IN CLASS MENUS SUPERSEDE WEB LOG MENUS
1. Units Thirteen-Fourteen Vocabulary Workshop test today, Monday, June 5
2. AP Long Form discussed; will be used for upcoming Lord of the Flies reading assignments
3. All Antigone handouts completed and submitted for credit
4. Antigone final test Tuesday or Wednesday June 6 or 7 depending on programming of classes visit to cafeteria
5. Lord of the Flies books issued to students
6. Summer Reading Choices Matrix distributed in class and choices confirmed on matrix; AP Long Form assignment reviewed and form provided
7. NO LATE WORK ACCEPTED-TURN ASSIGNMENTS IN ON TIME!
8. Reflective letters to the ninth graders this week in class; collate and organize all assignments in portfolios
9. Honors classes will meet on various days in the cafeteria for 11th grade programming by counselors: schedule is Period Six on Tuesday, June 6 and Period Four on Thursday, June 8
Sunday, June 04, 2006
Thursday, June 01, 2006
Assignment Menu Thursday, June 1, 2006 (Monday Holiday)
1. Units Thirteen-Fourteen Vocabulary Workshop due Friday, June 2; Monday, June 5 examination
2. AP Long Form discussed; will be used for upcoming Lord of the Flies reading assignments
3. Check web log for summer reading assignment list; write two choices on matrix issued in class
4. Advanced Placement preview of assignments for next year (all week in class)
5. Water Politics Research Paper (joint English and AP European History project) paper due date May 26; prompt was issued to students in class on Monday, May 8; late submission grade penalties; extensive use of quotes to fill space PROHIBITED; graphics used sparingly and do not fill space to count as text page requirement; prompt broadened on Tuesday, May 17 to include modern day Europe water conservation methodologies; papers will be scored and returned week of June 5-9
6. NO LATE WORK ACCEPTED TO END OF SEMESTER!
7. Antigone continues this week Scene Five and Exodos; handouts completed using some time in class
8. Reflective letters to the ninth graders this week in class; collate and organize all assignments in portfolios
2. AP Long Form discussed; will be used for upcoming Lord of the Flies reading assignments
3. Check web log for summer reading assignment list; write two choices on matrix issued in class
4. Advanced Placement preview of assignments for next year (all week in class)
5. Water Politics Research Paper (joint English and AP European History project) paper due date May 26; prompt was issued to students in class on Monday, May 8; late submission grade penalties; extensive use of quotes to fill space PROHIBITED; graphics used sparingly and do not fill space to count as text page requirement; prompt broadened on Tuesday, May 17 to include modern day Europe water conservation methodologies; papers will be scored and returned week of June 5-9
6. NO LATE WORK ACCEPTED TO END OF SEMESTER!
7. Antigone continues this week Scene Five and Exodos; handouts completed using some time in class
8. Reflective letters to the ninth graders this week in class; collate and organize all assignments in portfolios
Monday, May 29, 2006
Assignment Menu Tuesday, May 30, 2006 (Monday Holiday)
IN CLASS MENUS SUPERSEDE WEB LOG MENUS
1. Units Thirteen-Fourteen Vocabulary Workshop due Friday, June 2; test Monday, June 5
2. AP Long Form discussed; will be used for upcoming Lord of the Flies reading assignments
3. Check web log for summer reading assignment list; write two choices on matrix issued in class
4. Advanced Placement preview of assignments for next year (all week in class)
5. Water Politics Research Paper (joint English and AP European History project) paper due date May 26; prompt was issued to students in class on Monday, May 8; late submission grade penalties; extensive use of quotes to fill space PROHIBITED; graphics used sparingly and do not fill space to count as text page requirement; prompt broadened on Tuesday, May 17 to include modern day Europe water conservation methodologies; paper will be scored and returned by Monday, June 5
6. NO LATE WORK ACCEPTED TO END OF SEMESTER!
7. Antigone continues this week Scenes Four, Five; Ode Four and Exodos; handouts completed using some time in class
8. Reflective letters to the ninth graders this week in class; collate and organize all assignments in portfolios
1. Units Thirteen-Fourteen Vocabulary Workshop due Friday, June 2; test Monday, June 5
2. AP Long Form discussed; will be used for upcoming Lord of the Flies reading assignments
3. Check web log for summer reading assignment list; write two choices on matrix issued in class
4. Advanced Placement preview of assignments for next year (all week in class)
5. Water Politics Research Paper (joint English and AP European History project) paper due date May 26; prompt was issued to students in class on Monday, May 8; late submission grade penalties; extensive use of quotes to fill space PROHIBITED; graphics used sparingly and do not fill space to count as text page requirement; prompt broadened on Tuesday, May 17 to include modern day Europe water conservation methodologies; paper will be scored and returned by Monday, June 5
