tanka
1 Limerick
Monday, March 31, 2014
Monday March 31st
Today we looked at VOICE of VERBS in Writers Choice (pages 596-597). We corrected the exercise on page 596.
We discussed upcoming assignments between now and the end of April. Dates were written in our planners.
We continued Friday's Frankenstein conversation re: elemental principles of human nature
Tonight ...upload paper to turnitin.com...bring rubric to class tomorrow (1314ArgumentativePaper) on papers page of class website
Friday...Frankenstein Project and Test
We discussed upcoming assignments between now and the end of April. Dates were written in our planners.
We continued Friday's Frankenstein conversation re: elemental principles of human nature
Tonight ...upload paper to turnitin.com...bring rubric to class tomorrow (1314ArgumentativePaper) on papers page of class website
Friday...Frankenstein Project and Test
Saturday, March 29, 2014
Friday 3-27-14
Today we corrected WC pages 699-700
Papers were returned
Next Week:
Final Draft of Paper uploaded to turnitin.com by 11:59 PM Monday 3-31-14
Rubric brought to class Tuesday 4-1-14
Frankenstein Test and Project due Friday 4-4-14
We started to discuss "elementary principles of human nature" in Frankenstein through the following:
The author said the novel was a study in human nature. What do we learn about human nature from....
Victor
Caroline
Alphonse
Elizabeth
Justine
Henry Clerval
Walton
The Creature
The Blind (DeLacy)Man
DeLacy family
Papers were returned
Next Week:
Final Draft of Paper uploaded to turnitin.com by 11:59 PM Monday 3-31-14
Rubric brought to class Tuesday 4-1-14
Frankenstein Test and Project due Friday 4-4-14
We started to discuss "elementary principles of human nature" in Frankenstein through the following:
The author said the novel was a study in human nature. What do we learn about human nature from....
Victor
Caroline
Alphonse
Elizabeth
Justine
Henry Clerval
Walton
The Creature
The Blind (DeLacy)Man
DeLacy family
Thursday, March 27, 2014
Our Next Book...IN MY HANDS...Assignment...
Read In My Hands and complete the assignment below. It is due NO LATER THAN FRIDAY 4-18-14 11:59 PM.
In My Hands: Memories of a Holocaust Rescuer by Irene Gut Opdyke
RESPOND TO ONE OF THE FOLLOWING PROMPTS.
Responses MUST be answered in ESSAY format. Underline your thesis.
Your responses MUST include COW…in the form of in-text citations (quotes, page #’s, etc.). MLA format is necessary!
Type your essay in the body of this document. Upload the response to turnitin.com.
Your grade will be reduced by 10% each day late.
Due NO LATER than Friday 4-18-14 11:59 PM
+ _________/ 10 Body paragraph 1 thorough, includes generous COW in MLA format
+ ________/ 10 Body paragraph 2 thorough, includes generous COW in MLA format
+ ________/ 10 Body paragraph 3 thorough, includes generous COW in MLA format
+ ________/ 10 Body paragraph 4 thorough, includes generous COW in MLA format
+ ________/10 Proper Grammar, Spelling, and Mechanics used, Response in Essay Format, Thesis underlined, and Word Count listed at end of essay
Essay #1: In an essay of approximately 750-1,000 words, respond to the following prompt:
Irene’s Catholic faith was challenged during World War II. Analyze 4 people she met that had the biggest influence upon her faith.
Essay #2: In an essay of approximately 750-1,000 words, respond to the following prompt:
Irene was a courageous young woman who compromised her principles and risked her life to save others. Analyze 4 key decisions Irene made that demonstrated her courage.
In My Hands: Memories of a Holocaust Rescuer by Irene Gut Opdyke
RESPOND TO ONE OF THE FOLLOWING PROMPTS.
Responses MUST be answered in ESSAY format. Underline your thesis.
Your responses MUST include COW…in the form of in-text citations (quotes, page #’s, etc.). MLA format is necessary!
Type your essay in the body of this document. Upload the response to turnitin.com.
Your grade will be reduced by 10% each day late.
Due NO LATER than Friday 4-18-14 11:59 PM
+ _________/ 10 Body paragraph 1 thorough, includes generous COW in MLA format
+ ________/ 10 Body paragraph 2 thorough, includes generous COW in MLA format
+ ________/ 10 Body paragraph 3 thorough, includes generous COW in MLA format
+ ________/ 10 Body paragraph 4 thorough, includes generous COW in MLA format
+ ________/10 Proper Grammar, Spelling, and Mechanics used, Response in Essay Format, Thesis underlined, and Word Count listed at end of essay
Essay #1: In an essay of approximately 750-1,000 words, respond to the following prompt:
Irene’s Catholic faith was challenged during World War II. Analyze 4 people she met that had the biggest influence upon her faith.
Essay #2: In an essay of approximately 750-1,000 words, respond to the following prompt:
Irene was a courageous young woman who compromised her principles and risked her life to save others. Analyze 4 key decisions Irene made that demonstrated her courage.
Wednesday, March 26, 2014
Block Day
Papers were returned
We completed and corrected Writer's Choice pages 697-698
Homework due Friday 699-700
We discussed Frankenstein:
Victor's childhood, parents, Elizabeth's entrance into the family ... and connected the dots with actions later in teh story. Our focus was pages 18-20, 23 (parts of Chapters 1 and 2)
We took the Frankenstein Quiz Chapters 11-20
We completed and corrected Writer's Choice pages 697-698
Homework due Friday 699-700
We discussed Frankenstein:
Victor's childhood, parents, Elizabeth's entrance into the family ... and connected the dots with actions later in teh story. Our focus was pages 18-20, 23 (parts of Chapters 1 and 2)
We took the Frankenstein Quiz Chapters 11-20
Tuesday, March 25, 2014
Tuesday ... UPDATES on FRANKENSTEIN ASSIGNMENTS
due tonight...Frankenstein Essay
1 is required
a second is a bonus
The file that you wish to be considered a bonus, please title BONUS
Frankenstein Test/Project .... Friday April 4th
Project Document Titled 1314FrankensteinProject on Frankenstein Page of Class Website
1 is required
a second is a bonus
The file that you wish to be considered a bonus, please title BONUS
Frankenstein Test/Project .... Friday April 4th
Project Document Titled 1314FrankensteinProject on Frankenstein Page of Class Website
Friday, March 21, 2014
Friday 3-21-14
Today we did not have time in block 2 to take the Vocabulary Test on lessons 10-12 as Mass ran long. The test will be Monday.
Block 2 corrected WC pages 692-693
Blocks 4-5-6- corrected WC pages 692-693, Vocab pages 147-150 and read the Upfront Magazine dated 2-24-14.
REMINDER:
Paper Draft uploaded to turnitin.com by 11:59 PM on Saturday 3-22
Peer Edit due by 11:59 Monday 3-24-14
Frankenstein WS - last one- chapters 15-end DUE MONDAY 3-24-14
Block 2 corrected WC pages 692-693
Blocks 4-5-6- corrected WC pages 692-693, Vocab pages 147-150 and read the Upfront Magazine dated 2-24-14.
REMINDER:
Paper Draft uploaded to turnitin.com by 11:59 PM on Saturday 3-22
Peer Edit due by 11:59 Monday 3-24-14
Frankenstein WS - last one- chapters 15-end DUE MONDAY 3-24-14
Wednesday, March 19, 2014
Block Day
Today in class I will pass back papers and we will complete and correct Writers Choice Pages 690-691.
We will have a BINGO BONUS OPPORTUNITY ... Vocabulary TEST Lessons 10-12 is Friday.
We will discuss Frankenstein...the story as well as Romanticism, Gothic, and Science Friction "categories" for Frankenstein.
The last 30 minutes of class we will take the Frankenstein Quiz covering Chapters 1-10.
AFTER THE Quiz...due Friday
Vocabulary Book pages 147-150
Writers Choice pages 692-693
REMINDERS:
Tie Day Friday
Paper Draft due uploaded to turnitin.com by 11:59 PM Saturday 3-22-14
Peer Review due Monday 11:59 PM 3-24-14
Upcoming Frankenstein:
Monday 3-24 WS Chapters 21-end
Tuesday 3-25 Frankenstein Essay (second is BONUS) due uploaded to turnitin.com by 11:59 PM
Block Day 3-26/27 Frankenstein Quiz 11-20
We will have a BINGO BONUS OPPORTUNITY ... Vocabulary TEST Lessons 10-12 is Friday.
We will discuss Frankenstein...the story as well as Romanticism, Gothic, and Science Friction "categories" for Frankenstein.
The last 30 minutes of class we will take the Frankenstein Quiz covering Chapters 1-10.
AFTER THE Quiz...due Friday
Vocabulary Book pages 147-150
Writers Choice pages 692-693
REMINDERS:
Tie Day Friday
Paper Draft due uploaded to turnitin.com by 11:59 PM Saturday 3-22-14
Peer Review due Monday 11:59 PM 3-24-14
Upcoming Frankenstein:
Monday 3-24 WS Chapters 21-end
Tuesday 3-25 Frankenstein Essay (second is BONUS) due uploaded to turnitin.com by 11:59 PM
Block Day 3-26/27 Frankenstein Quiz 11-20
Argumentative Paper Draft
If you wish me to look at your paper draft ... at any stage of development from outline to revisions prior to submitting the final draft...
I will be available at lunch every day from TODAY until the paper is due.
Find me in the classroom on Tuesday-Friday. On Monday find me out by the upper field where I will be on duty.
Your paper will be peer-edited by a classmate...this is your opportunity for ME to look over it with you. Do not wait till the last minute, if everyone stops by at the last minute, I may not get to help you.
I will be available at lunch every day from TODAY until the paper is due.
Find me in the classroom on Tuesday-Friday. On Monday find me out by the upper field where I will be on duty.
Your paper will be peer-edited by a classmate...this is your opportunity for ME to look over it with you. Do not wait till the last minute, if everyone stops by at the last minute, I may not get to help you.
