English 10

This required course for all second-year students covers four major units of study. It covers an introduction of basic speech technique, literature, composition, and an introduction to Shakespeare and the Shakespearean play. The course is required for two semesters of study. Class analysis will emphasize oral presentation, listening skills, writing ability, and an understanding of the fundamentals of the language through reading and comprehension.

NOTE: Remember that I am not posting the agenda to the Google Stream.

177. Thursday, May 19, 2022: We reviewed the themes to the play, and then we reviewed some specific facts related to Shakespeare, his plays, and the terminology. Everyone took the first half of the test today - basically what happened in the play. Tomorrow it will be about the literary terms and quotes. CODE: a tale of woe

176. Wednesday, May 18, 2022: After the riddle, we finished reading Act V. We literally had a page left, but the ending is so powerful. Then we played a game of "What if...." What if Friar John had made it there in time? What if Friar Lawrence had gotten to Capulet's tomb 15 minutes earlier?" So many what if's. Then we started our discussion of the universal theme of this play. We will finish that up tomorrow along with completing the first half of our test. We will then finish the test on Friday. CODE: All are punished.

175. Tuesday, May 17, 2022: No riddle, we just jumped right into Act V. We got most of it covered, and what we didn't finish, we will finish tomorrow. If you're going to be gone for the track meet, and you're not using your I-Pass, you need to tell me when you're going to make up your Romeo and Juliet unit test. I also need your notebook. We will finish the play tomorrow and then discuss any themes that will appear on your test. I also posted study cards to Google Classroom. CODE: Here is Thy Sheath

174. Monday, May 16, 2022: We discussed the possible options in front of Juliet. There wasn't much. We then read most of Act IV. If you were absent today, please read Act IV using My Shakespeare (the link is on Google Classroom). We will try and finish the play tomorrow. CODE: charnel house (mausoleum)

173. Friday, May 13, 2022: We finished Act III. Juliet is definitely between a rock and a hard place. She's married to Romeo, and how can she be expected to marry another? We played a few rounds of Quizlet Live, and then we took our quiz. If you were gone for the track meet, you must take the quiz in my room. You can take it before school (it only takes about ten minutes, so if you're here at 8:00 AM, you should be fine, first hour, second hour, or fourth hour or after school. I know that many of you will be helping with Track and Field over in the elementary, but we will be going over Act IV on Monday, so you don't want to get behind. CODE: carrion (a decaying flesh)

172. Thursday, May 12, 2022: We tackled most of scenes 3, 4, and 5. To think just when we thought it was all worked out - Dad decides to marry her off! Really??? We will finish Act III tomorrow and take a quiz over the information from this turning point. CODE: We were all born to die.

171. Wednesday, May 11, 2022: We've almost got both class caught up. During 8th hour we read the rest of Juliet's soliloquy. We also heard from Romeo and his wailing and whining. During third hour, we heard the Friar's plan, but during eighth hour, we still have that monologue to get to. Again, have the questions on the study guide completed. CODE: There art thou happy.

170. Tuesday, May 10, 2022: (8th Hour please read Monday's blog). We read Juliet's soliloquy at the beginning of Scene 2. We talked about whether she was a typical 13-year-old or a mature 13-year-old. We think she's a typical-13-year old. Scene 3 is about Romeo's reaction as well. Be sure to have the questions completed. Notebooks are due next Wednesday, so have these worksheets done. CODE: Woe!

169. Monday, May 9, 2022: (8th Hour - please read Friday's blog) Third hour: we reenacted Act III, Scene 1. Things really changed - characters died, tone switched, and life just got a lot more difficult for Romeo and Juliet. CODE: a plague o'both your houses!

168. Friday, May 6, 2022: The two classes deviated. (8th period - please read Thursday's blog and report that code word). Third hour: We took our quiz on Act II. It seemed like everyone was doing well. I then set up the elements of Act III. We will tackle Act III Monday. CODE: no prologue

167. Thursday, May 5, 2022: We reviewed the questions for Scene 4, and then watched Scenes 5-6. Finally, we had time to review the questions for Act II, and we also quickly went through the study cards for this Act. We will have a quiz tomorrow over Act II. I recorded for you eighth hour, but it didn't go through. I'm hoping that I have time to remake the video. I will then post it to Google Classroom by the end of the day. Fingers crossed. CODE: love moderately!

166. Wednesday, May 4, 2022: May the "fourth" be with you! We then finished by watching Scene 4. Yesterday we read up until the Nurse appears, but today we needed to watch as it's about costuming and blocking. Eighth hour is going to have a few issues because we don't have class tomorrow, and many of you will be gone on Friday. So I'm going to record tomorrow's third period class, which you will have to listen/watch. Your quiz will be on Friday over Act II. If you're gone on Friday, then you will need to take the test prior to returning to class on Monday. CODE: Commend me to thy Lady

165. Tuesday, May 3, 2022: We started class by reviewing the worksheet on figurative language. We then filled in the quotes portion of that worksheet (did in groups). We took our check over Act II, Scene 2-3. We then started reading scene 4, and in 8th hour we managed to get our brackets formed for our Shakespearean insults. We will try and finish up the act tomorrow with the quiz on Thursday. We're getting down to the wire, and I hope we have time to complete the entire show. CODE: fencing

164. Monday, May 2, 2022: We reviewed our paraphrasing of Friar Lawrence's soliloquay. It was a little frustrating to see how many people did not have it completed, especially during third hour. Then we finished reading Scene 3; thank you Wyatt and Micah for being our Romeos. Then we completed the questions over the scene. The next scene we will hear Mercutio and Romeo "fence" with words, so we're going to have our own little Shakespearan insulting tournament. Everyone got a card, and a sheet of insults. Everyone created three insults to be used tomorrow. Also, we're going to have a quiz over Act II, Scene 2-3. CODE: forward, knotty-pated strumpet

163. Friday, April 29, 2022: During third hour, we finished reading Act II, scene 2. Then we answered the questions related to this scene. We then watched My Shakespeare's version of Friar Lawrence's soliloquy. Friar Lawrence is a key part of Romeo and Juliet's story. For Monday, complete the paraphrase of his speech. CODE: Virtue/Vice

162. Thursday, April 28, 2022: We continued with paraphrasing the famous conversation between Romeo and Juliet. We worked on the worksheet I handed out yesterday. For tomorrow, work on the figurative language worksheet (first 15 questions). You will identify the type of figurative language Shakespeare uses - simile (like or as), metaphor, personification, hyperbole, and alliteration (like a tongue twister). We will finish this scene tomorrow and hopefully scene 3 as well. CODE: What is a name?

161. Wednesday, April 27, 2022: We got a chance to really look at Romeo's speech. We discussed the difference between translation, paraphrasing, and summarizing. I handed out a worksheet where we tried to put Romeo's speech in our own words. CODE: Juliet is the sun.

160. Tuesday, April 26, 2022: There is a video explaining a few notes posted to your stream on Google Classroom. We went over the prologue and the answers to Scene 1 of Act II. Then in pairs you should have read the graphic novel version of Scene 2 - the famous balcony scene. Tomorrow we will take it even in more depth. There was also a video of a stage version of this famous scene. CODE: What light through yonder window breaks?

159. Monday, April 25, 2022: We started with reviewing the characters and events of Act 1. It was a quick review, because then we took our quiz. With whatever time was remaining, we tackled the Prologue. For tomorrow, please read Act II, Scene 1 (it's just a page), and tomorrow we will begin reading the famous balcony scene. CODE: foil

158. Friday, April 22, 2022: I'm sorry that I was gone today. I think I had everything set up for the class to run smoothly. The agenda was posted to your Google Classroom Stream. If things went according to plan, you should have had a video to watch and the two (or three) rounds of Quizlet Live to play. I don't like the fact that the quiz will be on Monday, but hopefully you got some good review in. CODE: prom

157. Thursday, April 21, 2022: We made it through Act I. We finally see how Romeo and Juliet meet, and how they fall for each other. Can someone fall in love at first sight? I think so. After we finished reading Act 1, we discussed a few of the questions. (Third hour - make sure the questions are done.) I hate the fact that our test is going to land on Monday, but I really don't have much of a choice. It's where things land, but we'll use tomorrow to review and play a few games of Quizlet Live. CODE: torches to burn bright!

