9/17/18: Homework

Block G:
Read the "Cosco" essay for tomorrow's class meeting.

Block A:
Work on your vignette project and read and annotate the "Costco" essay.

Block B:
REad and annotate the excerpts from Encyclopedia of an Ordinary Life." Then, use the organizer to begin to plan your own version. See the chart on the back of the organizer to get started.

Block D:
Work on your vignette project and read and annotate the "Costco" essay.
Read and annotate the piece by Annie Dillard as well.

Friday 9.14.18: Homework

Block B:
Use the criteria on the handout I gave you today to revise and complete your vignette. You will upload it on Monday during class.

Block D:
Begin work on your vignette project. Use your neighborhood maps to draw inspiration, and refer to the mentor texts for guidance.

Block F:
Read your independent reading book for 30 minutes this weekend.

Homework 9.13.18

Block D and A:

Use the back of your yellow chart to complete the following task:

Block F:

Study for tomorrow's weekly check-in and finish writing your vignette. Upload your best draft to our google classroom (find the join code in your class syllabus).

Block G: 

Read your book club book. Remember that the first half of the book is due by 9/28, so pace yourself accordingly.

Welcome back!

Welcome to English class!
As we get organized to begin the year, please do the following:

1. Get yourself a composition book for class--no wire bound notebooks, just a plain old school composition book, please!
2. Join all of the things! Remind, Google classroom, Turnitin. Find the passwords and codes in your syllabus.
3. Get your contact form signed and turn it in to me ASAP
4. Read your new IR book every night, but don't forget to bring it to class with you every day!

All Classes! It's the HOME STRETCH!

Refer to your class calendar for upcoming due dates, exam dates, and final business for the course!

Wednesday 6.6.18: Homework

Block E:
Finish reading and annotating Chapter 7 for Thursday.
Study for the big vocabulary test next week!

Block F:
Finish reading and annotation to page 130 for Thursday. We'll finish Chapter 7 tomorrow.
Study for the big vocabulary test next week!

Block A:
Read Lianna's story, and begin to consider the "what if" question that the author may have used for a prompt. Bring your notes and ideas to class to discuss.
Remember, you will refine one of your writing responses to this week's story inspirations over the weekend, so start thinking about which one you'd like to revise.

Block B:
Read and annotate Chapter 6 for Friday.
Study for the big vocabulary test next week!

Friday 6.1.18: Homework

Block E:
Finish reading and annotating Chapter 6 in Gatsby.
Study for Monday's vocabulary quiz on words 81-85.

Block F:
Read and annotate Chapter 5 in Gatsby. 

Block A:
Read and annotate Faith's selection from Amy Krouse Rosenthal's book titled Textbook. 

Wednesday 5.30.18: Homework

Block A:
Read "Mermaid Fever" by Steven Milhauser. Mark up the text and be ready to discuss it tomorrow. I've attached a copy of it in Classroom as well!

Block B:
1. Read Chapters 3 & 4 in The Great Gatsby for Monday. Use the Reading Road Map to guide you as you read. Answer the questions on the pink sheet and annotate the text as well.
2. Study your new vocabulary words for next week's quiz (on Tuesday).

Block E:
Finish reading Chapter 5 in The Great Gatsby. Complete both sides of the worksheet (including the Scavenger Hunt).

Study your new vocabulary words for next week's quiz!

Tuesday 5.29.18: Homework

Block E:
Study your new vocabulary words.
Make a quizlet for ALL of the words and begin studying for the final test.

Block F:
Use the Reading Road Map to read Chapters 3&4 in Gatsby for Friday.
Study your new vocabulary words for Friday's quiz.

Friday 5/18/18: Homework

Block E:
Finish reading and annotating Chapter 3 in Gatsby. If you want to listen to the audio book, you can do so HERE.

Block F: 
Finish reading and annotating Gatsby to page 19.  If you want to listen to the audio book, you can do so HERE.

Block A:
Finish your 3 GENRES for the project. We'll begin the final phase of the project on Monday!

Block B:
Finish reading and annotating Gatsby to page 19.  If you want to listen to the audio book, you can do so HERE.

