Periods 7 and 3
Grade 12
Word of the day: vapid
I distributed copies of the outline template for your research papers and discussed my expectations at length. Be mindful of the many important due dates>Tuesday 12-6-11 for outside reading assessment (to be done in class); Thursday 12-8-11 for rough drafts of thesis statement/outline/works cited page; Monday 12-19-11 for notecards/revised thesis/outline/works cited page.
I began giving notes on Medieval England and class ended with discussion of King Arthur.
Period 6
Grade 10
Read to page 231 in Unwind. Viewed photo of Polish boy and read poem. Brainstormed images and "I wonder" statements. I distributed poetry writing assignment due on Friday, 12-2.
Period 4
Grade 10
Read to page 224 in Unwind. Then, class was dismissed for assembly.
Period 1
Grade 10
Read independently before lunch. Afterwards, students copied outline from board (orientation at Auschwitz). As we read section 3 from Night, students identified and copied textual evidence of powerful images that they will use later in their poetry writing.
I hope to see everyone tomorrow...keep reading!
Wednesday, November 30, 2011
Tuesday, November 29, 2011
Sharing this poem with everyone (but especially my 10th graders as we finish our Holocaust unit) because I am so blown away by the message!
I had no time to hate, because
the grave would hinder me,
And life was not so ample I
Could finish enmity.
Nor had I time to love, but since
Some industry must be,
The little toil of love, I thought
Was large enough for me.
--Emily Dickinson
Periods 3 and 7
Grade 12
Word of the day: cacophony (n)>harsh or loud sound or noise
Collected analyses of critical essays and signed research paper contracts. We went to the library for additional research and students completed a worksheet to document their reading for today.
Periods 4 and 6
Grade 10
Read aloud from Unwind. Discussed end of Night with Period 6. Checked outlines that students had done for homework. For homework: write a paragraph on how Eliezer faced and dealt with his hopelessness.
For period 4, we read up to part 8 in Night and outlined the "falling action". For homework>finish book and outline "resolution".
Have a great night!
I had no time to hate, because
the grave would hinder me,
And life was not so ample I
Could finish enmity.
Nor had I time to love, but since
Some industry must be,
The little toil of love, I thought
Was large enough for me.
--Emily Dickinson
Periods 3 and 7
Grade 12
Word of the day: cacophony (n)>harsh or loud sound or noise
Collected analyses of critical essays and signed research paper contracts. We went to the library for additional research and students completed a worksheet to document their reading for today.
Periods 4 and 6
Grade 10
Read aloud from Unwind. Discussed end of Night with Period 6. Checked outlines that students had done for homework. For homework: write a paragraph on how Eliezer faced and dealt with his hopelessness.
For period 4, we read up to part 8 in Night and outlined the "falling action". For homework>finish book and outline "resolution".
Have a great night!
Monday, November 28, 2011
Period 1
Grade 10
Read to page 170 in Unwind. Talked about excerpt we saw from Schindler's List. Read part two in Night and continued outlining. So far, outline looks like this: B. Cattle cars 1. Crowded 2. Visions of Mrs. Schachter a. Distraught b. Yelling c. Beaten by other passengers 3. Arrival at Birkenau.
Period 3
Grade 12
Word of the day: taciturn
Distributed form to be completed tomorrow in the library. Read and reconstructed the NY Times article by R. Kennedy to model expectations for analysis paper due tomorrow. Remember: it must be typed, double spaced, Times New Roman 12 point font. Students gave me their book titles for their second quarter outside reading. Assessment is next Tuesday, 12-6. Finally, signed research paper contracts are due tomorrow. This is step one of your research paper project and counts as a test grade.
Period 7 No class on A days.
Periods 4 and 6
Grade 10
Read to page 214 in Unwind (to page 220 in period 6). Continued reading and outlining in Night. Also, completed a crossword puzzle of vocabulary words as review for a cumulative test. For homework, read assigned pages in Night and continue your outlines.
Have a good night!
Grade 10
Read to page 170 in Unwind. Talked about excerpt we saw from Schindler's List. Read part two in Night and continued outlining. So far, outline looks like this: B. Cattle cars 1. Crowded 2. Visions of Mrs. Schachter a. Distraught b. Yelling c. Beaten by other passengers 3. Arrival at Birkenau.
