English 9 (Period Per 1) Assignments

Classwork from 6/2:

1. Did poem analysis - first section of final exam.

2. Started to prepare a chart of quotes for the Jekyll and Hyde essay.

On the left, record actions and events that reflect the decisions or choices Dr. Jekyll makes which affect him as well as other people. On the right, record quoted phrases from the text that support each item identified. Cite each phrase by page number.  Do not copy lengthy passages, you are only looking for phrases to integrate into your essay.

 

Homework:

1. Complete your chart of quotes. Bring the Jekyll and Hyde book, along with all notes and the quote chart, in order to write your essay for the final exam.

2. Continue to review A Tale of Two Cities, Romeo and Juliet, and essay-writing skills for the final exam.

 

Classwork from 5/31:

1. Did Jekyll and Hyde test.

2. Turned in chapt. notes and vocabulary sheet.

3. Finished RFU activity and calculated average.

 

Homework due 6/2:

1. Review poetic devices and how to analyze a poem (the 4 square process);

you will start the final exam on Friday.

2. Bring your Jekyll and Hyde book to begin preparing the final essay.

Classwork from 5/26:

1. Did chapt. 4 grammar quiz - "The Clause."

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

3. Read Jekyll and Hyde, chapts. 9 and 10; wrote notes for both chapters.

4. Discussed what to study for the final exam:

how to write an essay

how to analyze a poem  (this part of the final will be on Fri., June 2)

 

Homework due 5/31:

1. Study Jekyll and Hyde, especially chapt. 10, for the test on Weds., 5/31.

2. Turn in chapt. notes + vocab. sheet for points.

3. Review the vocab., which may be mentioned on the test, but know these 15 words (Your vocab. sheet will not be used for the test.):

#5  reputable             26  sedulously

11  sullenly                28  disreputable

12  boisterous           32  emphatically

14  inordinate            33  inscrutable

15  prevision             38  lamentably

18  unobtrusively      40  composed

21  rendered             48  volatile

24  anatomical

 

Classwork from 5/24:

1. Read book and recorded entry.

2. Went over grammar homework and practiced finding clauses.

3. Read chapt. 8 from Jekyll and Hyde and recorded notes.

 

Homework due 5/26:

1. Finish self-improvement book; reading logs are due Fri.

2. Study grammar book chapt. 4 "The Clause" for a quiz.

3. Finish Jekyll and Hyde vocab. sheet - back side.  Begin reviewing words for the test next Weds.; you can use the vocab. chart for the test.

4. Get your summer reading book from the school library.

Classwork from 5/22:

1. Read book and recorded entry.

2. Went over grammar homework; turned in all chapt. 4 work.

3. Teacher checked vocab. completion.

4. Read Jekyll and Hyde chapts. 5&6 (pgs.20-27) and wrote notes on chart.

 

Homework due 5/24:

1. Read self-improvement book; finish on Thurs.  Logs are due Friday.

2. In grammar book, study pgs. 106-108.  Do Ex. 10 p.108-109.

Prepare for chapt.4 grammar test on Friday.

3. Read chapt.7 of Jekyll and Hyde (p.28-29); take notes on new chart handout.

Classwork from 5/18:

1. Read book and recorded log entry.

2. Discussed grammar book p.101-2, noun clauses.

Added Ex. 8 p.102-3 to chapt. 4 work.

3. Read Jekyll and Hyde chapt. 4.

 

Homework due 5/22:

1. Read self-improvement book and record entries; logs are due Fri, 5/26.

2. Do Jekyll and Hyde vocab. for chapts. 5-7 (half of back side on vocab. sheet).

3. In grammar book, restudy p.103-105.  

4. Do Ex. 9 p.105-6 on a new paper; bring all chapt. 4 work and grammar book.

Classwork from 5/16:

1. Read self-improvement book.

2. Checked out Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde from school library, and read chapts.1-2.

3. Teacher checked vocab. completion (front side); started chapt. notes chart.

 

Homework due 5/18:

1. Read book.  Finish self-improvement book by May 26th.

May logs and a review of the book will be turned in on Friday, 5/26.

2. Finish J and H chapt. 2, and read chapt. 3 - up to p.15.

Complete chapt. notes for 1/2 - top of sheet- and chapt. 3 at the bottom.

3. Bring grammar book and work to class.

Classwork from 5/12:

1. Read book and recorded entry.

2. Turned in Romeo and Juliet essay; turned in scoring rubric and essay draft.

3. Went over grammar homework; read pgs.99-100. Did Ex.6 p.100-101.

4. Read first chapter of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.

 

Homework due 5/16:

1. Read self-improvement book and record entries; get another book if finished.

2. Do the front side only of the Jekyll and Hyde vocab. sheet.

3. Bring grammar book and papers to class.

Classwork from 5/10:

1. Read book and recorded entry.

2. Worked with partner to edit and revise essay.

3. In grammar book, read pgs.93-95. Did Ex.1 p.95.

 

Homework due 5/12:

1. Read book and record entries.

2. Finish revising Romeo and Juliet essay and submit to turnitin.com.

3. Print a hard copy of the final essay to turn in during class.

Also turn in your draft with handwritten revisions and the scoring rubric.

4. In grammar book, study pgs.95-97.  To your class paper, add:

Ex. 2 p.97-8

Ex. 5 p.98-99 #1-5 only

Bring your grammar book to class!

