7 December 2010 THOUGHT FOR THE DAY: So what is life all about? Well, you often hear that "life is a journey," but a journey to where, exactly?
English 12 CP
Words of the day since 11-30-2010>>vapid/preclude/deleterious/impecunious/precipice
We've been doing a whole bunch of stuff all at once, but I'll try to keep it logical:
The students have begun the research paper process. Letters of information with due dates for each step of the paper were sent home and signed contracts returned by 11-29-2010. We spent two (one?) days in the library doing a bit of research. Preliminary thesis statements/preliminary outlines/preliminary works cited pages are due tomorrow, Wednesday, 12-8-2010.
Students also wrote an analysis of one critical essay of their research paper book.
We completed the literature of the Middle Ages, namely, The Canterbury Tales, Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, and Mort d'Arthur with tests and /or quizzes on each.
Tomorrow, we begin the Renaissance.
Tuesday, December 7, 2010
Tuesday, November 30, 2010
30 November 2010
English 10 CP
Period 1 Yesterday was back to reality after four restful days! I assigned 10 new vocabulary words and read sentences using each one. For homework, I asked that you write a paragraph using no fewer than 8 of the new words. Then the class began work on the Common Task assessment which they finished today.
Period 4 Yesterday, I assigned 10 new vocabulary words and read sentences using each one. For homework, I asked that you write a paragraph using no fewer than 8 of the new words. Afterward, the class broke off into groups and began creating "Body Biographies" -- life size images of the main characters from Julius Caesar. Today, the class began work on the Common Task assessment which they will finish tomorrow.
English 12 CP WORD OF THE DAY: CACOPHONY (11-30) and TACITURN (11-29)
Period 3 Today, the class spent time in the Library computer lab, searching for critical essays related to their research paper books.
Homework (due Friday 12-3-2010) Write an analysis of a critical essay. Also, do not forget the final drafts of your college essays due this week.
Period 6 NO CLASS TODAY Remember to study for the quiz on Sir Gawain and the Green Knight. Also, read the excerpt from Morte d'Arthur by Sir Thomas Malory in your literature books.
English 10 CP
Period 1 Yesterday was back to reality after four restful days! I assigned 10 new vocabulary words and read sentences using each one. For homework, I asked that you write a paragraph using no fewer than 8 of the new words. Then the class began work on the Common Task assessment which they finished today.
Period 4 Yesterday, I assigned 10 new vocabulary words and read sentences using each one. For homework, I asked that you write a paragraph using no fewer than 8 of the new words. Afterward, the class broke off into groups and began creating "Body Biographies" -- life size images of the main characters from Julius Caesar. Today, the class began work on the Common Task assessment which they will finish tomorrow.
English 12 CP WORD OF THE DAY: CACOPHONY (11-30) and TACITURN (11-29)
Period 3 Today, the class spent time in the Library computer lab, searching for critical essays related to their research paper books.
Homework (due Friday 12-3-2010) Write an analysis of a critical essay. Also, do not forget the final drafts of your college essays due this week.
Period 6 NO CLASS TODAY Remember to study for the quiz on Sir Gawain and the Green Knight. Also, read the excerpt from Morte d'Arthur by Sir Thomas Malory in your literature books.
Tuesday, November 23, 2010
23 November 2010
English 10 CP
Period 1 Today, I collected your Julius Caesar journals. I also collected your vocabulary homework and reviewed the 20 vocabulary words you have defined in this set. Tomorrow, there will be a quiz, so be sure to study your definitions. We continued our reading of the play and are almost done with Act III.
Period 4 Today, the students had a vocabulary quiz on the words from "abridge" to "usurp". We then continued our reading of the play and finished Act III. Tomorrow, we do not have class, but next week we will be working on "common tasks" -- those mandatory writing assignments which should be incorporated into your portfolios. This first task will be writing a response to poetry. On Friday, 12-3-2010, there will be test on Acts II and III of Julius Caesar.
English 12 CP WORD OF THE DAY: evince
Period 3 NO CLASS TODAY
Period 6 You have been working rather hard these last few weeks, what with tests, quizzes, writing assignments, and college essays. So, I thought you might enjoy a little comedy. Today, we watched a bit of Monty Python and the Holy Grail, a spoof of King Arthur and his knights' quest for the holy grail.
DATES TO REMEMBER: Monday, 11-29-2010>signed research paper contracts from parents are due!! It is a test grade, so don't forget.
For those whom I may not see tomorrow, have a wonderful, bountiful Thanksgiving; remember to practice gratefulness for all you have!
English 10 CP
Period 1 Today, I collected your Julius Caesar journals. I also collected your vocabulary homework and reviewed the 20 vocabulary words you have defined in this set. Tomorrow, there will be a quiz, so be sure to study your definitions. We continued our reading of the play and are almost done with Act III.
Period 4 Today, the students had a vocabulary quiz on the words from "abridge" to "usurp". We then continued our reading of the play and finished Act III. Tomorrow, we do not have class, but next week we will be working on "common tasks" -- those mandatory writing assignments which should be incorporated into your portfolios. This first task will be writing a response to poetry. On Friday, 12-3-2010, there will be test on Acts II and III of Julius Caesar.
English 12 CP WORD OF THE DAY: evince
Period 3 NO CLASS TODAY
Period 6 You have been working rather hard these last few weeks, what with tests, quizzes, writing assignments, and college essays. So, I thought you might enjoy a little comedy. Today, we watched a bit of Monty Python and the Holy Grail, a spoof of King Arthur and his knights' quest for the holy grail.
DATES TO REMEMBER: Monday, 11-29-2010>signed research paper contracts from parents are due!! It is a test grade, so don't forget.
For those whom I may not see tomorrow, have a wonderful, bountiful Thanksgiving; remember to practice gratefulness for all you have!
Monday, November 22, 2010
22 November 2010
English 10 CP
Period 1 Ten (10) new vocabulary words today. For homework, create one alliterative phrase for each word--each phrase should have 3 or more words. Tomorrow I will collect your Julius Caesar journals. There should be 21 entries, 3 response for each of the 7 scenes we have read thus far. We have read up to and including Act III scene 1.
Dates to remember: Wednesday, 11-24-2010>vocabulary quiz; there will be an assessment on your outside reading book the week of 12-6-2010.
Period 4 Collected Julius Caesar reading journals today. We read through Act III scene 2 and looked closely at Marc Antony's monologue to the people of Rome in which he praised his friend Julius Caesar and condemned the actions of Brutus and Cassius.
Tomorrow, Tuesday, 11-23-2010>vocabulary quiz on words from "abridge" to "usurp".
Dates to remember: there will be an assessment on your outside reading book the week of 12-6-2010.
English 12 CP WORD OF THE DAY: parochial
Period 3 Today, the research paper contract was distributed to students. The first step you must hand in is the signed contract due Monday, 11-29-2010. I have scheduled the class to meet in the library next week to begin your research. We also had a quiz on Sir Gawain and the Green Knight.
Dates to remember: There will be an assessment on your 2nd quarter outside reading book the week of January 3, 2011.
Period 6 Today, the research paper contract was distributed to students. The first step you must hand in is the signed contract due Monday, 11-29-2010. I have scheduled the class to meet in the library next week to begin your research. On Wednesday, 12-1-2010, there will be a quiz on Sir Gawain and the Green Knight.
Homework due tomorrow, Tuesday, 11-23-2010>Respond to the Joseph Campbell quotation.
Dates to remember: There will be an assessment on your 2nd quarter outside reading book the week of January 3, 2011.
English 10 CP
Period 1 Ten (10) new vocabulary words today. For homework, create one alliterative phrase for each word--each phrase should have 3 or more words. Tomorrow I will collect your Julius Caesar journals. There should be 21 entries, 3 response for each of the 7 scenes we have read thus far. We have read up to and including Act III scene 1.
Dates to remember: Wednesday, 11-24-2010>vocabulary quiz; there will be an assessment on your outside reading book the week of 12-6-2010.
Period 4 Collected Julius Caesar reading journals today. We read through Act III scene 2 and looked closely at Marc Antony's monologue to the people of Rome in which he praised his friend Julius Caesar and condemned the actions of Brutus and Cassius.
Tomorrow, Tuesday, 11-23-2010>vocabulary quiz on words from "abridge" to "usurp".
Dates to remember: there will be an assessment on your outside reading book the week of 12-6-2010.
English 12 CP WORD OF THE DAY: parochial
Period 3 Today, the research paper contract was distributed to students. The first step you must hand in is the signed contract due Monday, 11-29-2010. I have scheduled the class to meet in the library next week to begin your research. We also had a quiz on Sir Gawain and the Green Knight.
Dates to remember: There will be an assessment on your 2nd quarter outside reading book the week of January 3, 2011.
Period 6 Today, the research paper contract was distributed to students. The first step you must hand in is the signed contract due Monday, 11-29-2010. I have scheduled the class to meet in the library next week to begin your research. On Wednesday, 12-1-2010, there will be a quiz on Sir Gawain and the Green Knight.
Homework due tomorrow, Tuesday, 11-23-2010>Respond to the Joseph Campbell quotation.
Dates to remember: There will be an assessment on your 2nd quarter outside reading book the week of January 3, 2011.
Thursday, November 18, 2010
18 November 2010
English 10 CP
Period 1 Today, the students went to the library to check out books for their second quarter outside reading. No class tomorrow. Have a great week-end!
Period 4 Today, we continued our reading of Julius Caesar -- Act III Scene 1-- where Caesar is assassinated. There are also 10 new vocabulary words.
Homework due tomorrow, Friday, 11-19-2010>define words in your notebooks and write one alliterative phrase for each word.
Don't forget: the class will meet in the Library tomorrow for a book talk.
English 12 CP WORD OF THE DAY: disparage
Period 3 Today, we continued our reading of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight. We discussed the symbolism of the pentangle on the back of his shield and the three tests he endured during his visit with Sir Bertilac.
Period 6 Students wrote their in-class essays on one of the Canterbury Tales that we read. Tomorrow, there is a word quiz. We will continue our reading of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight.
See you all tomorrow!
English 10 CP
Period 1 Today, the students went to the library to check out books for their second quarter outside reading. No class tomorrow. Have a great week-end!
Period 4 Today, we continued our reading of Julius Caesar -- Act III Scene 1-- where Caesar is assassinated. There are also 10 new vocabulary words.
