English 3: First hour -- We will discuss the vocabulary words and then begin a presentation over Edgar Allan Poe. Sixth and seventh hours -- We will finish discussing Poe and how he died and begin discussing "The Fall of the House of Usher."
English 4: We will discuss the sample essay and then work on brainstorming for your three chosen division classification topics.
Speech: More speeches today.
20061031
Tuesday, October 31, 2006
English 3: First hour -- You will be given your anticipation guide you filled out about "TheDevil and Tom Walker" before reading it. You will then write a paragraph for each statement telling whether your opinion changed or stayed the same for each statement after reading the story and why. Do the vocabulary worksheet for homework. Sixth and seventh hours: We will discuss the definitions to the vocabulary words and then discuss Edgar Allen Poe today. For homework, read the article about his death and do the three sheets about where you got stuck.
English 3/1101: Fourth hour: read the sample essay using division/classification and be ready to discuss it tomorrow. Eighth hour: We will discuss "Propaganda Techniques" and you will turn in your response. Read sample essay about different computer users for tomorrow and prepare to discuss (no response due). We will also discuss topics and how to choose three for tomorrow.
Speech: Speeches over your personal interview begin today.
English 3/1101: Fourth hour: read the sample essay using division/classification and be ready to discuss it tomorrow. Eighth hour: We will discuss "Propaganda Techniques" and you will turn in your response. Read sample essay about different computer users for tomorrow and prepare to discuss (no response due). We will also discuss topics and how to choose three for tomorrow.
Speech: Speeches over your personal interview begin today.
20061026
Monday, October 30, 2006
English 3: First hour--We will discuss the worksheet you completed over "The Devil and Tom Walker." Sixth and seventh hours: You will complete an assignment over the anticipation guide you filled out over "The Devil and Tom Walker" and write whether or not you changed your mind about the anticipation guide questions after reading the story and why. Tomorrow, we will begin discussing Edgar Allen Poe.
English 4/1101: I will give you some time to finish your partner activities over division/classification. We will also discuss "Propaganda Techniques" and you will turn in your written response/reflection. Tonight, read "Doublespeak" and prepare a response.
Speech: You will complete your interviews today. All other companies will interview today.
English 4/1101: I will give you some time to finish your partner activities over division/classification. We will also discuss "Propaganda Techniques" and you will turn in your written response/reflection. Tonight, read "Doublespeak" and prepare a response.
Speech: You will complete your interviews today. All other companies will interview today.
20061024
Wednesday, October 25, 2006
Remember: I will not be at parent/teacher conferences Thursday from 2:30-4:30.
English 3: First hour -- We will discuss where you got stuck on the Pluto article and then discuss the next story to read, "The Devil and Tom Walker." Sixth and seventh hours: We will discuss "The Devil and Tom Walker" where you got stuck. Additionally, we will work with digging deeply to find meaning in the story.
English 4/1101: REMEMBER to post your comparison/contrast essays before 3:00 today! Go to bb.rlc.edu to post. Turn in your responses to "The Ways We Lie." We will discuss the author's use of division/classification and the thesis/development. We will then do some group exercises with division/classification. For homework (due Monday) read "Propaganda Techniques in Today's Advertising" and prepare a response of at least 3/4 page.
Speech: Interveidws begin today. The groups conducting interviews are as follows: Momo's, The Sexy Stiletto, The International House of Cookie Dough, and Bricocr. Next week will be Shukites Law Firm, Ghouls R Us, Fashion 4 Felines, and Real Deal Toilets as well as any make-ups from the first set of interviews.
English 3: First hour -- We will discuss where you got stuck on the Pluto article and then discuss the next story to read, "The Devil and Tom Walker." Sixth and seventh hours: We will discuss "The Devil and Tom Walker" where you got stuck. Additionally, we will work with digging deeply to find meaning in the story.
