English 2H Assignments

1/31 Agenda:

Return TKAM to Student Services
Share + Turn in TKAM Books of Wisdom
TKAM Essays: MLA Check
Finals- Highest grade + Review Sheet

HW:

Study for the final- review SAT vocabulary, literary concepts, and poetry. Use the review sheet to your advantage!!!

*Pink late/hall passes will be collected the day of the final!*

WEDNESDAY: Period 0, 1, 2, 3
THURSDAY: Period 0, 4, 5, 6

1/30 Agenda:
-TKAM Book of Wisdom Example
-Review SAT group work
-SAT Review Game Lists 1-8

1/30 Homework:
-Bring TKAM to return + Holt textbooks
-TKAM Books of Wisdom due tomorrow!

1/27 Agenda:
-Grades
-Turn in TKAM essays
-Computer Lab for TKAM Book of Wisdom

1/27 Homework:
-Bring SAT List on Mon.
-TKAM Books of Wisdom due Tuesday

1/26 Agenda:

ELA Quarter 2 Benchmark

1/26 HW:
TKAM Essays are due tomorrow!
Bring IDs for the computer lab

1/25 Agenda:
-Collect TKAM movie Q's
-Discuss TKAM journals
-Revise TKAM essays (PPT)
-Grammar Review PPT/Game

1/25 Homework:
-TKAM essay due this week!
-Qtr 2 Benchmark tomorrow!

1/23 + 1/24 Agenda:

-Stamp TKAM essays
-Essay Conferences
-TKAM: Impact of film v. novel

HW: TKAM essays due this week! *3 SAT words*

TUTORING: Wednesday and Thursday this week

1/20 Agenda

-Collect Socratic Seminar Reflections
-TKAM: Impact of Film v. Novel

HW: Typed rough drafts due Monday with 3 SAT words!

1/19 Agenda:
-TKAM Essay Reflection
-Socratic Seminar TKAM

1/19 Homework:
-Socratic Seminar Reflection
-Work on TKAM essays
Typed rough draft by Monday! :D

1/18 Agenda:
-TKAM Essays: Peer-Edit with a partner
-Socratic Seminar preparations

1/18 Homework:
-Have Socratic Seminar Q's prepared!
-Minimum 5 Q's
-Work on TKAM essays- TYPED rough draft is due by MONDAY!!!

1/17 Agenda:
-TKAM Essay
-Essay Tutorial

1/17 Homework:
-Finish TKAM essays for peer-editing tomorrow!

*** Don't forget to have a minimum of 3 SAT words in your essays ***

1/12 Agenda:
-BW in Journal: Lessons from Atticus
-Read the ending of TKAM & discuss
-TKAM Journal Rubric
-TKAM essay prompt

1/12 Homework:
-TKAM Journals due tmw for E.C. or Tues for regular credit
-Bring SAT List!
-TKAM Essays start brainstorming

1/11 Agenda:
-Review/ Discuss Ch. 26-27
-Groups: read pages 254-259
-Finish Ch.28 & Discuss events

1/11 Homework:
-Read Ch.29-30 up to pg. 274 & then STOP! :)
-For Ch. 25 on 1-2 Quotes + Paragraph analysis on its meaning: Do not Summarize!

1/10 Agenda:
-Review Ch. 23 & 24
~Quotes
~Questions
-Bildungsroman PPT-->Tie to TKAM
-Read Ch. 25

1/10 Homework:
-Read Ch. 25-27
-For Chapters 22-24: Do journal prompts ONLY
-For Chapters 25 & on: Find 1-2 quotes per chapter and analyze their meaning

1/9 Agenda:
-Ch. 19-21: Group Discussion Q's + Review
-Read Ch. 22 as a class

1/9 Homework:
-Read Ch. 23 + Ch. 24
-Journal Prompts
Due by Friday

1/06 Agenda:

Chapter 17: Group Discussion Questions Race :)
Read Chapter 18

1/06 HW:
Read Chapters 18-21 & complete the journal prompts ONLY

1/5 Agenda:
-Ch. 12-16 Reading check
-Group Discussion Q's Ch.12-16
-Reading Ch. 17

1/5 Homework:
-Ch. 17 (Finish reading + vocab/prediction & ?'s/Prompt)
-Catch up on Ch. 12-16 prompts

1/4 Agenda:
-Reading Check: Ch.5-11 of TKAM
-Pass back OMAM essays
-Group ?'s & Discussion Qs/ Stamp Journals
-Review Ch.5-11
-Read Ch.12

1/4 Homework:
-Read + Journal Ch.12 & 13
( PROMPT ONLY!)

