Thursday and Friday, October 28-29, 2010

Comp I: Thursday After vocab practice, we are writing persuasive paragraphs from an outline. Friday: Work on Literary Elements #7 together.  Turn in Chap 10 questions and start Chapter 11 questions.  If you read, you will be given a reading point.
CIS College Comp:  Thursday - We will work on Misplaced Modifiers (do any 10.)  Then, we will read "The Search" on page 270 and talk about how it fits the Process Essay requirements.  Friday - Read "How to Escape from a Bad Date," on pp291-296.  Answer Comprehension Questions 1-4 and Purpose & Audience questions 1-3.
Myths & Tales:  Thursday:  Finish reading "The Most Dangerous Game."  Do all the questions and the vocab work. Friday: Read "Fever Dream" and answer the questions for that story.
Young Adult Lit:  Work on the "Songs are Poetry" assignment and finish it Friday.  Do extra songs for extra credit. 

Wednesday, Oct. 27th, 2010

Comp I: After vocab practice, we are writing descriptive paragraphs from an outline.
CIS College Comp:  First, I'll introduce the Process Essay and its requirements.  Then, we will discuss the two essays, "Catbird Seat" and "A Black Man Ponders."
Myths & Tales:  We will start reading "The Most Dangerous Game."  Do questions 1-9.
Young Adult Lit:  I will explain the "Songs are Poetry" assignment and you should start finding songs for your project.

Tuesday, October 26, 2010

Comp I:  After vocab practice, we will learn about Order of Importance:  Most to Least and Least to Most.  You will write a paragraph using on of those two organizational styles.  Read Chap 10 in Mockingbird  and answer your questions.

CIS College Comp:  Read The Catbird Seat,” p. 223 and “Just Walk on By: A Black Man Ponders,” p236

1.      What do these two essays have in common?  Make a general statement and then explain your answer.

2.    What is similar in the way both of these men handle their unique situation in life? 

3.    Describe how the tone in these two essays is different.  Explain your answer with support from the text.

Myths & Tales: We are looking at symbolism and reading "Arthur Gains Excalibur."  Answer the discussion questions.Young Adult Lit:  Today is a MAKE-UP day on all Pigman work.  Also, find a song that you would like to use for our next poetry project.  It needs lots of figurative language (simile, metaphor, personification, etc.) in it.

Monday, October 25, 2010

Comp I:  After vocab practice, we will look at Spatial Order, a way to organize your writing.  You'll be writing a paragraph using spatial order and incorporating transitions.  Also read Chapter 10 in Mockingbird and do your discussion questions.
CIS College Comp:  Get your Exemplification essay turned in!  We'll review adjective clauses and who/whom again.  There is a who/whom practice and do any 10 on Adjective Clauses #1.  Read "The Catbird Seat," too.
Myths & Tales:  We will discuss "Miriam" by Truman Capote.  Read "Arthur Gains Excalibur."  Watch for symbolism and answer the discussion questions.
Young Adult Lit:  We are testing on The Pigman today.  Get all work in for that novel!

Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2010

Comp I:  We are discussing the Literary Elements #6 in To Kill a Mockingbird.  Read Chapter 10 and answer the discussion questions.  Skip the vocab.  Be sure to turn in Chapter 9 Questions today.
CIS College Comp:  Work on your Exemplification essay.  If you exchange your essay with someone else and he/she proofreads and comments on your essay, you each get one extra credit point.  The essay is due Monday. Here is the rubric that I will use to evaluate your essay. Rubric for Exemplification Essay
Myths and Tales:  We are reading "Miriam" by T Capote, Part 2.  Answer the questions and note the vivid descriptions.  Do the vocab that goes w/ this story.
Young Adult Lit:  We will go over the Final Notes on this story, which are very important for the final test on Monday.  Finish The Pigman over the long weekend if you are still behind. Also, do the Review for the book.

Tuesday, Oct. 19, 2010

Comp I:  After vocab practice, we will talk about Chronological Order in writing.  Then you will look at some transitions used with chronological order, and you will write a paragraph that tells how to do something.  Read Chap 9 for tomorrow.
CIS College Comp:  Today is a work day on your Exemplification essay. Don't forget to write a 5 sentence evaluation of your participation in the discussion of "Samuel."
Myths & Legends:  We are discussing story notes on "There Will Come Soft Rains."  Then we will read "Miriam" by Truman Capote and answer the discussion questions.
Young Adult Lit:  Today will be our final reading day on The Pigman.  Do your vocab.  Get your 5 summary pages in. Read and finish your quizzes.  Tomorrow we will do the final notes on the book and review.

