6/3/14
Study Guides distributed.
Students read through page 211 in class and completed a content focused assignment.
1st and 2nd hour - complete unfinished work at home.
Study Guides distributed.
Students read through page 211 in class and completed a content focused assignment.
1st and 2nd hour - complete unfinished work at home.
6/2/14
Literature Circle work completed.
Students met in literature circles and presented their discussion findings to the class.
1st hour - read pages 177 through 195
2nd, 4th and 5th hour - read pages 177 through 187.
Literature Circle work completed.
Students met in literature circles and presented their discussion findings to the class.
1st hour - read pages 177 through 195
2nd, 4th and 5th hour - read pages 177 through 187.
5/30/14
Vocab quiz
1st, 2nd, and 5th hours - began literature circle assignments
Students will discuss and present to the class on Monday.
4th hour - students completed reading through page 175.
Rooster Cogburn: Hero or Villian completed.
Vocab quiz
1st, 2nd, and 5th hours - began literature circle assignments
Students will discuss and present to the class on Monday.
4th hour - students completed reading through page 175.
Rooster Cogburn: Hero or Villian completed.
5/29/14
Vocab review
1st, 2nd, and 5th hours - examine Rooster Cogburn (based on last night's reading assignment)
Continue reading from page 147.
Students will read through page 175 for homework.
4th hour - read pages 131-139 and complete "The Better Cop" worksheet.
Students will read through page 157 for homework
Vocab review
1st, 2nd, and 5th hours - examine Rooster Cogburn (based on last night's reading assignment)
Continue reading from page 147.
Students will read through page 175 for homework.
4th hour - read pages 131-139 and complete "The Better Cop" worksheet.
Students will read through page 157 for homework
5/28/14
Vocab words 6-10
1st, 2nd and 5th hours - read True Grit pages 131-139 in class.
Students complete "The Better Cop" worksheet in class
Read through page 147 for homework tonight.
4th hour
Complete article reflection, submit with four marginal notations.
Continue reading True Grit in class. Students must read through page 131 for homework.
Vocab words 6-10
1st, 2nd and 5th hours - read True Grit pages 131-139 in class.
Students complete "The Better Cop" worksheet in class
Read through page 147 for homework tonight.
4th hour
Complete article reflection, submit with four marginal notations.
Continue reading True Grit in class. Students must read through page 131 for homework.
5/27/14
Happy Tuesday.
Vocab words 1-5
Article of the Week - "CIA's Harsh Interrogations" - four marginal notations and a seven sentence reflection
Continue reading True Grit - chapter 6. (1st, 2nd, and 5th hour must read through page 131 by Wednesday.)
4th hour attends the Special Education graduation and will continue reading in class on Wednesday.
Happy Tuesday.
Vocab words 1-5
Article of the Week - "CIA's Harsh Interrogations" - four marginal notations and a seven sentence reflection
Continue reading True Grit - chapter 6. (1st, 2nd, and 5th hour must read through page 131 by Wednesday.)
4th hour attends the Special Education graduation and will continue reading in class on Wednesday.
5/22/14
Study for the vocab quiz tomorrow.
Literature Circle discussion tomorrow.
Students worked on compare/contrast work for LaBeouf and Cogburn
Students had fifteen minutes to complete Chapters 4 and 5 work for the literature circle.
Students who were out Wednesday completed their lit. circle assignment in class.
Study for the vocab quiz tomorrow.
Literature Circle discussion tomorrow.
Students worked on compare/contrast work for LaBeouf and Cogburn
Students had fifteen minutes to complete Chapters 4 and 5 work for the literature circle.
Students who were out Wednesday completed their lit. circle assignment in class.
5/21/14
COMPLETE LITERATURE CIRCLE ASSIGNMENT FOR DISCUSSION TOMORROW.
Completed reading chapter 5.
Graded Review of chapters 4 and 5.
Literature Circle work for chapters 4 and 5.
5/20/14
Students must read through page 101 for homework (roughly 5 pages)
Vocab words 6-10
Work on LaBoeuf and Mattie from chapter 4
Continued reading chapter 5.
COMPLETE LITERATURE CIRCLE ASSIGNMENT FOR DISCUSSION TOMORROW.
Completed reading chapter 5.
Graded Review of chapters 4 and 5.
Literature Circle work for chapters 4 and 5.
5/20/14
Students must read through page 101 for homework (roughly 5 pages)
Vocab words 6-10
Work on LaBoeuf and Mattie from chapter 4
Continued reading chapter 5.
5/19/14
Students must read pages 77-82 for homework tonight.
Vocab 1-5
1st, 2nd, and 5th hours met in Literature Circles to discuss Chapter 3.
We read Chapter 4 in class.
Students must read pages 77-82 for homework tonight.
Vocab 1-5
1st, 2nd, and 5th hours met in Literature Circles to discuss Chapter 3.
We read Chapter 4 in class.
5/15/14
1st, 2nd, and 5th hour students presented the individual work for group discussion.
Students read the dialogue of chapter 3's court-room scene with their group members.
1st hour - finish reading chapter 3 and begin role assignment
2nd hour - finish reading chapter 3
4th hour - students must begin role sheet at home, preparing for 10th grade level discussion of chapter 3 tomorrow.
5th hour - complete reading chapter 3
1st, 2nd, and 5th hour students presented the individual work for group discussion.
Students read the dialogue of chapter 3's court-room scene with their group members.
1st hour - finish reading chapter 3 and begin role assignment
2nd hour - finish reading chapter 3
4th hour - students must begin role sheet at home, preparing for 10th grade level discussion of chapter 3 tomorrow.
5th hour - complete reading chapter 3
5/14/14
Students must read pages 31-44 by tomorrow - Thursday.
1st and 2nd hour prepared for discussion tomorrow.
Students who were finished with role assignment read.
4th and 5th hour engaged in literature circle discussions.
Individual and group grades will be assigned.
5/13/14
Students must read pages 31-44 by Thursday.
All students completed reading True Grit - chapters 1 and 2
Literature Circles began.
Individual roles are assigned
Students prepare for discussion
Students must read pages 31-44 by tomorrow - Thursday.
1st and 2nd hour prepared for discussion tomorrow.
Students who were finished with role assignment read.
4th and 5th hour engaged in literature circle discussions.
Individual and group grades will be assigned.
5/13/14
Students must read pages 31-44 by Thursday.
All students completed reading True Grit - chapters 1 and 2
Literature Circles began.
Individual roles are assigned
Students prepare for discussion
5/12/14
Vocab Words 1-5
Article: "The Truth about Grit"
1st hour, 4th hour: Read True Grit chapter 1 and part of chapter 2 - students must read pp. 23-30 for homework.
2nd hour, 5th hour: Read True Grit chapter 1. Students have to read pp. 19-23 for homework.
5/9/14
SUBSTITUTE TEACHER TODAY
Students took Vocab Quiz
Students took ACT English exam #4 - 75 questions in 45 minutes.
Students needed to turn in A Raisin in the Sun and check out True Grit.
Vocab Words 1-5
Article: "The Truth about Grit"
1st hour, 4th hour: Read True Grit chapter 1 and part of chapter 2 - students must read pp. 23-30 for homework.
2nd hour, 5th hour: Read True Grit chapter 1. Students have to read pp. 19-23 for homework.
5/9/14
SUBSTITUTE TEACHER TODAY
Students took Vocab Quiz
Students took ACT English exam #4 - 75 questions in 45 minutes.