156. Wednesday, April 21, 2022: Since I was gone for third hour, Mr. Van Briesen handed out a worksheet on the Queen Mab's speech, you should have discussed what Queen Mab looked like and what dreams she would have given various people. This speech is the second most popular speech in the play. Please complete the reverse side of the worksheet on Juliet. We will finish Act 1 tomorrow (Thursday) with a quiz on Friday. CODE: Romeo's foreshadowing

155. Tuesday, April 10, 2022: We started by taking down the vocabulary for Act 1, and then we also answered the questions related to Scene 2-3. We read Scene 3 with Juliet, her mother, and the nurse. For tomorrow, read scene 4 concerning Queen Mab's speech. You will use My Shakespeare to go through the reading. CODE: Lammis-Tide (August 1)

154. Thursday, April 14, 2022: We took a reading check over Act I, Scene 1. Then I gave a little time to read - not much but some. Then we read Act I, Scene 2 (3rd Hour) and 3 (8th Hour). We will slowly get everyone on the same page. Have a great Easter break! CODE: Easter

153. Wednesday, April 13, 2022: We finished reading Act I, Scene 1. We will be having a check tomorrow over this and the Prologue. We defined aside, oxymoron and juxtaposition. I do realize we need to go a little quicker through the scenes otherwise we will never finish the play before the school year is out. CODE: Forget about her!

152. Tuesday, April 12, 2022: We had a lot of fun with swords, hats, and yelling! We read Act 1, Scene 1 (we have a little bit to go in 3rd hour). In eighth hour class, we almost got done. We will finish scene one and move on to two tomorrow. If you were gone for FFA, use the link that is posted to Google Classroom and read Act 1, Scene 1. We will be having a reading check over it tomorrow (8th hour). CODE: much to do with hate, but more with love.

151. Monday, April 11, 2022: Third Hour: We finished our notes on the prologue. Please go to Google Classroom and listen to the video posted there. I forgot to turn it off, so stop it when you hear me finish. You have to listen to your Nonprofit speech and complete the self-evaluation. Read the directions as that is the way the points are deducted. I also handed out a bookmark you have to design. Choose a couplet and design your bookmark.

Eighth Hour: We discussed how the Capulets and the Montagues are color coded (red for the Capulets and blue for the Montagues). We tried to get through the first scene, but track kids left at 3:05. I'm starting to wonder if I'm going to get through this play by the end of the year. CODE: two-hours traffic

150. Friday, April 8, 2022: During third hour, I took your page numbers. Remember that we won't be reading much in class, but I will still be taking page numbers. We took our Elizabethan Era check. It was clear that about five of you never completed your notes. Ouch. We then started to translate the Prologue. We will finish that up on Monday. During eighth hour, we finished up the Prologue, and now you will take one couplet and design a bookmark. I will laminate them and you will use them in your book. CODE: star-crossed lovers

149. Thursday, April 7, 2022: We didn't have third period, but you are to watch the video posted to Google Classroom. You should fill out the notes. We will be having a check over them the next time we meet. During eighth hour, we took our Elizabethan Era check and then started to tackle the translating of the Prologue. We will finish that tup tomorrow. CODE: Fair Verona

148. Wednesday, April 6, 2022: We tackled Shakespeare's World. Third Hour there is a video posted to Google Classroom for you to complete your notes. We will start our play tomorrow. CODE: The Globe

147. Tuesday, April 5, 2022: After reading for ten minutes, we reviewed the words from Lesson #7: Social Sciences. Then we finished the notes on Elizabethan World and Shakespeare's Impact. We will be tackling the Prologue tomorrow. The IXL on punctuation in run-on and fragments is due tomorrow. This is a tough one, so please come in and get help if you need it! CODE: upper crust

146. Monday, April 4, 2022: After reading for ten minutes, we then looked over the words related to Social Sciences. We then did a very quick ISASP review (very briefly), and then we tried to get the rest of the Elizabethan notes completed (no luck, we'll have to finish third hour's on Wednesday). CODE: McDonald's

145. Friday, April 1, 2022: We read for ten minutes, and then I quickly provided some helpful hints for next week's ISASPs. That presentation is posted to your Google Classroom. We then took a few notes on Elizabethan Era, but not many because so many people were gone. Third hour we tried taking the on-line test, but I quickly realized that it won't work for the trick I'm trying to teach - SCAN and RUN. So in 8th hour, we then did the IXL related to punctuation for fragments and run-ons. This particular IXL is tough, so give yourself some time to complete! CODE: Swing Show

144. Thursday, March 31, 2022: Before we started reading for our ten minutes, we took a few minutes to vote for our favorite charity. Ironically, there was no clear winner yesterday, so we had to vote from a slate of finalists. Then we watched a Biography Channel biography of William Shakespeare. We highlighted the information that coordinated with our Shakespearan Scavenger hunt. Then we started to take some Elizabethan Era notes. This is one of my favorite things to teach - just because I love grossing you all out. There's an IXL on punctuation and run-on and fragments. CODE: gloves

143. Wednesday, March 30, 2022: We read for ten minutes, and then we had our last speech. When that was completed, we completed our charts (in case someone was gone). Then we voted for our favorite charity. Results will be posted tomorrow. Also due tomorrow is the IXL on run-on sentences. CODE: comedy

142. Tuesday, March 29, 2022: We finished, well not quite, tried to finis speeches. We will definitely be done tomorrow. Speaking of tomorrow, have your Shakespearan Scavenger Hunt completed for tomorrow. CODE: sonnet

141. Monday, March 28, 2022: I was gone to All-State, so the agenda (Google Slides) is posted to Google Classroom. You had the opportunity to discuss what you know about Shakespeare. Then the rest of the class period was spent working on a Shakespearan Scavenger Hunt. Also, for Thursday, complete the IXL - W2 on Fragments. CODE: Stratford on Avon

140: Friday, March 25, 2022: No school because of parent-teacher conferences.

139. Thursday, March 24, 2022: I took page numbers and we basically jumped in to try and get as many speeches completed as possible. We will finish speeches up (fingers crossed) on Tuesday as I will be gone on Monday for All-State. CODE: helping hand

138. Wednesday, March 23, 2022: I didn't take any page numbers, but we jumped right in and started speeches. We got through four of them. Remember to be working on your IXL (W3) run-on sentences. CODE: Veterans and PTSD

137. Tuesday, March 22, 2022: I took page numbers, and if you were at USD, don't forget to send me your page number to reclaim your participation points. We then pulled up our charts and gave a few speeches. During third hour we had Genti and Spencer and in eighth hour we had Don't forget to complete the IXL on run-on sentences (W3). Also, you will need to read for ten minutes. CODE: run-on sentences

136. Monday, March 21, 2022: We didn't read today, but tomorrow I will be gathering page numbers as that's part of tonigh'ts homework. Everyone was to "mark as done" nonprofit speech. All outlines and research is to be turned in. While you are giving your speech, I'll be following along with our outline. It will take me a while to grade as I'm grading both the speech as well as the outline. We had 2-3 speakers today. We'll continue tomorrow with hopes of getting through 4-5 speakers a day. For Wednesday, please complete the IXL on run-on sentences (W3). After grading the term papers, it's clear we need more work on run-on and fragment sentences. CODE: charity

135. Friday, March 18, 2022: Today we did not read as I wanted the entire class period devoted to working on your nonprofit outline. Speeches will begin on Monday. Your notecard requirements include: Introduction 35 words (thesis, transitions, and sources don't count. One notecard for each main point - 50 words (transitions and sources don't count). Conclusion - same as introduction 35 words with thesis, transitions, and sources not counting. We will start speeches on Monday. Be prepared! CODE: Final speeches

134. Thursday, March 17, 2022: We read for ten minutes after having a new seating chart. Then we reviewed the 6 C's of speaking. When you take your ISAPs in April, you will use this same process for writing. We compared our research to the outline that was posted to Google Classroom (resources). Your research is worth 20 points, so you want to be sure that your chart is full of the needed information. We discussed how the 6 C's apply to this nonprofit speech. You have today and tomorrow to work on your outline, and we begin giving speeches on Monday. CODE: Be Complete!

