Week of May 23
Monday, May 23
Due: Chapters 4-6 of book A Long Way Gone along with study guide questions
Read chapters 7-9 - Complete Study Guide Questions - Due Tuesday
Tuesday, May 24
7-9 Due
Read Chapter 10 - Complete Study Guide - Due Wednesday
Wednesday, May 25
Chapter 10 Due
Read chapters 11-12 - Complete Study Guide - Due Thursday
Thursday, May 26
Chapters 11 - 12 Due
Read Chapters 13-15 - Complete Study Guide - Due Friday
Friday, May 27
Chapters 13-15 Due
Read chapters 16-17 - Complete Study Guide - Due Tuesday, May 31
Due: Chapters 4-6 of book A Long Way Gone along with study guide questions
Read chapters 7-9 - Complete Study Guide Questions - Due Tuesday
Tuesday, May 24
7-9 Due
Read Chapter 10 - Complete Study Guide - Due Wednesday
Wednesday, May 25
Chapter 10 Due
Read chapters 11-12 - Complete Study Guide - Due Thursday
Thursday, May 26
Chapters 11 - 12 Due
Read Chapters 13-15 - Complete Study Guide - Due Friday
Friday, May 27
Chapters 13-15 Due
Read chapters 16-17 - Complete Study Guide - Due Tuesday, May 31
Week of February 1
Monday, Feb. 1
Tuesday, Feb. 2
Wednesday, Feb. 3
Thursday, Feb. 4
Friday, Feb. 5
Tuesday, Feb. 2
Wednesday, Feb. 3
Thursday, Feb. 4
Friday, Feb. 5
Week of January 25
Monday, January 25
Semester Plan
View Alec's Video
Taking Care of Oneself
Tuesday, January 26
Grammar Pre-Test
Caesar Webquest - Due Wednesday
Wednesday, January 27
Due: Caesar Webquest
Julius Caesar Pre-Reading Activity
Thursday, January 28
Due: Pre-reading activity w/ discussion
Shakespearean Insults
Friday, January 29
Punning Around
Semester Plan
View Alec's Video
Taking Care of Oneself
Tuesday, January 26
Grammar Pre-Test
Caesar Webquest - Due Wednesday
Wednesday, January 27
Due: Caesar Webquest
Julius Caesar Pre-Reading Activity
Thursday, January 28
Due: Pre-reading activity w/ discussion
Shakespearean Insults
Friday, January 29
Punning Around
Week of January 11
Final Exam Review is under the "handouts" tab
It is due next Tuesday, January 19 - Beginning of Hour
It is worth 20 points toward Marking Period 2 Grade
and up to 5 points extra credit on the exam!!
Continue Fahrenheit 451 Readings
Wednesday, January 6 - Read Pages 3-20
Thursday, January 7 - Read Pages 21-38
Friday, January 8 - Read Pages 39-56
Saturday & Sunday, January 9-10 - Read Pages 57-94
Monday, January 11 - Read Pages 95-114
Tuesday, January 12 - Read Pages 115-132
Wednesday, January 13 - Read Pages 133-150
Thursday, January 14 - Read Pages 151-165
Throughout the next two weeks we will be wrapping up our new material for the semester. Therefore, I am providing you with the readings from Fahrenheit 451 that will need to be done each day. We will begin these readings in class each day, but you will be responsible for finishing them at home. If you know you are going to be busy on a particular day, you might want to read ahead prior to that date. Also, be sure to fill out the STUDY GUIDE while you are reading.
The Study Guide will be graded periodically throughout these two weeks. Therefore, you must answer the questions that go along with the reading when they are assigned.
It is due next Tuesday, January 19 - Beginning of Hour
It is worth 20 points toward Marking Period 2 Grade
and up to 5 points extra credit on the exam!!
Continue Fahrenheit 451 Readings
Wednesday, January 6 - Read Pages 3-20
Thursday, January 7 - Read Pages 21-38
Friday, January 8 - Read Pages 39-56
Saturday & Sunday, January 9-10 - Read Pages 57-94
Monday, January 11 - Read Pages 95-114
Tuesday, January 12 - Read Pages 115-132
Wednesday, January 13 - Read Pages 133-150
Thursday, January 14 - Read Pages 151-165
Throughout the next two weeks we will be wrapping up our new material for the semester. Therefore, I am providing you with the readings from Fahrenheit 451 that will need to be done each day. We will begin these readings in class each day, but you will be responsible for finishing them at home. If you know you are going to be busy on a particular day, you might want to read ahead prior to that date. Also, be sure to fill out the STUDY GUIDE while you are reading.