6. NO LATE WORK ACCEPTED TO END OF SEMESTER!
7. Antigone continues this week Scenes Four, Five; Ode Four and Exodos; handouts completed using some time in class
8. Reflective letters to the ninth graders this week in class; collate and organize all assignments in portfolios
Sunday, May 28, 2006
Independent Reading-Summer Choices Grade Ten
A Night to Remember Lord
Alice's Adventures in Wonderland & Through the Looking-Glass Carroll
A Separate Peace Knowles
Black Ice Cary
Hiroshima Hersey
Dune Herbert
A Summer Life Soto
The Hot Zone Preston
The House on Mango Street Cisneros
In Search of Our Mothers' Gardens Walker
The Joy Luck Club Tan
Laughing Boy La Farge
The Sound of Waves Mishima
A Tale of Two Cities Dickens
Nectar in a Sieve Markandaya
The Old Man and the Sea Hemingway
Barrio Boy Galarza
The Way to Rainy Mountain Momaday
The Perfect Storm Junger
A Raisin in the Sun Hansberry
Fallen Angels Myers
Alice's Adventures in Wonderland & Through the Looking-Glass Carroll
A Separate Peace Knowles
Black Ice Cary
Hiroshima Hersey
Dune Herbert
A Summer Life Soto
The Hot Zone Preston
The House on Mango Street Cisneros
In Search of Our Mothers' Gardens Walker
The Joy Luck Club Tan
Laughing Boy La Farge
The Sound of Waves Mishima
A Tale of Two Cities Dickens
Nectar in a Sieve Markandaya
The Old Man and the Sea Hemingway
Barrio Boy Galarza
The Way to Rainy Mountain Momaday
The Perfect Storm Junger
A Raisin in the Sun Hansberry
Fallen Angels Myers
Tuesday, May 23, 2006
Assignment Menu Wednesday, May 24, 2006
IN CLASS MENUS SUPERSEDE WEB LOG MENUS
1. Vocabulary Workshop Units Thirteen and Fourteen (both due Friday, June 2); study for these important examinations
2. All School Fair: Period Six teacher will escort you to Fair on Friday, May 26 (Shortened Day Schedule)
3. Water Cases Eight, Nine, and Ten due Thursday, May 25 (no more review questions--answer questions on quizzes for each case)
4. Portfolios (all assignments in order; all papers facing same way; initial reflective letter draft to new tenth grade class soon)
5. Water Politics Research Paper (joint English and AP European History project) paper due date May 26; prompt was issued to students in class on Monday, May 8; late submission grade penalties; extensive use of quotes to fill space PROHIBITED; graphics used sparingly and do not fill space to count as text page requirement; prompt broadened on Tuesday, May 17 to include modern day Europe water conservation methodologies; research was to have been completed no later than Friday, May 19 for writing draft this week to meet May 26 deadline
6. NO LATE WORK IS ACCEPTED AFTER FRIDAY, MAY 12; assignments will be marked “L” to denote they will not be counted
7. Antigone Scenes Three, Four, Five; Odes Three, Four, and Exodos; handouts completed using some time in class
8. Grammar-English Workshop Pages 71-72; 83-84 correspond to HRW Textbook Pages 1042 and 1044; lesson will be taught in class this week; bring texts each day for grammar and/or Antigone
9. Lord of the Flies to be issued by June 2 end of semester novel assignment; outlining the novel and final examinations include essay and multiple choice tests
1. Vocabulary Workshop Units Thirteen and Fourteen (both due Friday, June 2); study for these important examinations
2. All School Fair: Period Six teacher will escort you to Fair on Friday, May 26 (Shortened Day Schedule)
3. Water Cases Eight, Nine, and Ten due Thursday, May 25 (no more review questions--answer questions on quizzes for each case)
4. Portfolios (all assignments in order; all papers facing same way; initial reflective letter draft to new tenth grade class soon)
5. Water Politics Research Paper (joint English and AP European History project) paper due date May 26; prompt was issued to students in class on Monday, May 8; late submission grade penalties; extensive use of quotes to fill space PROHIBITED; graphics used sparingly and do not fill space to count as text page requirement; prompt broadened on Tuesday, May 17 to include modern day Europe water conservation methodologies; research was to have been completed no later than Friday, May 19 for writing draft this week to meet May 26 deadline
6. NO LATE WORK IS ACCEPTED AFTER FRIDAY, MAY 12; assignments will be marked “L” to denote they will not be counted
7. Antigone Scenes Three, Four, Five; Odes Three, Four, and Exodos; handouts completed using some time in class
8. Grammar-English Workshop Pages 71-72; 83-84 correspond to HRW Textbook Pages 1042 and 1044; lesson will be taught in class this week; bring texts each day for grammar and/or Antigone
9. Lord of the Flies to be issued by June 2 end of semester novel assignment; outlining the novel and final examinations include essay and multiple choice tests
Sunday, May 21, 2006
Assignment Menu Monday, May 22, 2006
IN CLASS MENUS SUPERSEDE WEB LOG MENUS
1. Units One-Twelve Vocabulary Workshop Cumulative Quiz today Monday, May 22; earlybirds may start on VW Units Thirteen and Fourteen (both due Friday, June 2)
2. Library Visit Research Paper Dates: Period Six-Monday, May 22; Period Four-Tuesday, May 23
3. Water Cases Six and Seven were due Friday, May 19; Water Cases Eight, Nine, and Ten due Thursday, May 25 (no more review questions--answer questions on quizzes for each case)
4. Portfolios (all assignments in order; all papers facing same way; initial reflective letter draft to new tenth grade class soon)
5. Water Politics Research Paper (joint English and AP European History project) paper due date May 26; prompt was issued to students in class on Monday, May 8; late submission grade penalties; extensive use of quotes to fill space PROHIBITED; graphics used sparingly and do not fill space to count as text page requirement; prompt broadened on Tuesday, May 17 to include modern day Europe water conservation methodologies; research was to have been completed no later than Friday, May 19 for writing draft this week to meet May 26 deadline
6. NO LATE WORK IS ACCEPTED AFTER FRIDAY, MAY 12; assignments will be marked “L” to denote they will not be counted