Students needed to turn in A Raisin in the Sun and check out True Grit.
5/8/14
Vocab Review
Collaborative Writing
Bring "A Raisin in The Sun" tomorrow. We will check out True Grit.
Vocab Review
Collaborative Writing
Bring "A Raisin in The Sun" tomorrow. We will check out True Grit.
5/7/14
"A Raisin in The Sun" test
Descriptive writing - the use of color and description on tone and mood.
Continue watching "A Raisin in The Sun"
5/6/14
Vocab 3.5 (6-10)
Quotation work
Watch the 2008 version of "A Raisin in The Sun"
5/5/14
Vocab 3.5 (1-5)
Finish reading A Raisin in The Sun
Review Act 3
A RAISIN IN THE SUN JOURNALS DUE TOMORROW AS YOU WALK INTO CLASS.
Vocab 3.5 (1-5)
Finish reading A Raisin in The Sun
Review Act 3
A RAISIN IN THE SUN JOURNALS DUE TOMORROW AS YOU WALK INTO CLASS.
5/2/14
Vocab Quiz 3.4
A Raisin in The Sun quiz
Bomani Jones article
Conflict in the play
5/1/14
Vocab Review
Housing Discrimination across the years and mediums
Hand in reflection before leaving class.
4/30/14
Act 2, scene 2 questions
Complete Act 2, scene 3 of A Raisin in the Sun
Keep up with journal responses.
4/29/14
3.4 Vocab words (6-10)
Complete Act 2, scene 2
4/28/14
Turn in Characterization sheet (assigned last Tuesday)
3.4 Vocab words (1-5)
Complete reading Act 2, scene 1 of Raisin in The Sun
Vocab Quiz 3.4
A Raisin in The Sun quiz
Bomani Jones article
Conflict in the play
5/1/14
Vocab Review
Housing Discrimination across the years and mediums
Hand in reflection before leaving class.
4/30/14
Act 2, scene 2 questions
Complete Act 2, scene 3 of A Raisin in the Sun
Keep up with journal responses.
4/29/14
3.4 Vocab words (6-10)
Complete Act 2, scene 2
4/28/14
Turn in Characterization sheet (assigned last Tuesday)
3.4 Vocab words (1-5)
Complete reading Act 2, scene 1 of Raisin in The Sun
4/25/14
Vocab quiz 3.3
Complete Act 1, scene 2.
Turn in Character chart.
Vocab quiz 3.3
Complete Act 1, scene 2.
Turn in Character chart.
4/24/14
Vocab Review
Completed Act 1, scene 1.
Be sure to begin the Character Ambition worksheet.
Respond to the Act 1, scene 1 Journal prompt.
Vocab Review
Completed Act 1, scene 1.
Be sure to begin the Character Ambition worksheet.
Respond to the Act 1, scene 1 Journal prompt.
4/23/14
Introducing "Raisin in The Sun"
Begin reading Act 1, scene 1
CHARACTER WORK due at the end of Act 1.
Introducing "Raisin in The Sun"
Begin reading Act 1, scene 1
CHARACTER WORK due at the end of Act 1.
4/22/14
3.3 Vocab words 6-10
Cost of Living Comparision - 1959 and 2014.
Checked out "Raisin in The Sun"
3.3 Vocab words 6-10
Cost of Living Comparision - 1959 and 2014.
Checked out "Raisin in The Sun"
4/21/14
3.3 Vocab words
"Hope is a thing of feathers...", "Dreams", and "Harlem" are examined.
4/17/14
Vocab quiz 3.2
"Prom Night in Mississippi" finish watching and work on questions
4/16/14
Vocab Review - two writing choices to include vocabulary words and compound sentences
"Prom Night in Mississippi" begin viewing
4/15/14
Term 3, Unit 2 Words: Vocab 6-10
GRAMMAR FUN - JUST A BIT MORE
Review Fragments
Run-ons - in class
Article of the Week - write five marginal citations and an eight sentence reflection
DUE AT THE BEGINNING OF CLASS ON WEDNESDAY.
4/14/14
Term 3, Unit 2 Words: Vocab 1-5
GRAMMAR FUN CONTINUES
Independent and Subordinate Clauses
Fragments
Poetry - The Road Not Taken
4/1/14
Written reflection - turn in
GRAMMAR FUN
Verbs - complete
Pronouns - complete page 3
3/31/14
Term 3 - Unit 1 words 1-5
IN-CLASS ACT essay - grades are based on progress and effort.
3.3 Vocab words
"Hope is a thing of feathers...", "Dreams", and "Harlem" are examined.
4/17/14
Vocab quiz 3.2
"Prom Night in Mississippi" finish watching and work on questions
4/16/14
Vocab Review - two writing choices to include vocabulary words and compound sentences
"Prom Night in Mississippi" begin viewing
4/15/14
Term 3, Unit 2 Words: Vocab 6-10
GRAMMAR FUN - JUST A BIT MORE
Review Fragments
Run-ons - in class
Article of the Week - write five marginal citations and an eight sentence reflection
DUE AT THE BEGINNING OF CLASS ON WEDNESDAY.
4/14/14
Term 3, Unit 2 Words: Vocab 1-5
GRAMMAR FUN CONTINUES
Independent and Subordinate Clauses
Fragments
Poetry - The Road Not Taken
4/1/14
Written reflection - turn in
GRAMMAR FUN
Verbs - complete
Pronouns - complete page 3
3/31/14
Term 3 - Unit 1 words 1-5
IN-CLASS ACT essay - grades are based on progress and effort.
3/28/14
Today we complete our eight day long journey.
Students finish typing.
Print.
Peer Edit.
Make final changes.
Turn the completed essay in with peer editing and all rough draft materials.
Submit electronically too.
3/27/14
Today we head to the media center to type the essay and begin peer editing.
Today we complete our eight day long journey.
Students finish typing.
Print.
Peer Edit.
Make final changes.
Turn the completed essay in with peer editing and all rough draft materials.
Submit electronically too.
3/27/14
Today we head to the media center to type the essay and begin peer editing.
3/26/14
Editing work.
Editing work.
3/25/14
HOMEWORK - Students interested in "SACRIFICING THEIR ESSAYS FOR THE GOOD OF THE CLASS" must submit all five paragraphs typed,
by email or in room 202 by 7:30 am tomorrow morning.
1st and 2nd hour: BE SURE TO HAVE YOUR INTRODUCTIONS AND CONCLUSIONS ready to be turned in tomorrow.
Students wrote introductory paragraph and concluding paragraph in class.
Students review EMBEDDING QUOTES within their writing.
Student submitted ANALYSIS/COMMENTARY for all three body paragraphs.
2/24/14
HOMEWORK: ANALYSIS/COMMENTARY for all three body paragraphs.
ALL QUOTES DUE AT THE BEGINNING OF CLASS.
Students took a COMMON ASSESSMENT Reading Test.
3/21/14
Students selected theme and wrote topic sentences.
Students also found THREE ADDITIONAL QUOTES FOR HOMEWORK.
3/20/14
WELCOME TO ENGLISH 10C!!!
Today, we got started with the vocab pre-test and brainstorming for our INTO THE WILD essay!
DUE TOMORROW - choose three themes and include three strong quotes that represent each theme.
On the back of the worksheet, be sure to write your theme choice (or a working thesis statement) and your three topic sentences.
