Week of Finals

Good luck on your finals, students!

If you're wondering about your grade on your finals or your final grade in the class, feel free to email me anytime during Christmas break at my gmail address.  I'll be periodically checking that email over the break.

Over break, be sure to clean out your binders and come back ready to learn on Monday, January 10th.

Have a Merry Christmas and a relaxing break, everyone!

Friday, 12/17/10

World Literature
1.  Review for your final.  Download the final review sheets below.  They're due today (Friday) if you're failing the class, and the day of the final if you're not.
Review sheet #1
Review sheet #2
Review sheet #3
Review sheet #4

What to bring to your final:

-Multiple PENS

-Blank looseleaf paper

-A book to read when  you are finished

-All four review sheets

-Any extra credit leftover bathroom passes

Composition
1.  Review for your final.  Download the final review sheets below.  They're due today (Friday) if you're failing the class, and the day of the final if you're not.
Review sheet #1
Review sheet #2
Review sheet #3
Review sheet #4

What to bring to your final:

-Multiple PENS

-Your copy of "The Tell-Tale Heart"

-Blank looseleaf paper

-A book to read when  you are finished

-All four review sheets

-Any extra credit leftover bathroom passes

Thursday, 12/16/10

World Literature
1.  Review for your final.  Download the final review sheets below.  They're due on Friday if you're failing the class, and the day of the final if you're not.
Review sheet #1
Review sheet #2
Review sheet #3
Review sheet #4

Composition
1.  Review for your final.  Download the final review sheets below.  They're due on Friday if you're failing the class, and the day of the final if you're not.
Review sheet #1
Review sheet #2
Review sheet #3
Review sheet #4

Tuesday/Wednesday, 12/14-15/10

World Literature
1.  Do your take-home Vocabulary Final and study for Vocab Baseball on Thursday.
2.  Complete your four review sheets and study them.
Review sheet #1
Review sheet #2
Review sheet #3
Review sheet #4

Composition

1.  Do your take-home Vocabulary Final and study for Vocab Baseball on Thursday.
2.  Complete your four review sheets and study them.
Review sheet #1
Review sheet #2
Review sheet #3
Review sheet #4

Monday, 12/13/10

World Literature
1.  If you haven't finished the I Need A Hero! sheets, you must finish them tonight (including any done for extra points).
2.  Complete the take-home World Literature Vocabulary Final.  Remember that we have vocab baseball on Thursday.
3.  Finish the Is Jason a Hero? essay intro.  Prompt below:
In the classic Greek tale of the Quest of the Golden Fleece, is Jason a hero or not?  Support your answer.  Your answer should reference at least one thing that occurs in the first half of the story.

Composition
1.  Complete the 'Cranes' notes we started in class.  Tomorrow we'll turn in the notes stapled to questions 1-9.
2.  Complete the take-home Composition Vocabulary Final.  Remember that we have vocab baseball on Thursday.

Friday, 12/10/10

Finals are coming...

World Literature
1.  Study all 95 words & flashcards that you have.  Part of our vocabulary final will be given out in class on Monday and the other part will be vocabulary baseball on Thursday.
2.  Jason and the Quest for the Golden Fleece - read the story (122-132) and do the Challenges and Adventures bubble-brainstorm sheet for the challenges that Jason faces on his quest.
3.  Complete your I Need A Hero! sheets.  They are due Monday.  If you are doing any extra sheets for extra credit, you may turn them in the next day.
4.  Study for the Greek Gods & Creation Quiz on Monday.  Here are some hints about what will be on the quiz:

-The first woman and her big mistake

-Prometheus - the punishment and the rescue

-Tartarus

-The fire-bringer's brother

-The second creation story - what was each race made of?

-The war

Composition
1.  Study all 95 of your vocabulary words - make a master list, get all of your old vocabulary flashcards and packets together, and study study study!  Part of our vocabulary final will be given out in class on Monday and the other part will be vocabulary baseball on Thursday.
2.  Read "Cranes" by Sunwon Huang (222-227) in your Holt literature book.  Do questions 1-9 on p. 228.

Wednesday & Thursday, 12/08-09/10

Hey all SBHS students and parents!  I apologize for the blog not being updated for the last two days -- as your student may have told you, I was out sick on Monday and so I have been behind on my internet updates.  All the information you need is below.

World Literature

• You should have already turned in your Mythological Beings Chart on Monday and your Modern-day Mythology project yesterday.
• You should have your Creation Story Event Map that we started in class done by Friday.
• You should have read the story of Jason and the Quest for the Golden Fleece (122) up to page 132 and should have your Jason's Challenges and Adventures bubble-brainstorm sheet done by Friday
• You should have your VPP9 stuff done and you should be ready for the test by Friday.
• You should be working on your I Need A Hero sheets and should be reading the hero story of your choice.  They are due on Monday.
• All fix-ups and/or extra credit assignments are due next week.

Composition

• You should have your Monkey's Paw questions sheets turned in already, and should have turned in your completed Foreshadowing Charts on Monday along with your Irony Essay.
• You should have submitted your theme notes and your completed Irony Charts in class already.
• You should have your VPP9 stuff done and you should be ready for the test by Friday.
• You should have already taken the Irony & Foreshadowing quiz in class.
• Be ready for the next story we're going to read - "Cranes" in our Holt textbook - we're going to be continuing to discuss theme and how it is communicated through stories.  We will also be having a quiz next week on the difference between topic, moral, and theme.

Friday, 12/03/10

World Literature
1.  Myth beings chart - finish.  We'll turn it in on Monday.
2.  Modern-day mythology project due Wednesday.
3.  VPP9 word pictures.

Composition
1.  Irony essay final draft due Monday.
2.  VPP9 word pictures.

Thursday, 12/02/10

World Literature
1.  VPP8 - test & packet due tomorrow
2.  Myth beings chart - complete.
3.  Modern mythology project - due Tuesday/Wednesday.

Composition
1.  VPP8 - test & packet due tomorrow
2.  "The Monkey's Paw" questions are due tomorrow - download questions here.  Read the story here or here.
3.  Finish irony esssays!  Final drafts are due Monday, or Friday if you want extra credit.

Tuesday/Wednesday, 11/30/10-12/01/10

World Literature
1.  Symbolism essay final drafts are due THURSDAY.  You can download the essay organizer packet here.  Scroll down to see the prompts if you need to.
2.  Continue working on the Greek Mythological Beings chart (due Friday) and your Modern-Day Myth project (due Monday).
3.  Reminders: Bring your Mythology books every day, and VPP8 is due Friday.

