TODAY IN CLASS...

Today will be the last class period to work on your Diamonds in the Shadow research rough draft.  We'll also look at a sample rough draft and discuss in-text citations.

HOMEWORK/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Diamonds in the Shadow research rough draft - due Tuesday, May 15

TODAY IN CLASS...

We'll begin working on your literature circle projects.  Be sure you CAREFULLY review the requirements with your group members. 

We will also review the Research and Documentation Online website to help with your research and Works Cited page.

HOMEWORK/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Vocabulary test - Monday, May 21

Literature circle projects - due Wednesday, May 23 and Thursday, May 24

TODAY IN CLASS...

We'll go over comments and reminders for your last literature circle meeting.  You will then have time to read and work on your final response log.  At the end of class, you'll complete a brief reflection evaluating your performance in the first 2 literature circles and your plan to continue improving participation in our last lit circle meeting tomorrow.

HOMEWORK/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Literature circle #3 - Thursday, May 10

Bring your SSR book for Friday, May 11 

TODAY IN CLASS...

We'll go over the assignment for your literature circle final project.  Click here for a copy of the assignment.   You'll have some time to get together with your literature circle group to divide up the project requirements.  With the remaining time, we'll read and work on response logs.

HOMEWORK/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Literature circle #3 - Thursday, May 10

TODAY IN CLASS...

We'll be in the library today so you can finish your research outline.

HOMEWORK/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Research outline - due Tuesday, May 8

TODAY IN CLASS...

We spent the class period reading and working on response logs for your final literature circle.

HOMEWORK/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Literature circle #3 - Thursday, May 10 

TODAY IN CLASS...

We'll complete vocabulary chapter 26.  When you finish the chapter, continue working on your research outline.  We'll check in and go over the vocabulary chapter at the end of class.  If you missed class, pick up your vocabulary book when you return and complete chapter 26.

HOMEWORK/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Research outline - due Tuesday, May 8

TODAY IN CLASS...

We'll complete vocabulary lesson 33.  When you finish, you need to read your lit circle book or SSR book of your choice.  We'll go check in and review the lesson at the end of the period.  If you missed class, pick up your vocabulary book and a glossary when you return so you can complete lesson 33.

HOMEWORK/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Literature circle #3 -  Thursday, May 10 

TODAY IN CLASS...

We will begin working on the outline for your Diamonds in the Shadow research.  You can access the document from the handout file or by clicking here.

HOMEWORK/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Research outline - due Monday, May 7

TODAY IN CLASS...

We'll hold our second literature circle meeting today.  Be sure to turn in your response logs at the conclusion of your discussion.  If you missed class, pick up the make-up assignment when you return.

HOMEWORK/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Bring your SSR book - Friday, May 4

Literature circle #3 - Thursday, May 10

TODAY IN CLASS...

Happy two-hour delay day!  We will discuss how to develop effective thesis statements.  Click here for the handout.   We'll also take a look at some sample thesis statements and work on revising them. 

HOMEWORK/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Research outline - due Monday, May 7

TODAY IN CLASS...

Happy two-hour delay day!  We'll spend the shortened period reading and working on response logs in preparation for your second literature circle.

HOMEWORK/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Literature circle #2 - Thursday, May 3

Bring your SSR book for Friday, May 4 

TODAY IN CLASS...

We wrapped up our study of War Dance and completed the film response.

HOMEWORK/ANNOUNCEMENTS

War Dance film response and notes - due Wednesday, May 2 

TODAY IN CLASS...

We'll finished watching War Dance and completed the film notes.  With the rest of the period, we worked on the film response.

HOMEWORK/ANNOUNCEMENTS

War Dance film response - due Wednesday, May 2

TODAY IN CLASS...

With a partner from your lit circle group, we'll do an activity called "Written Conversations." This activity will help continue to build your critical analysis of your lit circle book.  If time allows, we'll read and work on reading response logs.

HOMEWORK/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Literature circle #2 - Thursday, May 3

TODAY IN CLASS...

You'll work with a partner from your literature circle group to develop a list of good and bad questions, along with their characteristics, for discussing your book.  With the remaining time, we will read.

HOMEWORK/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Literature circle #2 - Thursday, May 3

TODAY IN CLASS...

We'll complete vocabulary chapter 25.  If you finish the chapter before we're ready to go over the answers, you need to begin working on your War Dance film response.  We'll check in and go over the vocabulary answers at the end of class.  If you were absent, be sure to pick up your vocabulary book and complete chapter 25 when you return to class.

HOMEWORK/ANNOUNCEMENTS

War Dance film response - due Tuesday,  May 1

TODAY IN CLASS...

We'll complete vocabulary lesson 32 today.  You should read your lit circle or SSR book when you finish the lesson.  We'll check in and go over the answers at the end of class.  If you are absent, be sure to pick up your vocabulary book and a glossary when you return to class. 

HOMEWORK/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Prepare for literature circle #2 - Thursday, May 3

TODAY IN CLASS...

We'll continue viewing War Dance.  We will also discuss the writing response you'll complete at the conclusion of the film.  Click here for a copy of the assignment.

HOMEWORK/ANNOUNCEMENTS

War Dance film response - due Tuesday, May 1

TODAY IN CLASS...

We'll conduct our first literature circle.  Be sure to turn in your reading response log at the conclusion of today's discussion.  If you missed class, see me for the make-up assignment. 

HOMEWORK/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Bring your SSR book to class for Friday, April 27

Literature circle #2 - Thursday, May 3

TODAY IN CLASS...

We will begin wathcing the film War Dance.  Click here for a copy of the film notes.  If you missed class, see me to arrange a time to watch the first part of the film.

HOMEWORK/ANNOUNCEMENTS

War Dance film response - due Tuesday, May 1

TODAY IN CLASS...

We'll meet with lit circle groups briefly to practice using Audicity, the program with which you'll record your discussions.  You will then have time to read and work on your response logs for tomorrow's lit circle.  You can click here for a response log sample.

HOMEWORK/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Literature circle #1 - Thursday, April 26 

TODAY IN CLASS...

Passage journals and research notes were collected.  We then discussed the end of Diamonds in the Shadow using these discussion questions. 

HOMEWORK/ANNOUNCEMENTS

None!

TODAY IN CLASS...

We'll take the first part of class to finish our Things Fall Apart Socratic seminar.  You will then have time to read your literature circle book and work on your reading response log for lit circle #1.  Click here to see a sample response log.

HOMEWORK/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Literature circle #1 - Thursday, April 26

TODAY IN CLASS...

This will be your last day to work on your research article Cornell notes.  Click here to access the instructions and a sample set of notes.  You can also use this time to read Diamonds in the Shadow and work on your last set of passage journals.

HOMEWORK/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Research article Cornell notes - due Tuesday, April 24

Diamonds in the Shadow chapters 12-14 passage journals - due Tuesday, April 24

TODAY IN CLASS...

