English 9 (Period 3) Assignments

Classwork from 5/25:

1. Did Scarlet Ibis test.

2. Read from novel and recorded log entry.

3. Recorded items to study for final exam.  

4. Information about the Summer Reading assignment was distributed.

 

Homework:

1. Finish May novel.

2. Turn in reading logs and be prepared to write about one book finished in May.

3. Bring poetry work - including the packet containing "The Rainy Day" analysis.

Classwork from 5/23:

1. Did grammar test for chapt. 23.

2. Read novel.

3. Finished reading "The Scarlet Ibis."

4. Created group graphic organizer about Hurst's style and turned in work.

 

Homework:

1. Review "The Scarlet Ibis" in textbook, pgs. 554-564, for a test on 5/25.

2. Bring handout "Four Paragraph Essay Writing Guide."

3. Read novel and finish book by Friday; May reading logs are due 5/27.

 

Classwork from 5/19:

1. Read novel.

2. Turned in all grammar chapt. 23 work.

3. Read pgs. 515-517 in grammar book and did Ex.A p.518;

went over homework together.

4. Began reading The Scarlet Ibis.

 

Homework:

1. Study grammar chapt. 23 for a test.

2. Read novel and record log entries.

Classwork from 5/17:

1. Read novel.

2. Went over grammar homework; added Ex. 10 p.510-511.

3. Finished reading "The Necklace" and recorded style examples; turned in work.

 

Homework:

1. Read your novel and record entries.

2. In grammar book, study pgs. 511-514.

Do Ex. 11 p.511(bottom) - 513

Do Ex. 13 p.513

Do Ex. 14 p.514-5

3. Turn in all grammar chapt. 23 work and bring book to class.

Classwork from 5/13:

1. Read novel.

2. Went over grammar homework.  Read pgs.504-506.

Did Ex. 7 and Ex. 8 pg. 506-7.

3. Read "The Necklace." (If absent, read in your textbook pgs.608-615.

 

Homework:

1. From grammar book, add Ex. 9 p.507-8 to your work from chapt.23.

2. Read realistic fiction book and record entries.

3. Bring both books to class.

Classwork from 5/11:

1. Read novel.

2. Went over grammar homework and discussed pgs. 497-501.

3. Read "The Secret Life of Walter Mitty" and completed handout; turned in classwork.

 

Homework:

1. In grammar book, study p.501 (bottom)- 503.  Add Ex. 6 p.503-4 to grammar homework paper. Bring book to class.

2. Read novel, record entries, and bring book to class.

Classwork from 5/9:

1. Read novel and recorded entry.

2. Read "The Open Window" in class textbook.

3. Discussed essay editing and worked on upgrading.

4. Turned in "Rules of the Game" open book test and essay draft.

 

Homework:

1. Finish editing and submit revised "Rules of the Game" essay to turnitin.com by midnight tonight (May 9th).

2. In grammar book, read pgs. 494-497.

3. Do Ex. 2 p.497 and bring book to class.

4. Read novel and bring book to class.

Period 3 (only) meets 5/11 in the Little Theater because of AP testing.

Classwork from 5/5:

1. Read realistic fiction book and started May Reading Log entries.

2. Read "Rules of the Game" and began open book test.

 

Homework:

1. Using your textbook, pages 262-272, complete the open book test for "Rules of the Game" (if more time was needed).  Bring the test paper to turn in.

2. Select one of the Extended Response options on the test handout and write a three paragraph response - an introduction with a thoughtful thesis, a body paragraph of specific details and evidence cited from the story, and a concluding paragraph to summarize your analysis.  The same story is in your textbook, pages 262-272.

3. If typing, use google docs and double space, but also print a hard copy to bring to class.

4. Read from your novel and bring the book to class.

Classwork from 5/3:

1. Read from realistic fiction book.

2. Went over "Checkouts" homework and added written reflection.  

Sketched the two characters using details from the story.  

Wrote script of an extended scene you created.  Turned in all "Checkouts" work.

 

Homework:

1. Read from your realistic fiction book.  Bring it to class every day.

2. PER 3 only - meet in room 613 on Thursday; 313 is being used for AP testing.

Classwork from 4/29:

1. Did poetry test.

2. Wrote review for biography or memoir and sketched graphic.

3. Did RFU.

 

Homework:

1.Get new book for May reading and bring to class - new genre: realistic fiction.

2.In textbook, read "Checkouts" p.282-285.

3.Answer Q1 and Q5 on page 285.

