Dec. 19, 2008
Pds. 1, 2, 4, 5 & 6:
HAPPY HOLIDAYS! Rest and enjoys. We have 2 weeks and semester finals when we return.
Welcome to the world of Language Arts! This year's ( 2012-2013) blog has been created for AP Literature & Composition (Pds. 1 & 6) & Language Arts 3 (Pds. 3, 4 & 5). Lesson plans are provided for absentee students, those who forgot the homework assignment or day's agenda & for parents who want to be in the know! Thanks for checking in!! It's going to be a stellar year!!!!
Friday, December 19, 2008
Thursday, December 18, 2008
Dec. 18, 2008 lesson plans
Dec. 18, 2008
Pds. 1, 4 & 5:
No SSR
ASVAB results
Pds. 2 & 6:
Malapropisms worksheet (get from red tray, if absent please)
Pds. 1, 4 & 5:
No SSR
ASVAB results
Pds. 2 & 6:
Malapropisms worksheet (get from red tray, if absent please)
Wednesday, December 17, 2008
Dec. 17, 2008 lesson plans
Dec. 17, 2008
Pds. 1, 4 & 5:
SSR (schedule asap, if absent please)
Started correcting worksheet on “Civil Disobedience”
Homework – read “Walden” if you didn’t read it or finish it, although due today
Pds. 2 & 6:
Submit Reflective Journal, Section 1
Discussion of Act 3 critical reading questions needing further explanation
Act 3 quiz (schedule asap, if absent please)
Handout given on Humor (get from red tray and add to your existing literary terms glossary; use as applies now & in future)
Act 4 critical reading handout given (get from red tray)
Pds. 1, 4 & 5:
SSR (schedule asap, if absent please)
Started correcting worksheet on “Civil Disobedience”
Homework – read “Walden” if you didn’t read it or finish it, although due today
Pds. 2 & 6:
Submit Reflective Journal, Section 1
Discussion of Act 3 critical reading questions needing further explanation
Act 3 quiz (schedule asap, if absent please)
Handout given on Humor (get from red tray and add to your existing literary terms glossary; use as applies now & in future)
Act 4 critical reading handout given (get from red tray)
Tuesday, December 16, 2008
Dec. 16, 2008 Lesson Plans
December 16, 2008
To Whom It May Concern,
With the highest professional regard, I recommend Michelle Bonaker for freshman placement at the Pepperdine University. I have had the pleasure of knowing Michelle as a member of my Advanced Placement English (12th grade) class this school year of 2008-2009 and Honors English (11th grade) class last year.
Academically, Michelle is an exceptionally gifted student that is deeply committed to pursuing higher level thinking skills. She has displayed continued mastery of critical thinking skills in difficult and rigorous reading and writing assignments in both my honors and AP English Literature and Composition courses. She shows initiative in coming in for one-on-one help when desired and handles constructive criticism quite maturely. I am thoroughly impressed with her ability to see multiple elements and perspectives in a given piece of literature. While in the full classroom setting, Michelle is an active listener and participant in class discussions. Equally, in small group activities, she initiates a leadership role when others will not step forward. She cares deeply about her ability to utilize her high school skills in a college environment. Overall, I find Michelle an intellectually motivated and insightful student.
Personally, Michelle is exceptionally mature, personable and earnest. She maintains diligence and motivation with a busy schedule inclusive of AP English, volleyball and church work. I find her to be a student who maintains a high degree of personal integrity. She has self-respect and sincere regard for others and their opinions. Likewise, the faculty and her own peers find her to be a delightful addition to their classrooms. I perceive that Michelle will be quite successful and transition without effort into the college environment.
Without hesitation, I highly recommend Michelle Bonaker. I perceive she will be a contributing member of the Pepperdine University.
Sincerely,
Jodeen L. Stark
Advanced Placement English Instructor
Extension 11209
To Whom It May Concern,
With the highest professional regard, I recommend Michelle Bonaker for freshman placement at the Pepperdine University. I have had the pleasure of knowing Michelle as a member of my Advanced Placement English (12th grade) class this school year of 2008-2009 and Honors English (11th grade) class last year.
Academically, Michelle is an exceptionally gifted student that is deeply committed to pursuing higher level thinking skills. She has displayed continued mastery of critical thinking skills in difficult and rigorous reading and writing assignments in both my honors and AP English Literature and Composition courses. She shows initiative in coming in for one-on-one help when desired and handles constructive criticism quite maturely. I am thoroughly impressed with her ability to see multiple elements and perspectives in a given piece of literature. While in the full classroom setting, Michelle is an active listener and participant in class discussions. Equally, in small group activities, she initiates a leadership role when others will not step forward. She cares deeply about her ability to utilize her high school skills in a college environment. Overall, I find Michelle an intellectually motivated and insightful student.
Personally, Michelle is exceptionally mature, personable and earnest. She maintains diligence and motivation with a busy schedule inclusive of AP English, volleyball and church work. I find her to be a student who maintains a high degree of personal integrity. She has self-respect and sincere regard for others and their opinions. Likewise, the faculty and her own peers find her to be a delightful addition to their classrooms. I perceive that Michelle will be quite successful and transition without effort into the college environment.
Without hesitation, I highly recommend Michelle Bonaker. I perceive she will be a contributing member of the Pepperdine University.
Sincerely,
Jodeen L. Stark
Advanced Placement English Instructor
Extension 11209
Monday, December 15, 2008
Dec. 15, 2008 lesson plans
Dec. 15, 2008
Pds. 1, 4 & 5:
SSR (schedule asap, if absent please)
Corrected & Discussed “Self Reliance”
Absent students from last Thurs. and/or Friday – if you didn’t complete the worksheet, please schedule time to do so
Homework - Assigned bio. reading (pg. 380) on Thoreau & “Civil Disobedience” (pg. 369-remember reading the “building background” is a good thing to do prior to reading the actual text assignment; no vocab. this week; last day is Wed. to donate to the “Ronald McDonald House”
Pds. 2 & 6:
Finished discussion of Act 2 critical reading handout
Distributed Act 3 critical reading handout (if absent, please retrieve from red tray); COMPLETE IT EACH NIGHT FOLLOWING OUR DAY’S READING OF THE SCRIPT WHILE FRESH IN YOUR MIND
Act 3 reading begun: pd. 2 only – read to scene 2, line 69; pd. 6 only – read to scene 1, line 59
Homework – complete Act 3 critical reading worksheet up to our script reading today; last day to donate to the Ronald McDonald house is Wed.
Pds. 1, 4 & 5:
SSR (schedule asap, if absent please)
Corrected & Discussed “Self Reliance”
Absent students from last Thurs. and/or Friday – if you didn’t complete the worksheet, please schedule time to do so
Homework - Assigned bio. reading (pg. 380) on Thoreau & “Civil Disobedience” (pg. 369-remember reading the “building background” is a good thing to do prior to reading the actual text assignment; no vocab. this week; last day is Wed. to donate to the “Ronald McDonald House”
Pds. 2 & 6:
Finished discussion of Act 2 critical reading handout
Distributed Act 3 critical reading handout (if absent, please retrieve from red tray); COMPLETE IT EACH NIGHT FOLLOWING OUR DAY’S READING OF THE SCRIPT WHILE FRESH IN YOUR MIND
Act 3 reading begun: pd. 2 only – read to scene 2, line 69; pd. 6 only – read to scene 1, line 59
Homework – complete Act 3 critical reading worksheet up to our script reading today; last day to donate to the Ronald McDonald house is Wed.
Friday, December 12, 2008
Dec. 12, 2008 lesson plans
Dec. 12, 2008
Pds. 1, 4 & 5:
SSR (schedule asap, if absent please)
Unit 5 vocab. quiz (schedule asap, if absent)
Finished in class only worksheet on “Self-Reliance)
Homework – no vocab.; instead, “Please Give Hope”- bring a gift to your 4th pd. class to donate to “Ronald McDonald house”
Pds. 2 & 6:
Submit Mentor/Advisor Agreement & Profile
Continued in class paired sharing of responses to Much Ado… critical reading handout
Homework – read the “Senior Project Handbook” & transpose all dates into your agenda; also, “Please Give Hope” -bring a gift to your 4th pd. class to donate to “Ronald McDonald house”
Pds. 1, 4 & 5:
SSR (schedule asap, if absent please)
Unit 5 vocab. quiz (schedule asap, if absent)
Finished in class only worksheet on “Self-Reliance)
Homework – no vocab.; instead, “Please Give Hope”- bring a gift to your 4th pd. class to donate to “Ronald McDonald house”
Pds. 2 & 6:
Submit Mentor/Advisor Agreement & Profile
Continued in class paired sharing of responses to Much Ado… critical reading handout
Homework – read the “Senior Project Handbook” & transpose all dates into your agenda; also, “Please Give Hope” -bring a gift to your 4th pd. class to donate to “Ronald McDonald house”
Wednesday, December 10, 2008
Dec. 10, 2008 lesson plans
Dec. 10, 2008
Pds. 1, 4 & 5:
SSR (schedule asap, if absent please)
Submit Unit 5 flashcards
Wrapped up discussion of “Nature”
Assigned “Self-Reliance” (pg. 363) with in class only worksheet (schedule time for this asap, if absent)
Homework – Unit 5 exercises due tomorrow & finish reading "Self-Reliance" if incompleted during class
Pds. 2 & 6:
Revisiting Acts 1 & 2 for critical reading aspects (if absent, get critical reading handouts from tray)
Pds. 1, 4 & 5:
SSR (schedule asap, if absent please)
Submit Unit 5 flashcards
Wrapped up discussion of “Nature”
Assigned “Self-Reliance” (pg. 363) with in class only worksheet (schedule time for this asap, if absent)
Homework – Unit 5 exercises due tomorrow & finish reading "Self-Reliance" if incompleted during class
Pds. 2 & 6:
Revisiting Acts 1 & 2 for critical reading aspects (if absent, get critical reading handouts from tray)
Monday, December 08, 2008
Dec. 8, 2008 lesson plans
Dec. 6, 2008
Pds. 1, 4 & 5:
SSR (schedule asap, if absent)
Read “Nature” excerpt and complete s. guide
Homework – finish s. guide (reread passage as needed since I read it aloud) & Unit 5 vocab. assigned this week (format as usual for Wed, Thur & Fri)
Pds. 2 & 6:
Discussion of Act 1
Began reading Act 2 with s. guide – Pd.2 read to Prince, Scene 3, Line 169; Pd. 6 read thru scene 1
Homework – revisit Act 2 as needed for understanding, inference and footnotes; we’ll quiz on Act 2 tomorrow as soon as we finish the few pages remaining
Pds. 1, 4 & 5:
SSR (schedule asap, if absent)
Read “Nature” excerpt and complete s. guide
Homework – finish s. guide (reread passage as needed since I read it aloud) & Unit 5 vocab. assigned this week (format as usual for Wed, Thur & Fri)
Pds. 2 & 6:
Discussion of Act 1
Began reading Act 2 with s. guide – Pd.2 read to Prince, Scene 3, Line 169; Pd. 6 read thru scene 1
Homework – revisit Act 2 as needed for understanding, inference and footnotes; we’ll quiz on Act 2 tomorrow as soon as we finish the few pages remaining
Friday, December 05, 2008
Dec. 5, 2008 lesson plans
Dec. 5, 2008
Pds. 1, 4 & 5:
SSR (schedule asap, if absent please)
Unit 4 vocab. quiz (schedule asap)
Finished Emerson bio. Notes
Homework – if you’re a procrastinator, we’ll be doing Unit 5 vocab. next week (jump ahead if needed)
Pds. 2 & 6:
Act 1 quiz (schedule asap, if absent)
Discussion of foils existing in Act 1 (if absent, see a peer)
Selected roles for Act 2
Homework – build your background on Shakespeare, Elizabethan Era & The Globe Theatre PLEASE
Pds. 1, 4 & 5:
SSR (schedule asap, if absent please)
Unit 4 vocab. quiz (schedule asap)
Finished Emerson bio. Notes
Homework – if you’re a procrastinator, we’ll be doing Unit 5 vocab. next week (jump ahead if needed)
Pds. 2 & 6:
Act 1 quiz (schedule asap, if absent)
Discussion of foils existing in Act 1 (if absent, see a peer)
Selected roles for Act 2
Homework – build your background on Shakespeare, Elizabethan Era & The Globe Theatre PLEASE
Thursday, December 04, 2008
Dec. 4, 2008 lesson plans
Dec. 4, 2008
Pds. 1, 4 & 5:
SSR (schedule asap, if absent)
Corrected Unit 4 vocab. exercises (submit if absent)
Completed Emerson bio. Handout (see me if absent for it; see a peer to complete it)
Homework-study Unit 4 vocab. cards for tomorrow’s quiz
Pds. 2 & 6:
Literary terms given for Much Ado About Nothing literary glossary (if absent, get from a peer)
Assigned parts for script reading of Act 1
Read all of Act 1 (get s. guide from red tray if absent)
Pds. 1, 4 & 5:
SSR (schedule asap, if absent)
Corrected Unit 4 vocab. exercises (submit if absent)
Completed Emerson bio. Handout (see me if absent for it; see a peer to complete it)
Homework-study Unit 4 vocab. cards for tomorrow’s quiz
Pds. 2 & 6:
Literary terms given for Much Ado About Nothing literary glossary (if absent, get from a peer)
Assigned parts for script reading of Act 1
Read all of Act 1 (get s. guide from red tray if absent)
Dec. 3, 2008 lesson plans
Dec. 3, 2008
Pds. 1, 4 & 5:
SSR (schedule asap, if absent)
Finished correcting & discussion of figurative language worksheet
Submit Unit 4 flashcards
Began Emerson bio. Notes handout (see me asap for this, if absent)
Homework-Unit 4 exercises due tomorrow; bring vocab. book
Pds. 2 & 6:
Paired scoring of open ended essay#5
Much Ado… begins tomorrow; bring your playbook please
Pds. 1, 4 & 5:
SSR (schedule asap, if absent)
Finished correcting & discussion of figurative language worksheet
Submit Unit 4 flashcards
Began Emerson bio. Notes handout (see me asap for this, if absent)
Homework-Unit 4 exercises due tomorrow; bring vocab. book
Pds. 2 & 6:
Paired scoring of open ended essay#5
Much Ado… begins tomorrow; bring your playbook please
Tuesday, December 02, 2008
Dec. 2, 2008 lesson plans
Dec. 2, 2008 lesson plans
Pds. 1, 4 & 5:
SSR (schedule asap, if absent)
Correction & discussion of figurative language worksheet
Homework – Unit 4 vocab. cards due tomorrow; exercises due Thurs. & quiz on Fri.
Pds. 2 & 6:
Open ended essay #5
Secret elf exchange handouts distributed
Pds. 1, 4 & 5:
SSR (schedule asap, if absent)
Correction & discussion of figurative language worksheet
Homework – Unit 4 vocab. cards due tomorrow; exercises due Thurs. & quiz on Fri.
Pds. 2 & 6:
Open ended essay #5
Secret elf exchange handouts distributed
Wednesday, November 26, 2008
Nov. 26, 2008 lesson plans
Nov. 26, 2008
Pds. 1, 4 & 5:
SSR (schedule on return please)
Quiz on Bradstreet poem (schedule asap, if absent)
In class worksheet on poetic devices begun (if absent, schedule to come in to complete this worksheet; will redistribute to finish in class on Mon.)
Pds. 2 & 6:
Pair scoring of open-ended free response essay
Returned Hardy essays
Discussed & returned AP one sheets on TESS
Pds. 1, 4 & 5:
SSR (schedule on return please)
Quiz on Bradstreet poem (schedule asap, if absent)
In class worksheet on poetic devices begun (if absent, schedule to come in to complete this worksheet; will redistribute to finish in class on Mon.)
Pds. 2 & 6:
Pair scoring of open-ended free response essay
Returned Hardy essays
Discussed & returned AP one sheets on TESS
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
Nov. 25, 2008 lesson plans
Nov. 25, 2008
Pds. 1, 4 & 5:
SSR
Brief review on how to read a poem
Correct & discuss s. guide on Bradstreet’s poem
Quiz will be tomorrow
Pds. 2 & 6:
Open ended free response essay #4 (schedule asap, if absent)
Multiple choice corrections due by 3 today (schedule asap, if absent)
Distributed senior project mentor & advisor agreements (see me asap for it)
Pds. 1, 4 & 5:
SSR
Brief review on how to read a poem
Correct & discuss s. guide on Bradstreet’s poem
Quiz will be tomorrow
Pds. 2 & 6:
Open ended free response essay #4 (schedule asap, if absent)
Multiple choice corrections due by 3 today (schedule asap, if absent)
Distributed senior project mentor & advisor agreements (see me asap for it)
Monday, November 24, 2008
Nov. 24, 2008 lesson plans
Nov. 20, 2008
Pds. 1, 4 & 5:
No SSR
Discussion and notes on the whiteboard for body paragraph drafting
Continue revising your essay using the notes, etc.; see me as needed for help
Tomorrow is last day for revision
Pds. 2 & 6:
Last day to redraft Hardy essay
Final Proposal is due tomorrow for senior project (job shadowing refer to pgs. 1, 2 & 13; project refer to pgs. 6,7, & 13)- see me as needed
Pds. 1, 4 & 5:
No SSR
Discussion and notes on the whiteboard for body paragraph drafting
Continue revising your essay using the notes, etc.; see me as needed for help
Tomorrow is last day for revision
Pds. 2 & 6:
Last day to redraft Hardy essay
Final Proposal is due tomorrow for senior project (job shadowing refer to pgs. 1, 2 & 13; project refer to pgs. 6,7, & 13)- see me as needed
Thursday, November 20, 2008
Nov. 20, 2008 lesson plans
Nov. 20, 2008
Pds. 1, 4 & 5:
No SSR
Discussion and notes on the whiteboard for body paragraph drafting
Continue revising your essay using the notes, etc.; see me as needed for help
Tomorrow is last day for revision
Pds. 2 & 6:
Last day to redraft Hardy essay
Final Proposal is due tomorrow for senior project (job shadowing refer to pgs. 1, 2 & 13; project refer to pgs. 6,7, & 13)- see me as needed
Pds. 1, 4 & 5:
No SSR
Discussion and notes on the whiteboard for body paragraph drafting
Continue revising your essay using the notes, etc.; see me as needed for help
Tomorrow is last day for revision
Pds. 2 & 6:
Last day to redraft Hardy essay
Final Proposal is due tomorrow for senior project (job shadowing refer to pgs. 1, 2 & 13; project refer to pgs. 6,7, & 13)- see me as needed
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
Nov. 19, 2008 lesson plans
Nov. 19, 2008 lesson plans
Pds. 1, 4 & 5:
SSR (schedule asap, please)
Discussion & Body Paragraph Revision Checklist given (see me for handout asap, if absent)
Continue revising intro. Paragraph (use whiteboard notes, handouts & see me as needed)
Start revising body paragraphs per the Checklist handout, whiteboard notes, writing notes & see me as needed)
Pds. 2 & 6:
Discussion of mentor/advisor status for senior projects
Written Proposal submitted for project (following handbook specifics)
Final proposal due on Friday for me to approve or disapprove
Began revision on Hardy comparison essay (poem & novel’s character)
Pds. 1, 4 & 5:
SSR (schedule asap, please)
Discussion & Body Paragraph Revision Checklist given (see me for handout asap, if absent)
Continue revising intro. Paragraph (use whiteboard notes, handouts & see me as needed)
Start revising body paragraphs per the Checklist handout, whiteboard notes, writing notes & see me as needed)
Pds. 2 & 6:
Discussion of mentor/advisor status for senior projects
Written Proposal submitted for project (following handbook specifics)
Final proposal due on Friday for me to approve or disapprove
Began revision on Hardy comparison essay (poem & novel’s character)
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
Nov. 18, 2008 lesson plans
Nov. 18, 2008
Pds. 1, 4 & 5:
SSR (schedule asap, if absent please)
Revision begun on Crucible essay (discussion, notes on whiteboard, redrafting of intro. Paragraph)- IN CLASS ONLY (schedule asap, if absent)
Pds. 2 & 6:
Ethan Frome essay returned
AP open-ended essay #3 with Observation Handout distributed & discussed
Multiple choice Exam #3 available for revisions (correct errors) – due by next Tues.(one sent. why answer was selected with one sentence minimum rationalizing correct response; may write more as needed)
Senior project proposal for AP teacher due tomorrow (follow pg. 13 format & typed)
Reread “The Darkling Thrush” & discussed “things to consider” for poem’s interpretation; we’ll be redrafting it tomorrow as needed
Pds. 1, 4 & 5:
SSR (schedule asap, if absent please)
Revision begun on Crucible essay (discussion, notes on whiteboard, redrafting of intro. Paragraph)- IN CLASS ONLY (schedule asap, if absent)
Pds. 2 & 6:
Ethan Frome essay returned
AP open-ended essay #3 with Observation Handout distributed & discussed
Multiple choice Exam #3 available for revisions (correct errors) – due by next Tues.(one sent. why answer was selected with one sentence minimum rationalizing correct response; may write more as needed)
Senior project proposal for AP teacher due tomorrow (follow pg. 13 format & typed)
Reread “The Darkling Thrush” & discussed “things to consider” for poem’s interpretation; we’ll be redrafting it tomorrow as needed
Friday, November 14, 2008
Nov. 14, 2008 lesson plans
Nov. 14, 2008
Pds. 1, 4 & 5:
No SSR
Day 2 of drafting and finishing the in class only essay on our play (schedule asap, if absent please)
Pds. 2 & 6:
In class essay on a Hardy poem compared with Tess
Pds. 1, 4 & 5:
No SSR
Day 2 of drafting and finishing the in class only essay on our play (schedule asap, if absent please)
Pds. 2 & 6:
In class essay on a Hardy poem compared with Tess
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
Nov. 12, 2008 lesson plans
Nov. 12, 2008
Pds. 1, 4 & 5:
SSR (schedule asap, if absent please)
Revisited concluding paragraph ideas
Homework – revisit old quickwrites and writing notes; bring plenty of composition paper, blue or black ink pen and writing notes for day 1 of 2 day in class only essay
Pds. 2 & 6:
Senior project –still need parent letters; discussion of mentor/advisor proposal (typed whether on or off campus)
Finished Tess on video
Pds. 1, 4 & 5:
SSR (schedule asap, if absent please)
Revisited concluding paragraph ideas
Homework – revisit old quickwrites and writing notes; bring plenty of composition paper, blue or black ink pen and writing notes for day 1 of 2 day in class only essay
Pds. 2 & 6:
Senior project –still need parent letters; discussion of mentor/advisor proposal (typed whether on or off campus)
Finished Tess on video
Friday, November 07, 2008
Nov. 7, 2008 Lesson plans
Nov. 7, 2008
Pds. 1, 4 & 5:
No SSR
The Crucible Exam (schedule asap, if absent please)
No Homework
Pds. 2 & 6:
Observed Tess video
Pds. 1, 4 & 5:
No SSR
The Crucible Exam (schedule asap, if absent please)
No Homework
Pds. 2 & 6:
Observed Tess video
Thursday, November 06, 2008
Nov. 6, 2008 lesson plans
Nov. 6, 2008
Pds. 1, 4 & 5:
SSR (schedule asap, if absent please)
Exam format and review methods discussed (see a peer)
Returned concluding paragraph (get from red tray if absent)
Discussion begun on concluding paragraph revisited
Homework – study, study for exam tomorrow
Pds. 2 & 6:
Exam results given
Tess video begun
Pds. 1, 4 & 5:
SSR (schedule asap, if absent please)
Exam format and review methods discussed (see a peer)
Returned concluding paragraph (get from red tray if absent)
Discussion begun on concluding paragraph revisited
Homework – study, study for exam tomorrow
Pds. 2 & 6:
Exam results given
Tess video begun
Wednesday, November 05, 2008
Nov. 5, 2008 lesson plans
Nov. 5, 2008
Pds. 1, 4 & 5:
ASVAB
Act 4 on video
Pds. 1 & 5 received review worksheet for the play
Homework – continue reviewing script, s. guides & quizzes for Exam on Friday, covering the entire play
Pds. 2 & 6:
Tess exam (schedule asap, if absent please)
Pds. 1, 4 & 5:
ASVAB
Act 4 on video
Pds. 1 & 5 received review worksheet for the play
Homework – continue reviewing script, s. guides & quizzes for Exam on Friday, covering the entire play
Pds. 2 & 6:
Tess exam (schedule asap, if absent please)
Tuesday, November 04, 2008
Nov. 4, 2008 lesson plans
Nov. 4, 2008
Pds. 1, 3 & 4:
SSR (schedule asap, if absent please)
Discussion of Act 4 quiz
Act 4 video begun
Homework – start reviewing script, s. guides & quizzes for Exam on Friday, covering the entire play
Pds. 2 & 6:
Returned and discussed college entrance essays (kudos & suggestions)
Senior Project discussed for job shadowing (with mentor) & project (with advisor) concerns; shared “On Campus Directory” information
Discussion of Phases 6 & 7 quiz
Homework – Novel exam tomorrow (format & review methods given: 100 pts., scantron, multiple choice, character matching and 10 reading passages with literal and inference questions) – STUDY please
Pds. 1, 3 & 4:
SSR (schedule asap, if absent please)
Discussion of Act 4 quiz
Act 4 video begun
Homework – start reviewing script, s. guides & quizzes for Exam on Friday, covering the entire play
Pds. 2 & 6:
Returned and discussed college entrance essays (kudos & suggestions)
Senior Project discussed for job shadowing (with mentor) & project (with advisor) concerns; shared “On Campus Directory” information
Discussion of Phases 6 & 7 quiz
Homework – Novel exam tomorrow (format & review methods given: 100 pts., scantron, multiple choice, character matching and 10 reading passages with literal and inference questions) – STUDY please
Monday, November 03, 2008
Nov. 3, 2008 lesson plans
Nov. 3, 2008
Pds. 1, 4 & 5:
Nov. calendar given (see a peer for this)
SSR (schedule asap, if absent please)
Act 4 quiz (schedule asap, if absent)
No homework
Pds. 2 & 6:
Senior Project Handbook & parent/guardian letter distributed (overview of project, due dates added to existing ones in handbook) – see a peer for these if absent)
Homework – get ideas for project (see me to discuss them) & parent/guardian letter signed
Pds. 1, 4 & 5:
Nov. calendar given (see a peer for this)
SSR (schedule asap, if absent please)
Act 4 quiz (schedule asap, if absent)
No homework
Pds. 2 & 6:
Senior Project Handbook & parent/guardian letter distributed (overview of project, due dates added to existing ones in handbook) – see a peer for these if absent)
Homework – get ideas for project (see me to discuss them) & parent/guardian letter signed
Friday, October 31, 2008
Oct. 31, 2008 lesson plans
October 31, 2008
Pds. 1, 4 & 5:
SSR (schedule asap, if absent please)
Finished reading of Act 4 – see Oct. 30th blog for line & pg. location each period started from today (thanks.)
