Day 91: January 18, 2013
1. Today in class, we discovered that the internet decided to break right as we went to use it.
2. We watched an episode of the Simpsons (click here) and talked about archetypes.
3. If absent, complete the page below using the Simpsons episode.
2. We watched an episode of the Simpsons (click here) and talked about archetypes.
3. If absent, complete the page below using the Simpsons episode.
| Simpsons Archetypes |
Day 90: January 17, 2013
1. Today we continued work on Study Island and prepped for the second Socratic Seminar on Tuesday.
2. Tomorrow, we will have an episode of the Simpsons and talk about archetypes.
3. Don't forget to keep catch up on the career project.
2. Tomorrow, we will have an episode of the Simpsons and talk about archetypes.
3. Don't forget to keep catch up on the career project.
Day 88-89: January 15-16, 2013
1. On Tuesday and Wednesday, student met in the computer lab and found information on possible colleges.
2. If absent, use the College/Career Packet and complete the college data sheets.
3. Study Island and Lord of the Flies Ch. 5-8 due on Friday.
2. If absent, use the College/Career Packet and complete the college data sheets.
3. Study Island and Lord of the Flies Ch. 5-8 due on Friday.
Day 87: January 14, 2013
1. Today is the class Midterm. Be sure to check out the form below in order to catch up on all the terms and concepts.
2. Tomorrow, we will return to the lab and keep working on the college/career unit. Bring your packets!
3. Remember, Study Island is due on Friday. Keep working on a little bit each day...
2. Tomorrow, we will return to the lab and keep working on the college/career unit. Bring your packets!
3. Remember, Study Island is due on Friday. Keep working on a little bit each day...
| Midterm Review Sheet |
Day 84-86: January 9-11, 2013
1. Wednesday and Thursday in class were reading days for the Lord of the Flies. Seminar was Friday
2. Remember, the Midterm is coming quickly (Monday). Take a look at the attached study guide.
3. Don't forget about Study Island, due on Friday, January 18.
2. Remember, the Midterm is coming quickly (Monday). Take a look at the attached study guide.
3. Don't forget about Study Island, due on Friday, January 18.
Day 83: January 8, 2013
1. Today in class we went to www.careercruising.com and completed the Career research sheet (see below)
2. If you did not finish, please get caught up ASAP. The final product is due at the end of next week.
3. Remember, papers are due tomorrow and Study Island is due January 18. Good luck on tomorrow's Keystones!
2. If you did not finish, please get caught up ASAP. The final product is due at the end of next week.
3. Remember, papers are due tomorrow and Study Island is due January 18. Good luck on tomorrow's Keystones!
Day 82: January 7, 2013
1. Today in class, we started the "College and Career" Unit. We will be researching potential schools and jobs over the next two weeks.
2. If absent, please download the file below and complete the first page (The Pre-Research Essay)
3. Remember to continue reading Lord of the Flies (due Thursday) and Study Island (due 1/18)
2. If absent, please download the file below and complete the first page (The Pre-Research Essay)
3. Remember to continue reading Lord of the Flies (due Thursday) and Study Island (due 1/18)
| College/Career Packet |
Day 80-81: January 3-4, 2013
1. Thursday we reflected on our experience with the Mafia game. We answered questions such as "how does it feel to be judged?"
