due tonight...Frankenstein Essay
1 is required
a second is a bonus
The file that you wish to be considered a bonus, please title BONUS
Frankenstein Test/Project .... Friday April 4th
Project Document Titled 1314FrankensteinProject on Frankenstein Page of Class Website
Tuesday, March 25, 2014
Friday, March 21, 2014
Friday 3-21-14
Today we did not have time in block 2 to take the Vocabulary Test on lessons 10-12 as Mass ran long. The test will be Monday.
Block 2 corrected WC pages 692-693
Blocks 4-5-6- corrected WC pages 692-693, Vocab pages 147-150 and read the Upfront Magazine dated 2-24-14.
REMINDER:
Paper Draft uploaded to turnitin.com by 11:59 PM on Saturday 3-22
Peer Edit due by 11:59 Monday 3-24-14
Frankenstein WS - last one- chapters 15-end DUE MONDAY 3-24-14
Block 2 corrected WC pages 692-693
Blocks 4-5-6- corrected WC pages 692-693, Vocab pages 147-150 and read the Upfront Magazine dated 2-24-14.
REMINDER:
Paper Draft uploaded to turnitin.com by 11:59 PM on Saturday 3-22
Peer Edit due by 11:59 Monday 3-24-14
Frankenstein WS - last one- chapters 15-end DUE MONDAY 3-24-14
Wednesday, March 19, 2014
Block Day
Today in class I will pass back papers and we will complete and correct Writers Choice Pages 690-691.
We will have a BINGO BONUS OPPORTUNITY ... Vocabulary TEST Lessons 10-12 is Friday.
We will discuss Frankenstein...the story as well as Romanticism, Gothic, and Science Friction "categories" for Frankenstein.
The last 30 minutes of class we will take the Frankenstein Quiz covering Chapters 1-10.
AFTER THE Quiz...due Friday
Vocabulary Book pages 147-150
Writers Choice pages 692-693
REMINDERS:
Tie Day Friday
Paper Draft due uploaded to turnitin.com by 11:59 PM Saturday 3-22-14
Peer Review due Monday 11:59 PM 3-24-14
Upcoming Frankenstein:
Monday 3-24 WS Chapters 21-end
Tuesday 3-25 Frankenstein Essay (second is BONUS) due uploaded to turnitin.com by 11:59 PM
Block Day 3-26/27 Frankenstein Quiz 11-20
We will have a BINGO BONUS OPPORTUNITY ... Vocabulary TEST Lessons 10-12 is Friday.
We will discuss Frankenstein...the story as well as Romanticism, Gothic, and Science Friction "categories" for Frankenstein.
The last 30 minutes of class we will take the Frankenstein Quiz covering Chapters 1-10.
AFTER THE Quiz...due Friday
Vocabulary Book pages 147-150
Writers Choice pages 692-693
REMINDERS:
Tie Day Friday
Paper Draft due uploaded to turnitin.com by 11:59 PM Saturday 3-22-14
Peer Review due Monday 11:59 PM 3-24-14
Upcoming Frankenstein:
Monday 3-24 WS Chapters 21-end
Tuesday 3-25 Frankenstein Essay (second is BONUS) due uploaded to turnitin.com by 11:59 PM
Block Day 3-26/27 Frankenstein Quiz 11-20
Argumentative Paper Draft
If you wish me to look at your paper draft ... at any stage of development from outline to revisions prior to submitting the final draft...
I will be available at lunch every day from TODAY until the paper is due.
Find me in the classroom on Tuesday-Friday. On Monday find me out by the upper field where I will be on duty.
Your paper will be peer-edited by a classmate...this is your opportunity for ME to look over it with you. Do not wait till the last minute, if everyone stops by at the last minute, I may not get to help you.
I will be available at lunch every day from TODAY until the paper is due.
Find me in the classroom on Tuesday-Friday. On Monday find me out by the upper field where I will be on duty.
Your paper will be peer-edited by a classmate...this is your opportunity for ME to look over it with you. Do not wait till the last minute, if everyone stops by at the last minute, I may not get to help you.
