Announcements
FRESHMEN! ATTENTION!
- If you are sending me a video of an I-Search Presentation, it may be TOO BIG to send from you phone!
- Upload it to Youtube and send me a link OR download it to a computer and then send me that file
- SEND YOUR VIDEO TO ME BY SUNDAY NIGHT
4th Period! ATTENTION!
Thursday, 5/25, Miss Liz will be out of the class due to extenuating circumstances
FRESHMEN - I-Search presentations cannot be pushed due to our jam-packed schedule these last two week.
FRESHMEN - I-Search presentations cannot be pushed due to our jam-packed schedule these last two week.
- You will have a camera buddy who will record your I-Search presentation on his/her phone.
- This video should be uploaded and sent to Miss Liz. (see note above)
- When recording, make sure to sit close (switch seats with someone, or sit on the floor in the aisle)
English 9 (Announcements)
+ Miss a block day? You can watch The Two Towers HERE and The Return of the King HERE - Check Agenda for the day for information about where we stopped + I-Search (Our Current Unit), Multigenre Portfolio (Our Semester Project) and LotR Children's Book (Your FINAL) - See Homework Notes in Agenda for Due Dates - Note on I-Search: You will be evaluated by your peers during your presentation. Here is the grading rubric your peers will have. - Note on Children's Book: You ARE NOT creating a new story. You are telling the story that you heard, but in the form of a children's book. DO NOT add, change or alter the story. Doing so will result in a drastically reduced grade. - Children's Book Examples: * The Very Hungry Caterpillar * If You Give a Moose a Muffin * Alexander and the No Good, Very Bad Day Image 1 * Alexander and the No Good, Very Bad Day Image 2 + Above and Beyond Projects are due by Friday, 5/26 |
English 12 (Announcements)
+ Research Project (Presentations 5/16 - 5/19) - Share Visual Aid via email w/ Miss Liz by Monday - On presentation date, turn in paper physically and submit to Turnitin by midnight + Multigenre Portfolio (Small Group Presentations 5/22 + 5/23) - You will be evaluated by your peers during your presentation. Here is the grading rubric your peers will have. + Above and Beyond Projects are due by Friday, 5/26 |
Weekly Bulletin
English 9
*Notes about Homework: All homework for the week is self-assigned and self-directed. - DUE SUNDAY, 5/21: I-Search Presentations to Miss Liz's email AND a Works Cited turned in ONLINE through turnitin.com - DUE ON YOUR PRESENTATION DATE: I-Search Works Cited, PRINTED - DUE 5/26 (1ST AND 7TH) AND 5/30 (4TH): Multigenre Portfolio and Small Group Presentations - DUE 5/30 (1ST) AND 6/2 (4TH AND 7TH): LotR Children's Book and Gallery Walk with Voting 5/15 - DUE: - * See Note at top of bulletin AGENDA: + LotR: Return of the King Film + Cornell Notes: Front Page Only w/ Summary (Roughly 1:25 in - Aragorn, Gimli and Legolas enter the cave where the dead army is said to dwell - Link to Film) + FINAL: LotR Children's Book (handout) + Multigenre Portfolio Presentation Work HOMEWORK: * See Note at top of bulletin 5/16 + 5/17 - DUE: - * See Note at top of bulletin AGENDA: + LotR: Return of the King Film + Cornell Notes (Roughly 2:18 in - Pippin finds Merry on the battlefield and covers him with a cloak - Link to Film) + I-Search Work HOMEWORK: * See Note at top of bulletin 5/18 + 5/19 - DUE: - * See Note at top of bulletin AGENDA: + LotR: Return of the King Film + Cornell Notes (Finish! - Link to Film) + I-Search Work HOMEWORK: * See Note at top of bulletin |
English 12
*Notes about Homework: All homework for the week is self-assigned and self-directed. - DUE ON YOUR PRESENTATION DATE: Research Paper printed and on Turnitin - DUE 5/22 (5TH) AND 5/23 (2ND): Multigenre Portfolio and Small Group Presentations 5/15 - DUE: - * See Note at top of bulletin AGENDA: + Multigenre Portfolio Presentation Work HOMEWORK: * See Note at top of bulletin 5/16 + 5/17 - DUE: - * See Note at top of bulletin AGENDA: + Research Presentations (handout for evaluating peers) HOMEWORK: * See Note at top of bulletin 5/18 + 5/19 - DUE: * See Note at top of bulletin AGENDA: + Research Presentations (handout for evaluating peers turned in at end of class) HOMEWORK: * See Note at top of bulletin |
(Spring Semester) Archived Weekly Bulletin
English 9
*Notes about Homework: All homework for the week is self-assigned and self-directed. - I-Search Presentations are DUE 5/20 - I-Search Note/Project checks occur every Tue/Wed - Multigenre Portfolio Presentations are 5/26 (1st & 7th) and 5/30 (4th) 5/8 - DUE: - * See Note at top of bulletin AGENDA: + Multigenre Portfolio Presentation Work (prompt) HOMEWORK: * See Note at top of bulletin 5/9 + 5/10 - DUE: - * See Note at top of bulletin AGENDA: + LotR: Two Towers Film + Cornell Notes (End of Film - Link to Film) + I-Search Work - I-Search Note Check - I-Search Rubric HOMEWORK: * See Note at top of bulletin 5/11 + 5/12 - DUE: - * See Note at top of bulletin AGENDA: + LotR: Return of the King Film + Cornell Notes (Roughly 1:06 in - Frodo, consumed by The Ring, tells Sam he is untrustworthy and leaves him behind - Link to Film) + I-Search Work - Creating a Works Cited (handout) HOMEWORK: * See Note at top of bulletin |
English 12
*Notes about Homework: All homework for the week is self-assigned and self-directed. - Research Paper is Due, printed and on Turnitin on your presentations day - Multigenre Portfolio Presentations are 5/22 (5th) and 5/23 (2nd) 5/8 - DUE: - * See Note at top of bulletin AGENDA: + Multigenre Portfolio Presentation Work (prompt) HOMEWORK: * See Note at top of bulletin 5/9 + 5/10 - DUE: - * See Note at top of bulletin AGENDA: + Project Calendar Update (prompt) + Research Project Work - Research Paper/Presentation Rubric (handout) HOMEWORK: * See Note at top of bulletin 5/11 + 5/12 - DUE: * See Note at top of bulletin AGENDA: + Project Calendar Update (prompt) + Research Project Work HOMEWORK: * See Note at top of bulletin - Research Presentations Next Week! Check the Announcement board if you forgot your presentation date/slot. |
English 9
*Notes about Homework: All homework for the week is self-assigned and self-directed. - I-Search Presentations are DUE 5/20 - I-Search Note/Project checks occur every Tue/Wed - Multigenre Portfolio Presentations are 5/26 (1st & 7th) and 5/30 (4th) 5/1 - DUE: - * See Note at top of bulletin AGENDA: + Multigenre Portfolio Presentation Work (prompt) HOMEWORK: * See Note at top of bulletin 5/2 + 5/3 - DUE: - * See Note at top of bulletin AGENDA: + LotR: Two Towers Film + Cornell Notes (Roughly 1:09 - King Theoden leads the people of Rohan to Helms Deep while Gandalf leaves Rohan on Shadowfax - Link to Film) + I-Search Organization for Notes (handout + prompt) - I-Search Note Check HOMEWORK: * See Note at top of bulletin 5/4 + 5/5 - DUE: - * See Note at top of bulletin AGENDA: + Condense Hero's Journey, Lit Terms, + New LotR Map for Cornell Note Left Side (handout) + LotR: Two Towers Film + Cornell Notes (Roughly 2:01 - King Theoden speaks to Aragorn about how they will not receive aid at Helms Deep from anyone - Link to Film) + I-Search Organization for Notes - Expectation is that they will be completed by the next I-Search check HOMEWORK: * See Note at top of bulletin |
English 12
*Notes about Homework: All homework for the week is self-assigned and self-directed. - Section 3 of your Research Paper is Due, printed, Monday - Multigenre Portfolio Presentations are 5/22 (5th) and 5/23 (2nd) 5/1 - DUE: - * See Note at top of bulletin AGENDA: + Multigenre Portfolio Presentation Work (prompt) HOMEWORK: * See Note at top of bulletin 5/2 + 5/3 - DUE: - * See Note at top of bulletin AGENDA: + Project Calendar Update (prompt) + Formatting Issues (handout) + Section 1 Rough Draft Return + Research Project Work (Section 3 Outline Due End of Day) HOMEWORK: * See Note at top of bulletin 5/4 + 5/5 - DUE: * See Note at top of bulletin AGENDA: + Project Calendar Update (prompt) (calendar check #3) + Research Project Work HOMEWORK: * See Note at top of bulletin - Section 3 of your Research Paper, printed (DUE Mon) |
