Period 1 American Literature 12/9/17

1. You MUST be on your best behavior while I am away.  As you watch today's film, "The Patriot" you are to periodically take notes on what you see.  Then, answer at least five of the questions on the MOvie Study Guide for The Patriot. Additionally, answer the following: do you feel the depictions or portrayals of the Native Americans and Blacks in the film to be fair? What does the film suggest about these two groups? What does it mean to be a Patriot?  Your response to the last question should be at least two-three FULL Paragraphs.

American Lit. PERIOD 1

Many of you did not return to obtain the letter for your parents. The film can not be shown without 100% of students returning the attached form.  Print out the form, have your parent sign, and return it to school on Monday. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Js1UOFdQR-Bp6tgB9gPNSD_7Mnybentp/view?usp=sharing  If I do not have your form, I will not show the film, and must show an alternate.
2. As all students know, your rough draft and final draft of your Student Declaration of Independence is due on Wednesday at the beginning of the school day.

American Literature Period 3, 4

All American Literature classes will compose an Individual, Unique Declaration of Independence, modelled after the original.  Your FINAL draft must include the first two paragraphs modelled after the original, with a list of at least 15 grievances using academic language.  No late papers are accepted. No emailed papers are accepted.  Your Final Draft is due when you arrive to class on the date of your Final Exam: Tuesday, December 12th. 
In addition, you will also take a short exam which includes an in-class essay on Speech to the Virginia Convention or Sinners in The Hands of An angry God. Please be prepared and bring a copy of the text you would like to use to class. 

American Literature periods 1,3,4

If you would like--here is audio of Patrick Henry's Speech
Audio of Speech to the Virginia Convention: http://www.teachertube.com/video/patrick-henry-give-me-liberty-or-give-me-death-274058

All Classes: Watch the Liberty Kids episode on The Road to Revolution/ Patrick Henry and the Journey To Revolution in Cartoon: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=45Kk2dad2yI
2. Then, complete a Reflective Journal about what watching the cartoon: reviewed, reinforced, or helped you to understand.  You may handwrite the Reflective Journal.
3. Period 1: do your SOAPS on Speech to The Virginia Convention, if you didn't already do so
Period 3: Complete questions 1-8, 11; and 16-18
Period 4: Continue Answer questions 12-18 on your Packet.
Try this one: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h9wbomkul8I

American Literature Period 1

Quick re-read/highlight/annotate of "Speech to The Virginia Convention". Then scroll down from Class Readings and handouts to find the SOAPS Sheet. Complete a SOAPS sheet for Speech to The Virginia Convention. 

American Literature Period 4

Be sure to complete questions 1-8, 11 and 28 on the Text Analysis Questions for the Speech to the Virginia Convention (packet)

American Literature period 3,4

1. Re-read "Speech to the Virginia Convention" Annotate and underline sentences that are moving!

American Literature period 3

1. Reflect on your understanding of the video? How does it add to what freedom means? Write a reflection using evidence from the video and vocabulary used in class.
2. Who is the poster-child for freedom for you? Select someone that you associate with freedom. If possible, print out an image and be ready to discuss tomorrow.
3. Review your notes on the Puritans for quiz tomorrow!

American Literature period 1 What does freedom mean?

1. https://www.yahoo.com/news/man-pardoned-freed-spending-nearly-161602354.html
After watching the video above, reflect on those "little things" that freedom means.  What does freedom mean to you? Write a ONE PAGE Reflection IN YOUR NEATEST HANDWRITING.  Please use vocabulary from class.

2. Who is your poster-child of freedom?  Think of someone: a leader, celebrity, politician, entertainer, anyone that you associate with freedom. Print out an image of that person large enough to share with your peers.

3. Review your notes on the Puritans, and Sinners in the Hands of An Angry God for a short reading quiz tomorrow.

American Literature Periods 1, 3, 4

1.       If you did not complete your Summer Reading Assignment, please obtain a copy from me.

     1.  Read, highlight and annotate “The Magic of TheFamily Meal” by Nancy Gibbs. Complete a SOAPS Sheet and an academic summary using academic verbs.

3  2. Write 20 sentences using the academic verbs on the front board or on your academic verbs sheet.

4.       Thanksgiving Times provides time for us to reconnect with family. During the Thanksgiving Break, you will make an appointment with a family member and you will conduct an interview with them. You will record the interview using your phone. Your interview will be either about the Thanksgiving season, or what they feel America stands for, or are they still proud to be American? Think about and WRITE down several questions. Remember the four important tips—

a.       Your question should be about an important subject

b.      Ask open-ended questions to keep the conversation going.

c.       Follow-up with more questions (which means you must pay attention!)

d. You should ask your interviewee approximately 8-10 big idea question, enough to produce a conversation between twenty to thirty minutes. 

6.     3. Complete the Study Sync Assignment--American Literature &History to 1800. 

7.       When we return, we will finish up the Puritans and begin with the Enlightenment and A Raisin in the Sun

American Literature periods 1 and 4

Write a brief-- one page reflection on the following question:
How did reading "Sinners in The hands of An Angry God" out loud enlighten you? How did reading/hearing it help you understand Jonathan Edward's purpose? What is his purpose? What aspect of language did hearing it focus your attention on?
2. Revise your -EST assignment in which you used the comparative and the superlative. Maybe you would like to type it, or make it more poetic.  Type and print, OR neatly re-write.

American Literature Period 3

1. Re-read "Sinners in the Hands of An Angry God". Underline images that move or provoke you.
2. Finish your drawing of an image from the sermon. Color it on unlined white paper.
Be ready to discuss your picture and what moved you in class tomorrow.

American Literature Periods 1, 3, 4

Today in your groups, or in groups of three and four, you will create your own Word Search on The Puritans.  You will use information from the documents: The Puritan Mind; and the Power Point/Lecture. You will create a Crossword Puzzle or Word Search using Puzzle Maker.  You will probably need to save it on a flash drive and make a screen shot since we are not connected to the Printer. Your crossword puzzle will need a target vocabulary word and a clue for each word.  All groups must have at least 20 words and clues.
Link to Puzzlemaker: http://puzzlemaker.discoveryeducation.com/CrissCrossSetupForm.asp

American Literature Period 1: How Do You Perceive God?