Homework – study/review for Act 4 quiz on Monday
Pds. 2 & 6:
TESS work due today; submitted by 3 pm whether in attendance or absent (per course syllabus for long term projects/assignments
TESS quiz on phases 6 & 7 (see me asap, if absent please)
Pds. 1, 4 & 5:
SSR (schedule asap, if absent please)
Finished reading of Act 4 – see Oct. 30th blog for line & pg. location each period started from today (thanks.)
Homework – study/review for Act 4 quiz on Monday
Pds. 2 & 6:
TESS work due today; submitted by 3 pm whether in attendance or absent (per course syllabus for long term projects/assignments
TESS quiz on phases 6 & 7 (see me asap, if absent please)
Thursday, October 30, 2008
Oct. 30, 2008 lesson plans
Oct. 30, 2009
Pds. 1, 4 & 5:
SSR (schedule asap, if absent)
Continue with Act 4: pd. 1 only – read to top of pg. 235, Pd. 4 only – read to top of pg. 237; pd. 5 only - read to pg. 236, Elizabeth said, “She will not.”
Homework – update s. guide to where we are in the reading please
Pds. 2 & 6:
AP multiple choice test #3 (schedule asap, if absent please)
All things on TESS due tomorrow
Pds. 1, 4 & 5:
SSR (schedule asap, if absent)
Continue with Act 4: pd. 1 only – read to top of pg. 235, Pd. 4 only – read to top of pg. 237; pd. 5 only - read to pg. 236, Elizabeth said, “She will not.”
Homework – update s. guide to where we are in the reading please
Pds. 2 & 6:
AP multiple choice test #3 (schedule asap, if absent please)
All things on TESS due tomorrow
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Oct. 29, 2008 lesson plans
Oct. 29, 2008
Pds. 1, 4 & 5:
SSR (schedule asap, if possible)
Submit conc. paragraph quickwrite (attach prompt behind draft please)
Act 4 begun (s.guide in yellow tray if absent)- complete s. guide & use vocab. list while reading
All pds. read to pg. 230, middle left column
Homework – update s. guide if needed & write conc. paragraph even if late
Pds. 2 & 6:
Conversation with TESS…
Pds. 1, 4 & 5:
SSR (schedule asap, if possible)
Submit conc. paragraph quickwrite (attach prompt behind draft please)
Act 4 begun (s.guide in yellow tray if absent)- complete s. guide & use vocab. list while reading
All pds. read to pg. 230, middle left column
Homework – update s. guide if needed & write conc. paragraph even if late
Pds. 2 & 6:
Conversation with TESS…
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
Oct. 28, 2008 lesson plans
Oct. 28, 2008
Pds. 1,4 & 5:
SSR (schedule asap, if absent please)
Discussion of introductory paragraph quickwrite ; we created one on the board together too (see a peer)
Homework- write a concluding paragraph for tomorrow (MLA & typed please)(if absent get writing notes and prompt from yellow tray)
Pds. 2 & 6:
Discussion of significant quotes and items/objects in Phases 4 & 5 of TESS
Bring materials to work on for tomorrow regarding TESS please
Pds. 1,4 & 5:
SSR (schedule asap, if absent please)
Discussion of introductory paragraph quickwrite ; we created one on the board together too (see a peer)
Homework- write a concluding paragraph for tomorrow (MLA & typed please)(if absent get writing notes and prompt from yellow tray)
Pds. 2 & 6:
Discussion of significant quotes and items/objects in Phases 4 & 5 of TESS
Bring materials to work on for tomorrow regarding TESS please
Monday, October 27, 2008
Oct. 27, 2008 lesson plans
Oct. 27, 2008
Pds. 1, 4 & 5:
SSR (schedule asap, if absent please)
Finished Act 3 video
Discussion of introductory paragraph quickwrite begun (if absent, get from yellow tray)
No homework
Pds. 2 & 6:
Finished discussion of Phases 1-3, Part 2 quiz
Completed Phases 4 & 5, Part 2 quiz (finish as needed at home- due tomorrow)
Pds. 1, 4 & 5:
SSR (schedule asap, if absent please)
Finished Act 3 video
Discussion of introductory paragraph quickwrite begun (if absent, get from yellow tray)
No homework
Pds. 2 & 6:
Finished discussion of Phases 1-3, Part 2 quiz
Completed Phases 4 & 5, Part 2 quiz (finish as needed at home- due tomorrow)
Friday, October 24, 2008
Oct. 24, 2008 lesson plans
Oct. 24, 2008
Pds. 1, 4 & 5:
SSR (schedule asap, if absent)
Act 3 video
No homework
Pds. 2 & 6:
Revisiting & discussion of Phases 1-3 quiz (parts 1 & 2)
Lit. Terms Glossary and Lit. Vocab. Glossary Ideas seeds on whiteboard
Pds. 1, 4 & 5:
SSR (schedule asap, if absent)
Act 3 video
No homework
Pds. 2 & 6:
Revisiting & discussion of Phases 1-3 quiz (parts 1 & 2)
Lit. Terms Glossary and Lit. Vocab. Glossary Ideas seeds on whiteboard
Thursday, October 23, 2008
Oct. 23, 2008 lesson plans
Oct. 23, 2008
Pds. 1, 4 & 5:
Act 3 quiz (schedule asap, if absent please)
SSR
No homework
Pds. 2 & 6:
Tess…Phases 4 & 5 quiz (schedule asap, if absent please)
Tess.. Phases 1-3, part 2 quiz continued from last Fri.(open book)
Lit. Terms Glossary and Lit. Vocab. Glossary Ideas seeds on whiteboard
Pds. 1, 4 & 5:
Act 3 quiz (schedule asap, if absent please)
SSR
No homework
Pds. 2 & 6:
Tess…Phases 4 & 5 quiz (schedule asap, if absent please)
Tess.. Phases 1-3, part 2 quiz continued from last Fri.(open book)
Lit. Terms Glossary and Lit. Vocab. Glossary Ideas seeds on whiteboard
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
Oct. 22, 2008 Lesson plans
Oct. 22, 2008
Pds. 1, 4 & 5:
SSR (schedule asap, if absent)
Continued reading Act 3: Pd. 1 only – read from pg. 215, Hale,”I cannot say he is an honest man…” to pg. 226, Mary said, “You’re the Devil’s man!: ; Pd. 4 only – read from pg. 216, Hale, “But this child claims the girls are not truthful.” to pg. 226, Hale said, “I denounce these proceedings.” ; Pd. 5 only – read from pg. 216, Hale, “But this child claims the girls are not truthful.” to pg. 226, 2nd to last line of Act
Homework – finish s. guide & REVIEW PLAY FOR TOMORROW’S ACT 3 QUIZ (we’ll finish reading aloud the few lines remaining prior to our quiz)
Pds. 2 & 6:
Paired scoring of open-ended free response essaysTomorrow Phases 4 & 5 of novel are due
Pds. 1, 4 & 5:
SSR (schedule asap, if absent)
Continued reading Act 3: Pd. 1 only – read from pg. 215, Hale,”I cannot say he is an honest man…” to pg. 226, Mary said, “You’re the Devil’s man!: ; Pd. 4 only – read from pg. 216, Hale, “But this child claims the girls are not truthful.” to pg. 226, Hale said, “I denounce these proceedings.” ; Pd. 5 only – read from pg. 216, Hale, “But this child claims the girls are not truthful.” to pg. 226, 2nd to last line of Act
Homework – finish s. guide & REVIEW PLAY FOR TOMORROW’S ACT 3 QUIZ (we’ll finish reading aloud the few lines remaining prior to our quiz)
Pds. 2 & 6:
Paired scoring of open-ended free response essaysTomorrow Phases 4 & 5 of novel are due
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
Oct. 21, 2008 lesson plans
Oct. 21, 2008
Pds. 1, 4 & 5:
SSR (schedule asap, if absent)
Continued reading Act 3 (get s. guide from yellow tray please, if absent ): Pd. 1 only – read from pg. 210, Danforth, “I pray you, Mr. Parris.” to pg. 215, Hale,”I cannot say he is an honest man…” ; Pd. 4 only – read from pg. 210, Parris, “Your excellency, this man is mischief.” to pg. 216, Hale, “But this child claims the girls are not truthful.” ; Pd. 5 only – read from pg. 210, Danforth, “I pray you, Mr. Parris.” to pg. 216, Hale, “But this child claims the girls are not truthful.”
Homework – no vocab. this week; still don’t have intro. Paragraphs from a few people; update s. guide to our reading
Pds. 2 & 6:
Open ended free response essay #3 (schedule asap, if absent)
Returned Lit. glossaries from Ethan Frome
AP one sheet suggestions posted on board and discussed
Pds. 1, 4 & 5:
SSR (schedule asap, if absent)
Continued reading Act 3 (get s. guide from yellow tray please, if absent ): Pd. 1 only – read from pg. 210, Danforth, “I pray you, Mr. Parris.” to pg. 215, Hale,”I cannot say he is an honest man…” ; Pd. 4 only – read from pg. 210, Parris, “Your excellency, this man is mischief.” to pg. 216, Hale, “But this child claims the girls are not truthful.” ; Pd. 5 only – read from pg. 210, Danforth, “I pray you, Mr. Parris.” to pg. 216, Hale, “But this child claims the girls are not truthful.”
Homework – no vocab. this week; still don’t have intro. Paragraphs from a few people; update s. guide to our reading
Pds. 2 & 6:
Open ended free response essay #3 (schedule asap, if absent)
Returned Lit. glossaries from Ethan Frome
AP one sheet suggestions posted on board and discussed
Monday, October 20, 2008
Oct. 20, 2008
Oct. 20, 2008
Pds. 1, 4 & 5:
SSR (schedule asap, if absent)
Finished Act 2 video
Selected script roles & began reading Act 3 (get s. guide from yellow tray please): Pd. 1 only - read to pg. 210, Danforth, “I pray you, Mr. Parris.”; Pd. 4 only – read to pg. 210, Parris, “Your excellency, this man is mischief.”; Pd. 5 only – read to pg. 210, Danforth, “I pray you, Mr. Parris.”
Homework – no vocab. this week; still don’t have intro. Paragraphs from a few people; update s. guide to our reading
Pds. 2 & 6:
Part 2 of Phases 1 through 3 quiz
Returned AP one sheets (for Ethan Frome and presentations); revision suggestions given
Continue reading the novel
Pds. 1, 4 & 5:
SSR (schedule asap, if absent)
Finished Act 2 video
Selected script roles & began reading Act 3 (get s. guide from yellow tray please): Pd. 1 only - read to pg. 210, Danforth, “I pray you, Mr. Parris.”; Pd. 4 only – read to pg. 210, Parris, “Your excellency, this man is mischief.”; Pd. 5 only – read to pg. 210, Danforth, “I pray you, Mr. Parris.”
Homework – no vocab. this week; still don’t have intro. Paragraphs from a few people; update s. guide to our reading
Pds. 2 & 6:
Part 2 of Phases 1 through 3 quiz
Returned AP one sheets (for Ethan Frome and presentations); revision suggestions given
Continue reading the novel
Friday, October 17, 2008
Oct. 17, 2008 lesson plans
Oct. 17, 2008
Dbl. assembly schedule
Pds. 1, 4 & 5:
Act 2 quiz discussed
Act 2 video begun
Pds. 2 & 6:
Phases 1-3 quiz (if absent from school, schedule asap; assembly students were requested to take it during the day-am, pm or lunch)
Continue conversation with Tess..; we’ll address Phases 4&5; then 6 next week
Dbl. assembly schedule
Pds. 1, 4 & 5:
Act 2 quiz discussed
Act 2 video begun
Pds. 2 & 6:
Phases 1-3 quiz (if absent from school, schedule asap; assembly students were requested to take it during the day-am, pm or lunch)
Continue conversation with Tess..; we’ll address Phases 4&5; then 6 next week
Thursday, October 16, 2008
Oct. 16, 2008 lesson plans
Oct. 16, 2008
Pds. 1, 4 & 5:
SSR (schedule asap, if absent please)
Act 2 quiz
Homework - Introductory paragraph quickwrite (was due on Monday) WILL STILL NEED TO BE SUBMITTED FOR FEEDBACK
Pds, 2 & 6:
Discussion of Tess…
Handout distributed – review items and cause/effect (complete as desired, keep)
Review for Phases 1-3 quiz tomorrow
Pds. 1, 4 & 5:
SSR (schedule asap, if absent please)
Act 2 quiz
Homework - Introductory paragraph quickwrite (was due on Monday) WILL STILL NEED TO BE SUBMITTED FOR FEEDBACK
Pds, 2 & 6:
Discussion of Tess…
Handout distributed – review items and cause/effect (complete as desired, keep)
Review for Phases 1-3 quiz tomorrow
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
Oct. 15, 2008 lesson plans
Oct. 15, 2008
Pds.1, 4 & 5:
Late Start Day - No SSR
Act 2 reading continued: Pd. 1 only- read from pg. 198 to end of Act 2; Pd. 4 only – read from pg. 199. Hale, “Aye.” to end of Act 2; Pd. 5 only – read from pg. 198 to end of Act 2
Homework – finish h s. guide for Act 2 in not completed while we read it in class; STUDY FOR TOMORROW’S ACT 2 QUIZ; Also, introductory paragraph quickwrite (was due on Monday) WILL STILL NEED TO BE SUBMITTED FOR FEEDBACK
Pds. 2 & 6:
Discussion of Tess…
Note- Phases 1-3 quiz on Friday
Pds.1, 4 & 5:
Late Start Day - No SSR
Act 2 reading continued: Pd. 1 only- read from pg. 198 to end of Act 2; Pd. 4 only – read from pg. 199. Hale, “Aye.” to end of Act 2; Pd. 5 only – read from pg. 198 to end of Act 2
Homework – finish h s. guide for Act 2 in not completed while we read it in class; STUDY FOR TOMORROW’S ACT 2 QUIZ; Also, introductory paragraph quickwrite (was due on Monday) WILL STILL NEED TO BE SUBMITTED FOR FEEDBACK
Pds. 2 & 6:
Discussion of Tess…
Note- Phases 1-3 quiz on Friday
Tuesday, October 14, 2008
Oct. 14, 2008 lesson plans
Oct. 14, 2008
Pds. 1, 4 & 5:
SSR (schedule asap, if absent)
Act 2 reading continued: Pd. 1 only- read from pg. 194, Proctor, “Your justice would freeze beer! to top of pg. 198; Pd. 4 only – read from pg. 194, Elizabeth, “I do not judge you.” to pg. 199. Hale, “Aye.”; Pd. 5 only – read from pg. 193, Proctor, “Aye, she did, she did.” to top of pg. 198
Homework - finish s. guide for Act 2 up to our reading; write intro. Paragraph quickwrite that was DUE Monday YOU WILL STILL NEED TO SUBMIT IT FOR FEEDBACK
Pds. 2 & 6:
College personal statement essays shared for revision suggestions (checklist handout distributed)
Revised personal statement essays due on Friday
Pds. 1, 4 & 5:
SSR (schedule asap, if absent)
Act 2 reading continued: Pd. 1 only- read from pg. 194, Proctor, “Your justice would freeze beer! to top of pg. 198; Pd. 4 only – read from pg. 194, Elizabeth, “I do not judge you.” to pg. 199. Hale, “Aye.”; Pd. 5 only – read from pg. 193, Proctor, “Aye, she did, she did.” to top of pg. 198
Homework - finish s. guide for Act 2 up to our reading; write intro. Paragraph quickwrite that was DUE Monday YOU WILL STILL NEED TO SUBMIT IT FOR FEEDBACK
Pds. 2 & 6:
College personal statement essays shared for revision suggestions (checklist handout distributed)
Revised personal statement essays due on Friday
Monday, October 13, 2008
Oct. 13, 2008 lesson plans
Oct. 13, 2008
Pds. 1, 3 & 4:
SSR (schedule asap, if absent)
Act 2 reading begun: Pd. 1 only- read “stage directions” on pg. 190 then thru Act 2, pg. 194, Proctor, “Your justice would freeze beer!”; Pd. 4 only – read “stage directions” on pg. 190 then thru Act 2, pg. 194, Elizabeth, “I do not judge you.”; Pd. 5 only – read “stage directions” on pg. 190 thru Act 2, pg. 193, Proctor, “Aye, she did, she did.”
Homework - finish s. guide for Act 2 up to our reading; write intro. Paragraph quickwrite that was DUE TODAY; YOU WILL STILL NEED TO SUBMIT IT FOR FEEDBACK; no vocab. this week
Pds. 2 & 6:
Shared UC perspective on personal statement essays
Read multiple past personal statement essays
Pds. 1, 3 & 4:
SSR (schedule asap, if absent)
Act 2 reading begun: Pd. 1 only- read “stage directions” on pg. 190 then thru Act 2, pg. 194, Proctor, “Your justice would freeze beer!”; Pd. 4 only – read “stage directions” on pg. 190 then thru Act 2, pg. 194, Elizabeth, “I do not judge you.”; Pd. 5 only – read “stage directions” on pg. 190 thru Act 2, pg. 193, Proctor, “Aye, she did, she did.”
Homework - finish s. guide for Act 2 up to our reading; write intro. Paragraph quickwrite that was DUE TODAY; YOU WILL STILL NEED TO SUBMIT IT FOR FEEDBACK; no vocab. this week
Pds. 2 & 6:
Shared UC perspective on personal statement essays
Read multiple past personal statement essays
Friday, October 10, 2008
Oct. 10 2008 lesson plans
Oct. 10, 2008
Pds. 1, 4 & 5:
SSR (schedule asap, if absent)
Unit 3 vocab. quiz (schedule asap, if absent)
Intro. Paragraph quickwrite assigned (due Monday; follow prompt directions please; use intro. Paragraph & thesis writing notes as needed; remember, your textbook has a writing handbook too); no vocab. next week
Pds. 2 & 6:
Distributed table of contents handout/resource for Tess… (get from red tray if absent please)
Gave period to compose detailed responses for AP multiple choice test
Homework – college placement essay due Mon.; log on to prospective college of your choice for freshmen writing prompt
Pds. 1, 4 & 5:
SSR (schedule asap, if absent)
Unit 3 vocab. quiz (schedule asap, if absent)
Intro. Paragraph quickwrite assigned (due Monday; follow prompt directions please; use intro. Paragraph & thesis writing notes as needed; remember, your textbook has a writing handbook too); no vocab. next week
Pds. 2 & 6:
Distributed table of contents handout/resource for Tess… (get from red tray if absent please)
Gave period to compose detailed responses for AP multiple choice test
Homework – college placement essay due Mon.; log on to prospective college of your choice for freshmen writing prompt
Thursday, October 09, 2008
Oct. 9, 2008 lesson plans
Oct. 9, 2008
Pds. 1, 4 & 5:
SSR (schedule asap, if absent)
Submit Unit 3 flashcards
Finished discussion and notes on body paragraph drafting
2 handouts given on introductory paragraph writing and thesis writing (see me for those if absent please)
Homework – read the 2 handouts for tomorrow’s discussion & study flashcards for Unit 3 vocab. quiz tomorrow
Pds. 2 & 6:
Returned open ended essay #2 with feedback/observation handout (see me for one if absent)
Read the handout thoroughly and apply to your essay (briefly addressed in class too)
College essay handout given (see me for one if asbent) – bring college essay for Monday; go to college websites you’re applying to for prompt(s); remember, you have the writing handout from this past June too
Returned AP multiple choice test #2 results; schedule time by next Friday, the 17th to make corrections please (am, pm, or lunch); discussed some student selected questions and shared the correct answers and why
Homework – keep conversing with Tess….
Pds. 1, 4 & 5:
SSR (schedule asap, if absent)
Submit Unit 3 flashcards
Finished discussion and notes on body paragraph drafting
2 handouts given on introductory paragraph writing and thesis writing (see me for those if absent please)
Homework – read the 2 handouts for tomorrow’s discussion & study flashcards for Unit 3 vocab. quiz tomorrow
Pds. 2 & 6:
Returned open ended essay #2 with feedback/observation handout (see me for one if absent)
Read the handout thoroughly and apply to your essay (briefly addressed in class too)
College essay handout given (see me for one if asbent) – bring college essay for Monday; go to college websites you’re applying to for prompt(s); remember, you have the writing handout from this past June too
Returned AP multiple choice test #2 results; schedule time by next Friday, the 17th to make corrections please (am, pm, or lunch); discussed some student selected questions and shared the correct answers and why
Homework – keep conversing with Tess….