Tuesday, March 18, 2014
Tuesday 3-18-14
Today we worked on rough drafts in the library and we corrected vocabulary book pages 141-142.. The counselors passed back PLAN results.
Monday, March 17, 2014
Monday 3-17-14
Happy Saint Patrick's Day!
In class we corrected WC page 698
In class we completed and corrected Vocabulary Book page 144 (Homework pages 141-142)
A WS for the Argumentative PPR was given out - due Tuesday.
We discussed Romanticism, Gothic, and Science-Fiction Elements of Frankenstein.
Papers were returned.
THIS WEEK:
Frankenstein Quiz (1-10) block day
Frankenstein WS 15-20 due Block day
Vocabulary TEST 10-12 Friday 3-31
PPR rough Draft Uploaded to turnitin.com by 11:59 PM Saturday 3-22-14
In class we corrected WC page 698
In class we completed and corrected Vocabulary Book page 144 (Homework pages 141-142)
A WS for the Argumentative PPR was given out - due Tuesday.
We discussed Romanticism, Gothic, and Science-Fiction Elements of Frankenstein.
Papers were returned.
THIS WEEK:
Frankenstein Quiz (1-10) block day
Frankenstein WS 15-20 due Block day
Vocabulary TEST 10-12 Friday 3-31
PPR rough Draft Uploaded to turnitin.com by 11:59 PM Saturday 3-22-14
Friday, March 14, 2014
Friday 3-14-14
Today we took the vocabulary quiz for lesson 11 (11-20) and 12
ARS were turned in, graded, and returned
Frankenstein Chapters 6-10 WS was turned in today as well.
After the quiz...
Read Writers Choice page 687-698. Complete Exercise 1 page 689
Frankenstein Chapters 11-14 WS due Monday
READ articles you put on ARS...we start the rough draft in class on Tuesday
Due next week:
Block Day:
Frankenstein Ch. 15-20 WS
Frankenstein Quiz...Chapters 1-10
Friday ... TIE DAY/MASS ... Vocabulary TEST Lessons 10-12
Paper Rough Draft uploaded to turnitin.com by 3-22-14 11:59 PM
Monday 3-24
Peer Edit via turnitin.com due by 11:59 PM
Frankenstein WS 21-end due in class
Tuesday 3-25
Frankenstein essay due uploaded to turnitin.com by 11:59 PM
Block Day 3/26 and 3/27 Frankenstein Quiz Chapters 11-20
ARS were turned in, graded, and returned
Frankenstein Chapters 6-10 WS was turned in today as well.
After the quiz...
Read Writers Choice page 687-698. Complete Exercise 1 page 689
Frankenstein Chapters 11-14 WS due Monday
READ articles you put on ARS...we start the rough draft in class on Tuesday
Due next week:
Block Day:
Frankenstein Ch. 15-20 WS
Frankenstein Quiz...Chapters 1-10
Friday ... TIE DAY/MASS ... Vocabulary TEST Lessons 10-12
Paper Rough Draft uploaded to turnitin.com by 3-22-14 11:59 PM
Monday 3-24
Peer Edit via turnitin.com due by 11:59 PM
Frankenstein WS 21-end due in class
Tuesday 3-25
Frankenstein essay due uploaded to turnitin.com by 11:59 PM
Block Day 3/26 and 3/27 Frankenstein Quiz Chapters 11-20
Wednesday, March 12, 2014
Block Day March 12 and 13
Papers were passed back at the beginning of class while students turned in Frankenstein Chapters 1-5 WS.
There was time to complete and correct:
Vocabulary Book pages 130, 136
Writers Choice book page 666-667 exercise 8 evens and exercise 9 odds
The rest of the class we completed our discussion of the Preface/Letters and started to discuss Characterization
There was time to complete and correct:
Vocabulary Book pages 130, 136
Writers Choice book page 666-667 exercise 8 evens and exercise 9 odds
The rest of the class we completed our discussion of the Preface/Letters and started to discuss Characterization
Tuesday, March 11, 2014
Tuesday March 11th
Today we worked on the ARS in the library. If you did not complete your 5 entries...it MUST be turned in by the end of the week.
