December 20
Group AEA Evalutaion: You completed a group AEA evaluation based on the AEA you wrote last class. Mrs. Morley will hand it back to you, and then you will follow directions based on the activity sheet.
Transcendentalism Poetry: You read two Wordsworth poems and completed coordinating assignments.
Mid-Term Review: Complete WebQuest and "Transcendentalists Believe" for review. Both of these documents are found on the main page under "Mid-Term".
Homework: None
Transcendentalism Poetry: You read two Wordsworth poems and completed coordinating assignments.
Mid-Term Review: Complete WebQuest and "Transcendentalists Believe" for review. Both of these documents are found on the main page under "Mid-Term".
Homework: None
December 18
Warmup: Switch your poem analysis from last class with another group. Notice and differences that you may not have picked out when you read the poem last class. When finished, turn in assignment.
Emily Dickinson: You will learn background information on Emily Dickinson and complete an exercise based on one of her poems.
Transcendentalism Poetry: You read two poems by Emily Dickinson in a group of three and write an AEA on one of them. You will work in a group of three and respond to the prompt: "What Transcendentalism theme is present?" You must use two pieces of evidence and use literary devices ( at least TWO must be layered). Make sure you echo your main ideas and have a reaffirmation sentence. This AEA must be printed and turned in at the begining of the hour next class.
Mid-Term Review: We will be dicussing a mid-term review.
Homework: None
Emily Dickinson: You will learn background information on Emily Dickinson and complete an exercise based on one of her poems.
Transcendentalism Poetry: You read two poems by Emily Dickinson in a group of three and write an AEA on one of them. You will work in a group of three and respond to the prompt: "What Transcendentalism theme is present?" You must use two pieces of evidence and use literary devices ( at least TWO must be layered). Make sure you echo your main ideas and have a reaffirmation sentence. This AEA must be printed and turned in at the begining of the hour next class.
Mid-Term Review: We will be dicussing a mid-term review.
Homework: None
December 14
Vocab.: You took the vocab. quiz.
Whitman: You read two poems by Whitman and completed activities (document found under "Whitman").
Homework: None.
Whitman: You read two poems by Whitman and completed activities (document found under "Whitman").
Homework: None.
December 12
AEA Review: We looked over a great example of "When I Heard" AEA (found under "writing").
"Civil Disobedience": You read "Cilvil Disobedience" and answered corresponding questions. .
Review: You completed two vocab-review worksheets (found under "vocabulary") with a partner. These worksheets will be checked for completion at the end of the hour.
Homework: Study for vocab. (and passive voice) quiz (it will take place next class!).
"Civil Disobedience": You read "Cilvil Disobedience" and answered corresponding questions. .
Review: You completed two vocab-review worksheets (found under "vocabulary") with a partner. These worksheets will be checked for completion at the end of the hour.
Homework: Study for vocab. (and passive voice) quiz (it will take place next class!).
December 10
Peer Edit: You peer edited your AEA from last class, and then turned in.
"From Self": You completed a "From Self" activity in which you were paired off and assigned a passage which you then had to perform..
AEA: You completed an AEA responding to the prompt: "Discuss one/two Transecendentalism beliefs/characteristics present in Emerson's "Self"." Remember we learned about these in a powerpoint last week. Use two peices of evidence (and corresponding analysis) from "Self". This AEA will be due next class.
Homework: Finish AEA if needed..
"From Self": You completed a "From Self" activity in which you were paired off and assigned a passage which you then had to perform..
AEA: You completed an AEA responding to the prompt: "Discuss one/two Transecendentalism beliefs/characteristics present in Emerson's "Self"." Remember we learned about these in a powerpoint last week. Use two peices of evidence (and corresponding analysis) from "Self". This AEA will be due next class.
Homework: Finish AEA if needed..
December 6
Passive Voice: We checked the passive voice worksheet from last class.
Review Transcendentalism : We reviewed the "Big Ideas" and discussed how "Spider" echoes this philosophy.
Poetry Terms: You took notes on "Poetry Terms" (on fill-in sheet).
Practice:You completed a TPCASTT on "When I Heard" and completed an AEA (directions on sheet, which is under "Poetry"). Write AEA on seperate sheet on paper and have printed for next class.
