RULE: Read the BOOK THEN Watch the MOVIE
Watch the movie, bring in your movie ticket, and get an assignment from me
IF you read The Giver...if you have not...read it first..
DEADLINE: LAST SCHOOL DAY OF SEPTEMBER ... Meet at 7:15 AM Before School in room 322
If you read Maze Runner...if not read first
DEADLINE: LAST SCHOOL DAY OF OCTOBER ... Meet at 7:15 AM Before School in room 322
If you read Mocking Jay ... if you have not...read it first...
DEADLINE: December 10th Meet at 7:15 AM Before School in room 322
NOTE: Your parents have final say as to your attendance at a movie. If they approve and you attend the movie(s) as a bonus. Have them print and sign and date a copy of this blog post.
Thursday, August 28, 2014
Wednesday, August 27, 2014
Block Days
We watched part of Ted. Koppel's interview with Morrie.
Block 6 stopped at part 2 .. TIME = 3:23
Block 1 ... part 2 TIME = 1:45
Block 3 ... part 2 TIME = :18 seconds
Block 5 ... part 2 TIME :21 seconds
We discussed CHARACTERIZATION:
Dynamic/Static
Flat/Round
We applied these labels to characters from the Summer Reading texts.
Syllabus, Upfront $, and Kleenex was collected as well as poems not already turned in on Tuesday.
Another SPORTS related book I read this summer. About CREW in America and the 1936 Olympics in Berlin.
Block 6 stopped at part 2 .. TIME = 3:23
Block 1 ... part 2 TIME = 1:45
Block 3 ... part 2 TIME = :18 seconds
Block 5 ... part 2 TIME :21 seconds
We discussed CHARACTERIZATION:
Dynamic/Static
Flat/Round
We applied these labels to characters from the Summer Reading texts.
Syllabus, Upfront $, and Kleenex was collected as well as poems not already turned in on Tuesday.
Another SPORTS related book I read this summer. About CREW in America and the 1936 Olympics in Berlin.
Tuesday, August 26, 2014
Vocabulary Lessons 1 - 3
DUE DATES:
Vocabulary Story lesson 1 due Monday 9-8-14
Vocabulary Quiz lesson 1 FRIDAY 9-2-14
Vocabulary Story lesson 2 due Monday 9-15-14
Vocabulary Quiz lesson 2 FRIDAY 9-19-14
Vocabulary Story lesson 3 due Monday 9-22-14
Vocabulary Quiz lesson 3 FRIDAY 9-26-14
Vocabulary TEST (Unit 1 .. lessons 1-3) OCTOBER 3
Vocabulary Tests and Quizzes will be MULTIPLE CHOICE
Vocabulary Story Guidelines/Topics:
Your stories must be TYPED in 12 Point Times New Roman Font
Double space the story
Include a word count in parenthesis after the last word. (like this)
Run spell check...read it for errors...What you turn in is a reflection of you!
BOLD AND UNDERLINE the words as you CORRECTLY use them!
Your story must have a beginning, middle, and an end...that means at least 3 paragraphs
Your story needs to be 150-400 words in length.
Lesson 1 Topics/Story Starters...PICK 1 of the following:
Use all 20 words in a story about The Hunger Games or Tuesdays With Morrie
Use all 20 words in a story that begins ... I Used to pretend...
Use all 20 words in a story that begins ... He wished he...
Lesson 2 Topics/Story Starters...PICK 1 of the following:
Use all 20 words in a story about The Hunger Games or Tuesdays With Morrie
Use all 20 words in a story that begins ... Down by the swamp...
Use all 20 words in a story that begins ... My teeth were chattering...
Lesson 3 Topics/Story Starters...PICK 1 of the following:
Use all 20 words in a story about Maus
Use all 20 words in a story about a trip you and your family took.
Use all 20 words in a story about a favorite meal you have eaten or a hobby of yours.
