English 3 -- We will do ACT review first. Then, you will get into your assigned groups from yesterday and discuss your assigned theme. You will need to take notes and turn them in. If time remains, we will discuss your leveled questions up to Chapter 20. Remember, you need to have prepared questions from Chapters 21-25 by tomorrow.
English 4 -- You will be given the hour to research information on your topic. Remember to make bib cards on sources you consult and work on note cards as well. You will not have many more days to conduct research, so make the most of your time.
Speech -- Ceremonial speeches begin today (after the postponement from Tuesday).
20060118
20060117
Wednesday, January 18, 2006
English 3 -- We will NOT do a quick 8 today. Instead, we will attempt to log into p214.ezboard.com/bcchsenglish and reply to others' questions. First, though, we will discuss what makes a good post and I will give you examples. Reply to at least two other students' posts. With time remaining, I will put you in groups and assign your group a theme from the reading so far. For homework, you will need to think of some examples of the theme in the novel so far and be prepared to discuss it tomorrow. Also, you should have read to the end of Chapter 25 and prepared leveled questions for discussion by FRIDAY.
English 4 - 1102 -- We will discuss research theses today in class. In groups, you will discuss your thesis statements over "The Lottery" and choose the best ones. I will then allow you time to research your topic or read books over your topic. Please begin using bib and note cards to collect information.
Speech -- Jason Swan from RLC will be here this hour today. Speeches will begin tomorrow.
English 4 - 1102 -- We will discuss research theses today in class. In groups, you will discuss your thesis statements over "The Lottery" and choose the best ones. I will then allow you time to research your topic or read books over your topic. Please begin using bib and note cards to collect information.
Speech -- Jason Swan from RLC will be here this hour today. Speeches will begin tomorrow.
Tuesday, January 18, 2006
English 3 -- Well, logging into ezboard took longer than expected, so we're behind. No homework tonight--just be sure you've read to the end of Chapter 20 and prepared level 2 and 3 questions. We will do a quick 8 today and finish the ACT quiz.
English 4 -- Today we will discuss "The Lottery" and thesis statements. You will have a thesis statement for an essay (you won't actually write the essay) due tomorrow. Your thesis statement for your research paper is also due tomorrow. We will discuss using bib and note cards today, as well as talk about how to quote effectively and use paraphrasing.
Speech -- Jessica was the only one ready today, and tomorrow we have a guest speaker from RLC, so we will postpone speeches until Thursday. That means....all speeches are two days off. I will try to get a new calendar up soon.
English 4 -- Today we will discuss "The Lottery" and thesis statements. You will have a thesis statement for an essay (you won't actually write the essay) due tomorrow. Your thesis statement for your research paper is also due tomorrow. We will discuss using bib and note cards today, as well as talk about how to quote effectively and use paraphrasing.
Speech -- Jessica was the only one ready today, and tomorrow we have a guest speaker from RLC, so we will postpone speeches until Thursday. That means....all speeches are two days off. I will try to get a new calendar up soon.
20060113
Tuesday, January 17, 2006
English 3 -- We will post to others on the messageboard. We will also do a Quick 8 and then discuss leveled questions. Read Chapters 21-24 tonight and prepare to discuss tomorrow.
English 4 (1102) -- We will discuss "The Lottery." You will then be required to log in to the class messageboard and post possible thesis statements for a literary analysis of the short story. We will continue our discussion of web sites and also discuss bib and note cards.
Speech -- Ceremonial speeches begin today with Jessica, Rachel, and Giovanna.
Reading Lab -- Begin reading your books. We will be making predictions.
English 4 (1102) -- We will discuss "The Lottery." You will then be required to log in to the class messageboard and post possible thesis statements for a literary analysis of the short story. We will continue our discussion of web sites and also discuss bib and note cards.
Speech -- Ceremonial speeches begin today with Jessica, Rachel, and Giovanna.
Reading Lab -- Begin reading your books. We will be making predictions.
Friday, January 13, 2006
English 3 -- We wil attemp to post to ezboard. No homework -- just bring back your questions.