Period 3
Grade 12
Word of the day: taciturn
Distributed form to be completed tomorrow in the library. Read and reconstructed the NY Times article by R. Kennedy to model expectations for analysis paper due tomorrow. Remember: it must be typed, double spaced, Times New Roman 12 point font. Students gave me their book titles for their second quarter outside reading. Assessment is next Tuesday, 12-6. Finally, signed research paper contracts are due tomorrow. This is step one of your research paper project and counts as a test grade.
Period 7 No class on A days.
Periods 4 and 6
Grade 10
Read to page 214 in Unwind (to page 220 in period 6). Continued reading and outlining in Night. Also, completed a crossword puzzle of vocabulary words as review for a cumulative test. For homework, read assigned pages in Night and continue your outlines.
Have a good night!
Tuesday, November 22, 2011
Period 1
Grade 10
Read to page 160 in Unwind. I distributed this blog address to the students so you can access any missed work when you are not in class. We had a pop quiz today on a quotation from Unwind. Then, we began filling in the next big part of our outline of the book Night. So far, your outline should look like this: II. Rising Action A. "Race toward death" 1. Humiliation a. not permitted to leave their houses b. not permitted to have valuables c. must wear yellow star 2. Segregation a. two ghettos b. barbed wire c. "ruled by delusion" 3. Deportation
Homework: Continue reading your outside reading books and taking notes. Test on your books will be Monday, December 5 (less than 2 weeks!!)
Periods 4 and 6
Grade 10
Read to page 207 in Unwind (to page 216 in period 6). Discussed ways of reviewing the 100 new vocabulary words you have learned so far. Crosswords? Group stories? Pictionary? We'll see...
In period 4, read to page 82 in Night. Also, collected homework (movie responses).
Periods 3 and 7
Grade 12
Word of the day: evince (v) to show or demonstrate clearly
Distributed copies of this blog address so you guys can remain as current as possible. Also, distributed the research paper contracts -- YIKES! Please read and have your parents read all 3 pages, sign the bottom portion of page 2, and return to me by Tuesday, 11-29-11. This is the first step in your research paper project and counts as a test grade. Remember: absence does not excuse you from handing in a research paper step on time.
Finally, today was the in-class essay writing on one of The Canterbury Tales.
If I don't see you tomorrow, enjoy the PEP Rally and have a great Thanksgiving! Perhaps I'll see some of you at the game on Thursday.
Monday, November 21, 2011
21 November 2011
Periods 3 & 7
Grade 12
Word of the day: parochial (adj): limited in scope or outlook
We went to the library today to begin researching secondary sources for your research paper. Today, you were expected to identify one critical essay that you will read carefully and analyze. Thereupon, you will write a 5-6 paragraph analysis of the essay to be handed in on Tuesday, 11-29-2011.
HW: Study for essay writing tomorrow on one of the Canterbury Tales.
Period 6
Grade 10
Read aloud from Unwind.
Also read from Night almost to end of section 5.
Collected homework -- the movie responses from Last Days.
HW: Read section 6 and fill in outline labeled "III. Turning Point"
HAVE A GREAT NIGHT!
Periods 3 & 7
Grade 12
Word of the day: parochial (adj): limited in scope or outlook
We went to the library today to begin researching secondary sources for your research paper. Today, you were expected to identify one critical essay that you will read carefully and analyze. Thereupon, you will write a 5-6 paragraph analysis of the essay to be handed in on Tuesday, 11-29-2011.
HW: Study for essay writing tomorrow on one of the Canterbury Tales.
Period 6
Grade 10
Read aloud from Unwind.
Also read from Night almost to end of section 5.
Collected homework -- the movie responses from Last Days.
HW: Read section 6 and fill in outline labeled "III. Turning Point"
HAVE A GREAT NIGHT!
Friday, November 18, 2011
18 November 2011
A question to consider: "How are you tending to the emerging story of your life?" (C. Hegedus & F. Vaughan)
Periods 4 and 6
Grade 10
Read to page 202 in Unwind. Discussed observations and questions about the film Last Days. With period 4, I reviewed the series of events from section 4 of Night. We also read to page 69 (to page 72 with the period 6 class).
