English 10 Summer School at PSLA at Fowler High School

3-17-15:

1. Today in class, I showed you "Dead Words" and words to use instead. I've attached the list below.

2. I also gave you a literary anlaysis outline that several students have found useful. Please use this for your essay!

3. What follows is a link to transitional wprds and phrases: http://www.smart-words.org/linking-words/transition-words.html

Good luck!

3-13:

Your literary analysis essays are due next Friday, March 20th!!! They must be typed and double spaced. Your essay will also be four paragraphs. Good luck! You know my schedule. Please do not hesistate to ask for help!

3-11:

Please bring or have access to the textual evidence you will be using for your literary analysis essay. You will need two to three pieces for each piece that you write about. Remember, you must write about two pieces from Unit 3. Ask for help if you are unsure of this asssignment.

Have a nice night! :)

2-25:

****Period 2: 1. Read chapters 13 and 14 of A Long Way Gone. 2. Use your post it notes to keep track of important sections! We will discuss your reading tomorrow.

Link to summaries and analysis: http://www.cliffsnotes.com/literature/l/a-long-way-gone/book-summary

*****Period 9: Read chapter 15 AND finish your questions for chapters 13-15.

2-24-15:

Period 9:

1. Please read chapters 13 and 14 of A Long Way Gone and be prepared to discuss what you have read.

2. Work on the open book quiz questions that I gave you in class for chapters 9-12.

Period 2:

Unfortunately, I did not see you again today :( Please make sure that you are caught up on your reading. Read the posts below if you aren't sure what to do.

*********ATTENTION Periods 2 and 9: Please make sure that you are caught up on your work. Everything has been listed below since before break. Please see the post below for 2-13. Thank you!

2-13:

1. Please complete your open book quiz on chapters 1-8 of A Long Way Gone.

2. At this point in the unit, you should have read chapters 1-10. Over break, please read chapters 11 and 12. Remember to use your post-it notes to keep track of important sections that tie into our Big Ideas (identity, transformation, character development). Wishing you a fabulous break! :)

**** I've been placing your homework on Edmodo. However, a few students informed me that they would rather check their homework here. I'll start posting in this space again :)

1-16: Please finish your visual for "Eating Poetry" and any other work that needs to be completed. Have a wonderful three day weekend!

1-13-15 AND 1-14-15:

Today's Agenda in the Library:

A.

You will complete a KWL Chart based upon "Eating Poetry" and what you learn from

the link below. I've attached a KWL chart. I'll also give you a hard copy.

B.

Please explore the following site for your final column of your KWL Chart "What I've

Learned". You must fill this column with information for full credit. Thank you!

http://www.shmoop.com/eating-poetry/ (see the sidebar on the left to go beyond

the introduction).

C. **** The site is not blocked, you need to scroll down a bit to see the information.

D. Link to poem to refresh your memory: http://www.poetryfoundation.org/poem/237702

1-12:

Period 2:

1. Plan your visual for "Eating Poetry." If possible, please bring in materials that you would like to use. You will have time in class tomorrow to finish your visuals.

Period 9:

1. Read the online comments on the handout I gave you about "Eating Poetry." Please write what you think about these comments on the back of the sheet.

2. Look over Part II of the discussion questions. Plan your visual for "Eating Poetry." If possible, please bring in materials that you would like to use. You will have time in class tomorrow to finish your visuals.

Have a nice evening!

1-9:

We have had a productive week! Nice job! Thank you!

Most of you did your homework in class today, therefore, you do not have homework. Enjoy!

Please get caught up if you need to do so. If you haven't turned in your benchmarks, please do so. It's better to receive some points than to earn a zero.

1-6-15:

Annotate "Eating Poetry." Please use five codes and explain your codes in relation to the lines you've marked in the margins. Thank you! Have a nice night :)

1-5-15: Happy New Year!!!! Welcome Back :)

Links to online poetry sites that will be useful for your homework assigment:

http://www.poetryfoundation.org/

http://www.poetry.org/

HW Reminder: Please bring a published poem to class tomorrow (typed or hand written). If you bring a poem that you have written, you should also bring a poem that you did not write. Thanks!

12-9-14:

-Come to class with a working introduction of your argumentative essay tomorrow!

-The research sheet needs to be finished by the end of class tomorrow.

12-8-14:

"Three Ways to Persuade" article due Thursday! Read, annotate and answer the three questions.

Introductions to your argumentative essays are due Wednesday 12/10!

Research sheets are due at the end of class on Wednesday!

To get to the databases for SCSD, go to SCSD.us then click "library links." On the left side click "eResources." The next page lists many databases -- ABClio is a good one to use.

12-5-14:

2nd period: Today's behavior was unacceptable. Let's try to have a better Monday.

9th period: The "Three Ways to Persuade" article will be due Thursday! Annotate and answer the three questions.

Monday -- we are in the library!

12-4-14:

1. Finish the exit-slip if you haven't already. The assignment was: Think of a time in the future, when will you need rhetoric to convince someone?

2. Great job today!

12-3-14:

1. Again, NO HOMEWORK! (Can you believe it??)

2. Please come in prepared to start a new unit tomorrow!

12-2-14:

1. No homework today! Let's keep up the good work, and let's have an awesome debate in class tomorrow! Here's your chance to argue in class!!!

12-1-14:

1. No homework today! I think we did enough reading over the break. :D

2. Use this time to catch up on assignments.

11-25-14:

You are more than welcome to contact me at MrBurtonEnglish@gmail.com -- I will check this email from 6-7pm.

1. For Thanksgiving Break:

-> Read Chapters 20, 21, 22, 24, 25, 26, 28

*Suggestion: Split up your reading! Read 3 chapters tonight, 2 tomorrow, 2 Friday? 4 tonight and 3 tomorrow?

