American Lit Honors (Period Per 6) Assignments

 Classwork from 6/5:

1. Read "Village."

2. Took notes from Miller and Burns essays and turned in packet of notes (including homework notes due today) for use on the final exam essay.

 

Homework:

Study for the final exam and dream about summer fun!

Classwork from 6/1:

1. Did Act 4 quiz.

2. Wrote reflective paragraph.

3. Did final RFU activity and averaged score.

 

Homework due 6/5:

1. Prepare notes from Miller's document about why he wrote The Crucible.

If absent, use this link to access a summary of the document:

2. Continue to study for the final exam.

Classwork from 5/30:

1. Read Acts 3 and 4 of The Crucible.

2. Turned in homework p.1289.

 

Homework due 6/1:

1. Study The Crucible Act 4 - p.1319 to 1334 - for a quiz on Thursday.

2. Begin studying for final exam; see list posted previously.

Classwork from 5/25:

1. Read Act 2 from The Crucible and recorded the climax of Act 2, along with at least three events that created tension and produced rising action.

2. Turned in skills page 1265.

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

4. Recorded final exam study list:

"The Story of an Hour"  p.634

"Winter Dreams"  p.744

The Crucible  p.1233

test-prep skills

Works Cited formatting

eras of American Literature

story and poem analysis skills

essay writing skills

terms: irony, alliteration, imagery, personification, metaphor

 

Homework due 5/30:

1. Add skills p.1289 to the paper started in class today - vocab. and grammar (all 5 sections).  Use characters from The Crucible for your writing application.

2. Get your summer reading book from the SPHS library.

 

Classwork from 5/23:

1. Read Act 1 The Crucible and outlined 5+ conflicts in the play; turned in work.

If absent, read pgs.1234-1263. Identify and explain the conflicts.

2. Turned in "Preliminary Reading" + "Preparing to Read" worksheets.

3. Read from May book and recorded log entry.

 

Homework due 5/25:

1. Finish reading self-improvement book and be prepared for a class activity.

2. May reading logs are due Thursday, 5/25.

3. In textbook, do skills p.1265 - Vocabulary + Grammar (all 5 sections)

Classwork from 5/19:

1. Finished Caaspp testing.

2. Did self-improvement book reading session and recorded entry.

If finishing assessments all period, mark "Testing" as your Reading Log entry.

3. Did preliminary activity for reading The Crucible.

 

Homework due 5/23:

1. Read self-improvement book and record entries.  Logs are due Thurs., 5/25.

Finish your book before class on 5/25 in order to do a review activity.

2. Do or complete the interactive class assignment.  It's posted below, if absent, but use this link to access the website:  http://www.nationalgeographic.com/features/97/salem/

3. Using your textbook, complete the worksheet "Preparing to read The Crucible."

Classwork from 5/17:

Continued Caaspp testing.

 

Homework due 5/19:

1. Read from self-improvement book and record entries; bring book to class.

2. Come prepared to complete any unfinished testing.

Classwork from 5/15:

Did Caaspp summative assessment on the computer.

 

Homework due 5/17:

Continue reading from self-improvement book.

Classwork from 5/11:

1. Went over grammar homework and took quiz; turned in HW.

2. Read self-improvement book.

3. Discussed EAP (Early Assessment Program) connection with Caassp testing.  

4. Peermarked argument analysis submissions in turnitin.com, then read reviews.

 

Homework due 5/15:

1. Read from self-improvement book and record entries; have a book with you throughout the testing sessions next week.

2. Bring earbuds for testing; come refreshed and relaxed in order to do your best!

 

Classwork from 5/9:

1. Read book and recorded entry.

2. Went over homework and turned in all grammar book work from 5/3-5/9.

3. Discussed synthesis paragraph.

4. Wrote analysis using google docs side-by-side and submitted to turnitin.com.

 

 

Homework due 5/11:

1. Read self-improvement book and record entries.

2. In grammar book, study pgs. 488-493.

Do Ex.15, p.489, Ex.16, p.491, and Ex.18, p.494.

Bring your book to class.

3. Review and be prepared for a quiz on grammar section 25.2, pgs.482-493.

 

Classwork from 5/5:

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

2. Went over grammar book homework. Studied pages 644-647.

Added Ex.7 (p.645) and Ex.8 (p.647) to homework sheet.

If absent, use the story "The Far and the Near" (textbook p.786) to do Ex.8.

 

Homework due 5/9:

1. Read book and record entries.

2. In grammar book, study pgs.482-7.  Do Ex.12, p.483, Ex.13, p.485, and Ex.14, p.487.  Bring all grammar work + grammar book to class.

Classwork from 5/3:

1. Studied pages 640-1 in grammar book; did Ex. 5 p.641.

2. Wrote response to literary text.

3. Read from May book and began new Reading Log.

 

Homework due 5/5:

1. Read from May book and record entries.

2. Study grammar book pgs.642-3. Add Ex.6 p.643 to classwork from 5/3.

Bring grammar book to class.

