Friday, March 13th:
Tuesday, 3/10-Thursday, 3/12:
HW: Non-Fiction meeting #1 Friday, 3/13: Bring book, come prepared to discuss and work on reporting form.
Monday, March 9th:
HW: Non-Fiction meeting #1 Friday, 3/13: Bring book, come prepared to discuss and work on reporting form.
Friday, March 6th:
HW: Huck Finn Synthesis essay will be Monday: You may use your book, as well as come prepared with one page of typed quotations from HF book/(Source A) Morrison source; Finish Synthesis Essay write-up by Monday, 3/9
Thursday, March 5th:
HW: Huck Finn Synthesis essay will be Monday: You may use your book, as well as come prepared with one page of typed quotations from HF book/(Source A) Morrison source
Wednesday, March 4th:
HW: Huck Finn Synthesis essay will be Monday. There is an extra credit opportunity available under the handouts section of my website (End the R-Word Campaign) if you are interested; the presentation is today at lunch.
Tuesday, March 3rd:
HW: Finish Text Connection for HW to turn in tomorrow, 3/4; Print (Source A) Toni Morrison’s “This Amazing, Troubling Book” from website handouts by tomorrow if you do not have a Norton HF book (pg. 385 in book); Bring NF books every day
Monday, March 2nd:
HW: Huck Finn Unit Test Tuesday, 3/3; Study, discussion questions due Tuesday, 3/3; Bring NF books every day
Friday, February 28th:
HW: Finish Huck Finn by Friday, 2/28, Unit Test Tuesday, 3/3; Study, discussion questions due Tuesday, 3/3; Bring NF books every day
Thursday, February 27th:
Group Prose Analysis Essay Review:
1.Discuss passage and review what could or should have been discussed in essay: 10 minutes
2.Read and discuss sample essay and take notes: 10 minutes
3. Read each other’s essays and take notes: 15-20 minutes
4. Discuss the merits of each, and choose the essay that you think answers the prompt the best. Provide it with an honest score out of 9.
5. Write a thoughtful justification for your choice on the sheet provided.
6. Place chosen essay on top of essays. Collect Analysis sheets separately
HW: Finish Huck Finn by Friday, 2/28, Unit Test Tuesday, 3/3; Bring NF books every day
Wednesday, February 26th:
Group Prose Analysis Essay Review:
1.Discuss passage and review what could or should have been discussed in essay: 10 minutes
2.Read and discuss sample essay and take notes: 10 minutes
3.Read each other’s essays and take notes: 20-30 minutes
4.Discuss the merits of each, and choose the essay that you think answers the prompt the best. Provide it with an honest score out of 9.
5.Write a thoughtful justification for your choice on the sheet provided.
6.Place chosen essay on top of essays. Collect Analysis sheets separately
HW: Finish Huck Finn by Friday, 2/28, Unit Test Tuesday, 3/3; Bring NF books every day
Tuesday, February 25th:
HW: Finish Huck Finn by Friday, 2/28, Unit Test Tuesday, 3/3; Bring NF books every day
Monday, February 24th:
HW: Read Chs. 30-33 by Tuesday, 2/25 (complete study questions, and be able to discuss the moral climax of the novel) Finish Huck Finn by Friday, 2/28 (Unit Test Tues. 3/3); Bring NF books every day
Friday, February 21st:
HW: Read Chs. 30-33 by Tuesday, 2/25 (complete study questions, and be able to discuss the moral climax of the novel), Finish reading Huck Finn by Friday, 2/28; Bring NF books every day
Thursday, February 20th:
HW: Read Chs. 30-33 by Monday, 2/24 (complete study questions, and be able to discuss the moral climax of the novel); Finish Satire packet by Friday, 2/21 (For Task #4, you ONLY need to write the precis); Bring NF books every day.
