Monday, November 29, 2010.
1. Turn in Of Mice and Men essay [final draft].
Make sure you underlined the thesis and topic sentences; highlight your quotes.
Make sure you cited your quotes correctly. "x..klhgh;;slkjf" (23).
Make sure you have a title: "Of Mice and Men essay" is NOT a title.
Make sure you had two people revise with the checklist rubric on the back of essay handout.
Staple your final draft over your rough draft.
Insert into the packet [without stapling the essays to the packet]
Turn in.
2. Make sure you turned in Of Mice and Men Chapters 1-6 + the character chart.
Make sure all your responses are clear, in complete sentences, and do not begin with a pronoun.
3. Film Of Mice and Men. Take notes to transfer responses to your question handout.
Tuesday, November 23, 2010
Monday, November 22, 2010
Friday, November 19, 2010
Thursday, November 18, 2010
Thursday, November 18, 2010.
1. SSR and LOG
2. Passed out Vocabulary word list for quiz tomorrow:
Study guide for OMM vocabulary quiz 4 tomorrow, Friday 11/19.
scrappy: (adj) fond of fighting; aggressive
scuttle: (verb) to move quickly, especially from danger
skeptical: (adjective) having doubt about whether something is true or not. (skeptically is the adverb form.)
snivel: (verb) to cry or whine in a tearful way
subside: (verb) to become less active/intense; to calm down
sulk: (verb) to show resentment sulkily: (adverb) to do something with resentment.
swamper: (noun) a handyman or helper
timid: (adjective) shy timidly (adverb)
woe: (noun) great sorrow, grief, or misery
writhe: (verb) to twist about in pain
3. Introduced Of Mice and Men essay assignment. Homework: Find six quotes; two for each topic sentence. Write them on your outline sheet.
REMINDER: Of Mice and Men TEST: Monday, 11/22. Study all your notes and focus questions.
1. SSR and LOG
2. Passed out Vocabulary word list for quiz tomorrow:
Study guide for OMM vocabulary quiz 4 tomorrow, Friday 11/19.
scrappy: (adj) fond of fighting; aggressive
scuttle: (verb) to move quickly, especially from danger
skeptical: (adjective) having doubt about whether something is true or not. (skeptically is the adverb form.)
snivel: (verb) to cry or whine in a tearful way
subside: (verb) to become less active/intense; to calm down
sulk: (verb) to show resentment sulkily: (adverb) to do something with resentment.
swamper: (noun) a handyman or helper
timid: (adjective) shy timidly (adverb)
woe: (noun) great sorrow, grief, or misery
writhe: (verb) to twist about in pain
3. Introduced Of Mice and Men essay assignment. Homework: Find six quotes; two for each topic sentence. Write them on your outline sheet.
REMINDER: Of Mice and Men TEST: Monday, 11/22. Study all your notes and focus questions.
Wednesday, November 17, 2010
Wednesday, November 17, 2010.
1. Quiz over parts of speech Please make up when you return from absence
.2. Read Of Mice and Men Chapter 6.
Notes: Chapter 6 has same setting as Chapter 1, but the mood is different. Aunt Clara and Giant Rabbit as symbols of Lennie's conscience, guilt, greatest fear. Carlson&Curley as foils of Slim. Passed out ch. 6 questions. Work on Ch. 6 focus questions for homework. Bring all questions and chart tomorrow.
Vocabulary words for this week: 21-33 on list.
1. Quiz over parts of speech Please make up when you return from absence
.2. Read Of Mice and Men Chapter 6.
Notes: Chapter 6 has same setting as Chapter 1, but the mood is different. Aunt Clara and Giant Rabbit as symbols of Lennie's conscience, guilt, greatest fear. Carlson&Curley as foils of Slim. Passed out ch. 6 questions. Work on Ch. 6 focus questions for homework. Bring all questions and chart tomorrow.
Vocabulary words for this week: 21-33 on list.
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
Tuesday, November 16, 2010.
1. Read Of Mice and Men Ch. 5. Take notes on characterization of Curley's wife, [direct and indirect] Curley's wife's motivation for marrying Curley, why she is a wife with no name, a moment of silence as the narrator's respect for her after her death, and the reason why she appears "pretty" after she is dead. Also, take note on Candy and George's shattered dreams. Complete Focus Questions for homework.
