Semester One: 2008 - 2009
Homework November 17 through November 21 |
| Monday, November 17: The S.E.E. Method of Writing. We will learn how to apply the S.E.E. method of writing to our composition style in preparation of writing a multiparagraph essay on the existential themes in Albert Camus's The Stranger and Peter Weir's film The Truman Show. (Writing Standard 1.1: Prewriting for Expository Essays) |
Tuesday, November 18: Assignment 45, Formal Outline, Existentialism Essay. We will use our prewriting assignments to guide us in creating the formal outline for our existentialism essay after we review the S.E.E. method of writing in our Write Way packet. (Writing Standard 1.1: Writing an Outline for Expository Essays) |
| Wednesday, November 19: Formal Outline, Existentialism Essay. We will continue to use our prewriting assignments and Write Way packet to guide us in creating the formal outline for our existentialism essay as we apply the S.E.E. method of writing a well structured composition. (Writing Standard 1.1: Writing an Outline for Expository Essays) |
Thursday, November 20: Assignment 46, Rough Draft, Existentialism Essay. We will our formal outline, prewriting assignments, and Write Way packet to guide the composition of the rough draft of our existentialism essay as we apply the S.E.E. method of writing throughout every step of the writing process. (Writing Standard 1.1: Writing an Outline for Expository Essays) |
Friday, November 21:Rough Draft, Transcendentalism Essay. We will our formal outline, prewriting assignments, and Write Way packet to guide in completing the composition of the rough draft of our existentialism essay as we apply the S.E.E. method of writing throughout every step of the writing process. (Writing Standard 1.1: Writing an Outline for Expository Essays) |
Homework November 10 through November 14 |
| Monday, November 10: No School, Admission's Day. We will enjoy a day off from school to mark California's admission to the United States in 1850. The strange thing is, though, is that our state was admitted to the union on September 9, so why are we taking a day off in November? Go figure. |
Tuesday, November 11: No School, Veteran's Day. We will enjoy another day off, this time to honor the millions of men and women who have served in the armed forces over the centuries. If you know a veteran, thank her or him for honorably serving our country. |
| Wednesday, November 12: Types of Leads.We will learn how to begin an essay by learning about a variety of leads as we copy down over fifty different ways to start an essay. Then, we will read the directions and rubric for our expository essay on the existential themes and issues in the Albert Camus's The Stranger and the archetypal elements in Peter Weir's film The Truman Show. (Writing Standard 1.1: Prewriting for Expository Essays) |
Thursday, November 13: Assignment 43, Prewriting, Step 2, Existentialism Essay.We will use our prewriting to help us write a reflective response regarding the existential themes and issues in Albert Camus's novel The Stranger and Peter Weir's film The Truman Show as we continue to prewriting for our expository essay. (Writing Standard 1.1: Prewriting for Expository Essays) |
Friday, November 14: Assignment 44, Practice Rubric Evaluation. We will use the rubric to evaluate a sample essay for our expository essay on the existential themes and issues in the Albert Camus's novel The Stranger and Peter Weir's film The Truman Show. (Writing Standard 1.1: Prewriting for Expository Essays) |
Homework November 3 through November 7 |
| Monday, November 3: Assignment 37, Prewriting, The Stranger. We will begin the prewriting process by creating at least fourteen examples from Albert Camus's novel The Stranger in preparation of writing an expository essay on its existential themes.(Writing Standard 1.3: Structuring Ideas) |
Tuesday, November 4: Assignment 38, Prewriting, The Truman Show. We will begin the prewriting process by creating at least fourteen examples from Peter Weir's film The Truman Show in preparation of writing an expository essay on its existential and archetypal themes.(Writing Standard 1.3: Structuring Ideas) |
| Wednesday, November 5: Assignment 39, Dramatic Structure, The Stranger. We will learn how to create a Dramatic Structure reading response as we analyze the the plot in order to understand how the story was written in order to deepen the impact upon the reader. (Literary Response and Analysis Standard 3.2: Point of View) |
Thursday, November 6: Assignment 40, Dramatic Structure, The Truman Show. We will learn how to create a Dramatic Structure reading response as we analyze the the plot in order to understand how the story was written in order to deepen the impact upon the reader. (Literary Response and Analysis Standard 3.2: Point of View) |
Friday, November 7: Assignment 41, Quiz, The Truman Show. We will use our Cornell Notes to guide us in taking a quiz on the existential and archetypal aspects of the film The Truman Show in preparation of composing a multi-paragraph expository essay examining The Stranger next week. (Literary Response and Analysis Standard 3.3: Analysis of Author's Rhetorical Style) |
Homework October 27 through October 31 |
| Monday, October 27: Evaluate Assignments. We will evaluate our assignments for The Stranger as we take Cornell Notes to evaluate the existential aspects of the plot in preparation of starting our study of The Truman Show. For homework, print-out your on-line progress report and have your parents or guardians sign it.(Reading Comprehension Standard 3.7: Philosophical Influences) |
Tuesday, October 28: Assignment 35, Print On-Line Progress Report. We will print-out our on-line progress report and have our parents or guardians sign it. |
| Wednesday, October 29: Assignment 36, Anticipation Guide, Part 3, The Stranger.We will learn how to create a Dramatic Structure reading response as we analyze the the plot in order to understand how the story was written in order to deepen the impact upon the reader. (Reading Comprehension Standard 2.5: Philosophical Assumptions) |
Thursday, October 30: Assignment 37, Cornell Notes 4, The Truman Show. We will begin our study of the existential and archetypal aspects of The Truman Show as we take copious Cornell Notes as we critically view the film and respond to a series of focus questions regarding the plot.. (Reading Comprehension Standard 3.7: Philosophical Influences) |
Friday, October 31: Cornell Notes 38, Dramatic Structure, The Stranger. We will examine the dramatic structure of The Stranger's plot by learning how to create a Dramatic Structure Chart in our to improve our literary evaluative skills. (Reading Comprehension Standard 3.7: Philosophical Influences) |
Homework October 6 through October 10 |
| Monday, October 6: Assignment 25, Quiz, Chapters 4 through 6, Part I, The Stranger.We will use our reading responses, Cornell Notes, and the book to guide us in responding to existential and exposition questions regarding Albert Camus' novel The Stranger for chapter 4 through 6 of the text. . (Reading Comprehension Standard 3.7: Philosophical Influences) |
Tuesday, October 7: Assignment 26, Two Column Journal 8, Chapter 2, Part II.We will learn how to create a Two Column Journal reading response in order to improve our analytical and evaluative skills as we read Chapter 2, Part II Albert Camus' existential novel The Stranger. (Reading Comprehension Standard 2.5: Philosophical Assumptions) |