Semester 1 BONUS OPPORTUNITIES - Outside Reading
You can do EXTRA work to gain points in class, if you do the minimum required work. Bonus Opportunities will be posted HERE through the semester. They Include:
Outside Reading
Author Book Talks
Movie Viewings
Plays
and other events that I am made aware of that are relevant to the class.
Today we discussed OUTSIDE READING:
You can read as many books as you wish, as long as it does not interfere with your other classes. You must get the book approved by a parent as well as by me BEFORE you read it. If you are currently reading something, I will make an "beginning of the year exception" now through September 5th.
After you read the book there will be a short written and creative assignment to complete.
Outside Reading
Author Book Talks
Movie Viewings
Plays
and other events that I am made aware of that are relevant to the class.
Today we discussed OUTSIDE READING:
You can read as many books as you wish, as long as it does not interfere with your other classes. You must get the book approved by a parent as well as by me BEFORE you read it. If you are currently reading something, I will make an "beginning of the year exception" now through September 5th.
After you read the book there will be a short written and creative assignment to complete.
Tuesday August 26th
Today we discussed classroom procedures:
Schedule, Calendar, and Posting of Assignments
We discussed Technology:
Blog: Will have announcements, Details about assignments, Announcements about BONUS opportunities, Book recommendations, Details about what happened in class, etc.
Turnitin.com: Will be used as a place where we turn in papers, continue to learn MLA format, and have discussions
Website: Document downloads, links to videos, thematic information
SOTW: Assignments posted and documents linked here as well
We started to discuss CHARACTERIZATION...Will go into depth on BLOCK DAY
BLOCK DAY: Turn in Poem if you did not today.
A Young Adult series by James Dashner that you may enjoy...the first book has been turned into a movie and comes out this fall:
Schedule, Calendar, and Posting of Assignments
We discussed Technology:
Blog: Will have announcements, Details about assignments, Announcements about BONUS opportunities, Book recommendations, Details about what happened in class, etc.
Turnitin.com: Will be used as a place where we turn in papers, continue to learn MLA format, and have discussions
Website: Document downloads, links to videos, thematic information
SOTW: Assignments posted and documents linked here as well
We started to discuss CHARACTERIZATION...Will go into depth on BLOCK DAY
BLOCK DAY: Turn in Poem if you did not today.
A Young Adult series by James Dashner that you may enjoy...the first book has been turned into a movie and comes out this fall:
Thursday, August 21, 2014
Welcome to Ms. MacVay's English 2 Class
Your homework for the first night of school:
1. Bookmark this blog and the class website
2. Read and sign the syllabus AND have your parents read and sign the syllabus. Cut off the "return this section to school" and bring to me on Tuesday.
3. Give your parents Scholastic Upfront Order Form
4. Return In My Hands if you purchased it
5. Type and decorate your "Where I am From" poem. DUE BLOCK DAY.
A good SPORTS RELATED BOOK I read over the summer:
1. Bookmark this blog and the class website
2. Read and sign the syllabus AND have your parents read and sign the syllabus. Cut off the "return this section to school" and bring to me on Tuesday.
3. Give your parents Scholastic Upfront Order Form
4. Return In My Hands if you purchased it
5. Type and decorate your "Where I am From" poem. DUE BLOCK DAY.
A good SPORTS RELATED BOOK I read over the summer:
Thursday, June 5, 2014
Summer Reading for 2014-2015 10th Grade Class
2014 - 2015 English 2 Summer Reading Assignment
FOR ALL ENGLISH IIA 10th GRADE STUDENTS
(Honors IIA Students will receive a different
assignment)
ALL incoming 10th grade students will have a summer reading
assignment. That means that English 2 students in BOTH Mr.
Osberg’s class and Ms. MacVay’s class will have the same
assignment.
The assignment will be posted no later than June 15, 2014 by both
Mr. Osberg https://sites.google.com/a/sahsonline.org/mrosberg/summerwork
and
Ms.
MacVay
https://sites.google.com/site/english2macvay/summer-reading).
Access the websites for complete details about the assignment and
BONUS option.
