American Lit (Period 2) Assignments

Classwork from 5/26:

1. Did vocab. activity chapts. 8-10 A Separate Peace.

2. Read A Separate Peace chapts. 11-13 and turned in reading logs.

3. Began vocab. set #4.

4. Went over final exam information and create study guide.

 

Homework:

1. Complete the novel (if not finished in class) by using the link below.

2. Complete vocab. sheet for chapts. 11-13 and prepare for quiz.

Bring all 4 vocab. sheets for A Separate Peace.

3. Bring "4 Paragraph Writing Guide" instruction sheet to class.  

Begin reviewing for the final exam.

 

 

Classwork from 5/24:

1. Discussed summer reading assignment - get form from teacher or library website.

2. Did The Crucible Act 4 quiz.

3. Did A Separate Peace vocab. quiz chapts.5-7.

4. Read A Separate Peace and recorded one log entry.

5. Began working on vocab. set chapts. 8-10.

 

Homework:

1. Use the link below to read to the end of chapt. 10 A Separate Peace.

2. Record one entry on your reading log; May reading logs are due 5/26.

3. Complete the vocab. set and prepare for a vocab. quiz on chapts. 8-10.

 

Classwork from 5/20:

1. Did A Separate Peace vocab. quiz chapters 1-4.

2. Finished Caaspp (SBAC) testing.

3. Read from A Separate Peace and recorded log entry.  

4. Worked on vocab. sheet chapts. 5-7.

 

Homework:

1. Complete A Separate Peace vocab. chapts. 5-7 and review for a quiz.

2. Reread Act 4 from The Crucible for a quiz - textbook pgs.1319-1334.

Classwork from 5/18:

 Did Caaspp performance task test.

 

Homework:

1. Read A Separate Peace chapts. 4 and 5 using the link below.

Make one entry on your reading log.

2. Review A Separate Peace vocab. chapts. 1-4 for a short quiz.

3. The Crucible Act 4 quiz is again postponed until Tues. 5/24.

 

 

Classwork from 5/16:

1. Did first portion of Caasp testing.

2. Read from class novel if finished with testing.

 

Homework:

1. Finish chapt. 1 (if needed) of A Separate Peace and read chapts. 2 and 3.

Use the link below to access the text.

2. Add one entry to your Reading Log.

 

 

 

3. The Crucible Act 4 quiz is postponed until Friday.

Classwork from 5/12:

1. Listened to Act 4 of The Crucible and discussed the play ending.

2. Began reading A Separate Peace; teacher checked for vocab. homework completion.

 

Homework:

1. Begin reviewing The Crucible for a quiz on Weds. 5/18 - only on Act 4.

2. Relax and come on Monday ready to take the SBAC test.  Bring earbuds.

Come refreshed from sleep, nourished and hydrated, and fully focused.

Classwork from 5/10:

1. Went over homework and turned in skills page 1289.

2. Did critique of summary paragraph writing and turned in work.

3. Listened to performance of Act 3 The Crucible.

 

Homework:

Prepare vocab. sheet for A Separate Peace chapts. 1-4.

Classwork from 5/6:

1. Did Act 1 quiz.

2. Discussed article about modern day behaviors and wrote two paragraphs; turned in work.

3. Listened to Act 2.

 

Homework:

1. In your textbook, do skills page 1289.  Use vocab. from the bottom of p.1266.

2. At the bottom of p.1289, do the "listening and Speaking" portion of the Extension Activities.  Make your script 1-2 pages; be sure you write about Rebecca Nurse (not Elizabeth Proctor).

Classwork from 5/4:

1. Reviewed homework about reading The Crucible and turned in paper.

2. Read Act 1 of the play.

 

Homework:

1. Review, or finish reading, Act 1 of The Crucible in your textbook at home.

2. Review the character of Abigail Williams for a short quiz on Friday, 5/6.

 

Classwork from 5/2:

1. Wrote April book review.

2. Went over recent assignments and grades.

3. Did online interaction.  

IF ABSENT: print the first attachment below and complete prior to class.

