Beginning Monday, August 24, daily objectives and assignments will be posted to this website. This page will serve several purposes. The first is so that all students who miss school will be able to determine what has been missed and determine a reasonable frame of time within the guidelines of CMS policy to complete make-up work and assessments. To some degree, I can imagine that posting objectives and assignments will serve as a safety net for some who do not have an opportunity to copy assignments into the agenda. Relying solely on the website to recover assignments is not advised. The primary source of objectives and assignments will be to continue to copy them into the agenda at the beginning of each class. The student is responsible for this classroom procedure and is 100% accountable for completing assignments on time. This means that a student who fails to copy homework in the beginning of class, whether or not he or she can retrieve the daily assignment from the website even when I do not or cannot post the assignment, and consequently fails to turn in an assignment by the due date, will receive a zero.
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Homework:
Click the button below to complete the short direct object exercises. I will check your responses. If you need assistance, check the link and/or video on the right!
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Complete LOTF 1-6 Test
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· 2. one underlined vocabulary per sentence · 3. typed is preferred Tuesday, September 22
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Sentence Specifications: 1. Prepositional phrase opener or interrupter. 2. 2 x each HTFS rule 3. one underlined vocabulary per sentence 4. typed is preferred Wednesday, September 16
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Tricky Situations
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Friday, September 4
Objectives: · Analyze how narrative structure creates effects such as mystery, tension, surprise. (RL5) · Initiate and participate in collaborative discussions. (SL1) Agenda: · Identify verb phrases. · Analyze the narrative structure of a short fiction. Homework: · Unit 1 1-10 quiz · Verb Box 9/9 The following is NOT to be completed for homework: Thurber's narrative techniques: 1. How does the author manipulate the sequence of the story? Why does he do this? 2. Flashes occur regularly. Do they occur for a purpose, or do they seem to occur randomly? When do the flashes occur? 3. Describe the flashes. What do they all have in common? What is the significance of the flashes and what do they suggest about Walter Mitty? 4. What is the significance of the final flash? Thursday, September 3
Objectives: · Analyze how narrative structure creates effects such as mystery, tension, surprise. (RL5) · Initiate and participate in collaborative discussions. (SL1) Agenda: · Identify verbs. · Check exercises. · Analyze the narrative structure of a short fiction. Homework: · CRO Week 1 · Unit 1 1-10 sentences · Unit 1 1-10 quiz 9/8
Vocabulary Sentence Compositions:
1. Sentences must have underlined term 2. Context reveals definition 3. Prepositional phrase opener or interrupter 4. Must have 7 action verbs and 3 linking Wednesday, September 2
Objectives: · Analyze how narrative structure creates effects such as mystery, tension, surprise. (RL5) · Initiate and participate in collaborative discussions. (SL1) Agenda: · Complete prepositions quiz. · Identify verbs. · Check vocabulary cards. · Unpack the genre fiction. · Analyze the narrative structure of a short fiction. Homework: · Unit 1 1-10 exercises o p. 17 #3, 8, 11, 13 o p. 18 #17, 18, 1, 2, 4, 6, 7, 8, 10 o p. 19 #3, 5, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10 o p. 20 # 11, 12, 17, 18, 19 · Read "The Secret Life of Walter Mitty." · Unit 1 1-10 sentences 9/4 · Unit 1 1-10 quiz 9/8 · CRO Week 1 9/4 Tuesday, September 1
Objectives: · Analyze how narrative structure creates effects such as mystery, tension, surprise. (RL5) · Initiate and participate in collaborative discussions. (SL1) Agenda: · Define and identify verbs. · Introduce vocabulary procedures. · Unpack the genre fiction. Homework:
Monday, August 31
Objectives: · Analyze the representation of a key scene in two different artistic mediums (CCSS RL7) · Read and annotate a text to determine an author's central idea and point of view (CCSS RL2, RL6). · Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text (RL4) Agenda: · Identify prepositions. Complete assessment. · Complete composition book set-up. · Introduce packet procedure. Homework: · Bring vocabulary book. · Summer Reading 9/1 · Prepositions List Quiz 9/2 Correction: You many NOT use your novels on the Summer Reading Test Friday, August 28
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Agenda: · Identify prepositions. Review for assessments. · Complete grammar diagnostic formal. · Set up composition book. Homework: · Short composition. · Bring vocabulary book. · Prepositions Assessment · Prepositions List Quiz 9/2 |
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NC FINAL REVIEWFolks, everything you need for your NC Final is attached or linked above and below. You are well-prepared, and you will do very well on your final. Remember that often students spend less time preparing for reading comprehension assessments and more time for assessments where facts, statistics, and "black and white" answer choices are anticipated. Be careful in making that decision. Please review all review materials before determining how much you should prepare.
NC FINAL INFORMATION: Common Core Objectives Tested on NC Finals: Nonfiction/Informational Texts
Additional Assignment:
Assessment will be considered "optional." It requires students to read three poems, respond to questions, and check the answers before submitting the responses to me on the day before your midterm. Students who wish to complete the assignment will receive 150 points while those who do not complete the assignment will not be given the additional points (not completing the assignments will not count against a student). Analyzing the passage data of all first-semester English students revealed that the largest potential for gain exists within Common Core Standards 2, 4, 5, and 6 in the category of literature. Each of the three passages assigned provide students with the opportunity to target those standards while reinforcing the others. Read and apply the “Reading Strategies by CCSS” document. Students who wish to earn the additional credit must read and analyze all three texts using the online textbook (log in information is listed above), must complete the questions for each text, and must use the answer documents to check and correct work after the the questions have been submitted for approval.
