American Lit Honors (Period Per 4) Assignments

Classwork from 6/4:

1. Did final RFU activity and went over grades.

2. Discussed primary source documentation for Salem witch trials and discussed Margo Burns essay about Fact and Fiction in Arthur Miller's play.

3. Began final exam by writing reflection piece.

 

Homework:

1. Study for final exam (see review sheet we wrote in class).

2. Enjoy your summer and complete the summer reading requirements!!

Classwork from 6/2:

1. Went over homework p.1316 and turned in paper with class notes Acts 1-4.

2. Read Act 4 and wrote an explanation of why Proctor agreed to confess to witchcraft, then changed his mind and was executed.

 

Homework:

1.  Start studying for the final exam.  Bring all work from the semester that pertains to the study sheet we wrote for the final.

2.  We will begin the final on Thursday, June 4, by writing an in-class reflection.

Classwork from 5/29:

1. Read Act 3 The Crucible. (See textbook pgs.1291-1315.)

2. Wrote a reflection paragraph on what has gone wrong in the story; include 3 examples.

3. Wrote book review and turned in May reading logs.

 

Homework:

1. In textbook, do all activities p.1316.

2. Bring in-class notes for Acts 1-3 to turn in.

Classwork from 5/27:

1. Read book and recorded entry.

2. Created final exam study sheet.

3. Discussed The Crucible Act 1 conflicts;

listened to Act 2. (If absent, read pgs.1267-1287.

 

Homework:

1. Finish self-improvement book and be prepared to do a review on Friday, 5/29.

2. May reading logs are due Friday, 5/29.

3. Prepare a study schedule to get ready for the final exam on Monday, 6/8.

Classwork from 5/22:

1. Received summer reading assignment.

2. Read Act 1 of The Crucible and made a list of conflicts.

If absent, read pgs. 1234-1263.

3. Created lit.era centerpiece.

 

Homework:

Read your self-improvement book.

Finish by Friday, 5/29; logs are due 5/29.

Classwork from 5/20:

1. Read book and recorded log entry.

2. Wrote about and discussed "The First Seven Years."

3. Turned in "Love Song" homework and today's class work.

4. Briefly discussed plan for visual representation of literary era.

 

Homework:

1. Read from your self-improvement book.  You must have the book in class!

2. Bring your portion of materials/objects to create an "era centerpiece" with your group.

 

 

Classwork from 5/18:

1. Read book and recorded entry on log.

2. Discussed "The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock."

3. Began read "The First Seven Years."

 

Homework:

1. Finish "The First Seven Years" pgs. 988-996.

2. Bring "Love Song" homework and classwork papers back to class.

3. Read your self-improvement book.

Classwork from 5/14:

1. Wrote "Winter Dreams" essay.

2. Read self-improvement book and recorded a log entry.

 

Homework:

1. Read from your own book.

2. In your textbook, read "The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock" pgs. 718-722.

3. On p. 722, answer questions 1,3,5,8, and 9.

Classwork from 5/12:

1. Read book and recorded log entry.

2. Went over grades.

3. Discussed "Winter Dreams" and outlined a student essay.

4. Students who did not attend the author performance turned in their research assignment.

 

Homework:

1. Review, or actually READ, "Winter Dreams" pgs. 744-762 and compile complete notes and quotes on your character chart.  You will only use the chart to write an essay on Thursday, 5/14.

2. Read from your self-improvement book and record entries.

Classwork from 5/8:

1. Read self-improvement books.

Students who attended the Fitzgerald presentation wrote a two-paragraph review of Larry Vanderveen's performance.

 

2. Discussed details from "Winter Dreams" and wrote group comments.

 

Homework:

1. Read self-improvement book.

2. If you did not attend the 5/7 event, you must do this alternative assignment:

 

3. Find and print an article about "Winter Dreams."

4. Also read and take notes from the document printed.

5. Write a 1page, multi-paragraph report exploring how Fitzgerald's life is reflected in his writing, specifically in "Winter Dreams." (This must be typed, double-spaced.)  All three sources used must be quoted and cited within the body of the report.