 

Homework:

1. Complete handout: "Preparing to Read The Crucible."

2. If absent, print and complete the second attachment.

Classwork from 4/26:

1. Read from book and recorded entry.

2. Finished reading "Winter Dreams" and quote chart.

3. Practiced integrating quote phrases.

4. Turned in quote chart and today's class work.

 

Homework:

Read your book; if finished, select another memoir to read for the next few days.

April reading logs are due 4/28.

Classwork from 4/28:

1. Read book and recorded final log entry.  Turned in April reading logs.

2. Wrote "Winter Dreams" test and essay; turned in work.

 

Homework:

1. Finish your biography or memoir by April 30.

2. Be prepared to write about the book in class on May 2.

Classwork from 4/22:

1. Did quiz about writing complete sentences.

2. Read book and recorded entry on log.

3. Read from "Winter Dreams" and recorded quotes on chart.

 

Homework:

1. Complete biography or memoir by 4/30.

2. April reading logs will be turned in on 4/28.

Classwork from 4/20:

1. Read biography and recorded entry.

2. Went over independent/dependent clauses and turned in homework.

3. Practiced editing sentences and fragments.

 

Homework:

1. Read biography or memoir and record entries.  Finish book by 4/30.

April reading logs will be turned in 4/28.

2. Review writing complete sentences for a quiz on Friday - 4/22.

Classwork from 4/18:

1. Read biography and recorded entry.

2. Worked on grammar - sentence structures - and turned in work.

 

Homework:

1. Read - finish at least one biography or memoir before April 28.

2. Complete clauses/sentences grammar handout.

 

Classwork from 4/14:

1. Read biography.

2. Discussed homework and turned in p.764.

3. Worked on identifying and correcting sentence fragments.

 

Homework:

Read biography or memoir and record entries.

Classwork from 4/12:

1. Read memoir and recorded entry.

2. Wrote argument paragraph (timed writing) and submitted to turnitin.com.

3. Began reading "Winter Dreams."

 

Homework:

1. Read biography and record entries.

2. In your textbook, do skills page 764. 

Classwork from 4/1:

1. Read biography and wrote entry on log.  

2. Discussed 3rd quarter grades.

3. Began grammar lesson about complete sentences.

 

Complete at least 5 out-of-class reading sessions between March 30 and April 12.

 

Classwork from 3/30:

1. Turned in research report, including Works Cited page.

2. Did research interim assessment on computer.

3. Began reading biography and recorded first Reading Log entry.

 

Homework:

1. Verify the biography you selected has an American connection and bring the book (or a new selection) to class on Friday.

2. By April 12 you need at least 5 out-of-class reading sessions recorded.

Classwork from 3/28:

1. Research report draft was turned in (and returned).

2. Groups presented "living paragraphs" about reading YA books.

3. Did search for graphic to include in research report.

 

Homework:

1. Do final revisions and editing of research report and Works Cited page.  Insert a graphic into your report and correctly cite a caption directly under the image.

2. Print final report to bring to class, including the Works Cited page.  

3. Submit report to turnitin.com.

4. Get a new book for in-class reading - a biography, autobiography, or memoir.

Classwork from 3/24:

1. Read novel and recorded entry; turned in March Reading Logs.

2. Teacher checked Works Cited page.

3. Wrote draft of research report in google docs.

 

Homework:

1. Finish reading YA book; must be done before class on 3/28.

2. Complete research report draft (double space) and print a hard copy for class.

3. All Naviance documents are due; download in order to upload each item into your "journal" and check box to share with counselor.

Classwork from 3/22:

1. Read book and recorded entry.

2. Outlined research report and organized notecards.

3. Reviewed Naviance requirements.

 

Homework:

1. Reading Logs are due 3/24.  Finish YA novel before class on 3/28.

2. Use easybib.com and create a Works Cited page for all of your research sources.  Export to google docs and print a copy of the Works Cited page.  Do not write your name on the printed copy.  Bring all notecards to class.

