Monday 9-19-16

Today we completed and corrected Vocabulary Lesson 3 SYNONYMS and ANTONYMS

Papers were returned

The first three items from the THESIS handout were discussed. The THESIS and supporting information from "Dreaming Big in the New India" were discussed.

BLOCK 1: Character WS
Blocks 3-4-5: Conflict WS

HW:
Block 1 Character WS MITCH
Blocks 3 and 4 find 2 conflicts for MITCH (with page #s)
Block 5 find two conflicts for MORRIE

Friday 9-16-16 + A Book Recommendation

Today in class we took the Vocabulary Quiz Lessons 1 and 2
After the quiz...HOMEWORK IF NOT DONE IN CLASS:

• Active Read Upfront Article "Dreaming Big in the The New India"
• Highlight THESIS STATEMENT
• STAR Supporting DETAILS
• Complete 1-3 on Thesis Handout given to you on block day

BOOK RECOMMENDATION...

The Prequel to Maze Runner is coming soon (The Fever Code)...learn how/why the Maze was created! Read more here.

Block Day September 14 and 15

Block Days we LOOKED CLOSE at Thesis Statements:

• We started by investigating page 1 of the THESIS HANDOUT
• We practiced writing a thesis statement to answer the prompt: Which character do you believed changed the most in TWM, Mitch or Morrie? Support your answer with 3 examples from the text.
• We looked at Wall Street journal articles and found thesis statements in the articles.
• We concluded by completing the character chart - listing changes throughout the story for our Dynamic Round Characters: Mitch and Morrie
•  

We also:

• Completed and Corrected Vocabulary Lesson 2 page 31
• Discussed MAUS and BNW Study guide due dates posted (Otc. 10, 17 and Nov. 14)on CANVAS and the need to chuck assignments into small sections.  

Monday 9-12 and Tuesday 9-13

Monday we completed and corrected Vocabulary Lessons 1 and 2 Completing the Sentences 11-20

Vocabulary Stories were turned in to the bin and "stray" papers were collected (Syllabus signed, Upfront $, Kleenex, and Binder Check)

Blocks 1 and 3 started discussing Characterization from Tuesdays with Morrie

REMINDER: Grammar Flip due WEDNESDAYS all month
REMINDER: Vocabulary Quiz on Friday

Tuesday we completed and corrected Vocabulary Book Lesson 1 page 21
We discussed the Upfront WS "Get a Clue" to look at VOCABULARY words in context
We discussed DYNAMIC CHARACTERS...Mitch and Morrie and the changes they experienced

FORMULA:
Topic Sentence: Character starts as ___ due to ___ becomes ___
Follow With: TEXTUAL EVIDENCE to support

Friday 9-9-16

Congrats on a Successful Second Week!

During Class Block 1 will transfer portfolios to Mr. Cudal

Blocks 1-3-5 will turn in poems

ALL Blocks will complete a Grammar Diagnostic and read the Upfront article  "Dreaming Big in the New India" after they finish

Due Monday - Vocabulary Story Lesson 1-3, St. Vincent de Paul Essay (if that pertains to you)

BONUS...Where is this CLAES OLDENBERG sculpture located? Email me by 5 PM Saturday 9-10-16 with your answer AND SOURCE...

Block Day 9-7 and 9-8

Block Day 9-7 I will be at St. Vincent de Paul with a few of your classmates.

ALL BLOCKS ON 9-7 and 9-8
1. Complete and Correct Vocabulary Lesson 2 Synonyms, Antonyms, and Choosing the Right Word 1-10

Blocks 4 and 6
Active read and complete "What's At Stake" from the September 5th Upfront Magazine. Complete packet … homework what is NOT done in class.

Blocks 1-3-5
Summer Reading Assignments Rubrics will be returned. 
The Upfront Magazine Article and Worksheets will be discussed from LAST BLOCK DAY. 
Where I am From Poem will be started...due Friday 9-9-16 

Tuesday 9-6-16

Welcome Back from a THREE DAY WEEKEND!

Today in class we:
1. Completed and corrected Vocabulary Lesson 1 Choosing the RightWord
2. Turned in supplies - if not turned in today...bring during my tutoring time before school tomorrow, Wednesday 9-7-16.
3. Started talking about CHARACTERIZATION...TOOK NOTES ON DYNAMIC, STATIC, FLAT, AND ROUND character types.
 4. Wrote down due dates for next two weeks

NOTE: I will be at St. Vincent de Paul tomorrow

BONUS: email me by 8 pm 9-6-16 with the title and name of the artist who made the picture.

Friday 9-2-16

Congrats...we had a GREAT FIRST WEEK!

Today EVERYONE WILL:
1. Discuss St. Vincent de Paul Assignment and Vocabulary Story Assignments and Warwick's Bonus
2. Volunteer for "Note taker" job in each block
3. Turn in signed syllabus, Upfront $, and Kleenex if not already handed in to me
4. Put name on Summer Project if needed...I have a few not graded as they are currently "He Who Will Not Be Named"

Getting Us Back on The Same Page:

• Blocks 4 and 6 will correct Vocabulary that was not corrected on Block Day and will turn in Where I am From STAPLED to rubric and discuss UPFRONT
• Block 1 will correct Vocabulary that was not corrected on Block Day and will discuss UPFRONT.
• Blocks 3 and 5 will correct Vocabulary that was not corrected on Block Day and will discuss UPFRONT. Both blocks will write names on CARDS.

Block Days 8/30 and 9/1 ... 9/7 and 9/8

I missed Blocks 3 and 5 today for a Rotary Interact Event and will miss Blocks 4 and 6 on September 7th for St. Vincent de Paul...the classes will all be in a different place for the 2 block days ... they will be on the same page by the conclusion of next week. 

