Tuesday, November 15, 2011
Outline form for Comp I
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Tuesday, March 8, 2011
Friday, February 25, 2011
I have moved!!!
As of Feb. 23rd, my lesson plans and assignments can be found on our new school website.
1. Go to isd317.org
2. Under the "Schools" tab, go to "High School."
3. Under "High School," go to "English."
4. Under "English" you will find my name, Mrs. Curtiss.
1. Go to isd317.org
2. Under the "Schools" tab, go to "High School."
3. Under "High School," go to "English."
4. Under "English" you will find my name, Mrs. Curtiss.
Friday, February 18, 2011
Friday, Feb 18, 2011
Myths, Legends, & Tales: We will take notes on theme, and we will examine various aspects of it. Then we will read 14 of Aesop's Fables and see if we can match the fable with its theme (moral.)
CIS College Comp: We will do ACT prep, and then we will go over my expectations for the prewriting for the descriptive essay. Turn in your prewriting today. I need at least 50 words plus your thesis! Also, read "Ground Zero" on page 167. This is a description. Answer the Comprehension Ques #1, and the Vocab Ques #2 & 3. This is due Friday. Use this worksheet for your prewriting:Pre-writing for Descriptive Essay
Speech: After vocab practice, read The Last of the Breed read for ten minutes. Then, I we will finish our FEEDBACK DRAWING activity. We will also do a literary elements search from Last of the Breed.
Young Adult Lit: We discuss A Series of Unfortunate Events, part 3. Complete your Analysis Notes/Discussion afterwards. I will also pass out the new books, Pigman, and we will start reading it.
CIS College Comp: We will do ACT prep, and then we will go over my expectations for the prewriting for the descriptive essay. Turn in your prewriting today. I need at least 50 words plus your thesis! Also, read "Ground Zero" on page 167. This is a description. Answer the Comprehension Ques #1, and the Vocab Ques #2 & 3. This is due Friday. Use this worksheet for your prewriting:Pre-writing for Descriptive Essay
Speech: After vocab practice, read The Last of the Breed read for ten minutes. Then, I we will finish our FEEDBACK DRAWING activity. We will also do a literary elements search from Last of the Breed.
Young Adult Lit: We discuss A Series of Unfortunate Events, part 3. Complete your Analysis Notes/Discussion afterwards. I will also pass out the new books, Pigman, and we will start reading it.
Bible Lit: Today we will work on the beginning of a great family saga, the Story of Abraham. Finish Parts 1 & 2 of Abraham.
Thursday, February 17, 2011
Thursday, Feb 17, 2011
Myths, Legends, & Tales: We will take notes on the difference between Romanticism and Realism. Then we will read two news articles about the "Loch Ness Monster" and "Yeti." Analyze two sides of the arguments.
CIS College Comp: We will do ACT prep, and then we will go over more writing tips for Descriptive Writing. Tomorrow, you need your topic! Also, read "Ground Zero" on page 167. This is a description. Answer the Comprehension Ques #1, and the Vocab Ques #2 & 3. This is due Friday.
Speech: After vocab practice, read The Last of the Breed read for ten minutes. Then, I we will start our FEEDBACK DRAWING activity. We'll see if we can replicate the picture you drew based upon the directions you give to us. You cannot receive any feedback from us in this process.
Young Adult Lit: .We will watch A Series of Unfortunate Events, part 3. Today you will write your summary in Camera View/Detached Observer or Limited Omniscient point of view. We will go over some Analysis Notes/Discussion afterwards.
CIS College Comp: We will do ACT prep, and then we will go over more writing tips for Descriptive Writing. Tomorrow, you need your topic! Also, read "Ground Zero" on page 167. This is a description. Answer the Comprehension Ques #1, and the Vocab Ques #2 & 3. This is due Friday.
Speech: After vocab practice, read The Last of the Breed read for ten minutes. Then, I we will start our FEEDBACK DRAWING activity. We'll see if we can replicate the picture you drew based upon the directions you give to us. You cannot receive any feedback from us in this process.
Young Adult Lit: .We will watch A Series of Unfortunate Events, part 3. Today you will write your summary in Camera View/Detached Observer or Limited Omniscient point of view. We will go over some Analysis Notes/Discussion afterwards.
Bible Lit: Today we will take notes on the beginning of a great family saga, the Story of Abraham. Finish your Language Comparison and Tower of Babel assignment before you start Abraham.
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
Wed, Feb 16, 2011
Myths, Legends, & Tales: We will finish the word origin assignment. Look up your name (1st and middle) on babynamesworld.com to find the meanings. Then use dictionary.com to answer the rest of the word origin questions.
CIS College Comp: We will read "Ground Zero" on page 167. This is a description. Answer the Comprehension Ques #1, and the Vocab Ques #2 & 3. This is due Friday.
Speech: After vocab practice, read The Last of the Breed read for ten minutes. Then, I we will start our FEEDBACK DRAWING activity. We'll see if we can replicate the picture you drew based upon the directions you give to us. You cannot receive any feedback from us in this process.
