Monday, Dec. 14
1. Review of Literary Elements (Quiz)
2. Review of vocabulary
3. Check completion of Final exam study guide for 100.
Final Exam Schedule:
Tuesday, 12/15: Periods 2 and 5
Wednesday, 12/16: Periods 3 and 7
Thursday, 12/17: Periods 4 and 6
Friday, 12/18: Periods 1 and 8
Study hard!!
Friday, December 11, 2009
Friday, Dec. 11
1. Continue English final exam review: grammar pp. 44, 45, 46.
2. Work on G.U.M. book pages 113, 114, 115, 116, 117, 119, 125, 126
REMINDER: Final Exam Study Guide due Monday, 12/14 for a grade.
Final Exam schedule for English 2:
Thurs. 12/17: Per. 4 8:00-10:00
Friday 12/18: Per. 1 8:00-10:00
1. Continue English final exam review: grammar pp. 44, 45, 46.
2. Work on G.U.M. book pages 113, 114, 115, 116, 117, 119, 125, 126
REMINDER: Final Exam Study Guide due Monday, 12/14 for a grade.
Final Exam schedule for English 2:
Thurs. 12/17: Per. 4 8:00-10:00
Friday 12/18: Per. 1 8:00-10:00
Thursday, December 10, 2009
Monday, December 7, 2009
Wednesday, Dec. 9
1. Work on Final exam study guide: Literary elements and Antigone questions.
Tuesday, Dec. 8
1. Final Exam Essay: Fall 2009
Students will select topic from a list.
Monday, Dec. 7
1. Review/Check Antigone (Fill-in-the-blanks).
2. Antigone TEST
3. Turned in ALL Antigone Prologue/Parados and Scene Questions.
Bring plenty of paper and a pen tomorrow.
1. Work on Final exam study guide: Literary elements and Antigone questions.
Tuesday, Dec. 8
1. Final Exam Essay: Fall 2009
Students will select topic from a list.
Monday, Dec. 7
1. Review/Check Antigone (Fill-in-the-blanks).
2. Antigone TEST
3. Turned in ALL Antigone Prologue/Parados and Scene Questions.
Bring plenty of paper and a pen tomorrow.
Friday, December 4, 2009
Friday, Dec. 4
1. Vocabulary Quiz Antigone 1 (lithe, sated, meddle, comprehensive, decree, conscience, anarchist, statecraft, carrion, reverence) (Except Per. 1 due to excessive absences) Snow day.
2. Work on Antigone Open-book assignment. Due Monday, 12/7 for a test grade.
REMINDER: ANTIGONE TEST Monday, 12/7
REMINDER: Bring all Antigone Focus Questions stapled in order:
1. Prologue & Parados
2. Scene 1, Ode 1; Scene 2 Ode 2
3. Scene 3, Ode 3; Scene 4 Ode 4 or (Per. 4).
4. Scene 4, Ode 4 + two TAKS style questions.
5. Scene 5 and Exodos
Thursday, Dec. 3
1. Review/Discuss Antigone Scene 3, Ode 3; Scene 4, Ode 4.
2. Read Antigone Scene 5, Paean, and EXODOS.
3. Work on Antigone Scene 5 questions.
Wednesday, Dec. 2
1. Read Antigone, Scene 4, Ode 4
2. Answer Focus questions on handout.
Tuesday, Dec. 1
1. Read Antigone, Scene 3, Ode 3
2. Answer Focus questions on handout.
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Monday, November 30, 2009
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 19
1. Per. 1
Students were given the Prologue/Parados handout and the opportunity to work on this for about fifteen minutes.
2. All students will read Antigone, Scene 1, Ode 1 p. 1026 in Language of Literature textbook.
SCENE 1
a) Chorus introduces King Creon
b) Discuss King Creon’s values.
c) Discuss treatment of Chorus by King Creon.
d) What does Creon believe is the MOTIVE for Polyneices burial?
e) Sentry provides comic relief
ODE 1
Summarize the message in Ode 1: Man has overcome land, sea, air, and beast, but he has not been able to conquer DEATH.
3. When students finish reading, please pass out “Terms for Greek Drama” handout. The students should use the purple books shelved in the large bookcase by the board to define the terms and words on the handout.
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 20
1. Students will read Antigone, Scene 2, Ode 2 p. 1032 in Language of Literature textbook. Please pass out the “Cast of Characters from Antigone.” to all classes.
SCENE 2, ODE 2
a) Discuss the Sentry’s description of the “supernatural” events surrounding the discovery of Antigone’s deed.
b) Discuss indirect characterization of Antigone p. 1033 (“She was not afraid,/Not even when we charged her with what she had done. She denied nothing.”(2.2.43-45) pp. 1034-1035.
c) Have students make a Cornell Chart of characterization of Antigone: Point out following quotes or ask students to find statements by Antigone that show her brazen demeanor. (p. 1035: lines 52; 57-58; 67-69; 73-74; 98-111;
d) Make a Cornell Chart of King Creon’s low opinion of women.
Students will find any statements by Creon and list these statements with line numbers.
e) Antigone wants complete glory for her deed. She does not want to share this glory with her sister, Ismene: lines 131-139 (page 1038).
f) Creon derides both Antigone and Ismene in lines 148-150, page 1039.
2. When students have completed Scene 2, Ode 2, they will receive Antigone Focus Questions for Scene 1 Ode 1 and Scene 2, Ode 2.
Monday, Nov. 23
1. Read short story "Lalla" en LOL textbook beginning with background on page 329.
2. Complete questions 1-7 on page. 343.
Tuesday, Nov. 24
1. Read "A Celebration of Grandfathers" beginning on pg. 455.
2. Complete questions 1-8 on page 460.
THANKSGIVING BREAK Nov. 25-29
Monday, Nov. 30
1. Review Antigone Scene 1, Ode 1; Scene 2, Ode 2
REMINDER:
Voc. Quiz Antigone 1: (lithe, sated, meddle, comprehensive, decree, conscience, anarchist, statecraft, carrion, reverence): tomorrow, Tuesday, Dec. 1
Antigone TEST: Monday, Dec. 7
REMINDER: Bring Antigone journal and Theban Family Tree tomorrow.
1. Per. 1
Students were given the Prologue/Parados handout and the opportunity to work on this for about fifteen minutes.
