Block A:
Take a look at the character development chart that I gave you in class today. Start brainstorming possible character ideas and get started on the chart. You do not need to complete the whole thing! Bring your ideas to class on Monday.
Block B:
Write a solid CER paragraph on one of Alexie's poems. Make a clear claim about what the poem is SAYING, and HOW Alexie says it. Use the notes you took in class today to help you!
Block C:
Work on reading Room reading due on Wednesday. Study your new vocabulary words.
Block E:
Read to page 157 in True Diary. Be ready for a possible reading quiz!
Also, study your new vocabulary words! Quiz is on Wednesday
Friday, September 29, 2017
Thursday, September 28, 2017
Thursday 9.28.17: Homework
Block C:
Work on finishing your personal narrative draft. Please print it out before you arrive to class tomorrow, and remember to bring your green assignment sheet and checklist.
Keep reading Room!
Block E:
Read True Diary to page 133 for tonight.
Block F:
Use your notes from today's discussion and presentations to write a CER paragraph on one of the two poems we've studied. Make a claim about one of the poem's big ideas, and use details and language from the poem to support HOW Alexie develops that idea.
Work on finishing your personal narrative draft. Please print it out before you arrive to class tomorrow, and remember to bring your green assignment sheet and checklist.
Keep reading Room!
Block E:
Read True Diary to page 133 for tonight.
Block F:
Use your notes from today's discussion and presentations to write a CER paragraph on one of the two poems we've studied. Make a claim about one of the poem's big ideas, and use details and language from the poem to support HOW Alexie develops that idea.
Wednesday, September 27, 2017
Wednesday 9.27:17: Homework
Block A:
Read, annotate, and respond in a reading response (goat sheet) the first chapter of the novel The Art of Racing in the Rain.
Block B:
Read your independent reading book.
Tuesday, September 26, 2017
Tuesday 9.26.17: Homework
Block B:
Write a reflection on today’s Spider Web discussion. What did you hear and how did it go? Review the discussion rubric and assess yourself on your performance as an individual and as a class.
Block C:
Continue working on your "private geography" map and vignette. Remember, the vignette is an exercise in descriptive writing to get your started in the process of SHOWING, not TELLING. Upload your vignette to the google classroom, and remember that your first draft of your personal narrative is due on Friday. The vignette and the personal narrative do NOT need to be on the same topic, but they CAN be if it works for your writing purpose.
Block E:
Block F:
Read your IR book and bring your notes on "Influences" and "Genetics" to our next class. We'll finish our group discussions and presentations then.
Write a reflection on today’s Spider Web discussion. What did you hear and how did it go? Review the discussion rubric and assess yourself on your performance as an individual and as a class.
Block C:
Continue working on your "private geography" map and vignette. Remember, the vignette is an exercise in descriptive writing to get your started in the process of SHOWING, not TELLING. Upload your vignette to the google classroom, and remember that your first draft of your personal narrative is due on Friday. The vignette and the personal narrative do NOT need to be on the same topic, but they CAN be if it works for your writing purpose.
Block E:
Read and mark up the poem “Reservation Mathematics” for our next class. Read True Diary to page 113.
Block F:
Read your IR book and bring your notes on "Influences" and "Genetics" to our next class. We'll finish our group discussions and presentations then.
Monday, September 25, 2017
9.25.17: Homework
Block E:
Read through page 103 in True Diary for tonight. If you would like to use the audio book to help you while you read, see the blog post below this one.
Study your new vocabulary words (as well as last week's words!) for tomorrow's quiz.
Block F:
Study for tomorrow's weekly check-in. Be sure to be prepared for some writing practice on the poems we are studying as well.
Block A:
Finish your "Encyclopedia" project and print it out before you arrive to class on Wednesday!
Read through page 103 in True Diary for tonight. If you would like to use the audio book to help you while you read, see the blog post below this one.
Study your new vocabulary words (as well as last week's words!) for tomorrow's quiz.
Block F:
Study for tomorrow's weekly check-in. Be sure to be prepared for some writing practice on the poems we are studying as well.
Block A:
Finish your "Encyclopedia" project and print it out before you arrive to class on Wednesday!
