Composition
1. Finish the back side of the characterization chart for a character in your Independent Reading book. Make sure to copy a line from the text in MLA format.
World Literature
1. Read the article on p. 267 of the Holt textbook.
2. Answer the following questions on a looseleaf sheet of paper (copy the questions):
-What caused the disaster, and where did it occur?
-What were some of the problems that kept victims from receiving aid?
-The article focuses on two victims. Describe the situation of each one.
(hint: be ready for a topic/moral/theme quiz tomorrow and a binder check)
Tuesday, September 30, 2008
Monday, September 29, 2008
Monday, 9/29/08.
(Mr. Power out sick)
Composition
1. Finish in-class questions on "Thank You, M'am" on p. 94 of the Holt textbook - #1, 2, 3, 5, 7.
World Literature
1. Finish in-class reading of "Catch The Moon" on p. 234 of the Holt textbook and finish the questions- #1, 4, 5, 6, 9.
Composition
1. Finish in-class questions on "Thank You, M'am" on p. 94 of the Holt textbook - #1, 2, 3, 5, 7.
World Literature
1. Finish in-class reading of "Catch The Moon" on p. 234 of the Holt textbook and finish the questions- #1, 4, 5, 6, 9.
Friday, September 26, 2008
Friday, 9/26/08.
Composition
1. Reread "Thank You, M'am" by Langston Hughes, and pay close attention to the ways the author reveals the two characters in the story by using indirect characterization.
2. Be sure to bring in your 2 questions from last night's homework on Monday.
World Literature
1. Reflect on what you have learned about life in your many years. These are themes about which you could write a story. Be sure not to write out a topic or moral by accident.
Hint:
Topic - Love
Moral - Don't fall in love, because you will be hurt.
Theme - All people who fall in love will invariably be hurt at some point.
1. Reread "Thank You, M'am" by Langston Hughes, and pay close attention to the ways the author reveals the two characters in the story by using indirect characterization.
2. Be sure to bring in your 2 questions from last night's homework on Monday.
World Literature
1. Reflect on what you have learned about life in your many years. These are themes about which you could write a story. Be sure not to write out a topic or moral by accident.
Hint:
Topic - Love
Moral - Don't fall in love, because you will be hurt.
Theme - All people who fall in love will invariably be hurt at some point.
Thursday, September 25, 2008
Thursday, 9/28/08.
Composition
1. Study for the "A Christmas Memory" vocabulary test tomorrow.
2. Finish the story "Thank You, Ma'am" by Langston Hughes (p. 88 in Holt textbook, p. 54 in Interactive Reader). On a piece of looseleaf paper, answer these questions:
-What kind of person is Miss Luella Bates Washington Jones?
-What would you have done if you were in Miss Luella Bates Washington Jones' position?
World Literature
1. Study for the "Flowers For Algernon" vocabulary test tomorrow.
2. Song lyrics & theme: Copy or print the song lyrics of your choice. Be sure to include the artist name and song title. Then find the theme using our class notes. Make sure your theme is:
-General (not specific)
-About life
-not a cliche
1. Study for the "A Christmas Memory" vocabulary test tomorrow.
2. Finish the story "Thank You, Ma'am" by Langston Hughes (p. 88 in Holt textbook, p. 54 in Interactive Reader). On a piece of looseleaf paper, answer these questions:
-What kind of person is Miss Luella Bates Washington Jones?
-What would you have done if you were in Miss Luella Bates Washington Jones' position?
World Literature
1. Study for the "Flowers For Algernon" vocabulary test tomorrow.
2. Song lyrics & theme: Copy or print the song lyrics of your choice. Be sure to include the artist name and song title. Then find the theme using our class notes. Make sure your theme is:
-General (not specific)
-About life
-not a cliche
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
Wednesday, 9/24/08.
Composition
1. Find the sentences that use the vocabulary words in "A Christmas Memory" by Truman Capote (p. 52 in the Holt textbook). Copy these sentences down, and add them to your other vocabulary work. Study them: Vocab test Friday!
