English 3: First hour, Mr. Anglert will present a lesson to you. Sixth and seventh hours, we will watch a United Streaming video over Herman Melville and Moby Dick. You will be given a sheet on which to take notes.
English 4 / 1101: Begin your draft. We will work this week and Monday on the draft.
Speech: You will complete two surveys over public speaking anxiety and your role in group work. You will have two questions to answer and turn in.
20061109
Wednesday, November 7, 2006
English 3: You will get into groups and discuss the assigned portion of "The Fall of the House of Usher" and discuss your role.
English 4: We will discuss the Works Cited page and how to use www.easybib.com. Tomorrow, you will begin your draft.
Speech: Chapter 4 test.
English 4: We will discuss the Works Cited page and how to use www.easybib.com. Tomorrow, you will begin your draft.
Speech: Chapter 4 test.
20061102
Friday, November 3, 2006
English 3: First hour -- We will read a bit of "The Fall of the House of Usher" and then discuss Poe's style. You will be given a role sheet for your assigned group of literature circles for tonight's reading. Prepare that role sheet for Monday. Sixth and seventh hours -- You will get into your groups and discuss what you prepared. You will then get new role sheets and will need to read up to the bottom of page 319 for Monday.
English 4/1101: Today we will work on narrowing down your topic (you may wish to keep the one you outlined yesterday). The main thing we need to hammer out is your principle for classification. We will fill out a sheet narrowing down information from yesterday. Then, we will discuss the sample paper from two days ago, "Different Computer Users." We will also look at another sample paper. If time allows, we will discuss how to paraphrase and incorporate MLA style into your paper.
Speech: more speeches today. You're all doing great!!
English 4/1101: Today we will work on narrowing down your topic (you may wish to keep the one you outlined yesterday). The main thing we need to hammer out is your principle for classification. We will fill out a sheet narrowing down information from yesterday. Then, we will discuss the sample paper from two days ago, "Different Computer Users." We will also look at another sample paper. If time allows, we will discuss how to paraphrase and incorporate MLA style into your paper.
Speech: more speeches today. You're all doing great!!
20061031
Wednesday, November 1, 2006
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.
English 4: We will discuss the sample essay and then work on brainstorming for your three chosen division classification topics.
Speech: More speeches today.
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".
20060929
Monday, October 2, 2006
Happy October!
English 3 -- First hour: You will have a brief jr. class meeting. The rest of the hour, you will work on your essay outline. If time allows, I will discuss introductions and conclusions and how to turn your outline into an essay. Sixth and seventh hours: I will show you how to spice up your writing today. You will have the rest of the hour to fix up your draft and then print and give a copy of your essay for someone to grade. You will receive the editing back tomorrow so you can fix your errors.
English 4 / 1101: You have all hour to finish typing your draft. A copy is due, in your hands, when you come to class tomorrow. Do NOT bring your only copy in case your editor loses it. Tomorrow, we will discuss punctuation and then peer edit. Your paper will be due Thursday, though Tues. is the last class day to work on it in my room. Weds. we will begin the next type of writing.
Speech -- We will work on your groups.
English 3 -- First hour: You will have a brief jr. class meeting. The rest of the hour, you will work on your essay outline. If time allows, I will discuss introductions and conclusions and how to turn your outline into an essay. Sixth and seventh hours: I will show you how to spice up your writing today. You will have the rest of the hour to fix up your draft and then print and give a copy of your essay for someone to grade. You will receive the editing back tomorrow so you can fix your errors.
English 4 / 1101: You have all hour to finish typing your draft. A copy is due, in your hands, when you come to class tomorrow. Do NOT bring your only copy in case your editor loses it. Tomorrow, we will discuss punctuation and then peer edit. Your paper will be due Thursday, though Tues. is the last class day to work on it in my room. Weds. we will begin the next type of writing.
Speech -- We will work on your groups.
20060928
Friday, September 29, 2006
English 3 -- First hour: We will complete an activity called "Who is responsible" and make a pie chart. Then, we will begin an essay over the play. Sixth and seventh hours: You will have all hour to type your rough draft. Monday, your draft is due when you come to class, typed or handwritten.
English 4 / 1101: We will look at each other's drafts and discuss what steps are missing. The remainder of the hour you may work on typing and fixing your draft. We will peer edit once again with a different editor Monday with typed drafts. Essay is due Thursday, though you will have little class time after Monday to type. We will also begin a new type of writing a little later this week.
Speech: We will discuss your interview/speech over the interview today. Then, we will begin discussing job interviews. We will be preparing to create companies with open job positions and looking at real job openings.
English 4 / 1101: We will look at each other's drafts and discuss what steps are missing. The remainder of the hour you may work on typing and fixing your draft. We will peer edit once again with a different editor Monday with typed drafts. Essay is due Thursday, though you will have little class time after Monday to type. We will also begin a new type of writing a little later this week.
Speech: We will discuss your interview/speech over the interview today. Then, we will begin discussing job interviews. We will be preparing to create companies with open job positions and looking at real job openings.
20060927
Thursday, September 28, 2006
English 3 -- First hour: We will discuss McCarthyism and how it relates to The Crucible. You will be given a chart on which to take notes. We will also discuss the themes of the play. For homework, please complete the responsibility chart and bring it with you to class tomorrow. Sixth and seventh hours: You will have all hour to work on your Crucible outline. If time permits and you all appear ready, I will discuss introductions and conclusions, since we skipped that part for now.
English 4 / 1101: You will have all hour to work on your draft. It is due tomorrow when you come to class.
Speech: We will role play telephone conversations today. Afterwards, we will discuss one to one communication as it relates to interviews.
English 4 / 1101: You will have all hour to work on your draft. It is due tomorrow when you come to class.
Speech: We will role play telephone conversations today. Afterwards, we will discuss one to one communication as it relates to interviews.
20060926
Wednesday, September 27, 2006
Happy birthday, Emma!
English 3 -- First hour: we will finish reading Act 4 today. Sixth and seventh hours: we will make a pie chart with the responsibility percentages from yesterday. Afterwards, I will give you several topic choices for essay portion of the test over the play. The draft of the essay will be due Friday when you come to class. You will have Friday to type and part of Monday (after the final test over the play--hint, hint) to type. The rest of next week, we will watch the movie of the play.
English 4 / 1101: We will discuss the essay over doing laundry assigned from yesterday. We will then discuss your thesis sentences and begin completing a graphic organizer over the steps for your process analysis essay. The rough draft is due Friday at the beginning of the hour.
Speech - We will continue discussing one to one communication, Chapter 4. We will discuss telephone conversations and practice telephone conversations in class.
English 3 -- First hour: we will finish reading Act 4 today. Sixth and seventh hours: we will make a pie chart with the responsibility percentages from yesterday. Afterwards, I will give you several topic choices for essay portion of the test over the play. The draft of the essay will be due Friday when you come to class. You will have Friday to type and part of Monday (after the final test over the play--hint, hint) to type. The rest of next week, we will watch the movie of the play.
English 4 / 1101: We will discuss the essay over doing laundry assigned from yesterday. We will then discuss your thesis sentences and begin completing a graphic organizer over the steps for your process analysis essay. The rough draft is due Friday at the beginning of the hour.
Speech - We will continue discussing one to one communication, Chapter 4. We will discuss telephone conversations and practice telephone conversations in class.
Tuesday, September 26, 2006
English 3 -- First hour, we will begin reading Act 4 of the play. Sixth and seventh hours, we will discuss McCarthyism and the Red Scare as compared with The Crucible. We will also discuss some other forms of hysteria that are more recent. Be sure you fill out the chart showing comparisons between the play and McCarthysim. For homework, please fill out the chart of characters and assign them a percentage of responsiblity. Last, write a brief description for each character stating why you gave them that percentage of responsibility.
English 4 / 1101: Quiz over "How to Say Nothing in 500 Words". We will then discuss the essay. Next, we will discuss your topics and how the topic choice is going for each of you. If time allows, you will each be given an opportunity to tell the class your topic and discuss what you plan to do with it. We will help you with ideas. Last, for homework read the essay "Dirty Laundry" that I will give you. Be prepared to discuss it tomorrow. Tomorrow your tentative thesis statements are due.
Speech --We will finish the final four impromptu speeches today. Then, we will begin discussing Chapter 4: One to one communication.