English 9
*Notes about Homework: All homework for the week is self-assigned and self-directed. - I-Search Presentations are DUE 5/20 - I-Search Note/Project checks occur every Tue/Wed - Multigenre Portfolio Presentations are 5/26 (1st & 7th) and 5/30 (4th) 4/24 - DUE: - * See Note at top of bulletin - Study for FotR Test AGENDA: + FotR Book 2 Test + Turn in Study Qs for Book 2 (Optional) + Optional Above and Beyond HOMEWORK: * See Note at top of bulletin - Genre Piece #13: Revision 4/25 + 4/26 - DUE: - * See Note at top of bulletin - Genre Piece #13: Revision AGENDA: + GP #13 Reflection (prompt) + Turn in FotR + Sign up for I-Search Presentations + Add Timed Essay to English Portfolio + Calendar: Set Dates! (handout + prompt) + Multigenre Portfolio Expectations (handout) - I-Search Note Check HOMEWORK: * See Note at top of bulletin 4/27 + 4/28 - DUE: - * See Note at top of bulletin AGENDA: + LotR: Two Towers Film + Cornell Notes (Time stamp: 18:33 - Aragorn finds the pin that Pippin dropped - Link to Film) + Character List: The Two Towers (handout) + Calendar Update (prompt) + I-Search Work: Explore Presentation Tools (prompt w/ links) HOMEWORK: * See Note at top of bulletin [Any Submissions of OLD genre pieces are DUE MONDAY for half credit] |
English 12
*Notes about Homework: All homework for the week is self-assigned and self-directed. - Section 2 of your Research Paper is Due, printed, Monday - Multigenre Portfolio Presentations are 5/22 (5th) and 5/23 (2nd) 4/24 - DUE: - * See Note at top of bulletin - Research Project: Section 1 + Annotated Bib PRINTED - Genre Piece 13: REVISION AGENDA: + Response Qs to Genre Piece #13 (prompt) + FINAL Multigenre Portfolio Expectations + Optional Above and Beyond HOMEWORK: * See Note at top of bulletin 4/25 + 4/26 - DUE: - * See Note at top of bulletin AGENDA: + Project Calendar Update (prompt) + Research Project Work HOMEWORK: * See Note at top of bulletin 4/27 + 4/28 - DUE: * See Note at top of bulletin AGENDA: + Project Calendar Update (prompt) + Research Project Work HOMEWORK: * See Note at top of bulletin [Any Submissions of OLD genre pieces are DUE MONDAY for half credit] - Section 2 of your Research Paper, printed (DUE Mon) |
English 9
4/17 - DUE: - FotR Homework for Bk. 2, Chp. 7 - I-Search Proposal (Due Mon) - Genre Piece 12 AGENDA: + Writer’s Workshop HOMEWORK: - Genre Piece 13: REVISION (Due Tue/Wed) - FotR Homework for Bk. 2, Chp. 8 - I-Search: Self-assigned/paced/directed 4/18 + 4/19 - DUE: - FotR Homework for Bk. 2, Chp. 8 AGENDA: + FotR: Lit Circles – Share + Compare - Fill out bottom of role (review/reflection) + Class Review: Important points of Bk. 2, Chp. 7 + 8 + Begin Bk. 2, Chps. 9 + 10 HOMEWORK: - Genre Piece 13: REVISION (Due Tue/Wed) [Final Genre Piece – Any Submissions of OLD pieces are DUE MONDAY for half credit] - FotR: Homework for Bk. 2, Chps. 9 + 10 (Packet #4 Collection Thu/Fri) - Seminar Thu/Fri! - Test Review Thu/Fri! - I-Search: Self-assigned/paced/directed 4/20 + 4/21 - DUE: - FotR Homework for Bk. 2, Chps. 9 +10 (Packet #4 Collection!) AGENDA: + FotR: Lit Circles – Share + Compare - Fill out bottom of role (review/reflection) + Collect Packet #4 + Seminar! + Test Prep - Study Qs answers must be handwritten - Study Q sheet cannot be used (only answers) - Rephrase Qs into statements (do not write the Qs) - Only Study Q answers may be used. Nothing else. + I-Search Check-in - See Interview Tips under Week 15 - Note check on Tue/Wed (Ideas: Info from website/flyers OR Interview questions to prep) HOMEWORK: - Genre Piece 13: REVISION (Due Tue/Wed) [Final Genre Piece – Any Submissions of OLD pieces are DUE MONDAY for half credit] - FotR Study for Multiple Choice / Matching Test (Mon) - I-Search: Self-assigned/paced/directed |
English 12
4/17 - DUE: - Research Project: Self-assigned/paced/directed - Genre Piece 11 AGENDA: + Writer’s Workshop HOMEWORK: - Research Project: Self-assigned/paced/directed - Genre Piece 13: REVISION (Due Mon) - Research Project: Section 1 + Annotated Bib PRINTED (Due Mon) 4/18 + 4/19 - DUE: - Research Project: Self-assigned/paced/directed AGENDA: + Calendar: Cross off days + Add Goals (Research Qs? Interview Info to Add? Starting your Paper?) + Cultural Research Project Work HOMEWORK: - Research Project: Self-assigned/paced/directed - Genre Piece 13: REVISION (Due Mon) [Final Genre Piece – Any Submissions of OLD pieces are DUE MONDAY for half credit] - Research Project: Section 1 + Annotated Bib PRINTED (Due Mon) 4/20 + 4/21 - DUE: - Research Project: Self-assigned/paced/directed AGENDA: + Calendar: Cross off days + Add Goals (Research Qs? Interview Info to Add? Starting your Paper?) + Cultural Research Project Work HOMEWORK: - Research Project: Self-assigned/paced/directed - Genre Piece 13: REVISION (Due Mon) [Final Genre Piece – Any Submissions of OLD pieces are DUE MONDAY for half credit] - Research Project: Section 1 + Annotated Bib PRINTED (Due Mon) |
English 9
4/10 - DUE: - FotR Homework for Bk. 2, Chp. 4 - Genre Piece 11 AGENDA: + Response Qs to Genre Piece #11 (prompt) + FotR: Lit Circles – Share + Compare (prompt) - Fill out bottom of role (review/reflection) + Class Review: Important points of Bk. 2, Chp. 4 + I-Search Intro! (handouts) - Proposal, Parent Signature and Full Assignment/Expectations HOMEWORK: - I-Search Proposal (Due Mon) - Genre Piece 12 (Due Mon) - FotR Homework for Bk. 2, Chp. 5 (Packet #3 Collection Tue/Wed) - Seminar Tue/Wed! 4/11 + 4/12 - DUE: - FotR Homework for Bk. 2, Chp. 5 (Packet #3 Collection!) AGENDA: + FotR: Lit Circles – Share + Compare (prompt) - Fill out bottom of role (review/reflection) + Seminar + Seminar Reflection! (prompt) + Collect Lit Circle Packet #3 + Get Packet #4 - Assign Roles + Begin Bk. 2, Chp. 6 HOMEWORK: - I-Search Proposal (Due Mon) - Genre Piece 12 (Due Mon) - FotR: Homework for Bk. 2, Chp. 6 (Due Tue/Wed) 4/13 + 4/14 - DUE: - FotR Homework for Bk. 2, Chp. 6 AGENDA: + FotR: Lit Circles – Share + Compare (prompt) - Fill out bottom of role (review/reflection) + Class Review: Important points of Bk. 2, Chp. 6 + Work on I-Search Proposal and/or Begin Bk. 2, Chp. 7 HOMEWORK: - I-Search Proposal (Due Mon) - Genre Piece 12 (Due Mon) - FotR Homework for Bk. 2, Chp. 7 (Due Mon) |
English 12
4/10 - DUE: - Research Project: Self-assigned/paced/directed - Genre Piece 11 AGENDA: + Response Qs to Genre Piece #11 (prompt) + Research Paper: Subheadings (handout) + Annotated Bibliography (handout) + Paragraphs (prompt + video + notebook) HOMEWORK: - Genre Piece 12 (Due Mon) - Research Project: Self-assigned/paced/directed 4/11 + 4/12 - DUE: - Research Project: Self-assigned/paced/directed AGENDA: + Calendar: Cross off days + Add Goals (Research Qs? Interview Info to Add? Starting your Paper?) (prompt) + SHARE ROUGH DRAFT OF PAPER: [email protected] + Cultural Research Project Work HOMEWORK: - Research Project: Self-assigned/paced/directed - Genre Piece 12 (Due Mon) 4/13 + 4/14 - DUE: - Research Project: Self-assigned/paced/directed AGENDA: + Calendar: Cross off days + Add Goals (Research Qs? Interview Info to Add? Starting your Paper?) (prompt) + SHARE ROUGH DRAFT OF PAPER: [email protected] + Cultural Research Project Work HOMEWORK: - Research Project: Self-assigned/paced/directed - Genre Piece 12 (Due Mon) |
English 9