2. Discuss Of Mice and Men Ch. 4 and review Focus Questions for Ch. 4.
REMINDER: Make sure you are keeping up with the completion of these focus questions for each chapter. They will all be due next Monday, when you take the test over the novel.
Vocabulary for the week: Of Mice and Men Vocabulary packet words 21-33.
Quiz Friday, 11/19
1. Read Of Mice and Men Ch. 5. Take notes on characterization of Curley's wife, [direct and indirect] Curley's wife's motivation for marrying Curley, why she is a wife with no name, a moment of silence as the narrator's respect for her after her death, and the reason why she appears "pretty" after she is dead. Also, take note on Candy and George's shattered dreams. Complete Focus Questions for homework.
2. Discuss Of Mice and Men Ch. 4 and review Focus Questions for Ch. 4.
REMINDER: Make sure you are keeping up with the completion of these focus questions for each chapter. They will all be due next Monday, when you take the test over the novel.
Vocabulary for the week: Of Mice and Men Vocabulary packet words 21-33.
Quiz Friday, 11/19
Monday, November 15, 2010
Monday, November 15, 2010.
Parts of Speech: Turned in for a test grade. INC will receive a zero.
Nouns & Pronouns
Adjectives
Verbs
Adverbs
Prepositions
Conjunctions & Interjections
2. Of Mice and Men: Read Chapter 4
Passed out Ch. 4 questions and character chart. Please ask for these when you return from absence.
Vocabulary for this week are the last words on the list.
Parts of Speech: Turned in for a test grade. INC will receive a zero.
Nouns & Pronouns
Adjectives
Verbs
Adverbs
Prepositions
Conjunctions & Interjections
2. Of Mice and Men: Read Chapter 4
Passed out Ch. 4 questions and character chart. Please ask for these when you return from absence.
Vocabulary for this week are the last words on the list.
Friday, November 12, 2010
Friday, November 12, 2010 (Early Dismissal)
1. Of Mice and Men Vocabulary Quiz 3
2. Holt McDougal Language Handbooks were passed out today. Write your name with a permanent marker on the outside and inside write: Name, Mrs. F. Grai English 2, Return to room 313 if lost. If you were absent, please see me when you return to get your workbook.
3. Complete pp. 1-7 in pen in the workbook. Use your notes to help you with this assignment. Bring on Monday, Nov. 15.
4. Bring ALL notes on Parts of Speech Staple them in this order:
1. nouns and pronouns
2. adjectives
3. verbs
4. adverbs
5. prepositions
6. conjunctions and interjections
Make sure your notes are neat and complete. This is a TEST grade.
1. Of Mice and Men Vocabulary Quiz 3
2. Holt McDougal Language Handbooks were passed out today. Write your name with a permanent marker on the outside and inside write: Name, Mrs. F. Grai English 2, Return to room 313 if lost. If you were absent, please see me when you return to get your workbook.
3. Complete pp. 1-7 in pen in the workbook. Use your notes to help you with this assignment. Bring on Monday, Nov. 15.
4. Bring ALL notes on Parts of Speech Staple them in this order:
1. nouns and pronouns
2. adjectives
3. verbs
4. adverbs
5. prepositions
6. conjunctions and interjections
Make sure your notes are neat and complete. This is a TEST grade.
Thursday, November 11, 2010
Wednesday, November 10, 2010
Wednesday, November 10, 2010
SSR and LOG
1. Begin reading Of Mice and Men Chapter 3
Per. 1: To page 50
Per. 2 & 4: To page 54 inclusive
Notes:
Characterization:
P. 39, 43, Lennie (indirect)
P. 40 Lennie and George
P. 51 Curley's wife
Foreshadowing:
P. 41 Lennie's panic
REMINDER: Make sure you make flashcards and study Of Mice and Men vocabulary words from liniment to rouged. Quiz Friday, 11/12. Extra credit for flashcards.
