Substitute: Journal - TKAM Foreshadowing. Read chapter 10 by Monday 3/17.
HW: Grades close Monday 17, and all journal shares must be completed by then.
Thursday, March 13, 2014
English 2
Substitute: Journal - Predictions for Fahrenheit 451. Answer Study guide questions.
HW: Grades close Monday 17, and all journal shares must be completed by then. Read to page 72 by Monday 3/17.
HW: Grades close Monday 17, and all journal shares must be completed by then. Read to page 72 by Monday 3/17.
English 2 Honors
Journal - Predictions for Fahrenheit 451. Share last few class journals. Discuss book questions.
Answer Study guide questions.
HW: Grades close Monday 17, and all journal shares must be completed by then. Read to page 72 by Monday 17th.
English 1
CAT Pre-test #3 Ihave a Dream - MLK., Vocabulary review; Journal Which character do you identify with the most so far in ch. 1-9.
HW: None. Last day for journal Share is 3/25. Grades Close Monday 3/17.
HW: None. Last day for journal Share is 3/25. Grades Close Monday 3/17.
Englsih 2
CAT Post-test #3 "The Leap Pg 1001., Vocabulary review; Journal write about invention you would like to see in your lifetime:
HW: Read to page 36 due Thursday 3/13. Grades close Monday 3/17.
HW: Read to page 36 due Thursday 3/13. Grades close Monday 3/17.
English 2 Honors
CAT Post-test #3 "The Leap Pg 1001., Vocabulary review; Journal write about invention you would like to see in your lifetime:
HW: Read to page 36 due Thursday 3/13.
* Note: Last day for Journal Share is Monday 3/17. Grades will be finalized Monday 3/17.
HW: Read to page 36 due Thursday 3/13.
* Note: Last day for Journal Share is Monday 3/17. Grades will be finalized Monday 3/17.
Tuesday, March 11, 2014
English 1
Chapter 7-9 reading comprehension test, Vocabulary review; Journal- write a story using the following words: candle, flag, innocent, decent, tower. Share journals.
HW: None
* Note: Last day for Journal Share is Monday 3/17.
HW: None
* Note: Last day for Journal Share is Monday 3/17.
English 2
Vocabulary review; Journal write a poem or a story using the following words: survivors, huge, ignorance, twins, stars. Share journals. Read individually to "his train put a stop to his plan" on page 36.
HW: Read to page 36 due Thursday 3/13.
* Note: Last day for Journal Share is Monday 3/17.
HW: Read to page 36 due Thursday 3/13.
* Note: Last day for Journal Share is Monday 3/17.
English 2 Honors
Vocabulary review; Journal write a poem or a story using the following words: survivors, huge, ignorance, twins, stars. Share journals. Read individually to "his train put a stop to his plan" on page 36.
HW: Revised journal due Wednesday 3/12 - Typed, Times New Roman 12 pt; read to page 36 due Thursday 3/13.
* Note: Last day for Journal Share is Monday 3/17.
HW: Revised journal due Wednesday 3/12 - Typed, Times New Roman 12 pt; read to page 36 due Thursday 3/13.
* Note: Last day for Journal Share is Monday 3/17.
Monday, March 10, 2014
Englsih 1
Vocabulary review; Journal TKAM Community values, Miss Rachael's values, Atticus' values. Whole class discussion of chapters 4-6 and character analysis (Scout and Dill).
HW: Chapters 7-9 due tomorrow.
* Note: Last day for Journal Share is Monday 3/17.
HW: Chapters 7-9 due tomorrow.
* Note: Last day for Journal Share is Monday 3/17.
English 2
Vocabulary review; Journal "If they give you ruled paper, write the other way" from Fahrenheit 451. Whole class read to middle of page 15 and discuss reading.
HW: None
* Note: Last day for Journal Share is Monday 3/17.
HW: None
* Note: Last day for Journal Share is Monday 3/17.
English 2 Honors
Vocabulary review; Journal "If they give you ruled paper, write the other way" from Fahrenheit 451. Whole class read to end of page 19 discuss reading.
HW: Revised journal due Wednesday 3/12 - Typed, Times New Roman 12 pt
* Note: Last day for Journal Share is Monday 3/17.
HW: Revised journal due Wednesday 3/12 - Typed, Times New Roman 12 pt
* Note: Last day for Journal Share is Monday 3/17.
Thursday, March 6, 2014
Wednesday, March 5, 2014
English 1
Respond to Journal and share; whole class discussion about chapters 4-6 of TKAM.
HW: Read chapters 7-9 due Monday 3/10. EPAT tomorrow - make sure you are in attendance.
HW: Read chapters 7-9 due Monday 3/10. EPAT tomorrow - make sure you are in attendance.
English 2
Review new Vocabulary SAT List #5, Fahrenheit 451 Anticipation Guide followed by whole class discussion regarding answers.
HW: Definitions, sentences, ant/syn due Friday 3/7. EPAT tomorrow - make sure you are in attendance.
HW: Definitions, sentences, ant/syn due Friday 3/7. EPAT tomorrow - make sure you are in attendance.
English 2 Honors
Respond to Journal - What does "having the freedom to think" mean to you? Copy Vocabulary SAT List #7, Fahrenheit 451 Anticipation Guide followed by whole class discussion regarding answers, Begin reading Fahrenheit pg 7 and top of pg 8 to paragraph break.
HW: Vocabulary sentences, definitions, antonym and synonym due tomorrow 3/6. EPAT tomorrow - make sure you are in attendance. After reading answers the following 2 questions. What just occurred and what is Montag's profession?
HW: Vocabulary sentences, definitions, antonym and synonym due tomorrow 3/6. EPAT tomorrow - make sure you are in attendance. After reading answers the following 2 questions. What just occurred and what is Montag's profession?
Tuesday, March 4, 2014
English 1
Chapter 4-6 vocabulary review; watch opening of TKAM movie.
HW: Finish chapter 5 & 6 due tomorrow 3/5.
HW: Finish chapter 5 & 6 due tomorrow 3/5.
English 2
Commonly confused words review; finish whole class reading "Sounds of Thunder".
