Essential Question: How does one find/preserve self-identity in the midst of oppression and despair? Course Syllabus
SEMESTER 2 (2018 - 2019)
Week 19 (Eagle Pride) Monday (6/10) Finals Schedule 1. Work on literary analysis essay (NO REDEMPTION WILL BE ACCEPTED; IF YOU DO NOT HAVE THE ESSAY READY TO TURN IN AT THE BEGINNING OF CLASS, IT WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED) Homework/Important Dates: 1. Cumulative Semester 2 Vocabulary Final: Tuesday, 6/11 2.Literary analysis essay: day of final 3. Summer reading for English 11 Honors: The Catcher in the Rye, by J.D. Salinger (homework packet - complete and turn in the first day of school)
Tuesday (6/11) Finals Schedule 1. Cumulative vocabulary final Homework/Important Dates: 1. Literary analysis essay: day of final 2. Summer reading for English 11 Honors: The Catcher in the Rye, by J.D. Salinger (homework packet - complete and turn in the first day of school)
Wednesday (6/12) Finals Schedule 1. No class Homework/Important Dates: 1. Literary analysis essay: day of final 2. Summer reading for English 11 Honors: The Catcher in the Rye, by J.D. Salinger (homework packet - complete and turn in the first day of school)
Thursday (6/13) Finals Schedule 1. Period 3 final Homework/Important Dates: 1. Literary analysis essay: day of final 2. Summer reading for English 11 Honors: The Catcher in the Rye, by J.D. Salinger (homework packet - complete and turn in the first day of school)
Friday (6/14) Finals Schedule 1. Period 5 final Homework/Important Dates: 1 .Literary analysis essay: day of final 2. Summer reading for English 11 Honors: The Catcher in the Rye, by J.D. Salinger (homework packet - complete and turn in the first day of school) ____________________________________________________ Week 18 (Eagle Pride) Monday (6/3) Finals Schedule 1. Review in-class essay (TED Talk) 2. Review literary research paper prompt(essay format) 3. The universal thesis Homework/Important Dates: 1. Research paper rough draft: Friday, 6/7 (must be printed in MLA format) 2. Cumulative Semester 2 Vocabulary Final: Tuesday, 6/11 3.Literary analysis essay: day of final
Tuesday (6/4) Finals Schedule 1. Work on research paper (outline format) Homework/Important Dates: 1. Research paper outline: Friday, 6/7 (must be printed in MLA format) 2. Cumulative Semester 2 Vocabulary Final: Tuesday, 6/11 3. Literary analysis essay: day of final
Wednesday (6/5) Finals Schedule 1. Sample MLA paper (formatting) 2. Template Typeover 3. How to cite The Odyssey and The Iliad (these are the hardcopies we used in class) Homework/Important Dates: 1. Research paper rough draft: Friday, 6/7 (must be printed in MLA format) 2. Cumulative Semester 2 Vocabulary Final: Tuesday, 6/11 3.Literary analysis essay: day of final
Thursday (6/6) Finals Schedule 1. The conclusion 2. Work on research paper Homework/Important Dates: 1. Research paper rough draft: Friday, 6/7 (must be printed in MLA format) 2. Cumulative Semester 2 Vocabulary Final: Tuesday, 6/11 3.Literary analysis essay: day of final
(6/7) Finals Schedule 1. Essay outline check and peer edit 2. Continue working on essay Homework/Important Dates: 1. Cumulative Semester 2 Vocabulary Final: Tuesday, 6/11 2. Literary analysis essay: day of final
Tuesday (5/28) Finals Schedule 1. Watch TED Talk and answer prompt (English department biannual assessment) Homework/Important Dates: 1. Make sure to be caught up with reading (end of "Spring") 2. Essay rewrite components due Thursday, 5/30
Wednesday (5/29) Finals Schedule 1. Read and annotate "Summer" of The Bluest Eye Homework/Important Dates: 1. Make sure to be caught up with reading (end of "Spring") 2. Essay rewrite components due Thursday, 5/30 3. Research paper due day of final
Thursday (5/30) Finals Schedule 1. Reading Quiz Homework/Important Dates: 1. Make sure to be caught up with reading (end of "Spring") 2. Research paper due day of final
Friday (5/31) Finals Schedule 1.Catch up with annotating and reading Homework/Important Dates: 1. Research paper due day of final _______________________________________________________________________ Week 16 (Eagle Pride) Monday (5/20) Finals Schedule 1. Return essays (ATofTC) 2. Review answers and corrections for ASP unit test Homework/Important Dates: 1. Complete reading in TBE through "Spring" (Due Wednesday, 5/22)
Tuesday (5/21) Finals Schedule 1. Complete test corrections for ASP unit test 2. Begin dissection of essay: the essay's job and introduction paragraph Homework/Important Dates: 1. Complete reading in TBE through "Spring" (Due Wednesday, 5/22)
Thursday (5/23) Finals Schedule 1. Discuss Cvejic's comments, pronouns and rewriting essay 2. Work on rewriting components of essay: outline Homework/Important Dates: 1. None
Friday (5/24) Finals Schedule 1. Continue improving necessary components of essay: outline Homework/Important Dates: 1. Complete rewrites for essay (due Tuesday, 5/28) __________________________________________ Week 15 (Eagle Pride) Monday (5/13) 1. Independently or with a partner, read and annotate to end of "Autumn" section (stop at "Winter) (Period 3 stopped reading at: "The other dolls, which were suppose to bring me great pleasure, succeeded in doing quite the opposite." Period 5 stopped reading at: "—a sound they said was the sweet and plaintive cry "Mama," but which sounded to me like the bleat of a dying lamb,...") Homework/Important Dates: 1. Complete reading
Tuesday (5/14) 1. Review "Autumn" 2. Introduce literary term paper Homework/Important Dates: 1. Catch up on reading (if necessary)
Wednesday (5/15) 1. DOL: Week 33 (Boxes 1-3) 2. Significant quotes in TBE (choose 5, analyze through lens of subject theme) Due at end of period. Homework/Important Dates: 1. None
Thursday (5/16) 1. DOL: Box 4 2.Read and annotate "Winter" in TBE (choose a subject theme as a focus and mark any passage/quote that evidences it as you read) Homework/Important Dates: 1. Complete reading
Friday (5/17) 1. DOL: Box 5 2. Discuss and analyze "Winter" of TBE 3. Share out quotes (based on subject themes) Homework/Important Dates: 1. None _____________________________________________________ Week 14 (Eagle Pride) Monday (5/6) 1. DOL: Week 32 (Box 1 & 2) 2. Journal #5: Given a person’s environment at birth, can we predetermine his future (especially if there is no intervention)? Give specific examples. 3. Read and annotate The Significance of the "Doll Test" and discuss the implications with a partner (take notes for both parts) Homework/Important Dates: 1.Complete DOL Weeks 29-31 2. Purchase, checkout, or download a copy of Toni Morrison's The Bluest Eye (Book check Friday, 5/10)