English 4 / 1101: Quiz over "How to Say Nothing in 500 Words". We will then discuss the essay. Next, we will discuss your topics and how the topic choice is going for each of you. If time allows, you will each be given an opportunity to tell the class your topic and discuss what you plan to do with it. We will help you with ideas. Last, for homework read the essay "Dirty Laundry" that I will give you. Be prepared to discuss it tomorrow. Tomorrow your tentative thesis statements are due.
Speech --We will finish the final four impromptu speeches today. Then, we will begin discussing Chapter 4: One to one communication.
20060922
Monday, September 25, 2006
English 3 -- First hour: You will have all hour to finish your Act 3 myspace blog quiz. We will assign characters and begin reading Act 4 if time permits. Sixth and seventh hours: We will hopefully finish reading Act 4.
English 4 / 1101: We will discuss "Your New Computer". Begin thinking about topics for the process analysis paper: sample topics to get you thinking will be given to you today.
Speech : We will finish the commercial evaluations and impromptu speeches.
Reading: We will finish Freak the Mighty.
English 4 / 1101: We will discuss "Your New Computer". Begin thinking about topics for the process analysis paper: sample topics to get you thinking will be given to you today.
Speech : We will finish the commercial evaluations and impromptu speeches.
Reading: We will finish Freak the Mighty.
20060921
Friday, September 22, 2006
English 3: First hour: You will receive information on your Act 3 quiz. It is an assignment requiring you to create a blog for four characters from the play. You will have all hour today and most of the hour tomorrow to type. Sixth and seventh hours: We will read Act 4.
English 4 / 1101: Today, we will begin discussing the next type of essay: process analysis. For homework, read "Your new computer" and be ready to discuss Monday.
Speech -- We will watch your commercials and evaluate the effectiveness of the logical fallacies. Also, the last three people will give their impromptu speeches.
English 4 / 1101: Today, we will begin discussing the next type of essay: process analysis. For homework, read "Your new computer" and be ready to discuss Monday.
Speech -- We will watch your commercials and evaluate the effectiveness of the logical fallacies. Also, the last three people will give their impromptu speeches.
20060920
Thursday, September 21, 2006
English 3: First hour, we will be working with your strips of paper from Act 3. Bring them with you to class. Afterward, I will hand out your Act 3 quiz (sort of like a takehome quiz). We will work on it in class tomorrow. Sixth and seventh hours: I will give you a small portion of the hour to finish your myspace.com journals (remember, you're not REALLY creating a myspace.com account or typing on it--it's all done on Microsoft Word and NEVER goes on to the Internet). The second portion of the hour, we will begin Act 4, the final one!
English 4/1101: We will begin the next type of writing, process analysis. For homework, read "Your New Computer" on pages 297-300 and be prepared to discuss tomorrow. The remaining portion of class, you will be able to finish typing your exemplification essays and turn them in to me (not due until the end of the day).
Speech -- Impromptu speeches focusing on eye contact.
English 4/1101: We will begin the next type of writing, process analysis. For homework, read "Your New Computer" on pages 297-300 and be prepared to discuss tomorrow. The remaining portion of class, you will be able to finish typing your exemplification essays and turn them in to me (not due until the end of the day).
Speech -- Impromptu speeches focusing on eye contact.
20060919
Wednesday, September 20, 2006
English 3 -- First hour: You will have about half the hour to finish reading Act 3 and completing your slips of paper. If time remains, we will work with the strips of paper. Sixth and seventh hours: You will have all hour to work on your Act 3 quiz. I will explain expectations, etc.
English 4 / 1101: You will have all hour to work on your exemplification essay. Towards the end of the hour, I will ask that you print out a copy for someone in your hour to peer edit for homework. DO NOT give him/her your only copy in case it gets lost. Your final copy is due tomorrow. You will not have all hour (only about half) to finish typing.
Speech : We will attmpt to log onto learnerblogs.org and register for blogs. Afterward, we will begin impromptu speeches that focus on eye contact.
English 4 / 1101: You will have all hour to work on your exemplification essay. Towards the end of the hour, I will ask that you print out a copy for someone in your hour to peer edit for homework. DO NOT give him/her your only copy in case it gets lost. Your final copy is due tomorrow. You will not have all hour (only about half) to finish typing.
Speech : We will attmpt to log onto learnerblogs.org and register for blogs. Afterward, we will begin impromptu speeches that focus on eye contact.
20060918
Tuesday, September 19, 2006
English 3 -- First hour: Continue reading Act 3 in The Crucible and completing your ten strips of paper. You should have Act 3 completed along with your strips of paper by Wednesday when you come to class. Sixth and seventh hours: Jigsaw activity over ten most important events in Act 3. We will then assemble the chain of events from your strips of paper and hang them around the room.
English 4 / 1101: We will finish the clarity and style worksheet from discussion yesterday. We will then look at a sample explication essay and discuss. Any remaining time will be yours to type and work on your essay.
Speech -- Chapter 3 test. We will begin impromptu speeches if time remains. IF not, we will begin them tomorrow.
English 4 / 1101: We will finish the clarity and style worksheet from discussion yesterday. We will then look at a sample explication essay and discuss. Any remaining time will be yours to type and work on your essay.
Speech -- Chapter 3 test. We will begin impromptu speeches if time remains. IF not, we will begin them tomorrow.
20060915
Monday, September 18, 2006
English 3 -- First hour: open book quiz over Act 2. You will be reading Act 3 in class afterward and Tuesday and Wednesday and filling out strips of paper. Sixth and seventh hours: read all hour and fill out strips of paper.
English 4 / 1101: We will discuss sentence parts and patterns today. Continue working on your final draft of your explication essay, due Thursday by the end of the day. Most likely, you will get only one day this week to type your final.
Speech : Jason Swan from RLC will be here most of the hour to speak with you. Afterwards, you will be given a Chapter 3 study guide. Chapter 3 test will be tomorrow, Tuesday.
English 4 / 1101: We will discuss sentence parts and patterns today. Continue working on your final draft of your explication essay, due Thursday by the end of the day. Most likely, you will get only one day this week to type your final.
Speech : Jason Swan from RLC will be here most of the hour to speak with you. Afterwards, you will be given a Chapter 3 study guide. Chapter 3 test will be tomorrow, Tuesday.
Friday, September 15, 2006
English 3 -- First hour: we will finish reading Act 2 and will complete an "iceberg" activity on two characters. Sixth and seventh hours, you will have all hour to read and work on your slips of paper.
English 4 / 1101: Outlines and drafts are due at the beginning of the hour today. We will look at a sample grading rubric so you know how your final will be graded. Additionally, you will be peer editing, looking at the thesis, paragraph topic sentences, and examples. Remember that your final is due Thursday. We will also look at a program, www.writely.com today.
Speech -- last day to work in your groups on your commercials. They are due next Friday. Don't forget your group must turn in a half-page, single spaced paper explaining your ad.
Reading -- Bookworm contest today.
English 4 / 1101: Outlines and drafts are due at the beginning of the hour today. We will look at a sample grading rubric so you know how your final will be graded. Additionally, you will be peer editing, looking at the thesis, paragraph topic sentences, and examples. Remember that your final is due Thursday. We will also look at a program, www.writely.com today.
Speech -- last day to work in your groups on your commercials. They are due next Friday. Don't forget your group must turn in a half-page, single spaced paper explaining your ad.
Reading -- Bookworm contest today.
20060913
Thursday, September 14, 2006
English 3 -- First hour: We will attempt to finish reading Act II today. If not, we will finish tomorrow. Do questions over Act II in your packet. Sixth and seventh hours: We will discuss Act II questions and begin Act III.
English 4/1101: Yesterday, looking at BlackBoard took most of the hour...soooooo, your drafts are not due until Friday, final essay is not due until next Thursday. We will work all hour today on outlines/drafts. Next week you will not have lots of time to finish your final, so some work will have to be on your own.
Speech -- We will finish going over the logical fallacies worksheets. Afterwards, I will explain your group commercial assignments and you will have some time to discuss and plan. The commercials are due next Friday. You may wish to plan on filming this weekend if it fits every group member's schedule since it gets so busy during the week.
English 4/1101: Yesterday, looking at BlackBoard took most of the hour...soooooo, your drafts are not due until Friday, final essay is not due until next Thursday. We will work all hour today on outlines/drafts. Next week you will not have lots of time to finish your final, so some work will have to be on your own.
Speech -- We will finish going over the logical fallacies worksheets. Afterwards, I will explain your group commercial assignments and you will have some time to discuss and plan. The commercials are due next Friday. You may wish to plan on filming this weekend if it fits every group member's schedule since it gets so busy during the week.