2. All students will read Antigone, Scene 1, Ode 1 p. 1026 in Language of Literature textbook.
SCENE 1
a) Chorus introduces King Creon
b) Discuss King Creon’s values.
c) Discuss treatment of Chorus by King Creon.
d) What does Creon believe is the MOTIVE for Polyneices burial?
e) Sentry provides comic relief
ODE 1
Summarize the message in Ode 1: Man has overcome land, sea, air, and beast, but he has not been able to conquer DEATH.
3. When students finish reading, please pass out “Terms for Greek Drama” handout. The students should use the purple books shelved in the large bookcase by the board to define the terms and words on the handout.
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 20
1. Students will read Antigone, Scene 2, Ode 2 p. 1032 in Language of Literature textbook. Please pass out the “Cast of Characters from Antigone.” to all classes.
SCENE 2, ODE 2
a) Discuss the Sentry’s description of the “supernatural” events surrounding the discovery of Antigone’s deed.
b) Discuss indirect characterization of Antigone p. 1033 (“She was not afraid,/Not even when we charged her with what she had done. She denied nothing.”(2.2.43-45) pp. 1034-1035.
c) Have students make a Cornell Chart of characterization of Antigone: Point out following quotes or ask students to find statements by Antigone that show her brazen demeanor. (p. 1035: lines 52; 57-58; 67-69; 73-74; 98-111;
d) Make a Cornell Chart of King Creon’s low opinion of women.
Students will find any statements by Creon and list these statements with line numbers.
e) Antigone wants complete glory for her deed. She does not want to share this glory with her sister, Ismene: lines 131-139 (page 1038).
f) Creon derides both Antigone and Ismene in lines 148-150, page 1039.
2. When students have completed Scene 2, Ode 2, they will receive Antigone Focus Questions for Scene 1 Ode 1 and Scene 2, Ode 2.
Monday, Nov. 23
1. Read short story "Lalla" en LOL textbook beginning with background on page 329.
2. Complete questions 1-7 on page. 343.
Tuesday, Nov. 24
1. Read "A Celebration of Grandfathers" beginning on pg. 455.
2. Complete questions 1-8 on page 460.
THANKSGIVING BREAK Nov. 25-29
Monday, Nov. 30
1. Review Antigone Scene 1, Ode 1; Scene 2, Ode 2
REMINDER:
Voc. Quiz Antigone 1: (lithe, sated, meddle, comprehensive, decree, conscience, anarchist, statecraft, carrion, reverence): tomorrow, Tuesday, Dec. 1
Antigone TEST: Monday, Dec. 7
REMINDER: Bring Antigone journal and Theban Family Tree tomorrow.
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Monday, Nov. 16
1. Peer Revision of OMM essay, following rubric on back of essay handout. Students had essays peer-reviewed by two students, marking off a checklist rubric.
2. Students completed final draft of their essay, stapling the final draft on top of the rough draft. No more class time will be alloted for writing this essay. You must come to finish at lunch tutorials.
Tuesday, Nov. 17
1. Antigone Pre-reading activity. Students read background of play, which includes "Sophocles and His Theater" and the story of the "Ill-Fated House of Thebes."
2. Students filled in Antigone background worksheet (Fill-in-the-blanks). (Except Per. 1).
Make sure you ask for handout when you return from absence.
REMINDER: Define and study the following words for Antigone vocabulary quiz 1: lithe, sated, meddle, comprehensive, decree, conscience, anarchist, statecraft, carrion, reverence. Ask for definitions and part of speech for each word from a peer (study-buddy).
1. Peer Revision of OMM essay, following rubric on back of essay handout. Students had essays peer-reviewed by two students, marking off a checklist rubric.
2. Students completed final draft of their essay, stapling the final draft on top of the rough draft. No more class time will be alloted for writing this essay. You must come to finish at lunch tutorials.
Tuesday, Nov. 17
1. Antigone Pre-reading activity. Students read background of play, which includes "Sophocles and His Theater" and the story of the "Ill-Fated House of Thebes."
2. Students filled in Antigone background worksheet (Fill-in-the-blanks). (Except Per. 1).
Make sure you ask for handout when you return from absence.
REMINDER: Define and study the following words for Antigone vocabulary quiz 1: lithe, sated, meddle, comprehensive, decree, conscience, anarchist, statecraft, carrion, reverence. Ask for definitions and part of speech for each word from a peer (study-buddy).
Friday, November 13, 2009
Thursday, November 12, 2009
Thursday, Nov. 12
1. Pass out OMM essay packets with outline from yesterday, which received a grade for classwork.
2. Continue to work on first draft of Of Mice and Men essay.
REMINDER: Study for vocabulary quiz OMM Vocabulary List words "scrappy - writhe."
REMINDER: Bring OMM Film Questions: Due Friday, 11/13
1. Pass out OMM essay packets with outline from yesterday, which received a grade for classwork.
2. Continue to work on first draft of Of Mice and Men essay.
REMINDER: Study for vocabulary quiz OMM Vocabulary List words "scrappy - writhe."
REMINDER: Bring OMM Film Questions: Due Friday, 11/13
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Wednesday, Nov. 11
Work on Of Mice and Men essay.
Step No. 1: Select ONE thesis statement and write it on outline.
Step No. 2: Copy each of the three topic sentences in the corresponding slot on the outline.
Step No. 3: Find textual evidence (two quotes) for each topic sentence.
Step No. 4: Complete the outline.
Reminder: Bring flashcards for OMM words "scrappy - writhe."
Reminder: OMM Film Questions are due Friday, Nov. 13
Work on Of Mice and Men essay.
Step No. 1: Select ONE thesis statement and write it on outline.
Step No. 2: Copy each of the three topic sentences in the corresponding slot on the outline.
Step No. 3: Find textual evidence (two quotes) for each topic sentence.
Step No. 4: Complete the outline.
Reminder: Bring flashcards for OMM words "scrappy - writhe."
Reminder: OMM Film Questions are due Friday, Nov. 13
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Tuesday, Nov. 10 (Early Release)
1. Voc. Quiz 3 "liniment - rouged" If you were absent, make sure you make up this quiz.
2. Complete film questions.
3. Per. 1: Distributed Of Mice and Men Essay assignment.
4. Study and make flashcards for last words (scrappy - writhe) on the OMM Vocabulary List. Bring on Thurs. 11/12
5. Bring all OMM charts tomorrow.
1. Voc. Quiz 3 "liniment - rouged" If you were absent, make sure you make up this quiz.
2. Complete film questions.
3. Per. 1: Distributed Of Mice and Men Essay assignment.
4. Study and make flashcards for last words (scrappy - writhe) on the OMM Vocabulary List. Bring on Thurs. 11/12
5. Bring all OMM charts tomorrow.
Monday, Nov. 9
1. Of Mice and Men TEST
Note: If you were absent, please come by at lunch to make up this test.