Homework due tomorrow, Friday, 11-19-2010>define words in your notebooks and write one alliterative phrase for each word.
Don't forget: the class will meet in the Library tomorrow for a book talk.
English 12 CP WORD OF THE DAY: disparage
Period 3 Today, we continued our reading of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight. We discussed the symbolism of the pentangle on the back of his shield and the three tests he endured during his visit with Sir Bertilac.
Period 6 Students wrote their in-class essays on one of the Canterbury Tales that we read. Tomorrow, there is a word quiz. We will continue our reading of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight.
See you all tomorrow!
Wednesday, November 17, 2010
17 November 2010 Thought for the Day: "Tough times don't last. Tough people do."
English 10 CP
Periods 1 and 4 I collected the vocabulary homework that was due today. Then we continued our reading of Julius Caesar to Act III. Tomorrow, period 1 students will go to the Library for a book talk and to check out a book for second quarter outside reading. Period 4 students will go to the Library on Friday. Don't forget to keep up with your reading logs. We have read 7 scenes so far, so you should have 21 entries in your journals. I'll be collecting them soon!
English 12 CP Word of the Day: invective
Period 3 Today, the students had a word quiz. Then, we continued our reading of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight and completed Part I.
Homework due tomorrow, Thursday, 11-18-2010>Sir Gawain study guide questions.
Period 6 Word of the Day: invective
NO CLASS TODAY Don't forget to prepare for your in class essay writing tomorrow and the word quiz on Friday.
Have a good night...see you tomorrow!
English 10 CP
Periods 1 and 4 I collected the vocabulary homework that was due today. Then we continued our reading of Julius Caesar to Act III. Tomorrow, period 1 students will go to the Library for a book talk and to check out a book for second quarter outside reading. Period 4 students will go to the Library on Friday. Don't forget to keep up with your reading logs. We have read 7 scenes so far, so you should have 21 entries in your journals. I'll be collecting them soon!
English 12 CP Word of the Day: invective
Period 3 Today, the students had a word quiz. Then, we continued our reading of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight and completed Part I.
Homework due tomorrow, Thursday, 11-18-2010>Sir Gawain study guide questions.
Period 6 Word of the Day: invective
NO CLASS TODAY Don't forget to prepare for your in class essay writing tomorrow and the word quiz on Friday.
Have a good night...see you tomorrow!
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
16 November 2010 Thought for the Day: "Promise me you'll always remember: you're braver than you believe, and stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think." -- Christopher Robin to Pooh
Period 1
English 10 CP Today, the students performed the skits they prepared from Act I; afterwards, we continued reading Act II scene i of Julius Caesar. Please be familiar with Brutus's soliloquy where he mulls over his decision to kill Caesar -- he compares Caesar's ambition (the ladder of success) to an adder (a poisonous snake). This scene is also important for the power play between Cassius and Brutus. Note the three times Brutus overrides Cassius's suggestions.
Homework due tomorrow, Wednesday, 11-17-2010>define 10 new vocabulary words and write two sentences for each word.
Period 4
English 10 CP Today, the students took a test on Act I of Julius Caesar.
Homework due tomorrow, Wednesday, 11-17-2010>define 10 new vocabulary words and write two sentences for each word.
Period 3
English 12 CP Word of the day: REPREHENSIBLE
Today, the students completed an in-class essay writing on one of the Canterbury Tales.
Homework for tomorrow, Wednesday, 11-17-2010>study for the word quiz tomorrow; know words from placid to reprehensible. Also, you need to decide soon on a title that you will be reading for your second quarter independent reading.
Period 6
English 12 CP Today, the students continued reading Sir Gawain and the Green Knight and finished Part I. We also had time to learn about Sir Gawain's shield and his preparations for his journey to the Green Chapel.
Homework for Thursday, 11-18-2010>Prepare your thoughts for the in-class essay writing. Also, please decide on a title for your outside reading for the second quarter.
Have a great night! See you tomorrow.
Period 1
English 10 CP Today, the students performed the skits they prepared from Act I; afterwards, we continued reading Act II scene i of Julius Caesar. Please be familiar with Brutus's soliloquy where he mulls over his decision to kill Caesar -- he compares Caesar's ambition (the ladder of success) to an adder (a poisonous snake). This scene is also important for the power play between Cassius and Brutus. Note the three times Brutus overrides Cassius's suggestions.
Homework due tomorrow, Wednesday, 11-17-2010>define 10 new vocabulary words and write two sentences for each word.
Period 4
English 10 CP Today, the students took a test on Act I of Julius Caesar.
Homework due tomorrow, Wednesday, 11-17-2010>define 10 new vocabulary words and write two sentences for each word.
Period 3
English 12 CP Word of the day: REPREHENSIBLE
Today, the students completed an in-class essay writing on one of the Canterbury Tales.
Homework for tomorrow, Wednesday, 11-17-2010>study for the word quiz tomorrow; know words from placid to reprehensible. Also, you need to decide soon on a title that you will be reading for your second quarter independent reading.
Period 6
English 12 CP Today, the students continued reading Sir Gawain and the Green Knight and finished Part I. We also had time to learn about Sir Gawain's shield and his preparations for his journey to the Green Chapel.
Homework for Thursday, 11-18-2010>Prepare your thoughts for the in-class essay writing. Also, please decide on a title for your outside reading for the second quarter.
Have a great night! See you tomorrow.
Tuesday, November 9, 2010
9 November 2010 Thought for today: "Ignorance is the curse of God; knowledge the wings wherewith we fly to heaven." --Wm. Shakespeare
Grade 10 CP
Period 1 NO CLASS TODAY. For tomorrow, remember to study for your vocabulary quiz. Also, a gentle reminder to keep up with your reading logs for Julius Caesar. We will be beginning Act II scene 1 tomorrow.
Period 4 Today, we finished reading Act II scene 1 of Julius Caesar. In groups of 2, the students reviewed the cast of characters -- the supporters and the conspirators. Keep up with your reading logs. At this point, you should have 12 entries (for the 4 scenes we have read thus far). There will be a vocabulary quiz on Friday, 11-12-2010.
Grade 12 CP
Periods 3 & 6
WORD OF THE DAY: assuage
Today, we completed the reading of "The Wife of Bath's Tale." Just a gentle reminder to please get your college essays in to me by Friday, 11-12-2010. FINAL DRAFTS WILL BE DUE BY WEDNESDAY, 11-24-2010.
See you tomorrow!
Grade 10 CP
Period 1 NO CLASS TODAY. For tomorrow, remember to study for your vocabulary quiz. Also, a gentle reminder to keep up with your reading logs for Julius Caesar. We will be beginning Act II scene 1 tomorrow.
Period 4 Today, we finished reading Act II scene 1 of Julius Caesar. In groups of 2, the students reviewed the cast of characters -- the supporters and the conspirators. Keep up with your reading logs. At this point, you should have 12 entries (for the 4 scenes we have read thus far). There will be a vocabulary quiz on Friday, 11-12-2010.
Grade 12 CP
Periods 3 & 6
WORD OF THE DAY: assuage
Today, we completed the reading of "The Wife of Bath's Tale." Just a gentle reminder to please get your college essays in to me by Friday, 11-12-2010. FINAL DRAFTS WILL BE DUE BY WEDNESDAY, 11-24-2010.
See you tomorrow!
Monday, November 8, 2010
8 November 2010
English 10 CP
Periods 1 & 4
We continue our reading of Julius Caesar. Be sure to keep up with your reading logs -- 3 responses of your choice per scene. So far, you should have 9 entries for the 3 scenes in Act I.
Homework: Study for vocabulary quiz on Wednesday 11-10-2010.
English 12 CP
Periods 3 & 6
WORD OF THE DAY: for Friday, 11-5-2010>harbingers; for today, 11-8-2010>unflappable (Next word quiz is Thursday, 11-18-2010.)
We began reading "The Wife of Bath's Tale". It is considered an exemplum (or sermon).
This week is the final call for COLLEGE ESSAYS. I will read/edit these rough drafts and return them to you for revision. Afterwards, you may upload them to your portfolios.
English 10 CP
Periods 1 & 4
We continue our reading of Julius Caesar. Be sure to keep up with your reading logs -- 3 responses of your choice per scene. So far, you should have 9 entries for the 3 scenes in Act I.
Homework: Study for vocabulary quiz on Wednesday 11-10-2010.
English 12 CP
Periods 3 & 6
WORD OF THE DAY: for Friday, 11-5-2010>harbingers; for today, 11-8-2010>unflappable (Next word quiz is Thursday, 11-18-2010.)
We began reading "The Wife of Bath's Tale". It is considered an exemplum (or sermon).
This week is the final call for COLLEGE ESSAYS. I will read/edit these rough drafts and return them to you for revision. Afterwards, you may upload them to your portfolios.
Thursday, November 4, 2010
4 November 2010 Thought for the day: "Remember, my dears, that no matter how hard you dance, not everyone will clap. Dance anyway." --Joan Erickson
Grade 10 CP
Periods 1 & 4
I have not written since October 26th! We've got some catching up to do...on Monday, 11-1-2010, we began reading The Tragedy of Julius Caesar by Wm. Shakespeare. Students made journals to record their reading/writing responses. The expectation is that you will respond to 3 writing prompts for each scene we read. Even if you read a scene at home, you are responsible for keeping up with your writing logs. This writing will count as a test grade for the 2nd quarter.
You also have 20 new vocabulary words for which you completed homework assignments. There will be a quiz on Wednesday, 11-10-2010 (it is a C-day).
Homework due tomorrow, Friday, 11-5-2010>Read Act I scene ii and complete 3 writing prompts in your response logs.
Grade 12 CP
Periods 3 & 6
WORDS OF THE DAY (since 10-27-2010): placid/blasphemy/salacious/ennui/enigma
Sorry for not having written since 10-26-2010. So let's catch up...This week you had a "word of the day" quiz. We finished "The Miller's Tale" and reviewed it as a literary work. We start reading "The Wife of Bath's Tale" on Monday, 11-9-2010. Tomorrow, period 6 drops. Period 3 will read Mark Patinkin's article about what women really want.
REMINDER: College essays are due no later than Friday, 11-12-2010.
Grade 10 CP
Periods 1 & 4
I have not written since October 26th! We've got some catching up to do...on Monday, 11-1-2010, we began reading The Tragedy of Julius Caesar by Wm. Shakespeare. Students made journals to record their reading/writing responses. The expectation is that you will respond to 3 writing prompts for each scene we read. Even if you read a scene at home, you are responsible for keeping up with your writing logs. This writing will count as a test grade for the 2nd quarter.
