BLACK DAY

COLLEGE PREP 12

1. Finish "Goonies" discussion with notes on epic heroes, etc
2. Vocab
-the quiz will be on FRIDAY
-as a way to review, craft the words into sentences...share with class in order to go over and reinforce
3. We will begin grammar/parts of speech/sentence revision on Friday

ORANGE DAY

DUAL ENROLLMENT

1. Vocab quiz today!
2. "The End of Something"
-discuss story, symbolism, etc
3. "The Lottery"
-introduce story and discuss 'contrasting images'
4. TAKE NOTE: Many of you missed class today due to the college fair...please be sure to come see me and make up your vocab test ASAP. ALSO, make sure you copy the notes we took for our latest story, as they will help you on the test we take...
5. TAKE NOTE ALSO of the fact that you do not have to read THE LOTTERY for Wednesday...with so many folks out, we will just read it in class on Thursday...

JUNIOR ENGLISH

1. "Red Badge"
-read chapter 20 aloud and on own....
-take notes of three times (quotes) you see Henry's 'thoughts,' and explain what is going on
-I summarized chapt 21 for you...you do not need to read that one
-please read ch 22 through the end of the book for next class!
2. Vocab words
-"red badge" list number 3 was started...we did not finish and we will do so on Thursday

BLACK DAY

COLLEGE PREP 12

1. Today in class we continued to view "The Goonies" as evidence of an 'epic hero' story...remember to take notes as you watch as to how the film contains several of the 'epic hero stereotypes' we discussed/took notes on in class
2. There is no hw assignment...we will finish the film on Wednesday, and we will begin some grammar writing review before getting into our next book....

ORANGE DAY

DUAL ENROLLMENT

1. Go over "A & P" story with notes and discussion of literary devices in story
2. Collect responses done for "A &P"
3. Begin "The End of Something" by Ernest Hemingway
-background notes on Hemingway's style
-discussion of items that might be symbolic in the story
block2-write about how the items we listed on the board might be symbolism
block 3-overall, write a paragraph (not to be graded) commentary on the symbolism
4. Reminder that the vocab quiz is on Tuesday!!

COLLEGE PREP 11

1. Pass out PSAT stuff, discuss Accuplacer, PSAT, etc
2. "Red Badge"
-test on reading chapter 16 thru 19
-go over test answers
-you have no reading homework tonight...we will read chapter 20 together on Tuesday!

BLACK DAY

COLLEGE PREP 12

1. Beowulf/epic hero paper is due today...if you are going to use one of your two tech days, please give it to me by Monday!
2. Vocabulary words in class today....these cultural literacy/idioms will be given to you on a test next FRIDAY
3. "The Goonies" and notes on how it follows the rules of an 'epic hero' story.....

ORANGE DAY

DUAL ENROLLMENT

1. Finish vocab words (if applicable) for test that will be next TUESDAY
2. Connotation vs denotation activity and review in class...
3. "A&P" by John Updike
-introduce story with "The House" activity
-discuss the idea of 'perceptions'
-read story (find on line)
-respond to the following prompt: A&P is largely a story about perceptions, meaning that what Sammy PERCEIVES affects his decision to be rational (in his mind) or irrational (perhaps in our minds). Explain how Sammy's perceptions are the main cause and inspiration for him to make the decision he makes in the story. How does what he SEES affects his actions. You should also address the question as to if he made a foolish--or not foolish--decision based on these perceptions. 

COLLEGE PREP 11

1. Vocab test in class today
2. "Red Badge"
-go over chapters through chapter 14, taking notes, etc
-writing prompt/discussion about 'envy' and what you are envious of...
-summary of chapter 15 (you didnt have to read this)
-begin reading in class...your assignment is to read chapters 16, 17, 18, and 19
-there will be a quiz on these chapters!
-please do the study guide questions for this group of chapters, as some of the questions may come right off the study guide!

BLACK DAY

COLLEGE PREP 12

1. Beowulf test in class today--you may use notes on this!
2. Your compare/contrast papers for Beowulf are due on Thursday...SEE ME ahead of time if you have questions...tomorrow (which is Wednesday) I am free all of block 1...come on by! On Thursday, I have a study hall during block 2
3. Copy down the new 'cultural literacy' vocab words...we will finish these on Thursday!

ORANGE DAY

DUAL ENROLLMENT

1. We didnt get to the discussion of "The Bet," so we will do this next time....
2. We did our first vocab list today (block 4 did not finish the list) and this quiz will be next TUESDAY...in addition to the vocab words, there was much discussion on 'connotation' and 'denotation' and how 'cultural literacy' is used to generate our words lists...