Wednesday, October 08, 2008
Oct. 8 lesson plans
Oct. 8, 2008
Pds. 1, 4 & 5:
SSR (schedule asap, if absent)
Corrected Unit 3 exercises today (submit if absent)
Continued notes & discussion on body paragraph quickwrite & drafting (get quickwrite & convention code handout from yellow tray)
Homework-Unit 3 flashcards due tomorrow
Pds. 2 & 6:
2nd AP multiple choice practice test (schedule asap, if absent)
Pds. 1, 4 & 5:
SSR (schedule asap, if absent)
Corrected Unit 3 exercises today (submit if absent)
Continued notes & discussion on body paragraph quickwrite & drafting (get quickwrite & convention code handout from yellow tray)
Homework-Unit 3 flashcards due tomorrow
Pds. 2 & 6:
2nd AP multiple choice practice test (schedule asap, if absent)
Tuesday, October 07, 2008
Oct. 7 lesson plans
Oct. 7, 2008
Pds. 1, 4 & 5:
SSR (schedule asap, if absent)
Finished Act 1 on video
Returned & began discussion of body paragraph quickwrite (get quickwrite & convention code handout from yellow tray)
Homework-Unit 3 exercises due tomorrow (bring book please)
Pds. 2 & 6:
Finished AP one sheet group presentations
Keep having conversation with Tess…
Pds. 1, 4 & 5:
SSR (schedule asap, if absent)
Finished Act 1 on video
Returned & began discussion of body paragraph quickwrite (get quickwrite & convention code handout from yellow tray)
Homework-Unit 3 exercises due tomorrow (bring book please)
Pds. 2 & 6:
Finished AP one sheet group presentations
Keep having conversation with Tess…
Monday, October 06, 2008
Oct. 6, 2008 lesson plans
Oct. 6, 2008
Pds. 1, 4 & 5:
SSR (schedule asap, if absent)
Act 1 on video (attention given to dialogue, characterization & setting; events are not altogether accurate to script)
Homework- Unit 3 vocab. this week; follow weekly/daily format
Pds. 2 & 6:
AP one sheet group presentations
Assigned Tess of the D’Urbervilles: novel reading; literary glossary (5 to 8 terms; avoid same ones used with prior novel); AP one sheet & vocab. glossary (minimum of 20 words; Format = word(pg.3) quoted sentence; followed by Context Interpretation: explain the meaning of the word using context clues (we discussed clue reading strategies)(avoid dictionary & thesaurus uses) – all these are due on Oct. 27th
Pds. 1, 4 & 5:
SSR (schedule asap, if absent)
Act 1 on video (attention given to dialogue, characterization & setting; events are not altogether accurate to script)
Homework- Unit 3 vocab. this week; follow weekly/daily format
Pds. 2 & 6:
AP one sheet group presentations
Assigned Tess of the D’Urbervilles: novel reading; literary glossary (5 to 8 terms; avoid same ones used with prior novel); AP one sheet & vocab. glossary (minimum of 20 words; Format = word(pg.3) quoted sentence; followed by Context Interpretation: explain the meaning of the word using context clues (we discussed clue reading strategies)(avoid dictionary & thesaurus uses) – all these are due on Oct. 27th
Friday, October 03, 2008
Oct. 3, 2008 lesson plans
October 3, 2008
Pds. 1, 4 & 5:
SSR (schedule asap, if absent please)
Unit 2 Vocab. Quiz (schedule asap, if absent please)
Homework – if a procrastinator, jump ahead to Unit 3; we’ll be doing it next week
Pds. 2 & 6:
Pair scoring of open-ended free response essay #2
Pds. 1, 4 & 5:
SSR (schedule asap, if absent please)
Unit 2 Vocab. Quiz (schedule asap, if absent please)
Homework – if a procrastinator, jump ahead to Unit 3; we’ll be doing it next week
Pds. 2 & 6:
Pair scoring of open-ended free response essay #2
Thursday, October 02, 2008
October 1, 2008 lesson plans
October 1, 2008
Pds. 1, 4 & 5:
SSR (schedule asap, if absent)
Act 1 quiz (schedule asap, if absent)
Homework – please bring vocab. book tomorrow so we can correct the exercises (didn’t get to it today) & Unit 2 flashcards
Pds. 2 & 6:
October calendar dates (see a peer please)
Discussed & distributed AP open ended essay observations & essays (get from red tray; read & apply to your essay) in preparation for tomorrow’s open-ended essay
Pds. 1, 4 & 5:
SSR (schedule asap, if absent)
Act 1 quiz (schedule asap, if absent)
Homework – please bring vocab. book tomorrow so we can correct the exercises (didn’t get to it today) & Unit 2 flashcards
Pds. 2 & 6:
October calendar dates (see a peer please)
Discussed & distributed AP open ended essay observations & essays (get from red tray; read & apply to your essay) in preparation for tomorrow’s open-ended essay
October 2, 2008
October 2, 2008
Pds. 1, 4 & 5:
SSR (schedule please, if absent)
October calendar dates given (see a peer for them)
Unit 2 flashcards submitted
Unit 2 exercises corrected
Discussion of Act 1-followup to quiz
Homework – study Unit 2 vocab. for Fri. quiz
Pds. 2 & 6:
Open-ended free response essay #2 (please schedule asap, if absent)
Pds. 1, 4 & 5:
SSR (schedule please, if absent)
October calendar dates given (see a peer for them)
Unit 2 flashcards submitted
Unit 2 exercises corrected
Discussion of Act 1-followup to quiz
Homework – study Unit 2 vocab. for Fri. quiz
Pds. 2 & 6:
Open-ended free response essay #2 (please schedule asap, if absent)
Tuesday, September 30, 2008
Sept. 30, 2008
Sept. 30, 2008
Pds. 1, 4 & 5:
SSR (schedule asap, if absent)
Continued reading Act 1: Pd. 1 only –read from 1st narrative paragraph on Hale to end of Act ; Pd. 4 only – read from pg. 182, 1st narrative paragraph on Hale to end of Act; Pd. 5 only – read from pg. 182, 1st narrative paragraph on Hale to end of Act
Homework – study for comprehensive quiz on Act 1 tomorrow (review act & s. guide); complete Unit 2 exercises & bring vocab. book tomorrow please
Pds. 2 & 6:
Paired scoring of open-ended free response essay
Pds. 1, 4 & 5:
SSR (schedule asap, if absent)
Continued reading Act 1: Pd. 1 only –read from 1st narrative paragraph on Hale to end of Act ; Pd. 4 only – read from pg. 182, 1st narrative paragraph on Hale to end of Act; Pd. 5 only – read from pg. 182, 1st narrative paragraph on Hale to end of Act
Homework – study for comprehensive quiz on Act 1 tomorrow (review act & s. guide); complete Unit 2 exercises & bring vocab. book tomorrow please
Pds. 2 & 6:
Paired scoring of open-ended free response essay
Monday, September 29, 2008
Sept. 29, 2008 lesson plans
Sept. 29, 2008
Pds. 1, 4 & 5:
SSR (schedule asap, if absent)
Continued reading of Act 1: Pd. 1 only –read from pg. 177, Proctor, “What’s she doing?” to pg. 182, 1st narrative paragraph on Hale ; Pd. 4 only – read from pg. 175, Proctor narrative to pg. 182, 1st narrative paragraph on Hale; Pd. 5 only – read from to pg. 177, Proctor, “Child!” to pg. 182, 1st narrative paragraph on Hale
Homework- read pgs. 182 thru 184 (finish narrative on Hale where we left off in class) & Unit 2 vocab. assigned this week
Pds. 2 & 6:
Returned multiple choice test
Re-assess m. choice errors and written response to corrections begun (see me asap, if absent)
Pds. 1, 4 & 5:
SSR (schedule asap, if absent)
Continued reading of Act 1: Pd. 1 only –read from pg. 177, Proctor, “What’s she doing?” to pg. 182, 1st narrative paragraph on Hale ; Pd. 4 only – read from pg. 175, Proctor narrative to pg. 182, 1st narrative paragraph on Hale; Pd. 5 only – read from to pg. 177, Proctor, “Child!” to pg. 182, 1st narrative paragraph on Hale
Homework- read pgs. 182 thru 184 (finish narrative on Hale where we left off in class) & Unit 2 vocab. assigned this week
Pds. 2 & 6:
Returned multiple choice test
Re-assess m. choice errors and written response to corrections begun (see me asap, if absent)
Friday, September 26, 2008
Sept. 26, 2008 lesson plans
Sept. 25, 2008
Pds. 1, 4 & 5:
SSR (schedule asap, if absent)
Submit Unit 1 vocab. cards
Continued reading Act 1: Continued Act 1 reading with s. guide & vocab. list: Pd. 1 only –read from pg. 175, Proctor narrative to pg. 177, Proctor, “What’s she doing?”; Pd. 4 only – read from end of 1st paragraph on Thomas Putnam (narrative) to pg. 175, Proctor narrative; Pd. 5 only – read from pg. 175, Abigail, “I told him everything.” To pg. 177, Proctor, “Child!”
Homework- study for Unit 1 vocab. test tomorrow; remember to chunk (2 to 3 at a time then adding additional 2 each time; shuffle randomly) vocab. cards when studying them
Pds. 2 & 6:
Discussion, notes and & application to Ethan Frome on archetypal imagery (see a peer & add as possible literary term to your existing glossary)
Continued with AP one sheet group presentations
Pds. 1, 4 & 5:
SSR (schedule asap, if absent)
Submit Unit 1 vocab. cards
Continued reading Act 1: Continued Act 1 reading with s. guide & vocab. list: Pd. 1 only –read from pg. 175, Proctor narrative to pg. 177, Proctor, “What’s she doing?”; Pd. 4 only – read from end of 1st paragraph on Thomas Putnam (narrative) to pg. 175, Proctor narrative; Pd. 5 only – read from pg. 175, Abigail, “I told him everything.” To pg. 177, Proctor, “Child!”
Homework- study for Unit 1 vocab. test tomorrow; remember to chunk (2 to 3 at a time then adding additional 2 each time; shuffle randomly) vocab. cards when studying them
Pds. 2 & 6:
Discussion, notes and & application to Ethan Frome on archetypal imagery (see a peer & add as possible literary term to your existing glossary)
Continued with AP one sheet group presentations
Thursday, September 25, 2008
Sept. 25, 2008 Lesson Plans
Sept. 25, 2008
Pds. 1, 4 & 5:
SSR (schedule asap, if absent)
Submit Unit 1 vocab. cards
Continued reading Act 1: Continued Act 1 reading with s. guide & vocab. list: Pd. 1 only –read from pg. 175, Proctor narrative to pg. 177, Proctor, “What’s she doing?”; Pd. 4 only – read from end of 1st paragraph on Thomas Putnam (narrative) to pg. 175, Proctor narrative; Pd. 5 only – read from pg. 175, Abigail, “I told him everything.” To pg. 177, Proctor, “Child!”
Homework- study for Unit 1 vocab. test tomorrow; remember to chunk (2 to 3 at a time then adding additional 2 each time; shuffle randomly) vocab. cards when studying them
Pds. 2 & 6:
Discussion, notes and & application to Ethan Frome on archetypal imagery (see a peer & add as possible literary term to your existing glossary)
Continued with AP one sheet group presentations
Pds. 1, 4 & 5:
SSR (schedule asap, if absent)
Submit Unit 1 vocab. cards
Continued reading Act 1: Continued Act 1 reading with s. guide & vocab. list: Pd. 1 only –read from pg. 175, Proctor narrative to pg. 177, Proctor, “What’s she doing?”; Pd. 4 only – read from end of 1st paragraph on Thomas Putnam (narrative) to pg. 175, Proctor narrative; Pd. 5 only – read from pg. 175, Abigail, “I told him everything.” To pg. 177, Proctor, “Child!”
Homework- study for Unit 1 vocab. test tomorrow; remember to chunk (2 to 3 at a time then adding additional 2 each time; shuffle randomly) vocab. cards when studying them
Pds. 2 & 6:
Discussion, notes and & application to Ethan Frome on archetypal imagery (see a peer & add as possible literary term to your existing glossary)
Continued with AP one sheet group presentations
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
Sept. 24, 2008
Sept. 24, 2008
Pds. 1, 4 & 5:
SSR (schedule asap, if absent)
Corrected Unit 1 vocab. (see me if absent)
Reviewed script
Continued reading Act 1: Continued Act 1 reading with s. guide & vocab. list: Pd. 1 only –read from Putnam, “Now look you…, pg. 174 to pg. 175, Proctor narrrative; Pd. 4 only – read from end of 1st paragraph on Thomas Putnam (narrative) to pg. 175, Proctor narrative; Pd. 5 only – read from Parris, “To Tituba!...”, pg.173 to pg. 175, Abigail, “I told him everything.”
Homework- Unit 1 flashcards due tomorrow & update s. guide to our reading if unfinished during class time
Pds. 2 & 6:
Ethan Frome essay
Pds. 1, 4 & 5:
SSR (schedule asap, if absent)
Corrected Unit 1 vocab. (see me if absent)
Reviewed script
Continued reading Act 1: Continued Act 1 reading with s. guide & vocab. list: Pd. 1 only –read from Putnam, “Now look you…, pg. 174 to pg. 175, Proctor narrrative; Pd. 4 only – read from end of 1st paragraph on Thomas Putnam (narrative) to pg. 175, Proctor narrative; Pd. 5 only – read from Parris, “To Tituba!...”, pg.173 to pg. 175, Abigail, “I told him everything.”
Homework- Unit 1 flashcards due tomorrow & update s. guide to our reading if unfinished during class time
Pds. 2 & 6:
Ethan Frome essay
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
Sept. 23, 2008 lesson plans
Sept. 23, 2008
Pds. 1, 4 & 5:
SSR (schedule asap, if absent)
Pds. 4 & 5-finished diagnostic vocab. test
Continued Act 1 reading with s. guide & vocab. list: Pd. 1 only - read from pg. 170, Parris, “…dancing like heathen in the forest.” to Putnam, “Now look you…, pg. 174; Pd. 4 only – read from 1st paragraph on pg. 166 to pg. 172, end of 1st paragraph on Thomas Putnam (narrative); Pd. 5 only – read from pg. 170, Parris, “…and they will ruin me with it.” To Parris, “To Tituba!...”, pg.173
Homework - complete Unit 1 exercises (bring vocab. book tomorrow)
Pds. 1, 4 & 5:
SSR (schedule asap, if absent)
Pds. 4 & 5-finished diagnostic vocab. test
Continued Act 1 reading with s. guide & vocab. list: Pd. 1 only - read from pg. 170, Parris, “…dancing like heathen in the forest.” to Putnam, “Now look you…, pg. 174; Pd. 4 only – read from 1st paragraph on pg. 166 to pg. 172, end of 1st paragraph on Thomas Putnam (narrative); Pd. 5 only – read from pg. 170, Parris, “…and they will ruin me with it.” To Parris, “To Tituba!...”, pg.173
Homework - complete Unit 1 exercises (bring vocab. book tomorrow)
Monday, September 22, 2008
Sept. 22, 2008 lesson plans
Sept. 22, 2008
Pds. 1, 4 & 5:
SSR (schedule asap, if absent)
Counselor visited & discussed PSAT info. (get handout from yellow tray please)
Vocab. Book – discussed weekly format & Semester unit setup; assigned reading of pgs. 6-17 for review; completed “diagnostic test”(pgs. 18-20 and shared correct responses); assigned Unit 1 this week (must see a peer for “weekly format & flashcard format asap)
Homework – Unit 1 vocab.
Pds. 2 & 6:
Submit Ethan Frome AP one sheet
Finished interp./analytical group questions & discussion
Homework – Ethan Frome exam tomorrow(in class essay on it Wed.)
Pds. 1, 4 & 5:
SSR (schedule asap, if absent)
Counselor visited & discussed PSAT info. (get handout from yellow tray please)
Vocab. Book – discussed weekly format & Semester unit setup; assigned reading of pgs. 6-17 for review; completed “diagnostic test”(pgs. 18-20 and shared correct responses); assigned Unit 1 this week (must see a peer for “weekly format & flashcard format asap)
Homework – Unit 1 vocab.
Pds. 2 & 6:
Submit Ethan Frome AP one sheet
Finished interp./analytical group questions & discussion
Homework – Ethan Frome exam tomorrow(in class essay on it Wed.)
Friday, September 19, 2008
Sept. 19, 2008 lesson plans
Sept. 19, 2008
Pds. 1, 4 & 5:
SSR (schedule asap, if absent)
Puritanism (historical context notes) quiz (schedule, if absent)
No homework; however, bring 11th vocab. book to class on Monday please (see me for one, if you don’t have it yet)
Pds. 2 & 6:
Submit Lit. glossary for Ethan Frome
Ethan Frome interp./analytical group questions discussed
Homework – bring AP one sheet for Ethan Frome on Monday please
Pds. 1, 4 & 5:
SSR (schedule asap, if absent)
Puritanism (historical context notes) quiz (schedule, if absent)
No homework; however, bring 11th vocab. book to class on Monday please (see me for one, if you don’t have it yet)
Pds. 2 & 6:
Submit Lit. glossary for Ethan Frome
Ethan Frome interp./analytical group questions discussed
Homework – bring AP one sheet for Ethan Frome on Monday please
Thursday, September 18, 2008
Sept.18., 2008
Sept. 18, 2008
Pds. 1, 4 & 5:
SSR (schedule asap, if absent please)
2 handouts given – Vocab. list for the play & Act 1 s. guide (get from yellow tray)
Use vocab. list while reading the play & complete s. guide while reading
All Periods read “Build Background” on pg. 163
Additonally, Pd. 1 only –read script up to pg. 170, Parris, “…dancing like heathen in the forest.” Pd. 4 only – read 1st paragraph on pg. 166. Pd. 5 only – read script up to pg. 170, Parris, “…and they will ruin me with it.”
Homework – study Puritanism notes for 25 pt. short answer quiz on Fri. & read pgs.166—169 narrative passage; complete s. guide if not done during class time up to where we read in the play
Pds. 2 & 6:
Huck Finn exam (schedule asap, if absent please)
Lit. Glossary and textual reading due for Ethan Frome tomorrow
Pds. 1, 4 & 5:
SSR (schedule asap, if absent please)
2 handouts given – Vocab. list for the play & Act 1 s. guide (get from yellow tray)
Use vocab. list while reading the play & complete s. guide while reading
All Periods read “Build Background” on pg. 163
Additonally, Pd. 1 only –read script up to pg. 170, Parris, “…dancing like heathen in the forest.” Pd. 4 only – read 1st paragraph on pg. 166. Pd. 5 only – read script up to pg. 170, Parris, “…and they will ruin me with it.”
Homework – study Puritanism notes for 25 pt. short answer quiz on Fri. & read pgs.166—169 narrative passage; complete s. guide if not done during class time up to where we read in the play
Pds. 2 & 6:
Huck Finn exam (schedule asap, if absent please)
Lit. Glossary and textual reading due for Ethan Frome tomorrow
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
Sept. 17, 2008 lesson plans
Sept. 17, 2008
Pds. 1, 4 & 5:
Late Start Day
No SSR
Historical context notes continued & finished
No homework
Pds. 2 & 6:
AP one sheet presentations continued
Review for Huck Finn exam as needed
Pds. 1, 4 & 5:
Late Start Day
No SSR
Historical context notes continued & finished
No homework
Pds. 2 & 6:
AP one sheet presentations continued
Review for Huck Finn exam as needed
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
Sept. 16, 2008
Sept. 16, 2008
Pds. 1, 4 & 5:
SSR (schedule asap, if absent)
Finished discussion notes on Arthur Miller (see a peer, if absent)
Began discussion notes on historical context for our play (get handout from tray, if absent & see a peer)
No homework
Pds. 2 & 6:
1st open ended essay (schedule asap, if absent)
Pds. 1, 4 & 5:
SSR (schedule asap, if absent)
Finished discussion notes on Arthur Miller (see a peer, if absent)
Began discussion notes on historical context for our play (get handout from tray, if absent & see a peer)
No homework
Pds. 2 & 6:
1st open ended essay (schedule asap, if absent)
Monday, September 15, 2008
Sept. 15, 2008 lesson plans
Sept. 15, 2008
Pds. 1, 4 & 5:
SSR;
Introduction to playwright, Arthur Miller given (get handout & fill it in; see a peer for notes);
Introduction to historical context begun (get handout & fill it in; see a peer for notes)
No homework
Pds. 2 & 6:
AP one sheet presentations continued
1st open ended essay tomorrow
Pds. 1, 4 & 5:
SSR;
Introduction to playwright, Arthur Miller given (get handout & fill it in; see a peer for notes);
Introduction to historical context begun (get handout & fill it in; see a peer for notes)
No homework
Pds. 2 & 6:
AP one sheet presentations continued
1st open ended essay tomorrow
Friday, September 12, 2008
Sept. 12, 2008 lesson plans
Sept. 12, 2008
Pds. 1, 4 & 5:
No SSR; however, get a new book if bored with current one
Portfolio scramble (please get yours from last yr.’s teacher asap)
Submit paragraph response (attach prompt behind draft)
Introduction to Arthur Miller begun
No homework; letter sent home regarding vocab. bks.
Pds. 2 & 6:
Open ended essay writing notes wrapped up from yesterday
Portfolio scramble; take home old one, created new one for this year
AP presentations begun
Homework – spend time in conversation with Ethan Frome & revisit Huck Finn
Pds. 1, 4 & 5:
No SSR; however, get a new book if bored with current one
Portfolio scramble (please get yours from last yr.’s teacher asap)
Submit paragraph response (attach prompt behind draft)
Introduction to Arthur Miller begun
No homework; letter sent home regarding vocab. bks.
Pds. 2 & 6:
Open ended essay writing notes wrapped up from yesterday
Portfolio scramble; take home old one, created new one for this year
AP presentations begun
Homework – spend time in conversation with Ethan Frome & revisit Huck Finn
Thursday, September 11, 2008
Sept. 11, 2008 lesson plans
Sept. 11, 2008
Pds. 1, 4 & 5:
SSR (schedule asap if absent);
Discussion of essay writing with overview(see a peer);
Body paragraph drafting discussed at length with expectations for this year(see a peer);
Body paragraph prompt assigned (get from yellow tray if absent);
Body paragraph writing notes handout distributed (yellow tray);
Homework – compose body paragraph per prompt & writing notes (typed, 12 pt. font, dbl. spaced, attach prompt behind final draft)
Pds. 2 & 6:
Ethan Frome discussion (see a peer if absent);
Open ended essay discussion & notes begun (see a peer);
Agenda dates changed for next week (see a peer asap);
AP one sheets start tomorrow
Pds. 1, 4 & 5:
SSR (schedule asap if absent);
Discussion of essay writing with overview(see a peer);
Body paragraph drafting discussed at length with expectations for this year(see a peer);
Body paragraph prompt assigned (get from yellow tray if absent);
Body paragraph writing notes handout distributed (yellow tray);
Homework – compose body paragraph per prompt & writing notes (typed, 12 pt. font, dbl. spaced, attach prompt behind final draft)
Pds. 2 & 6:
Ethan Frome discussion (see a peer if absent);
Open ended essay discussion & notes begun (see a peer);
Agenda dates changed for next week (see a peer asap);
AP one sheets start tomorrow
Wednesday, September 10, 2008
Sept. 10, 2008 lesson plans
Sept. 10, 2008
Pds. 1,4 & 5:
Submit native American myth worksheets
No SSR
Native American myth test given (schedule asap, if absent)
Pds. 2 & 6:
Hamilton’s mythology exam
Continue reading Ethan Frome (compose literary glossary & AP one sheet while reading the text)
Pds. 1,4 & 5:
Submit native American myth worksheets
No SSR
Native American myth test given (schedule asap, if absent)
Pds. 2 & 6:
Hamilton’s mythology exam
Continue reading Ethan Frome (compose literary glossary & AP one sheet while reading the text)
Tuesday, September 09, 2008
Sept. 9, 2008
Sept. 9, 2008
Pds. 1, 4 & 5:
No SSR,
Discussion & questions on both worksheets,
Period given to complete worksheets thoroughly-both worksheets due tomorrow,
Read “The World on the Turtle’s Back”(need to read to complete #7 on first wksheet), Homework – revisit the 4 myths (1 handout & 3 in textbook) & myth notes for 25 pt. multiple choice test tomorrow on them
Pds. 2 & 6:
Distributed “literary terms” handout – pd. 2 (pd. 6 has it already) & discussed its purpose,
Distributed “literary terms glossary” examples & discussed them for format & analysis (compose a paragraph based on your example),
Assigned Ethan Frome (avg. 25 pgs. per day, due on 9/19; compose literary glossary & AP one sheet while reading the text) ,
Distributed “How to Mark a Book” handout-read it & incorporate methods that you can use practically for Ethan Frome
Remember – Mythology test tomorrow & AP one sheet group presentations are due on Fri.
Pds. 1, 4 & 5:
No SSR,
Discussion & questions on both worksheets,
Period given to complete worksheets thoroughly-both worksheets due tomorrow,
Read “The World on the Turtle’s Back”(need to read to complete #7 on first wksheet), Homework – revisit the 4 myths (1 handout & 3 in textbook) & myth notes for 25 pt. multiple choice test tomorrow on them
Pds. 2 & 6:
Distributed “literary terms” handout – pd. 2 (pd. 6 has it already) & discussed its purpose,
Distributed “literary terms glossary” examples & discussed them for format & analysis (compose a paragraph based on your example),
Assigned Ethan Frome (avg. 25 pgs. per day, due on 9/19; compose literary glossary & AP one sheet while reading the text) ,
Distributed “How to Mark a Book” handout-read it & incorporate methods that you can use practically for Ethan Frome
Remember – Mythology test tomorrow & AP one sheet group presentations are due on Fri.