Tuesday (5/7) 1. Discuss Journal #5 and weaknesses of the doll test study 2. African American identity mini-project (due at end of period) Homework/Important Dates: 1.Complete DOL Weeks 29-31 2. Purchase, checkout, or download a copy of Toni Morrison's The Bluest Eye (Book check Friday, 5/10)
Wednesday (5/8) 1. DOL: Week 32 (Box 3) 2. Read and annotate Toni Morrison Biography (save file on iPad) 3. Journal #6: Consider our discussions about racial identity (the doll test), privilege and opportunity. After reading Morrison's biography and briefly examining the identity of an influential African American (yesterday's activity), explain any similarities, patterns, and differences you have discovered. Be specific and use examples in your response. (Due tomorrow, 5/9) Homework/Important Dates: 1.Complete Journals 5 and 6 (Due tomorrow, 5/9) 2. Complete DOL Weeks 29-31 3. Purchase, checkout, or download a copy of Toni Morrison's The Bluest Eye (Book check Friday, 5/10)
Thursday (5/9) 1. DOL: Week 32 (Box 4) 2. Collect printed picture Homework/Important Dates: 1.Complete DOL Weeks 29-31 2. Purchase, checkout, or download a copy of Toni Morrison's The Bluest Eye (Book check Friday, 5/10)
Friday (5/10) 1. DOL: Week 32 (Box 5) 2. Turn in DOL: Weeks 27-32) 3. Turn in Journals 5 and 6 4. Begin reading and annotating The Bluest Eye Homework/Important Dates: 1. None ________________________________________ Week 13 (Eagle Pride) Monday (4/29) 1. Continue group analysis questions Homework/Important Dates: 1. Study Vocabulary #5b (Test Friday, 5/2) 2. A Separate Peace unit test (Thursday, 5/1)
Tuesday (4/30) 1. Deno/conno: Vocabulary #5b (Test Friday, 5/2) 2. Continue group analysis Homework/Important Dates: 1. Study Vocabulary #5b (Test Friday, 5/3) 2. A Separate Peace unit test (Thursday, 5/1)
Wednesday (5/1) 1. Unit test review Homework/Important Dates: 1. Study Vocabulary #5b (Test Friday, 5/3) 2. A Separate Peace unit test (Thursday, 5/1)
Thursday (5/2) 1. A Separate Peace unit test Homework/Important Dates: 1. Study Vocabulary #5b (Test tomorrow, 5/3)
Friday (5/3) Assembly Schedule 1. DOL Homework/Important Dates: 1. _________________________________________ Week 12(Eagle Pride) Monday (4/22) 1. DOL: Complete Week 27 and 28 2. ASP Quotes/passages: with a partner, begin to analyze quotes from Chapters 1-5 Homework/Important Dates: 1. Read and annotate Chapters 6-8 of ASP (Reading Schedule) 2. DOL due tomorrow (4/23) 3. Registration (Junior year) due Thursday, 4/25 (to Ms. Cvejic)
Tuesday (4/23) 1. Continue project presentations 2. Review Chapters 6-8 Homework/Important Dates: 1. Read and annotate Chapters 9 & 10 of ASP (Reading Schedule) 2. Registration (Junior year) due Thursday, 4/25 (to Ms. Cvejic)
Wednesday (4/24) 1. Continue quote/passage analysis (ASP Quotes/passages). Begin working on Chapters 6 - 10. You should have the quotes/passages for Chapters 1-5 completed by tomorrow. Homework/Important Dates: 1. Read and annotate Chapters 11 & 12 of ASP (Reading Schedule) 2. Registration (Junior year) due tomorrow, 4/25 (to Ms. Cvejic)
Thursday (4/25) 1. Collect registration 2. Return paperwork 3. Return to Chapter 1: discuss the symbolism of the tree and stairs 4. Continue quote/passage analysis for Chapters 6 - 13 Homework/Important Dates: 1. Read and annotate Chapters 13 of ASP (Reading Schedule)
Friday (4/26) End of 12-week grading period 1. Discuss Chapter 13 of ASP 2. Begin group analysis (get as far as you can in class today; not homework) Homework/Important Dates: 1. Complete quote/passage analysis ASP Quotes/passages ___________________________________________ Week 11(Eagle Pride) Monday (4/15) 1. Continue working on group project (due Wednesday, 4/17) Homework/Important Dates: 1. Purchase, download, or check-out a copy of A Separate Peace, John Knowles (Book check Thursday, 4/18)
Tuesday (4/16) 1. Continue working on group project (due Wednesday, 4/17) Homework/Important Dates: 1. Purchase, download, or check-out a copy of A Separate Peace, John Knowles (Book check Thursday, 4/18)
Wednesday (4/17) 1. Counselors visit: junior registration Homework/Important Dates: 1. Purchase, download, or check-out a copy of A Separate Peace, John Knowles (Book check Thursday, 4/18) 2. Registration (Junior year) due Thursday, 4/25 (to Ms. Cvejic)
Thursday (4/18) Double Assembly Schedule 1. Book check 2. Projects due: begin presentations 3. Journal #4: Envy and jealousy. Explain your understanding of each term and an example of each from your personal experience. Lastly, does one term hold a more negative connotation than the other? Why? 4. Background for A Separate Peace; John Knowles Bio Homework/Important Dates: 1. Finish reading Knowles Bio (John Knowles Bio ) 2. Read and annotate Chapters 1-3 of ASP (Reading Schedule) 2. Registration (Junior year) due Thursday, 4/25 (to Ms. Cvejic)
Friday (4/19) 1. Continue project presentations 2. Review Chapters 1-3 Homework/Important Dates: 1. Read and annotate chapters 4 and 5 of ASP (Reading Schedule) 2. make sure to finish bio/historical background packet and Journal #4 2. Registration (Junior year) due Thursday, 4/25 (to Ms. Cvejic) ___________________________________________________________ Week 10(Eagle Pride) Monday (4/8) 1. Complete DOL: Box 1 of Week 27 2. Read and annotate Chapter 18 and 19 of Bless Me, Ultima Homework/Important Dates: 1. Finish reading
Tuesday (4/9) 1. Complete DOL: Box 2 of Week 27 2. Deno/Conno: Vocabulary #4b 3. Discuss Chapters 18 and 19 4. Introduce Bless Me, Ultima final group project (Due Wednesday, 4/17) Homework/Important Dates: 1. Read and annotate Chapter 20 and 21 of Bless Me, Ultima 2. Study Vocabulary #4b (Test Friday, 4/12) 3. Purchase, download, or check-out a copy of A Separate Peace, John Knowles (Book check Thursday, 4/18)
Wednesday (4/10) 1. Complete DOL: Box 3 of Week 27 2. Discuss Chapters 20 and 21 3. Work on final project Homework/Important Dates: 1. Read and annotate Chapter 22 of Bless Me, Ultima 2. Study Vocabulary #4b (Test Friday, 4/12) 3. Purchase, download, or check-out a copy of A Separate Peace, John Knowles (Book check Thursday, 4/18)
Thursday (4/11) 1. Review details of group project 2. Continue working on group project Homework/Important Dates: 1. Study Vocabulary #4b (Test tomorrow: Friday, 4/12) 2. Purchase, download, or check-out a copy of A Separate Peace, John Knowles (Book check Thursday, 4/18)
