English 11 Assignments
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- Spring 2015
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- English
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Past Assignments
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- CAASPP testing began today. See me for test make-up information.
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- We prepared for CAASPP by completing a pretesting activity. You will need to complete this before beginning the first day of testing on Monday.
- Bring ear buds daily for testing.
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- Take essay test during lunch next Tuesday or Thursday.
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- Read "Hunger" by Richard Wright and complete the attached reading guide. This is another example of a personal narrative.
- Be prepared to take an essay test tomorrow to demonstrate your understanding of the non-fiction selections we have read as well as your writing skills.
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- Read "The Pie" by Gary Soto. This is a personal narrative.
- Complete the reading guide that accompanies the selection.
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- Take pop-quiz on "Mother Tongue" upon return to class.
- Compare the three personal essays we read, Cisneros, Tan, and Dove using handout attached.
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- Take final journal quiz (#11) during lunch on Tuesday or Thursday next week.
- Turn in journal #11 warm-ups for credit.
- Finish "Mother Tongue" reading guide.
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- Complete journal #11 reflection.
- Prepare for tomorrow's final journal quiz. You may use a 3x5 index card only on the quiz.
- Read "Mother Tongue" on pp. 1136-1141.
- Complete the first page of the reading guide (attached).
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- Complete journal 11.8.
- Watch bio video on Amy Tan. See attached video.
- Read and complete viewing journal.
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- Complete journal 11.7.
- Revise American Dream essay based on Q3 Benchmark anchor papers. Submit to turnitin.com by midnight tonight.
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- Complete journal 11.6.
- Revise and/or finish your American Dream essay in Google Docs. Keep in mind the Q3 analysis of anchor papers that we reviewed in class.
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- Complete journal 11.5.
- Take quiz on "For the Love of Books" on Tuesday or Thursday of next week.
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- Complete journal 11.4.
- Watch the CBS video segment on Bookbinding. Click here for link.
- Complete entire "For the Love of Books" reading guide.
- Quiz tomorrow on the selection.
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- Complete journal 11.3; see me or a classmate for the correct answers.
- Read "For the Love of Books" by Rita Dove in your textbook. It begins on page 1133. See me for a reading guide when you return.
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- Complete journal 11.2; see a classmate for the correct answers or me if you have any questions.
- Finish analysis of score 3 & 4 papers from the Q3 Benchmark Test. See handouts attached from yesterday's post.
- Complete the independent analysis with double bubble and reflection using your writing from the Q3 Benchmark.
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- Complete journal 11.1; see a classmate for the correct answers or me if you have any questions.
- Analyze score 3 & 4 papers from the Q3 Benchmark Test. See handouts attached.
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- Turn in your warm-up journal #10 for credit.
- Take journal #10 quiz on Tuesday or Thursday during lunch next week.
- Turn in your "Straw into Gold..." reading guide.
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- Complete journal 10.9. See a classmate or me for the correct answers.
- Watch "Rumplestiltskin" video (attached) for further understanding of the story and its connection to "Straw into Gold..." that we read in class.
- Finish the reading guide for "Straw into Gold..."
- Quiz tomorrow on the essay as well as journal vocabulary.
- No journals or handouts may be used on the quiz; however, you may use a 3x5 index card with vocabulary.
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- Complete journal 10.8.
- Finish reading "Straw into Gold..." in your textbook (p. 1128).
- Complete the Literary Analysis for the reading guide.
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- Complete journal 10.7; see me or a classmate for the correct answers.
- We began reading "Straw into Gold..." on p. 1126 in textbook.
- We started the first two questions on the reading guide (attached).
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- Complete journal 10.6.
- See me during lunch this week on Tuesday or Thursday to get caught up with your CAASPP Interim testing.
- Bring your Gatsby book tomorrow to return to the library.
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- Complete journal #10.5.
- We continued with CAASPP Interim Testing; see me for make of this.
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- Complete journal 10.4. Check your shared drive or your Google Mail.
- We continued with CAASPP testing. See me for instructions.
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- Complete journal 10.3; see me or a classmate for the correct answers.
- We had technical difficulties with beginning the CAASPP Interim Test, so you can get caught up tomorrow on this.
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- Complete journal 10.2; see me or a classmate for the correct answers.
- We finished the last Gatsby presentation. Students turned in their notes for this for credit.
- View PPT and take notes. See attachments.
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- Read "Rumpelstiltskin" story.
- Complete the conflict chart and discussion questions attached.
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- Watch some more of the Redford film. See link here.
- In 7-10 sentences, discuss whether or not you feel Nick is a reliable narrator. Give examples from the film.
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- Finish writing for the American Dream performance task that we began this week.
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- Finish American Dream research for your performance task that we began yesterday.
- Written response begins tomorrow.
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- We began the performance task for The American Dream. Please see your email or Google Drive for instructions.
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- We finished all but the last presentation for Gatsby today. Get notes from a classmate. I will be collecting these Friday.
- Complete the attached exit ticket. Turn in for credit.
- We are beginning our American Dream performance task tomorrow. Bring earbuds!
