Welcome to 9th Grade English!
On this Home Page, I will post homework, important announcements, and links to homework handouts with each day's homework information.
Use the links in the left-hand column to access information specific to each unit of study. I'll also include links to electronic copies of most class handouts on the unit webpages. (For example, summer reading handouts are on the Summer Reading Notes webpage.)
If you need to contact me, my email address is next to my name. I'm here to help you; let's make this a great year!
--Mrs. Scott / [email protected]
Use the links in the left-hand column to access information specific to each unit of study. I'll also include links to electronic copies of most class handouts on the unit webpages. (For example, summer reading handouts are on the Summer Reading Notes webpage.)
If you need to contact me, my email address is next to my name. I'm here to help you; let's make this a great year!
--Mrs. Scott / [email protected]
TODAY'S HOMEWORK
Notices:
- EXAM REVIEW Webpage is activated. Click on link in menu on left side of this page.
- AFTER June 20, my email will be [email protected].
June 10 -All Blocks
Study for final objective exam and unit test on LOTF. Review the Study Guides handed out in class. If you need to print out a new copy, go to the "EXAM REVIEW" Webpage.
Also -
1- Bring in all texts to return.
2- Don't forget to submit your essay to Turnitin.com
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June 3 - June 9
ALL BLOCKS: Work on Final Essay!
SEE "Exam Review" Webpage for any handouts you have lost.
Due Monday: Completed brainstorming and typed outline. Bring outline in for peer edit.
Due Tuesday: Draft of 3 Body Paragraphs. Bring them in for peer edit.
Due Wednesday: Draft of introductory and conclusion paragraphs. Bring them in for peer edit.
Due Thursday: Bring in polished essay for final peer edit.
Due Friday: Final essay in folder with rubric attached and all outlines, peer edit sheets, and drafts.
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June 2
Blocks 1 & 4:
1- Complete the Symbol Packet. Click HERE if you need a copy.
2- Review the Exam Study Guide. Be prepared to list the topics you want to review next week. Click HERE for a copy of the Study Guide.
Block 3:
1- Complete pages 1 & 2 of the Symbol Packet. Click HERE if you need a copy.
2- Review the Exam Study Guide. Be prepared to list the topic you want to review next week. Click HERE for a copy of the Study Guide.
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May 27- June 1 -- All Blocks
Due Tuesday, 5/31: Read Chapters 9 + 10 and type DEVELOPED answers to the Study Guide questions for those chapters. Have a box of tissues close. In addition, take a few minutes to look over the Final Exam Study Guide that was handed out in class. I will post an electronic copy of it soon; if you need to access it, check back later in the weekend.
Due Wednesday, 6/1: Read Chapter 11 and type DEVELOPED answers to Study Guide questions for that chapter. Break out another box of tissues.
Due Thursday, 6/2: Read Chapter 12 (finish the book) and type DEVELOPED answers to the Study Guide for that chapter.
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May 25 & 26 - Enjoy the concert! "Yes. The beast is a hunter" (Jack @ page 126 ).
All Blocks: Read Chapter 8 and type answers to Study Guide questions for Chapter 8 by Friday.
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May 24 - a second trip up the mountain!
All Blocks - Read Chapter 7 and type answers to Study Guide questions for that chapter.
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May 19-23 - You are on the island of PTC with only the sub and yourselves!
ALL Blocks - The following is due on Tuesday, 5/24:
1- Typed journal on the nature of man (Hobbes vs. Rousseau). This is the main class assignment for Friday, 5/20. If you're absent or don't complete it in class, it is due by Tuesday. Click HERE for a link if you need a copy of the journal prompt.
2- Read LOTF through Chapter 6 and complete (type) all Study Guide questions for chapters 3-6. Be prepared for a reading check on these chapters.
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May 18 - Enter "the beast"!
All Blocks - Read Chapter 2 of LOTF. TYPE answers to questions 1-5 in Study Guide for Chapter 2.
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May 17 - 'Bye to the Bard; hello to "the boys"!
All Blocks - Read Chapter 1 of Lord of the Flies. Type answers to questions 1,4,5,& 6 of Study Guide. Write down your questions. Check out the "LOTF Notes" Webpage with a click on the menu above.
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May 16
ALL Blocks - Memorization due tomorrow. Follow and attach rubric to written portion of assignment. Click HERE for CP rubric. Click HERE for Honors rubric. NOTE--The due date on the Honors rubric is not correct; it is all due tomorrow, May 17.
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May 10-13- Be sure to bring in a calculator and # 2 pencils for Keystone Exam on Wednesday! You will watch the 1996 Romeo + Juliet movie on Thursday and Friday.
Due Friday - Final draft of business letter. Be sure to review prompt and rubric (on reverse side of prompt). Click HERE if you need a copy of the prompt and rubric.
Due Monday - Grammar worksheet is due from Blocks 1 & 4; the Movie Notes worksheet is due from ALL BLOCKS.
Due Tuesday - Memorization due. See instructions on handout.
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May 9 -
All Blocks
1- Bring in calculator and # 2 pencils for Keystone Exam.
2- Typed outline of business letter is due tomorrow. See discussion under May 2 list of upcoming assignments for more info on this.
3- See list under May 2 for all other upcoming assignments.
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May 6 - All Blocks
1- Short Quiz on Acts 3-5 on Monday. Review Study Guide and class notes!
2-Outline for Business Letter is due on Tuesday.
3- See May 2 information for upcoming schedule.
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May 5- See upcoming assignments under May 2!
ALL Blocks - Finish Romeo and Juliet! Complete the Study Guide for Act 5.
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May 4Blocks 1 & 4:
1- Complete the grammar worksheet on subject-verb agreement.
2- Read 4.4 & 4.5 and answer Study Guide questions on those scenes.
Block 3: Read 4.4 & 4.5 and answer Study Guide questions on those scenes.
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May 3 - ALL Blocks: Read 4.1-4.3 and complete Study Guide questions for those scenes.
Also take a look at the "Upcoming Assignments" listed under May 2, below.
Note to Blocks 1 & 4: Remember to submit your recent essay to turnitin.com and to return your Antigone, Inherit, and Mythology texts *
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May 2
Blocks 1 & 4:
1- Finish Act 3 and the Study Guide questions for Act 3.
2- If you haven't done so, bring in Mythology, Antigone, and Inherit the Wind texts to turn in.
Block 3:
1- Complete the HW sheet I handed out in class. Click HERE if you need a copy.
2- Finish Act 3 and the Study Guide questions for Act 3.
Upcoming Assignments for All Blocks:
Due Wednesday, 5/4: Read 4.1 - 4.3 and complete Study Guide for those scenes.
Due Thursday, 5/5: Finish Act 4 and complete Study Guide for 4.4 and 4.5.
Due Friday, 5/6: Read Act 5 (all 3 scenes) and complete Study Guide for those scenes. "Parting is such sweet sorrow..."
HW for Monday: Study for short quiz on Acts 3-5 on Monday. General discussion of Romeo and Juliet
Due Tuesday, 5/10:Type outline for business letter costume proposal. (See prompt.) Outline should identify character, describe costume idea, spell out the 2-3 MSP's, and bullet your reasoning/ text evidence under each MSP.
Tuesday, 5/10, and Wednesday, 5/11: You take the Keystone Algebra Assessment during class time- work on your business letter and memorization.
Thursday, 5/12, and Friday, 5/13: Watch the new Romeo + Juliet movie. Business letter is due on Friday. Complete Movie Notes in class or for HW.
Monday, 5/16: Discuss movie, Movie Notes are due.
Tuesday, 5/17: Memorization due/ Wrap of R + J. Adieu to the Bard!Caveat: a few small grammar assignments may be squeezed into this plan as well!
April 29
Blocks 1 & 4:
1- Comparison/contrast essay is due on Monday. Be sure to attach rubric (after applying it carefully) and submit the essay in your writing folder with the old draft.
2- Read 3.1-3.3 of Romeo and Juliet. Answer the Study Guide questions on those 3 scenes. (You should NOT write the paragraph that is discussed after #10 of 3.1.)
3- Parting-Is-Such-Sweet-Sorrow Dept.--You should also bring in your Antigone, Inherit, and Mythology texts to return them.
Block 3: Read 3.1-3.3 of Romeo and Juliet. Answer the Study Guide questions on those 3 scenes. (You should NOT write the paragraph that is discussed after #10 of 3.1.)
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April 26, 27, & 28- All Blocks
Due Wednesday: Read 2.3 and complete the Study Guide questions for 2.3. Be sure to bring in your Study Guide every day to class.
Due Thursday: Complete Act 2 (2.4- 2.6), and complete Study Guide questions for all of Act 2 up to and including question #3 of 2.6.
Due Friday: Quiz on Acts 1 & 2. Study all material covered in class since last test (Study Guide, notes, handouts, and vocabulary). The quiz will also have grammar questions for material that we have covered so far this year. (For Honors, there will be a focus on colons; for CP, there will be a focus on clauses.)
Caveat --Blocks 1 & 4: Don't forget that your final draft of essay is due on Monday, 5/2!
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April 25
Blocks 1 & 4:
1-Review essay carefully and begin revision. Essay is due 5/2, so get cracking!
2-Read and STUDY colon rules on page 85 of your Handbook; complete the first colon practice on page 86 of Handbook. Be ready for a reading check on this.
Block 3: Review rules for conjunctive adverbs, page 333, Evergreen. Complete Practice 9, page 334, Evergreen.
Quiz coming up on Friday on Acts 1 & 2 (including vocabulary) in ALL Blocks!
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April 15 - Spring Break!
All Blocks (including Block 3):
1- Complete the Act 2 vocabulary sheet. Start studying the vocabulary words for Acts 1 & 2.
2 -Read to the end of 2.2 (the "Balcony Scene") and answer all questions in the Study Guide that pertain to the scenes 1.5 through 2.2. Go to "Shakespeare Notes" Webpage if you need copies of handouts.
Block 3 add-on: Your final draft of Inherit essay is due on Monday. Be sure to follow the rubric and to meet all targets. Click HERE if you need a copy of the rubric.
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April 13 & 14
All Blocks
Due Thursday:
1- Read to the end of 1.3 and complete Study Guide questions to the last 1.3 question. Don't leave blanks; take your best shot at every question!
2- Thursday is "Poem in Your Pocket" Day to celebrate April as Poetry Month. Ms. Liacouras (our librarian) will hand out cookies to those who have poem in their pocket tomorrow.
Due Friday:
Read 1.4, complete Study Guide questions for 1.4, and Queen Mab sheet. Get ready to celebrate the Bard's birthday.
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April 12
This is all due tomorrow:
1- Complete Act 1 vocabulary sheet.
2- Read Prologue to the play - page 7 of your text.
3- Read 1.1 to line 158 (pages 9- 19).
4- Complete the following Study Guide questions:
- for Prologue - # 1-5
- for 1.1 - #1-7 (in Block 1, I said 1-8, but you really only have to through #7)
5 -Bring in a pun (not from R + J) if you want +1 extra credit. Be sure that you can explain why it is a pun.
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April 11
ALL BLOCKS: Test tomorrow on R & J background, including Shakespeare's bio, sonnets, courtly love, love vocabulary, the movie timeline and characters, and all class handouts. There will also be a grammar fix it, so be prepared.
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April 8 ALL BLOCKS:
1-Due Monday: Type a HW journal on the topic of how you would play the role of a particular character in a particular scene in R & J. Obviously, you need to identify the character and the scene with accurate specificity. Discuss and support the interpretations that should come through in the character's words and actions. You could also discuss how this might present challenges to you or what appeals to you about the character or the scene. Be sure to develop and explain your ideas as fully as possible and. of course, to fill a page with your ideas. (No half-page headings, gigantic margins, or enormous font, please!)
2- Also bring in test Study Guide and R & J text on Monday.
3 - Test coming up on Tuesday. See the Study Guide handed out in class.
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April 7
Blocks 1 & 4: Original sonnet is due tomorrow. Hand in hard copy and submit electronically to turnitin. Follow instructions and rubric. Quiz coming up on Tuesday.
Block 3: Read comments on essay carefully and complete your HW response thoughtfully. Quiz will likely be on Tuesday.
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April 6
Blocks 1 & 4: Original sonnet is due on Friday. Hand in hard copy and submit electronically to turnitin.com. Follow instructions and rubric. Start preparing for quiz on Monday/ Tuesday.
Block 3: Complete grammar HW on handout. Sorry, I don't have a link to it. Quiz on Monday.
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April 4 & 5
Blocks 1 & 4:
Due Wednesday - Read the 5 sonnets on the last 2 pages of your sonnet packet. Type a HW journal on selected sonnet after reading the instructions for assignment 2♥ on page 3 of the sonnet packet. It would be a good idea to read about Petrarch at this point as well (page 4 of the sonnet packet).
Due Friday - Typed original sonnet. See instructions on page 3 of the packet and also the separate guidelines I handed out on the yellow sheet with the sonnet rubric. Click HERE if you need a copy.
Block 3: Typed original poem or sonnet due Wednesday. See instructions in your sonnet packet (on the last page) and also the instructions on the pink sheet/ rubric that I handed out on Monday.
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April 1
Blocks 1 & 4: Polished draft of comparison/contrast essay is due Monday (Block 4) or Tuesday (Block 1). Be sure to apply and attach the gray rubric. The essay must be turned in with your drafts, peer edit sheets, and outlines in your writing-in-progress folder. Also, read pages 1 & 2 of the Sonnet Packet and answer the question on Sonnet 130. I don't have a link to an electronic copy of the whole Sonnet Packet, but a variation of the information, including a copy of Sonnet 130 and the sonnet/ sonnet excerpt to be contrasted with it, can be downloaded by clicking HERE. (Don't use the link to Block 3's packet; that packet is not the same as yours.)
Block 3: Read page 2 of the Sonnet Packet and answer all questions on page. Review page 3 information on sonnet requirements. Start thinking about your original poem/sonnet, which is due Wednesday, 4/6. See page 3 of Sonnet Packet for information. Link to Sonnet Packet is included in 3/31 homework info.
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March 31
Blocks 1 & 4: Draft of essay is due tomorrow for peer edit. Graded draft is due on Monday (Bl. 4) or Tuesday (Bl. 1). Block 1 - you also need to look up definitions of "sonnet," "quarto," and "folio."
Block 3: Read page 1 of the Sonnet packet carefully and type an 8-question quiz that covers that material. Print out 2 copies. Click HERE for a copy of the Sonnet Packet.
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March 30
All Blocks: Read the 2-page handout on courtly love and complete the assignment described on the reverse side of the first page--creating a visually appealing chart of the 3 most important rules of courtly love (as described by Capellanus) and the 3 most important rules of "Haven-ly" love. These would all be rules that apply to males. Also, write down any questions that you have about the reading. Caveat to Block 1: If you didn't finish your information sheet about the Bard ("Bardography"), you need to. Caveat to Block 4: If you have time, get your essay in shape for Friday's peer edit and Monday's Day of Reckoning.
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March 29 - all due tomorrow!
Block 1:Draft introductory and conclusion paragraph for essay. Also correct quote punctuation in body paragraphs. Bring in clean draft of all 5 paragraphs for quick edit tomorrow.
Block 3: Complete clause HW. Click HERE if you need a copy of the handout.Study clause rules.