Wednesday, February 19th:
HW: Read Chs. 26-29 by Thursday, 2/20 (complete study questions); Finish Satire packet by Friday, 2/21 (For Task #4, you ONLY need to write the precis); Bring NF books every day
Tuesday, February 18th:
HW: Read Chs. 26-29 by Thursday, 2/20 (complete study questions); Have copy of NF book choice and parent signature on yellow sheet by Wed. 2/19 (meet in groups Wed. 2/19); Finish Satire packet by Thursday, 2/20.
Thursday, February 13th:
Review “Nature” Quiz with Voc. charts and Notes on Multiple Choice (purple packets). For every question incorrect, write down the type of question used and amount of text (close, medium, long). Review the justification of the correct choice within the answer packets distributed. Evaluate: Any patterns in types of questions missed? Add unknown words to Sem. 2 voc. chart and define.
HW: Read Chs.18-25 by Tuesday, 2/18 (complete study questions); Have copy of NF book choice and parent signature on yellow sheet by Wed. 2/19
Wednesday, February 12th:
Review “Nature” Quiz with Voc. charts and Notes on Multiple Choice (purple packets). For every question incorrect, write down the type of question used and amount of text (close, medium, long). Review the justification of the correct choice within the answer packets distributed. Evaluate: Any patterns in types of questions missed? Add unknown words to Sem. 2 voc. chart.
HW: AP Terms Quiz #1 Thursday, 2/13; Make Group Reading selections by Thursday, 2/13; Read Chs.18-25 by Tuesday, 2/18 (complete study questions)
Tuesday, February 11th:
HW: AP Terms Quiz #1 Thursday, 2/13; Make Group Reading selections by Thursday, 2/13; Read Chs.18-25 by Tuesday, 2/18 (complete study questions)
Monday, February 10th:
HW: AP Terms Quiz #1 Thursday, 2/13; Read Chs. 18-25 by Tuesday, 2/18 (complete study questions)
Friday, February 7th:
HW: Read Chs. 18-25 by (complete study questions)
Thursday, February 6th:
HW: Read Chs. 14-17 by Friday, 2/7 (complete study questions)
Wednesday, February 5th:
HW: Read Chs. 14-17 by Friday, 2/7 (complete study questions)
Tuesday, February 4th:
HW: Read Chs. 10-13 by Wednesday, 2/5 (complete study questions)
Monday, February 3rd:
HW: Read Chs. 10-13 by Wednesday, 2/5 (complete study questions); Super Bowl Ad Evaluation HW due Tuesday, 2/3.
Friday, January 31st:
HW: Read Chs. 7-9 by Monday, 2/3 (complete study questions); Super Bowl Ad Evaluation HW due Tuesday, 2/3.
Thursday, January 30th:
HW: Read Chs. 7-9 by Monday, 2/3 (complete study questions); Logical Fallacy Quiz Friday, 1/31
Wednesday, January 29th:
HW: Read Chs. 4-6 by Thursday, 1/30 (complete study questions); Logical Fallacy Quiz Friday, 1/31
Tuesday, January 28th:
HW: Read Chs. 4-6 by Thursday, 1/30 (Complete Study questions); Working with Logical Fallacies HW on website due tomorrow, 1/29; Logical Fallacy Quiz Friday, 1/31
Monday, January 27th:
HW: Bring Huck Finn books to class every day; Read Chs. 1-3 by Tuesday, 1/28; Logical Fallacy Quiz Friday, 1/31
Friday, January 24th:
HW: Bring Huck Finn books to class by Friday, 1/24; Print HF study guide by Monday, 1/27; Read Chs. 1-3 by Tuesday, 1/28
Thursday, January 23rd:
HW: Bring Huck Finn books to class by Friday, 1/24; Print HF study guide by Monday, 1/27; Read Chs. 1-3 by Tuesday, 1/28
Wednesday, January 22nd:
HW: Bring Huck Finn books to class by Friday, 1/24
Tuesday, January 21st:
1. Write down your thoughts/reflections on the 2 hour practice AP. What was difficult, what did you feel you were successful with? What did you use as your Argument essay evidence?