HW: Define Commonly confused words, Write Incident Report journal per instructions on Pg 83.
HW: Define Commonly confused words, Write Incident Report journal per instructions on Pg 83.
English 2 Honors
Whole class grammar review; handed out Fahrenheit 451; Shared Pg 83 #2 Journal and discussed requirements.
HW: None
HW: None
Monday, March 3, 2014
English 1
SAT Vocabulary #4 Test Today.
Review chapter 4 discussion
HW: Read chapters 5/6 due Wednesday 3/5.
Review chapter 4 discussion
HW: Read chapters 5/6 due Wednesday 3/5.
English 2
SAT Vocabulary #4 Test Today.
Complete Vocab in Action pg. 83
Continue reading "Sounds of Thunder" pg 71
HW: None
Complete Vocab in Action pg. 83
Continue reading "Sounds of Thunder" pg 71
HW: None
English 2 Honors
SAT Vocabulary 5/6 and Commonly Confused Words Test Today.
Complete Vocab in Action pg. 83
Respond to #2 on pg 83 in your Journal.
HW: Complte Journal and Vocab in Action, if not finished in class, due tomorrow 3/4
Complete Vocab in Action pg. 83
Respond to #2 on pg 83 in your Journal.
HW: Complte Journal and Vocab in Action, if not finished in class, due tomorrow 3/4
Friday, February 28, 2014
English 1
Thursday 2/27/14
Students responded to a journal about time they were dared. Reviewed last 3 vocabulary words from list #4. Reviewed pop-quiz for TKAM ch 1-3.
HW: Vocabulary quiz Monday 3/3/.
Students responded to a journal about time they were dared. Reviewed last 3 vocabulary words from list #4. Reviewed pop-quiz for TKAM ch 1-3.
HW: Vocabulary quiz Monday 3/3/.
English 2
Thursday 2/27/14
Students responded to Journal about time travel and then we had a whole class discussion about Banned books.
HW: Vocabulary Test - SAT List #4 - Monday 3/3
Students responded to Journal about time travel and then we had a whole class discussion about Banned books.
HW: Vocabulary Test - SAT List #4 - Monday 3/3
English 2 Honors
Thursday 2/27/14
Infrastructure test 2nd period only.
All classes responded to a Journal about Time Travel and proceeded to begin their HW if time allowed.
HW: Author Study Ray Bradbury T-chart. Due tomorrow 2/28. Vocabulary 5/6 and CCW test Monday 3/3.
Infrastructure test 2nd period only.
All classes responded to a Journal about Time Travel and proceeded to begin their HW if time allowed.
HW: Author Study Ray Bradbury T-chart. Due tomorrow 2/28. Vocabulary 5/6 and CCW test Monday 3/3.
English 2 Honors
Wednesday 2/26/14
Students met with Guidance counselors to plan for next year courses.
Students met with Guidance counselors to plan for next year courses.
English 2 Honors
TUESDAY 2/25/14
FCAT WRITES - Testing
Did not meet with Period 3 Today due to testing.
Whole class discussion about banned books (What, Where, Why) and Fahrenheit 451 (reasons why Bradbury wrote the book).
HW: Vocabulary 5/6 and CCW test Monday 3/3.
FCAT WRITES - Testing
Did not meet with Period 3 Today due to testing.
Whole class discussion about banned books (What, Where, Why) and Fahrenheit 451 (reasons why Bradbury wrote the book).
HW: Vocabulary 5/6 and CCW test Monday 3/3.
Monday, February 24, 2014
English 1
Pop Quiz Chapter 1-3 To Kill A Mockingbird. Discuss tomorrows schedule change and students report to 3rd period at 7:30 am. Begin intro-discussion for chapter 4 - Why do people make fun of people who are dissimilar? Who is worse (Children or adults)? Can we change that and if so how?
HW: If absent on Friday complete Study Guide and read chapter 4 - due Wednesday. If present on Friday and HW not completed, complete by Wednesday for 1/2 credit.
HW: If absent on Friday complete Study Guide and read chapter 4 - due Wednesday. If present on Friday and HW not completed, complete by Wednesday for 1/2 credit.
Englsih 2
Journal - Identify 3 tips for expository writing and 3 tips for persuasive writing. Topic Marathon - whole class. FCAT procedures and other tips.
HW: Get a good nights sleep. Complete Journal rewrite and type if not completed for HW. Bring in Wednesday.
HW: Get a good nights sleep. Complete Journal rewrite and type if not completed for HW. Bring in Wednesday.
English 2 Honors
Journal - Identify 3 tips for expository writing and 3 tips for persuasive writing. Topic Marathon - whole class. FCAT procedures and other tips.
HW: Get a good nights sleep. Complete banned book list HW that was due today if not completed.
HW: Get a good nights sleep. Complete banned book list HW that was due today if not completed.
English 1
Friday 2/21/2014
Answer study guide questions for Chapters 1-3 and when complete begin reading chapter 4.
HW: Complete study guide and finish Ch. 4. Due Monday 2/21.
Answer study guide questions for Chapters 1-3 and when complete begin reading chapter 4.
HW: Complete study guide and finish Ch. 4. Due Monday 2/21.
English 2
Friday 2/21/2014
Journal "Friday Free Write". Groups of 5 - discuss the findings from their homework and class work; explore questions and share findings with the class (handout); explore the similarities and differences between TV and magazine ads (question paper). What makes a magazine ad effective and what makes a TV ad effective.
HW: Research books that have been banned over the years. Bring in information for 2 books. Due Monday 2/21.
Journal "Friday Free Write". Groups of 5 - discuss the findings from their homework and class work; explore questions and share findings with the class (handout); explore the similarities and differences between TV and magazine ads (question paper). What makes a magazine ad effective and what makes a TV ad effective.
HW: Research books that have been banned over the years. Bring in information for 2 books. Due Monday 2/21.
English 2 Honors
Friday 2/21/2014
Journal "Friday Free Write". Groups of 5 - discuss the findings from their homework and class work; explore questions and share findings with the class (handout); explore the similarities and differences between TV and magazine ads (question paper). What makes a magazine ad effective and what makes a TV ad effective.
