1. All extra credit due today (passes/movies)
2. Presentations on Tuesday:
· Talk, don’t read
· Have rubric ready for each person
· Allusion – have me check list, not if the author made it up
· At least 5 examples of white privilege
· At least 5 examples of feminist literary theory
· Explain the symbol and title, not the chapter
Friday, June 4, 2010
Thursday, June 3, 2010
Finish novel
1. Work on powerpoint in Lab 313
2. Friday: the lab in the Tech Center
3. Monday: present
4. Save to osh save folder
· sasse
· 2010 Bees Powerpoint
· Hours 2-6
5. All extra credit due tomorrow
Read chapters 13-14
2. Friday: the lab in the Tech Center
3. Monday: present
4. Save to osh save folder
· sasse
· 2010 Bees Powerpoint
· Hours 2-6
5. All extra credit due tomorrow
Read chapters 13-14
Wednesday, June 2, 2010
Read Chapter 11-12
Read chapters 11-12
Lab 313 to work on powerpoint, which is due on Monday
Show samples of last year's powerpoints
All extra credit due this Friday
Lab 313 to work on powerpoint, which is due on Monday
Show samples of last year's powerpoints
All extra credit due this Friday
Tuesday, June 1, 2010
Read Chapter 9-10
1. Little Miss Muffet for literary lens
2. Read Chapter 9-10
3. Lab 313 on Wednesday/Thursday to work on Powerpoint
2. Read Chapter 9-10
3. Lab 313 on Wednesday/Thursday to work on Powerpoint
Friday, May 28, 2010
Read Chapters 6-8
1. Read for 30 minutes (Chapters 6-8)
2. Poem last 20 minutes with partner
“I’m upstairs trying to be quiet”
3. Rubric for powerpoint due Monday,
June 7th (in one week)
4. Lab 313 next Wednesday/Thursday if you need it
2. Poem last 20 minutes with partner
“I’m upstairs trying to be quiet”
3. Rubric for powerpoint due Monday,
June 7th (in one week)
4. Lab 313 next Wednesday/Thursday if you need it
Thursday, May 27, 2010
Read Chapter 5
1. Read for 30 minutes
2. Chapter 5 today
3. Last 20 minutes
· Analyze poem “Barbie Doll”
· Draw for chapter reports
4. Deadline extended two weeks for A Celebration of Young Poets
2. Chapter 5 today
3. Last 20 minutes
· Analyze poem “Barbie Doll”
· Draw for chapter reports
4. Deadline extended two weeks for A Celebration of Young Poets
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
Read Chapter 4
1. Congratulations to 44 students published in the Calliope. You will receive a free copy on June 4th. $3.00 for extra copies.
2. Congratulations to 15 students published three times (A Celebration of Young Poets, Anthology of Poetry, and the Calliope)
3. Read today up through Chapter 4
4. Thursday: draw chapter reports and analyze poem
2. Congratulations to 15 students published three times (A Celebration of Young Poets, Anthology of Poetry, and the Calliope)
3. Read today up through Chapter 4
4. Thursday: draw chapter reports and analyze poem
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
Feminist Literary Theory
1. Powerpoint on Feminist Literary Theory
2. Handouts on Feminist Literary Theory
3. Read Chapter 3
2. Handouts on Feminist Literary Theory
3. Read Chapter 3
Monday, May 24, 2010
Friday, May 21, 2010
Start Secret Life of Bees
1. Return Pride and Prejudice books
2. Pick up Secret Life of Bees and sign card
3. Go over reading calendar
4. Intro to Secret Life of Bees
5. Finish skits (3rd and 5th hour)
6. Watch two skits on video
2. Pick up Secret Life of Bees and sign card
3. Go over reading calendar
4. Intro to Secret Life of Bees
5. Finish skits (3rd and 5th hour)
6. Watch two skits on video
Thursday, May 20, 2010
Finish Drama Skits/Start Secret Life of Bees
1. Finish drama skits on Pride and Prejudice
2. Start reading The Secret Life of Bees
2. Start reading The Secret Life of Bees
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
Tuesday, May 18, 2010
Practice Drama skits
1. Drama Skit
· Write script
· Plan costumes and props
· Practice! Practice! Practice!
2. Presentations start tomorrow
· Will anyone be absent for the MCA testing?
3. Collect Pride and Prejudice Books if you do not need them anymore.
· Write script
· Plan costumes and props
· Practice! Practice! Practice!
2. Presentations start tomorrow
· Will anyone be absent for the MCA testing?
3. Collect Pride and Prejudice Books if you do not need them anymore.
Monday, May 17, 2010
Drama Skits on Pride and Prejudice
1. Drama Skit on Pride and Prejudice
· Planning
· writing the script
· practicing the skit
2. Drama Skit presentations on Wed and Thursday
· Planning
· writing the script
· practicing the skit
2. Drama Skit presentations on Wed and Thursday
Friday, May 14, 2010
Major Works Data Sheet due
1. Turn in Major Works Data sheet in basket today.
2. AP multiple choice test due for bonus points.
3. Start drama skits for next week.
2. AP multiple choice test due for bonus points.
3. Start drama skits for next week.
Thursday, May 13, 2010
Final Test on Pride and Prejudice
93 students are published in A Celebration of Young Poets. Be sure to send in your permission slip.
Major Works Data sheet due tomorrow.
AP Test on Pride and Prejudice for bonus points - due tomorrow
Major Works Data sheet due tomorrow.
