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If absent, you MUST check this page. You must find a way. Missing work will not be accepted.
For more course details, access the syllabus, and other information, click Here.
If absent, you MUST check this page. You must find a way. Missing work will not be accepted.
For more course details, access the syllabus, and other information, click Here.
Day 46: November 1, 2012
1. Today we took a quiz on "On the Rainy River" and discussed the finale.
2. In groups, we looked at War Poems and discussed their meanings.
3. Tomorrow, please bring your Copper Sun books and keep working on Study Island. Vocabulary Quiz 6
2. In groups, we looked at War Poems and discussed their meanings.
3. Tomorrow, please bring your Copper Sun books and keep working on Study Island. Vocabulary Quiz 6
| War Poems |
| War Poems Handout |
Day 44-45: October 30-31, 2012
1. Happy Halloween! Today we looked a number of difficult scenarios involving fear and we debated what we would do in this situation.
2. For Homework, read "On the Rainy River" and complete the front of the attached worksheet below.
3. On Wednesday, we discussed perspective in the story and completed Partner Questions.
2. For Homework, read "On the Rainy River" and complete the front of the attached worksheet below.
3. On Wednesday, we discussed perspective in the story and completed Partner Questions.
| Discussion Questions |
Day 43: October 29, 2012
1. Today we completed the first of four Socratic Seminars. All students needed to participate at least twice in order to receive full credit.
2. If you were absent, you will need to submit your questions for grading when you return tomorrow.
3. For tomorrow, bring your textbooks as we begin the final short story.
2. If you were absent, you will need to submit your questions for grading when you return tomorrow.
3. For tomorrow, bring your textbooks as we begin the final short story.
Day 40-42: October 24-26, 2012
1. Today we started reading our second short story, "Harrison Bergeron".
2. We conducted a class discussion about how to solve the world's problems (See PowerPoint)
3. On Thursday, we took a quiz and completed the Partner Questions. Study Island tomorrow.
4. On Friday was the Study Island Benchmark exam. If you missed it, please make it up ASAP.
2. We conducted a class discussion about how to solve the world's problems (See PowerPoint)
3. On Thursday, we took a quiz and completed the Partner Questions. Study Island tomorrow.
4. On Friday was the Study Island Benchmark exam. If you missed it, please make it up ASAP.
| How To Save the World |
| Plot Pyramid |
Day 39: October 23, 2012
1. Today we completed the first of four Socratic Seminars. All students needed to participate at least twice in order to receive full credit.