Monday, September 08, 2008
Sept. 8, 2008 lesson plans
Pds. 1, 4 & 5:
SSR (schedule asap, if absent),
complete in class only creation worksheet,
read pgs. 39-45 (use the "background for reading" section to set up reading focus prior to reading assigned selections),
complete the "coyote" worksheets while reading selections - due tomorrow)
note- vocab. put off til next week; discussed distribution change per district
Pds. 2 & 6:
assigned Mythology exam with journaling due for 9/17,
assigned "Huck Finn" exam for 9/24,
worked on AP one sheet - due 9/12 as group presentation (bks. available in class today; bkcart returned to library starting tomorrow); sample completed AP one sheets shared,
assigned first "free response" essay for 9/15
SSR (schedule asap, if absent),
complete in class only creation worksheet,
read pgs. 39-45 (use the "background for reading" section to set up reading focus prior to reading assigned selections),
complete the "coyote" worksheets while reading selections - due tomorrow)
note- vocab. put off til next week; discussed distribution change per district
Pds. 2 & 6:
assigned Mythology exam with journaling due for 9/17,
assigned "Huck Finn" exam for 9/24,
worked on AP one sheet - due 9/12 as group presentation (bks. available in class today; bkcart returned to library starting tomorrow); sample completed AP one sheets shared,
assigned first "free response" essay for 9/15
Welcome to Language Arts 3 & AP English - Week 1
Lang. Arts 3:
Intro. to course; syllabus handout-read and keep; SSR begun on Fri.(pre-approve bk. with me please & schedule makeup time); Native American notes given & discussed(get from a peer asap if absent); assigned Iroquois "Creation of First Man & First Woman" with in-class-only worksheet ( see me if absent)
AP English:
Course overview with syllabus & scoring guidelines distributed (see me if absent for handouts); group reading & scoring "Morally Ambiquous" free response essays; discussion of essay scores; AP one sheets discussed, groups of 3 chosen & research begun (in library)
Intro. to course; syllabus handout-read and keep; SSR begun on Fri.(pre-approve bk. with me please & schedule makeup time); Native American notes given & discussed(get from a peer asap if absent); assigned Iroquois "Creation of First Man & First Woman" with in-class-only worksheet ( see me if absent)
AP English:
Course overview with syllabus & scoring guidelines distributed (see me if absent for handouts); group reading & scoring "Morally Ambiquous" free response essays; discussion of essay scores; AP one sheets discussed, groups of 3 chosen & research begun (in library)
Thursday, June 12, 2008
6/12 lesson plans
June 12, 2008
Pd 4 & 5 only:
Submitted textbook
Completed Poetry Exam
Updated Writing Portfolio – “Record Sheet” & collation of writing materials, including essay writing notes and research paper handouts
Pd 4 & 5 only:
Submitted textbook
Completed Poetry Exam
Updated Writing Portfolio – “Record Sheet” & collation of writing materials, including essay writing notes and research paper handouts
Wednesday, June 11, 2008
6/11 lesson plans
June 11, 2008
Pd 3 only:
Submitted textbook
Completed Poetry Exam
Updated Writing Portfolio – “Record Sheet” & collation of writing materials, including essay writing notes and research paper handouts
Pd 3 only:
Submitted textbook
Completed Poetry Exam
Updated Writing Portfolio – “Record Sheet” & collation of writing materials, including essay writing notes and research paper handouts
Tuesday, June 10, 2008
6/10 lesson plans
June 10, 2008
Pds. 1 & 6:
Poetry exam completed
Writing portfolios updated
Textbook submitted
Pds. 3, 4 & 5:
Study, study, study for finals
Please bring writing handouts (essay notes & research notes) for your writing portfolio tomorrow or during your final
Welcome to submit textbook any time, inclusive of final exam period; may want to keep as review resource til final
Pds. 1 & 6:
Poetry exam completed
Writing portfolios updated
Textbook submitted
Pds. 3, 4 & 5:
Study, study, study for finals
Please bring writing handouts (essay notes & research notes) for your writing portfolio tomorrow or during your final
Welcome to submit textbook any time, inclusive of final exam period; may want to keep as review resource til final
Monday, June 09, 2008
6/9 lesson plans
June 9, 2008
Pds. 1 & 6:
Poetry exam format & review methods given (see a peer asap, if absent)
Sonnet handouts returned & discussed
Poetry worksheet returned
Explication handout given (may use during exam tomorrow)
Bring textbook to return tomorrow during finals please
Pds. 3, 4 & 5:
Poetry exam format & review methods given (see a peer or me asap, if absent)
Poetry Application activity distributed, discussed and used as review practice
Please bring writing handouts (essay notes & research notes) for your writing portfolio tomorrow or during your final
Welcome to submit textbook any time, inclusive of final exam period; may want to keep as review resource til final
Pds. 1 & 6:
Poetry exam format & review methods given (see a peer asap, if absent)
Sonnet handouts returned & discussed
Poetry worksheet returned
Explication handout given (may use during exam tomorrow)
Bring textbook to return tomorrow during finals please
Pds. 3, 4 & 5:
Poetry exam format & review methods given (see a peer or me asap, if absent)
Poetry Application activity distributed, discussed and used as review practice
Please bring writing handouts (essay notes & research notes) for your writing portfolio tomorrow or during your final
Welcome to submit textbook any time, inclusive of final exam period; may want to keep as review resource til final
Friday, June 06, 2008
6/6 lesson plans
June 6, 2008
Pds. 1 & 6:
Poetry Revisited: “Fire & Ice,” “Mending Wall,” “Chicago,” “anyone lived in a pretty how town,” & “Do Not Go Gentle Into That Good Night”
Sonnet Packet returned & completed
Pds. 3, 4 & 5:
Units 13-15 Vocab. Exam (please schedule asap, if absent)
Homework – begin reviewing in orange textbook poetry terms (Use Poetry Review Sheet) and visit poems we’ve read & not read for application of terms and interpretation
Pds. 1 & 6:
Poetry Revisited: “Fire & Ice,” “Mending Wall,” “Chicago,” “anyone lived in a pretty how town,” & “Do Not Go Gentle Into That Good Night”
Sonnet Packet returned & completed
Pds. 3, 4 & 5:
Units 13-15 Vocab. Exam (please schedule asap, if absent)
Homework – begin reviewing in orange textbook poetry terms (Use Poetry Review Sheet) and visit poems we’ve read & not read for application of terms and interpretation
Thursday, June 05, 2008
6/5 lesson plans
June 5, 2008
Pds. 1 & 6:
Chpt. 11 discussion & notes (see a peer, if absent)
Wrap up sonnet worksheet
Read chpt. 12 with poems 150 & 151
Pds. 3, 4 & 5:
Submitted & corrected Unit 16 exercises (if absent, see me asap)
Completed the poetry review worksheet: symbol applied to “The Road Not Taken;” ballad applied to “The Wreck of the Hesperus”
Discussed and applied sound devices – alliteration, assonance, & consonance
Sound devices worksheet completed – in class assignment only (see me asap, if absent )
Homework – study flashcards, vocab. quizzes (13, 14 & 15), & exercises for Qtr. vocab. exam
Pds. 1 & 6:
Chpt. 11 discussion & notes (see a peer, if absent)
Wrap up sonnet worksheet
Read chpt. 12 with poems 150 & 151
Pds. 3, 4 & 5:
Submitted & corrected Unit 16 exercises (if absent, see me asap)
Completed the poetry review worksheet: symbol applied to “The Road Not Taken;” ballad applied to “The Wreck of the Hesperus”
Discussed and applied sound devices – alliteration, assonance, & consonance
Sound devices worksheet completed – in class assignment only (see me asap, if absent )
Homework – study flashcards, vocab. quizzes (13, 14 & 15), & exercises for Qtr. vocab. exam
Wednesday, June 04, 2008
6/4 lesson plans
June 4, 2008
Pds. 1 & 6:
“Up to Now Understanding” Activity (see me asap, if absent)
Sonnet, Sonnet Activity (see me asap, if absent)
Read chpt. 11 with poems, excluding #132, 136 & 139
Pds. 3, 4 & 5:
Poetry Continues as follows: lyrical(lyric) poetry applied to “Theme for English B;” rhyme, rhythm, couplet, alternating rhyme applied to “The Dark Hills” & “Uphill;” onomatopoeia, alliteration, assonance, consonance applied to “A Dream Deferred”
Homework – study flashcards & complete Unit 16 exercises, including word lab
Pds. 1 & 6:
“Up to Now Understanding” Activity (see me asap, if absent)
Sonnet, Sonnet Activity (see me asap, if absent)
Read chpt. 11 with poems, excluding #132, 136 & 139
Pds. 3, 4 & 5:
Poetry Continues as follows: lyrical(lyric) poetry applied to “Theme for English B;” rhyme, rhythm, couplet, alternating rhyme applied to “The Dark Hills” & “Uphill;” onomatopoeia, alliteration, assonance, consonance applied to “A Dream Deferred”
Homework – study flashcards & complete Unit 16 exercises, including word lab
Tuesday, June 03, 2008
6/3 lesson plans
June 3, 2008
Pds. 1 & 6:
Discussion & Notes – Chpt. 4 & poems 32, 33, 36 & 40 (see a peer, if absent)
Application Activity (if absent, see me asap)
Pds. 3, 4 & 5:
Poetry Continues as follows: figurative language, literal language, imagery, & sensory words applied to “I wandered lonely as a cloud”; free verse applied to “Song of the Open Road”; blank verse, meter, iamb, & iambic pentameter applied to The Tragedy of Romeo & Juliet; epic applied to The Odyssey ;completed all definitions using textbook then read poems and located/applied poetry terms in them
Homework – study flashcards & complete Unit 16 exercises, including word lab
Pds. 1 & 6:
Discussion & Notes – Chpt. 4 & poems 32, 33, 36 & 40 (see a peer, if absent)
Application Activity (if absent, see me asap)
Pds. 3, 4 & 5:
Poetry Continues as follows: figurative language, literal language, imagery, & sensory words applied to “I wandered lonely as a cloud”; free verse applied to “Song of the Open Road”; blank verse, meter, iamb, & iambic pentameter applied to The Tragedy of Romeo & Juliet; epic applied to The Odyssey ;completed all definitions using textbook then read poems and located/applied poetry terms in them
Homework – study flashcards & complete Unit 16 exercises, including word lab
Monday, June 02, 2008
6/2 lesson plans
June 2, 2008
Pds. 1 & 6:
Discussion & notes for Chpt. 3 & poems, 24, 27, 30 & 31 (see a peer, if absent)
Read chpt. 4 & poems 32, 33, 34, 36 & 40
Pds. 3, 4 & 5:
Distributed “Poetry Review” Handout (we will know & apply all of these, and a couple more additions, in preparation for our poetry exam)
Discussed & applied “narrative poetry,” “hypebole,” & “rhyme scheme” to “Casey at the Bat”
Discussed & applied “dramatic monologue”(put term & definition for “dramatic poetry” next to it), “simile,” “metaphor,” “personification” to “Incident in a Rose Garden” – pg. 146
We completed the definitions on the review sheet prior to applying the terms to the poem; definitions can be found in the “Literary Handbook”
Homework- Study all 60 flashcards (Units 13, 14 & 15) for Vocab. qtr. exam on Fri. & complete Unit 16 exercises, including “word lab 4” , pgs. 167-178 for Thurs.
Pds. 1 & 6:
Discussion & notes for Chpt. 3 & poems, 24, 27, 30 & 31 (see a peer, if absent)
Read chpt. 4 & poems 32, 33, 34, 36 & 40
Pds. 3, 4 & 5:
Distributed “Poetry Review” Handout (we will know & apply all of these, and a couple more additions, in preparation for our poetry exam)
Discussed & applied “narrative poetry,” “hypebole,” & “rhyme scheme” to “Casey at the Bat”
Discussed & applied “dramatic monologue”(put term & definition for “dramatic poetry” next to it), “simile,” “metaphor,” “personification” to “Incident in a Rose Garden” – pg. 146
We completed the definitions on the review sheet prior to applying the terms to the poem; definitions can be found in the “Literary Handbook”
Homework- Study all 60 flashcards (Units 13, 14 & 15) for Vocab. qtr. exam on Fri. & complete Unit 16 exercises, including “word lab 4” , pgs. 167-178 for Thurs.
Friday, May 30, 2008
5/30 lesson plans
May 30, 2008
Pds. 1 & 6:
Discussion & Notes on poems 13 & 17 (see a peer, if absent)
Application Activity (if absent, see me asap)
Pds. 3. 4 & 5:
Unit 15 Vocab. Quiz (schedule asap, if absent)
“Casey at the Bat” s. guide fnished, (in class only, schedule if absent)
Updated Writing Portfolios (includes Record Sheet & latest returned essay)
Homework – jump ahead if a procrastinator, a start Unit 16 of “Wordskills” – pgs. 167-178
Pds. 1 & 6:
Discussion & Notes on poems 13 & 17 (see a peer, if absent)
Application Activity (if absent, see me asap)
Pds. 3. 4 & 5:
Unit 15 Vocab. Quiz (schedule asap, if absent)
“Casey at the Bat” s. guide fnished, (in class only, schedule if absent)
Updated Writing Portfolios (includes Record Sheet & latest returned essay)
Homework – jump ahead if a procrastinator, a start Unit 16 of “Wordskills” – pgs. 167-178
Thursday, May 29, 2008
5/29 lesson plans
May 29, 2008
Pds. 1 & 6:
Discussion & notes for poem 11, chpt. 2 , poem 13 (see a peer, if absent)
Application activity
Read chpt. 3 7 poems 24, 27, 30 & 31 (skim questions before & after reading)
Pds. 3, 4 & 5:
Unit 15 exercises (submit, if absent)
Updated grades distributed
Began poetry unit – read poem in green text on pg. 551 & began in class-only worksheet
Homework – study flashcards for Unit 15 vocab. quiz tomorrow
Pds. 1 & 6:
Discussion & notes for poem 11, chpt. 2 , poem 13 (see a peer, if absent)
Application activity
Read chpt. 3 7 poems 24, 27, 30 & 31 (skim questions before & after reading)
Pds. 3, 4 & 5:
Unit 15 exercises (submit, if absent)
Updated grades distributed
Began poetry unit – read poem in green text on pg. 551 & began in class-only worksheet
Homework – study flashcards for Unit 15 vocab. quiz tomorrow
Wednesday, May 28, 2008
5/28 lesson plans
May 28, 2008
Pds. 1 & 6:
Notes & discussion of chpt.1 and poems 1, 3, 5 & 9 (see a peer, if absent)
In class only chpt. 1 application activity (if absent, schedule asap please)
Read chpt. 2 & poems, 13, 14 & 17 for tomorrow (skim questions prior to reading & address them after reading each poem)
Pds. 3,4 & 5:
Unit 15 flashcards due
Finished Day 2 of district compare/contrast essay (if absent, must schedule asap please)
Homework-Unit 15 exercises, pgs. 158-166 with all of word maze due tomorrow ; study those flashcards for Fri. vocab. quiz
Pds. 1 & 6:
Notes & discussion of chpt.1 and poems 1, 3, 5 & 9 (see a peer, if absent)
In class only chpt. 1 application activity (if absent, schedule asap please)
Read chpt. 2 & poems, 13, 14 & 17 for tomorrow (skim questions prior to reading & address them after reading each poem)
Pds. 3,4 & 5:
Unit 15 flashcards due
Finished Day 2 of district compare/contrast essay (if absent, must schedule asap please)
Homework-Unit 15 exercises, pgs. 158-166 with all of word maze due tomorrow ; study those flashcards for Fri. vocab. quiz
Tuesday, May 27, 2008
5/ 27 lesson plans
May 27, 2008
Pds. 1 & 6:
Submit novels
Poetry textbook distributed (if absent, see me for one & to sign inventory list)
Read Perrine’s chpt. 1 thoroughly & read poems1, 3, 5 9 & 11(skim questions prior to reading & address them after reading each poem)
Pds. 3,4 & 5:
No SSR
Began Day 1 of 2-day in-class only compare & contrast essay (district required prompt)
(if absent, see me to schedule for missed class time allotted)
Homework – Unit 15 flashcards due tomorrow (word & original sentence on front; 3 defs. on back), exercises due Thurs. & quiz on Fri.
Pds. 1 & 6:
Submit novels
Poetry textbook distributed (if absent, see me for one & to sign inventory list)
Read Perrine’s chpt. 1 thoroughly & read poems1, 3, 5 9 & 11(skim questions prior to reading & address them after reading each poem)
Pds. 3,4 & 5:
No SSR
Began Day 1 of 2-day in-class only compare & contrast essay (district required prompt)
(if absent, see me to schedule for missed class time allotted)
Homework – Unit 15 flashcards due tomorrow (word & original sentence on front; 3 defs. on back), exercises due Thurs. & quiz on Fri.
Friday, May 23, 2008
5/23 lesson plans
May 23, 2008
Pds. 1 & 6:
Novel Essay (if absent, schedule asap please)
Pds. 3, 4 & 5:
Corrected Unit 14 vocab. exercises (please submit, if absent)
Unit 14 vocab. quiz (please schedule, if absent)
Homework – review essay writing notes for our 2 day in class essay (compare & contrast; district prompt); bring pen & paper please; procrastinators may want to jump ahead to Unit 15 flashcards for next Wed. if desired
Pds. 1 & 6:
Novel Essay (if absent, schedule asap please)
Pds. 3, 4 & 5:
Corrected Unit 14 vocab. exercises (please submit, if absent)
Unit 14 vocab. quiz (please schedule, if absent)
Homework – review essay writing notes for our 2 day in class essay (compare & contrast; district prompt); bring pen & paper please; procrastinators may want to jump ahead to Unit 15 flashcards for next Wed. if desired
Thursday, May 22, 2008
5/22 lesson plans
May 22, 2008
Pds. 1 & 6:
Novel Exam
Prep. for essay tomorrow: incorporate biblical allusion(left on whiteboard from yesterday if needed); omit sticky notes that are obvious or “set in mind,” revisit chpts. 1-30 notes and incorporate literary elements into sticky notes or onto separate paper (cannot use chpt. notes; essay is open text)
Pds. 3, 4 & 5:
The Odyssey (epic) Exam
Anytime remaining, study for tomorrow’s Unit 14 vocab. quiz
Homework – bring “Wordskills” tomorrow (we’ll correct Unit 14 exercises); study for vocab. quiz
Pds. 1 & 6:
Novel Exam
Prep. for essay tomorrow: incorporate biblical allusion(left on whiteboard from yesterday if needed); omit sticky notes that are obvious or “set in mind,” revisit chpts. 1-30 notes and incorporate literary elements into sticky notes or onto separate paper (cannot use chpt. notes; essay is open text)
Pds. 3, 4 & 5:
The Odyssey (epic) Exam
Anytime remaining, study for tomorrow’s Unit 14 vocab. quiz
Homework – bring “Wordskills” tomorrow (we’ll correct Unit 14 exercises); study for vocab. quiz
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
5/21 lesson plans
May 21, 2008
Pds. 1 & 6:
Discussion & notes on Chpts. 29 & 30
Exam Prep. – format & review methods
Review sheet distributed
Pds. 3, 4 & 5:
Unit 14 flashcards checked (submit asap, if absent)
Unit 14 exercises ( not due til Fri.; bring on Fri.)
Mythology Exam Prep. – format & review methods given
Homework – Study for the mythology exam
Pds. 1 & 6:
Discussion & notes on Chpts. 29 & 30
Exam Prep. – format & review methods
Review sheet distributed
Pds. 3, 4 & 5:
Unit 14 flashcards checked (submit asap, if absent)
Unit 14 exercises ( not due til Fri.; bring on Fri.)
Mythology Exam Prep. – format & review methods given
Homework – Study for the mythology exam
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
5/20 lesson plans
May 20, 2008
Pds. 1 & 6:
Chpts. 27 & 28 discussion & notes (see a peer, if absent)
Chpts. 29 & 30 quiz (see me asap, if absent)
Pds. 3, 4 & 5:
Research project due (submit per format on whiteboard & blog)
Books 10 & 12 quiz (schedule asap, if absent)
Read aloud in class Books 21-23 with s. guides (if absent, get s. guides from red tray); Homework- Books 21-23 quiz tomorrow (review study guides & Unit 14 flashcards due tomorrow (remember, word and original sentence on FRONT with 3 defs. on BACK)
Pds. 1 & 6:
Chpts. 27 & 28 discussion & notes (see a peer, if absent)
Chpts. 29 & 30 quiz (see me asap, if absent)
Pds. 3, 4 & 5:
Research project due (submit per format on whiteboard & blog)
Books 10 & 12 quiz (schedule asap, if absent)
Read aloud in class Books 21-23 with s. guides (if absent, get s. guides from red tray); Homework- Books 21-23 quiz tomorrow (review study guides & Unit 14 flashcards due tomorrow (remember, word and original sentence on FRONT with 3 defs. on BACK)
Monday, May 19, 2008
5/19 lesson plans
May 19, 2008
Pds. 1 & 6:
Discussion & notes for chpt. 26 (see a peer asap, if absent)
Chpts. 27 & 28 quiz (schedule asap, if absent please)
Read chpt. 29 & 30 (finishes the novel)
Pds. 3, 4 & 5:
Read aloud Books 10 & 12 of “The Odyssey”
Distributed & completed s. guides for both books while reading (if absent, get from red tray & complete) ; quiz tomorrow on Books 10 & 12
Homework – research paper due Tues., by 3 pm: Submission format as follow: MLA formatted final draft, MLA formatted Works Cited, FINAL formatted topic outline (no name, etc.), Rubric (not your revision checklist), Research fact sheets (book & online resources). ALL THIS NEEDS TO BE COLLATED AND STAPLED PRIOR TO THE CLASS PERIOD PLEASE.
Additionally, Unit 14 is assigned this week, pgs. 148-156, with a minimum of 10 puzzle items for Thurs. & flashcards for Wed. (same format as last week).
Pds. 1 & 6:
Discussion & notes for chpt. 26 (see a peer asap, if absent)
Chpts. 27 & 28 quiz (schedule asap, if absent please)
Read chpt. 29 & 30 (finishes the novel)
Pds. 3, 4 & 5:
Read aloud Books 10 & 12 of “The Odyssey”
Distributed & completed s. guides for both books while reading (if absent, get from red tray & complete) ; quiz tomorrow on Books 10 & 12
Homework – research paper due Tues., by 3 pm: Submission format as follow: MLA formatted final draft, MLA formatted Works Cited, FINAL formatted topic outline (no name, etc.), Rubric (not your revision checklist), Research fact sheets (book & online resources). ALL THIS NEEDS TO BE COLLATED AND STAPLED PRIOR TO THE CLASS PERIOD PLEASE.
Additionally, Unit 14 is assigned this week, pgs. 148-156, with a minimum of 10 puzzle items for Thurs. & flashcards for Wed. (same format as last week).
