Semester Two: 2010
Homework for April 4 through April 8 |
| Monday, April 4: Assignment 39, Peer Evaluation and Self Evaluation, 1984 Essay. We will continue the prewriting process for our essay on George Orwell's dystopian and satirical novel 1984 as we create a formal outline on which to base the thesis statement that will control our essay. (Writing Standard 1.1: Prewriting for Expository Essays) |
| Tuesday,April 5: Assignment 40, Glossed, Final Draft, 1984 Essay. We will finish the writing process for our essay on George Orwell's dystopian novel 1984 as we turn in the glossed, final draft that highlights all the changes made to our rough draft and includes a works cited page. (Writing Standard 2.0: Writing Expository Essays) |
| Wednesday, April 6: Macbeth Standing Activity. We will create a list of things we must do, achieve, or have before we die in order to understand the nature of ambition as theme in William Shakespeare's tragic play Macbeth. (Reading Standard 3.7 Philosophical Influences) |
Thursday, April 7: Assignment 41, Macbeth and Shakespeare Web Search. We will surf the Internet build the necessary knowledge to understand the historical Macbeth, as well as critical information about the life of Williams Shakespeare and how his plays we written, performed, and perceived in the early 17th century. (Reading Standard 3.7: Philosophical Influences) |
Friday, April 8: Assignment 41, Macbeth and Shakespeare Web Search. We will surf the Internet build the necessary knowledge to understand the historical Macbeth, as well as critical information about the life of Williams Shakespeare and how his plays we written, performed, and perceived in the early 17th century. (Reading Standard 3.7: Philosophical Influences) |
Homework for March 14 through March 18 |
| Monday, March 14: Assignment 34, Pre-writing, Step 1, 1984 Essay. We will begin the prewriting process for our essay on George Orwell's dystopian and satirical novel 1984 as we brainstorm topics to discover which one provides us with the best examples on which to write an expository essay. (Writing Standard 1.1: Prewriting for Expository Essays) |
| Tuesday,March 15: Assignment 35, Pre-writing, Step 2, 1984 Essay. We will continue the prewriting process for our essay on George Orwell's dystopian and satirical novel 1984 as we research examples on which to base the thesis statement that will control our essay. (Writing Standard 1.1: Prewriting for Expository Essays) |
| Wednesday, March 16: Assignment 36, The Fall of the House of Usher, Pre-writing, Step 3: We will continue the prewriting process for our essay on George Orwell's novel 1984 as we brainstorm our thesis in order to help us create a formal outline that will guide our entire essay. (Writing Standard 1.1: Prewriting for Expository Essays) |
Thursday, March 17: Assignment 37, Pre-writing, Step 4, Formal Outline, 1984 Essay. We will continue the prewriting process for our essay on George Orwell's dystopian and satirical novel 1984 as we create a formal outline on which to base the thesis statement that will control our essay. (Writing Standard 1.1: Prewriting for Expository Essays) |
Friday, March 18: Assignment 38, Step 5, Rough Draft, 1984 Essay. We will continue the prewriting process for our essay on George Orwell's dystopian and satirical novel 1984 as we use our formal outline on which to guide us in writing the rough draft on which our final draft will be based. (Writing Standard 1.1: Prewriting for Expository Essays) |
Homework for February 21 through February 25 |
| Monday, February 21: No School, Presidents' Day Holiday. We will enjoy a day off of school as we reflect upon the contributions all of our presidents have made in making the United States the country it is today. |
| Tuesday,February 22:Assignment 29, Quiz, Chapters 5 through 6, Part III, 1984. We will use our Reading Responses to improve our evaluation of the resolution to the main conflict, including the metaphorical language, in George Orwell's dystopian novel 1984 as we apply its themes and social issues to life in the United States in 2011 as we take a quiz over Chapters 1 through 4. (Literary Analysis Standard 3.9: Philosophical Assumptions) |
| Wednesday, February 23: Evaluating Assignments. We will use rubrics to evaluate all of our reading responses and quizzes to improve our understanding of the plot's dramatic structure in George Orwell's dystopian novel 1984 as we apply its themes and social issues to life in the United States in 2011. (Reading Comprehension Standard 2.6: Expository Critique) |
Thursday, February 24: Assignment 30, Cornell Notes (Focus Questions) 1984. We will create Cornell Notes based on focus questions for the film version of 1984 to improve our evaluation of the plot's dramatic structure of George Orwell's dystopian novel 1984 as we apply its themes and social issues to life in the United States in 2011 as we take a quiz over Chapters 1 through 4. (Literary Analysis Standard 3.9: Philosophical Assumptions) |