 

Classwork from 5/1:

1. Did "Winter Dreams" test.

2. Wrote April book review and turned in graphic.

3. Did quote integration practice and turned in chart of notes for "Winter Dreams."

 

Homework due 5/3:

1. Get your self-improvement book and start reading; bring the book to class.

2. Bring your grammar book.

3. Create a compare/contrast chart for Prufrock (p.718) and Green (p.744).

Have at least 3 points of comparison and 4 points of contrast.

Classwork from 4/27:

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

2. Finished reading "Winter Dreams" and recorded notes on quote chart.

 

Homework due 5/1:

1. Finish April book by 4/30 and start researching a May book: self-improvement.

Have the new book in class on 5/3.

2. Print a graphic of the person you read about in April.

3. Review "Winter Dreams" for a test on Monday - textbook pgs. 744-762.

Bring your quote chart.

 

Classwork from 4/25:

1. Read memoir and recorded entry.

2. Continued reading "Winter Dreams" and recording meaningful quotes from the text to the two-column chart for Green and Jones.

 

Homework due 4/27:

1. Read memoir - finish by the end of the month, April 30.

2. April reading logs are due Weds., 4/27.

3. In textbook read "Winter Dreams" through the end of Section III (p.753) and record significant material from the text on your two-column chart. 

Classwork from 4/21:

1. Read memoir and recorded entry.

2. Went over grammar homework; did Ex. 30 p.320 and Ex. 31 p.322.

3. Began reading "Winter Dreams."

 

Homework due 4/25:

1. Read memoir and record entries; finish by 4/27.  Read Logs are due 4/27.

2. For those going on the college visit on 4/25, complete "Winter Dreams" pgs.744-762 in textbook and record meaningful information about Green & Jones using a 2-column chart (Green on left, Jones on right). Cite each entry by page number, whether a direct quote or paraphrase.

Classwork from 4/19:

1. Read memoir and recorded entry.

2. Discussed "Love Song" and read "Richard Cory" (see p.668 in textbook if absent).  Turned in homework.

3. Started grammar study (see below).

 

Homework due 4/21:

1. Read memoir and record entries.

2. In grammar book, study pgs. 314-319.

Do Ex. 28 p.317.

Do Ex. 29 p.319.

Bring grammar book to class.

Classwork from 4/17:

1. Read memoir and recorded entry.

2. Read and discussed "The Story of an Hour."

If absent, read about the author and then the story p.632-638 in textbook.

This story will be on the final exam.

 

Homework due 4/19:

1. Read memoir and record entries.

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

3. On p. 722, do Q 1, 3, 5, 8, and 9; do skills page 724.

4. Bring grammar book.

Classwork from 4/13:

1. Did interim assessment (research).

2. Read memoir and recorded log entry.

3. Created group poster and turned in research report.

 

Homework due 4/17:

Read memoir and record log entries; get a second or third book if needed.

Classwork from 4/11:

1. Read memoir and recorded log entry.

2. Worked in groups to do final editing of research report, then inserted two graphics with captions, and logically organized reports into one document.  Added page numbers in the bottom right corner of each page for the entire group's report.

3. Created a title page and table of contents which includes each report title, the author, and the start page number within the document.

 

Homework due 4/13:

1. Continue reading memoir and record entries.

2. Submit your research report (your section only) to turnitin.com.

3. Print the report, including the title and contents pages. Print your own section of the report, or as a group print as one document.  Communicate with your group!

4. Print a graphic and perhaps lettering to create an 18x24" poster (provided by teacher).  You cannot use the same graphics found in your report.  

Classwork from 3/31:

1. Started in-class reading from April novel.  Recorded log entry.

2. Teacher verified research report draft; did self and peer editing, especially about internal citations.

3. Groups met to discuss poster graphics, table of contents for report, etc.

 

Homework due 4/11:

1. Complete out-of-class reading requirement assigned 3/29.

2. Bring research report - can be expanded from 3-5 pages with graphics included and name/heading removed.

Classwork from 3/29:

1. Did March book review and teacher checked April book.

2. Teacher scored revised Works Cited.

3. Worked on writing research report.

 

Homework due 3/29:

1. Bring April book and begin reading.  Complete 5 out-of-class reading sessions by (including) April 11.

2. Finish writing research report; print a copy, without graphics, for class on 3/31.

Classwork from 3/27:

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

2. Teacher checked 2 research graphics with citations.

3. Did additional research for outline information that needs more details.

4. Wrote the introduction to the research paper, including a thesis for the report.

 

Homework due 3/29:

1. Finish classic novel; bring one classic read in March for an in-class activity.

Bring book for the April genre - memoir or biography with an American connection.

2. Complete additional research for thin gaps in your research report outline.

3. Update your Works Cited in easybib.com by adding the additional sources and revising previous entries; you should have 7-8+ sources by now, including at least one print source and an on-line research data base.  Be sure to use MLA8 (not 7).

4. Export your finalized Works Cited into google docs and print a copy to turn in.

Classwork from 3/23:

1. Read novel and recorded log entry.

2. Discussed and edited Works Cited page.

3. Arranged research notes by topic and wrote outline of research report;

turned in outline.

