Dec. 16, 2011 Announcement

MY BIOPSY RESULTS -  BENIGN!  I AM SO BLESSED! WHAT A THANKFUL GIFT FOR THE HOLIDAY!  WORDS CANNOT EXPRESS MY APPRECIATION FOR ALL OF YOUR LOVE AND SUPPORT.  IT MEANT THE WORLD TO ME! ENJOY! I WILL SEE YOU ON THE 3RD! 

Dec. 16, 2011 lesson plans

Pds. 1 & 5:

Tess Exam (if absent, I am available 1/3, Tues. morn by 7 am)

Submit One sheet & Phases 1-7 (keep bio., vocab. maps)

Secret Elf exchange

Happy Holidays & Enjoy Winter Break Everyone!



Pds. 2, 4 & 6:

Wrap up in class Essay (submit draft, rubric then document analysis sheets; keep bkground essay & documents please)

Secret Elf exchange

Happy Holidays & Enjoy Winter Break Everyone!

Dec. 15, 2011 lesson plans

Pds. 1 & 5:

Phase 7 discussion

Format & review methods for exam

Returned s. guides for review use; bring back tomorrow

Due tomorrow – one sheet & collection of Phases 1-7 s. guides



Pds. 2, 4 & 6:

2nd day of drafting in class essay (schedule if absent)

Last day tomorrow for in class essay

Dec. 14, 2011 lesson plans

Pds. 1 & 5:

Discussion of phase 6

Phase 7 due tomorrow



Pds. 2, 4 & 6:

Formatted in class essay (on whiteboard if absent when you return)

Discussion of “best evidence” in documents

Began thrashing out best evidence, outlining and drafting intro paragraph

Essay due Friday with class periods accommodated on thurs. & fri.

Dec. 9, 2011 lesson plans

Pds. 1 & 5:

Secret Elf exchange (bring by Fri., 12/16)

Submit re-drafted proposal (return original too; don’t staple)

Submit tone & diction paragraphs for James excerpt

Discussion of James excerpt – interpretation

Homework – redraft tone & diction paragraphs if needed for Monday



Ps. 2, 4 & 6:

Secret Elf exchange (bring by fri., 12/16)

Unit 4 vocab. quiz (schedule asap if absent)

Group activity started on gothic allegory for “Masque…”

Dec. 8, 2011 lesson plans

Pds. 1 & 5:

Discussion and powerpts. for diction analysis & paragraph drafting

Tone & diction student sample for Douglass’s excerpt (if absent, get from red tray)

Draft tone & diction paragraphs for James excerpt (distributed today)

Secret elf exchange (see me if absent)



Pds. 2, 4 & 6:

No SSR

Returned Unit 4 vocab.

Wrapped up discussion of gothic allegory, “Masque of the Red Death”

“Masque” quiz (schedule asap if absent)

Jotted down 7 deadly sins with 7 room colors

Homework – speculate color & sin pairings for tomorrow; study for Unit 4 vocab. quiz

Secret elf exchange (see me if absent)

Dec. 7, 2011 lesson plans

Pds. 1 & 5:

Phases 4 & 5 quiz wrapped up

Pd. 1 – holiday hunt!

Returned proposals – revisions due on Fri. (bring initial proposal too)



Pds. 2, 4 & 6:

No SSR

Discussion of “Masque of the Red Death” with beginning of visual imagery drawing

Submit Unit 4 sent. & defs.

Are you studying for Fri. vocab. quiz?

Dec. 6, 2011 lesson plans

Pds. 1 & 5:



Phases 4 & 5 quiz (schedule asap if absent please)

Pd. 1 – holiday hunt!



Pds. 2, 4 & 6:

Read “Masque of the Red Death” aloud & completed wksheet packet while reading

Homework – finish short story & packet for tomorrow (quiz/application activity tomorrow too)

Unit 4 vocab. due tomorrow

Dec. 6, 2011 lesson plans

Pds. 1 & 5:


Discussion of Douglass’s tones


Submit tone paragraph


Began diction notes/powerpt.






Pds. 2, 4 & 6:


Shared qtr. 1 benchmark results – awesome.


Pds. 4 & 6 - essays returned (in pd. bskt. if absent) – reread prompt, essay, rubric & correction codes to improve for next essay


Gothic & allegory continues.


Introduced Poe & short story, “The Masque of the Red Death (pg. 455)


Distributed short story wksheet packet (if absent, get from yellow tray)


Story begins tomorrow.


Homework – work on Unit 4 vocab. – due wed.

Dec. 2, 2011 lesson plans

Pds. 1 & 5:

Tone (style devices 1 & 2)discussion cont. – shared templates for 2 prose excerpts

Distributed “Slave Narrative” – read & draft tone topic sentence & minimum of two commentary sentences – due monday

Submit Proposal today

Are you looking up tone words you don’t know?



Pds. 2, 4 & 6:

No SSR

Discussion of symbols and allegory (powerpt)

Applied discussion to “Devil & Tom Walker”

Quiz on “Devil & Tom Walker” (schedule if absent; I will be here 0 pd. on Monday too)

Unit 4 vocabulary given – due next week; same schedule as last qtr.

Dec. 1, 2011 lesson plans

Pds. 1 & 5:

Tone discussion & powerpt.

Tone hdout & “Rattler” reading excerpt assigned

Complete a tone template for “Rattler” & “Dombey & Sons”



Pds. 2, 4 & 6:

No SSR

Am. Lit. powerpt.

Gothic focus

Began in class reading of “Devil & Tom Walker”

Complete rdg. as homework, along with wksheet (in yellow tray if absent) – due tomorrow

Nov. 30, 2011 lesson plans

Pds. 1 & 5:

Mnemonic quiz (schedule asap if absent)

M. choice exam 4 corrections due fri., 12/9, 2:45 – shared observations

Discussion of 15 style devices

Sr. project proposals due on fri.



Pds. 2, 4 & 6:

No SSR

Context clue in class only wksheet (schedule if absent)

Visual Imagery hdout assigned (if absent, get from yellow bskt.) – due tomorrow; follow directions carefully for visual & paragraph

Nov. 28, 2011 lesson plans

Pds. 1 & 5:


Discussion of phases 4 & 5






Pds. 2, 4 & 6:


No SSR


Introduction to Jonathan Edwards & the “Great Awakening”


Assigned “Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God” – pg. 153 with s. guide (in yellow tray, if absent) - due tomorrow; focus on tone, message/theme, & imagery

Nov. 22, 2011 lesson plans

Pds. 1 & 5:

Multiple choice Practice Exam #4 (schedule asap, if absent; thanks goes to band students who came in this morning – I do appreciate you)

All things Phases 4 & 5 due on Monday

Distributed Phases 4 & 5 crit. rdg. wksheets (if absent, get from red tray)



Pds. 2, 4 & 6:

No SSR

Qtr. 1 benchmark assessment given (if absent, schedule asap)

Nov. 21, 2011 lesson plans

Pds. 1 & 5:

Distributed handout on significant quotables from Tess; paired/share activity

Submit lit. glossary

See me asap for your senior project idea & approval



Pds. 2, 4 & 6:

No SSR

Pd. 2 got essays back today

Reviewed irony & tone for tomorrow’s qtr. 1 benchmark test (worth pts.)

Nov. 18, 2011 lesson plans

Pds. 1 & 5:

Submit parent letter

Phase 3 discussion begun

Submit Phase 1 & 2 worksheets

Lit. glossary due Monday

Perspective mentor/advisor ideas due Monday



Pds. 2, 4 & 6:

No SSR

Day 3 of in class essay – last day of drafting (if absent schedule 50 min. of time you missed please)

No homework

Nov. 17, 2011 lesson plans

Pds. 1 & 5:

Covergence of the Twain – pair/share activity

Letter due tomorrow

All things phase 3 due tomorrow

Lit. glossary due Monday



Pds. 2, 4 & 6:

No SSR

2nd day of 3 day in class only essay (if absent schedule 50 min. of time you missed please)

Nov. 16, 2011 lesson plans

Pds. 1 & 5:

Tess discussion continues

Lit. glossary (2 elements) due on Mon

All things Phase 3 due on Fri.



Pds. 2, 4 & 6:

No SSR

Drafting of in class only essay continued (if absent schedule 50 min. of time you missed please)

Nov. 15, 2011 lesson plans

Pds. 1 & 5:

Tess discussion – all things Phase 2

Returned lit. glossaries



Ps. 2, 4 & 6:

No SSR

End of Act 4 video

Qtr. grades given

Introduced in class essay (reading prompt & brainstorming)

Distributed prompt (if absent, I owe you 10 min.); recollected end of pd.

Nov. 14, 2011 lesson plans

Pds. 1 & 5:

Senior Project handbook distributed

Read thoroughly & mark all due dates/assignments in your planners/agendas NOW please

All things Phase 2 tomorrow

Distributed parent/guardian agreement – due fri.



Pds. 2, 4 & 6:

Part 2 of Crucible exam

Submit concluding para qwrite

Nov. 10, 2011 lesson plans

Pds. 1 & 5:


Brief discussion of idea seeds for senior project


Tess phase 1 discussion continued






Pds. 2, 4 & 6:


No SSR


Crucible exam (schedule asap please; qtr. grades due on Tues.)


Distrubuted concluding para writing notes, conc. para prompt & transitions resources handout (in yellow tray, if absent)


Homework - Concluding para – due Monday


Part 2 of exam on Monday & 3 days next week in class essay


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Nov. 9, 2011 lesson plans

Pds. 1 & 5:

Open ended essay #5

Tess continues tomorrow



Pds. 2, 4 & 6:

Act 4 quiz

Act 3 & 4 vocab. quiz

Exam format & review methods given

Homework – study for Crucible exam tomorrow (part 2 of exam on Monday)

Nov. 8, 2011 lesson plans

Pds. 1 & 5:

Phase 1 of Tess

Returned open ended essay #4 (in pd. bskt. if absent)

Reread essay, highlight ob. sheet & review one sheets for open ended essay 5 tomorrow



Pds. 2, 4 & 6:

No SSR

Submit redrafted body para. (staple rewrite to front of 1st draft)

Pd. 2 only – read to 239, Proctor, “This woman never thought she done the devil’s work.” We will quiz out of Act 4 tomorrow; wrap up s. guide with rdg.

Pd. 4 only - read from pg. 234, Eliz., “I think that be the devil’s argument.” to end & quizzed on Act 4 (if absent, schedule asap)

Pd. 6 only – read from pg. 232, Danforth, “There will be no postponement.” to end & quizzed on Act 4 (if absent, schedule asap)

Homework – study Acts 3 & 4 vocab. for vocab. quiz tomorrow; we’ll review & format for thurs. exam on the entire play tomorrow

Nov. 7, 2011 lesson plans

Pds. 1 & 5:

1st qtr. benchmark given (if absent schedule asap please)



Pds. 1, 4 & 6:

No SSR

Returned intro. para rewrites (keep for portfolio)

Returned body para drafts with comments

Distributed correction code sheet; use all year (in yellow tray if absent)

Homework – if desired, redraft body para & submit for second scoring tomorrow; attach rewrite to first draft please

Act 4 begun in pd. 4 – read to pg. 234, Eliz., “I think that be the devil’s argument.” & in pd. 6 – read to pg. 232, Danforth, “There will be no postponement.”

