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American Literature studies the power of words. American culture was reflected in the literature of the time. We will study the various movements, but not necessarily in chronological order. This year American Literature is every other day. You will have to work on time management and making sure that you don't forget to get the reading or assignments completed. This is the last required English course, and its primary focus is to help you become better readers.
NOTE: Remember I will now be posting the agenda to the Google Classroom stream.
177. Thursday, May 19, 2022: We discussed whether the American dream was dead. It scared me how many of you thought it was. If it is, what's the point? We shared a few things we put on our "bucket lists." Then we took the Our Town quiz. Anyone who did not use their I-Pass on the one-pager needed to turn that in either on-line or in person. Have a great summer. When you sit in here again, it will be as seniors. CODE: umbrellas
176. Wednesday, May 18, 2022: We finished watching Act II and then looked over the questions. Then we started Act III and managed to finish the play with a few (not many) minutes to spare. I pointed out an assignment posted to Google Classroom - 25 Things to Do Before You Sleep. Read the instructions carefully. Everyone also turned in their notebook - keeping their one-pager instructions as well as the Our Town questions. The answers to the movie's study guide was posted to Google Classroom. Our quiz will be on Friday. CODE: "It all goes so fast."
175. Tuesday, May 17, 2022: We finished watching Act II and then looked over the questions. Then we started Act III and managed to finish the play with a few (not many) minutes to spare. I pointed out an assignment posted to Google Classroom - 25 Things to Do Before You Sleep. Read the instructions carefully. Everyone also turned in their notebook - keeping their one-pager instructions as well as the Our Town questions. The answers to the movie's study guide was posted to Google Classroom. Our quiz will be on Thursday. CODE: "It all goes so fast."
174. Monday, May 16, 2022: We got through most of Act II - Love and Marriage. We have about five minutes of Act II to go and then Act III. Notebooks are due on Wednesday. If you want to use your I-Pass in American Literature, you can use it on your one-pager. You may NOT use them on your notebooks. You could also use them on the Our Town quiz. I also explained an assignment I've given for years. Think of 25 things you'd like to do during your lifetime. Read the instructions - it's pretty self-explanatory. CODE: chickens
173. Friday, May 13, 2022: The Tuesday/Thursday class watched most of (except for 3 minutes) of Act II - Love and Marriage. We will discuss this on Tuesday, along with collecting your notebooks. Remember that your notebook is a reflection of your work during this semester's class. Someone asked about I-Passes in American Literature. You can use an I-Pass on your notebook or the Our Town quiz, but not on your one-pager. CODE: chickens
172. Thursday, May 12, 2022: Today we watched the rest of Act I. We didn't get the chance to go over the questions, but we'll do that next week. Remember that your one-pager is due on Wednesday. Your portions MUST in your own words. Basically, you're researching this novel and telling us all you've learned. CODE: Grover's Corners
171. Wednesday, May 11, 2022: Today we watched the rest of Act I. We didn't get the chance to go over the questions, but we'll do that next week. Remember that your one-pager is due on Wednesday. Your portions MUST in your own words. Basically, you're researching this novel and telling us all you've learned. CODE: Grover's Corners
170. Tuesday, May 10, 2022: We started our last unit - Our Town. I introduced the final project - Gream American One Pager. You are to choose from a list of great American novels, and then create a one-pager. I demonstrated how to do it on-line with a Google Slide (change the margins, etc). Then we worked on our Our Town packet completing the first two pages. We watched the first scene of Act I. Your one-pagers are due next Thursday, May 19th and your final test is Thursday, May 19th. CODE: small towns
169. Monday, May 9, 2022: We started our last unit - Our Town. I introduced the final project - Gream American One Pager. You are to choose from a list of great American novels, and then create a one-pager. I demonstrated how to do it on-line with a Google Slide (change the margins, etc). Then we worked on our Our Town packet completing the first two pages. We watched the first scene of Act I. Your one-pagers are due Wednesday, May 18th and your final test is Friday, May 20th. CODE: small towns
168. Friday, May 6, 2022: Today we took our test on Humor and American Literature. I also handed out a packet on the play Our Town. Please have the first page completed - the one on the author Thornton Wilder. CODE: simplicity
167. Thursday, May 5, 2022: Today we took our test on Humor and American Literature. I also handed out a packet on the play Our Town. Please have the first page completed - the one on the author Thornton Wilder. CODE: simplicity
166. Wednesday, May 4, 2022: May the "fourth" be with you! We reviewed Huckleberry Finn and "The War Prayer" in preparation for Friday's test. I also have Quizlet Cards posted to Google Classroom to help with the review. You will be asked to read something humorous and answer questions related to its humor and comprehension. CODE: review
165. Tuesday, May 3, 2022: We reviewed Huckleberry Finn and "The War Prayer" in preparation for Thursday's test. I also have Quizlet Cards posted to Google Classroom to help with the review. You will be asked to read something humorous and answer questions related to its humor and comprehension. CODE: review
164. Monday, May 2, 2022: We took our check over Chapter 2 of Huckleberry Finn. YOU ARE NOT ALLOWED TO TAKE THIS OUTSIDE MRS. SANDBULTE'S ROOM!!! IF YOU DO, IT's A ZERO. Then we went to the auditorium and read "The War Room". It was fun as everyone had a role. We will review the content on Wednesday and have our test over humor and Mark Twain on Friday. CODE: Prophet
163. Friday, April 29, 2022 (Tues/Thurs): We took our check over Chapter 2 of Huckleberry Finn. YOU ARE NOT ALLOWED TO TAKE THIS OUTSIDE MRS. SANDBULTE'S ROOM!!! IF YOU DO, IT's A ZERO. Then we went to the auditorium and read "The War Room". It was fun as everyone had a role. Have a great weekend! CODE: Prophet
162. Thursday, April 28, 2022: We looked at our quotes on the Padlet. If you didn't have one that was humorous, you were "encouraged" to return to the Padlet with a humorous Mark Twain quote. Then we were going to take a reading check over Chapter 2 of Huckleberry Finn, but it seems no one bothered to look at the packet. It was hard not to get angry, so I did. It just goes to show that you don't look at what I hand out. I deleted the check and we'll do it tomorrow after you actually read the story. Tomorrow we're going to go to the auditorium and experience the story "The War Prayer". CODE: Idiots and School Board
161. Wednesday, April 27, 2022: It's been a while since we simply read in class, so today we read for ten minutes. Then we used Padlet to identify a Twain quote, the humor used, and the style. There were several times I laughed out loud at the humor. We then watched the rest of the video and reviewed the question. I handed out a story map for Chapter 2 of Huckleberry Finn. CODE: 759 editions
160. Tuesday, April 26, 2022: We started with reading for ten minutes. We won't be doing that with any regularity, but when I can squeeze some minutes in, I will. Then I created a Padlet where you were to find a quote by Mark Twain, post it to the Padlet link I had on Google Classroom. Then identify what type of humor (irony, understatement, exaggeration or incongruity) and then the style (Horatian or Juvenilian). It's my understanding that you had trouble posting. I'll see what may be the issue. Then you were to have watched the rest of the Huckleberry Finn movie and fill out the worksheet. Finally, class ended with a story map for Chapter 2 of Huckleberry Finn. Have that filled out when you return to class on Thursday. I also reminded people that they had several missing assignments and it affected their midterms. Please follow the directions posted to the email. Let's get that made up. CODE: Tom Sawyer
159. Monday, April 25, 2022: We started with a reading check over "Celebrated Jumping Frog". If you were gone, you must take it in my classroom. If you take it someplace else, it will be a zero. We then started watching a video that summarizes the importance of Huckleberry Finn. We'll finish that off on Tuesday. CODE: Classic novel.
