Guilt and Redemption
November 16, 2009 |
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Finish SL - chs 23 and 24
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Objective-American Literature
November 16, 2009 |
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Students will analyze the motifs of love, courage, revenge, guilt, and human nature.
Students will analyze the way in which symbols in The Scarlet Letter add to the themes. |
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scarlet letter-rules (homework)
Due Date: November 13, 2009 |
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read chs 21 & 22
vocab ch 23 |
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Scarlet Letter
November 12, 2009 |
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chs 19-20 (QUIZ)
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SL
November 10, 2009 |
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chapter 18-the plan and nature's blessing.
quote on nature |
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Objective-Am Lit
November 9, 2009 |
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Students will **hopefully** finish the text and examine the motifs of love, courage, rules, and guilt.
Students will begin organizing ideas regarding symbolism as it pertains to the author's message. |
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SL-THE PLAN- and nature's blessing
November 9, 2009 |
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| 1. Read ch. 18 answer questions. |
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Nature-SL (homework)
Due Date: November 6, 2009 |
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Fast Five:
a) dan, you should of spent more time with your brother and i this weekend
b) im so glad this weak is over i need a brake
2) Chapter 17- FINISH QUESTIONS FOR HOMEWORK |
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Scarlet Letter-innocence and human nature (homework)
Due Date: November 5, 2009 |
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1. Fast Five;
a) my mom said sally you need too clean ur room cuz its a mess (11)
b) we should of won our game we practiced like every day (7)
2. Read chapters 15 and 16
3. finish questions 14-15
4. Homework- vocab 15 & 16 |
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Scarlet Letter- guilt and innocence (homework)
Due Date: November 4, 2009 |
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Fast Five;
a) tim said i should of did all of my work cuz i got a d- in miss stamidis class (15)
b) its wednesday that means wear halfway thru the weak (8)
2. Chapter 14 & 15
3. Homework- chapter 14 or 15 vocabulary |
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CAPT ASSESSMENT (homework)
Due Date: November 2, 2009 |
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- All students will do a department wide capt-style assessment
2. homework- guilt graphic organizer |
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Objective- American Lit
November 2, 2009 |
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Students will continue to examine symbolism in SL (specifically, nature).
Students will examine the effects of guilt upon the individual and others in SL.
Students will develop editing skills via daily fast five grammar exercises.
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Dimmesdale's Torture (homework)
Due Date: October 30, 2009 |
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| 1. chapter 14 & 15 question. |
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Scarlet Letter (homework)
Due Date: October 29, 2009 |
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Test
chapters 1-13
Homework- chapter 14 vocab |
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Test Prep
October 28, 2009 |
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Fast Five
1.
a) i didnt no we wuz havin a test tomorrow i better study (8)
b) me and jen went to the store to by new close cuz we was sad (8)
2. Short Answer on test
3. Multiple choice
Test Tomorrow
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torture
October 27, 2009 |
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1. On your Fast Five:
a) you should of been more careful about givin ur heart away mom said (9)
b) i believe what goes around comes around life wouldn't make cents if it didnt (6) |
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Scarlet Letter- Punishment (homework)
Due Date: October 26, 2009 |
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Period 1
chapter 12 vocab
Read chapters 11 and 12 and complete questions.
Period 3-
Chapter 10 vocab
Finish 9 & 10 and take quiz.
Begin ch 11-13
Period 4
Ch 12 vocab
Read chapter 12. Finish for homework
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Objective- American Lit
October 26, 2009 |
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Students will move toward independently identifying lines from the text (Scarlet Letter) which explore symbols.
Students will increase independent reading and answer objective questions.
Students will explore motifs of guilt, courage, and rules. |
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guilt
October 22, 2009 |
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On your fast five-
a) i dont now y the student called their teacher by their first name
b) im havin dinner wit my Mom my brotha will be their to
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Guilt and Confession (homework)
Due Date: October 21, 2009 |
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1. Fast Five
a) i should of bought mad presence for doris i fogot it was her bday (10)
b) y'all have a lot of energy i cant keep up wit u (7)
2. Chapter 9 and 10
3. Homework ch 10 vocab and quiz tomorrow on 6-10 |
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Scarlet Letter- Guilt
October 20, 2009 |
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On your Fast Five Sheets:
a)the kid shouldnt of turned up the heat now im sweeting (7)
b) the whether is so cold the child dont wanna get hisself out of bed (7)
2. Scarlet Letter- Finish chapter 8 and begin 9.
3. Quiz/worksheet on chapters 7-10. |
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Scarlet Letter 8 & 9
October 19, 2009 |
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1.Fast Five-
Vocab for chapter 8
2. Chapter 8 - |
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DCF
October 19, 2009 |
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1. Chapter 8 vocab
2. Quiz-
a) Describe Pearl's personality.
b) why does the town want to take Pearl away from Hester (2 reasons)
c) how does hester dress Pearl, specifically. |
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Objective-American Lit
October 19, 2009 |
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Students will move toward independently identifying and explaining lines from the text which relate to symbols.
