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MONDAY

October 26, 2015

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FOCUS:  

The student will analyze multiple interpretations of a story or drama, evaluating how each version interprets The Crucible.  

The student will compare and contrast Puritanism and Rationalism. 

 

ACTIVITIES:

1)  View the film version of Act I of The Crucible.

2)  Introduction to Rationalism

PowerPoint:  Puritanism vs. Rationalism

 

https://school.discoveryeducation.com/schooladventures/salemwitchtrials/life/children.html

https://youtu.be/Rfd-Sstorkw

 

HOMEWORK:

1) Complete questions 4-7 of Act III Guided Reading Questios as you read pages 108-116.  

2) On the back of the Act III Guided Reading Questios handout, keep track of major events in Act III by taking bulleted notes. 

3) Bring The Crucible play to class every day.

 

 

 

 

 

TUESDAY

October 27, 2015

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BLOCK SCHEDULE

Per. 1,3 and 5

FOCUS:  

The student will analyze a complex set of ideas or sequence of events and explain how specific ideas or events interact and develop in The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin.

The student will analyze multiple interpretations of a drama, evaluating how each version interprets The Crucible.  

ACTIVITIES:

1)  Bio-notes on Benjamin Franklin

2) View the film version of Acts II-III of The Crucible, pausing to discuss, analyze, compare and contrast.

 

HOMEWORK:

1) Complete questions 8-10 of Act III Guided Reading Questios as you read pages 117-122.  

2) On the back of the Act III Guided Reading Questios handout, keep track of major events in Act III by taking bulleted notes. 

3) Bring The Crucible play to class every day.

 

 

 

 

WEDNESDAY

October 28, 2015

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BLOCK SCHEDULE

Per. 2,4 and 6

FOCUS:  

The student will analyze a complex set of ideas or sequence of events and explain how specific ideas or events interact and develop in The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin.

The student will analyze multiple interpretations of a drama, evaluating how each version interprets The Crucible.  

ACTIVITIES:

1)  Bio-notes on Benjamin Franklin

2) View the film version of Acts II-III of The Crucible, pausing to discuss, analyze, compare and contrast.

 

HOMEWORK:

1) Complete questions 8-10 of Act III Guided Reading Questios as you read pages 117-122.  

2) On the back of the Act III Guided Reading Questios handout, keep track of major events in Act III by taking bulleted notes. 

3) Bring The Crucible play to class every day.

THURSDAY

October 29, 2015

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FOCUS:  The students

will read to determine two or more central ideas of a text, and analyze the impact of the author's choices regarding how to develop and relate elements of a drama (eg. characters and setting) in the climax of The Crucible.

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ACTIVITIES

1)  Handout:  Guided Reading Questions for Act IV of The Crucible.  As you read, answer the questions in a complete sentence.  If you prefer, read  along with the audio of The Crucible Acts I-IV

https://youtu.be/Aly8LglYoy8

During class today you should complete pages 123-134

  

 

HOMEWORK:

1)  Write bulleted notes on the major events in Act III on the back of Act IV Guided Reading Questions.

2) Test on The Crucible will be on Tuesday, 11/5.

 

FRIDAY

October 30, 2015

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FOCUS:  The students

will read to determine two or more central ideas of a text, and analyze the impact of the author's choices regarding how to develop and relate elements of a drama (eg. characters and setting) in the climax of The Crucible.

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ACTIVITIES

1)  Handout:  Guided Reading Questions for Act IV of The Crucible.  As you read, answer the questions in a complete sentence.  If you prefer, read  along with the audio of The Crucible Acts I-IVhttps://youtu.be/Aly8LglYoy8

 

During class today you should complete pages 135-146.

 

HOMEWORK:

1)  Write bulleted notes on the major events in Act III on the back of Act IV Guided Reading Questions.

MONDAY

November 2, 2015

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FOCUS:  

The student will analyze multiple interpretations of a story or drama, evaluating how each version interprets The Crucible.  

 

ACTIVITIES:

1)  View the film version of Act IV of The Crucible.

