English 3 -- We will continue reading The Crucible.
English 4 -- We will discuss "Sexism and Language." For homework, read "Tweens: Ten Going on Sixteen" and do the two sets of questions that follow. In class, we will discuss "Clarity and Style" from the LBCH textbook.
Speech -- We will go over the review sheet for Chapter 2. Test is tomorrow. We will begin impromptu speeches today.
Reading Lab -- You are all doing very well on making predictions about the story we are reading. We are on Chapter 7 of The Lottery Rose.
20050831
20050830
Tuesday, August 30, 2005
English 3 -- We will begin reading _The Crucible_ today.
English 4 -- Descriptive essays due today. We will begin exemplification and narration this week.
Speech -- We will go over the Chapter 2 study guide. Test is Wednesday.
Reading -- We will continue reading _The Lottery Rose_ and making predictions. Yesterday's predictions were awesome!
English 4 -- Descriptive essays due today. We will begin exemplification and narration this week.
Speech -- We will go over the Chapter 2 study guide. Test is Wednesday.
Reading -- We will continue reading _The Lottery Rose_ and making predictions. Yesterday's predictions were awesome!
20050829
Monday, August 29, 2005
English 3 -- We will discuss the author of _The Crucible_ and why it was written, then discuss the background of the Salem witch trials. Afterwards, we will begin reading.
English 4 -- We will put the final touches on final description drafts and turn them in by the end of the day.
Speech -- We will continue with Chapter 2.
Reading -- After reading more of the Lottery Rose, we will work on predicting.
English 4 -- We will put the final touches on final description drafts and turn them in by the end of the day.
Speech -- We will continue with Chapter 2.
Reading -- After reading more of the Lottery Rose, we will work on predicting.
20050826
Friday, August 26, 2005
English 3 -- We will finish discussing the Puritans today. Afterwards, we will discuss background to the Crucible and McCarthyism. With the remaining time, we will assign parts to _The Crucible_ and begin.
English 4 -- We will type and revise essays all hour. They are due Monday.
Speech -- We will continue with Chapter 2.
Reading -- We will continue to work on reading _The Lottery Rose_ and make questions and discover answers to our questions.
English 4 -- We will type and revise essays all hour. They are due Monday.
Speech -- We will continue with Chapter 2.
Reading -- We will continue to work on reading _The Lottery Rose_ and make questions and discover answers to our questions.
20050824
Thursday, August 25, 2005
English 3 -- Yesterday, we discussed the Gettysburg Address and "Imagine" by Lennon. After discussing what Americans are searching for and whether it is attainable, we will today learn about the Pilgrims and Puritans. If time allows, we will look at poetry by Anne Bradstreet and Edward Taylor and discuss how the Puritan views are/are not displayed.
English 4 -- Yesterday we discussed "The Jacket" and looked at the dominant impression, orgizational patter, and craft (similes, metaphors, personification). Homework assignment will be to read "Once More to the Lake" and answer the first two sets of questions that follow. In class, we will work on first drafts focusing on description. Your topic can be found on page 110, question 1. Tomorrow, after discussing "Once More to the Lake," you will be allowed time to type.
Speech -- we will begin Chapter 2 today.
Reading -- We will continue reading _The Lottery Rose_ and asking questions. The second half of class, we will look at the questions you wrote yesterday and we will discuss how to find the answers to those questions.
English 4 -- Yesterday we discussed "The Jacket" and looked at the dominant impression, orgizational patter, and craft (similes, metaphors, personification). Homework assignment will be to read "Once More to the Lake" and answer the first two sets of questions that follow. In class, we will work on first drafts focusing on description. Your topic can be found on page 110, question 1. Tomorrow, after discussing "Once More to the Lake," you will be allowed time to type.
Speech -- we will begin Chapter 2 today.
Reading -- We will continue reading _The Lottery Rose_ and asking questions. The second half of class, we will look at the questions you wrote yesterday and we will discuss how to find the answers to those questions.
