ORANGE DAY

COLLEGE PREP 12

1. Finish Act 1 film of HAMLET and take notes
2. Open note test Act 1 of Hamlet.....
3. No homework! Happy vacation

COLLEGE PREP 9

1. Quiz on "A Dangerous Adventure" chapter
2. Collage representing Little Tree's "secret place" contrasted with yours....choose images that you feel correspond best to this! This was a classwork assignment
3. No reading assignment....happy vacation

HONORS/DUAL ENROLLMENT

1. Hamlet test on Act 1
2. Act out/discuss 2.1 (thank you Justin and Jordan!!)
3. NO reading assignment...enjoy the vacation

BLACK DAY

COLLEGE PREP 11

1 Huck Finn
-test on chapt 1-25
-begin reading in class for tonight's assignment-read chapters 29-31 for Friday!

BLACK DAY

COLLEGE PREP 11

1. Huck Finn
-do study guide of thought questions for chapters 23, 24, 25....these are graded on effort, as they do not have 'correct' answers, but, rather, are based upon your own opinions in the story....
-. go over and have discussion of reading this way
-there will be a test on Wednesday covering the book all the way through chapter 25....keep in my mind that you MAY use your notes on this, so bring everything you have!
-the reading assignment for next time is to read the chapters from pages 153-175. NOTE that these chapters will NOT be included on Wednesday's test....

ORANGE DAY

COLLEGE PREP 12

1. Hamlet
-rest of notes
-begin reading Act 1 Scene 1 together...finish scene together, taking notes
-no new reading assignment

COLLEGE PREP 9

1. "Little Tree"
-take reading check quiz...go over quiz as way of discussing 'fox and hounds' and 'I kin yee Bonnie Bee' chapter'
-split up into two groups...your choice...the first group does research on the Trail Of Tears and presents at least three facts about it...the second group considers grandpa's commentary on page 37 about 'words' and how they can be harmful...have a discussion with your group and generate a list of 5-10 ways 'words' can be 'harmful' in our society--not just with swears, insults, etc!
-bring this next time so we can go over it!
-homework is to read the next two chapters....

HONORS/DUAL ENROLLMENT

1. HAMLET
-check in regarding 1.1
-read aloud some of 1.2 as a class...take notes...
-distribute 'study guide' for 1.2 and work through the rest of the scene, translating lines...
-go over some of them...then we ran out of time.....finish 10-14 for next time on the study guide!
-please read 1.3 and choose FOUR quotes to do on the study guide (the other side of the 1.2 study guide is the 1.3 guide)...you only need to do four...dont do all of them
-this is a participation grade!! Hang in there!! Work hard with this!!

ORANGE DAY

COLLEGE PREP 12

1. HAMLET
-we took a lot of notes today...background, etc...we will be starting the reading next time...please be sure to copy notes if you missed them
2. College Essay
-woops! I forgot to collect them today....give them to me next time

COLLEGE PREP 9

1. Vocab quiz today
2. "Little Tree"
-group assignment on first three chapters...then we went over them...take good notes as you may use them on SOME tests!
-begin reading next chapter...please read the next three chapters, ending on page 48...
-always expect a reading check quiz!!!!

HONORS

1. Vocab test
2. HAMLET
-finish notes--copy the ones you missed as we discuss the opening of the play
-begin reading together in class....we read and discussed part of 1.1....please finish this scene (just read it) for Friday....

ORANGE DAY

CP 12

1. Vocab quiz in class
2. Sentence variety-go over quickly as your college essay is due on WEDNESDAY!!! Snowday or not!!!
3. Hamlet
-begin with notes....I did not distribute books

CP 9

1. Collect essays which were not turned in because of snow day....
2. Vocab test will be on WEDNESDAY...if there is a snow day then the test is on FRIDAY
3. "The Education of Little Tree"
-background notes and info
-write about a tradition in your family AND a learning experience that took place outside of school....
-begin reading the book...your job is to read the first 3 chapters, ending on page 20

HONORS

1. college essays due!
2. Vocab test is on Wednesday!
3. HAMLET
-background info and notes...copy what you missed...we will hand out books and begin on Wednesday...be sure to buy your own copy if you want....

ORANGE DAY

COLLEGE PREP 12

1. College Essay
-sentence variety exercises
-your final college essays are due next WEDNESDAY
-please do the "snow" story and the "kayak" story sheet sentence revisions for next time!
2. Vocab test will be next MONDAY

COLLEGE PREP 9

1. Latin roots
-vocab review using books
-your quiz will be on Monday
2. Your papers "A Place That Matters" were due today....but if you did not have your stuff because of the snowday, then this is your ONE CHANCE at leniency.....please give it to me MONDAY if you have not already.......
3. Moved seats into different configurations/seating chart....

