POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
In-class assignments and class updates trump published blogs.
Monday
1. Meet in Vantage Writing Lab (Room 701) to compose Secondary Periodic Assessment Culminating Essay on To Kill A Mockingbird
2. Classroom textbook returns are complete; return any textbooks on your own to textbook room and obtain a receipt
Tuesday
1. FINALS SCHEDULE-PERIOD FIVE MEET IN VANTAGE LAB FOR SEMESTER REFLECTION ESSAY
2. Return any textbooks on your own to textbook room and obtain a receipt
Wednesday
1. FINALS SCHEDULE-PERIOD FIVE AND SIX DO NOT MEET TODAY
2. Return any textbooks on your own to textbook room and obtain a receipt
Thursday
1. FINALS SCHEDULE-PERIOD SIX MEET IN VANTAGE LAB FOR SEMESTER REFLECTION ESSAY
2. Return any textbooks on your own to textbook room and obtain a receipt
Friday-Last Day of School
1. Portfolio organization
2. Preview of Grade Eleven syllabi
Saturday, June 21, 2008
Saturday, June 14, 2008
STUDYPATH June 16-20, 2008
POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
In-class assignments and class updates trump published blogs.
Monday
1. To Kill A Mockingbird five talking points per chapter; chapters twenty-seven through thirty-one due in class for Tuesday discussion
2. Secondary Periodic Assessment-Day Two
3. Vocabulary textbook due date in class to be announced
4. To Kill A Mockingbird film screening dates to be announced
Tuesday
1. To Kill A Mockingbird class discussion and unit architecture
2. Video clip of To Kill A Mockingbird
Wednesday
1. Vantage Writing Lab date to be announced for final essay from To Kill A Mockingbird
2. Prewriting for To Kill A Mockingbird due in class today
Thursday
1. Vocabulary Final Mastery Test in class; book is required
2. Semester Reflection prewriting in class
Friday
1. Vocabulary Final Mastery Test administered; exam is not open book
2. Weekend assignments to be announced
3. Finals Schedule for Period Five: Tuesday and Period Six: Thursday
In-class assignments and class updates trump published blogs.
Monday
1. To Kill A Mockingbird five talking points per chapter; chapters twenty-seven through thirty-one due in class for Tuesday discussion
2. Secondary Periodic Assessment-Day Two
3. Vocabulary textbook due date in class to be announced
4. To Kill A Mockingbird film screening dates to be announced
Tuesday
1. To Kill A Mockingbird class discussion and unit architecture
2. Video clip of To Kill A Mockingbird
Wednesday
1. Vantage Writing Lab date to be announced for final essay from To Kill A Mockingbird
2. Prewriting for To Kill A Mockingbird due in class today
Thursday
1. Vocabulary Final Mastery Test in class; book is required
2. Semester Reflection prewriting in class
Friday
1. Vocabulary Final Mastery Test administered; exam is not open book
2. Weekend assignments to be announced
3. Finals Schedule for Period Five: Tuesday and Period Six: Thursday
Sunday, June 08, 2008
STUDYPATH June 9-13, 2008
POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
In-class assignments and class updates trump published blogs.
Monday
1. Vocabulary book required in class for Units Thirteen-Fifteen review
2. To Kill A Mockingbird talking points due today for Chapters Twenty-Two/Twenty-Six--find and briefly analyze one transition, one example of diction, imagery, alliteration, tone, onomatopoeia, figurative language (simile, metaphor), conflict, and symbolism (ten total answers)
3. Grammar assignment in class
Tuesday (Shortened Day)
1. Vocabulary work continues in class; bring vocabulary book
2. Grammar assignment in class
3. Secondary Periodic Assessment practice (literary analysis)
Wednesday
1. Secondary Periodic Assessment practice (literary analysis)
2. Grammar assignment in class
Thursday
1. Chapters Twenty-Two/Twenty Six class discussion for To Kill A Mockingbird
2. Secondary Periodic Assessment practice (literary analysis)
Friday
1. To Kill A Mockingbird literary analysis assignment
2. Secondary Periodic Assessment practice (literary analysis)
In-class assignments and class updates trump published blogs.
