Freshmen: Today we began a study of cause and effect. Apply this concept as you read to Romeo and Juliet. You should read 2.1 and 2.2 for next block period. 2.2 considered to be the heart of the play, so read it carefully.
Sophomores: Today we had our seminar on Oedipus the King. For next period, you need a copy of The Kite Runner.
CNF: Today we had our seminar on The Last Lecture. For next period, you need to be ready to give your childhood dreams lecture. For next week, you need The World Without Us.
Basketball: Normal schedule this week - practice at Sunnyside, done at 5:30, two 3 PM games, checkout at 2:00.
Monday, January 31, 2011
Friday, January 28, 2011
Friday, January 28
Freshmen: Today we conducted a short seminar on Act I of Romeo and Juliet. One note about the notes you are taking as you read: These should be more than mere summaries of what happens! We know what happens - it's there in the play as well as in the summaries, and that's not what we're talking about. Your notes should reflect your inner dialogue with yourself and the text - what are you thinking and wondering about, questioning, connecting to, and thinking as you read? 2.1 and 2.2 are due for next block period.
Sophomores: Today we did another HCPP entry and took the vocab exam. Finish Oedipus Rex for Monday with 12 notes for seminar. One note about the notes you are taking as you read: These should be more than mere summaries of what happens! We know what happens - it's there in the play, and that's not what we're talking about. Your notes should reflect your inner dialogue with yourself and the text - what are you thinking and wondering about, questioning, connecting to, and thinking as you read? Also, get a copy of The Kite Runner for the next block period.
CNF: Finish The Last Lecture for Monday's seminar. One note about the notes you are taking as you read: These should be more than mere summaries of what happens! We know what happens - it's there in the book, and that's not what we're talking about. Your notes should reflect your inner dialogue with yourself and the text - what are you thinking and wondering about, questioning, connecting to, and thinking as you read?
Sophomores: Today we did another HCPP entry and took the vocab exam. Finish Oedipus Rex for Monday with 12 notes for seminar. One note about the notes you are taking as you read: These should be more than mere summaries of what happens! We know what happens - it's there in the play, and that's not what we're talking about. Your notes should reflect your inner dialogue with yourself and the text - what are you thinking and wondering about, questioning, connecting to, and thinking as you read? Also, get a copy of The Kite Runner for the next block period.
CNF: Finish The Last Lecture for Monday's seminar. One note about the notes you are taking as you read: These should be more than mere summaries of what happens! We know what happens - it's there in the book, and that's not what we're talking about. Your notes should reflect your inner dialogue with yourself and the text - what are you thinking and wondering about, questioning, connecting to, and thinking as you read?
Thursday, January 27, 2011
Thursday, January 27
Freshmen: Today we focused on reading more of Act I from Romeo and Juliet. All of Act I and your notes are due Friday for our seminar, as is Chapter 8 Vocabulary.
Sophomores: Today we focused on the archetype of the tragic hero. Due for Friday is Chapter 8 Vocabulary; due for Monday is the rest of Oedipus Rex and a dozen notes for seminar. Get The Kite Runner for next block period.
CNF: Today we continued to read The Last Lecture. We will finish it for Monday's seminar and your childhood dreams lectures will take place on Wednesday.
Basketball: Great effort last night - the game was a lot of fun. Normal schedule today.
Sophomores: Today we focused on the archetype of the tragic hero. Due for Friday is Chapter 8 Vocabulary; due for Monday is the rest of Oedipus Rex and a dozen notes for seminar. Get The Kite Runner for next block period.
CNF: Today we continued to read The Last Lecture. We will finish it for Monday's seminar and your childhood dreams lectures will take place on Wednesday.
Basketball: Great effort last night - the game was a lot of fun. Normal schedule today.
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
Tuesday, January 25 and Wednesday, January 26
Freshmen: Today we focused on the sonnets you found and wrote and focused on Shakespeare's life and works. You should read 1.2 and 1.3 in Romeo and Juliet. Remember, Chapter 8 Vocab due Friday.
Sophomores: We focused on The Hero's Adventure interview, exploring Joseph Campbell's ideas about the hero model. Reading up to the Choral Dialogue (page 36 in the orangish book) is due in Oedipus for Thursday. Remember, Chapter 8 Vocab due Friday.