2. Get PROGRESS REPORTS SIGNED. Bring in tomorrow.
World Literature
1. Create a paragraph-story using all of the "Flowers For Algernon" vocabulary words correctly. Study the words as well: Vocab test Friday!
2. Get PROGRESS REPORTS SIGNED. Bring in tomorrow.
1. Find the sentences that use the vocabulary words in "A Christmas Memory" by Truman Capote (p. 52 in the Holt textbook). Copy these sentences down, and add them to your other vocabulary work. Study them: Vocab test Friday!
2. Get PROGRESS REPORTS SIGNED. Bring in tomorrow.
World Literature
1. Create a paragraph-story using all of the "Flowers For Algernon" vocabulary words correctly. Study the words as well: Vocab test Friday!
2. Get PROGRESS REPORTS SIGNED. Bring in tomorrow.
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
Tuesday, 9/23/08.
Composition
1. Continue working on the third draft (typed!) of your memoir.
World Literature
1. Do a second, nice draft of your 1st person point-of-view conflict narrative journal: Both sides. Make sure they meet the following requirements:
-Two journals with the same date (and school heading) at the top.
-Typed or written neatly (presentation!)
-A signed name at the bottom
-Verbs in past tense
-Detailed account of the conflict (dialogue?)
-Make it look nice! Extra points for creativity.
1. Continue working on the third draft (typed!) of your memoir.
World Literature
1. Do a second, nice draft of your 1st person point-of-view conflict narrative journal: Both sides. Make sure they meet the following requirements:
-Two journals with the same date (and school heading) at the top.
-Typed or written neatly (presentation!)
-A signed name at the bottom
-Verbs in past tense
-Detailed account of the conflict (dialogue?)
-Make it look nice! Extra points for creativity.
Monday, September 22, 2008
Monday, 9/22/08.
Composition
1. Fix up Memoir and type up the 3rd draft. Follow your rubric grade to see how to make it better.
2. Get the Student/Parent Notice signed and bring in tomorrow.
3. Bring in ALL books tomorrow to be checked.
World Literature
1. Get the Student/Parent Notice signed and bring in tomorrow.
2. Bring in ALL books tomorrow to be checked.
To see the full text of "Flowers for Algernon," click here and enjoy! You may finish the reading if you did not in class.
If you did not finish the class questions, you may do so and get late credit for them. Here they are:
1. Fix up Memoir and type up the 3rd draft. Follow your rubric grade to see how to make it better.
2. Get the Student/Parent Notice signed and bring in tomorrow.
3. Bring in ALL books tomorrow to be checked.
World Literature
1. Get the Student/Parent Notice signed and bring in tomorrow.
2. Bring in ALL books tomorrow to be checked.
To see the full text of "Flowers for Algernon," click here and enjoy! You may finish the reading if you did not in class.
If you did not finish the class questions, you may do so and get late credit for them. Here they are:
1. Name one thing that Charlie now notices about people that he never realized before. Copy the line from the text that shows your answer, and put it in correct MLA format.
Thursday, September 18, 2008
Friday, 9/19/08.
Composition
1. Do the 2nd draft of your memoir. Be sure to add in your setting and other sensory details.
2. "A Christmas Memory" vocab: Add a picture to each word in your vocab homework. Make sure the picture helps you understand the definition.
World Literature
1. Write the "other side" of your person vs. person conflict using the other person as your 1st-person narrator. Be sure to format it journal-style like last night's homework:
-Includes the date at the top (the date after the conflict occurred in your life)
-Is written in 1st person Point of View
-Is written in Past tense
-Tells the story of the event & conflict
-Includes your emotions and feelings at the time of the conflict
2. "Flowers For Algernon" vocabulary: Add to the words and definitions we copied onto Cornell notes in class. For each word, write one sentence that uses the word correctly. Make sure to underline the vocabulary word. You may add it to the same sheet of Cornell notes.
