English/Language Arts III (11th grade) courses continue to develop students writing skills, emphasizing clear, logical writing patterns, word choice, and usage, as students write essays and begin to learn the techniques of writing research papers. Students continue to read works of literature, which often form the backbone of the writing assignments. Literary conventions and stylistic devices may receive greater emphasis than in previous courses.
Classroom Policies and Anchor Texts
Course policies are linked here.
The Honor Code is linked here.
Anchor Texts
Catcher and the Rye pdf- linked here
Audio reading of Catcher in the Rye- linked here
Catcher and the Rye Reading Schedule- linked here
Daily Agenda
Thursday, 8/15
-Welcome Back
-ID photos in the auditorium
-Complete LA 11 Policies Quiz (see handout)
Friday, 8/16
-Attendance Question/ name tent
-Bathroom Pass/ Fire Drills
-Letter Writing Grammar Guide (linked)
-Begin drafting assignment, Introductory Letter to your Teacher (instructions linked)
-You may use my Example Letter as a model to get started (example linked)
Due date: Introductory Letter is due in Schoology Monday, 8/18
Weekly Agenda, 8/18-8/22
Monday, 8/18
-Introductory Letter to Teacher is due in Schoology
-Parts of Speech Review #1- see provided handout
-Begin working on Getting to Know You Collage (instructions linked)
Tuesday, 8/19
-Parts of Speech Review-Take Notes
-Parts of Speech Review #2-complete provided handout
-Complete Getting to Know You Collage
Block (8/20 or 8/21)
-Complete the Common Lit BOY (Beginning of Year Assessment)
-When you are done, complete your Getting to Know You Collage and submit in Schoology
Friday, 8/22
-Parts of Speech Review #3
-Quick Write #1: Write about a time you made an impulsive decision or took a risk. (To be completed in your dedicated LA notebook)
-Begin Getting to Know You Collage Presentations (6-7)
Weekly Agenda, 8/25-8/29
Monday, 8/25
-Parts of Speech Review (Snoopy Graphic)
-Parts of Speech Quiz
-Quick Write share out
-Begin watching "Surviving the Teenage Brain"-use the note catcher
-Collage Presentations (5-6)
Tuesday, 8/26
-Pass out Common Lit results
-Continue watching "Surviving the Teenage Brain"-use the note catcher
Block
-Introduce Vocabulary #1
-Complete the Practice Session in vocabulary.com
-Complete watching "Surviving the Teenage Brain"-use the note catcher
-What's the gist of the documentary?
-Complete post viewing quiz
-Complete Collage Presentations
Friday, 8/29
-Complete Vocabulary #1 Practice Set
-Pass out bookmarks
-Read and Actively Annotate "Screen Time and the Brain"
-Complete Review Q's
-Visit the green Mental Health Unit 1 Folder-make a copy of the Research Deck Slide Show linked here. (you may work with one partner if you like). Begin adding information into the Research Deck from the two sources we've explored so far, Surviving the Teenage Brain"and "Screen Time and the Brain: Digital Devices Can Interfere with Everything from Sleep to Creativity"
Weekly Agenda, 9/1-9/5
Monday, 9/1
-No School
Tuesday, 9/2
-No School
Block
-Introduce Vocabualry #2
-Complete Vocabulary Quiz #1 in vocabulary.com
-Read through Teen Mental Health Summative Assessment-(linked in Unit 1 Mental Health Folder)
-Work on filling in your Research Slide Deck for our first two sources: Surviving the Teenage Brain and "Screen Time and the Brain: Digital Devices Can Interfere with Everything from Sleep to Creativity." (15-20 min)
-Watch TED Talk "Why Teens Turn from Parents to Peers" by Daniel Siegel- actively take notes (alloparenting, mindsight, membership vs. morality, evolutionary benefits, importance of peers)
-Begin reading and actively annotate the article, "Teens are Using Chatbots as Therapists" by Ryan McBain
Friday, 9/5
-Read and actively annotate the article, "Teens are Using Chatbots as Therapists" by Ryan McBain
-Identify the gist of the article. See this resource on Determining the Gist of a Text
-Answer the review questions over "Teens are Using Chatbots as Therapists" by Ryan McBain
-Continue work on Research Slide Deck.