CNF: Today we began reading The Last Lecture. I would like you to have a dozen notes for discussion for our seminar next week. Here's our tentative timeline: This week - finish book; next Monday is the seminar, next block and Thursday is your childhood dreams seminar, and the following week we will begin The World Without us.
Sophomores: We focused on The Hero's Adventure interview, exploring Joseph Campbell's ideas about the hero model. Reading up to the Choral Dialogue (page 36 in the orangish book) is due in Oedipus for Thursday. Remember, Chapter 8 Vocab due Friday.
CNF: Today we began reading The Last Lecture. I would like you to have a dozen notes for discussion for our seminar next week. Here's our tentative timeline: This week - finish book; next Monday is the seminar, next block and Thursday is your childhood dreams seminar, and the following week we will begin The World Without us.
Monday, January 24, 2011
Monday, January 24
Freshmen: Today we had a basic overview of Romeo and Juliet and some of the issues that inform it. Read the Prologue and 1.1 tonight. As you read, you should take one note per scene in preparation for our seminar on Act I, which will be next Monday. Vocab Chapter 8 is due Friday.
Sophomores: Today we had a basic overview of Sophocles and Oedipus. Your task is to read up to the start of The First Episode. We will read this play this week and have a seminar on Monday - you need to have a dozen notes (questions, comments, connections, etc.) in preparation for the seminar. Vocab Chapter 8 is due Friday.
CNF: We concluded viewing The Last Lecture today; we will read the book this week and you need to be ready to share a presentation on your childhood dreams next week.
Basketball: Monday we are at Sunnyside, done at 5:30; Tuesday we are at 1700 South, done at 5:30; Wednesday, the boys are on their own until arriving back at Judge at 4:40; Thursday is normal (e.g. Monday's schedule), and Friday we play at Morgan at 5:15.
Sophomores: Today we had a basic overview of Sophocles and Oedipus. Your task is to read up to the start of The First Episode. We will read this play this week and have a seminar on Monday - you need to have a dozen notes (questions, comments, connections, etc.) in preparation for the seminar. Vocab Chapter 8 is due Friday.
CNF: We concluded viewing The Last Lecture today; we will read the book this week and you need to be ready to share a presentation on your childhood dreams next week.
Basketball: Monday we are at Sunnyside, done at 5:30; Tuesday we are at 1700 South, done at 5:30; Wednesday, the boys are on their own until arriving back at Judge at 4:40; Thursday is normal (e.g. Monday's schedule), and Friday we play at Morgan at 5:15.
Friday, January 21, 2011
Friday, January 21
Freshmen: Today we began studying the sonnet in preparation for studying Shakespeare and reading Romeo and Juliet. If you haven't finished your reading of the introductory paragraphs, you'd better. Due for NEXT BLOCK (period 3 - this is different than what I told you) is a sonnet of your own composition, as well as a sonnet of Shakespeare's to read.
Sophomores: You have a short (say 5-7 paragraph) essay due on Monday. It should be typed, double spaced, and free of conventions errors. Self-check it against the Six Traits One Pager to ensure you are doing what you need to do as a writer. Here is the prompt: Who is your favorite fictional hero, either male or female? These are the requirements for the essay: You must have a clear thesis that proves this character is in fact a hero, evidence (e.g. details) that support your thesis, and you must cite what someone else has said either about your hero or about the concept of the hero itself. Be sure to integrate the quote(s) correctly as we practiced this week, using the "They say, I say" template.
PS If you go to the writing lab for help on a typed draft on Monday, you can turn your essay in to me the next class period, but you must provide me with the slip and have whomever is helping you sign your typed draft. Otherwise, you will lose half credit.
CNF: Today we continued viewing The Last Lecture. Be sure to have a copy of the book for Wednesday.
Basketball: 1:55 checkout for our 3:00 game; Saturday 8:30-10:30 at Judge; Sunday program wide Mass for those who can attend.
