*Stray novels?
*7th Exam
*DEVICES ONLY AFTER I HAVE YOUR TEST, and then QUIETLY.
*Quietly bring me testing materials when you're finished.
*Read or study quietly when finished.
12/20/12
12/19/12
Tuesday, December 19th
*Stray novels?
*2nd & 6th Hour Exams
*NO MUSIC UNTIL EVERYONE'S FINISHED WITH THE TEST.
*Quietly bring me testing materials when you're finished.
*Read or study quietly when finished.
*2nd & 6th Hour Exams
*NO MUSIC UNTIL EVERYONE'S FINISHED WITH THE TEST.
*Quietly bring me testing materials when you're finished.
*Read or study quietly when finished.
12/18/12
Tuesday, December 18th
*Complete Course Evaluation
---Answer for Ms. Williams
*2nd Hour: Exam tomorrow
*4bc Hour: Thursday
*6th Hour: Tomorrow
*7th Hour: Friday
---Answer for Ms. Williams
*2nd Hour: Exam tomorrow
*4bc Hour: Thursday
*6th Hour: Tomorrow
*7th Hour: Friday
12/16/12
Monday, December 17th
--Hard copy of paper due. If it is not printed before the bell rings, it is LATE.
--Book check-in
--Review non-fiction answers
--Review game
*Meet in Writing Lab tomorrow.
--Book check-in
--Review non-fiction answers
--Review game
*Meet in Writing Lab tomorrow.
12/13/12
Friday, December 14th
-Check poetry review
--Review answers
-Last call for conferences.
-Non-fiction review
**Final draft due tonight BEFORE 11:59pm.
**Hard copy due Monday. Print BEFORE you come to class.
--Review answers
-Last call for conferences.
-Non-fiction review
**Final draft due tonight BEFORE 11:59pm.
**Hard copy due Monday. Print BEFORE you come to class.
Thursday, December 13th
--Info: Situational irony
-"The Necklace"
--Poetry review
-You may work with ONE partner on this.
-"The Necklace"
--Poetry review
-You may work with ONE partner on this.
12/11/12
Wednesday, December 12th
-Info.: Test Blueprint
-Finish answering #1-7 about "The Demon Lover" (p. 1019)
-Discussion
-Poetry review...you may work with ONE partner on this.
-Aaaaand...conferences.
**Final draft due Friday BEFORE 11:59pm.
**Hard copy due Monday.
-Finish answering #1-7 about "The Demon Lover" (p. 1019)
-Discussion
-Poetry review...you may work with ONE partner on this.
-Aaaaand...conferences.
**Final draft due Friday BEFORE 11:59pm.
**Hard copy due Monday.
12/10/12
Tuesday, December 11th
--Read "The Demon Lover" p. 1019
-Answer #1-7
--Small group discussions
--Meanwhile, conferences...
**Final draft due Friday BEFORE 11:59pm.
**Hard copy due Monday.
-Answer #1-7
--Small group discussions
--Meanwhile, conferences...
**Final draft due Friday BEFORE 11:59pm.
**Hard copy due Monday.
12/9/12
Monday, December 10th
--Finish reading "No Witchcraft For Sale" p. 1148
-Answer questions 1-9
--Think, pair, share
--Full class discussion
-Meanwhile, conferences...
*FINAL draft due Friday, 12/14
-Answer questions 1-9
--Think, pair, share
--Full class discussion
-Meanwhile, conferences...
*FINAL draft due Friday, 12/14
12/6/12
Friday, December 7th
-Collect Transition Independent Practice
-Check FIRST DRAFTS.
--Read "No Witchcraft for Sale" pp. 1148-1152
-Discussion
-Analyzing theme and conflict
-Check FIRST DRAFTS.
--Read "No Witchcraft for Sale" pp. 1148-1152
-Discussion
-Analyzing theme and conflict
Thursday, December 6th
--MLA and examples
-Transitions
-independent practice...due tomorrow. 10pts.
*First draft due 12/7
*Final draft due 12/14
-Transitions
-independent practice...due tomorrow. 10pts.