HW: Research books that have been banned over the years. Bring in information for 2 books. Due Monday 2/21.
Journal "Friday Free Write". Groups of 5 - discuss the findings from their homework and class work; explore questions and share findings with the class (handout); explore the similarities and differences between TV and magazine ads (question paper). What makes a magazine ad effective and what makes a TV ad effective.
HW: Research books that have been banned over the years. Bring in information for 2 books. Due Monday 2/21.
Thursday, February 20, 2014
English 1
Thursday 2/20/2014
Work on settings worksheet for Ch. 1-3 of TKAM and begin reviewing in class.
HW: Complete worksheet if not finished in class.
Work on settings worksheet for Ch. 1-3 of TKAM and begin reviewing in class.
HW: Complete worksheet if not finished in class.
English 2
Thursday 2/20/2014
Bias and stereotyping - identify and define stereotypes, impact on students decisions and lives; explore types of propaganda techniques used - class discussion; identify propaganda techniques in their print ads; help filing out handout.
HW: Watch a 2 television commercials and complete the 2nd side of the handout for homework. - Due Tomorrow.
Bias and stereotyping - identify and define stereotypes, impact on students decisions and lives; explore types of propaganda techniques used - class discussion; identify propaganda techniques in their print ads; help filing out handout.
HW: Watch a 2 television commercials and complete the 2nd side of the handout for homework. - Due Tomorrow.
English 2 Honors
Thursday 2/20/2014
Bias and stereotyping - identify and define stereotypes, impact on their decisions and lives; explore types of propaganda techniques used - class discussion; identify propaganda techniques in their ads; help filing out handout.
HW: Watch a few television commercials and complete the 2nd side of the handout for homework. - Due Tomorrow.
Bias and stereotyping - identify and define stereotypes, impact on their decisions and lives; explore types of propaganda techniques used - class discussion; identify propaganda techniques in their ads; help filing out handout.
HW: Watch a few television commercials and complete the 2nd side of the handout for homework. - Due Tomorrow.
English 1
Wednesday 2/19/2014
Grammar Review; continue working on profile sheet, settings worksheet within small groups.
HW: Complete settings sheet if not completed in class.
Grammar Review; continue working on profile sheet, settings worksheet within small groups.
HW: Complete settings sheet if not completed in class.
English 2
Wednesday 2/19/2014
Mind map - censorship in their journals. PREZI Presentation – introduction to our dystopian novel Farenheit 451. Prezi Study quide - students pay attention and engage in both summarizing and higher-order thinking.
HW: Have students bring in ads from magazines - Due tomorrow.
Mind map - censorship in their journals. PREZI Presentation – introduction to our dystopian novel Farenheit 451. Prezi Study quide - students pay attention and engage in both summarizing and higher-order thinking.
HW: Have students bring in ads from magazines - Due tomorrow.
English 2 Honors
Wednesday 2/19/2014
Mind map - censorship in their journals. PREZI Presentation – introduction to our dystopian novel Farenheit 451. Prezi Study quide - students pay attention and engage in both summarizing and higher-order thinking.
HW: Have students bring in ads from magazines - Due tomorrow.
Mind map - censorship in their journals. PREZI Presentation – introduction to our dystopian novel Farenheit 451. Prezi Study quide - students pay attention and engage in both summarizing and higher-order thinking.
HW: Have students bring in ads from magazines - Due tomorrow.
English 1
Tuesday 2/18/2014
Journal Response - after reading TKAM chapters 1-3 a) one question I have is… b) the character that intrigues me the most is …. Vocabulary Worksheets, model settings sheet.
HW: Personality Profile and Vocabulary worksheet - complete if not finished in class - due Thursday 2/20.
Journal Response - after reading TKAM chapters 1-3 a) one question I have is… b) the character that intrigues me the most is …. Vocabulary Worksheets, model settings sheet.
HW: Personality Profile and Vocabulary worksheet - complete if not finished in class - due Thursday 2/20.
English 2
Tuesday 2/18/2014
Student groups 4-6/7 present their Mini-Grammar Lessons. If time allows: In our journals - Reflect on what we learned from grammar mini-lessons. (otherwise complete for HW)
HW: If time didn't allow, complete for HW: In our journals - Reflect on what we learned from grammar mini-lessons.
Student groups 4-6/7 present their Mini-Grammar Lessons. If time allows: In our journals - Reflect on what we learned from grammar mini-lessons. (otherwise complete for HW)
HW: If time didn't allow, complete for HW: In our journals - Reflect on what we learned from grammar mini-lessons.
English 2 Honors
Tuesday 2/18/2014
Student groups 4-6/7 present their Mini-Grammar Lessons. If time allows: In our journals - Reflect on what we learned from grammar mini-lessons. (otherwise complete for HW)
HW: If time didn't allow, complete for HW: In our journals - Reflect on what we learned from grammar mini-lessons.
Student groups 4-6/7 present their Mini-Grammar Lessons. If time allows: In our journals - Reflect on what we learned from grammar mini-lessons. (otherwise complete for HW)
HW: If time didn't allow, complete for HW: In our journals - Reflect on what we learned from grammar mini-lessons.
Saturday, February 15, 2014
English 1
Friday 2/14/14
HAPPY VALENTINE"S DAY!!!
Whole class read aloud of To Kill a Mockingbird.
HW: Finish chapter 3 - due Tuesday 2/18.
HAPPY VALENTINE"S DAY!!!
Whole class read aloud of To Kill a Mockingbird.
HW: Finish chapter 3 - due Tuesday 2/18.
English 2
Friday 2/14/14
HAPPY VALENTINE"S DAY!!!
All mini-lessons were due today. The first 3 groups presented their mini-grammar lessons.
HW: None
HAPPY VALENTINE"S DAY!!!
All mini-lessons were due today. The first 3 groups presented their mini-grammar lessons.
HW: None
English 2 Honors
Friday 2/14/14
HAPPY VALENTINE"S DAY!!!
All mini-lessons were due today. The first 3 groups presented their mini-grammar lessons.
HW: None
HAPPY VALENTINE"S DAY!!!
All mini-lessons were due today. The first 3 groups presented their mini-grammar lessons.