 

Homework due 3/27:

1. Finish reading classic novel before 3/29; March reading logs are due on Mon., 3/27.  You may begin the new genre - memoir or biography with an American connection - on 3/27 if you've finished a classic book.  

2. Bring one classic you finished reading in March as well as a book from the April genre to class on Weds., 3/29.

3. Select two graphics that support the ideas in your research report.  Paste the images into google docs and cite the image (see class notes from 3/21) in a text box under each graphic.  Show your work in google docs on 3/27 (do not print). 

Classwork from 3/21:

1. Read novel and recorded log entry.

2. Teacher check 30+ notes from 5+ sources.

3. Recorded notes for citing a graphic and using easybib.com.

4. Worked on creating Works Cited page.

 

Homework due 3/23:

1. Read novel - finish by March 27; logs are also due 3/27.

2. Complete Works Cited and export to google docs.  Print a copy for class.

3. Cut notesheets into individual cards and bring all research materials.

Classwork from 3/17:

1. Read classic novel and recorded log entry.

2. Did research while teacher checked research notes from homework.

 

Homework due 3/21:

1. Read from book and record reading sessions on log.

Finish classic book before March 27.

2. Complete research notes from 5+ sources, including one print source.

Bring all notes (30+) cards. Print additional note pages from 3/17 homework post, if needed.

Classwork from 3/15:

1. Read novel and recorded log entry.

2. Discussed Works Cited formatting and research topics.

3. Went over research requirements and wrote guiding questions.

(See form attached below.)

 

Homework due 3/17:

1. Read novel and record entries.

2. Research your product (topic) from two sources. Create source cards for each source and take notes on 3x5 cards or print the card sheet attached below.

Classwork from 3/13:

1. Read novel and recorded log entry.

2. Practiced note taking for upcoming research project.

 

Homework due 3/15:

1. Read and record entries.

2. Identify parts of the Works Cited page provided and make 8 conclusions about creating such a page.

3. Work on Naviance documents (see counselor if you need help).

Classwork from 3/9:

1. Read novel and recorded entry; filled out book justification form.

2. Discussed personal statement sample and did peer critiques.

3. Completed final revisions in google docs and submitted personal statement to turnitin.com; turned in scoring rubric and hard copy draft.

 

Homework due 3/13:

1. Read novel and record entries.

2. Work on Naviance documents for counseling requirements.

Classwork from 3/7:

1. Started new cycle of in-class reading from classic novel from public library.

2. Received March Reading Log and filled in first entry.

3. Discussed personal statement sample and requirements.

4. Worked on revising personal statement in google docs.

 

Homework due 3/9:

1. Read classic novel and record entries.  At least 5 reading sessions must be done outside of class each week.  At least one substantial novel needs to be read within three weeks.  Record log entries.

2. Continue to revise and then finalize your personal statement in google docs; print a copy to bring to class on 3/9.

Classwork from 3/2:

1. Discussed editing handout and did revisions on essay about change in Wilson (Red Badge) and a real person.  Turned in both assignments.

2. Wrote group paragraph about Red Badge test results.

3. Began personal statement.

 

Homework due 3/7:

1. Get March books from a public library and begin reading - classics with an American connection.  In-class reading begins on March 7.  If still reading a Feb. book, finish prior to 3/7.

2. Write one personal statement in google docs - two pages, double spaced, with multiple paragraphs and clear reflections.  Use the back of the personal statement handout to select your topic.  If you were absent on 3/2, print the document below and fill out page one as well as writing your 2-page composition.

Classwork from 2/28:

1. Read novel.

2. Discussed March genre and reading requirements.

3. Did RFU.

4. Discussed editing homework sheet.

 

Homework due 3/2:

1. Write essay connecting Red Badge and your personal life.  If absent, see the instructions below.  You may hand-write the essay but if your handwriting is illegible it must be typed.

2. Finish February novel this week or start March book; by class on March 7 you must have a classic novel with an American connection that you've borrowed from a public library.

 

Wilson Essay

  “The youth took note of a remarkable change in his comrade since those days of camp life upon the river bank.  He seemed no more to be continually regarding the proportions of his personal prowess.  He was not furious at small words that pricked his conceits.  He was no more a loud young soldier.  There was about him now a fine reliance.  He showed a quiet belief in his purposes and his abilities.  And this inward confidence evidently enabled him to be indifferent to little words of other men aimed at him.

    The youth reflected.  He had been used to regarding his comrade as a blatant child with an audacity grown from his inexperience, thoughtless, headstrong, jealous, and filled with a tinsel courage.  A swaggering babe accustomed to strut in his own dooryard.  The youth wondered where had been born these new eyes; when his comrade had made the great discovery that there were many men who would refuse to be subjected by him.  Apparently, the other had now climbed a peak of wisdom from which he could perceive himself as a very wee thing.  And the youth saw that ever after it would be easier to live in his friend’s neighborhood” (The Red Badge of Courage 77-8).