Homework: Complete assignments from class as necessary.
Review Transcendentalism : We reviewed the "Big Ideas" and discussed how "Spider" echoes this philosophy.
Poetry Terms: You took notes on "Poetry Terms" (on fill-in sheet).
Practice:You completed a TPCASTT on "When I Heard" and completed an AEA (directions on sheet, which is under "Poetry"). Write AEA on seperate sheet on paper and have printed for next class.
Homework: Complete assignments from class as necessary.
December 4
Transcendentalsim Big Idea: Review (powerpoint under "Transcendentalism") discuss activity from last class.
Passive Voice: You took notes on "passive voice" and completed worksheet.
Introduction to Poetry: You learned about "TPCASTT".
Analyze: In partners, you analyzed "Spider" using TPCASTT chart.
Homework: Finish any class work necessary. Note: Vocab. quiz will be on Dec. 14!
Passive Voice: You took notes on "passive voice" and completed worksheet.
Introduction to Poetry: You learned about "TPCASTT".
Analyze: In partners, you analyzed "Spider" using TPCASTT chart.
Homework: Finish any class work necessary. Note: Vocab. quiz will be on Dec. 14!
November 30
Vocabulary: Your vocabulary assignment was checked for a grade.
Common Transcendentalism Themes: We looked at common themes in transcendentalism (http://howlandpowpak.neomin.org/powpak/cgi-bin/article_display_page.pl?id=thomas.williams/american&ar=20).
Synecdoche and Metonomy: You took notes on Synecdoche and Metonomy (document under "Transcendentalism") and completed exercises.
Analogy: We briefly discussed "simile, metaphor, and analogy" and completed a worksheet.
Transcendentalsim Partner Activity: You worked on the transcendentalsim group discussion activity with a partner (document under "Transcendentalism").
Homework: Work on discussion activity and worksheet (both need to be printed for next class).
Common Transcendentalism Themes: We looked at common themes in transcendentalism (http://howlandpowpak.neomin.org/powpak/cgi-bin/article_display_page.pl?id=thomas.williams/american&ar=20).
Synecdoche and Metonomy: You took notes on Synecdoche and Metonomy (document under "Transcendentalism") and completed exercises.
Analogy: We briefly discussed "simile, metaphor, and analogy" and completed a worksheet.
Transcendentalsim Partner Activity: You worked on the transcendentalsim group discussion activity with a partner (document under "Transcendentalism").
Homework: Work on discussion activity and worksheet (both need to be printed for next class).
November 28
The Crucible: We finished The Crucible and completed short assignment.
Transcendentalism Vocabulary: You received a vocabulary assignment (see document under "Vocabulary").
Homework: Finish vocabulary assignment.
Transcendentalism Vocabulary: You received a vocabulary assignment (see document under "Vocabulary").
Homework: Finish vocabulary assignment.
November 26
The Crucible: You took your final Crucible essay.
Homework: None.
Homework: None.
November 19
Review: We reviewed the "Practice with layering" assignment from last class. We also went over possible prompts (under "Puritan Literature").
The Crucible: We began watching The Crucible film; students took notes for cooresponding assignment (which is due upon completion of film after break).
Homework:
None!
* Your final Crucible essay will be taken the first day back from break.
The Crucible: We began watching The Crucible film; students took notes for cooresponding assignment (which is due upon completion of film after break).
Homework:
None!
* Your final Crucible essay will be taken the first day back from break.
November 15
Warmup: Write one thesis and two assertions (both compound sentences) about guilt. We then shared with a partner and then with the class.
Act 3 AEA: We reviewed your act 3 AEA and you revised a portion of your analysis.
Review: We reviewed your literary feature analysis that was due today.
Possible Prompts: You were given a handout with possible final Crucible essay prompts (under Puritan Literature). You had classtime to work on completing thesis statements and assertions for each prompt. You also worked in pairs to complete a layering practice handout (under Puritan Literature).
Homework:
1. Complete layering practice, if not completed in class.
Act 3 AEA: We reviewed your act 3 AEA and you revised a portion of your analysis.