Composition
1.  Irony essays!  The rough draft is due THURSDAY.  It does not have to by typed, but it is highly recommended.  You can download the essay organizer packet here, and you can download the CD sheet and intro/first body sheet here.
2.   "The Monkey's Paw" by W. W. Jacobs...if you'd like to read it and get ahead, go here or here.
2.  VPP8 is due Friday.

Monday, 11/29/10

World Literature
1.  Symbolism essay final drafts are due THURSDAY.  You can download the essay organizer packet here.  Scroll down to see the prompts if you need to.
2.  Bring your Mythology books every day starting tomorrow.
3.  VPP8 is due Friday.

Composition
1.  Irony essays!  The rough draft is due THURSDAY.  It does not have to by typed, but it is highly recommended.  You can download the essay organizer packet here, and you can download the CD sheet and intro/first body sheet here.
2.  VPP8 is due Friday.

Tuesday/Wednesday, 11/23-24/10

World Literature
Work on your symbolism essay and studying for vocabulary lesson 8. 

Composition
Work on your irony essay and studying for vocabulary lesson 8.

Monday, 11/22/10

World Literature
1.  "Midterm" review essay sheet.  Click here to download.
2.  Symbolism essay introduction.  The two symbolism essay prompts (updated!) are as follows:

Writers use various literary techniques to help communicate a theme, or idea about life, through works of literature.  One of these techniques is symbolism.  State the theme to a work of literature you have read recently, and demonstrate how the author uses symbolism to communicate that theme in that work.
or
Writers use various literary techniques to help communicate a theme, or idea about life, through works of literature. One of these techniques is symbolism. Discuss how three works of literature use symbolism to communicate different themes.

Composition
1. Essay parts review sheet.  Click here to download.
2.  Irony essay introduction.  Click here to download the introduction sheet.  The introduction prompt is as follows:
How do some authors make stories ironic?  Support your answer with examples from stories you have read in class.*You may only work on the next sheet (with the sample body paragraph) if your intro sheet is completed.

Friday, 11/19/10

World Literature
1.  Symbolism essay introduction.  Prompt:
Writers use various literary techniques to help communicate a theme, or idea about life, through a story.  One of these techniques is symbolism.  State the theme to a story you have read recently, and demonstrate how the author uses symbolism to communicate that theme.
or
Writers use various literary techniques to help communicate a theme, or idea about life, through a story. One of these techniques is symbolism. Discuss how three different authors use symbolism to communicate theme.
2.  VPP8 small picture

Composition
1.  Irony essay introduction.  Prompt:
How do some authors make stories ironic?  Support your answer with examples from stories you have read in class.
 2.  VPP8 small picture

Thursday, 11/18/10

World Literature
1.  Finish "The Raven" packet.
2.  Study the vocabulary - be ready for the VPP7 test tomorrow.

Composition
1.  Finish the midterm review sheet.
2.  Work on the irony essay introduction helper sheet.
2.  Study the vocabulary - be ready for the VPP7 test tomorrow.

Tuesday/Wednesday, 11/16-17/10

World Literature
1.  Finish the packet on "The Raven" by Edgar Allan Poe that we started in class.  If you'd like to read the poem online, click here.  If you'd like to watch the Simpsons version we watched in class, click here.  If you'd like to download the poem, click here.  If you'd like to download the packet, click here.

Reminder:  Our spelling quiz on VPP7 is tomorrow.

Composition
1.  Della vs. Mathilde Venn diagram.
2.  Finish the post-midterm review sheet and staple it to your midterm answer sheet. Click here to download the review sheet.

Monday, 11/15/10

World Literature
1.  VPP7 flashcards & picture notes - test & packet due Friday.
2.  What is the theme of "Masque of the Red Death" by Edgar Allan Poe?  Explain why at the bottom of your Masque of the Red Death Cornell notes from class in the space where the summary normally goes.

Composition
1.   VPP7 picture on a small piece of paper:  Draw a picture on a small piece of paper that shows the definition of the word for which you signed up in class.  Make sure you write the word and part of speech at the top of the picture.  It should be small enough to fit on the back of a notecard.
2.  "The Necklace" picture:  Draw a picture from the 2nd, 3rd, 4th, or 5th page of the story "The Necklace" by Guy de Maupassant.  Put a CD from the story at the bottom, and don't forget to put it in MLA format.

Read the story "The Necklace" online by clicking here.

Tuesday/Wednesday, 11/08-09/10

Remember, there is no school for students on Thursday and Friday.  The following work is due on Monday, November 15.

World Literature
Period 1:  Do the following on your "Masque of the Red Death" Cornell notes for your symbol. 

-Copy down 3 or more CDs about the symbol from the story with parenthetical citation in MLA format.

-Paraphrase all the facts in the story about your symbol.
-Write a few ideas about what the symbol might symbolize.
The symbols given to each group were Prince Prospero, the colors of the rooms, the black/velvet room, the clock, the mummer in the Red Death mask, the revelers and their masks/costumes, and the wall/gate of the prince's abbey.  Remember,  you must do the same symbol as your group.
**see the bottom of this post for the extra credit assignment

Period 5:  Do questions 1-8 and 11 on page 431 in the Holt textbook.

Composition
1. New verse stanza for the song "Ironic" by Alanis Morrisette:  It must be an ironic situation.  Extra points for rhyming.  Click here to read the lyrics to the song.
2.  "Gift of the Magi" irony chart.  Finish reading the story, and then fill the chart in for "Gift of the Magi" by O. Henry.  You can read "Gift of the Magi" by clicking here, and can download the irony chart by clicking here.

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World Literature extra credit:  Setting is a very important part of the story "Masque of the Red Death" by Edgar Allan Poe.  Create a model, blueprint, or elaborate drawing of the setting - the inside of Prince Prospero's abbey (palace).  You must use color, and it must be accurate according to the text.  There also must be 2 CDs from the story printed on the project somewhere.  I will be grading on accuracy, artistic effort, and the CDs.  You may work with a partner or two; groups cannot be more than larger than three people.  The project is worth 20 possible extra credit project points.  It is due by the end of next week.

Monday, 11/08/10

World Literature
1.  Writing prompt:  When was a time you took the "road less traveled by?" Did it "make all the difference?"
Click here to read "The Road Not Taken" by Robert Frost.  Click here to read "Stopping By Woods on a Snowy Evening" by Robert Frost.

Composition
1.  Characterization mini-narratives are due tomorrow.  Download the rubric by clicking here.