Analyze how Henry Fleming’s perspective of Wilson has changed, then relate how your perspective of someone you know personally has changed.

1. Write a brief introductory paragraph about the topic; include a thesis statement for the full essay.
2. Write one paragraph about Fleming’s perspective of Wilson.
3. Write one paragraph about your perspective of someone in real life.
4. Use transitional phrases in both body paragraphs to move the reader from one detail to another.
5. Include specific examples, not generalized statements.
6. Use commentary sentences to explain and explore each detail.
7. Begin paragraph 3 with a transitional TS that makes a connection between fiction and real life.
8. Include a brief concluding paragraph.
9. Use powerful vocabulary throughout the essay.
10. Proofread your essay and make corrections.  Grammar and punctuation need to be accurate.

Classwork from 2/24:

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

2. Worked on vocab. activity and turned in Red Badge vocab. sheet.

 

Homework due 2/28:

1. Read historical fiction novel and bring book (not Red Badge) to class on Tues.

There are no log entries to record - just read.  :-)

2. Do the writing activity sheet for Red Badge; on the back, edit the two samples by altering punctuation, vocab. choices, sentence structures, and ideas.

Classwork from 2/22:

1. Read novel and recorded entry on log.

2. Did quiz about Thoreau's writings.

3. Work on Red Badge vocabulary.

 

Homework due 2/24:

1. Read novel and record entries; if you have not finished Red Badge and taken the quiz, plan to do so by Friday.  Reading Logs are due Friday, 2/24 but you must have a novel for class and homework reading on 2/24 and 2/28.

2. Complete the Red Badge vocabulary sheet.

Classwork from 2/16:

1. Read novel and recorded entry; received second reading log form.

2. Went over skills p.415 and turned in work.

3. Read "Civil Disobedience" and recorded 10 vocab. words:

stealthily

meanly

superfluous

enterprise

garret

dissipation

obsequious

abolitionist

hindrance

abet

4. Created outline of Thoreau's argument (position) and claims from passage.

 

Homework due 2/22:

1. Read novel and record entries.  Plan to finish Red Badge prior to class and be ready for the quiz.

2. In textbook, review pgs.403-413 (Thoreau's writings) and be ready for a quiz on the two passages.  Study the 10 vocab. words above for the quiz.

Classwork from 2/14:

1. Read novel and recorded entry.

2. Did class rewrite of Fleming argument paragraph.

3. Started new grade sheet.

4. Created mini-poster of Emerson or Thoreau quote.

 

Homework due 2/16:

1. Read (finish?) novel and record entries.

2. Do skills p.415; bring Emerson quotes notes.

Classwork from 2/10:

1. Read novel and recorded log entry.

2. Went over poetry homework p.393 and turned in paper.

3. Started Walden excerpt.

4. Transcendentalism study sheet was turned in on 2/8.

 

Homework due 2/14:

1. Read from Red Badge and do log entries.

2. Complete margin activities in workbook, p.70-77.  As you read, highlight significant phrases and quotes from Thoreau.

If absent on 2/10, read the passage in your textbook, p.403-11; do Q 1-6 p.411.

Add significant quotes to your class notes of quotes from Emerson.

 

Classwork from 2/8:

1. Read novel and recorded a log entry.

2. Wrote a 3-segment paragraph analyzing Henry Fleming's argument found on p.3, paragraph 2.  Include a transitional phrase into each new reason and a fully-integrated quoted phrase into each segment.  End with a CS.

 

Homework due 2/10:

1. Read from Red Badge and record log entries.

2. In textbook, analyze Emerson's poem "Concord Hymn" p.393.

3. Answer the 5 questions on p.393.

If absent 2/8, complete today's argument paragraph (see above) at home and turn this in when you return from your absence.

Classwork from 2/6:

1. Read novel and recorded a log entry.

2. Discussed transcendentalism and began reading "Self-Reliance."

 

Homework due 2/8:

1. Read Red Badge and record entries.

2. In textbook, read pages 384-5 and complete the study outline handout.

Classwork from 2/2:

1. Checked out new novel from school library and started reading.

2. Filled out first entry on Reading Log form.

3. Recorded notes about the story.

4. Watched a re-enactment of Pickett's Charge.

 

Homework due 2/6:

1. Do at least two reading sessions from the novel and record entries.

2. Continue to locate additional historical fiction books you would like to read.

Welcome to second semester!

 

Classwork from 1/31:

1. Reviewed course guidelines and new reading program.

2. Practiced identifying argument writing claims and evidence; 

filled in chart and turned in at the end of class.

 

Homework due 2/2:

1. Bring The Scarlet Letter book to return.

2. Start researching historical fiction books with an American connection.

 

Classwork from 1/19:

1. Discussed homework and turned in all Franklin work - aphorisms homework, classwork from 1/17, grammar work, and skills p.150.