Each block will be customized due to my absence.
August 30th Blocks 4 and 6 ... homework due 9-2: Vocabulary Lesson 1 ... what was not finished in class + Where I am From Poem
September 1
Block 1 ... complete Vocab. that was not done in class and Upfront Packet pages 1 and 4
Blocks 3/5 complete Upfront Packet - all 4 pages

September 7th I will be at St. Vincent de Paul ... Blocks 4 and 6 will complete Upfront Packet
September 8th ... Blocks 1-3-5 will work on Where I am From Poem...due Sept 9th.

Welcome to English 2 for the 2016-2017 Academic Year

The first few days of school we are going through the syllabus and class procedures.

We will discuss:

• Supplies needed for the class
• Bringing work to class printed and ready
• Having hard copies of books at all times
• Computer/cell phone policy
• Signing up for St. Vincent de Paul 
• Signing up an official note taker for each block
• Vocabulary Books will be used BLOCK DAY...make a copy of a friend's lesson 1 if you do not have it yet.

Wednesday 5-25-16

Frankenstein Tests were returned and we discussed

Group project announcements:

• Be ready at start of class TOMORROW
• 5 minute presentations - cut off after 5 minutes
• Be ready...will present even if people are absent
• All students need a rubric at the START of class.

Tuesday 5-24

time to work on TEMPEST PROJECT

Monday 5-23-16

Tempest WS turned in AND Tempest project groups assigned

Grammar Flip due by 7 AM tomorrow

Time to work on Tempest Project in class Tuesday and Wednesday - due THURSDAY 5-26

May 20th

Portfolio organization

BLOCK 5 - Yearbooks once done

May 18 and 19

Discussion (Frankenstein + BNW science)
Frankenstein TEST

Tuesday 5-17

Discussed Frankenstein (from handout last week)

• Religion
• Victor's response when he knows he has done wrong

Discussed Will Rio be Ready? (Upfront)

• Sources credible or not?
• Any sign of boas?
• Thesis stmt
• Focus Stmt
• Text features used to make point

Monday 5-16-16

Finish discussing role of FEMALES

Discuss the Revenge Plot between Victor and the Creature ... what as the "climax" in each "man's" story that lead to this moment?

Block Day and Friday

Block Day Discussed the role FEMALE CHARACTERS played in Frankenstein...

Victor's Mom
Elizabeth
Justine
Safie
The Female Monster
Walton's Sister

We found TEXTUAL EVIDENCE to support our response

The characters we did not discuss on block day we will dicuss Monday 5-16

We read Upfront Article "The Race to Save the Elephants"

Friday - Pronoun Quiz

Time to work on Frankenstein Discussion topics:

1516 Frankenstein Discussion Topics

Prepare for MONDAY

What was the “straw that broke the camel’s back” for Victor and the creature that set each on a “revenge” mission? Trace the revenge plot in the story. What word choices were used? What emotions expressed? Who won in the end?

Prepare for TUESDAY

Where was a sense of RELIGION communicated in the story?

Victor fell ill when things went wrong for him or when his conscience got the best of him…find examples (5) to support this THROUGHOUT the book.

Prepare for BLOCK DAY (test on block day)

Scientific advancements can have negative consequences. Support this statement with THREE example from BNW and three from Frankenstein.

How does Frankenstein help us understand the concept of HUMAN DEVELIOPMENT (both physically, mentally, and emotionally).

Monday and Tuesday 5-9 and 5-10

Monday we completed and corrected page 39 in the Pronoun Packet...Tuesday we completed and corrected the remaining pages

Monday we discussed Victor's childhood and how it related to how he created a "childhood" for his creation

Tuesday we finished Monday's talk and discussed the role of women in the story

Friday 5-6-16

Today we discussed Chapter 1 of Frankenstein...

We discussed:

• Reading it ... imagining the story taking place on screen...exploring word choices and descriptive writing
• Victor's impression of his parents
• Victor's first memories
• Victor's vow to love and care for Elizabeth from the moment she was "adopted"
• Patience, charity, and self-control were modeled for Victor as a child. We discussed how this may or may not have been a part of his adult life - giving textual examples.  
• Word choices author uses when describing FEMALE characters

Block Days 5-4 and 5-5

We discussed Frankenstein topics:

• Story w/in a Story w/in a Story
• Romanticism and Romantic Quest
• The Romantic Quest of Walton, Victor, and the Creature
• What it means to be human.
• We connected the text to the UN Declaration of Universal Rights...what needs of the Creatures were or were not met
• We looked at traits shared by the three men
• We discussed Victor's feelings AFTER creation ... start of Chap. 5
• We connected Victory with other characters from this year.

BLOCK 6 discussed the climax of Victor's story and the Creatures

Monday and Tuesday 5-2 and 5-3

NOTE...MASS IS THURSDAY THIS WEEK and NEXT

Monday some papers were passed back in Blocks 4-5-6, Tuesday the remaining papers will be passed back in Blocks 3-4-5-6.

We discussed Sonnet 55 and 130 :

• Rhyme Scheme...did it fit Elizabethan Sonnet formula?
• Connotation of words
• Paraphrase
• Then...analysis by Quatrain and Couplet...theme...SHIFTS per section
• THEN looked at alliteration and assonance...searched for examples...Asked how they reinforced connotation of words as well as enhanced meaning/drove home author's point.
• Discussed figurative language...and connotation
• parallels in beauty's brow

Connected Frankenstein - judging people by LOOKS with Sonnet 130



Tuesday: Finish Sonnets...delve into Frankenstein on Block Day

BLOCK 4 ... a few extra minutes so papers transferred to portfolios.

Friday 4-29-16

Today we completed VOCAB TEST 13-15.