Wednesday, August 24, 2005
English 3 -- We will discuss how you marked the text of "Imagine" by John Lennon. Then, we will discuss Socratic Circles. For homework, you will be expected to mark text in preparation for a class discussion tomorrow.
English 4 -- Fourth Hour, since there was no class yesterday due to class meetings, we will catch up. We will finish discussing the chapter over description, then we will discuss your observations (page 82, question 2). Next, we will discuss Gary Soto's "The Jacket" and the first two sets of questions that follow the passage. We will get as far as we can and finish discussion tomorrow. For homework, please read "Once More to the Lake" on pages 104-109 and do the two sets of questions that follow.
Eighth Hour we will discuss what you came up with during your observation (page 82, question 2). Afterwards, we will discuss "The Jacket" and the questions that were assigned to open class dialogue about the author's craft. For homework, please read "Once More to the Lake" on pages 104-109 and do the two sets of questions that follow.
Speech -- Chapter 1 test today. If time allows, we will begin Chapter 2.
Reading -- We will begin Chapter 2 of _The Lottery Rose_ and continue drawing pictures of what we hear as well as writing questions that we wonder about and making predictions of what we think will happen. Then, we will go back to the story that we discussed yesterday (unknown words) and write questions about it.
English 4 -- Fourth Hour, since there was no class yesterday due to class meetings, we will catch up. We will finish discussing the chapter over description, then we will discuss your observations (page 82, question 2). Next, we will discuss Gary Soto's "The Jacket" and the first two sets of questions that follow the passage. We will get as far as we can and finish discussion tomorrow. For homework, please read "Once More to the Lake" on pages 104-109 and do the two sets of questions that follow.
Eighth Hour we will discuss what you came up with during your observation (page 82, question 2). Afterwards, we will discuss "The Jacket" and the questions that were assigned to open class dialogue about the author's craft. For homework, please read "Once More to the Lake" on pages 104-109 and do the two sets of questions that follow.
Speech -- Chapter 1 test today. If time allows, we will begin Chapter 2.
Reading -- We will begin Chapter 2 of _The Lottery Rose_ and continue drawing pictures of what we hear as well as writing questions that we wonder about and making predictions of what we think will happen. Then, we will go back to the story that we discussed yesterday (unknown words) and write questions about it.
20050823
Tuesday, August 23, 2005
English 3 -- We will discuss how to mark text for discussion and how to choose what works best for you. We will then practice marking text for class.
English 4 -- We will continue our discussion of Chapter 2: "Description." In addition, please do page 82, question number 2 and read "The Jacket" and do the two sets of questions after the selection for tomorrow. I will not see fourth hour very long due to class meetings, but you still will be expected to the homework assigned.
Speech -- We will continue working on the Chapter 1 study guide. Test is tomorrow over Chapter 1.
Reading -- We will read more in our book The Lottery Rose. Also, we will look at the story you highlighted yesterday and work on finding places with questions and predictions.
English 4 -- We will continue our discussion of Chapter 2: "Description." In addition, please do page 82, question number 2 and read "The Jacket" and do the two sets of questions after the selection for tomorrow. I will not see fourth hour very long due to class meetings, but you still will be expected to the homework assigned.
Speech -- We will continue working on the Chapter 1 study guide. Test is tomorrow over Chapter 1.
Reading -- We will read more in our book The Lottery Rose. Also, we will look at the story you highlighted yesterday and work on finding places with questions and predictions.
20050822
MONDAY August 22, 2005
English 3 -- Friday, most of you posted your "American Dream" paragraphs to your blog. If not, do that ASAP. Additionally, several of you need to turn in your signed papers NOW. Today, we will discuss what type of reader each of you is. We will also discuss discussion, dialogue, and debate.
English 4 -- We will finish Chapter 1 and move on to description. Your first essay is due Friday.
