English 9 Honors Assignments
- Instructors
- Term
- Spring 2010
- Department
- English
- Description
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HONORS ENGLISH 9: Curriculum guides serve as a foundation for the standards-based curriculum and assessment. A major goal of this course is to stimulate thinking and personal response through active, creative use of all of the language arts. Composition is integrated with critical thinking, reading, listening, and speaking skills through a standards-based program that extends beyond the standards. Reading and a rigorous study of the literature provides students with insights to analyze, synthesize, and evaluate personal and universal issues. The writing process is the focus of the composition program in order to enhance writing fluency and effectiveness. English language conventions, including grammatical correctness and spelling, are taught through literature and composition as well as by direct instruction. Students are given additional reading experiences, to pursue individual study, and to use research materials in preparation of oral and written projects and/or papers. Students also receive opportunities to use technology and become familiar with workplace documents. A variety of research-based learning strategies and teaching methodologies will be implemented to meet the needs of all students. ESSAYS: Autobiographical Narrative, Research Paper, Persuasive (with research elements embedded), Persuading with Cause and Effect A-G Requirements: This course meets the entrance requirements of the University of California and California State University. Reading and a rigorous study of the literature provides students with insights to analyze, synthesize, and evaluate personal and universal issues. English meets the "B" requirement ~ 4 years of English must be completed with a C or better.
Upcoming Assignments
No upcoming assignments.
Past Assignments
Due:
Assignment
Monday 6/20
Menu:
1. Review Final (Terms attached)
2. Students reviewed grades
3. Students received essays and filled them in folders
Hwk:
1. Study for final
Menu:
1. Review Final (Terms attached)
2. Students reviewed grades
3. Students received essays and filled them in folders
Hwk:
1. Study for final
Due:
Assignment
Wednesday 6/16
Menu:
1.Students turned in any textbooks for English and IRs
2. Groups presented projects
3. Watched film "The Odyssey"
4. Students turned in any late work, today was last day to turn in any late work
*Note: Presentations and films will be going on all week
Hwk:
1. Study all notes for final
Menu:
1.Students turned in any textbooks for English and IRs
2. Groups presented projects
3. Watched film "The Odyssey"
4. Students turned in any late work, today was last day to turn in any late work
*Note: Presentations and films will be going on all week
Hwk:
1. Study all notes for final
Due:
Assignment
Tuesday 6/15
Menu:
1.Sent students without 4th essay to different classrooms to finish an "in-class" essay in order to complete their writing portfolios
2. Groups presented projects
3. Watched film "The Odyssey"
*Note: Presentations and films will be going on all week
Hwk:
1. Any late work will not be accepted after Wed. 6/16
2. Textbooks are due Wed. 6/16
Menu:
1.Sent students without 4th essay to different classrooms to finish an "in-class" essay in order to complete their writing portfolios
2. Groups presented projects
3. Watched film "The Odyssey"
*Note: Presentations and films will be going on all week
Hwk:
1. Any late work will not be accepted after Wed. 6/16
2. Textbooks are due Wed. 6/16
Due:
Assignment
Monday 6/14
Menu:
1. Collected SAT packets Lists 22-25
2. Sent students without 4th essay to different classrooms to finish an "in-class" essay in order to complete their writing portfolios
3. Groups presented projects
4. Watched film "The Odyssey"
*Note: Presentations and films will be going on all week
Hwk:
1. Any late work will not be accepted after Wed. 6/16
2. Textbooks are due Wed. 6/16
3. Last SAT Qz will be on Friday (#25)
Menu:
1. Collected SAT packets Lists 22-25
2. Sent students without 4th essay to different classrooms to finish an "in-class" essay in order to complete their writing portfolios
3. Groups presented projects
4. Watched film "The Odyssey"
*Note: Presentations and films will be going on all week
Hwk:
1. Any late work will not be accepted after Wed. 6/16
2. Textbooks are due Wed. 6/16
3. Last SAT Qz will be on Friday (#25)
Due:
Assignment
Friday 6/11
Menu:
1. Students completed an evaluation for their group on gods/goddess project
2. SAT Qz 24
3. SAT List 25 (Attached)
Hwk:
1. Projects due tonight by 9 pm at [email protected]
2. SAT packets Lists 22-25 due Monday
Menu:
1. Students completed an evaluation for their group on gods/goddess project
2. SAT Qz 24
3. SAT List 25 (Attached)
Hwk:
1. Projects due tonight by 9 pm at [email protected]
2. SAT packets Lists 22-25 due Monday
Due:
Assignment
Thursday 6/10
Menu:
1. Students took Benchmark # 4
Hwk::
1. Continue working on god/goddess project, due Friday 6/11 by 9 pm at [email protected]
2. SAT Qz 24 tomorrow, Friday!
3. Late work and textbooks due Wednesday 6/16
Menu:
1. Students took Benchmark # 4
Hwk::
