Today we reviewed your observations about Jack, Simon and the jungle from chapter 2 in LOTF. (See two days ago.) Then, we talked about some of the changes we're noticing in chapter 4 and I gave you the mask assignment to work on.
HW: Complete page 39 in your SpringBoard book and make your mask for Monday. By Tuesday, you should read Chapter 5 and keep working on your notes!
Friday
Wednesday
9/26 - 9/28/11
Monday: Collected your LOTF paragraphs about Chapter 1 and checked that you had some Chapter 2 notes. Class time to work on SpringBoard activity 1.8 "Cut."
HW: Read through Chapter 3 in LOTF by Wednesday and continue taking double-entry journal notes.
Tuesday: Discussed Chapter 2 in LOTF.
HW: Through Chapter 3 by tomorrow.
Wednesday: Began with 10 minute LOTF Chapter 3 reading quiz. Then, we completed a close reading (fire at the end of Chapter 2) together.
HW: Closely re-read pages 48-49 and take notes on Jack and the environment. Then, closely re-read and take notes on pages 56-57 and take notes on Simon and the environment. Notice the contrast.
Also, you should begin reading Chapter 4 in LOTF. You need to be through this chapter, with notes on it, by Friday.
HW: Read through Chapter 3 in LOTF by Wednesday and continue taking double-entry journal notes.
Tuesday: Discussed Chapter 2 in LOTF.
HW: Through Chapter 3 by tomorrow.
Wednesday: Began with 10 minute LOTF Chapter 3 reading quiz. Then, we completed a close reading (fire at the end of Chapter 2) together.
HW: Closely re-read pages 48-49 and take notes on Jack and the environment. Then, closely re-read and take notes on pages 56-57 and take notes on Simon and the environment. Notice the contrast.
Also, you should begin reading Chapter 4 in LOTF. You need to be through this chapter, with notes on it, by Friday.
Friday
9/23/11
Today you turned in the final and rough drafts of the analysis paragraph we've been working on.
Then, we spent some time going over the idea of double-entry notes and discussing some more about Chapter 1 of LOTF.
HW: For Monday, read Chapter 2 in LOTF. Also, write a paragraph that addresses the following prompt--
In LOTF, how does Golding use diction, syntax or imagery to develop our understanding of one of the characters or situations introduced in Chapter 1.
Then, we spent some time going over the idea of double-entry notes and discussing some more about Chapter 1 of LOTF.
HW: For Monday, read Chapter 2 in LOTF. Also, write a paragraph that addresses the following prompt--
In LOTF, how does Golding use diction, syntax or imagery to develop our understanding of one of the characters or situations introduced in Chapter 1.
Thursday
9/22/11
Today we worked on the writing prompt on page 18. We talked about sentence frames for a clear and focused topic sentence, then we talked about putting some "P.E.E." in every paragraph. The last few minutes of class we talked about the first chapter of LOTF.
HW: For tomorrow, bring a final draft of your paragraph to turn in along with the rough draft we worked on in class.
HW: For tomorrow, bring a final draft of your paragraph to turn in along with the rough draft we worked on in class.
Wednesday
9/21/11
Today we finished working our way through 1.7 in the Springboard book-- specifically we read and talked about Oranges and Spotlight, and imagery and tone.
HW: For tomorrow you need to read Chapter 1 in Lord of the Flies, and you need to draft a paragraph (or two) in response to the writing prompt on page 18. Use your graphic organizer to help you find specific details and examples for your paragraph.
HW: For tomorrow you need to read Chapter 1 in Lord of the Flies, and you need to draft a paragraph (or two) in response to the writing prompt on page 18. Use your graphic organizer to help you find specific details and examples for your paragraph.
Tuesday
9/20/11
So, after my absence yesterday, I was back today ready to do this all over again!
Here's the recap, in case you missed it:
Monday-- went to get Lord Of The Flies books, previewed the novel, added some terms to your vocabulary lists, and began working on "Eleven."
Tuesday-- Continued with a guided close reading of "Eleven." We'll work in "Oranges" tomorrow.