Classwork from 5/8:

1. Read self-improvement book and recorded entry.

2. Did handwritten revisions on Romeo and Juliet essay draft.

3. Did RFU.

 

Homework due 5/10:

1. Read book and record entries.

2. Continue to make handwritten improvements to essay.

3. In google docs, make all revisions and upgrades to your essay.

Your essay must be accessible in google docs for class on 5/10.

4. Bring grammar book.

Classwork from 5/4:

1. Read self-improvement book and recorded log entry.

2. Discussed homework chart of loves in the play.

3. Discussed sample essay from Romeo and Juliet; started essay outline.

 

Homework due 5/8:

1. Read book and record entries.

2. Write a draft of the love essay.  Double space and use google docs.

See instructions posted below if you were absent from class on 5/4.

3. Print a copy to work on in class; make sure the draft is complete (not just a portion of the essay).  The final copy + draft and revision evidence is due 5/12.

 

 

Classwork from 5/2:

1. Started new book genre - self-improvement. Read one session and began new reading log entries.

2. Discussed Act 4 quiz from Romeo and Juliet.

3. Began quote chart about the loves in the play.

 

Homework due 5/4:

1. Read from book and record log entries.

2. Find examples of different loves in the play and complete a chart:

action expressing love     quote from the text     type of love expressed

3. Locate at least 7 examples, covering at least 5 different types of love; 

cite textual evidence by act:scene:line  (use textbook pgs.771-874).

Classwork from 4/28:

1. Wrote review for April book.

2. Read Act 5 of  Romeo and Juliet.

 

Homework due 5/2:

1. Select books to read in May about self-improvement and start reading.

2. Bring a self-improvement book to class on Tues., 5/2.

Classwork from 4/26:

1. Discussed Act 4 and turned in homework.

2. Took Act 4 test.

3. Read memoir and recorded entry; turned in April Reading Logs.

4. Did practice AP analysis for Act 4.

 

Homework due 4/28:

1. Finish memoir and be prepared to write about one book read in April.

You may have your book with you on Friday, and bring your April logs.

2. Start researching and acquiring a May book; it must be with you in class on 5/2.

The May genre is self-improvement.  Make sure you don't select a book that is only informational about a topic; it needs to be written to help make you better.

Classwork from 4/24:

1. Read memoir and recorded entry.

2. Discussed homework and turned in skills page 843.

3. Finished Act 3 and read Act 4.

 

Homework due 4/26:

1. Read memoir and record entries; reading logs are due 4/26.

Finish reading your book by Friday, April 28.

2. Do the Open Book "test" sheet for Act 4, using your textbook pgs.845-857.

A quiz on Romeo and Juliet Act 4 will be Weds., 4/26.

Classwork from 4/20:

1. Read memoir and recorded entry.

2. Discussed Act 2 homework, p.817, and turned in work.

3. Read Act 3 - if absent read p.819-834 (top) in textbook.

 

Homework due 4/25:

1. Read memoir and record entries.

2. In textbook, do vocab. and grammar sections on p.843; use p.818 for vocab list.

Classwork from 4/18:

1. Read memoir and recorded entry.

2. Discussed and turned in Act 2, scene 2 homework.

3. Read from Act 2.

 

Homework due 4/20:

1. Read and record entries from memoir.

2. In textbook, do Act 2 vocab. and grammar sections p.817;

use p.794 for the vocab. list and do not do the Extension activities on p.817.

Classwork from 4/14:

1. Did interim assessment for reading literary texts.

2. Read memoir and recorded entry.

3. Discussed Act 1 homework and turned in paper.

4. Read Act 2, scene 1.

 

Homework due 4/18:

1. Read memoir and record entries; get another book if finished with one.

2. Do Act 2, scene 2 packet.  If absent on 4/14, in your textbook read pgs.797-802 and answer all the margin questions  - p.797 "Literary Analysis, Reading Strategy, Reading Check"  p.798 "Literary analysis" etc. through p.802.

Classwork from 4/12:

1. Read memoir and recorded entry.

2. Discussed Romeo and Juliet vocabulary and Prologue; turned in work.

3. Watched Act 1 of the play.

 

Homework due 4/14:

1. Read novel and record entries.

2. In textbook, review Act 1 (begins p.771) and complete the two-sided worksheet.

You must read p.774-778 to understand events the video skipped.

Classwork from 4/10:

1. Read memoir and recorded log entry.

2. Discussed poetry test results and 3rd quarter grade sheet.

3. Analyzed two Shakespearean sonnets.

 

Homework due 4/13:

1. Read from book and record entries.

2. In textbook, quote and define terms from Romeo and Juliet (see handout).

3. Translate each line of the Prologue into contemporary English.

 

Classwork from 3/30:

1. Did poetry test.

2. Read April novel.

3. Practiced writing poetry.

 

Homework due 4/10:

1. Complete the homework assigned on 3/28 -  at least 5 out-of-class reading sessions from your April book, including what you read throughout the day on 4/10.