Review: We reviewed your literary feature analysis that was due today.
Possible Prompts: You were given a handout with possible final Crucible essay prompts (under Puritan Literature). You had classtime to work on completing thesis statements and assertions for each prompt. You also worked in pairs to complete a layering practice handout (under Puritan Literature).
Homework:
1. Complete layering practice, if not completed in class.
November 13
Citation Warmup: Create a Work Cited page for the article on mass hysteria that we read a few classes ago.
Peer Edit: You had one classmate critique your AEA.
Complex Sentences: You completed a handout on complex sentences with the relative pronoun that. This can be found under "Grammar."
Act 4 Questions: We reviewed the act 4 questions by having each person present his/her answer.
Act 4 Literary Features: Please see the document under "Puritan Literature."
Homework:
1. Complete act 4 literary features.
Peer Edit: You had one classmate critique your AEA.
Complex Sentences: You completed a handout on complex sentences with the relative pronoun that. This can be found under "Grammar."
Act 4 Questions: We reviewed the act 4 questions by having each person present his/her answer.
Act 4 Literary Features: Please see the document under "Puritan Literature."
Homework:
1. Complete act 4 literary features.
November 9
Work Cited: We completed the "Work in an Anthology" citation for your AEA. Then you turned in your paragraphs.
Vocabulary Quiz: You took your quiz. If you were absent, you need to make it up as soon as possible.
Act 4: We read act 4 in class.
Act 4 Questions: You started your act 4 questions. Everyone was assigned certain questions. Please see "Puritan Literature" for your assignment.
Homework:
1. Finish your questions, if necessary.
Vocabulary Quiz: You took your quiz. If you were absent, you need to make it up as soon as possible.
Act 4: We read act 4 in class.
Act 4 Questions: You started your act 4 questions. Everyone was assigned certain questions. Please see "Puritan Literature" for your assignment.
Homework:
1. Finish your questions, if necessary.
November 7
Warmup: You completed the hyphen warmup 2 and 3 under "Grammar."
Examples: We reviewed examples from your act 2 study guide for layering characterization and allusion. These are under "Writing."
Allegory: We reviewed this term in more depth.
Thesis Statement Practice: You wrote a thesis statement and two assertions based on the following prompt: Describe the role of justice in the play so far, paying particular attention to act 3. Your statements must be compound sentences.
Act 3 AEA: You had the rest of the class time to complete the act 3 AEA. You chose one of your assertions from the activity above and wrote an AEA. You must use and underline a hyphen and compound-complex sentence. In addition, use and underline two vocabulary words. In the AEA, you must layer two literary features in each analysis. You must also use allusion and characterization. We will do a Work Cited at the beginning of next class. Also remember to include transitions, echoes, and a reaffirmation statement.
Homework:
1. Finish act 3 AEA. This needs to be typed and printed - due next class.
2. Vocabulary quiz next class
Examples: We reviewed examples from your act 2 study guide for layering characterization and allusion. These are under "Writing."
Allegory: We reviewed this term in more depth.
Thesis Statement Practice: You wrote a thesis statement and two assertions based on the following prompt: Describe the role of justice in the play so far, paying particular attention to act 3. Your statements must be compound sentences.
Act 3 AEA: You had the rest of the class time to complete the act 3 AEA. You chose one of your assertions from the activity above and wrote an AEA. You must use and underline a hyphen and compound-complex sentence. In addition, use and underline two vocabulary words. In the AEA, you must layer two literary features in each analysis. You must also use allusion and characterization. We will do a Work Cited at the beginning of next class. Also remember to include transitions, echoes, and a reaffirmation statement.
Homework:
1. Finish act 3 AEA. This needs to be typed and printed - due next class.
2. Vocabulary quiz next class
November 2
Warmup: Based on your readings regarding The Crucible, describe how each vocabulary word relates to the text.
Article: We read this article on mass hysteria.
Act 3: We started reading act 3 in class.
Homework:
1. Finish any reading from class. This is on Blackboard.
2. You have a vocabulary quiz in two class periods.
Article: We read this article on mass hysteria.
Act 3: We started reading act 3 in class.