| Wednesday, October 8: Assignment 27, Quiz, RR Choice, Chapter 3, Part II, The Stranger. We will do a reading response of our choice in order to improve our analytical and evaluative skills as we read Chapter Three, Part II of Albert Camus' existential novel The Stranger. (Reading Comprehension Standard 3.7: Philosophical Influences) |
Thursday, October 9: Assignment 28, Quiz, Chapter 1 through 3, Part II, The Stranger and Assignment 29, RR Choice, Chapter 4, Part II, The Stranger,We will use our reading responses, Cornell Notes, and the book to guide us in responding to existential questions regarding Albert Camus' novel The Stranger for chapters one through three, part two of Albert Camus' novel. For homework, do a reading response of your choice for chapter four, part two of The Stranger. (Reading Comprehension Standard 3.7: Philosophical Influences) |
Friday, October 10: Assignment 30, Headline, Chapter 5, Part II, The Stranger. We will learn how to do a Headline reading response in order to improve our analytical and evaluative skills as we read Chapter Six, Part II of The Stranger. (Literary Response and Analysis Standard 2.4 : Grade Level Appropriate Text) |
Homework September 29 through October 3 |
| Monday, September 29:Assignment 20, Print On-Line Gradebook Report. We will print our On-Line Gradebook Report in order to determine our academic progress in English III-P. For homework, we will have our parents or guardians sign-it. Don't forget to turn it in tomorrow in class |
Tuesday, September 30: Assignment 21, Reading Response Choice, Chapter 5, The Stranger. We will do a reading response of our choice in order to improve our analytical and evaluative skills as we read Chapter Five of The Stranger. (Literary Response and Analysis Standard 3.2: Grade Level Appropriate Text) |
| Wednesday, October 1: Assignment 22,Quiz, Chapters 1 through 5, The Stranger. We will use our reading responses, Cornell Notes, and the book to guide us in responding to existential and exposition questions regarding Albert Camus' novel The Stranger. (Reading Comprehension Standard 3.7: Philosophical Influences) |
Thursday, October 2: Assignment 23, Two Column Journal 8, Chapter 6, We will learn how to create a Two Column Journal reading response in order to improve our analytical and evaluative skills as we read Chapter 6 of The Stranger. (Reading Comprehension Standard 2.5: Philosophical Assumptions) |
Friday, October 3: Assignment 24, Four Column Journal 4, QAP, Chapter 7, The Stranger. We will learn how to do a Four Column Journal, QAP reading response in order to improve our analytical and evaluative skills as we read Chapter 7 of The Stranger. (Literary Response and Analysis Standard 2.4 : Grade Level Appropriate Text) |
Homework September 22 through September 26 |
| Monday, September 22: Assignment 17, Movie Permission Slip; and Evaluate Assignments. We will evaluate our assignments for Camus' The Stranger in preparation of building the needed background knowledge to help us analyze and evaluate the literary aspects of the novel. For homework have your parents or guardians sign the Movie Permission Letter. (Reading Comprehension Standard 3.7: Philosophical Influences) |
Tuesday, September 23: Assignment 18, Quiz,Chapters 1-3, The Stranger. We will take a quiz over chapters one through three of The Stranger as we measure our analytical and evaluative skills. (Reading Comprehension Standard 2.5: Philosophical Assumptions) |
| Wednesday, September 24: Evaluate Assignments. We will evaluate our assignments for Camus' The Stranger in preparation of building the needed background knowledge to help us analyze and evaluate the literary aspects of the novel. (Reading Comprehension Standard 3.7: Philosophical Influences) |
Thursday, September 25:Assignment 19, Two Column Journal 8, Chapter 4, We will learn how to create a Two Column Journal reading response in order to improve our analytical and evaluative skills as we read Chapter 4 of The Stranger. (Reading Comprehension Standard 2.5: Philosophical Assumptions) |
Friday, September 26: Assignment 20, Four Column Journal 4 QAP, Chapter 5, The Stranger. We will learn how to do a Four Column Journal, QAP reading response in order to improve our analytical and evaluative skills as we read Chapter Five of The Stranger. (Literary Response and Analysis Standard 3.2: Grade Level Appropriate Text) |
Homework September 15 through September 19 |
| Monday, September 15: Assignments 13, Print On-Line Gradebook Report and Assignment 14, Part I and II, Anticipation Guide, The Stranger.We will respond in 500 words or more in MLA style to statements based on the themes and issues in Camus' The Stranger as we complete Parts I and II of the Anticipation Guide for the book. Also, have your parents or guardians print out and sign our on-line gradebook report. (Writing Standard 1.3: Structuring Ideas) |
Tuesday, September 16: Assignment 15, Haiku 4U, Chapter 2, The Stranger. We will build the necessary background knowledge to understand existentialism in preparation for studying the philosopher Nietzsche, Sartre, and Kierkegaard in preparation of reading Albert Camus's novella The Stranger. (Reading Comprehension Standard 2.5: Philosophical Assumptions) |
| Wednesday, September 17: Evaluate Assignments. We will evaluate our assignments for Camus' The Stranger in preparation of building the needed background knowledge to help us analyze and evaluate the literary aspects of the novel. (Reading Comprehension Standard 3.7: Philosophical Influences) |
Thursday, September 18: Assignments 16, One Pager, Chapter 3, The Stranger. We will learn how to create a One Pager reading response in order to improve our analytical and evaluative skills as we read Chapter Two of The Stranger. (Reading Comprehension Standard 2.5: Philosophical Assumptions) |
Friday, September 19: Assignment 17, Quiz, The Stranger, Chapters 1 through 3 and Assignment 17, Two Column Journal 8, Chapter 4, The Stranger. , Cornell Notes, Existentialism. We will take a quiz over chapters one through three of The Stranger as we measure our evaluative skills. For homework, we will learn how to do a Two Column Journal as we study Chapter Four of the novel. (Literary Response and Analysis Standard 3.2: Grade Level Appropriate Text) |
Homework September 8 through September 12 |
| Monday, September 8: Assignments 8,Evaluate Benchmark Essay 1.We will use the six point UC Subject A Rubric to evaluate the essay we wrote for Benchmark Test 1 where we analyzed the themes and issues in Edvard Munch's painting "The Scream." (Writing Standard 1.9: Evaluation of Essays) |
Tuesday, September 9: Assignment 9, Existentialism Web Search. We will build the necessary background knowledge to understand existentialism in preparation for studying the philosopher Nietzsche, Sartre, and Kierkegaard in preparation of reading Albert Camus's novella The Stranger. (Writing Standard 1.6: Research and Technology) |
| Wednesday, September 10: Assignment 10, Who Am I Existent -"The Scream." We will venture to the library to take a brief existential quiz to superficially begin our study of existential philosophy before we begin reading Albert Camus' novella The Stranger. (Reading Comprehension Standard 3.7: Philosophical Influences) |