2. Underneath, write down every rhetorical/stylistic device you know, can identify and provide analysis for.
HW: Bring Huck Finn books to class by Friday, 1/24
Monday, January 13th:
HW: Final: 3 essay types, 2 hours Tuesday, 1/14: Bring paper, blue or black ink pen, and completed Text connection for The Road.
Friday, January 10th:
HW: The Road: Finish book by Monday, 1/13 (5 good discussion questions regarding reading with answers/pg. #s; Include at least 2 significant quotations w/ pg. #s and analysis/commentary: Submit to google classroom); The Road Unit Test Monday, 1/13; Final: 3 essay types, 2 hours Tuesday, 1/14
Thursday, January 9th:
HW: The Road: Finish book by Monday, 1/13 (5 good discussion questions regarding reading with answers/pg. #s; Include at least 2 significant quotations w/ pg. #s and analysis/commentary: Submit to google classroom); The Road Unit Test Monday, 1/13; Final: 3 essay types, 2 hours Tuesday, 1/14
Wednesday, January 8th:
HW: The Road: Read pgs. 205-250 by Thurs. 1/9 (5 good discussion questions regarding reading with answers/pg. #s; Include at least 2 significant quotations w/ pg. #s and analysis/commentary: Submit to google classroom); AP Tone Voc. cumulative test Thurs. 1/9
Tuesday, January 7th:
HW: The Road: Read pgs. 205-250 by Thurs. 1/9 (5 good discussion questions regarding reading with answers/pg. #s; Include at least 2 significant quotations w/ pg. #s and analysis/commentary: Submit to google classroom); AP Tone Voc. cumulative test Thurs. 1/9 (Format of test on website under 11AP handouts)
Monday, January 6th:
HW: The Road: Read pgs. 176-204 by Tues. 1/7 (5 good discussion questions regarding reading with answers/pg. #s; Include at least 2 significant quotations w/ pg. #s and analysis/commentary and Submit to google classroom); AP Tone Voc. cumulative test Thurs. 1/9
Thursday, 12/19 - Friday, 12/20
HW: Read pgs. 176-204 by Tues. 1/7; Discussion questions due to google classroom Tuesday, 1/7
Wednesday, December 18th:
HW: Typed; Final draft of Research paper with works cited page, rubric, and attached first draft w/ peer editing due Friday, 12/20. Submit to tii.com by Friday, 12/20; Read pgs. 176-204 by Tues. 1/7
Tuesday, December 17th:
HW: Synthesis Review HW due tom. 12/18; Read pgs. 102-175 of The Road by Wed. 12/18 (5 good discussion questions regarding reading with answers/pg. #s; Include at least 2 significant quotations w/ pg. #s and analysis/commentary: Submit to google classroom): Typed; Final draft of Research paper with works cited page, rubric, and attached first draft w/ peer editing due Friday, 12/20. Submit to tii.com by Friday, 12/20
Monday, December 16th:
HW: Read pgs. 102-175 of The Road by Wed. 12/18 (5 good discussion questions regarding reading with answers/pg. #s; Include at least 2 significant quotations w/ pg. #s and analysis/commentaryà Submit to google classroom): Typed; Final draft of Research paper with works cited page, rubric, and attached first draft w/ peer editing due Friday, 12/20. Submit to tii.com by Friday, 12/20
Friday, December 13th:
HW: Vocabulary Quiz #6 Monday, 12/16; Read pgs. 102-175 of The Road by Wed. 12/18 (5 good discussion questions regarding reading with answers/pg. #s; Include at least 2 significant quotations w/ pg. #s and analysis/commentary: Submit to google classroom): Typed; Final draft of Research paper with works cited pg, rubric, and attached first draft w/ peer editing due Friday, 12/20. Submit to tii.com by Friday, 12/20
Thursday, December 12th:
HW: Read pgs. 59-101 of The Road by Fri. 12/13(Bring 5 good discussion questions regarding reading with answers/pg. #s; Include at least 2 significant quotations w/ pg. #s and analysis/commentary: Submit to google classroom): Typed; Step 3 of Research paper: 1st draft with work cited page due Friday, 12/13 (Print First Draft checklist from website to bring to class Friday)
Wednesday, December 11th:
HW: Read pgs. 59-101 of The Road by Fri. 12/13(Bring 5 good discussion questions regarding reading with answers/pg. #s; Include at least 2 significant quotations w/ pg. #s and analysis/commentary: Submit to google classroom): Typed; Step 3 of Research paper: 1st draft with work cited page due Friday, 12/13 (Print First Draft checklist from website to bring to class Friday)