4/3 - DUE: - Genre Piece 10 - 1 pg Fantasy Writing AGENDA: + Group Share + Response Qs to Genre Piece #10 (prompt) HOMEWORK: - Genre Piece 11 (Due Mon) - FotR Homework for Bk. 2, Chp. 2 (Due Tue/Wed) 4/4 + 4/5 - DUE: - FotR Homework for Bk. 2, Chp. 2 AGENDA: + Alter Reading Schedule (prompt) + FotR: Lit Circles – Share + Compare (prompt + notebook) - Fill out bottom of role (review/reflection) + Class Review: Important points of Bk. 2, Chp. 2 + Share Fantasy Writing HOMEWORK: - Genre Piece 11 (Due Mon) - FotR: Homework for Bk. 2, Chp. 3 (Due Thu/Fri) 4/6 + 4/7 - DUE: - FotR Homework for Bk. 2, Chp. 3 AGENDA: + Quiz + FotR: Lit Circles – Share + Compare (prompt + notebook) - Fill out bottom of role (review/reflection) + Class Review: Important points of Bk. 2, Chp. 3 + 13 Reasons Why: Episode 1 Critique (prompt + notebook) + Begin Bk. 2, Chp. 4 HOMEWORK: - Genre Piece 11 (Due Mon) - FotR Homework for Bk. 2, Chp. 4 (Due Mon) |
English 12
4/3 - DUE: - Genre Piece 10 (Due Mon) AGENDA: + Group Share + Response Qs to Genre Piece #10 (prompt) + Writing Formal Emails (handout) - What to Include for Research Interview emails (prompt) HOMEWORK: - Genre Piece 11 (Due Mon) - Contact who you want to interview ASAP! 4/4 + 4/5 - DUE: - Self-assigned/paced/directed: Research Project * You will choose what you need to get done to be ready for the next day and on track for turning in assignments on due dates AGENDA: + Calendar: Cross off days + Add Goals (prompt) + Presentation Sign up + Research Document: Where? How to use? + Cultural Research Project Work HOMEWORK: - Genre Piece 11 (Due Mon) - Contact who you want to interview ASAP! 4/6 + 4/7 - DUE: - Self-assigned/paced/directed: Research Project * You will choose what you need to get done to be ready for the next day and on track for turning in assignments on due dates AGENDA: + Calendar: Cross off days + Add Goals (prompt) + Reminders (prompt) + Cultural Research Project Work HOMEWORK: - Genre Piece 11 (Due Mon) - Contact who you want to interview ASAP! |
English 9
3/27 - AGENDA: + Multigenre Portfolio: Expectations Until the End + Hero’s Journey Essay: Add to Portfolio - Optional Revision + Review FotR: Book 1 – Plot Chart! HOMEWORK: - Genre Piece 10 (Due Mon) 3/28 + 3/29 - AGENDA: + FotR: New Lit Circle Packets - New Groups, New Roles + FotR: Begin Book 2, Chapter 1 + Finish + Work on Literature Circle Role HOMEWORK: - Genre Piece 10 (Due Mon) - FotR: Homework for Bk. 2, Chp. 1 3/30 + 3/31 - DUE: - FotR: Homework for Bk. 2, Chp. 1 AGENDA: + FotR: Lit Circles – Share + Compare - Fill out bottom of role (review/reflection) + Class Review: Important points of Bk. 2, Chp. 1 + Fantasy Writing: Everyday Magic (handout) + Finished? Begin Bk. 2, Chp. 2 HOMEWORK: - Genre Piece 10 (Due Mon) - 1 Pg. Fantasy Writing in notebook (Due Mon) |
English 12
3/27 - AGENDA: + Multigenre Portfolio: Expectations Until the End + Return BMU + Cultural Community Research Project - Expectations - Calendar + Tue/Wed Testing HOMEWORK: - Genre Piece 10 (Due Mon) - Research Project Proposal (Due IN CLASS Thu/Fri) 3/28 + 3/29 - AGENDA: + Science Test + Finish? Work on Cultural Community Research Project HOMEWORK: - Genre Piece 10 (Due Mon) - Research Project Proposal (Due IN CLASS Thu/Fri) 3/30 + 3/31 - AGENDA: + Research Outline Introduction - Access Document HERE and Follow Directions for Copying + Cultural Research Project Work: Proposal - Remember to focus on a specific cultural community. You are completing a project about one community, not an ENTIRE race/religion/locality/etc. (EX: Mexican-Americans does not work. The Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Sonoma County DOES work!) - Due by End of Class: Typed and Printed HOMEWORK: - Genre Piece 10 (Due Mon) |
3/20 - 3/24
SPRING BREAK!
English 9
3/13 - DUE: - Genre Piece 9 – Revise a Piece AGENDA: + Response Qs to Genre Piece #9 (prompt) + Seminar + Reflection (prompt) HOMEWORK: - N/A 3/14 + 3/15 - DUE: - N/A AGENDA: + FotR: Prepare for Timed Writing HOMEWORK: - Prepare for Timed Writing - Thu/Fri Collection of Lit Circle Packet #2 AND Optional Study Qs AND Notebooks 3/16 + 3/17 - DUE: - Prepare for Timed Writing AGENDA: + FotR: Timed Writing + Notebook Collection (prompt) HOMEWORK: - Enjoy Spring Break |
English 12
3/13 - DUE: - Genre Piece 9 – Revise a Piece AGENDA: + Response Qs to Genre Piece #9 (prompt) + BMU: Read Diez + Once + Finished? Study Hall HOMEWORK: - BMU: Homework for Chps. Diez + Once 3/14 + 3/15 - DUE: - BMU: Homework for Chps. Diez + Once AGENDA: + Quiz + BMU: Discuss Diez + Once + Watch God Grew Tired of Us - Double Entry Journal Notes during Film + Complete Right Side of DEJ Notes for Film HOMEWORK: - BMU: Homework for Chps. Doce + Trece - Thu/Fri Collection of Notebooks 3/16 + 3/17 - DUE: - BMU: Homework for Chps. Doce + Trece AGENDA: + QUIZ + Watch God Grew Tired of Us - Double Entry Journal Notes during Film + Complete Right Side of DEJ Notes for Film + Reflective Response on Cultural Identity in Film vs BMU vs You (Prompt) + Notebook Collection (prompt) HOMEWORK: - Enjoy Spring Break! |
English 9
3/6 - DUE: - Genre Piece 8 – Style: Flyer AGENDA: + Writer’s Workshop Groups - Peer Review Responses HOMEWORK: - Genre Piece 9 – Revise a Piece - FotR Homework for Chps. 8, 9 + 10 3/7 + 3/8 - DUE: - FotR Homework for Chps, 8, 9 +10 AGENDA: + Quiz + FotR: Lit Circles – Share + Compare - Fill out bottom of role (review/reflection) + assign roles for Chp. 11 + Watch Prancing Pony Clip + Class Review: Important points of Chps. 8, 9 + 10 + Characterize Strider + FotR: Begin Chp. 11 HOMEWORK: - Genre Piece 9 – Revise a Piece - FotR: Homework for Chp. 11 3/9 + 3/10 - DUE: - FotR Homework for Chp. 11 AGENDA: + FotR: Lit Circles – Share + Compare - Fill out bottom of role (review/reflection) + assign roles for Chp. 12 + Watch Weathertop Clip + Class Review: Important points of Chp. 11 + ICCEE Practice + FotR: Begin Chp. 12 HOMEWORK: - Genre Piece 9 – Revise a Piece - FotR: Homework for Chp. 12 |
English 12
3/6 - DUE: - Genre Piece 8 – Style: Flyer AGENDA: + Writer’s Workshop Groups - Peer Review Responses HOMEWORK: - Genre Piece 9 – Revise a Piece - BMU Homework for Chps. Tres, Cuatro + Cinco 3/7 + 3/8 - DUE: - BMU Homework for Chps. Tres, Cuatro + Cinco AGENDA: + BMU: Discuss Tres-Cinco + New Mexican Catholicism + The Land of Enchantment - Where is the Cultural Clash vs. the Cultural Exchange - YOUR CC vs CE (prompt) + BMU: Seis - Nueve HOMEWORK: - Genre Piece 9 – Revise a Piece - BMU Homework for Chps. Seis - Nueve - (If not completed in class) YOUR CC vs CE 3/9 + 3/10 - DUE: - BMU: Homework for Chps. Seis - Nueve AGENDA: + Quiz + BMU: Discuss Seis - Nueve + Ted Talk: Where is Home? - Response + Discussion + BMU: Diez HOMEWORK: - Genre Piece 9 – Revise a Piece - BMU: Homework for Chps. Diez + Once |
English 9
2/27 - DUE: - Genre Piece 7 – Topic: An Item of Great Power - FotR: Homework for Chps. 3 + 4 AGENDA: + Response Qs to Genre Piece #7 (prompt) + FotR: Lit Circles – Share + Compare (prompt) - Fill out bottom of role (review/reflection) + assign roles for Chp. 5 + Class Review: Important point of Chp. 3 + 4 HOMEWORK: - Genre Piece 8 – Style: Flyer - FotR: Homework for Chp. 5 2/28 + 3/1 - DUE: - FotR Homework for Chp. 5 AGENDA: + Seminar + FotR: Lit Circles (prompt) - Fill out bottom of role (review/reflection) + assign roles for Chp. 6 + 7 + Class Review: Important point of Chp. 5 + FotR: Begin Chp. 6 + 7 HOMEWORK: - Genre Piece 8 – Style: Flyer - FotR: Homework for Chp. 6 + 7 - Packet Collection Tomorrow - Seminar Tomorrow! 3/2 + 3/3 - DUE: - FotR Homework for Chp. 6 + 7 AGENDA: + FotR: Lit Circles – Share + Compare - Fill out bottom of role (review/reflection) + turn in packet + Seminar + New Packet + Assign roles for next three sections + FotR: Begin Chps. 8, 9 + 10 (due Tue/Wed) HOMEWORK: - Genre Piece 8 – Style: Flyer - FotR: Homework for Chps. 8, 9 + 10 (due Tue/Wed) |
English 12