Friday (4/12) 1. Vocabulary #4b Test 2. Complete DOL: Box 4 and 5 of Week 27 (finish for homework) 3. Continue working on group project Homework/Important Dates: 1. Complete Box 4 and 5 (DOL Week 27) 2. Purchase, download, or check-out a copy of A Separate Peace, John Knowles (Book check Thursday, 4/18) _______________________________________________________ Week 9 (Eagle Pride) Monday (3/25) 1. Complete DOL: Box 1 of Week 26 2. Journal #3: After reading Chapter 18 from Dr. Foster’s How to Read Literature Like an English Professor, analyze the roll water plays thus far in the novel. Think about all forms of water in the story and its relationship to characters. Use direct evidence from novel to support your claim(s). 3. Read and annotate Chapter 15 of Bless Me, Ultima Homework/Important Dates: 1. Finish reading
Tuesday (3/26) 1. DOL: Box 2 of Week 26 2. Discuss Journal #3 3. Review Chapter 18 (symbolism of water) 4. Read and annotate Chapter 19 (symbolism of geography) Homework/Important Dates: 1. Finish reading and annotating Chapter 19 2. Catch up on reading
Wednesday (3/27) 1. DOL: Box 3 of Week 26 2. Discuss Chapter 19 3. Continue Group activity: Myths, Magic, Miracles (research topography of New Mexico and apply geography analysis from novel) Homework/Important Dates: 1. Read and annotate Chapters 16 and 17 of Bless Me, Ultima
Thursday (3/28) 1. DOL: Box 4 of Week 26 2. In groups: Tracking water and geography Homework/Important Dates: 1. None
Friday (3/29) Double Assembly Schedule 1. DOL: Box 5 of Week 26 2. Continue Tracking water and geography (in groups) Homework/Important Dates: 1. Complete Tracking water and geography (Due Monday, 4/8) _____________________________________________ Week 8 (Eagle Pride) Monday (3/18) 1. Deno/Conno: Vocabulary #3b 2. Journal #2: Explain the most significant characteristics of Antonio's identity. To get started, ask yourself what he struggles with, what he's curious about, who/what he identifies with). 3. Read and annotate Chapters 6 and 7 of Bless Me, Ultima Homework/Important Dates: 1. Finish reading and annotating Chapters 6 and 7 of Bless Me, Ultima 2. Study Vocabulary #3b (Test Friday, 3/22)
Tuesday (3/19) 1. Review Chapters 4-7 of Bless Me, Ultima 2. Group activity: Myths, Magic, Miracles Homework/Important Dates: 1. Read and annotate Chapters 8-10 2. Study Vocabulary #3b (Test Friday, 3/22)
Thursday (3/21) 1. Reading Quiz (Chapters 1-13) 2. Continue reading Homework/Important Dates: 1. Catch up on reading 2. Study Vocabulary #3b (Test Friday, 3/22)
Friday (3/22) 1. Vocabulary #3b Test 2. Read and annotate: Symbolism of Water Homework/Important Dates: 1. Read and annotate Chapter 14 of Bless Me, Ultima __________________________________________________ Week 7 (Eagle Pride) Monday (3/11) 1. ATofTC Prompt 2. Continue review for unit test Homework/Important Dates: 1. A Tale of Two Cities in-class essay (Tuesday, 3/12) 2. A Tale of Two Cities Unit Test (Wednesday, 3/13) 3. Check-out, purchase or download a copy of Bless Me, Ultima by Rudolfo Anaya (book check Friday, 3/15)
Tuesday (3/12) 1. In-class essay Homework/Important Dates: 1. A Tale of Two Cities Unit Test (Wednesday, 3/13) 2. Check-out, purchase or download a copy of Bless Me, Ultima by Rudolfo Anaya (book check Friday, 3/15)
Wednesday (3/13) 1.A Tale of Two Cities Unit Test Homework/Important Dates: 1. Check-out, purchase or download a copy of Bless Me, Ultima by Rudolfo Anaya (book check Friday, 3/15)
Thursday (3/14) 1. DOL: complete Weeks 24 and 25 (Due tomorrow) 2. Read and annotate: Introduction to Bless Me, Ultima: Anaya Biography 3. Read and annotate: Magic Realism Homework/Important Dates: 1. DOL: complete Weeks 24 and 25 2. Check-out, purchase or download a copy of Bless Me, Ultima by Rudolfo Anaya (book check Friday, 3/15)
Friday (3/15) 1. Collect DOL: Weeks 24 & 25 2. Book check 3. Begin reading and annotating Bless Me, Ultima Homework/Important Dates: 1. Read and annotate to end of Chapter Cinco (5) ________________________________________ Week 6 (Eagle Pride) Monday (3/4) 1. Continue watch ATofTC Homework/Important Dates: 1. A Tale of Two Cities in-class essay (Tuesday, 3/12) 2. A Tale of Two Cities Unit Test (Wednesday, 3/13)
Tuesday (3/5) 1. DOL 2. Finish watching ATofTC Homework/Important Dates: 1. A Tale of Two Cities in-class essay (Tuesday, 3/12) 2. A Tale of Two Cities Unit Test (Wednesday, 3/13)
Wednesday (3/6) 1. DOL 2. Begin review for ATofTC unit test: Study Guide Homework/Important Dates: 1. A Tale of Two Cities in-class essay (Tuesday, 3/12) 2. A Tale of Two Cities Unit Test (Wednesday, 3/13) 3. Check-out, purchase or download a copy of Bless Me, Ultima by Rudolfo Anaya (book check Friday, 3/15)
Thursday (3/7) Career Day (Special Schedule) 1. DOL 2. Continue review for ATofTC unit test: Study Guide Homework/Important Dates: 1. A Tale of Two Cities in-class essay (Tuesday, 3/12) 2. A Tale of Two Cities Unit Test (Wednesday, 3/13) 3. Check-out, purchase or download a copy of Bless Me, Ultima by Rudolfo Anaya (book check Friday, 3/15)
Friday (3/8) In-service (no students) Homework/Important Dates: 1. A Tale of Two Cities in-class essay (Tuesday, 3/12) 2. A Tale of Two Cities Unit Test (Wednesday, 3/13) 3. Check-out, purchase or download a copy of Bless Me, Ultima by Rudolfo Anaya (book check Friday, 3/15) _____________________________________ Week 5 (Eagle Pride) Monday (2/25) 1. DOL: finish Week 22 and complete box 1 for Week 23 2. Read and annotate Chapter 10 and 11 Homework/Important Dates: 1. Finish reading and annotating whatever you did not finish in class
Tuesday (2/26) 1. DOL 2. Review reading homework 3. Begin reading and annotating Chapters 12 Homework/Important Dates: 1. Finish reading and annotating Chapter 12 (reading breakdown)
Wednesday (2/20) 1. DOL (box 3) Week 22 2. Read and annotate summary for Chapter 2 (Book 3) 3. Read and annotate Chapter 3 (Book 3) Homework/Important Dates: 1. Study Vocabulary #2b (Quizlet) (Test Friday, 2/22)
Thursday (2/21) 1. DOL (box four) Week 22 2.With a partner, or in a group of no more than four, choose five quotes we have discussed/annotated thus far from A Tale of Two Cities. This must be done in Say/Mean/Mattter format. Use landscape orientation. This must be completed in black/dark blue pen and is due at the end of the period. Turn in one paper for the group; be sure to inlclude all names in the heading. Homework/Important Dates: 1. Study Vocabulary #2b (Quizlet) (Test tomorrow, 2/22)
Friday (2/22) 1. Vocabulary #2b Test 2. DOL 3. Review and discuss reading Homework/Important Dates: 1. Read and annotate summaries for Chapters 4-8 (Book 3) 2. Read and annotate Chapter 9 (Book 3) ___________________________________________________ Week 3 (Eagle Pride) Monday (2/11) Holiday
Tuesday (2/12) 1. Embracing Kindness and Gratitude (1 quote + 1 personal message = KINDNESS & GRATITUDE) - Due at end of period Homework/Important Dates: 1. Make sure you have followed the Reading Breakdown- - this is your time to catch up.