Friday, September 22, 2017
Friday 9.22.17: Homework
Block F:
Read, annotate, and make observations on both of the poems by Sherman Alexie that I handed out to you on Friday.
Study for the vocabulary quiz on Tuesday.
Block A:
Work on your Encyclopedia project due on Wednesday.
Block B:
For Tuesday, study for the vocabulary quiz and prepare for the Spider Web discussion that we will have on Tuesday.
For Wednesday, read, annotate, and make observations on both of the poems by Sherman Alexie that I handed out to you on Friday.
Block C:
Work on your "private geography" map and your vignette inspired by a person, place, or event from your map. Both will be due on Thursday.
Study for Tuesday's vocabulary quiz!
Read, annotate, and make observations on both of the poems by Sherman Alexie that I handed out to you on Friday.
Study for the vocabulary quiz on Tuesday.
Block A:
Work on your Encyclopedia project due on Wednesday.
Block B:
For Tuesday, study for the vocabulary quiz and prepare for the Spider Web discussion that we will have on Tuesday.
For Wednesday, read, annotate, and make observations on both of the poems by Sherman Alexie that I handed out to you on Friday.
Block C:
Work on your "private geography" map and your vignette inspired by a person, place, or event from your map. Both will be due on Thursday.
Study for Tuesday's vocabulary quiz!
Thursday, September 21, 2017
Thursday 9.21.17: Homework
Block A:
Continue working on your "Encyclopedia" and don't forget your Daily Diary entries!
Block B:
Add some new observations from what we watched today in Smoke Signals. You should have several observations for each of the story elements. Also, study your new vocabulary words. You have a quiz on Tuesday!
Block C:
Read and annotate the packet of college essays from John Hopkins University. Come to class ready to discuss your observations. We'll begin brainstorming some ideas for your own essay tomorrow. Also, study your new vocabulary words. You have a quiz on Tuesday!
Block E:
Finish working on your "split identity" sheet that we started in class today. Be thoughtful and thorough. Also, study your new vocabulary words. You have a quiz on Tuesday!
Continue working on your "Encyclopedia" and don't forget your Daily Diary entries!
Block B:
Add some new observations from what we watched today in Smoke Signals. You should have several observations for each of the story elements. Also, study your new vocabulary words. You have a quiz on Tuesday!
Block C:
Read and annotate the packet of college essays from John Hopkins University. Come to class ready to discuss your observations. We'll begin brainstorming some ideas for your own essay tomorrow. Also, study your new vocabulary words. You have a quiz on Tuesday!
Block E:
Finish working on your "split identity" sheet that we started in class today. Be thoughtful and thorough. Also, study your new vocabulary words. You have a quiz on Tuesday!
Wednesday, September 20, 2017
Wednesday 9.20.17: Homework
Block C:
In class today, Mrs. DiFonzo gave a presentation to prepare you for applying to college. We'll be working on developing a personal essay later this week. To prepare, please read and annotate your (tiny, sorry!) copies of excerpts from Sandra Cisneros' collection of vignettes titled The House on Mango Street. We'll talk about how this format could work for your own personal essay writing.
Block E:
Today in class we started by taking an entry ticket quiz. Most of you did very well! We finished watching the documentary Children of the Plains, which you can watch if you were out by hitting the link here.
For tonight, study your new vocabulary words and be sure that you are up-to-date in True Diary (you should have read to page 81).
Block F:
Tonight, I'd like you to make some connections between the two texts we've been studying: "Death by Landscape" and Smoke Signals. Clearly, the texts contain two very different story lines. However, despite these differences, they share many of the same story ELEMENTS. Consider one of the elements that you have been tracing on your OBSERVATION sheets, and explore in a paragraph or two HOW each author uses the element to enhance the story and make meaning.
In class today, Mrs. DiFonzo gave a presentation to prepare you for applying to college. We'll be working on developing a personal essay later this week. To prepare, please read and annotate your (tiny, sorry!) copies of excerpts from Sandra Cisneros' collection of vignettes titled The House on Mango Street. We'll talk about how this format could work for your own personal essay writing.
