Daily Agenda & Homework: May 29-June 1 (Fri-Mon)

Daily Agenda
Quarter #4 Performance Assessment - Argumentative Writing

Homework
1. Finish My So Called Enemy Assignment
2. Language Practice Exercises (Semi-colon/Colons/Sentence Structure) - Use the following answer key to review your assignments: Language Final Review Exercises ANSWER KEY .
3. Review Academic Terms & Concepts for Final - Review the following words in preparation for the final exam: English 10B Terms & Concepts Final Review .

Daily Agenda & Homework: May 27-28 (Wed-Thur)

Daily Agenda
1. Research/Notes - Quarter Summative Argument
2. Close Reading - "What, of The Goldfish," Would You Wish"

Homework
Complete "Goldfish" Critical Reading Questions #1-7

Daily Agenda & Homework: May 22-26 (Fri-Tue)

Daily Agenda
1. "The Wife's Story"
2. Writing Workshop: Writing Counterarguments/ Refutation Paragraphs

Homework
Finish Writing Paragraphs

Daily Agenda & Homework: May 20-21 (Wed-Thur)

Daily Agenda
1. Satire Response #2
2. Finish Social Issues Research

Homework
Prepare Final Draft of Theme Essay (Print out and highlight style elements. Upload online as Revision #3)

Daily Agenda & Homework: May 18-19 (Mon-Tue)

Daily Agenda
1. Analyzing Satire Exercise #1
2. Theme Essay Editing - Revision #2

Homework
Social Issues Research

Daily Agenda & Homework: May 14-15 (Thur-Fri)

Daily Agenda

1. Review of Satire and Elements of Satire - Video Presentation/Notes
2. Quixote Test Corrections
3. Essay Revision Assignment #1

Homework
Social Issues Article Assignment

Daily Agenda & Homework: May 12-13 (Tue-Wed)

Daily Agenda
1. Classical Roots #9-10 Vocabulary Competency / Quiz
2. Satire Stations Activity

Homework
Social Issues Topic Exploration

Daily Agenda & Homework: May 8-11 (Fri-Mon)

Daily Agenda
Writing Workshop: Continue/Finish Quixote Theme Essay

Homework
1. Vocabulary Quiz - Tuesday 5/12 (Even Classes), Wednesday 5/13 (Odd Classes)
2. Rough Drafts due online before next class

Daily Agenda & Homework: May 6-7 (Wed-Thur)

Daily Agenda
1. Literature Competency #2: Satire & Parody in Don Quixote
2. Writing Workshop: Finish Initial Outline for Theme Response, Begin drafting

Homework
1. Review Roots Lessons #9-10 Answer Key (See Below) (NOTE: Classical Roots Competency on Tue 5/12)
2. Complete Theme Response draft (DUE Tue 5/12)

Review Exercises for Lessons #9-10
Exercise 1
1.d, 2.c, 3.c, 4.e, 5.c. 6.d, 7.b, 8.e

Exercise 2
1.D, 2.F, 3.J, 4.H, 5.I, 6.B, 7.G, 8.C, 9.A, 10.E

Exercise 3
a.aspired, b.interred, c.exhuming, d. mountebanks, e.paramount, f.rustic, g. pastoral, h.promontories

Exercise 4
Answers will vary

Daily Agenda & Homework: May 4-5 (Mon-Tue)

Daily Agenda
1. Classical Roots, Exercise #10C
2. Close Reading: Parody/Satire, Quixote Chapter VII, VIII excerpts
3. Writing Workshop: Begin Initial Outline for Theme Response

Homework
Classical Roots Lessons #9-10 Review, Exercises #1-4

Daily Agenda & Homework: April 30/May 1 (Thur-Fri)

Daily Agenda
1. Classical Roots, Exercise #10B
2. Sentence Structures/Sentence Types Practice Quiz
3. Review parody in Chapter 1 excerpt of Don Quixote

Homework
Quixote Theme Pre-writing Response (One-page, upload to turnitin.com)

Daily Agenda & Homework: April 28-29 (Tue-Wed)

Daily Agenda
1. Classical Roots, Exercise #10A
2. Finish Don Quixote

Homework
1. Read excerpt from Don Quixote, chapter #1.
2. Annotate text by responding to Literary Analysis and Reading Strategy questions in the margins. Respond in 2-3 sentences at least.
3. Highlight examples of parody.

Daily Agenda & Homework: April 24-27 (Fri-Mon)

Daily Agenda
1. Classical Roots Exercise #9C
2. Evaluating Satire Examples Activity
3. Continue Don Quixote

Homework
Clauses Exercises

Daily Agenda & Homework: April 22-23 (Wed-Thur)

Daily Agenda
1. Classical Roots, Ex. 9B
2. Continue Don Quixote film.