2)  https://youtu.be/Aly8LglYoy8

 

https://school.discoveryeducation.com/schooladventures/salemwitchtrials/life/children.html

https://youtu.be/Rfd-Sstorkw

 

HOMEWORK:

1)  Study for Test on The Crucible on Thursday, 11/5.  

2) On the back of the Acts III-IV Guided Reading Questios handout, keep track of major events by taking bulleted notes. 

**Acts III and IV Questions will be collected before the test on Thursday.**

3) Bring The Crucible play to class every day.

 

 

 

 

 

TUESDAY

November 3, 2015

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BLOCK SCHEDULE

Per. 1,3 and 5

FOCUS:  

The student will view and note similarities between 1692 Puritan New England and the United States during the Red Scare years of the 1950’s

The students will REVIEW for the test on The Crucible.  

ACTIVITIES:

1)  Read aloud, The Autobiography, by Ben Franklin

2)  Collect classwork from last week, 10/27: Bio-notes on Ben Franklin.

 

HOMEWORK:

1)  Study for Test on The Crucible on Thursday, 11/5.  

2) On the back of the Acts III-IV Guided Reading Questios handout, keep track of major events by taking bulleted notes. 

3) Bring The Crucible play to class every day.

 

 

 

 

WEDNESDAY

November 4, 2015

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BLOCK SCHEDULE

Per. 2,4 and 6

FOCUS:  

The student will view and note similarities between 1692 Puritan New England and the United States during the Red Scare years of the 1950’sThe students will REVIEW for the test on The Crucible.

 

ACTIVITIES:

1)  Read aloud, The Autobiography, by Ben Franklin

2)  Collect classwork from last week, 10/28: Bio-notes on Ben Franklin.

 

HOMEWORK:

1)  Study for Test on The Crucible tomorrow, 

Thursday, 11/5.  

2) On the back of the Acts III-IV Guided Reading Questios handout, keep track of major events by taking bulleted notes. 

3) Bring The Crucible play to class every day.

THURSDAY

November 5, 2015

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HSSD: 10:30 Dismissal

FOCUS:  

The students

will demonstrate their knowledge of the literary and dramatic elements in The Crucible.

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ACTIVITIES

1)  Collect Acts III and IV Guided Reading Questions for a grade.

2) Test on The Crucible

3) Distribute index cards and begin Unit 4 Vocabulary f/c in class.  

 

HOMEWORK:

1)  Unit 4 Vocabulary flash cards and picture notes are due on Monday for Per. 1,3 and 5 and Tuesday for

Per. 2 and 6 due to block scheduling.  

2) Unit 4 Vocabulary Test is Thursday, 11/12.

 

FRIDAY

November 6, 2015

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FOCUS:  The students will

define and learn Unit 4 SAT vocabulary words.  

The students will enroll in

Khan Academy and complete a self-assessment of SAT language arts skills.

 

ACTIVITIES

1)  Unit 4 Vocabulary flash cards

2)  Teacher will demonstrate how to create a Khan Academy account and log in for future use.

3)

 

 

HOMEWORK:

1)  Unit 4 Vocabulary flash cards and picture notes are due on Monday for Per. 1,3 and 5 and Tuesday for

Per. 2 and 6 due to block scheduling.  

2) Unit 4 Vocabulary Test is Thursday, 11/12.

3)  Deadline for creating your Khan Academy account and taking the practice SAT is Friday, 11/13.  This will be a homework completion grade.

 

 

MONDAY

November 9, 2015

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BLOCK SCHEDULE

Per. 1,3 and 5

FOCUS:  

The student will read to determine central ideas and characteristics of Rationalism.  

The student will review the writing process and draft a thesis statement based on the following prompt:

How does fear affect one or more characters in The Crucible?

 

ACTIVITIES:

1)  Handout:  American Literature 1700-1800

Students will read pages 13-18 in Elements of Literature to complete guided reading questions.

 

2)  Assign- Write an analysis essay. Whole group instruction of requirements for this assignment and supplementary aids.

*  Guidelines for  Essay

*  How to Write a Thesis

*  Essay Template

*  Writer's Checklist and 

   Rubric

 

3) Extra-credit opportunity:  Moral Perfection Log

4) First draft a thesis statement due in class for teacher feedback

5) Student-Teacher mini-conferences for writing feedback.

