Senior English--9/5/2012

In the Door
--sit at desk with HW pass
--attendance
--purpose of HW pass

Jump Off
--concept of the Jump Off explained
--respond to question on index card

Anticipatory Set
--welcome
--agenda/HW
--information about blog

Activity #1 -- Teacher Introduction
--Mr. Martin introduces himself via "Who is Mr. Martin?" PowerPoint

Activity #2 -- Why Are You Here?/Course Introduction
--go through question and answer sequence/draw conclusions
--Transition -- pick up curriculum guide
--course introduction--guide/connections

Transition -- HW materials up

HW Time
--model WANTED poster
--set parameters for work time
--work on WANTED posters/reading the policies sheet

Closure -- Circle It Up!
--brainstorm something about family to share
--share in circle via name cards
--Filler:  If there is still time remaining, brainstorm interests and share.

HW
--Read the policy sheet and bring the necessary materials to next class.  Have your parent(s)/guardian(s) review the letter and the policy sheet, and bring signature slip to next class for a 100% homework grade.
--Be ready for a QUIZ next class based on the reading of the policies sheet.
--Finish your WANTED poster.  You must have a picture of yourself attached to it in order to receive credit!

English 10 Honors--6/12/2012

Jump Off

—The following individuals have indicated that they need to present as per the nature of their projects: Lily Cisco, Kate Davin, Jillian Foley, and Daisy Goldstein Cross.  Thus, these four will "kick off" our class today. 

—Turn in any and all books that belong to me by placing the books on the front table.

Presentations/Shares/Refreshments? – The Final Assessment

HW

—Have a good summer!  You will be missed—drop by and visit me next year!

English 10 Honors--6/8/2012

Jump Off

—Pick up a copy of the Works Cited page from the front table.  Mr. Martin will be around with your scored final writing assignments.  (Though you may be tempted to go through all of Mr. Martin’s comments and “process” your score, resist this temptation.  You’ll have time to look through comments later!)

—Take out your research guide, and open up to the final page.  We will work through this page together at the start of class by working with our final writing assignments.

S. the C. – agenda/rationale/HW, remind students about Obligation Forms/overdue library books

Mini-Lesson – Parenthetical References

—Pose this question: What is the rationale behind this research guide?

—complete the third page together—use Works Cited page and essays (revise accordingly)

a—take some time to read through Mr. Martin’s comments—Mr. Martin will answer any questions/instruct “on the fly” accordingly

Transition – form a circle for our final Life of Pi discussion

Discussion – Life of Pi up to almost the end

—determine a maximum discussion length together

—refreshments sign-up for next class

Transition – re-row desks

Flexible Work Block – Final Assessment Work Time AND/OR DEAR

—work block as per two options

—Mr. Martin will be calling students over to check in regarding final assessments

HW

—Final assessments are due next class (Mr. Martin is excited!)—be ready to present/share

—Finish Life of Pi by next class

Senior English--6/7/2012 & 6/8/2012

Jump Off

—5-minute study sesh; then, pick up the Unit #10 vocabulary quiz (Assessment #1) from the front table and complete the quiz quietly and independently.

S. the C. – agenda/rationale/HW, reminder about missing books, trade and grade

Transition – turn quizzes and copies of The Kite Runner in/pick up the novel exam for The Kite Runner

Assessment #2 – The Kite Runner Exam

—complete the exam quietly and independently

—when finished with the exam, turn it in and:

*empty your manila folder—keep materials for studying purposes

*look at your The Tragedy of Hamlet Unit Exam and take note of items to study for the final exam—MR. MARTIN MUST RE-COLLECT THESE EXAMS!

*take out your final exam study guide and be ready to ask Mr. Martin questions

*take your WANTED poster from the pile in the back of the classroom—WILL YOU KEEP THE POSTER AS A SOUVENIR OR LEAVE IT FOR MR. MARTIN?

*open the envelope next to your desk and read the contents therein

Review – Senior English Final Exam

—spend approximately 10 minutes asking Mr. Martin specific questions as per the study guide
 

Presentations – The Kite Runner Mini-Research
—a few more to go (in some blocks)!