Monday
1. Vocabulary book required in class for Units Thirteen-Fifteen review
2. To Kill A Mockingbird talking points due today for Chapters Twenty-Two/Twenty-Six--find and briefly analyze one transition, one example of diction, imagery, alliteration, tone, onomatopoeia, figurative language (simile, metaphor), conflict, and symbolism (ten total answers)
3. Grammar assignment in class
Tuesday (Shortened Day)
1. Vocabulary work continues in class; bring vocabulary book
2. Grammar assignment in class
3. Secondary Periodic Assessment practice (literary analysis)
Wednesday
1. Secondary Periodic Assessment practice (literary analysis)
2. Grammar assignment in class
Thursday
1. Chapters Twenty-Two/Twenty Six class discussion for To Kill A Mockingbird
2. Secondary Periodic Assessment practice (literary analysis)
Friday
1. To Kill A Mockingbird literary analysis assignment
2. Secondary Periodic Assessment practice (literary analysis)
Sunday, June 01, 2008
STUDYPATH June 2-6, 2008
POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
In-class assignments and class updates trump published blogs.
Monday
1. Vocabulary Unit Fifteen will be completed in class; textbooks are required
2. To Kill A Mockingbird Chapters Sixteen through Twenty-One are due today; five talking points per chapter
Tuesday
1. Secondary Periodic Assessment practice in class
2. Vocabulary Unit Fifteen test tomorrow
Wednesday
1. Vocabulary Unit Fifteen test today
2. Secondary Period Assessment practice in class
Thursday
1. To Kill A Mockingbird class discussion for Chapters Sixteen through Twenty-One
2. To Kill A Mockingbird homework assigned due tomorrow
Friday
1. To Kill A Mockingbird activities
2. Weekend homework to be announced
In-class assignments and class updates trump published blogs.
Monday
1. Vocabulary Unit Fifteen will be completed in class; textbooks are required
2. To Kill A Mockingbird Chapters Sixteen through Twenty-One are due today; five talking points per chapter
Tuesday
1. Secondary Periodic Assessment practice in class
2. Vocabulary Unit Fifteen test tomorrow
Wednesday
1. Vocabulary Unit Fifteen test today
2. Secondary Period Assessment practice in class
Thursday
1. To Kill A Mockingbird class discussion for Chapters Sixteen through Twenty-One
2. To Kill A Mockingbird homework assigned due tomorrow
Friday
1. To Kill A Mockingbird activities
2. Weekend homework to be announced
Monday, May 26, 2008
STUDYPATH May 26-30, 2008
POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
In-class assignments and class updates trump published blogs.
Monday
MEMORIAL DAY HOLIDAY
Tuesday (Shortened Day)
1. Antigone final exam (multiple-choice)
2. Anthologies are required in class today; grammar assignment
3. Talking points for Chapters Nine, Ten, Eleven, Twelve, Thirteen, and Fourteen for To Kill A Mockingbird are due today for class discussion on Thursday and Friday
4. Vocabulary Workshop books are due in class next Monday, June 2
Wednesday
1. Antigone final exam (multiple-choice) continues
2. Grammar assignment
3. Bring To Kill A Mockingbird novels for tomorrow's class discussion
Thursday
1. To Kill A Mockingbird talking points Chapters Nine-Fourteen are due today
2. Strategies for preparation of Secondary Periodic Assessment-Literary Analysis
Friday
1. To Kill A Mockingbird class discussion and activities continue
2. Weekend homework to be announced
In-class assignments and class updates trump published blogs.
Monday
MEMORIAL DAY HOLIDAY
Tuesday (Shortened Day)
1. Antigone final exam (multiple-choice)
2. Anthologies are required in class today; grammar assignment
3. Talking points for Chapters Nine, Ten, Eleven, Twelve, Thirteen, and Fourteen for To Kill A Mockingbird are due today for class discussion on Thursday and Friday
4. Vocabulary Workshop books are due in class next Monday, June 2
Wednesday
1. Antigone final exam (multiple-choice) continues
2. Grammar assignment
3. Bring To Kill A Mockingbird novels for tomorrow's class discussion
Thursday
1. To Kill A Mockingbird talking points Chapters Nine-Fourteen are due today
2. Strategies for preparation of Secondary Periodic Assessment-Literary Analysis
Friday
1. To Kill A Mockingbird class discussion and activities continue
2. Weekend homework to be announced
Saturday, May 17, 2008
STUDYPATH May 19-23, 2008
POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
In-class assignments and class updates trump published blogs.
CST TESTING MONDAY-THURSDAY; CLASS SCHEDULES ARE AS FOLLOWS:
Monday: Periods One, Four, Five and Six
Tuesday: Periods One, Two, and Three
Wednesday: Periods One, Two, and Three
Thursday: Periods One, Four, Five and Six
Friday: Periods One, Two, Three, Four, Five and Six
Weekly assigned work TBA in class with these exceptions:
Bring Vocabulary textbook on Monday for in-class work on Unit Fourteen
Bring To Kill A Mockingbird novels on Friday for class discussion; Chapters Seven and Eight Talking Points (five per chapter) are due Monday, May 19
Bring Textbook for Antigone Monday May 19
Grammar assignments will be assigned Monday and Friday
In-class assignments and class updates trump published blogs.
