Since we have the filed trip this week...and the PLAN TEST is Friday, no homework is due this week. Spend the time working on the upcoming assignments, or working on material from other classes/going to tutoring hours since you are missing a block day.
Assignment details are in previous blog posts
DUE Monday 2-25-13 Vocabulary Story (7)
Due Block Day - Short Story
Due Friday 3-1-13 Vocabulary Quiz (7), Macbeth Quiz Acts 1-3 (Multiple Choice/Short Answer)
Tuesday, February 19, 2013
Friday, February 15, 2013
Creative Short Story
Details about the Creative Short Story are on the rubric of the same title linked on the PAPERS page of the class website.
One copy needs to be printed and brought to class, a copy needs to be uploaded to turnitin.com
DUE Block Day 2-27/28
One copy needs to be printed and brought to class, a copy needs to be uploaded to turnitin.com
DUE Block Day 2-27/28
Vocabulary Story Prompts
Vocabulary Lesson 7 story is due no later than Monday 2-25-13
Lesson 8 is due no later than Monday 3-4-13
Lesson 9 is due no later than Monday 3-11-13
Guidelines for ALL stories:
Use 15 of the words - underline them as you use them
All stories must have a creative title
All stories need a beginning, middle, and end
HOOK the reader...appeal either to REASON (LOGOS) or EMOTIONS (PATHOS).
Word Count 300-400 words - include word count at bottom of paper
Topic for Lesson 7:
Start with...I COULD NOT HELP STARING or WHILE SURFING THE WEB
Topic for Lesson 8:
Imagine you are a disgruntled Tooth Fairy. You are upset that the Easter Bunny is getting more attention than you are. You just visited a family with triplets that expected $50.00 each. Start with I CANNOT BELIEVE
Topic for Lesson 9:
I REMEMBER THE DAY IN JULY WHEN IT HAILED
or
FINISH THE STORY ... WHAT IF, AT WILL, PEOPLE COULD GROW MORE THAN TWO ARMS?
Lesson 8 is due no later than Monday 3-4-13
Lesson 9 is due no later than Monday 3-11-13
Guidelines for ALL stories:
Use 15 of the words - underline them as you use them
All stories must have a creative title
All stories need a beginning, middle, and end
HOOK the reader...appeal either to REASON (LOGOS) or EMOTIONS (PATHOS).
Word Count 300-400 words - include word count at bottom of paper
Topic for Lesson 7:
Start with...I COULD NOT HELP STARING or WHILE SURFING THE WEB
Topic for Lesson 8:
Imagine you are a disgruntled Tooth Fairy. You are upset that the Easter Bunny is getting more attention than you are. You just visited a family with triplets that expected $50.00 each. Start with I CANNOT BELIEVE
Topic for Lesson 9:
I REMEMBER THE DAY IN JULY WHEN IT HAILED
or
FINISH THE STORY ... WHAT IF, AT WILL, PEOPLE COULD GROW MORE THAN TWO ARMS?
Friiday 2-15
this week we concluded discussing Acts 1-2-3 of Macbeth. We discussed:
Nature as an "extra" character in the story
The dynamic nature of Macbeth and Lady Macbeth
The evidence in the text that shows where Macbeth and/or Lady Macbeth has a conscience
Context - to understand the world WHEN the play was written/first performed
Story Mountain: Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action, Resolution
Upcoming Due dates:
2-25 Vocabulary Story Lesson 7
2-27/28 Block Day Paper #1 Short Story
3/1 Macbeth Quiz Acts 1-3, Vocabulary Quiz Lesson 7
3-4 Vocabulary Story Lesson 8
3-8 Vocabulary Quiz (8)
3-8 Poetry Terms Quiz
3-12-13 Macbeth Test
Nature as an "extra" character in the story
The dynamic nature of Macbeth and Lady Macbeth
The evidence in the text that shows where Macbeth and/or Lady Macbeth has a conscience
Context - to understand the world WHEN the play was written/first performed
Story Mountain: Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action, Resolution
Upcoming Due dates:
2-25 Vocabulary Story Lesson 7
2-27/28 Block Day Paper #1 Short Story
3/1 Macbeth Quiz Acts 1-3, Vocabulary Quiz Lesson 7
3-4 Vocabulary Story Lesson 8
3-8 Vocabulary Quiz (8)
3-8 Poetry Terms Quiz
3-12-13 Macbeth Test
Tuesday, February 12, 2013
Week of February 11th
Monday and Tuesday we read section of Macbeth aloud.
