- allusion
- characterization
- Christological figure
- conflict
- diction
- imagery
- marked for greatness
- microcosm
- simile
- symbolism
- theme
Thursday, April 10, 2014
English 10 Honors--Lord of the Flies Unit: Terms/Concepts to Know/Be Able to Apply
Tuesday, April 8, 2014
English 9--4/11/2014
BLOCK 1
Jump Off
--Take out a clean sheet of lined paper.
S. the C.
--agenda/HW
Review Activity -- Unit #8 Vocabulary, Grammar Hammer Rules, and Dragonsong Chapter 8
--complete the activity using the PowerPoint slides
--Closure--share via a drawing of cards, focusing especially on the vocabulary words used
Transition
--Engage in some last-minute studying quietly and independently. As you do so, Mr. Martin will return your Unit #6 quiz and Unit #7 quiz so that you can take a quick look and reflect. Then, he'll be around with the recycling bin.
Assessment -- Vocabulary Unit #8
--When Mr. Martin directs you to do so, pick up the Unit #8 vocabulary quiz from the front table. Complete the quiz quietly and independently. Good luck!
--When you finish with the assessment, take out either your copy of Dragonsong or your Hooked on Books book and get reading!
Closure
--trade and grade--return quizzes to rightful owners--reflect on performance and note still-not-mastered words in your vocabulary book--Mr. Martin collects quizzes
HW Time/Hooked on Books Part 2
Dragonsong Reading Breakdown
HW
--Actively read the rest of Dragonsong via the Post-it Note Strategy and expect a final novel assessment in the near future.
S. the C.
HOOKED ON BOOKS
Dragonsong Reading Breakdown
HW
Jump Off
--Take out a clean sheet of lined paper.
S. the C.
--agenda/HW
Review Activity -- Unit #8 Vocabulary, Grammar Hammer Rules, and Dragonsong Chapter 8
--complete the activity using the PowerPoint slides
--Closure--share via a drawing of cards, focusing especially on the vocabulary words used
Transition
--Engage in some last-minute studying quietly and independently. As you do so, Mr. Martin will return your Unit #6 quiz and Unit #7 quiz so that you can take a quick look and reflect. Then, he'll be around with the recycling bin.
Assessment -- Vocabulary Unit #8
--When Mr. Martin directs you to do so, pick up the Unit #8 vocabulary quiz from the front table. Complete the quiz quietly and independently. Good luck!
--When you finish with the assessment, take out either your copy of Dragonsong or your Hooked on Books book and get reading!
Closure
--trade and grade--return quizzes to rightful owners--reflect on performance and note still-not-mastered words in your vocabulary book--Mr. Martin collects quizzes
HW Time/Hooked on Books Part 2
Dragonsong Reading Breakdown
- You must finish reading the novel by our first class day back from April break, which is Tuesday, 4/22. 56 pages remain (unless you read ahead, in which case, GOOD FOR YOU!). If you read approximately 6 pages a day, you will finish the novel on time.
HW
--Actively read the rest of Dragonsong via the Post-it Note Strategy and expect a final novel assessment in the near future.
--YOU MUST BRING YOUR DRAGONSONG BOOK TO CLASS EVERY DAY BETWEEN NOW AND THE END OF THE DRAGONSONG UNIT. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE YOUR BOOK, EXPECT CONSEQUENCES FOR LACK OF PREPARATION.
BLOCK 2/BLOCK 4
Jump Off
--Engage in some last-minute studying quietly and independently. As you do so, Mr. Martin will return your Unit #6 quiz and Unit #7 quiz so that you can take a quick look and reflect. Then, he'll be around with the recycling bin.
--When Mr. Martin directs you to do so, pick up the Unit #8 vocabulary quiz from the front table. Complete the quiz quietly and independently. Good luck!
