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  1. Work on poetry project...due Sunday night by11:59 pm to Turnitin.com.
  2. Add appendix to document.  See posting for directions. Appendix for Poetry Project.

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  1. CAASPP testing today.
  2. Juniors report to assigned testing location.
  3. Reversed minimum day schedule after testing.  Students report to periods 2, 4, 6 today.  1st period will not meet.
  4. Work on poetry project...due Sunday night by11:59 pm to Turnitin.com.
  5. Add appendix to document.  See posting for directions. Appendix for Poetry Project.

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  1. CAASPP testing today.
  2. Juniors report to assigned testing location.
  3. Reversed minimum day schedule after testing.  Students report to periods 2, 4, 6 today.  1st period will not meet.
  4. Work on poetry project...due Sunday night by11:59 pm to Turnitin.com.

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  1. Folders were collected.  If you were out today, you need to turn them in by brunch tomorrow to receive full credit.
  2. CAASPP testing information was reviewed.  Bring ear buds and report to test tomorrow by 7:50am:  Period 1-Histed (516), Period 2 Rios (405), Period 4 Patey (503).
  3. Continue working on your poetry project.

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  1. Poetry Coffee House Project announced.  
  2. CAASPP testing begins on Tuesday, May 16th.

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  1. Today, we decompressed after yesterday's exam with Kahoot review and The Crucible viewing.
  2. Finalized folder checklist was announced.  Folders are due on Monday, May 15th.

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  1. Show me your notes from the argument video review for HW credit stamp.
  2. Write argument essay from 2014 prompt.  Time yourself for 40 minutes.  
  3. Read and score student samples (attached).
  4. Review for Wednesday's AP exam;  see the links I provided.

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  1. Study for next week's exam.  Use the links on web page to do so.
  2. HW:   Watch Argument Review Essay Video #5.  Write 7+ notes.  
  3. Be prepared to write argument essay on Monday!

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  1. Complete Journal Reflection and turn in Journal #8B for credit.  There will NOT be a quiz on this journal.
  2. Watch one of the specialized videos (all are about 6:30 long) for the RA Essays that are found in my links.  Consider how you did on the recent essay.  Write a 1/2 page reflection on what you need to improve upon and how elements of the video will help you.  This is due at the end of class today.
  3. DUE MONDAY:  Watch the Argument essay video.  Write 7+ notes from the video that will help you.  Be prepared to write your final essay on Monday!
  4. If you took the practice test last Thursday, please plan on attending the follow-up session during lunch on Monday or Tuesday.  Sign-up form to follow in a Remind text soon.
  5. GOOD LUCK TOMORROW ON YOUR APUSH EXAM!  May the luck o' the iTrish be with you all! 

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  1. Complete Journal #8B.8; see me or a classmate for clarification if needed.
  2. Read the student samples for CB Q#2 RA essay.  Score each using the rubric attached. 
  3. Have two peers grade your essay and give you feedback.
  4. STUDY!

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  1. Complete Journal #8B.7; see me or a classmate for clarification.
  2. Write RA essay in 40 minutes or less.  This is on page 9 of your 2014 exam booklet.  
  3. Study!

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  1. Complete Journal #8B.6; see a classmate or me for clarification.
  2. Compare 2014 AP released exam to 2016 AP secure exam.  Look carefully at MC questions.  See the chart of our observations attached.
  3. Turn in your RA Essay video notes for credit.
  4. STUDY!

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  1. Complete Journal #8B.5; see a classmate for clarification.
  2. Organize AP Lang Resource Folder.  See picture attached for materials to pull from your binder. Folder will be collected and checked on May 11th.
  3. Watch Rhetorical Analysis Essay Review video (#4) and write 7-10 points to remember.

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  1. Complete Journal #8B.4; see a classmate for an overview.
  2. Synthesis essays were peer graded.
  3. Watch Rhetorical Analysis Essay Review video (#4); write 7-10 points to remember--DUE MONDAY! 

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  1. Complete Journal #8B.3; check with a classmate to see if you were correct.
  2. Read three student sample essays and complete analysis of each.  See packet attached.
  3. HW:  Choose one other synthesis video to watch and write a 1/2 page reflection.

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  1. Complete Journal #8B.2. See a classmate to check your work.
  2. Turn in your synthesis essay video notes that was assigned last night for HW.
  3. Write the synthesis essay at home.  Give yourself no more than :45.  
  4. HW:  Complete the Practice Exam  #2 (Online).  Set timer for :20.  Record your results, your time, your strengths and weaknesses.

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  1. Complete Journal #8B.1.  This is the LAST grammar journal of the year.  We will have one more vocabulary journal before the semester ends.
  2. Check out the LINKS for AP test review.  It is on the far right side of my web page in white letters.  Many resources for you, including one for tonight's homework.
  3. For homework tonight, watch the Synthesis Essay Video #4-Review. This video can be found under my LINKS on the website. Write 7-10 points to remember. Bring it in for credit tomorrow.
  4. See me during brunch (if you were absent today) to complete peer grading activity.  It will take you about 12 minutes.

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RALLY DAY / LATE START SCHEDULE!
  1. Turn in Journal #8 for credit.
  2. Take quiz during brunch.
  3. Study for AP exams; see the links on my web page for a start.

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  1. Complete Journal #8.8 and Reflection.
  2. Complete the MC analysis handout for the 2014 AP Lang test packet.  Turn this in for credit.
  3. Study for your Journal #8 quiz; it is TOMORROW.

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  1. Complete Journal #8.7.
  2. Review sample student essays of the Joan Didion prompt you wrote to yesterday.  Assign a grade for each essay based on the rubric.  Get handouts from the "Missed Work" folder in the front of the room.
  3. Study for your Journal #8 quiz; it is on Friday.

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  1. Complete Journal #8.7; remember to use context so that you show you know the meaning of the word.
  2. Get an AP Lang Test Prep review packet from me.  Take the MC section and time yourself for 60 minutes only. On your honor...no penalties.  This is HW!
  3. Write to the Joan Didion prompt.  See me for this.  Timed writing:  30 minutes.

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  1. Complete Journal #8.6; get the correct answers from a classmate.
  2. Take final Crucible test during lunch this week.
  3. Get ready for intense AP Lang Test Prep!