We looked at Act 1 Scenes 5, 6, and part of 7
We looked at Act 2 Scenes 1-2-3
Our focus was on:
better understanding the ERA in which the play was written and first performed
understanding who the target audience of the play was
understanding proper succession to the throne
establishing the relationships between characters at the start of the play
understanding gender roles in society when the play was written
noticing how nature is the "hidden character" in the play
noticing the relationship between MACBETH and Lady Macbeth
...of course...making OLD ENGLISH seem accessible!
Block Day we'll continue where we left off Tuesday, start to look at Sonnets in our Lit Book, and finish reading/debating topics from the Upfront Magazine.
We looked at Act 1 Scenes 5, 6, and part of 7
We looked at Act 2 Scenes 1-2-3
Our focus was on:
better understanding the ERA in which the play was written and first performed
understanding who the target audience of the play was
understanding proper succession to the throne
establishing the relationships between characters at the start of the play
understanding gender roles in society when the play was written
noticing how nature is the "hidden character" in the play
noticing the relationship between MACBETH and Lady Macbeth
...of course...making OLD ENGLISH seem accessible!
Block Day we'll continue where we left off Tuesday, start to look at Sonnets in our Lit Book, and finish reading/debating topics from the Upfront Magazine.
Macbeth BONUS Opportunity...
A student brought to my attention the fact that Macbeth is going to be performed in San Diego in March. Check out the link to find out dates, times, and cost of tickets.
If you can attend the play...bring your ticket stub to class the following day and I will give you a bonus assignment to complete.
If you can attend the play...bring your ticket stub to class the following day and I will give you a bonus assignment to complete.
Thursday, February 7, 2013
Bonus Opportunities
I was informed about the San Diego Jewish Film Festival that runs from February 7th-17th. If you deem a film appropriate for your son to view, he may attend the film and earn BONUS POINTS if he does the following:
Brings in his ticket stub
Writes a 2 page reflection after the movie. The topics that need to be addressed:
After viewing this film I learned:
This film changed my perspective/opened my eyes...
This film left me wondering...
Bring in the ticket stub and reflection BEFORE SCHOOL ... the day AFTER the MOVIE attended.
*** One of the films is about the author of MAUS
Brings in his ticket stub
Writes a 2 page reflection after the movie. The topics that need to be addressed:
After viewing this film I learned:
This film changed my perspective/opened my eyes...
This film left me wondering...
Bring in the ticket stub and reflection BEFORE SCHOOL ... the day AFTER the MOVIE attended.
*** One of the films is about the author of MAUS
Wednesday, February 6, 2013
Block Days Feb 6th and 7th
Block Days we are continuing to work on creative writing...and sharing. Upfront Magazines will be read and the class will debate.
What is no not finished will be covered on Friday!
What is no not finished will be covered on Friday!
Tuesday, February 5, 2013
Tuesday 2-5-13
Today we recycled the GRAMMAR and VOCABULARY papers from our binders.
Macbeth Act 1 WS was turned in and the upcoming Macbeth assignments announced...details in previous blog post.
Due Friday:
Sign up for Feb 20th/21st field trip
Spirit Dress Wednesday
Homeroom Wednesday and Thursday
Tie Day Friday - Grandparents' Day
Course selection forms need to be picked up from the main office (and AP Contracts too) if you did not attend the January 23rd meeting.
The Curriculum Guide is linked on the SOTW homepage under the Follett link.
Macbeth Act 1 WS was turned in and the upcoming Macbeth assignments announced...details in previous blog post.
Due Friday:
Sign up for Feb 20th/21st field trip
Spirit Dress Wednesday
Homeroom Wednesday and Thursday
Tie Day Friday - Grandparents' Day
Course selection forms need to be picked up from the main office (and AP Contracts too) if you did not attend the January 23rd meeting.
The Curriculum Guide is linked on the SOTW homepage under the Follett link.