6. Create a Works Cited page to accompany your report.

7. Revise and proofread your work.

8. Turn in the report, Works Cited, and printed article.

 

 

Classwork from 5/6:

1. Did "Winter Dreams" quiz and turned in character chart of notes.

2. Read "Under the Biltmore Clock" (short story "Myra Meets His Family").

 

Homework:

1. Read self-improvement book.

2. Attend the F. Scott Fitzgerald performance at the South Pasadena Public Library on Thursday, May 7.  Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and performance begins at 7:00.

Sign in with Mrs. Taylor when you arrive!  Those who cannot attend will do an alternate assignment.

Classwork from 5/4:

1. Read from new genre and started May Reading Log.

2. Turned in original short stories.

3. Read from "Winter Dreams" and recorded details about two main characters.

 

Homework:

1. Read your self-improvement book.

2. Finish "Winter Dreams" pgs. 753-762 in textbook and add notes to your chart;

be prepared for a quiz on Weds. 56.  (If absent, read the whole story.)

3. Schedule events this week so that you can attend the performance at the South Pasadena Public Library on Thurs., May 7.  Doors open at 6:30 p.m.  (If unable to attend you will be required to do an alternative assignment.)

Classwork from 4/30:

1. Wrote biography review and turned in April reading logs.

2. Critiqued a short story and edited original stories.

3. Began Fitzgerald story.

 

Homework:

1. Bring a book for May's genre - self-improvement or a how-to book.

2. Finalize your original story and add a graphic.  Cite the image with the web stem only in the bottom right corner.

3. Submit the story to turnitin.com and bring a hard copy to class.

Classwork from 4/28:

1. Read biography.

2. Revised and edited story draft.

3. Turned in "A Wagner Matinee" character chart.

4. Scheduled May 7 event at South Pasadena Public Library.

 

Homework:

1. Finish biography and bring book to class on 4/30.

2. April reading logs are due Thurs. 4/30.

3. Bring a revised and typed (double-spaced) original story on 4/30.

4. Nominate classmates for Weldon Award committee by 4/28:

Nominate seniors to receive the award by 4/29:

5. If not turned in on 4/28, complete and turn in "A Wagner Matinee" chart.

Classwork from 4/24:

1. Read biography.

2. Gave feedback about original story and turned in draft.

 

Homework:

Read biography and record entries; book must be finished by 4/30 and April reading logs are due Thurs. 4/30.

Classwork from 4/22:

1. Teacher checked "A Wagner Matinee" chart; turn this in later with completions, as needed.

2. Wrote "A Wagner Matinee" open book test.

 

Homework:

1. Read biography.

2. Create a draft of your original story based on realism or naturalism.  Do not spend time editing or perfecting, but draft the entire story - if typing (double spaced) 4-5 pages or 10 handwritten pages.

Classwork from 4/20:

1. Read biography.

2. Turned in "A Story of an Hour" work with original story plot line on back.

3. Read "A Wagner Matinee" and worked on characterization chart.

 

Homework:

1. Complete characterization chart for "A Wagner Matinee" - textbook p.677-684.

2. Review the story and study questions (p.684-5) for a quiz on 4/22.

3. Caaspp testing begins Tues. 4/21.  All week bring your novel (biography), ID, and earbud headphones.

Classwork from 4/16:

1. Read biography.

2. Turned in author report and instruction sheet.

3. Read "The Story of an Hour" p. 634 in textbook;

recorded info. about 4 characters and cited textual evidence.

4. Recorded plot line:

Homework:

1. Read book and have next biography ready for reading.

2. Develop the plot line for an original short story utilizing naturalism, realism, or regionalism.

 

Classwork from 4/14:

1. Did editing on report draft.

2. Previewed format for caaspp test and went over schedule for next week.

 

Homework:

1. Revise author report; submit to turnitin.com.

2. Print a final copy of the report and Works Cited to turn in;

bring instruction scoring guide.

3. Read from novel.

4. Continue to preview the state testing format for math and English by doing the practice tests as a guest:

Classwork from 4/10:

1. Read novel.

2. Teacher checked 30 note cards and Works Cited.

3. Gave presentation.

4. Organized note cards to write draft.

 

Homework:

1. Read from book.

2. Bring draft of typed 3-page research report (double spaced), including 2 graphics, and revised Works Cited page.

Classwork from 4/8:

1. Read biography.

2. Edited practice Works Cited.

3. Went over research requirements (see attached).

 

Homework:

1. Read from biography.

2. Turn in 30 note cards.

3. Type Works Cited page and turn in.

4. Prezis begin - share group prezi at [email protected].

Classwork from 4/6:

1. Read biography.

2. Discussed Smarter Balanced testing format.

3. Began outline of author research.

4. Researched author in library.

 

Homework:

1. Finish outline of author research; bring all research notecards.

2. Finalize prezi with group; presentations begin on Friday.

3. Read from biography and record entries; 5 out-of-class sessions must be completed by Thursday.

 

 

Classwork from 3/26:

1. Turned in Naviance Parts 1, 2, and Common App; all electronic uploads were due today.

2. Teacher checked American biography books - the genre we're reading in April.  The book must be about a noteworthy American and a full biography, not a memoir.