2. Turn in all Of Mice and Men Ch. 1-6 Focus Questions stapled.
Today: 100% (Exceptional quality)
70% (Sloppy work; incomplete sentences; scant/little detail or information
0% (Incomplete: Do not turn in work that is not finished. Even one missing question
will earn you a zero.
Tomorrow: 70% LATE exceptional quality work
Vocabulary quiz Tuesday, Nov. 10.
1. Of Mice and Men TEST
Note: If you were absent, please come by at lunch to make up this test.
2. Turn in all Of Mice and Men Ch. 1-6 Focus Questions stapled.
Today: 100% (Exceptional quality)
70% (Sloppy work; incomplete sentences; scant/little detail or information
0% (Incomplete: Do not turn in work that is not finished. Even one missing question
will earn you a zero.
Tomorrow: 70% LATE exceptional quality work
Vocabulary quiz Tuesday, Nov. 10.
Friday, November 6, 2009
Thursday, Nov. 5
1. Work on Of Mice and Men Character Analysis and Loneliness and Isolation charts
2. View Of Mice and Men film to right before Curley and Lennie's external conflict. Take notes on items discussed in class. If you were absent, make sure you get notes from a peer.
REMINDER: Study OMM Voc. words "liniment-rouged" for quiz Tuesday, Nov. 10.
REMINDER: Of Mice and Men TEST, Monday, Nov. 9
Friday, Nov. 6
1. Of Mice and Men Charts (See above) and Film question handout (Ask for handout when you return from absence.)
2. Complete viewing of OMM film. Take notes on items discussed in class.
REMINDER: Study Of Mice and Men vocabulary words "liniment - rouged" for quiz on Tues. 11/10.
REMINDER: Complete all OMM chapters 1-6 questions and all charts. Bring stapled to show on Monday, 11/9. TEST: Monday, 11/9
1. Work on Of Mice and Men Character Analysis and Loneliness and Isolation charts
2. View Of Mice and Men film to right before Curley and Lennie's external conflict. Take notes on items discussed in class. If you were absent, make sure you get notes from a peer.
REMINDER: Study OMM Voc. words "liniment-rouged" for quiz Tuesday, Nov. 10.
REMINDER: Of Mice and Men TEST, Monday, Nov. 9
Friday, Nov. 6
1. Of Mice and Men Charts (See above) and Film question handout (Ask for handout when you return from absence.)
2. Complete viewing of OMM film. Take notes on items discussed in class.
REMINDER: Study Of Mice and Men vocabulary words "liniment - rouged" for quiz on Tues. 11/10.
REMINDER: Complete all OMM chapters 1-6 questions and all charts. Bring stapled to show on Monday, 11/9. TEST: Monday, 11/9
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
Wednesday, Nov. 4
Two charts were distributed: "Loneliness and Isolation" and "Character Analysis Chart": Please ask for these if you were absent on this day.
1. Work on Character Analysis Chart: Worked on George for direct and indirect characterization.
2. Viewed beginning of OMM film. Took notes on beginning of film, differences between Curley's wife in film and novel and other items; please inquire about handout.
3. Make flashcards for homework of OMM words "Liniment - rouged."
Two charts were distributed: "Loneliness and Isolation" and "Character Analysis Chart": Please ask for these if you were absent on this day.
1. Work on Character Analysis Chart: Worked on George for direct and indirect characterization.
2. Viewed beginning of OMM film. Took notes on beginning of film, differences between Curley's wife in film and novel and other items; please inquire about handout.
3. Make flashcards for homework of OMM words "Liniment - rouged."
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
Tuesday, Nov. 3
1. Recap yesterday's reading and Candy's/Curley's reactions to Curley's wife's death
2. Read OMM remainder of ch. 5; all ch. 6
3. Discuss how OMM is written in a circular format, with chapters one and six having the same setting but different mood.
Discuss foreshadowing of little water snake incident in chapter 6. (See pages 7 and 99).
Discuss the character Carlson as a foil to Slim. Commentary by both characters on page 107
4. Work on OMM Ch. 5-6 Focus Questions
REMINDERS:
A) OMM Vocabulary Quiz on OMM words: "liniment - rouged" Friday, 11/6 (Make flashcards for these words: Write voc. word on one side; definition on other side. Bring on Thursday for homework grade.
B) OMM TEST: Monday, 11/9
1. Recap yesterday's reading and Candy's/Curley's reactions to Curley's wife's death
2. Read OMM remainder of ch. 5; all ch. 6
3. Discuss how OMM is written in a circular format, with chapters one and six having the same setting but different mood.
Discuss foreshadowing of little water snake incident in chapter 6. (See pages 7 and 99).
Discuss the character Carlson as a foil to Slim. Commentary by both characters on page 107
4. Work on OMM Ch. 5-6 Focus Questions
REMINDERS:
A) OMM Vocabulary Quiz on OMM words: "liniment - rouged" Friday, 11/6 (Make flashcards for these words: Write voc. word on one side; definition on other side. Bring on Thursday for homework grade.
B) OMM TEST: Monday, 11/9
Monday, November 2, 2009
Friday, October 30, 2009
Friday, Oct. 30
Per. 1
1. Completed reading of Of Mice and Men Chapter 4.
2. Of Mice and Men Vocabulary Quiz 2: "confide - grizzled"
3. Work on OMM Ch. 4 Focus Questions.
Per. 4
1. Of Mice and Men Vocabulary Quiz 2: "confide - grizzled"
2. Write an essay titled "Of Mice and Men: The Power Struggle in Chapter 4"
I. Introduce title, author, and four characters appearing in Ch. 4
II. Discuss social status of Candy, Crooks, Lennie, and Curley's wife.
III. Discuss the power struggle between characters in chapter 4. Explain how does one character's power exerted over another shifts from character to character. Use specific details from chapter 4 to describe each shift of power. [Each of the above-mentioned characters manipulates the other's weakness to control the situation.] Use your notes from class.
Complete for homework.
Per. 1
1. Completed reading of Of Mice and Men Chapter 4.
2. Of Mice and Men Vocabulary Quiz 2: "confide - grizzled"
3. Work on OMM Ch. 4 Focus Questions.
Per. 4
1. Of Mice and Men Vocabulary Quiz 2: "confide - grizzled"
2. Write an essay titled "Of Mice and Men: The Power Struggle in Chapter 4"
I. Introduce title, author, and four characters appearing in Ch. 4
II. Discuss social status of Candy, Crooks, Lennie, and Curley's wife.
III. Discuss the power struggle between characters in chapter 4. Explain how does one character's power exerted over another shifts from character to character. Use specific details from chapter 4 to describe each shift of power. [Each of the above-mentioned characters manipulates the other's weakness to control the situation.] Use your notes from class.