Speech -- We will review Chapter 1 and prepare for our first test. We will also finish any bag speeches we did not get to Friday.
Reading -- We will be reading and practicing goal setting and questioning.
English 4 -- We will finish Chapter 1 and move on to description. Your first essay is due Friday.
Speech -- We will review Chapter 1 and prepare for our first test. We will also finish any bag speeches we did not get to Friday.
Reading -- We will be reading and practicing goal setting and questioning.
20050819
August 19, 2005
English 3 -- Today, we will discuss the theme for this class for this year. We will take a tour of my website so you are familiar with where everything is. We will write our personal views of what it means to be an American and what your American dream is then publish it on our blogs.
English 4 -- We will finish Chapter 1 in _The Longman Reader_ and begin Chapter 1 in _The Little, Brown Handbook_.
Speech -- Remember, bag speeches are due tomorrow. You will earn full credit just for bringing five items in a bag and presenting those items to the class. Please, do NOT show or tell others what is in your bag before you present. Today, we will continue discussing Chapter 1.
Reading -- Yesterday, we discussed why it is important to read well. We learned two strategies for becoming a better reader. Those were
1) Set a purpose for reading before you begin
2) Make sure you notice (we highlighted) words you do not understand.
We then discussed what we can do to figure out answers to what we don't understand. Today, we will practice doing more of the same. Also, we will learn to ask questions about what we read.
English 4 -- We will finish Chapter 1 in _The Longman Reader_ and begin Chapter 1 in _The Little, Brown Handbook_.
Speech -- Remember, bag speeches are due tomorrow. You will earn full credit just for bringing five items in a bag and presenting those items to the class. Please, do NOT show or tell others what is in your bag before you present. Today, we will continue discussing Chapter 1.
Reading -- Yesterday, we discussed why it is important to read well. We learned two strategies for becoming a better reader. Those were
1) Set a purpose for reading before you begin
2) Make sure you notice (we highlighted) words you do not understand.
We then discussed what we can do to figure out answers to what we don't understand. Today, we will practice doing more of the same. Also, we will learn to ask questions about what we read.
20050818
August 18, 2005
English 3 -- Turn in signed forms ASAP. We will be creating our own blogs for posting and commenting this year.
English 4 -- We will begin discussing Chapter 1: "The Writing Process" of _The Longman Handbook_.
Speech -- We will begin Chapter 1 today.
Reading -- Most of you mentioned yesterday that you hope to learn to read better and faster in this class. Today, we will begin discussing what good readers do and start to learn some strategies for reading better.
English 4 -- We will begin discussing Chapter 1: "The Writing Process" of _The Longman Handbook_.
Speech -- We will begin Chapter 1 today.
Reading -- Most of you mentioned yesterday that you hope to learn to read better and faster in this class. Today, we will begin discussing what good readers do and start to learn some strategies for reading better.
20050817
August 17, 2005
Whoo Hoo! School has begun. I hope you all had a great summer and are ready to learn some more! Below is what we will do August 17, 2005.
English 3 -- I will hand out the class syllabus, with rules, expectations, a class supply list and plagiarism statement today. I will also hand out your English textbooks. You will not need to bring them until further notice, however. Return the signed syllabus ASAP to receive your Pass Card.
English 4 -- I will hand out the syllabus for dual-credit English with rules, expectations and plagiarism statement today. We will dislcuss what is expected of you from our high school as well as Rend Lake College so that you can determine whether or not to remain in this class. There will be lots of work! Those of you who choose to continue on in this class will receive your textbooks. Return the signed syllabus ASAP for your Pass Card.
Speech -- I will hand out the syllabus with rules and expectations. I will then discuss your first assignment, due FRIDAY: the bag speech. In addition, return the signed syllabus ASAP for your Pass Card.
Reading Lab -- Today, we will discuss your expectations from this class, as well as your feelings about reading and what you like to read.