Books:
The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins
Tuesdays with Morrie by Mitch Albom
Summer Reading for JUNIORS - Repost
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)
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)
Wednesday, June 4, 2014
Final Grades ... will be posted BEFORE Thursday's First Final Exam
I will stay up LATE to get them done for you.
Tuesday, June 3, 2014
Reposting FINAL EXAM Study Guide
Remember the final is about 20% of your grade. Work hard...end strong...
A = 90-100
B = 89-80
C = 79-70
D = 69-65
F = 64 - below
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
A = 90-100
B = 89-80
C = 79-70
D = 69-65
F = 64 - below
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
Monday, June 2, 2014
Semester 2 Final Exam
Wednesday June 4th 8:30-10:00
Block 2 - ROOM 231
Block 4 - ROOM 322
Block 5 - ROOM 210
Block 6 - ROOM 324
Please bring pencils with erasers for the scantron portion and a BLUE OR BLACK PEN for the essay.
Grades will be posted by Friday June 6th.
SUMMER READING FOR JUNIORS ... see May 9th Post.
Block 2 - ROOM 231
Block 4 - ROOM 322
Block 5 - ROOM 210
Block 6 - ROOM 324
Please bring pencils with erasers for the scantron portion and a BLUE OR BLACK PEN for the essay.
Grades will be posted by Friday June 6th.
SUMMER READING FOR JUNIORS ... see May 9th Post.
Friday, May 30, 2014
The first week of June...last week of school
Monday we will have our Tempest essay in class and Wednesday the final exam begins at 8:30.
I will be in my classroom at 7 AM on Monday if you have any questions.
I will be in my classroom at 7 AM on Monday if you have any questions.
Thursday, May 29, 2014
Thursday May 29th
Today we completed our Tempest discussion from yesterday.
We also discussed the THEME of CHRISTIAN GENTLEMEN in ALL of the novels this semester:
Tuesdays with Morrie
The Five People You Meet in Heaven
Maus
Brave New World
Macbeth
Frankenstein
In My Hands
The Tempest
Tempest Essay in class Monday
We also discussed the THEME of CHRISTIAN GENTLEMEN in ALL of the novels this semester:
Tuesdays with Morrie
The Five People You Meet in Heaven
Maus
Brave New World
Macbeth
Frankenstein
In My Hands
The Tempest
Tempest Essay in class Monday
Wednesday, May 28, 2014
Tuesday May 28th ... TEMPEST DISCUSSION
Tempest Discussion
• One of the major themes of this play is that of forgiveness and repentance. Fine evidence to support this claim.
• Discuss the flaws in Prospero’s character which result in his exile on the island.
• The tempest is a blessing and a curse. How does the title of this play support the theme of providence or the idea that things happen because of God’s will and guidance?
• Miranda and Caliban are both educated by Prospero. How are the two similar? How are they different?
• “The tempest is an illusion of justice”. Explain.
• The Tempest is a story about love, redemption, and greed. Which plays a bigger role? Explain.
• One of the major themes of this play is that of forgiveness and repentance. Fine evidence to support this claim.
• Discuss the flaws in Prospero’s character which result in his exile on the island.
• The tempest is a blessing and a curse. How does the title of this play support the theme of providence or the idea that things happen because of God’s will and guidance?
• Miranda and Caliban are both educated by Prospero. How are the two similar? How are they different?
• “The tempest is an illusion of justice”. Explain.
• The Tempest is a story about love, redemption, and greed. Which plays a bigger role? Explain.
Tuesday, May 27, 2014
Tuesday May 27th
Today papers were returned and we corrected the final grammar worksheet (p 44)
We discussed The Fist and Ozymandias
Poetry Quiz Thursday May 29th
Tempest Essay Monday June 2nd
Final Exam Wednesday June 4th
We discussed The Fist and Ozymandias
Poetry Quiz Thursday May 29th
Tempest Essay Monday June 2nd
Final Exam Wednesday June 4th
Tuesdays With Rene'
Frankenstein movie...is JUST about over...will will conclude TUESDAYS with RENE' on Thursday this week...LUNCH.
