Crucible Cartoon Vocabulary--deposition, perjury, vindictive, and purge (if you are not in class to see these cartoons, please make your own cartoons for these words and staple them to your cartoon rubrics).
Crucible Comparison Paper--finish your first draft. Here is a sample paper I wrote to help you write your own.
Wednesday, December 15, 2010
Thursday, December 9, 2010
December 9 & 10
Crucible Vocabulary Cartoons--abomination, conjure
Crucible Comparison Paper
1. How to organize
2. Writing Lab
HOMEWORK:
Read non-fiction book.
Crucible Comparison Paper
1. How to organize
2. Writing Lab
HOMEWORK:
Read non-fiction book.
Wednesday, December 8, 2010
December 7 & 8
Bellwork
1. Crucible Vocabulary Cartoons--incredulous, trepidation
2. Glue Stick Writer's Notebook--write a paragraph response to the following prompt:
In sports, politics, and war, people often demonize their opponents—that is, they portray their enemies evilly. Can you think of examples? Why do you think people do this? What effect do you think such behavior has on society as a whole?
3. Double Cheeseburger paragraph--color.
Crucible Comparison Paper--body paragraphs should be written in double cheeseburger style.
Writing Lab assignment--decide on a topic for your paper (for additional ideas, see the November 20, 2009 entry on this blog). Write a paragraph about your topic on the first page of the Crucible Comparison Paper handout.
HOMEWORK:
Read your non-fiction book.
1. Crucible Vocabulary Cartoons--incredulous, trepidation
2. Glue Stick Writer's Notebook--write a paragraph response to the following prompt:
In sports, politics, and war, people often demonize their opponents—that is, they portray their enemies evilly. Can you think of examples? Why do you think people do this? What effect do you think such behavior has on society as a whole?
3. Double Cheeseburger paragraph--color.
Crucible Comparison Paper--body paragraphs should be written in double cheeseburger style.
Writing Lab assignment--decide on a topic for your paper (for additional ideas, see the November 20, 2009 entry on this blog). Write a paragraph about your topic on the first page of the Crucible Comparison Paper handout.
HOMEWORK:
Read your non-fiction book.
Monday, December 6, 2010
December 3 & 6
Crucible Vocabulary Cartoons--daft and vile
Crucible Comparison Paper--brainstorming
Writing Lab
1. Create a new document in Google Docs. Rename it class-last name-Crucible. Share with me (pharline@alpine.k12.ut.us).
2. Fact or Crap inquiry game--if you were not in class, use internet sources to decide if the following statements are true-fact OR false-crap. Bring me your answers.
Rapper Slick Rick is known as The Ruler.
Andrew Johnson was first to employ the Democratic "Donkey" symbol.
Begun in 1882, Gaudi's famous Sagrada Familia cathedral is still under constrution.
HOMEWORK: Read your non-fiction book.
Crucible Comparison Paper--brainstorming
Writing Lab
1. Create a new document in Google Docs. Rename it class-last name-Crucible. Share with me (pharline@alpine.k12.ut.us).
2. Fact or Crap inquiry game--if you were not in class, use internet sources to decide if the following statements are true-fact OR false-crap. Bring me your answers.
Rapper Slick Rick is known as The Ruler.
Andrew Johnson was first to employ the Democratic "Donkey" symbol.
Begun in 1882, Gaudi's famous Sagrada Familia cathedral is still under constrution.
HOMEWORK: Read your non-fiction book.
Friday, December 3, 2010
Jonny Harline's 2006 "Answered Prayer" jersey, helmet, and cleats--Fundraiser
During December, my son Jonny is raffling off his 2006 BYU gear to help a couple of needy families with Christmas. If you're interested, here's the link.
Tuesday, November 30, 2010
Term 2 Assignment Descriptions and Links (at midterm)
Character Traits--staple these two assignments together.
a. Draw five boxes on a piece of paper and label the boxes with the following characters' names: Clarisse, Beatty, Montag, Millie, and Faber. Using the Sample Character Traits handout, choose five character traits for each character and write them in the appropriate box. (10 points)
b. On the Sample Character Traits handout, highlight all the character traits that apply to YOU.
Confusables
Confused Pairs--take online test and give me your score. Google "interactive quizzes." Choose grammar.ccc. Scroll down to Quiz #125, Notorious Confusables I. Take the test and give me your score (out of 12) on an index card. Here's a link.
Study Guide 3
You need to complete this while reading Fahrenheit 451, Part 3. You can check out a book from the Writing Lab.
Fahrenheit Test
Make up this test in my classroom during Advisory or after school. If you haven't read the book, you won't do very well on the test.
War Theme Drawing
This assignment is important because it gives you the opportunity to practice synthesizing information from various sources. On a blank piece of paper, create an image that includes 1) the trees/river described in the quote below (that appears at the end of the book); 2) a modern war reference; and 3) words from the quote below.
"And on either side of the river was there a tree of life, which bare twelve manner of fruits, and yielded her fruit every month; And teh leaves of the tree were for the healing of the nations."
Puritan Writing
Analyze the Puritan poem and the first 5 paragraphs of the sermon. Although we used the textbook, you can probably find the poem and sermon on the internet.
<b>Crucible Internet Webquest
Lyrics Log
If you did not fill this out each day during Lyrics Presentations, you can't get credit for this. (About 22 points, depending on which class you're in.)
Lyrics Presentation
Most students got credit for this last term and are excused from the assignment this term. If you got a 0, it's too late to make it up. (10 points)
Non-fiction Book
Find a non-fiction book you want to read this term for your book report and show it to me. (10 points)
Act 1 Questions>
After reading The Crucible, Act 1, answer these questions. (10 points)
a. Draw five boxes on a piece of paper and label the boxes with the following characters' names: Clarisse, Beatty, Montag, Millie, and Faber. Using the Sample Character Traits handout, choose five character traits for each character and write them in the appropriate box. (10 points)
b. On the Sample Character Traits handout, highlight all the character traits that apply to YOU.
Confusables
Confused Pairs--take online test and give me your score. Google "interactive quizzes." Choose grammar.ccc. Scroll down to Quiz #125, Notorious Confusables I. Take the test and give me your score (out of 12) on an index card. Here's a link.
Study Guide 3
You need to complete this while reading Fahrenheit 451, Part 3. You can check out a book from the Writing Lab.
Fahrenheit Test
Make up this test in my classroom during Advisory or after school. If you haven't read the book, you won't do very well on the test.
War Theme Drawing
This assignment is important because it gives you the opportunity to practice synthesizing information from various sources. On a blank piece of paper, create an image that includes 1) the trees/river described in the quote below (that appears at the end of the book); 2) a modern war reference; and 3) words from the quote below.
"And on either side of the river was there a tree of life, which bare twelve manner of fruits, and yielded her fruit every month; And teh leaves of the tree were for the healing of the nations."
Puritan Writing
Analyze the Puritan poem and the first 5 paragraphs of the sermon. Although we used the textbook, you can probably find the poem and sermon on the internet.
<b>Crucible Internet Webquest
Lyrics Log
If you did not fill this out each day during Lyrics Presentations, you can't get credit for this. (About 22 points, depending on which class you're in.)
Lyrics Presentation
Most students got credit for this last term and are excused from the assignment this term. If you got a 0, it's too late to make it up. (10 points)
Non-fiction Book
Find a non-fiction book you want to read this term for your book report and show it to me. (10 points)
Act 1 Questions>
After reading The Crucible, Act 1, answer these questions. (10 points)
December 1 & 2
Crucible Vocabulary Cartoon
Crucible connection to our world--read this article and answer the questions.
"African Children Denounced As 'Witches' by Christian Pastors"
Questions
The Crucible DVD, Act 4--we finished the movie. If you missed the movie, please check out a copy of the play from the Writing Lab and read the play.
HOMEWORK:
Read your non-fiction book.
Crucible connection to our world--read this article and answer the questions.
"African Children Denounced As 'Witches' by Christian Pastors"
Questions
The Crucible DVD, Act 4--we finished the movie. If you missed the movie, please check out a copy of the play from the Writing Lab and read the play.
HOMEWORK:
Read your non-fiction book.
Monday, November 29, 2010
November 29 & 30
The Crucible
Writer's Notebook Responses:
1. Who are the liars? What are the consequences of their lies?
2. If you were one of the Salem girls, would you go against the "crowd" to do what's right? What would you do in their situation and how would you do it?
3. Can you think of a time when you or people around you or people in the news have let their emotions get the best of them? Give an example of a time when a person or a group of people have become carried away in their anger, lust, fear, anxiety or some other emotion, and this has prevented them from thinking logically.
