Comm 12
Diary...
1. Read p. 15-43.
2. Answer questions #9-17 (review Monday).
English 10
Media Literacy
1. Propaganda example presentations (finish Monday).
English 11
The Crucible
1. Review Act I questions (quiz Monday).
Thursday 30 March 2017
PARENTS: I WILL BE UNAVAILABLE TONIGHT FOR PARENT-TEACHER INTERVIEWS. I WILL BE AVAILABLE ON FRIDAY AFTERNOON (AFTER EARLY DISMISSAL) FOR INTERVIEWS. PLEASE EMAIL ME TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT FOR FRIDAY OR FOR AN UPDATE ON YOUR CHILD'S PROGRESS.
Comm 12
Diary...
1. Return OMAM novels.
1b. "Stereotypes" OC paragraphs due.
2. Sherman Alexie's The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian:
- books and assignment distributed
2b. Read Essential Questions and complete pre-reading tasks (page 2 of booklet).
3. Read p. 1 - 14
3b. Answer questions #1-8 (use complete sentences and specific details from the text).
English 10
Media Literacy
*Return Animal Farm novels.*
1. Jason Schabot presentation (library).
1b. EDIT: Propaganda presentations TOMORROW; discuss.
English 11
The Crucible
1. Return ASP novels.
2. Overture quiz.
3. Review Act I assigned questions (#1-7).
4. Continue reading Act I (p. 25-48); complete Act I questions.
Comm 12
Diary...
1. Return OMAM novels.
1b. "Stereotypes" OC paragraphs due.
2. Sherman Alexie's The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian:
- books and assignment distributed
2b. Read Essential Questions and complete pre-reading tasks (page 2 of booklet).
3. Read p. 1 - 14
3b. Answer questions #1-8 (use complete sentences and specific details from the text).
English 10
Media Literacy
*Return Animal Farm novels.*
1. Jason Schabot presentation (library).
1b. EDIT: Propaganda presentations TOMORROW; discuss.
English 11
The Crucible
1. Return ASP novels.
2. Overture quiz.
3. Review Act I assigned questions (#1-7).
4. Continue reading Act I (p. 25-48); complete Act I questions.
Wednesday 29 March 2017
PARENTS: I WILL BE UNAVAILABLE THIS THURSDAY NIGHT FOR PARENT-TEACHER INTERVIEWS. I WILL BE AVAILABLE ON FRIDAY AFTERNOON (AFTER EARLY DISMISSAL) FOR INTERVIEWS. PLEASE EMAIL ME TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT FOR FRIDAY OR FOR AN UPDATE ON YOUR CHILD'S PROGRESS.
Comm 12
Diary...
1. Complete "Stereotypes" original comp paragraph (8-12 full sentences); due tomorrow at the beginning of class:
- topic sentences (define or comment on stereotypes, bias, or prejudice; what kind of stereotypes exist? are they beneficial or harmful?)
- describe (specific details!) a time someone stereotyped you; describe how it made you feel, how you responded
- also, describe a time when you stereotyped someone or some group (using specific details); has your opinion changed? why or why not?
- conclusion sentence(s)
2. Next up: The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian (Sherman Alexie).
--FLEX--
English 10
Media Literacy
1. Return Animal Farm novels.
2. Kony 2012 paragraphs due at beginning of class.
2b. Propaganda techniques continued (7); discuss, provide examples.
3. Assigned: Find evidence of propaganda (techniques) in the following:
- advertising - entertainment - government/politics - journalism/PR - advocacy - education
*present tomorrow* (You should print out pictures from the internet, bring in magazine/newspaper clippings, song lyrics, URL addresses, or any other form of evidence that you find so that we can discuss them as a class).
*VISUAL EVIDENCE + ANALYSIS (technique(s) used? target audience? message?).* x 3
English 11
The Crucible
1. Return ASP novels.
1b. Homework check/discuss Overture questions.
2. Act I...
- Read p. 8-25
- Answer questions #1-7
*homework check tomorrow.*
2b. Overture quiz TOMORROW.
Comm 12
Diary...