Tuesday, December 10th:
HW: Read pgs. 34-58 of The Road by Wed. 12/11 (Bring 5 good discussion questions regarding reading with answers/pg. #s; Include at least 2 significant quotations w/ pg. #s and analysis/commentaryà Submit to google classroom): Typed; Step 3 of Research paper: 1st draft with work cited page due Friday, 12/13
Monday, December 9th:
HW: Read pgs. 34-58 of The Road by Wed. 12/11 (Bring 5 good discussion questions regarding reading with answers/pg. #s; Include at least 2 significant quotations and analysis/commentary: Typed; Prose Essay Evaluation: Write your own comments directly on your essay with a different color pen. Create 3 Self observations regarding your writing on Observation Notes, and score your essay Due Tues. 12/10; Step 3 of Research paper: 1st draft with work cited page due Friday, 12/13
Friday, December 6th:
HW: Read pgs. 1-33 of The Road by Monday, 12/9 (Gather some stylistic elements on the back of your bookmark to discuss on Monday); Review the observation notes given to you, and then re-read your essay writing your own comments directly on your paper with a different color pen. Create 3 Self observations regarding your writing on Observation Notes, and score your essay: Due Tues. 12/10; Step 3 of Research paper: 1st draft with work cited page due Friday, 12/13
Thursday, December 5th:
HW: Vocabulary Quiz #5 Friday, 12/6; Bring The Road to class Fri. 12/6 (Read pgs. 1-33 by Monday, 12/9); Step 3 of Research paper: 1st draft with work cited page due Friday, 12/13
Wednesday, December 4th:
HW: Prose Analysis ICE Thursday, 12/5; Vocabulary Quiz #5 Friday, 12/6; Bring The Road to class Fri. 12/6; Step 3 of Research paper: 1st draft with work cited page due Friday, 12/13
Tuesday, December 3rd:
HW: Prose Analysis ICE Thursday, 12/5; Vocabulary Quiz #5 Friday, 12/6; Bring The Road to class Fri. 12/6; Step 3 of Research paper: 1st draft with work cited page due Friday, 12/13
Monday, December 2nd:
HW: Prose Analysis ICE Thursday, 12/5; Vocabulary Quiz #5 Friday, 12/6; Bring The Road to class Fri. 12/6; Step 3 of Research paper: 1st draft with work cited page due Friday, 12/13
Friday, November 22nd:
HW: Enjoy the break! First draft of research essay due 12/13
Thursday, November 21st:
HW: Vote for speeches on google forms doc. on website by Thursday, 11/21; Library day Friday, 11/22: Step 2 of Research paper due Friday, 11/22: Complete and printed Final outline with updated Works Cited page
Wednesday, November 20th:
HW: Vote for speeches on google forms doc. on website by Thursday, 11/21; Library day Friday, 11/22: Step 2 of Research paper due Friday, 11/22: Complete and printed Final outline with updated Works Cited page
Tuesday, November 19th:
Write down the speaker, and the topic as well as one prominent rhetorical device, and call to action for each speech delivered. You will be voting for: Best speech overall (written and delivered), Speech with the most creative topic, Speech with the most meaningful and compelling topic/call to action
HW: Library day Friday, 11/22: Step 2 of Research paper due Friday, 11/22: Complete and printed Final outline with updated Works Cited page
Monday, November 18th:
HW: Library day Friday, 11/22: Step 2 of Research paper due Friday, 11/22: Complete and printed Final outline with updated Works Cited page
Friday, November 15th:
HW: Final outline with updated works cited page due Friday, 11/22
Thursday, November 14th:
HW: Final outline with updated works cited page due Friday, 11/22
Wednesday, November 13th:
Write down the speaker, and the topic as well as one prominent rhetorical device, and call to action for each speech delivered. You will be voting for: Best speech overall (written and delivered), Speech with the most creative topic, Speech with the most meaningful and compelling topic/call to action
HW: Library day Thursday, 11/14: Step 1 of Research paper due Thursday, 11/14: 10 note cards (quotes from novel with brief analysis), 2 printed literary criticisms with annotations for quotes that might be used within paper, 1 real-world connection article with annotations that you could possibly use as an outside connection in Intro and/or Conclusion paragraphs, and a preliminary works cited page.