1. Do the 2nd draft of your memoir. Be sure to add in your setting and other sensory details.
2. "A Christmas Memory" vocab: Add a picture to each word in your vocab homework. Make sure the picture helps you understand the definition.
World Literature
1. Write the "other side" of your person vs. person conflict using the other person as your 1st-person narrator. Be sure to format it journal-style like last night's homework:
-Includes the date at the top (the date after the conflict occurred in your life)
-Is written in 1st person Point of View
-Is written in Past tense
-Tells the story of the event & conflict
-Includes your emotions and feelings at the time of the conflict
2. "Flowers For Algernon" vocabulary: Add to the words and definitions we copied onto Cornell notes in class. For each word, write one sentence that uses the word correctly. Make sure to underline the vocabulary word. You may add it to the same sheet of Cornell notes.
Thursday, 9/18/08.
Composition
1. Finish the setting brainstorm sheet for your memoir.
2. Finish the rough draft of your memoir.
World Literature
1. Finish writing the short conflict narrative about the event that happened in your past. Remember to put it in journal format, and to make sure it:
-Includes the date at the top (the date after the conflict occurred in your life)
-Is written in 1st person Point of View
-Is written in Past tense
-Tells the story of the event & conflict
-Includes your emotions and feelings at the time of the conflict
2. Remember to finish the "Short Story of Your Choice" sheet due tomorrow.
*If you would like to read ahead in "Flowers for Algernon," click here and enjoy!
1. Finish the setting brainstorm sheet for your memoir.
2. Finish the rough draft of your memoir.
World Literature
1. Finish writing the short conflict narrative about the event that happened in your past. Remember to put it in journal format, and to make sure it:
-Includes the date at the top (the date after the conflict occurred in your life)
-Is written in 1st person Point of View
-Is written in Past tense
-Tells the story of the event & conflict
-Includes your emotions and feelings at the time of the conflict
2. Remember to finish the "Short Story of Your Choice" sheet due tomorrow.
*If you would like to read ahead in "Flowers for Algernon," click here and enjoy!
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
Wednesday, 9/17/08.
Composition
1. Vocabulary - "A Christmas Memory" vocab. Add one sentence that uses each word correctly to your paraphrased definitions.
2. Start writing the rough draft of your memoir. Finish the Exposition and the Rising Action. You may finish it completely if you'd like.
World Literature
1. Brainstorm, on a sheet of paper, five person vs. person conflict events from your life. briefly explain what happened during each event. If it helps you, try starting each one with, "The time when..."
2. Start the story choice sheet. I suggest reading all or most of the story today. The sheet is due on Friday.
*If you'd like to read ahead, or to have your own copy of "Flowers for Algernon" by Daniel Keyes, click here and enjoy!
1. Vocabulary - "A Christmas Memory" vocab. Add one sentence that uses each word correctly to your paraphrased definitions.
2. Start writing the rough draft of your memoir. Finish the Exposition and the Rising Action. You may finish it completely if you'd like.
World Literature
1. Brainstorm, on a sheet of paper, five person vs. person conflict events from your life. briefly explain what happened during each event. If it helps you, try starting each one with, "The time when..."
2. Start the story choice sheet. I suggest reading all or most of the story today. The sheet is due on Friday.
*If you'd like to read ahead, or to have your own copy of "Flowers for Algernon" by Daniel Keyes, click here and enjoy!
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
Tuesday, 9/16/08.
Composition
1. Memoirs! Fill out the Plot Parts sheet for the event that you are going to choose.
World Literature
1. Finish "Everyday Use" Characterization box sheets, using either Maggie or Dee as your character.
1. Memoirs! Fill out the Plot Parts sheet for the event that you are going to choose.
World Literature
1. Finish "Everyday Use" Characterization box sheets, using either Maggie or Dee as your character.
Monday, September 15, 2008
Monday, 9/15/08.