Weekly Agenda, 9/8-9/12
Monday, 9/8
-Capitalization review
-Select 2 articles from the Mental Health Unit folders in Schoology. Make a copy of each article and save it to your LA files. MOVE THE ARTICLES YOU CHOOSE TO YOUR LA FILES IN YOUR GOOGLE DRIVE. Read each article closely. Change he text color with your symbols. When you need a star, use the "insert" option. Select "special characters." Use this to find your symbols and annotate. Using "insert," select "comments" to provide your comments for each symbol. You'll submit your annotations for review.
Tuesday, 9/9
-Practice Vocabulary #2
-Continue annotating chosen articles from Mental Health Folder
-Add the articles from the Schoology folder to your resource slide deck.
Block
-Preview Annotation Rubric for Common Assessment on Friday
-Introduce Vocabulary #3
-Complete Vocabulary quiz #2
-Complete practice session for Vocabulary #3
-Finish annotations for individual articles. Include articles in Research Slide Deck.
-Begin watching The Social Dilemma
Friday, 9/12
-Complete LA 11 Common Skill Assessment
-Submit Mental Health Choice articles in Schoology
-Continue watching The Social Dilemma
Weekly Agenda, 9/15-9/19
Monday, 9/15
-Summative Letter Prep (linked here)
-Continue watching The Social Dilemma
Tuesday, 9/16
-Complete review over first half of "The Social Dilemma"-this is a handout
-Continue watching The Social Dilemma
-Continue work with Active Viewing Guide handout
Block, 9/17-18
Mental Health Vocabulary #4
placebo (noun)- a harmless or inocuous pill given for psychological effect
salient (adj)- the most important
multiplicity (noun)- large in number, scale or complexity
discern (verb)- to perceive or recognize
acuity (noun)- sharpness or keenness typically in vision or hearing
Include from previous weeks: cognitive, debilitate, sequester, anecdote and forlorn
-Complete Vocabulary Quiz #3
-Complete the practice session for Vocabulary #4
-Finish viewing The Social Dilemma
-Read the article, "15 Action Steps..." (about an 8 minute read)
Friday, 9/19
-Have you submitted your 2 choice articles from last week?
-Complete The Social Dilemma CER Paragraph in Schoology-see the CER resource in the Vocabulary/ LA Resources (purple file) or see this link: CER Resource
-Use this resource for Using Textual Evidence in your CER paragraph
-If you need help creating your claim for the CER Paragraph, see this resource: Creating Your Claim.
-Add the information from The Social Dilemma in your Resource Slide Deck
Weekly Agenda, 9/22-9/26
Monday, 9/22
-Have you completed your CER paragraph from Friday? Is your evidence properly cited?
-Read and annotate, "Social Platforms Duck Blame for Inflaming Divisions.." (this is a handout)
-Complete the evidence-based follow up questions for the article.
-Is your Resource Slide Deck up to date?
Tuesday, 9/23
-Practice Vocabulary #4
-See the instructions for writing Summative Letter
-Summative Letter Preparation Document-make a copy (you also have a hard copy of this document).
Before you start, make sure your Resource Slide Deck is up to date. It needs to include entries for the following resources. You should have seven (7) entries in your Research Slide Deck.
Surviving the Teenage Brain-documentary
"Screen Time and the Brain"-article
TED Talk "Why Teens Turn on their Parents to Peers"
"Teens are Using Chatbots as Therapists"-article
Your two choice articles from the Mental Health folder in Schoology
The Social Dilemma- documentary
-When your Research Slide Deck is in order, begin researching the evidence for your summative letter. Decide on which three factors you're going to write about.
Block, 9/24 and 9/25
Vocabulary #5
infallible (adj)- incapable to making an error
estranged (adj)- one who is unloved or separated from loved ones
rankle (verb)- to induce anger or make mad
trepidation (noun)- a feeling of alarm, fear
arbitrate (verb)-the act of reconciling differences, finding agreement
defamation (noun)- an attack on one's character
licentious (adj)- lacking moral discipline
conviction (noun)- absolute belief in something
dote (verb)- to show an excess of affection
vile (adj)- morally corrupt
-Complete Vocabulary Quiz #4
-Complete the practice session for Vocabulary #5 (this will be graded)
-Begin drafting your Summative Letter. Use your Letter Preparation document
-See this example of the Summative Letter. See Ms. Christopher's organizational comments. Also notice she did not provide an example for the second and third body paragraphs
Friday, 9/26
-Complete the handout over Incorporating Direct and Indirect Evidence
-Go to No Red Ink on the SSO Page. Complete the Activity over "Using Strong Evidence to Support a Claim"
-Continue drafting your Summative Letter. Use your Letter Preparation document.
