*4c5b & 7th Hour Exams
---no passes
---no headphones until EVERYONE'S finished
12/16/08
Wednesday, December 17th
*1st & 2nd Hour Exams
---no passes
---no headphones until EVERYONE'S finished
---no passes
---no headphones until EVERYONE'S finished
12/12/08
12/11/08
Thursday, December 11th
*Work on review packet (may work with ONE partner).
---10 pts, completion
---Due Friday
---10 pts, completion
---Due Friday
12/10/08
Wednesday, December 10th
*Work on review packet (may work with ONE partner).
---10 pts, completion
---Due Friday
*Collect more books
---10 pts, completion
---Due Friday
*Collect more books
12/9/08
Tuesday, December 9th
*Collect Final Drafts
*Make-up Final Exams
*(Finally) Finish Film
*Collect novels
*Make-up Final Exams
*(Finally) Finish Film
*Collect novels
12/8/08
Monday, December 8th
*Constructed Response Final Exam
*FINAL DRAFT DUE TOMORROW when the bell rings.
---"I need a PAPER."
---No printing during the class period, anywhere.
*FINAL DRAFT DUE TOMORROW when the bell rings.
---"I need a PAPER."
---No printing during the class period, anywhere.
12/5/08
Friday, December 5th
*Connections: All Hours
*Transitions
---Check partner's essay for rough transitions
---Revise own essay using words/phrases from list or by adding sentences to connect ideas
*Info: Constructed Response Exam
*Final Draft Due Tuesday!!!
*Objective: Compose text with cohesive devices
*Transitions
---Check partner's essay for rough transitions
---Revise own essay using words/phrases from list or by adding sentences to connect ideas
*Info: Constructed Response Exam
*Final Draft Due Tuesday!!!
*Objective: Compose text with cohesive devices
12/3/08
Thursday, December 4th
*Connections: All Hours
*Fix odds & ends in essays
---Titles
---MLA
---Works Cited
---Sentence Fragments
*Transitions
---Look @ models together & discuss
*Objective: Compose text with cohesive devices
*Fix odds & ends in essays
---Titles
---MLA
---Works Cited
---Sentence Fragments
*Transitions
---Look @ models together & discuss
*Objective: Compose text with cohesive devices
Wednesday, December 3rd
*Connections: All Hours
*Finish watching _Dorian Gray_ film
**HW: Final Copy Due Tuesday, 12/9
-----Keep bringing most recent draft, all week.
*Finish watching _Dorian Gray_ film
**HW: Final Copy Due Tuesday, 12/9
-----Keep bringing most recent draft, all week.
12/2/08
Tuesday, December 2nd
*Connections: All Hours
*Finish peer-editing/revision experts
*HW: Final Copy Due Tuesday, 12/9
-----Keep bringing most recent draft, all week.
*OBJECTIVE: Compose well-written, well-organized text.
*Finish peer-editing/revision experts
*HW: Final Copy Due Tuesday, 12/9
-----Keep bringing most recent draft, all week.
*OBJECTIVE: Compose well-written, well-organized text.
12/1/08
Monday, December 1st
*Connections: All Hours
*Peer Editing/Revision Experts
---Embedding Quotes
---Body Paragraph Structure
---Introductions/Conclusions
---Grammar/Mechanics
*Meanwhile, I'll check first drafts.
*Finish working with 2-3 essays today
*HW: Final Copy Due NEXT Tuesday, 12/9
*OBJECTIVE: Compose well-written, well-organized text.
*Peer Editing/Revision Experts
---Embedding Quotes
---Body Paragraph Structure
---Introductions/Conclusions
---Grammar/Mechanics
*Meanwhile, I'll check first drafts.
*Finish working with 2-3 essays today
*HW: Final Copy Due NEXT Tuesday, 12/9
*OBJECTIVE: Compose well-written, well-organized text.
11/25/08
Tuesday, November 25th
*Connections: All hours
*Check Comma Error Analysis Grid
*Watch _Dorian Gray_ Film
M, 1 TYPED, COMPLETED FIRST DRAFT DUE; peer revisions
T, 2 revisions/editing
3-8 REVISE (peers, teachers, Writing Lab)
T, 9 FINAL DRAFT DUE
*OBJECTIVE: In written text, use conventions in punctuation.
*Check Comma Error Analysis Grid
*Watch _Dorian Gray_ Film
M, 1 TYPED, COMPLETED FIRST DRAFT DUE; peer revisions
T, 2 revisions/editing
3-8 REVISE (peers, teachers, Writing Lab)
T, 9 FINAL DRAFT DUE
*OBJECTIVE: In written text, use conventions in punctuation.
11/24/08
Monday, November 24th
*Connections: All hours
*In your _1984_ essay, choose the two paragraphs with the MOST comma errors.
---Analyze those errors using the chart.
*WARNINGS:
---You may have broken a rule by either adding a comma where one was not needed, or by leaving a comma out where you should have used one.
---You may have broken more than one rule in a single sentence.
T, 25 ???
M, 1 TYPED FIRST DRAFT DUE; peer revisions
T, 2 revisions/editing
3-8 REVISE (peers, teachers, Writing Lab)
T, 9 FINAL DRAFT DUE
*OBJECTIVE: In written text, use conventions in punctuation.
*In your _1984_ essay, choose the two paragraphs with the MOST comma errors.
---Analyze those errors using the chart.
*WARNINGS:
---You may have broken a rule by either adding a comma where one was not needed, or by leaving a comma out where you should have used one.
---You may have broken more than one rule in a single sentence.
T, 25 ???
M, 1 TYPED FIRST DRAFT DUE; peer revisions
T, 2 revisions/editing
3-8 REVISE (peers, teachers, Writing Lab)
T, 9 FINAL DRAFT DUE
*OBJECTIVE: In written text, use conventions in punctuation.
11/21/08
Friday, November 21st
*Connections: All hours
*Notes: Comma Usage
M, 24 Commas
T, 25 ?????
M, 1 TYPED FIRST DRAFT DUE; peer revisions
T, 2 revisions/editing
3-8 REVISE (peers, teachers, Writing Lab)
T, 9 FINAL DRAFT DUE
*OBJECTIVE: In written text, use conventions in punctuation.
*Notes: Comma Usage
M, 24 Commas
T, 25 ?????
M, 1 TYPED FIRST DRAFT DUE; peer revisions
T, 2 revisions/editing
3-8 REVISE (peers, teachers, Writing Lab)
T, 9 FINAL DRAFT DUE
*OBJECTIVE: In written text, use conventions in punctuation.
11/20/08
Thursday, November 20th
*Connections: 2nd, 4c5b, 7th
*Topic Outline
---Becker must approve for 10 pts
*Drafting
---Research, compose, etc.
*BRING _1984_ ESSAY TOMORROW!!!
R, 20 Drafting, Proposals
F, 21 Commas
M, 24 Commas
T, 25 ?????
M, 1 TYPED FIRST DRAFT DUE; peer revisions
T, 2 revisions/editing
3-8 REVISE (peers, teachers, Writing Lab)
T, 9 FINAL DRAFT DUE
*Objective: Compose text with a strong controlling idea and effective paragraphing.
*Topic Outline
---Becker must approve for 10 pts
*Drafting
---Research, compose, etc.
*BRING _1984_ ESSAY TOMORROW!!!
R, 20 Drafting, Proposals
F, 21 Commas
M, 24 Commas
T, 25 ?????
M, 1 TYPED FIRST DRAFT DUE; peer revisions
T, 2 revisions/editing
3-8 REVISE (peers, teachers, Writing Lab)
T, 9 FINAL DRAFT DUE
*Objective: Compose text with a strong controlling idea and effective paragraphing.
11/19/08
Wednesday, November 19th
*Connections: 2nd, 4c5b, 7th
*Topic Outline
---Becker must approve for 10 pts
*Drafting
---Research, compose, etc.
W, 19 Conferences, Proposals, & Drafting
R, 20 Drafting, Proposals
F, 21 Commas
M, 24 Commas
T, 25 ?????
M, 1 TYPED FIRST DRAFT DUE; peer revisions
T, 2 revisions/editing
3-8 REVISE (peers, teachers, Writing Lab)
T, 9 FINAL DRAFT DUE
*Objective: Compose text with a strong controlling idea and effective paragraphing.
*Topic Outline
---Becker must approve for 10 pts
*Drafting
---Research, compose, etc.
W, 19 Conferences, Proposals, & Drafting
R, 20 Drafting, Proposals
F, 21 Commas
M, 24 Commas
T, 25 ?????
M, 1 TYPED FIRST DRAFT DUE; peer revisions
T, 2 revisions/editing
3-8 REVISE (peers, teachers, Writing Lab)
T, 9 FINAL DRAFT DUE
*Objective: Compose text with a strong controlling idea and effective paragraphing.
11/18/08
Tuesday, November 18th
*Connections: 3rd, 4c5b, 7th
*Prewriting?
*Topic Outline
---Becker must approve for 10 pts
T, 18 Conferences & Proposals
W, 19 Conferences, Proposals, & Drafting
R, 20 Drafting, Proposals
F, 21 Commas
M, 24 Commas
T, 25 ?????