You also have 20 new vocabulary words for which you completed homework assignments. There will be a quiz on Wednesday, 11-10-2010 (it is a C-day).
Homework due tomorrow, Friday, 11-5-2010>Read Act I scene ii and complete 3 writing prompts in your response logs.
Grade 12 CP
Periods 3 & 6
WORDS OF THE DAY (since 10-27-2010): placid/blasphemy/salacious/ennui/enigma
Sorry for not having written since 10-26-2010. So let's catch up...This week you had a "word of the day" quiz. We finished "The Miller's Tale" and reviewed it as a literary work. We start reading "The Wife of Bath's Tale" on Monday, 11-9-2010. Tomorrow, period 6 drops. Period 3 will read Mark Patinkin's article about what women really want.
REMINDER: College essays are due no later than Friday, 11-12-2010.
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
26 October 2010 (THOUGHT FOR THE DAY: "Insist on yourself; never imitate." )
English 10 CP
Periods 1 & 4 Today, we had a quiz on Greek theatre; reviewed for Antigone test tomorrow. Be sure to look over the important quotations that I highlighted with you today.
English 12 CP
Word of the Day: chasm
Period 6 No class today! Remember: "Cranstonbury Tales" are due tomorrow.
Period 3 Presented "Cranstonbury Tales" today...a really fine job, guys!
English 10 CP
Periods 1 & 4 Today, we had a quiz on Greek theatre; reviewed for Antigone test tomorrow. Be sure to look over the important quotations that I highlighted with you today.
English 12 CP
Word of the Day: chasm
Period 6 No class today! Remember: "Cranstonbury Tales" are due tomorrow.
Period 3 Presented "Cranstonbury Tales" today...a really fine job, guys!
Monday, October 25, 2010
25 October 2010 Thought for today: "Sincerity is everything; once you can fake that, you've got it made!"
Grade 10 CP
Period 4 Outside Reading Projects were due today. Good job, guys! We had 10 new vocabulary words to define. We completed discussion of Antigone. Tomorrow, there will be a quiz on the history of Greek theatre; Wednesday, there will be a test on the play itself. The test will consist of 4 parts: identifying quotations; character identification; short answer comprehension questions; and 1 discussion question.
Homework due tomorrow, Tuesday, 10-26-2010>Write a paragraph using no fewer than 8 of today's new vocabulary.
Period 1 Outside Reading Projects were due today. Good job, guys! We had 10 new vocabulary words to define. We are almost through with Antigone. Tomorrow, there will be a quiz on the history of Greek theatre; Wednesday, there will be a test on the play itself. The test will consist of 4 parts: identifying quotations; character identification; short answer comprehension questions; and 1 discussion question.
Grade 12 CP
Period 3 WORD OF THE DAY: restive (and from Friday, rapacity)
Mr. Centore and Mrs. Murphy from Guidance spoke to our class today. The "Cranstonbury Tales" writing assignment was due today as well as the Beowulf re-writes. Tomorrow, students will present their poetry. Word quiz on Friday, 10-29-2010 (from banal to placid).
Period 6 WORD OF THE DAY: restive (and from Friday, rapacity)
Today, we discussed "The Nun's Priest's Tale" with a view towards writing an essay. No class tomorrow; on Wednesday, "Cranstonbury Tales" writing assignment due -- be prepared to present to your classmates! Word quiz on Monday, 11-1-2010 (from banal to placid).
Grade 10 CP
Period 4 Outside Reading Projects were due today. Good job, guys! We had 10 new vocabulary words to define. We completed discussion of Antigone. Tomorrow, there will be a quiz on the history of Greek theatre; Wednesday, there will be a test on the play itself. The test will consist of 4 parts: identifying quotations; character identification; short answer comprehension questions; and 1 discussion question.
Homework due tomorrow, Tuesday, 10-26-2010>Write a paragraph using no fewer than 8 of today's new vocabulary.
Period 1 Outside Reading Projects were due today. Good job, guys! We had 10 new vocabulary words to define. We are almost through with Antigone. Tomorrow, there will be a quiz on the history of Greek theatre; Wednesday, there will be a test on the play itself. The test will consist of 4 parts: identifying quotations; character identification; short answer comprehension questions; and 1 discussion question.
Grade 12 CP
Period 3 WORD OF THE DAY: restive (and from Friday, rapacity)
Mr. Centore and Mrs. Murphy from Guidance spoke to our class today. The "Cranstonbury Tales" writing assignment was due today as well as the Beowulf re-writes. Tomorrow, students will present their poetry. Word quiz on Friday, 10-29-2010 (from banal to placid).
Period 6 WORD OF THE DAY: restive (and from Friday, rapacity)
Today, we discussed "The Nun's Priest's Tale" with a view towards writing an essay. No class tomorrow; on Wednesday, "Cranstonbury Tales" writing assignment due -- be prepared to present to your classmates! Word quiz on Monday, 11-1-2010 (from banal to placid).
Thursday, October 21, 2010
21 October 2010 (So glad to see I have some followers!)
Grade 10 CP
Period 1 Today, we continued our reading of Antigone and reviewed for the vocabulary quiz tomorrow, Friday, 10-22-2010. Do not forget your projects due on Monday, 10-25-2010 (typed and ready to be handed in -- no excuses!)
Period 4 Vocabulary quiz today; also, completed our reading of Antigone and began a discussion of the duality inherent in the play. There will be a quiz on the history of Greek theatre on Tuesday, 10-26-2010 and a test on the play itself on Wednesday, 10-27-2010. Do not forget your projects due Monday, 10-25-2010 (typed and ready to be handed in -- no excuses!)
Grade 12 CP
Period 3 WORD OF THE DAY: paean
NO CLASS TODAY!
Be sure to study for Prologue quiz tomorrow, Friday, 10-22-2010. Also, Beowulf re-writes due tomorrow as well. (Billy, if you are reading this note, do not be stressed. I remember that you asked and I told you Monday...it's OK.)
One more thing>>"Cranstonbury Tales" are due on Monday, 10-25-2010. Can't wait to hear you guys presenting your poetic characterizations!!
Period 6 WORD OF THE DAY: paean
Students handed in their Beowulf re-writes today. Mrs. Murphy from Guidance spoke to the class about colleges and applications.
Be sure to study for the Prologue quiz tomorrow, Friday, 10-22-2010.
One more thing>>"Cranstonbury Tales" are due on Wednesday, 10-27-2010. Can't wait to hear you guys presenting your poetic characterizations!!
Grade 10 CP
Period 1 Today, we continued our reading of Antigone and reviewed for the vocabulary quiz tomorrow, Friday, 10-22-2010. Do not forget your projects due on Monday, 10-25-2010 (typed and ready to be handed in -- no excuses!)
Period 4 Vocabulary quiz today; also, completed our reading of Antigone and began a discussion of the duality inherent in the play. There will be a quiz on the history of Greek theatre on Tuesday, 10-26-2010 and a test on the play itself on Wednesday, 10-27-2010. Do not forget your projects due Monday, 10-25-2010 (typed and ready to be handed in -- no excuses!)
Grade 12 CP
Period 3 WORD OF THE DAY: paean
NO CLASS TODAY!
Be sure to study for Prologue quiz tomorrow, Friday, 10-22-2010. Also, Beowulf re-writes due tomorrow as well. (Billy, if you are reading this note, do not be stressed. I remember that you asked and I told you Monday...it's OK.)
One more thing>>"Cranstonbury Tales" are due on Monday, 10-25-2010. Can't wait to hear you guys presenting your poetic characterizations!!
Period 6 WORD OF THE DAY: paean
Students handed in their Beowulf re-writes today. Mrs. Murphy from Guidance spoke to the class about colleges and applications.
Be sure to study for the Prologue quiz tomorrow, Friday, 10-22-2010.
One more thing>>"Cranstonbury Tales" are due on Wednesday, 10-27-2010. Can't wait to hear you guys presenting your poetic characterizations!!
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
20 October 2010
Grade 10 CP
Period 1 Began reading Antigone today. No homework, but study for vocabulary quiz on Friday, 10-22-2010. Also, don't forget your outside reading projects due on Monday, 10-25-2010.
Period 4 Almost done with out reading of Antigone. No homework, but be sure to study for vocabulary quiz tomorrow, Thursday, 10-21-2010.
Grade 12 CP
Periods 3 & 6 WORD OF THE DAY: cozen
Reading "The Nun's Priest's Tale" by Chaucer. Prologue quiz on Friday, 10-22-2010.
Have a great evening!!
Grade 10 CP
Period 1 Began reading Antigone today. No homework, but study for vocabulary quiz on Friday, 10-22-2010. Also, don't forget your outside reading projects due on Monday, 10-25-2010.
Period 4 Almost done with out reading of Antigone. No homework, but be sure to study for vocabulary quiz tomorrow, Thursday, 10-21-2010.
Grade 12 CP
Periods 3 & 6 WORD OF THE DAY: cozen
Reading "The Nun's Priest's Tale" by Chaucer. Prologue quiz on Friday, 10-22-2010.
Have a great evening!!
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
19 October 2010
I apologize for the brief interruption in my postings...mmm, wonder if anyone noticed.
Grade 10 CP
Period1 NO CLASS TODAY. On Monday, we began a new unit on Drama. We started with a brief history of Greek theatre and assigned roles for the reading of Antigone.
DATES TO REMEMBER: Vocabulary quiz on Thursday, 10-21-2010; Outside reading projects due Monday, 10-25-2010.
Period 4 Today, we continued our reading of Antigone.
DATES TO REMEMBER: Vocabulary quiz on Thursday, 10-21-2010; Outside reading projects due Monday, 10-25-2010.
Grade 12 CP
Periods 3 & 6 WORDS OF THE DAY FROM TUESDAY 10-12-2010 TO 10-19-2010: banal/encomium/circumspect/emulate/pragmatic.
We have finished "The Prologue" to The Canterbury Tales; there will be a quiz on the characters on Friday, 10-22-2010. Today, we learned "how to read a Canterbury Tale." There are seven basic questions readers should ask themselves as they read (and re-read) in preparation for writing an analysis. We began "The Nun's Priest's Tale."