English 3 -- I will hand out the class syllabus, with rules, expectations, a class supply list and plagiarism statement today. I will also hand out your English textbooks. You will not need to bring them until further notice, however. Return the signed syllabus ASAP to receive your Pass Card.
English 4 -- I will hand out the syllabus for dual-credit English with rules, expectations and plagiarism statement today. We will dislcuss what is expected of you from our high school as well as Rend Lake College so that you can determine whether or not to remain in this class. There will be lots of work! Those of you who choose to continue on in this class will receive your textbooks. Return the signed syllabus ASAP for your Pass Card.
Speech -- I will hand out the syllabus with rules and expectations. I will then discuss your first assignment, due FRIDAY: the bag speech. In addition, return the signed syllabus ASAP for your Pass Card.
Reading Lab -- Today, we will discuss your expectations from this class, as well as your feelings about reading and what you like to read.
20050805
Thursday, August 25, 2005
English 3 -- Yesterday, we discussed the Gettysburg Address and "Imagine" by Lennon. After discussing what Americans are searching for and whether it is attainable, we will today learn about the Pilgrims and Puritans. If time allows, we will look at poetry by Anne Bradstreet and Edward Taylor and discuss how the Puritan views are/are not displayed.
English 4 -- Yesterday we discussed "The Jacket" and looked at the dominant impression, orgizational patter, and craft (similes, metaphors, personification). Homework assignment will be to read "Once More to the Lake" and answer the first two sets of questions that follow. In class, we will work on first drafts focusing on description. Your topic can be found on page 110, question 1. Tomorrow, after discussing "Once More to the Lake," you will be allowed time to type.
Speech -- we will begin Chapter 2 today.
Reading -- We will continue reading _The Lottery Rose_ and asking questions. The second half of class, we will look at the questions you wrote yesterday and we will discuss how to find the answers to those questions.
English 4 -- Yesterday we discussed "The Jacket" and looked at the dominant impression, orgizational patter, and craft (similes, metaphors, personification). Homework assignment will be to read "Once More to the Lake" and answer the first two sets of questions that follow. In class, we will work on first drafts focusing on description. Your topic can be found on page 110, question 1. Tomorrow, after discussing "Once More to the Lake," you will be allowed time to type.
Speech -- we will begin Chapter 2 today.
Reading -- We will continue reading _The Lottery Rose_ and asking questions. The second half of class, we will look at the questions you wrote yesterday and we will discuss how to find the answers to those questions.
20050730
THE 2005-2006 SCHOOL YEAR BEGINS AUGUST 16!
School begins Tuesday, August 16. Class will meet first hour only (juniors) to discuss the school handbook. Regular classes will begin Wednesday, August 17.
See you soon, juniors and seniors!!
Mrs. Webster
20050429
April 29, 2005 Friday
Now you know: A ten gallon hat holds 3/4 of a gallon, or 3 quarts.
Speech: We had two more good speeches yesterday. Presenting for us today will be Gilbert and Sierra.
Sophomores: Remember, the first 8 lines (I said seven yesterday--sorry) of Antony's funeral speech must be memorized by Monday. The rest of the speech is for extra credit as is dressing in a toga that day. Today, we will watch the part of the play that we did not read. You will have a worksheet with questions that must be answered, so those of you that were daydreaming or *sleeping* or whatever during the movie yesterday will need to pay attention!!
Freshmen: 3rd hour: I'm proud of you all for your efforts in reading the assigned portion of Romeo and Juliet and trying to figure out what Shakespeare meant. Good first try! Today, we are going to discuss what problems you encountered while reading. Then, we will see how Romeo feels, since we've seen how Juliet is taking all this. You will write an advice column for Romeo today, telling him what you think he should do.
fifth and seventh hours: We will read what the prince decrees for Romeo's punishment and how Juliet feels about Romeo now. We will be working on a worksheet.
Speech: We had two more good speeches yesterday. Presenting for us today will be Gilbert and Sierra.
