Friday May 20, 2011
AGENDA
1. Lab 9203 - finish comparison essay
2. Turn in Final Composition comparison essay
3. Turn in Perks
4. Pass back all papers
5. Last day of class
HOMEWORK
1. You may pick up your final essay after school on Tuesday May 24.
2. Have a great summer!
1. Lab 9203 - finish comparison essay
2. Turn in Final Composition comparison essay
3. Turn in Perks
4. Pass back all papers
5. Last day of class
HOMEWORK
1. You may pick up your final essay after school on Tuesday May 24.
2. Have a great summer!
Wednesday May 18, 2011
AGENDA
1. Turn in outline for comparison essay
2. 4th Quarter Notebook Test
3. Lab 9203 - begin typing comparison essay
HOMEWORK
1. We will have all class day Friday to type your final essay. If you feel you cannot finish within that time frame (about 1 hour and fifteen minutes), then you will need to do some work on your essay at home.
1. Turn in outline for comparison essay
2. 4th Quarter Notebook Test
3. Lab 9203 - begin typing comparison essay
HOMEWORK
1. We will have all class day Friday to type your final essay. If you feel you cannot finish within that time frame (about 1 hour and fifteen minutes), then you will need to do some work on your essay at home.
Monday May 16, 2011
AGENDA
1. Turn in Lord of the Flies handout with paragraph
2. Comparing 1984 and Albert Camus's "The Guest"
3. Click here to download a copy of "The Guest"
4. Final Composition - 1984 Comparison Paper
HOMEWORK
1. Complete outline for comparison paper and be ready to hand in at the beginning of class on Wednesday.
2. Be ready for a 4th Quarter Notebook Test on Wednesday.
1. Turn in Lord of the Flies handout with paragraph
2. Comparing 1984 and Albert Camus's "The Guest"
3. Click here to download a copy of "The Guest"
4. Final Composition - 1984 Comparison Paper
HOMEWORK
1. Complete outline for comparison paper and be ready to hand in at the beginning of class on Wednesday.
2. Be ready for a 4th Quarter Notebook Test on Wednesday.
Thursday May 12, 2011
AGENDA
1. Turn in "The Lottery" answered questions with story
2. Lord of the Flies
HOMEWORK
1. Complete Lord of the Flies handout by writing a paragraph in response to the question of the symbolism of democracy vs. totalitarianism
1. Turn in "The Lottery" answered questions with story
2. Lord of the Flies
HOMEWORK
1. Complete Lord of the Flies handout by writing a paragraph in response to the question of the symbolism of democracy vs. totalitarianism
Tuesday May 10, 2011
AGENDA
1. Journal - Harrison Bergeron (turn in story and answered questions)
2. Vocabulary Quiz
3. "The Lottery"
4. AP English 11 Summer Reading Assignment and Summer Reading List
HOMEWORK
1. Re-read "The Lottery" and answer "The Lottery" reading response questions in complete sentences. Due Thursday.
1. Journal - Harrison Bergeron (turn in story and answered questions)
2. Vocabulary Quiz
3. "The Lottery"
4. AP English 11 Summer Reading Assignment and Summer Reading List
HOMEWORK
1. Re-read "The Lottery" and answer "The Lottery" reading response questions in complete sentences. Due Thursday.
Friday May 6, 2011
AGENDA
1. Journal - review vocab.
2. Book III Quiz
3. 1984 clips
4. Harrison Bergeron
HOMEWORK
1. Be ready for a vocabulary quiz next class.
2. Read "Harrison Bergeron" and answer reading questions in complete sentences (due Tuesday).
1. Journal - review vocab.
2. Book III Quiz
3. 1984 clips
4. Harrison Bergeron
HOMEWORK
1. Be ready for a vocabulary quiz next class.
2. Read "Harrison Bergeron" and answer reading questions in complete sentences (due Tuesday).
Wednesday May 4, 2011
AGENDA
1. Journal - Finish 1984
2. Book III Notes
3. Utopias and Propaganda
4. The Dystopian Novel
HOMEWORK
1. Be ready for a Book III Quiz on Friday. The quiz will cover class readings and discussion, Book III notes, totalitarian regimes, propaganda and Mein Kampf, and the dystopian novel characteristics (a handout from class--see me to get it--I do not have a digital copy of it).
2. Extra Grade Opportunity: Turn in your Book III Study Guide questions on Friday prior to the quiz.
1. Journal - Finish 1984
2. Book III Notes
3. Utopias and Propaganda
4. The Dystopian Novel
HOMEWORK
1. Be ready for a Book III Quiz on Friday. The quiz will cover class readings and discussion, Book III notes, totalitarian regimes, propaganda and Mein Kampf, and the dystopian novel characteristics (a handout from class--see me to get it--I do not have a digital copy of it).