Homework:
1. Finish any reading from class. This is on Blackboard.
2. You have a vocabulary quiz in two class periods.
October 31
Warmup: You completed the hyphen warmup 1 under "Grammar".
Check: Your mini-AEAs were read and checked.
Quiz: You took a short quiz on thesis statements and assertions.
Act 2 Study Guide: First, we briefly reviewed the literary term "allusion." You had the rest of class to complete your act 2 study guide under "Puritan Literature."
Homework:
1. Finish any work from class.
Check: Your mini-AEAs were read and checked.
Quiz: You took a short quiz on thesis statements and assertions.
Act 2 Study Guide: First, we briefly reviewed the literary term "allusion." You had the rest of class to complete your act 2 study guide under "Puritan Literature."
Homework:
1. Finish any work from class.
October 29
Thesis Statements: We learned how to write thesis statements as compound sentences. Please see the PowerPoint and handout under "Writing." For the handout, I gave you the following complex sentence thesis statement: Because Abigail threatens the girls and lies to get her way, Abigail is manipulative.
Mini-AEA: You wrote a mini-AEA in class. The directions are in the documents described above.
Act 2: We started reading act 2.
Homework:
1. Finish any reading from class. This is on Blackboard.
2. You have a short quiz next class on the new way of writing thesis statements and assertions.
Mini-AEA: You wrote a mini-AEA in class. The directions are in the documents described above.
Act 2: We started reading act 2.
Homework:
1. Finish any reading from class. This is on Blackboard.
2. You have a short quiz next class on the new way of writing thesis statements and assertions.
October 25
Hyphens, Dashes, Diagonal Marks: We reviewed the PowerPoint under "Grammar." We then practiced with the worksheet under "Grammar." Be creative!
Act 1: We briefly discussed the end of act 1.
Act 1 Questions: You had time in class to complete the act 1 questions.
Homework:
1. Finish any work from class.
Act 1: We briefly discussed the end of act 1.
Act 1 Questions: You had time in class to complete the act 1 questions.
Homework:
1. Finish any work from class.
October 23
Act 1: We started reading act 1 of the play in class. The text of the play can be found on Blackboard.
Homework:
1. Finish any reading from class.
Homework:
1. Finish any reading from class.
October 18 (1/2 day)
Peer Edit: You edited your AEAs from last class.
Experience the Trials: Click here to get to the website. While going through your trial, you completed the handout under "Puritan Literature."
Homework:
1. Complete any work from class.
Experience the Trials: Click here to get to the website. While going through your trial, you completed the handout under "Puritan Literature."
Homework:
1. Complete any work from class.
October 16
Warmup: You completed this interactive exercise on pronoun/antecedent agreement.
Literature Circles: You worked in partners to discuss the two Puritan poems from 10/10. You discussed how the culture of Puritans is seen in the two poems and wrote a partner AEA answering the following question: Based on the two poems, what is the role of women in Puritan society? You need to use two vocabulary words.
Essay Reflection: You reflected upon your essay by answering the following questions:
1. Looking at your essay, please discuss any literary terms you misused. Then, give the definition for each term you misused.
2. List two other mistakes you made. Then, reflect on how you can correct this error next time.
3. Please rewrite your thesis correctly below and correctly write your assertions. Underline the echo!
4. Discuss the strengths of your essay.
Homework:
1. The Crucible Background: You read the text under "Puritan Literature" while completing the outline.
Literature Circles: You worked in partners to discuss the two Puritan poems from 10/10. You discussed how the culture of Puritans is seen in the two poems and wrote a partner AEA answering the following question: Based on the two poems, what is the role of women in Puritan society? You need to use two vocabulary words.
Essay Reflection: You reflected upon your essay by answering the following questions:
1. Looking at your essay, please discuss any literary terms you misused. Then, give the definition for each term you misused.
2. List two other mistakes you made. Then, reflect on how you can correct this error next time.
3. Please rewrite your thesis correctly below and correctly write your assertions. Underline the echo!
4. Discuss the strengths of your essay.
Homework:
1. The Crucible Background: You read the text under "Puritan Literature" while completing the outline.
October 12 (1/2 day)
Crucible Vocabulary: Please see the document under "Vocabulary." You completed this in class.
