Friday, September 15, 2006
PERIOD 1
1. Quiz Act 4 and To Be or Not To Be soliloquy
2. Finish discussing Claudius
HOMEWORK due Mon: Read Act 5 (Note Horatio's goodbye to Hamlet)
PERIOD 2
1. AR reading 10 mins and log
2. Review for quarter exam
PERIOD 3
1. AR reading 10 mins and log
2. Show me your thesis and outline for 7 points
3. Write 100 words for 5 points
HOMEWORK due Mon: Write 100 more words on Beowulf essay (total 200)
HOMEWORK due Mon: Learn the following 7 vocabulary words:
1) diction (n) the author's word choice
2) figurative (adj) using fanciful or imaginative comparisons
3) literal (adj) to the letter, exact, meaning exactly what is said
4) heathen (n) a person who doesn't believe in the accepted religion, a nonbeliever, a pagan; an uncivilized person
5) to spawn (v) to produce offspring; spawned=born
6) theme (n) the author's central message or main idea.
7) connotation (n) the feeling that a word expresses beyond its actual meaning, a personal meaning
PERIOD 4
1. AR reading 10 mins and log
2. Writing about Selection p10. Begin Prewriting and hand in
ABSENT 1
Atkins, K
Foster, D
Nobles, A
ABSENT 2
Williams, L
Woods, C
Flores, K
Tardy: Siatanuu, J
ABSENT 3
Acacio, S
Cruz, C
Ketchen, W
ABSENT 4
Domingo, J
Ignacia, J
Hollis, C
Nicks, M
Clark, P
Kimura, C
Witham, A
Friday, September 15, 2006
Thursday, September 14, 2006
Thursday, September 14, 2006
Thursday, September 14, 2006
PERIOD 2
1. AR reading 10 mins and log
2. Finish 4 kinds of writing (See Wed Sept 13)
PERIOD 4
1. AR reading 10 mins and log
2. Vocabulary Quiz 1-7
ABSENT 2
Stephenson, G
Tardy: Castillo, M
Tardy: Frederick, E
ABSENT 4
Domingo, J
Ignacia, J
Hollis, C
Nicks, M
Ramos, C
Rodriguez, J
Crisolo, M
PERIOD 2
1. AR reading 10 mins and log
2. Finish 4 kinds of writing (See Wed Sept 13)
PERIOD 4
1. AR reading 10 mins and log
2. Vocabulary Quiz 1-7
ABSENT 2
Stephenson, G
Tardy: Castillo, M
Tardy: Frederick, E
ABSENT 4
Domingo, J
Ignacia, J
Hollis, C
Nicks, M
Ramos, C
Rodriguez, J
Crisolo, M
Wednesday, September 13, 2006
Wednesday, September 13, 2006
Wednesday, September 13, 2006
PERIOD 1
1. Quiz Act 3
2. Quiz Bible 1-10
3. Discuss answers to Claudius handout
HOMEWORK due Fri: Read Act 4
HOMEWORK due Fri: Quiz on "To be or . . " soliloquy
PERIOD 3
1. AR reading 10 mins and log
2. Class discussion on questions 7-11 p30 and 4-11 p38.
3. Beowulf essay assignment sheet handed out
HOMEWORK due Fri: Select topic from choices 1&2 on assignment sheet. Write proposed thesis and outline with at least 2 subtopics, each having at least 2 supporting points of evidence. THESIS and I. A. B. II. A. B.
PERIOD 4
1. AR reading 10 mins and log & pass out books
2. Read WRITING ABOUT THE SELECTION and answer the questions as instructed in the PREWRITING section.
3. Bring your essay and completed Comment Sheet to get your college essay grade.
ABSENT 1
none
ABSENT 3
Santos, N
Tardy: Phan, K
ABSENT 4
Clark, P
Ignacia, J
Lutali, E
PERIOD 1
1. Quiz Act 3
2. Quiz Bible 1-10
3. Discuss answers to Claudius handout
HOMEWORK due Fri: Read Act 4
HOMEWORK due Fri: Quiz on "To be or . . " soliloquy
PERIOD 3
1. AR reading 10 mins and log
2. Class discussion on questions 7-11 p30 and 4-11 p38.
3. Beowulf essay assignment sheet handed out
HOMEWORK due Fri: Select topic from choices 1&2 on assignment sheet. Write proposed thesis and outline with at least 2 subtopics, each having at least 2 supporting points of evidence. THESIS and I. A. B. II. A. B.
PERIOD 4
1. AR reading 10 mins and log & pass out books
2. Read WRITING ABOUT THE SELECTION and answer the questions as instructed in the PREWRITING section.
3. Bring your essay and completed Comment Sheet to get your college essay grade.
ABSENT 1
none
ABSENT 3
Santos, N
Tardy: Phan, K
ABSENT 4
Clark, P
Ignacia, J
Lutali, E
Tuesday, September 12, 2006
Tuesday, September 12, 2006
Tuesday, September 12, 2006
PERIOD 1
1. SRF omitted for long bulletin
2. Quiz mythology 21-34
3. Discuss answers to Claudius handout
HOMEWORK due Wed: Read Act 3
HOMEWORK due Wed: Quiz Bible 1-10
HOMEWORK: Know what the "To be or not to be" soliloquy is saying.
PERIOD 2
1. AR reading 10 mins and log
2. Four kinds of writing: Write at least 30 words for each of the 4 kinds. In class assignment.
DESCRIPTIVE: Sensory experience. Example: The golden turkey served warm from the oven tasted juicy and buttery. sight, sound, smell, touch, and/or taste
NARRATIVE: What happened. Example: Dan was walking across the street when he saw his friend.
