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English II |
English I Honors |
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Monday 08/25/08 |
Introduction/Syllabus Index Card Info. Seating Chart Importance of Active ~discuss reading
strategies
Homework: Signed syllabus due Tuesday for 20 pts. Bring Language of
Literature (LOL) textbook on Tues. |
Introduction/Syllabus
Summer Project
~expectations ~questions/concerns ~examples
~due date- Friday Sept. 26th
Seating Chart
Homework: Signed Syllabus due Tues.
for 20 pts. |
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Tuesday 08/26/08 |
Collect signed syllabus - 20 pts. Check for textbook - 20 pts. Review/discuss reading strategies (LOL pg. 7) ~handout (keep in folder) / discuss two more strategies Read Saki's The Interlopers, LOL pg. 8 ~discuss strategies used in model ~practice by jotting down examples for each strategy Homework: Return syllabus tomorrow for 18 pts credit. |
Collect signed
syllabus
Begin Writing 101
Unit:
Copious notes-
~editing marks & DLS practice ~p
~essay terminology
Homework: Return syllabus tomorrow for 18 pts. credit |
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Wednesday 08/27/08 |
Review The Interlopers and the reading strategies discussed Strategy Identification ~group activity ~discuss Homework: Return syllabus tomorrow for 16 pts. credit. |
Continue
Writing 101 Unit: Essay terminology notes Thesis
statements- How?
What? Why? (more notes)
~Trade and evaluate ~Share/Discuss
Homework: Return syllabus tomorrow for 16 pts. credit. QUIZ on essay terms Tuesday, 9/02. |
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Thursday 08/28/08 |
New Seating Arrangement . . . Begin Nonfiction Unit ~notes - various types of nonfiction ~Focus: Memoir ~Complete "Connect to Your Life" ~Read / listen to "A Celebration of Grandfathers", Int. Text pg. 144-149
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Per. 5- Finish terminology notes
Thesis
statements (notes)- How?
What? Why? (more notes)
~Trade and evaluate ~Share/Discuss
Expand 2 thesis statements into three-prong thesis
Review Intro. paragraph format ~model
Homework: Choose ONE thesis statement to develop into an essay; create an introductory paragraph and bring to class completed tomorrow (Friday) for credit. |
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Friday 08/29/08 |
Grade Level Assemblies Period 1:
Continue / Finish "A Celebration of Grandfathers"
Graphic Organizer - Evaluate characteristics and respond (commentary) |
Check Introductory Paragraph Introduce "Profile of an Honors Student" informal writing assignment ~instructions / handout
Summer Project ~questions / concerns ~check-in point date(s) ~examples
Homework for TUESDAY, 9/02: Study for Essay Terminology Quiz ; complete "Profile of an Honors Student" (in pen or typed). |
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Monday 09/01/08 |
Labor Day |
Labor Day - No School | |
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Per. 3: Pass back Friday's assignment (graphic org.) and discuss; model examples of Evaluating CD
Begin Business Letter Writing ~notes: purpose and format ~prompt: write a letter to Mr. Mike Gautreau in which you do ONE of the following: a. explain the culture of WCHS (What kind of school is it? What is this place like?) b. describe the students and staff (What are they known for?) c. request a change (What negative aspects of our campus need to be taken into consideration? Why?) Homework: Brainstorm ideas for your informative business letter.
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Turn in "Profile of an Honors Student" - 30 pts.
Quiz- Essay Terminology (26 pts.)
Handout: Words to Avoid in Essay
Introductory Para. - Pass back / discuss / Review Notes- Body
Paragraph format ~model
Homework: Write three (3) body paragraphs for your essay. Due block day!
