Dec. 17, 2010 Lesson Plans

Pds. 1, 3 & 6:
Happy Holidays to You and Yours!
Winter break assignment – distributed crit. rdg. guide and historical with bio. context; read context prior to starting novel please; read forward, dedication & bio. from novel prior to chpt. 1 too as a focus strategy (get a sense of the writer of this great piece of lit)
Crit. rdg. guide, annotated novel (DO THIS WHILE RDG.) & AP One Sheet due on day of return; No Lit. glossary assigned
Finished MC Exam #4 corrections

Pds. 4 & 5:
Happy Holidays, Everyone!
Vocabulary Quiz (Schedule if absent ASAP)
Returned Huck Finn Quickwrite and updated Portfolio
Finished Thoreau Video

Dec. 16, 2010 lesson plans

Dec. 16, 2010

Pds. 1, 3 & 6:

Prose Terms Exam (schedule asap if absent please)
Remainder of pd. – continue MC exam #4 corrections, due tomorrow by end of 6th

Pds. 4 & 5:
Thoreau bio (see Mr. Koehler)
Thoreau video (see Mr. Koehler to schedule viewing)

Dec. 14, 2010 Lesson Plans

Pds. 1, 3 & 6:
Tone paragraph submitted for “The Rattler”
Douglass’ slave narrative distributed – read/annotate for tone clues & draft an intro. paragraph – due tomorrow typed
Remainder of pd. – work on MC Exam#4 corrections
Study for prose term exam on Thurs.

Pds. 4 & 5:
“Self-Reliance” Discussion
TranscendenTASTIC! (Get from yellow bin if absent)
Homework: Vocab Unit 4 Flash Cards and study “Self-Reliance” and “Nature” for quiz tomorrow

Dec. 13, 2010 Lesson Plan

Pds. 1, 3 & 6:
Introductory para. with tone using “The Rattler” passage due tomorrow – all 3 pds. (typed, 12 pt. font please)(if absent, see me asap)
Homework- Read Douglass’s passage for pds. 3 & 6; pd. 1 read Douglass’s passage & draft tone paragraph for tomorrow (typed only please)
M.Choice Practice Exam #4 corrections due by end of 6th on Fri.
Prose Terms Exam on Thurs.
Status of senior project with name submitted of mentor or advisor?

Pds. 4 & 5:
SSR (Schedule if absent)
Read “Self-Reliance” essay (Pg. 364 in yellow textbooks)
Homework: Finish Self-Reliance handout

Dec. 10, 2010 Lesson Plans

Pds. 1, 3 & 6
Mnemonic quit (if absent, schedule asap please)
Discussion of tone/attitude sentences from yesterday
Multiple Choice Practice Exam #4 (corrections begun today; due by end of day next Fri.
Tone and Attitude – introductory paragraph with thesis as opener (if absent, see me for powerpt. revisiting)
Prose stylistic terms exam (terms/defs. matching scheduled next Thurs. 12/16; recommend flashcards for exam prep)

Pds. 4 & 5:
“Nature” Discussion
“Nature” Imagery Sheet
Homework: Unit 4 Vocabulary Cards

Dec. 9, 2010 Lesson Plans

Pds. 1, 3 & 6:
Prose Unit begins
If absent, get handouts from red tray asap
Mnemonic quiz on prose stylistic devices (15) tomorrow
Prose stylistic terms exam (terms/defs. matching scheduled next Thurs. 12/16; recommend flashcards for exam prep)
Tone and Attitude as prose stylistic devices begun (prose sentences with your tone choice, using tone words hdout

Pds. 4 & 5:
Finish Emerson Bio Notes
“Nature” excerpt and Study Guide
Homework: Finish “Nature” excerpt and Study Guide

Dec. 8, 2010 lesson plans

Dec. 8, 2010

Pds. 1, 3 & 6:
Multiple Choice Exam (schedule asap if absent)

Pds. 4 & 5:
Transcendentalism Intro Notes
Ralph Waldo Emerson Bio Notes
Homework: Get SSR Book

Dec. 7, 2010 lesson plans

Dec. 7, 2010

Pds. 1, 3 & 6:
King Lear essay completed today (if absent, schedule asap please)

Pds. 4 & 5:
Finish Huck Finn In-Class Essay (20 Minutes, Schedule if absent ASAP)
Transcendentalism Big Picture
Transcendentalism Intro Notes

Dec. 6, 2010 lesson plans

Dec. 6, 2010

Pds. 1, 3 & 6:
King Lear Essay – discuss body paragraph & conclusion expectations
Began in class essay drafting
Proposal approvals given (submit to on-campus advisors as needed)

Pds. 4 & 5:
Huck Finn in class essay (see me & schedule asap, if absent please)

Dec. 3, 2010 lesson plans

Dec. 3, 2010

Pds. 1, 3 & 6:
King Lear essay drafting discussion continued (in class only)
Submit Proposal

Pds. 4 & 5:
Huck Finn Final Exam (Schedule if absent ASAP!)
Homework: Review the Essay Sheet
Bring in your Huck Finn book on Monday!

Dec. 2, 2010 lesson plans

Dec. 2, 2010

Pds. 1, 3 & 6:
Open ended essay #4 returned with observation sheet
Discussion of “So What” for AP lit prompt focus
Handout given - AP Lit Brainstorm Template (get from red tray if absent)

Pds. 4 & 5:
Pass back the benchmark exam and discuss
Review Sheet (Get from yellow bin if absent)
Homework: Study for Exam!

Dec. 1, 2010 Lesson Plans

Pds. 1, 3 & 6:
Qtr. 1 Benchmark (see me asap to makeup by end of tomorrow)
Rhetorical Devices & Fig. Lang. wksheet discussed & self-corrected (see me or a peer if absent for self-check & explanation)
Essay tomorrow on King Lear (please bring your annotated playbook & pencil for this one)

Pds. 4 & 5:
SSR (Schedule if absent)
“Sivilized? No, Thanks!” Text excerpts (Schedule if absent)
Finish Study Guides
Homework: Review Study Guides

Nov. 30, 2010 lesson plans

Nov. 30, 2010

Pds. 1, 3 & 6:
King Lear Exam
Rhetorical Devices & Fig. Lang. Worksheet assigned (if absent, get from red tray) – due tomorrow
Essay moved to Thurs.
Wksheet & qtr. 1 benchmark tomorrow

Pds. 4 & 5:
SSR
Huck Finn Excerpt
Finish Morality (If absent, get from yellow bin)
Homework:
Read Chapter 41-43 (The End)
Morality Worksheet due tomorrow

Nov. 29, 2010 lesson plans

Nov. 29, 2010

Pds. 1, 3 & 6:
King Lear – submit one sheet & lit. glossary; format & review methods for Lear exam tomorrow; discussion of crit. rdg. guide questions/concerns (keep for review & submit tomorrow); Lear essay on Wed.
Senior Project – proposals with mentor/advisor names, titles, corporate/business names, & schedule specifics given due on 12/3; need agreement or hrs. log?

Pds. 4 & 5:
Knowledge Celebration (If absent, schedule ASAP)
SSR
Chapter 36-43 Study Guide (If absent, get from yellow bin)
Morality (If absent, get from yellow bin)
Homework: Read Chapter 39-40

Nov. 19, 2010 lesson plans

Nov. 19, 2010

Pds. 1, 3 & 6:
Continued reading of Act 3: pd. 1 only – read from Act 4, Scene 5, Regan, “Why should she write to Edmund?” to end of Act 4 ; pd. 3 only - from Scene 5, Regan, “-Let me unseal the letter.” to end of Act 4, Scene 6; pd. 6 – read from Scene 3, Kent, “It is the stars,…” to Act 4, Scene 6, Lear, “O indistinguished space of woman’s will!”
Due 11/29 – Finish reading the remainder of the play (pd. 1 – all of Act 4); complete crit. rdg.. guide with Lear AP One Sheet and Lit. Glossary
See me to address senior project concerns –locating that mentor or advisor; if project, must get my approval first

Pds. 4 & 5:
SSR
Finish Archetypes
Huck Finn QuickWrite
Homework: Read to Chapter 38 over Thanksgiving!

Nov. 18, 2010 lesson plans

Nov. 18, 2010

Pds. 1, 3 & 6:
Continued reading of Act 3: pd. 1 only – read fromAct 4, Scene 2, Goneril, “My most dear Gloucester!” to Scene 5, Regan, “Why should she write to Edmund?” ; pd. 3 only - from Act 4, Scene 1, Gloucester, “…I’d say I had eyes again!” to Scene 5, Regan, “-Let me unseal the letter.”; pd. 6 – read from Act 4, Scene 1, Gloucester, “Here, take this purse, thou whom the heavens’ plagues…” to Scene 3, Kent, “It is the stars,…”
Due 11/29 - Lear AP One Sheet and Literary Glossary
See me to address senior project concerns –locating that mentor or advisor; if project, must get my approval first

Pds. 4 & 5:
SSR
Archetype Lecture
Archetype Sheet (If absent, get from yellow bin)
Homework: Finish first page of Archetype Sheet

Nov. 17, 2010 lesson plans

Nov. 17, 2010

Pds. 1, 3 & 6:
Continued reading of Act 3: pd. 1 only – read from Scene 7, Cornwall, “How now, where’s the King?” to Act 4, Scene 2, Goneril, “My most dear Gloucester!”; pd. 3 only - from Scene 6, Edgar, “Poor Tom, thy horn is dry.” to Act 4, Scene 1, Gloucester, “…I’d say I had eyes again!” pd. 6 – read from beginning of Scene 6 to Act 4, Scene 1, Gloucester, “Here, take this purse, thou whom the heavens’ plagues…”
See me to address senior project concerns –locating that mentor or advisor; if project, must get my approval first

Pds. 4 & 5:
SSR
Overview
Returned Crucible Essay
Big Picture - Smartboard
Homework: Read chapters 33-34

Nov. 16, 2010 lesson plans

Nov. 16, 2010

Pds. 1, 3 & 6:
Cloze Reading Activity (see me asap if absent please)
Continued reading of Act 3: pd. 1 only – read from Scene 7, up to Cornwall, “How now, where’s the King?”; pd. 3 only - from Scene 6, Edgar, “…Wantest thous eyes at trial, madam?” to Edgar, “Poor Tom, thy horn is dry.”; pd. 6 – didn’t read today with crit. rdg. guide

See me to address senior project concerns –locating that mentor or advisor; if project, must get my approval first

Pds. 4 & 5:
No SSR
Benchmark Assessment for Qtr. 1 (if absent, schedule asap)
Remainder of pd. – continue catch with Huck Finn (reading & s. guide)

Nov. 16, 2010 lesson plans

Nov. 15, 2010

Pds. 1, 3 & 6:
Senior Project Introduced with Handbook distributed
Read handbook for project or job shadow; highlight due dates in handbook and transfer to personal agenda
Distributed Parent/Letter (in red tray if absent) due on Nov. 19, this Fri.