Friday, 11/05/10

World Literature
1.  VPP6 - study and complete all work.
2.  Thematic essays are due Monday.

Composition
1.  VPP6 - study and complete all work.
2.  Characterization mini-narratives:  Bring rough drafts Monday.  Final drafts are due Tuesday and Wednesday.
3.  Trial verdict Q (answer on your trial notes):  What was the verdict?  Was it fair?  Why or why not?

Tuesday, 11/02-03/10

World Literature
1.  VPP6 stuff...continue.
2.  Keep working on your thematic essay final drafts.  They are due Thursday for extra credit or Monday for regular credit.
3.  "The Landlady" - 8-sentence paragraph.  Here's the prompt from class:
You are writing an 8-sentence essay body paragraph using CD and CM to answer the question: How does Dahl use foreshadowing in the story “The Landlady?”
Your first (topic) sentence can be: Dahl uses many odd and out-of-place things in his story “The Landlady” to foreshadow what will happen after the story ends.
Make sure you have two foreshadowing CDs copied down and that you answer the question with CMs.

Click here to read the story "The Landlady" by Roald Dahl.
You can also download the PDF version by clicking here.

Composition
1.  VPP6 stuff...continue.
2.  Characterization mini-narratives - improve them.  Rough draft #3 is due Thursday.
3.  "Cask of Amontillado" (172) - finish answering the questions:
1. How do you think Montresor will try to get revenge on Fortunato?
2. How does Montresor get Fortunato to go with him into the catacombs (underground chambers)?
3. Fortunato thinks he knows more about wine than what other character we never meet?
4. Montresor pretends to want to go back up above ground.  Why does he say he wants to?
5. Why does Montresor give Fortunato more wine after Fortunato is already sort of drunk?
6. What is the Montresor Coat of Arms motto?  How does it connect to the story?

Here are some links so you can read the story online if you'd like:
"The Cask of Amontillado" 1
"The Cask of Amontillado" 2

Monday, 11/01/10

World Literature
1.  VPP6 - flashcards & studying.
2.  Work on your thematic essay final drafts!  Due Thursday for extra credit, Monday for normal credit.

Composition
1.  VPP6 - flashcards & studying.
2.  Characterization mini-narratives - improve and type up!  Rough drafts due Thursday.
3.  "The Cask of Amontillado" (172) - read up until the end of page 177.  As you read, imagine what is going on.  Make a picture of what you see (from a part we did not read together in class).  At the bottom, include a caption.  The caption should be a CD copied from one of the parts you read.

Here are some links so you can read the story online if you'd like:
"The Cask of Amontillado" 1
"The Cask of Amontillado" 2

Friday, 10/29/10

World Literature
1.  VPP6 - work ahead for next week!
2.  Thematic essay - look over the rubric and work on anything you need before we peer review our rough drafts on Monday.

Composition
1.  VPP6 - work ahead for next week!
2.  No other homework...be ready to do some work next week :)

Thursday, 10/28/10

World Literature
1.  Please see yesterday's post for assignment information.

Composition
1.  "The Interlopers" questions 1 & 5 on p. 157 - answer on a sheet of paper.  Then include two CDs from the story that reveal omniscient narration (find two parts of the story that show the thoughts of two different characters to show that the narrator style is omniscient).
Due tomorrow:
-Characterization mini-narrative rough draft #2
-VPP5
-yesterday's figurative language classwork

Tuesday/Wednesday, 10/26-27/10

World Literature
1.  Thematic essay rough draft - finish your organizer packet and write it or type it up neatly.  Rough draft due Friday.
2.  Irony in "Lamb to the Slaughter" (317) - on a sheet of paper, explain one example of each of the three types of irony in the story.  Copy down a CD for each one (make sure it is in properly cited in MLA format).  You can read the story by clicking here.
3.  VPP5 - continue working on it.

Composition
1.  Characterization mini-narrative rough draft #2: Add in Figurative Language.  Download figurative language sheets here and here.
2.  VPP5 - continue working on it.
*extra credit assignment opportunity - in 4th period Rasul Shabazz brought up the idea that "Thank You, Ma'am" by Langston Hughes is written from a 3rd person limited point of view, and not 3rd person omniscient (like Mr. Power said).  For extra credit, you may either support or refute this claim - write one 8-sentence paragraph using CDs from the story, and back up either Mr. Shabazz or Mr. Power.  This is worth a possible 15 extra credit points.

Monday, 10/25/10

World Literature
1.  Thematic essay - finish the organizer by filling in the CMs (commentaries).  The rough draft of the essay is due Thursday.
2.  VPP5 stuff - notes, pictures, flashcards, Words in Context, Sentence Completion.

Composition
1.  Characterization mini-narrative rough draft.
2.  VPP5 stuff - notes, pictures, flashcards, Words in Context, Sentence Completion.

Friday, 10/22/10

World Literature
1.  Essay organizer packet for the theme essay.  CDs only, but you may get ahead by doing more of the packet if you wish.  You can download the packet here.
Optional extra points:  Take the 1st & 2nd person personal pronouns out of your hero essay and turn it in again for extra points.

Composition
1.  Gender essay - finished & typed.
2.  Character sketch - both sides filled out.  Download the sheet here.

Thursday, 10/21/10

World Literature
1.  Remember to have your theme essay introduction finished on the sheet by tomorrow.  Download the sheet by clicking here.

Composition
1.  Remember to have your gender essay finished, typed up, and ready to turn in tomorrow (for extra points).  You can still download the organizer packet by clicking here.

Tuesday/Wednesday, 10/19/10

World Literature

Good luck on your midterms, and God Bless!

1.  Remember to keep working on your Theme Essay introduction sheet.  It's due completed on Friday.  See yesterday's blog post for more information.

Composition
Good luck on your midterms, and God Bless!
1.  Remember to keep working on your Gender Essay due on Friday for extra credit or Monday for normal credit.  Make sure it's typed up in 12 point Times New Roman font, and double-spaced.  See yesterday's blog post for more information.

Good Luck!

Monday, 10/18/10

World Literature
1.  Midterm review packet.  This is due on the day of the exam and is worth midterm credit.  Get it here.
2.  Study VPP1-4.  Get a list here.
3.  Theme essay intro sheet - due Friday.  Get it here.  Please come in to see me if you need help writing your thesis!  The prompt for this assignment is as follows:
Authors often use literature to convey some sort of “truth” about life.  What message about life does the author communicate through one of the short stories we have read in class?  List at least three parts or ways the author communicates this theme.