* Please remember that your summer project is due on Friday, Sept. 26th. Late projects will NOT be accepted. If you have any questions regarding the assignment or rubric, let me know in or after class. * |
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Grammar Diagnostic:
Fragment Sentences ~complete 1-5 after reading pg. 115 ~discuss/correct ~discuss fragment sentences/practice
Business Letter:
~review purpose and techniques ~discuss format (see sample in class) ~continue working on letter
Business Letter RD due at end of class (20 pts) No Homework |
Writing Rule #1: affect vs.
effect Handout- Transition words (to be used in your essay) ~complete in pairs Review: elements of essay Introduce: Refutation and Concluding paragraph
format ~model example/discuss Students continue constructing Rough Draft Homework: Rough Draft of
essay due in class Fri. 9/14. * Please remember that your summer project is due on Friday, Sept. 26th. Late projects will NOT be accepted. If you have any questions regarding the assignment or rubric, let me know in or after class. * |
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09/05/08 |
Assembly Today During 3rd Period
Review: Business Letter format ~handout (sample and outline)
~students revise RD and create 2nd RD using outline ~use check list to edit/correct
Period 3 Same as above, but also: ~Complete pg. 386 in Interactive Reader ~go to Assembly B |
Check
completed Rough Draft for credit (30 pts.)
Pass out Bulldog Style Manual- students sign for
~discuss MLA headers ~spacing
~12 pt., Times New Roman
font
View Essay Rubric Homework: RD due Monday, Sept. 08 for Peer Editing. Please bring to class typed, inclusive of MLA formatting. Make sure MLA Style Guide is with you at all times. * Please remember that your summer project is due on Friday, Sept. 26th. Late projects will NOT be accepted. If you have any questions regarding the assignment or rubric, let me know in or after class. * |
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Monday 9/08/08 |
Review week's activities . . .
Intro. Expository Essay ~discuss purpose, structure ~Paired Activity- trace the transformations in technology over the decades (phones, music devices, cars, television . . .)
Read "Dial Versus Digital" ~Mark It Up / Discuss ~complete pg. 59-60 |
Review Essay and MLA expectations ~formatting ~words to avoid
Peer Response / Edit-
~read classmate's essay ~use handout to edit / make suggestions ~complete 1 peer edit form ~complete 1 MLA checklist ~note corrections / suggestions on your own essay and read through handout
Homework: Final Draft, Peer Response, and RD due in class on Block Day. No Excuses, no exceptions.
Bring Summer Project Journals on Block day for one-on-one meeting with Mrs. Sanford.
* Please remember that your summer project is due on Friday, Sept. 26th. Late projects will NOT be accepted. If you have any questions regarding the assignment or rubric, let me know in or after class. * |
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Introduce HW assignment (descriptive writing)
Finish "Dial Versus Digital" pg. 54-58 ~Finisht pg. 59-60 (if necessary) ~I.D. facts vs. opinions ~answer questions
~read and answer questions ~discuss
Homework: Describe a room in your house as vividly as possible. Create visuals that help the reader feel as if they are there. Appeal to the senses as you explain each aspect of the room so the reader can picture it as accurately as possible. One page, double spaced (ink or typed). Due Friday. |
~ Notes on
rhetoric- 3 styles of rhetorical appeals: logos, ethos, pathos ~ Notes on 8
types of propaganda- meaning/example Homework: Study for tomorrow’s quiz on rhetorical appeals and the 8 types of Propaganda covered in class today.
Watch television or read a magazine to find three ads/commercials. Answer the nine questions given in class for EACH ad you find. Be specific and thorough. DUE FRIDAY, 9/12. Reminder: FIRST PERSUASIVE ESSAY DUE BLOCK DAY. PLEASE TURN IN YOUR FINAL DRAFT, PEER EDITING SHEET, and ROUGH DRAFT FOR A TOTAL OF 110 pts. NO EXCUSES. |
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Powerpoint Notes- Expository Essay ~CLOZE assignment ~Essay worksheet ~Students RD essay ~Due Date: Sept. 19 (Fri.)*
Interactive Reader pg. 74-80 OR 81-85 ~group chunking activity ~compare/contrast chart ~identify theme
*Expository Essay Assignment due Wed. Sept. 17th Write about how high school is different from middle school. Are there changes in expectations? Do you feel less stressed or more stressed? Did you join or drop particular activities? Follow the format given in class to develop your essay. |
Essays due today! Please turn in a Final Draft, along with your Peer Response and second Rough Draft. No Excuses!