DATES TO REMEMBER:
Thursday, 10-21-2010>Beowulf revisions due for Period 6 class
Friday, 10-22-2010>Beowulf revisions due for Period 3 class; Prologue quiz for both classes
Monday, 10-25-2010>"Cranstonbury Tales" writing assignment due for Period 3 class
Wednesday, 10-27-2010>"Cranstonbury Tales" writing assignment due for Period 6 class
I apologize for the brief interruption in my postings...mmm, wonder if anyone noticed.
Grade 10 CP
Period1 NO CLASS TODAY. On Monday, we began a new unit on Drama. We started with a brief history of Greek theatre and assigned roles for the reading of Antigone.
DATES TO REMEMBER: Vocabulary quiz on Thursday, 10-21-2010; Outside reading projects due Monday, 10-25-2010.
Period 4 Today, we continued our reading of Antigone.
DATES TO REMEMBER: Vocabulary quiz on Thursday, 10-21-2010; Outside reading projects due Monday, 10-25-2010.
Grade 12 CP
Periods 3 & 6 WORDS OF THE DAY FROM TUESDAY 10-12-2010 TO 10-19-2010: banal/encomium/circumspect/emulate/pragmatic.
We have finished "The Prologue" to The Canterbury Tales; there will be a quiz on the characters on Friday, 10-22-2010. Today, we learned "how to read a Canterbury Tale." There are seven basic questions readers should ask themselves as they read (and re-read) in preparation for writing an analysis. We began "The Nun's Priest's Tale."
DATES TO REMEMBER:
Thursday, 10-21-2010>Beowulf revisions due for Period 6 class
Friday, 10-22-2010>Beowulf revisions due for Period 3 class; Prologue quiz for both classes
Monday, 10-25-2010>"Cranstonbury Tales" writing assignment due for Period 3 class
Wednesday, 10-27-2010>"Cranstonbury Tales" writing assignment due for Period 6 class
Wednesday, October 13, 2010
13 October 2010
Grade 10 CP
Period 1 Today, we finished reading "The Fish" by Elizabeth Bishop. The students made charts in their notebooks and categorized the various images by sight, sound, smell, taste, touch, movement, and emotion. Then, they responded to another poem entitled, "For Julia in the Deep Water" and handed in their work. We worked on the second half of the vocabulary.
Homework due tomorrow, Thursday, 10-14-2010>Write 10 sentences using 2 vocabulary words per sentence.
Period 4 NO CLASS TODAY Please remember to study for your poetry test tomorrow, Thursday, 10-14-2010. Review your poetry terms as well as the forms for a sonnet and villanelle and be prepared to write an essay analyzing a poem.
Grade 12 CP
Period 3 and Period 6 WORD OF THE DAY: encomium
Today, we had our second Word of the Day quiz (words from engender to efficacious). We continued reading the Prologue to The Canterbury Tales.
Homework due tomorrow, Thursday, 10-14-2010>Read up to and including page 99 and take good notes! Be prepared for a reading check!
Grade 10 CP
Period 1 Today, we finished reading "The Fish" by Elizabeth Bishop. The students made charts in their notebooks and categorized the various images by sight, sound, smell, taste, touch, movement, and emotion. Then, they responded to another poem entitled, "For Julia in the Deep Water" and handed in their work. We worked on the second half of the vocabulary.
Homework due tomorrow, Thursday, 10-14-2010>Write 10 sentences using 2 vocabulary words per sentence.
Period 4 NO CLASS TODAY Please remember to study for your poetry test tomorrow, Thursday, 10-14-2010. Review your poetry terms as well as the forms for a sonnet and villanelle and be prepared to write an essay analyzing a poem.
Grade 12 CP
Period 3 and Period 6 WORD OF THE DAY: encomium
Today, we had our second Word of the Day quiz (words from engender to efficacious). We continued reading the Prologue to The Canterbury Tales.
Homework due tomorrow, Thursday, 10-14-2010>Read up to and including page 99 and take good notes! Be prepared for a reading check!
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
12 October 2010
English 10 CP
Period 1 Today, I collected the poems you created from the metaphor activity as well as the brainstorming worksheets. In addition, I also collected your vocabulary homework. We read an article from the New York Times called "Redefining Definition" which explained how dictionary definitions of words are limited at best. We learned that imagery is language used to appeal to our senses and read "The Fish" by Elizabeth Bishop. Breaking up the poem into sections, we mined for varying types of imagery.
10-15-2010>Test on poetry
Period 4 I collected your vocabulary homework and we reviewed definitions. Then we participated in a "Poetry Gallery" where you read eight different poems displayed around the room and completed a poetry response sheet.
10-14-2010>Test on poetry
English 12 CP
Period 3 WORD OF THE DAY: banal
NO CLASS TODAY/Word of the Day quiz tomorrow, Wednesday, 10-13-2010
Period 6 WORD OF THE DAY: banal
Began Chaucer's "Prologue" to The Canterbury Tales
Homework due tomorrow, Wednesday, 10-13-2010>Read to page 91 of the Prologue; study for word quiz
English 10 CP
Period 1 Today, I collected the poems you created from the metaphor activity as well as the brainstorming worksheets. In addition, I also collected your vocabulary homework. We read an article from the New York Times called "Redefining Definition" which explained how dictionary definitions of words are limited at best. We learned that imagery is language used to appeal to our senses and read "The Fish" by Elizabeth Bishop. Breaking up the poem into sections, we mined for varying types of imagery.
10-15-2010>Test on poetry
Period 4 I collected your vocabulary homework and we reviewed definitions. Then we participated in a "Poetry Gallery" where you read eight different poems displayed around the room and completed a poetry response sheet.
10-14-2010>Test on poetry
English 12 CP
Period 3 WORD OF THE DAY: banal
NO CLASS TODAY/Word of the Day quiz tomorrow, Wednesday, 10-13-2010
Period 6 WORD OF THE DAY: banal
Began Chaucer's "Prologue" to The Canterbury Tales
Homework due tomorrow, Wednesday, 10-13-2010>Read to page 91 of the Prologue; study for word quiz
Friday, October 8, 2010
8 October 2010
Grade 10 CP
Period 1 Today, we completed our activity of using concrete/abstract images to create metaphor; now, you must create a poem in which you use an image to say something on a deeper, more emotional level. In completing this assignment, think about the connections you've made on your work sheets, then ask yourself: what can I AS A POET say about one of those connections and can it stand as a metaphor for a deeper feeling or emotion?
Homework due Tuesday, 10-12-2010>your poems AND definitions of new vocabulary words with either a paragraph using 5-7 of the words or two sentences for each word.
Period 4 Today, I collected the poems you created using the connections you made from your concrete/abstract images. I thought many of the poems were outstanding and showed a real evolution in your skill as writers -- an ability to think and write symbolically! Hooray!! The last 15 minutes of class were devoted to responding to "For Julia in the Deep Water."
Homework due Tuesday, 10-12-2010>definitions of new vocabulary and 2 meaningful sentences for each word.
REMEMBER: Poetry test on Thursday, 10-14-2010. Review poetry terms and be prepared to write an essay analyzing a poem.
Grade 12 CP
Period 3 WORD OF THE DAY: efficacious
Beowulf writing assignment due today. I introduced a bit of Medieval history to familiarize ourselves with the world in which Chaucer was writing. We also read the first 18 lines of the Prologue to the Canterbury Tales.
Homework due Tuesday, 10-12-2010>Study all words from engender to efficacious for the quiz; read to line 102 on page 91. Be prepared to prove that you read what you were supposed to read!
Period 3 NO CLASS TODAY.
BE SURE TO SPEND SOME TIME OUTDOORS THIS WEEK-END TO CLEAR YOUR MINDS AND GAIN SOME PERSPECTIVE ABOUT YOURSELVES AND YOUR PLACE IN THIS AWE-INSPIRING WORLD!
Grade 10 CP
Period 1 Today, we completed our activity of using concrete/abstract images to create metaphor; now, you must create a poem in which you use an image to say something on a deeper, more emotional level. In completing this assignment, think about the connections you've made on your work sheets, then ask yourself: what can I AS A POET say about one of those connections and can it stand as a metaphor for a deeper feeling or emotion?
Homework due Tuesday, 10-12-2010>your poems AND definitions of new vocabulary words with either a paragraph using 5-7 of the words or two sentences for each word.
Period 4 Today, I collected the poems you created using the connections you made from your concrete/abstract images. I thought many of the poems were outstanding and showed a real evolution in your skill as writers -- an ability to think and write symbolically! Hooray!! The last 15 minutes of class were devoted to responding to "For Julia in the Deep Water."
Homework due Tuesday, 10-12-2010>definitions of new vocabulary and 2 meaningful sentences for each word.
REMEMBER: Poetry test on Thursday, 10-14-2010. Review poetry terms and be prepared to write an essay analyzing a poem.
Grade 12 CP
Period 3 WORD OF THE DAY: efficacious
Beowulf writing assignment due today. I introduced a bit of Medieval history to familiarize ourselves with the world in which Chaucer was writing. We also read the first 18 lines of the Prologue to the Canterbury Tales.
Homework due Tuesday, 10-12-2010>Study all words from engender to efficacious for the quiz; read to line 102 on page 91. Be prepared to prove that you read what you were supposed to read!
Period 3 NO CLASS TODAY.
BE SURE TO SPEND SOME TIME OUTDOORS THIS WEEK-END TO CLEAR YOUR MINDS AND GAIN SOME PERSPECTIVE ABOUT YOURSELVES AND YOUR PLACE IN THIS AWE-INSPIRING WORLD!
Wednesday, October 6, 2010
6 October 2010
English 10 CP
Period 1 Vocabulary quiz today; then students began an activity using abstract images to create metaphor that we will continue on Friday (no class tomorrow).
Period 4 Today, students completed their "brainstorming" work on their metaphorical poems; we re-read "Meeting at Night" concentrating specifically on the abundant images in that poem; then, we read Elizabeth Bishop's "The Fish"; for homework (due tomorrow 10-7-2010), students must categorize and list as many images as they can find in the poem.
English 12 CP WORD OF THE DAY: harangue
Period 3 NO CLASS TODAY
Period 6 Beowulf quiz today; Beowulf essays handed-in today; completed discussion of college essay. Rough drafts of college essays are due no later than 11-1-2010. DO NOT WAIT UNTIL THE LAST MINUTE!
One final note: No class tomorrow and on Friday, 10-8-2010, students must report to Room 709 during NECAP testing where you should be working on your outside reading projects.