7. Antigone Scenes One, Two; Odes One, Two continue today, Monday, May 22 and this week Scenes Three, Four, Five; Odes Three, Four, and Exodos; handouts completed using some time in class
8. Grammar-English Workshop Pages 71-72; 83-84 correspond to HRW Textbook Pages 1042 and 1044; lesson will be taught in class this week; bring texts each day for grammar and/or Antigone
1. Units One-Twelve Vocabulary Workshop Cumulative Quiz today Monday, May 22; earlybirds may start on VW Units Thirteen and Fourteen (both due Friday, June 2)
2. Library Visit Research Paper Dates: Period Six-Monday, May 22; Period Four-Tuesday, May 23
3. Water Cases Six and Seven were due Friday, May 19; Water Cases Eight, Nine, and Ten due Thursday, May 25 (no more review questions--answer questions on quizzes for each case)
4. Portfolios (all assignments in order; all papers facing same way; initial reflective letter draft to new tenth grade class soon)
5. Water Politics Research Paper (joint English and AP European History project) paper due date May 26; prompt was issued to students in class on Monday, May 8; late submission grade penalties; extensive use of quotes to fill space PROHIBITED; graphics used sparingly and do not fill space to count as text page requirement; prompt broadened on Tuesday, May 17 to include modern day Europe water conservation methodologies; research was to have been completed no later than Friday, May 19 for writing draft this week to meet May 26 deadline
6. NO LATE WORK IS ACCEPTED AFTER FRIDAY, MAY 12; assignments will be marked “L” to denote they will not be counted
7. Antigone Scenes One, Two; Odes One, Two continue today, Monday, May 22 and this week Scenes Three, Four, Five; Odes Three, Four, and Exodos; handouts completed using some time in class
8. Grammar-English Workshop Pages 71-72; 83-84 correspond to HRW Textbook Pages 1042 and 1044; lesson will be taught in class this week; bring texts each day for grammar and/or Antigone
Wednesday, May 17, 2006
Assignment Menu Wednesday, May 17, 2006
IN CLASS MENUS SUPERSEDE WEB LOG MENUS
1. Units One-Twelve vocabulary workshop quizzes collated for study preparation
2. Vocabulary Workshop Review Ten-Twelve (138-146); Cumulative Review III (147-149) due Friday, May 19
3. Water Cases Six and Seven due Friday, May 19; no more review questions--answer questions on quizzes for each case
4. Portfolios (all assignments in order; all papers facing same way; initial reflective letter draft to new tenth grade class soon)
5. Water Politics Research Paper (joint English and AP European History project) paper due date May 26; prompt was issued to students in class on Monday, May 8; late submission grade penalties; extensive use of quotes to fill space PROHIBITED; graphics used sparingly and do not fill space to count as text page requirement; prompt broadened on Tuesday, May 17 to include modern day Europe water conservation methodologies; research should be completed no later than this Friday, May 19 for writing draft next week to meet May 26 deadline
6. NO LATE WORK ACCEPTED AFTER FRIDAY, MAY 12; assignments will be marked “L” to denote they will not be counted
7. Antigone Scenes One, Two; Odes One, Two continue today, Wednesday, May 17 and next week Scenes Three, Four, Five; Odes Three, Four, and Exodos
1. Units One-Twelve vocabulary workshop quizzes collated for study preparation
2. Vocabulary Workshop Review Ten-Twelve (138-146); Cumulative Review III (147-149) due Friday, May 19
3. Water Cases Six and Seven due Friday, May 19; no more review questions--answer questions on quizzes for each case
4. Portfolios (all assignments in order; all papers facing same way; initial reflective letter draft to new tenth grade class soon)
5. Water Politics Research Paper (joint English and AP European History project) paper due date May 26; prompt was issued to students in class on Monday, May 8; late submission grade penalties; extensive use of quotes to fill space PROHIBITED; graphics used sparingly and do not fill space to count as text page requirement; prompt broadened on Tuesday, May 17 to include modern day Europe water conservation methodologies; research should be completed no later than this Friday, May 19 for writing draft next week to meet May 26 deadline
6. NO LATE WORK ACCEPTED AFTER FRIDAY, MAY 12; assignments will be marked “L” to denote they will not be counted
7. Antigone Scenes One, Two; Odes One, Two continue today, Wednesday, May 17 and next week Scenes Three, Four, Five; Odes Three, Four, and Exodos
Sunday, May 14, 2006
Assignment Menu Monday, May 15, 2006
IN CLASS MENUS SUPERSEDE WEB LOG MENUS
1. Units One-Twelve vocabulary workshop quizzes collated for study preparation
2. Review Ten-Twelve (138-146); Cumulative Review III (147-149) due Friday, May 19
3. Water Cases Four-Five were due Friday, May 12 (review questions; no need to copy question-incorporate question into answer); Cases Six and Seven to be assigned today, Monday, May 15; due Friday, May 19
4. Response to Literature Periodic Assessment make-ups for students who have been absent
5. Water Politics Research Paper (joint English and AP European History project) paper due date May 26; prompt was issued to students in class on Monday, May 8; late submission grade penalties; extensive use of quotes to fill space PROHIBITED; graphics used sparingly and do not fill space to count as text page requirement
6. NO LATE WORK ACCEPTED AFTER FRIDAY, MAY 12; assignments will be marked “L” to denote they will not be counted
7. Antigone continues today, Monday, May 15 and next week after CST examinations
1. Units One-Twelve vocabulary workshop quizzes collated for study preparation
2. Review Ten-Twelve (138-146); Cumulative Review III (147-149) due Friday, May 19
3. Water Cases Four-Five were due Friday, May 12 (review questions; no need to copy question-incorporate question into answer); Cases Six and Seven to be assigned today, Monday, May 15; due Friday, May 19
4. Response to Literature Periodic Assessment make-ups for students who have been absent
