B-block (9)
HOMEWORK: "Street Fighting in Verona" - You are a newspaper writer for The Verona Times. Write an article (era can be Elizabethean or modern) detailing the events of the fight that broke out in the play.
C-block (9H)
HOMEWORK: Paradox handout. Working on Act I Questions for Romeo and Juliet.
D-block (9)
HOMEWORK: "Street Fighting in Verona" (see above - B-block)
E-block (9H)
HOMEWORK: Connotation and word association handout - in connection with Act I, scene i of Romeo and Juliet
G-block (Writing Lab)
HOMEWORK: Finish Act I of The Crucible
Friday, December 10, 2010
Wednesday, December 1, 2010
Class Notes: November 30, 2010
B-block (9)
HOMEWORK: Bring in two articles - one on young love and the other on a long-standing feud.
C-block (9H)
HOMEWORK: 1. Read sonnets
2. Bring in two articles - one on young love and the other on a long-standing feud.
D-block (9)
HOMEWORK: Read and comment on sonnets.
E-block (9H)
HOMEWORK: Read and comments on Shakespeare's Sonnet 18, 116, and 130.
HOMEWORK: Bring in two articles - one on young love and the other on a long-standing feud.
C-block (9H)
HOMEWORK: 1. Read sonnets
2. Bring in two articles - one on young love and the other on a long-standing feud.
D-block (9)
HOMEWORK: Read and comment on sonnets.
E-block (9H)
HOMEWORK: Read and comments on Shakespeare's Sonnet 18, 116, and 130.
Monday, November 22, 2010
Class Notes: Nov. 22, 2010
C-block (9H)
HOMEWORK: Bring in a favorite poem OR favorite song lyrics
D-block (9)
HOMEWORK: Group essay and poster DUE WEDNESDAY, Nov. 24th
E-block (9H)
HOMEWORK: Group essay and poster DUE WEDNESDAY, NOV 24th
G-block (Writing Lab)
HOMEWORK: 1. Outline compare/contrast for middle/high school 2. Just FYI, over break, I'm asking you to read 3 more Vonnegut stories: "Welcome to the Monkey House," "EPICAC," and "Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow"
HOMEWORK: Bring in a favorite poem OR favorite song lyrics
D-block (9)
HOMEWORK: Group essay and poster DUE WEDNESDAY, Nov. 24th
E-block (9H)
HOMEWORK: Group essay and poster DUE WEDNESDAY, NOV 24th
G-block (Writing Lab)
HOMEWORK: 1. Outline compare/contrast for middle/high school 2. Just FYI, over break, I'm asking you to read 3 more Vonnegut stories: "Welcome to the Monkey House," "EPICAC," and "Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow"
Thursday, November 18, 2010
Class Notes: Nov. 18, 2010
B-block (9)
HOMEWORK: Work on group poster. All groups MUST have thesis by tomorrow. You can email me at any time and I will get right back to you (i.e. before tomorrow.)
C-block (9H)
HOMEWORK: Final group essay DUE on Friday (must also turn in brainstorming AND T-sheets); Group poster DUE on Monday, Nov.22
D-block (9)
HOMEWORK: Work on group essay
E-block (9H)
HOMEWORK: Work on group essay. I have responded to all emails about theses and essay organization. I am happy to respond to more. I am sorry for being absent yesterday. I had a terrible allergic reaction.
G-block (Writing Lab)
HOMEWORK: 1. Brainstorm for compare/contrast between middle and high schools 2. Study for vocab quiz on Monday
HOMEWORK: Work on group poster. All groups MUST have thesis by tomorrow. You can email me at any time and I will get right back to you (i.e. before tomorrow.)
C-block (9H)
HOMEWORK: Final group essay DUE on Friday (must also turn in brainstorming AND T-sheets); Group poster DUE on Monday, Nov.22
D-block (9)
HOMEWORK: Work on group essay
E-block (9H)
HOMEWORK: Work on group essay. I have responded to all emails about theses and essay organization. I am happy to respond to more. I am sorry for being absent yesterday. I had a terrible allergic reaction.
G-block (Writing Lab)
HOMEWORK: 1. Brainstorm for compare/contrast between middle and high schools 2. Study for vocab quiz on Monday
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
Class Notes: Nov. 16, 2010
C-block (9H)
1. Work on group essays and posters
HOMEWORK: Same as yesterday
D-block (9)
HOMEWORK: Work on group essay and posters
E-block (9H)
HOMEWORK: Work on group essay and posters; Final essay AND poster DUE Wednesday, Nov.24
1. Work on group essays and posters
HOMEWORK: Same as yesterday
D-block (9)
HOMEWORK: Work on group essay and posters
E-block (9H)
HOMEWORK: Work on group essay and posters; Final essay AND poster DUE Wednesday, Nov.24
Class Notes: Nov. 15, 2010
B-block (9)
AGENDA :
1. In pairs, discuss and decide whether the following characters are good and bad. You MUST have at least 2 reasons to support your opinion: Atticus, Scout, Aunt Alexandra, Bob Ewell, Boo, Mayella, Heck Tate.
2. Discussion of characters, of "good" and "evil" in the novel, and of the end of the novel.
3. Group work
HOMEWORK: Groups work to develop a thesis. C-block (9H)
AGENDA :
1. Work on group essay
HOMEWORK: Final group essay DUE on Friday (must also turn in brainstorming AND T-sheets); Group poster DUE on Monday, Nov.22
D-block (9)
AGENDA :
1. In pairs, discuss and decide whether the following characters are good and bad. You MUST have at least 2 reasons to support your opinion: Atticus, Scout, Aunt Alexandra, Bob Ewell, Boo, Mayella, Heck Tate.
2. Discussion of characters, of "good" and "evil" in the novel, and of the end of the novel.
3. Group work
HOMEWORK: Groups work to develop a thesis and work on their group posters.