Young Adult Lit: .We will watch A Series of Unfortunate Events, part 2. Today you will write your summary in Third Person Limited point of view. Watch for examples of black comedy, as well.
CIS College Comp: We will read "Ground Zero" on page 167. This is a description. Answer the Comprehension Ques #1, and the Vocab Ques #2 & 3. This is due Friday.
Speech: After vocab practice, read The Last of the Breed read for ten minutes. Then, I we will start our FEEDBACK DRAWING activity. We'll see if we can replicate the picture you drew based upon the directions you give to us. You cannot receive any feedback from us in this process.
Young Adult Lit: .We will watch A Series of Unfortunate Events, part 2. Today you will write your summary in Third Person Limited point of view. Watch for examples of black comedy, as well.
Bible Lit: Today we will take notes on The Story of the Tower of Babel. There are some Genesis questions to answer and an online assignment that makes a basic comparison of word roots in languages. You'll see some similarities.
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
Tuesday, Feb 15, 2011
Myths, Legends, & Tales: We will discuss "Dolphin Girl," a Greek legend. Then we will connect the word origins from this story to another work origin assignment. Look up your name (1st and middle) on babynamesworld.com to find the meanings. Then use dictionary.com to answer the rest of the word origin questions.
CIS College Comp: We will do ACT prep, and then we will go over two types of description: subjective and objective. (Take notes.) We will also discuss "My Mother Never Worked." Don't confuse theme with thesis when we discuss this.
Speech: After vocab practice, read The Last of the Breed read for ten minutes. Then, I will explain the concept of FEEDBACK. We will do a feedback exercise in which you draw a simple picture and then explain it to us. We'll see if we can replicate the picture. You cannot receive any feedback from us in this process.
Young Adult Lit: .We will watch A Series of Unfortunate Events, part 2. Today you will write your summary in Third Person Limited point of view. Watch for examples of black comedy, as well.
CIS College Comp: We will do ACT prep, and then we will go over two types of description: subjective and objective. (Take notes.) We will also discuss "My Mother Never Worked." Don't confuse theme with thesis when we discuss this.
Speech: After vocab practice, read The Last of the Breed read for ten minutes. Then, I will explain the concept of FEEDBACK. We will do a feedback exercise in which you draw a simple picture and then explain it to us. We'll see if we can replicate the picture. You cannot receive any feedback from us in this process.
Young Adult Lit: .We will watch A Series of Unfortunate Events, part 2. Today you will write your summary in Third Person Limited point of view. Watch for examples of black comedy, as well.
Bible Lit: Most of the seniors will be absent today (senior auction). The rest of us will work on a Bible Dictionary assignment, learning how to research info with this reference book.
Monday, Feb 14, 2011
Myths, Legends, & Tales: We will read "Dolphin Girl" a Greek legend. Answer discussion questions.
CIS College Comp: No class. Senior Auction
Speech: Read The Last of the Breed read for ten minutes. Then, use magazines in the back of the room to find pictures that depict communication situations. Explain them on your worksheet and attach the pictures to the worksheet.
Young Adult Lit: .We will start A Series of Unfortunate Events, part 1. First, we will look at the 4 viewpoints: 1st person, 3rd person omniscient, 3rd person detached observer/camera view, and 3rd person limited omniscient. We will write our summary in First Person and be sure to answer the question about the "false start" at the beginning of the film.
Bible Lit: We will finish the Online Noah assignment and Genesis 6-9 Noah. There is extra credit available, but if you are finished with your work, be sure you check to see what we are doing Tues and Wed because I know a number of you will be absent.
CIS College Comp: No class. Senior Auction
Speech: Read The Last of the Breed read for ten minutes. Then, use magazines in the back of the room to find pictures that depict communication situations. Explain them on your worksheet and attach the pictures to the worksheet.
Young Adult Lit: .We will start A Series of Unfortunate Events, part 1. First, we will look at the 4 viewpoints: 1st person, 3rd person omniscient, 3rd person detached observer/camera view, and 3rd person limited omniscient. We will write our summary in First Person and be sure to answer the question about the "false start" at the beginning of the film.
Bible Lit: We will finish the Online Noah assignment and Genesis 6-9 Noah. There is extra credit available, but if you are finished with your work, be sure you check to see what we are doing Tues and Wed because I know a number of you will be absent.
Thursday, February 10, 2011
Friday, Feb. 11, 2011
Myths, Legends, & Tales: You will work on the ONLINE FOLKTALES assignment at pantheon.org.
CIS College Comp: Your narrative essay is due today. Check the print out to make sure all your other work is turned in.
Speech: Read The Last of the Breed read for ten minutes. Then, use magazines in the back of the room to find pictures that depict communication situations. Explain them on your worksheet and attach the pictures to the worksheet.
Young Adult Lit: We will take the test on The River today and do makeup work.
