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Research Paper Due Dates/Points:
Final Draft (100 points) & Works Cited (30 points) NOW due on WEDNESDAY 12-10
Thursday, December 4, 2008
Bell Ringer #37- grammar workbook pg. 119 exercise A #1-15; read Night section 5 pgs. 45-62 and answer questions 35-46 then read section 6 pgs. 63-80 and answer study guide questions 47-57.
Wednesday, December 3, 2008
Bell Ringer #36- grammar workbook pg. 116 ex.A; read Night section 4 pages 32-43 and answer questions 25-34; HW- complete handout on terms and freewriting 
Tuesday, December 2, 2008
Bell Ringer #35- grammar workbook pg.115 ex.A; check Night study guide questions #1-15; finish the video of the interview with the author; HW- read section 3 pgs.21-31 and answer study guide questions 16-24 (due tomorrow); work on the handout given in class today (due Thursday)
Monday, December 1, 2008
Rough Draft and outline are due today (tomorrow is the last day to turn these in for any credit); Anticipation Guide for Night and watch video pertaining to the novel; HW- finish reading the first 2 sections and answer the study guide questions for both parts; section 3 pages 21-31 and the questions are due on Wednesday; final draft of research paper (130 points) is due Monday, December 8th! Please make sure you continue to refer to the guidelines established.
Friday, November 21, 2008
Worked in computer lab today; Outline & Rough Draft are due Monday, December 1 (It's late on Tuesday and will not be accepted beyond that! NO EXCEPTIONS!) Please refer to specifications for the assignment on the original handout. HW- read chapters 1-2 of Night and answer the study guide questions for those chapters.
Thursday, November, 20, 2008
We went to the computer lab to work on the research paper (Rough Draft & Outline due Monday, December 1.  It's late on December 2 and WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED after that!! NO EXCEPTIONS!) Students were given copies of the novel Night and the study guide for it today. We will be reading this novel from now until the end of the nine weeks and it will be a major portion of the final exam.
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
Bell Ringer #34- grammar workbook pg. 113 ex. B; view and discuss Conclusions/Outlines/MLA Format presentations (all of these are available under "English II Documents" if you need to look at them again) and Model Student Paper textbook pgs. 1235-1240 (use to guide you for yours); HW- write your thesis statement and work on your outline!
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
Turn in 3 bibliography cards; Bell Ringer #33- grammar workbook pg. 113 ex. A; view and discuss Introductions/Thesis Statements presentations; HW- complete thesis statement handout
Monday, November 17, 2008
Work in computer lab on research paper; HW- 3 bib cards due tomorrow; rough draft can be turned in on Friday for extra credit
Friday, November 14, 2008
Turn in lesson 11 vocabulary on answer sheet to be graded as this week's quiz; work in library/lab on research assignment (3 bibliography cards will be due Tuesday because of yesterday's power outage)
Thursday, November 13, 2008
Turn in the two handouts on bibliography if you haven't already; work in the computer lab on your research paper (3 bibliography cards due Monday); HW- answer the lesson 11 vocabulary exercises A-D on the answer sheet given to you to be turned in tomorrow for a grade!
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
Bell Ringer #32- grammar workbook pg. 112 ex. B; discuss bibliography & source cards; discuss evaluating sources; HW- vocabulary lesson 11 exercises due on Friday to be graded; three bibliography cards on your research topic due Monday!
Tuesday, November 11, 2008
Short Story Test #2; Bell Ringer #31- grammar workbook pg. 112 ex. A #1-8; HW- complete worksheet on "Creating Bibliography Cards" (both sides)
Monday, November 10, 2008
Bell Ringer "Quiz" #21-30; Lesson 11 vocabulary (due Friday; graded as a quiz); United Streaming Video on Research; HW- complete the handout on "Developing a Bibliography" and study for the TEST on short stories
Friday, November 7, 2008
Lesson 10 Quiz (turn in exercises to be graded for extra credit); Bell Ringer #30- grammar workbook pg. 110 ex. B (Bell Ringer "Quiz" for #21-30 on Monday); TEST next Tuesday on "There Will Come Soft Rains" and two additional short stories
Thursday, November 6, 2008
Bell Ringer #29- grammar workbook pg. 109 ex. B; turn in constructed response paragraph on the writing prompt from pg.319; assign research paper topics and discuss assignment; HW-study for lesson 10 vocabulary quiz; Short Story TEST next Tuesday on "There Will Come Soft Rains" and two additional stories included to read and respond to
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
Bell Ringer #28- grammar workbook pg. 109 ex. A; check lesson 10 vocabulary exercises (Quiz Friday); read the article "Inside the Home of the Future" pgs. 317-318 of your text, then answer the writing prompt on pg. 319 in constructed response format.  This should be written in pen, double-spaced, & on loose leaf to be turned in.