Block 4: Complete Shakespeare biography handout. Journal on quote should be typed, but half a page is okay--just make sure you answer the question.
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March 25 & 28
Blocks 1 & 4
Due Monday: Draft Body Paragraph 1 for your essay; bring in typed draft for peer edit on Monday.
Due Tuesday: Revise BP1 based on peer edit and self edit. Type BP 2 & 3 and bring in new draft of all 3 body paragraphs on Tuesday.
Block 3
Due Monday: Complete gray/blue HW clause sheet. It will be graded.
Due Tuesday: Graded draft of essay due. Review yellow rubric and polish. Attach Work Cited page and yellow rubric to graded draft. Submit essay with all drafts, outline, and peer edit sheet in writing folder. Be sure to have a paper copy of essay to turn in, but also have electronic copy available to submit to turnitin.com.
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March 24
Blocks 1 & 4: Study for Unit Test on Inherit.
Block 3: Revise and polish your essay's body paragrpahs, draft an introduction and conclusion, and bring your complete 5-paragraph draft to class tomorrow.
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March 23
Blocks 1 & 4: Begin some sedulous preparation for Friday's test by
1- completing the "review" section on character terms on the Unit Test Checklist,
2- reviewing the quotes on the reverse side of the Unit Test Checklist,
3-reviewing the "Satire" worksheet ,
4- reviewing your notes and bringing any questions to class tomorrow.
ALSO --If you need to revise your outline, do so.
Block 3 - Revise and polish your essay's body paragraphs, draft an introduction and conclusion, and bring your complete 5 paragraph draft to class on Friday. REMEMBER- go to A Lunch and then come to class.
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March 22
Blocks 1 & 4: Typed outline (essay plan) due tomorrow. Print out 2 copies. Be sure to follow instructions in essay packet. Also, bring in your Handbook.
Test on Inherit coming up on Friday.
Block 3: Revise Body Paragraph 1 and draft Body Paragraphs 2 & 3. Add thesis and preview of support as a separate "paragraph" before BP1, and bring in the typed draft of these for peer editing tomorrow (Thesis/ POS/ BP1/BP2/BP3). There is no need to draft your full introduction or conclusion tonight. ALSO bring in your Handbook.
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March 21
Blocks 1 & 4: Think more about your essay plan. After you tentatively commit to your MSP's, make sure you have enough support for them and that they accurately analyze the texts by completing the brainstorming sheets in your essay packet. (There are 3 - one for each MSP.) The brainstorming should be done tonight. The typed outline is due on Wednesday.
Block 3: Type your first MSP tonight. Bring in a copy for peer editing tomorrow. ALSO bring in your Handbook.
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March 18
Blocks 1 & 4: Expend some serious intellectual firepower on planning your next essay by
1- reading Evergreen assignment on handout,
2- reading the first 2 pages of the prompt carefully (and maybe twice),
3- completing Worksheet #1 (sedulously).
Also CAVEAT: You're in the homestretch heading toward a unit test on Inherit. Be sure to gather up the handouts --the test will include vocabulary (lots of it), allusions, Scopes Trial background, and more (stay tuned for satire mini-lesson)! There will probably be some questions on parallelism.
Block 3: Finish typing essay outline. Follow instructions carefully and be sure to include cites. The outline is due at the beginning of class.
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March 15 - 17 - Beware the ides of March!
Block 1: (Due Thursday) Type HW journal that responds to the question: "Who is the main character of Inherit the Wind?" Be sure to consider the characteristics listed in your handy Antigone/ Tragic Hero handout.
Block 3: Test Wednesday on Inherit the Wind. Consult the checklist at the top of the Main Character handout! Also start thinking about your essay. Brainstorming sheets are due Friday; bring them to class tomorrow to work on if you finish your test early.
Block 4:
* Due Wednesday -- Answer the rest of the Study Guide questions to Act 3 (7-9).
* Due Friday -- See Block 1 journal assignment (above) for Thursday.
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March 14 - Sub is in today!
Blocks 1 & 4: HW is to finish Inherit and to answer (on loose leaf or type) Questions 1-6 of the Act 3 Study Guide. Also, you must complete the in-class assignments on Evergreen and Mencken. The Evergreen assignment is to read 175-176 and write out Practice 10 at pages 176-177. Click HERE for a copy of the Mencken attachment if you don't have it.
Block 3: The test will be on Wednesday, so we can review a bit tomorrow. For HW (due tomorrow), complete the Movie Notes packet, even if you haven't watched the entire movie. (It should be almost done and you should have enough information to complete the questions.) Be sure to review your notes and handouts for the test, so we can address your questions tomorrow in class.
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March 11
Blocks 1 & 4: Read Act 2, Scene 2 of Inherit. Answer Questions 3 & 4 of your Acts 2-3 Study Guide (on a separate sheet-preferably with answers typed). Be ready for a reading check.
Block 3: Read Scopes Trial handout. Study for unit test on Inherit coming up on Tuesday- see checklist of things to study at the top of the "Main Character" handout, but also study material on satire, irony, oxymoron, and sarcasm.
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March 10
Blocks 1 & 4: Read Act 2, Scene 1, and answer Questions 1 and 2A & 2B of the Study Guide for 2.1. Be sure your answers are legible, edited, clear, and developed. Typing is always appreciated. Answers should be on a paper separate from the Study Guide itself.
Block 3:Test on vocabulary, allusions, and grammar tomorrow! Study!
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March 9
Blocks 1 & 4: Answer Question 14 of Study Guide (all subparts) based on your reading through the end of Act 1.
Block 3: Type a journal in which you identify what you think is a key theme (message) of Inherit the Wind and explain what in the book (characters or quotes or anything else) causes you to believe that the authors actually intended this message. This is just a journal, not an essay, but you should try to answer this prompt clearly and also edit your answer well. The test on Friday will only cover vocabulary and grammar. The rest of the material will be tested on Tuesday.
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March 8
Blocks 1 & 4: Read Scene 2 of Act 1. Answer Questions 12, 13, and 22. (All components of the questions should be addressed a clear, developed, and edited response) . Type your answers.
NOTE FOR WEDNESDAY (tomorrow!) for Block 4 - Bring in your course registration materials, have your user name and password, and get the course selection sheet signed by a parent or guardian!
Block 3: Complete the "TASK" on the main character sheet. Who is the main character? Defend your choice with cited support from the text.
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March 7
Blocks 1 & 4: Read Scene 1, Act 1 of Inherit the Wind (3-36). Write down any questions you have. Be sure to sketch out a time line in your notes. Answer Questions 1-11 listed in the Act 1 Study Guide. Put your answers on loose leaf or type them.
NOTE: If you didn't submit your allusion to turnitin.com, you need to! See the link to instructions in Friday's homework, below.
Block 3: Complete the "Weekend Work" assignment on your character. If you need a copy, go to the link for this in Friday's homework. Start to study for test on Friday. Review checklist I handed out in class today.
March 4
Blocks 1 & 4: Write out the definitions and parts of speech for the words listed on Act 1 Study Guide, pages 1 and 2. Look up your assigned allusion and type an original summary of why that person or thing is famous/ what he or it is known for. Be sure this is your original writing--not cut and pasted from a Web site. Your brief summary should be in the form of a paragraph with a focused topic sentence. Also, SUBMIT your typed paragraph to Turnitin.com. If you need a copy of directions for submitting your writing to Turnitin, click HERE for Block 1 instructions and click HERE for Block 4 instructions.
Block 3: Complete the Weekend Assignment (due on Tuesday) on character analysis, and begin to study for your unit test. Click HERE if you need a copy of the CHARACTER ANALYSIS handout
BRING IN YOUR ESSAY and WRITING FOLDER so that you are able to file and log your essay in your portfolio on Monday.
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March 3
Blocks 1 & 4: Type a journal on the prompt: "Are ideas dangerous?" Take a position and support it with persuasive examples and reasoning. Be sure to edit.
Block 3: 1 & 2 listed below are due tomorrow!
1-Type a journal identifying and analyzing which character in Inherit most resembles you or least resembles you. Be sure to support with cited examples from the text and specific examples from your life.
2-Complete the grammar sheet if you didn't "pass" the pre-test.
3- Start studying vocabulary, allusions, Scopes Trial facts, and Study Guide questions.
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March 2
Blocks 1 & 4: No homework; enjoy the concert!
Block 3: No homework due tomorrow. Test on Inherit coming up next week. Start studying vocabulary, allusions, Scopes Trial facts, and Study Guide questions.
Due on Friday: Typed journal due on Friday-- also the subject-verb sheet is due if you didn't "pass" the pre-test. See class handouts for details!
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March 1
Blocks 1 & 4: Essay due tomorrow. Attach white rubric (it was with the original assignment packet), and place in Writing Folder with essay plan, peer edit sheets, and drafts.
Block 3: Type answers to Questions 7 & 8 in your Study Guide. Make sure the answers are well developed, detailed, and edited. Get ready for a short pre-test on subjects, verbs, verbals, and prepositional phrases.
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February 28 - Happy birthday to Linus Pauling; happy belated birthday to John Steinbeck and Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (American writers both born on 2/27).
Blocks 1 & 4: Quiz tomorrow. See 2/25 HW below for details. Also bring in your Handbook. Final draft of essay due on Wednesday in folder with essay plan, peer edit sheets and all drafts.
Block 3: Finish Inherit the Wind. Type your answers to Questions 1-6. Be ready for a reading check.
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February 24/ February 25
Blocks 1 & 4: Here are the assignments for the first 3 days of next week:
Due Monday: Typed solid draft of Antigone essay ready for peer editing at the beginning of class.
Due Tuesday: Quiz on Antigone. You should review the Antigone Study Guide packet (including quotes and chorus chart), the handout on tragic hero, and all other class handouts with terms or information related to Antigone (strophe. antistrophe, foil, antithesis, oxymoron, Theban trilogy). Also, bring in final questions about essay.
Due Wednesday: Final draft of Antigone essay due at beginning of class.
See "Antigone Notes" Webpage for additional information about essay and the drama.
Block 3:
Due Monday: Review notes and HW due last Friday for Act 2, Scene 2. We will have a reading check on this scene, and there will be a bonus question on verbals, so study both topics.
Due Tuesday: Finish Inherit. Type answers to Study Guide questions 1-6. There probably will be a short grammar assignment due as well. I will assign this on Monday in class.
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February 23 - Happy Birthday to Samuel Pepys (rival with Anne Frank for the author of the most famous diary of all time) and W.E.B. DuBois (American writer, co-founder of the NAACP, and the first African-American to receive a Ph.D. from Harvard)
Blocks 1 & 4: Your TYPED essay plan is due tomorrow. See "Antigone Notes" Webpage if you need a copy of the packet. Foreshadowing alert! --If you want to review the upcoming schedule for work, look at last night's homework, below.
Block 3:
1- Complete the "HW" section of the grammar handout (both sides) that walks you through all the info you need to know about VERBS.
2- Make sure your homework from last night is done completely and done well - no undeveloped answers. If you need to review the assignment, it is explained in painfully full detail below under "February 22."
Foreshadowing alert! - Scene 2 of Act 2 must be read by Friday and the Study Guide questions #3 & 4 must be completed.
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February 22 - Happy Birthday to George Washington (American statesman and David Foster Wallace (American writer)!
Blocks 1 & 4: Type a journal that answers the question "Who is the main character of Antigone?" To answer this, consider and apply the criteria used by modern audiences for identifying MAIN CHARACTER (not tragic hero) that are listed on the class handout. (Click HERE for a copy of the class handout.) If you can think of any additional criterion that would fit a main character, mention this and explain your idea. In any event, be sure to take a position about who is the main character of Antigone and support your answer.
UPCOMING WORK (This is a tentative schedule, so stay flexible as Haemon would want you to!):
- Due Thursday: typed essay plan is due - see instructions on handout. Copy of handout can be uploaded on "Antigone Notes" Webpage.
- Friday: We will draft essay in class. (Block 4, you'll be drafting over the weekend.)
- Monday: Quiz on Antigone. Study quotes, definition of tragic hero, all questions in the Study Guide, and any class notes.
- Tuesday: Final draft of essay is due. We begin Inherit the Wind!
Block 3: Type a developed answer to Question 22 of the Act 1 Study Guide. (I know that we have moved on to reading Act 2, but this question still works at this point in your reading.) This question contains several subparts that deal with predictions about message and main character. Be sure to answer all parts and fully support your answer with logical reasons. Bonus opportunity-- If you use a new vocabulary word listed in your Act 1 Study Guide between #17 (benign) and #25 (pariah) in your journal, I'll give you +1 extra credit. (You should have the definitions to these words on the second page of your Act 1 Study Guide. You looked up these definitions on 2/9, but we never reviewed them when we began the play because they don't appear in the play until Scene 2 of Act 1.)
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February 17 - Happy Birthday to Chaim Potok (novelist) and Toni Morrison (novelist and Nobel Prize winner)
Block 1 & 4:
- Due Tuesday: Type a journal on one theme of Antigone. Be sure to identify the one theme and explain your support. This doesn't need to be in the organization of an essay; it is a part of the brainstorming process where you are collecting your ideas and trying to explain them. It should be proofread and typed.
- Due Wednesday: Essay plan (typed) for short Antigone essay. See class handout--copy available on Antigone Notes Webpage.
Block 3: Read Act 2, Scene 1 of Inherit. Answer questions 1 and 2 A and B of the Act 2 & 3 Study Guide. Be ready for a reading check on Tuesday. Click HERE for a copy of the Study Guide for Acts 2 & 3.
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February 16- Happy Birthday to Richard Ford (American novelist and winner of Pulitzer Prize)
Blocks 1 & 4: Study for tomorrow's quiz on grammar and Antigone vocabulary.
- Due next Tuesday: Journal on theme of Antigone.
- Due next Wednesday: Essay plan (typed) on Antigone essay. See class handout. Copy of handout available on Antigone Notes Webpage.
Block 3: Final graded draft of essay due tomorrow. Attach rubric, and turn in with old graded draft in folder. Be sure to follow directions on the rubric. Click HERE for a copy of the rubric.
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February 15-Happy birthday to Matt Groening (writer and creator of The Simpsons)
Blocks 1 & 4:
1- Type journal on your favorite quote from Antigone. Fill the page with insightful observations.
2- Complete grammar/ vocabulary worksheet. (Click HERE for copy.)
3 -STUDY for Quiz on Thursday on vocabulary and grammar.
Block 3 - Final draft of essay is due on Thursday!
1- Complete worksheet on quotes.(Click HERE for copy.)
2- Apply rules for quote punctuation to every quote in your essay.
3- Revise your essay for the targets that appear on your old draft and the new rubric.
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♥ February 14 -Happy Valentine's Day
Blocks 1 & 4: Finish Antigone and complete Study Guide questions through # 51. Complete the grammar worksheet on sentence types and punctuation. (Click HERE for a link to the grammar sheet.) Start studying for Thursday's quiz on grammar, vocabulary, and the Antigone text.
Block 3: Read Scene 2 of Act 1 of Inherit the Wind. Write or type answers to questions 12 & 13 from the Act 1 Study Guide. Be ready for a reading check. Work on essay- revised essay is due this Thursday (see rubric).
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February 11 - Happy Birthday (this weekend) to Judy Blume, Charles Darwin, and Abe Lincoln!