1. Complete "Stereotypes" original comp paragraph (8-12 full sentences); due tomorrow at the beginning of class:
- topic sentences (define or comment on stereotypes, bias, or prejudice; what kind of stereotypes exist? are they beneficial or harmful?)
- describe (specific details!) a time someone stereotyped you; describe how it made you feel, how you responded
- also, describe a time when you stereotyped someone or some group (using specific details); has your opinion changed? why or why not?
- conclusion sentence(s)
2. Next up: The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian (Sherman Alexie).
--FLEX--
English 10
Media Literacy
1. Return Animal Farm novels.
2. Kony 2012 paragraphs due at beginning of class.
2b. Propaganda techniques continued (7); discuss, provide examples.
3. Assigned: Find evidence of propaganda (techniques) in the following:
- advertising - entertainment - government/politics - journalism/PR - advocacy - education
*present tomorrow* (You should print out pictures from the internet, bring in magazine/newspaper clippings, song lyrics, URL addresses, or any other form of evidence that you find so that we can discuss them as a class).
*VISUAL EVIDENCE + ANALYSIS (technique(s) used? target audience? message?).* x 3
English 11
The Crucible
1. Return ASP novels.
1b. Homework check/discuss Overture questions.
2. Act I...
- Read p. 8-25
- Answer questions #1-7
*homework check tomorrow.*
2b. Overture quiz TOMORROW.
Tuesday 28 March 2017
ALL CLASSES: YESTERDAY AT 3PM WAS THE LAST DAY TO HAND IN LATE TERM 1 WORK (ASSIGNED JANUARY 30TH-MARCH 10TH).
THERE ARE 13 CLASSES UNTIL THE END OF TERM 3 (MARCH 27TH-APRIL 13TH)
PARENTS: I WILL BE UNAVAILABLE THIS THURSDAY NIGHT FOR PARENT-TEACHER INTERVIEWS. I WILL BE AVAILABLE ON FRIDAY AFTERNOON (AFTER EARLY DISMISSAL) FOR INTERVIEWS. PLEASE EMAIL ME TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT FOR FRIDAY OR FOR AN UPDATE ON YOUR CHILD'S PROGRESS.
Comm 12
Of Mice and Men
1. Return novels.
2. Finish film adaptation.
3. Assigned: Original Composition paragraph (good draft due Thursday):
A. Define the words stereotype, bias, and prejudice.
B. Provide examples of stereotypes. How do they get created/continue to exist? Are stereotypes beneficial or harmful?
- Write a well-developed paragraph (8-12 complete sentences) responding to the following prompt:
*What are stereotypes? Are they beneficial or harmful? Describe a time that you were stereotyped - with specific detail - and how it made you feel. Furthermore, describe a time when you stereotyped someone or some group. Has your opinion changed? Why or why not?
English 10
Media Literacy
1. Return Animal Farm novels.
2. Discuss Kony 2012:
- worksheet answers
- rough draft paragraph
2b. Peer Edit: Edit a classmate's paragraph for the following:
- 7-10 complete sentences (no fragments, run-ons, or comma splices)
- proper punctuation, grammar, capitalization
- thoughtful, developed answers (can you decipher your classmate's opinions and feelings about the Kony 2012 ad campaign?)
*Good draft due at the beginning of tomorrow's class.*
English 11
The Crucible
1. McCarthyism.
2. Background to The Crucible (notes):
- themes, symbols, motifs
3. Read: The Overture (p. 2-8),
4. Answer Questions (distributed today). Discuss tomorrow.
THERE ARE 13 CLASSES UNTIL THE END OF TERM 3 (MARCH 27TH-APRIL 13TH)
PARENTS: I WILL BE UNAVAILABLE THIS THURSDAY NIGHT FOR PARENT-TEACHER INTERVIEWS. I WILL BE AVAILABLE ON FRIDAY AFTERNOON (AFTER EARLY DISMISSAL) FOR INTERVIEWS. PLEASE EMAIL ME TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT FOR FRIDAY OR FOR AN UPDATE ON YOUR CHILD'S PROGRESS.