Sophomores: You have a short (say 5-7 paragraph) essay due on Monday. It should be typed, double spaced, and free of conventions errors. Self-check it against the Six Traits One Pager to ensure you are doing what you need to do as a writer. Here is the prompt: Who is your favorite fictional hero, either male or female? These are the requirements for the essay: You must have a clear thesis that proves this character is in fact a hero, evidence (e.g. details) that support your thesis, and you must cite what someone else has said either about your hero or about the concept of the hero itself. Be sure to integrate the quote(s) correctly as we practiced this week, using the "They say, I say" template.
PS If you go to the writing lab for help on a typed draft on Monday, you can turn your essay in to me the next class period, but you must provide me with the slip and have whomever is helping you sign your typed draft. Otherwise, you will lose half credit.
CNF: Today we continued viewing The Last Lecture. Be sure to have a copy of the book for Wednesday.
Basketball: 1:55 checkout for our 3:00 game; Saturday 8:30-10:30 at Judge; Sunday program wide Mass for those who can attend.
Thursday, January 20, 2011
Freshman and Sophomore English Second Semester Vocabulary Schedule 2011
Freshman and Sophomore English Second Semester Vocabulary Schedule 2011
Do all the exercises for a particular chapter before that chapter is due on your own as homework. On the date the chapter is due, bring your book to class for credit. You will either earn full credit (50 points: work complete and correct), partial credit (25 points: some of the work done or many incorrect), or no credit (0 points: book is missing or hardly any work is complete). You may not hand this work in late. The date the work is due we will also take a quiz, typically worth 25 to 50 points, mirroring the work in the book. You are not required to do the unit reviews or the cumulative reviews, though you can if you wish.
Date and Chapter Due:
1/28 8
2/11 9
2/25 10
3/18 11
4/8 12
4/29 13
5/13 14
5/27 15
**Second Semester Final Exam will have a vocab exam that covers chapters 8-15.
Do all the exercises for a particular chapter before that chapter is due on your own as homework. On the date the chapter is due, bring your book to class for credit. You will either earn full credit (50 points: work complete and correct), partial credit (25 points: some of the work done or many incorrect), or no credit (0 points: book is missing or hardly any work is complete). You may not hand this work in late. The date the work is due we will also take a quiz, typically worth 25 to 50 points, mirroring the work in the book. You are not required to do the unit reviews or the cumulative reviews, though you can if you wish.
Date and Chapter Due:
1/28 8
2/11 9
2/25 10
3/18 11
4/8 12
4/29 13
5/13 14
5/27 15
**Second Semester Final Exam will have a vocab exam that covers chapters 8-15.
Thursday, January 20
Freshmen: Today we reviewed some writing techniques covered on the semester exam and practiced them further. Continue to read the introduction to Romeo and Juliet - you should read the sections on Shakespeare's Life, Language, and Theatre. Take 5 notes on each section.
Sophomores: Today we reviewed some writing techniques covered on the semester exam and practiced them further. Get a copy of The Oedipus Plays of Sophocles.
CNF: Today we began watching The Last Lecture. Thank you for taking the course.
Sophomores: Today we reviewed some writing techniques covered on the semester exam and practiced them further. Get a copy of The Oedipus Plays of Sophocles.
CNF: Today we began watching The Last Lecture. Thank you for taking the course.
Monday, January 10, 2011
Monday, January 10
Freshmen: Today we did some triangulated assessment of your recent definition essays. Read for 20 minutes tonight and review for your final exam tomorrow.
Sophomores: Today we completed your presentations. Review the study guide tonight so we can review for the exam tomorrow.
CNF: Today we conducted our final seminar. Thank you to all of you for your efforts this year.
Basketball: Today we are done at 5 today; the bus leaves at 2:05 tomorrow to go to JD - there is no return bus. No practice Wednesday, Thursday 1-2:30; Friday we play at Grantsville - bus leaves at 1:45.
Sophomores: Today we completed your presentations. Review the study guide tonight so we can review for the exam tomorrow.
CNF: Today we conducted our final seminar. Thank you to all of you for your efforts this year.
Basketball: Today we are done at 5 today; the bus leaves at 2:05 tomorrow to go to JD - there is no return bus. No practice Wednesday, Thursday 1-2:30; Friday we play at Grantsville - bus leaves at 1:45.