THIS WILL ALL BE DUE AT THE BEGINNING OF CLASS - as I need to get this work back to you!
Friday - you will find the balance of your evidence. This will be due on Monday.
3/11/14
DON'T FORGET TO BRING YOU PERMISSION SLIPS TO WATCH INTO THE WILD TOMORROW. AN ALTERNATIVE ASSIGNMENT WILL BE PROVIDED IN ANOTHER CLASSROOM FOR STUDENTS WHO FORGET TO BRING THEIR PERMISSION SLIP OR SELECT NOT TO WATCH THE MOVIE.
The final vocab words (that will appear on the final exam)
1st hour - We completed reading chapter 17. The 4321 assignment for chapters 16 and 17 will be due as you walk into class tomorrow.
3rd, 4th, and 5th hour - We completed reading chapter 18. The 4321 assignment for chapters 17 and 18 will be due tomorrow as you walk into class.
3/10/14
Ist hour - 4321 or Graded Review for chapters 12 and 13. Students will finish reading chapter 16 for homework.
3rd, 4th, and 5th hour - 4321 or Graded Review for chapters 13 and 16. Students will finish reading chapter 17 for homework.
HOMEWORK - Students interested in "SACRIFICING THEIR ESSAYS FOR THE GOOD OF THE CLASS" must submit all five paragraphs typed,
by email or in room 202 by 7:30 am tomorrow morning.
1st and 2nd hour: BE SURE TO HAVE YOUR INTRODUCTIONS AND CONCLUSIONS ready to be turned in tomorrow.
Students wrote introductory paragraph and concluding paragraph in class.
Students review EMBEDDING QUOTES within their writing.
Student submitted ANALYSIS/COMMENTARY for all three body paragraphs.
2/24/14
HOMEWORK: ANALYSIS/COMMENTARY for all three body paragraphs.
ALL QUOTES DUE AT THE BEGINNING OF CLASS.
Students took a COMMON ASSESSMENT Reading Test.
3/21/14
Students selected theme and wrote topic sentences.
Students also found THREE ADDITIONAL QUOTES FOR HOMEWORK.
3/20/14
WELCOME TO ENGLISH 10C!!!
Today, we got started with the vocab pre-test and brainstorming for our INTO THE WILD essay!
DUE TOMORROW - choose three themes and include three strong quotes that represent each theme.
On the back of the worksheet, be sure to write your theme choice (or a working thesis statement) and your three topic sentences.
THIS WILL ALL BE DUE AT THE BEGINNING OF CLASS - as I need to get this work back to you!
Friday - you will find the balance of your evidence. This will be due on Monday.
3/11/14
DON'T FORGET TO BRING YOU PERMISSION SLIPS TO WATCH INTO THE WILD TOMORROW. AN ALTERNATIVE ASSIGNMENT WILL BE PROVIDED IN ANOTHER CLASSROOM FOR STUDENTS WHO FORGET TO BRING THEIR PERMISSION SLIP OR SELECT NOT TO WATCH THE MOVIE.
The final vocab words (that will appear on the final exam)
1st hour - We completed reading chapter 17. The 4321 assignment for chapters 16 and 17 will be due as you walk into class tomorrow.
3rd, 4th, and 5th hour - We completed reading chapter 18. The 4321 assignment for chapters 17 and 18 will be due tomorrow as you walk into class.
3/10/14
Ist hour - 4321 or Graded Review for chapters 12 and 13. Students will finish reading chapter 16 for homework.
3rd, 4th, and 5th hour - 4321 or Graded Review for chapters 13 and 16. Students will finish reading chapter 17 for homework.
3/7/14
Students turn in the 4321 worksheet for chapters 11 and 12 OR are prepared to take the chapters 11 and 12 Quiz.
We will read Chapter 13 of INTO THE WILD and answer questions about diction, syntax, and narrative.
Reading Assignments:
1st hour - read chapter 13 for homework.
3rd hour - We read chapter 13 in class. Students must read to and include page 163 in chapter 16.
4th hour - We read chapter 13 in class. We read chapter 16 through page 164 in class. Students must finish the rest of 16 for homework.
Students can write the 4321 assignment or be prepared to take the quiz.
5th hour - We read chapter 13 in class. Students must read to and include page 163 in chapter 16.
3/3/14
Students needed to be sure chapters 9 and 10 were read. Each could choose to write a 4321 worksheet or take a quiz. On the quiz, each had the option to request a fifty percent - stating he/she was unprepared for the quiz.
Students finished working on the INTO THE WILD Characterization Poster.
We read much of chapter 11 in class - students needed to read chapter 12 too. Students could work on the 4321 worksheet as they read and submit this as a quiz grade, or they can return prepared to take a quiz on chapters 10 and 11.
2/28/14
Early Release Schedule - Pep Assembly today! Show your Shorian Spirit!
VOCAB QUIZ
Continued work on Characterization Poster
CHAPTERS 9 AND 10 MUST BE READ BY MONDAY. Students could choose to complete a worksheet as they read OR take a quiz on Monday.
2/27/14
Last Writing Fluency. Turn in all ten for 30 awesome points!
VOCAB REVIEW - figure out which words you need to know
Chapter 7 and 8 review
Characterization Poster
2/26/14
Early Release Day.
Vocab words (6-10)
Characterization Poster
READ CHAPTER 8 BY TOMORROW!
2/25/14
Writing Fluency #9 - ALL 10 DUE ON THURSDAY!
INTO THE WILD characterization discussion
Read Chapter 7 by tomorrow.
2/26/14
Vocab words (1-5)
INTO THE WILD chapters 5 and 6 questions completed in class.
Alaska Experience documentary
Students turn in the 4321 worksheet for chapters 11 and 12 OR are prepared to take the chapters 11 and 12 Quiz.
We will read Chapter 13 of INTO THE WILD and answer questions about diction, syntax, and narrative.
Reading Assignments:
1st hour - read chapter 13 for homework.
3rd hour - We read chapter 13 in class. Students must read to and include page 163 in chapter 16.
4th hour - We read chapter 13 in class. We read chapter 16 through page 164 in class. Students must finish the rest of 16 for homework.
Students can write the 4321 assignment or be prepared to take the quiz.
5th hour - We read chapter 13 in class. Students must read to and include page 163 in chapter 16.
3/3/14
Students needed to be sure chapters 9 and 10 were read. Each could choose to write a 4321 worksheet or take a quiz. On the quiz, each had the option to request a fifty percent - stating he/she was unprepared for the quiz.
Students finished working on the INTO THE WILD Characterization Poster.
We read much of chapter 11 in class - students needed to read chapter 12 too. Students could work on the 4321 worksheet as they read and submit this as a quiz grade, or they can return prepared to take a quiz on chapters 10 and 11.
2/28/14
Early Release Schedule - Pep Assembly today! Show your Shorian Spirit!
VOCAB QUIZ
Continued work on Characterization Poster
CHAPTERS 9 AND 10 MUST BE READ BY MONDAY. Students could choose to complete a worksheet as they read OR take a quiz on Monday.
2/27/14
Last Writing Fluency. Turn in all ten for 30 awesome points!
VOCAB REVIEW - figure out which words you need to know
Chapter 7 and 8 review
Characterization Poster
2/26/14
Early Release Day.
Vocab words (6-10)
Characterization Poster
READ CHAPTER 8 BY TOMORROW!
2/25/14
Writing Fluency #9 - ALL 10 DUE ON THURSDAY!