Monday, November 3, 2008
Read "There Will Come Soft Rains" pgs.306-313 and answer questions 1-3,5-8 & 10 in complete sentences on loose leaf and turn them in; lesson 10 vocabulary exercises A-D are due Wednesday (Quiz Friday); HW- complete graphic organizer on Chronological Order for "There Will Come Soft Rains"
Friday, October 31, 2008
Lesson 9 vocabulary quiz; Journal #5-Technology (see documents); turn in yesterday's assignment from pages 282-287; complete the vocabulary handout for "There Will Come Soft Rains" 
Thursday, October 30, 2008
Bell Ringer #27- grammar workbook pg.80ex.A#1-8; discuss answers to lesson 9 vocabulary exercises (Quiz tomorrow); read literature book pgs.282-287, complete "Note Taking" worksheet, and answer the following questions: p.283#1-2,1-2; p.285#1-5; pg.286#1-3; and pg.287#1-4; HW finish all of the above and study lesson 9 vocabulary words for the quiz
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Short Story Test; turn in lesson 9 vocabulary 
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
Bell Ringer #26-grammar workbook pg.79 #1-10; check worksheet on "The Interlopers" and discuss all of the stories that will be on the TEST (tomorrow); HW- complete lesson 9 vocabulary exercises A-D; study for the short story test
Monday, October 27, 2008
Short Story Test this WEDNESDAY on "The Bass, the River, and Sheila Mant" pg.27, "The Possibility of Evil" pg. 188, "Harrison Bergeron" pg.34, "Lamb to the Slaughter" (handout), and "The Interlopers" pg.396. Review any vocabulary given and the plot for each story.
Bell Ringer #25- grammar workbook pg.74 ex. B #1-10; review lesson 9 vocabulary (exercises due Wednesday; Quiz Friday); discuss Conflict PPT and read "The Interlopers" pgs.396-402; HW- finish reading if you didn't get to in class and complete the handout, front and back, on the story
Friday, October 24, 2008
PLAN Test
4th,5th, &7th--turn in study guide and plot diagram for "Lamb..." today and make up any missing quizzes or classwork
Thursday, October 23, 2008
Bell Ringer #24- Grammar Workbook pg. 74 #1-10; discuss the irony in "Lamb to the Slaughter", answer study guide questions 1-15 and complete the plot graphic organizer0
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
Bell Ringer #23- Grammar Workbook pg.73 #1-10; discuss "Ironic" song lyrics and share examples; HW- read "Lamb to the Slaughter" (handout) and label the three types of irony in the story
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
Bell Ringer #22- Grammar Workbook pg.72 ex. A; turn in Journal #4; Irony vs. Coincidence ppt-- discuss the definitions & differences then identify examples in song "Ironic"; HW- provide an example of each of the three types of irony (situational, verbal, dramatic). Use an example that has not already been discussed.
Monday, October 20, 2008
Bell Ringer #21- Grammar workbook pg.71 ex. A&B; Journal #4- What if everyone were the same?
Journal #4: What would the world be like if everyone were the same� average in intelligence, talents, appearance, and strength� and no one was �better� than anyone else? How would people feel and act?  Would anyone be happy or satisfied? 
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Friday, October 17, 2008
Quiz on Lesson 8 Vocabulary; finish preparing the answer document for the PLAN
Thursday, October 16, 2008
Turn in Bell Ringers #11-20; Turn in handout (vocabulary/questions) on "Harrison Bergeron"; check lesson 8 vocabulary exercises A-D (Quiz Tomorrow); finish coding the answer documents for the PLAN; HW- study lesson 8 words!
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
Finish constructed response graphic organizer; turn in lesson 8 vocabulary; begin coding the PLAN test answer document; HW- read the short story "Harrison Bergeron" pgs. 34-40 and complete the vocabulary/literary analysis handouts
Tuesday, October 14, 2008
Bell Ringer #20- grammar workbook pg. 70 ex. A&B; discuss Mind Map graphic organizers; discuss constructed response format using questions 8,9,&10 pg. 199 of the text and graphic organizers; HW- lesson 8 vocabulary exercises due tomorrow (Quiz Friday)
Monday, October 13, 2008
Bell Ringer #19- grammar workbook pg. 90 exercise A; review lesson 8 vocabulary list (exercises due Wednesday; QUIZ Friday); discuss "Possibility of Evil" and complete Mind Map Graphic Organizer on a Villain of your choice (see English II Documents for explanation and questions)
 Villains Mind Map Assignment:
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o       Is this person evil by nature or has something happened to turn him or her to criminal activity? <o:p></o:p>
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o       Do you feel any sympathy or understanding for this person? Why or Why not? <o:p></o:p>
o       Complete the mind map using mostly pictures to characterize the villain you�ve chosen.  Respond to the questions in complete sentences on the back of your graphic. 
