English II – Make-up Work
Ms. Krupa, 2016-2017
Week of August 31, 2016
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2016
BELLWORK: Qs: What are two things you like about technology? What are two things you hate about technology? Do you like using technology in class? Why or why not? –complete sentences, please.
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Week of September 6, 2016
Tuesday, September 6th
--BELLWORK: Create 3 columns: victim, caught in the middle, perpetrator
**When did you ever feel like these 3 things? Describe an event for each, & write in the proper column.
--READ: The Fan Club by Rona Maynard
--READ: a Kind of Murder by Hugh Pentecost
**List out the key events of both stories in your chart, categorizing them into victim/middle/perpetrator BE SPECIFIC with character names & details; use page numbers.
--WRITE: 2 paragraphs on what you think the most significant event is and why. TIE IN THEME; use what you think the theme is for either story as part of your reasoning.
Wednesday, September 7th
--BELLWORK: reflect on your notes from yesterday’s class
**begin an outline (1,2,3/a,b,c style) on one of two topics
1)Compare similarities & differences between the main characters
2)Compare similarities & differences between the themes
--WRITE: using your notes from yesterday and outline from today, write a minimum 3-paragraphs on one of two topics:
1)Compare similarities & differences between the main characters
2)Compare similarities & differences between the themes
Thursday, September 8th
NO BELLWORK
PICTURE DAY & LIBRARY DAY, NO MAKE-UP WORK
Friday, September 9th
--BELLWORK: 1-paragraph reflection:
**Describe a time when you went through a transformation of your personality. What was happening at that time? Who was part of your life at that time? Did you get help? Was it hard? Was it easy? Were you changed for the better?
--LISTEN: listen to the audio guide for A Wizard of Earthsea; take notes & describe the 3 most important points from the guide
--READ: pp. 3-6 of the Earthsea Reader’s Guide
--WRITE: 2 paragraphs on why learning about the inspiration for the Earthsea story and the author’s background will help us understand this story
Week of September 12, 2016
Monday, September 12th
--BELLWORK: write down all the classroom procedures you can remember for this class. Write in complete sentences, please.
--WRITE: on a paper, write the definitions & one example word for the following Latin roots:
**bene, fac/fic, fact/fect, loqui/locut, magn, mult, plic/plicit, plex, rect(i), sacr/secr, spec/spic/spect, turb, und/ound, vol
** pick 3 words, and write a separate sentence using the words correctly.
**Scanned copy of workbook is on Teacher Page
**Websites for reference:
Tuesday, September 13th
--BELLWORK: 1-paragraph reflection:
**Describe a time when you went through a transformation of your personality. What was happening at that time? Who was part of your life at that time? Did you get help? Was it hard? Was it easy? Were you changed for the better?
--LISTEN: listen to about 18 minutes of the audio guide for Earthsea
**pick the top 3 most important things that will help you understand the novel better; think about plot, or background on author, etc. Write them in your notebook.
**audio guide link:
Wednesday, September 14th
NO BELLWORK
DISTRICT WRITING ASSESSMENT – Please see Ms. Krupa to set a make-up date.
Thursday, September 15th
--BELLWORK: Write the word W-I-Z-A-R-D on your paper in a line going down. List out all the things that you know about wizards with a word or phrase that begins with each letter.
--READ: read pg. 4 of the Reader’s Guide (on Teacher Page)
--WRITE: a summary sentence about each of the four sections. 10-words or less.
--READ: ch. 1-3 of Earthsea
--WRITE: complete half of the questions on the study guide for each chapter. You can pick which Qs to answer. Write the answers in complete sentences in your notebook.
Friday, September 16th
--BELLWORK: review your discussion question answers to prepare for class discussion; if they are not completed, complete them now.
--READ: handout (on teacher’s page) about Hero’s Journey
--WRITE: in notebook, answer questions about Earthsea for at least the first 2 segments.
**Sketch out a drawing using boxes and arrows that chronicles Ged’s Hero’s Journey so far.
--HOMEWORK: read chapters 4-5; answer half of the Qs for each chapter (due Tuesday; Monday more Latin roots!)