G-block (Writing Lab)
AGENDA :
1. Work on group essays
HOMEWORK: Group theme essay DUE Wednesday; Vocab quiz on Units 3 & 4 = THURSDAY; ALSO, please read handout on commas (we will be doing an in-class exercise on Wednesday)
AGENDA :
1. In pairs, discuss and decide whether the following characters are good and bad. You MUST have at least 2 reasons to support your opinion: Atticus, Scout, Aunt Alexandra, Bob Ewell, Boo, Mayella, Heck Tate.
2. Discussion of characters, of "good" and "evil" in the novel, and of the end of the novel.
3. Group work
HOMEWORK: Groups work to develop a thesis.
AGENDA :
1. Work on group essay
HOMEWORK: Final group essay DUE on Friday (must also turn in brainstorming AND T-sheets); Group poster DUE on Monday, Nov.22
D-block (9)
AGENDA :
1. In pairs, discuss and decide whether the following characters are good and bad. You MUST have at least 2 reasons to support your opinion: Atticus, Scout, Aunt Alexandra, Bob Ewell, Boo, Mayella, Heck Tate.
2. Discussion of characters, of "good" and "evil" in the novel, and of the end of the novel.
3. Group work
HOMEWORK: Groups work to develop a thesis and work on their group posters.
G-block (Writing Lab)
AGENDA :
1. Work on group essays
HOMEWORK: Group theme essay DUE Wednesday; Vocab quiz on Units 3 & 4 = THURSDAY; ALSO, please read handout on commas (we will be doing an in-class exercise on Wednesday)
Sunday, November 14, 2010
Class Notes: November 12, 2010
B-block (9)
HOMEWORK: Finish To Kill a Mockingbird
C-block (9H)
HOMEWORK: Outline of your paragraph for group essay (for body paragraphs, use T-sheets; these MUST be handed in with your group's final essay)
D-block (9)
HOMEWORK: Finish To Kill a Mockingbird
E-block (9H)
HOMEWORK: Outline of your paragraph for group essay (for body paragraphs, use T-sheets; these MUST be handed in with your group's final essay)
G-block (Writing Lab)
HOMEWORK: 1. Rough draft of your paragraph for group essay 2. Vocab unit 4
HOMEWORK: Finish To Kill a Mockingbird
HOMEWORK: Outline of your paragraph for group essay (for body paragraphs, use T-sheets; these MUST be handed in with your group's final essay)
D-block (9)
HOMEWORK: Finish To Kill a Mockingbird
E-block (9H)
HOMEWORK: Outline of your paragraph for group essay (for body paragraphs, use T-sheets; these MUST be handed in with your group's final essay)
G-block (Writing Lab)
HOMEWORK: 1. Rough draft of your paragraph for group essay 2. Vocab unit 4
Monday, November 8, 2010
B-block (9)
AGENDA :
1. Work on editorial in The Maycomb Tribune about the trial
HOMEWORK: 1. Read chs. 22 and 23 2. Complete editorial
TRIAL writing assignment: DUE Friday C-block (9H)
AGENDA :
1. Students work in groups to develop thesis for group essay
HOMEWORK: 1. Complete projects 2. Group essay thesis
G-block (Writing Lab)
AGENDA :
1. Discussion of "The Yellow Wallpaper"
2. Clarification of other questions on various short stories
3. Modeling of brainstorming process
4. Groups work to develop a thesis for their story
HOMEWORK: Wednesday: Thesis and outline; Friday: rough draft; Monday: final essay DUE
AGENDA :
1. Work on editorial in The Maycomb Tribune about the trial
HOMEWORK: 1. Read chs. 22 and 23 2. Complete editorial
TRIAL writing assignment: DUE Friday
AGENDA :
1. Students work in groups to develop thesis for group essay
HOMEWORK: 1. Complete projects 2. Group essay thesis
G-block (Writing Lab)
AGENDA :
1. Discussion of "The Yellow Wallpaper"
2. Clarification of other questions on various short stories
3. Modeling of brainstorming process
4. Groups work to develop a thesis for their story
HOMEWORK: Wednesday: Thesis and outline; Friday: rough draft; Monday: final essay DUE
Saturday, November 6, 2010
Class Notes: Nov. 5, 2010
B-block (9)
AGENDA :
1. Quiz TKMB through ch.20
2. "Black and White"
3. Watch beginning of film version
HOMEWORK: 1. "Black and White" 2. Read ch. 21
D-block (9)
AGENDA :
1. Journal: Write about the best or worst music video or commercial you have seen recently. Explain why it was great or terrible.
2. Sharing of journal entries.
3. Watch trial part of film
HOMEWORK: 1. Read chapters 22 and 23
2. Trial writing assignment
E-block (9H)
AGENDA :
1. Journal re-write
2. Thesis practice
HOMEWORK: Write Black Boy theme statement and thesis
INJUSTICE PROJECT DUE = Tuesday, Nov.9
G-block (Writing Lab)
AGENDA :
1. Reading of 4 new stories and responding.
2. Discussion of "Harrison Bergeron" by Kurt Vonnegut
HOMEWORK: Complete reading of "The Yellow Wallpaper" and 4 stories in packet. Respond to the following questions: "Harrison Bergeron" = All fact questions; Ideas #3 , 5; "By the Waters of Babylon" = Ideas #2, 5, 7; "Peter Two" = Ideas # 1, 4
ALSO, check it out... some neat, related stuff:
Film version of "Harrison Bergeron"
One scene from the film
AND a new version (I'm going to try and get this so we can watch it)
A pretty good student project for "The Yellow Wallpaper"
Interesting musical and visual interpretation
AGENDA :
1. Quiz TKMB through ch.20
2. "Black and White"
3. Watch beginning of film version
HOMEWORK: 1. "Black and White" 2. Read ch. 21
D-block (9)
AGENDA :
1. Journal: Write about the best or worst music video or commercial you have seen recently. Explain why it was great or terrible.