3. Researched from online data bases and continued taking notes about an author.

4. Briefly met in groups to discuss and continue work on prezi.

 

Homework:

1. Bring your American biography for in-class reading on Monday, 4/6.  If you finish a book or change books, have a new book on 4/6.

2. Complete 5 or more outside-of-class 30 min. reading sessions between 3/26 and 4/10; record entries on your new Reading Log.

      Enjoy Spring break!!

Classwork from 3/24:

1. Turned in March reading logs.

2. Teacher verified research note cards.

3. Discussed EAP rubric and did writing quiz.

4. Completed outline for March novel.

 

Homework:

1. Bring American biography to class.

2. Complete all Naviance work; bring:

3. Locate one credible source for information about your author.

Take notes? 

4. Bring research note cards and blank 3x5 cards for class on Thurs.

 

 

Classwork from 3/20:

1. Turned in Bradstreet paragraph and sample Works Cited.

2. Began group prezi.

3. Researched author from one print source and created note cards.

 

Homework:

1. Bring research note cards to class.  Clip together or place in ziplock bag.

2. Finish reading March novel and turn in reading logs.

3. Finish Naviance.  Part 1, checklist, and common app are all due Thurs. 3/26.

4. Select an American biography; bring the book to class on Thurs. 3/26.

Classwork from 3/18:

1. Read novel.

2. Turned in personal statement work:

3. Edited graphic captions and turned in two graphics.

4. Finished note-taking process for Bradstreet.

 

Homework:

1. Read novel and record entries.

2. Write one paragraph about Bradstreet, integrating two quotes + citations.

3. At the bottom of the same page, simulate a Works Cited page for the two sources researched.

4. Naviance work is due next week!!

Classwork from 3/16:

1. Read novel.

2. In research groups chose authors to research and critiqued personal statements.

3. Took notes on how to create a graphic caption and the correct citation format.

Follow this example:

Figure 1 Image of Bradstreet's published poetry. Ralph Bauer, "Anne Bradstreet," Early Americas Digital Archive, MITH, 2015, Web, 8 Mar. 2015.

 

Homework:

1. Read novel.

2. Revise and finalize one personal statement.

3. Submit the personal statement to turnitin.com and print a hard copy.

4. Turn in scoring rubric, 2 personal statement drafts, and one final personal statement.

5. Find 2 graphics for/about your research author.  Create a caption for each following the correct citation format.  Print a copy of your work to bring to class.

Classwork from 3/12:

1. Read novel.

2. Turned in personal statement.

3. Reviewed Works Cited page and practiced taking notes.

 

Homework:

1. Read novel.

2. Work on Naviance.

3. Investigate which authors within your era you would like to research;

bring names of 3-4 authors that you find interesting.

Classwork from 3/10:

1. Read novel and recorded on log.

2. Teacher checked Naviance Part 1 responses.

3. Began Works Cited discussion.

 

Homework:

1. Read novel; logs are due March 24 and novel must be completed by 3/23.

2. Using this UC prompt, write a second personal statement that is about a different quality or experience than the first statement you turned in:

Classwork from 3/5:

1. Read novel and began Reading Log entries.

2. Turned in personal statement.

3. Did EAP practice essay.

 

Homework:

1. Read from American classic (must be from public library) and do log entries.

March book must be completed by Tues. 3/24 when logs are due.

2. Complete Naviance assignment, Part 1, and bring to class.

Work on Naviance Part 2 requirements.

Classwork from 3/3:

1. Met with counselor to program classes.

2. Turned in personal statement chart.

3. Completed historical fiction review sheet.

4. Read from classic novel.

 

Homework:

1. On the back of the personal statement chart, select one prompt and write a personal statement (full essay) using the personal statement scoring rubric as a guideline.