Use your mind map to depict symbols and key words that show what the villain values or thinks about.
 
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5th Exam
1st, 4th, & 7th- graphic organizer, vocabulary and questions for "The Possibility of Evil" p. 188
Wednesday, October 8, 2008
4th Exam
1st & 7th- short story packet
5th- graphic organizer, vocabulary and questions for "The Possibility of Evil" p. 188
Tuesday, October 7, 2008
1st Exam
4th & 5th- complete short story packet
7th- grammar workbook pg. 89 exercise A&B; Journal #3- Appearances (Turn both in at the end of class!)
Monday, October 6, 2008
7th hour exam
1st, 4th, & 5th: Complete grammar workbook pg. 89 exercise A&B; write Journal #3- Appearances (see documents for full explanation).  Both assignments are due at the end of class today!
Thursday, October 2, 2008
1st Period follow Wednesday's agenda.
Bell Ringer #18- grammar workbook pg. 88 exercises A&B; groups complete "Mystery Clues" and share results with the class
Wednesday, October 1, 2008
1st period will complete Tuesday's agenda!
Bell Ringer #17- grammar workbook pg. 87 ex. B; check lesson 7 vocabulary; groups finish arranging clues and glue them in order then complete the graphic organizer
Tuesday, September 30, 2008
Bell Ringer #16- grammar workbook pg. 87 ex. A; check plot diagram and questions 1-13 for "The Bass..."; work in groups on "Mystery Clues"; HW- finish lesson 7 vocabulary exercises A-D
Monday, September 29, 2008
Bell Ringer #15- grammar workbook p. 86 ex. A&B; discuss what makes a good short story; finish reading "The Bass, The River, and Sheila Mant" pg. 27-31 and answer questions 1-13 (in the margins of the story) then complete the Short Story Plot Diagram; HW- finish all of the above if you didn't do so in class, lesson 7 vocabulary exercises A-D are due on Wednesday (no quiz on Friday, the questions for Lesson 7 will be on the exam).  
7th Hour- Bell Ringer #14- grammar workbook pg. 85; Lesson 6 quiz; afterwards, read "The Bass...", answer questions 1-13 and complete the plot diagram; HW- finish anything you didn't get to in class, Lesson 7 vocabulary exercises A-D are due on Wednesday (no quiz on Friday, the questions for Lesson 7 will be on the exam).  
Friday, September 26, 2008
Lesson 6 Vocabulary Quiz; read "The Bass, The River, and Sheila Mant" and answer questions 1-13 in the margin; HW- finish the short story questions 
7th Period: Poetry Test; complete note-taking worksheet; HW- study lesson 6 vocabulary words b/c the quiz will be Monday
Thursday, September 25, 2008
Check short story definitions; extra time given for Note Taking worksheet (due tomorrow); 1st, 4th, & 5th took Poetry #2 Test; HW- study for lesson 6 vocabulary quiz  7th- complete Wednesday's agenda, Poetry Test on Friday, Vocabulary Quiz for Lesson 6 on Monday
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
Bell Ringer #14- Sentence/Fragments grammar workbook pg. 85 #1-10; check lesson 6 vocabulary exercises; review Ballads; HW- study for poetry test #2 and complete the Note Taking handout using pages 24-26 of your book
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
Bell Ringer#13- SAT daily question; define terms related to short stories using your text; HW- finish defining terms and complete lesson 6 vocabulary exercises A-D
Monday, September 22, 2008
Poetry Project due today; complete the GEE in-class essay assignment; HW- lesson 6 exercises A-D due Wednesday (Quiz Friday); TEST#2 on Poetry will be Thursday!
Friday, September 19, 2008
Lesson 5 vocabulary quiz; complete two worksheets on Ballads (due Monday); POETRY PROJECT due MONDAY!!! 
Thursday, September 18, 2008
Final day to work in computer lab on project (due Monday); HW-study for lesson 5 vocabulary quiz
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
Bell Ringer #12- SAT passage questions 1-10; check lesson 5 vocabulary (Quiz Friday); discuss poetry form: ballads and complete the chart and questions for "Lord Randall," "Ballad," and "Midwinter Blues" for HOMEWORK! Poetry Anthology due MONDAY!!!
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
Final work day in the library for the poetry project (due Monday); HW- lesson 5 vocabulary exercises due tomorrow (Quiz Friday)
Monday, September 15, 2008
Library work day for poetry project due next Monday; HW- lesson 5 vocabulary exercises due Wednesday, Quiz Friday
Friday, September 12, 2008
Vocabulary Lesson 4 Quiz; complete the Sonnet Worksheet "Quiz" and turn it in to be graded; the poetry project is due Monday, September 22--keep working on it!!