CST TESTING MONDAY-THURSDAY; CLASS SCHEDULES ARE AS FOLLOWS:
Monday: Periods One, Four, Five and Six
Tuesday: Periods One, Two, and Three
Wednesday: Periods One, Two, and Three
Thursday: Periods One, Four, Five and Six
Friday: Periods One, Two, Three, Four, Five and Six
Weekly assigned work TBA in class with these exceptions:
Bring Vocabulary textbook on Monday for in-class work on Unit Fourteen
Bring To Kill A Mockingbird novels on Friday for class discussion; Chapters Seven and Eight Talking Points (five per chapter) are due Monday, May 19
Bring Textbook for Antigone Monday May 19
Grammar assignments will be assigned Monday and Friday
Sunday, May 11, 2008
STUDYPATH May 12-16, 2008
POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
In-class assignments and class updates trump published blogs.
Monday
1. Five talking points each for Chapters Four, Five, Six of To Kill A Mockingbird for Thursday class discussion; due date was postponed from last week because of AP European History Exam
2. Antigone Scene Three
3. Grammar assignment
4. UNIT FOURTEEN VOCABULARY DUE NEXT MONDAY, MAY 19
Tuesday
1. Antigone Scene Three continued
2. Grammar assignment
Wednesday
1. Antigone Scene Four
2. Grammar assignment
Thursday
1. To Kill A Mockingbird Literary Analysis Unit continues with talking points and class discussion
2. TKAM talking points for Chapters Seven-Ten due Monday
Friday
1. To Kill A Mockingbird Literary Analysis Unit continues
2. Weekend homework to be announced
In-class assignments and class updates trump published blogs.
Monday
1. Five talking points each for Chapters Four, Five, Six of To Kill A Mockingbird for Thursday class discussion; due date was postponed from last week because of AP European History Exam
2. Antigone Scene Three
3. Grammar assignment
4. UNIT FOURTEEN VOCABULARY DUE NEXT MONDAY, MAY 19
Tuesday
1. Antigone Scene Three continued
2. Grammar assignment
Wednesday
1. Antigone Scene Four
2. Grammar assignment
Thursday
1. To Kill A Mockingbird Literary Analysis Unit continues with talking points and class discussion
2. TKAM talking points for Chapters Seven-Ten due Monday
Friday
1. To Kill A Mockingbird Literary Analysis Unit continues
2. Weekend homework to be announced
Sunday, May 04, 2008
STUDYPATH May 5-9, 2007
POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
In-class assignments and class updates trump published blogs.
Monday
1. Unit Review Vocabulary answers in class
2. Unit Thirteen Vocabulary in class assignment; books are required
3. Antigone Scene Two
4. Grammar assignment Adverb Phrases
5. Literary Terms test
Tuesday
1. Antigone Scene Three
2. Grammar assignment
3. To Kill A Mockingbird Chapters Four-Six talking points due Friday for class discussion
Wednesday
1. Antigone Scene Three (continued)
2. Grammar assignment
Thursday
1. Cisneros multicultural selection; preparation for Secondary Periodic Assessment
2. TKAM talking points due tomorrow
3. Literary Terms test in class
Friday
1. To Kill A Mockingbird class discussion
2. Weekend homework to be announced
In-class assignments and class updates trump published blogs.
Monday
1. Unit Review Vocabulary answers in class
2. Unit Thirteen Vocabulary in class assignment; books are required
3. Antigone Scene Two
4. Grammar assignment Adverb Phrases
5. Literary Terms test
Tuesday
1. Antigone Scene Three
2. Grammar assignment
3. To Kill A Mockingbird Chapters Four-Six talking points due Friday for class discussion
Wednesday
1. Antigone Scene Three (continued)
2. Grammar assignment
Thursday
1. Cisneros multicultural selection; preparation for Secondary Periodic Assessment
2. TKAM talking points due tomorrow
3. Literary Terms test in class
Friday
1. To Kill A Mockingbird class discussion
2. Weekend homework to be announced
Sunday, April 27, 2008
STUDYPATH April 28-May 2
POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
In-class assignments and class updates trump published blogs.