Friday, January 7, 2011
Friday, January 7
Freshmen: Today we took the Chapter 7 vocab exam and did some review for the semester exam. We also took a look at a few more definition essays. Study for your final exam - info is posted on the blog. Also, be sure to have a copy of Romeo and Juliet for the start of the second semester. Due Monday is your definition essay.
Sophomores: Today we took the Chapter 7 vocab exam and did some review for the semester exam. We also took a look at a few more presentations. Study for your final exam - info is posted on the blog. Also, be sure to have a copy of The Oedipus Plays of Sophocles for the start of the second semester.
CNF: Today we continued with our documentary. We will finish it Monday.
Basketball: We are at home today against Morgan at 3.
Sophomores: Today we took the Chapter 7 vocab exam and did some review for the semester exam. We also took a look at a few more presentations. Study for your final exam - info is posted on the blog. Also, be sure to have a copy of The Oedipus Plays of Sophocles for the start of the second semester.
CNF: Today we continued with our documentary. We will finish it Monday.
Basketball: We are at home today against Morgan at 3.
Thursday, January 6, 2011
CNF First Semester Final Exam Prompt
For the final, be sure to bring both books we read this semester. Here is your final exam:
Compelling Non-Fiction First Semester Final Exam
Directions: Choose one of the following essay prompts to answer. Support your answer with evidence from four different sources: Both texts we read this semester, at least one of the films we have viewed, and your own personal experience.
Possible Prompts:
1. Is the statement that “Morality represents how we would like the world to work; economics represents the way it actually does work” a true statement?
2. What ethical obligations must constructors of non-fiction texts adhere to?
3. Is conventional wisdom wisdom? Or is it folly?
4. How can we use our knowledge of incentives to encourage moral behavior and make the world a better place?
5. Which method of thinking that we studied this year – Blink-style thinking or Freakonmics-style thinking – is more effective?
Good luck. See me if you have questions.
Compelling Non-Fiction First Semester Final Exam
Directions: Choose one of the following essay prompts to answer. Support your answer with evidence from four different sources: Both texts we read this semester, at least one of the films we have viewed, and your own personal experience.
Possible Prompts:
1. Is the statement that “Morality represents how we would like the world to work; economics represents the way it actually does work” a true statement?
2. What ethical obligations must constructors of non-fiction texts adhere to?
3. Is conventional wisdom wisdom? Or is it folly?
4. How can we use our knowledge of incentives to encourage moral behavior and make the world a better place?
5. Which method of thinking that we studied this year – Blink-style thinking or Freakonmics-style thinking – is more effective?
Good luck. See me if you have questions.
Thursday, January 6
Freshmen: Today we continued our focus on definition essays. Yours is due Monday. Be sure to include the type of lead and conclusion you've used in your header. Read for 20 minutes tonight. Chapter 7 Vocab is due Friday. Start preparing for your semester final.
Sophomores: Today we began sharing your final projects. Chapter 7 Vocab is due Friday. Start preparing for your semester final.
CNF: We began our final documentary of the semester. Check the blog for your semester final prompt.
Sophomores: Today we began sharing your final projects. Chapter 7 Vocab is due Friday. Start preparing for your semester final.
CNF: We began our final documentary of the semester. Check the blog for your semester final prompt.
Tuesday, January 4, 2011
Tuesday, January 4 and Wednesday, January 5
Freshmen: Today we began a study of the rhetorical device definition. We looked at several examples of essays that use this technique. Your task is to write your own definition essay. Identify the lead and conclusion technique you will use in your header. This is due Monday. Read 20 minutes Tuesday and Wednesday. Vocab chapter 7 is due Friday.
Sophs: We finished viewing The Diving Bell and the Butterfly. Your presentations begin on Thursday - bring your own copy of your essay.
CNF: We had a seminar on Chapters 5 and 6 of Freakonomics.
Sophs: We finished viewing The Diving Bell and the Butterfly. Your presentations begin on Thursday - bring your own copy of your essay.
CNF: We had a seminar on Chapters 5 and 6 of Freakonomics.