Block E:
Today in class we started by taking an entry ticket quiz. Most of you did very well! We finished watching the documentary Children of the Plains, which you can watch if you were out by hitting the link here.
For tonight, study your new vocabulary words and be sure that you are up-to-date in True Diary (you should have read to page 81).
Block F:
Tonight, I'd like you to make some connections between the two texts we've been studying: "Death by Landscape" and Smoke Signals. Clearly, the texts contain two very different story lines. However, despite these differences, they share many of the same story ELEMENTS. Consider one of the elements that you have been tracing on your OBSERVATION sheets, and explore in a paragraph or two HOW each author uses the element to enhance the story and make meaning.
Tuesday, September 19, 2017
Tuesday 9.19.17: Homework
Block E:
Write sentences for your new vocabulary words. Add your new words to your quizlet. Start studying!
Block F:
Write sentences for your new vocabulary words. Add your new words to your quizlet. Start studying!
Block A:
Work on your Encyclopedia project due on Wednesday 9.27. Follow the directions on the blue handout I gave you today. Have fun!
Block B:
Write sentences for your new vocabulary words. Add your new words to your quizlet. Study for next week's quiz!
Write sentences for your new vocabulary words. Add your new words to your quizlet. Start studying!
Block F:
Write sentences for your new vocabulary words. Add your new words to your quizlet. Start studying!
Block A:
Work on your Encyclopedia project due on Wednesday 9.27. Follow the directions on the blue handout I gave you today. Have fun!
Block B:
Write sentences for your new vocabulary words. Add your new words to your quizlet. Study for next week's quiz!
Monday, September 18, 2017
Monday 9.18.17: Homework
Block A:
We did not make it to the lab today, but we will begin writing your own version of an "Encyclopedia of an Ordinary Life."
If you want to learn more about either Amy Krouse Rosenthal or David Sedaris, you can check out their websites here and here.
For tonight, be sure to write an entry in your Daily Diary.
Block B:
Fill out the observation sheet based on what we've watched of the film Smoke Signals.
Block C:
For tonight, finish watching the film adaptation of "St. Lucy's" HERE. Then, write a 1-2 paragraph response. Analyze the impact of the filmmaker’s choices in rendering this adaptation of the short story.
We did not make it to the lab today, but we will begin writing your own version of an "Encyclopedia of an Ordinary Life."
If you want to learn more about either Amy Krouse Rosenthal or David Sedaris, you can check out their websites here and here.
For tonight, be sure to write an entry in your Daily Diary.
Block B:
Fill out the observation sheet based on what we've watched of the film Smoke Signals.
Block C:
For tonight, finish watching the film adaptation of "St. Lucy's" HERE. Then, write a 1-2 paragraph response. Analyze the impact of the filmmaker’s choices in rendering this adaptation of the short story.
Friday, September 15, 2017
Friday 9.15.17: Homework
Here's what's up for the weekend:
Block B:
Read your independent reading book this weekend. We will be moving on to our next text when we meet again.
Block C:
Read through to page 100 in Room (section 2) for Monday.
Block E:
Research the terms on the handout I gave you in class today on Little Big Horn, The Battle of Wounded Knee, and "Miss Rosie" by Lucille Clifton.
Block F:
Read your independent reading book this weekend.
Fill out the handout on your observations from the start of Smoke Signals.
Thursday, September 14, 2017
Thursday 9.14.17: Homework
Blocks B, C, E, and F! Tomorrow is DAY 4! Study for your weekly check-in! Study both your vocabulary words and class content!
Block B:
Review your notes on "Death by Landscape" and study for the vocabulary quiz tomorrow.
Block C:
Review your notes on "St. Lucy's" and study for the vocabulary quiz tomorrow.
Block E:
Read to page 66 in True Diary for Friday and study for the vocabulary quiz.
Block F:
Review your notes on "Death by Landscape" and study for the vocabulary quiz tomorrow.
Block A:
Keep up with your Daily Diary!
Read, annotate, and write a reading response on "Turbulence" by David Sedaris Use the goat sheet as a guide!
Block B:
Review your notes on "Death by Landscape" and study for the vocabulary quiz tomorrow.
