Homework
Wednesday, May 23
2nd block:
- Ch. 9 and 10 of LOTF due Friday (study questions only--we'll work on the short answer together in class).
3rd and 4th blocks:
- Quiz Thursday on chapters 7-12 of LOTF.
- For Friday, read the short story "A Temporary Matter" by Jhumpa Lahiri. Post your response to the story on your class blog.
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Tuesday, May 22
2nd block:
- Ch. 7 and 8 of LOTF due Wednesday (study questions and vocab only--we'll work on the short answer together in class).
3rd and 4th blocks:
- Quiz Thursday on chapters 7-12 of LOTF.
- For Friday, read the short story "A Temporary Matter" by Jhumpa Lahiri. Post your response to the story on your class blog.
*****
Monday, May 21
2nd block:
- Final copy of your Romeo and Juliet essay is due tomorrow. Revise, edit, and upload your essay to TurnItIn.com. Print a clean copy of the revised essay to submit to me along with your first draft and rubric/comments.
- Ch. 7 and 8 of LOTF due Wednesday (study questions and vocab only--we'll work on the short answer together in class).
3rd and 4th blocks:
- For Tuesday, read chapters 11-12 and complete the study questions, vocab, and short answer.
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Friday, May 18
2nd block:
- Quiz Monday on chapters 1-6 of Lord of the Flies (includes vocabulary, short answer, characterization, and Freud).
- Final copy of your Romeo and Juliet essay due Tuesday, 5/22.
3rd and 4th block:
- For Tuesday, read chapters 11-12 and complete the study questions, vocab, and short answer.
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Thursday, May 17
2nd block:
- For Friday, read chapter 5 and 6 of Lord of the Flies and complete the study questions, short answer, and vocabulary.
- Quiz Monday on chapters 1-6 of Lord of the Flies (includes vocabulary, short answer, characterization, and Freud).
- Final copy of your Romeo and Juliet essay due Tuesday, 5/22.
3rd and 4th block:
- For Friday, read chapters 9-10 and complete the study questions and short answer.
- IRA book talks are this week.
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Wednesday, May 16
2nd block:
- For Friday, read chapter 5 and 6 of Lord of the Flies and complete the study questions, short answer, and vocabulary.
- Final copy of your Romeo and Juliet essay due Tuesday, 5/22.
3rd and 4th block:
- Final draft of your Romeo and Juliet essay due Thursday, 5/17 (4th block). Revise, edit, and upload your essay to TurnItIn.com. Print a clean copy for me to grade.
- For Friday, read chapters 9-10 and complete the study questions, vocab, and short answer.
- IRA book talks are this week.
*****
Tuesday, May 15
2nd block:
- Final copy of your Romeo and Juliet essay due Tuesday, 5/22. We will be working on the essay tomorrow in class, so please be sure to have an electronic copy of your essay with you to work on.
- For Friday, read chapter 5 and 6 of Lord of the Flies and complete the study questions, short answer, and vocabulary.
3rd and 4th block:
- Final draft of your Romeo and Juliet essay due Thursday, 5/17 (4th block). Revise, edit, and upload your essay to TurnItIn.com. Print a clean copy for me to grade.
- For Friday, read chapters 9-10 and complete the study questions, vocab, and short answer.
- IRA book talks are this week.
*****
Monday, May 14
2nd block:
- For tomorrow, read chapter 4 of Lord of the Flies and complete the study questions and vocabulary.
3rd and 4th block:
- Final draft of your Romeo and Juliet essay due Wednesday, 5/16 (4th block). Revise, edit, and upload your essay to TurnItIn.com. Print a clean copy for me to grade.
- For Tuesday, read chapters 7-8 and complete the study questions, vocab, and short answer.
- IRA book talks are this week.
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Friday, May 11
2nd block:
- For Tuesday, read chapter 4 of Lord of the Flies and complete the study questions and vocabulary.
3rd and 4th block:
- Quiz Monday on chapters 1-6 of Lord of the Flies.
- Final draft of your Romeo and Juliet essay due Monday, 5/14 (3rd block) or Wednesday, 5/16 (4th block). Revise, edit, and upload your essay to TurnItIn.com. Print a clean copy for me to grade.
- For Tuesday, read chapters 7-8 and complete the study questions, vocab, and short answer.
- IRA book talks are this week and next.
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Thursday, May 10
2nd block:
- For Tuesday, read chapter 4 and complete the study questions and vocabulary.
3rd and 4th block:
- Quiz Monday on chapters 1-6 of Lord of the Flies.
- For Tuesday, read chapters 7-8 and complete the study questions, vocab, and short answer.
- Final draft of your Romeo and Juliet essay due Monday, 5/14 (3rd block) or Wednesday, 5/16 (4th block).
- IRA book talks are this week and next.
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Wednesday, May 9
2nd block:
- For Thursday, read chapters 2 and 3 of Lord of the Flies and complete the accompanying study questions, vocabulary (for ch. 1-2), and short answer.
3rd and 4th block:
- For Thursday, read chapters 5 and 6 of Lord of the Flies and complete the accompanying study questions, short answer, and vocabulary.
- 3rd block only: Final draft of your Romeo and Juliet essay due Monday, May 14.
- IRA book talks are this week and next.
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Tuesday, May 8
2nd block:
- For Thursday, read chapters 2 and 3 of Lord of the Flies and complete the accompanying study questions, vocabulary (for ch. 1-2), and short answer.
3rd and 4th block:
- For Thursday, read chapters 5 and 6 of Lord of the Flies and complete the accompanying study questions, short answer, and vocabulary.
- 3rd block only: Final draft of your Romeo and Juliet essay due Monday, May 14.
- IRA book talks are this week and next.
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Friday, May 4
2nd block:
- For Tuesday, read chapter 1 of Lord of the Flies and complete the accompanying study questions.
3rd and 4th block:
- For Tuesday, read chapter 4 of Lord of the Flies and complete the accompanying study questions and vocabulary.
- 3rd block only: Final draft of your Romeo and Juliet essay due Monday, May 14.
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Thursday, May 3
2nd block:
- For Tuesday, read chapter 1 of Lord of the Flies and complete the accompanying study questions.
3rd and 4th blocks:
- Read chapter 2 and 3 of Lord of the Flies for Friday and complete the study questions, short answer, and vocabulary.
- Book talks begin Tuesday.
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Wednesday, May 2
2nd block:
- First draft of your Romeo and Juliet essay due tomorrow.
3rd and 4th blocks:
- Read chapter 2 and 3 of Lord of the Flies for Friday and complete the study questions, short answer, and vocabulary.
- Book talks begin Monday.
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Tuesday, May 1
2nd block:
- First draft of your Romeo and Juliet essay due Thursday.
3rd and 4th blocks:
- Read chapter 1 of LOTF and complete study questions for Wednesday. (Chapter 2, including study questions, short answer, and vocabulary, due Friday)
- Book talks begin Monday.
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Monday, April 30
2nd block:
- First draft of your Romeo and Juliet essay due Thursday.
3rd and 4th blocks:
- Read chapter 1 of LOTF and complete study questions for Wednesday.
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Friday, April 27
2nd block:
- First draft of your Romeo and Juliet essay due on Thursday.
3rd and 4th blocks:
- First draft of your Romeo and Juliet essay due on Monday.
- Select a book for your 4th quarter IRA.
- Chapter 1 of Lord of the Flies due Wednesday.
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Thursday, April 26
2nd block:
- Quiz tomorrow on acts 3-5 of Romeo and Juliet.
3rd and 4th blocks:
- Select a book for your 4th quarter IRA.
- First draft of your Romeo and Juliet essay due Monday.
*****
Wednesday, April 25
2nd block:
- Romeo and Juliet recitations are tomorrow! Don't forget to complete the accompanying written section of the assignment and have a parent/guardian and friend sign your rubric.
- Quiz Friday on acts 3-5 of Romeo and Juliet.
3rd and 4th blocks;
- Select a book for your 4th quarter IRA.
- First draft of your Romeo and Juliet essay due Monday.
*****
2nd block:
- Ch. 9 and 10 of LOTF due Friday (study questions only--we'll work on the short answer together in class).
3rd and 4th blocks:
- Quiz Thursday on chapters 7-12 of LOTF.
- For Friday, read the short story "A Temporary Matter" by Jhumpa Lahiri. Post your response to the story on your class blog.
*****
Tuesday, May 22
2nd block:
- Ch. 7 and 8 of LOTF due Wednesday (study questions and vocab only--we'll work on the short answer together in class).
3rd and 4th blocks:
- Quiz Thursday on chapters 7-12 of LOTF.
- For Friday, read the short story "A Temporary Matter" by Jhumpa Lahiri. Post your response to the story on your class blog.
*****
Monday, May 21
2nd block:
- Final copy of your Romeo and Juliet essay is due tomorrow. Revise, edit, and upload your essay to TurnItIn.com. Print a clean copy of the revised essay to submit to me along with your first draft and rubric/comments.
- Ch. 7 and 8 of LOTF due Wednesday (study questions and vocab only--we'll work on the short answer together in class).
3rd and 4th blocks:
- For Tuesday, read chapters 11-12 and complete the study questions, vocab, and short answer.
*****
Friday, May 18
2nd block:
- Quiz Monday on chapters 1-6 of Lord of the Flies (includes vocabulary, short answer, characterization, and Freud).
- Final copy of your Romeo and Juliet essay due Tuesday, 5/22.
3rd and 4th block:
- For Tuesday, read chapters 11-12 and complete the study questions, vocab, and short answer.
*****
Thursday, May 17
2nd block:
- For Friday, read chapter 5 and 6 of Lord of the Flies and complete the study questions, short answer, and vocabulary.
- Quiz Monday on chapters 1-6 of Lord of the Flies (includes vocabulary, short answer, characterization, and Freud).
- Final copy of your Romeo and Juliet essay due Tuesday, 5/22.
3rd and 4th block:
- For Friday, read chapters 9-10 and complete the study questions and short answer.
- IRA book talks are this week.
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Wednesday, May 16
2nd block:
- For Friday, read chapter 5 and 6 of Lord of the Flies and complete the study questions, short answer, and vocabulary.
- Final copy of your Romeo and Juliet essay due Tuesday, 5/22.
3rd and 4th block:
- Final draft of your Romeo and Juliet essay due Thursday, 5/17 (4th block). Revise, edit, and upload your essay to TurnItIn.com. Print a clean copy for me to grade.
- For Friday, read chapters 9-10 and complete the study questions, vocab, and short answer.
- IRA book talks are this week.
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Tuesday, May 15
2nd block:
- Final copy of your Romeo and Juliet essay due Tuesday, 5/22. We will be working on the essay tomorrow in class, so please be sure to have an electronic copy of your essay with you to work on.
- For Friday, read chapter 5 and 6 of Lord of the Flies and complete the study questions, short answer, and vocabulary.
3rd and 4th block:
- Final draft of your Romeo and Juliet essay due Thursday, 5/17 (4th block). Revise, edit, and upload your essay to TurnItIn.com. Print a clean copy for me to grade.
- For Friday, read chapters 9-10 and complete the study questions, vocab, and short answer.
- IRA book talks are this week.
*****
Monday, May 14
2nd block:
- For tomorrow, read chapter 4 of Lord of the Flies and complete the study questions and vocabulary.
3rd and 4th block:
- Final draft of your Romeo and Juliet essay due Wednesday, 5/16 (4th block). Revise, edit, and upload your essay to TurnItIn.com. Print a clean copy for me to grade.
- For Tuesday, read chapters 7-8 and complete the study questions, vocab, and short answer.
- IRA book talks are this week.
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Friday, May 11
2nd block:
- For Tuesday, read chapter 4 of Lord of the Flies and complete the study questions and vocabulary.
3rd and 4th block:
- Quiz Monday on chapters 1-6 of Lord of the Flies.
- Final draft of your Romeo and Juliet essay due Monday, 5/14 (3rd block) or Wednesday, 5/16 (4th block). Revise, edit, and upload your essay to TurnItIn.com. Print a clean copy for me to grade.
- For Tuesday, read chapters 7-8 and complete the study questions, vocab, and short answer.
- IRA book talks are this week and next.
*****
Thursday, May 10
2nd block:
- For Tuesday, read chapter 4 and complete the study questions and vocabulary.
3rd and 4th block:
- Quiz Monday on chapters 1-6 of Lord of the Flies.
- For Tuesday, read chapters 7-8 and complete the study questions, vocab, and short answer.
- Final draft of your Romeo and Juliet essay due Monday, 5/14 (3rd block) or Wednesday, 5/16 (4th block).
- IRA book talks are this week and next.
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Wednesday, May 9
2nd block:
- For Thursday, read chapters 2 and 3 of Lord of the Flies and complete the accompanying study questions, vocabulary (for ch. 1-2), and short answer.
3rd and 4th block:
- For Thursday, read chapters 5 and 6 of Lord of the Flies and complete the accompanying study questions, short answer, and vocabulary.
- 3rd block only: Final draft of your Romeo and Juliet essay due Monday, May 14.
- IRA book talks are this week and next.
*****
Tuesday, May 8
2nd block:
- For Thursday, read chapters 2 and 3 of Lord of the Flies and complete the accompanying study questions, vocabulary (for ch. 1-2), and short answer.
3rd and 4th block:
- For Thursday, read chapters 5 and 6 of Lord of the Flies and complete the accompanying study questions, short answer, and vocabulary.
- 3rd block only: Final draft of your Romeo and Juliet essay due Monday, May 14.
- IRA book talks are this week and next.
*****
Friday, May 4
2nd block:
- For Tuesday, read chapter 1 of Lord of the Flies and complete the accompanying study questions.
3rd and 4th block:
- For Tuesday, read chapter 4 of Lord of the Flies and complete the accompanying study questions and vocabulary.