Blocks 1 & 4:
1- Read Antigone through the end of the 5th Episode (241), and type answers to Study Guide questions 34-43. Be sure to look at vocabulary for these episodes and review other Antigone vocabulary. The upcoming quiz scheduled for Thursday can be a recompense or a nemesis, so be sedulous! (The quiz will be on vocabulary, grammar, and the Antigone text.)
2- Browse through your essay topics by checking out questions 52-59 in the Study Guide. You can also experience some foreshadowing of the upcoming handout for the essay by looking on the "Antigone Notes" Web page (link in the upper left hand corner of this screen).
3-Take in some theatre! Attend the SHHS musical (it's a tour de force) and earn 3 extra credit points.
Block 3:
Type a diary entry for any character who appears in Act 1, Scene 1 of Inherit. This fictional diary entry should be about 1-2 pages in length and show your selected character's point of view on the day that Brady arrives in Hillsboro. As with any diary entry, it should mention what the character did (or was likely to have done) that day, and express the character's attitude toward Brady, Scopes, and the upcoming trial. Although you will have to make some inferences, this diary should be consistent with the facts of Scene 1 and reflect an accurate reading of that scene.
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February 10 - Happy Birthday to Boris Pasternak (Author of Dr. Zhivago)
Blocks 1 & 4: Review Antigone vocabulary - a quiz is in your future (next week). Also review the Third Choral Ode, and be ready to explicate it.
Block 3: No homework due tomorrow because of the good report from the sub. Make sure that your homework from yesterday is done--the Study Guide questions, vocabulary, and allusion from Inherit the Wind. Oh!, but wait--you probably do need to start working on your essay. Plan to set up a conference with me if you need help. The revised essay is due next Thursday, which will be here soon! Click here for a copy of the final rubric.
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February 8 & 9 - Happy Birthday to Jules Verne ("father of science fiction") and Alice Walker!
Blocks 1 & 4: In class on Wednesday, aim to complete the grammar sheet and in-class journal. I hope you have time left over to start the HW that is due on Thursday--reading Antigone through the Third Choral Ode (p. 227), and completing the Study Guide questions through #33.
Block 3: All this is due on Thursday--
1-Write out definitions and parts of speech for vocabulary words on pages 1 & 2 of your Act 1 Study Guide.
2-Research your allusion (assigned in class) and write up what you found in your own words on a separate sheet of paper. Be ready to explain (not just read) what you found out in class.
3-Read Act 1, Scene 1 (to page 36) of Inherit the Wind. Write down any questions you have.
4-Write or type answers to questions 1-11 on Act 1 Study Guide (page 3 of the Study Guide). THese answers should be typed or written on a separate sheet of paper (could be the same paper as your allusion is written on) to be turned in to me. DO NOT write these answers on the Study Guide itself.
NOTE: If you need a copy of the Study Guide, go to the Inherit the WInd Notes link (at the right hand top of this page) and look for the link to the Act 1 Study Guide on that page.
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February 7
Blocks 1 & 4: The HW for tonight is printed at the bottom of the class warm-up sheet from today. Click here for a link to the warm-up sheet.
Block 3: Revise business letter to perfectly apply the requirements of the rubric/ checklist we used today in our peer editing. Print out a revised copy of the letter, and staple it to the old draft of the letter and the peer-edit sheet.
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February 4
Blocks 1 & 4: Continue reading Antigone. Type answers to assigned Study Guide questions and review vocabulary. Follow instructions in handout.
Block 3: TYPE business letter in response to prompt/ "Taxpayer" letter that I handed out in class. I don't have an electronic copy of this, so you need to find the copy I gave to you in class. Be sure you look at the model of the business letter in your Handbook (95) and address all the points in the assignment.
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February 3 - Happy Birthday to Gertrude Stein (American poet and writer)
Blocks 1 & 4: Begin reading Antigone. Be sure to follow instructions in the homework handout. Extra Credit presentations will be tomorrow, so be ready if you turned in the extra credit research.
Block 3: Complete the Webquest that we began in class today. It is due at the start of class. Make sure that your answers are accurate and edited. Bring in Mythology book if you have not turned it in already.
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February 2- Happy Birthday to James Joyce (author of Ulysses, a novel that was voted THE top novel of the 20th century by Time magazine)!
Blocks 1 & 4: Study for the test on Greek drama, the House of Thebes, vocabulary, and grammar.
Block 3: Write (or better yet, TYPE) an original sentence for each of your new vocabulary words. Bring in your Mythology book if you haven't already.
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February 1- Happy Birthday to Langston Hughes!
Blocks 1 & 4: Memorize the 7 coordinating conjunctions. (See Evergreen 325.) Read Evergreen pages 324-325 and complete Practice 2 (326); read Evergreen page 331 and complete Practice 7 (332). Make sure you write out full sentences for each practice. Study for test on Thursday! Be sure to review your study guide.
Block 3: Study for quiz tomorrow on "leadership" vocabulary words. Know definitions and parts of speech for each. Also review your worksheet on O Brother because there will a question on its connection toThe Odyssey.
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January 31
Block 1- Due tomorrow: Write or type original sentences for your 6 new vocabulary words (from the Sophocles reading). Each sentence should be 2 clauses in length. Label each clause in each sentence, and make sure you punctuate each correctly: IC DC. or DC, IC. or IC, fanboy IC.
Block 4 - Due tomorrow: Complete Sophocles Biography worksheet (both sides). Also extra credit is due-- See House of Thebes handout, reverse side, for details.
ALSO NOTE, Blocks 1 and 4, study for test on Thursday. (Yes, I've moved it to Thursday to allow plenty of time to review.) Be sure to review the Study Guide I handed out last Friday.
Block 3:
1- Complete vocabulary handout on Inherit the Wind.
2- Study leadership vocabulary for quiz on Wednesday. Make sure you have completed as much as possible of the O Brother worksheet.
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January 28
Blocks 1 & 4: 1- If you didn't finish the Sophocles homework that was due on Friday, this needs to be finished--the reading, the writing of the topic sentences, and the vocabulary. In addition, Block 1, you have to finish the Sophocles Biography worksheet, that was handed out in class.
2-Read Evergreen pages 327-328 about dependent clauses and subordinating conjunctions. Complete Practices 3 + 4-write out the full sentences!
3- Begin studying for test on Wednesday. Review the Study Guide that was handed out in class.
EXTRA CREDIT opportunity -- Due on Monday in Block 1; due on Tuesday in Block 4. See last week's homework handout to review the requirements.
Block 3: Odyssey essay polished draft due on Monday. Be sure to review the rubric. You must turn in the essay in your writing-in-Progress Folder with all drafts, the outline I reviewed, all peer edit sheets, and your brainstorming sheets. The yellow rubric needs to be attached to the graded draft.BE SURE TO EDIT CAREFULLY; USE THE RUBRIC AND HANDBOOK (p.7-9) as your checklists. This is a major grade--worth 70 points.
ANOTHER CAVEAT: Quiz on leadership vocabulary and O Brother is coming up on Wednesday.
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January 26 + 27 - SNOW!
Blocks 1 & 4: Re-read the Greek Drama packet and create the classified ad described in the class handout. Block 4, this means that you will need to bring in both the homework that was due today (the timeline) AND the classified ad.
Block 3: Revise the 3 body paragraphs and draft your funnel introduction. Typed draft of all 4 paragraphs is due tomorrow for peer editing at the START of class.
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January 25
Blocks 1 & 4: Read the Greek Drama packet, take notes, and complete the timeline. See class handout. If you need a copy, click here. Also, make sure you have your script completed and printed out (enough copies for your group members AND a copy for me with rubric attached).
Block 3: Revise body paragraphs 1 & 2. Draft body paragraph 3. Type and print out a NEW draft that includes your thesis and preview of support (as an introductory paragraph) and then all 3 body paragraphs. This is due tomorrow at the START of class. Be ready!
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January 24
Blocks 1 & 4: Complete the Clause and Phrase Worksheet (both sides). Greek Drama packet needs to be read and timeline completed by Wednesday.
Block 3: Revise Body Paragraph 1 and draft Body Paragraph 2. Make sure both are TYPED (along with your thesis) and READY for peer editing at the start of class tomorrow.
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January 21
Blocks 1 & 4: Type Character Diary. Read Handbook to understand the difference between a phrase and a clause. See homework handout on reverse side of House of Thebes skit instructions. Also review the homework handout for upcoming assignments due next week. If you need a copy of the homework handout, click here.
Block 3: Type Thesis and Body Paragraph 1 of your Odyssey essay. Follow instructions in essay packet and checklist information in Handbook page 7. If you lost your packet, an electronic link for printing a new one appears with the January 19 homework, below.
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January 20
Blocks 1 & 4: Grammar Night! Read pages 71-73 of Handbook carefully. Complete the grammar handout ("Analyzing and Recognizing the Parts of a Sentence"). Be read for a quick reading check on this tomorrow.
Block 3: Type your outline and print out 2 copies for tomorrow's class. Be sure to follow directions on the form given to you in the essay packet. If you need to download a copy of the packet, look for the electronic link on January 19 homework.
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January 19
Blocks 1 & 4: Type identifications (people and places) for House of Thebes. See yesterday's posting if you need to download a copy of the assignment.
Block 3:
1- Complete brainstorming sheets (pages 3 & 4) of the essay packet. Click here and here for the essay instructions and brainstorming information. (Yes, 2 clicks.)
2-Start studying vocabulary (Be prudent!)
January 10 & 11
Blocks 1 & 4: Get ready to write your essay during the scheduled exam period!
For Tuesday -
1-Read over class handouts carefully, take another look at your rubric and self-edit and revise your outline. Make sure you have non-overlapping MSPs, and have met all the focus, organization, and content requirements.
2-Type your Work Cited page if it was not done in the library.
3- Review quote punctuation (Handbook 35-36) and bring in your Handbook tomorrow.
4- Plan out your introduction and conclusion. Review the requirements of each of these paragraphs in the Handbook.
For "Exam Day"
1-Bring in typed outline, Odyssey text, and MLA handouts.
2- Report to the library, not our classroom.
Block 3:
For Tuesday:
1- Read handout on Homer and Telegonus.
2-Write out the identification of the characters and places on the "General Review" sheet.
3-Read and study the rest of the "General Review" sheet.
4-Study the literary terms listed on the General Review sheet by looking them up in the Handbook.
5-Bring in the Handbook and any questions you have.
For Thursday (your exam day): Study! - See "General Review" sheet.
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January 6 & 7
Blocks 1 & 4:
For Friday -Unit test-- Study! Also, as you study, think about the possible essay topics.
For Monday - Your typed outlines are due. Be sure to review the essay packet thoroughly and follow directions carefully.
Block 3:
By Friday: Read Book 23 and complete Study Guide questions for Book 23.
By Monday: finish the Odyssey and complete the Study Guide questions for Book 24. See January 3 homework information if you need a link to the Study Guide questions.
By Tuesday: Complete identifications on Unit Test Study Guide. Read the handout on Homer and Telegonus.
January 5
Blocks 1 & 4: Review the essay packet carefully and start planning/ outlining your essay tonight. The typed outline is due on Monday. Study for the unit test coming up on Friday.
Block 3: Read Book 22 and answer study guide questions. See January 3 information if you need a lin
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January 4
Blocks 1 & 4: Unit test coming up on Friday, so study! For tomorrow:
1- Foil sheet needs to be done.
2- Read Telegonus paragraph.
3-If you want to earn up to 2 points extra credit, research Robert Johnson the American musician and be prepared to tell the class the details of your findings.
Block 3: Read Book 21 and complete the Study Guide questions for that book. See January 3 information if you need a link to the Study Guide.
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January 3, 2011- Happy New Year!
Blocks 1 & 4: Complete the allegory and foil handouts. (Block 4, the allegory packet is due tomorrow, and the foil sheet is due Wednesday; Block 1, both are due tomorrow.) Also review the "General Review" handout for the Odyssey Unit Test coming up on Friday. Take a peek at the essay topics as well.
Block 3:
Due tomorrow: Read summary of Books 14-20 and complete Study Guide for those books.
Due Wednesday: Complete Book 21 and Study Guide questions.
Due Thursday: Complete Book 22 and Study Guide questions.
Due Friday: Complete Book 23 and Study Guide questions.
Due Monday: Complete Book 24 and Study Guide questions.
Click here for a link to the Books 21-24 Study Guide questions.
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December 23
Blocks 1 & 4: Finish The Odyssey. I know that this may trigger "a deep desire for tears," so keep some tissues handy as you say good-bye to this epic. But wait! You're not ready to say "good-bye" to Homer? Well, this is your lucky day because you have the Books 22-24 Study Guide to complete. (Due Monday, 1/3). Happy New Year and see you soon! If you lost the handout from class, click on this link to print it -- Study Guide .
Block 3: Postcard due on Monday, 1/3. Be sure to follow instructions.
Upcoming work for Block 3-
Monday, 1/3-- in class and for HW: Read summary of Books 14-20 and complete Study Guide for those books.
Tuesday 1/4 - Monday, 1/10 - Read a chapter each night and complete study guide for assigned book. See Study Guide for specific dates.
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December 21 and 22
Blocks 1 & 4: For Wednesday, read Books 20 & 21 and complete study guide questions. Postcards due on Thursday!
Block 3: Reading check tomorrow on Book 13. Postcards due 1/3. Start now!
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December 20
Blocks 1 & 4: Read Book 19 and complete Study Guide questions. See December 13 list for upcoming assignments.
Block 3: Read Book 13 and complete Study Guide for Book 13.
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December 16 + 17
Blocks 1 & 4:
1- Read Books 16-18 and complete Study Guide questions for that section of the Odyssey.
2-Revise polished paragraph. See rubric for checklist. It is due Monday in folder with peer edited draft from Friday and original draft from test. Be sure the peer-edit rubric is attached to the peer-edited draft. Attach the gold rubric to the final draft.
3-See list on December 13 (below) for upcoming assignments.
Block 3:
1- Revised polished paragraph due. See rubric for checklist. It is due Monday in folder with peer edited draft from Friday and original draft from test. Be sure the peer-edit rubric is attached to the peer-edited draft.
2-Due Tuesday: Read Book 13 and answer Study Guide questions.
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December 15, 2010
Blocks 1 & 4- Book 15 and S.G. questions. See list on December 13 for more info.
Block 3 -
1- Work on paragraph and quote weaving. Be sure to email paragraph to yourself so that you can access it to work on it tomorrow. Paragraph is due on Friday for big peer edit.
2- Bring in Study Guide questions for Book 11 (unless you have already handed them in.) Read Book 12 and complete the Study Guide questions by Friday. Start reading now; don't wait until tomorrow night because you'll be working on your paragraph then.
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December 14
Blocks 1 & 4- See list on December 13.
Block 3- Due tomorrow:
1- Pick out the 3 quotes (or more) that ) that you will use in your revised paragraph. Complete the quote chart for those quotes and bring to class tomorrow.
2-Type your polished paragraph and email it to yourself so you can open it in class tomorrow.
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December 13
Blocks 1 & 4- Here's our roadmap for the next 8 class days:
Due 12/14 (Tues.): Nothing officially due. Your revised paragraph is due on Friday, so spend some time on Monday night reviewing and revising your paragraph and selecting your quotes for weaving. Also start reading Books 13 & 14.