133. Wednesday, March 16, 2022: Today we basically worked on researching our nonprofit. Remember to look at their social media pages, as well as their websites. Charity Navigator is a great resource. All research has to be done for tomorrow as we will convert information to a working outline. CODE: an effective charity

132. Tuesday, March 15, 2022: We read for ten minutes, and then we pulled up our research chart for this speech. This is just a skeleton of the information you will need for this speech. You speech MUST be 4 minutes and 30 seconds MINIMUM. For every 15 seconds under you will lose 10 points. For each 30 seconds over, you will lose 5 points. You need to rehearse so you can make time. I shared with everyone a website called Charity Navigator, who evaluates the effectiveness of a charity. You can also find information on your charity's specific website as well as maybe their social media. The heart of your speech is the programs and the impact it has on those they serve. We want to hear stories about how this particular charity impact lives. CODE: generoisty

131. Monday, March 14, 2022: We started our speech on nonprofits. We watched a short video on the best charities of 2018 (I realize that's a while ago, but I couldn't find anything newer.) Then we looked at the materials posted to Google Classroom. At the end of class, we then started choosing our charities. For tomorrow, begin working on your research. CODE: Compassion International.

130. Friday, March 11, 2022: Day of Great Expectations

129. Thursday, March 10, 2022: We reviewed the various logical fallacies as well as the propaganda techniques. Then we took our test. Everyone had plenty of time to read as well, so please send me your page number. CODE: straw man

128. Wednesday, March 9, 2022: We finished our discussion of propaganda techniques. There are study cards posted to Google Classroom. Tomorrow is our test. CODE: card stacking

127. Tuesday, March 8, 2022: I shared a video, and from that we had a discussion about which propaganda technique was being used. We then started reviewing the various types of techniques. For tomorrow, complete the worksheet about logical fallacies. CODE: glittering generalities

126. Monday, March 7, 2022: I shared some stories about my vacation. Then we read for ten minutes, and this is the last week for third quarter. Then we updated our notebook, and finally we began a quick review of the propaganda notes. We will have a quiz on Wednesday over logical fallacies and propaganda techniques. CODE: passport

122-126 The agendas for this week have been posted to Google Classroom. On Monday and Tuesday you worked with Mr. Helkenn on career exploration. On Wednesday, there were notes on propaganda (posted to Google Classroom). Then on Thursday and Friday, you were to work on a station assignment about propaganda. You worked on a Padlet assignment where you need to provide three examples of various propaganda techniques.

121. Friday, February 25, 2022: We jumped right into our speed debating. It gets loud and fun. It's one of my favorite lessons to teach. I hope you enjoyed it too. There is a logical fallacies worksheet you need to complete before next Wednesday. Also, there isn't a reading journal, so that's one less thing off your plate. CODE: waffles v. pancakes

120. Thursday, February 24, 2022: We read for ten minutes, and then we finished our discussion on logical fallacies. I feel like we did a good job going over them and explaining them to each other. You have an IXL posted to Google Classroom that is due next Wednesday (H.8) Read for tomorrow, as we won't be reading in class due to our Speed Debating. CODE: false authority

119. Wednesday, February 23, 2022: We read in third period because yesterday we didn't get the opportunity; in eighth hour we did not read because we jumped into logical fallacies. Both classes finished the notes. Then using the reverse side of the worksheet, students were divided into groups and answered a set of questions (#1-5, #6-10, #11-15, and #16-20). Once they answer the questions, I checked it for the group. They then had to correct any that they missed. We will finish this up tomorrow. There is an IXL (H8) for you to complete before next Wednesday. CODE: Straw man

118. Tuesday, February 22, 2022: Fun date! I'm not sure I'm going to have enough time to appreciate it, but it's still fun to write. During third hour, we did not read because of the late start. Please read for ten minutes. We then reviewed the logical fallacies Prezi presentation. During eighth hour, we did manage to read, but in both classes we still have to finish up the presentation. Your IXL on ethos, pathos, and logos is due tomorrow, a reading journal is due by 4:00 PM. We will review fallacies tomorrow, and then do some speed debating on Thursday and Friday. CODE: Ad hominem

117. Friday, February 18, 2022: Everyone had the chance to review for a few minutes the words related to mythology. Then we took our test. Since there was time left, everyone had time to read. Have a great three-day weekend. CODE: Friday.

116. Thursday, February 17, 2022: We read, and then we finished up our product speeches. It's obvious that some of you really understand the three rhetorical devices, while others I think are still struggling. Please complete the IXL on pathos, ethos, and logos (I.1) as it will further help you with that skill. We then played a little Kahoot to review (Quizlet cards are posted to Google Classroom). Tomorrow you will have your mythology vocabulary test. CODE: Jimmy Carinos

115. Wednesday, February 16, 2022: We didn't read today, but I did take down numbers. We finished our mythology presentations, and tomorrow we will review the words and take our test on Friday. For those of you gone on Friday MUST take your test on Tuesday. We then continued with our product speeches. I think we've got it down - ethos, pathos, and logos. Please complete the IXL related to this (I.1) CODE: Samsung v. iPhone

114. Tuesday, February 15, 2022: We read for ten minutes and then worked on our vocabulary presentations. My goal is still to have the test on Thursday, but it's all about the timing. Then we started our product speeches. Remember I'm not grading on delivery (eye contact, flow, etc), simply whether you have pathos, ethos, or logos. I'm basically following along with the chart. For tomorrow, read for ten minutes. CODE: Scrub Daddy

113. Monday, February 14, 2022: We read for ten minutes and then finished out our vocabulary words. We will then take the "doubles" tomorrow and Wednesday with our test on Thursday. We then finished our discussion of logos, pathos, and ethos. There's a chart posted to Google Classroom you need to fill in before coming to class tomorrow. This will serve as your outline. Tomorrow's speeches are going to be quite low stress. You will speak to about ten of your classmates about your product. It's more about identifying the logos, pathos, and ethos than the speaking itself. Have your notecard and chart completed. CODE: Super Bowl Commericals

112. Friday, February 11, 2022: We read for ten minutes, and then went over the words iridescent, odyssey, and narcissism. Finally we finished the notes on pathos and ethos. On your index card, you are to add to your argument. What pathos could you connect to your product? How does it make you feel? How will it make us feel using it? Ethos - you have your prestige, but what about other people? Can you add a celebrity endorsement? An independent company that uses and recommends your product? Add an element of ethos to your card. Don't forget to complete the reading journal #5 for Monday (by 4:00 PM). half-pipe Shaun White

111. Thursday, February 10, 2022: We read for ten minutes, and then tackled three more mythology presentations. I shared some notes on logos. Everyone has a card where they've written their product and for tomorrow, they need to have TWO logos examples (facts, statistics, etc.) We will add pathos, ethos, etc. as we continue with our discussions. CODE: fallacy

110. Wednesday, February 9, 2022: We did not read today, and we won't be reading on Wednesdays too much anymore. That will be your homework from now on. We had three vocabulary presentations - Adonis, aegis, and Cassandra. Then we took notes on speaking to persuade. If you were gone, be sure to show me those notes to receive your participation points back. For tomorrow, besides reading, have a product that you'd like to endorse. CODE: Dawn Dish Soap

109. Tuesday, February 8, 2022: We read for ten minutes, turned in our mythology power points, and then finished our escape room. One group didn't escape (but they got a late start). Remember to work on the IXL on simple, complex, and compound. It's due by Thursday. CODE: It's a complicated thing!

108. Monday, February 7, 2022: We started by writing a thank you card for those presenters at the recent Career Fair. Then we read for ten minutes. Everyone turned in their colored pages. We had some issues with it. Two questions were definitely stumpers. We will finish our escape room tomorrow. Don't forget to complete your reading journal posted to Google Classroom. Also, you have an IXL on sentence structure due on Thursday (X5). CODE: appreciation

107. Friday, February 4, 2022: We didn't read today, as we jumped in and did an Escape Room. No one escaped, but there was a lot of learning going on. We will finish up on Monday. You need to have your coloring pages completed, as well as your reading journal (due by 4:00 Monday). Also, don't forget those Mythology presentations. Have a great weekend. CODE: escape!

106. Thursday, February 3, 2022: After reading for ten minutes, we reviewed our homework - the seven sentences on dependent clauses. Then we chose our mythology vocabulary word. Then I handed out a coloring page related to simple, compound, and complex. Please have it colored when you come to class tomorrow. CODE: dependent clause

105. Wednesday, February 2, 2022: We read for ten minutes, and then reviewed simple and compound sentences. We then completed some exercises to help cement this in our minds. Next, we moved on to subordinate conjunctions and complex sentences. Please complete #1-7 on the second worksheet. We will be working with sentence structure and phrases for most of this week, and then start our persuasive unit next week. I also handed out vocabulary related to mythology. We will be going over those starting next week. CODE: random code word!