Follow the link to Answer Garden to describe your perception of God using one word:
Answer Garden

American Literature Period 3

1. Write a one page reaction to "Sinners" What do you think was Edwards purpose.  Do you think this conception of God is needed? What did you underline? What struck you as shocking or important?

Sinners in the Hands of An Angry God

Link to Activities: file:///C:/Users/lausd_user/Documents/sinners_in_the_hands_of_an_angry_god_se_text.pdf

Student Survey

http://www.surveygizmo.com/s3/3881320/School-Experience-Survey-Secondary-Students-2017-18-English.

Essay Check-In Period 4

Quick Check In On Your Essay. Visit the link here: Period 4 Essay Check-in

Essay Check-In

Please visit the link to the Google Form regarding your essay: Essay Check-In

Rough Draft Reflection

Rough draft reflection sheet

directions: use this sheet to reflect on your rough draft of the “What is an american” definition essay draft.

1.       Do I have a thesis for my essay? 

2.       Write Thesis here:  

3.       thesis is multipronged?

4.       thesis answer how or why or what?

5.       Do i offer enough of my opinion, feelings, words to describe feelings into the essay? do I include evidence from other sources?

6.       Which sources do I use and why?

7.       Do I elaborate and discuss or interact (agree with, summarize, clarify, contend with ) with the sources?

8.        Do I incorporate and use academic vocabulary?

9.       What do i need help with or to do now?

American Literature Period 1, 3, 4

Work, and Write more for your "What Is American?" Essay of Definition. You know you have a lot to say. Say it!!!!  Continue adding your feelings or evidence. Continue writing. Try to have two more pages so that you have a total of 4-5 pages written. Incorporate evidence.
2. Period 3: Complete the Words That Should Be in Your Essay Crossword. Then, of the 36 words, write down the 24 most meaningful for you.  Define them, and then begin incorporating them in your essay! Also visit this link and request to add American Literature Period 3 Quizlet: https://quizlet.com/join/cBnVzNKU8

Preparing to Peer Edit and Discuss Writing Periods 1, 3, 4

First, we will view a teacher whose students peer edit: https://www.teachingchannel.org/videos/student-writing-peer-review-nea
Read the following to help frame our peer editing session today in class: Consider the following in the students essay you are reading.
Do they: have a claim or thesis that is not a FACT, but an opinion that answers how? or why? or to what extent?
Does the essay feel complete?
Dos the student incorporate evidence in their essay: feelings, emotions, observations, and quotes from at least two of the texts read?
Does the student use two definition strategies: narration, or exemplification; or compare; or contrast; or analogy; or process; or negation? Would any of these make the essay stronger?
Is the essay organized with a beginning, middle and end? Are claims supported with evidence: quotes, textual details; events; specific aspects of character (actions; appearances; thoughts; words; inactions; etc.) and your own reasoning as to why these are important?  Does the essay ARGUE a claim? Is it logical?
Are the quotes well integrated or do they appear choppy, or out of place?

Periods 1, 3, 4

1. Ten sentences using academic VERBS from the Verbs to Use Instead of SAYS sheet, or verbs from the board. The best sentences will use the verbs authentically. For example:
This week, I reflected on my progress in my classes for Parent/Teacher Conference.
2. Complete or view one of the videos on NOUNS or Pronouns.
3. Quiz corrections (if your quiz was returned)
4. Rough draft of two-three pages on your essay, "What Is An American?"

What Are Nouns? Pronouns?

Review each of the following videos and links to solidify your understanding of nouns and pronouns:
http://study.com/academy/lesson/what-are-nouns-definition-types-examples.html
Basic English Grammar: Nouns (17 min.)
What Are Collective Nouns?
Study.Com: What Are Pronouns?
http://teachersites.schoolworld.com/webpages/MMcCormick/files/grammar%20chapter%202%20nouns.pdf

American Literature periods 1, 3, 4

1. Finish reading your Article of the Week.
2. Complete your SOAPS using THREE Subject; THREE PURPOSES (purposes should begin with academic verbs in their "to" form.
3. Construct an academic summary regarding your self selected article of the week.
4. Read, highlight and annotate the Preamble and the Bill of Rights. Select 2-3 rights that are most important or valued by you.

American Literature Period 3, 4

1. Finish your Thinking in Colors. On A White Sheet of Paper, write down the statement that expresses the main idea or key point from "What Is An American?" in BLACK. Write down a statement from the essay that you disagree with in RED. Write down 2 statements that you agree with in GREEN. Write down a positive statement using BLUE ink.
2. Finish your Pronoun handout (period 4)

American Literature Period 1, 3, 4

1. Redo your Open Mind to include the specific number of images and quotes from Crevecouer and other readings. It must use color!
2. Complete the "Thinking In Colors" Assignment if you did not. Main Idea; 2 Statements you agree with (in Green) from What Is An American?; 1 Statement you disagreed with or didnt fully agree, and 1 positive statement.
3. (Period 3 only: Finish the Nouns handout).

Am Lit 1, 3, 4

1. Complete your Open Minds. Be sure to quote from the essay read in class, "What Is An American?" as well as include images, words and phases that reflect readings, the videos we have seen and you experience.  Refer to the Open Mind Assignment post before this one for the number of words, etc. Be sure to use color, make sure your Open Mind is fully complete and is ready to share.
2. Complete your imitation of "Stupid America"
3. Be sure to bring the essay, "What is An American?" to class tomorrow.

What Does It Mean To Be American?

What Does It Mean to Be American? What is America? Use your open mind to record words; phrases; people; experiences; sentences; images that you associate with America and Americans (or what American is not) Use a balance of words, and images. Use color intentionally. Record names of famous cities, places, experiences. You must color your open mind and make it visually appealing. Your open mind should reflect some of your own feelings, experiences and ideas, as well as two quotes or words from Crevecoeur's essay, Let America be American, or a quote from a noted leader. Include  at least two words or concepts or sentences from the video. You must include no fewer than 25 words, phrases, images, sentences, iconic images (5 must be images).  Do remember this is a graphic organizer that will assist in writing our definition essay!