158. Friday, April 22, 2022: You didn't have class today because you were decorating for prom. It was beautiful!
157. Thursday, April 21, 2022: We started with a reading check over "Celebrated Jumping Frog". If you were gone, you must take it in my classroom. If you take it someplace else, it will be a zero. We then started watching a video that summarizes the importance of Huckleberry Finn. We'll finish that off on Tuesday. CODE: Classic novel
156. Wednesday, April 20, 2022: I was gone today for a Federal Judiciary Summit. This is what I left for Mr. Van Briesen. Everyone read the story "Celebrated Jumping Frog" in a reader's theater fashion. As you read along, he asked you questions about the type of humor it was. Then you were to watch a short film that was a remake of the story. The questions should be completed. CODE: fella
155. Tuesday, April 19, 2022: We started class by reading the story aloud via a reader's theater. Eight volunteers were needed for the presentation. Those in bowler hats were asked to read the narrator's parts, straw hats - Simon Wheeler, the fella, and Jim Smiley. Then there was a movie short that we didn't quite get to. We will finish up this story on Thursday. CODE: a betting man.
154. Thursday, April 14, 2022 (Tues/Thurs): We took our note check over Mark Twain's biography. If you were gone today, DO NOT TAKE IT ON YOUR OWN. If you do, I will not count it. You must take it in my room. Then we read for ten minutes. Looking at the opening paragraphs of the "Celebrated Jumping Frog" was next, and rounding out the class is the discussion of reading this as a reader's theater. CODE: Easter
153. Wednesday, April 13, 2022 (Mon/Wed): We took our note check over Mark Twain's biography. Then we read for ten minutes. Looking at the opening paragraphs of the "Celebrated Jumping Frog" was next, and rounding out the class is the discussion of reading this as a reader's theater. For Wednesday of next week, please have the questions completed. CODE: Rev. Leonidas Smiley
152. Tuesday, April 12, 2022 (Tues/Thurs): We completed Day #3 of the Vocabulary. We were going to take our check on the information about Mark Twain, but over half the class didn't have it completed, so I gave an additional day. On Thursday, we will take this check. If you are gone for State FFA, DO NOT TAKE THE CHECK!! Take it with the class on Thursday. We then finished our notes on humor. I handed out a short story "The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County." Please have it read for class on Thursday. CODE: Farce
151. Monday, April 11, 2022 (Mon/Wed): We completed Day #3 of the Vocabulary. We were going to take our check on the information about Mark Twain, but over half the class didn't have it completed, so I gave an additional day. On Wednesday, we will take this check. If you are gone for State FFA, DO NOT TAKE THE CHECK!! Take it with the class on Wednesday. We then finished our notes on humor. I handed out a short story "The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County." Please have it read for class on Wednesday. CODE: Farce
150. Friday, April 8, 2022 (Mon/Wed): After reading for ten minutes, we finished the notes related to the breakdown of satire. We also took Day #2 of vocabulary. Those that will be gone to the state FFA convention need to complete Day #3 on Tuesday. Complete the questions based on Mark Twain's life. The link is on Google Classroom. There will be a check at your next class period. CODE: incongruity
149. Thursday, April 7, 2022 (Tues/Thurs): After reading for ten minutes, we finished the notes related to the breakdown of satire. We also took Day #2 of vocabulary. Those that will be gone to the state FFA convention need to complete Day #3 on Tuesday. I had to leave to speak at Kiwanis, and I'm trying to catch as many of you as I can, but complete the Mark Twain biography notes. There will be a check at your next class period. CODE: incongruity
148. Wednesday, April 6, 2022 (Mon/Wed): We started the class with Day 1 of vocabulary #7. Then We watched the video "Birds Aren't Real - the Truth Comes Out". This is a 24-minute video on satire. It's absolutely mind-boggling that people fall for this satirical movement. We discussed and filled in the questions related to this satire. CODE: pigeons are liars
147. Tuesday, April 5, 2022 (Tues/Thurs): We watched the video "Birds Aren't Real - the Truth Comes Out". This is a 24-minute video on satire. It's absolutely mind-boggling that people fall for this satirical movement. We discussed and filled in the questions related to this satire. We will cover the rest of the elements of humor on Thursday, along with a vocabulary lesson. CODE: pigeons are liars
146. Monday, April 4, 2022 (Mon/Wed): We read for ten minutes, and then discussed the definition of local color. I had a fun article about the midwestern goodbye that helps us see the definition of local color as it relates to us. Then I shared some tricks and tips of ISASP testing. We then started our unit on American humor - satire CODE: good-bye
145. Friday, April 1, 2022 (Tues/Thurs): We read for ten minutes, and then discussed the definition of local color. I had a fun article about the midwestern goodbye that helps us see the definition of local color as it relates to us. Then I shared some tricks and tips of ISASP testing. We then started our unit on American humor - satire. If you were gone for Swing Choir, go to Google Classroom Stream and look at the agenda posted there. CODE: Swing Show
144. Thursday, March 31, 2022 (Tues/Thurs): We quickly reviewed the study guide for the Age of Reason test (quest). I wasn't here on Monday, so I do feel a bit like I threw you to the wolves, but the video was there, and I'm hoping that was enough. Everyone took their test, but there wasn't much time to read after that. We will start our humor unit on Monday. CODE: treason
143. Wednesday, March 30, 2022 (Mon/Wed): We quickly reviewed the study guide for the Age of Reason test (quest). I wasn't here on Monday, so I do feel a bit like I threw you to the wolves, but the video was there, and I'm hoping that was enough. Everyone took their test, but there wasn't much time to read after that. We will start our humor unit on Monday. CODE: treason
142. Tuesday, March 29, 2022 (Tues/Thurs): We discussed (digitally) the importance of the Declaration of Independence - historically, literally, and culturally. Then we annotated the Declaration of Independence for literary elements - anaphora, parallelism, etc. I then distributed a study guide to help you with a quiz/test for Thursday. CODE: all men are created equal
141. Monday, March 28, 2022 (Mon/Wed): I was gone for All-State, but I had a video posted to Google Classroom for you to watch. If you were gone, go to Google Classroom and you'll see the agenda posted. We discussed (digitally) the importance of the Declaration of Independence - historically, literally, and culturally. Then we annotated the Declaration of Independence for literary elements - anaphora, parallelism, etc. The substitute then distributed a study guide to help you with a quiz/test for Wednesday. CODE: all men are created equal
140: Friday, March 25, 2022: No class because of parent-teacher conferences.
139. Thursday, March 24, 2022 (Tues/Thurs): I created a Declaration of Independence Escape Room. I was rather proud of it, and for the most part it worked. I feel like everyone learned a little about Thomas Jefferson and key lines and passages in the Declaration. We had ten minutes to read at the end of the class period. Don't forget to complete the IXL on rhetorical devices (E5). CODE: tomato
138. Wednesday, March 23, 2022 (Mon/Wed): I created a Declaration of Independence Escape Room. I was rather proud of it, and for the most part it worked. I feel like everyone learned a little about Thomas Jefferson and key lines and passages in the Declaration. We had ten minutes to read at the end of the class period. Don't forget to complete the IXL on rhetorical devices (E5). CODE: tomato
137. Tuesday, March 22, 2022 (Tues/Thurs); We read for ten minutes, and then we did a little Declaration by the Numbers. What are the dates? How many people served on the committee? What # is George? etc. Then we briefly went over the notes you were supposed to take over the Declaration of Independence (Quizizz). Then we read a break-up letter and assigned the various sections to it. For Wednesday, please complete the IXL E5 (rhetorical devices). If you were gone for USD, don't forget to send the page number to me as well as the code. You need to show me that you have the Declaration of Independence notes completed. CODE: Dear KG
136. Monday, March 21, 2022 (Mon/Wed): We read for ten minutes, and then we did a little Declaration by the Numbers. What are the dates? How many people served on the committee? What # is George? etc. Then we briefly went over the notes you were supposed to take over the Declaration of Independence (Quizizz). Then we read a break-up letter and assigned the various sections to it. For Wednesday, please complete the IXL E5 (rhetorical devices). CODE: Dear KG
135. Friday, March 18, 2022 (Mon/Wed): We didn't read for ten minutes today as we spent the class reviewing aphorism (and using it for seating chart). This was a great way to review Ben Franklin. We then listened to an instrumental of the "Star-Spangled Banner," and then we took our quiz. For Tuesday, please complete the notes on the Declaration of Independence (using the website Quiziz). CODE: O Say Can You See
134. Thursday, March 17, 2022 (Tues/Thurs) We didn't read for ten minutes today as we spent the class reviewing aphorism (and using it for seating chart). This was a great way to review Ben Franklin. We then listened to an instrumental of the "Star-Spangled Banner," and then we took our quiz. For Tuesday, please complete the notes on the Declaration of Independence (using the website Quiziz). CODE: O Say Can You See
133. Wednesday, March 16, 2022 (Mon/Wed): After reading for ten minutes, we discussed the background for both the Pledge of Allegiance and the Star-Spangled Banner. I went into more detail today rather than give them time to look things up on the Internet. Then we watched what many consider to be the greatest performance of our national anthem - Whitney Houston. For Friday, you will have a quiz over the words found in our national anthem. Also, there are two short videos (7 minutes total) on the Declaration of Independence. CODE: A small leak will sink a great ship.