Thursday, September 11: Assignments 11,Existential Quiz. We will use our web search to guide us in taking a quiz on existentialism in preparation of reading Albert Camus's novella The Stranger. (Reading Comprehension Standard 3.7: Philosophical Influences) |
Friday, September 12 : Assignment 12, Cornell Notes, Existentialism. We will evaluate the existentialism quiz by taking copious Cornell Notes to build the necessary knowledge to understand existentialism in preparation for studying the philosopher Nietzsche, Sartre, and Kierkegaard as well as reading Albert Camus's novella The Stranger. (Writing Standard 1.6: Research and Technology) |
Homework September 1 through September 5 |
| Monday, September 1: No School - Labor Day. We will enjoy a day off from the first hectic week of school in order to appreciate the efforts of millions of men and women who work hard every day to give us the lifestyle we enjoy in the United States. |
Tuesday, September 2: Assignment 7, Check-out World Literature Textbook and The Stranger. We will finish our benchmark essay after going to the library to checkout the World Literature textbook and Albert Camus' novella The Stranger in preparation of beginning our unit on existentialism next week. |
| Wednesday, September 3: Finish Benchmark 1 Essay-"The Scream." We will finish critically viewing the painting "The Scream," by Albert Camus in order to analyze and evaluate it by writing an essay that is supported by strong examples and explanations in order to determine the level of our writing ability as we begin the new school year. (Writing Standard 2.2: Response to Literature) |
Thursday, September 4: Assignments 8,Evaluate Benchmark Essay 1.We will use the six point UC Subject A Rubric to evaluate the essay we wrote for Benchmark Test 1 where we analyzed the themes and issues in Edvard Munch's painting "The Scream." (Writing Standard 2.2: Response to Literature) |
Friday, September 5: Assignment 9, Existentialism Web Search. We will build the necessary background knowledge to understand existentialism in preparation for studying the philosopher Nietzsche, Sartre, and Kierkegaard in preparation of reading Albert Camus's novella The Stranger.. (Writing Standard 1.6: Research and Technology) |
Homework August 25 through August 29 |
| Monday, August 25: Assignment 1, Bloom's Taxonomy and Assignment 2, Syllabus Signed. We will work in small groups to discuss and analyze an abstract work of art in order to set the tone for the level of intellectual intensity we will experience in English IV-P. (Literary Response and Analysis Standard 3.6: Interpreting Archetypes and Symbols.) |
Tuesday, August 26: Assignments 3, English Notebook. We will review our course syllabus and discuss the curriculum in English IV-P in order to discover which world literature we'll be reading as well as the essays we'll bring writing for the 2008-2009 school year. |
| Wednesday, August 27: Assignments 4 and 5, Benchmark 1 Essay. We will critically view the painting "The Scream," by Edvard Munch in order to analyze and evaluate it by writing an essay that is supported by strong examples and explanations in order to determine the level of our writing ability as we begin the new school year. (Writing Standard 2.2: Response to Literature) |
Thursday, August 28:Assignments 6,Childhood Photos.We will critically view the painting "The Scream," by Edvard Munch in order to analyze and evaluate it by writing an essay that is supported by strong examples and explanations in order to determine the level of our writing ability as we begin the new school year. For homework, we will bring in two photos from our childhood to put on our classroom walls. (Writing Standard 2.2: Response to Literature) |
Friday, August 29: Assignment 7, Check-out 1984 and Textbook. We will finish our benchmark essay after going to the library to checkout the George Orwell's dystopian novel 1984, as well as our world literature textbook. (Writing Standard 2.2: Response to Literature) |
Semester Two: 2007 - 2008
Homework June 2 through June 6 |
| Monday, June 2: Assignment 85, Return Textbook to Library. We will turn in our world literature textbooks to the library today before we begin our presentations of our Vidiots Foreign Film Movie Review Show based on the evaluative essay we wrote based on criteria we established for our film's genre. |
| Tuesday, June 3: Assignments 86,Vidiots Final Presentation. We will begin our presentations of our Vidiots Foreign Film Movie Review Show based on the evaluative essay we wrote based on criteria we established for our film's genre. (Listening and Speaking Standard 2.3: Oral Response to Literature) |
| Wednesday, June 4: Assignments 86,Vidiots Final Presentation. We will begin our presentations of our Vidiots Foreign Film Movie Review Show based on the evaluative essay we wrote based on criteria we established for our film's genre. (Listening and Speaking Standard 2.3: Oral Response to Literature) |
Thursday, June 5:Assignments 86,Vidiots Final Presentation.We will begin our presentations of our Vidiots Foreign Film Movie Review Show based on the evaluative essay we wrote based on criteria we established for our film's genre. (Listening and Speaking Standard 2.3: Oral Response to Literature) |
Friday, June 6: Assignments 86,Vidiots Final Presentation. We will begin our presentations of our Vidiots Foreign Film Movie Review Show based on the evaluative essay we wrote based on criteria we established for our film's genre. (Listening and Speaking Standard 2.3: Oral Response to Literature) |
Homework for May 26 through May 30 |
| Monday, May 26: Assignments 77, Rubric Evaluation, Vidiots Rough Draft.We will use the twelve point rubric to peer evaluate the rough draft for our evaluative essay on the foreign language film we're evaluating the our final so we may revise it tonight and highlight the changes. (Writing Standard 1.9: Revision of Rough Draft) |
| Tuesday, May 27: Assignments 80,Printed and Signed On-Line Progress Report. We will examine DVD presentations of past Vidiots presentations so we'll gain some insight on how to do our final presentation based on our evaluative essay on the foreign language film we reviewed last week. (Listening and Speaking Standard 1.0: Audience) |
| Wednesday, May 28: Assignments 81, Script Outline/Rough Draft. We will use our evaluative essay on the foreign language film we evaluated for our final so we may create the outline and rough draft of the script for the presentation of our videotaped presentation next week. (Writing Standard 1.0: Prewriting) |
Thursday, May 29: Assignments 82, Script Outline/Rough Draft.We will use our evaluative essay on the foreign language film we evaluated for our final so we may create the outline and rough draft of the script for the presentation of our videotaped presentation next week. (Writing Standard 1.0: Prewriting) |
Friday, May 30: Assignment 83, Final Vidiots Videotaped Presentation. We will use our script to rehearse and videotape our Vidiots presentation on the foreign language film we evaluated for our final so we may play our video for our class next week to demonstrate how well we've meet the requirements of the rubric. . (Listening and Speaking Standard : Deliver Oral Reports) |
Homework for May 19 through May 23 |
| Monday, May 19: Assignments 77, Rubric Evaluation, Vidiots Rough Draft.We will use teh twelve point rubric to peer evaluate the rough draft for our evaluative essay on the foreign language film we're evaluating the our final so we may revise it tonight and highlight the changes. (Writing Standard 1.9: Revision of Rough Draft) |
