BLACK DAY

COLLEGE PREP 12

1. Literary Terms test in class
2. Vocabulary
-new words...we will finish the rest of the definitions on Wednesday

ENGLISH 12

1. OWL vocab test in class....
2. HEROES
-read through page 68 (aloud and on own)
-take notes on 3 quotes that show Francis being 'happy' in this chapter
-take notes on 3 types of 'technical ping pong' description, as we will discuss how ping pong is a metaphor in this book!

HONORS

1. Check in with paper--this is due Wednesday
2. Vocabulary
-new words for test Friday
3. Lit Terms
-give list...do Metonymy....that is all and we will finish next time!

BLACK DAY

COLLEGE PREP 12
1. "Araby"
-go over story for about 15 minutes...discuss notes and lit devices, etc
2. Literary Terms
-practice worksheet that will mimic the test you will take on MONDAY
-go over these answers, and use this worksheet to study for your test

ENGLISH 12

1. Vocabulary
-review the O.W.L. words by doing a 'practice test' in class
-go over these answers so you can study for your test on Monday
2. HEROES
-starting on page 48, read, together in class, the entire short chapter.....

HONORS ENGLISH

1. Beowulf
-take true and false quiz....
-go over and discuss last section
-collect books if you have them....
-PLEASE SEE YESTERDAY'S BLOG for the verbatim assignment for your Beowulf paper.....
-present hero comparisons....

ORANGE DAY

COLLEGE PREP 9

Class was in the library today, finishing orientation activities....vocabulary homework was collected....please make sure to bring these words for Friday.....

HONORS 12

1. Ms Wadsworth took the class for most of the time, since I was out chaperoning a college trip...but before I left, we took a quiz on part 3 of the story AND I assigned the paper (test for BEOWULF) which will be due next Tuesday. The paper topic is as follows:

Beowulf, written down for the 'common people' of that era, provided more or less a commentary on how to live and how to behave. It was, essentially, a benchmark of morality--and how to live a proper and moral life. Other than the Bible, BEOWULF was where people looked for guidance in a 'sin filled world.' 

For this assignment, I would like you to explore the idea of a present day Beowulf scenario. In our 'sin filled' and 'immoral' world, where do WE go to find morality and lessons on how to live? Where do we find examples of how to live a 'proper' life? What is OUR Beowulf? Please remember: Beowulf was considered a SECULAR (not affiliated with the church) work; therefore, I would like you to focus your answer, also, on a secular example. Be as specific in your argument as you can!!

2. Be prepared, also, to deliver your presentations next time!

COLLEGE PREP 12

1. Ms Wadsworth was your 'sub' today, as I was on a college trip. You were to read the ARABY story and answer the study question at the end.....you were also to work on your information maps for literary devices....next time, we will do a review on our lit devices in class, since you will be having a test next week!!!!

BLACK DAY

COLLEGE PREP 12
1. Due to the large number of students attending the college field trip, we changed our class plan around....
2. We did our silent reading
3. We read the short story "Araby" by James Joyce. This was done in class after a discussion about the predominant literary terms in the story. Please make sure to get the notes you missed if you were at the college trip. After reading the story (page 723 in the ADVENTURES IN ENGLISH LIT text book--the red one--you are to answer the first question in the 'study and discussion' section.
4. We will continue with the literary terms stuff next time...please be sure to do the assignment you missed

ENGLISH 12
1. Silent reading...
2. HEROES by Cormier
-starting on page 26, read until you finish the chapter on page 47
-some of this was done aloud, with discussion, and some of this was done on own
-complete the information map while you read, taking notes that were listed on the board: 'the tenement,' 'Allan Rivier,' 'how Francis hides from the world.'
-you should have a couple of descriptions for each of these

HONORS 12

1. Due to most of the class being absent because of the college field trip, we suspended our BEOWULF work for today; we will definitely continue next time, and you should plan on delivering your presentations that you would have delivered today. Also, you should make sure to have read section 3 THE DEATH OF BEOWULF!!