HW: None
Thursday, February 13, 2014
English 1
We worked whole class on correcting sentences with grammatical errors. This was done as a whole class exercise and discussion.
HW: None
HW: None
English 2
Today the students continued to work in small groups creating mini-grammar lessons to be presented on Friday and Tuesday.
HW: Work on mini-lesson if needed.
HW: Work on mini-lesson if needed.
English 2 Honors
Today the students continued to work in small groups creating mini-grammar lessons to be presented on Friday and Tuesday.
HW: Work on mini-lesson if needed.
HW: Work on mini-lesson if needed.
English 1
Wednesday 2/12/14
Today we read chapter 2 of To Kill A Mockingbird.
HW: Complete chapter 2.
Today we read chapter 2 of To Kill A Mockingbird.
HW: Complete chapter 2.
English 2
Wednesday 2/12/14
Today the students continued to work in small groups creating mini-grammar lessons to be presented on Friday and Tuesday.
HW: Work on mini-lesson if needed.
Today the students continued to work in small groups creating mini-grammar lessons to be presented on Friday and Tuesday.
HW: Work on mini-lesson if needed.
Wednesday, February 12, 2014
English 2 Honors
Today the students continued to work in small groups creating mini-grammar lessons to be presented on Thursday, Friday and Tuesday.
HW: Work on mini-lesson if needed.
HW: Work on mini-lesson if needed.
Tuesday, February 11, 2014
English 1
Today the class finished reading and discussing chapter 1 of To Kill A Mockingbird.
HW: None
HW: None
English 2
Today the students worked in small groups creating mini-grammar lessons to be presented on Thursday, Friday and Tuesday.
HW: Work on mini-lesson if needed.
HW: Work on mini-lesson if needed.
English 2 Honors
Today the students worked in small groups creating mini-grammar lessons to be presented on Thursday, Friday and Tuesday.
HW: Work on mini-lesson if needed.
HW: Work on mini-lesson if needed.
Monday, February 10, 2014
English 1
Continued reading chapter one of To Kill a Mockingbird with the whole class and continuing to discuss the many allusions that we came across in our reading.
HW: None
HW: None
Englsih 2 Honors
Given an FCAT Writing prompt students can successfully create a strong introductory paragraph with a solid thesis statement.
HW: None
HW: None
English 1
Friday 2/7/14
Continued reading chapter one of To Kill a Mockingbird with the whole class and discussing many allusions that we came across in our reading.
HW: None
Continued reading chapter one of To Kill a Mockingbird with the whole class and discussing many allusions that we came across in our reading.
HW: None
English 2
Friday 2/7/14
Students completed a Socratic Seminar on Of Mice and Men (Book and Movie).
HW: None
Students completed a Socratic Seminar on Of Mice and Men (Book and Movie).
HW: None
English 2 Honors
Friday 2/7/14
The students responded to a Friday Free Write journal and then we reviewed whole class Dissect a Poem. By dissecting a poem the class identified poetic conventions, figurative language and poetic terminology.
HW: None
The students responded to a Friday Free Write journal and then we reviewed whole class Dissect a Poem. By dissecting a poem the class identified poetic conventions, figurative language and poetic terminology.
HW: None
English 1
Thursday 2/6/14
Today we reviewed whole class the To Kill a Mockingbird vocabulary (that was assigned for HW yesterday). Volunteers shared their sentences and we made corrections where needed. I continued reading TKAM Chapter one and discussing allusions.
HW: Bring TKAM Novel to class.
Today we reviewed whole class the To Kill a Mockingbird vocabulary (that was assigned for HW yesterday). Volunteers shared their sentences and we made corrections where needed. I continued reading TKAM Chapter one and discussing allusions.
HW: Bring TKAM Novel to class.
English 2
THURSDAY 2/6/14
The students worked on their Socratic Seminar question - entry paper.
HW: Socratic seminar notes due tomorrow.
The students worked on their Socratic Seminar question - entry paper.
HW: Socratic seminar notes due tomorrow.
English 2 Honors
THURSDAY 2/6/14
Students completed day two of their Socratic Seminar on Of Mice and Men (Book and Movie today).
HW: None
Students completed day two of their Socratic Seminar on Of Mice and Men (Book and Movie today).
HW: None
Wednesday, February 5, 2014
English 1
First the class reviewed To Kill a Mockingbird vocabulary for chapters 1-3. Class discussion relating to scary stories and then we began reading chapter 1.
HW: Write a sentence for each vocabulary word due 2/6
HW: Write a sentence for each vocabulary word due 2/6
English 2
Students took an EOB exam on Of Mice and Men (Book).
HW: Socratic questions (entry ticket) for Socratic seminar due on 2/7.
HW: Socratic questions (entry ticket) for Socratic seminar due on 2/7.
English 2 Honors
Students completed day one of a two day Socratic Seminar on Of Mice and Men (Book).
HW: Socratic seminar Of Mice and Men 2/5 (Book) & 2/6 (complete book and difference between book and movie).
HW: Socratic seminar Of Mice and Men 2/5 (Book) & 2/6 (complete book and difference between book and movie).
English 1
Today we reviewed the questions on the Harper Lee article read in class yesterday and completed for HW.
HW: Get To Kill a Mockingbird if you don't have it.
HW: Get To Kill a Mockingbird if you don't have it.
English 2
Tuesday 2/4/14
The students continued to view the movie Of Mice and Men and making note of differences between the book and the movie.
HW: Unit Test Of Mice and Men 2/5.
The students continued to view the movie Of Mice and Men and making note of differences between the book and the movie.
HW: Unit Test Of Mice and Men 2/5.
English 2 Honors
Tuesday 2/4/14
The students continued viewing the movie Of Mice and Men and making note of differences between the book and the movie.
HW: Socratic seminar 2/5 & 2/6.
The students continued viewing the movie Of Mice and Men and making note of differences between the book and the movie.
HW: Socratic seminar 2/5 & 2/6.
Monday, February 3, 2014
English 1
Today we had SAT Vocabulary review and began our To Kill A Mockingbird Unit.
HW: Complete questions about Harper Lee.
HW: Complete questions about Harper Lee.