INTO THE WILD characterization discussion
Read Chapter 7 by tomorrow.
2/26/14
Vocab words (1-5)
INTO THE WILD chapters 5 and 6 questions completed in class.
Alaska Experience documentary
2/21/14
WRITING FLUENCY #8
VOCAB QUIZ
Students completed INTO THE WILD timeline
2/20/14
WRITING FLUENCY #7
VOCAB REVIEW
1st hour read chapter 4 together until page 32. Read the rest of chapter 4 for homework.
3rd - 4th hour - Chapter 4 Graded Review. Read, discussed, and answered questions for chapter 5.
WRITING FLUENCY #8
VOCAB QUIZ
Students completed INTO THE WILD timeline
2/20/14
WRITING FLUENCY #7
VOCAB REVIEW
1st hour read chapter 4 together until page 32. Read the rest of chapter 4 for homework.
3rd - 4th hour - Chapter 4 Graded Review. Read, discussed, and answered questions for chapter 5.
2/19/14
VOCAB #8 (6-10)
1st hour - completed chapter 3
3rd - 4th hour - answered chapter 3 questions and read chapter 4 until page 32. Page 32-37 homework.
BLOG ASSIGNMENT DUE TONIGHT!
VOCAB #8 (6-10)
1st hour - completed chapter 3
3rd - 4th hour - answered chapter 3 questions and read chapter 4 until page 32. Page 32-37 homework.
BLOG ASSIGNMENT DUE TONIGHT!
2/18/14
VOCAB #8 (1-5)
1st hour - students listened and worked on Into The Wild work - chapters 1-2.
3rd-5th hour - students read, listened to, and discussed chapters 2 and 3.
EPIGRAPH WORK - collected after chapter 7.
BLOG ASSIGNMENT DEADLINE POSTPONED UNTIL WED., 2/19/14 at 11:59 p.m.
VOCAB #8 (1-5)
1st hour - students listened and worked on Into The Wild work - chapters 1-2.
3rd-5th hour - students read, listened to, and discussed chapters 2 and 3.
EPIGRAPH WORK - collected after chapter 7.
BLOG ASSIGNMENT DEADLINE POSTPONED UNTIL WED., 2/19/14 at 11:59 p.m.
2/13/14
Writing Fluency #6 - Success
1st hour - Literary Device Notes
Into The Wild - Author's Note
hours 3-5 - Into The Wild
2/12/14
Writing Fluency #5 - Bucket List
Article of the Week (ACT passage - The Lesson of Wilderness Living)
Literary Device Notes
STUDY FOR THE VOCAB QUIZ TOMORROW!
Writing Fluency #6 - Success
1st hour - Literary Device Notes
Into The Wild - Author's Note
hours 3-5 - Into The Wild
2/12/14
Writing Fluency #5 - Bucket List
Article of the Week (ACT passage - The Lesson of Wilderness Living)
Literary Device Notes
STUDY FOR THE VOCAB QUIZ TOMORROW!
2/11/14
VOCAB #7 (6-10)
TURN IN MODERN TRANSCENDENTALISM WORK.
Complete Blog assignment by next Tuesday - 2/18/14.
Complete and turn in "Dead Poets' Society" quote work.
Complete in-class movie questions.
Article of the Week
VOCAB #7 (6-10)
TURN IN MODERN TRANSCENDENTALISM WORK.
Complete Blog assignment by next Tuesday - 2/18/14.
Complete and turn in "Dead Poets' Society" quote work.
Complete in-class movie questions.
Article of the Week
2/10/14
VOCAB #7 (1-5)
MODERN TRANSCENDENTALISM due Tuesday, as you walk into class.
Complete "Dead Poets' Society" quote work.
VOCAB #7 (1-5)
MODERN TRANSCENDENTALISM due Tuesday, as you walk into class.
Complete "Dead Poets' Society" quote work.
2/7/14
VOCAB QUIZ
Transcendentalism in our world, continued.
TRANSCENDENTAL WORKSHEET DUE TUESDAY!
Continue "Dead Poets' Society"
VOCAB QUIZ
Transcendentalism in our world, continued.
TRANSCENDENTAL WORKSHEET DUE TUESDAY!
Continue "Dead Poets' Society"
2/6/14
WRITING FLUENCY #4
Conclude "Civil Disobedience" discussion
Transcendentalism in our world today.
Begin "Dead Poets' Society"
WRITING FLUENCY #4
Conclude "Civil Disobedience" discussion
Transcendentalism in our world today.
Begin "Dead Poets' Society"
2/5/14
VOCAB #6 (6-10)
"Civil Disobedience" - literary devices.
Was Thoreau a rebel or patriot?
VOCAB #6 (6-10)
"Civil Disobedience" - literary devices.
Was Thoreau a rebel or patriot?
2/4/14
TURN IN GRAMMAR WORKSHEET RIGHT AWAY.
WRITING FLUENCY #3
Transcendentalism Notes
Ralph Waldo Emerson and "Self-Reliance"
TURN IN GRAMMAR WORKSHEET RIGHT AWAY.
WRITING FLUENCY #3
Transcendentalism Notes
Ralph Waldo Emerson and "Self-Reliance"
2/3/14
VOCAB #6 (1-5)
Accessing ACT essays
Run-on Sentences - due as you walk into class.
VOCAB #6 (1-5)
Accessing ACT essays
Run-on Sentences - due as you walk into class.
1/31/14
Writing Fluency #2
Counter-Argument/Refute review
ACT essay on MEL in the media center - students must print and turn in results before leaving class.
HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND!
1/30/14
WELCOME BACK! 1/2 day today due to conferences.
Writing Fluency #1
Argumentative Essay writing review
"Should Justin Bieber be deported?" Thesis and counter-argument/refute
1/27/14 - 1/29/14
MORE SNOW/COLD DAYS FOR MACOMB COUNTY & LAKE SHORE SCHOOLS
STAY WARM EVERYONE!
Writing Fluency #2
Counter-Argument/Refute review
ACT essay on MEL in the media center - students must print and turn in results before leaving class.
HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND!
1/30/14
WELCOME BACK! 1/2 day today due to conferences.
Writing Fluency #1
Argumentative Essay writing review
"Should Justin Bieber be deported?" Thesis and counter-argument/refute
1/27/14 - 1/29/14
MORE SNOW/COLD DAYS FOR MACOMB COUNTY & LAKE SHORE SCHOOLS
STAY WARM EVERYONE!
1/24/14
SNOW/COLD DAY!
SNOW/COLD DAY!
1/23/14
Students turned in Trimester 2 vocab work to be checked in.
Of Mice and Men test
3x3 summary
Students turned in Trimester 2 vocab work to be checked in.
Of Mice and Men test
3x3 summary
1/22/14
Vocab 6-10
Continued review of Of Mice and Men
BRING ALL VOCAB WORDS IN TOMORROW.
OF MICE AND MEN test tomorrow.
1/21/14
Turn in Friday work (Article of the Week - if you needed extra time completing the reflection)
Vocab 1-5
Finish watching movie
Of Mice and Men Review - test on Thursday.
Vocab 6-10
Continued review of Of Mice and Men
BRING ALL VOCAB WORDS IN TOMORROW.
OF MICE AND MEN test tomorrow.
1/21/14
Turn in Friday work (Article of the Week - if you needed extra time completing the reflection)
Vocab 1-5
Finish watching movie
Of Mice and Men Review - test on Thursday.