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  1. Complete Journal #8.5; get the correct answers from a classmate.
  2. Turn in logical fallacies handout for HW credit; turn in fallacy analysis paragraph for grading.
  3. Read Act IV in The Crucible.  See audio files below if you'd like to listen to it or re-read it.  BTW, I didn't click "save" from school, so I don't know the exact times that we left off on the audio today.  Sorry about that.  Below are the approximate times that we left off:
  • Period 1:  16:30
  • Period 2:  14:10
  • Period 4:  11:00
  1. Be ready for your Crucible Final test on Monday!

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Assignment

  1. Complete Journal #8.4; see a classmate for the correct answers.
  2. Show me your fallacies HW from last night for credit.
  3. Practice with fallacies in a piece of writing.  See page three of handout.
  4. Independently, complete a short writing using a fallacy on the back page of the handout given yesterday.  See attached Google Slides presentation for discussion and directions.

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  1. Complete Journal 8.3; get the correct answers from a classmate.
  2. We finished the CAASPP Interim Tests; see me for how to make this up.
  3. Take Crucible Act III quiz during brunch.
  4. Practice with logical fallacies.  Complete the front and back of the handout.

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  1. Complete Journal #8.2; see a classmate for the correct answers.
  2. We completed a practice CAASPP today.  See me for make-up options.
  3. Read The Crucible Act III; be prepared when you walk in tomorrow.
  4. Study for AP Lang Exam.

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  1. Complete Journal #8.1; get correct answers from a classmate.
  2. CAASPP Interim testing today.  Get caught up tomorrow.
  3. Bring earbuds tomorrow!
  4. Levels of Diction due tonight!

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  1. Complete Bright Bytes survey.  It's posted on my main home page.
  2. Interview with an Author essay is due tonight by 11:59 pm.
  3. Diction analysis is due Monday, April 10 by 11:59 pm.
  4. Spend some time on AP Lang test prep. Review multiple choice practice tests.  Set a timer and practice writing and taking multiple choice tests.
  5. Happy Spring Break!

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Assignment

  1. Turn in Journal #7B Warm-ups for credit.
  2. Take Journal #7B quiz during brunch.
  3. Begin working on Levels of Diction assignment.  It is due by 11:59 p.m.on Monday, April 10th.  See attachment.
  4. Interview with an Author essay is due tomorrow by 11:59 p.m.

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  1. Complete Journal #7B.7 and the Journal Reflection.  
  2. Use Journal #7B Quiz Review handout to study for tomorrow's journal quiz. Answer key is posted below.
  3. Take Crucible Act 2 quiz during brunch.
  4. Interview with an Author essay is due Friday, March 31!

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  1. Complete journal 7B.6; get the correct answers from a classmate.
  2. Turn in your notes on diction that were assigned yesterday for homework.
  3. Finish reading Act 2 of The Crucible.
  4. Interview with an Author is due Friday, 3/31 to Turnitin.com.
  5. Journal #7B quiz is Thursday.

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  1. Complete journal 7B.5; get the correct answers from a classmate.
  2. Take thorough notes on diction using pp. 257-270 in your Writing with a Purpose text.
  3. Read pp. 1266-1280 of  Act 2 in The Crucible.
  4. Interview with an Author is due Friday, 3/31 to Turnitin.com.
  5. Journal #7B quiz is Thursday.

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Assignment

  1. Show me your Crucible HW from last night for credit.
  2. Turn in the writing portion of the HW.
  3. Read pp. 1266-1273.  Read about allusions on p. 1266 as well.
  4. Work on Interview with an Author...due Friday, 3/31.  Assignment will be created in Turnitin.com this weekend if you'd like to upload early.

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  1. Complete Journal #7B.4; see a classmate for the correct answers.
  2. Complete character map for act 1 (attached).
  3. Complete characterization analysis (attached).
  4. Interview with an Author essay is due next Friday, March 31!

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  1. Complete Journal #7B.3; see a classmate for the correct answers.
  2. Take pre-reading "Quizzer."
  3. Read act 1 of The Crucible.
  4. Work on your Interview with an Author essay.  It's due Friday, 3/31.

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  1. Complete Journal #7B.2; get additional notes and correct answers from a classmate.
  2. Turn in Journal #7 warm-ups.
  3. Take Journal #1-7 Unit Test during lunch.
  4. Read pp. 1234-1237 in RED textbook at home.  Be prepared!
  5. Work on your Interview with an Author essay--due Friday, 3/31/17.

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  1. Complete journal #7B.1; see a classmate for the correct answers.
  2. Library Time:  Today was the last day for the library.  You will have to go on your own for further research. Interview with an Author Essay is due Friday, March 31 to Turnitin.com
  3. Journal #7 Quiz is tomorrow.  It will cover words from all 1-7 lists.  Be prepared!

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  1. Papers returned for IC auditing purposes.
  2. Groups used today as last day to work on project.
  3. Journal quiz has been moved to Tuesday, 3/21. It is a full unit quiz from all journals (#1-7).
  4. Keep working on your group project and your interview essay.

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  1. Complete journal reflection:  Choose three words that reflect the postmodern period.  Explain why/how each does so.
  2. Get to the library to research your author.  Ask Mrs. McCann for information about where/how.
  3. Group project is due Monday.
  4. Journal #7 quiz tomorrow.  See Quizlet posted for study purposes.

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  1. Complete journal 7.8.
  2. Work on your group project (Google Slides).  It's due Monday, 3/20.
  3. Journal #7 quiz is Friday.  Use Quizlet provided by Fernando Meija. :)

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  1. Complete journal #7.7.
  2. Work on your Arthur Miller background group project.
  3. Journal #7 quiz is on Friday.  See posting for Quizlet link:Vocab Quizlet

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  1. Complete journal 7.6.
  2. More presentations took place.
  3. Review the guidelines for Interview with an Author.
  4. Get ahead homework assignment is due Wednesday, 3/16.  See attachment.

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  1. Complete journal 7.5; get the correct answers from a classmate.
  2. More presentations.
  3. Review requirements for Interview with a Postmodern Author.

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  1. Complete journal 7.4; get the correct answers from a classmate.
  2. Due to Black and Gold Day and the large number of students out for the event, we watched more of Redford's The Great Gatsby.
  3. Review the requirements for Interview with a Postmodern Author.  It is due Friday, March 31.

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  1. Complete journal #7.3; get the correct answers from a classmate.
  2. Show me your double/bubble chart about the moderns vs. postmoderns for credit.
  3. Interview with a post-modern author essay was announced.  Please review the attached guidelines.  Interview with a Postmodern Author

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  1. Complete journal #7.2; get the correct answers from a classmate.
  2. Read PPT on postmodernism.  
  3. Create a double bubble comparing/contrasting the modern to the postmodern period.
  4. ReturnThe Great Gatsby to the library on your own time.
  5. More presentations took place today.