5. Water Politics Research Paper (joint English and AP European History project) paper due date May 26; prompt was issued to students in class on Monday, May 8; late submission grade penalties; extensive use of quotes to fill space PROHIBITED; graphics used sparingly and do not fill space to count as text page requirement
6. NO LATE WORK ACCEPTED AFTER FRIDAY, MAY 12; assignments will be marked “L” to denote they will not be counted
7. Antigone continues today, Monday, May 15 and next week after CST examinations
Wednesday, May 10, 2006
Assignment Menu Wednesday, May 10, 2006
In Class Menus Supersede Web Log Menus
1. NO LATE WORK ACCEPTED AFTER FRIDAY, MAY 12
2. Units Eleven-Twelve Vocabulary Workshop Tests on Thursday, May 11 (answers from lessons discussed in class Wednesday in preparation for test; staple workshop assignments to tests)
3. Water Cases Four-Five were due Friday, May 5 (review questions; no need to copy question-incorporate question into answer); Cases Six and Seven to be assigned and due Friday, May 12 (tests on each Water Politics Case in class various dates)
4. Response to Literature Periodic Assessment Window makeups on Wednesday, May 10 and Thursday, May 11
5. English Workshop Pages 73-74; 89-90 due Friday, May 12, 2006; in class grammar HRW textbook pages 89; 586; 1042; 1046 throughout week of May 8-12 (textbooks due in class today, Wednesday and Thursday, May 10-11)
6. Water Politics Research Paper (joint English and AP European History project) paper due date May 26; prompt was issued to students in class on Monday, May 8; late submission grade penalities; extensive use of quotes to fill space PROHIBITED; graphics used sparingly and do not fill space to count as text page requirement
7. CST in-class practice sessions continue Tuesdays-Thursdays; CST Exam week of May 15-19 (Tuesday-Friday)
8. Words 61-75 Literary Terms test is rescheduled to Thursday, May 11 in class (additional five words to end of entries has been added; study fifteen words, not ten)
9. Accelerated Reader Quiz and/or Dialectical Journal Essays were due Monday, May 1; late submissions incur grade penalty
10.Julius Caesar soliloquies (oral presentations) to be scheduled after Periodic Assessments are completed
11.Caesar essays are scored by gomyaccess.com pilot prompt holistic scoring and will be returned to students
1. NO LATE WORK ACCEPTED AFTER FRIDAY, MAY 12
2. Units Eleven-Twelve Vocabulary Workshop Tests on Thursday, May 11 (answers from lessons discussed in class Wednesday in preparation for test; staple workshop assignments to tests)
3. Water Cases Four-Five were due Friday, May 5 (review questions; no need to copy question-incorporate question into answer); Cases Six and Seven to be assigned and due Friday, May 12 (tests on each Water Politics Case in class various dates)
4. Response to Literature Periodic Assessment Window makeups on Wednesday, May 10 and Thursday, May 11
5. English Workshop Pages 73-74; 89-90 due Friday, May 12, 2006; in class grammar HRW textbook pages 89; 586; 1042; 1046 throughout week of May 8-12 (textbooks due in class today, Wednesday and Thursday, May 10-11)
6. Water Politics Research Paper (joint English and AP European History project) paper due date May 26; prompt was issued to students in class on Monday, May 8; late submission grade penalities; extensive use of quotes to fill space PROHIBITED; graphics used sparingly and do not fill space to count as text page requirement
7. CST in-class practice sessions continue Tuesdays-Thursdays; CST Exam week of May 15-19 (Tuesday-Friday)
8. Words 61-75 Literary Terms test is rescheduled to Thursday, May 11 in class (additional five words to end of entries has been added; study fifteen words, not ten)
9. Accelerated Reader Quiz and/or Dialectical Journal Essays were due Monday, May 1; late submissions incur grade penalty
10.Julius Caesar soliloquies (oral presentations) to be scheduled after Periodic Assessments are completed
11.Caesar essays are scored by gomyaccess.com pilot prompt holistic scoring and will be returned to students
Monday, May 08, 2006
Water Conservation Research Paper Prompt-2006 Carmicle-Fitzpatrick Honors English Ten/AP European History
California State Content Standards:
Writing 1.6 Develop presentations by using clear research questions and creative and critical research strategies
Writing 1.7 Use systematic strategies to organize and record information
Writing 2.3 Write expository compositions, including analytical essays and research reports
Directions:
1. Research Paper text must be six to eight pages in length; outline page (sentence outline) and works cited page are mandatory and NOT counted in required length; a minimum of one embedded citation per paragraph is required; research paper must have a creative title page formatted correctly and a blank end page; use twelve point type and acceptable standard font; use pagination and spell-grammar check features available in word processing programs BEFORE printing; prewriting is required and should be paper clipped, not stapled, to final draft
2. Due Date: One collated stapled copy of paper to Mr. Carmicle no later than Friday, May 26, 2006; late papers will be penalized by one letter grade for each day late
3. Although some library dates will be provided by teacher co-sponsors Mr. Fitzpatrick and Mr. Carmicle, research time for this paper must be planned by you to complete this assignment by due date
Prompt:
During the 20th century, Europe developed new ideas and innovations that altered the use of water on the continent. Today, through trial and error, California has also improved its methods for conserving water.
In a well-developed, thoroughly documented research paper, explain how the Europeans improved and conserved water in the 20th century. Explain the similarities and differences between the methods Europeans used to improve and conserve water and the methods used to improve and conserve water in California today. Draw conclusions about how water consumers might be affected if 20th century European water usage was applied to the use of water in modern day California.