Nov. 4, 2011 lesson plans

Pds. 1 & 5:

Tess continues

Homework – read through phase 1 for tues. Annotate while reading & use the packet (vocab., map, questions, ideas for lit. elements/one sheet we’ve discussed) please



Pds. 2, 4 & 6:

SSR (schedule asap if absent)

Makeup people – see more for scheduling please

Wrapped up dialogue worksheet for critical reading & writing applications (get from a peer if absent; see me if you have questions)

Distributed Act 4 s. guide (in yellow tray, if absent)

Nov. 3, 2011 lesson plans

Pds. 1 & 5:

Peer Scoring open ended essay 4

MC Corrections due Fri. (are you coming in?)



Pds. 2, 4 & 6:

SSR (if absent, schedule asap please)

Act 3 on Video

Nov. 2, 2011 lesson plans

Pds. 1 & 5:

Open ended essay 4 (schedule asap if absent please)

MC Corrections due Fri. (are you coming in?)



Pds. 2, 4 & 6:

No SSR

Dialogue/tone/mood worksheet – in class paired activity (if absent, get yellow tray; see me if you need help)

Nov. 1, 2011 lesson plans

Pds. 1 & 5:

Returned Frome One sheet with idea seeds

Remainder of period given to make MC # corrections

Review one sheets for open ended essay #4 tomorrow



Pds. 2, 4 & 6:

No SSR

Act 3 cont. (s. guide, vocab. & tenet sheet): pd. 2 only – read from pg. 220, Francis, “John, you cannot say such a –“ to end of Act; pd. 4 only – read from pg. 220, Francis, “John, you cannot say such a –“to end of Act; pd. 6 only – read from pg. 220, Francis, “John, you cannot say such a –.“ to end of Act

Act 3 quiz (schedule asap if absent; consider taking on day of return; I am here by 7 am)

Oct. 12, 2011 lesson plans

Pds. 1 & 5:

Tess bio. completed & began reading text together while identifying lit. possibilities for one sheet



Pds. 2, 4 & 6:

Submit body paragraph, staple prompt to back of paragraph

No SSR today

Act 3 cont. (s. guide, vocab. & tenet sheet): pd. 2 only – read from pg. 213, Hathorne, “I think they ought to be examined, sir.” to pg. 220, Francis, “John, you cannot say such a –“; pd. 4 only – read to pg. 213, Danforth, “She’s not hearty, I see.” to pg. 220, Francis, “John, you cannot say such a –“; pd. 6 only – read from pg. 213, Danforth, “No, I cannot recall it.” to pg. 220, Francis, “John, you cannot say such a –.“

Homework – update s. guide if not updated during class reading of script

Oct. 28, 2011 lesson plans

Pds. 1 & 5:

Returned Frome essay with ob. sheet (reread essay & highlight ob. sheet)

Introduced Tess of the d’Urbervilles

Packet distributed & discussed (if absent, see me & get from red tray)\

Bio. begun



Pds. 2, 4 & 6:

SSR (schedule asap if absent)

Act 3 began (s. guide, vocab. & tenet sheet): pd. 2 only – read to pg. 213, Hathorne, “I think they ought to be examined, sir.”; pd. 4 only – read to pg. 213, Danforth, “She’s not hearty, I see.”; pd. 6 only – read to pg. 213, Danforth, “No, I cannot recall it.”

Homework – Body paragraph due Monday, MLA format with at least 2 pieces of evidence and more than one sentence commentary per evidence piece; follow writing notes; staple prompt to back of qwrite

Oct. 27, 2011 lesson plans

Pds. 1 & 5:


Returned personal statement essay (see me any time if you’d like with your rewrite)


Paired scoring of Ethan Frome essay






Pds. 2, 4 & 6:


SSR (schedule asap if needed)


Submit revised intro. para. qwrite (attach to front of 1st draft)


Body paragraph writing notes & discussion


Homework – body paragraph qwrite due Monday (staple draft to prompt for submission)

Oct. 26, 2011 lesson plans

Pds. 1 & 5:

Submit personal statement essay

MC Practice Exam 3 (schedule asap if absent)



Pds. 2, 4 & 6:

SSR (schedule if absent please)

Finished Literary Analysis process for crit. rdg. & crit. writing (if absent, on powerpt. – schedule time)

Returned intro. para. qwrite with revision/editing feedback

Homework – revise & resubmit intro. para. qwrite tomorrow for 2nd scoring

Oct. 25, 2011 lesson plans

Pds. 1 & 5:


Personal Statement continued


Homework- personal statement draft due tomorrow, typed & dbl. spaced






Pds. 2, 4 & 6:


SSR (schedule asap if absent please)


Finished Act 2 on video


Literary Analysis process for crit. rdg. & crit. writing discussed (if absent, on powerpt. – schedule time)

Oct. 24, 2011 lesson plans

Pds. 1 & 5:

Personal Statement Essays (hdouts in red tray if absent) – discussion, reading excellent ones

Homework – draft one for Wed.



Pds. 2, 4 & 6;

SSR (schedule asap if absent please)

Acts 1 & 2 vocab. quiz (schedule asap if absent)

Began Act 2 on video

No homework

Oct. 21, 2011 lesson plans

Pds. 1 & 5:

Frome essay (schedule asap if absent)

Submit one sheet & crit. rdg. guide

MC corrections due today by 3 pm

Have you got a copy of Tess of the d’Urbervilles by Thomas Hardy?



Pds. 2, 4 & 6:

Finished Act 2 reading

Act 2 quiz (schedule asap if absent please)

Homework – Review (suggest flashcard method) Act 1 & 2 vocab. for Monday vocab. quiz

Oct. 20, 2011 lesson plans

Pds. 1 & 5:

Paired sharing of Ethan elements



Pds. 2, 4 & 6:

No SSR

Act 2 continues with s. guide & vocab.: Pd. 2 only – read from top of pg. 196 to pg. 203, Proctor, “She done it herself.”, Pd. 4 only – read from “It’s a fair poppet.” to pg. 203, Proctor, “She done it herself.” ; Pd. 6 only – read to to Eliz., “It’s a fair poppet.” to pg. 203, Proctor, “She done it herself.”

Homework – complete s. guide up to rdg. if not done during pd.; we’ll finish Act 2 & quiz on it tomorrow

Oct. 19, 2011 lesson plans

Pds. 1 & 5:

Paired sharing of Ethan elements



Pds. 2, 4 & 6:

Submit intro paragraph (staple prompt to back of qwrite please)

SSR (schedule asap if absent please)

Discussion of lit. elements up to this pt. in the play (see a peer if absent)

Read Act 2 with s. guide & vocab.: Pd. 2 only – read to top of pg. 196, Pd. 4 only – read to Eliz., “It’s a fair poppet.” ; Pd. 6 only – read to to Eliz., “It’s a fair poppet.”

Homework – complete s. guide up to rdg. if not done during pd.

Oct. 18, 2011 lesson plans

Pds. 1 & 5:

Frome Exam (if absent, schedule asap please)

One sheet, crit. rdg. guide & Frome essay tomorrow



Pds. 2. 4 & 6:

SSR (schedule asap if absent please)

Portfolios collated, updated with 11th record sheet and mimetic poem (see me asap if absent)

Finished Act 1 on video

Distributed Act 2 s. guide (In yellow tray, if absent)

Selected Act 2 script roles

Homework -- Intro. paragraph due tomorrow (follow hdouts for org./dev; attach prompt to back of paragraph for submission; use “writing handbook” in back of textbk if needed)

Oct. 17, 2011 lesson plans

Pds. 1 & 5:

Ethan discussion

Ethan exam tomorrow

One Sheet, crit. rdg. guide, & essay on Wed.



Pds. 2, 4 & 6:

SSR (schedule asap if absent)

Discussion & writing notes for lit. analysis essay

Writing handouts (2) & prompt distributed

Homework - Intro. paragraph due on Wed. (follow hdouts for org./dev; attach prompt to back of paragraph for submission)

Oct. 14, 2011 lesson plans

Pds. 1 & 5:

Peer scoring

Ethan due on Monday

MC corrections due by Fri. , 3 pm



Pds. 2, 4 & 6:

SSR (schedule asap if absent)

Unit 3 vocab. quiz (schedule asap if absent)

Video continued

Oct. 13, 2011 lesson plans

Pds. 1 & 5:

Open ended essay #3 (schedule if absent please)



Pds. 2, 4 & 6:

SSR (schedule if absent please)

Returned Unit 3 vocab.; study for tomorrow’s Unit 3 quiz

Act 1 video

Oct. 12, 2011 lesson plans

Pds. 1 & 5:

Returned Open ended essay #2

Re-read essay & highlight significant items on observation sheet; revisit 1st essay too in preparation for tomorrow’s third essay

Discussion continued on chpts. 6 & 7



Pds. 2, 4 & 6:

SSR (schedule asap if absent)

Submit Unit 3 vocab.

Continued reading Act 1: Pd. 2 - read from pg.” to pg. 187, Abigail, “I never called him! Tituba , Tituba…” to end of Act; Pd 4. – read from pg. 187, Abigail, “I never called him! Tituba , Tituba…” to end of Act ; Pd. 6 - read from pg. 185, Hale, “Have no fear now-…” to end of Act

Act 3 quiz (if absent, schedule asap please)

(if absent, read and complete s. guide; use vocab. list and recognize words as used in script)

Study vocab. for Fri. quiz

Oct. 11, 2011 lesson plans

Pds. 1 & 5:

MC Practice Exam #2

Schedule change – chpts. 6 & 7 with annotation & crit. rdg. guide due tomorrow



Pds. 2, 4 & 6:

SSR (schedule asap if absent)

Continued reading Act 1: Pd. 2 - read from pg. 181, Parris, “I want a mark of confidence.” to pg. 187, Abigail, “I never called him! Tituba , Tituba…”; Pd 4. – From pg. 180, Parris, “Where is my wood?” to pg. 187, Abigail, “I never called him! Tituba , Tituba…” ; Pd. 6 - read from pg. 178 Miller’s narrative, “To top it all, Mrs. Putnam….” to pg. 185, Hale, “Have no fear now-…:;

(if absent, read and complete s. guide; use vocab. list and recognize words as used in script)

Unit 3 vocab. - sent/defs due on Wed. per MLA format; quiz on Fri. (if absent,get form a peer)

Oct. 10, 2011 lesson plans

Pds. 1 & 5:

Ethan discussion continued

Chpts. 6 & 7 with annotation and crit. rdg. guide due on Thurs.