EXPOSITORY: "Exposes" the facts; explains. Example: Most four year colleges require students to take a college board exam, such as the SAT and the ACT.
PERSUASIVE: opinion and support. Example: Today is a good day in class. For example, no one is absent or upset. Also, students are smiling and finishing their work.
PERIOD 3
1. AR reading 10 mins and log
2. Get in groups to discuss questions7-11 p30 and 4-11 p38.
3. Hand in papers
HOMEWORK: Finish questions if you didn't already.
ABSENT 1
Jones, L
ABSENT 2
Francis, P S came in late
ABSENT 3
Acacio, S
Brisley, Z came in late
Elsenheimer, C school activity
Haraguchi, A
PERIOD 1
1. SRF omitted for long bulletin
2. Quiz mythology 21-34
3. Discuss answers to Claudius handout
HOMEWORK due Wed: Read Act 3
HOMEWORK due Wed: Quiz Bible 1-10
HOMEWORK: Know what the "To be or not to be" soliloquy is saying.
PERIOD 2
1. AR reading 10 mins and log
2. Four kinds of writing: Write at least 30 words for each of the 4 kinds. In class assignment.
DESCRIPTIVE: Sensory experience. Example: The golden turkey served warm from the oven tasted juicy and buttery. sight, sound, smell, touch, and/or taste
NARRATIVE: What happened. Example: Dan was walking across the street when he saw his friend.
EXPOSITORY: "Exposes" the facts; explains. Example: Most four year colleges require students to take a college board exam, such as the SAT and the ACT.
PERSUASIVE: opinion and support. Example: Today is a good day in class. For example, no one is absent or upset. Also, students are smiling and finishing their work.
PERIOD 3
1. AR reading 10 mins and log
2. Get in groups to discuss questions7-11 p30 and 4-11 p38.
3. Hand in papers
HOMEWORK: Finish questions if you didn't already.
ABSENT 1
Jones, L
ABSENT 2
Francis, P S came in late
ABSENT 3
Acacio, S
Brisley, Z came in late
Elsenheimer, C school activity
Haraguchi, A
Monday, September 11, 2006
Monday, September 11, 2006
Monday, September 11, 2006
PERIOD 1
1. SRF
2. Quiz Act 2 Hamlet
3. Read aloud
HOMEWORK due Tuesday: Answer questions on handout about Claudius.
HOMEWORK due Tuesday: Quiz mythology 21-34
HOMEWORK due Tuesday: Know what the "To be or not to be" soliloquy is saying.
PERIOD 2
1. AR reading 10 mins and log
2. Vocabulary quiz #1-7 after review
PERIOD 3
1. AR reading 10 mins and log
2. Go to library for AR books.
HOMEWORK due Tues: Answer questions 7-11 on p30 and qstns 4-11 on p38. Include key elements of the question in the answer.
PERIOD 4
1. AR reading 10 minutes. Fill out log sheet.
2. College essays returned. Fill out Comments sheet to get grade tomorrow.
ABSENT 1
Foster, D
ABSENT 2
Carlos, F
Francis, P S
Frederick, E
Orta, S
Tardy: Whatley, M
ABSENT 3
Bass, W
Haraguchi, A
Napper, B
Tardy: Acacio, S
ABSENT 4
Corpuz, C
Johannsdottir, S
Lutali, E
Rodriguez, J
PERIOD 1
1. SRF
2. Quiz Act 2 Hamlet
3. Read aloud
HOMEWORK due Tuesday: Answer questions on handout about Claudius.
HOMEWORK due Tuesday: Quiz mythology 21-34
HOMEWORK due Tuesday: Know what the "To be or not to be" soliloquy is saying.
PERIOD 2
1. AR reading 10 mins and log
2. Vocabulary quiz #1-7 after review
PERIOD 3
1. AR reading 10 mins and log
2. Go to library for AR books.
HOMEWORK due Tues: Answer questions 7-11 on p30 and qstns 4-11 on p38. Include key elements of the question in the answer.
PERIOD 4
1. AR reading 10 minutes. Fill out log sheet.
2. College essays returned. Fill out Comments sheet to get grade tomorrow.
ABSENT 1
Foster, D
ABSENT 2
Carlos, F
Francis, P S
Frederick, E
Orta, S
Tardy: Whatley, M
ABSENT 3
Bass, W
Haraguchi, A
Napper, B
Tardy: Acacio, S
ABSENT 4
Corpuz, C
Johannsdottir, S
Lutali, E
Rodriguez, J
Friday, September 08, 2006
Friday, September 8, 2006
Friday, September 8, 2006
PERIOD 1
1. Quiz Act 1 Hamlet
2. Discuss Act 1 and the correct use of HOWEVER, a conjunctive adverb. Examples: I like posies; however, she likes roses. Lee, however, likes orchids.
HOMEWORK due Monday: Read Act 2 of Hamlet for quiz
HOMEWORK due Tuesday: Answer questions on handout about Claudius.
HOMEWORK due Tuesday: Quiz mythology 21-34
PERIOD 2
1. AR reading 10 mins and log
2. New vocabulary: #6. theme (n) the author's central message or main idea. # 7. connotation (n) the feeling that a word expresses beyond its actual meaning
PERIOD 3
1. AR reading 10 mins and log
2. Finish discussing literary analysis sheet & Tips and Ideas sheet.
PERIOD 4
1. AR reading 10 minutes. Fill out log sheet.
2. Finish four kinds of writing: Write at least 30 words for each of the 4 kinds. In class assignment. See Thur, Sep 7, for examples.