Bible Lit: We will do the Online Noah assignment after the Noah worksheet is completed (the one you got on Wednesday).
CIS College Comp: Your narrative essay is due today. Check the print out to make sure all your other work is turned in.
Speech: Read The Last of the Breed read for ten minutes. Then, use magazines in the back of the room to find pictures that depict communication situations. Explain them on your worksheet and attach the pictures to the worksheet.
Young Adult Lit: We will take the test on The River today and do makeup work.
Bible Lit: We will do the Online Noah assignment after the Noah worksheet is completed (the one you got on Wednesday).
Thursday, Feb 10, 2011
Myths, Legends, & Tales: We will take notes on "Gombei & Wild Ducks" and German folktale ("The Fisherman & his Wife"). Then we will work on identifying Similes and Metaphors in the stories and in other literature.
CIS College Comp: After we practice ACT questions, we will work on our Narrative Essays. Remember to read "Shooting an Elephant" on page 126 and answer the Purpose and Audience Questions 2 & 3. Explain your answers.
Speech: After vocab practice, we will read The Last of the Breed read for ten minutes. Then, we will take notes on the Communication Model and do a journal entry that evaluates our Case of Fear speech.
Young Adult Lit: We will discuss Final notes today. Then we will do a review because the test on The River is tomorrow.
Bible Lit: We will watch In Search of Noah's Ark today (just part of it) and you will make a list of pro's and con's for the arguments presented.
CIS College Comp: After we practice ACT questions, we will work on our Narrative Essays. Remember to read "Shooting an Elephant" on page 126 and answer the Purpose and Audience Questions 2 & 3. Explain your answers.
Speech: After vocab practice, we will read The Last of the Breed read for ten minutes. Then, we will take notes on the Communication Model and do a journal entry that evaluates our Case of Fear speech.
Young Adult Lit: We will discuss Final notes today. Then we will do a review because the test on The River is tomorrow.
Bible Lit: We will watch In Search of Noah's Ark today (just part of it) and you will make a list of pro's and con's for the arguments presented.
Wednesday, February 9, 2011
Wed, Feb 9, 2011
Myths, Legends, & Tales: We will take notes on "Jack and the Devil's Daughter," a black folktale and then we will read a Japanese ("Gombei & Wild Ducks") and German folktale ("The Fisherman & his Wife"). See if you can discover the theme these two stories have in common.
CIS College Comp: After we practice ACT questions, we will work on our Narrative Essays. Remember to read "Shooting an Elephant" on page 126 and answer the Purpose and Audience Questions 2 & 3. Explain your answers. Tomorrow, we will do Peer Review/Share your essays.
Speech: After vocab practice, we will read The Last of the Breed read for ten minutes. Then, we will then continue presenting our A Case of Fear Speeches. We will talk about what it means to be a good audience, too.
Young Adult Lit: We will discuss Chap 19 - End today. Then read The River or your "A"-contract novel Shane. Write a summary of what you read today. It must be at least 5 sentences and it must "cover" what you read. We will test on The River on Friday.
Bible Lit: First, we will take some notes on the story of Noah. Read it and answer the story questions from Genesis 6-9.
CIS College Comp: After we practice ACT questions, we will work on our Narrative Essays. Remember to read "Shooting an Elephant" on page 126 and answer the Purpose and Audience Questions 2 & 3. Explain your answers. Tomorrow, we will do Peer Review/Share your essays.
Speech: After vocab practice, we will read The Last of the Breed read for ten minutes. Then, we will then continue presenting our A Case of Fear Speeches. We will talk about what it means to be a good audience, too.
Young Adult Lit: We will discuss Chap 19 - End today. Then read The River or your "A"-contract novel Shane. Write a summary of what you read today. It must be at least 5 sentences and it must "cover" what you read. We will test on The River on Friday.
Bible Lit: First, we will take some notes on the story of Noah. Read it and answer the story questions from Genesis 6-9.
Tuesday, February 8, 2011
Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2011
Myths, Legends, & Tales: We will take notes on TONE OF VOICE and the connotation of words. The read "Jack and the Devil's Daughter," a black folktale and answer the questions. Finish the TONE worksheet.
CIS College Comp: After we practice ACT questions, we will work on our Narrative Essays. But first, we will discuss "Shooting an Elephant" on page 126. Be sure to answer the Purpose and Audience Questions 2 & 3. Explain your answers.
Speech: After vocab practice, we will read The Last of the Breed read for ten minutes. Then, we will then continue presenting our A Case of Fear Speeches.
Young Adult Lit: We will discuss Chapters 17-18 today. Then read The River or your "A"-contract novel Shane. Write a summary of what you read today. It must be at least 5 sentences and it must "cover" what you read. We will test on The River this week.
Bible Lit: First, we will do a quick oral review. Then we will take a test on Creation/Fall, The First Murder, and other Introduction info we've covered.
