English 3 -- We will continue reading The Crucible.
English 4 -- We will discuss "Sexism and Language." For homework, read "Tweens: Ten Going on Sixteen" and do the two sets of questions that follow. In class, we will discuss "Clarity and Style" from the LBCH textbook.
Speech -- We will go over the review sheet for Chapter 2. Test is tomorrow. We will begin impromptu speeches today.
Reading Lab -- You are all doing very well on making predictions about the story we are reading. We are on Chapter 7 of The Lottery Rose.
20050831
20050830
Tuesday, August 30, 2005
English 3 -- We will begin reading _The Crucible_ today.
English 4 -- Descriptive essays due today. We will begin exemplification and narration this week.
Speech -- We will go over the Chapter 2 study guide. Test is Wednesday.
Reading -- We will continue reading _The Lottery Rose_ and making predictions. Yesterday's predictions were awesome!
English 4 -- Descriptive essays due today. We will begin exemplification and narration this week.
Speech -- We will go over the Chapter 2 study guide. Test is Wednesday.
Reading -- We will continue reading _The Lottery Rose_ and making predictions. Yesterday's predictions were awesome!
20050829
Monday, August 29, 2005
English 3 -- We will discuss the author of _The Crucible_ and why it was written, then discuss the background of the Salem witch trials. Afterwards, we will begin reading.
English 4 -- We will put the final touches on final description drafts and turn them in by the end of the day.
Speech -- We will continue with Chapter 2.
Reading -- After reading more of the Lottery Rose, we will work on predicting.
English 4 -- We will put the final touches on final description drafts and turn them in by the end of the day.
Speech -- We will continue with Chapter 2.
Reading -- After reading more of the Lottery Rose, we will work on predicting.
20050826
Friday, August 26, 2005
English 3 -- We will finish discussing the Puritans today. Afterwards, we will discuss background to the Crucible and McCarthyism. With the remaining time, we will assign parts to _The Crucible_ and begin.
English 4 -- We will type and revise essays all hour. They are due Monday.
Speech -- We will continue with Chapter 2.
Reading -- We will continue to work on reading _The Lottery Rose_ and make questions and discover answers to our questions.
English 4 -- We will type and revise essays all hour. They are due Monday.
Speech -- We will continue with Chapter 2.
Reading -- We will continue to work on reading _The Lottery Rose_ and make questions and discover answers to our questions.
20050824
Thursday, August 25, 2005
English 3 -- Yesterday, we discussed the Gettysburg Address and "Imagine" by Lennon. After discussing what Americans are searching for and whether it is attainable, we will today learn about the Pilgrims and Puritans. If time allows, we will look at poetry by Anne Bradstreet and Edward Taylor and discuss how the Puritan views are/are not displayed.
English 4 -- Yesterday we discussed "The Jacket" and looked at the dominant impression, orgizational patter, and craft (similes, metaphors, personification). Homework assignment will be to read "Once More to the Lake" and answer the first two sets of questions that follow. In class, we will work on first drafts focusing on description. Your topic can be found on page 110, question 1. Tomorrow, after discussing "Once More to the Lake," you will be allowed time to type.
Speech -- we will begin Chapter 2 today.
Reading -- We will continue reading _The Lottery Rose_ and asking questions. The second half of class, we will look at the questions you wrote yesterday and we will discuss how to find the answers to those questions.
English 4 -- Yesterday we discussed "The Jacket" and looked at the dominant impression, orgizational patter, and craft (similes, metaphors, personification). Homework assignment will be to read "Once More to the Lake" and answer the first two sets of questions that follow. In class, we will work on first drafts focusing on description. Your topic can be found on page 110, question 1. Tomorrow, after discussing "Once More to the Lake," you will be allowed time to type.
Speech -- we will begin Chapter 2 today.
Reading -- We will continue reading _The Lottery Rose_ and asking questions. The second half of class, we will look at the questions you wrote yesterday and we will discuss how to find the answers to those questions.
Wednesday, August 24, 2005
English 3 -- We will discuss how you marked the text of "Imagine" by John Lennon. Then, we will discuss Socratic Circles. For homework, you will be expected to mark text in preparation for a class discussion tomorrow.
English 4 -- Fourth Hour, since there was no class yesterday due to class meetings, we will catch up. We will finish discussing the chapter over description, then we will discuss your observations (page 82, question 2). Next, we will discuss Gary Soto's "The Jacket" and the first two sets of questions that follow the passage. We will get as far as we can and finish discussion tomorrow. For homework, please read "Once More to the Lake" on pages 104-109 and do the two sets of questions that follow.