Classwork from 4/27:

1. Read from biography and recorded entry.  Turned in April reading logs.

2. Analyzed poems "The Rainy Day" and "My Papa's Waltz."

3. Reviewed 15 poetic terms.

 

Homework:

1. Finish April's biography or memoir and be prepared to write about the book on Friday, 4/29.

2. Study the 15 poetic terms and how to identify/ explain examples.  There is a poetry test on Friday, 4/29.

 

Classwork from 4/25:

1. Read book and recorded entry.

2. Discussed homework and turned in responses to p.233.

3. Analyzed "Like Hurricanes."

 

Homework:

1. Read book and record entries.  Finish at least one biography or memoir by 4/28 but have a book in the current genre to read in class on 4/27.  

2. April reading logs will be collected on 4/27 and you must finish your book before Friday but without recording any logs.

3. Begin studying the 15 poetic terms for a test on Friday, 4/29.

Classwork from 4/21:

1. Read book and recorded entry.

2. Did pronoun test - grammar chapt. 7.

3. Completed identifying examples of poetry terms using the poems "The Spearthrower" and "Slam, Dunk, & Hook."  Turned in chart of terms.

 

Homework:

1. Read biography or memoir and record entries.  Finish at least one book by April 28.  April reading logs will be collected April 27.

2. In textbook, read "Shoulders" p.232.

3. Do all of the activities on p.233 by analyzing the poems on pgs.228-232.  Write specific and thorough responses.

Classwork from 4/19:

1. Read biography and recorded entry.

2. Did grammar Ex. D, E, and F pgs.169-171.

Turned in chapt. 7 grammar work (including Ex. C and 13, pgs.166-169).

3. Analyzed the poem "The Spearthrower" and recorded examples for consonance, metaphor, personification, and tone.

 

Homework:

1. Read book and record entries; finish the biography by 4/28. Logs are due 4/27.

2. Study pronoun usage (grammar book chapt. 7), especially who/whom, for a quiz.

Classwork from 4/15:

1. Read biography and recorded entry.

2. Went over grammar homework; read p.168 and did Ex. 13 p.168-9.

3. Studied Shakespeare's Sonnet 91 and recorded examples of rhythm, irony, and satire.

 

Homework:

1. Read your book and record entries.  Finish at least one biography or memoir before April 29.

2. Bring grammar book to class.

Classwork from 4/13:

1. Read biography and recorded entry.

2. Teacher checked completion of 15 poetry definitions.

3. Discussed Shakespeare's Sonnet 54.

4. Read grammar book p.163-5; did Ex.11 and Ex.12 p.165-6.

 

Homework:

1. Read biography and record entries.

2. In grammar book, add Ex.C p.166(bottom)- p.168 to today's classwork.

Bring grammar book to class.

Classwork from 4/11:

1. Read biography and wrote entry.

2. Read "The Seven Ages of Man" (textbook p.944) and created a chart to name/identify each stage.  Turned in classwork.

3. Received list of poetry terms and recorded example for alliteration.

4. Did RFU.

 

Homework:

1. Read book and record entries.

2. Define 15 poetry terms (see handout).

3. Bring grammar book.

Classwork from 3/31:

1. Did Romeo and Juliet Act 5 test.

2. Read biography and recorded an entry on log; 5 out-of-class reading sessions need to be recorded between 3/29 and 4/11.

3. Read grammar book pgs. 159-161, then did:

Ex. A p.159-160

Ex. 10 p.161-2

Ex. B p.162-3

4. Turned in all Chapt. 7 grammar work.

 

Enjoy Spring Break!

 

 

Classwork from 3/29:

1. Started reading biography or memoir.  Made first entry on new Reading Log.

2. Went over homework and turned in skills page 876.

3. Practiced preAP work with passages from Act 5.

 

Homework:

1. Bring biography.  Read at least 5 sessions outside of class before April 11.

2. Review Romeo and Juliet Act 5 for a test - including a translation section.

3. Bring grammar book.

Classwork from 3/25:

1. Read Act 5 Romeo and Juliet.

2. Juliet paragraph was submitted to turnitin.com.

3. Turned in March Reading Logs.

4. Created poster featuring YA books.

 

Homework:

1. In textbook, do skills p.876.

2. Select and bring to class a biography or memoir for April reading.  The book does not have to be from a public library.

3. Bring grammar book and chapt. 7 work.

 

Classwork from 3/23:

1. Read book and recorded entry.

2. Discussed grammar homework.

3. Wrote analysis paragraph about Juliet's fears before drinking the potion (Act 4, Scene 3).

 

Homework:

1. Finish reading YA book; March Reading Logs are due 3/25.

2. Bring a printed computer graphic, image cut from a magazine, etc. to represent an idea or theme in one YA book that you read in March.  The graphic should be about 4x6".