Sophomore World Literature First Semester Final Exam Review
Hi. Here is what you need to know about the final. It is worth 10% of your semester grade, and has three parts to it: vocab exam, objective exam, and essay exam. The vocab exam will cover chapters 1-7, and is the least important of the three parts.
The objective exam is 50 questions long and covers the following topics that we covered in class, namely: The 10% Solution: basic info about literary elements - character, plot, setting, theme, narrators, irony, types of conflict found in stories; various reading strategies we practiced (schema, visualization, eye fixations); types of lead and conclusion techniques, as well as other writing techniques we studied (format, citing sources, etc.); and various story forms we studied (parable, bildungsroman, creation myth, etc.).
The essay exam consists of two possible prompts. Prepare for both - you will get one at random. I suggest bringing the books we read to class that day so you may cite from them in the essay, which is one of the requirements of the essay. The prompts, and the expectations for the essay, are listed below:
Essay: Respond to the following prompt:
Explain how several of the books we read this semester contain Taoist themes and principles.
OR
Explain “the core beliefs and personal philosophies” that guided the lives of several main characters we read about this semester, and explain how these beliefs guided the characters’ lives.
In your essay, be sure to do the following things:
1. Use one of the lead and conclusion techniques we have learned this semester and 2. identify them in your header.
2. Craft a compelling title.
4. Have a clear thesis statement.
5. Support that thesis statement with clear, specific examples from the text.
6. Cite at least one time, either in-text or blocked, in your essay, using page numbers.
The objective exam is 50 questions long and covers the following topics that we covered in class, namely: The 10% Solution: basic info about literary elements - character, plot, setting, theme, narrators, irony, types of conflict found in stories; various reading strategies we practiced (schema, visualization, eye fixations); types of lead and conclusion techniques, as well as other writing techniques we studied (format, citing sources, etc.); and various story forms we studied (parable, bildungsroman, creation myth, etc.).
The essay exam consists of two possible prompts. Prepare for both - you will get one at random. I suggest bringing the books we read to class that day so you may cite from them in the essay, which is one of the requirements of the essay. The prompts, and the expectations for the essay, are listed below:
Essay: Respond to the following prompt:
Explain how several of the books we read this semester contain Taoist themes and principles.
OR
Explain “the core beliefs and personal philosophies” that guided the lives of several main characters we read about this semester, and explain how these beliefs guided the characters’ lives.
In your essay, be sure to do the following things:
1. Use one of the lead and conclusion techniques we have learned this semester and 2. identify them in your header.
2. Craft a compelling title.
4. Have a clear thesis statement.
5. Support that thesis statement with clear, specific examples from the text.
6. Cite at least one time, either in-text or blocked, in your essay, using page numbers.
Monday, January 3, 2011
Monday, January 3, 2011
Happy New Year.
Freshmen: Today we shared your creative responses to the various art works you chose. They were all terrific. Read for 20 minutes tonight and Tuesday. Some things to know: Bring Models for Writers every day, check the blog for your semester review, Chapter 7 vocab is due Friday, and have Romeo and Juliet for the start of Quarter 3.
Sophomores: Today you handed in your final essay for the semester and we began viewing The Diving Bell and the Butterfly. Presentations will begin Thursday - bring your own copy of your essay.
CNF: Well, we were supposed to have a seminar on Chapters 5 and 6, but not enough people were prepared for it. Finish those chapters for Wednesday, and we will have a seminar then.
Basketball: We resume our normal schedule today at Sunnyside. We will be done at 5:30 today.
Freshmen: Today we shared your creative responses to the various art works you chose. They were all terrific. Read for 20 minutes tonight and Tuesday. Some things to know: Bring Models for Writers every day, check the blog for your semester review, Chapter 7 vocab is due Friday, and have Romeo and Juliet for the start of Quarter 3.
Sophomores: Today you handed in your final essay for the semester and we began viewing The Diving Bell and the Butterfly. Presentations will begin Thursday - bring your own copy of your essay.
CNF: Well, we were supposed to have a seminar on Chapters 5 and 6, but not enough people were prepared for it. Finish those chapters for Wednesday, and we will have a seminar then.
Basketball: We resume our normal schedule today at Sunnyside. We will be done at 5:30 today.
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