Due 12/15 (Wed.): Reading of Books 13 & 14 and Study Guide questions for those books.
Due 12/16 (Thurs.): Reading of Book 15 and Study Guide questions for that book.
Due 12/17 (Fri.): Polished paragraph revised and typed. See rubric. Make sure your quote weaving is ready for prime time.
Due 12/20 (Mon.): Reading of Books 16-18 and Study Guide questions for those books.
Due 12/21 (Tues): Reading of Book 19 and Study Guide questions for that book.
Due 12/22 (Wed.): Reading of Books 20 & 21 and Study Guide questions for those books.
Due 12/23 (Thurs.): Postcards due!
Block 3: Due tomorrow-Read Book 11 and complete Study Guide questions for that book on loose leaf (or type). You do not need to read the catalogue of women (lines 257-377) that appears in this chapter; just know that it is a parade of the ghosts of famous women from mythology.
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December 10
Blocks 1 & 4
By Monday -Read Book 12 and complete Book Sheet. Also, bring in Writing-in -Progress folder.
By 12/23 - Postcards due.
Note-If you were absent this week and/or need a copy of the "Trip to the Underworld" Study Guide, click here.
Block 3: By Tuesday, read Book 11 and answer Study Guide questions for Book 11 (type or write carefully on loose leaf). You do not need to read the catalogue of women (lines 257-377 ) in this chapter, but just know that it is a parade of the ghosts of famous women from mythology. Write down any questions that you have.
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December 9
Blocks 1 & 4: Complete the "Trip to the Underworld" Study Guide. Extra credit presentations for Underworld characters will be made tomorrow.
Block 3: Read Book 10 and answer Study Guide questions for Book 10.
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December 8
Blocks 1 & 4: Read Book 11 and complete the Book Sheet. Extra credit is due if you're interested. Be sure to follow directions.
Block 3: By Friday read Book 10 and complete Study Guide questions for Book 10 on loose leaf.
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December 6 + 7, 2010
Blocks 1 & 4:
Due Tuesday: Read Book 10 and complete Book Sheet.
Due Wednesday: Read and complete the "Verb" and "Who Was Homer" handouts. In order to complete and understand the Verb handout, you should also read pages 71-72 of the SHHS Handbook. If you have lost your handouts, click on the underlined links (above) for copies.
Thursday: Read Book 11 and complete Book Sheet; extra credit due if you're interessted.
December 23 - Postcard! Start thinking now!
Block 3: Read Book 9 and complete Study Guide questions by Wednesday. No need to do "in class" section of the Study Guide. Do the assigned answers on loose leaf so that your answers are legible.
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December 3
Blocks 1 & 4: Read Book 9 and complete the Book Sheet for Book 9. Make sure you can explain the literal facts of Odysseus's 3 adventures in this chapter; think about what these adventures might symbolize on the allegorical level.
Due Tuesday: Read Book 10 and complete Book Sheet for this chapter.
Due Thursday: Read Book 11 and complete Book Sheet.
Block 3: Study for test! Review Study Guides for Books 1-4 and Books 5-8. Also review grammar.
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December 2
Blocks 1 & 4
Due tomorrow: Parody. See handout.
Due Monday: Book 9 and Book Sheet for Bk. 9
Block 3
Due tomorrow: Prepare for MONDAY'S test by TYPING a 10-question practice test on Books 1-8 and the grammar we have learned so far this year. Make sure that at least 2 questions are on grammar. Print out 2 copies-one with answers and one with blanks.
For Monday: STUDY for test.
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December 1
Blocks 1 & 4: Test tomorrow! See Study Guide- links are with yesterday's homework, see below. Parody due on Friday. Follow instructions on handout.
Block 3: Read Book 8 and answer Study Guide questions for Book 8 (typed on separate sheet). Test coming up on Monday!
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November 30
Blocks 1 & 4: Study for Test on Thursday. See pumpkin-colored Test Study Guide. Review "Fun in Phaeacia" Study Guide for questions on Books 6-8.
Due Friday: Typed Parody. Follow instructions on handout.
Block 3: Click for link to Bks 5-8 Study Guide
Due Tomorrow: Read Book 7 and complete identifications and Study Guide questions 1-5 for Book 7. Answers to Study Guide should be typed on separate sheet.
Due Thursday: Read Book 8 and complete Study Guide questions for Book 8.
Test coming up on Monday!
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November 29
Blocks 1 & 4:
By tomorrow- Read Book 8 and complete Book Sheet.
Coming up on Thursday - Study for test on Books 1-8, vocabulary, and grammar.
Due on Friday - Parody due (moved from Thursday because of Band Showcase on Wednesday night).
Block 3
Due Wednesday - Book 7 and all Study Guide questions for Book 7.
Due Thursday - Book 8 and all Study Guide questions for Book 8.
Test coming up on Monday 12/ 6.
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NOVEMBER 22-24
Blocks 1 + 4:
- Due Tuesday, 11/ 23: Read Book 5 and complete Book Sheet for Book 5.
- Due Wednesday, 11/24: Read Book 6 and complete Book Sheet for Book 6.
- Due Monday, 11/29: Read Book 7 and complete Book Sheet for Book 7.
- Due Tuesday, 11/30: read Book 8 and complete Book Sheet for Book 8.
- Due Thursday 12/2: Parody due. See handout for instructions and sample. Also this date is a likely TEST date for test on Books 1-8 of Odyssey.
Block 3:
- Due Tuesday, 11/23: read Book 5, lines 1-190. Type answers to Comprehension Questions 2, 3, and 5 on Book 5 Study Guide.
- Due Wednesday, 11/24: Finish Book 5 and answer identification and Comprehension Questions 4, 6, and 7 from Book 5 Study Guide.
- Due Monday, 11/29: Read Book 6 and complete Study Guide questions for Book 6.
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November 19
Blocks 1 & 5
Due Tuesday: Read Book 5 and complete Book Sheet
Due Wednesday: Read Book 6 and complete Book Sheet.
Block 3:
1- Read Book 4 from lines 1 - 342.
2- Outline the events of this passage by drawing a timeline of key events in this section of Book 5 in the space provided on your Study Guide. (Be sure that you have at least 5 events.)
3- Draw a picture of one scene described in the section, add the quote from the book that goes with the picture, and cite the quote. Be sure the quote is accurate, legible, put in quote marks, and cited correctly. (Od. book number. line numbers)
4- Bring in quiz that was due on Friday, but which I didn't collect.
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November 17 + 18
Blocks 1 & 4: Read Book 4 and complete Book Sheet by Friday. The journal on Helen and Study Guides for Books 2 & 3 are also due. I hope you had time to complete these in class today, and were not so overcome with the sadness of my absence that you were unable to work.
Block 4 also - Complete "Possessives" worksheet and bring in on Friday.
Block 3: All this is due on Friday:
1- FInish Book 1 and answer all questions about Book 1 on pages 3,4, and the top of 5 in your Study Guide.
2-Complete the Journal on Helen.
3- Complete the possessive worksheet (carefully and accurately).
4-Write out the 10 question quiz WITH ANSWERS for Books 1,2, & 3, based on your reading of Book 1 and the summary I gave you of Books 2 & 3. At least half of the questions should be from the summary of Books 2 & 3.
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November 16
Blocks 1 & 4: Read Book 3 and complete Book Sheet.
Block 3: Read Book 1 up to Line 267 (near the top of page 85) and type your answers to these 4 questions:
- What was difficult for you as your read? Give examples and explain.
- Homer's Odyssey starts off with 4 chapters (books) that focus on Telemachus, NOT Odysseus. Think of (and type) one reason why Homer might delay switching to the main character until Book 5.
- Make at least one prediction about Telemachus.
- What disguise does Athena take on in this section?
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November 15
Blocks 1 & 4:
Due tomorrow: Read Book 2 and complete Book Sheet.
Due Wednesday: Read Book 3 and complete Book Sheet.
Due Friday: read Book 4 and complete Book Sheet. (This is a long chapter, so plan ahead.)
Block 3: Look up xenia and type a short, original paragraph describing what it is. Include additional explanation by giving an example of what modern Americans would do differently if the customs of xenia were observed today. Be sure to cite your source.
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November 12
Blocks 1 & 4: Finish Book 1 of the Odyssey. Be sure to write down any questions that you have. Read over the entire packet given to you on Thursday that contains information on epics, samples of the translations of the opening lines of the Odyssey and questions about Book 1. Complete the Study Guide questions for Book 1 that appear on pages 4-6 of the packet. You may write the answers directly on the Study Guide, if you prefer. (There is no need to type these or put them on a separate sheet of paper.)
Block 3: Read pages 211-214 of your Mythology book. Read the worksheet I handed out in class before the test on Friday. The vocabulary listed is to be studied (I give you the correct definitions right on the worksheet. Type your answers to the 13 questions listed.
Check out the Mythology Notes Webpage if you are looking for Study Guides or information from our Mythology Unit (information that sets the BACKGROUND for the Odyssey.
November 11 - THIRD BLOCK TAKE NOTE! YOU WILL BE GOING TO "C" LUNCH TOMORROW!
Blocks 1 & 4:
Due Friday -Look up xenia and type a short, original paragraph describing what it is. Include additional explanation by giving an example of what modern Americans would do differently if the customs of xenia were observed today. Be sure to cite your source.
Due Monday: Read about epics in Bk. 1 packet. Finish Book 1 and complete Study Guide for Bk. 1. Write down all your questions about the reading and bring them into class.
Block 3 : Study for Test tomorrow. See Study Guide.
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November 10
Blocks 1 & 4: See slip handed out in class today. Read pages 211- 214 in Mythology and the Agamemnon/ Allusions handout. Complete the identifications listed on the homework slip.
Block 3: Essay is due tomorrow! Be sure to read, follow, and attach the blue rubric and turn your essay in with your old graded draft in the writing folder. Also, review your study guide and STUDY for your test on Friday.
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November 9
Blocks 1 & 4: Study for Test tomorrow! See Study Guide.
Block 3:
1- Complete the character chart of Greeks vs. Trojans. (I'll post link ot the chart on Mythology Notes Webpage later tonight.)
2- Finish chart of family tree of deities that we started in class. Bring any questions you have about deities to class.
3- Revised essay is due on Thursday. Be sure to edit and correct all targets. Review rubric and edit for consistency in number and person. Bring in SHHS Handbook tomorrow.
4- Study for test on Friday. See Study Guide. (I'll post electonic copy on Mythology Notes Webpage later tonight.)
November 8
Blocks 1 & 4:
1- Read the handout on "Was There a Real Trojan War?"
2- Review for Wednesday's Test; in particular, complete the Web Work Out on reverse side of handout about "Real Trojan War." Bring any questions about this unit into class to discuss.
3- Block 1 only - complete the apostrophe sheet handed out in class.
Block 3
1- Complete Evergreen Practice 7, pages 172-3.
2- Read Part 4 of Trojan War packet. Complete the 5 identifications (including question about the River Styx).
3- Revise essay for targets, especially number consistency and person consistency. Revised essay is due on Thursday.
4-Test coming up on Friday! - Study deities and Trojan War information.
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November 5
Blocks 1 + 4:
1- Due Monday: Type a homework journal on one of the 3 options listed in the handout distributed in class. Click here for a link to the handout.
2- Test coming up on Wednesday. See the Click here for a link to the handout.
Block 3:
Due Monday:
1- Review peer editor comments. Revise and retype paragraph to polish. Staple old draft and peer edit sheet to back of new draft. You will lose credit if you don't follow these instructions.
2- Read Evergreen pages 169-170. about consistency in number. Complete Practice 6 (pages 170-1) sentences 2-10 by writing out the corrected sentences.
Coming up next week:
3- Read essay comments carefully and follow directions on blue rubric. Begin revision of essay. Essay is due Thursday!
4- Test on Friday on Trojan War, deities, title punctuation and consistence in number.
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November 3 + 4
Blocks 1 & 4:
Due Thursday-
1- Complete the Who's Who Chart based on info in Chapter 13 of Mythology.
2- Write 10 questions based on the deity presentations and answer them. These should reflect a fair level of challenge and require thinking on the knowledge or comprehension level. PLEASE write or type these on a separate sheet of paper--not on the reverse side of the chart.
Due Friday:
BLOCK 1 ONLY: Complete HW section on possessive sheet.
BOTH BLOCKS: Read Chapter 14 of Mythology and answer questions 24-31 in the Study Guide.
Extra Credit Oppt.: This is due Friday as well, if you're interested. Be sure to read directions on the handout carefully.
Block 3:
Due Thursday: Review your notes on deities and the Torhan War reading (so far). TYPE a test that has 15 questions based on this information. Print out 2 copies of the test--one with answers and one without the answers. Bring in both tomorrow.
Due Friday: Read Part 3 of Trojan War packet. Write out the definitions and parts of speech of the 6 vocabulary words. Type a polished paragraph in which you answer this question and back up your answer with proof from your reading and logical, developed analysis that is clear and convincing:
Who better fits the name "hero": Achilles or Hector?
Be sure your paragraph is edited and double spaced. It needs a topic sentence and closure sentence and will be graded on a scale from 0 to 10 for focus, content, organization, style, and editing.
Due next Thursday (11/11): Final draft of essay
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November 1
Blocks 1 & 4:
1- Final draft of summer reading essay is due. Follow and attach the rubric. It will be turned in with writing folder and old graded draft.
2- Read Mythology 191-200. Answer questions 16-23 from study guide. Answers are to be written (or typed) on a separate page. Write down any questions you have about the reading.
3- If you haven't yet presented your deity posters and information, review your notes to be prepared.
Block 3: Read Part 2 of the Trojan War packet and complete the identification and vocabulary words.
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October 28 & 29 Happy Halloween!
Blocks 1 & 4
- Click here for a copy of the Trojan War Study Guide (Honors).
Due Friday (10/29): Write or type definition and part of speech for each vocabulary word at top of first page of Trojan War Study Guide. Read instructions on Study Guide carefully.
Due Monday (11/1): Read Mythology, pages 185-190 ( to the bottom of the page), about the legends surrounding the Trojan War. Write down any questions you have. Answer questions 1-15 listed in the Trojan War packet. Be sure to follow all instructions given in the Study Guide. Note: all answers to Trojan War Study Guide need to be written or typed on separate paper, so that they can be collected.
Due Wednesday (11/3):
1-Read Mythology, pages 190-200 to the end of Chapter 13. This reading summarizes the story contained in Homer's Iliad. Write down any questions that you have. Answer questions 16-23 listed in the Study Guide.
2- Final draft of ESSAY is due Wednesday! Be sure to follow and attach blue rubric, and read over all recent handouts on funnel introductions, quote weaving, and precise word choice prior to doing your final edits.
Block 3:
Due Friday (10/29): Work on your own presentation if you did not present today. Study notes from today's presentations.
Due Monday (11/1):
1- Read Part One of the Trojan War Packet. Underline and highlight as your read. Write down any questions that you have.
2-Write out or type the vocabulary, identifications, and answers to questions 1 & 2 that are listed at the end of Part One. This must go on a separate sheet of paper, NOT right in the packet. You should not complete the "Going Beyond the Myth" question after question 2.
3- If you're interested, complete one of the 3 extra credit assignments listed at the end of Part One.