M, 1 TYPED FIRST DRAFT DUE; peer revisions
T, 2 revisions/editing
3-8 REVISE (peers, teachers, Writing Lab)
T, 9 FINAL DRAFT DUE
*Objective: Compose text with a strong controlling idea and effective paragraphing.
*Prewriting?
*Topic Outline
---Becker must approve for 10 pts
T, 18 Conferences & Proposals
W, 19 Conferences, Proposals, & Drafting
R, 20 Drafting, Proposals
F, 21 Commas
M, 24 Commas
T, 25 ?????
M, 1 TYPED FIRST DRAFT DUE; peer revisions
T, 2 revisions/editing
3-8 REVISE (peers, teachers, Writing Lab)
T, 9 FINAL DRAFT DUE
*Objective: Compose text with a strong controlling idea and effective paragraphing.
11/17/08
Monday, November 17th
*7th: Cardona's Connection
*Discuss Ch. 17-20
*Objective: Apply post-reading strategies to comprehend, interpret, analyze, and evaluate text
*Discuss Ch. 17-20
*Objective: Apply post-reading strategies to comprehend, interpret, analyze, and evaluate text
11/14/08
Friday, November 14th
*Finish reading _Dorian Gray_
---write response?
---Discussion Monday
*Blogger Bonus (open ALL WEEKEND): What are your preliminary responses to the ending? Did you like it, hate it? What was left unanswered?
*Objective: During reading, use strategies to self-monitor comprehension, question to clarify, reflect, & draw conclusions
---write response?
---Discussion Monday
*Blogger Bonus (open ALL WEEKEND): What are your preliminary responses to the ending? Did you like it, hate it? What was left unanswered?
*Objective: During reading, use strategies to self-monitor comprehension, question to clarify, reflect, & draw conclusions
11/13/08
Thursday, November 13th
*Discuss Ch. 14-16
*Next Section: Ch. 17-20
---Discussion Monday
*Objective: Apply post-reading strategies to comprehend, interpret, analyze, and evaluate text
*Next Section: Ch. 17-20
---Discussion Monday
*Objective: Apply post-reading strategies to comprehend, interpret, analyze, and evaluate text
11/12/08
Wednesday, November 12th
*REMINDER: CONNECTIONS!!!
*Read Ch. 14-16
---Write response?
*Discussion tomorrow
*Objective: During reading, use strategies to self-monitor comprehension, question to clarify, reflect, & draw conclusions
*Read Ch. 14-16
---Write response?
*Discussion tomorrow
*Objective: During reading, use strategies to self-monitor comprehension, question to clarify, reflect, & draw conclusions
11/11/08
Tuesday, November 11th
*Discuss Ch. 11-13
*Next Section: Ch. 14-16
---Discussion Thursday
*Objective: Apply post-reading strategies to comprehend, interpret, analyze, and evaluate text
*Next Section: Ch. 14-16
---Discussion Thursday
*Objective: Apply post-reading strategies to comprehend, interpret, analyze, and evaluate text
11/10/08
Monday, November 10th
*Formative Assessment #2
---2 or fewer wrong = +3pts
*Return _1984_ Essays
---READ IT!
---Questions?
---On top, jot down 1-3 aspects of the essay to focus on for next time.
---More questions? See me . . .
*Next Section: Ch. 14-16
---Discussion Thursday
*Objectives: Apply post-reading strategies to comprehend, interpret, analyze, and evaluate text; compose quality text
---2 or fewer wrong = +3pts
*Return _1984_ Essays
---READ IT!
---Questions?
---On top, jot down 1-3 aspects of the essay to focus on for next time.
---More questions? See me . . .
*Next Section: Ch. 14-16
---Discussion Thursday
*Objectives: Apply post-reading strategies to comprehend, interpret, analyze, and evaluate text; compose quality text
Friday, November 7th
*Discuss Ch. 8-10
*Next Section: Ch. 11-13
---Discussion Monday
*Objective: Apply post-reading strategies to comprehend, interpret, analyze, and evaluate text
*Next Section: Ch. 11-13
---Discussion Monday
*Objective: Apply post-reading strategies to comprehend, interpret, analyze, and evaluate text
11/5/08
Wednesday, November 5th
*Read Ch. 8-10
--Write Response?
--Discussion Tomorrow
*Objective: During reading, use strategies to self-monitor comprehension, question to clarify, reflect, & draw conclusions
--Write Response?
--Discussion Tomorrow
*Objective: During reading, use strategies to self-monitor comprehension, question to clarify, reflect, & draw conclusions
11/3/08
Monday, November 3rd
*Check Responses
---collect #1 from 2nd & 7th hours
*Discuss Ch. 5-7
*Next Section: Ch. 8-10
---discussion Thursday
*Objective: Apply post-reading strategies to comprehend, interpret, analyze, and evaluate text
---collect #1 from 2nd & 7th hours
*Discuss Ch. 5-7
*Next Section: Ch. 8-10
---discussion Thursday
*Objective: Apply post-reading strategies to comprehend, interpret, analyze, and evaluate text
10/31/08
Friday, October 31st
*Read Ch. 5-7
---Discussion Monday
*Blogger Bonus: Are any of these characters likeable, in your opinion? If so, which and why? If not, is this a problem for the novel?
*Objective: During reading, use strategies to self-monitor comprehension, question to clarify, reflect, & draw conclusions
---Discussion Monday
*Blogger Bonus: Are any of these characters likeable, in your opinion? If so, which and why? If not, is this a problem for the novel?
*Objective: During reading, use strategies to self-monitor comprehension, question to clarify, reflect, & draw conclusions
10/30/08
Thursday, October 30th
*Check responses
*Discuss Ch. 2-4
*Next Section: Ch. 5-7
---Discussion Monday
*Objective: Apply post-reading strategies to comprehend, interpret, analyze, and evaluate text
*Discuss Ch. 2-4
*Next Section: Ch. 5-7
---Discussion Monday
*Objective: Apply post-reading strategies to comprehend, interpret, analyze, and evaluate text
10/29/08
Wednesday, October 29th
*4c5b: Byrd's Connection
*7th: Jung's Connection
*Discuss/Collect Characterization Organizer
*Read Ch. 2-4, Discussion tomorrow.
*Objective: Use details from text to analyze character.
*7th: Jung's Connection
*Discuss/Collect Characterization Organizer
*Read Ch. 2-4, Discussion tomorrow.
*Objective: Use details from text to analyze character.
10/28/08
Tuesday, October 28th
*Small-Groups: Characterization Graphic Organizer
---Discuss (if time)
*HW: First section: Ch. 2-4, discussion Thursday
*Objective: Use details from text to analyze character
---Discuss (if time)
*HW: First section: Ch. 2-4, discussion Thursday
*Objective: Use details from text to analyze character
10/27/08
Monday, October 27th
*Timed-write: "I can offer you eternal youth. Would you take it?"
---Discuss Responses
*Legend of Faust
---Robert Johnson, "Crossroads"
*Distribute Books
---6 chunks, 4 responses = 40pts; 30 points discussion
*Read Ch. 1 (not available for response)
---Discuss Responses
*Legend of Faust
---Robert Johnson, "Crossroads"
*Distribute Books
---6 chunks, 4 responses = 40pts; 30 points discussion
*Read Ch. 1 (not available for response)
10/23/08
Thursday, October 23rd
*Small-group discussions: Reflect on _Inferno_
*Objective: Analyze & Evaluate connections between text and world
*Objective: Analyze & Evaluate connections between text and world
10/22/08
Wednesday, October 22nd
*7th Hour: Voss's Connection
*Check dialogue journals over XXXII-IV
*Discussion
---1 day grade, 10 pts
---(alert) bump-on-a-log, 6/10
---1 contribution, 7 or 8
---2+ contributions, 9 or 10
*Objective: Apply post-reading strategies to interpret, analyze, and evaluate text.
*Check dialogue journals over XXXII-IV
*Discussion
---1 day grade, 10 pts
---(alert) bump-on-a-log, 6/10
---1 contribution, 7 or 8
---2+ contributions, 9 or 10
*Objective: Apply post-reading strategies to interpret, analyze, and evaluate text.
10/21/08
Tuesday, October 21st
*4c5b: Cruise's Connection
*Read Cantos XXXII & XXXIII
---Don't forget, you need 12 entries in your dialogue journal over XXXII, III, & IV
---Due tomorrow for discussion
*Tomorrow's Discussion
---1 day grade, 10 pts
---(alert) bump-on-a-log, 6/10
---1 contribution, 7 or 8
---2+ contributions, 9 or 10
*Objective: Apply strategies during reading to comprehend & interpret text.
*Read Cantos XXXII & XXXIII
---Don't forget, you need 12 entries in your dialogue journal over XXXII, III, & IV
---Due tomorrow for discussion
*Tomorrow's Discussion
---1 day grade, 10 pts
---(alert) bump-on-a-log, 6/10
---1 contribution, 7 or 8
---2+ contributions, 9 or 10
*Objective: Apply strategies during reading to comprehend & interpret text.
10/20/08
Monday, October 20th
3rd Hour: Caraffa's Connection
*Discuss Friday's group work
*Summary: Circles 3-8
*Read XXXIV (XXXII & III Tomorrow)
---Dialogue journal: 12 Entries
---Work Day tomorrow
*Objective: Apply strategies during reading to comprehend & interpret text.
