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.
Friday, February 25, 2011
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.
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