STUDY NOTES from deity presentations--we will have a quiz on this information!
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October 27
Block 1: Carefully read the sheet about Funnels Gone Wrong. Be ready to lead a class discussion on the 2 questions in the "call outs." Apply the rules/ guidelines to YOUR essay as you revise it. Remember, the essay revision is due on 11/3. Also, the presentations will continue.
Block 3:
1- Read/ study the class handout on title punctuation and capitalization. Complete the HW practice; it's worth 10 points, but to earn full credit, it has to be accurate.
2- Presentations are due tomorrow. Be sure you are ready.
Block 4: Quiz on parts of speech tomorrow. Study! Also, the presentations will continue.
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October 26
Blocks 1 & 4
1- Review/ study the transition rules presented on p. 20 of the SHHS Handbook and apply those rules to your essay. If you have questions, be sure to raise them in class tomorrow.
2-Review/study the title capitalization and punctuation rules on the class handout. Apply these rules to all titles that appear in your essay (the essay's title, titles in the essay's text, or titles on the essay's Works Cited page). ALSO complete the HW practice on the reverse side (p.2) of the handout.
3-Review/ prepare for your presentation.
Block 4, Take Note: Quiz coming up on parts of speech. I may have to move this to Thursday because marching band will be out on Friday.
Block 3: Be sure to read Mythology on your specific deities for your presentation. Everyone in the class should read pages 24-25, and 44-45. In addition, you should read the following:
-if your group is assigned Dionysus, read pages 55-64.
-if your group is assigned the Muses, read pages 37-38.
-for all other deities, your group should read the specific section on your deity in pages 27-35.
Presentations begin on Thursday. Your posters and source list must be done by Thursday at the start of class. Your typed handout must be done by the end of tomorrow's class. MAKE SURE THAT YOU HAVE READ THE HANDOUT CAREFULLY AND COVERED ALL PARTS OF THE ASSIGNMENT.
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October 25
Block 1:
1- Study for test on parts of speech tomorrow.
2- Begin to revise essay for targets. Be sure to review essay comments carefully and schedule conference if necessary. Final draft is due 11/3.
3- Review/ rehearse your presentation.
Block 3:
1- Study for test on vocabulary and parts of speech tomorrow.
2- Continue to work on deity research. Read Mythology text sections on your deities. Make sure you are trying to learn as much about your deity as possible. Be an expert!
Block 4:
1- Begin to revise essay for targets. Be sure to review essay comments carefully and schedule conference if necessary. Final draft is due on 11/3.
2- Review and rehearse your presentation on the Greek deities.
3- Quiz on parts of speech on Friday. Use the pretest we did today to plan what you need to study. Read over the "Parts of Speech" section of the SHHS Handbook.
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October 22
Blocks 1 & 4:
1- Deity Presentations begin Monday. You need to have the following ready:
A. Your charts
B. Your handout
C. Your list of sources
D. Your story to tell to the class
Remember, you're the expert so make sure that you KNOW all the facts given about your deities in the Mythology text, and that you really have a sense of the personality and reputation of your deities. Rehearse to make sure your presentation is as smooth, organized, and informative as it can be.
2- BLOCK 1 only: Quiz on Parts of Speech on Tuesday. (Block 4, your quiz will be later in the week, after we review a bit more. It would be a good idea to start studying NOW.)
Block 3:
1-By Monday at the start of class, each group must complete all the required information on your Deity Worksheets for each deity you were assigned.
2- Quiz on parts of Speech and vocabulary on Tuesday. Study!
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October 21
Blocks 1 & 4: Work on Mythology Project. Be sure your research is finished by the start of class tomorrow. The reports begin on Monday. For more information, go to the Mythology Notes Web page link in the left hand top menu.
Block 3
1-ESSAY DUE tomorrow in folder with rubric. Follow all directions on rubric.
2- Read Mythology Group Assignment handout carefully. Begin research if you have the time. Bring Mythology book into class tomorrow.
QUIZ on Parts of Speech and vocabulary is postponed until Tuesday. If you need help with this, take the time to see me during 5th block tomorrow or Monday.
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October 20
Block 1:
1-Carefully read the Mythology Group Assignment packet. Begin to collect ideas and notes for this project. The Deity Worksheet (the 2nd page of the packet) needs to be completed by Friday at the beginning of class. You will have the entire block tomorrow to work on the Deity Worksheet, and you will have MOST of the block on Friday to complete the chart for the class presentation, to type the handout, and to choose your story to narrate. In order to be ready to complete these tasks on Friday, the Deity Worksheet needs to be completed by each group member before the start of Friday's class.
2- Finish labelling the even numbered sentences on the final page of the Parts of Speech packet.
Block 3:
1- First graded draft of essay due Friday in folder with all other drafts, outline, peer edit sheets, and rubric. Tonight be sure to add necessary transition works (p. 20 of the Handbook), to self-edit your conclusion, and to format the essay correctly. (See pages 49-51 of the Handbook.)
2- Label sentences 1,2, & 3 on the final page in the Parts of Speech packet by following the directions given.
3- Quiz coming up on Friday on Parts of Speech.
Block 4:
1- See assignment #1 under Block 1's homework above.
2- Label sentences 1,2, & 3 on the final page in the Parts of Speech packet by following the directions given on that page.
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October 19
Block 1
1- Label sentences 1,3, & 5 on the final page of the Parts of Speech packet by following the 4 "Application" directions given on that page.
2- Begin your research on your assigned deities by reading the information given about your deities in pages 24-40, 44-46, and 55-64 of your Mythology book.
3- Be sure to review and bring in your notes about the Greek creation myth.
Block 3: Revise your essay's introduction paragraph, draft your conclusion paragraph based on the information at pages 16-17 of the Handbook, and add a creative, relevant title. TYPE all this in a NEW DRAFT that you bring in tomorrow. Also study parts of speech for quiz on Friday.
Block 4:
1- Complete Parts 5 & 6 of the Parts of Speech packet EXCEPT for Question 4 in the "Prepositions" section of Part 5. Review the Handbook 68-69 if you need help answering any of these questions.
2- See #2 listed under Block 1's homework for tonight.
3- See #3 listed under Block 1's homework for tonight.
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October 18
Block 1:
1-Complete Parts 5 + 6 of the Parts of Speech packet EXCEPT for Question 4 and the Power Point Notes in the Preposition section of the packet.
2-Review your notes on the weekend reading assignment.
3- Be prepared for questions on 1984.
Block 3:
1- Revise Body Paragraph 3 (and take yet another look at BP1 + 2). Draft funnel introduction for essay based on Handbook guidelines (pages 14-15) and our discussion today. TYPE A NEW DRAFT that has the first 4 paragraphs of your essay and bring to class tomorrow.
2-Quiz coming up on vocabulary and parts of speech (Thursday or Friday).
Block 4: See HW slip from Friday for mythology reading.
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October 15
Block 1: See homework slip. Click here if you lost the slip and need a new copy.
Block 3:
1-New TYPED draft due. This one will have your draft of BP3 and the revised versions of BP1 and BP2 all together. Be sure all of the body paragraphs have the necessary 6 elements.
2-A quiz is coming up next week, so you should review the Bingo sheet we used in class today for terms and vocabulary you need to know. Also start studying parts of speech.
Block 4 - Quiz on Monday. See specifics discussed in homework posted for 10/14. Presentation on 1984 will continue on Monday as well. Homework assignment due Tuesday was distributed on a slip today. Click here if you lost the slip and need a new copy.
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October 14
Blocks 1 & 4: Study for quiz on CCW's, parts of speech (Part 2 only), book talk discussions, and vocabulary from the China article. Block 1, your quiz will be tomorrow; Block 4 will have its quiz on Monday. If you need to review the vocabulary and terms from the China article, you can access the article by clicking here, and if you want a review sheet on the terms and vocabulary, click here.
Block 3: Revise Body Paragraph 1 by considering peer editor's comments and doing your own self-edit. Draft Body Paragraph 2, following the guidelines for body paragraphs that we have discussed. Make sure it has all 6 elements of a good body paragraph. Type your revised BP1 and your well-written BP 2 together in a NEW TYPED DRAFT that you bring in tomorrow.
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October 13
Blocks 1 & 4: Another easy night in homework land! Complete parts 3 + 4 of your Parts of Speech handout. Be ready to apply the terms in class. Tragically, there is another proofreading mistake in the Handbook for this reading. Can you find it?
Quiz coming up on Friday/ Monday for CCW's, parts of speech, vocabulary from China article, and the book talks.
Block 3: Draft and type Body Paragraph 1 of your summer reading essay. Be sure to follow the guidelines and models that we have discussed, especially the model of the 6 parts of a body paragraph. Make sure yours is as well developed and has all 6 parts to it.
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October 12
Blocks 1 & 4: Easy night in homework land! Complete Parts 1 + 2 of your Parts of Speech handout. Write down any questions. Be ready to apply the terms in class.
CAVEAT! QUIZ coming up on Friday or Monday on Book Talks, vocabulary from the China article, CCW's, and parts of speech covered from now until Thursday.
Block 3:
1- Complete the adverb section of the Parts of Speech handout
2- Begin drafting your first Body Paragraph for your essay. make sure the body paragraph has all 6 elements of a good body paragraph that we reviewed on the Content handout today in class.
NOTE: If you didn't turn in your revised outline, you're late and need to stay during lunch tomorrow to review your outline with me.
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October 11, 2010
Blocks 1 & 4: Revise and polish essay. Review and attach yellow rubric to top of essay. (Use the rubric as your checklist.) You will have to turn in your essay IN your Writing-in-Progress folder, along with all your drafts, peer editor sheets, and outline.
Block 3:
1- If necessary, revise and retype outline. Be sure your MSPS are logical divisions of your argument, and that your sub-arguments listed under each MSP logically fit under the MSP and do not overlap with other sub-arguments.
2- Complete the "Verbs" section of your Parts of Speech packet (Part 3). Use the Handbook to help answer the questions.
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October 8
Blocks 1 & 4:
1-Revise and polish essay. Use the checklist in the Handbook at pages 8 & 9. Add engaging/ appealing title. We will work on MLA citation on Monday. Graded draft will be collected on Tuesday. Review rubric carefully and attach to the draft to be graded.
2- Book Talks on Monday- Make sure you are ready!
Block 3:
Complete Part 2 of Part of Speech handout on Nouns, Adjectives, Pronouns, and Antecedents. Use Handbook on Parts of Speech to check your answers.If you didn''t turn in your typed outline, it's overdue! See prompt and form.
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October 7
Blocks 1 & 4:
1-NEW TYPED DRAFT DUE TOMORROW! Revise conclusion and body paragraphs based on peer editor's comments. Expand introductory paragraph by writing a funnel introduction to your essay. (See Handbook, p. 14-15).
2- Book talks begin tomorrow. Be ready.
Block 3: Type outline according to instructions in prompt packet. Be sure your MSP's don't overlap (repeat ideas), and be sure that the arguments in the MSP's are broad enough to yield "beefy" paragraphs. The typed outline needs to be ready at the start of class.
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October 6
Blocks 1 & 4: 1- NEW DRAFT DUE TOMORROW! Revise body paragraphs based on your own self-edit as well as your peer editor's comments. Re-draft an expanded conclusion based on information and suggested structure in Handbook, page 17. Have the new typed draft ready for peer edit tomorrow at the start of class.2- Book talks begin Friday. (I know I have lost all credibility on this!)
4th Block- Write CCW definitions and original sentences for each pair/ trio that you missed on the pretest. This is due tomorrow and needs to be legible and proofread.
Block 3: Read prompt packet carefully! Bring in any questions about the outline or prompt. Typed outline is due on Friday. *****
October 5
Blocks 1 + 4: Draft essay following the checklist on pages 7-8 of your SHHS Handbook. Typed draft is due tomorrow at the start of class. IF you need to print it out, you must do so BEFORE class begins. Good luck with the writing. Do your best.
Block 3: Poster on essay structure due tomorrow. See HW handout from last Thursday for details.
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October 4
Blocks 1 + 4:1- Draft essay following the checklist on pages 7-8 of your SHHS Handbook. Typed draft is due on Wednesday. 2-Be sure to bring in your 2nd summer reading text.3-First Block only: If you had any errors on your CCW pretest, for each pair or trio that you made a mistake on, you must write out the definitions of the words in each pair (or trio) and write an original sentence for each word in the pairs (or trios). This is due tomorrow.
Block 3:Poster for essay structure due on Wednesday. This is worth 10 points. Make sure the poster is accurate, proofread, visual, and effective as way to communicate essay structure. See handout for details.
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October 1
Blocks 1 & 4: Revise outline if necessary. Begin drafting the essay following the checklist on pages 7-8 of your SHHS Handbook. Draft is due on Wednesday. Be sure to bring in your 2d summer reading text.
Block 3: Type a journal in which you answer the question: "What are the benefits of having the habit of reading?" In your response, identify and analyze as many benefits of reading as you can. Be sure to comment on your personal connections - Are you a reader? Why or why not? In the past did you read for pleasure more or less than you do now? What changed?Note: The assignment to work on the poster on essay structure is now due on Wednesday.
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September 30
Blocks 1 & 4(NIght Band!): Study the CCW list for your pretest tomorrow. Also collect your ideas for your book talk. Review the rubric and the assignment carefully.
Block 3: See handout from class today.
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September 29
Blocks 1 & 4:1- Revise and retype outline (unless you have already turned it in). Use the peer edit sheet as a checklist to measure the quality of your outline.2-Bring in your second summer reading text.3-Review yourCCW sheet. Make sure you understand the distinction between the words in each pair or trio. Look up words that you are unsure of.
Block 3:Read the article on China's education system. Complete/ TYPE the homework assignment described at the end of the article.
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September 28
Blocks 1 & 4: Re-read pages 1-6 of the SHHS Handbook and pages 246-8 of Evergreen. Be sure to know the terms discussed and be prepared for a reading check on this material. These readings introduce and discuss many of the concepts that are fundamental to an understanding of persuasive and informational writing.
Outlines are now due on Thursday at the latest, so begin revising now if you are seeing that yours is not as "on target" as it should be. If you think yours is fine at the end of tomorrow's class, you may turn it in for a grade at that time. Otherwise, you will have to turn it in on Thursday.
Block 3
Due Tomorrow = Look at your chart for summer reading pros and cons. Make sure that your chart has AT LEAST 5 positve effects of required summer reading, 5 negative effects of excessive assignments, and 2 negative effects of any amount of assignments. ALSO your presentations start tomorrow, so review your notes and rubric, and put on your game face.
Due Thursday = Read the article on China and complete the 9/23 homework assignment that is described on the reverse side of the handout. Note that it must be typed!
*****September 24 & 27
School photos on Tuesday. Be sure to complete and bring in your order form.Blocks 1 & 4:TYPED outline due. Follow format provided in packet. Be sure to read over Friday's handouts before you finalize this outline. If you need help, be sure to see me during 5th block.Block 3: Read NY Times article. Take notes; make comments on the handout; be prepared to discuss.Due Monday: Write out accurate definitions for vocabulary words on NYTimes handout.Due Tuesday: Type answers to questions 1 + 2. Answer question 3 by completing chart attached to handout.
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September 23School photos will be taken Tuesday, 9/28! Practice your smile this weekend, and be sure to bring in your order form and payment on Tuesday.
