SPRING SEMESTER ~ 2012
May 24: English 2600 ~ Unit 6 - Using Verbs Correctly ~ For frames
1194-1456, write the frame number and answer.
May 23: Something Wicked ~ Read Chapters 16 and 17 ~ Write in the 1st person
POV as either Jim or Will
May 22: Something Wicked ~ Read Chapters 13-15. Write bullet statements
of the key events and details for these three chapters.
May 18: Something Wicked ~ Read Chapters 10, 11, and 12 (pages 42 - 53)
and write a 7-sentence 1st person POV response for each chapter.
May 17: Something Wicked ~ Read Chapters 6, 7, and 8 ~ Be ready for a
quiz.
May 14: Read Chapters 1 and 2 of Something Wicked. Write a 10-sentence
response in the 1st person POV as either Jim or Will summarizing the specific
events in the chapter; also write bullet statements for the key events in the
second chapter.
May 11: Complete the three worksheets handed out in class to support the novel Something
Wicked This Way Comes.
May 9: Type an MLA-formatted five-paragraph essay in response to the themes
found in Dragonwings. Make sure to include three Concrete Details with
an S.O.E.V. in each Body Paragraph with a two-sentence Commentary Analysis for
each CD. Your Intro Paragraph should be 7 sentences; each Body Paragraph
should be 11 sentences; the Concluding Paragraph should be 5 sentences. Please
proofread your work out loud and edit for errors in spelling, grammar, flow,
and structure. :)
May 4: Vocabulary ~ Emotions' words - Lesson 6 ~ Write the vocab words 2x
each, the definition 1x each, write a sentence for each of the words, and
complete the two Exercises on a separate sheet of paper.
May 3: Dragonwings ~ Finish reading the book, pages 225 - 248. Next, in
the 1st person POV voice as Father, then, Moon Shadow, then Uncle Bright Star
write a 22-sentence response (for each character) in which you summarize the
events in the plot from their viewpoint. Incorporate two sentences from the
plot into your writing. Include both plot specifics, emotions, and characters'
thoughts and feelings.
Apr. 30: Dragonwings ~ Read pages 205 - 224. Next, in the 1st person
POV as Moon Shadow, write a paraphrase of the key events in the plot for this
reading selection. Select two significant quotes from this selection and write
them into your 1st person response. Proofread your work out loud and check for
grammar, spelling, and clarity! :)
Apr. 27: From the 1st person POV as Father, write a ten-sentence response
defending your dream to build an airplane--no matter what. Also write a
ten-sentence response admitting the selfishness of pursuing your dream to
build an airplane--no matter what.
Apr. 26: Dragonwings ~ Complete the 10-quote SOEV / CMA worksheets.
Please proofread your work and make sure that your analysis reflects on the
significance/relevance of the quote! :)
Apr. 25: Vocabulary - Earth Science words - Lesson 5 ~ Write the vocab words
2x each, the definition 1x each, and write a sentence with each of the 20
vocabulary words.
Apr. 23: Dragonwings ~ Read pages 156 - 200 and write as though you are
a newspaper reporter covering a news story. Include the specifics of the plot
as told from a 3rd person POV, focusing on making your "news event" writing
interesting and informative. You should write 4 paragraphs ~ for every 10
pages of writing, write one paragraph of 10+ sentences.
Apr. 20: Vocabulary Test on Lesson 4 words.
Apr. 19: Dragonwings ~ Read pages 145 - 155 and write in the 1st person
POV as Moon Shadow in relation to the plot. Write as though you are him,
writing out your thoughts and feelings about what is happening in his life.
How does he feel about things? What happens? What would he be thinking?
(Around 15+ sentences.)
Apr. 18: Vocabulary: On a separate sheet of paper, complete Exercises 1 and 2
for Lesson 4. Also write each of the 20 words 2x each.
Apr. 17: Dragonwings ~ Write annotated notes on Post Its for pages 134
- 144. Please place all annotations on a piece of binder paper before coming
to class. :)
Apr. 16: Dragonwings ~ Read Chapters 6 and 7 and take awesome
annotations of the specific details of the plot. Also include analysis
about conflicts the characters' confront, their motivations, and the
consequences that occur in their lives. Please place all of your annotations
in a chronological order on a piece of binder paper(s), ready to turn in at
the beginning of class. Also complete the S.O.E.V. Analysis worksheet in which
you will select and analyze your favorite quote from Chapter 6 and from
Chapter 7.