104. Tuesday, February 1, 2022: We read for ten minutes. Then we discussed how we could use the skills we've been practicing in other classes - science reports, history projects, etc. Next on the agenda was reviewing the rubric I created for this assignment. When you are reading to turn in your assignment, it will be turned in twice. Label this doc as "Title PEER". Then copy and paste your essay into another doc. Title it the essay title (Going for Gold), etc. This final copy should be your final copy. Then turn in BOTH documents - the PEER copy and the final copy. All must be submitted prior to 8:00 AM tomorrow. CODE: It is finished!

103: Monday, January 31, 2022: We read for ten minutes, and then we discussed what was easier - preparing for a speech or preparing for an essay. It definitely is a personal preference. Today was spent working with our second editor. Tomorrow everyone will take those suggestions and correct/edit their essay. It is due at the end of class on Tuesday. CODE: final lap

102: Friday, January 28, 2022: We only had 8th hour as 3rd hour was at the career fair. We read for ten minutes, and then the first editor had time to work on the shared document. We will share with a second editor on Monday with the essay due on Tuesday. CODE: Friday!!!

101. Thursday, January 27, 2022: We read for ten minutes, and unfortunately, I didn't have a riddle ready. It was just one of those mornings. Go to Google Classroom and turn in your slide show (hit turn it in). We shared three things we learned about our topic, and then we sat back and thought about a title for our essay. Then we made that the file name. We then looked at the formating of our essay - double-space, Arial font, size 11, eliminating any green or highlighting. Then I paired everyone up with a peer editor, and we reviewed the editing format. Sign the author's editing sheet, and then edit using the comments and suggestions function. Despite the fact that we won't have third hour tomorrow, please have the editing completed for class. You can choose one editor from either class. You must have editing done and we're turning in our essay in on Monday (8th hour). CODE: Goin' for the gold

100. Wednesday, January 26, 2022: We read for ten minutes, and then I summarized the both the writing and speaking preparation process (look at that alliteration). Then we worked on creating our bibliography using MyBib (the add-on that looks like a book with an arrow). Copy that bibliogrpahy into your document. Then you should work on revising your essay. I have a series of questions that you can ask yourself about your essay. It's the fifteenth slide on the template you've been working on. Tomorrow you will have two peers read and suggest ways for you to improve your essay. They will be making suggestions using the comment function on Google docs. So get that revising completed, because tomorrow you're turning it over to a new set of eyes. CODE: MyBib

99. Tuesday, January 25, 2022: We read for ten minutes, and then we continued with our discussion of transitions and cohesion. Cohesion is built through repetition, transitions, synonyms, and pronouns. I handed out a worksheet where we chose various transitional sentences and added those necessary transitional words. Transition words connect sentence to sentence, but transitional sentences connect paragraph to paragraph. We then went to our slides and copied our introduction, three main paragraphs, and the concluding paragraph into a Google Doc. We now need to look at our essay in its entirity. For tomorrow write at least four transitional sentences connecting your paragraphs to each other. Tomorrow we will self-revise, Thursday we will peer edit, and on Friday your essay is due. CODE: hypertension

98. Monday, January 24, 2022: We read for ten minutes, and then discussed the importance of transitions. Our bell ringer as well as our mini-lesson all emphasized the importance of transitions between sentences. We will tackle transitions between paragraphs tomorrow. Now return to your essay, and insert any transitions needed. Every (EVERY) sentence should have a transition or a link to each other (repetition). We will finish drafting tomorrow, edit on Tuesday and Wednesday, peer editing on Thursday, and your essay will be due Friday. CODE: consequently

97. Friday, January 21, 2022: We only read for seven minutes, so we would have time to discuss our introductions and conclusions. We compared and contrasted the introductions/conclusions of a speech and essay. For Monday, you need to have the introduction and conclusion slides completed for Monday. We will work on transitions on Monday, along with editing. CODE: essays

96. Thursday, January 20, 2022: After reading for ten minutes, we then spent the rest of the class period working on how to embed quotations into a piece of writing. You will need to include two quotations inside your essay. That should be done for tomorrow, as we're going to work on our introduction and conclusion tomorrow. CODE: colon

95. Wednesday, January 19, 2022: After reading for ten minutes, we went to Quizizz and reviewed the concept of compound sentences. It didn't take too long, and within that review, we discussed coordinating conjunctions. For the rest of the class period, everyone was given the opportunity to work on the body of their essay. All three paragraphs should be completed tomorrow. CODE: compound sentences

94. Tuesday, January 18, 2022: We read for ten minutes, and then for our bell ringer, we worked on sentence combining. For most of the class period, everyone was to work on writing their essay's body (three paragraphs - each approximately 200 words.) Just a reminder that the information you have in your essay should also appear on your research page. Details shouldn't just "magically" appear in the essay that wasn't present on the research slide. If you pop back and forth between a website and your essay, you will plagiarize. It's natural. When you turn in your essay, it will be scanned for plagiarism, and it will not allow you to turn it in if you "borrowed" too many words from other sources. CODE: originality

93. Monday, January 17, 2022: We reviewed for our vocabulary test on jobs and professions. When the tests were turned in, everyone was to read or complete the reading journals that are due today by 4:00 PM. Then we went to IXL and worked with Organizing Information by Main Idea (F2). You have until Wednesday to get to 85%. If you stop at 79%, then that's your grade. You go to 100%, then you earn extra credit. Your grade will reflect your effort. CODE: main idea

No school on Friday.

92. Thursday, January 13, 2022: We started out by reading for ten minutes. Then we took out our vocabulary list and tried to identify the specific equipment for each of the professions. We then played several rounds of Quizlet Live. It seemed to me that the review was working well. We will have our vocabulary test tomorrow. Also, by the end of the class on Monday, you should have the body of your essay completed. CODE: couch for the alienist

91. Wednesday, January 12, 2022: We did not read today because of the shorter class periods. We jumped in to look at diagramming sentences. I posted a link to Google Classroom that allows us to look at different kinds of diagrams. Remember that diagramming sentences provides us with a visual break-down of how words are constructed into sentences. After that, we then looked at our information and began thinking of our topic sentences (main points). For tomorrow, please have your three topic sentences - one for each main point. CODE: organization

90. Tuesday, January 11, 2022: We read for ten minutes, and then tried our hands at diagramming sentences. This isn't something I'm super confident with, but some people can really gravitate towards it, and it helps them understand the role each word has in a sentence. It also really helps with sentence structure. We're not going to go overboard learning this (because I'm not very good at it), but if it helps, we'll try it. We then tackled the next three vocabulary words. The rest of the class period was spent working on organizing our information. Tomorrow we're going to start writing our first paragraph - topic sentence, evidence, and explanation. If you need additional information, you need to get out there and find it. I will be looking at everyone's slides to see how they are progressing. CODE: diagramming

89. Monday, January 10, 2022: We read for ten minutes, and then reviewed three vocabulary words. The foundation for language is words and sentences. We're going to study sentence structure this week - simple, compound, complex, and compound-complex. Using Quizizz, we reviewed simple sentences - one independent clause. For the last ten minutes, we then worked on researching our winter Olympics topic. You will definitely need lots of information for a five-paragraph essay. Try and have all research done tomorrow. We will begin organizing our information into our three sub-topics. CODE: simple

88. Friday, January 7, 2022: We read again for ten minutes. Then we took a notecard, wrote our goal at the top, and then the first step to meet that goal. I asked everyone to use this notecard as a bookmark so you would see it every day. Then I reviewed the first three vocabulary words (alienist, amanuensis, and beadle). You are asked to write three sentences to the side (or under) using the words. Show me these sentences for your participation points back. Finally, go to Google Classroom and pull up the Informative Writing Template. We're going to use this to write our first five-paragraph essay. For Monday, fill out the topic slide and read articles related to your topics. You will place the URLs on the appropriate slide. CODE: What is the meaning of life?

87. Thursday, January 6, 2022: We read for ten minutes in an attempt to get our reading muscles in shape again. We then discussed possible goals, as we are going to create plans to meet an identifiable goal. I handed out Vocabulary #3 - Jobs and Professions. We won't be doing the vocabulary as we have in the past as it's difficult with this set of words. We will go through them together, review them, and take our test. Finally, we compared and contrasted the difference between writing a speech and writing an essay. The biggest difference is with a speech there's the communication model, and that means you receive feedback and you can adjust your message. With an essay, you don't get the feedback soon enough to adjust your message. So we went through a presentation where the two processes and products were compared. For tomorrow, please complete F #1 on IXL. We will work with the body of our essay tomorrow in class. CODE: Winter Olympics.