Eighth Hour we will discuss what you came up with during your observation (page 82, question 2). Afterwards, we will discuss "The Jacket" and the questions that were assigned to open class dialogue about the author's craft. For homework, please read "Once More to the Lake" on pages 104-109 and do the two sets of questions that follow.
Speech -- Chapter 1 test today. If time allows, we will begin Chapter 2.
Reading -- We will begin Chapter 2 of _The Lottery Rose_ and continue drawing pictures of what we hear as well as writing questions that we wonder about and making predictions of what we think will happen. Then, we will go back to the story that we discussed yesterday (unknown words) and write questions about it.
English 4 -- Fourth Hour, since there was no class yesterday due to class meetings, we will catch up. We will finish discussing the chapter over description, then we will discuss your observations (page 82, question 2). Next, we will discuss Gary Soto's "The Jacket" and the first two sets of questions that follow the passage. We will get as far as we can and finish discussion tomorrow. For homework, please read "Once More to the Lake" on pages 104-109 and do the two sets of questions that follow.
Eighth Hour we will discuss what you came up with during your observation (page 82, question 2). Afterwards, we will discuss "The Jacket" and the questions that were assigned to open class dialogue about the author's craft. For homework, please read "Once More to the Lake" on pages 104-109 and do the two sets of questions that follow.
Speech -- Chapter 1 test today. If time allows, we will begin Chapter 2.
Reading -- We will begin Chapter 2 of _The Lottery Rose_ and continue drawing pictures of what we hear as well as writing questions that we wonder about and making predictions of what we think will happen. Then, we will go back to the story that we discussed yesterday (unknown words) and write questions about it.
20050823
Tuesday, August 23, 2005
English 3 -- We will discuss how to mark text for discussion and how to choose what works best for you. We will then practice marking text for class.
English 4 -- We will continue our discussion of Chapter 2: "Description." In addition, please do page 82, question number 2 and read "The Jacket" and do the two sets of questions after the selection for tomorrow. I will not see fourth hour very long due to class meetings, but you still will be expected to the homework assigned.
Speech -- We will continue working on the Chapter 1 study guide. Test is tomorrow over Chapter 1.
Reading -- We will read more in our book The Lottery Rose. Also, we will look at the story you highlighted yesterday and work on finding places with questions and predictions.
English 4 -- We will continue our discussion of Chapter 2: "Description." In addition, please do page 82, question number 2 and read "The Jacket" and do the two sets of questions after the selection for tomorrow. I will not see fourth hour very long due to class meetings, but you still will be expected to the homework assigned.
Speech -- We will continue working on the Chapter 1 study guide. Test is tomorrow over Chapter 1.
Reading -- We will read more in our book The Lottery Rose. Also, we will look at the story you highlighted yesterday and work on finding places with questions and predictions.
20050822
MONDAY August 22, 2005
English 3 -- Friday, most of you posted your "American Dream" paragraphs to your blog. If not, do that ASAP. Additionally, several of you need to turn in your signed papers NOW. Today, we will discuss what type of reader each of you is. We will also discuss discussion, dialogue, and debate.
English 4 -- We will finish Chapter 1 and move on to description. Your first essay is due Friday.
Speech -- We will review Chapter 1 and prepare for our first test. We will also finish any bag speeches we did not get to Friday.
Reading -- We will be reading and practicing goal setting and questioning.
English 4 -- We will finish Chapter 1 and move on to description. Your first essay is due Friday.
Speech -- We will review Chapter 1 and prepare for our first test. We will also finish any bag speeches we did not get to Friday.
Reading -- We will be reading and practicing goal setting and questioning.
20050819
August 19, 2005
English 3 -- Today, we will discuss the theme for this class for this year. We will take a tour of my website so you are familiar with where everything is. We will write our personal views of what it means to be an American and what your American dream is then publish it on our blogs.
English 4 -- We will finish Chapter 1 in _The Longman Reader_ and begin Chapter 1 in _The Little, Brown Handbook_.
Speech -- Remember, bag speeches are due tomorrow. You will earn full credit just for bringing five items in a bag and presenting those items to the class. Please, do NOT show or tell others what is in your bag before you present. Today, we will continue discussing Chapter 1.
Reading -- Yesterday, we discussed why it is important to read well. We learned two strategies for becoming a better reader. Those were
1) Set a purpose for reading before you begin
2) Make sure you notice (we highlighted) words you do not understand.
We then discussed what we can do to figure out answers to what we don't understand. Today, we will practice doing more of the same. Also, we will learn to ask questions about what we read.
English 4 -- We will finish Chapter 1 in _The Longman Reader_ and begin Chapter 1 in _The Little, Brown Handbook_.
Speech -- Remember, bag speeches are due tomorrow. You will earn full credit just for bringing five items in a bag and presenting those items to the class. Please, do NOT show or tell others what is in your bag before you present. Today, we will continue discussing Chapter 1.