2/27 - DUE: - Genre Piece 7 – Style: At least one page: ½ Image (Created by you), ½ written text - Choose ONE Letter to submit to turnitin.com – Review Expectation Guide before submission + for due dates AGENDA: + Response Qs to Genre Piece #7 (prompt) + 5th Period – Cultural Identity (prompt) HOMEWORK: - Genre Piece 8 – Topic: Culture Clash - Myth National or Local – In your own word, write about a myth you are familiar with (prompt) 2/28 + 3/1 - DUE: - Myth National or Local – In your own word, write about a myth from your culture (ex: Every culture has their own “boogey man”) AGENDA: + Share Myths - Discussion + Notebook (prompt) + Study Guide, Spanish Language, + Double Entry Journal (handouts) + Rudolfo Anaya Video - Take Notes + Discuss + BMU: Begin Uno + Dos HOMEWORK: - Genre Piece 8 – Topic: Culture Clash - BMU: Uno + Dos 3/2 + 3/3 - DUE: - BMU: Uno + Dos AGENDA: + BMU: Discuss Uno + Dos + BMU: Question, Ideas and Concepts (handout) - Four Corners Share + BMU: Begin Tres, Cuatro + Cinco HOMEWORK: - Genre Piece 8 – Topic: Culture Clash - BMU: Tres, Cuatro + Cinco |
English 9
2/21 + 2/22 - DUE: - Genre Piece 6 – Topic: A Hobbit’s Way of Life - FotR Homework for Chp. 1 AGENDA: + Response Qs to Genre Piece #6 + FotR: Lit Circles – Share + Compare - Fill out bottom of role (review/reflection) + assign roles for Chp. 2 + Class Review: Important point of Chp. 1 + FotR: Begin Chp. 2 HOMEWORK: - Genre Piece 7 – (due Mon) – Topic: An Item of Great Power - FotR: Homework for Chp. 2 2/23 + 2/24 - DUE: - FotR Homework for Chp. 2 AGENDA: + Quiz + FotR: Lit Circles – Share + Compare - Fill out bottom of role (review/reflection) + assign roles for Chp. 3 + 4 + Class Review: Important point of Chp. 2 + FotR: Begin Chp. 3 + 4 HOMEWORK: - Genre Piece 7 – (due Mon) – Topic: An Item of Great Power - FotR: Homework for Chps. 3 + 4 |
English 12
2/21 + 2/22 - DUE: - Genre Piece 6 – Topic: Some Things Never Change - One printed copy of BOTH Letters AGENDA: + Partner Response Qs to your Genre Piece #6 + Peer Review / Popcorn Letter Viewing + Critique + Expectations for Submission (due Friday by Midnight on turnitin.com) HOMEWORK: - Genre Piece 7 – (due Mon) – Style: At least one page: ½ Image (Created by you), ½ written text - Choose ONE Letter to submit to turnitin.com – Review Expectation Guide before submission + for due dates 2/23 + 2/24 - AGENDA: + Letter Work Reflection + Cultural Identity Bubble Map - Discussion HOMEWORK: - Genre Piece 7 – (due Mon) – Style: At least one page: ½ Image (Created by you), ½ written text - Choose ONE Letter to submit to turnitin.com – Review Expectation Guide before submission + for due dates |
English 9
2/14 + 2/15 - DUE: - Genre Piece 5 – Topic: An Everyday Hero (due Tue/Wed) - Print Final Draft of Hero’s Journey Essay AND Turn in to turnitin.com by Monday @ Midnight AGENDA: + Response Qs to your Genre Piece #5 (prompt) + Found Poetry (handout/prompt/notebook) + Check out Fellowship of the Ring + Handouts for entire unit (See all FotR handouts) HOMEWORK: - Genre Piece 6, Topic: A Hobbit's Way of Life – (due Tue/Wed) - Look Over Handouts – Bring Questions if you have any 2/16 + 2/17 - AGENDA: + Sit in Lit. Circle Groups (prompt) + Notebook Collection (prompt) + FotR: Practice Literature Circle Roles w/ Prologue (handout/book) + FotR: Continue Reading - Chapter 1 (book) - Assign Roles in Lit. Circle Groups (handout) HOMEWORK: - Genre Piece 6, Topic: A Hobbit's Way of Life – (due Tue/Wed) - FotR: Finish Chapter 1 + Complete Lit Circle Role - (due Tue/Wed) |
English 12
2/14 + 2/15 - DUE: - Genre Piece 5 – The Calm Before the Storm (due Tue/Wed) - Work on new Letter – You will have an hour of class time on Tue/Wed to work AGENDA: + Response Qs to your Genre Piece #5 (prompt) + Work on 2nd Letter (notebook) HOMEWORK: - Genre Piece 6, Topic: Some Things Never Change – (due Tue/Wed) - Print THREE COPIES of Rough Draft of 2nd Letter 2/16 + 2/17 - DUE: - Print THREE COPIES of Rough Draft of 2nd Letter AGENDA: + Notebook Collection (prompt) + Critical Friends (prompt/handout) + Letter to the Editor –Edit + SEND (handout) HOMEWORK: - Genre Piece 6, Topic: Some Things Never Change – (due Tue/Wed) - Print ONE copy of BOTH of your letters - (due Tue/Wed) - 2nd Letter sent by Saturday @ Midnight (Above and Beyond for those who turned it in during class) |
English 9
2/6 - DUE: - Genre Piece 4 – First Revision - 2nd draft Hero’s Journey Essay Printed AGENDA: + Response Qs to your Revised Work (prompt) + Dialogue Activity (handout + partner work) HOMEWORK: - Genre Piece 5 – Topic: An Everyday Hero (due Tue/Wed) 2/7 + 2/8 - AGENDA: + Hero’s Journey Essay Peer Review (handout) + Hero’s Journey Essay Revision HOMEWORK: - Genre Piece 5 – Topic: An Everyday Hero (due Tue/Wed) - Print 3rd Draft of Hero’s Journey Essay 2/9 + 2/10 - DUE: - 3rd Draft of Hero’s Journey Essay – Print 3 copies AGENDA: + Hero’s Journey Essay Peer Review (handout + partner work) + Hero’s Journey Essay Revision (prompt) - Dead Words/Phrases HOMEWORK: - Genre Piece 5 – Topic: An Everyday Hero (due Tue/Wed) - Print Final Draft of Hero’s Journey Essay AND Turn in to turnitin.com (due Monday @ Midnight) |
English 12
2/6 - DUE: - Genre Piece 4 – First Revision - Letter to the Editor Rough Draft – 3 Printed Copies AGENDA: + Pop Quiz (Missed this? Make it up at tutorial) + Response Qs to your Revised Work (prompt) + Dialogue Activity (handout + partner work) HOMEWORK: - Genre Piece 5 – Topic: The Calm Before the Storm (due Tue/Wed) 2/7 + 2/8 - AGENDA: + Letter to the Editor Peer Review (handout + partner work) + Letter to the Editor Revision HOMEWORK: - Genre Piece 5 – Topic: The Calm Before the Storm (due Tue/Wed) - Revise Letter to the Editor (if not completed in class) 2/9 + 2/10 - DUE: - Completed Revisions of Letter (does not need to be printed) AGENDA: + Letter to the Editor - SEND (handout) + Begin work on a new Letter to the Editor - Must have a short Freewrite, Descriptive Outline AND Gather Evidence work in your notebook (Label everything appropriately) - Rough Draft will be due Thu (16)/Fri (17) HOMEWORK: - Genre Piece 5 – Topic: The Calm Before the Storm (due Tue/Wed) - Optional: Work on new Letter prep work– You will have an hour of class time on Tue/Wed to work |
English 9
1/30 - DUE: - Genre Piece 3 (Free Choice, at least one page in length) - Hero’s Journey Graphic AGENDA: + Response Qs to your work (prompt) + Writer’s Workshop Groups - Peer Review Responses (handout) HOMEWORK: - Genre Piece Revision #1 (due Mon) 1/31 + 2/1 - AGENDA: + Hero's Journey Essay - Expectations - Outline - Rough Draft HOMEWORK: - Genre Piece Revision #1 (due Mon) - Complete Hero's Journey Essay Introduction and TWO Body Paragraphs (handwritten) 2/2 + 2/3 - DUE: - Completed Hero's Journey Essay Rough Draft AGENDA: + Peer Review Hero's Journey Essays (handout) + Complete handwritten rough draft (notebook) + Type up rough draft, creating 2nd draft HOMEWORK: - Genre Piece Revision #1 (due Mon) - Print 2nd Draft of Essay (due Mon) |
English 12
1/30 - DUE: - Genre Piece 3 (Free Choice, at least one page in length) - Descriptive Outlining of "Change of Heart" article AGENDA: + Response Qs to your work (prompt) + Writer’s Workshop Groups - Peer Review Responses (handout) + Optional Comparison Essay HOMEWORK: - Genre Piece Revision #1 (due Mon) - Pick Opinion Piece from a newspaper – Print and bring to class 1/31 + 2/1 - DUE: - Opinion Piece from a Newspaper - Printed AGENDA: + Share Descriptive Outline for “Change of Heart” - Discuss Difference/Similarities + Read a Letter to the Editor Response (handout) + Read/Share your article - Free Response (notebook) + Descriptively Outline (D.O.) your article (notebook) HOMEWORK: - Finish D.O. of your article (Optional: If you really didn’t like your article, you may pick a new one to DO) - Genre Piece Revision #1 (due Mon) 2/2 + 2/3 - DUE: - D.O. of your article AGENDA: + View Student Letter (link in Week 4) + View Scoring Guide (link in Week 4) + Gather Evidence, Quote, Paraphrase and Respond (handout) (notebook) + Type first draft of your Letter to the Editor HOMEWORK: - Genre Piece Revision #1 (due Mon) - Print 3 copies of your Letter to the Editor (due Mon) |
Miss Liz out 1/23 - 1/25 due to flu. Returning on 1/26.