2. Did AP practice using FDR's inauguration speech.

3. Did RFU.

 

Homework due 1/23:

1. Review all essays and argument writing to prepare for the final.

2. Continue to study all items on the review sheet for the final exam.

Classwork from 1/17:

1. Discussed aphorisms homework.

2. Read about Ben Franklin and did workbook activities.

3. In grammar book, review parallelism p.358, 360, and 361.

4. Do Ex. 50 p.362 (write only "words, phrases, or clauses")

Do Ex. 51.

 

Homework due 1/19:

1. Complete grammar work (see above).

2. In textbook, do skills page 150.

3. Bring all Franklin work (p.148-9 + today's work).

4. Bring all your semester writing - Equiano and Scarlet Letter essays + argument writing.

Classwork from 1/12:

1. Created final exam study sheet.  Get notes next week if absent.

2. Did story read-arounds with two peers; made hand-written revisions to story.

3. Made electronic edits, then submitted "Tom Walker" remake to turnitin.com.

 

Homework due 1/17:

1. In textbook, read Franklin's aphorisms p.146-148.

2. Answer Q 4, 5, 7 p.148 and Q 8 p.149.

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

Classwork from 1/10:

1. Read and discussed student-created story modeled after "Tom Walker."

2. Worked on own individual story in google docs.  Your story must be 3 pages, front side only, double spaced.

 

Homework due 1/12:

1. Finish original story of the "Tom Walker" remake.  Revise and edit your story!

2. Print a copy for class - 3 pages (min/max), double spaced, and front side only.

Classwork from 12/21:

1. Teacher checked two story boards for completion - "Tom Walker" and original story idea.

2. Discussed how to frame "Tom Walker" and then on the back of the new story idea wrote one statement for each of the elements: commencement, conflict, rising action (x2), climax, falling action, conclusion (resolution).

3. Read two sample stories.

4. Began writing original remake of the "Tom Walker" story in google docs. Your story is limited to three pages, front only and double spaced.

 

Enjoy your holidays and see you in 2017!

Classwork from 12/19:

1. Went over homework and turned in "Tom Walker" in-class writing + p.252-4.

2. Completed workbook margin activities for "Tom Walker" and discussed story.

3. Started story board sketching for "Tom Walker" including: commencement, rising action x2, climax, falling action, and resolution.

 

Homework due 12/21:

1. Complete "Tom Walker" story board. Use unlined paper, landscape style, divided into 6 frames.  Sketch each scene; do not use speech bubbles.

2. Create a story board for your own modernized setting of a "Tom Walker" remake in which a character makes a deal with the devil...or considers a deal but turns it down.  Your story can have a good ending because of the character's change of heart.  Sketch the frames based on #3 above.

Classwork from 12/15:

1. Discussed and turned in homework pgs. 193-4.

2. Discussed and read "The Devil and Tom Walker."

If absent, read p.240 about the author and read the story p.242-252.

 

Homework due 12/19:

1. In textbook, answer Q 3, 6, 7 p.252 and Q 7, 8 p.253.

2. Do skills page 254.  

Classwork from 12/13:

1. Turned in Declaration outline.

2. In workbook, analyzed Patrick Henry's speech.

If absent, read pgs. 187-190 in textbook; do Q 1,2,5,6 p.190.

3. Analyzed Abigail Adams's letter. Wrote answer to Q7 p.207.

If absent, read pgs.205-207 in textbook; do Q 1,4,7 p.207.

 

Homework due 12/14:

1. Read "Speech in the Convention" p.191-2 in textbook.

2. Do p.193; do "Grammar and Style Lesson" p.194.

 

 

Classwork from 12/9:

1. Went over skills page and did grammar Ex. 59 p.367.

2. Turned in all grammar work on parallel structure and faulty coordination.

3. Did preAP speech analysis; turned in Scarlet Letter analysis practice.

4. Worked on RFU.

 

Homework due 12/13:

1. In textbook, p.156, read "The Declaration of Independence."

2. As you read, complete the outline (attached below if absent from class).

Classwork from 12/7:

1. Discussed and edited grammar homework.

2. In workbook, read "The Crisis" excerpt and did margin activities.

 

Homework due 12/9:

1. Bring grammar book and grammar work from homework.

2. In textbook, do skills p. 164. (Use vocab. p.155.)

3. Bring preAP practice paper and Scarlet Letter essay that was returned 12/7.

Classwork from 12/5:

1. Turned in Scarlet Letter essay and scoring rubric.

2. Did preAP passage 12.

3. Began grammar work on parallel structure.

 

Homework due Weds. 12/7:

1. In grammar book, study p.358.  

   Do Ex.48 p.359 Identify only: word, phrases, or clauses.

2. Study p.360-1; Do Ex.49 #1-5.

3. Study p.363; Do Ex.56 #1-10.

4. Study p.365; Do Ex.57 #1-5.

Classwork from 12/1:

1. Edited Scarlet Letter character essay; went over scoring rubric.

2. Did preAP passages 8 and 9.

 

Homework due 12/5:

1. Finish revising and upgrading your essay.

2. Submit the final copy to turnitin.com.

3. Print a hard copy for class and bring the scoring rubric.

4. Bring your grammar book.

Classwork from 11/29:

1. Did Passage 1 of preAP work for The Scarlet Letter.

2. Teacher checked 14 quotes and essay introduction for completion.

3. Did thesis upgrading and outlined reasons for character's before and after behaviors and attitudes.  These are the CDs in each of two body paragraphs.