132. Tuesday, March 15, 2022 (Tues/Thurs): After reading for ten minutes, we discussed the background (very briefly) of the Star-Spangled Banner and Pledge of Allegiance. Then we watched what many consider to be the greatest performance of our national anthem - Whitney Houston. We finished up (again) the aphorisms, and then took a research check over the two websites on the Pledge of Allegiance and the national anthem. For Thursday, you will have a quiz over the words found in our national anthem. Also, there are two short videos (7 minutes total) on the Declaration of Independence. CODE: A small leak will sink a great ship.
131. Monday, March 14, 2022 (Mon/Wed): After reading for ten minutes, we continued to discuss Benjamin Franklin and his aphorisms (proverbs). We translated and then assigned them to various virtues. On Wednesday, you will have a quiz on the research you did for the Pledge of Allegiance and the Star-Spangled Banner. CODE: Eat to live, not live to eat.
130. Friday, March 11, 2022: Day of Great Expectations
129. Thursday, March 10, 2022 (Tues/Thurs): We watched a video on about the seven facts of Benjamin Franklin. We then highlighted them on the resume or added the information under the proper heading. We then began to take notes on the reverse side of the Age of Reason notes. For Monday, complete the aphorism worksheet (matching at the top). You also need to research the history behind the Pledge of Allegiance and the Star-Spangled Banner. You need to take notes as you will have a note check on it. CODE: armonica
128. Wednesday, March 9, 2022 (Mon/Wed): We watched a video on about the seven facts of Benjamin Franklin. We then highlighted them on the resume or added the information under the proper heading. We then began to take notes on the reverse side of the Age of Reason notes. For Monday, complete the aphorism worksheet (matching at the top). You also need to research the history behind the Pledge of Allegiance and the Star-Spangled Banner. You need to take notes as you will have a note check on it. CODE: armonica
127. Tuesday, March 8, 2022 (Tues/Thurs): Today I shared some fun stories from my vacation. Then you read for ten minutes. This is the last week of reading for third quarter. I will be combining last week's and this week's reading. We reviewed the notes on the Age of Reason, and then we started going through Ben Franklin's resume. We'll finish this up on Wednesday. CODE: passport
126. Monday, March 7, 2022 (Mon/Wed): Today I shared some fun stories from my vacation. Then you read for ten minutes. This is the last week of reading for third quarter. I will be combining last week's and this week's reading. We reviewed the notes on the Age of Reason, and then we started going through Ben Franklin's resume. We'll finish this up on Wednesday. CODE: passport
122-125: For two of the class periods (Monday/Tuesday), Mr. Helkenn worked with you on career goals. For Wednesday, Paul gave you a set of notes on the Age of Reason. I just distributed these to the Tuesday/Thursday class. You also had a chapter from Ben Franklin's autobiography. It's not exactly what I had planned, but I didn't know you were going to be done with the career project.
121. Friday, February 25, 2022 (Tues/Thurs): We didn't read for ten minutes, rather we reviewed for today's test on rhetorical devices. There isn't any assigned journals for this week (or next). See you in a week! CODE: Mexican vacation!
120. Thursday, February 24, 2022 (Mon/Wed): We didn't read for ten minutes, rather we reviewed for today's test on rhetorical devices. There isn't any assigned journals for this week (or next). See you in a week! CODE: Mexican vacation!
119. Wednesday, February 23, 2022: We read for ten minutes, and then finished up our Frederick Douglass mystery box. There are study cards posted to Google Classroom. We will be taking our test on Friday. This test is mostly about the rhetorical devices. CODE: New Bedford
118. Tuesday, February 22, 2022: We read for ten minutes, and then finished up our Frederick Douglass mystery box. There are study cards posted to Google Classroom. We will be taking our test on Thursday. This test is mostly about the rhetorical devices. CODE: New Bedford
117. Friday, February 18, 2022 (Mon/Wed): We read for our ten minutes. Then we watched a short video on Frederick Douglass, and then worked on the first half of our mystery box on Frederick Douglass. We will finish this up on Wednesday and take our test over courage on Friday. CODE: Friday
116. Thursday, February 17, 2022 (Tues/Thurs): We read towards the end of the class period. We took a little time to go over the vocabulary words before we took our test. We took our test, and when everyone finished and had a little time to read, we then finished our discussion of the Tuskegee Airmen. We will complete our Mystery Box for Douglass on Friday. I also handed out an excerpt of his autobiography. Please have that read for Wednesday. CODE: circumvent
115. Wednesday, February 16, 2022 (Mon/Wed): We read towards the end of the class period. We took a little time to go over the vocabulary words before we took our test. We took our test, and when everyone finished and had a little time to read, we then finished our discussion of the Tuskegee Airmen. We will complete our Mystery Box for Douglass on Friday. I also handed out an excerpt of his autobiography. Please have that read for Wednesday. CODE: circumvent
114. Tuesday, February 15, 2022 (Tues/Thurs): We read for ten minutes, and then played a few rounds of Quizlet Live in order to prepare for our vocabulary test on Thursday. We then started a mystery box for Frederick Douglass. Most got through the first 7 slides and received a clue for each slide. We will pick this up either on Thursday after the vocabulary test or the following Tuesday (after President's Day). CODE: slavery
113. Monday, February 14, 2022 (Mon/Wed): We read for ten minutes, and then annotated and discussed "In Flanders Fields." Next, we watched a short video on the Tuskegee Airmen. We didn't get to compare and contrast it to much to the article read, but we will finish that up on Tuesday. Our test over Vocabulary 4-6 will be next Thursday, so don't forget to review the words a bit. Reading Journal #5 is due today at 4:00 PM. CODE: Tuskegee Alabama
112. Friday, February 11, 2022 (Tues/Thurs): We read for ten minutes, and then annotated and discussed "In Flanders Fields." Next, we watched a short video on the Tuskegee Airmen. We didn't get to compare and contrast it to much to the article read, but we will finish that up on Tuesday. Our test over Vocabulary 4-6 will be next Thursday, so don't forget to review the words a bit. Reading Journal #5 is due on Monday at 4:00 PM. CODE: Tuskegee Alabama
111. Thursday, February 10, 2022 (Tues/Thurs): We read for ten minutes, and then we played a little Quizlet for reviewing Lessons 4-6. We will be having a vocabulary test next Wednesday. Next, we reviewed President Reagan's speech. We worked in groups to be sure we could find the elements of rhetoric. For next Monday, read the essay on the Tuskegee Airmen. This is not a persuasive essay, so you won't be able to find rhetorical devices, but it is an informative essay, so you can annotate by underlining, highlighting, etc. CODE: "to touch the face of God".
110. Wednesday, February 9, 2022 (Mon/Wed): We read for ten minutes, and then we played a little Quizlet for reviewing Lessons 4-6. We will be having a vocabulary test next Wednesday. Next, we reviewed President Reagan's speech. We worked in groups to be sure we could find the elements of rhetoric. For next Monday, read the essay on the Tuskegee Airmen. This is not a persuasive essay, so you won't be able to find rhetorical devices, but it is an informative essay, so you can annotate by underlining, highlighting, etc. CODE: "to touch the face of God".