CIS College Comp: After we practice ACT questions, we will work on our Narrative Essays. But first, we will discuss "Shooting an Elephant" on page 126. Be sure to answer the Purpose and Audience Questions 2 & 3. Explain your answers.
Speech: After vocab practice, we will read The Last of the Breed read for ten minutes. Then, we will then continue presenting our A Case of Fear Speeches.
Young Adult Lit: We will discuss Chapters 17-18 today. Then read The River or your "A"-contract novel Shane. Write a summary of what you read today. It must be at least 5 sentences and it must "cover" what you read. We will test on The River this week.
Bible Lit: First, we will do a quick oral review. Then we will take a test on Creation/Fall, The First Murder, and other Introduction info we've covered.
Monday, February 7, 2011
Monday, Feb. 7, 2011
Myths, Legends, & Tales: We will continue viewing the Native American story Windwalker. Answer the story questions as you watch it and be prepared to explain the way the story is developed through FLASHBACK. We will take notes on the story when it ends and discuss the conflict and flashback/foreshadowing.
CIS College Comp: After we practice ACT questions, we will work on our Narrative Essays. Read "Shooting an Elephant" on page 126 and answer the Purpose and Audience Questions 2 & 3. Explain your answer.
Speech: After vocab practice, we will read The Last of the Breed read for ten minutes. Then, we will start presenting our A Case of Fear Speeches.
Young Adult Lit: We will discuss Chapters 15-16 today. Then read The River or your "A"-contract novel Shane. Write a summary of what you read today. It must be at least 5 sentences and it must "cover" what you read. We will test on The River this week.
Bible Lit: First, we will do Story Notes on The First Murder. Work on the Review worksheet and Review Puzzle. You may work together. The test is tomorrow.
CIS College Comp: After we practice ACT questions, we will work on our Narrative Essays. Read "Shooting an Elephant" on page 126 and answer the Purpose and Audience Questions 2 & 3. Explain your answer.
Speech: After vocab practice, we will read The Last of the Breed read for ten minutes. Then, we will start presenting our A Case of Fear Speeches.
Young Adult Lit: We will discuss Chapters 15-16 today. Then read The River or your "A"-contract novel Shane. Write a summary of what you read today. It must be at least 5 sentences and it must "cover" what you read. We will test on The River this week.
Bible Lit: First, we will do Story Notes on The First Murder. Work on the Review worksheet and Review Puzzle. You may work together. The test is tomorrow.
Friday, February 4, 2011
Friday, Feb 4, 2011
Myths, Legends, & Tales: We will continue viewing the Native American story Windwalker. Answer the story questions as you watch it and be prepared to explain the way the story is developed through FLASHBACK.
CIS College Comp: After we practice ACT questions, we will work on our Narrative Essays. Turn in your thesis statement and pre-writing today.
Speech: After vocab practice, we will read The Last of the Breed read for ten minutes. Then, we will review A Case of Fear Speech requirements. Continue writing your speech according to the 5 point outline.
Young Adult Lit: Heather Schjenken will be here as my sub this afternoon. Read The River or your "A"-contract novel Shane. Write a summary of what you read today. It must be at least 5 sentences and it must "cover" what you read. We will finish The River next week.
Bible Lit: Work on the Review worksheet and Review Puzzle. You may work together. The test is next week.
CIS College Comp: After we practice ACT questions, we will work on our Narrative Essays. Turn in your thesis statement and pre-writing today.
Speech: After vocab practice, we will read The Last of the Breed read for ten minutes. Then, we will review A Case of Fear Speech requirements. Continue writing your speech according to the 5 point outline.
Young Adult Lit: Heather Schjenken will be here as my sub this afternoon. Read The River or your "A"-contract novel Shane. Write a summary of what you read today. It must be at least 5 sentences and it must "cover" what you read. We will finish The River next week.
Bible Lit: Work on the Review worksheet and Review Puzzle. You may work together. The test is next week.
Thursday, February 3, 2011
Thursday, Feb 3, 2011
Wed, Feb 2, 2011
Myths, Legends, & Tales: After taking notes on Flashback and Foreshadowing, we will start viewing the Native American story Windwalker. Answer the story questions as you watch it.
CIS College Comp: After we practice ACT questions, we will take notes on Making Your Thesis Universal. I will explain your narrative essay rubric. Turn in your thesis statement and pre-writing today. "Sixty-None Cents" by G. Scteyngart on p. 103 and answer these questions: Comprehension #6 and Purpose/Audience #1,2, 3 is due.
Speech: After vocab practice, we will read The Last of the Breed read for ten minutes. Then, we will take some notes on A Case of Fear Speech. Start writing your speech according to the 5 point outline.
Young Adult Lit: We will take some notes on chapters 12-13. Then, we will read the ,The River or your "A"-contract novel Shane. Write a summary of what you read today. It must be at least 5 sentences and it must "cover" what you read. We will finish The River next week.
Bible Lit: We will take some notes on The Nature of Man: Five World Philosophies. Then, read Genesis Chapter 4: the story of Cain and Abel and answer the story questions.