6)  Check h.w.: Unit 4 Vocabulary flash cards and picture notes for a grade. 

 

 

HOMEWORK:

1)  Study for Test on Unit 4 Vocabulary on Thursday, 11/12.  

2) First typed draft of essay on The Crucible is due on Friday, 11/13. Final paper must be uploaded into Turnitin.com by 11:59 p.m. on Tues., 11/17. 

 

 

 

 

 

TUESDAY

November 10, 2015

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BLOCK SCHEDULE

Per. 2, 4 and 6

FOCUS:  

The student will read to determine central ideas and characteristics of Rationalism.  

The student will review the writing process and draft a thesis statement based on the following prompt:

How does fear affect one or more characters in The Crucible?

 

ACTIVITIES:

1)  Handout:  American Literature 1700-1800

Students will read pages 13-18 in Elements of Literature to complete guided reading questions.

 

2)  Assign- Write an analysis essay. Whole group instruction of requirements for this assignment and supplementary aids.

*  Guidelines for  Essay

*  How to Write a Thesis

*  Essay Template

*  Writer's Checklist and 

   Rubric

 

3) Extra-credit opportunity:  Moral Perfection Log

4) First draft a thesis statement due in class for teacher feedback

5) Student-Teacher mini-conferences for writing feedback.

6)  Check h.w.: Unit 4 Vocabulary flash cards and picture notes for a grade.. 

 

 

HOMEWORK:

1)  Study for Test on Unit 4 Vocabulary on Thursday, 11/12.  

2) First typed draft of essay on The Crucible is due on Friday, 11/13. Final paper must be uploaded into Turnitin.com by 11:59 p.m. on Weds., 11/18. 

 

 

 

 

 

WEDNESDAY

November 11, 2015

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NO SCHOOL HOLIDAY FOCUS:  

The student will 

 

ACTIVITIES:

1)  

2)  

 

 

 

HOMEWORK:

1)  Study for Test on Unit 4 Vocabulary on Thursday, 11/12.  

2)  First typed draft of essay on The Crucible is due on Friday, 11/13.

 

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Periods 1, 3 and 5 ONLY

Final paper must be uploaded into Turnitin.com by 11:59 p.m. on Tues., 11/17. 

Periods 2 and 6 ONLY

Final paper must be 

uploaded into Turnitin.com

by 11:59 p.m. on Weds.,

11/18.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

THURSDAY

November 12, 2015

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FOCUS:  

The student will use an essay template and other writing resources to compose an original analysis essay based on the following prompt: 

How does fear affect one or more characters in The Crucible?

  

The students will receive constructive feedback for first essay drafts.  

 

ACTIVITIES:

1) Explanation and demonstration of essay compostion using the template.  

2) Independent essay composition 

3)  Student-Teacher mini-conferences for writing feedback.

 

HOMEWORK:

1)  First typed draft of essay on The Crucible is due tomorrow. 

 

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 Periods 1, 3 and 5 ONLY

Final paper must be uploaded into Turnitin.com by 11:59 p.m. on Tues., 11/17. 

Periods 2 and 6 ONLY

Final paper must be 

uploaded into Turnitin.com

by 11:59 p.m. on Weds.,

11/18.

 

 

 

 

 

FRIDAY

November 13, 2015

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FOCUS:  

The students will continue the writing process by peer-editing and revising their essays on the following prompt: 

How does fear affect one or more characters in The Crucible? 

 

ACTIVITIES:

1)  Mini-lesson on proof-reader's marks

2) Peer-editing and revising in small groups of four.

3)  Student-Teacher mini-conferences for writing feedback.

 

 

 

HOMEWORK:

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 Periods 1, 3 and 5 ONLY

Final paper must be uploaded into Turnitin.com by 11:59 p.m. on Tues., 11/17. 

Periods 2 and 6 ONLY

Final paper must be 

uploaded into Turnitin.com

by 11:59 p.m. on Weds.,

11/18.

 

 

 

 

 

MONDAY

November 16, 2015

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FOCUS:  

The students will revise and publish their edited essays based on the following prompt:

How does fear affect one or more characters in The Crucible?