2. Bring to class the current memoir or biography you're reading.

Classwork from 3/28:

1. Wrote March book review.

2. Did group analysis of "My Papa's Waltz."

3. Turned in "Slam" 4-square analysis, "Hurricanes" answers 1-5, and "Waltz" classwork.

 

Homework due 3/30:

1. Study for poetry test on Thursday. Know the 15 poetic terms, how to analyze a poem, and the 4-square process.

2. Bring April book (memoir or biography) on Thursday for our first in-class reading session.  You need 5 out-of-class reading sessions by (including) April 10. 

Classwork from 3/24:

1. Read book and recorded entry; turned in March reading logs.

2. Discussed homework analysis chart for "Slam, Dunk, & Hook."

Keep this in your notebook to turn in later.

3. Did RFU.

 

Homework due 3/28:

1. Finish reading classic book before class and bring it for an activity.

2. Get and bring a book for our new genre: memoir or biography.

It does not need to be from a public library.

3. In textbook, read and analyze "Problems With Hurricanes" p.405-6.

Do questions 1-5 p.406; there is no 4-square chart for this poem.

4. Start studying the 15 poetic terms chart for a poetry test on 3/30.

Classwork from 3/22:

1. Did Tale test.

2. Read from novel and recorded log entry.

3. Read and discussed article about Jen Bricker.

 

Homework due 3/24:

1. Read classic and record entries; March reading logs are due on Fri. 3/24.

Finish reading classic novel by Monday, 3/27.

2. In textbook, read and analyze the poem "Slam, Dunk, & Hook" p.228-9.

Complete a 4-square poetry chart with detailed and thorough responses.

Classwork from 3/20:

1. Read classic novel and recorded log entry.

2. Finished A Tale of Two Cities - chapt.15.

3. Wrote two reflection paragraphs in google docs about A Tale of Two Cities and our shared reading experience.  Submitted the writing to turnitin.com.

4. Did RFU.

 

Homework due 3/22:

1. Read novel and record entries.  Finish the book by Monday, March 27th.

2. Prepare for A Tale of Two Cities test.  Vocabulary will not be retested.

Review all activities, notes, and quizzes from the story.  

Make a graphic organizer of people, places, and events.  

Use online resources to clarify confusing parts of the story.

Use literature.org to reread any chapters.

Classwork from 3/16:

1. Read novel and recorded log entry.

2. Read Tale chapt.15 "The Knitting Done."

3. Discussed analysis of poems (homework) and turned in:

"Myslef" 4 square chart

"Road" 4 square chart

p.294 responses

 

Homework due 3/20:

Do several reading sessions from classic novel and record log entries.

Finish March book by 3/27.

Classwork from 3/14:

1. Read novel and recorded log entry.

2. Discussed "Myself" analysis; did poem recitations.

3. Read Tale chapt.13 "Fifty-two."

 

Homework due 3/16:

1. Read novel and record entries.

2. In textbook, study "Sympathy" and "Caged Bird" pgs.292-294.

3. Answer questions p.294 using complete sentences that restate the question.

Bring 4 square analysis papers for "Road" and "Myself."

Classwork from 3/10:

1. Read novel and recorded log entry.

2. Continued poem recitations.

3. Did a 4-square analysis of "The Road Not Taken."

4. Discussed Book 3, chapt.12 homework and turned in paper.

(School schedule was disrupted, so Per 3 will make up this classwork.)

 

Homework due 3/14:

1. Read classic novel and record log entries.

2. Do a 4-square analysis of "Myself" (print the chart below or recreate it on your own paper).

Classwork from 3/8:

1. Read classic novel (from public library) in class and recorded first log entry.

2. Started poem recitations.

3. Added example for rhythm to poetry terms; if absent, get these notes from a classmate.

4. Started Tale chapt. 12, Book 3.

 

Homework due 3/10:

1. Read from library book and record entries.

2. Refresh poem memoriation until you recite for the class.

3. Use literature.org to read Book 3, chapt.12 "Darkness"; fill out chart (attached if you were absent).

 

Classwork from 3/3:

1. Presented Feb. book graphics and created class poster.

2. Read chapt. 11, Book 3 A Tale of Two Cities.

3. Discussed poetic terms homework and added an example for satire.

 

Homework due 3/8:

1. Get classic books from a public library and start reading; bring a book to class.

2. Poem recitations begin March 8.  Have one or both poems memorized.

Classwork from 3/1:

1. Did Tale chapt.10 quiz and turned in notes from homework.

2. Did RFU.

3. Discussed poetry homework and added examples for rhyme and consonance; added terms and examples: anaphora and assonance.

4. Discussed March reading and how to prepare documents for Feb. novel.

 

Homework due 3/3:

1. Add poetry examples from either poem for figurative language, hyperbole, and personification.

2. Poem recitations begin March 8.

3. Bring graphics from February book - one book cover and one historical scene.

Cite each graphic through google docs by doing the following:

insert

drawing

text book - the big T

draw box and type website stem; make font size small but legible

save and close

click on text box in document and select "wrap text"

move citation to the lower right corner of the graphic

 

Classwork from 2/27:

1. Read novel and turned in February reading logs.

2. Discussed poetry homework.

3. Began reading Tale chapt. 10 and taking notes.

 

Homework due 3/1:

1. Finish reading Book 3, Chapt.10 "The Substance of the Shadow" using literature.org.  Take notes.

2. Review notes for a quiz on Weds. and turn in notes.

3. Using "Myself" record examples of irony, onomatopoeia, and tone.

Continue to memorize poems.