Wednesday 5.16.18: Homework

BLOCK B:
WORK ON YOUR COMPARATIVE ESSAY, DUE ON FRIDAY.
READ, ANNOTATE, AND RESPOND TO THE ARTICLE OF THE WEEK.

BLOCK C:
YOUR FILM ESSAY IS DUE BY 5PM TONIGHT.
WORK ON YOUR FINAL REFLECTION AND "STRANGER IN THE PHOTO" ESSAY DUE ON MONDAY 5/21.

BLOCK E:
REVIEW YOUR NOTES AND ANNOTATIONS. WE WILL BEGIN CHAPTER 3 ON THURSDAY.

BLOCK F:
WORK ON YOUR COMPARATIVE ESSAY DUE ON FRIDAY.

Thursday 5.10.18: Homework

Block C:
Study for tomorrow's vocabulary test!
Begin working on all of the things: Your film essay, your "Stranger in the Photo is Me" essay, and  your final reflection.

Block E:
Review your notes from what we've read in Chapter 2. There may  be a reading quiz tomorrow, so get ready!

Block F: 
Work on your comparative essay and study your new vocabulary for next week's quiz!

Thursday 5.3.18: Homework

Block F:
Bring your materials to class tomorrow for the in-class write on SiWr.

Block A:
One page choice piece due tomorrow. You may upload it to the Google classroom.

Block B:
Bring your materials to class on Monday for the in-class write on SiWr.

Block C:
If you were not in class today, it is your responsibility to procure a copy of the film The Glass Castle which we started today. 

Film responses on Captain Fantastic are due by 5pm on Friday 5/4.

Tuesday 5.1.18: Homework

Block E:
Study for tomorrow's vocabulary quiz. Finish reading/annotating/responding to the article of the week (on Fortnite).

Block F and B:
Study for Thursday's vocabulary quiz.
Read/annotate/respond to the Article of the Week.

Block A:
One page CHOICE piece due on Friday!

Monday 4/30/18: Homework

Block A:
Finish/revise your in-class "X"page response. We'll share tomorrow.

Block B:
Read and take notes on Chapters 17 and 18 in SiWR. We'll read the Epilogue in class tomorrow.
Study your vocabulary words and the Article of the Week--the quiz is on Thursday.

Block C:
Work on your film responses. The response for Captain Fantastic is due on Friday.
If you are presenting on Captain Fantastic, be ready to go on Wednesday! We have about 30 minutes of the film remaining. We'll start the film right at the bell, so arrive promptly, please!

Friday 4.27.18: Homework

Block B:
1. Read and take notes on Chapter 16.
2. Read/annotate and respond to the questions on the SAT practice page for Monday.

Block C:
 Work on your film response and film paper.

Block E:
1. Study your new vocabulary words and work on the Article of the Week, due on Wednesday. Vocab. quiz on Wednesday as well.

Block F:
1. Read and take notes on Chapters 17 &18 in SiWr
2. Study your new vocabulary words and work on the Article of the Week--due on Thursday. Vocabulary quiz on Thursday as well.

Thursday 4.26.18: Homework

Block E:
Finish your response to the pre-reading survey I gave you in class today. We'll discuss your responses tomorrow.

Block F:
1. Read and respond to the SAT prompt and questions for practice--due tomorrow.
2. Finish Chapter 16 in SiWR if you didn't already do so in class.
3. Start to study your new vocabulary words.

Tuesday 4.24.18: Homework

Block B:
Read and take notes on Chapter 13 in SiWR.

Block C:
Work on your film presentation and film responses. See calendar for due dates and the pink packet for assignment details.

Block E:
Study your notes from today for a quiz on the material on Thursday.

April 23, 2018: Homework

Welcome Back!
Block C:
Work on your film presentation. We'll resume Juno tomorrow.

Block E:
Study your notes from class today. We'll talk more about the 1920s tomorrow.

Block F:
Read and take notes on Chapter 13 in SiWR.

Wednesday 4.4.18: Homework

Block E:
Read, annotate, and respond to the article on March Madness for Friday.