 

ACTIVITIES:

*power failure 

1)  Distribute the laptops.

 

2)  Students will revise their essay based on the requirements, writers' checklist and rubric. 

 

3) Extra-credit opportunity:  Moral Perfection Log

 

HOMEWORK:

1)  Study for Test on Unit 4 Vocabulary on Thursday, 11/19.  

2) Periods 1, 3 and 5 ONLY 

Final paper must be uploaded into Turnitin.com by 11:59 p.m. on Tues., 11/17. 

Periods 2 and 6 ONLY

Final paper must be uploaded into Turnitin.comby 11:59 p.m. on Weds.,11/18.

 

 

 

 

TUESDAY

November 17, 2015

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BLOCK SCHEDULE

Per. 1, 3 and 5

FOCUS:  

The student will practice the language portion of the SAT.  

 

ACTIVITIES:

1)  Distribute the laptops.

 

2)  Khan Academy 

Diagnostic SAT 

 

3) Login and upload essays to www.turnitin.com

 

 

HOMEWORK:

1)  Study for Test on Unit 4 Vocabulary on Thursday, 11/19.  

 

2) Periods 1, 3 and 5 ONLY 

Final paper must be uploaded into Turnitin.com by 11:59 p.m. tonight.

 

 

Periods 2 and 6 ONLY

Final paper must be uploaded into Turnitin.comby 11:59 p.m. on Weds.,11/18.

 

 

 

 

 

THURSDAY

November 19, 2015

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FOCUS:  

The students will demonstrate their knowledge and understanding of SAT Unit 4 Vocabulary and definitions.

 

ACTIVITIES:

1) Unit 4 Vocabulary Test

2) 

3)  

 

HOMEWORK:

1)  Extra-Credit Opportunities: Ben Franklin Virtues, take the SAT on Dec. 5th and attend the Winter Fantasy Showcase.  I sent you information through a Jupiter Grades message.  

 

 

 

 

 

WEDNESDAY

November 18, 2015

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BLOCK SCHEDULE

Per. 2 and 6

FOCUS:    

The student will practice the language portion of the SAT.  

 

ACTIVITIES:

1)  Distribute the laptops.

 

2)  Khan Academy 

Diagnostic SAT 

 

3) Login and upload essays to www.turnitin.com

 

 

HOMEWORK:

1)  Study for Test on Unit 4 Vocabulary tomorrow.  

 

2)  Periods 2 and 6 ONLY

Final paper must be 

uploaded into Turnitin.com

by 11:59 p.m. tonight.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FRIDAY

November 20, 2015

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FOCUS:  

The students will deepen their knowledge and understanding of Rationalism. 

 

ACTIVITIES:

1)  Check, correct and discuss Notes on Rationalism.

2) Poor Richard's Almanac and the aphorisms of Ben Franklin

3)  After reading, student selected two examples to write as inspirational "words to live by." 

 

 

 

HOMEWORK:  

1)  Extra-Credit Opportunities: Ben Franklin Virtues, take the SAT on Dec. 5th and attend the Winter Fantasy Showcase.  I sent you information through a Jupiter Grades message.

 

 

 

 

 

 

MONDAY

November 23, 2015

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FOCUS:  

The students will apply knowledge of language to understand how language functions in different contexts.

The students will identify

*rhetorical questions

*persuasive language

(logos, pathos, eros, kairos) in The Speech to the Virginia Convention, by Patrick Henry.

 

ACTIVITIES:

1)  Students will take bio-notes on Patrick Henry and define persuasive language techniques:

*rhetorical questions

*persuasive language

(logos, pathos, eros, kairos)

2) Biography.com video clip on Patrick Henry's Speech to the Virginia Convention

3) Audio version of Speech to the Virginia Convention

4)  Assignment:  

On the same sheet of paper below your bio-notes, write one example of kairos and one example of a rhetorical question.

 

HOMEWORK:

1)  Bring play books tomorrow, The Crucible.

2)  Extra-Credit for Ben Franklin's Virtue Chart is due 11:59 p.m. tonight.  You must upload the chart and your paragraph to receive full-credit.