English 9
1/23 (Miss Liz out: Flu) - DUE: - Genre Piece 2 AGENDA: + Answer ALL questions from both Writer’s Questions and Questions for Reflection - Share w/ Partner - Share a Partner’s Piece + Place Questions in Multi-Genre Portfolio + Turn in Genre Piece 2 to box HOMEWORK: - Genre Piece 3 due Mon, 1/30: Topic: Free Choice, Style: At least one page of written text - Watch a Hero's Journey style film (Disney works great!) by Thu/Fri 1/24 + 1/25 (Miss Liz out: Flu) - AGENDA: + In Collection's Textbook, Read "Duty", pg. 289 - Answer all Analyzing Text Questions, pg. 298 (notebook) HOMEWORK: - Genre Piece 3 due Mon, 1/30: Topic: Free Choice, Style: At least one page of written text - Watch a Hero's Journey style film (Disney works great!) by Thu/Fri 1/26 + 1/27 - DUE: - Watch a Hero's Journey style film (Disney works great!) AGENDA: + Hero's Journey Graphic - Outline Steps in Notebook (Prompt) - Create Graphic (Prompt) HOMEWORK: - Genre Piece 3 due Mon, 1/30: Topic: Free Choice, Style: At least one page of written text - Complete Hero's Journey Graphic |
English 12
1/23 (Miss Liz out: Flu) - DUE: - Genre Piece 2 AGENDA: + Answer ALL questions from both Writer’s Questions and Questions for Reflection - Share w/ Partner - Share a Partner’s Piece + Place Questions in Multi-Genre Portfolio + Turn in Genre Piece 2 to box HOMEWORK: - Genre Piece 3 due Mon, 1/30: Topic: Free Choice, Style: At least one page of written text 1/24 + 1/25 (Miss Liz out: Flu) - AGENDA: + In Collection's Textbook, Read "The Secret to Raising Smart Kids", pg. 21 - Answer all Analyzing Text Questions and Complete Performance Task, pg. 28 (notebook) HOMEWORK: - Genre Piece 3 due Mon, 1/30: Topic: Free Choice, Style: At least one page of written text 1/26 + 1/27 - AGENDA: + EPL: Create a Skit (Only P.5) - Review Script - Performance + "Change of Heart" article (handout) - Pre-Reading Questions (group handout) (modified for P.5, prompt) - Read Article - Post-Reading Questions (group handout) - Descriptive Outlining (handout / notebook work) HOMEWORK: - Genre Piece 3 due Mon, 1/30: Topic: Free Choice, Style: At least one page of written text - Complete Descriptive Outlining of "Change of Heart" article |
English 9
1/17 + 1/18 - DUE: - “Seasons” Genre Piece AGENDA: + Answer 3 questions from both Writer’s Questions and Questions for Reflection - Share w/ Partner - Share a Partner’s Piece + Create Portfolio + Intro to Hero’s Journey - Ted-Ed Video - Review Information + Begin Mulan - HJ Graphic Organizer for film HOMEWORK: - Genre Piece 2 due Mon, 1/23: Topic: Call to Adventure 1/19 + 1/20 - AGENDA: + Finish Mulan and filling out HJ Graphic Organizer HOMEWORK: - Genre Piece 2: Topic: Call to Adventure |
English 12
1/17 + 1/18 - DUE: - “Seasons” Genre Piece AGENDA: + Answer 3 questions from both Writer’s Questions and Questions for Reflection - Share w/ Partner - Share a Partner’s Piece + Create Portfolio + Ethos, Pathos and Logos - Read + Answer Qs HOMEWORK: - Complete Writing Task for Ethos, Pathos and Logos - Genre Piece 2 due Mon, 1/23: Topic: How to settle an argument 1/19 + 1/20 - DUE: - Writing Task for Ethos, Pathos and Logos AGENDA: + Share Writing Task responses in Small Group - Agree/Disagree with what someone shared + EPL: Create a Skit - Review Script Expectations - Creation + Practice - Performance HOMEWORK: - Genre Piece 2: Topic: How to settle an argument |
English 9
1/10 + 1/11 (Cancelled due to Flooding) - ADENDA: + Update Portfolios - Portfolio Assessment (handout) + Reading Habits Survey (handout) - Share + Explore Texts (handout) HOMEWORK: Complete Explore Texts and bring in a “text” to share 1/12 - DUE: "Text" to Share AGENDA: + Share Genres (prompt + notebook) + Human Camera: Vignettes (prompt + notebook) + Writing Portfolio Introduction (handout) HOMEWORK: 1st Genre Piece for Portfolio due on Tue/Wed. Writing topic is "Seasons". 1/13 - AGENDA: + Update Portfolios - Portfolio Assessment + Explore Texts (handout) + Human Camera: Vignettes (prompt + notebook) + Writing Portfolio Introduction (handout) HOMEWORK: 1st Genre Piece for Portfolio due on Tue/Wed. Writing topic is "Seasons". |
English 12
1/10 + 1/11(Cancelled due to Flooding) - ADENDA: + Update Portfolios - Portfolio Assessment (handout) + Reading Habits Survey (handout) - Share + Explore Texts (handout) HOMEWORK: Complete Explore Texts and bring in a “text” to share 1/12 - DUE: "Text" to Share AGENDA: + Share Genres (prompt + notebook) + Human Camera: Vignettes (prompt + notebook) + Writing Portfolio Introduction (handout) HOMEWORK: 1st Genre Piece for Portfolio due on Tue/Wed. Writing topic is "Seasons". 1/13 - AGENDA: + Update Portfolios - Portfolio Assessment + Explore Texts (handout) + Human Camera: Vignettes (prompt + notebook) + Writing Portfolio Introduction (handout) HOMEWORK: 1st Genre Piece for Portfolio due on Tue/Wed. Writing topic is "Seasons". |
(Fall Semester) Archived Weekly Bulletin
English 9
12/19 + 12/20 - DUE: - Group Assigned Tasks AGENDA: + Body Biography Work Day HOMEWORK: - Group Assigned Tasks / Presentations on Finals Day 12/20 (1st) + 12/23 (4th and 7th) - DUE (Optional) - Above and Beyond Assignments FINALS: - Body Biography Finishing (1st Half) - Body Biography Presentations (2nd Half) |
English 12
12/19 + 12/20 - DUE: - Turnitin.com Work for Macbeth Presentations AGENDA: + Macbeth Comprehension Test + Macbeth Project Reflection (handout) + Socratic Seminar Preparation (handout) - Socratic Seminar Signup HOMEWORK: - Prepare for Socratic Seminar 12/21- DUE - Above and Beyond Assignments (Optional) - Notebooks FINALS: - Socratic Seminars on Macbeth |
English 9
12/12 - DUE: - Optional Study for Review Day AGENDA: + 13RW Essay Entry in Portfolio + Optional Above and Beyond Assignment (handout) + Romeo and Juliet Review HOMEWORK: - Study Lit Terms and Enhance Notes - Romeo and Juliet Test Tue/Wed - (Optional) Work on the A+B Assignment 12/13 + 12/14 - DUE: - Study Lit Terms and Enhance Notes for Romeo and Juliet Test AGENDA: + Romeo and Juliet Test HOMEWORK: - (Optional) Work on the A+B Assignment 12/15 + 12/16 - DUE: - (Optional) Work on the A+B Assignment AGENDA: + Receive Body Biography Instructions (handout) + Work on Body Biography HOMEWORK: - Work on elements of Body Biography at home to bring and add - (Optional) Work on the A+B Assignment |
English 12
12/12 - DUE/HOMEWORK: - Turn in written work to turnitin for Macbeth presentation by the end of your presentation day - Enhance/Study Class Notes from Presentations - (Optional) Work on the A+B Assignment AGENDA: + Optional Above and Beyond Assignment (handout) + Macbeth Presentations 12/13 + 12/14 - DUE/HOMEWORK: - Turn in written work to turnitin for Macbeth presentation by the end of your presentation day - Enhance/Study Class Notes from Presentations - (Optional) Work on the A+B Assignment AGENDA: + Macbeth Presentations 12/15 + 12/16 - DUE/HOMEWORK: - Turn in written work to turnitin for Macbeth presentation by the end of your presentation day - Enhance/Study Class Notes from Presentations - (Optional) Work on the A+B Assignment - Comprehension Test and Seminar Prep Mon/Tue AGENDA: + Macbeth Presentations + Comprehension Review |
English 9