2. If you were absent, you will need to submit your questions for grading when you return tomorrow.
3. For tomorrow, complete the assigned pages for "How Much Land Does a Man Need?" (See yesterday for forms)
2. If you were absent, you will need to submit your questions for grading when you return tomorrow.
3. For tomorrow, complete the assigned pages for "How Much Land Does a Man Need?" (See yesterday for forms)
Day 38: October 22, 2012
1. Today we took a quiz on "How Much Land Does a Man Need?" If you were absent, its on you to make it up.
2. Today we completed Partner Questions (See below) for the short story and discussed them as a group.
3. With any time remaining, we prepared for the first Socratic Seminar with Copper Sun (due tomorrow).
2. Today we completed Partner Questions (See below) for the short story and discussed them as a group.
3. With any time remaining, we prepared for the first Socratic Seminar with Copper Sun (due tomorrow).
| Discussion Questions (How Much Land...) |
Day 37: October 19, 2012
1. Today we took Vocabulary Quiz 5. If you were absent, make sure that you make this up first thing on Monday.
2. Today we received a reckoning on the first nine weeks: Speeches and Papers were returned.
3. For Monday, finish reading "How Much Land...?" and read part 1 of Copper Sun for Tuesday.
4. Hope to see you all at the game!
2. Today we received a reckoning on the first nine weeks: Speeches and Papers were returned.
3. For Monday, finish reading "How Much Land...?" and read part 1 of Copper Sun for Tuesday.
4. Hope to see you all at the game!
Day 36: October 18, 2012
1. Today we started the Short Story Unit. Students completed a journal entry and discussed plot elements
2. For the remainder of class, students started reading "How Much Land Does a Man Need?" This will be due tomorrow.
3. For tomorrow, finish the short story and prepare for a quiz. Don't forget about Study Island and Copper Sun!
2. For the remainder of class, students started reading "How Much Land Does a Man Need?" This will be due tomorrow.
3. For tomorrow, finish the short story and prepare for a quiz. Don't forget about Study Island and Copper Sun!
| Plot Pyramid |
Day 32- 35: October 12-17, 2012
1. Today in class we started speeches. Remember that you need at least two typed copies of the speech. Everyone must be prepared to go tomorrow.
2. Speeches will continue through next Tuesday or Wednesday.
3. Today we also passed out Copper Sun and assigned Socratic Seminars. Due late next week.
2. Speeches will continue through next Tuesday or Wednesday.
3. Today we also passed out Copper Sun and assigned Socratic Seminars. Due late next week.
| Socratic Seminars |
Day 27, 30-31: October 5, 10-11, 2012
1. Today we took Vocabulary List 3 and started watching Boy in the Striped Pajamas
2. There will be a Vocabulary Quiz on List 4 TOMORROW! Be prepared.
3. Speeches begin on Friday. You must have two typed copies (one for you, one for me). Remember that your "body paragraphs" are only in outline format. Please be detailed.
2. There will be a Vocabulary Quiz on List 4 TOMORROW! Be prepared.
3. Speeches begin on Friday. You must have two typed copies (one for you, one for me). Remember that your "body paragraphs" are only in outline format. Please be detailed.
| Striped Pajamas |
Day 28-29: October 8-9, 2012
1. Today we took the CDT tests. This took both days
2. Remember that written drafts were due on Monday. Speeches begin on Friday.
3. If you have no yet submitted your Night Paper, you may still do so. The clock is ticking...
2. Remember that written drafts were due on Monday. Speeches begin on Friday.
3. If you have no yet submitted your Night Paper, you may still do so. The clock is ticking...
Day 23-26: October 1-4, 2012
1. Today, we started discussing tips and tricks and a solid speech
2. We watched some sample speeches and discussed what makes a good speech and what to avoid.
3. Speeches will begin next Thursday. You will have today and tomorrow to work on the speech outlines. When you present, you need to printed copies (One for you and one for me)
4. Typed Drafts now due Wednesday, Final Copies due Friday. Feel free to turn them in early.
2. We watched some sample speeches and discussed what makes a good speech and what to avoid.
3. Speeches will begin next Thursday. You will have today and tomorrow to work on the speech outlines. When you present, you need to printed copies (One for you and one for me)
4. Typed Drafts now due Wednesday, Final Copies due Friday. Feel free to turn them in early.
| Public Speaking Ppt |
| satire_presentation.docx |
Day 21-22: September 27-28, 2012
1. During the last two days, we completed the Study Island Benchmark exam. If you were absent, you will need to take it at home.
2. After completing the test, students had time to begin the Study Island assignments. The first batch are due November 1 which is the end of the First Nine Weeks.
3. Typed Drafts are due on Monday. Broken computers are no excuse. Please email me the paper if your printer is broken.
2. After completing the test, students had time to begin the Study Island assignments. The first batch are due November 1 which is the end of the First Nine Weeks.