Blocks 1 & 4:
1- Read article on education in China and complete the 3 tasks listed at the end of the article (vocabulary and 2 responses.) The response to the author (task 3) should be typed.
2- Be sure to bring in your second (non-Pi) summer reading text.
Block 3: Study for quiz tomorrow. See study guide for checklist of what will be tested.
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September 22Blocks 1 & 4:1- Study for quiz tomorrow. See yesterday's vocabulary warm up for checklist. 2- Read information in SHHS Handbook 1-6 about thesis-based essays noted in the essay prompt. Be sure that you understand and could explain the bolded or italicized items in the Handbook reading, especially thesis, pre-thesis, re-thesis, MSP, preview of support, audience, and purpose.Block 3:1- Revise your paragraph for the last time. Review the white rubric given to you in class today and make sure your paragraph contains all the items on the list. Be sure to turn in the paragraph in your writing folder with all your prior drafts and peer edit sheets.2- Study for your quiz on Friday. Review your study guide. *****September 21Blocks 1 + 4: 1- Read essay prompt carefully.2- Read Washington Post article on summer homework. Take notes. Add new arguments to your chart on the pros and cons of assigned summer reading.3- After reading the Post article, write or type your response to the following: (a) Sum up the central idea of the article in 3-5 sentences(b) How have attitudes toward summer reading changed since 2002? Caveat: Quiz coming up on Thursday! See list of topics on today's vocabulary review sheet.Block 3Revise, polish, retype your paragraph on FL-B character: Be sure to consider:1-Rules of Academic Writing handout. Apply to your paragraph.2- your peer editor's comments3- your own critical judgment using the peer editor sheet as a guide.On your new typed draft, highlight the additions that you have made since the last draft.Write out sentences for 2d column of CCW words. Do this on a separate paper--not on the CCW handout sheet. Proofread your writing.If you made any errors on the CCW pretest for Column 1 words, you need to complete the Evergreen practice for each word you missed. Complete instructions are on the slip attached to your CCW pretest. If you had no errors on the pretest, you do not need to do this--just study for the quiz on Friday.Quiz on Friday - Review Study Guide. *****September 20
Blocks 1 + 4:Due tomorrow =
1-Read NYTimes article on summer reading. Make margin notes. Be prepared to discuss.
2- Write out definitions for the words listed on second page of handout. You may do this directly on the handout.
3- Write or type (on separate paper) your answers to questions 1-6. Make sure your answers are clear, legible, accurate, fully developed, and proofread. Note that Question 3's answer should be written on the chart attached as the final page.
Block 3
Due tomorrow = Type your polished paragraph following the instructions on the golden sheet in your Writing-in-Progress folder. Make sure that you have all 13 elements listed in the model that was handed out today.
Due Wednesday = Write out sentences for CCw's in the 2nd column of your CCW handout. You will also have to revise your paragraph--stay tuned for instructions on this.
Quiz coming up on Thursday or Friday on vocabulary, literary elements, and CCW's!
******September 16 + 17Blocks 1 + 4: Due Monday - Type Weekend Assignment on Voice. See Literary Elements worksheet.Block 3: Due Monday =1- Write a sentence for each of the CCW words listed on column 1 of your worksheet.2- Read over the prompt for the polished paragraph on character analysis in F.L.B. Complete the brainstorming sheet with care and accuracy. Good effort at this point WILL pay off next week! *****September 15Blocks 1 & 4: Complete the Literary Elements worksheet EXCEPT for the "Weekend Assignment." All questions apply to Life of Pi.Be ready to support you answers in class tomorrow.Block 3: Complete the Elements of Literature worksheet to the end of the questions on characters. Stop before "Theme." Be ready to support your answers in class. Study your vocabulary and the literary terms on this sheet. Quiz on these will be next week. *****
September 14ALL BLOCKS: Homework for tomorrow (Wednesday) is posted under yesterday's date (below). Heads up, Blocks 1+4! Start thinking about your position on which story is the TRUE story in L.o.P., which story is the BETTER story, and what message Martel is trying to communicate when he presents this choice to the reader. *****September 13Blocks 1 + 4Due tomorrow: Write or type original sentences for your 10 new vocabulary words. Be sure to use each word in context. Underline the word. Study your words. Due Wednesday (start today): Revise your paragraph on how the term "bildungsroman" relates to Life of Pi. Follow the checklist that was given out in class. Be sure to staple the old draft to the new draft and the checklist. If you need help or have questions about your paragraph, be sure to see me after school or at lunch.Block 1 take note -- I will collect your HW journal after we discuss it tomorrow! Be sure that you have it.Block 3Due tomorrow: Write or type original sentences for your 11 new vocabulary words (including the bonus: "schadenfreude"). Be sure to use each word in context. Underline the word.
January 10 & 11
Blocks 1 & 4: Get ready to write your essay during the scheduled exam period!
For Tuesday -
1-Read over class handouts carefully, take another look at your rubric and self-edit and revise your outline. Make sure you have non-overlapping MSPs, and have met all the focus, organization, and content requirements.
2-Type your Work Cited page if it was not done in the library.
3- Review quote punctuation (Handbook 35-36) and bring in your Handbook tomorrow.
4- Plan out your introduction and conclusion. Review the requirements of each of these paragraphs in the Handbook.
For "Exam Day"
1-Bring in typed outline, Odyssey text, and MLA handouts.
2- Report to the library, not our classroom.
Block 3:
For Tuesday:
1- Read handout on Homer and Telegonus.
2-Write out the identification of the characters and places on the "General Review" sheet.
3-Read and study the rest of the "General Review" sheet.
4-Study the literary terms listed on the General Review sheet by looking them up in the Handbook.
5-Bring in the Handbook and any questions you have.
For Thursday (your exam day): Study! - See "General Review" sheet.
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January 6 & 7
Blocks 1 & 4:
For Friday -Unit test-- Study! Also, as you study, think about the possible essay topics.
For Monday - Your typed outlines are due. Be sure to review the essay packet thoroughly and follow directions carefully.
Block 3:
By Friday: Read Book 23 and complete Study Guide questions for Book 23.
By Monday: finish the Odyssey and complete the Study Guide questions for Book 24. See January 3 homework information if you need a link to the Study Guide questions.
By Tuesday: Complete identifications on Unit Test Study Guide. Read the handout on Homer and Telegonus.
January 5
Blocks 1 & 4: Review the essay packet carefully and start planning/ outlining your essay tonight. The typed outline is due on Monday. Study for the unit test coming up on Friday.
Block 3: Read Book 22 and answer study guide questions. See January 3 information if you need a lin
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January 4
Blocks 1 & 4: Unit test coming up on Friday, so study! For tomorrow:
1- Foil sheet needs to be done.
2- Read Telegonus paragraph.
3-If you want to earn up to 2 points extra credit, research Robert Johnson the American musician and be prepared to tell the class the details of your findings.
Block 3: Read Book 21 and complete the Study Guide questions for that book. See January 3 information if you need a link to the Study Guide.
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January 3, 2011- Happy New Year!
Blocks 1 & 4: Complete the allegory and foil handouts. (Block 4, the allegory packet is due tomorrow, and the foil sheet is due Wednesday; Block 1, both are due tomorrow.) Also review the "General Review" handout for the Odyssey Unit Test coming up on Friday. Take a peek at the essay topics as well.
Block 3:
Due tomorrow: Read summary of Books 14-20 and complete Study Guide for those books.
Due Wednesday: Complete Book 21 and Study Guide questions.
Due Thursday: Complete Book 22 and Study Guide questions.
Due Friday: Complete Book 23 and Study Guide questions.
Due Monday: Complete Book 24 and Study Guide questions.
Click here for a link to the Books 21-24 Study Guide questions.
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December 23
Blocks 1 & 4: Finish The Odyssey. I know that this may trigger "a deep desire for tears," so keep some tissues handy as you say good-bye to this epic. But wait! You're not ready to say "good-bye" to Homer? Well, this is your lucky day because you have the Books 22-24 Study Guide to complete. (Due Monday, 1/3). Happy New Year and see you soon! If you lost the handout from class, click on this link to print it -- Study Guide .
Block 3: Postcard due on Monday, 1/3. Be sure to follow instructions.
Upcoming work for Block 3-
Monday, 1/3-- in class and for HW: Read summary of Books 14-20 and complete Study Guide for those books.
Tuesday 1/4 - Monday, 1/10 - Read a chapter each night and complete study guide for assigned book. See Study Guide for specific dates.
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December 21 and 22
Blocks 1 & 4: For Wednesday, read Books 20 & 21 and complete study guide questions. Postcards due on Thursday!
Block 3: Reading check tomorrow on Book 13. Postcards due 1/3. Start now!
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December 20
Blocks 1 & 4: Read Book 19 and complete Study Guide questions. See December 13 list for upcoming assignments.
Block 3: Read Book 13 and complete Study Guide for Book 13.
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December 16 + 17
Blocks 1 & 4:
1- Read Books 16-18 and complete Study Guide questions for that section of the Odyssey.
2-Revise polished paragraph. See rubric for checklist. It is due Monday in folder with peer edited draft from Friday and original draft from test. Be sure the peer-edit rubric is attached to the peer-edited draft. Attach the gold rubric to the final draft.
3-See list on December 13 (below) for upcoming assignments.
Block 3:
1- Revised polished paragraph due. See rubric for checklist. It is due Monday in folder with peer edited draft from Friday and original draft from test. Be sure the peer-edit rubric is attached to the peer-edited draft.
2-Due Tuesday: Read Book 13 and answer Study Guide questions.
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December 15, 2010
Blocks 1 & 4- Book 15 and S.G. questions. See list on December 13 for more info.
Block 3 -
1- Work on paragraph and quote weaving. Be sure to email paragraph to yourself so that you can access it to work on it tomorrow. Paragraph is due on Friday for big peer edit.
2- Bring in Study Guide questions for Book 11 (unless you have already handed them in.) Read Book 12 and complete the Study Guide questions by Friday. Start reading now; don't wait until tomorrow night because you'll be working on your paragraph then.
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December 14
Blocks 1 & 4- See list on December 13.
Block 3- Due tomorrow:
1- Pick out the 3 quotes (or more) that ) that you will use in your revised paragraph. Complete the quote chart for those quotes and bring to class tomorrow.
2-Type your polished paragraph and email it to yourself so you can open it in class tomorrow.
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December 13
Blocks 1 & 4- Here's our roadmap for the next 8 class days:
Due 12/14 (Tues.): Nothing officially due. Your revised paragraph is due on Friday, so spend some time on Monday night reviewing and revising your paragraph and selecting your quotes for weaving. Also start reading Books 13 & 14.
Due 12/15 (Wed.): Reading of Books 13 & 14 and Study Guide questions for those books.
Due 12/16 (Thurs.): Reading of Book 15 and Study Guide questions for that book.
Due 12/17 (Fri.): Polished paragraph revised and typed. See rubric. Make sure your quote weaving is ready for prime time.
Due 12/20 (Mon.): Reading of Books 16-18 and Study Guide questions for those books.
Due 12/21 (Tues): Reading of Book 19 and Study Guide questions for that book.
Due 12/22 (Wed.): Reading of Books 20 & 21 and Study Guide questions for those books.
Due 12/23 (Thurs.): Postcards due!
Block 3: Due tomorrow-Read Book 11 and complete Study Guide questions for that book on loose leaf (or type). You do not need to read the catalogue of women (lines 257-377) that appears in this chapter; just know that it is a parade of the ghosts of famous women from mythology.
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December 10
Blocks 1 & 4
By Monday -Read Book 12 and complete Book Sheet. Also, bring in Writing-in -Progress folder.
By 12/23 - Postcards due.
Note-If you were absent this week and/or need a copy of the "Trip to the Underworld" Study Guide, click here.
Block 3: By Tuesday, read Book 11 and answer Study Guide questions for Book 11 (type or write carefully on loose leaf). You do not need to read the catalogue of women (lines 257-377 ) in this chapter, but just know that it is a parade of the ghosts of famous women from mythology. Write down any questions that you have.
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December 9
Blocks 1 & 4: Complete the "Trip to the Underworld" Study Guide. Extra credit presentations for Underworld characters will be made tomorrow.
Block 3: Read Book 10 and answer Study Guide questions for Book 10.
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December 8
Blocks 1 & 4: Read Book 11 and complete the Book Sheet. Extra credit is due if you're interested. Be sure to follow directions.
Block 3: By Friday read Book 10 and complete Study Guide questions for Book 10 on loose leaf.
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December 6 + 7, 2010
Blocks 1 & 4:
Due Tuesday: Read Book 10 and complete Book Sheet.
Due Wednesday: Read and complete the "Verb" and "Who Was Homer" handouts. In order to complete and understand the Verb handout, you should also read pages 71-72 of the SHHS Handbook. If you have lost your handouts, click on the underlined links (above) for copies.
Thursday: Read Book 11 and complete Book Sheet; extra credit due if you're interessted.
December 23 - Postcard! Start thinking now!
Block 3: Read Book 9 and complete Study Guide questions by Wednesday. No need to do "in class" section of the Study Guide. Do the assigned answers on loose leaf so that your answers are legible.
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December 3
Blocks 1 & 4: Read Book 9 and complete the Book Sheet for Book 9. Make sure you can explain the literal facts of Odysseus's 3 adventures in this chapter; think about what these adventures might symbolize on the allegorical level.
Due Tuesday: Read Book 10 and complete Book Sheet for this chapter.
Due Thursday: Read Book 11 and complete Book Sheet.
Block 3: Study for test! Review Study Guides for Books 1-4 and Books 5-8. Also review grammar.
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December 2
Blocks 1 & 4
Due tomorrow: Parody. See handout.
Due Monday: Book 9 and Book Sheet for Bk. 9
Block 3
Due tomorrow: Prepare for MONDAY'S test by TYPING a 10-question practice test on Books 1-8 and the grammar we have learned so far this year. Make sure that at least 2 questions are on grammar. Print out 2 copies-one with answers and one with blanks.
For Monday: STUDY for test.
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December 1
Blocks 1 & 4: Test tomorrow! See Study Guide- links are with yesterday's homework, see below. Parody due on Friday. Follow instructions on handout.
Block 3: Read Book 8 and answer Study Guide questions for Book 8 (typed on separate sheet). Test coming up on Monday!
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November 30
Blocks 1 & 4: Study for Test on Thursday. See pumpkin-colored Test Study Guide. Review "Fun in Phaeacia" Study Guide for questions on Books 6-8.
Due Friday: Typed Parody. Follow instructions on handout.
Block 3: Click for link to Bks 5-8 Study Guide
Due Tomorrow: Read Book 7 and complete identifications and Study Guide questions 1-5 for Book 7. Answers to Study Guide should be typed on separate sheet.
Due Thursday: Read Book 8 and complete Study Guide questions for Book 8.
Test coming up on Monday!
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November 29
Blocks 1 & 4:
By tomorrow- Read Book 8 and complete Book Sheet.
Coming up on Thursday - Study for test on Books 1-8, vocabulary, and grammar.
Due on Friday - Parody due (moved from Thursday because of Band Showcase on Wednesday night).
Block 3
Due Wednesday - Book 7 and all Study Guide questions for Book 7.