liniment (noun) : a medicated rubbing solution for pain
majesty (noun) : grandeur (of or related to a king or queen)
maul (verb) : to injure by beating, tearing, or bruising
mollify (verb) : to pacify, (to sooth the temper of)
monotonous (adjective): in the same tone which does not change (boring)
morosely (adverb): gloomily, with an ill-temper
mottled: (adjective): marked with blotched, streaks and spots of different colors
mules: (noun): lounge slippers that do not cover the heel; Curley's wife wears mules.
ominously (adverb): threateningly
overtones (noun): implications; something that is said to mean more than what is said
pantomime (noun): a dramatic presentation/action without using words, only using actions and gestures.
periscope (noun): an optical instrument consisting of a tube with lenses which can see above the submerged body, like a submarine with a periscope.
precede (verb): to come before in time, place, order, rank, or importance
pugnacious (adjective): eager and ready to fight; quarrelsome
raptly (adverb) rapt (adjective) : absorbed or engrossed in something; carried away in spirit, like when one's mind is so engaged, one sees nothing else but the object of attention.
receptive (adjective): open to the favorable reception of a request/suggestion
recumbent (adjective: lying down
reprehensible (adjective): deserving to be [pointed out as something bad done] reprimanded (scolded).
rheumatism (noun): painful condition of the joints
rouged (adjective): made red, very often by make-up
SSR and LOG
1. Begin reading Of Mice and Men Chapter 3
Per. 1: To page 50
Per. 2 & 4: To page 54 inclusive
Notes:
Characterization:
P. 39, 43, Lennie (indirect)
P. 40 Lennie and George
P. 51 Curley's wife
Foreshadowing:
P. 41 Lennie's panic
REMINDER: Make sure you make flashcards and study Of Mice and Men vocabulary words from liniment to rouged. Quiz Friday, 11/12. Extra credit for flashcards.
liniment (noun) : a medicated rubbing solution for pain
majesty (noun) : grandeur (of or related to a king or queen)
maul (verb) : to injure by beating, tearing, or bruising
mollify (verb) : to pacify, (to sooth the temper of)
monotonous (adjective): in the same tone which does not change (boring)
morosely (adverb): gloomily, with an ill-temper
mottled: (adjective): marked with blotched, streaks and spots of different colors
mules: (noun): lounge slippers that do not cover the heel; Curley's wife wears mules.
ominously (adverb): threateningly
overtones (noun): implications; something that is said to mean more than what is said
pantomime (noun): a dramatic presentation/action without using words, only using actions and gestures.
periscope (noun): an optical instrument consisting of a tube with lenses which can see above the submerged body, like a submarine with a periscope.
precede (verb): to come before in time, place, order, rank, or importance
pugnacious (adjective): eager and ready to fight; quarrelsome
raptly (adverb) rapt (adjective) : absorbed or engrossed in something; carried away in spirit, like when one's mind is so engaged, one sees nothing else but the object of attention.
receptive (adjective): open to the favorable reception of a request/suggestion
recumbent (adjective: lying down
reprehensible (adjective): deserving to be [pointed out as something bad done] reprimanded (scolded).
rheumatism (noun): painful condition of the joints
rouged (adjective): made red, very often by make-up
Tuesday, November 9, 2010
Friday, November 5, 2010
Thursday, November 4, 2010.
SSR and LOG
1. Picked up signed progress reports for homework grade.
2. Grade for LOG.
3. Read Of Mice and Men Chapter 2.
4. As you read fill out notes writing "F" for forshadowing and "C" for characterization [as well as character name & direct or indirect] and page number where these are found. Keep this log as we read the novel.
REMINDER: Study vocabulary words from Of Mice and Men list words 12-25. Quiz Friday.
SSR and LOG
1. Picked up signed progress reports for homework grade.
2. Grade for LOG.
3. Read Of Mice and Men Chapter 2.
4. As you read fill out notes writing "F" for forshadowing and "C" for characterization [as well as character name & direct or indirect] and page number where these are found. Keep this log as we read the novel.
REMINDER: Study vocabulary words from Of Mice and Men list words 12-25. Quiz Friday.
Wednesday, November 3, 2010
Wednesday, November 3, 2010.