English 2
Reviewed SAT vocabulary and worked on a group journal about "having someone" and the theme of loneliness as it relates to our novel Of Mice and Men.
HW: Of Mice and Men Unit Test Wednesday 2/5.
HW: Of Mice and Men Unit Test Wednesday 2/5.
English 2 Honors
Collected Of Mice and Men Imagery Chart which was due today. Continued watching the movie and making notes of the differences between the book and the movie.
HW: Socratic Seminar entry questions and answers due tomorrow.
HW: Socratic Seminar entry questions and answers due tomorrow.
Thursday, January 30, 2014
English 2
The students continued to view the movie Of Mice and Men and will be making note of differences between the book and the movie.
HW: Unit Test Of Mice and Men 2/4.
HW: Unit Test Of Mice and Men 2/4.
English 2 Honors
The students began viewing the movie Of Mice and Men and will be making note of differences between the book and the movie.
HW: Imagery Chart due 2/3; Socratic seminar 2/4 & 2/5.
HW: Imagery Chart due 2/3; Socratic seminar 2/4 & 2/5.
Wednesday, January 29, 2014
English 2 Honors
Of Mice and Men Test Today
HW: OMM Imagery Chart due Monday 2/3; OMM Socratic Seminar Tuesday 2/4 and 2/5.
HW: OMM Imagery Chart due Monday 2/3; OMM Socratic Seminar Tuesday 2/4 and 2/5.
Monday, January 27, 2014
English 1
Today the students completed Vocabulary in Action: Exercise B. We then reviewed whole class. Afterwards, we discussed in great detail the ending of the story The Most Dangerous Game and made many inferences based on our readings.
HW: None *
HW: None *
English 2
Today the students created new characters for Of Mice and Men and inserted these characters into the story line. Then many students shared their journal. Whole class we discussed the ending of the book.
HW: Chapter 6 Notes and Study Guide due tomorrow Tuesday 1/28.
HW: Chapter 6 Notes and Study Guide due tomorrow Tuesday 1/28.
English 2 Honors
Today the students created new characters for Of Mice and Men and inserted these characters into the story line. Then many students shared their journal. Whole class we discussed the ending of the book and students revisited the anticipation guide and completed the after reading portions.
HW: Of Mice ad Men unit test Wednesday 1/29; Socratics Seminar Thursday 1/30 and Friday 1/31 if needed. Imagery chart due Monday 2/3 ** Change in date
HW: Of Mice ad Men unit test Wednesday 1/29; Socratics Seminar Thursday 1/30 and Friday 1/31 if needed. Imagery chart due Monday 2/3 ** Change in date
English 1
Friday 1/24/14
Today was free Write Friday; the students wrote journals and shared them in class. Whole class we continued reading Most Dangerous Game.
HW: Finish reading Most Dangerous Game due Monday 1/27.
Today was free Write Friday; the students wrote journals and shared them in class. Whole class we continued reading Most Dangerous Game.
HW: Finish reading Most Dangerous Game due Monday 1/27.
English 2
Friday 1/24/14
Today was free Write Friday; the students wrote journals and shared them in class. Whole class we completed chapter 6 (the end) of our book.
HW: None
Today was free Write Friday; the students wrote journals and shared them in class. Whole class we completed chapter 6 (the end) of our book.
HW: None
English 2 Honors
Friday 1/24/14
Today was free Write Friday; the students wrote journals and shared them in class. Whole class we discussed the ending of the book. Then I handed out Socratic seminar questions and requirements for our seminar next Thursday 1/30.
HW: Of Mice ad Men unit test Wednesday 1/29; Socratics Seminar Thursday 1/30 and Friday 1/31 if needed. Imagery chart due Friday 1/31.
Today was free Write Friday; the students wrote journals and shared them in class. Whole class we discussed the ending of the book. Then I handed out Socratic seminar questions and requirements for our seminar next Thursday 1/30.
HW: Of Mice ad Men unit test Wednesday 1/29; Socratics Seminar Thursday 1/30 and Friday 1/31 if needed. Imagery chart due Friday 1/31.
Friday, January 24, 2014
English 1
We completed Vocabulary in Action Pg. 59 Exercise A,\; continuing Most Dangerous Game.
HW: Finish Reading Most Dangerous Game
HW: Finish Reading Most Dangerous Game
Wednesday, January 22, 2014
English 1
Today we discussed the upcoming curriculum selection process and we had a brief Q&A about classes and selections. Then we moved on to reading some more of our story The Most Dangerous Game.
HW: Vocabulary List #4 due Friday 1/24.
HW: Vocabulary List #4 due Friday 1/24.
English 2
Today the students completed grammar practice sentences and we reviewed whole class. We discussed the upcoming curriculum selection process and then the students moved into pairs to work on Study Guide and notes for chapter 5 Of Mice and Men.
HW: Study guide/notes chapter 5 due tomorrow 1/23.
HW: Study guide/notes chapter 5 due tomorrow 1/23.
English 2 Honors
Today the students completed a grammar practice sentences and we reviewed whole class. We discussed the upcoming curriculum selection process and then the students moved into pairs to complete vocabulary practice for Of Mice and Men (Crossword puzzle and analogies)
HW: Vocabulary list #6 due tomorrow 1/23 and Chapter 6 Of Mice and Men due Friday 1/24.
HW: Vocabulary list #6 due tomorrow 1/23 and Chapter 6 Of Mice and Men due Friday 1/24.
Tuesday, January 21, 2014
English 1
Today is "National Hugging Day". The students wrote a journal about it and several shared in class.
Then whole class continued reading The Most Dangerous Game.
HW:
Then whole class continued reading The Most Dangerous Game.
HW:
English 2
Today is "National Hugging Day". The students wrote a journal about it and several shared in class. Then the whole class completed reading chapter 5.
HW: Chapter 5 notes/study guide due - 1/23 Thursday.
English 2 Honors
Today is "National Hugging Day". The students wrote a journal about it and several shared in class. They continued working on character typing of several characters from Of Mice and Men with a partner.
HW: Complete chapter 6 by Friday 1/24. Vocabulary list #6 due 1/23 Thursday - Definitions, sentences, antonyms and synonyms.
