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!
Monday, November 21, 2011
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).
Wednesday, October 5, 2011
English 12 Periods 3 & 7
5 October 2011
On Monday, 10-3-2011, students handed in the 1st drafts of their college essays. I am currently grading both these and the essays on Anglo-Saxon poetry.
As promised, below are the definitions for this cycle of words so far.
engender: (v) to cause/salubrious: (adj) favorable to health and well-being/morass: (n) a patch of low, soft, wet ground; a confusing situation in which one is entrapped/noisome: (adj) offensive or disgusting; foul-smelling; harmful/kindle: (v) to start a fire/nuance: (n) something subtle; a fine shade of meaning/bibulous: (adj) fond of or inclined to drink/belabor: (v) to work on excessively
Continue your reading and working on your projects.
On Monday, 10-3-2011, students handed in the 1st drafts of their college essays. I am currently grading both these and the essays on Anglo-Saxon poetry.
As promised, below are the definitions for this cycle of words so far.
engender: (v) to cause/salubrious: (adj) favorable to health and well-being/morass: (n) a patch of low, soft, wet ground; a confusing situation in which one is entrapped/noisome: (adj) offensive or disgusting; foul-smelling; harmful/kindle: (v) to start a fire/nuance: (n) something subtle; a fine shade of meaning/bibulous: (adj) fond of or inclined to drink/belabor: (v) to work on excessively
Continue your reading and working on your projects.
Sunday, October 2, 2011
WELCOME to the new school year 2011-2012!
GRADE 12
PERIODS 3 and 7
Senior year is a busy, defining year. We dug in immediately with vocabulary practice in the form of a word-a-day, reading Anglo-Saxon poetry, and writing interviews and essays.
We have already had two quizzes, one on 12 vocabulary words and one on the introduction to Anglo-Saxon history.
We have interviewed classmates and have written brief essays on what makes them interesting.
We read three poems -- "The Seafarer", "The Wanderer", and "The Wife's Lament". This past Wednesday, there was an in-class essay writing on the theme of exile.
Students are currently reading their research paper books. All should be taking copious notes for their later research papers. For now, students should be preparing their outside reading projects -- a theme tracking project -- which are due Thursday, 10-20-2011.
This week, NECAP exams will force a change in some daily scheduling, so please have your outside reading books with you. This way, if I am proctoring an exam during our scheduled meeting time, you will be able to get some reading done.
Also on the agenda for this week is the start to our Beowulf unit.
PERIODS 3 and 7
Senior year is a busy, defining year. We dug in immediately with vocabulary practice in the form of a word-a-day, reading Anglo-Saxon poetry, and writing interviews and essays.
We have already had two quizzes, one on 12 vocabulary words and one on the introduction to Anglo-Saxon history.
We have interviewed classmates and have written brief essays on what makes them interesting.
We read three poems -- "The Seafarer", "The Wanderer", and "The Wife's Lament". This past Wednesday, there was an in-class essay writing on the theme of exile.
Students are currently reading their research paper books. All should be taking copious notes for their later research papers. For now, students should be preparing their outside reading projects -- a theme tracking project -- which are due Thursday, 10-20-2011.
This week, NECAP exams will force a change in some daily scheduling, so please have your outside reading books with you. This way, if I am proctoring an exam during our scheduled meeting time, you will be able to get some reading done.
Also on the agenda for this week is the start to our Beowulf unit.
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