AP Test on Pride and Prejudice for bonus points - due tomorrow
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
Irony packet and worksheet 51-61 due today
Due today: work with “C” partner
1. Worksheet 51-61
2. Irony packet
Thursday: Pride and Prejudice Objective Test
Due Friday:
1. Major Works Data Sheet (AP questions on essay test)
2. AP Multiple choice test for bonus points
Next week:
Drama Skits
1. Worksheet 51-61
2. Irony packet
Thursday: Pride and Prejudice Objective Test
Due Friday:
1. Major Works Data Sheet (AP questions on essay test)
2. AP Multiple choice test for bonus points
Next week:
Drama Skits
Tuesday, May 11, 2010
Quiz 43-61
Tuesday:
1. Quiz 43-61
2. Theme packet due – work with “B” partner
Wednesday:
3. Worksheet 51-61 due
4. Irony packet due – work with “C” partner
Thursday:
Final 100 point objective test on Pride and Prejudice
Friday:
5. Major Works Data Sheet due
6. AP Multiple choice test for extra credit
Thank Jordan:
Irony packet
1. 1
2. 64
3. 16
4. 77
5. 302-303
6. 331
7. 395-396
1. Quiz 43-61
2. Theme packet due – work with “B” partner
Wednesday:
3. Worksheet 51-61 due
4. Irony packet due – work with “C” partner
Thursday:
Final 100 point objective test on Pride and Prejudice
Friday:
5. Major Works Data Sheet due
6. AP Multiple choice test for extra credit
Thank Jordan:
Irony packet
1. 1
2. 64
3. 16
4. 77
5. 302-303
6. 331
7. 395-396
Monday, May 10, 2010
Analysis Journal #4 Due today
1. Last Analysis Journal Due today
· Staple rubric to the top
· I will collect and check off
2. Pick up Theme packet (due Tuesday)
3. Last day to read in class – finish book
4. Quiz 49-61 tomorrow
5. Wednesday: “B” partner
· worksheet 51-61
· Irony packet
6. Final Test on Pride and Prejudice – Thursday (100 point objective)
7. Major Works Data Sheet due on Friday
8. AP Multiple choice test on Friday for extra credit
· Staple rubric to the top
· I will collect and check off
2. Pick up Theme packet (due Tuesday)
3. Last day to read in class – finish book
4. Quiz 49-61 tomorrow
5. Wednesday: “B” partner
· worksheet 51-61
· Irony packet
6. Final Test on Pride and Prejudice – Thursday (100 point objective)
7. Major Works Data Sheet due on Friday
8. AP Multiple choice test on Friday for extra credit
Friday, May 7, 2010
Vocabulary Log due
1. Last vocab sheet due today.
2. Read Chapters 56-57 for 15 minutes.
3. Movie last 30 minutes.
2. Read Chapters 56-57 for 15 minutes.
3. Movie last 30 minutes.
Thursday, May 6, 2010
Worksheet Chapter 39-50 due today
With “A” partner:
1. Worksheet Chapters 39-50
2. Start Irony packet (due next Wed)
Reminder: last vocab sheet due tomorrow
3. Read Chapters 53-55
1. Worksheet Chapters 39-50
2. Start Irony packet (due next Wed)
Reminder: last vocab sheet due tomorrow
3. Read Chapters 53-55
Wednesday, May 5, 2010
Character Quiz - 20 points
1. Character Quiz –
· add “s” for Mrs. Hurst and “t” for Mrs. Phillips
· study for 10 minutes
· add the characters to the Major Works Data Sheet due on May 14th
2. Read Chapters 50-52
3. “A” partners tomorrow for worksheet Chapters 39-50
4. Friday – last vocab log due
· add “s” for Mrs. Hurst and “t” for Mrs. Phillips
· study for 10 minutes
· add the characters to the Major Works Data Sheet due on May 14th
2. Read Chapters 50-52
3. “A” partners tomorrow for worksheet Chapters 39-50
4. Friday – last vocab log due
Tuesday, May 4, 2010
Read today; character quiz tomorrow
1. Read Chapter 47-49
2. Suicide Awareness Video- 10 minutes
3. Character Quiz tomorrow – all matching
4. Worksheet Chapter 39-50 Thursday
5. Last Vocab Log due Friday
6. Spring Carnival – the day before prom (30 minute classes, then eat and play outside)
2. Suicide Awareness Video- 10 minutes
3. Character Quiz tomorrow – all matching
4. Worksheet Chapter 39-50 Thursday
5. Last Vocab Log due Friday
6. Spring Carnival – the day before prom (30 minute classes, then eat and play outside)
Monday, May 3, 2010
Quiz chapter 24-42
1. Analysis Journal #3 due – staple rubric to top and I will collect it personally.
2. Vocabulary Log #3 due – put in basket
3. Quiz Chapter 24-42 – put in folder when done and continue reading.
4. Character Quiz Wednesday
2. Vocabulary Log #3 due – put in basket
3. Quiz Chapter 24-42 – put in folder when done and continue reading.
4. Character Quiz Wednesday
Thursday, April 29, 2010
Worksheet Chapter 25-39 due today
1. I will not be at conferences tonight. Please have your parents e-mail me if they want information about you, but don’t have them climb the stairs to the third floor.