ORANGE DAY

COLLEGE PREP 9

1. Library orientation in library
2. Define your vocabulary words for Wednesday....the test will be on Friday

HONORS 12
1. Please see the blog from the 'black day' class from Friday....we did the same thing as them....on this blog entry, you will see the specific assignment regarding the 'superhero comparison presentation'

COLLEGE PREP 12

1. Same as the black day plan from this past Friday...there is no new assignment....but please bring your completed Literary Term Information Maps with you so we may go over them next time!

BLACK DAY

COLLEGE PREP

1. Literary Terms
a. review all definitions/go over any confusion
b. MAKE SURE TO HAVE ALL DEFINITIONS...we will have a quiz soon
c. create information maps (participation grade) for specific literary devices
d. I will pass these back next time, and we will go over examples....


ENGLISH 12

1. Vocabulary
-new words--homonyms (compliment/compliment, there/their/they're, etc)
2. HEROES
-read together in class through top of page 26...we will continue next time with this

HONORS

1. BEOWULF
-test on history and two sections
-notes and discussion on cultural/national heroes and the lessons they 'teach' us....
-brief discussion and notes of 'conventions' of superhero stories....
-assign 'hero presentation' which will be presented on Tuesday: "Compare or contrast the character of Beowulf with a 'modern day superhero' of your choice. You may work with one other person on this, and you must explain to the class how Beowulf and your hero share/differ regarding some of the conventions of hero stories. You may use the ones we discussed in class, or you may do your own research to uncover other elements and stereotypes and conventions of hero stories"
-please be sure to read the final section "Death of Beowulf" for next time...

ORANGE DAY

COLLEGE PREP 9
1. Silent reading
2. Vocabulary re-take (optional)
3. "The Monkey's Paw"
-skimmed over story again
-discuss plot, theme, foreshadow literary devices
4. For next time: Write 3-4 paragraphs using at least THREE different literary devices...these paragraphs can be 'free choice' and students can write about whatever they choose

HONORS
1. Guidance was here all day presenting...
2. Reminder of "Beowulf" quiz on Monday (history notes...section 1...section 2)

COLLEGE PREP12
1. Guidance was here all day presenting......

BLACK DAY

ALL CLASSES**********

Today our normal day's plans were put on hold because guidance was in talking about 'senior stuff.' If you missed this for any reason, GO SEE YOUR GUIDANCE COUNSELOR. A few reminders:

COLLEGE PREP: Be sure to have read "A Masculine Protest" and bring your literary terms notes to class

HONORS: Be sure to have read the first two sections of BEOWULF and be prepared for the quiz on Friday covering everything we have done so far, including the intro notes....

ORANGE DAY

COLLEGE PREP 9
1. Study for vocab test re-take.....NOTE that this is optional
2. Go over more literary devices...take notes
3. Bring "Monkey's Paw" for next class
4. BRING SOMETHING FOR SILENT READING!!!!!!!!!!!!

HONORS

1. Silent Reading
2. "Beowulf"
-go over section 1 notes on religious references, greatness of Beowulf, monster, etc
-extra credit offering to create an EFFORT FILLED artist's rendition of what Grendel looks like to you
-read section 2 "Battle with G's Mother" and take as many notes as you can on evidence of ARROGANCE and evidence of Beowulf as a SUPERNATURAL hero...
-be prepared for Monday when we will have a test on Beowulf/ANglo Saxon history and first two sections...
-look up/research a hero of your choice and report on their a) special skills b) fatal flaw c) arch enemy

COLLEGE PREP 12

 1. Silent Reading
2. Collect Information Writing paper
3. Literary Terms
-finish all notes
4. "A Masculine Protest"
-read story on own/together...finish for next time
-take notes on the three types of conflict in the story!

ORANGE DAY

COLLEGE PREP 9
1. Per Ms Wadsworth.....take vocabulary test
2. continue review of literary devices....
3. Picture day.....this sort of cut class time short.....