20060912
Wednesday, September 13, 2006
English 3 -- First hour: Act I quiz. We will discuss the last five questions of Act I from homework. We will then begin Act II. Sixth and seventh hours: We will discuss the five questions that were for homework and then continue reading Act II.
English 4 / 1101: You will work all hour on your outlines and then begin your drafts which are due tomorrow.
Speech -- Finish the logical fallacies worksheets. If time remains after we have gone over the answers, we will discuss making group commercials.
English 4 / 1101: You will work all hour on your outlines and then begin your drafts which are due tomorrow.
Speech -- Finish the logical fallacies worksheets. If time remains after we have gone over the answers, we will discuss making group commercials.
Tuesday, September 12, 2006
English 3 -- First hour: We will finish Act I. For homework, finish the Act I questions in your packet. There will be an Act I quiz tomorrow. Sixth and seventh hours: We will begin Act II today. Do the first five questions in your packet over Act II.
English 4 / 1102: Quiz over "Tweens" today. We will also discuss the essay you read. We will look at a sample outline, discuss outlining, and begin your explication essay. By tomorrow, you definitely need to know your topic.
Speech -- We will discuss the rest of the types of logical fallacies. Then, we will look at some sample commercials and discuss what logical fallacies/propaganda are used in them. Finally, you will work in groups looking at examples of logical fallacies and attempting to identify the fallacies used in each. You will not finish today...you will have about half the clas hour to work on them tomorrow.
Reading -- We will be reading books from folders.
English 4 / 1102: Quiz over "Tweens" today. We will also discuss the essay you read. We will look at a sample outline, discuss outlining, and begin your explication essay. By tomorrow, you definitely need to know your topic.
Speech -- We will discuss the rest of the types of logical fallacies. Then, we will look at some sample commercials and discuss what logical fallacies/propaganda are used in them. Finally, you will work in groups looking at examples of logical fallacies and attempting to identify the fallacies used in each. You will not finish today...you will have about half the clas hour to work on them tomorrow.
Reading -- We will be reading books from folders.
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Monday, September 11, 2006
English 3 -- We will do a September 11th activity. Sixth and seventh hours have an Act I quiz.
English 4 /1101 -- Quiz over "Sexism and Language." We will discuss the story afterward. We will also discuss your topics and conclusions. Draft due Thursday. Tonight, read "Tweens: Ten Going on Sixteen."
Speech -- We will work with mnemonic devices today, using the Wal-Mart shopping lists each of you created. Then, we will continue discussing Chapter 3 (we will focus on logical fallacies).
English 4 /1101 -- Quiz over "Sexism and Language." We will discuss the story afterward. We will also discuss your topics and conclusions. Draft due Thursday. Tonight, read "Tweens: Ten Going on Sixteen."
Speech -- We will work with mnemonic devices today, using the Wal-Mart shopping lists each of you created. Then, we will continue discussing Chapter 3 (we will focus on logical fallacies).
Friday, September 8, 2006
English 3 -- First hour, we will read in Act I. Complete the character chart as directed in class for homework. Sixth and seventh hours: we will finish Act I and go over the character chart. Be sure you understand Act I...there will be a quiz over the plot and characters Monday.
English 4 / 1101 -- We will discuss "The Values Wasteland." We will also discuss introductions. For homework, read "Sexism and Language" for Monday. Also, be thinking about your topic for your exemplification essay.
Speech -- We will be discussing Chapter 3.
English 4 / 1101 -- We will discuss "The Values Wasteland." We will also discuss introductions. For homework, read "Sexism and Language" for Monday. Also, be thinking about your topic for your exemplification essay.
Speech -- We will be discussing Chapter 3.
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Thursday, September 7, 2006
Sorry about the lack of posts this week. I have not been able to get Blogger to load on my computer. I'm not sure what the problem was, mine or Blogger's. Anyway, I will try to catch you up here.
English 3 -- We have started The Crucible. We watched a Power Point over the Salem Witch Trials and began Act I. We did the first five questions out of a Crucible packet over Act I. For tonight, Thursday, you are to fill out the first two columns of the character chart in your packet.
English 4 / 1101 -- You should have turned in your description essays by now. We registered for RLC, so if you didn't pass the ASSET test you will not get credit for this class. Yesterday we discussed exemplification. Today, we will discuss thesis statements and introductions. For tonight, read "The Values Wasteland" and prepare to discuss tomorrow the thesis sentence and examples in the story. Possible quiz over the story, too.
Speech - We finished up the pet peeve speeches. We took a Chapter 2 test yesterday. Today, we began discussing Chapter 3: Listening.
English 3 -- We have started The Crucible. We watched a Power Point over the Salem Witch Trials and began Act I. We did the first five questions out of a Crucible packet over Act I. For tonight, Thursday, you are to fill out the first two columns of the character chart in your packet.
English 4 / 1101 -- You should have turned in your description essays by now. We registered for RLC, so if you didn't pass the ASSET test you will not get credit for this class. Yesterday we discussed exemplification. Today, we will discuss thesis statements and introductions. For tonight, read "The Values Wasteland" and prepare to discuss tomorrow the thesis sentence and examples in the story. Possible quiz over the story, too.
Speech - We finished up the pet peeve speeches. We took a Chapter 2 test yesterday. Today, we began discussing Chapter 3: Listening.
20060901
Friday, September 1, 2006
English 3 -- We will finish Power Point presentations you created in your committees. If time allows, we will watch a brief movie over the Salem witch trials.
English 4 / 1101 -- Peer edit and type descriptive final draft today.
Speech -- pet peeve speeches
English 4 / 1101 -- Peer edit and type descriptive final draft today.
Speech -- pet peeve speeches
Tuesday, September 5, 2006
English 3-- I will show you a Power Point presentation over The Crucible plot and author. We will then begin reading the play...finally!
English 4 / 1101 -- Final day to peer edit and finalize your descriptive paper...it is due by the end of the day today.
Speech -- Chapter 2 test today. We may need to finish pet peeve speeches.
English 4 / 1101 -- Final day to peer edit and finalize your descriptive paper...it is due by the end of the day today.
Speech -- Chapter 2 test today. We may need to finish pet peeve speeches.
20060830
Thursday, August 31, 2006
English 3 -- First hour, we will go over how to use Power Point effectively. Sixth and seventh hours, we will spend the first half of the hour finalizing the Power Point presentations and practicing, and then the second half we will present.
English 4 / 1101 -- We will discuss clarity and style today. Continue working on your description papers, due Tuesday.
Speech -- You will read your six sentences to me today to ensure you are enunciating and pronuncing words correctly. Afterwards, I will give you a Chapter 2 study guide to use for review. Friday you will present your pet peeve speeches and next Tuesday (No school Monday!) you will take a Chapter 2 test.
English 4 / 1101 -- We will discuss clarity and style today. Continue working on your description papers, due Tuesday.
Speech -- You will read your six sentences to me today to ensure you are enunciating and pronuncing words correctly. Afterwards, I will give you a Chapter 2 study guide to use for review. Friday you will present your pet peeve speeches and next Tuesday (No school Monday!) you will take a Chapter 2 test.
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Wednesday, August 30, 2006
English 3 -- We will discuss using Power Point effectively and then you will have the rest of the hour to finish your presentation. Presentations begin Thursday and Friday for sixth and seventh hours, and Friday and Tuesday for first hour.
English 4 -- 1102 --You will have all hour to work on your rough draft. I will be conferencing with each of you to ensure you are on the right track in using description.
Speech -- We will work on pronunciation and enunciation today. Tomorrow, we will read aloud for a pronunciation grade. Then, you will prepare a brief (1-2 minutes) pet peeve speech where you have to utilize correct enunciation, pronunciation, and avoid speech pitfalls ("um," "uh," "like")
English 4 -- 1102 --You will have all hour to work on your rough draft. I will be conferencing with each of you to ensure you are on the right track in using description.
Speech -- We will work on pronunciation and enunciation today. Tomorrow, we will read aloud for a pronunciation grade. Then, you will prepare a brief (1-2 minutes) pet peeve speech where you have to utilize correct enunciation, pronunciation, and avoid speech pitfalls ("um," "uh," "like")
20060828
Tuesday, August 29, 2006
English 3 -- Work on your group projects over the Puritan era. Sixth and seventh hours, we will discuss creating your Power Point presentation.
English 4 -- We will work on sensory details of your draft and look at some examples.
Speech -- We will discuss articulation today and practice.