1/17/14
Vocab quiz
Article of the Week - Nelson Mandela
Continue viewing Of Mice and Men
1/16/14
Vocab Review
Reflection paragraphs highlighted.
Of Mice and Men continues.
1/15/14
Week 4, Vocab 6-10
Chapter 6 questions turned in.
Students choose one of four prompts to write one paragraph.
Of Mice and Men movie begins.
Vocab quiz
Article of the Week - Nelson Mandela
Continue viewing Of Mice and Men
1/16/14
Vocab Review
Reflection paragraphs highlighted.
Of Mice and Men continues.
1/15/14
Week 4, Vocab 6-10
Chapter 6 questions turned in.
Students choose one of four prompts to write one paragraph.
Of Mice and Men movie begins.
SORRY ABOUT THE DELAY IN UPDATING THIS PAGE. WE'VE BEEN EXPERIENCING SOME TECHNICAL DIFFICULTIES.
1/14/14
Dream work completed (on the back of Chapter 5 questions).
Chapter 6 read and questions answered.
1/14/14
Dream work completed (on the back of Chapter 5 questions).
Chapter 6 read and questions answered.
1/13/14
Week 4 Vocab 1-5
Alienation and Loneliness
Begin reading Chapter 5, answer questions afterward.
Week 4 Vocab 1-5
Alienation and Loneliness
Begin reading Chapter 5, answer questions afterward.
1/10/14
The American Dream
Read Chapter 4 - answer content questions
(Keep Loneliness and Alienation in mind as we read.)
The American Dream
Read Chapter 4 - answer content questions
(Keep Loneliness and Alienation in mind as we read.)
WELCOME BACK! HAPPY NEW YEAR!!
1/9/14
Students reviewed chapters 1-3 in groups, writing and sharing the main points from the first half of the novel.
Character Bio Poem - due Friday.
1/9/14
Students reviewed chapters 1-3 in groups, writing and sharing the main points from the first half of the novel.
Character Bio Poem - due Friday.
HAVE A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!
12/20/13
Turn in Character chart
Vocab Quiz
Of Mice and Men chapters 1-3 quiz
Turn in Character chart
Vocab Quiz
Of Mice and Men chapters 1-3 quiz
12/19/13
Vocab Pre-quiz - Study the words you've missed!
All classes finished Chapter 3; the questions were answered and submitted to be graded.
Character Chart due tomorrow
OF MICE AND MEN Chapters 1-3 - tomorrow
Vocab Quiz - tomorrow
Vocab Pre-quiz - Study the words you've missed!
All classes finished Chapter 3; the questions were answered and submitted to be graded.
Character Chart due tomorrow
OF MICE AND MEN Chapters 1-3 - tomorrow
Vocab Quiz - tomorrow
12/18/13
Students write one paragraph about Chapter 2
Students begin reading Chapter 3, answering the questions as they read.
Character charts due Friday.
Students write one paragraph about Chapter 2
Students begin reading Chapter 3, answering the questions as they read.
Character charts due Friday.
12/17/13
Term 2, Week 3 vocab words 6-10
"Are all relationships equal?"
Character Chart
Continue reading chapter 2. Complete reading and questions for homework.
1st and 5th hour - CHAPTER 2 QUESTIONS - DUE TOMORROW!
Term 2, Week 3 vocab words 6-10
"Are all relationships equal?"
Character Chart
Continue reading chapter 2. Complete reading and questions for homework.
1st and 5th hour - CHAPTER 2 QUESTIONS - DUE TOMORROW!
12/16/13
Term 2, Week 3 vocab words 1-5
Complete reading chapter 1
Turn in Chapter 1 work
Dialogue
"What role does empathy play in relationships?"
Begin Chapter 2
Term 2, Week 3 vocab words 1-5
Complete reading chapter 1
Turn in Chapter 1 work
Dialogue
"What role does empathy play in relationships?"
Begin Chapter 2
12/13/13
Term 2, Week 2 Vocab quiz
"The American Dream" review
OF MICE AND MEN, begin chapter 1.
Term 2, Week 2 Vocab quiz
"The American Dream" review
OF MICE AND MEN, begin chapter 1.
12/12/13
Vocab Review
The Dust Bowl documentary/notes
12/11/13
Early Release
Type THE MIGHTY essay in the media center
12/10/13
Term 2, Week 2 Vocab words (all ten)
Write one final paragraph for THE MIGHTY.
"The American Dream" power point/notes
12/9/13
Edgar Allan Poe short story from text with questions
12/6/13
Vocab Quiz
"Mockingjay" Article of the Week
Diction and Dennis Rodman - Choose your words wisely.
"The Mighty" lyric paragraph
Turn in "The Mighty" Questions
12/5/13
Vocab Review - a mock quiz that students use to let them know which words still need to be reviewed
In-class paragraph - Tell how Max and Kevin's lives changed as a result of their friendship, giving specific examples and explanations.
Finish watching "The Mighty" and complete movie/theme questions.
12/4/13
Vocabulary words 6-10
In class paragraph - Describe Max and Kevin's lives before they begin their friendship. Give one example from the movie for each boy to support your answer. For example, if you state that Kevin was lonely, describe a scene in the movie that supports your claim.
Continue viewing "The Mighty" - be sure to answer the required questions.
Vocab Review
The Dust Bowl documentary/notes
12/11/13
Early Release
Type THE MIGHTY essay in the media center
12/10/13
Term 2, Week 2 Vocab words (all ten)
Write one final paragraph for THE MIGHTY.
"The American Dream" power point/notes
12/9/13
Edgar Allan Poe short story from text with questions
12/6/13
Vocab Quiz
"Mockingjay" Article of the Week
Diction and Dennis Rodman - Choose your words wisely.
"The Mighty" lyric paragraph
Turn in "The Mighty" Questions
12/5/13
Vocab Review - a mock quiz that students use to let them know which words still need to be reviewed
In-class paragraph - Tell how Max and Kevin's lives changed as a result of their friendship, giving specific examples and explanations.
Finish watching "The Mighty" and complete movie/theme questions.
12/4/13
Vocabulary words 6-10
In class paragraph - Describe Max and Kevin's lives before they begin their friendship. Give one example from the movie for each boy to support your answer. For example, if you state that Kevin was lonely, describe a scene in the movie that supports your claim.
Continue viewing "The Mighty" - be sure to answer the required questions.
12/3/13
Begin watching "The Mighty" - focus on connecting the theme relationships to our upcoming novel, OF MICE AND MEN.
Be sure to keep up with the questions as we view.
Begin watching "The Mighty" - focus on connecting the theme relationships to our upcoming novel, OF MICE AND MEN.
Be sure to keep up with the questions as we view.
12/2/13
WELCOME BACK! HAPPY 2ND TERM!!
Vocabulary words 1-5. REMEMBER: Writing the vocab word, part of speech, definition, link word (phrase) and cartoon caption will earn you easy points.
Article of the Week - student choice. Students must annotate and write a reflection based on their article.
WELCOME BACK! HAPPY 2ND TERM!!
Vocabulary words 1-5. REMEMBER: Writing the vocab word, part of speech, definition, link word (phrase) and cartoon caption will earn you easy points.
Article of the Week - student choice. Students must annotate and write a reflection based on their article.
11/20/13
Aphorisms
Aphorism Poster
Final Exam Review (50 flashcards are due on exam day.)
Aphorisms
Aphorism Poster
Final Exam Review (50 flashcards are due on exam day.)