Those that completed Vocabulary Book pages 134-135 had an opportunity to correct the assignment and go over the words.
Announcement Today...SPIRIT DRESS tomorrow
REMINDER: FRANKENSTEIN ASSIGNMENT due TOMORROW
Those that completed Vocabulary Book pages 134-135 had an opportunity to correct the assignment and go over the words.
Announcement Today...SPIRIT DRESS tomorrow
REMINDER: FRANKENSTEIN ASSIGNMENT due TOMORROW
Monday, March 10, 2014
March Stage of Life Writing Contest Bonus
Don't forget an ONGOING BONUS OPTION
*** Reminder...you need to turn in all of your work on time to be able to earn bonus points. Bonus work is over and above the minimum required.
Stage of Life has MONTHLY writing contests
Visit www.stageoflife.com to find out more about this month's topic, Mental Health/Mental Illness.
IF you submit an entry to the contest, email me a copy of the submission and a screen shot of the submission and/or digital receipt it was sent.
The deadlines are posted online. This month's is 3-31-14
*** Reminder...you need to turn in all of your work on time to be able to earn bonus points. Bonus work is over and above the minimum required.
Stage of Life has MONTHLY writing contests
Visit www.stageoflife.com to find out more about this month's topic, Mental Health/Mental Illness.
IF you submit an entry to the contest, email me a copy of the submission and a screen shot of the submission and/or digital receipt it was sent.
The deadlines are posted online. This month's is 3-31-14
Monday 3-10-14
After the MACBETH test:
Complete Vocabulary Book pages 134-135 and Read Frankenstein...Assignment #1 due Block Day this week
Reminder...library research time on Tuesday...ARS due in class Tuesday or by the end of the week
Schedule Reminders...
TIE DAY both Tuesday AND Friday this week
LATE START for Students...THURSDAY
Complete Vocabulary Book pages 134-135 and Read Frankenstein...Assignment #1 due Block Day this week
Reminder...library research time on Tuesday...ARS due in class Tuesday or by the end of the week
Schedule Reminders...
TIE DAY both Tuesday AND Friday this week
LATE START for Students...THURSDAY
Wednesday, March 5, 2014
Block Day March 5-6
We completed and corrected Vocabulary Book pages 122 and 129 (Choosing the Right Word Lessons 10 and 11)
Students gave me their Argumentative Paper Topics
We finished discussing Macbeth Essential Questions and Started Discussing Frankenstein.
Frankenstein Concepts covered:
Story within a story within a story format
Main Characters share concept of feeling ALONE...find evidence as you read
Author's intention was to "preserve the truth of the elementary principles of human nature" ... find evidence as you read
Romantic Quest
Walton's Romantic Quest
Students gave me their Argumentative Paper Topics
We finished discussing Macbeth Essential Questions and Started Discussing Frankenstein.
Frankenstein Concepts covered:
Story within a story within a story format
Main Characters share concept of feeling ALONE...find evidence as you read
Author's intention was to "preserve the truth of the elementary principles of human nature" ... find evidence as you read
Romantic Quest
Walton's Romantic Quest
Monday, March 3, 2014
Argumentative Research Paper
Each Tuesday in March we will be in the library to work on research for our Argumentative Research Paper. The details/rubric are on SOTW and the class website. (Titled 1314ArgumentativePaper)
Read through the instructions, write down deadlines in your planner, follow the links to look at sample topics...or write down a few topics of your own. NO TWO people will research the same topic. Pick a topic/create a topic that is of interest to you!