We'll conduct our Things Fall Apart Socratic seminar.  

HOMEWORK/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Literature circle #1 - Thursday, April 26 

TODAY IN CLASS...

You will take the chapters 19-23 vocabulary test.  When you finish the test, you need to work on your Cornell notes or Diamonds in the Shadow passage journals for chapters 12-14.

HOMEWORK/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Diamonds in the Shadow chapters 12-14 passage journals - due Tuesday, April 24

TODAY IN CLASS...

We completed vocabulary lesson 28.  If you were absent, be sure to pick up your vocab book and a glossary when you return to class. 

HOMEWORK/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Things Fall Apart Socratic seminar - Monday, April 23

Literature circle #1 - Thursday, April 26

TODAY IN CLASS...

We continued working on our research article Cornell notes.  Click here for the instructions and a sample set of notes. 

HOMEWORK/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Vocabulary chapters 19-23 test - Friday, April 20

Diamonds in the Shadow chapters 12-14 passage journals - due Tuesday, April 24

TODAY IN CLASS...

We'll take the first 20 minutes of today's class to meet with your literature circle groups.  During this meeting, you need to discuss the pre-reading research notes you completed.  Turn in your research notes after your discussion.  We'll spend the rest of the period reading.

HOMEWORK/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Things Fall Apart Socratic seminar - Monday, April 23 

Literature circle #1 - Thursday, April 26

TODAY IN CLASS...

We will discuss the Cornell notes strategy, and you'll use this method to take notes on your 3 Diamonds in the Shadow research articles.  Click here for the instructions and a sample set of Cornell notes. 

HOMEWORK/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Chapters 19-23 vocabulary test - Friday, April 20

Diamonds in the Shadow chapters 12-14 passage journals - due Tuesday, April 24

TODAY IN CLASS...

1.  Collect Things Fall Apart chapters 23-25 discussion questions.

2.  Go over discussion questions for Things Fall Apart Socratic seminar.

3.  Review requirements for lit circle reading response logs.  Click here to see the sample.

4.  Read your lit circle book.

HOMEWORK/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Lit circle book pre-reading research - due Thursday, April 19

Things Fall Apart Socratic seminar - Monday, April 23

TODAY IN CLASS...

We'll discuss Diamonds in the Shadow chapters 8-11.  To do this, you'll first create 4 questions using these guidelines.  You'll then get into small groups to discuss your questions.

HOMEWORK/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Vocabulary chapters 19-23 test - Friday, April 20

Diamonds in the Shadow chapters 12-14 passage journals - due Monday, April 23 

TODAY IN CLASS...

We'll use today's class as a work day.  You need to be working on one of the following:

1.  Read Things Fall Apart and finish discussion questions for chapters 23-25

2.  Work on the pre-reading research for your lit circle book (click here for the assignment). 

3.  Begin reading your lit circle book (be sure you look at the instructions for response logs before you begin).

HOMEWORK/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Things Fall Apart chapters 23-25 - due Wednesday, April 18

Lit circle book pre-reading research - due Thursday, April 19

TODAY IN CLASS...

We'll use this class period to catch up on reading Diamonds in the Shadow and completing missing assignments.  You need to be working on one of the following:

1.  Complete missing assignments (see grade sheet).

2.  Read Diamonds in the Shadow.

3.  Work on final set of passage journals for Diamonds in the Shadow chapters 12-14.

4.  Study for your test over vocabulary chapters 19-23.

HOMEWORK/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Vocabulary chapters 19-23 test - Friday, April 20

Diamonds in the Shadow chapters 12-14 passage journals - due Monday, April 23

TODAY IN CLASS...

Collect Things Fall Apart chapters 20-22 discussion questions.  You'll meet with your literature circle groups briefly to decide on reading requirements for each lit circle meeting.  You will then complete pre-reading research for your book.  Click here to access the assignment.

HOMEWORK/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Things Fall Apart chapters 23-25 (end of the book) - due Wednesday, April 18

Lit circle book pre-reading research - due Thursday, April 19

TODAY IN CLASS...

We'll check in and go over the review assignment for vocabulary chapters 19-23.  We will then finish watching Rain in a Dry Land.  You'll have time to finish up your film notes and read Diamonds in the Shadow.

HOMEWORK/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Diamonds in the Shadow chapters 8-11 passage journals - due Monday, April 16 

TODAY IN CLASS...

We discussed the portion of the film we viewed on Wednesday and continued with Rain in a Dry Land.  If you missed class, see me to arrange a time to make up the film.

HOMEWORK/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Vocabulary chapters 19-23 review and chapter 24 extra credit - due Friday, April 13

Diamonds in the Shadow chapters 8-11 passage journals - due Monday, April 16

TODAY IN CLASS...

We began viewing the film Rain in a Dry Land.  Click here for the instructions for the notes you'll take as you watch the film.

HOMEWORK/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Vocabulary chapters 19-23 review and chapter 24 extra credit - due Friday, April 13

TODAY IN CLASS...

We'll complete vocabulary lesson 22.  If you finish the lesson before we're ready to go over the answers, READ!  

HOMEWORK/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Things Fall Apart chapters 20-22 - due Monday, April 16 

Literature circle book - due Monday, April 16

TODAY IN CLASS...

You're literature circle groups will meet to brainstorm expectations for an effective discussion of literature.  We'll then discuss Part 2 of Things Fall Apart and collect your discussion questions.

HOMEWORK/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Bring your SSR book for Friday, April 13

Literature circle book - due Monday, April 16

Things Fall Apart chapters 20-22 - due Monday, April 16

TODAY IN CLASS...

You will have the class period to read Things Fall Apart and work on the discussion questions for chapters 14-19.

HOMEWORK/ANNOUNCEMENTS 

Things Fall Apart chapters 14-19 - due Thursday, April 12

Literature circle book due Monday, April 16

TODAY IN CLASS...

You will get new seats!  We'll then go over the review assignment for vocabulary chapters 19-23.  You will also have time in class today to read Diamonds in the Shadow, work on your next passage journals, or work on the vocabulary review assignment.

HOMEWORK/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Vocabulary chapters 19-23 review assignment (pages 134-140) and chapter 24 extra credit (pages 130-133) - due Friday, April 13

Diamonds in the Shadow chapters 8-11 passage journals - due Monday, April 16

TODAY IN CLASS...

You will meet with your literature circle groups for the first time and complete a "Getting Acquainted" activity!  You will then have time to read Things Fall Apart.

HOMEWORK/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Things Fall Apart chapters 14-19 - due Thursday, April 12

Literature circle book - due Monday, April 16 

TODAY IN CLASS...

We'll begin discussing the difference between cultures in Diamonds in the Shadow.  Click here to access the chart and a sample.  If time allows after our discussion, you will read and work on passage journals.