*Discuss Friday's group work
*Summary: Circles 3-8
*Read XXXIV (XXXII & III Tomorrow)
---Dialogue journal: 12 Entries
---Work Day tomorrow
*Objective: Apply strategies during reading to comprehend & interpret text.
10/17/08
Friday, October 17th
*Mystery Blogger Bonus?
*Check dialogue journal over Canto V
*(briefly) discuss
*Answer small-group questions over Canto V. Use at least one supporting quote per question.
*Objective: Draw conclusions to comprehend & interpret text.
*Check dialogue journal over Canto V
*(briefly) discuss
*Answer small-group questions over Canto V. Use at least one supporting quote per question.
*Objective: Draw conclusions to comprehend & interpret text.
10/16/08
Thursday, October 16th
*Check dialogue journal for Canto IV
*Discuss
*Read Canto V
---Same assignment (dialogue journal)
*Blogger Bonus (special offer: 100 words): How are you responding to _Inferno_? Like it? Hate it? What do you find particularly interesting or challenging about it?
*Objective: Apply strategies during reading to comprehend & interpret text.
*Discuss
*Read Canto V
---Same assignment (dialogue journal)
*Blogger Bonus (special offer: 100 words): How are you responding to _Inferno_? Like it? Hate it? What do you find particularly interesting or challenging about it?
*Objective: Apply strategies during reading to comprehend & interpret text.
10/15/08
Wednesday, October 15th
*2nd Hour: Doll's Connection
*Check Canto III response
*Discuss
*Read Canto IV and create a dialogue journal
---Respond to AT LEAST FIVE quotes
*Objective: Use details from text to analyze setting; Apply strategies during reading to comprehend & interpret text
*Check Canto III response
*Discuss
*Read Canto IV and create a dialogue journal
---Respond to AT LEAST FIVE quotes
*Objective: Use details from text to analyze setting; Apply strategies during reading to comprehend & interpret text
10/14/08
Tuesday, October 14th
*2nd, 3rd, & 7th Hours: Connections
*Senior Meeting @ 8:40
*Return Essay Test
*Info: Context for Reading _Inferno_
*Read Summary & Text of Canto III
*In a well-written, well-organized paragraph, respond to the following: "Describe Dante's reaction to the setting in this canto. Use and cite examples [by canto & line number (III.27-29)]
*Objective: Use details from text to analyze setting.
*Senior Meeting @ 8:40
*Return Essay Test
*Info: Context for Reading _Inferno_
*Read Summary & Text of Canto III
*In a well-written, well-organized paragraph, respond to the following: "Describe Dante's reaction to the setting in this canto. Use and cite examples [by canto & line number (III.27-29)]
*Objective: Use details from text to analyze setting.
10/13/08
10/2/08
Thursday, October 2nd
*Collect Final Drafts
*3rd Hour: Harah's Connection
*Read Byron's "Darkness"
---Choose 3 unfamiliar words, define them
---Answer the following in 100+ words, 2 quotes from the poem: "How is Byron's vision of the future different from and/or similar to Orwell's?
*Objectives: Develop vocabulary through text using dictionary and context clues; Use details from text to analyze the development of a theme across genres.
*3rd Hour: Harah's Connection
*Read Byron's "Darkness"
---Choose 3 unfamiliar words, define them
---Answer the following in 100+ words, 2 quotes from the poem: "How is Byron's vision of the future different from and/or similar to Orwell's?
*Objectives: Develop vocabulary through text using dictionary and context clues; Use details from text to analyze the development of a theme across genres.
10/1/08
Wednesday, October 1st
*2nd & 3rd Hours: Connections
*In trios: trade twice and evaluate essays' content
---Use scoring guide as a reference
*TOMORROW (10/2): FINAL COPY DUE
---These will go on 2nd quarter
*Objective: Compose text with a strong controlling idea, relevant details, complex ideas, a logical order, effective paragraphing, cohesive devices, and clarity of expression.
*In trios: trade twice and evaluate essays' content
---Use scoring guide as a reference
*TOMORROW (10/2): FINAL COPY DUE
---These will go on 2nd quarter
*Objective: Compose text with a strong controlling idea, relevant details, complex ideas, a logical order, effective paragraphing, cohesive devices, and clarity of expression.
9/30/08
Tuesday, September 30th
*2nd & 3rd Hours: Connections
*Read the essay
*When finished, make a few notes on the following questions.
---What aspects of the essay are working well?
---What aspects of the essay need improvement? What kind of improvement?
---Using the scoring guide, how would you score the CONTENT of this essay?
*Discussion
*Thursday (10/2): FINAL COPY DUE
---These will go on 2nd quarter
*Objective: Compose text with a strong controlling idea, relevant details, complex ideas, a logical order, effective paragraphing, cohesive devices, and clarity of expression.
*Read the essay
*When finished, make a few notes on the following questions.
---What aspects of the essay are working well?
---What aspects of the essay need improvement? What kind of improvement?
---Using the scoring guide, how would you score the CONTENT of this essay?
*Discussion
*Thursday (10/2): FINAL COPY DUE
---These will go on 2nd quarter
*Objective: Compose text with a strong controlling idea, relevant details, complex ideas, a logical order, effective paragraphing, cohesive devices, and clarity of expression.
9/29/08
Monday, September 29th
*2nd Hour: Huesemann's Connection
*Today:
---Trade, check quotes
---Trade, check mechanics
---Trade, check mechanics
---Meanwhile, I'll check drafts
*Tuesday: Workshop draft together
*Thursday (10/2): FINAL COPY DUE
---These will go on 2nd quarter
*Objective: In written text, use conventions in punctuation.
*Today:
---Trade, check quotes
---Trade, check mechanics
---Trade, check mechanics
---Meanwhile, I'll check drafts
*Tuesday: Workshop draft together
*Thursday (10/2): FINAL COPY DUE
---These will go on 2nd quarter
*Objective: In written text, use conventions in punctuation.
9/26/08
Friday, September 26th
*3rd Hour: Cruz's Connection
*Today: Sentence Combining mini-lesson
---Practice
---Finish Embedding Quotes practice
---Finished? Work on first draft
*Monday (9/29): TYPED first COMPLETED draft due.
---Revision/editing
*Tuesday: Workshop draft together
*Thursday (10/2): FINAL COPY DUE
*Objective: In written text, use conventions in punctuation.
*Today: Sentence Combining mini-lesson
---Practice
---Finish Embedding Quotes practice
---Finished? Work on first draft
*Monday (9/29): TYPED first COMPLETED draft due.
---Revision/editing
*Tuesday: Workshop draft together
*Thursday (10/2): FINAL COPY DUE
*Objective: In written text, use conventions in punctuation.
9/24/08
Thursday, September 25th
*1st & 3rd Hours: Connections
*Today: Continue checking EMBEDDING QUOTES practice
---Must PERFECT to earn points
---Finished? Work on first draft
---Reminder for 5th & 7th: MLA
*Friday: Comma usage mini-lesson, time to ask me about essay issues
*Monday (9/29): TYPED first COMPLETED draft due.
---Revision/editing
*Tuesday: Workshop draft together
*Thursday (10/2): FINAL COPY DUE
*Objective: Compose text with relevant specific details.
*Today: Continue checking EMBEDDING QUOTES practice
---Must PERFECT to earn points
---Finished? Work on first draft
---Reminder for 5th & 7th: MLA
*Friday: Comma usage mini-lesson, time to ask me about essay issues
*Monday (9/29): TYPED first COMPLETED draft due.
---Revision/editing
*Tuesday: Workshop draft together
*Thursday (10/2): FINAL COPY DUE
*Objective: Compose text with relevant specific details.
Wednesday, September, 24th
*1st, 2nd, 3rd Hours: Connections
*Wednesday: Embedding quotes mini-lesson, time to ask me about essay issues
---Must PERFECT to earn points
---Reminder for 5th & 7th: MLA
*Thursday: Comma usage mini-lesson, time to ask me about essay issues
*Friday: Another mini-lesson, time to ask me about essay issues
*Monday (9/29): TYPED first COMPLETED draft due.
---Revision/editing
*Tuesday: Workshop draft together
*Thursday (10/2): FINAL COPY DUE
*Objective: Compose text with relevant specific details.
*Wednesday: Embedding quotes mini-lesson, time to ask me about essay issues
---Must PERFECT to earn points
---Reminder for 5th & 7th: MLA
*Thursday: Comma usage mini-lesson, time to ask me about essay issues
*Friday: Another mini-lesson, time to ask me about essay issues
*Monday (9/29): TYPED first COMPLETED draft due.
---Revision/editing
*Tuesday: Workshop draft together
*Thursday (10/2): FINAL COPY DUE
*Objective: Compose text with relevant specific details.
9/23/08
Tuesday, September 23rd
*2nd, 3rd Hours: Connections
*Today: drafting--chance to ask me about specific issues
---MLA information,
*Wednesday: Embedding quotes mini-lesson, time to ask me about essay issues
*Thursday: Comma usage mini-lesson, time to ask me about essay issues
*Friday: Another mini-lesson, time to ask me about essay issues
*Monday (9/29): TYPED first COMPLETED draft due.
---Revision/editing
*Tuesday: Workshop draft together
*Thursday (10/2): FINAL COPY DUE
*Objective: Compose text with a strong controlling idea & logical order.