2. Worksheet Chapter 25-39 due in basket today
3. Read Chapter 41-43 today
4. Watch Pride and Prejudice when finished
5. Due on Monday:
· Vocab Sheet
· Analysis Journal 3
· Quiz Chap 24-42
2. Worksheet Chapter 25-39 due in basket today
3. Read Chapter 41-43 today
4. Watch Pride and Prejudice when finished
5. Due on Monday:
· Vocab Sheet
· Analysis Journal 3
· Quiz Chap 24-42
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
Syntax packet due
1. Reading Day
2. Syntax packet due today in basket
3. Read Chapter 41-43
4. Pick up worksheet Chapters 25-38 if you are going to be gone tomorrow
2. Syntax packet due today in basket
3. Read Chapter 41-43
4. Pick up worksheet Chapters 25-38 if you are going to be gone tomorrow
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
Monday, April 26, 2010
Analysis Journal #1 Due
1. Analysis Journal #2 due typed – one page
2. Read Chapter 32-34
3. Syntax packet due Wednesday
4. Work with “C” partner on Thursday for Chapter 25-38 worksheet
2. Read Chapter 32-34
3. Syntax packet due Wednesday
4. Work with “C” partner on Thursday for Chapter 25-38 worksheet
Friday, April 23, 2010
Vocabulary Log due
1. Vocabulary Log Due
2. Read for 15 minutes
3. Watch P and P for 30 minutes
4. Analysis Journal #2 due on Monday - typed
2. Read for 15 minutes
3. Watch P and P for 30 minutes
4. Analysis Journal #2 due on Monday - typed
Thursday, April 22, 2010
Chapter 13-24 worksheet due
Congratulations to Barnes and Noble winners:
1st Chan Nguyen
2nd Eric Rogers
3rd Heidi Thom
1. Work with “B” partner
· Complete Chapter 13-24 worksheet
· Complete syntax packet
· Read each other’s analysis journal 1
2. Reminder: Vocabulary Log #2 due Friday
3. Homework: Read Chapter 27-28
4. Tornado Drill Today: 1:45
1st Chan Nguyen
2nd Eric Rogers
3rd Heidi Thom
1. Work with “B” partner
· Complete Chapter 13-24 worksheet
· Complete syntax packet
· Read each other’s analysis journal 1
2. Reminder: Vocabulary Log #2 due Friday
3. Homework: Read Chapter 27-28
4. Tornado Drill Today: 1:45
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
Quiz Chapters 1-23
1. Quiz chapters 1-23
2. Read Chapters 25-26
3. youtube: Pride and Prejudice BBC version – the whole movie is there
4. Partner A – start syntax packet together
2. Read Chapters 25-26
3. youtube: Pride and Prejudice BBC version – the whole movie is there
4. Partner A – start syntax packet together
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
Tone packet due
1. Tone packet due
2. Read Chapter 23-24
3. Quiz on Chapter 1-23 tomorrow
4. Pick up new vocabulary log due Friday
5. Mid-tri’s due by noon on Friday –check schoolview for missing work
6. Analysis Journal #2 due next Monday
2. Read Chapter 23-24
3. Quiz on Chapter 1-23 tomorrow
4. Pick up new vocabulary log due Friday
5. Mid-tri’s due by noon on Friday –check schoolview for missing work
6. Analysis Journal #2 due next Monday
Monday, April 19, 2010
Friday, April 16, 2010
Vocabulary Log Due
1. Vocabulary Log Due
2. Lit Group: complete worksheet on Chapter 1-2 and annotation of chapter 1
2. Lit Group: complete worksheet on Chapter 1-2 and annotation of chapter 1
Thursday, April 15, 2010
Satire plus explain analysis journal
. FYI packet – highlight
2. Satire notes
3. Analysis Journal due Monday
· Explain (satire, diction, and syntax with meaning)
· Show models
4. Vocabulary Log due tomorrow
5. Tomorrow: groups of 4 to complete
· Chapter 1-12 worksheet
· Annotation of Chapter 1
Happy Birthday: Emily Schmeling & Ryan Tripp
2. Satire notes
3. Analysis Journal due Monday
· Explain (satire, diction, and syntax with meaning)
· Show models
4. Vocabulary Log due tomorrow
5. Tomorrow: groups of 4 to complete
· Chapter 1-12 worksheet
· Annotation of Chapter 1
Happy Birthday: Emily Schmeling & Ryan Tripp
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
Watch DVD of Pride and Prejudice BBC version
1. Put signed letter in basket (write your name on it – my aides cannot read the signatures and some last names are different)
2. Watch Pride and Prejudice
3. Homework: Read Chapter 13-14
4. Vocabulary Log due Friday with five words from Pride and Prejudice
5. Congratulations for students published in Anthology of Poetry.
· Show me the letter to receive 25 extra credit points
2. Watch Pride and Prejudice
3. Homework: Read Chapter 13-14
4. Vocabulary Log due Friday with five words from Pride and Prejudice
5. Congratulations for students published in Anthology of Poetry.
· Show me the letter to receive 25 extra credit points
Monday, April 12, 2010
Prepare for MCA Reading Test
1. MCA ReadingTest on Tuesday/Wednesday
· Review Test Taking Strategies
· Bring 2 pencils, eraser, highlighter
· Page 1 of each of the packets for more practice
2. Homework: Read Chapter 11-12
3. Review Vocabulary Log Assignment (Due on Fridays)
4. Barnes and Noble will notify you this Friday if you are one of the six finalists and will read on Wednesday, April 21st at 7:00 p.m.
5. If you were published in Anthology of Poetry,
Show me the letter to receive 25 extra credit points
6. Hand in signed letters in the basket
· Review Test Taking Strategies
· Bring 2 pencils, eraser, highlighter
· Page 1 of each of the packets for more practice
2. Homework: Read Chapter 11-12
3. Review Vocabulary Log Assignment (Due on Fridays)
4. Barnes and Noble will notify you this Friday if you are one of the six finalists and will read on Wednesday, April 21st at 7:00 p.m.