Comm 12
Of Mice and Men
1. Return novels.
2. Finish film adaptation.
3. Assigned: Original Composition paragraph (good draft due Thursday):
A. Define the words stereotype, bias, and prejudice.
B. Provide examples of stereotypes. How do they get created/continue to exist? Are stereotypes beneficial or harmful?
- Write a well-developed paragraph (8-12 complete sentences) responding to the following prompt:
*What are stereotypes? Are they beneficial or harmful? Describe a time that you were stereotyped - with specific detail - and how it made you feel. Furthermore, describe a time when you stereotyped someone or some group. Has your opinion changed? Why or why not?
English 10
Media Literacy
1. Return Animal Farm novels.
2. Discuss Kony 2012:
- worksheet answers
- rough draft paragraph
2b. Peer Edit: Edit a classmate's paragraph for the following:
- 7-10 complete sentences (no fragments, run-ons, or comma splices)
- proper punctuation, grammar, capitalization
- thoughtful, developed answers (can you decipher your classmate's opinions and feelings about the Kony 2012 ad campaign?)
*Good draft due at the beginning of tomorrow's class.*
English 11
The Crucible
1. McCarthyism.
2. Background to The Crucible (notes):
- themes, symbols, motifs
3. Read: The Overture (p. 2-8),
4. Answer Questions (distributed today). Discuss tomorrow.
Monday 27 March 2017
ALL CLASSES: TODAY AT 3PM IS THE LAST DAY TO HAND IN LATE TERM 1 WORK (ASSIGNED JANUARY 30TH-MARCH 10TH).
THERE ARE 14 CLASSES UNTIL THE END OF TERM 3 (MARCH 27TH-APRIL 13TH)
Comm 12
Of Mice and Men
1. Film adaptation (finish tomorrow).
*Hand in novels.*
2. Next up: Bias and Prejudice (in media, in literature, in the real-world).
English 10
Media Literacy
1. Return Animal Farm novels.
2. Propaganda
- definitions & techniques
- Watch: Kony 2012 mini 'documentary'
2b. Identify and discuss examples from the documentary of the following techniques:
A. Activate strong emotions
B. Respond to audience needs and values
C. Simplify the information and Ideas
D. Attack opponents
2c. Free-write: Respond to the film. How did it make you feel? What propaganda techniques were employed? Why do you think the film was so successful? What questions did it leave you with?
3. Homework: Read Kony update (New York Times article).
English 11
The Crucible
1. Return A Separate Peace novels.
2. Background to The Crucible: watch Salem Witch Trials documentary.
3. Discuss McCarthyism.
THERE ARE 14 CLASSES UNTIL THE END OF TERM 3 (MARCH 27TH-APRIL 13TH)
Comm 12
Of Mice and Men
1. Film adaptation (finish tomorrow).
*Hand in novels.*
2. Next up: Bias and Prejudice (in media, in literature, in the real-world).
English 10
Media Literacy
1. Return Animal Farm novels.
2. Propaganda
- definitions & techniques
- Watch: Kony 2012 mini 'documentary'
2b. Identify and discuss examples from the documentary of the following techniques:
A. Activate strong emotions
B. Respond to audience needs and values
C. Simplify the information and Ideas
D. Attack opponents
2c. Free-write: Respond to the film. How did it make you feel? What propaganda techniques were employed? Why do you think the film was so successful? What questions did it leave you with?
3. Homework: Read Kony update (New York Times article).
English 11
The Crucible
1. Return A Separate Peace novels.
2. Background to The Crucible: watch Salem Witch Trials documentary.
3. Discuss McCarthyism.
Friday 10 March 2017
ALL CLASSES: LATE TERM 3 WORK WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED AFTER MONDAY, MARCH 27TH AT 3PM.
IF YOU MISS AN IN-CLASS ESSAY/WAQ: IF YOUR ABSENCE IS EXCUSED: YOU WILL NEED TO COMPLETE ON YOUR OWN TIME, UNDER MY SUPERVISION AFTER SCHOOL *BY APPOINTMENT* OR AT A SATURDAY SCHOOL. IF YOUR ABSENCE IS UNEXCUSED YOU DO NOT GET A CHANCE TO MAKE UP THE WORK.
