Friday, March 13, 2020

Thur/Fri March 12/13

NOTE: 

Google Classroom --Sign up.

We will start using Google Classroom after Spring Break.

There's a chance schools will be closed more this year, and if that happens, some of your work will be given remotely through Google Classroom.

1st period Google Classroom access code: v2zlh44

2nd period Google Classroom access code: ichk24r

4th period Google Classroom access code: ziobkxdu

6th period Google Classroom access code: 4y65d3r

7th period Google Classroom access code: uz3eqr3

8th period Google Classroom access code: pgi3zks

HOMEWORK:

1. Finish A Lesson Before Dying. Test Thur/Frid after we return from Spring Break

2. Review vocabulary. Test Tue/Wed after we get back.

CLASSWORK:

1. Write a vocabulary story with a partner (or not) using 6 of the words from chapter 17 AND 2 other words from another chapter (16, 15, 14, 13)

2. Read the last two chapters of A Lesson Before Dying. Finish the book over spring break if you are behind.

RESOURCES:

Advancing Vocabulary Quizlet decks

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Goog
Vocab 17
Quiz over 17 Monday

Read Jefferson's Journal, ch 29
Play Kahoot, Lesson Before Dying

Wednesday, March 11, 2020

Wednesday, March 4, 2020

Wed/Thur, March 4/5

Vocabulary, Chapter 16
Write a creative story (1/2 page, 10 points) using 6 words from chapters 15 and 16 (try for 3 from each, but not required). Be sure to provide adequate context to understand meaning of all words. Underline words.
Quiz over Vocabulary Chapter 16 will be Monday
Independent Reading
A Lesson Before Dying, chapters 26, 27
Audiobook, A Lesson Before Dying

BOOK REPORT due April 21st/22nd

Monday, March 2, 2020

Monday, March 2

Vocabulary, Chapter 16
Quiz over Vocabulary Chapter 16 will be Monday
Independent Reading
   Journal: What is the primary conflict in the book?
     Man v. Man; Man v. Society; Man v. Nature; etc.
Read  A Lesson Before Dying, chapters 24, 25, 26
Audiobook, A Lesson Before Dying

BOOK REPORT due April 21st/22nd

Thursday, February 27, 2020

Vocabulary, Chapter 15
Play Pictionary with words
Quiz over Vocabulary, Chapter 15
Independent Reading
   Share book with someone
Read  A Lesson Before Dying, chapters 21, 22, 23
Audiobook, A Lesson Before Dying

Thursday, February 20, 2020

2/20/20

HOMEWORK:

CLASSWORK:
Finish vocab and review
Independent Reading
Journal: What do you like/dislike about the main character?
Read Lesson Before Dying, chapters 18, 19, 20

A Lesson Before Dying, Audiobook, 
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A Lesson Before Dying, Audiobook, A Lesson Before Dying, Audiobook, 
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Thursday, February 13, 2020

Thur/Fri, Feb 13/14

HOMEWORK: READ chapters 9, 10 of  A Lesson Before Dying
BRING INDEPENDENT READING BOOK NEXT TIME

CLASSWORK:
1. Finish VOCAB EXERCISES, Chapter 14
All exercises due at the beginning of the period Monday, Feb 17 (10 pts.)
          Any late exercises 1/2 credit (5 pts.) Last semester students took advantage of leniency
2. Chapter 14--flashcards to review
3. Independent Reading--15 min
4. Watch movie A Lesson Before Dying. You may read during the movie
*IF YOU HAVEN'T DONE SO ALREADY, TURN IN Theme for English B
Submit to Turnitin.com
4th period Class ID: 22347433
6th period Class ID: 23738109
7th period Class ID: 22348055
Enrollment Key: "saxons"

Tuesday, February 11, 2020

Feb 11

HOMEWORK: READ chapters 9, 10 of  A Lesson Before Dying
BRING INDEPENDENT READING BOOK NEXT TIME

CLASSWORK:
1. VOCAB EXERCISES, Chapter 14
All exercises due at the beginning of the period Monday, Feb 17 (10 pts.)
          Any late exercises 1/2 credit (5 pts.) Last semester students took advantage of leniency
2. Chapter 14--flashcards to review
3. Independent Reading--15 min
4. Watch movie A Lesson Before Dying. You may read during the movie
*IF YOU HAVEN'T DONE SO ALREADY, TURN IN Theme for English B
Submit to Turnitin.com
4th period Class ID: 22347433
6th period Class ID: 23738109
7th period Class ID: 22348055
Enrollment Key: "saxons"

Monday, February 10, 2020

Monday, 2/10/20 Hey, 2x10=20. Cool, huh?

HOMEWORK: READ chapters 7, 8 of  A Lesson Before Dying
BRING INDEPENDENT READING BOOK NEXT TIME

CLASSWORK:
1. VOCAB EXERCISES DUE
All exercises due at the beginning of the period Monday, Feb 10 (10 pts.)
          Any late exercises 1/2 credit (5 pts.) Last semester students took advantage of leniency
2. TEST: Vocabulary, chapter 13
    Chapter 13 words--flashcards to review

3. Read chapter 6 of A Lesson Before Dying CHAPTERS 7, 8 are homework

IF YOU HAVEN'T DONE SO ALREADY, TURN IN Theme for English B
Submit to Turnitin.com
4th period Class ID: 22347433
6th period Class ID: 23738109
7th period Class ID: 22348055
Enrollment Key: "saxons"