HONORS

1. Sentence variety
-go over sheet
-"snow" and "kayak" examples...do in class and go over
2. Your college essays are due on Monday....the rubric includes 1) VOICE 2) LEAD 3) AT LEAST FOUR UNDERLINED/ITALICIZED/ETC EXAMPLES OF ALTERNATED SENTENCE BEGINNINGS AS WE TALKED ABOUT
3. Your vocab test will be on Wednesday
4. Brieeeeeeeeeeeeefly started HAMLET, but we will do more of that next time

ORANGE DAY

COLLEGE PREP 12

1. College essay
-read examples "Shakespeare" and "BC" and discuss...analyze good and weak points
2. Vocab
-new list for test on MONDAY

COLLEGE PREP 9

1 Vocab-Greek and Latin root words #2
-do definitions for words and roots
-your HW is to find TWO WORDS for each one of the four roots...write the word and the definition down!
2. Paragraph writing
-read, analyze, discuss PORCHES with topic sentences, supporting details, etc
-write to the prompt "A Place to Remember" and make sure you give me THREE good supporting paragraphs about a place that has meaning to you...WHY does this place have meaning? WHAT is important about it? etc....come see me beforehand if you are confused
-YOU. MUST. HAVE. A. HARD. COPY. OF. YOUR. PAPER. IN. CLASS. no emailing me or "i have to print it" etc....

HONORS
1. Vocab-new list for test next week....cultural literacy
2. Sentence variety writing
-explain strategies for alternating sentence beginnings...not just using nouns
-distribute sheet and work on revising sentences...please complete this for next time and we will go over it
-your final essay will be due next MONDAY

BLACK DAY

COLLEGE PREP 11

1. Vocabulary words given for quiz on Friday
2. Huck Finn
-go over study guide from group of last chapters--6-9
-continue reading through chapter 17 (ends at the top of p 94) for next time
-always expect a reading check quiz...in fact, I am telling you there will be one.....

ORANGE DAY

COLLEGE PREP 12

1. College essays
-collect 'clothing essays'
-"I am a dynamic figure" activity
-we will finish up our work after break....enjoy your time off!!

COLLEGE PREP 9

1. Paragraph writing
-go over/share on board topic sentences/supporting details for sheet #21...
-with a partner, swap pages you wrote and correct, looking for transition words, topic sent, supporting details
-"The Secret of Riding Bikes" and rate writing using the guide I give you
-we will finish this up after break.....enjoy!! no new HW....

HONORS

1. College Essay
-begin reading sample essays..."dinner," and "Boston College"
-rate essays on strengths and weaknesses
-we will finish three more samples after break...enjoy your time off!

BLACK DAY

COLLEGE PREP 11

1. Huck Finn
-Test on reading through page 42
-go over test/group of chapters
-read on...for the Monday you come back from Thanksgiving, please have read chapters 9-13....or, if you like to think of it in pages, it is 43-68
-we will not have a test on this on Monday, but we will work on a study guide in class!

ORANGE DAY

COLLEGE PREP 12

1. College essay
-continue with leads...Bulwyr/Lytton prize examples for fun....
-'list of questions' together....
-in class writing--seven or eight minutes of writing based on one of those 'questions'
-switch and revise leads....
-your prompt/essay due next time is this: What does your clothing say about you? By CLOTHING, I mean not only your clothes that you wear, but also accessories like jewelry, piercings, lucky charms, uniforms, etc etc THIS MUST BE PRINTED OUT BEFORE YOU COME TO CLASS!!

COLLEGE PREP 9

1. Latin and Greek root test 1
2. Paragraph writing
-review of homework worksheets
-handed out final worksheet (cause and effect writing....topic sentence and detail writing...the sheet was double sided)
-please finish this sheet for next time
-on sheet #21, please take one of the topic sentences and FORMALLY WRITE OUT A WELL CRAFTED PARAGRAPH. This should be about a half a page or more. Use supporting details and transition words as we discussed

HONORS
1. College Essay
-"clothing" pieces due today....go over leads and share papers to revise leads...
-"Dynamic Figure" activity and discuss voice....
-nothing due next time.....thanks!

GO BLACK RAIDERS

BLACK DAY

COLLEGE PREP 11

1. Huck Finn
-go over first reading assignment by doing 'notes' on the study guide I gave you...
-work on own or in pairs and complete....
-go over to have those chapters solid!
-for next class, please have read through page 42....do not start the chapter on page 43
****We will have a quiz on this section on Monday!!!****

ORANGE DAY

COLLEGE PREP 12

1. Vocab quiz
2. College Essay
-lesson on avoiding cliche phrases and words
-focus on voice
-for Friday, please have at least one page of writing (can be handwritten) based on one of the items we did for the CollectingActivity....this writing should be rich in voice and it should have one of the Q.A.Q.S. leads
-we discussed strategies for effective leads....learned about the Goldsmith QAQS strategies...

FRESHMEN

1. Greek and Latin roots
-hear new words you found on own
-review exercises in the vocab workbooks....exercise 1, 2, 3 starting on page 8
-study for quiz which will be on Friday!
2. Paragraph writing
-two review sheets given to do for homework....underlining topic sentences, putting details in order, etc...make sure this is done for next time!

HONORS/DUAL ENROLLMENT

1. College Essay
-focus on effective leads with QAQS strategies...
-"dark and stormy" examples
-"question game" activity with partners for about ten minutes
-focused piece of writing--focus on leads--for about 9 minutes
-your first GRADED essay piece is due on Friday...MAKE SURE IT IS TYPED AND PRINTED OUT BEFORE YOU COME IN!!!! "Describe what your clothing says about you. Remember, 'clothing' can be defined as the clothes you wear....but it also entails 'accessories' like bags, hats, purses, jewelery, piercings, or anything else you carry on your 'person.'
The essay will be graded on VOICE and your LEAD

BLACK DAY

COLLEGE PREP 11

1. Huck Finn
-notes on Twain, Finn characters, some themes, etc...we take notes each day, so if you were absent, get them
-begin reading as a class for the first five pages or so...your job is to continue reading through chapter 5 (halfway through page 20)
-alwayssssssss expect a reading check quiz!