Friday, February 25: Assignment 31, Pre-writing, Step 1, 1984 Essay. We will complete the first step of the prewriting process for an expository essay on George Orwell's dystopian novel 1984 as we apply its themes and social issues to life in the United States in 2011. (Literary Analysis Standard 3.9: Philosophical Assumptions) |
Homework for February 14 through February 18 |
| Monday, February 14: Assignment 24, Reading Response Choice, Chapters 1 and 2, Part III, 1984. We will do a Reading Response of our choice to improve our evaluation of the falling action and the metaphorical language in George Orwell's dystopian novel 1984 as we apply its themes and social issues to life in the United States in 2011. (Reading Comprehension Standard 2.6: Expository Critique) |
| Tuesday,February 15: Assignment 25, Reading Response Choice, Chapters 3 and 4, Part III, 1984. We will do a Reading Response of our choice to improve our evaluation of the falling action and the metaphorical language in George Orwell's dystopian novel 1984 as we apply its themes and social issues to life in the United States in 2011. (Reading Comprehension Standard 2.6: Expository Critique) |
| Wednesday, February 16: Assignment 26, Reading Response Choice, Chapters 5 and 6, Part III, 1984. We will do a Reading Response of our choice to improve our evaluation of the resolution and the metaphorical language in George Orwell's dystopian novel 1984 as we apply its themes and social issues to life in the United States in 2011. (Reading Comprehension Standard 2.6: Expository Critique) |
Thursday, February 17: Assignment 27, Quiz, Chapters 1 through 4, Part III, 1984. We will use our Reading Responses to improve our evaluation of the rising action and the metaphorical language in George Orwell's dystopian novel 1984 as we apply its themes and social issues to life in the United States in 2011 as we take a quiz over Chapters 1 through 4. (Literary Analysis Standard 3.9: Expository Critique) |
Friday, February 18: Assignment 28, Reading Response Choice, Chapters 5 and 6, Part III, 1984. We will do a Reading Response of our choice to improve our evaluation of the rising action and the metaphorical language in George Orwell's dystopian novel 1984 as we apply its themes and social issues to life in the United States in 2011. (Literary Analysis Standard 3.9: Expository Critique) |
Homework for January 31 through February 4 |
| Monday, January 31: Assignment 14, Quiz, Chapters 5 through 8, Part I, 1984. We will use our Reading Responses to improve our evaluation of the rising action and the metaphorical language in George Orwell's dystopian novel 1984 as we apply its themes and social issues to life in the United States in 2011 as we take a quiz over Chapters 5 through 8. (Reading Comprehension Standard 2.6: Expository Critique) |
| Tuesday,February 1: Assignment 15, Reading Response Choice, Chapters 1 and 2, Part II, 1984. We will do a Reading Response of our choice to improve our evaluation of the rising action and the metaphorical language in George Orwell's dystopian novel 1984 as we apply its themes and social issues to life in the United States in 2011. (Reading Comprehension Standard 2.6: Expository Critique) |
| Wednesday, February 2: Assignment 16, Reading Response Choice, Chapters 3 and 4, Part II, 1984. We will do a Reading Response of our choice to improve our evaluation of the rising action and the metaphorical language in George Orwell's dystopian novel 1984 as we apply its themes and social issues to life in the United States in 2011. (Reading Comprehension Standard 2.6: Expository Critique) |
Thursday, February 3: Assignment 17, Quiz, Chapters 1 through 4, Part II, 1984. We will use our Reading Responses to improve our evaluation of the rising action and the metaphorical language in George Orwell's dystopian novel 1984 as we apply its themes and social issues to life in the United States in 2011 as we take a quiz over Chapters 1 through 4. (Reading Comprehension Standard 2.6: Expository Critique) |
Friday, February 4: Assignment 18, Reading Response Choice, Chapters 5 and 6, Part II, 1984. We will do a Reading Response of our choice to improve our evaluation of the rising action and the metaphorical language in George Orwell's dystopian novel 1984 as we apply its themes and social issues to life in the United States in 2011. (Reading Comprehension Standard 2.6: Expository Critique) |
Homework for January 24 through January 28 |
| Monday, January 24: Assignment 9, Reading Response Choice, Chapters 3 and 4, Part I, 1984. We will do a Reading Response of our choice to improve our evaluation of the exposition and the metaphorical language in George Orwell's dystopian novel 1984 as we apply its themes and social issues to life in the United States in 2011. (Reading Comprehension Standard 2.6: Expository Critique) |