HOMEWORK/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Diamonds in the Shadow chapters 5-7 passage journals - due Friday, March 30 

TODAY IN CLASS...

Things Fall Apart chapter 7-13 discussion questions will be collected.  We will then finish our discussion of Okonkwo and, using the discussion starters on your desk, we'll talk about Part 1 of the book.

HOMEWORK/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Bring your SSR book for Friday, March 30

Literature circle book due in class - Monday, April 16

TODAY IN CLASS...

We'll review the instructions for passage journals and the example we wrote in class on Tuesday.  You will then have time to read Diamonds in the Shadow and work on your passage journals for chapters 5-7.  Remember, you can re-do and re-submit your passage journals for chapters 1-4 if you would like to improve your grade.

Click here to access the examples we did in class yesterday:

Period 6

Period 7

HOMEWORK/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Diamonds in the Shadow chapters 5-7 passage journals - due Friday, March 30

TODAY IN CLASS...

We'll use these questions to discuss Okonkwo.  You'll then have time to read Things Fall Apart and work on your discussion questions.  Make sure I have your literature circle book choices before you leave today!

HOMEWORK/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Things Fall Apart chapters 7-13 (end of Part 1) - due Thursday, March 29

TODAY IN CLASS...

We'll review the requirements for your passage journals and complete a sample together.  We will then continue to fill in your character chart by discussing the traits of some of the main characters in Diamonds in the Shadow.  

Click here to access the sample passage journals for your class:

Period 6

Period 7

HOMEWORK/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Diamonds in the Shadow chapters 5-7 passage journals - due Friday, March 30

TODAY IN CLASS...

We'll finish our discussion of the Ibo tribe culture in Things Fall Apart.  You'll then have time to read Things Fall Apart and work on the discussion questions for chapters 7-13.

Click on your class period to access our notes:

Period 2

Period 3

Period 5

HOMEWORK/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Things Fall Apart chapters 7-13 (end of Part 1) - due Thursday, March 29

TODAY IN CLASS...

We'll use today's class to work on missing assignments and get caught up on Diamonds in the Shadow.  You need to be working on one of the following:

1.  Complete missing assignments/make-up work.

2.  Re-do and submit incomplete assignments.

3.  Read Diamonds in the Shadow and work on your passage journals for chapters 5-8.

HOMEWORK/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Diamonds in the Shadow chapters 5-8 and passage journals - due Friday, March 30

TODAY IN CLASS...

We'll go over the schedule, details, and book choices for your literature circle project.  We'll then begin discussing the traits of the Ibo tribe in Things Fall Apart.  Click here to access the discussion directions.

HOMEWORK/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Things Fall Apart chapters 7-13 (end of Part 1) - due Thursday, March 29

TODAY IN CLASS...

Your passage journals for chapters 1-4 of Diamonds in the Shadow will be collected.  We'll then complete vocabulary chapter 22.  When you finish vocabulary, you need to read Diamonds in the Shadow or a book of your choice.  We'll go over vocab at the end of class.  If you missed class, be sure to pick up your vocab book when you return.

HOMEWORK/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Diamonds in the Shadow chapters 5-8 passage journals - due Friday, March 30

TODAY IN CLASS...

Things Fall Apart chapters 3-6 discussion questions will be collected.  We'll then complete vocabulary lesson 19.  You need to read Things Fall Apart or a book of your choice when you finish vocab.  We'll go over the vocab lesson at the end of class.  If you miss class today, be sure to pick up your vocab book and a glossary when you return.

HOMEWORK/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Things Fall Apart chapters 7-13 (end of Part 1) - due Thursday, March 28

TODAY IN CLASS...

You will have today's class period to read Diamonds in the Shadow and work on your passage journals for chapters 1-4.

HOMEWORK/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Diamonds in the Shadow chapters 1-4 passage journals - due Friday, March 23 

TODAY IN CLASS...

You will have the class period to read Things Fall Apart and work on the discussion questions for chapters 3-6.

HOMEWORK/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Things Fall Apart chapters 3-6 and discussion questions - due Friday, March 23

TODAY IN CLASS...

We'll begin analyzing the characters in Diamonds in the Shadow by working on this character chart.  You'll work with a partner to begin filling in the chart, then we will discuss the chart.

HOMEWORK/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Diamonds in the Shadow chapters 1-4 and passage journals - due Friday, March 23

TODAY IN CLASS...

Things Fall Apart chapters 1 and 2 discussion questions and the "Getting to Know Okonkwo" questions will be collected.  We'll then take notes over and discuss the literary techniques used in the novel. 

HOMEWORK/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Things Fall Apart chapters 3-6 and discussion questions - due Friday, March 23 

TODAY IN CLASS...

If you did not turn in your 3 images and captions from yesterday, be sure to do this at the beginning of class.  You will respond to this prompt, thinking about how you would react in a situation similar to that of the Finch family.  When you finish your response, read Diamonds in the Shadow and work on your passage journals for chapters 1-4.

HOMEWORK/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Diamonds in the Shadow chapters 1-4 passage journals - due Friday, March 23

TODAY IN CLASS...

We'll continue reading Things Fall Apart.  You should be working on the discussion questions and "Getting to Know Okonkwo" as you read.  Click here to access the discussion questions.

HOMEWORK/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Things Fall Apart chapters 1 and 2, discussion questions, "Getting to Know Okonkwo" - due Wednesday, March 21

TODAY IN CLASS...

You will search for and write about images related to Diamonds in the Shadow.  Click here for the assignment instructions.  Your images are due at the end of class today!

HOMEWORK/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Diamonds in the Shadow chapters 1-4 and passage journal - due Friday, March 23

TODAY IN CLASS...

Your Things Fall Apart pre-reading research will be collected.  We'll go over the reading schedule for Things Fall Apart.  You'll then have time to begin reading and working on the assignment for chapters 1 and 2.  Click here for a copy of the discussion questions and reading schedule.

HOMEWORK/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Things Fall Apart chapters 1 and 2, discussion questions, and "Getting to Know Okonkwo" - due Wednesday, March 21 

TODAY IN CLASS...

Meet in lab 231 today.  This will be your last day in class to work on your Things Fall Apart pre-reading research.  If you need a copy of the assignment, click here.

HOMEWORK/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Things Fall Apart pre-reading research - due Monday, March 19

Bring your copy of Things Fall Apart to class Monday, March 19

TODAY IN CLASS...

We'll collect the film questions from Invisible Children.  We will then finish the KWL chart, filling in the "What I Learned" column based on the knowledge you now have from your research and the film.  We'll go over the Diamonds in the Shadow passage journal assignment, and if time, begin reading.

HOMEWORK/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Bring Diamonds in the Shadow and your journal to class Friday, March 16.

TODAY IN CLASS...

Meet in lab 231 today.  We'll continue working on the Things Fall Apart pre-reading research.  Click here for a copy of the assignment.