Multiple Choice Strategies handout – read & apply for tomorrow’s MC Practice Exam 2



Pds. 2, 4 & 6:

SSR SSR (schedule asap if absent)

Continued reading Act 1: Pd. 2 - read from pg. 174, Proctor said, “You’re wicked yet, aren’t ya.” to pg. 181, Parris, “I want a mark of confidence.” , Pd 4. – From pg. 175, Betty, “Mama, Mama!” to pg. 180, Parris, “Where is my wood?”; pd. 6: read from pg. 174, Parris, “If you will, Goody Ann.” to pg. 178, Miller’s narrative, “To top it all, Mrs. Putnam….” (if absent, read and complete s. guide; use vocab. list and recognize words as used in script)

Unit 3 vocab. - sent/defs due on Wed. per MLA format; quiz on Fri. (if absent,get form a peer)

Oct. 7, 2011 lesson plans

Pds. 1 & 5:

Review of Ethan’s elements thus far with chpts. 4 & 5 questions too

Lit. Glossary for Ethan Frome – 2 elements due on Monday



Pds. 2, 4 & 6:

SSR (schedule asap if absent)

Continued reading Act 1: Pd. 2 - read from pg. 173, Abigail, “Not I sir-Tituba and Ruth to pg. 174, Proctor said, “You’re wicked yet, aren’t ya.” – read from pg. 171, Pd 4. – From Miller’s narrative on Putnam on pg. 172 to pg. 175, Betty, "Mama, Mama!"; pd. 6: read from Miller’s narrative on Putnam on pg. 173 to pg. 174, Parris, “If you will, Goody Ann.” (if absent, read and complete s. guide; use vocab. list and recognize words as used in script)

Unit 3 vocab. - sent/defs due on Wed. per MLA format; quiz on Fri. (if absent,get form a peer)

Oct. 6, 2011 lesson plans

Pds. 1 & 5:

Discussion of chpts. 4 & 5

Discussion of Lit. Glossary for Ethan Frome – 2 elements due on Monday (see me or a peer if absent)



Pds. 2, 4 & 6:

SSR (schedule asap if absent)

Continued reading Act 1: read from pg. 172 Miller’s narrative on Putnam to pg. 173, Abigail, “Not I sir-Tituba and Ruth”; pd. 4 only – read from pg. 171, Parris, “… What signified that remark.?” to Miller’s narrative on Putnam on pg. 173; pd. 6: read from pg. 170, Parris, “…Now tell me true, Abigail.” to Miller’s narrative on Putnam on pg. 173 (if absent, read and complete s. guide; use vocab. list and recognize words as used in script)

No homework

Oct. 5, 2011 lesson plans

Pds. 1 & 5:

Open ended essay #2

Chpts. 4 & 5 due tomorrow with annotation and crit. rdg. quide



Pds 2, 4 & 6:

SSR (schedule asap if absent please)

Script reading begun: pd. 2 only – read from pg. 169 thru pg. 172 up to Miller’s narrative on Putnam; pd. 4 only – read from pg. 169 thru pg. 171, Parris, “… What signified that remark.?”; pd. 6: read from pg. 169 thru pg. 170, Parris, “…Now tell me true, Abigail.” (if absent, read and complete s. guide; use vocab. list and recognize words as used in script)

No homework

Oct. 4, 2011 lesson plans

Pds. 1 & 5:

Open ended essay #1: discussion, anchor essays and ob. sheet

Re-read essay thoroughly and highlight ob. sheet items that apply to your essay

Review one sheets for tomorrow’s open ended essay #2



Pds. 2, 4 & 6:

SSR (schedule asap if absent please)

Wrapped up bio. notes on Miller (if absent, get from a peer)

Handouts and accountability for Acts 1-4 vocabulary & s. guide (in yellow tray if absent)

Selected script roles for act 1

No homework

Oct. 3, 2011 lesson plans

Pds. 1 & 5:

October calendar (see a peer if absent)

Frome discussion

Assigned chpts. 4 & 5 with annotation and crit. rdg. questions – due on Thurs.



Pds. 2, 4 & 6:

October calendar (see a peer if absent)

Arthur Miller handout (in yellow tray if absent; complete)

Miller notes (see a peer if absent)

No homework

Sept. 30, 2011 lesson plans

Pds. 1 & 5:

Peer Scoring of open ended essay #1

Have you begun MC Practice Exam #1 corrections – due next thurs.



Pds. 2, 4 & 6:

No SSR

Review of Puritanism

Puritanism quiz (schedule asap if absent please)

Homework - Read pgs. 161 – 169 (stop when play/dialogue begins)

Sept. 29, 2011 lesson plans

Sept. 29, 2011


Pds. 1 & 5:

Chpts. 2 & 3 discussion

Multiple choice Exam #1 corrections (format given; see a peer or me if absent please) – due by Thurs., 10/6; 3 pm



Pds. 2, 4 & 6:

SSR (pds. 2 & 4 only)

Puritanism notes (if absent, get hdout from tray; copy notes from peer)

Homework – review notes for tomorrow’s quiz on Puritanism

Sept. 28, 2011 lesson plans

Sept. 28, 2011


Pds. 1 & 5:

Open ended essay #1 (schedule asap if absent)

Chpts. 2 & 3 with annotation and crit. rdg. guide ques. – due tomorrow



Pds. 2, 4 & 6:

SSR (schedule asap if absent please)

Corrected Bradstreet’s in class s. guide

Bradstreet quiz (schedule asap if absent)

Assigned mimetic poem (get assignment from yellow tray if absent) – due tomorrow; typed

Sept. 27, 2011 lesson plans

Sept. 27, 2011


Pds. 1 & 5:

Distributed all one sheets (get from pd. bskt. if absent please); read/review for 1st open ended essay tomorrow

Wrapped up essay writing notes –review for tomorrow’s essay

Discussion of crit. rdg. questions/elements for prologue & chpt. 1

Assigned chpts. 2 & 3 (annotations, crit. rdg. guide) for thurs.



Pds. 2, 4 & 6:

SSR (schedule asap if absent please)

Finished reading Bradstreet poem (pgs. 141-142); applied lit. elements (tone, diction/language/theme!); completed in class worksheet (schedule asap if absent please)

No homework

Sept. 26, 2011 lesson plans

Sept. 26, 2011


Pds. 1, & 5:

Wrap up minutes remaining on MC Exam #1

Continue essay writing notes



Pds. 2, 4 & 6:

SSR (schedule asap if absent please)

Puritan historical background for Anne Bradstreet (read pgs. 134-136 & “build background” on pg. 138 if absent)

No homework

Sept. 23, 2011 lesson plans

Pds. 1 & 5:

Portfolio scramble (get from last yr’s English tchr. if absent)

1st multiple choice practice exam (schedule asap if absent please)



Pds. 2, 4 & 6:

Portfolio scramble (get from last yr’s English tchr. if absent)

SSR (schedule asap if absent please)

Unit 2 vocab. quiz (schedule asap if absent please)

Reviewed Puritanism discussion from yesterday

Homework - Read pgs. 130-134

Sept. 22, 2011 lesson plans

Pds. 1 & 5:

Ethan Frome begins: discussion, annotation, crit. rdg. guide



Pds. 2, 4 & 6:

SSR (schedule asap if absent please)

Returned Unit 2 sent. & defs. (in pd. bskt, if absent)

Introduction to Puritans – discussion (if absent, talk to a peer)

Grade sheet distributed

Homework – study vocab. for tomorrow’s quiz

Sept. 21, 2011 lesson plans

Pds. 1 & 5:

Submit Pair One Sheets

Open-ended essay discussion continues

Ethan tomorrow



Pds. 2, 4 & 6:

SSR (schedule asap, if absent)

Submit Unit 2 vocab.

Discussion of “Plymouth Plantation” with self-correcting of s. guide

Discussion of terms – “archaic” & “discourse”

In class only worksheet on “Plymouth Plantation” (if absent, schedule asap)

Homework – study vocab. for Fri. quiz

Sept. 20, 2011 lesson plans

Pds. 1 & 5:

Open-ended essay writing discussion: Prompt, scoring rubric (hdout in red tray if absent), 40 min. “how to’s” & anchor papers

Prologue and chpt.1 with crit. rdg. guide due on Thurs.

Paired One Sheets due on Wed.



Pds. 2, 4 & 6:

No SSR today

Critical reading discussion (beyond factual recall in the passage)

Redistributed “Bear” quiz (see me asap if absent please)

Read and discussed “Background to Reading” (pg. 81) for “Of Plymouth Plantation”

Re-read “Of Plymouth Plantation” for closer/critical reading and amend s. guide – due tomorrow

Unit 2 sent. & defs. due tomorrow (MLA format, typed)

Sept. 19, 2011 lesson plans

Pds. 1 & 5:

Ethan begins – discussion of annotating correctly, overview of one sheet and lit. glossary

Distributed Crit. Rdg. guide for Ethan

Assigned prologue and chpt.1 with crit. rdg. guide due on Thurs.

Paired One Sheets due on Wed.



Pds. 2, 4 & 6:

SSR (schedule if absent please)

Unit 2 Vocab. sentences & defs. format discussed (see me or a peer if absent)- due Wed.

Corrected & discussed “Bears” s. guide

“Bears” quiz (schedule asap if absent please)

Distributed s. guide for “Of Plymouth Plantation” ,in Am. Lit. textbook (if absent, get from yellow tray)

Homework – read “Of Plymouth Plantation” and complete s. guide for tomorrow

Sept. 16, 2011 lesson plans

Sept. 16, 2011




Pds. 1 & 5:

Lit. terms exam (if absent, schedule asap please)

Bring Ethan Frome on Monday please

Paired one sheets due Wed.



Pds. 2, 4 & 6:

SSR (schedule asap, if absent please)

Unit 1 vocab. quiz (schedule asap, if absent)

Unit 2 vocab. words given for next week (create flashcards for your own review; type original sentences & defs.(2-3) & submit in MLA format for Wed.; quiz on Fri

Sept. 15, 2022 lesson plans

Pds. 1 & 5:

Last day for library research of lit. criticisms for paired One Sheets

Book cart will be available in library til Monday after school

Study for tomorrow’s lit. terms exam



Pds. 2, 4 & 6:

Submit Unit 1 vocab. flashcards (if absent, submit beginning of pd.)

SSR (if absent, schedule makeup)

Reviewed annotating, paraphrasing and verbatim for crit. reading

Began correcting “Bears” s. guide

Study for tomorrow’s Unit vocab. quiz

Sept. 14, 2011 lesson plans

Pds. 1 & 5:

AP One Sheet – pairs in library (if absent, see me asap please)

Are you reviewing for Friday’s lit. terms exam?



Pds. 2, 4 & 6:

SSR (if absent, schedule makeup)

Last day to submit SSR card – update when you change novels (see me if absent)

Unit 1 vocab. format given (if absent, get from a peer)

Homework – Unit 1 flashcards due tomorrow and review cards for Fri. vocab. quiz

Homework – complete “Bears” s guide for tomorrow (if absent, see me to get s. guide)

Sept. 13, 2011 lesson plans

Pds. 1 & 5:

AP One Sheet – pairs in library (if absent, see me asap please)

Are you reviewing for Friday’s lit. terms exam?