HW: By Thursday you need to read Chapter 1 in LOTF. You should be taking notes in a double-entry style journal over this chapter. If you need a reminder of what this looks like see page 17 in the Springboard book. This is a long-ish chapter, so you might get started on it tonight so that you can be sure it gets finished on time.
Here's the recap, in case you missed it:
Monday-- went to get Lord Of The Flies books, previewed the novel, added some terms to your vocabulary lists, and began working on "Eleven."
Tuesday-- Continued with a guided close reading of "Eleven." We'll work in "Oranges" tomorrow.
HW: By Thursday you need to read Chapter 1 in LOTF. You should be taking notes in a double-entry style journal over this chapter. If you need a reminder of what this looks like see page 17 in the Springboard book. This is a long-ish chapter, so you might get started on it tonight so that you can be sure it gets finished on time.
Friday
9/15 and 9/16/11
On Thursday we finished up with the partner introductions. Great job, everyone!
On Friday, we began our Academic Vocabulary Notebooks by adding the first ten terms and their definitions. We will continue to add to these lists as the year progresses so, don't lose them! Then, in the last few minutes of class I had you write a bit of a reflection about your first few weeks of high school.
No homework for this weekend! (You're welcome. I'm sure all of you from 5th period are applauding right now.)
On Friday, we began our Academic Vocabulary Notebooks by adding the first ten terms and their definitions. We will continue to add to these lists as the year progresses so, don't lose them! Then, in the last few minutes of class I had you write a bit of a reflection about your first few weeks of high school.
No homework for this weekend! (You're welcome. I'm sure all of you from 5th period are applauding right now.)
Wednesday
9/14/11
Today you had a few minutes to meet up with your partner and prepare yourselves. Then, we began presenting your classmate introductions. We'll finish these up tomorrow, so come prepared.
Tuesday
9/13/11
Today we practiced creating open-ended questions, then paired up to begin working on the classmate interview and introduction presented in Activity 1.4.
HW: Come to class tomorrow with the introduction of your classmate written out and ready to present. Use the suggestions on page 15 to help you as needed.
HW: Come to class tomorrow with the introduction of your classmate written out and ready to present. Use the suggestions on page 15 to help you as needed.
Monday
9/12/11
Today we began with a quick write about your name, then we reviewed the homework from this weekend and continued our discussion about diction, syntax, imagery and their affect on tone and voice.
HW: For tomorrow, you need to turn your quick write in to a more polished piece of writing (organized, edited, added to, etc.). You will be sharing this with someone in class tomorrow, so make sure you turn it into a piece you're comfortable showing to another classmate.
HW: For tomorrow, you need to turn your quick write in to a more polished piece of writing (organized, edited, added to, etc.). You will be sharing this with someone in class tomorrow, so make sure you turn it into a piece you're comfortable showing to another classmate.
Sunday
9/9/11
Today in class we reviewed the homework (1.2) and began working on Activity 1.3 about diction, syntax, imagery and how those elements create tone and voice.
HW: You should complete all of Activity 1.3 (through page 12) for Monday. Come ready to discuss your completed graphic organizers.
HW: You should complete all of Activity 1.3 (through page 12) for Monday. Come ready to discuss your completed graphic organizers.
Thursday
9/8/11
Today I distributed SpringBoard books and we previewed the text and began looking at Activities 1.1 and 1.2. For tomorrow, you should be through page 6 and ready to discuss your ideas.
Wednesday
9/7/11 -- Happy first day!
Hello, freshmen!
I'm glad you made it back for your first full day of high school. I trust that my class was your very favorite! :) Today I gave you assigned seats, had you fill out a little "get to know you" index card, and then we talked briefly about the syllabus. In case you already misplaced your syllabus, or your parents might like to print their own copy, you can find it in the list of links on the side of the blog.
Tomorrow, I'll distribute SpringBoard books and we'll dig in to some actual English curriculum. See you then!
I'm glad you made it back for your first full day of high school. I trust that my class was your very favorite! :) Today I gave you assigned seats, had you fill out a little "get to know you" index card, and then we talked briefly about the syllabus. In case you already misplaced your syllabus, or your parents might like to print their own copy, you can find it in the list of links on the side of the blog.
Tomorrow, I'll distribute SpringBoard books and we'll dig in to some actual English curriculum. See you then!
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