HOMEWORK/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Good luck, Friday, on the Social Studies OGT!

Things Fall Apart pre-reading research - due Monday, March 19

Bring Things Fall Apart to class Monday, March 19

TODAY IN CLASS...

We finished watching the Invisible Children film.  If you were absent, arrange a time to view the film.  Click here if you need a copy of the film questions.

HOMEWORK/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Invisible Children film questions - due Thursday, March 15

Bring Diamonds in the Shadow and your journal for Thursday, March 15. 

TODAY IN CLASS...

Meet in lab 231 today.  We'll begin doing some Things Fall Apart pre-reading research.  Click herefor a copy of the assignment.

HOMEWORK/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Good luck, Thursday, on the Science OGT!

Bring Things Fall Apart for Monday, March 19.

TODAY IN CLASS...

We continued watching the Invisible Children film.  If you were absent, see me to arrange a time to view the film.

HOMEWORK/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Bring Diamonds in the Shadow and your journal to class for Thursday, March 15

TODAY IN CLASS...

We continued discussing traits and examples of heroes, and we began discussing the tragic hero archetype.  Click here to access the notes. 

HOMEWORK/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Good luck, Wednesday, on the Writing OGT!

TODAY IN CLASS...

We started watching the Invisible Children film.  Click here for the film notes handout.  If you were absent, see me to arrange a time to view the film.

HOMEWORK/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Bring Diamonds in the Shadow and your journal for Thursday, March 15

TODAY IN CLASS...

We'll get new seats and collect your Remember the Titans responses.  We will then begin our Things Fall Apart pre-reading by discussing traits and characteristics of a "hero."  Click here for the discussion instructions.

HOMEWORK/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Good luck, Tuesday, on the Math OGT!

TODAY IN CLASS...

We'll complete vocabulary chapter 21.  Work on and finish your Works Cited page when you finish vocabulary.  Make sure you turn in the Works Cited page before you leave today.  We'll go through the answers for chapter 21 at the end of class.

HOMEWORK/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Enjoy your weekend!

TODAY IN CLASS...

We will look at and evaluate samples from the Writing OGT.  We'll review the scoring rubric, read sample responses, and evaluate those responses based on the rubric.

HOMEWORK/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Remember the Titans response - due Monday, March 12

5th period - bring your SSR book EVERY DAY next week!

TODAY IN CLASS...

You will continue compiling the Works Cited page for your research articles.  We'll discss the citation instructions for on-line research databases and books.

HOMEWORK/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Works Cited page - due Friday, March 9 at the end of class.

TODAY IN CLASS...

We will finish watching Remember the Titans.  You will then have the remainder of the class period to work on your film response.   

HOMEWORK/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Remember the Titans response - due Monday, March 12

5th period - bring your SSR book for next week!

TODAY IN CLASS...

We will discuss the process for compiling a Works Cited page and complete sample entries.  Click here for a copy of the instructions.  You will then compile a Works Cited page for your Diamonds in the Shadow research articles.

HOMEWORK/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Works Cited page - due Thursday, March 8 at the end of class

TODAY IN CLASS...

We'll finish watching Remember the Titans.  You should be jotting down notes/ideas, as you watch, to help compose your response.  Click here for a coy of the film response assignment.

HOMEWORK/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Remember the Titans response - due Monday, March 12

TODAY IN CLASS...

We will complete vocabulary chapter 20.  When you finish vocab, continue reading and highlighting your research articles.  We'll check in and go over chapter 20 at the end of class.

HOMEWORK/ANNOUNCEMENTS 

Enjoy your weekend!

TODAY IN CLASS...

We were in the library and continued looking for research articles. 

HOMEWORK/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Research articles (3) - due Friday, March 2

TODAY IN CLASS...

You will take the vocabulary quiz over lessons 16-18.  We'll then continue watching Remember the Titans.  As you watch, be sure to jot down some notes/ideas to help with your written response.

HOMEWORK/ANNOUNCEMENTS

OGT practice - due Monday, March 5

Remember the Titans response - due Friday, March 9

TODAY IN CLASS...

We continued preparing for the OGT in reading by looking at poetry and nonfiction passages and practice questions.  If you were absent, pick up a packet when you return to class.

HOMEWORK/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Vocabulary lessons 16-18 quiz - Friday, March 2

OGT practice - due Monday, March 5

Remember the Titans response - due Friday, March 9

TODAY IN CLASS...

We will begin the research portion of our study of Diamonds in the Shadow.  Today you will select a topic, we'll discuss finding reliable resources, and you will begin gathering your sources.  Click here for a copy of the instructions. 

HOMEWORK/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Research articles -due Friday, March 2

TODAY IN CLASS...

We finished presenting Photo Story Projects.  We then began the introduction to Diamonds in the Shadow and the research project by completing this KWL chart. 

HOMEWORK/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Locate your copy of Diamonds in the Shadow...you will need it starting next week!

TODAY IN CLASS...

We'll finish watching "The Children's March."  Turn in your discussion questions before the end of class.  We'll then go over the writing assignment that accompanies Remember the Titans and begin watching the film.  Click here for a copy of the writing assignment.

HOMEWORK/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Vocabulary lessons 16-18 quiz - Friday, March 2

Remember the Titans response - due Friday, March 9

TODAY IN CLASS...

We reviewed the answers from Monday's OGT reading practice.  We then reviewed the key concepts we've been discussing over the last several weeks, and began viewing the film "The Children's March."  If you were absent, see me to arrange a time to view the film.

HOMEWORK/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Vocabulary lessons 16-18 quiz - Friday, March 2

TODAY IN CLASS...

We will check in vocabulary chapter 19 and go through the answers.  We'll then continue presenting your Photo Story projects.

HOMEWORK/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Locate your copy of Diamonds in the Shadows...you'll need it starting next week!

TODAY IN CLASS...

We'll work on preparation for the OGT in reading.  You will focus on 2 fiction passages, responding to both multiple choice and short answer questions.  We'll also discuss the short answer rubric and you will grade a classmate's short answer responses. 

HOMEWORK/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Vocabulary lessons 16-18 quiz - Friday, March 2

TODAY IN CLASS

Classes were shortened because of the pep rally.  We worked on vocabulary chapter 19.  If you wre absent, pick up your vocab books to complete the chapter.

HOMEWORK/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Enjoy your weekend!

TODAY IN CLASS...

We completed vocabulary lesson 18.  If you were absent, pick up your vocab book and a glossary when you return to class.

HOMEWORK/ANNOUNCEMENTS

"Crimes Against Humanity" research paper final copy - due Monday, February 27

TODAY IN CLASS...

We'll begin presenting your Photo Story projects.

HOMEWORK/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Make sure you have your vocab books for Friday, February 24

TODAY IN CLASS...