Homework:
None!
Homework:
None!
October 10
Apostrophe Warmup: You completed the worksheets under "Grammar." If you needed review, you used the PowerPoint.
Comic Strip: You had time to finish your comic strip. We then shared them with the class.
Homework:
1. Read the two poems (by Bradstreet and Taylor) under "Puritan Literature." Answer the questions that accompany them. These are due next class, but we will be discussing them next week.
Comic Strip: You had time to finish your comic strip. We then shared them with the class.
Homework:
1. Read the two poems (by Bradstreet and Taylor) under "Puritan Literature." Answer the questions that accompany them. These are due next class, but we will be discussing them next week.
October 8
Warmup: We reviewed pronoun and antecedent agreement by correcting the sentences under "Grammar."
Puritan Introduction: We reviewed the PowerPoint under "Puritan Literature."
"Of Plymouth Plantation": You read this text under "Puritan Literature."
Comic Strip: You started working on your comic strip. You will have time next class. The document is under "Puritan Literature."
Homework:
None!
Puritan Introduction: We reviewed the PowerPoint under "Puritan Literature."
"Of Plymouth Plantation": You read this text under "Puritan Literature."
Comic Strip: You started working on your comic strip. You will have time next class. The document is under "Puritan Literature."
Homework:
None!
October 4
Timed Essay: You wrote your Native American timed essay. If you were absent, you need to schedule a time to make up the essay.
Homework:
None!
Homework:
None!
October 3 "C" Day
Puritan Quotes: We started our Puritan Literature unit. Individually, you read the quotes on the document "Quotes About Puritans." This is under "Puritan Literature." You also handwrote the answers to the reflection questions.
Homework:
1. Timed Essay is next class! You will have copies of the texts. You can use your Native American Unit Review and blue essay review. You will need to know grammar and vocabulary as well.
Homework:
1. Timed Essay is next class! You will have copies of the texts. You can use your Native American Unit Review and blue essay review. You will need to know grammar and vocabulary as well.
October 1
Warmup: Which piece of literature portrays the "communicator" IB Learner Profile characteristic the most? Use a non-restrictive clause, compound sentence type 3, and a colon introducing a list. Also use two vocabulary words.
Essay Review: In groups, you reviewed the elements of an introduction, thesis statement, body paragraphs, and conclusions. We shared these with the class.
Attacking a Prompt: As a class, we went through the PowerPoint under "Writing" and "Native American Lit." You took notes using the worksheet under "Native American Lit." These files are under "Writing."
Homework:
1. For each thesis statement from today, write two assertions to accompany it.
2. Continue to prepare for your timed essay October 4..
Essay Review: In groups, you reviewed the elements of an introduction, thesis statement, body paragraphs, and conclusions. We shared these with the class.
Attacking a Prompt: As a class, we went through the PowerPoint under "Writing" and "Native American Lit." You took notes using the worksheet under "Native American Lit." These files are under "Writing."
Homework:
1. For each thesis statement from today, write two assertions to accompany it.
2. Continue to prepare for your timed essay October 4..
September 27
Warmup: Which piece of literature portrays the "caring" IB Learner Profile characteristic the most? Use a comma with an introductory clause or phrase, a compound-complex sentence, and a compound sentence type 3. Also use two vocabulary words.
Jigsaw: We continued to prepare for our timed essay. A member of your group from last class met with another group to share your results from last class.
Homework:
1. Continue reviewing for timed essay.
Jigsaw: We continued to prepare for our timed essay. A member of your group from last class met with another group to share your results from last class.
Homework:
1. Continue reviewing for timed essay.
September 25
Warmup: What does being a communicator mean to you? Use a complex sentence with a relative pronoun, a semicolon to separate items in a list, and a comma with parallel adjectives. Also use two vocabulary words.
"Pow Wow" and Edit: You completed your "Pow Wow" questions and peer edits from last class. We discussed the tone of "Pow Wow."
Individual Review: We started to prepare for our timed essay. Individually, you completed a review sheet for the literature studied during this unit. THis is due next class.
Homework:
1. Finish review sheet.
"Pow Wow" and Edit: You completed your "Pow Wow" questions and peer edits from last class. We discussed the tone of "Pow Wow."