4. Finish your current February novel this week - no logs to record!

Classwork from 2/23:

1. Read novel and recorded entry on log.

2. Read Tale chapt.9 "The Game Made";

did a writing activity and turned in paper.

3. Teacher verified homework completion;

added examples for alliteration and allusion.

 

Homework due 2/27:

1. Read and record entries; Reading Logs are due Mon. 2/27.

Bring a book for in-class reading on 2/27.

2. Memorize poem(s).

3. Add examples from "The Road Not Taken" to poetry terms chart for imagery, metaphor, and simile.

Classwork from 2/21:

1. Did Book 3 vocab. quiz.

2. Read novel and recorded entry on log.

3. Read and discussed 2 poems to memorize.

 

Homework due 2/23:

1. Read novel and record entries; reading logs are due Monday, Feb. 27.

2. You must finish your first substantial historical fiction book before class on March 1 (next Weds).  Continue to bring a book to read in class on 2/23 and 2/27.

3. Define 15 vocabulary terms (chart provided) using the reference pages at the back of your textbook.  Complete only the middle column of the chart; do not add examples.

4. Continue to memorize one or both of our instructional poems.

Classwork from 2/15:

1. Read novel and recorded log entry; received new log sheet to use when first one is filled.

2. Finished last two pages of Tale chapt.8 and added one additional card to each player's hand on the sketch.  Labeled Carton and Barsad hands, and wrote a statement determining who "won" the game and why.  Turned in sketch.

3. Practiced Book 3 vocab.

 

Homework due 2/21:

1. Read novel and record log entries.

2. Finish studying for Book 3 vocab. test which is on Tues. 2/21.

Classwork from 2/13:

1. Read novel and recorded entry on log.

2. Teacher checked vocab. Book 3 completion.

3. Read Tale chapt.8 "A Hand at Cards" and identified each card visually.

 

Homework due 2/15:

1. Read from novel and record entries.

2. Study Book 3 vocab. set for a test on Feb.21.

Bring your vocab. sheet to the next class period for an activity.

Classwork from 2/9:

1. Read novel and recorded log entry.

2. Discussed chapt. 5 homework.

3. Read Tale Book 3, chapts. 6-7 "Triumph" and "A Knock at the Door."

4. Wrote a response on the back of the homework chart and turned in paper.

 

Homework due 2/13:

1. Complete Book 3 vocab. sheet - back side.

2. Read from historical fiction novel and record log entries.

Classwork from 2/7:

1. Read from historical fiction book and recorded entry on log.

2. Discussed vocab. homework.

3. Read Tale chapts. 3 and 4, Book 3.

 

Homework due 2/9:

1. Read historical fiction and record entries.

2. Using literature.org, read A Tale of Two Cities Book 3, chapt. 5 "The Wood Sawyer."

3. Complete the chapter notes chart (see attached copy if absent).

Classwork from 2/3:

1. Started semester reading program with a historical fiction novel.  

2. Read and filled out first entry on Reading Log.

3. Discussed homework and completed 3rd segment + CS;

turned in Darnay paragraph.

4. Read "The Grindstone" from Book 3, chapt. 2.

 

Homework due 2/7:

1. Read from historical fiction novel and record entries.

2. Complete the front side of Book 3 vocab. sheet.

Classwork from 2/1:

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

2. Listed reasons and textual evidence for Darnay's distress in Paris.

3. Wrote the TS and first chunk of a 3-segment paragraph.

 

Homework due 2/3:

1. Bring a historical fiction book to class and begin reading.

2. Write the second segment of the paragraph started during class.

Welcome to second semester!

 

Classwork from 1/30:

1. Reviewed course guidelines and discussed new reading program.

2. Identified characters from A Tale of Two Cities; began vocab. for Book 3.

 

Homework due 2/1:

1. Complete vocab. words 1-6 from chapt.1 Book 3.

2. Start researching and selecting historical fiction books to read.

Have a book with you in class on Friday, but you can start reading now.

 

 

Classwork from 1/18:

1. Turned in Works Cited + original notes from 3 sources.

2. Did agreement activity and turned in work from grammar book chapt. 5.

3. Did RFU and calculated score.

4. Began essay prep sheet for Friday.

5. Discussed research formatting and citations.

 

Homework due 1/20:

1. Complete identifying scenes and highlighting quotable phrases from the Mockingbird essay prep sheet.  Bring your book and this paper on Friday!

We will begin the final on Friday by writing an essay for To Kill a Mockingbird.

Review the essay writing guide and your Darnay essay suggestions.

2. Begin studying grammar chapt. 6.  On the final exam there will be 1 or 2 questions from each of these sections:

Irregular verbs p.133-135

Verb tense p. 139-141

Action and Passive voice p.142-143

Lie and Lay p. 144

Sit and Set p. 146

3. Study all sections of the final exam study guide for the final next week.

Classwork from 1/13:

1. Went over final exam week schedule.

2. Reviewed grammar homework and studied pgs. 123-125.

3. Discussed report writing from research, internal citations, and Works Cited.

 

Homework due 1/18:

1. In grammar book, do Ex. E p.126.  Study p.127-8.  Do Ex. 11 p.129.

2. Bring all  chapt. 5 work and be prepared to do a grammar agreement activity.

3. Create a Works Cited page for your three research sources. Use easybib.com and export to google docs or Word, then print a copy to bring to class. Do not type or write your name on the page; bring research notes back to class.