Complete for homework.
Thursday, October 29, 2009
Thursday, Oct. 29
Per. 1
1. Construct a chart titled "Loneliness and Isolation" with the characters: Candy, Crooks, Curley's wife and Lennie (Cornell Notes). Also, have a sheet of notebook paper labeled "The Power Struggle" in Of Mice and Men Chapter 4 .
2. Take notes on direct/indirect characterization of Crooks and Slim.
3. Begin reading of Of Mice and Men Ch. 4
4. Check flashcards for vocabulary confide to entranced. Quiz tomorrow.
5. REMINDER: Study for quiz.
Per. 4
Same as above except students completed reading Of Mice and Men Ch. 4 and worked on Chapter 4 Focus questions.
VOCABULARY QUIZ TOMORROW: STUDY!!!
Per. 1
1. Construct a chart titled "Loneliness and Isolation" with the characters: Candy, Crooks, Curley's wife and Lennie (Cornell Notes). Also, have a sheet of notebook paper labeled "The Power Struggle" in Of Mice and Men Chapter 4 .
2. Take notes on direct/indirect characterization of Crooks and Slim.
3. Begin reading of Of Mice and Men Ch. 4
4. Check flashcards for vocabulary confide to entranced. Quiz tomorrow.
5. REMINDER: Study for quiz.
Per. 4
Same as above except students completed reading Of Mice and Men Ch. 4 and worked on Chapter 4 Focus questions.
VOCABULARY QUIZ TOMORROW: STUDY!!!
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Wednesday, Oct. 29
1. Check/discuss Of Mice and Men Ch. 3 Focus Questions: Slim: direct/indirect characterization: pp. 39-40; mood: shooting of Candy's dog p.49
2. Of Mice and Men Quick Quiz 1-20
3. Read Of Mice and Men Ch. 4 to page 73 (Except Per. 1)
4. REMINDER: Bring flashcards for OMM vocabulary words confide - entranced. Write the word on one side, and the definition and a sentence that shows the meaning of the word on the other side.
1. Check/discuss Of Mice and Men Ch. 3 Focus Questions: Slim: direct/indirect characterization: pp. 39-40; mood: shooting of Candy's dog p.49
2. Of Mice and Men Quick Quiz 1-20
3. Read Of Mice and Men Ch. 4 to page 73 (Except Per. 1)
4. REMINDER: Bring flashcards for OMM vocabulary words confide - entranced. Write the word on one side, and the definition and a sentence that shows the meaning of the word on the other side.
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Tuesday, Oct. 27
Per. 1
1. Read Of Mice and Men Ch. 3 to page 59. Take notes on direct and indirect characterization.
2. Study Of Mice and Men vocabulary words: confide, console, contemptuously, contorted, crestfallen, dabble, dejectedly, derogatory, disarming, disengage, entranced. Make flashcards with word on one side and the definition on the other.
Per. 4
1. Complete reading Of Mice and Men p. 53 - 65
2. Work on Of Mice and Men Ch. 3 Focus Questions.
3. See above for vocabulary.
4. Turn in Of Mice and Men Bunkhouse Project.
Per. 1
1. Read Of Mice and Men Ch. 3 to page 59. Take notes on direct and indirect characterization.
2. Study Of Mice and Men vocabulary words: confide, console, contemptuously, contorted, crestfallen, dabble, dejectedly, derogatory, disarming, disengage, entranced. Make flashcards with word on one side and the definition on the other.
Per. 4
1. Complete reading Of Mice and Men p. 53 - 65
2. Work on Of Mice and Men Ch. 3 Focus Questions.
3. See above for vocabulary.
4. Turn in Of Mice and Men Bunkhouse Project.
Monday, October 26, 2009
Friday, October 23, 2009
Friday, Oct. 23
Per. 1:
1. Completed reading of Of Mice and Men Ch. 2
2. Passed out Of Mice and Men Ch. 2 Focus questions
2. Took Of Mice...Vocabulary Quiz 1
Per. 4:
1. Took Of Mice...Vocabulary Quiz 1
2. Checked/discussed Of Mice...Ch. 2 Questions
3. Passed out OMM"Bunkhouse Project" due Tues. 10/27. If absent, please ask for handout.
Per. 1:
1. Completed reading of Of Mice and Men Ch. 2
2. Passed out Of Mice and Men Ch. 2 Focus questions
2. Took Of Mice...Vocabulary Quiz 1
Per. 4:
1. Took Of Mice...Vocabulary Quiz 1
2. Checked/discussed Of Mice...Ch. 2 Questions
3. Passed out OMM"Bunkhouse Project" due Tues. 10/27. If absent, please ask for handout.
Thursday, October 22, 2009
Thursday, Oct. 22
(Heavy rain day
Per. 1:
1. Write Of Mice and Men Vocabulary words with definitions (1-11) five times each (grade).
2. Read Of Mice and Men Ch. 2 to pg. 28
REMINDER: Vocabulary quiz tomorrow on OMM words 1-11
Per. 4:
1. Complete reading of Of Mice and Men Ch. 2.
2. Work on OMM Ch. 2 Focus questions.
3. Show completion of flashcards with definitions for homework grade (Of Mice and Men vocabulary words 1-11) from Of Mice and Men vocabulary handout.
REMINDER: Vocabulary quiz tomorrow on OMM words 1-11.
(Heavy rain day
Per. 1:
1. Write Of Mice and Men Vocabulary words with definitions (1-11) five times each (grade).
2. Read Of Mice and Men Ch. 2 to pg. 28
REMINDER: Vocabulary quiz tomorrow on OMM words 1-11
Per. 4:
1. Complete reading of Of Mice and Men Ch. 2.
2. Work on OMM Ch. 2 Focus questions.
3. Show completion of flashcards with definitions for homework grade (Of Mice and Men vocabulary words 1-11) from Of Mice and Men vocabulary handout.
REMINDER: Vocabulary quiz tomorrow on OMM words 1-11.
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Tuesday, Oct. 20
1. Create Of Mice and Men Cornell Chart with Direct and Indirect Characterization for characters: George, Lennie, Candy, Curley...