Due Thursday - Book 8 and all Study Guide questions for Book 8.
Test coming up on Monday 12/ 6.
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NOVEMBER 22-24
Blocks 1 + 4:
- Due Tuesday, 11/ 23: Read Book 5 and complete Book Sheet for Book 5.
- Due Wednesday, 11/24: Read Book 6 and complete Book Sheet for Book 6.
- Due Monday, 11/29: Read Book 7 and complete Book Sheet for Book 7.
- Due Tuesday, 11/30: read Book 8 and complete Book Sheet for Book 8.
- Due Thursday 12/2: Parody due. See handout for instructions and sample. Also this date is a likely TEST date for test on Books 1-8 of Odyssey.
Block 3:
- Due Tuesday, 11/23: read Book 5, lines 1-190. Type answers to Comprehension Questions 2, 3, and 5 on Book 5 Study Guide.
- Due Wednesday, 11/24: Finish Book 5 and answer identification and Comprehension Questions 4, 6, and 7 from Book 5 Study Guide.
- Due Monday, 11/29: Read Book 6 and complete Study Guide questions for Book 6.
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November 19
Blocks 1 & 5
Due Tuesday: Read Book 5 and complete Book Sheet
Due Wednesday: Read Book 6 and complete Book Sheet.
Block 3:
1- Read Book 4 from lines 1 - 342.
2- Outline the events of this passage by drawing a timeline of key events in this section of Book 5 in the space provided on your Study Guide. (Be sure that you have at least 5 events.)
3- Draw a picture of one scene described in the section, add the quote from the book that goes with the picture, and cite the quote. Be sure the quote is accurate, legible, put in quote marks, and cited correctly. (Od. book number. line numbers)
4- Bring in quiz that was due on Friday, but which I didn't collect.
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November 17 + 18
Blocks 1 & 4: Read Book 4 and complete Book Sheet by Friday. The journal on Helen and Study Guides for Books 2 & 3 are also due. I hope you had time to complete these in class today, and were not so overcome with the sadness of my absence that you were unable to work.
Block 4 also - Complete "Possessives" worksheet and bring in on Friday.
Block 3: All this is due on Friday:
1- FInish Book 1 and answer all questions about Book 1 on pages 3,4, and the top of 5 in your Study Guide.
2-Complete the Journal on Helen.
3- Complete the possessive worksheet (carefully and accurately).
4-Write out the 10 question quiz WITH ANSWERS for Books 1,2, & 3, based on your reading of Book 1 and the summary I gave you of Books 2 & 3. At least half of the questions should be from the summary of Books 2 & 3.
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November 16
Blocks 1 & 4: Read Book 3 and complete Book Sheet.
Block 3: Read Book 1 up to Line 267 (near the top of page 85) and type your answers to these 4 questions:
- What was difficult for you as your read? Give examples and explain.
- Homer's Odyssey starts off with 4 chapters (books) that focus on Telemachus, NOT Odysseus. Think of (and type) one reason why Homer might delay switching to the main character until Book 5.
- Make at least one prediction about Telemachus.
- What disguise does Athena take on in this section?
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November 15
Blocks 1 & 4:
Due tomorrow: Read Book 2 and complete Book Sheet.
Due Wednesday: Read Book 3 and complete Book Sheet.
Due Friday: read Book 4 and complete Book Sheet. (This is a long chapter, so plan ahead.)
Block 3: Look up xenia and type a short, original paragraph describing what it is. Include additional explanation by giving an example of what modern Americans would do differently if the customs of xenia were observed today. Be sure to cite your source.
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November 12
Blocks 1 & 4: Finish Book 1 of the Odyssey. Be sure to write down any questions that you have. Read over the entire packet given to you on Thursday that contains information on epics, samples of the translations of the opening lines of the Odyssey and questions about Book 1. Complete the Study Guide questions for Book 1 that appear on pages 4-6 of the packet. You may write the answers directly on the Study Guide, if you prefer. (There is no need to type these or put them on a separate sheet of paper.)
Block 3: Read pages 211-214 of your Mythology book. Read the worksheet I handed out in class before the test on Friday. The vocabulary listed is to be studied (I give you the correct definitions right on the worksheet. Type your answers to the 13 questions listed.
Check out the Mythology Notes Webpage if you are looking for Study Guides or information from our Mythology Unit (information that sets the BACKGROUND for the Odyssey.
November 11 - THIRD BLOCK TAKE NOTE! YOU WILL BE GOING TO "C" LUNCH TOMORROW!
Blocks 1 & 4:
Due Friday -Look up xenia and type a short, original paragraph describing what it is. Include additional explanation by giving an example of what modern Americans would do differently if the customs of xenia were observed today. Be sure to cite your source.
Due Monday: Read about epics in Bk. 1 packet. Finish Book 1 and complete Study Guide for Bk. 1. Write down all your questions about the reading and bring them into class.
Block 3 : Study for Test tomorrow. See Study Guide.
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November 10
Blocks 1 & 4: See slip handed out in class today. Read pages 211- 214 in Mythology and the Agamemnon/ Allusions handout. Complete the identifications listed on the homework slip.
Block 3: Essay is due tomorrow! Be sure to read, follow, and attach the blue rubric and turn your essay in with your old graded draft in the writing folder. Also, review your study guide and STUDY for your test on Friday.
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November 9
Blocks 1 & 4: Study for Test tomorrow! See Study Guide.
Block 3:
1- Complete the character chart of Greeks vs. Trojans. (I'll post link ot the chart on Mythology Notes Webpage later tonight.)
2- Finish chart of family tree of deities that we started in class. Bring any questions you have about deities to class.
3- Revised essay is due on Thursday. Be sure to edit and correct all targets. Review rubric and edit for consistency in number and person. Bring in SHHS Handbook tomorrow.
4- Study for test on Friday. See Study Guide. (I'll post electonic copy on Mythology Notes Webpage later tonight.)
November 8
Blocks 1 & 4:
1- Read the handout on "Was There a Real Trojan War?"
2- Review for Wednesday's Test; in particular, complete the Web Work Out on reverse side of handout about "Real Trojan War." Bring any questions about this unit into class to discuss.
3- Block 1 only - complete the apostrophe sheet handed out in class.
Block 3
1- Complete Evergreen Practice 7, pages 172-3.
2- Read Part 4 of Trojan War packet. Complete the 5 identifications (including question about the River Styx).
3- Revise essay for targets, especially number consistency and person consistency. Revised essay is due on Thursday.
4-Test coming up on Friday! - Study deities and Trojan War information.
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November 5
Blocks 1 + 4:
1- Due Monday: Type a homework journal on one of the 3 options listed in the handout distributed in class. Click here for a link to the handout.
2- Test coming up on Wednesday. See the Click here for a link to the handout.
Block 3:
Due Monday:
1- Review peer editor comments. Revise and retype paragraph to polish. Staple old draft and peer edit sheet to back of new draft. You will lose credit if you don't follow these instructions.
2- Read Evergreen pages 169-170. about consistency in number. Complete Practice 6 (pages 170-1) sentences 2-10 by writing out the corrected sentences.
Coming up next week:
3- Read essay comments carefully and follow directions on blue rubric. Begin revision of essay. Essay is due Thursday!
4- Test on Friday on Trojan War, deities, title punctuation and consistence in number.
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November 3 + 4
Blocks 1 & 4:
Due Thursday-
1- Complete the Who's Who Chart based on info in Chapter 13 of Mythology.
2- Write 10 questions based on the deity presentations and answer them. These should reflect a fair level of challenge and require thinking on the knowledge or comprehension level. PLEASE write or type these on a separate sheet of paper--not on the reverse side of the chart.
Due Friday:
BLOCK 1 ONLY: Complete HW section on possessive sheet.
BOTH BLOCKS: Read Chapter 14 of Mythology and answer questions 24-31 in the Study Guide.
Extra Credit Oppt.: This is due Friday as well, if you're interested. Be sure to read directions on the handout carefully.
Block 3:
Due Thursday: Review your notes on deities and the Torhan War reading (so far). TYPE a test that has 15 questions based on this information. Print out 2 copies of the test--one with answers and one without the answers. Bring in both tomorrow.
Due Friday: Read Part 3 of Trojan War packet. Write out the definitions and parts of speech of the 6 vocabulary words. Type a polished paragraph in which you answer this question and back up your answer with proof from your reading and logical, developed analysis that is clear and convincing:
Who better fits the name "hero": Achilles or Hector?
Be sure your paragraph is edited and double spaced. It needs a topic sentence and closure sentence and will be graded on a scale from 0 to 10 for focus, content, organization, style, and editing.
Due next Thursday (11/11): Final draft of essay
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November 1
Blocks 1 & 4:
1- Final draft of summer reading essay is due. Follow and attach the rubric. It will be turned in with writing folder and old graded draft.
2- Read Mythology 191-200. Answer questions 16-23 from study guide. Answers are to be written (or typed) on a separate page. Write down any questions you have about the reading.
3- If you haven't yet presented your deity posters and information, review your notes to be prepared.
Block 3: Read Part 2 of the Trojan War packet and complete the identification and vocabulary words.
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October 28 & 29 Happy Halloween!
Blocks 1 & 4
- Click here for a copy of the Trojan War Study Guide (Honors).
Due Friday (10/29): Write or type definition and part of speech for each vocabulary word at top of first page of Trojan War Study Guide. Read instructions on Study Guide carefully.
Due Monday (11/1): Read Mythology, pages 185-190 ( to the bottom of the page), about the legends surrounding the Trojan War. Write down any questions you have. Answer questions 1-15 listed in the Trojan War packet. Be sure to follow all instructions given in the Study Guide. Note: all answers to Trojan War Study Guide need to be written or typed on separate paper, so that they can be collected.
Due Wednesday (11/3):
1-Read Mythology, pages 190-200 to the end of Chapter 13. This reading summarizes the story contained in Homer's Iliad. Write down any questions that you have. Answer questions 16-23 listed in the Study Guide.
2- Final draft of ESSAY is due Wednesday! Be sure to follow and attach blue rubric, and read over all recent handouts on funnel introductions, quote weaving, and precise word choice prior to doing your final edits.
Block 3:
Due Friday (10/29): Work on your own presentation if you did not present today. Study notes from today's presentations.
Due Monday (11/1):
1- Read Part One of the Trojan War Packet. Underline and highlight as your read. Write down any questions that you have.
2-Write out or type the vocabulary, identifications, and answers to questions 1 & 2 that are listed at the end of Part One. This must go on a separate sheet of paper, NOT right in the packet. You should not complete the "Going Beyond the Myth" question after question 2.
3- If you're interested, complete one of the 3 extra credit assignments listed at the end of Part One.
STUDY NOTES from deity presentations--we will have a quiz on this information!
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October 27
Block 1: Carefully read the sheet about Funnels Gone Wrong. Be ready to lead a class discussion on the 2 questions in the "call outs." Apply the rules/ guidelines to YOUR essay as you revise it. Remember, the essay revision is due on 11/3. Also, the presentations will continue.
Block 3:
1- Read/ study the class handout on title punctuation and capitalization. Complete the HW practice; it's worth 10 points, but to earn full credit, it has to be accurate.
2- Presentations are due tomorrow. Be sure you are ready.
Block 4: Quiz on parts of speech tomorrow. Study! Also, the presentations will continue.
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October 26
Blocks 1 & 4
1- Review/ study the transition rules presented on p. 20 of the SHHS Handbook and apply those rules to your essay. If you have questions, be sure to raise them in class tomorrow.
2-Review/study the title capitalization and punctuation rules on the class handout. Apply these rules to all titles that appear in your essay (the essay's title, titles in the essay's text, or titles on the essay's Works Cited page). ALSO complete the HW practice on the reverse side (p.2) of the handout.
3-Review/ prepare for your presentation.
Block 4, Take Note: Quiz coming up on parts of speech. I may have to move this to Thursday because marching band will be out on Friday.
Block 3: Be sure to read Mythology on your specific deities for your presentation. Everyone in the class should read pages 24-25, and 44-45. In addition, you should read the following:
-if your group is assigned Dionysus, read pages 55-64.
-if your group is assigned the Muses, read pages 37-38.
-for all other deities, your group should read the specific section on your deity in pages 27-35.
Presentations begin on Thursday. Your posters and source list must be done by Thursday at the start of class. Your typed handout must be done by the end of tomorrow's class. MAKE SURE THAT YOU HAVE READ THE HANDOUT CAREFULLY AND COVERED ALL PARTS OF THE ASSIGNMENT.
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October 25
Block 1:
1- Study for test on parts of speech tomorrow.
2- Begin to revise essay for targets. Be sure to review essay comments carefully and schedule conference if necessary. Final draft is due 11/3.
3- Review/ rehearse your presentation.
Block 3:
1- Study for test on vocabulary and parts of speech tomorrow.
2- Continue to work on deity research. Read Mythology text sections on your deities. Make sure you are trying to learn as much about your deity as possible. Be an expert!
Block 4:
1- Begin to revise essay for targets. Be sure to review essay comments carefully and schedule conference if necessary. Final draft is due on 11/3.
2- Review and rehearse your presentation on the Greek deities.
3- Quiz on parts of speech on Friday. Use the pretest we did today to plan what you need to study. Read over the "Parts of Speech" section of the SHHS Handbook.
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October 22
Blocks 1 & 4:
1- Deity Presentations begin Monday. You need to have the following ready:
A. Your charts
B. Your handout
C. Your list of sources
D. Your story to tell to the class
Remember, you're the expert so make sure that you KNOW all the facts given about your deities in the Mythology text, and that you really have a sense of the personality and reputation of your deities. Rehearse to make sure your presentation is as smooth, organized, and informative as it can be.
2- BLOCK 1 only: Quiz on Parts of Speech on Tuesday. (Block 4, your quiz will be later in the week, after we review a bit more. It would be a good idea to start studying NOW.)
Block 3:
1-By Monday at the start of class, each group must complete all the required information on your Deity Worksheets for each deity you were assigned.
2- Quiz on parts of Speech and vocabulary on Tuesday. Study!
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October 21
Blocks 1 & 4: Work on Mythology Project. Be sure your research is finished by the start of class tomorrow. The reports begin on Monday. For more information, go to the Mythology Notes Web page link in the left hand top menu.
Block 3
1-ESSAY DUE tomorrow in folder with rubric. Follow all directions on rubric.
2- Read Mythology Group Assignment handout carefully. Begin research if you have the time. Bring Mythology book into class tomorrow.
QUIZ on Parts of Speech and vocabulary is postponed until Tuesday. If you need help with this, take the time to see me during 5th block tomorrow or Monday.
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October 20
Block 1:
1-Carefully read the Mythology Group Assignment packet. Begin to collect ideas and notes for this project. The Deity Worksheet (the 2nd page of the packet) needs to be completed by Friday at the beginning of class. You will have the entire block tomorrow to work on the Deity Worksheet, and you will have MOST of the block on Friday to complete the chart for the class presentation, to type the handout, and to choose your story to narrate. In order to be ready to complete these tasks on Friday, the Deity Worksheet needs to be completed by each group member before the start of Friday's class.
2- Finish labelling the even numbered sentences on the final page of the Parts of Speech packet.