Pds. 2, 4 & 6:

SSR began (if absent, schedule makeup)

Everyone needs to complete & submit SSR card (see me if absent)

Unit 1 vocab. given and weekly format given (if absent, get from a peer)

Homework – create flashcards and review for Fri. vocab. quiz

Sept. 12, 2011 lesson plans

Pds. 1 & 5:


Submit One Sheets


Submit annotated Eyre and Invisible Man novels


Sept. Agenda given (see a peer for dates)


Eyre Quiz (schedule asap if absent; new students – complete by progress report)


Distributed “-ism’s”/genre and bibilical allusions handout (see me if absent please) –READ!!!


Students who haven’t submitted course contract –please bring tomorrow






Pds. 2, 4 & 6:


Sept. Agenda given (see a peer for dates)


Pd. 2 only – seating chart given (see me if absent)


Set up SSR for the year (discuss with a peer; complete index card & submit)


No homework

September 9, 2011 lesson plans

Sept. 9, 2011




Pds. 1 & 5:

Wrap up of One Sheet discussion

Eyre and Invisible Man one sheet due on Monday

Eyre quiz on Monday

Literary terms exam next Fri. (suggest flashcard review)



Pds. 2, 4 & 6:

Submit pictograph

Introduction to planter – Wm. Byrd

Excerpt from Byrd’s “Bears” distributed (if absent, see me asap please)

Discussion for annotating reading passages (see a peer or me if absent)

Read excerpt and annotate – due on Monday

Bring agenda, SSR book, and index cards for Monday

Sept. 8, 2011 lesson plans

Pds. 1 & 5:
Discussion of Eyre One sheet continues (see a peer if absent)

Pds. 2, 4 & 6:
Notes continued (get from a peer if absent- important)
Read Native Americasn pictograph (see me if absent)
Distributed & discussed pictograph/lifeline assignment handout (see me if absent)
Distributed paper for pictograph/lifeline assignment (see me for paper)
Homework - pictograph due tomorrow

September 7, 2011 lesson plans

Pds. 1, & 5:
Discussion of Jane Eyre AP one sheet (see a peer if absent - important)

Pds. 2, 4 & 6:
Introduction to earliest Am. Lit (get notes from a peer if absent - important)

Sept. 6, 2011 lesson plans

Pds. 1 & 5:
Welcome to AP Lit.!
Course Syllabus(see me if absent)
Summer Reading - bring annotated Jane Eyre text & one sheet tomorrow please
Lit terms handout (see me if absent)

Pds. 2, 4 & 6:
Welcome to LA3!
Course Syllabus (see me if absent)

June 14, 2011 lesson plans

June 14, 2011

Pds. 4 & 5:
Returned research papers
Bring all essay writing notes & research writing notes on Thurs.
Bring textbook – no later than Thurs.
Discussion of sonnet handout
STUDY for our poetry exam on Thurs. (review a bit every day)

June 13, 2011 lesson plans

June 13, 2011

Pds. 4 & 5:
Exam Format & Review Methods
Suggested review a bit daily for Thurs. poetry exam
Collated all resources for exam review
Revisited on white board all terms & their applications
Sonnet types – Italian and Elizabethan notes & discussion
Distributed sonnet wksheet packet – completed Romeo & Juliet one; assigned the other two in the packet – due tomorrow

June 10, 2011 lesson plans

June 10, 2011

Pds. 1, 3 & 6:
Farewell Seniors!

Pds. 4 & 5:
Melody Handout distributed, discussed and completed (in yellow tray if absent)
Blank Verse and Free Verse handout distributed, discussed & completed (in yellow tray)
“Richard Cory” handout distributed, discussed & completed (in yellow tray)

June 9, 2011 lesson plans

June 9, 2011

Pds. 1, 3 & 6:
Much Ado… exam

Pds. 4 & 5:
Discussion of “Participating in the poem” - submission
Powerpoint on all things poetry thus far
Rhyme and Meter handout distributed ( if absent, please see me for one)

June 8, 2011 lesson plans

June 8, 2011

Pds. 1, 3 & 6:
Act 5 quiz (schedule asap if absent please)
Distributed review of play & crosswords
Exam tomorrow
Please submit amended thank you letters
Bring texts and portfolios remaining

Pds. 4 & 5:
Reviewed sound devices
Discussion and notes on free verse & blank verse (get notes from a peer asap please)
Worksheet distributed on sound devices, labeled ”Participating in the poem” – due tomorrow (if absent, get from yellow tray and complete
Pd. 4 only – discussion, interpretation & of “Mending Wall” with s. guide (see a peer for correct responses if absent)

June 7, 2011 lesson plans

June 7, 2011

Pds. 1, 3 & 6:
Thank you letters returned for revision/editing (redraft & resubmit for tomorrow)
Act 4 quiz (schedule asap if absent please; pd. 6 only-finished rdg. it first)
Act 5 reading (finished in pd. 1; pd. 3 & 6 – read to scene 4 when women arrive masked)
Please locate any textbooks you may still have & return tomorrow!

Pds. 4 & 5:
TPCASTT quiz (schedule asap if absent)
Sound devices notes (get from a peer asap if absent) & discussion
Sound devices in class wksheet (schedule asap if absent)
Pd. 5 only – assigned “Mending Wall” and corresponding wksheet (hdouts in yellow tray if absent)

June 6, 2011 lesson plans

June 6, 2011

Pds. 1, 3 & 6:
Submit thank you letter with stamped envelope
Act 3 quiz (schedule asap if absent)
Act 4 read entirely

Pds. 4 & 5:
Revisited poetry strategies & terms
Read & discussed poem, “Adolescence” on pg. 802
Distributed TPCAST handout (in tray if absent) – read and discussed as a mnemonic device
Read “Any Human to Another” on pg. 942 and applied TPCAST
Pd. 4 only - assigned “Mending Wall” and corresponding wksheet(handouts in yellow tray if absent )

June 3, 2011 lesson plans

June 3, 2011

Pds. 1, 3 & 6:
Completed Act 3
Completed Malapropism worksheet in class (see me if absent for handout please)

Pds. 4 & 5:
Notes & Discussion of stanza line types (get notes from a peer);
Reviewed Steps in How To Read A Poem;
Notes & Discussion on end rhyme and rhyme scheme (get notes from a peer);
Read “The Eagle” & “Cross” in Perrine’s text & applied today’s notes to it

June 2, 2011 lesson plans

June 2, 2011

Pds. 1, 3 & 6:
Act 3 reading: pd. 1 – read to Scene 5, Leonato, “Gifts that God gives you.”; pd. 3 – read to Second Watchman, “We will rather sleep than talk.”; pd. 6 – read to Prince, “And as I wooed for thee to obtain her…”

Pds. 4 & 5:
Notes on “Steps to read & interpret a poem,” fig. lang. terms with defs. & examples, and imagery types – discussion (get notes from a peer if absent asap)
Discussion and application of notes for “Mirror”
Distributed to pd. 4 only, “Weary Blues” worksheet – due tomorrow

June 1, 2011 lesson plans

June 1, 2011

Pds. 1, 3 & 6:
Finish reading Act 2
Act 2 quiz (schedule asap if absent please)

Pds. 4 & 5:
Submit homework – intro. to Billy Collins wksheet
Discussion of imagery and fig. lang.
Distributed “Seeing is Believing” wksheet (in yellow tray, if absent) completed & discussed for imagery and metaphorical (fig. lang. use)
Distributed for homework – “Mirrors” wksheet (poem is located on pg. 1058 in textbk.; suggest rdg. pg. 1057, especially persona/speaker commentary first (wksheet in yellow tray, if absent)

May 31, 2011 lesson plans

May 31, 2011

Pds. 1, 3 & 6:
Finished reading Act 1
Act 1 quiz (schedule asap if absent please)
Act 2 begun: pd. 1 – read to Scene 1, Prince to Claudio, “ Come you shake the head at so long a breathing,…); pd. 3 – read to Scene 1, Claudio said, “ I wish him joy of her.”; pd. 6 – read to

Pds. 4 & 5:
Poetry Survey handout (in yellow tray, complete & keep)
The Magic of Poetry handout (in yellow tray, complete & review with a peer)
Introduction to Poetry worksheet (in yellow tray, complete & submit)
Homework - complete Introduction to Poetry wksheet for tomorrow

May 26, 2011 lesson plans

May 25, 2011

Pds. 1, 3 & 6:
Sr. Board Results
Much Ado… began (pd. 1 – read to Scene 3, Act 1, line 17; pd. 3- read to Scene 1, Act 1, line 311; pd. 6 – read to end of Scene 1, Act 1)
Distributed char. list and s. guide (if absent, get from red tray please)

Pds. 4 & 5:
Glass Menagerie in class essay (schedule asap if absent please)

May 25, 2011 lesson plans

May 25, 2011

Pds. 1, 3 & 6:
Practice Speeches one last time for Senior Boards this afternoon
“Much Ado About Nothing” begins tomorrow (get copy of script please)

Pds. 4 & 5:
Prep for tomorrow’s in class Glass Menagerie essay
Finish video

May 24, 2011 lesson plans

May 24, 3011

Pds. 1, 3 & 6:
Practice Speeches Wrapped up
Brief powerpt. on attire for senior bds. tomorrow
“Much Ado About Nothing” begins tomorrow (get copy of script please)

Pds. 4 & 5:
Glass Menagerie exam (schedule asap, if absent; I am available 0 pd.)