Tuesday, November 12th:
HW: Library day Tuesday, 11/12: Step 1 of Research paper due Thursday, 11/14: 10 note cards (quotes from novel with brief analysis), 2 printed literary criticisms with annotations for quotes that might be used within paper, 1 real-world connection article with annotations that you could possibly use as an outside connection in Intro and/or Conclusion paragraphs, and a preliminary works cited page.
Friday, November 8th:
HW: Library day Tuesday, 11/12: Step 1 of Research paper due Thursday, 11/14: 10 note cards (quotes from novel with brief analysis), 2 printed literary criticisms with annotations for quotes that might be used within paper, 1 real-world connection article with annotations that you could possibly use as an outside connection in Intro and/or Conclusion paragraphs, and a preliminary works cited page.
Thursday, November 7th:
Write down the speaker, and the topic as well as one prominent rhetorical device, and call to action for each speech delivered. You will be voting for: Best speech overall (written and delivered), Speech with the most creative topic, Speech with the most meaningful and compelling topic/call to action
HW: Annotate your Kelley essay, and come up with a self score, along with a thoughtful and specific justification of that score in complete sentences Due Friday, 11/8; Submit speech assignment to tii.com by Friday, 11/8; Bring Lit analysis book every day (Finish reading book by 11/12): annotate for stylistic elements that emerge and how they contribute to thematic purpose (begin notecards); Library day Friday, 11/8
Wednesday, November 6th:
Write down the speaker, and the topic as well as one prominent rhetorical device, and call to action for each speech delivered. You will be voting for: Best speech overall (written and delivered), Speech with the most creative topic, Speech with the most meaningful and compelling topic/call to action
HW: Annotate your essay, and come up with a self score, along with a thoughtful and specific justification of that score in complete sentences. Due Friday, 11/8; Submit speech assignment to tii.com by Friday, 11/8; Bring Lit analysis book every day (Finish reading book by 11/12): annotate for stylistic elements that emerge and how they contribute to thematic purpose (begin notecards); Library day Friday, 11/8
Tuesday, November 5th:
HW: Final draft of speech (Typed and in MLA format, ready to present, and submitted to turnitin.com) Wednesday, 11/6; Bring Lit analysis book every day (Finish reading book by 11/12): annotate for stylistic elements that emerge and how they contribute to thematic purpose
Monday, November 4th:
Q2 Prose Analysis ICE #1
HW: Final draft of speech (Typed and in MLA format, ready to present, and submitted to turnitin.com: Class ID and enrollment key under 11AP handouts) Wednesday, 11/6; Bring Lit analysis book every day (Finish reading book by 11/12): annotate for stylistic elements that emerge and how they contribute to thematic purpose
Turnitin.com information for enrolling in my class:
Period 2: Class ID: 22925473 Enrollment Key: period2
Period 7: Class ID: 22925507 Enrollment Key: period7
Tuesday, October 29th:
HW: Create an outline Kelley Prose Analysis writing prompt for tom. 10/30; Final draft of speech (Typed and in MLA format, ready to present) Tuesday, 11/5; Bring Lit analysis book every day (Finish reading book by 11/12): annotate for stylistic elements that emerge and how they contribute to thematic purpose
Monday, October 28th:
HW: Final draft of speech (Typed and in MLA format, ready to present) Tuesday, 11/5; Bring Lit analysis book every day (Finish reading book by 11/12): annotate for stylistic elements that emerge and how they contribute to thematic purpose