The Crucible, audio, Act 4
Writer's Notebook Responses:
1. Who are the liars? What are the consequences of their lies?
2. If you were one of the Salem girls, would you go against the "crowd" to do what's right? What would you do in their situation and how would you do it?
3. Can you think of a time when you or people around you or people in the news have let their emotions get the best of them? Give an example of a time when a person or a group of people have become carried away in their anger, lust, fear, anxiety or some other emotion, and this has prevented them from thinking logically.
The Crucible, audio, Act 4
November 22 & 23
The Crucible (DVD version), watched through Act III. If you missed class, you need to check out a copy of The Crucible from the Writing Lab and read through Act II OR rent the DVD and watch :36 through 1:36 (end of Act III).
Wednesday, November 17, 2010
November 16 & 17
Vocabulary Cartoons--lieu and lexicon
Color Code discussion and notes
The Crucible, read Act 1--handout.
Another handout.
Color Code discussion and notes
The Crucible, read Act 1--handout.
Another handout.
Monday, November 15, 2010
November 13 & 15
Vocabulary Cartoons--emulate and bereave
The Crucible
1. itunes
2. match each character
3. questions
Bring non-fiction book--10 points
The Crucible
1. itunes
2. match each character
3. questions
Bring non-fiction book--10 points
November 15--B1 & B2
Vocabulary Cartoons--emulate and bereave
Color Code Personality Test--as you understand yourself better, you relate to literary characters better. Take the test, find out what color you are, and write a page in your Writer's Notebook about yourself and your color: how is your personality color right for you? how is it not?
Color Code Personality Test--as you understand yourself better, you relate to literary characters better. Take the test, find out what color you are, and write a page in your Writer's Notebook about yourself and your color: how is your personality color right for you? how is it not?
Friday, November 12, 2010
November 9, 10, 11, & 12
Lyrics Presentations--we finished and turned in Lyrics Presentation Logs
The Crucible
1. Analyze Two Puritan Writing Samples
2. What was the Puritan community like? project
Color Code Personality Test--as you understand yourself better, you relate to literary characters better. (A-day)
Term 2 Book Report
Non-fiction reading (at least 200 pages)--bring your book for 10 points
The Crucible
1. Analyze Two Puritan Writing Samples
2. What was the Puritan community like? project
Color Code Personality Test--as you understand yourself better, you relate to literary characters better. (A-day)
Term 2 Book Report
Non-fiction reading (at least 200 pages)--bring your book for 10 points
Sunday, November 7, 2010
November 5 & 8
Test
Fahrenheit 451 and Literary Elements test
Blogtopias
Students will share their Blogtopias with the class.
Fahrenheit 451 and Literary Elements test
Blogtopias
Students will share their Blogtopias with the class.
Wednesday, November 3, 2010
November 3 & 4
HOMEWORK due next time:
1. Finish war theme picture.
2. Study for test--Fahrenheit 451; Literary Elements handout; and conventions (commas, apostrophes, capitalization, and confused pairs).
3. Revise Blogtopia--you'll be showing it to the class next time.
Lyrics Presentations
Blogtopia Revision
1. Complete comma packet (see me for a copy).
2. Watch apostrophe PowerPoint.
3. Capitalization (see me for packet).
4. Confused Pairs--take online test and give me your score. Google "interactive quizzes." Choose grammar.ccc. Scroll down to Quiz #125, Notorious Confusables I. Take the test and give me your score (out of 12) on an index card. Here's a link.
Writing Lab
1. Finish war theme picture.
2. Study for test--Fahrenheit 451; Literary Elements handout; and conventions (commas, apostrophes, capitalization, and confused pairs).
3. Revise Blogtopia--you'll be showing it to the class next time.
Lyrics Presentations
Blogtopia Revision
1. Complete comma packet (see me for a copy).
2. Watch apostrophe PowerPoint.
3. Capitalization (see me for packet).
4. Confused Pairs--take online test and give me your score. Google "interactive quizzes." Choose grammar.ccc. Scroll down to Quiz #125, Notorious Confusables I. Take the test and give me your score (out of 12) on an index card. Here's a link.
Writing Lab
Monday, November 1, 2010
November 1 & 2
Lyrics Presentations
Fahrenheit 451--final activities
Plot line
War theme picture--On a blank piece of paper, create an image that includes 1) the trees/river described on p. 165; 2) a modern war reference; and 3) words from the quote on p. 165.
Afghanistan war video
Character Traits--B-day HOMEWORK
PLEASE NOTE: YOU MUST TURN IN YOUR FAHRENHEIT 451 PART III READING GUIDES BY NOV. 3/4 TO GET CREDIT FOR THEM. WE ARE RETURNING THE BOOKS THAT DAY.
Fahrenheit 451--final activities
Plot line
War theme picture--On a blank piece of paper, create an image that includes 1) the trees/river described on p. 165; 2) a modern war reference; and 3) words from the quote on p. 165.
Afghanistan war video
Character Traits--B-day HOMEWORK
PLEASE NOTE: YOU MUST TURN IN YOUR FAHRENHEIT 451 PART III READING GUIDES BY NOV. 3/4 TO GET CREDIT FOR THEM. WE ARE RETURNING THE BOOKS THAT DAY.
Thursday, October 21, 2010
October 22 & 25
Writer's Notebook Response--Story Corps audio.
Lyrics Presentations
Fahrenheit 451--finish reading the book by the last day of Term 1 (October 29). Turn in Study Guides II and III when you finish them.
Book Chats and grades--we will have time in class for students to do Book Chats and talk to me about grades. Please bring your book report book for a book chat.
Reading Logs are due October 28 and 29 (the last class of Term 1).
Lyrics Presentations
Fahrenheit 451--finish reading the book by the last day of Term 1 (October 29). Turn in Study Guides II and III when you finish them.
Book Chats and grades--we will have time in class for students to do Book Chats and talk to me about grades. Please bring your book report book for a book chat.
Reading Logs are due October 28 and 29 (the last class of Term 1).
October 18 & 21
Writer's Notebook--write a response to the bat cartoon. (A-day only)
Lyrics Presentations
Fahrenheit 451
Students shared their responses to Blogtopia Reflection, question 5, about threats in the world today.
Students spent time reading. Students should finish Part II Study Guide and then move on to Part III Study Guide. Students should read Part III on their own and finish by the last day of Term 1 (October 29).
Lyrics Presentations
Fahrenheit 451
Students shared their responses to Blogtopia Reflection, question 5, about threats in the world today.
Students spent time reading. Students should finish Part II Study Guide and then move on to Part III Study Guide. Students should read Part III on their own and finish by the last day of Term 1 (October 29).
Monday, October 11, 2010
October 12 & 13
Lyrics Presentations
Book Report assignment that you'll do in class October 19 (A-day) and October 20 (B-day).
Fahrenheit 451--read pp. 85-101. Complete Study Guide, Part II.
HOMEWORK:
1. Finish your Book Report books. A-day Book Reports are Oct. 19. B-day Book Reports are Oct. 20.
2. Come by for a Book Chat.
Book Report assignment that you'll do in class October 19 (A-day) and October 20 (B-day).
Fahrenheit 451--read pp. 85-101. Complete Study Guide, Part II.
HOMEWORK:
1. Finish your Book Report books. A-day Book Reports are Oct. 19. B-day Book Reports are Oct. 20.
2. Come by for a Book Chat.
Thursday, October 7, 2010
October 8 & 11
Lyrics Presentation example--after today, every student will take a turn presenting his/her Lyrics Presentation. I'll call on one table of students each class period.
Fahrenheit 451
1. Anticipation Guide, pp. 80-91.
2. Watch and discuss PBS News Hour October 6 report about a current Supreme Court case--privacy vs. First Amendment rights.
HOMEWORK
Reading Log Reading--500 pages recorded by Oct. 19/20. You can count Fahrenheit 451 pages if you've read it by then (you can even count what I've read to you). Book Reports in class Oct. 19/20--bring your book and colored pencils.
Fahrenheit 451
1. Anticipation Guide, pp. 80-91.
2. Watch and discuss PBS News Hour October 6 report about a current Supreme Court case--privacy vs. First Amendment rights.
HOMEWORK
Reading Log Reading--500 pages recorded by Oct. 19/20. You can count Fahrenheit 451 pages if you've read it by then (you can even count what I've read to you). Book Reports in class Oct. 19/20--bring your book and colored pencils.
October 6 (B-day) & 7 (A-day)
Bananagrams--word game
Words, Words, Words packet
Students took notes on "Song Lyrics and Cultural Origins." See October 27/28/29/30, 2009 (an earlier post on this blog) if you missed the notes.
Students completed "Resurge."