5. If you were published in Anthology of Poetry,
Show me the letter to receive 25 extra credit points
6. Hand in signed letters in the basket
Friday, April 9, 2010
Practice for MCA Reading Test
1. Monday during Advisory: report to the auditorium for a pep talk on the MCA Reading Test (send letter home)
2. Picture of Success packet due today
3. Homework: Read Chapter 9-10
4. Practice MCA Reading Tests today
· Correct your own, so you know how you are doing
2. Picture of Success packet due today
3. Homework: Read Chapter 9-10
4. Practice MCA Reading Tests today
· Correct your own, so you know how you are doing
Thursday, April 8, 2010
Acrostic Poem on Jane Austen due
1. Acrostic Poem Due typed (staple rubric on top)
2. Introduction to MCA Reading Test
3. Homework: Read Chapter 7-8
4. Picture of Success packet due tomorrow
2. Introduction to MCA Reading Test
3. Homework: Read Chapter 7-8
4. Picture of Success packet due tomorrow
Wednesday, April 7, 2010
Background on Characters
1. Background information on characters
2. Study Guide for your use only
3. Acrostic poem due tomorrow
· Typed
· Staple rubric on top
4. Picture of Success packet due Friday
5. Read Chapters 5-6 tonight
2. Study Guide for your use only
3. Acrostic poem due tomorrow
· Typed
· Staple rubric on top
4. Picture of Success packet due Friday
5. Read Chapters 5-6 tonight
Tuesday, April 6, 2010
Background on Pride and Prejudice
1. Background information on Jane Austen
· Highlight articles
· Write acrostic poem (be sure to include a quote) – due typed on Thursday
2. After watching Becoming Jane – complete The Picture of Success packet due this Friday
3. Read Chapters 3-4 tonight
· Study Guide to your help in comprehension only
· List of characters/places for your help
· Highlight articles
· Write acrostic poem (be sure to include a quote) – due typed on Thursday
2. After watching Becoming Jane – complete The Picture of Success packet due this Friday
3. Read Chapters 3-4 tonight
· Study Guide to your help in comprehension only
· List of characters/places for your help
Monday, April 5, 2010
Start Pride and Prejudice
1. Anticipation Guide for Pride and Prejudice.
2. Define Pride and Prejudice (use a dictionary and have it in your notes)
3. Background information on Jane Austen (take notes for a Jane Austen acrostic poem – the more information, the higher the grade)
4. Read Chapters 1-2
2. Define Pride and Prejudice (use a dictionary and have it in your notes)
3. Background information on Jane Austen (take notes for a Jane Austen acrostic poem – the more information, the higher the grade)
4. Read Chapters 1-2
Thursday, March 25, 2010
AP Poetry Essay due Friday
in Lab 313 type and double space the AP essay paper comparing and contrasting "Bright Star" and "Choosing Something Like a Star".
On Friday, check the paper in so it's on time.
Any paper turned in after spring break is 20% late.
On Friday, check the paper in so it's on time.
Any paper turned in after spring break is 20% late.
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
Poetry Terms Test
1. Objective Test today
2. AP Poetry Essay due Friday - typed (20% off if late after break)
2. AP Poetry Essay due Friday - typed (20% off if late after break)
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
Poetry Analysis continued/study for test
1. Poetry Term Test tomorrow
· Match definitions of terms
· Match terms with examples
· Analyze 4 poems
2. TPCASTT on Birches due today
3. The Road Not Taken due today
4. Analyze: “A Barred Owl” and “The History Teacher”
5. Read 4 sample AP essays: graded 9,7,5,3 by AP graders
6. Highlight what students did that was effective/ model it for your own AP essay due on Friday this week
· Match definitions of terms
· Match terms with examples
· Analyze 4 poems
2. TPCASTT on Birches due today
3. The Road Not Taken due today
4. Analyze: “A Barred Owl” and “The History Teacher”
5. Read 4 sample AP essays: graded 9,7,5,3 by AP graders
6. Highlight what students did that was effective/ model it for your own AP essay due on Friday this week
Monday, March 22, 2010
Poetry Analysis of Robert Forst's poems
1. TPCASTT on The Man He Killed due in basket today
2. TPCASTT on Auto Wreck due in basket today
3. Analyze 5 Frost poems
· Birches together
· The Road Not Taken worksheet due tomorrow
· TPCASTT on one of the other 3 poems
2. TPCASTT on Auto Wreck due in basket today
3. Analyze 5 Frost poems
· Birches together
· The Road Not Taken worksheet due tomorrow
· TPCASTT on one of the other 3 poems
Friday, March 19, 2010
Analyze "The Man he Killed" and "Auto Wreck"
1. Travelling through the Dark – due today
2. With “B” partner, switch paragraphs and read 3 paragraphs, then turn it in the basket.
3. Analyze “The Man He Killed” in class
· Use TPCASTT with “C” Partner
· Homework if not finished – due Monday
4. Analyze “Auto Wreck” in class
· Use TPCASTT with “C” Partner
· Homework if not finished – due Monday
2. With “B” partner, switch paragraphs and read 3 paragraphs, then turn it in the basket.
3. Analyze “The Man He Killed” in class
· Use TPCASTT with “C” Partner
· Homework if not finished – due Monday
4. Analyze “Auto Wreck” in class
· Use TPCASTT with “C” Partner
· Homework if not finished – due Monday
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Finish notes on poetry terms
1. Finish acrostic poems
2. Last call for books
3. Take notes on powerpoints on poetry terms
4. Quizlet.com
· Click on Find Flashcards
· search box: sasseg
· click on “user-sasseg”
· click “poetry terms”
2. Last call for books
3. Take notes on powerpoints on poetry terms
4. Quizlet.com
· Click on Find Flashcards
· search box: sasseg
· click on “user-sasseg”
· click “poetry terms”
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
Acrostic Poem Presentation to Class
1. Present Acrostic Poem to class
· 10 pts. Poem
· 5 pts. Presentation (eye contact and enthusiastic voice with little reading)
2. Finish powerpoint notes
3. Signed syllabus (with parent signature) in basket
4. Return books
· 10 pts. Poem
· 5 pts. Presentation (eye contact and enthusiastic voice with little reading)
2. Finish powerpoint notes
3. Signed syllabus (with parent signature) in basket
4. Return books
Monday, March 15, 2010
Acrostic Poem
Welcome to Tri 3 – new seating chart
1. Syllabus – sign on back with parents
2. Calendar
3. Passes
4. Acrostic Poem – 15 pts. Present Tuesday (speech counts)
· Return books
· Return papers
5. Powerpoint notes
1. Syllabus – sign on back with parents
2. Calendar
3. Passes
4. Acrostic Poem – 15 pts. Present Tuesday (speech counts)
· Return books
· Return papers
5. Powerpoint notes
Thursday, March 11, 2010
Finals
Bring your independent reading novel and the brochure you made with the requirements to be admitted to a group of four students to present. Each student will speak 20 minutes.