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- We continued with Gatsby presentations today. Specifically chapters 6 and half of chapter 7. Get notes for those presentations from a classmate.
- Be ready for more presentations Monday!
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- We started Gatsby presentations today. Specifically chapters 5 and half of chapter 6. Get notes for those presentations from a classmate.
- Be ready for more presentations tomorrow!
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- Finish your Gatsby project. We start presentations tomorrow.
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- Continue working on your Gatsby project. Due to present on Thursday, 3/26.
- EXTRA CREDIT OPPORTUNITY: Visit the Student Task Force Exhibit in the GVHS gym. Listen to presentation, complete a questionnaire, write your name and my name at the top of the questionnaire and return to Ms. Coe.
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- Show me your Gatsby project planning guide for homework credit.
- Check your email and/or shared drive for the guidelines on the project.
- Work on your project at home. You only have Tuesday and Wednesday in class to work on it. Presentations begin Thursday.
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- We finished Q3 Benchmark writing in the lab. See me for details.
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- Get the Q3 Benchmark writing prompt from me.
- Plan your essay.
- Type it and submit it to me. I have shared requirements with you via Google Docs.
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- We continued reading and annotating sources for the Q3 Benchmark test.
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- Turn in your Day 1 Benchmark activity on financial literacy.
- We began reading and annotating sources for the Q3 Benchmark test.
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1. We began our Q3 Benchmark. See me for the make-up assignment.
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1. Finish reading your assigned section of Gatsby. Complete the worksheet that goes with your assigned reading. See me for the handout.
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1. Update your table of contents (see attached).
2. See me for your assigned reading for Gatsby.
3. Write exit card (see attached).
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1. Turn in Gatsby chapter 4 note-taking and summarizing guide.
2. Take chapter 4 quiz on Tuesday or Thursday. Quarter ends 3/20.
3. Watch video segment of Gatsby.
4. Complete video journal #4 (attached).
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1. Finish reading chapter 4 of TGG.
2. Complete chapter 4 note taking and summarizing guide (attached).
3. Storyboard is due tomorrow.
4. Chapter 4 quiz tomorrow.
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1. Read pp. 61-66 in TGG.
2. Finish your chapter 1-3 storyboard for TGG. Due no later than Wednesday, 3/11!
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1. Complete reflection and turn in journal for credit.
2. Take journal quiz on Tuesday during brunch or lunch.
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1. Complete journal 9B.9 AND the reflection.
2. Quiz tomorrow; see journal key below and your Hart District G-Mail for review.
3. We began group storyboards for Gatsby chapters 1-3. See me for your assignment.
4. Turn in your video journal #3 for credit.
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1. Complete journal #9B.8; see me or a classmate for the correct answers.
2. Take Gatsby chapter 3 quiz during brunch or lunch on Tuesday or Thursday.
3. Watch chapter 3 video segment and complete attached video journal.
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1. Complete journal #9B.7 and essential knowledge homework. See me or a classmate for the correct answers.
2. Chapter 3 Q & A Mixer to prepare for tomorrow's quiz. Be ready for it.
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SUB TODAY---I was out sick AGAIN! :(
1. Complete journal #9B.6. Wait for me to review in class tomorrow.
2. Read about the American Dream. Article and analysis is attached. Follow all directions. Be prepared to discuss.
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SUB TODAY---I was out sick! :(
1. Complete journal #9B.5. Wait for me to review in class next week.
2. Complete chapter 3 Gatsby reading guide. Turn in for credit.
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1. Complete journal #9B.4; see me or a classmate for answers. Show me your journal homework for credit.
2. Read chapter 3 in TGG.
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1. Complete journal # 9B.3; see me or a classmate for the correct answers. Show me your homework for credit.
2. Make arrangements with me to finish your reflection essay. You have a :20 remaining to type it.
3. Begin reading TGG chapter 3.
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1. Complete journal #9B.2; see me or a classmate for the answers.
2. Write a reflection based upon your "Freedom" essay. See your shared drive for further information.
3. Complete "Essential Knowledge" HW on journal for today.
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1. Complete journal #9B.1. See me or a classmate for the correct answers.
2. Update your binder contents with class work folder and table of contents.
3. Review your freedom essay on turnitin.com.
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1. Turn in journal #9 for credit.
2. Take journal #9 quiz during lunch on Tuesday or Thursday.
3. Watch TGG video clip for chapter 2.
4. Complete video journal #2.
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1. Complete journal 9.7.
2. Complete journal 9.8 for HW.
3. Study for tomorrow's journal quiz. You may use only an index card on your quiz.
4. Turn in both TGG chapter 2 reading guides for credit.
5. Take TGG Chapter 2 quiz during brunch or lunch.
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1. Complete journal 9.6.
2. Finish both reading guides for TGG. See attached for today's reading guide.
3. Both TGG reading guides are due tomorrow.
4. Chapter 2 quiz tomorrow.
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1. Complete journal #9.5; see me or a classmate for the correct answers.
2. Read chapter 2 of The Great Gatsby.
3. Work on note taking guide (attached.)
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1. Complete journal #9.4. See me or a classmate for the correct answers.