Writing 1.6 Develop presentations by using clear research questions and creative and critical research strategies
Writing 1.7 Use systematic strategies to organize and record information
Writing 2.3 Write expository compositions, including analytical essays and research reports
Directions:
1. Research Paper text must be six to eight pages in length; outline page (sentence outline) and works cited page are mandatory and NOT counted in required length; a minimum of one embedded citation per paragraph is required; research paper must have a creative title page formatted correctly and a blank end page; use twelve point type and acceptable standard font; use pagination and spell-grammar check features available in word processing programs BEFORE printing; prewriting is required and should be paper clipped, not stapled, to final draft
2. Due Date: One collated stapled copy of paper to Mr. Carmicle no later than Friday, May 26, 2006; late papers will be penalized by one letter grade for each day late
3. Although some library dates will be provided by teacher co-sponsors Mr. Fitzpatrick and Mr. Carmicle, research time for this paper must be planned by you to complete this assignment by due date
Prompt:
During the 20th century, Europe developed new ideas and innovations that altered the use of water on the continent. Today, through trial and error, California has also improved its methods for conserving water.
In a well-developed, thoroughly documented research paper, explain how the Europeans improved and conserved water in the 20th century. Explain the similarities and differences between the methods Europeans used to improve and conserve water and the methods used to improve and conserve water in California today. Draw conclusions about how water consumers might be affected if 20th century European water usage was applied to the use of water in modern day California.
Sunday, May 07, 2006
Assignment Menu Monday, May 8, 2006
In Class Menus Supersede Web Log Menus
1. Vantage Lab today Monday, and tomorrow, Tuesday (shortened day), May 8-9 for completion of Caesar Funeral Speech essays scored with literary six point rubric
2. Units Eleven-Twelve Vocabulary Workshop Tests on Wednesday, May 10; staple workshop assignments to tests
3. Water Cases Four-Five were due Friday, May 5 (review questions; no need to copy question-incorporate question into answer); Cases Six and Seven to be assigned today, Monday, May 8; due Friday, May 12
4. Response to Literature Periodic Assessment Window Thursday, May 4 and Friday, May 5; makeups on Wednesday, May 10
5. English Workshop Pages 73-74; 89-90 due Friday, May 12, 2006; in class grammar HRW textbook pages 89; 586; 1042; 1046 throughout week of May 8-12
6. Water Politics Research Paper (joint English and AP European History project) paper due date May 26; prompt issued to students in class on Monday, May 8
7. CST in-class practice sessions continue Tuesdays-Thursdays; CST Exam week of May 15-19 (Tuesday-Friday)
8. Words 61-70 Literary Terms test is rescheduled to Wednesday, May 10 in class
9. Accelerated Reader Quiz and/or Dialectical Journal Essays were due Monday, May 1; late submissions incur grade penalty
10.Julius Caesar soliloquies (oral presentations) to be scheduled after Periodic Assessments are completed
1. Vantage Lab today Monday, and tomorrow, Tuesday (shortened day), May 8-9 for completion of Caesar Funeral Speech essays scored with literary six point rubric
2. Units Eleven-Twelve Vocabulary Workshop Tests on Wednesday, May 10; staple workshop assignments to tests
3. Water Cases Four-Five were due Friday, May 5 (review questions; no need to copy question-incorporate question into answer); Cases Six and Seven to be assigned today, Monday, May 8; due Friday, May 12
4. Response to Literature Periodic Assessment Window Thursday, May 4 and Friday, May 5; makeups on Wednesday, May 10
5. English Workshop Pages 73-74; 89-90 due Friday, May 12, 2006; in class grammar HRW textbook pages 89; 586; 1042; 1046 throughout week of May 8-12
6. Water Politics Research Paper (joint English and AP European History project) paper due date May 26; prompt issued to students in class on Monday, May 8
7. CST in-class practice sessions continue Tuesdays-Thursdays; CST Exam week of May 15-19 (Tuesday-Friday)
8. Words 61-70 Literary Terms test is rescheduled to Wednesday, May 10 in class
9. Accelerated Reader Quiz and/or Dialectical Journal Essays were due Monday, May 1; late submissions incur grade penalty
10.Julius Caesar soliloquies (oral presentations) to be scheduled after Periodic Assessments are completed
Wednesday, May 03, 2006
Assignment Menu Wednesday, May 3, 2006
In Class Menus Supersede Web Log Menus
1. Vantage Lab today Wednesday, May 3 for completion of Julius Caesar funeral speeches essay; scored with rubric
2. Units Eleven-Twelve Vocabulary Workshop due Friday, May 5
3. Water Cases Four-Five due Friday, May 5 (review questions; no need to copy question-incorporate question into answer)