I'll miss you...have a great, sunshine-y week-end!!
English 10 CP
Period 1 Vocabulary quiz today; then students began an activity using abstract images to create metaphor that we will continue on Friday (no class tomorrow).
Period 4 Today, students completed their "brainstorming" work on their metaphorical poems; we re-read "Meeting at Night" concentrating specifically on the abundant images in that poem; then, we read Elizabeth Bishop's "The Fish"; for homework (due tomorrow 10-7-2010), students must categorize and list as many images as they can find in the poem.
English 12 CP WORD OF THE DAY: harangue
Period 3 NO CLASS TODAY
Period 6 Beowulf quiz today; Beowulf essays handed-in today; completed discussion of college essay. Rough drafts of college essays are due no later than 11-1-2010. DO NOT WAIT UNTIL THE LAST MINUTE!
One final note: No class tomorrow and on Friday, 10-8-2010, students must report to Room 709 during NECAP testing where you should be working on your outside reading projects.
I'll miss you...have a great, sunshine-y week-end!!
Tuesday, October 5, 2010
5 October 2010
English 10CP
Period 1 NO CLASS TODAY
Period 4 Today, there was a vocabulary quiz; then, students began an activity in which I hope they will create metaphors from abstract/concrete images.
English 12 CP
Period 3 WORD OF THE DAY: germane
Today, there was a quiz on the basic facts of the Beowulf story; afterwards, I offered some ideas to help the class begin to develop their Beowulf essays which are due on FRIDAY, 10-8-2010.
Period 6 NO CLASS TODAY
English 10CP
Period 1 NO CLASS TODAY
Period 4 Today, there was a vocabulary quiz; then, students began an activity in which I hope they will create metaphors from abstract/concrete images.
English 12 CP
Period 3 WORD OF THE DAY: germane
Today, there was a quiz on the basic facts of the Beowulf story; afterwards, I offered some ideas to help the class begin to develop their Beowulf essays which are due on FRIDAY, 10-8-2010.
Period 6 NO CLASS TODAY
Monday, October 4, 2010
4 October 2010
English 10 CP
Periods 1 & 4 Today, the class finished their illustrations of the poems from Gary Soto's Neighborhood Odes.
There is a vocabulary quiz for Period 1 on Wednesday, 10-6-2010 and for Period 4 tomorrow, Tuesday, 10-5-2010.
English 12 CP
Period 3 WORD OF THE DAY: belabor
Today, we finished our reading of Beowulf. I also shared "Beowulf Shrink-Lit" with the class and assigned the modern day writing assignment which is due on Friday, 10-8-2010.
Tomorrow, Tuesday, 10-5-2010>quiz on the basic facts of the Beowulf story.
Period 6 WORD OF THE DAY: belabor
Today, I clarified the process of completing the Beowulf writing assignment which is due on Wednesday, 10-6-2010. Alslo began the college essay (a portfolio artifact and common task).
On Wednesday, 10-6-2010>quiz on the basic facts of the Beowulf story.
English 10 CP
Periods 1 & 4 Today, the class finished their illustrations of the poems from Gary Soto's Neighborhood Odes.
There is a vocabulary quiz for Period 1 on Wednesday, 10-6-2010 and for Period 4 tomorrow, Tuesday, 10-5-2010.
English 12 CP
Period 3 WORD OF THE DAY: belabor
Today, we finished our reading of Beowulf. I also shared "Beowulf Shrink-Lit" with the class and assigned the modern day writing assignment which is due on Friday, 10-8-2010.
Tomorrow, Tuesday, 10-5-2010>quiz on the basic facts of the Beowulf story.
Period 6 WORD OF THE DAY: belabor
Today, I clarified the process of completing the Beowulf writing assignment which is due on Wednesday, 10-6-2010. Alslo began the college essay (a portfolio artifact and common task).
On Wednesday, 10-6-2010>quiz on the basic facts of the Beowulf story.
Sunday, October 3, 2010
2 October 2010
English 10 CP
Period 1 On Thursday, we read Sonnet #29 by Edna St. Vincent Millay (to give us another perspective of the sonnet form from a more contemporary poet); we learned about the structure of a villanelle and read "The Waking" (an example of villanelle in your books).
On Friday, I collected your original poems (written in the symmetrical style of "Swift Things Are Beautiful"); we read another villanelle -- "Do Not Go Gentle Into That Good Night" by Dylan Thomas; we learned what an "ode" is and read several examples from Gary Soto's Neighborhood Odes; then, using plain paper and colored pencils and markers, the class chose an image from one of the poems and illustrated it.
DATES TO REMEMBER: 10-6-2010>vocabulary quiz from admonish to unbridled
10-25-2010>Outside reading projects due
Period 4 On Wednesday, I collected your original poems (written in the symmetrical style of "Swift Things Are Beautiful"); we read Sonnet #29 by Edna St. Vincent Millay (to give us another perspective of the sonnet form from a more contemporary poet); we learned about the structure of a villanelle and read "The Waking" (an example of a villanelle in your books).
On Thursday, we read another example of villanelle -- "Do Not Go Gentle Into That Good Night" by Dylan Thomas; we learned what an "ode" is and read several examples from Gary Soto's Neighborhood Odes; then, usinf plain paper and colored pencils and markers, the class chose an image from one of the poems and illustrated it.
No class on Friday.
DATES TO REMEMBER: 10-5-2010>Vocabulary quiz from admonish to unbridled
10-25-2010>Outside reading projects due.
English 12 CP
Period 3 WORD OF THE DAY (for Thursday): nuance/(for Friday): bibulous
On Friday, we continued our reading of Beowulf and the class wrote a response to a writing/reading prompt for the last 15 minutes of class.
DATES TO REMEMBER: quiz on the basic facts of the Beowulf story Tuesday, 10-5-2010
Beowulf modern day writing assignment due Friday, 10-8-2010
Outside reading projects due 10-18-2010
Period 6 WORD OF THE DAY (for Thursday): nuance/for Friday: bibulous
On Thursday, we finished reading Beowulf; I shared a "Beowulf Shrink-Lit" with the class and assigned the Beowulf modern-day writing assignment.
DATES TO REMEMBER: Wednesday, 10-6-2010>quiz on basic facts of Beowulf story
Wednesday, 10-6-2010>writing assignment due
10-18-2010>Outside reading projects due.
Hi everyone! I apologize for missing my posting on Thursday, but I think I've brought you all up to speed this morning. I hope you are enjoying the weather as much as I am (cool and dry is good)! See you all tomorrow!
English 10 CP
Period 1 On Thursday, we read Sonnet #29 by Edna St. Vincent Millay (to give us another perspective of the sonnet form from a more contemporary poet); we learned about the structure of a villanelle and read "The Waking" (an example of villanelle in your books).
On Friday, I collected your original poems (written in the symmetrical style of "Swift Things Are Beautiful"); we read another villanelle -- "Do Not Go Gentle Into That Good Night" by Dylan Thomas; we learned what an "ode" is and read several examples from Gary Soto's Neighborhood Odes; then, using plain paper and colored pencils and markers, the class chose an image from one of the poems and illustrated it.
DATES TO REMEMBER: 10-6-2010>vocabulary quiz from admonish to unbridled
10-25-2010>Outside reading projects due
Period 4 On Wednesday, I collected your original poems (written in the symmetrical style of "Swift Things Are Beautiful"); we read Sonnet #29 by Edna St. Vincent Millay (to give us another perspective of the sonnet form from a more contemporary poet); we learned about the structure of a villanelle and read "The Waking" (an example of a villanelle in your books).
On Thursday, we read another example of villanelle -- "Do Not Go Gentle Into That Good Night" by Dylan Thomas; we learned what an "ode" is and read several examples from Gary Soto's Neighborhood Odes; then, usinf plain paper and colored pencils and markers, the class chose an image from one of the poems and illustrated it.
No class on Friday.
DATES TO REMEMBER: 10-5-2010>Vocabulary quiz from admonish to unbridled
10-25-2010>Outside reading projects due.
English 12 CP
Period 3 WORD OF THE DAY (for Thursday): nuance/(for Friday): bibulous
On Friday, we continued our reading of Beowulf and the class wrote a response to a writing/reading prompt for the last 15 minutes of class.
DATES TO REMEMBER: quiz on the basic facts of the Beowulf story Tuesday, 10-5-2010
Beowulf modern day writing assignment due Friday, 10-8-2010
Outside reading projects due 10-18-2010
Period 6 WORD OF THE DAY (for Thursday): nuance/for Friday: bibulous
On Thursday, we finished reading Beowulf; I shared a "Beowulf Shrink-Lit" with the class and assigned the Beowulf modern-day writing assignment.
DATES TO REMEMBER: Wednesday, 10-6-2010>quiz on basic facts of Beowulf story
Wednesday, 10-6-2010>writing assignment due
10-18-2010>Outside reading projects due.
Hi everyone! I apologize for missing my posting on Thursday, but I think I've brought you all up to speed this morning. I hope you are enjoying the weather as much as I am (cool and dry is good)! See you all tomorrow!
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
29 September 2010
Grade 10 CP
Period 1 Today, students worked on their poems in class; then we briefly discussed the structure of a Shakespearean sonnet.
Homework due Friday, 10-1-2010>a typed copy of an original poem emulating the structure of "Swift Things Are Beautiful" by Elizabeth Coatsworth.
DATES TO REMEMBER: Monday, 10-4-2010>vocab quiz from admonish to unbridled; 10-25-2010>outside reading projects due
Period 4 Today, we reviewed the new vocabulary words and the structure of a Shakespearean sonnet; then we read a sonnet by an American poet -- Edna St. Vincent Millay; next we learned the definition of another type of poem called a villanelle and read Roethke's "The Waking".
Grade 12 CP
Periods 3 & 6 WORD OF THE DAY: kindle
Reviewed last night's reading from pages 41 to 50; then read the Unferth section from the Heaney translation.
Homework due tomorrow, Thursday, 9-30-2010>answer study guide questions 1-12
DATES TO REMEMBER: Next word quiz 10-13-2010; 10-18-2010>outside reading projects due
Have a great evening!
Grade 10 CP
Period 1 Today, students worked on their poems in class; then we briefly discussed the structure of a Shakespearean sonnet.
Homework due Friday, 10-1-2010>a typed copy of an original poem emulating the structure of "Swift Things Are Beautiful" by Elizabeth Coatsworth.