We'll continue revising and editing your rough drafts.  We'll also finish peer editing and go over the final copy rubric.  Use this revision guide to help you through the revising and editing process. 

HOMEWORK/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Bring your SSR book for Friday, February 24

Crimes Against Humanity Research Paper - due Monday, February 27

TODAY IN CLASS...

Today is your last day of class to finish your Photo Story.  We'll discuss how to import music as the final step.  We will also go over the rubric so you know how your story will be evaluated.

HOMEWORK/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Photo Story - due Thursday, February 23

TODAY IN CLASS...

We'll begin revising your research papers.  Please upload your rough draft to turnitin.com.  You will then highlight your roughd draft according to these instructions.  Once you're highlight is completed, you'll be matched up with a classmate to peer edit using these questions. 

HOMEWORK/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Bring your SSR book to class for Friday, February 24

"Crimes Against Humanity" research paper final copy - due Monday, February 27

TODAY IN CLASS...

We will continue working on your Photo Story today.  By the end of class today you should have your narration finished.

HOMEWORK/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Photo Story - due Thursday, February 23

TODAY IN CLASS...

This will be your last day to work on the rough draft of your research paper.  Click on the links below for instructions and samples we discussed in class:

Writing the Rough Draft Instructions

In-text Citation Instructions

Sample Body Paragraph with In-text Citations

HOMEWORK/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Research paper rough draft - due Wednesday, February 22

Bring your SSR book for Friday, February 24

TODAY IN CLASS...

We took the vocabulary test over chapters 13 - 17.  If you were absent, see me to arrange a time to take the test.

HOMEWORK/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Enjoy your long weekend!

TODAY IN CLASS...

We completed vocabulary lesson 17 today.  If you were absent, be sure to pick up your vocabulary book and a glossary to complete the lesson.

HOMEWORK/ANNOUNCEMENTS

"Crimes Against Humanity" research essay rough draft - due Wednesday, February 22

TODAY IN CLASS...

We will continue working on your Photo Story.  Today we'll focus on adding narration and custom animation of the images.

HOMEWORK/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Vocabulary chapters 13-17 test - Friday, February 17

Photo Story - due Wednesday, February 22

TODAY IN CLASS...

Today you will start composing the rough draft of your "crimes against humanity" research paper.  Before you begin writing, we'll go over the rough draft instructions and guidelines for using in-text citations.  Your outlines will also be collected.

HOMEWORK/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Bring your SSR book for Friday, February 17

Research paper rough draft - due Wednesday, February 22

TODAY IN CLASS...

We will continue working on our Photo Story projects. We'll discuss editing pictures and including text on slides today.  If you were absent Monday, be sure to turn in your book notes and show me your completed vocabulary review assignments.

HOMEWORK/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Vocabulary chapters 13-17 test - Friday, February 17

Photo Story - due Wednesday, February 22

TODAY IN CLASS...

You will take the final OGT Reading Benchmark Test in Study Island.  When you finish the test, continue working on your research paper outline.  If you did not turn in your Works Cited page and show me your research notes on Monday, be sure to do this by the end of class today.

HOMEWORK/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Research paper outline - due Thursday, February 16

Bring your SSR book to class for Friday, February 17

Enjoy your snow day!

Enjoy your snow day!

TODAY IN CLASS...

Meet in the library today.  You will turn in your Works Cited page and research notes will be checked for completion.  We'll go over the instructions for building an outline, and you will spend the remainder of the period working on the outline for your research paper. 

HOMEWORK/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Outline - due Wednesday, February 15

TODAY IN CLASS...

The class period was used as a work day.  We worked on the following assignments:

• Reading your independent reading book and working on the final two sets of book notes.
• Vocabulary chapters 13-17 review assignment (pages 100-106)
• Vocabulary chapter 18 extra credit (pages 96-99)

HOMEWORK/ANNOUNCEMENTS 

Assignments listed above are all due Monday, February 13

TODAY IN CLASS...

Today will be your last day to create your Works Cited page and complete your research notes.  Click on the links below for samples and instructions for these assignments:

Works Cited Sample

Research Notes Sample

Research and Documentation Website

HOMEWORK/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Research notes and Works Cited page - due Monday, February 13

TODAY IN CLASS...

We took the OGT Reading Benchmark Test in Study Island.  If you were absent, see me to arrange a time to take the test.

HOMEWORK/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Book notes 9 and 10 (4 notes per section) - due Monday, February 13

Vocabulary chapters 13-17 review (pages 100-106) and chapter 18 extra credit (pages 96-99) - due Monday, February 13

TODAY IN CLASS...

We'll go over the instructions for taking notes on your research articles using the Cornell notes strategy.  Click here for a sample set of notes.  We'll also review the requirements for the Works Cited page.  Click here for a sample Works Cited page.  You will have the reminder of the class period to gather research articles, create your Works Cited page, and work on your research notes.

HOMEWORK/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Research notes and Works Cited page - due Monday, February 13

TODAY IN CLASS...

Today we will work on revising and editing your personal narrative.  We'll review the requirements for the final copy.  Click here for a copy of the final copy rubric.   

HOMEWORK/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Personal narrative - due Thursday, February 9 at the end of class

Vocabulary chapters 13-17 and chapter 18 extra credit - due Monday, February 13

Book notes 9 and 10 - due Monday, February 13

TODAY IN CLASS...

Meet in the library today.  You will continue working on the topic proposal for your "crimes against humanity" research.  Click here for a sample topic proposal.  Once your topic proposal is completed, print your resources and begin working on the Works Cited page.  Access the Works Cited instructions here.  Be sure your topic proposal is turned in before you leave.

HOMEWORK/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Research notes and Works Cited page - due Monday, February 13

TODAY IN CLASS...

We will discuss the vocabulary review assignment for chapters 13-17.  We'll check in the rough draft of your personal narrative.  Working with your writing partner, we will then begin the peer editing process for your narrative. 

HOMEWORK/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Personal narrative final copy - due at the end of class Thursday, February 9

Vocabulary review assignment - due Monday, February 13

Independent reading project - book notes 9 and 10 (4 notes for each section) - due Monday, February 13

TODAY IN CLASS...

We read and worked on book ntoes for the independent reading project.

HOMEWORK/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Personal narrative rough draft - due Tuesday, February 7

TODAY IN CLASS...

We discussed the project requirements for your "Crimes Against Humanity" research paper.  We also went over instructions for completing the topic proposal.  The remainder of the period was spent conducting some preliminary research in the library.

HOMEWORK/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Topic proposal - due at the end of class Wednesday, February 8

Research notes and Works Cited page - due Monday, February 13

TODAY IN CLASS...

We completed vocabulary lesson 16.  If you were absent, pick up your vocabulary book and a glossary to complete the lesson. 

TODAY IN CLASS...

We'll collect book notes 7 and 8.  We will then complete vocabulary chapter 17.  If you finish the vocab before we're ready to review the answers, you need to read and work on your final set of book notes.

