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Thursday 3/12 and Friday 3/13
No Quick Write. Quick Writes have been graded #26-31 worth 35 points which will count on third term's grade. Students shared their research on South Africa in a jigsaw format with groups. Research was then turned in. This is worth 25 points and is the last assignment of the term. Bookmarks handed out with a reading schedule. Homework: Read Cry, the Beloved Country Chapters 1-6 by next class.
No Quick Write. Quick Writes have been graded #26-31 worth 35 points which will count on third term's grade. Students shared their research on South Africa in a jigsaw format with groups. Research was then turned in. This is worth 25 points and is the last assignment of the term. Bookmarks handed out with a reading schedule. Homework: Read Cry, the Beloved Country Chapters 1-6 by next class.
Tuesday 3/10 and Wednesday 3/11
Quick Write 31: Junior Year. "It was the best of times. It was the worst of times." Write about your highs and lows of the year. Discussed. Also went over college recommendations protocol and insight into questions asked. Checked out books. If you were absent, get a copy of Cry, the Beloved Country by Alan Patton. Group Research: Students were put into groups and given a topic to research. They can consult each other for ideas, but each student should have their own unique list of 20 facts, MLA style (25 points--This is the last grade on this term! Must be in by Friday at 11am!) Make sure you have cited the URL's of two sources at the bottom of your document. It does not have to be a complete Works Cited page. Homework: Research due next class. Be prepared with a printed copy since we will be using it as part of our lesson. Also, read Chapters 1-3 of Cry, the Beloved Country.
Quick Write 31: Junior Year. "It was the best of times. It was the worst of times." Write about your highs and lows of the year. Discussed. Also went over college recommendations protocol and insight into questions asked. Checked out books. If you were absent, get a copy of Cry, the Beloved Country by Alan Patton. Group Research: Students were put into groups and given a topic to research. They can consult each other for ideas, but each student should have their own unique list of 20 facts, MLA style (25 points--This is the last grade on this term! Must be in by Friday at 11am!) Make sure you have cited the URL's of two sources at the bottom of your document. It does not have to be a complete Works Cited page. Homework: Research due next class. Be prepared with a printed copy since we will be using it as part of our lesson. Also, read Chapters 1-3 of Cry, the Beloved Country.
Tuesday 2/25 thru Friday 3/7
We have been reviewing ACT reading and English everyday up until the test. We retook the practice test that students took at the start of the year, in September. We have also been giving speeches each class period. I have taken grades for the ACT English and Reading, based on practice test improvement.
We have been reviewing ACT reading and English everyday up until the test. We retook the practice test that students took at the start of the year, in September. We have also been giving speeches each class period. I have taken grades for the ACT English and Reading, based on practice test improvement.
Friday 2/21 and Monday 2/24
No Quick Write. Grade ACT Reading. General Reading Tips. Also took a score on the Reading Test. If you were absent, bring yours in this week to be graded. Speeches and feedback continued.
No Quick Write. Grade ACT Reading. General Reading Tips. Also took a score on the Reading Test. If you were absent, bring yours in this week to be graded. Speeches and feedback continued.
Wednesday 2/19 and Thursday 2/20
No Quick Write. Review ACT English. Speeches. Students also gave feedback on two speeches. These will be continued next class. Homework: Reading ACT packet should be complete by next class. Also, if you didn't take the Rhetorical Terms Post Test, the make up will be during lunch on THURSDAY.
No Quick Write. Review ACT English. Speeches. Students also gave feedback on two speeches. These will be continued next class. Homework: Reading ACT packet should be complete by next class. Also, if you didn't take the Rhetorical Terms Post Test, the make up will be during lunch on THURSDAY.
Friday 2/14 and Tuesday 2/18
No Quick Write. Test on Rhetorical Terms on CANVAS. If you miss this, plan on making it up Wednesday, February 20th during lunch. Time to work on speeches. Homework: Bring 2 copies of speech, at least 1 annotated. Reading ACT is NOT due until 2/21 and 2/22.
No Quick Write. Test on Rhetorical Terms on CANVAS. If you miss this, plan on making it up Wednesday, February 20th during lunch. Time to work on speeches. Homework: Bring 2 copies of speech, at least 1 annotated. Reading ACT is NOT due until 2/21 and 2/22.
Wednesday 2/12 and Thursday 2/13
No Quick Write. Rhetorical Quiz. MAKE THIS UP ASAP if you miss it. Final Post Test will be Friday. Reviewed ACT English questions 1-30. Assigned Speech Rubric and started working on it. Topic Ideas can be found at:
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/03/01/learning/lesson-plans/401-prompts-for-argumentative-writing.html
Follow the instructions on the rubric. You will have some time on Friday to work on your speech. Make sure you bring two copies of your speech, at least one annotated on the day the speeches are due. Speeches are due 2/19 (A Day) and 2/20 (B Day). Homework: ACT Reading packet needs to be done by 2/19 and 2/20. Also work on Speech.
No Quick Write. Rhetorical Quiz. MAKE THIS UP ASAP if you miss it. Final Post Test will be Friday. Reviewed ACT English questions 1-30. Assigned Speech Rubric and started working on it. Topic Ideas can be found at:
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/03/01/learning/lesson-plans/401-prompts-for-argumentative-writing.html
Follow the instructions on the rubric. You will have some time on Friday to work on your speech. Make sure you bring two copies of your speech, at least one annotated on the day the speeches are due. Speeches are due 2/19 (A Day) and 2/20 (B Day). Homework: ACT Reading packet needs to be done by 2/19 and 2/20. Also work on Speech.
Monday 2/10 and Tuesday 2/11
No Quick Write. Finished Rhetorical Presentations. QUIZ next class on these terms. FINAL POST TEST on Friday on Canvas. Pre-bubbled in preparation for the ACT on March 3rd. If you were absent, you will need to make this up with Mrs. Tucker in the Career Center. Listen for a make up date. Then we looked at scores from the practice English ACT and figured out the ACT equivalent score. Started reviewing the first section. Homework: Work on the Reading Section of the ACT at home. Time yourself and then record where you needed extra time. This will be due next week after President's Day. STUDY FOR RHETHORIC QUIZ next class. Also, speech topics are imminent!
No Quick Write. Finished Rhetorical Presentations. QUIZ next class on these terms. FINAL POST TEST on Friday on Canvas. Pre-bubbled in preparation for the ACT on March 3rd. If you were absent, you will need to make this up with Mrs. Tucker in the Career Center. Listen for a make up date. Then we looked at scores from the practice English ACT and figured out the ACT equivalent score. Started reviewing the first section. Homework: Work on the Reading Section of the ACT at home. Time yourself and then record where you needed extra time. This will be due next week after President's Day. STUDY FOR RHETHORIC QUIZ next class. Also, speech topics are imminent!
Thursday 2/6 and Friday 2/7
No Quick Write. Rhetorical Presentations started. Students took notes on each of the terms. There will be a quiz on these next week, prior to the Post Test. Homework: Study terms and think of a topic that you feel passionate about for your 5 minute speech. B5--Be sure you have your ACT English test done by Tuesday next week.
No Quick Write. Rhetorical Presentations started. Students took notes on each of the terms. There will be a quiz on these next week, prior to the Post Test. Homework: Study terms and think of a topic that you feel passionate about for your 5 minute speech. B5--Be sure you have your ACT English test done by Tuesday next week.
Tuesday 2/4 and Wednesday 2/5
Quick Write 30: Snow Day and Speeches! Write anything you want about SNOW! Poem, Snow Day activities, Anything!. Listened to President Whitmore's Speech from the movie "Independence Day." Then students annotated the text of the speech for Rhetorical Devices. Discussed as a class. Work time on Rhetorical Presentations. Homework: Presentations due next class!
Quick Write 30: Snow Day and Speeches! Write anything you want about SNOW! Poem, Snow Day activities, Anything!. Listened to President Whitmore's Speech from the movie "Independence Day." Then students annotated the text of the speech for Rhetorical Devices. Discussed as a class. Work time on Rhetorical Presentations. Homework: Presentations due next class!
Friday 1/31 and Monday 2/3
No Quick Write. A4 took Animal Farm common Assessment. Timed --25 minutes. Then worked in Rhetoric Groups on Presentation which will be due next week. A1 and B5 took Practice ACT on English and graded their own. This will be used for review in the coming days. Homework: Work on Rhetoric Presentations. A days will present on February 6th and B days will present on February 7th.
No Quick Write. A4 took Animal Farm common Assessment. Timed --25 minutes. Then worked in Rhetoric Groups on Presentation which will be due next week. A1 and B5 took Practice ACT on English and graded their own. This will be used for review in the coming days. Homework: Work on Rhetoric Presentations. A days will present on February 6th and B days will present on February 7th.
Wednesday 1/29 and Thursday 1/30
No Quick Write. A1 and B5 Took Animal Farm common assessment. Timed--25 minutes. Then A1 chose their rhetoric groups and terms. A4--substitute due to Collaboration meeting. Students took practice ACT on English and graded their own. This will be used for review in the coming days. Then A4 watched some of the Hallmark Animal Farm movie (up to 5 points of extra credit). B5 on Thursday did the Common Assessment and worked on Rhetoric. Homework: Work on Rhetoric Presentations. They will be due next week. Also A DAY-- BRING BOOK TO TURN IN TOMORROW.
No Quick Write. A1 and B5 Took Animal Farm common assessment. Timed--25 minutes. Then A1 chose their rhetoric groups and terms. A4--substitute due to Collaboration meeting. Students took practice ACT on English and graded their own. This will be used for review in the coming days. Then A4 watched some of the Hallmark Animal Farm movie (up to 5 points of extra credit). B5 on Thursday did the Common Assessment and worked on Rhetoric. Homework: Work on Rhetoric Presentations. They will be due next week. Also A DAY-- BRING BOOK TO TURN IN TOMORROW.
Monday 1/27 and Tuesday 1/28
Quick Write 29: Changes. If you could change one rule that you have to abide by, what would you add to the end of it. Be creative. And...Are you easily influenced by rumors? What impact can rumors have? Discussed Animal Farm. Students took a test on the book--40 questions, multiple choice, matching, sequencing, and quote identification. 80 points. End of movie clip. B5--Chose Rhetoric Groups and terms. No Homework
Quick Write 29: Changes. If you could change one rule that you have to abide by, what would you add to the end of it. Be creative. And...Are you easily influenced by rumors? What impact can rumors have? Discussed Animal Farm. Students took a test on the book--40 questions, multiple choice, matching, sequencing, and quote identification. 80 points. End of movie clip. B5--Chose Rhetoric Groups and terms. No Homework
Thursday 1/23 and Friday 1/24
Quick Write 28: Final Thoughts. Choose a character and show how they contributed to the loss of freedom on the farm. How did Napoleon gain power so quickly and why didn't anyone stand up to him? Have you ever defended your rights? At school? home? work? with friends? Which situations is that most difficult in? Reviewed the novel. Jeopardy and discussion. Discussed Underlying Meanings. Homework: Be ready for a test next class!
Quick Write 28: Final Thoughts. Choose a character and show how they contributed to the loss of freedom on the farm. How did Napoleon gain power so quickly and why didn't anyone stand up to him? Have you ever defended your rights? At school? home? work? with friends? Which situations is that most difficult in? Reviewed the novel. Jeopardy and discussion. Discussed Underlying Meanings. Homework: Be ready for a test next class!
Tuesday 1/21 and Wednesday 1/22
A1 -- Higher Ed Day (no class). We will catch up on Thursday. Be sure to have read Animal Farm thru Chaper 8.
Last Man Standing for A4 and B5. Then we discussed the reading: rebellion of hens, the slaughter of so many animals, juxtaposed with the beautiful farm scene, changing of other commandments, windmill construction and deconstruction, battles, Russian revolution as an allegory. Students completed character chart with notes about each character's counterpart. Homework: Finish the novel. Test will NOT be next class, but rather on Monday and Tuesday.
A1 -- Higher Ed Day (no class). We will catch up on Thursday. Be sure to have read Animal Farm thru Chaper 8.
Last Man Standing for A4 and B5. Then we discussed the reading: rebellion of hens, the slaughter of so many animals, juxtaposed with the beautiful farm scene, changing of other commandments, windmill construction and deconstruction, battles, Russian revolution as an allegory. Students completed character chart with notes about each character's counterpart. Homework: Finish the novel. Test will NOT be next class, but rather on Monday and Tuesday.
Thursday 1/16 and Friday 1/17
Quick Write 27: Orwell Quotation. If people cannot write well, they cannot think well; and if they cannot think well, other people will do their thinking for them. Write about the meaning, an example, if you agree or disagree, can write be replaced with read or does that alter the meaning? Notes on LIterary Terms associated with Animal Farm. Be sure to get the notes on these: Allegory, Satire, Denotation, Connotation, Euphemism, Utopia, Dystopia, Situational Irony, Verbal Irony, and Dramatic Irony. These terms will appear on a final exam. Quiz on Chapters 4-6. Make this up ASAP. Animal Farm simulation with eleclected leaders, chores, and "harvest." Homework: Read Chapters 7 & 8 by next class.
Quick Write 27: Orwell Quotation. If people cannot write well, they cannot think well; and if they cannot think well, other people will do their thinking for them. Write about the meaning, an example, if you agree or disagree, can write be replaced with read or does that alter the meaning? Notes on LIterary Terms associated with Animal Farm. Be sure to get the notes on these: Allegory, Satire, Denotation, Connotation, Euphemism, Utopia, Dystopia, Situational Irony, Verbal Irony, and Dramatic Irony. These terms will appear on a final exam. Quiz on Chapters 4-6. Make this up ASAP. Animal Farm simulation with eleclected leaders, chores, and "harvest." Homework: Read Chapters 7 & 8 by next class.
Tuesday 1/14 and Wednesday 1/15
No Quick Write. Campaigns presented in each class. Group Evaluations completed. Voting completed and announced. Discussed Chapter 4 of Animal Farm. Homework: Read Chapters 5 & 6 of the novel. Expect a quiz.
No Quick Write. Campaigns presented in each class. Group Evaluations completed. Voting completed and announced. Discussed Chapter 4 of Animal Farm. Homework: Read Chapters 5 & 6 of the novel. Expect a quiz.
Friday 1/10 and Monday 1/13
No Quick Write. Quick discussion on the novel. Quiz on Animal Farm Chapters 1-3. Author Information on George Orwell. Students took 15 notes on the film and turned them in for points. Campaign groups work time--rubrics handed out. Homework: Campaigns will be presented on Tuesday. Each group will have 5-7 minutes for their campaign. ALSO, READ THRU CHAPTER 4.
No Quick Write. Quick discussion on the novel. Quiz on Animal Farm Chapters 1-3. Author Information on George Orwell. Students took 15 notes on the film and turned them in for points. Campaign groups work time--rubrics handed out. Homework: Campaigns will be presented on Tuesday. Each group will have 5-7 minutes for their campaign. ALSO, READ THRU CHAPTER 4.
Wednesday 1/8 and Thursday 1/9
Quick Write 26: Revolution. What does it take to have a revolution? Why would people want to revolt? What resources would you need? What steps would you take? Special Guests: Preview of the play, "Pride and Prejudice" with a scene performed for our class. EXTRA CREDIT--if you attend the play and show me your program and answer two questions, then you can earn up to 10 extra credit points. The play is on Thursday and Friday as well as Monday and Tuesday next week at 7pm. Students then took a pre-test on Rhetoric used in Old Major's speech. This assignment is on CANVAS and must be taken ASAP if you were absent. It is 12 points. Handout with rhetoric terms and discussion. Time for campaigns. Showed another example video of GOATS. Time to work on campaigns. Campaigns will be presented Tuesday and Wednesday next week. Homework: Read ANIMAL FARM Chapters 2 and 3. Quiz on 1-3 next class.
Quick Write 26: Revolution. What does it take to have a revolution? Why would people want to revolt? What resources would you need? What steps would you take? Special Guests: Preview of the play, "Pride and Prejudice" with a scene performed for our class. EXTRA CREDIT--if you attend the play and show me your program and answer two questions, then you can earn up to 10 extra credit points. The play is on Thursday and Friday as well as Monday and Tuesday next week at 7pm. Students then took a pre-test on Rhetoric used in Old Major's speech. This assignment is on CANVAS and must be taken ASAP if you were absent. It is 12 points. Handout with rhetoric terms and discussion. Time for campaigns. Showed another example video of GOATS. Time to work on campaigns. Campaigns will be presented Tuesday and Wednesday next week. Homework: Read ANIMAL FARM Chapters 2 and 3. Quiz on 1-3 next class.
Monday 1/6 and Tuesday 1/7
Quick Write 25: What do you think of Farm Animals? Which one are you most like? Least like? Write one paragraph. New Tardy policy announced--every tardy will compound your bonus points during the term. See me for details. Slacker passes handed out. Students took the Accreditation Survey. Animal Metaphor contest and groups. Campaigns assigned. Students checked out Animal Farm books. Character Chart passed out and explained. Homework: Read Chapter 1 of Animal Farm and complete the character chart for that chapter. Start thinking of campaign elements. Campaigns will likely be presented on Friday (A day) or Monday (B day).
Quick Write 25: What do you think of Farm Animals? Which one are you most like? Least like? Write one paragraph. New Tardy policy announced--every tardy will compound your bonus points during the term. See me for details. Slacker passes handed out. Students took the Accreditation Survey. Animal Metaphor contest and groups. Campaigns assigned. Students checked out Animal Farm books. Character Chart passed out and explained. Homework: Read Chapter 1 of Animal Farm and complete the character chart for that chapter. Start thinking of campaign elements. Campaigns will likely be presented on Friday (A day) or Monday (B day).
Start of Semester 2!
Last Week of the Term-- FINAL PRESENTATIONS and PORTFOLIOS.
Wednesday 12/11, Thursday 12/12, Friday 12/13
No Quick Write. Students worked on their semester final project. The thematic statements were approved. Presentations for B day will start Monday, A day starts on Tuesday. Homework: Be ready to turn in portfolios next class and present. Don't forget to add in some PIZAZZ!
No Quick Write. Students worked on their semester final project. The thematic statements were approved. Presentations for B day will start Monday, A day starts on Tuesday. Homework: Be ready to turn in portfolios next class and present. Don't forget to add in some PIZAZZ!
Monday 12/9 and Tuesday 12/10
No Quick Write. Graded annotations 6-10 (20 points). FInal discussion on DJMH. Final TEST on DJMH. Assigned semester final project. Students then divided into groups of 4-5 and formed a thematic statement for their presentation. Students will be working on these projects the rest of the week. Presentations will start on Monday.
No Quick Write. Graded annotations 6-10 (20 points). FInal discussion on DJMH. Final TEST on DJMH. Assigned semester final project. Students then divided into groups of 4-5 and formed a thematic statement for their presentation. Students will be working on these projects the rest of the week. Presentations will start on Monday.
Thursday 12/5 and Friday 12/6
Quick Write 23: Troubled Friend. How do you approach a friend you know is in trouble? I read a scenario to the class and they responded. If you were absent, make up your own scenario and write about how you would help. Reviewed Chapters 6-8. Work Day. Students turned in "Demon Lover" paragraph along with the green sheet of notes on Mood. Students used time to check annotations or read through the end of the book. Showed a map of what Jekyll's house looked like. See below. Homework: FInish the novel and Annotate. It will be collected next class and graded during the test. Study --final test on DJMH next time.
Quick Write 23: Troubled Friend. How do you approach a friend you know is in trouble? I read a scenario to the class and they responded. If you were absent, make up your own scenario and write about how you would help. Reviewed Chapters 6-8. Work Day. Students turned in "Demon Lover" paragraph along with the green sheet of notes on Mood. Students used time to check annotations or read through the end of the book. Showed a map of what Jekyll's house looked like. See below. Homework: FInish the novel and Annotate. It will be collected next class and graded during the test. Study --final test on DJMH next time.
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Tuesday 12/3 and Wednesday 12/4
Quick Write 22: Duality of Man. Write about a time when you were KIND. Write about a time when you were MEAN. How can be both? Is it a 50/50 split? Checked Annotations 3-5. Discussed how MOOD is created in a story. Handout practice mood with two sections of DJMH. Listened to the story "Demon Lover" by Elizabeth Bowen. Recorded phrases of mood and setting for the story. You can listen to the story here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cKi0_RkWNaI
Homework: Read Chapters 6-8 and ANNOTATE!
Quick Write 22: Duality of Man. Write about a time when you were KIND. Write about a time when you were MEAN. How can be both? Is it a 50/50 split? Checked Annotations 3-5. Discussed how MOOD is created in a story. Handout practice mood with two sections of DJMH. Listened to the story "Demon Lover" by Elizabeth Bowen. Recorded phrases of mood and setting for the story. You can listen to the story here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cKi0_RkWNaI
Homework: Read Chapters 6-8 and ANNOTATE!
Tuesday 11/24 and Monday 12/2
Quick Write 21: Expectations: What expectations are set for you and others by the community? How do these expectations get set? Is this good or bad? What happens when expections are not met? How could it be changed? Are goals the same as expectations? Reading Time, Quick Write, and Annotation Check. Quiz on Chapters 1 & 2. Homework: Read DJMH 3-5 and ANNOTATE--Always ANNOTATE.
Quick Write 21: Expectations: What expectations are set for you and others by the community? How do these expectations get set? Is this good or bad? What happens when expections are not met? How could it be changed? Are goals the same as expectations? Reading Time, Quick Write, and Annotation Check. Quiz on Chapters 1 & 2. Homework: Read DJMH 3-5 and ANNOTATE--Always ANNOTATE.
Friday 11/22 and Monday 11/25
No Quick Write. Returned LOTF to book depository. Notes on Victorian England -- see ppt attached below. Take a look at it because it tells you how to annotate your hard copy of the novel. Passed out copies of The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. Watched the extra credit LOTF Talk SHows. Homework: Read Chapters 1&2 of LOTF and Annotate.
No Quick Write. Returned LOTF to book depository. Notes on Victorian England -- see ppt attached below. Take a look at it because it tells you how to annotate your hard copy of the novel. Passed out copies of The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. Watched the extra credit LOTF Talk SHows. Homework: Read Chapters 1&2 of LOTF and Annotate.
Wednesday 11/20 and Thursday 11/21
No Quick Write. Review Game and Final Test on LOTF.
No Quick Write. Review Game and Final Test on LOTF.
Monday 11/18 and Tuesday 11/19
Quick Write 20: "The Logical Song." Listen to the song/lyrics by Supertramp. What connections can you make to Lord of the Flies? QUICK WRITES 11-20 ARE NOW DUE AND WILL BE GRADED THIS WEEK. After discussing the quick write, students were assigned an in-class essay on the novel. This was shared with me via Google. I will print these since it is due at the end of the period. Homework: Study for test. We will play a review game before the test next class. Also, if you are doing extra credit it is due on Friday. Books will also be returned on Friday.
Quick Write 20: "The Logical Song." Listen to the song/lyrics by Supertramp. What connections can you make to Lord of the Flies? QUICK WRITES 11-20 ARE NOW DUE AND WILL BE GRADED THIS WEEK. After discussing the quick write, students were assigned an in-class essay on the novel. This was shared with me via Google. I will print these since it is due at the end of the period. Homework: Study for test. We will play a review game before the test next class. Also, if you are doing extra credit it is due on Friday. Books will also be returned on Friday.
Friday, 11/15
Extra Credit for 2nd Term!
Create a talk show (think Oprah or Dr. Oz) which shows the boys five years in the future. You could include the interviewer, naval officer, child psychologist, the boys, boys' parents, and so on. You may work with other students in any of Mrs. King's 11H classes. Aim for approximately 5ish minutes. Record it and share it with Mrs. King via email, flash drive, or link. DUE on Friday 11/22.
Extra Credit for 2nd Term!
Create a talk show (think Oprah or Dr. Oz) which shows the boys five years in the future. You could include the interviewer, naval officer, child psychologist, the boys, boys' parents, and so on. You may work with other students in any of Mrs. King's 11H classes. Aim for approximately 5ish minutes. Record it and share it with Mrs. King via email, flash drive, or link. DUE on Friday 11/22.
Wednesday 11/13 & Thursday 11/14
Quick Write 19: Ending. Write about your reaction to the ending of the book. Also, write what you think the theme is and write about 3 symbols telling what they represent. QUICK WRITES WILL BE DUE NEXT TIME!!! Make sure your Blog Book is ready to turn in. Watched the ending of the movie. Reviewed questions from Chapters 1-8. Reviewed Golding Information and quotations. Discussed connections to LOTF that are still current today. Homework: Start studying for your final test. Next class we will review and do a short essay. The Test will be on Wednesday 11/20 for A day and Thursday 11/21 for B day.
Quick Write 19: Ending. Write about your reaction to the ending of the book. Also, write what you think the theme is and write about 3 symbols telling what they represent. QUICK WRITES WILL BE DUE NEXT TIME!!! Make sure your Blog Book is ready to turn in. Watched the ending of the movie. Reviewed questions from Chapters 1-8. Reviewed Golding Information and quotations. Discussed connections to LOTF that are still current today. Homework: Start studying for your final test. Next class we will review and do a short essay. The Test will be on Wednesday 11/20 for A day and Thursday 11/21 for B day.
Monday 11/11 & Tuesday 11/12
Quick Write 18: --B day VETERAN'S DAY thoughts. A day THANK YOU THOUGHTS--what should a thank you note include. Jigsaw activity with questions from Chapters 9 & 10 of LOTF. Students were assigned a question to answer thoroughly with the support of two quotes with page numbers. After 10 minutes students then met with others who had the same question. They compared answers and decided what to present to the class. The class took notes on the presentations in order to have answers on all the questions. Homework: Finish the novel, by reading Chapters 11 & 12.
Quick Write 18: --B day VETERAN'S DAY thoughts. A day THANK YOU THOUGHTS--what should a thank you note include. Jigsaw activity with questions from Chapters 9 & 10 of LOTF. Students were assigned a question to answer thoroughly with the support of two quotes with page numbers. After 10 minutes students then met with others who had the same question. They compared answers and decided what to present to the class. The class took notes on the presentations in order to have answers on all the questions. Homework: Finish the novel, by reading Chapters 11 & 12.
Thursday 11/7 & Friday 11/8
Quick Write 17: Das Bus - Parody. Watch the episode of "The Simpsons." Bullet point all the connections to Lord of the Flies. Include the counterpart for Bart, Lisa, Nelson and Millhouse. Discussed afterwards. Students then resumed work on their character maps. These were turned in by the end of the class period. A packet of questions from Chapters 1-7 was then passed out. These questions are NOT an assignment, but rather a study aid for the test which will be coming up in about three more class periods. Homework: Read Chapters 9 & 10 by next class.
Quick Write 17: Das Bus - Parody. Watch the episode of "The Simpsons." Bullet point all the connections to Lord of the Flies. Include the counterpart for Bart, Lisa, Nelson and Millhouse. Discussed afterwards. Students then resumed work on their character maps. These were turned in by the end of the class period. A packet of questions from Chapters 1-7 was then passed out. These questions are NOT an assignment, but rather a study aid for the test which will be coming up in about three more class periods. Homework: Read Chapters 9 & 10 by next class.
Tuesday 11/5 and Wednesday 11/6
Quick Write 16: Slang. The boys in the book use British Slang. Make a mini dictionary with three slang entries. For each entry include the word, the part of speech, the pronunciation, the definition and an example. Keep your entries G or PG please! Shared some Slang with the class. Students then were assigned a character map for one of the significant characters in the novel. WIth a partner or two, students created their map to show thoughts, feelings, actions, and hopes. Each section had two claims and two quotations for support, as well as a symbol. A legend explaining the symbols should be included. These will also be worked on next class and turned in then. Homework: Masks due next class. Reading POSTPONED one class period.
Quick Write 16: Slang. The boys in the book use British Slang. Make a mini dictionary with three slang entries. For each entry include the word, the part of speech, the pronunciation, the definition and an example. Keep your entries G or PG please! Shared some Slang with the class. Students then were assigned a character map for one of the significant characters in the novel. WIth a partner or two, students created their map to show thoughts, feelings, actions, and hopes. Each section had two claims and two quotations for support, as well as a symbol. A legend explaining the symbols should be included. These will also be worked on next class and turned in then. Homework: Masks due next class. Reading POSTPONED one class period.
Friday 11/1 and Monday 11/4
Quick Write 15: Allegory? How is Lord of the Flies like Lone Peak High School. Think metaphorically! How could this novel be considered a moral or religious allegory? Could it be a political allegory? Checked Notice and Note. Discussed Chapters 5 and 6. Students then did a close read of part of Chapter 5 and wrote a paragraph of analysis. Homework: Read Chapters 7 & 8 by next class. Work on your MASK which is due the end of next week.
Quick Write 15: Allegory? How is Lord of the Flies like Lone Peak High School. Think metaphorically! How could this novel be considered a moral or religious allegory? Could it be a political allegory? Checked Notice and Note. Discussed Chapters 5 and 6. Students then did a close read of part of Chapter 5 and wrote a paragraph of analysis. Homework: Read Chapters 7 & 8 by next class. Work on your MASK which is due the end of next week.
Wednesday 10/30 and Thursday 10/31
Quick Write 14: Society: What is your responsibility to society? Consider family, friends, neighbors, teachers, bosses, and so on. OR Halloween . Check Notice and Note chart. Author notes and Coral Island connection. Assigned MASK - Due November 7 and November 8 next week. Finished MAPS in groups. Turned in Map with notes.
Quick Write 14: Society: What is your responsibility to society? Consider family, friends, neighbors, teachers, bosses, and so on. OR Halloween . Check Notice and Note chart. Author notes and Coral Island connection. Assigned MASK - Due November 7 and November 8 next week. Finished MAPS in groups. Turned in Map with notes.
Friday 11/2 and Monday 11/4
Quick Write 15: Aleegory? How is LOTF like LPHS? How could LOTF be a religious or social allegory? Discussed. Close read of Chapter 5 with paragraph assessment. Done in class. Homework: Read through Chapters 7 & 8 by next class.
Quick Write 15: Aleegory? How is LOTF like LPHS? How could LOTF be a religious or social allegory? Discussed. Close read of Chapter 5 with paragraph assessment. Done in class. Homework: Read through Chapters 7 & 8 by next class.
Wednesday 10/230and Thursday 10/31
Quick Write 14: B day--Society--what is your responsibility to it? A Day -- On Halloween Night the pumpkins began to....(finish the story. Checked Notice and Note chart. Discussed the novel. Author notes and connection to Coral Island. Finished map and turned in along with notes. Adjusted reading schedule--everything is due one period later. Assigned MASK-due November 7 for B day and November 8 for A day. Homework: Have thru Chapter 6 read by next class. Start working on your mask.
Quick Write 14: B day--Society--what is your responsibility to it? A Day -- On Halloween Night the pumpkins began to....(finish the story. Checked Notice and Note chart. Discussed the novel. Author notes and connection to Coral Island. Finished map and turned in along with notes. Adjusted reading schedule--everything is due one period later. Assigned MASK-due November 7 for B day and November 8 for A day. Homework: Have thru Chapter 6 read by next class. Start working on your mask.
.Monday 10/28 and Tuesday 10/29
Added to Quick Write 13--Who in the class would be the best leader if our class were stranded on a desert island? Also discussed questions from Chapters 1-4. Played Bluffarama to review. Homework: Keep up with reading--Chapters 5 & 6. Keep a chart with at least two things that you notice from each chapter. Chart should include: Notice, Page #, and Note why it is meaningful.
