COLLEGE PREP
1. Beowulf
-finish all notes on 'hero conventions'
-"Epic Hero Cycle" worksheet/graphic organizer (we will go over this next class)
-Read section 3 'The Death of Beowulf' for next class
-be thinking about your paper topic
-on Tuesday, there will be an in-class essay prompt on ideas in the story
HONORS
1. "The Lottery"
-finish all discussion and touch base on paper....be sure to see the blog post from WEDNESDAY'S Orange day....this lays out the paper topic very clearly....be sure you put thought into your topic
2. "The Birthmark"
-introduce precepts of "Romanticism" and character intro notes...
-for next class, please read this story in its entirety....bring it to class
Friday, September 28, 2012
SUB PLANS FOR BLACK DAY
BLOCK 1: ENGLISH 12
This class is reading the book HEROES by Robert Cormier. They are a great group who seem to do a good job reading out loud OR on their own. During the last class we had, they worked on an INFORMATION MAP where they took notes on key concepts from the reading....they should continue to work on this....I would like them, during class, to make it their goal to read to page 47 of the book...also, they should add another category to their information map: 'How people who meet him react to him.' (they should understand what you mean by this). FINALLY, for five extra points on the vocab quiz which is on WEDNESDAY, they can create ten original sentences with their vocab words that are directly about stuff in the book so far!
BLOCK 2: HONORS ENGLISH
This class is a bit behind their "Orange day" counterpart....Please tell them that on Wednesday, we will finish/accomplish 'all things Lottery,' which is the story they read for today....we will do all notes, I will assign their paper, etc....What they SHOULD do in class today involves two things: First, they should have their laptops (they can get them in lockers if they need to) and research what "Romantic Literature" is...they should just take a few notes on this....then, they should read our next short story, which is Nathaniel Hawthorne's "The Birthmark." They should be able to find this on the Internet with no problem, since it is a very classic short story. They should use class time to read the story and take notes on the 'Romantic Period' of literature.
BLOCK 3: Lunch/Free period....yeay!
BLOCK 4: COLLEGE PREP ENGLISH
This class is reading the epic poem "Beowulf." Please tell them that when we have class again on Wednesday, they will be assigned a paper where they need to compare/contrast Beowulf to a modern day superhero....and I will provide with the notes/background to do this when I see them next....For today, however, they are to work on two things: First, they should read the third and final section of "Beowulf," 'The Death of Beowulf.' They only need to read/understand this (they should always expect a quiz!). Secondly, they should work on their own completing the 'Epic Hero Convention' graphic organizer that I have attached to the sub folder....the directions are pretty self explanatory, and they can use a different 'movie' or story for each of the 'indicators' on the sheet....please tell them this will set up what we will talk about on Wednesday when we go over epic hero 'stereotypes.'
This class is reading the book HEROES by Robert Cormier. They are a great group who seem to do a good job reading out loud OR on their own. During the last class we had, they worked on an INFORMATION MAP where they took notes on key concepts from the reading....they should continue to work on this....I would like them, during class, to make it their goal to read to page 47 of the book...also, they should add another category to their information map: 'How people who meet him react to him.' (they should understand what you mean by this). FINALLY, for five extra points on the vocab quiz which is on WEDNESDAY, they can create ten original sentences with their vocab words that are directly about stuff in the book so far!
BLOCK 2: HONORS ENGLISH
This class is a bit behind their "Orange day" counterpart....Please tell them that on Wednesday, we will finish/accomplish 'all things Lottery,' which is the story they read for today....we will do all notes, I will assign their paper, etc....What they SHOULD do in class today involves two things: First, they should have their laptops (they can get them in lockers if they need to) and research what "Romantic Literature" is...they should just take a few notes on this....then, they should read our next short story, which is Nathaniel Hawthorne's "The Birthmark." They should be able to find this on the Internet with no problem, since it is a very classic short story. They should use class time to read the story and take notes on the 'Romantic Period' of literature.
BLOCK 3: Lunch/Free period....yeay!
