11th Expository Writing-American Lit (Period 6) Assignments
- Instructors
- Terms
- 2019-20: 1st Quarter
- 2019-20: 2nd Quarter
- 2019-20: 3rd Quarter
- 2019-20: 4th Quarter
- Department
- High School
- Description
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This is a junior-level, college preparatory American Literature and Expository Writing course. Students should expect to spend a significant amount of time reading great pieces of American Literature (short stories, novels, plays and poems), viewing films based on great American works, and writing expository pieces (journals, essays, letters, research reports, etc.) for this course. In addition to literature and writing, the course also consists of a thorough study of grammar and SAT vocabulary words. Students will end the year with a draft of a college essay.
Upcoming Assignments
No upcoming assignments.
Past Assignments
Due:
Work for Wednesday, June 10
Work for Wednesday, June 10:
- Review the Year-End Course Evaluation and Reflection assignment and plan your answers to the questions.
- Then go to Flipgrid.com and create a video in which you talk through your answers to the 7 questions. You have up to 10 minutes to talk. https://flipgrid.com/e888ed27
- Due: Thursday, June 11 at noon. 30 points
- If you cannot get to Flipgrid, you will need to create a Word document and write a short paragraph answer to each question. Share the document with Mrs. G.
- Be sure to finish up any missing work and let Mrs. G know that you've finished it and where she can find it. All work should be finished by noon on Thursday, June 11.
THERE WILL BE NO NEW ASSIGNMENTS ON THURSDAY. THIS IS IT! HAVE A TERRIFIC SUMMER AND I'LL LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU FOR YOUR SENIOR YEAR!
Due:
Work for Tuesday, June 9
Work for Tuesday, June 9:
- We have our final class Zoom meeting today at 1:20pm. Points will be given for attending. Look for a link in an email from Mrs. G
- Your ARIS Persuasive Letter is due at 9am inTurnitin.com
- Finish your NoRedInk EXTRA CREDIT set by noon.
- You will have a final Flipgrid video reflection on the year to complete by Thursday at noon. We'll talk about it in the Zoom meeting tomorrow.
- See the attachment for the Flipgrid video assignment https://flipgrid.com/e888ed27
Due:
Work for Monday, June 8
Work for Monday, June 8:
- Continue work on your ARIS Persuasive Letter. Due: Tuesday, June 9 at 9am. Submit to Turnitin.com
- Finish NoRedInk EXTRA CREDIT Hyphens set. Due: Tuesday, June 9 at 12pm (noon)
A look ahead:
Tuesday, June 9: complete ARIS Persuasive Letter and NoRedInk Extra Credit. We will have our last Zoom meeting of the year at 1:20pm. Be there! I will be assigning the final graded work of the semester--a Flipgrid course evaluation--and we'll be wrapping up together. Points will be given for attendance.
Wednesday, June 10: Work on Flipgrid course evaluation video.
Thursday, June 11: Finish Flipgrid course evaluation video by 12pm (noon)
NOW IS THE TIME to check your PowerSchool to see if you have finished any work that I have not graded. Please let me know if you have completed it so that I can give you credit for your work.
Due:
Work for Friday, June 5
Work for Friday, June 5:
- Start work on your ARiS Persuasive Letter.
- Read the rest of the "I Have a Dream" speech attached below. Think about his use of Aristotelian Appeals and the relevancy of this speech (57 years ago) to today.
- Try to finish the Extra Credit No Red Ink on Hyphens
Have a great weekend ! Last one before summer break!
Due:
Work for Thursday, June 4
Work for Thursday, June 4:
- We'll meet today at 1:20pm on Zoom to look at the final written assignment for the year (ARIS Persuasive Letter--see below) and discuss the Aristotelian Appeals. Make sure you have watched the videos posted for this past Monday. Look for an email from Mrs. G with a link to the meeting. Points are given for attendance.
- Start work on your letter: Due Tuesday, June 9 at 9am.
- Continue work on NoRedInk Hyphens sets for EXTRA CREDIT!
Due:
Work for Wednesday, June 3
Work for Wednesday, June 3:
- Continue work on ARIS Act 3 Analysis Due: Thursday, June 4 at 9am.
- Start (if you haven't already) NoRedInk Hyphens set as EXTRA CREDIT! Due next Tuesday, June 9 at noon.
Let me know if you need any help on any of the NoRedInk assignments. I'm happy to help and I can often give tips that make it much easier to complete!
TOMORROW (Thursday) we will meet again to review the final writing assignment of the year. Be there! Points still given for attendance.
In case you're interested, I found a couple of full movie versions of A Raisin in the Sun on Youtube:
Due:
Work for Tuesday, June 2
Work for Tuesday, June 2:
- Today we'll meet on Zoom at 1:20pm to read through the final scene of ARIS. Look for an email from Mrs. G with a link to the class meeting.
- After reading Act 3 together, start work on the Act 3 Analysis found in your One Note Homework folder. Due: Thursday, June 4 at 9am.
Please let me know if you need help with any of the NoRedInk assignments. I am happy to set up a personal meeting with you to help get you through the sticky points. Just email me. We're down to 8 days of class left and I want to see each of you finish those assignments and get the points!
Due:
Work for Monday, June 1
Work for Monday, June 1:
- Finish NoRedInk Commonly Confused Words Part 2: due TODAY at noon!
- Start NoRedInk on Hyphens, Due: Tuesday, June 9 at 9am
- Later this week we will be starting your final written assignment for year: a persuasive letter written from one ARIS character to another. You will be learning about and using the Aristotelian Appeals to create a persuasive message in your letter. Today, you will learn about Aristotelian Appeals by watching the following videos. (No written assignment with this viewing).
A look ahead:
Tuesday, June 2: class Zoom meeting to read ARIS Act 3; start ARIS Act 3 analysis
Wednesday, June 3: Finish ARIS Act 3 analysis
Thursday, June 4: class Zoom meeting to review persuasive letter assignment and analyze persuasive speech
Friday, June 5: work on persuasive letter
Due:
Work for Friday, May 29
Work for Friday, May 29:
- Continue to work on the ARIS Act 2 Scene 3 Analysis found on your OneNote Homework page. Due: Monday, June 1 at 9am.
- Finish your NoRedInk Commonly Confused Words Part 2 set. Due: Monday, June 1 at noon.
EXTRA CREDIT: +10 points
Watch the production of Clybourne Park here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hBJvSSr0ixc
Type a one-page (double-spaced) journal on one of the following thematic topics below (you choose). Include details from the play. Email or share with Mrs. G,
Due: Monday, June 1 at 9am.
Thematic Topics:
- race and racism
- neighborhoods and ownership
- communication and miscommunication
- men, women, and gender roles
- inclusion and disability
Due:
Work for Thursday, May 28
Work for Thursday, May 28:
- We'll have a Zoom meeting today at 1:20pm to read through ARIS Act 2 Scene 3. Find the link in an email from Mrs. G on Wednesday night. Remember, points are given for attendance.
- Start the ARIS Act 2 Scene 3 Analysis in your One Note Homework page. It's due Monday, June 1 at 9am, but get it done before the weekend if you can.
- Keep working on NoRedInk Commonly Confused Words Part 2 (due Monday, June 1 at noon).
Due:
Work for Wednesday, May 27
Work for Wednesday, May 27:
- Continue work on ARIS Act 2 Scene 2 Analysis on OneNote in the Homework folder.
- Read through the PowerPoint on the NAACP on the Collaboration Page on One Note.
- Work on NoRedInk Commonly Confused Words Part 2.
We'll meet again on Thursday at 1:20pm to continue reading our play.
Due:
Work for Tuesday, May 26
Work for Tuesday, May 26:
- We will meet TODAY at 1:20pm to continue our reading of ARIS Act 2 Scene 2. Point are awarded for attendance and participation. Look for a link in an email from Mrs. G on Monday night.
- Finish NoRedInk set on Confusing Words Part 1 by noon.
- Start new NoRedInk set on Confusing Words Part 2. Due: Monday, June 1 at noon.
- Start work on ARIS Act 2 Scene 2 Analysis in your OneNote Homework page.
A look ahead:
Wednesday: read through Allusion PowerPoints, finish ARIS Act 2 Scene 2 Analysis
Thursday: meet to read ARIS Act 2 Scene 3; start analysis
Friday: finish ARIS Act 2 Scene 3 Analysis
Due:
Work for Friday, May 22
Work for Friday, May 22:
- I have posted the ARIS Act 2 Scene 1 Analysis on your One Note Homework page. It's due: Tuesday, May 26 at 9:00am.
- Read through the following Allusion Buster PowerPoints in preparation for our Zoom meeting on Tuesday, May 26:
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Greta Garbo (96)
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Peckerwoods (origin of the term, meaning then and now) (102)
- Chicago bombings in 1950s (26, 82, 102)
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Booker T Washington (103)
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- Continue work on NoRedInk Confused Words Part 1: Due Tuesday, May 26 at noon
Due:
Work for Thursday, May 21
Work for Thursday, May 21:
- We'll meet in Zoom today at 1:20pm today to read through ARIS Act 2 Scene 1. Look for a link from Mrs. G in an email to our new group email: Junior English 19-20.