Students will continue exploring plot, character, theme, and symbolism. |
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DCF
October 16, 2009 |
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1. Chapter 8 vocab
2. Quiz-
a) Describe Pearl's personality.
b) why does the town want to take Pearl away from Hester (2 reasons)
c) how does hester dress Pearl, specifically. |
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Pearl
October 15, 2009 |
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1. In your journals;
"Look not where you fell, but where you slipped."
Explain.
2.read chapter 6 & 7. Copy quote about Pearl on page 59.
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What's In a Name? Scarler Letter
October 14, 2009 |
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In your journals;
"Often patience achieves far more than force."
-explain.
-agree/disagree?
2. begin chapter 6. Why does Hester Prynne name her daughter Pearl? How is this both a compliment and 'insult'? |
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Scarlet Letter-Objectives
October 13, 2009 |
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Students will continue to explore characterization, plot, themes, and most importantly, SYMBOLS in the scarlet letter. Symbols discussed this far have been: nature, the letter A, the scaffold, the 'Black Man.'
Students will continue to analyze lines from the text to explore symbolism in the novel |
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Scarlet Letter- Suffering and Pride
October 13, 2009 |
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Read chapter 5 and answer questions.
Chapter 6 vocab |
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Scarlet Letter
October 9, 2009 |
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In your journals:
"If we fear what lies in the path, we will never move forward."
explain.
2. Finish chapter 4 and analyze quote on the 'Black Man.' What does he symbolize?
3. Share shunning projects |
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Scarlet Letter (homework)
Due Date: October 8, 2009 |
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In your journal
"Think of desire as a fire- a little will warm, too much will burn."
Explain
Agree/disagree?
2) Scarlet Letter- chapter 4
questions
3) Projects Due tomorrow |
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Scarlet Letter- Meeting (homework)
Due Date: October 7, 2009 |
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1) Fast Five
a) i shouldnt of ate traes hash browns cuz now i's sick (9)
b) kurts scured of tha rein now thats silly (9)
2) Begin chapter 4
3) Homework- shunning assignment--due Friday |
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Scarlet Letter-Guilty as Charged (homework)
Due Date: October 6, 2009 |
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1)In journals-
Is guilt a powerful force? Explain?
Are some people immuned to guilt? Explain.
2) Chapter 3- complete study guide questions.
3) Homework- Chapter 4 Vocabulary; Shunning Assignment due Thursday
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American Lit-Objective
October 5, 2009 |
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Students will move towards independently identifying and explaining textual evidence regarding symbols.
Students will analyze the effectiveness of shame and make text-to-world connections through a creative assignment. |
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Scarlet Letter (homework)
Due Date: October 5, 2009 |
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1)On Fast Five Sheets
a) the dog took their puppys inside cuz it was cold (5)
b) me and paul plaid sports all weekend we was tired (7)
2) Read Scarlet Letter Chapter 2.
3) Homework- Chpater 3 Vocab
4) Shunning Assignment |
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Scarlet Letter-ch2
October 2, 2009 |
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1) Fast Five-
a) i shouldnt of staid up late last nite cuz i didnt get no sleep (10)
b) i cant weight for this weekend i gots so much plans (8)
2) Read rest of chapter 2 in Scarlet Letter.
3) The scaffold as symbol (quote and explanation) |
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Scarlet Letter
October 1, 2009 |
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1) Ms. Lafemina talked to class about psat's
2)In journals
"Only strive for the respect of people whom you respect."
a) what does this mean?
3) Read to page 22 and go over questions together.
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Scarlet Letter (homework)
Due Date: September 30, 2009 |
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In journals-
"Does the truth set you free? Explain.
1) Read chs 1 and chapter 2 (to page 23)
answer questions.
Homework- Vocab chapter 2 |
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Scarlet Letter & Symbolism
September 29, 2009 |
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On Fast Five Sheets:
a) i should of did something this weekend but there warnt no one around (6)
b) i studyed 4 the test so i done grate (6)
2) Finish 'Half Hanged Mary'
3) Define "symbol" (in notebooks)
4) chapter 1. model symbol notes (on nature...page 15;)
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Objective
September 28, 2009 |
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--Students will begin "The Scarlet Letter" and display understanding of character and plot through short answers, class discussions, and supplementary materials (articles on shame, judgment, and 'shunning' assignment)
--Students will improve literacy and communication skills through daily journal or grammar exercises.