English 4 -- We will be talking about research from the LBCH. Three links you will need are http://www.lib.berkeley.edu/TeachingLib/Guides/Internet/Evaluate.html ,
http://www.lib.berkeley.edu/TeachingLib/Guides/Internet/EvalForm_General_Barker.pdfm_General_Barker.pdf
and
http://www.sheboyganfalls.k12.wi.us/staff/dehogue/FSSH/cards.htmgue/FSSH/cards.htm . Additionally, you need to read "The Lottery" for Tuesday and prepare for discussion.
Speech -- Turn in your outlines today. We will draw names for presentations beginning next week.
English 4 -- We will be talking about research from the LBCH. Three links you will need are http://www.lib.berkeley.edu/TeachingLib/Guides/Internet/Evaluate.html ,
http://www.lib.berkeley.edu/TeachingLib/Guides/Internet/EvalForm_General_Barker.pdfm_General_Barker.pdf
and
http://www.sheboyganfalls.k12.wi.us/staff/dehogue/FSSH/cards.htmgue/FSSH/cards.htm . Additionally, you need to read "The Lottery" for Tuesday and prepare for discussion.
Speech -- Turn in your outlines today. We will draw names for presentations beginning next week.
20060110
Wednesday, January 11, 2006
English 3 -- We will take a quiz over commas in the ACT packet. Quick 8 (third entry) today. We will discuss Huck Finn Chapters 9-12 today. Turn in your questions. Bring your questions from all chapters up to 12 to class tomorrow. You will be posting online to other classes.
English 4 (1102) -- Continue working on your topics. You will need to narrow your topic, fill out the sheet given to you yesterday, and have your topic approved. We will discuss primary and secondary sources, and using the Internet. Additionally, we will discuss note taking (bib cards, source cards, etc.).
Speech -- Type your outline today. I will give you a check sheet for you to complete to ensure you are on schedule. Outlines are due Friday and speeches begin Monday.
Reading Lab - We will finish letters to pen pals today. I will send them tomorrow, if possible.
English 4 (1102) -- Continue working on your topics. You will need to narrow your topic, fill out the sheet given to you yesterday, and have your topic approved. We will discuss primary and secondary sources, and using the Internet. Additionally, we will discuss note taking (bib cards, source cards, etc.).
Speech -- Type your outline today. I will give you a check sheet for you to complete to ensure you are on schedule. Outlines are due Friday and speeches begin Monday.
Reading Lab - We will finish letters to pen pals today. I will send them tomorrow, if possible.
Tuesday, January 10, 2006
English 3 -- ACT review. Quiz over commas tomorrow. Quick 8 today. Discussion of Chapters 5-8. Turn in your level two and three questions. For tomorrow, read Chapters 9-12 and do leveled questions.
English 4 (1102) -- I will give you a list of hot topics today for those of you who are feeling stuck finding a topic. You will need to narrow down your topic so that it is not too broad (though you also need to avoid narrowing your topic too much). You will get a sheet today that asks questions about your topic so as to guide you on your path to deciding what to research and present in your paper. That sheet is due Thursday.
Speech -- Today, make your main points of your speech outline parallel. Also, add a linguistic device that we discussed in class. Tomorrow and Thursday you will type your outlines and turn them in by Friday. Friday we will draw names for speeches (which begin Monday) and discuss how to prepare for presentation.
Reading Lab -- You will finish your letters to pen pals. You can look up pictures to send.
English 4 (1102) -- I will give you a list of hot topics today for those of you who are feeling stuck finding a topic. You will need to narrow down your topic so that it is not too broad (though you also need to avoid narrowing your topic too much). You will get a sheet today that asks questions about your topic so as to guide you on your path to deciding what to research and present in your paper. That sheet is due Thursday.
Speech -- Today, make your main points of your speech outline parallel. Also, add a linguistic device that we discussed in class. Tomorrow and Thursday you will type your outlines and turn them in by Friday. Friday we will draw names for speeches (which begin Monday) and discuss how to prepare for presentation.
Reading Lab -- You will finish your letters to pen pals. You can look up pictures to send.
20060106
Monday, January 9, 2006
English 3 -- We will begin class with ACT review. Then, we will discuss something called "Quick 8" which is a page of prompts. At the beginning of each day for the next ten class periods, you will choose a topic on the Quick 8 worksheet to write about. These topics relate to Huckleberry Finn. Afterwards, you will lead the class in discussion over Chapters 1-4 based on your Level 1, 2, and 3 questions that were howework. I will collect your questions after class. You will receive a participation grade, so be sure to participate actively today.