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
Prepare for Final
1. Independent Reading Novel for Final
· Bring book and brochure to be admitted to a group
· To print in color, save to color printing and I will call down to have it printed as the library is closed this week
· All brochures MUST BE TYPED
2. Continue to submit to poetry contests
3. English only on computers or locked out for two weeks
· Bring book and brochure to be admitted to a group
· To print in color, save to color printing and I will call down to have it printed as the library is closed this week
· All brochures MUST BE TYPED
2. Continue to submit to poetry contests
3. English only on computers or locked out for two weeks
Monday, March 8, 2010
Poem to be graded due
1. Poem to be graded due today:
· Staple rubric to the top
· Staple peer conference underneath
2. Computer Lab 313
· Type/print poems for 6 contests
· Put in envelops
· Submission slips for Bemidji and Barnes and Noble
3. Work on brochure for independent novel
4. English only – if on another site – two weeks lock out on all computers in the building
· Staple rubric to the top
· Staple peer conference underneath
2. Computer Lab 313
· Type/print poems for 6 contests
· Put in envelops
· Submission slips for Bemidji and Barnes and Noble
3. Work on brochure for independent novel
4. English only – if on another site – two weeks lock out on all computers in the building
Friday, March 5, 2010
Ode Due
1. Ode due today (I will just check it in)
2. Staple rubric on poem to be graded (due Monday)
3. Staple peer conference sheet on poem to be graded
4. complete submission form for Augsburg
5. complete slip for Barnes and Noble
6. Turn in books
2. Staple rubric on poem to be graded (due Monday)
3. Staple peer conference sheet on poem to be graded
4. complete submission form for Augsburg
5. complete slip for Barnes and Noble
6. Turn in books
Thursday, March 4, 2010
Where I am from poem due
1. collect Where I am from poem
2. Add Barnes and Noble contest
(need to attach a sheet)
3. Write ODE – due tomorrow typed
All extra credit due today:
Put in extra credit folder
2. Add Barnes and Noble contest
(need to attach a sheet)
3. Write ODE – due tomorrow typed
All extra credit due today:
Put in extra credit folder
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
Five Sense Poem due
1. collect typed five sense poem
2. Work on where I am from poem
· Homework – type where I am from poem
· All extra credit due tomorrow
Take out:
I remember brainstorming
Yesterday’s brainstorming
Orange Calliope
Common comments
· You need a title (don’t bold, don’t enlarge, same font and size)
· Do not underline or put quotes around title
· Block left (don’t center)
· Write in stanzas to make it easier to read
· Eliminate unnecessary words like its
· Use strong action verbs (not get)
· No contractions (I’m)
2. Work on where I am from poem
· Homework – type where I am from poem
· All extra credit due tomorrow
Take out:
I remember brainstorming
Yesterday’s brainstorming
Orange Calliope
Common comments
· You need a title (don’t bold, don’t enlarge, same font and size)
· Do not underline or put quotes around title
· Block left (don’t center)
· Write in stanzas to make it easier to read
· Eliminate unnecessary words like its
· Use strong action verbs (not get)
· No contractions (I’m)
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
Start Where I am from poem
1. Dear poem due typed
2. Volunteer to read the five sense poem
· Edit and type tonight for homework
· Due tomorrow typed
3. Directions for Where I am from poem
· Homework: write the rough draft
4. All extra credit due Thursday
5. Advisory on Wednesday:
· show Salem Witch Trials
· send students to computer room to type poems
2. Volunteer to read the five sense poem
· Edit and type tonight for homework
· Due tomorrow typed
3. Directions for Where I am from poem
· Homework: write the rough draft
4. All extra credit due Thursday
5. Advisory on Wednesday:
· show Salem Witch Trials
· send students to computer room to type poems
Monday, March 1, 2010
Five Sense Poem
1. collect I remember poem typed
2. read DEAR Poem
· type tonight
· due tomorrow
3. find a picture to describe
· use chart for the five senses
· use word list for the five senses
Homework: write a five sense poem
2. read DEAR Poem
· type tonight
· due tomorrow
3. find a picture to describe
· use chart for the five senses
· use word list for the five senses
Homework: write a five sense poem
Friday, February 26, 2010
Dear Poem
1. Edit I remember poem
· Sensory detail
· Unnecessary words
2. Explain Dear poem – due Monday
3. collect Crucible books
Homework:
· type I remember poem and hand in on Monday
· write the Dear poem
· Sensory detail
· Unnecessary words
2. Explain Dear poem – due Monday
3. collect Crucible books
Homework:
· type I remember poem and hand in on Monday
· write the Dear poem
Dear Poem
1. Edit I remember poem
· Sensory detail
· Unnecessary words
· Peer conference
2. Explain Dear poem – due Monday
3. collect Crucible books
· Sensory detail
· Unnecessary words
· Peer conference
2. Explain Dear poem – due Monday
3. collect Crucible books
Thursday, February 25, 2010
I remember poem
1. I remember poem
· Write today
· Rough Draft due tomorrow
2. Extra credit – extended deadline to Thursday, March 4th
· Write today
· Rough Draft due tomorrow
2. Extra credit – extended deadline to Thursday, March 4th
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Brainstorm for I remember poem
1. Finish Crucible in One Minute (Hours 3-6)
2. Watch Everyday Creativity
3. Brainstorm ideas for the I remember poem
2. Watch Everyday Creativity
3. Brainstorm ideas for the I remember poem
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Crucible in One Minute
1. Practice 15 minutes for skit
2. Presentations of The Crucible in One Minute
3. Pre-writing for poetry
I am the only one who…… (list 25 things)
2. Presentations of The Crucible in One Minute
3. Pre-writing for poetry
I am the only one who…… (list 25 things)
Monday, February 22, 2010
Work on Drama Skit
1. Bless Me Ultima due
2. Correct Crucible Finals
3. Drama Skit
· Crucible in One Minute in families
· Rubric
4. Due tomorrow
2. Correct Crucible Finals
3. Drama Skit
· Crucible in One Minute in families
· Rubric
4. Due tomorrow
Friday, February 19, 2010
Final Test on The Crucible
100 points final test on The Crucible
Major Works Data Sheet Due
Study Guide Due
Major Works Data Sheet Due
Study Guide Due
Thursday, February 18, 2010
Letter to John Proctor due/ 4 worksheets due
1. collect typed John Proctor letter
2. Due Today in basket:
· Act IV Discussion
· Cause/Effect
· Irony
· Theme
3. Friday:
· 100 points Objective Test (4th hour – C Lunch)
· No vocabulary words on test
· Major Works Data Sheet Due
· Study Guide Due
4. AP Question
A foil is a character in literature who highlights certain traits of the main character by contrasting them. For example, a coward helps show the hero’s bravery in a stronger light. For example, the ideas or behavior of the minor character might be used to highlight the weaknesses or strengths of the main character.