Writing Rule #2: indefinite articles a vs. an
Review:
Rhetorical appeals Logos, Ethos, Pathos ~Finish notes: 8 types of Propaganda Handout-
Logical Fallacies Discuss 12
categories of logical fallacies (add notes) Analyzing
strong and weak arguments: ~ discuss
assignments and questions to address ~ work in a
group to silently read each essay ~ in your group, answer the questions regarding each essay
One-on-One meetings TODAY: You will be called up during the group activity. Please have your journal entries ready :) Homework: Watch television or read a magazine to find three ads/commercials. Answer the questions given in class for EACH ad you find. Be specific and thorough. DUE FRIDAY, 9/12. |
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Collect Descriptive Writing Assignment- 20 pts
Finish Group Activity- ~Chunk details given by writer that expose life in two different places ~create compare/contrast chart ~identify theme PLEASE TURN IN CLASS WORK AT THE END OF THE PERIOD! |
Substitute Today
Turn in ads / questions
Propaganda Quiz- 16 pts.
Finish analyzing strong/weak arguments ~answer questions in groups (1 piece of paper per group)
Homework: Study for Logical Fallacy Quiz |
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Review Expos. Essay assignment
~rough draft using graphic organizer (sticker) ~create introductory paragraph and first body paragraph in class
Homework: Complete introduction paragraph for your essay. Due Tuesday. |
Logical Fallacy Quiz- trade and grade
Review: strong vs.weak essay arguments/questions ~finish if necessary ~discuss
Return Persuasive Essays (will discuss Tuesday) |
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Check Intro paragraph (homework)
Review Body paragraph ~format ~student practice |
Minimum Day Today - Back to School Night
Persuasive Essay Issues ~discuss strengths and weaknesses
Intro: Literary terms (4) ~metaphor ~repetition ~alliteration ~allusion
Homework: Find and print Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have A Dream" speech. Bring to class on Monday, along with 4 hi-lighters or colored pencils in various colors. The link below might help: |
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Grammar Review: Fragment sentences Discuss: Various ways to structure sentences (handout) Review: Business Letter ~new format (handout) ~prompt ~RD in class ~peer edit (checklist) ~type final draft (computer labs) |
Writing Rule #3: accept vs. except
Check for homework (speech and hi-lighters)
Intro: lit terms: repetition, alliteration, metaphor, and allusion
Begin "I Have A Dream" ~identify the four literary devices utilized within the speech by color coding examples ~discuss Watch "I Have A Dream" (video) |
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~BP format ~Concluding paragraph format ~MLA formatting ~students finish RD Due date: Tuesday, Sept. 23 HOMEWORK: Type or write (in ink) final draft of essay. Follow essay and MLA formatting. Turn in final draft, followed by rough draft and graphic organizer. Due IN CLASS Tuesday, 9/23. |
Review: "I Have a Dream" ~Watch speech Study Place Assignment ~discuss academic writing tasks ~assignment instructions and due date Homework: Study MLK speech, notes, and literary devices for Monday's Quiz.