-The Summative Letter for the Mental Health Unit is due Tuesday, 9/30.
Weekly Agenda, 9/29-10/3
Monday. 9/29
-Submit your completed Research Slide Deck in Schoology.
-See this copy of The Summative Letter Rubric
-Continue drafting your Summative Letter. Use your Letter Preparation document.
Tuesday, 9/30
-Practice Vocabulary #5
-The Summative Letter is due today in Schoology. Make sure to proofread and edit. Use the rubric to make sure you have all the required elements.
-Complete the Writer's Memo at the end your Summative Letter Preparation Document- Complete these tasks and answer the questions at the end of your letter document. When complete, submit your letter in Schoology.
Block Period, 10/1-10/2
Vocabulary #6
reproach (verb)- to formally criticize with words
inept (adj)- incompetent or ineffective
perjury (noun)- act of making a false statement (lying)
gaunt (adj)- very thin or decimated, typically from hunger or disease
reprieve (noun)- the act of postponing a punishment
adamant (adj)- insistent, unwilling to change one's mind
calamity (noun)- an event resulting in great loss or misfortune
incredulous (adj)- unbelievable or disbelieving
rescind (verb)- to officially cancel or take back
grapple (verb)- to grip, seize or wrestle with
-Complete Vocabulary Quiz #5 in vocabulary.com
-Complete the practice session for Vocabulary #6
-EQ: Why do good people do bad things?
-Take Notes on the background of Arthur Miller
-Begin creating and researching Character Biography Sketch for The Crucible
-In The Crucible Folder in Schoology, peruse through the resources in the "Primary Sources" folder to aid in your research.
Friday, 10/3
-Watch The Shocking History and Legacy of The Salem Witch Trials
-Read "A Brief History of Salem Witch Trials"
-Complete Arthur Miller/ article review quiz handout
-Continue creating and researching Character Biography Sketch for The Crucible
Weekly Agenda, 10/6-10/10
Monday, 10/6
-Complete Comma Usage Pre-Quiz (Baby Yoda)
-Complete comma review activity handout (discuss clauses)
-Continue creating and researching Character Biography Sketch for The Crucible
Tuesday, 10/7
-End of first quarter is this Friday, 10/10. All late work due end of tutor time Thursday, 10/9.
-Vocabulary #6 Practice
-Continue creating and researching Character Biography Sketch for The Crucible
-Be prepared for Character Biography share out during block day. Submit your slides in Schoology.
Block
Vocabulary #7
unruly (adj)- can't be controlled, loud and obnoxious
dregs (noun)- left over sediment, the unwanted leftover remains
languish (verb)- to become lazy and weak
elasticity (noun)- the abilty of something to return to its original shape
whim (noun)- an odd, impetuous, fanciful decision
affluent (adj)- having lots of money, wealthy
ominous (adj)- threatening, foreshadowing evil
harried (adj)- bothered by petty annoyances
diligently (adv)- carefully and methodically
paradoxical (adj)- describes something contradictory, but also true
-Complete Vocabulary Quiz #6 in vocabulary.com
-Complete the practice session for Vocabulary #7
-Read the article, "They Called it Witchcraft" and answer the review questions.
-Present Character biographies (share out order linked)
Friday, 10/10
-Pass back papers
-Read the excerpt from The Crucible and answer the questions on the provided handout
-Present Character biographies (share out order linked)
Weekly Agenda, 10/13-10/14
Monday, Tuesday-Fall Break
Block
Vocabulary #8
abyss (noun)- bottomless pit
entitled (adj)- qualified by law or custom
banality (noun)- repeated too often to be effective; commonplace
inherent (adj)- a built in, pre-existing characteristic
zeitgeist (noun)- the spirit of the time
vigilant (adj)- carefully observant
incarnate (adj)- embodied in; existing in bodily form
encrypt (verb)- to convert a langauge into some kind of code
contrite (adj)- expressing pain or sorrow for one's sins or offenses
altruistic (adj)- showing unselfish concern for others
-Complete vocabulary #7 quiz
-Complete the practice session for vocabulary #8
-Take notes over the mini-lecture over Puritanism 101
-Finish remaining Character biographies
-Begin reading Act I from The Crucible-Tituba, Rev. Parris, Abigail Williams, Susanna Walcott, Mrs. Putnam, and Thomas Putnam, Mercy Lewis, Proctor.