BLOCK 4: COLLEGE PREP ENGLISH
This class is reading the epic poem "Beowulf." Please tell them that when we have class again on Wednesday, they will be assigned a paper where they need to compare/contrast Beowulf to a modern day superhero....and I will provide with the notes/background to do this when I see them next....For today, however, they are to work on two things: First, they should read the third and final section of "Beowulf," 'The Death of Beowulf.' They only need to read/understand this (they should always expect a quiz!). Secondly, they should work on their own completing the 'Epic Hero Convention' graphic organizer that I have attached to the sub folder....the directions are pretty self explanatory, and they can use a different 'movie' or story for each of the 'indicators' on the sheet....please tell them this will set up what we will talk about on Wednesday when we go over epic hero 'stereotypes.'
Thursday, September 27, 2012
BLACK DAY
ENGLISH 12
1. VOcabulary
-we put words in sentences today for a participation grade....the test will be next WEDNESDAY so make sure to study!!
2. HEROES: There was a reading assignment to work on pages 20-37 and complete the information map topics I gave out....please know that on Monday, as I will not be here in class, the sub will have you work on completing this (as well as some more reading which you will do on your own in class)
HONORS
1. Literary Terms Test
2. "The Lottery"
-introduce contrasting images and basics of the story
-begin reading the story....for next time, have the story read, have a set of notes hilighting the important literary devices present in the story, and research a funny/weird/offbeat tradition we have in our culture (Easter baskets, trick or treat, etc)
CP ENGLISH
1. Touch base about the importance of CHECKING THIS BLOG!
2 BEOWULF
-go over notes you took on section 1 of the reading....lecture and fill in blanks....
-independently, re-read section 2, taking notes on a) key differences in this battle vs the one with Grendel b) the setting where the mom lives c) how Beowulf is becoming a 'supernature' hero d) how he is showing ARROGANCE on a large scale
-write for me, to be handed in as a grade, a well written paragraph on how Beowulf shows signs of arrogance....
**With the sub on Monday, you will need to have your book, so please bring it!! YOu will be reading section 3 and doing a worksheet along with it....we will be working on our "genre" stuff on Wednesday!
1. VOcabulary
-we put words in sentences today for a participation grade....the test will be next WEDNESDAY so make sure to study!!
2. HEROES: There was a reading assignment to work on pages 20-37 and complete the information map topics I gave out....please know that on Monday, as I will not be here in class, the sub will have you work on completing this (as well as some more reading which you will do on your own in class)
HONORS
1. Literary Terms Test
2. "The Lottery"
-introduce contrasting images and basics of the story
-begin reading the story....for next time, have the story read, have a set of notes hilighting the important literary devices present in the story, and research a funny/weird/offbeat tradition we have in our culture (Easter baskets, trick or treat, etc)
CP ENGLISH
1. Touch base about the importance of CHECKING THIS BLOG!
2 BEOWULF
-go over notes you took on section 1 of the reading....lecture and fill in blanks....
-independently, re-read section 2, taking notes on a) key differences in this battle vs the one with Grendel b) the setting where the mom lives c) how Beowulf is becoming a 'supernature' hero d) how he is showing ARROGANCE on a large scale
-write for me, to be handed in as a grade, a well written paragraph on how Beowulf shows signs of arrogance....
**With the sub on Monday, you will need to have your book, so please bring it!! YOu will be reading section 3 and doing a worksheet along with it....we will be working on our "genre" stuff on Wednesday!
Wednesday, September 26, 2012
ORANGE DAY
COLLEGE PREP
1. Beowulf
-quick reading check quiz on section 2
-go over notes and all material pertinent to section 2
-begin discussion of Epic Hero genre (take good notes)
-assign paper:
As we discussed, both the story AND the character of Beowulf have many of the conventions and stereotypes of a 'modern day superhero story. Compare/contrast the CHARACTER of Beowulf to a modern day superhero story, citing at least 3 examples from the text. Also, you should make sure to include how the two characters share/differ in the 'conventions' or 'rules' we went over in class. You should strive to have topic sentences in every paragraph. I will pay special attention to this.**We will discuss the due date next class
HONORS
1. The Lottery
-notes and discussion on literary terms, typological names, importance of tradition, etc.....
-share 'funny' or 'weird' traditions you researched...
-assign paper which is due next TUESDAY
In Shirley Jackson's THE LOTTERY, the characters partake in the yearly lottery simply because it is the way things have always been done....it is TRADITION, and as we see in the story, people do not want to change tradition.
Now move into a more modern context...what is TODAY'S 'lottery?' What is something that goes on in our culture that is followed, observed, obeyed, or done simply because 'it has always been done this way? EVEN THOUGH it might be considered unreasonable, unjust, or flat out wrong! What is a 'tradition' we adhere to simply for tradition's sake? Pick one specific thing and describe....be careful NOT to generalize in this paper.