Composition
1.  Midterm review packet.  This is due on the day of the exam and is worth midterm credit.  Get it here.
2.  Study VPP1-4.  Get a list here.
3.  Gender essay - finish and type in 12 point Times New Roman font, double-spaced.  Due Friday (extra credit) or Monday (normal credit).  Get the essay organizer packet here.

Semester 1 Midterm Review & Vocabulary

World Literature

The midterm will be Tuesday (10/19/10) and Wednesday (10/20/10), and will cover the material we have learned so far in class.  Download the midterm review packet (due on the day of the midterm) by clicking here.

Your vocabulary midterm will take the form of Vocab Baseball on Thursday (10/21/10).  You will need to know all 40 words we have learned so far.  Download a list of the words by clicking here.

Composition

The midterm will be Tuesday (10/19/10) and Wednesday (10/20/10), and will cover the material we have learned so far in class.  Download the midterm review packet (due on the day of the midterm) by clicking here.

Your vocabulary midterm will take the form of Vocab Baseball on Thursday (10/21/10).  You will need to know all 40 words we have learned so far.  Download a list of the words by clicking here.

Friday, 10/15/10

World Literature
1.  Finish the homework from yesterday (Finding theme sheets, "And of Clay..." illustration) - see yesterday's blog entry.
2.  Midterm review!  Complete at least the front and back side of the first page of the review.  Click here to download.

Composition
1.  Fill in the information for the three body paragraphs in the essay organizer.  Click here to download the organizer packet.
2.  Start the midterm review if you would like to get ahead in your work.

Tuesday/Thursday, 10/12/10-10/14/10

World Literature
1.  Finding Theme sheets - finish.  You should have them completed for "The Pedestrian," "Catch the Moon,"  the story of your choice from this year, and "And of Clay Are We Created."  Click here to download the sheet.
2.  Finish reading "And of Clay Are We Created" (p 257 in the Holt textbook).
3.  Make a photograph illustration from "And of Clay Are We Created":  Imagine you are a photographer in the story taking a picture of something that happens.  Illustrate this picture, and add a caption at the bottom.  The caption should be a line from the story, cited with parenthetical citation in MLA format.

Click here to download the rubric for the Hero Essay.

Composition
1. Write out two pieces of evidence (examples) for each of your three gender reasons.  This will make six examples in all.
2. Finish the characterization sheet for Miss Luella Bates Washington Jones in "Thank You, Ma'am."  Click here to download the sheet .

Friday, 10/08/10

World Literature
1.  Finish typing up the Hero essay in Times New Roman 12 point font.  Double space, too.  Due Tuesday. Click here to view or download the Essay Organizer packet.  Write the sentences from the packet out in paragraph format, then type them up.
2.  Finish reading the Disaster Article on p. 267 of your Holt textbooks.  Then finish the questions (see below):

-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.

Click here to download the rubric for the Hero Essay.

Composition
1.  "Thank You, Ma'am" questions (p. 87 in Holt textbook):
-What kind of person is Miss Luella Bates Washington Jones?  Prove  your answer using two different sentences from the book.  Cite  your source (use MLA format).
-What would you have done in her situation?
2.  Gender essay - finish your intro paragraph, then write it onto a looseleaf sheet of paper in paragraph format.

Thursday, 10/07/10

World Literature
1.  VPP4 test tomorrow - bring all of your vocab stuff including your flashcards.
the following are due Tuesday:
2.  Finish the Hero essay - type it up in 12 point Times New Roman double-spaced format.  You may bring it to me tomorrow if you'd like me to proofread it.
3.  Disaster Article questions on the article on page 267 in the Holt textbook:

-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.

Click here to view or download the Essay Organizer packet.

Composition
1.  VPP4 test tomorrow - bring all of your vocab stuff including your flashcards.
2. "Thank You, Ma'am" (p. 87 in the Holt textbook) questions:
-What kind of person is Miss Luella Bates Washington Jones?  Prove  your answer using two different sentences from the book.  Cite  your source (use MLA format).
-What would you have done in her situation?
3.  Gender essay introduction paragraph - write your intro in paragraph form on a piece of paper.

-Extra credit - "Writing" on p. 94 for the story...due Tuesday typed

Click here to view or download the essay intro sheet.

Tuesday/Wednesday, 10/05-06/10

World Literature
1.  VPP4 work - spelling quiz word makeups, words in context, sentence completion.
2.  Hero essay - finish the essay organizer packet.  Click here to view or download.
3.  Don't forget the MLA format sheet!

Composition
1.  VPP4 work - spelling quiz word makeups, words in context, sentence completion.
2.  MLA Citation worksheet - finish quoting from the article about the whale.


2.  "Thank You, Ma'am" questions:

-What kind of person is Miss Luella Bates Washington Jones?  Prove your answer using two MLA-formatted and cited quotes from the book.

-What would you have done in her situation?

3.  Extra credit:  "Writing" prompt from the Holt textbook on p. 94 - letter from Roger.

Monday, 10/04/10

World Literature
1.  VPP4 notes & flashcards.  Start studying for the test on Friday.
2.  MLA citation worksheet.  Read the front side carefully, and fill out the back side.  Click here to view or download.

Composition
1.  VPP4 notes & flashcards.  Start studying for the test on Friday.
2.  Which gender is better - female or male?  After you have your thesis written, give three reasons why you are right.  Bring your ideas to class tomorrow.

Verse of the week:

Matthew 5:43 - You have heard that it was said, 'Love your neighbor and hate your enemy.'  But I tell you: Love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you...

Thursday, 09/30/10

World Literature
1.  Hero essay introduction sheet:  Fill in the sheet for our essay prompt (click here to download the sheet).  The prompt is, "Who is a hero? Support your answer."

Composition
1.  Memoirs - the final typed draft is due Monday.  To see how you will be graded, check out the rubric.
2.  Write a thesis statement for the upcoming essay prompt:  "Which gender is better - female or male?  Support your answer."  Start brainstorming ideas for how you will support your thesis.

Tuesday/Wednesday, 09/28-29/10

World Literature
1.  Your choice story sheet.  Click here to download.
2.  Song lyrics - what is the theme?  Print out or write out song lyrics to a song you enjoy.  Think about what you learned about themes in our class.   Write out the theme of the song, and explain why you think it's the theme.

Composition
1.  VPP3 stuff - test tomorrow.  You need your notes, flashcards, spelling quiz, spelling quiz rewrites, words in context, and sentence completion.
2.  Memoirs - final draft due Monday, improved, double-spaced, and typed up in 12 point Times New Roman font
Click here if you need the tense sentence strips sheet.
Click here if you need the memoir rubric.