2. Extra Grade Opportunity: Turn in your Book III Study Guide questions on Friday prior to the quiz.
Monday May 2, 2011
AGENDA
1. Journal
2. Discuss 1984 Book III chapters 1 and 2
3. Finish and present utopias
4. Propaganda
HOMEWORK
1. Read 1984 Book III chapters 3-4
2. Optional Extra Grade: Complete the 1984 Book Three Study Questions. These will be taken up with the Book III Quiz on Friday May 6.
1. Journal
2. Discuss 1984 Book III chapters 1 and 2
3. Finish and present utopias
4. Propaganda
HOMEWORK
1. Read 1984 Book III chapters 3-4
2. Optional Extra Grade: Complete the 1984 Book Three Study Questions. These will be taken up with the Book III Quiz on Friday May 6.
Thursday April 28, 2011
AGENDA
1. Turn in sticky notes
2. Journal
3. Book II Quiz
4. Totalitarian Regimes Presentations
HOMEWORK
1. Read 1984 Book III chapters 1-2 and complete a sticky notes assignment for discussion on Monday.
2. Optional Extra Grade: Complete the 1984 Book Three Study Questions. These will be taken up with the Book III Quiz on Friday May 6.
1. Turn in sticky notes
2. Journal
3. Book II Quiz
4. Totalitarian Regimes Presentations
HOMEWORK
1. Read 1984 Book III chapters 1-2 and complete a sticky notes assignment for discussion on Monday.
2. Optional Extra Grade: Complete the 1984 Book Three Study Questions. These will be taken up with the Book III Quiz on Friday May 6.
Tuesday April 26, 2011
AGENDA
1. Journal
2. Book Two Notes (chapter nine)
3. My Utopia
HOMEWORK
1. Read 1984 Book II chapters 9-10 by Thursday April 28 and complete a sticky notes assignment (3 stickies) for the reading.
2. Be ready for a Book Two Quiz on Thursday (next class). The quiz will cover the reading, notes, class discussions, and double speak.
3. Optional Extra Grade: Complete the 1984 Book Two Study Guide Questions. These will be taken up with the Book II Quiz on Thursday April 28.
4. Bonus Opportunity: Complete the Double Speak phrases handout.
5. Bonus Opportunity: Go see Bye Bye Birdie and bring back your ticket stub for twenty bonus points!
1. Journal
2. Book Two Notes (chapter nine)
3. My Utopia
HOMEWORK
1. Read 1984 Book II chapters 9-10 by Thursday April 28 and complete a sticky notes assignment (3 stickies) for the reading.
2. Be ready for a Book Two Quiz on Thursday (next class). The quiz will cover the reading, notes, class discussions, and double speak.
3. Optional Extra Grade: Complete the 1984 Book Two Study Guide Questions. These will be taken up with the Book II Quiz on Thursday April 28.
4. Bonus Opportunity: Complete the Double Speak phrases handout.
5. Bonus Opportunity: Go see Bye Bye Birdie and bring back your ticket stub for twenty bonus points!
Friday April 22, 2011
AGENDA
1. Journal
2. Discuss reading
3. Double Speak
4. Totalitarian Regimes Presentations
HOMEWORK
1. Read 1984 Book II chapters 9-10 by Thursday April 28 and complete a sticky notes assignment (3 stickies) for the reading.
2. Optional Extra Grade: Complete the 1984 Book Two Study Guide Questions. These will be taken up with the Book II Quiz on Thursday April 28.
3. Bonus Opportunity: Complete the Double Speak phrases handout.
4. Bonus Opportunity: Go see Bye Bye Birdie and bring back your ticket stub for twenty bonus points!
1. Journal
2. Discuss reading
3. Double Speak
4. Totalitarian Regimes Presentations
HOMEWORK
1. Read 1984 Book II chapters 9-10 by Thursday April 28 and complete a sticky notes assignment (3 stickies) for the reading.
2. Optional Extra Grade: Complete the 1984 Book Two Study Guide Questions. These will be taken up with the Book II Quiz on Thursday April 28.
3. Bonus Opportunity: Complete the Double Speak phrases handout.
4. Bonus Opportunity: Go see Bye Bye Birdie and bring back your ticket stub for twenty bonus points!
Wednesday April 20, 2011
AGENDA
1. Journal
2. 1984 Book II chapters 1-5 Quiz and sticky notes discussion
3. Totalitarian Regimes Presentations
HOMEWORK
1. Read 1984 Book II chapters 6-8 and complete a sticky notes assignment (3 stickies) for the reading by Friday April 22
2. Optional Extra Grade: Complete the 1984 Book Two Study Guide Questions. These will be taken up with the Book II Quiz (TBD).