Vocab Story 10-12 and 13-15 and Writing Exam were transferred to portfolio

Sonnet not prepared with the group in class on block day needs to be finished for Monday class presentation

Announced TEMPEST ASSIGNMENT...Suggested chunking assignment into smaller sections....
Week of May 2 - Acts 1 and 2
Week of May 9th - Acts 3/4
Week of May 16 - Act 5 and WS

Tuesday 4-19-Tuesday 4-25

I have had internet connectivity issues at home...sorry for the delay...back on track now...

Tuesday 4-19: Blocks 3/4 and 5/6 had a different schedule as there was a guest speaker blocks 5/6 on Monday

Blocks 3/4 completing the sentences (vocab 15)

Macbeth discussion continues


Block Day:
Vocab 15 Choosing the right word (15)
Discussion of TRAGIC HERO - MACBETH
Test last 30 minutes

Friday 4-22
Vocab Quiz 14 (11-20) and 15
Paper return
Turn in FRANKENSTEIN 

AFTER QUIZ READ Upfront: "Poison in the Water", "The Battle over Daylight Savings Time", "The Most Dangerous Book in the World"


Monday 4-25
Vocabulary Review pages 196-197
Discuss Upfront: "The Battle over Daylight Savings Time"

• Sources author uses to back up her claims...credible? 
• any evident BIAS?
• Thesis statement
• Focus statement

 Blocks 3-4 started discussing Sonnets

Tuesday 4-26
Everyone will discuss SONNETS and begin to TPCASTT a Sonnet
Vocabulary Review pages 194-195, 200, 202

Monday 4-18-16

Blocks 3 and 4:
Completed and Corrected Vocabulary Lesson 15 Synonyms, Antonyms, and Words in Context
We then discussed the Macbeth WS...reviewed the concepts on the WS:

Irony:

• Dramatic Irony
• Verbal Irony
• Situational Irony

Conflict:

• Man vs Man
• Man vs Self
• Man vs Nature
• Man vs Society
• Man vs Fate

Macbeth Test moved to BLOCK DAY

Blocks 5 and 6 had a guest speaker

Due tomorrow...GRAMMAR FLIP

Friday 4-15-16

Vocabulary Quiz Lesson 13 adn 14 (1-10)

After Quiz...Macbeth Worksheets - 2 - due Monday.

Tuesday and Block Day

Like last week...

Tuesday was spent in the library working on the persuasive outline...due Thursday for everyone.

Block Days...completed and corrected Vocabulary 14 - completing the sentences
Outstanding resumes were turned in

NOTE: The last two people are finishing Writing Exam Make-Ups due to absence...exams will be passed out next week.

Topics Discussed:
BLOCK 5:
ROLE of Nature in the play
Instances of Humor to offset tension
Motivation...how does Lady Macbeth motivate Macbeth? How does he self-motivate?
Examples that demonstrate Macbeth and/or Lady Macbeth have a conscience...understand right vs wring.

Block 3:
Instances of Humor to offset tension
Examples that demonstrate Macbeth and/or Lady Macbeth have a conscience...understand right vs wring.

Block 4:
Instances of Humor to offset tension
Motivation...how does Lady Macbeth motivate Macbeth? How does he self-motivate?
Examples that demonstrate Macbeth and/or Lady Macbeth have a conscience...understand right vs wring.

Block 6:
Instances of Humor to offset tension
Examples that demonstrate Macbeth and/or Lady Macbeth have a conscience...understand right vs wring.

Monday 4-11-16

34 Days remain in the school year...let's finish strong

Today we turned in our vocabulary story lesson 13-15
We completed and corrected vocabulary lesson 13 completing the sentences

We discussed upcoming assignments

Resumes are overdue

We divided responsibilities in class ... we had time to work and groups will share on block day: INCLUDE PAGE NUMBERS

1. Find instances of HUMOR to break up the tension in the play
2. How does Landy Macbeth convince/motivate Macbeth to follow the prophesy? How does Macbeth self motivate?
3. Find instances of Macbeth/Lady Macbeth having a conscience/knowing their actions are wrong.

Tuesday and Block Day

Tuesday we worked on ARS in there library

BLOCK DAY:
Complete and correct Vocabulary Lesson 14 Synonyms and Antonyms
Papers passed back
 Macbeth Discussion...
KEY events by act
honor vs dishonor
death tolls per act
Witch = FATE/DESTINY

In groups explored role of/connection with mother nature/weather/animals and the events in the story...then share out

Start of the fourth quarter April 4, 2016

Today in class we went over details on the calendar that are also on CANVAS. We have just over 40 days before final exam...it is important that we make each day count.

Homework was turned in and as Vocabulary Lesson 13 Synonyms and Antonyms were completed papers were passed back.

With the time left we started to discuss Macbeth's format. We will continue BLOCK DAY...Tuesday we will be in the library starting research for the persuasive paper.

We Started with KEY EVENTS from each act...

Monday 3-14-16

Resumes were turned in and we began the writing exam.

Students with extended time or students who will be absent from class have the following extended times to work:
Tuesday 3-15 7-7:30 AM, 2-3 PM
Wednesday 3-16 7-730 AM, LUNCH
Monday 3-21 7-7:30 AM, 2-3 PM
Tuesday 3-22 7-7:30 AM, LUNCH

Suggested Schedule:
Monday and Tuesday - Active read and outline
Block Day and Friday - draft/peer edit
Monday and Tuesday - Revise to final draft

Poem is due tomorrow

Tuesday - wednesday - Thursday 3-8/9/10

Tuesday we were in the library working on RESUMES in NAVIANCE and the POEM that is due.

Resume due 3-14 as you walk in class
Poem due 3-15 as you walk in class

Block Days:
Complete and Correct WC pages 670-675 ex 19 and 20 (each1 1-10)
Complete and Correct Vocabulary Book pages 156-157
Do What You Are and Multiple Intelligences Activity
Upfront Discussion -WE Prep

Monday 3-7-16

I am back after a LONG week...of sub plans...