2. Of Mice and Men Notes:
A. Setting: Salinas, CA area in the 1920s-1930s, most likely during the Great Depression era. Setting has details from Steinbeck's childhood hometown: Salinas River, Gabilan Mountains, Soledad, and rich details from nature.
B. Each chapter begins with a description of the setting. This way the novel can be easily adapted into a play. The novel is rich in description of setting, dialogue between characters, and action.
C. The novel spans from a Thursday evening to Sunday afternoon.
3. Read Of Mice and Men Chapter 1
4. REMINDER: Make flashcards and study Of Mice and Men vocabulary words 1-11 for quiz on Friday, Oct. 23
1. Create Of Mice and Men Cornell Chart with Direct and Indirect Characterization for characters: George, Lennie, Candy, Curley...
2. Of Mice and Men Notes:
A. Setting: Salinas, CA area in the 1920s-1930s, most likely during the Great Depression era. Setting has details from Steinbeck's childhood hometown: Salinas River, Gabilan Mountains, Soledad, and rich details from nature.
B. Each chapter begins with a description of the setting. This way the novel can be easily adapted into a play. The novel is rich in description of setting, dialogue between characters, and action.
C. The novel spans from a Thursday evening to Sunday afternoon.
3. Read Of Mice and Men Chapter 1
4. REMINDER: Make flashcards and study Of Mice and Men vocabulary words 1-11 for quiz on Friday, Oct. 23
Monday, October 19, 2009
Thursday, Oct. 15
Per. 1
1. Check Voc. Lesson 5
2. Work on Mildred Pierce TEST
Per. 4
1. Check Voc. Lesson 5
2. Write Greek roots phob-scope and definitions (ten words in Less. 5) five times for practice and 100%.
Friday, Oct. 16
Per. 1
1. Write Greek roots "phob-scope" and definitions (ten words in Less. 5) five times each for practice and 100%.
2. Vocabulary Quiz 5
3. Passed out John Steinbeck Author Study pp. 918-925. Due: Tues. 10/20
Per. 4
1. Voc. Quiz 5
2. Work on John Steinbeck Author Study pp. 918-925 when you finish quiz. Due: Tues. 10/20
3. View John Steinbeck Bio-Film
Monday, Oct. 19
Per. 1
1. Complete Mildred Pierce TEST and/or Short Stories Essay TEST.
2. Reminder: Bring in late work for makeup grade.
Reminder: Steinbeck Author Study in LOL pp. 918 - 925 due tomorrow, 10/20.
Per. 4:
1. Complete viewing film John Steinbeck Biography film.
2. Work on John Steinbeck film questions. Staple notes to back. Complete for homework. Bring tomorrow.
3. Passed out Of Mice and Men vocabulary handout. Study and make flashcards of first eleven (11) words.
Per. 1
1. Check Voc. Lesson 5
2. Work on Mildred Pierce TEST
Per. 4
1. Check Voc. Lesson 5
2. Write Greek roots phob-scope and definitions (ten words in Less. 5) five times for practice and 100%.
Friday, Oct. 16
Per. 1
1. Write Greek roots "phob-scope" and definitions (ten words in Less. 5) five times each for practice and 100%.
2. Vocabulary Quiz 5
3. Passed out John Steinbeck Author Study pp. 918-925. Due: Tues. 10/20
Per. 4
1. Voc. Quiz 5
2. Work on John Steinbeck Author Study pp. 918-925 when you finish quiz. Due: Tues. 10/20
3. View John Steinbeck Bio-Film
Monday, Oct. 19
Per. 1
1. Complete Mildred Pierce TEST and/or Short Stories Essay TEST.
2. Reminder: Bring in late work for makeup grade.
Reminder: Steinbeck Author Study in LOL pp. 918 - 925 due tomorrow, 10/20.
Per. 4:
1. Complete viewing film John Steinbeck Biography film.
2. Work on John Steinbeck film questions. Staple notes to back. Complete for homework. Bring tomorrow.
3. Passed out Of Mice and Men vocabulary handout. Study and make flashcards of first eleven (11) words.
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
Tuesday, Oct. 13
1. PSAT Practice Test 5: Grammar, usage, word choice, and idiom.
2. Review of common errors.
3. Complete Vocabulary Lesson 5: pp. 19 - 22 in Vocabulary Workshop workbook.
4. Study Greek roots: "phob - scope" on page X.
Reminder: Vocabulary quiz on Lesson 5 and Greek roots, Friday, 10/16
1. PSAT Practice Test 5: Grammar, usage, word choice, and idiom.
2. Review of common errors.
3. Complete Vocabulary Lesson 5: pp. 19 - 22 in Vocabulary Workshop workbook.
4. Study Greek roots: "phob - scope" on page X.
Reminder: Vocabulary quiz on Lesson 5 and Greek roots, Friday, 10/16
Monday, October 12, 2009
Friday, October 9, 2009
Friday, Oct. 9
Per. 1:
1. Review of PSAT Test 1
2. Complete viewing of Mildred Pierce film.
3. Work on Character Wants: Protagonist-Antagonist Chart
4. Voc. Quiz 4 on Monday, 10/12
Reminder: Complete PSAT booklet; check answers in the back.
Per. 4:
1. SSReading
2. Vocabulary Quiz Lesson 4 + neur-phil-philo
3. Complete viewing of Mildred Pierce film.
4. Complete chart on Character Wants: Protagonist-Antagonist
5. Reminder: Complete PSAT booklet; check answers in the back.
Per. 1:
1. Review of PSAT Test 1
2. Complete viewing of Mildred Pierce film.
3. Work on Character Wants: Protagonist-Antagonist Chart
4. Voc. Quiz 4 on Monday, 10/12
Reminder: Complete PSAT booklet; check answers in the back.
Per. 4:
1. SSReading
2. Vocabulary Quiz Lesson 4 + neur-phil-philo
3. Complete viewing of Mildred Pierce film.
4. Complete chart on Character Wants: Protagonist-Antagonist
5. Reminder: Complete PSAT booklet; check answers in the back.
Thursday, October 8, 2009
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
Wednesday, Oct. 7
1. Review of Vocabulary Lesson 4 in Holt...Vocabulary Workshop workbook, pp. 15-18
with definitions from handout.
2. PSAT homework: Read PSAT Official Student Guide (blue booklet) first, and then complete PSAT practice section 1 pp. 5-9 from booklet. Bring Friday.
3. View film Mildred Pierce. Take notes (examples from film for each of the literary elements passed out on Monday) + Cornell notes on characters + character motivation for "wants".