- 3rd block only: Final draft of your Romeo and Juliet essay due Monday, May 14.
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Thursday, May 3
2nd block:
- For Tuesday, read chapter 1 of Lord of the Flies and complete the accompanying study questions.
3rd and 4th blocks:
- Read chapter 2 and 3 of Lord of the Flies for Friday and complete the study questions, short answer, and vocabulary.
- Book talks begin Tuesday.
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Wednesday, May 2
2nd block:
- First draft of your Romeo and Juliet essay due tomorrow.
3rd and 4th blocks:
- Read chapter 2 and 3 of Lord of the Flies for Friday and complete the study questions, short answer, and vocabulary.
- Book talks begin Monday.
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Tuesday, May 1
2nd block:
- First draft of your Romeo and Juliet essay due Thursday.
3rd and 4th blocks:
- Read chapter 1 of LOTF and complete study questions for Wednesday. (Chapter 2, including study questions, short answer, and vocabulary, due Friday)
- Book talks begin Monday.
*****
Monday, April 30
2nd block:
- First draft of your Romeo and Juliet essay due Thursday.
3rd and 4th blocks:
- Read chapter 1 of LOTF and complete study questions for Wednesday.
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Friday, April 27
2nd block:
- First draft of your Romeo and Juliet essay due on Thursday.
3rd and 4th blocks:
- First draft of your Romeo and Juliet essay due on Monday.
- Select a book for your 4th quarter IRA.
- Chapter 1 of Lord of the Flies due Wednesday.
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Thursday, April 26
2nd block:
- Quiz tomorrow on acts 3-5 of Romeo and Juliet.
3rd and 4th blocks:
- Select a book for your 4th quarter IRA.
- First draft of your Romeo and Juliet essay due Monday.
*****
Wednesday, April 25
2nd block:
- Romeo and Juliet recitations are tomorrow! Don't forget to complete the accompanying written section of the assignment and have a parent/guardian and friend sign your rubric.
- Quiz Friday on acts 3-5 of Romeo and Juliet.
3rd and 4th blocks;
- Select a book for your 4th quarter IRA.
- First draft of your Romeo and Juliet essay due Monday.
*****
Tuesday, April 24
2nd block:
- Act 5 short answer and acts 4 and 5 vocabulary due tomorrow.
- Romeo and Juliet recitations will be Thursday. Don't forget to complete the accompanying written section of the assignment.
3rd and 4th blocks;
- Select a book for your 4th quarter IRA.
- Quiz tomorrow on acts 3-5 of Romeo and Juliet.
- First draft of your Romeo and Juliet essay due Monday.
*****
Monday, April 23
2nd block:
- Romeo and Juliet recitations will be Thursday. Don't forget to complete the accompanying written section of the assignment.
3rd and 4th blocks:
- Select a book for your 4th quarter IRA.
- Act 5 short answer and acts 4 and 5 vocabulary due tomorrow.
- Quiz Wednesday on acts 3-5 of Romeo and Juliet.
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Friday, April 20
2nd block:
- Act 4 short answer (choose one of the two act 4 SAs to complete) due Monday.
- Romeo and Juliet recitations are Thursday, April 26.
3rd and 4th blocks:
- Romeo and Juliet recitations will be Monday, April 23--Shakespeare's birthday! Don't forget to complete the accompanying written section of the assignment.
- Select a book for your 4th quarter IRA.
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Thursday and Friday, April 19 and 20
2nd block:
- Act 4 short answer (choose one of the two act 4 SAs to complete) due Monday.
- Romeo and Juliet recitations are Thursday, April 26.
3rd and 4th blocks:
- Act 4 short answer (choose one of the two act 4 SAs to complete) due Friday.
- Select a book for your 4th quarter IRA.
- Romeo and Juliet recitations will be Monday, April 23--Shakespeare's birthday! Don't forget to complete the accompanying written section of the assignment.
*****
Wednesday, April 18
2nd block:
- Romeo and Juliet recitations will be Thursday, April 26.
3rd and 4th blocks:
- Act 4 short answer (choose one of the two act 4 SAs to complete) due Friday.
- Select a book for your 4th quarter IRA.
- Romeo and Juliet recitations will be Monday, April 23--Shakespeare's birthday!
*****
Tuesday, April 17
2nd block:
- Romeo and Juliet recitations will be Thursday, April 26.
3rd and 4th blocks:
- Select a book for your 4th quarter IRA.
- Romeo and Juliet recitations will be Monday, April 23--Shakespeare's birthday!
*****
Monday, April 16
2nd block:
- Choose what passage (8 lines or more) you would like to do for your Romeo and Juliet recitations, which will be Thursday, April 26.
3rd and 4th blocks:
- Select a book for your 4th quarter IRA.
- Romeo and Juliet recitations will be Monday, April 23--Shakespeare's birthday! (probably)
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Friday, April 13
2nd block:
- Act 3 short answer and vocabulary due Monday.
3rd and 4th blocks:
- Select a book for your 4th quarter IRA.
- Choose what passage (10 lines or more) you would like to do for your Romeo and Juliet recitations, which will be Monday, April 23--Shakespeare's birthday! (probably)
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Thursday, April 12
2nd block:
- Act 3 short answer and vocabulary due Monday.
3rd and 4th blocks:
- Act 3 short answer and vocabulary due Friday.
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Wednesday, April 11
2nd block:
- Quiz on acts 1 and 2 of Romeo and Juliet on Thursday.
3rd and 4th blocks:
- Act 3 short answer and vocabulary due Friday.
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Tuesday, April 10
2nd block:
- Quiz on acts 1 and 2 of Romeo and Juliet on Thursday.
3rd and 4th blocks:
- No homework.
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Friday, March 30
Have a happy Spring Break!
2nd block:
- No homework.
- Quiz on Acts 1 and 2 of Romeo and Juliet on Wednesday, April 11.
3rd block:
- No homework.
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Thursday, March 29
2nd block:
- Act 2 vocabulary and short answer due tomorrow.
3rd and 4th blocks:
- No homework.
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Wednesday, March 28
2nd block:
- Act 2 vocabulary and short answer due Friday.
3rd and 4th blocks:
- Quiz tomorrow on acts 1 and 2 of Romeo and Juliet.
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Tuesday, March 27
2nd block:
- Your IRA project is due tomorrow! Download the packet with the project options.
3rd and 4th blocks:
- Act 2 short answer and vocabulary due tomorrow.
- Quiz Thursday on acts 1 and 2 of Romeo and Juliet.
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Monday, March 26
2nd block:
- Your IRA project is due Wednesday!
3rd and 4th blocks:
- Act 2 vocab and short answer due Wednesday.
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Friday, March 23
2nd block:
- Act 1 vocabulary and short answer due Monday.
- Your IRA project is due on Wednesday, March 28.
3rd and 4th blocks:
- Act 2 vocab and short answer due Tuesday.
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Thursday, March 22
2nd block:
- Book talks finish this week. Your IRA project is due on Wednesday, March 28.
3rd and 4th blocks:
- Romeo and Juliet act 1 vocabulary and short answer due Friday.
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Wednesday, March 21
2nd block:
- Book talks finish this week. Your IRA project is due on Wednesday, March 28.
3rd and 4th blocks:
- Your IRA project is due tomorrow.
- Romeo and Juliet act 1 vocabulary and short answer due Friday.
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Tuesday, March 20
2nd block:
- Book talks finish this week. Your IRA project is due on Wednesday, March 28.
3rd and 4th blocks:
- Your IRA project is due on Thursday.
- Romeo and Juliet act 1 vocabulary and short answer due Friday.
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Monday, March 19
2nd block:
- Final copy of your Inherit the Wind essay due TOMORROW. Revise, edit, and upload your essay to TurnItIn.com. Print out a copy of the final draft to turn in to me.
- Book talks finish this week. Your IRA project is due on Wednesday, March 28.
3rd and 4th blocks:
- Romeo and Juliet act 1 vocabulary and short answer due Wednesday.
- Your IRA project is due on Thursday, March 22.
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Friday, March 16
2nd block:
- Book talks continue this week and next.
3rd and 4th blocks:
- Book talks finish this week. Your IRA project is due on Thursday, March 22.
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Thursday, March 15
2nd block:
- TOMORROW bring an electronic copy of your Inherit the Wind essay to class so you can revise.
- Book talks continue this week and next.
3rd and 4th blocks:
- Book talks finish this week. Your IRA project is due on Thursday, March 22.
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Wednesday, March 14
2nd block:
- Book talks continue this week and next.
3rd and 4th blocks:
- Final draft of your Inherit the Wind essay due Thursday (4th block). Edit, revise, and upload your final copy to TurnItIn.com. Print a final copy to turn in to me.
- Book talks finish this week. Your IRA project is due on Thursday, March 22.
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Monday, March 12
2nd block:
- Book talks continue this week and next.
3rd and 4th blocks:
- Final draft of your Inherit the Wind essay due Tuesday (3rd block) or Thursday (4th block). Edit, revise, and upload your final copy to TurnItIn.com. Print a final copy to turn in to me.
- Book talks continue this week. Your IRA project is due on Thursday, March 22.
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Friday, March 9
2nd block:
- Book talks begin Monday.
- Quiz Monday on Shakespeare's language (see what will be tested).
3rd and 4th blocks:
- Your sonnet is due Monday. Decorate your poem for display for a few extra points.
- Final draft of your Inherit the Wind essay due Tuesday, 3/13 (3rd block) or Thursday, 3/15 (4th block). Edit, revise, and upload your final copy to TurnItIn.com.
- Book talks continue next week.
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Thursday, March 8
2nd block:
- Book talks begin Monday.
- Quiz Monday on Shakespeare's language (see what will be tested).
3rd and 4th blocks:
- Quiz tomorrow on Shakespeare's language (see what will be tested).
- Your sonnet is due Monday, 3/12.
- 3rd block only: Final draft of your Inherit the Wind essay due Tuesday, 3/13. Edit, revise, and upload your final copy to TurnItIn.com.
- Book talks continue this week and next.
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Wednesday, March 7
2nd block:
- Book talks begin next Monday.
- Quiz Monday on Shakespeare's language (see what will be tested).
3rd and 4th blocks:
- Quiz Friday on Shakespeare's language (see what will be tested).
- Your sonnet is due Monday, 3/12.
- 3rd block only: Final draft of your Inherit the Wind essay due Tuesday, 3/13. Edit, revise, and upload your final copy to TurnItIn.com.
- Book talks continue this week and next.
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Tuesday, March 6
2nd block:
- Book talks begin next Monday.
- Quiz Monday on Shakespeare's language (see what will be tested).
3rd and 4th blocks:
- Quiz Friday on Shakespeare's language (see what will be tested).
- Your sonnet is due Monday, 3/12.
- Book talks continue this week and next.
*****
Monday, March 5
2nd block:
- Book talks begin next Monday.
3rd and 4th blocks:
- Your sonnet due Monday.
- Book talks continue this week and next.
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Friday, March 2
2nd block:
- Be reading your IRA book--book talks begin March 12!
3rd and 4th blocks:
- Book talks begin Monday!
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Thursday, March 1
2nd block:
- First draft of your Inherit the Wind essay due tomorrow. Come to class with a printed copy for me.
- Be reading your IRA book--book talks begin March 12!
3rd and 4th blocks:
- Be reading your IRA book--book talks begin Monday, March 5!
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Wednesday, February 29
2nd block:
- First draft of your Inherit the Wind essay due Friday, March 2.
- Be reading your IRA book--book talks begin March 12!
3rd and 4th blocks:
- Be reading your IRA book--book talks begin Monday, March 5!
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Tuesday, February 28
2nd block:
- First draft of your Inherit the Wind essay due Friday, March 2.
- Be reading your IRA book--book talks begin March 12!
3rd and 4th blocks:
- First draft of your Inherit the Wind essay due tomorrow.
- Be reading your IRA book--book talks begin Monday, March 5!
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Monday, February 27
2nd block:
- First draft of your Inherit the Wind essay due Friday, March 2.
- Be reading your IRA book--book talks begin March 12!
3rd and 4th blocks:
- First draft of your Inherit the Wind essay due Wednesday, February 29.
- Be reading your IRA book--book talks begin March 5!
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Friday, February 24
2nd block:
- First draft of your Inherit the Wind essay due Friday, March 2.
- Be reading your IRA book--book talks begin March 12!
3rd and 4th blocks:
- First draft of your Inherit the Wind essay due Wednesday, February 29.
- Be reading your IRA book--book talks begin March 5!
*****
Thursday, February 23
2nd block:
- Quiz Friday on Inherit the Wind (2.2-3.1) and pronoun reference.
- Be reading your IRA book--book talks begin March 12!
3rd and 4th blocks:
- First draft of Inherit the Wind essay due Wednesday, February 29.
- Be reading your IRA book--book talks begin March 5!
*****
Wednesday, February 22
2nd block:
- Quiz Friday on Inherit the Wind (2.2-3.1) and pronoun reference.
- Be reading your IRA book--book talks begin March 12!
3rd and 4th blocks:
- Quiz Thursday on Inherit the Wind (2.2-3.1) and capitalization.
- Be reading your IRA book--book talks begin March 5!
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Tuesday, February 21
2nd block:
- Quiz Friday on Inherit the Wind (2.2-3.1).
- Be reading your IRA book--book talks begin March 12!
3rd and 4th blocks:
- Finish your essay outline if not completed in class.
- Quiz Thursday on Inherit the Wind (2.2-3.1) and capitalization.
- Be reading your IRA book--book talks begin March 5!
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Wednesday, February 15
2nd block:
- 3.1 short answer and vocabulary due Thursday.
- For Tuesday, read the editorial on the "God Bless America" sign and write a one-paragraph response on whether you agree or disagree with the article's author.
- Be reading your IRA book--book talks begin March 12!