Today each block spent time getting "readjusted"

Blocks 4-5-6 corrected the PARALLEL STRUCTURE WORKSHEET from Friday 2-26-16.
Blocks 3-4-5-6 completed and corrected WC exercises 14 and 15 pages 670-675 (misplaced and dangling modifiers)
Blocks 3-4 started reading an Upfront article...ACTIVE reading ... underlining key words and phrases that help discern TONE ... we will discuss tomorrow at the start of class.
Block 5 completed the Upfront article
Block 6 will start Upfront next class

Papers were returned

Tuesday in class we will meet in the library and work on the RESUME through NAVIANCE as well as the POEM I assigned...connecting Text to World ...
Resume due 3-14
Poem due 3-15

Friday 2-26

Blocks 4-5-6 discuss tone/ mood

Quiz Vocab 10-11 (1-10)

Grammar WS due Monday...change necessary words...do not rewrite full sentence.

MACBETH DUE MONDAY

Wednesday 2-24 adn Thursday 2-25

Today we completed and corrected Vocabulary Lessons 10 and 11 Choosing the Right word EVENS

Brave New World Projects were shared

Blocks 4-5-6 were given a TONE/MOOD WS...they were assigned an UPFRONT article to apply it to - to be discussed at the start of class Friday ... BLOCK 3 will do so next week.

Tuesday 2-23

NO BLOCK DAYS THIS WEEK

Wednesday is a TIE DAY

Today Upfront questions were collected.
We completed and corrected Vocabulary Lessons 10-11 SYNONYMS
           QUIZ FRIDAY 10 and 11 (1-10)

REMINDERS:
Macbeth and WS due Monday 2-29

Naviance Training Monday 2/29
 DO WHAT YOU ARE due 3-1 and MI due 3-7 as stated on CANVAS
The Resume will be due in the 4th Quarter

Friday 2-19

Today is MASS - shorter classes

WC 19 Quiz...

HOMEWORK after quiz...Read Upfront Articles and complete assignment on white packet - due 2-23.

REMINDER...ON BLOCK DAY I mentioned that Macbeth is due 2-28...if you have been reading an act and completing the assigned written portion every 5 days you are on ACT 4 now...if not... you have 9 days before it is due...budget an act a day...

Tuesday 2-16 and Block Days 2-17 adn 2-18

Tuesday we went to the LA Museum of the Holocaust

Block Days

Blocks 4 and 6 wrote thank you notes to the people involved in making the day happen

All blocks filled out INDEX CARDS for the Museum...
I now know...
I wish I new more about...

All blocks read A Day on the Campaign Trail and answered questions on a WS. We then discussed Thesis and Focus Statements as well as text features used in the article

Some groups presented their BNW Project

Friday - WC 19 quiz...MASS

Block Day 2-10 and 2-11

Today we started with a few minutes to complete and correct WC Exercise 8 page 700

We discussed Upfront Articles  -
Looked at TEXT FEATURES, Searched for THESIS and FOCUS Statements, and Looked for AUTHOR BIAS (Rewriting History)

30 minutes were devoted to group project work

Tuesday 2-9-16

Today the Personal Narrative Rubrics and Rough Draft/Peer editing documents were turned in...final draft uploaded by 7 AM today.

We completed and corrected WC EX 7 page 699

The BNW worksheet from Monday was returned.
Groups were formed - topics chosen - and time to begin dividing and conquering preparation for group work on Block Day.

Monday 2-8-16

BNW Project (REAING SECTION) was collected.

We completed and corrected WC ex 3-4-5 pages 693, 696, 698

Friday 2-5

Today we discussed the upcoming BNW project and selected passages from Chapters 16 and 17

Topics included:
Reminder about population - iceberg and cultural references (from BLOCK DAY)
World State not having a place for OLD
Role of Religion (Block 6 will get to this Monday)
Concept of HAPPY and how it is difficult to make others happy
"The price we pay for satability"
Mond making the rules but breaking them with impunity...

For each we made TEXT to WORLD connections

Passages/Selection:
Ch 16 p. 218 Mustapha Mond...page 219 end of page
Page 136 (John's strength NOT to harm self)
page 220 Because our world ... to end of page
227 Happiness is a hard master...
229 That's how I paid...
Start of Ch. 17 discussion about God

Block Days 2-3 and 2-4

Today we did a binder transfer to portfolio...recycle...reorganize

After...we completed and corrected WC Unit 19 pages 689-691 ex 1 and 2 all

THEN...we bean to discuss Brave New World..
Chapter 16...page 223...The Optimum Population is based on the iceberg...we related it to social structure in the novel, our world, and the motto: Community, Identity, Stability

Block 6 started to discuss WORD CHOICE:
Mond = world CONTROLLER
John...the SAVAGE

Tuesday 2-2-16

Welcome to Semester 2

Today we peer edited the Personal Narratives and wrote down items from the calendar our planners.

Macbeth suggestion: Budget 5 days per act...5 Acts X 5 Days = 25 days...you have 27 to read and complete the WS. 

Block Day:
New Seats
Binder reorganization
BRING: Brave New World, Vocabulary, and Writes Choice

Field Trip Registration is due 2-5-16 https://www.sahs.org/event-registration/?ee=182

Monday 12-14-15

Today I announced the CANVAS page for Semester 2 is PUBLISHED.
 Intersession assignment due 1-15-16...ROUGH DRAFT of Personal Narrative.

Bring to class day 1....Rough draft and rubric...we will have a peer editing session

Bring to class ALL papers from Semester 1...we will transfer some to the class portfolio, recycle some, and keep some.

Class discussion will begin with BNW. We will start Macbeth mid-month.