Monday
1. Antigone Scene One continued
2. Unit 10-12 Review and Cumulative Review in class; book is required
3. Literary Terms
Tuesday (Shortened Day)
1. Antigone Scene One and Two
2. Literary Terms
Wednesday
1. Literary Terms
2. Antigone continued
Thursday
1. To Kill A Mockingbird unit begins; secondary periodic assessment skills tomorrow in class
2. Literary Terms test scheduled for Friday
Friday
1. To Kill A Mockingbird continued
2. Unit Thirteen vocabulary in class on Monday; books are required
In-class assignments and class updates trump published blogs.
Monday
1. Antigone Scene One continued
2. Unit 10-12 Review and Cumulative Review in class; book is required
3. Literary Terms
Tuesday (Shortened Day)
1. Antigone Scene One and Two
2. Literary Terms
Wednesday
1. Literary Terms
2. Antigone continued
Thursday
1. To Kill A Mockingbird unit begins; secondary periodic assessment skills tomorrow in class
2. Literary Terms test scheduled for Friday
Friday
1. To Kill A Mockingbird continued
2. Unit Thirteen vocabulary in class on Monday; books are required
Sunday, April 20, 2008
STUDYPATH April 21-25, 2008
POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
In-class assignments and class updates trump published blogs.
Monday
1. Unit Twelve Vocabulary in class; textbooks are required
2. Film Screening: Tragedy of Julius Caesar
3. Grammar assignment in class and as homework
4. Literary Terms
Tuesday
1. Antigone by Sophocles
2. Grammar assignment in class and as homework
3. Literary Terms
Wednesday
1. Antigone
2. PSAT practice
3. Grammar assignment in class and as homework
4. Literary Terms
Thursday
1. Multicultural Literature selection
2. Secondary Periodic Assessment: Literary Analysis practice
Friday
1. Unit Thirteen in class on Monday; book is required in class
2. Multicultural Literature selection continued
In-class assignments and class updates trump published blogs.
Monday
1. Unit Twelve Vocabulary in class; textbooks are required
2. Film Screening: Tragedy of Julius Caesar
3. Grammar assignment in class and as homework
4. Literary Terms
Tuesday
1. Antigone by Sophocles
2. Grammar assignment in class and as homework
3. Literary Terms
Wednesday
1. Antigone
2. PSAT practice
3. Grammar assignment in class and as homework
4. Literary Terms
Thursday
1. Multicultural Literature selection
2. Secondary Periodic Assessment: Literary Analysis practice
Friday
1. Unit Thirteen in class on Monday; book is required in class
2. Multicultural Literature selection continued
Friday, April 11, 2008
STUDYPATH April 14-18, 2008
POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
In-class updates and class assignments trump published blogs.
Monday
1. Literary Terms test
2. Unit Eleven Vocabulary due today; test tomorrow
3. Grammar assignment
Tuesday
1. Julius Caesar final exam
2. Film Screening: Julius Caesar Part I
3. Unit Eleven Vocabulary test
Wednesday
1. Film Screening: Julius Caesar Part II
2. Caesar essay annotations due today; rewrite for Vantage Lab to be scheduled
Thursday
1. Multicultural Literary Analysis unit continued
2. Grammar assignment
Friday
1. Vantage Lab rewrite of Caesar essay to be scheduled
2. Weekend homework to be announced
3. Meet at library for first twenty minutes of period for Book Fair
4. UNIT TWELVE VOCABULARY WILL BE DONE IN CLASS MONDAY; BRING BOOK FOR CLASSWORK
In-class updates and class assignments trump published blogs.
Monday
1. Literary Terms test
2. Unit Eleven Vocabulary due today; test tomorrow
3. Grammar assignment
Tuesday
1. Julius Caesar final exam
2. Film Screening: Julius Caesar Part I
3. Unit Eleven Vocabulary test
Wednesday
1. Film Screening: Julius Caesar Part II
2. Caesar essay annotations due today; rewrite for Vantage Lab to be scheduled
Thursday
1. Multicultural Literary Analysis unit continued
2. Grammar assignment
Friday
1. Vantage Lab rewrite of Caesar essay to be scheduled
2. Weekend homework to be announced
3. Meet at library for first twenty minutes of period for Book Fair
4. UNIT TWELVE VOCABULARY WILL BE DONE IN CLASS MONDAY; BRING BOOK FOR CLASSWORK
Sunday, April 06, 2008
STUDYPATH April 7-11, 2008
POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
In-class assignments and class updates trump published blogs.
CHECK BLOG ON SUNDAY NIGHTS FOR UPDATED INFO.