1. Beowulf
-quick reading check quiz on section 2
-go over notes and all material pertinent to section 2
-begin discussion of Epic Hero genre (take good notes)
-assign paper:
As we discussed, both the story AND the character of Beowulf have many of the conventions and stereotypes of a 'modern day superhero story. Compare/contrast the CHARACTER of Beowulf to a modern day superhero story, citing at least 3 examples from the text. Also, you should make sure to include how the two characters share/differ in the 'conventions' or 'rules' we went over in class. You should strive to have topic sentences in every paragraph. I will pay special attention to this.**We will discuss the due date next class
HONORS
1. The Lottery
-notes and discussion on literary terms, typological names, importance of tradition, etc.....
-share 'funny' or 'weird' traditions you researched...
-assign paper which is due next TUESDAY
In Shirley Jackson's THE LOTTERY, the characters partake in the yearly lottery simply because it is the way things have always been done....it is TRADITION, and as we see in the story, people do not want to change tradition.
Now move into a more modern context...what is TODAY'S 'lottery?' What is something that goes on in our culture that is followed, observed, obeyed, or done simply because 'it has always been done this way? EVEN THOUGH it might be considered unreasonable, unjust, or flat out wrong! What is a 'tradition' we adhere to simply for tradition's sake? Pick one specific thing and describe....be careful NOT to generalize in this paper.
Tuesday, September 25, 2012
BLACK DAY
ENGLISH 12
1. Due to the college fair, we only had three people in class, so we did not go ahead with our vocab or HEROES work....however, you should continue to read over and study your vocab words!
HONORS ENGLISH
1. Due to the college fair, we were missing well over 3/4 of the class...we did NOT go ahead with our plans for literary terms, short stories, etc....you should make sure you are well prepared for the quiz which we will have on Thursday
CP ENGLISH
1. For the first half of class, most of the class was at the college fair...for the second half of class, we worked on creating a mind-map for the first section of Beowulf, taking notes on a) nervousness of the men b) evilness of Grendel c) greatness of Beowulf d) religious references....if you were absent, MAKE SURE to take notes on your own, and match them up with a classmate's when you get back! Also, the assignment was to read the second section of Beowulf: The Battle with Grendel's Mother
1. Due to the college fair, we only had three people in class, so we did not go ahead with our vocab or HEROES work....however, you should continue to read over and study your vocab words!
HONORS ENGLISH
1. Due to the college fair, we were missing well over 3/4 of the class...we did NOT go ahead with our plans for literary terms, short stories, etc....you should make sure you are well prepared for the quiz which we will have on Thursday
CP ENGLISH
1. For the first half of class, most of the class was at the college fair...for the second half of class, we worked on creating a mind-map for the first section of Beowulf, taking notes on a) nervousness of the men b) evilness of Grendel c) greatness of Beowulf d) religious references....if you were absent, MAKE SURE to take notes on your own, and match them up with a classmate's when you get back! Also, the assignment was to read the second section of Beowulf: The Battle with Grendel's Mother
Monday, September 24, 2012
ORANGE DAY
COLLEGE PREP
1. Beowulf
-go over section 1 by taking notes/creating an information map based on references to God, nervousness of the men, greatness of Beowulf, and description of Grendel..
-discuss the whole section by hearing your notes/filling in blanks/answering questions, etc...
-share heroes you were to research for today
-for next time: Read section 2 "The Battle with Grendel's Mother" and take notes (to be collected) on the arrogance present in the character of Beowulf!
HONORS ENGLISH
1. Literary Terms
-take test
2. "The Lottery"
-intro notes...discussion of contrasting images, etc...
-begin story on own, and finish for next time
-take good notes on all the literary terms you find present in the story
-in a paragraph of writing, describe a tradition we DO in our culture that weird, bizarre, outdated, unfair, or apparently meaningless....write a paragraph 'reporting' on the research you do on this tradition, explaining what we do, why we might do it, etc....
1. Beowulf
-go over section 1 by taking notes/creating an information map based on references to God, nervousness of the men, greatness of Beowulf, and description of Grendel..
-discuss the whole section by hearing your notes/filling in blanks/answering questions, etc...