4. Response to Literature Periodic Assessment Window Thursday, May 4 and Friday, May 5
5. PHBAO Night Thursday, May 4 (invite parents; updated midterm progress reports distributed Thursday and Friday)
6. Water Politics Research Paper (joint English and AP European History project) paper due dates TBA; prompt forthcoming
7. CST in-class practice sessions continue Tuesdays-Thursdays
8. Words 61-70 Literary Terms test scheduled for Monday, May 8
9. Accelerated Reader Quiz and/or Dialectical Journal Essays were due Monday, May 1; late submissions incur grade penalty
10.Julius Caesar soliloquies (oral presentations) to be scheduled after Periodic Assessments are completed
1. Vantage Lab today Wednesday, May 3 for completion of Julius Caesar funeral speeches essay; scored with rubric
2. Units Eleven-Twelve Vocabulary Workshop due Friday, May 5
3. Water Cases Four-Five due Friday, May 5 (review questions; no need to copy question-incorporate question into answer)
4. Response to Literature Periodic Assessment Window Thursday, May 4 and Friday, May 5
5. PHBAO Night Thursday, May 4 (invite parents; updated midterm progress reports distributed Thursday and Friday)
6. Water Politics Research Paper (joint English and AP European History project) paper due dates TBA; prompt forthcoming
7. CST in-class practice sessions continue Tuesdays-Thursdays
8. Words 61-70 Literary Terms test scheduled for Monday, May 8
9. Accelerated Reader Quiz and/or Dialectical Journal Essays were due Monday, May 1; late submissions incur grade penalty
10.Julius Caesar soliloquies (oral presentations) to be scheduled after Periodic Assessments are completed
Monday, May 01, 2006
Assignment Menu Monday, May 1, 2006
IN CLASS MENUS SUPERSEDE WEB LOG MENUS
1. Vantage Lab for Caesar Funeral Speech Essay on gomyaccess.com Tuesday/Wednesday, May 2-3 ( Bring Prewriting Notes)
2. Water Cases Four-Five due by Friday, May 5
3. Words 51-60 Literary Terms Test Today, Monday, May 1
4. Units Eleven and Twelve Vocabulary Workshop due by Friday, May 5
5. Caesar Final Objective Examination in class today, Monday, May 1
6. CST Practice continues Tuesdays and Thursdays
7. Periodic Assessment-Response to Literature in class Thursday/Friday, May 4-5
8. Water Politics Research Paper prompt provided in class this week; paper due date TBA
9. Accelerated Reader or Essays on Dialectical Journals due today, Monday, May 1
10.All Caesar assignments (selection tests and graphic organizers) to be scored in class Monday-Tuesday, May 8-9
11.English Workshop Pages 177-178; 291-292 due Monday, May 1, 2006
1. Vantage Lab for Caesar Funeral Speech Essay on gomyaccess.com Tuesday/Wednesday, May 2-3 ( Bring Prewriting Notes)
2. Water Cases Four-Five due by Friday, May 5
3. Words 51-60 Literary Terms Test Today, Monday, May 1
4. Units Eleven and Twelve Vocabulary Workshop due by Friday, May 5
5. Caesar Final Objective Examination in class today, Monday, May 1
6. CST Practice continues Tuesdays and Thursdays
7. Periodic Assessment-Response to Literature in class Thursday/Friday, May 4-5
8. Water Politics Research Paper prompt provided in class this week; paper due date TBA
9. Accelerated Reader or Essays on Dialectical Journals due today, Monday, May 1
10.All Caesar assignments (selection tests and graphic organizers) to be scored in class Monday-Tuesday, May 8-9
11.English Workshop Pages 177-178; 291-292 due Monday, May 1, 2006
Wednesday, April 26, 2006
Assignment Menu Wednesday April 26, 2006
THIS TENTATIVE POST WILL BE UPDATED (in necessary) BY THE IN-CLASS ASSIGNMENT MENU DISTRIBUTED ON WEDNESDAY, APRIL 26
1. Julius Caesar Act V and What Happens In Act V due Wednesday, April 26; Final Exam on Julius Caesar on Friday, April 28
2. Response to Literature Periodic Assessment (Week of May 1-5); Good Luck!
3. Grammar Wednesday-Friday April 26-28; HRW Text Pages 1040-1041; 1043; 1052; English Workshop Pages 81-82; 177-178; 291-292 due Monday, May 1, 2006
4. Literary Terms 51-60 Test Monday, May 1
5. Accelerated Reader or Essays on Dialectical Journals due Monday, May 1 (original deadline was extended by one week)
6. All Caesar assignments (selection tests and graphic organizers) to be scored in class Wednesday-Friday, April 26-28
7. Response to Literature Essays (two copies for triad members) on Upton Sinclair’s The Jungle scored and returned to students by Monday, April 24
8. Common Assessment-The Play (Vantage Writing Lab) Prompt on gomayaccess.com; lab visit scheduled on Tuesday/Wednesday May 2 and 3
9. Unit Tests on Cases Two (Period Four) and Three (Period Six) in class on Friday, April 28; Water Conservation (Water Politics) Research Paper Writing Workshop (to be assigned); Water Cases Four and Five both due on Tuesday, May 2 (Periods Four/Six)
10.Julius Caesar 1953 MGM Film-screened in class on Thursday-Friday, April 27-28
1. Julius Caesar Act V and What Happens In Act V due Wednesday, April 26; Final Exam on Julius Caesar on Friday, April 28