American Literature Period 3, 4

1. Finish the correct Reflective Journal based on the research assignments choosing two different groups.
2.  Produce your own version of the poem, "Stupid America" in which you use your ideas, but have a similar structure to the original poem.
3. Be ready to share and write on Monday.

Lesson Plan For Periods 1, and 3

As discussed, the lesson plan for today is primarily online.  You must use a chromebook to access online resources. First, complete your Article of the Week, and Summary and submit to Mr. Holloway. Then, complete the lesson plan found in the linked document here. October 10 Period 1 and 3
Lastly, complete the NEW Reflective Journal Found under Class Readings and Handouts. Here is the link for your lesson: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B4BLVnt1qsfkcnVhX2I2QnlFY3M/view?usp=sharing
If you do not have a chromebook, use the large computer in the front of the class.
The Reflective Journal can also be found here: New Reflective Journal

Amnesty Day Period 1, 3, 4

Today, after writing in your Journal on either a Free Response Topic, or continuing one from the Autobiographical Topics, you have the opportunity to complete one to two missed assignments. Perhaps you were absent; didn't check the blog; arrived at school late, or simply didnt do a SOAPS; questions; graphic organizer. Maybe you didn't write another paragraph from the modes of exposition because you thought that I didn't need. There is only one catch: I can not provide you with handouts or readings. The readings from Springboard are uploaded. SOAPS Sheets are in the back easel. Your assignment must have the date, period, title of assignment on it. It must be submitted by the end of the period (for period 1, you may submit by the end of break.)

American Literature Period 1 and 4

1. Create Levels of Questions for "Let America Be American Again" by Langston Hughes. 2 Right There; 2 Author and You. 2  On My Own.

American Literature period 1, 3 and 4

1. Re-read the Langston Hughes poem, "Let America Be America Again" on page 39 of the Springboard unit. Mark and annotate and find a sentence or two that resonate with you.
2. Answer questions 1-4 (pg 41) about the poem on your own paper. then write a reflection of at least a paragraph: How does the poem by Langston Hughes reflect experiences of many of the groups in Monday's Activity?
3. Write another paragraph from A MODE YOU HAVE NOT TRIED YET from the Expository modes: Narration; Description; Process; Definition; Compare; Contrast, Exemplification; or Negation.

What is An American? Periods 1,3, 4

Does being American mean the same thing to everybody? What does it mean to be American to a: Native-American; Asian-American; African-American; Latinx-American; Poor-American; White American? Use words from the following word bank and write on-post in notes. Then, you will place the words most appropriate to each groups experience on the post-it.
Word-Bank:Entitlement; Freedom; Poverty; Assimilation; Education; Opportunity; Privilege; Hatred; Stereotyped; Burden; Better-Life; Acceptance; Shared Values; Pride; Patriotism; Work;
Homework: Think back to the words from the word bank that you ASSIGNED to Racial Categories. Why do you think you assigned them the way you did? Write a short reflection in which you justify the words, or one specific word that you assigned to a racial group. 

American Literature Periods 1,3,4

More pronoun practice: http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/quizzes/agreement_quiz.htm

Period 1: Carefully read the short essay "Address On the Occasion of 50th Anniversary of The Statue of Liberty" by Franklin D. Roosevelt (pg 10-11). It is included in the Study Sync Unit #1 under Class Readings and Handouts, so you MUST STILL READ even if you were absent!!!! After Reading, answer questions 1-3 on the back of the handout (page 11) Second Read.
2. Complete the Pronoun Activity the handout I gave and the online activity above!
3. Saturday or Sunday freewrite, if desired!
4. Explore mypronouns.org and take notes (period 1 and 3)

American Literature Period 1

Select a topic or theme of interest to you! Then write ONE paragraph in the mode of your team (the group teams were assigned when we did the jigsaw assignment).  Then, write ANOTHER paragraph-- it can be on the same topic--it does not have to be-- Using another mode. Remember, the modes are: Narration; Exemplification; Negation; Compare; Classification; Contrast; Process; Analogy; Description. Both of your paragraphs MUST be neat, well-written and at least 5-6 sentences per paragraph OR MORE depending on your subject.

Pronouns Matter Periods 1,3,4

In addition to having grammatical significance, pronouns have significance socially. Visit the following link and explore the grammatical and social significance pronouns assume in the world of gender equality. Then complete the Reflective Journal.  Pronouns Matter: https://www.mypronouns.org/

American Literature Periods 3 AND 4

1. Re-read the Address on the occasion of the "Fiftieth Anniversary of the Statue of Liberty" by President Franklin D. Roosevelt answers questions 1,2 and 3 under Second Read.
2. Construct ten (10) sentences with the Verbs written down in class, or those written down from the front board.
3. Period 3 Only: Complete BOTH sides of the Pronoun Handout.
4. Period 4 Only: Don't forget to translate sentence by sentence paragraphs 6&7 of the speech from President Franklin D. Roosevelt. Also, don't forget your SOAPS from your Article of the week and your Academic Summary Paragraph based on your reading!

American Literature Periods 3 and 4

1. Review/Re-read the Pronoun Review handout in order to complete the Pronoun and Antecedent Agreement handout by circling the correct pronouns. There are twenty sentences.
2. Whatever you and your team were assigned for the Expository Presentations (negation; analogy; exemplification; description; compare&contrast; process; division/classification; etc.) YOU will write an original paragraph in which you use the method your group was assigned. For example, if you were assigned Description, you may want to write a paragraph DESCRIBING your room. If you were assigned compare and contrast--maybe you will compare and contrast rap and rock music.
Period 4: I will collect the following assignments on Monday: SOAPSTONE on Article of your choice; Graphic Organizer on Tortilla Essay; Comprehension Questions on Tortillas;  Veteran's Day Essay Question (about Patriotism); Levels of Questions (1 Right there; 1 Author and You; 1 On My Own Questions based on John McCain essay)

Grammar Warm-up Periods 3 and 4

Complete the grammar quiz by clicking on the link http://school.discoveryeducation.com/quizzes29/jennywebster/pronouncase.html
Then, for your homework, you will be reading additional information and completing more exercises on pronouns.