| Tuesday,January 25: Assignment 10, Cornell Notes, The Obsolete Man . We evaluate all of our assignments for our unit of study on the life of George Orwell and the satirical aspects of his dystopian novel 1984 in preparation of beginning our reading of his novel this week as we explore the plot's relevance to life in the United States in 2011. (Reading Comprehension Standard 2.6: Expository Critique) |
| Wednesday, January 26: Assignment 11, Quiz, Chapters 3 and 4, Part I, 1984. We will use our Reading Responses to improve our evaluation of the exposition and the metaphorical language in George Orwell's dystopian novel 1984 as we apply its themes and social issues to life in the United States in 2011 as we take a quiz over Chapters 1 through 4.. (Reading Comprehension Standard 2.6: Expository Critique) |
Thursday, January 27: Assignment 12, Reading Response Choice, Chapters 5 and 6, Part I, 1984. We will do a Reading Response of our choice to improve our evaluation of the exposition and the metaphorical language in George Orwell's dystopian novel 1984 as we apply its themes and social issues to life in the United States in 2011. (Reading Comprehension Standard 2.6: Expository Critique) |
Friday, January 28: Assignment 13, Reading Response Choice, Chapters 7 and 8, Part I, 1984. We will do a Reading Response of our choice to improve our evaluation of the rising action and the metaphorical language in George Orwell's dystopian novel 1984 as we apply its themes and social issues to life in the United States in 2011. (Reading Comprehension Standard 2.6: Expository Critique) |
Homework for January 17 through January 21 |
| Monday, January 17: No School, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. We will take a day off of school to reflect upon the contributions Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. gave to the United States of America in order to make it a nation where all people had equality under the law and where a person could be judged by the content of her or his character and not by the color of one' s skin. |
| Tuesday,January 18: Assignment 8, Two Column Journal 8 Entries or Cornell Notes Two Pages. We will create either eight entries for a Two Column Journal or create two pages of Cornell Notes for the appendix in George Orwell's dystopian novel 1984 in preparation of beginning our study of the satirical novel this week as we apply its themes and social issues to life in the United States in 2011. (Reading Comprehension Standard 2.6: Expository Critique) |
| Wednesday, January 19: Assigment 9, Window, Reading Response, Chapters 1 and 2, Part I, 1984. We will do a Window Reading Response to improve our evaluation of the exposition and the metaphorical language in George Orwell's dystopian novel 1984 as we apply its themes and social issues to life in the United States in 2011. (Reading Comprehension Standard 2.6: Expository Critique) |
Thursday, January 20: Evaluate Assignments. We evaluate all of our assignments for our unit of study on the life of George Orwell and the satirical aspects of his dystopian novel 1984 in preparation of beginning our reading of his novel this week as we explore the plot's relevance to life in the United States in 2011. (Reading Comprehension Standard 2.6: Expository Critique) |
Friday, January 21: Assignment 7, Published Draft, Existentialism Essay. We will revise the final draft of our existentialism essay on The Stranger as we gloss the suggested changes and print out a new draft that will represent our best writing according to the 12 point rubric. (Writing Standard 1.9: Evaluation and Revision) |
Homework for January 10 through January 14 |
| Monday, January 10: Assignment 6, Anticipation Guide, "The Fall of the House of Usher." We will respond in 600 words or more to one of ten statements regarding the themes and issues in George Orwell's satirical novel 1984 after we finish learning how to revise the rough drafts of our transcendentalism essay. (Reading Comprehension Standard 2.6: Expository Critique) |
| Tuesday,January 11: Evaluate Assignments. We evaluate all of our assignments for our unit of study on the life of George Orwell and the satirical aspects of his dystopian novel 1984 in preparation of beginning our reading of his novel this week as we explore the plot's relevance to life in the United States in 2011. (Reading Comprehension Standard 2.6: Expository Critique) |
| Wednesday, January 12: Evaluate Assignments. We evaluate all of our assignments for our unit of study on the life of George Orwell and the satirical aspects of his dystopian novel 1984 in preparation of beginning our reading of his novel this week as we explore the plot's relevance to life in the United States in 2011. (Reading Comprehension Standard 2.6: Expository Critique) |
Thursday, January 13: Evaluate Assignments. We evaluate all of our assignments for our unit of study on the life of George Orwell and the satirical aspects of his dystopian novel 1984 in preparation of beginning our reading of his novel this week as we explore the plot's relevance to life in the United States in 2011. (Reading Comprehension Standard 2.6: Expository Critique) |