*Today: drafting--chance to ask me about specific issues
---MLA information,
*Wednesday: Embedding quotes mini-lesson, time to ask me about essay issues
*Thursday: Comma usage mini-lesson, time to ask me about essay issues
*Friday: Another mini-lesson, time to ask me about essay issues
*Monday (9/29): TYPED first COMPLETED draft due.
---Revision/editing
*Tuesday: Workshop draft together
*Thursday (10/2): FINAL COPY DUE
*Objective: Compose text with a strong controlling idea & logical order.
9/22/08
Monday, September 22nd
*Today: drafting--chance to ask me about specific issues
---First draft requirements
---Plagiarism
*Tuesday: drafting--chance to ask me about specific issues
---MLA information,
*Wednesday: Embedding quotes mini-lesson, time to ask me about essay issues
*Thursday: Comma usage mini-lesson, time to ask me about essay issues
*Friday: Another mini-lesson, time to ask me about essay issues
*Monday (9/29): TYPED first COMPLETED draft due.
---Revision/editing
*Tuesday: Workshop draft together
*Thursday (10/2): FINAL COPY DUE
*Objective: Compose text with a strong controlling idea & logical order.
---First draft requirements
---Plagiarism
*Tuesday: drafting--chance to ask me about specific issues
---MLA information,
*Wednesday: Embedding quotes mini-lesson, time to ask me about essay issues
*Thursday: Comma usage mini-lesson, time to ask me about essay issues
*Friday: Another mini-lesson, time to ask me about essay issues
*Monday (9/29): TYPED first COMPLETED draft due.
---Revision/editing
*Tuesday: Workshop draft together
*Thursday (10/2): FINAL COPY DUE
*Objective: Compose text with a strong controlling idea & logical order.
9/19/08
Friday, September 19th
Today: Check outlines with me by end of class
---Plagiarism
*Monday: drafting--chance to ask me about specific issues
---First draft requirements
*Tuesday: drafting--chance to ask me about specific issues
---MLA information,
*Wednesday: Embedding quotes mini-lesson, time to ask me about essay issues
*Thursday: Comma usage mini-lesson, time to ask me about essay issues
*Friday: Another mini-lesson, time to ask me about essay issues
*Monday (9/29): TYPED first COMPLETED draft due.
---Revision/editing
*Tuesday: Workshop draft together
*Thursday (10/2): FINAL COPY DUE
*Objective: Compose text with a strong controlling idea & logical order.
---Plagiarism
*Monday: drafting--chance to ask me about specific issues
---First draft requirements
*Tuesday: drafting--chance to ask me about specific issues
---MLA information,
*Wednesday: Embedding quotes mini-lesson, time to ask me about essay issues
*Thursday: Comma usage mini-lesson, time to ask me about essay issues
*Friday: Another mini-lesson, time to ask me about essay issues
*Monday (9/29): TYPED first COMPLETED draft due.
---Revision/editing
*Tuesday: Workshop draft together
*Thursday (10/2): FINAL COPY DUE
*Objective: Compose text with a strong controlling idea & logical order.
9/16/08
Thursday, September 18th
*3rd Hour: Devries' Connection
*Essay-writing Plan
*Today: Topic Outlines--check ideas w/ me
---quantity, 5-paragraph format, plagiarism
*Friday: MUST have checked outlines with me by end of class
*Monday: drafting--chance to ask me about specific issues
---First draft requirements
*Tuesday: drafting--chance to ask me about specific issues
---MLA information,
*Wednesday: Embedding quotes mini-lesson, time to ask me about essay issues
*Thursday: Comma usage mini-lesson, time to ask me about essay issues
*Friday: Another mini-lesson, time to ask me about essay issues
*Monday (9/29): TYPED first COMPLETED draft due.
---Revision/editing
*Tuesday: Workshop draft together
*Thursday (10/2): FINAL COPY DUE
*Objective: Compose text with a strong controlling idea & logical order.
*Essay-writing Plan
*Today: Topic Outlines--check ideas w/ me
---quantity, 5-paragraph format, plagiarism
*Friday: MUST have checked outlines with me by end of class
*Monday: drafting--chance to ask me about specific issues
---First draft requirements
*Tuesday: drafting--chance to ask me about specific issues
---MLA information,
*Wednesday: Embedding quotes mini-lesson, time to ask me about essay issues
*Thursday: Comma usage mini-lesson, time to ask me about essay issues
*Friday: Another mini-lesson, time to ask me about essay issues
*Monday (9/29): TYPED first COMPLETED draft due.
---Revision/editing
*Tuesday: Workshop draft together
*Thursday (10/2): FINAL COPY DUE
*Objective: Compose text with a strong controlling idea & logical order.
Wednesday, September 17th
*Discuss 215-245/260-297
*Objective: Apply post-reading strategies to comprehend, interpret, analyze, and evaluate text
*Objective: Apply post-reading strategies to comprehend, interpret, analyze, and evaluate text
Tuesday, September 16th
*1st Hour: Tornado Drill--8:10
*2nd Hour: Hall's Connection
*Read 215-245/260-297
*Respond (if you need to)
---Discussion Wednesday
*Blogger Bonus: Share your impressions of the novel's ending.
*Objective: During reading, use strategies to self-monitor comprehension, question to clarify, reflect, & draw conclusions
*2nd Hour: Hall's Connection
*Read 215-245/260-297
*Respond (if you need to)
---Discussion Wednesday
*Blogger Bonus: Share your impressions of the novel's ending.
*Objective: During reading, use strategies to self-monitor comprehension, question to clarify, reflect, & draw conclusions
9/8/08
Monday, September 15th
*Discuss 186-215/225-260
*Next(last) Section: 215-245/260-297
---Discussion Wednesday
*Objective: Apply post-reading strategies to comprehend, interpret, analyze, and evaluate text
*Next(last) Section: 215-245/260-297
---Discussion Wednesday
*Objective: Apply post-reading strategies to comprehend, interpret, analyze, and evaluate text
9/3/08
Friday, September 12th
*3rd Hour: Cissi's Connection
*Sub Report
*Fair Warning: Attendance
*Take Formative Assessment
---Miss no more than one = +5pts
*Read 186-215/225-260
*Respond (if you want/need to)
---Discussion Monday
*Sub Report
*Fair Warning: Attendance
*Take Formative Assessment
---Miss no more than one = +5pts
*Read 186-215/225-260
*Respond (if you want/need to)
---Discussion Monday
Thursday, September 11th
*In small groups (for each question), 100 words, 2 quotes from any part of novel
---1) Why were Winston and Julia arrested? Aside from their crime, what have they done that is dangerous to the party?
---2) What happens to the paperweight? How is that important?
*Next Section: 186-215/225-260
---Discussion Monday
---1) Why were Winston and Julia arrested? Aside from their crime, what have they done that is dangerous to the party?
---2) What happens to the paperweight? How is that important?
*Next Section: 186-215/225-260
---Discussion Monday
Wednesday, September 10th
*No Class: College planning assembly
*Meet in Auditorium
---DO NOT COME TO THIS ROOM
*Meet in Auditorium
---DO NOT COME TO THIS ROOM
Tuesday, September 9th
*Read 166-185/201-224
*Respond (if you want)
*Discussion Thursday
*MEET IN AUDITORIUM TOMORROW
*Objective: During reading, use strategies to self-monitor comprehension, question to clarify, reflect, & draw conclusions
*Respond (if you want)
*Discussion Thursday
*MEET IN AUDITORIUM TOMORROW
*Objective: During reading, use strategies to self-monitor comprehension, question to clarify, reflect, & draw conclusions
Monday, September 8th
*Info: Essay Prompt
*Discuss 138-165/167-201
*Next section: 166-185/201-224
*Discussion Thursday
*Blogger Bonus: Should people be concerned about the trend toward more and more surveillance in today's society?
*Objective: Apply post-reading strategies to comprehend, interpret, analyze, and evaluate text
*Discuss 138-165/167-201
*Next section: 166-185/201-224
*Discussion Thursday
*Blogger Bonus: Should people be concerned about the trend toward more and more surveillance in today's society?
*Objective: Apply post-reading strategies to comprehend, interpret, analyze, and evaluate text
Friday, September 5th
*2nd Hour: Robertson's Connection
*Read: _Parade_ article
*Small groups: 100 words--1 quote from novel, 1 from article
---"Was Orwell's vision/warning for the future accurate? In what ways did he perhaps go too far?"
*Share responses
*Info: Formal Essay
*Discuss 138-165/167-201 Monday
*Objective: Compare, contrast, analyze, and evaluate connections between text and (our) world
*Read: _Parade_ article
*Small groups: 100 words--1 quote from novel, 1 from article
---"Was Orwell's vision/warning for the future accurate? In what ways did he perhaps go too far?"