May 23, 2011 lesson plans

May 23, 2011

Pds. 1, 3 & 6:
Practice Speeches; Senior Boards on Wed.; get MUCH ADO…script for our next unit

Pds. 4 & 5:
Scene 7 video;
In class only symbol wksheet (open bk) from Fri. completed (if absent, schedule asap if unfinished)
Exam tomorrow on our play: format & review methods given
REVIEW for tomorrow’s exam

May 20, 2011 lesson plans

May 20, 2011

Pds. 1, 3 & 6:
Practice Speeches

Pds. 4 & 5:
Scene 7 quiz (schedule asap if absent please)
In class only symbol wksheet (open bk) completed (if absent, schedule asap)

May 19, 2011 lesson plans

May 19, 2011

Pds. 1, 3 & 6:
Practice Speeches

Pds. 4 & 5:
Finished Scene 7 with s. guide (please come in to complete missed reading if absent; available 0 pd. or lunchtime)
Pd. 5 only – has begun in class only symbol wksheet (open bk) will finish tomorrow (if absent, schedule time to begin outside of class for this please)

May 17, 2011 lesson plans

May 17, 2011

STAR Testing
Pd. 5 only:
Finished video through Scene 6
Reading of Scene 7 through middle of pg. 87 with s. guide (get Scene 7 s. guide from yellow tray if absent; please come in to complete missed reading if absent; available 0 pd. or lunchtime)

May 16, 2011 lesson plans

May 16, 2011

STAR testing
Pds. 1, & 6 only:
Speech & interview practice

May 13, 2011 lesson plans

May 13, 2011

Pds. 1, 3 & 6:
Draft speeches – present randomly next week
Submit Perrine’s book this week
Return AP Lit. portfolio to file cabinet this week

Pds. 4 & 5:
Continued Glass Menagerie video

May 11, 2011 lesson plans

May 11, 2011

Pds. 1, 3 & 6:
Read pgs. 11 & 12 for senior project boards
Project students only – see me & explain visual for presentation
Draft Sr. Project speech – due mon. for pds. 1 & 6/ due wed. for pd. 3 (EVERYONE BE READY TO PRESENT)
Submit Perrine’s book this week
Return AP Lit. portfolio to file cabinet this week

Pds. 4 & 5:
Discussed STAR test schedule & gave “STAR surprise”
Finish Scene 6 with s. guide (come in and read if absent please)
Scenes 5 & 6 quiz (schedule asap if absent please)

May 10, 2011 lesson plans

May 10, 2011

Pds. 1, 3 & 6:
Prep for AP exams this week; if no exam, draft Sr. Project speech – due mon. for pds. 1 & 6/ due wed. for pd. 3
Submit Perrine’s book this week
Return AP Lit. portfolio to file cabinet this week

Pds. 4 & 5:
Distributed grade sheet updates (in pd. bskt., if absent)
Read Scene 5 & completed s. guide;
Read Scene 6 with s. guide to bottom of pg. 55 with s. guide (if absent, come in and read asap please)

May 9, 2011 lesson plans

May 9, 2011

Pds. 1, 3 & 6:
Prep for AP exams this week; if no exam, draft Sr. Project speech – due mon. for pds. 1 & 6/ due wed. for pd. 3
Submit Perrine’s book this week
Return AP Lit. portfolio to file cabinet this week

Pds. 4 & 5:
Scene 4 read with s. guide completed
Scenes 3 & 4 quiz (schedule asap if absent please)
Distributed Scenes 5 & 6 s. guide (retrieve from yellow tray if absent)

May 6, 2011 lesson plans

May 6, 2011

Pds. 1, 3 & 6:
5/18 agenda for senior mtg. (see a peer or mailed postcard)
Distributed 2 hdouts on Senior Project (speech guidelines & scoring critique sheet for speech & interview)
Discussed scoring (see hdbk.); have speeches ready by 5/16; randomly called on to present

Pds. 4 & 5:
Unit 11 vocab. quiz (schedule asap)
Selected roles for Scene 3, read scene 3 (if absent, come in to read; rm. open during 0 pd.)
Scene 3 s. guide distributed (in yellow tray, if absent)

May 4, 2011 lesson plans

May 4, 2011

Pds. 1, 3 & 6:
Striving for success without hard work is like trying to harvest where you haven’t planted! Review!
I will store your stuff in the classrm. & will be here early. Use your survival kit.

Pds. 4 & 5:
Submit Unit 11 vocab.;
Select roles for Scene 2 script reading;
Pd. 4 – read all of scene 2 & completed s. guide while rdg;
Pd. 5 - from Amanda’s description of her gentlemen callers in Scene 1 through Scene 2 & completed s. guide while rdg.;
*If absent, room is open at 7 to read; only one class set of script; please read missed reading prior to class period beginning
Homework – study Unit 11 for Fri. vocab. quiz

May 3, 2011 lesson plans

May 3, 2011

Pds. 1, 3 & 6:
Bloomin’ seeds of knowledge!! Review!!

Pds. 4 & 5:
Updated grade sheet distributed
Script reading of Act 1 scene one completed with s. guide; if absent, room is open at 7 to read; only one class set of script; please read missed reading prior to class period beginning
Homework – Unit 11 due tomorrow

May 2, 2011 lesson plans

May 2, 2011

Pds. 1, 3 & 6:
Returned m.c. practice exam scores with excerpt summaries
Anchor papered with itemized rubrics & self-scored
Are you reviewing? Did you update your record sheets per unit?

Pds. 4 & 5:
Returned SAT essay (in pd. basket if absent; bring tomorrow & we’ll insert/update essay for writing portfolio
Introduced Tennessee Williams & “The Glass Menagerie”
Distributed bio. sheet & completed during pd. ( if absent, get from yellow tray; complete- see a peer)
Homework – Unit 11 due on Wed.

April 29, 2011 lesson plans

April 29, 2011

Pds. 1, 3 & 6:
Heart of Darkness exam (schedule asap if absent please)
Distributed fallacy handout – read & add to open ended record sheet/materials (in red tray, if absent)

Pds. 4 & 5:
SAT essay – peer scoring completed using SAT essay rubric (if absent, not required to make this up)
Unit 11 Vocab. given for next week

April 28, 2011 lesson plan

April 28, 2011

Pds. 1, 3& 6:
Prose Essay 4 (schedule asap if absent please)
Are you reviewing your portfolio materials?
Heart of Darkness exam tomorrow

Pds. 4 & 5:
SAT essay (schedule asap if absent please)

April 27, 2011 lesson plans

April 27, 2011

Pds. 1, 3 & 6:
AP discussion questions distributed & paired responses shared during the pd. for Heart of Darkness
Are you reviewing your portfolio materials?
Homework – review prose materials for prose practice essay tomorrow

Pds. 4 & 5:
SAT essay – anchor papers read and discussed (if absent, schedule time asap)
Distributed new anchors for students to score themselves using SAT essay rubric (if absent, schedule time asap)
Homework – review SAT essay writing suggestions/strategies & rubric handout for tomorrow’s 25 min. in class SAT practice essay

April 26, 2011 lesson plans

April 25, 2011

Pds. 1, 3 & 6:
Poetry essay #3 (schedule asap if absent please)
Are you reviewing your portfolio?

Pds. 4 & 5:
SAT – Writing section posttest completed (if absent, schedule asap please)
Introduction to SAT essay (hdout in yellow tray if absent; read it please)

April 25, 2011 lesson plans

April 25, 2011

Pds. 1, 3 & 6:
Submit Hours Log Today!
Submit AP One sheet, crit. rdg. guide, char. list wksheet, death theme wksheet
Discussion of Heart of Darkness
Returned poetry essay #3 – read observation tonight for tomorrow’s essay prep

Pds. 4 & 5:
SAT Writing Section – improving paragraphs discussion & practice test (get from yellow tray and complete if absent please)
Writing Section posttest given (if absent, schedule time please asap)

April 15, 2011 lesson plans

April 15, 2011 Pds. 1, 3 & 6: Heart of Darkness Part 2 quiz (schedule asap if absent please) Discussion & power pt. on Parts1 & 2 (if absent, welcome to see) Reminder – all things Heart of Darkness due on Monday, 4/25; take portfolio home & review 30min to 1hr. per day over break(survey the materials to survey for the lit. exam); hrs. log – due 4/25; evals. –due 4/29 Enjoy spring break – prep & play!!! Pds. 4 & 5: Qtr. 3 benchmark (schedule asap if absent please) Enjoy spring break! no homework!

April 15, 2011 lesson plans

April 15, 2011 Pds. 1, 3 & 6: Heart of Darkness Part 2 quiz (schedule asap if absent please) Discussion & power pt. on Parts1 & 2 (if absent, welcome to see) Reminder – all things Heart of Darkness due on Monday, 4/25; take portfolio home & review 30min to 1hr. per day over break(survey the materials to survey for the lit. exam); hrs. log – due 4/25; evals. –due 4/29 Enjoy spring break – prep & play!!! Pds. 4 & 5: Qtr. 3 benchmark (schedule asap if absent please) Enjoy spring break! no homework

April 14, 2011 lesson plans

April 14, 2011 Pds 1, 3 & 6: Discussion of Chpt. 13 & poems 153-157, exercise 1 Stark’s notes on Perrine distributed; add as entry on Poetry Unit Record Sheet; review over break with poetry materials (in tray, if absent) Reminder – all things Heart of Darkness due on Monday, 4/25; section 2 due this Fri.; take portfolio home & review 30min to 1hr. per day over break(survey the materials to survey for the lit. exam); hrs. log – due 4/25; evals. –due 4/29 Pds. 4 & 5: Practice Test for tomorrow’s qtr. 3 benchmark (in class only; please schedule asap); simulates standards for SAT unit too

April 13, 2011 lesson plans

April 13, 2011 Pds. 1, 3 & 6: Chpt. 12 discussion with applied focus on poems 150 & 140 Poetry handouts on Brit/Am Lit. Periods & Imagery distributed Assigned chpt. 13, with applying poems 153 thru 157 to Perrine’s narrative (no responses to the questions; complete ex. 1 on pg. 210 Set up poetry unit record sheet (get sheet from me if absent; copy items please; collate as needed for portfolio) Daily schedule given for the week following break; get from a peer if absent Announcement – all things Heart of Darkness due on Monday, 4/25; section 2 due this Fri.; take portfolio home & review 30min to 1hr. per day over break(survey the materials to survey for the lit. exam) Pds. 4 & 5: Writing section: Improving Paragraphs discussion/strategies with practice test completed (get from yellow tray if absent; complete)

April 12, 2011 lesson plans

April 12, 2011 Pds. 1, 3 & 6: Discussion chpt. 10 with poems 116, 117 & 119 Read aloud chpt. 11 narrative with poems 130, 131 & 135 (if absent, read closely; sound reinforces meaning Homework – read rhythm/melody handout (in red tray, if absent); also, read chpt. 12 carefully with poems 148 & 150 with responses; also, complete exercise 1 questions Announcement – all things Heart of Darkness due on Monday, 4/25; section 2 due this Fri. Pds.4 & 5: SAT- writing section: sent. errors practice test wrapped up Writing section:Sent. errors posttest given (if absent, schedule asap) Writing section: Improving sentences discussion, strategies & pretest given (if absent, get hdout from yellow tray; schedule time to see powerpt. as needed)

April 11, 2011 lesson plans

April 11, 2011 Pds. 1, 3 & 6: Attend AP Pre-exam mtgs. on Tues. or Wed. per last name Hrs. log and Evals. – status? Please get it done. Discussion of poems #104, 105 & 110 Read chpt. 10 narrative with responses to poems 116, 117, & 119 – due tomorrow Pds. 4 & 5: Submit research paper per submission format by 3 pm whether absent or present SAT unit returned – Writing section: sentence errors discussed with practice test completed If absent, get practice test from yellow tray & complete please No homework

April 8, 2011 lesson plans

April 8, 2011 Pds. 1, 3 & 6: Part 1 Quiz (schedule asap if absent) Discussion of Part 1 with power pt. Submit crit. rdg. questions for part 1 also Following discussion, suggested rereading part 1 again prior to part 2 for Fri.; check out synopsis of The Divine Comedy online for allegory Pds. 4 & 5: Discussion of concluding paragraph & Works Cited with powerpt. Peer exchange & revision of 3rd body – best argument Homework – redraft paras. as needed, compose concluding para. & Works Cited; follow all handouts; entire research paper due by 3pm on Monday, 4/11; follow submission format please

