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.
Monday, January 31, 2011
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
Tuesday, January 11, 2011
Tuesday, January 11, 2010
Comp I: After vocab practice, we will review Comma Rules for the Final Test in Comp I. You will be writing your own sentences, illustrating the rules as well as finding errors in another assignment. But first, did finish your essay on "A Time I Learned Something." Be sure to have a friend do a Advisor Revisor page and attach it to your essay.
In To Kill a Mockingbird, you should read Chapters 26-28 this week and answer the questions for those chapters. Here is the assignment you need today: Comma Rules Retest
CIS College Comp: We will view Awakenings part 2 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 finishing the story of The Quest of the Golden Fleece today. There is an extra credit puzzle available, too. Get your make-up work in! We are in the final countdown for Semester 1!
Young Adult Lit: Today I will introduce Shane and we will take notes on this psychological western 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. Here is the assignment you need today: Comma Rules Retest
CIS College Comp: We will view Awakenings part 2 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 finishing the story of The Quest of the Golden Fleece today. There is an extra credit puzzle available, too. Get your make-up work in! We are in the final countdown for Semester 1!
Young Adult Lit: Today I will introduce Shane and we will take notes on this psychological western before viewing it. There is a story analysis packet that you need right here: Shane Movie Analysis
Monday, January 10, 2011
Monday, Jan 10, 2010
Comp I: After vocab practice, we will finish our essays on "A Time I Learned Something." Be sure to do your Advisor Revisor page. Have someone read your essay and make comments. In To Kill a Mockingbird, you should read Chapters 26-28 this week and answer the questions.
CIS College Comp: We will introduce Awakenings today and start viewing it.
Myths & Tales: We are taking notes on the story of The Quest of the Golden Fleece today and reading it. Answer the questions. Get your make-up work in!
Young Adult Lit: Today we finish The Mighty and then I will start the notes for Shane and we will watch this psychological western.
CIS College Comp: We will introduce Awakenings today and start viewing it.
Myths & Tales: We are taking notes on the story of The Quest of the Golden Fleece today and reading it. Answer the questions. Get your make-up work in!
Young Adult Lit: Today we finish The Mighty and then I will start the notes for Shane and we will watch this psychological western.
Friday, January 7, 2011
Friday, January 7, 2011
Comp I: We will discuss Literary Elements #15. In To Kill a Mockingbird, you should read Chapters 26-28 this week and answer the questions.
CIS College Comp: We discuss The Elephant Man in class today.
Myths & Tales: We are taking notes on the story of Hercules today and reading it. Answer the questions. Get your make-up work in!
Young Adult Lit: Today we watch The Mighty and compare it to the novel we read, Freak the Mighty.
CIS College Comp: We discuss The Elephant Man in class today.
Myths & Tales: We are taking notes on the story of Hercules today and reading it. Answer the questions. Get your make-up work in!
Young Adult Lit: Today we watch The Mighty and compare it to the novel we read, Freak the Mighty.
Thursday, January 6, 2011
Thurs. Jan 6, 2011
Comp I: After vocab practice, we will keep on writing the essay, "A Time I Learned Something." Do your Revisor Advisor before you turn your essay in to me. You need to share it with someone else and make improvements. In To Kill a Mockingbird, you should read Chapters 24-25 this week and answer the questions.
CIS College Comp: We will continue to view The Elephant Man. Pay attention to the discussion questions because our discussion is Friday.
Myths & Tales: We are taking notes on the story of Theseus today and reading it. Answer the questions. Get your make-up work in!
Young Adult Lit: Today we watch The Mighty and compare it to the novel we read, Freak the Mighty.
CIS College Comp: We will continue to view The Elephant Man. Pay attention to the discussion questions because our discussion is Friday.
Myths & Tales: We are taking notes on the story of Theseus today and reading it. Answer the questions. Get your make-up work in!
Young Adult Lit: Today we watch The Mighty and compare it to the novel we read, Freak the Mighty.
Wednesday, January 5, 2011
Wed. Jan. 5, 2011
Comp I: After vocab practice, we will keep on writing the essay, "A Time I Learned Something." In To Kill a Mockingbird, you should read Chapters 24-25 this week and answer the questions.
CIS College Comp: We will continue to view The Elephant Man. Pay attention to the discussion questions.
Myths & Tales: We are quickly reviewing myths 3, 4, and 5 today. Then we will take a practice quiz and the real quiz. Get your make-up work in!
Young Adult Lit: Today we will take the final test on Freak the Mighty. Get all your work turned in for that novel.
CIS College Comp: We will continue to view The Elephant Man. Pay attention to the discussion questions.
Myths & Tales: We are quickly reviewing myths 3, 4, and 5 today. Then we will take a practice quiz and the real quiz. Get your make-up work in!
Young Adult Lit: Today we will take the final test on Freak the Mighty. Get all your work turned in for that novel.
Tuesday, January 4, 2011
Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2011
Comp I: After vocab practice, we will review the Six Traits of Writing. Then we will start writing the essay, "A Time I Learned Something." In To Kill a Mockingbird, you should read Chapters 24-25 this week and answer the questions.
CIS College Comp: We start The Elephant Man. I will give you the discussion questions and introduce it before we begin.
Myths & Tales: We are reviewing myths 3, 4, and 5 today. The quiz is tomorrow.
Young Adult Lit: Today we will discuss the Final Notes for Freak the Mighty and do a review. Do your vocab! The test is tomorrow!
CIS College Comp: We start The Elephant Man. I will give you the discussion questions and introduce it before we begin.
Myths & Tales: We are reviewing myths 3, 4, and 5 today. The quiz is tomorrow.
Young Adult Lit: Today we will discuss the Final Notes for Freak the Mighty and do a review. Do your vocab! The test is tomorrow!
Monday, January 3, 2011
Monday, January 3, 2010
Comp I: After vocab practice, we will take notes on the Six Traits of Writing. Then we will do some pre-writing for the next essay, "A Time I Learned Something." In To Kill a Mockingbird, you should read Chapters 24-25 this week and answer the questions.
CIS College Comp: We talk about writing a Comparison Contrast Essay and examine some samples in your text.
Myths & Tales: We are reaching Greek Myth #5: Poseidon, Apollo, and Artemis. We will answer the questions and take notes on these 3 gods.
Young Adult Lit: Today we will discuss chapters 18-22 and you will read Freak the Mighty and write a summary of what you read. Do your vocab!
CIS College Comp: We talk about writing a Comparison Contrast Essay and examine some samples in your text.
Myths & Tales: We are reaching Greek Myth #5: Poseidon, Apollo, and Artemis. We will answer the questions and take notes on these 3 gods.
Young Adult Lit: Today we will discuss chapters 18-22 and you will read Freak the Mighty and write a summary of what you read. Do your vocab!
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