HONORS 12
1. Vocabulary test!
2. Silent reading
3. Follow plan for black day blog.......thanks

COLLEGE PREP 12
1. Silent reading
2. REMEMBER: your information writing interview is due on Tuesday
3. The rest of the plan followed black day (see their blog) HOWEVER, our notes on lit terms were cut short due to picture day.....

BLACK DAY

COLLEGE PREP
1. Vocab test
2. Silent Reading
3. Information writing
-check in
-assignment due on Monday
4. Literary Devices
-begin all notes on devices

ENGLISH 12
1. Vocab-remember that test is on Monday
2. Study Skills
-teach mind map/info map
-practice on own with 'restaurant' example
3. Briefly introduce HEROES by Robert Cormier

HONORS ENGLISH
1. Silent Reading
2. Vocab Test
3. BEOWULF
-all notes on history/ANglo Saxons/Beowulf
-begin reading section 1 and finish for next time
-take notes on a) nervousness of men b) greatness of Beowulf c) allusions to religion d) description of monster

ORANGE DAY

COLLEGE PREP 9
with Ms Wadsworth....
1. continue literary devices notes...
2. Begin THE MONKEY'S PAW and finish for next class!
3. Prepare for your vocabulary quiz which will be on FRIDAY
4. Please bring your Silent Reading Book for Friday!

HONORS 12
1. Same as black day plan....however, the only difference was we finished our last 3 vocab definitions....please prepare for your vocab test which will be on Friday!

COLLEGE PREP12
1. Same as black day class plan from yesterday....prepare for your vocabulary test....and see me if you have questions on your Information Writing piece...this is due for you on TUESDAY

BLACK DAY

COLLEGE PREP
1. Silent Reading: Please bring something to class each time!
2. Information Writing
-brief background on what 'makes' info writing...what it IS and is NOT
-read example of 'Barbershop Quartet' info writing, paying attention to how paragraphs deviate from quotes to reflections...
-view 60 Minutes FOOTBALL ISLAND as example of info writing...discuss
-due on Monday: your own info writing example-Interview someone who has overcome the odds!
3. Vocab test is on Thursday

ENGLISH 12
1. Silent Reading
2. Vocabulary
-finish defining the words
-as classwork/review, work on attaching 'Google Images' and explanations to ten of your words
-your test will be on MONDAY

HONORS ENGLISH
1. silent reading
2. BEOWULF
-quick written responses on nature of evil in our world AND arrogance...
-read background in our books on Anglo Saxon period
-briefly begin historical context notes on BEOWULF
-you do not need to read section one...we will finish notes next time,and begin reading
3. Prepare for your vocab test on Thursday!

ORANGE DAY

COLLEGE PREP 9
1. SSR
2. Vocab
-rest of word definitions
-test will be on FRIDAY so study!!
3. Ms Wadsworth takes over with Literary Terms notes
4. SAT Question of Day for HW
5. IF YOU HAVENT YET: Bring in video release form!

HONORS 12
1. Same as Black day class from Friday's blog (the black day class is a class ahead of you, so I will often write 'same as black' or something like that....)
2. Your vocab test is on FRIDAY

COLLEGE PREP 12
1. SSR
2. PLEASE NOTE: No student returning during lunch. Stay in the cafe. or in a room where you have teacher approval
3. The rest of class followed the plan of the Black Day class blog entry from last Friday
4. Your test on vocab words will be this FRIDAY

BLACK DAY

COLLEGE PREP 12
1. finish cultural literacy/connotation and denotation discussion
2. Vocab List and notes
3. Put words in sentences (start in class....finish for next time...it is a participation grade)
4. This test will be next THURSDAY
5. DONT FORGET to bring a book for Silent Reading, which we will start next time!

ENGLISH 12
1. Vocabulary
-finish cultural lit discussion
-on computers, look up your own examples to describe connotation and denotation...
-do list of words
-we will finish the list of words next class!
2. Dont Forget to bring a book for silent reading!!

HONORS
1. Vocabulary
-notes on connotation/denotation and cultural literacy
-words and definitions
-this quiz will be next THURSDAY
2. REMEMBER TO BRING BOOK for silent reading!