2. There will be a brief quiz following the break. Don't stress over this! If you've read, you will do well.

3. Happy Thanksgiving!!! Enjoy your vacation! :D

11-24-14:

1. Read Chapts. 11 and 12 in Henrietta Lacks. No questions! :)

2. Have a nice night. Let's have a good class tomorrow!

11-21-14:

1. Read 8-10

2. Have a nice weekend!

11-19-14:

Period 2:

1. Read Chapter 7

2. Get your student contracts and progress reports signed and handed in!

Period 9:

1. Read Chapter 8

2. Get your student contracts and progress reports signed and handed in!

11-18-14:

Period 2:

1. Read Chapter 6, you will have a quiz tomorrow!

2. Get your student contracts and progress reports signed!

3. Nice job today!

Period 9:

See yesterday

11-17-14:

Period 2:

1. Read Chapter 5

2. Expect a quiz on Chapts. 5 and 6 on Weds.!

3. Get your student contracts signed!

4. Enjoy your half-day tomorrow!

Period 9:

1. Read Chapter 7 and answer questions

2. Get student contract and progress report signed!

3. Enjoy your half-day tomorrow!

11-14-14:

Enjoy your weekend! Go sledding!!! Build a snowman and call it Mr. Burton. Take a selfie with it for brownie points!

Homework:

• Both Periods

1. Get your Student Contract signed and turn it in Monday for a 75%.

• Period 2:

1. Annotate the 4 Basic Principles of Medical Ethics. This was not going to be homework, but we talked too much today.

2. Read Chapter 4 and answer questions - I will collect this.

• Period 9:

1. Read Chapters 5 and 6.

2. No questions this weekend, but be prepared for a pop-quiz. ;)

11-13-14:

1. Read Chapter 4

2. Answer the questions for Chapter 4

3. Remember, you will have a weekly participation grade filed tomorrow! Be on your best behavior, and come ready to work.

11-12-14:

1. Catch up with reading (Prologue, Chapters 1,2, and now 3 for tomorrow), turn in Prologue sheet for a possible grade of 80% max.

2. Read Chapter 3, be ready for a discussion.

3. Answer questions for Chapter 3 on a separate sheet of paper. I will collect this.

4. 9th period: Although it's a half-day, let's come ready to work!

11-10-14:

1. Have your parent/guardian sign the student contract! (This is an easy 100 in the grade book).

2. Read the Prologue and Chapter 1

3. Complete the worksheet for the Prologue (6 questions).

4. Enjoy your Veterans' Day! Thank a soldier tomorrow.

11-7-14:

1. I hope that we learned something about each other today!

2. Please come in each day with our classroom rules and goals in mind.

3. Think of how you might handle a conversation with someone who has different opinions with you. Arguing is not an option.

4. TGIF!

5. Homework: Definitions for 5 BPs handout.

11-6-14:

1. Text Structure sheet and "The Day the Saucers Came" annotations will be extra credit

2. Come ready to finish the discussion on students' rights and "due process"

3. Come with a positive attitude!

4. Happy Thursday! :)

11-4-14:

1. Text Structure Sheet for Weds.

2. "The Day the Saucers Came" Annotations

3. Have a great day!

11-3-14:

1. Please turn in your Text Structure sheet by this Wednesday.

2. Continue studying!!!!

3. Have a nice evening!

4. Please remember to bring a pen for the test!!!!

10/31: Happy Halloween!!!! Our website is up and running at school again! Just be

sure to use Explorer and not Fire Fox!

Homework: Study for exam! Review your notes and the well developed paragraph outline.

10/22/14:

Please read "Night Women" in Krik? Krak! (pages 83-88) AND complete the Wonder Chart (two quotes and an explanation for each quote- anything overt two is extra credit!).

Have a nice night! Don't forget to READ!!!! :)

*10/16 to 10/21*

1. Please compete the open book quiz for stories two and three in Krik? Krak!

2. Read summary guide and analysis after you've read "A Wall of Fire Rising". Complete the questions as the end of your study guide.

3. Read stories four and five in Krik? Krak! and complete the Wonder Chart (four to five quotes and explanations).

Have a wonderful weekend! :)

10-14: Awesome job today in the computer lab! Thank you! :)

· Your homework was the character chart for “1937”. If that is not done, please complete before leaving school today. We will discuss and analyze “1937” on Thursday and you’ll have a take home quiz. Good luck on your PSAT! ***** P.S. Make sure that you've read "1937"- it starts on page 33 (second chapter of Krik? Krak!).

10/10:

1. Finish your character charts!

2. Please be prepared to discuss "1937" next Tuesday. Make sure that you read!!!!

3. Have a wonderful weekend!

10/9: Welcome!

Agenda:

1. Take out your homework. Please do the following in your writer's notebooks -> -> -> 1. Review the literary analysis and plot summary. 2. What did you learn from your study guide and our whole group discussion yesterday about "Children of The Sea" ? 3. Compare what you thought you knew with what you learned. Any "ah- ha" moments? Explain.

2. Turn and Talk with a partner about your findings. This will turn into a whole group discussion. What did you learn and/ or realize?

Please take notes on important and interesting facts as you watch the following clip:

Today's clip (second activity):

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YhMk6X3VBrE&list=PLsJUu2mDfJiOUarcRt5QAfcP9buH16UD7

****HW: Be prepared to discuss the first eight pages of "1937".

10/8: Welcome! *****HW: Read the summary and analysis that I gave to you in class for "Children of the Sea.

Agenda:

1. Review quiz grades...

2. HW Check! During this time do a Turn and Talk to share responses to your questions from last night.

3. Discuss questions for "Children of the Sea" as a whole group.

4. Review literary analysis. What did you learn? Compare what you thought you knew with what you learned. Any "ah- ha" moments? Explain.

5. Chart answers to your first set of questions on the large chart paper did not get to today).

6. Closing :)

10/7 Agenda and homework:

1. Study quietly for quiz on " Children of the Sea".

2. Edmodo/ Take quiz on Edmodo (maybe).

3. Literature Questions with a partner (in writer's notebooks).

4. Locate answers for your questions from yesterday's homework and activities. share your findings. (If there is time.)

5. ******HW: Read the first eight pages of "1937" in Krik? Krak!. Write down your questions and anything that you are wondering about the story and/or Haiti as you read.

10/6: 1. There is a quiz tomorrow on "Children of the Sea" from Krik? Krak!

2. Several students were not prepared for class. Why? You can do

better.

You need to catch up ASAP. See the homework post below. That

was the homework we discussed on Friday. Thank you to

everyone who was prepared for class today!!!