COLLEGE PREP 11

1. Reminder that vocab quiz is on WEDNESDAY
2. "Red Badge"
-check off 8-11 study guides for participation grades
-writing in class prompt: How do the people (or a person) Henry meets in chapt 8-11 have an effect on him? How do they make him feel? Show me that you read by writing a clear and detailed paragraph"
-discuss the responses to this prompt...go over 'the color red' and 'foil' in this section, along with the "tattered man" and the "spectral soldier"!
-begin reading chapters 12 through 14 in class...be sure to read this for next time....and be sure to answer the pertinent study guide questions!

BLACK DAY

COLLEGE PREP 12

1 BEOWULF
-finish last two 'hero convention stereotypes'
-be sure you have taken the notes for all of this, as it will help you on the paper
-do next worksheet/graphic organizer of "Epic hero elements" and go over the examples in class
-assign paper:
       COMPARE OR CONTRAST THE CHARACTER OF BEOWULF TO A MODERN DAY
       HERO OF YOUR CHOICE. IN DOING SO, YOU MUST USE AT LEAST THREE 'EPIC
       HERO STEREOTYPES' (LOOK AT YOUR NOTES) TO STATE YOUR CASE. HOW IS
       BEOWULF LIKE A MODERN DAY HERO? HOW IS HE UNLIKE? CHOOSE ONE
       POSITION TO TAKE.

we worked through some ways in which to do this (written on board) by organizing the answer into three solid paragraphs, etc...
-REMEMBER that this paper is due on THURSDAY of next week
-on MONDAY you have the Beowulf TEST (on the history, notes, and everything we read)...you may use notes on this

ORANGE DAY

DUAL ENROLLMENT

Classes were flipflopped again....block 2 read "The Bet" and did those activities....and block 4 had guidance come today....also, the lit terms papers were collected...

COLLEGE PREP 11

1 Vocab
-go over all the definitions and sentences from the words you looked up from the RED BADGE OF COURAGE
-this test will be next WEDNESDAY
2. "Red Badge"
-pass out study guide with questions from chapters 8 THROUGH 11
-we read and discussed some from chapter 8...your job is to finish the reading assignment through chapter 11 and do the questions...these will be collected!

BLACK DAY

COLLEGE PREP 12

1. Touch base about guidance's visit to our class last time...
2. BEOWULF
-take quiz on "Death of Beowulf" section
-go over quiz/section of BEOWULF...take good notes!
-begin discussion of genres and genre stereotypes (horror, romantic comedy, etc)
-narrow the focus to epic hero stories, and discuss how they share common stereotypes...this is an important set of notes, because you will be writing your BEOWULF paper based on these stereotypes....
-be prepared to share your "hero of choice" in class (real quick) on Friday....what "stereotype" do they share?

ORANGE DAYYYYYYYYYo

DUAL ENROLLMENT

Guidance was here to talk to block 2....block 4 had class. During block 4, we read and discussed the Anton Chekov story "The Bet" in class. You do not need to do anything at home with the story...we will continue with it next time we have class...butttttttt block 4 will have guidance come on Thursday

See me if you have any questions....haha

COLLEGE PREP 11

1. "Red Badge"
-test on notes through chapter 8....
-there is no reading assignment tonight....enjoy
2. Vocab
-new words from chapter 8 through 12 of the book
-look up words in class...
-for next time, please have ALL the words defined and please put HALF OF THEM in original sentences...this will be a participation grade!

BLACK DAY

COLLEGE PREP 12

Guidance was in today for the full class, as they were discussing very important senior material. If you were not present in class today, please see your guidance counselor as soon as possible.

A reminder that we will pick up where we left off with BEOWULF when we have our next class...

Make sure you have read THE DEATH OF BEOWULF and be prepared for a quiz....

ORANGE DAY

DUAL ENROLLMENT ENGLISH

1. Give syllabus for "Thomas" portion of class--explain logistics of how writing is done...
2. Literary Devices
-go over 1-15 worksheet you were to complete
-hear examples of your own from information map
-all of these were participation grades!
-assign 'literary terms' paper--this is due for both sections next THURSDAY

**Note: Guidance will see block 2 on Tuesday, and block 4 on Thursday


JUNIOR COLLEGE PREP

1. Vocabulary test 1
2. "Red Badge"
-go over chapters 3-5 with study guide and 'identifications'
-make sure you understand HOW to do identifications, as we will use these throughout the year
-we did not get to read together in class, but we will do more on Tuesday...
-please read chapters 6, 7, and 8 for next time
-we will have a TEST ON TUESDAY that will entail everything from Stephen Crane notes, Realism notes, and everything from chapters 1 through 8.....make sure to read and look over your study guides, etc....