Friday, 10/17
-Complete the LA 11 Common Assessment
-Continue reading Act I in The Crucible
Weekly Agenda, 10/20-10/24
Monday, 10/20
-Watch The Puritans
-Begin work on Note Catcher for Act I
-Continue reading Act I in The Crucible
Tuesday, 10/21
-Practice Vocabulary #7
-Finish Act I in The Crucible
-Continue working on Note catcher for Act I
Block
-Tutor Time today
Vocabulary #9
unbridled (adj)- unrestrained or uncontrolled
ramshackle (adj)- broken down, in poor condition
rapport (noun)- a mutual understanding between people
strident (adj)- loud and harsh sounding
histrionic (adj)- overly dramatic or emotional
hubris (noun)- overbearing pride
unkempt (adj)- messy and out of order
flamboyant (adj)- attracts attention
bravado (noun)- show of courage to impress or intimidate
callow (adj)- young or inexperienced
-Complete Vocabulary Quiz #8
-Compete the practice session for Vocabulary #9
-Watch The Crucible on film?
-Complete Line Quiz over Act I- this is a handout
-Complete and submit the Note Catcher for Act I
Friday, 10/24
-Complete the No Red Ink Activity on "Commas Separating Adjectives"
-Watch "What Really Happened during the Salem Witch Trials"
-Begin The Primary Source Analysis for Docs 1,2 and 3. This is a handout.
Weekly Agenda, 10/27-10/31
Monday, 10/27
-Complete Primary Source Analysis for Docs 1,2 and 3. This is a handout.
-Pass out Note catcher for Act II
-Begin reading Act II from The Crucible.
-Audio for Act II
Tuesday, 10/28
-Practice Vocabulary #9
-Read through Digital History Docs "Puritan Rules for Children and Adults"
-Continue reading Act II in The Crucible
Block
Vocabulary #10
nonchalantly (adv)- in an unconcerned manner
arcane (adj)- requiring specific , mysterious knowledge
mercurial (adj)- unpredictable, irregular
rancor (noun)- bitter anger or ill will
euphoria (noun)- great elation, wonderful feelings
preeminent (adj)- most important
ambivalent (adj)- uncertain, indecisive
autonomy (noun)- independence, self control
modicum (adj)- small, token amount
stymie (verb)- to hinder, slow down or prevent
-Complete Vocabulary Quiz #9 in vocabulary.com
-Complete the practice session for vocabulary #10
-Finish Act II in The Crucible
-Watch Act II on film? (35:21-50:21) and (54:26-1:04)
-Complete Line Quiz over Act II
-Work on Note catcher for Act II.
Friday, 10/31
-Complete Note catcher for Act II.
-What is a Congressional Committee Hearing? A public meeting where a committee gathers information on issues like proposed legislation, and government oversight.
-Watch the video, "What is McCarthyism?"
-Begin work on McCarthyism Synopsis handout
Weekly Agenda 11/3-11/7
Monday, 11/3
-Continue work on McCarthyism Synopsis handout
-Begin reading Act III of The Crucible
Tuesday, 11/4
-Practice Vocabulary #10
-Watch "History's Greatest Mysteries: The Salem Witch Trials"
-Begin reading Act III of The Crucible
Block
Vocabulary #11
crony (noun)- a good friend or companion
guerilla (noun)- member of an unrecognized resistance group that operates through sabotage and harassment
implicit (adj)- implied, but not expressed
silhouette (noun)- an outline of an object; shadow or shape
commodity (noun)- item of commerce, good or services bought and sold
encroach (verb)- to infringe upon, overstep ones boundaries
august (adj)- profoundly honored
coquettish (adj)- flirtatious, as applies to women
perpetuity (noun)- never ending, ceaseless
pallid (adj)- colorless, suggesting distress or sickness
-Complete vocabulary quiz #10
-Complete the practice session for vocabulary #11
-Finish Act III of The Crucible
-Watch Act III on film (105:20)
Friday, 11/7
-Complete Practice Set for Vocabulary #11 (quizz on Block day next week)
-Watch Act III on film (105:20)
-Complete Line Quiz over Act III
-Work on Note catcher for Act III
Weekly Agenda, 11/10-11/14
Monday, 11/11 and Tuesday, 11/11
Block
LA 11 Vocabulary #12
diffident (adj)- lacks confidence, shows modest reserve
deprecation (noun)- sincere disapproval
temerity (noun)- fearless, daring, toughness
impervious (adj)- can't be affected, (stoic)
haughty (adj)- showing arrogance
divulge (verb)- to make known publicly
cabal (noun)- a secret club to work against something, secret plot
circumvent (verb)- to get around, avoid by being clever
pall (noun)- funeral cloth, feeling of dread
pervasive (adj)- always present, existing
-Complete Vocabulary #11 quiz
-Complete the practice session for Vocabulary #12
-"The Devil" Tragedy in Literature- it's a thing.. Graphic Provided on board
-Complete the note catcher for Act III in The Crucible
Friday, 11/14
-Complete the CommonLit article, "What makes good people do bad things?"-access the article through your SSO.