3rd and 4th blocks:
- For Tuesday, read the editorial on the "God Bless America" sign and write a one-paragraph response on whether you agree or disagree with the article's author.
- Be reading your IRA book--book talks begin March 5!
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Tuesday, February 14
2nd block:
- 3.1 short answer and vocabulary due Thursday.
3rd and 4th blocks:
- 3.1 short answer and vocabulary due Wednesday.
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Monday, February 13
2nd block:
- 2.2 short answer and vocabulary due Tuesday.
3rd block:
- 3.1 short answer and vocabulary due Wednesday.
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Friday, February 10
2nd block:
- 2.2 short answer and vocabulary due Tuesday.
3rd and 4th blocks:
- 2.2 short answer and vocabulary due Monday.
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Thursday, February 9
2nd block:
- Quiz Friday on 1.1-2.1 and pronouns.
3rd and 4th blocks:
- None!
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Wednesday, February 8
2nd block:
- Act 2, scene 1 short answer and vocabulary due Thursday.
- Quiz Friday on 1.1-2.1 and pronouns.
3rd and 4th blocks:
- Quiz Thursday on 1.1-2.1 and commonly confused words.
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Tuesday, February 7
2nd block:
- Act 2, scene 1 short answer and vocabulary due Thursday.
- Quiz Friday on 1.1-2.1 and pronouns.
3rd and 4th blocks:
- Choose your 3rd quarter independent reading book.
- Act 2, scene 1 short answer and vocabulary due Wednesday.
- Quiz Thursday on 1.1-2.1 and commonly confused words.
*****
Monday, February 6
2nd block:
- Act 1, scene 2 short answer and vocabulary due Tuesday.
3rd and 4th blocks:
- Choose your 3rd quarter independent reading book.
- Act 2, scene 1 short answer and vocabulary due Wednesday.
*****
Friday, February 3
2nd block:
- Act 1, scene 2 short answer and vocabulary due Tuesday.
3rd and 4th blocks:
- Act 1, scene 2 short answer and vocabulary due Monday.
- Choose your 3rd quarter independent reading book.
*****
Thursday, February 2
2nd block:
- Choose your 2nd semester independent reading book by tomorrow.
3rd and 4th blocks:
- Act 1, scene 1 short answer and vocab due Monday.
- Choose your 3rd quarter independent reading book by next week.
*****
Wednesday, February 1
2nd block:
- Short answer and vocabulary for act 1, scene 1 of Inherit the Wind due Thursday.
- Choose your 2nd semester independent reading book by Friday.
3rd and 4th blocks:
- Short answer and vocab for act 1, scene 1 of Inherit the Wind due Thursday. Finish reading the "Leopold and Loeb" article and answering the corresponding questions if not completed in class.
*****
Tuesday, January 31
2nd block:
- Short answer and vocabulary for act 1, scene 1 of Inherit the Wind due Thursday.
- Choose your 2nd semester independent reading book by Friday, February 3.
3rd and 4th blocks:
- Final copy of your Odyssey essay due tomorrow. Revise, edit, and upload the final version to TurnItIn.com. Bring in a printed copy for me.
- Short answer and vocab for act 1, scene 1 of Inherit the Wind due Thursday.
*****
Monday, January 30
2nd block:
- Choose your 2nd semester independent reading book by Friday, February 3.
3rd and 4th blocks:
- Final copy of your Odyssey essay due Wednesday, February 1. Revise, edit, and upload the final version to TurnItIn.com. Bring in a printed copy for me.
- Short answer and vocab for act 1, scene 1 of Inherit the Wind due Thursday.
*****
Thursday, January 26- Friday, January 27
2nd block:
- Final copy of your Odyssey essay due Monday, January 30. Revise, edit, and upload the final version to TurnItIn.com. Bring in a printed copy for me.
- Choose your 2nd semester independent reading book by Friday, February 3.
3rd and 4th blocks:
- Final copy of your Odyssey essay due Wednesday, February 1. Revise, edit, and upload the final version to TurnItIn.com. Bring in a printed copy for me.
*****
Wednesday, January 25
2nd block:
- Final copy of your Odyssey essay due Monday, January 30. Revise, edit, and upload the final version to TurnItIn.com. Bring in a printed copy for me.
3rd and 4th blocks:
- IRA project due tomorrow.
- Final copy of your Odyssey essay due Wednesday, February 1. Revise, edit, and upload the final version to TurnItIn.com. Bring in a printed copy for me.
*****
Tuesday, January 24
2nd block:
- Have an electronic copy of your essay with you in class tomorrow in order to work on revision.
- Final copy of your Odyssey essay due Monday, January 30.
3rd and 4th blocks:
- IRA project due tomorrow (for extra credit) or Wednesday.
*****
Friday, January 20
2nd block:
- No homework.
3rd and 4th blocks:
- IRA project due Wednesday, 1/25.
*****
Thursday, January 19
2nd block:
- No homework.
3rd and 4th blocks:
- Study for the midterm on Friday! (study guide available here)
- IRA project due Wednesday, 1/25.
*****
Tuesday, January 17 - Wednesday, January 18
2nd block:
- Study for the midterm on Thursday! (study guide available here)
3rd and 4th blocks:
- Study for the midterm on Friday! (study guide available here)
- IRA project due Wednesday, 1/25.
*****
Friday, January 13
2nd block:
- Study for the midterm on Thursday! (study guide available here)
3rd and 4th blocks:
- First draft of your Odyssey essay due Tuesday. Please have a printed copy of your draft with you at the start of class.
- Study for the midterm on Friday! (study guide available here)
*****
Monday, January 9 - Thursday, January 12
2nd block:
- Study for the midterm! (study guide available here)
- First draft of your Odyssey essay due Friday. Please have a printed copy of your draft with you at the start of class.
3rd and 4th blocks:
- Study for the midterm! (study guide available here)
- First draft of your Odyssey essay due Tuesday, 1/17.
*****
Friday, January 6
2nd block:
- Begin studying for the midterm!
- First draft of your Odyssey essay due next Friday. We'll be working on it in class next week.
3rd and 4th blocks:
- Begin studying for the midterm!
- First draft of your Odyssey essay due Tuesday, 1/17.
*****
Thursday, January 5
2nd block:
- Begin studying for the midterm!
- First draft of your Odyssey essay due next Thursday. We'll be working on it in class this week and next.
3rd and 4th blocks:
- Book 24 due tomorrow (there is a short answer).
- Begin studying for the midterm!
- First draft of your Odyssey essay due Tuesday, 1/17.
*****
Wednesday, January 4
2nd block:
- Begin studying for the midterm!
3rd and 4th blocks:
- Finish Odyssey essay outline.
- Book 24 due Friday.
*****
Tuesday, January 3
2nd block:
- Choose your topic and theme for your Odyssey essay.
3rd and 4th blocks:
- For tomorrow, read book 23 of the Odyssey and complete the study questions and vocabulary.
*****
Thursday, December 22
Have a safe and fun winter break!
2nd block:
- No homework!
3rd and 4th blocks:
- Book talks will continue after break.
- Book 23 of the Odyssey due Wednesday, 1/4.
*****
Wednesday, December 21
2nd block:
- For Thursday, finish reading book 24 and complete the study questions and vocabulary. We'll work on the short answer in class.
3rd and 4th blocks:
- Book talks will continue tomorrow and after break.
- Book 23 of the Odyssey due Wednesday, 1/4.
*****
Tuesday, December 20
2nd block:
- Final copy of your narrative essay due tomorrow. Be sure to make relevant and substantive revisions. Print out a clean copy of your revised essay and upload the essay to TurnItIn.com.
- For Thursday, finish reading book 24 and complete the study questions and vocabulary. We'll work on the short answer in class.
3rd and 4th blocks:
- For tomorrow, read book 22 and complete the study questions, short answer, and vocabulary.
- Book talks will continue tomorrow and after break.
- Book 23 of the Odyssey due Wednesday, 1/4.
*****
Monday, December 19
2nd block:
- Finish reading book 23 and complete the study questions and vocabulary for tomorrow. Book 24 due Thursday.
- Final copy of your narrative essay due Wednesday, 12/21. Be sure to upload your final copy to TurnItIn.com.
3rd and 4th blocks:
- 3rd block only: Final copy of your narrative essay due tomorrow. Be sure to upload your final copy to TurnItIn.com.
- For Wednesday, read book 22 and complete the study questions, SA, and vocabulary.
- Be reading your IRA. Book talks will take place all week.
*****
Friday, December 16
2nd block:
- Quiz Monday on subject-verb agreement.
- Book 23 due Tuesday.
- Final copy of your narrative essay due Wednesday, 12/21. Be sure to upload your final copy to TurnItIn.com.
3rd and 4th blocks:
- For Monday, read book 21 of the Odyssey and complete the study questions and vocabulary.
- Be reading your IRA. Book talks will take place all week.
- 3rd block only: Final copy of your narrative essay due Tuesday, 12/20. Be sure to upload your final copy to TurnItIn.com.
*****
Thursday, December 15
2nd block:
- For Friday, finish reading book 22 of the Odyssey and complete the study questions and vocabulary. We'll work on the short answer in class.
- Quiz Monday on subject-verb agreement.
3rd and 4th blocks:
- For Friday, read books 19 and 20 of the Odyssey and complete the study questions, SA, and vocab for book 19.
- Be reading your IRA. Book talks start Friday (3rd block) or Monday (4th block).
- 3rd block only: Final copy of your narrative essay due Tuesday, 12/20. Be sure to upload your final copy to TurnItIn.com.
*****
Wednesday, December 14
2nd block:
- For Friday, finish reading book 22 of the Odyssey and complete the study questions and vocabulary. We'll work on the short answer in class.
- Quiz Monday on subject-verb agreement.
3rd and 4th blocks:
- Final copy of your narrative essay due Thursday, 12/15 (4th block) or Tuesday, 12/20 (3rd block). Be sure to upload your final copy to TurnItIn.com.
- For Friday, read books 19 and 20 of the Odyssey and complete the study questions, SA, and vocab for book 19.
- Be reading your IRA.
*****
Tuesday, December 13
2nd block:
- For Wednesday, read book 21 of the Odyssey and complete the study questions and vocabulary.
- Quiz Thursday on subject-verb agreement.
3rd and 4th blocks:
- For Wednesday, read books 17 and 18 of the Odyssey (there are no study questions or vocabulary for these books).
- Be reading your IRA book.
- 4th block only: Final copy of your narrative essay due Thursday, 12/15. Be sure to upload your final copy to TurnItIn.com.
*****
Monday, December 12
2nd block:
- For Wednesday, read book 21 of the Odyssey and complete the study questions and vocabulary.
3rd and 4th blocks:
- Be reading your IRA book.
- For Wednesday, read books 17 and 18 of the Odyssey (there are no study questions or vocabulary for these books).
- 4th block only: Final copy of your narrative essay due Thursday, 12/15. Be sure to upload your final copy to TurnItIn.com.
*****
Friday, December 9
2nd block:
- For Tuesday, read book 21 of the Odyssey and complete the study questions and vocabulary.
3rd and 4th blocks:
- For Monday, read book 16 and complete the study questions, short answer, and vocabulary.
- Be reading your IRA book.
- 4th block only: Final copy of your narrative essay due Thursday, 12/15. Be sure to upload your final copy to TurnItIn.com.
*****
Thursday, December 8
2nd block:
- First draft of your narrative essay due tomorrow. Bring me in a PRINTED copy.
- Book 21 due Tuesday.
3rd and 4th blocks:
- Finish your heroic cycle story if not completed in class.
- For Monday, read book 16 and complete the study questions, short answer, and vocabulary.
- Be reading your IRA book.
*****
Wednesday, December 7
2nd block:
- First draft of your narrative essay due Friday.
3rd and 4th blocks:
- For tomorrow, read books 14 and 15 and complete study questions and vocabulary for book 14.
- Be reading your IRA book.
*****
Tuesday, December 6
2nd block:
- First draft of your narrative essay due Friday.
3rd and 4th blocks:
- First draft of narrative essay due tomorrow.
- For Thursday, read books 14 and 15 and complete study questions and vocabulary for book 14.
*****
Monday, December 5
2nd block:
- First draft of your narrative essay due Friday.
3rd and 4th blocks:
- First draft of narrative essay due Wednesday, 12/7.
- For Thursday, read books 14 and 15 and complete study questions and vocabulary for book 14.
*****
Friday, December 2
2nd block:
- For Monday, finish reading book 13 of the Odyssey and complete the study questions and vocabulary.
- First draft of your narrative essay due Friday.
3rd and 4th blocks:
- For Monday, read book 13 of the Odyssey and complete the study questions and vocabulary.
- First draft of narrative essay due Wednesday, 12/7.
*****
Thursday, December 1
2nd block:
- Quiz Friday on books 9-12 of the Odyssey.
- Book 13 due Monday.
3rd and 4th blocks:
- Be thinking about what you would like to read for your 2nd quarter IRA. Sign up by Friday.
- Book 13 due Monday.
- First draft of narrative essay due Wednesday, 12/7.
*****
Wednesday, November 30
2nd block:
- Quiz Friday on books 9-12 of the Odyssey.
- Book 13 due Monday.
3rd and 4th blocks:
- Read book 12 and complete the study questions, short answer, and vocabulary for Thursday.
- Be thinking about what you would like to read for your 2nd quarter IRA. Sign up by Friday.
*****
Tuesday, November 29
2nd block:
- Your IRA book project is due tomorrow.
- Quiz Thursday on books 9-12 of the Odyssey.
3rd and 4th blocks:
- Complete your narrative essay outline.
- Read book 12 and complete the study questions, short answer, and vocabulary for Thursday.
- Be thinking about what you would like to read for your 2nd quarter IRA.