Monday, 09/27/10

 World Literature
1.  POV (point of view) conflict narratives - due tomorrow.
2.  "Catch the Moon" (234) questions 1-9 (you don't have to copy the questions) on p. 241.  Due tomorrow.
3.  Your choice story sheet - due Thursday.  Click here for the sheet.

*if you'd like to do the extra 'journal' entry for Juan from the class examples, click here to check out the different points of view.

Composition
1.  VPP3 stuff - notes, pictures, flashcards, words in context, sentence completion.  Spelling quiz tomorrow, Vocab test Thursday.
2.  Memoirs - look over your 3rd draft and fix the tense.  It should all be in past tense.
3.  Tense cut & paste sheets - finish up from class.

Friday, 09/24/10

World Literature
1.  FFA take-home quiz.  The quiz questions are below:
1.  Explain how the relationship between Charlie and Miss Kinnian changes during the course of the story.
2.  What event in the diner makes Charlie feel ashamed?
3-5. How do Charlie, Algernon, and Charlie’s coworkers (Frank and Joe) all change as a result of the events in the story?  Give one example of indirect characterization for each character that shows how he changed.
2. POV conflict narrative journal:  Two journals in first person point of view, past tense, in narrative style, both from the differing perspectives of you and the person with whom you had conflict.  These should be written in limited and unreliable narrator style.

*extra credit - the "Juan" perspective from the made up first person past tense limited unreliable narrator narrative we read in class.  Check those out by clicking here.


Composition
1.  VPP3 stuff (notes, pictures, flashcards, words in context, sentence completion).
2.  Memoir - tone/detail sheet and 3rd Rough Draft.  Use detail!

Thursday, 09/23/10

World Literature
1. VPP3 stuff (due tomorrow) - remember to bring your flashcards, too.
2. Finish reading FFA part 2.
3. Finish the FFA point of view journal (from another character's perspective)
4. Work on the POV narrative - write a journal entry from your perspective about the person vs. person conflict you recently had. Use the date of the day it occurred.

Click here to find Flowers For Algernon by Daniel Keyes online. Click here if that link isn't working.

Composition
1. Setting writing exercise - mini narrative - typed! Remember to add in the sensory details.
2. Memoir plot chart - finish for your memorable event for your life.


*Remember, all fourth period students - get your Handbook form signed by your parents so you can turn it in on Friday

Verse of the week: Jeremiah 29:11 - For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."

Tuesday/Wednesday, 09/21-22/10

World Literature
1. VPP3 work (flashcards, quiz misspell rewrites, work book exercises) due Friday.
2. Tense sheet. You can download the sheet by clicking here.
3. FFA characters & conflicts: One one side of the sheet, list the characters and what you can infer about each character based on his or her characterization as you read. On the other side, list and explain five person vs. person conflicts you encounter as you read (Charlie wants... but...).
Click here to find Flowers For Algernon by Daniel Keyes online. Click here if that link isn't working.

Composition
1. Setting writing exercise: Using the tone word from class, write up a mini-narrative about a house that uses setting details to convey tone. Type it up!
2. Finish your setting notes if you didn't in class. Don't forget the summary!

*Remember, all fourth period students - get your Handbook form signed by your parents so you can turn it in on Friday

Verse of the week: Jeremiah 29:11 - For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."

Monday, 09/20/10

World Literature
1. VPP3 words notes, pictures, and flashcards.
2. Finish up the Alyosha characterization boxes, and finish the story. Click here to get the chart sheet. Click here to reread (or finish) the story "Alyosha the Pot" by Leo Tolstoy, or click here if that link isn't working.

Composition
1. Just make sure you bring in your homework tomorrow! (the memorable life event paragraph - see Friday's blog post).
I hope all of the freshmen had a great retreat day today!

Verse of the week: Jeremiah 29:11 - For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."

Friday, 09/17/10

World Literature
1. Narrative character's characterization - in the fictional world. Choose a book, short story, tv show, comic book, movie, or any other form of narrative and read/watch/enjoy it. Choose one character and write down the forms of indirect characterization (appearance, actions, dialogue, other char. reactions) that you see onto your characterization boxes sheet. Then make guesses about the character.
2. Extra credit option: "Everyday Use" by Alice Walker . Read the story "Everyday Use" on p. 76 of the Holt textbook. Use the extra characterization boxes sheet from class (or download it by clicking here), and fill in the indirect characterization for the character of either Dee or Maggie - your choice.

Composition
1. Write a paragraph about a very memorable event from your life so far. Try to choose a very specific one that affected you greatly, or one that changed who you are as a person.
2. Extra credit option: "Dog Star" by Arthur C. Clarke timeline. Read the story "Dog Star" on p. 33 of the Holt textbook. List ten events that happen in the plot. Then rearrange the events so that they are in chronological time order. Make an illustrated timeline that puts the events in the correct chronological order. At least five of the events need to be drawn. Use color!

Thursday, 09/16/10

World Literature
1. VPP2 test tomorrow - study your flashcards and notes to be prepared for tomorrow!
2. Characterization Observation - in the fictional world. Choose a book, short story, tv show, comic book, movie, or any other form of narrative and read/watch/enjoy it. Choose one character and write down the forms of indirect characterization (appearance, actions, dialogue, other char. reactions) that you see. Then make guesses about the character.

Composition
1. VPP2 test tomorrow - study your flashcards and notes to be prepared for tomorrow!
2. "Marigolds" plot/conflict sheet - fill out the back of the 'Lizabeth's head' sheet.

Tuesday/Wednesday, 09/14-15/10

World Literature
1. VPP2 work due tomorrow (Thurs). Remember to do misspelled word rewrites on your quiz, if there are any.
2. Finish (or type, for extra credit) the classroom setting & tone write-up exercise.
3. Do the characterization observation: Observe and take notes on a person you don't know out in the real world. Take notes on the four types of indirect characterization - appearance, actions, dialogue, and other reactions.

Composition
1. VPP2 work due tomorrow (Thurs). Remember to do misspelled word rewrites on your quiz, if there are any.
2. Marigolds plot/conflict sheet: Fill in the empty head for the character of Lizabeth. Use color!

Memory verse: Genesis 1:3-4 - And God said, "Let there be light," and there was light. God saw that the light was good, and He separated the light from the darkness.