1. Continue working on god/goddess project, due Friday 6/11 by 9 pm at [email protected]
2. SAT Qz 24 tomorrow, Friday!
3. Late work and textbooks due Wednesday 6/16
Due:
Assignment
Wednesday 6/09
Menu:
1. Received English 2H guidelines
2. Group project, # 1 on pg 678 (in class textbook)
Hwk:
1. Continue working on god/goddess project, due Friday 6/11
Menu:
1. Received English 2H guidelines
2. Group project, # 1 on pg 678 (in class textbook)
Hwk:
1. Continue working on god/goddess project, due Friday 6/11
Due:
Assignment
Tuesday 6/08
Menu:
1. Read "The Cattle..." from "The Odyssey" in class, last part of Part 1
2. Debriefed all reading
3. Finished up yellow worksheet
4. Collected yellow worksheets
Hwk:
1. Continue to work on god/goddess project
3RD Period:
Menu:
1. New SAT list, #24 attached on Friday's agenda for Honors)
2. SAT qz. 23
3. Debriefed reading from "The Odyssey"
Hwk:
1. Yellow worksheets due tomorrow, 6/09
2. Continue to work on god/goddess project
3. Read "The Cattle..." pgs 684-686
Menu:
1. Read "The Cattle..." from "The Odyssey" in class, last part of Part 1
2. Debriefed all reading
3. Finished up yellow worksheet
4. Collected yellow worksheets
Hwk:
1. Continue to work on god/goddess project
3RD Period:
Menu:
1. New SAT list, #24 attached on Friday's agenda for Honors)
2. SAT qz. 23
3. Debriefed reading from "The Odyssey"
Hwk:
1. Yellow worksheets due tomorrow, 6/09
2. Continue to work on god/goddess project
3. Read "The Cattle..." pgs 684-686
Due:
Assignment
Monday 6/07
Menu:
1. Collect SAT List 24
2. Library Day: working on gods/goddess project
Hwk:
1. Read "The Sirens" pgs 938-944
2. Finish both Yellow sheets by Tuesday
Menu:
1. Collect SAT List 24
2. Library Day: working on gods/goddess project
Hwk:
1. Read "The Sirens" pgs 938-944
2. Finish both Yellow sheets by Tuesday
Due:
Assignment
Friday 6/04
Menu:
1. Students turned in essays and filled out rubrics
2. SAT Qz 23
3. SAT List 24 (attached)
4. Students received a new yellow worksheet for the rest of The Odyssey (attached)
Hwk:
1. SAT List 24
2. Read "The Sirens" pgs 938-944
3. Finish both Yellow sheets by Tuesday
Menu:
1. Students turned in essays and filled out rubrics
2. SAT Qz 23
3. SAT List 24 (attached)
4. Students received a new yellow worksheet for the rest of The Odyssey (attached)
Hwk:
1. SAT List 24
2. Read "The Sirens" pgs 938-944
3. Finish both Yellow sheets by Tuesday
Due:
Assignment
Thursday 6/03
Menu:
1. Fill out rubric to essay
2. Debrief last night's reading
3. Finish reading "They Cyclops" in class
4. Worked on yellow worksheet, side one (quote chart)
Hwk:
1. Finish final draft to essay, due tomorrow Friday: Include first draft, yellow outline, and rubric
2. Finish side 1 to yellow worksheet
3. Study for SAT Qz 23
4. Read "The Enchantress Circe" and "The Land of the Dead " (pg 933-38)
Menu:
1. Fill out rubric to essay
2. Debrief last night's reading
3. Finish reading "They Cyclops" in class
4. Worked on yellow worksheet, side one (quote chart)
Hwk:
1. Finish final draft to essay, due tomorrow Friday: Include first draft, yellow outline, and rubric
2. Finish side 1 to yellow worksheet
3. Study for SAT Qz 23
4. Read "The Enchantress Circe" and "The Land of the Dead " (pg 933-38)
Due:
Assignment
Wednesday 6/02
Menu:
1. Received Peer Edit Check List (attached)
3. Students peer edited essays and filled out the check list. Returned essays and checklists to partner to receive feedback on essay (Edit sheet must be turned in with final essay)
HWK:
1. Final essay draft due this FRIDAY, work on essay!
2. Read pgs 660-665 "The Cyclops" and complete yellow sheet, due Friday
Menu:
1. Received Peer Edit Check List (attached)
3. Students peer edited essays and filled out the check list. Returned essays and checklists to partner to receive feedback on essay (Edit sheet must be turned in with final essay)
HWK:
1. Final essay draft due this FRIDAY, work on essay!
2. Read pgs 660-665 "The Cyclops" and complete yellow sheet, due Friday
Due:
Assignment
Tuesday 6/01/10
Menu:
1. SAT List 23 collected
2. Tragedy Tissues project collected
3. Students worked on their God/Goddess PowerPoint project in the library
Hwk:
1. Continue research
Menu:
1. SAT List 23 collected
2. Tragedy Tissues project collected
3. Students worked on their God/Goddess PowerPoint project in the library
Hwk:
1. Continue research
Due:
Assignment
Friday 5/28
Menu:
1. Turned in essays
2. SAT Quiz 22
3. SAT List 23 (attached)
Hwk:
1.Tragedy Tissues
2. SAT List 23
3. Library Day Tuesday, have God/Goddess Project info ready to put in PowerPoint
Menu:
1. Turned in essays
2. SAT Quiz 22
3. SAT List 23 (attached)
Hwk:
1.Tragedy Tissues
2. SAT List 23
3. Library Day Tuesday, have God/Goddess Project info ready to put in PowerPoint
Due:
Assignment
Thursday 5/27
Menu:
1. BW: Who do you consider a hero? (free write)
2. Discuss last night's reading
3. Start reading "I Am Laerte's Son"
Hwk:
1. Tutoring hours due tomorrow
2. Essay due tomorrow, FRIDAY
3. Study SAT words
4. Read pages 916-921, old HOLT and fill out yellow chart
Menu:
1. BW: Who do you consider a hero? (free write)
2. Discuss last night's reading
3. Start reading "I Am Laerte's Son"
Hwk:
1. Tutoring hours due tomorrow
2. Essay due tomorrow, FRIDAY
3. Study SAT words
4. Read pages 916-921, old HOLT and fill out yellow chart
Due:
Assignment
Wednesday 5/26
Menu.
1.Students took notes on the second PowerPoint Presentation for The Odyssey (attached)
2. Students got into groups and summarized sections of the intro to The Odyssey
3. Students received a yellow worksheet to record quotes from each reading they complete (attached)
Hwk:
1. Finish essay, due Friday
2. Tutor form with work and hours due Friday 5/28
3. Read Pgs 911-916 "Tell the Story" and "The Wanderings" and fill out yellow worksheet
Menu.