Pds. 4 & 5:
Chapter 24-29 Quiz
SSR
Collect Satire Work
Taking Aim
Homework: Read Chapter 30-31

Nov. 10, 2010 Lesson Plans

Pds. 1, 3 & 6:
Open-ended Practice essay #4 (if absent, schedule asap)
Update one sheet, crit. rdg. guide & lit. glossary for King Lear as needed

Pds. 4 & 5:
SSR
Satire worksheet
Homework: Finish satire work sheet and Read Chapter 29

Nov. 9, 2010 lesson plans

Nov. 9, 2010

Pds. 1, 3 & 6:

Continued reading Act 3 (pd. 1 only – read from Fool Scene 4, “Kent, “He hath no daughters, sir.” to end of Scene 6; pd. 3 – read from Scene 6,Lear, “…those Pelican daughters.” to Scene 6, Edgar, “…Wantest thous eyes at trial, madam?”; pd. 6 – read from Scene 4, Kent, “Come forth.” Edgar Enters to Scene 6, Lear, “It shall be done; I will arraign them straight.” with crit. rdg. guide
Homework – returned open ended essay #3 with observation sheet; reread essay, apply ob. sheet & review with AP one sheets for tomorrow’s in class open ended essay #4

Pds. 4 & 5:
SSR
Stewart Interview
Satire
Homework:
- Find an example of satire
- Read Chapters 27-28

Nov. 8, 2010 lesson plans

Nov. 8, 2010

Pds. 1, 3 & 6:
Continued reading Act 3 (pd. 1 only – read from Fool, “…and turn his sleep to wake.” To Scene 4, “Kent, “He hath no daughters,sir.” ; pd. 3 – read from Kent, “…the affliction nor the fear.” to ; pd. 6 – read from end of Scene 1 to Scene 4, Kent, “Come forth.” Edgar Enters.) with crit. rdg. guide

Pds. 4 & 5:
Knowledge Celebration! (if absent, schedule asap)
SSR
Finish River/Shore sheet
Discuss Ch. 23-24
Homework: Read Chapters 25-26

Nov. 5, 2010 lesson plans

Nov. 5, 2010

Pds. 1, 3 & 6:
Ideas seeds for Lit. Glossary based on tragedy (see a peer)
Act 3 begun with crit. rdg. guide returned (pd. 1 – read to Fool, “…and turn his sleep to wake.”; pd. 3 – read to Kent, “…the affliction nor the fear.”; pd. 6 – read to end of Scene 1)

Pds. 4 & 5:
SSR
Unit 3 Vocab Quiz (if absent, schedule asap!)
River/Shore
Homework: Read Chapter 23-24

Nov. 4, 2010 Lesson Plans

Pds. 1, 3 & 6:
Anchor Scoring open ended essays with discussion
Peer Scoring of open ended essay #3

Pds. 4 & 5:
Ch. 16-20 Quiz (if absent, schedule asap)
SSR
Taking Aim Ch. 18-20
Homework: Read Chapter 21-22

Nov. 3, 2010 lesson plans

Nov. 3, 2010

Pds. 1, 3 & 6:
Open ended practice essay #3 (if absent, schedule asap)
Are you drafting that ongoing AP One sheet or checking the Lit. terms handout for possibilities for your lit. glossary?

Pds. 4 & 5:
SSR
Ch. 18 River & Shore and Taking Aim worksheet
Irony Discussion (Get from yellow bin if absent)
Homework: Read Chapters 19-20

Nov. 2, 2010 Lesson Plans

Pds. 1, 3 & 6:
Finished reading of Act 2
Submit Crit. Rdg. Guide
Act 2 quiz (if absent, schedule asap)
Returned Open ended essay #2 with observation sheet
Homework – reread open ended essay #2 with observation sheet in preparation for tomorrow’s open ended essay #3

Pds. 4 & 5:
SSR
Turn in and discuss Pap and the Bottle
Taking Aim Worksheet
Pass out River and Shore setting sheet
Homework: Read Chapter 18 with Study Guide and River and Shore sheet

Nov. 1, 2010 lesson plans

Nov. 1, 2010

Pds. 1, 3 & 6:
Continued Act 2 reading with crit. rdg. guide – Pd. 1 only: read from Scene 4, “…,spite of intermission,” to Lear, ” Is this well spoken?” Pd. 3 only : read from Scene 3, Edgar, “….Poor Turlygod!” to Scene 4, “…To be a comrade with the wolf and owl-“ Pd. 6 only - read from Scene 3 to Scene 4, Lear, “Good morrow to you both.”
Tomorrow we’ll finish Act 2 and quiz out of it (review & get crit. rdg. guide updated

Pds. 4 & 5:
Chapter 8-15 Quiz (Schedule is absent ASAP)
Update Portfolio
Pass out Ch. 16-23 Study Guide (Get from Yellow Bin)
SSR
Homework: Read Chapter 16-17 with Study Guide

Oct. 29, 2010 Lesson Plans

Have a safe Halloween!

Pds. 1, 3 & 6:
Peer scoring of open ended Essay #2
Handout on Novel Genres and “Isms” (a resource; if absent get from red tray please)

Pds. 4 & 5:
Review Chapters 1-7
Chapter 1-7 Quiz
Pass out Chapter 8-15 Study Guide (Get from Yellow Bin)
Homework: Read through chapter 15 for Quiz on Monday!

Oct. 28, 2010 Lesson Plans

Pds. 1, 3 & 6:
Practice Essay # 2 (In-class only; schedule asap!)

Pds. 4 & 5:
Read Huck Finn to Ch. 7
Homework:
Read Huck Finn Chapter 1-7 for Quiz tomorrow
Finish Pap and the Bottle

Oct. 27, 2010 lesson plans

Oct. 27, 2010

Pds. 1, 3 & 6:
Multiple Choice Exam #3 corrections due 11/3, by 2:45(welcome to come in a.m., p.m., lunch or free pd.)
Act 2 with crit. rdg. guide – Pd. 1 only: read from Gloucester, Line 92- “…to make thee capable.” to Scene 4, “…,spite of intermission,” Pd. 3 only : read from Edmund, lone 55, “…to his unnatural purpose.” to Scene 3, Edgar, “….Poor Turlygod!” Pd. 6 only - read from Edmund, lone 55, “…to his unnatural purpose.” to end of Scene 2
Practice Open ended Essay #2 tomorrow – review AP one sheets & 1st practice essay/ Frome essays with observation sheets please

Pds. 4 & 5:
Knowledge Celebration! (Schedule if absent)
SSR
Turned in essay! (whew!)
Pap and the Bottle Worksheet (Get from yellow tray if absent!)

Oct. 26, 2010 lesson plans

Oct. 26, 2010

Pds. 1, 3 & 6:
Multiple Choice Exam #3 corrections due 11/3, by 2:45(welcome to come in a.m., p.m., lunch or free pd.)
Returned & discussed Literary Glossary (in pd. bskt. if absent)
Handout on two lit. glossary elements done by peers (in red tray if absent) – a great resource for reviewing as Lear Glossary develops
Act 2 begun with crit. rdg. guide – Pd. 1 only: read to Gloucester, Line 92- “…to make thee capable.”; Pd. 3 & Pd. 6 only : read to Emund, lone 55, “…to his unnatural purpose.”

Pds. 4 & 5:
SSR
Knowledge Celebration CorrectionsChapter 6-7 Discussion
Homework:
Read Chapter 8-9

Oct. 25, 2010 Lesson Plans

Pds. 1, 3 & 6:
Practice Exam (Schedule if absent)

Pds. 4 & 5:
SSR
Knowledge Celebration on Ch. 1-5 reading! (Schedule if absent)
Chapter 1-5 Discussion
Homework: Read Chapters 6 and 7 of Huck Finn

Oct. 22, 2010 lesson plans

Oct. 22, 2010

Pds. 1, 3 & 6:
Pd. 3 only – finished reading Act 1 script, review of crit. rdg. guide & Act 1 quiz (schedule asap if absent);
Pds. 1 & 6 only – riddle worksheet for Act 1 distributed, completed & shared in pairs (if absent, please retrieve from red tray)

Pds. 4 & 5:
SSR
Pass out H.F. Study Guide (Ch. 1-15)
Slave Poetry
Homework: Read Ch. 1-5 by Monday

Oct. 22, 2010 Lesson Plans

Pds. 1, 3 & 6:
Pd. 3 only – finished reading Act 1 script, review of crit. rdg. guide & Act 1 quiz (schedule asap if absent);
Pds. 1 & 6 only – riddle worksheet for Act 1 distributed, completed & shared in pairs (if absent, please retrieve from red tray)

Pds. 4 & 5:
SSR
Pass out H.F. Study Guide (Ch. 1-15)
Slave Poetry
Homework: Read Ch. 1-5 by Monday

Click Here for iTunes audio version of Huck Finn

Oct. 21, 2010 lesson plans

Oct. 21, 2010

Pds. 1, 3 & 6:
Wrap up Act 1 – crit. rdg. guide & quiz (if absent, schedule asap please)

Pds. 4 & 5:
Distribute Huck Finn
Mark Twain Notes (Get from Yellow Bin)

Oct. 20, 2010 lesson plans

Oct. 20, 2010

Pds. 1, 3 & 6:
Pd. 1 – distributed AP one sheets (if absent, get from pd. bskt. please) & finished reading of Act 1 (began crit. rdg. guide discussion)
Pd. 3 –from scene 3 to Scene 4, Fool, “Which they will make an obedient father.”to Lear, “…Into her womb convey sterility.”
Pd. 6 – read from Scene 4, Lear, “Does anyone know me here?” to end of act 1 & began crit. rdg. discussion)
Act 1 quiz will be tomorrow

Pds. 4 & 5:
SSR
Writing Review
Essay Prompt (Get from Yellow Bin)
Start Rough Draft in class

Oct. 19, 2010 lesson plans

Oct. 19, 2010

Pds.1, 3 & 6:
Act 1 reading continues - (Pd. 1 – read from scene 4, Oswald, “So please you-“ to Scene 5, Fool, “Thou shouldst not have been old till thou hadst been wise.”; Pd. 3 – read from scene 3 to Scene 4, Fool, “Which they will make an obedient father.” ; Pd. 6 – read from Edg., “Some villain hath done me wrong.” to Scene 4, Lear, “Does anyone know me here?” )
Update crit. rdg. guide & one sheet based on our reading today

Pds. 4 & 5:
The Crucible Final Exam
Be thinking about quickwrites in anticipation of the essay tomorrow

Oct. 18, 2010 lesson plans

Oct. 18, 2010

Pds. 1, 3 & 6:
King Lear continues (Pd. 1 – read from scene 2 to scene 4, Oswald, “So please you-“; Pd. 3 – read all of scene 2; Pd. 6 – read up to Edg., “Some villain hath done me wrong.” )
Update crit. rdg. guide & one sheet based on our reading today
Personal Statement essays returned (if absent, get from pd. basket)

Pds. 4 & 5:
SSR
Discuss Exam Format & Review Methods (get from a peer if absent)
Distributed past quizzes remaining in pd. bskts. as review resource (get from pd. bskt. if absent)

Oct. 15, 2010 lesson plans

Pds. 1, 3 & 6:
King Lear continues (pds. 1, 3 & 6 – read to end of scene 1)
Complete crit. rdg. guide questions up to our stop point daily & research a bt more bio. & historical context to start your AP one sheet please

Pds. 4 & 5:
SSR
Act IV Quiz (Schedule ASAP)
Homework: Quickwrite III due Monday 10/19 (get from yellow bin)

Oct. 14, 2010 Lesson Plans

Pds. 1, 3 & 6:
Submit AP one sheets
MC corrections due by end of pd. 6
King Lear begins (historical/bio. handout – if absent, get from red tray)
Reading begun with crit. rdg. guide (complete guide, develop One sheet ongoing; too early to consider Lit. glossary but forthcoming)

Pds. 4 & 5:
SSR
Knowledge Celebration
Finish Act IV
Homework: Study for Act IV Quiz tomorrow!