3. Finalize your Juliet paragraph.  Edit and revise; proofread carefully!  Submit to turnitin.com.

4. Bring grammar book and chapt. 7 work to class.

Classwork from 3/21:

1. Did Act 3 quiz.

2. Read book and recorded entry.

3. Began Romeo and Juliet Act 4.

 

Homework:

1. Read YA book and record entries.  Finish by Fri. 3/24.

Reading Logs are due Friday.

2. Read grammar book pgs. 153-157.  Do Ex. 3 p.156.  Do Ex. 5 p.157.

Bring the grammar book to class.

Classwork from 3/17:

1. Read book and recorded entry.

2. Discussed homework and turned in p.843.

3. Read Act 3 of Romeo and Juliet.

 

Homework:

1. Read book and record entries.  Reading Logs are due Fri, 3/25.

2. Review Act 3 in textbook, pgs. 819-841, for a quiz.

Classwork from 3/15:

1. Did capitalization quiz and turned in Ex. A and C.

2. Read book and recorded entry.

3. Read Act 3 Scene 1 of Romeo and Juliet.

 

Homework:

1. Read book and record entries.

2. In textbook, do skills p.843; use vocab. on p.818.  Do not do Extension Activities.

Classwork from 3/11:

1. Read book and recorded entry; received second Reading Log form.

2. Went over homework and read the rest of grammar chapt. 22; added Ex. C to homework paper.

3. Did RFU.

 

Homework:
1. Read YA book and record entries.

2. Review grammar chapt. 22 for a quiz on capitalization; turn in Ex. A and Ex. C.

Classwork from 3/9:

1. Read book and recorded entry.

2. Read Act 2 Romeo and Juliet.

3. Went over homework and turned in:

translation sheet

Act 1 worksheet

skills page 817

 

Homework:

1. Read YA book and record entries.

2. In grammar book, read pgs. 478-486.

Do Ex. A p.487.  Bring book to class.

Classwork from 3/7:

1. Read novel and recorded entry on log.

2. Discussed Act 1 homework.

3. Read Romeo and Juliet Act 2, scene 2.

 

Homework:

1. Read YA novel and record entries.

2. In textbook, do skills page 817, vocab. (3 parts) and grammar (2 parts).  Do not do the Extension Activities.  Use the vocab. set at the bottom of p.794.

3. Bring translation sheet and Act 1 homework to turn in.

Classwork from 3/3:

1. Read YA novel and recorded entry.

2. Recorded chart of parallel family structure in Romeo and Juliet.

3. Watch Act 1 of the play.

 

Homework:

1. Read novel, record entries on Reading Log, and bring to class.

2. Using your textbook, complete the Act 1 handout for Romeo and Juliet.

Classwork from 3/1:

1. Read from YA book.

2. Teacher checked library card and R&J translation completion.

3. Discussed requirements for second semester reading program (see handout).

4. Went over homework.

 

Homework:

1. Read from teen book.

2. Record reading sessions on Reading Log.

Classwork from 2/26:

1. Did A Tale of Two Cities test.

2. Took Healthy Kids survey online.

3. Did RFU.

4. Started translation of Romeo and Juliet Prologue.

 

Homework:

1. Complete the R and J translation sheet, both sides.

2. Bring YA book from a public library and your library card.

Classwork from 2/25:

1. Read final two chapters of A Tale of Two Cities "The Knitting Done" and "The Footsteps Die Out Forever."

2. Did Book 3 vocabulary test.

 

Homework:

1. Review A Tale of Two Cities for a test on the novel.  

2. Have you been to a public library to get a YA book?  On March 1st you MUST have a public library YA book and your own library card with you in class.

Classwork from 2/22:

1. Answered Tale chapt. 11/12 question from homework reading.

2. Read chapt. 13 "Fifty-Two" and practiced vocabulary Book 3.

 

Homework:

1. Study Book 3 vocabulary sheet for test on 2/24.

2. Begin reviewing A Tale of Two Cities for Friday's test (2/26) on the whole book.

3. Start making plans to get YA (young adult) books from a public library.  You must use your own library card and bring a book + your library card to class on March 1st.

Classwork from 2/18:

1. Discussed and turned in Tale chapt. 9 chart.

2. Read chapt. 10 "The Substance of the Shadow" and completed fill-in sheet of details from Dr. Manette's letter.

3. Practiced vocab. Book 3.

 

Homework:

1. Use literature.org to read A Tale of Two Cities, Book 3, chapts. 11 and 12 - "Dusk" and "Darkness."

2. Practice Book 3 vocabulary.  The test is on Wednesday, Feb. 24th.

Classwork from 2/16:

1. Responded to Tale chapts. 6 and 7; teacher verified completed Book 3 vocab.

2. Read chapt. 8 "A Hand at Cards."

3. Discussed double-column table for notetaking.

 

Homework:

1. Using literature.org, read A Tale of Two Cities Book 3 chapt. 9 "The Game Made."

2. Complete double-column chart for chapt. 9.

Classwork from 2/10:

1. Read Tale Book 3 chapts. 4 and 5.

2. Went over grammar homework.

3. Demonstrated knowledge of complete sentences; 

turned in chapt.10 grammar work: Ex. 2, 3, A, B, 6.