Composition
1. Finish "Crime on Mars" in the Interactive Reader.
2. Complete the timeline in the Interactive Reader on page 47 - make sure all events are in chronological order, not the order they are told in the story.
3. On page 50 in the Holt textbook, read the "A Christmas Memory" vocabulary words. On Cornell notes, put the vocab words on the left and then their paraphrased definitions on the right.
World Literature
1. Study the parts of speech (nouns, pronouns, adjectives) for the quiz tomorrow. Use your corrected review from today to study.
2. In the Interactive Reader, follow the instructions in the green bars to the far left and far right of the story. Fill them out in the Reader book itself.
1. Finish "Crime on Mars" in the Interactive Reader.
2. Complete the timeline in the Interactive Reader on page 47 - make sure all events are in chronological order, not the order they are told in the story.
3. On page 50 in the Holt textbook, read the "A Christmas Memory" vocabulary words. On Cornell notes, put the vocab words on the left and then their paraphrased definitions on the right.
World Literature
1. Study the parts of speech (nouns, pronouns, adjectives) for the quiz tomorrow. Use your corrected review from today to study.
2. In the Interactive Reader, follow the instructions in the green bars to the far left and far right of the story. Fill them out in the Reader book itself.
Friday, September 12, 2008
Friday, 9/12/08.
Composition
1. Choose two of your autobiographical memorable events (future memoirs) that stand out the most in your mind and are the most meaningful.
2. Briefly summarize each event and explain why it was so memorable - how it changed or affected you.
World Literature
1. Answer the following question on a sheet of looseleaf paper:
Have you ever known anyone who thought he/she was "too good for you" or "above" you? How did or how would you know? Explain using all four types of indirect characterization.
1. Choose two of your autobiographical memorable events (future memoirs) that stand out the most in your mind and are the most meaningful.
2. Briefly summarize each event and explain why it was so memorable - how it changed or affected you.
World Literature
1. Answer the following question on a sheet of looseleaf paper:
Have you ever known anyone who thought he/she was "too good for you" or "above" you? How did or how would you know? Explain using all four types of indirect characterization.
Thursday, September 11, 2008
Thursday, 9/11/08.
Composition
1. Read the short story "How to Eat a Guava" by Esmeralda Santiago on p. 543 in your Holt textbook.
2. Answer this question on a piece of blank looseleaf paper (copy the question):
What is the resolution of the story?
World Literature
1. Read/Finish the short story "Everyday Use" by Alice Walker.
2. Finish the Stranger Observation homework if you haven't already finished it.
1. Read the short story "How to Eat a Guava" by Esmeralda Santiago on p. 543 in your Holt textbook.
2. Answer this question on a piece of blank looseleaf paper (copy the question):
What is the resolution of the story?
World Literature
1. Read/Finish the short story "Everyday Use" by Alice Walker.
2. Finish the Stranger Observation homework if you haven't already finished it.
Wednesday, September 10, 2008
Wednesday, 9/10/08.
Composition
1. Finish reading "Big Boy" by David Sedaris, and look over "The Most Dangerous Game" by Richard Connell again.
2. Complete the plot chart sheet handed out in class.
World Literature
1. Study for the vocabulary test.
2. Study your character notes in preparation for the character/conflict quiz.
3. Find a stranger and observe him/her for around 15 minutes. Take notes on what you observe. Include notes on all four types of indirect characterization (showing): What the person says, what he/she does, what he/she looks like, and how he/she affects others.
1. Finish reading "Big Boy" by David Sedaris, and look over "The Most Dangerous Game" by Richard Connell again.
2. Complete the plot chart sheet handed out in class.
World Literature
1. Study for the vocabulary test.
2. Study your character notes in preparation for the character/conflict quiz.
3. Find a stranger and observe him/her for around 15 minutes. Take notes on what you observe. Include notes on all four types of indirect characterization (showing): What the person says, what he/she does, what he/she looks like, and how he/she affects others.
