Freshmen:
Copied new vocab words.
Reading quiz: Using the new vocab words, describe what happened at the end of chapter 4 and in Chapter 5.
HW: Read Chapter 6 and take notes-- quotes are your choice, whatever catches your attention.
AP Lit:
New vocab words.
Thoughts and /or questions on Candide?
HW: for tomorrow read to Ch. 20.
for Wed: read to Ch. 25
for Thurs: finish the book and be ready to write about your observations from the study guide...
Monday
Sunday
And the Haiku extra credit winners are...
...in no particular order: KJ, Shezad, Diana, Irina, and Chelsea!
Here are your haiku entries (copied and pasted directly, so if you find a typo, don't blame me!)
Thank you, Thank you, Thanks
Here are your haiku entries (copied and pasted directly, so if you find a typo, don't blame me!)
Thank you, Thank you, Thanks
yes its a day for thanking
don't forget the thanks
It smells like turkey
oh it looks so very great
but is it turkey
Thanks to him above
for all the great things hes done
give this day to him
Thanksgiving was fun
I overly ate again
I feel fat again
Thanksgiving was fun
I overly ate again
I feel fat again
The house filled with smell
All of the wonderful food
I can't wait to eat
Sizzle Sizzle Yum
In the background is football
What a joyous day
Family together
Gathered on this day we are
Turkey day hooray
We, America.
Thanksgiving is our party.
When we all get fat.
How we love to eat.
We forget to give our thanks.
On this special day.
Thanksgiving is good.
The food is great, eat is quick.
It will soon be gone.
Thanksgiving is great
Especially with my friends
Time to fill our plates
Sit at the table
We all share our friendly laughs
Enjoy this great night
Feeling really tired
Overdosed on Tryptophan
Get ready for sleep
Keep your eyes peeled for more extra credit fun!
Keep your eyes peeled for more extra credit fun!
Wednesday
11/25/09
Freshmen:
Vocab quiz #8
Continued reading Ch. 4 and talked about social conditioning.
HW: Finish Ch. 4 and read Ch.5 Notes on both, including quotes that show changes.
AP Lit:
Talked a bit about "Optimism" and Voltaire and first impressions of Candide and what to be looking for as you read.
HW: Read through at least Chapter 15, working on your study questions as you go. Feel free to read ahead if you have time. We will be reading the last half very quickly next week, so if you know it will be a busy week for you plan ahead accordingly.
Vocab quiz #8
Continued reading Ch. 4 and talked about social conditioning.
HW: Finish Ch. 4 and read Ch.5 Notes on both, including quotes that show changes.
AP Lit:
Talked a bit about "Optimism" and Voltaire and first impressions of Candide and what to be looking for as you read.
HW: Read through at least Chapter 15, working on your study questions as you go. Feel free to read ahead if you have time. We will be reading the last half very quickly next week, so if you know it will be a busy week for you plan ahead accordingly.
Tuesday
Thanksgiving Extra Credit!
5th Annual Thanksgiving Haiku Extravaganza!
For the last several years I have asked students to compose their best Thanksgiving Haiku. If you're not familiar with haiku, it's a Japanese poetry form that is made, simply, of three lines. The first line must contain five syllables, the second line must contain 7 syllables, and the third line must contain 5 syllables again.
For your extra credit points, you may submit up to three of your very own Thanksgiving haiku. Submissions will be posted to the blog for all to enjoy. Think turkey, stuffing, yams, pie, football, family, fun and get your creative juices (and saliva) flowing. As always, email your entries with your full name and period number included.
Here are a few Mrs. Peterson originals to inspire you:
Turkey, turkey, yum!
I love you most with mustard.
Sandwiches all week.
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Mashed potato pool,
filled to the brim with gravy.
Let me dive right in.
Happy Haiku-ing!
Don't delay! This extra credit opportunity is short-lived. It expires on Saturday night at midnight-- so get to it and feel free to spread the word.
11/24/09
Freshmen:
Discussed a few more issues in the first chapters of LOTF. (The Beastie, description of the fire, Piggy's rant, the mulberry-birthmark boy's fate, Ralph's growing frustration, Simon's weirdness, etc.)
Then, we began reading chapter 4 together. We'll finish reading this tomorrow after the vocab quiz.
HW: Study for tomorrow's vocab quiz!