- Points given for attendance and participation.
- I have posted the ARIS Act 2 Scene 1 Analysis on your One Note Homework page. Get to work on it after we've read the scene. It's due: Tuesday, May 26 at 9:00am.
- I suggest you get it done by Friday, May 22. It's shorter than the previous two question sets and you'll want to have a free weekend--though DON'T FORGET THE NEW NOREDINK SET on Confused Words.
- Continue work on NoRedInk Confused Words Part 1: Due Tuesday, May 26 at noon.
Due:
Work for Wednesday, May 20
Work for Wednesday, May 20:
- Continue work on the ARIS Act 1 Scene 2 Analysis, found in your OneNote Homework folder. Due: Thursday, May 21 at 9:00am
- Read through the following Allusion Buster PowerPoint slideshows found in the Collaboration folder in OneNote:
- American Jazz and Blues
- Uncle Tom
- Prometheus
- Reminder: I'm starting Office Hours today (Wed.) from 3:30-4:30pm. I will sent out a Zoom invitation for you to use if you want to talk with me about anything or get help during that time. Come and go as you please. Look for the email on Tuesday night.
Due:
Work for Tuesday, May 19
Work for Tuesday, May 19:
- We will have a class Zoom meeting today at 1:20pm. You will find an email from Mrs. G with a link in it on Monday night. We will be reading through ARIS Act 1 Scene 2. Please be there. Points are awarded for attendance and participation.
- Start the ARIS Act 1 Scene 2 Analysis found in your One Note homework folders. It is due Thursday, May 21 at 9am.
Due:
Work for Monday, May 18
Work for Monday, May 18:
- Finish NoRedInk Modifiers Part 2 (due at noon today)
- Start NoRedInk Commonly Confused Words (Part 1): Due Tuesday, May 26 (Monday, May 25 is Memorial Day--no school)
- Review PowerPoints on: Nigeria, Roe vs. Wade
- We have a few other allusions for Act 1 Scene 2, but the PowerPoints are not completed yet. I will have you go back and view them when they are finished.
A look ahead:
Tuesday, May 19: Class Zoom meeting to read through Act 1 Scene 2; start scene analysis
Wednesday, May 20: Scene analysis; allusion PowerPoints
Thursday, May 21: Class Zoom meeting to read through Act 2 Scene 1; start scene analysis
Friday, May 22: Finish scene analysis; NoRedInk
Due:
Work for Thursday, May 14
Work for Thursday, May 14:
- We have a class Zoom meeting today at 1:20pm. We will continue reading Act 1 Scene 1 of A Raisin in the Sun. Look for an email with a link in it from Mrs.G.
- Remember, attendance is required and points are given for attendance/participation.
- Today after class you should finish the assignment "ARIS Act 1 Scene 1 Analysis" found in your One Note Homework folder.
- The completed questions are due: Friday, May 15 at 9am.
- Continue work on the NoRedInk set on Modifiers Part 2. Due: Monday, May 18 at noon.
- If you haven't finished either of the previous sets, don't despair! You can still finish them for most of the points back. Email Mrs. G if you need help.
NO SCHOOL ON FRIDAY!! Enjoy your 3-day weekend!
Due:
Work for Wednesday, May 13
Work for Wednesday, May 13
- Watch these two videos on Chicago's housing history:
- Fill out the S-T-W that you will find in your OneNote Homework folder. Due: Thursday, May 14 at 9am.
Ongoing assignments:
- Try to fill out some of the ARIS Act 1 Scene 1 Analysis assignment (Due: Friday, May 15 at 9am.)
- Work on NoRedInk Modifiers Part 2
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EXTRA CREDIT OPPORTUNITY:Memorize "Harlem" by Langston Hughes (the epigraph "raisin in the sun" poem at the beginning of the play) and recite it (with eyes closed) on a Flipgrid video: https://flipgrid.com/bf750780. Your face needs to be showing for this. 5 points possible. EXTENDED DUE DATE: THURSDAY, May 14 at 9am.
We'll be meeting again on Thursday at 1:20pm to finish ARIS Act 1 Scene 1.
Due:
Work for Tuesday, May 12
Work for Tuesday, May 12:
- We have a class Zoom meeting today at 1:20pm. We will starting reading A Raisin in the Sun. Look for an email with a link in it from Mrs.G.
- Remember, attendance is required and points are given for attendance/participation.
- We will also be meeting on Thursday at 1:20pm to continue reading together.
- There is a new assignment in your One Note Homework folder called "ARIS Act 1 Scene 1". The questions in the assignment will help with analysis while we are reading Act 1 Scene 1. The completed questions are due: Friday, May 15 at 9am.
- Get started on the new NoRedInk set on Modifiers Part 2. Due: Monday, May 18 at noon.
- If you haven't finished either of the previous sets, don't despair! You can still finish them for most of the points back. Email Mrs. G if you need help.
Due:
Work for Monday, May 11
Work for Monday, May 11:
- Finish NoRedInk Modifiers (Part 1) set by noon today.
- Start NoRedInk Modifiers (Part 2). Due: Monday, May 18 at noon.
- Go into the OneNote Collaboration folder to the ARIS Allusion Buster PowerPoints page. View and read through the PowerPoint slideshows on:
- Lorraine Hansberry
- Colonel McCormick
- TOMORROW (Tuesday) we will meet at 1:20 to start reading our A Raisin in the Sun. Points will be awarded for attendance and participation.
EXTRA CREDIT OPPORTUNITY:
Memorize "Harlem" by Langston Hughes (the epigraph "raisin in the sun" poem at the beginning of the play) and recite it (with eyes closed) on a Flipgrid video: https://flipgrid.com/bf750780. Your face needs to be showing for this. 5 points possible. DUE: Wednesday, May 13 at 9am.
A look ahead:
Tuesday, May 12: Zoom meeting to start ARIS Act 1 Scene 1; analysis worksheet on OneNote
Wednesday, May 13: view videos on Chicago housing history; take notes
Thursday, May 14: Zoom meeting to read ARIS; analysis worksheet on OneNote
Friday, May 15: NO SCHOOL
Due:
Work for Friday, May 8
Work for Friday, May 8:
- Finish your ARIS Allusion Buster PowerPoint. Check carefully that you've followed the directions. Post your PPT to Turnitin.com and copied it to the Colllaboration folder on One Note in the page called "ARIS Allusion Buster PowerPoint." Due: Friday, 5/8 at 9:00pm.
- Continue working on your NoRedInk set on Modifiers (Part 1). Due: Monday, 5/11 at 12:00pm (noon).
NOTE: Next week we will start meeting on BOTH TUESDAY AND THURSDAY at 1:20pm to read through the play A Raisin in the Sun. We will continue meeting twice a week for 3-4 weeks. Please plan to be there. Points are given for attendance/participation. This is required class time. If you are not able to make it, please have a parent or guardian send an email about why you couldn't participate.
Due:
Work for Thursday, May 7
Work for Thursday, May 7:
- We meet today at 1:20pm on a Zoom meeting to start A Raisin in the Sun. Look for an email from me with the link on Wednesday night.
- Because of the low turnout the last two weeks, attendance at these meetings will now be awarded with points. Failure to attend (for the entire class session) will result in a score of 0. I will also ask you to keep your camera on during the session, although you only need to show your face initially. I will be checking periodically throughout the session that you are still there. If for some reason you are not able to attend/participate, I will expect an email from one of your parents/guardians explaining your absence. Please plan accordingly.
- The primary topic for our meeting will be to look at the epigraph before the play begins (a poem by Langston Hughes) and discuss it's significance. For this, I've prepared a worksheet (see attached "ARIS Epigraph Poem") for you to use.
- EXTRA CREDIT OPPORTUNITY!!!: Fill out the worksheet with your ideas/answers and email me a photo of it BEFORE CLASS TODAY and I will award 5 extra credit points. You must attempt to answer every question with a reasonable answer in order to get the extra credit. Then have the worksheet available for our class discussion.
Ongoing Assignment:
- Continue work on your Allusion Buster PowerPoint. It's due tomorrow, Friday, May 8 at 9pm in BOTH the Collaboration folder on OneNote and in Turnitin.com.
- You've also got a new NoRedInk assignment on Modifiers (Part 1) to work on. It's due next Monday, May 11 at 12:00pm (noon).
Due:
Work for Wednesday, May 6
Work for Wednesday, May 6
- Continue work on your ARIS Allusion Buster Assignment. Remember when you're finished copy it to the page in the Collaboration folder.
- Continue with NoRedInk on Modifiers (Part 1). Modifiers are words or phrases that describe or give more information about other words. Due: Monday, May 11 @ 12pm (noon).