Wednesday (2/13) 1. Reading Quiz 2. Journal #1: Decide on the most significant event in the reading thus far. Provide a quote/passage to support support your response and analyze its importance in detail. You may discuss with a partner first. Due at end of period. Homework/Important Dates: 1. None
Thursday (2/14) 1. DOL 2. Review quiz and reading homework Homework/Important Dates: 1. Read and annotate Chapter 16 and read summaries for Chapters 17-19 (Book 2)
Friday (2/15) 1. Continue discussion and review of ATofTC Homework/Important Dates: 1. Read and annotate Chapter 20; read and annotate summaries for Chapters 21-24 (Book 2) _______________________________________ Week 2 (Eagle Pride) Monday (2/4) 1. Collect homework 2. Read and annotate Chapter 5 of ATofTC Homework/Important Dates: 1. None
Tuesday (2/5) 1. Read and annotate Chapter 6 of ATofTC Homework/Important Dates: 1. Finish reading and annotating Chapter 1 (Book the Second)
Wednesday (2/6) 1. DOL 2. Discuss end of Chapter 1 (Book 2) 3. Begin reading and annotating Chapters 2 and 3 (Book 2) Homework/Important Dates: 1. Finish reading and annotating to end of Chapter 3 (Book2) Reading Breakdown
Thursday (2/7) 1. DOL 2. Discuss Chapter 3 3. Read and annotate Chapters 4 and 5 Homework/Important Dates: 1. Finish reading and annotating Chapter 5 (Book 2) Reading Breakdown
Friday (2/8) 1. DOL 2. Read and annotate Chapter 6 summary 3. Read and annotate Chapter 7 (Book 2) Homework/Important Dates: 1. Read and annotate Chapter 8-12 summaries 2. Read and annotate Chapter 13 (Book 2) 3. Read and annotate summaries for Chapters 14 & 15 Reading Breakdown _______________________________________________________ Week 1 (Eagle Pride) Monday (1/28) 1. Watch Charles Dickens Biography (take notes) Homework/Important Dates: 1. Complete DOL Week 18 (all five sections) 2. Purchase, check-out or download a copy of A Tale of Two Cities, by Charles Dickens (Book check, Wed., 1/30)
Tuesday (1/29) 1. Career Day survey 2. D.O.L 3. Return all paperwork 4. Denotation/Connotation: Vocabulary #1b (Quizlet) (Test Friday, 2/1) 5. Review and discuss Dickens biography (finish biography w/Period 5) Homework/Important Dates: 1. Purchase, check-out or download a copy of A Tale of Two Cities, by Charles Dickens (Book check, tomorrow: Wed., 1/30) 2. Study Vocabulary #1b (Quizlet) (Test Friday, 2/1)
Wednesday (1/30) 1. D.O.L 2. A Tale of Two Cities book check 3. ATofTC Historical Background (begin reading and annotating in class) 4. Begin reading and annotating ATofTC Homework/Important Dates: 1. Complete reading and annotating Historical Background (link above) 2. Study Vocabulary #1b (Quizlet) (Test Friday, 2/1)
Thursday (1/31) 1. DOL 2. Continue reading and annotating ATofTC (finish Chapter 3, Book 1) 3. Anaphora writing assignment: must be typed, printed, have an original title (not Anaphora Writing Assignment), and standard heading (Due Monday, 2/4) Homework/Important Dates: 1. Study Vocabulary #1b (Quizlet) (Test Friday, 2/1) 2. Anaphora writing assignment: must be typed, printed, have an original title (not Anaphora Writing Assignment) with standard heading (Due Monday, 2/4)
Friday (2/1) 1. Vocabulary #1b Test 2. DOL 3. Begin reading and annotating Chapter 4 of ATofTC Homework/Important Dates: 1. Finish reading and annotating Chapter 4 2. Anaphora writing assignment: must be typed, printed, have an original title (not Anaphora Writing Assignment) with standard heading (Due Monday, 2/4) _____________________________________________________________________ LAST WEEK OF SEMESTER 1 (ALL INFORMATION ABOVE THIS LINE IS SEMESTER 2) Week 18 (Eagle Pride) Monday (1/21) Holiday Tuesday (1/22) 1. Vocabulary Final Homework/Important Dates: 1. Study for final (Period 3: Thurs., 1/23; Per. 5: Fri., 1/24) 2. Journals 1-5 and DOL Weeks 13-17 due day of final 3. Purchase, check-out or download a copy of A Tale of Two Cities, by Charles Dickens (Book check, Wed., 1/30) Wednesday (1/23) Period 1 and 2 Finals
Thursday (1/24) Period 3 and 4 Finals 1. Turn in D.O.L Weeks 13-17 and Journals 1-5 2. Period 3 Final Homework/Important Dates: 1. Purchase, check-out or download a copy of A Tale of Two Cities, by Charles Dickens (Book check, Wed., 1/30)
Friday (1/25) Period 5 and 6 Finals 1. Turn in D.O.L Weeks 13-17 and Journals 1-5 2. Period 5 Final Homework/Important Dates: 1. Purchase, check-out or download a copy of A Tale of Two Cities, by Charles Dickens (Book check, Wed., 1/30) ___________________________________________________ Week 17 (Eagle Pride) Monday (1/4) 1. Finish reading and annotating Act III of Julius Caesar Homework/Important Dates: 1. Complete reading assignment 2. Study for cumulative vocabulary final (Quizlet), Tuesday (1/22)
Tuesday (1/15) 1. D.O.L 2. Discuss Act III 2. Ethos, Pathos, & Logos: "Three Ways to Persuade" Homework/Important Dates: 1. Study for cumulative vocabulary final (Quizlet), Tuesday (1/22)
Wednesday (1/16) 1. D.O.L. 2. With a partner, begin rhetorical analysis of Antony's speech Homework/Important Dates: 1. Read and annotate summaries for Acts IV and V 2. Complete rhetorical analysis of Antony's speech 3. Study for cumulative vocabulary final (Quizlet), Tuesday (1/22)
Thursday (1/17) 1. Discuss significant events of Acts IV and V 2. Review Antony's speech 3.Julius Caesar Study Guide Homework/Important Dates: 1. Study for cumulative vocabulary final (Quizlet), Tuesday (1/22) 2. Study for final (Period 3: Thurs., 1/23; Per. 5: Fri., 1/24) 3. D.O.L and Journals due day of final (Period 3: Thurs., 1/23; Per. 5: Fri., 1/24) 3. Journals 1-5 and DOL Weeks 13-17 due day of final Friday (1/8) 1. Continue review for final: analysis practice Homework/Important Dates: 1. Study for cumulative vocabulary final (Quizlet), Tuesday (1/22) 2. Study for final (Period 3: Thurs., 1/23; Per. 5: Fri., 1/24) 3. Journals 1-5 and DOL Weeks 13-17 due day of final _____________________________________________________ Week 16 (Eagle Pride) Monday (1/7) 1. Return paperwork 2. Discuss finals week 3. Dear 2019... (Must be one page minimum, in pen, in letter format (date, salutation, closing, and signature) Homework/Important Dates: 1. Make sure to complete Journal #5 (1 page minimum, single-spaced, black/blue pen) is complete (assigned on 12/20) 2. Begin studying vocabulary for cumulative vocabulary final