Added to Quick Write 13--Who in the class would be the best leader if our class were stranded on a desert island? Also discussed questions from Chapters 1-4. Played Bluffarama to review. Homework: Keep up with reading--Chapters 5 & 6. Keep a chart with at least two things that you notice from each chapter. Chart should include: Notice, Page #, and Note why it is meaningful.
A4--due to lockdown we did not have class. I will adjust things to keep you up to date on Tuesday. Please still read thru CHapter 4
Thursday 10/23 and Friday 10/24
Quick WRite 13: Leadership. List at least three qualities of a good leader and explain why they are important. Do you believe some people are more suited to leadership positions than others? Why? And, lastly, if our class was stranded on a desert island without any adults, who would you choose as leader? Justify your choice.
Discussed Chapters 1 & 2 including the Importance of the conch, the fire, how the boys got on the island and so on. Survival Group Activity. Students had to decide who would survive based on brief descriptions and limited space on a life boat. We will discuss this next class. Map assignment is ongoing, not homework, but will revisit in next week. Homework: Read Chapters 3 and 4. Keep a chart with at least two things that you notice from each chapter. Chart should include: Notice, Page #, and Note why it is meaningful. This will be checked in class next time. Possible pop quiz on Chapers 1-4 as well.
Quick WRite 13: Leadership. List at least three qualities of a good leader and explain why they are important. Do you believe some people are more suited to leadership positions than others? Why? And, lastly, if our class was stranded on a desert island without any adults, who would you choose as leader? Justify your choice.
Discussed Chapters 1 & 2 including the Importance of the conch, the fire, how the boys got on the island and so on. Survival Group Activity. Students had to decide who would survive based on brief descriptions and limited space on a life boat. We will discuss this next class. Map assignment is ongoing, not homework, but will revisit in next week. Homework: Read Chapters 3 and 4. Keep a chart with at least two things that you notice from each chapter. Chart should include: Notice, Page #, and Note why it is meaningful. This will be checked in class next time. Possible pop quiz on Chapers 1-4 as well.
Tuesday 10/21 and Wednesday 10/22
Quick Write 12: Write an acrostic poem for the word SURVIVAL. Checked out Lord of the Flies books. Students started reading Chapters 1 and 2 and started to fill out a character chart. Reading schedule bookmarks were all handed out. Then students got into groups of 2-3 and began mapping the island based on description in the book. Be sure to take notes from the text to verify your choices. Homework: Continue reading LOTF thru Chapter 2 by Thursday/Friday.
Quick Write 12: Write an acrostic poem for the word SURVIVAL. Checked out Lord of the Flies books. Students started reading Chapters 1 and 2 and started to fill out a character chart. Reading schedule bookmarks were all handed out. Then students got into groups of 2-3 and began mapping the island based on description in the book. Be sure to take notes from the text to verify your choices. Homework: Continue reading LOTF thru Chapter 2 by Thursday/Friday.
TERM 2
Wednesday 10/16
No Quick Write. Wrapped up Shakespeare Unit with insults and pictionary with words that Shakespeare added to the English language through his writing. Returned newspapers. NO HOMEWORK! Have a great Fall Break!
No Quick Write. Wrapped up Shakespeare Unit with insults and pictionary with words that Shakespeare added to the English language through his writing. Returned newspapers. NO HOMEWORK! Have a great Fall Break!
Monday 10/14 & Tuesday 10/15
No Quick Write. Watched scenes from Act 5. Played review game. Final Test. Returned Newspapers--which were AMAZING for the most part! No Homework. Have a WONDERFUL Fall Break!
No Quick Write. Watched scenes from Act 5. Played review game. Final Test. Returned Newspapers--which were AMAZING for the most part! No Homework. Have a WONDERFUL Fall Break!
Extra Credit Opportunity. Shakespeare coined many words. On the blank side of an index card find one word that he "made" or coined. Illustrate it with the word and a picture. If you are not a good artist, you can use clip art, but it should be glued down completely. This should kind of look like a professional flash card. Add a border and use color. Write your name on the lined side and include your class period. These will be added to our Shakespeare board. This is worth between 5-7 points, depending on how well you followed directions. One per person. I am also limiting it to the first 7 people from each class period, A1, A4, and B5. I WILL BE PICKY! If you check this website--this is one of your rewards!! This is due by the Term Deadline or before.
END OF TERM 1 DEADLINE is October 11th for all Redos.
Thursday 10/10 and Friday 10/11
Assembly Schedule for Spirit Bowl. No Quick Write. Newspaper group evaluations and sharing. Line Translation Assessment-- See me ASAP to make this up. Must be done in class - 20 points. Act 5 review and scenes. Homework: Study for Macbeth Final Test on Monday. Read thru packets, look at Shakespeare notes.
Assembly Schedule for Spirit Bowl. No Quick Write. Newspaper group evaluations and sharing. Line Translation Assessment-- See me ASAP to make this up. Must be done in class - 20 points. Act 5 review and scenes. Homework: Study for Macbeth Final Test on Monday. Read thru packets, look at Shakespeare notes.
Tuesday 10/8 and Wednesday 10/9
Quick Write 11: Act 4. Answer at least 2 of the following questions: Betrayal--Are Lady Macbeth's feelings justified? Explain. Describe a time when you mistrusted someone. Do any of the characters remind you of someone? What advice would you give Malcolm and Macduff?
Watched scenes from Act 4 of Macbeth. Passed out Act 5 packet. We will discuss this next class. Homework: Newspapers will be due on Thursday. Also, remewmber, end of the Term deadline is on Friday, October 11th .
Quick Write 11: Act 4. Answer at least 2 of the following questions: Betrayal--Are Lady Macbeth's feelings justified? Explain. Describe a time when you mistrusted someone. Do any of the characters remind you of someone? What advice would you give Malcolm and Macduff?
Watched scenes from Act 4 of Macbeth. Passed out Act 5 packet. We will discuss this next class. Homework: Newspapers will be due on Thursday. Also, remewmber, end of the Term deadline is on Friday, October 11th .
Monday, 10/7
No Quick Write. Students worked on their Newspaper which is due on Friday.
No Quick Write. Students worked on their Newspaper which is due on Friday.
Wednesday 10/2 (SHORT DAY) and Thursday 10/3 and Friday 10/4
No Quick Write. Watched two scenes from the Macbeth movie; Murder on the train and the Banquet. Discussed. Students then turned in their ACT 3 packet. Went over basic summaries of ACT 4. Newspaper work time. Homework: Work on newspaper. Due on Thursday (A DAY) or Friday (B DAY).
No Quick Write. Watched two scenes from the Macbeth movie; Murder on the train and the Banquet. Discussed. Students then turned in their ACT 3 packet. Went over basic summaries of ACT 4. Newspaper work time. Homework: Work on newspaper. Due on Thursday (A DAY) or Friday (B DAY).
Monday 9/30 and Tuesday 10/1
No Quick Write. Discussed questions from Macbeth so far. Discussed annotations from ACT 3. Students read as much of ACT 3 as possible in small groups. Homework: Finish translating the ACT 3 packet and the questions. EXTRA CREDIT: Bring in an ad, comic, or other use of SHAKESPEARE in today's world. Up to 5 points per item.
No Quick Write. Discussed questions from Macbeth so far. Discussed annotations from ACT 3. Students read as much of ACT 3 as possible in small groups. Homework: Finish translating the ACT 3 packet and the questions. EXTRA CREDIT: Bring in an ad, comic, or other use of SHAKESPEARE in today's world. Up to 5 points per item.
Thursday 9/26 and Friday 9/27
No Quick Write. William Shakespeare Biography video with questions. Watch the video and complete the questions. Start on Act 3 with the Graphic Novels and packet. If you are confused, look things up in NO FEAR SHAKESPEARE. Homework: Annotate the summaries in the Act 3 packet. Also, start translating the lines on page 4 of the Act 3 packet.
No Quick Write. William Shakespeare Biography video with questions. Watch the video and complete the questions. Start on Act 3 with the Graphic Novels and packet. If you are confused, look things up in NO FEAR SHAKESPEARE. Homework: Annotate the summaries in the Act 3 packet. Also, start translating the lines on page 4 of the Act 3 packet.
Tuesday 9/24 & Wednesday 9/25
Quick Write #10: Act 2. Describe something in your life that can be both foul and fair. Compare and contrast Macbeth and Banquo. Describe a time when you had to make a difficult decision. Write about any two of the above prompts. BLOG BOOKS DUE 1-10 = 50 points. They will be graded by next week! Quick graded ACT 2 homework--Annotations on Summary section. Read part of MB Act 2 in Graphic Novel. Watched 3 scenes from the movie. Cathryn Tucker from the Career Center came in to let students know about an upcoming test that can help them with scholarships. Homework: Act 2 Translate lines in the packet. Write down the "gist" for each section. Due next class.
Quick Write #10: Act 2. Describe something in your life that can be both foul and fair. Compare and contrast Macbeth and Banquo. Describe a time when you had to make a difficult decision. Write about any two of the above prompts. BLOG BOOKS DUE 1-10 = 50 points. They will be graded by next week! Quick graded ACT 2 homework--Annotations on Summary section. Read part of MB Act 2 in Graphic Novel. Watched 3 scenes from the movie. Cathryn Tucker from the Career Center came in to let students know about an upcoming test that can help them with scholarships. Homework: Act 2 Translate lines in the packet. Write down the "gist" for each section. Due next class.
Friday 9/20 & Monday 9/23
Quick Write #9: The Future. If you could know the future, would you want to? Why or why not? How do you think Macbeth knowing the future is impacting him so far? Tragic Hero/Tragic Flaw discussion. Act 1 Packet, translated lines from two different sections. Then we watched part of Act 1 and students took some notes in their packet. Students also answered any three of the questions on the back page. Collected (20 points). Homework: Read the SUMMARY section of the ACT 2 packet. Annotate by interacting with the text so I know you read and understood it. This will be due next class. 10 points.
Quick Write #9: The Future. If you could know the future, would you want to? Why or why not? How do you think Macbeth knowing the future is impacting him so far? Tragic Hero/Tragic Flaw discussion. Act 1 Packet, translated lines from two different sections. Then we watched part of Act 1 and students took some notes in their packet. Students also answered any three of the questions on the back page. Collected (20 points). Homework: Read the SUMMARY section of the ACT 2 packet. Annotate by interacting with the text so I know you read and understood it. This will be due next class. 10 points.
Wednesday 9/18 & Thursday 9/19
Quick Write #8: Macbeth. Look at the various pictures. What stands out? What do you notice? Repetition? Colors? Symbols? Hidden Analysis. IF YOU MISSED THIS, YOU'LL NEED TO COME IN TO SEE THE PHOTOS. Background information and notes on Macbeth: Ideas, Motifs, Background and Structure. Discussed the idea of a Tragic Hero. Handed out the ACT 1 packet of Macbeth. Read Act 1, scenes 1, 2, 3, and 4. Started Scene 5. No Homework.
Quick Write #8: Macbeth. Look at the various pictures. What stands out? What do you notice? Repetition? Colors? Symbols? Hidden Analysis. IF YOU MISSED THIS, YOU'LL NEED TO COME IN TO SEE THE PHOTOS. Background information and notes on Macbeth: Ideas, Motifs, Background and Structure. Discussed the idea of a Tragic Hero. Handed out the ACT 1 packet of Macbeth. Read Act 1, scenes 1, 2, 3, and 4. Started Scene 5. No Homework.
Monday 9/16 and Tuesday 9/17
No Quick Write. Improvaganza! Acted out 5 different plots. Students then wrote the plot in a sentence or two. At the end we talked about how they were all Shakespeare plays. Shakespeare has stayed popular through hundreds of years. NO HOMEWORK.
No Quick Write. Improvaganza! Acted out 5 different plots. Students then wrote the plot in a sentence or two. At the end we talked about how they were all Shakespeare plays. Shakespeare has stayed popular through hundreds of years. NO HOMEWORK.
Thursday 9/12 and Friday 9/13
Quick Write #7: Topic. Theme. Thesis. Watch the trailer of "A Dog's Purpose." List 3-5 topics, 1-2 themes, and write 1 thesis statement. Students viewed ACT scores/comparison. Returned work. Students started a thematic essay on "The Lady of Shalott" in class. Then they compared their writing to Well Done, Developing, and Not Yet examples of student writing. Homework: Finish and polish your theme essay on the poem. It is due next class. Print a copy to turn in.
Quick Write #7: Topic. Theme. Thesis. Watch the trailer of "A Dog's Purpose." List 3-5 topics, 1-2 themes, and write 1 thesis statement. Students viewed ACT scores/comparison. Returned work. Students started a thematic essay on "The Lady of Shalott" in class. Then they compared their writing to Well Done, Developing, and Not Yet examples of student writing. Homework: Finish and polish your theme essay on the poem. It is due next class. Print a copy to turn in.
Tuesday 9/10 and Wednesday 9/11
Quick Write #6: Lady of Shalott. Write (in rhyming lines) what the lady would see if this took place in modern times. Also decide if you think this poem is more tragic or more hopeful. Defend your answer. Six word Summary Stories were stamped with a "Camelot Crown." We discussed: syntax, parallelism, poetic license, and theme. We then discussed more of the content in the poem. Students then worked in pairs or small groups to analyze the form of the poem. They completed a packet, which ended with the idea of theme. The poem, six word summary, and packet were all collected for 25 points. No Homework.
Quick Write #6: Lady of Shalott. Write (in rhyming lines) what the lady would see if this took place in modern times. Also decide if you think this poem is more tragic or more hopeful. Defend your answer. Six word Summary Stories were stamped with a "Camelot Crown." We discussed: syntax, parallelism, poetic license, and theme. We then discussed more of the content in the poem. Students then worked in pairs or small groups to analyze the form of the poem. They completed a packet, which ended with the idea of theme. The poem, six word summary, and packet were all collected for 25 points. No Homework.
Friday 9/6 and Monday 9/9
Took Name Quiz. Make this up ASAP if you were absent. You have until Friday.
Quick Write 5: Story Picture. Create a very short story about the lady in the picture. Shared stories. Handed out RULES OF NOTICE bookmarks. Discussed use. Listened to and annotated "The Lady of Shalott." Started analyzing. Homework: Write a 6 word summary of the poem.
Took Name Quiz. Make this up ASAP if you were absent. You have until Friday.
Quick Write 5: Story Picture. Create a very short story about the lady in the picture. Shared stories. Handed out RULES OF NOTICE bookmarks. Discussed use. Listened to and annotated "The Lady of Shalott." Started analyzing. Homework: Write a 6 word summary of the poem.
Wednesday 9/4 and Thursday 9/5
No Quick Write. Students took both the ACT English and ACT Reading tests during class to get baseline scores. IF YOU WERE ABSENT, SEE ME TO MAKE THIS UP. We will be reviewing skills during the year to help students improve their scores. Homework: Study for Name Quiz.
No Quick Write. Students took both the ACT English and ACT Reading tests during class to get baseline scores. IF YOU WERE ABSENT, SEE ME TO MAKE THIS UP. We will be reviewing skills during the year to help students improve their scores. Homework: Study for Name Quiz.
Friday 8/30 and Tuesday 9/3
Quick Write #4: Last Man Standing - Food. If you were absent, then consider this a Free Write. In class assessment on Pandora's Box with reflection. If you were absent, see me ASAP to make this up. Handed back Silent Art Gallery Notes and Icarus Art Interpretation. No Homework, but study names for Name Quiz on Friday (A) and Monday (B).
Quick Write #4: Last Man Standing - Food. If you were absent, then consider this a Free Write. In class assessment on Pandora's Box with reflection. If you were absent, see me ASAP to make this up. Handed back Silent Art Gallery Notes and Icarus Art Interpretation. No Homework, but study names for Name Quiz on Friday (A) and Monday (B).
Wednesday 8/28 and Thursday 8/29
Quick Write #3: Art Analysis Practice. What do you notice in the painting? What is unique about the perspective and the proportions. What stands out and what meaning do you think the artist intended? Looked at Peter Breugel's painting to analyze. Returned Letters. Practice for Name Quiz next Friday (1/6) or Monday (1/9). Then students worked in groups to analyze Icarus art and poetry. Completed and collected a worksheet on these items. No Homework.
Quick Write #3: Art Analysis Practice. What do you notice in the painting? What is unique about the perspective and the proportions. What stands out and what meaning do you think the artist intended? Looked at Peter Breugel's painting to analyze. Returned Letters. Practice for Name Quiz next Friday (1/6) or Monday (1/9). Then students worked in groups to analyze Icarus art and poetry. Completed and collected a worksheet on these items. No Homework.
Monday 8/26 and Tuesday 8/27
Quick Write #2: Parental Advice. Give examples of advice you have received from your parents, how you feel about it and why. Index cards to explain project. Silent Art Gallery Walk. Vote for the 5 best interpretations of the myth. Winners and others present. Turned in gallery walk paper, project, and index card. Homework: None. NAME QUIZ next week.
Quick Write #2: Parental Advice. Give examples of advice you have received from your parents, how you feel about it and why. Index cards to explain project. Silent Art Gallery Walk. Vote for the 5 best interpretations of the myth. Winners and others present. Turned in gallery walk paper, project, and index card. Homework: None. NAME QUIZ next week.
Thursday 8/22 and Friday 8/23
Quick Write #1: Golding Quotation. "The writer probably knows what he meant when he wrote a book but he should immediately forget what he meant when he's written it." 1. How do you interpret this quote? 2. Do you agree or disagree, why? 3. How does this quote relate to us as readers or writers? 4. What does it say about how we might approach a text?. Our essential question of the day is: What is Literary Analysis? Read the myth of Icarus and Daedalus. See attached. Watched three video interpretations taking note of differences and emphasis on the back of the myth. Assigned art project which shows your interpretation of the Icarus myth. SCHOOL PICTURES TAKEN DURING CLASS. Homework: Interpreting Meaning though Art - 40 points. Due MONDAY!!! 8/26. Create your own interpretation of the myth. In other words, what message do YOU think the author intended?
Quick Write #1: Golding Quotation. "The writer probably knows what he meant when he wrote a book but he should immediately forget what he meant when he's written it." 1. How do you interpret this quote? 2. Do you agree or disagree, why? 3. How does this quote relate to us as readers or writers? 4. What does it say about how we might approach a text?. Our essential question of the day is: What is Literary Analysis? Read the myth of Icarus and Daedalus. See attached. Watched three video interpretations taking note of differences and emphasis on the back of the myth. Assigned art project which shows your interpretation of the Icarus myth. SCHOOL PICTURES TAKEN DURING CLASS. Homework: Interpreting Meaning though Art - 40 points. Due MONDAY!!! 8/26. Create your own interpretation of the myth. In other words, what message do YOU think the author intended?
Tuesday 8/20 and Wednesday 8/21
Welcome! Students received a Disclosure Document and a Parent/Student letter. Both should be read, signed, and returned next class with parent signatures. They are worth 10 points a piece. Students also received Slacker Passes--2 per term. Then students were divided into groups of four and proceeded to work on Breakout Boxes to develop teamwork, review, and use some creative thinking. Homework: Write a letter of introduction to Mrs. King explaining why you deserve a spot in her class. What do you have to offer? Also tell me about yourself. This should be typed, proper letter format, it can be single spaced, one page. Also don't forget your signatures! The letter is 20 points. Signatures are 5 each. And, FINALLY, bring a composition notebook to use as your blog book for the year. These will be kept on the back bookshelves.
Welcome! Students received a Disclosure Document and a Parent/Student letter. Both should be read, signed, and returned next class with parent signatures. They are worth 10 points a piece. Students also received Slacker Passes--2 per term. Then students were divided into groups of four and proceeded to work on Breakout Boxes to develop teamwork, review, and use some creative thinking. Homework: Write a letter of introduction to Mrs. King explaining why you deserve a spot in her class. What do you have to offer? Also tell me about yourself. This should be typed, proper letter format, it can be single spaced, one page. Also don't forget your signatures! The letter is 20 points. Signatures are 5 each. And, FINALLY, bring a composition notebook to use as your blog book for the year. These will be kept on the back bookshelves.
WELCOME TO ENGLISH 11 HONORS! 2019-2020
Friday 5/24
Last Day!!! Final Exam.
Last Day!!! Final Exam.
Wednesday 5/22
No Quick Write. Reviewed for FINAL EXAM. Jigsaw Groups. Jeopardy. Homework: Study for your final on Friday and bring slacker passes for absences, if needed.
No Quick Write. Reviewed for FINAL EXAM. Jigsaw Groups. Jeopardy. Homework: Study for your final on Friday and bring slacker passes for absences, if needed.
Monday 5/20
No Quick Write. You may take your Blog Books home, if your last grade has been recorded. Look Book Rotations (20 points). Students presented their Look Book 3 times in small groups. Collected Look Books and Rotation Sheet. Homework: Bring any "old" English assignments to study for final on Wednesday! Final will be on Friday this week.
No Quick Write. You may take your Blog Books home, if your last grade has been recorded. Look Book Rotations (20 points). Students presented their Look Book 3 times in small groups. Collected Look Books and Rotation Sheet. Homework: Bring any "old" English assignments to study for final on Wednesday! Final will be on Friday this week.
Thursday 5/16
Quick Write 53: The End. What do you think happened? Are you sure? :-)
Look Book Work time. STUCO themes due. Homework: Look Book. IT MUST BE HERE ON MONDAY, even if you are not. NO SLACKER PASSES.
Quick Write 53: The End. What do you think happened? Are you sure? :-)
Look Book Work time. STUCO themes due. Homework: Look Book. IT MUST BE HERE ON MONDAY, even if you are not. NO SLACKER PASSES.
Tuesday 5/14
No Quick Write. Returned work. Offered extra credit for STUCO Theme suggestions--up to 5 points. DUE on Thursday. LOOK BOOK Work Time. Homework: Look Book. Be ready to discuss the book next time. All textbooks will be turned in on Monday--unless you need to keep them to study from.
No Quick Write. Returned work. Offered extra credit for STUCO Theme suggestions--up to 5 points. DUE on Thursday. LOOK BOOK Work Time. Homework: Look Book. Be ready to discuss the book next time. All textbooks will be turned in on Monday--unless you need to keep them to study from.
Friday 5/10
No Quick Write. Checked post it notes. Worked on LOOK BOOK. Homework: Finish the novel. Work on LOOK BOOK.
No Quick Write. Checked post it notes. Worked on LOOK BOOK. Homework: Finish the novel. Work on LOOK BOOK.
SWednesday 5/8
Quick Write 52: Confusing? Connections? Write about something from the novel that you would like to discuss. Assigned the LOOK BOOK. Showed examples. THis is the final project of the year and will be due on May 20th. They will be presented in small groups. I need to know your topic, so please sign up with me to ensure there are not too many look books on the same subject. 150 points! Homework: Read Ocean 10-12 and do 3 post it note annotations. Start thinking of a theme for your LOOK BOOK.
Quick Write 52: Confusing? Connections? Write about something from the novel that you would like to discuss. Assigned the LOOK BOOK. Showed examples. THis is the final project of the year and will be due on May 20th. They will be presented in small groups. I need to know your topic, so please sign up with me to ensure there are not too many look books on the same subject. 150 points! Homework: Read Ocean 10-12 and do 3 post it note annotations. Start thinking of a theme for your LOOK BOOK.
Monday 5/6
Quick Write 51: Free Choice. "You are the ultimate EDITOR for you." What do you think that means? Collected Ch. 1-5 worksheet. Watched Neil Gaiman interview at this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KAfR4XxBlNM Discussed Archetypes (EXCEPT A1--will catch you up next class, too many students were gone for AP Testing. Homework: Read Chapters 6-9 of Ocean at the End of the Lane. 3 post it notes.
LOOK BOOK FILE:
Quick Write 51: Free Choice. "You are the ultimate EDITOR for you." What do you think that means? Collected Ch. 1-5 worksheet. Watched Neil Gaiman interview at this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KAfR4XxBlNM Discussed Archetypes (EXCEPT A1--will catch you up next class, too many students were gone for AP Testing. Homework: Read Chapters 6-9 of Ocean at the End of the Lane. 3 post it notes.
LOOK BOOK FILE:
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Thursday 5/2
Quick Write 50: Senior Year! What are you looking forward to? What are you dreading? Returned Sonnets and Character Maps. Discussed college recommendations. Checked post it notes -- 10 points. See below to improve yours. Discussed the reading. Homework: Read thru Chapter 5 of Oceans. Complete the Chapter 1-5 worksheet. Do all 8 questions on the front. ONLY do 5 comments on the back in the Rules of Notice boxes. No more than 2 comments per box.
Quick Write 50: Senior Year! What are you looking forward to? What are you dreading? Returned Sonnets and Character Maps. Discussed college recommendations. Checked post it notes -- 10 points. See below to improve yours. Discussed the reading. Homework: Read thru Chapter 5 of Oceans. Complete the Chapter 1-5 worksheet. Do all 8 questions on the front. ONLY do 5 comments on the back in the Rules of Notice boxes. No more than 2 comments per box.
Ideas for what to Annotate on your post-it notes...
Label with a Rules of Notice topic and Chapter number. Might be MORE HELPFUL to label with a TOPIC for your potential Look Book!
Make a comment on something significant.
Ask yourself what stood out.
Write a question, but be sure to answer it.
Find an example of magical realism and comment on it.
Connect to self, world, or other texts.
Find the most important line of the page or chapter...explain your choice.
Label with a Rules of Notice topic and Chapter number. Might be MORE HELPFUL to label with a TOPIC for your potential Look Book!
Make a comment on something significant.
Ask yourself what stood out.
Write a question, but be sure to answer it.
Find an example of magical realism and comment on it.
Connect to self, world, or other texts.
Find the most important line of the page or chapter...explain your choice.
Tuesday 4/30
Quick Write 49: Starter Quetsions. Do you believe in magic? What is the difference between a sea and an ocean? When is the last time you were near one? What do you know about Neil Gaiman? Write a paragraph about one or two of the previous questions. TURNED IN MEMORY. Checked out Ocean at the End of the Lane by Neil Gaiman. Watched trailers to determine a definition for the genre Magical Realism. (Trailer suggestions: Field of Dreams, Life of Pi, Midnight in Paris, Secret Life of Walter Mitty) Read the Prologue together. Passed out 3 post it notes. Homework: Students should be looking for things that stand out, that make you question, use your RULES of NOTICE bookmark and label your post its. You should have 3 on this first section--thru Chapter 2, Page 24.
Reminder--Blog Books 41-50 will be graded next class. Catch up if you are behind!
Quick Write 49: Starter Quetsions. Do you believe in magic? What is the difference between a sea and an ocean? When is the last time you were near one? What do you know about Neil Gaiman? Write a paragraph about one or two of the previous questions. TURNED IN MEMORY. Checked out Ocean at the End of the Lane by Neil Gaiman. Watched trailers to determine a definition for the genre Magical Realism. (Trailer suggestions: Field of Dreams, Life of Pi, Midnight in Paris, Secret Life of Walter Mitty) Read the Prologue together. Passed out 3 post it notes. Homework: Students should be looking for things that stand out, that make you question, use your RULES of NOTICE bookmark and label your post its. You should have 3 on this first section--thru Chapter 2, Page 24.
Reminder--Blog Books 41-50 will be graded next class. Catch up if you are behind!
Friday 4/26
No Quick Write. AMND Character Map. If you were absent, you will need to make this up next week in my classroom. (25 points). Discussed Memories. Why do we remember certain events more clearly than others? Are memories accurate? How do memories change over time? What sparks memories? Read a couple of examples of memory stories. Handed out assignment. Homework: Write a one-page memory using sensory details. This may be single spaced, block style, with a double space between paragraphs. Due next class. 30 points.
No Quick Write. AMND Character Map. If you were absent, you will need to make this up next week in my classroom. (25 points). Discussed Memories. Why do we remember certain events more clearly than others? Are memories accurate? How do memories change over time? What sparks memories? Read a couple of examples of memory stories. Handed out assignment. Homework: Write a one-page memory using sensory details. This may be single spaced, block style, with a double space between paragraphs. Due next class. 30 points.
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Wednesday 4/24
Quick Write 48: Passion! Write about something that gets your blood boiling or your heart pumping. In other words, write about something you feel strongly about. Discussion. Wrapped up AMND Review with Games, Magic Squares, Discussion, Finishing the movie, and so on. Periods A1 and A2 took the test--Aspire testing schedule had those periods 40 minutes longer. A3 will take the test on Friday. COLLECTED SONNETS. No Homework!
Quick Write 48: Passion! Write about something that gets your blood boiling or your heart pumping. In other words, write about something you feel strongly about. Discussion. Wrapped up AMND Review with Games, Magic Squares, Discussion, Finishing the movie, and so on. Periods A1 and A2 took the test--Aspire testing schedule had those periods 40 minutes longer. A3 will take the test on Friday. COLLECTED SONNETS. No Homework!
Monday 4/22
Quick Write 47: Bottom's Letter. Write a letter from Bottom to his friends about what happened to him in the woods. Try to write as he would, misusing big words, exaggerating, and so on. Sonnet explanation. Started watching Act V of AMND. Review magic square--A1 only. Homework: Test next class. Sonnet and paragraph due next class as well.
Quick Write 47: Bottom's Letter. Write a letter from Bottom to his friends about what happened to him in the woods. Try to write as he would, misusing big words, exaggerating, and so on. Sonnet explanation. Started watching Act V of AMND. Review magic square--A1 only. Homework: Test next class. Sonnet and paragraph due next class as well.
Thursday 4/18
Quick Write 46: Fairy Report. Choose a scene from AMND. Relay the scene from YOUR fairy's point of view. Sub--No Daily Points. Act 4 QUIZ - Translation. The more detail=the higher your grade. Make this up ASAP, if you have not taken it. Watched "Why Shakespeare." Sonnet assignment: Students should write their own Shakespearean sonnet. Topic can be wide and varied. Form: 14 lines, Rhyme Scheme: ababcdcdefefgg Iambic Pentameter. Also include a short paragraph (4-8 sentences) explaining your sonnet. Homework: Sonnet due on Wednesday next week--MLA Format.
Quick Write 46: Fairy Report. Choose a scene from AMND. Relay the scene from YOUR fairy's point of view. Sub--No Daily Points. Act 4 QUIZ - Translation. The more detail=the higher your grade. Make this up ASAP, if you have not taken it. Watched "Why Shakespeare." Sonnet assignment: Students should write their own Shakespearean sonnet. Topic can be wide and varied. Form: 14 lines, Rhyme Scheme: ababcdcdefefgg Iambic Pentameter. Also include a short paragraph (4-8 sentences) explaining your sonnet. Homework: Sonnet due on Wednesday next week--MLA Format.
Tuesday 4/16
Quick Write 45: "Shakespeare Alive"Take one of the following quotes and write about how it applies to your day, your month, or your life. Fiction is acceptable. "Lord what fools these mortals be." "I am slow of study." "The course of true love never did run smooth." Watched Act 3 of "AMND." Completed plot summary paragraphs for Act 3. Collected Act 2 worksheet--for points! No Homework.
Quick Write 45: "Shakespeare Alive"Take one of the following quotes and write about how it applies to your day, your month, or your life. Fiction is acceptable. "Lord what fools these mortals be." "I am slow of study." "The course of true love never did run smooth." Watched Act 3 of "AMND." Completed plot summary paragraphs for Act 3. Collected Act 2 worksheet--for points! No Homework.
