Daily Agenda
1. Draft your "Numskull" Analysis
Homework
1. Upload completed draft to turnitin.com.
2. Bring Print copy of draft to class.
3. Complete semicolon Brain POP lesson (if you haven't done so already)
4. "Numskull and Rabbit" Literature Competency (quiz/test) will be on Monday. Review definitions for the literary techniques.
Thursday, January 31, 2013
Tuesday, January 29, 2013
Daily Agenda & Homework - 1/29 (Tue)
Daily Agenda
1. Semicolon Practice, packet pages 277-278 (See the exercise handout.)
2. Finish "Numskull and Rabbit" Debrief
3. Writing Workshop: Outlining an Essay (See the assignment sheet for the prompt.)
Homework
1. Type outline for "Numskull and Rabbit" essay. Use the Literary Analysis Outline PDF under the Writing Resource column to the left as a reference or open the Literary Analysis Word Document in the Digital File Cabinet (look in the Writing Resources folder) to type your outline using this document as a template. (Upload outline to turnitin.com by Wednesday evening at 11:00. Print a copy for class.)
2. BrainPOP Semicolon Assignment - Extended until Monday, February 4 (though you can submit on Thursday 1/31)
NOTES: All handouts are located in the Course Digital File Cabinet within the appropriate folders.
1. Semicolon Practice, packet pages 277-278 (See the exercise handout.)
2. Finish "Numskull and Rabbit" Debrief
3. Writing Workshop: Outlining an Essay (See the assignment sheet for the prompt.)
Homework
1. Type outline for "Numskull and Rabbit" essay. Use the Literary Analysis Outline PDF under the Writing Resource column to the left as a reference or open the Literary Analysis Word Document in the Digital File Cabinet (look in the Writing Resources folder) to type your outline using this document as a template. (Upload outline to turnitin.com by Wednesday evening at 11:00. Print a copy for class.)
2. BrainPOP Semicolon Assignment - Extended until Monday, February 4 (though you can submit on Thursday 1/31)
NOTES: All handouts are located in the Course Digital File Cabinet within the appropriate folders.
Friday, January 25, 2013
Daily Agenda & Homework - 1/25 (Fri)
Daily Agenda
1. Review Colon Exercises, pages 280-281
2. Finish "Numskull and Rabbit" Tree Map
3. Class Debrief - Understanding Character in "Numskull and Rabbit"
4. Writing Workshop: Using EasyBib.com. Revise formatting and add a Works Cited page to the Irony & Ambiguity paragraph. (Use the writing resources in the column left of his blog as a guide.)
Homework
1. Semicolon BrainPOP Lesson
2. Periods 4,6 - Complete revisions/works cited as homework.
1. Review Colon Exercises, pages 280-281
2. Finish "Numskull and Rabbit" Tree Map
3. Class Debrief - Understanding Character in "Numskull and Rabbit"
4. Writing Workshop: Using EasyBib.com. Revise formatting and add a Works Cited page to the Irony & Ambiguity paragraph. (Use the writing resources in the column left of his blog as a guide.)
Homework
1. Semicolon BrainPOP Lesson
2. Periods 4,6 - Complete revisions/works cited as homework.
Tuesday, January 22, 2013
Daily Agenda & Homework - 1/24 (Wed)
Daily Agenda
1. "Numskull and Rabbit" Reading Quiz
2. "Numskull and Rabbit" Tree Map Activity
3. BrainPOP Language Workshop: Colons
Homework
1. Colon Packet Pages 280-281
2. "Numskull and Rabbit" Friendly Letter
Reminder: All assignment sheets/exercises can be found in the Digital File Cabinet in the appropriate folders.
1. "Numskull and Rabbit" Reading Quiz
2. "Numskull and Rabbit" Tree Map Activity
3. BrainPOP Language Workshop: Colons
Homework
1. Colon Packet Pages 280-281
2. "Numskull and Rabbit" Friendly Letter
Reminder: All assignment sheets/exercises can be found in the Digital File Cabinet in the appropriate folders.
