Saturday, December 7, 2013

December 2-13

These two weeks we will be starting some review for the semester final, then editing and peer editing research essays. You will need to have your shaping packet completed Monday 12/2 to receive a grade for it.  Example of a research essay with works cited is HERE --be sure to develop intro and conclusion more than this example.

Helpful Links:
1.  "Story of an Hour" text
2.  the assignment for "Story of an Hour"
3.  Research review and figurative language assignment
4.  See your research packet for all the other rubrics and information or the library research website.
5.  Example presentation on googledocs

Schedule and due date reminders:

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
11/18
11/19
11/20
11/21
11/22
Go over the essay assignment, procedures, and expectations.
* Computer lab -
Annotated Bibliography. Print articles as they are found.
* Computer lab -
Annotated Bibliography.  Print articles as they are found.
* Computer lab -
Annotated Bibliography due by the end of the hour.
(30 major pts)
Begin shaping packet.
Continue shaping packet.
11/25
11/26
11/27
11/28
11/29
* Computer lab -
Type a rough draft of the essay using the completed shaping packet.
* Computer lab -
Type a rough draft of the essay using the completed shaping packet.



Thanksgiving Break
Rough Draft due to turnitin.com Saturday by 11:59 PM (30 major pts)
12/2
12/3
12/4
12/5
12/6
Shaping Packet Due (10 pts)
"Story of an Hour" with questions--due Tuesday
*"Story of an Hour" questions due--discuss
*Review research terms for final
*Create figurative language examples
*Computer lab - revisions to the research essay.  Print a copy of the essay for peer review.
Peer Review
Peer Review
12/9
12/10
12/11
12/12
12/13
*Highlight and discuss main issues in rough drafts. 
*Assign presentation.
*Final review
*Computer lab - revisions toward a final draft. Create presentation.
*Computer lab - finish revisions and submit final draft (due by midnight for 70 major assessment points) Create presentation.
Research presentations (20 major assessment pts)
Research presentations

Sunday, November 24, 2013

Week of Thanksgiving Break (November 25-29)

Short week this week!  You will be drafting a rough version of your problem-solution essay, due by 11:59 on Saturday November 30th. You will need to finish your shaping packet before typing.

Check out the rubric on turnitin.com or here to make sure you are doing all that you need to do to earn your grade.

Example of research essay with works cited HERE --be sure to develop intro and conclusion more than this example.

Schedule reminder:



Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
11/18
11/19
11/20
11/21
11/22
Go over the essay assignment, procedures, and expectations.
* Computer lab -
Annotated Bibliography. Print articles as they are found.
* Computer lab -
Annotated Bibliography.  Print articles as they are found.
* Computer lab -
Annotated Bibliography due by the end of the hour.
(30 major pts)
Begin shaping packet.
Continue shaping packet.
11/25
11/26
11/27
11/28
11/29
* Computer lab -
Type a rough draft of the essay using the completed shaping packet.
* Computer lab -
Type a rough draft of the essay using the completed shaping packet.



Thanksgiving Break
Rough Draft due to turnitin.com Saturday by 11:59 PM (30 major pts)
12/2
12/3
12/4
12/5
12/6
Semester Final review and prep.
Semester Final review and prep.
*Computer lab - revisions to the research essay.  Print a copy of the essay for peer review.
Peer Review
Peer Review
12/9
12/10
12/11
12/12
12/13
 Highlight and discuss main issues in rough drafts.
Assign presentation.
*Computer lab - revisions toward a final draft. Create presentation.
*Computer lab - finish revisions and submit final draft. Create presentation.
Research presentations
Research presentations

Tuesday, November 19, 2013

Week of November 18-22

This week, we will be starting our research project that focuses on a problem and possible solutions.

Check out the research website for links to the appropriate assignments and databases: http://wrhsresearch.weebly.com/

Here is the schedule for the week:

Monday 18th: 

-Notes and practice with Mrs. Sandberg

Tuesday 19th: 
-Find sources, print, and work on annotated bibliography

Wednesday 20th: 

-Find sources, print, work on annotated bibliography

Thursday 21st: 
Finish annotated bibliography: due at end of hour

Friday 22nd: 

-Work on shaping packet
  

Monday, November 11, 2013

Week of November 11-15

This week, we will be finishing our discussion on Huck Finn and reviewing for the test Wednesday and in-class essay Thursday.  Be sure to study both the study guides we completed while reading, as well as the test study guide.