ABSENT 1
Valdespino, G
Tardy: Foster, D
ABSENT 2
Castillo, M
Nguyen, P
Namahoe, F C
Ridela Cambra, P
Siatanuu, J
ABSENT 3
Bass, W
Parrish, I
Satterwhite, G
ABSENT 4
Domingo, J
Crisola, M
Hollis, C
Basa, M A
Faitau, C
Kimura, C
Nicks, M
PERIOD 1
1. Quiz Act 1 Hamlet
2. Discuss Act 1 and the correct use of HOWEVER, a conjunctive adverb. Examples: I like posies; however, she likes roses. Lee, however, likes orchids.
HOMEWORK due Monday: Read Act 2 of Hamlet for quiz
HOMEWORK due Tuesday: Answer questions on handout about Claudius.
HOMEWORK due Tuesday: Quiz mythology 21-34
PERIOD 2
1. AR reading 10 mins and log
2. New vocabulary: #6. theme (n) the author's central message or main idea. # 7. connotation (n) the feeling that a word expresses beyond its actual meaning
PERIOD 3
1. AR reading 10 mins and log
2. Finish discussing literary analysis sheet & Tips and Ideas sheet.
PERIOD 4
1. AR reading 10 minutes. Fill out log sheet.
2. Finish four kinds of writing: Write at least 30 words for each of the 4 kinds. In class assignment. See Thur, Sep 7, for examples.
ABSENT 1
Valdespino, G
Tardy: Foster, D
ABSENT 2
Castillo, M
Nguyen, P
Namahoe, F C
Ridela Cambra, P
Siatanuu, J
ABSENT 3
Bass, W
Parrish, I
Satterwhite, G
ABSENT 4
Domingo, J
Crisola, M
Hollis, C
Basa, M A
Faitau, C
Kimura, C
Nicks, M
Thursday, September 07, 2006
Thursday, September 7, 2006
Thursday, September 7, 2006
PERIOD 2
1. AR reading 10 mins
2. Fill out AR reading log sheet. Get log signed by teacher when you have the book you will be taking a quiz on.
3. Fill out Comment Sheet for Essays and bring your essay to get your grade
PERIOD 4
1. AR reading 10 minutes. Fill out log sheet.
2. Four kinds of writing: Write at least 30 words for each of the 4 kinds. In class assignment.
NARRATIVE: What happened. Example: Dan was walking across the street when he saw his friend.
DESCRIPTIVE: Sensory experience. sight, sound, smell, touch, and/or taste. Example: The golden turkey served warm from the oven tasted juicy and buttery.
EXPOSITORY: "Exposes" the facts; explains. Example: Most four year colleges require students to take a college board exam, such as the SAT and the ACT.
PERSUASIVE: opinion and support. Example: Today is a good day in class. I think that because no one is absent or upset. Also, students are smiling and finishing their work.
ABSENT 2
Francis, P S
Namahoe, F C
Tardy: Cortez, A C
Tardy: Spickler, S
ABSENT 4
Domingo, J
Hollis, C
Ignacia, J
Rodriguez, R
PERIOD 2
1. AR reading 10 mins
2. Fill out AR reading log sheet. Get log signed by teacher when you have the book you will be taking a quiz on.
3. Fill out Comment Sheet for Essays and bring your essay to get your grade
PERIOD 4
1. AR reading 10 minutes. Fill out log sheet.
2. Four kinds of writing: Write at least 30 words for each of the 4 kinds. In class assignment.
NARRATIVE: What happened. Example: Dan was walking across the street when he saw his friend.
DESCRIPTIVE: Sensory experience. sight, sound, smell, touch, and/or taste. Example: The golden turkey served warm from the oven tasted juicy and buttery.
EXPOSITORY: "Exposes" the facts; explains. Example: Most four year colleges require students to take a college board exam, such as the SAT and the ACT.
PERSUASIVE: opinion and support. Example: Today is a good day in class. I think that because no one is absent or upset. Also, students are smiling and finishing their work.
ABSENT 2
Francis, P S
Namahoe, F C
Tardy: Cortez, A C
Tardy: Spickler, S
ABSENT 4
Domingo, J
Hollis, C
Ignacia, J
Rodriguez, R
Wednesday, September 06, 2006
Wednesday, September 6, 2006
Wednesday, September 6, 2006
PERIOD 1
1. Presentation: "Foil" by Khasan
2. Quiz mythology 11-20
3. Hand in essays p437 carpe diem
4. Discuss errors in essays: "however" & "then vs than" (parts of speech)
5. Get a copy of Hamlet
HOMEWORK due Friday: Read Act 1 for quiz
PERIOD 3
1. AR reading 10 mins
2. Get and discuss 2 handouts on literary analysis: Frog rubric & Tips and Ideas
PERIOD 4
1. AR reading 10 minutes. Fill out log sheet. Get log signed by teacher when you have the book you will be taking a quiz on.