*****
Monday, November 28
2nd block:
- For tomorrow, finish reading book 12 and complete the study questions and vocabulary. We'll work on the short answer together in class.
- Your IRA book project is due on Wednesday.
3rd and 4th blocks:
- Read book 11 and complete the study questions and vocabulary for tomorrow.
*****
Wednesday, November 23
Have a happy Thanksgiving!
2nd block:
- Book 12 is due Tuesday, November 29.
- Your IRA book project is due on Wednesday, November 30.
3rd and 4th blocks:
- Book 11 is due Tuesday, November 29.
*****
Tuesday, November 22
2nd block:
- Book 12 is due Tuesday, November 29.
- Your IRA book project is due on Wednesday, November 30.
3rd and 4th blocks:
- Book 11 is due Tuesday, November 29.
*****
Monday, November 21
2nd block:
- Book talks continue this week! Your IRA book project is due on Wednesday, November 30.
3rd and 4th blocks:
- Quiz Tuesday on books 5-10.
*****
Friday, November 18
2nd block:
- For Monday, finish reading book 11 and complete the study questions and vocabulary.
- Book talks continue next week!
3rd and 4th blocks:
- For Monday, read book 10 and complete the study questions and vocabulary. (Remember, you do not need to do the short answer for book 10.)
- Quiz Tuesday on books 6-10.
*****
Thursday, November 17
2nd block:
- Book 11 due Monday.
- Book talks continue this week and next!
3rd and 4th blocks:
- Book 10 due Monday. (Remember, you do not need to do the short answer for book 10.)
- Quiz Tuesday on books 6-10.
*****
Wednesday, November 16
2nd block:
- Comprehensive comma quiz tomorrow.
- Book talks continue this week and next!
3rd and 4th blocks:
- Finish reading book 9 and complete the study questions, vocabulary, and short answer for tomorrow.
- Book 10 due Monday.
*****
Tuesday, November 15
2nd block:
- Finish reading book 10 and complete the study questions and vocabulary. You do not need to complete the short answer.
- Comprehensive comma quiz on Thursday.
- Book talks continue this week and next!
3rd and 4th blocks:
- Your IRA project is due tomorrow!
- Book 9 due Thursday.
*****
Monday, November 14
2nd block:
- Book 10 due Wednesday.
- Comprehensive comma quiz on Thursday.
- Book talks continue this week and next!
3rd and 4th blocks:
- Comprehensive comma quiz tomorrow.
- Your IRA project is due Wednesday, November 16.
- Book 9 due Thursday.
*****
Friday, November 11
2nd block:
- Be reading your independent reading book. Book talks begin Monday!
- Book 10 due Wednesday.
- Comprehensive comma quiz on Thursday.
3rd and 4th blocks:
- For Monday, read book 8 of the Odyssey and complete the study questions and vocabulary.
- Comprehensive comma quiz on Tuesday.
- Your IRA project is due Wednesday, November 16.
*****
Thursday, November 10
2nd block:
- For Friday, finish reading book 9 of the Odyssey and complete the study questions, short answer, and vocabulary. Remember that the short answer must be in a COMPLETE paragraph on a SEPARATE sheet of paper and utilize QUOTE WEAVING.
- Be reading your independent reading book. Book talks begin Monday, November 14!
- Comprehensive comma quiz on Wednesday.
3rd and 4th blocks:
- For Monday, read book 8 of the Odyssey and complete the study questions and vocabulary.
- Comprehensive comma quiz on Tuesday.
- Your IRA project is due Wednesday, November 16.
*****
Wednesday, November 9
2nd block:
- For Friday, finish reading book 9 of the Odyssey and complete the study questions, short answer, and vocabulary. Remember that the short answer must be in a COMPLETE paragraph on a SEPARATE sheet of paper and utilize QUOTE WEAVING.
- Be reading your independent reading book. Book talks begin Monday, November 14!
3rd and 4th blocks:
- For Thursday, read books 6 and 7 of the Odyssey and complete the study questions, vocabulary, and short answer.
- Book talks continue this week. Your IRA project is due Wednesday, November 16.
*****
Monday, November 7
2nd block:
- Quiz Wednesday on books 5-8 of the Odyssey and commas.
- Book 9 due Friday.
- Be reading your independent reading book. Book talks begin Monday, November 14!
3rd and 4th blocks:
- For Thursday, read books 6 and 7 of the Odyssey and complete the study questions, vocabulary, and short answer.
- Book talks continue this week. Your IRA project is due Wednesday, November 16.
*****
Friday, November 4
2nd block:
- For Monday, read book 8 of the Odyssey and complete the corresponding study questions and vocabulary.
3rd and 4th blocks:
- For Monday, finish reading book 5 and complete the study questions and vocabulary.
- Books 6 and 7 due Thursday.
- Book talks continue next week.
******
Thursday, November 3
2nd block:
- For Friday, finish reading book 7 of the Odyssey and complete the corresponding study questions and vocabulary. We will work on the short answer (SA) in class together.
3rd and 4th blocks:
- Quiz Friday on books 1-4 of the Odyssey and commas.
- For Monday, finish reading book 5 and complete the study questions and vocabulary.
- Book talks continue this week and next.
*****
Wednesday, November 2
2nd block:
- For Friday, finish reading book 7 of the Odyssey and complete the corresponding study questions and vocabulary. We will work on the short answer (SA) in class together.
3rd and 4th blocks:
- Quiz Friday on books 1-4 of the Odyssey and commas.
- For Monday, finish reading book 5 and complete the study questions and vocabulary.
- Book talks continue this week and next.
*****
Tuesday, November 1
2nd block:
- For tomorrow, finish reading book 6 of the Odyssey and complete the corresponding study questions and vocabulary.
3rd and 4th blocks:
- For tomorrow, finish reading book 4 and complete the study questions, vocabulary, and short answer.
- Quiz Friday on books 1-4 of the Odyssey and commas.
- Book talks continue this week and next.
*****
Monday, October 31
Happy Halloween!
2nd block:
- For Wednesday, finish reading book 6 of the Odyssey and complete the corresponding study questions and vocabulary.
3rd and 4th blocks:
- For Wednesday, read book 4 and complete the study questions, vocabulary, and short answer.
- Quiz Friday on books 1-4 of the Odyssey.
- Book talks continue this week and next.
*****
Friday, October 28
2nd block:
- For Monday, complete the study questions and vocabulary for book 5 of the Odyssey.
- For Wednesday, finish reading book 6 of the Odyssey and complete the corresponding study questions and vocabulary.
3rd and 4th blocks:
- For Monday, read book 3 and complete the study questions and vocabulary.
- Book talks start Monday.
*****
Thursday, October 27
2nd block:
- For Monday, complete the study questions and vocabulary for book 5 of the Odyssey.
3rd and 4th blocks:
- For Monday, read book 3 and complete the study questions and vocabulary.
- Be reading your independent reading book. Book talks begin 10/31.
*****
Wednesday, October 26
2nd block:
- Final copy of your summer reading essay due TOMORROW. Essay must be revised, edited, and uploaded to TurnItIn.com. In addition, print out a copy of the final essay to submit to me.
3rd and 4th blocks:
- For tomorrow, finish reading book 2 and complete the study questions and vocabulary.
- Be reading your independent reading book. Book talks begin 10/31.
*****
Tuesday, October 25
2nd block:
- Finish your "suitor story" for tomorrow if not finished in class.
- Final copy of your summer reading essay due Thursday (10/27). Essay must be revised, edited, and uploaded to TurnItIn.com. In addition, print out a copy of the final essay to submit to me.
3rd and 4th blocks:
- Suitor stories due tomorrow if not finished in class.
- Book 2 study questions and vocabulary due Thursday.
- Be reading your independent reading book. Book talks begin 10/31.
*****
Monday, October 24
2nd block:
- Final copy of your summer reading essay due Thursday (10/27). Essay must be revised, edited, and uploaded to TurnItIn.com. In addition, print out a copy of the final essay to submit to me.
3rd and 4th blocks:
- For Tuesday, finish reading book 1 of the Odyssey. Complete the corresponding study questions and vocabulary.
- Suitor stories due Wednesday.
- Book 2 study questions and vocabulary due Thursday.
- Be reading your independent reading book. Book talks begin 10/31.
*****
Friday, October 21
2nd block:
- Final copy of your summer reading essay due Thursday (10/27). Essay must be revised, edited, and uploaded to TurnItIn.com. In addition, print out a copy of the final essay to submit to me.
3rd and 4th blocks:
- Final copy of your summer reading essay due Monday (4th block). Essay must be revised, edited, and uploaded to TurnItIn.com. In addition, print out a copy of the final essay to submit to me.
- For Tuesday, finish reading book 1 of the Odyssey. Complete the corresponding study questions and vocabulary.
- Be reading your independent reading book. Book talks begin 10/31.
*****
Thursday, October 20
2nd block:
- Quiz Friday on mythology. See study guide.
- Final copy of your summer reading essay due Thursday (10/27). Essay must be revised, edited, and uploaded to TurnItIn.com. In addition, print out a copy of the final essay to submit to me.
3rd and 4th blocks:
- Final copy of your summer reading essay due Friday (3rd block) or Monday (4th block). Essay must be revised, edited, and uploaded to TurnItIn.com. In addition, print out a copy of the final essay to submit to me.
- Be reading your independent reading book. (Book talks begin 10/31)
*****
Wednesday, October 19
2nd block:
- Quiz Friday on mythology. See study guide.
3rd and 4th blocks:
- Quiz Thursday on mythology. See study guide.
- Final copy of your summer reading essay due Friday (3rd block) or Monday (4th block). Essay must be revised, edited, and uploaded to TurnItIn.com.
- Be reading your independent reading book. (Book talks begin 10/31)
*****
Tuesday, October 18
2nd block:
- Quiz Friday on mythology. See study guide.
3rd and 4th blocks:
- Sign up for turnitin.com by Wednesday. Upload an old essay (not your summer reading essay) to see how the program works.
- Quiz Thursday on mythology. See study guide.
- Final copy of your summer reading essay due Friday (3rd block) or Monday (4th block). Essay must be revised, edited, and uploaded to TurnItIn.com.
- Be reading your independent reading book. (Book talks begin 10/31)
*****
Monday, October 17
2nd block:
- Greek mythology presentations will be Monday and Tuesday.
3rd and 4th blocks:
- Greek mythology presentations will be Monday and Tuesday.
- Sign up for turnitin.com by Wednesday. Upload an old essay (not your summer reading essay) to see how the program works.
- Final copy of your summer reading essay due Friday (3rd block) or Monday (4th block). Essay must be revised, edited, and uploaded to TurnItIn.com.
- Be reading your independent reading book. (Book talks begin 10/31)
*****
Friday, October 14
2nd block:
- Greek mythology presentations will be Monday and Tuesday.
3rd and 4th blocks:
- Greek mythology presentations will be Monday and Tuesday.
- Read chapter on "House of Atreus" in Hamilton's Mythology and answer questions for Monday.
- 3rd block only: Final copy of your summer reading essay due Friday, 10/21.
- Be reading your independent reading book. (Book talks begin 10/31)
*****
Thursday, October 13
2nd block:
- Greek mythology presentations will be Monday and Tuesday.
3rd and 4th blocks:
- Greek mythology presentations will be Monday and Tuesday.
- Read chapter on "House of Atreus" in Hamilton's Mythology and answer questions for Monday.
- Be reading your independent reading book. (Book talks begin 10/31)
*****
Wednesday, October 12
2nd block:
- Parts of speech test tomorrow (notes and practice questions available on the Class Notes page).
- Greek mythology presentations will be Friday and Monday.
3rd and 4th blocks:
- Chapters on the Trojan War from Hamilton's Mythology due tomorrow.
- Greek mythology presentations will be Friday and Monday.
*****
Tuesday, October 11
2nd block:
- Parts of speech test on Thursday (notes and practice questions available on the Class Notes page).
- Greek mythology presentations will be Friday and Monday.
3rd and 4th blocks:
- Parts of speech test tomorrow (notes and practice questions available on the Class Notes page).
- Chapters on the Trojan War from Hamilton's Mythology due Thursday.
- Greek mythology presentations will be Friday and Monday (3rd block) and Monday and Tuesday (4th block).
*****
Monday, October 10
2nd block:
- First draft of essay due tomorrow. Please have a printed copy to turn in during class.
- Parts of speech test on Thursday.
3rd and 4th blocks:
- Parts of speech test on Wednesday.
- Chapters on the Trojan War from Hamilton's Mythology due Thursday.
*****
Friday, October 7
2nd block:
- First draft of essay due Tuesday, 10/11.
- Parts of speech test on Thursday, 10/13.
3rd and 4th blocks:
- First draft of essay due Monday. Please have a printed copy to turn in during class.
- Parts of speech test on Wednesday (10/12).
- Chapters on the Trojan War from Hamilton's Mythology due Thursday (10/13).
*****
Thursday, October 6
2nd block:
- First draft of essay due Tuesday, 10/11.
- Parts of speech test on Thursday, 10/13.
3rd and 4th blocks:
- Read the myths about Prometheus and Pandora for tomorrow.
- First draft of essay due Monday, 10/10.
- Parts of speech test on Wednesday, 10/12.
*****
Wednesday, October 5
2nd block:
- Introduction to essay needs to be finished by tomorrow.
- First draft of essay due Tuesday, 10/11.
- Parts of speech test on Thursday, 10/13.
3rd and 4th blocks:
- Read the section on the "Mythology of the Greeks" in Hamilton's Mythology and answer the corresponding questions for tomorrow.
- First draft of essay due Monday, 10/10.
- Parts of speech test on Wednesday, 10/12.
*****
Tuesday, October 4
2nd block:
- Introduction to essay needs to be finished by Thursday.
- Bring your Writer's Guide to class all week.