*First draft due 12/7
*Final draft due 12/14
12/4/12
Wednesday, December 5th
--Peer editing! Have your 4 copies ready
-Make groups of 4
-Divide and conquer
*First TYPED draft due Friday, 12/7
*Final TYPED draft due Friday, 12/14
-Make groups of 4
-Divide and conquer
*First TYPED draft due Friday, 12/7
*Final TYPED draft due Friday, 12/14
Tuesday, December 4th
*Written Exam: Day 2 of 2
---Yes, you can jam--but quietly
*End of period:
---no staple
---Name.
---WHEN BELL RINGS, drop packet off on the cart
*Lit. Circles Essay
---FOUR copies of whatever you have finished due 12/5 (peer editing)
---First draft due 12/7
---Final copy due 12/14
---Yes, you can jam--but quietly
*End of period:
---no staple
---Name.
---WHEN BELL RINGS, drop packet off on the cart
*Lit. Circles Essay
---FOUR copies of whatever you have finished due 12/5 (peer editing)
---First draft due 12/7
---Final copy due 12/14
12/3/12
Monday, December 3rd
*Written Exam: Day 1 of 2
---Yes, you can jam--but quietly
*End of period:
---no staple
---Name.
---WHEN BELL RINGS, drop stack off in appropriate pile (finished/not finished).
*Lit. Circles Essay
---FOUR copies of whatever you have finished due 12/5 (peer editing)
---First draft due 12/7
---Final copy due 12/14
---Yes, you can jam--but quietly
*End of period:
---no staple
---Name.
---WHEN BELL RINGS, drop stack off in appropriate pile (finished/not finished).
*Lit. Circles Essay
---FOUR copies of whatever you have finished due 12/5 (peer editing)
---First draft due 12/7
---Final copy due 12/14
11/30/12
Friday, November 30th
*Finish Prewriting Organizer
---Discuss
*How might you organize the essay?
*Lit. Circles Essay
---First draft due 12/7
---Final copy due 12/14
---Discuss
*How might you organize the essay?
*Lit. Circles Essay
---First draft due 12/7
---Final copy due 12/14
11/28/12
Thursday, November 29th
--Introduction hooks and what not to do
--Topic Outline
-Show these to me if you want feedback
--Finished? Begin drafting.
-Rough Draft due THIS Wednesday, 12/5 (peer editing)
*First draft due 12/7
*Final copy due 12/14
*Written Exam: Monday and Tuesday (12/3 and 12/4)
*Practice
---Theme or not a theme?
---Complete organizer with no more than 1 partner
--Topic Outline
-Show these to me if you want feedback
--Finished? Begin drafting.
-Rough Draft due THIS Wednesday, 12/5 (peer editing)
*First draft due 12/7
*Final copy due 12/14
*Written Exam: Monday and Tuesday (12/3 and 12/4)
*Practice
---Theme or not a theme?
---Complete organizer with no more than 1 partner
November 28th, 2012
-Check brainstorming/pre-writing
-Topic Outlines...must be checked off BEFORE you begin drafting.
--10 pts.
-Finished? Draft!
-Topic Outlines...must be checked off BEFORE you begin drafting.
--10 pts.
-Finished? Draft!
11/26/12
Tuesday, November 27th
--Discussion day #6!
-Remember to write RLR #3 or A.T.#3 at the top of your paper.
-Close reading added to notes.
--Note-takers: Typed, outlined notes due TOMORROW.
--Remember that your pre-writing is due TOMORROW.
-Remember to write RLR #3 or A.T.#3 at the top of your paper.
-Close reading added to notes.
--Note-takers: Typed, outlined notes due TOMORROW.
--Remember that your pre-writing is due TOMORROW.
Monday, November 26th
*Reflect on pre-writing techniques
*Info:
--Essay prompt
--3-5 pages, double spaced
--FIRST draft due 12/7
--FINAL draft due 12/14
*Prepare questions/points about prompts for discussion tomorrow
*Pre-writing, brainstorming, reading, and/or work on last response day.
*Author's Technique #6: Identify the most important, most central THEME in the novel. What is the author trying to say about life, people, the way things are, the way people are, etc.? What characters and/or situations in the novel help to show and develop this idea?