1. Journal
2. 1984 Book II chapters 1-5 Quiz and sticky notes discussion
3. Totalitarian Regimes Presentations
HOMEWORK
1. Read 1984 Book II chapters 6-8 and complete a sticky notes assignment (3 stickies) for the reading by Friday April 22
2. Optional Extra Grade: Complete the 1984 Book Two Study Guide Questions. These will be taken up with the Book II Quiz (TBD).
Monday April 18, 2011
Agenda
1. ACT Practice Writing Test
Homework
1. Read 1984 Book II chapters 1-5 and complete a sticky notes assignment (5 stickies) for the reading by Wednesday April 20
2. Wednesday we will continue Totalitarian Regimes presentations.
3. Optional Extra Grade: Complete the 1984 Book Two Study Guide Questions. These will be taken up with the Book II Quiz (TBD).
1. ACT Practice Writing Test
Homework
1. Read 1984 Book II chapters 1-5 and complete a sticky notes assignment (5 stickies) for the reading by Wednesday April 20
2. Wednesday we will continue Totalitarian Regimes presentations.
3. Optional Extra Grade: Complete the 1984 Book Two Study Guide Questions. These will be taken up with the Book II Quiz (TBD).
Wednesday April 13, 2011
AGENDA
1. Journal - The Other Big Brother
2. 1984 Book I Quiz
3. Totalitarian Regimes Presentations
HOMEWORK
1. Read 1984 Book II chapters 1-5 and complete a sticky notes assignment (5 stickies) for the reading by Wednesday April 20 (one week).
2. Next class we will be participating in the ACT Writing Study (Monday April 18).
3. Wednesday we will continue Totalitarian Regimes presentations.
4. Optional Extra Grade: Complete the 1984 Book Two Study Guide Questions. These will be taken up with the Book II Quiz (TBD).
1. Journal - The Other Big Brother
2. 1984 Book I Quiz
3. Totalitarian Regimes Presentations
HOMEWORK
1. Read 1984 Book II chapters 1-5 and complete a sticky notes assignment (5 stickies) for the reading by Wednesday April 20 (one week).
2. Next class we will be participating in the ACT Writing Study (Monday April 18).
3. Wednesday we will continue Totalitarian Regimes presentations.
4. Optional Extra Grade: Complete the 1984 Book Two Study Guide Questions. These will be taken up with the Book II Quiz (TBD).
Monday April 11, 2011
AGENDA
1. Journal - chapter 8 review
2. 1984 Book I Notes
3. Work on research project - 1984 in History: Totalitarian Regimes (will present on Wednesday April 13)
HOMEWORK
1. Be ready for a 1984 Book I Quiz on Wednesday (will cover the reading, class discussions, totalitarianism, and notes)
2. Be ready to present your research project - 1984 in History: Totalitarian Regimes (remember, you must create parallels between your topic and a minimum of five facets of totalitarianism. Also, you MUST post your presentation on the R drive or EMAIL ME your presentation before class meets on Wednesday!)
3. Optional Extra Grade: Complete the 1984 Book One Study Guide questions. These will be taken up with the Book I Quiz on Wednesday.
4. Bonus Opportunity: Read "Newspeak" section in the back of the book, write a one page summary, and present findings to the class for fifteen bonus points! The last day for this will be Wednesday.
1. Journal - chapter 8 review
2. 1984 Book I Notes
3. Work on research project - 1984 in History: Totalitarian Regimes (will present on Wednesday April 13)
HOMEWORK
1. Be ready for a 1984 Book I Quiz on Wednesday (will cover the reading, class discussions, totalitarianism, and notes)
2. Be ready to present your research project - 1984 in History: Totalitarian Regimes (remember, you must create parallels between your topic and a minimum of five facets of totalitarianism. Also, you MUST post your presentation on the R drive or EMAIL ME your presentation before class meets on Wednesday!)
3. Optional Extra Grade: Complete the 1984 Book One Study Guide questions. These will be taken up with the Book I Quiz on Wednesday.
4. Bonus Opportunity: Read "Newspeak" section in the back of the book, write a one page summary, and present findings to the class for fifteen bonus points! The last day for this will be Wednesday.
Thursday April 7, 2011
AGENDA
1. Journal - Winston's ulcer
2. Word of the Day - incredulous
3. Turn in sticky notes
4. Work on research projects - 1984 in History: Totalitarian Regimes (will present on Wednesday April 13)
HOMEWORK
1. Finish 1984 Book One by reading chapter 8.
2.Work on your research project.
3. Optional Extra Grade: Complete the 1984 Book One Study Guide questions. These will be taken up with the Book I Quiz on Wednesday.
4. Bonus Opportunity: Read "Newspeak" section in the back of the book, write a one page summary, and present findings to the class for fifteen bonus points!
1. Journal - Winston's ulcer
2. Word of the Day - incredulous
3. Turn in sticky notes
4. Work on research projects - 1984 in History: Totalitarian Regimes (will present on Wednesday April 13)
HOMEWORK
1. Finish 1984 Book One by reading chapter 8.
2.Work on your research project.