Tuesday, March 18, 2014
Tuesday 3-18-14
Today we worked on rough drafts in the library and we corrected vocabulary book pages 141-142.. The counselors passed back PLAN results.
Monday, March 17, 2014
Monday 3-17-14
Happy Saint Patrick's Day!
In class we corrected WC page 698
In class we completed and corrected Vocabulary Book page 144 (Homework pages 141-142)
A WS for the Argumentative PPR was given out - due Tuesday.
We discussed Romanticism, Gothic, and Science-Fiction Elements of Frankenstein.
Papers were returned.
THIS WEEK:
Frankenstein Quiz (1-10) block day
Frankenstein WS 15-20 due Block day
Vocabulary TEST 10-12 Friday 3-31
PPR rough Draft Uploaded to turnitin.com by 11:59 PM Saturday 3-22-14
In class we corrected WC page 698
In class we completed and corrected Vocabulary Book page 144 (Homework pages 141-142)
A WS for the Argumentative PPR was given out - due Tuesday.
We discussed Romanticism, Gothic, and Science-Fiction Elements of Frankenstein.
Papers were returned.
THIS WEEK:
Frankenstein Quiz (1-10) block day
Frankenstein WS 15-20 due Block day
Vocabulary TEST 10-12 Friday 3-31
PPR rough Draft Uploaded to turnitin.com by 11:59 PM Saturday 3-22-14
Friday, March 14, 2014
Friday 3-14-14
Today we took the vocabulary quiz for lesson 11 (11-20) and 12
ARS were turned in, graded, and returned
Frankenstein Chapters 6-10 WS was turned in today as well.
After the quiz...
Read Writers Choice page 687-698. Complete Exercise 1 page 689
Frankenstein Chapters 11-14 WS due Monday
READ articles you put on ARS...we start the rough draft in class on Tuesday
Due next week:
Block Day:
Frankenstein Ch. 15-20 WS
Frankenstein Quiz...Chapters 1-10
Friday ... TIE DAY/MASS ... Vocabulary TEST Lessons 10-12
Paper Rough Draft uploaded to turnitin.com by 3-22-14 11:59 PM
Monday 3-24
Peer Edit via turnitin.com due by 11:59 PM
Frankenstein WS 21-end due in class
Tuesday 3-25
Frankenstein essay due uploaded to turnitin.com by 11:59 PM
Block Day 3/26 and 3/27 Frankenstein Quiz Chapters 11-20
ARS were turned in, graded, and returned
Frankenstein Chapters 6-10 WS was turned in today as well.
After the quiz...
Read Writers Choice page 687-698. Complete Exercise 1 page 689
Frankenstein Chapters 11-14 WS due Monday
READ articles you put on ARS...we start the rough draft in class on Tuesday
Due next week:
Block Day:
Frankenstein Ch. 15-20 WS
Frankenstein Quiz...Chapters 1-10
Friday ... TIE DAY/MASS ... Vocabulary TEST Lessons 10-12
Paper Rough Draft uploaded to turnitin.com by 3-22-14 11:59 PM
Monday 3-24
Peer Edit via turnitin.com due by 11:59 PM
Frankenstein WS 21-end due in class
Tuesday 3-25
Frankenstein essay due uploaded to turnitin.com by 11:59 PM
Block Day 3/26 and 3/27 Frankenstein Quiz Chapters 11-20
Wednesday, March 12, 2014
Block Day March 12 and 13
Papers were passed back at the beginning of class while students turned in Frankenstein Chapters 1-5 WS.
There was time to complete and correct:
Vocabulary Book pages 130, 136
Writers Choice book page 666-667 exercise 8 evens and exercise 9 odds
The rest of the class we completed our discussion of the Preface/Letters and started to discuss Characterization
There was time to complete and correct:
Vocabulary Book pages 130, 136
Writers Choice book page 666-667 exercise 8 evens and exercise 9 odds
The rest of the class we completed our discussion of the Preface/Letters and started to discuss Characterization
Tuesday, March 11, 2014
Tuesday March 11th
Today we worked on the ARS in the library. If you did not complete your 5 entries...it MUST be turned in by the end of the week.
Those that completed Vocabulary Book pages 134-135 had an opportunity to correct the assignment and go over the words.
Announcement Today...SPIRIT DRESS tomorrow
REMINDER: FRANKENSTEIN ASSIGNMENT due TOMORROW
Those that completed Vocabulary Book pages 134-135 had an opportunity to correct the assignment and go over the words.
Announcement Today...SPIRIT DRESS tomorrow
REMINDER: FRANKENSTEIN ASSIGNMENT due TOMORROW
Monday, March 10, 2014
March Stage of Life Writing Contest Bonus
Don't forget an ONGOING BONUS OPTION
*** Reminder...you need to turn in all of your work on time to be able to earn bonus points. Bonus work is over and above the minimum required.
Stage of Life has MONTHLY writing contests
Visit www.stageoflife.com to find out more about this month's topic, Mental Health/Mental Illness.
IF you submit an entry to the contest, email me a copy of the submission and a screen shot of the submission and/or digital receipt it was sent.
The deadlines are posted online. This month's is 3-31-14
*** Reminder...you need to turn in all of your work on time to be able to earn bonus points. Bonus work is over and above the minimum required.
Stage of Life has MONTHLY writing contests
Visit www.stageoflife.com to find out more about this month's topic, Mental Health/Mental Illness.
IF you submit an entry to the contest, email me a copy of the submission and a screen shot of the submission and/or digital receipt it was sent.
The deadlines are posted online. This month's is 3-31-14
Monday 3-10-14
After the MACBETH test:
Complete Vocabulary Book pages 134-135 and Read Frankenstein...Assignment #1 due Block Day this week
Reminder...library research time on Tuesday...ARS due in class Tuesday or by the end of the week
Schedule Reminders...
TIE DAY both Tuesday AND Friday this week
LATE START for Students...THURSDAY
Complete Vocabulary Book pages 134-135 and Read Frankenstein...Assignment #1 due Block Day this week
Reminder...library research time on Tuesday...ARS due in class Tuesday or by the end of the week
Schedule Reminders...
TIE DAY both Tuesday AND Friday this week
LATE START for Students...THURSDAY
Wednesday, March 5, 2014
Block Day March 5-6
We completed and corrected Vocabulary Book pages 122 and 129 (Choosing the Right Word Lessons 10 and 11)
Students gave me their Argumentative Paper Topics
We finished discussing Macbeth Essential Questions and Started Discussing Frankenstein.
Frankenstein Concepts covered:
Story within a story within a story format
Main Characters share concept of feeling ALONE...find evidence as you read
Author's intention was to "preserve the truth of the elementary principles of human nature" ... find evidence as you read
Romantic Quest
Walton's Romantic Quest
Students gave me their Argumentative Paper Topics
We finished discussing Macbeth Essential Questions and Started Discussing Frankenstein.
Frankenstein Concepts covered:
Story within a story within a story format
Main Characters share concept of feeling ALONE...find evidence as you read
Author's intention was to "preserve the truth of the elementary principles of human nature" ... find evidence as you read
Romantic Quest
Walton's Romantic Quest
Monday, March 3, 2014
Argumentative Research Paper
Each Tuesday in March we will be in the library to work on research for our Argumentative Research Paper. The details/rubric are on SOTW and the class website. (Titled 1314ArgumentativePaper)
Read through the instructions, write down deadlines in your planner, follow the links to look at sample topics...or write down a few topics of your own. NO TWO people will research the same topic. Pick a topic/create a topic that is of interest to you!
Due Dates:
1. Topic needs to be chosen and approved by me by BLOCK DAY March 5/6.
2. Annotated Resource Set due at the end of class Tuesday 3/11 … or by the end of the week. (ARS template on class website...papers page)You will add five entries to page 2 of the template
3. Rough Draft uploaded to turnitin.com by 3/22/14 at 11:59 PM
4. Peer Review ONE peer’s paper on turnitin.com by Monday 3/24/14 at 11:59 PM
5. Final Draft due, uploaded to turnitin.com by Monday 3/31/14 at 11:59 PM
Read through the instructions, write down deadlines in your planner, follow the links to look at sample topics...or write down a few topics of your own. NO TWO people will research the same topic. Pick a topic/create a topic that is of interest to you!
Due Dates:
1. Topic needs to be chosen and approved by me by BLOCK DAY March 5/6.
2. Annotated Resource Set due at the end of class Tuesday 3/11 … or by the end of the week. (ARS template on class website...papers page)You will add five entries to page 2 of the template
3. Rough Draft uploaded to turnitin.com by 3/22/14 at 11:59 PM
4. Peer Review ONE peer’s paper on turnitin.com by Monday 3/24/14 at 11:59 PM
5. Final Draft due, uploaded to turnitin.com by Monday 3/31/14 at 11:59 PM
Monday March 3rd
Today the Vocabulary Story (Lessons 10-12) was collected.
In class we completed and corrected Synonyms and Antonyms for lessons 10 and 11 (pages 121 and 128)
We discussed Macbeth essential Questions
POETRY Quiz was cancelled...will cover Shakespeare sonnets with THE TEMPEST.
Meet in the library tomorrow. Homework tonight: Read Argumentative Research paper assignment instructions...be prepared to START working in the library tomorrow.
REMINDER: VOCABULARY QUIZ 10 and 11(1-10) Friday
Macbeth TEST ... Multiple Choice + Essay on Monday 3-10-14
In class we completed and corrected Synonyms and Antonyms for lessons 10 and 11 (pages 121 and 128)
We discussed Macbeth essential Questions
POETRY Quiz was cancelled...will cover Shakespeare sonnets with THE TEMPEST.
Meet in the library tomorrow. Homework tonight: Read Argumentative Research paper assignment instructions...be prepared to START working in the library tomorrow.
REMINDER: VOCABULARY QUIZ 10 and 11(1-10) Friday
Macbeth TEST ... Multiple Choice + Essay on Monday 3-10-14
Friday, February 28, 2014
Friday 2-28-14
Today we will take Vocabulary TEST 7-9
After the test work on THREE TEXTUAL EXAMPLES (Act/Scene/Line) to support the following Essential Questions:
To what extent are the supernatural forces responsible for the actions of Macbeth and Lady Macbeth?