BLACK DAY

COLLEGE PREP 12

1. Vocab test number 1!!
2. Beowulf
-go over section 2 with notes, paying special attention to 'arrogance' and 'supernatural' details
-begin section 3 of Beowulf "death of Beowulf" and finish this section for next class
-for next time, please research a 'hero' of your choice (can be a person like a coach, soldier, grandparent...or you can totally take the other route and go Batman, Superman, etc etc..) and jot down that hero's a) secret/special weapon b) arch enemy....
-please remember: I will be giving you a short quiz on "the death of Beowulf" on Monday!

ORANGE DAY

DUAL ENROLLMENT

1. Literary Terms
-finish definitions and examples
-explain 'info map' and work in groups to complete this (please finish for next time)
-review sheet for lit terms test...please do only the side with 1-15 on it...we will do the others next time!

CP 11

1. Reminder that vocab quiz is this Friday!
2. RED BADGE OF COURAGE
-write two paragraphs as written on board a) Write and describe how colors are used in the first two chapters...what role do you think they play? b) Write a paragraph describing the types of moods and emotions Henry feels in the first two chapters...this is to be a participation grade....
-go over chapters 1 and 2 with guided questions, etc
-begin reading at chapter 3....please read chapters 3, 4, and 5 for Friday! I will give a bonus/extra credit question on the vocab test having to do with the reading!!!

BLACK DAY

COLLEGE PREP 12

1. Silent reading--pick something you enjoy!
2. "Beowulf"
-work in class taking notes on a) nervousness of men b) religious references c) greatness of Beowulf
-go over these notes, along with questions 1-5 that you did along with the reading
-be sure to take good notes!!
-quick notes/discussion on KENNINGS and CULTURAL HEROES
-begin part 2 "Battle with Grendel's mother" in class
-please complete this section for next time...and take notes on how Beowulf is showing arrogance in this section!

** Dont forget to study for your first vocab test, which will be on Thursday!**

ORANGE DAY

DUAL ENROLLMENT

1. COllect Thomas College forms...if you dont have them, bring them next time!!
2. "A Rose For Emily"
-discussion of story...go over "clues" and "character of Emily"
-I did not collect this today...please bring it with you next time
-transition into literary terms
3. Literary Terms
-begin definitions and discussion of literary terms
-we will finish these on Wednesday!

COLLEGE PREP 11

1 Vocabulary
-finish last few words...this test will be on next FRIDAY
2. "Episode of War" by Stephen Crane
-read story and answer questions in study guide
-discuss story and 'glory' of war irony....
3. THE RED BADGE OF COURAGE
-distribute books and get numbers
-read chapters 1 and 2
-keep a log/take notes on how COLORS are mentioned/used in the chapters
-always expect a quiz!!

BLACK DAY

COLLEGE PREP 12

1. Silent reading (continue to bring something enjoyable or ask me for help!!)
2. Vocab
-finish remaining words..
-quiz will be next THURSDAY!
3. BEOWULF/Anglo Saxon Lit
-read page 3,4,5 in textbook...jot down three bulleted points from the reading
-take background notes on the time, culture, and story of BEOWULF
-read part one (BattleWithGrendel) and please answer the first FIVE questions on the page after the reading ends....make sure you do this for a participation grade

ORANGE DAY

DUAL ENROLLMENT

1. Ms Hallen presents on Thomas applications/paperwork...please try to have this into me by FRIDAY
2. "A Rose for Emily"
-'laundry' paragraph and discussion of 'clues'
-discuss status quo and 'someone you've always wondered about' as a way to introduce story
-begin reading the short story by William Faulkner (finish by finding it on line!)
-take notes on the following a) after you finish, what are the CLUES that tell you all along what was happening? b) what type of character is Emily? What is she like? Give me some good opinions and descriptions!
3. We will continue with literary devices next time

JUNIOR CP

1. Silent reading for ten minutes (bring something you like)
2. Stephen Crane/Realism
-background notes on author and genre of realism....
3. Vocab list 1
-words taken from first three chapters of RED BADGE OF COURAGE
-we did not finish the list, but we will finish next time....

BLACK DAY

COLLEGE PREP 12

Today we took notes on the types of vocab we will do this year....we paid special attention to the differences between CONNOTATION and DENOTATION and what they mean....we talked about cultural literacy and its role in our vocab this year....we took our first vocab list down today...we didnt finish the whole list, so we will finish next time...you should begin studying your words and learning the words, as we will have the quiz next week

Be sure to pick out a silent reading book for our ten minutes of silent reading....