Choose either Parris, Putnam, or Giles and write a well-organized essay in which you show how he serves as a foil for John Proctor.
2. Due Today in basket:
· Act IV Discussion
· Cause/Effect
· Irony
· Theme
3. Friday:
· 100 points Objective Test (4th hour – C Lunch)
· No vocabulary words on test
· Major Works Data Sheet Due
· Study Guide Due
4. AP Question
A foil is a character in literature who highlights certain traits of the main character by contrasting them. For example, a coward helps show the hero’s bravery in a stronger light. For example, the ideas or behavior of the minor character might be used to highlight the weaknesses or strengths of the main character.
Choose either Parris, Putnam, or Giles and write a well-organized essay in which you show how he serves as a foil for John Proctor.
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
Work in Families on Act IV Worksheets
1. Analysis Quotes due in basket today
2. Work in families on Wed/Thursday on 4 worksheets – put in basket
3. Homework: typed letter to John Proctor (include factual information from the play for one page)
4. Objective Test – 100 points due Friday
Major Works Data Sheet and Study Guide due Friday
5. Extra credit movies and Scarlet Letter due February 26th
2. Work in families on Wed/Thursday on 4 worksheets – put in basket
3. Homework: typed letter to John Proctor (include factual information from the play for one page)
4. Objective Test – 100 points due Friday
Major Works Data Sheet and Study Guide due Friday
5. Extra credit movies and Scarlet Letter due February 26th
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
Quiz Act IV after video
Change calendar dates:
Tuesday: video and quiz
Homework: Analysis Quotes
Wednesday: Family work with two worksheets
Homework: typed letter to John Proctor
Thursday: Major Works Data Sheet
Friday: Objective Test – 100 points
Study Guide Due
Drama Groups next week
Tuesday: video and quiz
Homework: Analysis Quotes
Wednesday: Family work with two worksheets
Homework: typed letter to John Proctor
Thursday: Major Works Data Sheet
Friday: Objective Test – 100 points
Study Guide Due
Drama Groups next week
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
2 worksheets due/work in families
1. Journal on Abigail and Mary Warren due
2. Work in families:
· Complete chart on the similarities and differences between the Salem Witch Trials and McCarthyism
· Complete the conflict chart
3. Tomorrow start Act IV
2. Work in families:
· Complete chart on the similarities and differences between the Salem Witch Trials and McCarthyism
· Complete the conflict chart
3. Tomorrow start Act IV
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
Quiz Act III
1. Analysis Quotes due
2. Finish video
3. Quiz Act III
4. Vocabulary Quiz Act III
4. Homework: Journal on Abigail and Elizabeth
2. Finish video
3. Quiz Act III
4. Vocabulary Quiz Act III
4. Homework: Journal on Abigail and Elizabeth
Monday, February 8, 2010
Finish reading Act III
Monday, February 08, 2010
1. Finish reading Act III
2. Find similarities and differences between the Salem Witch Trials and McCarthyism
3. Quiz Act III tomorrow
4. Homework: Analysis Quotes Act III
5. Congratulations yearbook staff:
Thank you, all, for the assistance and recommendations for next year’s yearbook. I ended up with 47 applicants and 9 spots (allowing for one PSEO student who will drop). The 2010-11 yearbook staff is:
Arbeiter, Maggie
12
Auer, Kaitlyn
12
Brown, Jessica
11
Capehart, Joseph
11
Carlson, Hannah
11
Crevier, Kara
12
Day, Catherine
12
Gasao, Katchy
11
Heineman, Lauryn
12
Johnson, Brooke
12
Kellogg, Matthew
11
LaFave, Taylor
11
Linman, Brittany
11
Losinski, Megan
11
Lovisolo, Michael
11
Mason, Samuel
11
Miera, Isabel
11
Paphasalong, Jon
12
Pekarek, Sarah
12
Petterson, Alex
12
Quick, Ashley
12
Richardson, Ali
12
Sather, Sarah
12
Schroeder, Megan
12
Warman, Max
12
Westling, Leah
11
Wilson, Paige
12
Wong, Samantha
11
Peace, yo.