Reminder: Report to auditorium for College Presentation. I will take attendance there.
HOMEWORK:
A) PSAT: See No. 2 above.
B) Study for Vocabulary Quiz Lesson 4 [+ Greek roots neur, nerv - phil,philo], Friday 10/9
1. Review of Vocabulary Lesson 4 in Holt...Vocabulary Workshop workbook, pp. 15-18
with definitions from handout.
2. PSAT homework: Read PSAT Official Student Guide (blue booklet) first, and then complete PSAT practice section 1 pp. 5-9 from booklet. Bring Friday.
3. View film Mildred Pierce. Take notes (examples from film for each of the literary elements passed out on Monday) + Cornell notes on characters + character motivation for "wants".
Reminder: Report to auditorium for College Presentation. I will take attendance there.
HOMEWORK:
A) PSAT: See No. 2 above.
B) Study for Vocabulary Quiz Lesson 4 [+ Greek roots neur, nerv - phil,philo], Friday 10/9
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
Tuesday, Oct. 6
1. Reviewed foreshadowing, flashback, foil, and character motivation (wants) in classic film Mildred Pierce. Take Cornell Notes on main characters: Mildred Pierce, Veda Pierce, Wally Fay, Monty Barigan, others.
2. Please check out this information for upcoming PSAT test and other college information:
(Memo from Ms. Rubin): Mr. Wolf suggested that I send you the Test Prep Practice Websites that are listed on PrepHQ. In addition to the FREE websites, I've sent you the fee-based tutors and prep courses that are advertised to all students and their parents.
You all have access to PrepHQ by going to www.bellaire.org , click on "counselors' page", click on the "PREPHQ" link under the calendar. Your user name and password are the same - "teacher" (without the quotation marks).
Marlene
Marlene Rubin, M. Ed.
College Access Counselor
Bellaire High School
713-295-3856
College Test Preparation
FREE RESOURCESHelpful websites for college searches, test prep, scholarships, career information and more www.bellaire.org/Counselors/helpfulwebsitesHISD.smr.htmCollege Board See College Quickstart. All you need is the access code off your PSAT score report!Free service to help you prepare for the SAT! Also, there is the word a day feature and more opportunities for test preparation! www.collegeboard.com College Board advertises its new program (9-3-08) "SAT Skills Insight" to improve student scores. SEE www.collegeboard.com/testing/sat/skillsmap/HISD Virtual School has been working with Petersons’s StudentEdge for a while now, and we are happy to say it is now free to every student in HISD! It offers a wide variety of College and Test Preparation resources. Below are the instructions for enrolling into the online portal.Step 1) Log in to the StudentEdge portal at www.mystudentedge.com and click the button that says New User Click HereStep 2) Enter the access code assigned to the student’s school. Access Code: ZZLLFLMZStep 3) Fill out the required information, completing as much as possible. You must have information in all required fields to continue.Step 4) Once completed, you will see the entrance to Mystudentedge. There are many resources available. To get to the test preparation, click on the Test Prep button at the top of the screen.Log onto www.number2.com to prepare for the SAT or ACT. Number2 can help you with simulated test questions. You get immediate feedback on incorrect responses and instructions on how to correctly answer that type of questions.www.studyhall.com offers a free on-line SAT improvement program, utilizing simulated SAT questions paired with explanations.www.studyguidezone.com/sattest.htm or www.studyguidezone.com/acttest.htm for free practice on SAT or ACT.www.satprephelp.com This site has free downloadable SAT practice questions. It also has study tips for many of the test sections.www.march2success.com is an interactive website that has TAKS prep, and SAT/ACT prep developed by the Princeton Review. It is totally free. It is sponsored by the Army but has no recruitment ties, and no information is submitted beyond the website. Log on today to improve your scores!!!!!!www.sparknotes.com/testprep/ www.gleimpsat.com/ FREE PSAT PRACTICEwww.studentedge.com
1. Reviewed foreshadowing, flashback, foil, and character motivation (wants) in classic film Mildred Pierce. Take Cornell Notes on main characters: Mildred Pierce, Veda Pierce, Wally Fay, Monty Barigan, others.
2. Please check out this information for upcoming PSAT test and other college information:
(Memo from Ms. Rubin): Mr. Wolf suggested that I send you the Test Prep Practice Websites that are listed on PrepHQ. In addition to the FREE websites, I've sent you the fee-based tutors and prep courses that are advertised to all students and their parents.
You all have access to PrepHQ by going to www.bellaire.org , click on "counselors' page", click on the "PREPHQ" link under the calendar. Your user name and password are the same - "teacher" (without the quotation marks).
Marlene
Marlene Rubin, M. Ed.
College Access Counselor
Bellaire High School
713-295-3856
College Test Preparation
FREE RESOURCESHelpful websites for college searches, test prep, scholarships, career information and more www.bellaire.org/Counselors/helpfulwebsitesHISD.smr.htmCollege Board See College Quickstart. All you need is the access code off your PSAT score report!Free service to help you prepare for the SAT! Also, there is the word a day feature and more opportunities for test preparation! www.collegeboard.com College Board advertises its new program (9-3-08) "SAT Skills Insight" to improve student scores. SEE www.collegeboard.com/testing/sat/skillsmap/HISD Virtual School has been working with Petersons’s StudentEdge for a while now, and we are happy to say it is now free to every student in HISD! It offers a wide variety of College and Test Preparation resources. Below are the instructions for enrolling into the online portal.Step 1) Log in to the StudentEdge portal at www.mystudentedge.com and click the button that says New User Click HereStep 2) Enter the access code assigned to the student’s school. Access Code: ZZLLFLMZStep 3) Fill out the required information, completing as much as possible. You must have information in all required fields to continue.Step 4) Once completed, you will see the entrance to Mystudentedge. There are many resources available. To get to the test preparation, click on the Test Prep button at the top of the screen.Log onto www.number2.com to prepare for the SAT or ACT. Number2 can help you with simulated test questions. You get immediate feedback on incorrect responses and instructions on how to correctly answer that type of questions.www.studyhall.com offers a free on-line SAT improvement program, utilizing simulated SAT questions paired with explanations.www.studyguidezone.com/sattest.htm or www.studyguidezone.com/acttest.htm for free practice on SAT or ACT.www.satprephelp.com This site has free downloadable SAT practice questions. It also has study tips for many of the test sections.www.march2success.com is an interactive website that has TAKS prep, and SAT/ACT prep developed by the Princeton Review. It is totally free. It is sponsored by the Army but has no recruitment ties, and no information is submitted beyond the website. Log on today to improve your scores!!!!!!www.sparknotes.com/testprep/ www.gleimpsat.com/ FREE PSAT PRACTICEwww.studentedge.com
Monday, October 5, 2009
Monday, Oct. 5
1. Complete literary element definitions from LOL Glossary of Literary Terms beginning on page 1124: situational irony, dramatic irony, foreshadowing, flashback, flat character, round character, static character, dynamic character, internal conflict, external conflict, resolution, foil, motivation, suspense, climax, and mood. If the term is not in the glossary, look it up on the web.