Friday 4/12
Quick Write 44: "Pyramus and Thisbe. Watch the two short youtube videos. Then write the plot of the play. What other Shakespeare work does it remind you of? List Differences. Act 2 Handout/Worksheet. Started watching Act 2 of "A Midsummer Night's Dream," pausing to check for understanding and help with any questions. NO HOMEWORK!
Quick Write 44: "Pyramus and Thisbe. Watch the two short youtube videos. Then write the plot of the play. What other Shakespeare work does it remind you of? List Differences. Act 2 Handout/Worksheet. Started watching Act 2 of "A Midsummer Night's Dream," pausing to check for understanding and help with any questions. NO HOMEWORK!
Wednesday 4/10
No Quick Write. Fair Share--group fairy share and then collected. Introduced "A Midsummer Night's Dream" and students worked on the original text and getting the gist. Then worked on plot map and showed Act 1 of the movie. No Homework.
No Quick Write. Fair Share--group fairy share and then collected. Introduced "A Midsummer Night's Dream" and students worked on the original text and getting the gist. Then worked on plot map and showed Act 1 of the movie. No Homework.
Monday 4/8
Quick Write 43: Super Powers. If you could have 1 or 2 super powers, what would you choose? Describe how you would use them. Give a scenario. Shared super power ideas. Assigned "Create - A - Fairy" for our upcoming unit on "A Midsummer Night's Dream." Did Last Man Standing with Spring/Summer things. Homework: Create a Fairy Portrait and Persona due on Wednesday.
Quick Write 43: Super Powers. If you could have 1 or 2 super powers, what would you choose? Describe how you would use them. Give a scenario. Shared super power ideas. Assigned "Create - A - Fairy" for our upcoming unit on "A Midsummer Night's Dream." Did Last Man Standing with Spring/Summer things. Homework: Create a Fairy Portrait and Persona due on Wednesday.
Thursday 3/28
No QUick Write. Collected TQ/SQ. Collected Essay, along with rubric and self-evaluation. Returned books. Final Exam on Cry, the Beloved Country. Started watching the movie. No Homework. Extra Credit: "Invictus" poem analysis and annotations. Up to 10 extra credit points. Due on Monday April 8th.
No QUick Write. Collected TQ/SQ. Collected Essay, along with rubric and self-evaluation. Returned books. Final Exam on Cry, the Beloved Country. Started watching the movie. No Homework. Extra Credit: "Invictus" poem analysis and annotations. Up to 10 extra credit points. Due on Monday April 8th.
Tuesday 3/26
Quick Write 42: Final Quote. What lines in the novel are most important? Why? Include page number. Final Question for each Panel--presented in class--15 points. If you were gone, come get a question from me so you can make up these points. Finished watching Invictus. Movie notes were (will be) collected. "Invictus" poem--if time. Each class is at a different place on this. Reviewed how to punctuate quotations in an essay. Homework: Bring book. Essay due next class. Test (40 points) next class. TQ/SQ packet collected next class.
Quick Write 42: Final Quote. What lines in the novel are most important? Why? Include page number. Final Question for each Panel--presented in class--15 points. If you were gone, come get a question from me so you can make up these points. Finished watching Invictus. Movie notes were (will be) collected. "Invictus" poem--if time. Each class is at a different place on this. Reviewed how to punctuate quotations in an essay. Homework: Bring book. Essay due next class. Test (40 points) next class. TQ/SQ packet collected next class.
Friday 3/22
Panel 6. Assembly schedule. Stamped TQ/SQ. Watched "Invictus.
Panel 6. Assembly schedule. Stamped TQ/SQ. Watched "Invictus.
Wednesday 3/20
Quick Write 41: Forgiveness. What do you think softens James Jarvis's heart and enables him to forgive? Do you think forgiveness is underrated in our culture? Why? Collected Mending Wall paragraph and annotations (25 points) Discussed Topic, Theme, Thesis. In groups of three, students worked on brainstorming ideas on themes for the essay on Cry, the Beloved Country. Essay assigned. Watched more of "Invictus." Due Thursday, 3/28. Homework: Read 26-30 and complete Panel 6. TQ/SQ packets will be collected on Tuesday next week.
Quick Write 41: Forgiveness. What do you think softens James Jarvis's heart and enables him to forgive? Do you think forgiveness is underrated in our culture? Why? Collected Mending Wall paragraph and annotations (25 points) Discussed Topic, Theme, Thesis. In groups of three, students worked on brainstorming ideas on themes for the essay on Cry, the Beloved Country. Essay assigned. Watched more of "Invictus." Due Thursday, 3/28. Homework: Read 26-30 and complete Panel 6. TQ/SQ packets will be collected on Tuesday next week.
Monday 3/18
No Quick write. Reading time and stamped TQ/SQ packet. Panel 5. Watched "Invictus" and took notes. Homework: Write a paragraph (MLA typed) about the message of Mending Wall by Robert Frost. Explain what you think the message is and how it relates to Cry, the Beloved Country.
No Quick write. Reading time and stamped TQ/SQ packet. Panel 5. Watched "Invictus" and took notes. Homework: Write a paragraph (MLA typed) about the message of Mending Wall by Robert Frost. Explain what you think the message is and how it relates to Cry, the Beloved Country.
Thursday 3/14
Quick Write 40: Letter Home. Write a letter from Stephen Kumalo to his wife informing her of how things are going in Johannesburg. Consider tone, but be honest. Students also finished QW 39 from last time. BLOG BOOKS will be graded on Friday 31-40. If you need to catch up, have it back by then. "The Mending Wall" by Robert Frost. Pick up a copy from me. Number the lines. Read and annotate on form and meaning. Keep until next time.
Homework: Read Chapterse 21-25 of CTBC. Answer TQ/SQ and be ready for Panel 5.
Quick Write 40: Letter Home. Write a letter from Stephen Kumalo to his wife informing her of how things are going in Johannesburg. Consider tone, but be honest. Students also finished QW 39 from last time. BLOG BOOKS will be graded on Friday 31-40. If you need to catch up, have it back by then. "The Mending Wall" by Robert Frost. Pick up a copy from me. Number the lines. Read and annotate on form and meaning. Keep until next time.
Homework: Read Chapterse 21-25 of CTBC. Answer TQ/SQ and be ready for Panel 5.
Tuesday, 3/12
No Quick Write. Reading Time. Quiz on Book 1 + 3 Facts from Research on South Africa. Please make this up by Friday if you were absent. Stamped TQ/SQ #4. Panel 4. Continued watch "Invictus" and movie notes on second section. Homework: None.
No Quick Write. Reading Time. Quiz on Book 1 + 3 Facts from Research on South Africa. Please make this up by Friday if you were absent. Stamped TQ/SQ #4. Panel 4. Continued watch "Invictus" and movie notes on second section. Homework: None.
Friday 3/8
Quick Write #39:Comparison. Compare how Book One starts with how Book Two starts. What are the differences in:
a)the description of the countryside
b)the method the characters receive bad news
c)how they get to Johannesburg
d)how they are met in Johannesburg
e)what each character discovers about his son?
Discussed Quick Write. Students then worked with a partner or small group on a review of the first part of the book. Collected review for points.
Homework: Read Chapters 16-20 and be ready with TQ/SQ completed.
Quick Write #39:Comparison. Compare how Book One starts with how Book Two starts. What are the differences in:
a)the description of the countryside
b)the method the characters receive bad news
c)how they get to Johannesburg
d)how they are met in Johannesburg
e)what each character discovers about his son?
Discussed Quick Write. Students then worked with a partner or small group on a review of the first part of the book. Collected review for points.
Homework: Read Chapters 16-20 and be ready with TQ/SQ completed.
Wednesday 3/6
No Quick Write. Reading Time. Stamped TQ/SQ. Discussed and collected Justice vs. Mercy (20 points). Panel 3. Started watching "Invictus," (first 27 minutes). Students took notes on that section on a sheet that was provided. Focus on quotes, events, and thoughts that relate to our current novel. BE AWARE THAT BLOG BOOKS WILL BE GRADED NEXT WEEK. Homework: None for next class. For Tuesday, Read Chapters 16-20 and be ready with TQ/SQ completed.
No Quick Write. Reading Time. Stamped TQ/SQ. Discussed and collected Justice vs. Mercy (20 points). Panel 3. Started watching "Invictus," (first 27 minutes). Students took notes on that section on a sheet that was provided. Focus on quotes, events, and thoughts that relate to our current novel. BE AWARE THAT BLOG BOOKS WILL BE GRADED NEXT WEEK. Homework: None for next class. For Tuesday, Read Chapters 16-20 and be ready with TQ/SQ completed.
Friday 3/1
Quick Write 38: Apartheid. Watch the video link about Apartheid. Then write your thoughts about apartheid, bias, etc
Link:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S7yvnUz2PLE
Reading Time. Justice vs. Mercy groups. Finish discussion. Paper will be collected next class. Homework: Read Chapters 11-15 and complete TQ/SQ.
Quick Write 38: Apartheid. Watch the video link about Apartheid. Then write your thoughts about apartheid, bias, etc
Link:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S7yvnUz2PLE
Reading Time. Justice vs. Mercy groups. Finish discussion. Paper will be collected next class. Homework: Read Chapters 11-15 and complete TQ/SQ.
LATE WORK DEADLINE for Term 3 is Tuesday,MARCH 5th.
This is a B day, but your work will still be due.
This is a B day, but your work will still be due.
Wednesday 2/27
Quick Write 37: Kindness. Write about a time when you witnessed an anct of extreme kindness. What was done and why? What were the effects? Reading Time. Discussed QW. Handed out Character Map. Video on background of novel. If you were absent, watch it and take notes. Posted below. Show me the notes to regain 4 of your 5 daily points. Research Jigsaw. Students shared the top 3 important facts. Then they worked on the Justice vs. Mercy scenarios in that same group. These will be discussed after the panel on Friday. You will have some time in class to write your reaction to the Justice vs. Mercy Scenarios. Homework: Read Chapters 7-10 of Cry , the Beloved Country. Complete TQ/SQ packet and be ready for Panel 2.
Quick Write 37: Kindness. Write about a time when you witnessed an anct of extreme kindness. What was done and why? What were the effects? Reading Time. Discussed QW. Handed out Character Map. Video on background of novel. If you were absent, watch it and take notes. Posted below. Show me the notes to regain 4 of your 5 daily points. Research Jigsaw. Students shared the top 3 important facts. Then they worked on the Justice vs. Mercy scenarios in that same group. These will be discussed after the panel on Friday. You will have some time in class to write your reaction to the Justice vs. Mercy Scenarios. Homework: Read Chapters 7-10 of Cry , the Beloved Country. Complete TQ/SQ packet and be ready for Panel 2.
Monday 2/25
Quick Write 36: Fear. How does fear present itself in Ch. 1-6 of CTB? Find examples where various characters show fear. Then analyze how this fear affects them. Discussed Quick Write. Stamped TQ/SQ packet. Panel 1. Discussion of quotes and reading. Homework: Read CTB 7-10 and complete TQ/SQ questions. Panel 2 on Friday.
Quick Write 36: Fear. How does fear present itself in Ch. 1-6 of CTB? Find examples where various characters show fear. Then analyze how this fear affects them. Discussed Quick Write. Stamped TQ/SQ packet. Panel 1. Discussion of quotes and reading. Homework: Read CTB 7-10 and complete TQ/SQ questions. Panel 2 on Friday.
Thursday 2/21
No Quick Write. Checked out Cry, the Beloved Country. Assigned panels, handed out calendar, and TQ/SQ Packet. Explained routine for this unit. Watched book ads. Homework: Have research ready, if you haven't handed it in yet. NEEDS TO BE HERE ON MONDAY! Also, Read Chapters 1-6 of Cry, the Beloved Country. Prepare for PANEL 1 by completing the TQ/SQ for Day 1.
No Quick Write. Checked out Cry, the Beloved Country. Assigned panels, handed out calendar, and TQ/SQ Packet. Explained routine for this unit. Watched book ads. Homework: Have research ready, if you haven't handed it in yet. NEEDS TO BE HERE ON MONDAY! Also, Read Chapters 1-6 of Cry, the Beloved Country. Prepare for PANEL 1 by completing the TQ/SQ for Day 1.
Friday 2/15
No Quick Write. Research for our next unit--"Cry the Beloved Country." Students chose one of the following topics and began research. Whatebver topic you have, you should become an expert for the class since you may be called on to shed light on that topic. Also, type up a list of 20 bulleted important facts (MLA) to turn in next Thursday. Please print at home and bring to school. Then students were able to work on a crossword puzzle for extra credit. Homework: List of 20 facts about Research Topic. Topics are:
No Quick Write. Research for our next unit--"Cry the Beloved Country." Students chose one of the following topics and began research. Whatebver topic you have, you should become an expert for the class since you may be called on to shed light on that topic. Also, type up a list of 20 bulleted important facts (MLA) to turn in next Thursday. Please print at home and bring to school. Then students were able to work on a crossword puzzle for extra credit. Homework: List of 20 facts about Research Topic. Topics are:
- “Ancient” history of South Africa
- The geography of South Africa
- Religions of South Africa
- System of Apartheid
- Current government in South Africa
- Biography of Alan Paton
Wednesday 2/13
No Quick Write. Reviewed Reading Tips for the ACT. Practice reading test for the ACT given in class. Last day of Reading Groups. Returned books. Homework: Book Ads due on Friday.
No Quick Write. Reviewed Reading Tips for the ACT. Practice reading test for the ACT given in class. Last day of Reading Groups. Returned books. Homework: Book Ads due on Friday.
Monday 2/11
Quick Write 35: Final Opinion. Would you recommend this book? To what age? Why or why not? How does it compare to other books you have read? Discussed QW. Then students wrote quiz questions for future classes based on the Beginning, Middle, and End of their book. They also wrote an honesty statement stating how much of the book they actually read. SEE ME TO MAKE THIS UP ASAP please. Book Group time to finalize final assessment/commercial. These should be between 2-4 minutes and submitted by Friday. We will be watching them the day after the ACT (2/21). Homework: Work on ads. Bring book to return next class.
Quick Write 35: Final Opinion. Would you recommend this book? To what age? Why or why not? How does it compare to other books you have read? Discussed QW. Then students wrote quiz questions for future classes based on the Beginning, Middle, and End of their book. They also wrote an honesty statement stating how much of the book they actually read. SEE ME TO MAKE THIS UP ASAP please. Book Group time to finalize final assessment/commercial. These should be between 2-4 minutes and submitted by Friday. We will be watching them the day after the ACT (2/21). Homework: Work on ads. Bring book to return next class.
Thursday 2/7
Quick Write 34: My Book. Finish and expand upon the following sentence starters: The most ______ part of my book so far is... The character I am most like... This book makes me..... Book Group time: Discuss Reading, Discuss Sentence Starters, Finish Character Caricatures, Start brainstorming for final Book Ad--assignment given today. Due next Friday, 2/15. Also checked ACT Reading (10 points). Homework: Book should be completed by next class. Start working on your book ad.
Quick Write 34: My Book. Finish and expand upon the following sentence starters: The most ______ part of my book so far is... The character I am most like... This book makes me..... Book Group time: Discuss Reading, Discuss Sentence Starters, Finish Character Caricatures, Start brainstorming for final Book Ad--assignment given today. Due next Friday, 2/15. Also checked ACT Reading (10 points). Homework: Book should be completed by next class. Start working on your book ad.
Tuesday 2/5
No Quick Write. Reading Time. ACT Review of English portion. Handed out the 15 "must know" vocabulary words. Watched a video on Comma Splices for a mini lesson. ACT Review. Handed out the 15 "must know" words for the ACT. Book Groups: Discussed Reading. Shared Role #2. Returned Role #1. Worked on Character Caricature. If you were absent, you will need to make your own. See file below. Also, be sure to write a paragraph explanation of the character on the back, or attached on binder paper. There will be limited time (15-20 minutes) to finish these next class. Homework: ACT Reading will be checked next class. Also, read for Book Groups. NO ROLE ASSIGNMENT. Assessment for Book Group unit will be next class.
No Quick Write. Reading Time. ACT Review of English portion. Handed out the 15 "must know" vocabulary words. Watched a video on Comma Splices for a mini lesson. ACT Review. Handed out the 15 "must know" words for the ACT. Book Groups: Discussed Reading. Shared Role #2. Returned Role #1. Worked on Character Caricature. If you were absent, you will need to make your own. See file below. Also, be sure to write a paragraph explanation of the character on the back, or attached on binder paper. There will be limited time (15-20 minutes) to finish these next class. Homework: ACT Reading will be checked next class. Also, read for Book Groups. NO ROLE ASSIGNMENT. Assessment for Book Group unit will be next class.
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Friday 2/1
Quick Write 33: Last Man Standing: Places. If you were absent, write about where you were and what you were doing. ACT Pre-bubble your answer document for the Test on 2/20. If you were absent, see Mrs. Tucker in the career center. Book Groups: Discuss Reading/Questions, Share your role assignment. These should be typed if mostly text, write a short explanation on the back if it is art, setting, or a graphic. COLLECTED Role #1. Homework: Read and be ready with Role #2. It will be collected and graded on Tuesday. ACT Reading is pushed back and will not be checked until Thursday.
Quick Write 33: Last Man Standing: Places. If you were absent, write about where you were and what you were doing. ACT Pre-bubble your answer document for the Test on 2/20. If you were absent, see Mrs. Tucker in the career center. Book Groups: Discuss Reading/Questions, Share your role assignment. These should be typed if mostly text, write a short explanation on the back if it is art, setting, or a graphic. COLLECTED Role #1. Homework: Read and be ready with Role #2. It will be collected and graded on Tuesday. ACT Reading is pushed back and will not be checked until Thursday.
Wednesday 1/30
Quick Write 32: Summary & VIP: Write a summary of your last reading assignment. Then choose one Very Important Passage to comment on. Reading Time. ACT Review. Book Circles: Discuss VIPs, Discuss Reading/Questions, Assign Roles for Friday. Homework: Read and be ready with your Role. THis will be collected and graded (15 points).
Quick Write 32: Summary & VIP: Write a summary of your last reading assignment. Then choose one Very Important Passage to comment on. Reading Time. ACT Review. Book Circles: Discuss VIPs, Discuss Reading/Questions, Assign Roles for Friday. Homework: Read and be ready with your Role. THis will be collected and graded (15 points).
Monday 1/28
Quick Write 31: Book Circles --Day 1. What first impressions do you have? Predictions? Questions for discussion (at least 3). ACT packets checked. We reviewed the first 15 questions in the packet. Then students were in book clubs and finished their norm sheet--collected 10 points. DIscussed their book based on the quick write. Also, turned in a binder paper with Book Circle Basics: characters w/description, setting, POV, and Conflict. Students who are ABSENT: Write a 1/2 page summary of the first reading section of your book. This will be your substitute grade for the BOOK CIRCLE BASICS. Homework: Read.
Quick Write 31: Book Circles --Day 1. What first impressions do you have? Predictions? Questions for discussion (at least 3). ACT packets checked. We reviewed the first 15 questions in the packet. Then students were in book clubs and finished their norm sheet--collected 10 points. DIscussed their book based on the quick write. Also, turned in a binder paper with Book Circle Basics: characters w/description, setting, POV, and Conflict. Students who are ABSENT: Write a 1/2 page summary of the first reading section of your book. This will be your substitute grade for the BOOK CIRCLE BASICS. Homework: Read.
Thursday 1/24
No Quick Write. Discussed what makes a good book. New ACT packets handed out--English will be checked on Monday. Reading will be checked on Tuesday, February 5th. You can circle answers or write a list of your answers--this makes it easier to grade. Chose books for Literature Circles. Read blurbs and watched trailers. Students selected their top 4 choices. Then we "drafted." Books checked out. Norms and Reading Schedules started. Homework: Read your assigned amount of pages decided upon by group, and have the English portion of your ACT ready to check. Bring questions about the ACT to discuss.
No Quick Write. Discussed what makes a good book. New ACT packets handed out--English will be checked on Monday. Reading will be checked on Tuesday, February 5th. You can circle answers or write a list of your answers--this makes it easier to grade. Chose books for Literature Circles. Read blurbs and watched trailers. Students selected their top 4 choices. Then we "drafted." Books checked out. Norms and Reading Schedules started. Homework: Read your assigned amount of pages decided upon by group, and have the English portion of your ACT ready to check. Bring questions about the ACT to discuss.
Tuesday 1/22
Quick Write 30: Free Choice. Quick Writes 26-30 will be graded (25 points). Returned Animal Farm books. Watched the end of the movie and discussed why the "backers" of the film (the CIA) would want to change the ending. Then students worked on the Final COmmon Assessment for Animal Farm (close reading and a paragraph). They had about 25 minutes to work on it. Homework: NEW ACT PACKETS will be handed out next class with all parts complete! These will be checked next Monday (1/28). Please have the English and Reading portions completed and corrected. We will spend approximately 15 minutes each day until the ACT In School TEST (Feb 20) reviewing questions, discussing rules, tips, and so forth.
Quick Write 30: Free Choice. Quick Writes 26-30 will be graded (25 points). Returned Animal Farm books. Watched the end of the movie and discussed why the "backers" of the film (the CIA) would want to change the ending. Then students worked on the Final COmmon Assessment for Animal Farm (close reading and a paragraph). They had about 25 minutes to work on it. Homework: NEW ACT PACKETS will be handed out next class with all parts complete! These will be checked next Monday (1/28). Please have the English and Reading portions completed and corrected. We will spend approximately 15 minutes each day until the ACT In School TEST (Feb 20) reviewing questions, discussing rules, tips, and so forth.
Thursday 1/17
Quick Write 29: End of Book. "Political language is designed to make lies sound truthful and murder respectable and to give an appearance of solidity to pure wind. Orwell. also your final thoughts about the ending. FInished language presentations. Review game. FInal ANIMAL FARM Test. Homework: ACT Practice Test for English and Reading--DUE THURSDAY 1/24.
Quick Write 29: End of Book. "Political language is designed to make lies sound truthful and murder respectable and to give an appearance of solidity to pure wind. Orwell. also your final thoughts about the ending. FInished language presentations. Review game. FInal ANIMAL FARM Test. Homework: ACT Practice Test for English and Reading--DUE THURSDAY 1/24.
Tuesday 1/15
Quick Write 28: Choose one leader or one follower and analyze how that character destroys freedom and equality on the farm. Discussed. Russian Revolution Allegory and counterparts labeled on Character Chart. Looked at passages from Animal Farm and close read them for embedded elements and language. Presented ideas. Homework: Finish novel. Have character chart prepared. Test next class.
Quick Write 28: Choose one leader or one follower and analyze how that character destroys freedom and equality on the farm. Discussed. Russian Revolution Allegory and counterparts labeled on Character Chart. Looked at passages from Animal Farm and close read them for embedded elements and language. Presented ideas. Homework: Finish novel. Have character chart prepared. Test next class.
Friday 1/11
Quick Write #27: Why didn’t anyone stand up to Napoleon, the tyrannical pig? How did Napoleon gain power so quickly? Have you ever defended your rights at home? School? Work? With friends? Which situations are harder than others, and why? Discussed book. Animal leaders assigned chores and distributed the harvest. Went over the character chart. Homework: Read Chapters 7 & 8 of Animal Farm. Be ready to discuss the book up thru Chapter 8.
Quick Write #27: Why didn’t anyone stand up to Napoleon, the tyrannical pig? How did Napoleon gain power so quickly? Have you ever defended your rights at home? School? Work? With friends? Which situations are harder than others, and why? Discussed book. Animal leaders assigned chores and distributed the harvest. Went over the character chart. Homework: Read Chapters 7 & 8 of Animal Farm. Be ready to discuss the book up thru Chapter 8.
Wednesday 1/9
No Quick Write. Campaign prep time. Campaigns presented. They were VERY IMPRESSIVE. Thank you for sharing your amazing talents, wonderful creativity, and fabulous leadership. The Winners are: A1- COWS; A3 -- Horses! And for the first time ever, we have a tie in A2 between the Donkeys and the Sheep. Email me your vote if you want to be counted! Tie breaker will be happening on Friday first thing! Homework: Read AF 4-6 and make sure your character chart is up to date, it will be checked. Possible quiz.
No Quick Write. Campaign prep time. Campaigns presented. They were VERY IMPRESSIVE. Thank you for sharing your amazing talents, wonderful creativity, and fabulous leadership. The Winners are: A1- COWS; A3 -- Horses! And for the first time ever, we have a tie in A2 between the Donkeys and the Sheep. Email me your vote if you want to be counted! Tie breaker will be happening on Friday first thing! Homework: Read AF 4-6 and make sure your character chart is up to date, it will be checked. Possible quiz.
Monday 1/7
No Quick Write. Quiz on Chapters 1-3 of ANIMAL FARM. You will need to make this up when you return. Also, students were placed in groups for Animal Farm Campaigns. Each group will present a campaign next class which includes a flag, a slogan, a speech, and a few extras. We will elect a group to be class leaders for the remainder of this unit. Election day next class! Campaign is 30 points! Winner gets 10% extra--yes a whopping 3 extra credit point! I'm ready to be impressed. Homework: Be ready with campaign and READ ANIMAL FARM 4-6! Might have a quiz next class....
No Quick Write. Quiz on Chapters 1-3 of ANIMAL FARM. You will need to make this up when you return. Also, students were placed in groups for Animal Farm Campaigns. Each group will present a campaign next class which includes a flag, a slogan, a speech, and a few extras. We will elect a group to be class leaders for the remainder of this unit. Election day next class! Campaign is 30 points! Winner gets 10% extra--yes a whopping 3 extra credit point! I'm ready to be impressed. Homework: Be ready with campaign and READ ANIMAL FARM 4-6! Might have a quiz next class....
Thursday 1/3
Quick Write 26: Orwell. "If people cannot write well, they cannot think well, and if people cannot think well, others will do their thinking for them." Explain your thoughts regarding this quote by George Orwell, author of ANIMAL FARM. Discussed. If you were absent, answer the following questions (typed): Why would someone want to overthrow a government? What steps would it take to overthrow a government? What circumstances does it take to revolt against society's norms? Checked out ANIMAL FARM books. Passed out slacker passes. Animal Metaphor Race/Contest. Passed out a Character Chart and began reading. Pay close attention to the tactics/organization of Old Major's speech. Homework: Read Chapters 1-3 of ANIMAL FARM. Be ready to discuss next class. Maybe a quiz on 1-3???? :-)
Quick Write 26: Orwell. "If people cannot write well, they cannot think well, and if people cannot think well, others will do their thinking for them." Explain your thoughts regarding this quote by George Orwell, author of ANIMAL FARM. Discussed. If you were absent, answer the following questions (typed): Why would someone want to overthrow a government? What steps would it take to overthrow a government? What circumstances does it take to revolt against society's norms? Checked out ANIMAL FARM books. Passed out slacker passes. Animal Metaphor Race/Contest. Passed out a Character Chart and began reading. Pay close attention to the tactics/organization of Old Major's speech. Homework: Read Chapters 1-3 of ANIMAL FARM. Be ready to discuss next class. Maybe a quiz on 1-3???? :-)
Welcome to Semester 2 of English 11 Honors!
Wednesday 12/19
Last Man Standing - WInter Things
Wednesday 12/19
Last Man Standing - WInter Things
Thursday 12/13 and Monday 12/17
PRESENTATIONS!
PRESENTATIONS!
Friday 12/7 and Tuesday 12/11
No Quick Write. Blog Books 21-25 graded (25 points). Returned DJMH Annotations. Work time for project and portfolio. Homework: Work on presemtation and portfolio.
No Quick Write. Blog Books 21-25 graded (25 points). Returned DJMH Annotations. Work time for project and portfolio. Homework: Work on presemtation and portfolio.
Any time between now and Friday 12/7 by 12:15pm, for extra credit cut out the best paper snowflake ever! It is worth up to 5 extra credit points if it is spectacular! If it is less than spectacular, expect points to be adjusted accordingly! I'm only taking the first 30 from each subject: English 10 Honors & English 11 Honors. Shhh!
Wednesday 12/5
No Quick Write. Cram. Returned/Shared Demon Lover extra credit. Final Test on DJMH. Collected Annotations (40 points) Assigned Final Group Project. Students formed groups, chose topics and began working on presentations. Homework: Work on FInal Presentation/Portfolio.
No Quick Write. Cram. Returned/Shared Demon Lover extra credit. Final Test on DJMH. Collected Annotations (40 points) Assigned Final Group Project. Students formed groups, chose topics and began working on presentations. Homework: Work on FInal Presentation/Portfolio.
Monday 12/3
Quick Write 25: Twins. If you are a twin, how do you think life differs from those who are not twins? Should parents of twins dress their kids alike? Should they have the same teachers? Would you want to have a twin, if you don't? Have you ever been told that you have a look alike? If you could look like any celebrity, who would you choose and why? Final Discsussion on the novella. Doppelganger/Foil introduced. Homework: Study for final test. Annotations should be turned in next period.
Quick Write 25: Twins. If you are a twin, how do you think life differs from those who are not twins? Should parents of twins dress their kids alike? Should they have the same teachers? Would you want to have a twin, if you don't? Have you ever been told that you have a look alike? If you could look like any celebrity, who would you choose and why? Final Discsussion on the novella. Doppelganger/Foil introduced. Homework: Study for final test. Annotations should be turned in next period.
EXTRA CREDIT (up to 15 points) -- DUE MONDAY
Type a one page (MLA) conclusion to The Demon Lover. Use word choice that will continue the MOOD that was established in the story. Make sure it is appropriate for school. There will be an addtional Extra Credit assignment posted next week as well. Keep Checking! (Link to story is posted below.) THIS IS DUE BY MONDAY @ 1:15.
Type a one page (MLA) conclusion to The Demon Lover. Use word choice that will continue the MOOD that was established in the story. Make sure it is appropriate for school. There will be an addtional Extra Credit assignment posted next week as well. Keep Checking! (Link to story is posted below.) THIS IS DUE BY MONDAY @ 1:15.
Thursday 11/29
Quick Write 24: Duality of Man. Write about a time when you were KIND. Then write about a time when you were MEAN. How can you be both> What keeps evil in check?
Read the story "Demon Lover" from the literature book. Students then addressed the question: How does an author use mood to enhance the story? You can access an audio copy of the story at the following link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cKi0_RkWNaI. Completed this worksheet on Demon Lover and DJMH. See Link Below. Homework: Read DJMH Chapter 9-10. List any questions or comments on the last page that you would like to discuss in class on Monday. On Wednesday next week--Be ready for a test and to turn in your annotations.
Quick Write 24: Duality of Man. Write about a time when you were KIND. Then write about a time when you were MEAN. How can you be both> What keeps evil in check?
Read the story "Demon Lover" from the literature book. Students then addressed the question: How does an author use mood to enhance the story? You can access an audio copy of the story at the following link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cKi0_RkWNaI. Completed this worksheet on Demon Lover and DJMH. See Link Below. Homework: Read DJMH Chapter 9-10. List any questions or comments on the last page that you would like to discuss in class on Monday. On Wednesday next week--Be ready for a test and to turn in your annotations.
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Tuesday 11/27
No Quickwrite. Counseling Presentation for Juniors on College Preparation, ACT, Scholarships, and so forth. QUIZ on DJMH Chapters 1-6 (15 points). See me ASAP to make this up. Also, collected the Victorian Background Notes (10 points). Homework: Read DJMH Chapters 7-8.
No Quickwrite. Counseling Presentation for Juniors on College Preparation, ACT, Scholarships, and so forth. QUIZ on DJMH Chapters 1-6 (15 points). See me ASAP to make this up. Also, collected the Victorian Background Notes (10 points). Homework: Read DJMH Chapters 7-8.