Nature’s reaction to the events in the play is ironic. EVALUATE how nature mimics the actions of the characters...both moral and immoral.
Also due Monday...Vocab. Story Lessons 10-12 ... see earlier blog post (Monday 2-3-14) that lists ALL details for the THREE stories this semester.
REMINDER...Bring Writers Choice and Frankenstein on Monday
After the test work on THREE TEXTUAL EXAMPLES (Act/Scene/Line) to support the following Essential Questions:
To what extent are the supernatural forces responsible for the actions of Macbeth and Lady Macbeth?
Nature’s reaction to the events in the play is ironic. EVALUATE how nature mimics the actions of the characters...both moral and immoral.
Also due Monday...Vocab. Story Lessons 10-12 ... see earlier blog post (Monday 2-3-14) that lists ALL details for the THREE stories this semester.
REMINDER...Bring Writers Choice and Frankenstein on Monday
Wednesday, February 26, 2014
Block Day
Today we completed a Vocabulary Review ... TEST 10-12 Friday
Blocks 2-4 completed Vocabulary Book Pages 105-106, Blocks 5 and 6 will complete a BINGO BONUS
WE discussed the essential question that we prepared for today: At the beginning of the play the witches say "Fair is foul, and foul is fair." What does this mean? Does this idea resonate throughout the play? If so, how?
Block 2 discussed character's fatal flaws ... Blocks 4-5-6 did that yesterday
Block 2 has resumes passed out ... Blocks 4-5-6 did yesterday (reminder...completing your resume and turning it in the week after your homeroom training is worth a 10% BONUS)
Blocks 4 and 6 also discussed the ESSENTIAL QUESTION: How does the play define "manhood"? What is it that makes one a "man" in Macbeth?
All classes did a close reading of an article from the January 13th UPFRONT MAGAZINE
UPCOMING ASSIGNMENTS:
Vocabulary Test Friday
Vocabulary Story 10-12 due Monday 3-3
Blocks 2-4 completed Vocabulary Book Pages 105-106, Blocks 5 and 6 will complete a BINGO BONUS
WE discussed the essential question that we prepared for today: At the beginning of the play the witches say "Fair is foul, and foul is fair." What does this mean? Does this idea resonate throughout the play? If so, how?
Block 2 discussed character's fatal flaws ... Blocks 4-5-6 did that yesterday
Block 2 has resumes passed out ... Blocks 4-5-6 did yesterday (reminder...completing your resume and turning it in the week after your homeroom training is worth a 10% BONUS)
Blocks 4 and 6 also discussed the ESSENTIAL QUESTION: How does the play define "manhood"? What is it that makes one a "man" in Macbeth?
All classes did a close reading of an article from the January 13th UPFRONT MAGAZINE
UPCOMING ASSIGNMENTS:
Vocabulary Test Friday
Vocabulary Story 10-12 due Monday 3-3
Tuesday, February 25, 2014
Tuesday 2-25
We discussed Monday's essential question, updated our planners with details from Class Calendar (on SOTW and BLOG already) and played BINGO
Essential Question for today...come in with THREE examples from the text (due block day)
At the beginning of the play the witches say "Fair is foul, and foul is fair." What does this mean? Does this idea resonate throughout the play? If so, how?
Essential Question for today...come in with THREE examples from the text (due block day)
At the beginning of the play the witches say "Fair is foul, and foul is fair." What does this mean? Does this idea resonate throughout the play? If so, how?
Monday, February 24, 2014
Monday 2-24-14
We will start the day with a quick Vocabulary Review: page 109 Choosing the Right Meaning
We will start to discuss the Macbeth essential question: Macbeth is on trial for murder. You have been hired to defend him. What defense do you use...Not Guilty by reason of insanity or plead Guilty to a lesser charge? Make a decision and build your defense...use specific textual evidence. (We will use our THEMES and MOTIFS WS to assist in this discussion)
We will take a Vocabulary Quiz Lessons 8 (11-20) and 9
Tomorrow: Vocabulary Review for TEST lessons 7-9 (BINGO BONUS), Macbeth/Poetry Discussion
Update our planners as SOTW and the class calendar now have Frankenstein assignments and work for the month of March.
Block Day: Vocabulary, Macbeth, Upfront Magazine discussion
Friday: Vocabulary TEST Lessons 7-9
Upcoming:
Monday 3-3: Vocabulary Story lessons 10-12
Block Day 3/5 and 3/6 Sonnets Quiz
Friday 3-7: Vocabulary Quiz Lessons 10 and 11 (1-10)
We will start to discuss the Macbeth essential question: Macbeth is on trial for murder. You have been hired to defend him. What defense do you use...Not Guilty by reason of insanity or plead Guilty to a lesser charge? Make a decision and build your defense...use specific textual evidence. (We will use our THEMES and MOTIFS WS to assist in this discussion)
We will take a Vocabulary Quiz Lessons 8 (11-20) and 9
Tomorrow: Vocabulary Review for TEST lessons 7-9 (BINGO BONUS), Macbeth/Poetry Discussion
Update our planners as SOTW and the class calendar now have Frankenstein assignments and work for the month of March.
Block Day: Vocabulary, Macbeth, Upfront Magazine discussion
Friday: Vocabulary TEST Lessons 7-9
Upcoming:
Monday 3-3: Vocabulary Story lessons 10-12
Block Day 3/5 and 3/6 Sonnets Quiz
Friday 3-7: Vocabulary Quiz Lessons 10 and 11 (1-10)
Friday, February 21, 2014
Frankenstein Assignments
The following Frankenstein assignments ARE posted on SOTW and the class calendar:
The Frankenstein page of the class website has the Frankenstein Study Guide (1314Frankenstein Reading Guide), a link to the online version of the book, and the prompt for the essay due on turnitin.com (1314FrankensteinEssays).
Study Guide Sections
Chapters 1-5 ... due Block Days 3/12 and 3/13
Chapters 6-10 ... due Friday 3/14
Chapters 11-14 ... due Monday 3/17
Chapters 15-20 ... Block Day 3/19 and 3/20
Chapters 21-conclusion due 3/24
Due Dates:
Frankenstein
Essay uploaded to turnitin.com Tuesday 3-25-14 by 11:59 PM. I gave you TWO essays from which to choose. One is mandatory, doing the second is a BONUS. Remember to qualify for a bonus all work must be turned in ... and on time!
Frankenstein Quiz Chapters 1-10 BLOCK DAY 3-19 and 3-20 (Study Guides can be used)
Frankenstein Quiz Chapters 11-20 BLOCK DAY 3-26 and 3-27 (Study Guides can be used)
Frankenstein Test BLOCK DAY April 2/3 or 9/10 (based on Writing Exam Schedule)
2013-2014 English 2 Frankenstein Essays
You are required to respond to ONE of the following. Responding to a second is a BONUS. Remember...to qualify for a bonus all work must be turned in...and be turned in one time.
By 3/25 (11:59 PM) upload to turnitin.com a response to one of the following prompts. I am giving you your START. Fill in the blanks in the thesis statement and develop into a traditional 5 paragraph essay. This MUST be in MLA format with in text citations.
Remember…your body paragraphs develop the ideas presented in the thesis…in the order presented in the thesis. For all intents and purposes, I gave you paragraph 1 … you need to fill in the blanks. You will need to finish the three body paragraphs and create a conclusion.
PROMPT 1: Victor Frankenstein is a DYNAMIC ROUND CHARACTER. He changes from the start of the story to the end of the story. Victory started as a __________ and became a ________. This change was due to the following factors: __________, ________, and ________.
Rubric:
+ _____/10 COW in MLA format to complete first example
+______/10 COW in MLA format to complete second example
+ _____/10 COW in MLA format to complete third example
+______/10 Grammar, essay format with a conclusion that ties together thoughts in previous 4 paragraphs
PROMPT 2: Victor Frankenstein is a man on a mission. His desire to be famous like the authors he studied drives him each and every day. Three women, (name them in the order he knew them ______,_____, and _____), had a strong influence on him. The death of each woman has a profound impact on his life; when _____ (person named first in last sentence) dies he_____; when (person #2) dies he ____; and when (person #3) dies he ____.
Rubric:
+ _____/10 COW in MLA format to complete first example
+______/10 COW in MLA format to complete second example
+ _____/10 COW in MLA format to complete third example
+______/10 Grammar, essay format with a conclusion that ties together thoughts in previous 4 paragraphs
The Frankenstein page of the class website has the Frankenstein Study Guide (1314Frankenstein Reading Guide), a link to the online version of the book, and the prompt for the essay due on turnitin.com (1314FrankensteinEssays).
Study Guide Sections
Chapters 1-5 ... due Block Days 3/12 and 3/13
Chapters 6-10 ... due Friday 3/14
Chapters 11-14 ... due Monday 3/17
Chapters 15-20 ... Block Day 3/19 and 3/20
Chapters 21-conclusion due 3/24
Due Dates:
Frankenstein
Essay uploaded to turnitin.com Tuesday 3-25-14 by 11:59 PM. I gave you TWO essays from which to choose. One is mandatory, doing the second is a BONUS. Remember to qualify for a bonus all work must be turned in ... and on time!Frankenstein Quiz Chapters 1-10 BLOCK DAY 3-19 and 3-20 (Study Guides can be used)
Frankenstein Quiz Chapters 11-20 BLOCK DAY 3-26 and 3-27 (Study Guides can be used)
Frankenstein Test BLOCK DAY April 2/3 or 9/10 (based on Writing Exam Schedule)
2013-2014 English 2 Frankenstein Essays
You are required to respond to ONE of the following. Responding to a second is a BONUS. Remember...to qualify for a bonus all work must be turned in...and be turned in one time.
