ORANGE DAY

CP ENGLISH
1 See Black Day plan!

HONORS ENGLISH
1. Ongoing Writing List for test next week.....

ENGLISH 12
1. OWL review....write all in sentences...your test will be on TUESDAY!!
2. Beowulf
-notes on epic hero conventions!
-we will finish these on Tuesday

BLACK DAY

SPEECH
1. Film: "Thank You For Smoking" watch after permission slips have been collected
2. take notes on film for a response you will write about signs of confidence
3. REMEMBER: Those of you NOT going to the play will meet in the library on Monday. BE GOOD

COLLEGE PREP
1. College Essay
-focus on voice
-read "colby newspaper" opinions and discuss voice
-"what annoys you" prompt and read anonymously....try to guess based on voice
-"which vegetable" prompt and try to guess what others wrote based on "voice" in their writing
2. VOCAB TEST MONDAY!!

BLACK DAY

SPEECH
1. WUSSA: Justin
2. Permission slips: Get them signed for "Thank You for Smoking"
3. Confidence
-finish last three "signs"
-list and discussion: which ones are difficult for you? Easy? etc

COLLEGE PREP
1. Test on OWLS
2. Vocabulary words for test on TUESDAY
3. College Essay
-Would You Rather?

ORANGE DAY

COLLEGE PREP
1. OWL test
2. Vocabulary words for test on FRIDAY
3. College Essay
-hand out papers with essay questions, descriptions, etc
-go over/introduce rubric for how the college essay is graded
-would you rather.....

HONORS ENGLISH
1. "Twilight"
-finish 2truthsand1lie
-discuss inferences made about the story
-"points to ponder"
2. "Araby"
-intro story
-read the rest for HW
-respond in note format: How do TONE and SYMBOLISM let the reader know that things will not work out well for the boy in the story?

ENGLISH 12
1. Mystery
2. Beowulf
-read and finish section 3
-discuss "genre" notes
-we took LOTS of notes today that will be used for an open note quiz on Wed.
3. OWL test will be FRIDAY!

BLACK DAY

SPEECH
1. Notes taken on the seven signs of confidence..we will finish on Tuesday.....I will be giving you permission slips for the film....Justin, you are up on Tuesday for your WUSSA

CP ENGLISH
1. OWL test is on TUESDAY
2. College Essay
-rubric given for essay
-discussion of voice
-Kite or Clothesline game

ORANGE DAY

CP ENGLISH
1.. See "Black Day" plan from yesterday. You folks did the same thing. HOWEVER, you have your OWL list test on Monday!!

HONORS ENGLISH
1. Test on Literary Devices
2. "In the Twilight"
-re-introduce inferences, etc
-play 2 truths and a lie as way to judge our inferences about each other
-we will continue this AND the story on Monday, since we ran out of time

ENGLISH 12
1. Writing prompt rubric given for participation writing assignments
2. Writing prompt: What quality would you want as a hero (pick from four examples)
3. Beowulf
-well.....we kind of ran out of time talking about word derivations....we will continue Monday
4. OWL test is on MONDAY!!

BLACK DAY

PUBLIC SPEAKING
1. Guest speaker: Josh Veilleux discussing confidence in speech as a police officer.

CP ENGLISH
1. OWLs list finished...test is next TUESDAY
2. College Essay
-share prompts
-description of unit; expectations, etc....all logistics covered
-we will begin "writing" on Friday....come ready to be creative!
-passed out sheet with suggested topics AND a little synopsis on what the college essay SHOULD be!

ORANGE DAY

COLLEGE PREP
1. Same plan as Black day....see their plan from yesterday

HONORS ENGLISH
1. "The Bet"
-participation writing: Describe how foils exist in "The Bet"
-hear inferential questions as way of discussion of stories
-notes on misanthrope, external vs internal conflict, other literary terms, etc
-quickly hear transcendent questions from class
2. Literary Terms
-practice sheet....test is on THURSDAY
3. "In the Twilight"
-begin discussing "inferences"
-puppet man
-read story and then JUDGE the characters....use quotes to make inferences about mom, dad. chet, bruce. Turn off the editors in your head.

ENGLISH 12
1. OWL list on board....test is next week....STUDY THESE
2. Beowulf
-research a superhero....based on their arch enemies, weapons, fatal flaw

BLACK DAY

PUBLIC SPEAKING
1. Signs of Confidence unit
-speech about your weaknesses in speech "I am a 'bad' speaker because..."
-view "Dwight's Speech" from THE OFFICE and observe good and bad signs of confidence within the episode

COLLEGE PREP
1. Beowulf
-final test
-PLEASE BRING BOOKS TO PASS IN ON WED.
2. Writing/OWLs
-pass back papers; discuss errors
-begin OWL list (the first half was just for your writing knowledge...the second half you will be tested on)
-we will continue the list on Wednesday

ORANGE DAY

COLLEGE PREP

1. Same as black day from yesterday....the "black day" class is now ahead of you! Read what they did....

HONORS ENGLISH
1. "Football Island" video
2. "The Bet"
-"2 corners" question activity regarding the 5 million dollar payout....
-brief discussion of "loneliness" and isolation as it relates to the story
3. No new assignment tonight....on Tuesday we will finish the story activities, notes, and literary terms review....your test on Lit Terms will be next THURSDAY

ENGLISH 12
1. "Football Island" viewing
2. Beowulf
-discussion of the end of the fight with Grendel....take notes
-read aloud part 2....end where he begins fighting the mom with his bare hands....we will finish this up next time!