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  1. Complete journal #7.1; get the correct answers from a classmate.
  2. We reviewed last week class lessons (due to my absence).
  3. More presentations took place today.

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  1. Turn in sentence structure review handout for credit.
  2. Turn in journal #6B for credit.
  3. Take journal #6B quiz during brunch.

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  1. District PT Day #2:  Type Essay; Upload to Turnitin.com.  See me to get caught up with this.
  2. Finish Journal #6B and Sentence Structure Review Handout for tomorrow's quiz.  Answer key for Sentence Structure Review Handout is attached.

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  1. District PT Day 1:  Read and annotate sources.  Plan essay. See me to make arrangements to get caught up on this.
  2. Complete the rest of Journal #6B and Sentence Structure Review handout. Journal #6B quiz is Friday!

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  1. Complete journal #6B.5; see a classmate for the correct answers.
  2. Take The Great Gatsby multiple choice test during lunch.  
  3. Finish American Dream essay, if needed.  It will be collected on Monday, March 6.

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  1. Complete journal #6B.5; see a classmate for the correct answers.
  2. Make sure you have finished your TGG synthesis essay.  It will be a composite test score with your TGG multiple choice test given tomorrow.
  3. Study for TGG multiple choice.  I have attached the study guide. This will be the last AP study guide given this year.  Any future practice AP tests will be cold.

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Assignment

  1. Show me Review 1 on simple and compound sentences for homework credit.
  2. Fill in the box for today's journal #6B.3.
  3. A few more presentations were shared.
  4. Synthesis essay review.  Review your synthesis essay packet.  See link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1nZY8pqzQXJYUthtvzZGkdgLCo59Zf32gbt-Rukl13f0/edit?usp=sharing.
  5. In class synthesis essay #2 on the America Dream is tomorrow.  You will have 35 minutes to read sources and compose a synthesis essay that answers the prompt.

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Assignment

  1. Complete journal #6B.2; see a classmate for the correct answers.
  2. Practice with simple and compound sentences using attached (Review #1 only).
  3. We began mini project presentations.
  4. Finish TGG if you have not already.

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Assignment

  1. Complete journal #6B.1.  See a classmate for the correct answers.
  2. Complete "American dream is not dead" reading and activity.  See attached.
  3. Finish TGG if you have not already.

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  1. Turn in journal #6 warm-ups for credit.
  2. Take journal #6 quiz upon during brunch or lunch.
  3. Chapter 7 mini project is due Tuesday, 2/21.

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  1. Complete journal #6.8 and the reflection bubble.  For the reflection, choose three words that are difficult for you to remember.  Explain why they are difficult and what you will do to remember them.
  2. Work on your mini project for chapter 7.  Complete an online work log through Canvas. If you were absent, this will be open beginning tomorrow after school.
  3. Mini project is due Tuesday, 2/22. 
  4. Journal #6 quiz is tomorrow!
  5. Finish TGG by next Tuesday, 2/22.

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Assignment

  1. Complete journal #6.7.
  2. Practice with multiple choice mini #4.  See attached.  Get explanation from a classmate.
  3. Decide which mini-project for chapter 7 you'd like to complete for next Tuesday.  Complete the attached handout, but do not cut on the line as indicated. :(

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  1. Complete journal #6.6.
  2. Turn in the following:  Chapters 4-6 Analysis and Modernist Notes.
  3. Take chapters 4-6 quiz during brunch immediately upon your return to school.
  4. If you haven't finished reading chapter 7, please do so tonight.

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Assignment

  1. Complete journal 6.5; get the correct answers from a classmate.
  2. Chapter 4-6 quiz had formatting and technical issues; therefore, be prepared to take it on Monday.  I will also be collecting the analysis for chapters 4-6 as well as your Moderns notes on Monday.
  3. We discussed the American Dream for each of the characters in TGG.
  4. Read chapter 7 for Monday.
  5. Have a fun, fantastic weekend, all!

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Assignment

  1. Complete journal #6.4; get the correct answer from a classmate.
  2. Review this Google Slide Presentation and take a position about the American Dream.  
  3. Chapters 4-6 analysis is due tomorrow.  There is a quiz on chapters 4-6 tomorrow as well.
  4. PERIOD 1 ONLY:  NO CLASS TOMORROW. TAKE QUIZ ON CANVAS BETWEEN 8:55AM -9:34AM.  READ CHAPTER 7 OVER THE WEEKEND; COMPLETE JOURNAL #6.5--CHECKING ON MONDAY!

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  1. Complete journal #6.3; get the correct answers from a classmate.
  2. Work on chapters 4-6 analysis questions for TGG.  This is due Friday, 2/10 before the quiz.  

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  1. Complete journal #6.2; see a classmate for the correct answers.
  2. REGISTER FOR YOUR AP TESTING!  HERE IS THE LINK: AP Testing Registration
  3. Read chapter 6 in TGG.
  4. Begin working on chapters 4-6 analysis (see me for the handout.)

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  1. Complete Journal #6.1; get the correct answers from a classmate.  The quiz for this journal will be on Thursday, February 16th.
  2. Upload your Journal #5B quiz answers to Canvas when you return.
  3. Read chapter 6 in TGG.
  4. Bring your AP test registration information tomorrow.

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Assignment

1.  Turn in the following for credit:
  • Journal #5B Warm-Ups
  • Clauses II Review
  • Figurative Language Handout
2.  Take quiz on Journal #5B Monday.
3.  Read chapter 5.

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Assignment

  1. Show me your Clauses Review II for stamp of completion credit.
  2. Take notes on the Modernist Period using the following link:  https://prezi.com/w9bsrluimaz0/the-moderns-1900-1950/?utm_campaign=share&utm_medium=copy.
  3. Use attached handout for note taking.
  4. Study for tomorrow's journal #5B quiz.

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Assignment

  1. Complete journal #5B.6; get the correct answers from a classmate.
  2. Complete Clauses Review II for quiz practice.
  3. Read chapter 4.
  4. Study for Friday's quiz.

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Assignment

  1. For Journal #5B.5, write three things you know about clauses.
  2. We reviewed figurative language handout, specifically litotes and idioms.
  3. Complete DB #1-Who is Jay Gatsby by 7:00 a.m. tomorrow.
  4. Read chapter 4 in TGG.

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Assignment

  1. Turn in Clauses Review I for credit.  
  2. Turn in TGG chapters 2 & 3 reading guides for credit.
  3. Take TGG chapters 2 & 3 quiz during brunch tomorrow.
  4. DB #1:  Who is Jay Gatsby is due tomorrow by 11:59 p.m.