American Literature Period 1, 3, 4

1. Visit the link to the online text, Patterns for College Writing. The link was posted on Friday. Scroll down to page 489. Read and Take notes on the Material About Definitions. You are to read and record notes o n your reading of page 489-491.
2. Finish your Article of The Week (Student Choice); your SOAPS Sheet; and your paragraph Summary.
3. Bring your Own Graphic Organizer for your Word you defined, bring your paragraph, bring your answers to the questions for "Tortillas".

Patterns for College Writing All Classes

The essay, "Tortillas" is found in the online text here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B4BLVnt1qsfkdkR2SEYtc281RXc/view?usp=sharing

H. English Ten Introduction to Grammar

1. Visit the following link to learn, 'What is a sentence?"https://www.englishclub.com/grammar/sentence/what-is-a-sentence.htm
Afterward, take the quiz, by clicking the green link!

American Literature Period 3

1. Think of an abstract word or concept that is important to you or which your definition of that word may be different from the rest of society.  Use your red graphic organizer to begin to tease out or brainstorm characteristics of your word.  Then, write a paragraph (of at least 5-6 sentences) in which you define your term.

American Literature Periods 3 and 4

1. Be ready to share a paragraph from your "Dear Ms. Guy" letter with hyperlinks with peers on your block day--Tues. or Wednesday)
2. Re-read the essay "Veteran's Day: Never Forget Their Duty" by John McCain. It can be found on page 6-7 of  the Springboard Unit #1. It is to the right under Class Handouts and Important Readings. Answer all of the questions on page 8.  You need not write the questions, only the answer.
3. Create one Right There; 1 Author and You; and 1 On My Own for the essay by John McCain. 

American Literature Periods 1

1. Be ready to share a paragraph of your hyperlinked Dear Ms. Guy Letter.
2. Read and Mark the Short Essay by John McCain on page 6-7 of Springboard Unit #1
3. Review the Characteristics of Written Work.

American Literature Period 4

1. Think deeply about what it means to be American, or how the United States differs from other places in the world. Then, click the link that follows: https://answergarden.ch/share/536460
Your answer can only be a short phrase or word. 
2. If I am correct, you have your blue SOAPS Sheets. If this is the case, complete your SOAPS on "An Author to Her Book".
3. View the video assigned last week and complete the Video Log, if you have not done so.
4.

What Does It Mean To Be American?

What does it mean to be  American? Think deeply about the question. Include in your response of no more than 40 characters, what makes Americans unique? What makes American people unique? How is the country different from others? Click the link and type in your answer. Remember, 40 CHARACTERS or less! https://answergarden.ch/share/536044

American Literature Period 4

1. Construct 1 of each type of Levels of Question: Right There, Think and Search; Author and You and On My Own for the poem, "An Author to Her Book". You do not need to answer your own questions.
2.  Use the videolog to record thoughts and impressions on the Video, Introduction to American Literature,

American Literature period 3

1. Make Flashcards of the Pronoun Classes  and include examples. You may use your red grammar text online if needed.  You should include the following classes of pronouns: Personal; Relative; Demonstrative; Interrogative. 
2.  Visit The Huffington Post Voices Section. Select a Community which interests you. Then, after reading one (1) commentary/article, complete a SOAPS Analysis. 
3. Remember the Video that you watched? Complete a Video Log for that Video.
4. Finish the Pronoun Assignment in our online red grammar text on page 385. Complete 6-10.

H. English Ten period 5 The Cold Equations

Today, we will begin reading and hearing a Science Fiction short story entitled, The Cold Equations by Tom Godwin.
The Link to the audio of the story may be found here: http://lincolnaudio.com/?p=229

American Literature Periods 1,3,4

1. Finish your translation of "An Author to her Book' by Anne Bradstreet. Complete an academic summary paragraph about the poem.
2. Complete the following tasks on Study-Sync: Annotation (if you have not already done so); Context Clues; and Comprehension Strategies.  The window is open until Monday.
3. Watch the following videos and take notes on your own paper, or the video log. Link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pzbug5gtVIw
4. Complete the reading and writing surveys, and reflection of high school so-far. These links are under classroom readings and handouts. NOTE: I havent posted the video log or surveys yet. I will give you an additional day. 

American Literature periods 1,3,4

1. Finish either your SOAPS and/or Academic Summary, if you were given one.
2. Finish and submit your assigned task in StudySync. The Window Should still be open.
3. Review the definitions of pronouns, when we use them, and at least three types of pronouns.

What Are Pronouns?

View the short video from the Khan Academy on Pronouns. Click here to view the video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nkjKPhleQ5E

Am Lit periods 1, 3, 4 Reading about and Identifying Pronouns

1. Click the pronoun link under handouts and class readings to the right. Read the background on pronouns on page 380 of the book. Also study the examples in the exercise on the bottom of the page of 380. Then complete exercise Exercise 1 on page 381 (Yes, you must write out the sentences) and draw arrows back to the antecedents. 
2. Also, read and study the examples on page 381 at the bottom and the top of page 382, and complete Exercise #2 on page 383. On this exercise, you only need to write out the PERSONAL pronouns. You may complete both exercises on the same page.

Identifying Pronouns and Antecedents period 1, 3, 4

Click the link that follows to take you to the handout/review of pronouns and antecedents. If you are unable to print this handout, simply write down the pronoun, and then write antec: and the antecedent.  The link to the worksheet is here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1UO2x-LxHlZ258xPRwOuQvOktvOn-NAEbLoG7yC_z9Yw/edit?usp=sharing
Also, period 1, complete the Student Survey and Espresso Yourself.

Dear Ms. Guy Letter #1

Write a letter of introduction to me, your English teacher. Model your letter after my letter to you, or you may do your own thing! Be sure that your letter is at least three full paragraphs.  Your letter must begin with two quotations. These quotes can be from a noted thinker, author, personality, historical figure, celebrity or entertainer.  I am impressed when the sources of your quotes are varied. Be sure to include the quote, and its source.  Your quotes should reflect an insight or epiphany, a goal, a reflection, or something that inspires you, reflects who you are or want to be. 

