English 9 (Period 5) Assignments

Classwork from Tues. 5/28:

1. Got summer reading book from the school library.

2. Wrote final exam essay related to Romeo and Juliet.

 

Homework due Thurs. 5/30:

1. Start preparing for the final exam which is Tues., 6/4 at 8:00 a.m.

2. Use your final exam notes to review and practice.

Classwork from Thurs. 5/23:

1. Did reading session and wrote log entry.

2. Wrote reflection of May reading and turned in Reading Log.

3. Did review for final exam.

 

Homework due Tues. 5/28:

1. Finish self-improvement book by 5/28.

2. Review essay writing papers and rubric; bring chart of quotes for Romeo and Juliet.

3. We start the final exam on 5/28 by writing the in-class essay.

Classwork from Tues. 5/21:

1. Read book and recorded one log entry.

2. Discussed homework; turned in "While the Auto Waits" paper.

3. Analyzed poetic terms to prepare for the final exam.

 

Homework due Thurs. 5/23:

1. Do extra reading in order to finish your self-improvement book by 5/28.

2. Bring the book and your Reading Log to class on 5/23.

3. Start reviewing for the final exam.  We begin next Tues. (5/28) with the final essay.

Classwork from Fri. 5/17:

1. Read book and recorded one log entry.

2. Prepared final exam study sheet.  If absent, get notes.

3. Discussed "Checkouts" homework and turned in paper (including "Necklace" responses).

4. Did RFU.

 

Homework due Tues. 5/21:

1. Do two reading sessions and record two Reading Log entries.

2. Do additional reading to finish your book by 5/28. If finished, bring a new book for 5/21 & 5/23.

3. Use this link to read "While the Auto Waits" and then complete the worksheet.  

If absent and did not get handout, create a plot map for the story (consult "Magi" story map).

Classwork from Weds. 5/15:

1. Worked on skills assessment.

2. Discussed "The Necklace" homework; keep this to turn in later.

3. Read "The Last Leaf" and discussed story similarities.

 

Homework due Fri. 5/17:

1. Do one reading session and record on log.  

Do additional reading to finish your book by May 28.

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

3. Add "Writing Lesson" p.289 to today's homework paper, or to a new sheet.

Classwork from Mon. 5/13:

1. Read book and recorded one log entry.

2. Discussed homework stories; turned in "The Gift of the Magi" plot chart + story rewrite.

3. Started year-end assessment.

 

Homework due Weds. 5/15:

1. Do one reading session and record on Reading Log.

2. In textbook, read "The Necklace" pgs. 608-615.

3. Answer Q 2, 5, and 7 p.615. 

Write your responses for Q 2&5 as one thoughtful analysis each;

do not give a part A and a part B response.

Classwork from Thurs. 5/9:

1. Read book and recorded log entry.

2. Discussed story plot (homework) and themes in the story; listed gift-giving advice on back.

3. Finished Romeo and Juliet passage quiz.

 

Homework due Mon. 5/13:

1. Do one reading session and record on Reading Log.

2. Do "Writing Lesson" p.533 of textbook.

Your story (1 1/2 pages) can be handwritten or typed (if desired).

Write paragraphs with dialogue and narration; do not write a script.

Classwork from Tues. 5/7:

1. Read book and recorded entry on Reading Log.

2. Turned in advice essay; this also must be posted on turnitin.com.

3. Went over Romeo and Juliet homework passages - turned these in.

4. Did passage 9 quiz.

 

Homework due Thurs. 5/9:

1. Do one reading session and record the entry on your log.

2. In your textbook, read "The Gift of the Magi" pgs. 525-530.

3. Study the plot information on p. 531 and fill in details on the story map handout.

If absent, answer the questions on p.531 to replace the handout.

Classwork from Fri. 5/3:

1. Read novel and recorded one log entry.

2. Finished alternative scene performances.

3. Did essay critique.

4. Reviewed analysis of Romeo and Juliet passages.

 

Homework due Tues. 5/7:

1. Complete analysis of passages 7 and 8.  Use book & online resources, but not classmates.

2. Revise you advice essay.  Proofread carefully!

3. Print a final hard copy to turn in; submit the essay to turnitin.com.

Classwork from Weds. 5/1:

1. Read from new book - self improvement - and started new Reading Log for May.

2. Read essay based on ideas from Romeo and Juliet; did brainstorming list for own essay.

3. Discussed original play scripts with classmates and performed best from each group.

Turned in script.

 

Homework due Fri. 5/3:

1. Do one reading session from your new book and record the entry on your Reading Log.

2. Write an advice essay based on a topic from Romeo and Juliet.

Only make references to characters or events; do not summarize the play.

Type the essay, double space.  Make it 1 to 1 1/2 pages and print a copy for class.

Classwork from Mon. 4/29:

1. Read YA novel.

2. Turned in Open Book Romeo and Juliet Act 5 homework.

3. Wrote about Mockingbird ideas and discussed novel outcome; turned in paper.

4. Documented report card score on Grade Sheet.

 

Homework due Weds. 5/1:

1. Finish YA novel by 4/30.  If enjoying a second April YA book, continue reading on your own.

2. Select a new book to bring on Weds. from the May genre: self-improvement

3. Create an "alternative event" scene for the play Romeo and Juliet that's about two pages. 

Include 3-4 characters and write a script that portrays what could have happened differently.

You may hand-write or type the scene, including dialogue, actions, & stage directions.

 

Classwork from Thurs. 4/25:

1. Read novel and recorded entry on log.

Turned in April reading log.

2. Turned in love chart for Romeo and Juliet.

3. Did play passages 5 and 6; keep answer sheet to turn in later.

 

Homework due Mon. 4/29:

1. Do multiple reading sessions to finish your YA novel by April 30.

Bring a YA novel to read on Monday.

2. Complete the Act 5 worksheet (both sides).

 

Classwork from Tues. 4/23:

1. Read novel and recorded log entry.

2. Finished reading Romeo and Juliet Act 5.

3. Started "love" chart.

4. Went over passages 3 & 4; turned in homework and passages.

 

Homework due Thurs. 4/25:

1. Do one reading session and record one log entry.  

Bring a YA novel and your Reading Log to class.

Finish the book by April 30.