10/3:

1. Please read "Children of the Sea" in Krik? Krak! for Monday's class.

2. Take notes on everything and anything that you are thinking or wondering about as you read, whether it's the story, the characters, or Haiti. You may use index cards, post-its notes, lined paper, your notebooks, etcetera. Please do not do any research! I want your questions to be organic and original! I'm giving you time to do research in the library or on our computers. It depends on library availability.

9/29: Study!!!! The second part of your literary terms quiz is tomorrow. You will also take a quiz on "The 7 Habits Of A Good Reader" stations that you spent three to four days working on in class and for homework. EVERYTHING you need for this quiz is attached below!

9/26: Study and complete the "Do It Anyway" assignment. I have attached it for you below in the attachments section.

9/25:

1. Study for your quiz on Monday, September 29th (Seven Habits and Literary Terms).

2. Bring in something for our end of unit celebration! Our theme is "I am offering you this..." (you fill in the blank). There are 30 people in our class. Some people are singing, sharing a quote or a video clip that's appropriate for school, or bringing in a light snack. You decide!

9/23:

1. Finish EVERYTHING (all of the stations!) that you are cable of finishing at home from your "7 Habits of A Good Reader Stations" (see packet). The posters are the only items that you might not be able to finish from home. I'll give you a few minutes in class. Be prepared and ready to go!

2. In class, you were instructed to come up with a plan with your group members for homework. The plan was... who is going to do which tasks to complete the packet by tomorrow. This saves each of you time and you are functioning as a productive group!

3. Lastly, all of the packet information is attached below in the attachments section. You'll need to scroll down to the bottom of this page to see the attachments.

Good luck and e-mail me of you need help! jbenedetto@scsd.us

9/19: TGIF!

1. Study your literary term notes every night until the test.

2. Know your grading policy! Please become acquainted with our grading policy on the sidebar of this website.

3. Read something/ anything independently for 20 minutes!

Have a wonderful weekend!

9/16 and 9/17: Please bring in your favorite song lyrics or poem ASAP if you still need to do so!

9/15:

1. No homework tonight for everyone who is caught up! If you have missed assignments, please get caught up ASAP. If you are new to class, please see me during my planning period (7/8) or after school. Thank you!

2. By now, every student should have an independent reading book and an assignment that's due at the end of the marking period (you had two to choose from). This is ongoing homework and classwork.

9/12:

Finish your personal reading lists that you've been working on. You have the weekend to keep track of your reading too. See the homework from below if you need a reminder. Have a great weekend!!!

9/10 and 9/11:

Please do the following by Friday or Monday (depending on what our class periods decided as a group) :

1. Bring in your favorite poem or song lyrics.

2. If needed: Work on your poem (annotations), the questions pertaining to the poem, and the visual if you need to do so. You will have eight-ten minutes for your DIN to finish your work.

***I've attached the poem in attachments. It's called "I am Offering You This Poem"

The following is due on Monday:

3. Keep a reading log of EVERYTHING that you read all day both in and out of school.

Set up your work as follows:

9/10 (follow this pattern each day)

1. A poem

2. An article

3. Some texts

4. A recipe

5.

6.

8.

9.

10.

9/4:

1. Bring an independent reading book to class. Thank you!

9/3/14:

1. In addition to last night's homework, please work on your letters that you are writing to me (on lined paper or typed). You will have 8-10 minutes to add finishing touches to your letters tomorrow in class. You will not have time to write the entire letter.

2. Finish your ice-breaker if you need to.

Have a nice night!

9/2/14:

1. Please locate an independent reading book by Friday.

2. Please get a folder or a binder for this class by Friday.

3. Always have a blue or black ink pen or a pencil to write with.

4. Have a nice evening!

Last school year 2013-2014

6/7:

Please read chapters 6 and 7 by next Tuesday of Kite Runner. At this point, everyone should have read chapters 1-5.

Have a safe and enjoyable weekend :]

6/3:

Get caught up! Make sure that you've read your assigned chapters (see below) and have completed the questions on the log response sheet for chapters 2&3 and 4 on lined paper.

Period 2: You are reading chapter 3 tonight

Period 4/5: You are reading chapter 4 tonight

Period 10: You are reading 1-4 if you haven't done so

6/2: Read:

Period 2- read chapters 1& 2

Period 4/5: read chapter 4

Period 10: read chapters 1-4

5/30:

Anticipation guide and chapter summary (see agenda from the sub).

5-27: Please meet in the library tomorrow (on time) to take your last SRI. You will earn credit for completing this task. Thank you!

The School Week of 5-19:

You've made it! Presentations and self reflections will take place this entire week! Good luck!

Please see the 10 Advanced Homework Page for this unit. I've been listing updates and uploading documents in the attachments section.

4-28-14: Welcome Back!

DIN: Please take out your poem and share them in small groups.

Agenda:

1. Review research project and A) Create a folder on your desktop for visuals and B) Create a word document to keep track of and organize your sources

2. Work on research project from now until 5-16 (if needed).

Please bring a poem to class on 4-28. It's Poem in Your Pocket Day on 4-24! Let's celebrate!

4/17/14:

Today's Agenda:

1. Review topics for research projects (see handout and look through your research packet).

2. Select topics listing your first, second, and third choice on an index card. Please use the packet for a list of names for topics 2 and 3. Include names on your cards.

3. You will be assigned a topic before you leave class. If I do not receive an index card, I will select a topic for you.

*************Homework:

1. Your homework was collected today for Act III and IV of Julius Caesar. It's been a hectic week! Therefore, if you would like to get your work to me by the end of the day, that's fine. Thank you to my students who helped out today!

2. Please bring a poem to class on 4-28. It's Poem in Your Pocket Day on 4-24! Let's celebrate!

4-16: Introduction to our research project!

http://nottlms.blogspot.com/

Welcome To Our Unit 4 Research Project!!!

Research Topic Options:

(Click on the following link and go to page 21 to view topic selections and research project requirements)

http://www.syracusecityschools.com/tfiles/folder720/ELA-Grade10-Unit09-Julius%20Caesar%20Research.pdf

Databases for Research!