5/ 16 lesson plans
May 16, 2008- Minimum day
Pds. 1 & 6:
Survey (will not need to complete if absent)
Read thru chpt. 27-28
Pds. 3, 4 & 5:
No SSR
Unit 13 vocab. quiz
Homework – research paper is due Tues. by 3 pm (follow revision checklist closely; it matches the rubric)
Pds. 1 & 6:
Survey (will not need to complete if absent)
Read thru chpt. 27-28
Pds. 3, 4 & 5:
No SSR
Unit 13 vocab. quiz
Homework – research paper is due Tues. by 3 pm (follow revision checklist closely; it matches the rubric)
Thursday, May 15, 2008
5/15 lesson plans
May 15, 2008
Pds. 1 & 6:
Chpt. 26 mildly discussed ( see a peer asap)
Read chpts. 27 & 28
Pds. 3, 4 & 5:
Unit 13 exercises submitted
Handouts (“revision checklist for the research paper” & “scoring guide/rubric” – all these were discussed & recommended as guides for composing the final paper; Final paper is due on Tues. by 3 pm whether in attendance or not
Homework- study flashcards for Unit 13 vocab. quiz (minimum day tomorrow)
Pds. 1 & 6:
Chpt. 26 mildly discussed ( see a peer asap)
Read chpts. 27 & 28
Pds. 3, 4 & 5:
Unit 13 exercises submitted
Handouts (“revision checklist for the research paper” & “scoring guide/rubric” – all these were discussed & recommended as guides for composing the final paper; Final paper is due on Tues. by 3 pm whether in attendance or not
Homework- study flashcards for Unit 13 vocab. quiz (minimum day tomorrow)
Wednesday, May 14, 2008
5/14 lesson plans
May 14, 2008
Pds. 1 & 6:
Chpts. 23-25 discussion & notes (see a peer asap, if absent)
Pds. 3, 4 & 5:
Submitted Unit 13 flashcards
Submitted topic outline
Corrected topic outline for editing & revision needs (must complete even if late; required to begin rough draft of research paper)
In class time given to read the following: all of today’s handouts (get from red tray, if absent), in orange textbook, pg. 1164 on “Documenting Sources” & finally to read in the MLA handout, “Making reference to works of others in your text”, “Quotations” & “Basic Rules for Citations” (NEED CLOSE READING TO APPLY THIS BEFORE DRAFTING THE RESEARCH PAPER)
Homework – Unit 13 exercises, pgs. 137 to 147 (all of maze too) due tomorrow & revise and edit the topic outline please for tomorrow
Pds. 1 & 6:
Chpts. 23-25 discussion & notes (see a peer asap, if absent)
Pds. 3, 4 & 5:
Submitted Unit 13 flashcards
Submitted topic outline
Corrected topic outline for editing & revision needs (must complete even if late; required to begin rough draft of research paper)
In class time given to read the following: all of today’s handouts (get from red tray, if absent), in orange textbook, pg. 1164 on “Documenting Sources” & finally to read in the MLA handout, “Making reference to works of others in your text”, “Quotations” & “Basic Rules for Citations” (NEED CLOSE READING TO APPLY THIS BEFORE DRAFTING THE RESEARCH PAPER)
Homework – Unit 13 exercises, pgs. 137 to 147 (all of maze too) due tomorrow & revise and edit the topic outline please for tomorrow
Tuesday, May 13, 2008
5/13 lesson plans
May 13, 2008
Pds. 1 & 6:
Finish reading chpt. 26
Finish “Fambly Photo” worksheet
Pds. 3,4 & 5:
No SSR
Discussion, Notes and Handout given for “Topic Outline”
Drafted “Topic Outline” during class period
“Topic Outline” – due Wed. ,typed, follow handout closely; must create own wording for the following items on the outline: title (original & creative), facts, thesis, major points, & lasting impression(s); rest of outline items can be copied exactly as cited in the sample topic outline
Homework- typed topic outline due Wed. (spent period working on it today) & flashcards for Unit 13 words due Wed. (assigned on Monday; word & original sentence on front of card & 3 defs. on back of card)
Pds. 1 & 6:
Finish reading chpt. 26
Finish “Fambly Photo” worksheet
Pds. 3,4 & 5:
No SSR
Discussion, Notes and Handout given for “Topic Outline”
Drafted “Topic Outline” during class period
“Topic Outline” – due Wed. ,typed, follow handout closely; must create own wording for the following items on the outline: title (original & creative), facts, thesis, major points, & lasting impression(s); rest of outline items can be copied exactly as cited in the sample topic outline
Homework- typed topic outline due Wed. (spent period working on it today) & flashcards for Unit 13 words due Wed. (assigned on Monday; word & original sentence on front of card & 3 defs. on back of card)
Monday, May 12, 2008
5/12 lesson plans
May 12, 2008
Pds. 1 & 6:
Chpts. 21-22 discussion & notes (see a peer asap, if absent please)
Chpts. 23-25 quiz (schedule asap, if absent please)
Read ½ of chpt. 26 for Tues. (exceptionally long chpt.)
Pds. 3, 4 & 5:
No SSR this week; working on research paper;
Last day in library today for gathering facts(subtopics) for god (any further research will be done outside of class time-bookcart available in library & EDHS website link available on line);
We’ll discuss topic outline format on Tues. (due wed.); research paper with parenthetical citations& Works Cited discussion on Wed. (final paper/project will be due next Monday, by 3 pm) ;
Unit 13 in “Wordskills” assigned this week – complete flashcards for all 20 words due Wed. (word & sentence on front of card with defs. on back of card); exercises (pgs. 137-147 with all of word maze) due on Thurs.; vocab. quiz on Fri. (same format as always);
Homework – finish research gathering (refer to subtopics on fact sheet) & create flashcards for Wed.
Pds. 1 & 6:
Chpts. 21-22 discussion & notes (see a peer asap, if absent please)
Chpts. 23-25 quiz (schedule asap, if absent please)
Read ½ of chpt. 26 for Tues. (exceptionally long chpt.)
Pds. 3, 4 & 5:
No SSR this week; working on research paper;
Last day in library today for gathering facts(subtopics) for god (any further research will be done outside of class time-bookcart available in library & EDHS website link available on line);
We’ll discuss topic outline format on Tues. (due wed.); research paper with parenthetical citations& Works Cited discussion on Wed. (final paper/project will be due next Monday, by 3 pm) ;
Unit 13 in “Wordskills” assigned this week – complete flashcards for all 20 words due Wed. (word & sentence on front of card with defs. on back of card); exercises (pgs. 137-147 with all of word maze) due on Thurs.; vocab. quiz on Fri. (same format as always);
Homework – finish research gathering (refer to subtopics on fact sheet) & create flashcards for Wed.
Friday, May 09, 2008
5/9 lesson plans
May 9, 2008
Pds. 1 & 6:
Updated reading thru chpts. 25 and continued worksheet
Pds. 3, 4 & 5:
Research in Library for mythology god or goddess (if absent, you need to get in to the library & utilize the “Book Cart” for fact sheet ; ask Mrs. Guy for the “book cart)
Pds. 1 & 6:
Updated reading thru chpts. 25 and continued worksheet
Pds. 3, 4 & 5:
Research in Library for mythology god or goddess (if absent, you need to get in to the library & utilize the “Book Cart” for fact sheet ; ask Mrs. Guy for the “book cart)
Thursday, May 08, 2008
5/8 lesson plans
May 8, 2008
Pds. 1 & 6:
Wrapped up discussion & notes for chpt. 20 (only pd. 1 needed to do that)
Chpts. 21-22 quiz (schedule asap, if absent)
For Monday – read thru chpts. 25
Pds. 3, 4 & 5:
No SSR
Research in Library for mythology god or goddess (if absent, you need to get in to the library & utilize the “Book Cart” for fact sheet ; ask Mrs. Guy for the “book cart)
Pds. 1 & 6:
Wrapped up discussion & notes for chpt. 20 (only pd. 1 needed to do that)
Chpts. 21-22 quiz (schedule asap, if absent)
For Monday – read thru chpts. 25
Pds. 3, 4 & 5:
No SSR
Research in Library for mythology god or goddess (if absent, you need to get in to the library & utilize the “Book Cart” for fact sheet ; ask Mrs. Guy for the “book cart)
Wednesday, May 07, 2008
5/7 lesson plans
May 7, 2008
Pds. 1 & 6:
Chpts. 19 & 20 discussion & notes (see a peer if absent please)
Read chpts. 23 thru 25 (not too lengthy)
Pds. 3, 4 & 5:
Books 1 & 9 quiz (see me asap, if absent)
Handouts distributed (an online resource/notes sheet & another book resource/notes sheet-get from red tray, if absent)
Discussion of documenting online resource bibliography
Continued researching god remainder of pd. (want to use all 3 class books)
Pds. 1 & 6:
Chpts. 19 & 20 discussion & notes (see a peer if absent please)
Read chpts. 23 thru 25 (not too lengthy)
Pds. 3, 4 & 5:
Books 1 & 9 quiz (see me asap, if absent)
Handouts distributed (an online resource/notes sheet & another book resource/notes sheet-get from red tray, if absent)
Discussion of documenting online resource bibliography
Continued researching god remainder of pd. (want to use all 3 class books)
Tuesday, May 06, 2008
5/6 lesson plans
May 6, 2008
Pds. 1 & 6:
Chpts. 19 & 20 quiz (schedule asap, if absent please)
Continued reading thru 22
Continued working on “fambly photo” worksheet
Pds. 3, 4 & 5:
No SSR;
Read aloud “The Odyssey” –from pg. 898, Line 67 thru pg. 913, line 484 and completed s. guide through reading (if absent, get s. guide from red tray & complete while reading);
No homework – if s. guide is not current through class period reading, update at home please.
Pds. 1 & 6:
Chpts. 19 & 20 quiz (schedule asap, if absent please)
Continued reading thru 22
Continued working on “fambly photo” worksheet
Pds. 3, 4 & 5:
No SSR;
Read aloud “The Odyssey” –from pg. 898, Line 67 thru pg. 913, line 484 and completed s. guide through reading (if absent, get s. guide from red tray & complete while reading);
No homework – if s. guide is not current through class period reading, update at home please.
Friday, May 02, 2008
5/2 lesson plans
May 2, 2008
Pds. 1 & 6:
Chpts. 17 & 18 quiz (schedule asap, if absent please)
Read chpt. 20 (lengthy!)
Continued working on “Fambly Photo”, if not reading chpt.
Pds. 3,4 & 5:
No SSR
Continued researching god in class (3 in class book resources available; using “Fact sheet” for subtopics to locate on your particular god; careful to document all fact information and bib. information accurately); if absent, schedule time to come in
No homework
Pds. 1 & 6:
Chpts. 17 & 18 quiz (schedule asap, if absent please)
Read chpt. 20 (lengthy!)
Continued working on “Fambly Photo”, if not reading chpt.
Pds. 3,4 & 5:
No SSR
Continued researching god in class (3 in class book resources available; using “Fact sheet” for subtopics to locate on your particular god; careful to document all fact information and bib. information accurately); if absent, schedule time to come in
No homework
Thursday, May 01, 2008
5/1 lesson plans
May 1, 2008
STAR Testing
Pds. 3 & 4 in the afternoon only:
SSR (schedule asap please, if absent)
Selected god or goddess for research project (see me asap, if absent)
Began research – Started fact notetaking on “Fact Sheet” - (see me asap, if absent)
Please remember to bring all research handouts/materials to class daily; we’ll be researching during class time
Homework - none
STAR Testing
Pds. 3 & 4 in the afternoon only:
SSR (schedule asap please, if absent)
Selected god or goddess for research project (see me asap, if absent)
Began research – Started fact notetaking on “Fact Sheet” - (see me asap, if absent)
Please remember to bring all research handouts/materials to class daily; we’ll be researching during class time
Homework - none
Wednesday, April 30, 2008
4/30 lesson plans
April30, 2008
STAR Testing
Pd. 5 in the afternoon only:
SSR (schedule asap please, if absent)
Selected god or goddess for research project (see me asap to make selection, if absent)
Began research – Started fact notetaking on “Fact Sheet” - (see me asap, if absent)
Please remember to bring all research handouts/materials to class daily; we’ll be researching during class time
Homework - none
STAR Testing
Pd. 5 in the afternoon only:
SSR (schedule asap please, if absent)
Selected god or goddess for research project (see me asap to make selection, if absent)
Began research – Started fact notetaking on “Fact Sheet” - (see me asap, if absent)
Please remember to bring all research handouts/materials to class daily; we’ll be researching during class time
Homework - none
4/28 lesson plans
April 29, 2008
STAR Testing
Pds. 1 & 6 in the afternoon only:
Discussion & notes for Chpts. 14-16 (see a peer asap, if absent)Read chpts, 18 & 19
STAR Testing
Pds. 1 & 6 in the afternoon only:
Discussion & notes for Chpts. 14-16 (see a peer asap, if absent)Read chpts, 18 & 19
Monday, April 28, 2008
4/28 lesson plans
April 28, 2008
Pds. 1 & 6:
STAR testing discussion
Chpts. 14-16 quiz (schedule asap, if absent)
Continue with worksheet
Pds. 3, 4 & 5:
STAR testing discussion
SSR (schedule if absent)
No “Wordskills” this week, due to STAR
Research Project & Process begins (get handouts from red tray asap, if absent)
Homework – assigned reading of MLA handout up to “Works Cited List” section
Pds. 1 & 6:
STAR testing discussion
Chpts. 14-16 quiz (schedule asap, if absent)
Continue with worksheet
Pds. 3, 4 & 5:
STAR testing discussion
SSR (schedule if absent)
No “Wordskills” this week, due to STAR
Research Project & Process begins (get handouts from red tray asap, if absent)
Homework – assigned reading of MLA handout up to “Works Cited List” section
4/25 lesson plans
April 25, 2008
Pds. 1 & 6:
Read chpt. 17
Continue working on “Fambly Photo” worksheet
Pds. 3, 4 & 5:
No SSR
Qtr. Vocab. Exam (units 9, 10 & 11); schedule asap, if absent
No homework
Pds. 1 & 6:
Read chpt. 17
Continue working on “Fambly Photo” worksheet
Pds. 3, 4 & 5:
No SSR
Qtr. Vocab. Exam (units 9, 10 & 11); schedule asap, if absent
No homework
Thursday, April 24, 2008
4/24 lesson plans
April 24, 2008
Pds.1 & 6:
Wrapup discussion & notes of chpts. 11-13 (see a peer asap, if absent)
Continue “fambly photo” worksheet
Read chpt. 16
Pds. 3, 4 & 5:
SSR (schedule asap, if absent)
Corrected Unit 12 exercises (submit asap, if absent)
Finish “mythological connection” worksheet (in class only; if absent, schedule time asap)
Homework- study vocab. flashcards for Fri.’s qtr. vocab. exam on units 9, 10 & 11 words
Pds.1 & 6:
Wrapup discussion & notes of chpts. 11-13 (see a peer asap, if absent)
Continue “fambly photo” worksheet
Read chpt. 16
Pds. 3, 4 & 5:
SSR (schedule asap, if absent)
Corrected Unit 12 exercises (submit asap, if absent)
Finish “mythological connection” worksheet (in class only; if absent, schedule time asap)
Homework- study vocab. flashcards for Fri.’s qtr. vocab. exam on units 9, 10 & 11 words
Tuesday, April 22, 2008
4/22 lesson plans
April 22, 2008
Chpts. 10-13 quiz (schedule asap, if absent)
Continued in class worksheet for fambly photo (schedule time asap, if needed)
Pds. 3,4 & 5:
SSR (schedule asap, if absent)
Finished video
Finished mythology vocab. wksheet (in class only work; schedule time asap, if absent)
Homework- complete Unit 12 (pts. 126-136, including “word lab” for Thurs.); create & study vocab. flashcards for Fri.’s qtr. vocab. exam on units 9, 10 & 11 words
Chpts. 10-13 quiz (schedule asap, if absent)
Continued in class worksheet for fambly photo (schedule time asap, if needed)
Pds. 3,4 & 5:
SSR (schedule asap, if absent)
Finished video
Finished mythology vocab. wksheet (in class only work; schedule time asap, if absent)
Homework- complete Unit 12 (pts. 126-136, including “word lab” for Thurs.); create & study vocab. flashcards for Fri.’s qtr. vocab. exam on units 9, 10 & 11 words
Monday, April 21, 2008
4/21 lesson plans
Pds. 1 & 6:
Read chpts. 11 thru 13
Pds. 3, 4 & 5:
SSR (schedule asap, if absent)
In class worksheet on mythology vocab. (schedule asap, if absent)
Homework- Unit 12 (review of units 9, 10 & 11) due on Thurs. (pgs. 126-136, including "word lab"; also begin studying flashcards of words for Fri. exam (all 60 words)
Read chpts. 11 thru 13
Pds. 3, 4 & 5:
SSR (schedule asap, if absent)
In class worksheet on mythology vocab. (schedule asap, if absent)
Homework- Unit 12 (review of units 9, 10 & 11) due on Thurs. (pgs. 126-136, including "word lab"; also begin studying flashcards of words for Fri. exam (all 60 words)
Friday, April 18, 2008
4/18 lesson plans
April 18, 2008
Pds. 1 & 6:
Discussion & notes on chpts. 7 thru 9 (see a peer, asap please)
Pds. 3, 4 & 5:
SSR (schedule asap, if absent)
Continued with “The Odyssey” video
Submit essay today by 3 pm.; MUST ATTACH 2 PG. PROMPT AND COMPLETED BRAINSTORM SHEET BEHIND TYPED ESSAY (no rough draft needed)
Homework: bring “Wordskills” for Monday; if a procrastinator, begin Unit 12 exercises & create flashcards for Units 9, 10 & 11 for Qtr. Exam on them next Fri.
Pds. 1 & 6:
Discussion & notes on chpts. 7 thru 9 (see a peer, asap please)
Pds. 3, 4 & 5:
SSR (schedule asap, if absent)
Continued with “The Odyssey” video
Submit essay today by 3 pm.; MUST ATTACH 2 PG. PROMPT AND COMPLETED BRAINSTORM SHEET BEHIND TYPED ESSAY (no rough draft needed)
Homework: bring “Wordskills” for Monday; if a procrastinator, begin Unit 12 exercises & create flashcards for Units 9, 10 & 11 for Qtr. Exam on them next Fri.
Thursday, April 17, 2008
4/17 lesson plans
April 17, 2008
Pds. 1 & 6:
Chpts. 7-9 quiz (schedule asap, if absent)
“Fambly Photo” worksheet
Pds. 3, 4 & 6:
SSR (schedule asap, if absent)
Continued with “The Odyssey” video
Homework – ESSAY DUE TOMORROW BY 3 PM WHETHER IN ATTENDANCE OR NOT, MUST ATTACH 2 PG. PROMPT AND COMPLETED BRAINSTORM SHEET BEHIND TYPED ESSAY (no rough draft needed)
Pds. 1 & 6:
Chpts. 7-9 quiz (schedule asap, if absent)
“Fambly Photo” worksheet
Pds. 3, 4 & 6:
SSR (schedule asap, if absent)
Continued with “The Odyssey” video
Homework – ESSAY DUE TOMORROW BY 3 PM WHETHER IN ATTENDANCE OR NOT, MUST ATTACH 2 PG. PROMPT AND COMPLETED BRAINSTORM SHEET BEHIND TYPED ESSAY (no rough draft needed)
4/17 lesson plans
April 17, 2008
Pds. 1 & 6:
Chpts. 7-9 quiz (schedule asap, if absent)
“Fambly Photo” worksheet
Pds. 3, 4 & 6:
SSR (schedule asap, if absent)
Continued with “The Odyssey” video
Homework – ESSAY DUE TOMORROW BY 3 PM WHETHER IN ATTENDANCE OR NOT, MUST ATTACH 2 PG. PROMPT AND COMPLETED BRAINSTORM SHEET BEHIND TYPED ESSAY (no rough draft needed)
Pds. 1 & 6:
Chpts. 7-9 quiz (schedule asap, if absent)
“Fambly Photo” worksheet
Pds. 3, 4 & 6:
SSR (schedule asap, if absent)
Continued with “The Odyssey” video
Homework – ESSAY DUE TOMORROW BY 3 PM WHETHER IN ATTENDANCE OR NOT, MUST ATTACH 2 PG. PROMPT AND COMPLETED BRAINSTORM SHEET BEHIND TYPED ESSAY (no rough draft needed)
Wednesday, April 16, 2008
4/16 lesson plans
April 16, 2008
Pds. 1 & 6:
Chpts. 5 & 6 discussion (see a peer, asap please)
Finish reading chpt.10
Pds. 3, 4 & 5:
SSR (schedule asap, if absent please)
Continued “The Odyssey” video
Homework - continue to draft essay; available always for outside help 0 pd. daily & lunch or p.m. (please schedule if lunch or p.m.); FOLLOW ALL WRITING NOTES CLOSELY FOR ORGANIZATION & DEVELOPMENT
Pds. 1 & 6:
Chpts. 5 & 6 discussion (see a peer, asap please)
Finish reading chpt.10
Pds. 3, 4 & 5:
SSR (schedule asap, if absent please)
Continued “The Odyssey” video
Homework - continue to draft essay; available always for outside help 0 pd. daily & lunch or p.m. (please schedule if lunch or p.m.); FOLLOW ALL WRITING NOTES CLOSELY FOR ORGANIZATION & DEVELOPMENT
Tuesday, April 15, 2008
4/15 lesson plans
April 15, 2008
Pds. 1 & 6:
Qtr. Grades distributed
Completed in class linking worksheet (see me asap, if absent please)
Assigned chpt. 9 & to get into some of chpt. 10 (quite lengthy)
Pds. 3, 4 & 5:
SSR (schedule asap, if absent)
Introduction to mythology unit (viewing “The Odyssey”)
Homework - continue to draft essay; available always for outside help 0 pd. daily & lunch or p.m. (please schedule if lunch or p.m.)
Pds. 1 & 6:
Qtr. Grades distributed
Completed in class linking worksheet (see me asap, if absent please)
Assigned chpt. 9 & to get into some of chpt. 10 (quite lengthy)
Pds. 3, 4 & 5:
SSR (schedule asap, if absent)
Introduction to mythology unit (viewing “The Odyssey”)
Homework - continue to draft essay; available always for outside help 0 pd. daily & lunch or p.m. (please schedule if lunch or p.m.)
Monday, April 14, 2008
4/14 lesson plans
April 14, 2008
Pds. 1 & 6:
Chpt. 3 discussion in both pds.;
Pd. 6 only – finished chpt. 4 discussion
Chpts. 5 & 6 quiz (schedule asap, if absent please)
Read chpt. 7 & 8 for tomorrow
Pds. 3, 4 & 5:
SSR (schedule asap, if absent)
Qtr. 3 grades distributed; ;available on Aeries/ABI
Brainstorming worksheet distributed, discussed & spent remainder of pd. revisting Acts for best supporting evidence (get from red tray asap, if absent please)
Homework – no Wordskills this week; WORK ON ESSAY, brainstorming sheet and drafting, using essay writing notes and prompt handouts DUE FRIDAY, 4/18 BY 3 P.M.
Pds. 1 & 6:
Chpt. 3 discussion in both pds.;
Pd. 6 only – finished chpt. 4 discussion
Chpts. 5 & 6 quiz (schedule asap, if absent please)
Read chpt. 7 & 8 for tomorrow
Pds. 3, 4 & 5:
SSR (schedule asap, if absent)
Qtr. 3 grades distributed; ;available on Aeries/ABI
Brainstorming worksheet distributed, discussed & spent remainder of pd. revisting Acts for best supporting evidence (get from red tray asap, if absent please)
Homework – no Wordskills this week; WORK ON ESSAY, brainstorming sheet and drafting, using essay writing notes and prompt handouts DUE FRIDAY, 4/18 BY 3 P.M.