2. Read from novel and bring your American classic (50+ years old, from a public library) to class.

Classwork from 2/27:

1. Read novel and turned in February reading logs.

2. Critiqued personal statements using new rubric.

 

Homework:

1. Finish historical fiction novel.

2. Get an American classic, at least 50 years old, from a public library and bring it to class.

3. Meet in CC1 with programming forms and signatures.

4. Do front side of personal statement chart.

Classwork from 2/25:

1. Read novel and recorded entry.

2. Scored reading level at mindsprinting.com.

 

Homework:

1. Complete your reading sessions for the week and finish the historical novel by the weekend; Reading Logs are due Friday 2/27.

2. Have a book for Friday's class reading session - historical fiction to finish or new genre for March: American classic from a public library.

3. Work on Naviance assignment from counselor.

 

Classwork from 2/23:

1. Read novel and recorded entry on log.

2. Went over grades.

3. Turned in essay draft and revision sheet.

4. Did RFU.

 

Homework:

1. Make revisions on Red Badge essay and finalize.

2. Submit revised essay to turnitin.com.

3. Read historical fiction and record entries

Logs are due Friday 2/27 and the book finished next weekend.

Classwork from 2/19:

1. Did timed writing and turned in work.

2. Discussed importance of purpose and audience when writing.

 

Homework:

1. Print a copy of your Red Badge essay draft to highlight and complete the revision worksheet.  Turn in both items.

*If absent, print a copy of the revision sheet posted below.

 

2. Read your historical fiction selection and record logs. 

Bring the book to class and finish it by next weekend.

Classwork from 2/17:

1. Teacher checked historical fiction reading log entries.

2. Discussed essay prewriting strategies.

3. Started draft of Red Badge essay.

 

Homework:

1. Using the prewriting notes and quotes about Fleming's cowardice and courage in The Red Badge of Courage, or a different topic of your choice from the novel, draft a 4-paragraph essay.

2. Submit your draft to turnitin.com before class time on 2/19.  Review the items below before submitting.

3. In your double-spaced draft, include the following:

Paragraph One

Paragraph Two

Paragraph Three

Paragraph Four

Classwork from 2/11:

1. Turned in Red Badge reading logs and style chart.

2. Took Red Badge test.

3. Worked on essay prewriting.

 

Homework:

Read 5 sessions (30 mins. each) from your new historical fiction book and record entries on your Reading Log.

Classwork from 2/9:

1. Read and recorded entry on reading log.

2. Discussed syntax and filled in examples on style chart.

3. Began essay outline.

 

Homework:

1. Finish reading The Red Badge of Courage and prepare for the test on 2/11.

2. Complete the style chart and bring the novel to class.

3. Turn in Reading Logs for Red Badge.

4. Bring new book - historical fiction.

 

Classwork from 2/5:

1. Did Q2 Benchmark.

2. Read The Red Badge of Courage and wrote a log entry.

3. Discussed homework and filled in "detail entries on chart.

 

Homework:

1. Complete weekly reading sessions for Red Badge.

2. Select historical fiction book and have with you in class on Weds. 2/11.

3. Turn in skills mastery sheet if interested in AP class next year.

Classwork from 2/3 (Per 2) and 2/4 (Per 4):

1. Answered questions from Red Badge and did sentence combining activity.

2. Discussed style elements chart and filled in items while reading chapt.9.

 

Homework:

1. Using material from Red Badge chapts. 1-8, complete the diction section of style elements chart.

2. Complete a reading session from Red Badge (30+ mins.) and record a log entry.

Classwork from 1/30:

1. Answered Red Badge questions.

2. Received Reading Log and recorded one sentence for chapts.1-3.

3. Read chapts. 4,5 (per 4) and into chapt. 6 (per 2), then recorded a log entry.

 

Homework:

1. Read one 30+ minute session from Red Badge.

2. Record an entry on the Reading Log.

Welcome to second semester!!

 

Classwork from 1/28:

1. Checked out The Red Badge of Courage from the library.

2. Discussed second semester procedures.

3. Began reading from novel.

 

Homework:

Read chapters 1-3 from The Red Badge of Courage.