Classwork from 1/11:

1. In grammar book, studied pgs.112-117.  Did Ex.4 p.115 and Ex.5 p.117.

2. Went over final exam study outline; bring this to class each period.

3. Found a book source in the library and took notes about the 1930s.  

Recorded this source information:

title, publication date, editor (if given), volume #, publication date, place of publication, entry word(s), author of article (if given), and page #

4. Turned in research notes from history.com, Famous Trials, and today's work.

 

Homework due 1/13:

1. In grammar book, do Ex.A p.117-118.

2. Study p.118-122.

Do Ex. 6 p.119 #1-5.

Do Ex. C p.120 #1-5.

Do Ex. 8 p.122.

3. Bring grammar book to class; start studying for final exam.

Classwork from 1/9:

1. Went over Darnay essay, grammar activity, and Mockingbird quiz from Dec.

2. Added research notes from "The 1930s" at history.com to note page.

3. Started new page of notes about "The Scottsboro Boys' Trial" from Famous Trials website.  Recorded information needed to site the source and started bullet-listing notes.

 

Homework due 1/11:

1. Finish taking notes about the Scottsboro trial.  Fill up both front and back of your notes page by reviewing various internal pages about the trial.

2. Bring grammar book to class.

Classwork from 12/20:

1. Went over grammar homework and did activity; turned in all chapt. 2 work.

2. Edited Darnay essay and revised in google docs, then submitted to turnitin.com;

turned in printed essay, outline, and scoring rubric.

3. Discussed Mockingbird and began researching the 1930s.

 

Enjoy the holidays and see you in 2017!

Classwork from 12/16:

1. Did Mockingbird quiz - Part 2.

2. Wrote Darnay essay in google docs.  Follow the essay writing guide (attached below) to write a 4-paragraph essay about Darnay's decision to go to France in Book 2, Chapt. 24.  Use the outline we created in class about reasons why he wants to go, and reasons why he should not go.

3. Went over grammar homework.  Studied p.63-4 and did Ex.24 p.64-5.

 

Homework due 12/20:

1. In grammar book, study pgs.66-7.  Do Ex. 25.

Bring all chapt.2 grammar work and book to class!

2. Finish writing your Darnay essay in google docs.  Edit your essay.

3. Print a printed copy of the essay to turn in on 12/20.

Bring your outline and scoring rubric.

Classwork from 12/14:

1. Discussed Mockingbird chapts. read for homework.

2. Went over grammar work; studied pgs.58 and 61.

3. Did Ex.22 p.62.

4. Discussed essay writing guide and sample Darnay essay.

 

Homework due 12/16:

1. Finish reading Mockingbird.  Review Part 2 for a quiz - chapts.12-31.

2. In grammar book, do Ex.23 p.63.

Bring all work and grammar book; bring Darnay outline and essay guide.

Classwork from 12/12:

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

2. Outlined 5 reasons Darnay will go to France and 3 reasons why he should not.

3. Discussed and began reading Mockingbird chapt. 24.

 

Homework due 12/14:

1. Bring Darnay outline; bring grammar book and work from 12/8.

2. Read Mockingbird chapts. 24-27.

On Friday, 12/16 there will be a quiz on Mockingbird Part 2 (chapts.12-31).

Classwork from 12/8:

1. Read "Fire Rises" chapt.23 Tale and practiced quote integration. Turned in work.

2. Went over grammar homework.

3. Dicsussed Mockingbird homework reading.

 

Homework due 12/12:

1. In grammar book, add Ex. 21 p.60-1. Extend answers by using this chart:

subject  /  verb  /  complement (direct object)

2. Read chapts.22 and 23 in Mockingbird. 

Classwork from 12/6:

1. Discussed Robinson trial and read chapt. 19 from Mockingbird.

2. Studied complements - p.54-56 in grammar book.

3. Did Ex.16 p.56-7.

 

Homework due 12/8:

1. In grammar book, study p.59 about objects.

2. Do Ex. 20 p.60. Bring your grammar book.

3. Read chapts.20 and 21 from Mockinbird.  Bring your book.

Classwork from 12/2:

1. Did vocab. test - Tale Book 2, Part 3.

2. Did business letter test and submitted to turnitin.com.

3. Read from Mockingbird.

 

Homework due 12/6:

1. Read Mockingbird chapts. 16-18 (pgs. 155-189); bring book.

2. Bring grammar book to class.

Classwork from 11/30:

1. Read Tale chapt. 22, Book 3.

2. Did Mockingbird quiz chapts. 7-11.

3. Read Mockingbird chapts. 12-14.

 

Homework due 12/2:

1. Study Tale vocab. for quiz - Book 2, Part 3.

2. Study business letter format for quiz on full block style.

3. Read Mockingbird to the end of chapt.15, page 155.

Classwork from 11/28:

1. Created skits for Mockingbird chapts. 7-11.

2. Practiced Tale vocabulary.

3. Did a practice full block business letter.

 

Homework due 11/30:

1. Review Mockingbird chapts.7-11 for a quiz; bring the book.

2. Begin studying vocab. Book 2, Part 3 for a quiz on Friday, 12/2.

3. Study the full block business letter style sheet for a quiz on Friday, 12/2.

Classwork from 11/17:

1. Read "Echoing Footsteps" Book 2, chapt.21 A Tale of Two Cities.

2. Sketched the contrast: London 1789 vs. Paris 1789 and turned in work.

3. Teacher checked vocabulary homework completion - Book 2, Part 3 (back).

4. Finalized business letter and prepared envelope for mailing.

5. Did Mockingbird chapts. 1-6 quiz.

6. Began reading Mockingbird chapts.7-11.

 

Homework due 11/28:

Finish reading To Kill a Mockingbird Part 1 - chapts. 1-11.