Thursday, April 10, 2008
4/10 lesson plans
April 10, 2008
Pds. 1 & 6:
Discussion & notes for chpts. 1 & 2 (see a peer)
Finished chpt. 3 worksheet
Chpt. 4 quiz (schedule asap please)
Read chpts. 5 & 6
Pds. 3, 4 & 5:
No SSR
The Tragedy of Romeo & Juliet exam (schedule asap, if absent)
Homework – bring writing notes & composition paper for tomorrow; we’ll receive the essay prompt & brainstorm (locate textual evidence) for it
Pds. 1 & 6:
Discussion & notes for chpts. 1 & 2 (see a peer)
Finished chpt. 3 worksheet
Chpt. 4 quiz (schedule asap please)
Read chpts. 5 & 6
Pds. 3, 4 & 5:
No SSR
The Tragedy of Romeo & Juliet exam (schedule asap, if absent)
Homework – bring writing notes & composition paper for tomorrow; we’ll receive the essay prompt & brainstorm (locate textual evidence) for it
Wednesday, April 09, 2008
4/9 lesson plans
April 9, 2008
Pds. 1 & 6:
Late Start Day
Complete chpt. 3 worksheet (schedule if absent)
Read chpt. 4 for tomorrow
Pds. 3, 4 & 5:
Late Start Day- no SSR
Exam Prep. given – format & review methods (see a peer, if absent)
Distributed “Drama terms” handout (complete, study & keep as another review resource for the exam) (if absent, get from red tray asap)
Distributed “Literary activities” worksheet from yesterday; discussed & completed (if absent, get from red tray asap complete, study & keep as another review resource for the exam)
Homework – study for play exam tomorrow
Pds. 1 & 6:
Late Start Day
Complete chpt. 3 worksheet (schedule if absent)
Read chpt. 4 for tomorrow
Pds. 3, 4 & 5:
Late Start Day- no SSR
Exam Prep. given – format & review methods (see a peer, if absent)
Distributed “Drama terms” handout (complete, study & keep as another review resource for the exam) (if absent, get from red tray asap)
Distributed “Literary activities” worksheet from yesterday; discussed & completed (if absent, get from red tray asap complete, study & keep as another review resource for the exam)
Homework – study for play exam tomorrow
Tuesday, April 08, 2008
4/8 lesson plans
April 8, 2008
Pds. 1 & 6:
Chpts. 1 & 2 quiz (schedule asap, if absent)
Finished chpt. 2 worksheet (schedule, if absent)
Assigned reading of chpt.3
Pds. 3, 4 & 5:
SSR(schedule asap, if absent)
Act 5 quiz (schedule asap)
In class only, open book worksheet begun (schedule, if absent)
Homework – none
Pds. 1 & 6:
Chpts. 1 & 2 quiz (schedule asap, if absent)
Finished chpt. 2 worksheet (schedule, if absent)
Assigned reading of chpt.3
Pds. 3, 4 & 5:
SSR(schedule asap, if absent)
Act 5 quiz (schedule asap)
In class only, open book worksheet begun (schedule, if absent)
Homework – none
Monday, April 07, 2008
4/7 lesson plans
April 7, 2008
Pds. 1 & 6:
Complete in-class only chpt. 1 worksheet (schedule, if absent)
Read chpt. 2 and begin in-class only worksheet on it; will continue it tomorrow
Homework – finish reading chpt. 2 at home, if unfinished
Pds. 3, 4 & 5:
SSR (schedule, if absent)
Continued reading Act 5: pd. 3- read from scene 3, line 70 to end of Act 5; pd. 4 – read from scene 3, line 45 through end of Act 5;pd. 5 – read from scene 3, line 45 to end of Act 5
Homework- study for Act 5 quiz & possibly collate our play materials for the final we’ll take on the play this week; materials are study resources
Pds. 1 & 6:
Complete in-class only chpt. 1 worksheet (schedule, if absent)
Read chpt. 2 and begin in-class only worksheet on it; will continue it tomorrow
Homework – finish reading chpt. 2 at home, if unfinished
Pds. 3, 4 & 5:
SSR (schedule, if absent)
Continued reading Act 5: pd. 3- read from scene 3, line 70 to end of Act 5; pd. 4 – read from scene 3, line 45 through end of Act 5;pd. 5 – read from scene 3, line 45 to end of Act 5
Homework- study for Act 5 quiz & possibly collate our play materials for the final we’ll take on the play this week; materials are study resources
Friday, April 04, 2008
4/4 lesson plans
April 4, 2008
Pds. 1 & 6:
Completed bio. Video (schedule asap, if absent)
Distributed novel (see me for one); cited lit. elements for this unit (see a peer) & read chpt. 1 (note colors & imagery)
Pds. 3, 4 & 5:
SSR (schedule asap, if absent)
Unit 11 vocab. quiz (schedule asap)
Continue reading Act 5: pd. 3- read scene 3, to line 70; pd. 4 – read scene 3, to line 45; :pd. 5 – read from scene 3, to line 45
Homework- possibly collate our play materials for the final we’ll take on the play next week, following completion of Act 5; materials are study resources
Pds. 1 & 6:
Completed bio. Video (schedule asap, if absent)
Distributed novel (see me for one); cited lit. elements for this unit (see a peer) & read chpt. 1 (note colors & imagery)
Pds. 3, 4 & 5:
SSR (schedule asap, if absent)
Unit 11 vocab. quiz (schedule asap)
Continue reading Act 5: pd. 3- read scene 3, to line 70; pd. 4 – read scene 3, to line 45; :pd. 5 – read from scene 3, to line 45
Homework- possibly collate our play materials for the final we’ll take on the play next week, following completion of Act 5; materials are study resources
Thursday, April 03, 2008
4/3 lesson plans
April 3, 2008
Pds. 1 & 6:
April Calendar given (see a peer)
Introduction to Steinbeck given – video (schedule asap please, if absent)
Pds. 3, 4 & 5:
SSR (schedule asap, if absent)
Unit 11 exercises due (submit, if absent)
Continued reading Act 5 with s. guide: pds. 3 & 4 – never read in either pd.& pd. 5 only – read from scene 1, line 55 to end of scene 2
Homework – study Unit 11 words for vocab. quiz tomorrow
Pds. 1 & 6:
April Calendar given (see a peer)
Introduction to Steinbeck given – video (schedule asap please, if absent)
Pds. 3, 4 & 5:
SSR (schedule asap, if absent)
Unit 11 exercises due (submit, if absent)
Continued reading Act 5 with s. guide: pds. 3 & 4 – never read in either pd.& pd. 5 only – read from scene 1, line 55 to end of scene 2
Homework – study Unit 11 words for vocab. quiz tomorrow
Wednesday, April 02, 2008
4/2 lesson plans
April 2, 2008
Pds. 1 & 6:
Early Assessment Essay given (see me asap, if absent to schedule)
Pds. 3, 4 & 5:
SSR (schedule asap, if absent)
Submit Unit 11 sentences & defs.
Act 5 – selected roles, began s. guide (retrieve from red tray asap, if absent); pds. 3 & 4 – read thru scene 2 & pd. 5 read thru line 55 of scene 1Homework -Unit 11, includes all of small puzzle and “last word” due tomorrow
Pds. 1 & 6:
Early Assessment Essay given (see me asap, if absent to schedule)
Pds. 3, 4 & 5:
SSR (schedule asap, if absent)
Submit Unit 11 sentences & defs.
Act 5 – selected roles, began s. guide (retrieve from red tray asap, if absent); pds. 3 & 4 – read thru scene 2 & pd. 5 read thru line 55 of scene 1Homework -Unit 11, includes all of small puzzle and “last word” due tomorrow
Tuesday, April 01, 2008
4/1 lesson plans
April 1, 2008
Pds. 1 & 6:
Continued with SAT essay scoring
Pds. 3, 4 & 5:
No SSR
Registration for 10th grade today(if absent, schedule to see counselor on own time)
Homework –This week is Unit 11 (includes all of small puzzle and “last word”; words #2, 8, 13, 15, 16 & 18 for sentences and defs.; Please remember, need 1st part of speech, minimum of 3 defs., & original sent. with a context clue.)
Pds. 1 & 6:
Continued with SAT essay scoring
Pds. 3, 4 & 5:
No SSR
Registration for 10th grade today(if absent, schedule to see counselor on own time)
Homework –This week is Unit 11 (includes all of small puzzle and “last word”; words #2, 8, 13, 15, 16 & 18 for sentences and defs.; Please remember, need 1st part of speech, minimum of 3 defs., & original sent. with a context clue.)
Monday, March 31, 2008
3/31 lesson plans
Pds. 1 & 6:
continued holistic scoring of SAT essays
Pds. 3, 4 & 5:
SSR (schedule asap, if absent)
Act 5 video
Homework – This week Unit 11 (includes all of small puzzle and “last word”; words #2, 8, 13, 15, 16 & 18 for sentences and defs.; Please remember, need 1st part of speech, minimum of 3 defs., & original sent. with a context clue.)
continued holistic scoring of SAT essays
Pds. 3, 4 & 5:
SSR (schedule asap, if absent)
Act 5 video
Homework – This week Unit 11 (includes all of small puzzle and “last word”; words #2, 8, 13, 15, 16 & 18 for sentences and defs.; Please remember, need 1st part of speech, minimum of 3 defs., & original sent. with a context clue.)
Friday, March 21, 2008
3/21 lesson plans
March 21, 2008
Pds. 1 & 6:
Established “hoilistic” scoring of SAT essays
Established pairs for scoring SAT essays
Began scoring in pairs SAT essays, using the rubric & documenting scores on scoring sheet
Pds. 3, 4 & 5:
Unit 10 vocab. quiz
Homework – if you’re a procrastinator, feel free to jump ahead to Unit 11 (includes all of small puzzle and “last word”; words #2, 8, 13, 15, 16 & 18 for sentences and defs.; Please remember, need 1st part of speech, minimum of 3 defs., & original sent. with a context clue.)
PLEASE BRING AN SSR BOOK FOR MONDAY, 3/31; SSR RETURNS!!
Pds. 1 & 6:
Established “hoilistic” scoring of SAT essays
Established pairs for scoring SAT essays
Began scoring in pairs SAT essays, using the rubric & documenting scores on scoring sheet
Pds. 3, 4 & 5:
Unit 10 vocab. quiz
Homework – if you’re a procrastinator, feel free to jump ahead to Unit 11 (includes all of small puzzle and “last word”; words #2, 8, 13, 15, 16 & 18 for sentences and defs.; Please remember, need 1st part of speech, minimum of 3 defs., & original sent. with a context clue.)
PLEASE BRING AN SSR BOOK FOR MONDAY, 3/31; SSR RETURNS!!
Thursday, March 20, 2008
3/20 lesson plans
March 20, 2008
Pds. 1 & 6:
Review essay packet to prep for in class 25 min. essay
Compose SAT essay-25 min.
Pds. 3, 4 & 5:
Corrected Unit 10 exercises (submit, if absent)
Returned Unit 10 sentences & defs. (retrieve from pd. basket, if absent)
Act 4 on video
Homework – Study Unit 10 vocab. words for Unit 10 vocab. quiz tomorrow
Pds. 1 & 6:
Review essay packet to prep for in class 25 min. essay
Compose SAT essay-25 min.
Pds. 3, 4 & 5:
Corrected Unit 10 exercises (submit, if absent)
Returned Unit 10 sentences & defs. (retrieve from pd. basket, if absent)
Act 4 on video
Homework – Study Unit 10 vocab. words for Unit 10 vocab. quiz tomorrow
Wednesday, March 19, 2008
3/19 lesson plans
March 19, 2008
Pds. 1 & 6:
Pd. 6 0nly- completed improving paragraphs worksheet & self-corrected it
Discussion & notes (whiteboard) on essay section of the SAT-1: scoring, time strategies, methods to improve the score/draft
Tomorrow we will write a 25 min. essay
Pds. 3, 4 & 5:
Submit Unit 10 sentence & defs.
Complete in class only worksheet on Act 4 (schedule time asap, if absent)
Homework – Unit 10 exercises due on Thurs.; study vocab. words please
Pds. 1 & 6:
Pd. 6 0nly- completed improving paragraphs worksheet & self-corrected it
Discussion & notes (whiteboard) on essay section of the SAT-1: scoring, time strategies, methods to improve the score/draft
Tomorrow we will write a 25 min. essay
Pds. 3, 4 & 5:
Submit Unit 10 sentence & defs.
Complete in class only worksheet on Act 4 (schedule time asap, if absent)
Homework – Unit 10 exercises due on Thurs.; study vocab. words please
Tuesday, March 18, 2008
3/18 lesson plans
March 18, 2008
Pds. 1 & 6:
Sent. Completion posttest – apply relevant strategies
Writing Section overview & multiple choice section details with stategies for sentence errors (see a peer, if absent)
Completed Multiple choice – improving paragraph practice test (get from yellow tray)
Completed Multiple choice – sentence errors worksheet (will correct tomorrow in class)
Pds. 3, 4 & 5:
Act 4 quiz (schedule asap, if absent)
Act 4 in class only worksheet (schedule asap, if absent)
Homework- Unit 10 (pgs. 107-114 & words #6, 7, 8, 11, 13, 14 & 17). Sentences & defs. due tomorrow. Please remember, need 1st part of speech, minimum of 3 defs., & original sent. with a context clue.
Pds. 1 & 6:
Sent. Completion posttest – apply relevant strategies
Writing Section overview & multiple choice section details with stategies for sentence errors (see a peer, if absent)
Completed Multiple choice – improving paragraph practice test (get from yellow tray)
Completed Multiple choice – sentence errors worksheet (will correct tomorrow in class)
Pds. 3, 4 & 5:
Act 4 quiz (schedule asap, if absent)
Act 4 in class only worksheet (schedule asap, if absent)
Homework- Unit 10 (pgs. 107-114 & words #6, 7, 8, 11, 13, 14 & 17). Sentences & defs. due tomorrow. Please remember, need 1st part of speech, minimum of 3 defs., & original sent. with a context clue.
Monday, March 17, 2008
3/17 lesson plans
March 17, 2008
Pds. 1 & 6:
Critical reading post-test (schedule asap, if absent)
Sentence completion overview & strategies discussion(see a peer, notes on board)
Pds. 3, 4 & 5:
Continue reading Act 4 : Pd. 3- read from line 50 of scene 1 to end of Act 4 ; Pd. 4 – read from line 115 of scene 1 to end of Act 4; Pd. 5 – read from scene 1 summary to end of Act 4
Homework –Study Act 4 s. guide and scene summaries for Act 4 quiz tomorrow.
Unit 10 (pgs. 107-114 & words #6, 7, 8, 11, 13, 14 & 17) due this week. Please remember, need 1st part of speech, minimum of 3 defs., & original sent. with a context clue
Pds. 1 & 6:
Critical reading post-test (schedule asap, if absent)
Sentence completion overview & strategies discussion(see a peer, notes on board)
Pds. 3, 4 & 5:
Continue reading Act 4 : Pd. 3- read from line 50 of scene 1 to end of Act 4 ; Pd. 4 – read from line 115 of scene 1 to end of Act 4; Pd. 5 – read from scene 1 summary to end of Act 4
Homework –Study Act 4 s. guide and scene summaries for Act 4 quiz tomorrow.
Unit 10 (pgs. 107-114 & words #6, 7, 8, 11, 13, 14 & 17) due this week. Please remember, need 1st part of speech, minimum of 3 defs., & original sent. with a context clue
Friday, March 14, 2008
3/14 lesson plans
March 14, 2008
Pds. 1 & 6:
Critical reading Practice Handout 2- apply strategies (see me if absent please)
Discussion and self-correction of handout; focus on type of question & best response
Pds. 3, 4 & 5:
Unit 9 vocab. quiz (if absent, please schedule asap)
Homework – if you are a procrastinator, Unit 10 (pgs. 107-114 & words #6, 7, 8, 11, 13, 14 & 17) due next week. Please remember, need 1st part of speech, minimum of 3 defs., & original sent. with a context clue
Pds. 1 & 6:
Critical reading Practice Handout 2- apply strategies (see me if absent please)
Discussion and self-correction of handout; focus on type of question & best response
Pds. 3, 4 & 5:
Unit 9 vocab. quiz (if absent, please schedule asap)
Homework – if you are a procrastinator, Unit 10 (pgs. 107-114 & words #6, 7, 8, 11, 13, 14 & 17) due next week. Please remember, need 1st part of speech, minimum of 3 defs., & original sent. with a context clue
Thursday, March 13, 2008
3/15 lesson plans
March 13, 2008
Pds. 1 & 6:
Critical reading packet 1 distributed (apply at least 1 to 2 test strategies while completing this practice packet
Discussion, self-correction & identification of question types in double passage (see a peer if absent)
Pds. 3, 4 & 5:
Corrected Unit 9 exercises (submit if absent please)
Finished Act 3 on video
Read Act 4 “FYI” sheet (see me to get a copy, if absent)
Selected Act 4 script roles, began reading Act 4 (s. guide in red tray, if absent)
Pd. 3- read to line 50 of scene 1; Pd. 4 – read to line 115 of scene 1; Pd. 5 – read scene 1 summary only
Homework – study for Unit 9 vocab. quiz (consider flashcards for study method)
Pds. 1 & 6:
Critical reading packet 1 distributed (apply at least 1 to 2 test strategies while completing this practice packet
Discussion, self-correction & identification of question types in double passage (see a peer if absent)
Pds. 3, 4 & 5:
Corrected Unit 9 exercises (submit if absent please)
Finished Act 3 on video
Read Act 4 “FYI” sheet (see me to get a copy, if absent)
Selected Act 4 script roles, began reading Act 4 (s. guide in red tray, if absent)
Pd. 3- read to line 50 of scene 1; Pd. 4 – read to line 115 of scene 1; Pd. 5 – read scene 1 summary only
Homework – study for Unit 9 vocab. quiz (consider flashcards for study method)
Wednesday, March 12, 2008
3/12 lesson plans
March 12, 2008
Pds. 1 & 6:
SAT introduction
“Critical reading” handout distributed (get from yellow tray)
Homework – read handout and select 2 unused strategies to use for tomorrow’s practice testing
Pds. 3, 4 & 5:
Submit Unit 9 sent. & defs. (submit asap, if absent please)
Finished in class Act 3 open book worksheet (if absent, schedule asap)
Began watching Act 3 on video
Homework – complete Unit 9 exercises, including a minimum of 10 puzzle items, due tomorrow
Pds. 1 & 6:
SAT introduction
“Critical reading” handout distributed (get from yellow tray)
Homework – read handout and select 2 unused strategies to use for tomorrow’s practice testing
Pds. 3, 4 & 5:
Submit Unit 9 sent. & defs. (submit asap, if absent please)
Finished in class Act 3 open book worksheet (if absent, schedule asap)
Began watching Act 3 on video
Homework – complete Unit 9 exercises, including a minimum of 10 puzzle items, due tomorrow
Monday, March 10, 2008
3/10 lesson plans
March 10, 2008
Pds. 1 & 6:
Continued video
Reflective essay due tomorrow: dbl. sp., typed, MLA format, attach rubric behind final draft; insert draft within journal; attach commitment form behind rubric or insert into journal (if absent, get commitment form from me); must submit essay by 3 p.m. whether in class or not on Tuesday
Pds. 3, 4 & 5:
Continued reading Act 3: clue Pd. 3– read from end of Scene 2 to Scene 5, line 202 ; Pd. 4 – read from scene 3, line 71 to scene 5, line 131 ; Pd. 5 – read from scene 2, line 106 to scene 5, line 131
Homework – All pds. need to review for Act 3 quiz tomorrow, since we only have 2 pgs. of act reading left; Unit 9 this week; pgs. 97-105 with sentences and definitions for words #1, 3, 8, 13, 15 & 16; remember, need 1st part of speech, minimum of 3 defs., & original sent. with a context clue
Pds. 1 & 6:
Continued video
Reflective essay due tomorrow: dbl. sp., typed, MLA format, attach rubric behind final draft; insert draft within journal; attach commitment form behind rubric or insert into journal (if absent, get commitment form from me); must submit essay by 3 p.m. whether in class or not on Tuesday
Pds. 3, 4 & 5:
Continued reading Act 3: clue Pd. 3– read from end of Scene 2 to Scene 5, line 202 ; Pd. 4 – read from scene 3, line 71 to scene 5, line 131 ; Pd. 5 – read from scene 2, line 106 to scene 5, line 131
Homework – All pds. need to review for Act 3 quiz tomorrow, since we only have 2 pgs. of act reading left; Unit 9 this week; pgs. 97-105 with sentences and definitions for words #1, 3, 8, 13, 15 & 16; remember, need 1st part of speech, minimum of 3 defs., & original sent. with a context clue
3/10 lesson plans
March 10, 2008
Pds. 1 & 6:
Continued video
Reflective essay due tomorrow: dbl. sp., typed, MLA format, attach rubric behind final draft; insert draft within journal; attach commitment form behind rubric or insert into journal (if absent, get commitment form from me); must submit essay by 3 p.m. whether in class or not on Tuesday
Pds. 3, 4 & 5:
Continued reading Act 3: clue Pd. 3– read from end of Scene 2 to Scene 5, line 202 ; Pd. 4 – read from scene 3, line 71 to scene 5, line 131 ; Pd. 5 – read from scene 2, line 106 to scene 5, line 131
Homework – All pds. need to review for Act 3 quiz tomorrow, since we only have 2 pgs. of act reading left; Unit 9 this week; pgs. 97-105 with sentences and definitions for words #1, 3, 8, 13, 15 & 16; remember, need 1st part of speech, minimum of 3 defs., & original sent. with a context clue
Pds. 1 & 6:
Continued video
Reflective essay due tomorrow: dbl. sp., typed, MLA format, attach rubric behind final draft; insert draft within journal; attach commitment form behind rubric or insert into journal (if absent, get commitment form from me); must submit essay by 3 p.m. whether in class or not on Tuesday
Pds. 3, 4 & 5:
Continued reading Act 3: clue Pd. 3– read from end of Scene 2 to Scene 5, line 202 ; Pd. 4 – read from scene 3, line 71 to scene 5, line 131 ; Pd. 5 – read from scene 2, line 106 to scene 5, line 131
Homework – All pds. need to review for Act 3 quiz tomorrow, since we only have 2 pgs. of act reading left; Unit 9 this week; pgs. 97-105 with sentences and definitions for words #1, 3, 8, 13, 15 & 16; remember, need 1st part of speech, minimum of 3 defs., & original sent. with a context clue
Friday, March 07, 2008
3/7 lesson plans
March 7, 2008
Pds. 1 & 6:
Submit novels today please
Video continues
Pds. 3, 4 & 5:
Vocab. qtr. Exam (units 5, 6 & 7) (schedule asap, if absent please)
Homework – if you’re a procrastinator, begin working on Unit 9 (will be assigned on Monday); pgs. 97-105 with sentences and definitions for words #1, 3, 8, 13, 15 & 16; remember, need 1st part of speech, minimum of 3 defs., & original sent. with a context clue
Pds. 1 & 6:
Submit novels today please
Video continues
Pds. 3, 4 & 5:
Vocab. qtr. Exam (units 5, 6 & 7) (schedule asap, if absent please)
Homework – if you’re a procrastinator, begin working on Unit 9 (will be assigned on Monday); pgs. 97-105 with sentences and definitions for words #1, 3, 8, 13, 15 & 16; remember, need 1st part of speech, minimum of 3 defs., & original sent. with a context clue
Thursday, March 06, 2008
3/6 lesson plan
March 6, 2008
Pds. 1 & 6:
Double assembly schedule
Submit novels today or tomorrow
Novel video
Homework- work on reflective experiential essay; see me if you need help
Pds. 3, 4 & 5:
Double assembly schedule
No SSR
Corrected Unit 8
Continued reading Act 3 :Pd. 3– read from scene 2,line 79 to end of Scene 2; Pd. 4 – read from scene 2, line 98 to scene 3, line 71; Pd. 5 – read from scene 2, line 79 to line 106 of scene 2
Homework – study for Qtr. vocab. test tomorrow (Units 5,6 & 7 words)
Pds. 1 & 6:
Double assembly schedule
Submit novels today or tomorrow
Novel video
Homework- work on reflective experiential essay; see me if you need help
Pds. 3, 4 & 5:
Double assembly schedule
No SSR
Corrected Unit 8
Continued reading Act 3 :Pd. 3– read from scene 2,line 79 to end of Scene 2; Pd. 4 – read from scene 2, line 98 to scene 3, line 71; Pd. 5 – read from scene 2, line 79 to line 106 of scene 2
Homework – study for Qtr. vocab. test tomorrow (Units 5,6 & 7 words)
Wednesday, March 05, 2008
3/5 lesson plans
March 5, 2008
Pds. 1 & 6:
Registration for senior year (if absent, see counselor asap)
Color association worksheet completed (if needing extra time, please schedule asap)
Pds. 3, 4 & 5:
No SSR
Act 3 begins – selected script reading roles for extra-credit; gave s. guide to complete while reading (if absent, get from red tray asap)
Pd. 3 & 5 – read to scene 2,line 79 & Pd. 4 – read to scene 2, line 98
Homework – bring Unit 8 tomorrow(including “word lab 2”); study Units 5, 6 & 7 words for qtr. vocab. test on Fri.
Pds. 1 & 6:
Registration for senior year (if absent, see counselor asap)
Color association worksheet completed (if needing extra time, please schedule asap)
Pds. 3, 4 & 5:
No SSR
Act 3 begins – selected script reading roles for extra-credit; gave s. guide to complete while reading (if absent, get from red tray asap)
Pd. 3 & 5 – read to scene 2,line 79 & Pd. 4 – read to scene 2, line 98
Homework – bring Unit 8 tomorrow(including “word lab 2”); study Units 5, 6 & 7 words for qtr. vocab. test on Fri.