Tomorrow (Thursday) we will have a Zoom class meeting at 1:20pm. Because of the low turnout the last two weeks, attendance at these meetings will now be awarded with points. Failure to attend (for the entire class session) will result in a score of 0. Attendance has always been required, but students or their families seem to be planning other activities during these times, so I am having to move to a point/no point system. I will also ask you to keep your camera on during the session, although you only need to show your face initially. I will be checking periodically throughout the session that you are still there. If for some reason you are not able to attend/participate, I will expect an email from one of your parents/guardians explaining your absence. Please plan accordingly.
Look for a link to the meeting in an email from me on Wednesday night.
Due:
Work for Tuesday, May 5
Work for Tuesday, May 5:
- Continue work on your ARIS Allusion Buster Assignment.
- Start NoRedInk on Modifiers (Part 1). Modifiers are words or phrases that describe or give more information about other words. (Sorry I didn't get them assigned until Monday night.)
Due:
Work for Monday, May 4
Work for Monday, May 4:
- Today is the day to start your ARIS (A Raisin in the Sun) Allusion Buster Assignment. As explained last Thursday, you will be researching an allusion you select from the list (found on One Note Collaboration folder under "ARIS Allusion Topics") and creating a PowerPoint to post on the Collaboration page (called "ARIS Allusion Buster PowerPoints) for your classmates to see. The PowerPoint is due on the Collaboration page by Friday, May 8 @ 9pm. Only 10 out of 17 students have signed up so far. I will be emailing you if you haven't signed up by Monday for a topic.
- See the attached assignment sheet and example PowerPoint for details.
- Also, today you should be finished with your NoRedInk set on Sentence Fragments. If you are not finished with it, you should continue working on it for some points, but full points are only available to those who finish by the deadline. I have extended the deadline from 9am to 12pm (noon) today.
- A new set of NoRedInk on Modifiers (Part 1) is assigned for the coming week, due next Monday, May 11 @ 12pm. You can start working on that set today!
A look ahead this week:
Tuesday - Friday: work on research and PowerPoint
Thursday: Zoom meeting at 1:20pm to start discussing and reading A Raisin in the Sun (ARIS)
Due:
Work for Thursday, 4/30
Work for Thursday, 4/30:
- Continue to finish up your The Great Gatsby Expose assignment. It is due in Turnitin.com or on Flipgrid at 9pm today!
- We will meet at 1:20pm today to talk about our final text of the year (A Raisin in the Sun) and to review next week's project. Look for a link to the Zoom meeting in your email. You need to show up or you will miss critical information! Pass the word along to classmates!
- See the assignment attached below t(Allusion Busters Assignment) and the example PowerPoint on Colonel McCormick. We will review these during class today.
Due:
Work for Wednesday, 4/29
Work for Wednesday, 4/29:
- Finalize your The Great Gatsby Expose assignment. Be sure to upload to Turnitin or record to Flipgrip https://flipgrid.com/aa197941 by 9pm on Thursday.
- Continue work on your Fragments assignment on NoRedInk. That is due Monday, 5/4 at 9am.
- We will meet by Zoom meeting tomorrow (Thursday) at 1:20pm. Have your new book A Raisin in the Sun with you. Look for an email from me on Wednesday night with a link to the meeting. Be sure to show up. Attendance is recorded (and may come with a little bonus!).
MISSING WORK?
This Friday (a no-school day) is the last day to post any missing assignments from The Great Gatsby unit. If you do complete missing work, please email Mrs. G so the she can know to look for your new work and score it.
Due:
Work for Tuesday, 4/28
Work for Tuesday, 4/28:
- Continue to work on your TGG expose assignment. Let me know if you want to talk through any ideas or questions you might have.
- Get started on your NoRedInk assignment. Let me know if you need me to send you your username for the account.
- Finish up any missing TGG work. Check your PowerSchool to see if you're missing any assignment. If you finish them, send me an email so that I know to go into OneNote or Flipgrid and score them.
Due:
Work for Monday, 4/27
Work for Monday, 4/27:
- Work on your expose assignment. Try to plan/outline your story today. Be sure to include information from the novel (don't assume your reader/audience knows any of it). This will be your main work this week. Your expose is due on Thursday at 9pm.
- Also this week we are starting back to NoRedInk assignments. Like in the fall, this is a "full points for finishing" assignment and there will be no test on the subject, just mastery through completing the practice sets. This week you will be completing a set on Sentence Fragments. (A fragment is an incomplete sentence.) Email Mrs. G if you need your username. The password for everyone is: 1234567. The assignment is due next Monday, 5/4 at 9am.
A look ahead:
Tuesday -Thursday: work on The Great Gatsby Expose assignment (attached below)
Thursday: class Zoom meeting to kick off our final unit of the year: A Raisin in the Sun
Friday: NO SCHOOL
NOTE: All missing assignments related to The Great Gatsby are due by Friday, 5/1 at 9pm. If you have any missing work, please complete it and send Mrs. G an email to let her know she should find it and score it.
Due:
Work for Friday, 4/24
Word for Friday, 4/24:
- Be sure to email Mrs. G about your choice of mode of news reporting (written article or "broadcast" Flipgrid video) and topic (see assignment for choices) by the end of the day.
- Start work on your report. Again, for a written report you need at least 800 words. For a spoken report, you need 8 minutes of content. Use details from the story and some things you add (quotations from witnesses and suspects) or events that transpire after the TGG story ends. Be sure to include all of the typical who, what, when, where, why, and how information of a news report. Keep it objective (you should not use "I").
- Assignment is due next Thursday, April 30 @ 5pm-- if written then submitted to Turnitin.com. If recorded then to Flipgrid.
- If you missed our class Zoom meeting on Thursday, 4/23, attached below are notes from Gatsby's Hero's Journey that worked through. Check it out. See if you agree. We discussed that were several interpretations of the journey for him.
Due:
Class Plan for 4/23/20
Work for Thursday, 4/23:
- Today we'll meet at 1:20pm by Zoom meeting to take a look at: 1) Gatsby's hero journey, and 2) the final assignment for our Great Gatsby unit. Look for an email from me on Wednesday night with the link to the meeting.
- Please refresh your memory of the Hero's Journey by reviewing the attachment below. Also, read through the attached Great Gatsby Exposé assignment sheet before class.
- The remainder of your work for the day is to send me an email telling me 1) whether you will be writing or presenting (by Flipgrid video) your exposé, and 2) which topic you will be reporting on (Gatsby's illegal activity, Tom and Daisy's murder cover-up, or Wilson's double murder-suicide.)
Due:
Assignment
Work for Wednesday, 4/22:
- Finish the Gatsby as Hero assignment by creating the Flipgrid presentation. Use this link to get into the grid: https://flipgrid.com/4648aab7
- Follow the directions below for the content of the presentation. Be sure to give details and be specific.
- In your video, speak for 5-7 minutes and include the following information:
- Which hero type you believe best characterizes Jay Gatsby
- Evidence from the story that correspond with several characteristics of your selected hero type
- Ways that Gatsby may not exactly fit the hero type you’ve selected
- Reasons why you did not choose the other 3 hero types
- A final comment, based on your opinion, of whether or not Gatsby was great
- Due: Thursday, 4/23 @ 9am.
Tomorrow (Thursday) we will meet in a Zoom meeting at 1:20pm Look for an email tonight with the link in it.
Due:
Assignment
Work for Tuesday, 4/21:
- Finish reading Hero types article (attached to yesterday's teacher page) and taking notes on the table in the assignment (also attached to yesterday's teacher page)
- Upload notes to Turnitin.com by Wednesday, 4/22 at 9am.
- Prep for Flipgrid recording (to be done on Wednesday). See assignment document for details.
Due:
Assignment
Work for Monday, 4/20:
- Today you're starting a 3-day assignment in which you will read about several hero types and try to answer the question: "What makes Gatsby so great?"
- Attached below you will find a reading of 4 different texts I have found about literary hero types. One of them, the tragic hero, you already probably know a bit about. The reading will also present 3 other types: the anti-hero, the Byronic hero and the romantic hero.
- On the other attached document, you will find the assignment. Please read and follow the directions carefully. You will need to:
- take notes on the reading in a table that you copy into a Word document and later upload to Turnitin.com
- think about how Jay Gatsby fits each of these hero types (documenting your ideas from the story in the notes table)
- create a Flipgrid video in which you present your choice of hero type that best fits Gatsby and your rationale for choosing this type as well as rejecting the other hero types for him
- The notes document (based on the reading and your relating it to the novel) is due in Turnitin.com on Wednesday, 4/22 at 9am.
- The Flipgrid video is due on Thursday, 4/23 at 9am.
- The entire 3-day assignment is worth 30 points.
- Let me know by email if you have any questions after you've read everything thoroughly.
A look at the week ahead:
Tuesday, 4/21: work on the notes page for The Great Gatsby hero types
Wednesday, 4/22: make the Flipgrid video that presents your conclusions about The Great Gatsby hero types
Thursday, 4/23: We will have a Zoom meeting to read through and discuss the upcoming TGG essay assignment; you will submit a thesis proposal
Friday, 4/24: work on an outline for your essay
Due:
Assignment
Work for Friday, 4/17:
- Write your final TGG Journal on Chapters 8-9. Due Saturday at 9am.