3. Optional Extra Grade: Complete the 1984 Book One Study Guide questions. These will be taken up with the Book I Quiz on Wednesday.
4. Bonus Opportunity: Read "Newspeak" section in the back of the book, write a one page summary, and present findings to the class for fifteen bonus points!
Tuesday April 5, 2011
AGENDA
1. Journal - earliest memories
2. Word of the Day - vapid
3. 1984 Reading Quiz for Book I, chapters 3-5.
4. Work on research projects - 1984 in History: Totalitarian Regimes (will present on Wednesday April 13)
HOMEWORK
1. Read chapters 6 and 7 of Book One in 1984.
2. Complete a sticky notes assignment for the reading to turn in.
3. Work on your research project.
4. Optional Extra Grade: Complete the 1984 Book One Study Guide questions.
5. Bonus Opportunity: Read "Newspeak" section in the back of the book, write a one page summary, and present findings to the class for fifteen bonus points!
1. Journal - earliest memories
2. Word of the Day - vapid
3. 1984 Reading Quiz for Book I, chapters 3-5.
4. Work on research projects - 1984 in History: Totalitarian Regimes (will present on Wednesday April 13)
HOMEWORK
1. Read chapters 6 and 7 of Book One in 1984.
2. Complete a sticky notes assignment for the reading to turn in.
3. Work on your research project.
4. Optional Extra Grade: Complete the 1984 Book One Study Guide questions.
5. Bonus Opportunity: Read "Newspeak" section in the back of the book, write a one page summary, and present findings to the class for fifteen bonus points!
Friday April 1, 2011
AGENDA
1. Journal - first impressions of 1984
*take up Turning Point poem
*Pass out new vocabulary for 1984
2. Discuss 1984 chapters 1 and 2
3. 1984 in History: Totalitarian Regimes Research Project
4. Read chapters 3 and 4 in class and complete a response for classwork credit
HOMEWORK
1. Read chapters 3-5 of Book One of 1984.
2. Be ready for a reading quiz on Tuesday.
3. Optional Extra Grade: Complete the 1984 Book One Study Guide questions.
4. Begin thinking about and working on Research Projects.
5. Bonus Opportunity: Read "Newspeak" section in the back of the book, write a one page summary, and present findings to the class for fifteen bonus points!
1. Journal - first impressions of 1984
*take up Turning Point poem
*Pass out new vocabulary for 1984
2. Discuss 1984 chapters 1 and 2
3. 1984 in History: Totalitarian Regimes Research Project
4. Read chapters 3 and 4 in class and complete a response for classwork credit
HOMEWORK
1. Read chapters 3-5 of Book One of 1984.
2. Be ready for a reading quiz on Tuesday.
3. Optional Extra Grade: Complete the 1984 Book One Study Guide questions.
4. Begin thinking about and working on Research Projects.
5. Bonus Opportunity: Read "Newspeak" section in the back of the book, write a one page summary, and present findings to the class for fifteen bonus points!
Wednesday March 30, 2011
AGENDA
1. Journal - 1984 Apple Commercial
2. George Orwell biography quiz
3. "Why I Write" with reading questions and discussion
4. Distribute 1984 texts
HOMEWORK
1. Read 1984 Book One, chapters 1-2 (pages 1-29).
2. As you read, complete a sticky notes assignment and be ready to discuss the reading on Friday.
3. Optional Extra Grade: Begin working on the 1984 Study Guide questions for Book One.
4. Turning point poem is due Friday!
1. Journal - 1984 Apple Commercial
2. George Orwell biography quiz
3. "Why I Write" with reading questions and discussion
4. Distribute 1984 texts
HOMEWORK
1. Read 1984 Book One, chapters 1-2 (pages 1-29).
2. As you read, complete a sticky notes assignment and be ready to discuss the reading on Friday.
3. Optional Extra Grade: Begin working on the 1984 Study Guide questions for Book One.
4. Turning point poem is due Friday!
Monday March 28, 2011
AGENDA
1. Journal and turn in TKAM texts
2. TKAM Part Two Quiz
3. Finish TKAM Film!
HOMEWORK
1. Read George Orwell biography and be ready for a quiz on Wednesday.
2. Turning Point Poem is due on Friday April 1.
1. Journal and turn in TKAM texts
2. TKAM Part Two Quiz
3. Finish TKAM Film!
HOMEWORK
1. Read George Orwell biography and be ready for a quiz on Wednesday.
2. Turning Point Poem is due on Friday April 1.
Thursday March 24, 2011
AGENDA
1. Journal - turn in literary analysis do-overs
2. Turning Point Poem - due Friday April 1
3. Anticipation/Reaction
4. Questions for the Quiz
5. Continue TKAM Film
HOMEWORK
1. TKAM Part Two Quiz will be on Monday March 28. For the quiz, be familiar with the following: TKAM part two reading and in-class activities/discussion: Courtroom Vocabulary, Theme of Prejudice, Bird Symbolism and Allusions, Emmett Till, and Southern Gothic elements.