Monday
1. Vocabulary Unit Ten answers due today
2. Anthologies due in class for literary terms
3. The Tragedy of Julius Caesar Act V; Caesar essay scheduled
Tuesday
1. The Tragedy of Julius Caesar Act V
2. Vocabulary Unit Ten test
3. Literary terms and grammar assignment
Wednesday
1. The Tragedy of Julius Caesar final examination
2. Introduction to Antigone and Sophocles
3. Literary terms and grammar assignment
4. F451 Final Examination
Thursday
1. Multicultural Literature: "Salomon's Story" Rudolfo Anaya; reader/writer notebooks
2. Vocabulary books due in class tomorrow
3. Grammar assignment
4. F451 film screening Part I
Friday
1. Unit Eleven Vocabulary answers due in class Monday
2. Vocabulary books due in class today
3. Weekend homework to be announced
4. F451 film screening Part II
In-class assignments and class updates trump published blogs.
CHECK BLOG ON SUNDAY NIGHTS FOR UPDATED INFO.
Monday
1. Vocabulary Unit Ten answers due today
2. Anthologies due in class for literary terms
3. The Tragedy of Julius Caesar Act V; Caesar essay scheduled
Tuesday
1. The Tragedy of Julius Caesar Act V
2. Vocabulary Unit Ten test
3. Literary terms and grammar assignment
Wednesday
1. The Tragedy of Julius Caesar final examination
2. Introduction to Antigone and Sophocles
3. Literary terms and grammar assignment
4. F451 Final Examination
Thursday
1. Multicultural Literature: "Salomon's Story" Rudolfo Anaya; reader/writer notebooks
2. Vocabulary books due in class tomorrow
3. Grammar assignment
4. F451 film screening Part I
Friday
1. Unit Eleven Vocabulary answers due in class Monday
2. Vocabulary books due in class today
3. Weekend homework to be announced
4. F451 film screening Part II
Saturday, March 29, 2008
STUDYPATH March 31-April 4, 2008
CHECK BLOG ON SUNDAY NIGHTS FOR UPDATES
POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
In-class assignments and class updates trump published blogs.
Monday
1. Meet in Vantage Writing Lab for Caesar essay rewrite; book, prompt, and first draft required
2. Answers due today for Units Seven-Nine and Cumulative II vocabulary
Tuesday
1. The Tragedy of Julius Caesar Act IV
2. Fahrenheit 451 ten talking points due Friday for Part III and class discussion
3. Literary terms and grammar assignments continue
Wednesday
1. The Tragedy of Julius Caesar Act IV, Act V
2. Literary terms and grammar assignments continue
Thursday
1. Reader/Writer notebooks and Multicultural literature selection
2. Vocabulary Workshop texts due in class tomorrow
3. Literary terms test
4. Grammar assignment
Friday
1. Fahrenheit 451 Part III class discussion and talking points due today
2. Vocabulary Workshop Unit Ten answers due in class on Monday
3. Weekend homework to be announced
POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
In-class assignments and class updates trump published blogs.
Monday
1. Meet in Vantage Writing Lab for Caesar essay rewrite; book, prompt, and first draft required
2. Answers due today for Units Seven-Nine and Cumulative II vocabulary
Tuesday
1. The Tragedy of Julius Caesar Act IV
2. Fahrenheit 451 ten talking points due Friday for Part III and class discussion
3. Literary terms and grammar assignments continue
Wednesday
1. The Tragedy of Julius Caesar Act IV, Act V
2. Literary terms and grammar assignments continue
Thursday
1. Reader/Writer notebooks and Multicultural literature selection
2. Vocabulary Workshop texts due in class tomorrow
3. Literary terms test
4. Grammar assignment
Friday
1. Fahrenheit 451 Part III class discussion and talking points due today
2. Vocabulary Workshop Unit Ten answers due in class on Monday
3. Weekend homework to be announced
Friday, March 21, 2008
STUDYPATH March 24-28, 2008
POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
In-class assignments and class updates trump published blogs.
Monday
1. Anthologies due in class Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
2. The Tragedy of Julius Caesar Act III, Act IV
3. Unit Nine Vocabulary due today; test tomorrow
Tuesday
1. The Tragedy of Julius Caesar Act IV continued
2. Unit Nine Vocabulary test today
3. Literary terms test on ten terms and grammar assignment in class
4. Ten talking points due Friday for class discussion of Part II of Fahrenheit 451
Wednesday
1. The Tragedy of Julius Caesar Act IV, Act V
2. Literary terms and grammar assignment
Thursday
1. "Two Kinds" Amy Tan
2. Reader/Writer notebooks; academic language
3. Vocabulary book due in class tomorrow
Friday
1. Unit Seven-Nine and Cumulative Review II vocabulary answers due on Monday
2. Weekend homework to be announced
3. Fahrenheit 451 Part II ten talking points due today; class discussion
In-class assignments and class updates trump published blogs.