English 4/1101: REMEMBER to post your comparison/contrast essays before 3:00 today! Go to bb.rlc.edu to post. Turn in your responses to "The Ways We Lie." We will discuss the author's use of division/classification and the thesis/development. We will then do some group exercises with division/classification. For homework (due Monday) read "Propaganda Techniques in Today's Advertising" and prepare a response of at least 3/4 page.
Speech: Interveidws begin today. The groups conducting interviews are as follows: Momo's, The Sexy Stiletto, The International House of Cookie Dough, and Bricocr. Next week will be Shukites Law Firm, Ghouls R Us, Fashion 4 Felines, and Real Deal Toilets as well as any make-ups from the first set of interviews.
20061023
Tuesday, October 24, 2006
Parent/Teacher conferences are Thursday from 1-7. Any parent wanting to see me should come at a time other than 2:30-4:30 as I will be attending the parent/teacher conferences of my three children at Ewing. If the available times don't work, please call the school at 724-9461 and make an appointment with me for another time.
English 3: First hour -- We will work on learning to recognize when we're confused when reading and how to get "unconfused." Sixth and seventh hours: We will discuss "The Devil and Tom Walker" and do some partner work on making meaning of the text.
English 4/1101: I will begin discussing the next type of writing, the division-classification essay. For tonight, read "The Ways We Lie" beginning on page 237 and prepare for discussion. Prepare a page reflection over the selection.
We will finish preparing for interviews by going to wincareers.com and reading about interviews. Finish the worksheet from Friday and turn in first thing tomorrow. Interviews begin tomorrow. The groups conducting interviews are as follows: Momo's, The Sexy Stiletto, The International House of Cookie Dough, and Bricocr. Next week will be Shukites Law Firm, Ghouls R Us, Fashion 4 Felines, and Real Deal Toilets as well as any make-ups from the first set of interviews.
English 3: First hour -- We will work on learning to recognize when we're confused when reading and how to get "unconfused." Sixth and seventh hours: We will discuss "The Devil and Tom Walker" and do some partner work on making meaning of the text.
English 4/1101: I will begin discussing the next type of writing, the division-classification essay. For tonight, read "The Ways We Lie" beginning on page 237 and prepare for discussion. Prepare a page reflection over the selection.
We will finish preparing for interviews by going to wincareers.com and reading about interviews. Finish the worksheet from Friday and turn in first thing tomorrow. Interviews begin tomorrow. The groups conducting interviews are as follows: Momo's, The Sexy Stiletto, The International House of Cookie Dough, and Bricocr. Next week will be Shukites Law Firm, Ghouls R Us, Fashion 4 Felines, and Real Deal Toilets as well as any make-ups from the first set of interviews.
20061020
Monday, October 23, 2006
English 3: First hour--We will discuss Franklin's Autobiography. Then, you will work in groups with virtues. Sixth and seventh hours--In groups, you will discuss where you got lost inthe article about Pluto and what strategies each group member used to get unstuck. For homework, read "The Devil and Tom Walker."
English 4: We will work all hour on your drafts. They are to be posted by the end of the day Weds. on Blackboard at RLC. Anything posted later than 3:00 will be penalized. Tuesday we will begin the next type of writing.
Speech: Hopefully, everyone is now finished with the resume and two cover letters. They are due by the end of the day today. Today you should be finishing wincareers.com and filling out the worksheet I gave you. It is due tomorrow. The rest of this week we will conduct interviews. Monday, October 30 we will begin interview speeches.
English 4: We will work all hour on your drafts. They are to be posted by the end of the day Weds. on Blackboard at RLC. Anything posted later than 3:00 will be penalized. Tuesday we will begin the next type of writing.
Speech: Hopefully, everyone is now finished with the resume and two cover letters. They are due by the end of the day today. Today you should be finishing wincareers.com and filling out the worksheet I gave you. It is due tomorrow. The rest of this week we will conduct interviews. Monday, October 30 we will begin interview speeches.
20061018
Thursday, October 19, 2006
All classes today: A DeVry University representative will be here in each of my classes to speak with you about how to choose a college and how to prepare for a career. Tomorrow, we will do the following:
English 3: First hour, we will discuss the next era, the Age of Reason. Sixth and seventh hours, we will continue working with your group virtues.