English 4 -- We will work on sensory details of your draft and look at some examples.
Speech -- We will discuss articulation today and practice.
Monday, August 28, 2006
English 3 -- FIRST HOUR: We will finish typing credos and then discuss a famous Puritan poem, "Huswifery." SIXTH and SEVENTH HOURS: We will begin a group project over the Puritan era. You will work today through Weds. and then present Thursday and Friday.
English 4 -- We will read portions of your descriptions from homework. You will then get your first writing assignment...the draft is due Weds. and the final copy is due next Tues. (since there's no class Monday...yea!)
Speech -- We will review and practice the information I presented last Friday over Chapter 2.
English 4 -- We will read portions of your descriptions from homework. You will then get your first writing assignment...the draft is due Weds. and the final copy is due next Tues. (since there's no class Monday...yea!)
Speech -- We will review and practice the information I presented last Friday over Chapter 2.
20060824
Friday, August 25, 2006
English 3 -- First hour: we will type all hour. Credos from first hour are due Monday. Sixth and seventh hours credos are due today by the end of the day, though most of you have turned them in already. Sixth and seventh hours will have a little time to finish typing credos, and the rest of the hour we will discuss the Bradstreet questions and look at a new poem, "Huswifery."
English 4 / 1101 -- We will discuss "Once More to the Lake" today. Afterwards, we will look at your descriptive sentences. For homework, you will need to practice fixing up a boring paragraph I will give you.
Speech -- I will begin teaching Chapter 2 today.
Reading -- Freak the Mighty.
English 4 / 1101 -- We will discuss "Once More to the Lake" today. Afterwards, we will look at your descriptive sentences. For homework, you will need to practice fixing up a boring paragraph I will give you.
Speech -- I will begin teaching Chapter 2 today.
Reading -- Freak the Mighty.
Thursday, August 24, 2006
English 3 -- We will type credos today. If you finish today, please turn in with your rough draft...the worksheet you filled out is optional.
English 4 / 1101 -- We will discuss "Sister Flowers" today. Additionally, we will finish spicing up those dull sentences. For homework, read "Once More to the Lake" and prepare for discussion.
Speech -- Chapter 1 test today. We will finish bag speeches.
Reading -- We are reading Freak the Mighty and making predictions.
English 4 / 1101 -- We will discuss "Sister Flowers" today. Additionally, we will finish spicing up those dull sentences. For homework, read "Once More to the Lake" and prepare for discussion.
Speech -- Chapter 1 test today. We will finish bag speeches.
Reading -- We are reading Freak the Mighty and making predictions.
20060822
Wednesday, August 23, 2006
English 3 -- We will continue working on the credos each of you wrote and edited yesterday. Today, we will work on breaking the information into paragraphs and checking mechanics and ensuring that you have explained enough. We will begin typing tomorrow. The rest of the hour, we will begin reading and discussing Puritan poetry from Anne Bradstreet.
English 4 - We will discuss Soto's "The Jacket." We will spend some time practicing making dull sentences come to life with word choice and description.
Speech -- Bag speeches today! You have a Chapter 1 test tomorrow. Should we not finish all the bag speeches, we will finish them after the Chapter 1 test Thurs.
Reading -- We are still reading Freak the Mighty. . .we are on Chapter 8.
English 4 - We will discuss Soto's "The Jacket." We will spend some time practicing making dull sentences come to life with word choice and description.
Speech -- Bag speeches today! You have a Chapter 1 test tomorrow. Should we not finish all the bag speeches, we will finish them after the Chapter 1 test Thurs.
Reading -- We are still reading Freak the Mighty. . .we are on Chapter 8.
20060821
Tuesday, August 22, 2006
English 3 -- We will discuss your credos today and then work on editing them. Additionally, we will read a poem by Anne Bradstreet and discuss how the Puritan influence can be seen in her poem.
English 4 -- We will continue to discuss the writing process.
Speech -- We will discuss each of your potential future careers and how speech communication will help you. We will go over the study guide for Chapter 1. If time allows, we will begin discussing Chapter 2.
Reading -- We will read Chapters 5-8 of Freak the Mighty and practice making predictions and asking questions.
English 4 -- We will continue to discuss the writing process.
Speech -- We will discuss each of your potential future careers and how speech communication will help you. We will go over the study guide for Chapter 1. If time allows, we will begin discussing Chapter 2.
Reading -- We will read Chapters 5-8 of Freak the Mighty and practice making predictions and asking questions.
Monday, August 21, 2006
English 3 -- Today, we will discuss the Pilgrims and Puritans. Additionally, please complete your credo draft and bring it with you tomorrow.
English 4 -- We will discuss Chapter 1: "The Reading Process: and will begin Chapter 2: "The Writing Process."
Speech -- We will practice nonverbal gestures, review Chapter 1, and work on a Chapter 1 study guide. Bag speeches due Wednesday, and a Chapter 1 test will be given Thursday.
Reading -- We will begin Chapters 1-4 of Freak the Mighty. I will read to you and you will draw a picture, ask a question, and make a prediction.
English 4 -- We will discuss Chapter 1: "The Reading Process: and will begin Chapter 2: "The Writing Process."
Speech -- We will practice nonverbal gestures, review Chapter 1, and work on a Chapter 1 study guide. Bag speeches due Wednesday, and a Chapter 1 test will be given Thursday.
Reading -- We will begin Chapters 1-4 of Freak the Mighty. I will read to you and you will draw a picture, ask a question, and make a prediction.
Friday, August 18, 2006
English 3 -- Take home "Million Words or Less" assignment to parents. Get class syllabus and Internet posting papers signed. We will do an individual survey today and turn it in.
English 4 -- We will do the RLC pre-write.
Speech -- We will discuss Chapter 1.
Reading -- We will discuss what good readers do.
English 4 -- We will do the RLC pre-write.
Speech -- We will discuss Chapter 1.
Reading -- We will discuss what good readers do.
20060817
Thursday, August 17, 2006
English 3 -- You will do an activity today to learn more about yourself. Then, you will need to complete an survey about yourself. Last, take home the "Million Words" paper to your parents. It's due next week. Remember to turn in your signed forms over the rules.
English 4 -- Read Chapter 1 in the Longman Reader.
Speech -- Read Chapter 1 in your textbook.
Reading -- Reading assignment in class.
English 4 -- Read Chapter 1 in the Longman Reader.
Speech -- Read Chapter 1 in your textbook.
Reading -- Reading assignment in class.
20060815
Wednesday, August 16, 2006
FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL!
You will have school first hour only today. In your first hour class, you will go over school rules and regulations and such.
The normal school day begins tomorrow.
You will have school first hour only today. In your first hour class, you will go over school rules and regulations and such.
The normal school day begins tomorrow.
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20060505
Monday, May 8, 2006
English 3 -- Today is your last day to complete your poetry journal, save your poem to your folder (use the directions I gave you for this), and prepare what you will say tomorrow.
English 4 / 1102 -- Research presentations begin today. Final exams begin Wednesday.
Speech -- Work on farewell speeches.
Reading -- WIN reading.
English 4 / 1102 -- Research presentations begin today. Final exams begin Wednesday.
Speech -- Work on farewell speeches.
Reading -- WIN reading.
Friday, May 5, 2006
Happy Cinco de Mayo!English 3 -- We will discuss what goes into your poetry presentations that begin on Tuesday. You will have the rest of the hour to work on your poetry journals.
English 4 / 1102 -- Research papers due today. Work on your presentations, due to begin Monday.
Speech -- We will finish radio presentations. Begin working on your farewell speech. They will begin Tuesday and are only 1-2 minutes in length.
Reading -- Educational games today.
Thursday, May 4, 2006
English 3 -- You should be working on your poetry journals today. They must be finished by the end of the day Monday. You will present them Tuesday.
English 4 -- Work on your research papers and presentations. Presentations begin Monday.
Speech -- Radio presentations
Reading -- WIN reading program
English 4 -- Work on your research papers and presentations. Presentations begin Monday.
Speech -- Radio presentations
Reading -- WIN reading program
20060502
Wednesday, May 3, 2006
English 3 -- Work on locating poems and writing in your journals.
English 4 / 1102 -- Work on your research paper and presentations.
Speech -- Practice your radio presentations today and finish your scripts. Presentations begin tomorrow.
Reading -- Work on WIN program.
English 4 / 1102 -- Work on your research paper and presentations.
Speech -- Practice your radio presentations today and finish your scripts. Presentations begin tomorrow.
