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.
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
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