HW: Complete chapter 6 by Friday 1/24. Vocabulary list #6 due 1/23 Thursday - Definitions, sentences, antonyms and synonyms.
English 1
Students responded to a journal and several shared with the class. Continued reading The Most Dangerous Game.
HW: None
HW: None
English 2
Friday 1/17/14
Responded to Journal and several students shared. Continued reading chapter 5.
HW: Vocabulary due Tuesday 1/21/14 - definitions, sentences, antonym, synonym
Responded to Journal and several students shared. Continued reading chapter 5.
HW: Vocabulary due Tuesday 1/21/14 - definitions, sentences, antonym, synonym
Friday, January 17, 2014
English 2 Honors
The students responded to a Journal and several shared their writings with the class. The we talked about character types and students paired up to begin working on identifying sevral characters from Of Mice and Men.
HW: None - enjoy your long weekend
HW: None - enjoy your long weekend
Thursday, January 16, 2014
English 1
Task A: Whole class review and discussion of figurative language (simile, metaphor, hyperbole, allusion, alliteration, personification, idioms) using Princess Penelope story. Task B: Class then individually answered questions about story and we again reviewed whole class.
HW: None.
HW: None.
English 2
PD 6 - Responded to Journal and I worked individually with students on their writing and then several students shared. Completed review of Study guide 4 and Began chapter 5.
PD 7 - Responded to Journal and I worked individually with students on their writing and then several students shared. Began review of Study guide 4.
HW: Period's 6 & 7 - Conflict/Effect worksheet due Friday 1/17/14
PD 7 - Responded to Journal and I worked individually with students on their writing and then several students shared. Began review of Study guide 4.
HW: Period's 6 & 7 - Conflict/Effect worksheet due Friday 1/17/14
English 2 Honors
Today was day 4 of BAT testing and as a result I did not meet with periods 1, 2.
Periods 1, 2, 3 & 4 - Work through Thursday was assigned: work on "Dissect a Poem" worksheet - defining figurative language, forms of poetry and poetic conventions and applying knowledge to worksheet; complete chapter 5 Of Mice and Men by Friday; read "On Summer" in the Language of Literature book and answer questions on page FCAT 23; go on FREERICE.com and do 10-15 minutes worth of vocabulary then print screen and bring in as proof you did this (there should be rice in the bowl)
Period 1 - please stop by my room during your lunch hour to pick up copies of all worksheets that are due Friday 1/17/14. THIS IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY!
HW: All classes - Work due Friday 1/17/14. Worksheets (conflict/effect, poetry) chapter 5 RCQ on Friday, and answers to page FCAT 23, FREERICE print
Periods 1, 2, 3 & 4 - Work through Thursday was assigned: work on "Dissect a Poem" worksheet - defining figurative language, forms of poetry and poetic conventions and applying knowledge to worksheet; complete chapter 5 Of Mice and Men by Friday; read "On Summer" in the Language of Literature book and answer questions on page FCAT 23; go on FREERICE.com and do 10-15 minutes worth of vocabulary then print screen and bring in as proof you did this (there should be rice in the bowl)
Period 1 - please stop by my room during your lunch hour to pick up copies of all worksheets that are due Friday 1/17/14. THIS IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY!
HW: All classes - Work due Friday 1/17/14. Worksheets (conflict/effect, poetry) chapter 5 RCQ on Friday, and answers to page FCAT 23, FREERICE print
Wednesday, January 15, 2014
English 1
Completed Most Dangerous Game vocabulary chart in class. Continued reading The Most Dangerous Game.
HW: Finish reading Most Dangerous Game. RCQ (reading check quiz) tomorrow 1/16/14.
HW: Finish reading Most Dangerous Game. RCQ (reading check quiz) tomorrow 1/16/14.
English 2
Responded to Journal and shared in class.
Period 6 - Reviewed chapter 4 and most SG questions..
Period 7 - Began conflict/effect worksheet in class. Reviewed chapter 4.
HW: PD 6 & 7 - Conflict/effect worksheet completed for HW - due Friday 1/17/14.
Period 6 - Reviewed chapter 4 and most SG questions..
Period 7 - Began conflict/effect worksheet in class. Reviewed chapter 4.
HW: PD 6 & 7 - Conflict/effect worksheet completed for HW - due Friday 1/17/14.
English 2 Honors
Today was day 3 of BAT testing and as a result I did not meet with periods 1, 2 or 3.
Periods 1, 2, 3 & 4 - Work through Thursday was assigned: work on "Dissect a Poem" worksheet - defining figurative language, forms of poetry and poetic conventions and applying knowledge to worksheet; complete chapter 5 Of Mice and Men by Friday; read "On Summer" in the Language of Literature book and answer questions on page FCAT 23; go on FREERICE.com and do 10-15 minutes worth of vocabulary then print screen and bring in as proof you did this (there should be rice in the bowl)
Period 1 - please stop by my room during your lunch hour to pick up copies of all worksheets that are due Friday 1/17/14.
HW: All classes - Work due Friday 1/17/14. Worksheets (conflict/effect, poetry) chapter 5 RCQ on Friday, and answers to page FCAT 23, FREERICE print
Periods 1, 2, 3 & 4 - Work through Thursday was assigned: work on "Dissect a Poem" worksheet - defining figurative language, forms of poetry and poetic conventions and applying knowledge to worksheet; complete chapter 5 Of Mice and Men by Friday; read "On Summer" in the Language of Literature book and answer questions on page FCAT 23; go on FREERICE.com and do 10-15 minutes worth of vocabulary then print screen and bring in as proof you did this (there should be rice in the bowl)
Period 1 - please stop by my room during your lunch hour to pick up copies of all worksheets that are due Friday 1/17/14.
HW: All classes - Work due Friday 1/17/14. Worksheets (conflict/effect, poetry) chapter 5 RCQ on Friday, and answers to page FCAT 23, FREERICE print
English 1
Tuesday 1/15/14
Responded to a Journal and shared our writings in class. Whole class we began a vocabulary chart identifying and defining the words to know for Most Dangerous Game. The chart will be completed in class tomorrow.