109. Tuesday, February 8, 2022 (Tues/Thurs): We read for ten minutes, and then completed Day #2 of our vocabulary. We actually got a lot done today - we finished our discussion of "To Any Would-Be Terrorist" and started a discussion of Ronald Reagan's address to the nation. Many people didn't have that completed despite the fact that it was assigned last week Thursday. So finish that up, read "In Flander's Field," and complete the last day for vocabulary (Day #3). CODE: the Challenger
108. Monday, February 7, 2022 (Mon/Wed): We read for ten minutes, and then completed Day #2 of our vocabulary. We actually got a lot done today - we finished our discussion of "To Any Would-Be Terrorist" and started a discussion of Ronald Reagan's address to the nation. Many people didn't have that completed despite the fact that it was assigned last week Thursday. So finish that up, read "In Flander's Field," and complete the last day for vocabulary (Day #3). CODE: the Challenger
107. Friday, February 4, 2022 (Mon/Wed): We read for ten minutes, and then we went to our vocabulary lesson #6 and completed Day 1. Then we went through the essay "To Any Would-Be Terrorist". This is a great comparison between the tone in the Leonard Pitts essay and the tone in this one. We can also compare the rhetorical devices each chose to use to support their thesis. Be sure to get your reading journal (#4) completed. Have a great weekend. CODE: colleauges v. bastard
106. Thursday, February 3, 2022: We read for ten minutes, finished up the vocabulary words for Lesson #6 and then completed Day #1 of the vocabulary lesson. Then we finished up Leonard Pitts, and we started reading and annotating "To the Would-Be Terrorist". We will finish this up at our next class. Speaking of our next class, please read and annotate the Challenger essay. CODE: colleagues vs. bastard
105. Wednesday, February 2, 2022: We read for ten minutes, then reviewed the words in Vocabulary #6 (up to #7). Next, we finished annotating Leonard Pitts essay. I handed out two essays "To the Would Be Terrorist" and President Reagan's "Challenger Speech." Please read the president's remarks and complete what is in the margin. CODE: you unspeakable "bad word".
104. Tuesday, February 1, 2022: We read for ten minutes, then reviewed the words in Vocabulary #6 (up to #7). Next, we tackled the rhetorical devices found in Leonard Pitts's essay. For Thursday, finish the annotation of the essay. Simply follow along on the checklist and complete the activities as listed. CODE: you unspeakable "bad word".
103. Monday, January 31, 2022: We read for ten minutes, and then I distributed vocabulary #6. We will be going over those words for the next week. Then we finished up our discussion of ethos, pathos, and logos (Schmoop). Finally, I distributed the essay "We Will Go Forward from this Moment." We will be using this essay as our mentor text to review the elements of rhetorical devices. Also, don't forget your reading journal is due by 4:00 PM today. CODE: minutiae
102. Friday, January 28, 2022: We read for ten minutes, and then I distributed vocabulary #6. We will be going over those words for the next week. Then we finished up our discussion of ethos, pathos, and logos (Schmoop). Finally, I distributed the essay "We Will Go Forward from this Moment." We will be using this essay as our mentor text to review the elements of rhetorical devices. Don't forget to complete the IXL for ethos, pathos, and logos. Also, you have a reading journal to complete before Monday at 4:00. CODE: minutiae
101. Thursday, January 27, 2022: We started by completing Day #3 of vocabulary lesson #5. Those of you who are absent can do this on your own in study hall. Remember you may use notes. Then we read for our usual 10 minutes. The focus of today's lesson are rhetorical devices. Please pick up the worksheet from the crate. You will need to watch the video to fill in the chart and notes. Don't forget to complete your reading journal (posted tomorrow) and the IXL ethos, logos, and pathos, which is due Friday. CODE: rhetoric.
100. Wednesday, January 26, 2022 (Mon/Wed): We started by completing Day #3 of vocabulary lesson #5. Those of you who are absent can do this on your own in study hall. Remember you may use notes. Then we read for our usual 10 minutes. The focus of today's lesson are rhetorical devices. Please pick up the worksheet from the crate. You will need to watch the video to fill in the chart and notes. Don't forget to complete your reading journal (posted tomorrow) and the IXL ethos, logos, and pathos, which is due Friday. CODE: rhetoric.
99. Tuesday, January 25, 2022 (Tues/Thurs): We reviewed different events in history to decide whether they were witch hunts or not. I then showed a slide with all the characters' pictures on them. Then we took the test. After the test, everyone had time to read. For Friday, you must complete the IXL skills on ethos, logos, and pathos (I1). You need to work to 100%. It's fairly easy. It's a nice review of the terms we studied when you were freshmen. CODE: witch hunt
98. Monday, January 24, 2022 (Mon/Wed): We reviewed different events in history to decide whether they were witch hunts or not. I then showed a slide with all the characters' pictures on them. Then we took the test. After the test, everyone had time to read. For Friday, you must complete the IXL skills on ethos, logos, and pathos (I1). You need to work to 100%. It's fairly easy. It's a nice review of the terms we studied when you were freshmen. CODE: witch hunt
97. Friday, January 21, 2022 (Mon/Wed): We read for ten minutes, and we redid Day #2 of Vocabulary #5. I hope I made my point about reading the directions. We then reviewed the themes of pride, intolerance, reputation, and hysteria - all found in the play. We finished discussing Act IV questions. For Monday, you need to complete TWO of the characters' conflicts, themes, and resolution (worksheet). Your unit test is on Monday. There are review study cards posted to Google Classroom. CODE: tragic hero
96. Thursday, January 20, 2022 (Tues/Thurs): We read for ten minutes, and we redid Day #2 of Vocabulary #5. I hope I made my point about reading the directions. We then reviewed the themes of pride, intolerance, reputation, and hysteria - all found in the play. We finished discussing Act IV questions. For Tuesday, you need to complete TWO of the characters' conflicts, themes, and resolution (worksheet). Your unit test is on Tuesday. CODE: tragic hero
95. Wednesday, January 19, 2022 (Mon/Wed): We read for ten minutes, and we also completed Day #1 of Vocabulary #5. We then started to go over the details for the movie. We will not have our test on Thursday as originally planned, it will be the following Tuesday. I don't want to extend it that much, but it is what it is. For Thursday, read the handout I gave you called "Conflict, Resolutions, and Themes." CODE: pride
94. Tuesday, January 18, 2022 (Tues/Thurs): We read for ten minutes, and we also completed Day #1 of Vocabulary #5. We then started to go over the details for the movie. We will not have our test on Thursday as originally planned, it will be the following Tuesday. I don't want to extend it that much, but it is what it is. For Thursday, read the handout I gave you called "Conflict, Resolutions, and Themes." CODE: pride
93. Monday, January 17, 2022 (Tues/Thurs): We flip-flopped our classes, so we could keep the two classes in line. We read for ten minutes, finished discussing the words from lesson #5, and then finished watching the movie. Tomorrow, when we meet for class again, we will be discussing the themes and messages behind the play. On Thursday, we will have our test over the article, task cards, and the play. CODE: "Give me my name, for I have no other!"
We did not have class on Friday because of the blizzard.
92. Thursday, January 13, 2022 (Tues/Thurs): We read for ten minutes, and then we reviewed the next three vocabulary words. Then we finished our discussion of the questions for Act III. We finished watching Act III, and then we answered the accompanying questions. Remember to get the Main Idea IXL assignment completed before Friday. CODE: eschew
91. Wednesday, January 12, 2022 (Mon/Wed): We did not read today because I wanted to be sure that we got through the end of the movie. We discussed the importance of a person's "name" - "reputation". This entire revolved around the concept of a person's reputation. Notice that Abigail acted the way she did because her reputation actually improved throughout the trials, John's reputation prevented him from coming forward with admission of adultery, Reverend Parris, Lt. Governor Danforth, and the names continue. We reviewed the rest of the vocabulary lesson #5 words. We did finish the movie and we worked on the viewing questions. We will finish this up on Friday, and we will take our test next week Wednesday. CODE: "Give me my name! I have no other!"
90. Tuesday, January 11, 2022 (Tues/Thurs): We read for ten minutes, and then we discussed what the girls were getting out of the accusations and arrests. We then reviewed the first three vocabulary words from Lesson #5 Avoidance. We then tried to review as many of the questions from Act I-III as we could. We will finish up on Thursday. I just sent out a Remind that assigned an IXL exercise (A1) - Determining the Main Idea. This is due by Friday. CODE: My name!
89. Monday, January 10, 2022 (Mon/Wed): We read for ten minutes, and then reviewed the next set of vocabulary words (#4-7). Then we watched to the end of Act III ( the arrest of John Proctor and the death of Giles Corey). For Friday, please have IXL (A1) - Determining the Main Idea completed by Friday. CODE: "God is dead!" (John Proctor yells this.)