86. Wednesday, January 5, 2022: 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 complete an assignment on IXL dealing with commas. You must get a 100%. CODE: edit, edit, edit

82. Monday, December 20, 2021: We read for ten minutes, and then I went around the room asking when people would have their speeches recorded. Some are already done, while others are going to finish their speech today. Today the outline is due. On Wednesday, you will complete the final reading journal in class. CODE: Christmas stockings

81. Friday, December 17, 2021: We read for ten minutes, and then watched another sample demonstration speech (creating a gift basket). The rest of the class was spent working on your outlines - due on Monday. Also, don't forget to get your notebook organized as well as the final reading journal. That's the thing about the end of the semester - it always seems like there's a flurry of things to turn in. CODE: Santa

80. Thursday, December 16, 2021: We read for 7-10 minutes, and then we watched a sample demonstration speech. The rest of the class was spent working on the outline and introduction. If you follow my "due dates," you should be finished with your speech in plenty of time. CODE: Mind trick

79. Wednesday, December 15, 2021: We read for ten minutes, and then the rest of the class period was spent working on the outline. You should really try and finish the body of your outline for tomorrow. Then work on your introduction and conclusion on Thursday, and rehearse on Friday. That will give you four days to record. When figuring out your steps, remember to give advice that will help the person watching your video. For example, if you're telling me how to change the oil in my car, and you recommend getting a filter, share with me how to pick out the correct filter. Where would I go to pick up a filter? That's what makes you the expert. Remember you should have your self-evaluation completed of your "Here's My City." CODE: demonstration

78. Tuesday, December 14, 2021: We read for ten minutes, and then I reviewed the perimeters for this speech: 4-5 minutes, no cooking or baking, eye contact with the camera, use signposts (first, second, then, next), and be concise. It must be uploaded and complete by December 22nd. No late speeches will be accepted, no exceptions. This is your final for first semester. For tomorrow, please complete the self-evaluation for Here's My City. CODE: Christmas tree

77. Monday, December 13, 2021: We finished up the last of our speeches - one in third hour and four during eighth hour. In third hour, we had the chance to get 10 minutes of reading in, but unfortunately, eighth hour still needs to read on their own. I went through the perimeters of their demonstration speech (3rd hour), but we will need to do that in eighth hour. Everyone should have a topic tomorrow. CODE: PJs

76. Thursday, December 9, 2021: Speech Day #5. The third hour class managed to get through their speeches (we have one left, but that person is absent). The eighth period class will have some yet tomorrow (if we have school). Remember to get your IXL assignments to the 80% expectation. CODE: IXL

75. Wednesday, December 8, 2021: Speech Day #4. We will finish tomorrow during third hour, but eighth hour will need all the way until Friday (if the snow stays away). Remember to log into IXL and score at least an 80% on the exercises posted. CODE: passports

74. Tuesday, December 7, 2021: Speech Day #3. I'm learning so much! Everyone is doing so well. I'm impressed with all that you have learned and all that you are sharing. For Friday, remember to work on the IXL exercises related to fragments and dependent and independent clauses. CODE: Europe

73. Monday, December 6, 2021: Today we got through a few more speeches. I hope that we can get them all done before Thursday. Everyone should sign into their IXL account and complete the skills lesson that deals with fragments and clauses. Those exercises are due by Friday. CODE: Sightseeing

72. Friday, December 3, 2021: Let the presentations begin! It seems that many of you still haven't turned in the required assignments - outlines or research. Remember the presentations are required, but they will be helpful when it's time to make your speech. CODE: Weekend vibes!

71. Thursday, December 2, 2021: During the third-hour class, we worked on notecards. I reminded them that rehearsal is a lot more important that the presentation. Practice, practice, practice. During the eighth period class, we had one speaker. She did an amazing job. After every speaker, everyone is going to evaluate them using the evaluation that is posted to Google Classroom. There should be approximately three minutes between speeches to complete this evaluation. If you're gone, you'll need to watch the speeches posted to Google Classroom and still evaluate them. CODE: Rehearsal!

70. Wednesday, December 1, 2021: It's good to be back! I helped third hour learn MyBib. Third Hour will have until Friday to work on their outline and presentation. Eighth Hour class will give speeches tomorrow. You will have twenty minutes to rehearse and then we'll try to get two speeches in. If I am gone for my brother, we will record your speeches and I will grade from there. CODE: in-text citations

69. Tuesday, November 30, 2021: After reading for ten minutes, Mr. Van Briesen should have explained the eight-slide presentation. The third hour class hasn't been taught how to use MyBib. You're going to have wait until I'm back to learn how to do this. Work on your presentations. CODE: napping helps

68. Monday, November 29, 2021: After reading for ten minutes, you were supposed to work on your introduction and conclusion. Your outline is supposed to be completed by tomorrow. Also, you can work on your eight-slide presentation. Our speeches are on Thursday, so you need to get things completed. CODE: the flu stinks!

67. Wednesday, November 24, 2021: After reading ten minutes, we attempted to again do the sources for our outline. It's days like this that I feel like an absolute failure! The extension didn't work, some people haven't even highlighted their information, and nothing was going the way it was supposed to. For Monday, have the body of your speech completed with the sources included. Let's hope that gets done. If you have homework over the holiday, it's because you haven't done the little things as we've moved along. CODE: turkey and stuffing

66. Tuesday, November 23, 2021: After reading for ten minutes, we then finished Exercise #3 on adding independent clauses. We then logged into Google Classroom, found the Outline Template, and also brought up our highlighted notes. Then we discussed the main points (written in complete sentences) might include. We will then transform those points into a thesis. We will finish up our outline tomorrow, with our speeches starting on Wednesday of next week. CODE: Easy Bib

65. Monday, November 22, 2021: I was gone today, but this is what Mr. Van Briesen had you do. First you read for ten minutes. Then you took out page 17 in your notebook - Independent Clauses - and complete #1-5 of Exercise 3. This photocopied a little strangely, so watch the numbering. Then you were to take out the research and make a copy. Rename the new one "Highlighted Research". Turn in the original. NO EXCEPTIONS - you must turn in your research. Then using the highlighting function, highlight your research into three to four different topic areas. For example, most of you can find information that will fit inside the category "preparing to go". You then could highlight passport, languages, what to pack, when to go, etc. Another topic could be food. You won't highlight it all because that might be a little much, but pick and choose what you'd like to share. Another category might be "Things to See and Do". You could even divide it again into "Things to see and do daytime" and "Things to See and Do Nighttime". Either way, when you come to class tomorrow, you need to have three to four categories chosen. We're going to put them into a parallel thesis statement and start preparing our outlines. We will be giving these speeches next week Wednesday. CODE: Irish stew

64. Friday, November 19, 2021: We read for our ten minutes, and then the rest of the class period was spent working on our Here's My City project. I walked around and looked to see how everyone was doing with their sources and information gathering. Some of you have a lot to get done before returning to class on Monday, while others just have a little bit here and there. CODE: It's all about the food!

63. Thursday, November 18, 2021: We didn't read today as we just jumped in and worked on our research for the Here's My City project. We did discuss travel advice and packing. An additional resource was added to Google Classroom. Remember for every piece of information you find, you must have a source citation attached to it. Remember that you will get classtime tomorrow, but all research must be done by the time you come to class on Monday. CODE: all outlets are not the same

62. Wednesday, November 17, 2021: After reading for ten minutes, we then reviewed the resources for our city project. We went through each of the posted resources and how they may be helpful with this project. Remember most of the information you will need with be broad in scope - the country. You will really only need city-specific information for the things to do. I hope that if you have any questions, you'll ask. We will do research for the next two days. All research must be completed by Monday. CODE: Exchange Rate.