2. Analyze classic film Mildred Pierce using Cornell Notes: Pick up handout.
3. Collected homework: "Searching for Summer" questions. See Friday 10/2
1. Complete literary element definitions from LOL Glossary of Literary Terms beginning on page 1124: situational irony, dramatic irony, foreshadowing, flashback, flat character, round character, static character, dynamic character, internal conflict, external conflict, resolution, foil, motivation, suspense, climax, and mood. If the term is not in the glossary, look it up on the web.
2. Analyze classic film Mildred Pierce using Cornell Notes: Pick up handout.
3. Collected homework: "Searching for Summer" questions. See Friday 10/2
Friday, October 2, 2009
Thursday, October 1, 2009
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Wednesday, Sept. 30
1. SSReading
2. Grammar review: Pronouns:
Personal Pronouns: A personal pronoun refers to the( 1) one(s) speaking, (2) the one(s) spoken to, and (3) the one(s) spoken about. Copy chart from board:
Singular Plural
1st Person: I, me, mine we, us our, ours
2nd.Pers.: you, your, yours you, your, yours
3rd.Pers.: he, him, his, she, her, hers, it, its they, them, their, theirs
Reflexive and Intensive Pronouns:
Copy Definition: A reflexive pronoun refers to the subject of a sentences and functions as a complement or as an object of a preposition.
An intensive pronoun emphasizes its antecedent and has no grammatical function in the sentence.
Reflexive and Intensive Pronoun Chart (Copy chart)
1st. Person: myself, ourselves
2nd. Person: yourself, yourselves
3rd. Person: himself, herself, itself, themselves
Relative Pronouns: that, which, who, whom, whose
Copy definition: A relative pronoun introduces a subordinate (relative) clause.
What is a clause?
A clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a verb.
Independent practice: Work on pp. 5 - 6 in GUM workbook.
Note: "The Pedestrian" pr0jects were collected today.
The map must be colored and labeled. The song must be typed and have a chorus. You can type and print it in the library.
Note: Student pictures were distributed today.
Homework reminder. Complete Vocabulary Lesson 3 pp. 11-14 + study Greek roots:
hypo-morph. Quiz Friday, 10/2
1. SSReading
2. Grammar review: Pronouns:
Personal Pronouns: A personal pronoun refers to the( 1) one(s) speaking, (2) the one(s) spoken to, and (3) the one(s) spoken about. Copy chart from board:
Singular Plural
1st Person: I, me, mine we, us our, ours
2nd.Pers.: you, your, yours you, your, yours
3rd.Pers.: he, him, his, she, her, hers, it, its they, them, their, theirs
Reflexive and Intensive Pronouns:
Copy Definition: A reflexive pronoun refers to the subject of a sentences and functions as a complement or as an object of a preposition.
An intensive pronoun emphasizes its antecedent and has no grammatical function in the sentence.
Reflexive and Intensive Pronoun Chart (Copy chart)
1st. Person: myself, ourselves
2nd. Person: yourself, yourselves
3rd. Person: himself, herself, itself, themselves
Relative Pronouns: that, which, who, whom, whose
Copy definition: A relative pronoun introduces a subordinate (relative) clause.
What is a clause?
A clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a verb.
Independent practice: Work on pp. 5 - 6 in GUM workbook.
Note: "The Pedestrian" pr0jects were collected today.
The map must be colored and labeled. The song must be typed and have a chorus. You can type and print it in the library.
Note: Student pictures were distributed today.
Homework reminder. Complete Vocabulary Lesson 3 pp. 11-14 + study Greek roots:
hypo-morph. Quiz Friday, 10/2
Friday, September 25, 2009
Friday, Sept. 25
1. Read or study for vocabulary quiz.
2. Review for Cycle 1 TEST on Tuesday 9/29
3. Vocabulary Quiz 2 + Greek Roots "derm-hypno".
4. Work on review questions for stories.
STUDY FOR CYCLE I TEST TUES 9/29:
1. Ray Bradbury film notes or read LOL pp. 67-70
2. Plot: exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution.
3. Character: round and flat; static and dynamic; protagonist and antagonist
4. Other Literary Elements: setting, theme, point of view [1st, 2nd, 3rd omniscient]
foreshadowing, personification, simile, metaphor, sensory details.
5. Stories: Re-read or study notes on "Harrison Bergeron," "A Sound of Thunder,"
"There Will Come Soft Rains," and "The Pedestrian."
1. Read or study for vocabulary quiz.
2. Review for Cycle 1 TEST on Tuesday 9/29
3. Vocabulary Quiz 2 + Greek Roots "derm-hypno".
4. Work on review questions for stories.
STUDY FOR CYCLE I TEST TUES 9/29:
1. Ray Bradbury film notes or read LOL pp. 67-70
2. Plot: exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution.
3. Character: round and flat; static and dynamic; protagonist and antagonist
4. Other Literary Elements: setting, theme, point of view [1st, 2nd, 3rd omniscient]
foreshadowing, personification, simile, metaphor, sensory details.
5. Stories: Re-read or study notes on "Harrison Bergeron," "A Sound of Thunder,"
"There Will Come Soft Rains," and "The Pedestrian."
Thursday, September 24, 2009
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Wednesday, Sept. 23
1. SSR (Sustained Silent Reading
2. Read "The Pedestrian" pg. 96 in LOL book. Take notes on plot and Mr. Mead's walk [route].
3. Reviewed MOOD with words and phrases from "The Pedestrian" pp. 96-100: misty evening, frosty air, alones, dark windows, graveyard, gray phantoms, tomblike, windless...wintry desert, dry riverbeds, tombs, people sat like the dead, gray, silent, no sound, no motion, chill November night.
REMINDER: Vocabulary Lesson 2 pp. 7-10 due tomorrow.