Tuesday (1/8) 1. D.O.L 2. Continue reading and annotating Julius Caesar Homework/Important Dates: 1. Finish Week 15 D.O.L 2. Begin studying vocabulary for cumulative vocabulary final
Wednesday (1/9) 1. Correct DOL Week 15 2. Continue reading and annotating JC (Begin w/Act II) Homework/Important Dates: 1. Begin studying vocabulary for cumulative vocabulary final
Thursday (1/10) 1. Counselor Visit (spring registration) Homework/Important Dates: 1. Begin studying vocabulary for cumulative vocabulary final
Friday (1/11) 1. D.O.L 2. Continue reading and annotating Julius Caesar Homework/Important Dates: 1. Begin studying vocabulary for cumulative vocabulary final ______________________________________________________________________ Week 15 (Eagle Pride) Monday (12/17) Announcement: Vocabulary #6a Test postponed until tomorrow 1. Read and annotate Julius Caesar biography (due Thursday, 12/20) 2. Iliad/Odyssey in-class essay: Begin formulating thesis statement and searching for evidence to support your claim. You will be allowed to bring in your thesis statement and four pieces of evidence on the day of the essay (nothing else: no notes, not analysis, no reminders, no footnotes, no markings in the margins. Nothing.). Remember to start by reading the prompt again before formulating a thesis; dissect using DO/WHAT method. (How to cite evidence from Iliad/Odyssey) Homework/Important Dates: 1. Study Vocabulary #6a (Quizlet) (Test tomorrow, 12/18) 2. Checkout, purchase, or download a copy of Julius Caesar by Shakespeare (best version to get is NO FEAR Shakespeare) (Book check Thursday, 12/20) 3. Read and annotate Julius Caesar biography (due Thursday, 12/20)
Tuesday (12/18) 1. Vocabulary #6a Test 2. Review/discuss in-class essay preparation and requirements; (How to cite evidence) (in-class essay tomorrow, 12/19) Homework/Important Dates: 1. Prepare one-page evidence document for in-class essay 2. Checkout, purchase, or download a copy of Julius Caesar by Shakespeare (best version to get is NO FEAR Shakespeare) (Book check Thursday, 12/20) 3. Read and annotate Julius Caesar biography (due Thursday, 12/20)
Wednesday (12/19) 1. In-class essay Homework/Important Dates: 1. Checkout, purchase, or download a copy of Julius Caesar by Shakespeare (best version to get is NO FEAR Shakespeare) (Book check tomorrow, 12/20) 2.Read and annotate Julius Caesar biography (due Thursday, 12/20)
Thursday (12/20) 1. Book check 2. Review JC biography 3. Begin reading and annotating JC (resources: Characters and Ethos/Pathos/Logos) Homework/Important Dates: 1. Respond to Journal #5 (1 page minimum, single-spaced, black/blue pen)
Friday (12/21) 1. Continue reading and annotating Julius Caesar Homework/Important Dates: 1. None _______________________________________________________________ Week 14 (Eagle Pride) Monday (12/10) 1. Collect essays 2. Deno/conno for Vocabulary #6a (Quizlet) 3. Review & discuss “A Practical Guide to The Hero with a Thousand Faces” 4. Hero's Journey Movie Analysis (samples) (template); choose a movie to analyze (it may not be a Disney, Pixar or Dreamworks movie) (Due tomorrow) Homework/Important Dates: 1. Complete hero's journey for movie 2. Study Vocabulary #6a (Quizlet) (Test Friday, 12/14)
Tuesday (12/11) 1. Part II: Complete Hero's Journey and Movie Analysis (email to Ms. Cvejic; due by midnight tonight) Homework/Important Dates: 1. Email completed Hero's Journey & Movie Analysis (due by midnight) 2. Study Vocabulary #6a (Quizlet) (Test Friday, 12/14)
Wednesday (12/12) 1. Optimist Club Essay Contest 2. D.O.L Week 13 (all five days) 3. Review universal thesis statements and rewrite Homework/Important Dates: 1. Complete D.O.L Week 13 2. Study Vocabulary #6a (Quizlet) (Test Friday, 12/14)
Thursday (12/13) 1. Correct D.O.L Week 13 and begin Week 14 2. Iliad/Odyssey Essay Prompt 3. Dissecting the prompt Homework/Important Dates: 1. Study Vocabulary #6a (Quizlet) (postponed to Monday, 12/17)
Friday (12/14) 1. D.O.L Week 14 2. Continue dissecting prompt Homework/Important Dates: 1.Study Vocabulary #6a (Quizlet) (postponed until Monday, 12/17) 2. Checkout, purchase, or download a copy of Julius Caesar by Shakespeare (best version to get is NO FEAR Shakespeare) (Book check Wednesday, 12/19) ______________________________________________________________ Week 13 (Eagle Pride) Monday (12/3) 1. Collect homework 2. Complete D.O.L for Weeks 11 and 12 (Due tomorrow) 3. Read and annotate “A Practical Guide to The Hero with a Thousand Faces” Homework/Important Dates: 1. Finish reading and annotating “A Practical Guide to The Hero with a Thousand Faces” if did not complete in class 2. D.O.L: make sure to have Weeks 1-12 complete
Tuesday (12/4) 1. Collect D.O.L Weeks 1-12 2. Return essays and review (begin w/prompt, then review thesis-TS-CM alignment) 3. Create account on turnitin.com 4. Begin rewriting process for Night essay (this must be submitted to Turnitin and printed) Monday, 12/10 Homework/Important Dates: 1. Rewrite Night essay (this must be submitted to Turnitin Sunday evening, and printed; I am collecting a hard copy on Monday, 12/10)
Wednesday (12/5) 1. Grammar quiz 2. Review requirements for Night essay rewrite 3. Work on essay Homework/Important Dates: 1. Continue editing Night essay (submit to Turnitin Sunday evening; print a hard copy, attach to original essay, due Monday, 12/10)
Thursday (12/6) 1. The Thesis Statement 2. Work on essay Homework/Important Dates: 1. Continue editing Night essay (submit to Turnitin Sunday evening; print a hard copy, attach to original essay, due Monday, 12/10) Friday (12/7) 1. Work on essay Homework/Important Dates: 1. Continue editing Night essay (submit to Turnitin Sunday evening; print a hard copy, attach to original essay, due Monday, 12/10) ____________________________________________________________ Week 12 (Eagle Pride) Monday (11/26) Early Dismissal 1. Continue: O Brother, Where Art Thou? (take notes—track the protagonist's odyssey) Homework/Important Dates: 1. Study Vocabulary #5a ( Quizlet )(Test Friday, 11/30)