Reading -- Work on WIN program.
Tuesday, May 2, 2006
English 3 -- We have a couple of slides left on the poetry Power Point. The rest of the hour, you should work on locating poems and writing in your journal. Presentations are tentatively set to begin Friday.
English 4 / 1102 -- We will discuss final preparations for completing your research paper, due Friday. We will also discuss your upcoming research paper presentation to the class. Presentations begin Monday of next week.
Speech -- Begin finalizing your radio program and work on your script. Scripts are due Thursday and presentations begin Thursday as well.
Reading -- Work on WIN program
English 4 / 1102 -- We will discuss final preparations for completing your research paper, due Friday. We will also discuss your upcoming research paper presentation to the class. Presentations begin Monday of next week.
Speech -- Begin finalizing your radio program and work on your script. Scripts are due Thursday and presentations begin Thursday as well.
Reading -- Work on WIN program
Monday, May 1, 2006
Happy May! This is the last month of school!
English 3 -- Today we will attempt to finish the Power Point over poetry. Tomorrow you will begin your search for ten awesome poems and write about the best seven.
English 4 / 1102 -- Those of you who didn't present your poem Friday will do so today. Tomorrow we will discuss final preparations for your research paper and discuss what you need to do for your research paper presentation. The research paper is due Friday and the presentations begin Monday of next week.
Speech -- Work in groups on radio presentation. Presentations and scripts due Thursday.
Reading -- Work on WIN program.
English 3 -- Today we will attempt to finish the Power Point over poetry. Tomorrow you will begin your search for ten awesome poems and write about the best seven.
English 4 / 1102 -- Those of you who didn't present your poem Friday will do so today. Tomorrow we will discuss final preparations for your research paper and discuss what you need to do for your research paper presentation. The research paper is due Friday and the presentations begin Monday of next week.
Speech -- Work in groups on radio presentation. Presentations and scripts due Thursday.
Reading -- Work on WIN program.
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Tuesday, April 25, 2006
English 3 -- You should have about 5-10 minutes to finish your Work Keys practice test and then we will go over the answers. The rest of the hour you will hopefully work on PLATO, a program that helps you prepare for the reading of ACT and Work Keys. Tomorrow the ACT test begins. Get a good night's sleep and eat a good breakfast!!
English 4 - 1102 : We will discuss "My Father as Guitar" and your notes. Then, we will continue looking at poetry. Work on your chosen poem at home in preparation for teaching the class.
Speech -- We will complete oral interpretations today. If time remains, we will discuss the final project, a radio presentation.
Reading -- You will take a Watsons Go to Birmingham test today to see how much you learned. Then you will go back to choosing your own books to read.
English 4 - 1102 : We will discuss "My Father as Guitar" and your notes. Then, we will continue looking at poetry. Work on your chosen poem at home in preparation for teaching the class.
Speech -- We will complete oral interpretations today. If time remains, we will discuss the final project, a radio presentation.
Reading -- You will take a Watsons Go to Birmingham test today to see how much you learned. Then you will go back to choosing your own books to read.
Monday, April 24, 2006
Welcome back from break! Hope it was a good one. Only a few more weeks of school left. Hang in there!
English 3 -- We are going to discuss the ACT English practice test you took before break. We will go over only the first section. Tomorrow, I will give you the answers to the rest of the test for those of you who finished it all and want to see how you did. The rest of the hour we will work on a practice Work Keys test. We will finish and discuss it tomorrow.
English 4 / 1102 -- We will begin poetry today. You will each need to choose a poem to present at the end of the week. I realize that several of you will be gone throughout this week...Weds. and Thurs. are speech field trips and Friday is the Art Fest. Keep up with your note taking and homework...especially your research paper!!
Speech -- Field trip for our class is Thursday. We will be gone all day to TV 3 and Clear Channel radio. We will finish our oral interpretations today and tomorrow. Our last project is a radio presentation.
Reading -- We will finish The Watsons Go to Birmingham today.
English 3 -- We are going to discuss the ACT English practice test you took before break. We will go over only the first section. Tomorrow, I will give you the answers to the rest of the test for those of you who finished it all and want to see how you did. The rest of the hour we will work on a practice Work Keys test. We will finish and discuss it tomorrow.
English 4 / 1102 -- We will begin poetry today. You will each need to choose a poem to present at the end of the week. I realize that several of you will be gone throughout this week...Weds. and Thurs. are speech field trips and Friday is the Art Fest. Keep up with your note taking and homework...especially your research paper!!
Speech -- Field trip for our class is Thursday. We will be gone all day to TV 3 and Clear Channel radio. We will finish our oral interpretations today and tomorrow. Our last project is a radio presentation.
Reading -- We will finish The Watsons Go to Birmingham today.
20060411
Wednesday, April 12, 2006
English 3 -- We will take a practice ACT reading test today.
English 4 / 1102 -- Work on your research paper. . .keep the May 5th deadline in sight.
Speech -- Oral interpretation of lit presentations today.
Reading -- next chapter of The Watsons Go to Birmingham.
English 4 / 1102 -- Work on your research paper. . .keep the May 5th deadline in sight.
Speech -- Oral interpretation of lit presentations today.
Reading -- next chapter of The Watsons Go to Birmingham.
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Tuesday, April 11, 2006
English 3 -- ACT and PSAE/Work Keys practice today. Bring your practice packet.
English 4 / 1102 -- Work on your research paper today.
Speech -- Oral interpretations today.
Reading -- Finish Chapter 11 of The Watsons Go to Birmingham.
English 4 / 1102 -- Work on your research paper today.
Speech -- Oral interpretations today.
Reading -- Finish Chapter 11 of The Watsons Go to Birmingham.
Monday, April 10, 206
English 3 -- Mrs. Zawaske will be here all hour again today to register you for the PSAE. Bring your practice packets with you tomorrow.
English 4 / 1102 -- We will discuss "Good Country People" today. The rest of the hour as well as Tuesday and Wednesday are for you to work on your papers. Remember to turn in your critical analysis by the end of the day today.
Speech -- Oral interpretations begin today.
Reading -- Chapters 10-11 of The Watsons Go to Birmingham.
English 4 / 1102 -- We will discuss "Good Country People" today. The rest of the hour as well as Tuesday and Wednesday are for you to work on your papers. Remember to turn in your critical analysis by the end of the day today.
Speech -- Oral interpretations begin today.
Reading -- Chapters 10-11 of The Watsons Go to Birmingham.
Friday, April 7, 2006
English 3 -- Mrs. Zawaske will be here all hour registering you for the PSAE. She will also be here Monday.
English 4 -- Read "Good Country People" for Monday. Critical analyses due Monday by end of the day.
Speech -- Last day to practice you oral interp.
Reading -- Game day
English 4 -- Read "Good Country People" for Monday. Critical analyses due Monday by end of the day.
Speech -- Last day to practice you oral interp.
Reading -- Game day
20060405
Thursday, April , 2006
English 3 -- We will discuss today what to expect on the Prairie State and ACT exams that you will take after spring break.
English 4 / 1102 -- You have today to finish your critical analysis and work on your research paper. I will be discussing both papers with each of you individually. Additionally, you should read "A Clean, Well-Lighted Place" for tomorrow and mark text for discussion.
Speech -- We will practice with partners today for oral interp. pieces.
English 4 / 1102 -- You have today to finish your critical analysis and work on your research paper. I will be discussing both papers with each of you individually. Additionally, you should read "A Clean, Well-Lighted Place" for tomorrow and mark text for discussion.
Speech -- We will practice with partners today for oral interp. pieces.
20060404
Wednesday, April 5, 2006
English 3 -- We will begin discussion of the ACT and Prairie State exams. If time permits, we will begin practice exercises.
English 4 / 1102 -- Continue working on your critical analyses. We will go ahead tomorrow and work on lit analyses/research papers. "A Clean, Wel-Lighted Place" by Hemingway is due tomorrow. Bring notes to discuss. Analyses will be due Monday by the end of the day, not today as is on the calendar. However, you will not have additional class time to complete it.
Speech -- We will mark text and practice today for oral interpretation. We will begin these tomorrow.
Reading -- Next chapter of The Watsons Go to Birmingham.
English 4 / 1102 -- Continue working on your critical analyses. We will go ahead tomorrow and work on lit analyses/research papers. "A Clean, Wel-Lighted Place" by Hemingway is due tomorrow. Bring notes to discuss. Analyses will be due Monday by the end of the day, not today as is on the calendar. However, you will not have additional class time to complete it.