 

Classwork from 11/15:

1. Turned in revised business letter.

2. Read chapts. 4-6 from Mockingbird.

3. Discussed novel.

 

Homework due 11/17:

1. Revise business letter, if needed, and print a final copy for class.

2. Bring a business envelope (if available) and a first-class stamp.

3. Review Mockingbird chapts. 1-6 for a quiz; bring novel.

4. Complete Tale Book 2, Part 3 vocab. - back side.

Classwork from 11/9:

1. Read Tale Book 3 chapt.20 "A Plea."

2. Turned in business request letter.

3. Did RFU.

4. Began To Kill a Mockingbird.  Checked out book in the library.

 

Homework due 11/14:

1. Revise request letter.  Print a copy to turn in.

2. Continue reading through chapt. 3 of Mockingbird - pgs. 5-32.

Classwork from 11/7:

1. Teacher checked vocab. homework completion.

2.  Wrote 3-segment paragraph about Mr. Lorry's advice in chapt.19.  Use the homework chart and CDs you wrote to follow this format:

TS

CD - include transitional phrase and embedded quote

2CMs

CD - include transitional phrase and embedded quote

2CMs

CD - include transitional phrase and embedded quote

2CMs

CS

3. Submitted paragraph to turnitin.com.

4. Worked on revising business letter.

 

Homework due 11/9:

1. Revise business letter to make it error-free.

Change the letter date to November 18, 2016

2. Print a copy to turn in on Weds.

 

Classwork from 11/4 (Homecoming):

1. Finished benchmark assessment, if needed.

2. Started vocabulary study - Book 2, Part 3.

3. Discussed chapt. 19 chart from homework.

 

Homework due 11/7:

1. Finish vocab. sheet - front side only.

2. Underneath your chart for Tale chapt.19, write a full CD for each idea and integrate a portion of the supporting quote into your sentence.

Classwork from 11/2:

1. Turned in business letter draft and chart of vacation locations.

2. Did benchmark for informational documents.

3. Read A Tale of Two Cities "An Opinion" chapt. 19, Book Two.

 

Homework due 11/4:

1. Using literature.org finish reading "An Opinion" Book 2, Chapt. 19.

2. Create a chart to identify Mr. Lorry's advice.  On the left, explain in your own words three things that Mr. Lorry suggests Dr. Manette do or not do.  For each item, on the right of the chart cite the textual evidence (write a quote from the chapter) to back up your idea on the left.

Classwork from 10/28:

1. Read Tale chapts. 17&18, "One Night" and "Nine Days" (Book 2).

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

3. Began writing business letter.  Use the full block business letter style (see instruction sheet given in class).

 

Homework due 11/2:

1. Complete the draft of your request letter. Type the letter in google docs so that you can access it electronically at school.

2. Print a copy to bring to class and bring back your chart of vacation locations.

Classwork from 10/26:

1. Did activity for Tale chapt.16 and discussed.

2. Went over first quarter grades.

3. Turned in vacation research chart and discussed the business letter.

4. Practiced vocab.

 

Homework due 10/28:

1. Study vocabulary Book 2, Part 2 for test on Friday, 10/28.

2. Bring business letter instruction sheet used in class on Weds.

Classwork from 10/24:

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

2. Reviewed vocab. Book 2, Part 2.

3. Discussed business letter and rhetorical situation; turned in homework p.199.

4. Did grammar activity about locating subject/verb and diagramming;

turned in all chapt. 2 grammar work.

5. Began researching vacation spots for an upcoming business letter.

If absent, use the chart attached below.

 

Homework due 10/26:

1. Begin studying vocab. Book 2, Part 2 for test on Friday, 10/28.

2. Research four vacation spots and complete the chart with specific names and addresses of tourism agencies, chambers of commerce, or resorts.

 

Classwork from 10/20:

1. Read "Knitting" chapt. 15, Book 2.

2. Discussed sentence diagramming and added Ex.B p.54 #1-5 to Chapt.2 work.

3. Went over business letter homework; bring to class on Monday.

 

Homework due 10/24:

1. Finish Ex.B p.54 #6-10.  Bring all grammar chapt. 2 work.

2. Review subject/verb + diagramming worksheet for activity on 10/24.

3. Complete back side of Tale vocab. Book 2, Part 2.

Classwork from 10/18:

1. Went over grammar homework worksheet.

2. Did Ex.12 p.51.

3. Stapled all grammar chapt.2 papers together, including today's worksheet.

4. Did RFU program.

 

Homework:

1. In grammar book, study pgs.51-2 and do Ex.13 pgs.52-3.

2. In textbook, read pgs. 196-8.

3. Answer questions 1-7 p.199.

Classwork from 10/14:

1. Read "The Honest Tradesman" chapt.14 Book 2 A Tale of Two Cities.

2. Wrote a three-segment paragraph on back of HW vocabulary sentences and turned in paper.

If absent, read the chapter and write what young Jerry discovers about his father. Give three examples, including commentary (analysis) and a quoted phrase for each example. Start with a topic sentence and end with a concluding sentence.