2. TKAM Part Two chapter questions - optional extra grade - answers in COMPLETE SENTENCES will be due at the beginning of the quiz on Monday.
1. Journal - turn in literary analysis do-overs
2. Turning Point Poem - due Friday April 1
3. Anticipation/Reaction
4. Questions for the Quiz
5. Continue TKAM Film
HOMEWORK
1. TKAM Part Two Quiz will be on Monday March 28. For the quiz, be familiar with the following: TKAM part two reading and in-class activities/discussion: Courtroom Vocabulary, Theme of Prejudice, Bird Symbolism and Allusions, Emmett Till, and Southern Gothic elements.
2. TKAM Part Two chapter questions - optional extra grade - answers in COMPLETE SENTENCES will be due at the beginning of the quiz on Monday.
Tuesday March 22, 2011
AGENDA
1. Journal and take up sticky notes
2. Southern Gothic Literature and TKAM - Click here to download the presentation on Southern Gothic Literature
3. The Theme of Prejudice
4. Turning Point Poem Assignment
5. Wiki questions
HOMEWORK
1. Digital Sticky notes discussion comments are due by class time (9:34am) on Thursday March 24.
2. Literary Analysis do-overs are due on Thursday March 24.
3. Optional Extra Grade: Answer TKAM Part Two chapter questions in complete sentences and turn in after Part Two Quiz (Monday March 28).
1. Journal and take up sticky notes
2. Southern Gothic Literature and TKAM - Click here to download the presentation on Southern Gothic Literature
3. The Theme of Prejudice
4. Turning Point Poem Assignment
5. Wiki questions
HOMEWORK
1. Digital Sticky notes discussion comments are due by class time (9:34am) on Thursday March 24.
2. Literary Analysis do-overs are due on Thursday March 24.
3. Optional Extra Grade: Answer TKAM Part Two chapter questions in complete sentences and turn in after Part Two Quiz (Monday March 28).
Friday March 11, 2011
AGENDA
1. Turn in signed progress reports.
2. TKAM Ch. 24-27 Quiz
3. 3rd Quarter Notebook Test
4. TKAM Film
HOMEWORK
1. Finish the novel (Ch. 28-31).
2. Complete a sticky notes assignment for the reading (15 points) and have a digital sticky notes discussion on the CLASS WIKI (25 points). CLICK HERE TO ACCESS THE CLASS WIKI FOR MORE INSTRUCTIONS.
2. Literary Analysis do-overs are due on Thursday March 24.
3. Optional Extra Grade: Answer TKAM Part Two chapter questions in complete sentences and turn in after Part Two Quiz (TBD).
4. Enjoy your SPRING BREAK!
1. Turn in signed progress reports.
2. TKAM Ch. 24-27 Quiz
3. 3rd Quarter Notebook Test
4. TKAM Film
HOMEWORK
1. Finish the novel (Ch. 28-31).
2. Complete a sticky notes assignment for the reading (15 points) and have a digital sticky notes discussion on the CLASS WIKI (25 points). CLICK HERE TO ACCESS THE CLASS WIKI FOR MORE INSTRUCTIONS.
2. Literary Analysis do-overs are due on Thursday March 24.
3. Optional Extra Grade: Answer TKAM Part Two chapter questions in complete sentences and turn in after Part Two Quiz (TBD).
4. Enjoy your SPRING BREAK!
Wednesday March 9, 2011
AGENDA
1. Journal
2. Turn in TKAM Ch. 20-23 Annotated Sticky Notes
3. Emmett Till and Tom Robinson
4. Pass out papers and progress reports
HOMEWORK
1. Read TKAM Ch. 24-27.
2. Get your progress report signed (due Friday).
3. Be prepared for the 3rd Quarter Notebook Test on Friday. Access a copy of the journal document by clicking here.
4. Literary Analysis do-overs are due on Thursday March 24.
5. Optional Extra Grade: Answer TKAM Part Two chapter questions in complete sentences and turn in after Part Two Quiz (TBD).
1. Journal
2. Turn in TKAM Ch. 20-23 Annotated Sticky Notes
3. Emmett Till and Tom Robinson
4. Pass out papers and progress reports
HOMEWORK
1. Read TKAM Ch. 24-27.
2. Get your progress report signed (due Friday).
3. Be prepared for the 3rd Quarter Notebook Test on Friday. Access a copy of the journal document by clicking here.
4. Literary Analysis do-overs are due on Thursday March 24.
5. Optional Extra Grade: Answer TKAM Part Two chapter questions in complete sentences and turn in after Part Two Quiz (TBD).