Homework: Write a 1-2 paragraph response to the film in which you discuss the similarities between the experiences of the film's survivors and those of Elie Wiesel.
Period 7 (no period 3 on D-days)
Word of the day: quotidian
Asked students for book titles for their second quarter reading. We de-briefed "The Wife of Bath's Tale" (in other words, we broadly analyzed it using the seven questions for reading a Canterbury Tale). I also distributed the critical analysis assignment. In the library on Monday, 11-21, I will explain exactly what you need to do. The completed assignment is due on Tuesday,11-29-2011.
*Do not forget that there is always English homework! This week-end, you ask? Yes...be sure to organize your thoughts for the essay test on Tuesday, 11-22. Continue to become scholars of your research paper books and, of course, begin your second quarter books.
Enjoy your week-end, everyone!
A question to consider: "How are you tending to the emerging story of your life?" (C. Hegedus & F. Vaughan)
Periods 4 and 6
Grade 10
Read to page 202 in Unwind. Discussed observations and questions about the film Last Days. With period 4, I reviewed the series of events from section 4 of Night. We also read to page 69 (to page 72 with the period 6 class).
Homework: Write a 1-2 paragraph response to the film in which you discuss the similarities between the experiences of the film's survivors and those of Elie Wiesel.
Period 7 (no period 3 on D-days)
Word of the day: quotidian
Asked students for book titles for their second quarter reading. We de-briefed "The Wife of Bath's Tale" (in other words, we broadly analyzed it using the seven questions for reading a Canterbury Tale). I also distributed the critical analysis assignment. In the library on Monday, 11-21, I will explain exactly what you need to do. The completed assignment is due on Tuesday,11-29-2011.
*Do not forget that there is always English homework! This week-end, you ask? Yes...be sure to organize your thoughts for the essay test on Tuesday, 11-22. Continue to become scholars of your research paper books and, of course, begin your second quarter books.
Enjoy your week-end, everyone!
Thursday, November 17, 2011
17 November 2011
Thought for the day: Plans are useless, but planning is invaluable. (Winston Churchill)
Periods 4 and 6
Grade 10
Finished watching Last Days. Tomorrow, we will talk about what we learned, and I will explain your writing assignment.
Periods 3 and 7
Grade 12
word of the day: disparage
Word quiz today in both classes. If you were absent today, you have tomorrow only to make up quiz. In period 3, we went over the seven questions for "The Wife of Bath's Tale". Students were also given a writing assignment that goes along with their first visit to the library.
In period 7, we finished "The Wife of Bath's Tale". Tomorrow, we will discuss this tale further and students will receive their writing assignment for the library visit.
Dates to remember: Monday, 11-21>to library to begin research; Tuesday, 11-22>in-class writing on one of the Canterbury Tales; Tuesday, 11-29>analysis of critical essay due; Tuesday, 12-6>in-class assessment of outside reading books.
Keep in mind that there is always homework in English! Tonight you should be reading either your research paper book or your second quarter outside reading book AND TAKING NOTES.
Hope to see you all tomorrow.
Thought for the day: Plans are useless, but planning is invaluable. (Winston Churchill)
Periods 4 and 6
Grade 10
Finished watching Last Days. Tomorrow, we will talk about what we learned, and I will explain your writing assignment.
Periods 3 and 7
Grade 12
word of the day: disparage
Word quiz today in both classes. If you were absent today, you have tomorrow only to make up quiz. In period 3, we went over the seven questions for "The Wife of Bath's Tale". Students were also given a writing assignment that goes along with their first visit to the library.
In period 7, we finished "The Wife of Bath's Tale". Tomorrow, we will discuss this tale further and students will receive their writing assignment for the library visit.
Dates to remember: Monday, 11-21>to library to begin research; Tuesday, 11-22>in-class writing on one of the Canterbury Tales; Tuesday, 11-29>analysis of critical essay due; Tuesday, 12-6>in-class assessment of outside reading books.
Keep in mind that there is always homework in English! Tonight you should be reading either your research paper book or your second quarter outside reading book AND TAKING NOTES.
Hope to see you all tomorrow.