ORANGE DAY

COLLEGE PREP 12

1. Reminder of vocab quiz on Wednesday
2. College Essay
-all of 'collecting' activity....scavenger hunt of the mind....
-"annoying" writing prompt and read aloud to learn about unique voice in writing....
-pick ONE of the items of the collecting activity...elaborate on it...write at least a page on this....use as much authentic voice as possible.....we will share these

COLLEGE PREP 9

1. Vocab
-Greek and Latin roots words
-for next time, find at least two words (original words) containing each of the roots we learned about (8 new words total)...make sure to define these words
2. Paragraph writing
-begin discussion of topic sentence, enumerative paragraphs, coherence...
-do 'coherence' worksheet and go over...

HONORS

1. Personal Narrative
-read 'annoying' prompt aloud to discuss voice
-shoes and socks for 1 page voice prompt
-cliches and how to avoid them in writing
-briefly introduce effective leads....

BLACK DAY

COLLEGE PREP 11

1. Information writing
-go over 'paper' feature story with questions....
-collect paragraphs with subtopics on "something important to Maine" after hearing some....
2. Huck Finn
-begin unit by introducing Mark Twain...
-show parts of HistoryChannel Documentary....take notes on ten interesting things you find out about him
-we will start the novel on Tuesday!

ORANGE DAY

COLLEGE PREP 12

1. College Essay/Personal Narrative
-finish vocab list!
-write about yourself using the vocab list...pick 12 of the words...how do you measure up against them? Are you like or unlike them?? Why??
-begin 'mental scavenger hunt' thing....what are SEVEN things you want to learn more about?
-we will finish on Monday....your vocab quiz will be next WEDNESDAY!!

COLLEGE PREP 9

1. Test on Edgar Allan Poe--use your notes! Reward! Yay!
2. Greek and Latin roots/vocab
-learn the four new roots we'll be dealing with
-we will be finishing this next time

HONORS/DUAL ENROLLMENT
1. Personal Narrative/College Essay unit
-take vocab quiz in class
-collecting activity/work on it and share some
-per the collecting activity: ZOOM IN on one of the categories/items and EXPAND ON IT in about 3/4 to a page of writing....use as much voice as possible!! FOR EXAMPLE...if under the THINGS YOU DISLIKE category you put CHEESE PIZZA, write about WHY!!! BE YOU!! Be genuine! Use voice
-write to the prompt: One thing that really annoys me is......(DO NOT put name on it...I will collect it....more to come on Monday!)

BLACK DAY

COLLEGE PREP 11

1. Vocab quiz in class today
2. Paragraph writing
-do 'moon' and 'homeless' paragraph worksheets...
-practice paragraphs prompts from 'you say i say'
-give 'coherence' worksheet....please do this double sided sheet for next class, which is on WEDNESDAY....

ORANGE DAY

COLLEGE PREP 12

1 College Essay
-please see honors class blog from yesterday....you folks actually have the same thing
-we started college essay vocab today....we will finish the words next time
2. Touch base regarding papers....these are due on Friday....please see the last blog entry for specifics...or come see me....

COLLEGE PREP 9

1. "The Pit and the Pendulum"
-go over story....discuss sensory images and unreliable narrator....
2. "The Black Cat"
-intro story and begin reading in class
-please finish the story at home and please write down some quotes/details/reasons why you can tell the narrator is crazy, delusional, and UNRELIABLE as a narrator....
3. Short Story Paper
-NOTE: On Friday, I will give you guys time in class to be working on your papers....I will be talking to you and conferencing with you, etc....your paper is due AT END OF CLASS, so use your time wisely....it might be a good idea to come in to class with some stuff already written, etc!

HONORS/DUAL ENROLLMENT
1. Papers
-pass back papers--commented upon, but not graded...
-utilize PUSH, PRAISE, PONDER strategy with partners
-utilize "StarSystem" on your own
-make changes and revision, then pass in to have this combined with my stuff for a grade!
2. College Essay
-Disjunctive Syllogism game
-watch JoJo laugh....

BLACK DAY

COLLEGE PREP 11

1. Paragraph writing
-review of basics--topic sentences, sentence structure, supporting details, enumerative strategy, etc
-worksheets on identifying topic sentences and supporting details
-exercise 19 and 20 sheets
2. Vocabulary
-we got new words last time, and we will have a quiz on THURSDAY
-utilizing paragraph writing strategy, pick at least five words and find commonalities and create a paragraph with a sharp topic sentence....use the vocab words correctly in the writing of your paragraph...

ORANGE DAY

COLLEGE PREP 12

1. Read
2. Assign paper for "short story unit" test.....you can choose from one of the two prompts I gave you
a. Describe a common literary device two stories share
                             or
b. Describe an incident where a seemingly positive quality--like loyalty, love, innocence, or pride--can be a BAD thing that negatively affects a character's life
3. We spent some time brainstorming characters from our short stories and isolating their positive qualities....
4. Begin the college essay/Personal Narrative writing unit....yeay!