 

Homework:

1. On literature.org, read A Tale of Two Cities Book 3, chapts. 6 and 7 "Triumph" and "A Knock at the Door."  Be prepared to write a response about the information.

2. Complete Book 3 vocab. sheet, front and back.

Classwork from 2/8:

1. Did computer assessment.

2. Discussed grammar homework.

 

Homework:

1. On literature.org, locate A Tale of Two Cities; finish reading chapt. 2, Book 3 and read chapt. 3, Book 3 "The Shadow."

2. In grammar book, read pgs. 216-217.

Do Ex. 6 p.217-218.

Classwork from 2/4:

1. Turned in final Darnay essay, scoring rubric, CD/quote sheet, and typed draft.

Final (revised) essay must be reposted on turnitin.com.

2. Read "In Secret," chapt. 1 of Book 3 A Tale of Two Cities.

3. Went over grammar homework.

4. Read grammar pgs. 209-211. Did Ex. 3 p.209 and Ex. A p.212.

 

Homework:

1. In grammar book, read p.213. Do Ex. B p.213-4.  Bring book.

2. Define and record synonyms for words 1-12, Book 3.

3. Bring your own earbuds for a computer assessment.

 

Classwork from 2/2:

1. Went over writing guide and scoring rubric for Darnay essay.

2. Made hand-written revisions and corrections to essay hard copy.

Use comments on turnitin.com under "Grademark" section.

 

Homework:

1. Make revisions to Darnay essay and submit revised copy to turnitin.com.

2. Print the final essay. Turn in:

3. In grammar book, read pgs. 206-7.  Do Ex. 2 p.208 and bring book to class.

Classwork from 1/29:

1. Did vocab. quiz Book 2 Part 3.

2. Reviewed body paragraph requirements; wrote 3rd paragraph of Darnay essay.

3. Wrote concluding paragraph for the essay - all commentary to summarize the topic and make some predictions.

4. Submitted the 4 paragraph essay (or however much is finished) to turnitin.com.

 

Homework:
1. Make revisions and additions to your Darnay essay.  Finish all 4 paragraphs if not done during class.

2. Print a hard copy of your revised essay (not the one on turnitin.com) and bring to class.  Bring your quote sheet (essay outline).

Classwork from 1/27:

1. Turned in vocab. set Book 2 Part 3 and practiced vocabulary.

2. Selected textual evidence for each idea on the Darnay essay outline.

3. Wrote introduction for Darnay essay on google docs.

 

Homework:

1. Study for vocab. quiz on Friday.

2. In google docs, write the first body paragraph (add it to your introduction) of the Darnay essay.  Include a TS, CD+2Cms, CD+2CMS, CD+2CMs, and CS.  Each segment needs textual support integrated into your own sentence and a transitional phrase leading into the CD.

Welcome to Second Semester!

 

Classwork from 1/15:

1. Read "Drawn to the Loadstone Rock," chapt.24 Book 2 A Tale of Two Cities.

2. Started an essay outline.

 

Homework:

1. Complete vocab. sheet Book 2, Part 3.

2. Start studying for a vocab. quiz on Friday, 1/29.

Classwork from 1/11:

1. Turned in Mockingbird research notes from 3 sources and Works Cited page.

2. Went over final exam schedule and study sheet.

3. Checked Ex. 4 grammar homework and added Review A, p.137-138.

4. Read pgs.139-143.  Did Ex. 8 p.143-144.

 

Homework:

1. In grammar book, read pgs.144-148; do Review E p.149.

2. Turn in all grammar work from chapter 6.

3. Review use of easybib.com and preparing a Works Cited page.

Classwork from 1/7:

1. Answered Mockingbird questions from Part 2 and turned in all notes, chapts. 1-31.

2. Did research about the setting of the novel and took notes.

3. Learned how to create a Works Cited page on easybib.com.

 

Homework:

1. Find one additional source associated with the setting of To Kill a Mockingbird such as The Great Depression, the 1930s, racial prejudice in Alabama, etc.  and take about a half page of notes.  Turn in all research notes.

2. Add the 3rd source to your Works Cited document on easybib.com, then export to googledocs and print a copy of the Works Cited page with all 3 sources.  Do not add your name or change the formatting from easybib.com.

