Monday, November 9, 2009
Continue reading through Chapter 22, answering the study guide questions and
writing your journal entries. We will do the vocabulary for Ch. 18-25 in
class to be ready for your tests next week--facts will be on Monday and
vocabulary will be on Thursday.
Friday, November 6, 2009
Study for your vocabulary test on Chapters 12-17 based on the worksheet we
did in class. If you need another copy of the worksheet, you can print one
from the Handouts section of this web site. The 35 words that are included
on the test on Monday are the words used on the worksheet.
REMINDER: You should also continue to read in TKAM. When you walk into
class on Tuesday, you should be prepared to discuss through Ch. 22.
Thursday, November 5, 2009
Memorize and review the vocabulary words for Chapters 12-17. Tomorrow, in
class, we will have a partner activity with the 35 words that are included on
the Monday vocabulary test. We will also play some vocabulary basketball, so
to be of the greatest benefit to your partner and your team, YOU NEED TO KNOW
DEFINITIONS AND PARTS OF SPEECH!!!
REMINDER: By Monday, you need to be on Chapter 22 in TKAM--reading, study
guide and journals.
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
Study for the FACTUAL TEST TOMORROW on Chapters 12-17. Continue memorizing
the vocabulary for the review session on Friday and the VOCABULARY TEST ON
MONDAY. If you want to get a jump on the reading for the weekend, continue
reading, journaling and answering the study guide through Chapter 22.
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
Review the study guide for Chapters 12-17 in preparation for the test on
Thursday. Make sure your study guide is complete, and your journals are
done.
REMINDER: The vocabulary test for Chapters 12-17 will be MONDAY, November 9.
We will have a word bank exercise for review on Friday, but to
benefit from that exercise--and to win at vocabulary basketball--
you MUST memorize the definitions BEFORE Friday!!! :)
Monday, November 2, 2009
Read Chapter 18, do the study guide questions and write your journal entry.
REMINDER: There will be a materials and journal check tomorrow--you must
have your book, completed study guide through Chapter 18, and journal entries
through Chapter 18.
Friday, October 30, 2009
Read Chapter 17, do the study guide questions and write your journal entry.
Thursday, October 29, 2009
Read Chapter 16, do the study guide questions and write your journal entry.
REMINDER: There will be a materials check (BOOK!!!) and journal check
tomorrow.
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Make sure your TKAM journals are up-to-date through Chapter 15. I will do a
journal check tomorrow through Chapter 15.
REMINDER: If you did not submit your vocabulary test corrections today, you
have ONE LAST OPPORTUNITY to do so tomorrow. No corrections for points will
be accepted after tomorrow.
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Correct your two vocabulary tests on a separate piece of paper:
1) by writing each sentence that was marked incorrect.
2) by labeling the blank in each sentence with the missing PART OF SPEECH.
3) by filling in the blank with the correct vocabulary word based on the
part of speech AND the meaning/tone of the sentence.
(HINT: Look for visual clues like "inside-the-sentence" definitions, word
clues like "and" or "but" to imply whether the sentence reinforces or
contradicts an idea, etc.)
Monday, October 26, 2009
Read Chapter 15, answer the study guide questions, and write your journals.
Friday, October 23, 2009
Read Chapters 13 and 14, answer the study guide questions, and write your
journals.
Thursday, October 22, 2009
Study for the Ch. 6-11 vocabulary test which will consist of ten matching
terms and twenty in a word bank for sentence completion. Know the parts of
speech for extra credit.
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Complete the TKAM Ch. 6-11 vocabulary worksheet in the Handouts section of
this web site.
Remember to use the three-step process we have practiced: label the parts of
speech in the word bank, then label the part of speech that logically belongs
in each sentence blank, and finally, select the appropriate word for each
blank based on part of speech, definition and connotation.
There will be a homework check on your COMPLETED worksheet.
REMINDER: The vocabulary test has been rescheduled to Friday.
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Review for Ch. 6-11 factual test tomorrow. (Events, characters, etc.)