Sophomores: Remember, the first 8 lines (I said seven yesterday--sorry) of Antony's funeral speech must be memorized by Monday. The rest of the speech is for extra credit as is dressing in a toga that day. Today, we will watch the part of the play that we did not read. You will have a worksheet with questions that must be answered, so those of you that were daydreaming or *sleeping* or whatever during the movie yesterday will need to pay attention!!
Freshmen: 3rd hour: I'm proud of you all for your efforts in reading the assigned portion of Romeo and Juliet and trying to figure out what Shakespeare meant. Good first try! Today, we are going to discuss what problems you encountered while reading. Then, we will see how Romeo feels, since we've seen how Juliet is taking all this. You will write an advice column for Romeo today, telling him what you think he should do.
fifth and seventh hours: We will read what the prince decrees for Romeo's punishment and how Juliet feels about Romeo now. We will be working on a worksheet.
20050427
April 27, 2005 Wednesday
Now you know: Only one satellite has been destroyed by a meteor--the European Space Agency's Olympus in 1993.
Speech: Today, Ashlee and Mallory will start off persuasive speeches.
Sophomores: We will be watching Caesar on video this week. Eighth hour is a day behind. Today, we will begin the video. Act III diary entries due by end of day.
Freshmen: We will be continuing reading and watching Romeo and Juliet, Acts 2-3. Today, third hour will read in groups and attempt to determine what Lady Capulet, Lord Montague, and the prince feel the punishment should be. Finally, we will write a diary entry predicting how we would feel if we were Juliet and had found out that the man we just married had murdered our cousin. Fifth and seventh hours will watch the fight scene until Tybalt dies and then, reading the text in partners, answer worksheet questions 1-13.
Speech: Today, Ashlee and Mallory will start off persuasive speeches.
Sophomores: We will be watching Caesar on video this week. Eighth hour is a day behind. Today, we will begin the video. Act III diary entries due by end of day.
Freshmen: We will be continuing reading and watching Romeo and Juliet, Acts 2-3. Today, third hour will read in groups and attempt to determine what Lady Capulet, Lord Montague, and the prince feel the punishment should be. Finally, we will write a diary entry predicting how we would feel if we were Juliet and had found out that the man we just married had murdered our cousin. Fifth and seventh hours will watch the fight scene until Tybalt dies and then, reading the text in partners, answer worksheet questions 1-13.
20050422
April 22, 2005 Friday
Now you know: 1961 was the most recent year that could be written both upside-down and rightside-up and appear the same. The next year that this will be possible will be 6009.
Speech: Yesterday, you got a sheet telling you what to check over in your outlines. Today, we will highlight some portions to make them stand out when I look them over throughout the weekend. They are due before you leave class today.
Sophomores: We will finish Act III today. Then, we will work with a few vocabulary words (in your book at the end of Act III) and begin the Act III diary entry.
Freshmen: You started your letters on computer yesterday. Today, you will need to finish them and do a self evaulation (or a peeer check, if you don't care for someone else reading your letter about love). Your letter is due by the end of the hour. The remainder of the hour, or for homework if you don't get to it, will be a worksheet over Act 2, what we've read so far.
Speech: Yesterday, you got a sheet telling you what to check over in your outlines. Today, we will highlight some portions to make them stand out when I look them over throughout the weekend. They are due before you leave class today.
Sophomores: We will finish Act III today. Then, we will work with a few vocabulary words (in your book at the end of Act III) and begin the Act III diary entry.
Freshmen: You started your letters on computer yesterday. Today, you will need to finish them and do a self evaulation (or a peeer check, if you don't care for someone else reading your letter about love). Your letter is due by the end of the hour. The remainder of the hour, or for homework if you don't get to it, will be a worksheet over Act 2, what we've read so far.
20050421
April 21, 2005 Thursday
Now you know: The roaring lion in the MGM logo was named Volney and lived at the Memphis Zoo.