3. In your grammar book, read p.131-135.  Do Ex. 4, p.135-6.  Bring the book!

Classwork from 1/5:

1. Did agreement quiz - grammar chapter 5.

2. Read To Kill a Mockingbird in groups, chapts. 27 to ...?

 

Homework:

1. Finish reading To Kill a Mockingbird.

2. Write a one-statement summary focus for each chapt. 27-31 and turn in chapter notes for the whole book.

3. Review Part 2 of Mockingbird (chapts. 12-31).

Classwork from 12/18:

1. Went over grammar homework.  Read pgs. 127-8.  Did Ex. 10 p.128-9.

2. Turned in all grammar work from chapt. 5:

Ex. 4, 5, A, 8, E, 10

3. Did Ex. 11 p. 129 as a class "quiz" practice.

4. Read Tale chapt. 23 "Fire Rises."

 

Homework for Jan. 4:

Review subject/verb and pronoun/antecedent agreement (chapt. 5) for a quiz.

Enjoy the holidays!!

 

Classwork from 12/16:

1. Wrote explanation for Mockingbird chapt. 24 and turned in chapt.15-17 chart.

2. Read Mockingbird chapts. 25 and 26; added summary statement for each chapter to notes page.

3. Went over grammar homework; did Ex. A p.117-8.

4. Read p.118-125 in grammar book; did Ex. 8 p.122.

 

Homework:

1. In grammar book, do Ex. E p.126.

2. Turn in all grammar chapt. 5 work; bring book to class.

Classwork from 12/14:

1. Read "The Sea Still Rises" - Tale chapt.22.

2. Discussed Mockingbird chapts. 19,20,21.

3. Read chapt. 22 and recorded summary statement on notes page.

4. Completed DDIST list of style elements.

 

Homework:

1. Finish Mockingbird chapt. 23 and 24;

record a summary statement for each chapter.

2. In grammar book, read p.112-117.

Do Ex. 4 p.115

Do Ex. 5 p.117

Bring your grammar book.

 

 

Classwork from 12/10:

1. Read Tale chapt. 21 "Echoing Footsteps."

2. Discussed Mockingbird statements for chapts. 15, 16, 17, 18.

3. Identified 6 quotes from the novel.

4. Began reading chapt. 19.

 

Homework: 

1. Read Mockingbird chapts. 19, 20, 21.

2. Add one summary statement for each chapter to your novel notes.

Classwork from 12/8:

1. Read "A Plea" chapt. 20 Tale.

2. Discussed homework Mockingbird chapts.12-14.

3. Read chapt. 15 and added statement to notes page.

4. Went over grades.

 

Homework:

1. Complete Tale vocab. sheet through #23.

2. Read Mockingbird chapts. 16-18 and write one summary statement per chapter to notes page.

Classwork from 12/4:

1. Read "An Opinion" chapt. 19 Tale Book 2, and wrote 3 CDs with integrated quote phrases for the 3 suggestions that Mr. Lorry gives Dr. Manette.

2. Turned in Mockingbird 6 quotes from chapt. 10/11 and CD/CMs worksheet.

3. Did grammar chapt. 2 test.

4. Typed  (double spaced) Tale chapt. 19 paragraph, adding CMs and a CS.

5. Submitted paragraph to turnitin.com.

 

Homework:

1. If not completed during class, finish chapt. 19 paragraph and submit to turnitin.com by midnight on 12/4.

2. Read Mockingbird chapts. 12, 13, 14 and write a focus statement for each chapter on your novel notes paper.

Classwork from 12/2:

1. Went over grammar homework and turned in from chapt. 2:

Ex. 16, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25

2. Did Review Ex. D p.65.

3. Took quiz on Mockingbird chapts.7-11.

4. Teacher checked Tale vocab. sheet #1-12.

 

Homework:

1. Study grammar chapt. 2 for a test on 12/4.

2. Complete 4 CD+CMs segments about Atticus's fathering in Mockingbird.

   Turn in worksheet + original paper with quotes from chapts.10/11.

Classwork from 11/30:

1. Read Tale chapt.18 "Nine Days."

2. Added Ex. 23 (p.63 in grammar book) to chapt. 2 work.

3. Wrote summary statements on notes page for Mockingbird chapts.10 and 11.

4. Used quotes about Atticus's parenting to write CDs and CMs.

 

Homework:

1. Define Tale vocab. #1-12 on Book 2, Part 3 worksheet.

2. In grammar book, study p.64.  Do. Ex.24 p.64-5.

Read p.66-67.  Do Ex.25 p.67.

Bring all chapt.2 grammar work. Test is on Friday!

3. Review Mockingbird chapts.7-11 for a quiz.

Bring list of 6 quotes and today's classwork.