3rd and 4th blocks:
- Introduction to your essay due Wednesday.
- For Thursday, read the section on the "Mythology of the Greeks" in Hamilton's Mythology and answer the corresponding questions.
- Bring your Writer's Guide to class all week.
*****
Monday, October 3
2nd block:
- Finish first page of essay outline for tomorrow.
- Bring your Writer's Guide to class all week.
3rd and 4th blocks:
- Introduction to your essay due Wednesday.
- For Thursday, read the section on the "Mythology of the Greeks" in Hamilton's Mythology and answer the corresponding questions.
- Bring your Writer's Guide to class all week.
*****
Friday, September 30
2nd block:
- Choose IRA book by Monday.
3rd and 4th blocks:
- Finish first page of essay outline (3rd block--you don't need to fill in the thesis statement yet).
- Choose IRA book by Monday.
*****
Wednesday, September 28
2nd block:
- Choose your book for your independent reading assignment by Monday.
3rd and 4th blocks:
- Choose your book for your independent reading assignment by Monday.
*****
Tuesday, September 27
2nd block:
- Short quiz tomorrow on the parts of speech (noun, pronoun, verb, adjective) and terms (antecedent, clause, subject and verb) studied so far.
3rd and 4th blocks:
- Short quiz tomorrow on the parts of speech (noun, pronoun, verb, adjective, adverb) and terms (antecedent, clause, subject and verb) studied so far.
*****
Monday, September 26
2nd block:
- Short quiz Wednesday on the parts of speech (noun, pronoun, verb, adjective) and terms (antecedent, clause, subject and verb) studied so far.
3rd and 4th blocks:
- Final copy of your business letter due tomorrow. Bring in TWO PRINTED COPIES. You may bring in a stamped envelope for extra credit.
*****
Friday, September 23
School photos are Monday, so be sure to look nice!
2nd block:
- Finish reading "Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been?" and post your response on the class blog.
3rd and 4th blocks:
- For Monday, read the short story "Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been?" and post your response on the class blog (3rd Block | 4th Block).
- Final copy of your business letter due Tuesday. Bring in TWO PRINTED COPIES. You may bring in a stamped envelope for extra credit.
*****
Thursday, September 22
2nd block:
- No homework tonight.
3rd and 4th block:
- First draft of your business letter (typed and properly formatted) due Friday. Have a PRINTED COPY with you when you arrive in class.
- For Monday, read the short story "Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been?" and post your response on the class blog (3rd Block | 4th Block).
*****
Wednesday, September 21
2nd block:
- Final copy of your business letter due tomorrow. Bring in TWO PRINTED COPIES. You may bring in a stamped envelope for extra credit.
3rd and 4th blocks:
- Finish reading "Through the Tunnel" tonight.
- First draft of your business letter (typed and properly formatted) due Friday. Have a PRINTED COPY with you when you arrive in class.
*****
Tuesday, September 20
2nd block:
- If you did not finish your paragraph on "Through the Tunnel" in class, finish tonight for homework.
- Final copy of your business letter due Thursday. Bring in TWO PRINTED COPIES. You may bring in a stamped envelope for extra credit.
3rd and 4th blocks:
- Life of Pi quiz Wednesday.
- First draft of your business letter (typed and properly formatted) due Friday. Have a PRINTED COPY with you when you arrive in class.
*****
Monday, September 19
2nd block:
- First draft of your business letter (typed and properly formatted) due tomorrow. Have a PRINTED COPY with you when you arrive in class.
3rd and 4th blocks:
- Complete writing assignment on Richard Parker's voice.
- Life of Pi quiz Wednesday.
*****
Friday, September 16
2nd block:
- First draft of business letter (typed and properly formatted) due Tuesday.
3rd and 4th blocks:
- Finish your business letter outline for Monday.
- Life of Pi quiz Wednesday.
*****
Thursday, September 15
2nd block:
- Finish reading "Through the Tunnel."
3rd and 4th blocks:
- Write topic sentences for two more Life of Pi discussion questions. (If your copy of Life of Pi does not have discussion questions, you may use the questions found at Reading Group Guides.)
*****
Wednesday, September 14
2nd block:
- Complete your business letter outline.
- Bring your Writer's Guide to class tomorrow.
- Bring in a box of tissues to help us get through the winter and receive 5 points extra credit.
3rd and 4th blocks:
- Final book talks (3rd block) tomorrow.
- Bring in a box of tissues to help us get through the winter and receive 5 points extra credit.
*****
Tuesday, September 13
2nd block:
- Begin thinking about to whom you would like to write your business letter.
- Bring in a box of tissues to help us get through the winter and receive 5 points extra credit.
3rd and 4th blocks:
- Book talks will be Wednesday and Thursday (3rd block) and Tuesday and Wednesday (4th block).
- Bring in a box of tissues to help us get through the winter and receive 5 points extra credit.
*****
Monday, September 12
2nd block:
- Quiz tomorrow on Hunger Games.
- Bring in a box of tissues to help us get through the winter and receive 5 points extra credit.
3rd and 4th blocks:
- For tomorrow, post your response to your class blog: List two questions you had while reading Life of Pi. (3rd Block | 4th Block).
- Book talks will be Wednesday and Thursday (3rd block) and Tuesday and Wednesday (4th block).
- Bring in a box of tissues to help us get through the winter and receive 5 points extra credit.
*****
Friday, September 9
2nd block:
- Quiz Tuesday on Hunger Games.
- Bring in a box of tissues to help us get through the winter and receive 5 points extra credit.
3rd and 4th blocks:
- Quiz Monday on your choice summer reading book.
- For Tuesday, post your response to your class blog: List two questions you had while reading Life of Pi. (3rd Block | 4th Block).
- Bring in a box of tissues to help us get through the winter and receive 5 points extra credit.
*****
Thursday, September 8
2nd block:
- Quiz Tuesday on Hunger Games.
- Bring in a box of tissues to help us get through the winter and receive 5 points extra credit.
3rd and 4th blocks:
- Quiz Monday on your choice summer reading book.
- Bring in a box of tissues to help us get through the winter and receive 5 points extra credit.
*****
Wednesday, September 7
2nd block:
- Post your response on the class blog by following the directions on 2nd block's blog page. Response due by the start of school Thursday.
- Bring your copy of The Hunger Games and your Writer's Guide to class.
3rd and 4th blocks:
- Post your response on the class blog by following the directions on your block's blog page (3rd Block | 4th Block). Response due by the start of school Thursday.
- Bring your copy of your choice summer reading book and your Writer's Guide to class.
- Quiz Monday on your choice summer reading book.
*****
Tuesday, September 6
Welcome to the start of a great school year!
2nd block:
- Bring your copy of The Hunger Games to class all this week.
- Assemble your English binder with appropriate dividers.
- Post your response on the class blog by following the directions on 2nd block's blog page. Response due by the start of school Thursday.
3rd and 4th blocks:
- Bring your copy of your choice summer reading book to class all this week.
- Assemble your English binder with appropriate dividers.
- Post your response on the class blog by following the directions on your block's blog page (3rd Block | 4th Block). Response due by the start of school Thursday.
- Quiz Monday on your choice summer reading book.
2nd block:
- Act 5 short answer and acts 4 and 5 vocabulary due tomorrow.
- Romeo and Juliet recitations will be Thursday. Don't forget to complete the accompanying written section of the assignment.
3rd and 4th blocks;
- Select a book for your 4th quarter IRA.
- Quiz tomorrow on acts 3-5 of Romeo and Juliet.
- First draft of your Romeo and Juliet essay due Monday.
*****
Monday, April 23
2nd block:
- Romeo and Juliet recitations will be Thursday. Don't forget to complete the accompanying written section of the assignment.
3rd and 4th blocks:
- Select a book for your 4th quarter IRA.
- Act 5 short answer and acts 4 and 5 vocabulary due tomorrow.
- Quiz Wednesday on acts 3-5 of Romeo and Juliet.
*****
Friday, April 20
2nd block:
- Act 4 short answer (choose one of the two act 4 SAs to complete) due Monday.
- Romeo and Juliet recitations are Thursday, April 26.
3rd and 4th blocks:
- Romeo and Juliet recitations will be Monday, April 23--Shakespeare's birthday! Don't forget to complete the accompanying written section of the assignment.
- Select a book for your 4th quarter IRA.
*****
Thursday and Friday, April 19 and 20
2nd block:
- Act 4 short answer (choose one of the two act 4 SAs to complete) due Monday.
- Romeo and Juliet recitations are Thursday, April 26.
3rd and 4th blocks:
- Act 4 short answer (choose one of the two act 4 SAs to complete) due Friday.
- Select a book for your 4th quarter IRA.
- Romeo and Juliet recitations will be Monday, April 23--Shakespeare's birthday! Don't forget to complete the accompanying written section of the assignment.
*****
Wednesday, April 18
2nd block:
- Romeo and Juliet recitations will be Thursday, April 26.
3rd and 4th blocks:
- Act 4 short answer (choose one of the two act 4 SAs to complete) due Friday.
- Select a book for your 4th quarter IRA.
- Romeo and Juliet recitations will be Monday, April 23--Shakespeare's birthday!
*****
Tuesday, April 17
2nd block:
- Romeo and Juliet recitations will be Thursday, April 26.
3rd and 4th blocks:
- Select a book for your 4th quarter IRA.
- Romeo and Juliet recitations will be Monday, April 23--Shakespeare's birthday!
*****
Monday, April 16
2nd block:
- Choose what passage (8 lines or more) you would like to do for your Romeo and Juliet recitations, which will be Thursday, April 26.
3rd and 4th blocks:
- Select a book for your 4th quarter IRA.
- Romeo and Juliet recitations will be Monday, April 23--Shakespeare's birthday! (probably)
*****
Friday, April 13
2nd block:
- Act 3 short answer and vocabulary due Monday.
3rd and 4th blocks:
- Select a book for your 4th quarter IRA.
- Choose what passage (10 lines or more) you would like to do for your Romeo and Juliet recitations, which will be Monday, April 23--Shakespeare's birthday! (probably)
*****
Thursday, April 12
2nd block:
- Act 3 short answer and vocabulary due Monday.
3rd and 4th blocks:
- Act 3 short answer and vocabulary due Friday.
*****
Wednesday, April 11
2nd block:
- Quiz on acts 1 and 2 of Romeo and Juliet on Thursday.
3rd and 4th blocks:
- Act 3 short answer and vocabulary due Friday.
*****
Tuesday, April 10
2nd block:
- Quiz on acts 1 and 2 of Romeo and Juliet on Thursday.
3rd and 4th blocks:
- No homework.
*****
Friday, March 30
Have a happy Spring Break!
2nd block:
- No homework.
- Quiz on Acts 1 and 2 of Romeo and Juliet on Wednesday, April 11.
3rd block:
- No homework.
*****
Thursday, March 29
2nd block:
- Act 2 vocabulary and short answer due tomorrow.
3rd and 4th blocks:
- No homework.
*****
Wednesday, March 28
2nd block:
- Act 2 vocabulary and short answer due Friday.
3rd and 4th blocks:
- Quiz tomorrow on acts 1 and 2 of Romeo and Juliet.
*****
Tuesday, March 27
2nd block:
- Your IRA project is due tomorrow! Download the packet with the project options.
3rd and 4th blocks:
- Act 2 short answer and vocabulary due tomorrow.
- Quiz Thursday on acts 1 and 2 of Romeo and Juliet.
*****
Monday, March 26
2nd block:
- Your IRA project is due Wednesday!
3rd and 4th blocks:
- Act 2 vocab and short answer due Wednesday.
*****
Friday, March 23
2nd block:
- Act 1 vocabulary and short answer due Monday.
- Your IRA project is due on Wednesday, March 28.
3rd and 4th blocks:
- Act 2 vocab and short answer due Tuesday.
*****
Thursday, March 22
2nd block:
- Book talks finish this week. Your IRA project is due on Wednesday, March 28.
3rd and 4th blocks:
- Romeo and Juliet act 1 vocabulary and short answer due Friday.
*****
Wednesday, March 21
2nd block:
- Book talks finish this week. Your IRA project is due on Wednesday, March 28.
3rd and 4th blocks:
- Your IRA project is due tomorrow.
- Romeo and Juliet act 1 vocabulary and short answer due Friday.
*****
Tuesday, March 20
2nd block:
- Book talks finish this week. Your IRA project is due on Wednesday, March 28.
3rd and 4th blocks:
- Your IRA project is due on Thursday.
- Romeo and Juliet act 1 vocabulary and short answer due Friday.
*****
Monday, March 19
2nd block:
- Final copy of your Inherit the Wind essay due TOMORROW. Revise, edit, and upload your essay to TurnItIn.com. Print out a copy of the final draft to turn in to me.
- Book talks finish this week. Your IRA project is due on Wednesday, March 28.
3rd and 4th blocks:
- Romeo and Juliet act 1 vocabulary and short answer due Wednesday.
- Your IRA project is due on Thursday, March 22.
*****
Friday, March 16
2nd block:
- Book talks continue this week and next.
3rd and 4th blocks:
- Book talks finish this week. Your IRA project is due on Thursday, March 22.
*****
Thursday, March 15
2nd block:
- TOMORROW bring an electronic copy of your Inherit the Wind essay to class so you can revise.
- Book talks continue this week and next.
3rd and 4th blocks:
- Book talks finish this week. Your IRA project is due on Thursday, March 22.
*****
Wednesday, March 14
2nd block:
- Book talks continue this week and next.
3rd and 4th blocks:
- Final draft of your Inherit the Wind essay due Thursday (4th block). Edit, revise, and upload your final copy to TurnItIn.com. Print a final copy to turn in to me.
- Book talks finish this week. Your IRA project is due on Thursday, March 22.
*****
Monday, March 12
2nd block:
- Book talks continue this week and next.