88. Friday, January 7, 2022 (Mon/Wed): We read for ten minutes. We're just trying to get back into the swing of reading. Then I handed out next set of vocabulary - dealing with avoidance. We then reviewed the answers for the play (Acts I, II, and III). We needed to review the characters and what has happened before jumping in and watching it again. We will then watch The Crucible. CODE: eschew
87. Thursday, January 6, 2022 (Tues/Thurs): And we're back, with a whole new crew. It was so nice to see all your bright shining faces in class today. Remember that if you're absent, you'll want to read this blog, record the code words, and then go to Google Classroom and look at the agenda posted there. I discussed how reading journals are now going to have a question that asks you to reread your journals for grammar and punctuation. No longer will I accept lower case "i's" or no periods at the end of a sentence. We went through Quizizz again to refresh our minds about the rules and expectations in class. For tomorrow, please read the article about the Salem Witch trials. This was assigned before, but many of you didn't complete it. CODE: No more free rides.
86. Wednesday, January 5, 2022 (Mon/Wed): And we're back, with a whole new crew. It was so nice to see all your bright shining faces in class today. Remember that if you're absent, you'll want to read this blog, record the code words, and then go to Google Classroom and look at the agenda posted there. I discussed how reading journals are now going to have a question that asks you to reread your journals for grammar and punctuation. No longer will I accept lower case "i's" or no periods at the end of a sentence. We went through Quizizz again to refresh our minds about the rules and expectations in class. For tomorrow, please read the article about the Salem Witch trials. This was assigned before, but many of you didn't complete it. CODE: No more free rides.
82. Monday, December 20, 2021 (Tues/Thurs): Just a reminder to get your reading journal turned in. This is a double reading journal, so you'll want to be sure that you tackle that one. We watched what would be considered Act II. Elizabeth Proctor, Rebecca Nurse, and Martha Corey have all been arrested for witchcraft. Remember that the part of the play about John and Abigail's affair is completely false, but the other scenes that relate to the trial are very accurate. CODE: poppet
81. Friday, December 17, 2021 (Mon/Wed): Just a reminder to get your reading journal turned in. This is a double reading journal, so you'll want to be sure that you tackle that one. We watched what would be considered Act II. Elizabeth Proctor, Rebecca Nurse, and Martha Corey have all been arrested for witchcraft. Remember that the part of the play about John and Abigail's affair is completely false, but the other scenes that relate to the trial are very accurate. CODE: poppet
80. Thursday, December 16, 2021: (Tues/Thurs): We didn't read again as I want to get through the movie. I hope that we get through Act I. Everyone's vocabulary #4 should be completed. If you missed what we viewed, please come and see me so you can make this up. CODE: Cotton Mather
79. Wednesday, December 15, 2021 (Mon/Wed): We didn't read again as I want to get through the movie. I hope that we get through Act I. Everyone's vocabulary #4 should be completed. If you missed what we viewed, please come and see me so you can make this up. CODE: Cotton Mather
78. Tuesday, December 14, 2021 (Tues/Thurs): We didn't read today because I'm trying to get the movie, we completed Day #2 of Lesson #4. Then we discussed what mass hysteria was. I introduced the characters, and then we watched the first 25 minutes of the movie. We will try to get this movie in prior to Christmas break. CODE: dancing in the forest
77. Monday, December 13, 2021 (Mon/Wed): We didn't read today because I'm trying to get the movie, we completed Day #2 of Lesson #4. Then we discussed what mass hysteria was. I introduced the characters, and then we watched the first 25 minutes of the movie. We will try to get this movie in prior to Christmas break. CODE: dancing in the forest
76. Thursday, December 9, 2021 (Tues/Thurs) After reading for ten minutes, then everyone completed Day #1 vocabulary lesson. We then reviewed an article about the Salem Witch Trials. Please read this and annotate it according to the instructions printed on the paper. We then took notes related to Arthur Miller. Finally, I handed out the questions related to Act I of the play. We will start watching the play on Tuesday. Hopefully, we'll be able to finish before Christmas break. Be sure to read the witchcraft article. CODE: Marilyn Monroe
75. Wednesday, December 8, 2021 (Mon/Wed): After reading for ten minutes, then everyone completed Day #1 vocabulary lesson. We then reviewed an article about the Salem Witch Trials. Please read this and annotate it according to the instructions printed on the paper. We then took notes related to Arthur Miller. Finally, I handed out the questions related to Act I of the play. We will start watching the play on Friday. Be sure to read the witchcraft article. CODE: Marilyn Monroe
74. Tuesday, December 7, 2021 (Tues/Thurs): After reading for ten minutes, we reviewed vocabulary #4. We then conducted a Red Dot Activity. Everyone was assigned six task cards (activity posted to Google Classroom). You need to have your task cards completed by Wednesday. CODE: Red Dot
73. Monday, December 6, 2021 (Mon/Wed): After reading for ten minutes, we then reviewed vocabulary #4. We will do lessons this week. We then conducted a Red Dot Activity. Everyone was assigned six task cards (activity posted to Google Classroom). You need to have your task cards completed by Wednesday. CODE: Red Dot
72. Friday, December 3, 2021 (Tues/Thurs): It seems there was some sort of confusion about who was supposed to have literature. I'm not sure why there was some confusion as I said yesterday it was Tuesday/Thursday. Everyone was put into a group where you were to complete the task cards for the Salem Witch Trials. Then you'll be put into a second group to share that information. Because of the snafu, I'm sure you didn't get all that accomplished, so we'll finish on Tuesday. CODE: weekend vibes
71. Thursday, December 2, 2021 (Tues/Thurs): We had a very quick review, which left 30 minutes to finish the test. I hope as I look out that that was enough time. Everyone discussed really well, but if you didn't read the stories, the test is going to be tough. I definitely got the feeling that some of you weren't prepared for today. CODE: gothic
70. Wednesday, December 1, 2021 (Mon/Wed): We had a very quick review, which left 30 minutes to finish the test. I hope as I look out that that was enough time. Everyone discussed really well, but if you didn't read the stories, the test is going to be tough. CODE: gothic
69. Tuesday, November 30, 2021 (Tues/Thur): I was gone today, but I'm confidant Mr. Van Briesen had everything under control. You were to read for ten minutes, and then each table was to review one story and then share what they remember. I also posted a brief study guide for this unit. Unit test will be Wednesday. CODE: Giving Tuesday
68. Monday, November 29, 2021 (Mon/Wed): I was gone today, but I'm confidant Mrs. Anderson had everything under control. You were to read for ten minutes, and then each table was to review one story and then share what they remember. I also posted a brief study guide for this unit. Unit test will be Wednesday. CODE: Cyber-Monday
67. Wednesday, November 24, 2021 (Mon/Wed): After reading for ten minutes, we then read a story by O.Henry called "Two Thanksgiving Gentlemen." It tied in perfectly with the concept of holding onto traditions far past their value (a.k.a. "The Lottery"). We will review for our test on Monday and then our unit test will be on Wednesday. CODE: Turkey and Stuffing.
66. Tuesday, November 23, 2021 (Tues/Thurs): After reading for ten minutes. we then reviewed the first four words of our vocabulary (Thought and Judgment). Then I handed out a worksheet on "The Lottery" (CLOSE). We will be finishing up this story, reviewing on Tuesday we return from Thanksgiving break, and then our test over the gothic unit will be Thursday, December 2. CODE: 7=D of the W.
65. Monday, November 22, 2021 (Mon/Wed): After reading for ten minutes, we then reviewed the first four words of our vocabulary (Thought and Judgment). Then Mr. Van Briesen should have handed out a worksheet on "The Lottery". We will be finishing up this story, reviewing on the Monday we return from Thanksgiving break, and then our test over the gothic unit will be Wednesday, December 1. CODE: 7=D of the W.
