Tuesday we looked at the Participle section in Writers Choice (Page 523-524). We completed and corrected exercises 8 and 9.
We discussed In My Hands
Block Day:
Complete and correct exercises in WC related to Gerunds and Infinitives 9Page 525 ex 11 and page 527 ex 13)
Discuss In My Hands and Sonnets
In My Hands and Sonnets Quiz the second half of the block
++++ The Grammar Exercises took longer than planned. We did not get to the Poetry Quiz.
Reminder...Vocabulary Test Friday 5-16-14
Next week's poetry quiz will include sonnets quiz information.
Wednesday, May 14, 2014
Monday, May 12, 2014
Monday May 12th
Today we completed and corrected Vocabulary Book pages 175-176
We also corrected WC pages 519-520 ex 1 page 520 and 521-522 EX 6 page 522
This is the LAST week that Writers Choice and Vocabulary Books need to be brought to class. BOTH books are needed to study for finals. They can remain at home after Friday.
We started a discussion about In My Hands.
Block Day: In My Hands quiz and Poetry Quiz (terms and sonnets)
Friday: Vocabulary Test 13-15
We also corrected WC pages 519-520 ex 1 page 520 and 521-522 EX 6 page 522
This is the LAST week that Writers Choice and Vocabulary Books need to be brought to class. BOTH books are needed to study for finals. They can remain at home after Friday.
We started a discussion about In My Hands.
Block Day: In My Hands quiz and Poetry Quiz (terms and sonnets)
Friday: Vocabulary Test 13-15
Friday, May 9, 2014
Textbook Buybacks/Returns
All Follett book returns and buybacks will take place during final exams:
UNDERCLASS: There will be two days for returns and buyback, Wednesday, June 4 and Thursday, June 5, from 7:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
All buybacks and returns will take place in the ASB room (Room 105).
All rented textbooks must be returned; bought textbooks are optional. If a student bought a textbook, he can either keep it or try to sell it back, but all rented textbooks must be returned.
UNDERCLASS: There will be two days for returns and buyback, Wednesday, June 4 and Thursday, June 5, from 7:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
All buybacks and returns will take place in the ASB room (Room 105).
All rented textbooks must be returned; bought textbooks are optional. If a student bought a textbook, he can either keep it or try to sell it back, but all rented textbooks must be returned.
Summer Reading for JUNIORS...details given to me 5-9-14
Read BOTH...
Invisible Man by Ellison
Grapes of Wrath by Steinbeck
Analysis Assignment - Cut and Paste into a WORD DOCUMENT. Type your responses. Complete for BOTH books:
Novel – Breakdown, Interpretation and Comprehension
1. Title:________________________ Author:________________
2. Time and Place of Setting
3. General Time Line:
4. Major Characters:
5. Minor Characters:
6. Conflicts:
(Who is involved?):
7. Resolution:
8. Major Theme(s)
Invisible Man by Ellison
Grapes of Wrath by Steinbeck
Analysis Assignment - Cut and Paste into a WORD DOCUMENT. Type your responses. Complete for BOTH books:
Novel – Breakdown, Interpretation and Comprehension
1. Title:________________________ Author:________________
2. Time and Place of Setting
3. General Time Line:
4. Major Characters:
5. Minor Characters:
6. Conflicts:
(Who is involved?):
7. Resolution:
8. Major Theme(s)
Friday 5-9-14
Today we took the Vocabulary Quiz for lessons 14 (11-20) and lesson 15
After the quiz:
Complete WC pages 519-520 ... complete ex 1 on page 520
page 521-522 ... complete ex 6 page 522
The Tempest Reading Guide is due Monday
Announcement...ENGLISH 3 Summer Reading...
Invisible Man by Ellison and Grapes of Wrath by Steinbeck
After the quiz:
Complete WC pages 519-520 ... complete ex 1 on page 520
page 521-522 ... complete ex 6 page 522
The Tempest Reading Guide is due Monday
Announcement...ENGLISH 3 Summer Reading...
Invisible Man by Ellison and Grapes of Wrath by Steinbeck
Thursday, May 8, 2014
Bonus May 8-12 (I just heard about it today)
Lambs Players Theater in Coronado is trying to set a Guinness World Record for the LONGEST CONSECUTIVE THEATRICAL PERFORMANCES.