2. Label and record evidence to complete the love chart.

Include at least three different categories of love.

Classwork from Thurs. 4/18:

1. Read YA novel and recorded log entry.

2. Discussed courage essay and did final edits; worked with a partner for more feedback.

3. Made upgrades and submitted essay to turnitin.com.

4. Turned in pre-writing chart and essay instruction sheet.

 

Homework due Tues. 4/23:

1. Do two reading sessions from your novel and write log entries.

Bring the book and your Reading Log to class.

2. On your own paper, read and answer #16-30 for Romeo and Juliet Passages 3 & 4.

Use a dictionary & online resources; do not ask for or share answers with classmates.

Bring the passages back to class.

Classwork from Tues. 4/16:

1. Read YA novel and recorded entry on Reading Log.

2. Shared Mockingbird video scenes.

3. Practiced thesis statement writing for the essay on the back side of pre-writing chart.

 

Homework due Thurs. 4/18:

1. In your school google docs account, write the Mockingbird essay about courage.

Follow the instruction sheet (see Mrs. Taylor) and write the complete essay (all 4 paragraphs).

2. Bring to the next class your pre-writing chart, instruction sheet, 4 paragraph essay writing guide (from first semester), and your novels - both Mockingbird and your YA book.

Classwork from Fri. 4/12:

1. Read novel and recorded entry on reading log.

2. Briefly met with video project group.

3. Did pre-writing chart for Mockingbird essay.

Listed 10-15 acts of bravery conducted by characters in the story.

Highlighted which acts were done by children.

Circled 4 adult acts and 4 acts of children to focus on in the essay.

Next to the 8 CDs, started recording quoted material (cite by pg #) to support each action.

 

Homework due Tues. 4/16:

1. Finalize your project. 

Completed video is due to [email protected] from the designee by 9 pm on Monday, 4/15.

2. Finish recording quoted material for each of the selected 8 items on your pre-writing chart.

Bring Mockingbird to class, along with your current YA novel.

 

Classwork from Weds. 4/10:

1. Read YA novel and recorded entry on Reading Log.

2. Went over skills page homework and turned in Act 4 p.859 & Act 5 p.876.

3. Responded to the book and turned in novel work from Mockingbird or Joy Luck Club.

4. Met in group to plan presentation.

 

Homework due Fri. 4/12:

1. Do two reading sessions from your YA novel and record the two entries on your log.

Bring the book to class.

2. Work on the group presentation: a video of an interview with the assigned character and a scene re-enactment to demonstrate what we learn from the character.  The video includes:

a speaking part by each group member

a prop (limited) to represent each character in the scene

adequate volume of speaking parts

minimum/maximum 3-5 minutes of video 

3. The group designee must email the completed video to [email protected] by 9pm, Monday 4/15.

Classwork from Mon. 4/8:

1. Read from YA novel.  Received new reading log and recorded first entry.

2. Worked on Mockingbird court evidence or Joy Luck Club timeline.

3. Started Act 5 of Romeo and Juliet.

 

Homework due Weds. 4/10:

1. Complete Mockingbird or Joy Luck Club paper worked on in class today.  Bring the book.

2. Do Act 5 skills page 876 in your textbook.  Also bring p.859 from Act 4 (past homework).

3. Do one reading session from your current novel and record one entry on your log.

Bring the book to class; if you finish it, bring a new YA fiction published within the last 10 yrs.

Classwork from Thurs. 3/28:

1. Read novel and recorded entry on Reading Log.

2. Discussed Romeo and Juliet analysis passages 1 & 2; turned in practice paper.

3. Began work on novel analysis (Mockingbird or Joy Luck Club).

 

Homework due Mon. 4/8:

1. Enjoy your break and bring the novels back to class.

2. For those trying to catch up, finish To Kill a Mockingbird.

3. If interested, do some reading from your new novel.

If you finish a self-selected book, bring a new one that meets the requirements:

YA fiction published within the last 10 years

Classwork from Tues. 3/26:

1. Read novel and recorded a Reading Log entry.

2. Turned in completed & calculated Grade Sheet.

3. Worked on Romeo and Juliet passages to analyze the text.

4. Received new Grade Sheet and recorded first three grades for 4th Quarter.

 

Homework due Thurs. 3/28:

1. Bring your new novel - YA fiction published within the last 10 years.

2. Do two reading sessions to complete Mockingbird or Joy Luck Club. 

If finished, read from the new book to complete your two homework reading sessions.

If catching up, read Mockingbird to the end of chapt. 20 (p.275) before class.

3. Record the two reading sessions on your Reading Log.

Classwork from Fri. 3/22:

1. Read novel and recorded log entry.

2. Took Act 4 quiz.

3. Did RFU.

4. Began Romeo and Juliet analysis - passage 1.

 

Homework due Tues. 3/26:

1. Do two reading sessions from the novel and record each on the Reading Log.

2. Start searching for a new reading book -  YA fiction published within the last 10 years.

Books can be from the school library, Amazon.com, a public library, etc.

You must have a new book in class on Thurs. 3/28.

3. Match your 3rd Q Grade Sheet with aeries; bring the completed & calculated sheet to class.

4. In your textbook, do skills p. 859.

Classwork from Weds. 3/20:

1. Read novel and recorded a Reading Log entry.

2. Discussed Act 3 homework and turned in handout + p.843 work.

3. Read Act 4.

 

Homework due Fri. 3/22:

1. Finish reading Act 4, Scene 5 p.853-7.

2. Review all of Act 4 for a quiz on Fri. 3/22.

3. Do two reading sessions from the novel and record two entries on the log sheet.

Bring the book to class.

Classwork from Mon. 3/18:

1. Turned in creative visual for memoir book.

2. Read novel.  Recorded one Reading Log entry.

3. Read Romeo and Juliet Act 3.

 

Homework due Weds. 3/20:

1. In textbook at home, finish Act 3, scene 5 (if needed) p.835-841 and review all of Act 3.

2. Complete the "Open Book" handout - front and back.

3. Do skills p.843, all vocabulary and grammar sections.  Do not do the Extended Activities.

4. Do one reading session (30+ mins.) from the novel and record an entry on your Reading Log.

 

Classwork from Thurs. 3/14:

1. Read novel.

2. Turned in Romeo and Juliet vocab/prologue sheet and Act 2 scene 2 work.

3. Read the rest of Act 2.

 

Homework due Mon. 3/18:

1. Do two reading sessions for To Kill a Mockingbird (Joy Luck Club if doing alternative book).

Sessions are 30+ mins. (each) and you should practice increasing your reading speed.