64. Friday, November 19, 2021 (Mon/Wed) : After reading for ten minutes, we discussed what we would do if we won a million dollars in a lottery. Then we listened to the story "The Lottery". You can use this link (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kkDJ39vi_3I&t=1383s) This is quote a ghost story for a Friday. We will finish up our gothic unit prior to Thanksgiving. CODE: Tessie Hutchinson
63. Thursday, November 18, 2021 (Tues/Thurs): We read for ten minutes, and then we reviewed the story detective for "Masque of the Red Death." We discussed the symbols and theme. I then distributed "The Lottery," and we began to listen to it. It's a great story, and I would have loved to have finished it in one class period, but we had about five minutes left. Please finish listening or reading the story before you come to class. CODE: What would you do with a million dollars?
62. Wednesday, November 17, 2021 (Mon/Wed): We read for ten minutes, and then finished listening to "Masque of the Red Death." We discussed the symbolism found in this allegorical story - how we all sometimes "chase death". In the story, it seemed ludicrous, but in real life many of us make unhealthy choices that could be considered "death chasing." For Friday, complete the story detective. CODE: allegory
61. Tuesday, November 16, 2021 (Tues/Thurs): We reviewed for our vocabulary test. We looked over words that gave us fits. Those that used the study guide seemed to be a little more ready than those that just studied off the lists. We took our test, and the rest of the class period was dedicated to reading for ten minutes or working on the Edgar Allan Poe biography questions. CODE: Zig Zigglar
60. Monday, November 15, 2021 (Mon/Wed): We reviewed for our vocabulary test. We looked over words that gave us fits. Those that used the study guide seemed to be a little more ready than those that just studied off the lists. We took our test, and the rest of the class period was dedicated to reading for ten minutes, completing the journal (due by 4:00 PM), or working on the Edgar Allan Poe biography questions. CODE: Zig Zigglar
59. Friday, November 12, 2021 (Tues/Thurs): I was gone today, so this is what I left for you. You were to have read for ten minutes, and finished listening to the story via a YouTube video. Then Mr. Van Briesen handed out a story detective for you to fill out. Don't forget your vocabulary test is on Tuesday. CODE: Prince Prospero
58. Thursday, November 11, 2021 (Tues/Thurs): After reading ten minutes, we then completed the first part of worksheet on opening paragraphs. Ironically it was on Edgar Allen Poe. We then went to Padlet and tried to remind ourselves what we remember about Poe. I'm a little worried as it didn't seem like much. We then read through the exposition of the story, including the layout of the house. Tomorrow you will finish reading the story and tackle the story detective. Don't forget about your vocabulary test on Monday or Tuesday. CODE: Virginia
57. Wednesday, November 10, 2021 (Mon/Wed): After reading for ten minutes, we then turned to the back of the "Adventures of a German Student" and completed the first exercise there (Opening Paragraphs). Since it's about Edgar Allan Poe, it fits right into our next story. We then went to Padlet and tried to dust the cobwebs off our memory. Write one thing you remember and then go out and do a quick research of Edgar Allan Poe. I handed out a worksheet that has all the vocabulary words listed. You can use this form any way you'd like, but your test is on Monday. We then started to read the "Masque of Red Death". We're taking this story together because the vocabulary can be quite tought. CODE: Prince Prospero
56. Tuesday, November 9, 2021 (Tues/Thurs): After reading for ten minutes, we then reviewed the definition of satire. Then everyone paired up and compared the two stories. My observation is that most seemed to understand the two stories, and those that were a little quiet, I'm guessing haven't read or completed the assigned work. By 4:00 PM, be sure that your reading journal is completed. You got some extra time because of the three-day weekend. Also, we will begin reviewing for our vocabulary test (Lessons 1-3). I have a study guide for you, but as of right now, I can't print anything. CODE: printer frustrations!
55. Monday, November 8, 2021 (Mon/Wed): After reading for ten minutes, we then reviewed the definition of satire. Then everyone paired up and compared the two stories. My observation is that most seemed to understand the two stories, and those that were a little quiet, I'm guessing haven't read or completed the assigned work. For tomorrow, be sure that your reading journal is completed. You got some extra time because of the three-day weekend. Also, we will begin reviewing for our vocabulary test (Lessons 1-3). I have a study guide for you, but as of right now, I can't print anything. CODE: printer frustrations!
54. Friday, November 5, 2021: No class because there wasn't any school.
53. Thursday, November 4, 2021 (Tues/Thurs): After reading for ten minutes, you should have completed Day #3 of vocabulary. The rest of the class period was spent completing the Quizizz assignment related to "The Devil and Daniel Webster." This will be due when you come to class on Tuesday. Reading journals are due on Tuesday rather than Monday. It's because there is a three-day weekend. CODE: the jury of traitors
52. Wednesday, November 3, 2021 (Mon/Wed): After reading for ten minutes, we watched a short video on satire (using Shrek). It helped us see what satire was, and hopefully, we'll be able to identify satire in the story "The Devil and Daniel Webster." I developed a homework assignment through Quizizz. You will go through "The Devil and Daniel Webster" and answer the questions and polls. Once you start it, you can save your work, and then when you want to resume, you just enter the game code and name and you should be able to go back to where you left off. This story is due on Monday when we return to class. You will also need to go into Google Classroom and indicate what page number you're on. CODE: Goliath
51. Tuesday, November 2, 2021 (Tues/Thurs): After reading for ten minutes, we watched a short video on satire (using Shrek). It helped us see what satire was, and hopefully, we'll be able to identify satire in the story "The Devil and Daniel Webster." I developed a homework assignment through Quizizz. You will go through "The Devil and Daniel Webster" and answer the questions and polls. Once you start it, you can save your work, and then when you want to resume, you just enter the game code and name and you should be able to go back to where you left off. This story is due on Monday when we return to class. CODE: Goliath
50. Monday, November 1, 2021 (Mon/Wed): After reading for ten minutes, we reviewed the last two vocabulary words (related to change). Then we took a reading quiz over the story and completed day #1 of our vocabulary lesson. If you didn't finish the vocabulary, you need to get it done during a study all or as homework. On Wednesday (our next class), we will start to read the story "Devil and Daniel Webster". Remember to complete your reading journals. CODE: termagant
49. Friday, October 29, 2021 (Tues/Thurs): After reading for ten minutes, we reviewed the last two vocabulary words (related to change). Then we took a reading quiz over the story and completed day #1 of our vocabulary lesson. On Tuesday (our next class), we will study satire and where Washington Irving infused humor into this gothic story. For Monday, remember to complete your reading journals. CODE: termagant
48. Thursday, October 28, 2021 (Tues/Thurs): After reading for ten minutes, we then reviewed the next four vocabulary words (related to change). We will tackle the last two on Monday and then also complete the vocabulary exercises. Then using a worksheet as a guide, we discussed the story. For Monday, have the rest of the worksheet completed. CODE: usurer
47. Wednesday, October 27, 2021 (Mon/Wed): After reading for ten minutes, we then reviewed the next four vocabulary words (related to change). We will tackle the last two on Monday and then also complete the vocabulary exercises. Then using a worksheet as a guide, we discussed the story. For Monday, have the rest of the worksheet completed. CODE: usurer
46. Tuesday, October 26, 2021 (Tues/Thurs): We read for ten minutes or we corrected our tests. Then we reviewed the first four vocabulary words related to change. Finally, we tackled the first page of the "Devil and Tom Walker". For Thursday, read the rest of the story using the Quizizz link posted to Google Classroom. Remember I can tell who's linked in and who hasn't. CODE: Faust
45. Monday, October 25, 2021 (Mon/Wed): We read for ten minutes or we corrected our tests. Then we reviewed the first four vocabulary words related to change. Finally, we tackled the first page of the "Devil and Tom Walker". For Wednesday, read the rest of the story using the Quizizz link posted to Google Classroom. Remember I can tell who's linked in and who hasn't. CODE: Faust
44. Friday, October 22, 2021 (Mon/Tues): We read for ten minutes and then finished our discussion of the short story "Adventures of a German Student. Then I distributed a paper copy of our next story "The Devil and Daniel Webster". I also handed out Vocabulary #3. For Monday, using Quizizz, read and annotate the first page of the story. CODE: Old Scratch
43. Thursday, October 21, 2021: (Tues/Thurs): We read for ten minutes, finished our discussion of the short story, and then took a reading check. Then I distributed our next gothic story "Devil and Tom Walker" and Vocabulary #3. For Tuesday, using Quizizz, read and annotate the first page of the story. CODE: Old Scratch