Speech -- We will mark text and practice today for oral interpretation. We will begin these tomorrow.
Reading -- Next chapter of The Watsons Go to Birmingham.
20060403
Tuesday, April 4, 2006
English 3 -- We will finish the movie over The Great Gatsby today and begin practicing for the ACT and Prairie State exams.
English 4 / 1102 -- Work on your literary analyses today. They are due Thursday by the end of the day, though you will not have time in class Thursday to work on them. Also, 8th hour will not have class tomorrow due to early dismissal.
Speech -- We will discuss today how to write your introduction for your oral interpretation and how to mark your text and read.
Reading -- We will read the next chapter of The Watsons Go to Birmingham.
English 4 / 1102 -- Work on your literary analyses today. They are due Thursday by the end of the day, though you will not have time in class Thursday to work on them. Also, 8th hour will not have class tomorrow due to early dismissal.
Speech -- We will discuss today how to write your introduction for your oral interpretation and how to mark your text and read.
Reading -- We will read the next chapter of The Watsons Go to Birmingham.
20060331
Monday, April 3, 2006
English 3 -- We will finish the movie today, I hope.
English 4 / 1102 -- We will work on your critical analysis draft. We will discuss how to now find sources that back up your point of view.
Speech -- Work on your analysis of your chosen piece for oral interpretation.
Reading -- We will read more of "The Watsons Go to Birmingham."
English 4 / 1102 -- We will work on your critical analysis draft. We will discuss how to now find sources that back up your point of view.
Speech -- Work on your analysis of your chosen piece for oral interpretation.
Reading -- We will read more of "The Watsons Go to Birmingham."
Friday, March 31, 2006
English 3 - We will watch more of the movie The Great Gatsby.
English 4 / 1102 -- We will discuss Oates's "Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been?" I will give you instructions for beginning your next critical literary analysis.
Speech -- We will discuss oral interpretation of literature today.
Reading -- Educational games today.
English 4 / 1102 -- We will discuss Oates's "Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been?" I will give you instructions for beginning your next critical literary analysis.
Speech -- We will discuss oral interpretation of literature today.
Reading -- Educational games today.
20060329
Thursday, March 30, 2006
English 3 -- Your character analysis is due by the end of the day today. Use the editing checksheet to ensure that your analysis contains all the required elements before turning it in. We will discuss the Gatsby test today. We will begin the movie today!!
English 4 / 1102 -- We will discus "The Open Boat" today. For tonight, read "Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been?" You will have the remaining time to work on your research paper.
Speech -- Debates today.
Reading -- We will read the next chapter of The Watsons Go to Birmingham.
English 4 / 1102 -- We will discus "The Open Boat" today. For tonight, read "Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been?" You will have the remaining time to work on your research paper.
Speech -- Debates today.
Reading -- We will read the next chapter of The Watsons Go to Birmingham.
20060328
Wednesday, March 29, 2006
English 3 -- Today is the last day to work on your character analysis for first hour. Sixth and seventh hours will have a LITTLE time tomorrow to work. Your analyses are due by the end of the hour tomorrow. No class sixth throuth eighth hours today.
English 4 - 1102 : We will discuss "The Open Boat" Thursday. Today, since I have fourth hour only, you will have time to research. No class eighth hour.
Speech -- Debates today
Reading -- We will read the next chapter of The Watsons Go to Birmingham.
English 4 - 1102 : We will discuss "The Open Boat" Thursday. Today, since I have fourth hour only, you will have time to research. No class eighth hour.
Speech -- Debates today
Reading -- We will read the next chapter of The Watsons Go to Birmingham.
20060327
Tuesday, March 28, 206
English 3 --You have all hour to work on your character analyses. They are due Thursday at the end of the day...you will have very little time Thursday to work on them.
English 4 / 1102 - We will discuss "Araby" today. Read "The Open Boat" by Stephen Crane for Thursday and prepare to discuss. The rest of the hour is yours to work on your research paper.
Speech -- Debates today.
Reading -- Miss Wells will teach you today. You will be listening to a short story as she reads and do a KWL chart.
English 4 / 1102 - We will discuss "Araby" today. Read "The Open Boat" by Stephen Crane for Thursday and prepare to discuss. The rest of the hour is yours to work on your research paper.
Speech -- Debates today.
Reading -- Miss Wells will teach you today. You will be listening to a short story as she reads and do a KWL chart.
20060324
Monday, March 27, 2006
English 3 -- You have all hour today and tomorrow to work on your character analyses. Weds. is early dismissal and you are the only class I will have that day. . .so in fairness to you (because theirs won't be due Weds.) your paper will be due Thurs. by the end of the day. However, you will not have Thurs. to work on them. Plan carefully.
English 4 / 1102 --Monday, we will discuss the plan for working on your research papers. You will need to read "Araby" on page 283 and mark the text for discussion.
Speech -- Debates
Reading -- We will read Chapter 4 and answer some questions about what we've read so far.
English 4 / 1102 --Monday, we will discuss the plan for working on your research papers. You will need to read "Araby" on page 283 and mark the text for discussion.
Speech -- Debates
Reading -- We will read Chapter 4 and answer some questions about what we've read so far.
20060323
Friday, March 24. 2006
English 3 -- We will finish the Power Point presentation on archetypes/the hero's journey. Then, we will discuss your character analysis paper over a character in The Great Gatsby. The rest of the hour, you will have time to begin your paper. You will have Monday and only a bit of Tuesday to write. Paper is due Weds. at the end of the day, though you will not have Weds. to type. This means you will have to work on the draft at home and use your time resourcefully.
English 4 / 1102 -- We will discuss logical fallacies today. The rest of the hour, you should be researching and working on your paper.
Speech -- We will have a guest speaker, Chris Sink, from RLC to speak with us about the networking program and possible scholarships.
Reading --Today, as I read Chapter 4 of The Watsons Go to Birmingham, you will follow along. You will be responsible for reading the last two pages with a partner.
English 4 / 1102 -- We will discuss logical fallacies today. The rest of the hour, you should be researching and working on your paper.
Speech -- We will have a guest speaker, Chris Sink, from RLC to speak with us about the networking program and possible scholarships.
Reading --Today, as I read Chapter 4 of The Watsons Go to Birmingham, you will follow along. You will be responsible for reading the last two pages with a partner.
20060322
Thursday, March 23, 2006
English 3 -- Today, we will discuss archetypes. We will discuss archetypes in The Great Gatsby. You will then begin your written essay over the novel...directions will be given.
English 4 /1102 -- We will discuss alternate sources 8th hour. 4th and 8th hours we will discuss logical fallacies.
Reading -- We will read Chapter 3 today of The Watsons Go to Birmingham.
Speech -- Debates today.
English 4 /1102 -- We will discuss alternate sources 8th hour. 4th and 8th hours we will discuss logical fallacies.
Reading -- We will read Chapter 3 today of The Watsons Go to Birmingham.
Speech -- Debates today.
Wednesday, March 22, 2006
English 3 -- Only first hour will be in class, so today will be a study hall.
English 4 / 1102 -- Research your topic for your paper.
Reading -- We will read Chapter 2 of The Watsons Go to Birmingham.
Speech -- Debate (Drug Testing).
English 4 / 1102 -- Research your topic for your paper.
Reading -- We will read Chapter 2 of The Watsons Go to Birmingham.
Speech -- Debate (Drug Testing).
20060316
Tuesday, March 21, 2006
English 3 - Add to your writing (Quick 8): In chapter 8, the narrator informs us that Gatsby gave Daisy a sense of security and the feeling that he was able to take care of her. In your opinion, what is more important, being able to take care of someone emotionally or financially?
We will discuss the rest of the novel today.
English 4 / 1102: Post to 214.ezboard.com/bcchsenglish under "research paper" by the end of the day. You wil have a little class time to post and reply to two students. We will also discuss sources, including alternative sources.
Speech: Debates (We will finish censorship today).
We will discuss the rest of the novel today.
English 4 / 1102: Post to 214.ezboard.com/bcchsenglish under "research paper" by the end of the day. You wil have a little class time to post and reply to two students. We will also discuss sources, including alternative sources.
Speech: Debates (We will finish censorship today).
20060315
Monday, March 20, 2006
English 3 -- Begin by adding to your writing (Quick 8). Write about the following. . .Though Daisy is so central to the novel, she is in many ways a very undeveloped character, befitting for somebody made of clouds and stardust. She is a dream and in many ways remains a shadowy character. Do you give Daisy points for recognizing and caring for the romantic soul of Gatsby, or condemn her for carrying on a romance when she is a married woman? What drives Daisy? Fear, vanity, snobbery, weakness? You decide.