*Info:
--Essay prompt
--3-5 pages, double spaced
--FIRST draft due 12/7
--FINAL draft due 12/14
*Prepare questions/points about prompts for discussion tomorrow
*Pre-writing, brainstorming, reading, and/or work on last response day.
*Author's Technique #6: Identify the most important, most central THEME in the novel. What is the author trying to say about life, people, the way things are, the way people are, etc.? What characters and/or situations in the novel help to show and develop this idea?
11/19/12
Tuesday, November 20th
-Collect TYPED, outlined notes
-Reading Day!
--Remember your participation grade
*Finish the book over break. Next discussion is Tuesday, 11/27.
*Author's Technique #6: Identify the most important, most central THEME in the novel. What is the author trying to say about life, people, the way things are, the way people are, etc.? What characters and/or situations in the novel help to show and develop this idea?
HAVE A GREAT THANKSGIVING BREAK!!
-Reading Day!
--Remember your participation grade
*Finish the book over break. Next discussion is Tuesday, 11/27.
*Author's Technique #6: Identify the most important, most central THEME in the novel. What is the author trying to say about life, people, the way things are, the way people are, etc.? What characters and/or situations in the novel help to show and develop this idea?
HAVE A GREAT THANKSGIVING BREAK!!
11/18/12
November 19th, 2012
-Discussion Day #5!
-Check responses (Remember to write RLR #3 or A.T. #3 at the top)
--Note-takers: TYPED outlined notes due tomorrow
--Close reading should be added onto these
-Check responses (Remember to write RLR #3 or A.T. #3 at the top)
--Note-takers: TYPED outlined notes due tomorrow
--Close reading should be added onto these
11/15/12
Friday, November 16th
--Six-Word Memoirs!
-Info
-Individual practice
--Create a Six-Word Memoir for one of the characters in your book. You may post this anywhere around the room!
*Discussion Day #5 Monday, 11/19.
*Author's Technique #5: Identify and explain both the most important EXTERNAL and INTERNAL CONFLICT in the novel so far.
**For RLR YOU MUST try for a higher level at no cost to your grade.
-Info
-Individual practice
--Create a Six-Word Memoir for one of the characters in your book. You may post this anywhere around the room!
*Discussion Day #5 Monday, 11/19.
*Author's Technique #5: Identify and explain both the most important EXTERNAL and INTERNAL CONFLICT in the novel so far.
**For RLR YOU MUST try for a higher level at no cost to your grade.
11/14/12
Thursday, November 15th
--Note-takers: Turn in TYPED notes. If they are not typed, then they are LATE.
-Reading Day!
-Remember your participation grade.
*Discussion Day #5 NEXT Monday, 11/19.
*Author's Technique #5: Identify and explain both the most important EXTERNAL and INTERNAL CONFLICT in the novel so far.
**For RLR freebie for trying for a higher level.
-Reading Day!
-Remember your participation grade.
*Discussion Day #5 NEXT Monday, 11/19.
*Author's Technique #5: Identify and explain both the most important EXTERNAL and INTERNAL CONFLICT in the novel so far.
**For RLR freebie for trying for a higher level.
11/13/12
Wednesday, November 14th
--Discussion Day #4!
-Add to discussion: Close reading of the passage your group selected.
-Check responses. Remember everyone should have three open ended questions written on these.
-Note-takers: Typed, outlined notes due TOMORROW!
-Summary, questions & answers, responses, CLOSE READING, closure
*Discussion Day #5 NEXT Monday, 11/19.
-Add to discussion: Close reading of the passage your group selected.
-Check responses. Remember everyone should have three open ended questions written on these.
-Note-takers: Typed, outlined notes due TOMORROW!
-Summary, questions & answers, responses, CLOSE READING, closure
*Discussion Day #5 NEXT Monday, 11/19.
Tuesday, November 13th
*Close reading handout
---Example: 1984
*Choose the most interesting/significant passage in your novel so far.
---Compare selections in Lit. Circles
---Choose one passage
------Divide & Conquer
------10 minutes: Jot notes on as many of the questions as you can. USE EXAMPLES.
**Discussion #4 TOMORROW, 11/14. Be prepared.
*AT#4: Identify at least one prominent symbol (a CONCRETE object that suggests an ABSTRACT meaning) in the novel & explain its significance.