Due Dates:
1. Topic needs to be chosen and approved by me by BLOCK DAY March 5/6.
2. Annotated Resource Set due at the end of class Tuesday 3/11 … or by the end of the week. (ARS template on class website...papers page)You will add five entries to page 2 of the template
3. Rough Draft uploaded to turnitin.com by 3/22/14 at 11:59 PM
4. Peer Review ONE peer’s paper on turnitin.com by Monday 3/24/14 at 11:59 PM
5. Final Draft due, uploaded to turnitin.com by Monday 3/31/14 at 11:59 PM
Read through the instructions, write down deadlines in your planner, follow the links to look at sample topics...or write down a few topics of your own. NO TWO people will research the same topic. Pick a topic/create a topic that is of interest to you!
Due Dates:
1. Topic needs to be chosen and approved by me by BLOCK DAY March 5/6.
2. Annotated Resource Set due at the end of class Tuesday 3/11 … or by the end of the week. (ARS template on class website...papers page)You will add five entries to page 2 of the template
3. Rough Draft uploaded to turnitin.com by 3/22/14 at 11:59 PM
4. Peer Review ONE peer’s paper on turnitin.com by Monday 3/24/14 at 11:59 PM
5. Final Draft due, uploaded to turnitin.com by Monday 3/31/14 at 11:59 PM
Monday March 3rd
Today the Vocabulary Story (Lessons 10-12) was collected.
In class we completed and corrected Synonyms and Antonyms for lessons 10 and 11 (pages 121 and 128)
We discussed Macbeth essential Questions
POETRY Quiz was cancelled...will cover Shakespeare sonnets with THE TEMPEST.
Meet in the library tomorrow. Homework tonight: Read Argumentative Research paper assignment instructions...be prepared to START working in the library tomorrow.
REMINDER: VOCABULARY QUIZ 10 and 11(1-10) Friday
Macbeth TEST ... Multiple Choice + Essay on Monday 3-10-14
In class we completed and corrected Synonyms and Antonyms for lessons 10 and 11 (pages 121 and 128)
We discussed Macbeth essential Questions
POETRY Quiz was cancelled...will cover Shakespeare sonnets with THE TEMPEST.
Meet in the library tomorrow. Homework tonight: Read Argumentative Research paper assignment instructions...be prepared to START working in the library tomorrow.
REMINDER: VOCABULARY QUIZ 10 and 11(1-10) Friday
Macbeth TEST ... Multiple Choice + Essay on Monday 3-10-14
Friday, February 28, 2014
Friday 2-28-14
Today we will take Vocabulary TEST 7-9
After the test work on THREE TEXTUAL EXAMPLES (Act/Scene/Line) to support the following Essential Questions:
To what extent are the supernatural forces responsible for the actions of Macbeth and Lady Macbeth?
Nature’s reaction to the events in the play is ironic. EVALUATE how nature mimics the actions of the characters...both moral and immoral.
Also due Monday...Vocab. Story Lessons 10-12 ... see earlier blog post (Monday 2-3-14) that lists ALL details for the THREE stories this semester.
REMINDER...Bring Writers Choice and Frankenstein on Monday
After the test work on THREE TEXTUAL EXAMPLES (Act/Scene/Line) to support the following Essential Questions:
To what extent are the supernatural forces responsible for the actions of Macbeth and Lady Macbeth?
Nature’s reaction to the events in the play is ironic. EVALUATE how nature mimics the actions of the characters...both moral and immoral.
Also due Monday...Vocab. Story Lessons 10-12 ... see earlier blog post (Monday 2-3-14) that lists ALL details for the THREE stories this semester.
REMINDER...Bring Writers Choice and Frankenstein on Monday
Wednesday, February 26, 2014
Block Day
Today we completed a Vocabulary Review ... TEST 10-12 Friday
Blocks 2-4 completed Vocabulary Book Pages 105-106, Blocks 5 and 6 will complete a BINGO BONUS
WE discussed the essential question that we prepared for today: At the beginning of the play the witches say "Fair is foul, and foul is fair." What does this mean? Does this idea resonate throughout the play? If so, how?