Words, Words, Words packet
Students took notes on "Song Lyrics and Cultural Origins." See October 27/28/29/30, 2009 (an earlier post on this blog) if you missed the notes.
Students completed "Resurge."
Friday, October 1, 2010
October 4 (B-day) & October 5 (A-day)
Finish Rabbit-Proof Fence.
Compare to Fahrenheit 451. Discuss.
Compare to Fahrenheit 451. Discuss.
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
September 29 (A-day) & October 6 (B-day)
Fahrenheit 451--Statements about our Society
Word Origins and Song Lyrics Presentations
Fahrenheit 451: Favorite books
What are Beatty's reasons for thinking that burning books is a good idea? What would the world be like if people didn't read? What books would you miss most?
HOMEWORK:
1. If you haven't finished reading Fahrenheit 451, Part One, you need to finish and complete the Study Guide, Literary Elements circle, Venn diagram, and bookmark picture of the Mechanical Hound.
2. Your Reading Logs (500 pages logged) will be due October 19 & 20. As soon as you finish a book, please see me to do a quick "book chat."
Word Origins and Song Lyrics Presentations
Fahrenheit 451: Favorite books
What are Beatty's reasons for thinking that burning books is a good idea? What would the world be like if people didn't read? What books would you miss most?
HOMEWORK:
1. If you haven't finished reading Fahrenheit 451, Part One, you need to finish and complete the Study Guide, Literary Elements circle, Venn diagram, and bookmark picture of the Mechanical Hound.
2. Your Reading Logs (500 pages logged) will be due October 19 & 20. As soon as you finish a book, please see me to do a quick "book chat."
Friday, September 24, 2010
September 27 & 28
Monday is a Minimal Day--classes are only one hour long.
Bellwork--ACT 8.
Writer's Notebook--write a story based on one of the "technology pictures."
Turn in :
1. F451 Part One Study Guide.
2. F451Part One Literary Elements "circle."
3. F451 Part One Venn Diagram.
4. Mechanical Hound bookmark.
PS--A2 and B1 didn't get to watch the movie clip last time, so we'll do that.
Bellwork--ACT 8.
Writer's Notebook--write a story based on one of the "technology pictures."
Turn in :
1. F451 Part One Study Guide.
2. F451Part One Literary Elements "circle."
3. F451 Part One Venn Diagram.
4. Mechanical Hound bookmark.
PS--A2 and B1 didn't get to watch the movie clip last time, so we'll do that.
Wednesday, September 22, 2010
September 23 & 24
Blogtopia Reflection
Writer's Notebook--Write a story about the technology pictures.
Fahrenheit 451
1. Video clip.
2. With your group, write a favorite TV show on a piece of poster paper. What's happening on this show this week?
3. Millie and TV: read pp. 44-48. Why does Millie refer to TV characters as her family? Why is Clarisse's fate appropriate?
HOMEWORK
1. Read Fahrenheit 451, Part One, by next time. Reading quiz.
Writer's Notebook--Write a story about the technology pictures.
Fahrenheit 451
1. Video clip.
2. With your group, write a favorite TV show on a piece of poster paper. What's happening on this show this week?
3. Millie and TV: read pp. 44-48. Why does Millie refer to TV characters as her family? Why is Clarisse's fate appropriate?
HOMEWORK
1. Read Fahrenheit 451, Part One, by next time. Reading quiz.
Monday, September 20, 2010
September 21 & 22
ACT 7, 46-53.
Fahrenheit 451
1. Discussion: How is our world like the Fahrenheit world? (Refer especially to pages 29-31.) Create a Venn Diagram that lists similarities between our world and the Fahrenheit world.
Blogtopia
1. Last day at the Writing Lab.
HOMEWORK:
1. Read book report book.
2. Blogtopia due Thursday (Sept. 23--A-day) and Friday (Sept. 24--B-day).
3. Read Fahrenheit 451--finish Part One (to p. 68) by Sept 27/28.
4. Complete F451 Study Guide, Part One.
Fahrenheit 451
1. Discussion: How is our world like the Fahrenheit world? (Refer especially to pages 29-31.) Create a Venn Diagram that lists similarities between our world and the Fahrenheit world.
Blogtopia
1. Last day at the Writing Lab.
HOMEWORK:
1. Read book report book.
2. Blogtopia due Thursday (Sept. 23--A-day) and Friday (Sept. 24--B-day).
3. Read Fahrenheit 451--finish Part One (to p. 68) by Sept 27/28.
4. Complete F451 Study Guide, Part One.
Thursday, September 16, 2010
September 17 & 20
ACT Practice Test: 37-45.
Writing Lab: Check out your own copy of Fahrenheit 451.
Fahrenheit 451: Literary Elements.
1. Plotline. The Office clip.
2. Group Scavenger Hunt.
3. Picture of Mechanical Hound.
4. Part One Reading Guide. Read at your own pace in class and at home to complete the Reading Guide by Sept 23 (A-day) and Sept 24 (B-day).
HOMEWORK:
1. Blogtopias are due Sept 23 (A-day) and Sept 24 (B-day). We will only be spending 20 more minutes at the Writing Lab. Make sure you have created all 10 posts. Make sure you spellcheck, divide paragraphs, capitalize correctly, and generally proofread your work.
2. Fahrenheit 451 reading: Finish Part One (to p. 68) by Sept. 23 (A-day) and Sept 24 (B-day).
Writing Lab: Check out your own copy of Fahrenheit 451.
Fahrenheit 451: Literary Elements.
1. Plotline. The Office clip.
2. Group Scavenger Hunt.
3. Picture of Mechanical Hound.
4. Part One Reading Guide. Read at your own pace in class and at home to complete the Reading Guide by Sept 23 (A-day) and Sept 24 (B-day).
HOMEWORK:
1. Blogtopias are due Sept 23 (A-day) and Sept 24 (B-day). We will only be spending 20 more minutes at the Writing Lab. Make sure you have created all 10 posts. Make sure you spellcheck, divide paragraphs, capitalize correctly, and generally proofread your work.
2. Fahrenheit 451 reading: Finish Part One (to p. 68) by Sept. 23 (A-day) and Sept 24 (B-day).
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
September 15 & 16
ACT Practice Test 5
Writer's Notebook: Respond to this quote by Juan Ramon Jimeniz (found at the beginning of Fahrenheit 451): "If they give you ruled paper, write the other way." Examine the way you live; make purposeful choices.
Fahrenheit 451: pages 19-24.
Blogtopia Schedule:
Sept. 15 & 16 (Writing Lab)
Sept. 21 & 22 (Writing Lab)
Sept. 23 & 24 (Blogtopia is due--I will request your URL so I can grade your Blogtopia.)
Homework:
1. If you don't have most of your 10 Blogtopia blog posts done, you should work on it at home.
2. Read your Book Report book. See me for a "book chat" when you're done.
Writer's Notebook: Respond to this quote by Juan Ramon Jimeniz (found at the beginning of Fahrenheit 451): "If they give you ruled paper, write the other way." Examine the way you live; make purposeful choices.
Fahrenheit 451: pages 19-24.
Blogtopia Schedule:
Sept. 15 & 16 (Writing Lab)
Sept. 21 & 22 (Writing Lab)
Sept. 23 & 24 (Blogtopia is due--I will request your URL so I can grade your Blogtopia.)
Homework:
1. If you don't have most of your 10 Blogtopia blog posts done, you should work on it at home.
2. Read your Book Report book. See me for a "book chat" when you're done.
Friday, September 10, 2010
September 13 & 14
ACT 5 Practice Test.
Guest Speaker: Gabe Dominguez is a musician who's involved in a San Francisco "ecotopia" project.
Blogtopia in Writing Lab.
HOMEWORK:
Read your Book Report book.
Guest Speaker: Gabe Dominguez is a musician who's involved in a San Francisco "ecotopia" project.
Blogtopia in Writing Lab.
HOMEWORK:
Read your Book Report book.
Wednesday, September 8, 2010
September 9 & 10
ACT Practice Test 4
Ray Bradbury (author of F451) video.
Fahrenheit 451: read to page 19.
Blogtopia in Writing Lab.
HOMEWORK:
1. Read your-choice book and record pages on Reading Log.
Ray Bradbury (author of F451) video.
Fahrenheit 451: read to page 19.
Blogtopia in Writing Lab.
HOMEWORK:
1. Read your-choice book and record pages on Reading Log.
Thursday, September 2, 2010
September 7 & 8
Bellwork--ACT practice test, # 16-23.
Business--I'll give out Reading Logs today.
Fahrenheit 451--read pages 3-11. Draw either Clarisse or Montage.