English 4 / 1101: We will work with your drafts.
Speech: We will work with your cover letters.
English 3: First hour, we will discuss the next era, the Age of Reason. Sixth and seventh hours, we will continue working with your group virtues.
English 4 / 1101: We will work with your drafts.
Speech: We will work with your cover letters.
20061017
Wednesday, October 18, 2006
English 3: First hour--We will finish the movie today. Sixth and seventh hours --we will discuss Franklin's Autobiography and look at how you marked text. We will then, if time permits, begin crafting our own virtues.
English 4: We will discuss grammar today and any questions about your essays.
Speech: We will write questions for interviews that begin tomorrow. We will practice answering some of the tougher questions.
English 4: We will discuss grammar today and any questions about your essays.
Speech: We will write questions for interviews that begin tomorrow. We will practice answering some of the tougher questions.
Tuesday, October 17, 2006
English 3: First hour -- We will continue the movie today. Sixth and seventh hours: Since I was absent yesterday, we are a little behind where I wanted to be yesterday. . . and today you have a sub since I will be at a meeting this afternoon. You will look at a Power Point in your folder and then complete a worksheet about your personal traits. For homework, you will read part of The Autobiography from Ben Franklin. You will be given a worksheet that tells you what to do with the text during and after reading it. I will check tomorrow to see that you did it.
English 4: You will work with partners today going over each other's drafts. Tomorrow, we will discuss grammar.
Speech: Finish resumes and the two cover letters for your jobs. If time permits, begin working on your interview speech, due next Monday to be presented. Tomorrow we will work on questions for the interviews and practice answering some of the toughter questions. Interviews begin Thursday and will resume Friday.
English 4: You will work with partners today going over each other's drafts. Tomorrow, we will discuss grammar.
Speech: Finish resumes and the two cover letters for your jobs. If time permits, begin working on your interview speech, due next Monday to be presented. Tomorrow we will work on questions for the interviews and practice answering some of the toughter questions. Interviews begin Thursday and will resume Friday.
20061012
Monday, October 16, 2006
English 3: First hour -- We will begin the movie over the play. Sixth and seventh hours -- We will begin discussing the works of Ben Franklin and his time period.
English 4/1101: Finish draft before end of hour. I will consult with each of you individually about your topic/thesis.
Speech: We will attempt to finish your resume and cover letters for each job.
English 4/1101: Finish draft before end of hour. I will consult with each of you individually about your topic/thesis.
Speech: We will attempt to finish your resume and cover letters for each job.
October 13, 2006
Friday the thirteenth!
English 3: First hour: Test over the play. Turn in your essay. Be sure to include a self-edit sheet and put things in the correct order according to the directions on the table in front of my desk. No class sixth and seventh hours...we will be at the parade.
English 4/1101: Fourth hour -- work on your outline (not required) and then move on to your draft. Rough draft due Monday. 8th hour: do the same, but on your own time.
Speech: We will work on resumes and cover letters.
English 3: First hour: Test over the play. Turn in your essay. Be sure to include a self-edit sheet and put things in the correct order according to the directions on the table in front of my desk. No class sixth and seventh hours...we will be at the parade.
English 4/1101: Fourth hour -- work on your outline (not required) and then move on to your draft. Rough draft due Monday. 8th hour: do the same, but on your own time.
Speech: We will work on resumes and cover letters.
20061011
Thursday, October 12, 2006
English 3: NO FIRST HOUR. Begin the day by going to second hour when you would normally go to first hour. Make sense? Sixth and seventh hours: Watch movie.
English 4 / 1101: Fourth hour: We will work on your worksheets organizing your compare and contrast essay. Tentative thesis statements are due today. 8th hour: No class, but your tentative thesis statements are due today.
Speech: We will work on resumes on careercruising.com
English 4 / 1101: Fourth hour: We will work on your worksheets organizing your compare and contrast essay. Tentative thesis statements are due today. 8th hour: No class, but your tentative thesis statements are due today.