Oct. 13, 2010 Lesson Plans

Pds. 1, 3 & 4:
SubmitPersonal Statement Essay (cite prompt if your univ. has a different prompt & provide word count)
MC Corrections in class & due by Thurs.
AP One Sheets due on Thurs.

Pds. 4 & 5:
SSR
Review Act III
Act III Quiz
Act IV Study Guide (Yellow Bin)
Homework: Read The Crucible Act IV
- Read to PG. 237 (Voices are heard in the hall)

Oct. 12, 2010 lesson plans

Pds. 1, 3 & 6:
Type & word count your Personal Statement Essay for tomorrow please (cite prompt if your univ. has a different prompt)
MC Corrections due on Thurs.; AP One Sheets due on Thurs.

Pds. 4 & 5:
SSR
Celebration of Knowledge (Schedule ASAP)
Read Act III
Homework: Finish Act III

Oct. 11, 2010 lesson plans

Pds. 1, 3 & 6:
AP one sheet due Thurs. – method for collating elements discussed (see peer if absent please)
Personal Statement Essay discussion & 2 handouts (get from red tray if absent)
Draft Personal Statement essay for tomorrow
MC Exam #2 corrections – due by Thurs.

Pds. 4 & 5:
(Per. 5) Finish Tableau Vivants
Picked new reading roles
Act III Study Guide (Yellow Bin)
Started Act III
Homework: Read to Pg. 217 (Finish Danforth’s speech “These will be sufficient.”)

Oct. 8, 2010 Lesson Plans

Pds. 1, 3 & 6:
AP One Sheet – last day in class for info. gathering
MC Exam #2 corrections – due by Thurs., 10/14

Pds. 4 & 5:
Tableau Vivant Presentations
Body Paragraph
Act II Quickwrite (Get from Yellow Bin)

Oct. 7, 2010 Lesson Plans

Pds. 1, 3 & 6:
AP One sheet – in class research for novels & plays
MC Exam #2 corrections – due by Thurs., 10/14

Pds. 4 & 5:
SSR
Act I/II Vocabulary Quiz
Worked on Tableau Vivant for presentation tomorrow

Oct. 6, 2010 lesson plans

Oct. 6, 2010

Pds. 1, 3 & 6:

Began researching Literary Criticisms for AP One Sheets (pairs assignment; in class only)

Pds. 4 & 5:
SSR
Act II Quiz
Intro Tableau Vivant (Get from Yellow Bin)

Oct. 5, 2010 Lesson Plan

Pds. 1, 3 & 6:
Josten’s rep was here (get packet from red tray if absent please)
Revisiting one sheet for Frome (it & Invisible Man one sheets are in pd. bskts.)

Pds. 4 & 5:
Finish Intro Writing Ideas
Finish reading Act II (Per. 4)
Finish Act I/II Conflict Worksheet
Homework: Study for Act II Quiz tomorrow!

Oct. 4, 2010 Lesson Plans

Pds. 1, 3 & 6:
MC Practice Exam #2 (schedule asap if absent)

Pds. 4 & 5:
SSR
Return Act 1 Quickwrite
- Blue Correction Code sheet in yellow bin
- Revision due on Wednesday
Organize Portfolio
- Get Portfolio Record from yellow bin

Oct. 1, 2010 lesson plans

Pds. 1, 3 & 6:
Peer Scoring of anchor papers continued
King Lear copies for Tues.

Sept. 30, 2010 Lesson Plans

Pds. 1, 3 & 6:
Submit Frome One Sheet
Frome in class essay (schedule asap if absent)

Pds. 4 & 5:
SSR
Review Act II Study Guide
Read Act II
Per. 4: Read from the top of pg. 196 to the bottom of pg. 200 (Proctor: I – had not reckoned with going’ into court.)
Per. 5: Read from Pg. 195 (Elizabeth: I never heard your mention that before) to Pg. 200
Study for Unit 2 Vocab Quiz tomorrow!

Sept. 28, 2010 lesson plans

Pds. 1, 3 & 6:
Format & review methods for Ethan Frome Exam
Questions for Lit. Glossary due tomorrow
Anchor Papers completed & Peer Scoring begun

Pds. 4 & 5
SSR
Quick review introductory paragraph
Assign Quickwrite
Act 1 movie scene
Act 2 Reading Roles

Sept. 27, 2010 lesson plans

Pds. 1, 3 & 6:
1st Practice Essay- Anchor Scoring
Lit. Glossary (should have been developing since novella began) due Wed; Frome exam on Wed; Frome One sheet (should have been developing since novella began) due Thurs.; in class essay on Frome on Thurs.; M.C. corrections due on Tues.(end of day)

Pds. 4 & 5:
SSR
Introduction Paragraph PowerPoint
(Get notes from friend)
Act 1 Quickwrite

Sept. 23, 2010 lesson plans

Sept. 23

Pds. 1, 3 & 6:
Status of Portfolios, reading of the 3 question prompts, survey for AP one sheets earlier grade level lit. & review of crit. rdg. questions begun
Returned crit. rdg. questions (in bskt if absent)
M.C. corrections due by end of Tues.
Finish Frome for tomorrow bkmarking and questions

Pds. 4 & 5:
SSR
Review Study Guide
Act 1 Quiz
Mob Worksheet

Sept. 22, 2010 Lesson Plans

Pds. 1, 3 & 6:
Discussion of chpts. 7 & 8, lit. elements developed thru plot & link to developing integrated thesis & how all the things we do & discuss connect to lit. interp/analysis
Submit Critical Reading guide (will return tomorrow)
Read & bkmark chpt. 9 & epilogue for Fri.

Pds. 4 & 5:
SSR
Review Study Guide
(Per. 4) Finish Act 1
Conflict Worksheet
Quote sheet is due tomorrow in preparation for the
Act 1 Quiz tomorrow!

Sept. 21, 2010 lesson plans

Sept. 21

Pds. 1, 3 & 6:
1st open ended essay prompt (If absent, schedule asap; 40 min.)
Chpts. 7 & 8 due on Wed. with bkmarking & crit. rdg. guide
Are you coming in to complete MC Practice Exam 1 corrections?

Pds. 4 & 5:
SSR
Review Study Guide
Read Act 1 of the Crucible
- Per. 4: Read from Pg. 180 (Giles Corey: Aye, and well instructed in arithmetic!) to Pg. 188 (Putnam: This woman must be hanged! She must be taken and hanged!)
- Per. 5: Read from Hale’s Entrance to the end of Act 1

Sept. 20, 2010 Lesson Plans

Pds. 1, 3 & 6:
Set up Multiple Choice Exam #1correction format, due date & location (see me if absent)
Continued discussion of Ethan Frome
Read chpts. 7 & 8 for Wed.
Are you creating your AP one sheet & Literary Glossary because we only have chpts. 9 & Epilogue left?
Our 1st in class essay is tomorrow.

Pds. 4 & 5:
SSR
Unit 1 Vocabulary Introduction
Review Study Guide
Read Act 1 of the Crucible
- Per. 4: Read from Pg. 180 (Rebecca: I cannot fathom that.) to (Giles Corey: Aye, and well instructed in arithmetic!)
- Per. 5: Read from Pg. 180 (Rebecca: I cannot fathom that.) to Hale’s Entrance.

Sept. 17, 2010 Lesson Plan

Pds. 1, 3 & 6:
Portfolio Scramble & Collation (if absent, get asap from last yr.’s tchr. & see me to organize please)
Discussion of Ethan Frome continues
Read chpts. 4 -6 with bkmrking & crit. rdg. guide for Monday please

Pds. 4 & 5:
SSR
Portfolio Scramble
Read the Crucible
- P.4: Read from John Proctor’s entrance to Pg. 180 (Rebecca: I cannot fathom that.)
- P.5: Read from John Proctor’s entrance to Pg. 180 (Rebecca: I cannot fathom that.)

Sept. 16 Lesson Plans

Pds. 1, 3 & 6:
Literary Terms Exam (schedule asap if absent please)
Chpts. 2 & 3 with bkmarking & crit. rdg. guide due tomorrow

Pds. 4 & 5:
SSR
Review Study Guide
Read the Crucible
- P.4: Read to John Proctor’s entrance.
- P.5: Read to John Proctor’s entrance.

Sept. 15, 2010 Lesson Plans

Pds. 1, 3 & 6:

Prologue & chpt. 1 discussion (welcome to annotate more in bks. while we read)
Read chpts. 2 & 3 for Fri. with crit. rdg. guide
Review for tomorrow’s literary terms exam

Pds. 4 & 5:
SSR
Pass out Study Guide and Vocabulary Notes
Pick Reading Roles
Start the Crucible
- P.4: Read to Pg. 170 (Abigail: A dress?)
- P.5: Read the Introduction

Sept. 14 lesson plans

Sept. 14, 2010

Pds. 1, 3 & 6:
1st AP Practice Exam (schedule asap if absent please)
Tomorrow – Prologue & chpt. 1 with critical rdg. guide & bkmarking for Ethan Frome
For Thurs. – terms exam

Pds. 4 & 5:
Seating Chart
SSR
Arthur Miller Notes
Reading Roles Sheet

Sept. 13, 2010 Lesson Plans

Pds. 1, 3 & 6:
Submit AP One Sheets for Jane Eyre, Billy Budd, & Invisible Man
Introduction to Ethan Frome Unit (overview)
Critical Reading guide distributed & explained (see me for one if absent)
Literary Glossary discussion with detailed example
Assigned Foreword, Prologue & Chpt. 1 for Wed. (annotate while reading, complete guided reading questions while reading)
First AP Practice Exam tomorrow

Pds. 4 & 5:
PSAT announcements (sign up 9/14-9/21)
Puritanism Quiz
Start SSR with Index Cards

Spet. 10, 2010 lesson plans

Sept. 10, 2010

Pds. 1, 3 & 6:
AP one sheet format wrapped up
One sheets for Jane Eyre, Billy Budd & Invisible Man – due Monday
Bring Ethan Frome for Monday
Are you practicing lit. terms & defs. for next Thurs.?