DATES TO REMEMBER: Monday, 10-4-2010>vocab quiz from admonish to unbridled; 10-25-2010>outside reading projects due
Period 4 Today, we reviewed the new vocabulary words and the structure of a Shakespearean sonnet; then we read a sonnet by an American poet -- Edna St. Vincent Millay; next we learned the definition of another type of poem called a villanelle and read Roethke's "The Waking".
Grade 12 CP
Periods 3 & 6 WORD OF THE DAY: kindle
Reviewed last night's reading from pages 41 to 50; then read the Unferth section from the Heaney translation.
Homework due tomorrow, Thursday, 9-30-2010>answer study guide questions 1-12
DATES TO REMEMBER: Next word quiz 10-13-2010; 10-18-2010>outside reading projects due
Have a great evening!
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
28 September 2010
Grade 10 CP
Period 1 Today, students selected from a variety of photographs one image that they felt might inspire them; then, we read "Swift Things Are Beautiful" by Elizabeth Coatsworth and students were asked to emulate the poets style, using opposites like black-white, stripes-spots, mountains-valleys; this exercise is practice in appreciating the rigor of producing a poem using a definite structure.
Homework due tomorrow, Wednesday, 9-29-10>write a paragraph of no fewer than 7 sentences in which you use 5-7 of the new vocabulary words.
Period 4 In considering structure of poetry, students today learned about sonnets and read Sonnet 18 by Wm. Shakespeare on p. 866 of their anthologies.
Homework due tomorrow, Wednesday, 9-29-10>an original poem (typed) emulating the style of "Swift Things Are Beautiful".
Grade 12 CP
Period 3 WORD OF THE DAY: noisome
Today, there was a pop quiz on the readings we did in class yesterday; began reading the Beowulf selection on page 40 of our literature anthologies.
Homeowrk due tomorrow, Wednesday, 9-29-10>Read to page 50 in your literature books
PLEASE NOTE: THERE WILL BE DETENTION FOR ANY STUDENT WITHOUT A BOOK TOMORROW!
Period 6 WORD OF THE DAY: noisome
Today, there was a pop quiz on the readings we did in class yesterday; began reading the Beowulf selection on page 40 of our literature anthologies.
Homework due tomorrow, Wednesday, 9-29-10>Read to page 50 in your literature books.
Have a great evening...see you tomorrow!
Grade 10 CP
Period 1 Today, students selected from a variety of photographs one image that they felt might inspire them; then, we read "Swift Things Are Beautiful" by Elizabeth Coatsworth and students were asked to emulate the poets style, using opposites like black-white, stripes-spots, mountains-valleys; this exercise is practice in appreciating the rigor of producing a poem using a definite structure.
Homework due tomorrow, Wednesday, 9-29-10>write a paragraph of no fewer than 7 sentences in which you use 5-7 of the new vocabulary words.
Period 4 In considering structure of poetry, students today learned about sonnets and read Sonnet 18 by Wm. Shakespeare on p. 866 of their anthologies.
Homework due tomorrow, Wednesday, 9-29-10>an original poem (typed) emulating the style of "Swift Things Are Beautiful".
Grade 12 CP
Period 3 WORD OF THE DAY: noisome
Today, there was a pop quiz on the readings we did in class yesterday; began reading the Beowulf selection on page 40 of our literature anthologies.
Homeowrk due tomorrow, Wednesday, 9-29-10>Read to page 50 in your literature books
PLEASE NOTE: THERE WILL BE DETENTION FOR ANY STUDENT WITHOUT A BOOK TOMORROW!
Period 6 WORD OF THE DAY: noisome
Today, there was a pop quiz on the readings we did in class yesterday; began reading the Beowulf selection on page 40 of our literature anthologies.
Homework due tomorrow, Wednesday, 9-29-10>Read to page 50 in your literature books.
Have a great evening...see you tomorrow!
Monday, September 27, 2010
27 September 2010
English 10 CP
Period 1 Today, the students practiced explicating one poem from their anthologies and then worked in groups to share their thoughts; 10 new vocabulary words
Homework due tomorrow, 9-28-10>write a paragraph of no fewer than 7 sentences in which you use 5-7 of the vocabulary words; also, books will be checked for covers!
Period 4 New vocabulary words; today, after reading "Swift Things Are Beautiful", students brainstormed opposites like black-white, yes-no, light-dark to create their own poems using Coatsworth's symmetrical style. This exercise is a practice in understanding structure in poetry.
Homework due tomorrow, 9-28-10>write a paragraph of no fewer than 7 sentences in which you use 5-7 of the new vocabulary words; poems due Wednesday, 9-29-10; also, books will be checked for covers!
English 12 CP
Periods 3 & 6 Word of the Day: morass
Today, read the Prologue to Beowulf
For those of you lucky enough to be reading this post tonight, there may be a "pop" quiz tomorrow on the information we learned about Hrothgar and his ancestry thus far -- questions like, "Who is Shild in relation to Hrothgar?" (his great-grandfather) and "What is the name of Hrothgar's hall?" (Herot).
Have a good night!
English 10 CP
Period 1 Today, the students practiced explicating one poem from their anthologies and then worked in groups to share their thoughts; 10 new vocabulary words
Homework due tomorrow, 9-28-10>write a paragraph of no fewer than 7 sentences in which you use 5-7 of the vocabulary words; also, books will be checked for covers!
Period 4 New vocabulary words; today, after reading "Swift Things Are Beautiful", students brainstormed opposites like black-white, yes-no, light-dark to create their own poems using Coatsworth's symmetrical style. This exercise is a practice in understanding structure in poetry.
Homework due tomorrow, 9-28-10>write a paragraph of no fewer than 7 sentences in which you use 5-7 of the new vocabulary words; poems due Wednesday, 9-29-10; also, books will be checked for covers!
English 12 CP
Periods 3 & 6 Word of the Day: morass
Today, read the Prologue to Beowulf
For those of you lucky enough to be reading this post tonight, there may be a "pop" quiz tomorrow on the information we learned about Hrothgar and his ancestry thus far -- questions like, "Who is Shild in relation to Hrothgar?" (his great-grandfather) and "What is the name of Hrothgar's hall?" (Herot).
Have a good night!
Sunday, September 26, 2010
24 September 2010
English 10 CP
Period 4 Students worked in groups today, practicing critical reading of a poem from their anthologies
Just a gentle reminder: please have your books covered and bring with you on Monday.
Period 1 Completed the poem "Auto Wreck"; literature anthologies distributed and poems assigned to students/on Monday, will work in groups comparing notes on their critical readings
Just a gentle reminder: please have your books covered and bring with you on Monday.
English 12 CP
Period 3 Word of the Day: salubrious
Today, there was a word of the day quiz; also, began discussion of epic poetry (definitions, conventions, and Joseph Campbell's 5 steps of the "hero's journey")
Period 6 Word of the Day: salubrious (NO CLASS TODAY)
ENJOY WHAT'S LEFT OF THE WEEK-END!
English 10 CP
Period 4 Students worked in groups today, practicing critical reading of a poem from their anthologies
Just a gentle reminder: please have your books covered and bring with you on Monday.
Period 1 Completed the poem "Auto Wreck"; literature anthologies distributed and poems assigned to students/on Monday, will work in groups comparing notes on their critical readings
Just a gentle reminder: please have your books covered and bring with you on Monday.
English 12 CP
Period 3 Word of the Day: salubrious
Today, there was a word of the day quiz; also, began discussion of epic poetry (definitions, conventions, and Joseph Campbell's 5 steps of the "hero's journey")
Period 6 Word of the Day: salubrious (NO CLASS TODAY)
ENJOY WHAT'S LEFT OF THE WEEK-END!
Thursday, September 23, 2010
23 September 2010
English 10 CP
Period 1 Today, shared our poems with the class; collected vocabulary homework; began explicating "Auto Wreck" by Karl Shapiro/will finish up tomorrow.
Period 4 Today, finished our consideration of "Auto Wreck" by Karl Shapiro; literature anthologies distributed and students assigned poems from their books to explicate/tomorrow group work
English 12 CP
Period 3 WORD OF THE DAY: engender
Test on Anglo-Saxon elegies today; tomorrow Word of the Day quiz/be familiar with words from tenacious to aplomb. Please note: you are responsible for words even on days (D-days) when we do not meet. (Words you may not have: acrimony and convivial).
Period 6 WORD OF THE DAY: engender
Today, began discussion of epic poetry/notes given on definitions, setting, action, and epic conventions as well as mention of Joseph Campbell's 5 steps of a hero's journey>call to action, crossing the threshold, enduring tests, enduring the ultimate test, return home and the world is a better place. (Sorry, guys! I forgot the call to action step this afternoon.) See you Monday...have a great week-end!
English 10 CP
Period 1 Today, shared our poems with the class; collected vocabulary homework; began explicating "Auto Wreck" by Karl Shapiro/will finish up tomorrow.
Period 4 Today, finished our consideration of "Auto Wreck" by Karl Shapiro; literature anthologies distributed and students assigned poems from their books to explicate/tomorrow group work
English 12 CP
Period 3 WORD OF THE DAY: engender
Test on Anglo-Saxon elegies today; tomorrow Word of the Day quiz/be familiar with words from tenacious to aplomb. Please note: you are responsible for words even on days (D-days) when we do not meet. (Words you may not have: acrimony and convivial).
Period 6 WORD OF THE DAY: engender
Today, began discussion of epic poetry/notes given on definitions, setting, action, and epic conventions as well as mention of Joseph Campbell's 5 steps of a hero's journey>call to action, crossing the threshold, enduring tests, enduring the ultimate test, return home and the world is a better place. (Sorry, guys! I forgot the call to action step this afternoon.) See you Monday...have a great week-end!
Wednesday, September 22, 2010
22 September 2010
English 10 CP
Period 1
Today, read "Those Winter Sundays" by Robert Hayden and practiced "explicating" a poem
Due tomorrow, Thursday, 9-23-2010>original poems created from the word pool AND vocabulary homework (2 MEANINGFUL sentences for each word)
English 12 CP
Period 3
Today, finished "The Wanderer" and also read "The Wife's Lament"
For homework tonight>please re-read the poems and think about the questions we posed in class as preparation for your essay test tomorrow
Also, do not forget the word of the day quiz on Friday, 9-24-2010 (must know words from tenacious to aplomb)
Period 6
Today, wrote a response to a writing prompt concerning the three Anglo-Saxon elegy poems.