Film – Marc Forster’s The Kite Runner

—continue viewing the film/consider items on the sheet for discussion

Closure – Wrap-up Discussion—Film…End of Novel…Reflections on the School Year…What to Bring Next Class
—Mr. Martin will be assessing discussion contributions

HW

—Continue preparing for the final exam (Wednesday, June 13^th—7:40 AM – 10:40 AM)—notice how the end of the school year is sneaking up on us?  Don’t say I didn’t warn you!
—Turn in any books that you owe to Mr. Martin ASAP!

—Soak in the weekend!

English 10 Honors--6/6/2012

Jump Off

—Take out your research guide (three-page packet from last class), and open up to the second page.  We will work through this page together at the start of class by revisiting out last writing assignment.  (By the way, you will get your essays back on Friday!)

S. the C. – agenda/rationale/HW, inform students about Obligation Forms/overdue library books

Mini-Lesson – The Works Cited Page

—Pose this question: What is the rationale behind this research guide?

—complete the second page together—use list of book-related information on the front board/copies of The Count of Monte Cristo/The Tragedy of Macbeth

—When finished, put the guide away—we will finish the guide in our next class block.

Flexible Work Block – Final Assessment Work Time AND/OR Life of Pi Discussion AND/OR DEAR

—work block as per three options

—Mr. Martin will be calling students over to check in regarding final assessments

Looking Ahead – Final Class—Refreshments Sign-up

HW

—Continue working on the final assessment—presentations will take place in class during our final class block (6/12)

—Finish Life of Pi by our final class block (6/12)—take notes for discussion as per your critical perspective

Senior English--6/5/2012 & 6/6/2012

Jump Off

—Pick up the sheet entitled "Personal Connection Review—Unit #10" from the front table.  Complete the sheet quietly and independently.  We will go over these in a little bit as review via a drawing of cards.

S. the C. – agenda/rationale/HW, take care of Scantrons, go through lists of missing books/hand out missing library book slips

Review – Unit #10 Vocabulary

—go over some of the Unit #10 vocabulary words by drawing cards and sharing out
 

Presentations – The Kite Runner Mini-Research
—delivery of presentations by students who were absent/unprepared

Transition – pick up the sheet pertaining to the film version of The Kite Runner from the front table

Film – Marc Forster’s The Kite Runner

—take a look through sheet/briefly discuss

—view the film/consider items on the sheet

Closure – Discuss the Film/Novel
—Mr. Martin will be assessing discussion contributions

HW

—The Unit #10 vocabulary quiz will take place next class—don't forget about our class competition!

—Continue preparing for the final exam—the end of the school year will sneak up on you!  Next class, Mr. Martin will spend about 10 minutes answering specific questions garnered from your work with the review sheet, so come prepared! 
—Finish The Kite Runner—a brief novel exam will take place next class!

English 10 Honors--6/4/2012

Jump Off

—Pick up the possessive apostrophe quiz from the front table.  Complete the quiz quietly and independently.  Good luck!

—When finished with the quiz, take out your vocabulary book and open it to page 117.  Look through the Unit #10 word list and star any words that you think you know already.

S. the C. – agenda/rationale/HW, trade and grade quizzes, go over word list

Transition – pick up the research guide from the front table

Mini-Lesson – MLA Format

—share rationale behind research guide

—complete the first page together

—When finished, put the guide away—we will re-visit the guide in our next two class blocks.

Flexible Work Block – Final Assessment Work Time OR Life of Pi up to Page 279 Discussion OR DEAR

—talk about presentations of final assessments on 6/12—address time issue/brainstorm solutions

—briefly revisit discussion preparation work of last class—worth addressing questions written on front board

—work block as per three options

—Mr. Martin will be calling students over to check in regarding final assessments

HW

—Continue working on the final assessment—presentations will take place in class on 6/12

—Prepare for the Unit #10 vocabulary quiz (Friday, 6/8)—we will not be reviewing in class next time

—Finish Life of Pi by Tuesday, 6/12—take notes for discussion as per your critical perspective