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Assignment

  1. Complete journal #5B.4; see a classmate for the correct answers.
  2. Show me your completed chapter 3 reading guide for completion stamp when you return.
  3. Practice with identifying figurative language in TGG for chapters 2 and 3. See attached handout.

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Assignment

  1. Show me your complete Clauses Review #1 for completion stamp upon return. Get the correct answers from me or a classmate.
  2. For journal #5B.3, write three questions you still have about clauses.
  3. Complete chapter 3 reading guide. See attached handout.

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Assignment

  1. Complete journal #5B.2; see a classmate for the correct answers.
  2. Show me your completed chapter 2 reading guide for full credit stamp.
  3. Read TGG chapter 3.
  4. Complete Clauses Review I for homework.  Handout is attached.

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Assignment

  1. Complete journal #5B.1.  Get the correct answers from a classmate.
  2. Analyze the budget Jay Gatsby would have had back in the twenties.  Use "Living the Good Life" handouts attached below for this.  
  3. Complete chapter 2 reading guide questions (attached).

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Assignment

  1. NO warm-up journal today. Copies didn't come in.  :(
  2. Watch the attached clip from Robert Redford's The Great Gatsby video.
  3. Complete attached viewing journal.
  4. I will be out this week due to a death in the family.  Please see board and substitute for any missed work.  

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Assignment

  1. Complete journal #5.8; See a classmate for the correct answers and explanations.
  2. Read and annotate chapter 1 passage; answer short answer questions.
  3. Re-write your chapter 1 quick write now that you have closely read about the narrator.  Reflect:  What details did you miss? Why did you miss them?
  4. Journal #5B quiz tomorrow.

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Assignment

  1. Complete journal #5.7.
  2. We reviewed epigraphs and specific motifs related to real life beliefs about people.
  3. We started a quick write for chapter 1; we will finish it at the beginning of class tomorrow.  You can get caught up then.
  4. Study for Friday's journal quiz.

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Assignment

  1. Complete journal 5.6; use context to show your understanding of the word.
  2. Pick up a copy of The Great Gatsby from the library.
  3. Read chapter 1.
  4. Turn in the following assignments for credit:  synthesis annotations, exam analysis for writing (periods 2, 4 only), web quest answers, epigram handout.
  5. Test Prep Tuesday:  Multiple Choice Minis--get this half sheet from folder.

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Assignment

  1. Complete journal 5.5.  Be sure to include enough context and clues to show your understanding of the word.
  2. Using your notes from the web quest, write an essay in 30 minutes.  See me for details and a time to complete this.
  3. Practice with epigrams.  See attached handout for this.

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Assignment

  1. Complete journal #5.4; see a classmate for the correct answers.
  2. We reviewed the student synthesis essay samples; see a classmate for the correct answers.  I will give you a copy of the explanations for each essay next week.
  3. Complete Gatsby Web Quest by tomorrow.  You will need it to complete the next assignment.
 

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Assignment

  1. Complete journal #5.3; see a classmate for the correct answers.
  2. We reviewed analysis of exam essays.
  3. We reviewed synthesis essays and similarities and differences to argument and rhetorical analysis essays.
  4. Review the attached rubric for synthesis essays.
  5. Assign grade to each student sample (attached).
  6. Begin Gatsby web quest, if desired.  See link on main page.

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Assignment

  1. Complete journal 5.2; get the correct answers from a classmate.
  2. See me for the correct answers for your exam MC analysis.  Finish reflection, write "Absent" at the top and turn in for credit.
  3. Complete analysis and reflection for both of your exam essays.  See attached handout.  Follow instructions carefully.
  4. Read about synthesis essays (attached).  Annotate.  Write two comments about what you learned on each page.  Be prepared to share tomorrow in class.

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Assignment

  1. Complete journal 5.1; see a classmate for the correct definitions.  Handout attached.
  2. Check your login information for both Turnitin.com and Canvas.  If you need to reset these accounts, please do so immediately.
  3. Complete exam analysis for multiple choice section of exam. See me for the materials for this upon your return to school.

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Assignment

  1. We worked on the exam study guide.  Remember, it is the last assignment due on your designated exam day. 

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Assignment

  1. Pick up a copy of the exam study guide from me.  It is due on the day of your exam, which is Monday!  

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Assignment

  1. Take journal #4B quiz during lunch on Wednesday.
  2. Turn in your journal warm-ups and your phrases review handouts for credit.
  3. Prepare for exams.

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Assignment

  1. See me during lunch on Wednesday, 12/7 to write your exam essay #2. You will need the whole 45 minutes.  Get here asap.
  2. Phrases quiz is tomorrow,  Tuesday, December 6th.  Answer key for Phrases Review handout is attached.

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Assignment

  1. Due to the Every 15 Minutes presentation, quiz has been moved to Tuesday, December 6th.  Answer key for Phrases Review handout is attached.
  2. Exam Essay #2-Argument will be on Monday, December 5th.  Please review the elements of an argumentative essay before then.

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Assignment

  1. Check your answers from yesterday's quiz review handouts.  See attached.
  2. We reviewed the chapters 9 & 10 of Douglass's narrative.  See attached as a make-up assignment.
  3. Journal #4B quiz is Tuesday, December 6.
  4. Dialectical Journal #3 is due Friday by 11:59 p.m.
  5. Final Exam essay #2 (Argument) is on Monday.  Make sure you know all of the parts of this essay as it counts worth 2 essays.

Due:

Assignment

  1. Practice with phrases for Friday's quiz.  Do ODDS only!  Be sure to label the function of the gerund on p. 15 in part B.  See attached.
  2. Use library database to find artwork from the American Romantic period.
  3. Download the image to your Google Drive.
  4. Copy and paste the OPTIC chart from my website to a page under your image on the Google Doc.  Complete your analysis on the chart.
  5. Insert a new page under your chart and write one paragraph that summarizes your analysis of the image.  Write a second paragraph that makes a clear connection to Douglass's Narrative. Type using MLA format and upload to turnitin.com by 11:59 p.m. tonight.
  6. Journal #4B quiz is Friday.  
  7. Dialectical Journal #3 is due Friday by 11:59 p.m.
  8. Final Exam essay #2 (Argument) is on Monday.  Make sure you know all of the parts of this essay as it counts worth 2 essays.