3. Typed Drafts are due on Monday. Broken computers are no excuse. Please email me the paper if your printer is broken.
| Study Island |
Day 20: September 26, 2012
1. Today we reviewed the handouts and looked for examples of tone, irony, satire, and persuasion.
2. We watched examples of satire and discussed why parodies are often considered funny. Click here for the videos
3. Tomorrow, we take the Study Island benchmark test. No homework for the next few days.
Day 19: September 25, 2012
1. Today we reviewed the three basic methods of persuasion: Logic, Emotion, Testimonials
2. Today we read "The Plot Against the People" and "Doing Nothing is Something". Homework due tomorrow
3. Remember to keep working on your typed drafts. They will be due next Monday.
2. Today we read "The Plot Against the People" and "Doing Nothing is Something". Homework due tomorrow
3. Remember to keep working on your typed drafts. They will be due next Monday.
| Plot/Doing Nothing Handout |
Day 18: September 24, 2012
1. Happy 10% Day! The year is flying by...
2. Today we checked body paragraphs and took notes on introductions and conclusions
3. Typed Drafts are due on October 1: Next Monday. Today will be the last day in class to work on these.
| Intros and Conclusions |
| I/C Handout |
Day 15-17: September 18-20, 2012
1. Today we brainstormed about elements of a good paper.
2. Today we learned how to write a solid thesis statement including an Arguable Point and Premises
3. Today we started the Prewriting page for Night
4. On Wednesday and Thursday, we continued drafting Body Paragraph 1 and 2. See the PowerPoint below.
2. Today we learned how to write a solid thesis statement including an Arguable Point and Premises
3. Today we started the Prewriting page for Night
4. On Wednesday and Thursday, we continued drafting Body Paragraph 1 and 2. See the PowerPoint below.
| Paper Prewriting |
| How To Write a Paper |
| Body Paragraphs |
Day 14: September 17, 2012
1. Today we took a quiz on Night Ch. 5-9
2. Today we conducted Partner Questions on the key quotes from Ch. 5
3. With any time remaining, we reviewed the study guide.
4. Homework: Complete the Interactive PowerPoint below. Be prepared with questions for tomorrow
2. Today we conducted Partner Questions on the key quotes from Ch. 5
3. With any time remaining, we reviewed the study guide.
4. Homework: Complete the Interactive PowerPoint below. Be prepared with questions for tomorrow
| Partner Questions |
Day 13: September 14, 2012
1. Took Vocabulary Quiz 1 (Make up on Monday if needed)
2. Read Ch. 1-4 of Night and completed the study guide
3. There will be a quiz on Monday for Night, Ch. 1-4.
2. Read Ch. 1-4 of Night and completed the study guide
3. There will be a quiz on Monday for Night, Ch. 1-4.
Day 12: September 13, 2012
1. Discussed our viewings from Schindler's List yesterday.
2. Read Ch. 5-9 of Night. Due tomorrow along with study guide questions
3. Vocabulary Quiz tomorrow
4. No homework. Go Highlanders!
2. Read Ch. 5-9 of Night. Due tomorrow along with study guide questions
3. Vocabulary Quiz tomorrow
4. No homework. Go Highlanders!
Day 11: September 12, 2012
1. Today we watched clips from Schindler's List and completed some viewing questions
2. If absent, please make up this assignment at home. It is worth points. Here is the link
3. Reminder that Night Ch. 5-9 must be read by Friday. Bring your books tomorrow.
| Schindler's List Activity |
Day 10: September 11, 2012
1. Today we continued the partner discussions with the entire class and reported out our findings.
2. Today I returned the study guides and we began to discuss the answers.
3. Reminder: Ch. 5-9 (the rest of the story) is due on Friday. No direct homework.
Day 9: September 10, 2012
1. Today we took a quiz on Ch. 1-4 of Night. If absent, you will need to make it up tomorrow.
2. Afterwards, we answered the questions below with Partners and began to discuss them as a class.
3. Tomorrow, we will review the study guide questions and finish the Partner discussion. Continue reading
Reminder: Night Ch. 5-9 are due on Friday.
2. Afterwards, we answered the questions below with Partners and began to discuss them as a class.
3. Tomorrow, we will review the study guide questions and finish the Partner discussion. Continue reading
Reminder: Night Ch. 5-9 are due on Friday.