The Study Guide will be graded periodically throughout these two weeks. Therefore, you must answer the questions that go along with the reading when they are assigned.
Weeks of January 4 & 11
Monday, January 4 - Work on Typed Rough Draft and Typed Works Cited
Tuesday, January 5 - Typed Works Cited & Rough Draft due beginning of the hour - Must be printed BEFORE CLASS!!
Due Dates for Final Draft & All Components = Friday, January 8 = 5 Points Extra Credit - Must be in Large Envelope!
Final due date = Monday, January 11 - Must be in Large Envelope!
Readings for Fahrenheit 451
Throughout the next two weeks we will be wrapping up our new material for the semester. Therefore, I am providing you with the readings from Fahrenheit 451 that will need to be done each day. We will begin these readings in class each day, but you will be responsible for finishing them at home. If you know you are going to be busy on a particular day, you might want to read ahead prior to that date. Also, be sure to fill out the STUDY GUIDE while you are reading.
Wednesday, January 6 - Read Pages 3-20
Thursday, January 7 - Read Pages 21-38
Friday, January 8 - Read Pages 39-56
Saturday & Sunday, January 9-10 - Read Pages 57-94
Monday, January 11 - Read Pages 95-114
Tuesday, January 12 - Read Pages 115-132
Wednesday, January 13 - Read Pages 133-150
Thursday, January 14 - Read Pages 151-165
The Study Guide will be graded periodically throughout these two weeks. Therefore, you must answer the questions that go along with the reading when they are assigned.
Tuesday, January 5 - Typed Works Cited & Rough Draft due beginning of the hour - Must be printed BEFORE CLASS!!
Due Dates for Final Draft & All Components = Friday, January 8 = 5 Points Extra Credit - Must be in Large Envelope!
Final due date = Monday, January 11 - Must be in Large Envelope!
Readings for Fahrenheit 451
Throughout the next two weeks we will be wrapping up our new material for the semester. Therefore, I am providing you with the readings from Fahrenheit 451 that will need to be done each day. We will begin these readings in class each day, but you will be responsible for finishing them at home. If you know you are going to be busy on a particular day, you might want to read ahead prior to that date. Also, be sure to fill out the STUDY GUIDE while you are reading.
Wednesday, January 6 - Read Pages 3-20
Thursday, January 7 - Read Pages 21-38
Friday, January 8 - Read Pages 39-56
Saturday & Sunday, January 9-10 - Read Pages 57-94
Monday, January 11 - Read Pages 95-114
Tuesday, January 12 - Read Pages 115-132
Wednesday, January 13 - Read Pages 133-150
Thursday, January 14 - Read Pages 151-165
The Study Guide will be graded periodically throughout these two weeks. Therefore, you must answer the questions that go along with the reading when they are assigned.
Week of November 30
Monday, November 30
Overview of Research Paper Writing
Download Note/Source Card Template & Begin Researching
Tuesday December 1
Research via MEL Databases
Wednesday, December 2
Research via MEL Databases
10 Database Note & Source Cards Due by 11:00 P.M. tonight to turnitin.com
Thursday, December 3
Research via Print Source
Friday, December 4
10 Print Note & Source Cards Due by 11:00 P.M. tonight to turnitin.com
Overview of Research Paper Writing
Download Note/Source Card Template & Begin Researching
Tuesday December 1
Research via MEL Databases
Wednesday, December 2
Research via MEL Databases
10 Database Note & Source Cards Due by 11:00 P.M. tonight to turnitin.com
Thursday, December 3
Research via Print Source
Friday, December 4
10 Print Note & Source Cards Due by 11:00 P.M. tonight to turnitin.com
Week of October 26
Monday, October 26
Finish partner analysis of Rosa Parks political cartoon & use of rhetoric
Partners find political cartoon & put together a google doc analysis of use of rhetoric - DUE Tuesday Ready to Present!
Tuesday, October
Present use of rhetoric in a chosen political Cartoon.
Finish partner analysis of Rosa Parks political cartoon & use of rhetoric
Partners find political cartoon & put together a google doc analysis of use of rhetoric - DUE Tuesday Ready to Present!
Tuesday, October
Present use of rhetoric in a chosen political Cartoon.