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Witches, Shame, and Ostracization
September 25, 2009 |
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1. In journals:
Does jail work as an appropriate form of punishment? Can public shame work?
2. Read "Half Hanged Mary" by Margaret Atwood.
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Puritanism & Salem Witch Trials (homework)
Due Date: September 24, 2009 |
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In your journals:
"Words can be the most damaging weapon - so guard your tongue."
a) explain
b) connect.
2. View video on Salem Witch trials.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NE08i5gtG3s
3. Complete KWL chart.
4. Does jail work as a punishment? Does shame work as a punishment?
Homework- Vocab Scarlet Letter chapter 1 |
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Puritansim
September 23, 2009 |
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1. In journals:
"Our first teacher is our own heart."
a) explain
b) do you agree/disagree? Why?
2. Complete 'what we know' and 'questions' sections of KQL charts. (see attached)
3. View videos on 'Puritans' and 'The Salem Witch Trials.
4. Fill out the section on organizer regarding what was learned about Puritans. |
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Puritanism- Pre-Reading on Revenge (homework)
Due Date: September 22, 2009 |
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In journals-
1."Accept life for what it actually is- a challenge."
a) do you agree?
b) how do we deal with life if it always a challenge?
2. good/bad continuum
3. Finish revenge article and answer questions. (see yesterday's assignment) |
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Scarlet Letter Unit-Objectives
September 21, 2009 |
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Objectives-
*Students will read/write about and discuss revenge ( Francis Bacon) and religious fervor (J. Edwards) for pre-reading strategies.
*Students will be introduced to the literary element of symoblism.
*students will understanding the context, characters, and vocabulary in The Scarlet Letter |
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Pre-Reading-Scarlet Letter
September 21, 2009 |
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In your journals:
"Be tolerant among those who are intolerant- they are confused."
a) explain in your own words.
b) connect
2. Read Francis Bacon's "On Revenge"
a) what purpose does revenge serve to the individual? society?
b) can revenge right a wrong?
c) what does Bacon warn about those wanting revenge?
3. 'good/bad' continuum on board. and discussion |
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Summer Reading Test (homework)
Due Date: September 18, 2009 |
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Six Step review (homework)
Due Date: September 17, 2009 |
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In your journals:
"Those that hold us down stay down themselves."
a) what does this mean?
b) connect to it.
2. Answer Question # 2 on Foul Shots or (for periods 3 &4) review/edit question #3.
Homework- prepare for summer reading test. |
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Six Step Test Prep (homework)
Due Date: September 16, 2009 |
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Fast Five (in journals)
- “When people don’t express themselves, they die one piece at a time."
a. what does this mean?
b. do you agree/disagree.
2. whole-class examination and editting of homework (question 3) with use of document camera.
3. Homework- fix question 3 responses. |
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Six Step Prep
September 15, 2009 |
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Fast Five:
a.when i thru the ball at tim you shouldnt of took it (9)
b. that kid brung there fish to skool for show n tell (6)
2. Read Raymond's Run and answer CAPT question #3 (people in general)
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Six Step for Summer Test
September 14, 2009 |
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1.
a) me and carla gone to the game this weekend you shoulda come to (9)
b) tiffany helped jenny and i hang signs 4 the bake sail (6)
2.Read Obrien's friends/enemies.
3. complete 6-step response as a whole class to questions 1 in preparation for summer reading test.
4. Complete question 4 as a whole class. |
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Six Step-Friends and Enemies
September 11, 2009 |
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Journal entry
"Mankind is not naturally a peaceful soul – we spend our lives driven to possess things and then worry about losing them once we have them."
a) what does this mean?
b) do you agree/disagree?
2. Read Obrien's friends/enemies.
3. complete 6-step response as a whole class to question 1 in preparation for summer reading test. |
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Day 10
September 10, 2009 |
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Fast Five:
a) me and my brother been done cleaned are rooms (6)
b) the student could of earned ten points if they done they homework (6)
See past two days; lessons took a bit longer than expected. |
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Day 9
September 9, 2009 |
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Fast Five
a)the child could of got hit by a car when they ran into the street(5)
b) kurt and me decided to help are mom wash close (5)
Period 1 The Earth on Turtle's Back. 1-3 comprehnsion; 2 & 4 critical thinking |
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Day 8
September 8, 2009 |
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In journals:
"Be patient and tough; someday this pain will be useful to you."
a) what does this mean?
b) connect
2.take notes on Native American stories.