CIS College Comp: After we practice ACT questions, we will take notes on Making Your Thesis Universal. I will explain your narrative essay rubric. Turn in your thesis statement and pre-writing today. "Sixty-None Cents" by G. Scteyngart on p. 103 and answer these questions: Comprehension #6 and Purpose/Audience #1,2, 3 is due.
Speech: After vocab practice, we will read The Last of the Breed read for ten minutes. Then, we will take some notes on A Case of Fear Speech. Start writing your speech according to the 5 point outline.
Young Adult Lit: We will take some notes on chapters 12-13. Then, we will read the ,The River or your "A"-contract novel Shane. Write a summary of what you read today. It must be at least 5 sentences and it must "cover" what you read. We will finish The River next week.
Bible Lit: We will take some notes on The Nature of Man: Five World Philosophies. Then, read Genesis Chapter 4: the story of Cain and Abel and answer the story questions.
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
Wed, Feb 2, 2011
Myths, Legends, & Tales: After taking notes on the three folktales we read, Flying Head, How Mosquitoes Came to Be, and The Ash Lad Eating Contest w/ Troll. Then, we will do some vocabulary work, Part 1.
CIS College Comp: After we practice ACT questions, we will take notes on Narration. I will explain your narrative essay. Also, read "Sixty-None Cents" by G. Scteyngart on p. 103 and answer these questions: Comprehension #6 and Purpose/Audience #1,2, 3. It's due Thursday.
Speech: After vocab practice, we will read The Last of the Breed read for ten minutes. Then, we will present the rest of our impromptu "Once Upon a Time...Storytelling." Then we will take notes on Chapter 1: Public Speaking and write a 5-10 sentence journal entry on fear reactions.
Young Adult Lit: We will take some notes on the adventure genre. Then, we will read the novel,The River. . Write a summary of what you read today. It must be at least 5 sentences and it must "cover" what you read. Start the "A"- contract novel Shane if you finish The River.
Bible Lit: We will take some notes Story Notes on the Creation and Fall story. You may work with a partner on Genesis 1-3. It is due today. There are some extra credit puzzles, too.
CIS College Comp: After we practice ACT questions, we will take notes on Narration. I will explain your narrative essay. Also, read "Sixty-None Cents" by G. Scteyngart on p. 103 and answer these questions: Comprehension #6 and Purpose/Audience #1,2, 3. It's due Thursday.
Speech: After vocab practice, we will read The Last of the Breed read for ten minutes. Then, we will present the rest of our impromptu "Once Upon a Time...Storytelling." Then we will take notes on Chapter 1: Public Speaking and write a 5-10 sentence journal entry on fear reactions.
Young Adult Lit: We will take some notes on the adventure genre. Then, we will read the novel,The River. . Write a summary of what you read today. It must be at least 5 sentences and it must "cover" what you read. Start the "A"- contract novel Shane if you finish The River.
Bible Lit: We will take some notes Story Notes on the Creation and Fall story. You may work with a partner on Genesis 1-3. It is due today. There are some extra credit puzzles, too.
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
Tuesday, Feb 1, 2011
Myths, Legends, & Tales: After taking notes on the oldest English poem in existence, Beowulf, we will read a story version of this folktale. Answer the story questions on your own paper.
CIS College Comp: After we practice ACT questions, we will review what a good thesis accomplishes. We will discuss "Finishing School" by Maja Anjelou in small groups and figure out the implied thesis of this selection. Also, read "Sixty-None Cents" by G. Scteyngart on p. 103 and answer these questions: Comprehension #6 and Purpose/Audience #1,2, 3.
Speech: After vocab practice, we will read The Last of the Breed read for ten minutes. Then, we will presenting our "Keep 'Em Talking" interview. If there is extra time, we will do impromptu "Once Upon a Time...Storytelling."
Young Adult Lit: We will take some notes and discuss Chapters 9-11 in The River. Then, we will read the novel. Write a summary of what you read today. It must be at least 5 sentences and it must "cover" what you read. Be sure you have turned in Summary Page #1.
Bible Lit: We will take some notes on the Creation and Fall story. You may work with a partner on Genesis 1-3.
CIS College Comp: After we practice ACT questions, we will review what a good thesis accomplishes. We will discuss "Finishing School" by Maja Anjelou in small groups and figure out the implied thesis of this selection. Also, read "Sixty-None Cents" by G. Scteyngart on p. 103 and answer these questions: Comprehension #6 and Purpose/Audience #1,2, 3.
Speech: After vocab practice, we will read The Last of the Breed read for ten minutes. Then, we will presenting our "Keep 'Em Talking" interview. If there is extra time, we will do impromptu "Once Upon a Time...Storytelling."
Young Adult Lit: We will take some notes and discuss Chapters 9-11 in The River. Then, we will read the novel. Write a summary of what you read today. It must be at least 5 sentences and it must "cover" what you read. Be sure you have turned in Summary Page #1.