Tuesday 11/20
Quick Write 23: Last Man Standing. If you were not in class, then write about what fun and exciting things you were doing! Annotation check--for 2 extra points added to DP. In class this day only. Watched "Alice in Wonderland" clip and students wrote about elements in Victorian England. Background Notes (buff color) will be checked/collected next week . Chapter 4 specific annotation work--looking for certain elements/color coded. Homework: Read DJMH Chapters 4-6. Expect a quiz.
Power Point on Victorian England/DJMH for NOTES:
Quick Write 23: Last Man Standing. If you were not in class, then write about what fun and exciting things you were doing! Annotation check--for 2 extra points added to DP. In class this day only. Watched "Alice in Wonderland" clip and students wrote about elements in Victorian England. Background Notes (buff color) will be checked/collected next week . Chapter 4 specific annotation work--looking for certain elements/color coded. Homework: Read DJMH Chapters 4-6. Expect a quiz.
Power Point on Victorian England/DJMH for NOTES:
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Friday 11/16
Quick Write 22: Expectations. What expectations are set for you or your peers by the community? How do these expectations get set? Is this god or bad? How could it be changed? What happens when expectations are not met? After discussion, students focused on learning about Victorian England. Jigsaw activity of the qualities of a Victorian Gentleman. Followed by Power Point notes on the Introducation of the novella. Stopped at "Alice in Wonderland" in A1 and A2. Stopped at characters page 2 in A3. Homework: Read and ANNOTATE Chapters 1 thru 3 of The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.
Quick Write 22: Expectations. What expectations are set for you or your peers by the community? How do these expectations get set? Is this god or bad? How could it be changed? What happens when expectations are not met? After discussion, students focused on learning about Victorian England. Jigsaw activity of the qualities of a Victorian Gentleman. Followed by Power Point notes on the Introducation of the novella. Stopped at "Alice in Wonderland" in A1 and A2. Stopped at characters page 2 in A3. Homework: Read and ANNOTATE Chapters 1 thru 3 of The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.
Wednesday 11/14
Quick Write 21: The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. What have you heard about this novella? OR What do you think it might be about?
In class, Students began with Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde information. Handed out the story, annotation expectations for the novella, brief introducation about the unit.
Students then took a short story assessment.
Assessments MUST be made up on or before FRIDAY 11/16. Come in before school or at lunch to make-up.
Homework: Read through chapter 3 and annotate
Quick Write 21: The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. What have you heard about this novella? OR What do you think it might be about?
In class, Students began with Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde information. Handed out the story, annotation expectations for the novella, brief introducation about the unit.
Students then took a short story assessment.
Assessments MUST be made up on or before FRIDAY 11/16. Come in before school or at lunch to make-up.
Homework: Read through chapter 3 and annotate
Monday 11/12
Quick Write 20: Finish the following phrase in a paragraph... "If I were a teacher, I would..."
Students read Duchess and the Jeweler and wrote partner paragraphs in class and turned them in.
Homework: None
Quick Write 20: Finish the following phrase in a paragraph... "If I were a teacher, I would..."
Students read Duchess and the Jeweler and wrote partner paragraphs in class and turned them in.
Homework: None
Thursday 11/8
Quick Write 19: Quote. "Its what a man thinks of himself that really determines his fate." -Henry Thoreau. Do you agree or disagree with the quote? Why?
Students read the short story The King is Dead. They read, and annotated in groups, and then switched to new groups to answer questions.
Homework: Any questions that are unfinished.
Quick Write 19: Quote. "Its what a man thinks of himself that really determines his fate." -Henry Thoreau. Do you agree or disagree with the quote? Why?
Students read the short story The King is Dead. They read, and annotated in groups, and then switched to new groups to answer questions.
Homework: Any questions that are unfinished.
Tuesday 11/6
Quick Write 18: "Lamb to the Slaughter". After reading the title above, what do you think ithe story is about? Write a paragraph summary.
In class, students read Lamb to the Slaughter by Roald Dahl and annotated the short story. Then students watched the movie of it and answered questions.
Homework: Any questions not finished are homework.
Quick Write 18: "Lamb to the Slaughter". After reading the title above, what do you think ithe story is about? Write a paragraph summary.
In class, students read Lamb to the Slaughter by Roald Dahl and annotated the short story. Then students watched the movie of it and answered questions.
Homework: Any questions not finished are homework.
Friday 11/2
Quick Write 17: Children's Book. Summarize your favorite childhood book. Students read The Real Story of the Three little Pigs and checked for plot compnents. The, students paired up and read a children's book and answered a work sheet (turned in for points).
Homework: Watch a TV Show!
Quick Write 17: Children's Book. Summarize your favorite childhood book. Students read The Real Story of the Three little Pigs and checked for plot compnents. The, students paired up and read a children's book and answered a work sheet (turned in for points).
Homework: Watch a TV Show!
Wednesday 10/31
Quick Write 16: October. Write a story about a kid going Trick-or-Treating. Start from the minute he or she puts on his or her costume and finish when he or she puts normal clothes on.
Students took the Macbeth Test! Students turned in Macbeth Essays. Then we played a Halloween Game.
No homework- Happy Halloween!!
Quick Write 16: October. Write a story about a kid going Trick-or-Treating. Start from the minute he or she puts on his or her costume and finish when he or she puts normal clothes on.
Students took the Macbeth Test! Students turned in Macbeth Essays. Then we played a Halloween Game.
No homework- Happy Halloween!!
Monday 10/29
No Quick Write.
Students worked on and turned in Act 5 question worksheet. Witches w/s was collected in A2 and A3 (A1 will be collected Wednesday) and Act IV questions turned in.
Homework: Final Draft of Essay DUE with the rough draft(s) attached. Study for test! Here is Merkley's example essay.
No Quick Write.
Students worked on and turned in Act 5 question worksheet. Witches w/s was collected in A2 and A3 (A1 will be collected Wednesday) and Act IV questions turned in.
Homework: Final Draft of Essay DUE with the rough draft(s) attached. Study for test! Here is Merkley's example essay.
Thursday 10/25
Quick Write 15: Dream. People remember about 1/4 of their dreasm when they wake up. Write about a dream you've recently had- and if you think if means anything to you.
Students had Plicker Quiz on Act III. Act IV was read and a witches w/s (hold on to to finish Monday) and discussion ws (due next time)
Each student then passed around their two rough draft essays and had peers take them home to edit.
Homework: Act IV Discussion W/S. Essay Peer Review. If you did not turn in a rough draft today- you must have one copy here on Monday.
Quick Write 15: Dream. People remember about 1/4 of their dreasm when they wake up. Write about a dream you've recently had- and if you think if means anything to you.
Students had Plicker Quiz on Act III. Act IV was read and a witches w/s (hold on to to finish Monday) and discussion ws (due next time)
Each student then passed around their two rough draft essays and had peers take them home to edit.
Homework: Act IV Discussion W/S. Essay Peer Review. If you did not turn in a rough draft today- you must have one copy here on Monday.
Tuesday 10/23
Quick Write 14: Fall Break. Tell me about your break! Pick one specific event and write it in detail.
Quick review on how to create in-text citations here.
HyperDoc assignment for in-class work on Macbeth Act III. Due next time via email.
Homework: Best draft of Macbeth Essay. (Bring 2 copies!)
Quick Write 14: Fall Break. Tell me about your break! Pick one specific event and write it in detail.
Quick review on how to create in-text citations here.
HyperDoc assignment for in-class work on Macbeth Act III. Due next time via email.
Homework: Best draft of Macbeth Essay. (Bring 2 copies!)
Tuesday 10/16
Quick Write 13: "Goal" Write about a time when you had to take a risk to achieve a goal. How did it feel when you decided the reward was greater than the risk? What was the outcome? Was it worth it?
Matchup Activity for review of Act I. Then students got into Jigsaw Groups and taught eachother Scene 1-4 of Act II. Notes taken and collected for points.
No Homework: Have a great break!!
Quick Write 13: "Goal" Write about a time when you had to take a risk to achieve a goal. How did it feel when you decided the reward was greater than the risk? What was the outcome? Was it worth it?
Matchup Activity for review of Act I. Then students got into Jigsaw Groups and taught eachother Scene 1-4 of Act II. Notes taken and collected for points.
No Homework: Have a great break!!
Friday 10/12
No Quick Write. Short classes due to Spirit Bowl.
"Future You" papers were collected. Students finished up Act I of Macbeth and turned in w/s that went along with it.
Homework: Jigsaw. Read Act II on your own at home, and really study and look for literary devices, important key information, and the other items listed on the hand out, for your assigned Scene in Act II. You will be put into groups on Tuesday and need to have notes on your scene to contribute.
Macbeth Link
No Quick Write. Short classes due to Spirit Bowl.
"Future You" papers were collected. Students finished up Act I of Macbeth and turned in w/s that went along with it.
Homework: Jigsaw. Read Act II on your own at home, and really study and look for literary devices, important key information, and the other items listed on the hand out, for your assigned Scene in Act II. You will be put into groups on Tuesday and need to have notes on your scene to contribute.
Macbeth Link
Wednesday 10/10
Quick Write #12 "Paragraph" Write a paragraph that includes the following: a king, a witch, a decision, Utah.
Today students had a mini lesson on commas with a Plicker Quiz following up on what they learned from it.
Then studetns broke out into groups and read Act I Scenes 2-5 for Macbeth with guided questions that were collected.
Homework: The Future You paper
Quick Write #12 "Paragraph" Write a paragraph that includes the following: a king, a witch, a decision, Utah.
Today students had a mini lesson on commas with a Plicker Quiz following up on what they learned from it.
Then studetns broke out into groups and read Act I Scenes 2-5 for Macbeth with guided questions that were collected.
Homework: The Future You paper
Monday 10/8
Quick Write #11 "Future" If you could change ONE rule or law, what would it be and why?
We started with book covers of Macbeth gallery walk. Students discussed and wrote down for each picture on the work sheet- "what do you notice on this picture" and "why is what you noticed important?".
Students read Act 1 Scene 1 of Macbeth and discussed double speak, rules of notice, and what comes in 3s
Homework: NONE- A1: the homework passed out today will be due Friday, not next time because we need to read the rest of Act 1 in order for you to accomplish the assignment.
Quick Write #11 "Future" If you could change ONE rule or law, what would it be and why?
We started with book covers of Macbeth gallery walk. Students discussed and wrote down for each picture on the work sheet- "what do you notice on this picture" and "why is what you noticed important?".
Students read Act 1 Scene 1 of Macbeth and discussed double speak, rules of notice, and what comes in 3s
Homework: NONE- A1: the homework passed out today will be due Friday, not next time because we need to read the rest of Act 1 in order for you to accomplish the assignment.
Thursday 10/4
Quick Write #10. "Shakespeare" Write down everything you know about WIlliam Shakespeare. Have you read anything written by him?
This is the 10th QW- they will be graded!
Students took an ACT Reading Pre-test. QR Code activity about Shakespeares life to help prep for the homework.
Homework: William Shakespeare's Life via Timeline. Example here. Does not need to be MLA format (no double spacing).
Quick Write #10. "Shakespeare" Write down everything you know about WIlliam Shakespeare. Have you read anything written by him?
This is the 10th QW- they will be graded!
Students took an ACT Reading Pre-test. QR Code activity about Shakespeares life to help prep for the homework.
Homework: William Shakespeare's Life via Timeline. Example here. Does not need to be MLA format (no double spacing).
Tuesday 10/2
No Quick Write.
Because classes were only 30 minutes, we watched Extra Credit Videos.
No Quick Write.
Because classes were only 30 minutes, we watched Extra Credit Videos.
Friday 9/28
No Quick Write. Character development ws turned in for grade, symbolism ws checked off for grade (only checked off, because they may be useful to use during the in class essay).
In class essay for Lord of the Flies. LOTF books turned in. Great job on this unit!
Homework: Extra Credit video Please bring back content permission slip ASAP.
No Quick Write. Character development ws turned in for grade, symbolism ws checked off for grade (only checked off, because they may be useful to use during the in class essay).
In class essay for Lord of the Flies. LOTF books turned in. Great job on this unit!
Homework: Extra Credit video Please bring back content permission slip ASAP.
Wednesday 9/26
Quick Write #9 Ending. Write about your reaction to the ending of LOTF. Were you upset, surprised, connfused?
Students worked on symbolism ws and played jepordy review game. Watched the end of the movie Lord of the Flies.
Extra Credit opportunity given that is due Tuesday.
Homework: symbolism ws and character chart
Quick Write #9 Ending. Write about your reaction to the ending of LOTF. Were you upset, surprised, connfused?
Students worked on symbolism ws and played jepordy review game. Watched the end of the movie Lord of the Flies.
Extra Credit opportunity given that is due Tuesday.
Homework: symbolism ws and character chart
Monday 9/24
Quick Write #8 Weekend. Write about your weekend. What was the best part? What was the worst?
Quiz on Chapter 9/10. Socratic Seminar Discussion graded for points.
Homework: Read chapters 11/12.
Quick Write #8 Weekend. Write about your weekend. What was the best part? What was the worst?
Quiz on Chapter 9/10. Socratic Seminar Discussion graded for points.
Homework: Read chapters 11/12.
Thursday 9/20
Quick Write #7 Mask. Read this poem. Why do they hide that they are blue? Based on your own experiences, have you ever pretended to be something you're not?
In class, students shared masks with eachother and turned them in. Packet of discussion questions passed out, worked on, and due next time. See me to get packet.
Homework: Read Chapter 9-10. Socratic Seminar w/s for Monday. You'll need this article.
Quick Write #7 Mask. Read this poem. Why do they hide that they are blue? Based on your own experiences, have you ever pretended to be something you're not?
In class, students shared masks with eachother and turned them in. Packet of discussion questions passed out, worked on, and due next time. See me to get packet.
Homework: Read Chapter 9-10. Socratic Seminar w/s for Monday. You'll need this article.
Tuesday 9/18
No Quick Write. Plicker Quiz on chapter 5-6. DIscussion on novels chapters. Students presented character posters (graded) and character worksheet filled out which will be collected after the novel is finished.
Homework: Mask Project and read chapters 7-8
No Quick Write. Plicker Quiz on chapter 5-6. DIscussion on novels chapters. Students presented character posters (graded) and character worksheet filled out which will be collected after the novel is finished.
Homework: Mask Project and read chapters 7-8
Friday 9/14
No Quick Write. Name Quiz. Students were in groups and made a facebook page for an assigned character from Lord of the Flies. They will be presented on Monday. See me to make up. Studennts did a Close Read w/s on a section from Chapter 4 and turned it in. Mask Project assigned and due Thursday 9/20.
Homework: Read chapter 5-6 and start your mask project.
No Quick Write. Name Quiz. Students were in groups and made a facebook page for an assigned character from Lord of the Flies. They will be presented on Monday. See me to make up. Studennts did a Close Read w/s on a section from Chapter 4 and turned it in. Mask Project assigned and due Thursday 9/20.
Homework: Read chapter 5-6 and start your mask project.
Wednesday 9/12
Quick Write: #6 Society. What is your responsibility to society? What is your responsibility to yourself, your family, your community?
Name Quiz. Plicker Quiz on chapt 1-2. Students watched a Kid Nation video and a Lord of the Flies video. Discussed connections between the two in class.
Students wrote an in-class paragraph: Pick any aspect of the novel- an object, person, setting, literary device, and give a paragraph analysis on it. MLA format.
(Use this to write the ideal analysis)
Homework: Read chapters 3-4
Quick Write: #6 Society. What is your responsibility to society? What is your responsibility to yourself, your family, your community?
Name Quiz. Plicker Quiz on chapt 1-2. Students watched a Kid Nation video and a Lord of the Flies video. Discussed connections between the two in class.
Students wrote an in-class paragraph: Pick any aspect of the novel- an object, person, setting, literary device, and give a paragraph analysis on it. MLA format.
(Use this to write the ideal analysis)
Homework: Read chapters 3-4
Monday 9/10
Quick Write: #5 Kindergarten. Read Kindergaten and write your thoughts on the piece. Do you agree? Disagree? Why? Students discussed Willliam Golding and why he wrote the novel Lord of the Flies. Survivor activity. Novel checked out.
Homework: Read chapters 1-2 looking for evidence connecting the author's background to the story.
Quick Write: #5 Kindergarten. Read Kindergaten and write your thoughts on the piece. Do you agree? Disagree? Why? Students discussed Willliam Golding and why he wrote the novel Lord of the Flies. Survivor activity. Novel checked out.
Homework: Read chapters 1-2 looking for evidence connecting the author's background to the story.
Thursday 9/6
Quick Write: #4 Names. Number your paper 1-32 and write all your classnames names down for practice. Name Quiz next Wednesday. Students created a storyboard for Lady of Shalott. Graded. See me for makeup work. Analysis w/s passed out (to keep for help and reference later on). No Homework.
Quick Write: #4 Names. Number your paper 1-32 and write all your classnames names down for practice. Name Quiz next Wednesday. Students created a storyboard for Lady of Shalott. Graded. See me for makeup work. Analysis w/s passed out (to keep for help and reference later on). No Homework.
Tuesday 9/4
Quick Write #3 Painting a story: Create a story involving this painting. Students read The Lady of Shalott together and annotated for "rules of notice" bookmark.
Homework Write one paragraph, in MLA format, on the over-all theme of Lady of Shalott. Due Thursday. 10 Points
Quick Write #3 Painting a story: Create a story involving this painting. Students read The Lady of Shalott together and annotated for "rules of notice" bookmark.
Homework Write one paragraph, in MLA format, on the over-all theme of Lady of Shalott. Due Thursday. 10 Points
Thursday 8/30
No Quick Write. Students wrote an argumentative analysis of the myth Pandora's Box, along with a reflection paragraph on why they chose to analyze the myth as they did. Students in A2 and A3 turned in their filming permission slips. Returned the Icarus Art--which were impressive! No Homework, Enjoy the long weekend!
No Quick Write. Students wrote an argumentative analysis of the myth Pandora's Box, along with a reflection paragraph on why they chose to analyze the myth as they did. Students in A2 and A3 turned in their filming permission slips. Returned the Icarus Art--which were impressive! No Homework, Enjoy the long weekend!
Tuesday 8/28
No Quick Write. Students wrote an explanation on their Icarus Art Interpretation on an index card. Then we had a Silent Art Gallery Walk (G Walk), where students were able to view each other's work. Students then voted for their top 5 choices, explaining their choices on the pink worksheet --collected. This needs to be made up if you are absent. We counted votes and announced the winners, who then explained their piece to the class. No Homework.
No Quick Write. Students wrote an explanation on their Icarus Art Interpretation on an index card. Then we had a Silent Art Gallery Walk (G Walk), where students were able to view each other's work. Students then voted for their top 5 choices, explaining their choices on the pink worksheet --collected. This needs to be made up if you are absent. We counted votes and announced the winners, who then explained their piece to the class. No Homework.
Friday 8/24
Quick Write #2: Look at Peter Brugel’s painting entitled “Icarus.” What do you notice? What does the picture focus on? What details stand out? How does the author use perspective and proportion? Homework Check: Literary Analysis Responses and Discussion. This was worth 5 points. Students will be grouped in 4-5. They will be looking at professional interpretations of the myth through art and poetry. Using the white binder, they will complete analysis of two paintings and two poems. They should also complete block D which is overall positive and negative outlooks. Blue chart collected. Homework: Artwork for Silent Gallery is due on Tuesday. No slacker passes for this assignment. DO NOT WORRY ABOUT WRITING AN EXPLANATION OF YOUR ARTWORK AT HOME. YOU WILL BE DOING THAT ON AN INDEX CARD WHEN YOU GET TO CLASS.
Quick Write #2: Look at Peter Brugel’s painting entitled “Icarus.” What do you notice? What does the picture focus on? What details stand out? How does the author use perspective and proportion? Homework Check: Literary Analysis Responses and Discussion. This was worth 5 points. Students will be grouped in 4-5. They will be looking at professional interpretations of the myth through art and poetry. Using the white binder, they will complete analysis of two paintings and two poems. They should also complete block D which is overall positive and negative outlooks. Blue chart collected. Homework: Artwork for Silent Gallery is due on Tuesday. No slacker passes for this assignment. DO NOT WORRY ABOUT WRITING AN EXPLANATION OF YOUR ARTWORK AT HOME. YOU WILL BE DOING THAT ON AN INDEX CARD WHEN YOU GET TO CLASS.
Wednesday 8/22
Quick Write #1: Golding Quotation. "The writer probably knows what he meant when he wrote a book but he should immediately forget what he meant when he's written it." 1. How do you interpret this quote? 2. Do you agree or disagree, why? 3. How does this quote relate to us as readers or writers? 4. What does it say about how we might approach a text?. Our essential question of the day is: What is Literary Analysis? We decided it was: An individual's interpretation of a work, based on who they are. Read the myth of Icarus and Daedalus. See attached. Watched two video interpretations (see links), taking note of differences and emphasis on the back of the myth. . Homework: Interpreting Meaning though Art (ID ART) - 40 points. Due Tuesday. Create your own interpretation of the myth. In other words, what message do YOU think the author intended? Also, Homework for Friday, at the following link, write your definition of Literary Analysis.
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Quick Write #1: Golding Quotation. "The writer probably knows what he meant when he wrote a book but he should immediately forget what he meant when he's written it." 1. How do you interpret this quote? 2. Do you agree or disagree, why? 3. How does this quote relate to us as readers or writers? 4. What does it say about how we might approach a text?. Our essential question of the day is: What is Literary Analysis? We decided it was: An individual's interpretation of a work, based on who they are. Read the myth of Icarus and Daedalus. See attached. Watched two video interpretations (see links), taking note of differences and emphasis on the back of the myth. . Homework: Interpreting Meaning though Art (ID ART) - 40 points. Due Tuesday. Create your own interpretation of the myth. In other words, what message do YOU think the author intended? Also, Homework for Friday, at the following link, write your definition of Literary Analysis.
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Monday 8/20
Attendance. Teacher Introductions. Disclosure Document. Break-out Box Activity. Assigned a letter of introduction. This should be double spaced, typed, and in proper letter format. Homework: Bring signed disclosure. Letter is due. Also, please start getting your supplies together, especially the composition notebook. It's picture day next class! Be sure to look your best! If you have checked this website, include a picture or selfie with your letter for three extra points! And...thanks for checking my website right away!
Attendance. Teacher Introductions. Disclosure Document. Break-out Box Activity. Assigned a letter of introduction. This should be double spaced, typed, and in proper letter format. Homework: Bring signed disclosure. Letter is due. Also, please start getting your supplies together, especially the composition notebook. It's picture day next class! Be sure to look your best! If you have checked this website, include a picture or selfie with your letter for three extra points! And...thanks for checking my website right away!
Welcome to English 11 Honors 2018-2019
Tuesday 5/22
Reviewed for FINAL EXAM. Jigsaw Groups. Jeopardy. Returned Text books. Homework: Study for your final on Thursday1
Reviewed for FINAL EXAM. Jigsaw Groups. Jeopardy. Returned Text books. Homework: Study for your final on Thursday1
Friday 5/18
Quick Write 42: Final Thoughts on Oceans. BLOG BOOKS 31-42 Graded. Reviewed Look Books. FInished discussing Ocean at the End of the Lane. Bring text books to turn in next class! Turned in pink sheet with Rules of Notice on the back. No Homework.
Quick Write 42: Final Thoughts on Oceans. BLOG BOOKS 31-42 Graded. Reviewed Look Books. FInished discussing Ocean at the End of the Lane. Bring text books to turn in next class! Turned in pink sheet with Rules of Notice on the back. No Homework.
Wednesday 5/16
No Quick Write. Presented Look Books in group rotations. Students also commented via paper on the Look Books. Collected Look Books and responses. Next class Homework: Bring your book to turn in and the pink Rules of Notice sheet.
No Quick Write. Presented Look Books in group rotations. Students also commented via paper on the Look Books. Collected Look Books and responses. Next class Homework: Bring your book to turn in and the pink Rules of Notice sheet.
Monday 5/14
No Quick Write. TIme in the computer lab to work on Look Book. Mrs. King was out today so no Daily Points. If you have questions about the LOOK BOOK, please email me and I will try to get back to you in a timely manner. The assignment sheet should be pretty clear about expectations. It is 150 points. I'll attach a rubric to this entry. Homework: LOOK BOOK due on Wednesday, even if you are not in class, your LOOK BOOK needs to be. You will be presenting them in small groups.
No Quick Write. TIme in the computer lab to work on Look Book. Mrs. King was out today so no Daily Points. If you have questions about the LOOK BOOK, please email me and I will try to get back to you in a timely manner. The assignment sheet should be pretty clear about expectations. It is 150 points. I'll attach a rubric to this entry. Homework: LOOK BOOK due on Wednesday, even if you are not in class, your LOOK BOOK needs to be. You will be presenting them in small groups.
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Thursday 5/9
No Quick Write. Library Time to work on Look Book Project. Sign up for topic with Mrs. King. Homework: FInish the book by Monday. Work on your LOOK BOOK. It is due next Wednesday 5/16.
No Quick Write. Library Time to work on Look Book Project. Sign up for topic with Mrs. King. Homework: FInish the book by Monday. Work on your LOOK BOOK. It is due next Wednesday 5/16.
Tuesday 5/8
Quick Write 41: Ocean Write about something you find curious, interesting, or confusing in the novel. OR Make a connection to the text. Assigned LOOK BOOK -- 100 points. DUE on May 16th--NO EXCEPTIONS. Your LOOK BOOK must be here on 5/16, Wednesday of next week. Showed examples, answered questions, gave dates, etc. Listened to Ocean at the End of the Lane, chapter 6. Homework: Read thru Chapter 9. Decide on TOPIC for LOOK BOOK--to be chosen on Thursday, (work day).
Quick Write 41: Ocean Write about something you find curious, interesting, or confusing in the novel. OR Make a connection to the text. Assigned LOOK BOOK -- 100 points. DUE on May 16th--NO EXCEPTIONS. Your LOOK BOOK must be here on 5/16, Wednesday of next week. Showed examples, answered questions, gave dates, etc. Listened to Ocean at the End of the Lane, chapter 6. Homework: Read thru Chapter 9. Decide on TOPIC for LOOK BOOK--to be chosen on Thursday, (work day).
Friday 5/4
Quick Write 40: Childhood Memory. Write about a childhood memory. Why do we remember certain events more clearly than others? Is there a certain place or object associated with your memory? What happens to memories over time? Turned in CTBC Essay. 100 points. Then, students had time to read Oceans at the End of the Lane. They started where we left off on the prologue and read through Chapter 5. Complete the front side of the pink worksheet and start completing the reverse side, RULES OF NOTICE. Homework: Read thru Chapter 5 and complete worksheet. Due on Tuesday.
Quick Write 40: Childhood Memory. Write about a childhood memory. Why do we remember certain events more clearly than others? Is there a certain place or object associated with your memory? What happens to memories over time? Turned in CTBC Essay. 100 points. Then, students had time to read Oceans at the End of the Lane. They started where we left off on the prologue and read through Chapter 5. Complete the front side of the pink worksheet and start completing the reverse side, RULES OF NOTICE. Homework: Read thru Chapter 5 and complete worksheet. Due on Tuesday.
Wednesday 5/2
Quick Write 39: Magical Realism. Watch the trailers for "Field of Dreams" and "Life of Pi". Make a T-Chart listing magical vs real elements in each clip. Based on this, what do you think would be a good definition of "Magical Realism." Spontaneous Panel for CRY THE BELOVED COUNTRY. Checked out books for Ocean at the End of the Lane. Watched a brief interview with Neil Gaiman available here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KAfR4XxBlNM
Homework: Final Essay on Cry the Beloved Country due next class.
Quick Write 39: Magical Realism. Watch the trailers for "Field of Dreams" and "Life of Pi". Make a T-Chart listing magical vs real elements in each clip. Based on this, what do you think would be a good definition of "Magical Realism." Spontaneous Panel for CRY THE BELOVED COUNTRY. Checked out books for Ocean at the End of the Lane. Watched a brief interview with Neil Gaiman available here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KAfR4XxBlNM
Homework: Final Essay on Cry the Beloved Country due next class.
Monday 4/30
No Quick Write. Spontaneous Panel moved to Wednesday. Students took up to 3 strips of cardstock to write a question on. Must include your name, question, answer, and page number (if possible). Each of these will be only 1 point. Questions will be randomly chosen. Anyone in the class may answer the question for two points. This activity will be limited to 10-15 minutes. Finished watching "Invictus." Began discussing the poem "Invictus" by William Henley and how it might relate to the movie and novel. Assigned final assessment -- Argumentative Thematic Essay. This is 100 points, 2-3 pages MLA due on Friday, 5/4. See handout for instructions. Should focus mainly on the novel, with possible references to poems or movie which were part of the unit. Brainstrormed themes to write about. Homework: Bring questions for the Spontaneous Panel. Start essay. Finish reading book 34-36. Note--questions should be anywhere from Chapter 30-36.
No Quick Write. Spontaneous Panel moved to Wednesday. Students took up to 3 strips of cardstock to write a question on. Must include your name, question, answer, and page number (if possible). Each of these will be only 1 point. Questions will be randomly chosen. Anyone in the class may answer the question for two points. This activity will be limited to 10-15 minutes. Finished watching "Invictus." Began discussing the poem "Invictus" by William Henley and how it might relate to the movie and novel. Assigned final assessment -- Argumentative Thematic Essay. This is 100 points, 2-3 pages MLA due on Friday, 5/4. See handout for instructions. Should focus mainly on the novel, with possible references to poems or movie which were part of the unit. Brainstrormed themes to write about. Homework: Bring questions for the Spontaneous Panel. Start essay. Finish reading book 34-36. Note--questions should be anywhere from Chapter 30-36.
Thursday 4/26
No Quick Write. Stamped TQ/SQ. Adjusted calendar, adding a Spontaneous Panel on Monday. Essay on the novel will be assigned on Monday next week and will be due on Friday. Books will be turned in Friday as well. Panel 6. Collected TQ/SQ Packet for grading. Watched "Invictus." Homework: Read Chapers 30-33 of CTBC. No TQ/SQ.
No Quick Write. Stamped TQ/SQ. Adjusted calendar, adding a Spontaneous Panel on Monday. Essay on the novel will be assigned on Monday next week and will be due on Friday. Books will be turned in Friday as well. Panel 6. Collected TQ/SQ Packet for grading. Watched "Invictus." Homework: Read Chapers 30-33 of CTBC. No TQ/SQ.
Tuesday 4/24
No Quick Write. Advisory Time was used for annotating "Mending Wall" by Robert Frost. Class discussion on form, content, and connecting it to Cry the Beloved Country. Collected for a grade. Stamped TQ/SQ. Panel 5. Continued watching "Invictus" and note-taking. Homework: Read Chapters 26-29 and complete packet.
No Quick Write. Advisory Time was used for annotating "Mending Wall" by Robert Frost. Class discussion on form, content, and connecting it to Cry the Beloved Country. Collected for a grade. Stamped TQ/SQ. Panel 5. Continued watching "Invictus" and note-taking. Homework: Read Chapters 26-29 and complete packet.
Friday 4/20
No Quick Write. Advisory Time. Stamped TQ/SQ. Panel #4. Watched more of "Invictus" and continued taking notes on the movie. Homework: Read Chapters 21-25 of CTB. Complete TQ/SQ and be ready for Panel 5 on Friday.