Blogtopia--continue working at the Writing Lab.
HOMEWORK
1. Read the book of your choice--you must read at least 500 pages on your own this term.
Business--I'll give out Reading Logs today.
Fahrenheit 451--read pages 3-11. Draw either Clarisse or Montage.
Blogtopia--continue working at the Writing Lab.
HOMEWORK
1. Read the book of your choice--you must read at least 500 pages on your own this term.
Wednesday, September 1, 2010
September 2 & 3
Bellwork: ACT practice test 2 ("Ligia," 9-15).
Writer's Notebook: Add-on story game. Start a story in your WN based on the National Geographic penguin picture.
Blogtopia: You will create a blog and then create 10 "posts" on that blog about a utopia or dystopia you make up.
HOMEWORK: Reading of your choice.
Writer's Notebook: Add-on story game. Start a story in your WN based on the National Geographic penguin picture.
Blogtopia: You will create a blog and then create 10 "posts" on that blog about a utopia or dystopia you make up.
HOMEWORK: Reading of your choice.
Monday, August 30, 2010
August 31 & September 1
Bellwork--ACT Practice Test.
Materials Check (10 points)--binder with dividers, colored pencils, index cards.
Fahrenheit 451 introduction.
Utopias and Dystopias--teacher presentation and scavenger hunt at the writing lab.
HOMEWORK
1. Get a reading book and start reading. I'll have Reading Logs for you next time.
Materials Check (10 points)--binder with dividers, colored pencils, index cards.
Fahrenheit 451 introduction.
Utopias and Dystopias--teacher presentation and scavenger hunt at the writing lab.
HOMEWORK
1. Get a reading book and start reading. I'll have Reading Logs for you next time.
Thursday, August 26, 2010
August 27 & 30
BELLWORK--Writer's Notebook response: "Lehi man's workout secretly taped at gym." Mr. Sutton's wife says, "It's Gold's Gym's responsibility to uphold a safe atmosphere" at the gym. But Gold's Gym representative Livingstone says, "We don't want to become the police." In response, Sutton says that "Gold's Gym should do more to find out who posted the video and make sure the perpetrator is banned from the gym." Write a full page in your WN explaining which side you most agree with (Suttons or Livingstone) and why. What are your reasons? What examples can you provide from your own experience?
Decorate your Writer's Notebook: Using scissors, glue, and magazines, decorate the front cover of your "recycled" WN.
Turn in Disclosure Document, Technology Log, and show me your supplies.
Class discussion about Gold's Gym incident.
HOMEWORK--find a book to read for your Term 1 Book Report and start reading.
Decorate your Writer's Notebook: Using scissors, glue, and magazines, decorate the front cover of your "recycled" WN.
Turn in Disclosure Document, Technology Log, and show me your supplies.
Class discussion about Gold's Gym incident.
HOMEWORK--find a book to read for your Term 1 Book Report and start reading.
Monday, August 23, 2010
August 25 & 26
Disclosure Document--complete information on third page.
School pictures.
Writing Response--How does your cell phone affect your relationships? Do these comics ring true?
HOMEWORK--
1. Technology Log. Record your technology use for two days. Due next class period.
2. Disclosure Document--parent/guardian and student complete information on third page.
3. Class Blogspot--go to PGHS home page; click on Faculty; find Harline; click on English 11; create a Google account and password if you don't already have one so you can view the class blog.
4. School supplies--English binder, 5 dividers, colored pencils, 50 index cards.
School pictures.
Writing Response--How does your cell phone affect your relationships? Do these comics ring true?
HOMEWORK--
1. Technology Log. Record your technology use for two days. Due next class period.
2. Disclosure Document--parent/guardian and student complete information on third page.
3. Class Blogspot--go to PGHS home page; click on Faculty; find Harline; click on English 11; create a Google account and password if you don't already have one so you can view the class blog.
4. School supplies--English binder, 5 dividers, colored pencils, 50 index cards.
Friday, August 20, 2010
Welcome back to school! 2010-2011
I'm looking forward to meeting my new juniors. My classroom is upstairs in the old part of the school. See you soon!
Thursday, May 20, 2010
May 21 & 24
WRITER'S NOTEBOOKS
Complete three WN assignments.
TEACHER CONFERENCE
Meet with me to finalize your grade.
Complete three WN assignments.
TEACHER CONFERENCE
Meet with me to finalize your grade.
Tuesday, May 18, 2010
May 19 & 20
READING LOGS are due today.
LATE WORK is due today.
BLACK LIKE ME--group presentations (10 points)
"Dream Variations," Langston Hughes.
How does the story end?
Civil Rights picture captions.
Langston Hughes biography timeline.
Cause/Effect charts.
Read selected passages.
IF YOU WERE ABSENT...
1. Write a one paragraph response to this Langston Hughes poem on which the title Black Like Me is based.
2. Write a page describing what you think happens to Griffin after he reenters white life--anticipate how the story ends?
3. Write a caption that could accompany this Civil Rights era picture.
LATE WORK is due today.
BLACK LIKE ME--group presentations (10 points)
"Dream Variations," Langston Hughes.
How does the story end?
Civil Rights picture captions.
Langston Hughes biography timeline.
Cause/Effect charts.
Read selected passages.
IF YOU WERE ABSENT...
1. Write a one paragraph response to this Langston Hughes poem on which the title Black Like Me is based.
2. Write a page describing what you think happens to Griffin after he reenters white life--anticipate how the story ends?
3. Write a caption that could accompany this Civil Rights era picture.
May 17 & 18
READING LOGS are due (500 pages--get parent/guardian signature)
BLACK LIKE ME
What would you do in this situation?
DVD: The Long Road to Freedom
NOTES: Methods of Change
BLACK LIKE ME
What would you do in this situation?
DVD: The Long Road to Freedom
NOTES: Methods of Change
Tuesday, May 11, 2010
May 11 & 12
BOOK REPORTS are due next time. See last post for a link to the Book Report assignment.
BLACK LIKE ME
The Trial of Allen Iverson (1993). We watched some video clips on this website.
The Mack Parker case (1959). Read this article and complete Unsolved Mystery: The Mack Parker Lynching.
Bus Segregation assignment and link.
BLACK LIKE ME
The Trial of Allen Iverson (1993). We watched some video clips on this website.
The Mack Parker case (1959). Read this article and complete Unsolved Mystery: The Mack Parker Lynching.
Bus Segregation assignment and link.
May 7 & 10
BLACK LIKE ME
If I could walk six weeks in another's shoes... (10 points)
Reading Quiz, pp. 1-16. (5 points)
Reading Guide, pp. 17-37. (10 points)
HOMEWORK
Postcard Book Report due May 13 (A-day) or May 14 (B-day)
Reading Log (500 pages)due May 19 (A-day) or May 20 (B-day)
If I could walk six weeks in another's shoes... (10 points)
Reading Quiz, pp. 1-16. (5 points)
Reading Guide, pp. 17-37. (10 points)
HOMEWORK
Postcard Book Report due May 13 (A-day) or May 14 (B-day)
Reading Log (500 pages)due May 19 (A-day) or May 20 (B-day)
Thursday, May 6, 2010
May 5 & 6
HOMEWORK
Book Report postcard
Reading Log (500 pages this term)
Go to Google Books and read Black Like Me through page 19. Reading quiz next time.
BLACK LIKE ME
Chain of Privilege
Writer's Notebook:
Which of the Chain of Privilege questions made you think the most about how people are judged by others?
Read to page 12 in class. Read through page 19 at home.
Book Report postcard
Reading Log (500 pages this term)
Go to Google Books and read Black Like Me through page 19. Reading quiz next time.
BLACK LIKE ME
Chain of Privilege
Writer's Notebook:
Which of the Chain of Privilege questions made you think the most about how people are judged by others?
Read to page 12 in class. Read through page 19 at home.
Field Trip canceled
Not enough students signed up for the field trip, so I canceled it. If you paid to go, return to the Finance Office and Mrs. Montgomery will refund your money. Sorry for the inconvenience.
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
Term 4 Book Reports & Reading Logs
BOOK REPORTS this term will be done at home.
May 7 & 10: I will explain the take-home Book Report assignment.
May 13 & 14: Book Reports are due. Late BR receive no higher than a C.
READING LOGS this term are due May 19 & 20.
May 7 & 10: I will explain the take-home Book Report assignment.
May 13 & 14: Book Reports are due. Late BR receive no higher than a C.
READING LOGS this term are due May 19 & 20.
To Kill a Mockingbird Field Trip
WHAT: Hale Center Theater production of To Kill a Mockingbird, the play version.