Monday, 09/13/10

World Literature
1. VPP2 flashcards. Prepare for the spelling quiz tomorrow. Words in Context and Sentence Completion exercises are due Thursday.
2. Class setting writing exercise. Start out with this sentence:
I walked into the classroom and got ready to take the test.
Then choose a positive or negative tone/mood/atmosphere.
Put descriptive detail into your writing - describe the setting. Use special word choice (diction) to make the writing convey your tone/mood.

Composition
1. VPP2 flashcards. Prepare for the spelling quiz tomorrow. Words in Context and Sentence Completion exercises are due Thursday.
2. Work on the plot chart sheet for "Big Boy" and "The Most Dangerous Game" - do it in pencil so you can erase when we go over the answers in class tomorrow.

Hey 9th graders - if you're looking for the vocabulary words for VPP lesson 2, click here.

Memory verse: Genesis 1:3-4 - And God said, "Let there be light," and there was light. God saw that the light was good, and He separated the light from the darkness.

Friday, 09/10/11

World Literature
1. Illustrated timeline on the events of "The Leap" by Louise Erdrich in our Holt textbooks. The timeline needs to be in CHRONOLOGICAL order by TIME, not written order. 10+ events, 5+ illustrations. Bonus points for color.
To read the story click here.
To see an example illustrated timeline, click here.

Composition
1. Finish reading "The Most Dangerous Game" (click here to read online). Reading quiz on Monday! Quiz HINTS:
Who is General Zaroff? What does he like to hunt? What is the last thing he hunts? What happens in the 3 day hunt with the General and Rainsford? How does Rainsford escape? What happens in the last line of the story?
2. Finish the Dangerous Game conflicts sheet.
3. Finish the conflict take-home test. You may use your notes on the test.

Thursday, 09/09/10

World Literature
1. No homework today. We will continue looking at the short story "The Leap" in our Holt textbooks tomorrow. You may want to start working on next week's vocabulary lesson in your VPP books.

Composition
1. Continue reading "The Most Dangerous Game" by Richard Connell in your Holt textbook. Answer the questions on the question sheet as you read. You may want to start working on next week's vocabulary lesson in your VPP books.

Click here to read the story.
Click here to download the questions sheet.

Tuesday/Wednesday, 09/07-08/10

World Literature
1. Finish reading "The Leap" and filling in the 10 events on the event list page.
2. Study for the vocabulary test on Thursday.
3. Get all course texts - these will be checked in class on Thursday. You should have the Holt textbook, the vocabulary book, Siddhartha, Things Fall Apart, Mythology, The Joy Luck Club, and To Kill a Mockingbird.

Composition
1. Continue reading "The Most Dangerous Game" by Richard Connell in your Holt textbook up to the big red 'R' on page 18. Answer the reading questions on the questions sheet.
If you don't have the book with you, you can read the story by clicking here.
To download the questions sheet, click here.
2. Study for the vocabulary test on Thursday.
3. Get all course texts - these will be checked in class on Thursday. You should have the Holt textbook, the vocabulary book, Mythology, Of Mice & Men, and Lord of the Flies.

Friday, 09/03/10

World Literature
1. Finish the notes on plot (p. 2-3) in your Holt textbook. Fill in the SUMMARY at the bottom of your Cornell notes.
2. Study for the vocabulary test next week.
3. Get all course texts by next week.

Composition
1. Finish finding three conflicts in the story of Cinderella - one of each of the three types of external conflicts: Person vs. Person, Person vs. Nature, and Person vs. Society. If you need to read the story of Cinderella again, try clicking here.
2. Continue organizing your binder.
3. Continue studying for the vocabulary test next week.
4. Get all course texts by next week.

Thursday, 09/02/10

World Literature
1. Finish the conflict sheet we worked on in class (on "Contents..." and "Anansi..."). Click here to find "Anansi Owns All Tales That Are Told" online.
2. Study for the vocabulary test tomorrow.
3. Get all course texts by next week!

Composition
1. Add on to yesterday's homework: Write about a time you had an internal person vs. self conflict.
2. Organize your binder for all classes!
3. Continue the vocabulary lesson 1 work: Notes, flashcards, words in context, and sentence completion.
4. Get all course texts by next week!

Tuesday/Wednesday, 08/31/10-09/01/10

World Literature
1. Finish reading "Contents of the Dead Man's Pocket" in the Holt textbook (4-16). Answer the questions in your notes:
-What are the two major conflicts for Tom Benecke in the story, and what types are they? (person vs. ___?)
-What happens to Benecke?
-Why is the story called "Contents of the Dead Man's Pocket?" (Hint: read page 15)
2. VPP (Vocab Power Plus) lesson 1 book work. Have finished by Thursday.
3. Remember to have all course texts by next week on September 7th.

Composition
1. Watch a TV show or movie, and write down two of the conflicts into your class notes. Remember to use a WANT...BUT... sentence.
2. Work on VPP (Vocab Power Plus) lesson 1 - finish the notes, flashcards, Words in Context, and Sentence Completion. The words are below:
licentious - morally unrestrained
numismatist - a coin collector
paucity - a scarcity, lack
fatalistic - believing that all events in life are inevitable and determined by fate
obtrude - to force oneself into a situation uninvited
pensive - dreamily thoughtful
lackadaisical - uninterested; listless
alienate - to turn away feelings or affections
elated - in high spirits; exultantly proud and joyful
epigram - a witty saying expressing a single thought or observation
3. Remember to have all course texts by next week on September 9th.

Computer Lab Class check-in

Congratulations, classes! You've found our class blog!

Take some time to scroll down and look around at the assignments and the links on the right. Then do the following:

1. Make a COMMENT on this blog.
2. In your comment, write down one item of homework from MONDAY night (08/30/10).
3. In your comment, also write down the name of the SECOND link in the helpful links section.
4. In your comment, also write down the TITLE and AUTHOR of the third book on the required class texts link under the helpful links section.
5. Finally, in your comment, write down YOUR NAME, CLASS, and PERIOD number.

Monday, 08/30/10

World Literature
1. Watch a TV show (or film) with a storyline (no news or reality shows, please). On today's notes, write down two conflicts from the show, and phrase them in terms of WANTS...BUT. For example: Michael Scott wants to get everyone in the office to go to the Halloween party, but they all don't like him and want to go to someone else's party.
2. Finish your VPP1 flashcards & organize your binders.
3. Get all course texts - these are due September 7th!

Composition
1. Finish the letter to Mr. Power (3+ paragraphs).
2. Get all other class texts on the syllabus by September 9th.
3. Continue to bring the Holt and vocabulary books to class for now.