 

Classwork from 11/19:

1. Did vocab. test Book 2, Part 2; turned in vocab. sheet.

2. Went over grammar homework; read p.61 and did Ex. 22 p.62.

3. Began reading Mockingbird chapt.10 and taking notes about Atticus.

 

Homework:

1. Finish reading Mockingbird chapts. 10 and 11; record 6 quotes that tell about how Atticus acts as a father and cite each by page number. (Complete this 11/19 and 11/20 prior to your vacation.)

2. Bring grammar book and chapt. 2 work.

 

Enjoy the Thanksgiving break!

Classwork from 11/17:

1. Read "One Night" Tale chapt.17, Book 2.

2. Teacher checked vocab. completion.

3. In grammar book, read about direct objects, p.59; did Ex.20, p.60.

4. Discussed Mockingbird chapts.1-6.

 

Homework:

1. Do Ex. 21, p.60-61, and bring grammar book to class.

2. Study Tale vocab. Book 2, Part 2 for the test on Thurs.,11/19.

Complete, if needed, and bring the vocab. homework back to class!

3. Bring Mockingbird book.

Classwork from 11/12:

1. Read "Still Knitting," Tale chapt. 16.

2. Started vocab. Book 2, Part 2 practice.

3. Did Mockingbird quiz chapts. 1-6 and wrote paragraph.

4. Started Mockingbird notes.

 

Homework:

1. Complete the backside of Tale vocab. sheet, Book 2, Part 2.

2. Start studying; the vocab. test is Thursday, 11/19.

3. Read Mockingbird chapts. 7-9.

Add one summarizing statement for each chapt. to your notes.

4. Bring grammar book.

Classwork from 11/9:

1. Read Tale chapt. 15 "Knitting."

2. Went over grammar homework Ex. 16 and 19.

3. Checked out To Kill a Mockingbird and read chapt. 1.

 

Homework:

1. Read Mockingbird chapts. 1-6.

2. Review novel reading for a quiz on Thursday, 11/12.

Classwork from 11/5:

1. Read Tale chapt. 14 "An Honest Tradesman."

2. Turned in Venn Diagram for chapts. 12/13 and discussed responses.

3. Addressed envelope and prepared request letter for mailing.

 

Homework:

1. In your grammar book, read complements p.54(bottom) to p.58.

2. Do Ex.16, p.56-7; Do Ex. 19, p.58.

Classwork from 11/3:

1. Read Tale chapts. 12 and 13 "The Fellow of Delicacy/No Delicacy."

2. Teacher checked vocab. completion - Book 2, Part 2 front side.

3. Revised request letters were turned in.

4. Went over grades.

 

Homework:

1. If needed, revise and edit request letter.  

All students must submit the request letter to turnitin.com.

2. Use a Venn Diagram to compare and contrast elements in the two novel chapters read during class (Book 2, chapt.12 and 13).  Use literature.org to access the text.

Classwork from 10/30:

1. Turned in revised letter and original copy.

2. Completed Novel Notes document for Chapt. 11 Tale.

If absent, read  "A Companion Picture" (Book 2, chapt. 11) at literature.org.

 

Homework:

1. Revise request letter (again) if not accepted yet; bring all copies.

2. Do the front side of Book 2, Part 2 Tale vocab. sheet.

 

 

Classwork from 10/28:

1. Read Tale chapt. 10 "Two Promises," did activity and turned in work.

2. Turned in all chapt. 2 grammar work -

Ex.2,5,7,8,9,10,11,12, and practice worksheet

3. Did grammar quiz - subject/verb.

4. Did RFU.

 

Homework:

1. Revise and turn in edited business letter - proofread carefully!

2. Bring original letter (with editing ideas), envelope, and stamp.

Classwork from 10/26:

1. Read Tale chapt. 9 "The Gorgon's Head."

2. Went over grammar homework and did Ex. A p.47.

3. Turned in business request letter.

 

Homework:

1. Study grammar chapt. 2 up to p.54. Quiz is on Weds., 10/28.

2. Turn in all practice work from grammar chapt. 2.

3. Bring business size envelope and first class stamp.

 

Classwork from 10/22:

1. Went over business letter and did self-editing.

2. Went over Ex. 9 grammar work and read pgs. 44-50.

3. Did grammar Ex. 10, p.45, Ex. 11, p.46, and Ex. 12, p.51. 

 

Homework:

1. Revise and edit request letter. Bring to class a perfected copy.

2. In grammar book, study pages 51-52.

3. Do Ex. 13, p. 52 (bottom) -53.

Bring grammar book and all chapt. 2 work.