11/19/13
We listened to The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin
Virtue worksheet
Aphorism worksheet started in 2nd, 4th, and 5th hour
We listened to The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin
Virtue worksheet
Aphorism worksheet started in 2nd, 4th, and 5th hour
11/18/13
Students wrote notes while watching a documentary on Benjamin Franklin.
Proverb handout
BRING TEXTBOOKS TO CLASS TOMORROW!
Students wrote notes while watching a documentary on Benjamin Franklin.
Proverb handout
BRING TEXTBOOKS TO CLASS TOMORROW!
11/15/13
Students turned in "The Declaration of Independence" work began in class yesterday.
Week 10 Vocab quiz
2012 Presidential Debate - Logos, Ethos, Pathos - passages underlined, questions answered.
Students turned in "The Declaration of Independence" work began in class yesterday.
Week 10 Vocab quiz
2012 Presidential Debate - Logos, Ethos, Pathos - passages underlined, questions answered.
11/14/13
Week 10 Vocab Review
Apostrophe/Dialogue Review
LOGOS, ETHOS, PATHOS
"The Declaration of Independence" examined. DUE TOMORROW.
VOCAB TEN QUIZ TOMORROW!
Week 10 Vocab Review
Apostrophe/Dialogue Review
LOGOS, ETHOS, PATHOS
"The Declaration of Independence" examined. DUE TOMORROW.
VOCAB TEN QUIZ TOMORROW!
11/13/13
Week 10 words 6-10
Grammar and punctuation - Apostrophes and Dialogue
2nd, 3rd, and 4th hour - The Crucible/McCarthyism
5th hour - "The Declaration of Independence"
EVERYONE MUST REMEMBER THE LITERATURE BOOKS TOMORROW!!
Week 10 words 6-10
Grammar and punctuation - Apostrophes and Dialogue
2nd, 3rd, and 4th hour - The Crucible/McCarthyism
5th hour - "The Declaration of Independence"
EVERYONE MUST REMEMBER THE LITERATURE BOOKS TOMORROW!!
11/12/13
Students re-visited The Crucible anticipation guide, writing a one paragraph response.
2nd, 3rd, and 4th hour - students read and reflected on MASS HYSTERIA IN UPSTATE NEW YORK
5th hour - MCCARTHYISM/THE CRUCIBLE
EVERYONE MUST REMEMBER TO BRING YOUR LITERATURE BOOK TOMORROW!
Students re-visited The Crucible anticipation guide, writing a one paragraph response.
2nd, 3rd, and 4th hour - students read and reflected on MASS HYSTERIA IN UPSTATE NEW YORK
5th hour - MCCARTHYISM/THE CRUCIBLE
EVERYONE MUST REMEMBER TO BRING YOUR LITERATURE BOOK TOMORROW!
11/11/13
Students turned in their vocabulary work.
2nd, 3rd, and 4th hours typed their essays. 4th hour had the misfortune to be assigned the laptops which were slow to load. (Thanks for your patience and adaptability.)
5th hour made some editing changes by hand and read an Article of the Week.
BRING YOUR LITERATURE BOOKS TOMORROW!
Students turned in their vocabulary work.
2nd, 3rd, and 4th hours typed their essays. 4th hour had the misfortune to be assigned the laptops which were slow to load. (Thanks for your patience and adaptability.)
5th hour made some editing changes by hand and read an Article of the Week.
BRING YOUR LITERATURE BOOKS TOMORROW!
11/8/13
In-class essay - Students used their in-class notes and the outline they could work on at home to write their four paragraph essay.
VOCAB WORK DUE MONDAY.
Be ready to type on MONDAY.
In-class essay - Students used their in-class notes and the outline they could work on at home to write their four paragraph essay.
VOCAB WORK DUE MONDAY.
Be ready to type on MONDAY.
11/7/13
Week 9 Vocab work - due Monday, Nov. 11. (Because of the in-class essay, there is not time for the weekly vocab. quiz.)
Students were presented with five essay prompts. Students each chose a prompt, wrote a thesis statement, wrote two topic sentences, and found four quotes from The Crucible for their in class essay tomorrow.
Students can take additional notes to use for their essay on the orange outline sheet.
THE IN-CLASS ESSAY FOR THE CRUCIBLE IS TOMORROW.
This essay will be left in class and typed in the media center on Monday, November 11.
Week 9 Vocab work - due Monday, Nov. 11. (Because of the in-class essay, there is not time for the weekly vocab. quiz.)
Students were presented with five essay prompts. Students each chose a prompt, wrote a thesis statement, wrote two topic sentences, and found four quotes from The Crucible for their in class essay tomorrow.
Students can take additional notes to use for their essay on the orange outline sheet.
THE IN-CLASS ESSAY FOR THE CRUCIBLE IS TOMORROW.
This essay will be left in class and typed in the media center on Monday, November 11.
11/6/13
Week 9 Vocab words 6-10
Essay review and timeline discussed
The Crucible movie
Week 9 Vocab words 6-10
Essay review and timeline discussed
The Crucible movie
11/5/13
Collaborative Paragraphs returned and editing changes made.
The Crucible movie viewed in preparation for our in-class essay.
Collaborative Paragraphs returned and editing changes made.
The Crucible movie viewed in preparation for our in-class essay.
11/4/13
Students turned in their ACT 4 questions right away - for full credit
Week 9 Vocab words 1-5
ACT 3 and 4 QUIZ
Collaborative Paragraphs - Do you know the structure?
Students turned in their ACT 4 questions right away - for full credit
Week 9 Vocab words 1-5
ACT 3 and 4 QUIZ
Collaborative Paragraphs - Do you know the structure?
10/31/13
HAPPY HALLOWEEN!
Week 8 Vocab Quiz
Complete reading ACT IV in class
ACT IV questions are due on Monday.
Hours 3, 4, and 5: Don't forget to write, cite, and explain the most important quote in the play.
HAPPY HALLOWEEN!
Week 8 Vocab Quiz
Complete reading ACT IV in class
ACT IV questions are due on Monday.
Hours 3, 4, and 5: Don't forget to write, cite, and explain the most important quote in the play.
10/30/13
Turn in ACT 3 work right away for full credit.
Conflict discussion
Begin reading ACT 4
STUDY FOR THE VOCAB QUIZ TOMORROW!
Turn in ACT 3 work right away for full credit.
Conflict discussion
Begin reading ACT 4
STUDY FOR THE VOCAB QUIZ TOMORROW!
10/29/13
All of the week 8 Vocabulary words given (in anticipation for the quiz tomorrow).
Conclude ACT 3
ACT 3 questions due upon entering class tomorrow.
All of the week 8 Vocabulary words given (in anticipation for the quiz tomorrow).
Conclude ACT 3
ACT 3 questions due upon entering class tomorrow.
10/28/13
2nd, 3rd, and 4th hour
Week 8 Vocab 1-5
Collaborative Summaries
Continue reading ACT 3 of THE CRUCIBLE
5th hour
After a horrendous and disrespectful display of behavior for a sub - students responded to TWO writing prompts.
Continue reading ACT 3 of THE CRUCIBLE
2nd, 3rd, and 4th hour
Week 8 Vocab 1-5
Collaborative Summaries
Continue reading ACT 3 of THE CRUCIBLE
5th hour
After a horrendous and disrespectful display of behavior for a sub - students responded to TWO writing prompts.