2. Response to Literature Periodic Assessment (Week of May 1-5); Good Luck!
3. Grammar Wednesday-Friday April 26-28; HRW Text Pages 1040-1041; 1043; 1052; English Workshop Pages 81-82; 177-178; 291-292 due Monday, May 1, 2006
4. Literary Terms 51-60 Test Monday, May 1
5. Accelerated Reader or Essays on Dialectical Journals due Monday, May 1 (original deadline was extended by one week)
6. All Caesar assignments (selection tests and graphic organizers) to be scored in class Wednesday-Friday, April 26-28
7. Response to Literature Essays (two copies for triad members) on Upton Sinclair’s The Jungle scored and returned to students by Monday, April 24
8. Common Assessment-The Play (Vantage Writing Lab) Prompt on gomayaccess.com; lab visit scheduled on Tuesday/Wednesday May 2 and 3
9. Unit Tests on Cases Two (Period Four) and Three (Period Six) in class on Friday, April 28; Water Conservation (Water Politics) Research Paper Writing Workshop (to be assigned); Water Cases Four and Five both due on Tuesday, May 2 (Periods Four/Six)
10.Julius Caesar 1953 MGM Film-screened in class on Thursday-Friday, April 27-28
Sunday, April 23, 2006
Assignment Menu Monday, April 24, 2006
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1. Julius Caesar Act V and What Happens In Act V due Wednesday, April 26; Final Exam on Julius Caesar on Friday, April 28
2. Unit Ten “Level E” Vocabulary Test Monday, April 24
3. Grammar Wednesday-Friday April 26-28; HRW Text Pages 1040-1041; 1043; 1052; English Workshop Pages 81-82; 177-178; 291-292 due Monday, May 1, 2006
4. Literary Terms 41-50 Test Monday, April 24
5. Accelerated Reader or Essays on Dialectical Journals due Monday, April 24; this original deadline has been extended one week to Monday, May 1
6. Response to Literature practice exam in class Monday and Tuesday, April 24, 25 (no textbooks necessary in class)(bring textbooks on Wednesday for grammar assignments)
7. Response to Literature Essays (two copies for triad members) on Upton Sinclair’s The Jungle scored and returned to students by Monday, April 24
8. Common Assessment-The Play (Vantage Writing Lab) Prompt on gomayaccess.com; lab visit scheduled on Tuesday/Wednesday May 2 and 3
9. Unit Tests on Cases Two (Period Four) and Three (Period Six) in class on Monday, April 24; Water Conservation (Water Politics) Research Paper Writing Workshop (to be assigned); Water Cases Four and Five both due on Monday, April 24 (Periods Four/Six)
1. Julius Caesar Act V and What Happens In Act V due Wednesday, April 26; Final Exam on Julius Caesar on Friday, April 28
2. Unit Ten “Level E” Vocabulary Test Monday, April 24
3. Grammar Wednesday-Friday April 26-28; HRW Text Pages 1040-1041; 1043; 1052; English Workshop Pages 81-82; 177-178; 291-292 due Monday, May 1, 2006
4. Literary Terms 41-50 Test Monday, April 24
5. Accelerated Reader or Essays on Dialectical Journals due Monday, April 24; this original deadline has been extended one week to Monday, May 1
6. Response to Literature practice exam in class Monday and Tuesday, April 24, 25 (no textbooks necessary in class)(bring textbooks on Wednesday for grammar assignments)
7. Response to Literature Essays (two copies for triad members) on Upton Sinclair’s The Jungle scored and returned to students by Monday, April 24
8. Common Assessment-The Play (Vantage Writing Lab) Prompt on gomayaccess.com; lab visit scheduled on Tuesday/Wednesday May 2 and 3
9. Unit Tests on Cases Two (Period Four) and Three (Period Six) in class on Monday, April 24; Water Conservation (Water Politics) Research Paper Writing Workshop (to be assigned); Water Cases Four and Five both due on Monday, April 24 (Periods Four/Six)
Wednesday, April 19, 2006
Assignment Menu Wednesday, April 19, 2006
1. All Caesar handouts (Acts I-IV) completed and due by Friday, April 21
2. Vocabulary Workshop Unit Ten due Friday, April 21; test on Monday, April 24
3. Literary Terms 41-50 (meter-personification) Test Monday, April 24
4. Water Cases Four and Five assigned to Periods Four and Six; due Monday, April 24
5. CST Practice (Tuesday and Thursday dispatches)
6. Textbook Checks (various days)
7. Upton Sinclair’s The Jungle excerpt response to literature essays (triads) due Friday, April 21
8. Common Assessment-Mark Antony’s Funeral Speech in Vantage Lab-date to be announced
9. Julius Caesar Act V to be completed by end of week; What Happens in Act V and Act V Selection Test due by end of class Friday, April 21
10.Water Conservation (Water Politics) Research Paper Writing Workshop (to be assigned)
11.Accelerated Reader Tests or Essays on Dialectical Journals due by Monday, April 24
2. Vocabulary Workshop Unit Ten due Friday, April 21; test on Monday, April 24
3. Literary Terms 41-50 (meter-personification) Test Monday, April 24
4. Water Cases Four and Five assigned to Periods Four and Six; due Monday, April 24
5. CST Practice (Tuesday and Thursday dispatches)
6. Textbook Checks (various days)
7. Upton Sinclair’s The Jungle excerpt response to literature essays (triads) due Friday, April 21
8. Common Assessment-Mark Antony’s Funeral Speech in Vantage Lab-date to be announced
9. Julius Caesar Act V to be completed by end of week; What Happens in Act V and Act V Selection Test due by end of class Friday, April 21
10.Water Conservation (Water Politics) Research Paper Writing Workshop (to be assigned)
11.Accelerated Reader Tests or Essays on Dialectical Journals due by Monday, April 24
Monday, April 17, 2006
Assignment Menu Monday, April 17, 2006
1. Julius Caesar Act IV and What Happens In Act IV handout completed
2. Unit Ten “Level E” Vocabulary (Pages 117-123 Due Friday, April 21); Test Monday, April 24