Friday, October 25th:
HW: Final draft of speech due 11/5 (typed, rhetorical devices highlighted and labeled, work cited page, submitted to tii.com) Be ready to present speech; Bring Lit analysis book every day (Finish reading book by 11/12): annotate for stylistic elements that emerge and how they contribute to thematic purpose
Thursday, October 24th:
HW: Complete a typed draft of speech by Fri. 10/25 for peer review/feedback; Bring Lit analysis book every day (Finish reading book by 11/12): annotate for stylistic elements that emerge and how they contribute to thematic purpose
Wednesday, October 23rd:
HW: AP Tone Voc. Quiz #4 Thursday, 10/24; Complete a typed draft of speech by Fri. 10/25 for peer review/feedback; Bring Lit analysis book every day (Finish reading book by 11/12): annotate for stylistic elements that emerge and how they contribute to thematic purpose
Tuesday, October 22nd:
HW: AP Tone Voc. Quiz #4 Thursday, 10/24; Complete a typed draft of speech by Fri. 10/25 for peer review/feedback; Bring Lit analysis book every day (Finish reading book by 11/12): annotate for stylistic elements that emerge and how they contribute to thematic purpose
Monday, October 21st:
HW: AP Tone Voc. Quiz #4 Thursday, 10/24; Complete a typed draft of speech by Fri. 10/25 for peer review/feedback; Bring Lit analysis book every day (Finish reading book by 11/12): annotate for stylistic elements that emerge and how they contribute to thematic purpose
Friday, October 18th:
HW: GOW presentation due 10/21: presentations begin; Complete a draft of speech by 10/25 for peer review/feedback; Bring Lit analysis book every day (Finish reading book by 11/12)
Thursday, October 17th:
HW: DOS Sentence style and re-write assignment due 10/18 (moved back one day); GOW presentation due 10/21: presentations begin; Complete a draft of speech by 10/24 for peer review; Bring Lit analysis book every day (Finish reading book by 11/12)
Wednesday, October 16th:
HW: DOS Sentence style and re-write assignment due 10/18 (moved back one day); GOW presentation due 10/21: presentations begin; Complete a draft of speech by 10/24 for peer review; Bring Lit analysis book every day (Finish reading book by 11/12)
Tuesday, October 15th:
HW: DOS Sentence style and re-write assignment due 10/18 (moved back one day); GOW presentation due 10/21: presentations begin; Complete a draft of speech by 10/24 for peer review; Bring Lit analysis book every day (Finish reading book by 11/12)
Monday, October 14th:
HW: Bring Lit analysis book every day (Finish reading book by 11/12); Finish text connection for GOW by tomorrow, 10/15; DOS Sentence style and re-write assignment due Friday, 10/18 (moved back one day); Complete a draft of Speech by 10/24 for peer review/editing purposes
Friday, October 11th:
Re-read the last two pages of Ch. 30 (454-455) Why do you think Steinbeck chooses to end his novel with this particular final image? What is Steinbeck trying to convey with the way he ends the novel? Review Steinbeck’s diction as well as the imagery to prepare your response.
HW: GOW Unit test Monday, 10/14 (multiple choice, character matching, quote matching, true/false); Bring Lit analysis book every day; Choose speech topic by Monday, 10/14; DOS Sentence style and re-write assignment due 10/17.
Thursday, October 10th:
Analyze the following speeches for classical appeals and rhetorical devices used. Think about the audience and how that may affect the content of each speech.
HW: Finish reading GOW (Chs. 26-30) by Fri. 10/11 (Annotate for style/rhetorical devices); Voc. Quiz #3 Fri. 10/11; GOW Unit test Monday, 10/14; Have copy of Lit analysis book by 10/11; Choose speech topic by Monday, 10/14; DOS Sentence style and re-write assignment due 10/17.