COLLEGE PREP 9

1. Vocab test
2. Assign paper (no due date was given yet, as we will continue to talk about it on Wednesday). If you were not here to get the paper assignment, you need to SEE ME asap OR copy down the assignment (there were several choices) from a trusted classmate!!!
3. Poe's "The Pit and the Pendulum"
-introduce and begin reading in class
-finish the story for next time
-please write down 2 examples for each of the 5 sensory images (two examples of Poe using 'touch' details, two examples of Poe using 'hearing' details, etc)

HONORS

1. Papers due today! We did not get to work with them in class, but they were collected!
2. Personal Narrative Essay
-rubric and expectations and parameters
-other prompts
-20 awesome vocab words to help you write a better personal narrative essay...we will have this vocab quiz on Friday.

BLACK DAY

COLLEGE PREP 11

1. Finish film
2. New Unit-paragraph writing....information writing....begin on Tuesday
3. Vocab
-new list of words--test next THURSDAY

ORANGE DAY

COLLEGE PREP 12

1. Well....we had four kids in class today....we put our plan on hold so we could continue on MOnday.....

COLLEGE PREP 9

1. EdgarAllanPoe
-REMINDER that vocab test on "Cask of Amontillado" is going to be on MONDAY
-viewed Poe documentary///took notes
-briefly go over "Cask" and collect questions/notes on the story that were assigned for today
*Remember to study vocab!!!

HONORS/COLLEGE COMP

1. Paper (see last class blog for detailed assignment) is due on Monday
-discuss characters from short stories....their good qualities that stand out....
-emphasize need for good organization in paragraphs
-emphasize idea for two solid body paragraphs...one about the issue in the 'real world,' and the other about how the story/character you are using 'emphasizes' this point...
-see me if any questions!!
2. College Essay
-begin unit by going over description of personal narratives...look at different prompts
-be thinking of writing prompts your colleges are asking for!

BLACK DAY

COLLEGE PREP 11

1. Collect papers that were due today....you can give it to me by Friday for a tech day if you want
2. Work on finishing up film DEAD POET'S SOCIETY
3. Collect A SEPARATE PEACE books

ORANGE DAY

COLLEGE PREP 12

1.  "The End of Something"
-discuss story and all of symbolism that you were asked to write down
-2. "In the Twilight"
-begin all
-do anticipation guide for YOU (not Bruce)
-discuss inferences....2 truths and a lie
-read story and do study guide for next time!

FRESHMEN CP

1. Edgar Allan Poe
-finish vocab for "Cask"
-begin reading "Cask of Amontillado" and do study questions 1, 2, and 5 at end of story
-in addition, keep track, by making a list, of all the times Montressor gives Fortunado an opportunity to get out of going down to the catacombs
2. Vocab quiz will be next MONDAY

HONORS/DUAL ENROLLMENT

1. "In the Twilight"
-discuss story via study guide and other notes (parallelism, catharsis, etc)
2. Paper topic assigned (final paper for short story unit) "Describe an incident where a seemingly positive quality--like loyalty, pride, love, innocence, etc--can become a life damaging flaw that damages lives? Use at least one of our short stories to make your argument.
-we worked, as a prewriting exercise, on taking each story we've read, isolating the main characters, and listing 2 or 3 of their 'best' virtues and characteristics...

BLACK DAY

College Prep 11

1. Reminder on A SEPARATE PEACE paper.....
-paper is due Wednesday.
-you must choose one of the following prompts a) Compare a character in A SEPARATE PEACE to a 'tree' of your choice. Trees play such a large role in the story; how then, metaphorically, are the different types of trees like different types of characters? b) Describe how nature (rivers, ice, snow, trees, the seasons, etc) plays a role in the telling of the story in A SEPARATE PEACE.
-see me beforehand if you have questions!
2. Begin film DEAD POET'S SOCIETY as companion piece to book!

ORANGE DAY

COLLEGE PREP 12

1. Vocab test today! Check off sentences for participation grade too!
2. "The End of Something" by Hemingway
-read story together and on own
-notes on Hemingway's writing style
-finish the story for next class, AND please pick FOUR of the SYMBOLIC OBJECTS I wrote on the board (see me if you dont have them) and explain your opinion how each one is symbolic in the story....

COLLEGE PREP 9

1. "The Monkey's Paw"
-go over story...discuss the ironies and foreshadows....
2. Edgar Allan Poe unit-being
-notes on Poe and his life and history...
-begin vocab words you should know before reading "The Cask of Amontillado."
-dont worry about reading the story yet...we will do that next time!

HONORS/DUAL ENROLLMENT

1. "In the Twilight"
-2 truths and a lie activity as we discuss character inferences....
-anticipation guide for story-complete for YOU at this point
-begin story together and discuss intro of it
-please finish the story for next class
-please do the anticipation guide for BRUCE for next class
-please complete the 'quiz' (it is not really a quiz...it is a study guide) for next class
-see you...............next class.....

ORANGE DAY

COLLEGE PREP 12

1. Papers were due today!
2. "A Rose for Emily"
-discuss story....foreshadows and clues...things in society that are taboo....etc
3. Vocab
-reminder that there is a quiz on Friday
-begin in class/finish for HW....put all words in sentences...they will be checked off on Friday

COLLEGE PREP 9

1. Vocab quiz!
2. TMDG maps-finish!
3. "The Monkey's Paw"
-background of story...discuss superstitions...discuss 'be careful what you wish for'
-begin reading story together...finish for next time
-write down at least three examples of how FORESHADOW exists in the story....write down the actual quote from the story and why you think it acts as a foreshadow....

