Nov. 2/3
Classwork:
"Pursuit of Happyness"-movie
Paradox of the American Dream-Observations
Homework:
Essay due by 2:30 today!
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Oct. 31/Nov. 1
Classwork:
You will need to have a hard copy of your essay to complete the Peer Review activity today!
Peer Review
Homework:
Make necessary revisions and save to Sharepoint, Print final, and turn in with completed Peer Review packet and marked rough draft.
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Oct. 28
Classwork:
Finish revision of body paragraphs and draft concluding paragraph
Type, Upload to Sharepoint, and Print
Homework:
None
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Oct. 25/26
Classwork:
Revise Body Paragraphs for "Is America a Land of Opportunity?" paper.
Homework:
None
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Oct. 21/24
Classwork:
Quiz-Of Mice and Men- 4-6
Movie-OMaM
About-Point-React due for all chapters!
Homework:
"Loneliness" Discussion Board-deadline 2:30 pm Monday, Oct. 24
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Oct. 19/20
Classwork:
Read Of Mice and Men-Chapters 5 +6
About-Point-React Chapters 5 + 6
Homework:
Complete A-P-R for Chapters 5 and 6--I will collect Chapters 3/4 and 5/6 after the quiz on Friday (B day) and Monday (A day).
Post to the Discussion Board for "Loneliness" by Monday, Oct. 24
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Oct. 17/18
Classwork:
Of Mice and Men-Quiz Chapters 1-3
Movie- OMaM 1-3
Homework:
Read Chapter 4 in OMaM
Complete About-Point-React for Chapter 4
Post to the Discussion Board for Of Mice and Men: Loneliness (Deadline Mon. 10/24)
NOTE: The "responsibility" discussion board is due today by 2 pm.
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Oct. 13/14
Classwork:
Essay Revision- Introduction
TREE formula
Guide to Success
Of Mice and Men-check About-Point-React Chapters 1 + Chapter 2
Begin reading Chapter 3--Reading Guide for Chapter 3 and About-Point-React
Homework:
1. Post to the discussion board by 2 pm on Friday, Oct. 14
2. Read Chapter 3 in OMaM--complete About-Point-React
3. Quiz Monday, 10/17 (B day), Tuesday, 10/18 (A day) on Chapters 1-3
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Oct. 12
PSAT Testing 7:25-10:35
Classwork:
Game time
Homework:
1. Read Chapter 2--Complete About-Point-React Chapter 2 and Reading Guide for Chapter 2
2. Post to the Discussion Board for "Of Mice and Men -Responsibility" by Friday, Oct. 14 at 2 pm.
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Oct. 10/11
Classwork:
Essay Revision--The Thesis
Of Mice and Men--About-Point-React Chapter 1
Reading Guide
Homework:
1. Read Chapter 2--Complete About-Point-React Chapter 2 and Reading Guide for Chapter 2
2. Post to the Discussion Board for "Of Mice and Men -Responsibility" by Friday, Oct. 14 at 2 pm.
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Oct. 6/7
Classwork:
Anticipation Guide
Read Chapter 1- Of Mice and Men
About-Point-React Chapter 1 & 2
Reading Guide
Homework:
None!
Be on the lookout for the next Discussion Board question. It will be posted by Monday morning and your response will be due by Friday, Oct. 14 at 2 pm.
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Oct. 5
Classwork:
Finish draft of "My America" poem
Type and Upload to Sharepoint English 11 portfolio
Homework:
None
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Oct. 4 (Early Release today!)
Classwork:
Received Progress Report for English 11
Type and upload "My America" poem to Sharepoint.
Homework:
None!
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Oct. 3
Classwork:
Finish American Dream--Quilt Square
Draft "My America" Poem
Homework:
Revise "My America" poem
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Sept. 30
Classwork:
Review "Dream Deferred"
Quiz on American Dream, paradox, symbolism, and "Dream Deferred"
American Dream--Quilt Square
"My America" Poem
Homework:
Finish "My America" poem
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Sept. 29
Classwork:
Review "Dream Deferred"
Quiz on American Dream, paradox, symbolism, and "Dream Deferred"
American Dream--Quilt Square
Homework:
None
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Sept. 28
Classwork:
(1A only) -Symbolism (Concrete/Abstract)-- ppt--Quick notes
1A + 3A --Create your American Dream--Quilt Square
Homework:
Quiz on Thurs. (B day) and Fri (A day). Quiz will include tenants of the American Dream, the paradox, symbolism, and memorization of "Dream Deferred." Remember, you can recite "Dream Deferred" in front of the class for bonus points. Review your notes!