Speech: We will work on resumes on careercruising.com
Wednesday, October 11, 2006
English 3: First hour – Finish essays. You will be given a study guide with some vocabulary words from the play and several review games. Your essays are due by Friday at the BEGINNING of the hour. Final test over the play is Friday. Sixth and seventh hours-- Watch movie. Seventh hour may be dismissed for the talent show.
English 4: Fourth hour – Work on worksheets from yesterday over chosen topic. Eighth hour – no class. Work on worksheets from yesterday on your own.
Speech: Go to www.careercruising.com and continue working on your resume.
Reading lab: play bookworm with a partner of your choice. Write down your highest score and your names next to the score.
English 4: Fourth hour – Work on worksheets from yesterday over chosen topic. Eighth hour – no class. Work on worksheets from yesterday on your own.
Speech: Go to www.careercruising.com and continue working on your resume.
Reading lab: play bookworm with a partner of your choice. Write down your highest score and your names next to the score.
20061010
20061006
Tuesday, October 10, 2006
English 3: First hour: REVISED SCHEDULE: Return peer edited draft. Fix up problems in draft. Receive self edit. Prepare essay to turn in tomorrow.
Weds. Turn in essay by end of hour. Receive study guide.
Thursday. No class. Your day starts out with second hour. Instead of coming here first hour, go to your second hour class.
Friday. Test over the play. We will begin the movie Monday.
Sixth and seventh hours: We will watch the movie all week.
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English 3/1101: Next week is going to be crazy due to Homecoming. Fourth hour will be in session all four days. However, eighth hour will be in attendance only Tuesday, the way the schedule looks. So…….. Here is what it looks like will happen. 8th hour students, you will have to do some work on your own and get it in to me…not a lot, but it has to be done to keep up with the RLC schedule.
Tuesday: ALL CLASSES. Quiz over “The Ugly Truth about Beauty” by Dave Barry. Suggested topics will be handed out. We will look at outlining and thesis statements in more depth.
Wednesday: 4th hour only in session. We will discuss in more depth outlining by filling out the compare and contrast charts for the chosen topic. 8th hour: work on filling out the chart.
Thursday: 4th hour only in session. Turn in tentative thesis statements. Work on draft. 8th hour: Turn in tentative thesis statements by the end of the day today. Work on draft.
Friday: 4th hour only in session. We will work on the draft of the essay. Draft due Monday at the beginning of the hour. Bring TWO copies to peer edit, but not your only copy. 8th hour: work on your draft. Draft due Monday at the beginning of the hour. Bring TWO copies to peer edit, but not your only copy.
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Speech: We will work on resumes today.
Weds. Turn in essay by end of hour. Receive study guide.
Thursday. No class. Your day starts out with second hour. Instead of coming here first hour, go to your second hour class.
Friday. Test over the play. We will begin the movie Monday.
Sixth and seventh hours: We will watch the movie all week.
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English 3/1101: Next week is going to be crazy due to Homecoming. Fourth hour will be in session all four days. However, eighth hour will be in attendance only Tuesday, the way the schedule looks. So…….. Here is what it looks like will happen. 8th hour students, you will have to do some work on your own and get it in to me…not a lot, but it has to be done to keep up with the RLC schedule.
Tuesday: ALL CLASSES. Quiz over “The Ugly Truth about Beauty” by Dave Barry. Suggested topics will be handed out. We will look at outlining and thesis statements in more depth.
Wednesday: 4th hour only in session. We will discuss in more depth outlining by filling out the compare and contrast charts for the chosen topic. 8th hour: work on filling out the chart.
Thursday: 4th hour only in session. Turn in tentative thesis statements. Work on draft. 8th hour: Turn in tentative thesis statements by the end of the day today. Work on draft.
Friday: 4th hour only in session. We will work on the draft of the essay. Draft due Monday at the beginning of the hour. Bring TWO copies to peer edit, but not your only copy. 8th hour: work on your draft. Draft due Monday at the beginning of the hour. Bring TWO copies to peer edit, but not your only copy.