2. New vocabulary: #6. theme (n) the author's central message or main idea. # 7. connotation (n) the feeling that a word expresses beyond its actual meaning
3. Review vocabulary 1-5
ABSENT 1
Martin, A
Tardy: Snyder, D
ABSENT 3
Brisley, Z
Marks, K
Marr, R
ABSENT 4
Neal, D
Sabatino, D
Tardy: Kimura, C
PERIOD 1
1. Presentation: "Foil" by Khasan
2. Quiz mythology 11-20
3. Hand in essays p437 carpe diem
4. Discuss errors in essays: "however" & "then vs than" (parts of speech)
5. Get a copy of Hamlet
HOMEWORK due Friday: Read Act 1 for quiz
PERIOD 3
1. AR reading 10 mins
2. Get and discuss 2 handouts on literary analysis: Frog rubric & Tips and Ideas
PERIOD 4
1. AR reading 10 minutes. Fill out log sheet. Get log signed by teacher when you have the book you will be taking a quiz on.
2. New vocabulary: #6. theme (n) the author's central message or main idea. # 7. connotation (n) the feeling that a word expresses beyond its actual meaning
3. Review vocabulary 1-5
ABSENT 1
Martin, A
Tardy: Snyder, D
ABSENT 3
Brisley, Z
Marks, K
Marr, R
ABSENT 4
Neal, D
Sabatino, D
Tardy: Kimura, C
Tuesday, September 05, 2006
Tuesday, September 5, 2006
Tuesday, September 5, 2006
PERIOD 1
1. SRF
2. Essays on Sonnet 75 and The Flood Tide returned with comments
3. Six +1 Writing Traits:1. Ideas, 2. Organization, 3. Voice, 4. Word Choice, 5. Sentence Fluency, 6. Conventions, +7. Presentation MORE will be upcoming on the website geocities.com/sherylscanlon
3. Quiz on mythology 1-10
4. Share and discuss quotations from Eyes and Country. Hand in.
HOMEWORK due tomorrow: p 437 Critical response AND mythology qz11-20
PERIOD 2
1. SRF 10 mins
2. College essays returned. Bring back tomorrow to find out the grade.
3. Go to library for AR book.
PERIOD 3
1. AR reading 10 minutes
2. Finish discussion of kennings, alliteration, and translation on p40
3. Literary Analysis of Beowulf, ideas for topics. More information to come
4. Six +1 Writing Traits:1. Ideas, 2. Organization, 3. Voice, 4. Word Choice, 5. Sentence Fluency, 6. Conventions, +7. Presentation MORE will be upcoming on the website geocities.com/sherylscanlon
ABSENT 1
Kisner, K
ABSENT 2
Orta, S
Flores, K
ABSENT 3
Marr, R
Williams, N
PERIOD 1
1. SRF
2. Essays on Sonnet 75 and The Flood Tide returned with comments
3. Six +1 Writing Traits:1. Ideas, 2. Organization, 3. Voice, 4. Word Choice, 5. Sentence Fluency, 6. Conventions, +7. Presentation MORE will be upcoming on the website geocities.com/sherylscanlon
3. Quiz on mythology 1-10
4. Share and discuss quotations from Eyes and Country. Hand in.
HOMEWORK due tomorrow: p 437 Critical response AND mythology qz11-20
PERIOD 2
1. SRF 10 mins
2. College essays returned. Bring back tomorrow to find out the grade.
3. Go to library for AR book.
PERIOD 3
1. AR reading 10 minutes
2. Finish discussion of kennings, alliteration, and translation on p40
3. Literary Analysis of Beowulf, ideas for topics. More information to come
4. Six +1 Writing Traits:1. Ideas, 2. Organization, 3. Voice, 4. Word Choice, 5. Sentence Fluency, 6. Conventions, +7. Presentation MORE will be upcoming on the website geocities.com/sherylscanlon
ABSENT 1
Kisner, K
ABSENT 2
Orta, S
Flores, K
ABSENT 3
Marr, R
Williams, N
Wednesday, August 30, 2006
Wednesday, August 30, 2006
Wednesday, August 30, 2006
PERIOD 1
1. Presentations: Kia on "Antithesis"
2. Check chart completion for the 3 poems and 5 elements (15 parts)
3. Quiz on carpe diem poems, pp 232, 385, 436
HOMEWORK due Tues: Quiz on mythology 1-10 postponed from Wed, 8/30
HOMEWORK due Tues: Find a memorable quotation from Their Eyes and one from Beloved Country. 1) Why do you like it? 2) How is it related to the theme or some other element? 3) Why is it memorable?
HOMEWORK due Wed: p 437 Critical response
PERIOD 4
1. Go to library for AR book.
2. Check p 10 questions on Beowulf
PERIOD 3
1. AR reading and take AR quizzes
2. Quiz on Beowulf parts 12-16
ABSENT 1
None
ABSENT 4
Domingo, J
Hollis, C
Ignacio, J
ABSENT 3
Faulkner, D N
McCarthy, J
Napper, B
Bass, W
Tardy: Gallen, M
PERIOD 1
1. Presentations: Kia on "Antithesis"
2. Check chart completion for the 3 poems and 5 elements (15 parts)
3. Quiz on carpe diem poems, pp 232, 385, 436
HOMEWORK due Tues: Quiz on mythology 1-10 postponed from Wed, 8/30
HOMEWORK due Tues: Find a memorable quotation from Their Eyes and one from Beloved Country. 1) Why do you like it? 2) How is it related to the theme or some other element? 3) Why is it memorable?