Monday, February 4, 2013
Macbeth Assignments
The MACBETH page of the class website has links to:
an online version of the book
key concepts/themes/terms
homework assignments (MacbethReadingWS)
Upcoming Due Dates: DOCUMENT TITLED MACBETHREADINGWS
Active Read Act 2 and complete WS Friday 2-8-13
Active Read Act 3 and complete WS Monday 2-11-13
Active Read Act 4 and complete WS Block Day 2-13/14-13
Active Read Act 5 and complete WS by Friday 2-15-13
an online version of the book
key concepts/themes/terms
homework assignments (MacbethReadingWS)
Upcoming Due Dates: DOCUMENT TITLED MACBETHREADINGWS
Active Read Act 2 and complete WS Friday 2-8-13
Active Read Act 3 and complete WS Monday 2-11-13
Active Read Act 4 and complete WS Block Day 2-13/14-13
Active Read Act 5 and complete WS by Friday 2-15-13
Sunday, February 3, 2013
Semester 2 Begins Tuesday 2-5-13
We will start the semester with a discussion of Macbeth and Poetry.
Along with your binder, bring with you to class the first week Macbeth, Vocabulary, and Literature Book.
Along with your binder, bring with you to class the first week Macbeth, Vocabulary, and Literature Book.
Wednesday, December 12, 2012
Intersession Assignments
We will have THREE intersession assignments due the following dates:
January 10th (uploaded to turnitin.com)
January 20th (uploaded to turnitin.com)
The first day of SECOND SEMESTER.
If I learn of other BONUS OPPORTUNITIES ...I'll post them here!
Warwick's Books in La Jolla has 4 authors coming to speak in January. I have not read their work so I cannot speak from personal experience about their writing. If you and your parents deem the author and books appropriate, please print this blog post and have your parents employee of Warwick's sign it. Take a picture with the author and bring in notes you took on the author's talk the first day of second semester...before school.
Remember...reading EXTRA is always a BONUS...get an Outside Reading book approved by me and you are all set!
Intersession Assignments can be found on the Intersession Page of the class website.
Block 2 discussed in class on 12-12-12...the rest of the classes will discuss 12-14-12.
January 10th (uploaded to turnitin.com)
January 20th (uploaded to turnitin.com)
The first day of SECOND SEMESTER.
If I learn of other BONUS OPPORTUNITIES ...I'll post them here!
Warwick's Books in La Jolla has 4 authors coming to speak in January. I have not read their work so I cannot speak from personal experience about their writing. If you and your parents deem the author and books appropriate, please print this blog post and have your parents employee of Warwick's sign it. Take a picture with the author and bring in notes you took on the author's talk the first day of second semester...before school.
Remember...reading EXTRA is always a BONUS...get an Outside Reading book approved by me and you are all set!
Intersession Assignments can be found on the Intersession Page of the class website.
Block 2 discussed in class on 12-12-12...the rest of the classes will discuss 12-14-12.
Monday, December 10, 2012
Monday 12-10-12
Today we completed SEMICOLON review
Grammar Book page 740 EX 8 (evens), 741 ex 9 (odds), and page 742 ex 10 (1-5)
We set dates for Intersession Assignments in our planner:
1-10-13
1-20-13
First Day of Second Semester...assignments to be discussed AFTER quiz on Block Day.
Grammar Quiz Block Day: Colon, Semicolon, Comma
NO LATER THAN Friday...final Paper due
****All papers passed back today****
Grammar Book page 740 EX 8 (evens), 741 ex 9 (odds), and page 742 ex 10 (1-5)
We set dates for Intersession Assignments in our planner:
1-10-13
1-20-13
First Day of Second Semester...assignments to be discussed AFTER quiz on Block Day.
Grammar Quiz Block Day: Colon, Semicolon, Comma
NO LATER THAN Friday...final Paper due
****All papers passed back today****
Thursday, December 6, 2012
Final Exam Details
We'll review in class next week...plus work on Grammar
COME to class with your books marked with post-its and prepared to SHARE...not TAKE.
I'll be available for DROP in Questions Monday and Wednesday LUNCH next week (in the classroom) ...plus Thursday LUNCH Duty time...
FINAL EXAM: Bring NOVELS PLUS a blue or black pen...two in case one runs out...