(The resources below match the topics. You may also use other resources.)

Option 1 Resources

· http://rome.mrdonn.org/achievements.html

· http://www.buzzle.com/articles/ancient-roman-achievements.html

· http://www.roman-empire.net/children/achieve.html

· History Reference Center (SCSD Library Database under Social Studies)http://www.syracusecityschools.com/librarylinks/home.html

· History.com

· SCSD Library Links Database http://www.syracusecityschools.com/librarylinks/home.html

Option 2 Resources

· Excerpts from John Wilkes Booth's diary, where the infamous assassin (and professional actor) paints himself as an American hero and compares himself to Brutus after shooting President Abraham Lincoln.http://law2.umkc.edu/faculty/projects/ftrials/lincolnconspiracy/boothdiary.html

· Assassinations and Attempts in the U.S. Since 1865 http://www.infoplease.com/ipa/A0194022.html

· Assassinations and Attempts http://www.u-s-history.com/pages/h3697.html

· Britannica Annals of American History SCSD Library Database under Social Studies)http://america.eb.com/

· ABC CLIO Database (SCSD Library Database under Social Studies)http://databases.abc-clio.com/Multi/?webSiteCode=SLN_DB&returnToPage=%2fMulti%2f&token=9D51E907852B71F58AE613C71AE507DD&casError=False

· History Reference Center (SCSD Library Database under Social Studies)http://web.ebscohost.com/ehost/search/basic?sid=508d77e1-204b-47ee-b391-5fd18b6b69c9%40sessionmgr110&vid=1&hid=125

· History.com

· SCSD Library Links Database http://www.syracusecityschools.com/librarylinks/home.html

Option 3 Resources

· ABC’s Twelve Worst Betrayers http://abcnews.go.com/International/story?id=79400&page=1&singlePage=true#.UWwM2dnXoa8

· Debate – Is Patriotism Justified http://www.debate.org/debates/Patriotism-is-Justifiable/1/

· American Brutus – The Lone Gunmanhttp://www.nytimes.com/2004/12/19/books/review/19WINIKL.html?_r=1&

· Book Discussion – C-SPAN – American Brutus http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/180092-1

· 10 Notable Traitors in History http://listverse.com/2012/06/19/10-notable-traitors-in-history/

· Is Our Patriotism Moral? http://opinionator.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/07/03/is-our-patriotism-moral/

· Britannica Annals of American History (SCSD Library Database under Social Studies)http://america.eb.com/

1. Learn more about parenthetical documentation and in text citations with Mrs. Page, our LMS2. Make a Works Cited page and add your first citation by using the Son of Citation Machine3. If you missed class during our last writing unit, the links you need to see and use are below

Son of Citation Machine:

http://citationmachine.net/index2.php?reqstyleid=1&reqsrcid=MLAWebDocument&srcCode=11&more=no&mode=form

MLA In Text Citation You Tube Clip:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IK2W7QZN7RQ

Purdue OWL: MLA Formatting and Style Guide:

http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/747/01/

***** The MLA resources from our last writing unit are still attached in the attachments section below. Students also have packets and information in their folders. MLA is MLA, whether you are using it for this assignment or another writing assignment that requires MLA style.

4-1:

Period 10 only: Finish open book quiz for Act II, Scenes 2, 3, and 4.

3-31:

A. Please get caught up on your reading if needed (see previous posts).

B. Brainstorm a possible theme or themes that you have seen in the play thus far. Be able to back up your example (s) with textual evidence.

C. Be prepared to discuss Act II, Scene 2 tomorrow. Lastly, all of you did a fabulous job acting out your parts today! Thank you.

3-27:

1. Fabulous job this week with Julius Caesar! Almost everyone has read, acted out, and viewed up to Act II (2), Scene 1! The only class that has homework this weekend is tenth period. Everyone else, ENJOY!

2. Homework for 10th period: Finish reading Act II (2), Scene 1 in your soft cover plays and be prepared to take a short quiz.

3. Have a wonderful weekend!

3-26:

Great job today! Get caught up on your work if you need to do so. We have read pages 5- 24 of your paperback play. The links to your resources are below.

3-25:

1. Read Act I, scene iii, pages 19- 24 of Julius Caesar. Get caught up on your reading if you need to do so!

2. Be prepared to discuss what you've read in class. It's okay to be wrong!

3. Be sure to use the resources I've provided you with for extra support. Here are the links again:

1. http://nfs.sparknotes.com/

2. http://www.sparknotes.com/shakespeare/juliuscaesar/summary.html

4. I've attached a character list.

3-24:

1. Read Act I, Scenes i and ii (pages 5 - 19).

2. Come to class with reactions, questions, and/or anything that you found noteworthy. This may be written down on an index card or a couple of post it notes. Please use both sides of the index card or the post it notes.

3. Finish annotating the double sided article from class. Several students finished this in class.

4.Please use the following as a resource as needed: http://nfs.sparknotes.com/juliuscaesar/

***** Remember, try reading on your own first, then use your resources. Good luck! We are off to a fabulous start!

3-20: 1. Please finish your anticipation guide reflection exercise.

2. Please read the article that I gave to you in class; be prepared to

discuss one point of interest.

3-17: I am grading your essays this entire week. Please be patient with the process. I'll log your grades ASAP! I love and appreciate your enthusiasm :]

3-12 and 3-13:

1. Please finish your essays and bring a typed, printed copy to class. If you need to print from class, that is fine. But your essay should be done.

2. You started writing your essays last Tuesday. If you did what we were doing in class, you would have had a paragraph each day, or at least started the paragraph each day and finished it at home. Several of you stayed after school for extra help and managed your time wisely in class. Nicely done!

3-11: We ARE meeting in the library on Wednesday!

1. You have been given one more day to finish your essays. Please see all of the requirements once more on previous homework listings (below) or on your hard copies. You also have several links, attachments, and Power Point Presentations available to you. Use them wisely.

2. If you have turned in your essays (typed and double spaced), please be prepared to read independently while I conference with students.

We ARE meeting in the library on Wednesday!

3-10:

Another busy writing day!

We are meeting in the library tomorrow

Please read all three listings for tonight's homework!