English 4 (1102) -- We will discuss "Teenage Wasteland" today based upon your notes. Next, we will begin discussing your first research paper. You will need to begin considering topics of interest.
Speech -- Continue working on your outlines for your ceremonial speech. Outlines are due Tuesday by the end of the day. Additionally, today we will discuss transitional devices.
Reading Lab -- You will receive new bookmarks today and I will discuss how to complete them. With the time remaining, you will continue to read.
English 4 (1102) -- We will discuss "Teenage Wasteland" today based upon your notes. Next, we will begin discussing your first research paper. You will need to begin considering topics of interest.
Speech -- Continue working on your outlines for your ceremonial speech. Outlines are due Tuesday by the end of the day. Additionally, today we will discuss transitional devices.
Reading Lab -- You will receive new bookmarks today and I will discuss how to complete them. With the time remaining, you will continue to read.
Friday, January 6, 2006
English 3 -- Today we will complete an anticipation guide over the novel we are about to begin. Additionally, I will read Chapter 1 and a portion of Chapter 2 aloud. We will then discuss your reading assignment due Monday, to the end of Chapter 4, and the four questions due Monday. You will receive a worksheet explaining the questions. Be ready to discuss your questions Monday.
English 4 (1102) -- I received your pre-write prompt yesterday evening, so today we will take time off to write the pre-write. You have all hour. Additionally, for Monday you need to read "Teenage Wasteland" and mark text (either lightly in pencil or on sticky notes) and prepare to discuss in class Monday. Use the worksheet I gave you yesterday on questioning the text...this should help you in marking your text.
Speech -- Continue filling out your outlines on your ceremonial speech. I will explain to you how to come up with three main points.
Reading Lab -- You are doing well on your predictions before reading your books. Remember, it does not matter if your prediction comes true or not, as long as you are making a good guess as to what will happen next in your book. Monday, we will begin a new bookmark type.
English 4 (1102) -- I received your pre-write prompt yesterday evening, so today we will take time off to write the pre-write. You have all hour. Additionally, for Monday you need to read "Teenage Wasteland" and mark text (either lightly in pencil or on sticky notes) and prepare to discuss in class Monday. Use the worksheet I gave you yesterday on questioning the text...this should help you in marking your text.
Speech -- Continue filling out your outlines on your ceremonial speech. I will explain to you how to come up with three main points.
Reading Lab -- You are doing well on your predictions before reading your books. Remember, it does not matter if your prediction comes true or not, as long as you are making a good guess as to what will happen next in your book. Monday, we will begin a new bookmark type.
20060104
Thursday, January 5, 2006
English 3 -- Turn in your "Swing Low, Sweet Chariot" explanations. We will discuss Mark Twain and Huckleberry Finn. We will also do more ACT review.
English 4 (1102) -- We will discuss last night's reading assignment and begin discussion over interpreting and evaluating literature. If time permits, you will read a brief story in a group and annotate the text.
Speech -- Work on ceremonial speeches. We will discuss outline expectations.
English 4 (1102) -- We will discuss last night's reading assignment and begin discussion over interpreting and evaluating literature. If time permits, you will read a brief story in a group and annotate the text.
Speech -- Work on ceremonial speeches. We will discuss outline expectations.
Wednesday, January 4, 2006
English 3 -- We will discuss slavery and spirituals. For homework, please decipher "Swing Low, Sweet Chariot."
English 4 (ENGL 1102)-- We will go over the new semester English 1102 syllabus and course expectations. You will receive your new textbooks and we will begin discussing the introductory material.
Speech -- We will discuss the next assignment, the ceremonial speech. You will have class time to think about your topic and do some research.
Reading Lab -- Choose new books, grab a bookmark, fill out the first few parts, and begin reading!
English 4 (ENGL 1102)-- We will go over the new semester English 1102 syllabus and course expectations. You will receive your new textbooks and we will begin discussing the introductory material.
Speech -- We will discuss the next assignment, the ceremonial speech. You will have class time to think about your topic and do some research.
Reading Lab -- Choose new books, grab a bookmark, fill out the first few parts, and begin reading!