A Macbeth reading guide will be posted by Jan 5th if you wish to read ahead.

Today in class final exam essay.

Friday 12-11

Today papers were passed back and Vocab 7-8 quiz was taken.

A new upfront magazine was distributed. Block 3 had a chance to read the cover story "Locked Away" and Block 6 started "Superbugs"

We looked for:
Thesis Statement
Author's Main Point and How the author made/supported main point?
Looked for bias
Then formed an opinion...agree or disagree and why.

Thursday

We will finish presentations and go back to the WC and Vocab from Block Day with the time that remains.

Friday: Vocabulary Quiz 7-8

Monday Semester ESSAY...bring a pen and a smile
Tuesday FINAL EXAM

ROOM INFORMATION will be posted on my door and in the classroom.

BLOCK 3...ROOM...323
BLOCK4...ROOM...322 WITH ME
BLOCK 5...ROOM...320
BLOCK 6...ROOM...321

Tuesday and Wednesday...BLOCK DAYS

Papers were returned and Vocabulary Book pages 97,107,117, and 120 were completed and corrected

Presentations filled the rest of the block

Extra time was spent on Vocabulary Book pages 118-119 (blocks 5 and 6) and WC pages 534-535 ... those will be corrected on Thursday

Monday 12-7-15

Today Blocks 3-4-5 Completed and Corrected Vocabulary Lesson 9 Choosing the Right Word 1-10. Block 6 also completed lesson 8.

WC Unit 12 corrections were turned in as well as Writing Contest Paperwork (optional)

We had group presentations and papers were returned between presentations.

Friday 12-4-15

Today Blocks 3-4-5

Completed and corrected Vocabulary Lesson 8 Choosing the Right Word 1-10
(Block 6 will complete Monday)

Block 6 - corrected WC Unit 12 Quiz



Homework for all: Correct WC Quiz...due Monday

Papers were passed back in ALL classes

Presentations continued in all classes

NOTE: During the library time on Block Days ... Students AT SCHOOL completed a writing assignment...a prompt for a writing contest. All students were given the rubric today. EVERYONE needs to bring back the rubric signed or signed with a NO THANKS on it. If a student is selected as a finalist or winner in March, they will be notified with details about the awards ceremony based off the information provided on the form. Students who have not completed the assignment MAY do it, but are not required.

BLOCK DAY/SOPHOMORE RETREAT DAYS

Class will meet in the library. I will be at retreat Wed. but in class Thurs.

In class we have a writing assignment that is to be completed while in the library. There will be time to work on the GRAMMAR FLIP assignments that are due 12-3.

HOMEWORK:
Grammar Flip Assignments 12-3
Personal Narrative parent + grandparent interview 12-4
Correct WC Quiz 12 (will be returned 12-4) 12-7
Vocabulary Quiz 7-8 12-11

Tuesday 12-1

Changes:
I excused the WC Quiz Unit 12 ... Due Monday 12-7 correct the quiz (will be returned Friday 12-4). To correct: write RULE that applies to the answer.

This week's vocab. quiz will not happen...next week 7 and 8

Changes will be reflected on CANVAS tonight

TODAY...we completed and corrected Completing the Sentences 1-10 VOCAB 7
We had group presentations

SOME papers were returned in BLOCK 3 and Block 5...the rest will be returned Friday 12-4-15.

Friday 11-20...Monday 11-23...Tuesday 11-24

It is Tuesday and I am back - thanks for the kind messages.

Today in class we will:
Complete WC Unit 12 Quiz

Papers will be passed back

Upfront article Heritage of Hate will be read in class.

If you missed a CROSS COUNTRY CONNECTIONS post you may respond to the REFLECTIONS post by 12-29-15 5 PM for partial credit/make-up credit.

Monday with the sub everyone:
Turned in Vocab Story
Completed and corrected Vocabulary Lesson 9 Synonyms and Lessons 8/9 Antonyms

People were put into groups (using cards) and worked on BNW worksheet (due at end of class)

Friday with the sub:
Completed and corrected Vocabulary Lesson 8 Synonyms
Corrected WC page 530 ex 2 evens
Completed and Corre4cted WC page 536 EX 8 ALL

REMINDER ... assignments before finals

1. Group Project due Uploaded 11-30-15
1. Print and "package" with the rest of your group to turn in 12-1
2. Group Presentation 12-1
3. Grammar Flip Exercises due 12-3
4. Vocab Quiz 7-8 (1-10) on 12-4
5. Parent and Grandparent Narrative Prewrite uploaded 12-4
6. Vocab Quiz 8 (11-20) and 9 on 12-11

Block Day 11-18-19

We went over the final exam study guide in class and discussed the Upfront article prior to the Literature test.

After the test...HW if not done

WC page 530 EX 2 EVENS

Tuesday 11-17

Today BNW Reading Assignment was turned in and we completed and corrected the APPOSITIVES exercises in WC ... odds in ex 5-6-7 pages 521-522.

We discussed Maus: We wrote 6 words stories to capture the essence of the text in 6 words...as Hemingway did in 1920 to win a bet.

Block 6 started to discuss the format of BNW.

Monday 11-16

Today the November News Story was turned in while Vocabulary Lesson 7 Synonyms was completed. We corrected the Vocabulary lesson and discussed upcoming assignments.

We discussed the test format...text to text connection and lit devices. If I give a lit device I will define it for you...you just need to apply it to the text.

Today's Maus discussion: Hyperbole and Litotes...continues tomorrow.

Block Days and Friday

Block Days we played VOCABULARY BINGO for bonus points on the Vocabulary Test then discussed Maus.

We watched a clip of an interview with Art Spiegelman where he discussed the writing process and looked for moments in the text where he "stepped out of the story" and directly communicated with the audience.