3)  Extra-Credit Opportunities: Take the SAT on Dec. 5th and attend the Winter Fantasy Showcase.  I sent you information through a Jupiter Grades message.

4)  Print the document below for a grade and bring it to class on 11/30.

It is a short story called,

"The Birthmark." 

 

 

TUESDAY

November 24, 2015

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FOCUS:  

The students will apply knowledge of language to understand how language functions in different contexts.

*parallelism

*persuasive language

(logos, pathos, eros, kairos)

ACTIVITIES:

1)  Students will take bio-notes pn Thomas Jefferson and define parallelism.  

2) Biography.com video clip on the biography of Thomas Jefferson.   

3) Collect The Crucible play books.  

4)  Collect h.w: printed copy of "The Birthmark" for a grade.  

 

 

HOMEWORK:

1)  Organize your English folder as shown in class over the break.

2) Print the document below for a grade and bring it to class on 11/30. It is a short story called,"The Birthmark." 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3)  Extra-Credit Opportunities: Take the SAT on Dec. 5th and attend the Winter Fantasy Showcase.  I sent you information through a Jupiter Grades message.

 

 

 

 

WEDNESDAY

November 25, 2015

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NO SCHOOL HOLIDAY BREAK

 

FOCUS:  The student will

 

 

ACTIVITIES:

1)  

 

2)  

 

3) 

 

 

HOMEWORK:

 

1)  Organize your English folder as shown in class over the break.

 

2) Print the document below for a grade and bring it to class on 11/30. It is a short story called,"The Birthmark." 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3)  Extra-Credit Opportunities: Take the SAT on Dec. 5th and attend the Winter Fantasy Showcase.  I sent you information through a Jupiter Grades message.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

THURSDAY

November 26, 2015

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NO SCHOOL HOLIDAY BREAK

 

FOCUS:  The student will

 

 

ACTIVITIES:

1)  

 

2)  

 

3) 

 

 

HOMEWORK:

 

 1)  Organize your English folder as shown in class over the break.

 

2) Print the document below for a grade and bring it to class on 11/30. It is a short story called,"The Birthmark." 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3)  Extra-Credit Opportunities: Take the SAT on Dec. 5th and attend the Winter Fantasy Showcase.  I sent you information through a Jupiter Grades message.

 

 

FRIDAY

November 27, 2015

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NO SCHOOL HOLIDAY BREAK

 

FOCUS:  The student will

 

 

ACTIVITIES:

1)  

 

2)  

 

3) 

 

 

HOMEWORK:  

 

1)  Organize your English folder as shown in class over the break.

 

2) Print the document below for a grade and bring it to class on 11/30. It is a short story called,"The Birthmark." 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3)  Extra-Credit Opportunities: Take the SAT on Dec. 5th and attend the Winter Fantasy Showcase.  I sent you information through a Jupiter Grades message.

 

 

 

 

MONDAY

November 30, 2015

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FOCUS:  

The students will 

be introduced to the characteristics, subgenres and authors of Romantic Literature. 

 

ACTIVITIES:

1)  Complete Rationalism Unit by discussing elements of literature (logos, ethos and parallelism) in The Declaration of Independence.  

2)  Click here to read Elements of Literature pages 138-150 to complete the guided notes on American Romanticism. 3) 

4) 

 

HOMEWORK:

1)  Declaration of Independence assignment is due on Thurs., 12/3.  

2)  Midterm Exam Schedule:  

Per. 1-2 on Weds., 12/16

Per. 3-4 on Thurs., 12/17

Per. 5-6 on Fri., 12/18

 

TUESDAY

December 1, 2015

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BLOCKS 1,3 and 5 

FOCUS:

The students will be introduced to the characteristics, subgenres and authors of Romantic Literature. 

The students will analyze the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in poetry including figurative language, tone and language that is particularly fresh and beautiful.  

ACTIVITIES:

1) Click here to read Elements of Literature pages 138-150 to complete the guided notes on American Romanticism.

2) Lecture on Romanticism and romantic poetry.  Bio notes on Henry Wadsworth Longfellow.    