Study Latin roots p. ix "derm - hypno"
1. SSR (Sustained Silent Reading
2. Read "The Pedestrian" pg. 96 in LOL book. Take notes on plot and Mr. Mead's walk [route].
3. Reviewed MOOD with words and phrases from "The Pedestrian" pp. 96-100: misty evening, frosty air, alones, dark windows, graveyard, gray phantoms, tomblike, windless...wintry desert, dry riverbeds, tombs, people sat like the dead, gray, silent, no sound, no motion, chill November night.
REMINDER: Vocabulary Lesson 2 pp. 7-10 due tomorrow.
Study Latin roots p. ix "derm - hypno"
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
Monday, September 21, 2009
Friday, September 18, 2009
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
1. SSReading
2. Complete viewing Ray Bradbury film.
3. Practice short answer response with ACE (Answer the question, Cite evidence, Explain)using question from "A Sound of Thunder" using ELMO projector and discussing as class.(Ask for handout if absent). Use highlighters.
4. Distributed Vocabulary Workshop workbooks. Lesson 1, pp. 3-6 due tomorrow. Memorize first ten (10) roots on page ix for quiz Friday, 9/18.
2. Complete viewing Ray Bradbury film.
3. Practice short answer response with ACE (Answer the question, Cite evidence, Explain)using question from "A Sound of Thunder" using ELMO projector and discussing as class.(Ask for handout if absent). Use highlighters.
4. Distributed Vocabulary Workshop workbooks. Lesson 1, pp. 3-6 due tomorrow. Memorize first ten (10) roots on page ix for quiz Friday, 9/18.
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
Tuesday, Sept. 15
1. Sustained Silent Reading
2. Review of "A Sound of Thunder" Literary Elements 2 chart: (personification, metaphor, simile, and indirect characterization). Chart turned in by students who completed for homework. If you have not done so, make sure you complete this for a partial grade. (Per. 4)
Per. 1: Reviewed in class; finish for homework.
2. Ray Bradbury: An American Icon Film (Handout for notetaking was passed to students.)
1. Sustained Silent Reading
2. Review of "A Sound of Thunder" Literary Elements 2 chart: (personification, metaphor, simile, and indirect characterization). Chart turned in by students who completed for homework. If you have not done so, make sure you complete this for a partial grade. (Per. 4)
Per. 1: Reviewed in class; finish for homework.
2. Ray Bradbury: An American Icon Film (Handout for notetaking was passed to students.)
Friday, September 11, 2009
Thursday, September 10, 2009
Friday, Sept. 4
1. Sustained silent reading/log (picked up for grade)
2. Complete reading of "Harrison Bergeron" beginning on page 20 in LOL.
3. Take Vocabulary quiz 1 "Harrison Bergeron" voc. words pg. 28
Tuesday, Sept. 8
Fill out H. B. reading questions as a class.
Wednesday, Sept. 9
1. Picture day
2. Time travel one-page composition: See "Connect to Your Life" on page 71 Turn in for grade.
Thursday, Sept. 10
1. Literary Terms Part 1 quiz today.
2. Checked homework: Voc. in Action pg. 83: 1-10
3. Read Ray Bradbury Author study beginning on pg. 67; take notes.
Voc. quiz on words for "A Sound of Thunder" tomorrow (Friday) Please study hard!!
1. Sustained silent reading/log (picked up for grade)
2. Complete reading of "Harrison Bergeron" beginning on page 20 in LOL.
3. Take Vocabulary quiz 1 "Harrison Bergeron" voc. words pg. 28
Tuesday, Sept. 8
Fill out H. B. reading questions as a class.
Wednesday, Sept. 9
1. Picture day
2. Time travel one-page composition: See "Connect to Your Life" on page 71 Turn in for grade.
Thursday, Sept. 10
1. Literary Terms Part 1 quiz today.
2. Checked homework: Voc. in Action pg. 83: 1-10
3. Read Ray Bradbury Author study beginning on pg. 67; take notes.
Voc. quiz on words for "A Sound of Thunder" tomorrow (Friday) Please study hard!!
Thursday, September 3, 2009
Thursday, Sept. 3
1. Sustained silent reading. Log will be checked tomorrow.
2. Review of "Harrison Bergeron" vocabulary found at the bottom of p. 28 in literature book.
Study the definitions given in the story in the brown boxes at the bottom of pages 20-28 .
VOCABULARY QUIZ TOMORROW (FRIDAY)
3. Today, we read "Harrison Bergeron." We will complete reading tomorrow.
1. Sustained silent reading. Log will be checked tomorrow.
2. Review of "Harrison Bergeron" vocabulary found at the bottom of p. 28 in literature book.
Study the definitions given in the story in the brown boxes at the bottom of pages 20-28 .
VOCABULARY QUIZ TOMORROW (FRIDAY)
3. Today, we read "Harrison Bergeron." We will complete reading tomorrow.
Wednesday, September 2, 2009
Monday, August 31, 2009
1. Summer reading TEST You Don't Know Me by David Klass
2. Work on interest survey
Tuesday, September 1, 2009
1. SSR (Sustained silent reading; fill in reading log)
2. Reviewed literary elements of PLOT, SETTING, THEME, CHARACTER, AND P. OF VIEW
3. Began reading "The Interlopers" literature book p. 8
Wednesday, September 2, 2009
1. Completed reading of "The Interlopers"; keep notes.
2. Copied vocabulary words for "Harrison Bergeron" pg. 28. (Definitions are in brown boxes at the bottom of pages 21-28.
3. Assignment: Complete "Vocabulary in Action" Exercise A: Context Clues:1-5 Write complete sentences and Exercise B: Synonyms: Write all the words, underline your response in black. Bring Thursday to class for review.
VOCABULARY QUIZ ON THESE 10 WORDS: Friday, 9/4.
1. Summer reading TEST You Don't Know Me by David Klass
2. Work on interest survey
Tuesday, September 1, 2009
1. SSR (Sustained silent reading; fill in reading log)
2. Reviewed literary elements of PLOT, SETTING, THEME, CHARACTER, AND P. OF VIEW
3. Began reading "The Interlopers" literature book p. 8
Wednesday, September 2, 2009
1. Completed reading of "The Interlopers"; keep notes.
2. Copied vocabulary words for "Harrison Bergeron" pg. 28. (Definitions are in brown boxes at the bottom of pages 21-28.
3. Assignment: Complete "Vocabulary in Action" Exercise A: Context Clues:1-5 Write complete sentences and Exercise B: Synonyms: Write all the words, underline your response in black. Bring Thursday to class for review.
VOCABULARY QUIZ ON THESE 10 WORDS: Friday, 9/4.
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