2. Take TGG chapter 1 quiz during lunch on Tuesday or Thursday.
3. Watch the first part of Robert Redford and Mia Farrow's TGG. Redford and Farrow's Gatsby: Part 1
4. Write video journal (see attached.)
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1. Complete journal 9.3; see me or a classmate for answers.
2. Finish epigram project assigned yesterday. See yesterday's attachment for instructions.
3. Review chapter 1 of TGG; quote analysis quiz tomorrow.
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1. Complete journal 10.2; see me or a classmate for the correct answers.
2. Begin working on an epigram project. See class PPT for instructions.
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1. Complete journal 9.1; get a new journal handout from me.
2. View attached PPT on epigrams. Complete handout provided.
3. Practice analyzing the epigram in TGG.
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1. Turn in journal #8B for credit.
2. Take journal #8B quiz during brunch or lunch on Tuesday or Thursday.
3. TGG chapter 1 reading guide is due Monday, 2/9!
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1. Complete journal 8B.9.
2. Complete quiz review (attached).
3. Study for tomorrow's quiz.
4. TGG chapters 1 study guide is DUE MONDAY!
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1. Complete journal #8B.8; see me or a classmate for the notes/answers.
2. Finish reading chapter 1 TGG.
3. Begin working on the attached reading guide for chapter 1.
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1. Complete journal 8B.7; get answers from a classmate or from me during brunch or lunch.
2. Finish "My teacher says..." section of web quest and turn in for credit. Send me an email to request sharing of the presentation via Google presentations.
3. Read first five pages of The Great Gatsby (TGG).
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1. Complete journal #8B.6; get answers from a classmate or from me during brunch or lunch.
2. We updated the web quest notes with, "My teacher says..." information. Email me and I will share the presentation with you.
3. Bring The Great Gatsby novel tomorrow.
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1. Complete journal 8B.5; get answers from a classmate or from me during brunch or lunch.
2. Finish The Great Gatsby webquest.
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1. Complete journal #8B.4; see me or a classmate for the answers. Complete grab bag for HW.
2. Watch a segment of Ken Burns' video on prohibition. Answer question on web quest. Ken Burns: Prohibition Segment
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1. Complete journal #8B.3; see a classmate for answers.
2. Show me journal #8B.2 grab bag for homework credit.
3. Work on your Gatsby webquest through #10.
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1. Complete journal 8B.2. See a classmate for the correct answers or see me during brunch or lunch.
2. Show me 8B.1 for HW credit.
3. Complete questions 1-6 on your Gatsby Web Quest. Check your drive, email or click below for direct links.
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1. Complete journal #8B.1. See attached for new format.
2. Complete "Grab Bag" column #8B.1 as HW.
3. Upload your "Freedom Essay" to turnitin.com. IT IS LATE AFTER 11:59 PM TONIGHT!
4. Check out a copy of The Great Gatsby from the library.
5. I introduced the web quest for The Great Gatsby.
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1. Turn in journal #8 for credit.
2. Take journal #8 quiz on Tuesday, 1/27 during brunch.
3. Finish writing your freedom essay. See the instructions that I shared with you via your email and Google Drive. THERE WILL BE NO TIME TO TYPE YOUR ESSAY ON MONDAY! We will only be submitting to turnitin.com.
4. Have a wonderful weekend!
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1. Complete journals 8.8 & 8.9 and the REFLECTION.
2. Review journal 8 for tomorrow's quiz. There will also be a critical reading component.
3. Show me your rough draft for credit.
4. We began typing final draft of freedom essay via Google Docs.
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1. Complete journal 8.7.
2. Write rough draft for freedom essay using revision and practice from workshop.
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1. Complete journal 8.6; get answers from a classmate or me during brunch or lunch.
2. We began writing the rough draft of our exam essay rewrite.
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1. Complete journal 8.5; get the correct answers from a classmate or from me during brunch or lunch.
2. Complete step 5 in your writer's workshop portfolio. Use the following images to complete the activity.
3. Remember to complete your course newsletter review. It is due Tuesday, 1/20.
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1. Complete journal 8.4. See a classmate for the answers or see me during brunch or lunch.
2. Watch the video on writing introductions. See below.
3. Complete step 5 in the writer's workshop portfolio.
4. Remember, course newsletter review is due Tuesday, 1/20/15.
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1. Complete journal 8.3. Get correct definitions from a classmate or from me during brunch or lunch.
2. Complete steps 3 & 4 in your writer's workshop portfolio. See image below for help in step 3. Also, in the four boxes around the circle map, get ideas from four different classmates or people on what they think freedom is.
3. Don't forget: Syllabus review is due Tuesday, 1/20/15!
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1. Complete journal 8.2. Get the correct definitions from a classmate or me during brunch or lunch.
2. Finish step 1 of the writer's workshop that we began yesterday.
3. Don't forget...course newsletter review and webpage subscription is due no later than Tuesday, 1/20/15.
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1. Complete journal 8.1. Be sure to make your best guess for each vocabulary word used in context and then get the correct answer from a classmate.
2. Get caught up on the Writer's Workshop we began today in class. See me for instructions.
3. Complete semester assignments. Click on file below.