Week of September 19, 2016
Monday, September 19th
--BELLWORK: Using a workbook complete Section IV of Lesson I, page 9.
--STUDY: study the roots for Lesson 1; pick words for 5 roots & write a sentence using the word accurately.
Tuesday, September 20th
--BELLWORK: Ged character analysis chart:
**Make a chart with 2 columns. One side is “what Ged knows about himself” the other is “what Ged doesn’t know about himself”. Fill in the chart with what you know about Ged.
--WRITE: review answers to Ch. 1-3 of Earthsea; write a 1 paragraph summary of what happened
**View handout on “3 types of questions” (on teacher page) – create 2 questions for Levels I, II, III to be discussed with ch. 4 tomorrow
**Draw out on the back side Ged’s “Hero Journey” so far.
Wednesday, September 21st
--BELLWORK: Pull out 2 quotes for the symbol of “birds” and “song/dance” from novel
**Are there any other symbols in this novel? (A symbol is an object that represents an idea). If so, list out all the symbols you think are in the novel, and what they represent.
--NOTEBOOK CHECK: this is due today; see Ms. Krupa immediately upon your return to get your notebook checked
--QUIZ: schedule time with Ms. Krupa to make up the quiz on Ch. 1-3
--WRITE: review answers to Ch. 4 of Earthsea; write a 1 paragraph summary of what happened
**Using “3 types of questions” handout, create 2 questions for Levels I, II, III for Ch. 5
--CHART: create a 2 column chart on symbols. In the left column, put the symbol “shadow”. On the right, list out your 3 quotes, and what the shadow means in each.
**Add at least 2 more things you think are symbols in the novel, and 1 quote + explanation for each.
--HOMEWORK: read Ch. 5, answer half of the discussion Qs; create 2 Qs each for Levels I, II, III
Thursday, September 22nd
--BELLWORK: create a chart with 2 columns and begin to list things you might compare. List the qualities of each person/thing.
--Ged vs Harry Potter, --birds vs animals, --Serret vs Yarrow, --Ged vs Jasper, --Ged vs Vetch, --Pendor vs. Smaug, --symbol of birds vs symbol of shadow
--WRITE: review answers to Ch. 5 of Earthsea; write a 1 paragraph summary of what happened
**Using “3 types of questions” handout, create 2 questions for Levels I, II, III for Ch. 6-7
--WRITE: using outline handout (on teacher page), draft an outline of a comparison you might like to write about on Earthsea
--HOMEWORK: read Ch. 6-7, answer half of the discussion Qs; create 2 Qs each for Levels I, II, III
Friday, September 23rd
--BELLWORK: write 2 paragraphs on your favorite comparison so far. No First Person!
--WRITE: review answers to Ch. 6-7 of Earthsea; write a 2 paragraph summary of what happened
**Using “3 types of questions” handout, create 2 questions for Levels I, II, III for Ch. 8-10
--WRITE: review “Quote Finder” handout and “Compare/Contrast” handout (on teacher page)
**practice writing a thesis statement for your comparison: 5 separate thesis statements
Week of September 26, 2016
Monday, September 26th
--BELLWORK: Using a workbook complete Section II and IV of Lesson 2, page 10-11. (Lesson is scanned on Teacher Page.)
--WRITE: Look up two Latin roots from the list. Find two words using each root. Create a sentence with each word, using it correctly.
Tuesday, September 27th
NO MAKE-UP WORK – D.I.E.S. ASSESSMENT
Wednesday, September 28th
--BELLWORK: A “theme” is what the story is about. It usually is something the author wants the reader to “get”. Make a list of themes in your notebook you think LeGuin is trying to show us as readers; find a quote that supports your opinion. Be sure to include the page #!
--WRITE: complete page 5 & page 7, in essay packet (yellow pages)
--WRITE: complete answers to Earthsea Ch. 6-7 “reading check” Qs. They are on the slide deck on the Teacher Page titled “Earthsea Slide Deck”.
--HOMEWORK: read ch. 8 of Earthsea
Thursday, September 29th
--BELLWORK: Write 1 paragraph describing where Ged is in his Hero’s Journey now. Include the answer to this question: What happened in Chapter 8 that makes you believe he’s in the segment of the Hero’s Journey that you picked? Use a quote from Chapter 8 in your paragraph.