By 3/25 (11:59 PM) upload to turnitin.com a response to one of the following prompts. I am giving you your START. Fill in the blanks in the thesis statement and develop into a traditional 5 paragraph essay. This MUST be in MLA format with in text citations.
Remember…your body paragraphs develop the ideas presented in the thesis…in the order presented in the thesis. For all intents and purposes, I gave you paragraph 1 … you need to fill in the blanks. You will need to finish the three body paragraphs and create a conclusion.
PROMPT 1: Victor Frankenstein is a DYNAMIC ROUND CHARACTER. He changes from the start of the story to the end of the story. Victory started as a __________ and became a ________. This change was due to the following factors: __________, ________, and ________.
Rubric:
+ _____/10 COW in MLA format to complete first example
+______/10 COW in MLA format to complete second example
+ _____/10 COW in MLA format to complete third example
+______/10 Grammar, essay format with a conclusion that ties together thoughts in previous 4 paragraphs
PROMPT 2: Victor Frankenstein is a man on a mission. His desire to be famous like the authors he studied drives him each and every day. Three women, (name them in the order he knew them ______,_____, and _____), had a strong influence on him. The death of each woman has a profound impact on his life; when _____ (person named first in last sentence) dies he_____; when (person #2) dies he ____; and when (person #3) dies he ____.
Rubric:
+ _____/10 COW in MLA format to complete first example
+______/10 COW in MLA format to complete second example
+ _____/10 COW in MLA format to complete third example
+______/10 Grammar, essay format with a conclusion that ties together thoughts in previous 4 paragraphs
Wednesday, February 19, 2014
Macbeth Quiz Acts 4-5 Make-Up
If you were absent for the quiz on Block Days 2/19 and 2/20
The make up quiz will be BEFORE SCHOOL...7 AM
WEDNESDAY 2-26-14
The make up quiz will be BEFORE SCHOOL...7 AM
WEDNESDAY 2-26-14
Block Day 2-19 and 2-20
Today we will complete/correct Vocabulary book pages 94 and 101 ODDS
Quiz Lessons 8 (11-20) and Lesson 9 on Monday due to PLAN test on Friday 2-21
We will discuss Macbeth...focus on Act 3 WS: Irony and Characterization
We will also discuss the ideas of CONFLICT and GUILT.
The last half hour will be Macbeth Quiz Acts 4 and 5
HOMEWORK:
Complete Act 4 WS: Motif
Complete Act 5 WS: Theme
ANNOUNCEMENT:
Poetry Quiz Moved to Block Day March 5 and 6
Macbeth/Shakespeare Test Moved to Monday March 10th
NEXT BOOK: Frankenstein...Reading Assignments will be posted by 2-21-14.
Quiz Lessons 8 (11-20) and Lesson 9 on Monday due to PLAN test on Friday 2-21
We will discuss Macbeth...focus on Act 3 WS: Irony and Characterization
We will also discuss the ideas of CONFLICT and GUILT.
The last half hour will be Macbeth Quiz Acts 4 and 5
HOMEWORK:
Complete Act 4 WS: Motif
Complete Act 5 WS: Theme
ANNOUNCEMENT:
Poetry Quiz Moved to Block Day March 5 and 6
Macbeth/Shakespeare Test Moved to Monday March 10th
NEXT BOOK: Frankenstein...Reading Assignments will be posted by 2-21-14.
Tuesday, February 18, 2014
Reminder...if you missed the Macbeth Quiz (ACTS 1-3)
The Make-Up Quiz is before school tomorrow at 7:00 AM
Tuesday February 18th
Today I passed back vocabulary stories and Macbeth Quizzes. We corrected Vocabulary Book pages 102-103 that were homework and completed/corrected page 104.
REMINDER...due to PLAN TEST FRIDAY...the quiz on lessons 8/9 will be Monday 2-24-14.
HOMEWORK: Prepare ACT 4 MOTIF: Reversal of Nature and Darkness/Light
Today's class discussion: We started to discuss ACT 3 WS Irony ... (ALSO discussing Lady Macbeth's Inability to Kill King Duncan and the comic relief nature of the Porter's Lines in Act 2 Scene 3)
REMINDER...due to PLAN TEST FRIDAY...the quiz on lessons 8/9 will be Monday 2-24-14.
HOMEWORK: Prepare ACT 4 MOTIF: Reversal of Nature and Darkness/Light
Today's class discussion: We started to discuss ACT 3 WS Irony ... (ALSO discussing Lady Macbeth's Inability to Kill King Duncan and the comic relief nature of the Porter's Lines in Act 2 Scene 3)
Friday, February 14, 2014
Don't forget an ONGOING BONUS OPTION
*** Reminder...you need to turn in all of your work on time to be able to earn bonus points. Bonus work is over and above the minimum required.
Stage of Life has MONTHLY writing contests
Visit www.stageoflife.com to find out more about this month's topic, THE OLYMPICS.
IF you submit an entry to the contest, email me a copy of the submission and a screen shot of the submission and/or digital receipt it was sent.
The deadlines are posted online. This month's is 2-28-14
Stage of Life has MONTHLY writing contests
Visit www.stageoflife.com to find out more about this month's topic, THE OLYMPICS.
IF you submit an entry to the contest, email me a copy of the submission and a screen shot of the submission and/or digital receipt it was sent.
The deadlines are posted online. This month's is 2-28-14
For those of you who are CREATIVE and want the opportunity to WIN $$$
Doodle for Google Contest is open...Follow the link for details on how to submit a drawing.
Entries close March 20th
If you wish...I can submit the drawings...you need to complete the drawing and entry form. If you want me to mail for you, please submit by 3-17-14 before school!
If this is something you like to do...good luck...have fun!
Entries close March 20th
If you wish...I can submit the drawings...you need to complete the drawing and entry form. If you want me to mail for you, please submit by 3-17-14 before school!
If this is something you like to do...good luck...have fun!
Friday 2-14-14
Happy Valentine's Day!
Today we took Vocabulary Quiz Lesson 7 and 8 (1-10).
After the quiz...Homework if not completed in class:
Vocabulary Book Lesson 9 pages 102-103
Macbeth WS Act 3 Characterization Section
Macbeth WS Acts 4/5 Theme Section ... AMBITION and Nature vs Unnatural Section
Next Week...
Remember NO SCHOOL MONDAY 2-17-14
Block Day Macbeth Quiz Acts 4/5
Friday's Lesson 8(11-20) and 9 Vocabulary Quiz has been moved to Monday 2-24-14 due to the PLAN test.
Friday 2-21-14 Sophomores take the PLAN test. They need to be in the gym no later than 7:45...the test will be done shortly after 11.
Today we took Vocabulary Quiz Lesson 7 and 8 (1-10).
After the quiz...Homework if not completed in class:
Vocabulary Book Lesson 9 pages 102-103
Macbeth WS Act 3 Characterization Section
Macbeth WS Acts 4/5 Theme Section ... AMBITION and Nature vs Unnatural Section
Next Week...
Remember NO SCHOOL MONDAY 2-17-14
Block Day Macbeth Quiz Acts 4/5
Friday's Lesson 8(11-20) and 9 Vocabulary Quiz has been moved to Monday 2-24-14 due to the PLAN test.
Friday 2-21-14 Sophomores take the PLAN test. They need to be in the gym no later than 7:45...the test will be done shortly after 11.
Thursday, February 13, 2014
Tuesdays With Rene'
We will begin March 4th with Guiliver's Travels and follow that with Frankenstein.
You need to come to each viewing for the movie being shown and take notes. Your notes will be collected each day and returned to you to complete your assignment after the movie viewing.
Bring your lunch!
See you then!
You need to come to each viewing for the movie being shown and take notes. Your notes will be collected each day and returned to you to complete your assignment after the movie viewing.
Bring your lunch!
See you then!
Macbeth Acts 1-3 Quiz Make-Up Quiz...
Wednesday 2-19-14
7 AM during my tutoring time.
Those of you absent on Block Day 2/12 and 2/13 I will see you there!
7 AM during my tutoring time.
Those of you absent on Block Day 2/12 and 2/13 I will see you there!
Wednesday, February 12, 2014
Block Days February 12/13
Today we completed/corrected Vocabulary Book pages 87 (odds) and pages 90 and 97 (all.
Then we discussed Macbeth Worksheets (Acts 1 and 2). WE focused on MOOD and ADDED a DISCUSSION OF TONE. TONE in literature is the ATTITUDE a writer has toward the subject about which they are writing. It is evident from diction.
After the Macbeth Quiz...
Act Three WS ... Irony section is Homework if not completed in class.
FRIDAY...Vocabulary Quiz Lessons 7 and 8 (1-10). Multiple choice like semester 1 ... 45 questions (synonyms, antonyms, definitions, and completing the sentences).
Then we discussed Macbeth Worksheets (Acts 1 and 2). WE focused on MOOD and ADDED a DISCUSSION OF TONE. TONE in literature is the ATTITUDE a writer has toward the subject about which they are writing. It is evident from diction.
After the Macbeth Quiz...
Act Three WS ... Irony section is Homework if not completed in class.
FRIDAY...Vocabulary Quiz Lessons 7 and 8 (1-10). Multiple choice like semester 1 ... 45 questions (synonyms, antonyms, definitions, and completing the sentences).
Tuesday, February 11, 2014
February 11, 2014
Today we completed/corrected Vocabulary Book pages 87/88 and 94/95 evens.
Then we discussed Macbeth Acts 1 and 2 Worksheets.
Reminder: Quiz tomorrow Acts 1-3...MC and Short Answer format
Macbeth discussion in Blocks 4-5-6 included the deaths Macbeth was responsible for and the role he played in the other deaths in the play. Block 2 will cover this tomorrow.
Reminder: COURSE registration is during RELIGION CLASSES BLOCK DAYS this week.
Then we discussed Macbeth Acts 1 and 2 Worksheets.
Reminder: Quiz tomorrow Acts 1-3...MC and Short Answer format
Macbeth discussion in Blocks 4-5-6 included the deaths Macbeth was responsible for and the role he played in the other deaths in the play. Block 2 will cover this tomorrow.