Do not forget to study your words for the quiz tomorrow!
English 10 CP
Period 1
Today, read "Those Winter Sundays" by Robert Hayden and practiced "explicating" a poem
Due tomorrow, Thursday, 9-23-2010>original poems created from the word pool AND vocabulary homework (2 MEANINGFUL sentences for each word)
English 12 CP
Period 3
Today, finished "The Wanderer" and also read "The Wife's Lament"
For homework tonight>please re-read the poems and think about the questions we posed in class as preparation for your essay test tomorrow
Also, do not forget the word of the day quiz on Friday, 9-24-2010 (must know words from tenacious to aplomb)
Period 6
Today, wrote a response to a writing prompt concerning the three Anglo-Saxon elegy poems.
Do not forget to study your words for the quiz tomorrow!
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
21 September 2010
English 10 CP
Period 1
Vocabulary quiz today; new vocabulary words assigned.
Homework due Thursday, 9-23-2010>definitions in notebook and 2 meaningful sentences for each word to be handed in.
Began work on poems; due Thursday, 9-23-2010>a poem of no less than 14 lines using words from the word pool.
Period 4
Poems collected; new vocabulary words assigned.
Homework due Thursday, 9-23-2010>definitions in notebook and 2 meaningful sentences for each word to be handed in.
English 12 CP
Period 6
Word of the Day: convivial
Completed "The Wanderer" and "The Wife's Lament"
ESSAY TEST TOMORROW ON THE THREE POEMS!
Word of the day quiz on words from tenacious to aplomb on Thursday, 9-23-2010.
Happy Studying!
English 10 CP
Period 1
Vocabulary quiz today; new vocabulary words assigned.
Homework due Thursday, 9-23-2010>definitions in notebook and 2 meaningful sentences for each word to be handed in.
Began work on poems; due Thursday, 9-23-2010>a poem of no less than 14 lines using words from the word pool.
Period 4
Poems collected; new vocabulary words assigned.
Homework due Thursday, 9-23-2010>definitions in notebook and 2 meaningful sentences for each word to be handed in.
English 12 CP
Period 6
Word of the Day: convivial
Completed "The Wanderer" and "The Wife's Lament"
ESSAY TEST TOMORROW ON THE THREE POEMS!
Word of the day quiz on words from tenacious to aplomb on Thursday, 9-23-2010.
Happy Studying!
Monday, September 20, 2010
20 September 2010
Grade 10 CP
Period 1
Today, had quiz on poetry terms;added emotion words to our word pool; read Julia Alvarez's poem on language and shared a dozen or so terms describing snow and ice.
Due Thursday, 9-23-2010>Write a poem with a minimum of 14 lines using ideas from the word pool triads you are creating.
Tomorrow, Tuesday, 9-21-2010>Vocabulary quiz
DON'T FORGET TO STUDY!
Period 4
Today, had a vocabulary quiz and finished explicating "Those Winter Sundays".
Due tomorrow, Tuesday, 9-21-2010>Remember to finish writing your poems/must be typewritten.
English 12 CP
Period 3
Word of the Day: Avarice
Began reading "The Wanderer" with guiding questions to keep our reading focused.
Dates to remember: 9-23-2010>Essay test on our 3 Anglo-Saxon poems
9-24-2010>Word of the Day quiz from tenacious to aplomb
Period 6
Word of the Day: Avarice
Began reading "The Wanderer" with guiding questions to keep our reading focused.
Date to remember: 9-22-2010>Essay test on our 3 Anglo-Saxon poems
9-23-2010>Word of the Day quiz from tenacious to aplomb
SEE YOU TOMORROW!
Grade 10 CP
Period 1
Today, had quiz on poetry terms;added emotion words to our word pool; read Julia Alvarez's poem on language and shared a dozen or so terms describing snow and ice.
Due Thursday, 9-23-2010>Write a poem with a minimum of 14 lines using ideas from the word pool triads you are creating.
Tomorrow, Tuesday, 9-21-2010>Vocabulary quiz
DON'T FORGET TO STUDY!
Period 4
Today, had a vocabulary quiz and finished explicating "Those Winter Sundays".
Due tomorrow, Tuesday, 9-21-2010>Remember to finish writing your poems/must be typewritten.
English 12 CP
Period 3
Word of the Day: Avarice
Began reading "The Wanderer" with guiding questions to keep our reading focused.
Dates to remember: 9-23-2010>Essay test on our 3 Anglo-Saxon poems
9-24-2010>Word of the Day quiz from tenacious to aplomb
Period 6
Word of the Day: Avarice
Began reading "The Wanderer" with guiding questions to keep our reading focused.
Date to remember: 9-22-2010>Essay test on our 3 Anglo-Saxon poems
9-23-2010>Word of the Day quiz from tenacious to aplomb
SEE YOU TOMORROW!
Sunday, September 19, 2010
17 September 2010
Grade 10 CP
Period 4
Today, had quiz on poetry terms; poem by Robert Hayden "Those Winter Sundays"
For Monday, 9-20-2010, study for vocabulary quiz
Period 1
Study for quiz on poetry terms for Monday, 9-20-2010
Grade 12 CP
Periods 3 & 6
Word of the Day: berate
Completed "The Seafarer"
Period 3 DATES TO REMEMBER: Thursday, 9-23-2010>Test on Anglo-Saxon poetry
Friday, 9-24-2010>Word of the Day quiz
Period 6 DATES TO REMEMBER: Wednesday, 9-22-2010>Test on Anglo-Saxon poetry
Thursday, 9-23-2010>Word of the Day quiz
Grade 10 CP
Period 4
Today, had quiz on poetry terms; poem by Robert Hayden "Those Winter Sundays"
For Monday, 9-20-2010, study for vocabulary quiz
Period 1
Study for quiz on poetry terms for Monday, 9-20-2010
Grade 12 CP
Periods 3 & 6
Word of the Day: berate
Completed "The Seafarer"
Period 3 DATES TO REMEMBER: Thursday, 9-23-2010>Test on Anglo-Saxon poetry
Friday, 9-24-2010>Word of the Day quiz
Period 6 DATES TO REMEMBER: Wednesday, 9-22-2010>Test on Anglo-Saxon poetry
Thursday, 9-23-2010>Word of the Day quiz
Thursday, September 16, 2010
16 September 2010
Grade 10 CP
Period 1
To library today to check out books for independent reading; keep in mind that the due date for the projects is 10-25-2010.
Be sure to study for the quiz on poetry terms for Monday, 9-20-2010.
Period 4
Read Julia Alvarez's poem on language and went over a list of uncommon vocabulary for snow and ice; worked with our "word pool".
For Tuesday, September 21, write a poem of at least 14 lines using such figurative language as alliteration, assonance, hyperbole, simile, metaphor, etc.
Study poetry terms for quiz tomorrow, 9-17-2010.
Grade 12 CP
Periods 3 & 6
WORD OF THE DAY: erudite (quiz on these words next Thursday, 9-23-2010)
Began reading "The Seafarer"
Don't forget the kennings homework due tomorrow; also, Period 6 students must study for their quiz tomorrow on Anglo-Saxon history and literary terms
See everyone tomorrow!
Grade 10 CP
Period 1
To library today to check out books for independent reading; keep in mind that the due date for the projects is 10-25-2010.
Be sure to study for the quiz on poetry terms for Monday, 9-20-2010.
Period 4
Read Julia Alvarez's poem on language and went over a list of uncommon vocabulary for snow and ice; worked with our "word pool".
For Tuesday, September 21, write a poem of at least 14 lines using such figurative language as alliteration, assonance, hyperbole, simile, metaphor, etc.
Study poetry terms for quiz tomorrow, 9-17-2010.
Grade 12 CP
Periods 3 & 6
WORD OF THE DAY: erudite (quiz on these words next Thursday, 9-23-2010)
Began reading "The Seafarer"
Don't forget the kennings homework due tomorrow; also, Period 6 students must study for their quiz tomorrow on Anglo-Saxon history and literary terms
See everyone tomorrow!
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
15 September 2010
Grade 10 CP
Periods 1 and 4
Collected vocabulary homework (2 sentences for each of the second set of 10 words)
VOCAB QUIZ on Monday 9-20-2010 for period 4 and Tuesday 9-21-2010 for period 1
Reviewed poetry term definitions/QUIZ ON POETRY TERMS Friday 9-17-2010 for period 4 and Monday 9-20-2010 for period 1
Collected revised copies of interviews as well as the rough drafts
Read Oh, The Places You'll Go by Dr. Seuss to demonstrate language manipulation and use of figurative language
Began creating a word pool
Grade 12 CP
Period 3
WORD OF THE DAY: miasma
Reviewed historical background and literary terms for quiz tomorrow, Thursday 9-16-2010;
collected revised copies of interviews as well as rough drafts
practiced deciphering kennings
HOMEWORK due Friday, 9-17-2010>kennings worksheet and 5 sentences using kennings
Be sure to study notes for quiz tomorrow!!
Grade 10 CP
Periods 1 and 4
Collected vocabulary homework (2 sentences for each of the second set of 10 words)
VOCAB QUIZ on Monday 9-20-2010 for period 4 and Tuesday 9-21-2010 for period 1
Reviewed poetry term definitions/QUIZ ON POETRY TERMS Friday 9-17-2010 for period 4 and Monday 9-20-2010 for period 1
Collected revised copies of interviews as well as the rough drafts
Read Oh, The Places You'll Go by Dr. Seuss to demonstrate language manipulation and use of figurative language
Began creating a word pool
Grade 12 CP
Period 3
WORD OF THE DAY: miasma
Reviewed historical background and literary terms for quiz tomorrow, Thursday 9-16-2010;
collected revised copies of interviews as well as rough drafts
practiced deciphering kennings
HOMEWORK due Friday, 9-17-2010>kennings worksheet and 5 sentences using kennings
Be sure to study notes for quiz tomorrow!!
Monday, September 13, 2010
13 September 2010
English 10 CP
Period1
Outside Reading Assignment distributed to students: must complete 6 writing prompts/due 10-25-10
homework due Wednesday, 9-15-10>define 10 new vocabulary words from grave to supple and write two meaningful sentences for each word; also, re-type corrected interviews and hand in with the rough draft on Wednesday, 9-15-10.