Friday, January 14: Assignment 7, Published Draft, Existentialism Essay. We will revise the final draft of our existentialism essay on The Stranger as we gloss the suggested changes and print out a new draft that will represent our best writing according to the 12 point rubric. (Writing Standard 1.9: Evaluation and Revision) |
Homework for January 3 through January 7 |
| Monday, January 3: Assignment 1, Cornell Notes, 2 Pages, Stalin and Hitler Video. We will create two pages of Cornell Notes to improve our comprehension of a video on the lives of Joseph Stalin and Adolph Hitler in preparation of beginning our unit of study on the satirical aspects of George Orwell's dystopian novel 1984. (Reading Comprehension Standard 2.6: Expository Critique) |
| Tuesday,January 4: Assignment 2, Quiz, Stalin and Hitler. We will use our Cornell Notes to guide us on a quiz regarding the lives of Joseph Stalin and Adolph Hitler in preparation of beginning our unit of study on the satirical aspects of George Orwell's dystopian novel 1984. (Reading Comprehension Standard 2.6: Expository Critique) |
| Wednesday, January 5: Assignment 3, Orwellian Web Search. We will use the Internet to conduct research on the life of George Orwell in preparation of beginning our unit of study on the satirical aspects that serve as subtext in George Orwell's dystopian novel 1984 . (Reading Comprehension Standard 2.6: Expository Critique) |
Thursday, January 6: Assignment 4, Orwellian Quiz. We use our Internet research to guide us on a text message quiz regarding on the life of George Orwell in preparation of beginning our unit of study on the satirical aspects that serve as subtext in George Orwell's dystopian novel 1984 . (Reading Comprehension Standard 2.6: Expository Critique) |
Friday, January 7: Evaluate Assignments. We evaluate all of our assignments for our unit of study on the life of George Orwell and the satirical aspects of his dystopian novel 1984 in preparation of beginning our reading of his novel next week. (Reading Comprehension Standard 2.6: Expository Critique) |
Semester One: 2010-2011
Homework for December 13 through December 17 |
| Monday, December 13: Assignment 42, Study Guide. We will create two pages of hand-written notes on one sheet of paper that will demonstrate our mastery of all the skills we focused on during first semester in English IV-P. To use these notes on the final, we must have our parents or guardians sign them. (Reading Standards 2.0, Writing Standards 1.0, and Literary Analysis Standards 3.0 |
| Tuesday,December 14: Tuesday, December 14: Finals, Periods 2 and 4. We will use our study guide to assist us in demonstrating our proficiency in the reading comprehension standards, writing standards, and literary analysis standards for English IV-P. For the final, we will be able to use one page of hand-written notes, front and back. Be sure to have your parents or guardians sign the study guide. (Reading Standards 2.0, Writing Standards 1.0, and Literary Analysis Standards 3.0) |
| Wednesday, December 15: Finals, Periods 3 and 5. We will use our study guide to assist us in demonstrating our proficiency in the reading comprehension standards, writing standards, and literary analysis standards for English IV-P. For the final, we will be able to use one page of hand-written notes, front and back. Be sure to have your parents or guardians sign the study guide. (Reading Standards 2.0, Writing Standards 1.0, and Literary Analysis Standards 3.0) |
Thursday, December 16: Finals, Periods 1 and 6. We will use our study guide to assist us in demonstrating our proficiency in the reading comprehension standards, writing standards, and literary analysis standards for English IV-P. For the final, we will be able to use one page of hand-written notes, front and back. Be sure to have your parents or guardians sign the study guide. (Reading Standards 2.0, Writing Standards 1.0, and Literary Analysis Standards 3.0) |
Friday, December 17 : Assignment 30, Glossed, Final Draft. We will enjoy two weeks off of school as we celebrate the holidays and take time to re-charge ourselves for beginning second semester when we return to school on January 3. |
Homework for November 29 through December 3 |
| Monday, November 29: Assignment 42,Peer-Evaluation Rough Draft, The Stranger Essay.We will use a twelve-point rubric to evaluate the rough draft of our essay on the existential themes and social issues in Albert Camus's novel The Stranger to demonstrate our ability to think critically, analytically, and evaluatively in writing. (Writing Standard 1.1: Pre-writing) |