Monday
1. Anthologies due in class Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
2. The Tragedy of Julius Caesar Act III, Act IV
3. Unit Nine Vocabulary due today; test tomorrow
Tuesday
1. The Tragedy of Julius Caesar Act IV continued
2. Unit Nine Vocabulary test today
3. Literary terms test on ten terms and grammar assignment in class
4. Ten talking points due Friday for class discussion of Part II of Fahrenheit 451
Wednesday
1. The Tragedy of Julius Caesar Act IV, Act V
2. Literary terms and grammar assignment
Thursday
1. "Two Kinds" Amy Tan
2. Reader/Writer notebooks; academic language
3. Vocabulary book due in class tomorrow
Friday
1. Unit Seven-Nine and Cumulative Review II vocabulary answers due on Monday
2. Weekend homework to be announced
3. Fahrenheit 451 Part II ten talking points due today; class discussion
Saturday, March 15, 2008
STUDYPATH March 17-21, 2007
POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
In-class assignments and class updates trump published blogs.
Monday
1. The Tragedy of Julius Caesar, Act II (all Scenes)
2. Literary Terms (test to be scheduled)
3. Ten talking points for Part I (The Hearth and the Salamander) due for Fahrenheit 451
4. Unit Eight Vocabulary Workshop answers due in class today (late work policy applies)
5. Fahrenheit 451 reading check test in class
6. Grammar assignment from grammar handbook
7. "Two Kinds" by Amy Tan and Reader/Writer notebooks for academic vocabulary for Literary Analysis
Tuesday
1. Imitative Writing assignment for Fahrenheit 451 due in class today
2. The Tragedy of Julius Caesar, Act II (continued)
3. Grammar assignment from grammar handbook
4. "Two Kinds" by Amy Tan (continued)
5. Vantage Lab scheduled for tomorrow, Wednesday for Julius Caesar, Act I essay; mandatory to bring reading check answers to lab
6. Prewriting for Act I, Julius Caesar essay due today
Wednesday
1. Textbooks required in Vantage Lab for writing the essay for Act I of Julius Caesar
2. Fahrenheit Friday class discussion; book and talking points are required
Thursday
1. "Two Kinds" by Amy Tan continued
2. Grammar assignment from grammar handbook
3. Vocabulary textbooks due in class Friday for Unit Nine assignment
Friday
1. Unit Nine assigned and due on Monday
2. Fahrenheit Friday class discussion
3. Weekend homework to be announced
In-class assignments and class updates trump published blogs.
Monday
1. The Tragedy of Julius Caesar, Act II (all Scenes)
2. Literary Terms (test to be scheduled)
3. Ten talking points for Part I (The Hearth and the Salamander) due for Fahrenheit 451
4. Unit Eight Vocabulary Workshop answers due in class today (late work policy applies)
5. Fahrenheit 451 reading check test in class
6. Grammar assignment from grammar handbook
7. "Two Kinds" by Amy Tan and Reader/Writer notebooks for academic vocabulary for Literary Analysis
Tuesday
1. Imitative Writing assignment for Fahrenheit 451 due in class today
2. The Tragedy of Julius Caesar, Act II (continued)
3. Grammar assignment from grammar handbook
4. "Two Kinds" by Amy Tan (continued)
5. Vantage Lab scheduled for tomorrow, Wednesday for Julius Caesar, Act I essay; mandatory to bring reading check answers to lab
6. Prewriting for Act I, Julius Caesar essay due today
Wednesday
1. Textbooks required in Vantage Lab for writing the essay for Act I of Julius Caesar
2. Fahrenheit Friday class discussion; book and talking points are required
Thursday
1. "Two Kinds" by Amy Tan continued
2. Grammar assignment from grammar handbook
3. Vocabulary textbooks due in class Friday for Unit Nine assignment
Friday
1. Unit Nine assigned and due on Monday
2. Fahrenheit Friday class discussion
3. Weekend homework to be announced
Saturday, March 08, 2008
STUDYPATH March 10-14, 2007
POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
In-class assignments and class updates trump published blogs.