BLACK DAY

PUBLIC SPEAKING
1. Confidence Unit
-discuss idiosyncrasies we see in speakers
-read "Scaredy Cat" article and actively take notes on it
-share your thoughts on the article
-idiosyncrasies of YOU and one other person in the class-write these down to be shared on Monday!

CP ENGLISH
1. View "Football Island" from 60 minutes. Just because.
2. "Beowulf"
-tie up loose ends with story
-collect paper, which was due today...FCAS were thesis and 3 clear examples
-"hero chart" to be completed in pairs.....then shared in class
-Beowulf test will be on MONDAY....study your notes to prepare!!!
3. College Essay
-we will begin this unit on Monday...you should find your applications and bring them in...I want you to share what prompts your prospective colleges are looking for!

ORANGE DAY

CP ENGLISH
1. No class today.....we had PSATs, etc. Your papers are due on Friday. Thank you.

HONORS ENGLISH
1. Question generating
-notes on literal, inferential, transcendent questions
-group work--work on integrating into literature of your choice
2. "The Bet"
-read story for homework
-complete 3 inferential and 3 trancendent questions based on the story

ENGLISH 12
1. Beowulf
-quiz on Anglo Saxons, Beowulf history, etc. Use your notebooks!
-as a class, read "The Battle with Grendel" aloud (great job to those who read!!!!)

BLACK DAY....AND ORANGE CP ENGLISH ANNOUNCEMENT!

*****ATTENTION ORANGE DAY CP ENGLISH*****
We will not have class tomorrow morning, due to the PSAT schedule (and other events). Therefore, your papers on "Beowulf" will be due in class on Friday. Your test will be on Tuesday. Thank you!!!

PUBLIC SPEAKING
1. Justin Murray: You will do your WUSSA next Friday. Thanks, man
2. Daily: "3 Reasons you should....." speech
3. Confidence
-discuss idiosyncrasies and what we do when we are nervous in speech

CP ENGLISH
1. Beowulf
-finish conventions of epic hero story
-go over paper, which is due on THURSDAY
-read half of "death of Beowulf" aloud....you read and complete second half
-complete "quiz" study guide in class

ORANGE DAY

COLLEGE PREP
1. Beowulf
-finish conventions of epic hero--apply to your paper!
-go over any questions regarding completion of paper
-reading check test on section 3
-go over test, timeline of section 3, notes, etc on THE DEATH OF BEOWULF
**your paper is due next WEDNESDAY and your test on Beowulf is on FRIDAY!

HONORS
1. A&P
-do "robber vs realtor"
-what do you think of the story?
-notes on story, literary devices, superficial characters
2. Collect papers ...go over some ideas written about for this paper!

ENGLISH 12
1. Beowulf
-finish notes on Anglo Saxons, history, and intro to Beowulf story
-view part I of "Clash of the gods"
-be prepared to read in next class!

BLACK DAY

SPEECH
1. "Terror" article
-share what you thought about the article
-make a list of "bad" speakers you have encountered
-begin list of WHY we are so nervous to speak
2. Clips on computer
-farm, dynamite, spelling bee, Miss USA

COLLEGE PREP
1. Same as Orange College Prep....there is one difference: You elected, as a class, to read the 3rd and final section of Beowulf in class on Tuesday. Dont forget that your paper is due next THURSDAY. See me if you have questions!!!!

BLACK DAY

PUBLIC SPEAKING
1. Teaching Projects
-finish presenting
2. Confidence Unit
-begin by reading "Taking the Terror Out of Talk"
-take notes on points of interest
-we will continue ALL of this discussion next time!

COLLEGE PREP
1. Vocab test taken
2. College Talk followup
3. Beowulf
-go over "fight with Grendel's mother" with notes
-BRING your hero paragraphs for Wednesday, as we uncover the "conventions" of a hero story....

ORANGE DAY

***ATTENTION ALL CLASSES***

Today, we had Mr McNiel and Mrs Lindquist, our two guidance counselors, come to talk to you about graduation, financial aid, college applications, teacher recommendations, etc. At the end of this time, students went to sign up in guidance for an appointment for a senior interview. If you missed today, PLEASE go see your guidance counselor as soon as possible!

ALL CLASSES HAVE THEIR VOCAB TESTS ON TUESDAY. BE PREPARED PLEASE.

Have a great weekend!