HONORS/DUAL ENROLLMENT

1. Vocab quiz
2. "The End of Something"
-collect/share symbolism write ups
-discuss Hemingway and his style and what he brings to writing (six word bio....jokes...etc)
3. There is no reading tonight....we will read our next story and do all activities on Friday.....

BLACK DAY

COLLEGE PREP 11

1. We took the vocab quiz today
2. A SEPARATE PEACE
-discussion of trees as symbolism in story....discussion of 'symbolic' features of trees....brief walk around the fitness trails examining/identifying/studying features of trees.....all for the upcoming paper
-go inside and warm up
-look at chapter 12 study guide and briefly go over
-please read the final chapter of the book, and complete the study guide that goes along with it

ORANGE DAY

COLLEGE PREP 12

1. Vocab list--Latin roots AND cultural literacy/other languages....
2. Reminder of paper for THE LOTTERY due next class....see last week's blog for explanation....
3. A ROSE FOR EMILY
-briefly intro story....started reading in class...please read for next time!

COLLEGE PREP 9

1. Vocab
-go over sentences that were done for today for HW
-remember to study for your test which is on Wednesday!
2. TMDG
-begin 'maps' in class to emphasize the 'land novel' aspect of the story....how does the setting of the story affect the actions? (BTW--you all did a great job working on these today...we will have about another ten minutes next time to finish them in class!)

HONORS/COLLEGE COMP

1. Reminder of vocab quiz on Wednesday
2. "A Rose for Emily"
-discuss three aspects of the story a) things that are taboo in our culture/people who defy the status quo b) the character of Emily and how she goes against the status quo c) the clues/foreshadows/symbolic things that influence the story
3. Please read Hemingway's "The End of Something" for class next time....in addition, please think about three instances of symbolism in this short piece. It is a very short story....but it is FULL of symbolic objects that can be 'looked into further.' Put on your thinking cap...think outside the box...give it a try.....

BLACK DAY

ENGLISH 11 CP

Oh hi everyone....long time no see....today was kind of another 'lost' day as we missed many folks for the flu shot clinic....with the folks who were in class, we had a sort of 'work/catch up' day....the two things you need to do for Tuesday are 1) be prepared for the vocab quiz, as we will have it!! 2) read chapter 12 of the book (we are almost done!!!!!)

ORANGE DAY

COLLEGE PREP 12

1. "The Lottery"
-write about contrasting images in story....
-discuss story as a whole...talk about symbolism and typological names....
-assign paper that will be due next WEDNESDAY: Think about traditions, such as the tradition of "The Lottery." Many things we do in our culture and society are harmful, meaningless, or obsolete. How can traditions be 'bad' in our culture? How can they (intentionally or unintentionally) be harmful, meaningless, obsolete, or offensive?

COLLEGE PREP 9

1. Literary Terms Test!!
2. The Most Dangerous Game
-discuss story... "land novel" definition, etc
-do in class 'test' (NOTE: this is not a test, necessarily....it is a participation grade to help us talk about the story....)and finish it for Monday!
3. Vocab
-put your homonym words in sentences so we can review!

HONORS

1. "The Lottery"
-finish all notes about story...typological names, contrasting images, etc
-group discussion on how traditions can be harmful, offensive, obsolete, etc....each group present based on the three questions I proposed on the board
2. "A Rose For Emily" by William Faulkner
-please read this story for Monday. See me if you want a paper copy...but find it online otherwise!!

ORANGE DAY

COLLEGE PREP 12

1. TheBet
-go over the story....discuss the literary devices
-view Twilight Zone episode and discuss similarities
2. TheLottery
-contrasting images notes and discussion BEFORE starting the story
-read the story, please, for next time....

COLLEGE PREP 9

1. "Walter Mitty"
-finish story discussion by going over the symbolism section on the study guide....take good notes
2. Literary Terms test reminder: test is on Thursday
3. New vocab list for test next week
4. "The Most Dangerous Game" please read story for next time

HONORS ENGLISH

1. New vocab--Latin and Greek roots...foreign words and phrases....
2. "The Lottery"
-collect papers/discuss the contrasting images present in the story
-begin notes and discussion....start typological names....
-we will finish all "Lottery" stuff next time

ORANGE DAY

COLLEGE PREP 12

1. Literary Terms
-are we all set? anyone have questions? if you do, come see me.....
-we will have a quiz next week on them...more details to come next class
2. THE BET
-introduce story....discuss life imprisonment, solitary confinement, et al
-read story for next time.....AND please take notes/try to identify the following in the story: Irony, Dramatic Irony, Foil, and the 3 types of conflict! This will be collected and graded!

COLLEGE PREP 9

1. Split Cherry Tree
-collect responses from the story...the compare/contrast essays
2. The Secret Life of Walter Mitty
-"daily" write about a weakness you have
-discuss intro to the story
-read entire story in class
-there was a worksheet that went along with the story...a study guide....we will go over the rest of it next time!!