Week of October 12
Monday, October 12
Partner Paper Thesis
5 Quotes
Tuesday, October 13
Partner Paper - Body Paragraphs 1 &2 w/ quotes & citations - DUE Wednesday
Wednesday, October 14
Partner Paper - Body Paragraphs 3 & 4 w/ quotes & citations - DUE Thursday
Thursday, October 15
Partner Paper Conclusion
Entire Paper Due Wednesday, October 21
Friday, October 16
Sustained Silent Reading - Read 15 Minutes
Choose 1 prompt and write a 4-5 sentence reflection
Partner Paper Thesis
5 Quotes
Tuesday, October 13
Partner Paper - Body Paragraphs 1 &2 w/ quotes & citations - DUE Wednesday
Wednesday, October 14
Partner Paper - Body Paragraphs 3 & 4 w/ quotes & citations - DUE Thursday
Thursday, October 15
Partner Paper Conclusion
Entire Paper Due Wednesday, October 21
Friday, October 16
Sustained Silent Reading - Read 15 Minutes
Choose 1 prompt and write a 4-5 sentence reflection
Week of October 5
Monday, October 5
Tuesday, October 6
Wednesday, October 7
Thursday, October 8
Friday, October 9
Tuesday, October 6
Wednesday, October 7
Thursday, October 8
Friday, October 9
Week of September 21
Monday, September 21
Doing a Close Reading with the Poem
What is a paraphrase ?
H.W. Write your own paraphrase of the poem. Remember! It might actually be longer than the poem as you elaborate on
themes and such.
Doing a Close Reading with the Poem
What is a paraphrase ?
H.W. Write your own paraphrase of the poem. Remember! It might actually be longer than the poem as you elaborate on
themes and such.
Week of September 14
Monday, September 14
Jigsaw Activity: Chapter 1 from Thomas Foster's How to Read Like a Professor
Table discussion based on reading as per jigsaw directions
Tuesday, September 15
Finish Table Discussion
Open Class Discussion
Wednesday, September 16
HW: Read Close Reading Article - Be prepared to discuss in class on Wednesday
Thursday, September 17
Finish class discussion of "How to Read Like a Professor"
Friday, September 18
-SSR & Metalog
Jigsaw Activity: Chapter 1 from Thomas Foster's How to Read Like a Professor
Table discussion based on reading as per jigsaw directions
Tuesday, September 15
Finish Table Discussion
Open Class Discussion
Wednesday, September 16
HW: Read Close Reading Article - Be prepared to discuss in class on Wednesday
Thursday, September 17
Finish class discussion of "How to Read Like a Professor"
Friday, September 18
-SSR & Metalog
Week of September 7
Monday, September 7
No School
Tuesday, September 8
Summer Reading Logs are due Today!!
Introductions
Syllabus - Due Friday, September 11
Exit Card - 3 Parts - See "Handouts" Tab
HW: Reminder: Essays are due tomorrow at the BH. Please bring your copy of A Lesson Before Dying. If you don't
have one, I will provide you with one.
Wednesday, September 9
DUE BH: Summer Essays
PCHS Handbook
Jigsaw Activity: Chapter 1 from Thomas Foster's How to Read Like a Professor
Table discussion based on reading
Syllabus Due Friday, September 11
Thursday, September 10
Finish Table Discussion
HW: Read article on Close Reading for Monday's class.
Syllabus due Friday, September 11
Friday, September 11
DUE: Syllabus Sheet
HW: Lit Terms Defined & Close Article Read - Due Monday
SSR & Reading Log
No School
Tuesday, September 8
Summer Reading Logs are due Today!!
Introductions
Syllabus - Due Friday, September 11
Exit Card - 3 Parts - See "Handouts" Tab
HW: Reminder: Essays are due tomorrow at the BH. Please bring your copy of A Lesson Before Dying. If you don't
have one, I will provide you with one.
Wednesday, September 9
DUE BH: Summer Essays
PCHS Handbook
Jigsaw Activity: Chapter 1 from Thomas Foster's How to Read Like a Professor
Table discussion based on reading
Syllabus Due Friday, September 11
Thursday, September 10
Finish Table Discussion
HW: Read article on Close Reading for Monday's class.
Syllabus due Friday, September 11
Friday, September 11
DUE: Syllabus Sheet
HW: Lit Terms Defined & Close Article Read - Due Monday
SSR & Reading Log