2. For each session, fill out one entry on the Reading Log form.

3. Complete your graphic for the memoir (see requirements posted for 3/14).

 

Classwork from Tues. 3/12:

1. Wrote memoir review.

2. Read Romeo and Juliet Act 2, scene 1.

3. Checked out perma-bound version of To Kill a Mockingbird from library.

4. Started reading chapter 1.

 

Homework due Thurs. 3/14:

1. Read Mockingbird to the end of chapt. 4 (p.54) or if reading Joy Luck Club, to p.48.

2. Complete the handout for Act 2, scene 2; do all margin activities in ink.

3. Bring Romeo and Juliet vocab. and prologue sheet.

4. Start the creative process for a visual about the memoir you finished reading for 3/12.

You may print a picture of the person featured (minimal effort and grade) or

create a collage using appropriate materials, color, and aesthetic appeal to promote the book.

The visual must be on one side of an 81/2 x 11 paper or thin poster.

It must be created in portrait style (vertical, not horizontal).

The graphic is due on Monday, 3/18.

Classwork from Fri. 3/8:

1. Read memoir.

2. Discussed Romeo and Juliet vocab. and prologue homework.

3. Watched Act 1 of the play.

 

Homework due Tues. 3/12:

1. Finish reading the memoir prior to class.

If you have finished a memoir, read a book of your choice for two reading sessions.

2. Bring the memoir you have finished to class.

 

Classwork from Weds. 3/6:

1. Read memoir.

2. Revised poem analysis is on turnitin.com.

3. Discussed old, middle, and modern English & practiced Shakespearean sonnets.

 

Homework due Fri. 3/8:

1. Read memoir and bring book to class.

Finish before class on Tues. 3/12; have another memoir for 3/8 if done with first book.

2. Do the language worksheet for Romeo and Juliet.  

Front side, record quotes from the text and definitions.

Back side, rewrite each line using contemporary language.

Classwork from Mon. 3/4:

1. Read from memoir.

2. Poem analysis is on turnitin.com.

3. Did peer review of poem analysis and received feedback.

 

Homework due Weds. 3/6:

1. Read and apply the appropriate critique points for your poem analysis.

2. Revise the essay and edit; proofread carefully! 

3. Resubmit the finalized essay to turnitin.com and return the poem to class.

4. Read from the memoir and bring the book to class.  If you finish, select another memoir.

Finish the memoir before class on Tues., 3/12.

Classwork from Thurs. 2/28:

1. Read from memoir.  Discussed book topic and reading plan.

2. Did student survey for SPHS asb.

3. Reviewed "My Grandfather" poem as a class and in small groups; adjusted ideas on chart.

4. Started writing poem analysis in Google docs using your school account.

 

Homework due Mon. 3/4:

1. Read memoir and develop a plan to finish the book by class on Tuesday, March 12th.

Read 30+ minutes per day (about 25+ pages, depending on reading speed).

Do this 5 or more days per week, depending on the length of book selected.

2. Always bring the book to class; if you finish a book, select another memoir & keep reading!

3. Finish the 4-paragraph analysis of "My Grandfather Was a Quantum Physicist."

4. Submit the essay to turnitin.com and bring the poem back to class.  Remember to write:

A summary of the setting and events in the poem to explain what's actually happening.  End with a thesis about the main message in the poem.

An explanation of 5 or more literary devices used.  Identify each one and provide the example, cited by line number, as well as commentary to explain what the device contributes to the poem.  Include transitions as you move into each new example.

An explanation of three additional, or supporting, messages in the poem.  Provide CMs (commentary) following each one, as well as quoted evidence in each segment.

Your personal experiences with ideas or events in the poem.  Start with a transitional statement and continue to reference the poem as you provide meaningful connections. Wrap up the essay with a satisfying conclusion.

Classwork from Tues. 2/26:

1. Turned in poetry work: "Papa's Waltz," p.299, p.233, "Fifteen" chart, and 4-paragraph analysis.

2. Did poetry test.

3. Teacher checked for library card and memoir from a public library.

 

Homework due Thurs. 2/28:

1. Read 50+ pages from the memoir you selected.

2. Bring the book to class.

Classwork from Fri. 2/22:

1. Discussed "Papa's Waltz" poem and got back homework papers to study for poetry test.

2. Shared chart about "Fifteen" and discussed 4-paragraph analysis model.

3. Wrote individual analysis for "Fifteen."

 

Homework due Tues. 2/26:

1. Study for the poetry test.  Know the 15+ devices and the 4-paragraph analysis process.

2. Turn in all poetry work:

p.299 with meter analysis and response to Jen Bricker 

p.233

"Papa's Waltz" group work

"Fifteen" chart and 4-paragraph analysis (finish for homework, as needed)

3. Bring your library card and the memoir you checked out from a public library to class on Tues.

Classwork from Weds. 2/20:

1. Discussed homework and poetic devices.

2. Turned in work from pgs.299 and 233.

3. Talked through the 4-part analysis process as a whole class using "The Spearthrower."

4. In groups, discussed "My Papa's Waltz" and outlined the 4-step process. Turned in work.

 

Homework due Fri. 2/22:

1. In your textbook, study the poem "Fifteen" p.286.

2. Complete the poem analysis chart. (See below if absent.)

3. Begin to study the 15+ poetic terms for a test on Tues., 2/26.

4. Make plans to check out a memoir from a public library.

Bring the book and your own library card to class on Tues. 2/26.

 

Classwork from Thurs. 2/14:

1. Discussed homework and meter.

2. Read about Jen Bricker and wrote a personal response on the homework paper.

3. Added examples from various poems to complete poetry terms chart.

On the back, included two additional terms: assonance and anaphora.

 

Homework due Weds. 2/20:

1. In textbook, study pgs.228-232.

2. On the current homework paper (or add a second page), do questions 1, 2, & 3 p.233.

3. Work on a plan to get a memoir (or two) from the public library using your own library card.

Start reading and have the book with you in class on Feb. 26th. 