HONORS/COLLEGE COMP

1. "The Bet"
-herd cats....um....I mean...try to discuss story/literary devices...take down notes!
-herd cats again...um...I mean.....hear from class about continuums they wrote
2. Venn Diagrams
-teach strategy as way to write compare/contrast responses
3. "The Lottery"
-hand out story...please read for next time
-discussed the idea of CONTRASTING IMAGES and how the author will use them to create a tone of horror or suspense or unrest....
-your response for Tuesday is to explain, in lots of detail, 2 ways in which Shirley Jackson uses contrasting images in the story. What is the IMAGE she gives in her writing?? And how does this sort of CONTRAST with the REALITY of the story? It is a complicated idea, so see me if you have questions. Remember, you are a college class!!!

BLACK DAY

COLLEGE PREP 11

1. Vocab
-your job was to look up the rest of the words from Ch 11 on A SEPARATE PEACE
-we touched base to make sure everyone had the words and definitions...
-this quiz will be next WEDNESDAY

2. A Separate Peace
-'tree' research, discussion, symbolism etc....if you were not here, please see me ASAP....we spent the remainder of the period looking over the significance of trees in the story....this will ultimately become the basis of your writing....

ORANGE DAY

COLLEGE PREP 12

1. Literary terms discussion
-went over mind map
-did two sided study guide....all of this counted as a participation grade....
2. We will start the short story next time!

COLLEGE PREP 9

1. "Split Cherry Tree"
-take reading check quiz!
-discuss story--go over certain literary devices...go over quiz
-in class partner work, charting out the DIFFERENCES between the father and the teacher (in a Venn Diagram sort of way)
-discuss responses
-for next class: COMPARE THE SIMILARITIES of the father and the professor in the story...what three specific things (at least 3) do they share in common? How are the two alike? (I am looking for about a full page of writing here....you should start off your paragraphs with a sentence that reads something like The father and the teacher in SPLIT CHERRY TREE are similar because they _____, ________, and ________)

HONORS/COLLEGE COMP

1. Literary terms discussion
-go over mind map
-go over in class study guide examples....
2. "The Bet" short story
-discuss idea of choosing to live in seclusion....what would be the physiological and mental effects?
-read the story for next time
-please chart out a "continuum" for the story....the lawyer undergoes many changes in the story....chart a continuum that shows the five most influential events that contribute to this 'change' in the character...

ORANGE DAY

COLLEGE PREP 12

1. Papers due today....give it to me tomorrow if using a tech day
2. Literary Terms
-finish all notes
-introduce INFO MAP concept
-finish this info map for lit terms and do it for next class!!

COLLEGE PREP 9

1. Venn Diagrams
-go over Venns/compare and contrast essays
-do 2 of the 3 Venn diagram choices for "The Necklace"
2. "Split Cherry Tree"
-discussion of story....how generations are different, etc
-begin reading story aloud
-finish the story for next time....expect a quiz!!! Fun!!! Read!!!

HONORS/DUAL ENROLLMENT
1. You folks actually had the same as the CP class did today! Finish your info map!

BLACK DAY

COLLEGE PREP 11

1. A Separate Peace
-we had a test on chapters 5 through 9 today...
-we discussed parts of chapter 9 and took notes
-we began chapter 10 together...your job is to finish chapter 10 AND take notes (as in WRITE DOWN) how we, again, see 'nature' being used in the story....and, also, please, in a couple of sentences or so, explain if you think Gene is a 'noble' character for the way in which he treats Leper. Is he good? Has he 'redeemed' himself by helping Leper? DID he even HELP Leper? All your opinion

Thanks!

ORANGE DAY

COLLEGE PREP 12

1. Vocab quiz taken in class
2. Reminder of compare/contrast paper due on Thursday!! See past blog from last week for instructions!
3. Literary Terms
-begin all notes...we will finish next time

FRESHMEN

1. Paper due...BUT, those of you with printer problems, etc get this ONE reprieve....figure out technology stuff ahead of time....next time you will have to use a tech day....be responsible for your work!!
2. "The Necklace"
-mock quiz to show you how future reading check quizzes might go
-go over answers...discuss story
-take notes on the literary devices....MAKE SURE YOU TAKE NOTES!!!
3. Writing-Venn diagrams
-teach concept as a way to compare and contrast in writing
-example of "Lewis and Clark" article
-make Venn Diagram on back (finish for next class)
-please bring in another venn diagram example of your choice...make your own...it could be on two restaurants, sports teams, stores, etc etc!!

HONORS/COLLEGE COMP

1. Vocab quiz taken in class
2. Literary terms 'buffet' of sorts...begin discussing the ones we will use in our short story unit!!
**If you missed class, get the notes you missed!!**

BLACK DAY

COLLEGE PREP 11

1. A Separate Peace
-go over chapter 8 study guide in class...get correct answers....
-discuss how 'nature' plays a part in the chapter...take other notes on this and other points in chapter 8
-begin reading chapter 9 aloud, and finish for next time!
-be prepared for a test on chapters 5 through 9 for Wednesday!!

ORANGE DAY

COLLEGE PREP 12

1. Vocab quiz is on Tuesday, so please be prepared for this!
2. Beowulf/Epic hero
-go over worksheet/"Elements of epic hero"
3. Writing strategy...
-Venn Diagrams/ "Lewis and Clark" example for clarity
-craft your own Venn Diagram which shows differences and similarities of restaurants of your choice
4. Writing assignment: Compare or Contrast the character of Beowulf to a MODERN DAY hero of your choice. In this response, you MUST include AT LEAST THREE 'elements' or 'conventions' of epic heroes that Beowulf and your hero have in common/not in common. Be as specific as possible!