WHEN: Tuesday, May 11--load buses at 8:30 am to leave PGHS; return from theater to PGHS by 12. This is a school-excused absence.
WHERE: Hale Center Theater, 225 West, 400 North, Orem.
WHY: During May, we are reading Black Like Me, published around the same time as Mockingbird.
HOW: Students must pay for discounted tickets ($4 each) at the PGHS Finance Office. There are 60 seats on the bus, and I reserved 60 seats at the theater, so tickets may sell out since I have more than 60 students. Please try to attend this event since this should be not only fun but memorable.
WHEN: Tuesday, May 11--load buses at 8:30 am to leave PGHS; return from theater to PGHS by 12. This is a school-excused absence.
WHERE: Hale Center Theater, 225 West, 400 North, Orem.
WHY: During May, we are reading Black Like Me, published around the same time as Mockingbird.
HOW: Students must pay for discounted tickets ($4 each) at the PGHS Finance Office. There are 60 seats on the bus, and I reserved 60 seats at the theater, so tickets may sell out since I have more than 60 students. Please try to attend this event since this should be not only fun but memorable.
CRT Test Schedule
Mrs. Harline's English 11 classes will be taking the CRT (state core testing) April 29 through May 6. This test is important to each student because his/her score will serve as the final test for English 11 and go on Term 4 grades. Students, please study for this test by reviewing all class handouts. Please prepare each testing day by eating before class and getting a good night's sleep. If you are absent during the testing, you will still have to make up the test.
April 21 & 22
WRITING SPOTLIGHTS: Pronouns; commas with introductory phrases/clauses.
LATIN/GREEK ROOTS TEST:
Roots test: This test is worth 10 points or 0 points. You must get 100% on this test before you take the CRT or you will receive a zero. When you click on the link, you'll see a list of tests. You should take "11th Grade Roots."
WRITING PORTFOLIO: Last day at the Writing Lab, but you may work on your portfolio at home until it's due on April 23/26.
LATIN/GREEK ROOTS TEST:
Roots test: This test is worth 10 points or 0 points. You must get 100% on this test before you take the CRT or you will receive a zero. When you click on the link, you'll see a list of tests. You should take "11th Grade Roots."
WRITING PORTFOLIO: Last day at the Writing Lab, but you may work on your portfolio at home until it's due on April 23/26.
April 19 & 20
IMPROVE WRITING BY RECOGNIZING TEXT CLUES
Group activity: put Akita paragraph back together
Handout: Text Clues
WRITING LAB
Work on Writing Portfolios
Group activity: put Akita paragraph back together
Handout: Text Clues
WRITING LAB
Work on Writing Portfolios
Friday, April 16, 2010
April 15 & 16
MUSLIMS AND AMERICA 30 Days DVD--finished
WRITING PORTFOLIO--revision
When revising Snopes.com, repair the "cut and pasting" you may have done by adding attributive tags, summarizing/paraphrasing, adding quote marks, and creating MLA Style parenthetical refs where needed.
WRITING PORTFOLIO--revision
When revising Snopes.com, repair the "cut and pasting" you may have done by adding attributive tags, summarizing/paraphrasing, adding quote marks, and creating MLA Style parenthetical refs where needed.
Monday, April 12, 2010
April 13 & 14
State Core Walkaways:
1. Formulate questions that direct inquiry.
2. Analyze information (printed articles) to determine relevance to essential question.
3. Evaluate the accuracy and relevance of information that reflects multiple points of view.
4. Select an appropriate format to evaluate and report research results (a debate).
5. Gather, evaluate, and organize evidence to support a position.
6. Identify questions to be addressed in refutations.
7. Refute counter-arguments.
PREPARE FOR DEBATE:
1. Choose your position, divide into two sides/teams, and choose a team leader.
2. Skim/read articles for relevant information that supports your position.
3. As a team, determine three reasons for your position.
4. Choose examples to support your three reasons.
5. Assign team members to present your position.
DEBATE!
ABSENT STUDENTS: Although you missed the debate--an entire class project that cannot be recreated, I will give you a possible 10 points if you 1) go to SIRS Researcher; 2) go to Pro/Con Cyberbullying; 3) print all 6 articles under Yes/No; and 4) highlight the articles and write a summary of each article.
1. Formulate questions that direct inquiry.
2. Analyze information (printed articles) to determine relevance to essential question.
3. Evaluate the accuracy and relevance of information that reflects multiple points of view.
4. Select an appropriate format to evaluate and report research results (a debate).
5. Gather, evaluate, and organize evidence to support a position.
6. Identify questions to be addressed in refutations.
7. Refute counter-arguments.
PREPARE FOR DEBATE:
1. Choose your position, divide into two sides/teams, and choose a team leader.
2. Skim/read articles for relevant information that supports your position.
3. As a team, determine three reasons for your position.
4. Choose examples to support your three reasons.
5. Assign team members to present your position.
DEBATE!
ABSENT STUDENTS: Although you missed the debate--an entire class project that cannot be recreated, I will give you a possible 10 points if you 1) go to SIRS Researcher; 2) go to Pro/Con Cyberbullying; 3) print all 6 articles under Yes/No; and 4) highlight the articles and write a summary of each article.
April 2 & 12
BELLWORK: Read "Lehi man's workout secretly taped at gym" and complete "Part 1: Discover the Issue."
CLASS DISCUSSION: What are possible solutions to cyberbullying?
PREPARE FOR DEBATE:
Watch Google Scholar demo.
Browse Google Scholar for an article about cyberbullying and print it.
CLASS DISCUSSION: What are possible solutions to cyberbullying?
PREPARE FOR DEBATE:
Watch Google Scholar demo.
Browse Google Scholar for an article about cyberbullying and print it.
Thursday, April 1, 2010
March 31 & April 1
30 Days DVD: "Muslims and America"
Writing Spotlight: Attributive Tags
Snopes.com Assignment: last day in the lab. You may work on this assignment at home; it's due next time.
Writing Spotlight: Attributive Tags
Snopes.com Assignment: last day in the lab. You may work on this assignment at home; it's due next time.
April 2 & 12
BELLWORK: Read "Lehi man's workout secretly taped at gym" and complete this handout.
PREPARE FOR DEBATE: Discuss issues surrounding cyber bullying.
PRIMARY AND SECONDARY SOURCES: Visit 6 stations and decide if the source at each is a primary or secondary source.
WRITING LAB: Search for articles to support your position in the debate.
PREPARE FOR DEBATE: Discuss issues surrounding cyber bullying.
PRIMARY AND SECONDARY SOURCES: Visit 6 stations and decide if the source at each is a primary or secondary source.
WRITING LAB: Search for articles to support your position in the debate.
Monday, March 29, 2010
March 26 & 29
SNOPES.COM INQUIRY ASSIGNMENT
Have I chosen the best sources to answer my inquiry question?
Handout--Which of the three sources that this student chose is the best source? Which is the worst?
Use the Dupe Detector to help you decide.
Complete the Dupe Detector for one of your own sources and staple it to your Snopes.com assignment when you turn it in.
How do I summarize, paraphrase, and quote information?
Handout--Do this activity to see how I summarized, paraphrased, and quoted information from my sources to create a little report.
Have I chosen the best sources to answer my inquiry question?
Handout--Which of the three sources that this student chose is the best source? Which is the worst?
Use the Dupe Detector to help you decide.
Complete the Dupe Detector for one of your own sources and staple it to your Snopes.com assignment when you turn it in.
How do I summarize, paraphrase, and quote information?
Handout--Do this activity to see how I summarized, paraphrased, and quoted information from my sources to create a little report.
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
March 25 & 26
On A-day, I have to go to a training class in Salt Lake for the new Technical and Professional Communication class I'm teaching next fall. You will work in the Writing Lab today on your own. This assignment is due March 31 (A-day) and April 1 (B-day). Please follow these instructions and do your work:
SNOPES INQUIRY ASSIGNMENT
What you should do today--
1. Get out the pink Snopes.com assignment. On the back, there's a sample rubric.
2. Create your Snopes rubric where you will write your report (to create a rubric, go to Table, Insert, Table, Column--1, Rows--7). Look on the back of the pink Snopes paper for categories--Title, Claim, Status, etc.
3. In the Snopes rubric under "Claim," write the question you're researching/investigating.
4. Now use some of the key words from your Question/Claim to do a research search--go to PGHS webpage, Students, Research, Pioneer Online Library, SIRS Knowledge Source, and then enter some key words.
Example--
Question: Why do Muslim women wear head scarves?
Claim (my guess or hypothesis): Muslim women wear head scarves because they don't want to be attractive to men.