If you finish a memoir before 2/26, have another one ready to read.

Classwork from Tues. 2/12:

1. Did poem recitations.

2. Took Book 3 vocabulary test.

3. Did RFU.

4. Discussed poetic term samples from homework.

 

Homework due Thurs. 2/14:

1. Study "meter" in the Literary Terms Handbook at the back of your textbook, pgs. R10-R11.

2. Identify the meter (both feet and number of feet) in "The Road Not Taken" and "Myself."

3. Study pgs. 292-298 in the textbook.  On pg.299 do questions 1-6.

Also identify meter for the poem "Sympathy."

Classwork from Fri. 2/8:

1. Started poem recitations.

2. Practiced Book 3 vocab. set 4 (along with sets 1-3) and cut out all vocab. cards from Book 3.

3. Discussed "Problems With Hurricanes" poem and added an example of tone to the terms chart.

 

Homework due Tues. 2/12:

1. Study Book 3 vocabulary for the test on Tues. 2/12.

2. Be prepared to recite poem if called on.

3. Record examples on the poetic terms chart for alliteration, imagery, irony, and simile

using the poems "Myself" or "The Road Not Taken."

Cite each quote with poet's name then line #.

Classwork from Weds. 2/6:

1. Discussed i-Ready assessment results and calculated marking period points on Grade Sheet.

2. Compared vocab. set 3 with seat partner and practiced words.

3. Did A Tale of Two Cities novel test.

4. Worked on novel analysis by practicing advanced-level thinking skills.

 

Homework due Fri. 2/8:

1. Do vocab. set 4.

2. Finalize your poem memorization of "Myself" and/or "The Road Not Taken."

Poetry recitations begin on Friday!

 

Classwork from Mon. 2/4:

1. Briefly discussed Tale chapt. 10 and turned in chapt. 13 homework chart.

2. Finished the novel - chapts. 14 &15 "The Knitting Done" and "The Footsteps Die Out Forever."

3. Turned in Tale vocab. sheets set 1 and set 2.

4. Made additional revisions to "Myself" analysis (already turned in) and

added an analysis for "The Rainy Day" on the back of skills p.408. 

Turned in classwork.

5. Received skills mastery form if applying for English 10 Honors or World History Honors.

 

Homework due Weds. 2/6:

1. Study for A Tale of Two Cities test which is Weds. 2/6.

2. Do vocab. set 3.

3. Turn in skills mastery form to get Mrs.Taylor's input. 

Your parents sign the form after a recommendation is made.

4. Finalize your poem memorization of "Myself" and/or "The Road Not Taken."

Recitations begin Fri. 2/8.

 

Classwork from Thurs. 1/31:

1. Did Tale chapt. 10 quiz and turned in chapt. 9 chart with chapt. 10 notes on the back.

2. Finished benchmark assessment or did RFU.

3. Discussed Tale vocab. Book 2, set 1 with seat partner.

4. Read Tale chapts. 11 and 12, Book 3 "Dusk" and "Darkness."

 

Homework due Mon. 2/4:

1. Finish reading Tale chapt. 12 and then read chapt. 13 "Fifty-two."

Use [email protected] to access the novel.

2. Complete a Chapter Notes chart for just chapt. 13.

3. Complete set 2 of Book 3 vocabulary.

4. Start to finalize your poem memorization - recitations will begin soon!

Classwork from Tues. 1/29:

1. Discussed Tale chapt. 9 homework chart.

2. Read chapt. 10, Book 3 "The Substance of the Shadow" and took notes

on the back of the chapt. 9 chart.

3. Turned in original and revised analysis of "Myself," if required to redo.

4. Did benchmark assessment or RFU.

 

Homework due Thurs. 1/31:

1. Review chapt. 10, Book 3 for a quiz on Thurs.1/31.  Turn in chapt. 9 work + notes on back.

2. Do set 1 of Book 3 vocabulary.

Classwork from Fri. 1/25:

1. Read "A Hand at Cards" - chapt. 8 Book 3 Tale of Two Cities.

2. Did benchmark assessment.

3. Discussed skills page 408 and wrote about favorite poem from homework set.

 

Homework due Tues. 1/27:

1. Read Tale chapt. 9 "The Game Made."

Use this website:  [email protected]

2. Complete the Chapter Notes chart (see below, if absent).

3. If required, redo or complete your "Myself" analysis; also bring original copy.

Classwork from Weds. 1/23:

1. Turned in "Myself" analysis.

2. Started benchmark assessment.

3. Did Book 2, Part 3 vocab. test.

 

Homework due Fri. 1/25:

1. In  your textbook, review the vocab. at the bottom of p.399.

2. Study the three poems on pages 400-406.

3. Do all activities on skills page 408.

4. Continue to memorize poems.

Classwork from Fri. 1/18:

1. Read Tale Book 3, chapt. 7 "A Knock at the Door."

2. Practiced vocabulary.

3. Practice poem memorization process.

4. Discussed each stanza of "The Road Not Taken" and overall messages in the poem.

5. Added examples for satire and figurative language to terms chart (see classmate if absent).

 

Homework due Weds. 1/23:

1. Bring earbuds for benchmark assessment.

2. Study for vocabulary test - Book 2 Part 3 words.

3. Write an analysis of "Myself" by examining each stanza.

4. Continue to memorize poem(s).

Classwork from Weds. 1/16:

1. Read Tale of Two Cities chapt. 5 "The Wood Sawyer" and 6 "Triumph" from Book 3.

2. Discussed Tale vocabulary and teacher checked for completion.

3. Went over test-taking strategies using "Casey at the Bat;" got quiz results and new Grade Sheet.

 

Homework due Fri. 1/18:

1. Begin to study Tale vocab. for a test on Weds. 1/23.

2. Use the back of textbook (Handbook of Literary Terms) to record definitions for 15 poetic terms.

Do not record examples.