4. Wrote the essay in google docs.

 

Homework due 12/1:

1. Finish writing character essay in google docs; do some editing.

2. Print a hard copy for class.

Classwork from 11/18:

1. Did Scarlet Letter vocab. activity and turned in vocab. list.

2. Took chapt. 7-14 quiz.

3. Created "before" and "after" list of behaviors, attitudes, and actions for one character from the novel.  Recorded meaningful passages (at least 7 for each side of the contrast).

 

Homework due 11/29:

1. Complete prewriting chart from 11/18.

2. Write your essay introductory paragraph, including a meaningful thesis about the contrast in your character.  Essay prompt:  Write an essay analyzing the change one character experiences in The Scarlet Letter.

Classwork from 11/16:

1. Discussed grammar homework and turned in Ex. 40 and 41.

2. Went over Scarlet Letter quiz and discussed story.

 

Homework due 11/18:

1. Review chapts. 7-14 of The Scarlet Letter for a quiz.  Bring the novel.

2. Be familiar with information on the Scarlet Letter vocabulary sheet and have it in class for a vocab. activity on Friday.

Classwork from 11/10:

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

2. Finished reading graphic novel and discussed story.

If absent, finish reading the story using the novel.

3. Did RFU.

 

Homework due 11/16:

1. In grammar book, study pgs. 354 and 356.

2. Do Ex. 40 p.355 #1-5.  Do Ex. 41 p.356.

3. Bring grammar book and Scarlet Letter novel to class.

4. On 11/18 do Scarlet Letter quiz chapts.7-14 and open notes vocab. quiz.  

Classwork from 11/8:

1. Went over Puritan Era test and started new grade sheet for second quarter.

2. Discussed and turned in Scarlet Letter annotations - chapts.1 and 2.

3. Read graphic novel version of The Scarlet Letter.

 

Homework due 11/10:

1. Review chapts.1-6 (pgs.35-75) of The Scarlet Letter for a quiz.

2. Bring the novel and your grammar book to class.

Classwork from 11/4 (Homecoming):

1. Teacher checked for annotation completion of pages 2 and 3 - Scarlet Letter.

2. Discussed story elements and continued to annotate.

 

Homework due 11/8:

Finish reading and annotating The Scarlet Letter chapter 2 - the rest of the handout.

Classwork from 11/3:

1. Went over grammar work and turned in Ex. 32, 38, 39, 40, 41.

2. Teacher checked for Scarlet Letter vocab. completion.

3. Read and annotated chapt. 1 - include questions, graphics, points of clarification, emotional features, and names of literary devices in the margins.

If absent, print the attached file.

4. Checked out The Scarlet Letter from the library.

 

Homework due 11/4:

1. Read and annotate pages 2 and 3 from today's handout.

2. Bring novel to class.

 

Classwork from 11/1:

1. Did benchmark listen and interpret assessment.

2. In grammar book, studied pages 548-556 and did:

Ex.38 p.551 #1-5

Ex.39 p.553 #1-5

Ex.40 p.556

Ex.41 p.557 #1-5

 

Homework due 11/3:

1. Finish any grammar work not completed during class.

2. Write synonyms for vocab. words from The Scarlet Letter.

Get handout from teacher if absent.

Classwork from 10/27:

1. Did Puritan Documents test.

2. In grammar book, read pgs. 540-545.

3. Did Ex. 32 p.546 in grammar book.

 

Homework due 11/1:

1. Complete semicolon and colon work from class.

Bring grammar book.

2. Bring earbuds for computer assessment.

Classwork from 10/25:

1. Reviewed homework vocab.

2. Discussed first quarter grade.

3. Practiced argument paragraph writing and took notes from "Sinners."

 

Homework due 10/27:

1. Study for Puritan documents test on Thurs.:

"Sinners" passage

Puritan poetry - Taylor and Bradstreet

How to read and analyze a poem

Vocab. - passages 1 and 4 only

Argument paragraph writing

2. Bring grammar book.

3. Bring earbuds next Tuesday.

Classwork from 10/21:

1. Went over homework.

2. Did practice AP work for Edward's sermon.

3. Turned in all Puritan poetry work + p.104.

 

Homework due 10/25:

Define "American Speeches" vocab. and provide synonyms - front side only (passages 1-4). If absent, get chart from teacher upon your return.

Classwork from 10/19:

1. Went over "Huswifery" homework.

2. Did argument paragraph writing quiz; submitted to turnitin.com.

 

Homework due 10/21:

1. Study the Puritan poem on p.102 of textbook.

2. Add to 10/19 homework paper:

Question 5 p.102

Questions 5 and 7 p.103

Skills page 104

Classwork from 10/17:

1. Turned in argument paragraph; must also be submitted on turnitin.com.

2. Read "Sinner" excerpt in workbook and did activities.  If absent, read the passage in your textbook, p.108-112, and make a chart: 3 quotes in which the speaker paints a picture of God's wrath vs. 3 quotes that promote hope.