Individual Review: We started to prepare for our timed essay. Individually, you completed a review sheet for the literature studied during this unit. THis is due next class.
Homework:
1. Finish review sheet.
September 21
Warmup: You received a few minutes to complete your mini-AEAs from last class.
Peer Edit: We peer graded your "Summer Wind" AEAs. Two people graded each AEA using the document under "Native American Lit."
"Pow Wow": In groups, you read "Pow Wow and the End of the World." First, you read the questions. Then each person in your group read the poem out loud while the rest annotated. Last, your group completed the questions together.
Group Discussion: We discussed the poem and had volunteers read the poem using the appropriate tone.
Homework:
1. Complete any work not finished in class.
Peer Edit: We peer graded your "Summer Wind" AEAs. Two people graded each AEA using the document under "Native American Lit."
"Pow Wow": In groups, you read "Pow Wow and the End of the World." First, you read the questions. Then each person in your group read the poem out loud while the rest annotated. Last, your group completed the questions together.
Group Discussion: We discussed the poem and had volunteers read the poem using the appropriate tone.
Homework:
1. Complete any work not finished in class.
September 19
Warmup: We reviewed sentence types by adding onto sentences.
Literature Circles: In groups, you discussed the questions for "The Man to Send Rainclouds" under "Native American Lit."
Writing: We discussed three elements that must be present in your AEAs. Please look under "Writing."
Homework:
1. Read "Summer Wind." Write AEA for "Summer Wind": Identify a theme present in this short story. Then, show how the author furthers that theme. Use two literary devices/elements of style in your analysis portion. One evidence portion must be paraphrase or “hybrid”. The other can be a direct quote. Look under "Writing" for the three elements that must be in your AEA. Remember to bold, italicize, and underline the appropriate parts.
Literature Circles: In groups, you discussed the questions for "The Man to Send Rainclouds" under "Native American Lit."
Writing: We discussed three elements that must be present in your AEAs. Please look under "Writing."
Homework:
1. Read "Summer Wind." Write AEA for "Summer Wind": Identify a theme present in this short story. Then, show how the author furthers that theme. Use two literary devices/elements of style in your analysis portion. One evidence portion must be paraphrase or “hybrid”. The other can be a direct quote. Look under "Writing" for the three elements that must be in your AEA. Remember to bold, italicize, and underline the appropriate parts.
September 17
Presentations: We presented your group projects.
Imagery: Individually, you reviewed imagery by writing. This can be found under "Literary Features."
Homework:
1. Read "The Man to Send Rainclouds" under "Native American Lit." You will complete the questions in literature circles next class.
Imagery: Individually, you reviewed imagery by writing. This can be found under "Literary Features."
Homework:
1. Read "The Man to Send Rainclouds" under "Native American Lit." You will complete the questions in literature circles next class.
September 13
Imagery Warmup: We did a practice with imagery.
"Man from Washington": Please see the document under "Native American Lit." We completed this activity in partners.
Group Project: You had time to complete your group projects.
Homework:
1. You are presenting next class. Be sure to read the directions and have everything you need in hard copy.
"Man from Washington": Please see the document under "Native American Lit." We completed this activity in partners.
Group Project: You had time to complete your group projects.
Homework:
1. You are presenting next class. Be sure to read the directions and have everything you need in hard copy.
September 11
AEAs: We reviewed your "Lullaby" AEAs using the PP under "Literary Features."
TPCASTT: We finished analyzing the poem using TPCASTT. We are not finished with this poem yet!
Group Project: You had time to work on your group projects.
Homework:
1. Group projects
TPCASTT: We finished analyzing the poem using TPCASTT. We are not finished with this poem yet!
Group Project: You had time to work on your group projects.
Homework:
1. Group projects
September 7
Quiz: You took your first vocabulary quiz. If you were absent, you need to see Mrs. Supplee to schedule a time.
TPCASTT: We discussed the poem "Indian Boarding School: The Runaways" using your questions from last class and the document "TPCASTT" under "Literary Features." We will be using TPCASTT in the future to analyze poems.
Archetypes: We reviewed the PowerPoint under "Native American Lit."