Search terms: "Muslim women" and "head scarves"
With these search terms, SIRS Knowledge Source finds 15 newspaper articles and 6 magazine articles on this subject. I clicked on the first article, and I liked the article--it seems helpful. I like that every time "head scarves" appears, it's in bold so I can see at a glance where relevant information is found.
Also, if I want to use information from this article, I can click on "Citation" in the upper right, then do Control "C" (for copy), then Control "V" to paste into my Snopes rubric under "Sources."
This is basically what you should do today: find articles, read them, summarize the information in your Snopes rubric under "Origin/Investigation" and cite the sources at the bottom of your rubric under Sources.
Basically, find a question and answer the question--like you would in a report, but in a Snopes rubric.
SNOPES INQUIRY ASSIGNMENT
What you should do today--
1. Get out the pink Snopes.com assignment. On the back, there's a sample rubric.
2. Create your Snopes rubric where you will write your report (to create a rubric, go to Table, Insert, Table, Column--1, Rows--7). Look on the back of the pink Snopes paper for categories--Title, Claim, Status, etc.
3. In the Snopes rubric under "Claim," write the question you're researching/investigating.
4. Now use some of the key words from your Question/Claim to do a research search--go to PGHS webpage, Students, Research, Pioneer Online Library, SIRS Knowledge Source, and then enter some key words.
Example--
Question: Why do Muslim women wear head scarves?
Claim (my guess or hypothesis): Muslim women wear head scarves because they don't want to be attractive to men.
Search terms: "Muslim women" and "head scarves"
With these search terms, SIRS Knowledge Source finds 15 newspaper articles and 6 magazine articles on this subject. I clicked on the first article, and I liked the article--it seems helpful. I like that every time "head scarves" appears, it's in bold so I can see at a glance where relevant information is found.
Also, if I want to use information from this article, I can click on "Citation" in the upper right, then do Control "C" (for copy), then Control "V" to paste into my Snopes rubric under "Sources."
This is basically what you should do today: find articles, read them, summarize the information in your Snopes rubric under "Origin/Investigation" and cite the sources at the bottom of your rubric under Sources.
Basically, find a question and answer the question--like you would in a report, but in a Snopes rubric.
Friday, March 19, 2010
March 23 & 24
INQUIRY WALKAWAYS
Snopes.com assignment--Writing Lab.
Major World Religions Notes
Get these notes from someone who was in class or do the research yourself.
Snopes.com assignment--Writing Lab.
Major World Religions Notes
Get these notes from someone who was in class or do the research yourself.
March 19 & 22
GIVING LIFE TO A SPEAKER IN A POEM: "We Real Cool," by Gwendolyn Brooks, 1959.
We listened to the poet read her poem.
Here's some biographical information about the poet.
Here's today's assignment--we went to the Writing Lab.
Print and staple in this order (top to bottom):
Assignment description
Printed assignment
March Madness brackets
Speaker in a Poem Police Report
We listened to the poet read her poem.
Here's some biographical information about the poet.
Here's today's assignment--we went to the Writing Lab.
Print and staple in this order (top to bottom):
Assignment description
Printed assignment
March Madness brackets
Speaker in a Poem Police Report
Thursday, March 18, 2010
March 17 & 18
MARCH MADNESS POETRY COMPETITION
We listened to this persuasive essay written by a sports writer. He argues that the brackets should not be expanded.
We divided into "regions," chose poems for the competition bracket, and read a variety of poetry. If you were not in class this day, you will not be able to make up the assignment. To do this assignment, you had to be in class to hear and rank the poems.
We listened to this persuasive essay written by a sports writer. He argues that the brackets should not be expanded.
We divided into "regions," chose poems for the competition bracket, and read a variety of poetry. If you were not in class this day, you will not be able to make up the assignment. To do this assignment, you had to be in class to hear and rank the poems.
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
March 15 & 16
SURFER VIDEO
Sometimes watching athletes is like watching "poetry in motion." Take a look at these talented surfers.
POETRY POLICE REPORTS
Identify the speaker in the poem. Please see me to get the packets of poems.
Sometimes watching athletes is like watching "poetry in motion." Take a look at these talented surfers.
POETRY POLICE REPORTS
Identify the speaker in the poem. Please see me to get the packets of poems.
Friday, March 12, 2010
March 11 & 12
BELLWORK "tract"
After today, no more time in class to work on vocabulary root trees. If you're not done with your 20 trees, please do them for homework. Due March 18.
TUESDAYS WITH MORRIE
Reading Guide is due today--if you're not done, get a book from the Writing Lab and finish! We're not spending more time in class reading.
TUESDAYS WITH MORRIE movie
We finished watching it today.
After today, no more time in class to work on vocabulary root trees. If you're not done with your 20 trees, please do them for homework. Due March 18.
TUESDAYS WITH MORRIE
Reading Guide is due today--if you're not done, get a book from the Writing Lab and finish! We're not spending more time in class reading.
TUESDAYS WITH MORRIE movie
We finished watching it today.
Monday, March 8, 2010
Class Mar 9 & 10
VOCABULARY ROOT "sym"
WRITING SPOTLIGHT
dissecting sentences
WRITING LAB
revise "This I Believe" essay
peer reviews (optional)
print
(If you want to continue to work on your essay, you may work on it at home and bring it next time.)
WRITING SPOTLIGHT
dissecting sentences
WRITING LAB
revise "This I Believe" essay
peer reviews (optional)
(If you want to continue to work on your essay, you may work on it at home and bring it next time.)
Term 3 major projects and due dates
BOOK REPORTS
due Feb 24 & 25
THIS I BELIEVE Essay
last day at Writing Lab (Mar 9 & 10)--print
last day due without being late (Mar 11 & 12)
TUESDAYS WITH MORRIE Reading Guide
due Mar 11 & 12
VOCABULARY ROOTS
Mar 17 & 18
READING LOG
Mar 17 & 18
due Feb 24 & 25
THIS I BELIEVE Essay
last day at Writing Lab (Mar 9 & 10)--print
last day due without being late (Mar 11 & 12)
TUESDAYS WITH MORRIE Reading Guide
due Mar 11 & 12
VOCABULARY ROOTS
Mar 17 & 18
READING LOG
Mar 17 & 18
Mar 4 & 8
VOCABULARY ROOT "spir"
(after today, five roots left; all due Mar 17 & 18)
TUESDAYS WITH MORRIE reading
Reading Guides due Mar 11 & 12
WRITING SPOTLIGHTS
emusic ad--parallel constrution
Tone activity (see me for handout)
Active v. Passive Voice (Grammar Girl Listening Guide)
(after today, five roots left; all due Mar 17 & 18)
TUESDAYS WITH MORRIE reading
Reading Guides due Mar 11 & 12
WRITING SPOTLIGHTS
emusic ad--parallel constrution
Tone activity (see me for handout)
Active v. Passive Voice (Grammar Girl Listening Guide)
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
Mar 3
BRITTANY AND TIFFANY returned!
WRITING SPOTLIGHT: Improve sentence rhythm through parallel construction.
INTO THE WILD
Chapters 12-15 Reading Quiz
Presentations (Katie, Kathie, and Becca)
Discussion: Do you like Krakauer?
WRITING SPOTLIGHT: Improve sentence rhythm through parallel construction.
INTO THE WILD
Chapters 12-15 Reading Quiz
Presentations (Katie, Kathie, and Becca)
Discussion: Do you like Krakauer?
Monday, March 1, 2010
Mar 2 & 3
HOMEWORK DUE
Vocabulary roots "phile" and "liber"
"Parallel Construction" packet
BELLWORK
Vocabulary root "pulse"
TUESDAYS WITH MORRIE
As soon as you finish your blue Reading Guide, turn it in.
THIS I BELIEVE ESSAY revision strategies
Sentence Rhythm
a) Practice combining dependent clauses and independent clauses to create Compound-Complex Sentences.
b) Parallel Construction packet.
Vocabulary roots "phile" and "liber"
"Parallel Construction" packet
BELLWORK
Vocabulary root "pulse"
TUESDAYS WITH MORRIE
As soon as you finish your blue Reading Guide, turn it in.
THIS I BELIEVE ESSAY revision strategies
Sentence Rhythm
a) Practice combining dependent clauses and independent clauses to create Compound-Complex Sentences.
b) Parallel Construction packet.
Feb 24 & 25
BOOK REPORTS in class
Choose one of the five options listed on the blue Book Report assignment paper. On the assignment paper, fill out the information at the top and have a parent/guardian sign it. Staple the blue paper to your Book Report.
I was hoping the Book Reports would be done by the end of class, but they won't be late if turned in by the next time.
Choose one of the five options listed on the blue Book Report assignment paper. On the assignment paper, fill out the information at the top and have a parent/guardian sign it. Staple the blue paper to your Book Report.
