12/11 (A) and 12/12 (B)

We're almost there...just a few more days until winter break.

Freshmen:
First we read an article about the accidental death of a Walmart employee on Black Friday...(see any connections to Simon?) Then we discussed the Chapter 10 reading. (How are they all changing? What are Ralph's options?) Then, we read Chapter 11 and began Chapter 12 together. (Poor Piggy...poor Ralph...it's pretty intense.)
HW: Finish reading all of LOTF and notes. There will be a LOTF reading test on Monday/Tuesday. It will cover the basic characters, events, etc. of the novel. If you missed class or are behind on the reading, get caught up over the weekend!

AP Lit:
After a few minutes to review, we took the BNW vocab quiz. (What hints? I never give hints!) Then, we revisited the last selection and questions from the Practice AP Test. You discussed your answers to the 10 questions with others and then we discussed the actual answer key. I'll reveal all the answers next class, so bring your practice tests with you.
HW: Finish papers, metacognitions and soundtracks. All due next week.

Shakespeare:
We began watching the Shrew movie. Also, for those looking for a little extra credit: write a closing scene that reveals what happens to Sly and the frame story. Extra extra credit for Shakespearean sounding language!

12/9 (A) & 12/10 (B)

Freshmen:
SSR and note check.
Then we discussed Chapter 8 of LOTF, we read Chapter 9 together in class. (Poor Simon!)
HW: Read Chapter 10 LOTF and continue notes.

AP Lit:
First we took a practice AP Multiple Choice Test. Then, I assigned the Brave New World soundtrack. Finally, we watched a few more minutes of the BNW movie. (Watch out, I think she has a whip!)
HW: Vocab quiz on Thurs./Fri. BNW essays and soundtracks due next week.

Shakespeare:
We finished reading Act 5 of The Taming of the Shrew.

12/5 (A) and 12/8 (B)

Freshmen:
SSR and LOTF note/journal check.
Share and collect masks.
Chapters 6 and 7 reading quiz (open book!)
HW: Read LOTF Ch. 8 and continue notes/journal

AP Lit:
Thanks, Alex, for getting us completely sidetracked. (The voting results-- Pepsi:2, Coke: 1, Wal-Mart and Taylor's haircut: a big zero).
I wanted you to read BNW related articles, discuss ideas and share your papers. Maybe we will actually get those things done during 8th period on Monday.
HW: Work on your BNW papers-- they are due 12/15 (A) and 12/16 (B)
BNW vocab quiz will be 12/11 (A) and 12/12 (B)

Shakespeare:
Read 4.3 and 4.4. Finish Bianca and Kat chart.

12/3 (A) and 12/4 (B)

Freshmen:
SSR and notes check.
In groups, discuss chapters 3, 4 and 5 questions.
HW: Read LOTF Ch. 6 and 7, take notes. Make your mask.

AP Lit.:
Last of the BNW vocab. ( #21 through 30). Discuss more Brave New World. Talk about paper topics.
HW: Bring rough draft of BNW essay to next class.

Shakespeare:
Review 4.1 and 4.2 worksheet. Create Kat vs. Bianca chart noting their character development based on what they actually say and do.

12/2/08 "B" day

Freshmen:SSR then discussed LOTF Chapters 1-3 .
HW: Read chapters 4 & 5 of LOTF and continue notes/journal.

AP Lit:Discuss the end of Brave New World.
HW: Choose a topic that interests you for a BNW essay-- develop into a thesis statement.

12/1/08 "A" day

Sorry I couldn't be with you today, but my kiddos and husband have colds and I needed to be mommy all day. I'll see you on Wednesday!

Freshmen:
SSR then work on LOTF Chapters 1-3 worksheet.
HW: Read chapters 4 & 5 of LOTF and continue notes/journal.

AP Lit:
Discuss the end of Brave New World.
HW: Choose a topic that interests you for a BNW essay-- develop into a thesis statement.

Shakespeare:
Finish 4.1, read 4.2 and answer questions on handout.