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Review: Business Letter ~sample and Q.s ~correct/discuss ~format expectations ~re-assign (due Friday) Intro: Elements of Literature ~notes |
MLK Quiz (15 pts) Copious Notes- Memoir, Point of View, Diction, Dialogue, Detail, Imagery, Syntax, Tone Homework: Read Angela's Ashes excerpt pg. 245-254 in your orange LANGUAGE OF LITERATURE. Study for Angela's Ashes Comp. Quiz |
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Expository Essay due today! Continue elements of lit notes . . . ~examples / discuss |
Turn in Study Place assignment
MLK Quiz ~correct / discuss
Continue lit terms . . . ~finish notes ~discuss examples from text ~discuss homework
Homework: Re-read Angela's Ashes. Identify passages relating to diction, details, imagery, and syntax that stand out. Provide a quotations (CD) and commentary for each term, in which you respond to the significance and effect of the quotation chosen. |
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~ ~Read excerpt from Night (Interactive Reader pg. 225-233) ~complete Pause and Reflect Qs ~review elements of literature ~handout (purpose, audience, tone) ~complete pg. 234 (paired activity) ~review / discuss passages POP QUIZ (elements of literature) |
Field Trip to
Angela's Ashes Quiz (26 pts) ~trade and grade
Review homework
Writing Rule #4: anxious vs. eager Introd: Mythology Project ~instruction/expectations ~sign-ups ~5 min. meeting to exchange info/review material PROJECT DUE DATE: OCTOBER 15 and 16! Note: From this point forward, you are responsible for reading Edith Hamilton's Mythology in its entirety. Comprehension questions will be given to you on Friday, along with due dates. You will also be given a test at the end of the unit. Please do NOT procrastinate. Begin Copious NOTES for Mythology unit: ~Why is mythology important? ~Look at various cultures' use of mythology |
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Lit term Quiz! Handout- Purpose, Audience, and Tone ~discuss Review block day's activities
~discuss No Homework |
SUMMER PROJECTS DUE TODAY. Begin Copious NOTES for Mythology unit: ~Why is mythology important? ~Look at various cultures' use of mythology Handout- Iliad Comprehension Qs Groups meet- Brainstorm ideas for project / delegate tasks Homework: Read Book One of the Iliad. Although it may be difficult, do the best you can to complete the reading and questions assigned. Bring your Iliad book and homework on Tuesday for discussion! Begin reading Mythology . . . Make sure you begin your project, as well! |
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Intro: Purpose, Audience, (review) tone ~handout - read/complete together in class ~read/complete Int. Rdr. pg. 234-241, 243 ~discuss Return essays ~index card questions / turn in Homework: Bring Language of Literature textbook tomorrow (Tuesday). |
Mythology Notes cont'd. ~Greek alphabet ~important figures ~'epic' terminology ~Greek terms Homework: Bring Iliad book and questions to class tomorrow. |
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Begin Farewell to Manzanar (LOL pg.602- 612) ~background information ~author information ~read excerpt Homework: Bring Language of Literature textbook tomorrow, Wednesday. |
Counselor Visits Today!
Handouts: Mythology Test Prep. Q.; Iliad Book Summaries Review The Iliad, Book One ~discuss assigned questions ~turn in Homework: |
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Writing Rule: Contractions ~complete worksheet/keep each week Essay Issues - Class Discussion (Powr.pnt.) ~Rubric and expectations ~Analysis of prompt ~Essay organization and MLA Formatting Begin Farewell to Manzanar ~Pg. 602 (LOL) Homework: Finish Farewell by Monday |
Writing Rule #5: loose vs. lose Writing Rule Quiz is Monday, 10/06. All writing rules will be due at this time for 25 possible points! Review rubric for Mythology project ~questions / concerns Paired Activity- Rate statements/discuss Close reading of Book One ~discuss / post-it notes ~ rage vs. reason ~characterization (Meet the Greeks!) Agamemnon vs. Achilles ~time (theme of honor) ~introduce role of the gods (Apollo, Athena, Zeus . . .) ~vengeance Homework: Make sure you're reading Mythology and working with your group to complete your project. Do NOT procrastinate. Bring Mythology book on Friday. Bring The Iliad to class everyday, unless told otherwise. |
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Watch Farewell to Manzanar ~Answer questions ~turn in to sub Homework: Make sure you have finished reading Farewell to Manzanar! Bring book Monday, 10/06. Memoirs due Monday, 10/06. |