Pds. 4 & 5:
Turn in Timeline
Puritans with note sheet
SSR starts on Monday

Sept. 9, 2010 lesson plans

Sept. 9, 2010

Pds. 1, 3 & 6:
Distribution of Literary Terms handout (terms exam next Thurs., 16th)
Jane Eyre AP one sheet discussion continues

Pds. 4 & 5:
Review Pictographs
Create your own timeline (Due Friday)
SSR starts on Monday

Sept. 8, 2010 lesson plans

September 8, 2010

Pds. 1, 3 & 6:
Submit Jane Eyre with annotations
Jane Eyre reading quiz (schedule asap if absent)
Discussion begun of AP one sheet for Jane Eyre
Bring Billy Budd

Pds. 4 & 5:
Introduction to early American Literature (See peer for notes)
Read Walam Olum

Sept. 7, 2010

September 7, 2010

Pds. 1, 3 & 6:
Introduction
Course Overview
Summer Work

Pds. 4 & 5:
Introduction
Textbook distribution
Syllabus
“Get to know you” Index Card

AP One Sheet Format

AP One Sheet Format (2 pgs. max.; 9 pt. font min.; use item headers; utilize text evidence as much as possible per item )



Title ________ Author_______ Genre (avoid fiction)______Publication Date(1st edition)_____ Country_____

Historical Context:


Biographical Context:


Characters (include significant minor character(s), with a brief description of each(name, role, significance, adjectives):


Settings, with a brief description of each:


One paragraph plot summary:


Point of view (narration), identify type & provide textual example:


Major Themes, with a brief elaboration of each:


Author's Style (techniques such as figurative devices, imagery, etc.) with examples & commentary:


Two qutoed passages (not used elsewhere), with a brief explanation of the significance of each:


Significance of title (historical, biographical and/or symbolic), if appropriate:

June 13, 2010 lesson plans

June 13, 2010

Pds. 1 & 3:
Poetry Exam format & review methods discussed (on white bd.)
Returned essays (pd. 1 received research papers too)
Updated grade totals distributed
Practice exam begun in class
Study, Study
Bring textbook, writing notes, essay, & research paper on finals day please

June 11, 2010 lesson plans

June 11, 2010

Pds. 0, 4 & 5:
Farewells

Pds. 1 & 3:
Practice Poem discussed
Returned earliest poetry quizzes & began review for poetry final (if absent, please get quizzes from tray)
Distributed review sheet/resource for use with the lit. textbook to review poetry

June 10, 2010 lesson plans

June 10, 2010

Pds. 0, 4 & 5:
Finish Brick of Wisdom

Pds. 1 & 3:
No SSR
Discussion of allusion, theme & tone with Minniver Cheevy wksheet & notes
Theme & tone quiz (schedule asap if absent)
Pd. 1 – addressed all the pretest terms (see a peer if absent); Pd. 3 – began to address them but not complete
Practice Poem wksheet – due tomorrow

June 9, 2010 lesson plans

June 9, 2010

Pds. 0, 4 & 5:
Finish Mandala
Create Brick of Wisdom

Pds. 1 & 3:
No SSR
Discussion of symbol, denotation & connotation with Blake and Plath symbol wksheets & notes
Symbol quiz (schedule asap if absent)
Revisited imagery quiz from yesterday for those who hadn’t finished (schedule if needed)
Homework - Allusion, Theme & Tone Poem wksheet - due tomorrow

June 8, 2010 lesson plans

June 8, 2010

Pds. 0, 4 & 5:
Mandala activity (see me asap if absent please)

Pds. 1 & 3:
No SSR
Review of sonnet form (notes recomposed on whiteboard if needed; see a peer if absent)
Discussion of imagery with notes (see a peer) and applied to last night’s homework on Plath’s poem “Metaphors”
In class only quiz on imagery (schedule asap if absent)
Homework – symbol worksheets – due tomorrow (if absent, retrieve from yellow tray)

June 7, 2010 lesson plans

June 7, 2010

Pds. 0, 4 & 5:
King Lear video

Pds. 1 & 3:
No SSR
Sonnet packet discussed (structure & types) & corrected
Sonnet quiz (schedule asap if absent or in hall completing Fri. work)
Homework – Imagery assignment for Plath poem – due tomorrow (handout in tray if absent)

June 4, 2010 lesson plans

June 4, 2010

Pds. 0, 4 & 5:
Poetry Reading

Pds. 1 & 3:
No SSR
Discussion and notes on How to Read a Poem Strategies (get from a peer if absent asap)
Discussion & application of Rdg. Strategies for Tragedy poem wksheet
In class poem with quiz using Rdg. Strategies (schedule asap if absent)
Homework – distributed sonnet packet - due Monday (if absent, get from yellow tray asap)

June 3, 2010 lesson plans

June 3, 2010

Pds. 0, 4 & 5:
Writing prompt (schedule asap, if absent please)
Return Macbeth text please

Pds. 1 & 3:
SSR (schedule asap if absent please)
Notes & discussion on sound devices (get from a peer; use poem #124 on pg. 668, purple text)
Sound device in class worksheet (schedule asap if absent please)
Homework - Poetry worksheet (see me for this if absent please)

June 2, 2010 lesson plans

June 2, 2010

Pds. 0, 4 & 5:
Macbeth exam (schedule asap if absent please)
Writing prompt tomorrow

Pds. 1 & 3:
SSR (schedule asap if absent);
Submit research paper today by 3 pm whether in attendance or absent
Submission – final, rough, all fact sheets & rubric; must include parenthetical citations (documented correctly) for not commonly known facts, Works Cited documented correctly; facts in citations are from generated from fact sheets;
Keep all research writing handouts/resources for writing portfolio;
Distributed poetry terms pretest (if absent, please get this from me asap);
Began poetry discussion with notetaking - terms and examples with strategies on how to read a poem (see a peer for notes)

June 1, 2010 lesson plans

June 1, 2010

Pds. 0, 4 & 5:
Exam format & review methods (see a peer if absent)
Review Packet distributed (retrieve from yellow tray)
Finished video

Pds. 1 & 3:
SSR
Discussion of research paper submission format (due tomorrow by 3 p.m. whether in attendance or absent)
Submission – final, rough, all fact sheets & rubric; must include parenthetical citations (documented correctly) for not commonly known facts, Works Cited documented correctly; facts in citations are from generated from fact sheets
Introduction to poetry unit presentation (pd. 1 only – poetry terms pretest begun)

May 27, 2010 lesson plans

May 27, 2010

Pds. 0, 4 & 5:
Act 5 quiz (schedule asap if absent please)
Act 5 video begun

Pds. 1 & 3:
Last day of library research – book cart will be available on Tues. per own time if needed; use EDHS online database for online research too; follow rubric & all handouts for drafting of paper
Distributed today Works Cited sample page (follow for yours; last page of research paper)
Homework – get to the library on your own time as needed if you’ve been absent this week please
Research paper is due on Wed., June 2nd by 3 pm whether in attendance or absent that day from class; if absent submit to front office with time stamp

May 26, 2010 lesson plans

May 26, 2010

Pds. 0, 4 & 5:
Finished Act 4 on Video
Act 5 begun (get s. guide from red tray if absent)
Pd. 0 only – read to bottom of pg. 92; Pd. 4 & Pd. 5 – read all of Act 5

Pds. 1 & 3:
Day 3 Library Research - continue fact gathering (pro, con & historical bkground); use online data sources and book cart reference books as needed; see me for more fact/note sheets as needed; record biblio. info. based on our Works Cited hdout; tomorrow is last class day to complete fact/biblio gathering;
Distributed Research Paper Rubric – use the rubric as a revision checklist prior to printing the final copy of your paper; READ AND FOLLOW IT CLOSELY PLEASE; SUBMIT IT AS THE LAST PAGE FOR SCORING;
Homework – get to the library on your own time as needed if you’ve been absent this week please
Research paper is due on Wed., June 2nd by 3 pm whether in attendance or absent that day from class; if absent submit to front office with time stamp

May 25, 2010 lesson plans

May 25, 2010

Pds. 0, 4 & 5:
Act 4 video

Pds. 1 & 3 :
Day 2 library research (continue fact gathering (pro, con & historical bkground); use online data sources and book cart reference books as needed; see me for more fact/note sheets as needed; record biblio. info. based on our Works Cited hdout
Distributed packet on how to write research paper (content, parenthetical citations, etc.) for those who are soon ready to take the facts/notes and begin to compose the actual research narrative content

May 24, 2010 lesson plans

May 24, 2010

Pds. 0, 4 & 5:
Finished Reading of Act 4 with s. guide
Act 4 quiz (schedule asap if absent)

Pds. 1 & 3:
No SSR
1st day of Library Research( Mrs. Guy presentation on online database)
3 handouts - online, book and Works Cited formatting (SEE ME ASAP FOR THEM IF ABSENT ASAP)
By end of class time – determine stance for thesis; gather as many pts. for and against the controversial issue while documenting biblio. info. prior to fact recording

May 21, 2010 lesson plans

May 21, 2010

Pds. 0, 4 & 5:
Act 4 reading: Pd.0 only – read from pg. 60 to pg. 73, line 177; Pd. 4 and Pd. 5 only – read to pg. 70, line 75 (s. guide in tray if absent)
Thank you letters – last day??

Pds. 1 & 3:
No SSR/Assembly Schedule
In class only extended body paragraph on the play (schedule asap if absent)
Homework – select controversial issue research topic for library research next week; email me your topic request and stance (jostark@pylusd.org) for approval prior to Monday when we go to the library to begin research (no 2 students can research the same issue, so first come is first served); approvals of all topics by Sunday, 8 pm

May 20, 2010 lesson plans

May 20, 2010

Pds. 0, 4 & 5:
Finished reading of Act 3
Act 3 quiz (schedule asap please)
Act 4 begun (study guide in tray if absent); Pd.0 only – read to pg. 60, 1st apparition speaks; Pd. 4 & 5- haven’t begun Act 4 yet;
Status of thank you letters?