HW: None
Responded to a Journal and shared our writings in class. Whole class we began a vocabulary chart identifying and defining the words to know for Most Dangerous Game. The chart will be completed in class tomorrow.
HW: None
English 2
Tuesday 1/14/14
Period 6 - Responded to a Journal and shared our writings in class. Collected Chapter 4 SG. Began conflict/effect worksheet in class.
Period 7 - Responded to a Journal and shared our writings in class. Collected Chapter 4 SG. Completed review of SG Chap 3 and discussion of chapter 3.
HW: PD 6 - Conflict/effect worksheet completed for HW - Due Friday 1/17/14.
PD 7 - Complete SG 4 if not already done - Due tomorrow.
Period 6 - Responded to a Journal and shared our writings in class. Collected Chapter 4 SG. Began conflict/effect worksheet in class.
Period 7 - Responded to a Journal and shared our writings in class. Collected Chapter 4 SG. Completed review of SG Chap 3 and discussion of chapter 3.
HW: PD 6 - Conflict/effect worksheet completed for HW - Due Friday 1/17/14.
PD 7 - Complete SG 4 if not already done - Due tomorrow.
English 2 Honors
Tuesday 1/14/14 Today was day 2 of Reading BAT testing and as a result I did not meet with period 1.
Periods 1, 2, 3 & 4 - Work through Thursday was assigned: work on "Dissect a Poem" worksheet - defining figurative language, forms of poetry and poetic conventions and applying knowledge to worksheet; complete chapter 5 Of Mice and Men by Friday; read "On Summer" in the Language of Literature book and answer questions on page FCAT 23; go on FREERICE.com and do 10-15 minutes worth of vocabulary then print screen and bring in as proof you did this (there should be rice in the bowl)
Period 1 - please stop by my room during your lunch hour to pick up copies of all worksheets that are due Friday 1/17/14.
HW: All classes - Work due Friday 1/17/14. Worksheets (conflict/effect, poetry) chapter 5 RCQ on Friday, and answers to page FCAT 23, FREERICE print
Periods 1, 2, 3 & 4 - Work through Thursday was assigned: work on "Dissect a Poem" worksheet - defining figurative language, forms of poetry and poetic conventions and applying knowledge to worksheet; complete chapter 5 Of Mice and Men by Friday; read "On Summer" in the Language of Literature book and answer questions on page FCAT 23; go on FREERICE.com and do 10-15 minutes worth of vocabulary then print screen and bring in as proof you did this (there should be rice in the bowl)
Period 1 - please stop by my room during your lunch hour to pick up copies of all worksheets that are due Friday 1/17/14.
HW: All classes - Work due Friday 1/17/14. Worksheets (conflict/effect, poetry) chapter 5 RCQ on Friday, and answers to page FCAT 23, FREERICE print
Tuesday, January 14, 2014
English 1
Monday 1/14/14
We started the period introducing 2 new students to the class. Then we started reading 'Most Dangerous Game'. We began with a discussion about the picture and what the title might mean and moved into discussions about extreme sports and hunting. We continued by reading 1/2 of the first page.
HW: None
We started the period introducing 2 new students to the class. Then we started reading 'Most Dangerous Game'. We began with a discussion about the picture and what the title might mean and moved into discussions about extreme sports and hunting. We continued by reading 1/2 of the first page.
HW: None
English 2
Monday 1/13/14
Collected typed Literary Analysis homework that was due today. Reviewed Of Mice and Men chapter 3 study guide questions and discussed chapter 3.
HW: SG Chapter 4 due tomorrow 1/14/14.
Collected typed Literary Analysis homework that was due today. Reviewed Of Mice and Men chapter 3 study guide questions and discussed chapter 3.
HW: SG Chapter 4 due tomorrow 1/14/14.
English 2 Honors
Monday 1/13/14
Today was day 1 of Reading BAT testing and as a result I did not meet with period1.
Periods 2, 3 & 4 - worked on cause/effect and vocabulary worksheet for Of Mice and Men. The work was turned in at the end of class.
Period 1 - please stop by my room to pick up a copy of the worksheet. Work due Friday 1/17/14.
HW: Periods 2, 3, & 4 - None
Period 1 - Complete worksheet by Friday 1/17/14
Today was day 1 of Reading BAT testing and as a result I did not meet with period1.
Periods 2, 3 & 4 - worked on cause/effect and vocabulary worksheet for Of Mice and Men. The work was turned in at the end of class.
Period 1 - please stop by my room to pick up a copy of the worksheet. Work due Friday 1/17/14.
HW: Periods 2, 3, & 4 - None
Period 1 - Complete worksheet by Friday 1/17/14
Friday, January 10, 2014
English 2 Honors
10th grade Assembly.
HW: Read Of Mice and Men Chapter 5 - due Friday. 1/17 - RCQ Friday.
HW: Read Of Mice and Men Chapter 5 - due Friday. 1/17 - RCQ Friday.
Thursday, January 9, 2014
English 1
The students finished watching the movie "Devil's Arithmetic" and spent the last half of class rewriting their movie guide answers into complete sentences.
HW: None
HW: None
English 2
Today the students did some more grammar practice and as a paired activity the students completed the Literary Analysis on page 841. The assignment required 3 examples of figurative language from the poem, completing the Paired Activity where the student creates their own simile and metaphor to go with the poem, and one example each of alliteration, assonance, and consonance.
HW: Read chapter 4 in OMM - due 1/13 Monday. Complete chapter 4 SG and notes also due Monday 1/13/14. Complete work started in class and type up Literary analysis due 1/13 Monday.
** Please note date change for Literary Analysis.
HW: Read chapter 4 in OMM - due 1/13 Monday. Complete chapter 4 SG and notes also due Monday 1/13/14. Complete work started in class and type up Literary analysis due 1/13 Monday.
** Please note date change for Literary Analysis.
English 2 Honors
Today the students took an RCQ to test their understanding of the novel we are reading Of Mice and Men. After testing the class continued with grammar review and finished out the day with continuing to work on literary analysis classwork that is due tomorrow.
HW: Turn in typed literary analysis work Friday 1/10/14. Read chapter 5 in Of Mice and Men due Friday 1/17/14. RCQ will probably be given.