2. Thursday we debated the definition of evil by answering 10 hypothetical situations (see attached file)
3. On Friday, we conducted theVocabulary Quiz 11. Scroll down for the updated list if you don't have it.
2. Thursday we debated the definition of evil by answering 10 hypothetical situations (see attached file)
3. On Friday, we conducted theVocabulary Quiz 11. Scroll down for the updated list if you don't have it.
| What is Evil ppt? |
| What is Evil? |
Day 79: January 2, 2013
1. Welcome back. There's no easy way to come back to work, but we'll do our best.
2. Today we played the "Mafia" game and discussed various elements of suspense, fear, and human nature.
3. Tomorrow, we will take a look at the true nature of evil in humanity
2. Today we played the "Mafia" game and discussed various elements of suspense, fear, and human nature.
3. Tomorrow, we will take a look at the true nature of evil in humanity
Day 78: December 21, 2012
1. Just one more day. Today we completed the circle revision and checked Typed Drafts.
2. If you were absent today, you must send me the typed draft ASAP if you would like to receive credit.
3. Enjoy your Christmas break. Please please please.....do no work. They will be plenty when you return.
2. If you were absent today, you must send me the typed draft ASAP if you would like to receive credit.
3. Enjoy your Christmas break. Please please please.....do no work. They will be plenty when you return.
| Circle Revision Guide |
Day 76-77: December 19-20, 2012
1. Today we played a series of poetry review challenges in order to prepare for the Poetry exam tomorrow.
2. Below is the PowerPoint used in class as well as the sample poems. If you were absent, play the game yourself.
3. All students took the test Thursday. If you were absent, please see me on Friday!
2. Below is the PowerPoint used in class as well as the sample poems. If you were absent, play the game yourself.
3. All students took the test Thursday. If you were absent, please see me on Friday!
| Review Poems |
| Poetry Review Ppt |
Day 75: December 18, 2012
1. Today in class, students shared their Music/Lyrics assignments and discussed their findings as a class.
2. Specifically, we looked at common themes, poetic devices, and differences between music and poetry.
3. With remaining time, we continued working on the papers. Rough drafts of body paragraphs due tomorrow.
2. Specifically, we looked at common themes, poetic devices, and differences between music and poetry.
3. With remaining time, we continued working on the papers. Rough drafts of body paragraphs due tomorrow.
Day 72-74: December 13-17, 2012
1. Today students completed the third and final literature circle for Lesson Before Dying.
2. On Friday, we started the Lesson Before Dying Paper. The Prewriting will be due on Monday.
3. Don't forget to keep working on the music and lyrics due Tuesday!
2. On Friday, we started the Lesson Before Dying Paper. The Prewriting will be due on Monday.
3. Don't forget to keep working on the music and lyrics due Tuesday!
| Paper Prompts |
| Lit Circle 3 Make Up |
Day 69-71: December 10-12, 2012
1. Today we reviewed the Sonnet Homework (the analysis of Sonnet 30)
2. Afterwards, we were introduced to Walt Whitman poetry and read "Learn'd Astronomer" and "Artilleryman"
3. Complete the attached sheets below for Homework if absent
2. Afterwards, we were introduced to Walt Whitman poetry and read "Learn'd Astronomer" and "Artilleryman"
3. Complete the attached sheets below for Homework if absent
| Walt Whitman |
Day 68: December 7, 2012
1. Today in class, we took Vocabulary Quiz 10. If you were absent, you will need to make up the quiz on Monday.
2. Afterwards, we began to discuss the elements of a sonnet. Be sure to get the notes if you were absent.
3. Attached are the two make up assignments for anyone absent on Friday.
2. Afterwards, we began to discuss the elements of a sonnet. Be sure to get the notes if you were absent.
3. Attached are the two make up assignments for anyone absent on Friday.
| Sonnet 18 and 30 |
Day 67: December 6, 2012
1. Students took a brief, five question quiz on Lesson Before Dying.
2. Students worked in groups and conducted the second literature circle. Points were awarded for preparation and participation.
3. Vocabulary Quiz 10 is tomorrow. Bring your poetry materials as well.
2. Students worked in groups and conducted the second literature circle. Points were awarded for preparation and participation.
3. Vocabulary Quiz 10 is tomorrow. Bring your poetry materials as well.
| Literature Circle Make-Up Assignment |
Day 65-66: December 4-5, 2012
1. Today in class we had a reading day in preparation for the Literature Circle on Thursday.
2. Remember to look over the Keystone Glossary on the website (Home page).
3. Good luck on the tests. Remember to read, try your best, and take your time!
2. Remember to look over the Keystone Glossary on the website (Home page).
3. Good luck on the tests. Remember to read, try your best, and take your time!
Day 63-64: November 30- December 3, 2012
1. Today we took a Keystone Practice Exam in order to prepare for tomorrow's test. See me if you were absent.
2. Afterwards, we reviewed findings on "George Gray" and "Loveliest of Trees"
3. Continuing working on Lesson Before Dying. The next Literature circle is next week.
2. Afterwards, we reviewed findings on "George Gray" and "Loveliest of Trees"
3. Continuing working on Lesson Before Dying. The next Literature circle is next week.
Day 62: November 29, 2012
1. Today we took a quiz on the first ten chapters of Lesson Before Dying
2. Afterwards, students completed the first literature circle. If absent, please complete the assignment below to make up.