--When you finish with the assessment, take out either your copy of Dragonsong or your Hooked on Books book and get reading!Jump Off
--Engage in some last-minute studying quietly and independently. As you do so, Mr. Martin will return your Unit #6 quiz and Unit #7 quiz so that you can take a quick look and reflect. Then, he'll be around with the recycling bin.
--When Mr. Martin directs you to do so, pick up the Unit #8 vocabulary quiz from the front table. Complete the quiz quietly and independently. Good luck!
S. the C.
--trade and grade--return quizzes to rightful owners--reflect on performance and note still-not-mastered words in your vocabulary book--Mr. Martin collects quizzes
--agenda/HW
--agenda/HW
HOOKED ON BOOKS
Dragonsong Reading Breakdown
- You must finish reading the novel by our first class day back from April break, which is Tuesday, 4/22. 56 pages remain (unless you read ahead, in which case, GOOD FOR YOU!). If you read approximately 6 pages a day, you will finish the novel on time.
HW
--Actively read the rest of Dragonsong via the Post-it Note Strategy and expect a final novel assessment in the near future.
--YOU MUST BRING YOUR DRAGONSONG BOOK TO CLASS EVERY DAY BETWEEN NOW AND THE END OF THE DRAGONSONG UNIT. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE YOUR BOOK, EXPECT CONSEQUENCES FOR LACK OF PREPARATION.
Sunday, April 6, 2014
English 10 Honors--4/10/2014
Jump Off
--The focus of today's brief wrap-up discussion (a continuation of last class) is clarifying the meaning of "marked for greatness" as a literary concept and applying the concept to the following characters/settings: Piggy (S.N.--Block 4), Simon (___ and A.K.), the birthmarked face boy (S.M. and ___), and the island (J.W. and S.B.). Take your notebooks back out so that you can jot down some notes for future reference.
S. the C.
--agenda/HW
Discussion #1 -- "Marked for Greatness" in Lord of the Flies
--discussion as per the J.O. list
Transition
--Look through your purposeful/active reading notes for Chapter One-Chapter Five of Lord of the Flies in order to re-wrap your mind around your thoughts and ideas. While doing so, plan some contributions for today's discussion.
--group roles defined and modeled:
Discussion #2 -- Lord of the Flies Chapter One-Chapter Five
--in small groups, share your thoughts and ideas with each other--what, typically, are our focal points when discussing literature/what have been our focal points so far for this novel?
--every so often, Mr. Martin will sound an alarm--when he does so, if he points to your group, send your Runner up to the front board to write a contribution on the front board--the more specific and related to authorial purpose the response, the better!
--place each contribution under a topic heading so that we can try to keep all of this "stuff" somewhat organized!
--during this discussion, it is suggested that you take notes--these notes will come in handy when crafting your end-of-course final assignment!
Transition -- re-row the desks/Scribes: submit your group discussion notes
Closure #1 -- Lord of the Flies Chapter One-Chapter Five
--Mr. Martin processes through the notes written on the front board
--during this summary session/discussion, it is imperative that you take notes--these notes will come in handy when crafting your end-of-course final assignment!
--any final thoughts, questions, etc.?
Transition -- pick up the "Final Countdown" graphic organizer from the front table
Closure #2 -- Final Countdown
HW Time/Hooked on Books Part 2
HW
--Purposefully/actively read Chapters Six and Seven of Lord of the Flies as preparation for analysis/discussion next class (Monday, 4/21).
--Bring your vocabulary book to our next class meeting.
--Enjoy break!
--The focus of today's brief wrap-up discussion (a continuation of last class) is clarifying the meaning of "marked for greatness" as a literary concept and applying the concept to the following characters/settings: Piggy (S.N.--Block 4), Simon (___ and A.K.), the birthmarked face boy (S.M. and ___), and the island (J.W. and S.B.). Take your notebooks back out so that you can jot down some notes for future reference.