Block 3:
1- First graded draft of essay due Friday in folder with all other drafts, outline, peer edit sheets, and rubric. Tonight be sure to add necessary transition works (p. 20 of the Handbook), to self-edit your conclusion, and to format the essay correctly. (See pages 49-51 of the Handbook.)
2- Label sentences 1,2, & 3 on the final page in the Parts of Speech packet by following the directions given.
3- Quiz coming up on Friday on Parts of Speech.
Block 4:
1- See assignment #1 under Block 1's homework above.
2- Label sentences 1,2, & 3 on the final page in the Parts of Speech packet by following the directions given on that page.
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October 19
Block 1
1- Label sentences 1,3, & 5 on the final page of the Parts of Speech packet by following the 4 "Application" directions given on that page.
2- Begin your research on your assigned deities by reading the information given about your deities in pages 24-40, 44-46, and 55-64 of your Mythology book.
3- Be sure to review and bring in your notes about the Greek creation myth.
Block 3: Revise your essay's introduction paragraph, draft your conclusion paragraph based on the information at pages 16-17 of the Handbook, and add a creative, relevant title. TYPE all this in a NEW DRAFT that you bring in tomorrow. Also study parts of speech for quiz on Friday.
Block 4:
1- Complete Parts 5 & 6 of the Parts of Speech packet EXCEPT for Question 4 in the "Prepositions" section of Part 5. Review the Handbook 68-69 if you need help answering any of these questions.
2- See #2 listed under Block 1's homework for tonight.
3- See #3 listed under Block 1's homework for tonight.
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October 18
Block 1:
1-Complete Parts 5 + 6 of the Parts of Speech packet EXCEPT for Question 4 and the Power Point Notes in the Preposition section of the packet.
2-Review your notes on the weekend reading assignment.
3- Be prepared for questions on 1984.
Block 3:
1- Revise Body Paragraph 3 (and take yet another look at BP1 + 2). Draft funnel introduction for essay based on Handbook guidelines (pages 14-15) and our discussion today. TYPE A NEW DRAFT that has the first 4 paragraphs of your essay and bring to class tomorrow.
2-Quiz coming up on vocabulary and parts of speech (Thursday or Friday).
Block 4: See HW slip from Friday for mythology reading.
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October 15
Block 1: See homework slip. Click here if you lost the slip and need a new copy.
Block 3:
1-New TYPED draft due. This one will have your draft of BP3 and the revised versions of BP1 and BP2 all together. Be sure all of the body paragraphs have the necessary 6 elements.
2-A quiz is coming up next week, so you should review the Bingo sheet we used in class today for terms and vocabulary you need to know. Also start studying parts of speech.
Block 4 - Quiz on Monday. See specifics discussed in homework posted for 10/14. Presentation on 1984 will continue on Monday as well. Homework assignment due Tuesday was distributed on a slip today. Click here if you lost the slip and need a new copy.
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October 14
Blocks 1 & 4: Study for quiz on CCW's, parts of speech (Part 2 only), book talk discussions, and vocabulary from the China article. Block 1, your quiz will be tomorrow; Block 4 will have its quiz on Monday. If you need to review the vocabulary and terms from the China article, you can access the article by clicking here, and if you want a review sheet on the terms and vocabulary, click here.
Block 3: Revise Body Paragraph 1 by considering peer editor's comments and doing your own self-edit. Draft Body Paragraph 2, following the guidelines for body paragraphs that we have discussed. Make sure it has all 6 elements of a good body paragraph. Type your revised BP1 and your well-written BP 2 together in a NEW TYPED DRAFT that you bring in tomorrow.
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October 13
Blocks 1 & 4: Another easy night in homework land! Complete parts 3 + 4 of your Parts of Speech handout. Be ready to apply the terms in class. Tragically, there is another proofreading mistake in the Handbook for this reading. Can you find it?
Quiz coming up on Friday/ Monday for CCW's, parts of speech, vocabulary from China article, and the book talks.
Block 3: Draft and type Body Paragraph 1 of your summer reading essay. Be sure to follow the guidelines and models that we have discussed, especially the model of the 6 parts of a body paragraph. Make sure yours is as well developed and has all 6 parts to it.
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October 12
Blocks 1 & 4: Easy night in homework land! Complete Parts 1 + 2 of your Parts of Speech handout. Write down any questions. Be ready to apply the terms in class.
CAVEAT! QUIZ coming up on Friday or Monday on Book Talks, vocabulary from the China article, CCW's, and parts of speech covered from now until Thursday.
Block 3:
1- Complete the adverb section of the Parts of Speech handout
2- Begin drafting your first Body Paragraph for your essay. make sure the body paragraph has all 6 elements of a good body paragraph that we reviewed on the Content handout today in class.
NOTE: If you didn't turn in your revised outline, you're late and need to stay during lunch tomorrow to review your outline with me.
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October 11, 2010
Blocks 1 & 4: Revise and polish essay. Review and attach yellow rubric to top of essay. (Use the rubric as your checklist.) You will have to turn in your essay IN your Writing-in-Progress folder, along with all your drafts, peer editor sheets, and outline.
Block 3:
1- If necessary, revise and retype outline. Be sure your MSPS are logical divisions of your argument, and that your sub-arguments listed under each MSP logically fit under the MSP and do not overlap with other sub-arguments.
2- Complete the "Verbs" section of your Parts of Speech packet (Part 3). Use the Handbook to help answer the questions.
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October 8
Blocks 1 & 4:
1-Revise and polish essay. Use the checklist in the Handbook at pages 8 & 9. Add engaging/ appealing title. We will work on MLA citation on Monday. Graded draft will be collected on Tuesday. Review rubric carefully and attach to the draft to be graded.
2- Book Talks on Monday- Make sure you are ready!
Block 3:
Complete Part 2 of Part of Speech handout on Nouns, Adjectives, Pronouns, and Antecedents. Use Handbook on Parts of Speech to check your answers.If you didn''t turn in your typed outline, it's overdue! See prompt and form.
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October 7
Blocks 1 & 4:
1-NEW TYPED DRAFT DUE TOMORROW! Revise conclusion and body paragraphs based on peer editor's comments. Expand introductory paragraph by writing a funnel introduction to your essay. (See Handbook, p. 14-15).
2- Book talks begin tomorrow. Be ready.
Block 3: Type outline according to instructions in prompt packet. Be sure your MSP's don't overlap (repeat ideas), and be sure that the arguments in the MSP's are broad enough to yield "beefy" paragraphs. The typed outline needs to be ready at the start of class.
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October 6
Blocks 1 & 4: 1- NEW DRAFT DUE TOMORROW! Revise body paragraphs based on your own self-edit as well as your peer editor's comments. Re-draft an expanded conclusion based on information and suggested structure in Handbook, page 17. Have the new typed draft ready for peer edit tomorrow at the start of class.2- Book talks begin Friday. (I know I have lost all credibility on this!)
4th Block- Write CCW definitions and original sentences for each pair/ trio that you missed on the pretest. This is due tomorrow and needs to be legible and proofread.
Block 3: Read prompt packet carefully! Bring in any questions about the outline or prompt. Typed outline is due on Friday. *****
October 5
Blocks 1 + 4: Draft essay following the checklist on pages 7-8 of your SHHS Handbook. Typed draft is due tomorrow at the start of class. IF you need to print it out, you must do so BEFORE class begins. Good luck with the writing. Do your best.
Block 3: Poster on essay structure due tomorrow. See HW handout from last Thursday for details.
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October 4
Blocks 1 + 4:1- Draft essay following the checklist on pages 7-8 of your SHHS Handbook. Typed draft is due on Wednesday. 2-Be sure to bring in your 2nd summer reading text.3-First Block only: If you had any errors on your CCW pretest, for each pair or trio that you made a mistake on, you must write out the definitions of the words in each pair (or trio) and write an original sentence for each word in the pairs (or trios). This is due tomorrow.
Block 3:Poster for essay structure due on Wednesday. This is worth 10 points. Make sure the poster is accurate, proofread, visual, and effective as way to communicate essay structure. See handout for details.
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October 1
Blocks 1 & 4: Revise outline if necessary. Begin drafting the essay following the checklist on pages 7-8 of your SHHS Handbook. Draft is due on Wednesday. Be sure to bring in your 2d summer reading text.
Block 3: Type a journal in which you answer the question: "What are the benefits of having the habit of reading?" In your response, identify and analyze as many benefits of reading as you can. Be sure to comment on your personal connections - Are you a reader? Why or why not? In the past did you read for pleasure more or less than you do now? What changed?Note: The assignment to work on the poster on essay structure is now due on Wednesday.
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September 30
Blocks 1 & 4(NIght Band!): Study the CCW list for your pretest tomorrow. Also collect your ideas for your book talk. Review the rubric and the assignment carefully.
Block 3: See handout from class today.
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September 29
Blocks 1 & 4:1- Revise and retype outline (unless you have already turned it in). Use the peer edit sheet as a checklist to measure the quality of your outline.2-Bring in your second summer reading text.3-Review yourCCW sheet. Make sure you understand the distinction between the words in each pair or trio. Look up words that you are unsure of.
Block 3:Read the article on China's education system. Complete/ TYPE the homework assignment described at the end of the article.
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September 28
Blocks 1 & 4: Re-read pages 1-6 of the SHHS Handbook and pages 246-8 of Evergreen. Be sure to know the terms discussed and be prepared for a reading check on this material. These readings introduce and discuss many of the concepts that are fundamental to an understanding of persuasive and informational writing.
Outlines are now due on Thursday at the latest, so begin revising now if you are seeing that yours is not as "on target" as it should be. If you think yours is fine at the end of tomorrow's class, you may turn it in for a grade at that time. Otherwise, you will have to turn it in on Thursday.
Block 3
Due Tomorrow = Look at your chart for summer reading pros and cons. Make sure that your chart has AT LEAST 5 positve effects of required summer reading, 5 negative effects of excessive assignments, and 2 negative effects of any amount of assignments. ALSO your presentations start tomorrow, so review your notes and rubric, and put on your game face.
Due Thursday = Read the article on China and complete the 9/23 homework assignment that is described on the reverse side of the handout. Note that it must be typed!
*****September 24 & 27
School photos on Tuesday. Be sure to complete and bring in your order form.Blocks 1 & 4:TYPED outline due. Follow format provided in packet. Be sure to read over Friday's handouts before you finalize this outline. If you need help, be sure to see me during 5th block.Block 3: Read NY Times article. Take notes; make comments on the handout; be prepared to discuss.Due Monday: Write out accurate definitions for vocabulary words on NYTimes handout.Due Tuesday: Type answers to questions 1 + 2. Answer question 3 by completing chart attached to handout.
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September 23School photos will be taken Tuesday, 9/28! Practice your smile this weekend, and be sure to bring in your order form and payment on Tuesday.
Blocks 1 & 4:
1- Read article on education in China and complete the 3 tasks listed at the end of the article (vocabulary and 2 responses.) The response to the author (task 3) should be typed.
2- Be sure to bring in your second (non-Pi) summer reading text.
Block 3: Study for quiz tomorrow. See study guide for checklist of what will be tested.
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September 22Blocks 1 & 4:1- Study for quiz tomorrow. See yesterday's vocabulary warm up for checklist. 2- Read information in SHHS Handbook 1-6 about thesis-based essays noted in the essay prompt. Be sure that you understand and could explain the bolded or italicized items in the Handbook reading, especially thesis, pre-thesis, re-thesis, MSP, preview of support, audience, and purpose.Block 3:1- Revise your paragraph for the last time. Review the white rubric given to you in class today and make sure your paragraph contains all the items on the list. Be sure to turn in the paragraph in your writing folder with all your prior drafts and peer edit sheets.2- Study for your quiz on Friday. Review your study guide. *****September 21Blocks 1 + 4: 1- Read essay prompt carefully.2- Read Washington Post article on summer homework. Take notes. Add new arguments to your chart on the pros and cons of assigned summer reading.3- After reading the Post article, write or type your response to the following: (a) Sum up the central idea of the article in 3-5 sentences(b) How have attitudes toward summer reading changed since 2002? Caveat: Quiz coming up on Thursday! See list of topics on today's vocabulary review sheet.Block 3Revise, polish, retype your paragraph on FL-B character: Be sure to consider:1-Rules of Academic Writing handout. Apply to your paragraph.2- your peer editor's comments3- your own critical judgment using the peer editor sheet as a guide.On your new typed draft, highlight the additions that you have made since the last draft.Write out sentences for 2d column of CCW words. Do this on a separate paper--not on the CCW handout sheet. Proofread your writing.If you made any errors on the CCW pretest for Column 1 words, you need to complete the Evergreen practice for each word you missed. Complete instructions are on the slip attached to your CCW pretest. If you had no errors on the pretest, you do not need to do this--just study for the quiz on Friday.Quiz on Friday - Review Study Guide. *****September 20
Blocks 1 + 4:Due tomorrow =
1-Read NYTimes article on summer reading. Make margin notes. Be prepared to discuss.
2- Write out definitions for the words listed on second page of handout. You may do this directly on the handout.
3- Write or type (on separate paper) your answers to questions 1-6. Make sure your answers are clear, legible, accurate, fully developed, and proofread. Note that Question 3's answer should be written on the chart attached as the final page.
Block 3
Due tomorrow = Type your polished paragraph following the instructions on the golden sheet in your Writing-in-Progress folder. Make sure that you have all 13 elements listed in the model that was handed out today.
Due Wednesday = Write out sentences for CCw's in the 2nd column of your CCW handout. You will also have to revise your paragraph--stay tuned for instructions on this.
Quiz coming up on Thursday or Friday on vocabulary, literary elements, and CCW's!
******September 16 + 17Blocks 1 + 4: Due Monday - Type Weekend Assignment on Voice. See Literary Elements worksheet.Block 3: Due Monday =1- Write a sentence for each of the CCW words listed on column 1 of your worksheet.2- Read over the prompt for the polished paragraph on character analysis in F.L.B. Complete the brainstorming sheet with care and accuracy. Good effort at this point WILL pay off next week! *****September 15Blocks 1 & 4: Complete the Literary Elements worksheet EXCEPT for the "Weekend Assignment." All questions apply to Life of Pi.Be ready to support you answers in class tomorrow.Block 3: Complete the Elements of Literature worksheet to the end of the questions on characters. Stop before "Theme." Be ready to support your answers in class. Study your vocabulary and the literary terms on this sheet. Quiz on these will be next week. *****
September 14ALL BLOCKS: Homework for tomorrow (Wednesday) is posted under yesterday's date (below). Heads up, Blocks 1+4! Start thinking about your position on which story is the TRUE story in L.o.P., which story is the BETTER story, and what message Martel is trying to communicate when he presents this choice to the reader. *****September 13Blocks 1 + 4Due tomorrow: Write or type original sentences for your 10 new vocabulary words. Be sure to use each word in context. Underline the word. Study your words. Due Wednesday (start today): Revise your paragraph on how the term "bildungsroman" relates to Life of Pi. Follow the checklist that was given out in class. Be sure to staple the old draft to the new draft and the checklist. If you need help or have questions about your paragraph, be sure to see me after school or at lunch.Block 1 take note -- I will collect your HW journal after we discuss it tomorrow! Be sure that you have it.Block 3Due tomorrow: Write or type original sentences for your 11 new vocabulary words (including the bonus: "schadenfreude"). Be sure to use each word in context. Underline the word.
