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.
Thursday, November 17, 2011
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.
WELCOME to the new school year 2011-2012!
3 October 2011
GRADE 10
PERIODS 4 and 6
At the start of each class, I read aloud to the class for 10-15 minutes. At the moment, we are reading Unwind, a book somewhat in the future about 3 teenagers running from the "Juvey cops". Each is being "unwound" for a different reason, but for all of them, the process means death.
There are 6-7 journal entries so far. I will check journals after 10 entries for a quiz grade. Expectations include the following: a. date is clearly marked/b. writing prompt has been copies into your journal/c. your response is a minimum of 3 sentences (complete sentences) and demonstrates thoughtfulness and reasonableness.
We have also had two units of vocabulary words for a total of 40 words. There have been two quizzes on these words. Unit #3 begins on Monday, 10-3-2011.
We have visited the Library and each student has begun reading a book of his own choice independently. An outside reading project has been assigned and is due on Friday, 10-21-2011.
Finally, we are working on reading informational text. Currently, we are reading about bullying in schools and debating who is responsible for kids' behavior inside and outside school.
This week is NECAP testing and STAR testing (for 9th and 10th graders) so daily schedules will be crazy!
GRADE 10
PERIODS 4 and 6
At the start of each class, I read aloud to the class for 10-15 minutes. At the moment, we are reading Unwind, a book somewhat in the future about 3 teenagers running from the "Juvey cops". Each is being "unwound" for a different reason, but for all of them, the process means death.
There are 6-7 journal entries so far. I will check journals after 10 entries for a quiz grade. Expectations include the following: a. date is clearly marked/b. writing prompt has been copies into your journal/c. your response is a minimum of 3 sentences (complete sentences) and demonstrates thoughtfulness and reasonableness.
We have also had two units of vocabulary words for a total of 40 words. There have been two quizzes on these words. Unit #3 begins on Monday, 10-3-2011.
We have visited the Library and each student has begun reading a book of his own choice independently. An outside reading project has been assigned and is due on Friday, 10-21-2011.
Finally, we are working on reading informational text. Currently, we are reading about bullying in schools and debating who is responsible for kids' behavior inside and outside school.
This week is NECAP testing and STAR testing (for 9th and 10th graders) so daily schedules will be crazy!
Tuesday, May 3, 2011
3 May 2011
English 12 CP Periods 3 & 6
Hey guys! Wow, it's been a long time. As promised, here are the twenty words to study for the word quiz this week: aviary, corpulent, invalidate, redundant, refute, acrid, charlatan, reticence, diaphanous, recount, reverent, satirical, skeptic, acrimony, amorphous, anachronistic, anomaly, antediluvian, elicit, irascible.
have a good night!
English 12 CP Periods 3 & 6
Hey guys! Wow, it's been a long time. As promised, here are the twenty words to study for the word quiz this week: aviary, corpulent, invalidate, redundant, refute, acrid, charlatan, reticence, diaphanous, recount, reverent, satirical, skeptic, acrimony, amorphous, anachronistic, anomaly, antediluvian, elicit, irascible.
have a good night!
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