2. Sharing of journal entries.
3. Watch trial part of film
HOMEWORK: 1. Read chapters 22 and 23
2. Trial writing assignment
E-block (9H)
AGENDA :
1. Journal re-write
2. Thesis practice
HOMEWORK: Write Black Boy theme statement and thesis
INJUSTICE PROJECT DUE = Tuesday, Nov.9
G-block (Writing Lab)
AGENDA :
1. Reading of 4 new stories and responding.
2. Discussion of "Harrison Bergeron" by Kurt Vonnegut
HOMEWORK: Complete reading of "The Yellow Wallpaper" and 4 stories in packet. Respond to the following questions: "Harrison Bergeron" = All fact questions; Ideas #3 , 5; "By the Waters of Babylon" = Ideas #2, 5, 7; "Peter Two" = Ideas # 1, 4
ALSO, check it out... some neat, related stuff:
Film version of "Harrison Bergeron"
One scene from the film
AND a new version (I'm going to try and get this so we can watch it)
A pretty good student project for "The Yellow Wallpaper"
Interesting musical and visual interpretation
Tuesday, November 2, 2010
Class Notes: November 3, 2010
B-block (9)
AGENDA :
1. Students work in pairs to complete “Life’s value” worksheet
2. Students respond to quotation in journal AFTER completing the worksheet.
3. Students complete as much as possible of “An Epidemic of Madness” worksheet. You will not know all the characters yet, so you will not be able to totally complete the worksheet.
HOMEWORK: Read chapter 20 and complete worksheets from class C-block (9H)
AGENDA :
1. Students work on Injustice Project (LAST IN-CLASS work on project)
HOMEWORK: Written assignment: "What's next???"
D-block (9)
AGENDA :
1. Students work in pairs to complete “Life’s value” worksheet
2. Students respond to quotation in journal AFTER completing the worksheet.
3. Students complete as much as possible of “An Epidemic of Madness” worksheet. You will not know all the characters yet, so you will not be able to totally complete the worksheet.
HOMEWORK: Read chapter 21 and do as much as possible on "An Epidemic of Madness" worksheet
G-block (Writing Lab)
AGENDA :
1. Respond to questions on "The Yellow Wallpaper"
2. Work on vocab unit 4
HOMEWORK: 1. vocab unit 4 2. Read rest of stories in "Yellow Wallpaper" book
AGENDA :
1. Students work in pairs to complete “Life’s value” worksheet
2. Students respond to quotation in journal AFTER completing the worksheet.
3. Students complete as much as possible of “An Epidemic of Madness” worksheet. You will not know all the characters yet, so you will not be able to totally complete the worksheet.
HOMEWORK: Read chapter 20 and complete worksheets from class
AGENDA :
1. Students work on Injustice Project (LAST IN-CLASS work on project)
HOMEWORK: Written assignment: "What's next???"
D-block (9)
AGENDA :
1. Students work in pairs to complete “Life’s value” worksheet
2. Students respond to quotation in journal AFTER completing the worksheet.
3. Students complete as much as possible of “An Epidemic of Madness” worksheet. You will not know all the characters yet, so you will not be able to totally complete the worksheet.
HOMEWORK: Read chapter 21 and do as much as possible on "An Epidemic of Madness" worksheet
G-block (Writing Lab)
AGENDA :
1. Respond to questions on "The Yellow Wallpaper"
2. Work on vocab unit 4
HOMEWORK: 1. vocab unit 4 2. Read rest of stories in "Yellow Wallpaper" book
Class Notes: Monday, November 1, 2010
B-block (9)
AGENDA :
1. Journal: Why does it snow? Why do we have earthquakes? Why do leaves turn brown? Write a far-fetched, creative explanation of any natural phenomenon (like the ones above.) For example, you could explain how rain is the result of the sun sweating from its excessive heat.
2.Hand back various assignments.
3. Introduction to trial procedure. Discussion of 1st two witnesses in the trial: Heck Tate & Bob Ewell.
3. Fill out Trial Tracking worksheet.
HOMEWORK: Read chapters 18 & 19
E-block (9H)
AGENDA :
1. Thesis exercise (Part II)
2. Discussion of end of Part I of Black Boy: 1. Shorty 2. parallel of Richard's behavior in fight with Harrison 3. p. 233 connection to "Little Things are Big" 4. What is Richard's realization while reading Mencken? (words can be a weapon) 5. p. 250: What is Richard's "new hunger"? 5. What does Richard realize about lying? (it's necessary for him; it's protection/safety) 6. Richard not being able to have access to full human experience (of emotions, perspectives, etc.) This is the deepest injustice he feels he faces. Connected to need to lie because he needs protection since he is in a constant state of fear. Living in a constant state of fear means you cannot experience life fully.
HOMEWORK: 1. Written assignment: "What's next???" 2. Thesis exercise Part III
G-block (Writing Lab)
AGENDA :
1. Review song analysis related to theme - groups present their theme statements
2. Collect homework - choose a film and go through steps of theme analysis
HOMEWORK: 1. Vocab unit 3 AND units 1-3 review 2. Read "The Yellow Wallpaper"
AGENDA :
1. Journal: Why does it snow? Why do we have earthquakes? Why do leaves turn brown? Write a far-fetched, creative explanation of any natural phenomenon (like the ones above.) For example, you could explain how rain is the result of the sun sweating from its excessive heat.
2.Hand back various assignments.
3. Introduction to trial procedure. Discussion of 1st two witnesses in the trial: Heck Tate & Bob Ewell.
3. Fill out Trial Tracking worksheet.
HOMEWORK: Read chapters 18 & 19
E-block (9H)
AGENDA :
1. Thesis exercise (Part II)
2. Discussion of end of Part I of Black Boy: 1. Shorty 2. parallel of Richard's behavior in fight with Harrison 3. p. 233 connection to "Little Things are Big" 4. What is Richard's realization while reading Mencken? (words can be a weapon) 5. p. 250: What is Richard's "new hunger"? 5. What does Richard realize about lying? (it's necessary for him; it's protection/safety) 6. Richard not being able to have access to full human experience (of emotions, perspectives, etc.) This is the deepest injustice he feels he faces. Connected to need to lie because he needs protection since he is in a constant state of fear. Living in a constant state of fear means you cannot experience life fully.