 

Homework:

1. Review the argument paragraph writing structure for a writing quiz on Weds.

Use Purdue OWL, the Color Day sample, and your own paragraph.

2. In the textbook, study the Puritan poem "Huswifery" p.100-1.

3. On today's classwork paper, answer questions 3 and 4 p.101.

Classwork from 10/13:

1. Did comma quiz and RFU program.

2. Worked on revision and editing skills; applied to SPHS argument paragraph.

 

Homework:

1. Revise SPHS argument paragraph and print a final copy to turn in on Monday.

2. Submit the paragraph to turnitin.com.

Have you fully memorized the Alma Mater?

Has your legend been accepted?

Classwork from 10/11:

1. Went over comma practice Ex.17, 19, 20 pgs.530-536 in grammar book.

2. Did Ex.26 #1-5 page 539 and discussed.

3. Used Color Day sample paragraph and this link from Purdue OWL to write a one-paragraph argument. Study the Toulmin Method of logic from this site:

Writing prompt:

Write a one-paragraph argument about one aspect of SPHS.  Your topic can be something about school culture, an activity, or an academic element. Take a position and provide two data points+warrants (CDs+commentary) as well as one counterclaim and rebuttal.

 

Homework due 10/13:

1. Review comma section of grammar book, pgs. 520-539, for a quiz on Thurs.10/13

2. Complete your argument paragraph in google docs. We will edit later.

3. Continue to review Alma Mater for your recitation.

Classwork from 10/7:

1. Did Equiano quiz.

2. Used group activity to outline argument paragraph structure.

3. Practiced Alma Mater.

 

Homework:

1. Finish grammar work Ex. 17,19,20 pgs.530-6 from 10/5.

Bring book to class.

2. Memorize Alma Mater for Oct. pop-up quiz. 

Classwork from 10/5:

1. Discussed commas and worked in grammar book:

Do Ex. 17 p.530 #1-5.

Study pages 531-4.

Do Ex. 19 p.535.

Do Ex. 20 p.536 #1-10.

2. Turned in Equiano essay and scoring rubric; essay must also be on turnitin.com.

3. Turned in Equiano prep. packet:

4. Started Alma Mater recitations.

 

Homework due 10/7:

1. Reread and review the analysis of "Equiano" pgs.44-8 for a quiz on Friday.

2. Begin Alma Mater memorization.  Pop-up recitations will be throughout Oct.

3. Complete today's grammar class work for Tues., 10/11.

Classwork from 10/3:

1. Went over essay scoring rubric and discussed essay score.

2. Edited Equiano essay; show handwritten revisions on draft copy.

 

Homework due 10/5:

1. Revise essay and print final copy (no back-to-back printing).

2. Submit essay to turnitin.com.

3. Turn in all Equiano work:

4. Bring grammar book to class; there will be a quiz on the Equiano passage on Friday 10/7.  If still editing legend, turn in the revised copy on Friday.

Classwork from 9/29:

1. Discussed Equiano passage and edited integrated quotes from homework.

2. Reviewed essay sample and outlined 4 paragraph essay format.

3. Began essay:

Write a contrast essay about Equiano's experiences during the Middle Passage. Analyze the horrible conditions he faces, as well as things that benefit him during the journey.

4. The essay is four paragraphs and double spaced.  Follow this formatting:

Introduction

Background info. about Equiano (4-5 sentences) + thesis statement 

Body paragraph

Three examples of the horrible conditions 

Transitional phrase and embedded quote needed for each segment.

Start with a TS and end with a CS.

Body paragraph

Three examples of things that help Equiano survive

Transitional phrase and embedded quote needed for each segment.

Start with a transitional TS connecting P2 with P3 and end with a CS.

Conclusion

Summary statements about Equiano + current application of themes

 

Homework due 10/3:

1. Write all four paragraphs of the Equiano essay.  Double space!

2. Print a hard copy for class on Monday.

 

Classwork from 9/27:

1. Did RFU.

2. Calculated grades for first marking period.

3. Went over homework p.50.

4. Identified useful quotes from Equiano narrative.

5. Counselor presented info. during last 10 minutes.

 

Homework due 9/30:

1. Using your textbook, pgs.45-8, locate 4 quotes about the negative aspects of Equiano's experience and 4 quotes about things that helped him endure.

2. Write a portion of each quote into your own sentence; cite by page number.

Example:  

Surrounded by unwholesome air and  the "stench of the hold" (45), Equiano was barely able to breathe.

Classwork from 9/23:

1. Went over and turned in comma homework.

2. Read "The Life of Mary Jemison," wrote a paragraph, and submitted to turnitin.com.

If absent, read the account linked here and write a three segment paragraph to analyze how Jemison became a part of her new family.