Comm 12
Of Mice and Men
1. Questions OVERDUE.
2. Test OVERDUE.
3. Complete in-class essay; hand in.
4. Return novels.
English 10
Animal Farm
1. Complete in-class essay.
2. Return novels.
3. Questions OVERDUE.
English 11
A Separate Peace
1. Complete in-class essay.
2. Return novels.
3. Questions OVERDUE.
Have a great Spring Break!
IF YOU MISS AN IN-CLASS ESSAY/WAQ: IF YOUR ABSENCE IS EXCUSED: YOU WILL NEED TO COMPLETE ON YOUR OWN TIME, UNDER MY SUPERVISION AFTER SCHOOL *BY APPOINTMENT* OR AT A SATURDAY SCHOOL. IF YOUR ABSENCE IS UNEXCUSED YOU DO NOT GET A CHANCE TO MAKE UP THE WORK.
Comm 12
Of Mice and Men
1. Questions OVERDUE.
2. Test OVERDUE.
3. Complete in-class essay; hand in.
4. Return novels.
English 10
Animal Farm
1. Complete in-class essay.
2. Return novels.
3. Questions OVERDUE.
English 11
A Separate Peace
1. Complete in-class essay.
2. Return novels.
3. Questions OVERDUE.
Have a great Spring Break!
Thursday 9 March 2017
ALL CLASSES: LATE TERM 3 WORK WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED AFTER MONDAY, MARCH 27TH AT 3PM.
IF YOU MISS AN IN-CLASS ESSAY/WAQ: IF YOUR ABSENCE IS EXCUSED: YOU WILL NEED TO COMPLETE ON YOUR OWN TIME, UNDER MY SUPERVISION AFTER SCHOOL *BY APPOINTMENT* OR AT A SATURDAY SCHOOL. IF YOUR ABSENCE IS UNEXCUSED YOU DO NOT GET A CHANCE TO MAKE UP THE WORK.
Comm 12
Of Mice and Men
1. Chapter questions OVERDUE.
2. Multiple Choice test OVERDUE.
3. Continue in-class essay (due at the end of Friday's class).
*Return novels by Friday, after your complete your essay.*
English 10
Animal Farm
1. Chapter 6-10 questions OVERDUE.
2. Test (closed-book); multiple choice.
2b. Once your finish your test, you may take out your essay outline and novel and start your IN-CLASS essay (you may not take home; if you do not finish today you will leave it here and complete tomorrow IN CLASS).
*Return novels by Friday, after your complete your essay.*
English 11
A Separate Peace
1. Chapter 9-13 questions DUE.
2. Test (closed-book); multiple choice.
2b. Once your finish your test, you may take out your essay outline and novel and start your IN-CLASS essay (you may not take home; if you do not finish today you will leave it here and complete tomorrow IN CLASS).
*Return novels by Friday, after your complete your essay.*
IF YOU MISS AN IN-CLASS ESSAY/WAQ: IF YOUR ABSENCE IS EXCUSED: YOU WILL NEED TO COMPLETE ON YOUR OWN TIME, UNDER MY SUPERVISION AFTER SCHOOL *BY APPOINTMENT* OR AT A SATURDAY SCHOOL. IF YOUR ABSENCE IS UNEXCUSED YOU DO NOT GET A CHANCE TO MAKE UP THE WORK.
Comm 12
Of Mice and Men
1. Chapter questions OVERDUE.
2. Multiple Choice test OVERDUE.
3. Continue in-class essay (due at the end of Friday's class).
*Return novels by Friday, after your complete your essay.*
English 10
Animal Farm
1. Chapter 6-10 questions OVERDUE.
2. Test (closed-book); multiple choice.
2b. Once your finish your test, you may take out your essay outline and novel and start your IN-CLASS essay (you may not take home; if you do not finish today you will leave it here and complete tomorrow IN CLASS).
*Return novels by Friday, after your complete your essay.*
English 11
A Separate Peace
1. Chapter 9-13 questions DUE.
2. Test (closed-book); multiple choice.
2b. Once your finish your test, you may take out your essay outline and novel and start your IN-CLASS essay (you may not take home; if you do not finish today you will leave it here and complete tomorrow IN CLASS).
*Return novels by Friday, after your complete your essay.*
Wednesday 8 March 2017
ALL CLASSES: LATE TERM 3 WORK WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED AFTER MONDAY, MARCH 27TH AT 3PM.