Reminder: COURSE registration is during RELIGION CLASSES BLOCK DAYS this week.
Monday, February 10, 2014
Monday 2-10-14
Vocabulary Stories were collected. We worked on and corrected page 95 Synonyms and Antonyms and page 89 Completing the sentences (evens).
Act 2 WS for Macbeth were passed out. Tomorrow we will go over ACT 1 and Act 2 WS.
HOmework...Act 1 WS if you were with your Grandparents on Friday and did not get the WS
Act 2 WS...if not done in class...Figurative Language (EVENS) and Conflict (ALL)
Act 2 WS for Macbeth were passed out. Tomorrow we will go over ACT 1 and Act 2 WS.
HOmework...Act 1 WS if you were with your Grandparents on Friday and did not get the WS
Act 2 WS...if not done in class...Figurative Language (EVENS) and Conflict (ALL)
Thursday, February 6, 2014
February 6th
Today we discussed how the vocabulary quizzes were going to be divided. Next week ...ALL of lesson 7 and the FIRST 10 words from lesson 8. The following week words 11-20 from lesson 8 and ALL of lesson 9. This pattern will be continued for lessons 10-12 and 13-15.
We looked at TWO Super Bowl commercials by Coca Cola. Our viewing included an analysis of author's purpose and intended audience. We discussed with "evidence" to support our hypothesis.
Tomorrow...more Macbeth Quotes and Act 1 Worksheets/Handouts.
We looked at TWO Super Bowl commercials by Coca Cola. Our viewing included an analysis of author's purpose and intended audience. We discussed with "evidence" to support our hypothesis.
Tomorrow...more Macbeth Quotes and Act 1 Worksheets/Handouts.
Wednesday, February 5, 2014
Semester 2 Papers
****The week long English Writing Exam will be held the week of March 31st-April 4th. This is worth 10% of the Second Semester Grade.
1. A resume will be started in Homeroom and be due in class. Details will be posted here after I find out information from the counselors as to the day of the homeroom "training".
Resume training begins March 27th. All resumes are due by April 14th. BONUS of 10% if you turn in your resume the school week after your homeroom training!
2. A research based expository paper - will be worked on in March. Details will be posted here at the end of February. Each Tuesday in March we will have library time to research, work on drafts, get peer editing tips from peers, and get feedback from me. The more time is used wisely, the less that will have to be done at home. The Expository Paper will be due, uploaded to turnitin.com by Sunday March 30, 2104 (11:59 PM).
The Writing Exam will start Friday April 11th and continue through Holy Week. It is an in-class assessment of writing. The passage will be read at home. This is 10% of the course grade for this semester.
1. A resume will be started in Homeroom and be due in class. Details will be posted here after I find out information from the counselors as to the day of the homeroom "training".
Resume training begins March 27th. All resumes are due by April 14th. BONUS of 10% if you turn in your resume the school week after your homeroom training!
2. A research based expository paper - will be worked on in March. Details will be posted here at the end of February. Each Tuesday in March we will have library time to research, work on drafts, get peer editing tips from peers, and get feedback from me. The more time is used wisely, the less that will have to be done at home. The Expository Paper will be due, uploaded to turnitin.com by Sunday March 30, 2104 (11:59 PM).
The Writing Exam will start Friday April 11th and continue through Holy Week. It is an in-class assessment of writing. The passage will be read at home. This is 10% of the course grade for this semester.
Tuesday, February 4, 2014
Semester 2 Begins Today
Today papers were returned and we organized binders.
ALL of 2013 Upfront Magazines and Vocabulary Quizzes were recycled.
ALL Literature, Grammar, and Writing was kept.
Papers were transitioned to PORTFOLIOS (put after 10th grade papers).
A new Upfront Magazine was passed out and Macbeth was discussed.
Macbeth Discussion:
ERA in which play was written
Role of Actors
Expectations of audience
Quote students brought in to discuss
Vocabulary Due Dates were put in the planner and on class calendar:
The three paper dates as posted on the previous blog post
Lessons 7-8-9 Due Monday 2-10-14
Lessons 10-11-12 Due Monday 3-3-14
Lessons 13-14-15 Due Monday 4-7-14
Vocabulary Quizzes:
7-8 Friday 2-14-14
8-9 Friday 2-21-14
TEST 7-8-9 Friday 2-28-14
10-11 Friday 3-7-14
ALL of 2013 Upfront Magazines and Vocabulary Quizzes were recycled.
ALL Literature, Grammar, and Writing was kept.
Papers were transitioned to PORTFOLIOS (put after 10th grade papers).
A new Upfront Magazine was passed out and Macbeth was discussed.
Macbeth Discussion:
ERA in which play was written
Role of Actors
Expectations of audience
Quote students brought in to discuss
Vocabulary Due Dates were put in the planner and on class calendar:
The three paper dates as posted on the previous blog post
Lessons 7-8-9 Due Monday 2-10-14
Lessons 10-11-12 Due Monday 3-3-14
Lessons 13-14-15 Due Monday 4-7-14
Vocabulary Quizzes:
7-8 Friday 2-14-14
8-9 Friday 2-21-14
TEST 7-8-9 Friday 2-28-14
10-11 Friday 3-7-14
Monday, February 3, 2014
Semester Two Vocabulary Stories, Quizzes, and Tests
ALL STORIES:
1000-2000 words (word count in parenthesis after last word)
double spaced in Times New Roman 12 point font
Include a title
Have a beginning, middle, and an ending. (Minimum of three paragraphs..but remember 1 idea per paragraph
Vocabulary words BOLD and unit # in parenthesis after word EXAMPLE Super (7)
Ten (10) words from EACH unit used...that is 30 total
Use one of the topics below for each story. Do NOT use the same topic twice.
Lessons 7-8-9 Due Monday 2-10-14
Lessons 10-11-12 Due Monday 3-3-14
Lessons 13-14-15 Due Monday 4-7-14
Topics from which to choose to START your story (all stories will have the same start...how you finish them will be based on your imagination):
1. The moment I found that teeny, tiny little...
2. We sat in silence for...
3. Start with the idiom: He always has a bone to pick...
4. The factory bell...
5. The place was a real dump...
6. The clock was ticking, time was running out...
7. When the pencil got stuck in my ear...
8. Utilize all four in your story: The fire smells..., The earth sounds..., The rain tastes..., The wind looks...
Vocabulary Quiz/Test Dates:
Friday 2-14-14 Quiz Lessons 7-8
Friday 2-21-14 Quiz Lessons 8-9
Friday 2-28-14 TEST 7-9
Friday 3-8-14 Quiz Lessons 10-11
Friday 3-15-14 Quiz Lessons 11-12
Friday 3-21-14 TEST 10-12
Friday 4-11-14 Quiz Lessons 13-14
Friday 5-2-14 Quiz Lessons 14-15
Friday 5-9-14 TEST 13-15
1000-2000 words (word count in parenthesis after last word)
double spaced in Times New Roman 12 point font
Include a title
Have a beginning, middle, and an ending. (Minimum of three paragraphs..but remember 1 idea per paragraph
Vocabulary words BOLD and unit # in parenthesis after word EXAMPLE Super (7)
Ten (10) words from EACH unit used...that is 30 total
Use one of the topics below for each story. Do NOT use the same topic twice.
Lessons 7-8-9 Due Monday 2-10-14
Lessons 10-11-12 Due Monday 3-3-14
Lessons 13-14-15 Due Monday 4-7-14
Topics from which to choose to START your story (all stories will have the same start...how you finish them will be based on your imagination):
1. The moment I found that teeny, tiny little...
2. We sat in silence for...
3. Start with the idiom: He always has a bone to pick...
4. The factory bell...
5. The place was a real dump...
6. The clock was ticking, time was running out...
7. When the pencil got stuck in my ear...
8. Utilize all four in your story: The fire smells..., The earth sounds..., The rain tastes..., The wind looks...
Vocabulary Quiz/Test Dates:
Friday 2-14-14 Quiz Lessons 7-8
Friday 2-21-14 Quiz Lessons 8-9
Friday 2-28-14 TEST 7-9
Friday 3-8-14 Quiz Lessons 10-11
Friday 3-15-14 Quiz Lessons 11-12
Friday 3-21-14 TEST 10-12
Friday 4-11-14 Quiz Lessons 13-14
Friday 5-2-14 Quiz Lessons 14-15
Friday 5-9-14 TEST 13-15
Thursday, January 30, 2014
Second Semester Begins February 4, 2014
Bring to class your final Intersession Assignment, vocabulary book, binder, and Macbeth book.
I'm looking forward to a GREAT SECOND SEMESTER!
Tuesday is a BLOCK DAY...Homeroom...then BLOCKS 2-4-6
I'm looking forward to a GREAT SECOND SEMESTER!
Tuesday is a BLOCK DAY...Homeroom...then BLOCKS 2-4-6
Tuesday, January 7, 2014
Writing Contest BONUS ... Due January 31st
If you submit an essay to the contest, it ALSO must be submitted to me...either CC me on the e-mial or do a screen shot of the email/upload form and bring a copy of your submission to Room 322.
DUE NO LATER THAN 1-31-14.
Details: Stage Of Life Writing Contest
DUE NO LATER THAN 1-31-14.
Details: Stage Of Life Writing Contest
Thursday, December 19, 2013
Wednesday, December 18, 2013
Bonus Opportunities Over Intersession
I'll post ALL BONUS Opportunities I know about below. If you know of something and wish to make it public for it to count an an opportunity for all, please let me know!
15Th Annual Chapman University Holocaust Art and Writing Contest
Details:
Theme: Memories Spoken and Heard: Intersecting Perspectives of the Holocaust
This year's Holocaust Art and Writing Contest begins when you listen thoughtfully to a survivor's full-length testimony and "hear" a testimony that "speaks" to you. Your entry will show the intersection between memory spoken and heard from your perspective as a writer, artist or film maker.
What to do...click on the hyperlink above to go to the contest page.
