MONDAY-WEDNESDAY, November 23-25
Honors
-We will spend this week presenting our papers that we wrote on a song representative of American culture.
-On Wednesday I will give you a short reading assignment to complete for Tuesday.
CP
-We will spend this week watching "Raisin in the Sun."
-Due on Wednesday is the following: Pick two characters. For each character, write a one page character sketch/story that takes place 10 years from where and when the play ended.
-Over break, you absolutely must read The Road packet that I give you. You will have a quiz on Tuesday.
Monday, November 23, 2009
Friday, November 20, 2009
Honors
-Using a business letter format, write a personal letter of thanks to someone. Make sure you have the letter and the address with you on Monday. I will provide you with an envelope. We will take five minutes to address and stuff the envelopes. I will then mail the letters. I can't wait to hear your music presentations on Monday and read your critical papers. What a nerd I am!
CP
-We finished "A Raisin in the Sun." If you were absent, you will need to finish the play and write a summary of pages 125-150. We will watch the movie next week. Please feel free to bring snacks to class. It will be an enjoyable week.
-Using a business letter format, write a personal letter of thanks to someone. Make sure you have the letter and the address with you on Monday. I will provide you with an envelope. We will take five minutes to address and stuff the envelopes. I will then mail the letters. I can't wait to hear your music presentations on Monday and read your critical papers. What a nerd I am!
CP
-We finished "A Raisin in the Sun." If you were absent, you will need to finish the play and write a summary of pages 125-150. We will watch the movie next week. Please feel free to bring snacks to class. It will be an enjoyable week.
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Monday & Tuesday
Copy the critical paper assignment from a classmate. All honors students must complete the assignment. It is extra credit in CP.
Honors
-You will be busy at home working on your critical paper. In class you will choose three short stories from Great American Stories. Read the stories and write an evaluation on each. Our in class reading days will be Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday. The written evaluations are due on Friday. Your critical song analysis is due on Monday.
CP
-We are continuing with "A Raisin in the Sun." Roughly, we are on page 95.
-Choose two characters and write bio-poems about them. You can find the bio-poem format in the beginning of your classroom notebook
Copy the critical paper assignment from a classmate. All honors students must complete the assignment. It is extra credit in CP.
Honors
-You will be busy at home working on your critical paper. In class you will choose three short stories from Great American Stories. Read the stories and write an evaluation on each. Our in class reading days will be Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday. The written evaluations are due on Friday. Your critical song analysis is due on Monday.
CP
-We are continuing with "A Raisin in the Sun." Roughly, we are on page 95.
-Choose two characters and write bio-poems about them. You can find the bio-poem format in the beginning of your classroom notebook
Friday, November 13, 2009
Classroom Notebook-CP
1. How does Mama feel about Ruth considering an abortion? Find a line to support your answer.
2. Mama says, "It's dangerous when a man goes outside his home to look for peace." Describe the context in which this line took place. What does it mean?
Honors
-Find 5 quotes from the book you are going to review
-Begin survey of American Short Stories
CP
-Discussion of classroom notebook questions
-Read "Raisin..." 76-86
1. How does Mama feel about Ruth considering an abortion? Find a line to support your answer.
2. Mama says, "It's dangerous when a man goes outside his home to look for peace." Describe the context in which this line took place. What does it mean?
Honors
-Find 5 quotes from the book you are going to review
-Begin survey of American Short Stories
CP
-Discussion of classroom notebook questions
-Read "Raisin..." 76-86
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Monday, November 9, 2009
Classroom Notebook for Honors
Copy presentation reflection guidelines from a classmate
Short Story evaluation
1. Title, author
2. Main characters
3. Plot summary
4. How were the characters developed?
5. Conflict
6. Theme statement
7. Explain your thoughts on the story
CP Classroom Notebook
Utilizing direct quotes, describe at least two parts of the play where Walter attempts to use humor.
Honors
3rd period-Pick five Soto stories to read and analyze (Due Thursday)
4th period-Read The Giver
6th period-presentations
CP
-Read 32-53 in "A Raisin in the Sun"
-Write a short summary
Copy presentation reflection guidelines from a classmate
Short Story evaluation
1. Title, author
2. Main characters
3. Plot summary
4. How were the characters developed?
5. Conflict
6. Theme statement
7. Explain your thoughts on the story
CP Classroom Notebook
Utilizing direct quotes, describe at least two parts of the play where Walter attempts to use humor.
Honors
3rd period-Pick five Soto stories to read and analyze (Due Thursday)
4th period-Read The Giver
6th period-presentations
CP
-Read 32-53 in "A Raisin in the Sun"
-Write a short summary
Friday, November 6, 2009
Thursday, November 5, 2009
Question for honors classes
Reflecting on the presentations, what book are you interested in reading and why?
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
Classroom Notebook
(I gave a list of possible ways to earn bonus points. If you were absent, borrow a notebook to copy the list)
Honors
-Presentations
-Homework: Write a reflection about the presentations. Explore and restate what you have learned from these fantastic presentations. This reflection is due on Friday.
CP
-Read and discuss Franklin and his aphorisms on page 172
-Illustrate the aphorism you relate to most. Make sure you write a paragraph explaining why you choose the one you have illustrated.
-Type struggles essay
(I gave a list of possible ways to earn bonus points. If you were absent, borrow a notebook to copy the list)
Honors
-Presentations
-Homework: Write a reflection about the presentations. Explore and restate what you have learned from these fantastic presentations. This reflection is due on Friday.
CP
-Read and discuss Franklin and his aphorisms on page 172
-Illustrate the aphorism you relate to most. Make sure you write a paragraph explaining why you choose the one you have illustrated.
-Type struggles essay
Monday, November 2, 2009
What are your thoughts on the censorship of books?
We had a fantastic discussion the other day in 6th period. Please, 6th period students reiterate what you said in class so that other classes can hear your voices.
And other classes, share your opinion. Is there any value to the censoring of books? Do you think books such as The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, Slaughterhouse-five, and/or The Things They Carried should be banned? Explain your reasoning.
The first 15 students to leave insightful comments will receive bonus points.
We had a fantastic discussion the other day in 6th period. Please, 6th period students reiterate what you said in class so that other classes can hear your voices.
And other classes, share your opinion. Is there any value to the censoring of books? Do you think books such as The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, Slaughterhouse-five, and/or The Things They Carried should be banned? Explain your reasoning.
The first 15 students to leave insightful comments will receive bonus points.
Honors
-Presentations
-Homework for Wednesday: Read Ben Franklin's work, 166-172
-Select an aphorism from page 172 and illustrate it.
CP
-Discuss Puritan and Revolutionary time periods
-Read Franklin's list of virtues on page 169
-In your classroom notebook list one or two virtues that you think are the most important. Explain why. Also, list one or two virtues that you think are the least important. Explain why.
Homework: Write a non-fiction essay that details one struggle that has been an obstacle in your life. This essay must be a minimum of four paragraphs.
-Presentations
-Homework for Wednesday: Read Ben Franklin's work, 166-172
-Select an aphorism from page 172 and illustrate it.
CP
-Discuss Puritan and Revolutionary time periods
-Read Franklin's list of virtues on page 169
-In your classroom notebook list one or two virtues that you think are the most important. Explain why. Also, list one or two virtues that you think are the least important. Explain why.
Homework: Write a non-fiction essay that details one struggle that has been an obstacle in your life. This essay must be a minimum of four paragraphs.
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