Tuesday, October 8th:
HW: Finish reading GOW (Chs. 26-30) by Fri. 10/11 (Annotate for style/rhetorical devices); Voc. Quiz #3 Fri. 10/11; GOW Unit test Monday, 10/14; Have copy of Lit analysis book by 10/11; Choose speech topic by Monday, 10/14; DOS Sentence style and re-write assignment due 10/17.
Monday, October 7th:
HW: Finish reading GOW (Chs. 26-30) by Fri. 10/11 (Annotate for style/rhetorical devices); Voc. Quiz #3 Fri. 10/11; GOW Unit test Monday, 10/14; Have copy of Lit analysis book by 10/11; DOS Sentence style and re-write assignment due 10/17.
Friday, October 4th:
HW: Finish reading GOW (Chs. 26-30) by Fri. 10/11 (Annotate for style/rhetorical devices); Have copy of Lit analysis book by 10/11; DOS Sentence style and re-write assignment due 10/16
Thursday, October 3rd:
HW: Read GOW Ch. 26 for Friday, 10/4 (Annotate for style/rhetorical devices); Have copy of Lit analysis book by 10/11; DOS Sentence style and re-write assignment due 10/16
Wednesday, October 2nd:
HW: Read GOW Ch. 26 for Friday, 10/4 (Annotate for style/rhetorical devices); Have copy of Lit analysis book by 10/11
Tuesday, October 1st:
HW: Read GOW Ch. 24-25 for Wednesday, 10/2 (Annotate for style/rhetorical devices); Lit. Analysis Rubric signature by Wed. 10/2: Have copy of book by 10/11
Friday, September 27th:
HW: Read GOW Ch. 24-25 for Wednesday, 10/2 (Annotate for style/rhetorical devices); Lit. Analysis Rubric signature by Wed. 10/2: Have copy of book by 10/11
Thursday, September 26th:
HW: Read GOW Ch. 21-23 for Friday, 9/27 (Annotate for style/rhetorical devices)
Wednesday, September 25th:
HW: Read GOW Ch. 21-23 for Friday, 9/27 (Annotate for style/rhetorical devices)
Tuesday, September 24th:
In your groups, choose an important quote from either chapter 18 or 19 that you can connect to a broader theme or style element. Be ready to share your quote w/ pg. #, and discuss the context and importance surrounding it.
HW: Read GOW Ch. 20 for Wednesday, 9/25 (Annotate for style/rhetorical devices)
Monday, September 23rd:
HW: Read GOW Ch. 20 for Wednesday, 9/25 (Annotate for style/rhetorical devices).
Friday, September 20th:
HW: Read GOW Chs. 18-19 for Monday, 9/23 (Annotate for style/rhetorical devices); Choose lit crit novel by Friday, 9/20
Thursday, September 19th:
HW: Read GOW Chs. 18-19 for Monday, 9/23 (Annotate for style/rhetorical devices); Choose lit crit novel by Friday, 9/20
Wednesday, September 18th:
HW: Read GOW Chs. 16-17 for Thursday, 9/19 (Annotate for style/rhetorical devices); Choose lit crit novel by Friday, 9/20
Tuesday, September 17th:
HW: Read GOW Chs. 16-17 for Thursday, 9/19 (Annotate for style/rhetorical devices); Choose lit crit novel by Friday, 9/20
Monday, September 16th:
HW: Read GOW Chs. 16-17 for Thursday, 9/19 (Annotate for style/rhetorical devices); Choose lit crit novel by Friday, 9/20
Friday, September 13th:
HW: Read GOW Chs. 13-15 for Monday, 9/16 (Annotate for style/rhetorical devices)
Thursday, September 12th:
HW: Read GOW Chs. 10-12 for Friday, 9/14 (Annotate for style/rhetorical devices); Syntax Quiz Friday, 9/14.
Wednesday, September 11th:
HW: Read GOW Chs. 10-12 for Friday, 9/14 (Annotate for style/rhetorical devices); Syntax Quiz Friday, 9/14.
Tuesday, September 10th:
HW: Finish syntax passage analysis handout by tom. 9/11; Read GOW Chs. 10-12 for Friday, 9/14 (Annotate for style/rhetorical devices); Syntax Quiz Friday, 9/14.