AP Lit:
Well, 3rd period was weird with our lock down drill, so we only got to a few pieces of this. Here is what we did during 6th... we looked back at the satire terms and discussed briefly how they apply to "A Modest Proposal". I handed out several things to read in preparation for Candide, including study questions to take notes on as you read. Then students went to the library to check out copies of Candide. (If you were unable to check your book out since you have unturned materials, here is a link to an online version of Candide so you can stay caught up.)
HW: Read the introduction and bio I handed out in class. Read chapters 1-5 and be ready to discuss your first impressions tomorrow.
Discussed a few more issues in the first chapters of LOTF. (The Beastie, description of the fire, Piggy's rant, the mulberry-birthmark boy's fate, Ralph's growing frustration, Simon's weirdness, etc.)
Then, we began reading chapter 4 together. We'll finish reading this tomorrow after the vocab quiz.
HW: Study for tomorrow's vocab quiz!
AP Lit:
Well, 3rd period was weird with our lock down drill, so we only got to a few pieces of this. Here is what we did during 6th... we looked back at the satire terms and discussed briefly how they apply to "A Modest Proposal". I handed out several things to read in preparation for Candide, including study questions to take notes on as you read. Then students went to the library to check out copies of Candide. (If you were unable to check your book out since you have unturned materials, here is a link to an online version of Candide so you can stay caught up.)
HW: Read the introduction and bio I handed out in class. Read chapters 1-5 and be ready to discuss your first impressions tomorrow.
Monday
11/23/09
Freshmen:
Discussed some ideas and observations from LOTF chapters 1 & 2.
HW: Read chapter 3 and complete the notes. Find quotes that show meaningful descriptions of the environment. (If you didn't get the note handout in 7th period, you can find a copy of it in the list of links at the left of the page.)
AP Lit:
Discussed Genesis and Catastrophe and the many examples of irony... (all three kinds from your notes, imagine that!) We began our discussion of A Modest Proposal and I collected your study questions.
We'll be checking out copies of Candide tomorrow. As I mentioned today, the school only has 50 copies, and we have 63 students...so I need at least 13 of you to provide your own copy of the book if possible (for a little extra credit, of course). You'll need it starting tomorrow, though. So, hopefully, several of you will be able to track it down tonight and we'll be set to go. If not, I guess we'll figure out plan B...
Discussed some ideas and observations from LOTF chapters 1 & 2.
HW: Read chapter 3 and complete the notes. Find quotes that show meaningful descriptions of the environment. (If you didn't get the note handout in 7th period, you can find a copy of it in the list of links at the left of the page.)
AP Lit:
Discussed Genesis and Catastrophe and the many examples of irony... (all three kinds from your notes, imagine that!) We began our discussion of A Modest Proposal and I collected your study questions.
We'll be checking out copies of Candide tomorrow. As I mentioned today, the school only has 50 copies, and we have 63 students...so I need at least 13 of you to provide your own copy of the book if possible (for a little extra credit, of course). You'll need it starting tomorrow, though. So, hopefully, several of you will be able to track it down tonight and we'll be set to go. If not, I guess we'll figure out plan B...
Friday
11/20/09
Sorry I missed you guys today. (Lucky first period got me for the first few minutes until my sub showed up!) Unfortunately, my kids still aren't feeling 100%, and my husband now has the cold we've all been passing around. Since he's the one who takes care of our kids on weekdays, he needed me to stay home and take care of everyone today. I hope things went smoothly in my absence.
Freshmen:
Took the vocab quiz.
Copied the new vocab words. (Since next week is a short week, I gave you the words today, so you'd be ready for the quiz next Wednesday.)
Quiet SSR reading time.
HW: Read Chapter 2 in LOTF and complete reading notes-- (use the back side of Ch.1 notes.) For the quotes on your notes (ha! that rhymes!) find passages that show the boys maturity or immaturity.
AP Lit:
Took the vocab quiz.
Took notes on Satire terms.
HW: Read "A Modest Proposal" and compete the study questions. We'll discuss these on Monday.
Freshmen:
Took the vocab quiz.
Copied the new vocab words. (Since next week is a short week, I gave you the words today, so you'd be ready for the quiz next Wednesday.)
Quiet SSR reading time.
HW: Read Chapter 2 in LOTF and complete reading notes-- (use the back side of Ch.1 notes.) For the quotes on your notes (ha! that rhymes!) find passages that show the boys maturity or immaturity.
AP Lit:
Took the vocab quiz.
Took notes on Satire terms.
HW: Read "A Modest Proposal" and compete the study questions. We'll discuss these on Monday.
Thursday
11/19/09
Freshmen:
Character Observation assignment for Chapter 1 of LOTF. Due today (due tomorrow for period 7, since the fire alarm went off).
