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
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