No Quick Write. Advisory Time. Stamped TQ/SQ. Panel #4. Watched more of "Invictus" and continued taking notes on the movie. Homework: Read Chapters 21-25 of CTB. Complete TQ/SQ and be ready for Panel 5 on Friday.
Wednesday 4/18
Quick Write #38 Apartheid. Watch the explanation; Define Apartheid; What stood out to you? Link:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S7yvnUz2PLE
Stamped TQ/SQ. Panel #3 on Cry the Beloved Country. Watched the first 27 minutes of "Invictus." Students were given a handout on which to make notes during the film. Homework: Read Chapters 16-20 of CTB. Complete TQ/SQ and be ready for Panel 4 on Friday.
Quick Write #38 Apartheid. Watch the explanation; Define Apartheid; What stood out to you? Link:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S7yvnUz2PLE
Stamped TQ/SQ. Panel #3 on Cry the Beloved Country. Watched the first 27 minutes of "Invictus." Students were given a handout on which to make notes during the film. Homework: Read Chapters 16-20 of CTB. Complete TQ/SQ and be ready for Panel 4 on Friday.
Monday 4/16
No Quick Write. Panel 2 for Cry the Beloved Country. Justice vs. Mercy activity continued. Stamped TQ/SQ. Homework: Read CTB 11-15 and complete TQ/SQ questions. Panel 3 on Wednesday.
No Quick Write. Panel 2 for Cry the Beloved Country. Justice vs. Mercy activity continued. Stamped TQ/SQ. Homework: Read CTB 11-15 and complete TQ/SQ questions. Panel 3 on Wednesday.
Thursday 4/12
Quick Write 37: Fear. How does fear present itself in Ch. 1-6 of CTB? Find examples where various characters show fear. Then analyze how this fear affects them. Discussed Quick Write. Stamped TQ/SQ packet. Panel 1. Justice vs. Mercy activity in groups. Debate. Homework: Read CTB 7-10 and complete TQ/SQ questions. Panel 2 on Monday.
Quick Write 37: Fear. How does fear present itself in Ch. 1-6 of CTB? Find examples where various characters show fear. Then analyze how this fear affects them. Discussed Quick Write. Stamped TQ/SQ packet. Panel 1. Justice vs. Mercy activity in groups. Debate. Homework: Read CTB 7-10 and complete TQ/SQ questions. Panel 2 on Monday.
Tuesday 4/10
Quick Write 36: Africa. Write all that you know about Africa in 5 minutes. Checked out Cry, the Beloved Country. Assigned PANELS. Passed out Packet with Teacher Questions (TQ) and Student Questions (SQ). Explained daily plan for this unit--8 class periods: Advisory/Reading/Stamp Packet, Panel Time/Asking Questions, Daily activity--Movie, Poetry, Group Work. Took notes on the attached youtube video regarding the background of this novel, author, time period, and setting. Homework: Read Chapters 1-6. Answer Page 1 of TQ/SQ Packet. Bring book.
Quick Write 36: Africa. Write all that you know about Africa in 5 minutes. Checked out Cry, the Beloved Country. Assigned PANELS. Passed out Packet with Teacher Questions (TQ) and Student Questions (SQ). Explained daily plan for this unit--8 class periods: Advisory/Reading/Stamp Packet, Panel Time/Asking Questions, Daily activity--Movie, Poetry, Group Work. Took notes on the attached youtube video regarding the background of this novel, author, time period, and setting. Homework: Read Chapters 1-6. Answer Page 1 of TQ/SQ Packet. Bring book.
Friday 3/30
No Quick Write. Final test on "A Midsummer Night's Dream." Then students will create a character map for a character in the play, to be chosen by the substitute teacher. This will be due at the end of the period. Homework: None! ENJOY SPRING BREAK!
No Quick Write. Final test on "A Midsummer Night's Dream." Then students will create a character map for a character in the play, to be chosen by the substitute teacher. This will be due at the end of the period. Homework: None! ENJOY SPRING BREAK!
Wednesday 3/28
Quick Write 35: Last Man Standing. If you were absent, write about where you were and what you were doing. Finished watching the play. Discussed the test. Study: Summaries of Act 2 and 3. Plot map. Yellow note sheet from Types of Plays ppt. Review the How to Read Shakespeare ppt which is on my website under the date of Thursday 3/22. Plan on a 25 question multiple choice test worth 50 points. Then a character map will be assigned to complete in class. Homework--Study for test.
Quick Write 35: Last Man Standing. If you were absent, write about where you were and what you were doing. Finished watching the play. Discussed the test. Study: Summaries of Act 2 and 3. Plot map. Yellow note sheet from Types of Plays ppt. Review the How to Read Shakespeare ppt which is on my website under the date of Thursday 3/22. Plan on a 25 question multiple choice test worth 50 points. Then a character map will be assigned to complete in class. Homework--Study for test.
Monday 3/26
Quick Write 34: Fairy Report. Choose a scene from "AMND." Relay the scene from your fairy's point of view. Translation Assessment--25 points. SEE ME THIS WEEK TO MAKE THIS UP, please. Watched and discussed "Why Shakespeare?" video. If you missed this, find the link on youtube. It is the video by the National Endowment of the Arts. Write a paragraph about the video to make up your daily points. Be ready for a test on Friday on A Midsummer Night's Dream. Part scan tron, part creative. No Homework tonight.
Quick Write 34: Fairy Report. Choose a scene from "AMND." Relay the scene from your fairy's point of view. Translation Assessment--25 points. SEE ME THIS WEEK TO MAKE THIS UP, please. Watched and discussed "Why Shakespeare?" video. If you missed this, find the link on youtube. It is the video by the National Endowment of the Arts. Write a paragraph about the video to make up your daily points. Be ready for a test on Friday on A Midsummer Night's Dream. Part scan tron, part creative. No Homework tonight.
Thursday, 3/22
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Tuesday, 3/20
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Friday 3/16
Quick Write 32: "Pyramus and Thisbe. Watch the two short youtube videos. Then write the plot of the play. What other Shakespeare work does it remind you of? List Differences. Quick Quiz on Act 1 (5points). If you missed this, you should write a 1/2 page MLA formatted paragraph on Act 1 of AMND, in your own words. Shared Fairy Portraits and Personas in small groups and with the class. Act 2 Handout/Worksheet. Started watching Act 2 of "A Midsummer Night's Dream," pausing to check for understanding and help with any questions. This will be continued next week. Homework: NONE! Enjoy your weekend!
Quick Write 32: "Pyramus and Thisbe. Watch the two short youtube videos. Then write the plot of the play. What other Shakespeare work does it remind you of? List Differences. Quick Quiz on Act 1 (5points). If you missed this, you should write a 1/2 page MLA formatted paragraph on Act 1 of AMND, in your own words. Shared Fairy Portraits and Personas in small groups and with the class. Act 2 Handout/Worksheet. Started watching Act 2 of "A Midsummer Night's Dream," pausing to check for understanding and help with any questions. This will be continued next week. Homework: NONE! Enjoy your weekend!
Wednesday 3/14
Watched Act 1 of "A Midsummer Night's Dream." PAY CLOSE ATTENTION because there will be a QUIZ next class on this. Students then worked on their Fairy Portrait and Persona. Computers and art supplies were available to complete this assignment in class. Homework: Quiz on Act 1 of AMND, Fairy Portrait and Persona are due next class-- 40 points.
Watched Act 1 of "A Midsummer Night's Dream." PAY CLOSE ATTENTION because there will be a QUIZ next class on this. Students then worked on their Fairy Portrait and Persona. Computers and art supplies were available to complete this assignment in class. Homework: Quiz on Act 1 of AMND, Fairy Portrait and Persona are due next class-- 40 points.
Start of 4th Term! Monday 3/12
Quick Write 31: "What's in a Name?" What do you think "A Midsummer Night's Dream" is about based on its name? Also, if you could have a special power for one day, what would it be and how would you use it? Discussed. Returned Pride and Prejudice books. Assigned Create-a-Fairy due on Friday. Do not staple persona and portrait. See attached assignment for details. Passed out Plot/Character Map for the play. Discussed comedies vs. tragedies and went over the basic plot of Acts 1 & 2. Homework: Work on Fairy. This assignment will be used in a future assessment of the play as well, so it is IMPORTANT! 40 pts.
Quick Write 31: "What's in a Name?" What do you think "A Midsummer Night's Dream" is about based on its name? Also, if you could have a special power for one day, what would it be and how would you use it? Discussed. Returned Pride and Prejudice books. Assigned Create-a-Fairy due on Friday. Do not staple persona and portrait. See attached assignment for details. Passed out Plot/Character Map for the play. Discussed comedies vs. tragedies and went over the basic plot of Acts 1 & 2. Homework: Work on Fairy. This assignment will be used in a future assessment of the play as well, so it is IMPORTANT! 40 pts.
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Tuesday 3/6 and Thursday 3/8
No Quick Write. For the next two days you will be watching the movie, “Becoming Jane.” This movie is about the life of Jane Austen. After finishing the movie on Thursday, you will be asked to handwrite a short essay about connections that you see to Austen’s life in the novel, Pride and Prejudice.” You may use your novel to document the connections. It will be due at the end of the period on Thursday. For students who are absent either or both days: They will need to write a 3 page MLA style report on the life of Jane Austen, in his/her own words. I will be back in the classroom on Monday, March 12th. Please plan on returning your books that day, as well as new seating charts and slacker passes.
No Quick Write. For the next two days you will be watching the movie, “Becoming Jane.” This movie is about the life of Jane Austen. After finishing the movie on Thursday, you will be asked to handwrite a short essay about connections that you see to Austen’s life in the novel, Pride and Prejudice.” You may use your novel to document the connections. It will be due at the end of the period on Thursday. For students who are absent either or both days: They will need to write a 3 page MLA style report on the life of Jane Austen, in his/her own words. I will be back in the classroom on Monday, March 12th. Please plan on returning your books that day, as well as new seating charts and slacker passes.
DEADLINE FOR ANY THIRD TERM WORK IS FRIDAY, MARCH 2nd. No exceptions.
Attention A1 Students. Here is the extra credit that you have been waiting for. Think of the best word to describe Mr. Darcy's personality throughout the ENTIRE book. Write it colorfully on a sheet of printer paper. Bring it in by lunch on Friday 3/2. Worth up to 5 points! Limited to the first 8 students in A1 ONLY.
Thursday 3/1
No Quick Write. Finished the AP Group Assignment and turned in Annotations, Paragraph, and Poster (30 points). In-class writing prompt on Pride and Prejudice. 50 points. Turned in at the end of the period. No Homework.
No Quick Write. Finished the AP Group Assignment and turned in Annotations, Paragraph, and Poster (30 points). In-class writing prompt on Pride and Prejudice. 50 points. Turned in at the end of the period. No Homework.
Monday 2/26
Quick Write 30: Dating Comparison. What are some similarities and differences between dating now and dating in Pride and Prejudice. BLOG BOOKS WILL BE GRADED 21-30- 50 points. Discussed and watched a five minute PP clip in bonus features on 18th Century dating. Reviewed for the ACT--orange sheet on commas and frequently confused words. Students spent the remaining time working on their AP Writing Prompt Group Assignment--Literary techniques of Mrs. Bennett. Students will have 7 minutes next class to finish this up. Homework: If you are doing any Quiz Corrections, they are due on Thursday, March 1st.
Quick Write 30: Dating Comparison. What are some similarities and differences between dating now and dating in Pride and Prejudice. BLOG BOOKS WILL BE GRADED 21-30- 50 points. Discussed and watched a five minute PP clip in bonus features on 18th Century dating. Reviewed for the ACT--orange sheet on commas and frequently confused words. Students spent the remaining time working on their AP Writing Prompt Group Assignment--Literary techniques of Mrs. Bennett. Students will have 7 minutes next class to finish this up. Homework: If you are doing any Quiz Corrections, they are due on Thursday, March 1st.
Thursday 2/22
Quick Write 29: Final Thoughts. Write about two of the following: A. Why is Darcy so attracted to Elizabeth? When can we first sense this? Why does it take her so long to see it? 2. Why has PP stood the test of time? 3. Give evidence of a theme in PP. 4. What are your feelings about Mr. Bennet? Is he a good father and husband? 5. Elizabeth is furious over Darcy's hand in breaking up Jane and Bingley. Who else does something like this? SHould you tell a friend you think is about to make a mistake romantically? 6. Darcy says one of Wickham's motvations in trying to elope with Georgiana was revenge. What motivation might he have in running off with Lydia? 7. Of all the marriages in the book, which is the best? BLOG BOOKS WILL BE DUE NEXT CLASS, AFTER NUMBER 30. Final Quiz on PP. NO make ups on this one. Satire notes. AP Prompt Group Work--annotations, poster, and paragraph. 30 points. Will be finished during class on Monday. No Homework.
Quick Write 29: Final Thoughts. Write about two of the following: A. Why is Darcy so attracted to Elizabeth? When can we first sense this? Why does it take her so long to see it? 2. Why has PP stood the test of time? 3. Give evidence of a theme in PP. 4. What are your feelings about Mr. Bennet? Is he a good father and husband? 5. Elizabeth is furious over Darcy's hand in breaking up Jane and Bingley. Who else does something like this? SHould you tell a friend you think is about to make a mistake romantically? 6. Darcy says one of Wickham's motvations in trying to elope with Georgiana was revenge. What motivation might he have in running off with Lydia? 7. Of all the marriages in the book, which is the best? BLOG BOOKS WILL BE DUE NEXT CLASS, AFTER NUMBER 30. Final Quiz on PP. NO make ups on this one. Satire notes. AP Prompt Group Work--annotations, poster, and paragraph. 30 points. Will be finished during class on Monday. No Homework.
Tuesday 2/20
Quick Write: 28: Connections. Make some connections between Pride and Prejudice and our world, your life, or another text. Reading/Advisory Time. PP Quiz V3: 6-11. Discussion. ACT Prep. Homework: Finish reading the book.
I offered quiz make up points, for any quiz except the final one. You will need to correct your mistakes by finding the line and page number of the correct answer. You will also need to write one additional quiz question with answer from that section of the reading. Include a page number on this as well. Staple that information on a sheet of binder paper to the quiz. You may earn up to within one point of full credit for corrections. These must be formatted as stated above and turned in on March 1st to receive credit. If you are absent on March 1st, they are still do. Drop it off.
Quick Write: 28: Connections. Make some connections between Pride and Prejudice and our world, your life, or another text. Reading/Advisory Time. PP Quiz V3: 6-11. Discussion. ACT Prep. Homework: Finish reading the book.
I offered quiz make up points, for any quiz except the final one. You will need to correct your mistakes by finding the line and page number of the correct answer. You will also need to write one additional quiz question with answer from that section of the reading. Include a page number on this as well. Staple that information on a sheet of binder paper to the quiz. You may earn up to within one point of full credit for corrections. These must be formatted as stated above and turned in on March 1st to receive credit. If you are absent on March 1st, they are still do. Drop it off.
Thursday 2/15
Quick Write 27: Last Man Standing. Topic is PLACES. If you were absent, write about where you were and what you were doing. Quiz on PP reading V3-1-5. ACT Reading Prep Review. Finished up Film Comparison and collected it. Homework: Read PP V3 6-11.
Quick Write 27: Last Man Standing. Topic is PLACES. If you were absent, write about where you were and what you were doing. Quiz on PP reading V3-1-5. ACT Reading Prep Review. Finished up Film Comparison and collected it. Homework: Read PP V3 6-11.
Tuesday 2/13
Quick Write 26: Love Letter. Write a love letter between two characters in Pride and Prejudice. Quiz on PP reading V2-13-19. ACT Reading Prep Review. Social Norms. Watched the following link about Ettiquette in Regency Times. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TPg4lmA8Oz8 Handout of Regency "rules." Students then listed broke/kept rules in Pride and Prejudice. Also came up with social norms at LP. If you missed this in class assignment, get the handout and then write a two page paper about how social norms are evidenced in the novel. MLA Format. Homework: Read PP V3 1-5.
Quick Write 26: Love Letter. Write a love letter between two characters in Pride and Prejudice. Quiz on PP reading V2-13-19. ACT Reading Prep Review. Social Norms. Watched the following link about Ettiquette in Regency Times. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TPg4lmA8Oz8 Handout of Regency "rules." Students then listed broke/kept rules in Pride and Prejudice. Also came up with social norms at LP. If you missed this in class assignment, get the handout and then write a two page paper about how social norms are evidenced in the novel. MLA Format. Homework: Read PP V3 1-5.
Friday 2/9
No Quick Write. FInished EHarmony Character Analysis. ACT Prep--last day on English practice exam. Quiz on Volume 2 7-12. Film Comparison of famous scenes from two of the Pride and Prejudice movies. Collected -- 20 points. Homework: Read the remaining chapters in Volume 2-- 13-19.
No Quick Write. FInished EHarmony Character Analysis. ACT Prep--last day on English practice exam. Quiz on Volume 2 7-12. Film Comparison of famous scenes from two of the Pride and Prejudice movies. Collected -- 20 points. Homework: Read the remaining chapters in Volume 2-- 13-19.
Wednesday 2/7
No Quick Write. Response Quiz on PP. See me ASAP to make this up. Pre-Bubbling for ACT. If you missed this, you will get a note about the make up day which will probably be during lunch sometime--I'm not in charge of the make up day or time, the career center is so if you have questions. check with them. EHarmony presentations--FINALLY! They were quite entertaining! If you didn't present, plan on presenting next class. Homework: Read Volume 2 Chapters 7-12.
No Quick Write. Response Quiz on PP. See me ASAP to make this up. Pre-Bubbling for ACT. If you missed this, you will get a note about the make up day which will probably be during lunch sometime--I'm not in charge of the make up day or time, the career center is so if you have questions. check with them. EHarmony presentations--FINALLY! They were quite entertaining! If you didn't present, plan on presenting next class. Homework: Read Volume 2 Chapters 7-12.
Monday 2/5
No Quick Write. Reading Time. ACT Packet Review 21-51. EHarmony Character Analysis work. Presentations moved back until Wednesday. Quiz on 19-23--See me ASAP to make this up. (Quizzes not made up promptly will turn into a 2 page written summary and response on that section.) Homework: Read PP Volume 2: 1-6. Be sure your EHarmony Profile is ready to present.
No Quick Write. Reading Time. ACT Packet Review 21-51. EHarmony Character Analysis work. Presentations moved back until Wednesday. Quiz on 19-23--See me ASAP to make this up. (Quizzes not made up promptly will turn into a 2 page written summary and response on that section.) Homework: Read PP Volume 2: 1-6. Be sure your EHarmony Profile is ready to present.
Thursday 2/1
No Quick Write. Advisory/Reading Time. Checked ACT packets and graded for completion (20pts). Reviewed Questions 1-20 in packet. Quiz on PP Chapters 7-18. See me ASAP to make this up. 25 points. Discussed reading with opportunities for extra credit. E Harmony Character Analysis assignment. In groups of 2 or 3 students were assigned a character and are working on creating an EHarmony page about that character, as either seen from their own point of view or another character's point of view. Groups will have about 20 minutes on Monday before presenting. Homework: Read PP 19-23, this is the end of Volume 1.
No Quick Write. Advisory/Reading Time. Checked ACT packets and graded for completion (20pts). Reviewed Questions 1-20 in packet. Quiz on PP Chapters 7-18. See me ASAP to make this up. 25 points. Discussed reading with opportunities for extra credit. E Harmony Character Analysis assignment. In groups of 2 or 3 students were assigned a character and are working on creating an EHarmony page about that character, as either seen from their own point of view or another character's point of view. Groups will have about 20 minutes on Monday before presenting. Homework: Read PP 19-23, this is the end of Volume 1.
Tuesday 1/30
No Quick Write. College Fair Day during A1 and A2. A3 had a work day where we worked on AC T Review packet and caught up with reading in Pride and Prejudice. Homework: Be ready to discuss PP up through Chapter 18. ACT Packet should be completed and corrected. Bring your questions to review.
No Quick Write. College Fair Day during A1 and A2. A3 had a work day where we worked on AC T Review packet and caught up with reading in Pride and Prejudice. Homework: Be ready to discuss PP up through Chapter 18. ACT Packet should be completed and corrected. Bring your questions to review.
Friday 1/26
Quick Write 25: First Impressions. What are your first impressions of the book? Choose three characters and name a personality trait for each. Give evidence of why you chose that trait. Quiz on PP Chapters 1-6. See me ASAP to make this up. Discussion of reading. Marxist Theory as it applies to LIterature--article. See attached. We will be reading Pride and Prejudice and looking at it through the lens of Marxist Theory as well. Group/Class discussion of how this tempers are view of some of the characters. Homework: Read Pride and Prejudice thru Chapter 18. Next Tuesday (A DAY) is the college fair for periods A1 and A2, so that is why your reading assignment is double (6 chapters per night, usually.) Expect a quiz. Also, reminder that ACT Practice Test should be done by Thursday of next week...Feb 1st.
Quick Write 25: First Impressions. What are your first impressions of the book? Choose three characters and name a personality trait for each. Give evidence of why you chose that trait. Quiz on PP Chapters 1-6. See me ASAP to make this up. Discussion of reading. Marxist Theory as it applies to LIterature--article. See attached. We will be reading Pride and Prejudice and looking at it through the lens of Marxist Theory as well. Group/Class discussion of how this tempers are view of some of the characters. Homework: Read Pride and Prejudice thru Chapter 18. Next Tuesday (A DAY) is the college fair for periods A1 and A2, so that is why your reading assignment is double (6 chapters per night, usually.) Expect a quiz. Also, reminder that ACT Practice Test should be done by Thursday of next week...Feb 1st.
EXTRA CREDIT OPPORTUNITY! Find a picture online (3pts) or draw one (1-7pts) of one of the characters you meet in Pride and Prejudice chapters 1-6. Print it off and bring it to Mrs. King by 7:45am on Friday, January 26th. (Mr. Bennet, Mrs. Bennet, Elizabeth Bennet, Fitzwilliam Darcy, Jane Bennet and Charles Bingley or others. ) One picture per student. Up to 5 pictures per character....if you are the sixth picture of that character, you are out of luck.
Wednesday 1/24
Quick Write 24: ACT Prep. See attached file for sentence corrections. Practice ACT Test - due Thursday, February 1st. Watched Dr. Seuss's "Sneetches." Students created their own Lone Peak version of the Sneetches with partners. Shared. Then students watched a ppt of famous celebrities and "judged" them by writing down words on white boards. Discussed "How do we Judge others?" That will be one of the focus of our unit. Frozen clip. Reading schedule passed out.
Homework: Read Pride and Prejudice Chapters 1-6. and work on Practice ACT Test--due 2/1
Quick Write 24: ACT Prep. See attached file for sentence corrections. Practice ACT Test - due Thursday, February 1st. Watched Dr. Seuss's "Sneetches." Students created their own Lone Peak version of the Sneetches with partners. Shared. Then students watched a ppt of famous celebrities and "judged" them by writing down words on white boards. Discussed "How do we Judge others?" That will be one of the focus of our unit. Frozen clip. Reading schedule passed out.
Homework: Read Pride and Prejudice Chapters 1-6. and work on Practice ACT Test--due 2/1
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Monday 1/22
No Quick Write. Turned in ANIMAL FARM Books. Socratic Seminar in groups of six. Questions collected. Shared final thoughts at the end. Checked out PRIDE AND PREJUDICE BOOKS. Chapters 1-6 will be due on Friday.
No Quick Write. Turned in ANIMAL FARM Books. Socratic Seminar in groups of six. Questions collected. Shared final thoughts at the end. Checked out PRIDE AND PREJUDICE BOOKS. Chapters 1-6 will be due on Friday.
Thursday 1/18
No Quick Write. Turned in Character Chart (30) and Moral paragraph (20). Students then completed the Animal Farm Test (80). We watched the end of the movie and discussed why the CIA would want to change the ending. Wrapped up Animal Farm groups. Homework: Socratic Seminar Questions. Be prepared with five questions typed up--MLA style. Due Monday.
No Quick Write. Turned in Character Chart (30) and Moral paragraph (20). Students then completed the Animal Farm Test (80). We watched the end of the movie and discussed why the CIA would want to change the ending. Wrapped up Animal Farm groups. Homework: Socratic Seminar Questions. Be prepared with five questions typed up--MLA style. Due Monday.
Tuesday 1/16
Quick Write 23: The Ending. How is life for the pigs different than life for the other animals at the end of the book? Also, list in what ways Animal Farm is like a country. Russian Revolution notes on Character Chart. See the file below for information. Review Jeopardy. Homework: Study for 40 question test next class on ANIMAL FARM. Turn in Character Chart next class. Write one paragraph about the moral of ANIMAL FARM. This should be in MLA Format with no first or second person. Give at least two examples from the text to support your moral. There's more than one possible moral.
Quick Write 23: The Ending. How is life for the pigs different than life for the other animals at the end of the book? Also, list in what ways Animal Farm is like a country. Russian Revolution notes on Character Chart. See the file below for information. Review Jeopardy. Homework: Study for 40 question test next class on ANIMAL FARM. Turn in Character Chart next class. Write one paragraph about the moral of ANIMAL FARM. This should be in MLA Format with no first or second person. Give at least two examples from the text to support your moral. There's more than one possible moral.
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Thursday 1/11
Quick Write 22: Animal Farm. Write about something you would like to discuss or get clarification on regarding the book. Discussion. Animal Farm Similation with Harvest and Chores. Homework: Finish reading Animal Farm and be ready to discuss next class.
Quick Write 22: Animal Farm. Write about something you would like to discuss or get clarification on regarding the book. Discussion. Animal Farm Similation with Harvest and Chores. Homework: Finish reading Animal Farm and be ready to discuss next class.
Tuesday 1/9
No Quick Write. Campaign Final Touches. Animal groups presented their campaigns. I was very impressed! Winning groups are as follows: A1--DOGS; A2--HORSES, and A3--GOATS. Congratulations to all. You will be our leaders for the remainder of the ANIMAL FARM unit. Quiz on 4-6 was postponed. Homework: Read Chapters 7 & 8 of AF.
No Quick Write. Campaign Final Touches. Animal groups presented their campaigns. I was very impressed! Winning groups are as follows: A1--DOGS; A2--HORSES, and A3--GOATS. Congratulations to all. You will be our leaders for the remainder of the ANIMAL FARM unit. Quiz on 4-6 was postponed. Homework: Read Chapters 7 & 8 of AF.
Friday 1/5
No Quick Write. Quiz on Chapters 1-3 of ANIMAL FARM. You will need to make this up when you return. Also, students were placed in groups for Animal Farm Campaigns. Each group will present a campaign next class which includes a flag, a slogan, a speech, and a few extras. We will elect a group to be class leaders for the remainder of this unit. Election day next class! Campaign is 30 points! Winner gets 10% extra--yes a whopping 3 extra credit point! I'm ready to be impressed. Homework: Be ready with campaign and READ ANIMAL FARM 4-6! Might have a quiz next class....
No Quick Write. Quiz on Chapters 1-3 of ANIMAL FARM. You will need to make this up when you return. Also, students were placed in groups for Animal Farm Campaigns. Each group will present a campaign next class which includes a flag, a slogan, a speech, and a few extras. We will elect a group to be class leaders for the remainder of this unit. Election day next class! Campaign is 30 points! Winner gets 10% extra--yes a whopping 3 extra credit point! I'm ready to be impressed. Homework: Be ready with campaign and READ ANIMAL FARM 4-6! Might have a quiz next class....
Wednesday 1/3
Quick Write 21: Orwell. "If people cannot write well, they cannot think well, and if people cannot think well, others will do their thinking for them." Explain your thoughts regarding this quote by George Orwell, author of ANIMAL FARM. Discussed. If you were absent, answer the following questions (typed): Why would someone want to overthrow a government? What steps would it take to overthrow a government? What circumstances does it take to revolt against society's norms? Checked out ANIMAL FARM books. Made a bookmark (King's corner style) with a simile/metaphor about animals, reading, or class. Must have a border and a small illustration. 10 points. Graded on punctuation, spelling, capitalization, and all elements present. Passed out a Character Chart and began reading. Homework: Read Chapters 1-3 of ANIMAL FARM. Be ready to discuss next class. Also handed out slacker passes and returned portfolios from first semester.
Quick Write 21: Orwell. "If people cannot write well, they cannot think well, and if people cannot think well, others will do their thinking for them." Explain your thoughts regarding this quote by George Orwell, author of ANIMAL FARM. Discussed. If you were absent, answer the following questions (typed): Why would someone want to overthrow a government? What steps would it take to overthrow a government? What circumstances does it take to revolt against society's norms? Checked out ANIMAL FARM books. Made a bookmark (King's corner style) with a simile/metaphor about animals, reading, or class. Must have a border and a small illustration. 10 points. Graded on punctuation, spelling, capitalization, and all elements present. Passed out a Character Chart and began reading. Homework: Read Chapters 1-3 of ANIMAL FARM. Be ready to discuss next class. Also handed out slacker passes and returned portfolios from first semester.
Start of Semester 2! British Literature 2018
Friday 12/15
No Quick Write. Presentations today. Final Exam--study.
No Quick Write. Presentations today. Final Exam--study.
Wednesday 12/13
No Quick Write. Presentations. DPP is Daily Points Presentation--if you are absent, you will need to write a one page double spaced essay on one of the topics presented that day. Started talking about FINAL EXAM. No Homework.
No Quick Write. Presentations. DPP is Daily Points Presentation--if you are absent, you will need to write a one page double spaced essay on one of the topics presented that day. Started talking about FINAL EXAM. No Homework.
Deadline for any Term 2 work is Friday, December 15th!
Monday, 12/11
No Quick Write. Presentations. DPP is Daily Points Presentation--if you are absent, you will need to write a one page double spaced essay on one of the topics presented that day. No Homework.
No Quick Write. Presentations. DPP is Daily Points Presentation--if you are absent, you will need to write a one page double spaced essay on one of the topics presented that day. No Homework.
Thursday 12/7
No Quick Write. Time in class to work on project, portfolio, and presentation. Homework: Group Presentations due next week.
All Portfolios due on Monday!
No Quick Write. Time in class to work on project, portfolio, and presentation. Homework: Group Presentations due next week.
All Portfolios due on Monday!
Tuesday 12/5
No Quick Write. Time in class to work on project, portfolio, and presentation. Please take your MASKS home. Homework: Group Presentations due next week.
No Quick Write. Time in class to work on project, portfolio, and presentation. Please take your MASKS home. Homework: Group Presentations due next week.
Friday 12/1
No Quick Write. BLOG BOOKS have already been graded. Counseling College Presentation.
No Quick Write. BLOG BOOKS have already been graded. Counseling College Presentation.
Any time between now and Friday 12/1, for extra credit cut out the best paper snowflake ever! It is worth up to 5 extra credit points if it is spectacular! If it is less than spectacular, expect points to be adjusted accordingly! I'm only taking the first 20 from each subject: English 10 Honors & English 11 Honors. Shhh!
Wednesday 11/29
Quick Write #20: Naughty or Nice? A. Write about a time you were nice. B. Write about a time you were mean. C. Discuss the duality of humans--why do they have both good and evil? What keeps the evil in check? TEST on Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. Group Presentation and Portfolio assigned--groups, topic, and presentation date. Homework: Start working on your presentation/portfolio.
Quick Write #20: Naughty or Nice? A. Write about a time you were nice. B. Write about a time you were mean. C. Discuss the duality of humans--why do they have both good and evil? What keeps the evil in check? TEST on Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. Group Presentation and Portfolio assigned--groups, topic, and presentation date. Homework: Start working on your presentation/portfolio.