*Share responses
*Info: Formal Essay
*Discuss 138-165/167-201 Monday
*Objective: Compare, contrast, analyze, and evaluate connections between text and (our) world
Thursday, September 4th
*1st Hour: Larsen's Connection
*5th Hour: Penrose's Connection
*Discuss 105-138/127-167
---Small-group discussion
---Full-group sharing
*Next Section: 138-165/167-201
---Discussion Monday
*Objective: Use details from the text to analyze character
*5th Hour: Penrose's Connection
*Discuss 105-138/127-167
---Small-group discussion
---Full-group sharing
*Next Section: 138-165/167-201
---Discussion Monday
*Objective: Use details from the text to analyze character
Wednesday, September 3rd
*Essay Test
---Due at end of hour
*Next Section: 105-138/127-167
---Discussion tomorrow
*Objective: Fully explain and support your ideas about the literature by effectively utilizing the text, including well-chosen examples and quotations
---Due at end of hour
*Next Section: 105-138/127-167
---Discussion tomorrow
*Objective: Fully explain and support your ideas about the literature by effectively utilizing the text, including well-chosen examples and quotations
9/2/08
Tuesday, September 2nd
*3rd Hour: Songer's Connection
*7th Hour: Wherle's Connection
*Info: Essay Test (Wednesday)
*Next Section: 105-138/127-167
-----Discussion Thursday
*7th Hour: Wherle's Connection
*Info: Essay Test (Wednesday)
*Next Section: 105-138/127-167
-----Discussion Thursday
8/29/08
Friday, August 29
*2nd Hour: Woods's Connection
*3rd Hour: Nettles' Connection
*7th Hour: Barr's Connection
*Discuss 88-105/105-126
*Next Section: 105-138/127-167
-----Discussion Thursday
*3rd Hour: Nettles' Connection
*7th Hour: Barr's Connection
*Discuss 88-105/105-126
*Next Section: 105-138/127-167
-----Discussion Thursday
8/28/08
Thursday, August 28th
*3rd Hour: Intruder Drill (9:25)
*Churches of London
*Read 88-105/105-126
*Discussion Tomorrow
*Objective: Make connections between literature and its historical period and culture
*Churches of London
*Read 88-105/105-126
*Discussion Tomorrow
*Objective: Make connections between literature and its historical period and culture
8/22/08
Wednesday, August 27th
*Discuss 60-87/69-104
*Next Section: 88-105/105-126
*Discussion Friday
*Objective: Apply post-reading strategies to comprehend, interpret, analyze, and evaluate text
*Next Section: 88-105/105-126
*Discussion Friday
*Objective: Apply post-reading strategies to comprehend, interpret, analyze, and evaluate text
Tuesday, August 26th
*Assignment Details: Connections
*Read pp. 60-87 (dark)/pp. 69-104 (light)
*Respond (if you want)
*Discussion Tomorrow
*Blogger Bonus: What do we learn about the Proles in this section of the reading?
*Objective: During reading, use strategies to self-monitor comprehension, question to clarify, reflect, & draw conclusions
*Read pp. 60-87 (dark)/pp. 69-104 (light)
*Respond (if you want)
*Discussion Tomorrow
*Blogger Bonus: What do we learn about the Proles in this section of the reading?
*Objective: During reading, use strategies to self-monitor comprehension, question to clarify, reflect, & draw conclusions
Monday, August 25th
*Discuss 34-60/37-69
*(last 10 minutes) Assignment Details: Connections
*Next Section: 60-87/69-104
*Discussion Wednesday
*Objective: Apply post-reading strategies to comprehend, interpret, analyze, and evaluate text
*(last 10 minutes) Assignment Details: Connections
*Next Section: 60-87/69-104
*Discussion Wednesday
*Objective: Apply post-reading strategies to comprehend, interpret, analyze, and evaluate text
8/14/08
Friday, August 22nd
*Notes: Carnivale
*Read pp. 34-60 (dark)/pp. 37-69 (light)
*Respond (if you want)
*Discussion Monday
*Blogger Bonus: How did our first discussion go yesterday? What are the positives of learning that way? What are the drawbacks? What can we do, next time, to improve the experience?
*Objective: During reading, use strategies to self-monitor comprehension, question to clarify, reflect, & draw conclusions
*Read pp. 34-60 (dark)/pp. 37-69 (light)
*Respond (if you want)
*Discussion Monday
*Blogger Bonus: How did our first discussion go yesterday? What are the positives of learning that way? What are the drawbacks? What can we do, next time, to improve the experience?
*Objective: During reading, use strategies to self-monitor comprehension, question to clarify, reflect, & draw conclusions
Thursday, August 21st
*Check responses (of those who chose to respond this time)
*Discuss pp. 5-34/1-37
*Next section: pp. 34-60 (dark)/pp. 37-69 (light)---Discussion Monday
*Objective: Apply post-reading strategies to comprehend, interpret, analyze, and evaluate text
*Discuss pp. 5-34/1-37
*Next section: pp. 34-60 (dark)/pp. 37-69 (light)---Discussion Monday
*Objective: Apply post-reading strategies to comprehend, interpret, analyze, and evaluate text
Wednesday, August 20th
*Continue reading pp. 5-34 (dark)/pp. 1-37 (light)--discussion tomorrow.
*Respond (if you want)
*Objective: During reading, use strategies to self-monitor comprehension, question to clarify, reflect, & draw conclusions
*Respond (if you want)
*Objective: During reading, use strategies to self-monitor comprehension, question to clarify, reflect, & draw conclusions
Tuesday, August 19th
*New Seats
*Assignment Details: Reading Responses & Discussion Grade
*Return/Discuss response to first 6 paragraphs
*HW: Read pp. 5-34 (dark)/pp. 1-37 (light)
--will have tomorrow to finish/respond (if you want)
--discussion Thursday
*Objective: Use details from the text to evaluate the effect of tone
*Assignment Details: Reading Responses & Discussion Grade
*Return/Discuss response to first 6 paragraphs
*HW: Read pp. 5-34 (dark)/pp. 1-37 (light)
--will have tomorrow to finish/respond (if you want)
--discussion Thursday
*Objective: Use details from the text to evaluate the effect of tone
Monday, August 18th
*(~5 min) Talk in groups
*Present Quick & Dirty research
*Objective: Make connections between literature and its historical period and culture
*Present Quick & Dirty research
*Objective: Make connections between literature and its historical period and culture
8/7/08
Friday, August 15th
*Meet in library
*Quick & Dirty research
*HW: Finish Research (if necessary)
*OBJECTIVE: Make connections between literature and its historical period and culture
*Quick & Dirty research
*HW: Finish Research (if necessary)
*OBJECTIVE: Make connections between literature and its historical period and culture
Thursday, August 14th
1st Hour: Signature Pages
*Reminder: Have supplies by Monday
*Read first 6 paragraphs of 1984: In a well-written, well-organized paragraph, explain how Orwell uses diction, figurative language, and/or imagery in _1984_'s opening to help characterize his vision of the future. Use and cite examples to support your opinion.
*Assignment Details: Quick & Dirty
*Form Groups, make plan
*Meet in library tomorrow
*Blogger Bonus: Based your first impressions of _1984_, what are your expectations for the novel?
*Objectives: Use details from the text evaluate the effect of tone
*Reminder: Have supplies by Monday
*Read first 6 paragraphs of 1984: In a well-written, well-organized paragraph, explain how Orwell uses diction, figurative language, and/or imagery in _1984_'s opening to help characterize his vision of the future. Use and cite examples to support your opinion.
*Assignment Details: Quick & Dirty
*Form Groups, make plan
*Meet in library tomorrow
*Blogger Bonus: Based your first impressions of _1984_, what are your expectations for the novel?
*Objectives: Use details from the text evaluate the effect of tone
Wednesday, August 13th
*1st Hour: Signature Pages
*More COC
*Info Cards
*Timed Write--10 mins
---Define "progress" in your own words.
---Imagine life in 2050. What do you expect it to look like?
*Discuss responses
*Novel Checkout
*Objective: We will establish some common ground before beginning _1984_.
*More COC
*Info Cards
*Timed Write--10 mins
---Define "progress" in your own words.
---Imagine life in 2050. What do you expect it to look like?
*Discuss responses
*Novel Checkout
*Objective: We will establish some common ground before beginning _1984_.
Tuesday, August 12th
*Review COC
*Review Syllabus
*Details: Blogger Bonuses
*Blogger Bonus: Use this sentence fragment as a jumping off point: " This year, I hope my English class . . . " Be as honest as you dare.
*Review Syllabus
*Details: Blogger Bonuses
*Blogger Bonus: Use this sentence fragment as a jumping off point: " This year, I hope my English class . . . " Be as honest as you dare.
5/28/08
Friday, May 30th
*Final Exam: 4c5b Hour
--Write TEST # next to NAME on scantron sheet.
--When finished, bring all testing materials to my desk.
--Write TEST # next to NAME on scantron sheet.
--When finished, bring all testing materials to my desk.
Thursday, May 29th
*Final Exam: 3rd Hour
--Write TEST # next to NAME on scantron sheet.
--When finished, bring all testing materials to my desk.
--Write TEST # next to NAME on scantron sheet.
--When finished, bring all testing materials to my desk.
5/27/08
Wednesday, May 28th
*Final Exam: 2nd & 6th Hours
--Write TEST # next to NAME on scantron sheet.
--When finished, bring all testing materials to my desk.
--Write TEST # next to NAME on scantron sheet.
--When finished, bring all testing materials to my desk.