Monday March 7, 2011
AGENDA
1. Journal
2. TKAM Ch. 18-19 Sticky Notes Discussion
3. "Poetry is for the Birds" - Exploring Birds Allusions and Symbolism in TKAM through Poetry
HOMEWORK
1. Read Ch. 20-23 TKAM and complete a sticky notes assignment for the reading
2. Optional Extra Grade: Answer TKAM Part Two chapter questions in complete sentences and turn in after Part Two Quiz (TBD).
3. Be prepared for the 3rd Quarter Notebook Test on Friday March 11, 2011
1. Journal
2. TKAM Ch. 18-19 Sticky Notes Discussion
3. "Poetry is for the Birds" - Exploring Birds Allusions and Symbolism in TKAM through Poetry
HOMEWORK
1. Read Ch. 20-23 TKAM and complete a sticky notes assignment for the reading
2. Optional Extra Grade: Answer TKAM Part Two chapter questions in complete sentences and turn in after Part Two Quiz (TBD).
3. Be prepared for the 3rd Quarter Notebook Test on Friday March 11, 2011
Thursday March 3, 2011
AGENDA
1. Share Paper Bags
2. TKAM Ch.15-17 Sticky Notes Discussion
3. Review Courtroom Vocabulary
HOMEWORK
1. Read Ch. 18-19 TKAM and complete a sticky notes assignment for the reading.
2. Optional Extra Grade: Answer TKAM Part Two chapter questions in complete sentences and turn in after Part Two Quiz (TBD).
1. Share Paper Bags
2. TKAM Ch.15-17 Sticky Notes Discussion
3. Review Courtroom Vocabulary
HOMEWORK
1. Read Ch. 18-19 TKAM and complete a sticky notes assignment for the reading.
2. Optional Extra Grade: Answer TKAM Part Two chapter questions in complete sentences and turn in after Part Two Quiz (TBD).
Tuesday March 1, 2011
AGENDA
Share Paper Bags
HOMEWORK
None - be prepared for the AHSGE this week. Next class we will discuss the sticky notes assignment you completed in class on Friday Feb.25 on Ch.15-17 TKAM.
Share Paper Bags
HOMEWORK
None - be prepared for the AHSGE this week. Next class we will discuss the sticky notes assignment you completed in class on Friday Feb.25 on Ch.15-17 TKAM.
Friday February 25, 2011
AGENDA
1. TKAM Ch.12-14 Quiz
2. Complete Courtroom Vocabulary Handout and turn in
3. Read chapters 15-17 and complete a sticky notes assignment
HOMEWORK
Prepare for the Reading and Language portions of the AHSGE
1. TKAM Ch.12-14 Quiz
2. Complete Courtroom Vocabulary Handout and turn in
3. Read chapters 15-17 and complete a sticky notes assignment
HOMEWORK
Prepare for the Reading and Language portions of the AHSGE
Wednesday February 23, 2011
AGENDA
1. Journal
2. TKAM Quiz (Context, Part One)
3. AHSGE Language
HOMEWORK
1. Read chapters 12-14 TKAM
Optional Extra Grade: Answer TKAM Part One chapter questions in complete sentences and turn in with Part One quiz on Wednesday February 23.
2. Paper Bag Assignment is due and will be shared Tuesday March 1.
1. Journal
2. TKAM Quiz (Context, Part One)
3. AHSGE Language
HOMEWORK
1. Read chapters 12-14 TKAM
Optional Extra Grade: Answer TKAM Part One chapter questions in complete sentences and turn in with Part One quiz on Wednesday February 23.
2. Paper Bag Assignment is due and will be shared Tuesday March 1.
Monday February 21, 2011
AGENDA
1. Journal
2. TKAM Ch. 10-11 Assessment
3. TKAM Part One Review - TKAM Film
4. AHSGE Language Review
HOMEWORK
1. Be ready for a TKAM Quiz on Part One and Context. The quiz is next class, Wednesday February 23.
2. Optional Extra Grade: Answer TKAM Part One chapter questions in complete sentences and turn in with Part One quiz on Wednesday February 23.
3. Paper Bag Assignment is due Tuesday March 1.
1. Journal
2. TKAM Ch. 10-11 Assessment
3. TKAM Part One Review - TKAM Film
4. AHSGE Language Review
HOMEWORK
1. Be ready for a TKAM Quiz on Part One and Context. The quiz is next class, Wednesday February 23.
2. Optional Extra Grade: Answer TKAM Part One chapter questions in complete sentences and turn in with Part One quiz on Wednesday February 23.