1.Students took notes on the second PowerPoint Presentation for The Odyssey (attached)
2. Students got into groups and summarized sections of the intro to The Odyssey
3. Students received a yellow worksheet to record quotes from each reading they complete (attached)
Hwk:
1. Finish essay, due Friday
2. Tutor form with work and hours due Friday 5/28
3. Read Pgs 911-916 "Tell the Story" and "The Wanderings" and fill out yellow worksheet
Due:
Assignment
Tuesday 5/25
Menu:
1. Students collaborated with groups members over God/Goddess Project due 6/11
2. Sample God/Goddess Project was viewed
3. Notes on The Odyssey (PowerPoint attached)
Hwk:
1. Romeo and Juliet Essay due this Friday!
2. Tragedy Tissues Box due Tuesday 6/1!
3. Work on your God/Goddess project independently and w/your group!
Menu:
1. Students collaborated with groups members over God/Goddess Project due 6/11
2. Sample God/Goddess Project was viewed
3. Notes on The Odyssey (PowerPoint attached)
Hwk:
1. Romeo and Juliet Essay due this Friday!
2. Tragedy Tissues Box due Tuesday 6/1!
3. Work on your God/Goddess project independently and w/your group!
Due:
Assignment
Monday 5/24
Menu:
1. Students received their Gods/Goddesses Project handouts, placed in groups (both forms attached)
2. Students visited the library to learn how to do research on their gods/goddesses and received a helpful handout (attached)
Hwk:
1. Begin to work on the project independently (What slides are you responsible for?) and with your group outside of school, due June 11th
2. Continue writing out Romeo and Juliet Essay, due this Friday 5/28!
Menu:
1. Students received their Gods/Goddesses Project handouts, placed in groups (both forms attached)
2. Students visited the library to learn how to do research on their gods/goddesses and received a helpful handout (attached)
Hwk:
1. Begin to work on the project independently (What slides are you responsible for?) and with your group outside of school, due June 11th
2. Continue writing out Romeo and Juliet Essay, due this Friday 5/28!
Due:
Assignment
Friday 5/21
Menu:
1. Checked paragraphs for essay due Friday 5/28 (paragraphs Intro, A, B, and C)
2. Romeo and Juliet test: 20 multiple choice and 5 short written responses for quote identification
Hwk:
1. Finish writing conclusion paragraph and type essay
2. Tissue Box due Tuesday 6/1
Menu:
1. Checked paragraphs for essay due Friday 5/28 (paragraphs Intro, A, B, and C)
2. Romeo and Juliet test: 20 multiple choice and 5 short written responses for quote identification
Hwk:
1. Finish writing conclusion paragraph and type essay
2. Tissue Box due Tuesday 6/1
Due:
Assignment
Thursday 5/20
Menu:
1. Completion out essay outline
2. Write out Body A
3. Turn in Romeo and Juliet Study Guides
Hwk:
1. Finish writing Body B & C paragraphs
Menu:
1. Completion out essay outline
2. Write out Body A
3. Turn in Romeo and Juliet Study Guides
Hwk:
1. Finish writing Body B & C paragraphs
Due:
Assignment
Tuesday 5/18
Menu:
1. Collected SAT lists
2. Graded IR packets, turned in
3. Watched Romeo and Juliet film
Hwk:
1. Study Guide questions will be collected next class
2. Tutor forms signed by guardians
3. Finish writing Intro. paragraph
Menu:
1. Collected SAT lists
2. Graded IR packets, turned in
3. Watched Romeo and Juliet film
Hwk:
1. Study Guide questions will be collected next class
2. Tutor forms signed by guardians
3. Finish writing Intro. paragraph
Due:
Assignment
Friday 5/14
Menu:
1. Checked reading Act 4 Scene 1, 3, 4
2. SAT Qz 21
3. SAT List 22
4. Debrief reading
5. Read in class Act 4 Scene 5, Act 5 Scene 1-2
Hwk:
1. Read Act 5 Scene 3 and complete questions
2. Finish Conclusion portion of outline
3. SAT List 22
4. IR packet pgs. 273, 275-276, and 292
Menu:
1. Checked reading Act 4 Scene 1, 3, 4
2. SAT Qz 21
3. SAT List 22
4. Debrief reading
5. Read in class Act 4 Scene 5, Act 5 Scene 1-2
Hwk:
1. Read Act 5 Scene 3 and complete questions
2. Finish Conclusion portion of outline
3. SAT List 22
4. IR packet pgs. 273, 275-276, and 292
Due:
Assignment
Wednesday 5/12
Menu:
1. Students received essay outline for Romeo and Juliet (attached)
2. Finish top half of outline
Hwk:
1. Read Act 4 Scenes 1, 3, 4 and skip 2
Menu:
1. Students received essay outline for Romeo and Juliet (attached)
2. Finish top half of outline
Hwk:
1. Read Act 4 Scenes 1, 3, 4 and skip 2
Due:
Assignment
Monday 5/10
Menu:
1. Collect SAT Lists 18-21
2. Pass back CST dedications before testing tomorrow
3. Debrief reading Act 2 Scene 4-6 and Act 3 Scene 1-2]
4. Present Character Maps
Hwk:
1. Read Act 3 Scene 5 and complete reading questions
Menu:
1. Collect SAT Lists 18-21
2. Pass back CST dedications before testing tomorrow
3. Debrief reading Act 2 Scene 4-6 and Act 3 Scene 1-2]
4. Present Character Maps
Hwk:
1. Read Act 3 Scene 5 and complete reading questions
Due:
Assignment
Friday 5/07
Menu:
1.SAT Qz 20
2. SAT List 21
Hwk:
1. SAT Lists 18-21
2. Read Act 3 S. 1-3 (Skips Scene 1's lines 1-53) and complete reading questions, due MONDAY
Menu:
1.SAT Qz 20
2. SAT List 21
Hwk:
1. SAT Lists 18-21
2. Read Act 3 S. 1-3 (Skips Scene 1's lines 1-53) and complete reading questions, due MONDAY
Due:
Assignment
Thursday 5/06
Menu:
1.Stamped reading questions Act 2 S.4-6
2. Created Character Map within groups
Hwk:
1. Study for SAT quiz
2. Read Act 3 S. 1-3 (Skips Scene 1's lines 1-53), due MONDAY
Menu:
1.Stamped reading questions Act 2 S.4-6
2. Created Character Map within groups
Hwk:
1. Study for SAT quiz
2. Read Act 3 S. 1-3 (Skips Scene 1's lines 1-53), due MONDAY
Due:
Assignment
Wednesday 5/05
Menu:
1. BW: Fill in characteristic/quote chart (come during break, before or after class to complete)
2. Stamped reading
3. Discuss Act 2 Scene 2&3
4. Passed out Tragedy Tissues project (attached) (due June 1)
Hwk:
1. Read Act 2 Scene 4-6, skip lines 1-95 of Scene 4, due reading questions
Due:
Assignment
Monday 5/03
Menu:
1. BW, must be done in class
2. Stamp reading: Act1 Scenes 4&5
3. Collect SAT List 20 and celebrity pictures
4. Discuss Act 1 Scenes 2&3
5. Finish Carousel Activity (attached)
Hwk:
1. Read Act 2 Scenes 2&3, skip Scene 1, finish reading questions
Due:
Assignment
Tuesday 5/04
Menu:
1. BW: Must use classroom text: Look at pg 816 #s 7 and 9, four sentences each
2. Finish Carousel Act.
3. Discuss Act 1 Scenes 4&5
Hwk:
1. Read Act 2 Scene 2&3, finish reading questions
Due:
Assignment
Friday 4/30
Menu:
1. Stamp reading: Act1 Scenes 2&3
2. We took SAT Qz 19
3. We went over List 20 (Attached)
Hwk:
1. Finish SAT List 20
2. Bring celebrity pictures (from magazines, newspaper, Internet, etc.)
2. Read Act 1 Scenes 4-5, complete reading questions
Due:
Assignment
Thursday 4/29
Menu:
1. Discuss Act 1 Scene 1
2. Finish Romeo and Juliet PowerPoint (attached)
3. Start first half of Carousel Activity
Hwk:
1. Study for Friday's SAT quiz
2. Read Act 1 Scenes 2&3
Due:
Assignment
Wednesday 4/28
Menu:
1. Complete CST analysis
2. Stamp Prologue and Act 1 Scene 1 reading questions
Hwk:
1. Read Act 1 Scene 2&3, complete reading questions, due Friday
Due:
Assignment
Monday 4/26
Menu:
1. Collected SAT List 19 and Venn Diagram for Lord of the Flies film
2. Reviewed and collected Shakespeare hommework assigned last Firday
3. Handed out Romeo and Juliet Study guide (attached)
4. Took notes on R&J Ppt (will be uploaded after completed in class)
Hwk:
1. Read Act 1 Scene 1 in new HOLT textbooks (lines 1-235), and complete study guide questions for Prologue and Act 1 and Scene 1
Due:
Assignment
Friday 4/23
Menu:
1. Students took SAT qz 18
2. Students received new SAT List 19
Hwk:
1. SAT List 19
2. Romeo and Juliet Intro Packet: All in NEW Holt textbook
-Author notes in 5 complete sentences (pg 674)
-Theater notes in 5 complete sentences (pg 676)
-Character Maps for Montagues and Capulets only (681)
-Paraphrase 3 lines from the Prologue( 683): 3 complete sentences with original line on one side and your paraphrased line below it
Menu:
1. Students took SAT qz 18
2. Students received new SAT List 19
Hwk:
1. SAT List 19
2. Romeo and Juliet Intro Packet: All in NEW Holt textbook
-Author notes in 5 complete sentences (pg 674)
-Theater notes in 5 complete sentences (pg 676)
-Character Maps for Montagues and Capulets only (681)
-Paraphrase 3 lines from the Prologue( 683): 3 complete sentences with original line on one side and your paraphrased line below it
Due:
Assignment
Thursday 4/22/10
Menu:
1. Bellwork: Descibe what your mask allowed you to transform into, using 2 SAT words (lists 14-17)
2. Students formed into groups and shared their mask projects
3. Students finished watching a portion of LOF film and continued to fill out Venn Diagram Chart
Hwk:
1. Study for tomorrow's SAT quiz
2. Finish all of Venn Diagram Chart (5 sentences for "Book" portion, 5 for "Similarities", "Film" portion will very but have at leasr 3 sentences)
Menu:
1. Bellwork: Descibe what your mask allowed you to transform into, using 2 SAT words (lists 14-17)
2. Students formed into groups and shared their mask projects
3. Students finished watching a portion of LOF film and continued to fill out Venn Diagram Chart
Hwk:
1. Study for tomorrow's SAT quiz
2. Finish all of Venn Diagram Chart (5 sentences for "Book" portion, 5 for "Similarities", "Film" portion will very but have at leasr 3 sentences)
Due:
Assignment
Wednesday 4/21
Menu:
1. Students Constructed a Venn Diagram to compare characters from the novel (LOF) and the film..
2. Studnets watched a portion of the film LOF
Hwk:
1. Complete at least 2 entries on the "Film" side of the Venn Diagram
2. Study for SAT quiz this week
3. If you have not turned in Romeo and Juliet pages from the new Holt IR (with 2 yellow stripes on the bottom right hand corner), do so immediately, pgs 273-292. We will begin soon!
Due:
Assignment
Tuesday 4/20
Menu:
1. Finished presenting poetry essays and Benchmark 3 corrections
2. Watch first part of LOF film
Hwk:
1. Practice for Mask presentation
2. Study for SAT quiz
Menu:
1. Finished presenting poetry essays and Benchmark 3 corrections
2. Watch first part of LOF film
Hwk:
1. Practice for Mask presentation
2. Study for SAT quiz
Due:
Assignment
Monday 4/19
Menu:
1. Pass back Benchmark 3 scores, make 10 correction in Ntbk # 4 (entry #7)
2. Present poetry essays to class
3. Collect Mask Project & In Class Writing Essay
Hwk:
1. Practice presenting Mask Project
2. Lord of the Flies book due today!!!!!!!!!!
Menu:
1. Pass back Benchmark 3 scores, make 10 correction in Ntbk # 4 (entry #7)
2. Present poetry essays to class
3. Collect Mask Project & In Class Writing Essay
Hwk:
1. Practice presenting Mask Project
2. Lord of the Flies book due today!!!!!!!!!!
Due:
Assignment
Friday 4/09
Menu:
1. Collected LOF Study Guide Packets, extra credit CST rap, and any Extra Credit points for 3rd Quarter
2. Students recieved a writing assignment focusing on Good vs. Evil in Lord of the Flies. Will use evidence from the text and the 2 newspaper articles that they brought in. (attached, only do highlighted portions)
Hwk:
1. Mask Project and LOF book due Monday 4/19
Due:
Assignment
Thursday 4/08
Menu:
1. Stamped Ch. 12
2. Collected newspaper articles (will use tomorrow)
3. Passed back Poetry Essays and wrote a paragraph reflection on what the student needs to work on in the future according to the corrections/comments made on the essay
Hwk:
1. LOF study guide packet due Friday 4/09
2. Still bring two newspaper articles if you failed to do so today
Due:
Assignment
Wednesday 4/07
Menu:
1. Stamped Ch. 11
2. BW: Use 5 SAT words describing the killing of the sow (pig) or Simon's encounter with the pig's head (Lord of the flies)
3. Debriefed Ch.9-10
Hwk:
1. Students are to bring 2 newspaper articles: One depicting good human deeds (community service, awards. etc.) and another depicitng the evil side of humans (murder, robbery, etc.). Articles can come from online sources, can be old, and cut out from newspapers
3. Debriefed Ch.9-10
Hwk:
1. Students are to bring 2 newspaper articles: One depicting good human deeds (community service, awards. etc.) and another depicitng the evil side of humans (murder, robbery, etc.). Articles can come from online sources, can be old, and cut out from newspapers
Due:
Assignment
Tuesday 4/06
Menu:
1. Stamped Ch. 10
2. BW: We have now seen Jack wearing a mask (painted face), what new characteristics do we see him take on with this mask?
3. Debrief 8
4. Students added "Mask" under symbolism chart in study guide
5. Students received "Mask" Project, due Monday April 19th (directions attached, but pick up mask in class)
Hwk:
1. Finish LOF Study Guide by Friday
2. Read CH. 11
3. "Mask" Project, due 4/19
Menu:
1. Stamped Ch. 10
2. BW: We have now seen Jack wearing a mask (painted face), what new characteristics do we see him take on with this mask?
3. Debrief 8
4. Students added "Mask" under symbolism chart in study guide
5. Students received "Mask" Project, due Monday April 19th (directions attached, but pick up mask in class)
Hwk:
1. Finish LOF Study Guide by Friday
2. Read CH. 11
3. "Mask" Project, due 4/19
Due:
Assignment
Monday 4/05
Menu:
1. CST Practice Test: Lesson 9 (attached)
2. Finish Benchmark 3
Hwk:
1. Read Ch. 10, Finish Packet by Friday
2. Finish Benchmark 3
Hwk:
1. Read Ch. 10, Finish Packet by Friday
Due:
Assignment
Thursday 4/01
Menu:
1. Students took Benchmark 3 Test
Hwk:
1. Read Ch. 9 LOF, due Monday
Menu:
1. Students took Benchmark 3 Test
Hwk:
1. Read Ch. 9 LOF, due Monday
Due:
Assignment
Wednesday 3/31
Menu:
1.BW: What are the 3 main purposes for Semicolons?
2. Apostrophes PPT (attached)
3. Finish Benchmark Review (attached onto yesterday's work)
4. Stamp Ch. 8
Hwk:
1. Bring two #2 pencils for tomorrow's Benchmark 3 test
2. Read Ch. 9 LOF, due Monday
Menu:
1.BW: What are the 3 main purposes for Semicolons?
2. Apostrophes PPT (attached)
3. Finish Benchmark Review (attached onto yesterday's work)
4. Stamp Ch. 8
Hwk:
1. Bring two #2 pencils for tomorrow's Benchmark 3 test
2. Read Ch. 9 LOF, due Monday
Due:
Assignment
Monday 3/29
Menu:
1. Collected SAT List 18
2. Stamped Ch. 7 LOF
3. Commas PPT (attached)
4. Letter Practice, Focus: Commas (Write a letter to Santa, using commas and highlight commas)
5. Debrief Ch. 6 LOF
Hwk:
1. Read Ch. 8 (due Wednesday)
Menu:
1. Collected SAT List 18
2. Stamped Ch. 7 LOF
3. Commas PPT (attached)
4. Letter Practice, Focus: Commas (Write a letter to Santa, using commas and highlight commas)
5. Debrief Ch. 6 LOF
Hwk:
1. Read Ch. 8 (due Wednesday)
Due:
Assignment
Tuesday 3/30
Menu:
1. Semicolons and Colons PPT (attached)
2. Benchmark Rev. (attached)
3. Debrief 7
Hwk:
1. Read Ch. 8
Menu:
1. Semicolons and Colons PPT (attached)
2. Benchmark Rev. (attached)
3. Debrief 7
Hwk:
1. Read Ch. 8
Due:
Assignment
Friday 3/26
Menu:
1. SAT Qz 17
2. SAT List 18 (attached)
Hwk:
1. Read Ch. 7 of LOF and answer reading questions and pick 3 quotes.
2. SAT List 18
Due:
Assignment
Thursday 3/25
Menu:
1. Stamp Ch.6 of LOF (Reading questions & quotes)
2. Students formed into groups of 4 and came up with 5 rules they would establish if they were stuck on an island. Students shared their rules to the class.
Hwk:
1. Study SAT lists for tomorrow's quiz
2. Ch. 7 of LOF, due MONDAY
Due:
Assignment
Wednesday 3/24/10
Menu:
1. Stamped Ch. 5 reading questions and 3 quotes
2. Took notes on Lord of the Flies PPT, attach to Study guide (attached)
3. Debriefed Ch. 5
Hwk:
1. Read Ch. 6, complete questions and quotes
Due:
Assignment
Tuesday 3/23/10
Menu:
1. Lesson 8 Test (attached)
2. Finish Scavenger Hunt
3. Students received Lord of the Flies Study Guide (attached)
Hwk:
1. Read Chapter 5, complete reading questions along with 3 quotes
Due:
Assignment
Monday March 22
MENU:
- Lesson 6 (Informational Document)
- Grade Functional Document (group work) Gallery Pass around
- Scavenger Hunt (using the class textbook and racing against your peers: skim/scan to find correct answers with a partner).