12/16 Homework:
-Ch.4 Reading check
-Discuss Ch.4
-Groups: Work on Ch.4 & 5

12/16 Homework:
-Read Chapter 5-11 & complete the study guide/vocab/prompts

TKAM Study Guide Qs & Prompts

Remember- for each chapter you must do the following:
1. Vocabulary- at least 3 words
2. Quotes OR Study Guide Qs
3. Chapter Prompt- if there is one... if not, then you're only doing #1 & #2

12/15 Agenda:
-Reading check: Ch.3/Stamp Ch.2
-Analyzing Quotes PPT/Notes
~Chapter 3 Quotes in groups
-Read ch.4

12/15 Homework:
-Finish ch.3 Study guide
-Read Ch.4 + Study guide

12/14 Agenda:
-Stamp Ch.1 + Narrator PPT & BW
-Review Ch.1
-Read Ch.2 & Discuss

12/14 Homework:
-Ch.2 Study guide
-READ CH.3!! (Vocabulary might be smart to do but questions/quotes are NOT required)

12/13 Agenda:
-Conclusion of the Scottsboro Trial(clip)
-Read news article on TKAM
-TKAM Study Guide
-Read Chapter 1

12/13 Homework:
-Bring TKAM to class everyday + TKAM Journals

12/12 Agenda:
-Collect timeline/Pass out grades
-Introduction to TKAM PPT & Notes
-Pick up TKAM & return OMAM
-Scottsboro Trial clip

12/12 Homework:
-Bring TKAM to class everyday + TKAM Journal

*** If you did not pick up TKAM today, you need to go to Student Services before class to pick up the novel! YOU NEED A COPY OF TKAM BY TOMORROW ***

TKAM Timeline + Extra Credit Opportunity

*For the extra credit opportunity, please see the attached document. You can earn up to 10 points E.C.

11/8 Agenda:
-Quickwrite: Tolerance
-MIni Socratic Seminar on Tolerance/Dehumanization
-Scottboro Trials Clips + Connections to TKAM

11/8 Hoemwork:
-Bring IDs & OMAM on Monday to return
-TKAM Timeline due Monday (Don't forget to include a works cited page & don't use poster board!)

***Works Cited Help***

http://www.workscited4u.com/mlaformat.html

Example of a works cited:

http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/747/12/

11/7 Agenda:
-BW: SAT List 8
-Stamp/Pass back work
-Tolerance Activity & Discussion

11/7 Homework:
-OMAM Essay Rewrites: Highlight changes!

12/5 Agenda:
-TKAM Timeline Instructions
-Dehumanization PPT/Notes
-SAT List 8

12/5 Homework:
-Bring IDs for timeline research
-SAT List 8 due Wednesday
-Rewrites due Thursday

12/02 Agenda:
-Collect Socratic Seminar Reflections
-Grades/Benchmarks/Superstar Soc. Sem. Participants
-OMAM Timed Write Revision PPT

HW: OMAM Rewrites (must be typed and highlight changes) due Thursday, 12/08

12/1 Agenda:
-Review Socratic Seminar Guidelines
-Socratic Seminar OMAM

12/1 Homework:
-Socratic Seminar Reflection

11/30 Agenda:
-Ending of OMAM screening
-OMAM Socratic Seminar PPT/Prep
-OMAM Movie Q's

11/30 Homework:
-OMAM Movie Q's # 1-11+ paragraph
-OMAM Socratic Seminar Q's

11/28 & 11/29 Agenda:
-Collect OMAM Journals
-OMAM Movie Qs- Review
-OMAM Screening

HW: OMAM Movie Qs

11/18 Agenda:
-Timed Write Outline/Stamp Ch.6 journals
-OMAM Timed Write: Was George justified in killing Lennie?