Classwork from 10/20:

1. Did Book 2, Part 1 vocab. test.

2. Drafted full block business request letter.

 

Homework:

1. Finalize your request letter and print a copy for class.

2. In grammar book, read p.42-43 "Subject in an Unusual Position."

3. Add Ex. 9 p.43-44 to previous grammar (Chapt. 2) paper.

Bring grammar book to class!

Classwork from 10/16:

1. Turned in Tale chapt. 7 homework.

2. Read chapt. 8 "Monseigneur in the Country."

3. Created and turned in correction sheet for business letter test.

4. Practiced vocab.

 

Homework:

1. STUDY Book 2, Part 1 (40 words) Tale vocab. for test on 10/20.

2. Research and record info. for your request letter:

name of person

title or position

name of business

address of business

What item will you request be sent to you?

Classwork from 10/14:

1. Read Tale Book 2, chapt. 7 "Monseigneur in Town."

2. Wrote business letter test.  Instructions are linked here:

 

Homework:

1. Complete chapt. 7 acitivity sheet.  Use literature.org to access the text.

2. Continue to study for 10/20 vocab. test.

Classwork from 10/12:

1. Teacher checked vocabulary homework - sketches of Book 1, Part 1 (Page 2).

2. Discussed business letter format and wrote a practice business letter.

 

Homework:

1. Study full-block business letter format for a test on Weds., 10/14.

2. Start studying 40 vocab. words for test on Tues., 10/20.

Classwork from 10/8:

1. Went over and turned in p.199 homework.

2. Recited Alma Mater.

3. Wrote and turned in body paragraph about Miss Pross from Tale chapt. 6.

 

Homework:

Complete Book 2, Part 1 (page 2) vocabulary sheet.  

Sketch visual representations of the words on the front;

on the back write a definition for each word.

 

Classwork from 10/6:

1. Did Tale Book 2 chapt. 6 quiz and turned in graphic organizer homework.

2. Did RFU.

3. Read business letter (see textbook p.197 if absent) and wrote notes about author's purpose, rhetorical situation, and use of rhetorical language (3 examples).

4. Practiced Alma Mater.

 

Homework:

1. Finish memorizing the Alma Mater for quiz on Thurs.,10/8.

2. In your textbook, do "Acitivity" p.199 - a letter of welcome - and "Contrasting Informational Text."  Bring 10/6/15 class notes to turn in.

Classwork from 10/1:

1. Went over grammar homework Ex. 2 and 5, chapt. 2.

2. Read pgs. 40-41; added Ex. 7 p.40 and Ex. 8 p.41-2 to homework paper.

3. Began practicing SPHS Alma Mater.

 

Homework:

1. At literature.org, read Tale Book 2, chapt. 6 "Hundreds of People."

2. As you read, take notes in the form of a graphic organizer.  

Do not write long sentences or quote passages. Quiz on chapt. 6 is Tuesday, 10/6.

3. Practice memorizing the Alma Mater with Belinda.

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8B9VZKgP9A4

Classwork from 9/29:

1. Read "The Jackal" - Tale Book 2, chapt. 5.

2. Discussed homework and read "The New Frontier" (Kennedy speech).

3. Added examples of rhetoric to homework paper and turned in work.

 

Homework:

1. In your grammar book, read pgs. 33-39.

2. Do Ex. 2, p. 36, and Ex. 5, p. 39.

Classwork from 9/25:

1. Took notes on Tale chapt. 3 (Book 2) "A Disappointment" and read chapt. 4 "Congratulatory."

2. Discussed homework pg. 719.

3. Went over grades.

 

Homework:

1. In your textbook, read about author's purpose, pgs. 162-163.

2. Listen to this audio recording of King's speech:

Follow the excerpt in your textbook, pgs. 165-166, toward the end of the speech.

3. On your p.719 homework paper, record 5 examples of rhetoric from King's speech.

Classwork from 9/23:

1. Went over skills page homework and turned in paper.

2. Did grammar chapt. 1 test and turned in exercises:

Review A, Ex. 14, Ex. 20

Ex. 21, Ex. 22, Ex. 23

3. Did RFU.

4. Listened to Tale Book 2 chapt. 3 "A Disappointment."

 

Homework:

1. In your textbook, read a book review and book jacket information- pgs. 715-718.

2. On p.719, do #8, parts a and b, by writing thorough responses with the context of each question included in your answer.

Classwork from 9/22:

1. Read Tale Book 2, chapt. 2 "A Sight."

2. Reviewed vocab. homework.

3. In grammar book, read p.29 -30 and did Ex. 23 p.30-31.

4. Went over Tale Book 1 test.

 

Homework:

1. Study grammar chapt. 1 Parts of Speech; test is 9/23.

Turn in all exercises from chapt. 1 of grammar book.