12/5 - DUE: - N/A AGENDA: + Revise Cornell Notes + Resubmit HOMEWORK: - N/A 12/6 + 12/7 - DUE: - Fill in Cornell Notes with important details, quotes, etc. AGENDA: + Complete Act 4 Cornell Notes HOMEWORK: - Fill in Cornell Notes with important details, quotes, etc. 12/8 + 12/9 - DUE: - Fill in Cornell Notes with important details, quotes, etc. AGENDA: + Complete Act 5 Cornell Notes HOMEWORK: - Review day on Monday! Test day Tue/Wed! |
English 12
12/5 - DUE: - N/A AGENDA: + Citing Shakespeare the MLA Way (handout) + Intro to Macbeth Project (handout) (group assignments in weekly prompts) + Sign up for Macbeth Act + Scene + Work on Macbeth Project HOMEWORK: - What do you need to accomplish/bring for your group? 12/6 + 12/7 - DUE: - What do you need to accomplish/bring for your group? AGENDA: + Important Presentation Information and Helpful Hints (prompt) + Work on Macbeth Project + Did you sign up for your tutorial meeting? HOMEWORK: - What do you need to accomplish/bring for your group? 12/8 + 12/9 - DUE: - What do you need to accomplish/bring for your group? AGENDA: + Work on Macbeth Project + Did you sign up for your tutorial meeting? + How to Turn in Online and In Class (prompt) HOMEWORK: - What do you need to accomplish/bring for your group? |
English 9
Note: Miss Liz was sick this week 11/28 - DUE: - N/A AGENDA: + The 5 Act Structure (handout) + Put R+J into the Structure HOMEWORK: - N/A 11/29 + 11/30 - DUE: - N/A AGENDA: + Assign Roles for Act 3 + Read Aloud + Notetake (Act 3) HOMEWORK: - Fill in Cornell Notes with important details, quotes, etc. 12/1 + 12/2 - DUE: - Fill in Cornell Notes with important details, quotes, etc. AGENDA: + Complete: Read Aloud + Notetake (Act 3) + Assign Roles for Act 4 + Read Aloud + Notetake (Act 4) HOMEWORK: - Fill in Cornell Notes with important details, quotes, etc. |
English 12
Note: Miss Liz was sick this week 11/28 - DUE: - N/A AGENDA: + The 5 Act Structure (handout) + Put Macbeth into the Structure HOMEWORK: - N/A 11/29 + 11/30 - DUE: - N/A AGENDA: + The Project - Pick One to Work W/ + Read and Respond to Essay in Collections Textbook (pg 131) HOMEWORK: - N/A 12/1 + 12/2 - DUE: - N/A AGENDA: + Read and Respond to Essay in Collections Textbook (pg 113) HOMEWORK: - N/A |
11/21 - 11/25: Fall Break!
English 9
11/14 - DUE: - Review/Practice Your Role (Act 1) - Cornell Notes, The Left Side! AGENDA: + Grammar of the Day + Assign Roles for Act 2 + Read Aloud + Notetake HOMEWORK: - Cornell Notes, The Left Side! - Review Act 2 Role - Grammar Quiz Tue/Wed (Weeks 12, 13 + 14) 11/15 + 11/16 - DUE: - Cornell Notes, The Left Side! - Review/Practice Your Role (Act 2) - Grammar Quiz Tue/Wed AGENDA: + Grammar of the Day: Quiz + Read Aloud + Notetake (Act 1) - Complete + Turn in Act 1 Notes (Daily Prompt) + Read Aloud + Notetake (Act 2) HOMEWORK: - Cornell Notes, The Left Side! 11/17 + 11/18 - DUE: - Cornell Notes, The Left Side! - Review/Practice Your Role (Act 2) AGENDA: + Read Aloud + Notetake - Complete + Turn in Act 2 Notes (Daily Prompt) + Notebooks Due (Daily Prompt) HOMEWORK: - Enjoy Break! |
English 12
11/14 - DUE: - Essay Due w/ Printed Copy AGENDA: + Grammar of the Day + Turn in BNW + Macbeth Overview, Lit Terms + Character Connections (Handouts) + Cornell Notes (Handout) + Begin Macbeth HOMEWORK: - Complete Day 1 Macbeth Notes 11/15 + 11/16 - DUE: - Day 1 Macbeth Notes AGENDA: + Grammar of the Day + Watch Macbeth + Notetake + Turn in Day 2 Notes HOMEWORK: - Grammar of the Day Quiz Thu/Fri (Weeks 13 + 14) 11/17 + 11/18 - DUE: - None AGENDA: + Grammar of the Day: Quiz + Watch Macbeth + Notetake + Turn in Day 3 Notes + Notebooks Due (Daily Prompt) HOMEWORK: - Enjoy Break! |
English 9
11/7 - DUE: - Cornell Notes, The Left Side! AGENDA: + Grammar of the Day + Finish Watching + Notetake + Cornell Note Revision Checklist (Handout + Notebook) + Book Distribution + Scene Sign Up + Homework: Your Part + No Fear Shakespeare (Link in English 9) HOMEWORK: - Review/Practice Your Role 11/8 + 11/9 - DUE: - Review/Practice Your Role - Cornell Notes, the Left Side! AGENDA: + Grammar of the Day + Additions to Lit Terms (Handout) + Citing Shakespeare the MLA Way (Handout) + Cornell Notes: The Play + Read Aloud + Notetake (1.1, 1.2 + [maybe] 1.3) HOMEWORK: - Review/Practice Your Role 11/11 - NO SCHOOL! |
English 12
11/7 - DUE: - Complete Outline AGENDA: + Grammar of the Day + ICCEE / Paraphrasing (Handout) + Library: Write Rough Draft + Check in w/ Miss Liz HOMEWORK: - Finish Rough Draft + Print RD for Miss Liz 11/8 + 11/9 - DUE: - Finished Rough Draft + Print RD for Miss Liz AGENDA: + Hand in RD + Outline (Daily Prompt) + Essay Completion Checklist (Handout) + Dead Words + Phrases / Grammarly (Handout) + Peer Review (Handout, Complete + Turn in @ End of Class) + Share w/another group + Complete Peer Review w/ Partner + Work to Revise + Check in w/ Miss Liz HOMEWORK: - Essay due to Turnitin by midnight Sunday – BOTH PARTNERS MUST TURN IN 11/11 - NO SCHOOL! |
English 9
10/31 - DUE: - Essay Submitted by BOTH PARTNERS to Turnitin.com - Essay PRINTED by BOTH PARTNERS for Portfolio AGENDA: + Grammar of the Day: Quiz + Return 13RW - Do not get rid of 13RW Work + Anticipation Guide: R+J (Handout) + Philosophical Chairs HOMEWORK: - None 11/1 + 11/2 - DUE: AGENDA: + Grammar of the Day + The Characters of R + J (Handout) + Shakespeare Literary Terms (Handout) + Cornell Notes w/ Romeo + Juliet (Handout) + Watch + Notetake (Act 1) (Notebook) HOMEWORK: - Cornell Notes, The Left Side! 11/3 + 11/4 - DUE: - Cornell Notes, The Left Side! AGENDA: + Grammar of the Day + Review: The characters of R + J + Watch + Notetake (Act 2 + 3) (Notebook) HOMEWORK: - Cornell Notes, The Left Side |
English 12
10/31 - DUE: - Studied All Vocab AGENDA: + Review for BNW test HOMEWORK: - BNW test tomorrow – Vocab will be used on it, make sure you know how to use it! 11/1 + 11/2 - DUE: - Did you study your Vocab? AGENDA: + BNW: Test HOMEWORK: - Study Grammar: Quiz Thu/Fri 11/3 + 11/4 - DUE: - Did you study your Grammar? AGENDA: + Grammar of the Day: Quiz + Portfolios (Notebook) + Compare/Contrast (Handout) + Essay Prompts (Handout) - Explore - Outline HOMEWORK: - Completed Outline (See Weekly Prompt for specifics) |
English 9
10/24 - DUE: - Printed Rough Draft of 13RW Essay AGENDA: + Grammar of the Day + Highlight your Essay Parts + Essay Parts Critique + Start to Edit on Paper HOMEWORK: - Make Edits, make sure Second Draft is accessible online and IF your paper is not done, you NEED TO FINISH IT 10/25 + 10/26 - DUE: - Second Draft should be accessible online AGENDA: + Grammar of the Day + Practice: Dead Words + Phrases Not to Use + Pair up (Partner Essay!) - Grammarly account + Editing + Exchange + Critique + Pair up + Edit: Part 2! HOMEWORK: - Finish any necessary Editing and Print TWO COPIES of 3rd Draft of Essay, One-Sided [Don't conserve paper this time, sorry :( ] 10/27 + 10/28 - DUE: - Necessary Editing is Finished! AGENDA: + Grammar of the Day + CSQ + Share Discoveries + Rearrange HOMEWORK: - Final Draft turned in by BOTH GROUP MEMBERS to Turnitin.com by Sunday, 10/30 @ Midnight - Also, print a copy for your portfolio! (If you turn in your essay late, you will receive the appropriate point deduction. Each group member is responsible for getting the essay in, on time) - Grammar Quiz Monday: Weeks 10 + 11 |
English 12