Homework
Quixote Response.  Identify three examples of parody, and discuss the significance.  Upload the one-page response to turnitin.com.

Daily Agenda & Homework: April 20-21 (Mon-Tue)

Daily Agenda
1. Classical Roots, Ex. 9A
2. Continue Don Quixote film.

Homework
Quixote E-mail Assignment

Daily Agenda & Homework: April 14-15 (Tue-Wed)

Daily Agenda
1. Sentence Structure "B" Exercise
2. Writing Workshop: Strengthening Topic Sentences
3. Introduction to Satire

Homework
1. Example of Satire
2. Outline Revision #2 (Upload to turnitin.com) - Revise topic sentences one more time to show clear a clear pattern of organization

Daily Agenda & Homework: April 3-13 (Fri-Mon)

Daily Agenda
1. Sentence Structure Review Exercises
2. Writing Workshop: Writing an Advanced Thesis Statement / Understanding Organizational Patterns in Academic Writing

Homework
Revise Financial Literacy Argument thesis to include a counterargument.  Revise your outline to improve topic sentences so that a clear purpose of organization is evident. Upload revision to turnitin.com.

Daily Agenda & Homework: April 1-2 (Wed-Thur)

Daily Agenda
1. Financial Literacy Research Assessment
2. Evaluating Sources: Understanding the C.A.R.S. method

Homework
Develop a thesis and supporting claims for an argument related to mandating financial literacy education.  Outline those ideas and upload online. Note: Use handouts as a resource.

Daily Agenda & Homework: March 30-31 (Mon-Tue)

Daily Agenda
1. Identifying Claims and Evidence practice
2. Return Night texts to library
3. Reading Critically: Understanding Supporting Evidence

Homework
Evaluate evidence in article #2. Complete chart.

Daily Agenda & Homework: March 26-27 (Thur-Fri)

Daily Agenda
1. Sentence Grammar Terms Review
2. Critical Reading Workshop: Evaluating an Author's Argument

Homework
Write summary of Source #1 article. Upload article to Turnitin.com.

Daily Agenda & Homework: March 6-9 (Fri-Mon)

Daily Agenda
1. Poster Presentations
2. Phrase Chart Activity (PERIOD 2)

Homework
1. Novel Study Guide Questions
2. Night Quiz, Next Class

Daily Agenda & Homework: March 4-5 (Wed-Thur)

Daily Agenda
1. Review Semicolon/Colon Competency #2
2. Finish Oprah: Auschwitz Death Camp special. (PERIODS 2,6)
2. Phrase Review Poster Prep

Homework
Review Novel Study Guide Questions.

Daily Agenda & Homework: March 2-3 (Mon-Tue)

Daily Agenda
1. Semicolon/Colon Competency #2
2. Literature Competency #1 Reflections
3. Continue Oprah: Auschwitz Death Camp special (PERIOD 6/7)
4. Begin Phrase Research (PERIOD 2)

Homework
1. Read Night, chapters #7-9.
2. Finish "Tiger" Paragraph Corrections. (PERIOD 2)

Daily Agenda & Homework: February 26-27 (Thur-Fri)

Daily Agenda 
1. Semicolon/Colon Corrections Assignment
2. Circle Map - Oprah: Auschwitz Death Camp with Elie Wiesel
3. Critical Reading Workshop: Theme in Chapter 5

Homework
Read Ch. 6.  Complete 4 reading responses.

Daily Agenda & Homework: February 24-25 (Tue-Wed)

Daily Agenda
1. Language Competency #1: Semicolons/Colon Usage
2. Night - Reading Quiz #1
3. Oprah: Auschwitz Death Camp with Elie Wiesel, Part I(Video)

Homework
Read chapter 5.  Complete reading responses.

Daily Agenda & Homework - February 20-23 (Fri-Mon)

Daily Agenda
1. Semi-colon/Colon Review Exercises
2. Night - Chapter One Close/Critical Reading Questions
3. Vocabulary Quiz Reflection

Homework
1. Complete Close/Critical Reading Questions
2. Review Study Guide Questions, Chs. #1-4

Daily Agenda & Homework: Feb. 18-19 (Wed-Thur)

Daily Agenda
1. Semicolon Review, Exs. 25,26, 25 Modified, pgs. 496, Writing & Grammar Text
2. Night Literature Circle #1 (Reading Response Log/Critical Reading Questions)

Homework
1. Read chapter 4. Complete reading responses for each reading dimension/level.
2. Revise "Numskull" Friendly Letter. (OPTIONAL)
3. Make sure all missing quizzes/tests are completed.