Friday, May 23, 2014
Friday May 23rd
Today we corrected grammar ws page 46 and started to discuss the poem The Fish
TPCASTT new poetry packet for Tuesday (starts with Ozymandias)
TPCASTT new poetry packet for Tuesday (starts with Ozymandias)
Wednesday, May 21, 2014
Tuesday May 20th and Block Days May 21st and 22nd
Tuesday May 20th papers were returned and we continues discussing Act 1 of the Tempest. We focused on the personality traits of Prospero, Caliban, and Miranda. We focused on fairy tale elements, tragedy, comedy, adn romance.
Block Day
Sonnet discussion and quiz
Grammar WS (2) due Friday
REMINDER...Tempest Project due Friday!
Block Day
Sonnet discussion and quiz
Grammar WS (2) due Friday
REMINDER...Tempest Project due Friday!
Monday, May 19, 2014
Monday 5-19
Today we corrected the grammar review ws and discussed THE TEMPEST:
We looked at the idea of the play being titles The Tempest vs The Island
We discussed the literal vs the figurative tempest
We discussed original inhabitants of the island and the order in which newcomers arrived
I mentioned "formulas" for Fairy Tales, Romance, Comedy, and Tragedy in the story...we will pick out those elements as we discuss the book ... this book has many modern adaptations...like Gilligan's Island, Lost, and Survivor.
We started to discuss ACT 1:
Gonzalo believes in providence (a manifestation of divine care) . Find textual evidence to support this statement.
What is Prospero’s character flaw? Find textual evidence to support your reasoning.
Which of Prospero’s possessions is magical? Explain TWO ways Prospero demonstrates magical powers in ACT 1.
Shakespeare’s sense of humor is displayed in Act 1. Find TWO examples and explain the humor demonstrated.
What did Caliban do to make Prospero treat him like a slave?
POETRY QUIZ BLOCK DAY
TEMPEST PROJECT DUE FRIDAY
We looked at the idea of the play being titles The Tempest vs The Island
We discussed the literal vs the figurative tempest
We discussed original inhabitants of the island and the order in which newcomers arrived
I mentioned "formulas" for Fairy Tales, Romance, Comedy, and Tragedy in the story...we will pick out those elements as we discuss the book ... this book has many modern adaptations...like Gilligan's Island, Lost, and Survivor.
We started to discuss ACT 1:
Gonzalo believes in providence (a manifestation of divine care) . Find textual evidence to support this statement.
What is Prospero’s character flaw? Find textual evidence to support your reasoning.
Which of Prospero’s possessions is magical? Explain TWO ways Prospero demonstrates magical powers in ACT 1.
Shakespeare’s sense of humor is displayed in Act 1. Find TWO examples and explain the humor demonstrated.
What did Caliban do to make Prospero treat him like a slave?
POETRY QUIZ BLOCK DAY
TEMPEST PROJECT DUE FRIDAY
Friday, May 16, 2014
Friday May 16th
Today I reminded students that VOCABULARY BOOKS and WRITERS CHOICE BOOKS can stay at home.
We took the Vocabulary Test (Lessons 13-15) and after the test:
Transferred papers to portfolio (if time)
Completed a Grammar Worksheet ... homework due Monday
REMINDER...Creative Story/Reflection...FINAL PAPER GRADE is due on Monday! Turn in ALL sections in class. Bring to class with EVERYTHING already stapled to the rubric. Do not wait till class time to assemble.
The Poetry quiz that we did not have will be eliminated. We will have two quizzes and not 3 on poetry.
We took the Vocabulary Test (Lessons 13-15) and after the test:
Transferred papers to portfolio (if time)
Completed a Grammar Worksheet ... homework due Monday
REMINDER...Creative Story/Reflection...FINAL PAPER GRADE is due on Monday! Turn in ALL sections in class. Bring to class with EVERYTHING already stapled to the rubric. Do not wait till class time to assemble.
The Poetry quiz that we did not have will be eliminated. We will have two quizzes and not 3 on poetry.
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