Print the TKAM Ch. 6-11 vocabulary worksheet from Handouts and fill it out,
using the three-step process we have practiced: parts of speech in the word
bank, missing parts of speech for the sentences, THEN select the appropriate
word based on context and meaning.
The vocabulary test is Thursday.
REMINDER: Turn in your yearbook survey for THREE extra credit points.
Monday, October 19, 2009
Review all notes for Ch. 6-11 in preparation for the factual test, which has
been moved to Wednesday. The vocabulary test was moved to Thursday, and
tomorrow, I will give you the words from your vocabulary list that will
appear on the test. If you want to get a headstart on some of tomorrow
night's homework, print from Handouts the TKAM Ch. 6-11 vocabulary worksheet
and begin completing it, following the three-step process we practiced in
class (identify part of speech for each word in the word bank, identify part
of speech that COULD fill the blank in each sentence, and then, based on the
context of each sentence, match the word from the word bank that satisfies
the criteria.)
REMINDER: Complete the pink yearbook survey form and earn THREE extra credit
points!
Friday, October 16, 2009
Read Chapter 13, do the study guide questions, and write your journal entry.
Be SURE you are completely caught up on the reading, questions, journaling
and vocabulary for Chapter 6-11 since both the factual test and the
vocabulary test are scheduled for next week.
Thursday, October 15, 2009
Read Chapter 12, do the study guide questions, and write your journal entry.
REMINDERS: See note below regarding your personal narrative essay.
The factual test on Chapters 6-11 is Tuesday, October 20.
The vocabulary test on Chapters 6-11 is Wednesday, October 21.
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
Read Chapter 11, do the study guide questions, and write your journal entry.
REMINDERS: See note below regarding your personal narrative essay.
The factual test on Chapters 6-11 is Tuesday, October 20.
The vocabulary teset on Chapters 6-11 is Wednesday, October 21.
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Read Chapter 10, do the study guide questions, and write your journal entry.
REMINDER: See note below regarding your personal narrative essay.
Monday, October 12, 2009
Read Chapter 9 and do the study guide questions. Review Chapters 6-8 for
tomorrow's reading check, and make sure your journals are up-to-date through
Chapter 8 for the journal check tomorrow, as well.
REMINDER: If you did not yet turn in your personal narrative essay, PLEASE
do so. A zero on this assignment will drop your overall standing in this
class TWO grades--in other words, if you have a B but do not do this
assignment, you could be facing a D on your quarter report card. I WILL
accept late work on writing assignments!
Friday, October 9, 2009
Read Chapters 7 and 8 in TKAM, answer the study guide questions and write
your journals. There will be a JOURNAL CHECK through Ch. 8 on Tuesday.
Thursday, October 8, 2009
Study for the TKAM Ch. 1-5 vocabulary test on the words that were starred on
the overhead today. Be sure to review the sentence worksheet we did to
remind yourself of the three-step process that will help you fill in the
blanks.
Review your personal narrative essay one more time, print the final copy and
staple it on top of your editing worksheet which is on top of your rough
draft.
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
Read Chapter 6, answer the study guide questions, and write your journal
entry.
Input changes from the peer editing session and reread your essay.
Begin reviewing the vocabulary from Chapters 1-5 for the test on Friday. We
will have study activities in class tomorrow, but you should have a basic
knowledge of the words--or at the very least a completed vocabulary list--to
benefit most from the exercises we will do.
REMINDERS: Personal narrative essay is due Friday, October 9.
Vocabulary test on Ch. 1-5 is also Friday. The test contains one
section of matching and one of sentences to be completed with
words from a word bank.
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
Review your TKAM study guide and the notes you took during the introductory
video for the test tomorrow. The material will cover historical background
about segregation and the South, the author's life, and the characters and
events/symbols in Chapters 1-5.
REMINDERS: The vocabulary test on Chapters 1-5 is Friday.
The final, typed version of your personal narrative is due on
Friday and must be submitted with your peer editing worksheet as
well as your rough draft. If you have lost your peer editing
worksheet, you can print another one from my Handouts.
Monday, October 5, 2009
Finalize your narrative rough draft and bring it to class tomorrow for peer
editing. If you do not bring your rough draft, you will lose 15 points from
the 100 total for the essay, dropping you one letter grade.