Intro paragraph;;;;;; explain WHOM you are writing about and why....key differences or similarities...

paragraph 1;;;;;;;;;"the first reason is.....

paragraph 2;;;;;;;;Secondly......

paragraph 3;;;;;;;;;Finally,.......


COLLEGE PREP 9

1. Vocabulary quiz today
2. "The Lady or the Tiger"
-fill out 'notes' for literary terms that exist in the story
-discuss the two study questions
3. "The Necklace"
-please read for next time
-pay attention to the lit devices that exist in the story
4. Your 'lit terms' stories are due on Tuesday (typed!!!! unless you spoke with me!!)

HONORS/DUAL ENROLLMENT

1. Reminder of vocab/homonym test which will be on Tuesday
2. Papers
-pass back papers with comments on them
-teach PUSH/PRAISE/PONDER feedback strategy as a way to workshop each other's papers
-practice the strategy on the papers I passed back today....

BLACK DAY

COLLEGE PREP 11

1. Vocabulary Quiz in class today
2. A Separate Peace
-paper is due today on competition in our lives...we discussed some of the things people wrote about
-reading on together in chapter 8...we began together
-I passed out a study guide with questions for chapter 8
-please, for next time, finish this chapter AND the study guide....ALSO, please jot down some notes about how 'nature' is used/mentioned/written about in this chapter...in particular, look at the way the writer uses seasons, snow, trees, etc...

ORANGE DAY

COLLEGE PREP 12

1. Vocab-new words for test next TUESDAY....words involved homonyms and commonly misused words and phrases....
2. Beowulf
-finish all 'conventions' and do 'elements of epic hero' chart
-please finish for next time so we can go over this...
-your paper will be based on this so do a good job....thanks!

COLLEGE PREP 9

1. Vocab review
-read aloud the sentences that you did for homework...this was a participation grade
-your test is on Friday!
2. Lit Terms
-go over the worksheet we did...take down correct answers so you understand how they are used
-collect this worksheet--it counts as another participation grade!
-touch base about the lit terms paper that is due next TUESDAY
3. Short stories
-begin unit by reading the story THE LADY OR THE TIGER
-finish this story and answer the first two 'study questions' for next time!

HONORS

1. New vocab/homonym/writing words for test to be given next TUESDAY
2. Beowulf
-elements of epic hero convention sheet....please finish this for our conversation on Friday
-collect papers...we will work with these next time....I will pass them back!

BLACK DAY

COLLEGE PREP 11

1. Vocab-review study guides done in class....multiple choice exercises, etc
2.. A Separate Peace
-you only had to read chapter 7 for today
-we went over notes for chapter 7...be sure you copy notes if you are out!
-there is no new reading tonight!! catch up if you need to
-touch base on the paper that is due on Thursday....we went over the topic and discussed the need to have a good topic sentence/good topic paragraphs in this piece of writing....see me with any questions!
-see the blog from 9/16 for the literal, actual paper assignment
3. FOR NEXT TIME: you have a vocab quiz AND your paper is due!

BLACK DAY

COLLEGE PREP 11

1 Vocabulary-New words given for quiz which will be next THURSDAY!!!
2. A Separate Peace
-we went over chapters 5 and 6 with my own notes--as well as the notes/answers you folks took down from the in class study guides
-we didnt finish going over the whole study guide, so please make sure you have it completed for next time....particularly the last two questions for chapter 6
-your only reading for next time is chapter 7
-NOTE: I have moved the due date of your 'competition' response to Thursday! I would like to talk to you next time about topic sentences, etc before you hand in the paper....

ORANGE DAY

COLLEGE PREP 12

1. Beowulf
-took notes on section 2...discussed evidence of supernatural actions and instances of arrogance
-on Monday there will be a quiz on the history of Beowulf, section 1 of the reading, and section 2 of the reading....
-also, for Monday, please have read TheDeathOfBeowulf and complete the in-class 'test' guide...

COLLEGE PREP 9

1. Study Skills
-information maps and mind maps...take notes on how to do them and how they work
-practice one with foods/restaurants
2. Lit Terms
-do info map on your lit terms...if you forget the directions, come see me for the template
-do this for Monday...it will be graded on effort! Participation counts!!!

HONORS
1. Guidance was here presenting on college/graduation/etc!!!

BLACK DAY

COLLEGE PREP 11

1. A Separate Peace
-you had no new reading assignment for today
-we had a quiz on chapters 1-4
-we went over the rest of the study guide and took notes for chapter 4, in particular....make sure you know about typological names, catharsis, and Leper!
-your assignment for next time is to read chapters 5 and 6
-your first written response was assigned...please respond to the following prompt:

How does COMPETITION affect the lives of high school students--both IN and OUT of the actual school building? Where do you see the most competition around here? And, in your opinion, do you think competition is a healthy or unhealthy thing in our school? Do we need more of it? Or less of it?

ORANGE DAY

COLLEGE PREP 12

1. Beowulf
-discuss part 1 of story...take notes as a class and as individuals on the Christian undertones of the section AND the greatness of Beowulf as described by the writers...
-please read section 2 (battle with Grendel's mother) for next class! Please actively take notes on the differences between this fight and the first one!!
2. Vocab quiz was taken today too!!!