After your quotes, and your opening salutation, describe yourself reflected in three categories: your summer accomplishments and travels, your interests/hobbies/competencies or goals. You must also include a short assessment of yourself as a student.  Who were your English and History teachers last year? What is your favorite subject and why?  What should I know-- and you know about yourself as a student? 

Your tone should be academically appropriate but at times conversational to mark your authentic voice. 

End your letter with an appropriate closing, your signature, your printed name, and your period. 

English Ten period 6

1. Close Reading Questions. Be sure to answer the first ten questions from the Close reading questions that were posted online

English Period 6

1. Close Reading Questions Fahrenheit 451 Close Reading Questions F451

English Ten period 6

1. Finish Fahrenheit 451. Then complete two Reading Reaction Reaction sheets; one from pages 48-58; then from pages 59-68. There will be a reading quiz on Wednesday.

English Ten period 6

1. Now that you all have either your own book or a physical copy, the expectation is that you annotate the text. As you read or re-read, underline sentences that are engaging, poignant, meaningful or may Read up to page 35.
2.  If you were in class, finish your PLOT DIAGRAM
3. young men: one page reflection on Boys Talk. Do you think the event went well? Discuss your reactions, what happened, and how you felt about the event.

English Ten period 2

Select a passage from Fahrenheit 451 that you can especially visualize.  Then, using the white paper distributed in class,  first copy in neat handwriting the exact excerpt. Then, draw the scene so that your picture or image covers most of your own white paper.

English Ten Period 6

1. Passage Analysis #2 Fahrenheit 451  Identify the examples of simile; metaphor; personification; imagery; or repetition in sound from the following passage from Fahrenheit 451:

1    

      Without turning on the light he imagined how this room would look. His wife stretched on the bed, uncovered and cold, like a body displayed on the lid of a tomb, her eyes fixed to the ceiling by invisible threads of steel, immovable. And in her ears the little Sea-shells, the thimble radios tamped tight, and an electronic ocean of sound, of music and talk and music and talk coming in, coming in on the shore of her unsleeping mind.  The room was indeed empty. Every night the waves came in and bore her off on their great tides of sound, floating her, wide-eyed, toward morning.  There had been no night in the last two years that Mildred had not swum that sea, had not gladly gone down in it for the third time (pg. 12)  

      

        You should have at least 7 examples of devices. Then answer the following: Why does Bradbury use the comparisons that he does?  What does this passage reveal about Mildred? Her mind? Their marriage? 

  2. Read up to page 31 in the book(or page 15 in the PDF)

English Ten period 6

Carefully read/re-read Fahrenheit 451 up to at least page 14 in the online text.  You may go further if you desire. Be sure to complete your Literature Circle Role Sheet for your team.  If you were not here--still read, and still complete a role sheet!

English Ten. period 6

Fahrenheit 451 Close Reading Questions

1.       Why do you think it was a pleasure to burn?  Is it pleasurable to destroy? What about delete? Discuss.

2.       Draw a picture from the opening scene or any part of what we have read thus far.

3.       Compare and contrast Montag’s interactions with Clarisse and his home. How is his home described?  What is a mausoleum, and why might Montag’s home be described that way?

4.       Mildred’s face is described as a “snow colored island upon which rain might fall, but she felt no rain.” Why such a metaphor. Discuss the ironies in the metaphor and why it might be appropriate for Mildred. 

English Ten period 6

To provide additional background information before getting to far in Fahrenheit 451 today we weill read the following short articles, Nazi Book Burning Article

Life in The 1950s, create academic summaries and pose levels of questions. 

English Ten period 2 and 6

Resources for Ray Bradbury and Factors which influenced his writing of Fahrenheit 451. 
Ray Bradbury Reflective Journal 
Fahrenheit 451 Resources and links:
The Big Read Interviews Ray Bradbury
Ray Bradbury reads Fahrenheit 451
Ray Bradbury Obituary
Fahrenheit 451 Full Text pdf
About Ray Bradbury
Fahrenheit 451 Vocabulary Part 1
Vocabulary Word Map
Learning Using the power of Documentary Film

Period 6: Copy the vocabulary word and short definition for the vocabulary for Part I of Fahrenheit 451. 
2. Rough draft of Chapter 3: Continue working on it. Final drafts are due next Thursday/Friday!!!!!

English Ten Periods 2 and 6

Our next novel, Fahrenheit 451 is being remade into a series by HBO!. Read about it here: https://www.engadget.com/2017/04/20/hbo-adapting-ray-bradburys-dystopian-classic-fahrenheit-451/
Why might HBO remake the novel? What can we tell about the novel based on the fact that it is being remade? 

H. English Ten period 3

1. Rough draft of Chapter 3-- Last Narrative on Altercation or Verbal Disagreement. 2. Rough Draft of Your Rhetorical Analysis Essay on Sensory Details from The Narrative of Frederick Douglass. 
2. Part I of The Narrative of Frederick Douglass Essay on Friday.

H. World Literature Period 5

1. Decide if you are interested in Where Did Our Love Go? or Materialism. Complete at least ten rough draft interview questions.
2. Don't forget two literature circle roll sheets for your novel.
3. 3 Journal Entries. Be sure to bring journals tomorrow

English Ten Period 6

Complete The Narrative of Frederick Douglass Socratic Reflection questions that began in class today.  The questions are found here:
1.    Identify five adjectives to describe Frederick Douglass:
2.    Now, which of the five adjectives do you think most describes Frederick?
3.    Reflect: Which scene or part of the narrative from Chapters 1-4 was most pivotal, moving, shocking or important to you and why?
4.    Reflect: Which scene, or part or statement of the narrative from Chapters 5-9 was most pivotal, moving, shocking or important to you and why?
5.    Reflect: Which scene, or part or statement of the narrative from Chapters 10-11 was most pivotal or moving, or inspiring or important to you and why?
6.    Reflect on your overall understanding of Frederick’s Narrative. Connect a theme from the narrative to: Yourself and To Your World.  That is, what did you most cherish or appreciate about the narrative?  What connections or lessons does Frederick’s narrative still hold? 
7.    Did you complete journals for The Narrative of Frederick Douglass? If so, how many.
Review for your exam on The Narrative of Frederick Douglass; Sensory Details, etc. which is tomorrow!!