Tuesday (11/27) 1. Finish O Brother, Where Art Thou? (take notes—track the protagonist's odyssey) Homework/Important Dates: 1. Study Vocabulary #5a ( Quizlet )(Test Friday, 11/30)
Thursday (11/29) 1. Quote analysis: Say/Mean/Matter handout (Rubric) 2. Practice Say/Mean/Matter (Student Sample) Homework/Important Dates: 1. Complete S/M/M analysis for one Odyssey quote 2. Study Vocabulary #5a on Quizlet (Test Friday, 11/30)
Friday (11/30) End of 12-week Grading Period 1. Say/Mean/Matter peer review 2. Continue S/M/M analysis (choose second quote) Homework/Important Dates: 1. Type (must be typed) your two chosen quotes using S/M/M format and print; make sure to include the standard heading (Due Monday, 12/3)
____________________________________________________________ Week 11 (Eagle Pride) Monday (11/12) HOLIDAY Tuesday (11/13) 1. Collect signed programs for Extra Credit 2. DOL: Complete Week 10 and first two boxes of Week 11 3. Read and annotate Books 22 and 23 of the Odyssey Homework/Important Dates: 1. Complete reading if you did not finish in class 2. Review Vocabulary #5a on Quizlet
Wednesday (11/14) 1. Reading Quiz (Books 21-23) Homework/Important Dates: 1. DOL: complete box three for Week 11 2. Read and annotate summary for Book 24 2. Study Vocabulary #5a (Quizlet) (Test Friday, 11/30)
Thursday (11/15) 1. Review Books 21-24 2. Significant quote/passage scavenger hunt and analysis: Look for evidence that captures: characterization, powerful imagery, motif(s), symbolism, and or subject themes. You are required to find two quotes/passages from each book that you were required to read: 1, 5, 9, 16, 21, 22, and 23 (14 total). USE THIS FORMAT Homework/Important Dates: 1. Complete quote/passage scavenger hunt and analysis (Due tomorrow, 11/16) 2. Study Vocabulary #5a (Quizlet) (Test Friday, 11/30)
Friday (11/16) 1. Review steps of Odysseus' Odyssey 2. Epic Characteristics 3. O Brother, Where Art Thou? Notes: track the protagonist's odyssey. Homework/Important Dates: 1. Study Vocabulary #5a (Quizlet) (Test Friday, 11/30) ________________________________________ Week 10 (Eagle Pride) Monday (11/5) 1. Vocabulary #4a Test 2. Correct grammar homework 3. Review Book 1 of the Odyssey Homework/Important Dates: 1. Read and annotate Summaries for Books 2 - 4 (Summaries) 2. Read and annotate Book 5 3. Complete DOL, Week 9
Tuesday (11/6) 1. DOL 2. Review Book 2-4 summaries and Book 5 3. Begin reading and annotating Book 6 summary Homework/Important Dates: 1. Read and annotate Summaries for Books 6, 7, and 8 2. Read and annotate Book 9 (Summaries)
Wednesday (11/7) 1. DOL 2. Review Summaries for Books 6, 7, and 8; Review Book 9 3. Begin reading and annotating homework Homework/Important Dates: 1. Read and annotate Summaries for Books 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, and 15 (Summaries)
Thursday (11/8) 1. DOL 2. Review summaries 3. Begin reading and annotating Book 16 Homework/Important Dates: 1. Finish reading and annotating Book 16 and read and annotate summaries for Books 17-20 2. Extra Credit Opportunity: If you attend ESHS's production of The Brother's Grimm Spectaculathon, you will earn 15 extra credit points. You must attend the play, and get your program signed by Mr. Sidwell at the end of the show. You then turn in your playbill to me. Show times: 11/8 and 11/9 at 7 PM; 11/10 at 2 PM and 7 PM.
Friday (11/9) 1. DOL 2. Review reading homework 3. Read and annotate Book 21 Homework/Important Dates: 1. Complete reading and annotation for Book 21 is did not complete in class 2. Extra Credit Opportunity: If you attend ESHS's production of The Brother's Grimm Spectaculathon, you will earn 15 extra credit points. You must attend the play, and get your program signed by Mr. Sidwell at the end of the show. You then turn in your playbill to me. Show times: 11/8 and 11/9 at 7 PM; 11/10 at 2 PM and 7 PM. ___________________________________________ Week 9 (Eagle Pride) Monday (10/29) 1. Complete reviewing "The Aftermath of the Iliad 2. Group Test Homework/Important Dates: 1. None
Tuesday (10/30) 1. Deno/conno: Vocabulary #4a (Quizlet) 2.Vocabulary activity Homework/Important Dates: 1. Complete Week 8 of DOL 2. Finish vocabulary activity if you did not complete it in class 3. Study Vocabulary #4a (Quizlet) (Test Friday, 11/2)
Wednesday (10/31) 1. DOL 2. Begin reading and annotating the Odyssey Homework/Important Dates: 1. Read and annotate Rules for Pronoun Agreement and complete Exercise 1 (make sure save this in your Grammar file on iPad) (Due Friday, 11/2) 2. Study Vocabulary #4a (Quizlet) (Test Friday, 11/2)
Friday (11/2) 1. Vocabulary #4a Test Postponed until Monday 2. Read and annotate the remainder of Book 1 of the Odyssey. It is highly recommended that you work with a partner. Homework/Important Dates: 1. Complete reading and annotating Book 1 if you did not finish in class. 2. Study Vocabulary #4a (Quizlet) (Test Monday, 11/5) 3. Grammar Ex. 1 (Wednesday night's homework) should be complete. We will grade it on Monday (11/5) ___________________________________________________ Week 8 (Eagle Pride) Monday (10/22) 1. Collect Reflections essay (extra credit) 2. DOL 3. Continue reading and annotating the Iliad Homework/Important Dates: 1. None
Tuesday (10/23) 1. Continue reading and annotating Book 1 of the Iliad Homework/Important Dates: 1. Finish annotating and reading Book 1 of the Iliad
Wednesday (10/24) 1. Write a bulleted summary of the most significant plot points from Book 1 of the Iliad (one summary per group). Once complete, write a paragraph explaining the focus of this particular book. In other words, what should the reader takeaway (learn or understand) after reading Book 1? Be as detailed as possible and make sure to consider identity. This piece should be at least 15 sentences in length. Due at end of period. Homework/Important Dates: 1. Read and annotate summaries for Books 2 - 21
Thursday (10/25) 1. Review summaries for Books 2 - 21 of the Iliad 1. Begin reading and annotating Book 22 of the Iliad Homework/Important Dates: 1. Catch up on reading if you're behind.