3. Paper Bag Assignment is due Tuesday March 1.
Friday February 18, 2011
AGENDA
1. Journal
2. TKAM Ch. 7-9 Assessment
3. Ch. 7-9 Prejudice and Foreshadowing Discussion
4. Paper Bag Assignment
5. Vocabulary Quiz
HOMEWORK
1. Read chapters 10 and 11 for class on MONDAY (Make-up Snow Day)
2. Optional Extra Grade: Answer TKAM Part One chapter questions in complete sentences and turn in with Part One quiz on February 23.
3. Paper Bag Assignment is due Tuesday March 1.
1. Journal
2. TKAM Ch. 7-9 Assessment
3. Ch. 7-9 Prejudice and Foreshadowing Discussion
4. Paper Bag Assignment
5. Vocabulary Quiz
HOMEWORK
1. Read chapters 10 and 11 for class on MONDAY (Make-up Snow Day)
2. Optional Extra Grade: Answer TKAM Part One chapter questions in complete sentences and turn in with Part One quiz on February 23.
3. Paper Bag Assignment is due Tuesday March 1.
Wednesday February 16, 2011
AGENDA
1. Journal
2. TKAM Ch.4-6 Quiz
3. Ch. 4-6 Label Hunt
4. Read chapter 7
HOMEWORK
1. Read ch. 8-9
2. Prepare for vocabulary test next class.
3. Optional Extra Grade: Answer TKAM Part One chapter questions in complete sentences and turn in with Part One quiz on February 23.
1. Journal
2. TKAM Ch.4-6 Quiz
3. Ch. 4-6 Label Hunt
4. Read chapter 7
HOMEWORK
1. Read ch. 8-9
2. Prepare for vocabulary test next class.
3. Optional Extra Grade: Answer TKAM Part One chapter questions in complete sentences and turn in with Part One quiz on February 23.
Monday February 14, 2011
AGENDA
1. Journal
2. TKAM Chapters 1-3 Quiz
3. Boo Radley and The Maycomb County Enquirer
4. Read chapter 4
HOMEWORK
1. Read ch. 4-6
2. Optional Extra Grade: Answer TKAM Part One chapter questions in complete sentences and turn in with Part One quiz on February 23.
1. Journal
2. TKAM Chapters 1-3 Quiz
3. Boo Radley and The Maycomb County Enquirer
4. Read chapter 4
HOMEWORK
1. Read ch. 4-6
2. Optional Extra Grade: Answer TKAM Part One chapter questions in complete sentences and turn in with Part One quiz on February 23.
Thursday February 10, 2011
AGENDA
1. Turn in OMAM Literary Analysis, text, and viewing guide.
2. Distribute TKAM texts and optional chapter questions
3. TKAM Anticipation Guide
4. TKAM Context: Collaborative Wiki Activity
HOMEWORK
1. Read Ch.1-3
2. Optional Extra Grade: Answer TKAM Part One chapter questions in complete sentences and turn in with Part One quiz on February 23.
1. Turn in OMAM Literary Analysis, text, and viewing guide.
2. Distribute TKAM texts and optional chapter questions
3. TKAM Anticipation Guide
4. TKAM Context: Collaborative Wiki Activity
HOMEWORK
1. Read Ch.1-3
2. Optional Extra Grade: Answer TKAM Part One chapter questions in complete sentences and turn in with Part One quiz on February 23.
Tuesday February 8, 2011
AGENDA
1. Turn in Literary Analysis Introduction and ONE body paragraph
2. Registration - Lab 817
3. OMAM Film with viewing guide
HOMEWORK
1. LA Paper is due next class, Thursday February 10 (typed and according to specifications given). As an option, I will proofread papers up until Wednesday February 9 at no cost :)
2. Turn in OMAM viewing guide next class.
1. Turn in Literary Analysis Introduction and ONE body paragraph
2. Registration - Lab 817
3. OMAM Film with viewing guide
HOMEWORK
1. LA Paper is due next class, Thursday February 10 (typed and according to specifications given). As an option, I will proofread papers up until Wednesday February 9 at no cost :)
2. Turn in OMAM viewing guide next class.
Friday February 4, 2011
AGENDA
1. Turn in LA Thesis
2. Share OMAM Found Poems
3. OMAM Film with viewing guide
HOMEWORK
1. Bring in Introduction and ONE body paragraph of your literary analysis on Tuesday (next class).
2. Registration for classes next year is Tuesday.
3. LA Paper is due Thursday February 10 (typed and according to specifications given). As an option, I will proofread papers up until Wednesday February 9 at no cost :)