Reviewed poetry terms/quiz on Monday, 9-20-10
Period 4
Outside Reading Assignment distributed to students: must complete 6 writing prompts/due 10-25-10
homework due Wednesday, 9-15-10>define 10 new vocabulary words from grave to supple and write 2 meaningful sentences for each word
Reviewed poetry terms/quiz on Friday, 9-17-10
English 12 CP
Period 3
Word of the day: peruse
Lecture on early British history up to 1066 AD; quiz on information on Thursday, 9-16-10.
Period 6
Word of the day: peruse
Reviewed information from last week's lecture on early British history up to 1066 AD; quiz on information on Friday, 9-17-10.
Practiced interpreting and writing kennings; homework due Thursday, 9-16-10>Write 5 sentences using kennings.
Enjoy your day off, everyone! See you Wednesday.
English 10 CP
Period1
Outside Reading Assignment distributed to students: must complete 6 writing prompts/due 10-25-10
homework due Wednesday, 9-15-10>define 10 new vocabulary words from grave to supple and write two meaningful sentences for each word; also, re-type corrected interviews and hand in with the rough draft on Wednesday, 9-15-10.
Reviewed poetry terms/quiz on Monday, 9-20-10
Period 4
Outside Reading Assignment distributed to students: must complete 6 writing prompts/due 10-25-10
homework due Wednesday, 9-15-10>define 10 new vocabulary words from grave to supple and write 2 meaningful sentences for each word
Reviewed poetry terms/quiz on Friday, 9-17-10
English 12 CP
Period 3
Word of the day: peruse
Lecture on early British history up to 1066 AD; quiz on information on Thursday, 9-16-10.
Period 6
Word of the day: peruse
Reviewed information from last week's lecture on early British history up to 1066 AD; quiz on information on Friday, 9-17-10.
Practiced interpreting and writing kennings; homework due Thursday, 9-16-10>Write 5 sentences using kennings.
Enjoy your day off, everyone! See you Wednesday.
Thursday, September 9, 2010
8 September 2010
English 10 CP
Period 1
Students presented interviews today and handed in their typed essays.
Have a great week-end!
English 12 CP
Periods 3
WORD OF THE DAY: strident (and acrimony)
Distributed outside reading assignment (creating a theme-tracking booklet)/due Monday, 10-18)
Homework due Monday, 9-13>read pages 4-10 in literature anthologies and take notes (notebooks will be checked!)
Also, get those books covered! (Don't you just hate when people use the word "get"? So stylistically poor!)
Period 6
WORD OF THE DAY: strident
Brief lecture expanding on the historical information presented in the anthology/students will be responsible for information as there will be a quiz on Thursday, 9-16-10.
Reminder: cover your books.
Enjoy the long week-end, people! See you Monday.
English 10 CP
Period 1
Students presented interviews today and handed in their typed essays.
Have a great week-end!
English 12 CP
Periods 3
WORD OF THE DAY: strident (and acrimony)
Distributed outside reading assignment (creating a theme-tracking booklet)/due Monday, 10-18)
Homework due Monday, 9-13>read pages 4-10 in literature anthologies and take notes (notebooks will be checked!)
Also, get those books covered! (Don't you just hate when people use the word "get"? So stylistically poor!)
Period 6
WORD OF THE DAY: strident
Brief lecture expanding on the historical information presented in the anthology/students will be responsible for information as there will be a quiz on Thursday, 9-16-10.
Reminder: cover your books.
Enjoy the long week-end, people! See you Monday.
Tuesday, September 7, 2010
7 September 2010
English 10CP
Period 1 Collected homework (sentences using vocabulary words); conducted interviews
Due tomorrow, Wednesday 9-8-2010>interviews composed into a 7-10 sentence paragraph, typed, and ready to present to class
Period 4 To library today for outside reading books; interviews returned to students
Due Monday, 9-13-2010>revised, re-typed essays
English 12CP
Period 6 Outside reading project assigned (creating a theme-tracking booklet)/due Monday 10-18-2010
Word of the day: acrimony
Homework due tomorrow, Wednesday 9-8-2010>read pages 4-10 in literature anthologies and take notes (notebooks will be checked)
English 10CP
Period 1 Collected homework (sentences using vocabulary words); conducted interviews
Due tomorrow, Wednesday 9-8-2010>interviews composed into a 7-10 sentence paragraph, typed, and ready to present to class
Period 4 To library today for outside reading books; interviews returned to students
Due Monday, 9-13-2010>revised, re-typed essays
English 12CP
Period 6 Outside reading project assigned (creating a theme-tracking booklet)/due Monday 10-18-2010
Word of the day: acrimony
Homework due tomorrow, Wednesday 9-8-2010>read pages 4-10 in literature anthologies and take notes (notebooks will be checked)
Saturday, September 4, 2010
3 September 2010
English 10 CP
Period 1
Worked on vocabulary words and wrote a response to a writing prompt about reading.
For homework: write two meaningful sentences for each of the 10 vocabulary words; homework due Tuesday, 9-7-2010.
Period 4
Shared interviews with the class; despite the oppressive heat, the kids were real troopers and willingly presented their essays! Nice job!
DON'T FORGET: TO THE LIBRARY FOR A BOOK TALK ON TUESDAY
Have a great week-end!
English 12 CP
Periods 3 & 6
Word of the day: militate
Shared interviews with classmates -- very nice, guys!
Enjoy the long week-end!
English 10 CP
Period 1
Worked on vocabulary words and wrote a response to a writing prompt about reading.
For homework: write two meaningful sentences for each of the 10 vocabulary words; homework due Tuesday, 9-7-2010.
Period 4
Shared interviews with the class; despite the oppressive heat, the kids were real troopers and willingly presented their essays! Nice job!
DON'T FORGET: TO THE LIBRARY FOR A BOOK TALK ON TUESDAY
Have a great week-end!
English 12 CP
Periods 3 & 6
Word of the day: militate
Shared interviews with classmates -- very nice, guys!
Enjoy the long week-end!
Thursday, September 2, 2010
2 September 2010
English 10 CP
Period 4
Collected homework from 9-1 (2 sentences for each of 10 vocabulary words).
Worked on interviews
Due tomorrow, Friday, 9-3>Typed interview in essay form 7-10 sentences; be prepared to present to the class!
Also, final day for signed syllabus forms!
English 12 CP
Periods 3 and 6
Word of the day: swagger
Worked on interviews
Due tomorrow, Friday, 9-3>One-page, typed essay of the information you gathered from your interviewee; be prepared to present to the class!
Also, final day for signed syllabus forms!
English 10 CP
Period 4
Collected homework from 9-1 (2 sentences for each of 10 vocabulary words).
Worked on interviews
Due tomorrow, Friday, 9-3>Typed interview in essay form 7-10 sentences; be prepared to present to the class!
Also, final day for signed syllabus forms!
English 12 CP
Periods 3 and 6
Word of the day: swagger
Worked on interviews
Due tomorrow, Friday, 9-3>One-page, typed essay of the information you gathered from your interviewee; be prepared to present to the class!
Also, final day for signed syllabus forms!
Wednesday, September 1, 2010
1 September 2010
English 10 CP
periods 1 & 4
vocabulary words for this week: align, aperture, appraisal, circumstance, critically, determine, diagonally, disclose, dissolve, distinguish
Homework due Thursday, 9-2-10 (for period 4 only)>>write two meaningful sentences for each word.
Remember: final day for handing in signed syllabus forms is Friday, 9-3-10
English 12 CP
periods 3 & 6
If you missed today's "word of the day", you need to look up its definition on your own. Today's word: tenacious
Remember: final day for handing in signed syllabus forms is Friday, 9-3-10.
Also, sign up for your research paper book now, while supplies last! Students are devouring titles quickly!!
English 10 CP
periods 1 & 4
vocabulary words for this week: align, aperture, appraisal, circumstance, critically, determine, diagonally, disclose, dissolve, distinguish
Homework due Thursday, 9-2-10 (for period 4 only)>>write two meaningful sentences for each word.
Remember: final day for handing in signed syllabus forms is Friday, 9-3-10
English 12 CP
periods 3 & 6
If you missed today's "word of the day", you need to look up its definition on your own. Today's word: tenacious
Remember: final day for handing in signed syllabus forms is Friday, 9-3-10.
Also, sign up for your research paper book now, while supplies last! Students are devouring titles quickly!!
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
31 August 2010 Homework
English 10 CP
Periods 1 and 4
Have parent/guardian read and sign the course syllabus and classroom expectation form. Return to me by Friday, 9-3-2010.
Be advised that Period 1 is scheduled for a Book Talk in the Library on 9-16-2010 (Thursday/G-day). Outside Reading projects will be assigned week of 9-7-2010 and will be due on 10-18-2010 (Monday/A-day).
Period 4 is scheduled for a Book Talk in the Library on 9-7-2010 (Tuesday/D-day). Outside reading projects will be assigned week of 9-7-2010 and will be due on 10-18-2010 (Monday/D-day).
English 12 CP
Periods 3 and 6
Have parent/guardian read and sign the course syllabus and classroom expectation form. Return to me by Friday, 9-3-2010.
Be advised that you must select your 1st quarter outside reading book/research paper book ASAP! Titles are fleeing rapidly! I will assign an outside reading project for this book the week of 9-7-2010 which will be due 10-25-2010 (Monday/F-day).
Important date to remember: 9-23-2010 (Thursday/F-day) your first "Word of the Day" quiz.
Periods 1 and 4
Have parent/guardian read and sign the course syllabus and classroom expectation form. Return to me by Friday, 9-3-2010.
Be advised that Period 1 is scheduled for a Book Talk in the Library on 9-16-2010 (Thursday/G-day). Outside Reading projects will be assigned week of 9-7-2010 and will be due on 10-18-2010 (Monday/A-day).
Period 4 is scheduled for a Book Talk in the Library on 9-7-2010 (Tuesday/D-day). Outside reading projects will be assigned week of 9-7-2010 and will be due on 10-18-2010 (Monday/D-day).
English 12 CP
Periods 3 and 6
Have parent/guardian read and sign the course syllabus and classroom expectation form. Return to me by Friday, 9-3-2010.
Be advised that you must select your 1st quarter outside reading book/research paper book ASAP! Titles are fleeing rapidly! I will assign an outside reading project for this book the week of 9-7-2010 which will be due 10-25-2010 (Monday/F-day).
Important date to remember: 9-23-2010 (Thursday/F-day) your first "Word of the Day" quiz.
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