HOMEWORK/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Personal narrative rough draft - due Tuesday, February 7

TODAY IN CLASS...

You will take the vocabulary quiz over lessons 13-15.  We'll then finish watching The Boy in the Striped Pajamas.  Once we finish the film, we'll use these questions to discuss the film. 

HOMEWORK/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Have a good weekend!

TODAY IN CLASS...

Meet in lab 139 today.  We'll finish composing the rough draft of your personal narrative.  You may print if you finish during class.  Read and work on book notes 7 and 8 if you finish your narrative with time remaining.

HOMEWORK/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Independent reading project - book notes 7 and 8 - due Friday, February 3

Personal narrative rough draft - due Tuesday, February 7

TODAY IN CLASS...

We will continue watching The Boy in the Striped Pajamas.  Take notes according to Wednesday's instructions.  If you are absent, see me to arrange a time to view the portion you missed.

HOMEWORK/ANNOUNCEMENTS 

Vocabulary lessons 13-15 quiz - Friday, February 3

TODAY IN CLASS...

We will check to make sure the prewriting is completed for your narrative.  We will then go to the computer lab so you can begin composing your rough draft. 

HOMEWORK/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Independent reading project - book notes 7 and 8 - due Friday, February 3

Rough draft of personal narrative - due Tuesday, February 7

TODAY IN CLASS...

We will begin viewing The Boy in the Striped Pajamas.  You will be taking some notes as you view, focusing on the lessons the film has to offer.  Click here for notetaking instructions.

HOMEWORK/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Vocabulary lessons 13-15 quiz - Friday, February 3

TODAY IN CLASS...

We will start working on your personal narrative assignment today.  Click here for a copy of the assignment details.  We'll also discuss these prewriting strategies, and you'll have time to begin prewriting. 

HOMEWORK/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Personal narrative pre-writing - due Wednesday, February 1

Independent reading project - book notes 7 and 8 - due Friday, February 3

TODAY IN CLASS...

We will collect the final idea/quote list for chapters 7-9 of Night and take the quiz over those chapters.  Using the questions you created, we'll discuss Night. 

HOMEWORK/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Vocabulary lessons 13-15 quiz - Friday, February 3 

TODAY IN CLASS...

We will use today's class as a chance to complete and turn-in any missing assignments and make-up work.  If you have all assignments completed, you will read and work on book notes 7 and 8.

HOMEWORK/ANNOUNCEMENTS

ALL make-up work - due Friday, February 3

Independent reading project - book notes 7 and 8 - due Friday, February 3

TODAY IN CLASS...

We'll check in and go over the answers for vocabulary lesson 15.  We' ll then collect Night idea/quote lists for chapters 5 and 6, and take the quiz.  We will also finish our discussion of the theme of humanity vs. inhumanity. 

HOMEWORK/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Night chapters 7-9 idea/quote list - due Tuesday, January 31

Write five discussion questions over Night - due Tuesday, January 31

Vocabulary lessons 13-15 quiz - Friday, February 3

TODAY IN CLASS...

Hope you enjoyed the 2 hour delay this morning!  Today we'll complete vocabulary chapter 16.  We will also collect book notes 5 and 6 from your independent reading project.  If you finish vocab before we are ready to review the answers, read your book!

HOMEWORK/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Independent reading project - book notes 7 and 8 (3 notes from each section) - due Friday, February 3

TODAY IN CLASS...

Hope you enjoyed the 2-hour delay this morning!  Today we'll complete vocabulary lesson 15.  When you finish, read your SSR book, or you may read Night and work on your idea/quote list.  We'll check-in vocab and go over the answers at the end of class.

HOMEWORK/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Night chapters 5 and 6 idea/quote list - due Monday, January 30

TODAY IN CLASS...

You will have the class period today to read and work on book notes for your idependent reading project.  You will also apply the reading strategies we've worked on the past few weeks by answering these questions about your book.  The responses to the questions are due at the end of class today. 

HOMEWORK/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Independent reading project - book ntoes 5 and 6 - due Friday, January 27

TODAY IN CLASS...

Our discussion today will focus on the theme of humanity vs. inhumanity in Night.  You'll work with a small group to define these concepts, identity examples from the book, and discuss how these concepts apply to our current society.  Click here for instructions. 

HOMEWORK/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Bring your SSR book to class for Friday, January 27

Night chapters 5 and 6 idea/quote list - due Monday, January 30

TODAY IN CLASS...

We will complete this "word wizard" activity to help develop your use of imagery.  Be sure to copy down the words discussed.  We'll then finish the setting narrative from yesterday.  This is due at the end of class today.

HOMEWORK/ANNOUNCEMENTS 

Finish setting narrative - due Thursday, January 26

Independent reading project - book notes 5 and 6 (3 from each section) - due Friday, January 27

TODAY IN CLASS...

I collected the Night chapters 3 and 4 idea/quote list, and we took the quiz over those chapters.  We then discussed the "Hangman" poem.  We used the rest of the period to finish the "Hangman" sketches and to work on the next section of Night. 

HOMEWORK/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Bring your SSR book to class for Friday, January 27

Night chapters 5 and 6 idea/quote list - due Monday, January 30

TODAY IN CLASS...

To prepare for our reading of the story "Marigolds," we worked on a setting narrative.  Click here for instructions. 

HOMEWORK/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Independent reading project - book notes 5 and 6 (3 notes for each section) - due Friday, January 27

TODAY IN CLASS...

We finished our discussion of irony and foreshadowing in the first 2 chapters of Night.  We then looked at another piece of Holocaust literature, a poem entitled "Hangman."  Click here to access instructions for interpreting the poem.

HOMEWORK/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Night chapters 3 and 4 idea/quote list - due Wednesday, January 25

Bring your SSR book to class for Friday, January 27

TODAY IN CLASS...

We will return book notes 3 and 4 from your independent reading book.  We'll work on a sample set of book notes, using "The Scarlet Ibis," to continue developing our analysis skills.  Click here for the sample.  You will then have the remainder of the period to read and work on your next set of book notes.

HOMEWORK/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Independent reading project - book notes 5 and 6 - due Friday, January 27

TODAY IN CLASS...

We'll collect your idea/quote lists from chapters 1 and 2 of Night and take the quiz.  Working with a partner, you will identify examples of foreshadowing and irony in the first 2 chapters.  Click here for the instructions.

HOMEWORK/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Night chapters 3 and 4 idea/quote list - due Wednesday, January 25

TODAY IN CLASS...

We will complete vocabulary chapter 15.  When you finish the chapter, work on the discussion questions from "The Scarlet Ibis" or read your independent reading book.  We'll review the vocab answers at the end of class.

HOMEWORK/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Independent reading project - book notes 5 and 6 - due Friday, January 27

TODAY IN CLASS...