- I'm going to be showing the Leonardo DiCaprio version of the film The Great Gatsby on Saturday starting at 12:00pm (noon). I will send everyone in the class a Zoom meeting invitation by email. Come and join us (at this point it's Janet and me) if you want. Grab your own popcorn and settle in for a good show. It's my birthday on Saturday (really!), so I figure it will be like a party. Hope to see you then!
Next week we will examine Gatsby as a hero (though this is just as much Nick's story as it is Gatsby's) and then get started with our culminating essay.
Due:
Assignment
Work for Thursday, 4/16:
- Today we'll meet in a Zoom meeting at 1:20pm to read through the final chapter of The Great Gatsby together. Look for an email from me with the link to the Zoom meeting.
- After that you should go your OneNote Homework page and answer the Study Questions for Chapter 9.
- Finally, watch this last video from "One Day Ahead" that wraps up the book. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IO8INgzkn0U
Due:
Assignment
Work for Wednesday, 4/15:
- Finish reading TGG Chapter 8 and answering TGG Ch 8 Study Questions on OneNote in your Homework folder.
- No video to watch today as the "One Day Ahead" guy combines Ch 8-9. (I'll post it tomorrow.)
Just a reminder that we will be meeting tomorrow for a Zoom meeting at 1:20pm. Tonight I will email you the link to tomorrow's meeting. Check your life-christian.org email.
Due:
Assignment
Work for Tuesday, 4/14:
- Start reading TGG Ch 8. Start work on Ch 8 study questions found your One Note Homework folder. Choose any 5 of the questions to answer. Due Thursday, 4/16 at 9:00am.
Due:
Assignment
Work for Monday, 4/13:
I hope you had a great 3-day weekend and a wonderful Easter! This week we finish reading The Great Gatsby!
For today,
- Write a literary journal for TGG Chapters 6-7 in your OneNote Homework page. Write your paragraphs below those you wrote for Chapters 4-5. You choose any character and thematic topic to discuss in your paragraphs. Don't forget to add a quotation and write at least 10 sentences in each paragraph. Due Tuesday, 4/14 at 9am
A look ahead:
Tuesday: Start reading TGG Ch 8
Wednesday: Finish TGG Ch 8 and Study Questions
Thursday: Zoom meeting, read together Ch 9, do study questions
Friday: last journal--Chapters 8-9
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Work for Thursday, 4/9:
- Continue reading TGG Ch 7 and working on Study Questions for Ch 7 found in your One Note English 11 Homework folder. Answer any 5 of the 8 questions posted. Chapter 7 is longer than the other chapters, so don't procrastinate. It is also the climax of the book, so you're definitely going to want to get reading it. Study questions for Ch 7 will be due MONDAY at 9am as Friday is a no-school day and this is a longer chapter.
- When you're finished reading the chapter, check out this video from "One Day Ahead": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9sRdYLUYmJs&t=159s
- We will meet for our first live class on a Zoom meeting at 1:20pm TODAY. You will find the link in an email I send to you at your life-christian.org email address. I will also post the link in a OneNote page in your Homework folder called "Zoom Meetings."
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Work for Wednesday, 4/8:
- The first order of business today is to create a Flipgrid video similar to the one you created at the end of TGG Chapter 3 in which you chose and explained your favorite line from Chapters 1-3. This time, however, your video should include the following information:
- Choose a short passage from Chapter 6 (1-5 sentences) that you find interesting and that conveys a strong sense of TONE (attitude of the speaker toward its subject). In your video, which should be NO SHORTER THAN 1-1/2 MINUTES:
1) give the page number and context of the quote, including who says it (the speaker) and what s/he's talking about (the subject)
2) read the passage
3) explain the tone of the speaker (see the attached tone list); identify words from the passage that help you understand the tone
4) and tell what the significance of the passage and tone is (What does it tell us about the speaker? the subject?) - See Mrs. G's example under the Flipgrid assignment: TGG Ch 6 Tone Passage: https://flipgrid.com/ad77fbd8
- This is due Thursday 4/9 at 9am.
- Choose a short passage from Chapter 6 (1-5 sentences) that you find interesting and that conveys a strong sense of TONE (attitude of the speaker toward its subject). In your video, which should be NO SHORTER THAN 1-1/2 MINUTES:
- Today you should also begin reading TGG Ch 7 and working on Study Questions for Ch 7 found in your One Note English 11 Homework folder. Answer any 5 of the 8 questions posted. Chapter 7 is longer than the other chapters, so don't procrastinate. It is also the climax of the book, so you're definitely going to want to get reading it. Study questions for Ch 7 will be due Friday at 5pm (I'm giving you a little extra time since it's a longer chapter).
- Tomorrow we will meet for our first live class on a Zoom meeting at 1:20pm. I will post the link for the meeting later today in instructions for Thursday. Looking forward to seeing you all!
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Work for Tuesday, 4/7:
- Finish reading TGG Ch 6 and answering TGG Ch 6 Study Questions under your Homework folder on OneNote.
- Watch this video to review the chapter and gain some insight into important ideas. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=77lgz2stwLg Be sure to listen through to the Deep Dive on Quotes section. It's good.
- REMINDER: We will be meeting for a Zoom meeting (I will send you the link on Wednesday night) on Thursday during our regular class time: 1:20pm.
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Welcome back! I hope you had a relaxing (and healthy!) Spring Break. We are going to jump back into The Great Gatsby and use the next two weeks to finish reading it. After that we'll be doing a some analysis of Gatsby as a hero and then into our essay, which should take us to the end of April.
For this week, here is the schedule:
Monday: start reading TGG Ch 6 and working on Ch 6 Study Questions in OneNote
Tuesday: finish reading TGG Ch 6 and answering Study Questions
Wednesday: start reading TGG Ch 7 and working on Ch 7 Study Questions in OneNote
Thursday: finish reading TGG Ch 6 and answering Study Questions; class Zoom meeting
Friday: complete a (2-paragraph) journal on TGG Ch 6-7 in your OneNote literary journal page
At some point in the week, I will likely also have a short Flipgrid recording assignment similar to the last one. Keep up with my Teacher Page postings daily for details.
I have TGG Ch 6 Study Questions in your OneNote Homework folder now. I will have Ch 7 Study Questions in the Homework folder by Wednesday.
At this point, I plan for us to have a class Zoom meeting on Thursday afternoon during our regular 6th period time of 1:20-2:10pm. Look for login details on Thursday before 1pm.
Email me if you have questions. Looking forward to seeing you on Thursday! --Mrs. G
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Work for Thursday, 3/26:
Write another TGG Literary Journal below your last two. This journal (both paragraphs) should be on content from Chapters 4-5. Due: Friday, 3/27 at 8am.
NOTE: Due to the ample feedback I gave you on your last two journals and the amount of time I'm finding it takes me to go back and reread and rescore journals, I have decided not to offer rewrite opportunities on the last three journals (Ch 4-5, 6-7, 8-9) you will write. Sorry, but it's just too labor intensive. If you have a specific question for me about your journal, please ask it before it's due. You are welcome to email me today with any question you have. I will be checking emails throughout the day. Give me your very best the first time!
THIS IS THE LAST YOU WILL BE HEARING FROM ME UNTIL SUNDAY, APRIL 5, WHEN I WILL POST YOUR NEW ASSIGNMENT FOR MONDAY, APRIL 6. I hope you enjoy your spring break and find some fun things to do. Read a book you've been putting off reading. I'm planning to read Frankenstein, which I've always wanted to read but never had or made the time to. And watch some films that were made from classic books. They're usually great stories. Enjoy and stay well!
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Work for Wednesday, 3/25:
- Finish reading TGG Ch 5 and complete the Study Questions on your OneNote Homework folder. Due Thursday, 3/26 8am.
- Watch "One Day Ahead" Video to review highlights for Chapter 5: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iHCPtLeKbfs
- Go to your TGG Ch 1-2 and Ch 3 Literary Journals and make any edits/revisions you want (optional for a possible higher score). Edits due today!
- You can also begin your TGG Ch 4-5 Journal any time you want. It is due Friday, 3/27 8am--the last assignment before SPRING BREAK!!!!
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Work for Tuesday, 3/24:
Start reading TGG Chapter 5. Study questions are posted under One Note. They are due Thursday 3/26 at 8am.
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Hope you had a restful weekend! Here we go! Four workdays till Spring Break!
Work for 3/23:
- Finish reading TGG Chapter 4 and answer the TGG Ch 4 Study Questions in OneNote. Due: Tuesday, 3/24 at 8am
- There are no revisions allowed for Study Questions. However, if you have not done them, you can still do them for 1/2 points.
- Watch the "One Day Ahead" analysis for TGG Chapter 4 here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MpycYtrW1RA
- Start working on any revisions you want to do for the TGG Literary Journals Chapters 1-2 and Chapter 3. Revisions due Wednesday, 3/25 at 8am. Put an new writing in a new font color. Do not erase my comments and score.
- If you have not yet posted the Flipgrid video of your favorite line from TGG Chapters 1-3, do so. I will accept late work on this for partial points.