---Example: 1984
*Choose the most interesting/significant passage in your novel so far.
---Compare selections in Lit. Circles
---Choose one passage
------Divide & Conquer
------10 minutes: Jot notes on as many of the questions as you can. USE EXAMPLES.
**Discussion #4 TOMORROW, 11/14. Be prepared.
*AT#4: Identify at least one prominent symbol (a CONCRETE object that suggests an ABSTRACT meaning) in the novel & explain its significance.
11/12/12
Monday, November 12th
11/8/12
Friday, November 9th
*Discussion Day #3--write Discussion 3 at the top of your paper along with RLR #2, A.T. #2, or whichever response number you are on.
---Check responses
---Notetaker: outline format, due tomorrow, typed
---Collect responses at end of period
****Discussion #4 NEXT WEDNESDAY, 11/14
*AT#4: Identify at least one prominent symbol (a CONCRETE object that suggests an ABSTRACT meaning) in the novel & explain its significance.
---Check responses
---Notetaker: outline format, due tomorrow, typed
---Collect responses at end of period
****Discussion #4 NEXT WEDNESDAY, 11/14
*AT#4: Identify at least one prominent symbol (a CONCRETE object that suggests an ABSTRACT meaning) in the novel & explain its significance.
11/7/12
Thursday, November 8th
-Poetry 180
-Compare/Contrast two poems
-Choose one poem. C/C to your novel.
-half page due at the end of the hour
-Finished? Read!
**Discussion #3 TOMORROW. BE PREPARED.
*Author's Technique #3: How does the author use the following aspects of language to develop a TONE in the novel: word choice, vivid imagery, sentence-length or -structure.
-Compare/Contrast two poems
-Choose one poem. C/C to your novel.
-half page due at the end of the hour
-Finished? Read!
**Discussion #3 TOMORROW. BE PREPARED.
*Author's Technique #3: How does the author use the following aspects of language to develop a TONE in the novel: word choice, vivid imagery, sentence-length or -structure.
11/6/12
Wednesday, November 7th
-Collect typed notes from Note-takers
-Reading Day
--Discussion #3 THIS Friday, 11/9
*Author's Technique #3: How does the author use the following aspects of language to develop a TONE in the novel: word choice, vivid imagery, sentence-length or -structure.
-Reading Day
--Discussion #3 THIS Friday, 11/9
*Author's Technique #3: How does the author use the following aspects of language to develop a TONE in the novel: word choice, vivid imagery, sentence-length or -structure.
11/4/12
Monday, November 5th
Discussion Day #2!
-Summary, Questions, Responses, Closure
----Notetakers: Typed up notes due WEDNESDAY.
-Turn in responses on the cart at the end of the hour.
****Discussion #3 THIS Friday, 11/9
-Summary, Questions, Responses, Closure
----Notetakers: Typed up notes due WEDNESDAY.
-Turn in responses on the cart at the end of the hour.
****Discussion #3 THIS Friday, 11/9
11/1/12
Friday, November 2nd
-Make sure you have your Literary Elements answers. Turn these in at the end of the hour.
-Discuss passages and techniques with lit. circles
-Literary Parodies! Thou shouldst be excited...ith.
--Info
--Work with your group to re-create Orwell's passage in YOUR author's style.
******Discussion #2 on Monday, 11/5.
*Author's Technique #2: What personality traits has the main character shown so far? How can you tell?
-Discuss passages and techniques with lit. circles
-Literary Parodies! Thou shouldst be excited...ith.
--Info
--Work with your group to re-create Orwell's passage in YOUR author's style.
******Discussion #2 on Monday, 11/5.
*Author's Technique #2: What personality traits has the main character shown so far? How can you tell?
10/31/12
Thursday, November 1st
-Turn in Literary Elements sheet today for 5 extra credit points!
-Reading day
*Author's Technique #2: What personality traits has the main character shown so far? How can you tell?
-Reading day
*Author's Technique #2: What personality traits has the main character shown so far? How can you tell?
10/30/12
Wednesday, October 31st
HAPPY HALLOWEEN!
-collect notes from note-takers
-Literary styles and choices
--How does the author's style affect the meaning of the text?