| Tuesday,November 30: Assignment 42, Peer-Evaluation Rough Draft, The Stranger Essay.We will use a twelve-point rubric to evaluate the rough draft of our essay on the existential themes and social issues in Albert Camus's novel The Stranger to demonstrate our ability to think critically, analytically, and evaluatively in writing. (Writing Standard 1.1: Pre-writing) |
| Wednesday, December 1: Assignment 43, Revised, Edited Draft, The Stranger Essay.We will use the Editor's Guide to help us revise our a multi-paragraph essay based on the existential themes and social issues in Albert Camus's novel The Stranger to demonstrate our ability to think critically, analytically, and evaluatively in writing. (Writing Standard 1.1: Pre-writing) |
Thursday, December 2: Assignment 44, Glossed, Final Draft, The Stranger Essay.We will use all of our pre-writing steps to guide us in composing the glossed, final draft of our multi-paragraph essay based on the existential themes and social issues in Albert Camus's novel The Stranger to demonstrate our ability to think critically, analytically, and evaluatively in writing. (Writing Standard 1.1: Pre-writing) |
Friday, December 3: Assignment 45, Turn in Glossed, Final Draft, The Stranger Essay.We will read the glossed, final draft of our essays out loud to ourselves on the existential themes and social issues in Albert Camus's novel The Stranger to demonstrate our ability to think critically, analytically, and evaluatively in writing. (Writing Standard 1.1: Pre-writing) |
Homework for November 15 through November 19 |
| Monday, November 15: Cornell Notes, The Writing Process. We will review the Writing Process in preparation of composing our first major essay based on the existential themes and social issues in Albert Camus's novel The Stranger. (Writing Standard 1.9: Evaluation) |
| Tuesday,November 16: Assignment 41, Formal Outline, The Stranger Essay:We will use all of our pre-writing steps to help us compose an outline for a multi-paragraph essay based on the existential themes and social issues in Albert Camus's novel The Stranger to demonstrate our ability to think critically, analytically, and evaluatively in writing. (Writing Standard 1.1: Pre-writing) |
| Wednesday, November 17: Rough Draft, The Stranger Essay.We will use all of our pre-writing steps to guide us in composing a multi-paragraph essay based on the existential themes and social issues in Albert Camus's novel The Stranger to demonstrate our ability to think critically, analytically, and evaluatively in writing. (Writing Standard 1.1: Pre-writing) |
Thursday, November 18: Rough Draft, The Stranger Essay.We will use all of our pre-writing steps to guide us in composing a multi-paragraph essay based on the existential themes and social issues in Albert Camus's novel The Stranger to demonstrate our ability to think critically, analytically, and evaluatively in writing. (Writing Standard 1.1: Pre-writing) |
Friday, November 19: Peer-Evaluation Rough Draft, The Stranger Essay.We will use a twelve-point rubric to evaluate the rough draft of our essay on the existential themes and social issues in Albert Camus's novel The Stranger to demonstrate our ability to think critically, analytically, and evaluatively in writing. (Writing Standard 1.1: Pre-writing) |
Homework for November 8 through November 12 |
| Monday, November 8: Cornell Notes, The Writing Process. We will review the Writing Process in preparation of composing our first major essay based on the existential themes and social issues in Albert Camus's novel The Stranger. (Writing Standard 1.9: Evaluation) |
| Tuesday,November 9: Assignment 41, Formal Outline, The Stranger Essay:We will use all of our pre-writing steps to help us compose an outline for a multi-paragraph essay based on the existential themes and social issues in Albert Camus's novel The Stranger to demonstrate our ability to think critically, analyticall, and evaluatively in writing. (Writing Standard 1.1: Pre-writing) |
| Wednesday, November 10: Rough Draft, The Stranger Essay.We will use all of our pre-writing steps to guide us in composing a multi-paragraph essay based on the existential themes and social issues in Albert Camus's novel The Stranger to demonstrate our ability to think critically, analyticall, and evaluatively in writing. (Writing Standard 1.1: Pre-writing) |
Thursday, November 11: No School, Veteran's Day Holiday. We will enjoy a day off of school for Veteran's Day. Please use this time to enjoy your family, friends, and freedom, and, perhaps, find time to reflect upon all the men and women who have served our country through military service and helped to protect our freedoms. |
Friday, November 12: No School, Veteran's Day Holiday. We will enjoy another day off of school for Veteran's Day. Please use this time to enjoy your family, friends, and freedom, and, perhaps, find time to reflect upon all the men and women who have served our country through military service and helped to protect our freedoms. |
Homework for October 25 through October 29 |