20051212
Tuesday, December 13, 2005
English 3 -- Work on your Dickinson/Whitman essays. They are due tomorrow for first hour, and Thursday for sixth and seventh hours. I will hand out study guides today.
English 4 -- Eighthhour, turn in your argumentation-persuasion essays. Fourth and eighth hours should be working on final exam essays.
Speech -- Presenting today are Giovanna, Brooke, and Randy.
English 4 -- Eighthhour, turn in your argumentation-persuasion essays. Fourth and eighth hours should be working on final exam essays.
Speech -- Presenting today are Giovanna, Brooke, and Randy.
Monday, December 12, 2005
Ok, don't panic. Yes, we are behind due to the snow day Friday. And I have better news for you...we have a guest speaker today. I was going to tell you about her Friday, but we were not here (darn those snow days :) ) She is from DeVry University and will be speaking to you about preparing for college and what to expect. Because of this, pay special attention to due dates below.
English 3 -- Guest speaker today. Your essays are now due Wednesday.
English 4 -- Guest speaker today. Fourth hour, your argumentation-persuasion essays are due by the end of the day today. Your final exam is due by Thursday. Eighth hour, your argumentation-persuasion essay is due by the end of the day tomorrow, though the sooner the better since I have a lot to grade. Your final exam, a rewrite of your ungraded in-class essay from the first day of school, is due Thursday. I will give you your original and the assignment today.
Speech -- Presenting today should be Janelle, David, Lorrie, and Christina. We may not get to everyone, but be prepared.
English 3 -- Guest speaker today. Your essays are now due Wednesday.
English 4 -- Guest speaker today. Fourth hour, your argumentation-persuasion essays are due by the end of the day today. Your final exam is due by Thursday. Eighth hour, your argumentation-persuasion essay is due by the end of the day tomorrow, though the sooner the better since I have a lot to grade. Your final exam, a rewrite of your ungraded in-class essay from the first day of school, is due Thursday. I will give you your original and the assignment today.
Speech -- Presenting today should be Janelle, David, Lorrie, and Christina. We may not get to everyone, but be prepared.
20051207
Friday, December 9, 2005
English 3 -- First Hour: Work on drafting your information on your Dickinson-Whitman test. It is due Friday by the end of the day.
Sixth Hour: We will discuss your homework from last night over Whitman. Then, we will read two poems written in response to Whitman: Langston Hughes's "I, too," and Angela de Hoyos's "To Walt Whitman."
Seventh Hour: You will receive a written test over Dickinson and Whitman. You will work on it today and Monday.
English 4 : Essays due today. Youir final exam (revision paper) is due by next Wednesday. Once you have turned it in, you are finished for the semester. Bring something to work on the rest of the semester.
Speech: More speeches: David, Lorrie, Christina.
Sixth Hour: We will discuss your homework from last night over Whitman. Then, we will read two poems written in response to Whitman: Langston Hughes's "I, too," and Angela de Hoyos's "To Walt Whitman."
Seventh Hour: You will receive a written test over Dickinson and Whitman. You will work on it today and Monday.
English 4 : Essays due today. Youir final exam (revision paper) is due by next Wednesday. Once you have turned it in, you are finished for the semester. Bring something to work on the rest of the semester.
Speech: More speeches: David, Lorrie, Christina.
Thursday, December 8, 2005
English 3 -- First Hour: Today, you will begin your written test over Dickinson and Whitman. I will give you a worksheet with questions. You will have today and tomorrow to complete it in class.
Sixth Hour: We will discuss Walt Whitman. We will then read the preface to Leaves of Grass. For homework, read "Song of Myself" and do the worksheet given to you in class.
Seventh Hour: We will discuss your homework, the worksheet over Whitman's poetry. Then, we will read two poems written in response to Whitman: Langston Hughes's "I, too," and Angela de Hoyos's "To Walt Whitman."
English 4 -- Your essays are due tomorrow. Please finish peer editing and fixing errors. I will hand back your beginning essay from the first day of class along with the revision assignment for your final. The revision final is due by next Wednesday. When your argumentation-persuasion and final essays are turned in, you are finished for the semester. Bring something to work on the rest of the semester.
Speech-- Presenters today are Janelle, Will, and Ryan.
Sixth Hour: We will discuss Walt Whitman. We will then read the preface to Leaves of Grass. For homework, read "Song of Myself" and do the worksheet given to you in class.