Using Quotations Marks

Review the rules for using Quotation Marks. Then, also review the videos and links for why you would incorporate dialogue.
1. https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/577/01/
2. https://learnzillion.com/lesson_plans/6903-use-quotation-marks-to-show-dialogue 

Also, view the video from study.com on how to incorporate dialogue into your narrative essay and how it impacts the pacing or speed. http://study.com/academy/lesson/narrative-techniques-dialogue-pacing-description-reflection.html 

Now, complete any one of the following practice exercises and provide proof of completion:
http://www.glencoe.com/sec/writerschoice/rws/mslessons/grade6/lesson30/exercises.shtml

https://www.proprofs.com/quiz-school/story.php?title=punctuating-quotations-dialogue

AP English Literature Period 1

Remember to read The Stranger up to part 2-- and to complete one of the Reading, Reaction and Sheets per chapter--uploaded already under the Class Handouts. You should have 4 sheets. (Chapter 1, 2, 4, 5-- didn't you do Chapter 3 anyways)?

English Ten periods 2 and 6

Dialogue Writing Using Dialogue in Creative WritingIncluding and Punctuating Dialogue.
Tips to writing realistic dialogue
Exploring Dialgoue
Dialogue in Creative Writing
After viewing the videos or reading the articles please answer the following in writing: What is dialogue? Why do writers/authors use dialogue? What should dialogue do to a story--why is it used? Why is it important that dialogue be realistic?

English Ten period 6

1. Complete your Old Me VS. New Me (Open Mind) based on how you were BEFORE your physical fight or verbal argument.
2. Complete your Open Mind (Before and After) for Frederick Douglass- before his fight and after his fight with Covey. Include 4 quotes; 3 adjectives and one image to describe him before and after.  Use color!!!!
3. In what ways was Cesar Chavez similar to Frederick Douglass? Or The Legacy of Cesar Chavez (write a one page reflection).
4. I AM Poem  for Frederick Douglass (as if he wrote it himself, sometime after his fight).
Begin Drafting your Chapter 3 and finishing your Chapter 2.

English Ten periods 2 and 6

Literature Circle Group Presentation Reflection: Discuss your groups presentation to the class. Do you feel that your group put forth your best effort?Why or why not? Was the presentation a team effort or did one group member take over or not contribute their fair share? Do you feel that your understanding of the novel was communicated? How? What was the best part of your presentation? If you could redo your presentation (in terms of the slides or oral presentation) what changes might you make? Feel free to discuss color, text, slides etc.  Use academic language and be sure your response is one page.

English Ten period 6

Agenda for Monday, March 27th.
1. Be Sure to get a SOAPS Sheet from the Guest Teacher and read your Article of the Week. Complete a SOAPS; Academic Summary and pose three questions about your article (level 1; author and you; on my own)
2.  Be sure that you identified examples of Sensory Language (5 Senses Chart) from The Narrative of Frederick Douglass.
3. Begin: Write about a Fight that you had that marked a difference in your personality. Who was the fight between? Why did you fight? When? How did it happen? How have you changed as a result? This is the beginning of your Chapter 3 Autobiographical Incident.
4. Quiz on Wednesday on Sensory Language and The Narrative of Frederick Douglass Chapters 8-where we are in chapter 10.

English Ten Period 2 and 6

1. Write a one half to one page reflection in which you answer the following questions:
Which novel or text piqued your interest as a result of the class literature circle presentations? Why? What aspect or element of the presentation (warm-up; summary; hashtags; clip) sparked your interest and why?
Which group impressed you and why?
2. Prepare for a quiz on the various types of sensory language (imagery) and how they impact a text. Quiz either Friday or Monday.

English Ten period 2 and English Ten period 6

On Friday, you will participate in the Womyn's Herstory Month Celebration. Consequently, this assignment is due on Monday. You will read another short narrative, "Champion of the World" 
by Maya Angelou. Complete a SOAPS and another sensory details chart. Pay specific attention to Angelou's use of sensory details.

English Ten period 2

1. Remember that you were to chart down using your Sequence chart or a timeline most important events in Frederick Douglass from Chapters 8-9
2. You should have a rough draft of your Chapter 2: An Unexpected Lesson.
3. Using the Character Bio-Poem or I Am Poem Format, create one for the character Mr. Covey.

English Ten period 6

1.  Which of the short videos helped you understand the importance of sensory language? OR How did the video help reinforce what you learned about sensory language?
2. Complete the sensory language chart with 4 examples for each of the following types of imagery: Auditory; Visual; gustatory; kinesthetic.
3. Complete the SOAPS sheet on the back of your sensory language chart for our Article of the week: "Fish Cheeks" by Amy Tan.
4. Be sure you have read The Narrative of Frederick Douglass and completed the study questions for Chapters 9-10.
5. Revise your Chapter 2 as needed to include sensory language.
6. Complete the I AM/Character Bio-Poem for Mr. Covey, based on reading part of Chapter 9-10 (you have the format already). 

English Ten Period 6

1. Use the Sense chart to record/write down excerpts from "Indian Education" that appeal to sight (visual imagery); hearing--something that you can hear Alexie say or chant; an aspect of the text that appealed to touch; taste; and smell. For example, in Fifth Grade when Aleixe remembers his cousin, Steven Ford sniffing rubber cement, that excerpt would be written under the nose because it appeals to sense of smell.  you must have two examples for each of the five senses on your chart.
2. Continue working on your draft of Autobiography Chapter 2.
3. Connect with your literature circle group members

English Ten period 6

1. Finish Chapter 9 of The Narrative of Frederick Douglass then respond: 1. Why does the death of masters cause worry, and concern for Frederick and most other slaves? 2. What motif or pattern does Frederick emphasize by his description of the valuation? 3. Explain the cruel irony in the treatment of Frederick's grandmother. 4. Describe how more and more, Frederick is different from other slaves.  Your response should be a paragraph.