| Monday,October 25: Assignment 33, Prewriting Steps, 1, 2, and 3 The Stranger.We will choose a topic for our multi-paragraph essay on the existential themes and literary elements in Albert Camus's novel The Stranger. (2.4 Comprehension and Analysis of Grade-Level-Appropriate Text) |
| Tuesday,October 26: Assignment 34, Existential Pre-Writing:We will use our reading responses to identify several common existential themes for Albert Camus's existential novel The Stranger as we evaluate the plot's existential themes and literary aspects. (Writing Standard 1.9: Evaluation) |
| Wednesday, October 27: Cornell Notes, The Writing Process. We will review the Writing Process in preparation of composing our first major essay based on the existential themes and social issues in Albert Camus's novel The Stranger. (Writing Standard 1.9: Evaluation) |
Thursday, October 28: Cornell Notes, The Writing Process. We will review the Writing Process in preparation of composing our first major essay based on the existential themes and social issues in Albert Camus's novel The Stranger. (Writing Standard 1.9: Evaluation) |
Friday, October 2: Assignment 36, Brainstorm Thesis, The Stranger. We will use all of our pre-writing steps, Cornell Notes, and reading responses to brainstorm the criteria and examples necessary to create a thesis statement that will state our objective as a writer and guide our essay on the existential themes and issues in Albert Camus's novel The Stranger. (Writing Standard 1.9: Evaluation) |
Homework for October 4 through October 8 |
| Monday,October 4: Assignment 30, Quiz Chapter 4 and 5, Part II, The Stranger. We will use our reading responses to guide us in taking a quiz on Chapters Four and Five, Part II of Albert Camus's existential novel The Stranger as we evaluate the plot's resolution and it's existential themes. (Reading Comprehension Standard 2.2: Analysis and Comprehension) |
| Tuesday,October 5: Essay Directions, The Stranger. We will read the directions for our multi-paragraph essay on Albert Camus's existential novel The Stranger as we evaluate the plot's existential themes and literary aspects. (Writing Standard 1.9: Evaluation) |
| Wednesday, October 6: Assignment 31, Anticipation Guide,Part III, The Stranger. We will respond in 500 words or more to one of ten statements in the Anticipation Guide for Albert Camus's existential novel The Stranger. Them, after spell-checking and grammar-checking it, we will post our response on the Message Board at mrjeffrey.com (3.1 Structural Features of Literature) |
Thursday, October 7: Assignment 32, Prewriting Steps, 1, 2, and 3 The Stranger. We learn choose a topic for our multi-paragraph essay on the existential themes and literary elements in Albert Camus's novel The Stranger. (2.4 Comprehension and Analysis of Grade-Level-Appropriate Text) |
Friday, October 8: No School. We will have an extended weekend due to the severe budget crisis in California that has resulted in five less days of school and has reduced California's funding for public education to 47th in the nation.. |
Homework for September 20 through September 24 |
| Monday, September 20: Assignment 23, Chapter 1, 2, and 3, Part I Quiz, The Stranger. We will use our reading responses to guide us in taking a quiz on Chapters One through Three, Part I of Albert Camus's existential novel The Stranger as we evaluate the plot's exposition and rising action and it's existential themes. (Reading Comprehension Standard 2.2: Analysis and Comprehension) |
| Tuesday,September 21: Assignment 24, Chapter 4, 5, and 6, Part I Quiz, The Stranger. We will use our reading responses to guide us in taking a quiz on Chapters Four through Six, Part I of Albert Camus's existential novel The Stranger as we evaluate the plot's climax and it's existential themes. (Reading Comprehension Standard 2.2: Analysis and Comprehension) ) |
| Wednesday, September 22: Assignment 24, Four Column Journal QAP 5, Chapter 1, Part II, The Stranger. We will learn how to create a Four Column Journal QAP Reading Response in order to increase our literary analysis skills as we read Chapter One, Part Two of Albert Camus's existential novel The Stranger. (3.1 Structural Features of Literature) |
Thursday, September 23: Assignment 25, Open Mind Diagram, Chapter 2, Part II, The Stranger. We learn how to create an Open Mind Diagram Reading Response in order to increase our literary analysis skills our knowledge of the existential subtext of Albert Camus's novel The Stranger for Chapters 2, Part II . (2.4 Comprehension and Analysis of Grade-Level-Appropriate Text) |
Friday, September 24: Assignment 26, Four Column Journal SCE 5, Reading Response, Chapter 3, Part II, The Stranger. We will learn how to create a Four Column Journal SCE Reading Response in order to increase our literary analysis skills our knowledge of the existential subtext of Albert Camus's novel The Stranger for Chapters 2, Part II . (2.4 Comprehension and Analysis of Grade-Level-Appropriate Text) |