3. Naviance documents must be completed by 3/28.

Classwork from 3/18:

1. Read book and recorded entry.

2. Researched online and took notes.

 

Homework:

1. Read book and record entries; Reading Logs are due Thurs. 3/24.

2. Finish researching (5-7 sources) and bring all notes (30+).

3. Continue working on Naviance documents.  All items are due by 3/28.

Classwork from 3/16:

1. Read book and recorded entry.

2. Turned in Common Application.

3. Did research for societal change report.

 

Homework:

1. Read book and record entries.  Reading Logs will be due March 24th.

2. Continue research; have notes from at least 5 sources.

Classwork from 3/14:

1. Read book and recorded entry.

2. Teacher checked notes from online sources.

3. Research print sources in the library.

 

Homework:

1. Read book and record entries.

2. From Naviance, print the Common Application and fill it out.

Classwork from 3/10:

1. Read book and recorded entry.

2. Teacher checked research topic and question.

3. Discussed note-taking process and Works Cited information.

 

Homework:

1. Read book and record entries.

2. Produce notes from online sources about your topic.

Classwork from 3/8:

1. Read YA book and recorded entry.

2. Turned in Naviance Part 1.

3. Compared End Notes and Works Cited formatting for research.

4. Read short research document about cell phones and discussed research topics.

 

Homework:

1. Read YA book and record entries.

2. Fill out the top half of the research assignment.  Determine a topic, narrow it to a focus, and write a research question.

Classwork from 3/4:

1. Read YA novel and recorded first Reading Log entry for March.

2. Teacher checked for library card.

3. Started Naviance page one of handout from counselor.

4. Did RFU.

 

Homework:

1. Read book from public library and record entries on Reading Log.

2. Complete Part 1 (first page) of the Naviance assignment (see handout).

Classwork from 3/2:

1. Wrote review of historical fiction book.

2. Critiqued personal statements.

 

Homework:

1. Bring YA novel from a public library and your own library card.

2. Handwrite at least 15 corrections or revisions on your personal statement draft. Turn in the critique sheet and draft on Friday.

3. Finalize your personal statement and submit to turnitin.com.  Print a hard copy for class (no double-sided printing) and turn in the scoring rubric with your final personal statement.

Classwork from 2/29:

1. Read novel.

2. Did Healthy Kids survey.

3. Wrote Personal Statement in Google Docs.

 

Homework:

1. Finish historical fiction book and bring book and/or logs to class for an activity.

2. Finish Personal Statement in Google Docs; print a hard copy to bring to class.

3. Get YA novel from a public library, using your own library card.  The book and library card must be with you in class on Friday (3/4).

Classwork from 2/25:

1. Read novel.

2. Went over grades.

3. Discussed personal statement samples; teacher checked homework outline.

 

Homework:

1. Read and finish historical fiction book by beginning of class on 3/2;

you must have a book to read in class on 2/29.

2. Decide which prompt and topic to write about for your personal statement.

Classwork from 2/23:

1. Read novel and recorded entry; turned in Feb. reading logs.

2. Did Thoreau test.

3. Worked on personal statement outline.

 

Homework:

1. Read novel and finish book by March 1. (No log entries required, just read.)

2. Complete all details on personal statement outline.

Classwork from 2/19:

1. Read from historical fiction novel and recorded entry.

2. Went over homework.  Turned in skills pages 398 and 415.

3. Read and discussed "Civil Disobedience."

 

Homework:

1. Read novel.  Reading Logs are due 2/23/16 but you have until the beginning of March to finish reading the book.

2. In your textbook, reread and review "Walden" p.403 and "Civil Disobedience" p.412 for a quiz on 2/23.

Classwork from 2/17:

1. Did The Red Badge of Courage test and/or read historical fiction novel; recorded entry on Reading Log.

2. Went over homework.

3. Compared Thoreau's and Littell's Cape Cod walk.

 

Homework:

1. Read from historical fiction book and bring to class. Reading Logs will be due Tues, Feb. 23, but you until Feb. 29 to finish the book.

2. In textbook, do skills p.415.

Classwork from 2/11:

1. Did reading session and recorded log entry.

2. Turned in Emerson work:

transcendentalism worksheet

"Self-Reliance" quotes

"Snowstorm" responses

"Nature" responses

3. Read "Walden" excerpt.

 

Homework:

1. Finish The Red Badge of Courage and get new historical fiction book.

Read and record entries on reading log.