11/18 Homework:
-OMAM Journals
-Ch. 1-6 Reflections
-Character pages
~see green rubrics

*Remember, just because your chapter was stamped does not mean you've received full credit. Add quote analysis & drawings/questions/predictions to get full credit*

11/17 Agenda:
-Philosophical Chairs Decorum
-Philosophical Chairs: OMAM
-Reflection

11/17 Homework:
-Prepare an OUTLINE for tomorrow's timed write!

*Remember, you can use your novel/journal/notes*

**The more you prepare, the better off you'll be so organize your ideas into paragraphs and make sure to have support**

***To get an A, you must include the COUNTERARGUMENT in your essay and be able to refute the counterargument***

11/16 Agenda:
-Pass back essays
-Biographical Narrative Follow-up PPT
-Euthanasia Article
-Prepare for Philosophical Chairs

11/16 Homework:
-Prepare at least 3 quotes to defend your position & 2 quotes to counter-argue

*The more quotes you have, the better off you'll be on tomorrow's debate & on Friday's timed write!*
**If you do not have quotes prepared, you will NOT be allowed to participate in tomorrow's debate*

11/15 Agenda:
-SAT Quiz 7
-Stamp Ch.5 OMAM Journal
-Finish reading OMAM

11/15 Homework:
-Ch.6 Journals for OMAM
-Add to Character pages

Agenda 11/14:
-BW: SAT List 7
-Proper OMAM Journals Quotes
-Discuss Ch.4
-Read Ch.5

Homework 11/14:
-Finish Reading Ch.5 + Ch.5 Journals
-Study SAT Quiz 7

11/10 Agenda:
-Stamp Ch. 1-3 OMAM Journals
-Quarter 1 Benchmark
-Read Chapter 4 of OMAM

HW: Read ONLY Chapter 4 of OMAM + complete Ch. 4 Journal Reflection

* Don't read any further! :) *

11/9 Agenda:
-Chapter 3 Reading Check
-Symbol PPT
-Discuss Ch.3 (Quotes/Questions)
-Read Ch.4/Work on Journals

11/9 Homework:
-Read Ch.4
-Ch.4 Journals

11/8 Agenda:
-Chapter 2 Reading Check
-Groups: Final quotes to analyze characters & discuss
-TPS: Euthanasia
-Read Ch. 3

11/8 Homework:
-Finish reading Ch.3
-Ch.1-3 Journals due Thursday!

11/7 Agenda:
-BW OMAM Vocabulary
-Stamp OMAM vocab & SAT List 7
-Start reading Ch. 1 & add to OMAM Journals

11/7 Homework:
-Read Chapter 2 + Ch. 1 & 2 Journals
-Ch. 1-3 Journals due Thursday!

11/4 Agenda:
-SAT Quiz # 6
-SAT List # 7
-Pick up OMAM(:

11/4 Homework:
-SAT List # 7
-Bring OMAM + OMAM Comp. books
-OMAM vocab
Stamped Monday

11/03 Agenda:
-Review Ch 1-3 & Poetry Exam
-Discrimination in OMAM PPT
Group Discussion
News Article

11/03 Homework:
-Biographical Narratives due this week!
-OMAM Vocab
Stamped Monday
-Study SAT LIst 1-6

11/2 Agenda:

-Stamp SAT List 6
-Set up OMAM notebooks
-Intro to OMAM PPT

11/2 Homework:
-Biographical Narratives due this week!
-OMAM Vocabulary due Monday

10/31 Agenda:
-Study Guide for tomorrow's test
-Poetry Slam
-Collect Poetry Slam poster + poetry packet + E.C Essays

10/31 Homework:
-Study for your poetry test tomorrow!
-Composition book- by Wed.
-SAT List 6- will be stamped Wed.