April 7, 2011 lesson plans

April 7, 2011 Pds. 1, 3 & 6: Poetry Essay #3 (if absent, schedule asap if you haven’t already) Bring Heart of Darkness, annotated with completed Part/Chpt. 1 crit. rdg. guide Pds. 4 & 5: Peer exchange & revision feedback on 2nd body. para – ctr. arg.(if absent, submit to me asap); Another Powerpt. & discussion of parenthetical citations (if absent, schedule to see powerpt. asap) 3rd body para. (strongest argument) due tomorrow with 3 citations minimum Homework – draft 3rd body para (strongest argument) & bring tomorrow

April 6, 2011 lesson plans

April 6, 2011 Pds. 1, 3 & 6: Anchors for Poetry Essay #2 (if absent, see me asap) Review ob. sheets from both essays for tomorrow’s in class poetry essay #3 Discussion of poems 96 & 96 occurred to simulate 2 poem analysis Pds. 4 & 5: Peer exchange & revision feedback on 1st body. para (if absent, submit to me asap); Powerpt. & discussion of parenthetical citations (if absent, schedule to see powerpt. asap) Parenthetical citation handout discussed (if absent, in yellow tray- read & apply) 2nd body para. (ctr. Argument) due tomorrow with 3 citations minimum Homework – draft 2nd body para (ctr. Argument) & bring tomorrow

April 5, 2011 lesson plans

April 5, 2011 Pds. 1, 3 & 6: Discussion of poems 74-79 & 81 Assigned chpt. 9 with poems 103-15 & 110, draft responses to questions also please Reading background for Conrad and novella; chpt./part 1 with crit. rdg. questions & annotations due on Fri. Pds. 4 & 5: Peer exchange & revision feedback on intro. para (if absent, submit to me asap); Powerpt. & discussion of body para. – 1st body para. due tomorrow with 3citations minimum Homework – draft 1st body argument supporting stance & bring tomorrow

April 4, 2011 lesson plans

April 4, 2011 Pds. 1, 3 & 6: Poetry essay 2 (schedule asap if absent please; available 0 pd.) All senior project hrs. done (submit asap) & evals. given to mentors/advisors? Reading background for Conrad and novella; chpt./part 1 with crit. rdg. questions & annotations due on Fri. Pds. 4 & 5: Research writing – Drafting the actual paper - detailed powerpt. on separating facts, creating an outline & drafting intro. para. – due tomorrow (if absent, come in a.m. or p.m. & get this info. asap please) Returned to SAT prep unit – overview of Multiple Choice Writing Section & practice wksheet distributed & completed (if absent, get from yellow tray, complete & see me for correctness)

April 1, 2011 lesson plans

April 1, 2011 Pds. 1, 3 & 6: Poetry essay 1 anchor papers with discussion Intro. to Conrad & Heart of Darkness bio. powerpoint Distributed 3 packets for novella Homework – read historical & bio. background hdouts, then read chpt. 1; annotate while rdg., complete crit. rdg. guestions while rdg. & to guide annotations; complete char. list while rdg. Chpt. 1 due on fri.; poetry essay #2 on Monday Pds. 4 & 5: Last day for library research (must have minimum of 5 sources by Monday recorded with bib. info. & facts on our fact sheets) Library cart accessible through Tues. on own time Bring all fact sheets & research hdouts. with you on Monday Homework – research online (edhs lib. online database)

March 31, 2011 lesson plans

March 31, 2011 Pds. 1, 3 & 6: MC Exam #7 revisited (see me asap if absent please) Poetry essay #1 returned – reread it and observation sheet for tomorrow All things Distinguished Scholars due today Pds. 4 & 5: Day 3 of Library Research on controversial issue topic (if absent or released early for athletics, must get into library on own time & use book cart; online can be accessed at home) Extra note sheets available for both book & online resources – see me if you need any anytime Must have another source with facts completed today RSVP’s for Distinguished Scholars – due today

March 30, 2011 lesson plans

March 30, 2011 Pds. 1, 3 & 6: MC Practice Exam #7 Are you done with your senior project hrs.? RSVP’s, senior pics & questionairres due tomorrow for Distinguished Scholars Pds. 4 & 5: Day 3 of Library Research on controversial issue topic (if absent or released early for athletics, must get into library on own time & use book cart; online can be accessed at home) Extra note sheets available for both book & online resources – see me if you need any anytime Must have another source with facts completed today RSVP’s for Distinguished Scholars – due by 3/31

March 29, 2011 lesson plans

March 29, 2011 Pds. 1, 3 & 6: Poems 64 & 74 with poems 75 -79 & 81 discussed (a few need discussion yet; see a peer) RSVP’s and questionairres – due by 3/31 MC Exam #7 occurs tomorrow Pds. 4 & 5: Day 2 of Library Research on controversial issue topic (if absent, must get into library on own time; use book cart & online) Extra note sheets available for both book & online resources – see me if you need any anytime Must have another source with facts completed today RSVP’s for Distinguished Scholars – due by 3/31

March 28, 2011 lesson plans

March 28, 2011 Pds. 1, 3 & 6: Sonnet review Sonnet quiz (schedule asap, if absent please) Exam#6 corrections – due today RSVP’s and questionairres – due by 3/31 Pds. 4 & 5: Library Research begun on controversial issue topics (if absent, must get into library on own time; use book cart & online) Extra note sheets available for both book & online resources – see me if you need any anytime

March 25, 2011 lesson plans

March 25, 2011

Pds. 1, 3 & 6:
Submit sec. 4
MC Exam 6 corrections began this morn – due by 3 pm next Mon.
Dis. Scholars questionnaire & RSVP – due asap please
Handout – read & discussed on form & verse types (in red tray if absent)
Handout – read & applied to sonnet wksheet on sonnet types (in red tray if absent)
Chpt. 8 assigned with responses for poems 90, 96 & 97 – due Monday

Pds. 4 & 5:
Discussion & confirmation for research topics & day 1 plan for research Monday
Homework – read & review all research handouts

March 24, 2011 lesson plans

March 24, 2011

Pds. 1, 3 & 6:
1st Poetry Essay (available 0 pd.; schedule asap, if absent please)
Sec. 4 – due Fri.
MC Exam 6 corrections began this morn – due by 3 pm next Mon.
Dis. Scholars questionnaire & RSVP – due asap please

Pds. 4 &5:
Research Writing: Discussion & smartboard display of El Dorado’s library website & Owl Purdue; sources to help you select a strong controversial issue discussed;
Read & discussed handouts (online note sheet, book note sheet, research paper rubric & MLA packet) for researching and drafting a great research paper
All controversial issue topics must be approved by 3 pm tomorrow; we start researching Monday
Homework – read & review all research handouts

March 23, 2011 lesson plans

March 23, 2011

Pds. 1, 3 & 6:
Last day to purchase AP exam
Sec. 4 – due Fri.
MC Exam 6 corrections began this morn – due by 3 pm next Mon.
Dis. Scholars questionnaire & RSVP – due asap please
Poetry Essay – discussion, annotation of Donne prompt, scored anchor papers
Distributed handouts on poetry essay writing (if absent, get from red tray asap) – please read all pages carefully prior to tomorrow’s first poetry essay

Pds. 4 & 5:
Link crew presentations (see a peer if absent)
Returned SAT practice posttest – opportunities to improve errors given (schedule time to do this, if absent asap)
Controversial Issue topics for research paper? (in lib. next week researching)

March 22, 2011 lesson plans

March 22, 2011

Pds. 1, 3 & 6:
Finished discussion of poems 46, 47 & 61
Tomorrow we anchor paper for 1st poetry prompt
Sec. 4 – due Fri.
MC Exam 6 corrections began this morn – due by 3 pm next Mon.
AP exam purchases - due tomorrow
Dis. Scholars questionnaire & RSVP – due yesterday please

Pds. 4 & 5:
SAT – Sentence completion strategies applied & discussed with practice wksheet (self-corrected too)
SAT – Critical Reading Section posttest completed - apply strategies discussed & used with earlier practice wksheets (must schedule asap; graded)
Controversial Issue topics for research paper? (in lib. next week researching)

March 21, 2011 lesson plans

March 21, 2011

Pds. 1, 3 & 6:
Submit Dis. Scholars questionnaire & RSVP
Groups discussed & shared poems #44,45, 46 & 47
Assigned chpt. 7 narrative with poems 74 through 77 – due tomorrow
Sec. 4 – due Fri.
MC Exam 6 corrections began this morn – due by 3 pm next Mon.
AP exam purchases - due Wed.

Pds. 4 & 5:
Finished dbl. rdg. passage with discussion & applied strategies
Introduction to & completed practice wksheet on Sentence Completion (get from yellow tray if absent – read & complete)
Are you considering your controversial issue topic for research paper? (in lib. next week researching your topic for your paper)

March 18, 2011 lesson plans

March 18, 2011

Pds. 1, 3 & 6:
Submit Section 2
Poem Presentations/Discussions (see a peer if absent, discuss poems addressed that pd.)
Buy AP exams by 3/23
Complete Distinguished Scholar RSVP & questionnaire for Monday


Pds. 4 & 5:
Unit 10 Vocab. quiz (schedule asap, if absent)
Complete Distinguished Scholar RSVP for Monday (if you got one)
Consider possible controversial issue topics for research paper please
Distributed double reading passage wksheet for SAT unit (if absent, see me for one)

March 17, 2011 lesson plans

March 17, 2011

Pds. 1, 3 & 6:
Submit Sonnet wksheet packet
MC Practice Exam #6 (schedule asap please)
DS questionnaire & RSVP?
Sec. 2 due tomorrow

Pds. 4 & 5:
Returned Unit 10 Sent. & Defs. (get from pd. tray, if absent)
SAT Critical Reading Section begins:
Get Handouts from tray – read hdout on notes/strategies & complete practice crit. rdg. test; apply strategies from discussion (see hdout if absent for these)Study Unit 10 tonight for tomorrow’s vocab. quiz

March 16, 2011 lesson plans

March 16, 2011

Pds. 1, 3 & 6
Pair Share Presentations
Complete Sonnet wksheet (if absent, in red tray)for tomorrow
Purchase AP exams by 3/23!
Complete RSVP & questionnaire ASAP for Distinguished Scholars
Sec. 2 – due Fri.
Need an evaluation form anyone?

Pds. 4 & 5:
Submit Unit 10 sent. & defs. please
Introduction to SAT Unit (if absent, get notes from a peer)
Handout on SAT Crit. Rdg. (get from tray if absent, read it)
Crit. rdg. practice test given (get from tray, if absent, complete it)
Are you studying flashcards for Fri.’s vocab. quiz?

March 15, 2011 lesson plans

March 15, 2011

Pds. 1, 3 & 6:
Poems Continue
Read chpt. 6 narrative with responses for poems # 60, 61, 62, 63 & 64 – due tomorrow

Pds. 4 & 5:
EAP essay today (see me if absent asap please)
Homework – Unit 10 sent. & defs. due tomorrow

March 14, 2011 lesson plans

March 14, 2011
Pds. 1, 3 & 6:
“One Art” & “Do Not Go Gentle Into That Good Night” with notes on synesthesia & villanelle (get from a peer if absent asap)
MC Exam corrections – due Wed.
Section 2 – due Fri.