HW: Turn in typed literary analysis work Friday 1/10/14. Read chapter 5 in Of Mice and Men due Friday 1/17/14. RCQ will probably be given.
English 1
Wednesday 1/8/14
The students began watching "The Devil's Arithmetic" and completing question and discussion worksheet about the movie.
HW: None
The students began watching "The Devil's Arithmetic" and completing question and discussion worksheet about the movie.
HW: None
English 2
Wednesday 1/8/14
Today the students did some grammar practice. Then they proceeded to complete Connect to Your Life on page 848 discussing childhood and trees, and the poem "Birches" on page 849.
HW: Read chapter 4 in OMM - due 1/13 Monday. Complete chapter 4 SG and notes also due Monday 1/13/14. Complete work started in class and type up Literary analysis due 1/10 Friday.
Today the students did some grammar practice. Then they proceeded to complete Connect to Your Life on page 848 discussing childhood and trees, and the poem "Birches" on page 849.
HW: Read chapter 4 in OMM - due 1/13 Monday. Complete chapter 4 SG and notes also due Monday 1/13/14. Complete work started in class and type up Literary analysis due 1/10 Friday.
English 2 Honors
Wednesday 1/8/14
Today the students completed a grammar practice. The read "Like The Sun" on pages 849-52 individually and then completed as a paired activity the Literary Analysis on page 853. The requirements for the analysis were to answer the humor question and make sure to cite examples from the story to back up opinion. Respond to questions #7 Critic's Corner and answer the following question about the painting on page 852 - "How is the painting related to Shekar's ideas about truth?"
HW: Read chapter 4 in OMM - due 1/9 Thursday. RCQ Thursday 1/9 on chapter 4. Complete work started in class and type all Literary analysis due 1/10 Friday. .
Today the students completed a grammar practice. The read "Like The Sun" on pages 849-52 individually and then completed as a paired activity the Literary Analysis on page 853. The requirements for the analysis were to answer the humor question and make sure to cite examples from the story to back up opinion. Respond to questions #7 Critic's Corner and answer the following question about the painting on page 852 - "How is the painting related to Shekar's ideas about truth?"
HW: Read chapter 4 in OMM - due 1/9 Thursday. RCQ Thursday 1/9 on chapter 4. Complete work started in class and type all Literary analysis due 1/10 Friday. .
Tuesday, January 7, 2014
English 1
The students began watching "The Devil's Arithmetic" and completing a movie question and discussion worksheet.
HW: None
HW: None
English 2
Today the students responded to, and several shared, a Journal about a quote by Nelson Mandela. "Pride" on page 845 was read whole class. As a paired activity the students completed the Literary Analysis on page 846.
HW: Read chapter 4 in OMM - due 1/13 Monday. Complete chapter 4 SG and notes. Complete work started in class and type up Literary analysis due 1/10 Friday.
HW: Read chapter 4 in OMM - due 1/13 Monday. Complete chapter 4 SG and notes. Complete work started in class and type up Literary analysis due 1/10 Friday.
English 2 Honors
Today the students responded to, and several shared, a Journal about a quote by Nelson Mandela. Then they proceeded to complete Connect to Your Life on page 848 discussing childhood and trees, and the poem "Birches" on page 849. As a paired activity the students completed the Literary Analysis on page 841. The assignment required 3 examples of figurative language from the poem, completing the Paired Activity where the student creates their own simile and metaphor to go with the poem, and one example each of alliteration, assonance, and consonance.
HW: Read chapter 4 in OMM - due 1/9 Thursday. RCQ Thursday 1/9 on chapter 4. Complete work started in class and type all Literary analysis due 1/10 Friday.
HW: Read chapter 4 in OMM - due 1/9 Thursday. RCQ Thursday 1/9 on chapter 4. Complete work started in class and type all Literary analysis due 1/10 Friday.
English 1
Monday January 6, 2014
Today the students responded to, and several shared, a Journal about New Years resolutions related to school. Then they proceeded to read a short story and complete a Figurative Language Worksheet.
HW: If worksheet not completed in class, complete for HW due tomorrow 1/7/14.
Today the students responded to, and several shared, a Journal about New Years resolutions related to school. Then they proceeded to read a short story and complete a Figurative Language Worksheet.
HW: If worksheet not completed in class, complete for HW due tomorrow 1/7/14.
English 2
Monday January 6, 2014
Today the students responded to, and several shared, a Journal about New Years resolutions related to school. Then they proceeded to complete Connect to Your Life on page 843 creating word map associations for "hope" and "pride" which was shared whole class. The poem "For the New Year, 1981" on page 844 was read whole class.
HW: Read chapter 4 in OMM - due 1/9 Thursday. RCQ Thursday 1/9 on chapter 4.
Today the students responded to, and several shared, a Journal about New Years resolutions related to school. Then they proceeded to complete Connect to Your Life on page 843 creating word map associations for "hope" and "pride" which was shared whole class. The poem "For the New Year, 1981" on page 844 was read whole class.
HW: Read chapter 4 in OMM - due 1/9 Thursday. RCQ Thursday 1/9 on chapter 4.
English 2 Honors
Monday January 6, 2014
Today the students responded to, and several shared, a Journal about New Years resolutions related to school. Then they proceeded to complete Connect to Your Life on page 843 creating word map associations for "hope" and "pride". The poems "For the New Year, 1981" & "Pride" on pages 844-5 were read whole class. As a paired activity the students completed the Literary Analysis on page 846.
HW: Read chapter 4 in OMM - due 1/9 Thursday. RCQ Thursday 1/9 on chapter 4. Complete work started in class and type Literary analysis due 1/10 Friday.
Today the students responded to, and several shared, a Journal about New Years resolutions related to school. Then they proceeded to complete Connect to Your Life on page 843 creating word map associations for "hope" and "pride". The poems "For the New Year, 1981" & "Pride" on pages 844-5 were read whole class. As a paired activity the students completed the Literary Analysis on page 846.
HW: Read chapter 4 in OMM - due 1/9 Thursday. RCQ Thursday 1/9 on chapter 4. Complete work started in class and type Literary analysis due 1/10 Friday.
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