Join them for a play this weekend...take a picture there and bring your admission ticket (cost...according to the website...a donation). See me before school on Monday the 12th or Tuesday the 13th for the BONUS assignment...bring your picture and admission ticket.
Join them for a play this weekend...take a picture there and bring your admission ticket (cost...according to the website...a donation). See me before school on Monday the 12th or Tuesday the 13th for the BONUS assignment...bring your picture and admission ticket.
Wednesday, May 7, 2014
Block Day May 7/8
Today in class we completed and corrected Vocabulary Book pages 163 and 168-169
Vocabulary Quiz Friday covers lesson 14 (11-20) and lesson 15
THE IN MY HANDS quiz will be next week
Some papers were returned
WE TPCASTT(ed) Sonnets and discussed strategies to decoding poetry
Vocabulary Quiz Friday covers lesson 14 (11-20) and lesson 15
THE IN MY HANDS quiz will be next week
Some papers were returned
WE TPCASTT(ed) Sonnets and discussed strategies to decoding poetry
Tuesday, May 6, 2014
Tuesday 5-6-14
Today we completed and corrected Vocabulary Book pages 164 and 169 (Synonyms).
Some classes finished correcting WC activities from Block Day last week and some classes continued TPCASTT of Sonnet 116
Poetry Quiz Moved back a week...three quizzes in a row starting next week...not starting this week.
After Grammar Quiz....Read the Tempest as Reading Guide is DUE MONDAY 5-12-14.
Some classes finished correcting WC activities from Block Day last week and some classes continued TPCASTT of Sonnet 116
Poetry Quiz Moved back a week...three quizzes in a row starting next week...not starting this week.
After Grammar Quiz....Read the Tempest as Reading Guide is DUE MONDAY 5-12-14.
Monday, May 5, 2014
Monday May 5th
Today we completed and corrected Vocabulary Book pages 170-171 (lesson 15) in preparation for Friday's Quiz ... lesson 14 (words 11-20) and lesson 15.
We finished correcting WC activities from Block Day ... Quiz tomorrow, Tuesday 5-6-14
The POETRY quiz for this week will be combined with next week's quiz.
Friday we will also have a quiz covering In My Hands
EARLY NEXT WEEK:
Tempest Reading Guide Due MONDAY 5-12-14
We finished correcting WC activities from Block Day ... Quiz tomorrow, Tuesday 5-6-14
The POETRY quiz for this week will be combined with next week's quiz.
Friday we will also have a quiz covering In My Hands
EARLY NEXT WEEK:
Tempest Reading Guide Due MONDAY 5-12-14
Friday, May 2, 2014
Friday 5-2-14
Today we took the Vocabulary Quiz for lesson 13 and 14 (1-10).
After the quiz there was time to read The Tempest. If/When people complete the quiz...WC will be corrected.
IF FOR SOME REASON you did not complete WC on block day...make sure it is done for Monday!
After the quiz there was time to read The Tempest. If/When people complete the quiz...WC will be corrected.
IF FOR SOME REASON you did not complete WC on block day...make sure it is done for Monday!
Outside Reading Bonus
The last day to request a project...AFTER A BOOK HAS BEEN READ...is Monday May 19th...Therefore books must be approved well in advance of that date to have time to read them! The absolute last book approval date will be Monday May 12th.
Thursday, May 1, 2014
May BONUS Writing Assignment from stageoflife
May 2014 - Writing Contest It's graduation season! In 500 words or less, what would you say to a graduating class if you were the commencement speaker?
Follow all of the steps to submit. Your writing must be 450-500 words.
After submission forward to me the receipt they send you...AND a copy of your submission.
Deadline for BONUS: SATURDAY May 24th 8 PM
Link to contest
Follow all of the steps to submit. Your writing must be 450-500 words.
After submission forward to me the receipt they send you...AND a copy of your submission.
Deadline for BONUS: SATURDAY May 24th 8 PM
Link to contest
Wednesday, April 30, 2014
Block Days April 30 and May 1st
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
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
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
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