HW: Study for your vocab quiz! Bring your SSR book tomorrow.
AP Lit:
Notes on types of Irony. Then we read "The Story of an Hour" together and discussed it a bit, looking at irony and motifs.
HW: Read "Genesis and Catastrophe" by Roald Dahl. (I gave copies of this out in class). Take notes on the examples and types of irony in the story...including the meaning of the title. Study for your vocab quiz tomorrow.
Character Observation assignment for Chapter 1 of LOTF. Due today (due tomorrow for period 7, since the fire alarm went off).
HW: Study for your vocab quiz! Bring your SSR book tomorrow.
AP Lit:
Notes on types of Irony. Then we read "The Story of an Hour" together and discussed it a bit, looking at irony and motifs.
HW: Read "Genesis and Catastrophe" by Roald Dahl. (I gave copies of this out in class). Take notes on the examples and types of irony in the story...including the meaning of the title. Study for your vocab quiz tomorrow.
Wednesday
11/18/09
Freshmen:
Quick homework check and discussion.
Return OMAM books. Check out LOTF books.
Receive note taking handout and begin reading chapter 1 together.
If you were unable to check out a book today and don't want to get behind on the reading, you can access the novel online by following this link: Lord of the Flies electronic text. (Although, it's a big file, so it may take a while to load.)
HW: Finish reading chapter 1 and fill out your reading notes.
AP Lit:
Read biography of Kafka, then respond to the following: 1) How does this add to/affect your interpretation and understanding of "A Hunger Artist." 2) Why "A" not "The" in the story's title?
Quick homework check and discussion.
Return OMAM books. Check out LOTF books.
Receive note taking handout and begin reading chapter 1 together.
If you were unable to check out a book today and don't want to get behind on the reading, you can access the novel online by following this link: Lord of the Flies electronic text. (Although, it's a big file, so it may take a while to load.)
HW: Finish reading chapter 1 and fill out your reading notes.
AP Lit:
Read biography of Kafka, then respond to the following: 1) How does this add to/affect your interpretation and understanding of "A Hunger Artist." 2) Why "A" not "The" in the story's title?
Tuesday
11/17/09
Freshmen:
4 corners activity.
HW: Write a reflection of the 4 corners activity: What did you notice? What did you learn about yourself? What did you learn about your classmates?
AP Lit:
Reviewed and elaborated on "YGBrown" symbols. Then, discussed what "A Hunger Artist" is really about.
HW: Answer the following: Based on your interpretation of the symbols of YGB, what is the theme of the story?
4 corners activity.
HW: Write a reflection of the 4 corners activity: What did you notice? What did you learn about yourself? What did you learn about your classmates?
AP Lit:
Reviewed and elaborated on "YGBrown" symbols. Then, discussed what "A Hunger Artist" is really about.
HW: Answer the following: Based on your interpretation of the symbols of YGB, what is the theme of the story?
11/16/09
Freshmen:
New vocabulary words and homework check.
Discussed the homework-- thoughts on Onoda and 5 things you'd want if you had to survive... Then, we changed the scenario and decided what 5 rules would be most important if you were stranded with 4 or 5 other people for a long period of time.
AP Lit:
New vocabulary words. Then, we began our discussion of "Young Goodman Brown" and created a list of symbols on the whiteboard. Although I think we still haven't decided, is it an allegory?
HW: Read "A Hunger Artist"-- what is it really about?
New vocabulary words and homework check.
Discussed the homework-- thoughts on Onoda and 5 things you'd want if you had to survive... Then, we changed the scenario and decided what 5 rules would be most important if you were stranded with 4 or 5 other people for a long period of time.
AP Lit:
New vocabulary words. Then, we began our discussion of "Young Goodman Brown" and created a list of symbols on the whiteboard. Although I think we still haven't decided, is it an allegory?
HW: Read "A Hunger Artist"-- what is it really about?
Saturday
11/13/09
Freshmen:
Using the "Abstractions List" we did a little creative writing by choosing one of the words off the list and writing a short dramatic scene attempting to illustrate or demonstrate that abstraction, including the use of dialogue. We only spent about 20 minutes on this then I collected it. It will be in your writing folder and we will return to it again.
HW: Read "The War is Over..." article and respond in writing to the following: 1) What do you think of this guy? 2) If you were stranded somewhere and had to survive on your own in the jungle, what 5 things would you most want to have with you and why?
AP Lit:
We went over the practice multiple choice selection that I handed out on Thursday. Overall, each class did a pretty good job of coming to consensus on correct answers.