Friday, January 18, 2013
Daily Agenda & Homework 1/18 (Fri)
Agenda
1. Prepare Envelopes for Friendly Letter
2. Writing Workshop: Irony & Ambiguity in "The Tiger Who Would Be King" - Write a well-developed two-chunk paragraph that analyzes the impact of irony and ambiguity on our understanding of the text. Integrate quotations and citations correctly while following MLA formatting. Use the handouts under the Writing Resources column to the left of this blog to complete the assignment successfully.
Homework
1. Finish reading "Numskull and Rabbit," page 208 in the World Masterpieces textbook.
1. Prepare Envelopes for Friendly Letter
2. Writing Workshop: Irony & Ambiguity in "The Tiger Who Would Be King" - Write a well-developed two-chunk paragraph that analyzes the impact of irony and ambiguity on our understanding of the text. Integrate quotations and citations correctly while following MLA formatting. Use the handouts under the Writing Resources column to the left of this blog to complete the assignment successfully.
Homework
1. Finish reading "Numskull and Rabbit," page 208 in the World Masterpieces textbook.
Tuesday, January 15, 2013
Daily Agenda/Homework - 1/16 (Wed)
Daily Agenda
1. Learning Goals Survey
2. Review Course Orientation Quiz
3. Reading Workshop: Understanding Ambiguity & Irony in "The Tiger Who Would Be King"
4. Mini-Writing Workshop: Feedback for Letter Revisions
Homework
1. Revise Letters (if needed) and submit on turnitin.com as Revision 1.
2. Bring Envelopes, Stamps, and Addresses (for Friday).
3. Read "Numskull and Rabbit," pg. 204 in the World Masterpieces textbook (by Tuesday).
1. Learning Goals Survey
2. Review Course Orientation Quiz
3. Reading Workshop: Understanding Ambiguity & Irony in "The Tiger Who Would Be King"
4. Mini-Writing Workshop: Feedback for Letter Revisions
Homework
1. Revise Letters (if needed) and submit on turnitin.com as Revision 1.
2. Bring Envelopes, Stamps, and Addresses (for Friday).
3. Read "Numskull and Rabbit," pg. 204 in the World Masterpieces textbook (by Tuesday).
Monday, January 14, 2013
Spring Semester Welcome :-)
Happy New Year! The Spring Semester has arrived! :-) To returning students, welcome back to Smith's English 10 Honors. I hope last semester was a challenging yet growing experience for you. To all new students, welcome to the class. This blog provides you with information regarding the daily class activities and homework assignments.
For all students, remember that this site is a resource for YOU to help YOU make the best of your learning throughout the semester. I will work to keep it updated daily, but please don't forget to monitor the class whiteboard agenda daily as well as maintain phone numbers/e-mails for trusted peers you might contact to keep yourself up-to-date on what's happening each and every day.
I look forward to a great semester, and I'm here to help you achieve your greatest success!
Daily Agenda
1. Fall Semester Reflection, Reading Survey
2. WASC Student Survey
3. Friendly Letter Assignment
Homework
1. Read Course Orientation
2. Complete Online Quiz
3. Print and Complete Signature Sheet
For all students, remember that this site is a resource for YOU to help YOU make the best of your learning throughout the semester. I will work to keep it updated daily, but please don't forget to monitor the class whiteboard agenda daily as well as maintain phone numbers/e-mails for trusted peers you might contact to keep yourself up-to-date on what's happening each and every day.
I look forward to a great semester, and I'm here to help you achieve your greatest success!
Daily Agenda
1. Fall Semester Reflection, Reading Survey
2. WASC Student Survey
3. Friendly Letter Assignment
Homework
1. Read Course Orientation
2. Complete Online Quiz
3. Print and Complete Signature Sheet
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