Classwork from 1/16:

1. Discussed "48 Hour Challenge" and turned in log.

2. Did RFU.

3. Calculated grade up to final exam.

 

Homework:

1. Review all work from first semester and be prepared on Tues. to write a reflective essay. 

2. Study for the final exam.

3. On 1/22 (the final) bring Scarlet Letter book and all notes about the novel.

Classwork from 1/14:

1. Discussed "Walden" homework and turned in paper.

2. Read "Civil Disobedience" p. 412 in textbook.

3. Watched "Save the Farm" and made connections between the documentary and transcendentalism or Thoreau.

 

Homework:

1. Continue the "Challenge" until 6 a.m. on 1/15 (see 1/12 homework).

Complete log and bring to class.

2. Final exam is coming...study!

 

Classwork from 1/12:

1. Did AP practice passage 7 in groups.

2. Independently did AP practice passage 8;

turned in AP practice paper with all previous/current work and vocab. sheet.

3. Read "Two Days With No Phone."

 

Homework:

1. In textbook, read "Walden" pgs.403-411.

2. Answer questions 1-6 p.411.

3. Take the 48-Hour challenge - 1/13 at 6 a.m. to 1/15 at 6 a.m.;

complete 6-hour info. segments on worksheet.

Chart is due Friday, 1/16.

If absent, print the chart from the link and start the challenge on 1/13.

Classwork from 1/8:

1. Created final exam list of items to review and study.

If absent, get notes from seat partner.

2. Turned in transcendentalism worksheet.

3. Created mini poster using one Emerson quote.

 

Homework:

1. Complete American Speeches vocabulary sheet - back side.

2. Bring paper with your AP practice work.

Classwork from 1/6:

1. Discussed poetry analysis paragraphs about Hughes and de Hoyos.

2. Read "Let America Be America Again" (Hughes) and recorded 5 emotions along with line citations.

2. Turned in all poetry work:

3. Read "Self-Reliance" (p.391 in textbook) and recorded quotes.

 

Homework:

1. In your textbook, read p. 384-5.

2. Complete transcendentalism worksheet.

Classwork from 12/19:

1. Discussed Dickinson poetry and added notes to homework writing.

2. Read "I Hear American Singing" (p.442 in textbook) and wrote about Whitman's purpose, structure, and our personal insights about the poem in 3 paragraphs.

 

Homework:

1. In your textbook, read poems on pgs. 449 and 451.

2. In a 3 paragraph analysis, write about both authors' purposes, structures, and your personal insights about their poems.

3. Bring all poetry classwork and homework.

Classwork from 12/17:

1. Went over homework; turned in p.254 and 332.

2. Read "A Psalm of Life" (p.258 in textbook) and recorded a theme found in the poem.  What was the author's purpose in writing it?  Provide evidence.

 

Homework:

1. In your textbook, read Dickinson poems p.420-428.

2. Make 3 conclusions about Emily Dickinson based on her poetry.

Provide evidence for your speculations.

3. Identify which poem you liked best and tell why.

Classwork from 12/15:

1. Went over grades.

2. Discussed "Tom Walker" homework and romantic era.

3. Read "The Raven".

 

Homework:

In your textbook, do skills pages 254 and 332 (use vocab p 307).

Classwork from 12/11:

1. Did Scarlet Letter test.

2. Began reading "The Devil and Tom Walker".

 

Homework:

1. Read "The Devil and Tom Walker" pgs. 242-252 in textbook.

2. Do Q1-7 on pg. 252, restating the question in your answer and writing thorough responses.

3. Read the background of the author on p.240.  Make three specific conclusions about Washington Irving and explain how you determined those factors.  Do not just restate printed information.  You must come up with your own ideas and support your speculations with the text on p.240. 

Classwork from 12/9:

1. Discussed homework passages 2 and 3.

2. Reflected on Scarlet Letter Experience and held trial.

3. Worked on AP passages 5 and 6.

 

Homework:

1. Scarlet Letter test is Thursday, 12/11.

2. Bring book; study story and vocabulary sheet.

 

Classwork from 12/5:

1. Turned in Scarlet Letter essay and scoring rubric.

2. Read Scarlet Letter graphic novel.

3. Did AP practice - passages 4 and 5.

4. Wore letter of shame all day.

 

Homework:

1. Do AP practice passages 2 and 3.  Make annotations within the text about each question and the answer possibilities.

2. Bring your "scarlet letter" to class.

3. Begin reviewing the novel and vocabulary; Scarlet Letter test is Thurs. 12/10.

Classwork from 12/3:

1. Turned in Scarlet Letter essay draft.

2. Did AP passage 1 for Scarlet Letter.

3. Critiqued essays.

 

Homework:

1. Revised and edit Scarlet Letter essay.

2. Print a hard copy to turn in along with scoring rubric.

3. Submit final essay to turnitin.com prior to class.

4. Participate in the Scarlet Letter Experience. 

See instructions below (same as handout provided in class.)

