ORANGE DAYYYYYY

FRESHMEN
1. Vocab quiz on Greek root words
2. Paragraph writing
-other worksheets on details and topic sentences....
3. Grammargories!!
4. Check off for grade: notebook and pen???? Keep it up!! Everyone had it!!!

HONORS

1. HAMLET
-teach 'dramatic situation' approach to analyzing lines...
-read the TO BE OR NOT TO BE soliloquy in Act 3 sc 1 for next time
-create a very well done dramatic situation web for a line in this soliloquy!!!

COLLEGE PREP

1 Greek Root vocab quiz
2. Senior stuff...what is coming up next....term paper stuff....senior finals explanation...etc....

ORANGE DAY

COLLEGE PREP 9

1. Paragraph stuff.....
-worksheets galore....read about different types of paragraphs....take notes....work on topic sentences....etc.....
-your homework is to pick TWO of the different types/situations of paragraphs (compare/contrast...argument....narrative....description...sensory...etc) and write a paragraph WITH A GOOD TOPIC SENTENCE for each one. So, then, you are writing two paragraphs for a participation grade!!!
2. Dont forget that your Greek Root word vocab quiz is on FRIDAY!!! Look on the top left corner of my white board for the bonus answer on the vocab quiz (reward for checking the blog!!!!)

HONORS
1. HAMLET
-finish 'reading' Act 2 of the film....take notes....

SENIOR CP
1. Root words
-finish all definitions
-quick discussion about their role in advertising, medicine, food, etc....fun!
-computer research finding other examples of these root words
-quiz is on FRIDAY dont forget!!
2. Your claim data warrant paper is due on the class after vacation!!

BLACK DAYYYYY

COLLEGE PREP 12

1. Follow orange day class plan....your paper will be due on the Monday after vacation....also, remember that I will not be in class on Thursday....


HONORS

1. Follow orange day class plan....you did exactly that! Remember, I may not be here for you guys on Thursday...but hopefully I will be back to relieve Mr Lessard...

ORANGE

FRESHMEN ENGLISH
1 Root vocab words
-work on examples
-this test will be on FRIDAY
2. Paragraph writing
-begin all...look at exercise 12 and 13 sheet....
-you should write one paragraph based on one of the groups of sentences in exercise 12

HONOROS
1. I spelled that wrong but it looks funny so I will keep it
2. HAMLET
-quiz on discussion of soliloquy homework
-in depth discussion on psychological association
-film of Act 2--begin.....

COLLEGE PREP
1. One final episode of Arrested Development
2. Your Claim Data Warrant paper will be due after vacation....
3. look at example of a fantastic CDW intro and first paragraph from a former student...
4. Root vocab-begin words with Greek roots....

BLACK DAY

COLLEGE PREP

1. See orange day class from last time....this is your plan as well!!

ENGLISH 12

1. Root word vocab review
-notes on drugs, foods, etc that have root words....awareness...
-using laptops, research some roots and find other examples....
-root word 'game' online...

HONORS

1. Please see orange day plan...you are right with them....thank you

ORANGE DAY

FRESHMEN

1. Projects were due today!!!! Yeay!! If you are using a TECH DAY I need it TOMORRRRRRRRRROW
2. Greek Root Words-definitions and examples....take good notes....

HONORS

1. HAMLET
-notes and discussion about what you read...
-read on in class together.....discuss 'what a piece of work is man' section...my fave...
-notes on 'players' and psychological association...
-you need to read the final soliloquy "O what a rogue and peasant slave am I...." make sure to read it and jot down some reactions to what it is about, etc. Be prepared to share, and always be prepared for a quiz!

COLLEGE PREP 12

1. Claim, data, warrant
-view episode of ARRESTED DEVELOPMENT about Buster
-collect two pieces of data that support the claim "Buster is a loving and compassionate brother"
-hold onto these and we will use them next time
-view "Key Decisions" and begin collecting data on a character you would like to write about. REMEMBER: Your paper assignment (I will give you due date on Monday) will be to craft your C,D,W piece about ANY character in the show....it should be an argumentative claim....and you need to support it with data and warrant!! PLEASE ASK if you are confused!!