1. Continue editing and perfecting your literary analysis essays. Be sure to look at your essay in relation to your rubric AND the literary analysis checklist that I gave to you in class.

2. See the following attachment below (scroll all the way down to attachments) for citing your work properly: MLA PowerPoint Presentation AND the following link for citing poetry:

http://www.uta.edu/english/rosenberg/mla_poetry

**** If for some reason you can't locate a page for A Long Way Gone, simply go to Cliff's Notes and look through the chapter summaries. This will direct you to the correct chapters. Remember, chapters 12-16 are when Ishmael is a soldier; chapters 17 and 18 are when he is in a rehabilitation center.

3. Do not underestimate the power of the outline and the resources that I've supplied you with! I will grade your essays with three documents in front of me: 1) The outline 2) The rubric and 3) The literary analysis checklist.

4. Link to Son of Citation Machine: http://citationmachine.net/index2.php

3-7:

Finish your entire essay! You may write on your outline or on a lined piece of paper. You should be ready to type all four of your paragraphs on Monday and Tuesday. Thank you to everyone who had a writing conference with me this week and to everyone who stayed after school this week:]

Good luck!

3-6: Finish your second body paragraph and work on your conclusion. Here is the link for the "Dead Words" we discussed in class: http://www.syracusecityschools.com/tfiles/folder720/unit03-Deadwords.pdf

3-5: Please write your first body paragraph. Use your outline! I've uploaded the documents we've been using in class. See the attachments below. Scroll all the way down. Have a nice night! :]

3-3 and 3-4:

1. Please write a draft of your introduction for our literary analysis essay. You are only writing the introduction. This is a draft; it's meant to be revised. Still do your best. Then you will be able to see what you did well and what needs some polishing.

2. Be sure to include the titles and the authors of the two pieces you will be using in your essay (yes, you are allowed to change your mind afterwards). I offered to give you copies of the pieces from the exam on Friday. Only a few students wanted a copy. Therefore, that leaves the following selections:

Writing Prompt: Identity is part of everyone's journey. We must all decide who we are and who we want to become. Throughout our unit on identity, we have read several pieces that dealt with the concept of identity. Choose two pieces that you've read during our unit and discuss the person's or character's journey regarding identity. Was the journey difficult? What did she or he learn about themselves? How do you know? Create a thesis statement that advances the theme of identity. Develop a claim (s) about how a particular author (s) developed this theme throughout a specific text. Provide textual evidence from each text to support your claim (s).

2-28-14:

Please finish the "Miss Rosie" work that you started below on 2-27.

2-27:

Please complete BOTH sides of the "Miss Rosie" assignment that I handed out in class today. Our in class discussion today was insightful and productive! I'll also attach the assignment sheet below (scroll all the way down to attachments).

2-25: Please bring your "We Are Family" packet back to class tomorrow. It was your homework last night. Please finish your work if you have not done so yet. Thank you!

2-24-14:

Welcome back! :]

1. Read and annotate the article "We Are Family". 2. Answer questions 2, 4, 6, and 8. You may write on this packet and answer the questions on the back page.

2-12 and 2-13: TESTING. No homework (unless you need to get caught up!). Enjoy :]

2-11-14:

Study your literary terms and devices notes! The sheet is double sided. Good luck!

2-10-14: Get caught up please. You should be done with the questions for chapters 16 and 17 by tomorrow at the latest.

****Another Writing Contest!!! Young Authors Children's Book Contest***

Here is the link: http://www.writersresource.co/writers_resource_006.htm

Please see me if you are interested!

***********Sub plans for 2-6 and 2-7:

2-6-14:

1. Students will finish working on their A Long Way Gone Packets for chapters 13-15. They have the packets as we have been working on them in class and for homework. I will collect these when I return on Monday. However, if they feel they may lose them, you may place them in my mailbox. Thank you.

****If there is time, students may begin the following:

2. Please pass out the A Long Way Gone packets for chapters 16 and 17. They are on my desk and labeled as such. Here is the link for the study guides to compliment what students will be reading for the next two days:

http://www.cliffsnotes.com/literature/l/a-long-way-gone/book-summary

2-7-14:

Finish all of the above in class. Mrs. Fenessy, the drama teacher who teachers near the Band Room, has a copy of the movie Blood Diamond. If you complete all of your work, you may view the movie. Zhi (second period) may go get the movie from Mrs. Fennessy. All of my other classes may view the movie as well if they complete their work. I just need my sub to please place the movie in my mailbox at the end of the day. Thank you.

2-4-14:

1. Please read chapter 14 of A Long Way Gone.

2. Continue to study your vocabulary in the packet for chapters 13-15 (pages 18 and the top of 19).

3. Answer question # 2 in your packet.

2-3-14:

1. Study the new vocabulary for chapter 13- 15. See pages 18 and 19 of your packets.

2. Read chapter 13 and be prepared to discuss what you have read in class tomorrow. Remember to use the post it notes or the index cards that I pass out in class to take notes. As you know, this will help you read both actively and closely.

3. Here is the link to assist you with your reading if you need some extra support:

http://www.cliffsnotes.com/literature/l/a-long-way-gone/book-summary

*Have a nice evening*

1-31-14:

1. Read chapters 11 and 12 (some students have read chapter 11 already- nice job!) and finish your packets. There are five comprehension and analysis questions in your packets.

2. Be prepared to discuss what you have read in class on Monday. I handed out post it notes and/ or index cards in class for people to take notes if they would like to do so. Remember, your notes may be useful in the future.

1-30-14:

Periods 2 and 4/5: Read chapter 11 and use your post it notes to take notes on important parts or ask questions.

Period 10: Read chapter 10 and finish your packet. You started questions 1-3 in the packet. Now you need to finish the last three questions.

Have a nice evening :]

1-29-14:

1. Please finish reading chapters 9-10. We listened to chapter 9 and part of 10 in

class. You just need to finish reading chapter 10 at this point unless you have

been absent.

2. Answer the questions for chapters 9 and 10 in the packet. We will work on

chapters 11 and 12 tomorrow. Good luck an have a nice night!

1-27-14: The same as 1-24-14!

