Day 182: June 7, 2013
1. Did you ever think today would actually arrive? Now it's here all too soon.
2. It's truly been a privilege and an honor over the past three years. Tonight will be a tough one.
3. See you....out there.
2. It's truly been a privilege and an honor over the past three years. Tonight will be a tough one.
3. See you....out there.
Day 181: June 6, 2013
Tut tut....it looks like rain....
Day 176-180: May 30-June 5, 2013
1. There's been nothing to report over the past few days. Field days, Prom, Commencement practice... oh my.
2. If you're not recording this entire week, start. This will be the one you most want to remember.
3. Big day tomorrow....
2. If you're not recording this entire week, start. This will be the one you most want to remember.
3. Big day tomorrow....
Day 174-175: May 28-29, 2013
1. Tuesday and Wednesday were dedicated to watching Importance of Being Earnest and relaxing in the final days.
2. Good luck on Math and Science Finals. Finish strong!
3. Hopefully, I will see many of you at the Senior Awards Night. Grades are final!
2. Good luck on Math and Science Finals. Finish strong!
3. Hopefully, I will see many of you at the Senior Awards Night. Grades are final!
Day 172-173: May 23-24, 2013
1. On Thursday, we took the essay portion of the Final Exam.
2. On Friday, we transitioned into the final 75 question multiple choice section. Be sure to use the study guide below in order to prepare.
3. Return your books as soon as the final is complete! Just a few days left...
2. On Friday, we transitioned into the final 75 question multiple choice section. Be sure to use the study guide below in order to prepare.
3. Return your books as soon as the final is complete! Just a few days left...
Day 166-171: May 14-22, 2013
1. Over the next five days, students presented their Senior Speeches. After just a few days, we've laughed, cried, and everywhere in between.
2. Continue to look over the Final Study Guide below. Have it ready for the 22nd and ask questions if needed.
3. Finals will be held on May 23-24 in this class. That will, sadly, bring our time to an end....
2. Continue to look over the Final Study Guide below. Have it ready for the 22nd and ask questions if needed.
3. Finals will be held on May 23-24 in this class. That will, sadly, bring our time to an end....
| CP 12 Final Review |
Day 163-165: May 9-13, 2013
1. Thursday and Friday were dedicated to reading Acts 1 and 2 of The Importance of Being Earnest.
2. Be prepared to finish the show on Monday with Act 3. Remember to keep track of all the characters and relationships. It only gets more complicated.
3. On Tuesday, we will discuss the underlying themes of the show and begin Final Speeches. Only 6 days left....
2. Be prepared to finish the show on Monday with Act 3. Remember to keep track of all the characters and relationships. It only gets more complicated.
3. On Tuesday, we will discuss the underlying themes of the show and begin Final Speeches. Only 6 days left....
| Character Charts |
Day 161-162: May 7-8, 2013
1. Tuesday and Wednesday were dedicated to creating the "Last Lecture" Speeches. Students worked in the labs on outlines, PowerPoints, and other visual aids.
2. Presentations will begin on Tuesday. Everyone should be prepared though not everyone will present that day.
3. Thursday through Monday we'll be reading one last play: The Importance of Being Earnest
2. Presentations will begin on Tuesday. Everyone should be prepared though not everyone will present that day.
3. Thursday through Monday we'll be reading one last play: The Importance of Being Earnest
Day 160: May 6, 2013
1. Today we watched clips from "The Last Lecture" as inspiration for your final senior speeches.
2. Brainstorm ideas tonight and prepare to work on the speeches Tuesday and Wednesday.
3. Only 11 days of class until Finals begin. Take it all in....
2. Brainstorm ideas tonight and prepare to work on the speeches Tuesday and Wednesday.
3. Only 11 days of class until Finals begin. Take it all in....
| The Last Lecture |
Day 156-159: April 29-May 2
1. This week in class, we watched Death on the Nile and looked for more elements of suspense, drama, and human nature.
2. Next week, we will begin our final assignment of the year (and high school): The Senior Speech.
3. Enjoy your Friday off and return refreshed for a fast and furious final 11 Days.....
2. Next week, we will begin our final assignment of the year (and high school): The Senior Speech.
3. Enjoy your Friday off and return refreshed for a fast and furious final 11 Days.....
Day 155: April 26, 2013
1.Today we took the final exam on And Then There Were None.