2. In textbook, do skills p. 398.  Use vocab. from p.387 bottom.

 

Classwork from 2/9:

1. Did computer assessment and started RFU for second semester.

2. Discussed homework.

3. Did reading session from Red Badge or historical fiction book.

 

Homework:

1. In textbook, read "Nature" pgs. 388-390.

Do questions 3, 4, and 6 p.390.

Bring all trancendentalism work.

2. Do reading sessions and complete log entries. Get historical fiction book if almost finished with Red Badge.

Classwork from 2/5:

1. Did reading session and recorded entry on Reading Log.

2. Discussed transcendentalism and homework.

3. Read "Self-Reliance" excerpt and recorded 6 quotes.

(If absent, use textbook pgs. 391-2.)

4. Did worksheet about using quotation marks.

 

Homework:

1. Do at least one reading session and record entry.  Start a selection process for your own historical fiction book to read (with an American connection). 

2. Bring earbuds/headphones for a computer assessment.

3. In your textbook, read "The Snowstorm" p.395-6.  Answer questions 1-5  on p.396 thoroughly and thoughtfully.

Classwork from 2/3:

1. Read from The Red Badge of Courage and wrote one Reading Log entry.

2. Discussed Red Badge and watched Civil War re-enactment prezi.

3. Began discussion of transcendentalism.

 

Homework:

1. Do two reading sessions from Red Badge and record entries.

2. In your textbook, read about the transcendentalist movement (pgs.384-5) and complete the handout.

3. Next week, bring earbuds/headphones for an interim assessment activity.

Classwork from 2/1:

1. Turned in original story and scoring rubric (instruction sheet).

2. Checked out The Red Badge of Courage from library and read/discussed pgs. 1-5.

3. Went over second semester reading program requirements (see handout).

4. Recorded one summary sentence on Reading Log (get from teacher) for today's class reading.

 

Homework:

1. Do two reading sessions (about 30 mins. of reading per session) before Weds.

2. Record each session on the Reading Log.

Classwork from 1/28:

1. Teacher checked story board and story draft.

2. Did peer editing.

3. Discussed Romanticism and Poe's "The Raven;" turned in notes.

 

Homework:

1. Revise and finalize original story modeled after "Tom Walker."

2. Submit the story to turnitin.com.

3. Print a hard copy of the story to turn in along with the scoring sheet.

4. Meet in the library lobby on Mon. to turn in The Scarlet Letter.

Welcome to Second Semester!

 

Classwork from 1/26:

1. Read student samples of "Tom Walker" story remake.

2. Discussed story requirements (see handout).

3. Worked on personal story development.

 

Homework:

1. Complete story board - 6 frames.

2. Write a draft of your original story.

Type (double space)

Print a copy to bring on Thursday.

 

Classwork from 1/12:

1. Did "Tom Walker" quiz.

2. Completed open book analysis of the story and wrote practice argument paragraph.

 

Homework:

1. Bring "Tom Walker" papers back to class.

2. Begin studying for the final exam.  

The argument paragraph portion of the final will be on Friday, January 15.

Classwork from 1/8:

1. Turned in The Scarlet Letter essay draft and scoring sheet; final essay is on turnitin.com.

2. Prepared a final exam study sheet:

p.42-49 Olaudah Euquiano

p.98-103 Puritan poetry

p.106-113 "Sinners"

p.240-253 "The Devil and Tom Walker"

Writing terms

Reading Comprehension

Argument paragraph writing

alliteration

redemption

Eras in American Lit

3. Read "The Devil and Tom Walker" (p.240 in textbook if absent).

 

Homework:

1. Finish reading "The Devil and Tom Walker" if necessary.

2. Review the story for a quiz. Study margin notes and questions at the end of the story; know the term "omniscient narrator" - see p.253.

3. Begin reviewing how to write an argument paragraph.  You will begin the final on Friday, Jan. 15, by writing an argument paragraph during our 50 minute class.