Block C:
Review your notes on "St. Lucy's" and study for the vocabulary quiz tomorrow.
Block E:
Read to page 66 in True Diary for Friday and study for the vocabulary quiz.
Block F:
Review your notes on "Death by Landscape" and study for the vocabulary quiz tomorrow.
Block A:
Keep up with your Daily Diary!
Read, annotate, and write a reading response on "Turbulence" by David Sedaris Use the goat sheet as a guide!
Wednesday, September 13, 2017
Wednesday 9.13.17: Homework
Block F:
Study for Friday's vocabulary quiz and review your notes and observations on "Death by Landscape." We will resume our study of the story tomorrow.
Block A:
Bring your printed copy of your "Why Write" project to class tomorrow for sharing. Also, be sure to read and annotate the excerpts from "The Encyclopedia of an Ordinary Life."
Don't forget about your DAILY DIARY!
Block B:
Study for Friday's vocabulary quiz and review your notes and observations on "Death by Landscape." We will resume our study of the story when we next meet.
Block C:
Study for Friday's weekly check-in and review your annotations from our first set of readings. We will continue our study of "St. Lucy's" when we meet next.
Study for Friday's vocabulary quiz and review your notes and observations on "Death by Landscape." We will resume our study of the story tomorrow.
Block A:
Bring your printed copy of your "Why Write" project to class tomorrow for sharing. Also, be sure to read and annotate the excerpts from "The Encyclopedia of an Ordinary Life."
Don't forget about your DAILY DIARY!
Block B:
Study for Friday's vocabulary quiz and review your notes and observations on "Death by Landscape." We will resume our study of the story when we next meet.
Block C:
Study for Friday's weekly check-in and review your annotations from our first set of readings. We will continue our study of "St. Lucy's" when we meet next.
Tuesday, September 12, 2017
Tuesday 9.12.17: Homework
Block A:
Work on your "Why Write" project. You have five vignettes due at the end of class tomorrow. We will be working in the lab again on Wednesday!
Block B:
Do a second reading of "Death by Landscape" and make note of observations on the handout I gave you in class today in the different categories listed (characters, setting, turning points, etc.) Pay close attention to the language in the text, and come to class ready to discuss.
Also, continue to study for this week's vocabulary quiz (Friday)
Block C:
1. Read and annotate the short story titled "St. Lucy's School for Girls Raised by Wolves." You will have about 20 minutes of reading time in class to either finish the story or read further in Room).
2. Study for this week's vocabulary quiz on Friday.
As per Maia's request, here's a link to the quick video compilation we watched today in class!
Block E:
Read True Diary to page 53 for Thursday. In your composition book, complete a dual-sided entries for each chapter. Follow the set up we established together in class today.
Work on your "Why Write" project. You have five vignettes due at the end of class tomorrow. We will be working in the lab again on Wednesday!
Block B:
Do a second reading of "Death by Landscape" and make note of observations on the handout I gave you in class today in the different categories listed (characters, setting, turning points, etc.) Pay close attention to the language in the text, and come to class ready to discuss.
Also, continue to study for this week's vocabulary quiz (Friday)
Block C:
1. Read and annotate the short story titled "St. Lucy's School for Girls Raised by Wolves." You will have about 20 minutes of reading time in class to either finish the story or read further in Room).
2. Study for this week's vocabulary quiz on Friday.
As per Maia's request, here's a link to the quick video compilation we watched today in class!
Block E:
Read True Diary to page 53 for Thursday. In your composition book, complete a dual-sided entries for each chapter. Follow the set up we established together in class today.
Monday, September 11, 2017
Monday 9.11.17
Block C:
Keep reading Room! Follow the reading schedule.
Study for the vocabulary quiz on Friday.
Block E:
Read at least 15 pages of your new independent reading book.
Study for the vocabulary quiz on Friday.
Block F:
Complete the organizer for "Death by Landscape." Use specific details from the text in your response.
Also, study for this week's vocabulary quiz on Friday.
Keep reading Room! Follow the reading schedule.
Study for the vocabulary quiz on Friday.
Block E:
Read at least 15 pages of your new independent reading book.
Study for the vocabulary quiz on Friday.