Friday (10/26) 1. Continue reading and annotating Book 22 of the Iliad Homework/Important Dates: 1. Finish reading and annotating Book 22 of the Iliad 2. Read and annotate Summaries for Books 23 and 24 of the Iliad 3. Read and annotate "The Aftermath of the Iliad"
___________________________________________________ Week 7 (Eagle Pride) Monday (10/15) 1. Discuss English Department Writing Assessment 2. Group Myth Presentations Homework/Important Dates: 1. Extra credit anyone? Earn 20 extra credit points by submitting a written entry for PTA's Reflections contest: Entry Form (Due to Ms. Cvejic no later than Monday, October 22nd, 2018)
Tuesday (10/16) 1. Writing Assessment Homework/Important Dates: 1. Extra credit anyone? Earn 20 extra credit points by submitting a written entry for PTA's Reflections contest: Entry Form (Due to Ms. Cvejic no later than Monday, October 22nd, 2018)
Wednesday (10/17) 1. DOL: Complete Week 7 2. Journal #4: Even though we have one or two more groups to present their world myth project, reflect on your assigned story and the connections you noticed between it and other groups' stories: motifs/patterns, similar imagery, and themes. What can you deduce from these similarities? (Think about identity: values, traditions, ideals, fears, etc...)
Grammar is always more fun with a partner—feel free to enjoy the following with a peer: 3. Read and annotate: Fun with Hyphens 4. Complete handout: Hyphen Exercises (Due tomorrow) Homework/Important Dates: 1. Extra credit anyone? Earn 20 extra credit points by submitting a written entry for PTA's Reflections contest: Entry Form (Due to Ms. Cvejic no later than Monday, October 22nd, 2018)
Thursday (10/18) *The Great ShakeOut Naviance login 1. Counselor visit Homework/Important Dates 1. Extra credit anyone? Earn 20 extra credit points by submitting a written entry for PTA's Reflections contest: Entry Form (Due to Ms. Cvejic no later than Monday, October 22nd, 2018)
Friday (10/19) Naviance login 1. Finish group presentations 2. Postmortem: world myth mini project Homework/Important Dates: 1. Extra credit anyone? Earn 20 extra credit points by submitting a written entry for PTA's Reflections contest: Entry Form (Due to Ms. Cvejic no later than Monday, October 22nd, 2018)
________________________________________________________ Week 6 (Eagle Pride) Monday (10/8) *Early Dismissal 1. D.O.L 2. The Epic of Gilgamesh (take notes) Homework/Important Dates: 1. Extra credit anyone? Earn 20 extra credit points by submitting a written entry for PTA's Reflections contest: Entry Form (Due to Ms. Cvejic no later than October 22nd, 2018)
Tuesday (10/9) 1. Finish the Epic of Gilgamesh (take notes) 2. Assign myth groups Homework/Important Dates: 1. Extra credit anyone? Earn 20 extra credit points by submitting a written entry for PTA's Reflections contest: Entry Form (Due to Ms. Cvejic no later than October 22nd, 2018)
Wednesday (10/10) 1. DOL 2. Elements of a Tragedy and its Hero 3. Work in myth groups (Due Monday, September 15th) Homework/Important Dates: 1. Group myth project (Due Monday, September 15th) 2. Extra credit anyone? Earn 20 extra credit points by submitting a written entry for PTA's Reflections contest: Entry Form (Due to Ms. Cvejic no later than October 22nd, 2018)
Thursday (10/11) 1. DOL 2. Group myth project (Due Monday, September 15th) Reminder: make sure to read and annotate Elements of a Tragedy and its Hero Homework/Important Dates: 1. Extra credit anyone? Earn 20 extra credit points by submitting a written entry for PTA's Reflections contest: Entry Form (Due to Ms. Cvejic no later than October 22nd, 2018)
Friday (10/12) 1. Work on group myth project (Due Monday, 10/15) Homework/Important Dates: 1. Complete group myth project, if did not complete in class (Due Monday, 10/15) 2. Extra credit anyone? Earn 20 extra credit points by submitting a written entry for PTA's Reflections contest: Entry Form (Due to Ms. Cvejic no later than October 22nd, 2018) __________________________________________________ Week 5 (Eagle Pride) Monday (10/1) 1. Individually, or with a partner, read and annotate Homer's Biography and Homeric Society Homework/Important Dates: 1. None
Tuesday (10/2) 1. D.O.L 2. Deno/Conno: Vocabulary #3a (Quizlet) 3. Present group myth Homework/Important Dates: 1. Study Vocabulary #3a (Quizlet)(Test Friday, 10/5) 2. If you're interested in some extra practice: Vocabulary #3a Worksheet
Wednesday (10/3) 1. Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept. 15-October 15): If you come from Hispanic descent email [email protected] by October 4th to get a place on our campus' World Map. Include your full name and country of origin. 2. D.O.L 2. Finish group myths 3. Review Night unit test Homework/Important Dates: 1. Study Vocabulary #3a (Quizlet)(Test Friday, 10/5) 2. If you're interested in some extra practice: Vocabulary #3a Worksheet 3. Extra credit anyone? Earn 20 extra credit points by submitting a written entry for PTA's Reflections contest: Entry Form (Due to Ms. Cvejic no later than October 22nd, 2018)
Thursday (10/4) 1. Homework/Important Dates: 1. Study Vocabulary #3a (Quizlet)(Test Friday, 10/5) 2. If you're interested in some extra practice: Vocabulary #3a Worksheet 3. Extra credit anyone? Earn 20 extra credit points by submitting a written entry for PTA's Reflections contest: Entry Form (Due to Ms. Cvejic no later than October 22nd, 2018) Friday (10/5) 1. Vocabulary #3a Test 2. D.O.L 3. Read, in its entirety, and annotate Preface & Intro. from World Mythology, by Donna Rosenberg Homework/Important Dates: 1. Complete reading, in its entirety, and annotation of Preface & Intro. from World Mythology 2. Extra credit anyone? Earn 20 extra credit points by submitting a written entry for PTA's Reflections contest: Entry Form (Due to Ms. Cvejic no later than October 22nd, 2018) _______________________________________ Week 4 (Eagle Pride) Monday (9/24) 1. Homework check 2. D.O.L 3. Review and peer edit: Thesis-TS alignment (You must get 5 peer edits w/commentary to review your work; please sign your name next to your commentary) Homework/Important Dates: 1. Rewrite Thesis-TS (a second time, on same document as original re-write and peer edits); print and turn in tomorrow
Wednesday (9/26) 1. D.O.L 2. Journal #3: How would you define mythology and its purpose? Explain your experience with this genre and your general feelings towards it. 4. Introduction to Mythology: TED Talk "East vs. West —the myths that mystify" (take notes) Homework/Important Dates: 1. Read and annotate "What is Mythology?"