| Tuesday, May 20: Assignments 78, Glossed Final Draft and Assignment 79, Works Cited Page. We will use the peer evaluation of the rough draft for our evaluative essay on the foreign language film we're evaluating the our final so we may revise it tonight and highlight the changes. Also, we will create the works cited page to verify our sources and research. (Writing Standard 1.9: Revision of Rough Draft) |
| Wednesday, May 21: Assignments 80, Script Outline/Rough Draft. We will use our evaluative essay on the foreign language film we're evaluating the our final so we may create the outline and rough draft of the script for the presentation of our final. next week. (Writing Standard 1.0: Prewriting) |
Thursday, May 22: Assignments 79, Script Outline/Rough Draft. We will use our evaluative essay on the foreign language film we're evaluating the our final so we may create the outline and rough draft of the script for the presentation of our final. next week. (Writing Standard 1.0: Prewriting) |
Friday, May 23: No School. Memorial Day Weekend We will enjoy a day off from school as we take time to reflect upon the sacrifice millions of men and women who have given their lives in service of our county. Also, don't forget, there's no school on Monday, either. So, enjoy an extended weekend but get your homework done. |
Homework for May 12 through May 16 |
| Monday, May 12: Assignments 72, Elements of Fiction and Dramatic Structure Analysis.We will analyze the literary aspects of the foreign language film we've chosen to evaluate as we create a dramatic structure reading response that will help us write an evaluative essay on the movie . (Reading Comprehension Standard 3.0: Literary Response and Analysis) |
| Tuesday, May 13: Assignments 73, All Research Printed, Foreign Film Essay. We will print three complete on-line movie reviews of the foreign film we're analyzing for our final so we may cite them in our essay. Two of the reviews must agree with one another and the third must be antithesis. (Reading Comprehension Standard 3.3: Analyzing Author's Style) |
| Wednesday, May 14: Assignments 74, Formal Outline.We will use our prewriting to guide us in creating a formal outline for our evaluative essay of the foreign language film we're evaluating for our final . (Reading Comprehension Standard 3.3: Analyzing Author's Style) |
Thursday, May 15: Assignment 75, Rough Draft, Foreign Film. We will use our prewriting and formal outline to guide us in creating the rough draft for our evaluative essay for the foreign language film we're evaluating the our final (Reading Comprehension Standard 3.0: Literary Response and Analysis) |
Friday, May 16: Assignment 76, Quiz, Foreign Film. We will take a quiz on the the literary aspects of the foreign language film we've chosen to evaluate as we respond to questions for a quiz that will measure our degree of preparation for completing the essay on-time for our final. (Reading Comprehension Standard 3.0: Literary Response and Analysis) |
Homework for May 5 through May 9 |
| Monday, May 5: Assignment 68, China, Confucius, and Taoism Quiz.We will use our Cornell Notes and reading responses to guide us in an open-book quiz on the influence of China, Confucius, and Taoism in preparation of outlining an essay this week. (Reading Comprehension Standard 3.8: Literary Criticism) |
| Tuesday, May 6: Assignment 69, Print On-line Progress Report. We will evaluate our assignments from our unit on China, Confucius, and Taoism as we continue our study of world cultural and the connections we can make with the universal themes represented in their literature in preparation of outlining an essay this week. Also, we will print our on-line progress report and have our parents or guardians sign it. (Reading Comprehension Standard 3.8: Literary Criticism) |
| Wednesday, May 7: Assignments 70, Foreign Film Web Search. We will discuss our final and choose a partner in preparation of choosing a foreign language film that we will critically view and write an evaluative essay as part of our final for English IV-P. (Reading Comprehension Standard 3.3: Analyzing Author's Style) |
Thursday, May 8: Assignments 71, Analytical Mind Diagram, Greek, Persian, Arab, and Chinese Culture.We will create an analytical mind diagram as a means of outlining an essay on the influence of Greek, Persian, Arab, and Chinese culture and literature on American culture. (Reading Comprehension Standard 3.3: Analyzing Author's Style) |
Friday, May 9: Assignment 72, Dramatic Structure, Foreign Film. We will analyze the literary aspects of the foreign language film we've chosen to evaluate as we create a dramatic structure reading response that will help us write an evaluative essay on the movie . (Reading Comprehension Standard 3.0: Literary Response and Analysis) |
Homework for April 28 through May 2 |
| Monday, April 28: Evaluate Assignments.We will evaluate our assignments from our unit on Persian and Arabic culture as we continue our study of world cultural and the connections we can make with the universal themes respresented in their literature. (Reading Comprehension Standard 3.8: Literary Criticism) |
| Tuesday, April 29: Evaluate AssignmentsWe will evaluate our assignments from our unit on Persian and Arabic culture as we continue our study of world cultural and the connections we can make with the universal themes respresented in their literature. (Reading Comprehension Standard 3.8: Literary Criticism) |
| Wednesday, April 30: Assignments 65, RR Choice, Pages 434-438. We will create a reading response of our choice to improve our comprehension of the themes and issues in our study of the influence of Confucius's "Analects" in our lives in Modern America. (Reading Comprehension Standard 3.3: Analyzing Author's Style) |
Thursday, May 1: Assignments 66, RR Choice, Pages 440-444.We will create a reading response of our choice to improve our comprehension of the themes and issues in our study of the influence of Lao-Tzu's spiritual writings in the "Tao Te Ching." (Reading Comprehension Standard 3.3: Analyzing Author's Style) |
| Friday, May 2: Assignment 67, Quiz, Chinese Culture and Literature. We will take a quiz on Chinese culture to measure the degree we comprehend the issues and themes in their literature in preparation of outlining a potential essay next week. (Reading Comprehension Standard 3.0: Literary Response and Analysis) |
Homework for April 21 through April 25 |
| Monday, April 21: Assignment 60, Cornell Notes 2, Persian and Arabic Literature, Pages 564-575. We will create two pages of copious Cornell Notes and Persian and Arabic culture in preparation of reading important literaturer from these cultures.. (Reading Comprehension Standard 3.0: Literary Response and Analysis) |
| Tuesday, April 22: Assignment 61, RR Choice, "The Koran," Pages 576-580." We will create a reading response of our choice to improve our comprehension of the themes in selections from The Koran. (Listening and Speaking Standard 3.1: Analyzing Characteristics) |
| Wednesday, April 23: Evaluate Assignments.We will evaluate our assignments from our unit on Persian and Arabic culture as we continue our study of world cultural and the connections we can make with the universal themes respresented in their literature. (Reading Comprehension Standard 3.8: Literary Criticism) |