Pds. 4 & 5:
EAP (Early Assessment Program for CSU’s & Comm. Colleges)essay tomorrow – discussion of timed writing
Homework – Unit 10 vocab. sentences & defs. – due wed.

March 11, 2011 lesson plans

March 11, 2011

Pds. 1, 3 & 6:
Poetry Quiz (if absent, schedule asap please)
MC Exam 5 corrections for remainder of pd.

Pds. 4 & 5:
Unit 10 vocab. for next week (sent. & defs. due on Wed.; typed; follow prior format)
Continued Gatsby video
Homework – Start Unit 10 vocab. defs. & sent.

March 10, 2011 lesson plans

March 10, 2011

Pds. 1, 3 & 6:
Pair Share (discuss with a peer the poems & analysis we covered for your notes, if absent)
MC Exam 5 corrections due on Wed. – schedule time please
Reminder of reflection for section 2 of journal also – due 3/18
Are you responding to the poetry questions?

Pds. 4 & 5:
In class Gatsby essay (if absent, I am here 0 pd. tomorrow even; so, come in then if you like! Or schedule on your return asap)

March 9, 2011 lesson plans

March 9, 2011

Pds. 1, 3 & 6:
Continued Pair Share
MC Exam 5 corrections due on Wed. – schedule time please
Discussion of interview questions; reminder of reflection for section 2 of journal also – due 3/18
Are you responding to the poetry questions?

Pds. 4 & 5:
Discussion & review for writing tomorrow’s in class essay (get notes from a peer if absent)
Homework – revisit writing notes & read essay rubric I distributed today for tomorrow’s essay; bring rubric tomorrow to attach to essay following drafting
Reminder – in class EAP essay for Cal States & Comm. Colleges – next Tues.

March 8, 2011 lesson plans

March 8, 2011

Pds. 1, 3 & 6:
MC Exam #5 – discussion on exam scores; corrections due by Wed., 3 pm.; welcome to begin today
MC Exam strategies handout distributed (if absent, get from red tray) – please read thoroughly
Pair Share continued
Read chpt. 5 with responses for poems #44, 45, 46 & 47 – due Wed.

Pds. 4 & 5:
Gatsby exam (schedule asap, if absent; I am available 0 pd. daily too)
Bring Finn essay & writing notes to class tomorrow to discuss & prep for Thurs. in class essay

March 7, 2011 lesson plans

March 7, 2011

Pds. 1, 3 & 6:
Pair Share
Read chpt. 4 & responses for poems #32, 33, 34, 36 & 40
AP exams available for purchase 3/9-3/23 in finance or school webstore

Pds. 4 & 5:
Review Methods & exam format for Gatsby exam provided (if absent, discuss with a peer)
Gatsby exam tomorrow
Continued Gatsby video
Looking ahead – discussion for in class Gatsby essay on Wed.; in class Gatsby essay on Thurs.

March 4, 2011 lesson plans

March 4, 2011

Pds. 1, 3 & 6:
Revisited senecdoche & metonym
Chpts. 1-3 pair-share assigned poems to present interpetations to class
Finish poems #28, 30. & 31 with responses for Mon.
Senior project – journal entry #2 coming up & status of project hrs completion?

Pds. 4 & 5:
Color association wksheet – due end of pd.
Symbolism wksheet - due end of pd.
Distributed review wksheets – complete as homework for Mon. (helpful for novel exam on Tues.; format & review methods for exam will be given on Mon.)

March 3, 2011 lesson plans

March 3, 2011

Pds. 1, 3 & 6:
Discussion of poem # 5 & #280 (applied Perrine’s technique for experiencing a poem (chpt. 1) & how to read a poem (chpt. 2 Perrine’s 21 questions)
Assigned chpt. 3 with responses to poems 23, 24, 27, 28, 30 & 31 – get through narrative & ½ of poems only for tomorrow
MC Exam #5 corrections due by 3pm, 3/11
AP Exam purchases available 3/9-3/23 in finance office

Pds. 4 & 5:
Registration today (if absent, schedule asap in the counseling office for senior yr. registration)
Returned to room & completed color association wksheet thru chpt. 9 & backside of wksheet too
Got through ½ of symbol wksheet (if absent, schedule time asap please)

March 2, 2011 lesson plans

March 2, 2011

Pds. 1, 3 & 6:
MC Practice Exam #5 (schedule asap if absent please; available 0 pd. too)
Chpt. 2 with poem responses for #13, 14, 14 & 17 – due tomorrow
Senior Project – Are you getting the project completed? See me for an eval. form when ready.

Pds. 4 & 5:
Chpt. 9 discussion
Chpt. 9 quiz (schedule asap if absent please)
Complete color wksheet thru chpt. 9 & back of wksheet (if absent, schedule time as needed)
Continue with in class only symbol wksheet as time permits
Homework – Did you complete the study guides while rdg.? If not, complete them as great novel review.

March 1, 2011 lesson plans

March 1, 2011

Pds. 1, 3 & 6:
Chpt. 1 discussion (see a peer for Perrine’s focus)
If absent, see me for in class only poem too
Chpt. 2 with poems/responses for #13, 14, 15 & 17 – due on Thurs.
MC Practice exam tomorrow

Pds. 4 & 5:
Class discussion of char. highlights; grade update distributed too
Continue in class only color wksheet through chpt. 8
Began in class only symbol wksheet (schedule asap if absent)
Remember, chpt. 9 with s. guide is due tomorrow

Feb. 28, 2011 lesson plans

Feb. 28, 2011

Pds. 1, 3 & 6:
Poetry terms exam (schedule asap if absent please)
Update portfolio record sheets & portfolios if time permits
Chpt. 1 with poems/responses tomorrow (bring Perrine)

Pds. 4 & 5:
Chpt. 8 discussion
Chpt. 8 quiz (schedule asap if absent please)
Chpt. 7 quiz returned with opportunity to amend errors (schedule asap if absent)
Assigned chpt. 9 with s. guide for wed.
Bring registration packet completed for our counseling visit on Thurs.

Feb. 25, 2011 lesson plans

Feb. 25, 2011

Pds. 1, 3 & 6:
Submit Senior Project Research paper
Tessay – peer scoring
Study poetry terms for Monday’s exam

Pds. 4 & 5:
Unit 9 Vocab. Quiz (schedule asap if absent please)
Remainder of pd. – continued in class only color wksheet update thru chpt. 7 & distributed new in class only symbol/char. wksheet to begin (schedule time if absent please)
Homework - Continue reading chpt. 8 – complete s. guide while reading – due Mon.; no vocab. next week

Feb. 24, 2011 lesson plans

Feb. 24, 2011

Pds. 1, 3 & 6:
Tess Essay (schedule asap if absent)
Senior project Research paper due tomorrow
Chpt.1 narrative with responses to poems 1,3 5 9 & 11 due tomorrow
Poetry terms exam on Monday

Pds. 4 & 5:
Reminder – get registration materials ready for next Thurs.
Returned Unit 9 sent. & defs. – review for tomorrow’s vocab. quiz
Discussion of setting, color and character as symbols (connects to all our in class worksheets now; planting idea seeds for in class interpretive essay coming up after exam on novel)
Discusssion/Review of chpt. 7
Chpt. 7 quiz (schedule asap if absent please)
Distributed chpt. 8-9 s. guide (in yellow tray if absent)
Assigned chpt. 8 with s. guide for Monday

Feb. 23, 2011 lesson plans

Feb. 23, 2011

Pds. 1, 3 & 6:
Submit crit. rdg. wksheets for Tess
Finish poetry pretest (schedule asap, if absent)
Returned Tess one sheets for review for Tess essay tomorrow (lit. based, not prose based)
Senior Project research paper due fri.
chpt. 1 narrative with poems #1, 3 5, 9 & 11 (read poems with narrative flow & jot down short answer responses to questions) – due Fri.
Poetry terms exam on mon. (make flashcards as needed)

Pds. 4 & 5:
Submit Unit 9 vocab. sentences & defs.
Wrapped up video through chpt. 6 (schedule asap if absent)
Remainder of pd. – finish rdg. chpt. 7 with s. guide – due tomorrow or work on continued in class only color wksheet if done with chpt. 7

Feb. 22, 2011 lesson plans

Feb. 22, 2011

Pds. 1, 3 & 6:
Submit Lit. Glossary
Distributed AP Booklet (in red tray if absent)
Scheduled our AP Lit. Practice Exam – m. choice & 3 essays- on May 1st at 2 o’clock (mark your calendars please)
Distributed Perrine’s Sound & Sense (in red tray if absent) – assigned chpt. 1 narrative with poems #1, 3 5, 9 & 11 (read poems with narrative flow & jot down short answer responses to questions) – due Fri.
Distributed Poetry Terms - matching terms test on Mon. (read all terms with defs.; make flashcards as needed for review)
Poetry pretest started (schedule asap if absent)

Pds. 4 & 5:
Continued Video (schedule if absent)
Unit 9 sentences & defs. due tomorrow
Assigned Chpt. 7 for Thurs. – suggested rdg. ½ tonight & other ½ tomorrow since long chpt. with significant sequence of events that creates pivotal plot change for our main chars.
Distributed chpt. 7 s. guide (in yellow tray, if absent)
Are you studying vocab. flashcards a little every day rather than the night before Fri.’s unit 9 quiz?

Feb. 18, 2011 lesson plans

Feb. 18, 2011

Pds. 1, 3 & 6:
Tess Exam (schedule asap if absent please; here 0 pd. if you don’t have a 0 pd. class)
Submit one sheet
Crit. Rdg. wksheets & Lit. Glossary due on Tues.
Senior Project research paper due next Fri.

Pds. 4 & 5:
Chpt. 6 quiz (schedule asap if absent)
Continued video (schedule time asap)
Homework – Unit 9 vocab./part(s) of speech given; create an original sentence with a context clue & provide 2-3 def. per vocab. word – due on Wed.; quiz on Fri. (create flashcards for review method, shuffle & add strategy, try to review a bit daily)

Feb. 16, 2011 lesson plans

Feb. 17, 2011

Pds. 1, 3 & 6:
Exam format & review methods; discussion in prep. for exam with Phases 4 & 5 quiz returned
One sheet & crit. rdg. guides due tomorrow
Please note - Lit. Glossary moved to Tues.

Pds. 4 & 5:
Chpt. 6 with s. guide due tomorrow (read beyond facts; read for deeper meaning & speculation per our class discussions)
Gatsby video begun (schedule time asap)

feb. 16, 2011 lesson plans

Feb. 16, 2011

Pds. 1, 3 & 6:
Phrases 6 & 7 quiz (if absent, schedule asap please)
Tomorrow – bring completed crit. rdg. guides & we’ll wrap up novel discussion & prep. for exam
Tess exam, One Sheet & Lit. Glossary (8 item min.) - Fri.