5/23/08
5/21/08
5/20/08
5/19/08
Monday, May 19th
*Return Options Projects
*Overview: Exam skills
*Review: Sonnet 73 (p. 226)
---answer and discuss MC questions
*Overview: Exam skills
*Review: Sonnet 73 (p. 226)
---answer and discuss MC questions
5/16/08
5/15/08
5/14/08
Wednesday, May 14th
*Constructed Response Final: Day 2 of 2
---have out only paper and pen/pencil
---you MAY write on prompt
---you MAY use dictionaries & thesauruses
*End of hour
---collect all materials
---have out only paper and pen/pencil
---you MAY write on prompt
---you MAY use dictionaries & thesauruses
*End of hour
---collect all materials
5/13/08
Tuesday, May 13th
*Constructed Response Final: Day 1 of 2
---have out only paper and pen/pencil
---you MAY write on prompt
---you MAY use dictionaries & thesauruses
*End of hour
---collect all materials
---have out only paper and pen/pencil
---you MAY write on prompt
---you MAY use dictionaries & thesauruses
*End of hour
---collect all materials
5/12/08
5/9/08
5/8/08
Thursday, May 8th
*Review: Analysis of poetry
Monday: Present Analyses, discuss poem, return essay tests
Tuesday: Constructed Response Final
Monday: Present Analyses, discuss poem, return essay tests
Tuesday: Constructed Response Final
5/7/08
5/6/08
Tuesday, May 6th
*Collect Canto V assignment
*Read p. 537, "Background"
*Read the selection from Voltaire's _Candide_, pp. 538-540
*HW: As you read, use the organizer to record an example of each of the following: exaggeration, understatement, and irony. Explain how each develops the satire in the story.
*Read p. 537, "Background"
*Read the selection from Voltaire's _Candide_, pp. 538-540
*HW: As you read, use the organizer to record an example of each of the following: exaggeration, understatement, and irony. Explain how each develops the satire in the story.
5/5/08
Monday, May 5th
*Check Pope assignment
*Review "Rape of the Lock"
*Read Canto V
*Answer "Shaping Intepretations" #8 in a well-written, well-organized paragraph, using evidence from the text to support your claim.
*Review "Rape of the Lock"
*Read Canto V
*Answer "Shaping Intepretations" #8 in a well-written, well-organized paragraph, using evidence from the text to support your claim.
5/2/08
Friday, May 2nd
*Read p. 526: "Elements of Literature" & "Background"
*Read Canto III and find three passages which seem satirical (which seem to mock the seriousness of these people or this situation). For each, explain how the satire is working.
*Use the graphic organizer to complete this assignment.
*Read Canto III and find three passages which seem satirical (which seem to mock the seriousness of these people or this situation). For each, explain how the satire is working.
*Use the graphic organizer to complete this assignment.
5/1/08
4/30/08
Wednesday, April 30th
*Work Day on Options Project
*Options Project: Due TOMORROW, May 1st
*10 Bonus Points for presentation--show artifact and briefly explain
*Sign up to present!
*Options Project: Due TOMORROW, May 1st
*10 Bonus Points for presentation--show artifact and briefly explain
*Sign up to present!
4/29/08
Tuesday, April 29th
*Work Day on Options Project
*Tomorrow will be a work-day, too.
*Options Project: Due Thursday, May 1st
*10 Bonus Points for presentation--show artifact and briefly explain
*Sign up to present!
*Tomorrow will be a work-day, too.
*Options Project: Due Thursday, May 1st
*10 Bonus Points for presentation--show artifact and briefly explain
*Sign up to present!
Monday, April 28th
*Work Day on Options Project
*Options Project: Due Thursday, May 1st
*10 Bonus Points for presentation--show artifact and briefly explain
*Sign up to present!
*Options Project: Due Thursday, May 1st
*10 Bonus Points for presentation--show artifact and briefly explain
*Sign up to present!
4/25/08
Friday, April 25th
*View _Gulliver's_ through __________
Options Project: Due May 1st
Work Days: Monday & Tuesday, 4/28-29
10 Bonus Points for presentation--show artifact and briefly explain
Options Project: Due May 1st
Work Days: Monday & Tuesday, 4/28-29
10 Bonus Points for presentation--show artifact and briefly explain
4/24/08
Thursday, April 24th
*View Gulliver's through _______
*Last 5-10 minutes: Has any of Swift's satire been maintained? If so, what aspects of society are being satirized in the FILM?
Options Project: Due May 1st
Work Days: Monday & Tuesday, 4/28-29
10 Bonus Points for presentation--show artifact and briefly explain
*Last 5-10 minutes: Has any of Swift's satire been maintained? If so, what aspects of society are being satirized in the FILM?
Options Project: Due May 1st
Work Days: Monday & Tuesday, 4/28-29
10 Bonus Points for presentation--show artifact and briefly explain
4/23/08
Wednesday, April 23rd
*Check answers to section #2 of Gulliver's
*Discuss
*View Gulliver's through 24:12
Options Project: Due May 1st
Work Days: Monday & Tuesday, 4/28-29
10 Bonus Points for presentation--show artifact and briefly explain
*Discuss
*View Gulliver's through 24:12
Options Project: Due May 1st
Work Days: Monday & Tuesday, 4/28-29
10 Bonus Points for presentation--show artifact and briefly explain
4/22/08
Tuesday, April 22nd
*Read pp. 497-99
*Answer the following: Point, Quote, Explanation (ACE)
1) How would you describe Gulliver's attitude toward the Brobdingangians?
2) During Gulliver's journey to Lilliput, he looks down on the inhabitants, but in Brobdingnag he is looked down upon. What THEME emerges from this juxtaposition?
3) What evidence suggests that Gulliver is learning little from his experiences in Brobdingnag?
Options Project: Due May 1st
Work Days: Monday & Tuesday, 4/28-29
*Answer the following: Point, Quote, Explanation (ACE)
1) How would you describe Gulliver's attitude toward the Brobdingangians?
2) During Gulliver's journey to Lilliput, he looks down on the inhabitants, but in Brobdingnag he is looked down upon. What THEME emerges from this juxtaposition?
3) What evidence suggests that Gulliver is learning little from his experiences in Brobdingnag?
Options Project: Due May 1st
Work Days: Monday & Tuesday, 4/28-29
4/21/08
Monday, April 21st
*(on the way in) Grab a book
*Lit. Circles Feedback
*Check _Gulliver's_ response
*In small groups, develop a written response (same sort) that represents the best of your group's ideas
*Share responses
*Discuss specific passages
Options Project Due--May 1st
*Lit. Circles Feedback
*Check _Gulliver's_ response
*In small groups, develop a written response (same sort) that represents the best of your group's ideas
*Share responses
*Discuss specific passages
Options Project Due--May 1st
4/18/08
Friday, April 18th
*Read p. 486 and list 5 things you learned about Swift that may be important/useful in making sense of his writings.
*Discuss
*Read pp. 488-94; you may not have time to finish the writing below, so take notes as you read
*HW: In a well-written, well-organized paragraph, respond to the following: What aspects of society does Swift seem to be satirizing in this section? Hint: Consider the Lilliputians symbolic of society in general.
*Discuss
*Read pp. 488-94; you may not have time to finish the writing below, so take notes as you read
*HW: In a well-written, well-organized paragraph, respond to the following: What aspects of society does Swift seem to be satirizing in this section? Hint: Consider the Lilliputians symbolic of society in general.