3) Early American Voices (take notes) and The Council of Great Peace (Questions 1-3 for understanding)
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Day 7 (homework)
Due Date: September 4, 2009 |
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Fast Five:
a) were did u go for twenty minutes when you wear supposed to be in you're class (5)
b) when the student tripped on their bag, he could of hurt hisself (5)
2) period 1- share homework briefly
3) take notes on Native American stories.
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Day 6
September 3, 2009 |
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On Fast Five sheets:
a) jamel and me brung his dog to the park (4)
b) i didnt have no homework last nite (5)
b) Obama's "A More Perfect Union" and the American experience. |
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Day 5
September 2, 2009 |
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journals:
"A thousand mile journey begins with a single step."
-Lao-Tzu
a) what does this mean?
b) connect to your own life.
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Day 4 (homework)
Due Date: September 1, 2009 |
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1. Fast Five
a) there dog has always tryed to bite kevin and i (6)
b) kim and me bought gifts for are teacher
2. finish invterviews as needed (period 3 &4)
3) begin Obama's "A More Perfect Union"--examining the american experience
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Day 3
August 31, 2009 |
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1a)fast 5-grammar errors.
a) he should of helped sara and i clean the yard (5)
b) a student left their bag on you're desk (4)
1b)- grasp what is real (period 4 only)
2) finish invterviews as needed (period 1); do interviews (period 3 &4)
3) begin Obama's "A More Perfect Union"--examining the american experience
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Day 2- Getting to Know You
August 28, 2009 |
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1.Students filled out information sheets and listed the 2 books read over the summer.
2."Grasp tightly what is real in life." African proverb. What is real in your life?? (journal assignment)
3. Finish syllabus
4. Brief peer interviews
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First Day
August 27, 2009 |
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1. We discussed and wrote about the following quote from Martin Luther King Jr.:
"Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter."
2. We began reviewing our syllabus. |
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Welcome! (homework)
Due Date: August 27, 2009 |
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| Thanks for signing up for classjump...give yourself a 100 quiz grade. |
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HuckFinn-Motif (homework)
Due Date: March 19, 2009 |
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Huck Finn 41-43 (homework)
Due Date: March 18, 2009 |
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Huck Finn 36-40 (homework)
Due Date: March 17, 2009 |
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huck finn chs 33-35 (homework)
Due Date: March 16, 2009 |
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Huck Finn 31-32 (homework)
Due Date: March 4, 2009 |
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huck finn-townspeople DUE (homework)
Due Date: February 12, 2009 |
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Huck Finn chs 23-30 (homework)
Due Date: February 9, 2009 |
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| complete attached questions |
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HuckFinn-20&21 (homework)
Due Date: February 5, 2009 |
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We will read chapters 21 &22.
Questions are due Friday; 2/6 |
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Huck Finn-Chs18&19 Due (homework)
Due Date: February 4, 2009 |
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| We will begin reading this selection in class. Answer the questions - Due 2/5. |
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Huck Finn-chs 16&17 (homework)
Due Date: February 3, 2009 |
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| read in class. answer the attached questions |
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Huck Finn ch9-11 (homework)
Due Date: February 2, 2009 |
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| Read the chapters and answer the questions |
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Huck FInn (homework)
Due Date: February 2, 2009 |
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| In class, we read ch. 12-15. complete reading reaction notes (front) for homework. due tomorrow |
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huck finn (homework)
Due Date: January 30, 2009 |
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quiz on chapters 7&8.
for homework, please read chapters 9-11 (pp. 68-88) |
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chs4-6 (homework)
Due Date: January 29, 2009 |
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| we read these chapters in class today. please read chapters 7-8 for homework. there is a quiz tomorrow. |
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huck finn chs 1-3 (homework)
Due Date: January 27, 2009 |
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| Please answer the study guide questions. |
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Midterm Exams, periods 7 and 8
January 26, 2009 |
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Midterm Exams, Periods 5 and 6
January 23, 2009 |
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Midterm Exams, Periods 3 and 4
January 22, 2009 |
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Midterm Exams, Periods 1 and 2
January 21, 2009 |
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Weekly Objectives
January 12, 2009 |
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STUDENTS WILL READ SHORT STORIES AND ANSWER CAPT-STYLE QUESTIONS USING THE 6-STEP RESPONSE.
STUDENTS WILL PRACTICE CAPT-STYLE EDITING AND REVISING
STUDENTS WILL WRITE 6-STEP RESPONSES.
STUDENTS WILL ANSWER MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS BASED AROUND EDITING FROM PREVIOUSLY RELEASED CAPT-TESTS.
AS A WHOLE CLASS, WE WILL DISCUSS COMPONENTS OF STRONG 6-STEP RESPONSES AND REASONS FOR ‘CORRECT’ EDITING ANSWERS.
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