3. Vocabulary Workshop Cumulative Review (Pages 114-116) due Tuesday, April 18; Test on Wednesday, April 19
4. Literary Terms 31-40 Test Monday, April 17
5. Accelerated Reader or Essays on Dialectical Journals due Monday, April 24
6. Hollywood High School Library Book Fair, Monday, April 17
7. Response to Literature Essays (two copies for triad members) on Upton Sinclair’s The Jungle excerpt due today, Monday, April 17
8.Common Assessment-The Play (Vantage Writing Lab) to be assigned and scheduled
9.Water Politics Project Case Two (Period Four) and Case Three (Period Six) due Monday, April 17; Unit Tests on Cases Two and Three in class Monday, April 17
2. Unit Ten “Level E” Vocabulary (Pages 117-123 Due Friday, April 21); Test Monday, April 24
3. Vocabulary Workshop Cumulative Review (Pages 114-116) due Tuesday, April 18; Test on Wednesday, April 19
4. Literary Terms 31-40 Test Monday, April 17
5. Accelerated Reader or Essays on Dialectical Journals due Monday, April 24
6. Hollywood High School Library Book Fair, Monday, April 17
7. Response to Literature Essays (two copies for triad members) on Upton Sinclair’s The Jungle excerpt due today, Monday, April 17
8.Common Assessment-The Play (Vantage Writing Lab) to be assigned and scheduled
9.Water Politics Project Case Two (Period Four) and Case Three (Period Six) due Monday, April 17; Unit Tests on Cases Two and Three in class Monday, April 17
Thursday, April 13, 2006
Assignment Menu Wednesday, April 12, 2006
1. All Caesar handouts completed and due by Friday, April 14
2. Vocabulary Workshop Review Units Seven-Nine (pages 105-113) due Friday, April 14; test in class on Monday, April 17
3. Literary Terms 31-40 Test Monday, April 17
4. English Workshop Pages 125-126; 169-170 due Friday, April 14; Corrected work on Friday, April 14 (Periods Four/Six)
5. CST Practice (Tuesday and Thursday dispatches)
6. Textbook Checks (various days)
7. Water Politics project Case Three due Monday, April 17 (Period Six only)
8. Water Politics project Case Two due Monday, April 17 (Period Four only)
9. Response to Literature Essay Practice (Booklet and Prompt issued Friday, April 14); Two Essays (triads) due Monday, 4/17
10.Research Paper Writing Workshop (to be assigned)
2. Vocabulary Workshop Review Units Seven-Nine (pages 105-113) due Friday, April 14; test in class on Monday, April 17
3. Literary Terms 31-40 Test Monday, April 17
4. English Workshop Pages 125-126; 169-170 due Friday, April 14; Corrected work on Friday, April 14 (Periods Four/Six)
5. CST Practice (Tuesday and Thursday dispatches)
6. Textbook Checks (various days)
7. Water Politics project Case Three due Monday, April 17 (Period Six only)
8. Water Politics project Case Two due Monday, April 17 (Period Four only)
9. Response to Literature Essay Practice (Booklet and Prompt issued Friday, April 14); Two Essays (triads) due Monday, 4/17
10.Research Paper Writing Workshop (to be assigned)
Monday, April 10, 2006
Assignment Menu Monday, April 10, 2006
1. Julius Caesar Act II and What Happens In Act II handout completed
2. Unit Nine “Level E” Vocabulary Test Monday, April 10
3. Vocabulary Workshop Review Units Seven-Nine (pages 105-113) due Friday, April 14
4. Literary Terms 21-30 Test Monday, April 10
5. Periodic Assessment makeups due no later than Tuesday, April 11
6. Julius Caesar graphic organizer, vocabulary, and grammar component due Monday, April 10
7. English Workshop Pages 125-126; 169-170 due Friday, April 14
8. CST Practice (Tuesday and Thursday dispatches)
9. Conjunctions, Interjections and Clauses Grammar in class this week
10.Textbook Checks (various days)
11.“Time” Expository Essays returned Monday, April 3
12.Water Politics project-video and Case Two due Wednesday, April 12
2. Unit Nine “Level E” Vocabulary Test Monday, April 10
3. Vocabulary Workshop Review Units Seven-Nine (pages 105-113) due Friday, April 14
4. Literary Terms 21-30 Test Monday, April 10
5. Periodic Assessment makeups due no later than Tuesday, April 11
6. Julius Caesar graphic organizer, vocabulary, and grammar component due Monday, April 10
7. English Workshop Pages 125-126; 169-170 due Friday, April 14
8. CST Practice (Tuesday and Thursday dispatches)
9. Conjunctions, Interjections and Clauses Grammar in class this week
10.Textbook Checks (various days)
11.“Time” Expository Essays returned Monday, April 3
12.Water Politics project-video and Case Two due Wednesday, April 12
Wednesday, April 05, 2006
Assignment Menu Wednesday, April 5, 2006
1. Julius Caesar Act II, Scenes 1, 2 and "What Happens in Act II" handout completed in triads
2. Unit Nine, Level "E" Workshop completed by Friday, April 7; Unit Nine Vocabulary Test on Monday
3. Grammar-Tense Consistency Quiz on Wednesday, April 5; Active-Passive Voice English Workshop 231-232 due Friday
4. CST Practice-Tuesdays and Thursdays
5. Water Politics-Case II due Monday, April 10
6. Literary Terms Quiz (Words 21-30) on Friday, April 7
7. Makeups for Expository Periodic Assessments on Friday, April 7
8. Complete Act II Test on Julius Caesar in class with triads
2. Unit Nine, Level "E" Workshop completed by Friday, April 7; Unit Nine Vocabulary Test on Monday
3. Grammar-Tense Consistency Quiz on Wednesday, April 5; Active-Passive Voice English Workshop 231-232 due Friday
4. CST Practice-Tuesdays and Thursdays
5. Water Politics-Case II due Monday, April 10
6. Literary Terms Quiz (Words 21-30) on Friday, April 7
7. Makeups for Expository Periodic Assessments on Friday, April 7
8. Complete Act II Test on Julius Caesar in class with triads
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