Submit the paragraph to turnitin.com.

3. Turned in list of leadership qualities and examples from John Smith's account.

 

Homework due 9/27:

1. In textbook, read Equiano's slave narrative pgs.45-8.

2. Do skills page 50.

Classwork from 9/21:

1. Went over grammar homework.  Did Ex.14, p.524, and turned in all work.

2. Used list of 10 leadership qualities from "The  Iroquois Constitution" and documented 5 examples of Smith's leadership in "General History."

Name the quality 

Quote an example - record phrase quotes only; cite by page number

Explain (analyze) the connection to the quality of leadership

If absent or needing to finish, do this step by using your textbook, pgs. 72-77.

3. Bring leadership work back to class on Friday.

 

Homework due 9/23:

1. In grammar book, study p.525.  

Do Ex.15 p.526 #1-5.

Study p.527-8.  

Do Ex.16 p.529 #1-5.

Bring grammar book to class.

2. Edit legend (if still required) and submit final copy.

Classwork from 9/19:

1. Turned in edited legend story.

2. Went over grammar homework and did punctuation quiz.

3. In workbook, read and completed pgs.13-7, "General History" passage.

If absent, read the John Smith excerpt in your textbook, pgs.72-7, then do Q2-6 p.77.

 

Homework due 9/21:

1. In grammar book, study page 520.

Do Ex.10  p.521  #1-3.

Do Ex.11  p.521  #1-3.

2. Study p.522-3.

Do Ex.12  p.523  #1-3.

Do Ex.13  p.524  #1-10.

Bring grammar book to class.

Classwork from 9/15:

1. Turned in face project and reflection sheet.

2. Wrote reaction paragraph to 9/11 video.

3. Started RFU (Reading for Understanding) program.

 

Homework:

1. In grammar book, study pages 516-518.

On p. 519, do exercises 3, 5, and 6.  

Bring the grammar book.

2. If required, edit your legend and print the final copy.

Classwork for 9/13:

1. Turned in original legend.

2. Edited "knitting" paragraphs from last class period.

3. Read about topic sentences (grammar book pgs.21-2) and did Ex.3 p.23.

4. Watched portions of a documentary to commemorate 9/11.  Began writing reaction paragraph and a topic sentence with content.

 

Homework due 9/15:

1. Bring grammar work and beginning of 9/11 paragraph (no grammar book needed).

2. Face project is due!

Classwork from 9/9:

1. Checked out grammar book from library.

2. Studied pages 350-1; did Ex. 32 p.352.

3. Edited legend story.

4. Met with group briefly.

 

Homework due 9/13:

1. Finalize "A" story and print a copy for class.

2. Work on group face project - due Thurs. 9/15.

3. Bring grammar book to class.

Classwork from 9/7:

1. Discussed face project (get handout from teacher).

2. Did group test portion of "Blue Winds Dancing."

 

Homework due 9/9:

1. Work with your group on the face project.

2. Finalize any editing of your "Got an A" story in google docs.

You must have access to this google docs file during class on Friday.

Classwork from 9/2:

Took test on Native American documents.

 

Homework due 9/7:

In google docs, work on editing and revising your origin story.  Upgrade punctuation, paragraphing, graphic citation, or anything else that's needed to produce an A story.

Classwork from 8/31:

1. Turned in "Got an A" story.

2. Read  "The Iroquois Constitution" and made a list of 10 leadership qualities.

 

Homework:

1. Reread and study "The Iroquois Constitution" in textbook pgs. 24-26. 

2. Use margin notes and p.26 questions to help prepare for Friday's test on the passage.

Classwork from 8/29:

1. Discussed original stories and edited hard copy.

2. Did placement test.

3. Worked on revising story and adding graphic.

 

Homework due 8/31:

1. Finalize your origin legend - How to Get an A in American Lit - and add a computerized graphic that is correctly cited in the bottom right corner.

2. Print a hard copy to turn in on Weds.

3. Submit your story to turnitin.com.

• write only one page (front side), typed and double spaced
• include dialogue to tell part of the story
• correctly use quotation marks and paragraphing
• include one or more animals
• incorporate nature and supernatural events
• state the moral of the story (the practical lesson) at the end

Classwork from 8/23:

1. Turned in Summer Reading form.

2. Discussed "The Earth on Turtle's Back" p.16-18 in textbook.

3. Read "Grizzlies" and "Origin Legend" pgs.19-23.

4. Filled out comparison chart.

(If absent, print the chart from the file below.)

 

Homework due 8/25:

1. Come prepared to write about your summer reading.

2. Turn in completed Native American comparison chart.

3. In textbook, do all 5 sections of skills page 28.  

Use the vocab. set at the bottom of p.15.

From now on, leave your textbook at home!

Classwork from 8/19:

1. Course introductions.

2. Created graphic organizer of eras in American Lit.

(Get handout from teacher.)

 

Homework due 8/23:

1. Turn in Summer Reading form.

2. Bring textbook!  After Tues. you can leave your book at home but for 8/23 you must bring your own textbook to class.