-Begin constructing the Art of Relationships Project
Weekly Agenda, 11/17-11/21
Monday, 11/17
-Complete constructing the Art of Relationships Project- due tomorrow, Tuesday, 11/18 at beginning of period.
-Pass out note catcher for Act IV
-Begin Reading Act IV
Tuesday, 11/18
-Art of Relationships Graphic Due
-Practice Vocabulary #12
-Finish Act IV in The Crucible
-Work on note catcher for Act IV
Block
-State Championship Assembly Schedule (Thursday)
-Complete Vocabulary Quiz #12
-Complete note catcher for Act IV.
-The End of the McCarthy Hearings and the HUAC
-Video footage of the end of McCarthy and the HUAC
-Watch Act IV of The Crucible on film
-Begin constructing The Crucible Tombstone Project-you may work with one partner if you choose.
Friday, 11/19
-Complete The Crucible Tombstone Project- you may work with one partner- Due Monday, 12/1
-See this resource of The Old English Alphabet and Numbers
After Thanksgiving Break
-Monday-Review The Crucible
-Study Guide for The Crucible - for Tuesday, 11/25
-Summative Essay Prompt for The Crucible- for Block 11/26 or 11/27
Weekly Agenda, 12/1-12/5
Monday, 12/1
-Complete The Crucible Tombstone Project
-Review for exam over The Crucible- Review these questions as practice. Check your responses with this answer key
-Review these quotes from the play.
-Plan Summative Essay Prompt for The Crucible
-For the multiple choice assessment you may use a pencil, the textbook and any notes you've taken in your notebook.
Tuesday, 12/2
-Complete assessment over The Crucible. If you finish early, plan your essay response for tomorrrow.
Block
-If you are interested in a retake opportunity for the assessment over The Crucible, it will be next Wednesday or Thursday during tutor time.
-Complete written essay response over The Crucible-you may use the textbook, hand written plan in your notebook, and your bvsd Chromebook.
-See this link to the Rubric for your Three-Paragraph response to the essential question
-Include this Honor Code at the top of your document
Friday, 12/3
-JD Salinger and the 1950's-take notes on the big ideas of this presentation
-Complete Methods of Analysis Pre-Quiz
Page 1 Themes:
Draw: Equally on a page divided into 4 (follow my model)
-Hand with Fingernail Polish- False Appearances. What's being "covered up?"
-Sunscreen Bottle- Protection. Who needs to be protected?
-Dollar Bills- Materialism. How does wealth impact the story?
-Banana-make it into a fish. How does it connect to the characters?