I was hoping the Book Reports would be done by the end of class, but they won't be late if turned in by the next time.
Feb 26 & Mar 1
HOMEWORK due next time
Vocabulary roots "phile" and "liber"
VOCABULARY ROOT "photo"
TUESDAYS WITH MORRIE
THIS I BELIEVE revision strategies--you need a copy of your paper
(To this point, my hope is that your paper has all the content it should have. In other words, I hope you have a belief statement and a variety of DRAPES to support that belief. Next we're going to work on improving the writing.)
1. Ask someone to highlight words and phrases that have good voice. Then ask yourself if you need to work on word choice and personal voice.
2. In the margins of your paper, annotate DRAPES to see if you have a good variety. Also, your essay should NOT be completely based on personal experience. Find other examples of your belief so that your essay will appeal to more people.
3. SENTENCE RHYTHM
a) Read this sample paragraph about Korea and then count the number of words in each sentence. This paragraph is well written and has sentences of varying lengths.
b) Now count the number of words in each of your sentences (in your TIB essay). You should vary your sentence lengths--in other words, write some long sentences, some short, and some medium-length sentences.
c) Write some compound sentences and compound-complex sentences. Listen to this Grammar Girl link and complete this assignment.
Vocabulary roots "phile" and "liber"
VOCABULARY ROOT "photo"
TUESDAYS WITH MORRIE
THIS I BELIEVE revision strategies--you need a copy of your paper
(To this point, my hope is that your paper has all the content it should have. In other words, I hope you have a belief statement and a variety of DRAPES to support that belief. Next we're going to work on improving the writing.)
1. Ask someone to highlight words and phrases that have good voice. Then ask yourself if you need to work on word choice and personal voice.
2. In the margins of your paper, annotate DRAPES to see if you have a good variety. Also, your essay should NOT be completely based on personal experience. Find other examples of your belief so that your essay will appeal to more people.
3. SENTENCE RHYTHM
a) Read this sample paragraph about Korea and then count the number of words in each sentence. This paragraph is well written and has sentences of varying lengths.
b) Now count the number of words in each of your sentences (in your TIB essay). You should vary your sentence lengths--in other words, write some long sentences, some short, and some medium-length sentences.
c) Write some compound sentences and compound-complex sentences. Listen to this Grammar Girl link and complete this assignment.
Friday, February 19, 2010
Class Feb 22 & 23
VOCABULARY ROOT "lent"
TUESDAYS WITH MORRIE to p. 141
THIS I BELIEVE
Writing Spotlights: "Voice" and "Sentence Rhythm"
Writing Lab--Make revisions and print.
TUESDAYS WITH MORRIE to p. 141
THIS I BELIEVE
Writing Spotlights: "Voice" and "Sentence Rhythm"
Writing Lab--Make revisions and print.
Class Feb 18 & 19
VOCABULARY ROOT "ject"
TUESDAYS WITH MORRIE
THIS I BELIEVE personal essay
Jackie Robinson's This I Believe essay
Peer Review and Grading Rubric
Schedule
Writing Lab--finish your essay; if you're not done, finish at home. We're going to work on Voice, Sentence Rhythm, Commas, and Pronouns next week.
TUESDAYS WITH MORRIE
THIS I BELIEVE personal essay
Jackie Robinson's This I Believe essay
Peer Review and Grading Rubric
Schedule
Writing Lab--finish your essay; if you're not done, finish at home. We're going to work on Voice, Sentence Rhythm, Commas, and Pronouns next week.
Class Feb 16 & 17
VOCABULARY ROOT "form"
TUESDAYS WITH MORRIE reading
WRITING SPOTLIGHT--Flow
THIS I BELIEVE personal essay
Writing Lab
TUESDAYS WITH MORRIE reading
WRITING SPOTLIGHT--Flow
THIS I BELIEVE personal essay
Writing Lab
Class Feb 11 & 12
VOCABULARY ROOT "fid"
TUESDAYS WITH MORRIE
POETRY
"The River-Merchant's Wife: A Letter," p. 775 in textbook
THIS I BELIEVE personal essay
Work at Writing Lab
TUESDAYS WITH MORRIE
POETRY
"The River-Merchant's Wife: A Letter," p. 775 in textbook
THIS I BELIEVE personal essay
Work at Writing Lab
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
Class Feb 9 & 10
SKYWARD TRAINING: This was mandatory for all juniors. We spent half of class in the counseling office learning how to register for next year's classes. Registration for seniors will begin on March1 at 4 pm. Go by the counseling office to get the handouts you missed.
I collected HOMEWORK ("Don't Judge Me by My Tights").
THIS I BELIEVE assignment: Staple the following together--
I collected HOMEWORK ("Don't Judge Me by My Tights").
THIS I BELIEVE assignment: Staple the following together--
- DRAPES assignment from last time.
- "Life is Wonderfully Ridiculous" from last time.
- Writing Lab work: The beginning draft of your own This I Believe essay. Draft for about 30 mins coming up with DRAPES to support your belief--and print.
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
Feb 4 & 8
HOMEWORK: Reading Comprehension Practice, "Don't Judge Me by My Tights." (handout)
ANNOUNCEMENT: No school Friday; it's Professional Development day for teachers.
BELLWORK
Vocabulary root "dyna"
TUESDAYS WITH MORRIE
Read to page 89.
THIS I BELIEVE
Graffiti Wall: Write your belief statement
"DRAPES: How Do I Support My Belief?"
"Life is Wonderfully Ridiculous"--highlight the DRAPES.
Start brainstorming DRAPES for your paper.
ANNOUNCEMENT: No school Friday; it's Professional Development day for teachers.
BELLWORK
Vocabulary root "dyna"
TUESDAYS WITH MORRIE
Read to page 89.
THIS I BELIEVE
Graffiti Wall: Write your belief statement
"DRAPES: How Do I Support My Belief?"
- D--Dialogue: Quoted material; something memorable that someone said. ("If you can't say something good, don't say anything at all," my mother warned me throughout my childhood.)
- R--Rhetorical Questions: A rhetorical question is a thought question not meant to be answered. ("When you are eighty years old, what will you regret that you didn't do?")
- A--Anecdote: An anecdote is a short entertaining account of some happening that's usually personal or biographical. (One day my friend decided to sluff school. When he got home, his dad hadn't gone to work that day, and my friend got in trouble. My friend learned that it's better to go to school.)
- P--Personal Experience: An experience that happened to you or that you've observed. (My family was on a road trip, and our tire popped. We didn't have a jack or any way to fix the tire, and a police officer stopped and helped us.)
- E--Example: An example isn't necessarily related to yourself; an example is just something to show the nature or character of the rest. (I learned from Charlie Brown that it's okay to be afraid...just don't let your fears control you. Charlie Brown often sat in bed and spoke of his fears, but no matter how scared he was, he always did the things he wanted to do.)
- S--Statistic: A numerical fact. (I learned that 47% of dogs in the United States sleep in a family member's bed.)
"Life is Wonderfully Ridiculous"--highlight the DRAPES.
Start brainstorming DRAPES for your paper.
Class Feb 2 & 3
BELLWORK
Vocabulary root "dom"
TUESDAYS WITH MORRIE
Read to page 72.
THIS I BELIEVE
"What Do You Think?" activity (on the back of "Genre: What Is a Personal Essay?")
Vocabulary root "dom"
TUESDAYS WITH MORRIE
Read to page 72.
THIS I BELIEVE
"What Do You Think?" activity (on the back of "Genre: What Is a Personal Essay?")
Monday, February 1, 2010
Class Jan 29 & Feb 1
QUOTE OF THE DAY by Ray Bradbury
"I know you've heard it 1000 times before. But it's true--hard work pays off. If you want to be good, you have to practice, practice, practice. If you don't love something, then don't do it."
BELLWORK
Vocabulary root "dia"
Tuesdays with Morrie (pages 48-61)
WRITER'S NOTEBOOK
Add-on stories: Start a story using the vocabulary words "aristocracy," "addict," and "diagonal." Write for 2 minutes then pass your WN to someone else who will "add on" to your story by writing 2 more minutes (you don't have to use the vocabulary words again). Trade 5 times. If you were absent, spend 12 minutes writing a story on your own.
THIS I BELIEVE
What is a personal essay? We did a "genre" group activity to help answer this question. If you were absent, ask me for the folder with the three writing pieces in it and the handout that goes with it.
"I know you've heard it 1000 times before. But it's true--hard work pays off. If you want to be good, you have to practice, practice, practice. If you don't love something, then don't do it."