Homework for September 13 through September 17 |
| Monday, September 13: Evaluate Existentialism Quiz. We will continue to evaluate the existential themes present in Albert Camus's novel The Stranger as we take copious Cornell Notes on the major themes within the novel. |
| Tuesday,September 14: Assignment 20, Print On-Line Gradebook Report. We will print our on-line grade-book report in order to ensure that all of our assignments have been entered correctly in the grade-book in preparation of our first progress report being issued tomorrow. |
| Wednesday, September 15: Assignment 20, Open Mind Diagram, Reading Response, Chapter 5, Part I, The Stranger. We will learn how to create an Open Mind Diagram Reading Response in order to increase our evaluative skills as we read Chapter Five, Part One of Albert Camus's novel The Stranger. (3.1 Structural Features of Literature) |
Thursday, September 16: Assignment 21, Quiz, Chapters 1, 2, and 3, Part I, The Stranger. We will use or reading responses and Cornell Notes to demonstrate our knowledge of the existential subtext of Albert Camus's novel The Stranger for Chapters 1, 2, and 3, Part I. . (2.4 Comprehension and Analysis of Grade-Level-Appropriate Text) |
Friday, September 17: Assignment 22, Upstairs/Downstairs Reading Response, Chapter 6, Part 1, The Stranger. We will learn how to create an Upstairs/Downstairs Reading Response in order to increase our evaluative skills as we read Chapter Six, Part I and study the climax in Albert Camus's novel The Stranger. (3.1 Structural Features of Literature) |
Homework for September 6 through September 10 |
| Monday, September 6: No School, Labor Day Holiday. We will enjoy a day of rest and relaxation in preparation of a busy week that will focus on the existential themes present in Albert Camus's novel The Stranger. |
| Tuesday, September 7: Evaluate Existentialism Quiz. We will evaluate the quiz on existentialism to measure our foundational knowledge about existential philosophers and their beliefs in preparation of reading author Albert Camus's novel The Stranger and beginning our unit of study on existentialism. (Writing Standard 1.6: Research and Technology) |
| Wednesday, September 8: Assignment 16, Window Haiku 4 U, Chapter 3, The Stranger. We will learn how to create a Haiku 4 U Reading Response in order to increase our evaluative skills as we read Chapter Three of Albert Camus's novel The Stranger. (3.1 Structural Features of Literature) |
Thursday, September 9: Class Discussion, Themes of Existentialism . We will learn how to create Cornell Notes as we discuss the several common themes of of existentialism in order to build the necessary knowledge to understand the existential subtext of Albert Camus's novel The Stranger. (2.4 Comprehension and Analysis of Grade-Level-Appropriate Text) |
Friday, September 10: Assignment 15, Two Column Journal 8, Reading Response, Chapter 4. We will learn how to create a Two Column Journal Reading Response in order to increase our evaluative skills as we read Chapter Four and study the rising action in Albert Camus's novel The Stranger. (3.1 Structural Features of Literature) |
Homework for August 30 through September 3 |
| Monday, August 30: Evaluate Assignments. We will evaluate all of our assignments in order to measure our level of foundational knowledge about existentialism, it authors, and their philosophy in preparation of reading Albert Camus's novel The Stranger. (2.4 Comprehension and Analysis of Grade-Level-Appropriate Text) |
| Tuesday, August 31: Evaluate Existentialism Quiz. We will evaluate the quiz on existentialism to measure our foundational knowledge about existential philosophers and their beliefs in preparation of reading author Albert Camus's novel The Stranger and beginning our unit of study on existentialism. (Writing Standard 1.6: Research and Technology) |
| Wednesday, September 1: Assignment 14, Window Reading Response, Chapter 1, The Stranger. We will learn how to create a Window Reading Response in order to increase our evaluative skills as we read Chapter One of Albert Camus's novel The Stranger. (3.1 Structural Features of Literature) |
Thursday, September 2: Class Discussion, Themes of Existentialism . We will learn how to create Cornell Notes as we discuss the several common themes of of existentialism in order to build the necessary knowledge to understand the existential subtext of Albert Camus's novel The Stranger. (2.4 Comprehension and Analysis of Grade-Level-Appropriate Text) |
Friday, September 3: Assignment 15, One Pager, Reading Response, Chapter 2. We will learn how to create a One Pager Reading Response in order to increase our evaluative skills as we read and study the exposition in Albert Camus's novel The Stranger. (3.1 Structural Features of Literature) |
Homework for August 23 through August 27 |