IF YOU MISS AN IN-CLASS ESSAY/WAQ: IF YOUR ABSENCE IS EXCUSED: YOU WILL NEED TO COMPLETE ON YOUR OWN TIME, UNDER MY SUPERVISION AFTER SCHOOL *BY APPOINTMENT* OR AT A SATURDAY SCHOOL. IF YOUR ABSENCE IS UNEXCUSED YOU DO NOT GET A CHANCE TO MAKE UP THE WORK.
Comm 12
Of Mice and Men
1. Chapter 1-6 questions DUE.
2. Multiple Choice Test (closed book).
3. Begin in-class essay (novel and essay outline allowed).
- if you do not finish today, you will leave your essay here and continue tomorrow.
--FLEX--
English 10
Animal Farm
1. Finish film adaptation.
2. Complete essay outline (show me for feedback).
2b. Chapter 6-10 questions DUE.
3. Tomorrow: Test and In-Class essay (if you do not finish today, you will leave your essay here and continue tomorrow).
English 11
A Separate Peace
1. Complete essay outline (show me for feedback).
2. Tomorrow and Friday: Test and IN-CLASS ESSAY.
IF YOU MISS AN IN-CLASS ESSAY/WAQ: IF YOUR ABSENCE IS EXCUSED: YOU WILL NEED TO COMPLETE ON YOUR OWN TIME, UNDER MY SUPERVISION AFTER SCHOOL *BY APPOINTMENT* OR AT A SATURDAY SCHOOL. IF YOUR ABSENCE IS UNEXCUSED YOU DO NOT GET A CHANCE TO MAKE UP THE WORK.
Comm 12
Of Mice and Men
1. Chapter 1-6 questions DUE.
2. Multiple Choice Test (closed book).
3. Begin in-class essay (novel and essay outline allowed).
- if you do not finish today, you will leave your essay here and continue tomorrow.
--FLEX--
English 10
Animal Farm
1. Finish film adaptation.
2. Complete essay outline (show me for feedback).
2b. Chapter 6-10 questions DUE.
3. Tomorrow: Test and In-Class essay (if you do not finish today, you will leave your essay here and continue tomorrow).
English 11
A Separate Peace
1. Complete essay outline (show me for feedback).
2. Tomorrow and Friday: Test and IN-CLASS ESSAY.
Tuesday 7 March 2017
ALL CLASSES: LATE TERM 3 WORK WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED AFTER MONDAY, MARCH 27TH AT 3PM.
IF YOU MISS AN IN-CLASS ESSAY/WAQ: IF YOUR ABSENCE IS EXCUSED: YOU WILL NEED TO COMPLETE ON YOUR OWN TIME, UNDER MY SUPERVISION AFTER SCHOOL *BY APPOINTMENT* OR AT A SATURDAY SCHOOL. IF YOUR ABSENCE IS UNEXCUSED YOU DO NOT GET A CHANCE TO MAKE UP THE WORK.
Comm 12
Of Mice and Men
1. Study Guide questions due TOMORROW
1B. COMPLETE ESSAY OUTLINE.
2. TOMORROW: Test:
- Multiple Choice
- In-Class Essay (you may not take home; if you do not finish today, you will leave your essay with me and pick-up where you left off tomorrow. You also have FLEX tomorrow to work on it if you chose my session).
*Staple your outline to the back of your essay.*
English 10
Animal Farm
1. Discuss chapter 9 questions.
2. Chapter 10...
- read - analyze
*Chapter 6-10 questions due tomorrow.*
3. Complete essay outline (finish for homework).
4. Test & In-Class Essay: Wednesday-Thursday.
English 11
A Separate Peace
1. Chapter 13...
- read - analyze
*Chapter 9-13 questions due THURSDAY.
2. Complete essay outline.
3. Test/Essay: Thursday/Friday.
Comm 12
Of Mice and Men
1. Study Guide questions due TOMORROW
1B. COMPLETE ESSAY OUTLINE.
2. TOMORROW: Test:
- Multiple Choice
- In-Class Essay (you may not take home; if you do not finish today, you will leave your essay with me and pick-up where you left off tomorrow. You also have FLEX tomorrow to work on it if you chose my session).