2. Study guides were also due. If you were absent, be sure it's turned in Monday (last call).
3. Next week, we'll be spending some quality time with Death on the Nile. Only 16 classes to go....
2. Study guides were also due. If you were absent, be sure it's turned in Monday (last call).
3. Next week, we'll be spending some quality time with Death on the Nile. Only 16 classes to go....
Day 152-154: April 23-25, 2013
1. On Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, students presented on the various poems and poets from the Romantic time period.
2. The audience is asked to participated, take notes, and contribute to the discussion. Remember, this will be on the final.
3. Don't forget to keep reading! The book is due Friday. Expect a test....
2. The audience is asked to participated, take notes, and contribute to the discussion. Remember, this will be on the final.
3. Don't forget to keep reading! The book is due Friday. Expect a test....
Day 151: April 22, 2013
1. Today was our last day in class working on poetry presentations. Presentations begin tomorrow and will continue for the rest of the week.
2. Remember that And Then There Were None is due on Friday. Complete the book and finish the study guide.
3. Research papers continue to be graded and are moving along quickly. I should have grades done next week.
2. Remember that And Then There Were None is due on Friday. Complete the book and finish the study guide.
3. Research papers continue to be graded and are moving along quickly. I should have grades done next week.
Day 149-150: April 18-19, 2013
1. On Thursday and Friday, students worked on the poetry presentations which will begin on Monday.
2. Students must create a 20 minutes lesson on their poet which includes an overview of the poet's background as well as an analysis of the poem itself.
3. Students are reminded to submit their research papers ASAP. The deadline is 11:59pm Friday night.
2. Students must create a 20 minutes lesson on their poet which includes an overview of the poet's background as well as an analysis of the poem itself.
3. Students are reminded to submit their research papers ASAP. The deadline is 11:59pm Friday night.
Day 147-148: April 16-17, 2013
1. Today in class, we discussed the difference between individualism and group-think.
2. Students worked in groups to read and present information on the Romantic Period in British history.
3. "Presentations" will continue tomorrow and students will begin the Poetry Project.
2. Students worked in groups to read and present information on the Romantic Period in British history.
3. "Presentations" will continue tomorrow and students will begin the Poetry Project.
| Romanticism Poetry Project |
| Romantic Poetry Introduction |
Day 146: April 15, 2013
1. Today drafts for the research projects were due. Make sure that they are complete as the final project is due soon.
2. Today we conducted a peer review in class. With any time remaining, we allowed for some reading of And Then There Were None.
3. You will need your textbooks tomorrow. We will start our final time period/unit of the year.
2. Today we conducted a peer review in class. With any time remaining, we allowed for some reading of And Then There Were None.
3. You will need your textbooks tomorrow. We will start our final time period/unit of the year.
| Group Revision |
Day 145: April 12, 2013
1. Today in class, we researched existing unsolved murder mysteries in conjunction with our current novel.
2. With time remaining, students were able to work on Research Drafts and continue reading the novel.
3. Drafts due Monday, the Novel is due April 26.
2. With time remaining, students were able to work on Research Drafts and continue reading the novel.
3. Drafts due Monday, the Novel is due April 26.
| Unsolved Mysteries |
Day 143-144: April 10-11, 2013
1. Today we began one of our final units of the year: And Then There Were None.
2. On Wednesday we played a Mafia warm-up game and Thursday, we worked through Ch. 1 using a character chart.
3. Continue reading the book on your own. It will be due, along with the study guide, on April 26.
2. On Wednesday we played a Mafia warm-up game and Thursday, we worked through Ch. 1 using a character chart.
3. Continue reading the book on your own. It will be due, along with the study guide, on April 26.
| Study Guide |
| Character Chart |
Day 141-142: April 8-9, 2013
1. On Monday and Tuesday, we spent our last two days working on the Research Project. Students were to begin darting their final papers.
2. Typed Drafts, including Body Paragraphs, introductions, and conclusions are all due next Monday.
3. Wednesday, we start a new, and final, novel for the year. Don't worry, it's a good one.
2. Typed Drafts, including Body Paragraphs, introductions, and conclusions are all due next Monday.
3. Wednesday, we start a new, and final, novel for the year. Don't worry, it's a good one.
Day 138-140: April 3-5, 2013
1. On Wednesday and Thursday, students drafted outlines of the research papers.
2. Remember to included at least four pieces of research per paragraph. Vary between primary and secondary sources.
3. Outlines are due Friday. Feel free to send them via Google Drive, email, or hard copies.