Classwork from 1/6:

1. Peer edited essay.

2. Did RFU.

 

Homework:

1. Revise and finalize The Scarlet Letter essay.

2. Submit the final essay to turnitin.com.

3. Turn in essay draft and scoring rubric.

Classwork from 1/4:

1. Discussed Scarlet Letter test and writing rubric.

2. Worked on draft of essay about one character from The Scarlet Letter:

What positive and negative influences affected _____  (your assigned character) in The Scarlet Letter?

You are writing a 4-paragraph essay to analyze your character.

 

Homework:

1. Complete the essay draft.  

2. Print a hard copy to bring to class and bring the scoring rubric.

Classwork from 12/17:

1. Turned in 10 quotes, group brainstorming, and essay outline for The Scarlet Letter.

2. Did The Scarlet Letter test.

3. Started writing essay.

 

Enjoy your holidays; see you in the new year!

Classwork from 12/15:

1. Read The Scarlet Letter graphic novel.

2. Teacher checked 10 character quotes.

3. Did group brainstorming about what or who helped and hurt your character.

4. Outlined essay to address this question: What positive and negative influences surround your character?  Make a chart to include:

Thesis

Body paragraph

Record 3 specific positive examples.  List textual support for each (quote a phrase).

Body paragraph

Record 3 specific negative examples.  List textual support for each.

 

Homework:

1. Review The Scarlet Letter and study the vocabulary.  The test is Thursday, 12/17.

2. Complete the essay outline.

3. Turn in your list of 10 quotes, group brainstorming ideas, and essay outline.

 

 

Classwork from 12/11:

1. Wrote an explanation of Dimmesdale's and Prynne's plan.

2. Finished reading The Scarlet Letter.

 

Homework:

1. Based on your seat row, research one character:

First row across (north to south) - Dimmesdale

Second row - Prynne

Third row - Chillingworth

Fourth row - Pearl

2. Record 10 quotes, cited by page number, about how the character changes from the beginning of the story, through the middle, and at the end.

Classwork from 12/9:

1. Discussed and turned in Chapt. 17 annotations.

2. Read The Scarlet Letter chapt. 18.

 

:Homework:

Finish reading chapt. 18 and read The Scarlet Letter chapts.19-21.

Classwork from 12/7:

1. Read / reviewed chapt. 14.

2. Did Scarlet Letter quiz chapts.7-14.

3. Turned in Venn Diagram comparing Dimmesdale and Chillingworth.

4. Read chapts. 15 and 16.

 

Homework:

1. Read and fully annotate chapt. 17 The Scarlet Letter.

2. Label 10 different and specific emotions such as fear, anxiety, hope, etc.

Classwork from 12/3:

1. Did Scarlet Letter vocab. quiz and turned in vocab. worksheet.

2. Worked on Venn Diagram.

3. Read chapt. 10 and started chapt. 11.

 

Homework:

1. Finish Venn Diagram comparing and contrasting Rev. Dimmesdale and Roger Chillingworth.  Support 3 similarities and 3 differences with textual support for each item - a quoted phrase and page citation.

2. Read chapts. 11-13.

3. Review chapts. 7-14 for a quiz; we will read chapt.14 in class before the quiz.

Classwork from 12/1:

1. Did Scarlet Letter quiz chapts. 1-6.

2. Worked on RFU.

3. Read The Scarlet Letter chapts. 7 and 8.

 

Homework:

1. Finish chapt. 8 and read chapt. 9 The Scarlet Letter.

2. Study the 40 vocab. words and bring the vocab. sheet for a quiz on 12/3.

(No need to memorize, but be familiar with the words.)

Classwork from 11/20:

1. Practiced fully integrating textual phrase into sentences.  Wrote one statement with a quoted phrase for each segment on the homework chart.

2. Turned in chapt. 1-3 annotations, "10 Things" group work, chart of quotes, and quote integration sentences.

3. Read The Scarlet Letter chapts. 4 and 5.

 

Homework for 11/30:

1. Read Scarlet Letter chapt. 6 "Pearl."

2. Review chapts.1-5 for a quiz on The Scarlet Letter chapts.1-6.

Classwork from 11/18:

1. Turned in Scarlet Letter annotations, chapts. 1-3 and checked out novel.

2. Made a list: 10 Things We Know from Chapts. 1-3.

3. Created a Google Docs chart (2x8 table); on the left we recorded 8 significant things from the novel (chapts. 1-3).

 

Homework:

1. On the right side of your chart in Google Docs, quote textual evidence to support each idea.  Cite by page number from the novel.