3. Read grammar book p.46 and added Ex. 11 p.46 to chapter 2 grammar packet.

 

Homework:

1. Do Ex. A on the worksheet provided. (If absent, use the book p.47.)

2. Study pgs.48-50 in grammar book.  Do the back side of the handout.

Bring grammar book to class. (If absent, do Ex.12 p.51.)

Classwork from 10/12:

1. Read Tale chapts. 11, 12, 13 (Book 2).

2. For chapt. 12, on the back of the two hearts paper wrote:

purpose of chapt. 12

outcome of events

explanation of how you determined the result

quote of textual evidence

analysis of how the quote supports your conclusion

3. At bottom of page, labeled chapt. 13 and explained the contrast with chapt. 12.

4. Turned in classwork and went over grammar homework.

 

Homework due 10/14:

1. Complete front side of Book 2, Part 2 vocabulary. (If absent, attached below.)

2. Using 5 vocab. words from #1 above, write sentences that reflect ideas about Carton's confession to Miss Manette.

3. Bring grammar book.

Classwork from 10/10:

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

2. Read chapt.10 "Two Promises" and summarized each promise+provided one quote of textual support for each.

3. Read p.40 in grammar book and did Ex.7 p.40.

 

Homework:

1. Study grammar pages 41-5 about subjects.

2. Do:

Ex.8 p.41-2

Ex.9 p.43-4

Ex.10 p.45

Bring grammar book to class.

 

Classwork from 10/6:

1. Recited Alma Mater.

2. Discussed Kennedy and Ride work; turned in paper (two charts+p.647 answers).

3. Read "The Gorgon's Head" - Tale chapt.9, Book 2.

 

Homework:

1. Finish reading chapt. 9 using literature.org.

2. Complete the chapter notes chart; use attached copy if absent.

3. Bring grammar book to class.

Classwork from 10/4:

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

2. Read "Single Room, Earth View" by Sally Ride and created chart of rhetorical situation on the back of the Kennedy homework paper. Provided details to identify and explain each item.

text/content

author/speaker

audience

setting

purpose

3. Practiced Alma Mater.

 

Homework due 10/6:

1. Complete chart (above) using textbook pgs.637-40 for the passage read in class.

Bring Kennedy homework and Ride class+homework back to class. 

2. Finish memorizing Alma Mater for recitation on Thursday.

Classwork from 9/30:

1. Practiced Alma Mater.

2. Did Tale chapt. 7 quiz and turned in chapt. 7 worksheet.

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

4. Discussed persuasive language (rhetoric) and read "The New Frontier."

5.. From the speech, quoted five persuasive passages and explained what the speaker is trying to accomplish with each quote.  

 

Homework due 10/4:

1. Complete the chart of persuasive passages.  Use textbook pgs. 645-6.

2. Answer questions 3 and 4 p.647; add info. to same paper from class.

3. Study Book 2, Part 1 vocab. for a test on Tues.

4. Continue to memorize the Alma Mater - oral test is Thurs., 10/6.

Practice with Belinda using this link:

Classwork from 9/28:

1. Reviewed vocab. sketches.

2. Read chapt.7 "Monseigneur in Town" Tale Book 2 and filled out chart.

3. Went over grammar homework.

 

Homework due 9/30:

1. Complete the chapt. 7 worksheet, including the sketch.

(If absent on 9/28, get the chart below.)

2. Review chapt. 7 for a quiz on 9/30.

3. Begin memorizing the Alma Mater - see back of Tiger Guide.

4. Continue reviewing Book 2, Part 1 vocab.; test is Tues. 10/4.

Classwork from 9/26:

1. Did Tale chapt. 6 quiz.

2. Sketched Book 2, Part 1 vocabulary (page 1).

3. Went over grades.

4. Read about sentence fragments, pg.33-4 in grammar book.

5. Did Ex.1, pg.34-5.

 

Homework due 9/28:

1. Sketch page 2 of Tale vocab.

2. In grammar book, study subjects and verbs, pgs.35-9.

Do Ex.2, p.36.

Do Ex.5, p.39.

Add these answers to the paper started in class; be sure to finish Ex.1.

Bring grammar book to class.

 

Classwork from 9/22:

1. Read "The Jackal" Tale chapt.5 and did a comparison chart; turned in work.

If absent, read the chapter and list 4 ways Stryver and Carton are similar

and 4 ways they are dissimilar.

2. Discussed response to "Education" essay and turned in argument organizer + "Fly Away" homework responses.

3.Did RFU.

 

Homework due 9/26:

1. Read Tale chapt. 6 (12) "Hundreds of People" using literature.org.

This is the link:

There is a quiz on chapt. 6 on Monday.