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Sept. 26/27
Classwork:
-Finish A Raisin in the Sun--some classes have only a few minutes left while 1A has approx. 45 min. Viewer Response: Complete the writing assignment on the back of the viewing guide for ARiTS. Your paragraph should be well organized and include specific details from the play and textual evidence from the poem "Dream Deferred."
-Symbolism (Concrete/Abstract)-- ppt--Quick notes
(3A only) Create your American Dream--Quilt Square
Homework:
Have you memorized "Dream Deferred" yet? Quiz on Thurs. (B day) and Fri (A day). Quiz will also include tenants of the American Dream, the paradox, and symbolism. Review your notes! :) No discussion board this week.
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Sept. 22/23
Classwork
(1A only): "Dream Deferred"--PowerPoint
All classes:
Finish A Raisin in the Sun movie presentation--Track examples of the 3 tenants of the American Dream: Opportunity, Individuality, Beauty and examples that demonstrate the Paradox of the American Dream.
Essential Question: (to be completed after viewing the movie)
How does the poem “Dream Deferred” relate to the Younger family's desire to achieve the American Dream? Use textual evidence from the poem and specific examples from the film to support your answer.
Homework:
Memorize "Dream Deferred" for Sept. 29 (B), Sept. 30 (A). Quiz on American Dream tenants (the 3 "tys"), paradox of the dream, and "Dream Deferred."
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Sept. 21 Back-to-School Night
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Sept. 20/21
Classwork
Review the 3 "tys" of the American Dream and paradox
"Dream Deferred"--PowerPoint
Copy of "Dream Deferred"--commit to memory!
A Raisin in the Sun movie presentation--Track examples of the 3 tenants of the American Dream: Opportunity, Individuality, Beauty and examples that demonstrate the Paradox of the American Dream.
Essential Question: (to be completed after viewing the movie)
How does the poem “Dream Deferred” relate to the Younger family's desire to achieve the American Dream? Use textual evidence from the poem and specific examples from the film to support your answer.
Homework:
Memorize "Dream Deferred" by Sept. 29 (B day) and Sept. 30 (A day). You will have to fill in the blank for the poem and you may recite in front of the class for bonus points.
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Sept. 16/19
Classwork
Journey to the American Dream
Paradox of the Dream-PPT notes page
Paradox Practice worksheet
Homework:
-Review the notes on the American Dream and Paradox-Be able to identify and explain the 3 "tys" of the American Dream.
-Bring your Composition Book next class for your journal.
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Sept. 14/15
Classwork
Edit rough draft of Writing Pre-Assessment
Type final draft and upload to new English 11 folder on Sharepoint
Print final copy and turn in with t.he rubric
Homework:
Post to your class' discussion board 1A, 3A, 2B, 3B with a relevant, detailed response to the question "What do you value most about living in America?" All responses due by Friday 9/16 at 2:30 pm.
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Sept. 12/13
Classwork
Writing Pre-Assessment
Plan and compose a rough draft. Once you have finished your hand-written draft, type and upload to new English 11 folder on Sharepoint.
Homework:
Post to your class' discussion board 1A, 3A, 2B, 3B with a relevant, detailed response to the question "What do you value most about living in America?" All responses due by Friday 9/16 at 2:30 pm.
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Sept. 8/9
Classwork
Return signed Class Expectations document.
Documentary Video-"Nine Innings from Ground Zero"--What does it mean to be an American?
Homework:
1. Finish "Nine Innings from Ground Zero" paragraph on the back side of the viewing guide. I will collect it next class.
2. Sign up for email/text alerts--Be sure to sign up for the right day! A Day or B Day
3. Post a comment on the Discussion Board for "What is an American?"--Your comment should be relevant and include specific examples. Be sure you post to your class' discussion board: 1A, 3A, 2B, 3B.
*All discussion board posts are due by Friday at 2:30 pm of the week that they are assigned.
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Sept. 6/7
Classwork
Welcome!
Class Expectations
Student Information Form
Introduction to the Course
American Dream Agree/Disagree
Inner/Outer Circle
3-2-1 Exit ticket
Homework:
1. Get Class Expectations signed.
2. Sign up for email/text alerts--Be sure to sign up for the right day! A Day or B Day
3. Post a comment on the Discussion Board for "What is an American?"--Your comment should be relevant and include specific examples. Be sure you post to your class' discussion board: 1A, 3A, 2B, 3B.
*All discussion board posts are due by Friday at 2:30 pm of the week that they are assigned. Some exceptions may be announced.