Storytelling Group Project: You started your storytelling group project, which is under "Native American Lit."
Homework:
1. We will be presenting on September 13.
TPCASTT: We discussed the poem "Indian Boarding School: The Runaways" using your questions from last class and the document "TPCASTT" under "Literary Features." We will be using TPCASTT in the future to analyze poems.
Archetypes: We reviewed the PowerPoint under "Native American Lit."
Storytelling Group Project: You started your storytelling group project, which is under "Native American Lit."
Homework:
1. We will be presenting on September 13.
September 5
Vocabulary: We reviewed your vocabulary words.
Peer Edit: In partners, you peer edited your AEAs from last class. These AEAs were then revised and turned in for credit.
"Indian Boarding Schools": You read this website while taking guided Cornell notes. These notes are under "Native American Lit."
Louise Erdrich: We read the poem under "Native American Lit" and answered the questions.
Homework:
1. You have a vocabulary quiz next class. In addition to the vocabulary words, you will need to know all of the grammar that we have reviewed so far this year: commas, semicolons, colons, complex sentences (including a dependent clause with a relative pronoun), and compound-complex sentences.
2. Finish the poem questions. You do not need to complete numbers 13 and 14.
Peer Edit: In partners, you peer edited your AEAs from last class. These AEAs were then revised and turned in for credit.
"Indian Boarding Schools": You read this website while taking guided Cornell notes. These notes are under "Native American Lit."
Louise Erdrich: We read the poem under "Native American Lit" and answered the questions.
Homework:
1. You have a vocabulary quiz next class. In addition to the vocabulary words, you will need to know all of the grammar that we have reviewed so far this year: commas, semicolons, colons, complex sentences (including a dependent clause with a relative pronoun), and compound-complex sentences.
2. Finish the poem questions. You do not need to complete numbers 13 and 14.
August 30
Vocabulary: We reviewed your vocabulary words.
Rhetorical Devices Review: We reviewed your rhetorical devices from Chief Joseph's speech.
AEA: Using the document under "Native American Lit," you wrote an AEA in class.
Homework:
1. You will have a vocabulary quiz in two class periods (September 7). In addition to the vocabulary words, you will need to know all of the grammar that we have reviewed so far this year: commas, semicolons, colons, complex sentences (including a dependent clause with a relative pronoun), and compound-complex sentences.
Rhetorical Devices Review: We reviewed your rhetorical devices from Chief Joseph's speech.
AEA: Using the document under "Native American Lit," you wrote an AEA in class.
Homework:
1. You will have a vocabulary quiz in two class periods (September 7). In addition to the vocabulary words, you will need to know all of the grammar that we have reviewed so far this year: commas, semicolons, colons, complex sentences (including a dependent clause with a relative pronoun), and compound-complex sentences.
August 28
Warmup: We completed a warmup on semicolons and colons.
Paraphrasing: In partners, you completed the paraphrasing activity under "Research."
Imagery Activity: We completed an activity to practice identifying and layering imagery.
Homework:
1. Read "Lullaby" under "Native American Lit."
2. Answer questions under "Native American Lit."
Paraphrasing: In partners, you completed the paraphrasing activity under "Research."
Imagery Activity: We completed an activity to practice identifying and layering imagery.
Homework:
1. Read "Lullaby" under "Native American Lit."
2. Answer questions under "Native American Lit."
August 24
Warmup: We completed a warmup on commas.
Pre-test: We took a reading pre-test.
Homework: We discussed your reading of the Native American creation myths. We also reviewed your vocabulary words.
Chief Joseph: We analyzed the picture of Chief Joseph under "Native American Lit." We used our vocabulary words to predict who he was.
Research: Who was Chief Joseph? You researched five facts and listed them in bullet form. You used in-text citation and created a formal Works Cited page. You used at least two different websites. Use Purdue OWL if you have questions. You could start here.
Rhetorical Devices: We learned some rhetorical devices.
Homework:
1. Read the text of Chief Joseph's speech. This is under "Native American Lit."
2. Answer the questions that accompany the speech. This is under "Native American Lit."
Pre-test: We took a reading pre-test.