--WRITE: complete page 7 & page 14 in essay packet (yellow pages)
--WRITE: answer one of the “theme” questions for Earthsea. They are on the slides after “Ch. 6-7 reading check”. The slide deck is on the Teacher Page labelled “Earthsea Slide Deck”
--HOMEWORK: read Ch. 9 of Earthsea
Friday, September 30th
--BELLWORK: pick two things (characters, themes, Heros, etc.) you might compare for your essay. Create a Venn diagram and begin to list out the similarities and differences of the two things. Underneath the Venn diagram, answer these questions (short answer ok): Are there at least 3 similarities or differences between the 2 things? Could I find at least 3 sources to add research to the essay on these two things? Where might I look for these resources? (List 2 places. Make them more specific than “the internet”.)
--WRITE: complete page 17 in essay packet (yellow pages)
--WRITE: answer the “Ch. 8-9 reading check” questions. The slide deck is on the Teacher Page labelled “Earthsea Slide Deck”
--HOMEWORK: Read Ch. 10 – woohoo! Prepare your opinion on the ending. Did you like it? Not like it? Why/why not?
Monday, October 3rd
--BELLWORK: Reflection 1-paragraph: Put yourself in Ged’s shoes in your life today. There’s no magic in our world. What if you did something that caused others great harm, like death? You didn’t mean to, but it happened. Adults are looking for the perpetrator (you), but only your best friend knows you did this terrible thing. Would you turn yourself in and face the consequences? Would you stay hidden, and wait until the investigation blows over? Explain why you made your choice.
--WRITE: complete page 17 in essay packet “varying sentences” (yellow pages)
--WRITE: answer the “Ch. 10 reading check” questions. The slide deck is on the Teacher Page labelled “Earthsea Slide Deck”
--HOMEWORK: Prepare 2 potential thesis statements using the “skeleton” in the essay packet
**fill out 1 graphic organizer and 1 outline (example or your own) on the thesis you like the best.
Week of October 3rd, 2016
Monday, October 3rd
--BELLWORK: Make a 2-column chart. On one side list all the things Ged didn’t want to see about himself. On the other side, list all the things _YOU_ don’t want to see about yourself. This won’t be turned in. Be as honest as you can.
--WRITE: answers to Qs for Ch. 10 (P0, P3) or Ch. 8-9 (P2) depending on your class, in your notebook
--HOMEWORK: same as Friday – First Draft of essay, on turnitin.com
Tuesday, October 4th
NO BELLWORK – writing day
--First draft due by end of period
Wednesday, October 5th
--BELLWORK: Write a 2-paragraph reflection answering these questions: What did Ged have to do to defeat the shadow? How does this apply to us? What did LeGuin want _us_ to learn about ourselves from reading Ged’s journey? Pick out 2 quotes to support your answers.
--HOMEWORK: peer review due by 10/7
Thursday, October 6th
--BELLWORK: 1-paragaph reflection. If you found a magic goldfish that gave you 3 wishes, what would they be? Why?
--READ: “What, Of This Goldfish Would You Wish?” from Collections textbook, Unit 1. Access online via myhrw.com. \
--WRITE: plot diagram of the short story. Make a list of all the things you think the Goldfish symbolizes. Pull out at least 1 quote to support your favorite choice.
--HOMEWORK: peer review due Friday 10/7 AT BEGINNING OF CLASS
Friday, October 7th
NO BELLWORK – Writing Day
--HOMEWORK: 2nd draft Due:MONDAY 10/12
Week of October 11th, 2016
Monday, October 10th
--BELLWORK: View Latin Roots Lesson Section II and IV of Lesson 3, page 12-13. (Lesson is scanned on Teacher Page.)
--WRITE: Look up two Latin roots from the list. Find two words using each root. Create a sentence with each word, using it correctly.
Tuesday, October 11th
NO BELLWORK – writing day
--WRITE: Second Draft due Wednesday before class begins; submit on Turnitin.com
--HANDOUT: complete “It Says, I Say, So” handout (on teacher page)
**put each quote from your essay in “It Says” column; your explanation goes in “I Say”; confirm your argument in “So” – does it relate back to your thesis?