We will complete vocabulary lesson 14.  When you finish, read Night or your SSR book.  We'll review the vocab lesson at the end of class.

HOMEWORK/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Night chapters 1 and 2 idea/quote list - due Monday, January 23

TODAY IN CLASS...

We finished reading "The Scarlet Ibis" using the prediction chart.  We then worked on these discussion questions with our groups.

HOMEWORK/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Independent reading project - book notes 3 and 4 - due Friday, January 20

TODAY IN CLASS...

We watched this video clip as an introduction to Night.  We then discussed the assignments for your idea/quote list that will accompany each reading section.  The remainder of the period was used to begin reading Night. 

HOMEWORK/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Bring your SSR book to class for Friday, January 20

Night chapters 1 and 2 idea/quote list - due Monday, January 23

TODAY IN CLASS...

We will read the short story "The Scarlet Ibis" using the fiction/prediction strategy.  Click here for a list of vocabulary words and important images from the story.   

HOMEWORK/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Independent reading project - books notes 3 and 4- due Friday, January 20

TODAY IN CLASS...

I will collect the Night pre-reading assignment.  With a small group, you will discuss the preface and forward, using the annotations from the INSERT strategy.  We will then read an excerpt from Elie Wiesel's memoir All the Rivers Run to the Sea  and practice our summarization skills.

HOMEWORK/ANNOUNCEMENTS 

Bring your SSR book to class for Friday, January 20

TODAY IN CLASS...

We'll return the first 2 sets of book notes from your independent reading book and you will have time to correct them for resubmission.  We'll review the directions and instructions for completing book notes, and you will have the rest of the class period to read your book and work on the next set of book notes. 

HOMEWORK/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Independent reading project - book notes 3 and 4 - due Friday, January 20

TODAY IN CLASS...

We'll begin our study of Elie Wiesel's Night by listening to his "This I Believe" essay.  Click here to access the video clip.  You will then read the preface and forward to Night using the INSERT strategy, and answer a few questions over the reading.  Click here for a copy of the assignment.

HOMEWORK/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Night pre-reading questions - due Wednesday, January 18

Bring your SSR book to class for Friday, January 20

TODAY IN CLASS...

We collected book notes 1 and 2.  We then completed vocabulary chapter 14, read, and worked on the next section of book notes.  If you were absent, turn in your book notes 1 and 2, and complete vocab 14 when you return to class.

HOMEWORK/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Book notes 3 and 4 - due Friday, January 20

Enjoy your long weekend!

TODAY IN CLASS...

We collected the interview responses.  We then completed vocabulary lesson 13 and read.  If you were absent, turn in your response and complete vocab lesson 13 when you return to class.

HOMEWORK/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Bring Night to class Tuesday, January 17

Enjoy your long weekend! 

TODAY IN CLASS...

We will finish reading "Eleven" and you'll complete the discussion questions over the story with your partner.  Turn these questions in when you are finished.  With the remainder of the period, you'll have time to read and work on your book notes for sections 1 and 2. 

HOMEWORK/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Independent reading project - book notes 1 and 2 - due Friday, January 13

TODAY IN CLASS... 

We will finish watching the Elie Wiesel interview at Auschwitz.  You will then have time to work on your written response to the interview.  Click here for the response assignment.

HOMEWORK/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Wiesel interview response - due Friday, January 13

Bring your SSR book to class for Friday, January 13

TODAY IN CLASS...

You'll have the first few minutes of class to finish the literary element analysis from yesterday's viewing of "Home Improvement."  We will then read the short story "Eleven" by Sandra Cisneros.  You'll start with a freewrite, we'll read the story using the paired reading strategy, then complete a set of discussion questions. 

HOMEWORK/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Independent reading project - book notes 1 and 2 - due Friday, January 13

TODAY IN CLASS...

We'll collect the USHMM webquest.  We will then begin viewing the interview with Elie Wiesel at Auschwitz.  We'll also go over the response assignment for the interview.  If you miss class, see me to arrange a time to watch the interview.

HOMEWORK/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Wiesel interview response - due Friday, January 13

Bring your SSR book to class Friday, January 13

TODAY IN CLASS...

We completed the literary elements notes.  If you were absent, pick up the notes when you return to class.  We then practiced identifying parts of the plot, conflict, characterization, etc. by viewing an episode of "Home Improvement."  Click here for a copy of the worksheet.

HOMEWORK/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Independent reading project - book notes 1 and 2 - due Friday, January 13

TODAY IN CLASS...

We will be in lab 231 today to complete the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum webquest.  Click on the link below to access the website:

United States Holocaust Memorial Museum

HOMEWORK/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Webquest - due Wednesday, January 11

Bring SSR book to class Friday, January 13

TODAY IN CLASS...

We'll check in your book for this semester's independent reading project.  We'll then go over the instructions for completing book notes and look at an example.  You'll have the rest of the class period to begin reading and working on the first set of book notes.

HOMEWORK/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Independent reading project book notes 1 and 2 - due Friday, January 13

TODAY IN CLASS...

We'll start by taking the vocabulary quiz over lessons 10 and 11.  You'll have about 10 minutes with your group to finish the rhetorical analysis of your group's assigned speech from Friday.  We'll then begin discussing some of the key concepts that will be significant to our study of Night.  Click here for a list of those key concepts.

HOMEWORK/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Bring SSR book to class Friday, January 13

TODAY IN CLASS...

With a partner, we'll complete vocaulary chapter 13.  If you are absent, pick up your vocab book when you return to class and show me the completed chapter for credit.

HOMEWORK/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Book for independent reading project - due Monday, January 9 

TODAY IN CLASS...

Turn in the discussion questions from JFK's speech.  We'll then split into small groups to study other speeches from American rhetoric.  With your group, you'll read the speech aloud and discuss the rhetorical appeals the speaker uses and how he reaches the audience.  Click here for a copy of the discussion questions.

HOMEWORK/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Vocabulary lessons 10 and 11 quiz - Monday, January 9

TODAY IN CLASS...

We finished the OGT fiction practice, graded them, and discussed the answers.  If you were absent, turn this assignment in when you return to class.  We also went over the second semester independent reading project and selected books.

HOMEWORK/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Book for independent reading project - due Monday, January 9

TODAY IN CLASS...

In small groups, we discussed the JKF speech using these questions.  If you were absent, complete the discussion questions and turn them in.

HOMEWORK/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Vocabulary lessons 10 and 11 quiz - Monday, January 9

TODAY IN CLASS...

Welcome back...I hope you had an excellent break!  We'll start the second semester by taking care of some housekeeping items: new seats, clean out your folder from first semester, and get new partner assignments.  We'll then look at some sample fiction passages from the OGT reading test and the questions that accompany those passages.  If you are absent, see me when you return for a copy of the reading passages and questions.

HOMEWORK/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Begin looking for a novel for your independent reading project - for Friday, January 6

TODAY IN CLASS...