-share heroes you were to research for today
-for next time: Read section 2 "The Battle with Grendel's Mother" and take notes (to be collected) on the arrogance present in the character of Beowulf!
HONORS ENGLISH
1. Literary Terms
-take test
2. "The Lottery"
-intro notes...discussion of contrasting images, etc...
-begin story on own, and finish for next time
-take good notes on all the literary terms you find present in the story
-in a paragraph of writing, describe a tradition we DO in our culture that weird, bizarre, outdated, unfair, or apparently meaningless....write a paragraph 'reporting' on the research you do on this tradition, explaining what we do, why we might do it, etc....
Friday, September 21, 2012
BLACK DAY
ENGLISH 12
1. New vocab list given for test next Thursday
2. "Heroes" by Robert Cormier
-continue reading through page 19
-using at least three details from the book, describe Francis's attitude and behavior with "girls." Is he romantic? Creepy? Awkward? Give your opinion with details...you should write about a half a page or so for this
HONORS
1. Same as Orange Day class....do all lit terms notes, review, info map
2. your lit terms test will be on THURSDAY of next week (because of the college fair) and your information map is due for a grade too!
COLLEGE PREP
1. PLease see CP Orange plan from yesterday...you guys have the same assignment....finish section of Beowulf and research hero....most likely we will go over this on THURS because of the college fair on Tuesday. Thanks
1. New vocab list given for test next Thursday
2. "Heroes" by Robert Cormier
-continue reading through page 19
-using at least three details from the book, describe Francis's attitude and behavior with "girls." Is he romantic? Creepy? Awkward? Give your opinion with details...you should write about a half a page or so for this
HONORS
1. Same as Orange Day class....do all lit terms notes, review, info map
2. your lit terms test will be on THURSDAY of next week (because of the college fair) and your information map is due for a grade too!
COLLEGE PREP
1. PLease see CP Orange plan from yesterday...you guys have the same assignment....finish section of Beowulf and research hero....most likely we will go over this on THURS because of the college fair on Tuesday. Thanks
Thursday, September 20, 2012
ORANGE DAY
CP ENGLISH
1. Beowulf
-finish all notes regarding story/history/etc
-read section 1 (fight with Grendel) and finish for next class
-research a 'superhero' of your choosing...jot down notes regarding the hero's superpowers, fatal flaw, and arch enemy...prepare this for next class
2. Vocab test taken in class....
HONORS ENGLISH
1. Vocabulary test
2. Literary Terms
-go over mock-test worksheet
-your lit terms test will be on MONDAY and will look similar in layout to the review we did
-work on information mapping techniques of conceptualizing literary terms in real world context
and finish this for a participation grade on Monday
1. Beowulf
-finish all notes regarding story/history/etc
-read section 1 (fight with Grendel) and finish for next class
-research a 'superhero' of your choosing...jot down notes regarding the hero's superpowers, fatal flaw, and arch enemy...prepare this for next class
2. Vocab test taken in class....
HONORS ENGLISH
1. Vocabulary test
2. Literary Terms
-go over mock-test worksheet
-your lit terms test will be on MONDAY and will look similar in layout to the review we did
-work on information mapping techniques of conceptualizing literary terms in real world context
and finish this for a participation grade on Monday
Wednesday, September 19, 2012
BLACK DAY
ENGLISH 12
1. Study Skills
-info map on foods...discuss compare and contrast
2. Vocab test 1
3. Heroes by Robert Cormier
-begin reading
-pause while reading out loud, discussing ailments, characteristics, etc
-take good notes as we read
HONORS
1. Vocab test 1
2. Literary Terms
-you folks are a bit behind the Orange class...we began all notes on lit terms
CP ENGLISH
1. Vocab test
2. Study Skills: We will do this on Friday, since we didnt get time to work on info maps
3. Beowulf
-all notes on background history AND story characters, etc
-if you missed class, be SURE to copy down your notes!
1. Study Skills
-info map on foods...discuss compare and contrast
2. Vocab test 1
3. Heroes by Robert Cormier
-begin reading
-pause while reading out loud, discussing ailments, characteristics, etc
-take good notes as we read
HONORS
1. Vocab test 1
2. Literary Terms
-you folks are a bit behind the Orange class...we began all notes on lit terms
CP ENGLISH
1. Vocab test
2. Study Skills: We will do this on Friday, since we didnt get time to work on info maps
3. Beowulf
-all notes on background history AND story characters, etc
-if you missed class, be SURE to copy down your notes!