-Include within each square: Method, Quote and Analysis
Page 2 Symbols:
Draw: Equally on a page divided into 4
-Feet
-Include in each square: Gist and Represents
Weekly Agenda, 12/8-12/12
Monday, 12/8
-This is a list of terms for our Vocabulary Final for Tuesday, 12/16. 60 Summative Points
-Read the Common Lit article, "Depression, the Secret We All Share" (access through BVSD SSO)
-Finish creating "Perfect Day for Bananafish" graphic from Friday
Tuesday, 12/9
-Practice 1-15 from Final Vocabulary Terms
-Complete Elements of Lit Review
-Complete this poll for our friends in yearbook
Block
-Complete the Entrance Ticket
-Practice Final Vocabulary
-No late work after tutor time this week
-Review of Common Lit Assessment scoring
-We'll be completing the Common Lit MOY Assessment during our Final Exam Time
-Read "The Story of an Hour" By Kate Chopin (see textbook page 548)
-Complete the Short Story Breakdown with a partner
-JD Salinger Biography- take notes
Friday, 12/12
-Practice LA 11 Final Vocabulary
-Finish -JD Salinger Biography- take notes
-Begin reading "A Perfect Day for Bananafish"
Weekly Agenda, 12/15-12/19
Monday, 12/15
-Entrance Ticket
-Finish reading "A Perfect Day for Bananafish"
-Begin completing the Text-based Questions
Tuesday, 12/16
-Complete LA 11 Vocabulary Final on vocabulary.com
-Complete "A Perfect Day for Bananafish" graphic. See these Instructions
Weekly Agenda, 1/6-1/9
Tuesday and Wednesday, 1/6 and 1/7
Final Exam Time
During the Final Exam time, we'll be completing the Common Lit Mid Year Assessment:
Common Lit Mid Year Assessment Instructions
Period 1: Tuesday, 1/6 8:35-10:35
Period 3: Tuesday, 1/6, 11:00-1:00
Period 4: Wednesday, 1/7, 9:30-11:30
-After you've completed the Mid Year Assessment, complete and submit your graphic for "A Perfect Day for Bananafish"- Due Wednesday, 1/7 by 3:55 after makeup exams.
Thursday, 1/8
-Pass out reading schedule for Catcher in the Rye
Adults' Perspective vs. Teen's Perspective
-Read the handout, "It's Pretty Personal and All, but I'll Miss Salinger"-Susan Gilman
-Read and listen to the obituary of JD Salinger, "What Salinger Means to Me". Follow along with the text of the conversation linked here
-After reading and listening to the article, complete the response to the article located in Schoology.
Friday, 1/9
Catcher in the Rye Vocabulary Chapters 1-5, for Quiz on block day next week
Ostracize: verb - to expel or kick out
Compulsory: adj. - required by the rules
Sadistic: adj. - getting pleasure from inflicting pain on another person
Falsetto: noun - a very high voice, sometimes referring to a male
Incognito: adj. - not revealing one's identity
Liberate: verb - to set free or grant freedom
Monotonous: adj. - sounding or spoken in the same pitch
Unscrupulous: adj. - one without principles or values
Pacifist: noun - one opposed to violence
Conscientious: adj. - characterized by extreme care and effort
-Complete the practice session in vocabulary.com- it will be graded
-Complete "Holdenspeak" Activity Quiz
-Complete your response to "What Salinger Means to Me" in Schoology. It is due today.
Weekly Agenda, 1/12-1/16
Monday, 1/12
Mrs. Croell will be my sub today.
-Read chapters 1 and 2 from The Catcher in the Rye. There will be a review quiz over the chapters tomorrow. It should take you about 20-25 minutes. Return the books to the front of the class.
-As you read, complete the Study Guide Questions for the first two chapters- you may work with a partner if you choose. These questions will be due tomorrow at the beginning of the period.
Tuesday, 1/12
-Collect Study Guide Q's for Catcher in the Rye Chapters 1-5
-Practice Catcher Vocabulary 1-5
-Complete Catcher Quiz Chapts. 1-2
-Begin small group discussions for first two chapters using these Chapter 1 and 2 Prompts
-Complete LA 11 Common Assessment reading
Block 1/13-1/14
-Complete and submit small group discussions for first two chapters using these Chapter 1 and 2 Prompts
-Complete Catcher in the Rye Vocabulary Quiz Chapts 1-5 in vocabulary.com
-Introduce and begin work on Double Entry Journal Entries
-Read Chapters 3 and 4 in Catcher in the Rye- as you read, complete your double journal entries.
Friday, 1/15
-Catcher in the Rye Chapters 3 and 4 Entrance Ticket
-Complete Chapter 3 and 4 Review Quiz
-Read Chapters 5 and 6 in Catcher in the Rye (Chapters 5 and 6 due on Tuesday)
Weekly Agenda, 1/19-1/23
Monday, 1/19
-No School for MLK Day
Tuesday, 1/20
-Entrance Ticket for Chapters 5&6
-Complete Quizziz review over Chapts 1-6
Catcher in the Rye Vocabulary Chapters 6-10 for Quiz Friday, 1/23
exasperated (adj)- annoyed or extremely bothered
superficial (adj)- something of little substance
morose- (adj)- showing ill humor, a bad mood
perfunctory (adj)- done without attention to detail
reproachful (adj)- expressing disapproval
evasive (adj)- avoid difficulty or hard things
alienation (noun)- causing someone to be excluded or hostile
belligerent (adj)- eager to start a conflict
provocative (adj)- causing to excite or stimulate
disingenuous (adj)- done in order to deceive, not straight forward
-Complete the practice session in vocabulary.com
Block 1/21, 1/22
-Complete this form for Journalism
-Read the Common Lit article, "Teenage Brains are Malleable and Vulnerable"-access through your SSO
-Practice Catcher in the Rye Vocabulary 6-10
-Read Chapters 7 and 8 in Catcher in the Rye. Complete your Double Entry Journal as you read. I'll check your Double journal entries on Tuesday, 1/27 after reading chapters 9 and 10. You'll need at least nine (9) entries.