Due:

Assignment

  1. Complete journal 4B.5; get the correct answers from a classmate.
  2. Use library database to find artwork from the American Romantic period.
  3. Download the image to your Google Drive.
  4. Copy and paste the OPTIC chart from my website to a page under your image on the Google Doc.
  5. Journal #4B quiz is Friday.
  6. Dialectical Journal #3 is due Friday by 11:59 p.m.

Due:

Assignment

  1. Complete journal #4B.5; see a classmate for the correct answers.
  2. Mark your calendars to see me during lunch on Thursday, 12/1, to write your first essay for your final exam.  You will need all 45 minutes, so be prompt.
  3. Final journal quiz of the year is Friday!  Study!
  4. Dialectical journal #3 is due Friday, 12/2 by 11:59 p.m.

Due:

Assignment

  1. Complete journal #4B.3; see a classmate for the correct answers.
  2. I reviewed this week's journals with students.
  3. Dialectical journal #2 is due on Friday, 11/25 by 11:59 p.m.

Due:

Assignment

  1. Complete journal #4B.2; see a classmate for the correct answers.
  2. Time was given in class to work on dialectical journal #2, which is due on Friday, 11/25 by 11:59 p.m.

Due:

Assignment

  1. Complete journal #4B.1; see a classmate for the correct answers.
  2. Review the attached slide show that Mrs. McCann taught today.  It covers ML8, which is required for this week's dialectical journal.  See Mrs. McCann for the complete lesson and credit for doing it.
  3. Dialectical journal #2 is due Friday, 11/25 by 11:59 p.m.

Due:

Assignment

  1. See me for HW check on anecdotes, irony, maxims.
  2. Turn in Journal #4 for credit.
  3. Take Journal #4 quiz during brunch or lunch.
  4. Read chapters 5-8 in The Narrative....
  5. Work on DJ #2--due Friday, 11/25/16 by 11:59 p.m.

Due:

Assignment

  1. Complete journal reflection in bubble on warm-up journal; you may reflect any way you'd like as long as you have at least 3 sentences of reflection.
  2. Discover anecdotes, irony, and maxims as they are used in Douglass's Narrative.  See attached.
  3. Journal #4 quiz is tomorrow!  Study all three vocabulary journals.
  4. Dialectical journal #1 is due by 11:59 p.m. on Friday, 11/18/16.

Due:

Assignment

  1. Complete journal #4.7.
  2. Research, identify and listen to various spirituals and the purpose of them; complete attached chart.
  3. DJ #1 is due on Friday, 11/18 by 11:59 p.m.
  4. Journal #4 quiz is on Friday, 11/18.

Due:

Assignment

  1. Complete journal #4.6.
  2. View attached Google Slide Presentation.
  3. Revise and retype your imagery paragraph from yesterday.  Use MLA format and submit to Turnitin.com by 11:59 p.m. tonight.
  4. Chapters 1-4 dialectical journal is due on Friday, November 18 by 11:59 p.m.
  5. Journal #4 quiz Friday.

Due:

Assignment

  1. Complete journal #4.5; see a classmate for the correct answers.
  2. Turn in your Frederick Douglass--A Romantic? writing and notes for credit.
  3. Analyze the imagery Douglass uses in chapters 1-4.  Complete attached chart for analysis.  It is p. 5 in your Analysis section of your binder.
  4. See me during brunch for timed writing assignment.  You need 8 minutes.
  5. Work on Dialectical Journal (DJ) #1; it is due on Friday, 11/18 by 11:59 p.m.

Due:

Assignment

  1. Complete journal #4.4; see a classmate for the correct answers.
  2. Take quiz on the preface and letter reading during brunch on Monday.
  3. Watch the video on the Romantic Literature Period.  It is attached below.
  4. Take notes as you watch.
  5. Write 1/2 to 3/4 page paragraph on the following prompt:  Would Frederick Douglass be considered a romantic writer? Use your knowledge from the preface and the letter at the beginning of the narrative to help you form your response.
  6. DB #14 is due by 11:59 p.m. Friday, 11/11/16.
  7. Check assignment guidelines for your reading of the Narrative of Frederick Douglass on the main posts of this website. Reading assignment #1 is due by Friday, 11/18/16 at 11:59 p.m.

Due:

Assignment

  1. Complete journal #4.3; see a classmate for the correct answers.
  2. Turn in your Frederick Douglass timeline for credit.
  3. We finished presentations.  If you were absent during your group's presentation, see me for an alternate assignment.
  4. Read the preface and the letter in The Narrative of Frederick Douglass.  The PDF of the text is posted on the main page of my website as well as here.

Due:

Assignment

  1. Complete journal #4.2; see a classmate for the correct answers.
  2. Read and annotate the Frederick Douglass biography (see attachment).  Look for examples of events that may have contributed to his writings.
  3. Create a timeline of events for Frederick Douglass.  The instructions are at the end of the biography.
  4. DB #14 is due on Friday, 11/11/16 by 11:59 pm.

Due:

Assignment

  1. Complete Journal 4.1; get the correct answers from a classmate.
  2. We began presentations today and will finish on Wednesday. If your group presented today, and you were absent, you MUST SEE ME FOR AN ALTERNATE ASSIGNMENT.  You will not receive the speech/presentation grade.
  3. DB #14 is due on Friday by 11:59 p.m.

Due:

Assignment

  1. Turn in Journal #3B and the subject/object complement handouts for credit. 
  2. Take your quiz Monday during lunch.
  3. Work on group newspaper project.
  4. Make arrangements with me to type your District PT essay during lunch Monday.  It is worth a test score!
  5. DB #14 is now due Friday, November 11th by 11:59 p.m.  Please use the extra time to prepare for the group presentation that's due on Monday, November 7th.  All groups will present on Monday!  Please refer to yesterday's post for grading expectations.  If you are absent, you will receive an alternate assignment.  See me!

Due:

Assignment

  1. Complete your journal reflection. Quiz tomorrow!
  2. Complete subject/object complements handout for tomorrow's review.
  3. Work on group newspaper project.
  4. Make arrangements with me to type your District PT essay during lunch today or tomorrow.  It is worth a test score!
  5. DB #14 is now due Friday, November 11th by 11:59 p.m.  Please use the extra time to prepare for the group presentation that's due on Monday, November 7th.  All groups will present on Monday!  Please refer to yesterday's post for grading expectations.  If you are absent, you will receive an alternate assignment.  See me!

Due:

Assignment

  1. Complete journal l#3B.7 for homework.
  2. Complete subject and object complements review handout (attached).
  3. Journal #3B quiz is Friday.
  4. See me during lunch to makeup District PT part 1.
  5. DB #14 is due Friday by 11:59 p.m.
  6. Continue working on group project.  See my post about grading and guidelines. Presentations are due on Monday!