4/17/08
Thursday, April 17th
*Collect Group Projects
*Irony Definitions in notebook
*Irony video
*Group Brainstorming
*Satire Definition in notebook
*Irony Definitions in notebook
*Irony video
*Group Brainstorming
*Satire Definition in notebook
4/16/08
Wednesday, April 16th
*Work on Group/Options Project
*Thurs (4/17): GROUP PROJECTS DUE AT start OF CLASS
*Thurs (4/17): GROUP PROJECTS DUE AT start OF CLASS
Tuesday, April 15th
*Work on Group/Options Project
*Wed (30 min): Work on Group/Options Project
*Thurs (4/17): GROUP PROJECTS DUE AT start OF CLASS
*Wed (30 min): Work on Group/Options Project
*Thurs (4/17): GROUP PROJECTS DUE AT start OF CLASS
4/14/08
Monday, April 14th
*Discussion #4 (cont'd)
--worth 5 (not 10) points
--written notes from today will be fine
Tues (35 min): Work on Group/Options Project
Wed (30 min): Work on Group/Options Project
Thurs (4/17): GROUP PROJECTS DUE AT start OF CLASS
--worth 5 (not 10) points
--written notes from today will be fine
Tues (35 min): Work on Group/Options Project
Wed (30 min): Work on Group/Options Project
Thurs (4/17): GROUP PROJECTS DUE AT start OF CLASS
4/11/08
Friday, April 11th
*Discussion #4
--questions and responses due
--worth 5 (not 10) points
Mon (35 min): Discussion #4 (cont'd)
--worth 5 (not 10) points
--no preparation required
Tues (35 min): Work on Group/Options Project
Wed (30 min): Work on Group/Options Project
Thurs (4/17): GROUP PROJECTS DUE
--questions and responses due
--worth 5 (not 10) points
Mon (35 min): Discussion #4 (cont'd)
--worth 5 (not 10) points
--no preparation required
Tues (35 min): Work on Group/Options Project
Wed (30 min): Work on Group/Options Project
Thurs (4/17): GROUP PROJECTS DUE
4/10/08
Thursday, April 10th
*Reading Day (work on responses)
Fri (30 min): Discussion #4
--questions and responses due
--worth 5 (not 10) points
Mon (35 min): Discussion #4 (cont'd)
--worth 5 (not 10) points
--no preparation required
Tues (35 min): Work on Group/Options Project
Wed (30 min): Work on Group/Options Project
Thurs (4/17): GROUP PROJECTS DUE
Fri (30 min): Discussion #4
--questions and responses due
--worth 5 (not 10) points
Mon (35 min): Discussion #4 (cont'd)
--worth 5 (not 10) points
--no preparation required
Tues (35 min): Work on Group/Options Project
Wed (30 min): Work on Group/Options Project
Thurs (4/17): GROUP PROJECTS DUE
4/9/08
Wednesday, April 9th
*Work on Group Project
Thurs (35 min): Reading Day (work on responses)
Fri (30 min): Discussion #4
--questions and responses due
--worth 5 (not 10) points
Mon (35 min): Discussion #4 (cont'd)
--worth 5 (not 10) points
Tues (35 min): Work on Group/Options Project
Wed (30 min): Work on Group/Options Project
Thurs (4/17): GROUP PROJECTS DUE
Thurs (35 min): Reading Day (work on responses)
Fri (30 min): Discussion #4
--questions and responses due
--worth 5 (not 10) points
Mon (35 min): Discussion #4 (cont'd)
--worth 5 (not 10) points
Tues (35 min): Work on Group/Options Project
Wed (30 min): Work on Group/Options Project
Thurs (4/17): GROUP PROJECTS DUE
4/8/08
Tuesday, April 8th
*Reading Day
Wed (30 min): Work on Group Project
Thurs (35 min): Reading Day (work on responses)
Fri (30 min): Discussion #4
--questions and responses due
--worth 5 (not 10) points
Mon (35 min): Discussion #4 (cont'd)
--worth 5 (not 10) points
Tues: (35 min): Work on Group/Options Project
Wed (30 min): Work on Group Project
Thurs (35 min): Reading Day (work on responses)
Fri (30 min): Discussion #4
--questions and responses due
--worth 5 (not 10) points
Mon (35 min): Discussion #4 (cont'd)
--worth 5 (not 10) points
Tues: (35 min): Work on Group/Options Project
4/7/08
Monday, April 7th
*Discussion #3
--questions and response due
*Last 5 minutes: Info on Options Project
--NOT due on calendar's date
--Due 5/1
Tue: Reading Day
Wed (30 min): Work on Group Project
Thurs (35 min): Reading Day (work on responses)
Fri (30 min): Discussion #4
--questions and responses due
--worth 5 (not 10) points
Mon (35 min): Work on Group/Options Project
--questions and response due
*Last 5 minutes: Info on Options Project
--NOT due on calendar's date
--Due 5/1
Tue: Reading Day
Wed (30 min): Work on Group Project
Thurs (35 min): Reading Day (work on responses)
Fri (30 min): Discussion #4
--questions and responses due
--worth 5 (not 10) points
Mon (35 min): Work on Group/Options Project
4/4/08
Friday, April 4th
*Reading Day (work on responses)
Mon: Discussion #3
--questions and response due
Tue: Reading Day
Wed (30 min period): Work on Group Project
Thurs (35 min period): Reading Day (work on responses)
Fri (30 min period): Discussion #4
--questions and responses due
--worth 5 (not 10) points
Mon: Discussion #3
--questions and response due
Tue: Reading Day
Wed (30 min period): Work on Group Project
Thurs (35 min period): Reading Day (work on responses)
Fri (30 min period): Discussion #4
--questions and responses due
--worth 5 (not 10) points
4/3/08
Thursday, April 3rd
*Begin work on Group Project
Fri: Reading Day (work on responses)
Mon: Discussion #3
--questions and response due
Tue: Reading Day
Wed (30 min period): Work on Group Project
Thurs (35 min period): Reading Day (work on responses)
Fri: Reading Day (work on responses)
Mon: Discussion #3
--questions and response due
Tue: Reading Day
Wed (30 min period): Work on Group Project
Thurs (35 min period): Reading Day (work on responses)
4/2/08
Wednesday, April 2nd
*Reading Day
Thurs: Begin work on Group Project
Fri: Reading Day (work on responses)
Mon: Discussion #3
--questions and response due
Tue: Reading Day
Thurs: Begin work on Group Project
Fri: Reading Day (work on responses)
Mon: Discussion #3
--questions and response due
Tue: Reading Day
4/1/08
Tuesday, April 1st
*Discussion #2
--questions and response due
Wed: Reading Day
Thurs: Begin work on Group Project
Fri: Reading Day (work on responses)
Mon: Discussion #3
--questions and response due
--questions and response due
Wed: Reading Day
Thurs: Begin work on Group Project
Fri: Reading Day (work on responses)
Mon: Discussion #3
--questions and response due
3/31/08
Monday, March 31st
Mon: Reading Day (work on responses)
Tue: Discussion #2
--questions and response due
Wed: Reading Day
Thurs: Begin work on Group Project
Fri: Reading Day (work on responses)
Tue: Discussion #2
--questions and response due
Wed: Reading Day
Thurs: Begin work on Group Project
Fri: Reading Day (work on responses)
3/28/08
Friday, March 28th
*In Lit. Circles: Characterization Web
--Everyone writes, only turn in ONE
*Group Project Explanation
Mon: Reading Day (work on responses)
Tue: Discussion #2--questions and response due
Wed: Reading Day
Thurs: Begin work on Group Project
Fri: Reading Day (work on responses)
--Everyone writes, only turn in ONE
*Group Project Explanation
Mon: Reading Day (work on responses)
Tue: Discussion #2--questions and response due
Wed: Reading Day
Thurs: Begin work on Group Project
Fri: Reading Day (work on responses)
3/27/08
Thursday, March 27th
*Reading Day
Fri: Group Project Explanation
Mon: Reading Day (work on responses)
Tue: Discussion #2
--questions and response due
Wed: Reading Day
Thurs: Begin work on Group Project
Fri: Reading Day (work on responses)
Fri: Group Project Explanation
Mon: Reading Day (work on responses)
Tue: Discussion #2
--questions and response due
Wed: Reading Day
Thurs: Begin work on Group Project
Fri: Reading Day (work on responses)
3/26/08
Wednesday, March 26th
*Remember roles/norms!
*10pts: Discussion of 1st quarter (see scoring guide)
*10pts: Response Due (I will check at your desk)
*5pts: Discussion-questions due (I will check at your desk)
*End of class: collect responses
Thur: Reading Day
Fri: Group Project Explanation
*10pts: Discussion of 1st quarter (see scoring guide)
*10pts: Response Due (I will check at your desk)
*5pts: Discussion-questions due (I will check at your desk)
*End of class: collect responses
Thur: Reading Day
Fri: Group Project Explanation
3/24/08
Tuesday, March 25th
*Reading Day
Wed: Discussion of 1st quarter
---Response Due
---Discussion-questions due
Thur: Reading Day
Fri: Group Project Explanation
Wed: Discussion of 1st quarter
---Response Due
---Discussion-questions due
Thur: Reading Day
Fri: Group Project Explanation
Monday, March 24th
*Get books to absentees
*Reading Day
Tue: Reading Day
Wed: Discussion of 1st quarter
---Response Due
---Discussion-questions due
Thur: Reading Day
Fri: Group Project Explanation
*Reading Day
Tue: Reading Day
Wed: Discussion of 1st quarter
---Response Due
---Discussion-questions due
Thur: Reading Day
Fri: Group Project Explanation
3/12/08
Thursday, March 13th
*Absentee Essay Tests
*Absentee Novel Choices
*Info: Responses & Discussions
*In circles (on a single piece of paper):
---quarter your book (everyone write this down)
---set 5-10 norms ("Thou shalt" or "Thou shalt not")
---set roles for first discussion
*Turn that in to me
*Meanwhile: Check out novels
*Absentee Novel Choices
*Info: Responses & Discussions
*In circles (on a single piece of paper):
---quarter your book (everyone write this down)
---set 5-10 norms ("Thou shalt" or "Thou shalt not")
---set roles for first discussion
*Turn that in to me
*Meanwhile: Check out novels
3/11/08
Tuesday, March 11th
*Poetry Essay Test--Begin NOW.
*Meanwhile, I'll check your test materials.
*How long does it need to be? 50 minutes long.
*Meanwhile, I'll check your test materials.
*How long does it need to be? 50 minutes long.
3/10/08
3/7/08
Friday, March 7th
*Check "Joy" & "Sorrow" response
*Discuss
*Review poetry quiz
*Info: in-class essay
*Monday: Work-day to prepare for essay.
*Tuesday: In-class essay
*Discuss
*Review poetry quiz
*Info: in-class essay
*Monday: Work-day to prepare for essay.
*Tuesday: In-class essay
3/6/08
Thursday, March 6th
*Check "Lamb" & "Tyger" response
*Discuss
*Read "Infant Joy" & "Infant Sorrow"
*1/2 page: Why does Blake write these poems in pairs? In other words, can you see any advantage in doing so?