*Staple your outline to the back of your essay.*
English 10
Animal Farm
1. Discuss chapter 9 questions.
2. Chapter 10...
- read - analyze
*Chapter 6-10 questions due tomorrow.*
3. Complete essay outline (finish for homework).
4. Test & In-Class Essay: Wednesday-Thursday.
English 11
A Separate Peace
1. Chapter 13...
- read - analyze
*Chapter 9-13 questions due THURSDAY.
2. Complete essay outline.
3. Test/Essay: Thursday/Friday.
Monday 6 March 2017
ALL CLASSES: LATE TERM 1 WORK WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED AFTER MONDAY, MARCH 27TH AT 3PM.
IF YOU MISS AN IN-CLASS ESSAY/WAQ: IF YOUR ABSENCE IS EXCUSED: YOU WILL NEED TO COMPLETE ON YOUR OWN TIME, UNDER MY SUPERVISION AFTER SCHOOL *BY APPOINTMENT* OR AT A SATURDAY SCHOOL. IF YOUR ABSENCE IS UNEXCUSED YOU DO NOT GET A CHANCE TO MAKE UP THE WORK.
Of Mice and Men
1. Read Chapter 6 (finish novel).
2. Complete questions - including page numbers, themes, motifs, and symbols.
*Questions due TOMORROW.*
3. Complete essay outline (finish for homework if you do not finish in class).
*OMAM test (multiple choice) tomorrow. OMAM essay: begin tomorrow (finish in-class on Wednesday). **Essay is written in-class; if you don't finish tomorrow, you will leave your essay here and pick up where you left off on Wednesday.**
English 10
Animal Farm
1. Review homework (Chapter 8)
1b. Read chapter 8 and analyze together (since nobody did their homework).
2. Read chapter 9; answer questions (finish answering for homework; include page numbers, themes, motifs).
3. Tomorrow: Read chapter 10, answer questions (Study Guide Questions Chapters 6-10 due Wednesday).
3b. Wednesday: Complete essay outline.
4. Thursday-Friday: Multiple Choice test and essay.
English 11
A Separate Peace
1. Finish chapter 11, read chapter 12...
- analyze; answer all questions, include page numbers and themes.
2. Tomorrow: Chapter 13 (finish novel).
2b. Wednesday: Complete essay outline; questions DUE.
2c. Thursday-Friday: Test and In-Class Essay.
Friday 3 March 2017
Comm 12
Of Mice and Men
1. Theme and thesis statements, begin/continue essay outline.
2. Chapter 5...
- read - analyze (answer questions, page numbers, themes)
3. Next week:
- Monday: Chapter 6; complete outline
- Tuesday: Questions due.
- Tuesday-Wednesday: Test & Essay
- Thursday-Friday: Film adaptation
English 10
Animal Farm
1. Review/discuss chapter 6 questions.
2. In-Class: Read chapter 7; answer questions (include page numbers and themes).
3. Homework: Read chapter 8 and answer questions (be prepared for a quiz on Monday!).
*Chapter 6-10 questions due: Tuesday*
*Animal Farm test and essay: Wednesday-Thursday*
English 11
A Separate Peace
1. Chapter 5-8 questions DUE.
2. Discuss chapter 10 questions/analyze.
3. Chapter 11...
- read (to p. 156) - analyze
4. Ensure you continue to add to your essay outline/planning (theme & thesis statements, quotations).
Have a great weekend!
Of Mice and Men
1. Theme and thesis statements, begin/continue essay outline.
2. Chapter 5...
- read - analyze (answer questions, page numbers, themes)
3. Next week:
- Monday: Chapter 6; complete outline
- Tuesday: Questions due.
- Tuesday-Wednesday: Test & Essay
- Thursday-Friday: Film adaptation
English 10
Animal Farm
1. Review/discuss chapter 6 questions.
2. In-Class: Read chapter 7; answer questions (include page numbers and themes).
3. Homework: Read chapter 8 and answer questions (be prepared for a quiz on Monday!).
*Chapter 6-10 questions due: Tuesday*
*Animal Farm test and essay: Wednesday-Thursday*
English 11
A Separate Peace
1. Chapter 5-8 questions DUE.
2. Discuss chapter 10 questions/analyze.
3. Chapter 11...
- read (to p. 156) - analyze
4. Ensure you continue to add to your essay outline/planning (theme & thesis statements, quotations).
Have a great weekend!