Finish the parts of speech and definitions for the vocabulary words in
Chapters 3 and 4.
REMINDERS: The factual test on the author, historical background, and
Chapters 1-5 is on Wednesday.
The vocabulary test on Chapters 1-5 is on Friday.
Friday, October 2, 2009
Write the rough draft of your personal narrative essay according to the
rubric/assignment sheet we discussed in class. If you need another copy, you
can print it from the Handouts page. I will check on Monday to make sure you
have 80% to 90% of your rough draft complete. It is also mandatory on
Tuesday that you bring your rough draft for peer editing; if you do not bring
your draft on that day, you will, as the rubric states, automatically lose 15
points. The final draft will be due on Friday, October 9.
REMINDER: The test (facts and vocabulary) on TKAM Ch. 1-5, author and
context will be Wednesday, October 7.
Thursday, October 1, 2009
Read Chapter 5 of TKAM, answer the study guide questions and write your
journal entry.
Print the Personal Narrative Essay assignment from Handouts, if you did not
do so yesterday. Write your choice of topic for your essay on the back.
There will be a materials and HW check tomorrow to verify that you are up-to-
date with your journals, and you have begun to think about and plan your
personal narrative essay.
REMINDER: The tests (facts and vocabulary) on Ch. 1-5 of TKAM will be next
week.
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Read Chapter 4 of TKAM and answer the study guide questions.
Catch up on journal entries so you are even with the reading assignments or
AT THE MOST one chapter behind. By class on Friday, I should be able to see
that you have written FIVE journals.
Print from Handouts the Personal Narrative Essay assignment/rubric.
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
Read Chapter 3 of TKAM and answer the study guide questions. Write your two-
paragraph journal entry for the chapter, as well. We will have time in class
tomorrow to go over journal entries so you can feel confident that you are
doing them correctly; the first paragraph is a brief summary (concrete
details or evidence) of what happens in each chapter, and the second
paragraph should be your evaluation or assessment (commentary) about what
those events prove or reveal to the reader. Writing these journal entries
provides you with a warm-up to writing your first response to literature
essay.
Friday, September 25, 2009
Read Chapters 1 and 2 of TKAM. Complete the questions on the study guide for
both chapters as well as the introductory section on the author and the
setting.
Write a two-paragraph journal entry for Chapters 1 and 2, following the
sample journal entry. For each chapter, your first paragraph should be
summary and the second one should include your comments or evaluation of the
chapter--its importance, features of a character or qualities of an event.
REMINDER: On Tuesday, there will be a FULL HW and MATERIALS CHECK to show
that you have a copy of the novel, study guide (completed for Ch. 1 and 2),
vocabulary list and spiral/journal with written entries for Chapters 1 and 2.
Thursday, September 24, 2009
Print from the Handouts page of this web site:
1) To Kill a Mockingbird Study Guide (8 pages)
2) To Kill a Mockingbird Vocabulary (4 pages)
3) To Kill a Mockingbird Sample Journal Entry (1 page)
Get a single-subject spiral notebook or a bound journal for your TKAM journal
writing.
REMINDER: Bring your TOHS ID card tomorrow to check out TKAM from the
textbook room!
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Study the Short Story Unit Vocabulary for the test tomorrow. The words
included on the test are the ones marked with a * on your list.
Of the 40 words, 20 will be set up as matching questions, and 20 will be in a
word bank with sentence fill-ins. You will receive 1/2 point of extra credit
for any six words for which you correctly identify part of speech.
REMINDERS:
Beginning FRIDAY, you may leave your literature textbook in your
locker and bring only your To Kill a Mockingbird book to class. We will go
to the textbook room on Friday to check out copies, so MAKE SURE YOU HAVE
YOUR ID CARD AND YOU DO NOT OWE ANY LIBRARY FINES.
You will also need to bring a single-subject spiral or a journal to class
everyday since part of your writing assignment for this novel is to do a
journal entry for each chapter. A sample journal entry is posted on the
Handouts page so you can see the two-paragraph structure, etc.