Classwork from 12/1:

Worked on Scarlet Letter essay.

 

Homework:

1. Write 4 paragraph essay about how one character in Scarlet Letter changes.

2. Bring typed, double-spaced essay to class.

Classwork from 11/20:

1. Turned in characterization chart.

2. Discussed student sample essay and took notes for writing an essay about how one character in The Scarlet Letter changes by the end of the novel.

 

Homework:

Enjoy your Thanksgiving!

 

Classwork from 11/18:

1. Did Scarlet Letter practice quiz.

2. Read chapters 23 and 24.

3. Started work on the character analysis chart.

 

Homework:

Complete every item on the character analysis chart.

If absent 11/18, print the 2-page chart from the link; do the class reading and homework.

Classwork from 11/14:

1. Turned in quote sheet after recording info. from homework reading.

2. Read chapt.17 Scarlet Letter and wrote 3-segment paragraph about how Prynne hurt and helped Dimmesdale. Turned in paper.

 

Homework:

1. Review Scarlet Letter vocabulary and bring to class for a practice quiz.

2. Read chapts.18-22.

Classwork from 11/12:

1. Did Scarlet Letter quiz chapts. 7-12.

2. Began recording quotes (see homework below).

3. Read chapt. 13.

 

Homework:

1. Read Scarlet Letter chapts.13-16.

2. Record one significant quote for each character.  Cite by page number.

3. Add our weekly quote to the bottom of your quote sheet and explain what it means in your own words:

"Virtue is knowing of your innate superiority while remaining unaware of it in the presence of inferior people."  - Daniel Stewart, author of Tesla, the Modern Sorcerer.

Classwork from 11/6:

1. Got Scarlet Letter book from library.

2. Turned in chapt. 1-3 annotations and Scarlet Letter vocab.

3. Read chapts. 4-6 and took quiz.

4. Did RFU.

 

Homework:

1. Complete and resubmit annotations if needed.

2. Read Scarlet Letter chapters 7-12; be prepared to write about the story.

If absent 11/6, read all chapters at online-literature.com.

Classwork from 11/4:

1. Did benchmark writing.

2. Annotated chapt.1 of The Scarlet Letter.

3. Teacher verified vocab. homework.

 

Homework:

Read and annotate The Scarlet Letter chapts. 2 and 3

Classwork from 10/31:

1. Went over homework pgs.148 and 150 + American Speeches vocab.

2. Completed hourly schedule for a typical weekday and typical weekend (see Franklin's example p.143 in textbook) and turned in all Franklin work.

3. Practiced analogies.

 

Homework:

Prepare Scarlet Letter vocabulary sheet - 40 words.

 

Classwork from 10/29:

1. Did Benchmark multiple choice test.

2. Finished reading Franklin excerpt and added personal schedule of one typical weekday and one typical weekend to homework paper.  Made a chart of the hours of the day and your personal activities.

3. Did prep work for Benchmark writing.

 

Homework:

1. In your textbook, do skills p.150.  Write a fully-developed paragraph for the "Writing Application" section.

2. On Friday, turn in all work connected with Ben Franklin.

Classwork from 10/27:

1. Went over homework p.194 and turned in:

2. Did AP practice with Henry speech.

3. Read Ben Franklin excerpt from his autobiography.

(If absent, read pgs.140-145 in textbook.)

 

Homework:

1. Complete American Speeches vocab. chart - passages 2 and 3.

2. In textbook, read Franklin's aphorisms pgs.146-148.

3. Answers questions 4,5, and 7 p.148.

Classwork from 10/23:

1. Discussed Henry and Franklin speeches.

2. Worked on "Declaration of Independence" and turned in document.

 

Homework:

1. In your textbook, do skills p.194.  Use the vocab. on p.185.

2. On Monday turn in:

Classwork from 10/21:

1. Went over recent test and grades.

2. Discussed Paine homework p.162.

3. Finished AP practice work - King's speech.

 

Homework:

1. In textbook, read pgs. 187-190 - Henry and Franklin speeches.

2. Add p.193 activities to p.162 homework.

Classwork from 10/17:

1. Discussed Equiano homework and practiced quote integration;

turned in work.

