Friday, August 29, 2008

Aug 29 - Crucible Act 1

Vocab Quiz
Bellringer - Character Motives
Crucible Act I
w/ character chart and questions

HW: working on diary project

Diary project first due date Sept 3.

Wednesday, August 27, 2008

Long Term Assignment - Crucible Diary

Crucible Diary Assignment Due Dates:
check directly after bell rings

Sept 3 - 1 Entry
Sept 5 - 2 Entries
Sept 8 - 3 Entries
Sept 10 - 4 Entries

Sept 12 - completed diary w/ revisions and cover page

Aug 27 - Crucible Exposition

vocab
bellringer -exposition
rd 1254-5
finish stations
character review powerpoint - take and keep notes for test
Rd Exposition pg 1258-1261
Introduct diary assignment

hw: study vocab for quiz Fri.

LONG TERM: Diary Assignment

Tuesday, August 26, 2008

Aug 25 - Intro to Crucible

vocab
intro to Crucible
two stations: flashpoint Salem Witch Trial simulation
Power point and authors purpose

HW: define vocab

Friday, August 22, 2008

Aug 22 - Metaphors

vocab quiz
bellringer - metaphors
"Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God"
in class worksheet

hw: write a 1 pg double spaced parody of Sinners

be sure to use emotion, specifically fear, and several metaphors!

Wednesday, August 20, 2008

Aug 20 - Author's Purpose

check vocab
McCain ad, author's purpose bell ringer
finish Columbus pg 50
read Virginia pg 70

HW: finish Plymouth Plantation pg 76
answer both for Columbus, Virginia, and Plymouth:

1. What is the autor's purpose?
2. How do you know?

Study vocab! Quiz FRIDAY!

Monday, August 18, 2008

Aug 18

effort check list
intro to vocab
Narrative Journeys


HW:

look up vocab words

Friday, August 15, 2008

Aug - 15 Native American Lit

In class:
diagnostic test
icebreaker
intro unit one - Earth On Turtle's Back, Navajo Origin Legend

HW - Essay prompt:

Nearly all civilizations have produced origin myths (like the two we read in class) to explain natural occurrences. Today we continue to seek explanations for the mysteries of nature, often turning to science and technology for answers.
· Why do you think human beings in all times and places seek explanations for events beyond human control?
· What do such explanations, scientific or mythical offer?
Write a 2-3 paragraph essay in which you present your views.

Monday, August 11, 2008

Aug 13 - First Day Intro

First Day of School

13 minute class to introduce you to this year in English!