Thursday, April 24: Assignment 62,RR Choice, "The Second Adventure of Sinbad the Sailor." We will create a reading response of our choice to improve our comprehension of the themes and issues in the Arabic story "The Second Adventure of Sinbad the Sailor" in preparation of taking a quiz on it and other selections we've read in Persian and Arabic Culture. (Reading Comprehension Standard 3.3: Analyzing Author's Style) |
| Friday, April 25: Assignment 63, Quiz, Persian and Arabic Culture and Assignment 64, Cornell Notes 420-433. We will take a quiz on Persian and Arabic culture to measure the degree we comprehend the issues and themes in their literature in preparation of outlining a potential essay next week. (Reading Comprehension Standard 3.0: Literary Response and Analysis) |
Homework for April 7 through April 11 |
| Monday, April 7 : Assignment 52, Peer Evaluation, Revised Draft, and Self Evaluation, 1984 Essay. We will use a rubric to analyze and respond to our rough draft of an expository essay focusing on the issues and themes in George Orwell's satirical novel 1984. (Writing Standard 1.9: Evaluation and Revision for an Expository Essay) |
| Tuesday, April 8: Assignment 53, Cornell Notes 1, Socratic Seminar. We will take at least one page of Cornell Notes as we conduct a Socratic Seminar to guide us in revising our expository essay focusing on the issues and themes in George Orwell's satirical novel 1984. (Listening and Speaking Standard 1.0: Critiquing Speakers) |
| Wednesday, April 9: Evaluate Hitler and Stalin Quiz.We will take Cornell Notes as we evaluate the quiz on the documentary we critically viewed last week that focused on the lives of Hitler and Stalin in order to help us understand how George Orwell use them as a basis for satire in 1984. (Reading Standard 3.8: Literary Criticism) |
Thursday, April 10: Assignment 54, Glossed Final Draft, 1984 Essay. We will use the peer comments and self evaluation to help us revise our rough draft of an expository essay focusing on the issues and themes in George Orwell's satirical novel 1984 as we gloss the changes we've made in preparation to turn in the final draft tomorrow. (Writing Standard 1.9: Evaluation and Revision for an Expository Essay) |
| Friday, April 11: Assignment 55, Turn-in Glossed, Final Draft 1984 Essay. We will read our final draft out loud to catch any mistake on the expository essay that focused on the issues and themes in George Orwell's satirical novel 1984. (Writing Standard 1.9: Evaluation and Revision for an Expository Essay) |
Homework for March 31 through April 4 |
| Monday, March 31: Assignment 47, Cornell Notes 1, Hitler and Stalin and Assignment 48, Formal Outline, 1984. We will take Cornell Notes as we critically study a documentary on the lives of Hitler and Stalin in order to understand how George Orwell use them as a basis for satire in 1984. Then, for homework, we will use our prewriting to guide us in creating a formal outline for an expository essay focusing on the issues and themes in George Orwell's satirical novel 1984. (Writing Standard 1.0: Creating an Outline for Expository Essays) |
| Tuesday, April 1: Assignment 49, Rough Draft, 1984. We will use our formal outline to guide us in writing an expository essay focusing on the issues and themes in George Orwell's satirical novel 1984. (Writing Standard 1.3: Creating a Rough Draft for an Expository Essay) |
| Wednesday, April 2: Assignment 50, On-Line Report Card.We will print our on-line report card in order to determine how it accurately reflects the work we've done in class as we have our parents or guardians to sign it so we can turn it in for 100 points on Friday. |
| Thursday, April 3: Assignment 51, Quiz, Hitler and Stalin. We will use our Cornell Notes to guide us on a quiz on the documentary focusing on the lives of Hitler and Stalin in order to understand how George Orwell use them as a basis for satire in 1984. (Reading Standard 3.8: Literary Criticism) |
| Friday, April 4: Assignment 52, Peer Evaluation, Revised Draft, and Self Evaluation, 1984 Essay. We will use a rubric to analyze and respond to our rough draft of an expository essay focusing on the issues and themes in George Orwell's satirical novel 1984. (Writing Standard 1.9: Evaluation and Revision for an Expository Essay) |
Homework for March 17 through March 21 |
| Monday, March 17: Assignment 44, Quiz, Chapters 5 and 6, Part 3, 1984 and Assignment 45, Part III, Anticipation Guide. We will take a quiz over the resolution of main conflict in chapters 5 and 6, part 3, of George Orwell's 1984. For homework, do part 3 of the anticipation guide by writing a 600 word response regarding the issues and themes in the novel. (Literacy Response and Analysis Standard 3.7: Philosophical Assumptions) |
| Tuesday, March 18: Assignment 46, Prewriting, 15 Examples and Assignment 47, Formal Outline, 1984. We will use our prewriting to guide us in creating a formal outline for an expository essay focusing on the issues and themes in George Orwell's satirical novel 1984. (Writing Standard 1.0: Creating an Outline for Expository Essays) |
| Wednesday, March 19: Assignment 48, Rough Draft, 1984. We will use our formal outline to guide us in writing an expository essay focusing on the issues and themes in George Orwell's satirical novel 1984. (Writing Standard 1.3: Creating a Rough Draft for an Expository Essay) |
| Thursday, March 20: Assignment 49, Peer Evaluation. We will use a rubric to analyze and respond to our writing partner's rough draft of an expository essay focusing on the issues and themes in George Orwell's satirical novel 1984. (Writing Standard 1.9: Evaluation and Revision for an Expository Essay) |
| Friday, March 21: Assignment 50, Revision and Self Evaluation, 1984. We will use a rubric to analyze and respond to our rough draft of an expository essay focusing on the issues and themes in George Orwell's satirical novel 1984. (Writing Standard 1.9: Evaluation and Revision for an Expository Essay) |
Homework for March 3 through March 7 |
| Monday, March 3: Assignment 32, Quiz, Chapters 1 through 5, Part 2, 1984 and Assignment 33, RR Choice, Chapter 6 and 7, Part 2, 1984. We will use our reading responses to guide us in a quiz over chapters 1 through 5 of George Orwell's 1984. For homework, do a reading response of your choice for chapters 6 and 7, part 2, of the novel. (Reading Comprehension Standard 2.5: Analyzing the Author's Philosophical Assumptions) |
| Tuesday, March 4: Assignment 34, RR Choice, Chapter 8, Part 2, 1984. We will do a reading response of our choice to help us comprehend, analyze, and evaluate events in the rising action of George Orwell's 1984 in preparation for taking a quiz on Friday. (Literary Response and Analysis Standard 3.7: Philosophical Assumptions) |
| Wednesday, March 5: Assignment 35, RR Choice, Chapter 9, Part 2, 1984. We will do a reading response of our choice to help us comprehend, analyze, and evaluate events in the rising action of George Orwell's 1984 in preparation for taking a quiz on Friday. (Literary Response and Analysis Standard 3.7: Philosophical Assumptions) |
| Thursday, March 6: Assignment 36, RR Choice, Chapter 10, Part 2, 1984. We will do a reading response of our choice to help us comprehend, analyze, and evaluate events in the rising action of George Orwell's 1984 in preparation for taking a quiz on Friday. (Literary Response and Analysis Standard 3.7: Philosophical Assumptions) |