2. Listened to King's "I Have a Dream" speech.

3. Worked in AP practice group.

 

Homework:

1. In textbook, read "The Crisis" p.160-162.

2. On p.162, do questions 1,2,3,6.  Restate the question in your response and write a thorough, insightful answer.

Classwork for 10/15:

1. Did Puritan documents test.

2. Read slave narrative.

 

Homework:

1. In your textbook, read the slave narrative pgs.44-48.

2. Create a chart of quotes - 4 quotes for each side; include page citations.

Left side:  What horrors does Equiano face?

Right side:  What helps Equiano endure the journey?

3. Do skills page 50 - all activities.

Classwork from 10/10:

1. Discussed argument writing paragraph structure.

2. Did AP practice work. Submitted vocab. homework.

3. Should American Lit curriculum continue to include Jonathan Edwards' sermon?

Created chart: 4 reasons to support/4 reasons to oppose

 

Homework:

1. Study Edwards' "Sinner" sermon and two Puritan poems.

Review pgs.98-113 in textbook and vocab. passages 1&4.

Test is on Weds. 10/15. 

2. Bring all class notes.

Classwork from 10/8:

1. Recited Alma Mater.

2. Discussed poetry homework and literary device "conceit".

3. Sketched a conceit about a modern-day appliance.

4. Turned in Puritan packet:

Homework:

1. Look over literary terms packet.

2. Complete American Speeches vocab. chart Passages 1 and 4 only.

Classwork from 10/6:

1. Discussed "Huswifery" homework.

2. Completed sermon excerpt and Edwards chart.

 

Homework:

1. In your textbook, read and study "To My Dear and Loving Husband" p.102.

2. Answer questions 1-5 (p.102) on the previous homework paper.

3. Turn in notes about Edwards, "Sinners" chart, and poetry homework.

4. Finalize memorizing the Alma Mater; recitations are on Weds.(10/8).

 

Classwork from 10/2:

1. Turned in scoring rubric for college argument essay.

2. Read and took notes about Jonathan Edwards.

3. Read "Sinners" in God's Hands (use textbook p.108-112 if absent).

4. Created chart of horrors vs. hope. 

Quote 4 specific examples for each side of the chart.

 

Homework:

1. Continue to memorize the Alma Mater. 

Recitations will be Weds. 10/8.

2. In textbook, study the Puritan poem "Huswifery" p.100-101.

3. Answers Q 1-5 p.101.

Classwork from 9/30:

1. Counselor presented information.

2. Practiced Alma Mater.

3. Revised essay draft.

4. Did RFU.

 

Homework:

1. Finish argument essay draft revisions and upgrade entire essay.

2. Submit the essay to turnitin.com.  Do not bring a hard copy to class.

3. Continue Alma Mater memorization. 

Classwork:

1. Turned in college chart, outline, and draft of argument essay.

2. Discussed test results and went over marking period grades.

3. Practiced Alma Mater.

 

Homework:

1. Start to memorize Alma Mater.

Use the link to sing-along with Belinda (or type "South Pasadena School Song" into Youtube).

2. Counselor information will be shared on Tues.

Classwork from 9/24:

1. Turned in argument essay outline.

2. Practiced writing integrated quotes.

 

Homework:

1. Upgrade your argument outline with specific data, facts, and quotes (hand-write these onto the typed copy).

2. Type (double space) a draft of your argument essay.  A 4-paragraph essay is expected; divide the essay into these sections: 

3. Cite each fact, quote, or piece of data with its source in parenthesis immediately following the item.  Use a website stem only for on-line sites and an author's last name for a print source.

4. Turn in the original college chart, the typed outline, and your typed draft.

Classwork from 9/22:

1. Turned in chart about attending an in-state vs. out-of-state college.

2. Did part 3 of the Native American Documents test.

 

Homework:

1. Outline an argument for attending an in-state vs. out-of-state college.

Review this Toulmin Method of logic at the Purdue OWL link below.