COLLEGE PREP 9

1. Vocab test was taken today
2. Literary Terms
-continue with notes and definitions of terms....begin reading them over as we will be writing about them soon!!

HONORS/DUAL ENROLLMENT
1. Presentation from Kristen Grant, associate director of admissions at Thomas
2. Beowulf
-painfully try to discuss section 2 with a bunch of seniors who didnt feel like doing Beowulf today....haha #butreally
***GUIDANCE IS COMING FRIDAY, BUT........
a. you need to read the final section of Beowulf for next Monday
b. you need to study and prepare as we will have a test on Monday on the history, sec 1, and sec 2 of Beowulf (sec 3 will not be on the test)
c. you should start thinking about the paper topic that was assigned today...this will most likely be due on Wednesday of next week. The paper topic is as follows:

Beowulf, written down for the 'common people' of that era, provided more or less a commentary on how to live and how to behave. It was, essentially, a benchmark of morality--and how to live a proper and moral life. Other than the Bible, BEOWULF was where people looked for guidance in a 'sin filled world.' 

For this assignment, I would like you to explore the idea of a present day Beowulf scenario. In our 'sin filled' and 'immoral' world, where do WE go to find morality and lessons on how to live? Where do we find examples of how to live a 'proper' life? What is OUR Beowulf? Please remember: Beowulf was considered a SECULAR (not affiliated with the church) work; therefore, I would like you to focus your answer, also, on a secular example. Be as specific in your argument as you can!!

BLACK DAY

College Prep 11

1. Vocabulary Quiz
2. A Separate Peace
-you were to read chapter 3 for today
-in class together, we read chapter 4
-due to the printers being broken, I asked that you look on this blog (you can still find it...it is one entry ago...) for the chapter 3 and 4 study guide
-your assignment for next time is to make sure you are acquainted with the notes on the study guide...be sure to finish chapter 4
-on Wednesday, there will be a test on chapters 1 through 4....it will be on the stuff you should understand from the reading, and it will be on some stuff we talked about in class!
-no new reading assignment

CP 11 STUDY GUIDE CH 3 AND 4

A SEPARATE PEACE

CHAPTER 3

p26----”one inflexible appointment.....”

p28-31----War imagery....

-”a round ball”

-blitzkrieg

-'the rules' of the game (p30) and significance...

-games boys play

“the strength of the wolf is the pack....the strength of the pack is the wolf”--meaning

p32-34----What IS America??

-??

-??

-?????

p35 “Well of course it won't count!”

“we aren't going to talk about this...”

p36-”Fool's Paradise”

p39-THE OCEAN—symbolism and details...parallels the boys??

CHAPTER 4

p41- “Lazarus”

p44- “I'd kill myself out of envy”

Rivaliries—let's talk....what are some famous rivalries????

p47- “Oxygen intoxicant”--tell me what this means! Read this section!

P 49-Leper

p52—“a double jump”--CATHARSIS

ORANGE DAY

COLLEGE PREP 12

1. Guidance came today....we put our normally scheduled program on hold til Tuesday...be sure you are ready to take your vocab quiz on Tuesday...and have section 1 of Beowulf read!

COLLEGE PREP 9

1. Literary terms
-begin discussion/notes/definitions of lit terms!
-we did not finish all of them, and we will finish them next time
2. Vocab
-review words by putting them in sentences....
-go over some of them
-prepare for your quiz on TUESDAY

HONORS/COLLEGE COMP

1. Late start because of picture day........
2. Beowulf
-take notes as groups on section 1 of the reading
-go over THE BATTLE WITH GRENDEL and discuss notes
-briefly begin BATTLE WITH MOTHER
-please read this section for next time...please take good notes on Beowulf's arrogance AND how he starts to become a sort of 'supernatural' being
-please 'research' a superhero of your choice...take notes on their a) super power/strength b) arch enemy
3. Please prepare for your vocab quiz which will be on Tuesday
4. Ms Kristin Grant, from Thomas College, will be coming to speak to you on Tuesday!

BLACK DAY

COLLEGE PREP 11

1. Make note of the new blog address....but you must know that anyway if you are reading this! haha
2. Study Skills
-quick overview of InformationMaps and practice making one involving food/restaurants/etc
3. A SEPARATE PEACE
-discuss chapter 1 and 2 by making an info map based on Finny and his physical description, how he is a nonconformist, and how he has charm and charisma....
-go over these ideas, as well as other notes for the first two chapters...
-Read Chapter 3 (only this one chapter) for next time
4. Please prepare for your vocab quiz, which will be on MONDAY

ORANGE DAY

COLLEGE PREP 12

1. Beowulf
-do rest of notes for the epic poem
-go over cultural heroes...share examples...take notes down
-begin first section 'The battle with Grendel' and finish ONLY this section for next time
2. Vocab quiz will be on Friday so please study!!!

COLLEGE PREP 9

1. Silent reading
2. Vocabulary
-from where do we get our words?
-why do we study vocab?
-how will our quizzes look?
-first word list...definitions and sentences given, etc....your test on this will be on next TUESDAY!!!

HONORS/COLLEGE COMP

1. For now, you actually have the same assignment as the CP12 above...read the section of Beowulf and be sure to study vocab!

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