We will discuss Chapter 8 today. We will also add on to the character charts.
English 4 / 1102 -- We will discuss research topics and begin researching.
Speech-- Debates begin today.
We will discuss Chapter 8 today. We will also add on to the character charts.
English 4 / 1102 -- We will discuss research topics and begin researching.
Speech-- Debates begin today.
Thursday, March 16, 2006
We will drop classes 1-4 and begin with classes 5-8.
English 3 -- We will play Bookworm. Those of you who still need to post to ezboard can do that this hour.
English 4 -- You have class time to research. . .take advantage of this, since you won't have lots of class time this go around.
Speech -- Today, I will check your evidence cards and your plan to see that your group is prepared. I will also discuss where to use your visual aid in your debate. I will draw for group presentations today.
No Reading Class!!!
English 3 -- We will play Bookworm. Those of you who still need to post to ezboard can do that this hour.
English 4 -- You have class time to research. . .take advantage of this, since you won't have lots of class time this go around.
Speech -- Today, I will check your evidence cards and your plan to see that your group is prepared. I will also discuss where to use your visual aid in your debate. I will draw for group presentations today.
No Reading Class!!!
20060314
Wednesday, March 15, 2006
English 3 -- We will discuss Chapters 6-7 today. For Monday, read Chapter 8 and answer the questions I hand out.
English 4 / 1102 -- We will continue our discussion of argument. I would like you to begin thinking about an argumentative topic for your next research paper. Some websites with possible topics:
http://www.tcc.edu/students/resources/writcent/HANDOUTS/writing/restopics.htm
http://www.uwc.ucf.edu/Writing%20Resources/Handouts/research_topics.htm
Speech -- continue working on your visual aid and evidence cards.
Reading lab - - You will present your flip books today.
English 4 / 1102 -- We will continue our discussion of argument. I would like you to begin thinking about an argumentative topic for your next research paper. Some websites with possible topics:
http://www.tcc.edu/students/resources/writcent/HANDOUTS/writing/restopics.htm
http://www.uwc.ucf.edu/Writing%20Resources/Handouts/research_topics.htm
Speech -- continue working on your visual aid and evidence cards.
Reading lab - - You will present your flip books today.
Tuesday, March 14, 2006
English 3 -- First thing, please log into p214.ezboard.com/bcchsenglish. You will post, according to the instructions on the worksheet I will give you, to three of five questions and then respond to what three other students said. For homework, please read Chapter 7 and do the worksheet.
English 4 /1102 -- Study hall today...too many students absent for WYSE.
Speech -- We will discuss visual aids for debates. Your group must have at least one. Continue working on evidence cards.
Reading -- Finish your flip books today. Tomorrow we will present them to the class.
English 4 /1102 -- Study hall today...too many students absent for WYSE.
Speech -- We will discuss visual aids for debates. Your group must have at least one. Continue working on evidence cards.
Reading -- Finish your flip books today. Tomorrow we will present them to the class.
20060309
Monday, March 13, 2006
English 3 -- We will discuss Chapter 6 and go over your leveled questions you wrote. Read Chapter 7 tonight and do worksheet.
English 4 -- MLA midterm exam today. Tomorrow we will continue discussing argumentation.
Speech -- We will discuss how to make evidence cards today.
Reading Lab -- We will finish our cartoon books we worked on Friday.
English 4 -- MLA midterm exam today. Tomorrow we will continue discussing argumentation.
Speech -- We will discuss how to make evidence cards today.
Reading Lab -- We will finish our cartoon books we worked on Friday.
Friday, March 10, 2006
English 3-- Write today about the following: When Nick told Gatsby that "you can't repeat the past," Gatsby replied, "Why, of course you can!" Do you agree with Nick or with Gatsby? Explain. We will answer other students' posts on p214.ezboard.com/bcchsenglish. For Monday, prepare leveled questions to discuss with the class over Chapter 6: write ONE level 3 or 4 and ONE level 5 or 6.
English 4 -- You will have time to finish your midterm analyses today. MLA midterm Monday.
Speech -- Many of you will be absent today, so you will have time to work on your debate plan.
Reading lab -- Since the link was blocked yesterday, we will try again today.
English 4 -- You will have time to finish your midterm analyses today. MLA midterm Monday.
Speech -- Many of you will be absent today, so you will have time to work on your debate plan.
Reading lab -- Since the link was blocked yesterday, we will try again today.
Thursday, March 9, 206
English 3 -- You will post to p214.ezboard.com/bcchsenglish today. You should post two level 4, 5, or 6 questions. You may use the ones you made in groups yesterday as long as only one group member posts one of the questions...no duplicates. The rest of the hour, you will have time to read Chapter 6 and/or work on the Ch. 6 worksheet.
English 4 -- 1102 -- You will begin writing your midterm lit analyses. You will also have tomorrow to work on them.
Speech -- Today, I will show you a sample affirmative and negative constructive speeches as well as a sample rebuttal speech. You will need to work on your plan today.
Reading Lab -- We will be making cartoons at www.readwritethink.org/materials/flipbook.
English 4 -- 1102 -- You will begin writing your midterm lit analyses. You will also have tomorrow to work on them.
Speech -- Today, I will show you a sample affirmative and negative constructive speeches as well as a sample rebuttal speech. You will need to work on your plan today.
Reading Lab -- We will be making cartoons at www.readwritethink.org/materials/flipbook.
20060302
Friday, March 3, 2006
English 3 -- We will discuss the Chapter 3 worksheet that was for homework and the worksheet that we did at Gatsby's party. For tonight, read Chapter4 and do the assigned questions.
English 4 / 1102 -- We will look at your research papers and ensure that they look correct.
Speech -- Debate research in teams.
Reading -- Jig Words day.
English 4 / 1102 -- We will look at your research papers and ensure that they look correct.
Speech -- Debate research in teams.
Reading -- Jig Words day.
20060301
Thursday, March 2, 2006
English 3 -- We will finish up your "Gatsby party" treasure hunt and award prizes today. We will also discuss Chapter 3. Tonight, read Chapter 4 and do assigned questions.
English 4 / 1102 -- Turn in your essays over "The Story of an Hour." We will look at a sample research paper and discuss incorporating quotations and then make sure that yours are accurate. You will look at how much you've quoted/paraphrased and how much is your own ideas.
Speech -- We will discuss debates and begin gathering research.
Reading Lab -- next chapter of War of the Worlds.
English 4 / 1102 -- Turn in your essays over "The Story of an Hour." We will look at a sample research paper and discuss incorporating quotations and then make sure that yours are accurate. You will look at how much you've quoted/paraphrased and how much is your own ideas.
Speech -- We will discuss debates and begin gathering research.
Reading Lab -- next chapter of War of the Worlds.
20060228
Wednesday, March 1, 2006
English 3 -- We will be having a party in class for Chapter 3...it is important that you have read the chapter.
English 4 / 1102 -- We will work on your in-class essay over "The Story of an Hour". You will have all hour to complete it.
Speeches -- We will discuss debates. I will assign you groups and then together you will choose topics.
English 4 / 1102 -- We will work on your in-class essay over "The Story of an Hour". You will have all hour to complete it.
Speeches -- We will discuss debates. I will assign you groups and then together you will choose topics.
20060227
Tuesday, February 28, 2006
English 3 -- Today, you will write about the following: "What is something you want that money can't buy?" Next, we will discuss what you have written down about the characters. Finally, you will get with a partner and look for references to colors. You will have a chart to complete. For homework, read Chapter 3 and do the worksheet.
English 4 / 1102 -- We will begin by discussing "The Story of an Hour." You will work with a partner to look more deeply into the story and will discuss your findings with the class. Finally, you will have a bit of time to work on your research paper.
Speech-- Last three speeches today. . . we hope!
Reading Lab - you will read the next chapter with a partner, answer questions, and then draw a picture.
English 4 / 1102 -- We will begin by discussing "The Story of an Hour." You will work with a partner to look more deeply into the story and will discuss your findings with the class. Finally, you will have a bit of time to work on your research paper.
Speech-- Last three speeches today. . . we hope!
Reading Lab - you will read the next chapter with a partner, answer questions, and then draw a picture.
20060224
Monday, February 27, 2006
English 3 -- We will discuss Chapter 2. Be sure to bring your completed worksheet with you.
