Friday, January 23rd:
· No journal
· Quiz on RSG pages 206-259.
· Finished reading RSG- took notes on important info- read the epilogue
· Handout: Exam essays Red Scarf Essay.doc. Learned how to develop essays using quotes and MLAformat.
· Time to review for the exam
Wednesday, January 21st:
· No journal
· 2nd day of speeches- hand in speech critiques for both blocks
· Grades passed back for speeches
· Short exam review- list of readings for the exam and terms to know
· Handout: Part III worksheet.pdf. complete for Friday
· Homework: Finish reading pages 206-259 and the handout.
Friday, January 16th:
· Journal #13: Discuss your thoughts on the novel so far. What do you like/ not like? Can you relate to Ji-li at all? Explain.
· 1st day of revolution speeches
· Classwork:After each speaker, write down his or her name and then a list of pros and cons about the speech- due at the end of the block
· Homework: Rest of the speeches are due on Wednesday/ Read RSG pages 206-230 for class.
Wednesday, January 14th:
· No journal
· Quiz on RSG pages 140-190
· Copied down in graded work section: Speech Tips and Hints Speech Tips and Hints.doc
· Took notes on how to develop an outline and how to make index cards for a speech
· Time to research for speeches- laptops in the room
· Homework: Speeches due either Friday or Wednesday. No visuals needed- you can bring them for extra points. Read RSGpages 191-205.
Monday, January 12th:
· No journal
· Collected posters!!! BIGGRADE~
· Time to research for speeches that are due on Friday and Wednesday.
· Passed back 5 assignments to put in your notebook
· Homework: Read pages 173-190. Prepare for speeches. Library passes given.
Thursday, January 8th:
· No journal
· Collected homework: vocab. words and Red Scarf quotes and questions
· Quiz on pages 100-139
· Discussed the answers to the quiz and took notes on those pages
· Handout: See make-up folder. Bright pink paper discussing Works Cited pages.
· Book cart in the room: Begin researching for your speech by taking notes. Speeches due next Friday and the following Tuesday.
· Homework: Read pages 140-172...da-zi-bao poster DUE!!! See rules under Tuesday, January 6th.
Tuesday, January 6th:
· No journal
· Reminder: Da-zi-bao poster assignment due on Monday, January 12th. 1/2 sheet ofposter board, choose a controversialtopic,develop a slogan, use at least one picture, and fill the majority ofthe space.
· New project: Cultural Revolution Speech.See handout:Cultural Revolution Speech.doc def. of revolution.doc list of revolutions.doc. We chose topics in class today. See me if you didn't get one.
· Red Scarf Girl assignment: read pages 108-139. Handout given in class- see make-up folder
· Homework: Finish reading through page 139 (Use INSERTmarks on sticky notes), complete both sides of the handout, finish the vocab. terms for the book vocabulary part 1.doc
Friday, December 19th:
· No journal
· Read aloud: Examples of the English language!
· Collected: 3 propaganda poster evaluations
· Test: ECW
· Discussion: pages 72-99 of Red Scarf Girl
· Quiz- pages 72-99 of the memoir
· Read aloud in class- pages 100-middle of 108- if you weren't here, you need to read those pages over break!
· Homework: If you were in class today, no homework over break. Have a good one!
Wednesday, December 17th:
· Met in thelibrary today
· No journal
· Collected homework: chart for Ji-li's traits
· See the following website for today's assignments: http://burkhartenglish.pbwiki.com
· Due today: Inspiration Character Chart
· *ECW test- moved to Friday (sorry)
· Homework for Friday: analysis of 3 propaganda posters, read Red Scarf Girl - page 99 (see the website above for details)
· Upcoming assignments: see above websites
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Monday, December 15th:
· Journal #12: Ji-li feels like an outcast. Have you ever felt that way or made others feel that way?
· Quiz- pages 38-61.
· ECW- last practice! Handout here Final practice.doc (extra credit opportunity)
· Read aloud in class pages 61-71 of the novel. Took notes-
· Partner work:two handouts on the novel. For the first one, see the make-up folder. The other can be found here vocabulary part 1.doc. Complete the chart of handout #1 using evidence from the text...for the vocabulary handout, complete the words contained in pages 1-71 (including Chinese words)
· UPCOMING REMINDERS: Before break we will read through page 139 (FYI). For a project due on Monday, January 12th, you will need 1/2 a piece of poster board. Plenty of warning time!
· Homework: Finish the two handouts mentioned above; test on ECW words (100 points), read pages 72-79 of Red Scarf Girl.
Thursday, December 11th:
· No journal
· Passed back previous quizzes and the Oedipustest
· Video! It worked! Watched the video "Mao: Organized Chaos" and took notes. Discussed the historical topics.
· Mini-quiz: 5 question quiz on pages 1-37 of the text.
· Discussion of the book: We went through pages 1-37, taking notes on important terms, symbols, etc...
· Homework: Read pages 38-the break on page 61 for Monday. Take INSERTnotes using sticky notes.
· TESTNEXTTHURSDAYONECW!!!
Tuesday, December 9th:
· No journal
· Quiz on SOL Terms #2
· **Attempted to watch videos introducing Red Scarf Girl. Technology was not working- we will try again on Thursday.
· Handout: Red Scarf Girl IntroductionVideoNotes.doc. Today we took notes on the back of this sheet b/c of the movies not working. Please see me or a classmate if you missed the notes.
· Gave out novels and INSERT bookmarks. If absent, see me for both.
· Began reading the novel in class.
· Homework: Read through page 37 of the book. Write down INSERT notes using sticky notes.
Friday, December 5th:
· No journal
· Checked for extra credit flashcards
· Handout: SOL terms English 10 Terms.doc. Gave students time to review terms.