Friday, 08/27/10

World Literature
1. Finish your vocabulary VPP lesson 1 Cornell notes, and your 10 vocabulary flashcards. If you're missing the book, the words are here below:
divulge- (v) to tell; to reveal (as a secret)
abet- (v) to assist or encourage, especially in wrongdoing
dogmatic- (adj) arrogant and stubborn about one's (often unproven) beliefs
insipid- (adj) lacking flavor; dull; not at all stimulating
extraneous- (adj) inessential; not constituting a vital part
coerce- (v) to force by using pressure, intimidation, or threats
jaundiced- (adj) prejudiced; hostile
meticulous- (adj) extremely careful about small details; precise
temerity- (n) recklessness; a foolish disregard of danger
gregarious- (adj) sociable; fond of the company of others
Also, check out this site - it has premade flashcards and all of the words available as a free study guide for the first fourteen chapters of the book!
2. Continue organizing your binder for all classes.
3. Get all course texts - due Sept. 7 (including To Kill a Mockingbird).

Composition
1.
2. Get all other class texts (Mythology, Of Mice and Men, and Lord of the Flies) on the syllabus by Sept. 9.
3. Continue to bring the Holt and vocabulary textbooks to class for now.

Thursday, 08/26/10

World Literature
1. Take notes on the syllabus to use for the quiz tomorrow.
2. Organize your binder for all classes.
3. A reminder - get all course texts! Due September 7. Go here for more information.

Composition
1. Read through the rest of the syllabus and take notes for your quiz tomorrow.
2. Get all other class texts on the syllabus by September 9. Go here for more information.
3. Continue to bring in the Holt and vocabulary (VPP) books to class for now.

Bible verse of the week:
Psalm 48:1 - God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.

Tuesday/Wednesday, 08/24-25/10

World Literature
1. Sign the rules sheet.
2. Take notes on the rest of the syllabus, fill out the last page, and get it signed by your parent/guardian.
3. Get all course texts - due September 7th (including To Kill A Mockingbird). You can find online information about ordering the texts by clicking here.

Composition
1. Bring these to class tomorrow:
-Holt textbook
-Vocabulary Power Plus book (VPP 1)
2. Finish copying roles and sign them.
3. Read through the syllabus, take notes, and get the back page signed and filled out.

Bible verse of the week:
Psalm 48:1 - God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.

Monday, 08/23/10

First day of school -- in the books! It was great meeting everyone new today!

World Literature
1. Finish copying the class rules onto looseleaf paper.
2. Bring the following materials to class tomorrow:
-Holt textbook
-Vocabulary Power Plus book 2 (the blue book)
-Summer Projects
-2.5" or greater binder

Composition
1. Bring these to class tomorrow:
-Summer Projects
-2.5" or greater binder
2. Bring these to class Thursday:
-Holt textbook
-Vocabulary Power Plus book 1 (the red book)

Bible verse of the week:
Psalm 48:1 - God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.

Welcome Back, Vikings!

All new and returning Vikings: Welcome Home!

I am extremely excited at the prospect of this new year, and to see faces both new and old. I hope that this year will be marked by caring, communication, a broadening of horizons, and lots of enjoyable learning in the classroom. Here is some information that might be helpful:

Summer projects are due! You can find the summer project assignment sheets for download here. Click here for incoming 9th graders in Composition class, and click here for incoming 10th graders in World Literature class.

Students need their books as soon as possible! Click here to see a list of required class texts for this year with their ISBN numbers and purchasing links to Amazon.com. Click here to see the list for the year.

Students need materials! They should have a 2.5"-3.5" binder, lined looseleaf paper, subject dividers, a pencil pouch, blue ink pens, black ink pens, red ink pens, green ink pens, scissors, tape, and highlighters.

It is important that students and parents know the classroom expectations and rules. Click here to check 'em out.

Have a blessed year, and keep checking back!

-Mr. Power

Required Class Texts, 2010-2011

The following is a complete list of the required class texts for each class. Clicking on the title of the text will take you to the Amazon.com page where you can order the text. For more information, check the class syllabus.

9th grade Composition

Holt Textbook-Literature & Language Arts 3rd Course
ISBN: 9780030564949

Vocabulary Power Plus for the New SAT Book One
ISBN: 9781580492539

Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes
By Edith Hamilton
ISBN: 9780446607254

Of Mice and Men
By John Steinbeck
ISBN: 9780140177398

Lord of the Flies
By William Golding
ISBN: 9780399501487


10th grade World Literature

Holt Textbook-Literature & Language Arts 4th Course
ISBN-13: 9780030564963

Vocabulary Power Plus for the New SAT Book Two
ISBN: 9781580492546

Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes
By Edith Hamilton
ISBN: 9780446607254

Things Fall Apart
By Chinua Achebe
ISBN: 9780385474542

Siddhartha
By Hermann Hesse
ISBN: 9780811200684

The Joy Luck Club
By Amy Tan
ISBN: 9780143038092

To Kill a Mockingbird
By Harper Lee
ISBN: 9780446310789

Tuesday-Friday, 06/08/10-06/11/10

Academic Skills
1. Bring all SBHS-owned books to school to drop off in our class library.
2. Study for the final! Our final is on Wednesday.

Composition
1. Get your summer reading books and bring them on the day of the final. Your name needs to be written in the books in pen. The two books are A Separate Peace by John Knowles and The Joy Luck Club by Amy Tan.
2. Study for the final! Our finals are on Thursday (3rd period) and Friday (6th period).
3. Be prepared for your final: Bring multiple blue or black ink pens.

World Literature
1. Get your summer reading books and bring them on the day of the final. Your name needs to be written in the books in pen. The two books are The Grapes of Wrath by John Steinbeck and Black Elk Speaks by John Neihardt.
2. Study for the final! Our finals are on Wednesday (1st period) and Friday (5th period).
3. Be prepared for your final: Bring multiple blue or black ink pens, paper, and any notes you want to use.

Monday, 06/07/10

Academic Skills
1. Bring your binders tomorrow...organized. And your last IR Habits Journals.
2. Start studying for the final.

Composition
***some sheets mentioned below can be downloaded by clicking on the name of the assignment.
1. Vocabulary VPP10-15 Final Review Crossword - due tomorrow
2. Study for the final by using the study guide sheet. You can also download and use the vocab word list.
3. Finish and turn in the Journal of the Flies packet if you didn't do so today.
4. Extra point essays are due tomorrow, no exceptions.
5. Summer reading books must be brought to the final. See earlier post for details and links.