--examples and discussion
-Choose a passage from the text and discuss AT LEAST 5 literary elements you see the author using.
-10 pts.-----5 bonus points if turned in TOMORROW.
*Author's Technique #2: What personality traits has the main character shown so far? How can you tell?
-collect notes from note-takers
-Literary styles and choices
--How does the author's style affect the meaning of the text?
--examples and discussion
-Choose a passage from the text and discuss AT LEAST 5 literary elements you see the author using.
-10 pts.-----5 bonus points if turned in TOMORROW.
*Author's Technique #2: What personality traits has the main character shown so far? How can you tell?
Tuesday, October 30th
-Discussion Day #1
-Remember: note-taker is an ADDITIONAL job
-Participation points
-Check responses
-Write "Discussion 1" at the top of your response
-Put responses on cart at the end of the hour
--Note-taker: outline format, due tomorrow, typed
-Discussion Day #2 NEXT MONDAY, 11/5
-Remember: note-taker is an ADDITIONAL job
-Participation points
-Check responses
-Write "Discussion 1" at the top of your response
-Put responses on cart at the end of the hour
--Note-taker: outline format, due tomorrow, typed
-Discussion Day #2 NEXT MONDAY, 11/5
10/28/12
Monday, October 29th
-Reading Day!
-Participation grade...3 pts.
-Author's Technique Prompt: "Let's focus on setting. When & where does the story take place? What else can you tell, if anything, about the broader community surrounding the main action in the story? How do you think the setting might impact the characters or plot of the story?
-Discussion #1 TOMORROW!
-Participation grade...3 pts.
-Author's Technique Prompt: "Let's focus on setting. When & where does the story take place? What else can you tell, if anything, about the broader community surrounding the main action in the story? How do you think the setting might impact the characters or plot of the story?
-Discussion #1 TOMORROW!
10/25/12
Friday, October 26th
Lit. Circles----
-create calendars, assign jobs
-discuss thoughts about the first 10 pages
-Finished? Begin reading the first section.
-Discussion #1 next Tuesday, 10/30
-create calendars, assign jobs
-discuss thoughts about the first 10 pages
-Finished? Begin reading the first section.
-Discussion #1 next Tuesday, 10/30
10/24/12
Thursday, October 25th
Info:
-Lit. Circle packet
-groups
-make calendar
-Read the first 10 pages and respond to the prompt: "How do you like it so far? Think it will be above/below/at your level? What do you make of the characters/world they are living in?"
-1/2 page response...due tomorrow. 10pts.
-Lit. Circle packet
-groups
-make calendar
-Read the first 10 pages and respond to the prompt: "How do you like it so far? Think it will be above/below/at your level? What do you make of the characters/world they are living in?"
-1/2 page response...due tomorrow. 10pts.
10/23/12
Wednesday, October 24th
-What are your favorite types of novels? What is it that you look for in a good book?
-Discuss
-Lit. Circle novel choices!
-Brave New World, Pride & Prejudice, The Picture of Dorian Gray
-rank them in order of preference
-Check out books
-Discuss
-Lit. Circle novel choices!
-Brave New World, Pride & Prejudice, The Picture of Dorian Gray
-rank them in order of preference
-Check out books
10/22/12
Tuesday, October 23rd
-Punctuation test!
-Finished? List all of the elements of a scary book/movie.
-"The Feather Pillow"
-How do these elements fit in with the short story?
-Finished? List all of the elements of a scary book/movie.
-"The Feather Pillow"
-How do these elements fit in with the short story?
10/21/12
Monday, October 22nd
-Review test formatting-Continue your responses to favorite movie, book, holiday, etc.
-Questions over any of the rules of punctuation?
-Essay conferences.
-TEST TOMORROW!
-Questions over any of the rules of punctuation?
-Essay conferences.
-TEST TOMORROW!
10/18/12
Friday, October 19th
6th hour--turn in your yellow responses
-Go over commonly missed questions on Colon & Semi-colon worksheet
----Questions?
-Dear John letters
-Respond to prompts:
1/2 page describe your favorite book/movie. Use each colon rule twice.
1/2 page describe your favorite holiday and why. Use each semi-colon rule twice.