61. Tuesday, November 16, 2021: After reading for ten minutes, we "bet" an amount based on how comfortable we were about our ability to correct the errors. Then we selected our cities, and it seemed everyone got one off their list. That makes me happy. I shared the resources (posted to Google Classroom), and the worksheet. EVERY SECTION THAT YOU FILL IN MUST HAVE A URL ATTACHED TO IT -- EVERY. SECTION. I hope that's very clear to everyone. You will have class time to research (Wednesday, Thursday, and part of Friday). We will then gather that information and start working on a thesis. Remember that your buddy evaluations are due tomorrow along with your self-evaluations. CODE: Dublin

60. Monday, November 15, 2021: After reading for ten minutes, we discussed what makes an organized speech. We're basically done discussing what is in an introduction, conclusion, body of the speech, and thesis. We will be working on "links" or transitions for our next speech - Here's My City. We did an activity that requires us to bet money on whether the sentences provided are complete or fragments. Tomorrow we will do the correction for those that are incorrect, and wager money there was well. Everyone drew names for their speech buddies and wrote them down on a card. Turn that in. Then I collected the notecards that were used for the speech. Posted to Google Classroom is a list of cities you can choose for your next speech. Read the directions posted to the bottom. Come to class with three choices - write on a piece of scratch paper. Speech evaluations (including yourself) are due on Wednesday. CODE: transitions

59. Friday, November 12, 2021: I was gone, so this is what I left for you to accomplish. You had a chance to review the vocabulary words, then any time remaining you could have gone somewhere to record and submit your speech. All speeches are to be posted to FlipGrid by 4:00 PM. Don't forget to also include the link in the comments section of Google Classroom when you hit submit. CODE: Mr. Van Briesen

58. Thursday, November 11, 2021: Due to the Veteran's Day program, third hour did not meet. You are still responsible with finishing your speech and submitting it on FlipGrid by 4:00 on Friday. Also, you have a vocabulary test tomorrow. During eighth hour class, we read for ten minutes, reviewed the vocabulary words by using Quizlet Live, and then we went to the auditorium to practice our candy bar speeches. CODE: Some Gave All

57. Wednesday, November 10, 2021: After reading for ten minutes, we finished up discussing our introduction. Then we moved onto our conclusions. I distributed an index card and on the one side - we worked on the introduction (gaining attention, building interest, establishing ethos, apply to the audience, and preview). Everyone wrote what they needed on the front of that card. Then turning it over we constructed our conclusion with a sign-post (in conclusion, finally, after all), followed by a summary (restatement of your thesis), a tie-back to the introduction, and finally a zinger. Then everyone was introduced to FlipGrid (although a few of you have used it before). You have until Friday at 4:00 PM to turn in your candy bar speech. Remember to take the link and turn that in on Google Classroom. CODE: conclusion.

56. Tuesday, November 9, 2021: We read for ten minutes, and then in the third period class, they went to Google Classroom and found the review cards there. During eighth hour, we had the final three presentations. (8th hour) We finished our introduction notes, and then worked on that introduction. During third hour, we took an index card and planned out our introduction and conclusion. That card is due when you give the speech. The entire outline is due tomorrow. CODE: thesis= goal

55. Monday, November 8, 2021: We read for ten minutes, and then reviewed our vocabulary in preparation for our test on Friday. During the eighth-hour class, we still had a few presentations to get through. Then we discussed the parallel wording needed for both the outline and the thesis statement. We needed to review a little of this eighth hour as so many were missing for the play on Thursday. Those gone need to turn in a card with their sentences and thesis on it. This is for a grade. Then we took notes on how to put together an introduction - gaining attention, building interest, ethos, thesis, and application. For tomorrow, have your reading journal #2 done as well as a planned introduction. CODE: introductions

54. Friday, November 5, 2021: No school therefore, no class.

53. Thursday, November 4, 2021: After reading for ten minutes, we jumped right into organizing our outline. Go to the English 10 Google Classroom stream for the agenda. The slides on the agenda should be helpful. Everyone should have taken a card and put their three main point sentences. This is for a grade, so please turn this notecard in. Then we took each main point, and we broke it down a bit more putting the evidence followed by the explanation. Everyone's body of the outline is due on Monday. Reading journals aren't due until Tuesday because we have a three-day weekend. CODE: PEEL

52. Wednesday, November 3, 2021: After reading for ten minutes and three vocabulary presentations, we took notes on parallel structure. We then returned to our scatter graphs and tried to figure out how to write our main points in a concise, clear, and equal manner. For tomorrow, write down the three parallel sentences that will be your main points. CODE: coconut

51. Tuesday, November 2, 2021: After reading for ten minutes, we then found a partner and completed exercise #2 on complete sentences or sentence fragments. Then we created a scatter graph organizing our candy bar information. You might need to unsubmit and research your candy bar a bit more. Your scatter graph will go on the back of the outline (a worksheet I handed out.) CODE: fragment

50. Monday, November 1, 2021: We discussed how many candy bars are made each year, then we opened up our Candy Bar Research. All research is to be turned in by 8:00 AM tomorrow. We had 3-4 vocabulary presentations. We will be having our test soon. Then we discussed the body of a speech - how much time you need to set aside for an introduction and a conclusion. CODE: 85%

49. Friday, October 29, 2021: After reading for ten minutes, we discussed the slogan of our candy bars. This is a great way to start a speech. We then had three to four vocabulary presentations. Finally, we worked on our dependent and independent clauses assignment. I had hoped to get to the "body of our speech" notes, but things just didn't happen that way. Dependent and Independent Clauses can be tough for some. Just hang in there - we'll get it together. CODE: Subordinate Conjunctions

48. Thursday, October 28, 2021: After reading for ten minutes, we then shared what we knew about something in nature. This is a sample of informative speaking. Then we had three vocabulary presentations. Finally, we started to discuss dependent vs independent clauses. They're like teenagers, you want to be independent but you still need your parents for housing and food. We tried to finish up exercise #1 but time got away from me. For tomorrow, be sure you have your panel discussion self-evaluation completed as well as your candy bar research. CODE: beluga whale

47. Wednesday, October 27, 2021: After reading for ten minutes, we then corrected our paragraphs for comma splice. We then did a few vocabulary presentations. During the eighth-hour class, we only got to one because I was called out of the room. For Friday, please complete the self-evaluation of your panel discussion. You're welcome to slide through the other speakers, but watch how you communicated during the conversations and also during your 90-second presentation. Finally, pick a favorite candy bar and fill out the research chart posted to Google Classroom. CODE: Almond Joy

46. Tuesday, October 26, 2021: After reading for ten minutes, we corrected our commas splice, fused sentence homework assignments. We then took notes on Informative Speaking - specifically the 6 C's. For tomorrow, have your vocabulary presentations turned in. Also, edit the final paragraph for the comma splices. CODE: Be clear!

45. Monday, October 25, 2021: After reading for ten minutes in third period, we then read through the new vocabulary words - words related to a group. We then chose our words. Presentations are due on Wednesday. Next I distributed the notes for Informative Speaking Unit. We got through a few of the notes, and will continue for the next few days. In the eighth period class, we did get through a lot of the same thing, but we threw in a panel discussion at the same time. We didn't get quite as far with the notes, but that will be an easy fix tomorrow. CODE: expository

44. Friday, October 22, 2021: In both classes, we had our fourth panel discussion. During the eighth hour class, we have one more to go. We will be finishing up our unit on the Art of Communication and moving onto Informative Speaking next week. CODE: autumn

43. Thursday, October 21, 2021: For third hour, we read for ten minutes while we waited for panelists to arrive, then we had our discussion of whether homework is beneficial. During eighth hour, we couldn't do any panel discussions because every panel had someone missing because of illness or the cross country meet. We'll try and get two in tomorrow and finish up on Monday. I'm impressed with the level of research and how you are sharing your opinions, providing evidence, and explaining that evidence. CODE: committee

42. Wednesday, October 20, 2021: Again, we jumped in and did our panel discussions. It's always a little easier to be the second one, because now we've witnessed one. Remember that every time you sit on a committee, you're participating in a panel discussion. Good committee members are sought after. Learn to contribute in committees and you will be a hot commodity! CODE: spontaneous

41. Tuesday, October 19, 2021: We didn't read today as we jumped right in and started our panel discussion. In each class the first panel did a great job. We want to be careful as speakers that we don't read our speech. It's okay to plan what we want to say, but we shouldn't create a document and then simply read it to us. This is a speech, so you need to rephrase and reword things spontaneously. For tomorrow, be sure that you read for ten minutes. CODE: Facebook

40. Monday, October 18, 2021: We didn't read today, we jumped in a reviewed the words for our test today. We discussed which word we would want to be associated with us (not too many), and then we reviewed the negative words (a much longer list). We took our test. After the test, everyone had a choice - read for the remainder of the time, work on your reading journal, or finish your PEEL. We will be doing ONE panel discussion tomorrow, and you don't know which group will be first, so everyone needs to be prepared. CODE: the convivial classroom

39. Friday, October 15, 2021: After reading for ten minutes (remember to send me your page number), we then finished up presentations or played a little "Password" (3rd hour). There are review cards posted to Google Classroom to help you with Monday's test. Then I reminded everyone that the panel discussion, although feels like a group project, is really an individual assignment. You are responsible for your 90-second presentation; you will be the one talking during the question and answer section. I will be grading the organization of your presentation (point, evidence, explanation, and link [restate your opinion]), volume, how you listen as well as speak during the question and answer time. We will take our test on Monday, work on our presentations and then start panels on Tuesday. CODE: You are only responsible for yourself.