3. Apply your strategies for memorizing one or both poems - "Myself" and "The Road Not Taken."

Classwork from Mon. 1/14:

1. Read chapt. 3 "The Shadow" and chapt. 4 "Calm in Storm" from A Tale of Two Cities Book 3.

2. Discussed poetry homework with peer group; added upgrades and edits to responses.

3. Turned in "The Seven Ages of Man" worksheet, p.946 responses, + p.44 "Casey at Bat" answers.

4. Did poem activity.

5. Worked on Tale vocabulary - back side of Book 2, Part 3.

 

Homework due Wed. 1/16:

1. Finish the vocabulary sheet from class and begin studying the words for an upcoming quiz.

2. Start to memorize one or both poems:

"Myself" by Edgar Guest and Robert Frost's "The Road Not Taken" 

Classwork from Thurs. 1/10:

1. Read A Tale of Two Cities Book 3, chapt. 2 "The Grindstone."

2. Discussed homework for "The Seven Ages of Man" and edited or upgraded answers.

3. Studied the poem "Chess" (classwork only).

 

Homework due Mon. 1/14:

1. In your textbook, study the poem "Casy at the Bat" pgs. 43-4.

2. Do all questions on p.44 by writing complete and complex responses.

3. Turn in poetry assignments - "Seven Ages" activity sheets + p.946 work + p.44 work.

Welcome back for second semester!

 

Classwork from Tues. 1/8:

 

1. Started A Tale of Two Cities Book 2, Part 3 vocabulary sheet.

2. Read "In Secret" - chapt. 1 of Book 3.  If absent, read using this link:

3. Read and did activities for "The Seven Ages of Man."

 

Homework due Thurs. 1/10:

1. In your textbook, review the poem "The Seven Ages of Man" p.945-6.

2. With complete answers and complex sentence structures,

respond to Q 1, 3, 4, and 5A on p.946.

3. Complete the front side only of the vocab. sheet.

Classwork from 12/13:

1. Went over grammar homework. Studied pgs.139-147 in grammar book.

2. Did Ex.8 p.143, Ex.11 p.145, Ex.14 p.147, Ex.16 p.148, and Ex.H p.151-2.

3. Discussed research report grades and finalized Grade Sheet.

4. Prepared quote sheet for final exam essay. Highlight the feature phrases in each quote.

5. Went over the Writing Guide to use for the final exam essay.

 

Homework due Mon.12/17:

1. Finish preparing the quote sheet by adding quotes from chapt. 24 Book 2.

    Add page numbers for quotes when you return to class and can use the book.

2. Be ready to write the essay for the final exam on Monday, 12/17.

    Bring the quote page, Writing Guide, and any other Tale materials to help you.

3. The remainder of the final will be on Friday, 12/21.

    Prepare by using the study sheet given in class and posted below.

Classwork from 12/11:

1. Finished Tale Book 2 with chapt. 24 "Drawn to the Loadstone Rock."

2. Went over grammar homework and turned in chapt. 5 exercises.

3. Read pgs.131-135 in grammar book; did Ex. 4 p.135-6.

 

Homework due Thurs. 12/13:

1. In grammar book, do Ex. A p.137-8 and Ex. B p.138-9.

2. Bring grammar book to class.

    Bring any writing handouts or assignments done 1st semester. 

    The final exam starts Mon. 12/17 with an essay from Book 2 A Tale of Two Cities.

 

Classwork from 12/7:

1. Did Tale quiz - chapts. 22 & 23.

2. Completed RFU activity for first semester and calculated average score.

3. Went over grammar homework, then studied pgs. 118-128.

4. To homework paper added:

Ex.8 p.122

Ex. E p.126

Ex. 11 p.129

 

Homework due Tues. 12/11:

1. Do grammar Ex. F p.130 and bring all chapt. 5 grammar work + book to class.

2. Continue to review for the final exam (see the study guide given in class on 12/5).

 

Classwork from 12/5:

1. Went over final exam study sheet.

2. Turned in hard copy of research report; report body must be on turnitin.com.

3. Read Tale chapt. 21, Book 2 "Echoing Footsteps."

4. Went over grammar homework and read pgs.115-116; did Ex. 5 p.117.

 

Homework due Fri. 12/7:

1. Do grammar Ex. A p.117-118 and bring book to class.

2. Read Tale chapts. 22 and 23 Book 2 - "The Sea Still Rises" and "Fire Rises."

Use [email protected] for the text.

3. There is a quiz on Friday about chapts. 22 & 23.

Classwork from 12/3:

1. Read Tale chapt. 20 Book 2 "A Plea."

2. Did class critique of research report and wrote revisions.

 

Homework due Weds. 12/5:

1. Finalize all revisions and edits for your research report. 

2. Print the title page, preface, report body, and Works Cited pages to turn in.

3. Submit the report body (only!) to turnitin.com.

4. In your grammar book, study pgs. 112-115; do Ex. 4 p.115. Bring the book to class!

 

Classwork from 11/29:

1. Read Tale chapt. 19 Book 2 "An Opinion."

2. Went over final exam schedule.

3. Created cover page for report (if absent, ask your seat partner about this when you return).

4. Worked on filling in any gaps in the 4-5 page body of the research report.

 

Homework due Mon.12/3:

1. Add items to your research report to make it complete.  Edit and revise as you go.

2. Print a hard copy of the preface, report body (4-5 pages), and the Works Cited to use in class.

3. Bring your research notes and any other materials needed to finalize your report.

Classwork from 11/27:

1. Read Tale chapt. 18 "Nine Days."

2. Revised Works Cited page and discussed use of internal citations.

3. Reviewed section 1 of research report and started writing section 2 (follow your outline).

 

Homework due Thurs.11/29:

1. Finish Works Cited revisions, as needed.

2. Write the body of your report, making it 4-5 pages in length. 

Each section of the outline is (roughly) a paragraph of the report.

Include a variety of quotes and data points with correct use of internal citations.

Double space the entire report.

3. Do not print the report, but the complete document needs to be in google docs;

you will have additional time to revise and edit what you've written.

Classwork from 11/16:

1. Turned in Works Cited page.

2. Took Tale of Two Cities Book 2 Part 2 vocabulary test.

3. Did RFU.

4. Read Tale chapt. 17 "One Night."

 

Enjoy your Thanksgiving vacation!