1-24-14:

1. Please get caught up on your reading (chapters 1-8)! If you have not taken the quiz yet, you need to study! Period 2 and period 4/5 took the quiz today. Period 10 will do so on Monday. Have a fabulous weekend!

2. Here is the link to assist you with your reading if you need some extra support:

http://www.cliffsnotes.com/literature/l/a-long-way-gone/book-summary

1-23-14:

Study for tomorrow’s quiz (chapters 1-8). The quiz will include vocabulary and short answer questions. Do not forget to keep your paperwork for every unit in your English folder. Thank you.

1-21-14:

1. Read chapters 6, 7, and 8 of A Long Way Gone. You've already read chapters 1-5.

2. Complete the questions that accompany the reading. I handed out the questions today in class; they are also attached below (scroll all the way down). Look for the attachment called ALWG, chapters 1-8. The questions will look familiar after you read chapters 6-8 ;)

3. Enjoy your day off and get caught up on your reading if you need to do so!

*****For students who have told me that they will not read or do not have time to read, at least read the summaries (please). I've been inviting everyone to read since September and I'm not giving up! I'm just wondering if the chapter summaries will be helpful. Here is the link: http://www.cliffsnotes.com/literature/l/a-long-way-gone/book-summary

1-17-14:

A special thank you for really pushing yourselves this week with the poetry analysis and the writing assignment!

1. Read chapters 1-5 (your reading ends on page 36) of A Long Way Gone and take notes on information that you believe it important. Your notes will also be used to generate part of our in class discussion (small group and whole group).

2. Have a safe and restful weekend!

12/13:

***Period 2 will finish reading Chapter 9; answer as many questions as you possibly can in your study guide for Chapters 8 &9.

***Periods 4/5 and 10 will finish Reading PART I of our book. Use your study guide and start the questions for the rest of the reading. By Monday, you should have completed nearly all of the questions for chapters 9-11. Any extra work that you complete will be extra credit.

12/11/13:

Period 2:

Read chapter 6 and be prepared to discuss what you have read.

Period 4/5 and 10:

Finish reading chapter 7. Be prepared to discuss what you've read and ask questions!

12/10: Read chapter 6 and be prepared to discuss what you have read.

12/9: Answer the discussion questions for chapter four, read chapter 5, and begin answering the questions for chapter 5. You will have a few minutes in class during our DIN time to finish up the questions. Please do not attempt to answer all of the questions during this time. Thank you.

12/6: Read chapter 4 by next Tuesday, December 10th. Have a fabulous weekend!

12/5:

Please complete the three critical analysis questions and the dialectical journal (quiz grade) for chapter 3. If you have questions about the dialectical journal, you need to ask before you leave the classroom or stay after school.

12/4/13: Read chapter 3 (seven pages). I collected the questions for chapter two in class today.

12/3/13: Finish reading and/ or listening to chapter 2 and answer the discussion questions that go with chapter 2 (I gave them to you in class).

*****For your listening and reading enjoyment****

The Audio Book for The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6bVdRtIFEEc

Time frames for Chapter 1: 23:25 to 34:19

Chapter 2: 34:19 to 56:22

12/2/13:

Answer seven of the nine questions for chapter 1 of The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks (pages 28- 17).

11/26/13

1. Read chapter 1 of The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks (pages 28- 83). Be prepared to discuss your reading. There may be a pop quiz ;)

2. Happy Holidays! Enjoy your break :]

11/22/13:

Read the Prologue of The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks (pages 1-7). Be prepared to discuss and locate information on Monday regarding what you've read.

11/21/13: Please read and annotate the interview with Rebecca Skloot for tomorrow's discussion. I gave you the interview in class.

11/15/13:

1. Write your literary analysis/ well-developed paragraph (we've condensed due to time). Remember, your thesis statement should revolve around the dynamic character or the static character you are writing about. Then, you will prove what you've stated with textual evidence that supports your claim.

2. Link to thesis statement review from class: http://www.certifiedchinesetranslation.com/writing/thesis.html

3. You have the well-developed paragraph outline and your class notes. Use your resources!

4. Have a fabulous weekend!

See revised date for homework below:

11/8:

Read “Between the Pool and the Gardenias” in Krik? Krak! (89- 100) by next Wednesday. Write down three "noticings" on an index card or post-it. I always have the materials. Just ask :]

**** "Noticings" are questions, comments, interesting passages or chunks of text. Basically, anything that you notice or wonder about what you are reading. For example, I was wondering why the character, Josephine, seemed frustrated with her mother in "1937". Is it because she can't help her? And why was she hugging the Madonna at the end of the story?

11/7:

1. Come to tomorrow's class prepared to write your literary analysis!

2. Read “Between the Pool and the Gardenias” by next Tuesday. Write down three "noticings" on an index card or post-it. I always have the materials. Just ask :]

* "Noticings" are questions, comments, interesting passages or chunks of text. Basically, anything that you notice or wonder about what you are reading.

11/5:

Everyone is doing independent reading tomorrow on the half day AND on Thursday. On both days, students will complete a writing response based upon what they have read. ***** Please bring your book if it is NOT in the bin on my desk. Thank you!

10/30- 11/4: Unit Exam. Good luck! Continue to study!

10/29:

1. Please review the following resource for in-text citations https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/section/2/. We are using MLA. I'll review this in class as well.

2. Please finish the work you started in class today. I gave you the following: A. Chart # 3 as review for the exam (provide three pieces of textual evidence with explanations)-AND- B. A worksheet on Mood and Tone (complete four questions).

3. Tomorrow is our last day of review for the unit exam! Please come with questions!

10/28:

1. Finish writing your well developed paragraph on your theme chart or your characterization chart. You choose. Some of you turned my notes into a well developed paragraph for extra credit last week. I need you to use YOUR notes from one of the charts to write a well developed paragraph.

2. Have a nice evening!

10/26: Study for the test! Finish your characterization chart.

It's titled "Character Influence".

10/24/13:

1. Read "Night Women" in Krik? Krak!, pages 81-89 and be prepared to discuss this reading in class tomorrow.

2. Write a well developed paragraph using my notes about theme. Use the template that I gave to you in class. You have two handouts to use.