Monday, October 18, 2010

Comp I: After vocab practice, we are working on TOPIC SENTENCES.  Then, read Chap 9 in Mockingbird and answer your discussion questions.
College CIS comp:  We are reviewing Adjective Clauses #2. Don't forget to get "The Peter Principle" questions in today. Then, I will give you time to work on your Exemplification Essay.  Here are some topics. Topics for Exemplification Essay
Myths & Legends:  We are reading "There Will Come Soft Rains" by Ray Bradbury.  Answer the questions and be sure you finished last Friday's assignment.  Here's another copy of it. Defining Sci Fi, Horror, and Fantasy assignment
Young Adult Lit:  We will discuss Chapters 12-13 today in The Pigman.  We are finishing the book this week.  Get your Summaries #5 turned in!  Take all the quizzes, too.

Friday, October 15, 2010

Comp I:  We are discussing Literary Elements #5 for To Kill a Mockingbird.  Turn in Questions for Chap 8 and read Chapter 9 for next week.
CIS College Comp:  We will discuss "The Peter Principle" and then have student led discussion on "Samuel."  Remember to work on your Exemplification Essay.  I have possible topics uploaded here. Topics for Exemplification Essay
Myths & legends:  Go online to find the definitions of Science Fiction, Horror, and Fantasy.  Then list examples of books and movies/TV shows that fit each genre.  Use this format: Defining Sci Fi, Horror, and Fantasy
Young Adult Lit:  Today we will discuss Chapter 11 in The Pigman.  We will finish the book next week.  Take it home if you are behind.  Read, quiz, and write a summary today.

Thursday, October 14, 2010

Comp I:  After vocab practice, we are working on Paragraph Unity (staying on topic).  Tomorrow your Chap 8 To Kill a Mockingbird Discussion Questions are due.
CIS College Comp:  Mr. Bruce Eastman from Central Lakes College will be our guest. First, we will discuss review "Exemplification" in preparation for writing our essay.  Then, we will briefly discuss The Peter Principle.  Afterwards, I will assign you to a group to work on "Samuel."  Discuss the questions and prepare to report back to the group later. If there is time, we will also do some Adjective clause review.
Myths and Legends:  We are talking about Style today.  We will look at three different writing styles and compare how they are written.  Answer the discussion questions on "Phantom Train,"  "The Tripedero,"  and "Massa and de Bear."
Young Adult Lit:  We will discuss Chapter 9 in The Pigman.   Read, summarize, and quiz when ready.  We will be finishing the book soon.  So, take it home if you are behind.

Wednesday, October 13, 2010

Comp I: After vocab, we will take a test on Commas.  Work on Chapter 8, Mockingbird after that.
CIS College Comp:  First, we will talk about Adjective Clauses.  Be sure to look over this PDF on Adjective Clauses. Then we talked about how to earn Discussion Points.  Look over that PDF, as well.  Read The Peter Principle on page 216 and "Samuel" on page 258 for tomorrow. How to Earn Points in Discussion  Adjective clauses
Myths and Legends:  We are reading Urban Legends today.  There is an online assignment as well as a story to read.
Young Adult Lit:  We are discussing Realistic Fiction today and continuing our work in The Pigman.

Tuesday, October 12, 2010

Comp I:  After vocab practice, we will take a practice test on our Comma rules.  The real test is tomorrow.  Be sure you read in Mockingbird today.
CIS College Comp:  First, we will review ACT prep Conjunction Junction #2.  Then I will introduce Exemplification, the next essay assignment.  Finally, read The Peter Principle on page 216. Answer these questions:  Comprehension #2 and Purpose and Audience #3.  Be sure to give examples when you answer #3.
Myths & Legends:  We will write our summary today in Detached Observer/Camera View.  Be sure to write your character descriptions in complete sentences, too.
Young Adult Lit:  We are discussing Chapter 8 in The Pigman today.  Read, quiz, and write a summary.  