Due:

Assignment

  1. Complete journal #3B.6; get the correct answers from a classmate.
  2. Contact your group members for an update on your part of the Newspaper project.  The projects are due at the beginning of class on Monday, November 7th for presentations.  
  3. DB #14 is due by Friday at 11:59 p.m.
  4. District Performance Task (PT) will be head tomorrow and Thursday with uploads to Turnitin.com on Friday.  Please try to be present on these days. Make up time will be at a minimum as the tests are being graded next week by a special grading team.  The PT will count as a test score in IC.  

Due:

Assignment

  1. Complete journal #3B.5; see a classmate for the correct answers.
  2. We reviewed the DO/IO practice handout.  See a classmate for the correct answers.
  3. Show me your SMELL charts as well as your DO/IO practice for stamp credit.
  4. New home groups were assigned for group newspaper project.  See attached instructions/handout.  Project is due Monday, November 7th when class begins.
  5. DB #14 is due Friday by 11:59 p.m.

Due:

Assignment

  1. No warm-up today.
  2. Free Choice Friday:
  • Work on DB #13 that's due tonight by 11:59 p.m.
  • Work on Patrick Henry IA lesson that's due by Sunday to Turnitin.com by 11:59 p.m.
  • Work on SMELL charts for American Political Rhetoric project (attached). More instructions on today's posting American Political Rhetoric.
  • Complete warmup review for DOs and IOs (attached).

Due:

Assignment

  1. Complete journal #3B.4; get the correct answers from a classmate.
  2. We reviewed questions #5, 7, 9 on Henry Interactive Lesson.  Check in with a classmate to make sure you are on the right track.
  3. Continue analyzing his speech; complete passage #2 for tomorrow.
  4. DB #13 is due by 11:59 p.m. Friday.

Due:

Assignment

  1. Complete journal #3B.3; get the correct answers from a classmate.
  2. We reviewed questions #1-3 on Henry Interactive Lesson.  Check in with a classmate to make sure you are on the right track.
  3. Continue analyzing his speech; complete questions #4-9 for tomorrow.
  4. DB #13 is due by 11:59 p.m. Friday.

Due:

Assignment

  1. Complete journal #3B.2; get the correct answers from a classmate.
  2. Begin working on the interactive lesson for Patrick Henry. Here is the link: http://www.goldenvalleyhs.org/apps/classes/show_class.jsp?classREC_ID=750587.
  3. Get through at least questions #1-3 before tomorrow.
  4. DB #13 is due Friday by 11:59 p.m.

Due:

Assignment

  1. Complete Journal #3B.1 for homework.
  2. Turn in Journal #3 warm-ups  for credit.
  3. Take Journal #3 quiz during brunch.
  4. Work on DB #13; it is due on Friday by 11:59 p.m.  

Due:

Assignment

  1. Make sure Journal #3 is fully completed by Monday.  
  2. Study for Journal #3 quiz...it's Monday due to counseling presentations.
  3. SMELL +1 is due Sunday, 10/23 by 11:59 p.m.  See yesterday's post for requirements.
  4. DB #13 is due tonight by 11:59 p.m.
  5. Have a nice weekend!

Due:

Assignment

  1. Complete journal #3.8 and the reflection. For the reflection, choose three (3) vocabulary words that have a negative connotation and explain whey they have that negative feeling.
  2. Complete the "Speech Analysis Worksheet" for Franklin's constitutional convention speech.  It is attached below.
  3. Journal #3 quiz is now on MONDAY.  I will collect the journal and give the quiz then.  
  4. Report directly to the theater tomorrow for class.  Find me in front of the theater doors to be marked present for class.  
  5. DB #12 is due by 11:59 p.m. on FRIDAY.
  6. SMELL +1  is due Sunday, by 11:59 p.m.  See attached for guidelines.

Due:

Assignment

  1. PSAT today.
  2. DB #12 due Friday by 11:59 p.m.
  3. Journal #3 quiz on Friday.
  4. Minimum day tomorrow.

Due:

Assignment

  1. Complete journal #3.7.
  2. Show me your Franklin notes for stamp credit.
  3. Read Franklin's convention speech; annotate for not only rhetorical appeals (ethos, logos, pathos) but also for other devices that his powerful speech contains.  See p. 2 in your Course Info section of your binder for the list of rhetorical devices.  Attached is the speech.  You may also listen to the speech once as well.
  4. DB #12 is due Friday by 11:59 p.m.
  5. Good luck on tomorrow's PSAT.  Get a good night's rest and have a full belly when you come to school tomorrow.

Due:

Assignment

  1. Complete journal #3.6; get the correct answers from a classmate.
  2. See me for your graded papers; update your table of contents--see a classmate for this.
  3. Watch the Ben Franklin video.  Take notes on handout attached.
  4. Read the Ben Franklin bio.  Take notes on same handout.
  5. DB #12 is due Friday @11:59 p.m.

Due:

Assignment

  1. Complete journal 3.5; get the correct answers from a classmate.
  2. Upload Paine interactive lesson to Turnitin.com by 11:59 p.m. tonight.
  3. DB #11 is due by 11:59 p.m. tonight.
  4. Complete SMELL chart and paragraph for Common Sense by 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, 10/16.  See attachment for acronym meaning.  See attachment for format.  

Due:

Assignment

  1. Complete Journal 3.4; get the correct answers from a classmate.
  2. Continue working on Paine interactive lesson.  This is due for uploading to turnitin.com by the end of the class tomorrow.
  3. DB #11 is due by 11:59 tomorrow.

Due:

Assignment

  1. Complete journal 3.3; get the correct definitions from a classmate.
  2. We began an interactive lesson on Thomas Paine.  Follow instructions attached.
  3. Work on DB #11 that's due on Friday by 11:59 p.m.

Due:

Assignment

  1. Complete journal #3.2; get the correct definitions from a classmate.
  2. Show me your completed video journal on Thomas Paine for completion stamp.
  3. Get a copy of Test Prep Tuesday #3-Thomas Paine; complete the test and see me for the correct answers.
  4. DB #11 is due on Friday by 11:59 p.m.

Due:

Assignment

  1. Complete journal 3.1; get the correct definitions from a classmate.
  2. Take Enlightenment quiz (Canvas) during brunch tomorrow ONLY.
  3. Watch video on Thomas Paine; complete viewing journal. Both are attached below.
  4. DB #11 ends on Friday at 11:59 p.m.

