English 12 Per. 3 (South Pasadena High School) //www.sphstigers.org/apps/classes/698853/assignments/ Class Name: English 12 Per. 3 Instructor(s): Mark Afram en-us SchoolSitePro <![CDATA[Due: 06/03/2016]]> //www.sphstigers.org/homeworkItem4343808 //www.sphstigers.org/apps/classes/698853/assignments/

Class #43: Wednesday, 6/1

  1. Sample PPT presentations
  2. Review PPT rubric: p. 43
  3. Give room assignments
  4. PPT whip-around
  5. String activity

Homework:

  • Final preparations for PPT on Friday, 6/3

]]> Wed, 01 Jun 2016 14:57:38 PDT <![CDATA[Due: 06/01/2016]]> //www.sphstigers.org/homeworkItem4342083 //www.sphstigers.org/apps/classes/698853/assignments/ Class #42: Friday, 5/27—Hartsough Assembly Schedule

  1. Student of the Week
  2. Announcements:
    • 8 days ‘til graduation
    • Late work is due today
    • Confirm sign-ups for next Friday, 6/3
  3. Present public speaking tips (w/handout)
  4. Present rough drafts of PPT presentation in pairs (w/eval sheet)
  5. Debrief
  6. Chromebooks: continue work

 Homework:

  • PPT presentation is on Friday, 6/3

]]> Fri, 27 May 2016 13:47:03 PDT <![CDATA[Due: 05/27/2016]]> //www.sphstigers.org/homeworkItem4340460 //www.sphstigers.org/apps/classes/698853/assignments/ Class #41: Wednesday, 5/25

  1. Announcements:
    • 10 days ‘til graduation
    • All late work is due Fri., 5/27—no exceptions
    • Sign-ups must be completed by TODAY
  2. College corner
  3. Read and annotate “Night Travel” poem
  4. Start “Night Travel” cooperative discussion

 Homework:

  • Finish rough draft of PPT by Fri., 5/27
  • PPT presentations are on Fri., 6/3

]]> Wed, 25 May 2016 12:43:40 PDT <![CDATA[Due: 05/25/2016]]> //www.sphstigers.org/homeworkItem4338073 //www.sphstigers.org/apps/classes/698853/assignments/ Class #40: Monday, 5/23

  1. Weekend highlights
  2. Announcements:
    • 12 days ‘til graduation
    • All late work due by Friday, 5/27
  3. Assemble portfolios for Open House
  4. Review formal dress requirements (pp. 19—20 in handbook)
  5. PPT: PPT Tips (wardrobe and presentation)
  6. Chromebooks: work on PPT

 Homework:

  • Continue work on PPT
  • Assemble outfit for presentation

]]> Mon, 23 May 2016 11:20:58 PDT <![CDATA[Due: 05/23/2016]]> //www.sphstigers.org/homeworkItem4335611 //www.sphstigers.org/apps/classes/698853/assignments/ Class #39: Thursday, 5/19

  1. Administer senior survey
  2. Administer ASB survey: sphsasb.org
  3. Share your version of “A love poem for lonely ____________”
    • 2 stars and 1 wish
    • Volunteers
  4. Present new guidelines for PPT presentation (handout)
  5. Chromebook time: work on PPT
  6. Sign-ups: PPT sign-ups will be on Monday morning at 7:30 AM

 Homework:

  • Continue work on PPT; presentations will be on Fri., 6/3

]]> Thu, 19 May 2016 13:11:28 PDT <![CDATA[Due: 05/19/2016]]> //www.sphstigers.org/homeworkItem4333145 //www.sphstigers.org/apps/classes/698853/assignments/ Class #38: Tuesday, 5/17

  1. Senior meetings w/administrators—Little Theater (1 hour)
  2. Share (and collect) final drafts of poems
  3. Harry Baker TED Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O6jrLgvCUNs (w/text of poem)
  4. Discussion:
    1. Reaction?
    2. What worked? What didn’t?
    3. Use of language?
    4. What made the poem unique?
  5. Start your own version of “A love poem for lonely _______________”

 Homework:

  • Finish your own version of “A love poem for lonely _____________” for Thurs., 5/19

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Class #37: Friday, 5/13—Class Meeting Schedule

  1. Student of the Week
  2. Reminder: behavior in the senior meetings on Tues.
  3. Share “To This Day” poem; first in pairs, then as a class
  4. Review criteria for SRP PPT: pp. 44—45
  5. Chromebooks: Start work on PPT

Homework:

  • Revise and type one poem for a grade; revised poem due Tues., 5/17

]]> Fri, 13 May 2016 12:55:02 PDT <![CDATA[Due: 05/13/2016]]> //www.sphstigers.org/homeworkItem4326811 //www.sphstigers.org/apps/classes/698853/assignments/ Class #36: Wednesday, 5/11

  1. Warm-up: Annotate selected poem/song (first the student, then the elbow partner)
    • What’s the message of the poem/song?
    • How does the artist communicate this message?
    • Do you agree with this message? Why or why not?
  2. Distribute grade print-outs and complete blue sheets
  3. Return Macbeth tests (and go over answers)
  4. Share “I Am Not My _______________” poems w/class (2 stars & 1 wish)
  5. Shane Koyczan: “To This Day” (from 5:08): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sa1iS1MqUy4
  6. Discussion:
    • Message?
    • What works?
    • Format? Structure?
  7. Start your own “To This Day” poem
    • Select a social issue/concern
    • Use of imagery
    • Use of descriptive examples

 Homework:

  • Finish your own “To This Day” poem for Fri., 5/13
  • Think about the three poems you’ve written and type one for a grade.

]]> Wed, 11 May 2016 13:24:16 PDT <![CDATA[Due: 05/11/2016]]> //www.sphstigers.org/homeworkItem4323539 //www.sphstigers.org/apps/classes/698853/assignments/ Class #35: Monday, 5/9

  1. Weekend sharing
  2. 60 seconds
  3. PPT grammar warm-up: passive voice #3
  4. Share “If I should have a daughter/son” poems
    • Grammar check
    • 2 stars and 1 wish
    • Volunteers to share with the class
  5. Listen and annotate “I Am Not My Hair”
  6. Start “I Am Not My Hair” pass-around

 Homework:

  • Write your version of “I Am Not My _____________” for Wednesday, 5/11

]]> Mon, 09 May 2016 13:58:14 PDT <![CDATA[Due: 05/09/2016]]> //www.sphstigers.org/homeworkItem4319638 //www.sphstigers.org/apps/classes/698853/assignments/ Class #34: Thursday, 5/5

  1. 60 seconds
  2. Finish film (w/viewing guide)
  3. Debrief film
  4. Administer Macbeth test
  5. Start “If I should have a daughter” on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0snNB1yS3IE
  6. Highlight favorite lines and discuss meaning of the poem; discuss criteria for HW poem

 Homework:

  • In your journal, write your own “If I should have a daughter” or “If I should have a son” by Mon., 5/9

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