Seventh Hour: We will discuss your homework, the worksheet over Whitman's poetry. Then, we will read two poems written in response to Whitman: Langston Hughes's "I, too," and Angela de Hoyos's "To Walt Whitman."
English 4 -- Your essays are due tomorrow. Please finish peer editing and fixing errors. I will hand back your beginning essay from the first day of class along with the revision assignment for your final. The revision final is due by next Wednesday. When your argumentation-persuasion and final essays are turned in, you are finished for the semester. Bring something to work on the rest of the semester.
Speech-- Presenters today are Janelle, Will, and Ryan.
Wednesday, December 7, 2005
English 3 -- First hour: We will discuss "I Hear America Singing" by Whitman and then examine two poems written in response to Whitman: "I, too," by Langston Hughes, and "To Walt Whitman" by Angela de Hoyos. No homework.
Sixth Hour: We will finish presentations today over Emily Dickinson's poetry. No homework.
Seventh Hour: We will finish discussing Walt Whitman and read a portion of the preface of Leaves of Grass. For homework, read "Song of Myself" and answer the questions on the worksheet you receive in class.
English 4 -- Continue peer editing and working on your essay.
Speech -- Presenting today should be Mathew and Rachel (from yesterday), Samantha, Drake, and Anna.
Sixth Hour: We will finish presentations today over Emily Dickinson's poetry. No homework.
Seventh Hour: We will finish discussing Walt Whitman and read a portion of the preface of Leaves of Grass. For homework, read "Song of Myself" and answer the questions on the worksheet you receive in class.
English 4 -- Continue peer editing and working on your essay.
Speech -- Presenting today should be Mathew and Rachel (from yesterday), Samantha, Drake, and Anna.
20051205
Tuesday, December 6, 2005
English 3 -- First and seventh hours: We will begin a new poet, Walt Whitman. Sixth hour: you will present your Dickinson poem.
English 4 -- Continue working on your essay. Pay special attention to internal citations and the works cited page.
Speech -- Presenting today will be Rachel, Kyle, and Mathew N.
English 4 -- Continue working on your essay. Pay special attention to internal citations and the works cited page.
Speech -- Presenting today will be Rachel, Kyle, and Mathew N.
Monday, December 5, 2005
English 3 -- You will continue working in your groups today, preparing to present your assigned Dickinson poems.
English 4 -- Today we will discuss internal citations and works cited pages.
Speech -- Presenting today will be Hanna (from Friday), Matt P., Heidi, and Jessica.
English 4 -- Today we will discuss internal citations and works cited pages.
Speech -- Presenting today will be Hanna (from Friday), Matt P., Heidi, and Jessica.
Friday, December 2, 2005
English 3 -- We will look at another Dickinson poem as a class, "Because I Could Not Stop for Death." Then, in assigned groups, you will begin discussing tow assigned poems of hers. You will present them Monday to the rest of the class.
English 4 -- Bring your drafts for peer editing. Monday we will discuss how to use internal citations and make a works cited page.
Speech -- Presenting today will be Salina, Hanna, and Alisha.
English 4 -- Bring your drafts for peer editing. Monday we will discuss how to use internal citations and make a works cited page.
Speech -- Presenting today will be Salina, Hanna, and Alisha.
20051130
Thursday, December 1, 2005
HaPpY DeCeMbEr!!!
English 3 -- Those of you who brought your music and lyrics will present them and tell the class how the songs apply to Transcendental themes for extra credit. Then, we will continue looking at Emily Dickinson's poetry. Turn in your Transcendental projects by the end of the day.
English 4 -- Last day to work on your argumentation-persuasion draft. Tomorrow, first thing, you will peer edit.
Speech -- You will have today to practice your speech, get your outline finalized and turned in, and finish your visual aid. Speeches begin tomorrow.
English 3 -- Those of you who brought your music and lyrics will present them and tell the class how the songs apply to Transcendental themes for extra credit. Then, we will continue looking at Emily Dickinson's poetry. Turn in your Transcendental projects by the end of the day.
English 4 -- Last day to work on your argumentation-persuasion draft. Tomorrow, first thing, you will peer edit.
Speech -- You will have today to practice your speech, get your outline finalized and turned in, and finish your visual aid. Speeches begin tomorrow.
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