10/24 - DUE: - BNW – Read Chps. 12 + 13 + Answered Study Qs AGENDA: + Grammar of the Day + Rhetorical Precis Conference Share - Reflection - Share + Begin reading Chps. 14 + 15 + Answering Study Qs. HOMEWORK: - BNW – Read Chps. 14 + 15 + Answer Study Qs 10/25 + 10/26 - DUE: - BNW – Read Chps. 14 + 15 + Answered Study Qs AGENDA: + Grammar of the Day + Small Groups / DOK Qs + Discussion/Seminar (Pilot/Co) + Begin reading Chps. 16, 17 + 18 + Answering Study Qs. HOMEWORK: - BNW – Read Chps. 16, 17 + 18 + Answer Study Qs - BNW – Study Qs DUE 10/27 + 10/28 - DUE: - BNW – Read Chps. 16, 17 + 18 + Answered Study Qs - BNW – Study Qs DUE AGENDA: + Grammar of the Day + Small Groups / DOK Qs + Discussion/Seminar (Pilot/Co) + Reflect on the Process HOMEWORK: - Study all Vocab from this Semester (Will be used on end of book test Tue/Wed) |
English 9
10/17 - DUE: - Nothing AGENDA: + Grammar of the Day + Parts of an Essay + Bubble/Web Outline - Create Your Own (Notebook) HOMEWORK: - Complete Bubble/Web Outline 10/18 + 10/19 - DUE: - Completed Bubble/Web Outline AGENDA: + Grammar of the Day + Pair up - Share Outlines - Pick best parts - Create a new one! + ICCEEing Quotes - Practice (Notebook) HOMEWORK: - ICCEE another quote! 10/20 + 10/21 - DUE: - ICCEE quote (in notebook) AGENDA: + Grammar of the Day + Grabbers - Practice + Partners! - Writing your rough draft HOMEWORK: - Finish Rough Draft + Print for next class |
English 12
10/17 - DUE: - BNW – Read Chps. 6 + 7 + Answered Study Qs AGENDA: + Grammar of the Day + BNW: Study Questions Chps. 1-7 collected + Rhetorical Precis Guidelines - Template + Do Your own RP! - Article: Palo Alto Student - Small Groups (in Notebook) - Turn it in! (Combine) + Begin reading Chp. 8 HOMEWORK: - BNW – Read Chp. 8 + Answer Study Qs 10/18 + 10/19 - DUE: - BNW – Read Chp. 8 + Answered Study Qs AGENDA: + Grammar of the Day + John Green on Native Americans (Notebook) + Small Groups / DOK Qs + Discussion + Reflection (Notebook) + BNW: Begin Chps. 9, 10 + 11 HOMEWORK: - BNW – Read Chps. 9, 10 + 11 + Answer Study Qs 10/20 + 10/21 - DUE: - BNW – Read Chps. 9, 10 + 11 + Answered Study Qs AGENDA: + Grammar of the Day + Small Groups + Your own RP! (Library) - Handout - Partner Work + Begin reading Chps. 12 + 13 HOMEWORK: - BNW – Read Chps. 12 + 13 + Answer Study Qs |
English 9
10/11 + 10/12 - DUE: - 13RW - Completed + Study Qs will be turned in - Study for Vocab Quiz 3: Weeks 7 + 8 + Word of the Day: Quiz 3 + Small Group Discussion + DOK + Final Class Discussion -> Review HOMEWORK: - Study all vocab (will have to use words on the 13RW test) 10/13 + 10/14 - DUE: - Studied all vocab (will be used on 13RW test, today!) + 13RW Book Test HOMEWORK: - Enjoy your weekend! |
English 12
10/11 + 10/12 - DUE: - BNW – Read Chp 3 + Answered Study Qs - Study for Vocab Quiz 3: Weeks 7 + 8 + Word of the Day: Quiz 3 + Small Groups + DOK Qs + Discussion + Reflection + Notebook Collection 1 - Technology Timeline Reflection - Survey the Text BNW + BNW: Begin Chps. 4 +5 HOMEWORK: - BNW – Read Chps. 4 + 5 + Answer Study Qs 10/13 + 10/14 - DUE: - BNW – Read Chps. 4 +5 + Answered Study Qs + Small Groups + DOK Qs + Discussion + Reflection + Begin reading Chps. 6 + 7 HOMEWORK: - BNW – Read Chps. 6 + 7 + Answer Study Qs |
English 9
10/3 - NOTE: - 7th Period will be attending Jay Asher presentation and will not be completing the "Character Traits" activity. - 7th period is still expected to complete "Cassette 5" for homework. DUE: - 13RW - Read “Cassette 4” AND Answer Study Qs + Word of the Day + Small Groups + DOK Qs + Handout slips + Questions for Jay Asher + Character Traits (Notebook) + Begin reading “Cassette 5” + Answering Study Qs HOMEWORK: - 13RW - Read "Cassette 5" AND Answer Study Qs 10/4 + 10/5 - DUE: - 13RW - Read "Cassette 5" AND Answer Study Qs + Word of the Day + Small Group Discussion + Fishbowl + Reflection + Additional Cassette 6 Questions + Prep + Begin reading “Cassette 6” + Answering Study Qs HOMEWORK: - 13RW - Read "Cassette 6" AND Answer Study Qs (19-21 AND the additional 28 + 29) 10/6 + 10/7 - DUE: - 13RW - Read "Cassette 6" AND Answer Study Qs + Word of the Day + Small Group Discussion + Fishbowl (Or Choice) + Reflection + Begin finishing 13RW + Answering Study Qs HOMEWORK: - 13RW – Finish 13RW + Answer Study Qs - Study for Vocab Quiz 3 - Week 7 + 8 |
English 12
10/3 - DUE: + Word of the Day + Book Checkout + Consider the Opposition (Notebook) + Survey the Text (Notebook) HOMEWORK: - Complete Surveying the Text 10/4 + 10/5 - DUE: - Completed Surveying the Text + Word of the Day + Share about your Surveying + Begin reading Chps. 1 + 2 + Answering Study Qs. HOMEWORK: - BNW – Read Chps. 1 + 2 + Answer Study Qs 10/6 + 10/7 - NOTE: - Notebook collection postponed until next week due to Vocab quiz DUE: - BNW – Read Chps. 1 +2 + Answered Study Qs + Word of the Day + Small Groups / DOK Qs + Discussion/Seminar (Fishbowl) + Begin reading Chp. 3 + Answering Study Qs. HOMEWORK: - BNW – Read Chp. 3 + Answer Study Qs - Study for Vocab Quiz 3 - Week 7 + 8 |
English 9
9/26 - DUE: - 13RW - Read Prologue + Cassette 1 AND Answer Study Qs - Study for Vocab Quiz 2: Weeks 5 + 6 + Word of the Day: Quiz 2 + Small Group Discussion/Share + Begin reading Cassette 2 + Answering Study Qs HOMEWORK: - 13RW - Read "Cassette 2" AND Answer Study Qs 9/27 + 9/28 - DUE: - 13RW - Read "Cassette 2" AND Answer Study Qs + Word of the Day + Small Group Discussion + Pilot/Co-pilot + Reflection + Begin reading Cassette 3 + Answering Study Qs HOMEWORK: - 13RW - Read "Cassette 3" AND Answer Study Qs 9/29 + 9/30 - DUE: - 13RW - Read "Cassette 3" AND Answer Study Qs + Word of the Day + Small Group Discussion + Fishbowl + Questions for Jay Asher + Begin reading Cassette 4 + Answering Study Qs HOMEWORK: - 13RW - Read "Cassette 4" AND Answer Study Qs |
English 12
9/26 - DUE: - Rough Draft of AAY #4 - Study for Vocab Quiz 2: Weeks 5 + 6 + Word of the Day: Quiz 2 + AAY #4 Peer Review + Edit/Revise AAY #4 HOMEWORK: - Final Draft of AAY #4 DUE on Turnitin by Friday - Optional: Email Miss Liz a draft of your two choice PIQs by 4pm Wednesday for individualized comments 9/27 + 9/28 - DUE: - Final Draft of AAY #4 DUE on Turnitin by Friday + Word of the Day + Technology Timeline - Handout/Explanation - Brainstorm - Creation HOMEWORK: - Final Draft of AAY #4 DUE on Turnitin by Friday - Optional: Work on Tech Timeline at home (we will have half of Thu/Fri to complete this in class as well) 9/29 + 9/30 - DUE: - Final Draft of AAY #4 DUE on Turnitin by Friday + Word of the Day + Technology Timeline - Complete/Finishing Touches - Present/Peer Review - Reflect HOMEWORK: - Final Draft of AAY #4 DUE on Turnitin by Friday |
English 9
9/19 - DUE: Turnitin.com Sign Up AND Printed Rough Draft of Personal Narrative + Word of the Day + Turnitin.com - Sign up + Turn in paper: Instructions for submission HERE + CSQ Peer Review + MLA Checklist + Edit/Revise HOMEWORK: - PRINT Final Draft of Personal Narrative (Bring to Class) + SUBMIT ONLINE to Turnitin.com (by Midnight) * Period 4: Tuesday * Period 1 + 7: Wednesday 9/20 + 9/21 - DUE: - PRINT Final Draft of Personal Narrative (Bring to Class) + SUBMIT ONLINE to Turnitin.com (by Midnight) + Word of the Day + Personal Narrative Group Share + Notebook Reflection on Personal Narrative Work + Library Adventure! HOMEWORK: - SUBMIT Personal Narrative ONLINE to Turnitin.com (by Midnight) if you have not already 9/22 + 9/23 - DUE: - SUBMITTED Personal Narrative ONLINE to Turnitin.com (by Midnight on Tue or Wed) + Word of the Day + Super Awesome Activity - Reflect + Share + Book Checkout, Letter Home + Study Qs + Begin Reading Prologue + Cassette 1 - How to Read and Answer Study Qs (Instructions in Weekly Prompts) HOMEWORK: - 13RW - Read Prologue + Cassette 1 AND Answer Study Qs - Vocab Quiz 2 on Monday: Weeks 5 + 6 |