· Class Showdown! Game to review terms before the quiz- extracredit points to the winners!
· Quiz- SOL terms
· Handout: Red Scarf Girl Introduction. Please see the handouts binder in class. Students should read the biographical information and follow the instructions on the sheet.
· Gave students definitions for the terms on the above handout. See me or a classmate for the definitions.
· Homework: Follow-up quiz on SOL terms on Tuesday. WORKSHOP ON MONDAY AFTERNOON!
Wednesday, December 3rd:
· No journal
· Partner work: Practice with Easily Confused Words
· Group time: Students were given time to prepare for their skits (25 minutes)
· Presentation of Oedipus skits. Grades passed back immediately following.
· Handout: Anticipation Guide for our next text: Red Scarf Girl Anticipation Guide.doc
· Homework: Quiz Friday on highlighted SOL terms from Monday's class. If you did not finish the handout above, please do so. EXTRA CREDIT POINTS: MAKE A BRING IN FLASH CARDS TO STUDY FOR THE TERMS. DEFINITIONS ON ONE SIDE- TERM ON THE OTHER
Monday, December 1st:
· Journal #11: Do pro athletes deserve the millions of dollars they get paid? Explain.
· Partner work: Look at your green "Archetypes"handout in your literary notes section. Enter Oedipus Rex into the chart and identify 3 character types and 1 plot archetype. KEEP THIS HANDOUT!
· Handout:SOL terms. Please get one from the make-up binder in class. There will be a quiz on all of the highlighted words on Friday, December 5th.
· Group work: Oedipus Rex skit Skits.doc. If you were absent or did not have your Oedipus script today, you must complete the make-up assignment. MAKE-UP ASSIGNMENT: Write a modern-language script that could be acted out for Part II of Oedipus Rex. Your script is due on Friday.
· Homework: Each group assigned its own homework. You should be finishing your script for your group and bringing in a costume or prop for yourself.
· REMINDER: WORKSHOP ON MONDAY! YOU NEED TO COME IF YOU ARE LACKING ANY POINTS FROM THE THIRD NINE WEEKS. AVOID RECEIVING ZEROS!
Tuesday, November 25th:
· No journal
· Collected homework from the lab if it was not turned in last block.
· Test on Oedipus Rex
· Finished taking notes on Easily Confused Words
· Partner work: Make 15 sentences using the list of ECW- 7 should be used correctly and 8 should be used incorrectly
· Homework: None over the break. Happy Thanksgiving! Bring notebooks on Monday, December 1st
Friday, November 21st:
· No journal
· Met in computer lab 167
· Completed the following assignment: Inspiration Assignment.doc
· Collected and graded homework: Oedipus Review
· Handout: Test Review.doc
· Homework: Oedipus test on Tuesday. Complete the back page of today's assignment, "Prove It." Be able to argue "Who is Guilty?"- the back of last night's homework. This is a huge test! Study!!!
Wednesday, November 19th:
· Journal #10: Are you a leader or a follower? Explain.
· Collected flat sheets brought in for extra credit.
· Passed back last block's homework.
· Language Notes: Begin the list of Easily Confused Words. If you were absent, please print out this copy of the notes. ECW List1 .doc
· Oedipus Rex: Finished reading the script of Oedipus. Highlight examples of all literary terms that you see. LIterary Terms handout: Oedipus Rex Literary Elements.doc. Finish this handout.
· Handout: Review.doc Complete this for homework.
· Homework: 1- You may still bring in a sheet for extra points. 2- Complete handout above. 3- Oedipus test on Tuesday. 4- Meet in lab 167 on Friday, November 21st.
Monday, November 17th:
· Journal #9: What is a "random act of kindness"? Have you ever done one? Received one? Discuss.
· Collect homework: defined terms for Oedipus
· Handout (on the back of Thursday's Greek Tragedy notes): Oedipus Rex Literary Elements.doc
· Define each of the literary elements on the sheet: write down examples as you come across them in the play
· Begin reading the play: read all of part I, identifying difficult terms and literary elements.
· Graded participation throughout class
· Homework: No defined assignment. EXTRA POINTS: BRING IN A FLAT SHEET FOR THE CLASS TO USE AS A TOGA. FIND AN OLD ONE AND ASK YOUR PARENTS FIRST! YOU WILL NOT GET IT BACK!!
Thursday, November 13th:
· No journal
· Quiz on power point notes from yesterday. See me to make up if absent.
· Handout: Tragedy and the Tragic Hero.doc Notes on Greek tragedies and tragic hero. Look up info or get from a classmate.
· Define: hamartia and hubris
· Looked at movies containing a Greek chorus
· Assigned parts to read in Oedipus on Monday
· Homework: Define the following words: contagion, insolence, decrepit, regicide, tumult, marauding, slander, and torment. NO BOOKS NEEDED ON MONDAY!
Monday, November 10th:
· No journal
· Partner interview- worth extra credit!!
· Collected homework- Greek Theater Webhunt
· Handout: Oedipus Rex by Sophocles PowerPoint Notes.doc
· Viewed powerpoint and took notes. You can view it here: Oedipus Rex ppt.ppt
· Looked in Readers: Highlighted important information...see me or a classmate for details
· See green archetype handout in your literature notes section: Add Epic of Gilgamesh to the titles and write in its archetypes
· Homework: Know the notes from the powerpoint and its handout. No books needed on Thursday.
Thursday, November 6th:
· No journal- new assigned seats.
· Passed back: Unit ITests, Wiki grades, extra credit
· Handed out 1st 9 weeks grade reports to each student
· Handout: Greek Theater Web Hunt.doc. Complete the webhunt using the instructions at the top. Due Monday. Library passes given.
· Homework: Complete handout for Monday. Bring your Reader on Monday.