Monday 11/27
Quick Write #19: LMS: Winter Things. If you were absent, write a paragraph about your Thanksgiving break. BLOG BOOKS DUE NEXT CLASS! #11-20
Discussed the end of the novella. Test next class will be 25 multiple choice questions on a scan tron. Homework: Annotations will be collected next class, test next class as well. Group projects for the semester will also be assigned next class.
Quick Write #19: LMS: Winter Things. If you were absent, write a paragraph about your Thanksgiving break. BLOG BOOKS DUE NEXT CLASS! #11-20
Discussed the end of the novella. Test next class will be 25 multiple choice questions on a scan tron. Homework: Annotations will be collected next class, test next class as well. Group projects for the semester will also be assigned next class.
Monday 11/20
No Quick Write. Extra Credit yearbook prompt. Returned LOTF Essays. Open book group quiz on DJMH Chapters 1-7. For your assigned chapter, write down all of the main events, and then make at least 2 inferences. Also, think of an alternative title for the chapter. Groups presented their information. Homework: Finish reading and annotating DRMH for next class. Happy Thanksgiving!
No Quick Write. Extra Credit yearbook prompt. Returned LOTF Essays. Open book group quiz on DJMH Chapters 1-7. For your assigned chapter, write down all of the main events, and then make at least 2 inferences. Also, think of an alternative title for the chapter. Groups presented their information. Homework: Finish reading and annotating DRMH for next class. Happy Thanksgiving!
Thursday 11/16
Quick Write 18: Community Expectations. What are the expectations for people in this community? How do expectations happen? Can they be changed? What happens when people can't meet the expectations? Discussion. Quiz on Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde chapters 1-3. Answered the question: What iarethe qualities of a Victorian Gentleman? Notes/Activity on Victorian England. If you missed this, see me for a packet of information which will need to be summarized. Watched a clip from "Alice in Wonderland" looking for evidence of Victorian behavior and how women were treated in the Victoria era (1837-1901). Homework: Read Chapters 4-7 of JH. Annotate as you go.
Quick Write 18: Community Expectations. What are the expectations for people in this community? How do expectations happen? Can they be changed? What happens when people can't meet the expectations? Discussion. Quiz on Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde chapters 1-3. Answered the question: What iarethe qualities of a Victorian Gentleman? Notes/Activity on Victorian England. If you missed this, see me for a packet of information which will need to be summarized. Watched a clip from "Alice in Wonderland" looking for evidence of Victorian behavior and how women were treated in the Victoria era (1837-1901). Homework: Read Chapters 4-7 of JH. Annotate as you go.
Tuesday 11/14
No Quick Write. Finished group presentations. Quick Quiz on Chapters 11 and 12 of LOTF. In class discussion about the end of the book, including analysis. In class essay on LOTF. Homework: Start reading Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, chapters 1-3. Annotate for 1--good and evil; 2--connections to other works we have read; 3--make inferences for understanding.
No Quick Write. Finished group presentations. Quick Quiz on Chapters 11 and 12 of LOTF. In class discussion about the end of the book, including analysis. In class essay on LOTF. Homework: Start reading Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, chapters 1-3. Annotate for 1--good and evil; 2--connections to other works we have read; 3--make inferences for understanding.
Friday 11/9
No Quick Write. Surviavl Challenge. Rank the items. DP Extra Credit today due to 20 minute classes. Homework: Be ready for an assessment on LORD OF THE FLIES.
No Quick Write. Surviavl Challenge. Rank the items. DP Extra Credit today due to 20 minute classes. Homework: Be ready for an assessment on LORD OF THE FLIES.
Wednesday 11/8
No Quick Write. Collected worksheet 7-10 LOTF. Mask Mania. Students shared masks with three different groups and then turned them in. Island Groups: Presentations--Name/Leader, Resource used creatively, Weakness & bandaid, Explanation of TODAY's Question with creative elements. These were AWESOME presentations! We had songs, skits, laughter, mimes, bedtime stories, etc. My Junior English students never cease to amaze me. Great job! Homework: Finish LORD OF THE FLIES, last two chapters 11 & 12.
No Quick Write. Collected worksheet 7-10 LOTF. Mask Mania. Students shared masks with three different groups and then turned them in. Island Groups: Presentations--Name/Leader, Resource used creatively, Weakness & bandaid, Explanation of TODAY's Question with creative elements. These were AWESOME presentations! We had songs, skits, laughter, mimes, bedtime stories, etc. My Junior English students never cease to amaze me. Great job! Homework: Finish LORD OF THE FLIES, last two chapters 11 & 12.
Monday 11/6
Q;uick Write 17: Das Bus. Make a T-Chart of the Simpson's parody of LORD OF THE FLIES. List similarities and differences. Work on questions from Chapter 7 and 8 with a partner. Homework: Masks due next time. Also, questions from Chapters 9 & 10 (same sheet as 7 & 8) will be collected. See link below for a printable copy of the worksheet.
Q;uick Write 17: Das Bus. Make a T-Chart of the Simpson's parody of LORD OF THE FLIES. List similarities and differences. Work on questions from Chapter 7 and 8 with a partner. Homework: Masks due next time. Also, questions from Chapters 9 & 10 (same sheet as 7 & 8) will be collected. See link below for a printable copy of the worksheet.
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Thursday 11/2
Quick Write 16: Slang. Write a dictionary entry for 3 slang words that you use. Keep it Rated PG! Include word, part of speech, pronunciation, definition, and example sentence. Quick Quiz on Chapters 5 & 6 of LOTF. Discussed novel. Close Reading with partners on Ch. 5 & 6. Assigned Mask Project. Homework: Read Chapters 7 & 8 of LOTF. Work on Mask. Due on 11/8.
Quick Write 16: Slang. Write a dictionary entry for 3 slang words that you use. Keep it Rated PG! Include word, part of speech, pronunciation, definition, and example sentence. Quick Quiz on Chapters 5 & 6 of LOTF. Discussed novel. Close Reading with partners on Ch. 5 & 6. Assigned Mask Project. Homework: Read Chapters 7 & 8 of LOTF. Work on Mask. Due on 11/8.
Tuesday 10/31
Quick Write 15: Halloween. On Halloween Night the pumpkins began to... Traveling story. If you were absent, write about your best Halloween ever. Quick Quiz on Chapters 3 & 4 of LOTF. Discussed novel. Island Groups: Built shelters. Best shelter won QQ Passes. Homework: Read Chapters 5 & 6 of LOTF.
Quick Write 15: Halloween. On Halloween Night the pumpkins began to... Traveling story. If you were absent, write about your best Halloween ever. Quick Quiz on Chapters 3 & 4 of LOTF. Discussed novel. Island Groups: Built shelters. Best shelter won QQ Passes. Homework: Read Chapters 5 & 6 of LOTF.
Friday 10/27
Quick Write #14: First Impressions. Write a paragraph about the island and/or a character: Ralph, Jack, Simon, and Piggy. Discussed Chapters 1 & 2. Handed out a character chart for notes.
Quick Write #14: First Impressions. Write a paragraph about the island and/or a character: Ralph, Jack, Simon, and Piggy. Discussed Chapters 1 & 2. Handed out a character chart for notes.
Wednesday 10/25
Quick Write #13: Oh no! Imagine you are stranded on an island with your English class. What would happen? List 5 needs. Prioritize your list by numbering from 1 to 5 with 1 as the most important. Who of your peers would you choose to be a leader and why? Checked out Lord of the Flies. Survivor activity--if you were absent, see me to make this up. Also handed out Term 2 slacker passes. Homework: Read chapters 1 and 2 of Lord of the Flies. Complete the questions using quotes from the book and page numbers. Due next class. ALL MACBETH TESTS AND ESSAYS NEED TO BE MADE UP BY FRIDAY 10/27.
Quick Write #13: Oh no! Imagine you are stranded on an island with your English class. What would happen? List 5 needs. Prioritize your list by numbering from 1 to 5 with 1 as the most important. Who of your peers would you choose to be a leader and why? Checked out Lord of the Flies. Survivor activity--if you were absent, see me to make this up. Also handed out Term 2 slacker passes. Homework: Read chapters 1 and 2 of Lord of the Flies. Complete the questions using quotes from the book and page numbers. Due next class. ALL MACBETH TESTS AND ESSAYS NEED TO BE MADE UP BY FRIDAY 10/27.
Wednesday 10/18
TEST and Essay on Macbeth.
TEST and Essay on Macbeth.
Extra Credit Macbeth Newspaper articles are due by Monday 10/16
Monday 10/16
No Quick Write. Socratic Seminar Fish Bowl Discussion on "Macbeth." Review game for test, if time. Collected typed responses for SS--50 points. Homework: Study for Macbeth final test and essay. Know the play, vocabulary, Shakespeare background. Essay will be typed in class. You will be limiited to the time that you have in class. This should be shared with me on Google Drive. The essay and test will be the first grades of 2nd term.
No Quick Write. Socratic Seminar Fish Bowl Discussion on "Macbeth." Review game for test, if time. Collected typed responses for SS--50 points. Homework: Study for Macbeth final test and essay. Know the play, vocabulary, Shakespeare background. Essay will be typed in class. You will be limiited to the time that you have in class. This should be shared with me on Google Drive. The essay and test will be the first grades of 2nd term.
Thursday 10/12
Quick Write #12: Act 5. Macbeth says this soliloquy after Lady Macbeth dies. What is he saying?
Tomorrow, and tomorrow, and tomorrow,
Creeps in this petty pace from day to day
To the last syllable of recorded time,
And all our yesterdays have lighted fools
The way to dusty death. Out, out, brief candle!
Life’s but a walking shadow, a poor player
That struts and frets his hour upon the stage
And then is heard no more. It is a tale
Told by an idiot, full of sound and fury,
Signifying nothing.
Finished watching "Macbeth." Discussed Macbeth's Tragic Flaw. Gave out Discussion Question assignment. Students should have a paragraph(ish) response to at least 7 of the 19 questions and be prepared to share their answers and ideas in a Socratic Seminar type discussion on Monday. This will be the last assignment on Term 1. The final test and essay will be the first grades on Term 2. Homework: Discussion Question responses. These should be double spaced and typed answers to any 5 of the Discussion questions (9 points per piece, also speak at least twice during the discussion and you will earn your final 10 points. Last assignment of the term. If you were absent, print the discussion questions below so you are prepared for Monday.
Quick Write #12: Act 5. Macbeth says this soliloquy after Lady Macbeth dies. What is he saying?
Tomorrow, and tomorrow, and tomorrow,
Creeps in this petty pace from day to day
To the last syllable of recorded time,
And all our yesterdays have lighted fools
The way to dusty death. Out, out, brief candle!
Life’s but a walking shadow, a poor player
That struts and frets his hour upon the stage
And then is heard no more. It is a tale
Told by an idiot, full of sound and fury,
Signifying nothing.
Finished watching "Macbeth." Discussed Macbeth's Tragic Flaw. Gave out Discussion Question assignment. Students should have a paragraph(ish) response to at least 7 of the 19 questions and be prepared to share their answers and ideas in a Socratic Seminar type discussion on Monday. This will be the last assignment on Term 1. The final test and essay will be the first grades on Term 2. Homework: Discussion Question responses. These should be double spaced and typed answers to any 5 of the Discussion questions (9 points per piece, also speak at least twice during the discussion and you will earn your final 10 points. Last assignment of the term. If you were absent, print the discussion questions below so you are prepared for Monday.
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Tuesday 10/10
Quick Write #11: Feeling Torn. Lady Macduff is furious with Macduff for leaving her. What are some qualities of a good husband? List some qualities of a good statesman. Do they overlap? Discuss. Or, write about a time you felt "torn." Reviewed ACT 4 and watched it. Collected packet. Extra Credit Opportunity explained. Summary of Act 5 handed out. No Homework!
Quick Write #11: Feeling Torn. Lady Macduff is furious with Macduff for leaving her. What are some qualities of a good husband? List some qualities of a good statesman. Do they overlap? Discuss. Or, write about a time you felt "torn." Reviewed ACT 4 and watched it. Collected packet. Extra Credit Opportunity explained. Summary of Act 5 handed out. No Homework!
Friday 10/6
No Quick Write. Watched Act 3 of "MacBeth." Collected Act 3 packet. Handed out Act 4 packet. Homework: Act 4 packet - line deciphering and discussion questions should be completed by Tuesday 10/10. Short schedule due to Spirit Bowl.
No Quick Write. Watched Act 3 of "MacBeth." Collected Act 3 packet. Handed out Act 4 packet. Homework: Act 4 packet - line deciphering and discussion questions should be completed by Tuesday 10/10. Short schedule due to Spirit Bowl.
Deadline for any Term 1 work is Friday, October 13th!
Wednesday, 10/4
No Quick Write. BLOG BOOKS ARE CURRENTLY BEING GRADED 1-10 = 50 points. We reviewed Act 2 of Macbeth, using the document camera and discussing how to annotate lines. Hints: Read until you get to "END" punctuation. Then try to figure out the complete thought or idea. Get the "gist" of what is being talked about. This will chunk the text into sections. Do not try to decipher line by line. Starting with Act 3, packets will be graded more carefully. Homework: Annotate the Shakespearean lines and answer the discussion questions. You may be adding to the discussion questions after seeing the Act on film. Packet will be turned in next class after seeing the movie--so you can complete the box.
No Quick Write. BLOG BOOKS ARE CURRENTLY BEING GRADED 1-10 = 50 points. We reviewed Act 2 of Macbeth, using the document camera and discussing how to annotate lines. Hints: Read until you get to "END" punctuation. Then try to figure out the complete thought or idea. Get the "gist" of what is being talked about. This will chunk the text into sections. Do not try to decipher line by line. Starting with Act 3, packets will be graded more carefully. Homework: Annotate the Shakespearean lines and answer the discussion questions. You may be adding to the discussion questions after seeing the Act on film. Packet will be turned in next class after seeing the movie--so you can complete the box.
Monday, 10/2
Quick Write #10: Act 1. Write a brief summary of Act 1 of Macbeth. QUICK WRITES WILL BE GRADED ON WEDNESDAY! Make sure that you have yours up-to-date. Today was about getting on the same page with Macbeth and making sure that everyone understands what happens in Act 1. Watched the movie. Collected Act 1 packet. Passed out Act 2 packet. Homework: Students should read the entire packet and annotate the following: the summary and the quoted lines, then complete the last page of Discussion Questions. Due on Thursday.
Quick Write #10: Act 1. Write a brief summary of Act 1 of Macbeth. QUICK WRITES WILL BE GRADED ON WEDNESDAY! Make sure that you have yours up-to-date. Today was about getting on the same page with Macbeth and making sure that everyone understands what happens in Act 1. Watched the movie. Collected Act 1 packet. Passed out Act 2 packet. Homework: Students should read the entire packet and annotate the following: the summary and the quoted lines, then complete the last page of Discussion Questions. Due on Thursday.
Thursday, 9/28
Quick Write #9: Future. If you could know the future, would you want to? Why or why not. Vocabulary collected. Students were placed into groups to start Macbeth. Students read Act 1 of the graphic novel version and completed the reading guide in class. Homework: Students worked on an Act 1 packet at home. Only the LAST PAGE needs to be completed for now. Bring it next class.
Quick Write #9: Future. If you could know the future, would you want to? Why or why not. Vocabulary collected. Students were placed into groups to start Macbeth. Students read Act 1 of the graphic novel version and completed the reading guide in class. Homework: Students worked on an Act 1 packet at home. Only the LAST PAGE needs to be completed for now. Bring it next class.
Tuesday, 9/26
Quick Write #8. Shakespeare. Write all you know about Shakespeare. Discussed. Substitute teacher due to a professional conference. Students then watched a biography on Shakespeare and completed research on the playwrite. Research background on Shakespeare collected. Homework: Identify the vocabulary terms for Macbeth. Turn in on Thursday 9/28.
Quick Write #8. Shakespeare. Write all you know about Shakespeare. Discussed. Substitute teacher due to a professional conference. Students then watched a biography on Shakespeare and completed research on the playwrite. Research background on Shakespeare collected. Homework: Identify the vocabulary terms for Macbeth. Turn in on Thursday 9/28.
Friday 9/22
Quick Write #7: Beowulf. Discuss the battle of Good vs Evil in Beowulf. What are Beowulf's flaws? Write a theme statement about Beowulf. Finished discussing the epic poem. Improv-A-Ganza!!! Students were placed into groups and given a plot summary to improvise for the class. Each of the plots were Shakespeare plays. Students discovered that Shakespeare's plays have stood the test of time because much of the subject matter is still relevant today. No Homework. Next week I will miss both A days due to a conference in SLC that I am attending. Please check the website for information. Also, email me if you have questions or stop by on Monday or Friday next week. Have a great weekend.
Quick Write #7: Beowulf. Discuss the battle of Good vs Evil in Beowulf. What are Beowulf's flaws? Write a theme statement about Beowulf. Finished discussing the epic poem. Improv-A-Ganza!!! Students were placed into groups and given a plot summary to improvise for the class. Each of the plots were Shakespeare plays. Students discovered that Shakespeare's plays have stood the test of time because much of the subject matter is still relevant today. No Homework. Next week I will miss both A days due to a conference in SLC that I am attending. Please check the website for information. Also, email me if you have questions or stop by on Monday or Friday next week. Have a great weekend.
Wednesday 9/20
Quick Write #6: Kennings and Stock Epithets. Kenning--a special metaphor that describes a well-known and familiar noun in a new and descriptive way. Example from Beowulf is sun - candle of heaven. Wrote Kennings for the terms : Teacher, Meatloaf, and Computer. Stock Ephithet - adjectives that describe a special trait of people or things. Gave example of hell-forged hands - referring to Grendel's claws. SHowed pictures of Kim Kardashian, Justin Bieber, and Taylor Swift. Students wrote stock epithets on those people in blog book. Then, we practiced identifying Kennings and Stock Epithets in Beowulf. Partner practice determining if modern movie/book (Harry Potter, Star Wars, Lord of the Rings, Hunger Games, etc.) is an epic. Chart collected-10 points. Finally showed a clip from you tube titled, "The Nazgul and its Prey." Compared this battle (1:45 seconds) to the battle with Grendel in Beowulf. (Pink sheet.) Collected 10 points. Homework: Finish annotating the Beowulf packet for alliteration, kennings, stock epithets, good vs. evil, and answering the margin questions. Due next class.
Quick Write #6: Kennings and Stock Epithets. Kenning--a special metaphor that describes a well-known and familiar noun in a new and descriptive way. Example from Beowulf is sun - candle of heaven. Wrote Kennings for the terms : Teacher, Meatloaf, and Computer. Stock Ephithet - adjectives that describe a special trait of people or things. Gave example of hell-forged hands - referring to Grendel's claws. SHowed pictures of Kim Kardashian, Justin Bieber, and Taylor Swift. Students wrote stock epithets on those people in blog book. Then, we practiced identifying Kennings and Stock Epithets in Beowulf. Partner practice determining if modern movie/book (Harry Potter, Star Wars, Lord of the Rings, Hunger Games, etc.) is an epic. Chart collected-10 points. Finally showed a clip from you tube titled, "The Nazgul and its Prey." Compared this battle (1:45 seconds) to the battle with Grendel in Beowulf. (Pink sheet.) Collected 10 points. Homework: Finish annotating the Beowulf packet for alliteration, kennings, stock epithets, good vs. evil, and answering the margin questions. Due next class.
Monday 9/18
Quick Write #5: Last Man Standing. If you were absent, write about where you were and what you were doing. Last Man Standing is a word game that we play once per term. Congratulations to the winners! Returned Pandora Assessment. Reviewed LOS Posters. Started "Beowulf." Homework: Students should read "Beowulf" packet pages 5-19, skipping "Unferth's Challenge" on pages 11,12, and 13. Annotate for Alliteration, Good vs. Evil, Pagan vs. Christianity, and Answer any questions in the margins. If there are no questions, ask a question or make a comment. Each page should have at least 2 annotations on it. This will be checked in class next time.
Quick Write #5: Last Man Standing. If you were absent, write about where you were and what you were doing. Last Man Standing is a word game that we play once per term. Congratulations to the winners! Returned Pandora Assessment. Reviewed LOS Posters. Started "Beowulf." Homework: Students should read "Beowulf" packet pages 5-19, skipping "Unferth's Challenge" on pages 11,12, and 13. Annotate for Alliteration, Good vs. Evil, Pagan vs. Christianity, and Answer any questions in the margins. If there are no questions, ask a question or make a comment. Each page should have at least 2 annotations on it. This will be checked in class next time.
Thursday 9/14
Quick Write #4: Parent Conferences. Write a short story or personal narrative about Parent Teacher Conferences. Feel free to make suggestions about them as well. Students worked in groups to complete the analysis packet of "Lady of Shalott" togetether. Students completed the last page of the packet individually. Each group then came up with a theme which they illustrated on a poster. These will be presented next class. Groups should be prepared to defend their theme by using evidence from the poem and also relate their theme to real life. No Homework.
Quick Write #4: Parent Conferences. Write a short story or personal narrative about Parent Teacher Conferences. Feel free to make suggestions about them as well. Students worked in groups to complete the analysis packet of "Lady of Shalott" togetether. Students completed the last page of the packet individually. Each group then came up with a theme which they illustrated on a poster. These will be presented next class. Groups should be prepared to defend their theme by using evidence from the poem and also relate their theme to real life. No Homework.
Tuesday 9/12
No Quick Write. Name Quiz. Reviewed TOPIC, THEME, THESIS with Star Wars, Toy Story, and the Blindside. Wrote notes in Blog Book. Started "Lady of Shalott by Alfred Lord Tennyson. Listened to the poem at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bUuZBXNw0O8. (cut and paste into your browser.) Students were placed in groups of three to being analyzing the poem. Analysis will continue on Thursday, with eventually each group agreeing on a theme. No Homework.
No Quick Write. Name Quiz. Reviewed TOPIC, THEME, THESIS with Star Wars, Toy Story, and the Blindside. Wrote notes in Blog Book. Started "Lady of Shalott by Alfred Lord Tennyson. Listened to the poem at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bUuZBXNw0O8. (cut and paste into your browser.) Students were placed in groups of three to being analyzing the poem. Analysis will continue on Thursday, with eventually each group agreeing on a theme. No Homework.
Friday 9/8
No Quick Write. Returned the Icarus Interpretation assignment and discussed things done well and things to improve on. Handed out proofreading key which will help students understand teacher marks on their writing. The majority of the class period was spent on an Assessment for our current unit. Students were given a new myth to read. Then they had to write their interpretation of that myth (1 page ds) and a response. This is an in class assessment and must be done at school in under an hour. If you were absent, papers have been placed in the Student Assistance Center in Room 137 for you. This must be completed by Wednesday 9/13. No Homework, but Name Quiz on Tuesday 9/12.
No Quick Write. Returned the Icarus Interpretation assignment and discussed things done well and things to improve on. Handed out proofreading key which will help students understand teacher marks on their writing. The majority of the class period was spent on an Assessment for our current unit. Students were given a new myth to read. Then they had to write their interpretation of that myth (1 page ds) and a response. This is an in class assessment and must be done at school in under an hour. If you were absent, papers have been placed in the Student Assistance Center in Room 137 for you. This must be completed by Wednesday 9/13. No Homework, but Name Quiz on Tuesday 9/12.
Wednesday 9/6
Quick Write #3 ICARUS. Write about a time you (or someone you know) had an "Icarus/Daedalus" experience. In other words, you tried something new and failed or you tried something and didn't listen to your parents. OR write about parental advice--give examples of some advice, how it is received and why. Returned ID Art. Collected Homework--typed interpretation. Looked at Peter Brugel's painting of Icarus. Analyzed and discussed. Students then were placed in groups and looked at other professional interpretations of the myth through art, poetry, and essay excerpts (white binder). Completed analysis chart for two paintings, two poems, and two essay excerpts; as well as final interpretation overall. Collected chart. No Homework. Next class Assessment. Students will be given a myth to read and need to complete a written interpretation of that myth.
Quick Write #3 ICARUS. Write about a time you (or someone you know) had an "Icarus/Daedalus" experience. In other words, you tried something new and failed or you tried something and didn't listen to your parents. OR write about parental advice--give examples of some advice, how it is received and why. Returned ID Art. Collected Homework--typed interpretation. Looked at Peter Brugel's painting of Icarus. Analyzed and discussed. Students then were placed in groups and looked at other professional interpretations of the myth through art, poetry, and essay excerpts (white binder). Completed analysis chart for two paintings, two poems, and two essay excerpts; as well as final interpretation overall. Collected chart. No Homework. Next class Assessment. Students will be given a myth to read and need to complete a written interpretation of that myth.
Friday 9/1
No Quick Write. Students wrote an explanation on their Icarus Art Interpretation on an index card. Then we had a Silent Art Gallery Walk (G Walk), where students were able to view each other's work. Students then voted for their top 5 choices, explaining their choices on the pink worksheet --collected. This needs to be made up if you are absent. We counted votes and announced the winners, who then explained their piece to the class. Homework: Students will now write an interpretation of the Icarus myth. See attached file below. This should be MLA format, double spaced, 3/4 of a page typed. DUE WEDNESDAY.
No Quick Write. Students wrote an explanation on their Icarus Art Interpretation on an index card. Then we had a Silent Art Gallery Walk (G Walk), where students were able to view each other's work. Students then voted for their top 5 choices, explaining their choices on the pink worksheet --collected. This needs to be made up if you are absent. We counted votes and announced the winners, who then explained their piece to the class. Homework: Students will now write an interpretation of the Icarus myth. See attached file below. This should be MLA format, double spaced, 3/4 of a page typed. DUE WEDNESDAY.
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Wednesday 8/30
Quick Write #2: Golding Quotation. "The writer probably knows what he meant when he wrote a book but he should immediately forget what he meant when he's written it." 1. How do you interpret this quote? 2. Do you agree or disagree, why? 3. How does this quote relate to us as readers or writers? 4. What does it say about how we might approach a text?. Our essential question of the day is: What is Literary Analysis? We decided it was: An individual's interpretation of a work, based on who they are. Read the myth of Icarus and Daedalus. See attached. Watched three video interpretations (see links), taking note of differences and emphasis on the back of the myth. Two are posted here. Homework: Interpreting Meaning though Art (ID ART) - 40 points. Due Friday. Create your own interpretation of the myth. In other words, what message do YOU think the author intended? See handout to left. |
Monday 8/28
Quick Write #1: Proofreading. Fix the sentences on the board. (If you were absent, write about where you were and what you were doing. Went over the requirements for each quick write and numbered pages in the "blog book," one to fifty. Returned Letters of Introduction. Watched UNITY videos and participated in group activity, drawing an Alien. No Homework tonight. NAME QUIZ will be Tuesday 9/12.
Quick Write #1: Proofreading. Fix the sentences on the board. (If you were absent, write about where you were and what you were doing. Went over the requirements for each quick write and numbered pages in the "blog book," one to fifty. Returned Letters of Introduction. Watched UNITY videos and participated in group activity, drawing an Alien. No Homework tonight. NAME QUIZ will be Tuesday 9/12.
Thursday 8/24
Seating chart. Collected Letter of Introduction, DD parent signature, and some composition notebooks. Discussed advice from last year's 11 Honors students. Handed out SLACKER PASSES. See me if you were absent so you can get some. Pictures taken for ID cards and yearbook. Website/AUP discussed. Name Quiz announced. Students will need to learn each other's first names. There will be a quiz on this next Friday. We will practice next week. No Homework, UNLESS, you have not turned in your signature or bought a composition notebook yet. Bring those by Monday.
Seating chart. Collected Letter of Introduction, DD parent signature, and some composition notebooks. Discussed advice from last year's 11 Honors students. Handed out SLACKER PASSES. See me if you were absent so you can get some. Pictures taken for ID cards and yearbook. Website/AUP discussed. Name Quiz announced. Students will need to learn each other's first names. There will be a quiz on this next Friday. We will practice next week. No Homework, UNLESS, you have not turned in your signature or bought a composition notebook yet. Bring those by Monday.
Tuesday 8/22
Welcome! Students visited four stations today: Disclosure Document Scavenger Hunt, Six Word Memoir, You are Here - Individual Information, and a Getting to Know You Venn Diagram. Announcements: PICTURE DAY next class! Forms available on the website if you did not pick one up in class. Parent Signature needed on the Disclosure Document by Monday. Homework: Write a letter of Introduction to Mrs. King, persuading her that you should earn a spot in this class. Your letter should be double spaced, letter format, and no longer than 1-2 pages. DUE THURSDAY.
Welcome! Students visited four stations today: Disclosure Document Scavenger Hunt, Six Word Memoir, You are Here - Individual Information, and a Getting to Know You Venn Diagram. Announcements: PICTURE DAY next class! Forms available on the website if you did not pick one up in class. Parent Signature needed on the Disclosure Document by Monday. Homework: Write a letter of Introduction to Mrs. King, persuading her that you should earn a spot in this class. Your letter should be double spaced, letter format, and no longer than 1-2 pages. DUE THURSDAY.
Welcome to English 11 Honors 2017-2018 British Literature
Wednesday 5/17 & THursday 5/18
Quick WRite 37/39: Review. Write all you know about Icarus, Lady of Shallott, Macbeth, Lord of the Flies, Animal Farm, Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, A Midsummer Night's Dream, Oceans at the End of the Lane, and Shakespeare's life and works. Graded Blog Books. Reviewed material. Played a review game. Homework: STudy for Final Test. 85 quetsions; one short essay.
Quick WRite 37/39: Review. Write all you know about Icarus, Lady of Shallott, Macbeth, Lord of the Flies, Animal Farm, Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, A Midsummer Night's Dream, Oceans at the End of the Lane, and Shakespeare's life and works. Graded Blog Books. Reviewed material. Played a review game. Homework: STudy for Final Test. 85 quetsions; one short essay.
Monday 5/15 & Tuesday 5/16
No Quick Write. Watched the final Neil Gaiman interview on Google Talks. Started reviewing for the FInal. Students were assigned a unit to brainstorm information and share with the class. Next class, Review Game. No Homework. Start studying for the final.
No Quick Write. Watched the final Neil Gaiman interview on Google Talks. Started reviewing for the FInal. Students were assigned a unit to brainstorm information and share with the class. Next class, Review Game. No Homework. Start studying for the final.
Thursday 5/11 & Friday 5/12
No Quick Write. Students wrote discussion questions about Oceans at the End of the Lane. Then we divided into expert panels and students answered questions, gave opinions, and shared knowledge. If you were not here, see me. You will need to write answers to at least 6 of the discussion questions. No Homework. Bring all TEXT BOOKS to turn in on Tuesday and Wednesday next week!
No Quick Write. Students wrote discussion questions about Oceans at the End of the Lane. Then we divided into expert panels and students answered questions, gave opinions, and shared knowledge. If you were not here, see me. You will need to write answers to at least 6 of the discussion questions. No Homework. Bring all TEXT BOOKS to turn in on Tuesday and Wednesday next week!
Tuesday 5/9 & Wednesday 5/10
Look Books due. Presented in groups. Even if you are not here, your Look Book should be. It should be able to stand on its own since it is a Look Book. Great presentations by the students who were in class. I was very impressed with your ideas, artwork, and analysis! NO HOMEWORK!