HW:
- Bring Lord of the Flies novel (now called LoF)
Due:
Assignment
Friday 3/20/10
Menu:
1. Collect IR packet (196-202, 204-209)
2. Tutor Forms due
3. Check out "Lord of the Flies"
4. Finish group work with sample documents
Hwk:
1. Bring "Lord of the Flies" book
Menu:
1. Collect IR packet (196-202, 204-209)
2. Tutor Forms due
3. Check out "Lord of the Flies"
4. Finish group work with sample documents
Hwk:
1. Bring "Lord of the Flies" book
Due:
Assignment
Thursday 3/18
Menu:
1. Bellwork: pg 375 in new Holt: Train schedule w/3 questions
2. Collected IR packet (pg 183-189)
3. Students formed into groups and completed a worksheet "Functional Documents Gallary Walk"
Hwk:
1. Complete IR pages (196-202 & 204-209)
2. Bring I.D.s
Menu:
1. Bellwork: pg 375 in new Holt: Train schedule w/3 questions
2. Collected IR packet (pg 183-189)
3. Students formed into groups and completed a worksheet "Functional Documents Gallary Walk"
Hwk:
1. Complete IR pages (196-202 & 204-209)
2. Bring I.D.s
Due:
Assignment
Wednesday 3/17
Menu:
1. Lesson 14 & 15 test (Attached)
2. Finish notes on Functional, Workplace, and Technical Documents (Workplace and Technical attached, Functional was uploaded earlier this week)
3. Student's Cut out Holt IR (pg 183-189) and completed these pages in class.
If student's didn't bring IR to class then they have to do these pages for today's homework.
Hwk:
1. Holt IR (pg 196-202, 204-209) complete by FRIDAY!
Menu:
1. Lesson 14 & 15 test (Attached)
2. Finish notes on Functional, Workplace, and Technical Documents (Workplace and Technical attached, Functional was uploaded earlier this week)
3. Student's Cut out Holt IR (pg 183-189) and completed these pages in class.
If student's didn't bring IR to class then they have to do these pages for today's homework.
Hwk:
1. Holt IR (pg 196-202, 204-209) complete by FRIDAY!
Due:
Assignment
Menu:
1. Bellwork: What is the purpose of logical sequencing? Critical steps are important because ....? Why should we be flawless?
2. Continued Workplace and Technical Documents PowerPoint
Hwk:
1. Study notes
2. Bring Holt IR book (the one with 2 yellow tabs)
1. Bellwork: What is the purpose of logical sequencing? Critical steps are important because ....? Why should we be flawless?
2. Continued Workplace and Technical Documents PowerPoint
Hwk:
1. Study notes
2. Bring Holt IR book (the one with 2 yellow tabs)
Due:
Assignment
Monday March 15, 2010
Menu:
1. Lesson 7 Test (Attached)
2. Collected SAT Lists 14-17 and Poetry Essays
3. Take notes on Functional Documents and Workplace Documents (Attached all in one PowerPoint)
Hwk:
1. Study today's PowerPoint Notes
Menu:
1. Lesson 7 Test (Attached)
2. Collected SAT Lists 14-17 and Poetry Essays
3. Take notes on Functional Documents and Workplace Documents (Attached all in one PowerPoint)
Hwk:
1. Study today's PowerPoint Notes
Due:
Assignment
Menu:
1. SAT Quiz 16
2. SAT List 17
Hwk:
1. SAT Lists 14-17 due Monday
2. Poetry Essay due Monday (Rubric on top, followed by: final draft w/song or poem, peer edited copy, outline, and any other poetry papers that have stamps)
1. SAT Quiz 16
2. SAT List 17
Hwk:
1. SAT Lists 14-17 due Monday
2. Poetry Essay due Monday (Rubric on top, followed by: final draft w/song or poem, peer edited copy, outline, and any other poetry papers that have stamps)
Due:
Assignment
R: 3/11/10
MENU:
MENU:
- Hand out rubric for poetry essay.
- Peer edit poetry analysis essays using the rubric as a guide (each bullet on rubric must have a comment on your person's essay).
- Study for SAT quiz
- Study SAT Lists (quiz tomorrow on lists 14-16)
- Highlight 3+ SAT words on your Poetry Analysis essay.
- Fix up essay: due MONDAY March 15 in this order: Rubric on top (fill out back side), Final draft, Song/poem lyrics, Peer edited version, Rough drafts, 1/2 sheet graphic organizer on the bottom.
Due:
Assignment
Menu:
1. Collect Poetry Essays
2. Review yesterday's Poetry Gallery Walk
3. Poetry Test
Hwk:
1. Study SAT words for Friday's quiz
2. Bring poetry essay tomorrow with the song or poem you used, if you haven't done so already!
1. Collect Poetry Essays
2. Review yesterday's Poetry Gallery Walk
3. Poetry Test
Hwk:
1. Study SAT words for Friday's quiz
2. Bring poetry essay tomorrow with the song or poem you used, if you haven't done so already!
Due:
Assignment
Menu:
1. Collected SAT List 16
2. In Computer Lab typing essay
Hwk:
1. Poetic essay due Wednesday (3/10)
1. Collected SAT List 16
2. In Computer Lab typing essay
Hwk:
1. Poetic essay due Wednesday (3/10)
Due:
Assignment
Menu:
1. Lesson 13 Test (All tests attached)
2. Poetic Gallery Walk (make appointment before or after school to make up work)
Hwk:
1. Poetic Essay due tomorrow!
1. Lesson 13 Test (All tests attached)
2. Poetic Gallery Walk (make appointment before or after school to make up work)
Hwk:
1. Poetic Essay due tomorrow!
Due:
Assignment
Menu:
1. Check for filled out tutoring form
2. Check for I.D.'s for computer lab
3. Computer Lab
Hwk:
1. Finish typing essay
2. SAT List 16
1. Check for filled out tutoring form
2. Check for I.D.'s for computer lab
3. Computer Lab
Hwk:
1. Finish typing essay
2. SAT List 16
Due:
Assignment
Menu:
1.SAT List 16 (attached)
2. SAT Qz 15
3. Stamped Conclusion paragraph
4. Lesson 12 Test
5. Handed out mandatory tutoring forms (due Friday, March 19, 2010)
Hwk:
1. Finish writing any parts to draft, we will start typing in the computer lab tomorrow.
2. SAT List 16 due Monday
1.SAT List 16 (attached)
2. SAT Qz 15
3. Stamped Conclusion paragraph
4. Lesson 12 Test
5. Handed out mandatory tutoring forms (due Friday, March 19, 2010)
Hwk:
1. Finish writing any parts to draft, we will start typing in the computer lab tomorrow.
2. SAT List 16 due Monday
Due:
Assignment
Menu:
1.BW: Using 4 new SAT words (past 2 lists), describe a trip to Disneyland or any theme park.
2. Stamped completed introduction paragraph
3. Students finished Body C paragraph in class
4. Peer edited Introduction and Body C paragraphs
Hwk:
1. Study SAT Lists 14 & 15, Qz 15 tomorrow!
2. Finish Conclusion paragraph
1.BW: Using 4 new SAT words (past 2 lists), describe a trip to Disneyland or any theme park.
2. Stamped completed introduction paragraph
3. Students finished Body C paragraph in class
4. Peer edited Introduction and Body C paragraphs
Hwk:
1. Study SAT Lists 14 & 15, Qz 15 tomorrow!
2. Finish Conclusion paragraph
Due:
Assignment
Menu:
1. BW: Describe the writing process for the poetry essay by using 3 SAT words (from new
lists)
2. Checked for completed Essay Outline Handout Worksheet, Body A, and Body B paragraphs
3. Lesson 5 Test
4. Peer edited Body A and Body B paragraphs
5. Started writing Introduction
Hwk:
1. Complete Introduction paragraph (start typing essay if you can!)
2. Study for SAT Quiz 15 that's on Thursday!
1. BW: Describe the writing process for the poetry essay by using 3 SAT words (from new
lists)
2. Checked for completed Essay Outline Handout Worksheet, Body A, and Body B paragraphs
3. Lesson 5 Test
4. Peer edited Body A and Body B paragraphs
5. Started writing Introduction
Hwk:
1. Complete Introduction paragraph (start typing essay if you can!)
2. Study for SAT Quiz 15 that's on Thursday!
Due:
Assignment
Menu:
1. Collected SAT List 15 and Metaphor Chart (w/Langston Hughes' poems)
2. Reviewed how to quote in poetry (attached)
3. Projected Essay Sample, Body A Paragraph
Hwk:
1. Complete ENTIRE (front and back) essay outline sheet
2. Paragraph A & B
1. Collected SAT List 15 and Metaphor Chart (w/Langston Hughes' poems)
2. Reviewed how to quote in poetry (attached)
3. Projected Essay Sample, Body A Paragraph
Hwk:
1. Complete ENTIRE (front and back) essay outline sheet
2. Paragraph A & B
Due:
Assignment
Menu:
1. SAT Qz 14
2. SAT List 14 (attached)
3. Stamped song/poem
4. Poetic Essay directions (attached)
HWK:
1. If you have not chosen a song/poem, do so before Monday
2. SAT List 15
3. Complete Essay Outline Handout (attached, read directions)
4. Complete Body A Paragraph in COLORS
1. SAT Qz 14
2. SAT List 14 (attached)
3. Stamped song/poem
4. Poetic Essay directions (attached)
HWK:
1. If you have not chosen a song/poem, do so before Monday
2. SAT List 15
3. Complete Essay Outline Handout (attached, read directions)
4. Complete Body A Paragraph in COLORS
Due:
Assignment
Menu:
1. Collect homework (Simile and Personification Chart)
2. Review the meaning of metaphors
3. Brainstorm what Poetry and Music are
4. Copy Metaphor Chart
5. Review poem "Mother to Son" by Langston Hughes and Bob Dylan's song "License to Kill" (attach to chart)
Hwk:
1. Study for SAT Qz 14
2. Select a song or poem and bring in poem or lyrics tomorrow
1. Collect homework (Simile and Personification Chart)
2. Review the meaning of metaphors
3. Brainstorm what Poetry and Music are
4. Copy Metaphor Chart
5. Review poem "Mother to Son" by Langston Hughes and Bob Dylan's song "License to Kill" (attach to chart)
Hwk:
1. Study for SAT Qz 14
2. Select a song or poem and bring in poem or lyrics tomorrow
Due:
Assignment
Menu:
1. Collected hwk (2nd Period turns in tomorrow)
2. Lesson 3&4 practice test
3. Simile and Personification Chart (Holt pg 555), Poems (pg 557-558)
Hwk:
1. Questions 1, 6, 8-10 (pg 559)
1. Collected hwk (2nd Period turns in tomorrow)
2. Lesson 3&4 practice test
3. Simile and Personification Chart (Holt pg 555), Poems (pg 557-558)
Hwk:
1. Questions 1, 6, 8-10 (pg 559)
Due:
Assignment
Due Date: Today
Menu:
1. "I am" poem was collected, students recited poems in groups.
2. Bellwork: Students filled out Mood, Tone, and Imagery Chart (attached) by listening to Rihana's and Mandy Moore's versions of "Umbrella" (songs can be Youtubed or come before class starts to listen to). Chart is to show each song's tone (author's attitude), mood (how the reader feels), and any images in the song.
Hwk: Due Tomorrow!
1. add one more set of boxes to chart and analyze one song at one.
2. Holt IR pages 244-249, extra credit pages 239-243. IR with the two yellow stripes on bottom right hand corner!
Menu:
1. "I am" poem was collected, students recited poems in groups.
2. Bellwork: Students filled out Mood, Tone, and Imagery Chart (attached) by listening to Rihana's and Mandy Moore's versions of "Umbrella" (songs can be Youtubed or come before class starts to listen to). Chart is to show each song's tone (author's attitude), mood (how the reader feels), and any images in the song.