Benjamin Daniel Rösch
English 10 and AP Literature and Composition
Osseo Senior High
roschbenjamin@district279.org
1. Finish reading Act III
2. Find similarities and differences between the Salem Witch Trials and McCarthyism
3. Quiz Act III tomorrow
4. Homework: Analysis Quotes Act III
5. Congratulations yearbook staff:
Thank you, all, for the assistance and recommendations for next year’s yearbook. I ended up with 47 applicants and 9 spots (allowing for one PSEO student who will drop). The 2010-11 yearbook staff is:
Arbeiter, Maggie
12
Auer, Kaitlyn
12
Brown, Jessica
11
Capehart, Joseph
11
Carlson, Hannah
11
Crevier, Kara
12
Day, Catherine
12
Gasao, Katchy
11
Heineman, Lauryn
12
Johnson, Brooke
12
Kellogg, Matthew
11
LaFave, Taylor
11
Linman, Brittany
11
Losinski, Megan
11
Lovisolo, Michael
11
Mason, Samuel
11
Miera, Isabel
11
Paphasalong, Jon
12
Pekarek, Sarah
12
Petterson, Alex
12
Quick, Ashley
12
Richardson, Ali
12
Sather, Sarah
12
Schroeder, Megan
12
Warman, Max
12
Westling, Leah
11
Wilson, Paige
12
Wong, Samantha
11
Peace, yo.
Benjamin Daniel Rösch
English 10 and AP Literature and Composition
Osseo Senior High
roschbenjamin@district279.org
Thursday, February 4, 2010
Act II Quiz
1. Analysis quotes on Act II due in basket
2. Quiz Act II
3. Vocabulary Quiz Act II
4. After quiz in families
· Act II Discussion (underline vocabulary words)
· Act II Worksheet: Making Inferences
5. Happy Birthday: Lovejot Singh
2. Quiz Act II
3. Vocabulary Quiz Act II
4. After quiz in families
· Act II Discussion (underline vocabulary words)
· Act II Worksheet: Making Inferences
5. Happy Birthday: Lovejot Singh
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
Quiz Act II
1. Journalism and Yearbook recruitment
2. How to Spot a Witch due in basket
3. video of Act II
4. Quiz Act II including vocabulary
5. Homework: Analysis quotes on Act II
2. How to Spot a Witch due in basket
3. video of Act II
4. Quiz Act II including vocabulary
5. Homework: Analysis quotes on Act II
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
Read Act II
1. Continuum due in basket today with explanation
2. Journal on Adolescents Due
3. Read Act II
4. Homework: How to Spot a Witch
(p. 179-181)
2. Journal on Adolescents Due
3. Read Act II
4. Homework: How to Spot a Witch
(p. 179-181)
Monday, February 1, 2010
Worksheets in Families
1. Quote Analysis Due in Basket today
2. Act I Discussion in Families – due in basket today
3. Character Traits – due in basket today
4. Continuum – due tomorrow (Homework)
5. Journal on Adolescents – due tomorrow (Homework)
2. Act I Discussion in Families – due in basket today
3. Character Traits – due in basket today
4. Continuum – due tomorrow (Homework)
5. Journal on Adolescents – due tomorrow (Homework)
Friday, January 29, 2010
Quiz Act I - 40 points
1. Journal on Guilt – due in basket
2. Finish video
3. Quiz Act I – 40 points
· Comprehension
· Vocabulary
4. Act I Quotes Analysis – due Monday
5. Register for AP 11
6. Download The Scarlet Letter into iPod
2. Finish video
3. Quiz Act I – 40 points
· Comprehension
· Vocabulary
4. Act I Quotes Analysis – due Monday
5. Register for AP 11
6. Download The Scarlet Letter into iPod
Thursday, January 28, 2010
Extra Credit on The Crucible
1. Watch Good Night and Good Luck (movie) and answer questions on worksheet or write a one page paper how it connects to McCarthyism and The Crucible - 10 points
2. Watch The Majestic (movie) and write a one page paper comparing/contrasting to The Crucible.- 10 points
3. Watch The History Channel - The Salem Witchcraft Trials (I have a copy and it's on youtube) and answer the questions on the worksheet or write a one page paper comparing/contrasting to The Crucible - 10 points
4. Ask me for the worksheets.
2. Watch The Majestic (movie) and write a one page paper comparing/contrasting to The Crucible.- 10 points
3. Watch The History Channel - The Salem Witchcraft Trials (I have a copy and it's on youtube) and answer the questions on the worksheet or write a one page paper comparing/contrasting to The Crucible - 10 points