Look Books due. Presented in groups. Even if you are not here, your Look Book should be. It should be able to stand on its own since it is a Look Book. Great presentations by the students who were in class. I was very impressed with your ideas, artwork, and analysis! NO HOMEWORK!
Friday 5/5 & Monday 5/8
Last work day! Worked on LOOK BOOKS. These will be presented in class next week on Tuesday 5/9 for A4 and Wednesday 5/10 for B5.
Last work day! Worked on LOOK BOOKS. These will be presented in class next week on Tuesday 5/9 for A4 and Wednesday 5/10 for B5.
Wednesday 5/3 & Thursday 5/4
Worked on LOOK BOOKS. These will be presented in class next week on Tuesday 5/9 for A4 and Wednesday 5/10 for B5.
Worked on LOOK BOOKS. These will be presented in class next week on Tuesday 5/9 for A4 and Wednesday 5/10 for B5.
Monday 5/1 & Tuesday 5/2
Discussed due dates and how they are affected by AP Testing. Read Epilogue in class. Discussed book and chose LOOK BOOK topics. Started working in class.
Homework: Work on LOOK BOOK: Art work, reflection, Theme statement and Key details. DUE Tuesday 5/9 and Wednesday /10.
Discussed due dates and how they are affected by AP Testing. Read Epilogue in class. Discussed book and chose LOOK BOOK topics. Started working in class.
Homework: Work on LOOK BOOK: Art work, reflection, Theme statement and Key details. DUE Tuesday 5/9 and Wednesday /10.
Thursday 4/27 & Friday 4/28
No Quick Write. Assigned LOOK BOOK. Topics will be chosen next class. Students will have at least two days in class next week to work on these. Due date to be announced next class as well. Listened to more of Oceans at the End of the Lane. Homework: Finish reading Oceans thru Chapter 15. We will read Epilogue in class next time.
No Quick Write. Assigned LOOK BOOK. Topics will be chosen next class. Students will have at least two days in class next week to work on these. Due date to be announced next class as well. Listened to more of Oceans at the End of the Lane. Homework: Finish reading Oceans thru Chapter 15. We will read Epilogue in class next time.
Tuesday 4/25 & Wednesday 4/26
Quick WRite #36/38: Oceans 6,7,8 Choose one quotation from these cahpterse. WRite it. Give context. Explain your choice. Discussed 6,7,8. Preview of LOOK BOOK. This will be the project for Oceans and will be assigned next class. Listened to Chapter 9 in class. Homework: Read Oceans 10, 11, and 12
Quick WRite #36/38: Oceans 6,7,8 Choose one quotation from these cahpterse. WRite it. Give context. Explain your choice. Discussed 6,7,8. Preview of LOOK BOOK. This will be the project for Oceans and will be assigned next class. Listened to Chapter 9 in class. Homework: Read Oceans 10, 11, and 12
Friday 4/21 & Monday 4/24
Quick Write #35: Memories. Why do we remember certain events and not others? Write about a childhood memory. Is there a certain object or place associated with it? What happens to memories over time? Discussed quick write. Returned work. Discussed the first part of Oceans at the End of the Lane. Read Chapters 4 & 5 in class. Homework: Read Chapters 6, 7, and 8 of Oceans. Quiz next class? Hmmm?
Quick Write #35: Memories. Why do we remember certain events and not others? Write about a childhood memory. Is there a certain object or place associated with it? What happens to memories over time? Discussed quick write. Returned work. Discussed the first part of Oceans at the End of the Lane. Read Chapters 4 & 5 in class. Homework: Read Chapters 6, 7, and 8 of Oceans. Quiz next class? Hmmm?
Wednesday 4/19 & Thursday 4/20
No QUick Write. Checked out the book, Oceans at the End of the Lane by Neil Gaiman. Students read the Prologue, and Chapters 1,2, and 3. They answered the following questions and turned them in (15 points). 1. Who is the narrator? What is he like? Characterize him. 2. What elements of Magical Realism have you identified so far? 3. What the deal with all the references to money in Chapter 3? What significance does it have? Why does the author to choose to do this?
No QUick Write. Checked out the book, Oceans at the End of the Lane by Neil Gaiman. Students read the Prologue, and Chapters 1,2, and 3. They answered the following questions and turned them in (15 points). 1. Who is the narrator? What is he like? Characterize him. 2. What elements of Magical Realism have you identified so far? 3. What the deal with all the references to money in Chapter 3? What significance does it have? Why does the author to choose to do this?
Monday 4/17 & Tuesday 4/18
No Quick Write. Stations for four different texts/film clips. Individual analysis on each text. Final discussion about the works and author. Collected Analysis. No Homework.
No Quick Write. Stations for four different texts/film clips. Individual analysis on each text. Final discussion about the works and author. Collected Analysis. No Homework.
Tuesday 4/11 - Friday 4/14
No Quick Write. We are officially finished with British Poetry and are moving on to a new unit which will focus on Magical Realism. Students will learn what type of book or movie is identified as Magical Realism. Students will be viewing Midnight in Paris along with a worksheet. This will be discussed next week when Mrs. King returns. Worksheet collected on Thursday (A) or Friday (B). No Homework.
No Quick Write. We are officially finished with British Poetry and are moving on to a new unit which will focus on Magical Realism. Students will learn what type of book or movie is identified as Magical Realism. Students will be viewing Midnight in Paris along with a worksheet. This will be discussed next week when Mrs. King returns. Worksheet collected on Thursday (A) or Friday (B). No Homework.
Friday 3/31 & Monday 4/10
No Quick Write. In class poetry analysis with unseen poem/author. Students will annotate the poem for both meaning, literary elements and figurative language. They they will write (a several paragraph) analysis of the poem. Done in class. 50 points. This will serve as the assessment for this unit.
No Quick Write. In class poetry analysis with unseen poem/author. Students will annotate the poem for both meaning, literary elements and figurative language. They they will write (a several paragraph) analysis of the poem. Done in class. 50 points. This will serve as the assessment for this unit.
Wednesday 3/29 & Thursday 3/30
No Quick Write. Elite eight, final four, and the championship of British Poetry March Madness! The finalists for each class were as follows: Ethan Lynch and Dawn Curtis in A4 and Porter Roskelley and Alex Nibley in B5! Great job everyone! Collected the third poetry assignment off of the poetry menu. No Homework over the break!
No Quick Write. Elite eight, final four, and the championship of British Poetry March Madness! The finalists for each class were as follows: Ethan Lynch and Dawn Curtis in A4 and Porter Roskelley and Alex Nibley in B5! Great job everyone! Collected the third poetry assignment off of the poetry menu. No Homework over the break!
Monday 3/27 & Tuesday 3/28
No Quick Write. Returned FRQs. Returned Poetry Analysis. Sweet 16 March Madness. Announced Elite Eight. Will finish the tourney next class, so if you've made it this far, be prepared for possibly making it to the Finals. Watched Poetry "Art Wars" Video about song lyrics as poetry. Passed out the Poetry Menu. Students can choose off the menu for the final assignment. See below. Homework: Be prepared with your third poetry assignment and ready for your final face-off, if applicable.
No Quick Write. Returned FRQs. Returned Poetry Analysis. Sweet 16 March Madness. Announced Elite Eight. Will finish the tourney next class, so if you've made it this far, be prepared for possibly making it to the Finals. Watched Poetry "Art Wars" Video about song lyrics as poetry. Passed out the Poetry Menu. Students can choose off the menu for the final assignment. See below. Homework: Be prepared with your third poetry assignment and ready for your final face-off, if applicable.
Thursday 3/22 & Friday 3/23
No Quick Write. Starting Brackets for British Poetry - March Madness Style
Rounds 1 and 2. Turned in Poetry Analysis. Announced Sweet 16 Teams. Homework: Bring a second poetry analysis. Poem must be by your author. 30 points.
No Quick Write. Starting Brackets for British Poetry - March Madness Style
Rounds 1 and 2. Turned in Poetry Analysis. Announced Sweet 16 Teams. Homework: Bring a second poetry analysis. Poem must be by your author. 30 points.
Poetry Madness Ballot
Poet/ Student VS Poet/ Student
Reading of Poem
Explanation of Meaning
Literary Devices
Figurative Language
Literary Merit/Connection
Tuesday 3/21 & Wednesday 3/22
Quick Write 34 (A4) and 36 (B5): BBC. Trade your Biography Book Cover with at least four other people. For each poet, write down one interesting fact about them. If you were absent, list at list five facts about your own poet. Lesson on Poetry Analysis. Including clip from Dead Poet's Society, How to Analyze a Poem: Chimney Sweeper video, class discussion. Find meaning first and then look for figurative language and literary elements. Students turned in their Biography Book Cover (75 points). They also were given 15 points for having a poem by their author in class today. Students practiced analyzing their poem, and then paired up to help each other analyze. Homework: March Madness starts next class. Students and their British poet will face off against one another. Bring a typed, double spaced copy of your poem. Be sure you have done your very best to analyze it. Be prepared to read it with expression. Try to connect it to modern day issues. SEE ABOVE FOR SAMPLE BALLOT and AREAS TO COVER.
Friday 3/17 & Monday 3/20
Quick Write 33 (A4) and 35 (B5): Poetry Intro. Read the poem Introduction to Poetry by Billy Collins. Write an initial response.
What words and images stand out?
What is your emotional reaction to the poem?
What do you think Collins is saying about the study of poetry?
Students then began to research their British Author. Information will be presented in the format of a Book Cover about the author. This will be due next class (50 points). Homework: Biography Book Cover due next class, as well as one typed poem (unannotated) by your author.
Quick Write 33 (A4) and 35 (B5): Poetry Intro. Read the poem Introduction to Poetry by Billy Collins. Write an initial response.
What words and images stand out?
What is your emotional reaction to the poem?
What do you think Collins is saying about the study of poetry?
Students then began to research their British Author. Information will be presented in the format of a Book Cover about the author. This will be due next class (50 points). Homework: Biography Book Cover due next class, as well as one typed poem (unannotated) by your author.
Wednesday 3/15 & Thursday 3/16
No Quick Write. QUIZ on A Midsummer Night's Dream (50 points--25 questions; scantron). FRQ Free Response Question. Students drew their prompt out of a hat and had 60 minutes to write. Collected at the end of the period. No Homework.
No Quick Write. QUIZ on A Midsummer Night's Dream (50 points--25 questions; scantron). FRQ Free Response Question. Students drew their prompt out of a hat and had 60 minutes to write. Collected at the end of the period. No Homework.
Term 4 Begins!
Monday 3/13 & Tuesday 3/14
Quick WRite 32 (A4) and 34 (B5): “Lord, what fools these mortals be.”
“The course of true love never did run smooth.”
“I am slow of study.”
Write one of these quotes from A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Apply it to your weekend or third term. Tell the incident and how the quote applies. (Fiction is fine.) Finished watching "A Midsummer Night's Dream." Handed out FRQ Prompts for next class. Also quiz next class. Be sure to study ppt notes on Shakespeare's language (Iambic pentameter, blank verse) and on the three types of plays. Also know the plot of the play by reviewing the plot map (pink) and the worksheets on ACT 2 and ACT 3. If you've missed part of the movie clips, go to No Fear Shakespeare.com and look for "A Midsummer Night's Dream" then read up on whatever you missed. THis website has Shakespeare's language on one column and a modern translation on the other.
Homework: Study for quiz/FRQ.
Monday 3/13 & Tuesday 3/14
Quick WRite 32 (A4) and 34 (B5): “Lord, what fools these mortals be.”
“The course of true love never did run smooth.”
“I am slow of study.”
Write one of these quotes from A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Apply it to your weekend or third term. Tell the incident and how the quote applies. (Fiction is fine.) Finished watching "A Midsummer Night's Dream." Handed out FRQ Prompts for next class. Also quiz next class. Be sure to study ppt notes on Shakespeare's language (Iambic pentameter, blank verse) and on the three types of plays. Also know the plot of the play by reviewing the plot map (pink) and the worksheets on ACT 2 and ACT 3. If you've missed part of the movie clips, go to No Fear Shakespeare.com and look for "A Midsummer Night's Dream" then read up on whatever you missed. THis website has Shakespeare's language on one column and a modern translation on the other.
Homework: Study for quiz/FRQ.
Thursday 3/9 and Friday3/10
Quick WRite 31 (A4)/33 (B5): "Pyramus and Thisbe." Write the plot and then make connections between the story and a Shakespeare play. Notes on Histories, Tragedies, and Comedies. These will be on the quiz next week. Shakespeare Insult Fest. No Homework.
Quick WRite 31 (A4)/33 (B5): "Pyramus and Thisbe." Write the plot and then make connections between the story and a Shakespeare play. Notes on Histories, Tragedies, and Comedies. These will be on the quiz next week. Shakespeare Insult Fest. No Homework.
Tuesday 3/7 and Wednesday 3/8
Only A Day: Quick Write #30: Love Letter. Write a love letter to any of the following: your bed, dog, car, mom, favorite food, future self, English class, etc. B5 already did this as number 30 awhile ago. Notes on Shakespeare ppt regarding Blank Verse, Prose, Iambic Pentameter, Shared Lines, and so forth. Then we watched Act 3 of AMND with a corresponding fill in the blank worksheet. Students wrote their answers during the film. Discussed in class. Not graded. If you were absent, show me the completed assignment to make up your daily points. Then we discussed some of the insults seen in the film. Students spent 5-10 minutes preparing for our Shakespeare Insult Fest which will be next class. No Homework.
Thursday 3/2 and Friday 3/3
No Quick Write. Shared Fairies in small groups and then with the class. Turned them in for a grade. Watched Act 2 of A Midsummer Night's Dream." Students completed a worksheet/quiz on the Act to show their understanding of Shakespeare's language. No Homework.
No Quick Write. Shared Fairies in small groups and then with the class. Turned them in for a grade. Watched Act 2 of A Midsummer Night's Dream." Students completed a worksheet/quiz on the Act to show their understanding of Shakespeare's language. No Homework.
Friday 2/24 & Monday 2/27 (B) Wednesday 3/1 (B) (Tuesday 2/28--ACT A day)
Only B Day: Quick Write #31: Feburary Myth. Create a myth explaining why February has 28 days. Students watched Act 1 from "A Midsummer Night's Dream."Then they wrote a 1 paragraph response, collected. Homework: Create-a-Fairy assigned. Picture and 1-2 page ds persona. Due on Thursday (3/2) A4 and Friday (3/3) B5 .
Only B Day: Quick Write #31: Feburary Myth. Create a myth explaining why February has 28 days. Students watched Act 1 from "A Midsummer Night's Dream."Then they wrote a 1 paragraph response, collected. Homework: Create-a-Fairy assigned. Picture and 1-2 page ds persona. Due on Thursday (3/2) A4 and Friday (3/3) B5 .
Wednesday 2/22 & THursday 2/23
No QUick Write. Reviewed ACT English and Reading sections. DIscussed test taking tips. Introduced Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream." Plot map handed out and notes. No Homework.
No QUick Write. Reviewed ACT English and Reading sections. DIscussed test taking tips. Introduced Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream." Plot map handed out and notes. No Homework.
Friday 2/17 & Tuesday 2/21
No Quick Write. Animal Farm Final Test. 50 questions, 100 points. Plus a short essay worth an additional 20 points. After the test, students watched the original Animal Farm movie which was produced in England by the CIA. Work on ACT practice test. ACT Review on Thursday.
No Quick Write. Animal Farm Final Test. 50 questions, 100 points. Plus a short essay worth an additional 20 points. After the test, students watched the original Animal Farm movie which was produced in England by the CIA. Work on ACT practice test. ACT Review on Thursday.
Wednesday 2/15 & Thursday 2/16
BLOG BOOKS ARE DUE! Quick Writes 21-29 will be graded! 50 points!
Handed out practice ACT English and Reading Tests. Students should complete these at home on binder paper. Grade your own. Bring in by Friday (A4) or Tuesday (B5). To be continued...
BLOG BOOKS ARE DUE! Quick Writes 21-29 will be graded! 50 points!
Handed out practice ACT English and Reading Tests. Students should complete these at home on binder paper. Grade your own. Bring in by Friday (A4) or Tuesday (B5). To be continued...
Monday 2/13 & Tuesday 2/14
No Quick Write. Slammer on Chapters 7/8. Discussed ANIMAL FARM. Opportunity for leaders to remain, change, or end the simulation. A4--no concensus--game over. Completed ACT pre-bubble information. If you missed this, they will be calling you down to do the bubbling sometime prior to the ACT on February 28th. Homework: Read AF 9/10. Finish book. Test will be on Friday.
No Quick Write. Slammer on Chapters 7/8. Discussed ANIMAL FARM. Opportunity for leaders to remain, change, or end the simulation. A4--no concensus--game over. Completed ACT pre-bubble information. If you missed this, they will be calling you down to do the bubbling sometime prior to the ACT on February 28th. Homework: Read AF 9/10. Finish book. Test will be on Friday.
Thursday 2/9 & Friday 2/10
Quick Write 29: "Election." Write a thoughtful paragraph on the following quesitons. Explain your feelings about the class election. How do you feel about the new leaders? Do you have any predictions? What suggestions or changes would you make to the process so far? Slammer Quiz 5/6. Jobs assigned by leaders and carried out by class. Group activity on "Hidden messages." Video on "Russian Revolution." Students made a T-Chart to draw comparisions between ANIMAL FARM and the Russian Revolution/Soviet Union. Homework: Read AF Chapter 7 & 8.
Quick Write 29: "Election." Write a thoughtful paragraph on the following quesitons. Explain your feelings about the class election. How do you feel about the new leaders? Do you have any predictions? What suggestions or changes would you make to the process so far? Slammer Quiz 5/6. Jobs assigned by leaders and carried out by class. Group activity on "Hidden messages." Video on "Russian Revolution." Students made a T-Chart to draw comparisions between ANIMAL FARM and the Russian Revolution/Soviet Union. Homework: Read AF Chapter 7 & 8.
Tuesday 2/7 & Wednesday 2/8
No Quick Write. Slammer Quiz on Chapters 3/4 of AF. Brief discussion. Last minute planning for campaigns. All 6 groups presented their campaign. Voting and ballot counting took place. And....the winners are.... A4 THE GOATS. B5 THE DOGS
No Quick Write. Slammer Quiz on Chapters 3/4 of AF. Brief discussion. Last minute planning for campaigns. All 6 groups presented their campaign. Voting and ballot counting took place. And....the winners are.... A4 THE GOATS. B5 THE DOGS
Friday 2/3 & Monday 2/6
Quick Write 28: "Leadership Qualities." List 5 -7 qualities of a great leader. Choose two and explain why those are the most important ones. Slammer Quiz on Chapter 2 of ANIMAL FARM. Discussed book. Campaign time in Animal Groups. Homework: Read AF 3 and 4. YES--2 Chapters. Also, have your group campaign ready to go for next class. Good luck. I'm looking forward to seeing your hard work and creativity!
Quick Write 28: "Leadership Qualities." List 5 -7 qualities of a great leader. Choose two and explain why those are the most important ones. Slammer Quiz on Chapter 2 of ANIMAL FARM. Discussed book. Campaign time in Animal Groups. Homework: Read AF 3 and 4. YES--2 Chapters. Also, have your group campaign ready to go for next class. Good luck. I'm looking forward to seeing your hard work and creativity!
Wednesday 2/1 & Thursday 2/2
Quick Write 27: "Beasts of England" Analyze the lyrics to this song: What is the mood? Images Message? Source? Rhyme? Why do the animals like the song so much? Analysis of Old Major's speech compared to Martin Luther King's speech (Groups of 3. If you are absent, you will need to make this up individually.) Collected. Background on Animal Farm. Animal Farm Campaign.
Quick Write 27: "Beasts of England" Analyze the lyrics to this song: What is the mood? Images Message? Source? Rhyme? Why do the animals like the song so much? Analysis of Old Major's speech compared to Martin Luther King's speech (Groups of 3. If you are absent, you will need to make this up individually.) Collected. Background on Animal Farm. Animal Farm Campaign.
Monday 1/30 & Tuesday 1/31
Quick Write 25/26: Quotation. "If people cannot write well, they cannot think well, and if they cannot think well, others will do their thinking for them. Write your thoughts about the above quote by George Orwell. A1--#26 LMS Places. Checked out Animal Farm books. Made a bookmark in class out of "King's corner." Must include a simile/metaphor about an animal, correct grammar, border, illustration, color and your name. Check off with me for 10 points. Homework: Read ANIMAL FARM Chapter 1. Pay close attention to Old Major's speech. Be prepared to discuss next class.
Quick Write 25/26: Quotation. "If people cannot write well, they cannot think well, and if they cannot think well, others will do their thinking for them. Write your thoughts about the above quote by George Orwell. A1--#26 LMS Places. Checked out Animal Farm books. Made a bookmark in class out of "King's corner." Must include a simile/metaphor about an animal, correct grammar, border, illustration, color and your name. Check off with me for 10 points. Homework: Read ANIMAL FARM Chapter 1. Pay close attention to Old Major's speech. Be prepared to discuss next class.
Thursday 1/26 & Friday 1/27
No Quick Write. Worked on Cyberbullying Essay. Some turned it in at the end of class with their annotations. Others will turn it in on Monday. No Homework unless you didn't finish the DBQ.
No Quick Write. Worked on Cyberbullying Essay. Some turned it in at the end of class with their annotations. Others will turn it in on Monday. No Homework unless you didn't finish the DBQ.
Tuesday 1/24 & Wednesday 1/25
No Quick Write. Returned group papers. Introduced Cyberbullying. Started DBQ Test--annotating packet and writing essay. This will be due at the end of the period on THursday/Friday.
No Quick Write. Returned group papers. Introduced Cyberbullying. Started DBQ Test--annotating packet and writing essay. This will be due at the end of the period on THursday/Friday.
Friday 1/20 & Monday 1/23
No Quick Write. Worked on group DBQ on Free College. Last day to work on it. Turned in at the end of the period.
No Quick Write. Worked on group DBQ on Free College. Last day to work on it. Turned in at the end of the period.
Wednesday 1/18 & Thursday 1/19
No Quick Write. Reviewed Introductions and Body paragraphs. Discussed how to introduce and insert quotations in a DBQ. See Power Point below. Students began to write a group essay on the DBQ, this will be due at the end of the period on Friday. NO Homework, unless your group assigned some.
No Quick Write. Reviewed Introductions and Body paragraphs. Discussed how to introduce and insert quotations in a DBQ. See Power Point below. Students began to write a group essay on the DBQ, this will be due at the end of the period on Friday. NO Homework, unless your group assigned some.
Friday 1/13 & Tuesday 1/17
No Quick Write. Went over the student written introductions and critiqued. Then students wrote a body paragraph for the dbq following the suggested pattern. Handouts to improve writing given. No Homework if body paragraph finished in class.
No Quick Write. Went over the student written introductions and critiqued. Then students wrote a body paragraph for the dbq following the suggested pattern. Handouts to improve writing given. No Homework if body paragraph finished in class.
Wednesday 1/11 & Thursday 1/12
No Quick Write. Collected introduction paragraph. Students went to the writing lab to hear/see the counseling presentation for Juniors. This took the entire period. No Homework.
No Quick Write. Collected introduction paragraph. Students went to the writing lab to hear/see the counseling presentation for Juniors. This took the entire period. No Homework.
Monday 1/9 & Tuesday 1/10
No Quick Write. Annotated Source 4, graph from the DBQ packet. Collected/graded packets. Debate/discussion on the topic of Free College. Take a side and defend your answer. Viewed a Prezi on how to write an introduction: Hook, Background Information, Tip of the Hat Concession, and Thesis. Homework: Write an Introduction for the DBQ using the steps mentioned in the Prezi (and above.)
No Quick Write. Annotated Source 4, graph from the DBQ packet. Collected/graded packets. Debate/discussion on the topic of Free College. Take a side and defend your answer. Viewed a Prezi on how to write an introduction: Hook, Background Information, Tip of the Hat Concession, and Thesis. Homework: Write an Introduction for the DBQ using the steps mentioned in the Prezi (and above.)
Thursday 1/5 & Friday 1/6
Quick Write 24/25: College. How will you pay for additional education? Ethos Pathos Logos. Notes. Commercial identification. Practice using EPL. Homework: Annotate the DBQ articles on "Free College." Due on Monday for A day. Due on Tuesday for B day.
Quick Write 24/25: College. How will you pay for additional education? Ethos Pathos Logos. Notes. Commercial identification. Practice using EPL. Homework: Annotate the DBQ articles on "Free College." Due on Monday for A day. Due on Tuesday for B day.
Tuesday 1/3 & Wednesday 1/4
Quick Write 23/24: Winter Break. What did you do? Highlights? Lowlights? Can evidence stand alone? NO! It needs analysis and interpretation. Watched clips of Sherlock Holmes proving this point. Then in class students worked on finding evidence in pictures and analyzing and interpreting that evidence. This skill should carry over to writing and supporting evidence with explanation. Returned semester project portfolios. No Homework.
Quick Write 23/24: Winter Break. What did you do? Highlights? Lowlights? Can evidence stand alone? NO! It needs analysis and interpretation. Watched clips of Sherlock Holmes proving this point. Then in class students worked on finding evidence in pictures and analyzing and interpreting that evidence. This skill should carry over to writing and supporting evidence with explanation. Returned semester project portfolios. No Homework.
Term 3 Starts!
Monday 12/19 & Tuesday 12/20
No QUick Write. Presentations continue. Listening points continue. See below (12/15) if you were absent for any of the presentations.
No QUick Write. Presentations continue. Listening points continue. See below (12/15) if you were absent for any of the presentations.
Thursday 12/15 & Friday 12/16
No Quick Write. Semester Presentations begin. Portfolio for ALL groups are due. Students had a few minutes at the beginning of the period to combine their portfolio. Students earn 20 Listening Points for attentive behavior during the presentations. If you are absent during any of the presentations, you will need to write a 1 page MLA essay on the topic of one of the presentations that you missed. Homework: If you already presented, NONE!
No Quick Write. Semester Presentations begin. Portfolio for ALL groups are due. Students had a few minutes at the beginning of the period to combine their portfolio. Students earn 20 Listening Points for attentive behavior during the presentations. If you are absent during any of the presentations, you will need to write a 1 page MLA essay on the topic of one of the presentations that you missed. Homework: If you already presented, NONE!
Tuesday 12/13 & Wednesday 12/14
No Quick Write. Library time to work on Semester Project. Remember all Portfolios will be due on Thursday which is the first day of presentations. Homework: Be ready to hand in your portfolio and present, if you are scheduled for THursday or Friday.
No Quick Write. Library time to work on Semester Project. Remember all Portfolios will be due on Thursday which is the first day of presentations. Homework: Be ready to hand in your portfolio and present, if you are scheduled for THursday or Friday.
Any time between now and Friday 12/9, for extra credit cut out the best paper snowflake ever! It is worth up to 5 extra credit points if it is spectacular! If it is less than spectacular, expect points to be adjusted accordingly! I'm only taking the first 15 from each subject: English 10 Honors, English 11, & English 11 Honors.
Friday 12/9 & Monday 12/12
No Quick Write. Library time to work on Semester Project. Handed out rubrics for the porfolio and presentation (230 points) Assigned presentation dates. Homework: Work on your project. Presentations will start on Thursday 12/15. All PORTFOLIOS will be due on 12/15! (Even if you are not presenting until a later date.)
No Quick Write. Library time to work on Semester Project. Handed out rubrics for the porfolio and presentation (230 points) Assigned presentation dates. Homework: Work on your project. Presentations will start on Thursday 12/15. All PORTFOLIOS will be due on 12/15! (Even if you are not presenting until a later date.)
Wednesday 12/7 & Thursday 12/8
Quick Write 22/23 Is the evil humans do caused by an outside force or it it an expression of our dark side? Assigned semester project, chose groups, chose topics, began work. BLOG BOOKS GRADED! Homework: Start planning your project.
Quick Write 22/23 Is the evil humans do caused by an outside force or it it an expression of our dark side? Assigned semester project, chose groups, chose topics, began work. BLOG BOOKS GRADED! Homework: Start planning your project.
Monday 12/5 & Tuesday 12/6
Quick Write 21/22: Human Nature. Write about a time you were KIND. Then write about a time you were MEAN. Quiz on Jekyll/Hyde. Discussed novel, good vs. evil, characters, etc. Collected annotated texts. No Homework unless you never finished reading the novella.
Quick Write 21/22: Human Nature. Write about a time you were KIND. Then write about a time you were MEAN. Quiz on Jekyll/Hyde. Discussed novel, good vs. evil, characters, etc. Collected annotated texts. No Homework unless you never finished reading the novella.
Thursday 12/1 & Friday 12/2
Quick Write 20: Mood and "Alice." Based on the movie clip, write down as many examples that you can think of which show Victorian England. What techniques can be used to make a movie scary? What about a story--techniques? Watched a lip of "Coraline" and discussed how mood is created and manipulated. Read "The Demon Lover" in class and talked about suspense, mood, and analysis. Homework: FInish reading Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde by next class. Expect a major quiz/discussion.
Quick Write 20: Mood and "Alice." Based on the movie clip, write down as many examples that you can think of which show Victorian England. What techniques can be used to make a movie scary? What about a story--techniques? Watched a lip of "Coraline" and discussed how mood is created and manipulated. Read "The Demon Lover" in class and talked about suspense, mood, and analysis. Homework: FInish reading Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde by next class. Expect a major quiz/discussion.
Tuesday 11/29 & Wednesday 11/30
Quick Write 19: "Expectations." What expections are set by the community that might be difficult to live up to? Discuss. Introduction to the Victorian Era. Sherlock Holmes Clip. What is a gentleman? Articles/Notes. What happens when you tell people "you have to be good now..." and they don't want to be good. Alice in Wonderland clip. Victorian behavior discussion. How is Dr. Jekyll the ultimate VIctorian Gentleman? Homework: Read Chapters 4-6 of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.
Quick Write 19: "Expectations." What expections are set by the community that might be difficult to live up to? Discuss. Introduction to the Victorian Era. Sherlock Holmes Clip. What is a gentleman? Articles/Notes. What happens when you tell people "you have to be good now..." and they don't want to be good. Alice in Wonderland clip. Victorian behavior discussion. How is Dr. Jekyll the ultimate VIctorian Gentleman? Homework: Read Chapters 4-6 of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.
END OF THE UNIT DEADLINE LORD OF THE FLIES is December 5th.
Monday 11/28 (B day only)
Quick Write 19: Last Man Standing. If you were absent, write about your Thanksgiving Break. Collected LOTF books. Assigned Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde texts. Homework: Read the first three chapters by next class.
Quick Write 19: Last Man Standing. If you were absent, write about your Thanksgiving Break. Collected LOTF books. Assigned Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde texts. Homework: Read the first three chapters by next class.
Tuesday 11/22
Collected Final Essay from Lord of the Flies. FInished our Survivor game. Assigned reading. Start "Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde." Read Chapters 1-3 by next class. B day, you will get your texts on the next class. Everyone, please bring your LOTF book to return.
Collected Final Essay from Lord of the Flies. FInished our Survivor game. Assigned reading. Start "Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde." Read Chapters 1-3 by next class. B day, you will get your texts on the next class. Everyone, please bring your LOTF book to return.
Friday 11/18 & Monday 11/21 & Tuesday 11/22
Discuss the end of the novel. Essays assigned A4 and due on Tuesday 11/22. B5 essay is due on Monday. Started our culminating activity for the End of the novel. Your knowledge of the book is needed to help your team win! Homework: None unless you did not turn in your essay. Topics: How does setting affect one of the characters? OR How does Golding portray Good vs. Evil in this novel? Your essay should show your knowledge of the book. This is an argumentative essay which should start with a thesis and offer support/evidence/quotes from the book throughout the remainder of the paper. 1 1/2 to 3 pages, MLA Format. 100 points.