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Work for Friday, 3/20:
Today you should post a video on Flipgrid in which you talk about your favorite line (one or two sentences) from the Chapters 1-3 of the book. Go to our class flipgrid page (code: graupensperger3653) and see the Topic called "TGG Ch 1-3 Favorite Line." Follow the directions under the topic title. See Mrs. G's video as an example. https://flipgrid.com/s/153c2aa79f57 Post your video by Friday, 5pm.
*If you have not already joined our Flipgrid class (Luis, Josh, Nola), I believe you will need to use the class code listed above and create a short "Say Hello" video before you can do more.
Then start reading TGG Chapter 4. Chapter 4 Study Questions (on your OneNote homework page) are due Tuesday 3/24 at 8am.
A look ahead to next week:
Monday: finish reading Ch 4, watch video, and answer study questions on OneNote (due Tuesday)
Tuesday: start reading Ch 5
Wednesday: finish reading Ch 5, watch video, and answer study questions on OneNote (due Thursday)
Thursday: journal on Ch 4-5
Friday: free day
Email me if you have questions. Have a great weekend!
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Work for 3/19:
Today you are writing your journal on TGG Chapter 3. Go back to the page on OneNote that is entitled The Great Gatsby Literary Journals, and write your Chapter 3 journal UNDER your Chapters 1-2 journal. You should write 2 paragraphs: one on a character (same or different than last time) and one on a thematic topic (same or different from last time). Don't forget to include a quotation, with proper page citation, and 10+ sentences in each paragraph for a minimum of 8/10 score. Again, these journals are to be about what interests YOU in the chapter.
Due: Friday, 3/20 at 9am.
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3/16 in class:
We reviewed the online resources for our class:
- Teacher page
- Office365: One Note, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook (email)
- Flipgrid.org
- Turnitin.com
- NoRedInk
We then started reading TGG Ch 3
Homework:
Finish reading TGG by Wednesday 3/18 morning.
TGG Ch 3 Study Questions (on OneNote in Homework folder) due Thursday 3/17 8am.
TGG Ch 3 Journal (on OneNote in Homework folder) due Friday, 3/18 8am.
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Work for Wednesday, 3/18:
Hi, everyone! Hope you had a good day off. Now it's back to work ;-)
You should have finished reading TGG Chapter 3 by now. If you want to read along as you listen to an Audiobook, you can find any number of recordings of the text on YouTube. This one looks pretty good to me. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LFGLXF1M4K4&list=PLmurByhpkCpl3UhgYdQ3X4H1bP9lF_Nle
You'll see that there's a recording for each chapter. Or there's this one, which read a bit faster, that is the whole book in one recording. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Lz87f85Tp8
Today you have two things to finish:
1) Go to your Homework folder in our class notebook (English 11 2019-2020) in OneNote and answer the questions in page called "TGG Chapter 3 Study Questions." These study questions help pull out some of the more important aspects of each chapter. Do your best to answer them. You will be receiving 1 point for attempting to answer the question and 1 point for a correct or reasonable answer for each question (10 points for each Study Questions set). You do NOT need to find a quotation from the book to answer the questions (unless the question specifically asks for "evidence" or to give a quotation) and get full points, but you can certainly include quotations if you want. Your answers are due tomorrow, Thursday, 3/19 at 8:00am. (The assignment page on OneNote says Wednesday at 8:00am. Ignore that.)
2) Watch this video summary and analysis of the chapter called "One Day Ahead." https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=38jrYDT2g0I&list=PLl1lVg0e2jeO7q-sStgH0C1mrHZ9Lg9_r&index=3. the host has some really interesting insights and historical information. Just watch the first 9:15 minutes of it. The rest is for teachers and I am not really using that part for lesson planning. You may also want to watch back to what he has to say for Chapters 1 and 2. Also, please DO NOT watch ahead. I'd like your first experience with the story to be through reading. Afterwards, you can follow up with the videos.
You are also welcome to get started with your Chapter 3 Journal, which is due on Friday, 3/20 at 8:00am. I am giving feedback on Journals from Chapters 1-2 as quickly as I can. If you haven't received feedback from me by Friday, still plan to get your Ch 3 journal done by the deadline. You will have a chance to revise your journals for more points once I score them. NOTE: Make sure that the thoughts in your journal are your own and NOT something you pick up from the "One Day Ahead" video. I have watched the videos and will be able to tell the difference.
If you have any questions, email me at [email protected]
Make it a great day!--Mrs. G
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3/13 in class:
Students joined our class Flipgrid. If you haven't yet, go to Flipgrid.org and type in the following class code: graupensperger3653. Then create a quick first video "hello" message and submit it.
Then students finished their TGG Literary Journals on Ch 1-2 on OneNote (assignment in the homework folder under your name folder).
Homework:
On OneNote, complete the TGG Chapters 1-2 Study Questions.
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3/12 in class:
We talked about the close reading exercise homework and then Mrs. G reviewed the TGG Literary Journal assignment, showing OneNote and examples of the journals.
Homework:
Start your TGG Ch 1-2 Literary Journal under the Homework folder our class page on One Note. You can finish in class tomorrow.
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3/11 in class:
Students did a close reading of the first 3 paragraphs of TGG Ch 3. We identified literary devices.
Homework:
Finish the handout, examining effect, tone and explaining a paradox.
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3/10 in class:
We reviewed the major characters: their characteristics and their relationships with and attitudes towards the others. Then Mrs. G showed the Literary Journal assignment in OneNote. Students will start writing their first journal in class tomorrow.
Homework:
Finish reading TGG Ch 1-2
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3/2 in class:
Students worked learning about the main characters of the story from Ch 1. They shared info about the character they were assigned with classmates.
Homework:
Read TGG Ch 2 and finish filling in the character chart about George and Myrtle Wilson. (due next Tuesday, March 10.)
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3/5 in class:
Students continued watching Moby Dick.
Homework:
None
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3/3 in class:
We started viewing the film Moby Dick. We reviewed a bit of Melville history, Romantic era values and some allusions.
Homework:
Read TGG Ch 2 and finish character chart. (due next Tuesday)
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2/28 in class:
We had one slideshow presentation. Then we read through the remainder of the TGG p. 2 and talked about what we learned about the narrator and potentially about Gatsby and the story.
Homework:
Finish reading TGG Chapter 1.
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2/27 in class:
Mrs. G handed out a retake of the recent Poetry Test for students to try again on and resubmit next Monday. We then finished discussing the significance of the epigraph of The Great Gatsby and started analyzing the first two pages for what we know about the narrator of the story.
Homework:
Work on Poetry Test retake.
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2/26 in class:
Students discussed whether or not the American Dream is alive today or not and related topics. Then Mrs. G handed out copies of The Great Gatsby, a set of explanatory notes and two handouts for reading Chapter 1.
Homework:
Read pp. 1-2 of TGG and answer the 6 questions on the "Epigraph and First Chapter" handout.
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2/25 in class:
Students finished giving short presentations on their selected topics. Then we watched a short video on F. Scott Fitzgerald and then started reading the homework reading on The American Dream.
Homework:
Finish reading about The American Dream. Answer the 5 questions attached.
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11/24 in class:
Students started presenting their research reports. More tomorrow.
Homework:
None
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2/21 in class:
We watched a video (posted below) about the Roaring '20s and then Mrs. G gave an assignment to research a specific topic about that time period. Students chose their topics and spent the last few minutes of class starting their research.
Homework:
Finish your research and Power Point presentation. Upload to turnitin.com by 8am on Monday, Feb 24.
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2/20 in class:
Students took a test on poetry terms and analysis.
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None
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2/19 in class:
We reviewed Vocab Ch 5 homework. Then Mrs. G handed back the poem analysis and we went through troublespots for students. Then she handed out a study guide for tomorrow's poetry test and we tried analyzing a short poem. (see attached)
Homework:
Review for Poetry Test on Thursday
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2/18 in class:
We started Vocab Ch 5 by reviewing the words. Then we discussed troublespots from the poem analysis homework. Several students gave their interpretations of the poem.
Homework:
Vocab pp. 61-62
Start review of Poetic Terms from handout.
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2/13 in class:
Students took a Vocab Ch 4 quiz. Then Mrs. G explained the Poem Analysis homework (see attached). Finally we wrote groups poems on "Valentine's Day" and "4-day Weekends."
Homework:
Finish the Poem Analysis (all parts)
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2/12 in class:
Students did a gallery walk of their song-to-poem posters. Then we looked at the last page of the handout "Elements of Poetic Verse" and talked about English and Italian sonnets. We read through several sonnets and tried to identify which kind each is.
Homework:
Study for Vocab Ch 4 quiz. Quiz on Thursday.
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2/11 in class:
We reviewed the Vocab Ch 4 exercises
Students worked on their Song to Poem Poster projects.
Homework:
Finish your poster project
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2/10 in class:
We reviewed Vocab Ch 4 words. Then students were given time to work on their Song as Poem projects.
Homework:
Work on Song as Poem project.