4. Ask me for the worksheets.
Sinners packet due - ONE ACT play
1. “Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God” due in basket today
2. Quiz on Act I Friday – study
3. Vocabulary Quiz for Act I words included in 40 point test
4. One Act play in auditorium
2. Quiz on Act I Friday – study
3. Vocabulary Quiz for Act I words included in 40 point test
4. One Act play in auditorium
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Finish reading Act I
1. Parent Conferences tonight 3-8 (library)
2. Finish reading Act I
3. Journal after reading – due Friday
4. “Sinners……” due tomorrow
5. Friday: Quiz on Act I, Vocabulary Quiz
6. One Act Play in Auditorium tomorrow
· Come here first and turn in “Sinners…”
· Take attendance
· 4th hour Eat “A” Lunch
· Sit in required area (Section 2, Rows CDE)
2. Finish reading Act I
3. Journal after reading – due Friday
4. “Sinners……” due tomorrow
5. Friday: Quiz on Act I, Vocabulary Quiz
6. One Act Play in Auditorium tomorrow
· Come here first and turn in “Sinners…”
· Take attendance
· 4th hour Eat “A” Lunch
· Sit in required area (Section 2, Rows CDE)
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
Start reading Act I
1. Parent Conferences Wednesday 3-8 (Library)
2. “We Aren’t Superstitious Due”
3. Start reading Act I
4. Put your name tag on desk
5. Bring your book to read every day
2. “We Aren’t Superstitious Due”
3. Start reading Act I
4. Put your name tag on desk
5. Bring your book to read every day
Monday, January 25, 2010
Start Act I of The Crucible
1. “We Aren’t Superstitious” due tomorrow
2. “Sinners……” dueThursday
3. Journal on Fear due today
4. Hand out books – fill out card
5. FYI on The Crucible
6. Pick reading parts
7. Start Act I
8. Choose a Puritan name:
· First name: a virtue like Patience or a Biblical name like Sarah
· Last name: choose from the list of real names in Salem 1692 from the court records
2. “Sinners……” dueThursday
3. Journal on Fear due today
4. Hand out books – fill out card
5. FYI on The Crucible
6. Pick reading parts
7. Start Act I
8. Choose a Puritan name:
· First name: a virtue like Patience or a Biblical name like Sarah
· Last name: choose from the list of real names in Salem 1692 from the court records
Friday, January 22, 2010
Brochure due today
1. Brochure due today – attach with rubric
2. To color print in the library:
· Save to oshsave; sasse folder; color printing
· Close screen
· Go to library with a pass to print (75 cent/page; $1.50 total)
3. If finished, complete “We Aren’t Superstitious”
4. Pick up “Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God”
2. To color print in the library:
· Save to oshsave; sasse folder; color printing
· Close screen
· Go to library with a pass to print (75 cent/page; $1.50 total)
3. If finished, complete “We Aren’t Superstitious”
4. Pick up “Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God”
Thursday, January 21, 2010
Work on Brochure
1. Lab 313 today to work on brochure
2. Brochure due Friday with rubric
3. To print brochure
· Save to Sassegsave
· Under color printing
· Close down upstairs
· Go to library to print (75 cents/page)
4. “We Aren’t Superstitious” – due Tuesday
5. “Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God” – due Thursday (pick up the packet if done)
6. Lab 316 (across the hall) during advisory tomorrow
2. Brochure due Friday with rubric
3. To print brochure
· Save to Sassegsave
· Under color printing
· Close down upstairs
· Go to library to print (75 cents/page)
4. “We Aren’t Superstitious” – due Tuesday
5. “Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God” – due Thursday (pick up the packet if done)
6. Lab 316 (across the hall) during advisory tomorrow
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
Work on Brochure
1. Brochure in Lab 313
2. Use websites on OSH Homepage
3. Brochure due Friday with rubric
4. Finish “We Aren’t Superstitious” when finished
2. Use websites on OSH Homepage
3. Brochure due Friday with rubric
4. Finish “We Aren’t Superstitious” when finished
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
Work on brochure
1. Work on brochure on the background information on The Crucible in Computer Lab 313
2. Brochure is due on Friday, even if your partner is absent
3. Attach the rubric to the brochure
4. If printing in color, save your brochure in the Sasse folder and go to library for them to print (75 cents/page)
2. Brochure is due on Friday, even if your partner is absent
3. Attach the rubric to the brochure
4. If printing in color, save your brochure in the Sasse folder and go to library for them to print (75 cents/page)
Friday, January 15, 2010
Brochure Assignment
1. Congratulations for speeches well done. Jolly good job! I am joyful to learn about your talents (musical, athletic, artistic, etc.)
2. Choose a topic with a partner for the background information on The Crucible.
3. Pick up articles related to your topic.
4. Brochure is due Friday, January 22nd
(Fummi and Badhatu turn in onThursday)
5. A correctly typed bibliography is due on the back side on the brochure.
6. Wow points for an exceptional brochure.
2. Choose a topic with a partner for the background information on The Crucible.
3. Pick up articles related to your topic.
4. Brochure is due Friday, January 22nd
(Fummi and Badhatu turn in onThursday)
5. A correctly typed bibliography is due on the back side on the brochure.
6. Wow points for an exceptional brochure.
Select Brochure Topic
Students choose a topic on the background information for The Crucible with a partner.
Students will pick up handouts on the topic.
Brochure due typed next Friday, January 22nd.
A correct Bibliography must be included in the brochure.
Students will pick up handouts on the topic.
Brochure due typed next Friday, January 22nd.
A correct Bibliography must be included in the brochure.
Speeches Completed
150 students (40 per day)presented a 3-5 minute speech to inform.
Included in the grade was the Adult Evaluation (10 extra credit points), a typed Bibliography (done correctly), and an outline. Grades are updated.
Included in the grade was the Adult Evaluation (10 extra credit points), a typed Bibliography (done correctly), and an outline. Grades are updated.
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
Speeches 8-15
I was gone yesterday at a funeral. Students read "We Aren't Superstitious" - see calendar January 25th and answered questions and turned them in the basket at the end of the hour.
Speeches resume today 8-15 today.
Wednesday 16-23
Thursday 24-31
Friday: 32,33 and all make-up speeches
on Friday: sign up for brochure topic and brochure group.
Speeches resume today 8-15 today.
Wednesday 16-23
Thursday 24-31
Friday: 32,33 and all make-up speeches
on Friday: sign up for brochure topic and brochure group.
Tuesday, January 5, 2010
Research for Speech Topic in Computer Lab
1. Research in Computer Lab 313
2. Speech Topics must be approved
3. Two sources must be used in your speech
4. Fill out sheet for your two sources
5. correct typed Bibliography must be turned in with your rubric the day of your speech
2. Speech Topics must be approved
3. Two sources must be used in your speech
4. Fill out sheet for your two sources
5. correct typed Bibliography must be turned in with your rubric the day of your speech
Monday, January 4, 2010
Friday before break
1. Take notes on speech to inform
2. Complete critique on six movie clips for speech techniques
3. Introduce speech to inform
4. Calendar for January
2. Complete critique on six movie clips for speech techniques
3. Introduce speech to inform
4. Calendar for January
Research for Speech Topic in Library
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