2. Print your Scarlet Letter chart and bring to class;

turn in notes from 11/18 group work.

3. If needed, complete full annotations for chapts. 1-3!!  

Bring the annotated chapters back to class.

Classwork from 11/13:

1. Discussed Scarlet Letter vocab. homework.

2. Went over Declaration of Independence test.

3. Started reading and annotating The Scarlet Letter.

 

Homework:

Annotate chapters 1-3 of The Scarlet Letter.  In the margins write clarifying ideas, record synonyms for difficult vocab., ask questions, and sketch visuals to represent ideas from the text.  

 

Do not simply underline passages, but show and write your interactions with the story as you read.  (If you were absent on 11/13, print chapters 1-3 from online-literature.org and complete the process.)

Classwork from 11/10:

1. Did Declaration of Independence test and turned in worksheet from 11/4.

2. Worked on AP practice passage.

 

Homework:

1. Bring AP practice paper to turn in, including American Speeches vocab. sheet for Per 2 only.

2. Complete The Scarlet Letter vocab. #1-40 (front and back) by writing a definition or synonym on the left for each underlined word from the text.

Classwork from 11/6:

1. Turned in Franklin classwork (2 paragraphs from 11/2), aphorism homework p.148, 150, and 163. 

2. Created mini-poster featuring one aphorism from the Enlightenment Era.

3. Discussed Declaration worksheet from 11/4.

 

Homework:

1. Study pgs.154-163 in your textbook for a test on The Declaration of Independence.

2. Turn in the Declaration worksheet done in class on 11/4.

Classwork from 11/4:

1. Went over Franklin homework, p.148 and 150.

2. Analyzed The Declaration of Independence and turned in classwork.

 

Homework:

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

2. On your Franklin homework paper, add the chart - Q3- from p.163.

Classwork from 11/2:

1. Discussed homework and turned in p.176 (Per 2) or p.178 (Per 4).

2. Read excerpt from Ben Franklin - if absent use textbook p.141 to 145.

3. Did the following writing activity:

Analyze the results of Franklin's experiment.  Include fully integrated textual support in your response.  Which of Franlkin's thirteen virtues have you mastered?  Which virtues would you like to improve in your own life and how will you do so?

 

Homework:

1. Complete the in-class paragraph writing, if needed.

2. Study aphorisms from Poor Richards Almanak, p.146-8 in textbook.

3. Write a full response to Q7 p.148; do skills page 150.

 

Classwork from 10/29:

1. Discussed and turned in Wheatley homework, p.173.

2. Went over grades.

3. Did RFU.

 

Homework:

1. In textbook, read about Wheatley, p. 170.

2. Read "To His Excellency" p.175-6.

Do questions 2, 4, and 5 p.176.

Classwork from 10/27:

1. Did Puritan Documents test.

2. Did RFU.

 

Homework:
1. In textbook, read "An Hymn to the Evening" p.172.

2. Analyze the poem by answering questions 2-5 p.173.

Include a context for each response, making each answer thorough and specific. 

Classwork from 10/23:

1. Turned in handwritten and typed homework, p. 113.

2. Took notes on Jonathan Edwards using Google classroom.

 

Homework:

1. Study Puritan poetry p. 101-102 and "Sinners" passage p. 108-112.

2. Review how to write an argument paragraph.

3. Test on above items is Tuesday, 10/27.  

Classwork from 10/21/15:

1. Discussed "Sinners" homework p.113 and made upgrades.

2. On homework paper, added a list of quotes from the speech that give hope.

3. Did RFU.

 

Homework:

1. Type p.113 homework answers and make revisions to show context, completion, and depth of analysis in your answers.

2. Bring both original and typed p.113 homework to class.

3. Begin preparing for test next Tues., 10/27, on Puritan poetry and Edwards' "Sinners" passage.

 

Classwork from 10/19:

1. Revised argument paragraph sample and turned in work.

2. Went over Puritan poetry homework and skills page. 

Turned in homework p.101, 102, and 103.