42. Wednesday, October 20, 2021: (Mon/Wed): We read for ten minutes, and then finished reading together "Adventures of a German Student." While reading this story we applied the elements of gothic literature. For Thursday, complete Day #3 of vocabulary posted to Google Classroom. Also fill out the story detective for this gothic short story. CODE: black choker
41. Tuesday, October 19, 2021 (Tues/Thurs): We read for ten minutes, and then finished reading together "Adventures of a German Student." While reading this story we applied the elements of gothic literature. For Thursday, complete Day #3 of vocabulary posted to Google Classroom. Also fill out the story detective for this gothic short story. CODE: black choker
40. Monday, October 18, 2021 (Mon/Wed): We read and then finished our author's style evaluation (back of the page of notes). Next, we did Day #2 of our vocabulary on Probability. I handed out a story detective, but we put that aside as it didn't seem too many people read the story. I then read the first page while we stopped and annotated. We will be discussing the elements of gothic literature and applying them to Washington Irving. Have the first two boxes (setting and character completed before coming to class on Wednesday. CODE: the French Revolution
39. Friday, October 15, 2021 (Tues/Thurs): We read and then finished our author's style evaluation (back of the page of notes). Next we did Day #2 of our vocabulary on Probability. I handed out a story detective, but we put that aside as it didn't seem too many people read the story. I then read the first page while we stopped and annotated. We will be discussing the elements of gothic literature and applying them to Washington Irving. Be sure you have the story read by Tuesday. CODE: the French Revolution
38. Thursday, October 14, 2021 (Tues/Thurs): Today we read, and then completed Day #1 of vocabulary #2 (Probability). We then participated in a scavenger hunt of the author's style. If you get it wrong, you get caught in a loop. I felt like it was a good review. For tomorrow, please read the short story "The Adventures of a German Student." Please annotate the short story (questions were written in the margins.) CODE: subjective
37. Wednesday, October 13, 2021 (Mon/Wed): Today we read, and then completed Day #1 of vocabulary #2 (Probability). We then participated in a scavenger hunt of the author's style. If you get it wrong, you get caught in a loop. I felt like it was a good review. For Monday, please read the short story "The Adventures of a German Student." Please annotate the short story (questions were written in the margins.) CODE: subjective
36. Tuesday, October 12, 2021 (Tues/Thurs): Today we started our next unit on gothic literature, but first we looked at what criteria we need to analyze an author's style. We took notes, so please pick up the worksheet that is in the crate for you. We also reviewed the last three words of our vocabulary. We will start our lessons on Thursday. For tomorrow, please complete the questions on Washington Irving (posted to Google Classroom). CODE: objective
35. Monday, October 11, 2021 (Mon/Wed): Today we started our next unit on gothic literature, but first we looked at what criteria we need to analyze an author's style. We took notes, so please pick up the worksheet that is in the crate for you. We also reviewed the last three words of our vocabulary. We will start our lessons on Wednesday. For tomorrow, please complete the questions on Washington Irving (posted to Google Classroom). CODE: objective
34. Friday, October 8, 2021 (Mon/Wed): Today we took our test over the unit "Coming to America". It covered Roanoke, Jamestown, and Plymouth colonies, the influential people like John Smith, Pochahontas, William Bradford, Squanto, Myles Standish, and Edward Winslow. One major section is the annotation of the diary of Olaudah Equiano and the Middle Passage. You are to read it before class, annotate, and be prepared to answer questions on the test. CODE: Gothic Literature
33. Thursday, October 7, 2021 (Tues/Thur): Today we took our test over the unit "Coming to America". It covered Roanoke, Jamestown, and Plymouth colonies, the influential people like John Smith, Pochahontas, William Bradford, Squanto, Myles Standish, and Edward Winslow. One major section is the annotation of the diary of Olaudah Equiano and the Middle Passage. You are to read it before class, annotate, and be prepared to answer questions on the test. CODE: courage
32. Wednesday, October 6, 2021 (Mon/Wed): We read for ten minutes, and then we looked at the supplies list suggested for 1630. We tried to decipher what some of the items were ( a long peece, meale, trenchers). Then we used the "Women and Children" to complete the reading quiz (we did it together, but if you were gone, you're going to need to complete it by yourself). We then reviewed the Edward Winslow interactive assignment. You will have a test on Friday over Roanoke, Jamestown, Plymouth, and many of the colonists. I distributed an excerpt from Equiano's diary. You should annotate the article as you will use it on the test. CODE: venison
31. Tuesday, October 5, 2021 (Tues/Thurs): Today we started our review for our test on Thursday. We discussed the interactive assignment you were to have completed on Edward Winslow, the first Thanksgiving, and the Mayflower Compact. We started to review for our test on Thursday. There are study cards posted to Google Classroom. CODE: the Middle Passage.
30. Monday, October 4, 2021 (Mon/Wed): We didn't have class as all juniors were in Sheldon at the Career Fair.
29. Friday, October 1, 2021 (Tues/Thurs): We started by reading, and then we looked through a supply list from 1630. We tried to figure out what each item meant. Some were easy to figure out, but others? A trencher, for example, is a plate. For some, we needed to do a little Google searching. Then we took a reading check over "William and Children First". This is where highlighting their names should have come in handy. For Tuesday, complete your reading journal (#6), and also, be sure that you have the inquiry activity completed on Edward Winslow and Coming to America. Our test is next Thursday. CODE: pease
28. Thursday, September 30, 2021 (Tues/Thurs): We started by reviewing the four words from the second vocabulary lesson. Then we finished up our discussion of Pilgrim literature, especially the importance of the Mayflower Compact. Posted to Google Classroom is an inquiry assignment (Google Slides). You may have to watch a video, read an article, and then answer some questions. Please have this completed for Tuesday. CODE: universal suffrage
27. Wednesday, September 29, 2021 (Mon/Wed): We finished up our discussion of the Pilgrim literature, especially the importance of the Mayflower Compact. We reviewed the four words of the second vocabulary lesson. For Monday, read the article "Women and Children First". Please highlight all names within the article. Posted to Google Classroom is an inquiry assignment (Google Slides). You may have to watch a video, read an article, and then answer some questions. Please have this completed for Monday. CODE: universal suffrage
26. Tuesday, September 28, 2021 (Tues/Thurs): I did "lecture" a bit about commitment and getting things read and completed. I'm getting tired as I feel I say the same thing every day (just a different class). We read for ten minutes, then I handed out the vocabulary on probability. We will be reviewing those words during our next class. Then we returned to Quizizz and tried to get as far as we could reviewing the information found in William Bradford's diary. For Thursday, read the article called "Women and Children First." CODE: Samoset
25. Monday, September 27, 2021 (Mon/Wed): We did discuss the fact that we haven't had an assessment yet, and that kind of skews the midterm grades. It also puts more of an emphasis on your independent reading book. We read for ten minutes, and then we started the Quizizz on William Bradford. We didn't get quite to where I was hoping, but it will just have to wait until Wednesday. CODE: Squanto
24. Friday, September 24, 2021 (Mon/Wed): After reading for ten minutes, we discussed primary vs. secondary sources. then everyone completed vocabulary #3 (you will need the reading comprehension to complete). There was a short video on the Mayflower. I always find it interesting that the hold where everyone stayed was only 5'5". So many of us would not have traveled comfortably. Then, because I was gone, there was an audio clip that allowed me to read and discuss Bradford's diary. For Monday, please read the rest of Bradford's diary. Also, don't forget to complete Reading Journal #5. CODE: John Howland
23. Thursday, September 23, 2021 (Tues/Thurs): After reading for ten minutes, we completed the vocabulary day #3. You will need the reading comprehension paper in order to complete. We then watched this short video from the History Channel on the expedition to America. Taking out our William Bradford resume and packet, we highlighted some key pieces of information. I then read the Book 1, Chapter 9. Notice the unusual spelling. It's because there were no rules established at that point. Reading it aloud makes it a little easier. For Tuesday, read the rest of his journal (it might be easier to read it aloud rather than silently.), complete reading journal #5, and turn in page numbers on Friday. CODE: John Howland