3. Have a nice evening!

10:23: Finish reading "A Wall of Fire Rising". Be prepared to discuss what you have read (pages 70- 74).

10/22:

1. Finish theme chart.

2. Finish reading "A Wall of Fire Rising". Be prepared to discuss what you have read (pages 70- 74).

10/18:

1. Please read to page 70 of "A Wall of Fire Rising" and write down three noticings on the post it that I gave to you in class. There will be a reading check on Monday.

2. Remember to bring your Krik? Krak! books to class every day.

3. Have a wonderful weekend!

4. Check out the following contest: ****Art and Writing Contest! http://www.artandwriting.org/.

10/11: Please finish answering the questions that I gave to you in class. Question # 4 needs to be a paragraph using textual evidence from the short story 1937. The well developed paragraph outline will be helpful. You have until Thursday, October 16th at the latest to finish this assignment. Enjoy your day off!

Link for Friday's class: http://www.factmonster.com/ipka/A0107612.html

10/10: Finish reading Nineteen Thirty-Seven (pages 41-49). Be prepared to discuss the reading and ask questions. Extra Credit: Complete another double entry journal on the back of the double entry journal that was due today.

10/9:

1. Read from page 33 to the middle of page 41 (there is a symbol that shows where the section ends).

2. Complete a double entry journal on what you have read.

10/8:

1. Finish reading "Children of the Sea" (pages 14-29).

2. Complete the six questions that I gave to you in class.

3. I'm thrilled to hear that so many students love Krik? Krak! Have a nice evening!

10/7:

Read the first part of "Children of the Sea" and complete the double entry journal that I handed out in class. You need to read pages 3- the top of 14.

10/4/13:

1. Write a four to five paragraph essay based upon your favorite segment of timed writing that we did in class this week. You have at least two to choose from for this assignment.

2. Bring your copy of Krick Krack to class on Monday.

3. Have a safe and productive weekend!

9/27/13:

Have a nice weekend! Remember to study the 7 Habits Of A Good Reader AND your literary term notes. This is an ongoing homework assignment.

9/26/13: Please read the following article at the following link about Evelyn Tooley Hunt: http://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1873&dat=19800403&id=lFEfAAAAIBAJ&sjid=KdIEAAAAIBAJ&pg=4141,1266310

We will discuss your reaction to the article as our warm up tomorrow. *****There will be an extra credit opportunity! It will be worth your while to read this article. Remember, you may use our classroom computers after school. You may also use the computers in the library after school. Whether or not you complete this assignment all depends upon YOU.

9/25:

Read and Study the 7 Habits Of A Good Reader handout (it is double sided). We will use this for our discussion at the start of class tomorrow. Thank you! I hope to see you at Open house! Period ****Period 10 needs to finish annotating, analyzing, and discussing the poem "Taught Me Purple" since it did not get done in class today.

9/24/13:

All students in my tenth grade English classes will annotate the poem "I Am Offering This Poem" by Jimmy Santiago Baca. Periods 1 and 2 have already done so.

9/23:

1. Period 2 only (the copy machine is broken):

1. Annotate "I Am Offering This Poem" with the codes I gave to you in class. 2. Remember to write notes in the margins explaining why you marking a certain passage or line as you did.

3. The annotating codes are attached below with all of the attachments. You must scroll all the way down to see the attachments. Then, you will click on the arrow to open the document.

9/20- 9/23 : Study your literary term notes! Get caught up if you need to do so on other assignments.

9/19: Read and annotate 1.5 pages of the last section of "Two Kinds". Be prepared to discuss your work in class.

;9/16/13 and 9/17/13:

Read and annotate the short story "Two Kinds". Please use the codes and the highlighter that I gave to you in class. I've attached the annotating codes below. You must scroll down to the attachments and click on the attachment. Have a nice evening!

9/13/13:

1. Study your literary terms and literary techniques. I gave you a list of terms in class today. How will you study? What do highly effective readers and writers do when they study?

9/11/13:

No homework. Please get caught up if you are missing something.

9/10/13:

1. Tomorrow is the final day to present your personal boxes or bags! Please follow the directions on the sheet of paper that I gave to you in class. There are three steps.

2. Get an independent reading book ASAP! We will read this Thursday. Independent reading will take place on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

9/9/13:

1. Get your student contracts signed. Do not forget to sign it yourself as well. Thank you.

2. Bring in an independent reading book by tomorrow. If you borrow one of my books, it needs to be done today.

3. Get caught up on any assignments that you are missing ASAP.

4. Be prepared to present your personal boxes or containers! We ran out of time today for everyone to present.

5. ****Period 9****: Complete the reading and writing survey that I handed out in class.

9/6/13: (Scroll down to attachments for today's agenda and resources)

1. Get an independent reading book of your choice by next Tuesday

2. Supplies (As Soon As Possible!)

3. Personal Boxes: Due next Monday (9/9/13)

4. Writing: Write back to me (neatly) in letter format. Use the letter I wrote to you as your guide. I've asked you questions near the end of the letter. Please add additional information. You should try to write two to three complete paragraphs. *****You may also type your response for extra points.

9/5/13:

1. Get an independent reading book by next Tuesday

2. Supplies (As Soon As Possible!)

3. Personal Boxes: Due next Monday

5/23: 1. Please get caught up on any work that you may owe. 2. Read ! This could be your independent reading book, the newspaper, an article online, etc. Basically, JUST READ! Enjoy weekend :]

5/17/: 1. Please finish responding to your Essential Questions for homework. Period 9 has one more assignment: Finish annotating the article about acid attacks. Great job today! Thank you :]

****5/16: Nice work today! Period 9, Please complete the Essential Questions activity that I handed out in class. You need to choose two questions out of the four to respond to for class tomorrow. Have a nice evening!

****Presentations are tomorrow and Friday. Good luck!

5/4/ - 5/7:

Continue to work on projects. You are off to a great start. Please refer to your requirement sheet and the resources on this page as needed. Everything you need is listed below.

5/1/13:

Welcome to class!

We are working on your research projects today, tomorrow, and Friday. Please manage your time wisely. Thank you!