Reading -- Yesterday, we discussed why it is important to read well. We learned two strategies for becoming a better reader. Those were
1) Set a purpose for reading before you begin
2) Make sure you notice (we highlighted) words you do not understand.
We then discussed what we can do to figure out answers to what we don't understand. Today, we will practice doing more of the same. Also, we will learn to ask questions about what we read.
20050818
August 18, 2005
English 3 -- Turn in signed forms ASAP. We will be creating our own blogs for posting and commenting this year.
English 4 -- We will begin discussing Chapter 1: "The Writing Process" of _The Longman Handbook_.
Speech -- We will begin Chapter 1 today.
Reading -- Most of you mentioned yesterday that you hope to learn to read better and faster in this class. Today, we will begin discussing what good readers do and start to learn some strategies for reading better.
English 4 -- We will begin discussing Chapter 1: "The Writing Process" of _The Longman Handbook_.
Speech -- We will begin Chapter 1 today.
Reading -- Most of you mentioned yesterday that you hope to learn to read better and faster in this class. Today, we will begin discussing what good readers do and start to learn some strategies for reading better.
20050817
August 17, 2005
Whoo Hoo! School has begun. I hope you all had a great summer and are ready to learn some more! Below is what we will do August 17, 2005.
English 3 -- I will hand out the class syllabus, with rules, expectations, a class supply list and plagiarism statement today. I will also hand out your English textbooks. You will not need to bring them until further notice, however. Return the signed syllabus ASAP to receive your Pass Card.
English 4 -- I will hand out the syllabus for dual-credit English with rules, expectations and plagiarism statement today. We will dislcuss what is expected of you from our high school as well as Rend Lake College so that you can determine whether or not to remain in this class. There will be lots of work! Those of you who choose to continue on in this class will receive your textbooks. Return the signed syllabus ASAP for your Pass Card.
Speech -- I will hand out the syllabus with rules and expectations. I will then discuss your first assignment, due FRIDAY: the bag speech. In addition, return the signed syllabus ASAP for your Pass Card.
Reading Lab -- Today, we will discuss your expectations from this class, as well as your feelings about reading and what you like to read.
English 3 -- I will hand out the class syllabus, with rules, expectations, a class supply list and plagiarism statement today. I will also hand out your English textbooks. You will not need to bring them until further notice, however. Return the signed syllabus ASAP to receive your Pass Card.
English 4 -- I will hand out the syllabus for dual-credit English with rules, expectations and plagiarism statement today. We will dislcuss what is expected of you from our high school as well as Rend Lake College so that you can determine whether or not to remain in this class. There will be lots of work! Those of you who choose to continue on in this class will receive your textbooks. Return the signed syllabus ASAP for your Pass Card.
Speech -- I will hand out the syllabus with rules and expectations. I will then discuss your first assignment, due FRIDAY: the bag speech. In addition, return the signed syllabus ASAP for your Pass Card.
Reading Lab -- Today, we will discuss your expectations from this class, as well as your feelings about reading and what you like to read.
20050805
Thursday, August 25, 2005
English 3 -- Yesterday, we discussed the Gettysburg Address and "Imagine" by Lennon. After discussing what Americans are searching for and whether it is attainable, we will today learn about the Pilgrims and Puritans. If time allows, we will look at poetry by Anne Bradstreet and Edward Taylor and discuss how the Puritan views are/are not displayed.
English 4 -- Yesterday we discussed "The Jacket" and looked at the dominant impression, orgizational patter, and craft (similes, metaphors, personification). Homework assignment will be to read "Once More to the Lake" and answer the first two sets of questions that follow. In class, we will work on first drafts focusing on description. Your topic can be found on page 110, question 1. Tomorrow, after discussing "Once More to the Lake," you will be allowed time to type.
Speech -- we will begin Chapter 2 today.
Reading -- We will continue reading _The Lottery Rose_ and asking questions. The second half of class, we will look at the questions you wrote yesterday and we will discuss how to find the answers to those questions.
English 4 -- Yesterday we discussed "The Jacket" and looked at the dominant impression, orgizational patter, and craft (similes, metaphors, personification). Homework assignment will be to read "Once More to the Lake" and answer the first two sets of questions that follow. In class, we will work on first drafts focusing on description. Your topic can be found on page 110, question 1. Tomorrow, after discussing "Once More to the Lake," you will be allowed time to type.
Speech -- we will begin Chapter 2 today.
Reading -- We will continue reading _The Lottery Rose_ and asking questions. The second half of class, we will look at the questions you wrote yesterday and we will discuss how to find the answers to those questions.
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