2. Bring grammar book to class.

Classwork from 9/20:

1. Went over "Fly Away" homework; bring back to class on 9/22.

2. Turned in chapt. 1 grammar work: Ex.A, 14, 20, 21, 22, 23

3. Did grammar quiz - parts of speech.

4. Read "What True Education Should Do" essay and began analysis.

 

Homework due 9/22:

1. Use this link for the essay read in class and complete the argument graphic organizer.  If absent on 9/20, read the essay and record 3 pieces of evidence to support the author's position.

https://emu.edu/writing-program/faculty-services/articles-handouts-exercises/Harris.pdforganizer.

2. Complete the back side of Tale vocab. - Book 2, Part 1.

 

Classwork from 9/16:

1. Went over grammar homework and discussed vocab. homework.

2. Read "Congratulatory" Tale chapt. 4 (10).

3. Read about prepositions, p.24-26 in grammar book; did Ex.21 p.26.

4. Studied conjunctions and interjections p.27-29; did Ex.22 p.28.

 

Homework due 9/20:

1. Review grammar chapter 1 "Parts of Speech" for quiz on Tues.

Turn in all grammar work for chapt. 1.

2. In textbook, read "Fly Away" p.373-376.  Answer Q 3, 6, 7 on page 376.

Classwork from 9/14:

1. Discussed grammar work; read p.14-18.

2. Added Ex.14 (p.18-9) to homework paper.

2. Read " A Disappointment" Tale chapt.3 (9).

 

Homework:

1. Do front side of vocab. Book 2, Part 1.

2. In grammar book, read pgs.19-23 about adverbs.

3. Do Ex.20 p.23-4 and bring grammar book to class.

Classwork from 9/12:

1. Discussed homework and turned in Tale charts chapts.1 and 2.

2. Went over Tale tests and recorded grades.

3. Did library orientation and checked out grammar book.

 

Homework due 9/14:

1. In grammar book, study pages 3-12 about nouns, pronouns, and adjectives.

2. Do Ex. A page 13.  Read and follow directions carefully.  Bring book to class.

Classwork from 9/8:

1. Read A Tale of Two Cities Book 2, chapter 1 "Five Years Later."

2. Took notes using double-entry chart.

3. Discussed and turned in movie review homework.

 

Homework due 9/12:

1. Read Tale Book 2, chapt. 2 (8) "A Sight." 

2. Take notes using the double-entry chart technique.

(Print the chart if absent.)

Classwork from 9/6:

1. Did vocab. test Tale Book 1.

2. Started RFU program (Reading for Understanding).

3. Began discussing informational text - a review of "The Birds."

 

Homework due 9/8:

1. In textbook, review p.90.

Create the "Reading Strategy" chart on your own paper; as you read, add two additional examples to the chart (all three columns for each example).

2. Read the movie review pgs.91-2.

3. On page 93, answer questions 1 and 6.  Write your answer in a complete sentence and integrate what the question asks in your response (restate the context). Do not rewrite the question on your paper.

Classwork from 9/1:

1. Turned in Dickens research.

2. Took test on Book 1 A Tale of Two Cities (chapts. 1-6).

3. Practiced vocabulary.

 

Homework due 9/6:

1. Continue to study Book 1 vocabulary for test on Tues.

2. Finish studying by 9/2 and enjoy your holiday weekend!

Classwork from 8/30:

1. Read Tale of Two Cities chapt. 6 "The Shoemaker" and teacher verified vocab. homework completion.

2. Did Reading for Understanding placement.

3. Practiced vocab. and began Grade Sheet.

 

Homework due 9/1:

1. Study Book the First of A Tale of Two Cities (chapts.1-6) for a test on Thursday.

Use literature.org or online-literature.com to access the book.

2. Research information about Charles Dickens by completing the handout.

3. Study Book 1 vocabulary Tues. through Fri. this week. There is a vocab. test on Tues., 9/6.

Classwork from 8/26:

1. Did Tale  chapt. 4 quiz and turned in homework notes.

2. Read chapt. 5 "The Wine Shop."

 

Homework due 8/30:

Complete the back side of  vocab. chart - A Tale of Two Cities Book 1.

If absent, use the file from "Homework due 8/24" to print the back side.

Classwork from 8/24:

1. Turned in Tale vocabulary sheet.

2. Listened to chapt. 4 "The Preparation."

3. Wrote about summer reading.

 

Homework due 8/26:

1. Reread or review Tale chapt. 4 at online-literature.com.

2. Take notes to answer: Who? What? Where? When? Why?

3. Turn in notes and take a quiz about chapt. 4 on Friday.

Classwork from 8/22:

1. Turned in Summer Reading form.

2. Discussed "best of times/worst of times" chart; turned in work.

3. Read A Tale of Two Cities chapts. 2 and 3.

4. Sketched the climactic scene of chapt. 2 "The Mail"; turned in work.

5. Started reading placement test.

 

Homework due 8/24:

1. Come to class prepared to write about summer reading.

2. Define Tale vocabulary #1-20 (front side only) of vocab. sheet.

(If absent, print the vocab. sheet from the file below.)

 

Classwork from 8/18:

1. Class introductions and expectations.

2. Read chapt.1 A Tale of Two Cities "The Period."

3. Create contrast chart from paragraph one:

best of times | worst of times 

 

Homework due 8/22:

1. Bring Summer Reading form to turn in.

2. Find chapt.1 of A Tale of Two Cities at literature.org. Find the author Charles Dickens and select the correct novel. If you get stuck, use this link:

3. Complete contrast chart started in class, then add 5 items from our current society. Use parallel structure.