Thursday (9/27) *Picture retake/make-up day: Period 2, A-G; Period 3: H-N; Snack: any student; Period 4: O-T; Period 5: U-Z 1. D.O.L 2. With a partner, make as many connections as possible with last night's article and yesterday's TED Talk; take notes and use direct evidence from both pieces 3. Research one myth from anywhere in the world, besides Greek/Roman myth (take notes; be prepared to tell share the story with the class) Homework/Important Dates: 1. None
Friday (9/27) 1. D.O.L 2. Myth and Identity Mini-group Project (be prepared to present on Monday) Homework/Important Dates: 1. Complete project if necessary __________________________________________________________ Week 3 (Eagle Pride) Monday (9/17) Early Dismissal 1. Collect homework 2. Return timed essays (Timed Writing Structure and Writing Log) 3. Deno/Conno: Vocabulary #2a (Quizlet) 4. D.O.L (Daily Oral Language) Homework/Important Dates: 1. D.O.L: complete Weeks 1-3 2. Night Unit Test (Wednesday, 9/19) (Study Guide) 3. Study Vocabulary #2a (Test Friday, 9/21)(Quizlet) Tuesday (9/18) 1. D.O.L: Weeks 1-3 Corrections 2. Review NightStudy Guide and quotes/passages Homework/Important Dates: 1. Review/study for Night unit test 2. Study Vocabulary #2a (Test Friday, 9/21)(Quizlet)
Wednesday (9/19) 1. Night unit test Homework/Important Dates: 1. Study Vocabulary #2a (Test Friday, 9/21)(Quizlet)
Thursday (9/20) 1. Deconstructing The Book Thief essay: outline 2. Essay Coherency Homework/Important Dates: 1. Study Vocabulary #2a (Test Friday, 9/21)(Quizlet)
Friday (9/21) 1. Vocabulary #2a Test 2. Topic Sentence practice 3. Continue Thesis-TS rewrite (Student Sample 1/ Student Sample 2) Homework/Important Dates: 1. Re-written thesis and Topic Sentences (for The Book Thief essay) _________________________________________________ Week 2 (Eagle Pride) Monday (9/10) 1. Journal #1 2. Using your theme handout (from Friday: Theme vs. Thematic Statement), begin analyzing quotes from Night through the lense of subject themes. What bigger, universal ideas are represented (focus on abstract nouns only; no thematic statements yet). 3. Binder check Homework/Important Dates: 1. Complete Learning Style Inventory 2. No reading homework tonight. Use your time wisely...maybe catch up on the reading if you're a passenger aboard the "SS I-Didn't-Read"?
Tuesday (9/11) 1. Distribute Literary Terms packet 2. Discuss Journal #1 3. Collect Learning Survey results 4. Continue passage and quote analysis for Night Homework/Important Dates: 1. Read and annotate Sections 8 and 9 of Night
Wednesday (9/12) 1. Return Vocabulary #1a tests 2. Return and discuss Learning Style results 3. Review Sections 8 and 9 of Night 4. Continue passage and quote analysis for Night Homework/Important Dates: 1. Read and annotate NY Times article: "The Story of Night" 2. Read and annotate Wiesel's Nobel lecture
Friday (9/14) Double Assembly Schedule 1. Return paperwork 2. Share Journal #2 3. Night Form Poem assignment (due Monday, September 17th): must be typed and printed. Homework/Important Dates: 1. Night Form Poem assignment (due Monday, September 17th): must be typed and printed. _______________________________________________________ Week 1 (Eagle Pride) Monday (9/3) No School Tuesday (9/4) 1. Collect syllabus signature page 2. Night book check 3. Denotation & connotation: Vocabulary #1a(Quizlet) 4. Download background terms/vocabulary for Nightand Wiesel's biography 5. Begin reading and annotating Night Homework/Important Dates: 1. Read and annotate background terms/vocabulary for Night and Wiesel's biography (due tomorrow) 2. Finish reading and annotating Part 1 of Night (due tomorrow) 3.. Study Vocabulary #1a Test (Friday, 9/7) (Quizlet) 4. Binder check (Monday, Sept. 10th)
Wednesday (9/5) 1. Pair Share: After reading Wiesel's brief biography and the first section of his memoir, what/who does he identify with most strongly? In other words, what ideals and principles does he hold dear? What role does Moishe the Beadle play in Section 1 and how does his roll change? 2. Quote analysis: Mark each quote from Section 1 in your book and analyze with a partner. Think about the significance/importance of each quote in relation to the plot, characters or both. Homework/Important Dates: 1. Read and annotate Sections 2 and 3 of Night 2. Write a sentence for 10 of the vocabulary words (from list #1a) of your choice. Remember, to always write in pen (black or blue), underline the vocabulary word, use context clues, and write legibly. Period 3, you were assigned this assignment yesterday. If you completed it, you can check it off your list—congratulations. 3. Study Vocabulary #1a Test (Friday, 9/7) (Quizlet) 4. Binder check (Monday, Sept. 10th)
Thursday (9/6) 1. Collect Vocabulary #1a sentences 2. Vocabulary #1a Worksheet (Practice) and Answer Key 3. Re-visit/discuss quotes 1 - 8 (Section 1) of Night 4. Read and annotate: Understanding How to Annotate Homework/Important Dates: 1. Read and annotate Section 4 of Night 2. Study Vocabulary #1a Test (Tomorrow, Friday, 9/7) (Quizlet) Practice: #1a Worksheet and Answer Key 3. Binder check (Monday, Sept. 10th)
Friday (9/7) 1. Vocabulary #1a Test 2. Read and annotate: Theme vs. Thematic Statement 3. Review/discuss Section 4 of Night 4. Quote/passage analysis (Say/Mean/Matter) Homework/Important Dates: 1. Read and annotate Sections 5, 6 and 7 of Night 2. Binder check (Monday, Sept. 10th) _______________________________________________________________________ Week 0 (Eagle Pride) Monday (8/27) No School Tuesday (8/28) No School Wednesday (8/29) 1. Welcome and introduction to Essential Question: How does one fine/preserve self-identity in the midst of oppression and despair? 2. General overview of course syllabus 3. Collaborative review of The Book Thief Announcement: Students without iPads (with last name A-L) go to library to library today at 12:50. Students without iPads (with last name M-Z) go to library tomorrow at 12:50 Homework/Important Dates: 1. Study for The Book Thief Unit Test (tomorrow) 2. The Book Thief In-class Essay (Friday, 8/31) 3. Purchase or check out a copy of Night, by Elie Wiesel (Due Tuesday, 9/4) 3. Syllabus signature page (Due Tuesday, 9/4)
Thursday (8/30) 1. The Book Thief Unit Test Announcement:Students without iPads (with last name M-Z) go to library today at 12:50 Homework/Important Dates: 1. Purchase or check out a copy of Night, by Elie Wiesel (Due Tuesday, 9/4)
Friday (8/31) Double Assembly 1. The Book Thief In-class Essay Homework/Important Dates: 1. Purchase or check out a copy of Night, by Elie Wiesel (Due Tuesday, 9/4)