2. Do research to provide specific evidence (data) for each reason.  Be sure to cite the source.

3. Type your outline.

 

Classwork from 9/18:

1. Took test on Native American documents.

2. Did RFU.

 

Homework:

Complete the "Argument Prewriting" worksheet with thorough responses.

See attachment if absent.

 

Classwork from 9/16:

1. Turned in career sheet and 4 rounds of "Got an A" story.

2. Read Cherokee creation story and 3 poems;

wrote about topic vs. theme.

 

Homework:

1. In textbook, review "The Iroquois Constitution" pgs.24-26.

2. Test on Native American passages is Thurs. 9/18.

3. Bring topic/theme classwork from 9/16 to turn in.

Classwork from 9/12:

1. Completed project reflection sheet, stapled with instruction sheet, and turned in Face project.

2. Watched 9/11 video.

 

Homework:

1. Complete Career Choices worksheet.  Find a different and specific website for each career interest.

2. If needed, revise your "Got an A" story and turn in all four copies.

Classwork from 9/10:

1. Turned in "Got an A" story + 2 prior rounds.

2. Read "The Iroquois Constitution" and added notes to back of homework paper.

3. Turned in class notes about paragraph writing, first copy of Jemison paragraph, and revised Jemison paragraph with writing from class on the back, all stapled on top of the Native American stories chart that was collected on 8/26.

 

Homework:

1. Finish your Face project - it's due on Friday!

2. Bring the Face Project instruction sheet to turn in.

Classwork from 9/8:

1. Met in project groups.

2. Worked with Mary Jemison paragraph.

 

Homework:

1. Work on Face Project - due Friday, 9/12.

2. Type revised paragraph about Mary Jemison and her husband.  (Double space this one.)  Bring the revised, original, and class notes from 9/4.

3. Revise your "Got an A" story and bring all three copies.

Classwork from 9/4:

1. Turned in "How I Got an A" revised story along with the original.

2. Met with group and assigned each member one face portion.

3. Read "Mary Jemison" and built a 3-segment paragraph.

 

Homework:

1. Using the passage below, write a 3-segment paragraph about Jemison's thoughts and feelings toward her husband.

  3. Type your paragraph and triple space it.  Print a copy to bring to class.  Bring back the paragraph we wrote together in class on 9/4.

 

   Sheninjee was a noble man; large in stature; elegant in his appearance; generous in his conduct; courageous in war; a friend to peace, and a great lover of justice.  He supported a degree of dignity far above his rank, and merited and received the confidence and friendship of all the tribes with whom he was acquainted.  Yet, Sheninjee was an Indian.  The idea of spending my days with him, at first seemed perfectly irreconcilable to my feelings; but his good nature, generosity, tenderness, and friendship towards me, soon gained my affection; and, strange as it may seem, I loved him! - To me he was ever kind in sickness, and always treated me with gentleness; in fact, he was an agreeable husband, and a comfortable companion.

 

4. Work on Face Project - due Friday, Sept. 12.

 

Classwork from 9/2:

1. Returned summer reading handwritten essay.  Verified turnitin.com submission.

2. Did critical reading placement test.

3. Reviewed original legend and face project.

 

Homework:

1. Revise and reformat "How I Got an A in American Lit."  Turn in original + perfected copy.

2. Start working on face project.  Final due date is Friday, September 12.

Classwork from 8/28:

1. Turned in original legend - How I Got an A in American Lit.

2. Wrote about summer reading.

3. Read "The Life of Mary Jemison" (classroom text) and practiced writing meaningful thesis statements.

 

Homework:

1. Type summer reading essay, double space.

2. Set up a turnitin.com account and summit your essay.

3. Turn in the original, handwritten essay on Tues., 9/2.

 

Classwork from 8/26:

1. Turned in Summer Reading form.

2. Discussed homework and turned in Native American Stories chart.

3. Did classmate introductions.

4. Wrote original legend with the title:  How I Got an A in American Lit

 

Homework:

1. Complete and revise your story from class.

Your story must include: 

The story must be one page, typed (double spaced), size 12 font. 

A computer graphic must be included on the same page with its citation on the bottom right corner of the graphic (website stem only).

 

2. Proofread and edit your work!  Turning in a story that does not earn an A means you will need to redo the assignment.

 

 

Welcome back to school!

 

1. Turn in summer reading form.

2. By using textbook, complete "Native American Stories" chart.