Classwork from 11/14:

1. Created Works Cited page using Purdue OWL MLA formatting guide and online site.

2. Teacher checked vocab. for completion - Book 2 Part 2 (40 words).

3. Cut out vocab. cards and studied words.

 

Homework due Fri. 11/16:

1. Study Book 2 Part 2 vocabulary (sets 1-4) for vocab. test on 11/16.

2. Finalize formatting the Works Cited: 5-7 sources, at least one book, at least one data base

Print a copy to turn in on Friday.

Classwork from 11/9:

1. Read Tale Book 2 chapt. 16 "Still Knitting" and did quiz sheet.

2. Started vocab. sheet Book 2 Part 2 Set 4 (posted below if absent).

3. Teacher checked for research outline and preface with photo.

4. Did peer review of preface and made upgrades.

5. Began writing first section of research report using a new page in google docs.

 

Homework due Weds. 11/14:

1. Complete Set 4 vocab. sheet and bring all four Book 2 Part 2 vocab. sheets to class.

Begin studying - test is on Fri. 11/16.

2. Write section one of your research report (started in class); follow I. of your outline.

Double space.  This is the opening paragraph of your report (about 2/3 of the page).

3. Bring all research materials, including the MLA Formatting handout.

Classwork from 11/7:

1. Went over the story map for Tale Book 2 chapt. 14 "The Honest Tradesman." 

2. Read chapt. 15 "Knitting" and did an activity on the back of the story map; turned in work.

3. Went over grammar quiz - chapt. 2.

4. On research categories page, added sub-topics (3 average) to each focus topic.

Identified a reasonable order for presenting each focus topic in the research report.

Reshaped the original driving question to better fit the direction your research took you.

 

Homework due Fri. 11/9:

1. Type an outline to identify the correct order of topics and sub-topics for your report:

Report Title

I.  First category or focus to start your report

A. Sub-topic within the category

B. Another sub-topic for section I.

C. An additional sub-topic to address the category.

II.  Second category (a reasonable new focus after finishing the above section).

A. Sub-topic for section II.

B. Sub-topic

C. Sub-topic

III. Continue the process with a total of 5-7 categories. 

       Use Roman numerals: IV. (4) V. (5) VI. (6) VII. (7)

 

Each category needs 2-5 sub-topics; use capital letters A.-E. and indent these lines.

 

2. On a separate page, type a one-paragraph (double spaced) preface for your research report.  The preface is about your process selecting the research subject and doing the research.  What things do you have in common?  Why did you select this person?  What did you find interesting or difficult about finding sources and doing the research?  The preface is about your experience.

 

3. Search for a clear photograph of the person researched and add it to the same page as your preface. Cite the photo underneath by the website address.

 

4. Bring all your research notes and materials.

 

 

 

Classwork from 11/2:

1. Discussed vocab. sheet - Book 2 Part 2 Set 3.

2. Began data base research with the librarian. 

You must access at least one data base source for your report.

If absent, see the library link on the school website for data base information.

3. Took notes while Mrs.Taylor checked for 30+ previous notes.

4. Submitted request business letter to turnitin.com.

5. Cut out notecards.

 

Homework due Weds.11/7:

1. Group your notecards according to categories - irregardless of which source provided the note.

2. On a separate paper, list each category for your notecard groups.  Skip 5 lines between topics.

Bring all notecards to class. Continue to research if you do not have 40+ cards from at least 5 sources including one print source and one data base.

3. Finish reading A Tale of Two Cities Book 2 chapter 14 "The Honest Tradesman" using this link:

4. Complete the story plot chart.  Use this link if absent.

Classwork from 10/31:

1. Went over Ex.25 and turned in chapt. 2 grammar work.

2. Took chapt. 2 grammar test.

3. Turned in revised business letter and addressed envelope for mailing.

4. Found online source (new to you) and took notes about research person or topic.

 

Homework due Fri. 11/2:

1. Complete notes from source used in class on 10/31.

2. Find an additional online source (your 4th or 5th source) and take notes.

3. Bring 30+ notes from research including some direct quotes and some numerical data points.

4. Do Book 2 Part 2 Set 3 vocab. sheet. (See below if absent.)

Classwork from 10/29:

1. Went over grammar homework. 

2. Studied diagramming for direct and indirect objects, p.63-4.  Did Ex. 24 p.64-5.

3. Studied the four classifications of sentences, p.66-7.

4. Read A Tale of Two Cities Book 2 chapt. 13 "The Fellow of No Delicacy" and

 chapt. 14 "The Honest Tradesman."

 

Homework due Weds. 10/31:

1. Revise request letter, if needed and bring all copies.

Bring a business envelope, if available, and stamp for mailing your letter.

2. In grammar book, do Ex. 25 p.67.

3. Review all of chapt. 2 for a quiz on subjects, verbs, complements, & sentence classifications. 

Turn in grammar work: Ex. 12, 13, 16, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, & 25 (all from chapt. 2).

4. Continue to take research notes from your library book, if not done.

5. Bring all research notes to class.

Classwork from 10/25:

1. Discussed grammar Ex. 21.

2. Read about indirect objects (p.61) and did Ex. 22, p.62.

3. Turned in revised request letter + original copy.

4. Wrote model paragraph for Tale chapt. 11. (Get notes from classmate if absent.)

5. Read Tale Book 2 chapt. 12 "The Fellow of Delicacy."

 

Homework due Mon. 10/29:

1. In grammar book, do Ex. 23 p.63.  Bring the book.

2. Continue to read and record significant notes from your research book.  

Bring all notes to class.

If you exhaust your book source, select a new internet source for note-taking.

Classwork from 10/23:

1. Teacher checked for personal library card and research book from library.

2. Discussed vocab. Book 2 Part 2 Set 2 homework.

3. In grammar book, studied p.57-59 about subject complements and direct objects.

Recorded notes 2i. p.57 and 2j. p.59 on previous chapt. 2 grammar paper.

4. Did Ex. 20 p.60 as three columns:   subject     verb     complement

5. Received back research letter with multiple edits.

6. Reorganized research notes using note-card pages and one page of source cards.

 

Homework due Thurs. 10/25:

1. Revise, proofread carefully, and reprint your business request letter (unless accepted).

2. Start reading print source (from the public library) and recording significant quotes or details.

Make one source card for the book - include the publisher and range of pages used.