S. the C.
--agenda/HW
Discussion #1 -- "Marked for Greatness" in Lord of the Flies
--discussion as per the J.O. list
Transition
--Look through your purposeful/active reading notes for Chapter One-Chapter Five of Lord of the Flies in order to re-wrap your mind around your thoughts and ideas. While doing so, plan some contributions for today's discussion.
--group roles defined and modeled:
- Leader
- Scribe
- Runner
Discussion #2 -- Lord of the Flies Chapter One-Chapter Five
--in small groups, share your thoughts and ideas with each other--what, typically, are our focal points when discussing literature/what have been our focal points so far for this novel?
--every so often, Mr. Martin will sound an alarm--when he does so, if he points to your group, send your Runner up to the front board to write a contribution on the front board--the more specific and related to authorial purpose the response, the better!
--place each contribution under a topic heading so that we can try to keep all of this "stuff" somewhat organized!
--during this discussion, it is suggested that you take notes--these notes will come in handy when crafting your end-of-course final assignment!
Transition -- re-row the desks/Scribes: submit your group discussion notes
Closure #1 -- Lord of the Flies Chapter One-Chapter Five
--Mr. Martin processes through the notes written on the front board
--during this summary session/discussion, it is imperative that you take notes--these notes will come in handy when crafting your end-of-course final assignment!
--any final thoughts, questions, etc.?
Transition -- pick up the "Final Countdown" graphic organizer from the front table
Closure #2 -- Final Countdown
HW Time/Hooked on Books Part 2
HW
--Purposefully/actively read Chapters Six and Seven of Lord of the Flies as preparation for analysis/discussion next class (Monday, 4/21).
--Bring your vocabulary book to our next class meeting.
--Enjoy break!
English 9--4/9/2014
BLOCK 1
HOOKED ON BOOKS
Jump Off
--Pick up the "Vocabulary Units--Exercise Check" slip from the corner desk. Write your name on the line and open your vocabulary book to page 105.
S. the C.
--quickly complete exercise check--when finished, pass up facedown
--go over the homework ("Completing the Sentence" exercise on pages 105 & 106) three-in-a-row style
--For HW, finish preparing for the Unit #8 vocabulary quiz, which will take place at the beginning of next class.
--agenda/HW
Review Activity/Discussion/Notetaking -- Majority Rules! (Dragonsong Chapters 1-7)
HOOKED ON BOOKS
Jump Off
--Pick up the "Vocabulary Units--Exercise Check" slip from the corner desk. Write your name on the line and open your vocabulary book to page 105.
S. the C.
--quickly complete exercise check--when finished, pass up facedown
--go over the homework ("Completing the Sentence" exercise on pages 105 & 106) three-in-a-row style
--For HW, finish preparing for the Unit #8 vocabulary quiz, which will take place at the beginning of next class.
--agenda/HW
Review Activity/Discussion/Notetaking -- Majority Rules! (Dragonsong Chapters 1-7)
--quick review of how the activity "works"
--during the playing of the game, take notes--much will come out of today's review/discussion that will come in handy when coming up with an idea for and writing your final essay at the close of the unit
--finish reviewing/discussing/notetaking
Transition
--Pick up an index card and write your name at the top of it.
--Re-column the desks normally.
Closure -- During the review activity/discussion, I drew the following conclusion about Anne McCaffrey's purpose:
--respond in detail to this prompt on your index card--when finished, submit
--responses shared--notes/connections on front board
HW Time
Dragonsong Reading Breakdown
--during the playing of the game, take notes--much will come out of today's review/discussion that will come in handy when coming up with an idea for and writing your final essay at the close of the unit
--finish reviewing/discussing/notetaking
Transition
--Pick up an index card and write your name at the top of it.
--Re-column the desks normally.
Closure -- During the review activity/discussion, I drew the following conclusion about Anne McCaffrey's purpose:
--respond in detail to this prompt on your index card--when finished, submit
--responses shared--notes/connections on front board
HW Time
Dragonsong Reading Breakdown
- You must finish reading the novel by our first class day back from April break, which is Tuesday, 4/22. 71 pages remain.