Friday, we will watch part of the Disney version of Huck Finn with baby Elijah Wood.

Here is the schedule for the week:

Monday 11th: 

-Reading Quiz 
-Finish packet and work on study guide for the test

Tuesday 12th: 
-Review for the test
-Find quotes for the in-class essay
Homework: Study for test

Wednesday 13th: 

*19-31 Packet Due*
-Objective Test
-Find quotes for in-class essay

Thursday 14th: 
-In-class essay

Friday 8th: 

-Movie and make-up day
  
Links to Assignments:
1.  Huck Finn Chapters 19-31 Study Guide
2.  Study guide for test

Links to Online Version of Book/Audio Version:
The Gutenberg Project
Google Play 
Audio VersionsLoudLitLibriVoxiTunes Version

Sunday, November 3, 2013

Week of November 4-8

Here is the schedule for the week:

Monday 4th: 

-Reading Quiz 
-Read and discuss chapters 25 + 26 (163-179)
Homework: Finish the reading

Tuesday 5th: 

-Read and discuss chapter 27 (179-185)
Homework: Finish the reading

Wednesday 6th: 

-Read and discuss chapter 28 (186-195)
-Homework: Finish reading

Thursday 7th: 

-Reading Quiz
-Read and discuss chapter 29 (195-205)
-Homework: Finish reading

Friday 8th: 

-Read and discuss chapters 30 and 31 (205-218)
-Homework: Finish reading, last reading quiz Monday

Looking ahead: 
Objective Test Wednesday, November 13th 
In-Class Essay Thursday, November 14th
  
Links to Assignments:
Huck Finn Chapters 19-31 Study Guide

Links to Online Version of Book/Audio Version:
The Gutenberg Project
Google Play 
Audio VersionsLoudLitLibriVoxiTunes Version

Friday, October 25, 2013

Week of October 28-November 1

Here is the schedule for the week:

Monday 28th: 
-Chapters 17 and 18 Socratic Seminar
-Turn in close read for article, chart, and seminar notes for a grade

Tuesday 29th: 

-Read and discuss chapter 19 (117-125)
Homework: Finish the reading

Wednesday 30th: 

-Read and discuss chapter 20 (126-135)
-Homework: Finish reading

Thursday 31st: 

-Read and discuss chapters 21 and 22 (135-150)
-Homework: Finish reading

Friday 1st: 

-Read and discuss chapters 23 and 24 (151-163)
-Homework: Finish reading, reading quiz Monday
  
Links to Assignments:
Huck Finn Chapters 19-31 Study Guide

Links to Online Version of Book/Audio Version:
The Gutenberg Project
Google Play:  if you download Google Play to a mobile device it will also read to you! Might be beneficial if you are having problems with the dialect while you read!
Audio Versions: LoudLitLibriVoxiTunes Version

Friday, October 18, 2013

Week of October 21-25: Parent/Teacher Conferences Short Week

Here is the schedule for the week:

Monday 21st: 
-Reading/Work Day: Finish chapters 1-8 and study guide (due end of hour)

Tuesday 22nd: 

-Chapters 17 and 18 (pp. 95-116): read and take notes on vocabulary and plot
Homework: Finish the reading section (use online book or borrow one)

Wednesday 23rd: Parent/Teacher Conferences 4-8pm

-Reading quiz over 17-18
-Read "Hatfields and McCoys" article and prep for seminar Monday
Homework: Finish marking up article and complete the comparison chart

Thursday 24th: 
P/T Conferences 8am-8pm
No School!

Friday 25th: 

No School!
  
Links to Assignments:
1.  Huck Finn Chapters 1-8 Study Guide
2.  Hatfields and McCoys

Links to Online Version of Book/Audio Version:
The Gutenberg Project
Google Play:  if you download Google Play to a mobile device it will also read to you! Might be beneficial if you are having problems with the dialect while you read!
Audio Versions: LoudLit, LibriVox, iTunes Version

I'm sure there are others--but this is a couple in case you are absent, don't finish in class, etc.