| Friday, March 7: Assignment 37, Quiz, Chapters 6 through 10, Part 2, 1984 and Assignment 38, RR Choice, Chapter 1, Part 3, 1984. We will take a quiz over chapters 6 through 10, part 2, of George Orwell's 1984. For homework, do a reading response of your choice for chapter 1, part 3, of the novel. (Literacy Response and Analysis Standard 3.7: Philosophical Assumptions) |
Homework for February 25 through February 29 |
| Monday, February 25: Assignment 22, Open Mind Diagram, Chapter 7, 1984. We will learn how to do an Open Mind Diagram for Chapter 7 in Orwell's 1984 by printing out the directions on the Reading Response link at mrjeffrey.com. |
| Tuesday, February 26: Assignment 23, RR Choice, Chapter 8, 1984. We will do a reading response of our choice to help us comprehend, analyze, and evaluate events in the rising action of George Orwell's 1984 in preparation of a quiz on tomorrow. (Literary Response and Analysis Standard 3.7: Philosophical Assumptions) |
| Wednesday, February 27: Assignment 24, Quiz, Chapters 6-8, 1984; Assignment 25, RR Choice, Chapters 1 and 2, Part 2, 1984; and Assignment 26, Progress Report Signed. We will take a quiz over chapters 6 through 8 for Orwell's 1984. For homework, do a reading response of your choice for chapters 1 and 2 (part 2) and have your parents or guardians sign your quarterly progress report. (Literary Response and Analysis Standard 3.7: Philosophical Assumptions) |
| Thursday, February 28: Assignment 27, RR Choice, Chapters 3 and 4, Part 2, 1984.We will do a reading response of our choice to help us comprehend, analyze, and evaluate events in the rising action of Orwell's 1984 in preparation of a quiz on Monday. (Literacy Response and Analysis Standard 3.7: Philosophical Assumptions) |
| Friday, February 29: Assignment 27, RR Choice, Chapter 5, Part 2, 1984. We will do a reading response of our choice to help us comprehend, analyze, and evaluate events in the exposition of George Orwell's 1984 in preparation of a quiz on Monday. (Literacy Response and Analysis Standard 3.7: Philosophical Assumptions) |
Homework for February 18 through February 22 |
| Monday, February 18: No School, President's Day. We will enjoy a day off from school and reflect upon the many great presidents who have lead our country. O.K., most off us will simply go to the mountains or the beach and not even think about why we have the day off. Oh, well. it's nice to dream. |
| Tuesday, February 19: Assignment 18, Chapter 3 RR Choice. We will evaluate do a reading response of our choice to help us comprehend, analyze, and evaluate events in the exposition of George Orwell's 1984 in preparation of a quiz on Friday. (Literary Response and Analysis Standard 3.7: Philosophical Assumptions) |
| Wednesday, February 20: Assignment 19, Chapter 4 RR Choice. We will evaluate do a reading response of our choice to help us comprehend, analyze, and evaluate events in the exposition of George Orwell's 1984 in preparation of a quiz on Friday. (Literary Response and Analysis Standard 3.7: Philosophical Assumptions) |
| Thursday, February 21: Assignment 20, Chapter 5, RR Choice.We will evaluate do a reading response of our choice to help us comprehend, analyze, and evaluate events in the exposition of George Orwell's 1984 in preparation of a quiz on Friday. (Literacy Response and Analysis Standard 3.7: Philosophical Assumptions) |
| Friday, February 22: Assignment 21, Chapter 1-5 Quiz, 1984. W e will evaluate do a reading response of our choice to help us comprehend, analyze, and evaluate events in the exposition of George Orwell's 1984 in preparation of a quiz on Friday. (Literacy Response and Analysis Standard 3.7: Philosophical Assumptions) |
Homework for February 4 through February 8 |
| Monday, February 4: Assignment 12-Benchmark 2. We will take the second Benchmark Test of the school year by using the CSU Rubric to guide our response to a prompt that will help us understand the issues and themes in Arthur Miller's allegorical play The Crucible. (Writing Standard 2.0: Composing Expository Essays) |
| Tuesday, February 5: Assignment 13, Finish Benchmark Test.We will take the second Benchmark Test of the school year by using the CSU Rubric to guide our response to a prompt that will help us understand the issues and themes in Arthur Miller's allegorical play The Crucible. (Writing Standard 2.0: Composing Expository Essays) |
| Wednesday, February 6: We will evaluate all of our assignments that helped us build the necessary background knowledge to understand the social context in which 1984 is set in order to gain a deeper critical understanding of the novel. |
| Thursday, February 7: Assignment 14, Socratic Seminar, 1984. We will use the Anticipation Guide for George Orwell's dystopic novel 1984 to build the necessary background knowledge to understand the issues and themes in the plot. (Listening and Speaking Standard 1.1: Audience Awareness) |
| Friday, February 8: Evaluate Assignments. We will use the Anticipating Guide for George Orwell's dystopic novel 1984 to build the necessary background knowledge to understand the issues and themes in the plot. (Writing Standard 2.0: Writing Expository Essays) |
Homework for January 28 through February 1 |
| Monday, January 28: Assignment 7, Anticipation Guide. We will respond to a series of statements regarding the themes and issues in 1984 then choosing one on which to write a 600 word Deep Thoughts response in MLA format that we'll post on our message board. (Writing Standard 2.2: Expository Essay). |
| Tuesday, January 29: Assignment 8, Orwellian Web Search and Assignment 9, Cornell Notes 1.We will surf the web to build the necessary background information to understand the social context in which George Orwell's 1984 is set. Then, we'll take one page of Cornell Notes analyzing the allusions in The Twilight Zone Episode "The Obsolete Man." (Writing Standard 1.0: Research) |
| Wednesday, January 30 : We will continue to surf the web to build the necessary background information to understand the social context in which George Orwell's novel 1984 is set. Then, we'll take one page of Cornell Notes analyzing the allusions in The Twilight Zone Episode "The Obsolete Man.." (Writing Standard 1.0: Research) |
| Thursday, January 31: Assignment 10, Orwellian Quiz.We will use our web search to guide us in responding to questions regarding the 1984 Quiz in preparation of reading George Orwell's dystopic novel 1984 that satirizes The Soviet Union, Nazi Germany and post World War II England. (Writing Standard 2.0: Writing Expository Essays) |
| Friday, February 1: Evaluate Assignments.We will evaluate all of our assignments that helped us build the necessary background knowledge to understand the social context in which 1984 is set in order to gain a deeper critical understanding of the novel. (Writing Standard 2.0: Writing Expository Essays) |
Homework for January 22 through January 25 |
| Monday, January 21: No School, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day . We will enjoy a day off between semesters as we take time to reflect on the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and the impact his life made upon our country. |
| Tuesday, January 22: Assignment 1, Published Draft, Existential Essay.We will use the Editors Guide to learn how to make improvements on our existential essay as well as how to make the content changes that are necessary to improve our writing skills and potentially raise our score by five percent. (Writing Standard 1.9: Revision) |