English Ten Period 2 and 6 Agenda Thursday 3/2/17

English Ten period 2 and period 6
1. Complete a SOAPS for our Article of the Week, "Schools put Parents in their Place: Outside the Classroom".  You may submit electronically, or handwrite. There are some SOAPS Sheets in the back.
2. Complete an Academic Summary for the Article of The Week. 
3. Continue Reading The Narrative of Frederick Douglass. You may read or listen on your Chromebook. Begin the study questions for Chapters Five, Six and Seven found here: http://www.penguin.com/static/pdf/teachersguides/narrative.pdf
4. Complete your IAM Poem or Character Bio-Poem Final Draft if you have not already done so.
Be a kind, well-behaved class for the guest teacher. 

English Ten period 2

1. Continue typing your draft of your Autobiographical Incident for Chapter 1. Your Final Draft of Chapter 1 is due on Wednesday. It must be typed. Please read it out loud!
2. If you need to, re-read chapters from The Narrative of Frederick Douglass!

English Ten Period 6

1. Complete your Before and After Open Minds for the character Sophia Auld.  Remember to include descriptions, images, symbols, actions inactions and quotes on both sides of the open mind. Please include a quote that counts as a defining moment in the middle of the open mind.  Be sure to color! Be imaginative!
2. Your Final Drafts of your Chapter 1 are due Wednesday. Fine tune, and remember to read the scoring rubric given you.
3. Literature Circle Presentations are due March 9th.

English Ten periods 2 and 6

1. Continue to work on your Rough Draft of your Chapter one Autobiography. Read it out loud to catch mistakes in grammar, mechanics and clarity.
2. Finish reading Chapter 6 (period 6) And complete the Open Mind for Mrs. Sophia Auld. Identify the defining moment which made her change. Also identify five images/quotes/descriptions or quotes about her before the "defining moment" and then 3-5 images and adjectives and actions of her after the defining moment.

English Ten period 6

Continue/Finish your journal response on peer pressure/influence. Then, finish reading Chapter 6 of The Narrative of Frederick Douglass. Select one quote from the chapter and write a page long (folded) response to the quote.

English Ten period 2 and 6 Agenda

Today, after continuing to work on your rough draft of your chapter 1, you will have the opportunity to view Slavery and The Making of America part 1   in order to help us understand: How Africans were systematically transformed from indentured servants into slaves based on their race. Do NOT watch the entire video today. Rather, spend 25 minutes on your narrative and 25 minutes of viewing, if you have your headphones. Take notes on information that is meaningful, scenes that stick with you, and even connections to the current assault on immigrants.
2. If the link does not work, continue reading The Narrative of Frederick Douglass. You may also listen to the audio to review for tomorrow's reading quiz on Chapters 3-6.

English Ten period 2 and 6 Agenda

Good Morning. Please be on your best behavior while I am away.
1. 8:30-8:50 Complete the Frederick Douglass Crossword Puzzle. Try not to use your books!
2.  Use Your Sample Character Trait Word list to write 20 sentences using vocabulary in the first column. You may use ideas from Frederick Douglass; your own experiences; or a mixture of both. Underline the vocabulary word in your sentences. Submit to Mrs. Wilson.  No name or heading--no points.
3.  Complete the Study Questions for Chapters 3, 4, and 5 of The Narrative of Frederick Douglass found on the study guide here: http://www.penguin.com/static/pdf/teachersguides/narrative.pdf
Scroll to page 7 where the questions begin. In all you will submit answers for 17 total questions for Chapters 3-5. You do not need to write the question but you will need to group answers by Chapter. Your answers MUST BE IN YOUR OWN WORDS.  
4. If you finish-- you may: Continue reading Frederick Douglass OR Continue writing/typing your ROUGH Draft of your Chapter 1.
Period 6 Agenda  1. Crossword   2. You should do the questions for Chapters 3-6 from the Study Guide.  
3. Your vocabulary sentences will begin with word 21-30 (ten words) from Character Trait Handout.  4. Complete a SOAPS Sheet from a Chapter of the Narrative of Frederick Douglass--your choice! 5. Begin/Continue working on your rough draft. 

Both classes you may visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iWHc5Yar6Ps 
and   http://www.wikihow.com/Write-an-Autobiographical-Essay  for a few pointers. 

SAT Prep Period 1 and 2: There is SAT Prep Class Tomorrow 2/18

Period 1: Take Practice Test #3. Also, visit the SAT Practice Test site and look for examples of Essay prompts.  Jot a few down or be familiar with them.
Period 2: Also, take your practice test; identify knowledge domains of the questions. Tomorrow, we will write the essay.

English Ten period. 6

1. Use the information from the SOAPS you completed for YOUR Chapter: What is Frederick's overall purpose for your chapter? What is his more specific purpose?  What evidence does he use to help prove his purpose or claim? Which example or piece of evidence do you find most compelling? what did you learn about either: families; master's; their wealth; how slavery distorted right and wrong?   Write your response in one full page.
2. Using the Sample Character Traits Handout you will write sentences with the first row of words: from     1. affectionate- 20. careful. Write sentences using either events and characters from The Narrative of Frederick Douglass or your experience or BOTH.
3. Re-read chapter 4-5

English Ten period 2

Re-read Chapter 2 of The Narrative of Frederick Douglass and begin or re-read Chapter 3. You may underline important of moving details in pencil of the text.
2. Finish your SOAPS for your Article of the Week. Be sure to include an academic summary.
3. Continue working on Chapter 1 of your Autobiographical Narrative.
4. Continue reading your literature circle novel and completing journals--even if you don;t have your previous journals.

English Ten Period 2

1.  Have a talk with your parents/ guardians to  get background information on your immediate family. Also get descriptions of your parents/grandparents, if possible, and the name of the city in which you were born, the hospital name, the time.
2. Continue Reading Literature Circle Novel and working on Role Sheet and Journals
3. SOAPS for Article of the Week-Student Choice from the Huffington Post

English Ten Period 6

1. Use the sequencing graphic to write down what you think are the most important details or events in Chapter 1 and 2 of The Narrative of Frederick Douglass. 

2. Continue to draft Chapter 1 of Your Autobiographical Narrative.

3. Many received journals.  Please read comments/feedback and continue reading Chunk three of your novel and working on journal entries. 