--HOMEWORK: finish Second Draft
Wednesday, October 12th
--BELLWORK: Do you know what you look like to others? Without making it obvious, pick one person across the room from you, and see how their body is positioned. (1-2 sentences) What does their body language tell you about how they feel right now? How do you know? (2-3 sentences)
--VIEW: slide deck on body language (on teacher page)
--WRITE: answer each question on each slide, complete sentences.
--HOMEWORK: read “The Lottery” online (via collections website; see Ms. Krupa for login details); pick out one quote that demonstrates an emotion from one or several characters
Thursday, October 13th
--BELLWORK: Write 1 paragraph reflection on: At what point in The Lottery did you realize the real purpose of the lottery? What was your reaction?
--ASK: ask a classmate for their notes on Mood (Tone), Tension/Surprise, Colloquialism, Connotation/Denotation
--HOMEWORK: prepare Final Essay
Friday, October 14th
NO BELLWORK – Writing Day
Week of October 17th, 2016
Monday, October 17th
NO BELLWORK – WRITING DAY
--ANNOUNCEMENTS: paper due at 5pm on Tuesday
Tuesday, October 18th
--BELLWORK: brainstorm a list of all the words that make you think about a “lottery”. Answer these Qs in complete sentences: Are the words mostly positive? Or negative? Or both? Why do you think this is so?
--READ: The Lottery (pg.25)
**ONLINE: go to my.hrw.com
--UN: hrdstudentID#. PW: studentID#
--NOTEBOOK CHECK: see me when you return to get your notebook grade in for Earthsea essay pre-write.
Wednesday, October 19th
--BELLWORK: Write 1 paragraph reflection on: At what point in The Lottery did you realize the real purpose of the lottery? What was your reaction?
--REVIEW TEXT:
**Tone: Pg. 25, First paragraph, Pg. 26, black box, Pg. 29 “soft laughter”; pick one & write 2 sentences on how the author creates tone using certain words or accents in the speech
**Tension/Surprise: Pg. 32, family drawing slips, Pg. 34 (situational irony) of forgotten ritual, remembering stones; pick one and write 2 sentences on how something unexpected happening created tension or surprise for you.
**Colloquialisms: Pg. 28, Mrs. Hutchison’s speech; write how Mrs. Hutchinson’s style of talking contributed to the feeling you had about what was happening.
**Connotation/Denotation: Pg. 33, Lines 300-306 words that helped you to understand; Pg. 31 Old Man Warner “petulantly”, Pg. 38a example “re-teach”; pick one and write 2 sentences on how the author’s choice of these particular words added to mood of story
Week of October 24th, 2016
Monday, October 24th
--BELLWORK: take a Latin Root workbook from the shelf, and begin completing Sections II and IV in your notebook.
--WRITE: look up 1 word for each numerical based root, and write down the definition.
--HOMEWORK: prepare for Latin Roots quiz on Tuesday.
Tuesday, October 25th
--BELLWORK: review your brainstorm list from last week’s bellwork. Write 1 paragraph answering these questions: Did you expect The Lottery to be about something positive? How did Jackson use expectations to add tension and surprise to her story?
--WRITE: using one of the quotes you found last week in “The Lottery”, and write 1 paragraph on why you picked it and how it influences the “mood” of the story. (Mood is the atmosphere that the author wants the reader to feel.)
Wednesday, October 26th
--BELLWORK: Take your District Writing Assessment from the file. Read the introduction only. In your notebook, comment on whether these items are present/not present, good, or needs work: 1) “hook”, 2) lead-in to thesis, 3) thesis. Then, trade your paper with a fellow student. Analyze the same 3 areas of their intro, and compare to yours. Who’s was better? Both the same? Write 1-2 sentences why.
--REVIEW: review the handout on STAMPY introductions for timed writes. Using the prompt from the District Writing Assessment (on teacher webpage) re-write your intro paragraph using one version of the STAMPY techniques.
**When you return to school tomorrow, ask Ms. Krupa for your DWA paper.
--HOMEWORK: Write 2 STAMPY intros using other elements of STAMPY that you didn’t try in class today. Due Friday.