Continue reading ACT 3 of THE CRUCIBLE
10/23/13
Early Release Schedule
Collected ACT 2, Scene 2 paragraphs
Began ACT 3
CLIMAX, CONFLICT
Early Release Schedule
Collected ACT 2, Scene 2 paragraphs
Began ACT 3
CLIMAX, CONFLICT
10/22/13
Character Worksheet (distributed one week ago) collected
ACT 1 AND ACT 2 assessment
Crucible puzzle
In class reflections of the tumbling Crucible grades
Be sure to submit your paragraph regarding ACT 2, scene 2 as you come into class tomorrow.
Character Worksheet (distributed one week ago) collected
ACT 1 AND ACT 2 assessment
Crucible puzzle
In class reflections of the tumbling Crucible grades
Be sure to submit your paragraph regarding ACT 2, scene 2 as you come into class tomorrow.
10/17/13
Vocab Review
We finished reading ACT 2 - questions due tomorrow.
Don't forget to study for the vocab quiz tomorrow.
BE SURE TO COMPLETE THE BLOG ASSIGNMENT!
Vocab Review
We finished reading ACT 2 - questions due tomorrow.
Don't forget to study for the vocab quiz tomorrow.
BE SURE TO COMPLETE THE BLOG ASSIGNMENT!
10/16/13
2nd, 3rd, and 4th hour - turned in ACT 1 questions at the beginning of class for full credit
Blog assignment reminder
Week Seven vocab 6-10
ACT 2 QUESTIONS distributed
Begin reading ACT 2
2nd, 3rd, and 4th hour - turned in ACT 1 questions at the beginning of class for full credit
Blog assignment reminder
Week Seven vocab 6-10
ACT 2 QUESTIONS distributed
Begin reading ACT 2
10/15/13
Blog assignment reminder
Written reflection on Term 1 grade
ACT 1 QUIZ
Be sure to work on the CHARACTER CHART
5th hour - turned in ACT 1 questions
2nd, 3rd, and 4th hour - ACT 1 QUESTIONS DUE TOMORROW
Blog assignment reminder
Written reflection on Term 1 grade
ACT 1 QUIZ
Be sure to work on the CHARACTER CHART
5th hour - turned in ACT 1 questions
2nd, 3rd, and 4th hour - ACT 1 QUESTIONS DUE TOMORROW
10/14/13
Blog assignment reminder
Week Six Vocab 1-5
CHARACTER CHART DISTRIBUTED
Continue reading ACT 1
(5th hour completed the ACT 1 reading. ACT 1 questions due at the beginning of class tomorrow.)
Blog assignment reminder
Week Six Vocab 1-5
CHARACTER CHART DISTRIBUTED
Continue reading ACT 1
(5th hour completed the ACT 1 reading. ACT 1 questions due at the beginning of class tomorrow.)
10/11/13
BLOG assignment-this personal response to the REPUTATION prompt must be submitted by next Friday, 10/18/13, at 11:59 p.m. If you do not have computer access, head to the media center before/after school or during your lunch period.
WEEK 5 vocab review
WEEK 5 vocab quiz
Continue reading The Crucible (keep up on those questions, folks)
BLOG assignment-this personal response to the REPUTATION prompt must be submitted by next Friday, 10/18/13, at 11:59 p.m. If you do not have computer access, head to the media center before/after school or during your lunch period.
WEEK 5 vocab review
WEEK 5 vocab quiz
Continue reading The Crucible (keep up on those questions, folks)
10/10/13
Article of the Week Warm-up
The Crucible paperbacks checked out.
ACT 1 started
Students will submit answers to ACT 1 questions as we complete reading.
Article of the Week Warm-up
The Crucible paperbacks checked out.
ACT 1 started
Students will submit answers to ACT 1 questions as we complete reading.
10/9/13
Week Five vocabulary words 6-10
"Half-Hanged Mary"
Signed up for our roles for The Crucible
Week Five vocabulary words 6-10
"Half-Hanged Mary"
Signed up for our roles for The Crucible
10/8/13
We wrote our 10th writing fluency and turned in all ten to be graded.
Students submitted their anticipation guides with the paragraph focusing on one statement.
Students watched and answered questions on The Discovery Channel's "Unsolved History: Salem Witch Trials"
We wrote our 10th writing fluency and turned in all ten to be graded.
Students submitted their anticipation guides with the paragraph focusing on one statement.
Students watched and answered questions on The Discovery Channel's "Unsolved History: Salem Witch Trials"
10/7/13
- Tomorrow is our TENTH WRITING FLUENCY. Be sure to bring all nine to class tomorrow. All ten will be collected tomorrow. (If they're "left in
your other notebook" or "in your locker" - they are late and will be given a discounted score. - Week Five vocabulary words 1-5
- Continued Power Point Notes for The Crucible
- In class, independant assignment, using the Power Point Notes.
- Anticipation Guide with paragraph due tomorrow at the beginning of class.
10/4/13
SOPHOMORE SPIRIT was belated - yet mighty!
Week Four vocab quiz.
Power Point Notes on The Crucible.
Illustrations from "Sinner in the Hands of an Angry God" turned in.
SOPHOMORE SPIRIT was belated - yet mighty!
Week Four vocab quiz.
Power Point Notes on The Crucible.
Illustrations from "Sinner in the Hands of an Angry God" turned in.
10/3/13
WAY TO GO, SOPHOMORES! LOADS OF YELLOW TODAY!
BE SURE TO WEAR YOUR RED TOMORROW!
Today, we went over the elements of persuasive speech (Remember, from the Chief Joseph speech?):
logos, ethos, and pathos.
We listened to the fiery "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God" and responded with an illustration and properly cited MLA quotations.
1. Draw an illustration based on this fiery passage:
2. You must include three quotations, properly
cited:
"The bow of God’s wrath is bent” (126)…
3. Identify if the passage appeals to the listeners’ sense of logos (logic), ethos (ethics), or pathos (emotions).
STUDY FOR OUR WEEK FOUR VOCAB QUIZ TOMORROW!
WAY TO GO, SOPHOMORES! LOADS OF YELLOW TODAY!
BE SURE TO WEAR YOUR RED TOMORROW!
Today, we went over the elements of persuasive speech (Remember, from the Chief Joseph speech?):
logos, ethos, and pathos.
We listened to the fiery "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God" and responded with an illustration and properly cited MLA quotations.
1. Draw an illustration based on this fiery passage:
2. You must include three quotations, properly
cited:
"The bow of God’s wrath is bent” (126)…
3. Identify if the passage appeals to the listeners’ sense of logos (logic), ethos (ethics), or pathos (emotions).
STUDY FOR OUR WEEK FOUR VOCAB QUIZ TOMORROW!
10/2/13
CHARACTER DAY ... went...well
TOMORROW IS CLASS COLOR DAY - YELLOW!
We continued our TPCASTT analysis of "To My Dear and Loving Husband"
Listened to and answered questions for "Upon the Burning of Our House"
BRING YOUR BOOKS TOMORROW!
CHARACTER DAY ... went...well
TOMORROW IS CLASS COLOR DAY - YELLOW!
We continued our TPCASTT analysis of "To My Dear and Loving Husband"
Listened to and answered questions for "Upon the Burning of Our House"
BRING YOUR BOOKS TOMORROW!
10/1/13
HAPPY OCTOBER!
Decades Day!
Writing Fluency.