Bible Lit: We will take some notes on the Creation and Fall story. You may work with a partner on Genesis 1-3.
Monday, January 31, 2011
Monday, Jan 31, 2011
Myths, Legends, & Tales: After discussing "Characterization" and taking notes on the author's 5 methods of revealing characters, we will read three short folktales: "How Mosquitoes Came to Be," "The Flying Head," and the "Ash Lad Eating Contest w/ a Troll." Answer the story questions on your own paper.
CIS College Comp: After we practice ACT questions, we will discuss what a good thesis accomplishes. We will read "Finishing School" by Maja Anjelou and tomorrow we will form discussion groups and figure out the implied thesis of this selection.
Speech: After vocab practice, we will read The Last of the Breed read for ten minutes. Then, we will continue writing questions for our "Keep 'Em Talking" interview.
Young Adult Lit: We will take some notes and discuss Chapters 6-7 in The River. Then, we will read the novel. Write a summary of what you read today. It must be at least 5 sentences and it must "cover" what you read. Be sure you turn in a Summary Page #1 today.
Bible Lit: We will take a quick group quiz to review last week's important info. Then, we will take notes on Bible Geography and so a geography search together with a partner.
CIS College Comp: After we practice ACT questions, we will discuss what a good thesis accomplishes. We will read "Finishing School" by Maja Anjelou and tomorrow we will form discussion groups and figure out the implied thesis of this selection.
Speech: After vocab practice, we will read The Last of the Breed read for ten minutes. Then, we will continue writing questions for our "Keep 'Em Talking" interview.
Young Adult Lit: We will take some notes and discuss Chapters 6-7 in The River. Then, we will read the novel. Write a summary of what you read today. It must be at least 5 sentences and it must "cover" what you read. Be sure you turn in a Summary Page #1 today.
Bible Lit: We will take a quick group quiz to review last week's important info. Then, we will take notes on Bible Geography and so a geography search together with a partner.
Friday, January 28, 2011
Friday, Jan. 28th, 2011
Myths, Legends, & Tales: After discussing "Story of Keesh," we will review PLOTLINE ELEMENTS. Draw the plotline for two movies you have seen.
CIS College Comp: After we practice ACT questions, we will discuss "Only Daughter" and answer the questions under Purpose & Audience and Style & Structure.
Speech: After vocab practice, we will read The Last of the Breed read for ten minutes. Then, we will continue with our Impromptu speeches.
Young Adult Lit: We will take some notes and discuss Chapters 4 -5 in The River. Then, we will read the novel. Write a summary of what you read today. It must be at least 5 sentences and it must "cover" what you read.
Bible Lit: I hope you brought your Bible!! We will do a Review Quiz together and then practice using a Bible while we play a Bible Search Game.
CIS College Comp: After we practice ACT questions, we will discuss "Only Daughter" and answer the questions under Purpose & Audience and Style & Structure.
Speech: After vocab practice, we will read The Last of the Breed read for ten minutes. Then, we will continue with our Impromptu speeches.
Young Adult Lit: We will take some notes and discuss Chapters 4 -5 in The River. Then, we will read the novel. Write a summary of what you read today. It must be at least 5 sentences and it must "cover" what you read.
Bible Lit: I hope you brought your Bible!! We will do a Review Quiz together and then practice using a Bible while we play a Bible Search Game.
Thursday, January 27, 2011
Thursday, Jan 27, 2011
Myths, Legends, & Tales: After discussing "Dakota Legend," we will take notes on PLOTLINE ELEMENTS. Draw the plotline for the "Story of Keesh." Answer story questions.
CIS College Comp: After we practice ACT questions, we will take notes on "Invention, Chapter 2." Read "Only Daughter" and answer the questions under Purpose & Audience and Style & Structure. Explain your answers. Remember your journal assignment from yesterday is due today.
Speech: After vocab practice, I will introduce The Last of the Breed, and we will read for ten minutes. Then, we will start our Introduction speeches.
Young Adult Lit: We will take some notes and discuss Chapters 4 -5 in The River. Then, we will read the novel. Write a summary of what you read today. It must be at least 5 sentences and it must "cover" what you read.
Bible Lit: I hope you brought your Bible!! We are learning how to use the Bible today. We will take a look at all the books in it by doing an Overview wkst. If there is time, we will start a Different Versions assignment, too.
CIS College Comp: After we practice ACT questions, we will take notes on "Invention, Chapter 2." Read "Only Daughter" and answer the questions under Purpose & Audience and Style & Structure. Explain your answers. Remember your journal assignment from yesterday is due today.
Speech: After vocab practice, I will introduce The Last of the Breed, and we will read for ten minutes. Then, we will start our Introduction speeches.
Young Adult Lit: We will take some notes and discuss Chapters 4 -5 in The River. Then, we will read the novel. Write a summary of what you read today. It must be at least 5 sentences and it must "cover" what you read.