Apr. 5: Test on vocabulary words from Chapters 9-12 in Dragonwings (29
words) and 6 words from Chapters 1-8.
Apr. 4: Write complete sentence answers with details from the plot to support
the reading comprehension questions (1-5) in the packet for Chapters 1-5.
Please write 6 sentences for each of the five questions. :)
Apr. 3: Write a flashcard for the second set of vocabulary words (adversity -
writhe) from the glossary of Dragonwings. Write the word on side one of
the flashcard and the definition on side two.
Mar. 30: Test on vocabulary words from Chapters 1 - 8 in Dragonwings.
Practice with your flashcards!
Mar. 29: Find and write down respective quotes (with Source, Occasion, and
page number) to represent the personality, a conflict, a motivation, and a
consequence for Moon Shadow, Father, Uncle Bright Star, and Black Dog.
Mar. 28: Dragonwings ~ Read pages 62 - 75 and be ready for a quiz!
Mar. 27: Create flashcards (write the word on one side and write the
definition on the other side) for the 32 vocabulary words from Chapters 1-8 in Dragonwings.
Mar. 26: Dragonwings ~ Read pages 49-61 and find two significant
quotes; complete the S.O.E.V. Quote analysis worksheet handed out in class.
Your writing voices are awesome! I am proud of your excellent analyses! :)
Mar 23: Study for Spelling #11 Test: Abbreviate - Vengeance
Mar. 20: Dragonwings ~ Read pages 28 - 37 and continue taking
annotations.
Mar. 19: Dragonwings ~ Read pages 15-28 and take annotations of the key
details. Include characters' thoughts, motivations, conflicts, consequences,
and changes.
Mar. 16: Spelling Test #10: Study Practice - Tyranny AND Abbreviate -
Possibility
Mar. 13: Write out the key points in the article "Shifting Gears" about
teenage driving on pages 4 & 5 in the Oracle. Next, type an
MLA-formatted three-paragraph essay about the serious responsibilities that
come with the freedom of driving.
Mar. 9: Write sentences for each of the 20 spelling words: Calorie -
Possibility. Spelling test also on these words.
Mar. 8: In MLA format, type a 3-paragraph Persuasive essay to the prompt on
page 230 of your CAHSEE book. Please have 4 C.D.'s in your Body
Paragraph.
Mar. 7: In MLA format, type a 3-paragraph Response to Lit essay about the
qualities of a good leader. Refer to the prompt on page B246 in the CAHSEE workbook.
List four qualities as the CD's in your Body Paragraph.
Mar. 5: In MLA format, type a 4-paragrph Response to Lit essay in response to
the folktale "The Raven and His Young" by Leo Tolstoy in the CAHSEE book. Each
of your two Body Paragraphs needs 3 Concrete Detail quotes. Refer to the
prompt on page B246.
Mar. 2: Spelling test: Abbreviate - Persuade. Also a test on DOL sentences and
Capitalization
Feb. 28: In MLA format, type a 4-paragraph expository essay about what
students can do to protect the environment. Use the great notes from our class
discussion as your Topic Sentences and Concrete Details. Remember: Intro
Paragraph: 6 sentences; Body Paragraphs (2) : 8 sentences each; Concluding
Paragraph: 4 sentences. Proofread your writing and check for spelling,
grammar, and repetition. Create vivid images and strong statements in your
CMA's!
Feb. 27: On a separate sheet of paper, write complete sentence answers for
#1-6 (4 sentences each) and for #7 (a-f), write three sentences each from the
Dead Poet's Society worksheet. Also write out the cited lines of poetry on the
worksheet (#8-14) and write a five-sentence analysis for each of these quotes.
Use descriptive, vivid words in your responses! :)
Feb. 24: Write each of the words that you missed on the last two spelling
tests 10 times each; also write the DOL's 5 times each. Make sure you number
each of the sets and staple your work to the front of the spelling test.