3rd and 4th blocks:
- Final draft of your Inherit the Wind essay due Tuesday (3rd block) or Thursday (4th block). Edit, revise, and upload your final copy to TurnItIn.com. Print a final copy to turn in to me.
- Book talks continue this week. Your IRA project is due on Thursday, March 22.
*****
Friday, March 9
2nd block:
- Book talks begin Monday.
- Quiz Monday on Shakespeare's language (see what will be tested).
3rd and 4th blocks:
- Your sonnet is due Monday. Decorate your poem for display for a few extra points.
- Final draft of your Inherit the Wind essay due Tuesday, 3/13 (3rd block) or Thursday, 3/15 (4th block). Edit, revise, and upload your final copy to TurnItIn.com.
- Book talks continue next week.
*****
Thursday, March 8
2nd block:
- Book talks begin Monday.
- Quiz Monday on Shakespeare's language (see what will be tested).
3rd and 4th blocks:
- Quiz tomorrow on Shakespeare's language (see what will be tested).
- Your sonnet is due Monday, 3/12.
- 3rd block only: Final draft of your Inherit the Wind essay due Tuesday, 3/13. Edit, revise, and upload your final copy to TurnItIn.com.
- Book talks continue this week and next.
*****
Wednesday, March 7
2nd block:
- Book talks begin next Monday.
- Quiz Monday on Shakespeare's language (see what will be tested).
3rd and 4th blocks:
- Quiz Friday on Shakespeare's language (see what will be tested).
- Your sonnet is due Monday, 3/12.
- 3rd block only: Final draft of your Inherit the Wind essay due Tuesday, 3/13. Edit, revise, and upload your final copy to TurnItIn.com.
- Book talks continue this week and next.
*****
Tuesday, March 6
2nd block:
- Book talks begin next Monday.
- Quiz Monday on Shakespeare's language (see what will be tested).
3rd and 4th blocks:
- Quiz Friday on Shakespeare's language (see what will be tested).
- Your sonnet is due Monday, 3/12.
- Book talks continue this week and next.
*****
Monday, March 5
2nd block:
- Book talks begin next Monday.
3rd and 4th blocks:
- Your sonnet due Monday.
- Book talks continue this week and next.
*****
Friday, March 2
2nd block:
- Be reading your IRA book--book talks begin March 12!
3rd and 4th blocks:
- Book talks begin Monday!
*****
Thursday, March 1
2nd block:
- First draft of your Inherit the Wind essay due tomorrow. Come to class with a printed copy for me.
- Be reading your IRA book--book talks begin March 12!
3rd and 4th blocks:
- Be reading your IRA book--book talks begin Monday, March 5!
*****
Wednesday, February 29
2nd block:
- First draft of your Inherit the Wind essay due Friday, March 2.
- Be reading your IRA book--book talks begin March 12!
3rd and 4th blocks:
- Be reading your IRA book--book talks begin Monday, March 5!
*****
Tuesday, February 28
2nd block:
- First draft of your Inherit the Wind essay due Friday, March 2.
- Be reading your IRA book--book talks begin March 12!
3rd and 4th blocks:
- First draft of your Inherit the Wind essay due tomorrow.
- Be reading your IRA book--book talks begin Monday, March 5!
*****
Monday, February 27
2nd block:
- First draft of your Inherit the Wind essay due Friday, March 2.
- Be reading your IRA book--book talks begin March 12!
3rd and 4th blocks:
- First draft of your Inherit the Wind essay due Wednesday, February 29.
- Be reading your IRA book--book talks begin March 5!
*****
Friday, February 24
2nd block:
- First draft of your Inherit the Wind essay due Friday, March 2.
- Be reading your IRA book--book talks begin March 12!
3rd and 4th blocks:
- First draft of your Inherit the Wind essay due Wednesday, February 29.
- Be reading your IRA book--book talks begin March 5!
*****
Thursday, February 23
2nd block:
- Quiz Friday on Inherit the Wind (2.2-3.1) and pronoun reference.
- Be reading your IRA book--book talks begin March 12!
3rd and 4th blocks:
- First draft of Inherit the Wind essay due Wednesday, February 29.
- Be reading your IRA book--book talks begin March 5!
*****
Wednesday, February 22
2nd block:
- Quiz Friday on Inherit the Wind (2.2-3.1) and pronoun reference.
- Be reading your IRA book--book talks begin March 12!
3rd and 4th blocks:
- Quiz Thursday on Inherit the Wind (2.2-3.1) and capitalization.
- Be reading your IRA book--book talks begin March 5!
*****
Tuesday, February 21
2nd block:
- Quiz Friday on Inherit the Wind (2.2-3.1).
- Be reading your IRA book--book talks begin March 12!
3rd and 4th blocks:
- Finish your essay outline if not completed in class.
- Quiz Thursday on Inherit the Wind (2.2-3.1) and capitalization.
- Be reading your IRA book--book talks begin March 5!
*****
Wednesday, February 15
2nd block:
- 3.1 short answer and vocabulary due Thursday.
- For Tuesday, read the editorial on the "God Bless America" sign and write a one-paragraph response on whether you agree or disagree with the article's author.
- Be reading your IRA book--book talks begin March 12!
3rd and 4th blocks:
- For Tuesday, read the editorial on the "God Bless America" sign and write a one-paragraph response on whether you agree or disagree with the article's author.
- Be reading your IRA book--book talks begin March 5!
*****
Tuesday, February 14
2nd block:
- 3.1 short answer and vocabulary due Thursday.
3rd and 4th blocks:
- 3.1 short answer and vocabulary due Wednesday.
*****
Monday, February 13
2nd block:
- 2.2 short answer and vocabulary due Tuesday.
3rd block:
- 3.1 short answer and vocabulary due Wednesday.
*****
Friday, February 10
2nd block:
- 2.2 short answer and vocabulary due Tuesday.
3rd and 4th blocks:
- 2.2 short answer and vocabulary due Monday.
*****
Thursday, February 9
2nd block:
- Quiz Friday on 1.1-2.1 and pronouns.
3rd and 4th blocks:
- None!
*****
Wednesday, February 8
2nd block:
- Act 2, scene 1 short answer and vocabulary due Thursday.
- Quiz Friday on 1.1-2.1 and pronouns.
3rd and 4th blocks:
- Quiz Thursday on 1.1-2.1 and commonly confused words.
*****
Tuesday, February 7
2nd block:
- Act 2, scene 1 short answer and vocabulary due Thursday.
- Quiz Friday on 1.1-2.1 and pronouns.
3rd and 4th blocks:
- Choose your 3rd quarter independent reading book.
- Act 2, scene 1 short answer and vocabulary due Wednesday.
- Quiz Thursday on 1.1-2.1 and commonly confused words.
*****
Monday, February 6
2nd block:
- Act 1, scene 2 short answer and vocabulary due Tuesday.
3rd and 4th blocks:
- Choose your 3rd quarter independent reading book.
- Act 2, scene 1 short answer and vocabulary due Wednesday.
*****
Friday, February 3
2nd block:
- Act 1, scene 2 short answer and vocabulary due Tuesday.
3rd and 4th blocks:
- Act 1, scene 2 short answer and vocabulary due Monday.
- Choose your 3rd quarter independent reading book.
*****
Thursday, February 2
2nd block:
- Choose your 2nd semester independent reading book by tomorrow.
3rd and 4th blocks:
- Act 1, scene 1 short answer and vocab due Monday.
- Choose your 3rd quarter independent reading book by next week.
*****
Wednesday, February 1
2nd block:
- Short answer and vocabulary for act 1, scene 1 of Inherit the Wind due Thursday.
- Choose your 2nd semester independent reading book by Friday.
3rd and 4th blocks:
- Short answer and vocab for act 1, scene 1 of Inherit the Wind due Thursday. Finish reading the "Leopold and Loeb" article and answering the corresponding questions if not completed in class.
*****
Tuesday, January 31
2nd block:
- Short answer and vocabulary for act 1, scene 1 of Inherit the Wind due Thursday.
- Choose your 2nd semester independent reading book by Friday, February 3.
3rd and 4th blocks:
- Final copy of your Odyssey essay due tomorrow. Revise, edit, and upload the final version to TurnItIn.com. Bring in a printed copy for me.
- Short answer and vocab for act 1, scene 1 of Inherit the Wind due Thursday.
*****
Monday, January 30
2nd block:
- Choose your 2nd semester independent reading book by Friday, February 3.
3rd and 4th blocks:
- Final copy of your Odyssey essay due Wednesday, February 1. Revise, edit, and upload the final version to TurnItIn.com. Bring in a printed copy for me.
- Short answer and vocab for act 1, scene 1 of Inherit the Wind due Thursday.
*****
Thursday, January 26- Friday, January 27
2nd block:
- Final copy of your Odyssey essay due Monday, January 30. Revise, edit, and upload the final version to TurnItIn.com. Bring in a printed copy for me.
- Choose your 2nd semester independent reading book by Friday, February 3.
3rd and 4th blocks:
- Final copy of your Odyssey essay due Wednesday, February 1. Revise, edit, and upload the final version to TurnItIn.com. Bring in a printed copy for me.
*****
Wednesday, January 25
2nd block:
- Final copy of your Odyssey essay due Monday, January 30. Revise, edit, and upload the final version to TurnItIn.com. Bring in a printed copy for me.
3rd and 4th blocks:
- IRA project due tomorrow.
- Final copy of your Odyssey essay due Wednesday, February 1. Revise, edit, and upload the final version to TurnItIn.com. Bring in a printed copy for me.
*****
Tuesday, January 24
2nd block:
- Have an electronic copy of your essay with you in class tomorrow in order to work on revision.
- Final copy of your Odyssey essay due Monday, January 30.
3rd and 4th blocks:
- IRA project due tomorrow (for extra credit) or Wednesday.
*****
Friday, January 20
2nd block:
- No homework.
3rd and 4th blocks:
- IRA project due Wednesday, 1/25.
*****
Thursday, January 19
2nd block:
- No homework.
3rd and 4th blocks:
- Study for the midterm on Friday! (study guide available here)
- IRA project due Wednesday, 1/25.
*****
Tuesday, January 17 - Wednesday, January 18
2nd block:
- Study for the midterm on Thursday! (study guide available here)
3rd and 4th blocks:
- Study for the midterm on Friday! (study guide available here)
- IRA project due Wednesday, 1/25.
*****
Friday, January 13
2nd block:
- Study for the midterm on Thursday! (study guide available here)
3rd and 4th blocks:
- First draft of your Odyssey essay due Tuesday. Please have a printed copy of your draft with you at the start of class.
- Study for the midterm on Friday! (study guide available here)
*****
Monday, January 9 - Thursday, January 12
2nd block:
- Study for the midterm! (study guide available here)
- First draft of your Odyssey essay due Friday. Please have a printed copy of your draft with you at the start of class.
3rd and 4th blocks:
- Study for the midterm! (study guide available here)
- First draft of your Odyssey essay due Tuesday, 1/17.
*****
Friday, January 6
2nd block:
- Begin studying for the midterm!
- First draft of your Odyssey essay due next Friday. We'll be working on it in class next week.
3rd and 4th blocks:
- Begin studying for the midterm!
- First draft of your Odyssey essay due Tuesday, 1/17.
*****
Thursday, January 5
2nd block:
- Begin studying for the midterm!
- First draft of your Odyssey essay due next Thursday. We'll be working on it in class this week and next.
3rd and 4th blocks:
- Book 24 due tomorrow (there is a short answer).
- Begin studying for the midterm!
- First draft of your Odyssey essay due Tuesday, 1/17.
*****
Wednesday, January 4
2nd block:
- Begin studying for the midterm!
3rd and 4th blocks:
- Finish Odyssey essay outline.
- Book 24 due Friday.
*****
Tuesday, January 3
2nd block:
- Choose your topic and theme for your Odyssey essay.
3rd and 4th blocks:
- For tomorrow, read book 23 of the Odyssey and complete the study questions and vocabulary.
*****
Thursday, December 22
Have a safe and fun winter break!
2nd block:
- No homework!
3rd and 4th blocks:
- Book talks will continue after break.
- Book 23 of the Odyssey due Wednesday, 1/4.
*****
Wednesday, December 21
2nd block:
- For Thursday, finish reading book 24 and complete the study questions and vocabulary. We'll work on the short answer in class.
3rd and 4th blocks:
- Book talks will continue tomorrow and after break.
- Book 23 of the Odyssey due Wednesday, 1/4.
*****
Tuesday, December 20
2nd block:
- Final copy of your narrative essay due tomorrow. Be sure to make relevant and substantive revisions. Print out a clean copy of your revised essay and upload the essay to TurnItIn.com.
- For Thursday, finish reading book 24 and complete the study questions and vocabulary. We'll work on the short answer in class.
3rd and 4th blocks:
- For tomorrow, read book 22 and complete the study questions, short answer, and vocabulary.
- Book talks will continue tomorrow and after break.
- Book 23 of the Odyssey due Wednesday, 1/4.
*****
Monday, December 19
2nd block:
- Finish reading book 23 and complete the study questions and vocabulary for tomorrow. Book 24 due Thursday.
- Final copy of your narrative essay due Wednesday, 12/21. Be sure to upload your final copy to TurnItIn.com.
3rd and 4th blocks:
- 3rd block only: Final copy of your narrative essay due tomorrow. Be sure to upload your final copy to TurnItIn.com.
- For Wednesday, read book 22 and complete the study questions, SA, and vocabulary.
- Be reading your IRA. Book talks will take place all week.
*****
Friday, December 16
2nd block:
- Quiz Monday on subject-verb agreement.
- Book 23 due Tuesday.
- Final copy of your narrative essay due Wednesday, 12/21. Be sure to upload your final copy to TurnItIn.com.