Final Exam Room Information:
BLOCK 2: Room 322 .... I am your proctor
Block 4: Room 220
Block 5: Room 320
Block 6: Room 212
COME to class with your books marked with post-its and prepared to SHARE...not TAKE.
I'll be available for DROP in Questions Monday and Wednesday LUNCH next week (in the classroom) ...plus Thursday LUNCH Duty time...
FINAL EXAM: Bring NOVELS PLUS a blue or black pen...two in case one runs out...
Final Exam Room Information:
BLOCK 2: Room 322 .... I am your proctor
Block 4: Room 220
Block 5: Room 320
Block 6: Room 212
Monday, December 3, 2012
What's Left?
Today ... BNW test ...MC and Essay
Tuesday (tie day) - Grammar Quiz - Quotations
Friday 12-7-12 Vocabulary Test 4-5-6 (MC format)
Block Day 12/12 and 12/13 Grammar Quiz (Punctuation, Commonly Confused, Parallel Structure)
Friday 12-14-12 Vocab Story...revise AND reflection on Writing
Final Exam Monday 12-17-12
Tuesday (tie day) - Grammar Quiz - Quotations
Friday 12-7-12 Vocabulary Test 4-5-6 (MC format)
Block Day 12/12 and 12/13 Grammar Quiz (Punctuation, Commonly Confused, Parallel Structure)
Friday 12-14-12 Vocab Story...revise AND reflection on Writing
Final Exam Monday 12-17-12
Wednesday, November 28, 2012
Semester 1 Study Guide
BRING ALL books to class the week of 12-9-12. We'll review in class a bit. The review will be MOST EFFECTIVE if everyone spends time looking for quotes to support potential questions...be prepared to SHARE in class...do not just TAKE from your peers. Only students prepared to SHARE, will be able to participate in the review discussion.
YOU WILL be expected to USE your book and cite COW (quotations and page numbers from the book ... think active reading, page numbers being asked for on homework, etc.) to demonstrate understanding of the literature we read as well as demonstrate understanding of citations and the writing process.
Books Needed:
Tuesdays With Morrie
The Five People You Meet in Heaven
Maus I and Maus II
Brave New World
Literature Book (Short Stories)
Diaries (3)
Concepts to Know:
What is FOIL in literature? How is FOIL used in the stories we read?
Characterization: Dynamic, Static, Flat, and Round
Conflicts: Man vs Man, Man vs Self, Man vs Nature, Man vs Society
What does the Saint Augustine High School ESLR "Christian Gentleman" mean? How can characters we read this semester be examples of how to be a Christian Gentleman? Remember: one can learn from BOTH good and bad examples!
Themes to look for evidence in the stories:
Creating Your Own Culture, Fitting in and a Desire for Acceptance
The Power of literature to INFORM
The Power of Literature to ENTERTAIN
Daniel Defoe (1660-1731) said, "All men would be tyrants of they could". How do the stories we read support or refute this statement?
Are people a product of nature, nurture, or both?
A character's maturation/coming of age.
The role of technology influencing someone's life.
YOU WILL be expected to USE your book and cite COW (quotations and page numbers from the book ... think active reading, page numbers being asked for on homework, etc.) to demonstrate understanding of the literature we read as well as demonstrate understanding of citations and the writing process.
Books Needed:
Tuesdays With Morrie
The Five People You Meet in Heaven
Maus I and Maus II
Brave New World
Literature Book (Short Stories)
Diaries (3)
Concepts to Know:
What is FOIL in literature? How is FOIL used in the stories we read?
Characterization: Dynamic, Static, Flat, and Round
Conflicts: Man vs Man, Man vs Self, Man vs Nature, Man vs Society
What does the Saint Augustine High School ESLR "Christian Gentleman" mean? How can characters we read this semester be examples of how to be a Christian Gentleman? Remember: one can learn from BOTH good and bad examples!
Themes to look for evidence in the stories:
Creating Your Own Culture, Fitting in and a Desire for Acceptance
The Power of literature to INFORM
The Power of Literature to ENTERTAIN
Daniel Defoe (1660-1731) said, "All men would be tyrants of they could". How do the stories we read support or refute this statement?
Are people a product of nature, nurture, or both?