Click on the link to READ CONTEST INFORMATION
ON PAGE 3 of the PDF you can find the prompt and links to video testimony.
The criteria for the WRITTEN work is on page 4 of the PDF
For our class purposes we will follow the following guidelines:
Must be word-processed and must not include reference to
student or school name.
Prose essay may not exceed one page: Times New Roman 12, 1” margins,
single spaced.
DUE DATE FOR SUBMISSION: Bring to Room 322 by Wednesday January 22, 2014
Warwick's Author Events:
Call ahead to check to make sure that everything that is published online is still planned before you drive there!
The events that appear to have subjects appropriate for a high school audience are as follows. Please have your parents sign a printed copy of this post and approve that THEY too believe the topic is appropriate.
Christopher Reich 1-15-14
Denise Lee Yohn 1-28-14
April Smith 1-29-13
If you attend an author event, take a picture with the author and take notes about the program. Staple to your printed copy of this email that your parent signed. Bring to school the first day of Semester 2...by 7:00 AM.
15Th Annual Chapman University Holocaust Art and Writing Contest
Details:
Theme: Memories Spoken and Heard: Intersecting Perspectives of the Holocaust
This year's Holocaust Art and Writing Contest begins when you listen thoughtfully to a survivor's full-length testimony and "hear" a testimony that "speaks" to you. Your entry will show the intersection between memory spoken and heard from your perspective as a writer, artist or film maker.
What to do...click on the hyperlink above to go to the contest page.
Click on the link to READ CONTEST INFORMATION
ON PAGE 3 of the PDF you can find the prompt and links to video testimony.
The criteria for the WRITTEN work is on page 4 of the PDF
For our class purposes we will follow the following guidelines:
Must be word-processed and must not include reference to
student or school name.
Prose essay may not exceed one page: Times New Roman 12, 1” margins,
single spaced.
DUE DATE FOR SUBMISSION: Bring to Room 322 by Wednesday January 22, 2014
Warwick's Author Events:
Call ahead to check to make sure that everything that is published online is still planned before you drive there!
The events that appear to have subjects appropriate for a high school audience are as follows. Please have your parents sign a printed copy of this post and approve that THEY too believe the topic is appropriate.
Christopher Reich 1-15-14
Denise Lee Yohn 1-28-14
April Smith 1-29-13
If you attend an author event, take a picture with the author and take notes about the program. Staple to your printed copy of this email that your parent signed. Bring to school the first day of Semester 2...by 7:00 AM.
Monday, December 16, 2013
Cross Country Connections
New Post...you may wish to respond the BOTH DECEMBER POSTS to start Semester 2 with BONUS points!
Respond to the prompt and/or students from the other school!
Deadline for December posts to be BONUS for Semester 2...December 31st
Cross Country Connections
Respond to the prompt and/or students from the other school!
Deadline for December posts to be BONUS for Semester 2...December 31st
Cross Country Connections
Sunday, December 15, 2013
January 2014 Intersession Assignments
START WITH: ACTIVE READING MACBETH
If you cannot locate your copy, a link to an online version of Macbeth is located under the HELPFUL LINKS on this blog.
By January 15th (11:59 PM) upload to turnitin.com a response to the following prompt. I am giving you your START. Fill in the blanks in the thesis statement and develop into a traditional 5 paragraph essay. This MUST be in MLA format with in text citations … your examples need to come from THREE DIFFERENT acts.
Remember…your body paragraphs develop the ideas presented in the thesis…in the order presented in the thesis. For all intents and purposes, I gave you paragraph 1 … you need to fill in the blanks. You will need to finish the three body paragraphs and create a conclusion.
Macbeth is a dynamic round character. He changes from the start of the play to the end of the play. Macbeth started as a __________ and became a ________. This change was due to the following factors: __________, ________, and ________.
Rubric:
+ _____/10 COW in MLA format to complete first example
+______/10 COW in MLA format to complete second example
+ _____/10 COW in MLA format to complete third example
+______/10 Grammar, conclusion ties together thoughts in previous 4 paragraphs
By January 27th (11:59 PM) upload to turnitin.com a response to the following…using the same format/instructions from above. The only change in directions...the evidence is not about change over time so omit the idea that the evidence needs to come from three different acts.
Dictionary.com defines a tragic hero as a great or virtuous character in a dramatic tragedy who is destined for downfall, suffering, or defeat. After reading the tragedy of Macbeth, I believe ______ is the tragic hero in the story. ______(name the character you used in previous sentence) is a tragic hero because he/she ______________, _____________ and ____________.
Due the first day of class SECOND SEMESTER:
Bring to class (written on a 3x5 index card) a quote you found interesting or confusing.
On the front of the card write the quote and include Act #, Scene #, and Line # (as well as your name and block #)
On the back, explain your thought process. Write DETAILS ABOUT why you found the quote interesting or confusing.
If you cannot locate your copy, a link to an online version of Macbeth is located under the HELPFUL LINKS on this blog.
By January 15th (11:59 PM) upload to turnitin.com a response to the following prompt. I am giving you your START. Fill in the blanks in the thesis statement and develop into a traditional 5 paragraph essay. This MUST be in MLA format with in text citations … your examples need to come from THREE DIFFERENT acts.
Remember…your body paragraphs develop the ideas presented in the thesis…in the order presented in the thesis. For all intents and purposes, I gave you paragraph 1 … you need to fill in the blanks. You will need to finish the three body paragraphs and create a conclusion.
Macbeth is a dynamic round character. He changes from the start of the play to the end of the play. Macbeth started as a __________ and became a ________. This change was due to the following factors: __________, ________, and ________.
Rubric:
+ _____/10 COW in MLA format to complete first example
+______/10 COW in MLA format to complete second example
+ _____/10 COW in MLA format to complete third example
+______/10 Grammar, conclusion ties together thoughts in previous 4 paragraphs
By January 27th (11:59 PM) upload to turnitin.com a response to the following…using the same format/instructions from above. The only change in directions...the evidence is not about change over time so omit the idea that the evidence needs to come from three different acts.
Dictionary.com defines a tragic hero as a great or virtuous character in a dramatic tragedy who is destined for downfall, suffering, or defeat. After reading the tragedy of Macbeth, I believe ______ is the tragic hero in the story. ______(name the character you used in previous sentence) is a tragic hero because he/she ______________, _____________ and ____________.
Due the first day of class SECOND SEMESTER:
Bring to class (written on a 3x5 index card) a quote you found interesting or confusing.
On the front of the card write the quote and include Act #, Scene #, and Line # (as well as your name and block #)
On the back, explain your thought process. Write DETAILS ABOUT why you found the quote interesting or confusing.
Friday, December 13, 2013
Friday the 13th...
Today I returned all papers that I had in the "pass back" bin.
I still need to grade BNW Project (Test Grade) and the Pronoun quizzes from today.
Monday we will complete our BNW discussion. IF there is time, we will have a Vocabulary BINGO BONUS opportunity.
Intersession work will be posted by 12-15-13.
I still need to grade BNW Project (Test Grade) and the Pronoun quizzes from today.
Monday we will complete our BNW discussion. IF there is time, we will have a Vocabulary BINGO BONUS opportunity.
Intersession work will be posted by 12-15-13.
Wednesday, December 11, 2013
Block Day
We turned in our FINAL PAPER...one more assignment (Friday's Pronoun Quiz) then the final!
Intersession Assignments will be posted over the weekend. There will be a few deadlines over the Month of January...spreading the work out not piling it up for the last minute.
In class we corrected Writers Choice page 666 exercises 8 and 9
We discussed (took notes) on the topic of FOIL in Literature, as it applies to Brave New World. Our discussion lead us to the theme of the Power of Words as well as how the "planned utopia" created a sense of Community/Identity/Stability...the MOTTO of the World State.
REMEMBER: Spirit Dress tomorrow (announced after Mass)
Intersession Assignments will be posted over the weekend. There will be a few deadlines over the Month of January...spreading the work out not piling it up for the last minute.
In class we corrected Writers Choice page 666 exercises 8 and 9
We discussed (took notes) on the topic of FOIL in Literature, as it applies to Brave New World. Our discussion lead us to the theme of the Power of Words as well as how the "planned utopia" created a sense of Community/Identity/Stability...the MOTTO of the World State.
REMEMBER: Spirit Dress tomorrow (announced after Mass)
Tuesday, December 10, 2013
If you liked Hunger Games and are looking for a similar book....
James Dashner's Maze Runner trilogy is similar...perhaps you would like to read it for an OR Bonus for next semester?
Brave New World Games
Today I passed back some papers and we played the BNW games!
Remember...PAPER 4/Reflection due BLOCK DAY!
Remember...PAPER 4/Reflection due BLOCK DAY!
Monday, December 9, 2013
FIVE days of CLASS + 3 Days of Finals...then BREAK
today we corrected what we did not finish on Friday of last week...work completed during SOPH. RETREAT.
Vocabulary Book pages 82 and 83
Grammar Book page 451 exercise 20, page 666 exercise 8
REMINDERS:
BNW Project (TEST GRADE) due tomorrow. ALL group members need to turn in a rubric
PAPER #4 due BLOCK DAY. Turn in Rubric as cover sheet (details 11-2-13 blog post)
Pronoun Quiz Friday
Final Exam Tuesday 12-17-13
Intersession work will be posted THIS weekend...that allows you time to ask questions before we go to break.
Vocabulary Book pages 82 and 83
Grammar Book page 451 exercise 20, page 666 exercise 8
REMINDERS:
BNW Project (TEST GRADE) due tomorrow. ALL group members need to turn in a rubric
PAPER #4 due BLOCK DAY. Turn in Rubric as cover sheet (details 11-2-13 blog post)
Pronoun Quiz Friday
Final Exam Tuesday 12-17-13
Intersession work will be posted THIS weekend...that allows you time to ask questions before we go to break.
Tuesday, December 3, 2013
Brave New World Make-Up Quiz
If you missed the make-up quiz today at lunch due to absence...Friday 7:15 AM will be the final opportunity to make-up the BNW Quiz.