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
16 November 2011
Periods 4 and 6
Grade 10
Read aloud from Unwind. Afterwards, the class viewed a film called The Last Days, a documentary of the Shoah (Holocaust) from the testimonies of 5 survivors, all from Hungary, who were deported to Auschwitz in 1944. Students must note 5 observations from the film that are similar to Elie Wiesel's experiences in his memoir, Night. Also, they must think of 3 questions that they might ask the survivors.
Students were reminded that they must finish their outside reading books by Monday, December 5th. There will be an in-class assessment on that day.
Periods 3 and 7
Grade 12
Word of the day: invective
Currently reading "The Wife of Bath's Tale". Reminded students of the word quiz tomorrow, Thursday, 11-17. Also, next week there will be an in-class essay writing on one of the Canterbury Tales that we have read. Students should follow the format of the 7 questions used in reading a Canterbury Tale as these will help organize their thoughts.
On Monday, the students will be visiting the library for the first time to begin research for their research papers. They will have a writing assignment to complete demonstrating their initial work at this visit.
Students were also reminded that they must choose an outside reading book soon because there will be an in-class assessment on Tuesday, 12-6.
Have a great evening!!
Periods 4 and 6
Grade 10
Read aloud from Unwind. Afterwards, the class viewed a film called The Last Days, a documentary of the Shoah (Holocaust) from the testimonies of 5 survivors, all from Hungary, who were deported to Auschwitz in 1944. Students must note 5 observations from the film that are similar to Elie Wiesel's experiences in his memoir, Night. Also, they must think of 3 questions that they might ask the survivors.
Students were reminded that they must finish their outside reading books by Monday, December 5th. There will be an in-class assessment on that day.
Periods 3 and 7
Grade 12
Word of the day: invective
Currently reading "The Wife of Bath's Tale". Reminded students of the word quiz tomorrow, Thursday, 11-17. Also, next week there will be an in-class essay writing on one of the Canterbury Tales that we have read. Students should follow the format of the 7 questions used in reading a Canterbury Tale as these will help organize their thoughts.
On Monday, the students will be visiting the library for the first time to begin research for their research papers. They will have a writing assignment to complete demonstrating their initial work at this visit.
Students were also reminded that they must choose an outside reading book soon because there will be an in-class assessment on Tuesday, 12-6.
Have a great evening!!
Tuesday, November 15, 2011
15 November 2011
Period 3
Grade 12
Word of the day: reprehensible
On Thursday, 11-17-2011, there will be a word quiz. The words in this cycle are: blasphemy/salacious/ennui/enigma/harbingers/unflappable/assuage/bellwether/blatant/absolution/
reprehensible
Today, we began reading "The Wife of Bath's Tale."
Be sure to select an outside reading book for quarter 2; you will need to have the book completed by Tuesday, December 6th.
You should also be re-reading your research paper book. First visit to the library is Monday, 11-21-2011. At this time, you will be expected to select one critical essay and write an analysis of it.
There will be an in-class essay writing on one of the three Canterbury Tales that we read in class...date to be determined but probably next Tuesday or Wednesday.
Period 7 (no class on A-days)
Period 4
Grade 10
Read to page 197 in Unwind. Discussion about bystanders and responsibility. Read article about Penn State scandal. for homework, read all of section 3 in Night (if you have not already done so).
Period 3
Grade 12
Word of the day: reprehensible
On Thursday, 11-17-2011, there will be a word quiz. The words in this cycle are: blasphemy/salacious/ennui/enigma/harbingers/unflappable/assuage/bellwether/blatant/absolution/
reprehensible
Today, we began reading "The Wife of Bath's Tale."
Be sure to select an outside reading book for quarter 2; you will need to have the book completed by Tuesday, December 6th.
You should also be re-reading your research paper book. First visit to the library is Monday, 11-21-2011. At this time, you will be expected to select one critical essay and write an analysis of it.
There will be an in-class essay writing on one of the three Canterbury Tales that we read in class...date to be determined but probably next Tuesday or Wednesday.
Period 7 (no class on A-days)
Period 4
Grade 10
Read to page 197 in Unwind. Discussion about bystanders and responsibility. Read article about Penn State scandal. for homework, read all of section 3 in Night (if you have not already done so).
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