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Speech: We will work on resumes today.
20061005
Friday, October 6, 2006
English 3: First hour -- Finish making changes to your draft to "spice" it up. For homework, you will be given a classmate's draft to peer edit for Tuesday. Next week, for first hour:
Tuesday: Return partner's essay, peer edited. Fix up draft.
Begin movie.
Wednesday: Watch movie or work on essay.
Thursday: Essay due. Watch movie.
Friday: Watch movie. You will be given a study guide for the test. Test is Monday.
Sixth and seventh hours: Test over the play. We begin the movie next week.
English 4/1101: We will discuss "A Fable for Tomorrow." Begin thinking about topics for your compare/contrast essay.
Speech: Work on resumes.
Tuesday: Return partner's essay, peer edited. Fix up draft.
Begin movie.
Wednesday: Watch movie or work on essay.
Thursday: Essay due. Watch movie.
Friday: Watch movie. You will be given a study guide for the test. Test is Monday.
Sixth and seventh hours: Test over the play. We begin the movie next week.
English 4/1101: We will discuss "A Fable for Tomorrow." Begin thinking about topics for your compare/contrast essay.
Speech: Work on resumes.
20061004
Thursday, October 5, 2006
English 3: First hour: You will work on your draft today. I will discuss the conclusion and we will discuss how to spice up your writing. Sixth and seventh hours: Your essay is due by the end of the day today...the first half of the hour today, you will work on finishing your essays. The second half you will play review games online in preparation for the unit test tomorrow.
English 4 / 1101: You will work on your movie review compare/contrast today in your group. For homework, read "A Fable for Tomorrow." Your essays are due by the end of the day tomorrow.
Speech -- We will "apply" for jobs today. Additonally, we will print RLC unofficial transcripts. If time allows, we will begin working on resumes.
English 4 / 1101: You will work on your movie review compare/contrast today in your group. For homework, read "A Fable for Tomorrow." Your essays are due by the end of the day tomorrow.
Speech -- We will "apply" for jobs today. Additonally, we will print RLC unofficial transcripts. If time allows, we will begin working on resumes.
20061003
Wednesday, October 4, 2006
English 3: First hour -- We will add a conclusion to your draft. We will discuss ways to spice up your writing today and tomorrow. Sixth and seventh hours: Turn in your peer editing to your editor. Fix up your draft. Final copy due tomorrow by the end of the day. Test tomorrow, Thursday, over the play. We will begin the movie Friday.
English 4 / 1101: Turn in your peer editing today. We will begin comparison/contrast today. Essays due Friday by the end of the day (I have added an extra day--you will NOT have class time to work).
Speech : We will finish the ads tomorrow and then sign up for interviews.
English 4 / 1101: Turn in your peer editing today. We will begin comparison/contrast today. Essays due Friday by the end of the day (I have added an extra day--you will NOT have class time to work).
Speech : We will finish the ads tomorrow and then sign up for interviews.
20061002
Tuesday, October 3, 2006
English 3: First hour: We will finish your drafts from the outlines you created over your topic choice from the play. For homework you will need to ensure that your draft is finished. Sixth and seventh hours: Today, we will peer edit each for each other. I will assign you a partner to edit for a grade. The rest of the hour, you will be able to fix mistakes. Tomorrow you will do a self edit and fix the draft for turning in Thursday. Thursday, we will take a test over the play and then begin the movie.
English 4 / 1101: We will discuss punctuation today. Turn in a copy of your draft. I will assign you an editor for peer editing. Today is the last day you will have in class to edit. Your final draft is due Thursday by the end of the day.
Speech : You will work in your groups today creating an ad for your "company".
English 4 / 1101: We will discuss punctuation today. Turn in a copy of your draft. I will assign you an editor for peer editing. Today is the last day you will have in class to edit. Your final draft is due Thursday by the end of the day.
Speech : You will work in your groups today creating an ad for your "company".
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