Block Days/Sophomore Retreat
Students IN CLASS will have time to work on the following, students NOT in class must complete the following. We will correct on Friday 12-6-13
Writer’s Choice:
Read 396-400
Read page 666 and Complete EX. 8,9 EVENS and EX 10 ALL (underline phrases when used...print neatly in pen...skip lines).
Have students go back to pages 448-450 and complete EXERCISES 20, 21
THIS is HOMEWORK if not done...it will be corrected Friday!
Vocabulary Book: complete pages 81-83
THIS is HOMEWORK if not done...it will be corrected Friday!
Complete written assignment (Worksheet)that corresponds to LAST week’s UPFRONT MAGAZINE THIS is HOMEWORK if not done...it will be corrected Friday!
Writer’s Choice:
Read 396-400
Read page 666 and Complete EX. 8,9 EVENS and EX 10 ALL (underline phrases when used...print neatly in pen...skip lines).
Have students go back to pages 448-450 and complete EXERCISES 20, 21
THIS is HOMEWORK if not done...it will be corrected Friday!
Vocabulary Book: complete pages 81-83
THIS is HOMEWORK if not done...it will be corrected Friday!
Complete written assignment (Worksheet)that corresponds to LAST week’s UPFRONT MAGAZINE THIS is HOMEWORK if not done...it will be corrected Friday!
Tuesday 12-3-13
AFTER almost a week...we are back together...
Today we corrected Writers Choice HW from last Tuesday
(read pages 446-447 complete exercise 16, read pages 448-450 and complete exercises 18 and 19)
I announced a SWITCH in the Pronoun Quiz from Friday this week to Friday 12-13-13.
REMINDER: Bring PAPER #3 Rubric to the retreat as well as the multi-media component that cannot be turned in to turnitin.com by 11:59 PM tonight.
Class time was given to work on the BNW Project (TEST GRADE)
Today we corrected Writers Choice HW from last Tuesday
(read pages 446-447 complete exercise 16, read pages 448-450 and complete exercises 18 and 19)
I announced a SWITCH in the Pronoun Quiz from Friday this week to Friday 12-13-13.
REMINDER: Bring PAPER #3 Rubric to the retreat as well as the multi-media component that cannot be turned in to turnitin.com by 11:59 PM tonight.
Class time was given to work on the BNW Project (TEST GRADE)
Friday, November 29, 2013
Semester 1 Final Exam Study Guide
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS COVER THE FOLLOWING:
Vocabulary and Grammar topics covered this semester
Vocabulary lessons 1-6
Grammar Units 19-20-21 and Pronouns
Literature: Tuesdays With Morrie, The Five People You Meet in Heaven, MAUS, Diaries, and Brave New World
SHORT ANSWER/ ESSAY TOPICS WILL ASSESS:
Understanding of ESSAY format
Thesis Statement
Understanding of Literature
Essay Topics May Include:
Conflict
Setting
Character Analysis
Irony/Satire
Themes that occur in multiple stories
Genre study
FOIL
Q: How do I study?
A: If you are not organized...start there! Then look back over your literature notes and EACH BOOK"S page on the class website. GO back over your vocabulary and grammar quizzes and review what you got incorrect.
Q: Is there an in-class review?
A: No. You may come in and ask any questions you may have in the remaining Tuesdays With Rene' this semester. You can use Tuesdays to get organized as well!
Q: How much COW do I need to give in my essays?
A: PLENTY to prove you read the story and can recall specific scenes/conversations to support your response.
Vocabulary and Grammar topics covered this semester
Vocabulary lessons 1-6
Grammar Units 19-20-21 and Pronouns
Literature: Tuesdays With Morrie, The Five People You Meet in Heaven, MAUS, Diaries, and Brave New World
SHORT ANSWER/ ESSAY TOPICS WILL ASSESS:
Understanding of ESSAY format
Thesis Statement
Understanding of Literature
Essay Topics May Include:
Conflict
Setting
Character Analysis
Irony/Satire
Themes that occur in multiple stories
Genre study
FOIL
Q: How do I study?
A: If you are not organized...start there! Then look back over your literature notes and EACH BOOK"S page on the class website. GO back over your vocabulary and grammar quizzes and review what you got incorrect.
Q: Is there an in-class review?
A: No. You may come in and ask any questions you may have in the remaining Tuesdays With Rene' this semester. You can use Tuesdays to get organized as well!
Q: How much COW do I need to give in my essays?
A: PLENTY to prove you read the story and can recall specific scenes/conversations to support your response.
Tuesday, November 26, 2013
Monday, November 25, 2013
The Last Few Days Before THANKSGIVING....
On Block Day last Wednesday I returned some papers and reviewed Vocabulary Books Pages 75-76-77 with Blocks 2-4-6. Bingo Bonus was in Block 5 on Tuesday and Blocks 2-4-6 on block day.
We discussed Brave New World
I had a sub Block 5 on Thursday...Block 5 reviewed the same pages in the Vocabulary Book. They then read an article discussion social media and college admissions. They completed a written reflection to the article. We will discuss together.
Block 5 was given a NEW Upfront Magazine.
Friday the VOCABULARY TEST WAS TAKEN. All students in Blocks 2-4-6 were given the article and Upfront Magazine that Block 5 was given on Thursday.
Upfront Magazine: Read articles 'Mexico's New Realities' and 'A 51st State' for class discussion ... due TUESDAY 11-26-13
Monday 11-25-13
We are in the library working on revising rough drafts for paper #3
Final Drafts are due Tuesday 12-3-13 at 11:59 PM
Tuesday 11-26-13
Brave New World Quiz
Writer's Choice Assignment (Read pages 446-447 and complete Exercise 16 THEN Read pages 448-450 and complete Exercises 18 and 19)
Discuss Upfront Articles and New York Times Article
IF you miss school 11-26-13 The Make-UP BNW Quiz is Tuesday 12-3-13 at LUNCH!
UPCOMING DUE DATES:
Tuesday 12-3-13 Final Draft of Paper #3 Uploaded to turnitin.com
Bring RUBRIC to sophomore retreat if you have not given it to me!
12-4 and 12-5 Sophomore Retreat
Friday 12-6
Grammar Quiz ... Pronouns
Tuesday 12-10-13
Brave New World Test Grade /Project Due
Block Day 12-11/12-12 Paper #4 Due (details on blog post titled Paper #4 dated Saturday November 2, 2013))
Final Exam... Tuesday 12-16-13
Final Exam Study Guide will be Posted by 12-4-13
We discussed Brave New World
I had a sub Block 5 on Thursday...Block 5 reviewed the same pages in the Vocabulary Book. They then read an article discussion social media and college admissions. They completed a written reflection to the article. We will discuss together.
Block 5 was given a NEW Upfront Magazine.
Friday the VOCABULARY TEST WAS TAKEN. All students in Blocks 2-4-6 were given the article and Upfront Magazine that Block 5 was given on Thursday.
Upfront Magazine: Read articles 'Mexico's New Realities' and 'A 51st State' for class discussion ... due TUESDAY 11-26-13
Monday 11-25-13
We are in the library working on revising rough drafts for paper #3
Final Drafts are due Tuesday 12-3-13 at 11:59 PM
Tuesday 11-26-13
Brave New World Quiz
Writer's Choice Assignment (Read pages 446-447 and complete Exercise 16 THEN Read pages 448-450 and complete Exercises 18 and 19)
Discuss Upfront Articles and New York Times Article
IF you miss school 11-26-13 The Make-UP BNW Quiz is Tuesday 12-3-13 at LUNCH!
UPCOMING DUE DATES:
Tuesday 12-3-13 Final Draft of Paper #3 Uploaded to turnitin.com
Bring RUBRIC to sophomore retreat if you have not given it to me!
12-4 and 12-5 Sophomore Retreat
Friday 12-6
Grammar Quiz ... Pronouns
Tuesday 12-10-13
Brave New World Test Grade /Project Due
Block Day 12-11/12-12 Paper #4 Due (details on blog post titled Paper #4 dated Saturday November 2, 2013))
Final Exam... Tuesday 12-16-13
Final Exam Study Guide will be Posted by 12-4-13
The LAST THREE TUESDAYS....
I will be available to answer questions about Paper #3 and Paper #4
I will be available to answer any questions/review concepts that someone needs to go over individually
Reminder...Tuesdays with Rene' Movie Bonus resumes the FIRST WEEK of Semester 2!
I will be available to answer any questions/review concepts that someone needs to go over individually
Reminder...Tuesdays with Rene' Movie Bonus resumes the FIRST WEEK of Semester 2!
Tuesday, November 19, 2013
Tuesday 11-19
There is a NEW Cross Country Connections Post...remember you can only comment on current posts for the comments to count! You can respond to the post or another student..
Peer Reviews are due by 11:59 tonight
Today in class we corrected pages 72-73 and 79-80 in the vocabulary book. HOMEWORK due BLOCK DAY: pages 75-77.
Blocks 2-4-6: Brave New World Discussion re: Science Fiction and what it means to be human ... Block 5 Bingo Bonus
The Make-up Grammar Quiz was held during LUNCH
Peer Reviews are due by 11:59 tonight
Today in class we corrected pages 72-73 and 79-80 in the vocabulary book. HOMEWORK due BLOCK DAY: pages 75-77.
Blocks 2-4-6: Brave New World Discussion re: Science Fiction and what it means to be human ... Block 5 Bingo Bonus
The Make-up Grammar Quiz was held during LUNCH
Tuesdays With Rene'...
will resume Semester 2 ....
Next week is the Turkey Trot ... there are NOT enough Tuesdays to compete another movie.
We will begin Week 1 of Second Semester!
Next week is the Turkey Trot ... there are NOT enough Tuesdays to compete another movie.
We will begin Week 1 of Second Semester!
Monday, November 18, 2013
Monday 11-18-13
REMINDER...MAKE-UP Grammar Quiz from Friday will be TUESDAY 11-19-13 at LUNCH!