38. Thursday, October 14, 2021: After reading for ten minutes (remember to send me your page number if you weren't in class), we then did a few more vocabulary presentations. In the third hour class, we finished, but during the eighth hour, we will have a couple of presentations more tomorrow. Then we got into our panel discussion groups and began our research process. I shared that Pro/Con.org is a great website to go for research. Monday we will have our vocabulary test, with one panel discussion on Tuesday, two on Wednesday (??), and finish up on Thursday. Work on putting together your argument using the form called PEEL. CODE: bumptious

37. Wednesday, October 13, 2021: After reading for ten minutes (remember to send me your page number), we then listened to five-seven vocabulary presentations. Then panel discussions were created and topics chosen. For tomorrow, please finish the fused sentences exercises (#10-15). CODE: bilious

36. Tuesday, October 12, 2021: After reading for ten minutes (remember to send me your page number), we then had about seven vocabulary presentations. We needed to tackle quite a few as we had been skipping over them for a while. The rest of the class period was to work on the internet activity. We will be using those skills when we are placed in our panel discussions. CODE: sweet search

35. Monday, October 11, 2021: We read, and then worked on our run-on sentences workshop. The rest of the class period was spent working on the internet assignment. You'll get a little time tomorrow, but not much. This will be due at the beginning of class Wednesday. CODE: velcro

34. Friday, October 8, 2021: We read, and then tackled some of the run-on sentences in our workshop. Our goal is to always be able to transfer this knowledge to our own writing. We need to recognize our comma splices and fused sentences (run-ons) and then correct them using the five methods studied. We then watched a short video (Schmoop) on how to find reliable sources. This too is a life-long skill. I posted an inquiry assignment to Google Classroom. You will have class period on Monday and possibly Tuesday to complete. You might want to set aside some study hall time just in case. Don't forget to complete the reading journal #7. CODE: fused sentence

33. Thursday, October 7, 2021: We read, and then we discussed how we conduct an online search. Then we had three vocabulary presentations. For these presentations, I am focusing on eye contact. We then shared the sentences we corrected for comma splices. A lot of individuals did not have the back page done, so there were a lot of points taken off. Tomorrow we will assign panel discussions and begin working on proper Internet searching. No homework, although several of you don't have your vocabulary presentations turned in. CODE: bananas

32. Wednesday, October 6, 2021: We started class reading, and then we moved on to writing our five top topic choices. We will use them to choose our panelists. Then we worked on looking at run-on sentences (comma splices and fused sentences). I shared with everyone the power of the website called "Sweet Search" - you don't have to double-check the source if you use Sweet Search. It should be your go-to when doing anything for school. For tomorrow, complete the exercises on comma splice. CODE: Sweet Search

31. Tuesday, October 5, 2021: We read for ten minutes, and then we filled out our score sheet for listening. I was shocked to have a few people in the 90s! I've never had students score that high for listening. (I only scored an 84 :-() We then finished our listening notes, and I distributed a paper explaining our panel discussions. This will require you to listen, speak, and respond. For tomorrow, read through the possible topics and write down your top five. We will use this ranking to organize our panels. CODE: alphabet soup

30. Monday, October 4, 2021: We read for ten minutes, and then we discussed the blocks to listening. We continue to take our notes, took a listening survey, and looked over a workshop dealing with run-on sentences. For tomorrow, simply read the rules on run-on sentences and highlight those rules. CODE: Bruno Mars

29. Friday, October 1, 2021: We started by reading today - I know, a surprise right? Then we watched our own mantra speeches and then evaluated ourselves. It can be kind of painful, but yet we can learn a lot by watching what exactly we do, as well as listen to our own message. Then we did a "fun" (such a relative term) listening activity. It was relatively easy, but it demonstrates that even the simplest of instructions can be difficult to follow. We will be starting our panel discussions next week, and this assignment is meant to incorporate the idea of listening and speaking. CODE: pumpkin latte

28. Thursday, September 30, 2021: Since there was only one speaker left, we had the chance to read for ten minutes. Then I distributed the next set of vocabulary words (Appearances) and everyone chose their word. Presentations are due on Monday. We then started to take a few notes on listening. We will continue with that tomorrow. CODE: Are you convivial or billious?

27. Wednesday, September 29, 2021: I took page numbers, and then we reviewed the rules related to end punctuation. Between the speakers and while I was grading the speech, everyone had the opportunity to grade their assignment. We basically got all the speeches done, although in eighth hour we have two left. Please read for tomorrow's class. CODE: period.

26. Tuesday, September 28, 2021: We continued with our mantra speeches. It worked a lot better to have the camera in the back set up rather than using Google Meets to record. Google Meet worked in a pinch. I've been impressed with everyone's mantras and explanations. In between speeches, I distributed a worksheet on end punctuation. Please have that done for tomorrow as well as read for ten minutes. CODE: over used exclamation!

25. Monday, September 27, 2021: Today we started our mantra speeches. Whether you were in the third hour or eighth-hour class, you would have witnessed some wonderful first speeches. I marvel how some people are so calm when they're playing football or performing in the play, but giving a speech turns them into a puddle of nerves. After today, many of you can probably identify why speeches is the number one fear. Please read for ten minutes. CODE: notecard

24. Friday, September 24, 2021: I was gone today, but everyone should have had time to read for the traditional ten minutes. Then a capitalization assessment was scheduled. Everyone should have had time to draw for speech buddies. Whatever time was left should have been filled with reading or Reading Journal #5. For Monday, be sure to rehearse and prepare for your mantra speech. CODE: Capital letters

23. Thursday, September 23, 2021: Surprise! We read for ten minutes! Then we discussed the idea of an ethical and responsible speaker. An effective speaker is always aware that what they say should be true and honest, and if not, whether intentionally or not, the speaker has to face the consequences for that choice. Next I explained how drawing for speech buddies works. Everyone chooses one name from a pile. Be sure that you don't draw your own or a name more than once. You will then write those names on an index card and turn it in (black trays). This is the person you will evaluate for various qualities. It's important that you help your classmates be the best communicator they can be. Tomorrow you will take your capitalization assessment, and we will begin mantra speeches on Monday. CODE: ethics

22. Wednesday, September 22, 2021: After reading for ten minutes, we then completed the capitalization exercise called "What a Capital Idea!". This exercise reviews the directions rule, names of buildings rule, and also product rules. We then reviewed the qualification for the Mantra Speech. We will not be starting our speeches tomorrow because I wanted to give everyone time to work on making time, standing still, and eye contact. That means speeches will start on Friday, but I'm gone for that field trip, so I still need to decide what I want to do. For now, turn in your slides, and work on your content. CODE: Just Do It.

21. Tuesday, September 21, 2021: We studied for about 10 minutes the vocabulary words and then took our test. When the test was completed, everyone had about ten minutes to read. For tomorrow, have your mantra slides completed. We will be making our notecards and rehearsing tomorrow with speeches on Thursday. CODE: Are you quixotic or procrustean?