Close Reading Objectives: Annotating for Tone
FINAL REVIEWThe materials you need for your Final are attached or linked below. I find that often students spend less time preparing for reading comprehension assessments and more time for assessments where facts, statistics, and "black and white" answer choices are anticipated. Be careful in making that decision. Please review all review materials before determining how much you should prepare.
On this final, you can expect the following: Literacy
Reading Literature Literature (Short Fiction and Poetry):
The resources below are also helpful, but they are different in that they address slightly different standards. They certainly assess, and may help to reinforce, reading comprehension, especially if you were to print them out and ANNOTATE them.
The following link takes you to the "Literary Term" page, where you will find terms we've studied and also terms we will study in the near future. Additionally, so many of the foundations and strategies we've studied are posted to accompany the terms.
Because twenty-five of the over fifty questions on our final will be grammar-related, it would be beneficial for you to scroll down to the bottom of this page and revisit resources that you may need.
Grammar Content on the Final:
I don't endorse all of the explanations in this video, but I do believe that it can be helpful.
Tien, a student in my first period, offered this as her close reading assignment submission last week. Visually, this work characterizes her in two distinct ways: Tien is dedicated to her work, and Tien understands that a close relationship to the text yields the greatest results. Tien, thanks for being a model to all students.
"The Lottery"
1. What is the surprise ending? Does the surprise serve a thematic purpose or is merely to entertain? 2. What is the significance of the symbolism of the black box? 3. Is there a statement in the text that provides a possible explanation for holding the lottery? 4. What attitudes toward the stoning are represented by (a) Old Man Warner (b) Mr. and Mrs. Adams (c) Tessie Hutchinson (d) the villagers in general? 5. Find one example of each of the three types of irony: situational, verbal, and dramatic. You can find these definitions on the “Literary Terms” page of my weebly. 6. What is the central idea of the text?
Try this new one:
Password for PERIOD 1: a5yqt8
Password for PERIOD 2: 3wac486
The following interactive exercises can be of more benefit once we've reviewed all fourteen subject-verb agreement rules; however, explanations accompany both correct and incorrect responses, which is useful wherever we are in subject-verb agreement.
The following links are OPTIONAL!
Short Composition: Compose two paragraphs summarizing the events and your thoughts on the first week of school. You may chose to directly address with me comments or questions in your second paragraph, but that's your choice. Type-written is preferred.
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Thursday, August 27
Objectives: · Analyze the representation of a key scene in two different artistic mediums (CCSS RL7) · Read and annotate a text to determine an author's central idea and point of view (CCSS RL2, RL6). · Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text (RL4) Agenda: · Identify and employ prepositions. · Annotate a text for deeper understanding. · Compare two texts of different mediums. Homework: · Short composition. · Bring composition book · Grammar Diagnostic · Complete "Student Information Sheet." · Prepositions List Quiz 9/2 |
Short Composition Instructions
1. Read "Fish Cheeks." 2. Annotate"Fish Cheeks" and use the highlighting and annotating guide which can be found on the Close Reading page of this website to guide you. 3. Compose a paragraph which explains one similarity between "My Name" and "Fish Cheeks." 4. You may choose a similarity in plot, theme, or characters. Suggested outline:
I. Thesis: Compose a sentence which states the similarity between the two pieces. 2. Introduce the component in "My Name." 3. Introduce the component in "Fish Cheeks." 4. Explain how they are similar. 5. Explain how their similarity is significant. |
Wednesday, August 26
Objectives: · Read and annotate a text to determine an author's central idea and point of view (CCSS RL2, RL6). · Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text (RL4) · Compose written responses to demonstrate understanding/analysis (W4). Agenda: · Identify and employ prepositions. · Further annotate a text for deeper understanding. Homework: · Grammar Diagnostic 8/28 · Complete "Student Information Sheet." 8/28 · Prepositions List Quiz 9/2 |
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Monday, August 24
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o Define and identify prepositions.
o Copy prepositions list.
o Record annotation expectations.
o Read fiction text and respond to questions.
Homework:
1. What does Esperanza mean in English?
2. What is ironic about the speaker's description of her great-grandmother compare to her description of what happens to her grandmother? How does the speaker feel about her grandmother?
3. Tone is how the speaker feels about a subject. What words can be used to identify the tones of the speaker in this excerpt? Provide details to support your choices.
4. Why do you think Esperanza would rather be called Zeze the X? What characteristics would make a name like this appropriate? What does this name choice tell you about Esperanza?
5. Do you like this excerpt? Support your response with details.
Objectives:
- Read and annotate a text to determine an author's central idea and point of view (CCSS RL2, R4)
- Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text (RL4)
- Compose written responses to demonstrate understanding/analysis (W4).
o Define and identify prepositions.
o Copy prepositions list.
o Record annotation expectations.
o Read fiction text and respond to questions.
Homework:
- Read "My Name" and respond to wiki questions.
- Dissect paragraph two of "My Name" for its prepositional phrases.
- Read course syllabus.
- "My Name" quiz
- Complete "Student Information Sheet." 8/28
- Prepositions List Quiz 9/2
1. What does Esperanza mean in English?
2. What is ironic about the speaker's description of her great-grandmother compare to her description of what happens to her grandmother? How does the speaker feel about her grandmother?
3. Tone is how the speaker feels about a subject. What words can be used to identify the tones of the speaker in this excerpt? Provide details to support your choices.
4. Why do you think Esperanza would rather be called Zeze the X? What characteristics would make a name like this appropriate? What does this name choice tell you about Esperanza?
5. Do you like this excerpt? Support your response with details.
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