-Begin work on Holden Caulfield and Minor Characters Characterization Chart hand out
-See this list of Physical and Emotional Character Traits for reference.
Friday, 1/23
-Complete Catcher in the Rye Characterization Chart
-Complete Catcher Vocabulary Quiz Chapters 6-10 in vocabulary.com
Weekly Agenda, 1/26-1/30
Monday, 1/26
-Complete the review of chapters 7&8
-Read Chapters 9 and 10 in Catcher in the Rye- add entries to your Double Journal Entries as you read. You'll need nine entries by tomorrow.
Tuesday, 1/27
-Complete the LA 11 Common Assessment in Schoology
-Review Double Journal Entries
Catcher in the Rye Vocabulary Chapters 11-16
melancholy (adj)- sad and depressed
inhibited (adj)- held back or restrained
boisterous (adj)-exuberant. exitable
morbid (adj)-suggesting darkness or gloomy topics
condescending (adj)- arrogant or snobby
flit (verb)-to move quicly and lightly
despondent (adj)-hopeless or without hope
restive (adj)- very tense and agitated
disconsolate (adj)-incapable to being comforted, very sad
paltry (adj)- an annoyingly small amount of something desirable
-Complete the practice session in vocabulary.com
-Begin working on Close Reading Questions for Chapter 10 in Catcher in the Rye- see the interpretation tips linked here.
Block
-Practice Vocabulary for Chapts 11-16
-Complete Chapters 9 and 10 Review of Catcher in the Rye
-Continue working on Close Reading Questions for Chapter 10 in Catcher in the Rye- see the interpretation tips linked here. This assignment is due today.
-Read chapters 11 and 12 in Catcher in the Rye- contribute to your Double Journal Entries as you read
Friday, 1/30
-Complete Vocabulary Quiz for Chapts 11-16
-Review Chapters 11 &12
-Pick a poem from one of these resources: Poetry 180, Poem Hunter, Poetry Foundation. Take some time and read several. Find a short one that you like or speaks to you. After you pick one, show it to me for approval, write it down, word for word in your LA notebook. Include the poet, the title, and the full text of the poem.
-This poem is one of my favorites: Radio
Weekly Agenda, 2/2-2/6
Monday, 2/2
-Symbolism Practice from Chapter 12
-Read chapters 13 &14 in Catcher in the Rye- contribute to your Double Journal Entries as you read.
Tuesday, 2/3
-Creative Brainstorm- follow verbal instructions
Catcher in the Rye Vocabulary Chapter 17-21
disaffected (adj)- discontent with authority
cynical (adj)-believing the worst in people
acerbic (adj)- harsh and belittling, "acidic"
derisive (adj)- expressing harsh discontent
disparaging (adj)- expressing a low opinion
supercilious (adj)- showing arrogant superiority
petulant (adj)- easily irritated
vacillate (verb)- being undecided
magnanimous (adj)- generous towards others
solicitude (noun)- a feeling of care and concern
-Complete the practice session in vocabulary.com
-Chapter review for Chapters 13 and 14 in Catcher in the Rye
Block
-Practice Vocabulary for Chapters 17-21
-Continue Brainstorm from yesterday- follow verbal instructions
-Introduce "Allie's Mitt Project"
-Makerspace in Library
Friday, 2/6
-Complete Vocabulary Quiz for Chapters 17-21
-Read Chapter 15 and 16 in Catcher in the Rye- add to your Double Journal Entries as you read
-Work on "Allie's Mitt Project"- Due date TBD
Weekly Agenda, 2/9-2/13
Monday, 2/9
-Entrance Ticket for Chapts 15&16
-Complete Review Quiz over Chapters 15&16
-Work on "Allie's Mitt Project"- Due date Friday, 2/13
Tuesday, 2/10
-Complete Symbolism Identification from Chapter 16
Catcher Vocabulary Chapters 18-25
austere (adj)- stern and strict, (simple?) simplistic, stern approach
romanticized (adj)- an idealized version of something
nostaligic (adj)- longing for the past, familiar things
furtive (adj)- secret and on the sly
brooding (adj)- serious, silent and thoughtful
unrequited (adj)- not returned in kind
discomfited (adj)- feeling defeated, losing your composure
reclusive (adj)- withdrawn from society
disenchanted (adj)- constantly disappointed
indefatigable (adj)- constant enthusiasm, vitality
-Complete the practice session in vocabulary.com
-Begin reading chapters 17 &18 in Catcher in the Rye- contribute to your Double Journal Entries as you read.