HOMEWORK: 1. Written assignment: "What's next???" 2. Thesis exercise Part III
G-block (Writing Lab)
AGENDA :
1. Review song analysis related to theme - groups present their theme statements
2. Collect homework - choose a film and go through steps of theme analysis
HOMEWORK: 1. Vocab unit 3 AND units 1-3 review 2. Read "The Yellow Wallpaper"
Friday, October 29, 2010
Class Notes: October 28, 2010
B-block (9)
AGENDA :
1. Quiz
2. Silent reading
3. Character groupwork
HOMEWORK: Read chapter 17.
C-block (9H)
AGENDA :
1. Finish "The Devil's Miner."
HOMEWORK: Finish Part I of Black Boy
D-block (9)
AGENDA :
1. Journal: You know what an orfinbellydorper is. Most people don't. Explain to them what to do with one.
2. Discussion of chapter 17 and beginning of trial. Hand out Trial Tracking sheet.
3. Character work
HOMEWORK: Chapter 18
E-block (9H)
AGENDA :
1. Journal: You know what an orfinbellydorper is. Most people don't. Explain to them what to do with one.
2. Journal sharing
3. Explanation of and practice with theme statements.
HOMEWORK: 1. Injustice project work
2. Complete handout on "The Devil's Miner"
AGENDA :
1. Quiz
2. Silent reading
3. Character groupwork
HOMEWORK: Read chapter 17.
AGENDA :
1. Finish "The Devil's Miner."
HOMEWORK: Finish Part I of Black Boy
D-block (9)
AGENDA :
1. Journal: You know what an orfinbellydorper is. Most people don't. Explain to them what to do with one.
2. Discussion of chapter 17 and beginning of trial. Hand out Trial Tracking sheet.
3. Character work
HOMEWORK: Chapter 18
E-block (9H)
AGENDA :
1. Journal: You know what an orfinbellydorper is. Most people don't. Explain to them what to do with one.
2. Journal sharing
3. Explanation of and practice with theme statements.
HOMEWORK: 1. Injustice project work
2. Complete handout on "The Devil's Miner"
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
Class Notes: Oct. 26, 2010
B-block (9)
AGENDA :
1. Scottsboro & chs.1-10 quiz
2. Review chapters 7, 8, 9 vocab
HOMEWORK: Read chapter 15
D-block (9)
AGENDA :
1. Journal: Sargeant painting (MFA) - Imagine the backstory.
2. Review chapters 7, 8, 9 vocab
3. Review chapters 14, 15
HOMEWORK: 1. Read chapter 17
2. Complete question #6 from FQs
E-block (9H)
AGENDA :
1. Finish watching "The Devil's Miner"
2. Alphabet race and discussion/debate of themes in Black Boy
HOMEWORK: Read chapters 13 & 14
INJUSTICE PROJECT DUE = Tuesday, Nov.9
G-block (Writing Lab)
AGENDA :
1. Vocab quiz - units 1 & 2
2. Go over outlines and begin writing draft of essay
HOMEWORK: Write 1st draft of 2nd character analysis essay
CHARACTER ANALYSIS ESSAY #2 1st draft DUE = Wednesday, October 27
FINAL DUE = Friday, October 29
AGENDA :
1. Scottsboro & chs.1-10 quiz
2. Review chapters 7, 8, 9 vocab
HOMEWORK: Read chapter 15
D-block (9)
AGENDA :
1. Journal: Sargeant painting (MFA) - Imagine the backstory.
2. Review chapters 7, 8, 9 vocab
3. Review chapters 14, 15
HOMEWORK: 1. Read chapter 17
2. Complete question #6 from FQs
E-block (9H)
AGENDA :
1. Finish watching "The Devil's Miner"
2. Alphabet race and discussion/debate of themes in Black Boy
HOMEWORK: Read chapters 13 & 14
INJUSTICE PROJECT DUE = Tuesday, Nov.9
G-block (Writing Lab)
AGENDA :
1. Vocab quiz - units 1 & 2
2. Go over outlines and begin writing draft of essay
HOMEWORK: Write 1st draft of 2nd character analysis essay
CHARACTER ANALYSIS ESSAY #2 1st draft DUE = Wednesday, October 27
FINAL DUE = Friday, October 29
Monday, October 25, 2010
Class Notes: Oct. 25, 2010
C-block (9H)
AGENDA :
1. Vocabulary quiz - Black Boy
HOMEWORK: Read chapter 12
D-block (9)
AGENDA :
1. Vocabulary quiz
HOMEWORK: 1. Read chapter 16
2. Complete Chronolog
E-block (9H)
AGENDA :
1. Vocabulary quiz - Black Boy
HOMEWORK: Read chapter 12
AGENDA :
1. Vocabulary quiz - Black Boy
HOMEWORK: Read chapter 12
D-block (9)
AGENDA :
1. Vocabulary quiz
HOMEWORK: 1. Read chapter 16
2. Complete Chronolog
E-block (9H)
AGENDA :
1. Vocabulary quiz - Black Boy
HOMEWORK: Read chapter 12
Thursday, October 21, 2010
Class Notes: October 21, 2010
B-block (9)
AGENDA :
1. Vocab quiz: TKMB chs. 1, 4, 5, 6
HOMEWORK: Read chapter 12
E-block (9H)
AGENDA :
1. Return vocab quiz 1 and Black Boy quiz 1
2. Continue watching "The Devil's Miner"
HOMEWORK: 1. Read chapters 10 and 11 2. FQs TO BE TURNED IN 3. Study vocab for quiz
Vocab quiz = Monday, Oct. 25
G-block (Writing Lab)
AGENDA :
Work on character outlines (either characters from Salinger stories or from "Crazy Heart")
HOMEWORK: Full outline for Tuesday for grade; STUDY for vocab quiz on Tuesday
AGENDA :
1. Vocab quiz: TKMB chs. 1, 4, 5, 6
HOMEWORK: Read chapter 12
E-block (9H)
AGENDA :