| Wednesday, January 23: Assignment 2, Print On-Line Semester Report Card .We will print our on-line semester one report and verify its accuracy so we can have our parents or guardians sign it. Also, don't forget that your published existential essay is due tomorrow, as well. (Writing Standard 1.9: Revision) |
| Thursday, January 24: Assignment 3, Timed Essay, Macbeth.We will respond to a writing prompt and use the accompanying rubric to guide in writing a multiparagraph response to the issues and themes in William Shakespeare's play Macbeth. (Writing Standard 2.0: Writing Expository Essays) |
| Friday, January 25: Assignment 4, Word Process Timed Essay, Of Mice and Men.We will finish responding to a writing prompt and using the accompanying rubric to guide in writing a multiparagraph response to the issues and themes in William Shakespeare's play Macbeth by word processing the essay over the weekend. (Writing Standard 2.0: Writing Expository Essays) |
Homework for January 14 through January 18 |
| Monday, January 14: Assignment 55. Print Out and Parent Signature for On-Line Report Card. We will print out our on-line progress report and have our parents or guaridans sign it. (Reading Comprehension Standard 2.2: Analysis of Plot Structure) |
| Tuesday, January 15: Finals, Period 3 and 4.We will use the two pages of notes we created from the study guide to guide in in taking the English III-P semester final. Don't forget, you can only have one page of notes front and back and your parents or guardians must sign them for you to use them during the test. (English Language Arts Standard: Basically Almost All of Them!) |
| Wednesday, January 16: Finals, Period 2 and 5.We will use the two pages of notes we created from the study guide to guide in in taking the English III-P semester final. Don't forget, you can only have one page of notes front and back and your parents or guardians must sign them for you to use them during the test. (English Language Arts Standard: Basically Almost All of Them!) |
| Thursday, January 17: Finals, Period 1 and 6.We will use the two pages of notes we created from the study guide to guide in in taking the English III-P semester final. Don't forget, you can only have one page of notes front and back and your parents or guardians must sign them for you to use them during the test. (English Language Arts Standard: Basically Almost All of Them!) |
| Friday, January 18: No School. Enjoy the day off of school and rest up for the next semester. Don't forget, there's no school on Monday either as we celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. birthday. |
Homework for January 8 through January 12 |
| Monday, January 8 : Assignment 50. Macbeth, RR Choice, Act III. We will do a reading response of our choice to help us comprehend and analyze Act III of William Shakespeare's tragic drama Macbeth in preparation of taking the semester final next week. (Reading Comprehension Standard 2.2: Analysis of Plot Structure) |
Tuesday, January 9 : Assignment 51. Macbeth, RR Choice, Act IV. We will do a reading response of our choice to help us comprehend and analyze Act IV of William Shakespeare's tragic drama Macbeth in preparation of taking the semester final next week. (Reading Comprehension Standard 2.2: Analysis of Plot Structure) |
| Wednesday, January 10 : Assignment 52. Macbeth, RR Choice, Act V. We will do a reading response of our choice to help us comprehend and analyze Act V of William Shakespeare's tragic drama Macbeth in preparation of taking the semester final next week. (Reading Comprehension Standard 2.2: Analysis of Plot Structure) |
Thursday, January 11 : Assignment 53, Study Guide.We will begin working on the study guide for our English IV-P semester final as we create on page of notes front and back that we may use on the final as long as our parents or guardians have signed them. (English Language Arts Standard: Basically Almost All of Them!) |
| Friday, January 12 :Assignment 53, Study Guide.We will begin working on the study guide for our English IV-P semester final as we create on page of notes front and back that we may use on the final as long as our parents or guardians have signed them. (English Language Arts Standard: Basically Almost All of Them!) |
Homework for December 10 through December 14 |
| Monday, December 10:Assignment 40, Formal Outline, Existential Essay. We will use our brainstorm to guide us in outlining our essay on the existential and archetypal aspects of The Stranger and The Truman Show. (Writing Standard 1.1: Organization and Focus) |
Tuesday, December 11: Essay Structure Review: We will add to our S.E.E. Writing Method Cornell Notes as we apply that method to and essay's structure in preparation of writing the Rough Draft draft of our transcendentalism essay tomorrow and Thursday.(Writing Standard 1.1: Organization and Focus) |
| Wednesday, December 12: Assignment 41, Rough Draft, Existential Essay. We will use our brainstorm and outline to guide us in writing the first draft of our essay on the existential and archetypal aspects of The Stranger and The Truman Show. (Writing Standard 1.1: Organization and Focus) |
Thursday, December 13: We will continue to use our brainstorm and outline to write the first draft of our essay on the existential and archetypal aspects of The Stranger and The Truman Show in preparation of revising it this weekend.(Writing Standard 1.1: Organization and Focus) |
| Friday, December 14: Assignment 42. Peer Evaluation and Assignment 43, Revised Final Draft. We will peer evaluate on another's essay and make revisions to it this weekend in preparation of writing the final draft of it on Monday night. The final draft will be due on Friday.(Writing Standard 1.1: Organization and Focus) |
Homework for December 3 through December 7 |
| Monday, December 3: Assignment 40, Formal Outline, Existential Essay. We will use our brainstorm to guide us in outlining our essay on the existential and archetypal aspects of The Stranger and The Truman Show. (Writing Standard 1.1: Organization and Focus) |
Tuesday, December 4: Essay Structure Review: We will add to our S.E.E. Writing Method Cornell Notes as we apply that method to and essay's structure in preparation of writing the Rough Draft draft of our transcendentalism essay tomorrow and Thursday.(Writing Standard 1.1: Organization and Focus) |
| Wednesday, December 5: Assignment 41, Rough Draft, Existential Essay. We will use our brainstorm and outline to guide us in writing the first draft of our essay on the existential and archetypal aspects of The Stranger and The Truman Show.(Writing Standard 1.1: Organization and Focus) |
Thursday, December 6: We will continue to use our brainstorm and outline to write the first draft of our essay on the existential and archetypal aspects of The Stranger and The Truman Show in preparation of revising it this weekend.(Writing Standard 1.1: Organization and Focus) |
| Friday, December 7: Assignment 42. Peer Evaluation and Assignment 39, Revised Draft. We will peer evaluate on another's essay and make revisions to it this weekend in preparation of writing the final draft of it on Monday night. The final draft will be due on Friday.(Writing Standard 1.1: Organization and Focus) |
Homework for November 26 through November 30 |