Do Vocab Ch 4 pp. 49-50
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2/7 in class:
Students took a Vocab quiz on Ch 1-3. Then Mrs. G handed out and reviewed the Poetry in Song Poster and Reflection assignment. Due Wednesday, Feb 12.
Homework:
Start on Poster assignment.
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2/6 in class:
We reviewed Vocab homework. Then we looked at the metrical markings for "The Arrow and the Song," talked about punctuation in poetry and looked at different forms of poems.
Homework:
Review for vocab quiz Ch 1-3 tomorrow.
Read Prose Poem "Information" and write down ideas about what makes it a poem.
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2/5 in class:
We reviewed Vocab Ch 3 exercises and Mrs. G handed out another vocab practice sheet for homework. We then read through "The Song of Powers" poem by David Mason, paraphrasing it, looking at the 4 voices in it, marking the rhyme scheme and talking about how the consistent rhyme pattern in each stanza contributes to the theme. Mrs. G handed out Examples of Poetic Forms that we will discuss tomorrow.
Homework:
Vocab practice ("Contextual Answers") for Ch 3
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2/4 in class:
We looked through Vocab Chapter 3 words. Mrs. G assigned pp. 35-36 as homework. We then reviewed Limerick and heard several students' limericks. After that, we continued to mark out the meter of the first stanza of "The Arrow and the Song."
Homework:
Do Vocab pp. 35-36
Mark the meter of the remaining two stanzas of "The Arrow and the Song"
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2/3 in class:
Mrs. G handed back TSL essays and showed common mistakes students made and how to fix them. Then several students recited their rhyming poems and we tried to figure out the rhyme scheme. Mrs. G quickly introduced Limericks at the end of class.
Homework:
Look at the Limerick handout with instructions for writing a limerick and 4 examples and write your own limerick (any topic).
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1/31 in class:
Students took a quiz on Vocab Ch 1-2. Mrs. G then explained meter and metrical patterns in poetry. We started analyzing a poem's meter.
Homework:
Write a 4+-line poem with a rhyme scheme.
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1/30 in class:
We reviewed the vocab homework. Then we reviewed the elements of poetic structure and rhyme, using our example poems to practice analysis.
Homework:
Review for Vocab quiz on Lessons 1-2.
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1/29 in class:
We reviewed vocabulary homework. Then a few students read their poems aloud. Next we read Longfellow's "The Arrow and the Song" and talked about its meaning. We then started discussing structural elements of poems, including stanzas, lines, couplets, quatrains, indentations and shift/volta, using Longfellow's poem as an example.
Homework:
Vocab worksheet Lesson 2
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1/29 in class:
We reviewed the homework from RB p. 4. We also reviewed ELL Vocab Ch 10 first 2 pages.
Homework:
Do RB p. 5
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1/28 in class:
We started Ch 2 in Vocabulary Power Plus. Then several students read their poems to the class. Next, we looked at Ezra Pound's "In a Station of the Metro" and discussed literary elements and meaning. Mrs. G read another poem from Pound. Finally, we started looking at the Elements of Poetic Verse handout.
Homework:
Vocab book pp. 25-26
In your journal, write a poem similar to Ezra Pound’s “In a Station of the Metro” where you 1) name a man-made object in the title, and 2) describe it with a rich metaphor like an element of nature in the short poem.
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1/27 in class:
Mrs. G handed back final exam blue books with scores. She told students to bring vocab books and journals to class every day. We then watched a video of poet Billy Collins reciting two of his poems about dogs. We then read the second poem and another about death and talked about impressions, thoughts, literary devices, tone, and diction in each piece.
Homework:
Write a poem of at least two lines from an animal's perspective. Write in your journal. Be prepared to share your poem tomorrow.
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1/15 in class:
Mrs. G handed out a final study guide with details about what is on the final and how to prepare. Then students had time to work on their essay outlines.
Homework:
Work on essay outline.
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1/14 in class:
We read through the Symbol-to-Theme Essay assignment. Mrs. G also handed out an example essay and an instruction sheet on punctuating quotations and signal phrases.
Homework:
Begin outline for essay.
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1/13 in class:
Students took a short quiz on the final chapter in TSL, and we discussed the last line of the book. Mrs. G then handed out The Letter A assignment.
Homework:
Write 10 sentence about the book using the an A word as a key noun, verb, or adjective.
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1/10 in class:
Students took a quiz on TSL Ch 23. They then did an in-class tone analysis.
Homework:
Finish TSL! Read Ch 24.
Finish NoRedInk Appositives and Apostrophes assignment.
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1/9 in class:
Students took a short quiz on TSL Chapter 22. We then discussed highlights of the chapter and began reading Ch 23.
Homework:
Finish reading TSL Ch 23.
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1/8 in class:
Students took a short quiz on TSL Ch 21. We then discussed the chapter highlights. Mrs. G reviewed appositives, the next NoRedInk assignment.
Homework:
Finish reading (and do STW on) TSL Ch 22.
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11/7 in class:
Students took a short quiz on TSL Ch 20. We then discussed the chapter highlights.
Homework:
Read TSL Ch 21
Nola to do Comic.
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11/6 in class:
Mrs. G handed back TSL Problem-Solution essays and showed a powerpoint of things to watch for in the next essay. Then we started reading TSL Ch 20.
Homework:
- Finish reading TSL Ch 20
- NoRedInk on Appositives and Apostrophes
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12/19 in class:
We finished watching The Martian.
Homework:
None
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12/18 in class:
Students handed in their "Robinson Crusoe" comparison homework. Then we continued watching The Martian.
Homework:
Read the article "Nine Real NASA Technologies in The Martian"
Start The Hero's Journey on The Martian
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12/17 in class:
Students handed in their Mars research homework. Then we watched more of The Martian.
Homework:
Read the summary of Robinson Crusoe. Write down 4 similarities between that story and The Martian.
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12/16 in class:
Students turned in their Scarlet Letter Problem-Solution essay and checked their Turnitin submission. We then started watching The Martian.
Homework:
Watch/read several of the sources below and fill out the "5 Learnings about Mars" handout.
NASA website:
Youtube:
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12/13 in class:
Mrs. G checked 1st drafts. Then students read their drafts aloud to each other to check for awkward phrases or missing words. After that they started working through the self-checklist for essay requirements, marking changes on their first drafts.
Homework:
- Finish working through checklist. (see attached if you were not in class)
- Revise electronic document. Upload it it Turnitin.com
- Print final draft.
- Compile all assignment parts and prepare to hand in at the beginning of class: (from top to bottom:) final draft, finished checklist, first draft, outline, assignment sheet, score sheet.
- Bring film viewing permission slip.
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12/12 in class:
Mrs. G handed out a summary of the NoRedInk grammar for students to use while writing their essay. Then students continued to work on their problem-solution essays.
Homework:
- Finish your first draft of your essay. Print at home or by lunch tomorrow. Printing after you walk in the room will be considered late work. (And be on time to class!)
- BRING IN SIGNED FILM PERMISSION SLIP
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12/11 in class:
Mrs. G handed out the rubric for the Problem-Solution essay and a film viewing permission slip. Students then met with Mrs. G to go over their essay outlines or worked on drafting their essays.
Homework:
Continue work on the essay.
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12/10 in class:
Mrs. G finished explaining the essay assignment and reviewed the required grammar in the essay. Then students met with her to review their outlines and began work on their first draft.
Homework:
Add to outline/revise outline and draft essay.
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11/9 in class:
Mrs. G handed back ch 18 quiz and talked about the elements of a good extra credit answer: lit device, words where the device is found, connection to the story. Students handed in their tone analysis homework. Then they took a short quiz on Ch 19. We discussed the significance of the scarlet letter to Pearl. Then Mrs. G handed out the Problem-Solution Essay assignment and started explaining it.
Homework:
Finish reading the essay assignment.
Fill out the outline. Mrs. G will check it in class tomorrow. We will start writing tomorrow.
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12/6 in class:
Students took a quiz on TSL Ch 18 and we discussed the answers. Mrs. G handed out a new tone analysis assignment and we read through the passage.
Homework:
Read TSL Ch 19 and do STW
Finish Tone Analysis 1 exercise
Finish NoRedInk: SWABI by Monday 3:00pm
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12/5 in class:
Students took a quiz on TSL Ch 17. We then discussed the chapter as the climax of the story and speculated on what's next.
Homework:
Read Ch 18 and do STW.
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12/4 in class:
Students took a short quiz on TSL Ch 16. We discussed the quiz and the sunlight in the woods as a symbol.
Homework:
Read TSL Ch 17
Work on NoRedInk: SWABIs
Jackie to make comic on Ch 16
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12/3 in class:
Students took a quiz on TSL Ch 15. We then discussed the chapter. Students handed in their tone analysis paragraphs. We discussed the literary elements students found and the tones they found.
Homework:
Read TSL Ch 15
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12/2 in class:
Students took a short quiz on TSL Ch 14. Mrs. G reminded those students who need to take make-up tests to do so this week. We speculated on what will happen next in the story. Then we continued to work on the Tone Exercise handout. We finished class by starting to read TSL Ch 15.