Pds. 4 & 5:
Chpt. 5 quiz (schedule asap if absent)
Chpt. 6 with s. guide due on Fri.
Gatsby video (schedule time, if absent)

Feb. 15, 2011 lesson plans

Feb. 15, 2011

Pds. 1, 3 & 6:
Pair share continued
Phase 7 with crit. rdg. guide due tomorrow
Lit. Glossary & One Sheet due on Fri.

Pds. 4 & 5:
Continued in class only Color Symbolism wksheet thru chpt. 4 (please schedule time, if absent)
Continued reading chpt. 5 with s. guide – due tomorrow

Feb. 14, 2011 lesson plans

Feb. 14, 2011

Pds. 1, 3 & 6:
Pair-Share discussion continues
Phase the Seven due on Wed.; distributed Phase the Seven s. guide (in red tray, if absent)
Lit. Glossary & One Sheet due on Fri.

Pds. 4 & 5:
Discussion of Chpt. 4
Chpt. 4 quiz (if absent, schedule asap please)
Began in class only Color Association wksheet (schedule time, if absent)
Homework - Assigned chpt. 5 with s. guide (in yellow tray, if absent) – due on Wed.
No Vocab. this week

Feb. 11, 2011 lesson plans

Feb. 11, 2011

Pds. 1, 3 & 6:

Section 1 submitted
Continued pair-share discussion of Tess
Read Phase the 6 & complete crit. rdg. guide for Mon.
Status of lit. glossary & one sheet – likely due next thurs. or fri.

Pds. 4 & 5:
Unit 8 vocab. quiz (schedule asap if absent)
Chpt. 3 quiz (schedule asap if absent)
Finish in class only setting wksheet (schedule asap if absent)
Read chpt. for chpt. 4 & complete its study guide questions

Feb. 10, 2011 lesson plans

Feb. 10, 2011

Pds. 1, 3 & 6:
Phrases 4 & 5 quiz (schedule asap if absent please)
Assigned Phase 6 with s. guide due on Mon. (if absent, in red tray)
Section 1 due tomorrow – follow hdbk. guidelines

Pds. 4 & 5:
Discussion on Tone (attitude) & Mood (atmosphere) – strategies to distinction each; applied to chpt. 2 & our setting wksheet
Redistributed in class only setting wksheet – continued to complete (if absent, schedule asap)
Returned Unit 8 vocab. (check pd. bskt. for it)
Homework – study for Unit 8 vocab. quiz tomorrow & chpt. 3 due with its s. guide

Feb. 9, 2011 lesson plans

Feb. 9, 2011

Pds. 1, 3 & 6:
Continue Pair/share discussion for more chapters
Phase the 5 due tomorrow (expect a quiz on 4 & 5)
Section 1 due on Friday

Pds. 4 & 5:
No SSR
Submit Unit 8 Vocab. sentences & defs.
Chpt. 2 discussion with any questions on 1 & 2 s. guide
Chpt. 2 quiz (schedule asap if absent)
Re-distributed in class only setting worksheet (if absent, schedule time asap to come in)
Distributed chpts. 3 & 4 s. guide (in yellow tray, if absent)
Assigned chpt. 3 & its s. guide questions for Friday (read for deeper meaning of lit. elements not just factual recall; ie. symbol, imagery, theme, irony, etc.)

Feb. 8, 2011 lesson plans

Feb. 8, 2011

Pds. 1, 3 & 6:
Discussion continued – annotate & pair/share
Read rest of Phase the 5 for Thurs.
Section 1 due on Fri.

Pds. 4 & 5:
Chpt. 1 quiz & narrator wksheet (in class only) (schedule asap if absent)
Chpt. 1 notes (get Lit. Analysis sheet from yellow tray to organize notetaking)
Chpt. 2 due tomorrow with remainder of Chpt. 1 & 2 s. guide completed
Begin in-class-only setting worksheet (schedule time asap)
Unit 8 Vocab. due tomorrow (presented submission format last Fri.)

Feb. 7, 2011 lesson plans

Feb. 7, 2011

Pds. 1, 3 & 6:
Continue Pair Share discussion
Assigned chpts. 35 thru 38 with crit. rdg. guide questions (get wksheet from me if absent)- due tomorrow
Sr. Project Section 1 – due Friday (follow hdbk. guidelines)

Pds. 4 & 5:
CST #4 with SSR (if absent, schedule with me asap to makeup SSR minutes)
Great Gatsby begins: distributed novel (get from me if absent); distributed chtps. 1 & 2 s. guide (get from yellow tray if absent); remainder of pd. accommodated for reading
Assigned chpts. 1 & 2 with completion of s. guide - due tomorrow (in prep. for chpts. 1 & 2 quiz)
Don’t forget Unit 8 vocab. due Wed. (MLA format; word with 2-3 defs. per part of speech & an original sentence using the vocab. word; presented sample of format last Friday – see a peer)

Feb. 4, 2011 lesson plans

Feb. 4, 2011

Pds. 1, 3 & 6:
Phases 1 thru 3 – Paired share with class discussion
Read Phase the 4 – complete for Monday (annotation & wksheet)
Senior Project – Section 1 due next Fri (follow manual) & if busy schedule, chpts. 35-38 due next Tues.

Pds. 4 & 5:
CST #3 completed & discussed
SSR begun (update card as needed) (if absent, schedule asap)
Video quiz (if absent, schedule asap)
Novel – Great Gatsby distributed with chpts. 1 & 2 wksheet (if absent, get from yellow tray)
Homework – Read chpts. 1 & 2 & complete s. guide for Monday

Feb. 3, 2011 lesson plans

Feb. 3, 2011

Pds. 1, 3 & 6:
Phases 1-3 discussion-pairs share significant chpt. insights (if absent, discuss with a peer)
Read chpts. 25 thru 29 of Phase the Four for Fri. (distributed Four’s worksheets; get from red tray if absent)

Pds. 4 & 5:
CST item #2 completed & discussed
Finished video (schedule asap, if absent)
Video quiz completed (schedule asap, if absent)
Bring SSR book for tomorrow please

Feb. 2, 2011 lesson plans

Feb. 2, 2011

Pds. 1, 3 & 6:
Prose Practice Essay #3 (schedule asap, if absent)
Phase 3 with worksheets due tomorrow

Pds. 4 & 5:
Distributed “bubble sheet” & CST Practice excerpt (if absent, get from yellow tray)
Read excerpt, annotate it & complete question 1 only (missed discussion)
Began Fitzgerald’s 1920’s “Bernice Bobs Her Hair” video (if absent, schedule asap) – 15 pt. factual recall quiz to follow video
SSR begins this Friday

Feb. 1, 2011 lesson plans

Feb. 1, 2011

Pds. 1, 3 & 6:
Phase the One and Two discussion begun (pairs sharing of chpts. assigned)
Phrase the Third due on Thurs. with annotation & worksheet
Practice Prose Essay #3 tomorrow – revisit ob. sheets, past essays & purple sheets as needed

Pds. 4 & 5:
CST item practiced & discussed (if absent, see me for this asap)
Handout on Fitzgerald bio. given (if absent, see me asap for this)
Fitzgerald bio. worksheet distributed & completed (if absent, get from yellow tray; see a peer & complete please)
Update SSR cards – get a new novel if reading same once since nov.

Feb. 1, 2011 lesson plans

Feb. 1, 2011

Pds. 1, 3 & 6:
Phase the One and Two discussion begun (pairs sharing of chpts. assigned)
Phrase the Third due on Thurs. with annotation & worksheet
Practice Prose Essay #3 tomorrow – revisit ob. sheets, past essays & purple sheets as needed

Pds. 4 & 5:
CST item practiced & discussed (if absent, see me for this asap)
Handout on Fitzgerald bio. given (if absent, see me asap for this)
Fitzgerald bio. worksheet distributed & completed (if absent, get from yellow tray; see a peer & complete please)
Update SSR cards – get a new novel if reading same once since nov.

Semester 2 - Jan. 31, 2011 Lesson Plans

Semester 2
Jan. 31, 2010
Pds. 1, 3 & 6:
Submit syntax para. rewrites
Discussion of Brave New World One Sheets (attach addendum: read if absent please)
Prose Essay #2 Observation sheets discussed; essays returned; anchor papers read & scored
Completed Prose Unit Record Sheet (if absent, see me asap) – collate & store these materials in portfolio (may want to keep in binder til we finish our prose practice essays)

Pds. 4 & 5:
Introductions
Seating requests
Intro. to next lit. unit – Fitzgerald’s Great Gatsby
Bio. handout distributed (get from yellow tray if absent; copy from a peer)
Began watching Fitzgerald’s short story Bernice Bobs Her Hair on video (if absent, schedule viewing time asap since there is a quiz on the short story/video)
Update SSR cards – get a new novel if reading same once since nov.

Jan. 27, 2010 Lesson Plans

Pds. 1, 3 & 6:
Classes not in session per semester exam schedule
Homework -Read text bio. & forward with Phase the One; due on Monday with corresponding wksheets in packet completed; remember, annotate text for one sheet & lit. glossary(8 items) while reading

Pds. 4 & 5:
Final Exam. (Schedule ASAP if absent)
Handed back Transcendental Essays
Organized Portfolios

January 26, 2011

Jan. 26, 2011

Pds. 3:
Final exam – 2nd Prose Practice Essay with Multiple Choice Prose Exam
Distributed Tess packet - Read text bio. & forward with Phase the One due on Monday with corresponding wksheets in packet completed; remember, annotate text for one sheet & lit. glossary while reading
Update portfolios as needed please

Pds. 4 & 5:
Not in attendance today per finals schedule

Jan. 25, 2011 Lesson Plans

Pds. 1, 3 & 6:
Final exam – 2nd Prose Practice Essay with Multiple Choice Prose Exam for pds. 1 & 6;
Pd. 3 – study prep
Distributed Tess packet - Read text bio. & forward with Phase the One due on Monday with corresponding wksheets in packet completed; remember, annotate text for one sheet & lit. glossary while reading

Pds. 4 & 5:
Pass out Review (Get from yellow bin if absent)
Pass back papers as well as NEW grade sheet
Review scheduled for Tomorrow, Wednesday after school! Bring your lunch!
Homework: Study for Final on Thursday!

January 24, 2011 lesson plans

January 24, 2011

Pds. 1, 3 & 6:

Prose Essay #1 – anchor papers read & discussed; returned essays with observation sheet & discussed
Final exam (40 min. prose essay #2 (review prose sheets in preparation) with multiple choice prose exam)
Returned prose paragraphs that were 2nd drafts with rescoring
Bring last minute sheets that remain to update & collate “Record Sheet” for your portfolios

Pds. 4 & 5:
Semester Final on Thursday!
Went over Final Exam format and methods of review for the Exam.

Reading of Act 1:
Pd. 4 – read from the top of Pg. 89 (Henry: I’m Henry Thoreau) to the end of the play
Pd. 5 – read from the middle of Pg. 91 (Waldo: I have cast my vote!) to the end of the play

(Please come in during 0 pd. or break & read that since I only have a class set of play books-thanks)