Plot/Setting/Characterization/Poetry Test:

-Study your literary analysis worksheet with all the terms/definitions
-Study what TPCASTT/SOAPSTone stand for + poetic devices + theme & be able to apply all those things to a poem
-28 multiple choice
-1 poem

Poetry Packet:

1. "Fire and Ice" by Robert Frost- TPCASTT/SOAPSTone
2. "Hope" by Emily Dickinson- TPCASTT/SOAPSTone + Paragraph on theme
3. Choice poem- TPCASTT/SOAPSTone + Paragraph on theme
4. "Internment" by Juliet S. Kono & "Kenji" by Fort Minor- Poetic Devices/Theme/Compare and contrast pararaph
5. "After great pain..." by Emily Dickinson + "One Art" by Elizabeth Bishop- Comparision paragraph + 3 questions
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"After great pain..." by Emily Dickinson + "One Art" by Elizabeth Bishop-

*Look up the poems on the below websites*

1. How does each speaker cope with the emotions that come along with a signficant loss? Which lines in each poem best emphasize their feelings about the topic?
2. What mood do you sense when you read each of these poems? What about each poem makes youf eel the way you feel?
3. What effect does personification have in Emily Dickinson's poem? What effect does repetition have in Bishop's poem? How do these poetic techniques enhance the meaning of each poem?

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Poetry Websites (for the above poems + Poetry Slam)

10/28/2011 Agenda

Biographical Narrative Rubrics
SAT Quiz 5
SAT List 6
Library Book Fair

HW: See previous homework postings for specific instructions

Due Monday:
Poetry Slam Poster
Poetry Packet
Bio Narratives (for EC only)

Due Wednesday:
SAT List 6
Bring composition book for Of Mice and Men

Due the week of 10/31 (Can be turned in M-F)
Biographical Narratives

10/27 Agenda:
-Poetry Slam Guidelines
-Poetry Slam
-Dickinson & Bishop Poem

10/27 Homework:
-Study SAT List 1-5
-Poetry Slam Poster
-Biographical Narratives due next week
EC if turned in Monday

10/26 Agenda:
-Peer-edit biographical narratives w/a partner
-Individual conferences w/teacher.
-Work on Poetry Slam poems

10/26 Homework:
-Prepare for tomorrow's poetry slam: Read poem + explain theme + explain why you chose the poem
-Biographical Narratives due next week: EC if turned in Monday!

10/25 Agenda:
-Computer Lab: Type Biographical narratives + find poems

10/25 Homework:
-Bring Typed Biographical Narrative essays + Poem for Poetry Slam

10/24 Agenda:
-Collect SAT sentences
-Discuss Poetry Slam/Biographical essays
-Def Poetry Clips
-Dickinson vs. Bishop poems: Loss

10/24 Homework:
-Bring ID's For computer lab
-Work on your biographical essay rough drafts- have an outline ready so you're ready!
-Find poem for Thursday's Poetry Slam
-Poetry packets due FRIDAY- work on Dickinson v. Bishop poems (3 questions + compare/contrast paragraph)

*As of 8pm- the website isn't letting me upload file for some reason but I will for sure put the poems/questions up by tomorrow. If it's still not working, I'll change the due date*

10/21 Agenda:
-Return Summer Reading Essays & Review common mistakes
-SAT Review Game Lists 5

10/21 Homework:
-Sentence for the SAT words your team got incorrect!

10/20 Agenda:
-BW: Poetry Terms
-Stamp Choice Poem
[TPCASTT/SOAPSTone/Paragraph]
-Japanese Interment Camp PPT
-"Internment" + "Kenji"
~Compare & Contrast the poem/song

10/20 Homework:
-Study SAT List 1-5
-Finish Compare & contrast paragraph for "Kenji" & "Interment"

10/19 Agenda:
-Paragraph on "Hope": Discuss theme & poetic devices
-Stamp chosen poems
-TPCASTT & SOAPSTone your chosen poem

10/19 Homework:
-TPCASTT & SOAPSTone for your poem + Paragraph Analysis on theme + poetic devices

10/18 Agenda:
-Stamp "Fire & Ice" TPCASTT & SOAPSTone
-Discuss "Fire & Ice"
-Groups: Dickinson's "Hope" + TPCASTT & SOAPSTone