Friday:
I was speaking at a conference in Sacramento. The sub administered the Vocabulary Test. After the test Students were to read from the Upfront Magazine.

Due Next Week:
MONDAY: November News Story ... submitted WITH RUBRIC
TUESDAY: Brave New World Reading WS
BLOCK DAY: PART of class will be spent on MAUS/Lottery/Diary/Letter Test ... rest on Grammar

SEMESTER 1 EXAM STUDY GUIDE

This is a Start - FINAL REVISIONS will be made no later than Thanksgiving - you can start studying/preparing from this outline:

Multiple Choice: Exam Day 12-15-15
Vocabulary Lessons 7-8-9 (emphasis) with some from 1-6 as well.
WC Units 12, 15, and 20
Read an Upfront article and answer questions based on your active reading of the article.

Essay - on Monday 12-14 
Concepts Addressed:

• Essay Format
• Thesis Statement
• Proving a point with Thorough Concrete Textual Evidence 

Essay topics may include but are not limited to:

• Conflicts
• Characterization
• Literary Devices: Foreshadowing, Setting, Didacticism, Figurative Language, Symbolism, Theme, Meiosis, Flashback, Narrative, Non Sequitur, Catharsis, Understatement, Tone, Mood, and Ethos/Pathos/Logos (The Rhetorical Triangle)

Covers: Tuesdays With Morrie, "The Lottery", "Letter from a Birmingham Jail", The Diary of Petr Ginz, Maus, and Brave New World.

Monday 11-9-15

Today we got new seats and completed and corrected:
WC P. 473-474 EX 58-59 ODDS
WC P. 519-520 EX 1 - 2 all

BLOCK 5 - blog due Thursday

EVERYONE - Vocabulary Test 4-5-6 Friday

Announcement: WC Unit 12 Quiz Tuesday 11-24 - Tuesday of Thanksgiving Week.
Announcement: Grammar Flip Exercises re: PREPOSITIONS due 12-3

REMINDER - Tuesday is TIE DAY - Block Day BLOCKS 2-4-6

Tuesday - Wednesday - Thursday

We spent the time in the library Tuesday working on the PERSONAL NARRATIVE - Personal portion. It was uploaded by the end of Tuesday.

Block Day was spent working with our groups on the group presentation. The individual portions of the group presentation will be uploaded by November 30th. A collective project will be turned in according to the rubric directions on 12-1, the day of the oral presentations.

BRAVE NEW WORLD DIGITAL EDITION

Read It Here

Brave New World Audiobook

http://www.openculture.com/2010/05/vintage_radio_huxley_narrates_brave_new_world.html

Monday 11-2-15

No Shave November begins today

Brave New World Books were to be brought to class...check for class participation grade

BLOCK 4 Post is due Thursday - 7 PM

Today papers were passed back and presentations finished

After Presentations...to be continued Friday...Correct WC from last week...discuss Upfront and Maus

HOMEWORK:
Read details of Personal Narrative Assignment and Group Project Assignment...what we will be doing in the library in class the next two class periods.

SUGGESTION: Read 1 chapter of Brave New World each day

Semester 1 EXAM

The final exam ESSAY will be IN CLASS on MONDAY 12-14-15

The final exam (scantron/short answer) will be on Tuesday 12-15 at 8:30 AM

The Study Guide will be posted the week of Thanksgiving

Those students with EXTRA time on file in the Guidance office will meet in my classroom at 7 AM and work till the stopping point at 10 AM.

Friday 10-30-15

Today we had short classes due to the Groundbreaking Ceremony.

After the quiz there was time to:

• Register for Grammar Flip if that has not been done already
• Complete WC pages 523-527 EX 11-14 EVENS and EX 3 and 4 ALL pages 531-532
• Read the CHINA article from the OLD Upfront Magazine as well as the NEW one that was given out today...and complete the WS.

WC and Upfront due Monday if not done in class

NO SHAVE NOVEMBER Begins Monday...Prize for the block with highest participation (by percentage)

Block Days October 28th and 29th

Wednesday October 28th I was away for part of each class. While I WAS in class we had the GROUP Presentations on "Letter from a Birmingham Jail" by Martin Luther king, Jr.

While I was gone...

Complete and Correct Vocabulary Lesson 6 Completing the Sentences ALL
then work on

Writers Choice...HW if not finished:
pages 523-527
EX 11-14 EVENS
EX 3 and 4 ALL

FRIDAY - 35 minute classes due to the ground breaking ceremony
Vocabulary Quiz will be shortened accordingly

Thursday October 29th
Started with Vocabulary and Presentations second.

Blocks 3-5 will have to complete WC after Vocab Quiz tomorrow

NO SHAVE NOVEMBER starts MONDAY 11-2-15 ... PRE-SALES are going on NOW!

GRAMMAR FLIP

There is a NEW WEBSITE we will use called GRAMMAR FLIP

It will allow us to have additional practice at home.

Please register for the site by FRIDAY 10-30-15 at 7 AM.

Go to Grammar Flip Registration

Course Code 1516English

Tuesday 10-27

I will be GONE during Blocks 3-4-5 but in class block 6 - FIELD TRIP for APAH.

Students will complete and correct:
Vocabulary Lesson 6 Choosing the Right Words ODDS

Students will be put in groups (assigned by me) by the SUB and will work on a group project they will present in class on BLOCK DAY.

If they get to it: Complete WS STUDY QUESTIONS "Letters from a Birmingham Jail"

Monday 10-26-15

Today in class the rubric/rough draft/peer edit papers for LAL were turned in as the final draft was uploaded last night.