Homework: We discussed your reading of the Native American creation myths. We also reviewed your vocabulary words.
Chief Joseph: We analyzed the picture of Chief Joseph under "Native American Lit." We used our vocabulary words to predict who he was.
Research: Who was Chief Joseph? You researched five facts and listed them in bullet form. You used in-text citation and created a formal Works Cited page. You used at least two different websites. Use Purdue OWL if you have questions. You could start here.
Rhetorical Devices: We learned some rhetorical devices.
Homework:
1. Read the text of Chief Joseph's speech. This is under "Native American Lit."
2. Answer the questions that accompany the speech. This is under "Native American Lit."
August 22
Semi-colon and Colon Practice: You can find this under "Grammar."
Mini AEAs: We discussed your mini AEAs from last class.
Tone Posters: We shared our tone posters and completed the chart under "Literary Features."
Pre-test: You took a reading pre-test.
Native American Literature: We discussed the fundamentals of Native American literature. This PowerPoint is under "Native American Lit."
Homework:
1. Read the creation myths on Blackboard.
2. Complete the handout for the creation myths. This is on Blackboard and under "Native American Lit."
Mini AEAs: We discussed your mini AEAs from last class.
Tone Posters: We shared our tone posters and completed the chart under "Literary Features."
Pre-test: You took a reading pre-test.
Native American Literature: We discussed the fundamentals of Native American literature. This PowerPoint is under "Native American Lit."
Homework:
1. Read the creation myths on Blackboard.
2. Complete the handout for the creation myths. This is on Blackboard and under "Native American Lit."
August 20
Review Homework: We reviewed your homework from Thursday. You wrote a mini AEA (one assertion, one evidence, one chunk of analysis) answering the following prompt: What is the theme of "The Tell-Tale Heart"?
Grammar Review: We reviewed semi-colons, colons, and commas. The PowerPoints and practice sentences are under "Grammar."
Literary Review: In partners, we completed the "Identifying Irony" worksheet under "Literary Features." How can irony layer to other literary features?
Tone Posters: You were assigned a tone word. The assignment is under "Literary Features."
Homework:
1. Tone Poster
Grammar Review: We reviewed semi-colons, colons, and commas. The PowerPoints and practice sentences are under "Grammar."
Literary Review: In partners, we completed the "Identifying Irony" worksheet under "Literary Features." How can irony layer to other literary features?
Tone Posters: You were assigned a tone word. The assignment is under "Literary Features."
Homework:
1. Tone Poster
August 15
Vocabulary: We used context clues to determine the meaning of our first vocabulary words. You can find the list under "Vocabulary."
Pre-test: You took a grammar pre-test.
Homework: We reviewed your homework and learned new examples of complex sentences with relative pronouns. Please see the tab "Grammar."
Literary Features: We reviewed mood, setting, point of view, and theme. We learned author's style (punctuation, diction, syntax).
Homework:
1. Read "The Tell-Tale Heart" by Poe. Complete the theme organizer under "Literary Features."
Pre-test: You took a grammar pre-test.
Homework: We reviewed your homework and learned new examples of complex sentences with relative pronouns. Please see the tab "Grammar."
Literary Features: We reviewed mood, setting, point of view, and theme. We learned author's style (punctuation, diction, syntax).
Homework:
1. Read "The Tell-Tale Heart" by Poe. Complete the theme organizer under "Literary Features."
August 13
Syllabus: We discussed the syllabus for the semester.
First Lines: We completed a short writing activity based on the first lines of famous literature.
Millionaire: We played a class game to help us review grammar from last year. We also learned compound-complex sentences. This PowerPoint is under "Grammar."
Practice: We practiced our sentence types.
Homework:
1. Syllabus signatures are due next class.
2. Sentence Practice. This can be found under "Grammar." It has 13 sentences.
First Lines: We completed a short writing activity based on the first lines of famous literature.
Millionaire: We played a class game to help us review grammar from last year. We also learned compound-complex sentences. This PowerPoint is under "Grammar."
Practice: We practiced our sentence types.
Homework:
1. Syllabus signatures are due next class.
2. Sentence Practice. This can be found under "Grammar." It has 13 sentences.