2. In textbook, do skills p.706. Use the vocab. at the bottom of p.695.

Do all 5 sections: Word Analysis, Spelling, Analogies, Grammar practice, Writing Application.

Classwork from 9/17:

1. Read Tale Book 2, chapt. 1 "Five Years Later."

2. In grammar book, read pgs. 24-28; added Ex. 21 p.26 and Ex. 22 p.28 to Chapter 1 grammar papers.

3. Went over "Understanding Comics" homework and turned in paper.

 

Homework:

1. Using the Book 2, Part 1 vocabulary chart, write a definition for each word in the corresponding square on the back side of the handout.  Next to each word on the front, sketch a visual representation of the word.

2. Bring your grammar book and work to class; a test on parts of speech (Chapter 1) will be Wednesday, 9/23.

Classwork from 9/15:

1. Went over grammar Ex. A p.13.

2. Did Book 1 test A Tale of Two Cities.

3. Read p.14-23 in grammar book (verbs and adverbs).

4. Added Ex. 14, p.18-19, and Ex.20, p.23-24, to homework paper.

 

Homework:

1. In your textbook, read "Understanding Comics" pgs. 694-704.

2. Complete #6 and #8 p.705.

3. Bring your grammar book to class.

Classwork from 9/11:

1. Did library orientation with Ms. Wilkerson and checked out grammar book.

2. Finished Tale chapt. 6 and turned in quote work from chapts. 5 and 6.

3. Went over vocab. test.

 

Homework:

1. Review A Tale of Two Cities Book 1 (chapts. 1-6) for a test on Tues. 9/15.

Use literature.org to access the novel.

2. In your grammar book, read pgs.1-13 about nouns, pronouns, and adjectives.

3. Do Review Ex. A on p.13 and bring your grammar book to class.

 

Classwork from 9/9:

1. Completed Book 1 vocabulary test.

2. Did Reading for Understanding (RFU) placement.

3. Read Tale chapt. 6 "The Shoemaker."

 

Homework:

1. Using your chapt. 5 quote practice paper, record 5 meaningful quotes from Tale chapt. 6.  Using literature.org as the novel source, cite each quote by chapter number.

2. Meet in the library on Friday for a presentation during the first half of class.

 

Classwork from 9/3:

1. Discussed and turned in Dickens research.

2. Finished reading Tale chapt. 5 "The Wine Shop" and practiced quoting textual evidence.

3. Practiced vocabulary.

 

Homework:

Study 40 vocabulary words; Book 1 vocab. test is Sept. 9.

Classwork from 9/1:

1. Went over "Fly Away" homework and turned in work, along with Amy Tan homework.

2. Discussed chapt. 4 and some of Book 1 vocabulary.

3. Read Tale chapt. 5 "The Wine Shop."

 

Homework:

1. Finish Book 1 vocabulary sheet (front and back).

2. Research Charles Dickens and complete research handout.

Classwork from 8/28:

1. Went over Grade Sheet and how to view comment in turnitin.com.

2. Discussed 3 questions from Tan homework.

3. Read Tale chapt. 4 "The Preparation."

 

Homework:

1. In your textbook, read "Fly Away" pgs. 373-376.

2. On the back of the Amy Tan homework, answer questions 3, 6, 7 p.376.

(You can use a separate paper but bring both assignments to turn in.)

3. Continue working on Tale Book 1 vocabulary sheet.

Classwork from 8/26:

1. Read Tale of Two Cities chapt. 3 "The Night Shadows."

2. Turned in Summer Reading form and handwritten essay;

teacher verified electronic version on turnitin.com.

3. Worked on Tale vocabulary chart.

 

 

Homework:

1. In textbook, read pages 276-279 "Literature and Media."

2. Answer 3 questions by using complete sentences and context:

Class work from 8/24:

1. Discussed chapt. 2 "The Mail" and turned in class activity.

2. Wrote about summer reading; received grade for reading form.

 

Homework:

1. Type the summer reading paragraphs written during class.  

Use spell check and formatting help but do not add to the content.

2. Create your turnitin.com account using steps on the back of our class guidelines.

3. Submit electronically your summer essay to turnitin.com. Do not print a copy.

4. Turn in the handwritten essay and summer form.

 

Welcome back to school!

Class work from 8/20:

1.  Made class introductions and prepared student profile.

2.  Discussed summer reading activities and textbook.

3.  Read the first chapter of A Tale of Two Cities.

 

Homework:

1.  Turn in summer reading form with all signatures; be prepared to write about your summer reading experience and the books you read.

2.  Access A Tale of Two Cities online at literature.org and read chapter 2; use this link.  http://literature.org/authors/dickens-charles/two-cities/book-01/chapter-02.html