1. Turn in LA Thesis
2. Share OMAM Found Poems
3. OMAM Film with viewing guide
HOMEWORK
1. Bring in Introduction and ONE body paragraph of your literary analysis on Tuesday (next class).
2. Registration for classes next year is Tuesday.
3. LA Paper is due Thursday February 10 (typed and according to specifications given). As an option, I will proofread papers up until Wednesday February 9 at no cost :)
Wednesday February 2, 2011
AGENDA
1. Journal
2. OMAM Ch. 4-6 and Literary Devices Quiz
3. Questions about the Literary Analysis Paper
HOMEWORK
1. LA Thesis is due Friday February 4 (next class)
1. Journal
2. OMAM Ch. 4-6 and Literary Devices Quiz
3. Questions about the Literary Analysis Paper
HOMEWORK
1. LA Thesis is due Friday February 4 (next class)
Monday January 31, 2011
AGENDA
1. Journal
2. OMAM Literary Devices
3. Steinbeck Found Poem
HOMEWORK
1. Be prepared for an OMAM Ch. 4-6 and Literary Devices Quiz on Wednesday.
2. Complete OMAM Found Poem and be ready to present to the class on Wednesday.
3. Read over Literary Analysis assignment. Come to class with any questions you may have.
4. LA Thesis is due Friday February 4
5. LA Paper is due Tuesday February 8 (typed and according to specifications given). As an option, I will proofread papers up until February 7 at no cost :)
1. Journal
2. OMAM Literary Devices
3. Steinbeck Found Poem
HOMEWORK
1. Be prepared for an OMAM Ch. 4-6 and Literary Devices Quiz on Wednesday.
2. Complete OMAM Found Poem and be ready to present to the class on Wednesday.
3. Read over Literary Analysis assignment. Come to class with any questions you may have.
4. LA Thesis is due Friday February 4
5. LA Paper is due Tuesday February 8 (typed and according to specifications given). As an option, I will proofread papers up until February 7 at no cost :)
Thursday January 27, 2011
AGENDA
1. Journal
2. Turn in OMAM Sticky Notes
3. Complete Literary Devices in OMAM Handout
1. Journal
2. Turn in OMAM Sticky Notes
3. Complete Literary Devices in OMAM Handout
Tuesday January 25, 2011
AGENDA
1. Journal
2. World Literature Short Story Comparison and Summary
1. Journal
2. World Literature Short Story Comparison and Summary
Friday January 21, 2011
AGENDA
1. Journal
2. Review Ch. 4 Diagram and chart loneliness in the novel
3. Euthanasia discussion and mini-literary analysis
4. Read Ch. 5
HOMEWORK
1. Finish the novel (pages 91-107)
2. Complete a sticky notes assignment
1. Journal
2. Review Ch. 4 Diagram and chart loneliness in the novel
3. Euthanasia discussion and mini-literary analysis
4. Read Ch. 5
HOMEWORK
1. Finish the novel (pages 91-107)
2. Complete a sticky notes assignment
Wednesday January 19, 2011
AGENDA
1. Journal - "To a Mouse"
2. OMAM Context and Ch. 1-3 Quiz
3. Euthanasia
4. Ch. 4 and Loneliness
HOMEWORK
1. Read Ch. 4
2. Complete Ch. 4 Diagram
1. Journal - "To a Mouse"
2. OMAM Context and Ch. 1-3 Quiz
3. Euthanasia
4. Ch. 4 and Loneliness
HOMEWORK
1. Read Ch. 4
2. Complete Ch. 4 Diagram
Friday January 14, 2011
AGENDA
1. Journal
2. OMAM Ch. 2
3. The Great Depression and Context for the Novel
4. Read Ch. 3
HOMEWORK
1. Finish Ch. 3
2. Be ready for a quiz on Tuesday on Ch. 1-3 and Novel Context (Great Depression and Dust Bowl)
LINK to Dust Bowl VIDEO: http://www.history.com/videos/black-blizzard#black-blizzard
1. Journal
2. OMAM Ch. 2
3. The Great Depression and Context for the Novel
4. Read Ch. 3
HOMEWORK
1. Finish Ch. 3
2. Be ready for a quiz on Tuesday on Ch. 1-3 and Novel Context (Great Depression and Dust Bowl)
LINK to Dust Bowl VIDEO: http://www.history.com/videos/black-blizzard#black-blizzard
Wednesday January 12, 2011
AGENDA
1. Journal - Dividing Forces
2. Steinbeck Quiz
3. OMAM Ch. 1 with clip
HOMEWORK
1. Read OMAM Ch. 2
1. Journal - Dividing Forces
2. Steinbeck Quiz
3. OMAM Ch. 1 with clip
HOMEWORK
1. Read OMAM Ch. 2
Thursday January 6, 2011
AGENDA
1. Welcome Back!
2. Journal - Friendship
3. A.A. Milne vs. Paul Simon on Friendship
4. OMAM brief introduction
HOMEWORK
1. Read the John Steinbeck biography handout you received in class and be ready for a quiz on Monday.
1. Welcome Back!
2. Journal - Friendship
3. A.A. Milne vs. Paul Simon on Friendship
4. OMAM brief introduction
HOMEWORK
1. Read the John Steinbeck biography handout you received in class and be ready for a quiz on Monday.
