BLACK DAY

ENGLISH 12

1. Vocab list for test that will be on Friday
2. I AM THE CHEESE
-read ch 27 aloud
-read some of ch 28 aloud....you do silent reading to finish ch 28 AND ch 29 for Wednesday
-There will be a quiz, so make sure you read! The class was given almost 20 minutes to get a head start on the reading so I hope folks took advantage of it

HONORS ENGLISH

1. Vocab quiz today
2. OWL writing sheet review (further, affect, whose, etc)
3. Writing unit on argumentation
-share/read aloud/discuss topic sentences of "TV" prompts
-swap papers and examine for good intro with backstory, etc
-due next class: Look at your TV paragraph...imagine that you are going to write a full paper on this topic....craft an excellent intro paragraph to this paper (imaginary paper...you arent really writing it!) complete with backstory, general info, thesis statement, etc.
-give class a list of argumentative prompts from which to choose....go over list....I gave no due date for this yet...we will talk about it on Wednesday

ORANGE DAY

HONORS
1. Vocab test
2. What I learned from TV
-go over topic sentences
-read some aloud
3. ROck and Roll.......

FRESHMEN ENGLISH
1. Grades are awful right now...look at IC and check....
2.LITTLE TREE
-share and present government intrusion projects
-read "churchgoing" and "Mr Wine" for next class
3. Vocab
-google image search review
-test will be on Tuesday!!

BLACK DAY

ENGLISH 12
1. OWLs
-using photocopied OWL newspaper packets, go through and find the errors and misplaced modifiers and general awkwardness that exists
-pick at least three of the errors and rewrite them so they read less awkward!
2. I AM THE CHEESE
-quickly go over ch 23 and 24 ....a lot of you did not give me the classwork from last time....get it to me so you GET THE GRADE YOU DESERVE!!!
-I gave you the option to do #6 on that sheet....give it to me next time for an extra credit test grade
-begin reading 25 together....finish this AND ch 26 for next class....we will have a quiz on this and we will be writing!

HONORS
1. Same as orange day....please remember to prepare for your vocab quiz for Monday......thanks.

ORANGE DAY

HONORS
1. Writing
-OWL newspaper packet....look for writing problems with coherency
-teach and go over intro paragraphs, focusing on backstory
-read examples of good backstory in intro paragraphs
-collect "what I learned from TV" but I WILL NOT grade this yet....next time we will do some revision processes with intro paragraphs...we will use these papers
2. Vocabulary test will be next class

COLLEGE PREP 9
1. Little Tree
-notes/study guide to go over quickly on "Willow John"
-introduce "government intrusion" project (if you were absent, come see me and get the info!)
-work in library on research....remember that I want you to a) use at least one book b)summarize the terms you pick c) provide your opinion on the matter.....this project will be due on Friday....please have it typed
2. Vocab
-test will be on TUESDAY now, not Friday...

BLACK DAY

ENGLISH 12
1. LOCKDOWN practice that lasted until 825
2 I AM THE CHEESE
-government intrusion projects are due
-read chapter 23&24--we began it together--
-do worksheet and writing questions during class, and hand in what you have before you leave
-be sure to read through ch 24...expect a quiz on Thursday!

HONORS
1. With the exception of the OWL practice sheet, you had the same plan as the orange day class

ORANGE DAY

HONORS
1.. Vocab-new words for a test to be given on FRIDAY
2. Writing
-notes and discussion on transitional words and how to integrate them into your writing
-Due for next class: A one page "paragraph" response to the idea "what I learned from TV." Pay VERY CLOSE attention to crafting a) a strong topic sentence b) coherent supporting sentences c) AT LEAST five underlined transitional words/phrases....even if you have to exaggerate them
-OWL worksheet on effect/affect, whose/who's etc....to keep our minds sharp....

FRESHMEN
-Vocab-new words for Friday's test
2. Little Tree
-read together, starting with the chapter "A night on the mountain." Read the rest in class, taking notes on examples/passages of Little Tree and Grandpa's "naivete." Hand these notes in before leaving
-leave your quote/philosophy essays on my desk before you leave
-for next class, read THROUGH "Willow John." Always expect a quiz

ORANGE DAY

HONORS
1. Writing and FCA unit
-share notes on writing conference
-worksheets given on paragraph topic sentences, coherence, supporting details, etc.
-no homework...be prepared to write in class on Monday

CP9
1. Little Tree
-introduce "philsophy paper"
-share list of "faculty responses" to inspirational quotes, adages, sayings, etc.
-5 min freewrite to one of two possible quotes
-the assignment which is due Monday is this: Write about a quote that is meaningful, educational, inspirational, or important to you. This is an expository paper, so be sure to define, inform, explain, or describe what the quote means to you and how you relate to it. The Focus Correction Areas are TOPIC SENTENCE and TRANSITIONAL WORDS. This must be typed and at least a page long paragraph.
-Be sure to re-read THE SECRET OF RIDIN BIKES for Monday's class!