Due:

Assignment

  1. Turn in Journal #2B for credit.
  2. Take Journal #2B quiz during brunch on Monday.
  3. DB #10 is due tonight by 11:59 p.m.
  4. Take notes on The Enlightenment Period via attached PPT.

Due:

Assignment

  1. Complete journal #2B.7 and the reflection.
  2. Study for tomorrow's quiz on subjects and verbs.
  3. DB #10 is due tomorrow by 11:59 p.m.

Due:

Assignment

  1. Complete journal #2B.6; get the correct answers from a classmate.
  2. Groups met to plan mini debate and assign roles.
  3. Prepare for tomorrow's debate.
  4. DB #10 is due Friday by 11:59 p.m.

Due:

Period 1.jpg

Assignment

  1. Complete today's warm-up, Journal #2B.5.
  2. Write a full page that compares the U.S. Constitution to the Iroquois Constitution.
  3. Look at the posted photo of the groups for next week's debate.  Find your name.  Your topic for research this weekend is the number/letter combo above your name.
  4. Read the instructions for the mini debate carefully.
  5. Research your topic thoroughly; you must have at least two full pages of notes and evidence.
  6. Turn in your Walum Olum story for credit.
  7. DB #9 due tonight.  DB #10 is due next Friday!

Due:

Assignment

  1. Complete journal #2B.4; get the correct answers from a classmate.
  2. Create your own story similar to the Walum Olum story using the handout below.  Use this link for a clear copy of the symbols, if needed.  Pictographs

Due:

Assignment

  1. Complete journal #2B.3; get correct answers from a classmate.
  2. Show me your Walum Olum HW for completion stamp.
  3. We finished and shared out the Native American cultural charts.
  4. Complete DB #9 tonight because you will have some additional homework tomorrow and over the weekend.

Due:

Assignment

  1. Complete journal #2B.2; get the correct answers from a classmate.
  2. Show me your M/C Test Strategies homework from Canvas for completion stamp.
  3. Complete test prep activity; see me for the correct answers.
  4. Read about the Walum Olum on Canvas; complete writing assignment.
  5. DB #9 due Friday by 11:59 p.m.

Due:

Assignment

  1. Complete journal 2B.1; get the correct answers from a classmate.
  2. Show me your Native American Myths handout for credit.
  3. Review the attached slide show to get caught up with group assignment. Native American Myths
  4. Complete the assignment about M/C strategies.  It is on Canvas.  Be prepared with writing assignment for class tomorrow.  
  5. DB #9 is posted and due on Friday by 11:59 p.m.

Due:

Assignment

  1. Turn in Journal #2 warm-ups for credit.
  2. Take Journal #2 quiz during brunch Monday.
  3. Finish your TSL essay during brunch or lunch Monday.
  4. Read Native American myths in your red literature textbook; complete attached reading guide.

Due:

Assignment

  1. Complete the journal reflection. Study for tomorrow's quiz.
  2. Make arrangements to take the writing portion of the TSL exam immediately upon return.

Due:

Assignment

  1. Complete journal #2.8.
  2. Take TSL AP Exam during brunch when you return.
  3. TSL reading guides are due in class tomorrow.
  4. TSL rhetorical analysis chart is due by 11:59 tonight to Turnitin.com.
  5. Journal #2 quiz is on Friday.

Due:

Assignment

  1. Complete journal #2.7; use enough context to show you understand the meaning of the word.
  2. Update your tables of contents; see a classmate for this.
  3. Prepare for tomorrow's AP-style exam on TSL.  You can ask a classmate about the study guide notes that they wrote down in class today.
  4. All TSL reading activities are due on Thursday, 9/22.

Due:

Assignment

  1. Complete journal #2.6; get the correct answers from a classmate.
  2. Turn in your "Timelines as Text" assignment for credit.
  3. Get the notes for the Practice AP test from a classmate.
  4. No DB this week!  
  5. TSL reading and activities are due Thursday, 9/22.
  6. TSL AP-style exam begins on Wednesday and finishes on Thursday.
  7. Journal #2 quiz on Friday, 9/23.

Due:

Assignment

  1. Complete journal #2.5; get the correct answers from a classmate.
  2. We continued the group project from yesterday.  Upload to Turnitin.com by 11:59 p.m. Sunday night.

Due:

Assignment

  1. Complete journal #2.4; get the correct answers from a classmate.
  2. Groups were assigned to find reliable sources for one event on the timeline and create three annotated bibs (one for each source).

Due:

Assignment

  1. Complete journal 2.3; get the correct definitions from a classmate.
  2. Use your practice AP test from yesterday to complete a post-test analysis/reflection.  Get your test and the handout from me upon return.
  3. Take TSL chapters 13-18 quiz on Canvas by 11:59 tonight.
  4. DB #8 due Friday at 11:59 p.m.
  5. TSL reading and activities due next Thursday.

Due:

Assignment

  1. Complete journal 2.2 warm-up; get the correct answers from a classmate.
  2. Take practice AP test #1 during brunch.
  3. DB#8 is due Friday.
  4. TSL chapters 13-18 quiz tomorrow.

Due:

Assignment

  1. Complete journal #2.1; get the correct answers from a classmate.
  2. Practice analyzing timelines and texts.  Use pp. 2-3 in your red literature textbook.  Assignment is attached.
  3. DB #8 is due Friday.
  4. TSL chapters 13-20 quiz Wednesday.

Due:

Assignment

  1. DB #7 is due by 11:59 p.m. tonight.
  2. Check with group about essay and reflection assignment.
  3. Take Journal #1B quiz during brunch.
  4. Turn in the following assignments for credit:
  • Warm-up Journal #1B
  • Nouns and Pronouns Review
  • Verbs Review
  • Adjective and Adverb Review

Due:

Assignment

  1. Study for tomorrow's journal quiz.  Use quiz review attached.  Answers are posted on my main site
  2. Work on your group's RA essay.  Use attached handout and rubric to help.
  3. Complete the group reflection/checklist via Google Docs.  Be prepared to share with me tomorrow.

Due:

Assignment

  1. Get the correct answers from a classmate for journals #1B.6 & 1B.7.
  2. Complete journal #1B.8 for HW.
  3. Show me completed adjectives and adverbs review for completion stamp.
  4. Take TSL chapters 7-12 quiz via Canvas.  It is open til 11:59 p.m.
  5. Journal #1B quiz Friday!
  6. Discussion board #7 due Friday by 11:59 p.m.
  7. Keep up with TSL reading and activities.