4. SOAPS for your Article of the Week. 

SAT Periods 1 and 2 Lesson

Good Morning and Welcome to the SAT 1 and 2 Prep Class. Today's lesson objectives include the following: Brief Introductions;  Overview of  the New SAT;Creating a College Board/ Khan Academy Account; Linking Your Khan Academy Account with Your College Board Account   
Exploring Rules; Class Structure and Expectations; and Taking A Practice Diagnostic Test.
This class will be conducted as a hybrid course--meaning, you will need both pencil and paper to take notes; you are expected to engage in brief discussions and complete reading and writing tasks, and you will also need your Chromebook.

English Teacher periods 2, 3, and 6

1. Keep reading your Literature Circle Novel and Making Journal Entries so that you are not behind for next week's journal collection. Remember now that all journals should be a page to a page and a half long.
2. Click at least one of the following 4 links to learn more about Rhetoric.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M4hhU0n4ALE
http://study.com/academy/lesson/what-is-rhetoric-definition-devices-examples.html
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WSqIupWsPrM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H3IbscJWklI

If the video can't be viewed on your device, please vide and take notes on your phone. Your notes will be collected.

H. English Ten Period 3

Homework: 1. Literature Circle Journals for week 2 if not already submitted.
2. Next visit https://www.womensmarch.com/100/ Read about the Women's march; then write two to three sentences on a subject that you would like our senator, Kamala Harris to consider as it relates to Women's Rights; Black Lives Matter; Immigrant Rights; Education, etc.  Write your "rough draft" on a sheet of paper, then, tomorrow, please come before lunch to obtain a post card to write your message! We will send off postcards from King Drew students and teachers tomorrow!

The Narrative of Frederick Douglass Period 6

Please visit the following link to access today's assignment: http://www.penguin.com/static/pdf/teachersguides/narrative.pdf

Homework: Complete Study Questions for Chapter 2 of The Narrative of Frederick Douglass using above link.  Next visit https://www.womensmarch.com/100/ Read about the Women's march; then write two to three sentences on a subject that you would like our senator, Kamala Harris to consider as it relates to Women's Rights; Black Lives Matter; Immigrant Rights; Education, etc.  Write your "rough draft" on a sheet of paper, then, tomorrow, please come before lunch to obtain a post card to write your message!

English Ten period 2

Re-read Chapter Two of The Narrative of Frederick Douglass and answer the following:  What is the difference between a master and overseer? Who was Frederick's Master? And who was his overseer?

English Ten Period 6

The Narrative of Frederick Douglass
1. Review Chapters one and two of the Narrative. Which details in either chapter seem to argue or refute the idea that: Black Women were promiscuous?  Which part of Chapter one does Frederick include to show that slavery was an unnatural condition? Why is Aunt Hester the subject of violence? Why do you think Frederick vividly recollects it and presents it to readers?  Do you think most slaves had the same relationships with their mother as Frederick did or might his situation been unique?

2. Complete the Family Tree Handout under Class Readings and Handouts.  One side of the tree is for your mother's side. The other for your father's lineage.  If possible, ask to see a picture or two or your grandparents to describe them.  Write down brief descriptions of your parents as well. Lastly, ask the name of the hospital you were born in; the time of your birth and the city and state.

3. Finish your Reflective Journal based on your multi-media research.
4. Journals and Literature Circle Role Sheets--prepare for next weeks meeting #2.

English Ten period 2 and 6

Period 2 Review the definition of a phrase. Bring charged Chromebook and headphones.

Period 6:No homework other than to bring a charged chromebook to class tomorrow and headphones.

American Literature period 1, 2 and 4: Getting Acquainted with Slavery and Learning About Frederick Douglass

Exploring Slavery and Getting to Know More About about Slavery and Frederick Douglass
Directions: Select one documentary (preferably) or podcast or film and listen, read/watch. After or while watching complete a Reflective Journal documenting factual learning-- like specific times, places, locations, statistics, dates, and names. Yes! You may collaborate and decide to watch with a peer or decide to explore the same sources with a peer. Due Tuesday morning 9:00 am 
1. Who Was Frederick Douglass? The Official Website
2General Biography of Frederick Douglass.
3.  The Remarkable Life of Frederick Douglass Douglass NPR
4. Frederick Douglass Timeline
4. The Basic Biography Cartoon: Frederick Douglass (cant use this as already shown; however this can be a third source)
5. Frederick Douglass Video/Biography
6. The Economy that Slavery Built (highly recommended podcast)  Here is the URL Link: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/08/30/podcasts/1619-slavery-cotton-capitalism.html
A. How much do you know and understand about the concept of slavery? Take the assessment by following the link.  Write your score on a post it or sheet of paper. Slavery Knowledge Assessment. 
B. A Time Line of Slavery +Additional Resources
1. http://www.biography.com/people/frederick-douglass-9278324/videos/frederick-douglass-full-episode-2186641949
2. America: The Story of Us Frederick Douglass (short clip--good starting point)
3. Frederick Douglass: An American Life 1 in a series of 4
4. Slavery and the Making of America (53 minutes) Narrated by Morgan Freedman Link is here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LFf1EPaCoiQ

English Ten Period 2 and 6

1. Be sure to have finished reading your chunk #1 for Literature Circles.
2. Be sure to have completed your Dialectical Journal Entries (3) front and back for your Literature circle Novel Reading Chunk 1. Be sure to include Character Traits as needed, and DO NOT ONLY MAKE PERSONAL CONNECTIONS!!!!
3. Complete your Literature Circle Role Sheet! I will check before Silent Sustained Reading tomorrow!!!

English Ten period 2 and 6

Sample Character traits List. 1. Read all adjectives in the sample character trait list handout given today in class. Circle those traits which you do not know the meaning of.
2. Select three words from the sample character trait list that could be considered positive traits that you feel describe you/your personality. Select three negative words that you feel describe you as well.
Write a paragraph or more in which you identify why the adjectives fit you or a time when tou demonstrated those characteristics.
3. You may be reading your Literature Circle novel.

English Ten Period 2/6

1. Complete your Stop. Start. Continue. if you havent already done so.
2. Bring your Winter Break novel AND your Literature Circle novel to class tomorrow.