Tuesday, September 9, 2008
Tuesday, 9/9/08.
Composition
1. Holy smokes! No homework tonight! Read those IR books...
World Literature
1. Vocabulary flash cards: Make flash cards out of the 13 vocab words we have from "The Leap" and "The Pedestrian."
2. Have 2.5-3" binders each and every day!
1. Holy smokes! No homework tonight! Read those IR books...
World Literature
1. Vocabulary flash cards: Make flash cards out of the 13 vocab words we have from "The Leap" and "The Pedestrian."
2. Have 2.5-3" binders each and every day!
Monday, September 8, 2008
Monday, 9/8/08.
Composition
1. Bring BINDERS every day!
2. Study conflict notes for the quiz tomorrow.
3. Make a list of 10 or more autobiographical memorable events.
World Literature
1. Bring BINDERS! And bring them every day from hereafter.
2. Add "The Pedestrian" vocabulary (p. 46 in Holt textbook) to your vocab list, add a picture for each word, and add a paragraph/story that uses all five new words. Underline the vocab words.
3. Answer "The Pedestrian" question on looseleaf:
Pick one setting-revealing passage in "The Pedestrian" by Ray Bradbury, and explain the mood or tone you feel it communicated. In your opinion, what was Bradbury's purpose in writing this story?
*extra credit opportunity: tomorrow!
1. Bring BINDERS every day!
2. Study conflict notes for the quiz tomorrow.
3. Make a list of 10 or more autobiographical memorable events.
World Literature
1. Bring BINDERS! And bring them every day from hereafter.
2. Add "The Pedestrian" vocabulary (p. 46 in Holt textbook) to your vocab list, add a picture for each word, and add a paragraph/story that uses all five new words. Underline the vocab words.
3. Answer "The Pedestrian" question on looseleaf:
Pick one setting-revealing passage in "The Pedestrian" by Ray Bradbury, and explain the mood or tone you feel it communicated. In your opinion, what was Bradbury's purpose in writing this story?
*extra credit opportunity: tomorrow!
Friday, September 5, 2008
Friday, 9/5/08.
Composition
1. Re-read "The Most Dangerous Game" and go over your conflict sheet homework from last night.
World Literature
1. "The Leap" timeline: Include at least SIX of the major events in the story. Put them in chronological order on un-lined paper. Include an image and a date (you can be creative here) for each one, and use color.
2. Get 2.5" hardcover binders by Tuesday.
1. Re-read "The Most Dangerous Game" and go over your conflict sheet homework from last night.
World Literature
1. "The Leap" timeline: Include at least SIX of the major events in the story. Put them in chronological order on un-lined paper. Include an image and a date (you can be creative here) for each one, and use color.
2. Get 2.5" hardcover binders by Tuesday.
Thursday, September 4, 2008
Thursday, 9/4/08.
Composition
1. Finish reading "The Most Dangerous Game."
2. Do the "The Most Dangerous Game" Conflicts! Homework sheet.
World Literature
1. Read "The Leap" in your Holt textbook p. 32. Be ready for a quiz tomorrow.
2. Vocabulary: Write a paragraph that uses all of the "The Leap" vocabulary words correctly. Underline each vocabulary word.
1. Finish reading "The Most Dangerous Game."
2. Do the "The Most Dangerous Game" Conflicts! Homework sheet.
World Literature
1. Read "The Leap" in your Holt textbook p. 32. Be ready for a quiz tomorrow.
2. Vocabulary: Write a paragraph that uses all of the "The Leap" vocabulary words correctly. Underline each vocabulary word.
Wednesday, September 3, 2008
Wednesday, 9/3/08.
Composition
1. Watch a television show. Summarize the plot, and describe and label at least two conflicts that occur during the program. Be sure to include both sides of the conflict (what the character wants) and the type of conflict (person vs. ________).