HW: For Monday read "Young Goodman Brown" (in your anthology) and take notes on symbols and their meanings, lines with double meanings, and whether you think it is also an allegory.
Using the "Abstractions List" we did a little creative writing by choosing one of the words off the list and writing a short dramatic scene attempting to illustrate or demonstrate that abstraction, including the use of dialogue. We only spent about 20 minutes on this then I collected it. It will be in your writing folder and we will return to it again.
HW: Read "The War is Over..." article and respond in writing to the following: 1) What do you think of this guy? 2) If you were stranded somewhere and had to survive on your own in the jungle, what 5 things would you most want to have with you and why?
AP Lit:
We went over the practice multiple choice selection that I handed out on Thursday. Overall, each class did a pretty good job of coming to consensus on correct answers.
HW: For Monday read "Young Goodman Brown" (in your anthology) and take notes on symbols and their meanings, lines with double meanings, and whether you think it is also an allegory.
Thursday
11/12/09
Freshmen:
Turn in Of Mice and Men essays and receive some graded papers from last term
Handout for SSR Book Project #2. Choose your new book wisely.
(Remember, the following books and authors MAY NOT be read for this 9 weeks: Harry Potter series, Twilight series, Eragon series, The Outsiders, Walt Morey, Gary Paulsen, The Oregon Driver's Manual, Series of Unfortunate Events, The Giver and A Child Called It.)
AP Lit:
Notes and thoughts on Symbol and Allegory
AP Test Practice Multiple Choice #1
HW: Read and complete multiple choice questions, to discuss and go over tomorrow.
For Monday-- Read "Young Goodman Brown" noting the symbols you find and their meanings
For Tuesday-- Read "A Hunger Artist"
Turn in Of Mice and Men essays and receive some graded papers from last term
Handout for SSR Book Project #2. Choose your new book wisely.
(Remember, the following books and authors MAY NOT be read for this 9 weeks: Harry Potter series, Twilight series, Eragon series, The Outsiders, Walt Morey, Gary Paulsen, The Oregon Driver's Manual, Series of Unfortunate Events, The Giver and A Child Called It.)
AP Lit:
Notes and thoughts on Symbol and Allegory
AP Test Practice Multiple Choice #1
HW: Read and complete multiple choice questions, to discuss and go over tomorrow.
For Monday-- Read "Young Goodman Brown" noting the symbols you find and their meanings
For Tuesday-- Read "A Hunger Artist"
A New Beginning!
Here we are on the first day of the next grading period! Everyone gets a fresh start. Either keep doing what you've been doing, or decide to make some changes. It's all up to you. I hope you choose wisely.
Tuesday
11/2/09 & 11/3/09
Sorry I missed a day, but like so many others, I'm sick again. I stayed home Monday in an attempt to feel better for the rest of this busy final week of the term, but alas, I still feel quite yucky. Oh well, as long as I have no fever I'll assume it's just another regular head cold. Right?
To recap from yesterday with Mr. Ramsten:
11/2/09
Freshmen:
Copied new vocab words. Checked who had brought finished rough drafts. Talked about introductions and conclusions.
AP Lit:
You were to have chosen one of the options listed... #1) work on essays due Wed. #2) bonus "Walter Mitty" assignment for extra credit or #3) get a head start on reading "Gorilla, My Love" for your homework.
And today:
11/3/09
Freshmen:
Some revision techniques-- SOS, tight writing, etc.
HW: Keep working on SSR book projects: due by Thurs.
AP Lit:
On demand, in class, AP Style essay on "Gorilla, My Love" and Catcher. Due today.
HW: Final draft of Alienation Essay with Metacognition due tomorrow. (...unless you made individual alternate arrangements with me.)
To recap from yesterday with Mr. Ramsten:
11/2/09
Freshmen:
Copied new vocab words. Checked who had brought finished rough drafts. Talked about introductions and conclusions.
AP Lit:
You were to have chosen one of the options listed... #1) work on essays due Wed. #2) bonus "Walter Mitty" assignment for extra credit or #3) get a head start on reading "Gorilla, My Love" for your homework.
And today:
11/3/09
Freshmen:
Some revision techniques-- SOS, tight writing, etc.
HW: Keep working on SSR book projects: due by Thurs.
AP Lit:
On demand, in class, AP Style essay on "Gorilla, My Love" and Catcher. Due today.
HW: Final draft of Alienation Essay with Metacognition due tomorrow. (...unless you made individual alternate arrangements with me.)
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