Homework:
Read TSL Ch 15; do STW.
Write a tone/effect paragraph for the passage on the back of the Tone Exercise handout (pink)
Start NoRedInk on SWABIs (due Monday, Dec 9)
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11/26 in class:
We read through the Thanksgiving Proclamations of William Bradford, George Washington and Abraham Lincoln. Then students wrote their own Thanksgiving Proclamations in table groups. Mrs. G collected student work on the Tone Exercise (pink sheet) explained in class the previous day.
Homework:
Read TSL Ch 14
Do NoRedInk THAMO exercises (due Monday at 3pm)
Olivia to do TSL Ch 13 comic
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11/25 in class:
Students took a quick quiz on TSL Ch 13. We discussed the main ideas of the chapter. Then we started a "tone analysis" exercise. We looked at an example and then each student started writing his or her own paragraph.
Homework:
Finish #4 on the front page of the Tone Exercise handout.
Read the first 4 pages of The First Thanksgiving packet handed out in class.
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11/22 in class:
Students took a quick quiz on TSL Ch 12. We then discussed the chapter.
Homework:
Read TSL Ch 13.
Start new NoRedInk assignment
Nejme to do Comic on Ch 12
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11/21 in class:
Students took a quick quiz on TSL Ch 11. We then looked at examples of dramatic irony, hyperbole and anaphora and talked about their effect. We had a good discussion about whether or not Dimmesdale was indeed a hypocrite.
Homework:
Read TSL Ch 12.
Finish NoRedInk lessons on Compounds and FANBOYS
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11/20 in class:
Students took a quick quiz on TSL Ch 10. We then discussed the chapter and started reading Ch 11.
Homework:
Finish reading TSL Ch 11.
Work on NoRedInk assignment on Compounds and FANBOYS (due Friday for full points)
Omari to do Comic
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11/19 in class:
Students took a short quiz on TSL Chapter 9. Then Mrs. G reviewed Ch 7, 8, and 9 important passages. We speculated on who Pearl's father is.
Homework:
Read TSL Ch 10. Do STW at the end of the chapter.
Continue on NoRedInk assignment on Compounds and FANBOYS.
Kailyn to do class comic stripgenerator.com/strip/create/
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11/18 in class:
Students handed in their STWs on Ch 7-8. They then started reading Ch 9.
Homework:
Finish reading Ch 9 and do STW in book.
Continue with NoRedInk on Compounds/FANBOYS.
Felix and Alex should turn in comics on WEDNESDAY (not Tuesday)
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11/15 in class:
Students took a short quiz on Ch 6 and showed their STWs. We then discussed Ch 6. Mrs. G announced a new set of NoRedInk exercises. We then began reading Ch 7.
Homework:
Finish reading Chapters 7 & 8
Start new NoRedInk on Compounds/FANBOYS (due next Friday)
Jaelyn to do comic of Ch 6
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11/14 in class:
Students took a short quiz on Ch 5 reading. We discussed answers and then heard a few student summaries and questions about the chapter. Mrs. G talked about irony, a Biblical allusion and metaphors and similes used in the chapter. We ended class by starting Ch 6.
Homework:
Finish reading Ch 6
Finish NoRedInk Parallel Forms practice
Nejme to do Ch 5 comic
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11/13 in class:
We started with a short quiz on Ch 4 and students showing their STWs. Then students finished signing up for the Class Comic. We then finished looking at literary devices in TSL Ch 3 and then discussed them in Ch 4.
Homework:
Read TSL Ch 5; do STW at the end of the chapter.
Work on NoRedInk assignment (due Friday for full credit)
Alex (Ch 3) and Jacoby (Ch 4) to make comics
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11/12 in class:
Students took a short quiz on TSL Ch 3. Several students shared their STWs. We then discussed tone as the speaker's (narrator's) attitude toward the subject (e.g. character, situation). Mrs. G handed out a two lists of adjectives that can be used to describe tone. We then started reading Ch 4.
Homework:
Finish reading TSL Ch 4. Write an STW on the last page of the chapter.
Work on NoRedInk assignment on parallel forms.
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11/8 in class:
Students took a short quiz on TSL Chapter 2. Then Mrs. G introduced the class comic strip assignment (see attachment). Students signed up for a chapter in class. We then discussed Ch 2 and started reading Ch 3.
Homework:
Finish reading TSL Chapter 3. Write your Summary-Thought-Wonder (S-T-W) at the end of Ch 3.
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11/7 in class:
We reviewed the end of TSL Ch 1 and started reading Ch 2 (pp. 76-84a)
Homework:
Finish reading TSL Ch 2; write STW at the end of the chapter
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11/6 in class:
We finished reading TSL Chapter 1 and talked about more metaphors, personification, allusion, tone, mood, pun. We also talked about Romantic characteristics of Ch1 (nature as friend) and the purpose of the literary devices in the chapter. Students completed a S (summary)-T-W on ch 1. Mrs. G handed out a reading on Ann Hutchinson.
Homework:
Reading about Ann Hutchinson
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11/5 in class:
Mrs. G handed back student's scores on the Short Story presentation assignment. We then listened to a video on "The Custom House" by Nathaniel Hawthorne and discussed its significance. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ZzQOuEj2mc We also discussed the differences between the original text and the paraphrased text of the No Fear version of The Scarlet Letter and then began to read Chapter 1, looking for literary elements.
Homework:
Finish reading TSL Ch 1 looking for literary elements.
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10/4 in class:
Students took an open-note quiz on the video assigned as homework on the American Romantic Era in Literature. We reviewed quiz answers together. Mrs. G collected student journals. Then Mrs. G handed back the Short Story test and reviewed answers to some of the questions. Finally, students received their copies of The Scarlet Letter.
Homework:
Read Chapter 1: The Prison Door in both original and paraphrased versions. Annotate.
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10/31 in class:
Mrs. G checked student S-T-W homework. We then finished watching The Crucible.
Homework:
- Write 2 thematic statements about The Crucible. (What are two of the main messages from the story?)
- Watch this video and take notes in your journal: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=okPFcJntqFA (The Romantic Period in American Literature and Art) There will be a short quiz at the beginning of class on Monday which you may use your notes on. Journals will then be handed in on Monday 11/4.
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10/30 in class:
Mrs. G handed back annotations with scores for the Short Story Individual Project. She checked student homework, and then we continued watching The Crucible.
Homework:
2 more See-Think-Wonder's in journal. Hand in journal on Thursday.
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11/29 in class:
Mrs. G checked the See-Think-Wonder homework from last night. We continued to view The Crucible.
Homework:
Write up another 2 See-Think-Wonder journal entries.
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10/28 in class:
Students handed in the McCarthyism research questions. We started watching The Crucible.
Homework:
In your composition notebook, write a See-Think-Wonder reflection from the film today. Write two noteable things you saw, two noteable things you think (your thoughts or opinions), and two questions you have.
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10/25 in class:
Students researched the McCarthy era, the meaning of allegory, and the allegorical connection between The Crucible and McCarthism.
Homework:
Finish the research handout if not finished in class on Friday.
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10/25 in class:
Student researched the McCarthy era, the meaning of allegory and the allegorical connection between The Crucible and McCarthyism.
Homework:
Finish the research worksheet if not finished in class.
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10/24 in class:
We watched 2 videos on Puritans in the Massachusetts Bay Colony and then read the introduction to The Crucible by Arthur Miller.
Homework:
Read one of the articles below about the Salem Witch Trials:
Also, check out:
DON'T FORGET: TOMORROW IS THE REWRITE DEADLINE FOR THE WALTER MITTY POST-VIEWING QUESTIONS; ALSO, BRING YOUR MOVIE VIEWING PERMISSION SLIP!
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10/23 in class:
Students finished Part 3 of their Short Story test.
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None
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10/22 in class:
Students took Part 1 (Short Stories) and Part 2 (Hero's Journey) of a 3-part Test.
Homework:
Review for Literary Terms Test (Part 3) to be taken tomorrow in class.
Get movie permission slip signed by parent or guardian for The Crucible
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10/21 in class:
Mrs. G handed back the Walter Mitty Post-Viewing questions and invited students with below 24/30 to rewrite the assignment. We then reviewed for the Short Story-Hero's Journey-Lit Terms test tomorrow.
Homework:
Review for the test tomorrow.
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10/18 in class:
Mrs. G checked annotations and collected journals for "A Sound of Thunder." A student group presented on the story and led a discussion. Mrs. G showed a video on the Butterfly Effect. She then handed out a study guide for the test next Tuesday and a movie-viewing permission slip.
Homework:
Start reviewing for the Test next Tuesday.
Add to your short story annotations.
Get your movie-viewing permission slip signed by a parent or guardian.
"A Sound of Thunder" group write up Reflection.
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10/17 in class:
Work day in class.
Homework:
Finish annotations and dialectical journals on "A Sound of Thunder."
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10/15 in class:
We reviewed WB pp. 9-10 on topic sentences and read through pp. 11-12 on supporting sentences.
