Senior English--11/15/2012

Jump Off 
--Pick up both of the sheets located on the front table.

S. the C.

--agenda/HW

Writing Workshop -- Cumulative Writing Portfolio & College Admission/Job Interview/Military Essay

--updated version of the Cumulative Writing Portfolio guidelines in binders

--Mr. Martin shares list of students needing to revise for the Cumulative Writing Portfolio--due date is December 13^th

--sample sentences on front board addressed (helpful strategy for improving “Conventions” in first writing assignment when revising for the portfolio)

--add to list of in-class conferences

--Reminder: Any essay that has already received a score of 80% of higher can be given back to Mr. Martin for submission today.

Review -- Vocabulary Unit #3

--crossword puzzle--take it our leave it for review purposes (point out “gimmicky” aspects of puzzle)

--Reminder: “Drawing Study Strategy”

Writing Workshop (cont.)/Brain Break (cont.) -- Conferences/Tuesdays with Morrie
--we’re in a “movie theater”--conduct yourselves accordingly

--during viewing, conferences take place as per order

--could study for the vocabulary assessment during film time if you desire!

HW 
--Finish preparing for the Unit #3 assessment, which will take place on Monday of next week (our next class)--don’t forget about the “Drawing Study Strategy”.
--Be working on revisions of the College Admission/Job Interview/Military Essay for your Cumulative Writing Portfolio--the due date is December 13^th.  I hope to have some submissions from you before the end of this week! 

English 10 Honors--11/14/2012

Jump Off
--Please take out your notebook and date the page.  Today is 11/14/2012.

S. the C.
--agenda/HW

Transition

--Form a circle out of the desks for discussion.

Discussion -- "The Open Boat"

--Jot down Naturalism as a Literary Movement notes first.

--Discuss this work via the “Short Story Analysis Sheet”.

Transition

--Re-row the desks and pick up the "Controlling Idea (Theme Statement) Practice--'Nature'" sheet from the front table.

Mini-Lesson -- Controlling Idea Paragraphs

--Purposefully read “I Saw in Louisiana a Live-Oak Growing”.

--Craft a controlling idea sentence as directed.

--Students share sample sentences.

--Check out the following link: http://www.nysedregents.org/comprehensiveenglish/812/engl82012-exam.pdf 

--Discuss approach for "attacking" this particular task.
--Students craft a controlling idea paragraph about either "The Necklace"/"Richard Cory" or "The Open Boat"/"I Saw in Louisiana a Live-Oak Growing".
--Students share sample paragraphs.

HW
--Finish explicating poem and craft a controlling idea sentence.

English 9--11/14/2012 & 11/16/2012

Jump Off
--Mr. Martin will be around with materials for you as you come in the door.  After the bell rings, he will give you directions for the upcoming task.

S. the C.
--agenda/HW
--information about graded work folders
--rationale/directions for Self-Evaluation

Self-Evaluation -- Plan for Success
--appropriately, honestly, and thoughtfully complete the packet section-by-section (read, time to reflect, read, time to reflect...)

Transition -- Self-Evaluations in/"Siren Song" and an index card up

Mini-Lesson -- Poetry Explication--"Siren Song"

--read "Siren Song" aloud twice to "get the gist"
--read poem aloud a third time--project text on front board--explication modeling (what is explication?)
--independent explication

Discussion Preparation -- Odyssey Unit Wrap-Up

--share the "Discussion Contribution Rating Scale" and protocol for today's discussion

--jot down ideas, questions, etc. for today's discussion on an index card--commit to one definite contribution (HIGHLIGHT)--MR. MARTIN MODELS

Transition -- pick up midterm exam information sheet from the front table and form a circle/take out notebook

Discussion -- Odyssey Unit Wrap-Up

--information shared about the set-up of the unit exam, determination of midterm exam score, and importance of last close reading questions/today's discussion
--Discussion Topics: Odyssey Books 21-23 notes, Food for Thought, film notes from last class, and explication of "Siren Song" 
 --draw cards--all students make initial contributions first--Mr. Martin jots ideas, questions, etc. on the board
--engage in "free-flowing" discussion
--Mr. Martin answers a few questions at the end as closure

HW
--Consider your reflections from today's Self-Evaluation time--how can you (continue to) find success during the next three quarters?
--Prepare for the Odyssey Unit Examination, which will take place on Tuesday of next week.

English 10 Honors--11/9/2012

Jump Off
--Spend the first five minutes of class studying for the forthcoming vocabulary quiz using your drawing study strategy notes and/or your vocabulary book.

S. the C.
--agenda/HW

Transition

--Come up to the front table and pick up a vocabulary quiz.  Complete the quiz quietly and independently back at your desk.