BELLWORK
Vocabulary root "dia"
Tuesdays with Morrie (pages 48-61)
WRITER'S NOTEBOOK
Add-on stories: Start a story using the vocabulary words "aristocracy," "addict," and "diagonal." Write for 2 minutes then pass your WN to someone else who will "add on" to your story by writing 2 more minutes (you don't have to use the vocabulary words again). Trade 5 times. If you were absent, spend 12 minutes writing a story on your own.
THIS I BELIEVE
What is a personal essay? We did a "genre" group activity to help answer this question. If you were absent, ask me for the folder with the three writing pieces in it and the handout that goes with it.
Thursday, January 28, 2010
Class Jan 27 & 28
BELLWORK
Vocabulary root "demo"
TUESDAYS WITH MORRIE
Read to page 47.
Watched 42 minutes of movie.
Vocabulary root "demo"
TUESDAYS WITH MORRIE
Read to page 47.
Watched 42 minutes of movie.
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
Class Jan 25 & 26
BELLWORK
- Vocabulary root "cracy"
- Book Report book check (10 points)
- Read to page 31. Filled out Reading Guide.
- Writer's Notebook entry. Listen to "A Busybody's Guide to Improving the World." Then respond to this prompt: Do you also believe that sometimes you should be nosey?
- "Finding a belief statement to write about." We completed assignments 1 & 2 in class (assignments 3 & 4 should be completed for homework). A copy of this assignment can be found below under Homework.
Monday, January 25, 2010
Homework due Jan 27 & 28
Homework Assignments
- Reading Log reading: Book Reports will be in class Feb. 24 & 25, so you must finish at least one book by then.
- Reading book (10 points): if I didn't see your Book Report book yet, bring it to class.
- This I Believe: "Finding a Belief Statement to Write About." Complete these four short assignments to help you find the best topic for your essay. You need a parent/other adult's help with the fourth assignment.
- Haiti Photos--see post below for links to photos.
Saturday, January 23, 2010
Haiti Photographs Homework
After viewing these photos, choose one photo to describe and then write your thoughts and feelings about it. In other words, 1) write one paragraph describing the photograph, and 2) write a second paragraph explaining your thoughts and feelings about what you see in that photograph.
Friday, January 22, 2010
Class Jan 21 & 22
HANDOUTS
- English 11 vocabulary roots list
- Term 3 walkaways and schedule
- Vocabulary root "ad"
- Writer's Notebook--Reflect on your relationship with older people.
- Discuss WN entry
- The Simpsons--"Tuesdays with Abie," a spoof of Tuesdays with Morrie. Why is Mitch Albom/Marshall Goldman portrayed as a bad guy?
- Read to p. 17.
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
Class Jan 19 & 20
BELLWORK
Writer's Notebook entry: Quote of the Day--"Do the kinds of things that come from the heart. When you do, you won't be dissatisfied, you won't be envious, you won't be longing for somebody else's things. On the contrary, you'll be overwhelmed by what comes back." (Morrie Schwartz, the subject of Tuesdays with Morrie)
Writer's Notebook entry: respond to the "This I Believe" essay "Navigating Turbulent Waters."
BUSINESS
Hall Passes--if you didn't get your 2 Hall Passes, bring your binder to show me and I'll give them to you.
Disclosure Document--if you're new this term, see me for a Disclosure Doc.
Reading Log--if you didn't get one, see me--you need to read and record 500 pages by Feb. 24 (A-day) or Feb 25 (B-day.
Book Reports--you will do your Book Reports in class Feb. 24 (A-day) and Feb. 25 (B-day).
TUESDAYS WITH MORRIE
Pre-reading activity--"To what degree do you agree or disagree with the following statements?"
Class discussion--On the back of this paper, answer this question: What values, beliefs, and behaviors define American culture?
Reading--We will be reading this book in class, but if you get behind or want your own copy, check one out from the Writing Lab. Today we read the first 15 pages.
Writer's Notebook entry: Quote of the Day--"Do the kinds of things that come from the heart. When you do, you won't be dissatisfied, you won't be envious, you won't be longing for somebody else's things. On the contrary, you'll be overwhelmed by what comes back." (Morrie Schwartz, the subject of Tuesdays with Morrie)
Writer's Notebook entry: respond to the "This I Believe" essay "Navigating Turbulent Waters."
BUSINESS
Hall Passes--if you didn't get your 2 Hall Passes, bring your binder to show me and I'll give them to you.
Disclosure Document--if you're new this term, see me for a Disclosure Doc.
Reading Log--if you didn't get one, see me--you need to read and record 500 pages by Feb. 24 (A-day) or Feb 25 (B-day.
Book Reports--you will do your Book Reports in class Feb. 24 (A-day) and Feb. 25 (B-day).
TUESDAYS WITH MORRIE
Pre-reading activity--"To what degree do you agree or disagree with the following statements?"
Class discussion--On the back of this paper, answer this question: What values, beliefs, and behaviors define American culture?
Reading--We will be reading this book in class, but if you get behind or want your own copy, check one out from the Writing Lab. Today we read the first 15 pages.
Thursday, January 14, 2010
Class Jan 14 & 15
Quote of the Day: "Without music life would be a mistake." (Nietzsche)
Plot Variations Test (12 points)
WRITER'S NOTEBOOK (3 assignments)
Plot Variations Test (12 points)
WRITER'S NOTEBOOK (3 assignments)
- Brainstorm the way music and memories dance together. Draw a large heart on a page in your notebook and fill it with songs that live in your heart--most important songs and memories at the center of the heart; the ones you'd rather forget at the edge.
- Respond to "This I Believe" essay: "Always go to the funeral." In your WN, share one of more examples of "doing good versus doing nothing." Like the writer, do you also believe in this?
- Play Bananagrams. Use the words from your own anagram to write a story.
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
Class Jan 12 & 13
FINISHING THE SHORT STORY UNIT
Notes from board: review of variations in plot structure--stream of consciousness, multiple points of view, plot within a plot, frame story, and regular plot structure. Short test next time.
Story and Assignment 5: "Too Good to Be True."
Notes from board: review of variations in plot structure--stream of consciousness, multiple points of view, plot within a plot, frame story, and regular plot structure. Short test next time.
Story and Assignment 5: "Too Good to Be True."
On a piece of poster paper, draw a double plot line (one above the other). In the inverted “V” of each plotline, write a plot summary. So…you’ll write two plot summaries. Each summary should include a description of each of the five parts of the plotline. If you missed this assignment, get a copy of the story from me.
Turn in all 5 assignments stapled together.
Monday, January 4, 2010
Class Jan 8 & 11
SHORT STORY UNIT continued
Read "Everything Stuck to Him" by Raymond Carver (pages 1028-32 in textbook).
Do this assignment.
SSR--book of your choice (no book = no participation points).
Book Chats--you can do your Book Chat during class if you're ready.
Read "Everything Stuck to Him" by Raymond Carver (pages 1028-32 in textbook).
Do this assignment.
SSR--book of your choice (no book = no participation points).
Book Chats--you can do your Book Chat during class if you're ready.
Class Jan 6 & 7
SHORT STORY UNIT continued
Multiple Points of View
Read "Rules of the Game" by Amy Tan (p. 1110 in the textbook)
Complete this assignment.
BUSINESS
Turn in Hall Passes (5 points each extra credit)
Turn in Reading Log (if you read more than 1000 pages = 10 extra credit points and $20 drawing)
Turn in Crucible book to Writing Lab (10 points)
Multiple Points of View
Read "Rules of the Game" by Amy Tan (p. 1110 in the textbook)
Complete this assignment.
BUSINESS
Turn in Hall Passes (5 points each extra credit)
Turn in Reading Log (if you read more than 1000 pages = 10 extra credit points and $20 drawing)
Turn in Crucible book to Writing Lab (10 points)
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT
I will not be at school Thursday and Friday (Jan 7 & 8). On Thursday, I will be at the Capitol in SLC because my brother is appearing before the Utah State Judiciary Committee about his recent appointment as a judge, and he has been invited to introduce his family. On Friday, I have Alpine School District professional training for a new Writing and Communications class I'm teaching next year. Because the term ends this week, you must meet with me Tuesday or Wednesday to do Book Chats and to discuss any other Term 1 issues. I will also be available by email (pharline@alpine.k12.ut.us). Late work is due in the Late basket by Friday.
Class Jan 4 & 5
LATE LYRICS PRESENTATIONS
SHORT STORY UNIT continued
Read Frederick Douglass' "The Battle with Mr. Covey" and complete plotline assignment.
SHORT STORY UNIT continued
Read Frederick Douglass' "The Battle with Mr. Covey" and complete plotline assignment.
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