Thursday, February 6, 2020

Thur/Fri

HOMEWORK: Review vocabulary  Chapter 13 words

CLASSWORK:
1. Advancing Vocabulary, chapter 13
    Chapter 13 words--flashcards to review
     Finish exercises.
     All exercises due at the beginning of the period Monday, Feb 10 (10 pts.)
          Any late exercises 1/2 credit (5 pts.) Last semester students took advantage of leniency
     Test over all ten words Monday, Feb. 10. (10 pts.)
2. Independent Reading 15 minutes
3. Finish Theme for English B, if not yet finished
Submit to Turnitin.com
4th period Class ID: 22347433
6th period Class ID: 23738109
7th period Class ID: 22348055
Enrollment Key: "saxons"

4. Read chapter 5 of A Lesson Before Dying CHAPTERS 6, 7, 8 Monday
5. Watch movie of A Lesson Before Dying

Wednesday, February 5, 2020

Tue/Wed, Feb 4/5

HOMEWORK: None this time
HOMEWORK over the weekend: Read chapters 7, 8 of A Lesson Before Dying
Reading check Monday

CLASSWORK:
1. Advancing Vocabulary, chapter 13
    Chapter 13 words--flashcards to review
     Next time we will finish exercises.
     All exercises due at the beginning of the period Monday, Feb 10 (10 pts.)
          Any late exercises 1/2 credit (5 pts.) Last semester students took advantage of leniency
     Test over all ten words Monday, Feb. 10.
2. Read chapters 4, 5 of A Lesson Before Dying
3. Watch movie of A Lesson Before Dying

NEXT TIME: Finish Theme for English B
Submit to Turnitin.com
4th period Class ID: 22347433
6th period Class ID: 23738109l4th period Class ID: 22348055
Enrollment Key (password: "saxons"

Watch movie of A Lesson Before Dying

Thursday, January 30, 2020

THUR/FRI

HOMEWORK: 

1. Finish your own Theme for English B

We will submit essays Monday, if you have not already done so
2. Optional: Start reading your Independent Reading book

CLASSWORK:
1. Literary terms test
2. Book talks in library
       Check out Independent Reading book
       Check out A Lesson Before Dying
4. Watch movie of A Lesson Before Dying


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Last time:

Literary Terms flash cards

Theme for English B

Go home and write
      a page tonight.
      And let that page come out of you—
      Then, it will be true.

ASSIGNMENT: Write your own Theme for English B

If you're having a hard time thinking of what to write, you could:
  • Tell me about your interests and hobbies and what you like to do in general
  • Tell me about your heritage or life circumstances and how they have made you who you are
  • Explain your philosophy of life--what you value
  • Discuss challenges you've faced
  • Talk about the ways that you learn best--maybe you like projects, maybe you like working in groups, maybe you like writing . . .
  • Tell me who you are--what makes you, well . . . YOU
  • BE SURE THAT WHAT YOU WRITE HELPS ME UNDERSTAND YOU AS A STUDENT

Friday, January 24, 2020

Write your own Theme for English B



Literary Terms flash cards

Theme for English B

Go home and write
      a page tonight.
      And let that page come out of you—
      Then, it will be true.

ASSIGNMENT: Write your own Theme for English B

If you're having a hard time thinking of what to write, you could:
  • Tell me about your interests and hobbies and what you like to do in general
  • Tell me about your heritage or life circumstances and how they have made you who you are
  • Explain your philosophy of life--what you value
  • Discuss challenges you've faced
  • Talk about the ways that you learn best--maybe you like projects, maybe you like working in groups, maybe you like writing . . .
  • Tell me who you are--what makes you, well . . . YOU



Monday, January 6, 2020

January 6, 2020



FINAL EXAM:

  •    CATCHER IN THE RYE
  •    VOCABULARY, 7-10

        Vocabulary, chapter 7
        Vocabulary, chapter 8
        Vocabulary, chapter 9        Vocabulary, chapter 10

        Vocabulary, chapter 11
   
LET'S BE HONEST. SOME OF YOU GUYS ARE  W A Y  BEHIND.  SPARKNOTES HAS A VIDEO SUMMARY OF THE ENTIRE BOOK.  WATCH IT!!
Catcher in the Rye Video Summary from Sparknotes 

Catcher in the Rye Audiobook
Catcher in the Rye PDF   (if you forget your book, just read the PDF)

REMEMBER, YOU WILL BE RECEIVING POINTS FOR:
25 CATCHER IN THE RYE QUOTES (25 POINTS)
THINGS HOLDEN HATES, LOVES, FINDS DEPRESSING (25 POINTS)

Read Catch Her in the Oatmeal for fun

 CATCHER IN THE RYE journal writing:


Journal (10 points): 
First, read: The Epidemic of Anxiety Among Today's Students 
Answer: What are some of the causes of anxiety for teenagers today? Discuss three (or more) causes. Use complete sentences. These causes may be the ones mentioned in The Epidemic of Anxiety Among Today's Students or ideas of your own. 
Give a specific example of someone you know (perhaps you) who experiences anxiety and discuss how bad this problem is, in your opinion.
Discuss how debilitating the anxiety is. 
("Debilitating" means "to make weak in a way that holds you back")

Optional: Discuss what you think can be done about this problem Write 8 minutes, at least 1/2 page

Holden is overcome with anxiety and depression and has a very difficult time functioning in society.

But Holden isn't the only one who experiences debilitating anxiety and depression
The Epidemic of Anxiety Among Today's Students 
Journal: In your opinion, what causes anxiety in young adults (you, your friends, etc.) and how bad is this problem? Write 8 minutes, at least 1/2 page