10/18 Homework:
-Find/Print your own poem to TPCASTT + SOAPSTone tomorrow in class

10/17/11 Agenda

BW: SAT List 5/Stamp List 5
Collect Lists 1-5
Poetry Terms + TPCASTT/SOAPSTone
"Introduction to Poetry" Poem

HW: Read "Fire and Ice" and create a TPCASTT/SOAPSTone for the poem

"Fire and Ice"
Some say the world will end in fire,
Some say in ice.
From what I've tasted of desire
I hold with those who favor fire.
But if it had to perish twice,
I think I know enough of hate
To say that for destruction ice
Is also great
And would suffice.
-Robert Frost

10/14/11 Agenda:

SAT Quiz 4 & Review
SAT List 5

HW: SAT Lists 1-5: Finish all of the lists & staple them chronologically

Please make sure to have the right colors + sentences + synonyms

10/13/2011 Agenda

Biographical Narrative Outline
Computer Lab

HW: Study SAT Lists 1-4

10/10 Agenda:
-Bellwork SAT List # 4
-1 Stamp List & Collect character pamphlets
-PSAT Strategies
-PPT & Notes
-Practice p.6

10/10 Homework:
-Bring PSAT Booklets
-Complete p.7-9

10/7 Agenda:
-Biographical Narrative Brainstorm Review
-PSAT Booklets/Testing Rooms
-SAT Quiz # 3
-SAT List # 4

10/7 Homework:
-SAT List # 4
-Character Pamphlets for "Everyday Use"

10/6 Agenda:
-Biographical Narrative PPT & Brainstorm Ideas
-Finish "Everyday Use" Character Pamphlets

10/6 Homework:
-Character Pamphlets for "Everyday Use" (Due Monday)
-Study SAT List # 3
-Essay Due Tomorrow!!

10/5 Agenda:
-BW: Review "Everyday Use" & Style
-Characterization: Dee/Maggie/Narrator
-Character Pamphlet for "Everyday Use"

10/5 Homework:
-Character Pamphlet for "Everyday Use"
-Essay due this week/ See me 6th period & AS for help!

10/4 Agenda:
-Bellwork: SAT List # 3
-Stamp List # 3
-Collect Group work + Literary Analysis worksheet + 1 Paragraph on Bradbary
-Pass out essay rubrics
-Characterization Notes & PPT
-Philosophical Chairs: Is technology taking over our world as Bradbury predicted?

10/4 Homework:
-Read "Everyday Use" (76) in textbook
-Bring textbook to class tomorrow!!
-Essays due this week:
~Typed
~2 SAT words

Substitute Plans 10/3/2011

-Finish "The Pedestrian" group work questions + literary analysis poster
-Work on Literary Analysis worksheet

HW: SAT List 3+ Literary Analysis worksheet + 1 paragraph on Bradbury's pessimism about technology

“Do you think Bradbury is too pessimistic about technology? Will things be as bad as Bradbury described in “The Pedestrian”? Support your opinions with details from the text and from the real world.”

9/30 Agenda:
-Tutoring Slip/Knotts coupons
-SAT Quiz # 2
-SAT List # 3
-SAT Vocabulary Review

9/30 Homework:
-SAT List # 3 will be stamped Monday
-SR Essays
~Typed
~2 SAT words

9/29 Agenda:
-Reading check: "The Pedestrian"
-Group Discussion Q's on "The Pedestrian"
-Group: Literary Analysis Term Poster

9/29 Homework:
-Study for SAT List 2
-SR Essays
Get tutoring help!

9/28 Agenda:
-Socratic Seminar Superstars :)
-Bellwork/Practice Incorporating Quotes
-Essay Questions/Review essay expectations
-Literary Analysis Worksheet- define terms in your own words (see pg. 979)
-"The Pedestrian" (46): Terms, Quickwrite-TPS, Read 1st 2 paragraphs

HW:
Finish reading "The Pedestrian" and begin completing a literary analysis worksheet for the story
Bring your Holt textbooks tomorrow!