*Discuss
*Read "Infant Joy" & "Infant Sorrow"
*1/2 page: Why does Blake write these poems in pairs? In other words, can you see any advantage in doing so?
3/5/08
Wednesday, March 5th
*Check "Cloud" work
*review Crane quiz
*Discuss "Cloud" and answer to question
*William Blake's prints
*Read "Lamb" & "Tyger" together
*1/2 page: Based on BOTH of these poems, explain Blake's ideas about God.
*review Crane quiz
*Discuss "Cloud" and answer to question
*William Blake's prints
*Read "Lamb" & "Tyger" together
*1/2 page: Based on BOTH of these poems, explain Blake's ideas about God.
3/3/08
Monday, March 3rd
*Absentee quizzes
*Review "Tables Turned" bonus
*Read "I wandered lonely as a cloud", do vocab, and complete 5-entry dialogue journal.
*Also, answer the following in at least 1/2 page of writing: Is this poetry completely obsolete? What place or purpose, if any, does Wordsworth's poetry have in today's day and age? Explain.
*Review "Tables Turned" bonus
*Read "I wandered lonely as a cloud", do vocab, and complete 5-entry dialogue journal.
*Also, answer the following in at least 1/2 page of writing: Is this poetry completely obsolete? What place or purpose, if any, does Wordsworth's poetry have in today's day and age? Explain.
2/28/08
Friday, February 29th
*Check/discuss "The Tables Turned"
*"War is Kind"--20 pts (2 per item)
*Collect & discuss answers (time-permitting)
*"War is Kind"--20 pts (2 per item)
*Collect & discuss answers (time-permitting)
2/27/08
Thursday, February 28th
*Collect stray _Hamlet_ books
*Discuss Wordsworth's bio
*Read "The Tables Turned", do vocab, and answer questions.
*Review/discuss
*Discuss Wordsworth's bio
*Read "The Tables Turned", do vocab, and answer questions.
*Review/discuss
2/26/08
Wednesday, February 27th
*Check "Autumn Song" questions & vocab
*Collect _Hamlet_ books
*Discuss "Autumn Song"
*Author Bio: William Wordsworth
*Collect _Hamlet_ books
*Discuss "Autumn Song"
*Author Bio: William Wordsworth
Tuesday, February 26th
*Collect late essays
*Check dialogue journals
*Discuss "A Carcass"
*Read "Autumn Song," look up unfamiliar words, and then answer questions
*Check dialogue journals
*Discuss "A Carcass"
*Read "Autumn Song," look up unfamiliar words, and then answer questions
2/25/08
Monday, February 25th
*Turn in _Hamlet_ Essays
*Read "A Carcass" and . . .
--Use the dictionary to define any unfamiliar words
--Complete dialogue journal of your reading: 5 entries
*Due tomorrow.
*Read "A Carcass" and . . .
--Use the dictionary to define any unfamiliar words
--Complete dialogue journal of your reading: 5 entries
*Due tomorrow.
2/19/08
Wednesday, February 20th
*View Simpsons' _Hamlet_ again?
*Author Intro: Baudelaire
*Final Draft Due Friday, 2/22
*Author Intro: Baudelaire
*Final Draft Due Friday, 2/22
Tuesday, February 19th
*Check transition wksts
*Review
*Trade drafts w/ neighbor, read essay, mark text
1) choppy
2) transition needed
*Final Draft Due Friday, 2/22
*Review
*Trade drafts w/ neighbor, read essay, mark text
1) choppy
2) transition needed
*Final Draft Due Friday, 2/22
2/15/08
2/14/08
Thursday, February 14th
*Check First Drafts of those who did not have it yesterday
*Peer Editing Experts (last day in class)
*Final Draft Due Friday, 2/22
*Peer Editing Experts (last day in class)
*Final Draft Due Friday, 2/22
2/13/08
Wednesday, February 13th
*Check First Drafts (Since we set this due date almost two weeks ago, YES, they're still due today)
*Check for the following: underline play, (IV.4.123-45), sentences that start with FANBOYS or formal connectors, contractions.
*Peer Editing Experts (SHOULD roll over into tomorrow)
*Final Draft Due Friday, 2/22
*Check for the following: underline play, (IV.4.123-45), sentences that start with FANBOYS or formal connectors, contractions.
*Peer Editing Experts (SHOULD roll over into tomorrow)
*Final Draft Due Friday, 2/22
2/11/08
Monday, February 11th
*Guided Practice: Semicolon or Colon?
*Independent Practice: Semicolon or Colon?
*COMPLETED first draft due-Wednesday, 2/13
*Final Copy Due-Friday, 2/22
*Independent Practice: Semicolon or Colon?
*COMPLETED first draft due-Wednesday, 2/13
*Final Copy Due-Friday, 2/22
2/7/08
Friday, February 8th
*Check 14 sentences
*Post them around the room; evaluate/discuss
*COMPLETED first draft due-Wednesday, 2/13
*Final Copy Due-Friday, 2/22
*Post them around the room; evaluate/discuss
*COMPLETED first draft due-Wednesday, 2/13
*Final Copy Due-Friday, 2/22
Thursday, February 7th
4c5b & 6th Hours
*Notes: Colons & Semicolons
*Check topic outlines while . . .
*HW: Compose 2 sentences using each of the rules (for both colons and semicolons), for a total of 14 sentences.
2nd & 3rd Hours
*(3rd Hour: finish checking topic outlines)
*Work Day on Essay
*COMPLETED first draft due-Wednesday, 2/13
*Final Copy Due-Friday, 2/22
*Notes: Colons & Semicolons
*Check topic outlines while . . .
*HW: Compose 2 sentences using each of the rules (for both colons and semicolons), for a total of 14 sentences.
2nd & 3rd Hours
*(3rd Hour: finish checking topic outlines)
*Work Day on Essay
*COMPLETED first draft due-Wednesday, 2/13
*Final Copy Due-Friday, 2/22
2/6/08
Wednesday, February 6th
4c5b & 6th Hours (sub)
*Work Day on Essay
2nd & 3rd Hours
*Notes: Colons & Semicolons
*Check topic outlines while . . .
*HW: Compose 2 sentences using each of the rules (for both colons and semicolons), for a total of 14 sentences.
*COMPLETED first draft due-Wednesday, 2/13
*Final Copy Due-Friday, 2/22
*Work Day on Essay
2nd & 3rd Hours
*Notes: Colons & Semicolons
*Check topic outlines while . . .
*HW: Compose 2 sentences using each of the rules (for both colons and semicolons), for a total of 14 sentences.
*COMPLETED first draft due-Wednesday, 2/13
*Final Copy Due-Friday, 2/22
2/4/08
Tuesday, February 5th
*Work-day on Topic Outlines, due tomorrow
*COMPLETED first draft due-Wednesday, 2/13
*Final Copy Due-Friday, 2/22
*COMPLETED first draft due-Wednesday, 2/13
*Final Copy Due-Friday, 2/22
2/3/08
Monday, February 4th
*Return Essays: Questions today or schedule conference?
*Hand back essay brainstorming
*Organization:
*Hand back essay brainstorming
*Organization:
- 1 theme, conflicts/characters/events/situations
- several themes, prove each
1/30/08
Thursday, January 31st
*Look @ the prompt
*"What the play has to say" = theme = the play's underlying message
*4 groups, each one assigned a prompt
*15 minutes: Brainstorm and list any events, scenes, characters, conflicts, etc. that are relevant to that topic.
*10 minutes: Brainstorm and list the play's themes that relate to your group's topic.
*Make today's work legible. I'm going to compile it, reproduce it, and distribute it to my classes.
*"What the play has to say" = theme = the play's underlying message
*4 groups, each one assigned a prompt
*15 minutes: Brainstorm and list any events, scenes, characters, conflicts, etc. that are relevant to that topic.
*10 minutes: Brainstorm and list the play's themes that relate to your group's topic.
*Make today's work legible. I'm going to compile it, reproduce it, and distribute it to my classes.
1/29/08
1/25/08
1/22/08
1/17/08
1/15/08
1/14/08
1/11/08
1/10/08
Friday, January 11th
*View _Hamlet_ through Act 1: What do you notice about this director's (Franco Zeffirelli's) interpretation of the play? Gibson's Hamlet?
1/9/08
Thursday, January 10th
*Check scene summaries
*Read & discuss through Act I
*HW: Update scene summaries
*Read & discuss through Act I
*HW: Update scene summaries
1/8/08
1/7/08
1/4/08
Monday, January 7th
*Seating Charts, Collect Friday's Responses
*Timed Write--3 minutes, share
*View _Simpsons'_ Hamlet
*Checkout Books
*Look over _Hamlet_ packet
*Info: How we'll read Shakespeare
*Read 1.1
*Timed Write--3 minutes, share
*View _Simpsons'_ Hamlet
*Checkout Books
*Look over _Hamlet_ packet
*Info: How we'll read Shakespeare
*Read 1.1
1/3/08
Friday, January 4th
*Preliminary Small Group Discussions: 1 page, two supporting examples (general or specific)
1/2/08
Thursday, January 3rd
*_DG_ essays?
*Quick Question: How many of you have or have had Shakespeare (the class)?
*First Semester Survey
*Quick Question: How many of you have or have had Shakespeare (the class)?
*First Semester Survey
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