SSR and LOG
1. Copy notes on Conjunctions and Interjections
2. Of Mice and Men NOTES:
- Setting is the Salinas Valley area in California
- Between 1920-1935 approx.
- Each chapter in the novel begins with a description of the setting.
- Novel contains six chapters: Can be easily adapted to a play
- Themes related to friendship, isolation, loneliness, alienation, death as a release from pain
- Prejudice against people who are disadvantaged or handicapped.
- Racism against the African American
- Vernacular (everyday speech) includes poor usage: Use of double negatives, cursing, foul language, slang, and idioms.
- Use of the "N" word common in this time period to denote race. Not meant as a derogatory term.
- Characters uneducated. Ironically, the Black character in the story reads sophisticated books.
- Narrator displays a high degree of sympathy toward characters who belong to a minority, are handicapped, crippled, or lonely.
Make a chart to jot down notes on foreshadowing, and Characterization: direct and indirect.
2. Begin reading Of Mice and Men Chapter 2.
REMINDER: DON'T FORGET to study words 12-25 from Of Mice... Vocabulary handout. Quiz Friday, 11/5
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SSR and LOG
1. Copy notes on Conjunctions and Interjections
2. Of Mice and Men NOTES:
- Setting is the Salinas Valley area in California
- Between 1920-1935 approx.
- Each chapter in the novel begins with a description of the setting.
- Novel contains six chapters: Can be easily adapted to a play
- Themes related to friendship, isolation, loneliness, alienation, death as a release from pain
- Prejudice against people who are disadvantaged or handicapped.
- Racism against the African American
- Vernacular (everyday speech) includes poor usage: Use of double negatives, cursing, foul language, slang, and idioms.
- Use of the "N" word common in this time period to denote race. Not meant as a derogatory term.
- Characters uneducated. Ironically, the Black character in the story reads sophisticated books.
- Narrator displays a high degree of sympathy toward characters who belong to a minority, are handicapped, crippled, or lonely.
Make a chart to jot down notes on foreshadowing, and Characterization: direct and indirect.
2. Begin reading Of Mice and Men Chapter 2.
REMINDER: DON'T FORGET to study words 12-25 from Of Mice... Vocabulary handout. Quiz Friday, 11/5
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Tuesday, November 2, 2010
Tuesday, November 2, 2010.
SSR and log.
1. Check Prepositional Phrases 4 and 5 homework for a grade. If you did not bring in this homework assignment, you need to complete the assignment on the handout AND on a sheet of paper and turn it in TOMORROW for a LATE grade.
2. Work on Of Mice and Men Ch. 1 Focus Questions. Discuss Of Mice and Men Ch. 1.
3. Study Of Mice...Vocabulary words 12-25 from the handout for a quiz on Friday, 11/5
SSR and log.
1. Check Prepositional Phrases 4 and 5 homework for a grade. If you did not bring in this homework assignment, you need to complete the assignment on the handout AND on a sheet of paper and turn it in TOMORROW for a LATE grade.
2. Work on Of Mice and Men Ch. 1 Focus Questions. Discuss Of Mice and Men Ch. 1.
3. Study Of Mice...Vocabulary words 12-25 from the handout for a quiz on Friday, 11/5
Monday, November 1, 2010
Monday, November 1, 2010.
SSR and Log
Of Mice and Men: Read Ch. 1. As you read pay close attention to the description and indirect characterization of the two main character, George and Lennie. To which three animals is Lennie compared? Why do you think the narrator chose to select these animals?
REMINDER: Bring completed work from handout Prepositional Phrases 4 tomorrow.
Vocabulary: Study words from Of Mice and Men Vocabulary handout numbers 12-25. Quiz Friday, 11/5
SSR and Log
Of Mice and Men: Read Ch. 1. As you read pay close attention to the description and indirect characterization of the two main character, George and Lennie. To which three animals is Lennie compared? Why do you think the narrator chose to select these animals?
REMINDER: Bring completed work from handout Prepositional Phrases 4 tomorrow.
Vocabulary: Study words from Of Mice and Men Vocabulary handout numbers 12-25. Quiz Friday, 11/5
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