Monday
1. The Tragedy of Julius Caesar Act I (anthologies due in class)
2. California High School Exit Exam Tuesday and Wednesday
3. Literary Terms
Tuesday
1. California High School Exit Exam
2. The Tragedy of Julius Caesar Act I (continued)
3. Cornell Notes test on Thursday
Wednesday
1. California High School Exit Exam
2. The Tragedy of Julius Caesar Act II
3. Cornell Notes test on Thursday
4. Shakespeare test on Thursday; students read Shakespeare information on line, both the Elizabethan Age and The Elizabethan Theater sections; see last week's blog for link
5. Answer questions a.b.c. at the end of Act II after reading Scene 1
Thursday
1. Fahrenheit 451 books issued; talking points for Part I due tomorrow (revised to due Monday
2. Cornell Notes test
3. Reader/Writer Notebooks for "Two Kinds" by Amy Tan
4. Elizabethan Age/Elizabethan Theater quiz today (see link from last week's blog)
Friday
1. Fahrenheit Friday; talking points due today (revised to talking points due Monday)
2. Imitative Writing for Fahrenheit 451 due today (revised to due Tuesday)
3. Unit Eight Vocabulary Workshop due Monday
In-class assignments and class updates trump published blogs.
Monday
1. The Tragedy of Julius Caesar Act I (anthologies due in class)
2. California High School Exit Exam Tuesday and Wednesday
3. Literary Terms
Tuesday
1. California High School Exit Exam
2. The Tragedy of Julius Caesar Act I (continued)
3. Cornell Notes test on Thursday
Wednesday
1. California High School Exit Exam
2. The Tragedy of Julius Caesar Act II
3. Cornell Notes test on Thursday
4. Shakespeare test on Thursday; students read Shakespeare information on line, both the Elizabethan Age and The Elizabethan Theater sections; see last week's blog for link
5. Answer questions a.b.c. at the end of Act II after reading Scene 1
Thursday
1. Fahrenheit 451 books issued; talking points for Part I due tomorrow (revised to due Monday
2. Cornell Notes test
3. Reader/Writer Notebooks for "Two Kinds" by Amy Tan
4. Elizabethan Age/Elizabethan Theater quiz today (see link from last week's blog)
Friday
1. Fahrenheit Friday; talking points due today (revised to talking points due Monday)
2. Imitative Writing for Fahrenheit 451 due today (revised to due Tuesday)
3. Unit Eight Vocabulary Workshop due Monday
Friday, March 07, 2008
Special Note to Students for Caesar Reading Assignment
Attention Grade Ten Students:
It was a very productive week, and I appreciate your hard work and dedication to this course. I am adjusting your homework reading assignment for Julius Caesar that is due on Monday. You do NOT need to read Act I of the play since we will cover that in class on Monday. Additionally, you may answer the reading check questions in class. Please check the blog on Sunday evening for the specific pages required for Monday. Thank you again for a very productive first week and your hard work and dedication to English Honors 10B.
It was a very productive week, and I appreciate your hard work and dedication to this course. I am adjusting your homework reading assignment for Julius Caesar that is due on Monday. You do NOT need to read Act I of the play since we will cover that in class on Monday. Additionally, you may answer the reading check questions in class. Please check the blog on Sunday evening for the specific pages required for Monday. Thank you again for a very productive first week and your hard work and dedication to English Honors 10B.
Wednesday, February 27, 2008
Syllabi Inquiry
Paper Standards
First Name Last Name
Period, Subject
Expanded Date
Instructions: Review the online syllabus for your course: AP English Language and Composition, Honors Contemporary Composition, or Grade Ten Honors English, and answer the following questions on your own paper. Write neatly and respond succinctly. Make certain your answers are original.
1. What is the purpose of a syllabus?
2. How does the second semester syllabus differ from the first?
3. What do you suppose will be one significant strategy the teacher will use to teach reading this semester?
4. What is the approach to grammar instruction in this class? Briefly describe.
5. Briefly detail Bloom’s Taxonomy and explain how it can affect student achievement as learners move from Level Three to Level One.
6. How does the breakdown of marks (grades) in this class differ from the traditional method of awarding marks of A, B, C, D, and FAIL?
7. How can the posting of the syllabus on the teacher’s web log aid the student in understanding and completing assignments during the semester?
8. What is the function of Cornell Notes and how do they assist students in improving comprehension in daily coursework?
9. Briefly explain the revised late work policy in your own words.
10. Which of the useful websites featured in the syllabus is most convenient to students? Why?
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Period, Subject
Expanded Date
Instructions: Review the online syllabus for your course: AP English Language and Composition, Honors Contemporary Composition, or Grade Ten Honors English, and answer the following questions on your own paper. Write neatly and respond succinctly. Make certain your answers are original.