Bible Lit: I hope you brought your Bible!! We are learning how to use the Bible today. We will take a look at all the books in it by doing an Overview wkst. If there is time, we will start a Different Versions assignment, too.
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
Wed, Jan 26, 2011
Myths, Legends, & Tales: After discussing Conflict, you will read "Dakota Legend" and answer the story questions. Decide what kind of conflict is in this story and explain it. Make sure you turned in "Legendary Characters."
CIS College Comp: After we review the syllabus for this class, we will look at the 5 areas of Discussion for Literature and my expectations. We will read "What's in a Name?" on page 5. Take notes on this info. Then, at the computer, write a Journal Entry on this article.
Speech: After vocab practice, I will introduce The Last of the Breed, and we will read for ten minutes. Then, we will start our Introduction speeches.
Young Adult Lit: We will take some notes and discuss the Exposition of The River. Then, we will read the novel. Write a summary of what you read today. It must be at least 5 sentences and it must "cover" what you read.
Bible Lit: I hope you brought your Bible!! We are learning about how the ancient manuscripts were copied. Then, we will practice writing as they did while we "copy" Psalm 23. We will also take a look at all the books in the bible and do a Bible Overview sheet.
CIS College Comp: After we review the syllabus for this class, we will look at the 5 areas of Discussion for Literature and my expectations. We will read "What's in a Name?" on page 5. Take notes on this info. Then, at the computer, write a Journal Entry on this article.
Speech: After vocab practice, I will introduce The Last of the Breed, and we will read for ten minutes. Then, we will start our Introduction speeches.
Young Adult Lit: We will take some notes and discuss the Exposition of The River. Then, we will read the novel. Write a summary of what you read today. It must be at least 5 sentences and it must "cover" what you read.
Bible Lit: I hope you brought your Bible!! We are learning about how the ancient manuscripts were copied. Then, we will practice writing as they did while we "copy" Psalm 23. We will also take a look at all the books in the bible and do a Bible Overview sheet.
Monday, January 24, 2011
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
Myths, Legends, & Tales: After an Overview of the class, you will take notes on the difference between myths, legends, and fables. Then, you will work on "Legendary Characters." Make a folder for yourself.
CIS College Comp: After we go over the syllabus for this class, you will write your opinion about taking a CIS class. Here is the info you need: CIS College Comp Survey Day 1 Make a folder for yourself.
Speech: After an overview of the class, we will watch the rest of To Kill a Mockingbird. Then, we will start our Introduction speeches. Yes, there is vocab for this class, too! Make a folder for yourself.
Young Adult Lit: After an overview of the class, we will start reading The River. First, I will introduce the novel. Write a summary of what you read today. Make a folder for yourself.
Bible Lit: After an overview, you will take some notes called "Bible Facts" and then do a survey called, "What Do You Know?" Make a folder for yourself.
CIS College Comp: After we go over the syllabus for this class, you will write your opinion about taking a CIS class. Here is the info you need: CIS College Comp Survey Day 1 Make a folder for yourself.
Speech: After an overview of the class, we will watch the rest of To Kill a Mockingbird. Then, we will start our Introduction speeches. Yes, there is vocab for this class, too! Make a folder for yourself.
Young Adult Lit: After an overview of the class, we will start reading The River. First, I will introduce the novel. Write a summary of what you read today. Make a folder for yourself.
Bible Lit: After an overview, you will take some notes called "Bible Facts" and then do a survey called, "What Do You Know?" Make a folder for yourself.
Thursday, January 20, 2011
Wed-Friday Last week of Semester, January 13-21, 2011
Comp I: We will watch To Kill a Mockingbird. Make sure you have gotten all your make-up work and have taken your final exam. Get your Reading Record in also. Did you remember to show me your notebook check, too?
CIS College Comp: We will write the comparison/ contrast paper in class this week. Also, get your best essay revised for your final exam.
Myths & Tales: We are watching Lightning Thief the last three days of class! Record all the allusions to Greek mythology that you see. Did you get your Final Exam taken and your make-up work in? Also, turn in your book Lightning Thief, if you haven't already.
Young Adult Lit: Today we are taking our final exam on Wednesday. I will still accept the review work and make-up work through Friday. Get your Reading Record and all books turned in to me, too.
CIS College Comp: We will write the comparison/ contrast paper in class this week. Also, get your best essay revised for your final exam.
Myths & Tales: We are watching Lightning Thief the last three days of class! Record all the allusions to Greek mythology that you see. Did you get your Final Exam taken and your make-up work in? Also, turn in your book Lightning Thief, if you haven't already.
Young Adult Lit: Today we are taking our final exam on Wednesday. I will still accept the review work and make-up work through Friday. Get your Reading Record and all books turned in to me, too.
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2011
Comp I: We will discuss the end of To Kill a Mockingbird Literary Elements #17. Turn in the final chapter questions, Ch 29-End. There are some extra credit TKAM puzzles available, too.
CIS College Comp: We will write the comparison/ contrast paper in class this week. Also, get your best essay revised for your final exam.