T/F Quiz- Iliad Notes (30 poss. points) Paired Activities: I.Q Test- worksheet Second String - worksheet Homework: Read summaries for Books two-five. Complete partial reading of Book Six and answer assigned questions. Bring book and questions Monday, 10/06. Study for Writing Rule Quiz (Monday). Bring Writing Rules 1-5 Monday, 10/06 for 25 possible points. Make sure you're reading Mythology and working on your project! |
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Collect memoirs Check for textbook Review Farewell to Manzanar ~reading ~review strategies for active reading ~questions ~discuss Homework: Finish questions at home if necessary. Due Tuesday, 10/07. Bring textbook Tuesday, 10/07. Study for tomorrow's quiz on Night and Farewell |
Writing
Rules 1-5 due Writing Rule Quiz- 24 points possible Review Book One of The Iliad ~character descriptions ~Nestor's argument / wisdom (terms: ring composition; paradeigma) ~Achilles' revenge (theme: grudge) The Iliad, Book Six ~discuss/turn in questions Reminders: Read Mythology every chance you get. Make sure you're working with your group to complete your project. |
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~trade and grade Introduce: Compare/Contrast essay Language of Literature pg. 615 ~objectives ~prompt analysis ~compare/contrast chart (discuss) ~use text to find similarities/differences |
The Iliad- Book One and Six Quiz ~trade and grade
Review Friday's Quiz
Hand outs: Mythology Test Prep Qs Begin Book Six Discussion- terms to consider/topics for discussion: ~epithet ~imagery ~extended metaphor/extended simile ~foreshadowing ~fate ~Meet the Trojans (Hector vs. Homework: Read Book Nine of The Iliad. Be sure to work with your group to make sure your Mythology reading and project is complete by next week. |
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~use worksheet from last week Review essay assignment ~prompt ~analysis chart Intro: Topics of Comparison ~discuss each topic (w/ examples) ~students complete ~discuss in class ~possible themes . . . Introductory Paragraph ~review format
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Writing Rule #6: farther vs. further Quiz- Book One and Six (Per. 5 and 6) Finish Book Six Discussion- terms to consider/topics for discussion: ~epithet ~imagery (nature imagery)- quick discussion of Book 8 ~extended metaphor/extended simile ~foreshadowing ~fate Intro: Book Nine ~Students complete Book Map assignment (paired or group) HOMEWORK: Complete the Book Map for Book Nine of The Iliad. Due Friday. Continue working on your Mythology project! They are due in ONE WEEK! |
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Writing Rule Practice - Pop Quiz ~correct Review: ~Introductory Paragraph format ~turn in Intro. Paragraph (HW) Body Paragraphs: ~choosing relevant CD ~worksheet ~discuss Homework: If you did not turn in an Introductory paragraph today, you must turn it in on Monday. Please come to class prepared to work on the essay. |
Benchmark Reminders . . . The Iliad - Book Nine ~Discuss Book Map ~Close reading/discussion of Book Nine Homework: Answer Book Nine questions. Add two more: ~add two questions to comp Qs (HW) 5. Identify Homeric simile 6. Identify three examples of personification Make sure you are reading Mythology and working on your project. You should plan on being finished with the text by Nov. 10th. Projects due NEXT Block day! |
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Review: ~Purpose of essay
Handout: BP Format ~discuss BP format / purpose |
Turn in Book Nine Questions for The Iliad Benchmark Testing Begins: Multiple choice portion Homework: Make sure you're reading Mythology every chance you get! Tentative date to finish: Nov. 12th. You WILL be tested! Projects are due this week. Do NOT procrastinate. Be sure to come to class prepared. |
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Discuss- Selection of relevant CD ~handout / discuss |
~continue multiple choice portion Homework: Make sure you're reading Mythology every chance you get! Mythology Projects due Block Day! Make sure you come to class prepared! |
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Writing Rule #3: cause vs. 'cause ~fill in handout "Getting a Job" by Maya Angelou ~elements of literature (plot, characters, setting, theme, point of view) ~read Interactive text pg. 133-139 ~complete pg. 141 (CD and CM for each term) ~discuss pg 141 No homework |
Mythology
Project Presentations Today! Minimum time: 7 mins. Maximum time: 20 mins. Make sure you come to class PREPARED to present. Groups should be organized and ready to begin at the start of class. If time allows: Discuss benchmark essay. Review prompt and formatting. |
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~review elements ~discuss/finish pg. 141 Plot Diagram ~students create plot chart for "Getting a Job" ~identify CD and write CM for each part of