Do not read the whole book; use sections that directly connect with your topic.

3. In grammar book, do Ex.21 p.60-61.  

Use three columns:

subject   verb   direct object (complement)

 

 

Classwork from 10/19:

1. Went over grammar work.

2. Read Tale chapt. 11 "A Companion Picture."

3. Completed the google document posted here:

4. Posted the class work to turnitin.com.

 

Homework due Tues. Oct. 23:

1. Check out your research book from a public library using your own library card.

Bring both the book and your card, with evidence that it's yours (a receipt?), to class.

2. Bring your grammar book.

3. Do vocab. Book 2 Part 2 Set 2 (posted below if absent.)

Classwork from 10/17:

1. Turned in revised and edited business letter.

2. Turned in all research notes including:

source card page

practice notes from last class period

new research notes from homework

3. Read A Tale of Two Cities chapt. 10 (Book 2) "Two Promises."

4. Put sentence diagrams on the board and checked work turned in last class period.

5. In grammar book, studied pgs. 54-7.

 

Homework due Fri. 10/19:

1. Do grammar Ex. 16 p.56-7 and bring your book.

2. Do vocab. Book 2 Part 2 Set 1 (attached below if absent).

Classwork from 10/15:

1. Turned in sentence diagrams (from homework).

2. Discussed research process for note-taking and recording Works Cited information.

3. Did a round of practice notes.

 

Homework due 10/17:

1. Revise your request letter and get it ready to send.

Do careful proofreading and editing before printing.

2. Print the letter and bring a clean, unfolded copy to class.

3. Find one online source about the person you are researching.

Take notes as practiced in class - one specific and meaningful fact/idea per note card.

4. Bring grammar book to class.

Classwork from 10/11:

1. Discussed business letter edits and turned in request letter.

2. Discussed research question with seat partner.

3. In grammar book, studied pgs.42-46.  Did Ex.9, p.43, Ex.10 p.45, & Ex.11 p.46.

4. Did practice exercise and turned in all grammar work from chapt. 2.

 

Homework due Mon. 10/15:

1. In grammar book, study p.48-52.

2. Do Ex. 12 p.51

    Do Ex. 13 p.52 (bottom) - 53.

3. Make plans to visit a public library and check out a book related to your research.

    You must use your own library card, so get the card if you put if off until now.

    Bring both your card and the book to class on Tues., Oct. 23rd.

 

Classwork from 10/9:

1. Went over grammar homework.

2. Studied a business letter and completed a rhetorical situation chart.

(Make this up at the next class period if absent.)

3. Turned in original rhetorical situation paper with class notes (side-by-side chart) and today's work.

 

Homework due Thurs. 10/11:

1. Bring grammar book and work from chapt. 2.

2. On the paper identifying your research person, write an inquiry question for your research.

Example that is not acceptable:

What did Michael Jordan do to become famous?

Example of a driving question:

How has Michael Jordan used his success to influence business and social programs?

3. Write a request letter about or to your research person.

Follow the full block letter guidelines.

Use October 31, 2018 as the date in the heading.

Write directly to the person, or to an associated business or organization.

Request an appropriate artifact be sent to you - a brochure, picture, decal, document, etc.

Use persuasive writing in order to encourage a response.

4. Print the letter and bring it to class.

Classwork from 10/5:

1. Read A Tale of Two Cities chapt. 9 "The Gorgon."

2. Turned in business letter and research information.

3. Read grammar book pgs. 33-36.

Did Ex. 2 p.36

 

Homework due Tues. 10/9:

1. Consider more about your person to research, and come prepared to write an inquiry questions that will drive your research.

2. Bring your grammar book.

3. In the grammar book, study pgs.37-41.

Do Ex. 5 p.39

Do Ex. 7 p.40-1

Do Ex. 8 p.41

Classwork from 10/3:

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

2. Did RFU.

3. Used business letter to an entomologist for a partner critique and edit session.

4. Watched video sample of Mrs.Taylor's pick for her research project.

 

Homework due Fri. 10/5:

1. Bring business letter back to class and bring grammar book.

2. Do introductory research to determine a person you want to study for a research report:

The person may be alive or deceased.

You must have at least three personal connections with your selected person.

Connections can be based on race, heritage, region, shared culture, religious beliefs, etc.

You must be able to send a letter - either to the person or a connected organization.

3. Record who you want to research (or more than one person if still deciding).

Include a little background about the person.

List your three (or more) personal connections and explain these briefly.

Make a list (cut and paste web addresses for right now) of sites you visit about this person.

 

Classwork from 9/28:

1. Read A Tale of Two Cities Book 2 chapt. 8 "Monseigneur in the Country."

2. Complete worksheet for chapt. 8 - do this in class if absent on 9/28.

3. Cut out vocab. cards and practiced.  

4. Discussed the parts of a business letter (see below if absent).

 

Homework due Weds., Oct.3:

1. Study for vocabulary test - Book 2 Part 1  40 words.

2. In textbook, do the activity "A Letter to an Expert" on p.393. Follow the letter writing guidesheet.

Search online for the name and address of a current entomologist.

3. Type your letter using your school google docs and print a copy for class.

Classwork from 4/26:

1. Finished Alma Mater recitations.

2. Discussed Book 2 Part 1 Set 3 vocabulary.

3. Read chapt. 7 "Monseigneur in Town" and sketched the fountain scene.

 

Homework due Fri. 9/28:

1. Do vocab. set 4 (see below if absent).

Bring all Book 2 Part 1 vocab. sheets on Friday.

2. Begin to study for the Book 2 Part 1 vocab. test which is on Weds., Oct.3rd.

Classwork from 9/24:

1. Began Alma Mater recitations.

2. Went over grammar and vocabulary quiz papers.

3. Turned in Book 2 chapt. 6 homework paper.

4. Finished i-Ready assessment and did RFU.

 

Homework due 9/26:

1. Review Alma Mater if you need to recite on Weds.

2. Do Book 2 Part 1 Set 3 vocabulary.

Classwork from 9/20:

1. Practiced Alma Mater.

2. Discussed homework reading and the rhetorical situation chart information;

watched a video clip about Box Elder bugs and discussed use of rhetoric.