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
Study your notes and review for the unit test tomorrow on the facts (setting,
conflict, plot, climax, resolution, etc.) for all ten short stories. You
should also be able to draw a standard plot diagram, label the SIX points for
exposition, conflict, etc., and know the four elements all short stories
share (setting, characters, plot and theme).
REMINDERS: The Short Story Vocabulary Test is Thursday. The words on the
test are marked with a * on your list, and the test is divided into two
sections--one matching and one with a word bank and fill-in sentences.
Beginning FRIDAY, you may leave your literature textbook in your locker and
bring only your To Kill a Mockingbird book to class. We will go to the
textbook room on Friday to check out copies. You will also need to bring a
single-subject spiral or a journal to class everyday since part of your
writing assignment for this novel is to do a journal entry for each chapter.
Monday, September 21, 2009
Finish analyzing the short story you and your partner began in class so you
can present tomorrow. Be sure to:
1) identify the story and the author.
2) provide THREE important facts about the author IN ADDITION TO the time
period in which he/she lived.
3) explain the setting and the characters.
4) summarize the plot, being careful to state the conflict, climax and
resolution.
5) state possible theme(s).
6) choose TWO vocabulary words (*) and give meaning, part of speech and
sentence (either original or from the story).
REMINDERS: The Short Story Unit Test (facts) is Wednesday, September 23.
The Short Story Vocabulary test is Thursday, September 24.
Friday, September 18, 2009
Review all ten short story plot diagrams. Then, on the reverse side of each
diagram, briefly identify for that story the four elements all short stories
share: setting, characters, plot and theme.
REMINDERS: The Short Story Unit Test (facts) is next Wednesday, September 23.
The Short Story Vocabulary test is next Thursday, September 24.
Don't forget the Extra Credit opportunity on the News Flash page.
***We are beginning To Kill a Mockingbird at the end of next week, so please
let me know if you are planning on purchasing the book through the journalism
class.***
Thursday, September 17, 2009
Read "The Rules of the Game", pages 260-272. Draw and label a plot diagram.
Bring all your plot diagrams to class tomorrow to begin the comparative
discussions of the stories.
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
Finish reading "Uncle Marcos", pages 580-584, and finish the plot diagram for
the story. ]
Review all your plot diagrams and be able to state the conflict(s) and
resolution(s) for each story.
Write the definition and part of speech for the vocabulary words for the
final story, "Rules of the Game".
REMINDERS: The factual test on the Short Story Unit will be next Wednesday.
The test will contain matching, true/false and short answer
questions.
The vocabulary test on the short stories will be next Thursday.
The test will contain a matching section and a fill-in-the-blank
section of sentences with a word bank.
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
Over the next two days, you will complete the reading of "Uncle Marcos",
pages 568-569, and 577-584. Tonight, you need AT LEAST to read through page
580, do the partial plot diagram and write down the definition and part of
speech for the vocabulary words on your vocabulary list. Tomorrow night, you
will finish pages 581-584 and a related vocabulary exercise.
REMINDERS: Let me know if you are planning on buying To Kill a Mockingbird
here at school (discounted to $6.50) so I can request copies from the
journalism class.
The Short Story Unit Test will be next week.
NOTICE: There is an opportunity for extra credit points posted on the News
Flash page.
Monday, September 14, 2009
There is no new homework. If you have not done all the reading through "The
Machine That Won the War", you should catch up since there is GREAT
LIKELIHOOD of a reading check on "Golden Kite" and "Machine".
REMINDERS: Let me know if you are planning on buying To Kill a Mockingbird
here at school (discounted to $6.50) so I can request copies from the
journalism class.
The Short Story Unit Test will be next week.
NOTICE: There is an opportunity for extra credit points posted on the News
Flash page.
Friday, September 11, 2009
Read "The Machine That Won the War", pages 454-462. Do a plot diagram and
fill in the meanings and parts of speech for the vocabulary words.
REMINDER: On Monday, meet for class in the TOHS library.
Thursday, September 10, 2009
Read "The Golden Kite, the Silver Wind", pages 176-182. Draw the plot
diagram and fill in the the vocabulary definitions from page 177.