Pds. 1 & 3:
Glass Menagerie exam (schedule asap if absent please)
Writing notes/strategies for tomorrow’s in class essay posted & discussed on smartboard (get from a peer if absent)
Homework – select controversial issue research topic for library research next week email me your topic request and stance (jostark@pylusd.org) for approval prior to Monday when we go to the library to begin research (no 2 students can research the same issue, so first come is first served)

May 19, 2010 lesson plans

May 19, 2010

Pds. 0, 4 & 5:
Late Start Day
Reading of Act 3 (s. guide in tray if absent); pd. 0 only – read to Scene 4; pd. 4 only – read to pg. 44, Lady Macbeth, “Come on.”; pd. 5 only - read to pg. 48, Macbeth, “Thanks for that!”

Pds. 1 & 3:
Late Start Day
Glass Menagerie exam tomorrow – review methods & exam format posted on whiteboard & discussed;
2 review sheets were distributed (not graded or collected; resource to use for exam review/prep only; in yellow tray if absent)
Continued with Scene 7 on video
Homework – select controversial issue research topic for library research next week email me your topic request and stance (jostark@pylusd.org) for approval prior to Monday when we go to the library to begin research (no 2 students can research the same issue, so first come is first served); PLEASE STUDY FOR THE PLAY EXAM TOMORROW

May 18, 2010 lesson plans

May 18, 2010

Pds. 0, 4 & 5:
Act 2 on Video
Pd. 4 only – Act 2 quiz
Resubmit thank you letter if returned yesterday as such asap

Pds. 1 & 3:
SSR (schedule asap if absent)
Finished reading Scene 7
Scene 7 quiz
Assigned selection of controversial issue for research paper; email me your topic request and stance (jostark@pylusd.org) for approval prior to Monday when we go to the library to begin research (no 2 students can research the same issue, so first come is first served)

May 17, 2010 lesson plans

May 17, 2010

Pds. 0, 4 & 5:
Act 2 quiz (schedule asap if absent)
Thank you letters update (returned for editing/revision or sent)

Pds. 1 & 3:
SSR (schedule asap if absent)
Continued reading Scene 7; Pd. 1 only - from middle of pg. 73 to pg. 92, Jim, “Here – let me-.” Pd. 3 only – from pg. 70, Jim, “Ha,ha.” to bottom of pg. 88
We’ll finish and quiz on Scene 7 tomorrow during class

May 14, 2010 lesson plans

May 14, 2010

Pds. 0, 4 & 5:
Read Act 2 (s. guide in red tray if you need one)
Submit thank you letters please

Pds. 1 & 3:
SSR (Schedule if absent please)
Unit 13 vocab. quiz (schedule asap please)
Began Scene 7 with s.guide (if absent, s. guide is in yellow tray); Pd. 1 only – read to middle of pg. 73 (song lyrics); Pd. 3 only – read to pg. 70, “Ha,ha,” by Jim.

May 13, 2010 lesson plans

May 13, 2010

Pds. 0, 4 & 5:
Work on thank you for mentor/advisor

Pds. 1 & 3:
SSR (schedule asap)
Returned Unit 13 vocab. sent. & defs.
In Class symbolism worksheet (schedule asap if absent)
Homework – study for vocab. quiz please

May 12, 2010 lesson plans

May 12, 2010

Pds. 0, 4 & 5:
Act 1 on Video

Pds. 1 & 3:
SSR (schedule asap if absent)
Submit Unit 13 sent. & defs.
Finished Scenes 5 & 6 on video

May 11, 2010 lesson plans

May 11, 2010

Pds. 0, 4 & 5:
Finished reading Act 1 with s. guide
Act 1 quiz (if absent, please schedule asap)
Thank you letter due this week

Pds. 1 & 3:
SSR (schedule asap if absent please)
Scenes 5 & 6 quiz (schedule asap if absent)
Video
Homework – Unit 13 sent. & defs. due tomorrow

May 10, 2010 lesson plans

May 10, 2010

Pds. 0, 4 & 5:
Began reading Macbeth (distributed playbooks and Act 1 s. guide)
Read to Scene 7 in Pd. 5, Read to Scene 6 in Pd. 4 & read to Scene 5, line 50 in Pd. 0
Thank you letters due this week
Submit Perrine text asap please

Pds. 1 & 3:
SSR (schedule asap if absent)
Finished thru Scene 6
Homework - finish and review Scenes 5 & 6 s. guide for Quiz tomorrow; Unit 13 this week

May 7, 2010

May 7, 2010

Pds. 0, 4 & 5:
Senior Project – discussion & due date for thank you letter; returned bd. Evals with senior project file folders (keep in mind – not inclusive yet so leave file with me still)

Pds. 1 & 3:
SSR (schedule if absent please)
Unit 12 vocab. quiz (schedule if absent0
Unit 13 vocab. given on smartboard for next week
Continued reading Scene 5 with s. guide ( pd. 1 only – read to Tom, “Shall I call him up & ask him right now?”; pd. 3 only – read to end of Scene 5)

May 6, 2010 lesson plans

May 6, 2010

Pds. 0, 4 & 5:
AP LIT/COMP EXAM

Pds. 1 & 3:
SSR (schedule if absent)
Returned Unit 12 vocab.
Finished video thru Scene 4
Distributed s. guide for Scenes 5 & 6
Selected script roles for Scene 5
Homework – study Unit 12

May 5, 2010 lesson plans

May 5, 2010

Pds. 0, 4 & 5:
Study, Study!! Posted explanation of form/pattern in poetry (see a peer if absent) and all review method possibilities
Tomorrow – bring id, black ink pens, several pencils, no cell phones; breakfast between 6:30 am to 7:40 am in 209 (check in with me before going to PE room; welcome to leave backpacks, etc. with me in 209); rest tonight

Pds. 1 & 3:
SSR (schedule asap if absent)
Submit Unit 12 sent. & defs.
Returned Gatsby essay (read codes/comments with correction code sheet) & SAT practice essay
Updated writing portfolio record sheet & collated Gatsby essay & SAT essay into portfolio (if absent, please get them from yellow tray & update accordingly)
Continued watching video
Homework – study vocab.

May 4, 2010 lesson plans

May 4, 2010

Pds. 0, 4 & 5:
Study, Study!

Pds. 1 & 3:
SSR (schedule asap)
Finished reading of scene 4 in both pds.
Scenes 3 & 4 quiz (schedule asap if absent)
Video begun of play
Unit 12 due tomorrow

May 4, 2010 lesson plans

May 4, 2010

Pds. 0, 4 & 5:
Study, Study!!
See me for practice tests on prose or poetry and any questions

Pds. 1 & 3:
SSR (schedule asap if absent please)
Finished reading Scene 4
Scenes 3 & 4 quiz (schedule asap if absent)
Video of play begun
Homework – Unit 12 vocab. sent. & defs. due tomorrow

May 3, 2010 lesson plans

May 3, 2010

Pds. 0, 4 & 5:
Study, Study – available practice materials as needed, just ask

Pds. 1 & 3:
SSR (schedule asap if absent)
Distributed Scenes 3 & 4 s. guide (get from yellow tray if absent please)
Read Scene 3 entirely and up to pg. 36, Amanda: “Where is your wool muffler?” for pd. 3 and pg. 37, stage direction – “The spotlight picks up Amanda on the telephone.” for pd. 1
Homework – finish s. guide up to our reading; we’ll quiz out of scenes 3 & 4 tomorrow since little left of scene 4 to read; Unit 12 due Wed.

April 30, 2010 lesson plans

April 30, 2010

Pds. 0, 4 & 5:
Small Group Poetry Practice
Study, Study!! I have faith in your ability!


Pds. 1 & 3:
SSR (schedule asap if absent)
Unit 12 vocab.

April 29, 2010 lesson plans

April 29, 2010

Pds. 0 & 4 only (reg class session):
STAR testing
Returned poetry essay #2 with student essay to compare
Discussion/Explication of Sexton and Ginsberg poems (wksheets in tray if absent)
Distributed Stark’s synopsis of Perrine’s Sound and Sense (read, review & apply please)


Pd. 3 only (reg. class session):
STAR testing
Finished reading Scene 2 with s. guide
In class only worksheet on scenes 1 & 2

April 26, 2010 lesson plans

April 26, 2010

Pds. 0, 4 & 5:
British periods & poems (spring break packet) discussed/reviewed
Submit chpt. 14 (responses to questions)
Arrive promptly by 9 am for Essay Practice session

Pds. 1 & 3:
SSR (schedule asap)
Began reading the play with s. guide – pd. 1 only – read “Production Notes,” all of Scene 1 & up to middle of pg. 13 of Scene 2 (tomorrow we finish Scene 2, complete in class only wksheet & quiz for Scenes 1 & 2)
Homework – complete s. guide up to our reading

April 22, 2010 lesson plans

April 22, 2010

Pds. 0, 4 & 5:
Poetry Essay #2 (schedule asap if absent please)
Submit chpt. 12 responses
Read chpt. 13 with poems 153-157; there are no questions but complete 1-10 exercises for Fri.
Must see Ms. Cecil if you missed mandatory AP mtg. Tues. or Wed. ASAP. Also, if you have a league competition the day of an AP exam, immediately notify THAT AP TEACHER
Practice Senior Project speeches

Pds. 1 & 3:
SSR (schedule asap if absent)
Returned Unit 11 sent. & defs.
Bio. handout completed (get from tray; copy from peer)
Scenes 1 & 2 s. guide (get from tray)
Homework – study vocab.

April 21, 2010 lesson plans

April 21, 2010

Pds. 0, 4 & 5:
Submit chpt.11 responses to poems
Practice poetry quiz (schedule asap if absent)
Discussion – wrap up of chpt. 9 and 10
Assigned chpt. 12 with poem #142 and questions for tomorrow
Practice for senior bds. On Fri.

Pds. 1 & 3:
Submit Unit 11 vocab.
SSR (schedule asap if absent)
Introduction to next unit of literature – drama terms (schedule to complete if absent)
Bio. notes/handout on Williams (get from tray & complete – see a peer)
Homework – study vocab.

April 20, 2010 lesson plans

April 20, 2010

Pds. 0, 4 & 5:
Multiple Choice Exam – discussion, distribution handout (get from red tray if absent), marked hdout for missed questions, use as guide for reviewing; corrections are mandatory for this practice exam & are due by Tues., 27th-schedule accordingly;
Orange hdout (get from tray if absent) on Am. & Brit Pds. – excellent review for exam;
Senior Board – room #’s and presentation times given (see me asap if absent; practice!!!);
Discussion of Perrine chpt. 8 poems remaining;
Assigned Perrine chpt. 11 with poems #130, 131, & 135 with ques. – due Wed.

Pds. 1 & 3:
SSR (schedule asap if absent)
3rd grade grades to date
STAR pamphlet distributed (get from yellow tray if absent; read it & keep it)
Reviewed SAT essay strategies for brainstorming & drafting
SAT essay (25 min.) (schedule asap if absent!!)
Unit 11 vocab. due tomorrow

April 19, 2010 lesson plans

April 19, 2010

Pds. 0, 4 & 5:
Submit poetry responses to chpt. 9
M. C. Practice Test

Pds. 1 & 3:
SSR (schedule asap if absent)
Completion and discussion of anchor scoring for SAT Essays
Discussion in preparation for tomorrow’s in class only 25 min. SAT essay
Homework – review SAT essay writing notes/hd.outs; Unit 11 due Wed.