Discuss the end of the novel. Essays assigned A4 and due on Tuesday 11/22. B5 essay is due on Monday. Started our culminating activity for the End of the novel. Your knowledge of the book is needed to help your team win! Homework: None unless you did not turn in your essay. Topics: How does setting affect one of the characters? OR How does Golding portray Good vs. Evil in this novel? Your essay should show your knowledge of the book. This is an argumentative essay which should start with a thesis and offer support/evidence/quotes from the book throughout the remainder of the paper. 1 1/2 to 3 pages, MLA Format. 100 points.
Wednesday 11/16 & Thursday 11/17
Quick Write #18: Good vs. Evil. Thoughts? The Island? The Boys? Humanity? Class discussion about the various events and aspects of the novel. Did Golding mean all of this? What happened? What does it mean? Discussion of analysis. Essay will be due on Monday/Tuesday next week. Group work/game remainder of book. Homework: FInish book by next class. Also, B5--Essay is due on Monday. Topics: How does setting affect one of the characters? OR How does Golding portray Good vs. Evil in this novel? Your essay should show your knowledge of the book. This is an argumentative essay which should start with a thesis and offer support/evidence/quotes from the book throughout the remainder of the paper. 1 1/2 to 3 pages, MLA Format. 100 points.
Quick Write #18: Good vs. Evil. Thoughts? The Island? The Boys? Humanity? Class discussion about the various events and aspects of the novel. Did Golding mean all of this? What happened? What does it mean? Discussion of analysis. Essay will be due on Monday/Tuesday next week. Group work/game remainder of book. Homework: FInish book by next class. Also, B5--Essay is due on Monday. Topics: How does setting affect one of the characters? OR How does Golding portray Good vs. Evil in this novel? Your essay should show your knowledge of the book. This is an argumentative essay which should start with a thesis and offer support/evidence/quotes from the book throughout the remainder of the paper. 1 1/2 to 3 pages, MLA Format. 100 points.
Monday 11/14 & Tuesday 11/15
Quick Write #17: "Masks, Characters, Questions." Write about your mask-making process. Choose one of the following characters and trace their actions /changes through LOTF so far, What questions do you have about the book so far? Took notes on Social Allegory, Moral Allegory, and Religious Allegory. DIscussed Allusion to Coral Island. Discussed meaning of Names. Talked about what else can be considered symbols in this book. Collected Masks, rubric, and paragraphs. Homework: Read Chapters 9, 10, and 11.
Quick Write #17: "Masks, Characters, Questions." Write about your mask-making process. Choose one of the following characters and trace their actions /changes through LOTF so far, What questions do you have about the book so far? Took notes on Social Allegory, Moral Allegory, and Religious Allegory. DIscussed Allusion to Coral Island. Discussed meaning of Names. Talked about what else can be considered symbols in this book. Collected Masks, rubric, and paragraphs. Homework: Read Chapters 9, 10, and 11.
Thursday 11/10 & Friday 11/11
No Quick Write. Collected questions from Chapters 3, 4, & 5. Discussed LOTF. Assigned "Mask." Homework: See link below or absent binder. Students will design a mask for a character in LOTF, or for themselves. This will include symbols, personality traits, and so forth. It is fully explained on the assignment sheet (see below). Be creative, this can be 3-dimensional or it can be out of paper, paper plates, card stock, paper mache, and so forth. DUE NEXT CLASS.
No Quick Write. Collected questions from Chapters 3, 4, & 5. Discussed LOTF. Assigned "Mask." Homework: See link below or absent binder. Students will design a mask for a character in LOTF, or for themselves. This will include symbols, personality traits, and so forth. It is fully explained on the assignment sheet (see below). Be creative, this can be 3-dimensional or it can be out of paper, paper plates, card stock, paper mache, and so forth. DUE NEXT CLASS.
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Tuesday 11/8 & Wednesday 11/9
Quick Write #16: SURVIVAL. (written vertically). Write an acrostic piece of advice related to Survival by thinking of a word or phrase for each letter. Collected Questions from Chapters 1 & 2. A4--sub. So students worked on reading 3,4,5 and questions for next time. In B5- we discussed Chapters 1 & 2; characters, symbols, and power. Power/Control game. Conch symbol of? Homework: Read LOTF chapters 3,4,5 and complete the worksheet.
Quick Write #16: SURVIVAL. (written vertically). Write an acrostic piece of advice related to Survival by thinking of a word or phrase for each letter. Collected Questions from Chapters 1 & 2. A4--sub. So students worked on reading 3,4,5 and questions for next time. In B5- we discussed Chapters 1 & 2; characters, symbols, and power. Power/Control game. Conch symbol of? Homework: Read LOTF chapters 3,4,5 and complete the worksheet.
End of Unit deadline for anything from Macbeth is due on November 7th which is THIS MONDAY. After this date I will no longer accept any late work for this unit, with or without a slacker pass.
Friday 11/4 & Monday 11/7
Quick Write #15: Stranded. Imagine you were stranded on an island with your English class. What would happen? List 5 needs. After listing prioritize your list by numbering from 1 to 5 with 1 as the most important. Who of your peers would you choose to be a leader and why? Took a few notes (acrostic) of William Golding, the author. Checked out Lord of the Flies. Passed out a bookmark/reading schedule. Survivor activity. Homework: Read chapters 1 and 2 of Lord of the Flies. Complete the questions. Due next class.
Quick Write #15: Stranded. Imagine you were stranded on an island with your English class. What would happen? List 5 needs. After listing prioritize your list by numbering from 1 to 5 with 1 as the most important. Who of your peers would you choose to be a leader and why? Took a few notes (acrostic) of William Golding, the author. Checked out Lord of the Flies. Passed out a bookmark/reading schedule. Survivor activity. Homework: Read chapters 1 and 2 of Lord of the Flies. Complete the questions. Due next class.
Wednesday 11/2 & Thursday 11/3
No Quick Write. Finish watching Macbeth. Take the final unit test on Macbeth. You will need a number two pencil and a sheet of binder paper. Everything else will be provided for you. If you miss this test, you need to contact Mrs. King ASAP about a time to make this up.
No Quick Write. Finish watching Macbeth. Take the final unit test on Macbeth. You will need a number two pencil and a sheet of binder paper. Everything else will be provided for you. If you miss this test, you need to contact Mrs. King ASAP about a time to make this up.
Monday 10/31 & Tuesday 11/1
Quick Write 14: Halloween. Travel story, starting with "On Halloween Night the pumpkins began to..." Traded several times and shared some with the class. If you were absent write your own story using that sentence starter. Read Act 5 summary (no annotations). Watched the movie. Next class: Finish movie and take test. Macbeth Test Information: 100 points. Matching characters. Multiple choice, T/F, Quotation Identification, Vocabulary and Literary Terms, Shakespeare's life. Short essays--2. Essay question--1. See me if you have questions.
Quick Write 14: Halloween. Travel story, starting with "On Halloween Night the pumpkins began to..." Traded several times and shared some with the class. If you were absent write your own story using that sentence starter. Read Act 5 summary (no annotations). Watched the movie. Next class: Finish movie and take test. Macbeth Test Information: 100 points. Matching characters. Multiple choice, T/F, Quotation Identification, Vocabulary and Literary Terms, Shakespeare's life. Short essays--2. Essay question--1. See me if you have questions.
Thursday 10/27 & Friday 10/28
No Quick Write. Annotated the scene overview for Act 4 using the document camera. Great discussion A4! I hope B5 does just as well tomorrow! Watched the remainder of Act 3 and started Act 4. I collected the Act 3 packets--whether it was for "real" or "extra credit." Act 4 packets can be turned in as late as Monday or Tuesday next week when we finish Act 4 film. Homework: Check the website over the weekend to see if you need to do anything extra to prepare for class on 10/31 or 11/1.
No Quick Write. Annotated the scene overview for Act 4 using the document camera. Great discussion A4! I hope B5 does just as well tomorrow! Watched the remainder of Act 3 and started Act 4. I collected the Act 3 packets--whether it was for "real" or "extra credit." Act 4 packets can be turned in as late as Monday or Tuesday next week when we finish Act 4 film. Homework: Check the website over the weekend to see if you need to do anything extra to prepare for class on 10/31 or 11/1.
WELCOME TO TERM 2!
Tuesday 10/25 and Wednesday 10/26
No Quick Write. New seats. New slacker passes. Returned work from Term 1. Took a few notes on the characteristics of a tragic hero and discussed if MacBeth fits that description. Finished watching Act 2 of MacBeth. Collected Act 2 packet. Handed out Act 3 and Act 4 packets. Annotated the scenes in the Act 3 packet together on the document camera. Watched Act 3. Students should turn in either the Act 3 or Act 4 packet for credit by the end of the week. Whichever one you choose not to do, can be turned in for up to 10 points of extra credit. Upcoming Deadlines: Wednesday, Nov 2nd test on MacBeth. Homework: Be ready to turn in Packet 3 or 4 by next class.
Tuesday 10/25 and Wednesday 10/26
No Quick Write. New seats. New slacker passes. Returned work from Term 1. Took a few notes on the characteristics of a tragic hero and discussed if MacBeth fits that description. Finished watching Act 2 of MacBeth. Collected Act 2 packet. Handed out Act 3 and Act 4 packets. Annotated the scenes in the Act 3 packet together on the document camera. Watched Act 3. Students should turn in either the Act 3 or Act 4 packet for credit by the end of the week. Whichever one you choose not to do, can be turned in for up to 10 points of extra credit. Upcoming Deadlines: Wednesday, Nov 2nd test on MacBeth. Homework: Be ready to turn in Packet 3 or 4 by next class.
Tuesday 10/18 and Wednesday 10/19
No Quick Write. Discussed Act 2 and worked on annotating the packet. Viewed Act 2 from the film. Students should have their Act 2 packet ready to turn in after break. |
Last day to turn in Term 1 work is Friday 10/14
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Friday 10/14 and Monday 10/17
Quick Write #12: "The Future." Would you want to know what will happen in your future? How much is this prediction affecting MacBeth's actions? We discussed the quick write. Good Angel/Bad Angel activity. Students were assigned one of the following roles: Macbeth, Good Angel, Bad Angel, or News Reporter. Discussion ensued with Macbeth making a choice about killing the king or not. News Reporters asked questions of him and both sides. Handed out Act 2 packets. A4 Homework: Read summaries by next class.
Quick Write #12: "The Future." Would you want to know what will happen in your future? How much is this prediction affecting MacBeth's actions? We discussed the quick write. Good Angel/Bad Angel activity. Students were assigned one of the following roles: Macbeth, Good Angel, Bad Angel, or News Reporter. Discussion ensued with Macbeth making a choice about killing the king or not. News Reporters asked questions of him and both sides. Handed out Act 2 packets. A4 Homework: Read summaries by next class.
Wednesday 10/12 and Thursday 10/13
No Quick Write. Finish Act 1 packet and turn in. FInish reading/viewing MacBeth Act 1. Quiz on Vocabulary. Vocabulary collected.
No Homework.
No Quick Write. Finish Act 1 packet and turn in. FInish reading/viewing MacBeth Act 1. Quiz on Vocabulary. Vocabulary collected.
No Homework.
Monday 10/10 and Tuesday 10/11
No Quick Write. Introduction to MacBeth with board notes or short video. Watch the first 3:10 of this link, if you missed class. This will help "set up" the story for you. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UkBp-2fAbiU. Passed out the Act 1 MacBeth packets. This should be complete by next class, except for the very last page. That will be completed after viewing/reading Act 1. Homework: Have the following things complete to be ready for next class: 1. Vocabulary--hand in. 2. Vocabulary Quiz next class. 3. Packet will be collected next class after finishing Act 1.
No Quick Write. Introduction to MacBeth with board notes or short video. Watch the first 3:10 of this link, if you missed class. This will help "set up" the story for you. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UkBp-2fAbiU. Passed out the Act 1 MacBeth packets. This should be complete by next class, except for the very last page. That will be completed after viewing/reading Act 1. Homework: Have the following things complete to be ready for next class: 1. Vocabulary--hand in. 2. Vocabulary Quiz next class. 3. Packet will be collected next class after finishing Act 1.
**Extra Credit** Expires Friday, October 7th at 2:15.
Bring a copy of the cover of your favorite book. It is worth 5 extra credit points! I'm only taking the first 10 from each class: English 11, English 11 Honors, and English 10 Honors.
Bring a copy of the cover of your favorite book. It is worth 5 extra credit points! I'm only taking the first 10 from each class: English 11, English 11 Honors, and English 10 Honors.
Friday 10/7
Quick Write #12: Shakespeare: Write down all you know about William Shakespeare. Took notes on Shakespeare. Homework: Vocabulary for MacBeth--mostly related to plays. Define words. Due on Tuesday. Quiz on Tuesday.
Quick Write #12: Shakespeare: Write down all you know about William Shakespeare. Took notes on Shakespeare. Homework: Vocabulary for MacBeth--mostly related to plays. Define words. Due on Tuesday. Quiz on Tuesday.
Wednesday 10/5 and Thursday 10/6
No Quick Write. Improv-A-Ganza! Students improvised the plot of five different stories. Audience wrote down the plot of each story after it was performed. Collected. See me if you were absent. Homework: A4 only -- Vocabulary. Due Monday
No Quick Write. Improv-A-Ganza! Students improvised the plot of five different stories. Audience wrote down the plot of each story after it was performed. Collected. See me if you were absent. Homework: A4 only -- Vocabulary. Due Monday
Monday 10/2 and Tuesday 10/4
No Quick Write. Posters turned in--final touches can be added in Advisory on Thursday/Friday. Discussed characterization of the monster vs. the hero. Watched a clip from "Lord of the Rings" which is comparable to the battle with Grendel and Beowulf. List similarities and differences between Beowulf's battle with Grendel and Eowyn's battle with Nasgul. Free Response paragraph: Why is the theme of Good and Evil still one used so often today in modern books and film? In other words, how does a theme exist from our very first written story through centuries to today? Homework: FInish paragraph. Collected next class.
No Quick Write. Posters turned in--final touches can be added in Advisory on Thursday/Friday. Discussed characterization of the monster vs. the hero. Watched a clip from "Lord of the Rings" which is comparable to the battle with Grendel and Beowulf. List similarities and differences between Beowulf's battle with Grendel and Eowyn's battle with Nasgul. Free Response paragraph: Why is the theme of Good and Evil still one used so often today in modern books and film? In other words, how does a theme exist from our very first written story through centuries to today? Homework: FInish paragraph. Collected next class.
Friday 9/30
Sub. Short day after Pre-ACT. Work on Posters. Beowulf packet due on Tuesday. Posters turned in and discussed on Tuesday.
Sub. Short day after Pre-ACT. Work on Posters. Beowulf packet due on Tuesday. Posters turned in and discussed on Tuesday.
Wednesday 9/28 and Thursday 9/29
No Quick Write. Students used the first 15 minutes to read more of "Beowulf" and annotate their packet--either to catch up or get ahead. For students who were completely done, they went back and answered the questions in the packet margin. Students then were assigned a group project to show how the Anglo Saxon's thought of good vs. evil. Groups designed a monster or a hero and found quotations, symbols, and answers to the various question on the form. These were not finished yet. Plan on working on those next class. Presentations next week. Homework: Finish reading and annotating "Beowulf."
No Quick Write. Students used the first 15 minutes to read more of "Beowulf" and annotate their packet--either to catch up or get ahead. For students who were completely done, they went back and answered the questions in the packet margin. Students then were assigned a group project to show how the Anglo Saxon's thought of good vs. evil. Groups designed a monster or a hero and found quotations, symbols, and answers to the various question on the form. These were not finished yet. Plan on working on those next class. Presentations next week. Homework: Finish reading and annotating "Beowulf."
Monday 9/26 and Tuesday 9/27
Quick Write #11: Stock Epithet. Definition: --emphasizes a characteristic quality or attribute; typically is a compound adjective; often repeated multiple times in a work; "poetic diction"--not ordinary language. Students then looked at pictures of four well-known people and wrote stock epithets for them. Then we discussed some background information on Beowulf. Started reading in class. While reading, annotate for: alliteration, kenning, stock epithet, and examples of Good vs. Evil. Homework: Read Beowulf thru page 51 (thru the Battle with Grendel's mother.)
Quick Write #11: Stock Epithet. Definition: --emphasizes a characteristic quality or attribute; typically is a compound adjective; often repeated multiple times in a work; "poetic diction"--not ordinary language. Students then looked at pictures of four well-known people and wrote stock epithets for them. Then we discussed some background information on Beowulf. Started reading in class. While reading, annotate for: alliteration, kenning, stock epithet, and examples of Good vs. Evil. Homework: Read Beowulf thru page 51 (thru the Battle with Grendel's mother.)
Friday 9/23 B5 ONLY
Quick Write #10: Guest Teacher. What is appropriate behavior for when there is a substitute? Students did the quick write. Finished presenting theme posters. Reviewed writing using samples from the past labeled STRONG, DEVELOPING, and NOT YET. Then we took a look at a couple anonymous student writing examples and labeled parts of it in the same way. Students then took their own paper and self-evaluated where they were as far as literary analysis goes, and gave themselves a score 1 (no idea) to 10 (the best) of where they fit with literary analysis. Then we took notes on what a KENNING is and went in the hall to write some on various sheets of paper. Advisory Time. Essays collected. No Homework.
Quick Write #10: Guest Teacher. What is appropriate behavior for when there is a substitute? Students did the quick write. Finished presenting theme posters. Reviewed writing using samples from the past labeled STRONG, DEVELOPING, and NOT YET. Then we took a look at a couple anonymous student writing examples and labeled parts of it in the same way. Students then took their own paper and self-evaluated where they were as far as literary analysis goes, and gave themselves a score 1 (no idea) to 10 (the best) of where they fit with literary analysis. Then we took notes on what a KENNING is and went in the hall to write some on various sheets of paper. Advisory Time. Essays collected. No Homework.
Thursday 9/22 A4 ONLY
Quick Write #10: Guest Teacher. What is appropriate behavior for when there is a substitute? Students did the quick write. Then students learned what an epic poem is by using the purple literature books. Students then took a modern day movie, such as Star Wars, Hunger Games, Lord of the Rings, and matched events in the movie with the characteristics of an epic. Advisory TIme. ESSAYS COLLECTED ON MONDAY.
Quick Write #10: Guest Teacher. What is appropriate behavior for when there is a substitute? Students did the quick write. Then students learned what an epic poem is by using the purple literature books. Students then took a modern day movie, such as Star Wars, Hunger Games, Lord of the Rings, and matched events in the movie with the characteristics of an epic. Advisory TIme. ESSAYS COLLECTED ON MONDAY.
Tuesday 9/20 & Wednesday 9/21
Quick Write #9: Alliteration. Write a tongue twister using alliteration. (Two or more words close together beginning with the same sound. "Lady of Shalott" 1 page essay due. A4--Reviewed writing using samples from the past labeled STRONG, DEVELOPING, and NOT YET. Had students figure out why the samples were placed as such. Then we took a look at a couple anonymous student writing examples and labeled parts of it in the same way. Students then took their own paper and self-evaluated where they were as far as literary analysis goes, and gave themselves a score 1 (no idea) to 10 (the best) of where they fit with literary analysis. Then we took notes on what a KENNING is and went in the hall to write some on various sheets of paper. B5 -- substitute teacher due to Mrs. King being ill. Students did the quick write and pair shared. Then students learned what an epic poem is by using the purple literature books. Students then took a modern day movie, such as Star Wars, Hunger Games, Lord of the Rings, and matched events in the movie with the characteristics of an epic. Students then looked at the samples of student writing from "Lady of Shalott" to determine why they were placed in each category. Bring your essays next time and we will "catch up." Also both classes: ADVISORY on Thursday and Friday this week. No Homework, but be sure your LOS essay is here in class next time.
Quick Write #9: Alliteration. Write a tongue twister using alliteration. (Two or more words close together beginning with the same sound. "Lady of Shalott" 1 page essay due. A4--Reviewed writing using samples from the past labeled STRONG, DEVELOPING, and NOT YET. Had students figure out why the samples were placed as such. Then we took a look at a couple anonymous student writing examples and labeled parts of it in the same way. Students then took their own paper and self-evaluated where they were as far as literary analysis goes, and gave themselves a score 1 (no idea) to 10 (the best) of where they fit with literary analysis. Then we took notes on what a KENNING is and went in the hall to write some on various sheets of paper. B5 -- substitute teacher due to Mrs. King being ill. Students did the quick write and pair shared. Then students learned what an epic poem is by using the purple literature books. Students then took a modern day movie, such as Star Wars, Hunger Games, Lord of the Rings, and matched events in the movie with the characteristics of an epic. Students then looked at the samples of student writing from "Lady of Shalott" to determine why they were placed in each category. Bring your essays next time and we will "catch up." Also both classes: ADVISORY on Thursday and Friday this week. No Homework, but be sure your LOS essay is here in class next time.
Friday 9/16 & Monday 9/19
Quick Write #8: Fixer Upper: Students looked at incorrect sentences from the "Icarus and Daedalus" papers and 'fixed" them. Handed out the proofreading marks which are used by Honors and AP teachers of English at Lone Peak. Returned the LOS packet as well as the Comparative Analysis papers. Students were then placed in a group to further analyze the "Lady of Shalott." Groups decided on a theme for the poem and created a poster showing the theme. Then students presented, giving evidence of their theme from the poem, as well as a text to world connection. Homework: Write a one page MLA Format essay on the theme from the poem. This can be one well-developed paragraph which includes analysis. Students should start with their thesis (theme of poem), then proceed to prove it by stating evidence and explaining that evidence. Repeat with another piece of evidence and explanation/analysis. End with a tieback. Come prepared because we will be evaluating your writing by comparing it to STRONG, DEVELOPING, or NEEDS WORK examples.
Quick Write #8: Fixer Upper: Students looked at incorrect sentences from the "Icarus and Daedalus" papers and 'fixed" them. Handed out the proofreading marks which are used by Honors and AP teachers of English at Lone Peak. Returned the LOS packet as well as the Comparative Analysis papers. Students were then placed in a group to further analyze the "Lady of Shalott." Groups decided on a theme for the poem and created a poster showing the theme. Then students presented, giving evidence of their theme from the poem, as well as a text to world connection. Homework: Write a one page MLA Format essay on the theme from the poem. This can be one well-developed paragraph which includes analysis. Students should start with their thesis (theme of poem), then proceed to prove it by stating evidence and explaining that evidence. Repeat with another piece of evidence and explanation/analysis. End with a tieback. Come prepared because we will be evaluating your writing by comparing it to STRONG, DEVELOPING, or NEEDS WORK examples.
Wednesday 9/13 & Thursday 9/14
Quick Write #7: Parent Conferences. Write a short story or personal narrative about Parent Teacher Conferences. Feel free to make suggestions about them as well. Stamped the homework. We then analyzed the poem "Lady of Shalott" more by discussing meter, rhyme scheme, symbols, and theme. Students were then placed in groups to share their analysis with each other. Each group then came up with a theme which they illustrated on a poster. These will be presented next class. Groups should be prepared to defend their theme by using evidence from the poem and also relate their theme to real life. No Homework.
Quick Write #7: Parent Conferences. Write a short story or personal narrative about Parent Teacher Conferences. Feel free to make suggestions about them as well. Stamped the homework. We then analyzed the poem "Lady of Shalott" more by discussing meter, rhyme scheme, symbols, and theme. Students were then placed in groups to share their analysis with each other. Each group then came up with a theme which they illustrated on a poster. These will be presented next class. Groups should be prepared to defend their theme by using evidence from the poem and also relate their theme to real life. No Homework.
Monday 9/12 & Tuesday 9/13
Quick Write #6: "A Dog's Purpose." As you watch the trailer of this movie (which comes out in January 2017) write down Topics, Themes, and a Thesis. This is a review from last week. Discussed how to get from one to the next. Background information on "The Lady of Shalot." Listened to the poem at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bUuZBXNw0O8. (cut and paste into your browser.) Numbered the stanzas of the poem 1-20 and discussed sections briefly while listening. Then started the analysis worksheet. Homework: Finish the analysis packet on the Lady of Shalott for homework. It will be due/stamped next class. Be prepared to discuss, share answers, and defend your ideas.
Quick Write #6: "A Dog's Purpose." As you watch the trailer of this movie (which comes out in January 2017) write down Topics, Themes, and a Thesis. This is a review from last week. Discussed how to get from one to the next. Background information on "The Lady of Shalot." Listened to the poem at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bUuZBXNw0O8. (cut and paste into your browser.) Numbered the stanzas of the poem 1-20 and discussed sections briefly while listening. Then started the analysis worksheet. Homework: Finish the analysis packet on the Lady of Shalott for homework. It will be due/stamped next class. Be prepared to discuss, share answers, and defend your ideas.
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Thurs 9/8/16 & Fri 9/9/16
Quick Write #5: Last Man Standing. If you were absent for this, write about what you did over the long weekend. You have to be in class for this game. Collected essays. Advisory Time--Students read a book of their choice. A4 will have their Advisory Day on Thursdays. No Homework. Enjoy your weekend.
Quick Write #5: Last Man Standing. If you were absent for this, write about what you did over the long weekend. You have to be in class for this game. Collected essays. Advisory Time--Students read a book of their choice. A4 will have their Advisory Day on Thursdays. No Homework. Enjoy your weekend.
Tues 9/6/16 & Wed 9/7/16
Quick Write #4: Topic;; Theme; Thesis Review the terms by writing a brief definition of each. Then give an example of each from the myth. Practiced as a class by watching a trailer of "The Blind Side." Returned work. Instruction (and handout) on how to write a Comparative Analysis. Assigned essay. Students need to choose two of the poems, paintings, or essays in the binder and compare/contrast them in an essay. 50 points. Started in Lab today. Due next class, on Thursday for A4; Friday for B5.
Quick Write #4: Topic;; Theme; Thesis Review the terms by writing a brief definition of each. Then give an example of each from the myth. Practiced as a class by watching a trailer of "The Blind Side." Returned work. Instruction (and handout) on how to write a Comparative Analysis. Assigned essay. Students need to choose two of the poems, paintings, or essays in the binder and compare/contrast them in an essay. 50 points. Started in Lab today. Due next class, on Thursday for A4; Friday for B5.
Thurs 9/1/16 & Fri 9/2/16
Quick Write #3: Landscape with the Fall of Icarus by Peter Breugel. Students viewed the picture and analyzed perspective, focus, color, people, scale, and so forth. Discussed. Students were then put into groups of 4-5 and spent the remaining class period looking at professional interpretations of the myth. Students completed a packet based on the questions related to the art, poems, and essays in each groups' binder. No Homework. Next class, Tuesday/Wednesday, students will be typing a comparison/contrast essay based on two professional pieces of Daedalus and Icarus.
Quick Write #3: Landscape with the Fall of Icarus by Peter Breugel. Students viewed the picture and analyzed perspective, focus, color, people, scale, and so forth. Discussed. Students were then put into groups of 4-5 and spent the remaining class period looking at professional interpretations of the myth. Students completed a packet based on the questions related to the art, poems, and essays in each groups' binder. No Homework. Next class, Tuesday/Wednesday, students will be typing a comparison/contrast essay based on two professional pieces of Daedalus and Icarus.
Tues 8/30/16 & Wed 8/31/16
Art Representations due of Icarus and Daedalus myth. Students completed an index card explaining how they interpreted the myth and why they created the art piece how they did. Students then participated in a Silent Gallery Walk, eventually choosing the 5 best representations, in their own opinion. Then we counted up the votes. The top 5 winners explained their project to the class, as well as their interpretation of the myth. Students took notes. Then we reviewed how there could possibly be so many interpretations of one myth. No Homework.
Art Representations due of Icarus and Daedalus myth. Students completed an index card explaining how they interpreted the myth and why they created the art piece how they did. Students then participated in a Silent Gallery Walk, eventually choosing the 5 best representations, in their own opinion. Then we counted up the votes. The top 5 winners explained their project to the class, as well as their interpretation of the myth. Students took notes. Then we reviewed how there could possibly be so many interpretations of one myth. No Homework.
Fri 8/26/16 & Mon 8/29/16
Quick write #2: Parental Advice. Write a paragraph about what advice your parents give. Do you follow their advice? Why or why not? Why do they give advice? Discussion. Handed out the Greek myth of "Daedalus and Icarus." Read and discussed as a class--characters, setting, events, and theme. Then we discussed literature and why it is often interpreted in different ways. Watched three video clips of the myth and discussed the differences and interpretations. Assigned an interpretation of the myth for homework. Homework: STudents will create a piece of art which will represent the myth of "Daedalus and Icarus." This should require thought and creativity. Please DO NOT look on line for "inspiration." Trust yourself and base your art on your individual interpretation of the myth. Good luck. These will be used in a Gallery Walk next class.
Quick write #2: Parental Advice. Write a paragraph about what advice your parents give. Do you follow their advice? Why or why not? Why do they give advice? Discussion. Handed out the Greek myth of "Daedalus and Icarus." Read and discussed as a class--characters, setting, events, and theme. Then we discussed literature and why it is often interpreted in different ways. Watched three video clips of the myth and discussed the differences and interpretations. Assigned an interpretation of the myth for homework. Homework: STudents will create a piece of art which will represent the myth of "Daedalus and Icarus." This should require thought and creativity. Please DO NOT look on line for "inspiration." Trust yourself and base your art on your individual interpretation of the myth. Good luck. These will be used in a Gallery Walk next class.
Wed 8/2416 & Thurs 8/2516
Collected DD parent signature. Students numbered pages in their blog book up thru 50 and did their first quick write. Quick Write #1: Identity. 1. List 10-15 I am statements. Such as, I am a daughter, I am a sports fan, etc. Then choose at least two and write down a few problems associated with that role. Then students went to the lab to write on the topic: I am proud to be ____________, but it's not without its problems. Students also took pictures during class for their ID. Turn in writing sample at the end of the period. Some students may need to finish on Friday. Homework: Bring a book to read; and your parent signature and composition book if it isn't here already. See documents tab for writing sample instructions.
Collected DD parent signature. Students numbered pages in their blog book up thru 50 and did their first quick write. Quick Write #1: Identity. 1. List 10-15 I am statements. Such as, I am a daughter, I am a sports fan, etc. Then choose at least two and write down a few problems associated with that role. Then students went to the lab to write on the topic: I am proud to be ____________, but it's not without its problems. Students also took pictures during class for their ID. Turn in writing sample at the end of the period. Some students may need to finish on Friday. Homework: Bring a book to read; and your parent signature and composition book if it isn't here already. See documents tab for writing sample instructions.
Monday 8/22/16
Welcome to the new school year! We read advice from former students and got to know each other. Students received a disclosure document, an advisory addendum, and a picture form. Students also completed an index card of information which I collected. Homework: Students need to return their disclosure document with student/parent signatures; as well as bring supplies by FRIDAY 8/26. 10 points! Disclosure documents can be found under the Documents tab on this website.
Welcome to the new school year! We read advice from former students and got to know each other. Students received a disclosure document, an advisory addendum, and a picture form. Students also completed an index card of information which I collected. Homework: Students need to return their disclosure document with student/parent signatures; as well as bring supplies by FRIDAY 8/26. 10 points! Disclosure documents can be found under the Documents tab on this website.