World Literature
***some sheets mentioned below can be downloaded by clicking on the name of the assignment.
1. Vocabulary VPP10-15 Final Review Crossword - due tomorrow
2. Study for the final by filling in the final exam study guide sheet. You can also still download and use the vocab word list.
3. The Joy Luck Club extra point essays are due tomorrow, no exceptions.
4. Summer reading books must be brought to the final. See earlier post for details and links.

Friday, 06/04/10

Academic Skills
1. IR Habits journals, binders.
2. Complete the "Grilling" Cornell notes.

Composition
1. Study vocabulary VPP10-15: Do the 90-word vocab master list. Due Monday. Click here to download a sheet with all 90 words.
2. Extra point essays are due Tuesday (or earlier).
3. Get summer reading texts! You must have the two books on the day of the Final (Thursday for period 3, Friday for period 6). The two books are A Separate Peace by John Knowles and The Joy Luck Club by Amy Tan.

World Literature
1. Study vocabulary VPP10-15: Do the 90-word vocab master list. Due Monday. Click here to download a sheet with all 90 words.
2. Get summer reading texts! You must have the two books on the day of the Final (Wednesday for period 1, Friday for period 5). The two books are The Grapes of Wrath by John Steinbeck and Black Elk Speaks by John Neihardt.
3. Full JLC essays (for extra points) are due Tuesday (or earlier).

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Thursday, 06/03/10

Academic Skills
1. IR Habits Journals, Binders, food prep.
2. Complete the "Grilling" Cornell notes.

Composition
1. LOTF essays: Finish! Due tomorrow.
2. Study vocabulary VPP10-15.
3. Extra point essays are due Tuesday (or earlier).
4. Get summer reading texts! You must have the two books on the day of the Final (Thursday for period 3, Friday for period 6). The two books are A Separate Peace by John Knowles and The Joy Luck Club by Amy Tan.

World Literature
1. Get summer reading texts! You must have the two books on the day of the Final (Wednesday for period 1, Friday for period 5). The two books are The Grapes of Wrath by John Steinbeck and Black Elk Speaks by John Neihardt.
2. Full JLC essays (for extra points) are due Tuesday (or earlier).
3. Study vocabulary VPP10-15.

Wednesday, 06/02/10

Academic Skills
1. IR Habits Journals, Binders, food prep...

Composition
1. LOTF essays: Body paragraphs. Essays due Friday! Remember that you may use the essay organization helper packet to assist you if you choose.
2. Study vocabulary VPP10-15.
3. Get summer reading texts! You must have the two books on the day of the Final (Thursday for period 3, Friday for period 6). The two books are A Separate Peace by John Knowles and The Joy Luck Club by Amy Tan.
4. Continue working on one of the three extra point essays. These are REQUIRED for any students with a grade of 'D' or 'F,' and are optional for all other students.

World Literature
1. JLC movie permission slip.
2. JLC essays: Introductions - typed and double-spaced. Due tomorrow! Full essays for extra credit are due Tuesday of next week. All 'D' or 'F' students are required to turn in the full essay.
3. Get summer reading texts! You must have the two books on the day of the Final (Wednesday for period 1, Friday for period 5). The two books are The Grapes of Wrath by John Steinbeck and Black Elk Speaks by John Neihardt.
4. Start studying vocab VPP 10-15.

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Tuesday, 06/01/10

Academic Skills
1. IR Habits Journals, Binders, be prepared for food prep and nonfiction expository notes.

Composition
1. LOTF essays: Do the intro, get CDs. Essays are due on Friday.
2. Start studying vocab VPP 10-15. Vocab baseball is next Tuesday.
3. Continue working on one of the three extra point essays. These are REQUIRED for any students with a grade of 'D' or 'F,' and are optional for all other students.

World Literature
1. JLC movie permission slips - required with either a 'yes' or 'no'.
2. Socratic Seminar reflection from today.
3. JLC essay introduction - due Thursday typed. The full essay is due next Tuesday. The full essay is REQUIRED for any students with a grade of 'D' or 'F,' and is optional for all other students.
4. Start studying vocab VPP 10-15. Vocab baseball is next Tuesday.

***JLC essay help after school today!!!***

Thursday, 05/27/10

Academic Skills
1. IR Habits Journals, binders, food prep

Composition
1. Start thinking about how you will answer the Lord of the Flies essay question...
2. Any students with a 'D' or 'F' in class are REQUIRED to complete one of the three extra credit essays. Get started as soon as possible! You can download the planning sheet we have used in class by clicking here.

World Literature
1. Socratic Seminar #2 questions for The Joy Luck Club. Be ready for the discussion on Tuesday.
2. Start working on the introduction for The Joy Luck Club essay.

Wednesday, 05/26/10

Academic Skills
1. IR Habits Journals (due tomorrow), Binders, food prep.

Composition
1. Finish tribe symbol mini-posters. Be ready to present them tomorrow.
2. Any students with a 'D' or 'F' in class are REQUIRED to complete one of the three extra credit essays. Get started as soon as possible! You can download the planning sheet we have used in class by clicking here.

World Literature
1. Continue working on the Socratic Seminar questions (be ready for the Seminar by Tuesday).

Tuesday, 05/25/10

Academic Skills
1. IR Habits Journals, Binders, food prep.

Composition
1. JOTF #19, finish "Cry of the Hunters" (193-202) and the book!
*If you are planning on doing an extra credit essay, you will need to pick one of the three and get started on it. Students with a grade of 'D' or 'F' are REQUIRED to do one or more of the extra credit essays. You can download the planning sheet we have used in class by clicking here.

World Literature
1. JLC projects - due tomorrow.

Monday, 05/24/10

Academic Skills
1. IR Habits Journals. And binders.

Composition
1. JOTF #18: ch. 12 "Cry of the Hunters" (183-192).

World Literature
1. JLC projects - now due Wednesday.
2. Do the summary/reflection for your Socratic Seminar notes.

Friday, 05/21/10

Academic Skills
1. IR Habits Journals & Binders!

Cooking schedule for the next week:
Monday - Gilberto & Adrian cook, Sherrylee & Bryan prep
Tuesday - Sherrylee & Bryan cook, Daniel & Kendall prep
Wednesday - Daniel & Kendall cook, Quinton & Josh prep
Thursday - Quinton & Josh cook

Composition
1. JOTF #17 - "Castle Rock" (169-182). Use the pre-printed journal sheet from class. CLICK HERE to download and print the sheet yourself.

World Literature
1. Socratic Seminar discussion questions sheet (make sure this is done by Monday!)
2. JLC Final Projects - due Tuesday.
3. Make sure your Mothers & Daughters sheets are finished.