Thursday, September 11, 2008
Return signed letter regarding textbook; Bell Ringer #11- Sonnet Chart; check all assigned work given on sonnets; discuss "Sonnet 18" & "Sonnet XXX"; Homework- STUDY for the Lesson 4 Vocabulary Quiz
Wednesday, September 10, 2008
Lesson 4 Vocabulary Exercises due today(quiz Friday); we worked on the Poetry Anthology Assignment in the computer lab today (due Monday, September 22); HW- complete all work on Sonnets (due tomorrow) and get the Textbook Letter signed for homework points.
Tuesday, September 9, 2008
Poetry Anthology Assigned (see English II documents for handout) -due Monday, September 22; we worked in the library today and will go to the computer lab tomorrow; Lesson 4 vocabulary exercises A-D due tomorrow; copies of Sonnets 18 and XXX were provided today, all worksheets given on sonnets due Thursday
Monday, September 8, 2008
Check Bell Ringers #1-10; work on Sonnets handouts; Lesson 4 vocabulary exercises due Wednesday, Quiz Friday
Friday, August 29, 2008
Lesson 3 Vocabulary Quiz; Bell Ringer #10- SAT sentence corrections; begin discussing Sonnets and complete the handout labeled "Practice Worksheet B" for homework
Thursday, August 28, 2008
1st and 4th take Poetry Test; 5th and 7th read three poems and complete the handouts for homework; ALL classes need to study for tomorrow's lesson 3 vocabulary quiz
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
All classes- check lesson 3 vocabulary exercises, quiz Friday; 5th and 6th took Poetry Test; 1st- read and respond to three new poems by completing the chart and questions provided; 4th-reviewed poems for test (tomorrow) 
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
Define the following terms: repetition, enjambment, & end-stop lines; review and discuss all 9 poems that will be included on the poetry test (5th & 7th will take the test on Wednesday; 1st & 4th will take it Thursday); HOMEWORK- complete lesson 3 vocabulary exercises A-D due tomorrow, quiz Friday!
Monday, August 25, 2008
Bell Ringer #9- SAT question; finish any work on poetry to prepare for TEST on Wednesday; HOMEWORK- lesson 3 vocabulary exercises A-D are due Wednesday!
Friday, August 22, 2008
Bell Ringer #8- ACT practice questions; Lesson 2 vocabulary quiz; discuss three poems ("Possibility", "Variation", & "blessing of the boats") Finish Literary Analysis Chart and Question Support for these for homework!
Thursday, August 21, 2008
Bell Ringer #7- SAT question; Journal #2- Possibility; finish poetry analysis handouts on "Fish", "Sloth", and "Sparrow"; HOMEWORK- study for vocabulary quiz on lesson 2
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
Bell Ringer #6- Assessment Practice; check lesson 2 vocabulary exercises A-D (QUIZ Friday);complete Question Support for three poems and imagery chart (due tomorrow)
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
Bell Ringer #5- Assessment practice; discuss three poems assigned, "The Fish," "The Sloth," and "Christmas Sparrow." HOMEWORK- complete the chart on IMAGERY and Lesson 2 vocabulary exercises A-D (due tomorrow)
Monday, August 18, 2008
Bell Ringer #4- SAT question of the day; review vocabulary quiz; discuss three poems and assign three additional poems: "The Fish," "The Sloth," and "The Christmas Sparrow."  HOMEWORK- analyze the three poems by answering the questions in the margins and the Assessment Practice questions on the back (due tomorrow); complete lesson 2 vocabulary exercises A-D (due Wednesday, Quiz Friday).
Friday, August 15, 2008
Lesson 1 Quiz; Bell Ringer #3- Alliteration; introduce poetry unit and discuss the three poems read for homework
Thursday, August 14, 2008
Bell Ringer #2- Affect/Effect; check vocabulary lesson 1 exercises C&D, test tomorrow; check poetry definitions for completion; turn in Journal #1 (read outloud for extra credit); view optical illusions ppt and discuss; HOMEWORK- read the three poems and respond to the questions in the margins and STUDY for the Lesson 1 vocabulary test!!!
Wednesday, August 13, 2008
Bell Ringer #1- Accept/Except; finish defining poetry terms in your notes; check lesson 1 exercises A&B, complete C&D for homework; Journal #1- Appearance vs. Reality (Discuss a time when things were not what they appeared to be. Follow MLA format.) 
Tuesday, August 12, 2008
Define poetry terms (see handout on English II Documents); Lesson 1 vocabulary-- complete exercises A&B, due tomorrow
Monday, August 11, 2008
Turn in signed slip (5 points); Take notes on Unit I Appearance vs. Reality; Complete "Personality Profile" questions and turn in (10 points); 4th hour- complete lesson 1 vocabulary exercise A for homework. 
Friday, August 8, 2008
First Day Overview; HOMEWORK- returned signed portion of Course Information Sheet and procure all necessary school supplies

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