English Term 2
1/12/2015 Mon
In class:
- Read - Civil/Barbaric Chart (See me, or print attachment, for gold worksheet) - Westly from Princess Bride - is he civil or barbaric? - Start reading "Most Dangerous Game." Fill out Civil/Barbaric Chart for Rainsford and General Zaroff. (We read pages 54-62 in the orange lit books.) |
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1/8/2015 Thu
In class:
- Lab 302: Finish working on your argument paper. Share google doc with me tonight by midnight. - Read (Make sure I have your yellow book log) - Start Short Stories Unit - Fill out Civil/Barbaric Chart (See attachment. This will count on Term 3.) -Consider the following question from Princess Bride: Is Anigo Montoya civil or barbaric? Is Westly civil or barbaric? |
HW:
· Argument Google doc is due tonight by midnight! Share with me: [email protected] · Un-used coupons due Mon, Jan 12th in class |
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1/6/2015 Tue
In class:
- Update yellow book log - Read 15 minutes - Discuss editing, in-text citations, works cited (See https://owl.english.purdue.edu/media/pdf/20090701095636_747.pdf for example) - Use http://www.citationmachine.net/mla/cite-a-book to create works cited |
HW:
- Final argument google doc must be shared with me by midnight on Thu, Jan 8th - Un-used coupons due by Mon, January 12th in class |
12/19/2014 Fri
In class:
- Turn in yellow reading log (you can update it when you get back from break) - 15-min of reading - Discuss Revising/Editing (See attachment for an example of an argument paper) - Lab 302: Type up your blue worksheet in your google doc from last time. |
HW:
- Read! Term 2 Deadlines Late Work: Deadline Passed! Book Log: Fri, Dec 19th turn in what you have - can update when you get back from break Argument Paper: Due Fri, Dec 19th by the end of class Un-used coupons: Mon, Jan 12 in class |
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12/17/2014 Wed
In class:
- 15-min of reading - Review Introduction/Conclusion (See attachment for examples) - Lab 130: By the end of class, share a google doc with me of your intro & conclusion |
HW:
- Read! Term 2 Deadlines Late Work: Deadline Passed! Book Log: Fri, Dec 19th turn in what you have - can update when you get back from break Argument Paper: Due Fri, Dec 19th by the end of class Un-used coupons: Mon, Jan 12 in class |
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12/15/2014 Mon
In class:
-15-min of reading - Review Counter-argument/rebuttal (See attachment for examples) - Review good writing (See powerpoint attachment for examples) - Lab 130: Complete counter-argument/rebuttal |
HW:
- Read! Term 2 Deadlines Late Work: Wed, Dec 17th by 3PM Book Log: Fri, Dec 19th turn in what you have - can update when you get back from break Argument Paper: Due Fri, Dec 19th by the end of class Un-used coupons: Mon, Jan 12 in class |
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12/11/2014 Thu
In class:
-15-minutes of reading - Argument paper individual conferences with me - Lab 130: fill out 3 rows on the argument graphic organizer - If you can't find enough information on this website ( http://ic.galegroup.com/ic/ovic/?p=OVIC&u=pioneer), you can also use: - http://scholar.google.com - http://www.nytimes.com/roomfordebate - Keep an eye out for other .org or .edu sources |
HW:
- Read! Term 2 Deadlines Late Work: Wed, Dec 17th by 3PM Book Log: Fri, Dec 19th turn in what you have - can update when you get back from break Argument Paper: Due Fri, Dec 19th by the end of class Un-used coupons: Mon, Jan 12 in class |
12/9/2014 Tue
In class:
- 15-minutes of reading - Review argument structure - Lab 302 - fill out 2 rows on the argument essay graphic organizer |
HW:
- Read! Term 2 Deadlines Late Work: Wed, Dec 17th by 3PM Book Log: Fri, Dec 19th turn in what you have - can update when you get back from break Un-used coupons: Mon, Jan 12 in class |
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12/5/2014 Fri
In class:
- 15-minutes of reading - Argument Example (Read the attached "How Does Society Shape..." article and mark each part of the essay) - Lab 302 - fill out the first row (Evidence, Warrant, Backing & Citation #1) of the attached document (9th grade argument essay graphic organizer) |
HW:
- Read! Term 2 Deadlines Late Work: Wed, Dec 17th by 3PM Book Log: Fri, Dec 19th turn in what you have - can update when you get back from break Un-used coupons: Mon, Jan 12 in class |
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12/3/2014 Wed
In class:
- 15-minutes of reading - Argument Essay Rubric - Lab 302 - Go to this website: http://ic.galegroup.com/ic/ovic/?p=OVIC&u=pioneer Password: Pioneer Download the "Argument Brainstorm Sheet" and then copy it in google docs. Fill out the sheet using the website. Then, share the doc with me ([email protected]). |
HW:
- Read! Term 2 Deadlines Late Work: Wed, Dec 17th by 3PM Book Log: Fri, Dec 19th turn in what you have - can update when you get back from break Un-used coupons: Mon, Jan 12 in class |
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12/1/2014 Mon
In class:
- Return TKAM texts to library (If you were absent, take yours to the library or you will have a fine!) - Return quizzes (If you have been absent for the last 2 quizzes, come into Flex Thu, Dec 4 to take them) - Watch the end of TKAM - Brief introduction to Argument paper (See attached rubric) |
HW:
- Keep reading for Term 2 Book Log - Bring a book to class Wednesday for reading time Term 2 Deadlines Late Work: Wed, Dec 17th by 3PM Book Log: Fri, Dec 19th turn in what you have - can update when you get back from break Un-used coupons: Mon, Jan 12 in class |
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11/24/2014 Mon
In class:
- Groups discuss TKAM Ch 27-31 - Quiz Ch 23-31 (You'll be stamped Thu, Dec 6th for Flex to make up the quiz) - Watch Trial Scene |
HW:
- Read for your book log - Remember, TKAM counts for 2 books this term! - Have a great break! Term 2 Deadlines Late Work: Wed, Dec 17th by 3PM Book Log: Fri, Dec 19th turn in what you have - can update when you get back from break Un-used coupons: Mon, Jan 12 in class |
11/20/2014 Thu
In class:
- Groups discuss TKAM CH 23-26 - Quiz on Ch 18-22 (You'll be stamped Thu, Dec 6th for Flex to make up the quiz) - Argument: Write a 5-paragraph argument paper on the question: Soda or Water in vending machines? (See attachments for example) |
HW:
- TKAM Ch 27-31 (Last reading!!) - Complete your assigned worksheet (Discussion Director, Illuminator, Illustrator or Summarizer) |
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11/18/2014 Tue
In class:
- Groups discuss TKAM Ch 19-22 - Getting Away with Murder DRTA (See attachment - read, fill out and turn in) |
HW:
- TKAM Ch 23-26 - Complete your assigned worksheet (Discussion Director, Illuminator, Illustrator or Summarizer) |
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11/14/2014 Fri
In class:
- Groups discuss TKAM Ch 15-18 - Discuss Quiz Ch 6-11 |
HW:
- TKAM Ch 19-22 - Complete your assigned worksheet (Discussion Director, Illuminator, Illustrator or Summarizer) |
11/12/2014 Wed
In class:
- Groups discuss TKAM Ch 12-14 - Ch 6-11 Quiz (If you missed it, you're stamped to make it up during Flex on Tue, Nov 18) - Civil Rights pictures |
HW:
- TKAM Ch 15-18 - Complete your assigned worksheet (Discussion Director, Illuminator, Illustrator or Summarizer) |
11/10/2014 Mon
In class:
- Groups discuss TKAM Ch 10-11 - Courage handout (see me for the worksheet) - On the back of the courage handout, write an argument for the question: Is Mrs. Dubose Courageous? Include your claim, 3 pieces of evidence (facts) and 3 warrants (explain how your facts support your claim). |
HW:
- TKAM Ch 12-14 - Complete your assigned worksheet (Discussion Director, Illuminator, Illustrator or Summarizer) |
11/6/2014 Thu
In class:
- Groups discuss TKAM Ch 8-9 - Clips of lynching & Emmett Till (see me to find a time to watch them) - Discuss TKAM Ch 1-5 Quiz - Start Ch. 10 |
HW:
- TKAM Ch 10-11 - Complete your assigned worksheet (Discussion Director, Illuminator, Illustrator or Summarizer) |
11/4/2014 Tue
In class:
- Groups discuss TKAM Ch 5-7 - Ch 1-5 Quiz (See me to make-up) - Article: "Should Americans be forced to vote?" (See attachment) As you read the article, make a pro/con list. Then, write a claim and list your 3 strongest points to support that claim. |
HW:
- TKAM Ch 8-9 - Complete your assigned worksheet (Discussion Director, Illuminator, Illustrator or Summarizer) |
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10/31/2014 Fri
In class:
- Groups discuss TKAM Ch 3-4 - Walk in their Skin (See me for gold worksheet) - On the back of your worksheet, do Journal #2:
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HW:
- Read TKAM Ch 5-7 - Complete your assigned worksheet (Discussion Director, Illuminator, Illustrator or Summarizer) - Be prepared with your group part at the start of class Tuesday - Quiz on Ch 1-5 Tuesday |
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10/29/2017 Wed
In class:
- Groups discuss TKAM Ch 1-2 - Boo Radley Picture (See me for blue handout). Read TKAM page 16 for description. - Journal #1: Dill convinces Jem to touch the Radley House. Is his act courageous? Use our class discussions on the definition of courage to defend your answer. (Write your answer on the back of the Boo Radley handout.) - Urban Legends: Write down an urban legend on the back of your blue Boo Radley handout. |
HW:
- Read TKAM Ch 3-4 - Complete your assigned worksheet (Discussion Director, Illuminator, Illustrator or Summarizer) - Be prepared with your group part at the start of class Friday |
10/27/2014 Mon
- Receive Term 2 late coupons/hall passes
-Read 15 minutes - TKAM Pre-reading questions (see me for green worksheet) - TKAM Character sheet (see me for pink handout) - Assign groups/Discuss roles/Fill out reading schedule (See attached Reading and Rotation Schedule) (Come see me to get your group's assignment) * TKAM - To Kill a Mockingbird |
HW:
- Read Chapters TKAM Ch 1-2 - Complete your assigned worksheet (Discussion Director, Illuminator, Illustrator or Summarizer) - Be prepared with your group part at the start of class Wednesday * Someone left a book in class! Come see me if you are missing a book! |
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