*****Test over apostrophes, colons, and semi-colons NEXT TUESDAY.*****
-Go over commonly missed questions on Colon & Semi-colon worksheet
----Questions?
-Dear John letters
-Respond to prompts:
1/2 page describe your favorite book/movie. Use each colon rule twice.
1/2 page describe your favorite holiday and why. Use each semi-colon rule twice.
*****Test over apostrophes, colons, and semi-colons NEXT TUESDAY.*****
10/17/12
Thursday, October 18th
-Think, pair, share your yellow responses
-correct any mistakes your partner may have made
-discussion in pairs
-Big group discussion!
-Practice on the dry erase boards
-Essay return
Info:
--Reflection + conference = 10pts.
-correct any mistakes your partner may have made
-discussion in pairs
-Big group discussion!
-Practice on the dry erase boards
-Essay return
Info:
--Reflection + conference = 10pts.
10/16/12
Wednesday, October 17th
*Collect colon and semi-colon independent practice worksheets...10 pts!
*NY Times article--The Comma That Costs 1 Million Dollars (Canadian)
*Discussion
*Get out a piece of paper and explain the color yellow to someone who is colorblind. How does it sound? How does it feel? How does it taste? What emotion does it remind you of? What personality does it have? Be as creative as you want with this. There are no right or wrong answers.
-Should be at least 10 sentences (at least half a page).
-5 sentences using semi-colons.
-5 sentences using colons.
-5 apostrophes AT MINIMUM should be used.
****Turn in Thursday for 10 pts.
10/15/12
Tuesday, October 16th
Info:
-semi-colons....the classiest punctuation mark.
-colons...
-Independent practice
-Don't forget to write your 7 sentences on the back.
-Due tomorrow...10pts.
-semi-colons....the classiest punctuation mark.
-colons...
-Independent practice
-Don't forget to write your 7 sentences on the back.
-Due tomorrow...10pts.
10/14/12
Monday, October 15th
WELCOME BACK!
-Say goodbye to your copy of 1984...I'm collecting these today.
-While we do this....
-Brags and drags of fall break.
-Info:
-The Oatmeal loves apostrophes
-Semi-colons
-We ARE taking notes today so have paper and a writing utensil ready!
-Say goodbye to your copy of 1984...I'm collecting these today.
-While we do this....
-Brags and drags of fall break.
-Info:
-The Oatmeal loves apostrophes
-Semi-colons
-We ARE taking notes today so have paper and a writing utensil ready!
10/3/12
10/1/12
Tuesday, October 2nd
WRITING LAB!
You have three options:
1. Continue peer editing with the Praise, Question, Polish sheets.
2. Conference with Ms. Williams or Mr. Becker (one at a time).
3. Begin your final draft.
DON'T FORGET YOUR WORKS CITED PAGE.
-Yes, you DO have to cite 1984 even if it is the only source you used.
You have three options:
1. Continue peer editing with the Praise, Question, Polish sheets.
2. Conference with Ms. Williams or Mr. Becker (one at a time).
3. Begin your final draft.
DON'T FORGET YOUR WORKS CITED PAGE.
-Yes, you DO have to cite 1984 even if it is the only source you used.
Monday, October 1st
First draft due TODAY! If it is not printed before the bell rings then it is considered LATE.
-Meet in Writing Lab
-Info: Turnitin.com
-----Create account
-----Enroll in class
-----UPLOAD sample assignment
-Check finished drafts
-Peer Review:
-Praise, Question, Polish sheets (should do minimum of 3)
-Meet in Writing Lab
-Info: Turnitin.com
-----Create account
-----Enroll in class
-----UPLOAD sample assignment
-Check finished drafts
-Peer Review:
-Praise, Question, Polish sheets (should do minimum of 3)
9/27/12
Friday, September 28th
Yet another work day.
-Continue writing/typing your rough drafts.
REMEMBER:
*Refer to Eddie McStudent page for formatting.
*Should include intro, body paragraphs, and conclusion.
*Typed copy of rough draft due MONDAY.
-Continue writing/typing your rough drafts.
REMEMBER:
*Refer to Eddie McStudent page for formatting.
*Should include intro, body paragraphs, and conclusion.
*Typed copy of rough draft due MONDAY.
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