A character's maturation/coming of age.
The role of technology influencing someone's life.
Vocabulary and Grammar to end the semester
Vocabulary Test 4-5-6 Friday 12-7-12
Multiple Choice Format
Vocabulary Story Rewrite due NO LATER than 12-14-12.
Grammar Quiz Tuesday 12-4-12
Proper use of Quotation Marks, punctuation BOTH with DIRECT quotations and in MLA Format Citations
Grammar Quiz Block Day 12/12 or 12/13
Commonly Confused Words, Parallel Construction, Punctuation
Multiple Choice Format
Vocabulary Story Rewrite due NO LATER than 12-14-12.
Grammar Quiz Tuesday 12-4-12
Proper use of Quotation Marks, punctuation BOTH with DIRECT quotations and in MLA Format Citations
Grammar Quiz Block Day 12/12 or 12/13
Commonly Confused Words, Parallel Construction, Punctuation
Tuesday....and RETREAT DAYS
Tuesday we completed Vocabulary Book page 78 as a review. Papers were passed back and BNW reviewed. Topic Discussed: Linda's death and the "unraveling" of John's character...to be continued Friday. Test Monday...multiple choice and essay format.
Retreat Days:
(REVIEW) Vocabulary Book Pages: 57, 72-73, 75
Grammar Book
Read Page 737 and complete page 738 EX 6 EVENS and page 739 Ex 7 ALL
THIS MUST be completed by everyone as we will correct this in class Friday
The rest of the class time will be given for table review ... creating outline of potential BNW essay/short answer questions.
Retreat Days:
(REVIEW) Vocabulary Book Pages: 57, 72-73, 75
Grammar Book
Read Page 737 and complete page 738 EX 6 EVENS and page 739 Ex 7 ALL
THIS MUST be completed by everyone as we will correct this in class Friday
The rest of the class time will be given for table review ... creating outline of potential BNW essay/short answer questions.
Monday, November 26, 2012
Vocabulary Story Rewrite
For the vocabulary Story Rewrite, you must turn in the ORIGINAL STORY that has my comments on it along with your revision.
Your revision must expand your story to 1,000 to 1,200 words.
ALL 20 words in the vocabulary unit must be used correctly and MADE BOLD or HIGHLIGHTED.
You cannot change the topic of the vocabulary story, just expand upon the story you started.
Remember:
titles are in italics
prepositions DO NOT end sentences
proper punctuation for dialogue
one idea per paragraph
include a word count at the end of the page
OPTIONAL: INCLUDE a picture to illustrate your story...a picture you made...not one from the computer.
THIS IS A CREATIVE STORY...use your imagination!
You will also be asked to reflect on your writing this semester as part of this assignment.
Read all aspects of the rubric/reflection document. This assignment will NOT be accepted late. If you are so inclined, you may wish to turn it in early to make sure it is in on time.
The assignment is called 1213VocabRewrite and is found on the papers page of the Website.
Your revision must expand your story to 1,000 to 1,200 words.
ALL 20 words in the vocabulary unit must be used correctly and MADE BOLD or HIGHLIGHTED.
You cannot change the topic of the vocabulary story, just expand upon the story you started.
Remember:
titles are in italics
prepositions DO NOT end sentences
proper punctuation for dialogue
one idea per paragraph
include a word count at the end of the page
OPTIONAL: INCLUDE a picture to illustrate your story...a picture you made...not one from the computer.
THIS IS A CREATIVE STORY...use your imagination!
You will also be asked to reflect on your writing this semester as part of this assignment.
Read all aspects of the rubric/reflection document. This assignment will NOT be accepted late. If you are so inclined, you may wish to turn it in early to make sure it is in on time.
The assignment is called 1213VocabRewrite and is found on the papers page of the Website.
Monday 11-26-12
I was very ill over the break. I apologize for not posting In My Hands Study Guide or Vocabulary Story re-write.
I'll push back In My Hands to Intersession.
Before finals we will focus on more BNW discussion, Grammar, the final vocabulary test and a final vocabulary story rewrite.
I'll push back In My Hands to Intersession.
Before finals we will focus on more BNW discussion, Grammar, the final vocabulary test and a final vocabulary story rewrite.
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