3)  In pairs: analyze "The Ropewalk" 

 

HOMEWORK:

1)  Declaration of Independence assignment is due on Thurs., 12/3.  

2)  Midterm Exam Schedule:  

Per. 1-2 on Weds., 12/16

Per. 3-4 on Thurs., 12/17

Per. 5-6 on Fri., 12/18

 

WEDNESDAY

December 2, 2015

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BLOCKS 2 and 6 

FOCUS:  

The students will be introduced to the characteristics, subgenres and authors of Romantic Literature. 

The students will analyze the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in poetry including figurative language, tone and language that is particularly fresh and beautiful.  

ACTIVITIES:

1) Click here to read Elements of Literature pages 138-150 to complete the guided notes on American Romanticism.

2) Lecture on Romanticism and romantic poetry.  Bio notes on Henry Wadsworth Longfellow.    

3)  In pairs: analyze "The Ropewalk" 

 

HOMEWORK:

1)  Declaration of Independence assignment is due on Thurs., 12/3.  

2)  Midterm Exam Schedule:  

Per. 1-2 on Weds., 12/16

Per. 3-4 on Thurs., 12/17

Per. 5-6 on Fri., 12/18

 

 

 

 

 

 

THURSDAY

December 3, 2015

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 HSSD  Periods 1-6 

FOCUS: The students will catch-up on this week's assignments and organize their English folder.

 

ACTIVITIES:

1)  Check, discuss and collect h.w.: close read of Declaration of Independence 

2)  

 

 

 

HOMEWORK:

1) Midterm Exam Schedule:

Per. 1-2 on Weds., 12/16

Per. 3-4 on Thurs., 12/17

Per. 5-6 on Fri., 12/18

2)  Notebook check is coming next week....!!!

3) EXTRA-CREDIT...see Jupiter Grades Calendar!

 

 

 

FRIDAY

December 4, 2015

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FOCUS:  

The students will self-assess their guided reading notes in order to deepen their knowledge and understanding of Romantic Literature.

 

The students will demonstrate and apply the conventions of standard English grammar usage, capitalization, punctuation and spelling.   

 

ACTIVITIES:

1)  Check, discuss and collect Guided Reading Notes on American Romanticism 

2)  Handout:  Grammar Usage Errors in Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God.     

 

HOMEWORK: 

If you were absent this week be sure you have completed the assignments below! 

1) Click here to read Elements of Literature pages 138-150 to complete the guided notes on American Romanticism.

2) Lecture on Romanticism and romantic poetry.  Bio notes on Henry Wadsworth Longfellow.

3) Midterm Exam Schedule:

Per. 1-2 on Weds., 12/16

Per. 3-4 on Thurs., 12/17

Per. 5-6 on Fri., 12/18

 Notebook check is coming next week....!!!

5) EXTRA-CREDIT...see Jupiter Grades Calendar!

MONDAY

December 7, 2015

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FOCUS:  

The students will analyze the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in poetry including figurative language, tone and language that is particularly fresh and beautiful.  

 

ACTIVITIES:

1)  Collect Q2 assignments from last week.

2)  Students will present their analysis of "The Ropewalk"

3) Assign homework: view Power Point Rationalism vs. Romanticism below.

 

HOMEWORK:

1)  View the PowerPoint "Rationalism vs. Romanticism" below.

2)  Midterm Study Guide is posted below.

3)  Midterm Exam Schedule:  

Per. 1-2 on Weds., 12/16

Per. 3-4 on Thurs., 12/17

Per. 5-6 on Fri., 12/18

 

TUESDAY

December 8, 2015

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BLOCKS 1,3 and 5 

FOCUS:  

The students will be introduced to the characteristics of American Gothicism and the works of Edgar Allen Poe.

 

The students will analyze the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in poetry including sound effects, tone and language that is particularly mysterious, macabre and gloomy.

 

ACTIVITIES:

1) Handout: Bio-notes on Edgar Allan Poe

http://www.biography.com/search?query=Edgar%20Allan%20Poe

2)  Read Elements of Literature, page 287 "Poe's Process."