Due:

Assignment

  1. Complete journals #1B.5 & 1B.6.  
  2. Practice with adjectives and adverbs (see handout attached).
  3. TSL chapters 7-12 quiz tomorrow.
  4. Complete McCann's annotated bibliography assignment. Read this article. Click here for assignment.  

Due:

Assignment

  1. Complete journal #1B.5 and get the correct answers from a classmate.
  2. Show me verbs review handout for credit.
  3. Turn in DB #6 by 11:59 tonight.

Due:

Assignment

  1. Complete journal #1B.4; get the correct answers from a classmate.
  2. Practice with verbs for homework (see attached handout).
  3. Groups were assigned for "Sinners in the Hands..." analysis essay.  If you do not know who your group is, please see me.
  4. DB #6 is due tomorrow by 11:59 p.m. Please review DB Citation Issues attached before posting.
  5. Continue working on TSL reading and activities.

Due:

Assignment

  1. Show me journal #1B.2, Nouns and Pronouns Review, and completed "Sinners..." annotations for homework credit.
  2. Complete journal #1B.3; get the correct answers from a classmate.
  3. Take TSL Chapters 1-6 quiz on Canvas NOW.
  4. Continue reading TSL and completing the activities.
  5. DB#6 is due FRIDAY, 9/2!

Due:

Assignment

  1. Complete journal #1B.2 for homework.
  2. Practice with nouns and pronouns (attached).
  3. Review MLA citations lesson and complete assignment.
  4. Finish annotating "Sinners in the Hands..."
  5. Chapters 1-6 TSL quiz tomorrow.

Due:

Assignment

  1. Complete journal #1B.1 (attached); see a classmate for the correct answers.
  2. Read the abridged version of Jonathan Edwards' "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God."  Annotate the entire sermon.  Handout is attached.

Due:

Assignment

  1. Turn in your complete journal #1 for credit.
  2. Take journal #1 quiz during brunch.
  3. Update your table of contents (get handouts from me or print from below). See attached for information to write in your table of contents.
  4. Discussion board #5 is due tonight at 11:59 pm.
  5. Work on TSL reading and assignments.

Due:

Assignment

  1. Complete journal 1.9 and reflection bubble:  What have you learned over the past two weeks with your warm-ups? What will you do to study for the quiz?
  2. Study for tomorrow's journal quiz.
  3. Turn in your SOAPSTone chart and analysis paragraph for "The Custom House.
  4. Begin reading and completing activities for The Scarlet Letter (TSL).Handouts are attached.
  5. Submit DB #5 by 11:59 tomorrow night.
  6. Electronic copy of TSL Quote Analysis can be found here. Make a copy and you can then type your analysis right into the chart.

Due:

Assignment

  1. Complete Journal 1.8. Use context clues to complete the sentence.
  2. Take notes about SOAPSTone using attached PPT.
  3. Complete a SOAPSTone for "The Custom House" using the attached chart.
  4. Write an analysis paragraph using the SOAPSTone chart on the back of the chart handout.

Due:

Assignment

  1. Complete journal 1.7.  Be sure to use enough context clues to help the reader understand the meaning of the vocabulary word.
  2. Finish annotating "The Custom House."  
  3. Take quiz on Canvas.  You have five minutes.  You will not be able to change your answers. You may use your notes.  GOOD LUCK!
  4. Discussion board #4 is due by Wednesday, 8/24 at 11:59.
  5. Journal quiz #1 is Friday, 8/26.

Due:

Assignment

  1. Complete journal 1.6; get the correct answers from a classmate.
  2. Groups shared the annotations for paragraphs #2-5; get notes from a classmate.
  3. Organize your binder into sections.  See attached.
  4. DB #4 is posted and due Wednesday, 8/24!

Due:

Assignment

  1. Complete journal #1.5; see a classmate for the correct answers.
  2. Get an update from a group member about the annotation teaching from today. In other words, get the annotations from someone for paragraphs #1 & 2 that we covered today.
  3. Last day (11:59 p.m.) to submit summer assignments to Turnitin.  
  4. Discussion board #3 is due by 11:59 p.m. tonight as well.
  5. Bring binder and dividers on Monday.  
  6. Thank you for an amazing Week of Welcome, Grizzlies!

Due:

Assignment

  1. Complete journal 1.4; get the correct answers from a classmate.
  2. Annotate your assigned paragraph (see group members for further instruction.)
  3. DB #3 and summer assignments are due tomorrow by 11:59 p.m.
  4. Decide how you want to read The Scarlet Letter:  PDF, Kindle, Purchase.

Due:

Assignment

  1. Complete journal 1.3; get the correct answers from a classmate.
  2. Read the attached annotation guide and study the sample.
  3. Number your paragraphs on "The Custom House" excerpt (attached) and annotation paragraph #6 using annotation guide and last two pages of AP Lang survival packet.

Due:

Assignment

  1. Complete journal 1.2; get correct answers from a classmate.
  2. Review your DB #1 and my Top 5 Concerns (click on link).  
  3. Write a reflection about what you learned and what you will do to improve on DB #2.
  4. DB #2 is due tomorrow at 11:59 p.m.

Due:

Assignment

  1. Complete journal 1.1 (attached).  See a classmate for the correct definitions.
  2. Share your rhetoric definition with two classmates and get their initials that you shared.  Then turn the handout into your class tray for credit.  If you were absent, write "absent" and the date on your handout.
  3. Watch the video below to get a general understanding of rhetoric.  BEWARE:  It is silly and he talks fast, but it has some great information.  
  4. DB #2 is open and due by 11:59 p.m. Wednesday.

Due:

Assignment

  1. Sign up for GVHS remind for important updates and events happening around campus. See attachment below.
  2. Read through the famous definitions of rhetoric (attached) and then complete the "Your Turn" on the back of the handout.
  3. Your first discussion and reply in Canvas is due tonight by 11:59 p.m.

Due:

Assignment

  1. Create and/or enroll in my course for Turnitin.  Enrollment ID:  13063915, Password:  aplang1
  2. Enroll in Canvas by clicking here: Canvas Enrollment
  3. Update your Display Name by clicking Account, Settings, Edit Setting (right side of page). Change Full Name and Display Name to your First and Last Name (in that order). Leave Sortable Name as it is.
  4. Complete Discussion Board #1 and at least one reply by the end of the class period but no later than 11:59pm on Friday, August 12th.
  5. Both summer assignments are due to Turnitin Friday, August 19th no later than 11:59pm.