Speech: Work on outlines. I saw several yesterday, and they're looking much, much better. Today, use the checksheet I will hand out to make sure it contains some of the required elements that you may have neglected to add. Tomorrow, they are due.
Sophomores: We will continue listening to Caesar.
Freshmen: We will watch the famous balcony scene today. Letters are due today (not 5th hour, though--we're behind that hour).
Speech: Work on outlines. I saw several yesterday, and they're looking much, much better. Today, use the checksheet I will hand out to make sure it contains some of the required elements that you may have neglected to add. Tomorrow, they are due.
Sophomores: We will continue listening to Caesar.
Freshmen: We will watch the famous balcony scene today. Letters are due today (not 5th hour, though--we're behind that hour).
20050420
April 20, 2005 Wednesday
Now you know: To sting, a bee uses 22 muscles.
Speech: After discussion yesterday, I think the outlines are looking better. They are due, completed, Friday.
Sophomores: Act II diary entries are due at the beginning of the hour today. We will begin Act III on tape.
Freshmen: Worksheets due at beginning of hour from Act II, the chorus and scene 1. We will read the famous balcony scene, scene 2, today.
Speech: After discussion yesterday, I think the outlines are looking better. They are due, completed, Friday.
Sophomores: Act II diary entries are due at the beginning of the hour today. We will begin Act III on tape.
Freshmen: Worksheets due at beginning of hour from Act II, the chorus and scene 1. We will read the famous balcony scene, scene 2, today.
20050419
April 19, 2005 Tuesday
Speech: Continue working on your speeches. Remember to look at the sample ones I gave you, as well as the errors you made on your last one. Several of you are making up your own style for your outline, which is costing you points. That's why I give you a sample one. Follow it!
Sophomores: Continue working on the Act II diary entry. It is due by tomorrow, first thing.
Freshmen: Choose one of the following questions below. Write your opinion to the question on my website. Once you've arrived at my website by clicking on the link above, choose "Romeo and Juliet Online Discussion" for your hour. Then, respond to AT LEAST three other students' postings.
1. Does Romeo gain your sympathy in Scene 1? Give reasons.
2. Explain the close relationship between Juliet and the nurse. Do you find the nurse amusing or annoying?
3. Is Romeo’s sadness real or imaginary? Explain.
4. Describe how and why Romeo and Juliet fall in love.
5. Describe Lady Capulet's attitude to Juliet when asking her if she is willing to marry Paris. Do you regard her as a good mother? Give reasons.
You are expected to reply in an educational manner.
For homework, read Act II, the chorus and scene 1 and do the worksheet given to you in class.
Sophomores: Continue working on the Act II diary entry. It is due by tomorrow, first thing.
Freshmen: Choose one of the following questions below. Write your opinion to the question on my website. Once you've arrived at my website by clicking on the link above, choose "Romeo and Juliet Online Discussion" for your hour. Then, respond to AT LEAST three other students' postings.
1. Does Romeo gain your sympathy in Scene 1? Give reasons.
2. Explain the close relationship between Juliet and the nurse. Do you find the nurse amusing or annoying?
3. Is Romeo’s sadness real or imaginary? Explain.
4. Describe how and why Romeo and Juliet fall in love.
5. Describe Lady Capulet's attitude to Juliet when asking her if she is willing to marry Paris. Do you regard her as a good mother? Give reasons.
You are expected to reply in an educational manner.
For homework, read Act II, the chorus and scene 1 and do the worksheet given to you in class.
20050418
April 18, 2005 Monday
Speech: Continue work on your persuasive outlines.
Sophomores: Work on Act II diary entry letter. Due tomorrow by end of hour.
Freshmen: Mr. Shapkoff will speak with you most of the hour about how to make a schedule for registration Friday.
Sophomores: Work on Act II diary entry letter. Due tomorrow by end of hour.
Freshmen: Mr. Shapkoff will speak with you most of the hour about how to make a schedule for registration Friday.
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