3) Review literary terms and then handout: "Sound Effects in The Raven"

4)  Define: internal rhyme, end rhyme, onomatopoeia, alliteration.

5) Audio of "The Raven"

6) Audio of "The Tell Tale Heart"

 

HOMEWORK:

1)   Finish "Sound Effects in The Raven" due Thurs., 12/10.  

2)  Midterm Exam Schedule:  

Per. 1-2 on Weds., 12/16

Per. 3-4 on Thurs., 12/17

Per. 5-6 on Fri., 12/18

 

WEDNESDAY

December 9, 2015

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BLOCKS 2 and 6 

FOCUS:  

The students will be introduced to the characteristics of American Gothicism and the works of Edgar Allen Poe.

 

The students will analyze the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in poetry including sound effects, tone and language that is particularly mysterious, macabre and gloomy.

 

ACTIVITIES:

1) Handout: Bio-notes on Edgar Allan Poe

http://www.biography.com/search?query=Edgar%20Allan%20Poe

2)  Read Elements of Literature, page 287 "Poe's Process."

3) Review literary terms and then handout: "Sound Effects in The Raven"

4)  Define: internal rhyme, end rhyme, onomatopoeia, alliteration.

5) Audio of "The Raven"

6) Audio of "The Tell Tale Heart"

 

HOMEWORK:

1)   Finish "Sound Effects in The Raven" due Thurs., 12/10.  

2)  Midterm Exam Schedule:  

Per. 1-2 on Weds., 12/16

Per. 3-4 on Thurs., 12/17

Per. 5-6 on Fri., 12/18

 

 

 

THURSDAY

December 10, 2015

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FOCUS: The students will catch-up on this week's assignments and organize their English folder.

 

ACTIVITIES:

1)  Check, discuss and collect h.w. Sound Effects in "The Raven."

2)  

 

 

 

HOMEWORK:

1) Midterm Exam Schedule:

Per. 1-2 on Weds., 12/16

Per. 3-4 on Thurs., 12/17

Per. 5-6 on Fri., 12/18

2)  Notebook check is coming next week....!!!

3) EXTRA-CREDIT:  You must sign in at the table after tonight's Winter Fantasy!

 

 

 

FRIDAY

December 11, 2015

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FOCUS:  

The students will be able to apply the concepts and ideologies of Romanticism in the film version of The Last of the Mohicans.

 

ACTIVITIES:

1)  Check, discuss and collect grammar assignment: proofreader's marks on Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God

2) Create a foldable eight-panel graphic organizer to track the story elements in the film.  This assignment will become a study guide. 

3) film:  The Last of the Mohicans.

 

HOMEWORK: 

1) Bio-notes on Longfellow will be collected next Mon. for per. 1,3,5 and on Tues. for per. 2 and 6. 

2) Midterm Exam Schedule:

Per. 1-2 on Weds., 12/16

Per. 3-4 on Thurs., 12/17

Per. 5-6 on Fri., 12/18

 

MONDAY

December 14, 2015

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BLOCKS 1,3 and 5 

FOCUS:  

The students will be able to apply the concepts and ideologies of Romanticism in the film version of The Last of the Mohicans.

 

ACTIVITIES:

1)  Collect bio-notes on Longfellow for a Q3 grade.

2)  Students will update their foldable characteriazation and story graphic organizer as they view the film version of The Last of the Mohicans.

3) Question and Answer Review for the Midterm Exam.  

 

HOMEWORK:

1) View the PowerPoint "Rationalism vs. Romanticism" below.

2)  Midterm Study Guide is posted below.

3)  Midterm Exam Schedule:  

Per. 1-2 on Weds., 12/16

Per. 3-4 on Thurs., 12/17

Per. 5-6 on Fri., 12/18

 

TUESDAY

December 15, 2015

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BLOCKS 2 and 6 

FOCUS:  

The students will be able to apply the concepts and ideologies of Romanticism in the film version of The Last of the Mohicans.

 

ACTIVITIES:

1)  Collect bio-notes on Longfellow for a Q3 grade.

2)  Students will update their foldable characteriazation and story graphic organizer as they view the film version of The Last of the Mohicans.