HOMEWORK due Wed: p 437 Critical response
PERIOD 4
1. Go to library for AR book.
2. Check p 10 questions on Beowulf
PERIOD 3
1. AR reading and take AR quizzes
2. Quiz on Beowulf parts 12-16
ABSENT 1
None
ABSENT 4
Domingo, J
Hollis, C
Ignacio, J
ABSENT 3
Faulkner, D N
McCarthy, J
Napper, B
Bass, W
Tardy: Gallen, M
Tuesday, August 29, 2006
Tuesday, August 29,2006
Tuesday, August 29,2006
Period 1
1. Presentations: ''Romanticism" by Jamie and "Dissonance" by Corrine
Tomorrow: Kia on "Antithesis"
2. TOMORROW! Quiz on carpe diem poems pp 232, 385, 436 (Shepherd, Virgin, Mistress)
3. Share study techniques for mythology. Quiz tomorrow on names 1-10.
4. View grades for progress report
HOMEWORK: p 437 Critical response. Do only the chart for tomorrow.
HOMEWORK upcoming: Find a memorable quotation from Their Eyes Were Watching God and one from Cry the Beloved Country. 1) Why do you like it? 2) How is it related to the theme or some other element? 3) Why is it memorable?
Period 2
1. SRF
2. Get gold textbooks. Check questions p 10 for completion. Get in groups to compare answers and select the one you like.
3. View grades for progress report.
PERIOD 3
1. AR reading and take AR quizzes in Mac Lab
2. View grades for progress report.
HOMEWORK: Read parts 12-16 of Beowulf for quiz tomorrow, Wed
ABSENT 1
Rioux, V
Tardy: Foster, D
Tardy: Snyder, D
ABSENT 2
Losbanez, C
Madrid, C
Namahoe, F C
Woods, C
ABSENT 3
Haraguchi, A
McCarthy, J
Period 1
1. Presentations: ''Romanticism" by Jamie and "Dissonance" by Corrine
Tomorrow: Kia on "Antithesis"
2. TOMORROW! Quiz on carpe diem poems pp 232, 385, 436 (Shepherd, Virgin, Mistress)
3. Share study techniques for mythology. Quiz tomorrow on names 1-10.
4. View grades for progress report
HOMEWORK: p 437 Critical response. Do only the chart for tomorrow.
HOMEWORK upcoming: Find a memorable quotation from Their Eyes Were Watching God and one from Cry the Beloved Country. 1) Why do you like it? 2) How is it related to the theme or some other element? 3) Why is it memorable?
Period 2
1. SRF
2. Get gold textbooks. Check questions p 10 for completion. Get in groups to compare answers and select the one you like.
3. View grades for progress report.
PERIOD 3
1. AR reading and take AR quizzes in Mac Lab
2. View grades for progress report.
HOMEWORK: Read parts 12-16 of Beowulf for quiz tomorrow, Wed
ABSENT 1
Rioux, V
Tardy: Foster, D
Tardy: Snyder, D
ABSENT 2
Losbanez, C
Madrid, C
Namahoe, F C
Woods, C
ABSENT 3
Haraguchi, A
McCarthy, J
Monday, August 28, 2006
Monday, August 28, 2006 (Thu sched)
Monday, August 28, 2006 (Thu sched)
PeriodS 2 & 4
1. SRF
2. Get textbook and answer questions 1-10 on page 10.
3. Get English CLASS ID NUMBER and AR READING RANGE put on first page of student's planner by teacher.
4. Grades posted by CLASS ID NUMBER on back cabinet for mid quarter progress report.
ABSENT 2 & 4
Domingo, J
Hollis, C
Lord, J
Rodriguez, J
Tardy: Frederick, E
PeriodS 2 & 4
1. SRF
2. Get textbook and answer questions 1-10 on page 10.
3. Get English CLASS ID NUMBER and AR READING RANGE put on first page of student's planner by teacher.
4. Grades posted by CLASS ID NUMBER on back cabinet for mid quarter progress report.
ABSENT 2 & 4
Domingo, J
Hollis, C
Lord, J
Rodriguez, J
Tardy: Frederick, E
Friday, August 25, 2006
Friday, August 25, 2006
Friday, August 25, 2006
Period 1
1. Presentation: "Epithet" by Sydney and "Neoclassical" by Alora
2. Hand in essays on "Sonnet 75" and "Flood Tide" and get permission sheets to be signed.
3. Read Faerie Queene aloud
HOMEWORK: Due Tuesday: Check off the mythology figures you are familiar with without reading the description. Invent an effective way to learn the ones you don't know at all. Write it down to share Tues.
3. HOMEWORK: Due Wednesday: 1) Quiz on Myths 2) Read the 3 poems on pp 232, 385, and 436: Passionate Shepherd, To the Virgins, and Coy Mistress for a quiz
Periods 2 & 4
1. SRF
2. Vocabulary Quiz 1-5 after review
3. PER 2 Finish reading Grendel
Period 3
1. AR reading 10 mins DEADLINE for 1st AR book is Monday, Aug 28
2. Start checking homework p 40: #'s 1, 2, 3, and second #3
ABSENT 1
Nobles, A
Tardy: Valdespino, G
ABSENT 2 & 4
Nguyen, P
Tardy: Kreel, D
Tardy: Williams, L
Tardy: Faitau, C
Tardy: Kimura, C
Tardy: Neal, D
ABSENT 3
Tardy: Faulkner, N
Tardy: Williams, N
Period 1
1. Presentation: "Epithet" by Sydney and "Neoclassical" by Alora
2. Hand in essays on "Sonnet 75" and "Flood Tide" and get permission sheets to be signed.
3. Read Faerie Queene aloud
HOMEWORK: Due Tuesday: Check off the mythology figures you are familiar with without reading the description. Invent an effective way to learn the ones you don't know at all. Write it down to share Tues.