Sunday, October 13, 2013

Week of October 14-18

Here is the schedule for the week:

Monday 14th: Finish book talks, intro to Huck Finn, Close Read #7 
Homework Upload Crucible essay to turnitin by midnight

Tuesday 15th: Reading Day: Huck Finn chapters 1-4


Wednesday 16th: Chapters 1-4 due, discuss, start chapters 5-8
Homework: Finish Close Read #7 and summary for tomorrow

Thursday 17th: Close Read Due, discuss, finish study guide for Monday.
Homework: study guide 1-8 due Monday
*end 9 weeks*
Have all late minor assignments turned in today for credit!

Friday 18th: No School!
  
Links to Assignments:
1.  Rubric for Book Project and  Example Book Project for Fallen Angels 
2.  Crucible Essay Assignment Sheet and Example Crucible Essay Steps PPT
3.  Close Read #7 (Schmoop about Huck Finn)
4.  Huck Finn Chapters 1-8 Study Guide

Links to Online Version of Book:
The Gutenberg Project
Google Play:  if you download Google Play to a mobile device it will also read to you! Might be beneficial if you are having problems with the dialect while you read!

I'm sure there are others--but this is a couple in case you are absent, don't finish in class, etc.

Friday, October 4, 2013

Week of October 7-11

Here is the schedule for the week:

Monday 7th: Last day in lab to work on essay: Final draft due to www.turnitin.com Monday the 14th

Tuesday 8th: Test Review Day


Wednesday 9th: Crucible Test
Homework Upload book project one-page analysis to www.turnitin.com by midnight

Thursday 10th: Book Talks

Friday 11th: Book talks
Reminders: Final draft of Crucible essay due October 14th
  
Links to Assignments:
1.  Rubric for Book Project
2.  Crucible Essay Assignment Sheet
3.  Example Crucible Essay Steps PPT
4.  Test Review 
5.  Example Book Project for Fallen Angels

Friday, September 27, 2013

Week of September 30-October 4

Here is the schedule for the week:

Monday 30th: Discuss Act IV, movie

Tuesday October 1st: Introduction to essay, read articles and choose topic


Wednesday 2nd: Prewriting and Rough Draft
Homework Finish rough draft

Thursday 3rd: Type in lab

Friday 4th: Active reading day: bring books [last reading day!]
Reminders: Book project due October 9th by midnight to turnitin.com (rubric below)
                  Final draft of Crucible essay due October 14th
                  Crucible test on Wednesday October 9th

Links to Assignments:
1.  Rubric for Book Project
2.  Crucible Essay Assignment Sheet
3.  Example Crucible Essay Steps PPT



Sunday, September 15, 2013

Week of September 16-20

Here is the schedule for the week:

Monday 16th: Receive Close Read #5 and discuss Socratic Seminar, finish reading Act II and study guide

Tuesday 17th: Discuss Act II, watch movie


Wednesday 18th: Start reading Act III
Homework poetry annotations due Thursday

Thursday 19th: Socratic seminar over poems
Homework one-page response to poems and seminar due Friday

Friday 20th: Close Read #5 Due, Active reading day: bring books

Reminder: Books should be finished by October 7th so that you have time to complete your project.

Links to Assignments:
1.  Close Read 5: Poetry
2.  Act II Study Guide
3.  Act III Study Guide
4.  Active Reading Assignments


Saturday, September 7, 2013

Week of September 9-13

Here is the schedule for the week:

Monday 9th: Receive Close Read #4 and discuss first page, choose parts for Act II, start Act II

Tuesday 10th: Continue reading Act II


Wednesday 11th: Comma practice, discuss rough drafts, look at example essays

Thursday 12th: Computer lab day (Lab C)
Homework Final drafts due to www.turnitin.com by Friday night at 11:59 PM.

Friday 13th: Close read DUE! Active reading day: bring books


Links to Assignments:
1.  Close Read #4: McCarthyism
2.  Act II Study Guide
3.  Personal Narrative Packet (including rubric)

Monday, September 2, 2013

Week of September 2-6

Here is the schedule for the week:

Monday 2nd: No School: Labor Day

Tuesday 3rd: Close Read #3, Crucible Vocabulary, Continue Act I


Wednesday 4th: Finish Act I
Homework: Finish Act I study guide

Thursday 5th: Study Guide Due! Discuss Act I; movie 
Homework: Complete close read notes and summary for Friday

Friday 6th: Close read DUE! Active reading day: bring books

Links to assignments:
1.  Act I Study Guide
2.  Crucible Vocabulary
3.  Close Read #3