English 12
9/19 - DUE: Turnitin.com Sign Up AND AAY #3 Presentation Prep + Word of the Day + AAY #4 Handout - Rough Draft due 9/26 (Handwritten [legible] OR Typed) + AAY #3 Presentations - Peer Review Handout + Begin work on AAY #4 HOMEWORK: - Begin Rough Draft of AAY #4 (Remember, answer FOUR questions in individual statements) 9/20 + 9/21 - DUE: AAY #3 Presentation Prep (if not presented) + Word of the Day + AAY #3 Presentations - Continue to Peer Review + Continue work on AAY #4 HOMEWORK: - Continue Rough Draft of AAY #4 (Remember, answer FOUR questions in individual statements) 9/22 + 9/23 - DUE: AAY #3 Presentation Prep (if not presented) + Word of the Day + AAY #3 Presentations - Continue to Peer Review + Guest Speaker (Hutchins Program @ SSU) + Continue work on AAY #4 HOMEWORK: - Finish Rough Draft of AAY #4 and bring to class on Monday, 9/26 (Remember, answer FOUR questions in individual statements) - Vocab Quiz 2 on Monday: Weeks 5 + 6 |
English 9
9/12 - DUE: Oral Book Report + Word of the Day: Quiz + OBR - Continue/Complete Presentations HOMEWORK: - Enroll on turnitin.com by Fri * Class ID + Password under English 9 tab, top of page. Only enroll in YOUR PERIOD 9/13 + 9/14 - DUE: Oral Book Report (If not presented) + Word of the Day + OBR - Complete Presentations + Letter to Self + Portfolios + Personal Narrative (pg 70 - 72) - Read and Review - Prewrite HOMEWORK: - Gather Supporting Details (Step 3 on pg 72) from someone outside of class. Add these notes below those you took with a partner in class. 9/15 + 9/16 - + Word of the Day + MLA Format + Personal Narrative (pgs 73 - 75) - Organize the Details + Plan - Write a Draft HOMEWORK: - Type up draft w/ MLA formatting. Bring Printed Copy MONDAY |
English 12
9/12 - DUE: Oral Book Report + Word of the Day: Quiz + Personal Inquiry Q - Response + OBR - Continue/Complete Presentations HOMEWORK: - Practice + Memorize All About You Assignment #3 Speech - Enroll on turnitin.com * Class ID + Password under English 9 tab, top of page. Only enroll in YOUR PERIOD 9/13 + 9/14 - DUE: Oral Book Report (if not presented) + Word of the Day + PIQ 7 - Response + OBR - Complete Presentations + Setting the Tone: Objectives - Tone Handout - Watch + Annotate: Philosophy in Prison - Annotate Your Own - Practice speaking lines in a different tone HOMEWORK: - Practice + Memorize AAY #3. Annotate your speech for TONE (Slash marks w/ tone noted at each slash) 9/15 + 9/16 - DUE: Annotated AAY#3 + Word of the Day + Presentation Sign Ups + PIQ 8 - Response + Quickwrite: 30 Days + Memorization Technique + Group Practice + Reflect + Goals HOMEWORK: - Practice + Memorize AAY #3 – Presentations starting Monday |
English 9
9/6 + 9/7 - DUE: Oral Book Report + Word of the Day + Artist Statement (Link to EXAMPLES. Note that YOUR title must NOT be "Artist Statement", but should instead be the title of your piece) + OBR - Expectations (Watch Cisneros, Find your peer review partners, review time limit warning signs) - Presentations HOMEWORK: - Typed and Printed Artist Statement w/ MLA Heading (see Useful Resources under the "English 9" tab) 9/8 + 9/9 - DUE: Oral Book Report + Artist Statement (Typed, Printed, MLA Heading) + Word of the Day + OBR - Review Expectations - Continue Presentations HOMEWORK: - Vocab Quiz Monday |
English 12
9/6 + 9/7 - DUE: Oral Book Report + Word of the Day + Personal Inquiry Q - Response + OBR - Expectations (Watch Cisneros, Find your peer review partners, review time limit warning signs) - Presentations HOMEWORK: - Write All About You Assignment #3 Speech 9/8 + 9/9 - DUE: Oral Book Report + Word of the Day + Personal Inquiry Q - Response + OBR - Review Expectations - Continue Presentations HOMEWORK: - Bring in PRINTED version of AAY #3 (for practice) - Vocab Quiz Monday |
English 9 + 12
Miss Liz was out 8/29 - 9/2 due to a medical emergency.
Freshmen: Passion Posters were turned in.
Seniors: AAY #2 was turned in.
Freshmen and Seniors: Oral Book Reports will proceed as planned from 9/6 - 9/9
Miss Liz was out 8/29 - 9/2 due to a medical emergency.
Freshmen: Passion Posters were turned in.
Seniors: AAY #2 was turned in.
Freshmen and Seniors: Oral Book Reports will proceed as planned from 9/6 - 9/9
English 9
8/22 - DUE: Syllabus Signatures + 10 Things + Word of the Day: Exemplary + Share one Thing + Passion Poster - Examples - Handout/Criteria - Freewrite HOMEWORK: - Bring Passion Poster supplies - Read Personal Book 8/23 + 8/24 - DUE: Passion Poster Supplies + Word of the Day + Quickwrite: Picture Assessment + Passion Poster - Questions? - Work/Check in HOMEWORK: - Read Personal Book - Optional: Work on Passion Poster at home if necessary 8/25 + 8/26 - + Word of the Day + Quickwrite: Picture Assessment + Passion Poster - Questions? - Work/Check in HOMEWORK: - Read Personal Book - Finish/Polish Passion Poster - Poster Presentations PUSHED to Tue/Wed |
English 12
8/22 - DUE: Syllabus Signatures + 10 Things + Word of the Day: Ambivalence + Personal Statement Example -> Response + Share one Thing + All About You: Assignment #1 HOMEWORK: - All About You Assignment #1 - Read Personal Book 8/23 + 8/24 - DUE: All About You #1 + Word of the Day + Personal Statement Example -> Response + Article: Hidden Intellectualism - Read + Annotate - Share + Freewrite: Who do you believe is an intellectual? What makes you an intellectual? + Read Personal Book HOMEWORK: - Read Personal Book 8/25 + 8/26 - + Word of the Day + Personal Statement Example -> Response + Words are More Than Lists - This vs That - Handout + All About You: Assignment #2 + Read Personal Book HOMEWORK: - All About You #2 - Read Personal Book |
English 9
8/17 - + Syllabus + Student Survey + Notecard HOMEWORK: - Syllabus Signatures due Monday, 8/22 - Have ID # Tomorrow 8/18 + 8/19 - + Library Visit - Justification Paragraph + Book Project + 10 Things - Write your own! * At least 1-2 sentences each (more complex than "I like food") * Make it your own! Show me your writing style! Have fun! * This is one of the only assignments that will not require MLA, so indulge in your opportunity for creative writing and format choice HOMEWORK: - Syllabus Signatures due Monday, 8/22 - Read your Personal Book Selection |
English 12
8/17 - + Syllabus + Student Survey + Notecard HOMEWORK: - Syllabus Signatures due Monday, 8/22 - Have ID # Tomorrow 8/18 + 8/19 - + Library Visit - Justification Paragraph + Book Project + 10 Things - Write your own! * At least 1-2 sentences each (more complex than "I like food") * Make it your own! Show me your writing style! Have fun! * This is one of the only assignments that will not require MLA, so indulge in your opportunity for creative writing and format choice HOMEWORK: - Syllabus Signatures due Monday, 8/22 - Read your Personal Book Selection |