Assessment – Vocabulary Unit #3
--Carefully complete the assessment.
--When finished, copy the notes located on the front board into your notebook (Realism as a Literary Movement); then, put your head down until all are finished with the quiz.

Transition

--Submit quizzes/form a circle out of the desks for discussion.

Discussion – “The Necklace” and “Richard Cory”

--Discuss these two works via the “Short Story Analysis Sheet” and “Controlling Idea (Theme Statement) Practice—‘Social Class’” sheet.

Transition

--Re-row the desks and pick up the last of the materials from the front of the classroom.

Independent Work Time

--Purposefully read “The Open Boat” by way of the “Short Story Analysis Sheet”.

HW
--Finish purposefully reading “The Open Boat” and be ready for a discussion in the future.
--Enjoy the long weekend!

Senior English--11/13/2012

Jump Off 
--Pick up the "Drawing Study Strategy" sheet from the front table.
--Open your vocabulary book (if you brought it with you) to page 35.  Look through the list of words and put a star next to all of the words that you are pretty confident about knowing already.

S. the C. 
--agenda/HW
--Mr. Martin shares list of students needing to revise for the Cumulative Writing Portfolio.    

Instruction -- Vocabulary Unit #3
--go over Unit #3 word list (page 35)
--Mr. Martin models the "Drawing Study Strategy" on the front board
--independent work time--implement the "Drawing Study Strategy" (3-5 mins.)
--share out (draw three cards)--add up to three more words/pictures via volunteers
--For HW, begin preparing for the Unit #3 assessment, which will take place on Monday of next week.

Transition
--new information about Cumulative Writing Portfolio shared
--revised essay modeling
--essays returned--comment processing time (5 mins.) 
--establish a conference order
--Any essay that has already received a score of 80% or higher can be given back to Mr. Martin for submission today. 

Writing Workshop/Brain Break -- Conferences/Tuesdays with Morrie film OR Nightline clips
--vote on what to view
--during viewing, conferences take place as per order

HW 
--Begin preparing for the Unit #3 assessment, which will take place on Monday of next week.
--Be working on revisions of the College Admission/Job Interview/Military Essay for your Cumulative Writing Portfolio. I hope to have some submissions this week!

English 9--11/9/2012

Jump Off
--Spend the first five minutes of class studying for the forthcoming vocabulary quiz using your drawing study strategy notes and/or your vocabulary book.

S. the C.
--agenda/HW

Transition

--Come up to the front table and pick up a vocabulary quiz.  Complete the quiz quietly and independently back at your desk.

Assessment – Vocabulary Unit #3
--carefully complete the assessment
--when finished, put your head down until all students are finished

Transition

--Turn in the assessment and pick up the “Odyssey Film Notes” from the front table.

Film – Odyssey

--purposefully view the film by completing the “Odyssey Film Notes” page

HW
--Review notes for The Odyssey!
--Enjoy the long weekend!

Senior English--11/8/2012

Jump Off
--Clear your desks of all but a pencil in anticipation of the Genesee Valley Educational Partnership: English 12 Pre-Assessment.  (SEE MR. MARTIN IF YOU NEED A PENCIL.)

S. the C.
--agenda/HW
--Mr. Martin shares list of students needing to revise for the Cumulative Writing Portfolio.  (Essays are scored and will be given back next week along with updated information about the Cumulative Writing Portfolio.  Students using essays for actual college admission get priority in terms of appointments for revision.)
--directions for pre-assessment

Assessment -- Genesee Valley Educational Partnership: English 12 Regional Pre-Assessment
--re-read the directions
--carefully complete the pre-assessment (the test is timed--40 mins. total)
--when finished, look back through your notes for Tuesdays with Morrie (and poem "stuff" in Block 1), as we will finish our final discussion for the book following the pre-assessment

Transition -- pre-assessments in, form a circle/bring your "Poetry Analysis..." sheet, Tuesdays... book, and purposeful reading notes

Oral Reading/Discussion -- Tuesdays with Morrie
--ice breaker first (What music are you listening to these days?)
--Reminder: "Discussion Contribution Rating Scale"
--engage in "free-flowing" discussion--ideas from last class projected on the front board
--Mr. Martin answers a few questions at the end
--What did you think of this method of dealing with a book?

Transition -- re-row the desk

Brain Break -- Morrie on Nightline
--view clip(s) from YouTube 

HW
--Make an appointment with me if your essay needs to be "fast-tracked".
--I am closing the gradebook tonight--SEE ME AFTER CLASS IF YOU HAVE NOT SUBMITTED YOUR ESSAY/MISSED THE VOCABULARY QUIZ LAST WEEK!