Myths & Tales: We are watching Lightning Thief today! Record all the allusions to Greek mythology that you see.
Young Adult Lit: Today we are reviewing for our final exam. The test is Wednesday.
CIS College Comp: We will write the comparison/ contrast paper in class this week. Also, get your best essay revised for your final exam.
Myths & Tales: We are watching Lightning Thief today! Record all the allusions to Greek mythology that you see.
Young Adult Lit: Today we are reviewing for our final exam. The test is Wednesday.
Monday, January 17, 2011
Monday, Jan. 17, 2011
Comp I: We will take a final test today on Composition skills. Finish reading To Kill a Mockingbird after the test.
CIS College Comp: We will write the comparison/ contrast paper in class this week. Also, get your best essay revised for your final exam.
Myths & Tales: We are taking our final exam today!
Young Adult Lit: Today we are reviewing for our final exam.
CIS College Comp: We will write the comparison/ contrast paper in class this week. Also, get your best essay revised for your final exam.
Myths & Tales: We are taking our final exam today!
Young Adult Lit: Today we are reviewing for our final exam.
Friday, January 14, 2011
Friday, January 14, 2o11
Comp I: We will discuss Literary Elements #16 in Mockingbird today. Turn in Chapters 26-28 questions. Read the rest of the book because we will have our final discussion Tuesday next week.
CIS College Comp: We will discuss Awakenings today. Your participation is vital! Keep the comparison/ contrast paper in mind as we discuss this movie.
Myths & Tales: We are reviewing for our final exam (Review Puzzles #2). Get your make-up work in! We are in the final countdown for Semester 1!
Young Adult Lit: Today we will finish Shane and work on our analysis packet. There is a story analysis packet that you need right here: Shane Movie Analysis
CIS College Comp: We will discuss Awakenings today. Your participation is vital! Keep the comparison/ contrast paper in mind as we discuss this movie.
Myths & Tales: We are reviewing for our final exam (Review Puzzles #2). Get your make-up work in! We are in the final countdown for Semester 1!
Young Adult Lit: Today we will finish Shane and work on our analysis packet. There is a story analysis packet that you need right here: Shane Movie Analysis
Thursday, January 13, 2011
Thursday, Jan. 13, 2011
Comp I: After vocab practice, we will review outlining and confused words, organizational patterns and other info for the final test.
In To Kill a Mockingbird, you should read Chapters 26-28 this week and answer the questions for those chapters.
CIS College Comp: We will view Awakenings part 3 today. Keep the comparison/ contrast paper in mind as you view it. Also, the discussion questions are SO IMPORTANT to consider as you view this story. The discussion will be on Thursday or Friday.
Myths & Tales: We are reviewing for our final exam. Get your make-up work in! We are in the final countdown for Semester 1!
Young Adult Lit: Today we will watch Shane and work on our analysis packet. There is a story analysis packet that you need right here: Shane Movie Analysis
In To Kill a Mockingbird, you should read Chapters 26-28 this week and answer the questions for those chapters.
CIS College Comp: We will view Awakenings part 3 today. Keep the comparison/ contrast paper in mind as you view it. Also, the discussion questions are SO IMPORTANT to consider as you view this story. The discussion will be on Thursday or Friday.
Myths & Tales: We are reviewing for our final exam. Get your make-up work in! We are in the final countdown for Semester 1!
Young Adult Lit: Today we will watch Shane and work on our analysis packet. There is a story analysis packet that you need right here: Shane Movie Analysis
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
Wed., January 12, 2011
Comp I: After vocab practice, we will review editing skills for the Final Test in Comp I. You will be editing an Ivanna Wrightwell essay. But first, did finish your essay on "A Time I Learned Something."
In To Kill a Mockingbird, you should read Chapters 26-28 this week and answer the questions for those chapters.
CIS College Comp: We will view Awakenings part e today. Keep the comparison/ contrast paper in mind as you view it. Also, the discussion questions are SO IMPORTANT to consider as you view this story. The discussion will be on Thursday or Friday.
Myths & Tales: We are reading Orion, Hermes, and Hades today. Get your make-up work in! We are in the final countdown for Semester 1!
Young Adult Lit: Today we will watch Shane and we will take notes on Audie Murphy's life before viewing it. There is a story analysis packet that you need right here: Shane Movie Analysis
In To Kill a Mockingbird, you should read Chapters 26-28 this week and answer the questions for those chapters.
CIS College Comp: We will view Awakenings part e today. Keep the comparison/ contrast paper in mind as you view it. Also, the discussion questions are SO IMPORTANT to consider as you view this story. The discussion will be on Thursday or Friday.
Myths & Tales: We are reading Orion, Hermes, and Hades today. Get your make-up work in! We are in the final countdown for Semester 1!
Young Adult Lit: Today we will watch Shane and we will take notes on Audie Murphy's life before viewing it. There is a story analysis packet that you need right here: Shane Movie Analysis
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