Feb. 23: Proofread, edit, and revise your two paragraphs from yesterday (also
use the recommendations I suggested) and make sure that your verbs are in the
present tense. Also make sure that you have emotion words and modifiers in
your CMA. In editing your paragraphs, make sure that each sentence supports
the Power Paragraph format. Check that your TS and CS are supportive of one
another and that you transition between Paragraph 1 and 2. Quiz on the
specifics within the Power Paragraph Formula
Feb. 22: Select two separate characters from the movie Dead Poet's Society
and type two MLA formatted Power Paragraphs: one paragraph for each character.
The TS should include the character's name and a general statement about him.
CD1 should be about a conflict in this character's life; CD2 should be about
the resolution to this conflict; and CD3 should be about the consequences
(good or bad OR both) to the conflict/resolution. The CS should restate the
main idea of your TS with synonyms. Each paragraph should be 11 sentences and
follow the Power Paragraph formula.
Feb. 21: Write a simile or metaphor about yourself and use a clip art picture
or draw one which supports your "I am like" or "I am" statement. Use an
emotion word(s) and description word(s) to add strength to your simile or
metaphor. Type with a large, bold font and attach to an 8-1/2 x 11 or larger
piece of construction paper.
Feb. 17: 1) Paraphrase the poem "Barter" on page 323. 2) Cite the figurative
language and sound devices used in this poem. 3) Answer the questions 1 and 8
on page 328 regarding "Barter" by using complete sentence answers and citing
lines from the poem to support your answers. Spelling test on Abbreviate --
Particularly
Feb. 14: Type a 20-line poem about any topic of your choice. Please include at
least one example of: 1) Alliteration; 2) Metaphor; 3) Simile; 4)
Onomatopoeia; 5) Personification; 6) Rhyme. Select two of the figurative
language/sound devices stated above and write three lines using them. Also
state the name of each of these devices at the end of each line and number
your lines.
If you would like, you can read your poem to the class! :)
Example: The angry, ferocious thunder echoed against the massive,
purple clouds in the magesty of the morning's welcoming dawn. Poetic
Devices: Personification, Alliteration.
Feb.10: Spelling test: Audience - Optimistic. Also a test on Capitalization;
refer to the CAHSEE Punctuation Packet in the Grammar section of your binder.
Please also paraphrase the poem "The Rose." Use synonyms and vivid imagery in
your restatement of each line.
Feb. 9: In MLA format, type a Power Paragraph about the poem "Sympathy."
Select three C.D.'s (lines) from the poem and write a transition (S.E.V.) in
front of each CD. Also analyze each of these C.D.'s with a 2-sentence
Commentary Analysis. Your paragraph should be 11 sentences.
Feb. 8: Find a poem or song about love and print it out. Number the lines of
your song/poem and select four lines which you find important. Write a
transition/CD and CMA for each of these cited four lines of your song/poem.
You will have a total of 12 sentences (3 sentences for each of your 4
citations).
Feb. 6: In MLA format, type out two 11-sentence Power Paragraphs (with 3
Concrete Details) in response to the poem "George Gray." Paragraph 1: Cite
three different lines in which the narrator expresses his
regret/disappointment about his life. Paragraph 2: Cite three different lines
in which the narrator urges you, the reader, to make good choices that will
enable you to live a life of meaning and purpose.
Feb. 3: Spelling test (arrangement - obstacle) with 2 DOL sentences and a
capitalization test. Also know the format for a Business Letter. Bring in
binders.
Feb. 2: In preparation for the CAHSEE, type out a business letter to the
prompt written on the board. Be sure to proofread your work and follow the
format designated on the Business Letter Handout.
Feb. 1: Make corrections to the Capitalization Worksheet.
Jan. 31: Print out the lyrics to one of your favorite songs. Next, write a
Power Paragraph as follows: Sentence 1: List the title of the song, the
singer, and the theme. Sentence 2: Write out the words to one of the most
meaningful lines from the song. Sentences 3 & 4: Write an analysis of the
meaning to the words on this line. Sentence 5: Write down the words to another
meaningful line from your song. Sentences 6 & 7: Write an analysis of the
meaning to the words on this line. Also write two sentences each about 1) why
the song has meaning for you and 2) explain the theme/message.