3. Started i-Ready.com benchmark reading assessment.

 

Homework due Mon. 9/24:

1. Finish memorizing the Alma Mater and be prepared, if called on, to recite it.

2. Read A Tale of Two Cities Book 3 chapt. 6 "Hundreds of People."

3. Do the activity sheet and practice quote integration.

 

Classwork from 9/18:

1. Practiced Alma Mater.

2. Discussed Tale vocab. Book 2 Part 1 Set 2.

3. Did Book 2 chapt. 5 activity.

4. Began Reading for Understanding (RFU) program.

 

Homework due 9/20:

1. Start to memorize the Alma Mater.  Recitations will begin Mon., Sept. 24th.

Use the back of your Tiger Guide or the school website (click on Students & go to the bottom).

Practice with Belinda (South Pasadena school song):

2. In your textbook, read pgs. 384-390 "An Entomological Study of Apartment 4A."

On your rhetorical situation chart, fill out the right side.

Identify how each category of rhetorical situation is addressed by this feature article.

Classwork from 9/14:

1. Discussed Tale vocab. homework - Book 2 Part 1 Set 1.

2. Did grammar chapt. 1 quiz - parts of speech. 

3. Took Reading for Understanding placement test (not a class grade).

4. Began vocab. Set 2 (Book 2 Part 1).

5. Read Tale Book 2 chapt. 4 "Congratulatory."

 

Homework due Tues. 9/18:

1. Complete the vocab. - Book 2 Part 1 Set 2.

2. Read A Tale of Two Cities Book 2 chapt. 5 "The Jackal."

Be prepared to write about the two characters.

Classwork from 9/12:

1. Turned in "Fly Away" homework.

2. Teacher verified completion of grammar chapt. 1 exercises:

Ex. A p.13

Ex. 20 p.23

Ex. 23 p.31

Ex. B p.31

3. Read A Tale of Two Cities Book 2 chapt. 2 "A Sight" & chapt. 3 "A Disappointment."

 

Homework due Fri. 9/14:

1. Review grammar book chapt. 1 for the quiz on parts of speech.

2. Do Book 2 vocab. Part 1, Set 1.  (See below if absent.)

Classwork from 9/10:

1. Did Book 1 vocabulary test; teacher checked for vocab. card completion.

2. Took notes about rhetoric and rhetorical situation.  If absent, get notes from a classmate.

3. Read grammar book p.29 (bottom) and did Ex.23 p.30 (bottom) -31.

 

Homework due Weds. 9/12:

1. In grammar book, do Ex.B p.31-2; turn in all chapt.1 exercises.

Begin to review Chapt.1 "Parts of Speech" for a quiz on Fri., 9/14.

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

3. Answer Q 1, 2, 6 p.376 by writing complete sentences with details from the text.

Classwork from 9/6:

1. Discussed class guidelines and first test.

2. Checked grammar Ex. A and did Ex. 20 p.23 (#1-15 only).

3. Read A Tale of Two Cities Book 2 chapt. 1 "Five Years Later."

4. Cut up vocab. cards and practiced for test.

 

Homework due Mon. 9/10:

1. Study 40 vocab. words from Book 1 A Tale of Two Cities for the vocab. test on 9/10.

2. Read about prepositions, conjunctions, and interjections - grammar book pgs. 24-29.

Classwork from 9/4:

1. Had orientation in the library and checked out grammar book.

2. In grammar book, studying p.3-11 about nouns, pronouns, and adjectives.

3. Did Ex.A p.13.

4. Discussed vocab. sets 2 & 3.

 

Homework due Thurs. 9/6:

1. Study grammar book pgs.14-22 about verbs and adverbs.

2. Do vocabulary set 4. (See below if absent.) Bring a plastic baggie or a clip on Thurs.

3. Begin to study Book 1 Tale vocabulary (all 40 words) for the test on Mon.9/10.

Classwork from 8/30:

1. Discussed vocab. Set 1 with seat partner.

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

3. Prepared vocab. Set 2 (see below if absent).

 

Homework due Tues. 9/4:

1. Complete vocab. Set 2  and Set 3 (see below if absent).

2. Begin studying the Tale vocab and preparing for a vocab test on Mon., 9/10.

Classwork from 8/28:

1. Discussed Dickens research and turned in Tale work:

2. Finished chapt. 5 and read chapt. 6 "The Shoemaker."

3. Discussed vocabulary process and prepared Set 1.

 

Homework due Thurs. 8/30:

1. Review A Tale of Two Cities Book the First (chapts. 1-6) for the test on 8/30.

2. Complete Tale vocabulary Set 1 (see below, if absent).

Classwork from 8/24:

1. Discussed chapt. 4 study guide and events from the story.

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

 

Homework due Tues. 8/28:

1. Research the author Charles Dickens.

Complete the activity sheet. (If absent, posted below.)

2. Bring all Tale work to turn in:

Classwork from 8/22:

1. Discussed sketch from Tale chapt. 2 "The Mail."

2. Read and discussed chapt. 3 " The Night Shadows."

 

Homework due Fri. 8/24:

1. Use ebooks.adelaide.edu.au to read Tale chapt. 4 "The Preparation.

    https://ebooks.adelaide.edu.au/d/dickens/charles/d54tt/chapter4.html

2. Complete the study guide for chapt. 4 (posted below if absent).

Classwork from 8/20:

1. Discussed story plot line:  conflict, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution

2. Wrote an essay response to the summer reading book Born a Crime.

3. Created an account in turnitin.com and submitted essay.

 

Homework due Weds. 8/22:

1. Review chapt. 2 " The Mail" from A Tale of Two Cities by using the website eBooks@Adalaide.

2. Using a sheet of printer paper, in landscape position, sketch the climatic moment in chapt. 2. What was the turning point in the chapter?  Capture the scene with a full-page sketch; do not label items - only show visuals.

Welcome to South Pasadena High School!

 

Classwork from 8/16:

1. Complete personal profile.

2. Read Chapt. 1 Book 1 of A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens.

    Created a comparison chart.  See classmate if absent.

3. Began reading Chapt. 2 "The Mail." Use the website linked here:

 

Homework due 8/20:

1. Finish reading "The Mail" from A Tale of Two Cities.

2. Review the summer reading book Born a Crime and be prepared to write about the novel.