1. Return vocab quiz 1 and Black Boy quiz 1
2. Continue watching "The Devil's Miner"
HOMEWORK: 1. Read chapters 10 and 11 2. FQs TO BE TURNED IN 3. Study vocab for quiz
Vocab quiz = Monday, Oct. 25
G-block (Writing Lab)
AGENDA :
Work on character outlines (either characters from Salinger stories or from "Crazy Heart")
HOMEWORK: Full outline for Tuesday for grade; STUDY for vocab quiz on Tuesday
Class Notes: October 20, 2010
C-block (9H)
AGENDA :
1. Quiz on reading
2. Groups prepare Focus Questions on chs. 6 & 7
3. Class discussion with groups presenting their question
HOMEWORK: Read chs. 8 & 9
Vocab quiz = Friday, Oct. 22
D-block (9)
AGENDA :
1. Alphabet Race
2. Debate/defense of words and their connection to themes in TKMB
3. Character groupwork
HOMEWORK: Read chs. 13 & 14
Vocab quiz = Mon., Oct. 25
E-block (9H)
AGENDA :
1. Discussion of Ligon image, "Two White/Two Black, #1" (1991)
2. Begin watching documentary "The Devil's Miner"
HOMEWORK: Read chs. 8 & 9
Vocab quiz = Monday, Oct. 25
G-block (Writing Lab)
AGENDA :
1. Finish watching "Crazy Heart"
HOMEWORK: Character Analysis Process: 1. Full brainstorm 2. 3 Personality traits 3. Formal outline of Bad Blake or Jean from the film
Vocab quiz on units 1 & 2 = Tuesday, October 26
AGENDA :
1. Quiz on reading
2. Groups prepare Focus Questions on chs. 6 & 7
3. Class discussion with groups presenting their question
HOMEWORK: Read chs. 8 & 9
Vocab quiz = Friday, Oct. 22
D-block (9)
AGENDA :
1. Alphabet Race
2. Debate/defense of words and their connection to themes in TKMB
3. Character groupwork
HOMEWORK: Read chs. 13 & 14
Vocab quiz = Mon., Oct. 25
E-block (9H)
AGENDA :
1. Discussion of Ligon image, "Two White/Two Black, #1" (1991)
2. Begin watching documentary "The Devil's Miner"
HOMEWORK: Read chs. 8 & 9
Vocab quiz = Monday, Oct. 25
G-block (Writing Lab)
AGENDA :
1. Finish watching "Crazy Heart"
HOMEWORK: Character Analysis Process: 1. Full brainstorm 2. 3 Personality traits 3. Formal outline of Bad Blake or Jean from the film
Vocab quiz on units 1 & 2 = Tuesday, October 26
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
Class Notes: October 19, 2010
B-block (9)
AGENDA :
1. Discuss end of Part I
2. What are conflicts in the novel so far? What has the focus been? How is it changing?
3. Silent reading
HOMEWORK: Read through the end of Part I
Vocab quiz = Thursday
C-block (9H)
AGENDA :
1. Research for Injustice Project
HOMEWORK: 1. Read chs. 6&7
2. Complete responses for "Richard's 1st story"
Vocab quiz = Friday, Oct.22
D-block (9)
AGENDA :
1. Discussion of end of Part I
2. 5 words exercise for Atticus, Scout, Jem
HOMEWORK: Read chapter 12
Vocab quiz = Monday, Oct. 25
E-block (9H)
AGENDA :
1. Journal: "Always the exception, I see everything as exceptional."
2. Discuss Richard and his feelings: loneliness, guilt, hunger, etc.
3. Ligon image and analysis
HOMEWORK: 1. Read chs. 6 & 7
2. Complete "Richard's 1st story" responses to hand in
Vocab quiz = Monday, Oct. 25
AGENDA :
1. Discuss end of Part I
2. What are conflicts in the novel so far? What has the focus been? How is it changing?
3. Silent reading
HOMEWORK: Read through the end of Part I
Vocab quiz = Thursday
AGENDA :
1. Research for Injustice Project
HOMEWORK: 1. Read chs. 6&7
2. Complete responses for "Richard's 1st story"
Vocab quiz = Friday, Oct.22
D-block (9)
AGENDA :
1. Discussion of end of Part I
2. 5 words exercise for Atticus, Scout, Jem
HOMEWORK: Read chapter 12
Vocab quiz = Monday, Oct. 25
E-block (9H)
AGENDA :
1. Journal: "Always the exception, I see everything as exceptional."
2. Discuss Richard and his feelings: loneliness, guilt, hunger, etc.
3. Ligon image and analysis
HOMEWORK: 1. Read chs. 6 & 7
2. Complete "Richard's 1st story" responses to hand in
Vocab quiz = Monday, Oct. 25
Monday, October 18, 2010
Class Notes: October 18, 2010
B-block (9)
AGENDA :
1. 5 words exercise
2. Read and study vocab
HOMEWORK: Read ch.12 and study vocab
VOCAB QUIZ on TKMB chs.1-6: Thurs., October 21!!
C-block (9H)
AGENDA :
1. Journal re-write to hand in for grade
2. Think-pair-share with examples of hunger, loneliness, guilt, etc. from Black Boy
HOMEWORK: Read chs. 6 & 7 and complete Richard's 1st story handout
2nd vocab quiz: Friday, October 22
G-block (Writing Lab)
AGENDA :
1. Finish watching "Crazy Heart"
2. Work on outlines for character analysis of Bad Blake or Jean
HOMEWORK: Write complete brainstorm and character outline for Bad Blake or Jean
Vocab quiz: Friday, October 22 on Units 1 & 2
AGENDA :
1. 5 words exercise
2. Read and study vocab
HOMEWORK: Read ch.12 and study vocab
VOCAB QUIZ on TKMB chs.1-6: Thurs., October 21!!