Today in class we completed three peer reviews on turnitin.com. what is NOT DONE will be due by 11:59 Tuesday night.
BLOCK 2 had technical difficulties and will be able to finish the other 2 peer reviews NEXT week...
BlOCKS 4-5-6 had an opportunity to complete all 3
Vocabulary Book Homework:
Block 2: pages 75-77, pages 79 and 80
Blocks 4-5-6 pages 79 and 80
REMINDER...Vocabulary TEST Friday this week...lessons 4-5-6
Today in class we completed three peer reviews on turnitin.com. what is NOT DONE will be due by 11:59 Tuesday night.
BLOCK 2 had technical difficulties and will be able to finish the other 2 peer reviews NEXT week...
BlOCKS 4-5-6 had an opportunity to complete all 3
Vocabulary Book Homework:
Block 2: pages 75-77, pages 79 and 80
Blocks 4-5-6 pages 79 and 80
REMINDER...Vocabulary TEST Friday this week...lessons 4-5-6
Friday, November 15, 2013
Thursday, November 14, 2013
Friday 11-15-13
We will correct Writer's Choice pages 704-705 ODDS from Exercises 4-5-6 before we take the Unit 19 grammar quiz
After the quiz, a vocabulary Lesson 4-5-6 Review Assignment will be able to be worked on in class (pages 72-73 and page 78) - what is not completed will be due on Monday.
REMEMBER PAPER #3 Rough Draft is due Sunday 11-17-13 uploaded to turnitin.com. All details about PAPER #3 can be found on the blog post from 11-2-13 titled Paper #3 Assignment Information
Announcement Given at Mass this week...
Wednesday before Thanksgiving is NOT a school day.
Upcoming Schedule Interruptions: Sophomore Retreat Wednesday and Thursday 12/4 and 12/5
After the quiz, a vocabulary Lesson 4-5-6 Review Assignment will be able to be worked on in class (pages 72-73 and page 78) - what is not completed will be due on Monday.
REMEMBER PAPER #3 Rough Draft is due Sunday 11-17-13 uploaded to turnitin.com. All details about PAPER #3 can be found on the blog post from 11-2-13 titled Paper #3 Assignment Information
Announcement Given at Mass this week...
Wednesday before Thanksgiving is NOT a school day.
Upcoming Schedule Interruptions: Sophomore Retreat Wednesday and Thursday 12/4 and 12/5
Wednesday, November 13, 2013
Block Day
We Corrected the Writer's Choice Assignment that was to be done after the MAUS test yesterday.
BNW assignment #3 was collected.
We reviewed Vocabulary Lesson 6 be goi8ng over page 71 in the vocabulary book
I answered questions about BNW in class
Homework...we will correct BEFORE the Grammar Quiz Friday
Writers Choice pages 705-706 ...odds...exercises 4-5-6
BNW assignment #3 was collected.
We reviewed Vocabulary Lesson 6 be goi8ng over page 71 in the vocabulary book
I answered questions about BNW in class
Homework...we will correct BEFORE the Grammar Quiz Friday
Writers Choice pages 705-706 ...odds...exercises 4-5-6
Monday, November 11, 2013
Tuesday 11-12-13
After the long weekend, we'll start a push toward the Thanksgiving Holiday!
Pre-Write #2 will be collected and Maus/Diaries test will be taken.
IF there is time, papers will be passed back.
After the test....
Complete the following in Writers Choice (HOMEWORK if not done in class):
page 696 EVENS
page 699 ODDS
REMEMBER:
BNW part 3 due BLOCK DAY
Grammar Quiz (unit 19) Friday
Paper 3 Rough Draft uploaded to turnitin.com by Sunday 11-17-13 at 11:59 PM
Pre-Write #2 will be collected and Maus/Diaries test will be taken.
IF there is time, papers will be passed back.
After the test....
Complete the following in Writers Choice (HOMEWORK if not done in class):
page 696 EVENS
page 699 ODDS
REMEMBER:
BNW part 3 due BLOCK DAY
Grammar Quiz (unit 19) Friday
Paper 3 Rough Draft uploaded to turnitin.com by Sunday 11-17-13 at 11:59 PM
Friday, November 8, 2013
Friday 11-8-13 .. Remaining Assignments for Semester 1
Today we were going to correct vocabulary Book Lesson 6 completing the sentences before the quiz, but students did not complete the assignment.
Pre-Write #1 was collected as well as Vocabulary lesson 4/5 corrections, if not turned in block day.
WE have 22 Days of class left (21 class days since 1 day is Sophomore Retreat) before Semester 1 exams...each deadline is crucial ... turn in your work on time...there is no time to gain back lost points for late work...let's end the semester STRONG!
Due Dates for the rest of the semester, as we discussed this week...additional assignments will be made to prepare for next day's class discussion.
Tuesday 11-12
Maus / Diaries rescheduled Test
Pre-Write #2
Block Day 11/13 and 11/14
BNW Assignment #3
Friday 11-15
Grammar Quiz Unit 19
Sunday 11-17
Upload Narrative Draft to turnitin.com by 11:59 PM
Tuesday 11-19
THREE Peer Reviews completed by 11:59 PM
Friday 11-22
Vocabulary Test 4-5-6
Tuesday 11-26
BNW Quiz
Tuesday 12-3
Upload Narrative Final by 11:59 PM
Block Days = Sophomore Retreat Days
I will be at RETREAT...bring your RUBRIC to RETREAT
Friday 12-6
Grammar (Pronouns) Quiz
Monday 12-9-13 BNW Test/Project
Block Day 12/10 - 12/11
Final Paper (PAPER 4) + Reflection due
Tuesday 12-17-13 Semester Exam...covers:
all literature, even Summer Reading. BOTH semester exams will cover ALL literature
Vocabulary Lessons 1-6
Grammar Units 19-20-21 + Pronouns
Format: Scantron + Essay
Pre-Write #1 was collected as well as Vocabulary lesson 4/5 corrections, if not turned in block day.
WE have 22 Days of class left (21 class days since 1 day is Sophomore Retreat) before Semester 1 exams...each deadline is crucial ... turn in your work on time...there is no time to gain back lost points for late work...let's end the semester STRONG!
Due Dates for the rest of the semester, as we discussed this week...additional assignments will be made to prepare for next day's class discussion.
Tuesday 11-12
Maus / Diaries rescheduled Test
Pre-Write #2
Block Day 11/13 and 11/14
BNW Assignment #3
Friday 11-15
Grammar Quiz Unit 19
Sunday 11-17
Upload Narrative Draft to turnitin.com by 11:59 PM
Tuesday 11-19
THREE Peer Reviews completed by 11:59 PM
Friday 11-22
Vocabulary Test 4-5-6
Tuesday 11-26
BNW Quiz
Tuesday 12-3
Upload Narrative Final by 11:59 PM
Block Days = Sophomore Retreat Days
I will be at RETREAT...bring your RUBRIC to RETREAT
Friday 12-6
Grammar (Pronouns) Quiz
Monday 12-9-13 BNW Test/Project
Block Day 12/10 - 12/11
Final Paper (PAPER 4) + Reflection due
Tuesday 12-17-13 Semester Exam...covers:
all literature, even Summer Reading. BOTH semester exams will cover ALL literature
Vocabulary Lessons 1-6
Grammar Units 19-20-21 + Pronouns
Format: Scantron + Essay
Vocabualry Quiz 6 Make Up
If you missed the Vocabulary Quiz today...we will have the MAKE UP Quiz during tutoring time...Wednesday 11-13-13
7:00 AM
7:00 AM
Wednesday, November 6, 2013
Last Flight of Petr Ginz
If you missed the movie due to absence...I will show it at lunch tomorrow...Thursday 11-7-13
Email me if you will be there!
Email me if you will be there!
MAUS TEST...RESCHEDULED
The Maus/Diaries test is rescheduled for TUESDAY 11-12-13
Mass ran long and block 2 had too much time cut off the class period to complete the test today....THEREFORE...EVERYONE BENEFITS.
IN CLASS we completed the Synonyms and Antonyms to review for Friday's Lesson 6 Vocabulary Quiz
We watched the Last Flight of Petr Ginz (from where we left off yesterday) and continued to take notes.
BNW assignment #2 was collected
After the film we had some time to correct Vocabulary Lesson 4 and 5 quizzes (write the word, part of speech, adn definition). What was not done in class is homework due Friday 11-8-13.
After the corrections were completed, students started Completing teh Sentences from Vocabulary Lesson 6, this is homework and will be corrected before Friday's Quiz.
REMINDER: PreWrite #1 that was started in the library is due Friday in class.
Mass ran long and block 2 had too much time cut off the class period to complete the test today....THEREFORE...EVERYONE BENEFITS.
IN CLASS we completed the Synonyms and Antonyms to review for Friday's Lesson 6 Vocabulary Quiz
We watched the Last Flight of Petr Ginz (from where we left off yesterday) and continued to take notes.
BNW assignment #2 was collected
After the film we had some time to correct Vocabulary Lesson 4 and 5 quizzes (write the word, part of speech, adn definition). What was not done in class is homework due Friday 11-8-13.
After the corrections were completed, students started Completing teh Sentences from Vocabulary Lesson 6, this is homework and will be corrected before Friday's Quiz.
REMINDER: PreWrite #1 that was started in the library is due Friday in class.
Tuesday, November 5, 2013
Tuesday 11-5-13
Today I returned Vocabulary Stories that I was able to correct from yesterday as well as BNW Assignment #1 and the Paper #2 Rubrics that I have completed.
We completed and corrected Vocabulary Book page 70 in class.
We listed all due dates from the back board calendar in our planner as we have 25 days left to work hard until final exams.
We started The Last Flight of Petr Ginz. We will finish it before the test tomorrow. Material from the film WILL BE On the test.
We completed and corrected Vocabulary Book page 70 in class.
We listed all due dates from the back board calendar in our planner as we have 25 days left to work hard until final exams.
We started The Last Flight of Petr Ginz. We will finish it before the test tomorrow. Material from the film WILL BE On the test.
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