3. HOMEWORK: Due Wednesday: 1) Quiz on Myths 2) Read the 3 poems on pp 232, 385, and 436: Passionate Shepherd, To the Virgins, and Coy Mistress for a quiz
Periods 2 & 4
1. SRF
2. Vocabulary Quiz 1-5 after review
3. PER 2 Finish reading Grendel
Period 3
1. AR reading 10 mins DEADLINE for 1st AR book is Monday, Aug 28
2. Start checking homework p 40: #'s 1, 2, 3, and second #3
ABSENT 1
Nobles, A
Tardy: Valdespino, G
ABSENT 2 & 4
Nguyen, P
Tardy: Kreel, D
Tardy: Williams, L
Tardy: Faitau, C
Tardy: Kimura, C
Tardy: Neal, D
ABSENT 3
Tardy: Faulkner, N
Tardy: Williams, N
Thursday, August 24, 2006
Thursday, August 24, 2006
Thursday, August 24, 2006
PeriodS 2 & 4
1. SRF and period 2 get STAR test results
2. Add to "Vocabulary List" 1) heathen (n) a person who doesn't believe in the accepted religion, a nonbeliever 2) to spawn (v) to produce offspring; spawned=born
3. Read "Grendel" from Beowulf pp 5-9
ANY MORE COLLEGE ESSAYS?
ABSENT 2 & 4
NAMAHOE, C
REID, A
SAULS, E
SIATUNUU, J
WILLIAMS, C
DAVIS, J
HOLLIS, C
IGNACIA, J
WITHAM, A
PeriodS 2 & 4
1. SRF and period 2 get STAR test results
2. Add to "Vocabulary List" 1) heathen (n) a person who doesn't believe in the accepted religion, a nonbeliever 2) to spawn (v) to produce offspring; spawned=born
3. Read "Grendel" from Beowulf pp 5-9
ANY MORE COLLEGE ESSAYS?
ABSENT 2 & 4
NAMAHOE, C
REID, A
SAULS, E
SIATUNUU, J
WILLIAMS, C
DAVIS, J
HOLLIS, C
IGNACIA, J
WITHAM, A
Wednesday, August 23, 2006
Wednesday, August 23, 2006
Wednesday, August 23, 2006
Period 1
1. Presentation: "Cadence" by Vanessa and "Refrain" by Aimee
2. Discuss p 213 poems for essay
4. HOMEWORK: p213 Critical Response for "Sonnet 75" and "Flood Tide." Assignment due Friday: Evaluate how each author's message is supported by the use of such literary elements as imagery and tone.
We are looking for samples of work that are considered either novice, partly proficient, proficient, or advanced.
Period 3
1. AR reading 10 mins DEADLINE for 1st AR book is Monday, Aug 28
2. Checking of books being read for AR. Students must have an AR book to be quizzed on by Friday.
HOMEWORK: p40 Analyzing Language #s 1,2,3, and second #3 after reading pp 10-11 on alliteration and kennings.
Period 4
1. SRF and get STAR test results
2. Make "Vocabulary List" Write words and definitions: 1) diction (n) the author's word choice, 2) figurative (adj) using fanciful or imaginative language, 3) literal (adj) to the letter, exact, meaning exactly what is said (continued)
3. Reading focus on "figurative" language like "the sun is a lion roaring across the sky."
4. Read aloud the plot summary of Beowulf and begin reading the selection "Grendel."
ABSENT 1
Foster, D
ABSENT 3
none
ABSENT 4
Day, A
Johannsdottir, S
Tardy: Howell, C
Period 1
1. Presentation: "Cadence" by Vanessa and "Refrain" by Aimee
2. Discuss p 213 poems for essay
4. HOMEWORK: p213 Critical Response for "Sonnet 75" and "Flood Tide." Assignment due Friday: Evaluate how each author's message is supported by the use of such literary elements as imagery and tone.
We are looking for samples of work that are considered either novice, partly proficient, proficient, or advanced.
Period 3
1. AR reading 10 mins DEADLINE for 1st AR book is Monday, Aug 28
2. Checking of books being read for AR. Students must have an AR book to be quizzed on by Friday.
HOMEWORK: p40 Analyzing Language #s 1,2,3, and second #3 after reading pp 10-11 on alliteration and kennings.
Period 4
1. SRF and get STAR test results
2. Make "Vocabulary List" Write words and definitions: 1) diction (n) the author's word choice, 2) figurative (adj) using fanciful or imaginative language, 3) literal (adj) to the letter, exact, meaning exactly what is said (continued)
3. Reading focus on "figurative" language like "the sun is a lion roaring across the sky."
4. Read aloud the plot summary of Beowulf and begin reading the selection "Grendel."
ABSENT 1
Foster, D
ABSENT 3
none
ABSENT 4
Day, A
Johannsdottir, S
Tardy: Howell, C
Tuesday, August 22, 2006
Tuesday, August 22, 2006
Tuesday, August 22, 2006
Period 1
1. SRF and take STAR test in Mac Lab
2. Presentation: "Satire" by Danielle and "Stream of Consciousness" by Alex
3. Check comparisons and paraphrases for completion
4. HOMEWORK: p213 Critical Response for "Sonnet 75" and "Flood Tide." Assignment due Friday: Evaluate how each author's message is supported by the use of such literary elements as imagery and tone.
Samples of work will be classified as either novice, partly proficient, proficient, or advanced as far as meeting the benchmark for this reading standard.