Monday, September 9th:
HW: Read GOW Chs. 7-9 by tom. 9/10; Chs.10-12 for Friday, 9/13 (Annotate for style/rhetorical devices); Syntax Quiz Friday, 9/14.
Friday, September 6th:
HW: Read GOW Chs. 7-9 for Tuesday, 9/10(Annotate for style, syntax, rhetorical devices); Be prepared for reading quizzes on any date that reading is due.
Thursday, September 5th:
HW: Read GOW Chs. 4-6 for Friday, 9/6 (Annotate for style, syntax, rhetorical devices); Be prepared for reading quizzes on reading due dates.
Wednesday, September 4th:
HW: Finish Simplicity article w/ annotations and answers on back page; AP Voc.#1 Quiz Thursday, 9/5: Spelling, Definitions, Sentence completion, writing in context; Read GOW Chs. 4-6 for Friday, 9/6 (Annotate for style, syntax, rhetorical devices).
Tuesday, September 3rd:
Review Ch. 1 of GOW, Listing instances of syntactical/stylistic/rhetorical/figurative language devices prevalent throughout. In what way is Steinbeck making use of such devices? What is the intended effect? Write them down with applicable commentary, pg. # and paragraph # references. Why begin the book like this?
HW: Print AP Annotation guide from website for tom. 9/4; AP Voc.#1 Quiz Thursday, 9/5: Spelling, Definitions, Sentence completion, writing in context; Read GOW Chs. 4-6 for Friday, 9/6 (Annotate for style, syntax, rhetorical devices)
Friday, August 30th:
HW: Read GOW Chs. 1-3 by Tuesday, 9/3 with stylistic annotations: Review GOW Historical Context on website for insight into novel time period and to help with annotations for Tuesday’s discussion
Thursday, August 29th:
HW: Read GOW Chs. 1-3 by Tuesday, 9/3 with stylistic annotations: Review GOW Historical Context on website for insight into novel time period and to help with annotations for Tuesday’s discussion; DOS ICE Friday, 8/30: You may have TC; one page of typed quotes.
Wednesday, August 28th:
HW: Print Notebook entry sheet from website for tom. 8/29 and Detractors from a Mature/Academic Voice; Bring Grapes of Wrath books to Class Thursday, 8/29; DOS ICE Friday, 8/30: You may have TC; one page of typed quotes.
Tuesday, August 27th:
HW: Bring Grapes of Wrath books to class Thursday, 8/29; DOS ICE Friday, 8/30: You may have TC; one page of typed quotes.
Monday, August 26th:
•If Time: Begin Circle of Cinco question review and application HW: Print DOS Circle of Cinco Discussion Qs by tom. 8/27: In Class Discussion on DOS Circle of Cinco tom. 8/27 (10-15pts); Bring Grapes of Wrath books to class Thursday, 8/29; DOS ICE Friday, 8/30: You may have TC; one page of typed quotes.
Friday, August 23rd
HW: Read, annotate, and respond to Tragedy and the Common Man by Arthur Miller à on my website by Mon. 8/26; Bring GOW to class starting on Thurs. 8/29; DOS ICE Fri. 8/30.
Thursday, August 22nd:
HW: Bring spiral notebook/journal as well as signed class syllabus (print from website) to be turned in Friday, 8/23; DOS Objective test Friday, 8/23; DOS ICE Friday, 8/30: Gather additional quotes (that could be integrated into essay, and attach thematic significance to each).
DOS Objective test components: Character matching, True/False, Multiple choice and Quote match-up
Wednesday, August 21st:
•If Time: Start Text Connections One Pager on DOS (this handout may be used for writing your essay)
HW: Bring Death of a Salesman tomorrow and GOW next week; Finish Text Connections by tom. 8/22; Bring spiral notebook as well as signed class syllabus (print from website) to be turned in Friday, 8/23; DOS Objective Test Friday, 8/23.
DOS Objective test components: Character matching, True/False, Multiple choice and Quote match-up