3. No homework for tomorrow. We will review a sample Keystone exam.
| Literature Circle Make Up Assignment |
Day 61: November 28, 2012
1. Today we read two poems: "George Gray" and "Loveliest of Trees"
2. Students completed the sheet below in pairs and we discussed the poem as a class
3. Tomorrow is our first literature circle. Remember to bring all needed technology for the circle.
2. Students completed the sheet below in pairs and we discussed the poem as a class
3. Tomorrow is our first literature circle. Remember to bring all needed technology for the circle.
| George Gray, Lovely Trees |
Day 60: November 27, 2012
1. Today we started the poetry unit. Students received a copy of the poetry packet (see below for page 1)
2. We watched clips from "Dead Poet's Society" and discussed their meaning in poetry today
3. Afterwards, we read the first poem "Mother to Son" and began to work on the poetry analysis.
2. We watched clips from "Dead Poet's Society" and discussed their meaning in poetry today
3. Afterwards, we read the first poem "Mother to Son" and began to work on the poetry analysis.
| Poetry Attachments |
| Mother to Son |
Day 59: November 21, 2012
1. Today we took a quiz on Vocabulary List 9. You will need to make it up once you return if absent.
2. The remainder of the class was spent at the Fall Festival. No new material covered today.
3. Continue reading Lesson Before Dying over the break. See you next Tuesday!
2. The remainder of the class was spent at the Fall Festival. No new material covered today.
3. Continue reading Lesson Before Dying over the break. See you next Tuesday!
Day 56-58: November 16-20, 2012
1. Today in class, we took vocabulary quiz 8. If absent, you must make it up on Monday.
2. Today I distributed Literature Circle Packets and announced groups. If you were absent, read over the packet
3. Monday and Tuesday were Reading Days for our first Literature Circle after the break.
2. Today I distributed Literature Circle Packets and announced groups. If you were absent, read over the packet
3. Monday and Tuesday were Reading Days for our first Literature Circle after the break.
| Literature Circles |
Day 55: November 15, 2012
1. Today in class, we watched "A Story of America: A History of US" and took notes (form below).
2. We passed out copies of A Lesson Before Dying. If you were absent, you will need to make this up tomorrow.
3. Tomorrow, please bring your new book and prepare for Vocabulary Quiz 8
| Lesson Before Dying Opening Video |
Day 53-54: November 13-14, 2012
1. Today we reviewed elements of writing an in-class essay.
2. The five possible prompts are below. Prepare for any of them Wednesday.
3. Meet in Lab 319 Wednesday. Be early if you can.
2. The five possible prompts are below. Prepare for any of them Wednesday.
3. Meet in Lab 319 Wednesday. Be early if you can.
Day 52: November 12, 2012
1. Today is Veteran's Day (Observed). Please take a moment and observe this picture at the left.
2. Today we started work on In-class essays. Students took notes on the PowerPoint using the guided notesheet.
3. On Tuesday, I passed out the possible prompts for Wednesday's essay.
2. Today we started work on In-class essays. Students took notes on the PowerPoint using the guided notesheet.
3. On Tuesday, I passed out the possible prompts for Wednesday's essay.
| Timed Essay Sample |
| Timed Essay Notes |
| Possible Prompts |
Day 51: November 9, 2012
1. Today we took Vocabulary Quiz 7. If absent, you will need to make it up on Monday.
2. Today we finished our final Copper Sun Socratic Seminar.
3. No homework this weekend. Next week, we will begin the in-class essay. The pressure is on...
2. Today we finished our final Copper Sun Socratic Seminar.
3. No homework this weekend. Next week, we will begin the in-class essay. The pressure is on...
Day 49-50: November 7-8, 2012
1. Today we played the Jeopardy review game for the Short Story Test tomorrow. Look over the study guide for homework.
2. Thursday is the Short Story test. It is 25 multiple choice questions. Unexcused absences will be failures.
3. Finish Copper Sun for Friday.
2. Thursday is the Short Story test. It is 25 multiple choice questions. Unexcused absences will be failures.
3. Finish Copper Sun for Friday.
| Study Guide |
Day 48: November 5, 2012
1. Today we completed our third socratic seminar. Remember, you must participate at least twice for full credit.
2. The final seminar is coming this Friday. Please read throughout the week in order to be ready.
3. Enjoy your day off. Wednesday we will have a Short Story Review with a text on Thursday.
Day 47: November 2, 2012
1. Today in class, we continued our presentation with War Poems.
2. Reminder that on Monday, you will need to complete your questions for the Third Socratic Seminar
3. Our Final Seminar will occur next Friday so please work ahead. Let me know if you have any questions.