22. Wednesday, September 22, 2021 (Mon/Wed): After reading for ten minutes, we then completed vocabulary day #2. We discussed what the Mayflower colonists might have learned from the Jamestown colony - the importance of leadership, the "hit or miss" (Jude's words) relationship with the Native Americans, life is hard, and you're probably going to die. We then took a reading check over John Smith. Finally, I introduced an immigration assignment. Find a modern immigrant and fill in the form posted to Google Classroom. I hope you can make the connection between immigrating here in 1607, 1900, and today - the feelings are probably pretty similar. CODE: Annotations
21. Tuesday, September 21, 2021 (Tues/Thurs): After reading for ten minutes, we then completed vocabulary day #2. We discussed what the Mayflower colonists might have learned from the Jamestown colony - the importance of leadership, the "hit or miss" (Jude's words) relationship with the Native Americans, life is hard, and you're probably going to die. We then took a reading check over John Smith. Finally, I introduced an immigration assignment. Find a modern immigrant and fill in the form posted to Google Classroom. I hope you can make the connection between immigrating here in 1607, 1900, and today - the feelings are probably pretty similar. CODE: Annotations
20. Monday, September 20, 2021 (Mon/Wed): After reading for ten minutes, we went to Google Classroom and completed Day #1 of Vocabulary. We'll complete one each day of class this week. Then we reviewed the questions related to "the Starving Times". On the back of the handout, we put down What disadvantages and challenges did the colonists face in Jamestown? We discussed the leadership, the death rate, and the resources that were difficult to extract. Finish the chart, and also read the biography of William Bradford. CODE: archeological dig
19. Friday, September 17, 2021 (Tues/Thurs): We completed our first (Day #1) of our vocabulary. We will continue with the vocabulary lessons as the days progress. Then we had to review the resume along with John Smith's diary. The discussion and interest in this diary was a little tough to get out of you, so we will be having a reading check over John Smith's journal. Please read the resume of William Bradford for Tuesday. (CODE: The Starving Time)
18. Thursday, September 16, 2021 (Tues/Thurs): Today I reviewed the vocabulary via a video link. Then using the presentations that I posted to Google Classroom, you were to highlight or answer the questions related to John Smith. Please read "The Starving Time" and answer the questions. CODE: annotations
17. Wednesday, September 15, 2021 (Mon/Wed): Today we read for ten minutes and then we reviewed the vocabulary. We will be doing a lesson over these words soon. Then we started talking about John Smith and the starving time at Jamestown. For Monday, read "The Starving Time" and answer the questions. Also, remember to document your page number on Friday. CODE: Don't work, don't eat.
16. Tuesday, September 14, 2021 (Tues/Thurs and Mon/Wed): Today was our Ellis Island Immigration Simulation. I hope you not only had fun but learned a bit as well. I love speaking in my Jewish/German accent and harassing you. My ancestors probably came through Ellis Island, and I would hazard a guess that many of your ancestors did as well. For tomorrow, please write a letter home to someone you left behind. Tell them about the experience as well as how you felt. Did you make it to America? Where were you headed (Iowa, New York, California)? If you were being sent home, how'd that make you feel? Think about the information that you would share with those in the "Old Country". Would it be an encouragement for them to make the trip? CODE: Hans
15. Monday, September 13, 2021 (Mon/Wed): We read for ten minutes, and then I gave the lowdown for tomorrow's simulation. We will meet in the auditorium at the beginning of fourth hour to change and begin the simulation. Then we reviewed our vocabulary words. I introduced John Smith and his resume. We were highlighting important information. For Wednesday, you need to have the journal read and annotated. There will be a reading check. CODE: mercenary.
14. Friday, September 10, 2021 (Mon/Wed): We read for ten minutes, and then we basically went to the costume room and picked out our costumes. Please read your John Smith journal and annotate it. CODE: Playing dressup
13. Thursday, September 9, 2021 (Tues/Thurs): After reading for ten minutes, we then discussed the importance of not getting behind in American Lit. Since I have half of the classes to determine your grades, it's important that you stay caught up with your reading and the reading journals. We then traveled to the costume room, selected our costumes for our immigration simulation, and then took our pictures for our passports. For Tuesday, please have your John Smith journal entry read and annotated. CODE: Mars Colony.
12. Wednesday, September 8, 2021 (Mon/Wed): After reading for ten minutes, I summarized our simulation for next week. We will be costuming Thursday and Friday. I distributed vocabulary and we reviewed the first four words. Next we got into groups of four and worked on discussing the article on Roanoke. It seems like it's taking us forever to get through this article! I might need to find a more efficient way to teach this for next year. Please read and annotate the excerpt of John Smith's diary. CODE: appellation - Hawkeye State
11. Tuesday, September 7, 2021 (Tues/Thurs): After reading for ten minutes, I spent a little time explaining the simulation we will be conducting next Tuesday. We will be choosing clothes and making our passports on Thursday. It hopefully will give us an idea of what the early immigrants went through. Then I divided everyone up into four groups and each group looked at a particular voyage to Roanoke. We're using this article as a way to utilize different annotating skills. We will finish this up on Thursday as well. CODE: Virginia Dare
10. Friday, September 3, 2021 (Tues/Thurs): After reading for ten minutes, we finished our last three presentations. Then I handed out our first set of vocabulary - language, and I shared the vocabulary procedure for American Literature. We discussed annotation, appellation, and eponym. Then we started our discussion of Roanoke Island as well as next week's simulation. You have a reading journal, but it's not due until Tuesday at 4:00 PM. Just don't forget. CODE: annotations
9. Thursday, September 2, 2021 (Tues/Thurs): After reading for ten minutes, we started with our presentations. We still have three left, but we'll finish those up tomorrow. For tomorrow, please read the article I provided called "Roanoke". We're going to work on interacting with a text and figuring out how to remember things we have to read. CODE: It's all Greek to me!
8. Wednesday, September 1, 2021 (Mon/Wed): After reading for ten minutes, we finished our presentations - naturalism and modernism. Then we watched a summary video of the literary movements. Then we started to discuss the various annotations we can use when we want to interact with a text. Please read the Roanoke Island article and annotate it. CODE: timelines.
7. Tuesday, August 31, 2021 (Tues/Thurs): I haven't seen you since last week, so this every-other-day schedule will take some getting used to. We read for ten minutes, and then I divided you into groups of three. Each group was assigned a literary movement. Then we watched a video overview of American Literature, and you were asked to write down any pertinent information. Then for fifteen minutes (you'll get 5-7 more on Thursday), your group was to create a poster outlining the required information (movement, dates, characteristics, historical events, and famous authors and their body of work). You were to read an article on Roanoke, but it failed to photocopy the middle page, so you'll get that on Thursday. CODE: Puritanism
6. Monday, August 30, 2021 (Mon/Wed): After reading for ten minutes (and jumping at the dogs' barking), we then finished up our posters of the various literary movements. We each presented our literary movements (we have two to get through yet), and as the presentations occurred, we then highlighted our notes. For the next class period, please read an article on Roanoke Island. Interact with it - what would you highlight? What notes would you write in the margins? How would you remember the important facts? CODE: telephone lines.
5. Friday, August 27, 2021: After reading for ten minutes, we discussed the reading journals and how to best answer the questions. Then everyone was put into groups of three or four and assigned an American Literature movement. Using the large paper provided, everyone was to create a poster summarizing the time period, the authors and their works, what was going on in the world, and the literature characteristics. We'll finish up on Monday. CODE: Puritans (my time period)
3-4. Wednesday- Thursday, August 25-26, 2021: We discussed our reading personality. For example, I'm eclectic. I love historical fiction, but then I can turn around and read Harry Potter. I am a fast reader, but I also get distracted easily. Often I find that I have to reread because I spaced out. I have a pretty good vocabulary, but if the book is about science, then I feel like I need to look up the terms in order to understand. Then we took some time to find a book for our independent reading program. Please have the book selected before returning to class.
1. Monday-Tuesday, August 23-24, 2021: Today we just got reacquainted using Quizzez. We signed up for Google Classroom and Remind. We also filled out our cards for group work. We then watched the short video on the Power of Words. For Wednesday (or Thursday), please have the Literary Movements skeleton notes completed. CODE: culture.
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