Block F:
Complete the organizer for "Death by Landscape." Use specific details from the text in your response.
Also, study for this week's vocabulary quiz on Friday.
Friday, September 8, 2017
Friday 9.8: 17: Homework
Block E:
Read the first 2 chapters of True Diary. Keep track of your questions, comments, and observations in your composition notebook while you read.
Also, make a Quizlet for your new vocabulary words.
Block F:
Read and annotate the story titled "Death by Landscape" by Margaret Atwood. Take note of your questions, comments, and observations while you read.
Also, make a Quizlet for your new vocabulary words
Block A:
Work on your "Why Write" collection, due on Wednesday 9.13.
Read your new independent reading book too.
Block B:
Read and annotate the story titled "Death by Landscape" by Margaret Atwood. Take note of your questions, comments, and observations while you read.
Also, make a Quizlet for your new vocabulary words
Read the first 2 chapters of True Diary. Keep track of your questions, comments, and observations in your composition notebook while you read.
Also, make a Quizlet for your new vocabulary words.
Block F:
Read and annotate the story titled "Death by Landscape" by Margaret Atwood. Take note of your questions, comments, and observations while you read.
Also, make a Quizlet for your new vocabulary words
Block A:
Work on your "Why Write" collection, due on Wednesday 9.13.
Read your new independent reading book too.
Block B:
Read and annotate the story titled "Death by Landscape" by Margaret Atwood. Take note of your questions, comments, and observations while you read.
Also, make a Quizlet for your new vocabulary words
Thursday, September 7, 2017
Thursday 9.7.17: Homework
Block A:
Start reading your new independent reading book. Bring it to class tomorrow (and everyday). We will be talking about what makes a good story tomorrow.
Block B:
Make a quizlet for your new vocabulary words tonight. Start learning them! Also, read your new independent reading book tonight and remember to bring it with you to class everyday.
Block C:
Upload your "On Turning 18" poem to our Google classroom if you did not yet submit a paper copy today.
Start studying your new vocabulary words. We'll review when we next meet.
Begin reading Room. Here's your reading schedule:
Start reading your new independent reading book. Bring it to class tomorrow (and everyday). We will be talking about what makes a good story tomorrow.
Block B:
Make a quizlet for your new vocabulary words tonight. Start learning them! Also, read your new independent reading book tonight and remember to bring it with you to class everyday.
Block C:
Upload your "On Turning 18" poem to our Google classroom if you did not yet submit a paper copy today.
Start studying your new vocabulary words. We'll review when we next meet.
Begin reading Room. Here's your reading schedule:
Due on Mon. 9/18: “Unlying” page 59-110
Due on Wed. 10/4 “Dying” page 113-174
Due on Thurs. 10/12: “After” page 177-280
Due on Wed. 10/18: “Living” page 283-361
Tuesday, September 5, 2017
Tuesday 9/5/17: Homework
Here's what's up for homework tonight:
Block E English 11:
Finish watching THIS video that we started in class. Then, fill out the front and the back of the worksheet we started and bring it with you to our next class.
Also, be sure to get your contact form signed and your supplies for class!
Block F HEN 11:
Use the notes and observations you made today on the photo you studied in class today to TELL the STORY of what is going on in the photo. Refer to the details in the photo, but feel free to use your imagination as well. You should try to fill a page.
Block A Creative Writing:
Ok, TONIGHT, please read "Why Write" by Paul Auster and complete a Reading Response (use the GOAT sheet for instructions) on your reading. We will EMULATE Auster's story when we next meet.
Block E English 11:
Finish watching THIS video that we started in class. Then, fill out the front and the back of the worksheet we started and bring it with you to our next class.
Also, be sure to get your contact form signed and your supplies for class!
Block F HEN 11:
Use the notes and observations you made today on the photo you studied in class today to TELL the STORY of what is going on in the photo. Refer to the details in the photo, but feel free to use your imagination as well. You should try to fill a page.
Block A Creative Writing:
Ok, TONIGHT, please read "Why Write" by Paul Auster and complete a Reading Response (use the GOAT sheet for instructions) on your reading. We will EMULATE Auster's story when we next meet.
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