April 16, 2010 lesson plans

April 16, 2010

Pds. 0, 4 & 5:
Evals. & section 4 are due today
Submit chpt. 9 responses
Poetry Essay #1 (see me asap if absent)
Read chpt. 9 with poems #103, 104, 105 & 110 (provide responses to ques.too)

Pds. 1 & 3:
SSR (schedule asap if absent)
Unit 11 vocab. for next week (get from a peer if absent)
SAT essay writing – strategies on prompt reading & brainstorming; anchor paper scoring begun using the SAT essay rubric (schedule if absent)

April 15, 2010 lesson plans

April 15, 2010

Pds. 0, 4 & 5:
Thanatopsis discussion; self-correction of questions
Poetry Essay Prompt & Anchor papers distributed (1st poetry essay tomorrow)- discussion & scoring
Submit chpt. 8 responses to questions

Pds. 1 & 3:
No SSR
Finished Writing Section posttest (schedule if incomplete or absent)
2 SAT essay writing handouts given (in yellow tray)
Power pt. on SAT essay writing

April 14, 2010 lesson plans

April 14, 2010

Pds. 0, 4 & 5:
Late start day
Sonnets revisited (returned packets, discussion & self correction)
Assigned chpt. 8 (narrative with poems # 90, 91, 96 & 97 (questions too)

Pds. 1 & 3:
Late start dayNo SSR
Self correction/discussion of practice packet
Began in-class only paragraph/sent. error posttest (schedule if absent;will finish in class Thurs.)

April 13, 2010 lesson plans

April 13, 2010

Pds. 0, 4 & 5:
Spring break project (staple, collate & submit)
Submit the textbooks; bring tomorrow if forgotten today
Sr. Project – speech and interview discussed (hdouts in tray)

Pds. 1 & 3:
SSR (schedule if absent)
SAT – writing section: paragraph revision practice packet (get from tray if absent); test strategies discussed (smartbd.)
Complete practice packet if unfinished for homework

April 1, 2010 lesson plans

April 1, 2010

Pds. 0, 4 & 5:
Poetry Terms Exam
Submit Sec. 1, Sec. 2, Hours Log, RSVP’s and Sr. Questionnaire
Happy Spring Break!
Complete the spring break homework please

Pds. 1 & 3:
SSR (schedule asap if absent)
3rd Qtr. Benchmark (schedule asap if absent)

March 32, 2010 lesson plans

March 31, 2010

Pds. 0, 4 & 5:
Sign up for April 27th or 28th for Practice Test during STAR (see me if absent)
Spring break assignment & text distributed (get from pd. bskt. if absent)
Continued Chpt. 7 discussion
Status of RSVP’s, Questionnaires, Senior Project, Poetry Terms flashcards for tomorrow’s exam

Pds. 1 & 3:
SSR (schedule if absent)
Revisiting of Qtr. 1 benchmark
Tomorrow – Qtr. 3 benchmark

March 30, 2010 lesson plans

March 30, 2010

Pds. 0, 4 & 5:
Discussion of Chpt. 7 poems (groups)
Status of RSVP’s, Questionnaires, Senior Project, Poetry Terms flashcards?

Pds. 1 & 3:
SSR (schedue asap if absent)
Rdg. Comp. Posttest corrected & addressed
Introduction to Sentence Errors (writing section) – discussion, smartboard & practice wksheet (get from yellow tray if absent)

March 29, 2010 lesson plans

March 29, 2010

Pds. 0, 4 & 5:
Submit poetry wksheets
Prose Essay #3 Anchor paper scoring
Revisited Poetry pre-test and sonnet quiz
Poetry terms test, Hrs. log, sections 1 & 2 due on Thurs.

Pds. 1 & 3:
SSR (schedule asap if absent)
Rdg. Comp. practice test discussed and self-corrected
Rdg. Comp. posttest given (schedule asap if absent)
No homework assigned

March 26, 2010 lesson plans

March 26, 2010

Pds. 0, 4 & 5:
Prose Essay #3 (schedule asap if absent please)
Assigned poetry worksheets (2 handouts) – due Monday
Status of RSVP’s, Questionnaires, Senior Project, Poetry Terms flashcards?


Pds. 1 & 3:
SSR (schedule if absent please)
Unit 10 vocab. quiz (schedule if absent)
Rdg. Comp. Section – test strategies given on smartboard & discussed
Completed Rdg. Comp. practice section

March 25, 2010 lesson plans

March 25, 2010

Pds. 0, 4 & 5:
Wrapped up chpt. 6
Submitted chpts. 6 & 7 questions (do so if absent please)
Poetry Practice Test (schedule asap if absent)
Status of RSVP’s, Questionnaires, Senior Project, Poetry Terms flashcards?

Pds. 1 & 3:
SSR (schedule if absent please)
Returned Unit 10 vocab. sent. & defs.
Finished Sent. Comp. Post Quiz (schedule if absent)
2 handouts given – Rdg. Comp Passage Strategies & 291 SAT vocab. words (SYNONYMS) (get from yellow tray)
Homework – study for Unit 10 quiz

March 24, 2010 lesson plans

March 24, 2010

Pds. 0, 4 & 5:
Chpt. 6 poems wrapped up (applied Crit. rdg. strategies discussed yesterday)
Assigned Chpt. 7 with poems 74, 76, 77 & 79 (complete questions also)

Pds. 1 & 3:
SSR (schedule asap if absent)
Submit Unit 10 sent. & defs.
Finished discussion & applied strategies for sent. comp. pretest
Sent. Comp. posttest given(schedule if absent)
Homework – study vocab. for Fri.

March 23, 2010 lesson plans

March 23, 2010

Pds. 0, 4 & 5:
Poetry discussion (revisiting how to read poems, apply symbol and 1st two poems in chpt. 6)

Pds. 1 & 3:
SSR (update card as needed)
Sentence completion – strategies & practice test given (see me if absent)
Homework – Unit 10 sent. & defs. due tomorrow

Mrch 22, 2010 lesson plans

March 22, 2010

Pds. 0, 4 & 5:
Corrections on Poetry Pretest (schedule asap if absent)
Get Distinguished Scholar rsvp’s & senior questionnaire to me asap please

Pds. 1 & 3:
Calendar given for March, April & thru first 2 wks. of May (get from a peer)
SSR (update card if you have a new bk. please)
SAT – introduced Rdg. Comp. section of test on smartboard (discussion)
Handout given on Rdg. Comp. strategies (in yellow tray if absent; read thoroughly)
Began Practice Test (in class only; schedule if absent)
Homework – Unit 10 vocab. due this week

March 19, 2010 lesson plans

March 19, 2010

Pds. 0, 4 & 5:
Poetry Pre-test (see me for scheduling asap)
Distributed Perrine’s Sound & Sense – assigned chpt. 6 – read narrative & poems #61,62,63 & 64. Write responses to the questions. Due Monday

Pds. 1 & 3:
Introduction/Powerpoint to SAT Unit
Assigned Unit 10 vocab. for next week (see a peer for words/parts of speech)

March 18, 2010 lesson plans

March 18, 2010

Pds. 0, 4 & 5:
Calendar given thru AP test (see a peer if absent)
Distributed Distinguished Scholar notices (RSVP & senior responses – complete asap & return to me)
Returned prose essay #2 with prose writing tips (read them closely)
Distributed poetry terms, highlighted known ones (make flashcards; terms exam on April 1st)

Pds. 1 & 3:
Day 2 of Gatsby Essay – finished draft today; staple prompt to back of essay (schedule asap if absent)
Bring Gatsby novel to submit for return tomorrow

March 17, 2010 lesson plans

March 17, 2010

Pds. 0, 4 & 5:
Novella Essay (schedule asap if absent)

Pds. 1 & 3:
Gatsby Essay begins – Day 1 of 2-day in class only essay (schedule asap if absent please)

March 16, 2010 lesson plans

March 16, 2010

Pds. 0, 4 & 5:
Novella Exam (schedule asap, if absent)
Submit char. list & events/timeline template
Collate AP Portfolio if time permits

Pds. 1 & 3
Gatsby Exam (if absent, schedule asap)
Locate & bring to class your essay writing notes for tomorrow’s first day of our 2-day in class only essay on Gatsby

March 15, 2010 lesson plans

March 15, 2010

Pds. 0, 4 & 5:
Submit one sheet & lit. glossary
Wrap up of Sections 2 & 3 (discussion & notes)
Returned crit. rdg. guides & discussed needed items
Review for novella exam tomorrow

Pds. 1 & 3:
Novel exam format & review methods given (get from a peer if absent)
Finished video
Homework – study, study for novel exam tomorrow; locate writing notes for in class only 2-day essay on Wed. & Thurs.

March 12, 2010 lesson plans

March 12, 2010

Pds. 0, 4 & 5:
Section 3 quiz
Submit Section 2/3 questions
Discussion continued for Section 2
One Sheet & lit. Glossary due on Mon.

Pds. 1 & 3:
Finished in class color assoc. wksheet (focus on color phrases for chpts. 5, 6, 7 & end of 9) (schedule asap if absent)
Distributed two review sheets – due Monday (get from yellow tray if absent)

March 11, 2010 lesson plans

March 11, 2010

Pds. 0, 4 & 5:
Sections 1 & 2 discussion & notes continue (see a peer if absent)
Section 3 due tomorrow

Pds. 1 & 3:
Symbolism discussion & handout with symbol worksheet (in class only- see me if absent please)
No homework

March 10, 2010 lesson plans

March 10, 2010

Pds. 0.4 & 5:
Section 2 quiz (schedule asap if absent)
Section 1 discussion & notes continue
Submit Section 2 questions
Section 3 assigned for Fri. with critical rdg. questions ( one sheet & lit. glossary due on Mon., exam on Tues., essay on Wed.)

Pds. 1 & 3:
Chpt. 8 & 9 quizzes (schedule asap if absent)
Continued working on color assoc. wksheet (schedule if absent)
No homework

March 9, 2010 lesson plans

March 9, 2010

Pds. 0, 4 & 5:
Anchor paper & peer scoring for Prose essay #2
Section 2 due tomorrow

Pds. 1 & 3:
Finished thru chpt. 7 on video
Read chpt. 9 with s. guide & vocab.
Quizzes on chpts. 8 & 9 due tomorrow
Schedule counseling appt. if you missed registration yesterday

March 8, 2010 lesson plans

March 8, 2010

Pds. 0, 4 & 5:
Prose Essay #2 (schedule asap if absent)
Section 2 due on Wed.