Homework:
Read Holes Ch 32-35
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10/16 in class:
Mrs. G checked annotations and collected dialectical journals for "To Build A Fire." Then a group presented the story and led a class discussion.
Homework:
Read and annotate "A Sound of Thunder."
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10/15 in class:
Students had a work day to prepare their annotations and dialectical journals for "To Build A Fire."
Homework:
Finish annotations and Dialectical Journal on "To Build a Fire."
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10/11 in class:
Students were given time to read and annotate "To Build A Fire" or to work on annotations of other short stories.
Homework:
None! Enjoy Homecoming and the holiday!
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10/10 in class:
Mrs. G checked annotations and collected dialectical journals "The Initiation." Students then presented on the story and led a class discussion.
Homework:
Start reading "To Build a Fire" and annotate.
Presentation group on "The Initiation" should write their reflection page (see the original purple assignment sheet)
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10/9 in class:
Students had a work day to catch up on reading "The Initiation," work on NoRedInk commas practice or missing work on Turnitin.
Homework:
Finish the Dialectical Journal on "The Initiation."
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10/8 in class:
Students had annotations of "Marigolds" checked and turned in dialectical journals. Then the "Marigolds" group presented their story and led a class discussion.
Homework:
Read "The Initiation" and annotate it.
"Marigolds" group should write their Reflections.
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10/7 in class:
Students worked on short story projects, reading, journals.
Homework:
Complete the dialectical journal on "Marigolds."
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10/4 in class:
Mrs G reminded students of missing uploads to Turnitin.com and incomplete NoRedInk.com practice sets. She then checked annotations and collected journals for "The Scarlet Ibis." The first presentation group gave their presentation and led a brief discussion afterwards.
Homework:
Read "Marigolds" and annotate. (annotation and journal due Tuesday, Oct 8
"The Scarlet Ibis" group should type their reflection and hand it in Monday in class. (See the Project assignment sheet for details of reflection content.)
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10/3 in class:
We reviewed examples of good student Dialectical Journal entries. Then students had work time in presentation groups.
Homework:
Write up Dialectical Journal for "The Scarlet Ibis."
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10/2 in class:
Students reviewed definitions for literary terms and made cards with examples to hand around the classroom.
Homework:
Finish yellow cards if you didn't in class.
Read "The Scarlet Ibis" and annotate.
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10/1 in class:
Mrs. G collected the first Dialectical Journals on "Thank You, Ma'am." Then she gave a model slideshow presentation and handed out example discussion questions. The class discussed answers to the questions.
Homework:
Read YOUR presentation group's story. Annotate as you go.
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9/30 in class:
Mrs. G checked annotations of "Thank You, Ma'am," She showed and explained the example of the Dialectical Journal. Then presentation groups met to discuss and make group assignments.
Homework:
Write 5 journal entries (on the Dialectical Journal page attached to the back of the short stories packet or attached file) on "Thank You, Ma'am." (If you type into the electronic template, you will need to print to turn in at the beginning of class.)
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9/27 in class:
Mrs. G gave answers for the Critical Reading assignment in the Vocab book. She then handed our and explained the American Short Stories Project. Groups received their short story assignments and the anthology of short stories.
HW:
Read and annotate "Thank You, Ma'am" by Langston Hughes.
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9/26 in class:
Students presented their life mottos and turned in their posters and rationales. Then Mrs. G read aloud from the Critical Reading passage in the Vocab book pp. 28-29.
Homework:
Answer questions pp. 30-32 based on the Critical Reading passage.
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9/25 in class:
Students got on noredink.com, took a pre-test on comma usage and did some practice exercises.
Homework:
Finish Life Motto Assignment
Finish noredink.com Comma Practice exercises by Monday, Sept 30
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9/24 in class:
Students handed in printed copies of their Walter Mitty film Post-Viewing Questions. They were then given the Life Motto Assignment and allowed time to work on it with Chromebooks.
Homework:
Life Motto Assignment (see attached) due Thursday, Sept 26.
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9/23 in class:
Students worked on Walter Mitty post-viewing questions.
Homework:
Finish your 8 paragraphs of post-viewing questions. Upload to Turnitin.com by 8:00am Tuesday.
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9/20 in class:
We finished the hero's journey stages of the film The Secret Life of Walter Mitty. We then watched the video of David Bowie's "Space Oddity" and discussed it as a pun. Mrs. G then handed out a Post-Viewing Questions assignment. Students rotated to different able groups to talk about the questions.
Homework:
Post-Viewing Questions assignment. Due Tuesday, Sept 24.
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9/19 in class:
We finished watching the movie The Secret Life of Walter Mitty. We think discussed the final stages of Mitty's hero's journey.
Homework:
Consider what "the elixir" in Walter Mitty's journey is.
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9/18 in class:
We discussed the Hero's Journey stages and archetypical characters in the film The Secret Life of Walter Mitty
Homework:
none
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9/17 in class:
We did a comparison-contrast analysis of "Rip Van Winkle" and "The Secret Life of Walter Mitty." The we continued watching the movie The Secret Life of Walter Mitty.
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None
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9/16 in class:
Students journaled on the similarities and differences between Rip Van Winkle and Walter Mitty. Then Mrs. G reviewed the vocab quiz and the Walter Mitty quiz. Finally, we watched more of the Walter Mitty film.
Homework:
Finish reading Rip Van Winkle or read it again.
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9/13 in class:
Students took a Vocabulary quiz on Chapter 1. We then watched more of "The Secret Life of Walter Mitty." Mrs. G handed out "Rip Van Winkle" to read as homework.
Homework:
Read all of "Rip Van Winkle." Think of similarities and differences between RVW and Walter Mitty.
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9/12 in class:
We reviewed the vocab book homework. Then students took a pop quiz on "The Secret Life of Walter Mitty." We started the film "The Secret Life of Walter Mitty."
Homework:
Review for Vocab Ch 1 quiz on Friday.
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9/11 in class:
We reviewed Ch 1 Vocabulary words, ways to understand words in context and answers to Ex 1. We then discussed various questions about "The Secret Life of Walter Mitty." Each table group presented a question and their answers. Conversation on each question was extended.
Homework:
Vocab Ch 1 pp. 18, 21-22.
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9/10 in class:
Students wrote an STW (See-Think-Wonder) on "The Secret Life of Walter Mitty." In table groups they discussed a question related to the story. Student will present their ideas on the questions tomorrow in class.
Homework:
Start Vocabulary Chapter 1. Read pp. 15-16. Do Exercise 1 on p. 17.
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9/9 in class:
We reviewed the reading on "A Trip is a Quest" and watched a short video on The Hero's Journey (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=siulX5JkIwI). Then we read through a handout on the 12 stages of the Hero's Journey and the 8 Character Archetypes in the Hero's Journey. Mrs. G handed out "The Secret Life of Walter Mitty" to read as homework. https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/1939/03/18/the-secret-life-of-walter-james-thurber
Homework:
Read "The Secret Life of Walter Mitty." Annotate!
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9/6 in class:
We reviewed the My-Myself-I quiz. We also discussed the reading "Introduction to How to Read Like a Professor" and talked about the importance of looking for patterns and symbols in reading. We reviewed what good annotation looks like. Then we shared a memorable journey with our table mates.
Homework:
Read and annotate handout Chapter 1: " Every Trip is a Quest". Use annotation techniques.
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9/5 in class:
Students got their new school email address. Then we returned to the classroom and wrote a See-Think-Wonder journal on the Introduction to How to Read Literature Like a Professor. Students shared their insights. Mrs. G handed out the Chapter 1 reading.
Homework:
NONE (keep the Chapter 1 reading for tomorrow in class)
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9/4 in class:
Students filled out a worksheet testing their knowledge of the use of "me," "myself," and "I." Then the teacher read aloud most of the Introduction to How to Read Literature Like a Professor.
Homework:
Finish reading the Introduction handout (3 more paragraphs). Annotate!
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9/3 In class:
We journaled about "What I think about English class." Then students got on Turnitin.com and signed up for 11th English class. The rest of class was spent working on "Who Am I?" essays.
Homework:
Finish "Who Am I?" essay. (500+ words, MLA format, 5 paragraphs) and upload it to the assignment on Turnitin.com before 8am. Do not print out a copy.
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8/30 In class:
We finished talking about the syllabus and reviewed the academic honesty policy. Mrs. G hand ed out and explained the "Who Am I?" essay assignment.
Homework due 9/3:
- Finish getting class supplies (bring composition notebook to class on Monday)
- Sign syllabus and get parent/guardian to sign it too.
- Start "Who Am I?" essay (due Wednesday to Turnitin.com)
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8/30 In class:
Students got into assigned seats. They wrote out goals for the class and shared a few with their table group. We read through Mrs. G's classroom rules and began to read the syllabus.
Homework:
Students should finish reading the syllabus tonight. Signature page due Tuesday, Sept 3
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8/28 In-class:
We spent time getting to know each other. I gave out a supply list and restroom passes.
Homework:
No homework on the first day of class. Look for your first assignment tomorrow night!