English 4 -- We will continue working on rough drafts of the research paper. Final drafts are due Tuesday by the end of the day.
Speech -- more speeches
Reading -- We will begin the next chapter of War of the Worlds.
English 4 -- We will continue working on rough drafts of the research paper. Final drafts are due Tuesday by the end of the day.
Speech -- more speeches
Reading -- We will begin the next chapter of War of the Worlds.
20060222
Friday, February 24, 2006
English 3 -- First, while waiting for met to take attendance, you should open a Word document and type today's date. Next, please write about the following topic: How important are first impressions?
Last, we will discuss Chapter 1. Tonight, read Chapter 2 and do the questions assigned.
English 4 / 1102 -- Today, work on your lit analysis because it is due by the end of the day (turned in with your drafts). Yesterday, we looked at a couple of sample analysis papers. If time remains, work on your research paper final, as it is due Tuesday.
Speech -- Still more speeches.
Reading -- Bookworm contest today!
Last, we will discuss Chapter 1. Tonight, read Chapter 2 and do the questions assigned.
English 4 / 1102 -- Today, work on your lit analysis because it is due by the end of the day (turned in with your drafts). Yesterday, we looked at a couple of sample analysis papers. If time remains, work on your research paper final, as it is due Tuesday.
Speech -- Still more speeches.
Reading -- Bookworm contest today!
Thursday, February 23. 2006
English 3 -- You will finish your Power Point presentations on your color today. Afterwards, we will discuss why we still are reading a book from the 1920's and if you've ever wanted to relive a moment from your past to redo it. IF time permits, we will discuss Chapter 1 and your worksheet.
English 4 / 1102 -- You should be correcting your lit analysis papers now that you've peer edited. Today, you will peer edit the research paper drafts (use a clean, updated copy). Tomorrow, your lit analyses are due. Your research paper final drafts are due next Tuesday.
Speech -- more speeches...we're halfway there.
Reading -- We will read Chapter 4. The action's getting good!!
English 4 / 1102 -- You should be correcting your lit analysis papers now that you've peer edited. Today, you will peer edit the research paper drafts (use a clean, updated copy). Tomorrow, your lit analyses are due. Your research paper final drafts are due next Tuesday.
Speech -- more speeches...we're halfway there.
Reading -- We will read Chapter 4. The action's getting good!!
Wednesday, February 22, 2006
English 3 -- Today, you will have about half the class time to finish up your color Power Point presentations. Afterwards, you will begin presenting your assigned color. As a class, you will take notes on the other presentations so you are familiar with all assigned colors when you begin reading Gatsby. . .and speaking of Gatsby. . .you should read Chapter 1 tonight and answer the questions on the worksheet.
English 4/1102 -- I will hand back your research paper drafts as well as your lit analysis drafts today. We will peer edit your lit analysis papers, and I will give you a sheet to use. Tomorrow, you will peer edit your research paper drafts (use a clean, hopefully edited copy for your peers to use and not the one Miss Wells and I marked on). Tomorrow (Thursday), you should use class time remaining after peer editing to fix both drafts. Friday I will give you a couple of sample lit analyses to use as samples for your final draft. Your lit analyses are due Friday by the end of the day (along with your drafts). Next Monday and Tuesday you will work on your research paper final copy. It is due by the end of the day.
Speech -- speeches today
Reading -- We are on Chapter 3 of War of the Worlds. You will pretend you are the leader of the Army and will write a plan for fixing what is happening.
English 4/1102 -- I will hand back your research paper drafts as well as your lit analysis drafts today. We will peer edit your lit analysis papers, and I will give you a sheet to use. Tomorrow, you will peer edit your research paper drafts (use a clean, hopefully edited copy for your peers to use and not the one Miss Wells and I marked on). Tomorrow (Thursday), you should use class time remaining after peer editing to fix both drafts. Friday I will give you a couple of sample lit analyses to use as samples for your final draft. Your lit analyses are due Friday by the end of the day (along with your drafts). Next Monday and Tuesday you will work on your research paper final copy. It is due by the end of the day.
Speech -- speeches today
Reading -- We are on Chapter 3 of War of the Worlds. You will pretend you are the leader of the Army and will write a plan for fixing what is happening.
20060217
Tuesday, February 21, 2006
English 3 -- You will work with your partner today taking notes on your assigned color. You need to then make a presentation of some sort to teach the class about your color...include synonyms for your color as well as objects that are usually your color. The original website is http://interactives.mped.org/view_interactive.aspx?id=583&title= . However, if this does not work for you, please go to these websites instead:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Color_psychology
http://www.benjaminmoore.com/wrapper_pg1art.asp?L=color&K=color&N=colabot&art=5.3.5
http://www.hgtv.com/hgtv/cda/article_print/0,1983,HGTV_3368_1389947_ARTICLE-DETAIL-PRINT,00.html
http://www.grokdotcom.com/readingcolors.htm
and answer these questions:
a. What emotional connotations are associated with the color you are researching?
b. what cultural connotations are associated with the color you are researching?
English 4 (1102)--Your lit analysis draft is due by the end of the day today. I will return your research paper drafts today. You will need to work on another draft, correcting and adding information. This is due at the beginning of the hour Thurs. so that you can have your paper peer edited. Tomorrow, you will peer edit your critical analysis drafts. They are due by Friday.
Speech -- Speeches continue today.
Reading -- We will begin Chapter 2 of War of the Worlds.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Color_psychology
http://www.benjaminmoore.com/wrapper_pg1art.asp?L=color&K=color&N=colabot&art=5.3.5
http://www.hgtv.com/hgtv/cda/article_print/0,1983,HGTV_3368_1389947_ARTICLE-DETAIL-PRINT,00.html
http://www.grokdotcom.com/readingcolors.htm
and answer these questions:
a. What emotional connotations are associated with the color you are researching?
b. what cultural connotations are associated with the color you are researching?
English 4 (1102)--Your lit analysis draft is due by the end of the day today. I will return your research paper drafts today. You will need to work on another draft, correcting and adding information. This is due at the beginning of the hour Thurs. so that you can have your paper peer edited. Tomorrow, you will peer edit your critical analysis drafts. They are due by Friday.
Speech -- Speeches continue today.
Reading -- We will begin Chapter 2 of War of the Worlds.
Friday, February 17, 2006
English 3 -- Before beginning The Great Gatsby, we need to discuss symbolism and Fitzgerald's use of color, so we will be looking at what colors represent. You will be assigned a partner (most of you, anyway...some of you will have to work alone) and you will research information on your color.
English 4 (1102) -- Continue working on your drafts. I will conference with you today to ensure you are comfortable with your topic.
Speech -- More speeches today.
English 4 (1102) -- Continue working on your drafts. I will conference with you today to ensure you are comfortable with your topic.
Speech -- More speeches today.
Thursday, February 16, 2006
English 3 -- We will watch the videos some of you produced over Huck Finn. IF time allows, we will discuss F. Scott Fitzgerald through Power Point.
English 4 -- Continue on your drafts of your literary analysis. We will discuss in class today your thesis statements and your details.
Speech -- speeches begin today!
Reading -- We will begin reading War of the Worlds.
English 4 -- Continue on your drafts of your literary analysis. We will discuss in class today your thesis statements and your details.
Speech -- speeches begin today!
Reading -- We will begin reading War of the Worlds.
Wednesday, February 15, 2006
English 3 -- Today, you need to finish your web hunt over Fitzgerald and the 1920's.
English 4 (1102) -- Continue working on your critical analysis outline. Your draft is due Tuesday.
Speech -- We will discuss finishing touches on speeches today.
Reading -- Power Point presentations today.
English 4 (1102) -- Continue working on your critical analysis outline. Your draft is due Tuesday.
Speech -- We will discuss finishing touches on speeches today.
Reading -- Power Point presentations today.
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Tuesday, January 31, 2006
English 3 -- We will finish group presentations over themes of the novel. Next, each of you will present your Internet articles and discuss reasons for and against teaching the novel in school. Tomorrow, you will print your Quick 8 papers and turn them in.
English 4 -- We will continue working on outlines for research papers.
Speech -- Hopefully, the last few students who have put off speeches will present today. We will, if time allows, discuss the next speech, which is persuasive speaking.
English 4 -- We will continue working on outlines for research papers.
Speech -- Hopefully, the last few students who have put off speeches will present today. We will, if time allows, discuss the next speech, which is persuasive speaking.
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