Period 2
1. SRF and take STAR test in Mac Lab
2. Review vocabulary 1-3
3. Reading focus on "figurative" language like "the sun is a lion roaring across the sky."
4. Read aloud the plot summary of Beowulf before the selection "Grendel."
Period 3
1. AR reading 10 mins (DEADLINE for 1st AR book is Monday, Aug 28) and take STAR test in Mac Lab
2. Quiz on Beowulf parts 8-11 and the Mark of Cain p30.
HOMEWORK: on p40 Analyzing Language #s 1,2,3, and second #3 is postponed until we read and discuss pp 10-11 on alliteration and kennings.
ABSENT 1
none
ABSENT 2
Siatanuu, J
Woods, V
ABSENT 3
Brisley, Z
Santos, N
Bass, W
tardy, Faulkner, D
tardy, Williams, N
Period 1
1. SRF and take STAR test in Mac Lab
2. Presentation: "Satire" by Danielle and "Stream of Consciousness" by Alex
3. Check comparisons and paraphrases for completion
4. HOMEWORK: p213 Critical Response for "Sonnet 75" and "Flood Tide." Assignment due Friday: Evaluate how each author's message is supported by the use of such literary elements as imagery and tone.
Samples of work will be classified as either novice, partly proficient, proficient, or advanced as far as meeting the benchmark for this reading standard.
Period 2
1. SRF and take STAR test in Mac Lab
2. Review vocabulary 1-3
3. Reading focus on "figurative" language like "the sun is a lion roaring across the sky."
4. Read aloud the plot summary of Beowulf before the selection "Grendel."
Period 3
1. AR reading 10 mins (DEADLINE for 1st AR book is Monday, Aug 28) and take STAR test in Mac Lab
2. Quiz on Beowulf parts 8-11 and the Mark of Cain p30.
HOMEWORK: on p40 Analyzing Language #s 1,2,3, and second #3 is postponed until we read and discuss pp 10-11 on alliteration and kennings.
ABSENT 1
none
ABSENT 2
Siatanuu, J
Woods, V
ABSENT 3
Brisley, Z
Santos, N
Bass, W
tardy, Faulkner, D
tardy, Williams, N
Monday, August 21, 2006
Monday, August 21, 2006
Monday, August 21, 2006
Period 1
1. SRF
2. Presentation: " In medias res" by Angela
3. Quiz on term presentations 1-8
4. HOMEWORK: Read p213 "Sonnet 75" and "Flood Tide." Compare message, imagery, and tone for Tues.
3. HOMEWORK: Paraphrase your section of The Faerie Queene for Tues
Periods 2 & 4
1. SRF
2. PERIOD 2: Begin "Vocabulary List" Write words and definitions: 1) diction (n) the author's word choice, 2) figurative (adj) using fanciful or imaginative comparisons, 3) literal (adj) to the letter, exact, meaning exactly what is said (continued)
PERIOD 2 (continued): Share some writing about heroes
PERIOD 4: take STAR test in Mac Lab
Period 3
1. AR reading 10 mins DEADLINE for 1st AR book is Monday, Aug 28
2. Quiz on Beowulf parts 1-7 pp14-24+
HOMEWORK: Read parts 8-11 and p 30 "The Mark of Cain" for a quiz -- What was the mark's purpose?
ABSENT 1
Atkins, K
ABSENT 2 & 4
Berueda, M
Lutali, E
Rodriguez, J
Tardy, Losbanez, C
Tardy, Siatanuu, J
ABSENT 3
Elsenheimer, C
Marr, R
Period 1
1. SRF
2. Presentation: " In medias res" by Angela
3. Quiz on term presentations 1-8
4. HOMEWORK: Read p213 "Sonnet 75" and "Flood Tide." Compare message, imagery, and tone for Tues.
3. HOMEWORK: Paraphrase your section of The Faerie Queene for Tues
Periods 2 & 4
1. SRF
2. PERIOD 2: Begin "Vocabulary List" Write words and definitions: 1) diction (n) the author's word choice, 2) figurative (adj) using fanciful or imaginative comparisons, 3) literal (adj) to the letter, exact, meaning exactly what is said (continued)
PERIOD 2 (continued): Share some writing about heroes
PERIOD 4: take STAR test in Mac Lab
Period 3
1. AR reading 10 mins DEADLINE for 1st AR book is Monday, Aug 28
2. Quiz on Beowulf parts 1-7 pp14-24+
HOMEWORK: Read parts 8-11 and p 30 "The Mark of Cain" for a quiz -- What was the mark's purpose?
ABSENT 1
Atkins, K
ABSENT 2 & 4
Berueda, M
Lutali, E
Rodriguez, J
Tardy, Losbanez, C
Tardy, Siatanuu, J
ABSENT 3
Elsenheimer, C
Marr, R
Thursday, August 17, 2006
Thursday, August 17, 2006
Thursday, August 17, 2006
Periods 2 & 4
1. SRF 10 minutes ( every day until we begin AR)
2. British Literature book: p2-4 Discuss Early Literature: Poetry. On page 4 read "Character" and do "Writing Connection" to hand in today. If you run out of time, copy the instruction and do for homework.
3. Turn in your COLLEGE ESSAY when I come around to pick it up. You MUST sign my sheet to verify that you gave it to me. Include your outline and your rough draft with corrections in a different color.
ABSENT 2 & 4
Nguyen, P
Reid, A
Siatunuu, J
Johansdottir, S
Robertson, X
Periods 2 & 4
1. SRF 10 minutes ( every day until we begin AR)
2. British Literature book: p2-4 Discuss Early Literature: Poetry. On page 4 read "Character" and do "Writing Connection" to hand in today. If you run out of time, copy the instruction and do for homework.