20. Monday, September 20, 2021: It may not be in this order, but both classes got this done: we read for ten minutes, we analyzed a motto speech (it is posted to the stream), reviewed any vocabulary words we didn't get to. Finally, we started reviewing for our vocabulary test tomorrow. There are flashcards posted to Google Classroom. Test tomorrow. CODE: building walls

19. Friday, September 17, 2021: Today was all about ethical and responsible speakers (SKOVLNG). We need to be sure that we are sincere, knowledgable, organized, aware, formal, and most importantly, focused. On Tuesday, we're going to have our first vocabulary test, so Monday we will be reviewing and studying our words. I then shared the requirements for the next speech - the Mantra Speech (90 seconds with one slide showing the mantra and the second slide explaining it.) CODE: mantra

18. Thursday, September 16, 2021: Lake Pahoja Field Trip CODE: canoes

17. Wednesday, September 15, 2021: After reading for ten minutes, we corrected our Business Letter for capitalization errors. We did some reviewing of the concepts we've studied so far - intrapersonal vs. interpersonal, why we speak, formal vs. informal language. During third hour we were able to finish our vocabulary presentations, but we still have a few speakers in eighth hour. In 3rd hour, we were able to review the concept of an effective speaker (SKOVNG). Tomorrow we head to Lake Pahoja, so bring the needed clothes and shoes. Our vocabulary test will be on Tuesday. CODE: formal

16. Tuesday, September 14, 2021: We read for our ten minutes. If you were gone, please send me page numbers for your reading grade. Then we practiced having conversations. I have a chat ring, so we discussed what we would do with a million dollars, a favorite board game, and scuba vs. sky diving. Then we tried to get several of the vocabulary presentations out of the way. We have two in third hour and four (maybe five) in eighth hour. We then corrected our capitalization assignment. For tomorrow, please edit the business letter (on the back side of page 5). CODE: slayer of windmills (quixotic)

15. Monday, September 13, 2021: We read for ten minutes, and then we shared a video on how collaboration and conversation can save lives (a fun Monday video). Then we discussed how our conversations went. There is a journal on Google Classroom to complete (8-10 minutes), and everyone was to turn in the signatures they got to document the conversation. We then reviewed three of the vocabulary words. We'll finish the rest up this week. CODE: quixotic - not seeing the world through "real" eyes!

14. Friday, September 10, 2021: We read for ten minutes. We then talked about meaningful conversations, and we watched Mr. Rogers and Jeff Erlinger. We learned very quickly the power of having a meaningful conversation - equal partners, back and forth, no judgment. I truly hope that this is an assignment that creates life-long memories. CODE: Mr. Rogers (Conversation with Mr. Rogers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=USWXF1XW2zo and Mr. Rogers' Acceptance Speech: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TcNxY4TudXo)

13. Thursday, September 9, 2021: We read for ten minutes, and then discussed the differences between formal and informal language. When using formal language, a speaker would use good grammar, respectful tone, and advanced vocabulary. Informal language would include contractions, street vocabulary, poor(er) grammar - conversation language. Then we reviewed the communication models, and then watched "Who's on First?," which demonstrates what happens when communication breaks down. I assigned a meaningful conversation assignment. You must talk to someone for 30 minutes, starting with a conversation on 9/11. The person you talk to must email me or sign a piece of paper telling me you had this conversation for 30 minutes. I don't care if you don't talk about 9/11 the entire time, but you must start your conversation about 9/11. There is a journal we will complete posted to Google Classroom. CODE: meaningful conversation.

12. Wednesday, September 8, 2021: After reading for ten minutes, we reviewed the information found on our Quizizz Art of Communication. I realize that some of you struggled with getting it to work, but it seemed to be just a few of you. We did four vocabulary presentations. For tomorrow, please complete the capitalization assignment (Let's Be Proper) - frontside. CODE: receiver

11. Tuesday, September 7, 2021: After reading for ten minutes, we then worked on the capitalization assignment that was posted to Google Classroom (which we all unsubmitted so we could fix our little errors). Then we took some notes on the Art of Communication. I sent via Remind the link to get into the Quizizz notes. Hopefully everyone can get in and finish those notes. We'll pick up with that tomorrow, and also do a few vocabulary presentations. CODE: transmittor.

10. Friday, September 3, 2021: After reading for ten minutes, we talked about pointers we'd give someone when presenting a power point. Things like don't stare at the screen - look at your audience or use large enough font. Don't cover up the words with a dark graphic. We tackled three vocabulary presentations, and then we pulled up our capitalization assignment posted to Google Classroom. We are going to redo this assignment. I want you to highlight where the error was and then fix it. We didn't get to the Art of Communication notes, but we'll start strong with that on Tuesday. CODE: three day weekend!

9. Thursday, September 2, 2021: After looking at the riddle and then reading for ten minutes, we discussed the ways you can communicate without saying a word. We watched the Pixar movie "The Birds". We discussed how the feedback that is given is a key component of communication. We then had three presentations. It's hard when you're first because then you're used as an example - make sure we can read your font, that the font is big enough, dark enough, to double-check those grammar and spelling errors. We then got started on the notes related to the Art of Communication. There isn't any homework for tomorrow, but you could get started on your reading journal #2. CODE: "We are "sinking".

8. Wednesday, September 1, 2021: After our 10 minutes of reading, we then finished watching our Travis Mills video (3rd hour). We discussed how effective he was along with Ashton Kutcher and Chris Pratt. Then we chose our words, and we reviewed the criteria for our power points presentation (due tomorrow). During eighth hour, we read for ten minutes, and then we took a few notes on the Art of Communication. I hope to get it loaded to Quizzizz, but right now, it wasn't working. Have your power point completed for tomorrow's class. (CODE: See no evil)

7. Tuesday, August 31, 2021: We started out reading, but during third hour, that class took their pictures. When they returned, we completed a capitalization exercise reviewing those rules. I then handed out our vocabulary and explained the process. You need to have a word chosen for tomorrow. Eighth hour we read for ten minutes, and then also completed the capitalization assignment. We will be editing various assignments to help us review these rules. Then I introduced the vocabulary procedure along with the template that is posted to Google Classroom. Everyone had an opportunity to choose their word. Since there are 24 people in the class, most words will be used twice. For Thursday, have your power point completed. CODE: siren (the stupid timer!)

6. Monday, August 30, 2021: We started out reading; it made me so happy as it seemed like we were getting into our normal rhythm. Then we reviewed capitalization rules (both sides for third period and one side for eighth period). Then we began watching our last speech on effective speaking - Sgt. Travis Mills. There is an evaluation posted to Google Classroom. Don't forget to complete your Reading Journals (due at 4:00 PM today). CODE: roadside bomb.

5. Friday, August 27, 2021: Third hour we discussed our reading journals and how to answer the questions best. Then we traveled down to the auditorium and finished our collage speeches. It was great that everyone made time! That was goal #1. My second objective was to build a connection between preparation and that success. Eighth hour, we read and discussed our journals. Since we had just a little time, we started reviewing the capitalization rules. Don't forget to get those journals done. CODE: earth vs. sun

4. Thursday, August 26, 2021: After having the power finally return, it took a while for the internet to reboot. In the meantime, we talked about books, chose a book for independent reading, and then filled out out contracts. Then we watched the Christ Pratt speech and applied the elements of an effective speaker to his address. We then uploaded our collages, but because of the power issue, we didn't get to our speeches. We will tomorrow. CODE: anxiety

(8th Hour) We filled out our contracts and also read for ten minutes. The quiet reading was a balm to my soul. Then we divided everyone up into four groups. We went to the auditorium and people presented to their group of five. Everyone made time, which was awesome! My goal is to make a connection to making time and being prepared. There is a direct link to preparation to success. If you understand that now, speech class will be much easier. CODE: timers

3. Wednesday, August 25, 2021: We completed the placemat activity (see Tuesday). We then watched Ashton Kutcher and applied the qualities that we identified. Remember everyone needs to have their capitalization assignment posted to Google Classroom.

(8th Hour) 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. I tried to give people time to look for an independent reading book. We watched a speech by Chris Pratt and compared it to Ashton Kutcher. Everyone is supposed to have their book along with the collage turned into Google Classroom. CODE: Cheerios

2. Tuesday, August 24, 2021: We're still trying to get everyone caught up after missing all of third hour on Monday. Third period reviewed the layout of the land, got their cards completed, and finished the little things that go with the start of the year. Everyone should be finishing the capitalization assignment that was posted to Google Classroom. Eighth hour managed to analyze Ashton Kutcher's speech, and we'll get to that tomorrow in third hour. I'll explain the collage assignment to third hour as it will be due on Thursday. CODE: Teen Choice.

1. Monday, August 23, 2021: Today was tough as third hour class never met due to the meeting in the auditorium. In fact, some of you never even stopped by. (probably not a good idea). Eighth hour, we did manage to get through a little more. We reviewed the expectations of class using Quizzez. We also did an activity called Placemat. We listed the characteristics of an effective communicator. We will use that for the rest of this week. We then discussed how grammar will work in class. I had hoped that we would get to a capitalization assignment, but we didn't quite get there. CODE: speeches