AGENDA :
1. Journal re-write to hand in for grade
2. Think-pair-share with examples of hunger, loneliness, guilt, etc. from Black Boy
HOMEWORK: Read chs. 6 & 7 and complete Richard's 1st story handout
2nd vocab quiz: Friday, October 22
G-block (Writing Lab)
AGENDA :
1. Finish watching "Crazy Heart"
2. Work on outlines for character analysis of Bad Blake or Jean
HOMEWORK: Write complete brainstorm and character outline for Bad Blake or Jean
Vocab quiz: Friday, October 22 on Units 1 & 2
Friday, September 10, 2010
Class Notes: Thursday, Sept. 9
B-block (9)
AGENDA :
1. Notecards: tell me about yourself
2. School photos
3. Class policies and expectations
HOMEWORK: Review summer reading
SUMMER READING TESTS: Monday, Sept. 13th & Wed., Sept. 15th
C-block (9H)
AGENDA :
1. Notecards: tell me about yourself
2. School photos
3. Class policies and expectations
HOMEWORK: Review summer reading
SUMMER READING TESTS: Tuesday, Sept. 14th & Thurs., Sept. 16th
D-block (9)
AGENDA :
1. Notecards: tell me about yourself
2. School photos
3. Class policies and expectations
HOMEWORK: Review summer reading
SUMMER READING TESTS: Tues., Sept. 14th & Wed., Sept. 15th
E-block (9H)
AGENDA :
1. Notecards: tell me about yourself
2. School photos
3. Class policies and expectations
HOMEWORK: Review summer reading
SUMMER READING TESTS: Tuesday, Sept. 14th & Wed., Sept. 15th
G-block (Writing Lab)
AGENDA :
1. Class policies and expectations
2. School photos
3. Begin to discuss summer reading
HOMEWORK: Review summer reading
SUMMER READING TESTS: Monday, Sept. 13th & Wed., Sept. 15th
AGENDA :
1. Notecards: tell me about yourself
2. School photos
3. Class policies and expectations
HOMEWORK: Review summer reading
SUMMER READING TESTS: Monday, Sept. 13th & Wed., Sept. 15th
AGENDA :
1. Notecards: tell me about yourself
2. School photos
3. Class policies and expectations
HOMEWORK: Review summer reading
SUMMER READING TESTS: Tuesday, Sept. 14th & Thurs., Sept. 16th
D-block (9)
AGENDA :
1. Notecards: tell me about yourself
2. School photos
3. Class policies and expectations
HOMEWORK: Review summer reading
SUMMER READING TESTS: Tues., Sept. 14th & Wed., Sept. 15th
E-block (9H)
AGENDA :
1. Notecards: tell me about yourself
2. School photos
3. Class policies and expectations
HOMEWORK: Review summer reading
SUMMER READING TESTS: Tuesday, Sept. 14th & Wed., Sept. 15th
G-block (Writing Lab)
AGENDA :
1. Class policies and expectations
2. School photos
3. Begin to discuss summer reading
HOMEWORK: Review summer reading
SUMMER READING TESTS: Monday, Sept. 13th & Wed., Sept. 15th
Wednesday, June 16, 2010
Summer Reading
10th grade C1
CHOOSE TWO :
Paper Towns, John Green
Looking for Alaska, John Green
The Earth, My Butt, and Other Big Round Things, Carolyn Mackler
Wintergirls, Laurie Halse Anderson
Focus Questions: What techniques does an author use to develop character and reveal traits? How do people develop individually within a conformist society?
REQUIRED :
Grapes of Wrath, John Steinbeck
The Left Hand of Darkness, Ursula K. Le Guin
AND CHOOSE ONE OF THESE:
A Yellow Raft in Blue Water, Michael Dorris
Special Topics in Calamity Physics, Marisha Pessl
Focus Questions: How do these books demonstrate the influence of the environment on the development of character? Each of these books uses a metaphor in the title. Explain each metaphor and how it contributes to your understanding of the text.
A few of my recommendations:
FICTION
White Noise, Don DeLillo
If on a Winter's Night a Traveler, Italo Calvino
If Beale Street Could Talk, James Baldwin
Snow Falling on Cedars, David Guterson
Castle in the Forest, Norman Mailer
POETRY
Odes to Common Things, Pablo Neruda
Twenty Love Poems and a Song of Despair, Pablo Neruda
Wild Iris, Louise Gluck
NON-FICTION
Desert Solitaire, Edward Abbey
Cadillac Desert, Marc Reisner
The Survival of the Bark Canoe, John McPhee
Collected Essays, James Baldwin
Saturday, June 12, 2010
Class Notes: June 11, 2010
EXAM REVIEW TIME
B-block
AGENDA :
1. Review for final exam in groups
HOMEWORK: Prepare review handout for Tuesday.
C-block (Honors)
AGENDA :
1. Wrap-up discussion of The Glass Menagerie
HOMEWORK: Prepare for final. Handouts by Wednesday.
D-block
AGENDA :
1. Final exam review
HOMEWORK: Prepare review handouts by Monday.
B-block
AGENDA :
1. Review for final exam in groups
HOMEWORK: Prepare review handout for Tuesday.
AGENDA :
1. Wrap-up discussion of The Glass Menagerie
HOMEWORK: Prepare for final. Handouts by Wednesday.
D-block
AGENDA :
1. Final exam review
HOMEWORK: Prepare review handouts by Monday.
Monday, June 7, 2010
Class Notes: June 4, 2010
Class Notes: June 3, 2010
C-block (Honors)
AGENDA :
1. Discussion of production notes and scene 1.
2. Read scene 2.
HOMEWORK: 1. Read scenes 2 and 3.