Tuesday, September 18, 2012
BLACK DAY
ALL CLASSES PLEASE READ***
Guidance was here today for all my English classes....please prepare for next class on Thursday by reviewing your vocab...we will have our test FIRST THING. Honors classes will then continue on Literary Terms and CP classes will continue with Beowulf. Have a great afternoon!
Guidance was here today for all my English classes....please prepare for next class on Thursday by reviewing your vocab...we will have our test FIRST THING. Honors classes will then continue on Literary Terms and CP classes will continue with Beowulf. Have a great afternoon!
Monday, September 17, 2012
BLACK DAY
ENGLISH 12
1. Guidance presentation!
2. REMEMBER: Vocab quiz on Wednesday!!
HONORS
1. See English 12 please!
COLLEGE PREP
1. See Honors! (haha)
ALL CLASSES: You received A LOT of information today about college, financial aid, etc etc. Dont be overwhelmed (although you probably feel that way!). Ask questions in class....remember: If YOU have the question, chances are one or two other people in the class have the same question! This is an important year, so think and plan carefully
1. Guidance presentation!
2. REMEMBER: Vocab quiz on Wednesday!!
HONORS
1. See English 12 please!
COLLEGE PREP
1. See Honors! (haha)
ALL CLASSES: You received A LOT of information today about college, financial aid, etc etc. Dont be overwhelmed (although you probably feel that way!). Ask questions in class....remember: If YOU have the question, chances are one or two other people in the class have the same question! This is an important year, so think and plan carefully
Thursday, September 13, 2012
BLACK DAY
ENGLISH 12
1. Vocab
-finish the rest of the words
-put them in original sentences....share aloud as review
-be ready for the test on MONDAY
2 Study Skills
-teach information map and mind map strategy
-make a mind map on own for Best or Worst parts about FALL
-teach information map, and make one about "central Maine ethnic food"
3. Guidance will be coming on Monday....come with questions!
HONORS
1. Please see Orange day class blog from yesterday...you folks are currently a day behind them (but we didnt get to start lit terms today)
2. Guidance coming Monday....come with questions!
COLLEGE PREP
1. Please see CP class from yesterday (Orange day) blog....you are currently a day behind them (but we didnt get to make a 'free choice' info map....we will do this next time)
2. Guidance coming on Monday....come with questions!
1. Vocab
-finish the rest of the words
-put them in original sentences....share aloud as review
-be ready for the test on MONDAY
2 Study Skills
-teach information map and mind map strategy
-make a mind map on own for Best or Worst parts about FALL
-teach information map, and make one about "central Maine ethnic food"
3. Guidance will be coming on Monday....come with questions!
HONORS
1. Please see Orange day class blog from yesterday...you folks are currently a day behind them (but we didnt get to start lit terms today)
2. Guidance coming Monday....come with questions!
COLLEGE PREP
1. Please see CP class from yesterday (Orange day) blog....you are currently a day behind them (but we didnt get to make a 'free choice' info map....we will do this next time)
2. Guidance coming on Monday....come with questions!
Wednesday, September 12, 2012
ORANGE DAY
CP ENGLISH 12
1. Vocabulary
-go over word definitions
-spend class time putting words in original, funny sentences
2. Study Skills
-awesomest drawing of an elephant EVER (and story that goes with it)
-begin discussion of study skills (mind map, info map, etc)
-create/finish info map for "food"and make sure this is done for next class
HONORS ENGLISH
1. Vocab
-finish words from "nullify' to end
2. Study Skills discussion of information maps, and create two of them (one for food...one free choice with good categories) as a way to begin to see relationships and conceptualize knowledge
3. Literary Terms
-begin with a list on the board
-we will finish these AND begin short stories next time!
1. Vocabulary
-go over word definitions
-spend class time putting words in original, funny sentences
2. Study Skills
-awesomest drawing of an elephant EVER (and story that goes with it)
-begin discussion of study skills (mind map, info map, etc)
-create/finish info map for "food"and make sure this is done for next class
HONORS ENGLISH
1. Vocab
-finish words from "nullify' to end
2. Study Skills discussion of information maps, and create two of them (one for food...one free choice with good categories) as a way to begin to see relationships and conceptualize knowledge
3. Literary Terms
-begin with a list on the board
-we will finish these AND begin short stories next time!
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