Hwk: Due Tomorrow!
1. add one more set of boxes to chart and analyze one song at one.
2. Holt IR pages 244-249, extra credit pages 239-243. IR with the two yellow stripes on bottom right hand corner!
Due:
Assignment
Menu:
1. Lesson 1 & 2 Tests
2. Collect SAT List 14
3. (2nd period only) Collected Poetry notes
4. Poetry Notes (attached)
Hwk:
1. Study poetic terms
2."I Am" poem due Tuesday 2/23 (added attachment for further clarification, however this example if for Regular English it is simplified but feel free to look at the student sample!)
1. Lesson 1 & 2 Tests
2. Collect SAT List 14
3. (2nd period only) Collected Poetry notes
4. Poetry Notes (attached)
Hwk:
1. Study poetic terms
2."I Am" poem due Tuesday 2/23 (added attachment for further clarification, however this example if for Regular English it is simplified but feel free to look at the student sample!)
Due:
Assignment
MENU:
HW:
- SAT list 14
- poetry powerpoint continued
- "I am" poem (I FIXED IT! Now it's in text form)
HW:
- (2nd period only) take notes on the rest of the poetry powerpoint-see attachment
- "I am" poems due Tuesday
- SAT list 14 (antonyms in the right margin in red, highlight the SAT word in the sentence, 5 or more clues in the left)
Due:
Assignment
MENU:
HW:
- Day 2 of 2 for Library Orientation. You will be completing a half yellow sheet for 10 points and checking out an independent reading book.
HW:
- HONORS: SAT new list tomorrow.
- REGULAR: IR Packet "I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud" is due on Friday.
Due:
Assignment
Menu:
1. Students did a BellWork activity: Summarize a type of poem you learned about in yesterday's Poetry PowerPoint (2-3 sentences)
2. Students took 3 author notes on Robert Frost (Holt Textbook pg 525)
3. Students looked at poem "Once by the Pacific" (pg 526) and recorded the rhyme scheme (review Poetry PowerPoint if you forgot how to figure a rhyme scheme, i.e. A,A,B,B,C,D,C,D)
4. Students answered reading questions 1, 6-8 (pg 527)
Hwk:
1. Refer to pg 528 (Holt) and copy Imagery Chart, apply it to poem on pg 530.
2. Answer question #2 on pg 531
Tomorrow (Thursday) I will collect Poetry PowerPoint notes, Bellwork, author notes, rhyme scheme, question 1, 6-8, and homework (all within one packet worth 20 pts!)
1. Students did a BellWork activity: Summarize a type of poem you learned about in yesterday's Poetry PowerPoint (2-3 sentences)
2. Students took 3 author notes on Robert Frost (Holt Textbook pg 525)
3. Students looked at poem "Once by the Pacific" (pg 526) and recorded the rhyme scheme (review Poetry PowerPoint if you forgot how to figure a rhyme scheme, i.e. A,A,B,B,C,D,C,D)
4. Students answered reading questions 1, 6-8 (pg 527)
Hwk:
1. Refer to pg 528 (Holt) and copy Imagery Chart, apply it to poem on pg 530.
2. Answer question #2 on pg 531
Tomorrow (Thursday) I will collect Poetry PowerPoint notes, Bellwork, author notes, rhyme scheme, question 1, 6-8, and homework (all within one packet worth 20 pts!)
Due:
Assignment
MENU:
- Poetry PowerPoint (see attachment).
- Collect HOLT Interactive Reader (w/ 2 yellow tabs on the front- bottom right of the book). pages: 274-291; pages:302-319.
HW:
- Study + review notes on Poetry terms (we will be in the POETRY UNIT for 3 weeks).
Due:
Assignment
MENU:
- Poetry PowerPoint (see attachments)
- Collect Holt Interactive Reader packets (the book has 2 yellow tabs on the front). Pages: 274-291 & pages:302-319.
HW:
- Study your notes on poetry.
Due:
Assignment
MENU
HW
Rip out pages (274-291 and 302-319) from your HOLT IR book (the purple booklet with two yellow stripes at the bottom right hand corner)
- Collect Glencoe books+ CD
- Correct Benchmark 2
- Finish Oral Presentations
HW
Rip out pages (274-291 and 302-319) from your HOLT IR book (the purple booklet with two yellow stripes at the bottom right hand corner)
Due:
Assignment
Today students presented their Research/Persuasive papers to the class.
Hwk: Bring all Glencoe materials (Textbook or CD that was passed out at the beginning of the year), due TOMORROW!
Hwk: Bring all Glencoe materials (Textbook or CD that was passed out at the beginning of the year), due TOMORROW!
Due:
Assignment
All students completed the district's written essay today.
Hwk: Tomorrow students will present a portion of their Persuasive/Research Essay (already submitted). Their oral presentation will consist of introducing who they wrote about and the truth behind their mysterious death (the truth is the persuasive portion).
Hwk: Tomorrow students will present a portion of their Persuasive/Research Essay (already submitted). Their oral presentation will consist of introducing who they wrote about and the truth behind their mysterious death (the truth is the persuasive portion).
Due:
Assignment
MENU:
HW:
- Get new seat
- Hand out 2 hall passes
- Bell work: How do you feel about high school so far? What is something you want to continue doing/improve on?
- Classroom rules (take notes)
HW:
- Tomorrow is the District Writing Assessment (Essay Test). You must earn at least a 3 out of 4 points. Review the "Do/What Charts" for how to break down the prompt. You need to bring some sheets of paper and your pens/pencils for the test tomorrow. GOOD LUCK!
Due:
Assignment
MENU:
HW:
- Reflect on what you struggle with as a writer.
- "Do/What" charts for #1 +#2 questions (see attachment).
HW:
- Extra credit: bring disinfectant wipes and/or paper towels
- Complete the ABC Strategy for #6 (see attachment). [A= Attack the prompt, B=Brainstorm ideas for your topic, C=Choose order for body paragraphs + write thesis].