In class we completed and corrected Vocabulary Lesson 6 Synonyms and Antonyms

We discussed upcoming assignments all on CANVAS
Letters from Birmingham Jail ... due tomorrow...presentation BLOCK DAY
Vocabulary Quiz Lessons 5 (11-20) and 6 on Friday

MAUS/Diary/Lottery Test changed to BLOCK DAY 11-10 and 11-12

We discussed THESIS STATEMENTS and FOCUS STATEMENTS

Thesis: Roadmap for your paper, Author's opinion or stance, supported throughout paper with EVIDENCE (COW)
Focus: General statement about topic/no bias shown

BOTH at/neat start of an article/essay

Student Theiss Example:
Vladek is a courageous man because he ________, ___________, and ______.

Friday 10-23-15

Vocabulary Quiz Lessons 4 and 5 (1-10)
Maus II Quiz

After Quiz:
Active Read Poem - BOYS WILL BE BOYS

Do Not Forget:
Upload LAL Final Draft by Sunday night...bring rubric/rough draft/peer editing WS to class on Monday

MAUS / DIARY/ LOTTERY TEST DATE CHANGE ANNOUNCEMNET

will be TUESDAY 11-10-15 instead of Monday 11-2

STILL BRING BRAVE NEW WORLD TO CLASS STARTING 11-2-15

Block Days

Today papers were passed back as we:

Completed and Corrected
Vocabulary Lessons 4 and 5 Completing the Sentences EVENS
Vocabulary Lesson 4 page 59

Writers Choice
finished correcting page 603 exercise 6
Completed and Corrected ALL of exercise 9 page 606

WC Verb Quiz and Binder Check

Collected Vocab Story w/ Verb analysis

After the quiz...ACTIVE Read Upfront pages 18-21

Tuesday 10-29

Today papers were passed back and students completed and corrected:
Vocabulary lessons 4 and 5 COMPLETING THE SENTENCES
WC page 601 & 603 ex. 3 and 6 evens

Monday 10-19-15

Peer Editing Workshop

This week:
Binder check at some point
Block 6 Blog Response
Block Day Verb Quiz...also Vocabulary Story Revisions Lessons 4-6 re: Verbs - Assignment posted on Canvas

Friday:
Vocabulary Lesson 4 and Lesson 5 (words 1-10)
Maus II quiz (short answer)

Thursday and Friday

Thursday and Friday the classes worked at different paces to accomplish the same goal:

Complete the Last Flight of Petr Ginz

Complete and Correct Vocabulary Lessons 4/5 Antonyms

Complete and Correct WC pages 694-595 EX 16 all and 17 odds

FRIDAY BLOCKS 3/5 started: WC page 959 ex 17 ODDS and Vocabulary Lesson 4 Completing the Sentences 1-10

Thursday 10-15-15

Today in all classes we will complete and correct Vocabulary Book Lessons 4/5 Antonyms and


Block 3 will complete WC pages 544-5454 EX 16 (all) and EX 17 (odds)

The Last Flight of Petr Ginz will be viewed ...
Blocks 3 and 5 should have 5 minutes remaining
Blocks 4 and 6 about 25 minutes left

The OCTOBER NEWS ARTICLE will be turned in and papers will be passed back

Tuesday 10-13-15

Today in class we will complete and correct WC 592-593 EX 12/13 all

MAUS II WS will be turned in
Papers will be passed back

The Last Flight of Petr Ginz will be viewed...

WEDNESDAY - PSAT - report to Homeroom - Spirit Attire - Dismissal about 11:30

Homework:
Article due Thursday

Due Friday:
READ CATE FINAL DRAFT COMMENTS (look at GRADEMARK)
READ LAL draft requirements...due Sunday.

CHANGE...NO BLOCKS GOT TO THE VIDEO TODAY

Encore showing of LAST FLIGHT OF PETR GINZ

IF you missed any portion of the movie, it will be shown again after school on Friday from 12:45-1:45.

Monday 10-12-15

Today we completed and corrected Vocabulary Book Synonyms(Lessons 4 and 5)

Some papers were returned

We discussed upcoming due dates:
Maus II WS tomorrow
Block 5 Blog by Thursday end of the day
News Article Thursday
Rough Draft LAL uploaded Sunday and brought to class with rubric on Monday 10-13 for peer editing

We continued watching the Last Flight of Pert Ginz

Block Days 10-7 and 10-8

Block Days will be slightly different for each class as I will be out on Thursday and Friday.

Blocks 4 and 6:
VTS answer was given ... BLOCKS 3 and 5 you can read it here

Papers were passed back

We read, completed, and corrected WC pages 589-91 EX 10-11-12 evens

We discussed MAUS:
How does the use of frames help to convey a sense of time?

What stylistic techniques are used to move the reader between flashbacks and flash forwards?

Authenticity of Story...Vladek's dialect + ....
How do diagrams, charts, maps and photos act as documentary evidence of the Holocaust?
What do you learn from them?
Why do you think Art and Vladek include them in the narrative?
What function do they serve?

BLOCK 4 left off with:
Despite the extreme danger to life, Vladek recounts several instances of resistance that occurred under Nazi occupation and in the concentration camps. Some were small acts of personal altruism and sacrifice, others heroism on a greater scale. Resistance to injustice took many forms including the physical, psychological and spiritual. Some acts of resistance were planned, others more spontaneous.

Find examples of RESISTANCE in the TEXT.

Blocks 3 and 5
Papers will be passed back - the sub will have assigned helpers for this project
Read WC 589-91 - complete ALL ex 10-11-12 and correct with the sub
Start UN Movie...The Last Flight of Petr Ginz - you have a WS for taking notes

Upcoming Assignments
FRIDAY - Maus and WC Unit 20 quiz
Monday - Vocab Story 4-6
Tuesday Maus II WS

Tuesday 10-6-15

Today we looked at last week's TVS and started a new one - working at looking close...finding evidence for all we do ... applying LOOKING to READING

After we discussed the Upfront article from last night and MAUS

Monday 10-5-15

REMINDER - MASS TOMORROW

We discussed upcoming assignments - reminder ONLY BLOCK 4 has a BLOG POST due this week

We corrected WC exercises from Friday and discussed MAUS relating to the story within a story concept (will finish tomorrow)

Why was it done?
Gave instances of Artie and Vladek being competitive
What stylistic differences are shown in each?