plot diagram |
Per. 5: Last group needs to finish presentation Return scored assignments Review / discuss The Iliad, Book Nine ~discuss questions ~Book Nine analysis Homework: Re-read/Review Book Nine of The Iliad. Discussion and quiz on Monday. If you want to get ahead: Read Book 18 of The Iliad and answer the assigned questions. Due Tuesday. Also, make sure you are reading! Come to class prepared to answer questions or discuss the text. You will be called on randomly and it is important that you demonstrate your knowledge of the text in order to prepare for the unit tests and essay. |
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Finish Plot Chart for "Getting a Job" ~Discuss / collect ~collect pg. 141 |
The Iliad, Book Nine QUIZ Finish analysis / discussion of Book Nine Homework: Read Book 18 and answer assigned questions. Due tomorrow (Tues.) Reminder: Benchmark essay this block day! Review your notes and first persuasive essay and rubric. You will have one hour in class to write the essay. |
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~review format (see example) ~choosing relevant CD ~model BP 1 ~students choose CD for BP 2 and 3 Homework: Complete Body Paragraph 2 by Friday. |
Handout- (Last set of) Mythology Test Questions Book Nine Quiz - return / correct CST Scores - brief discussion re: student results Review Persuasive essay format ~discuss B.M. prompt Homework: Read Book 18 of The Iliad by the block day. Quiz after benchmark essay! Reminder: Benchmark essay this block day! Review your notes and first persuasive essay and rubric. You will have one hour in class to write the essay. |
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Writing Rule #4: lose vs. loose Review Compare/Contrast Essay ~Intro, BP, Conclusion format ~
~chunking activity Homework: Bring RD of essay on Monday for peer editing assignment. FYI: Please turn in Int. Reader pg. 141 by Friday for credit. |
Benchmark Testing continued . . . ~essay portion (1 hour & 15 mins. to complete)
Writing Rule #7: get vs. have
Answer Qs for Book 18 of The Iliad
Reminders: Please make sure you are reading both The Iliad and Mythology. Testing is drawing near . . .
Homework: Complete Book 18 Questions. Due Friday in class. |
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Minimum Day Schedule
Continue "Montgomery Boycott"
~finish "chunking" OR ~practice embedding quotations ~answer questions
Homework: RD of essay due Monday. Please make sure to bring SOMETHING to class that a classmate can peer edit. You will receive 20 points for the RD and 50 points for the Peer Edit assignment. |
Minimum Day Schedule
QUIZ: The Iliad, Book 18
~trade and grade ~discuss Book 18- answer questions
Homework: Read Book 19 and answer questions by Tuesday. Reminders: Please make sure you are reading both The Iliad and Mythology. The unit tests are drawing near . . . |
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Discuss tonight's homework MLA Reminders / example IF YOU COME TO CLASS WITH A ROUGH DRAFT: Complete peer edit for 1student ~read through essay RD first ~be neat and complete as you fill out Peer Edit worksheet IF YOU DO NOT BRING A ROUGH DRAFT TODAY: Continue/complete essay in class (be sure to come to class with any questions you still have!) Homework: Type or write Final Draft in ink and turn in on Wednesday. Please be sure to follow MLA format. Review your Bulldog Style Manual if necessary! |
Return Book 18 Questions ~discuss ~how to embed quotations ~analysis of Book 18 Homework: Read Book 19 and answer questions by tomorrow (Tues.)! Begin organizing your notes, questions, and anything else re: The Iliad. An essay and a unit test are approaching . . . Continue reading Mythology independently! Make sure you are preparing for the test by studying the test prep. questions given in class. |
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10/28/08 |
Notes: Quoting Text and Answering Questions ~embedding CD to answer questions ~examples ~turn in "Montgomery Boycott" questions Read "Sit-Ins" ~author/historical background ~define unfamiliar words ~chart Homework: Final draft, RD, and Peer Edit due Wednesday (in that order). |
Analyze / discuss Book 19 ~turn in questions Return Benchmark Essays (keep for block day discussion) ~copy down reflection Qs/assignment for tonight's homework Homework: Read Book 22 by Block Day! Respond to Benchmark Reflection Qs. Due Block day! Organize your notes, questions, and anything else re: The Iliad. An essay and a unit test are approaching . . . Continue reading Mythology independently! Answer the questions (you'll be glad you did)! |
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