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).
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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!!!
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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