Block 2 discussed character's fatal flaws ... Blocks 4-5-6 did that yesterday
Block 2 has resumes passed out ... Blocks 4-5-6 did yesterday (reminder...completing your resume and turning it in the week after your homeroom training is worth a 10% BONUS)
Blocks 4 and 6 also discussed the ESSENTIAL QUESTION: How does the play define "manhood"? What is it that makes one a "man" in Macbeth?
All classes did a close reading of an article from the January 13th UPFRONT MAGAZINE
UPCOMING ASSIGNMENTS:
Vocabulary Test Friday
Vocabulary Story 10-12 due Monday 3-3
Blocks 2-4 completed Vocabulary Book Pages 105-106, Blocks 5 and 6 will complete a BINGO BONUS
WE discussed the essential question that we prepared for today: At the beginning of the play the witches say "Fair is foul, and foul is fair." What does this mean? Does this idea resonate throughout the play? If so, how?
Block 2 discussed character's fatal flaws ... Blocks 4-5-6 did that yesterday
Block 2 has resumes passed out ... Blocks 4-5-6 did yesterday (reminder...completing your resume and turning it in the week after your homeroom training is worth a 10% BONUS)
Blocks 4 and 6 also discussed the ESSENTIAL QUESTION: How does the play define "manhood"? What is it that makes one a "man" in Macbeth?
All classes did a close reading of an article from the January 13th UPFRONT MAGAZINE
UPCOMING ASSIGNMENTS:
Vocabulary Test Friday
Vocabulary Story 10-12 due Monday 3-3
Tuesday, February 25, 2014
Tuesday 2-25
We discussed Monday's essential question, updated our planners with details from Class Calendar (on SOTW and BLOG already) and played BINGO
Essential Question for today...come in with THREE examples from the text (due block day)
At the beginning of the play the witches say "Fair is foul, and foul is fair." What does this mean? Does this idea resonate throughout the play? If so, how?
Essential Question for today...come in with THREE examples from the text (due block day)
At the beginning of the play the witches say "Fair is foul, and foul is fair." What does this mean? Does this idea resonate throughout the play? If so, how?
Monday, February 24, 2014
Monday 2-24-14
We will start the day with a quick Vocabulary Review: page 109 Choosing the Right Meaning
We will start to discuss the Macbeth essential question: Macbeth is on trial for murder. You have been hired to defend him. What defense do you use...Not Guilty by reason of insanity or plead Guilty to a lesser charge? Make a decision and build your defense...use specific textual evidence. (We will use our THEMES and MOTIFS WS to assist in this discussion)
We will take a Vocabulary Quiz Lessons 8 (11-20) and 9
Tomorrow: Vocabulary Review for TEST lessons 7-9 (BINGO BONUS), Macbeth/Poetry Discussion
Update our planners as SOTW and the class calendar now have Frankenstein assignments and work for the month of March.
Block Day: Vocabulary, Macbeth, Upfront Magazine discussion
Friday: Vocabulary TEST Lessons 7-9
Upcoming:
Monday 3-3: Vocabulary Story lessons 10-12
Block Day 3/5 and 3/6 Sonnets Quiz
Friday 3-7: Vocabulary Quiz Lessons 10 and 11 (1-10)
We will start to discuss the Macbeth essential question: Macbeth is on trial for murder. You have been hired to defend him. What defense do you use...Not Guilty by reason of insanity or plead Guilty to a lesser charge? Make a decision and build your defense...use specific textual evidence. (We will use our THEMES and MOTIFS WS to assist in this discussion)
We will take a Vocabulary Quiz Lessons 8 (11-20) and 9
Tomorrow: Vocabulary Review for TEST lessons 7-9 (BINGO BONUS), Macbeth/Poetry Discussion
Update our planners as SOTW and the class calendar now have Frankenstein assignments and work for the month of March.
Block Day: Vocabulary, Macbeth, Upfront Magazine discussion
Friday: Vocabulary TEST Lessons 7-9
Upcoming:
Monday 3-3: Vocabulary Story lessons 10-12
Block Day 3/5 and 3/6 Sonnets Quiz
Friday 3-7: Vocabulary Quiz Lessons 10 and 11 (1-10)
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