9/28 Agenda:
-Collect OMAM Journals
-OMAM Movie Q's


9/28 Homework:
-OMAM MOvie Q's

9/27Agenda:
-Peer-Editing Instructions
-Summer Reading Peer-Editing + Individual Conference

9/27 Homework:
-Bring HOLT Textbook!
-SR Essays:
-Typed
-Complete w/ Quotes

9/26 Agenda:
-BW SAT List #2
-Stamp & Review List #2
-SR Essay Workshop PPT
-Integrating Quotes

9/26 Homework:
-Type & ready your essay for peer-editing & individual conferences

9/23 Agenda:

Review SR Journal rubrics + Socratic Seminar Reflections
SAT Quiz #1
SAT List #2

HW: SAT List #2

9/22 Agenda:
-Summer Reading Novels Timed Write
Due @ the end of the period

9/22 Homework:
-Study for SAT List #1

9/21 Agenda:
-BW SAT List #1
-Stamp SAT List #1 & collect Soc. Sem. Reflections
-Writing Packet
-SR Essay Prompts-work on support

9/21 Homework:
-Prepare essay outline/choose quotes for tmw's timed writing

9/20 Agenda:
-Stamp/Share Socratic Seminar Q's
-Socratic Seminar: Summer Reading Novels- The Things They Carried + Slaughterhouse-Five

9/20 Homework:
-Socratic Seminar Reflection
-SAT List #1
-Bring SR Novels

9/19 Agenda:
-SAT List #1
-Collect SR Group Discussion Q's
-Socratic Seminar Guidelines

9/19 Homework:
-Create 5 Socratic Seminar Questions
-SAT List # 1

9/16 Agenda:

Pass back/Review SR Tests
Discuss Vonnegut's intentions re: Billy Pilgrim (Why is he the main character?)
Finish SR Group Discussion Qs

HW: Bring SR novels + Finish SR Group Discussion Qs + Bring colored pens

9/15 Agenda:
-Check Cornell Notes/Stamps
-SH5 & TTTC Group Questions

9/15 homework:
-Bring SR novels to class tomorrow!

9/14 Agenda:
-Portfolio Pick up
-Finish discussing articles
-BW: Food for Thought
(Vonnegut Quote)
-PPT History behind SH5 and TTTC
-Video Clip: O'Brien

9/15 Homework:
-Bring SR novels to class tomorrow!
-Add ?'s to your Cornell notes + Complete a Summary

9/13 Agenda:
-New seating chart
-Review SR exam (Groups present)
-Vonnegut/O'Brien Articles: Essential Question
-Share notes w/partner + discuss

Homework:
-Bring SR novels to class tomorrow!

9/12 Agenda:
-Summer Reading Exam
-Check Syllabus
-Turn in your Summer Reading Journals @ end of period

9/12 Homework:
Bring SR novels to class tomorrow!

9/09 Agenda:

0 period:
Stamp locators/fill out inbox cards
Review syllabus/hall passes
Letter to the teacher

All periods:
Snowball activity
Classroom survey+ FYI's
SHS website
Summer reading review: Group generated questions
SR journal rubric

Homework:
0 period only- Letter to the teacher
All periods- SR Journals will be due MONDAY + Study for the SR exam + Get syllabus signed!

9/8 Agenda:

-Stamp locators/Fill our index cards + collect
-Review syllabus & hall passes
-Summer photos :)
-Personality Test
-Open Letter to the Teacher

HW: Letter + Bring your summer reading novels + journals

Letter Prompts/Questions:
How would your friends describe you? (Use at least 3 adjectives)
What are your passions? Goals?
What kind of reader are you?
What was your grade in English last year? What grade would you like to earn this year?
Anything else you’d like to add! :)

Summer Reading Assignment:

-Read Slaughterhouse-Five & The Things They Carried
-Reading Journal for each novel
-View one of the assigned movies + write a summary & reflection/connection to the summer reading themes

{The actual assignment is attached- please view for further details and instructions}

8/17 Agenda:
-BW SAT List 5/Stamp
-Collect List 5
-Poetry Terms + TP CASTT & SOAPSTone
-"Introduction to Poetry" Poem

8/17 Homework:
-Read "Fire & Ice" & Create TPCASTT & SOAPSTone for the Poem