2. Bring in your Mythology book and Vocabulary Power Plus book.
World Literature
1. Holt textbook, page 31: On Cornell notes, copy "The Leap" vocabulary words onto the left-hand side. On the right side (in the 'notes' section) draw a picture that represents the definition of the vocabulary word.
2. Bring in your Mythology book, Siddhartha book, and Vocabulary Power Plus book.
1. Watch a television show. Summarize the plot, and describe and label at least two conflicts that occur during the program. Be sure to include both sides of the conflict (what the character wants) and the type of conflict (person vs. ________).
2. Bring in your Mythology book and Vocabulary Power Plus book.
World Literature
1. Holt textbook, page 31: On Cornell notes, copy "The Leap" vocabulary words onto the left-hand side. On the right side (in the 'notes' section) draw a picture that represents the definition of the vocabulary word.
2. Bring in your Mythology book, Siddhartha book, and Vocabulary Power Plus book.
Tuesday, September 2, 2008
Tuesday, 9/2/08
Composition
1. Study for "The Most Dangerous Game" vocabulary test.
World Literature
1. "Contents of the Dead Man's Pocket" vocabulary list - add to the pictures we have already done: Definitions in your own words (this is called paraphrasing).
2. Study the words, meanings, and pictures and be ready for a vocabulary quiz tomorrow.
1. Study for "The Most Dangerous Game" vocabulary test.
World Literature
1. "Contents of the Dead Man's Pocket" vocabulary list - add to the pictures we have already done: Definitions in your own words (this is called paraphrasing).
2. Study the words, meanings, and pictures and be ready for a vocabulary quiz tomorrow.
Monday, September 1, 2008
Required Class Books
Some students are having trouble procuring the books necessary for Composition and World Literature this year. To make it easier on you, I am including links to each book on the list so that you can order them (overnight, if necessary) from Amazon.com. If any of these links doesn't work, please email me immediately so I can fix them!
Click on the title of the book below to go to its page on Amazon. BOOKS MUST HAVE THE SAME ISBN NUMBER! If you can get a better deal somewhere else (used, etc), then please do! But it must be the edition with the matching ISBN number.
Composition
Writer's INC
ISBN: 0669471860
Vocabulary Power Plus for the New SAT Book One
ISBN: 1580492533
Holt textbook: Literature and Language Arts 3rd Course
ISBN: 0030564948
Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes
ISBN: 9780446607254
Of Mice and Men
ISBN: 0140177396
Lord of the Flies
ISBN: 9780399501487
World Literature
Writer's INC
ISBN: 0669471860
Vocabulary Power Plus for the New SAT Book Two
ISBN: 1580492541
Holt textbook: Literature and Language Arts 4th Course
ISBN: 0030564964
Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes
ISBN: 9780446607254
Things Fall Apart
ISBN: 0385474547
Siddhartha
ISBN: 9780811200684
The Joy Luck Club
ISBN: 0143038095
No Exit and Three Other Plays
ISBN: 9780679725169
Click on the title of the book below to go to its page on Amazon. BOOKS MUST HAVE THE SAME ISBN NUMBER! If you can get a better deal somewhere else (used, etc), then please do! But it must be the edition with the matching ISBN number.
Composition
Writer's INC
ISBN: 0669471860
Vocabulary Power Plus for the New SAT Book One
ISBN: 1580492533
Holt textbook: Literature and Language Arts 3rd Course
ISBN: 0030564948
Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes
ISBN: 9780446607254
Of Mice and Men
ISBN: 0140177396
Lord of the Flies
ISBN: 9780399501487
World Literature
Writer's INC
ISBN: 0669471860
Vocabulary Power Plus for the New SAT Book Two
ISBN: 1580492541
Holt textbook: Literature and Language Arts 4th Course
ISBN: 0030564964
Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes
ISBN: 9780446607254
Things Fall Apart
ISBN: 0385474547
Siddhartha
ISBN: 9780811200684
The Joy Luck Club
ISBN: 0143038095
No Exit and Three Other Plays
ISBN: 9780679725169
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