2. Choose an image from the menagerie below and write a journal entry about how a particular staging of the play (or playbill cover) relates to the production notes that we discussed Thursday in class.
AGENDA :
1. Discussion of production notes and scene 1.
2. Read scene 2.
HOMEWORK: 1. Read scenes 2 and 3.
2. Choose an image from the menagerie below and write a journal entry about how a particular staging of the play (or playbill cover) relates to the production notes that we discussed Thursday in class.
Sunday, May 30, 2010
Class Notes: May 28, 2010
C-block (Honors)
AGENDA :
1. Discussion with partner of questions from research handout.
2. Discussion of "searching for self"? What does this process entail? What does it mean to "search for oneself"?
3. Consideration and discussion of Tennessee Williams' quotes. Important themes that emerged from this discussion: suffering; fragility; relationships
4. Begin reading Scene 1 of The Glass Menagerie
HOMEWORK: Read Production Notes (important!!) and finish scene 1.
D-block
HOMEWORK: Work on final timeline projects - DO NOT, I repeat DO NOT, leave this whole project until the last minute. You will be very sorry!
AGENDA :
1. Discussion with partner of questions from research handout.
2. Discussion of "searching for self"? What does this process entail? What does it mean to "search for oneself"?
3. Consideration and discussion of Tennessee Williams' quotes. Important themes that emerged from this discussion: suffering; fragility; relationships
4. Begin reading Scene 1 of The Glass Menagerie
HOMEWORK: Read Production Notes (important!!) and finish scene 1.
D-block
HOMEWORK: Work on final timeline projects - DO NOT, I repeat DO NOT, leave this whole project until the last minute. You will be very sorry!
Class Notes: May 27, 2010
B-block
AGENDA :
1. Presentation of missing scene video mini-project.
2. Discussion of chapter 8.
HOMEWORK: 1. Read chapter 9 (QUIZ on Monday!)
C-block (Honors)
AGENDA :
1. Tennessee Williams research
HOMEWORK: Complete research and do creative writing piece on back of hand-out.
D-block
AGENDA :
1. Quiz on chapters 7-9
2. Discussion of chapter 9.
3. Begin reading chapter 10.
HOMEWORK: Finish chapter 10
2. Work on BOTH m
AGENDA :
1. Presentation of missing scene video mini-project.
2. Discussion of chapter 8.
HOMEWORK: 1. Read chapter 9 (QUIZ on Monday!)
AGENDA :
1. Tennessee Williams research
HOMEWORK: Complete research and do creative writing piece on back of hand-out.
D-block
AGENDA :
1. Quiz on chapters 7-9
2. Discussion of chapter 9.
3. Begin reading chapter 10.
HOMEWORK: Finish chapter 10
2. Work on BOTH m
Class Notes: May 24, 2010
C-block (Honors)
AGENDA :
1. Savage Inequalities presentations
HOMEWORK: Write the following as a journal entry: What do you think is the biggest problem that Kozol has identified in Savage Inequalities? What possible solutions could you suggest to the problem?
D-block
AGENDA :
1. Analysis of and discussion of chapter 7
HOMEWORK: 1. Read chapter 8
AGENDA :
1. Savage Inequalities presentations
HOMEWORK: Write the following as a journal entry: What do you think is the biggest problem that Kozol has identified in Savage Inequalities? What possible solutions could you suggest to the problem?
D-block
AGENDA :
1. Analysis of and discussion of chapter 7
HOMEWORK: 1. Read chapter 8
Saturday, May 22, 2010
Class Notes: May 21, 2010
B-block
AGENDA :
1. Discussion of chapters 5 and 6, focusing on Golding's handling of civilization v. savagery, good v. evil.
2. Work on mini-projects (DUE WEDNESDAY, MAY 26!!!)
HOMEWORK: 1. Read chapter 7
2. Work on BOTH mini-project and Devolution Timeline project (Do not neglect this latter project until the end of the unit or you will be too rushed to do a good job!)
C-block (Honors)
AGENDA :
1. Savage Inequalities presentations
HOMEWORK: 1. Preparing for presentations
D-block
AGENDA :
1. Quiz on chapters 4-6 (Hint: There will likely be a quiz every 3 chapters.)
2. Work on mini-projects
HOMEWORK: 1. Read chapter 7
2. Work on BOTH mini-project and Devolution Timeline project (Do not neglect this latter project until the end of the unit or you will be too rushed to do a good job!)
AGENDA :
1. Discussion of chapters 5 and 6, focusing on Golding's handling of civilization v. savagery, good v. evil.
2. Work on mini-projects (DUE WEDNESDAY, MAY 26!!!)
HOMEWORK: 1. Read chapter 7
2. Work on BOTH mini-project and Devolution Timeline project (Do not neglect this latter project until the end of the unit or you will be too rushed to do a good job!)
AGENDA :
1. Savage Inequalities presentations
HOMEWORK: 1. Preparing for presentations
D-block
AGENDA :
1. Quiz on chapters 4-6 (Hint: There will likely be a quiz every 3 chapters.)
2. Work on mini-projects
HOMEWORK: 1. Read chapter 7
2. Work on BOTH mini-project and Devolution Timeline project (Do not neglect this latter project until the end of the unit or you will be too rushed to do a good job!)