Tuesday, March 04, 2008
3/4 lesson plans
March 4, 2008
Pds. 1 & 6:
Progress report grades given
Discussion & handouts for reflective essay based on experiential & journaling
March calendar & essay due date given
Pds. 3, 4 & 5:
No SSR
Progress report grades given
March calendar given
Distributed, Discussed & assigned Act 2 quickwrite (see me asap, if absent)
Gave entire remainder of pd. to write rough draft of quickwrite
Homework – Act 2 quickwrite (composed as body paragraph) due tomorrow; dbl. spaced, typed, MLA format, 12 pt. font, attach prompt to back
Pds. 1 & 6:
Progress report grades given
Discussion & handouts for reflective essay based on experiential & journaling
March calendar & essay due date given
Pds. 3, 4 & 5:
No SSR
Progress report grades given
March calendar given
Distributed, Discussed & assigned Act 2 quickwrite (see me asap, if absent)
Gave entire remainder of pd. to write rough draft of quickwrite
Homework – Act 2 quickwrite (composed as body paragraph) due tomorrow; dbl. spaced, typed, MLA format, 12 pt. font, attach prompt to back
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March 3, 2008
Pds. 1 & 6:
No SSR
Continued to complete “color association” worksheet
Bring experiential journals tomorrow
Pds. 3, 4 & 5:
No SSR
Act 2 on video today (schedule asap, if absent)
Quotation worksheet assigned (in class only; open book; schedule if absent)
Homework - Unit 8 due on Thurs., including all of “word lab 2;” also, start studying flashcards for Review vocab. test (words from units 5, 6 & 7) on Friday
Pds. 1 & 6:
No SSR
Continued to complete “color association” worksheet
Bring experiential journals tomorrow
Pds. 3, 4 & 5:
No SSR
Act 2 on video today (schedule asap, if absent)
Quotation worksheet assigned (in class only; open book; schedule if absent)
Homework - Unit 8 due on Thurs., including all of “word lab 2;” also, start studying flashcards for Review vocab. test (words from units 5, 6 & 7) on Friday
Friday, February 29, 2008
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Feb. 29, 2008
Pds. 1 & 6:
Essay
Bring experiential journals on Monday please
Pds. 3, 4 & 5:
No SSR
Unit 7 vocab. quiz (schedule asap, if absent please)
Finished in-class only Act 2 worksheet (schedule asap, if absent please)
Read silently our class set “FYI” packet (pink) on act 2 (if absent, schedule please)
Homework – if a procrastinator, jump ahead to Unit 8 (review of Units 5,6 & 7)in “Wordskills” on pgs. 81-96, including “Word Lab 2”; will be due next Thurs.; exam next Fri. on all 60 words (units 5,6 & 7); recommend flashcards study method
Pds. 1 & 6:
Essay
Bring experiential journals on Monday please
Pds. 3, 4 & 5:
No SSR
Unit 7 vocab. quiz (schedule asap, if absent please)
Finished in-class only Act 2 worksheet (schedule asap, if absent please)
Read silently our class set “FYI” packet (pink) on act 2 (if absent, schedule please)
Homework – if a procrastinator, jump ahead to Unit 8 (review of Units 5,6 & 7)in “Wordskills” on pgs. 81-96, including “Word Lab 2”; will be due next Thurs.; exam next Fri. on all 60 words (units 5,6 & 7); recommend flashcards study method
Thursday, February 28, 2008
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Feb. 28, 2008
Pds. 1 & 6:
Gatsby Exam (schedule asap, if absent please)
If time permitted, continued work on color association worksheet
Essay tomorrow
Pds.3,4 & 5:
No SSR
Corrected Unit 7 exercises (submit if absent please)
Continued working on Act 2 worksheet
Note – tomorrow is last day to finish Act 2 worksheet (will give time remaining after Unit 7 vocab. quiz; if you need extra time, schedule a.m. or p.m. tomorrow please)
Homework–study for Unit 7 vocab. quiz tomorrow
Pds. 1 & 6:
Gatsby Exam (schedule asap, if absent please)
If time permitted, continued work on color association worksheet
Essay tomorrow
Pds.3,4 & 5:
No SSR
Corrected Unit 7 exercises (submit if absent please)
Continued working on Act 2 worksheet
Note – tomorrow is last day to finish Act 2 worksheet (will give time remaining after Unit 7 vocab. quiz; if you need extra time, schedule a.m. or p.m. tomorrow please)
Homework–study for Unit 7 vocab. quiz tomorrow
Tuesday, February 26, 2008
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Feb. 26, 2008
Pds. 1 & 6:
Chpts. 6-9 vocab. quiz (schedule asap, if absent)
Chpts. 8-9 quiz (schedule asap, if absent)
Chpt. 9 discussion begun (see a peer)
Pds. 3, 4 & 5:
No SSR
Continued reading aloud the play: pd. 3 from Scene 4, line 55 to end of Act; pd. 4 from Scene 4, line 45 to end of Act; pd. 5, from Scene 4, line 49 to end of Act.
Distributed in class-only worksheet on Act 2 imagery (if absent, schedule asap to complete)
Homework – 1st part of speech, 3 defs., original sentence using a context clue for vocab. words #3, 4, 8, 12, & 18 – due Wed. (have known about this since 2/20) & study for Act 2 quiz (use text and s. guide for review)
Pds. 1 & 6:
Chpts. 6-9 vocab. quiz (schedule asap, if absent)
Chpts. 8-9 quiz (schedule asap, if absent)
Chpt. 9 discussion begun (see a peer)
Pds. 3, 4 & 5:
No SSR
Continued reading aloud the play: pd. 3 from Scene 4, line 55 to end of Act; pd. 4 from Scene 4, line 45 to end of Act; pd. 5, from Scene 4, line 49 to end of Act.
Distributed in class-only worksheet on Act 2 imagery (if absent, schedule asap to complete)
Homework – 1st part of speech, 3 defs., original sentence using a context clue for vocab. words #3, 4, 8, 12, & 18 – due Wed. (have known about this since 2/20) & study for Act 2 quiz (use text and s. guide for review)
Monday, February 25, 2008
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Feb. 25, 2008
Pds. 1 & 6:
Discussion of chpts. 7 & 8 (see a peer asap, if absent)
Read chpt. 9 (consider for tomorrow: green, pursuit of an Am. dream, valley of ashes & its application to a new thematic topic & Fitzgerald as Jay & Nick0
Tomorrow chpts. 6-9 vocab. quiz
Pds. 3, 4 & 5:
SSR (schedule asap, if absent)
Continued reading aloud Act 2: pd. 3 from Scene 3, line 11 Scene 4, line 55; pd. 4 from Scene 3, line 11 to Scene 4, line 45; pd. 5 – from end of Scene 2 to Scene 4, line 49 (complete s. guide while reading)
Homework - Unit 7 in “Wordskills” due this week – pgs. 72-80 and words #3, 4, 8, 12 & 18 for 1st part of speech, 3 definitions minimum, and an original sentence with context clues
Pds. 1 & 6:
Discussion of chpts. 7 & 8 (see a peer asap, if absent)
Read chpt. 9 (consider for tomorrow: green, pursuit of an Am. dream, valley of ashes & its application to a new thematic topic & Fitzgerald as Jay & Nick0
Tomorrow chpts. 6-9 vocab. quiz
Pds. 3, 4 & 5:
SSR (schedule asap, if absent)
Continued reading aloud Act 2: pd. 3 from Scene 3, line 11 Scene 4, line 55; pd. 4 from Scene 3, line 11 to Scene 4, line 45; pd. 5 – from end of Scene 2 to Scene 4, line 49 (complete s. guide while reading)
Homework - Unit 7 in “Wordskills” due this week – pgs. 72-80 and words #3, 4, 8, 12 & 18 for 1st part of speech, 3 definitions minimum, and an original sentence with context clues
Friday, February 22, 2008
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February 22, 2008
Pds. 1 & 6:
Continued working on “Color Association” worksheet
Pds. 3, 4 & 5:
SSR (schedule asap, if absent)
Continued reading aloud Act 2: pd. 3 from Scene 1 to Scene 3, line 11 ; pd. 4 from Prologue to Scene 3, line 11; pd. 5 – from Scene 1 to end of Scene 2(complete s. guide while reading)
Homework - if you’re a procrastinator, feel free to begin Unit 7 in “Wordskills”; we’ll complete it next week – pgs. 72-79 and words #3, 4, 8, 12 & 18 for 1st part of speech, 3 definitions minimum, and an original sentence with context clues
Pds. 1 & 6:
Continued working on “Color Association” worksheet
Pds. 3, 4 & 5:
SSR (schedule asap, if absent)
Continued reading aloud Act 2: pd. 3 from Scene 1 to Scene 3, line 11 ; pd. 4 from Prologue to Scene 3, line 11; pd. 5 – from Scene 1 to end of Scene 2(complete s. guide while reading)
Homework - if you’re a procrastinator, feel free to begin Unit 7 in “Wordskills”; we’ll complete it next week – pgs. 72-79 and words #3, 4, 8, 12 & 18 for 1st part of speech, 3 definitions minimum, and an original sentence with context clues
Thursday, February 21, 2008
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Feb. 21, 2008
Pds. 1 & 6:
No SSR
Color Association worksheet (discussed clarity of phrases, etc; see a peer, if absent; schedule time too since in class only worksheet)
Read chpt. 8 for tomorrow
Distributed chpts. 8 & 9 s. guide (if absent, retrieve from yellow tray please
Pds. 3, 4 & 5:
SSR (schedule asap, if absent)
Finished Act 1 video (schedule time to see, if absent)
Distributed Act 2 s. guide (if absent, retrieve from red tray)
Selected extra-credit script reading roles for Act 2
Pd.3 only – read “Prologue” in Act 2; pd. 4-haven’t read yet; pd. 5- read “Prologoue to line 25 in Act 2
Homework - if you’re a procrastinator, feel free to begin Unit 7 in “Wordskills”; we’ll complete it next week – pgs. 72-79 and words #3, 4, 8, 12 & 18 for 1st part of speech, 3 definitions minimum, and an original sentence with context clues
Pds. 1 & 6:
No SSR
Color Association worksheet (discussed clarity of phrases, etc; see a peer, if absent; schedule time too since in class only worksheet)
Read chpt. 8 for tomorrow
Distributed chpts. 8 & 9 s. guide (if absent, retrieve from yellow tray please
Pds. 3, 4 & 5:
SSR (schedule asap, if absent)
Finished Act 1 video (schedule time to see, if absent)
Distributed Act 2 s. guide (if absent, retrieve from red tray)
Selected extra-credit script reading roles for Act 2
Pd.3 only – read “Prologue” in Act 2; pd. 4-haven’t read yet; pd. 5- read “Prologoue to line 25 in Act 2
Homework - if you’re a procrastinator, feel free to begin Unit 7 in “Wordskills”; we’ll complete it next week – pgs. 72-79 and words #3, 4, 8, 12 & 18 for 1st part of speech, 3 definitions minimum, and an original sentence with context clues
Wednesday, February 20, 2008
2/20 lesson plans
Feb. 20, 2008
Pds. 1 & 6:
Late Sart Day
Chpt . 7 quiz (schedule asap, if absent)
Color Association worksheet begun (in class only; schedule asap, if absent)
Pds. 3, 4 & 5:
Late Start Day
No SSR
Act 1 video (if absent, schedule time asap)
Homework – if you’re a procrastinator, feel free to begin Unit 7 in “Wordskills”; we’ll complete it next week – pgs. 72-79 and words #3, 4, 8, 12 & 18 for 1st part of speech, 3 definitions minimum, and an original sentence with context clues
Pds. 1 & 6:
Late Sart Day
Chpt . 7 quiz (schedule asap, if absent)
Color Association worksheet begun (in class only; schedule asap, if absent)
Pds. 3, 4 & 5:
Late Start Day
No SSR
Act 1 video (if absent, schedule time asap)
Homework – if you’re a procrastinator, feel free to begin Unit 7 in “Wordskills”; we’ll complete it next week – pgs. 72-79 and words #3, 4, 8, 12 & 18 for 1st part of speech, 3 definitions minimum, and an original sentence with context clues
Tuesday, February 19, 2008
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February 19, 2008
Pds. 1 & 6:
Chpt. 6 discussion (see a peer)
Assigned chpt. 7 with s. guide (s. guide in red tray, if absent)
SSR (schedule asap please)
Pds. 3, 4 & 5:
SSR (Schedule asap please)
No “Wordskills” this week
Act 1 worksheet-open book (in class only; schedule asap, if absent)
Act 1 video begun: pd. 3 – saw 5:35 (schedule, if absent); pd. 4-never saw/took remainder of pd. for worksheet; pd. 5 - never saw/took remainder of pd. for worksheet
Homework – none assigned (if a procrastinator, know that you are welcome to jump ahead to next week’s Unit 7 in “Wordskills”)
Pds. 1 & 6:
Chpt. 6 discussion (see a peer)
Assigned chpt. 7 with s. guide (s. guide in red tray, if absent)
SSR (schedule asap please)
Pds. 3, 4 & 5:
SSR (Schedule asap please)
No “Wordskills” this week
Act 1 worksheet-open book (in class only; schedule asap, if absent)
Act 1 video begun: pd. 3 – saw 5:35 (schedule, if absent); pd. 4-never saw/took remainder of pd. for worksheet; pd. 5 - never saw/took remainder of pd. for worksheet
Homework – none assigned (if a procrastinator, know that you are welcome to jump ahead to next week’s Unit 7 in “Wordskills”)
Friday, February 15, 2008
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February 15, 2008
Pds. 1 & 6:
Discussion of chpt. 5
Pds. 3, 4 & 5:
Finished reading of Act 1: pd. 3 read from Scene 5, line 60 to end of Act; pd. 4 read from Scene 5, line 60 to end of Act; pd. 5 read from Scene 5, line 84 to end of Act
Completed Act 1 quiz (schedule asap, if absent)
No homework
Pds. 1 & 6:
Discussion of chpt. 5
Pds. 3, 4 & 5:
Finished reading of Act 1: pd. 3 read from Scene 5, line 60 to end of Act; pd. 4 read from Scene 5, line 60 to end of Act; pd. 5 read from Scene 5, line 84 to end of Act
Completed Act 1 quiz (schedule asap, if absent)
No homework
Thursday, February 14, 2008
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February 14, 2008
Pds. 1 & 6:
Chpts. 1-5 Vocab. Quiz (schedule asap if absent)
Chpts. 5 & 6 Quiz (schedule asap if absent)
Pds. 3, 4 & 5:
SSR (schedule if absent)
Reading & discussion of Act 1: pd. read from Scene 3, line 55 to Scene 5, line 60; pd. 4 read from Scene 3, line 20 to Scene 5, line 60; pd. 5 read from Scene 3, line 44 to Scene 5, line 84.
Complete s. guide for scene 3 thru Scene 5 while reading (if unfinished during class time, complete as homework )
Pds. 1 & 6:
Chpts. 1-5 Vocab. Quiz (schedule asap if absent)
Chpts. 5 & 6 Quiz (schedule asap if absent)
Pds. 3, 4 & 5:
SSR (schedule if absent)
Reading & discussion of Act 1: pd. read from Scene 3, line 55 to Scene 5, line 60; pd. 4 read from Scene 3, line 20 to Scene 5, line 60; pd. 5 read from Scene 3, line 44 to Scene 5, line 84.
Complete s. guide for scene 3 thru Scene 5 while reading (if unfinished during class time, complete as homework )
Wednesday, February 13, 2008
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February 13, 2008
Pds. 1 & 6:
Class discussion of chpt. 4 (see a peer)
Read chpt. 6 with s. guide & sticky notes
Pds. 3, 4 & 5:
SSR (schedule, if absent )
Reading & discussion of Act 1: pd. 3 read from Scene 1, line 196 to Scene 3, line 55; pd. 4 read from Scene 1, line 161 to Scene 3, line 20; pd. 5 read from Scene 1, line 200 to Scene 3, line 44
If absent, retrieve Scenes 2-5 s. guide from red tray please
Complete s. guide for scene 2 & 3 while reading (if unfinished during class time, complete as homework )
Pds. 1 & 6:
Class discussion of chpt. 4 (see a peer)
Read chpt. 6 with s. guide & sticky notes
Pds. 3, 4 & 5:
SSR (schedule, if absent )
Reading & discussion of Act 1: pd. 3 read from Scene 1, line 196 to Scene 3, line 55; pd. 4 read from Scene 1, line 161 to Scene 3, line 20; pd. 5 read from Scene 1, line 200 to Scene 3, line 44
If absent, retrieve Scenes 2-5 s. guide from red tray please
Complete s. guide for scene 2 & 3 while reading (if unfinished during class time, complete as homework )
Tuesday, February 12, 2008
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February 12, 2008
Pds. 1 & 6:
Chpt. 4 quiz (schedule asap please)
Finish setting worksheet (schedule am, pm or lunch if unfinished please, today or tomorrow)
Assigned chpt. 5
Distributed chpts. 5 & 6 s. guide (locate in yellow tray, If absent)
Note - we'll take chpts. 1 thru 5 vocab. quiz on Thurs. (matching format)
Pds. 3, 4 & 5:
SSR (schedule if absent)
NO “WORDSKILLS” this week
Reading & discussion of Act 1, Scene 1 thru line 196 for pd. 3; thru line 161 for pd. 4; & thru line 200 for pd. 5 (IF ABSENT, READ AND COMPLETE S. GUIDE FOR SCENE 1)
Completed s. guide for scene 1 while reading (if unfinished during class time, complete as homework
Pds. 1 & 6:
Chpt. 4 quiz (schedule asap please)
Finish setting worksheet (schedule am, pm or lunch if unfinished please, today or tomorrow)
Assigned chpt. 5
Distributed chpts. 5 & 6 s. guide (locate in yellow tray, If absent)
Note - we'll take chpts. 1 thru 5 vocab. quiz on Thurs. (matching format)
Pds. 3, 4 & 5:
SSR (schedule if absent)
NO “WORDSKILLS” this week
Reading & discussion of Act 1, Scene 1 thru line 196 for pd. 3; thru line 161 for pd. 4; & thru line 200 for pd. 5 (IF ABSENT, READ AND COMPLETE S. GUIDE FOR SCENE 1)
Completed s. guide for scene 1 while reading (if unfinished during class time, complete as homework
2/12 lesson plans
February 12, 2008
Pds. 1 & 6:
Chpt. 4 quiz (schedule asap please)
Finish setting worksheet (schedule am, pm or lunch if unfinished please, today or tomorrow)
Assigned chpt. 5
Distributed chpts. 5 & 6 s. guide (locate in yellow tray, If absent)
Pds. 3, 4 & 5:
SSR (schedule if absent)
NO “WORDSKILLS” this week
Reading & discussion of Act 1, Scene 1 thru line 196 for pd. 3; thru line 161 for pd. 4; & thru line 200 for pd. 5 (IF ABSENT, READ AND COMPLETE S. GUIDE FOR SCENE 1)
Completed s. guide for scene 1 while reading (if unfinished during class time, complete as homework
Pds. 1 & 6:
Chpt. 4 quiz (schedule asap please)
Finish setting worksheet (schedule am, pm or lunch if unfinished please, today or tomorrow)
Assigned chpt. 5
Distributed chpts. 5 & 6 s. guide (locate in yellow tray, If absent)
Pds. 3, 4 & 5:
SSR (schedule if absent)
NO “WORDSKILLS” this week
Reading & discussion of Act 1, Scene 1 thru line 196 for pd. 3; thru line 161 for pd. 4; & thru line 200 for pd. 5 (IF ABSENT, READ AND COMPLETE S. GUIDE FOR SCENE 1)
Completed s. guide for scene 1 while reading (if unfinished during class time, complete as homework
Friday, February 08, 2008
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February 8, 2008
Pds. 1 & 6:
Discussion of chpt. 3 (see a peer)
Discussion of lit. element – MOOD & how to critically read for it and write about it (see a peer)
Returned setting worksheets & continued to work on them (pd. 1 only)
Assigned reading of chpt. 4 for tues.
Pds. 3, 4 & 5:
SSR (schedule if absent)
Unit 6 vocab. quiz (schedule if absent)
Homework – Essay is due on Monday by 3 pm whether in attendance or not; format-dbl spaced throughout, 12 pt. font, attach prompt behind final draft; content – follow entire prompt & the “Steps”; assigned 1/28 (time management steps for drafting were given on 1/28 also); have been available for one-on-one tutoring am or pm daily
Pds. 1 & 6:
Discussion of chpt. 3 (see a peer)
Discussion of lit. element – MOOD & how to critically read for it and write about it (see a peer)
Returned setting worksheets & continued to work on them (pd. 1 only)
Assigned reading of chpt. 4 for tues.
Pds. 3, 4 & 5:
SSR (schedule if absent)
Unit 6 vocab. quiz (schedule if absent)
Homework – Essay is due on Monday by 3 pm whether in attendance or not; format-dbl spaced throughout, 12 pt. font, attach prompt behind final draft; content – follow entire prompt & the “Steps”; assigned 1/28 (time management steps for drafting were given on 1/28 also); have been available for one-on-one tutoring am or pm daily
Thursday, February 07, 2008
2/7 lesson plans
February 7, 2008
Pds. 1 & 6:
Writing Activity-in class only (schedule asap)
Pds. 3, 4 & 5:
SSR (schedule asap, if absent)
Corrected Unit 6 exercises (submit asap, if absent)
Discussion of “Prologue” as a sonnet
Discussion of “what makes a sonnet” (if absent, refer to ”literary handbook” in orange textbook to connect with parts of a sonnet
Homework-study Unit 6 words and defs. for Fri. vocab quiz; WHERE ARE YOU ON THE ESSAY DUE NEXT TUES. ; BASED ON OUR TIME MANAGEMENT, YOU SHOULD BE ON “STEP 2” OF THE ESSAY PROMPT
Pds. 1 & 6:
Writing Activity-in class only (schedule asap)
Pds. 3, 4 & 5:
SSR (schedule asap, if absent)
Corrected Unit 6 exercises (submit asap, if absent)
Discussion of “Prologue” as a sonnet
Discussion of “what makes a sonnet” (if absent, refer to ”literary handbook” in orange textbook to connect with parts of a sonnet
Homework-study Unit 6 words and defs. for Fri. vocab quiz; WHERE ARE YOU ON THE ESSAY DUE NEXT TUES. ; BASED ON OUR TIME MANAGEMENT, YOU SHOULD BE ON “STEP 2” OF THE ESSAY PROMPT
Wednesday, February 06, 2008
2/6 lesson plans
Feb. 6, 2008
Pds. 1 & 6:
Chpt. 3 quiz (schedule asap)
Continue working on in class only setting worksheet
Pds. 3,4 & 5:
Submit Unit 5 sents. & defs.
SSR (schedule asap, if absent)
Began reading act 1 of our play, “The Tragedy of Romeo & Juliet” – read the prologue and completed s. guide questions 1 thru 3 of it (if absent, read at home; distributed s. guide yesterday)
Homework – Unit 6 exercises due tomorrow (minimum of 10 puzzle items; bring “Wordskills” on Thurs.;WHERE ARE YOU ON THE ESSAY DUE NEXT TUES. ; BASED ON OUR TIME MANAGEMENT, YOU SHOULD BE ON “STEP 2” OF THE ESSAY PROMPT
Pds. 1 & 6:
Chpt. 3 quiz (schedule asap)
Continue working on in class only setting worksheet
Pds. 3,4 & 5:
Submit Unit 5 sents. & defs.