| Monday, August 23: Self Evaluation, Benchmark I Essay. We will learn how to evaluate our benchmark essay according to the UC Subject A rubric. Then, we will write a 100 word evaluation of how our essay met the rubric and what we could do differently the next time we take a benchmark test. (Writing Standard 1.1: Organization and Focus) |
| Tuesday, August 24: Assignment 11, Existentialism Web Search. We will conduct research on the Internet to build foundational knowledge about existential philosophers and their beliefs in preparation of reading author Albert Camus's novel The Stranger and beginning our unit of study on existentialism. (Writing Standard 1.6: Research and Technology) |
| Wednesday, August 25: Assignment 12, Existentialism Quiz. We will take a quiz on our foundational knowledge about existential philosophers and their beliefs in preparation of reading author Albert Camus's novel The Stranger and beginning our unit of study on existentialism. (Writing Standard 1.6: Research and Technology) |
Thursday, August 26: Assignment 10, Anticipation Guide, The Stranger. We will evaluate the quiz on our foundational knowledge about existential philosophers and their beliefs in preparation of reading author Albert Camus's novel The Stranger and beginning our unit of study on existentialism. (Writing Standard 1.6: Research and Technology) |
Friday, August 27: No School. Furlough Day. We will have a day off of school due to the state of California's budget crisis that has cut funding to education to its lowest level in years. Use this time to enjoy your family and friends and to prepare for a busy week of learning next week. |
Homework for August 16 through August 20 |
| Monday, August 16: Finish Assignment 6, Benchmark Test 1, Edvard Munch and Assignment 7, 2 Childhood Photos. We will finish taking a two-hour benchmark test that will demonstrate how well can evaluate complex, abstract ideas that provide a subtext to life in the United States during the 21st Century. (Writing Standard 1.3: Organization and Focus) |
| Tuesday, August 17: Assignment 8, Self Evaluation, Benchmark I Essay. We will learn how to evaluate our benchmark essay according to the UC Subject A rubric. Then, we will write a 100 word evaluation of how our essay met the rubric and what we could do differently the next time we take a benchmark test. (Writing Standard 1.1: Organization and Focus) |
| Wednesday, August 18: Assignment 9, Check-out The Stranger. We will check out Albert Camus' existential novel The Stranger in preparation of beginning our unit of study on existentialism and how this philosophy provides a world-view that may counter our own. (Writing Standard 2.2: Comprehension and Analysis of Grade-Level- Appropriate Text) |
Thursday, August 19: Assignment 10, Anticipation Guide, The Stranger. We will respond to one of ten statements regarding the philosophy of existentialism and how it applies to our lives in 21st century America. in preparation of reading Albert Camus's The Stranger. (Writing Standard 1.2: Organization and Focus) |
Friday, August 20: Assignment 11, Existentialism Web Search. We will conduct research on the Internet to build foundational knowledge about existential philosophers and their beliefs in preparation of reading author Albert Camus's novel The Stranger and beginning our unit of study on existentialism. (Writing Standard 1.6: Research and Technology) |
Homework for August 9 through August 13 |
| Monday, August 9: Last Day of Summer. We will hopefully kickback and enjoy our last unofficial day of summer in preparation of beginning the new school year ar Los Osos High School where we will have our most successful year ever. |
| Tuesday, August 10: Assignment 1, Syllabus Signed and Assignment 2, Bloom's Taxonomy Quiz..We will have our parents or guardians sign our English III-P class syllabus that clearly explains what we must do to be successful in English III-P for the 2010-2011 school year. During class, we will participate in diverse, heterogeneous groups to demonstrate our ability to comprehend and analyze complex images. |
| Wednesday, August 11: Assignment 3, Assignment Sheet.We will finish our Bloom's taxonomy quiz before we learn how to evaluate it according to learning scales that will service as the basis for how we grade all assignments in English III-P. |
Thursday, August 12: Assignment 4, English Notebook and Assignment 5, Benchmark Test 1, Edvard Munch. We will take a two-hour benchmark test that will demonstrate how well can evaluate complex, abstract ideas that provide a subtext to life in the United States during the 21st Century. For homework, we will assemble our English IV-P Notebook that will be the basis for our success in class. |
Friday, August 13: Finish Assignment 6, Benchmark Test 1, Edvard Munch and Assignment 7, 2 Childhood Photos. We will finish taking a two-hour benchmark test that will demonstrate how well can evaluate complex, abstract ideas that provide a subtext to life in the United States during the 21st Century. |