Tuesday, May 18, 2010
Class Notes: May 17, 2010
B-block
AGENDA :
1. Discuss the different outlook and goals of Ralph, Jack, and Simon. Of what are these characters representative?
2. Discuss and collect Close Reading handout for chapters 3 and 4.
3. Students consider their own views on good and evil. Discussion follows.
HOMEWORK: 1. Study vocab
2. Read chapter 5 in Lord of the Flies
3. Complete good v. evil handout
C-block (Honors)
AGENDA :
1. Return Painting Analysis assignment
2. Share visual expression projects related to "Life on the Mississippi" (Savage Inequalities)
3. Students work in groups to prepare for teaching units on the rest of the book
HOMEWORK: Work on presentation projects for Savage Inequalities
AGENDA :
1. Discuss the different outlook and goals of Ralph, Jack, and Simon. Of what are these characters representative?
2. Discuss and collect Close Reading handout for chapters 3 and 4.
3. Students consider their own views on good and evil. Discussion follows.
HOMEWORK: 1. Study vocab
2. Read chapter 5 in Lord of the Flies
3. Complete good v. evil handout
AGENDA :
1. Return Painting Analysis assignment
2. Share visual expression projects related to "Life on the Mississippi" (Savage Inequalities)
3. Students work in groups to prepare for teaching units on the rest of the book
HOMEWORK: Work on presentation projects for Savage Inequalities
Monday, May 10, 2010
Class Notes: May 10, 2010
C-block (Honors)
AGENDA :
1. View Senior Art Show. Discuss.
2. Read Introduction to Savage Inequalities by Jonathan Kozol. Discuss
3. Begin reading 1st chapter: Life on the Mississippi
HOMEWORK: 1. Read chapter 1
2. Complete focus questions
D-block
AGENDA :
1. Hand back This Boy's Life tests.
2. Survival exercise: what would one need to do? what items are essential?
3. Make master list on board. Discuss survival.
4. Survival "quiz".
HOMEWORK:
1. Read chapter 1 of Lord of the Flies
2. Complete Focus Questions
AGENDA :
1. View Senior Art Show. Discuss.
2. Read Introduction to Savage Inequalities by Jonathan Kozol. Discuss
3. Begin reading 1st chapter: Life on the Mississippi
HOMEWORK: 1. Read chapter 1
2. Complete focus questions
D-block
AGENDA :
1. Hand back This Boy's Life tests.
2. Survival exercise: what would one need to do? what items are essential?
3. Make master list on board. Discuss survival.
4. Survival "quiz".
HOMEWORK:
1. Read chapter 1 of Lord of the Flies
2. Complete Focus Questions
Friday, March 12, 2010
Class Notes: March 12, 2010
C-block (Honors)
AGENDA :
1. In-class test
HOMEWORK: 1. Finish Girl with a Pearl Earring test
2. Complete handout from MFA field trip
D-block
AGENDA :
1. READING QUIZ
2. Touch base with each student about memoir topic
3. Talk about writer's voice, tone, audience, and purpose
HOMEWORK :
UPCOMING SCHEDULE:
Reading:
Friday, March 12 = p.199
Tuesday, March 16 = p.214
Wed., March 17 = p.233
Thurs., March 18 = p.252
Monday, March 22 = FINISH book
Tests, Quizzes, and Due Dates:
Thursday, March 18 = VOCAB QUIZ
Tues., March 23 = This Boy's Life TEST
Friday, March 26 = MEMOIR DUE
AGENDA :
1. In-class test
HOMEWORK: 1. Finish Girl with a Pearl Earring test
2. Complete handout from MFA field trip
D-block
AGENDA :
1. READING QUIZ
2. Touch base with each student about memoir topic
3. Talk about writer's voice, tone, audience, and purpose
HOMEWORK :
UPCOMING SCHEDULE:
Reading:
Friday, March 12 = p.199
Tuesday, March 16 = p.214
Wed., March 17 = p.233
Thurs., March 18 = p.252
Monday, March 22 = FINISH book
Tests, Quizzes, and Due Dates:
Thursday, March 18 = VOCAB QUIZ
Tues., March 23 = This Boy's Life TEST
Friday, March 26 = MEMOIR DUE
Class Notes: March 11, 2010
B-block
AGENDA :
1. Review definitions for vocab list #2.
HOMEWORK:
AGENDA :
1. Review definitions for vocab list #2.
HOMEWORK:
UPCOMING SCHEDULE:
Reading:
Monday, March 15 = p.199
Tuesday, March 16 = p.214
Thursday, March 18 = p.233
Friday, March 19 = p.252
Monday, March 22 = FINISH book
Tests, Quizzes, and Due Dates:
Monday, March 15 = READING QUIZ
Thursday, March 18 = VOCAB QUIZ
Wed., March 24 = This Boy's Life TEST
Friday, March 26 = MEMOIR DUE
Reading:
Monday, March 15 = p.199
Tuesday, March 16 = p.214
Thursday, March 18 = p.233
Friday, March 19 = p.252
Monday, March 22 = FINISH book
Tests, Quizzes, and Due Dates:
Monday, March 15 = READING QUIZ
Thursday, March 18 = VOCAB QUIZ
Wed., March 24 = This Boy's Life TEST
Friday, March 26 = MEMOIR DUE
Thursday, March 4, 2010
Class Notes: March 4, 2010
B-block
AGENDA :
1. Work on Quotation ID Practice Test
HOMEWORK:
1. Be up to page 144 in This Boy's Life
2. Work on ID practice test
3. Study vocab for quiz on Tuesday, March 9th
4. "Narrative Leads" worksheet
AGENDA :
1. Work on Quotation ID Practice Test
HOMEWORK:
1. Be up to page 144 in This Boy's Life
2. Work on ID practice test
3. Study vocab for quiz on Tuesday, March 9th
4. "Narrative Leads" worksheet
Class Notes: March 3, 2010
C-block (Honors)
AGENDA :
1. Library research
HOMEWORK: 1. Prepare for socratic seminar on Friday
D-block
AGENDA :
1. Quotation ID Practice Test
HOMEWORK :
1. Be up to page 144
2. Work on ID practice test
3. Study vocab for quiz on Monday, March 8th
4. "Narrative Leads" worksheet
AGENDA :
1. Library research
HOMEWORK: 1. Prepare for socratic seminar on Friday
D-block
AGENDA :
1. Quotation ID Practice Test
HOMEWORK :
1. Be up to page 144
2. Work on ID practice test
3. Study vocab for quiz on Monday, March 8th
4. "Narrative Leads" worksheet
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