Pds. 1 & 3:
Registration for senior year w/counselors (if absent, make an appt. asap w/counselor)
Chpt. 8 due on Tues.

March 5, 2010 lesson plans

March 5, 2010

Pds. 0, 4 & 5:
Section 1 Quiz (schedule asap if absent)
Submit Section 1 crit. rdg. guide for credit
Section 1 discussion & notes begun
Section 2 assigned with critical rdg. guide for Wed.

Pds. 1 & 3:
Chpt. 7 quiz revisited (if absent see me please)
Chpt. 8 assigned for Tues.
Study guide for chpts. 8 & 9 distributed (get from tray if absent)
Video begun for chpts. 5-7
Homework – read chpt. 8 w/s. guide & bring completed registration materials (we register on Mon)

March 4, 2010 lesson plans

March 4, 2010

Pds. 0, 4 & 5:
Prose Essay – anchor scoring then peer scoring
Observation sheet given for Prose essay #1 (see me for one if absent)
H. D. – Section 1 due tomorrow

Pds. 1 & 3:
Finished chpt. 6 notetaking (get from a peer if absent)
Chpt. 7 quiz (schedule asap if absent)
Distributed notetaking sheet for chpt. 7 (if absent get from yellow tray)
Assigned completion of chpt. 7 notetaking - due tomorrow
Reminder – registration on Monday

March 3, 2010 lesson plans

March 3, 2010

Pds. 0, 4 & 5:
Prose Practice Essay #1 (schedule asap if absent please)
Work on Section 1 of novella for Fri.

Pds. 1 & 3:
Chpt. 6 quiz (schedule asap if absent)
Notetaking (hdout in tray if absent) discussed & completed for chpts. 4-6 (get from a peer if absent)
No homework (make sure you’re thru 7; it was due today)

March 2, 2010 lesson plans

March 2, 2010

Pds. 0, 4 & 5:
Prose quickwrites returned
Discussion of the Prose Style Elements (1-15) and general overview for tomorrow’s essay and prompt
Intro. to Heart of Darkness – Section 1 with critical rdg. guide due on Fri.
Distributed critical rdg. guide, char. list with template (complete while reading the novella) and bio./historical context with map (we read this in class; read if absent before starting novella); ap one sheet & lit. glossary (min. of 5 uncommon elements due on day of exam
Homework - review for tomorrow’s first prose essay

March 1, 2010 lesson plans

March 1, 2010

Pds. 0, 4 & 5:
Multiple choice Practice Exam (schedule asap if absent please)

Pds. 1 & 3:
Study guide for chpt. 7 distributed (see me for one if absent)
Read chpt. 7 for tomorrow with s. guide & vocab.
Homework – finish chpt. 7; EAP Essay tomorrow; registration next week

Feb. 26, 2010 lesson plans

Feb. 26, 2010

Pds. 0, 4 & 5:
Syntax template discussed (powerpt. – see me)
Syntax paragraph composed during pd. (schedule if absent)

Pds. 1 & 3:
Chpts. 4 & 5 on video
Remainder of pd. – working on color association wksheet or reading chpt. 6 with s. guide & vocab. list
Homework – chpt. 6 due on Monday

Feb. 25, 2010 lesson plans

Feb. 25, 2010

Pds. 0, 4 & 5:
Discussion & notes on hyphen, dash and sentence types (see a peer asap)
Syntax paragraph drafting (schedule asap if absent)

Pds. 1 & 3:
Chpt. 4 discussion
Chpt. 5 quiz (schedule asap if absent)
Remainder of pd. spent updating color association wksheet thru chpts. 4 & 5
No homework

Feb. 24, 2010 lesson plans

Feb. 24, 2010

Pds. 0, 4 & 5:
Finish brainstorming for identifiable syntax with evid.
M.C. Prose Exam #2 correction due by Thurs., 1:45

Pds. 1 & 3:
Chpt. 4 quiz (schedule asap if absent please)
Distributed chpts. 5 & 6 s. guide & EAP letter (essay next Tues., 3/2) (get hdouts from yellow tray please
Assigned chpt. 5 due tomorrow (use vocab. list & complete s. guide while reading)

Feb. 19, 2010 lesson plans

Feb. 19, 2010

Pds. 0, 4 & 5:
Submit research paper for senior project
Syntax para. format discussed (see a peer if absent)
Returned prose excerpt & began brainstorming of all the syntax types located in the excerpt with evidence – attached & collected (schedule if absent please)

Pds. 1 & 3:
Finished video thru chpt. 3 (schedule if absent)
Remainder of pd. – continued with color assoc. wksheet
Assigned chpt. 4 with vocab. list & s. guide for Wed.

Feb. 18, 2010

Feb. 18, 2010

Pds. 0, 4 & 5:
Compose in class only tone para. based on excerpt
Complete & make corrections on prose test #2 (if unfinished, you’ll need to come in on your own time please)

Pds. 1 & 3:
No SSR
Finished in class only setting worksheet
Continued working on in class only color association worksheet (schedule if absent please)
Began chpts. 1-3 on video

Feb. 17, 2010 lesson plans

Feb. 17, 2010

Pds. 0, 4 & 5:
Introduction to Syntax - notes & discussion (get from a peer if absent)
Gave prose excerpt to read with identifying tones (must schedule time if absent)

Pds. 1 & 3:
Discussion & completion of Notetaking handout (covers chpts. 1 -3; if absent, handout is in yellow tray)
No homework

Feb. 16, 2010 lesson plans

Feb. 16, 2010

Pds. 0, 4 & 5:
Prose Practice Exams – corrections finished on #1-13 then #24-36 completed & scored then corrections begun

Pds. 1 & 3:
No SSR or vocab. this week
Finish in class only Setting worksheet (use chpts. 1-3, open book; follow minimums carefully)
Began in class only Color Association worksheet (use chpts. 1-3, open book; follow directions carefully)
No homework

Feb. 12, 2010 lesson plans

Feb. 12, 2010

Pds. 0, 4 & 5:
Prose excerpt with organization paragraph (schedule asap if absent please)
Research paper due on the 19th for senior project

Pds. 1 & 3:
No SSR
Unit 9 vocab. quiz (schedule asap if absent please)
Setting worksheet returned – in class only(minimums given for descriptive details; open book; see me to schedule time please)
No homework

Feb. 11, 2010 lesson plans

Feb. 11, 2010

Pds. 0, 4 & 5:
Discussion of organization template with student sample of template and paragraph distributed (in red tray if absent)
Continue m. choice corrections; submit corrections
Assigned on separate sheet – reading next prose passage with completion of questions # 24 thru 36

Pds. 1 & 3:
No SSR
Returned Unit 9 vocab. sent. & defs
Chpt. 3 quiz (schedule asap if absent)
Discussion of chpts. 1 & 2 (revisited pgs. 1 & 2 & last pg. of chpt. 1); focus on character and setting with symbolism
Homework – study Unit 9 for vocab. quiz tomorrow

Feb. 10, 2010 lesson plans

Feb. 10, 2010

Pds. 0, 4 & 5:
Submit pt. of view & tone paragraghs (staple excerpt behind it)
Discussion & notes on Organization, Structure, Form (get from a peer if absent)
Handouts (Jewitt excerpt and worksheet) – due tomorrow
Corrections

Pds. 1 & 3:
Submit Unit 9 vocab.
Chpt. 2 quiz (schedule asap)
SSR - Finish reading chpt. 3 with s. guide & vocab. (focus on setting, details/description, imagery, & symbolism while reading)
Homework-finish chpt.3 with s. guide for Thurs.; study Unit 9 for Fri.

Feb. 9, 2010 lesson plans

Feb. 9, 2010

Pds. 0, 4 & 5:
Revisiting of pt. of view
Redraft as needed pt. of view/tone para. for tomorrow (staple new draft in front of old draft; submit both please)

Pds. 1 & 3
Pt. of view in our novel (a significant focus) discussion (see a peer as needed)
Chpt. 1 quiz (if absent, schedule asap)
Narrator worksheet – in class only (schedule as needed asap)
Assigned 1st half of chpt. 3 for tomorrow; complete s. guide while reading (in yellow tray if absent)
SSR (schedule asap if absent)
Homework – Unit 9 due tomorrow with 1st half of chpt. 3

Feb. 8, 2010 lesson plans

Feb. 8, 2010

Pds. 0, 4 & 5:
Discussion & student sample of tone & detail for “Adam Bede”
Submit “Bede” paragraphs
Discussion of pt. of view with handout/resource (get from tray if absent)
Assigned typed 2 para. response (tone & pt. of view) for “Madame Bovary” (excerpt in tray if absent)
Continued with multiple choice corrections

Pds. 1 & 3:
Unit 9 vocab. assigned for this week
SSR (schedule asap if absent)
Novel & 2 novel handouts (guided vocab. & s. guide) distributed (in red tray if absent)
Read first 2 pgs. with class (exposition & pt. of view)
Remainder of pd. spent reading (chpts. 1 & 2; complete s. guide while reading; use vocab. handout while reading; both are sequential)
Homework – finish reading through chpt. 2 for tomorrow; Unit 9 sent. & defs. due on Wed.

Feb. 5, 2010 lesson plans

Feb. 5, 2010

Pds. 0, 4 & 5:
Complete, assess & make corrections on Prose Excerpt Practice Test (give rationale for incorrect response & provide the letter of your corrected answer, a detailed explanation of it & incorporate the “prose term” the question utlilizes)
Discussion & notes on Detail (gave format for detail paragraph)
Homework – compose a tone paragraph & a detail paragraph for Monday (typed, 12 pt. font)

Pds. 1 & 3:
No SSR
Finished “Bernice Bobs Her Hair” video (focus on story & historical/setting context) (if absent, must schedule to see for quiz)
Unit 8 vocab. quiz (if absent, schedule asap please)
Gave Unit 9 vocab. for next week (see a peer if absent)

Feb. 4, 2010 lesson plans

Feb. 4, 2010

Pds. 0, 4 & 5:
Discussion and submission of Tone and Diction paragraphs for James’ passage (read student example also)
Began Prose Excerpt Practice Test (schedule if absent)

Pds. 1 & 3:
SSR (schedule if absent)
Returned Unit 8 vocab. sent. & defs.
Began “Bernice Bobs Her Hair” video (focus on story & historical/setting context) (if absent, must schedule to see for quiz)
Homework – study Unit 8 vocab. for Fri. quiz

Feb. 3, 2010 lesson plans

Feb. 3, 2010

Pds. 0, 4 & 5:
Discussion and submission of Tone Paragraph for “The Rattler”
Discussion and format (get from a peer if absent) for 2 para. assignment for Henry James’ excerpt – due tomorrow (focus in para. 1 on tone & diction in para.2)

Pds. 1 & 3:
Submit Unit 8 vocab.
SSR (schedule asap if absent)
Bio. article (see me for class copy) & Bio. worksheet (see red tray & a peer for notes)
Study Unit 8 vocab. for Fri. quiz