| Ch. 1-4 Partner Questions |
Day 8: September 7, 2012
1. Took Vocabulary Quiz 1 (Make up on Monday if needed)
2. Read Ch. 1-4 of Night and completed the study guide
3. There will be a quiz on Monday for Night, Ch. 1-4.
2. Read Ch. 1-4 of Night and completed the study guide
3. There will be a quiz on Monday for Night, Ch. 1-4.
Day 7: September 6, 2012
1. Today we watched the Oprah/Elie Wiesel Interview at Auschwitz
2. Students received a copy of Night and the study guide.
3. Chapters 1-4 are due on Monday (9/10). Please bring your books tomorrow. There will be reading time.
4. Reminder: Vocabulary Quiz 1 is tomorrow
2. Students received a copy of Night and the study guide.
3. Chapters 1-4 are due on Monday (9/10). Please bring your books tomorrow. There will be reading time.
4. Reminder: Vocabulary Quiz 1 is tomorrow
| Night Study Guide |
Day 6: September 5, 2012
1. Today we discussed the Journal Question "What is the best way to convince someone to do something?"
2. Today we took notes on the formation of the Holocaust and answered the question "Why would anyone be a Nazi?"
3. Today we passed out Vocabulary Sheets (See below). The first quiz will be on Friday.
4. If absent, download the PowerPoint and note sheet below.
2. Today we took notes on the formation of the Holocaust and answered the question "Why would anyone be a Nazi?"
3. Today we passed out Vocabulary Sheets (See below). The first quiz will be on Friday.
4. If absent, download the PowerPoint and note sheet below.
| psat_vocabulary_-_term_list.doc |
| Holocaust Intro Ppt |
| Holocaust Intro Notesheet |
Day 5: September 4, 2012
1. Took a reading check quiz on "Farewell to Manzanar"
2. Covered homework chart
3. Completed Partner Questions with a Partner and discussed as a class
No Homework, No Handouts
2. Covered homework chart
3. Completed Partner Questions with a Partner and discussed as a class
No Homework, No Handouts
Day 4: August 31, 2012
1. Completed our powerpoint on Pearl Harbor and Manzanar. If absent, complete the notes on your own using the PowerPoint (see yesterday's files) (3rd period had a condensed version)
2. Distributed textbooks and assigned the short story "Farewell to Manzanar".
3. For Tuesday: Read the short story and complete the corresponding worksheet.
2. Distributed textbooks and assigned the short story "Farewell to Manzanar".
3. For Tuesday: Read the short story and complete the corresponding worksheet.
| Discussion Questions (Due Tuesday) |
Day 3: August 30, 2012
Today's Highlights:
1. Today we discussed our "American" article homework and checked materials
2. Today we watched two war speeches by President Bush and President Roosevelt and discussed WW2 background
3. Today we took notes using the guided notesheet.
Due tomorrow: Read "That Damned Fence" and complete the five questions
1. Today we discussed our "American" article homework and checked materials
2. Today we watched two war speeches by President Bush and President Roosevelt and discussed WW2 background
3. Today we took notes using the guided notesheet.
Due tomorrow: Read "That Damned Fence" and complete the five questions
| Background PowerPoint |
| Manzanar Note Guide |
| Intro Speech and Poem |
Day 2: August 29, 2012
Today's Highlights:
1. Today we conducted partner interviews and got to know each other a little better.
2. Today we reviewed course content, the syllabus, and expectations
3. Today you received a copy of "What's so American About America" and were assigned the three reflection questions.
Due tomorrow: Reflection questions and materials
1. Today we conducted partner interviews and got to know each other a little better.
2. Today we reviewed course content, the syllabus, and expectations
3. Today you received a copy of "What's so American About America" and were assigned the three reflection questions.
Due tomorrow: Reflection questions and materials
| CP10 Syllabus |
| What's So American About America? |
Day 1: August 28, 2012
Today's Highlights:
1. Today we failed at the paper clip challenge..but we were able to see how to think about things in a new way.
2. Today we reviewed materials (paper/notebook and binder/folder due Thursday. Pens and Pencils (if needed)
3. Today we learned procedures: The 10/10 rule, checking the website, @mr_harrold on twitter
4. No homework. No handouts
1. Today we failed at the paper clip challenge..but we were able to see how to think about things in a new way.
2. Today we reviewed materials (paper/notebook and binder/folder due Thursday. Pens and Pencils (if needed)
3. Today we learned procedures: The 10/10 rule, checking the website, @mr_harrold on twitter
4. No homework. No handouts