BLACK DAY

CP ENGLISH 12

1. same as orange day class plan
2. BUT**** I would encourage all of you to look at IC...grades for the start of Q4 are VERY low...many of you did not do the first paper,and it is too late to use a tech day unfortunately. ALSO, many of you did not turn in the classwork from Monday (something a Mainer should know). It is not too late to give that to me!!!

HONORS

1. HAMLET
-test on Act 1
-begin Act 2 aloud...thank you to Audrey and Zach who played Ophelia and Hamlet...
-Notes on R&G, etc..
-you should read from where Polonius comes in ('the ambassadors from Norway...') to where Hamlet returns (the text should say 'enter Hamlet  reading on a book')
-any questions, come see me!

ENGLISH 12

1. Special thanks to Mr Wally LaFountain, who, today, spoke of his experience fighting in the Battle of the Bulge....

ORANGE DAY

FRESHMEN
1. LITTLE TREE
-read, together and on own, the last two chapters of the book!
-work on projects, which are due on THURSDAY

HONORS
1. Test on Act 1 of HAMLET
2. Begin Act 2 in class with notes, reading, and excellent performance by Morgan and Molly...haha
3. Read from where we left off to when Hamlet enters again in act 2 (it should say 'enter Hamlet reading on a book' or something!)
**be sure to read this short section

COLLEGE PREP
1 Claim, Data, Warrant
-introduce "Arrested Development"
-view pilot episode...discuss characters
-view 'top banana' and begin focusing on character of choice, since soon you will begin writing!

BLACK DAY

COLLEGE PREP
1. You have the same plan as the orange day class did on Friday...see their plan...

ENGLISH 12

1. Discussion of Greek Root Words
2. Develop questions for our visitor on Wednesday: Wally Lafountain

HONORS
1. Please see the orange day plan from Friday...you have the same thing....prepare for your test on Wednesday! You may NOT use notes on this

ORANGE DAY

FRESHMEN
Go to library today to work on American Indian research project....rubric was distributed....this presentation/project is due next THURSDAY

HONORS
1. Take vocab quiz, even
2. HAMLET
-finish the film for Act I, and take notes accordingly
-test on Act I (without notes!!) is on Tuesday!!

COLLEGE PREP 12

1. Claim, Data Warrant
-25 Things Every Mainer Should Know article...
-work on writing CDW paragraphs for something every Mainer should know...2 paragraphs, each with a claim, a piece of data, and a piece of warrant for that data.....

BLACK DAY

COLLEGE PREP
1. Collect essay--if you are using a tech day I must get it TOMORROW!!
2. Orange day is ahead of you folks...I would like you to follow their plan....make sure to bring your
Clam Data Warrant notes next time!!

ENGLISH 12
1. Jigsaw activity for Chapter 12....this was collected as a grade

HONORS
1. Orange day class is a bit ahead...see their plan...we will continue with the film next time!!

ORANGE DAY

FRESHMEN
1. Go over LITTLE TREE homework that about five of you did.... :/
2. Work on "what is Little Tree learning" quote worksheets...give your opinions
3. finish this for next time!!! It will be collected!!
4. Meet IN CLASS on Friday, but we will go to the library to work on projects...

HONORS

1. HAMLET
-take quiz on scenes 1-3 of Act 1
-go over this quiz
-begin Act I of film....remember, we are READING the film...taking notes, et al

CP SENIORS

1. Vocab test
2. Claim Data Warrant
-go over QuittersInc story with argumentative claims and warrants, etc
-analyze (pathetic) song "I'm Glad You Came" (please dont tell anyone that I know this song, okay? haha)
-begin brainstorming "things Mainers should know" for next assignment!

BLACK DAY

COLLEGE PREP
1. Check in with sub stuff....
2. Vocab words
-review
-do GoogleImage activity to review all words....hand in in class for grade....this counts as the test
3. Stephen King story "Quitter's Inc"
-frame with Claim Data Warrant writing....
-read story--be sure to read the whole story for next class!
4. Your PAPERS are due NEXT CLASS

ENGLISH 12
1. There were only four of you....we did not continue with the reading...

HONORS

1. Touch base re: Sub
2. HAMLET
-review 1.3....there will be a character matching quiz on Thursday
3. Vocab
-review for test on MONDAY by doing GoogleImage activity for a participation grade!