3) Question and Answer Review for the Midterm Exam.  

 

HOMEWORK:

1) View the PowerPoint "Rationalism vs. Romanticism" below.

2)  Midterm Study Guide is posted below.

3)  Midterm Exam Schedule:  

Per. 1-2 on Weds., 12/16

Per. 3-4 on Thurs., 12/17

Per. 5-6 on Fri., 12/18

 

WEDNESDAY

December 16, 2015

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MIDTERM EXAMS:

Per. 1-2

FOCUS:  

The students will be assessed on their knowledge and understanding of

Semester I American Literature.

 

ACTIVITIES:

1) Midterm Exam: 75 multiple-choice questions

 

HOMEWORK:

1)   

 

 

 

THURSDAY

December 17, 2015

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MIDTERM EXAMS:

Per. 3-4

FOCUS:  

The students will be assessed on their knowledge and understanding of

Semester I American Literature.

 

ACTIVITIES:

1) Midterm Exam: 75 multiple-choice questions

 

HOMEWORK:

1)   

 

 

 

FRIDAY

December 18, 2015

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MIDTERM EXAMS:

Per. 5-6

FOCUS:  

The students will be assessed on their knowledge and understanding of

Semester I American Literature.

 

ACTIVITIES:

1) Midterm Exam: 75 multiple-choice questions

 

HOMEWORK:

1)   

 

MONDAY

Jaanuary 4, 2016

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FOCUS:  

The students will be able to apply the concepts and ideologies of Romanticism in the film version of The Last of the Mohicans.

 

ACTIVITIES:

1)   Students will update their foldable character list and graphic organizer as they view the film version of The Last of the Mohicans.

2) Discuss historical background, themes, romantic hero and elements of romantic literature depicted in the film version of The Last of the Mohicans.

3) Handout:  Grammar Usage Worksheet on "The Raven."

 

HOMEWORK:

1) Test on The Last of the Mohicans and Romantic Literature will be on Tuesday, Jan/, 12.

2)  Grammar Usage "The Raven" is due tomorrow.

3)  

 

TUESDAY

January 5, 2016

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BLOCKS 1,3 and 5 

FOCUS:  

The students will deepen their knowledge and understanding of the ideologies of Romanticism and be able to identify romantic characteristics in various literary works.

The students will be introduced to the romantic ideology of transcendentalism and its authors.

 

ACTIVITIES:

1)  PowerPoint and lecture on Romantic Literature

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2)  Bio-notes on Ralph Waldo Emerson

3)  Click here for the independent reading of excerpt from Emerson's essay, Nature.

 

HOMEWORK:

1) Per. 2 and 6: Grammar Usage "The Raven" is due tomorrow. 

2)  Study Units 1-4 Vocabulary words and definitions daily... it takes less than 10 minutes.

3)  

 

WEDNESDAY

January 6, 2016

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BLOCKS 2 and 6 

FOCUS:  

The students will deepen their knowledge and understanding of the ideologies of Romanticism and be able to identify romantic characteristics in various literary works.

The students will be introduced to the romantic ideology of transcendentalism and its authors.

 

ACTIVITIES:

1)  PowerPoint and lecture on Romantic Literature

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2)  Bio-notes on Ralph Waldo Emerson

3)  Click here for the independent reading of excerpt from Emerson's essay, Nature.

 

HOMEWORK:

1)  Study Units 1-4 Vocabulary words and definitions daily... it takes less than 10 minutes.

2)   

 

 

 

THURSDAY

January 7, 2016

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Early Release Day 11:45

FOCUS:  "Catch-up Day"

The students will complete any unfinished reading and writing assignments from January 4 through January 7th. 

 

ACTIVITIES:

1) Check and collect grammar usage "The Raven."

2) I collected Bio-notes on Emerson and the Grammar Usage on "The Raven."

 

HOMEWORK:

1)  Study Units 1-4 Vocabulary words and definitions daily... it takes less than 10 minutes.

 

 

 

FRIDAY

January 8, 2016

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No School: Teacher Planning Day

FOCUS:  

The students will 

 

ACTIVITIES:

1) 

 

HOMEWORK:

1)   

 

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