- Including today, if you read 5 1/2 pages a day, you will finish the novel on time.
- Another reading requirement will be assigned for Friday (actively reading Chapter 9) in order to help you stay on track. Reading up to the end of Chapter 9 for Friday will leave you with 56 pages to read over break (approximately 6 pages a day).
- If you have read up to the end of Chapter 8 and would prefer to finish the novel by the end of the day this Friday so that you do not have any reading obligations over April Break, if you read 24 pages a day including today, you will have the novel finished after reading 24 final pages on Friday.
- If you have committed yourself to reading 17 pages a day as per the suggestion in the last blog post, stay committed!
- Hooked on Books is this week, and you are free to read Dragonsong during your reading blocks. However, the true purpose of Hooked on Books is to read something that you have chosen!
--Finish preparing for the Unit #8 vocabulary quiz, which will take place next class (Friday, 4/11).
BLOCK 2/BLOCK 4
Jump Off
--Pick up the "Vocabulary Units--Exercise Check" slip from the corner desk. Write your name on the line and open your vocabulary book to page 105.
S. the C.
--quickly complete exercise check--when finished, pass up facedown
--go over the homework ("Completing the Sentence" exercise on pages 105 & 106) three-in-a-row style
--For HW, finish preparing for the Unit #8 vocabulary quiz, which will take place at the beginning of next class.
--agenda/HW
Review Activity/Discussion/Notetaking -- Majority Rules! (Dragonsong Chapters 1-7)
--Actively read Chapter 9 of Dragonsong via the Post-it Note Strategy.
--YOU MUST BRING YOUR DRAGONSONG BOOK TO CLASS EVERY DAY BETWEEN NOW AND THE END OF THE DRAGONSONG UNIT. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE YOUR BOOK, EXPECT CONSEQUENCES FOR LACK OF PREPARATION.
--Bring something good that you want to read to class the rest of the week for Hooked on Books (unless you prefer to read Dragonsong).
--Bring something good that you want to read to class the rest of the week for Hooked on Books (unless you prefer to read Dragonsong).
BLOCK 2/BLOCK 4
Jump Off
--Pick up the "Vocabulary Units--Exercise Check" slip from the corner desk. Write your name on the line and open your vocabulary book to page 105.
S. the C.
--quickly complete exercise check--when finished, pass up facedown
--go over the homework ("Completing the Sentence" exercise on pages 105 & 106) three-in-a-row style
--For HW, finish preparing for the Unit #8 vocabulary quiz, which will take place at the beginning of next class.
--agenda/HW
Review Activity/Discussion/Notetaking -- Majority Rules! (Dragonsong Chapters 1-7)
--quick review of how the activity "works"
--during the playing of the game, take notes--much will come out of today's review/discussion that will come in handy when coming up with an idea for and writing your final essay at the close of the unit
--finish reviewing/discussing/notetaking
--Transition--pick up an index card and write your name at the top of it--re-column the desks normally
--Closure--During the review activity/discussion, I drew the following conclusion about Anne McCaffrey's purpose:
--respond in detail to this prompt on your index card--when finished, submit
--responses shared--notes/questions on front board
Review Activity -- Unit #8 Vocabulary, Grammar Hammer Rules, and Dragonsong Chapter 8
--take out a clean sheet of lined paper
--complete the activity using the PowerPoint slides
--Closure--share via a drawing of cards
HW Time
Dragonsong Reading Breakdown
--during the playing of the game, take notes--much will come out of today's review/discussion that will come in handy when coming up with an idea for and writing your final essay at the close of the unit
--finish reviewing/discussing/notetaking
--Transition--pick up an index card and write your name at the top of it--re-column the desks normally
--Closure--During the review activity/discussion, I drew the following conclusion about Anne McCaffrey's purpose:
--respond in detail to this prompt on your index card--when finished, submit
--responses shared--notes/questions on front board
Review Activity -- Unit #8 Vocabulary, Grammar Hammer Rules, and Dragonsong Chapter 8
--take out a clean sheet of lined paper
--complete the activity using the PowerPoint slides
--Closure--share via a drawing of cards
HW Time
Dragonsong Reading Breakdown
- You must finish reading the novel by our first class day back from April break, which is Tuesday, 4/22. 71 pages remain.