SSR (schedule asap, if absent)
Began reading act 1 of our play, “The Tragedy of Romeo & Juliet” – read the prologue and completed s. guide questions 1 thru 3 of it (if absent, read at home; distributed s. guide yesterday)
Homework – Unit 6 exercises due tomorrow (minimum of 10 puzzle items; bring “Wordskills” on Thurs.;WHERE ARE YOU ON THE ESSAY DUE NEXT TUES. ; BASED ON OUR TIME MANAGEMENT, YOU SHOULD BE ON “STEP 2” OF THE ESSAY PROMPT
Tuesday, February 05, 2008
2/5 lesson plans
February 5, 2008
Pds. 1 & 6:
No SSR
Class discussion of chpts. 1 & 2 for lit. elements (see a peer asap)
Assigned chpt. 3 for tomorrow
Distributed s. guide for chpts. ¾
Pds. 3,4 & 5:
SSR (if absent, schedule asap)
Class discussion of bio. on Shakespeare
Shakespeare bio. quiz given (schedule asap, if absent)
Homework – Unit 6 sent. & defs. Due tomorrow (see 2/2 blog for words); MUST BE SUBMITTED IN MLA FORMAT (ON PG. 1165 OF LIT. TEXTBOOK); Also are you progressing with step 2 of the essay due 2/12
Pds. 1 & 6:
No SSR
Class discussion of chpts. 1 & 2 for lit. elements (see a peer asap)
Assigned chpt. 3 for tomorrow
Distributed s. guide for chpts. ¾
Pds. 3,4 & 5:
SSR (if absent, schedule asap)
Class discussion of bio. on Shakespeare
Shakespeare bio. quiz given (schedule asap, if absent)
Homework – Unit 6 sent. & defs. Due tomorrow (see 2/2 blog for words); MUST BE SUBMITTED IN MLA FORMAT (ON PG. 1165 OF LIT. TEXTBOOK); Also are you progressing with step 2 of the essay due 2/12
Monday, February 04, 2008
2/4 lesson plans
February 2, 2008
Pds. 1 & 6:
Chpts. 1 & 2 quiz (schedule asap)
Narrator worksheet (schedule asap)
Began in class-only worksheet on setting (schedule asap)
Pds. 3, 4 & 5:
SSR (schedule asap)
Assigned “Wordskills” Unit 6 for this week; Words #2, 4, 10, 14, 15 & 17 for defs. & sents. Due Wed.; exercises due Thurs (due at least 10 puzzle items too).; vocab. quiz on Fri. (do flashcards if that helps further your memory skills)
Discussion and completion of Shakespeare’s bio. sheet (if absent, must see me asap for this info.)
Homework – study Shakespeare’s bio. sheet for 30 pt. fill-in blank quiz on it tomorrow
Pds. 1 & 6:
Chpts. 1 & 2 quiz (schedule asap)
Narrator worksheet (schedule asap)
Began in class-only worksheet on setting (schedule asap)
Pds. 3, 4 & 5:
SSR (schedule asap)
Assigned “Wordskills” Unit 6 for this week; Words #2, 4, 10, 14, 15 & 17 for defs. & sents. Due Wed.; exercises due Thurs (due at least 10 puzzle items too).; vocab. quiz on Fri. (do flashcards if that helps further your memory skills)
Discussion and completion of Shakespeare’s bio. sheet (if absent, must see me asap for this info.)
Homework – study Shakespeare’s bio. sheet for 30 pt. fill-in blank quiz on it tomorrow
Friday, February 01, 2008
2/1 lesson plans
February 1, 2008
Pds. 1 & 6:
Finished bio. Sheet (see me or a peer asap)
Shared bio. Article (if absent, get from me asap)
Vocab. resource sheet distributed (get from me asap)
Study guide for chpts. 1 & 2 given (get from me asap)
SSR (schedule asap, if absent); Assigned chpts. 1 & 2 for Monday
Pds. 3, 4 & 5:
SSR (if absent, schedule asap)
Unit 5 vocab. quiz (if absent, schedule asap)
In class, continued to complete Shakespeare bio. Handout (use pgs. 983-985 & 1105 in Lit. textbook to locate more answers); will add a bit more bio. On Monday (plan to quiz on bio. notes on Tues.)
Homework – should finish “Step 1” and begin “Step 2” of Writers Workbench/essay; remember essay was assigned Monday and due on Feb. 12th by 3pm whether in attendance or not; available for tutoring as always; schedule if needed
Pds. 1 & 6:
Finished bio. Sheet (see me or a peer asap)
Shared bio. Article (if absent, get from me asap)
Vocab. resource sheet distributed (get from me asap)
Study guide for chpts. 1 & 2 given (get from me asap)
SSR (schedule asap, if absent); Assigned chpts. 1 & 2 for Monday
Pds. 3, 4 & 5:
SSR (if absent, schedule asap)
Unit 5 vocab. quiz (if absent, schedule asap)
In class, continued to complete Shakespeare bio. Handout (use pgs. 983-985 & 1105 in Lit. textbook to locate more answers); will add a bit more bio. On Monday (plan to quiz on bio. notes on Tues.)
Homework – should finish “Step 1” and begin “Step 2” of Writers Workbench/essay; remember essay was assigned Monday and due on Feb. 12th by 3pm whether in attendance or not; available for tutoring as always; schedule if needed
Thursday, January 31, 2008
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January 31, 2008
Pds. 1 & 6:
SSR (schedule if absent)
Finished video (schedule asap)
Video quiz given (schedule asap)
Bio. Sheet distributed and begun (get from yellow tray, if absent)
Novels distributed (see me for one asap)
Pds. 3, 4 & 5:
SSR (schedule asap)
Returned Unit 5 sent. & defs. (if absent, get from pd. basket)
Corrected Unit 5 exercises (submit asap, If absent)
Continued with Shakespeare video and bio. Worksheet that goes with it (schedule video time if absent)
Homework – study Unit 5 vocab. words for Fri. quiz; create flashcards if that helps your memory of words & defs.
Pds. 1 & 6:
SSR (schedule if absent)
Finished video (schedule asap)
Video quiz given (schedule asap)
Bio. Sheet distributed and begun (get from yellow tray, if absent)
Novels distributed (see me for one asap)
Pds. 3, 4 & 5:
SSR (schedule asap)
Returned Unit 5 sent. & defs. (if absent, get from pd. basket)
Corrected Unit 5 exercises (submit asap, If absent)
Continued with Shakespeare video and bio. Worksheet that goes with it (schedule video time if absent)
Homework – study Unit 5 vocab. words for Fri. quiz; create flashcards if that helps your memory of words & defs.
Wednesday, January 30, 2008
1/30 lesson plans
January 30, 2008
Pds. 1 & 6:
No SSR
Historical Context for our novel (see me asap; will need 40 minutes outside of class time; preferably 0 pd.)
Pds. 3, 4 & 5:
Submit Unit 5 vocab. sent. & defs.
SSR (schedule asap)
Introduction to Shakespeare(schedule time to observe bio. Video asap)
Shakespeare bio. Worksheet (if absent, get from red tray asap)-complete while observing video
Homework – Unit 5 exercises are due tomorrow; bring “Wordskills”; study vocab. for Fri. quiz; create flashcards if that helps your memory of words & defs.
Pds. 1 & 6:
No SSR
Historical Context for our novel (see me asap; will need 40 minutes outside of class time; preferably 0 pd.)
Pds. 3, 4 & 5:
Submit Unit 5 vocab. sent. & defs.
SSR (schedule asap)
Introduction to Shakespeare(schedule time to observe bio. Video asap)
Shakespeare bio. Worksheet (if absent, get from red tray asap)-complete while observing video
Homework – Unit 5 exercises are due tomorrow; bring “Wordskills”; study vocab. for Fri. quiz; create flashcards if that helps your memory of words & defs.
Tuesday, January 29, 2008
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January 29, 2008
Pds. 1 & 6:
Last day to update portfolio record sheets and collate them (please do asap if absent)
Continue discussion of experientials (questions/concerns/type of journal)
Completed commitment form for experiential (due by 3 pm. Today); add days, dates, & time of day in general(morn,afternoon, eve, or full day)
Pds. 3, 4 & 5:
SSR (update card please)
Last day of in class discussion on Writers Workshop (handout) essay; due on 2/12
Homework - Unit 5 - Words #3, 4, 6, 9, 16 & 20 for defs. & sents. Due Wed.; exercises due Thurs.; vocab. quiz on Fri. (do flashcards if that helps further your memory skills)
Pds. 1 & 6:
Last day to update portfolio record sheets and collate them (please do asap if absent)
Continue discussion of experientials (questions/concerns/type of journal)
Completed commitment form for experiential (due by 3 pm. Today); add days, dates, & time of day in general(morn,afternoon, eve, or full day)
Pds. 3, 4 & 5:
SSR (update card please)
Last day of in class discussion on Writers Workshop (handout) essay; due on 2/12
Homework - Unit 5 - Words #3, 4, 6, 9, 16 & 20 for defs. & sents. Due Wed.; exercises due Thurs.; vocab. quiz on Fri. (do flashcards if that helps further your memory skills)
Monday, January 28, 2008
Semester 2 - January 28, 2008
January 28, 2008
Pds. 1 & 6:
Submit playbooks
Semester 1 grades distributed
Returned extended body paragraph (if absent, see pd. basket)
Distributed experiential handout (see me if absent asap please)
Pds. 3, 4 & 5:
Semester 1 grades distributed
Assigned “Wordskills” Unit 5 for this week; Words #3, 4, 6, 9, 16 & 20 for defs. & sents. Due Wed.; exercises due Thurs.; vocab. quiz on Fri. (do flashcards if that helps further your memory skills)
Returned personal narrative essay & incorporated into writing portfolio; if you took it home, please return it to the portfolio later this week
Distributed “Writer’s Workshop” handout (if absent, get from red tray); this essay is due on 2/12; available am or pm for one-on-one questions
Bring an SSR book please
Pds. 1 & 6:
Submit playbooks
Semester 1 grades distributed
Returned extended body paragraph (if absent, see pd. basket)
Distributed experiential handout (see me if absent asap please)
Pds. 3, 4 & 5:
Semester 1 grades distributed
Assigned “Wordskills” Unit 5 for this week; Words #3, 4, 6, 9, 16 & 20 for defs. & sents. Due Wed.; exercises due Thurs.; vocab. quiz on Fri. (do flashcards if that helps further your memory skills)
Returned personal narrative essay & incorporated into writing portfolio; if you took it home, please return it to the portfolio later this week
Distributed “Writer’s Workshop” handout (if absent, get from red tray); this essay is due on 2/12; available am or pm for one-on-one questions
Bring an SSR book please
Thursday, January 24, 2008
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January 24, 2008
Pd. 4 & 5 only:
Completed Tangerine exam
Updated writing portfolio (“record sheet” and collated papers in chronological order)
Submitted Tangerine; need by 12:26 tomorrow
Submit novel essay, if still not completed (assigned Jan. 10th & due on Jan. 14th by 3 p.m.; see blogspot if forgotten)
Bring “Wordskills” and SSR book for Monday
Pd. 4 & 5 only:
Completed Tangerine exam
Updated writing portfolio (“record sheet” and collated papers in chronological order)
Submitted Tangerine; need by 12:26 tomorrow
Submit novel essay, if still not completed (assigned Jan. 10th & due on Jan. 14th by 3 p.m.; see blogspot if forgotten)
Bring “Wordskills” and SSR book for Monday
Wednesday, January 23, 2008
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January 23, 2008
Pd. 3 only:
Completed Tangerine exam
Updated writing portfolio (“record sheet” and collated papers in chronological order)
Submitted Tangerine; need by 12:26 tomorrow
Submit novel essay, if still not completed (assigned Jan. 10th & due on Jan. 14th by 3 p.m.; see blogspot if forgotten)
Bring “Wordskills” and SSR book for Monday
Pd. 3 only:
Completed Tangerine exam
Updated writing portfolio (“record sheet” and collated papers in chronological order)
Submitted Tangerine; need by 12:26 tomorrow
Submit novel essay, if still not completed (assigned Jan. 10th & due on Jan. 14th by 3 p.m.; see blogspot if forgotten)
Bring “Wordskills” and SSR book for Monday
Tuesday, January 22, 2008
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January 22, 2008
Pds. 1 & 6:
Final exams given (2 part objective test & extended body paragraph response)
Pds. 3, 4 & 5:
Study time for finals
Reminder to bring novel (TANGERINE) to return during finals & to submit novel essay, if still not completed (assigned Jan. 10th & due on Jan. 14th by 3 p.m.; see blogspot if forgotten)
Pds. 1 & 6:
Final exams given (2 part objective test & extended body paragraph response)
Pds. 3, 4 & 5:
Study time for finals
Reminder to bring novel (TANGERINE) to return during finals & to submit novel essay, if still not completed (assigned Jan. 10th & due on Jan. 14th by 3 p.m.; see blogspot if forgotten)
Friday, January 18, 2008
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January 18, 2008
Pds. 1 & 6:
Act quiz (schedule asap please)
Exam format & review methods given (contact a peer asap)
2 handouts given regarding insight into Thoreau’s 2 passages (retrieve from yellow tray, if absent)
Homework – study, study
Pds. 3, 4 & 5:
Exam prep & review methods given – POSTED ON WHITEBOARD, DISCUSSED & TIME GIVEN TO COPY ON STUDENT AGENDAS (if absent, contact a peer asap and/or see me Tues.)
Finished Part 3 s. guides as a class
Homework – study, study, study per review methods
Pds. 1 & 6:
Act quiz (schedule asap please)
Exam format & review methods given (contact a peer asap)
2 handouts given regarding insight into Thoreau’s 2 passages (retrieve from yellow tray, if absent)
Homework – study, study
Pds. 3, 4 & 5:
Exam prep & review methods given – POSTED ON WHITEBOARD, DISCUSSED & TIME GIVEN TO COPY ON STUDENT AGENDAS (if absent, contact a peer asap and/or see me Tues.)
Finished Part 3 s. guides as a class
Homework – study, study, study per review methods
Thursday, January 17, 2008
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January 17, 2008
Pds. 1 & 6:
Finished reading Act 2 (from mid. 95 in pd. & from mid. 90 in pd. 6) & read some passages from “Civil Disobedience” & “Walden” (see me for those passages)
Homework – quiz on Act 2 tomorrow
Pds. 3, 4 & 5:
Discussion of pgs. 289-303
Read Bloor’s passage on pgs. 307-309 (please read, if absent)
Began class discussion of Part 3 completed s. guides; will continue tomorrow
Homework – check to see that Part 3 s. guide & char. List are completed
Pds. 1 & 6:
Finished reading Act 2 (from mid. 95 in pd. & from mid. 90 in pd. 6) & read some passages from “Civil Disobedience” & “Walden” (see me for those passages)
Homework – quiz on Act 2 tomorrow
Pds. 3, 4 & 5:
Discussion of pgs. 289-303
Read Bloor’s passage on pgs. 307-309 (please read, if absent)
Began class discussion of Part 3 completed s. guides; will continue tomorrow
Homework – check to see that Part 3 s. guide & char. List are completed
Wednesday, January 16, 2008
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January 16, 2008
Pds. 1 & 6:
Act 1 quiz (schedule asap, if absent)
Act 2 reading begun: pd. 1 – read pgs. 77 – mid. of 95 and pd. 6 only –read pgs. 77 – mid. 90
Pds. 3, 4 & 5:
Discussion of pgs.265-288
SSR (schedule asap please, if absent)
Read pgs. 289-303
Homework – COMPLETE ALL PART 3 STUDY GUIDES & ongoing CHARACTER LIST FOR CLASS TOMORROW (bring to class please)
Pds. 1 & 6:
Act 1 quiz (schedule asap, if absent)
Act 2 reading begun: pd. 1 – read pgs. 77 – mid. of 95 and pd. 6 only –read pgs. 77 – mid. 90
Pds. 3, 4 & 5:
Discussion of pgs.265-288
SSR (schedule asap please, if absent)
Read pgs. 289-303
Homework – COMPLETE ALL PART 3 STUDY GUIDES & ongoing CHARACTER LIST FOR CLASS TOMORROW (bring to class please)
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January 15, 2008
Pds. 1 & 6:
Finish reading Act 1: pd. 1 only-from mid. of pg. 54 to end of Act 1 and several excerpts from “Walden” and “Civil Disobedience” (orange textbooks-see me asap for those); pd. 6- from 2/3 of pg. 32 to end of Act 1
Pds. 3, 4 & 5:
Discussion of pgs. 248-265
Read pgs. 265-288 (much of pd. given to read)
SSR (schedule asap please)
Last s. guide for pgs.266-309 given (if absent, get from red tray asap)
Pds. 1 & 6:
Finish reading Act 1: pd. 1 only-from mid. of pg. 54 to end of Act 1 and several excerpts from “Walden” and “Civil Disobedience” (orange textbooks-see me asap for those); pd. 6- from 2/3 of pg. 32 to end of Act 1
Pds. 3, 4 & 5:
Discussion of pgs. 248-265
Read pgs. 265-288 (much of pd. given to read)
SSR (schedule asap please)
Last s. guide for pgs.266-309 given (if absent, get from red tray asap)
Monday, January 14, 2008
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January 14, 2008
Pds. 1 & 6:
Continued reading Act 2 (sticky note beliefs while reading); pd. 1 only -from middle of pg. 20 to middle of pg. 54; pd. 6 only – from middle of pg. 9 to 2/3 of pg. 32 & also, read pgs. 370-372 of “Civil Disobedience”
Pds. 3, 4 & 5:
Submit essay assigned on Thurs.; follow submission format on prompt; will accept til 3pm today whether in attendance or absent;
Discussion of pgs. 223-248;
We read aloud pgs. 248 to 251;
SSR (schedule if absent, pleas)
Read pgs. 251 to 265
Distributed s. guide for remainder thru. Pg. 265 (if absent, get it from red tray asap)
Homework – read pgs. 251-265 if unfinished during class and complete s. guide thru the reading
Pds. 1 & 6:
Continued reading Act 2 (sticky note beliefs while reading); pd. 1 only -from middle of pg. 20 to middle of pg. 54; pd. 6 only – from middle of pg. 9 to 2/3 of pg. 32 & also, read pgs. 370-372 of “Civil Disobedience”
Pds. 3, 4 & 5:
Submit essay assigned on Thurs.; follow submission format on prompt; will accept til 3pm today whether in attendance or absent;
Discussion of pgs. 223-248;
We read aloud pgs. 248 to 251;
SSR (schedule if absent, pleas)
Read pgs. 251 to 265
Distributed s. guide for remainder thru. Pg. 265 (if absent, get it from red tray asap)
Homework – read pgs. 251-265 if unfinished during class and complete s. guide thru the reading
Friday, January 11, 2008
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January 11, 2008
Pds. 1 & 6:
Selected roles for play (distributed playbooks for pd. 6 too)
Began Act 1 of the play (read thru middle of pg. 20 for pd. 1 and mid. Of pg. 9 for pd. 6; remember we sticky note beliefs that we believe are being presented in dialogue and/or action that depict transcendentalism)
Also, read pgs. 370 to middle of pg. 372 of “Civil Disobedience” (textbook) for pd. 1 only
Pds. 3, 4 & 5:
Discussion of pgs. 203 to bottom of 222
Distributed s. guide for our reading of pgs. 203-222 (complete please) and s. guide for pgs. 223-248 also (WE WILL DO STUDY GUIDES FOR PART 3 OF THE NOVEL; COMPLETE WHILE READING PLEASE)
Assigned pgs. 223-248 reading for Monday (read much of class pd. today too)
Homework-complete essay for Monday (essay prompt was given yesterday, 1/10; follow the 3 pages for directions, organization & development; read whatever you didn’t finish thru 248 for Monday with s. guide
Pds. 1 & 6:
Selected roles for play (distributed playbooks for pd. 6 too)
Began Act 1 of the play (read thru middle of pg. 20 for pd. 1 and mid. Of pg. 9 for pd. 6; remember we sticky note beliefs that we believe are being presented in dialogue and/or action that depict transcendentalism)
Also, read pgs. 370 to middle of pg. 372 of “Civil Disobedience” (textbook) for pd. 1 only
Pds. 3, 4 & 5:
Discussion of pgs. 203 to bottom of 222
Distributed s. guide for our reading of pgs. 203-222 (complete please) and s. guide for pgs. 223-248 also (WE WILL DO STUDY GUIDES FOR PART 3 OF THE NOVEL; COMPLETE WHILE READING PLEASE)
Assigned pgs. 223-248 reading for Monday (read much of class pd. today too)
Homework-complete essay for Monday (essay prompt was given yesterday, 1/10; follow the 3 pages for directions, organization & development; read whatever you didn’t finish thru 248 for Monday with s. guide
Thursday, January 10, 2008
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January 10, 2008
Pds. 1 & 6:
Discussion on Self-reliance; self-corrected worksheet too
Introduced Thoreau, beyond pg. 380 bio. in textbook (read if you haven’t yet)
Distributed playbook(overviewed playwrights motivation (read those pgs. In it if absent please)
Pds. 3, 4 & 5:
Pgs. 176-199 reading quiz (schedule asap if absent)
Discussion of pgs. 176-199 and motivation to begin reading Part 3
Distributed Part 2 essay prompt (get from me asap please) & discussed it-submit by 3 pm (absent or in attendance) on Jan. 14; I am available 0 pd. or after school if you need individual help with the prompt; please complete the “planning”/brainstorming worksheet (attached to your prompt)
Assigned pgs. 203 to bottom of pg. 222 for tomorrow
Pds. 1 & 6:
Discussion on Self-reliance; self-corrected worksheet too
Introduced Thoreau, beyond pg. 380 bio. in textbook (read if you haven’t yet)
Distributed playbook(overviewed playwrights motivation (read those pgs. In it if absent please)
Pds. 3, 4 & 5:
Pgs. 176-199 reading quiz (schedule asap if absent)
Discussion of pgs. 176-199 and motivation to begin reading Part 3
Distributed Part 2 essay prompt (get from me asap please) & discussed it-submit by 3 pm (absent or in attendance) on Jan. 14; I am available 0 pd. or after school if you need individual help with the prompt; please complete the “planning”/brainstorming worksheet (attached to your prompt)
Assigned pgs. 203 to bottom of pg. 222 for tomorrow
Wednesday, January 09, 2008
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January 9, 2008
Pds. 1 & 6:
Read pgs. 363-367 (lit. textbook) and complete worksheet (must schedule asap please)
Read Thoreau bio. on pgs. 380 also
Pds. 3, 4 & 5:
Pgs. 151-176 quizzes (schedule asap; broke into 2 quizzes to make it less complex)
Discussion of pgs. 151-176
Read pgs. 176-199
Homework – finish reading pgs. 176-199 for tomorrow
Pds. 1 & 6:
Read pgs. 363-367 (lit. textbook) and complete worksheet (must schedule asap please)
Read Thoreau bio. on pgs. 380 also
Pds. 3, 4 & 5:
Pgs. 151-176 quizzes (schedule asap; broke into 2 quizzes to make it less complex)
Discussion of pgs. 151-176
Read pgs. 176-199
Homework – finish reading pgs. 176-199 for tomorrow
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January 8, 2008
Pds. 1 & 6:
Transcendentalism notes/discussion (see a peer asap)
Read aloud “Nature” and completed worksheet (see me if absent); discussion of applied concepts while reading
Pds. 3, 4 & 5:
Pgs. 133-151 quiz (see me asap)
Discussion of pgs. 133-151
SSR (schedule if absent)
Assigned pgs. 151-176
Pds. 1 & 6:
Transcendentalism notes/discussion (see a peer asap)
Read aloud “Nature” and completed worksheet (see me if absent); discussion of applied concepts while reading
Pds. 3, 4 & 5:
Pgs. 133-151 quiz (see me asap)
Discussion of pgs. 133-151
SSR (schedule if absent)
Assigned pgs. 151-176
Monday, January 07, 2008
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January 7, 2008
Pds. 1 & 6:
January calendar given with final exam schedule (see a peer asap)
Introduced next lit. unit –transcendentalism
Bio. Handout given & completed for Ralph Waldo Emerson (see me if absent)
No homework
Pds. 3,4 & 5:
January calendar given with final exam schedule (see a peer asap)
Class review/discussion of pgs. 116-133
Assigned pgs. 133-151 for tomorrow
NO “WORDSKILLS” FOR REST OF THIS QUARTER; WILL BEGIN AGAIN NEXT QUARTER
REST OF QUARTER PTS. WILL BE BASED ON OUR NOVEL, TANGERINE (ALSO, NOTE THAT OUR FINAL EXAM WILL BE ON ENTIRE NOVEL)
Homework- read pgs. 133 thru 151 for tomorrow’s reading quiz
Pds. 1 & 6:
January calendar given with final exam schedule (see a peer asap)
Introduced next lit. unit –transcendentalism
Bio. Handout given & completed for Ralph Waldo Emerson (see me if absent)
No homework
Pds. 3,4 & 5:
January calendar given with final exam schedule (see a peer asap)
Class review/discussion of pgs. 116-133
Assigned pgs. 133-151 for tomorrow
NO “WORDSKILLS” FOR REST OF THIS QUARTER; WILL BEGIN AGAIN NEXT QUARTER
REST OF QUARTER PTS. WILL BE BASED ON OUR NOVEL, TANGERINE (ALSO, NOTE THAT OUR FINAL EXAM WILL BE ON ENTIRE NOVEL)
Homework- read pgs. 133 thru 151 for tomorrow’s reading quiz
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