3rd and 4th blocks:
- For Monday, read book 21 of the Odyssey and complete the study questions and vocabulary.
- Be reading your IRA. Book talks will take place all week.
- 3rd block only: Final copy of your narrative essay due Tuesday, 12/20. Be sure to upload your final copy to TurnItIn.com.
*****
Thursday, December 15
2nd block:
- For Friday, finish reading book 22 of the Odyssey and complete the study questions and vocabulary. We'll work on the short answer in class.
- Quiz Monday on subject-verb agreement.
3rd and 4th blocks:
- For Friday, read books 19 and 20 of the Odyssey and complete the study questions, SA, and vocab for book 19.
- Be reading your IRA. Book talks start Friday (3rd block) or Monday (4th block).
- 3rd block only: Final copy of your narrative essay due Tuesday, 12/20. Be sure to upload your final copy to TurnItIn.com.
*****
Wednesday, December 14
2nd block:
- For Friday, finish reading book 22 of the Odyssey and complete the study questions and vocabulary. We'll work on the short answer in class.
- Quiz Monday on subject-verb agreement.
3rd and 4th blocks:
- Final copy of your narrative essay due Thursday, 12/15 (4th block) or Tuesday, 12/20 (3rd block). Be sure to upload your final copy to TurnItIn.com.
- For Friday, read books 19 and 20 of the Odyssey and complete the study questions, SA, and vocab for book 19.
- Be reading your IRA.
*****
Tuesday, December 13
2nd block:
- For Wednesday, read book 21 of the Odyssey and complete the study questions and vocabulary.
- Quiz Thursday on subject-verb agreement.
3rd and 4th blocks:
- For Wednesday, read books 17 and 18 of the Odyssey (there are no study questions or vocabulary for these books).
- Be reading your IRA book.
- 4th block only: Final copy of your narrative essay due Thursday, 12/15. Be sure to upload your final copy to TurnItIn.com.
*****
Monday, December 12
2nd block:
- For Wednesday, read book 21 of the Odyssey and complete the study questions and vocabulary.
3rd and 4th blocks:
- Be reading your IRA book.
- For Wednesday, read books 17 and 18 of the Odyssey (there are no study questions or vocabulary for these books).
- 4th block only: Final copy of your narrative essay due Thursday, 12/15. Be sure to upload your final copy to TurnItIn.com.
*****
Friday, December 9
2nd block:
- For Tuesday, read book 21 of the Odyssey and complete the study questions and vocabulary.
3rd and 4th blocks:
- For Monday, read book 16 and complete the study questions, short answer, and vocabulary.
- Be reading your IRA book.
- 4th block only: Final copy of your narrative essay due Thursday, 12/15. Be sure to upload your final copy to TurnItIn.com.
*****
Thursday, December 8
2nd block:
- First draft of your narrative essay due tomorrow. Bring me in a PRINTED copy.
- Book 21 due Tuesday.
3rd and 4th blocks:
- Finish your heroic cycle story if not completed in class.
- For Monday, read book 16 and complete the study questions, short answer, and vocabulary.
- Be reading your IRA book.
*****
Wednesday, December 7
2nd block:
- First draft of your narrative essay due Friday.
3rd and 4th blocks:
- For tomorrow, read books 14 and 15 and complete study questions and vocabulary for book 14.
- Be reading your IRA book.
*****
Tuesday, December 6
2nd block:
- First draft of your narrative essay due Friday.
3rd and 4th blocks:
- First draft of narrative essay due tomorrow.
- For Thursday, read books 14 and 15 and complete study questions and vocabulary for book 14.
*****
Monday, December 5
2nd block:
- First draft of your narrative essay due Friday.
3rd and 4th blocks:
- First draft of narrative essay due Wednesday, 12/7.
- For Thursday, read books 14 and 15 and complete study questions and vocabulary for book 14.
*****
Friday, December 2
2nd block:
- For Monday, finish reading book 13 of the Odyssey and complete the study questions and vocabulary.
- First draft of your narrative essay due Friday.
3rd and 4th blocks:
- For Monday, read book 13 of the Odyssey and complete the study questions and vocabulary.
- First draft of narrative essay due Wednesday, 12/7.
*****
Thursday, December 1
2nd block:
- Quiz Friday on books 9-12 of the Odyssey.
- Book 13 due Monday.
3rd and 4th blocks:
- Be thinking about what you would like to read for your 2nd quarter IRA. Sign up by Friday.
- Book 13 due Monday.
- First draft of narrative essay due Wednesday, 12/7.
*****
Wednesday, November 30
2nd block:
- Quiz Friday on books 9-12 of the Odyssey.
- Book 13 due Monday.
3rd and 4th blocks:
- Read book 12 and complete the study questions, short answer, and vocabulary for Thursday.
- Be thinking about what you would like to read for your 2nd quarter IRA. Sign up by Friday.
*****
Tuesday, November 29
2nd block:
- Your IRA book project is due tomorrow.
- Quiz Thursday on books 9-12 of the Odyssey.
3rd and 4th blocks:
- Complete your narrative essay outline.
- Read book 12 and complete the study questions, short answer, and vocabulary for Thursday.
- Be thinking about what you would like to read for your 2nd quarter IRA.
*****
Monday, November 28
2nd block:
- For tomorrow, finish reading book 12 and complete the study questions and vocabulary. We'll work on the short answer together in class.
- Your IRA book project is due on Wednesday.
3rd and 4th blocks:
- Read book 11 and complete the study questions and vocabulary for tomorrow.
*****
Wednesday, November 23
Have a happy Thanksgiving!
2nd block:
- Book 12 is due Tuesday, November 29.
- Your IRA book project is due on Wednesday, November 30.
3rd and 4th blocks:
- Book 11 is due Tuesday, November 29.
*****
Tuesday, November 22
2nd block:
- Book 12 is due Tuesday, November 29.
- Your IRA book project is due on Wednesday, November 30.
3rd and 4th blocks:
- Book 11 is due Tuesday, November 29.
*****
Monday, November 21
2nd block:
- Book talks continue this week! Your IRA book project is due on Wednesday, November 30.
3rd and 4th blocks:
- Quiz Tuesday on books 5-10.
*****
Friday, November 18
2nd block:
- For Monday, finish reading book 11 and complete the study questions and vocabulary.
- Book talks continue next week!
3rd and 4th blocks:
- For Monday, read book 10 and complete the study questions and vocabulary. (Remember, you do not need to do the short answer for book 10.)
- Quiz Tuesday on books 6-10.
*****
Thursday, November 17
2nd block:
- Book 11 due Monday.
- Book talks continue this week and next!
3rd and 4th blocks:
- Book 10 due Monday. (Remember, you do not need to do the short answer for book 10.)
- Quiz Tuesday on books 6-10.
*****
Wednesday, November 16
2nd block:
- Comprehensive comma quiz tomorrow.
- Book talks continue this week and next!
3rd and 4th blocks:
- Finish reading book 9 and complete the study questions, vocabulary, and short answer for tomorrow.
- Book 10 due Monday.
*****
Tuesday, November 15
2nd block:
- Finish reading book 10 and complete the study questions and vocabulary. You do not need to complete the short answer.
- Comprehensive comma quiz on Thursday.
- Book talks continue this week and next!
3rd and 4th blocks:
- Your IRA project is due tomorrow!
- Book 9 due Thursday.
*****
Monday, November 14
2nd block:
- Book 10 due Wednesday.
- Comprehensive comma quiz on Thursday.
- Book talks continue this week and next!
3rd and 4th blocks:
- Comprehensive comma quiz tomorrow.
- Your IRA project is due Wednesday, November 16.
- Book 9 due Thursday.
*****
Friday, November 11
2nd block:
- Be reading your independent reading book. Book talks begin Monday!
- Book 10 due Wednesday.
- Comprehensive comma quiz on Thursday.
3rd and 4th blocks:
- For Monday, read book 8 of the Odyssey and complete the study questions and vocabulary.
- Comprehensive comma quiz on Tuesday.
- Your IRA project is due Wednesday, November 16.
*****
Thursday, November 10
2nd block:
- For Friday, finish reading book 9 of the Odyssey and complete the study questions, short answer, and vocabulary. Remember that the short answer must be in a COMPLETE paragraph on a SEPARATE sheet of paper and utilize QUOTE WEAVING.
- Be reading your independent reading book. Book talks begin Monday, November 14!
- Comprehensive comma quiz on Wednesday.
3rd and 4th blocks:
- For Monday, read book 8 of the Odyssey and complete the study questions and vocabulary.
- Comprehensive comma quiz on Tuesday.
- Your IRA project is due Wednesday, November 16.
*****
Wednesday, November 9
2nd block:
- For Friday, finish reading book 9 of the Odyssey and complete the study questions, short answer, and vocabulary. Remember that the short answer must be in a COMPLETE paragraph on a SEPARATE sheet of paper and utilize QUOTE WEAVING.
- Be reading your independent reading book. Book talks begin Monday, November 14!
3rd and 4th blocks:
- For Thursday, read books 6 and 7 of the Odyssey and complete the study questions, vocabulary, and short answer.
- Book talks continue this week. Your IRA project is due Wednesday, November 16.
*****
Monday, November 7
2nd block:
- Quiz Wednesday on books 5-8 of the Odyssey and commas.
- Book 9 due Friday.
- Be reading your independent reading book. Book talks begin Monday, November 14!
3rd and 4th blocks:
- For Thursday, read books 6 and 7 of the Odyssey and complete the study questions, vocabulary, and short answer.
- Book talks continue this week. Your IRA project is due Wednesday, November 16.
*****
Friday, November 4
2nd block:
- For Monday, read book 8 of the Odyssey and complete the corresponding study questions and vocabulary.
3rd and 4th blocks:
- For Monday, finish reading book 5 and complete the study questions and vocabulary.
- Books 6 and 7 due Thursday.
- Book talks continue next week.
******
Thursday, November 3
2nd block:
- For Friday, finish reading book 7 of the Odyssey and complete the corresponding study questions and vocabulary. We will work on the short answer (SA) in class together.
3rd and 4th blocks:
- Quiz Friday on books 1-4 of the Odyssey and commas.
- For Monday, finish reading book 5 and complete the study questions and vocabulary.
- Book talks continue this week and next.
*****
Wednesday, November 2
2nd block:
- For Friday, finish reading book 7 of the Odyssey and complete the corresponding study questions and vocabulary. We will work on the short answer (SA) in class together.
3rd and 4th blocks:
- Quiz Friday on books 1-4 of the Odyssey and commas.
- For Monday, finish reading book 5 and complete the study questions and vocabulary.
- Book talks continue this week and next.
*****
Tuesday, November 1
2nd block:
- For tomorrow, finish reading book 6 of the Odyssey and complete the corresponding study questions and vocabulary.
3rd and 4th blocks:
- For tomorrow, finish reading book 4 and complete the study questions, vocabulary, and short answer.
- Quiz Friday on books 1-4 of the Odyssey and commas.
- Book talks continue this week and next.
*****
Monday, October 31
Happy Halloween!
2nd block:
- For Wednesday, finish reading book 6 of the Odyssey and complete the corresponding study questions and vocabulary.
3rd and 4th blocks:
- For Wednesday, read book 4 and complete the study questions, vocabulary, and short answer.
- Quiz Friday on books 1-4 of the Odyssey.
- Book talks continue this week and next.
*****
Friday, October 28
2nd block:
- For Monday, complete the study questions and vocabulary for book 5 of the Odyssey.
- For Wednesday, finish reading book 6 of the Odyssey and complete the corresponding study questions and vocabulary.
3rd and 4th blocks:
- For Monday, read book 3 and complete the study questions and vocabulary.
- Book talks start Monday.
*****
Thursday, October 27
2nd block:
- For Monday, complete the study questions and vocabulary for book 5 of the Odyssey.
3rd and 4th blocks:
- For Monday, read book 3 and complete the study questions and vocabulary.
- Be reading your independent reading book. Book talks begin 10/31.
*****
Wednesday, October 26
2nd block:
- Final copy of your summer reading essay due TOMORROW. Essay must be revised, edited, and uploaded to TurnItIn.com. In addition, print out a copy of the final essay to submit to me.
3rd and 4th blocks:
- For tomorrow, finish reading book 2 and complete the study questions and vocabulary.
- Be reading your independent reading book. Book talks begin 10/31.
*****
Tuesday, October 25
2nd block:
- Finish your "suitor story" for tomorrow if not finished in class.
- Final copy of your summer reading essay due Thursday (10/27). Essay must be revised, edited, and uploaded to TurnItIn.com. In addition, print out a copy of the final essay to submit to me.
3rd and 4th blocks:
- Suitor stories due tomorrow if not finished in class.
- Book 2 study questions and vocabulary due Thursday.
- Be reading your independent reading book. Book talks begin 10/31.
*****
Monday, October 24
2nd block:
- Final copy of your summer reading essay due Thursday (10/27). Essay must be revised, edited, and uploaded to TurnItIn.com. In addition, print out a copy of the final essay to submit to me.
3rd and 4th blocks:
- For Tuesday, finish reading book 1 of the Odyssey. Complete the corresponding study questions and vocabulary.
- Suitor stories due Wednesday.
- Book 2 study questions and vocabulary due Thursday.
- Be reading your independent reading book. Book talks begin 10/31.
*****
Friday, October 21
2nd block:
- Final copy of your summer reading essay due Thursday (10/27). Essay must be revised, edited, and uploaded to TurnItIn.com. In addition, print out a copy of the final essay to submit to me.
3rd and 4th blocks:
- Final copy of your summer reading essay due Monday (4th block). Essay must be revised, edited, and uploaded to TurnItIn.com. In addition, print out a copy of the final essay to submit to me.
- For Tuesday, finish reading book 1 of the Odyssey. Complete the corresponding study questions and vocabulary.