Feb. 3, 2010

Pds. 0, 4 & 5:
Discussion and submission of Tone Paragraph for “The Rattler”
Discussion and format (get from a peer if absent) for 2 para. assignment for Henry James’ excerpt – due tomorrow (focus in para. 1 on tone & diction in para.2)

Pds. 1 & 3:
Submit Unit 8 vocab.
SSR (schedule asap if absent)
Bio. article (see me for class copy) & Bio. worksheet (see red tray & a peer for notes)
Study Unit 8 vocab. for Fri. quiz

Feb. 2, 2010 lesson plans

Feb. 2, 2010

Pds. 0, 4 & 5:
“The Rattler” analyzed and discussed with tone applied; introduced adj. noun format for tone as 3rd option
Assigned 3 sent. paragraph: 1st of tone within thesis; 2nd & 3rd of details that validate each tone (integrate commentary within those two sentences

Pds. 1 & 3:
SSR (schedule if absent)
Revisited Crucible essay for Reflection Handout responses; considered ALL Correction codes (A thru D) for 2nd semester improvement focus
Homework – Unit 8 vocab. due tomorrow

Feb. 1, 2010 lesson plans

Feb. 1, 2010

Pds. 0, 4 & 5:
Feb. calendar
Returned several papers (see pd. bskt. please)
Prose Assignment – in class only (see me if absent)
Prose Assignment – 2 handouts; read & complete (see me if absent)

Pds. 1 & 3:
Feb. calendar
Returned essays & writing portfolios (if absent see me asap please)
2 handouts given (record sheet & reflection sheet) (see me if absent; completed & discussed
SSR (schedule if absent)
Unit 8 vocab. given for this week (see a peer if absent)

Jan. 26, 2010 lesson plans

Jan. 26, 2010

Pds. 0, 4 & 5:
Study for finals

Pds. 1 & 3:
Pd. 1 only – completed final on the play & submitted essay (attach orange prompts behind the essay; return The Crucible essay too)
Pd. 3 only – study & submitted essay (attach orange prompts behind the essay; return The Crucible essay too)

Jan. 25, 2010 lesson plans

Jan. 25, 2010

Pds. 0, 4 & 5:
Submit Tess one sheet
Returned Tess quizzes
Tess comprehension review (see me if absent)

Pds. 1 & 3:
No SSR
Finished Reading Act 2: read from middle of pg. 95 to end, including production notes & Pd. 3 – read from top 1/3 of pg. 90 to end, including production notes
Act 2 review sheet (see me if absent)
Exam format & review methods discussed & on white board (prep for finals)
Personal Narrative Essay due tomorrow by 3 pm (attach orange prompts)

Jan.22, 2010 lesson plans

Jan. 22, 2010

Pds. 0,4 & 5:
Tess exam format
AP one sheet (Lear returned; Tess due on Mon.) – discussion of significance of AP one sheet items

Pds.1 & 3:
No SSR
Unit 7 vocab. quiz (schedule asap if absent)
Act 2 begun with handout (get from yellow tray if absent): Pd. 1 - read to middle of pg. 95 & Pd. 3 – read to top 1/3 of pg. 90
Work on personal narrative essay – due Tues. by 3 pm (returned old essay as writing tool, check correction codes; use all writing resources; see me as needed)

Jan. 21, 2010 lesson plans

Jan. 21, 2010

Pds. 0, 4 & 5:
Discussion of Phases 6 & 7 begun
AP one sheet on “Tess” due Monday

Pds. 1 & 3:
No SSR
returned Unit 7 vocab. sent. & defs.
Act 1 quiz
Distributed essay prompt (2 orange handouts; get from yellow tray if absent)
Discussion of essay prompt – due 1/26 by 3 pm whether in attendance or absent; available for one-on-one as needed; follow handouts for guided instruction & revision suggestions
Study tonight for Unit 7 vocab. quiz

Jan. 20, 2010 lesson plans

Jan. 20, 2010

Pds. 0, 4 & 5:
Finished discussion of Phase 5 and “Tess’s Lament”
Discussion of Phases 6 & 7 due
AP one sheet on “Tess” due Monday

Pds. 1 & 3:
Submit Unit 7 vocab. sent. & defs.
No SSR
Finished reading act 1: Pd. 1 – from bottom of pg. 48 & Pd. 3 – from middle of pg. 45(please come in during 0 pd. or break & read that since I only have a class set of play books-thanks)
Remainder of pd. spent completing Act 1 s. guide & reviewing in preparation for Act 1 quiz tomorrow)
Study vocab. for Fri. quiz

Jan. 19, 2010 lesson plans

Jan. 19, 2010

Pds. 0, 4 & 5:
Prose Unit – tone handout (get from tray); analysis for tone thru sentences
Discussion of tone and style analysis para. format
Phases 6 & 7 due tomorrow with wksheets
M.C. corrections due by end of 5th

Pds. 1 & 3:
SSR (schedule asap if absent)
Unit 7 sent. & defs. due tomorrow
Continued reading of Act 1: Pd. 1 – read from 1/3 of pg. 27 to bottom of pg. 48 & Pd. 3 – read fro middle of pg. 25 to middle of pg. 47 (please come in during 0 pd. or break & read that since I only have a class set of play books-thanks)

Jan. 15, 2010 lesson plans

Jan. 15, 2010

Pds. 0, 4 & 5:
Phases 4 & 5 quiz (schedule asap if absent)
Discussion of phase 5 begun
Multiple wksheets(get from red tray) for Tess; complete novel with wksheets due on Wed.

Pds. 1 & 3:
SSR (schedule asap if absent)
Unit 6 vocab. quiz (schedule asap) with updating of Act 1 wksheet thru our rdg.
Continued Act 1 reading – Pd. 1 – read from bottom of pg. 23 to 1/3 of pg. 27 & Pd. 3 – read from bottom of pg. 16 to middle of pg. 25(please come in during 0 pd. or break & read that since I only have a class set of play books-thanks)
Gave Unit 7 vocab. due next week

January 14, 2010 lesson plans

Jan. 14, 2010

Pds. 0, 4 & 5:
Prose terms quiz (if absent, see me asap please)
Discussion of Prose student essays with scoring & rubric
Phase 5 due tomorrow

Pds. 1 & 3:
SSR (schedule asap if absent)
Reading of Act 1: pd. 1 – read from pg. 7 to bottom of pg. 23 & Pd. 3 – read from beginning of Act 1 to bottom of pg. 16 (please come in during 0 pd. or break & read that since I only have a class set of play books-thanks)
Distributed Act 1 reading guide (complete while reading script; if absent get from yellow tray)
Homework – study Unit 6 vocab. for tomorrow’s quiz(returned your sent. & defs. today)

Jan. 13, 2010 lesson plans

Jan. 13, 2010

Pds. 0, 4 & 5:
Returned & brief discussion of open ended essay #5 with observation sheet (read essay & highlight applicable items)
Introduction to Prose Unit (2 handouts; read both and apply mnemonic device for tomorrow’s quiz on 15 prose elements)
Read 1 student essay & identified prose elements in it

Pds. 1 & 3:
Submit Unit 6 vocab. sent. & defs.
SSR (schedule asap if absent)
Wrap up of “Walden” sections (see a peer if absent)
Pd. 1 began the play through second page of the script (please come in during 0 pd. or break & read that since I only have a class set of play books-thanks)
Homework – study Unit 6 vocab. for quiz Fri.

Jan. 12, 2010 lesson plans

Jan. 12, 2010

Pds. 0, 4 & 5:
Tess discussion thru Phase 4
Phase 5 due Fri.
Multiple choice Exam corrections – please come in during this week

Pds. 1 & 3:
SSR (schedule asap if absent please)
Finished “Walden” presentations (get from a peer if absent)
Homework-Unit 6 sent. & def. due tomorrow

Jan. 11, 2010 lesson plans

Jan. 11, 2010

Pds. 0, 4 & 5:
Senior Project clarification of assignments & dates updated (see a peer)
Wrapping up Phases 1-3 wksheet discussion begun on Fri.
Keep reading Phase 5 of Tess with wksheets

Pds. 1 & 3:
SSR (schedule if absent)
Unit 6 vocab. this week (get from a peer if absent)
Continued “Walden” presentations (both pds. into Section 8; get from a peer if absent)
Homework – start Unit 6 vocab. sent. & defs.

Jan. 8, 2010 lesson plans

Jan. 8, 2010

Pds. 0, 4 & 5:
Bring Senior Project handbook on Monday please
Phase 3 wksheet given, completed in groups and discussion begun (collected wksheet end of pd.
Assigned Phase 5 for next Fri. 1/5 with wksheets (in yellow tray if absent)

Pds. 1 & 3;
SSR (schedule please)
Unit 5 vocab. quiz (schedule asap)
Continued presentations for ”Walden” – get notes from a peer to update your wksheet if absent

Jan. 7, 2010 lesson plans

Jan. 7, 2010

Pds. 1, 4 & 5:
Phase 3 quiz (schedule asap if absent please)
Phase 4 reading & wksheets due tomorrow

Pds. 1 & 3:
SSR (schedule asap if absent)
Presentations continued for “Walden” (get notes from a peer for sections presented)
Homework-Study Unit 5 for Fri. quiz (returned sent. & defs. in pd. bskts.)

Jan. 6, 2010 lesson plans

Jan. 6, 2010

Pds. 0, 4 & 5:
Wrap up thru Phase 3 discussion with wksheets
Phases 1-3 Quiz tomorrow (format given in class)
Continue reading thru phase 4 with wksheets due Fri.; review for tomorrow’s quiz

Pds. 1 & 3:
Submit Unit 5 vocab. sent. & defs.
SSR (schedule asap if absent please)
Groups discussed sections and section 1 presented
Homework – study vocab.

Jan. 5, 2010 lesson plans

Jan. 5, 2010

Pds. 0, 4 & 5:
Continued discussion of Tess with worksheets
Continue reading Phase 4 for Friday
Distributed the 2 Phase 4 worksheets

Pds. 1 & 3:
SSR (schedule asap if absent please)
Finish reading of “Walden” excerpt in textbook (pg. 381)
Assigned section of worksheet; complete section questions for tomorrow
Homework – assigned section questions due tomorrow with Unit 5 vocab. sentences & defs.

January 4, 2010 lesson plans

Jan. 4, 2009

Pds. 0, 4 & 5:
January Calendar with final exam schedule
Began discussion of Tess
Assigned Phase 4 for Friday

Pds. 1 & 3:
January Calendar with final exam schedule
SSR (schedule asap)
Unit 5 vocab assigned for this week (posted on smartboard)
Classwork assigned – begin reading “Walden” excerpt in textbook (pg. 381); handout distributed (get from yellow trays if absent please)