Block
-Preview to Holden and Relationships Summative Task for next week
-Practice Catcher Vocab Chapts 18-25
-Finish Reading Chapters 17&18 in Catcher
-Work on "Allie's Mitt Project"- Due date Friday, 2/13
Friday, 2/13
-Class options for Senior Year
-Stay up tp date on your double Journal Entries- our next check will be block day next week. You'll need 18 entries
-Complete Catcher Vocab Quiz 18-25
-Complete Chapters 17 and 18 review
-Allie's Mitt Project Due
TBD
-Complete Chapters 17 & 18 Response
-Character Relationship Types in Literature- see this resource
-Character Relationships Planning Guide
Weekly Agenda, 2/16-2/20
Monday, 2/16
-No School
Tuesday, 2/17
-No School
Block
-Complete Chapters 17 & 18 Response
-See these instructions to Holden and Relationships Summative Task
-Character Relationship Types in Literature- see this resource
-Character Relationships Planning Guide
Friday
-Complete commas, semi colons and colons pre-quiz
-Double Entry Journal Check for Catcher in the Rye. You'll need 18 entries
-See this resource for Transition Words to use in each body paragraph when transitioning between characters. Consider transition words under "Combinations"
-Continue work on Holden and Relationships Summative Task
Weekly Agenda, 2/23-2/27
Monday, 2/23
-Continue work on Holden and Relationships Summative Essay
Tuesday,
-Review semicolon and comma usage
-Practice with semicolons and commas #2
-Continue work on Holden and Relationships Summative Essay
-Holden and Relationships Assessment Rubric- Due, Friday, 2/27- we'll work on the essay today and for 20 minutes on block day
Block
-Read Chapters 19&20 in Catcher in the Rye
-Complete the "Test" over chapters 17-20 as you read- this is a handout
-See this Checklist for your Holden's Relationships Essay
-Finish Holden and Relationships Summative Essay- Due Friday, no exceptions..
Friday, 2/27
-Complete Quiz over Clauses, Semicolons and Colons
-Read Chapters 21&22 in Catcher in the Rye (two of the most important chapters)-focus on the Moments of Happiness and Bliss with your Double Journal Entries.
-Holden's Relationship due today in Schoology.
Weekly Agenda, 3/2-3/6
Monday, 3/2
-Finish reading Chapters 21&22 in Catcher in the Rye
-Begin the Discussion Prompt Questions for Chapters 21 and 22
Tuesday, 3/3
-Complete Quizziz Review of Chapters 21 and 22
-Complete the Discussion Prompt Questions for Chapters 21 and 22
-Complete Thematic Review
-Begin reading Chapters 23 and 24 in Catcher in the Rye-Contribute to your Double Journal Entries as you read.
Block
-Watch Language, Voice and Holden Caulfield Crash Course
-Finish reading Chapters 23 and 24 in Catcher in the Rye
-Complete the Chapters 23 &24 Recap
-Work on your Double Journal Entries
Friday, 3/6
-In your notebook, construct 3 lies about a specific situation you've been in. Construct a small story. Don't exaggerate too much to keep it believable.
-Here are 3 Examples to get you started
-Begin work on the handout over Holden as Unreliable Narrator
Weekly Agenda, 3/8-3/12
Monday, 3/8
-Read Chapter 25 in Catcher in the Rye
-Complete Theme Identifcation Activity
Tuesday, 3/9
-Final Double Journal Entry Check- you need 25 total entries
-Review for Catcher in the Rye Test
Block
-Complete Catcher in the Rye Novel Assessment- bring a pencil
Friday, 3/12
-Introduce Catcher in the Rye Final Compare/ Contrast Essay