- Be reading your independent reading book. Book talks begin 10/31.
*****
Thursday, October 20
2nd block:
- Quiz Friday on mythology. See study guide.
- Final copy of your summer reading essay due Thursday (10/27). Essay must be revised, edited, and uploaded to TurnItIn.com. In addition, print out a copy of the final essay to submit to me.
3rd and 4th blocks:
- Final copy of your summer reading essay due Friday (3rd block) or Monday (4th block). Essay must be revised, edited, and uploaded to TurnItIn.com. In addition, print out a copy of the final essay to submit to me.
- Be reading your independent reading book. (Book talks begin 10/31)
*****
Wednesday, October 19
2nd block:
- Quiz Friday on mythology. See study guide.
3rd and 4th blocks:
- Quiz Thursday on mythology. See study guide.
- Final copy of your summer reading essay due Friday (3rd block) or Monday (4th block). Essay must be revised, edited, and uploaded to TurnItIn.com.
- Be reading your independent reading book. (Book talks begin 10/31)
*****
Tuesday, October 18
2nd block:
- Quiz Friday on mythology. See study guide.
3rd and 4th blocks:
- Sign up for turnitin.com by Wednesday. Upload an old essay (not your summer reading essay) to see how the program works.
- Quiz Thursday on mythology. See study guide.
- Final copy of your summer reading essay due Friday (3rd block) or Monday (4th block). Essay must be revised, edited, and uploaded to TurnItIn.com.
- Be reading your independent reading book. (Book talks begin 10/31)
*****
Monday, October 17
2nd block:
- Greek mythology presentations will be Monday and Tuesday.
3rd and 4th blocks:
- Greek mythology presentations will be Monday and Tuesday.
- Sign up for turnitin.com by Wednesday. Upload an old essay (not your summer reading essay) to see how the program works.
- Final copy of your summer reading essay due Friday (3rd block) or Monday (4th block). Essay must be revised, edited, and uploaded to TurnItIn.com.
- Be reading your independent reading book. (Book talks begin 10/31)
*****
Friday, October 14
2nd block:
- Greek mythology presentations will be Monday and Tuesday.
3rd and 4th blocks:
- Greek mythology presentations will be Monday and Tuesday.
- Read chapter on "House of Atreus" in Hamilton's Mythology and answer questions for Monday.
- 3rd block only: Final copy of your summer reading essay due Friday, 10/21.
- Be reading your independent reading book. (Book talks begin 10/31)
*****
Thursday, October 13
2nd block:
- Greek mythology presentations will be Monday and Tuesday.
3rd and 4th blocks:
- Greek mythology presentations will be Monday and Tuesday.
- Read chapter on "House of Atreus" in Hamilton's Mythology and answer questions for Monday.
- Be reading your independent reading book. (Book talks begin 10/31)
*****
Wednesday, October 12
2nd block:
- Parts of speech test tomorrow (notes and practice questions available on the Class Notes page).
- Greek mythology presentations will be Friday and Monday.
3rd and 4th blocks:
- Chapters on the Trojan War from Hamilton's Mythology due tomorrow.
- Greek mythology presentations will be Friday and Monday.
*****
Tuesday, October 11
2nd block:
- Parts of speech test on Thursday (notes and practice questions available on the Class Notes page).
- Greek mythology presentations will be Friday and Monday.
3rd and 4th blocks:
- Parts of speech test tomorrow (notes and practice questions available on the Class Notes page).
- Chapters on the Trojan War from Hamilton's Mythology due Thursday.
- Greek mythology presentations will be Friday and Monday (3rd block) and Monday and Tuesday (4th block).
*****
Monday, October 10
2nd block:
- First draft of essay due tomorrow. Please have a printed copy to turn in during class.
- Parts of speech test on Thursday.
3rd and 4th blocks:
- Parts of speech test on Wednesday.
- Chapters on the Trojan War from Hamilton's Mythology due Thursday.
*****
Friday, October 7
2nd block:
- First draft of essay due Tuesday, 10/11.
- Parts of speech test on Thursday, 10/13.
3rd and 4th blocks:
- First draft of essay due Monday. Please have a printed copy to turn in during class.
- Parts of speech test on Wednesday (10/12).
- Chapters on the Trojan War from Hamilton's Mythology due Thursday (10/13).
*****
Thursday, October 6
2nd block:
- First draft of essay due Tuesday, 10/11.
- Parts of speech test on Thursday, 10/13.
3rd and 4th blocks:
- Read the myths about Prometheus and Pandora for tomorrow.
- First draft of essay due Monday, 10/10.
- Parts of speech test on Wednesday, 10/12.
*****
Wednesday, October 5
2nd block:
- Introduction to essay needs to be finished by tomorrow.
- First draft of essay due Tuesday, 10/11.
- Parts of speech test on Thursday, 10/13.
3rd and 4th blocks:
- Read the section on the "Mythology of the Greeks" in Hamilton's Mythology and answer the corresponding questions for tomorrow.
- First draft of essay due Monday, 10/10.
- Parts of speech test on Wednesday, 10/12.
*****
Tuesday, October 4
2nd block:
- Introduction to essay needs to be finished by Thursday.
- Bring your Writer's Guide to class all week.
3rd and 4th blocks:
- Introduction to your essay due Wednesday.
- For Thursday, read the section on the "Mythology of the Greeks" in Hamilton's Mythology and answer the corresponding questions.
- Bring your Writer's Guide to class all week.
*****
Monday, October 3
2nd block:
- Finish first page of essay outline for tomorrow.
- Bring your Writer's Guide to class all week.
3rd and 4th blocks:
- Introduction to your essay due Wednesday.
- For Thursday, read the section on the "Mythology of the Greeks" in Hamilton's Mythology and answer the corresponding questions.
- Bring your Writer's Guide to class all week.
*****
Friday, September 30
2nd block:
- Choose IRA book by Monday.
3rd and 4th blocks:
- Finish first page of essay outline (3rd block--you don't need to fill in the thesis statement yet).
- Choose IRA book by Monday.
*****
Wednesday, September 28
2nd block:
- Choose your book for your independent reading assignment by Monday.
3rd and 4th blocks:
- Choose your book for your independent reading assignment by Monday.
*****
Tuesday, September 27
2nd block:
- Short quiz tomorrow on the parts of speech (noun, pronoun, verb, adjective) and terms (antecedent, clause, subject and verb) studied so far.
3rd and 4th blocks:
- Short quiz tomorrow on the parts of speech (noun, pronoun, verb, adjective, adverb) and terms (antecedent, clause, subject and verb) studied so far.
*****
Monday, September 26
2nd block:
- Short quiz Wednesday on the parts of speech (noun, pronoun, verb, adjective) and terms (antecedent, clause, subject and verb) studied so far.
3rd and 4th blocks:
- Final copy of your business letter due tomorrow. Bring in TWO PRINTED COPIES. You may bring in a stamped envelope for extra credit.
*****
Friday, September 23
School photos are Monday, so be sure to look nice!
2nd block:
- Finish reading "Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been?" and post your response on the class blog.
3rd and 4th blocks:
- For Monday, read the short story "Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been?" and post your response on the class blog (3rd Block | 4th Block).
- Final copy of your business letter due Tuesday. Bring in TWO PRINTED COPIES. You may bring in a stamped envelope for extra credit.
*****
Thursday, September 22
2nd block:
- No homework tonight.
3rd and 4th block:
- First draft of your business letter (typed and properly formatted) due Friday. Have a PRINTED COPY with you when you arrive in class.
- For Monday, read the short story "Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been?" and post your response on the class blog (3rd Block | 4th Block).
*****
Wednesday, September 21
2nd block:
- Final copy of your business letter due tomorrow. Bring in TWO PRINTED COPIES. You may bring in a stamped envelope for extra credit.
3rd and 4th blocks:
- Finish reading "Through the Tunnel" tonight.
- First draft of your business letter (typed and properly formatted) due Friday. Have a PRINTED COPY with you when you arrive in class.
*****
Tuesday, September 20
2nd block:
- If you did not finish your paragraph on "Through the Tunnel" in class, finish tonight for homework.
- Final copy of your business letter due Thursday. Bring in TWO PRINTED COPIES. You may bring in a stamped envelope for extra credit.
3rd and 4th blocks:
- Life of Pi quiz Wednesday.
- First draft of your business letter (typed and properly formatted) due Friday. Have a PRINTED COPY with you when you arrive in class.
*****
Monday, September 19
2nd block:
- First draft of your business letter (typed and properly formatted) due tomorrow. Have a PRINTED COPY with you when you arrive in class.
3rd and 4th blocks:
- Complete writing assignment on Richard Parker's voice.
- Life of Pi quiz Wednesday.
*****
Friday, September 16
2nd block:
- First draft of business letter (typed and properly formatted) due Tuesday.
3rd and 4th blocks:
- Finish your business letter outline for Monday.
- Life of Pi quiz Wednesday.
*****
Thursday, September 15
2nd block:
- Finish reading "Through the Tunnel."
3rd and 4th blocks:
- Write topic sentences for two more Life of Pi discussion questions. (If your copy of Life of Pi does not have discussion questions, you may use the questions found at Reading Group Guides.)
*****
Wednesday, September 14
2nd block:
- Complete your business letter outline.
- Bring your Writer's Guide to class tomorrow.
- Bring in a box of tissues to help us get through the winter and receive 5 points extra credit.
3rd and 4th blocks:
- Final book talks (3rd block) tomorrow.
- Bring in a box of tissues to help us get through the winter and receive 5 points extra credit.
*****
Tuesday, September 13
2nd block:
- Begin thinking about to whom you would like to write your business letter.
- Bring in a box of tissues to help us get through the winter and receive 5 points extra credit.
3rd and 4th blocks:
- Book talks will be Wednesday and Thursday (3rd block) and Tuesday and Wednesday (4th block).
- Bring in a box of tissues to help us get through the winter and receive 5 points extra credit.
*****
Monday, September 12
2nd block:
- Quiz tomorrow on Hunger Games.
- Bring in a box of tissues to help us get through the winter and receive 5 points extra credit.
3rd and 4th blocks:
- For tomorrow, post your response to your class blog: List two questions you had while reading Life of Pi. (3rd Block | 4th Block).
- Book talks will be Wednesday and Thursday (3rd block) and Tuesday and Wednesday (4th block).
- Bring in a box of tissues to help us get through the winter and receive 5 points extra credit.
*****
Friday, September 9
2nd block:
- Quiz Tuesday on Hunger Games.
- Bring in a box of tissues to help us get through the winter and receive 5 points extra credit.
3rd and 4th blocks:
- Quiz Monday on your choice summer reading book.
- For Tuesday, post your response to your class blog: List two questions you had while reading Life of Pi. (3rd Block | 4th Block).
- Bring in a box of tissues to help us get through the winter and receive 5 points extra credit.
*****
Thursday, September 8
2nd block:
- Quiz Tuesday on Hunger Games.
- Bring in a box of tissues to help us get through the winter and receive 5 points extra credit.
3rd and 4th blocks:
- Quiz Monday on your choice summer reading book.
- Bring in a box of tissues to help us get through the winter and receive 5 points extra credit.
*****
Wednesday, September 7
2nd block:
- Post your response on the class blog by following the directions on 2nd block's blog page. Response due by the start of school Thursday.
- Bring your copy of The Hunger Games and your Writer's Guide to class.
3rd and 4th blocks:
- Post your response on the class blog by following the directions on your block's blog page (3rd Block | 4th Block). Response due by the start of school Thursday.
- Bring your copy of your choice summer reading book and your Writer's Guide to class.
- Quiz Monday on your choice summer reading book.
*****
Tuesday, September 6
Welcome to the start of a great school year!
2nd block:
- Bring your copy of The Hunger Games to class all this week.
- Assemble your English binder with appropriate dividers.
- Post your response on the class blog by following the directions on 2nd block's blog page. Response due by the start of school Thursday.
3rd and 4th blocks:
- Bring your copy of your choice summer reading book to class all this week.
- Assemble your English binder with appropriate dividers.
- Post your response on the class blog by following the directions on your block's blog page (3rd Block | 4th Block). Response due by the start of school Thursday.
- Quiz Monday on your choice summer reading book.
Summer reading for 2011-2012 school year:
(click here to download the official SHHS summer reading guide as a PDF)
College Prep: Please read The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins
Honors: Please read ONE of the following books:
- The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins
- The Secret Life of Bees by Sue Monk Kidd
- 1984 by George Orwell
- Marcelo in the Read World by Francisco Stork
AND
- all honors students must read Life of Pi by Yann Martel
(click here to download the official SHHS summer reading guide as a PDF)
College Prep: Please read The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins
Honors: Please read ONE of the following books:
- The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins
- The Secret Life of Bees by Sue Monk Kidd
- 1984 by George Orwell
- Marcelo in the Read World by Francisco Stork
AND
- all honors students must read Life of Pi by Yann Martel
Dear Students, Parents, and Guardians,
Welcome to the 2011-2012 school year! I am thrilled to be teaching 9th grade English again and am looking forward to an exciting and challenging year. Please use this website to find the syllabus, course documents, and information on assignments.
Please feel free to contact me whenever you wish. Email communication is usually best. Click here to send me an email.
If you would like to speak over the phone, send me an email with your name, phone number, and the best time to return your call and I will be in touch shortly.
Thank you!
Ms. Baulch
Welcome to the 2011-2012 school year! I am thrilled to be teaching 9th grade English again and am looking forward to an exciting and challenging year. Please use this website to find the syllabus, course documents, and information on assignments.
Please feel free to contact me whenever you wish. Email communication is usually best. Click here to send me an email.
If you would like to speak over the phone, send me an email with your name, phone number, and the best time to return your call and I will be in touch shortly.
Thank you!
Ms. Baulch