Welcome back...I hope you had a fantastic break!  We'll start the semester by taking care of some housekeeping items: new seats, return Much Ado About Nothing exams, clean out your binders, and do new partner assignments.  We'll then introduce the topic of persuasion and rhetorical analysis (click here for a copy of the notes).  We'll watch JFK's inaugural speech and begin analyzing the speech's transcript.  You can click here to view the speech. 

HOMEWORK/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Annotate your copy of JFK's speech, paying special attention to rhetorical appeals.  Bring this to class for Thursday, January 5

TODAY IN CLASS...

We'll address any questions you have about the Romeo and Juliet test.  We'll then go over the rubric for your Romeo and Juliet project, and you'll have the rest of the period to finish your project.  All projects should be turned in at the end of class!

HOMEWORK/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Period 6 - Romeo and Juliet test - Tuesday, December 20

Period 7 - Romeo and Juliet test - Wednesday, December 21

TODAY IN CLASS...

We'll address any questions you have about the Much Ado About Nothing test review.  You'll then have the remainder of the class period to work on the test review.

HOMEWORK/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Periods 2 and 5 - Much Ado About Nothing Test - Tuesday, December 20

Period 3 - Much Ado About Nothing Test - Wednesday, December 21

TODAY IN CLASS...

We will continue watching William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet (1996).  Take notes on your comparison chart as you watch the film.

HOMEWORK/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Film comparison chart - due Thursday, December 15

TODAY IN CLASS...

We finished peer editing essay rough drafts and began the revision process.  Click here for a copy of the revision guide. 

HOMEWORK/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Much Ado About Nothing essay final copy - due Friday, December 16

TODAY IN CLASS...

We will continue watching Romeo and Juliet.  Be sure you are filling in the comparison chart as you watch the film.  If you are absent, see me to arrange a time to watch the portion you missed.

TODAY IN CLASS...

We will begin the essay revision process.  First, you'll highlight your essay according to the instructions.  You will then switch essays with a classmate and peer edit.  Click here for the peer editing questions and checklist.  What we don't finish in class today, we will complete tomorrow.

HOMEWORK/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Bring your SSR book for Friday, December 16

Much Ado About Nothing essay final copy - due Friday, December 16

TODAY IN CLASS...

We used the frist half of the class period to work on Romeo and Juliet Acts 4 and 5 reading guide and journal responses. Click here for the Acts 4 and 5 quotes.  We then started watching the 1996 film version of Romeo and Juliet.  Fill in the comparison chart as you watch the film.  If you were absent, see me to arrange a time to watch the first part of the film.

HOMEWORK/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Romeo and Juliet Acts 4 and 5 reading guide and journal response - due Tuesday, December 13

TODAY IN CLASS...

We continued working on the rough draft of your Much Ado About Nothing essay.

HOMEWORK/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Much Ado About Nothing essay rough draft - due Tuesday, December 13

TODAY IN CLASS... 

You will take the vocabulary test over chapters 7-11.  When you finish the test, work on your Romeo and Juliet Acts 4 and 5 reading guide.  We'll finish the play when everyone turns in the vocabulary test.

HOMEWORK/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Romeo and Juliet Acts 4 and 5 reading guide and journal response - due Tuesday, December 13

TODAY IN CLASS...

We will complete vocabulary lesson 11.  Read your SSR book when you complete the lesson.  We'll go over the answers at the end of class.  If you are absent, pick up your vocabulary book when you return to class.

HOMEWORK/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Much Ado About Nothing essay rough draft - due Tuesday, December 13

TODAY IN CLASS... 

We continued reading Acts 4 and 5 of Romeo and Juliet.  If you were absent, see me to check out a book.

HOMEWORK/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Vocabulary chapters 7-11 test - Friday, December 9

TODAY IN CLASS...

We continued working on the rough draft of your Much Ado About Nothing essay.

HOMEWORK/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Bring your SSR book for Friday, December 9

Much Ado About Nothing essay rough draft - due Tuesday, December 13

TODAY IN CLASS...

We completed the Reading Benchmark Test in Study Island.  If you were absent, see me to arrange a time to take the test.

HOMEWORK/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Vocabulary chapters 7-11 test - Friday, December 9

TODAY IN CLASS...

To prepare for drafting your Much Ado About Nothing essay, we reviewed the literary analysis formula and instructions for citing drama.   I checked Evidence/Warrant prewriting, and the remainder of the period was used to work on the rough draft.  If you were absent, be sure to show me your prewriting when you return to class.

HOMEWORK/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Bring your SSR book for Friday, December 9

Much Ado About Nothing essay rough draft - due Tuesday, December 13

TODAY IN CLASS...

We'll check in the vocabulary review assignment and review the answers.  You will then receive the Romeo and Juliet Acts 4 and 5 reading guide, and we'll begin reading Act 4.

HOMEWORK/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Vocabulary chapters 7-11 test - Friday, December 7

TODAY IN CLASS...

We'll go over the Much Ado About Nothing essay assignment.  You will then have time to work on your Evidence/Warrant chart prewriting.  Click here for the E/W chart format.

HOMEWORK/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Much Ado About Nothing Evidence/Warrant chart - due Wednesday, December 7

TODAY IN CLASS...

Collect Romeo and Juliet Act 3 reading guide and journal response.  We'll then view the last 2 acts of the film version of Romeo and Juliet.  If you are absent, see me to arrange a time to watch the film.

HOMEWORK/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Vocabulary chapters 7-11 review assignment (pages 66-72) and chapter 12 extra credit (pages 62-65) - due Tuesday, December 6

TODAY IN CLASS...

We will conduct a Socratic Semniar over Much Ado About Nothing.  If you are absent, turn in your discussion questions when you return to class.

TODAY IN CLASS...

We'll use today's class as a work day to get caught up on 2nd quarter assignments.  You need to be working on one of the following assignments:

1.  Romeo and Juliet Act 3 reading guide

2.  Romeo and Juliet Act 3 journal response

3.  Missing/make-up work

4.  Vocabulary chapters 7-11 review assignment (pages 66-72) or chapter 12 extra credit (pages 62-65)

HOMEWORK/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Romeo and Juliet Act 3 reading guide and journal response - due Monday, December 5

Vocabulary review and extra credit - due Tuesday, December 6

TODAY IN CLASS...

We will complete vocabulary lesson 10 in your Vocabulit book.  When you finish the the lesson you need to read your SSR book.  We'll review the vocab lesson at the end of class.

HOMEWORK/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Prepare for Much Ado About Nothing Socratic seminar - Monday, December 5

TODAY IN CLASS...

We will finish reading Romeo and Juliet Act 3.  You will also have time to work on the Act 3 reading guide.

HOMEWORK/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Romeo and Juliet Act 3 reading guide - due at the end of class Friday, December 2