Prisoner on the Hell Planet and MAUS are very different in their length and subject matter.

Which do you find more powerful or effective? Do you identify or empathize more with the characters when they are drawn as animals or as humans?

Do you think you would relate to Vladek as much had he been drawn realistically?

HW: Read Upfront - Are Smartphones Making Us Stupid...and complete WS

Friday 10-2-15

Today was VOCABULARY TEST 1-3

After the test:
Complete (HW if not done) Writers Choice book pages:
596-597 EX 18/19 EVENS
584-585 EX 3/4 EVENS

Reminder: CATE final draft uploaded to Turnitin.com via CANVAS by SUNDAY NIGHT
Bring rubric + rough Draft + Peer editing papers to class on Monday

Block Day 9-30 and 10-1

We corrected Vocabulary Book pages 42-45 and Turned in Maus I Reading WS.

We discussed the first VTS for the year and began to discuss MAUS:
1. Why the use of MICE for Jewish people?
2. We created a VENN DIAGRAM to compare and contrast GRAPHIC NOVELS with COMIC STRIPS
3. Block 4 got to...why is Book 1 Subtitled My Father Bleeds History

Vocabulary Test 1-3 on Friday
40 Multiple Choice Questions - same format as quizzes 1-2-3

Tuesday 9-29-15

While I am at St. Vincent de Paul, the class will complete a GRAMMAR DIAGNOSTIC

After:
READ MAUS
Complete Vocabulary Book Pages 42-45 BOTH HOMEWORK

Monday 9-28-15

Today in class we will have a peer editing workshop...students will look through their peers' rough drafts using the PoetryPeerEditingDocument located on the papers page of the class website.

Homework:
MAUS I WS due on BLOCK DAY Quiz 10-9
Vocabulary test 1-3 Friday

Friday 9-25-15

Today in class we will take the vocabulary lesson 3 quiz.

Homework:
CATE draft due NO LATER THAN Sunday night
PRINT DRAFT and Instructions/RUBRIC and bring to class MONDAY for a peer editing workshop

MAUS Reading WS due on Block day next week

Vocabulary Test 1-3 Friday 10-2-15

Bring to class next week:
Binder, of course
Vocabulary Book
WC Book
MAUS
Upfront

Block Day 9-23 and 9-24

Complete and Correct Vocabulary Book Lesson 3 Completing the Sentences EVENS

Papers will be passed back

"The Lottery" Discussion from Tuesday continues - Worksheet given out to work on in class/hw if not done

MAUS discussion begins...HOW to Read a Graphic Novel (PDF on Maus page of Class website)

Tuesday 9-22-15

Today in class:

Complete and correct Vocabulary Lesson 3 Choosing the Right Word - EVENS

The Lottery Discussion ... give COW from story to support responses:

Where was the story set?
Why were the people gathering?
Why was the lottery taking place?
Explain the tradition of the lottery?
What "items" are part of the lottery?
Who participates in the lottery?
What is the TONE (author's feelings) of the story?
What is the MOOD (reader's feelings) of the story?
Old Man Warner has a negative attitude toward young people, why is that?
Old Man Warner says, "People aren't the way they used to be". What does he mean by that?
How does the story make YOU feel? Can you connect the story with
ANOTHER TEXT
THE WORLD
YOUR LIFE

Monday 9-21-15

Today we got new seats..,

Vocabulary Story Lesson 3 was turned in and MAUS I and II were brought to class.

We completed and corrected Vocabulary Lesson 1 Synonyms and Antonyms

We discussed the paper that was distributed about 10 days ago..."How to Mark a Book (TEXT)"

We discussed strategies for ACTIVE reading to find success in English and ALL academic subjects

Homework:
1. Read directions for CATE Paper DRAFT TONIGHT...DRAFT is due Sunday 9-27...copy of draft and rubric brought to class Monday 9-28 for a peer review workshop
2. Vocabulary Quiz - 3 - on Friday
3. MAUS I Reading WS due block day next week (9/30 or 10/1 depending on your block)
*** Block 3 MAUS BLOG Assignment due next week***

Friday 9-18-15

Today in class papers were returned, Vocabulary Book Page 31 was completed and corrected to review for the quiz.

Students took Vocabulary Quiz Lesson 2 and read from the Upfront or MAUS after

Homework:
Bring MAUS 1 and 2 to class on Monday
Vocabulary Story Lesson 3 due Monday

Next Week:
Discuss...The Lottery, How to Mark a Book, and Graphic Novels/Maus
PLUS Vocab and Grammar (Usage Unit)

Block Day 9-16 and 9-17

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

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

Tuesday 9-15-15

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

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

Mondayv 9-14-15

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

Vocabulary Story Lesson 2 was turned in

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

Upcoming Due Dates:

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

Friday 9-11-15

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

Also due Monday...Vocabulary Story Lesson 2

See you Monday!

Block Days 9-9 and 9-10, 2015

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

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

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

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


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

Block 6 - same as block 4

Blocks 3 we got as far as blocks 4 and 6

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

Tuesday 9-8-15

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

I also collected the rest of the Supplies/Upfront payment

Some more people shared out their CREATIVE section of Summer Reading

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

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

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

Friday 9-4-15

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

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

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

Block Days 9/2 and 9/3

WC we will start with UNIT 20 Capitalization

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

Where i am From Poems were collected and supplies as well

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

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

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

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

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