Monday, October 11, 2010

Comp I:  After vocab practice, we will go over Rule 8: Addresses and Dates in sentences.  Write your example sentences and Read To Kill a Mockingbird.
CIS College Comp:  Mrs. Moll came in to discuss some CIS issues and the status of appeals, etc.  We did ACT prep on Conjunctions (Correlative, Subordinate, Coordinate, Conjunctive Adverbs, etc.)  Read "Hidden Life of Garbage" and get the 2 questions in by tomorrow or it's late.
Myths & Legends:  We are writing our summary in Third Person Limited Omniscient.  You can only know what it happening to ONE character.
Young Adult Lit: We are discussing Chapter 7 today in The Pigman.  Write your summary and get your Summary Sheet #4 turned in today.

Friday, October 8, 2010

Comp I 10th Grade:  We are finishing Literary Elements #4 of To Kill a Mockingbird and we may start #5.  Read and answer the questions for Chapters 6-7.  Start Chapter 8 if there is time.
CIS College Comp:  Your Descriptive Essay is due at midnight.  Send to patricecurtiss@gmail.com.  Take time today to read someone else's essay.  Mark comments on it.  If you do this, I will give you an extra credit point.
Myths & Legends:  We are watching Part 2 of Robin Hood and your summary should be written in Third Person Omnicient point of view.
Young Adult Lit:  We will discuss Chapter 7 today and then read, quiz, and summarize what we've read.

Thursday, October 7, 2010

Comp I:  After our vocab practice, we will go over how to use Direct Address and Interjections in sentences.  Then, read in Mockingbird.
CIS College Comp:  Share your Description with another person in the class and give him/her feedback.  This is a very important part of the writing process.  Don't miss it.  Your essays are due Friday at midnight.
Myths & Legends:  First, we will discuss and take notes on the factual part of the Robin Hood legend.  Then, we will go over the 4 points of view:  1st Person, 3rd Person Omniscient & Limited O., Detached Observer/Camera View.  Write your summary in First Person today as we watch Robin, Prince of Thieves.  Be sure to write your character descriptions.
Young Adult Lit:  We will discuss Chapters 6-7 today of The Pigman.  Keep reading, write your summary, and take your quizzes.

Wednesday, October 6, 2010

ALL MAKE-UP WORK IS DUE TODAY!!  IT'S MIDTERM TIME!!!

Comp I 10th grade:  After vocab practice, we will learn how to use parentheticals and interrupters in sentences.  Read Mockingbird Chapters 6-7.
CIS College Comp: Write your Descriptive essay.  Be sure to look at the rubric, too. Descriptive Essay Rubric
Myths & Legends:  You will need the document linked here.  Open it and go on a hunt for some true information about who Robin Hood really was.  Type your info write on my document, but first save your own copy of it. Or, you can print and then write your answers on your own paper. Real Truth About Robin Hood Online Study
Young Adult Lit:  We will discuss chapters 4 and 5 today of The Pigman.  Read, quiz, and write your summary.

Tuesday, October 5, 2010

Comp I 10th Grade:  After vocab practice, we will look at Appositives and how to use them correctly.  Read Chap 6-7 in Mockingbird.
CIS College Comp:  I will go over some more tips for writing your descriptive essay, including how to improve word choice and use figures of speech properly.  Write your descriptive essay after you show me your pre-writing.
Myths & Legends: We are taking a Folktales Test today.  Get all your make-up work in!
Young Adult Lit:  We aren't ready to discuss chapters 4-6 in The Pigman so we'll wait one more day on that.  I want to collect your Reading Records today.  Read, quiz, and write a summary.

Monday, October 4, 2010

ATTENTION ALL CLASSES!  ALL MAKEUP WORK IS DUE THIS WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 6TH!!

Comp I 10th grade:  2nd hour is doing Mapp Testing today.  Fourth hour:  After vocab, we will do our Subordinate Conjunction quiz and then a Partner Review on the Comma Rules so far.  Use the key.  Read To Kill a Mockingbird Chapter 7-8 and do your Vocab & Ques. for that section.
CIS College Comp:  We will go over more info on the Descriptive Essay including the rubric and a pre-writing form.
Myths & Legends:  We are reviewing for a test tomorrow on Folktales and Fables.
Young Adult Lit:  We will discuss story notes for Chapters 1-3 in The Pigman.  Read, summarize, and continue to take quizzes as you go.