 

Homework:

1. In your textbook, read "Sinners" p.108-112.

2. Do p.113.

Classwork from 10/15:

1. Teacher checked turnitin.com submission for argument paragraph.

2. Went over homework p.101-2 and discussed Puritan poetry.

 

Homework:

1. Reread the poems p.101-2; on the homework paper do Q 5 and 7, p.103.

2. Do skills p.104; use vocab. list at the bottom of p.99.

Classwork from 10/13:

1. Edited argument paragraph.

2. Did AP practice.

3. Started Reading for Understanding (RFU) program.

 

Homework:

1. Read about two Puritan poets, p.98 in textbook, then read poems p.100-102.

2. Do questions 3 and 4, p.101, and questions 3 and 5, p.102.

3. Finalize argument paragraph and submit to turnitin.com.

Classwork from 10/9:

1. Recited Alma Mater.

2. Went over homework and turned in:

p.183 Q1 + examples of rhetoric (King's letter)

chart comparing John Smith's narrative to Equiano's 

p.84 and p.86 homeowork

3. Discussed argument paragraph promoting Color Day.

 

Homework:

1. Using the argument paragraph model, write your own argument paragraph about a school tradition or event.

2. Type (double space) your paragraph and bring printed copy. 

Classwork from 10/7:

1. Practiced Alma Mater and did recitations.

2. Made revisions on Equiano essay.

3. Went over King's letter homework and read John Smith's narrative, p.72-77 in textbook.  On back of homework paper, made a T chart to compare/contrast

similarities between John Smith and Equiano vs. dissimilarities.

 

Homework:

1. Finalize memorization of Alma Mater (if needed).

2. In textbook, read Bradford's "Of Plymouth Plantation" pgs. 78-84.

3. On p.84 answer questions 4 and 6, then do all of skills page 86.

Use the vocab. list at the bottom of p.71.  

4. Bring 10/7 and 10/9 homework papers to turn in.

Classwork from 10/2:

1. Teacher checked vocab. homework completion from American Speeches and Equiano essay submission on turnitin.com.

2. Did Patrick Henry speech - AP practice passage 2.

3. Practiced Alma Mater.

 

Homework:

1. In textbook, read pgs. 180-182.

2. Answer Q1 on p. 182. Record 3 examples of King's rhetoric in his letter.

Include one example each of ethos, logos, and pathos.

3. Memorize the Alma Mater.  Practice with Belinda. (Click link below.)

 

Classwork from 9/30:

1. Critiqued Equiano essay and turned in:

p. 50 homework

Equiano quote chart

handwritten essay draft (first half or more)

typed essay

2. Practiced listening skills with "I Have a Dream" speech.

3. In groups, did AP practice analysis of King's rhetoric.

 

Homework:

1. Submit Equiano essay to turnitin.com before next class period.

2. Define American Speeches vocabulary - front side only.

Classwork from 9/28:

1. Added to homework chart from classroom text.

2. Wrote first half of Equiano essay.

 

Homework:

1. Type (double space) what you wrote during class.

2. Finish the essay - write and/or type a paragraph about Equiano's hope and a concluding paragraph about what we learn from studying Equiano's narrative.

3. Bring to class: p.50, chart of quotes, handwritten draft (first half or more), and typed complete essay.

Classwork from 9/24:

1. Went over grades for first marking period.

2. Discussed homework p.50 and set up Equiano chart.

3. Did Reading for Understanding program placement test.

 

Homework:

On the back of your homework, create a 2-column chart from Equiano's narrative.

On the left, record 5 quotes about the horrors of the slave ship.

On the right, record 5 quotes that show how Equiano endured the journey; what gave him hope?

Cite each quote by page number; review your textbook pgs. 45-48.