- Including today, if you read 5 1/2 pages a day, you will finish the novel on time.
- Another reading requirement will be assigned for Friday (actively reading Chapter 9) in order to help you stay on track. Reading up to the end of Chapter 9 for Friday will leave you with 56 pages to read over break (approximately 6 pages a day).
- If you have read up to the end of Chapter 8 and would prefer to finish the novel by the end of the day this Friday so that you do not have any reading obligations over April Break, if you read 24 pages a day including today, you will have the novel finished after reading 24 final pages on Friday.
- If you have committed yourself to reading 17 pages a day as per the suggestion in the last blog post, stay committed!
- Hooked on Books is this week, and you are free to read Dragonsong during your reading blocks. However, the true purpose of Hooked on Books is to read something that you have chosen!
--Finish preparing for the Unit #8 vocabulary quiz, which will take place next class (Friday, 4/11).
--Actively read Chapter 9 of Dragonsong via the Post-it Note Strategy.
--YOU MUST BRING YOUR DRAGONSONG BOOK TO CLASS EVERY DAY BETWEEN NOW AND THE END OF THE DRAGONSONG UNIT. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE YOUR BOOK, EXPECT CONSEQUENCES FOR LACK OF PREPARATION.
--Bring something good that you want to read to class the rest of the week for Hooked on Books (unless you prefer to read Dragonsong).
--Bring something good that you want to read to class the rest of the week for Hooked on Books (unless you prefer to read Dragonsong).
English 10 Honors--4/8/2014
HOOKED ON BOOKS
*While you read, Mr. Martin will be around to return your "Lord of the Flies--'Marked for Greatness' On-Demand Writing" pieces*
Jump Off
--The focus of today's brief discussion is clarifying the meaning of "marked for greatness" as a literary concept and applying the concept to the following characters/settings: Ralph (D.D. and J.M.), Jack (___ and ___), Piggy (K.L. and S.N.), Simon (___ and A.K.), the birthmarked face boy (S.M. and ___), and the island (J.W. and S.B.). Take out your notebook so that you can jot down some notes for future reference.
S. the C.
--agenda/HW
Discussion -- "Marked for Greatness" in Lord of the Flies
--"marked for greatness"--what it is vs. what it is not (Mr. Martin)
--discussion as per the J.O. list
--HW Time
HW
--Purposefully/actively read Chapter Five of Lord of the Flies as preparation for analysis/discussion next class.
--Bring something good that you want to read to class again next time in case we get another opportunity to independently read.
*While you read, Mr. Martin will be around to return your "Lord of the Flies--'Marked for Greatness' On-Demand Writing" pieces*
Jump Off
--The focus of today's brief discussion is clarifying the meaning of "marked for greatness" as a literary concept and applying the concept to the following characters/settings: Ralph (D.D. and J.M.), Jack (___ and ___), Piggy (K.L. and S.N.), Simon (___ and A.K.), the birthmarked face boy (S.M. and ___), and the island (J.W. and S.B.). Take out your notebook so that you can jot down some notes for future reference.
S. the C.
--agenda/HW
Discussion -- "Marked for Greatness" in Lord of the Flies
--"marked for greatness"--what it is vs. what it is not (Mr. Martin)
--discussion as per the J.O. list
--HW Time
HW
--Purposefully/actively read Chapter Five of Lord of the Flies as preparation for analysis/discussion next class.
--Bring something good that you want to read to class again next time in case we get another opportunity to independently read.
Friday, April 4, 2014
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