Thursday 2 March 2017
ALL CLASSES: MIDTERM MARK CUT-OFF IS TOMORROW.
Comm 12
Of Mice and Men
1. Chapter 4...
- read - analyze (page numbers, themes, motifs).
2. Continue Essay Outline Prep:
- theme statement - thesis statement - 6-8 quotations (that support your thesis).
3. Coming up (next week):
*Test & Essay: March 7th-8th*
*Questions due: March 7th*
*Film Adaptation: March 9th-10th*
English 10
Animal Farm
1. In-Class WAQ:
Citing textual evidence from the first five chapters of Animal Farm, describe one of Orwell's themes.
2. Also due: WAQ outline and Chapter 1-5 questions.
3. Homework: Read chapter 6 and complete questions (distributed today).
*Coming up (next week):
- Chapter 6-10 questions due Tuesday
- Animal Farm Test and in-class essay: Wednesday-Thursday
English 11 -- NEW SEATING PLAN
A Separate Peace
1. Discuss/review chapter 8 questions.
*Chapter 5-8 questions due tomorrow.*
2. Chapter 9...
- read, analyze
3. Homework: Chapter 10 (read, answer questions --> discuss TOMORROW); continue future essay prep.
*Coming up (next week):
- Chapter 9-13 questions due Wednesday
- Test & in-class essay Thursday-Friday
Comm 12
Of Mice and Men
1. Chapter 4...
- read - analyze (page numbers, themes, motifs).
2. Continue Essay Outline Prep:
- theme statement - thesis statement - 6-8 quotations (that support your thesis).
3. Coming up (next week):
*Test & Essay: March 7th-8th*
*Questions due: March 7th*
*Film Adaptation: March 9th-10th*
English 10
Animal Farm
1. In-Class WAQ:
Citing textual evidence from the first five chapters of Animal Farm, describe one of Orwell's themes.
2. Also due: WAQ outline and Chapter 1-5 questions.
3. Homework: Read chapter 6 and complete questions (distributed today).
*Coming up (next week):
- Chapter 6-10 questions due Tuesday
- Animal Farm Test and in-class essay: Wednesday-Thursday
English 11 -- NEW SEATING PLAN
A Separate Peace
1. Discuss/review chapter 8 questions.
*Chapter 5-8 questions due tomorrow.*
2. Chapter 9...
- read, analyze
3. Homework: Chapter 10 (read, answer questions --> discuss TOMORROW); continue future essay prep.
*Coming up (next week):
- Chapter 9-13 questions due Wednesday
- Test & in-class essay Thursday-Friday
Wednesday 1 March 2017
ALL CLASSES: MIDTERM CUT-OFF IS FRIDAY
Comm 12
Of Mice and Men
1. Chapter 3...
- read - answer questions (include page #s and themes)
*Continue planning your future WAQ/essay*
-FLEX-
English 10
Animal Farm
1. Create outline for tomorrow's in-class WAQ:
Citing textual evidence from the first five chapters of Animal Farm, describe one of Orwell's themes.
*Theme and thesis statements (full sentences, one each)
*4-5 quotations (that support thesis), page numbers (point-form)
*characters/who they signify
English 11
A Separate Peace
1. Chapter 5/6 Vocab/Symbolism quiz.
2. Chapter 8...
- read - analyze
Comm 12
Of Mice and Men
1. Chapter 3...
- read - answer questions (include page #s and themes)
*Continue planning your future WAQ/essay*
-FLEX-
English 10
Animal Farm
1. Create outline for tomorrow's in-class WAQ:
Citing textual evidence from the first five chapters of Animal Farm, describe one of Orwell's themes.
*Theme and thesis statements (full sentences, one each)
*4-5 quotations (that support thesis), page numbers (point-form)
*characters/who they signify
English 11
A Separate Peace
1. Chapter 5/6 Vocab/Symbolism quiz.
2. Chapter 8...
- read - analyze
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