Classwork from 9/22:

1. Turned in college paragraph + draft, chart/outline, research articles.

2. Did quote integration practice.

3. Wrote "Prestigious Colleges" essay.

4. Turned in revision of "Got an A" story + earlier copies.

 

Homework:

1. In your textbook, read Equiano's slave narrative pgs. 42-48.

2. Do skills page 50 - all 5 sections.

 

Classwork from 9/18:

1. Discussed and revised college argument paragraph using Benchmark Scoring Rubric.

2. Edited origin story.

3. Began quote integrating practice from "Blue Winds Dancing."

 

Homework:

1. Finalize corrections on your "Got an A" story and bring all copies to class.

2. Revise your college argument paragraph. Turn in college research documents, prewriting chart, draft copy, and final paragraph.

3. Submit your college argument writing to turnitin.com.

Classwork from 9/16:

1. Documented 2 articles from research.

2. Created chart of data for going out-of-state and staying in state for college.

3. Organized essay.

 

Homework:

1. Write an argument for one side of the college issue: stay in state or not?

Use the link below to review the Toulmin Method of logic.  

2. Include quoted and referenced data in your writing; cite by website stem in parenthesis within your paragraph.

3. Type, double-space your argument and print a copy for class;

bring all research notes and articles back to class.

 

Classwork from 9/14:

1. Wrote about 9/11 videos and turned in research handout.

(Per 2 also turned in A story rewrite + original document.)

2. Did group activity about "Blue Winds Dancing."

 

Homework:

1. Locate two online articles about college, one to support attending an out-of-state school and one to support attending college in your home state.

2. Print one page from each article that most clearly communicates the reasons for each side of the topic.  Handwrite additional reasons from the article that did not print on the one page.  Cite both printed pages by using MLA 7 formatting and bring both pages to class.

 

Classwork from 9/10:

1. Turned in graphic organizer of American Lit eras.

2. Edited "Got an A" story.

3. Watched video to commemorate 9/11.

 

Homework:

1. Respond to 9/11 video and do additional research by

completing handout. Be ready to write about 3 video clips (see handout).

2. Print an edited copy of "A" story and bring revised + original stories.

Classwork from 9/4:

1. Did Iroquois Constitution test.

2. Turned in study guide for test.

 

Homework:

1. Using the "American Lit Major Movements" handout, create a graphic organizer of the first 5 eras on the front side of the worksheet.

2. Enjoy your holiday and pupil free day!

Classwork from 9/2:

1. Turned in A story.

2. Wrote body paragraph about Mary Jemison.

3. Discussed Iroquois Constitution; turned in class and homework.

 

Homework:

1. Prepare a study guide for Iroquois Constitution p.24-6.

2. Study for test on 9/4 and turn in study guide.

Classwork from 8/31:

1. Did critique of "How I Got an A" story.

2. Read "The Life of Mary Jemison" excerpt in class textbook.

3. Listed Sheinjee's qualities and practiced paragraph writing.

 

Homework:

1. Rework your A story to truly make it an A and turn in the revised copy.

2. Submit your origin story to turnitin.com.

3. In your textbook, read "The Iroquois Constitution" pgs. 24-26.

Do questions 2, 3, 4, 5 on page 26.

Classwork from 8/27:

1. Turned in summer reading form and handwritten essay.

2. Wrote origin story with the title: How I Got an A in American Lit

Elements that must be included:

Homework:

1. On turnitin.com register for Per 2 (#10469027 Tigers) and resubmit summer reading essay.

2. Type story (double space, sz 11 or 12 font comparable to Times New Roman).

3. Add electronic image and citation; the graphic and story must all be on one page (front only).

4. Proofread and revise thoroughly before printing a final copy; rework the story until it is an A!

Class work from 8/25:

1. Discussed Native American origin stories and turned in homework chart.

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

 

Homework:
1. Type summer reading essay but do not add to the content.

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

3. Submit your summer reading essay electronically; do not print a copy.

4. Turn in the handwritten essay and your summer reading form.

Welcome back to school!

Class work from 8/21:

1.  Did class introductions and student profile.

2.  Discussed summer reading activities and textbook.

3.  Read "The Earth on Turtle's Back" and recorded information.

 

Homework:

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

2.  Read Native American passages and complete comparison chart we started in class.