Students turned in "Of Plymouth Plantation" work
Review life of Puritans/Separatists
Review figurative language - metaphor, extended metaphor, simile, personification, hyperbole, allusion
(Hunted for these in contemporary songs)
Read "To My Dear and Loving Husband"
Analysis with TPCASTT
HAPPY OCTOBER!
Decades Day!
Writing Fluency.
Students turned in "Of Plymouth Plantation" work
Review life of Puritans/Separatists
Review figurative language - metaphor, extended metaphor, simile, personification, hyperbole, allusion
(Hunted for these in contemporary songs)
Read "To My Dear and Loving Husband"
Analysis with TPCASTT
9/30/13
FIRE UP FOR SPIRIT WEEK!
Students who dress for spirit week win extra credit points!
Week 4 vocab words - 1-5
"Of Plymouth Plantation" - read the exerpt and answered the questions. Finish this for homework - due as you walk into the classroom.
DECADES DAY TOMORROW!
FIRE UP FOR SPIRIT WEEK!
Students who dress for spirit week win extra credit points!
Week 4 vocab words - 1-5
"Of Plymouth Plantation" - read the exerpt and answered the questions. Finish this for homework - due as you walk into the classroom.
DECADES DAY TOMORROW!
9/27/13
Students turned in Week 3 vocab work right away for full credit
Week 3 vocab quiz
Complete reading "LaRelacion" from the Lit. book.
Answered "LaRelacion" questions
Students turned in Week 3 vocab work right away for full credit
Week 3 vocab quiz
Complete reading "LaRelacion" from the Lit. book.
Answered "LaRelacion" questions
9/26/13
Writing Fluency
Vocab Review
Began reading "LaRelacion"
WEEK THREE VOCAB WORKSHEET due Friday at the beginning of class.
BRING YOUR TEXT BOOK FOR EASY POINTS TOMORROW!
Writing Fluency
Vocab Review
Began reading "LaRelacion"
WEEK THREE VOCAB WORKSHEET due Friday at the beginning of class.
BRING YOUR TEXT BOOK FOR EASY POINTS TOMORROW!
9/25/13
EARLY RELEASE DAY TODAY.
Week Three Vocab words 6-10
Presentations concluded/continued
Chief Joseph Speech - Tone
EARLY RELEASE DAY TODAY.
Week Three Vocab words 6-10
Presentations concluded/continued
Chief Joseph Speech - Tone
9/24/13
Writing Fluency
Myth/Trickster Tale Presentations
Chief Joseph Speech - Tone
Writing Fluency
Myth/Trickster Tale Presentations
Chief Joseph Speech - Tone
9/23/13
Week Three Vocab words 1-5
Students wrote notes as we watched a documentary about the hardships of 19th Century Native Americans
Week Three Vocab words 1-5
Students wrote notes as we watched a documentary about the hardships of 19th Century Native Americans
9/19/13
Writing Fluency
Myth/Trickster Tales completed in the media center.
STUDY FOR THE VOCAB QUIZ TOMORROW!
Writing Fluency
Myth/Trickster Tales completed in the media center.
STUDY FOR THE VOCAB QUIZ TOMORROW!
9/18/13
Week two vocabulary words 6-10
Myth/Trickster Tales (in the media center)
*WEEK TWO VOCAB QUIZ ON FRIDAY.
Week two vocabulary words 6-10
Myth/Trickster Tales (in the media center)
*WEEK TWO VOCAB QUIZ ON FRIDAY.
9/17/13
- Writing Fluency
- Community Fairy Tale completed
- Guided Highlighted Read (3rd, 4th, and 5th hours)
9/16/13
- Week two vocabulary words 1-5
- The difference between Myths and Fairy Tales
- "The White Snake" and questions (completed in class)
- Community Fairy Tales
9/13/13
- Students turned in homework (right away for full credit)
- Vocab Review
- Literary Term Pre-Test
- In class questions and discussion for "Coyote and the Buffalo" - page 53 questions - 1, 2, 3, 5, and 6.
9/12/13
- Writing fluency.
- Week 1 Vocabulary words 6-10
- We reviewed the differences between traditional Western beliefs and Native American cultural beliefs.
- Students read pp. 46-52, "The Coyote and the Buffalo"
- HOMEWORK - Due Friday at the beginning of class - one paragraph (at least six sentences) identifying the ANIMAL that best portrays
YOU. Consider your personality traits. Include the specific animal and the details supporting your choice.
9/11/13
Students submitted the "World on the Turtle's Back" work from Monday. Vocabulary work began with words 1-5.
Students submitted the "World on the Turtle's Back" work from Monday. Vocabulary work began with words 1-5.
9/10/13
Today was the day for vocab and English 10 Reading Comprehension Pre-tests. If you were absent today, worry not. We can have you complete this work in class on another day.
Here's a link to explore other creation myths:
Today was the day for vocab and English 10 Reading Comprehension Pre-tests. If you were absent today, worry not. We can have you complete this work in class on another day.
Here's a link to explore other creation myths:
9/9/13
Sorry I was out today. Students went to their beautiful texts and read "The World on the Turtle's Back". Students completed questions 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, and 7 on page 45.
Sorry I was out today. Students went to their beautiful texts and read "The World on the Turtle's Back". Students completed questions 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, and 7 on page 45.
9/6/13
Students checked out our American Literature books today. If you did not have your ID, be sure to bring it on Monday to check out your book.
Today, we read, wrote, and discussed the elements of the myths.
2nd hour - "The Heron and the Hummingbird" and "Why Opossum has a Pouch"
3rd hour - "Why Opossum has a Pouch" and "How Selfishness was Rewarded"
4th hour and 5th hour - "Why Opossum has a Pouch", "How Selfishness was Rewarded", and part of "Heron and the Hummingbird"
Students checked out our American Literature books today. If you did not have your ID, be sure to bring it on Monday to check out your book.
Today, we read, wrote, and discussed the elements of the myths.
2nd hour - "The Heron and the Hummingbird" and "Why Opossum has a Pouch"
3rd hour - "Why Opossum has a Pouch" and "How Selfishness was Rewarded"
4th hour and 5th hour - "Why Opossum has a Pouch", "How Selfishness was Rewarded", and part of "Heron and the Hummingbird"
9/5/13
We began our twice-weekly writing fluencies today. Click the link that lead to the list of prompts.
Today, we also took notes regarding myths. There are three stories we will look at between today and tomorrow. (Each class read a different story today.)
Tomorrow, students will submit their charts.
We began our twice-weekly writing fluencies today. Click the link that lead to the list of prompts.
Today, we also took notes regarding myths. There are three stories we will look at between today and tomorrow. (Each class read a different story today.)
Tomorrow, students will submit their charts.
9/4/13
Students brainstormed and developed a ONE WORD focus for their academic year. After pinpointing his/her WORD, the following directions were given:
- You will commit your word to a white piece of paper. Be creative. Use fun lettering. Add illustrations that symbolize your
word. Be colorful. Remember, these words will be posted in our classroom. - Write, on a loose-leaf sheet of paper, a one page reflection on your word choice. Be specific. Explain how this word
will connect to you this year.
9/3/13
Welcome to English 10A. Today, we went over the syllabus and reviewed classroom proceedures. Students were able to write a reflection regarding their learning, and they identified long and short term goals.
Welcome to English 10A. Today, we went over the syllabus and reviewed classroom proceedures. Students were able to write a reflection regarding their learning, and they identified long and short term goals.