| Monday, November 26: Assignment 35, Prewriting Step 1, Existential Essay. We will brainstorm our topic to help us create a thesis statement for an essay on the existential and archetypal aspects of The Stranger and The Truman Show . (Writing Standard 1.1: Organization and Focus) |
| Tuesday, November 27: Assignment 36, S.E.E. Method of Writing. We will use Cornell Notes to learn how to use the S.E.E. Method of Writing in order to improve our analytical and expository writing skills in preparation of writing an essay on the existential and archetypal aspects of The Stranger and The Truman Show. (Writing Standard 1.1: Organization and Focus) |
| Wednesday, November 28: Assignment 37, Formal Outline, Existential Essay. We will use our brainstorm to guide us in outlining our essay on the existential and archetypal aspects of The Stranger and The Truman Show. (Writing Standard 1.1: Organization and Focus) |
| Thursday, November 29: We will finish using our brainstorm to guide us in outlining our essay on the existential and archetypal aspects of The Stranger and The Truman Show.(Writing Standard 1.1: Organization and Focus) |
| Friday, November 30: Assignment 38, Rough Draft, Existential Essay. We will use our brainstorm and outline to guide us in writing the first draft of our essay on the existential and archetypal aspects of The Stranger and The Truman Show.(Writing Standard 1.1: Organization and Focus) |
| Homework for October 22 through October 26 |
| Monday, October 22: Assignment 28 Quiz, Chapters 4 and 5, Part II, The Stranger. We will take a quiz over Chapters Four and Five,, Part Two of Albert Camus' existential novel to measure our level of comprehension and analysis regarding its existential aspects.. (Reading Comprehension Standard 2.5: Philosophical Assumptions) |
| Tuesday, October 23 : Assignment 29, Anticipation Guide, Part III,The Stranger. We will respond in 500 words or more in MLA format to demonstrate how The Stranger has influenced the way we think about ourselves and the world. (Reading Comprehension Standard 2.5: Philosophical Assumptions) |
| Wednesday, October 24 : Writers Chair. We will learn read our responses to the class from the Writers Chair as we discuss our perceptions regarding existentialism (Reading Comprehension Standard 2.5: Philosophical Assumptions ) |
Thursday, October 25 : Evaluate Assignments. We will do a reading response of our choice for Part Two of The Stranger to increase our comprehension of Albert Camus' existential novel. (Reading Comprehension Standard 2.5: Philosophical Assumptions ) |
| Friday, October 26: Assignment 30, Prewriting, The Stranger. We will learn how to do a Headline Reading Response for Chapter Five, Part Two of The Stranger to increase our comprehension of Albert Camus' existential novel. (Reading Comprehension Standard 2.5: Philosophical Assumptions ) |
Homework for October 15 through October 19 |
| Monday, October 15 : Assignment 24 Quiz, Chapters 3, Part II, The Stranger. We will do a reading response of our choice for Chapter Three, Part Two of Albert Camus' existential novel to measure our level of comprehension and analysis regarding its existential aspects.. (Reading Comprehension Standard 2.5: Philosophical Assumptions) |
| Tuesday, October 16 : Assignment 25 Quiz, Chapters 1, 2, and 3, Part II, The Stranger. We will take a quiz over Chapters One through Three, Part Two of Albert Camus' existential novel to measure our level of comprehension and analysis regarding its existential aspects.. (Reading Comprehension Standard 2.5: Philosophical Assumptions) |
| Wednesday, October 17 : Evaluate Assignments. We will do a reading response of our choice for Part Two of The Stranger to increase our comprehension of Albert Camus' existential novel. (Reading Comprehension Standard 2.5: Philosophical Assumptions ) |
| Thursday, October 18 : Assignment 26, Upstairs / Downstairs Reading Response, Chapter 4 (Part II), The Stranger. We will learn how to do an Upstairs/Downstairs reading response for Chapter Four, Part Two of The Stranger to increase our comprehension of Albert Camus' existential novel. (Reading Comprehension Standard 2.5: Philosophical Assumptions ) |
| Friday, October 19: Assignment 27 Quiz, Chapters 5, Part II, The Stranger. We will learn how to do a Headline Reading Response for Chapter Five, Part Two of The Stranger to increase our comprehension of Albert Camus' existential novel. (Reading Comprehension Standard 2.5: Philosophical Assumptions ) |
Homework for October 8 through October 12 |
| Monday, October 8 : Evaluate Assignments for The Stranger. We will take detailed Cornell Notes as we evaluate the quizzes and reading responses for Chapters One through Six of Albert Camus's existential novel The Stranger. (Reading Comprehension Standard 2.5: Philosophical Assumptions) |
| Tuesday, October 9 : Evaluate Assignments for The Stranger. We will take detailed Cornell Notes as we evaluate the quizzes and reading responses for Chapters One through Six of Albert Camus's existential novel The Stranger. (Reading Comprehension Standard 2.5: Philosophical Assumptions) |
| Wednesday, October 10 : Assignment 23 Reading Response Choice, Chapters 1-2 (Part II), The Stranger. We will do a reading response of our choice for chapters 1 and 2, part two of The Stranger to increase our comprehension of Albert Camus' existential novel. (Reading Comprehension Standard 2.5: Philosophical Assumptions ) |
| Thursday, October 11 : Assignment 24 Reading Response Choice, Chapter 3 (Part II), The Stranger. We will do a reading response of our choice for chapter 3, part two of The Stranger to increase our comprehension of Albert Camus' existential novel. (Reading Comprehension Standard 2.5: Philosophical Assumptions ) |
| Friday, October 12: Assignment 25 Quiz, Chapters 1, 2, and 3, Part II, The Stranger. We will take a quiz over chapters one through three, part two of Albert Camus' existential novel to measure our level of comprehension and analysis regarding its existential aspects.. (Reading Comprehension Standard 2.5: Philosophical Assumptions) |
Homework for September 24 to September 28 |
| Monday, September 24 : Socratic Seminar. We will discuss the issues, themes, and existential philosophy of Albert Camus' novel The Stranger as we actively participate in a Socratic seminar. (Listening and Speaking Standard 1.5: Contemporary Arguments) |
| Tuesday, September 25 : Assignment 17, Haiku 4U, Chapter 3, The Stranger. We will learn how to create a Haiku 4U reading response to increase our comprehension of and analysis of chapter three of Albert Camus' existential novel The Stranger. (Reading Comprehension Standard 2.5: Philosophical Assumptions) |
| Wednesday, September 26 : Evaluate Assignments, The Stranger. We will evaluate our assignments from The Stranger to increase our comprehension of Albert Camus' existential novel. (Reading Comprehension Standard 2.5: Philosophical Assumptions) |
| Thursday, September 27 : Assignment 18, Quiz, Chapters 1, 2, and 3, (Part I), The Stranger. We will take an exposition quiz as a means of increasing our comprehension and analysis for chapters one through three of Albert Camus' novel The Stranger. (Reading Comprehension Standard 2.5: Philosophical Assumptions) |
| Friday, September 28: Assignment 19, Note-Taking/ Note-Making 8, Chapter 4 and 5, The Stranger. We will evaluate our assignments from The Stranger to increase our comprehension of Albert Camus' existential novel. (Reading Comprehension Standard 2.5: Philosophical Assumptions) |