Ongoing Homework: Please continue working on your research projects until our Julius Caesar Unit comes to an end :]

***You could also read a book or magazine (anything that you like to read) of your choice independently and/ or complete some of the SAT activities on the SAT prep page on the sidebar of this website. Enjoy your weekend!

4/19:

Link to Thesis Statement Review (pages 5- 30): : http://www.slideshare.net/mr_rodriguez23/thesis-identifying-activity

Ongoing homework -> -> -> Continue researching and planning your research presentation

4/18:

1. Review what we've accomplished this week (resources are listed below)

2. Continue researching your selected topic

3. Ongoing homework -> -> -> Continue researching and planning your research presentation

4/17/13

Agenda and resources for today:

1. Learn more about parenthetical documentation and in text citations with Mrs. Page, our LMS

2. Make a Works Cited page and add your first citation by using the Son of Citation Machine

Son of Citation Machine:

http://citationmachine.net/index2.php?reqstyleid=1&reqsrcid=MLAWebDocument&srcCode=11&more=no&mode=form

MLA In Text Citation You Tube Clip:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IK2W7QZN7RQ

March 15th - 18th in the library:

Welcome To Our Unit 4 Research Project!!!

Databases for Research!

(The resources match the three topic choices.)

Option 1 Resources

 http://rome.mrdonn.org/achievements.html

 http://www.buzzle.com/articles/ancient-roman-achievements.html

 http://www.roman-empire.net/children/achieve.html

 History Reference Center (SCSD Library Database under Social Studies)http://www.syracusecityschools.com/librarylinks/home.html

 History.com

 SCSD Library Links Database http://www.syracusecityschools.com/librarylinks/home.html

Option 2 Resources

 Excerpts from John Wilkes Booth's diary, where the infamous assassin (and professional actor) paints himself as an American hero and compares himself to Brutus after shooting President Abraham Lincoln.http://law2.umkc.edu/faculty/projects/ftrials/lincolnconspiracy/boothdiary.html

 Assassinations and Attempts in the U.S. Since 1865 http://www.infoplease.com/ipa/A0194022.html

 Assassinations and Attempts http://www.u-s-history.com/pages/h3697.html

 Britannica Annals of American History SCSD Library Database under Social Studies)http://america.eb.com/

 ABC CLIO Database (SCSD Library Database under Social Studies)http://databases.abc-clio.com/Multi/?webSiteCode=SLN_DB&returnToPage=%2fMulti%2f&token=9D51E907852B71F58AE613C71AE507DD&casError=False

 History Reference Center (SCSD Library Database under Social Studies)http://web.ebscohost.com/ehost/search/basic?sid=508d77e1-204b-47ee-b391-5fd18b6b69c9%40sessionmgr110&vid=1&hid=125

 History.com

 SCSD Library Links Databasehttp://www.syracusecityschools.com/librarylinks/home.html

Option 3 Resources

 ABC’s Twelve Worst Betrayers http://abcnews.go.com/International/story?id=79400&page=1&singlePage=true#.UWwM2dnXoa8

 Debate – Is Patriotism Justified http://www.debate.org/debates/Patriotism-is-Justifiable/1/

 American Brutus – The Lone Gunmanhttp://www.nytimes.com/2004/12/19/books/review/19WINIKL.html?_r=1&

 Book Discussion – C-SPAN – American Brutus http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/180092-1

 10 Notable Traitors in History http://listverse.com/2012/06/19/10-notable-traitors-in-history/

 Is Our Patriotism Moral? http://opinionator.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/07/03/is-our-patriotism-moral/

 Britannica Annals of American History (SCSD Library Database under Social Studies) http://america.eb.com/

4-12: Please see the "Ongoing homework for March" post below. Also, be sure to get caught up and come after school for extra help as needed.

3-28: Please complete the activities in the Julius Caesar packet for Act I, scenes i and ii. You may stop when you get to the Act I, scene iii activities. If you'd like to get ahead, that's fine too. Just don't spoil it for anyone else! Have a wonderful break!

Ongoing homework for March:

1. Use the link below to translate each scene of the play.

2. Use the following link to Quizlet to study your vocabulary words for Julius Caesar http://quizlet.com/2042336/act-1-vocabulary-julius-caesar-flash-cards/.

Julius Caesar Translations!:

http://nfs.sparknotes.com/juliuscaesar/

1. Continue to read independently and to complete your weekly reading logs. Remember, for each reading log sheet, you will have read at least three times before turning in your work.

2. I've also uploaded today's agenda below. Please scroll down to the attachments and looks for "Agenda for 1/2/13".

12/21/12: Read independently over break and complete a reading log. I will collect the reading log after break (1/2/13).

12/12/12:

• Read your independent reading book three separate times (15-20 minutes minimum). Each time that you read, complete a reading log. After you've read three times and completed the reading logs, you should respond to the other questions on the back of the sheet.

• I will colect your reading logs every Monday and hand out a new sheet for the week.

12/5: Bring in an independent reading book by 12/12 (next Wednesday).

12/ 3: ****Extra credit for tomorrow: Bring in an advertisement, You Tube clip, article, or a piece of text that uses one or all of the appeals. Share this with the class and explain if it is effective or ineffective and which appeals are used (logos, ethos, pathos).

11/30: Study for your quiz on Monday! Look to your "cheat sheet". Good luck!

****Extra credit for next Tuesday: Bring in an advertisement, You Tube clip, article, or a piece text that uses one or all of the appeals. share this with the class and explain if it is effective or ineffective and which appeals are used (logos, ethos, pathos).

11/27/12

Study your notes on the rhetorical appeals.

11/19/12

Good Afternoon!

Today and tomorrow, you will be typing your Lord of the Flies essays. If you are not done, you will figure out a way to complete the assignment and turn it in by the end of class tomorrow.

Good luck!

11/7/12

1) Make sure to bring back the think-pair-share activities!

11/6/2012

1) Complete the character attribute diagram !

11/2/2012

1) [4/5] MUST Finish your Open-Book exams. If you do not have it on Monday it will be a ZERO, NO EXCUSES. (You had all of class to finish!)

10/31/2012

1) Finish the worksheets that were given in class

10/29/12

Continue to read, study, and get caught up!!!