3. Turn in your COLLEGE ESSAY when I come around to pick it up. You MUST sign my sheet to verify that you gave it to me. Include your outline and your rough draft with corrections in a different color.
ABSENT 2 & 4
Nguyen, P
Reid, A
Siatunuu, J
Johansdottir, S
Robertson, X
Wednesday, August 16, 2006
Wednesday, August 16, 2006
Wednesday, August 16, 2006
Period 1
1. Schedule presentations:
Mon: Angela and quiz on first presented terms
Tue:Danielle and Alex
Wed: Vanessa and Aimee
Fri: Sydney and Alora
2. Test on pp200-201 Info on Faerie Queene
3. Check yesterday's quizzes
4. Discuss paraphrases from p 201
HOMEWORK: DUE TUESDAY Each student will paraphrase a section, to be assigned today. Dana has stanza 19
Period 4
1. SRF will be every day until we begin AR
2. Get gold textbooks for British Literature and turn to p 2. Read about life in early England. Copy the time line from the board with 5 given dates. For each date, tell WHO did WHAT.
PERIOD 3
1. AR reading 10 mins
2. Quiz on Beowulf from your questions
HOMEWORK: Read pp 14-24 for a quiz Monday
ABSENT 1
Foster, D
ABSENT 4
Johansdottir, S
Lutali, E
Neal, D
Rodriguez, J
Witham, A
ABSENT 3
Santos, N
Tardy: Levasseur, J
Period 1
1. Schedule presentations:
Mon: Angela and quiz on first presented terms
Tue:Danielle and Alex
Wed: Vanessa and Aimee
Fri: Sydney and Alora
2. Test on pp200-201 Info on Faerie Queene
3. Check yesterday's quizzes
4. Discuss paraphrases from p 201
HOMEWORK: DUE TUESDAY Each student will paraphrase a section, to be assigned today. Dana has stanza 19
Period 4
1. SRF will be every day until we begin AR
2. Get gold textbooks for British Literature and turn to p 2. Read about life in early England. Copy the time line from the board with 5 given dates. For each date, tell WHO did WHAT.
PERIOD 3
1. AR reading 10 mins
2. Quiz on Beowulf from your questions
HOMEWORK: Read pp 14-24 for a quiz Monday
ABSENT 1
Foster, D
ABSENT 4
Johansdottir, S
Lutali, E
Neal, D
Rodriguez, J
Witham, A
ABSENT 3
Santos, N
Tardy: Levasseur, J
Tuesday, August 15, 2006
Tuesday, August 15, 2006
Period 1
1. SRF
2. Quiz on Raleigh, Nature, and Spencer
3. Hand in Creative or Critical Response from p196 for "Nature, . . .", the list of differences between Raleigh and Spencer, and the drawings of the two couples and 5 events mentioned in bold on the top right of p 201.
4. Quiz on presented terms postponed to Monday.
5. In groups of 4, read the 3 stanzas of The Faerie Queene on p 201 and discuss to write a paraphrase for them, each student turning in his/her own version.
HOMEWORK: Read and study pp 200 &201, information about The Faerie Queene, for a written test tomorrow.
Period 2
1. SRF
2. Get gold textbooks for British Literature and turn to p 2. Read about life in early England. Copy the time line from the board with 5 given dates. For each date, tell WHO did WHAT.
PERIOD 3
1. AR reading 10 mins
2. Check 1) lists of peoples and descriptions, 2) ~50 word summaries of Anglo-Saxon life and religion, and the 5 questions about pp 12-13.
3. For the characters Beowulf, Grendel, and Hrothgar and the place Herot, listed on p 13, draw your idea of what they look like, one to a sheet of paper. See Art Rubric below.
Art Rubric
1) Fill the page
2) Use at least 3 colors
3) Print name of drawing big and bold at the top.
4) Put facts around the drawing.
ABSENT 1
Valdespino, G
ABSENT 2
Sauls, E
Tardy: Siatunuu, J
ABSENT 3
Haraguchi, A
Period 1
1. SRF
2. Quiz on Raleigh, Nature, and Spencer
3. Hand in Creative or Critical Response from p196 for "Nature, . . .", the list of differences between Raleigh and Spencer, and the drawings of the two couples and 5 events mentioned in bold on the top right of p 201.
4. Quiz on presented terms postponed to Monday.
5. In groups of 4, read the 3 stanzas of The Faerie Queene on p 201 and discuss to write a paraphrase for them, each student turning in his/her own version.
HOMEWORK: Read and study pp 200 &201, information about The Faerie Queene, for a written test tomorrow.
Period 2
1. SRF
2. Get gold textbooks for British Literature and turn to p 2. Read about life in early England. Copy the time line from the board with 5 given dates. For each date, tell WHO did WHAT.
PERIOD 3
1. AR reading 10 mins
2. Check 1) lists of peoples and descriptions, 2) ~50 word summaries of Anglo-Saxon life and religion, and the 5 questions about pp 12-13.
3. For the characters Beowulf, Grendel, and Hrothgar and the place Herot, listed on p 13, draw your idea of what they look like, one to a sheet of paper. See Art Rubric below.
Art Rubric
1) Fill the page
2) Use at least 3 colors
3) Print name of drawing big and bold at the top.
4) Put facts around the drawing.
ABSENT 1
Valdespino, G
ABSENT 2
Sauls, E
Tardy: Siatunuu, J
ABSENT 3
Haraguchi, A
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