Wednesday, September 9, 2009
Write sentences for the vocabulary words from "Magi" and "Necklace". Catch
up if you are behind on the reading of any of the stories or the completing
of any of the plot diagrams.
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
Read "Sonata for Harp and Bicycle", pages 538 through 548.Do a plot diagram.
Complete the last three lines of the word families chart using the following
words: grotesque, futile and termination.
REMINDER: Decide whether you are going to check out or buy a copy of To Kill
a Mockingbird so I can tell Mrs. Zimmerman and Mrs. Brandt by Thursday.
Friday, September 4, 2009
Read "The Scarlet Ibis", pages 552-564. Do a plot diagram AND list the four
elements all short stories have in common: setting, characters, plot (You can
just summarize this element since you have gone into more detail on the plot
diagram.) and theme.
Thursday, September 3, 2009
Read "The Necklace", pages 606-615. Fill out a plot diagram for the story,
being careful to consider whether there are actually TWO conflicts and TWO
resolutions. Be prepared to defend your position on the issue of single or
multiple conflicts.
Wednesday, September 2, 2009
Read "The Gift of the Magi", pages 522-530. Answer the questions on page 530.
Then, draw your own plot diagram, filling in specific events from the story
for the six critical points (exposition, conflict, rising action, climax,
falling action, resolution).
Tuesday, September 1, 2009
Write an original sentence for EACH of the 16 vocabulary words from the first
two short stories we have read. The sentences must be written in a way that
shows you understand the meaning of each word. Sentences that are too vague
or general will not be acceptable. (For example: "It is palpable." This
sentence gives no context clues regarding the meaning of the vocabulary word.)
Draw and label two plot diagrams--one for each of the two short stories we
have read--"The Most Dangerous Game" and "The Cask of Amontillado." Label
the six key points of the plot diagram and fill in specific events or
descriptions that apply for each story.
REMINDER: Bring your literature textbook EVERY DAY!!!
Monday, August 31, 2009
Read pages 4-12 in your literature textbook. Write the answers to the
questions on page 12. Copy the definitions of the vocabulary on page 5,
either onto note cards or onto the printed vocabulary list.
REMINDERS: There will be another short (5-question) reading check tomorrow
on the short story you are reading tonight.
I will also do a homework check for the questions you answered over the
weekend and the ones you are doing for tonight's assignment. You will have
the opportunity to show me any missing items from last Friday's materials
check--book, cover, syllabus receipt, vocabulary list, all supplies. Be sure
to check your points on Zangle so you can correct anything you are missing.
YOU MUST BRING YOUR GREEN LITERATURE TEXTBOOK TO CLASS EVERY DAY UNTIL YOU
ARE TOLD OTHERWISE!
Friday, August 28, 2009
Read pages 16-36 in your green textbook.
Answer the questions on page 36.
Copy the vocabulary from page 17 (onto either note cards or the short story
vocabulary list which you should have printed yesterday).
REMINDER: There will be a reading check on the facts of "The Most Dangerous
Game" on Monday, so be sure you know the characters, setting, plot,
resolution, etc.
YOU MUST BRING YOUR GREEN LITERATURE TEXTBOOK TO CLASS EVERY DAY UNTIL YOU
ARE TOLD OTHERWISE!
Thursday, August 27, 2009
Review the class syllabus/requirements with your parent(s) and return the
signed syllabus receipt for 5 points.
Gather all the required materials listed on the syllabus, and bring them to
class for 10 points.
Cover your textbook for 5 points.
Print the list of Short Story Vocabulary from the Handouts page of this web
site for 5 points.
Be sure to bring the textbook scavenger hunt back to complete tomorrow for 10
points.
Extra Credit: Go to the Teacher page of this web site and write down FIVE
facts about me for three extra credit points.
REMINDERS: There will be a homework check tomorrow that will include all of
the above tasks.
YOU MUST BRING YOUR GREEN LITERATURE TEXTBOOK TO CLASS EVERY DAY
UNTIL YOU ARE TOLD OTHERWISE!