1. What is the purpose of a syllabus?
2. How does the second semester syllabus differ from the first?
3. What do you suppose will be one significant strategy the teacher will use to teach reading this semester?
4. What is the approach to grammar instruction in this class? Briefly describe.
5. Briefly detail Bloom’s Taxonomy and explain how it can affect student achievement as learners move from Level Three to Level One.
6. How does the breakdown of marks (grades) in this class differ from the traditional method of awarding marks of A, B, C, D, and FAIL?
7. How can the posting of the syllabus on the teacher’s web log aid the student in understanding and completing assignments during the semester?
8. What is the function of Cornell Notes and how do they assist students in improving comprehension in daily coursework?
9. Briefly explain the revised late work policy in your own words.
10. Which of the useful websites featured in the syllabus is most convenient to students? Why?
Late Work Policy
It is the policy of this class that students who are absent and provide an acceptable excuse may make up assignments or tests the day following their return to class; the assignment or test will be scored and returned to students. Students must mark the specific date of absence and assignment number on the assignment or test. If an assignment or test is not completed on the day following the return to class, the assignment or test will be scored as “credit” and not receive a letter grade. That “credit” neither raises nor lowers the students’ overall grade average. Verified truancies and unexcused absences from class will result in no credit received for work submitted.
Vocabulary assignments must be received by due dates; five points will be deducted from test scores for work not received when due and ten points will be deducted from test scores for no work submitted. Off-track assignments must be submitted on time since no credit is provided for late assignments.
Vocabulary assignments must be received by due dates; five points will be deducted from test scores for work not received when due and ten points will be deducted from test scores for no work submitted. Off-track assignments must be submitted on time since no credit is provided for late assignments.
Wednesday, February 20, 2008
STUDYPATH March 3-7, 2008
POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
In-class assignments and class updates trump published blogs.
Monday
1. Semester Reflections
2. Syllabus Inquiry
3. Accelerated Reader Tests
4. Late Work Policy
5. Textbook Days: Elements of Literature, 4th Course MTW; Perspectives in Multicultural Literature MTW; Vocabulary Workshop M; Fahrenheit 451 F
Tuesday (Shortened Day)
1. Ray Bradbury biography
2. Perspectives in Multicultural Literature; Introduction to Literary Analysis
3. Shakespeare and the Elizabethan Age
Wednesday
1. Academic Vocabulary for Literary Analysis in Reader/Writer Notebook
2. Literary Analysis Essay (to be announced)
3. Elizabethan Theater and the Life of William Shakespeare (1564-1616)
4. Syllabus Inquiry due today
Thursday
1. Fahrenheit 451 Part One "The Hearth and the Salamander" due today; ten thoughtful and thorough talking points for class discussion Friday
2. Practice for the Secondary Periodic Assessment Literary Analysis in Reader/Writer Notebook
3. Literary Analysis Essay due Friday
Friday
1. Literary Analysis Essay due today
2. Class discussion of Part One of Bradbury's Fahrenheit 451
3. Accelerated Reader Scores due today; no exceptions
4. Weekend homework to be announced
In-class assignments and class updates trump published blogs.
Monday
1. Semester Reflections
2. Syllabus Inquiry
3. Accelerated Reader Tests
4. Late Work Policy
5. Textbook Days: Elements of Literature, 4th Course MTW; Perspectives in Multicultural Literature MTW; Vocabulary Workshop M; Fahrenheit 451 F
Tuesday (Shortened Day)
1. Ray Bradbury biography
2. Perspectives in Multicultural Literature; Introduction to Literary Analysis
3. Shakespeare and the Elizabethan Age
Wednesday
1. Academic Vocabulary for Literary Analysis in Reader/Writer Notebook
2. Literary Analysis Essay (to be announced)
3. Elizabethan Theater and the Life of William Shakespeare (1564-1616)
4. Syllabus Inquiry due today
Thursday
1. Fahrenheit 451 Part One "The Hearth and the Salamander" due today; ten thoughtful and thorough talking points for class discussion Friday
2. Practice for the Secondary Periodic Assessment Literary Analysis in Reader/Writer Notebook
3. Literary Analysis Essay due Friday
Friday
1. Literary Analysis Essay due today
2. Class discussion of Part One of Bradbury's Fahrenheit 451
3. Accelerated Reader Scores due today; no exceptions
4. Weekend homework to be announced
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