(NOTE: First reading quiz may occur next class.)

Daily Agenda & Homework: February 10-17 (Tue-Tue)

Daily Agenda/Homework - February 12-17 (Thur-Tue)

1. Brain POP Lesson: Semicolons
2. Close/Critical Reading Workshop: Night, Chapter One
3. Homework - Read chapters 2-3. Complete four reading log responses.


Daily Agenda/Homework - February 10-11 (Tue-Wed)

1. Colon Review Exercises - Exs. 27,28
2. Night Vocabulary Activity
3. Read Night, chapter one. Complete study guide questions and reading logs.
4. Homework - Mini-research Flyer

Daily Agenda & Homework: Feb. 6-9 (Fri-Mon)

Daily Agenda
1. Brain Pop Colon Lesson
2. Checkout novel for library.
3. Classical Roots Lessons #5-6 Vocabulary Competency/Quiz

Homework
1. Read and annotate the article, "In Pursuit of Unhappiness."
2. Write a one-page summary and upload that summary to turnitin.com.

Daily Agenda & Homework: Feb. 5-6 (Wed-Thur)

Daily Agenda
Literature Competency #1

Homework
1. Review Vocabulary Exercises - Use the answer key below to check your review exercises for lessons 5-6.
2. OPTIONAL Lesson 5-6 Key Word Review Activities (Note: The answer key is included below as well.)
3, Bring I.D. to pick up novel.

ANSWER KEY - Review Exercises for Lessons #5-6
Ex. 1 - 1.b, 2.d, 3.a, 4.b, 5.b.
Ex. 2 - 1.g, 2.h, 3.b, 4.j, 5.c, 6.e, 7.d, 8.f, 9.i, 10.a.
Ex. 3 - Paragraph #1 - a.graphically, b.logos, c.acronyms, d.alliterate  Paragraph #2 - a. circumscribed, b. literate, c.conscripts, d.ignominy, e.lexicon, f.graffiti.
Ex. 4 - Responses will vary.

ANSWER KEY - Lesson 5-6 Key Word Activities 
Lesson 5 - 1.literal, 2.alliteration, 3. pseudonym, 4.ignominious, 5.nomenclature, 6.subscribe, 7.ascribed, 8.onomatopoeia, 9.obliterated, 10.literate, 11.conscripts, 12. acronym, 13.proscriptions, 14.circumscribe, 15.transcribed.

Lesson 6 - Note: The reasoning will vary from sentence. Items 1,3,7,8,10,11 should be answered with a "no" response.  Items 2,4,5,6,9,12,13 should be answered with a "yes" response.

Daily Agenda & Homework - Feb. 2-3 (Mon-Tue)

Daily Agenda
1. Classical Roots, Exercise 6C
2. Finish Irony/Ambiguity Tree Map
3. Critically Reading - "The Brahman, the Thief, and the Ghost"

Homework
1. Classical Roots Review Exercises #1-4
2. Literature Competency #1 (Next Class)
3. Classical Roots Vocabulary Competency/Quiz (Friday 2/6)

Daily Agenda & Homework: Jan. 29-30 (Thur-Fri)

Daily Agenda
1. Classical Roots Lesson #6, Exercise #6B
2. Terms/Concept Review
3. Finish "Numskull and Rabbit" Debrief
4. Begin Irony and Ambiguity Tree Map

Homework
1. "Numskull" Friendly Letter
2. Pick-up personal copy of Night if you prefer to annotate in your own copy (OPTIONAL - We will check out books from library for those who desire to do so.)
3. Course Orientation Review Quiz - Complete if not done so already. 

Daily Agenda & Homework: Jan. 27-28 (Tue-Wed)

Daily Agenda
1. Classical Roots Lesson #6, Exercise #6A
2. Literature Circles - Continue Close/Critical Reading of "Numskull and Rabbit"

Homework
1. Finish Reading Questions
2. Pick up a copy of Night by Elie Wiesel (OPTIONAL).  We will check out the novel next week from the library, but if you prefer to own your own copy, you may do so.

 

Daily Agenda & Homework: Jan. 23-26 (Fri-Mon)

Daily Agenda
1. Writing Workshop: Editing & Revising your "Tiger" Irony/Ambiguity Response
2. Literature Circles: Close/Critical Reading Questions - "Numskull and Rabbit"

Homework
1. Finish Editing/Revising writing.
2. Upload revision to turnitin.com.

Daily Agenda & Homework: Jan. 21-22 (Wed-Thur)

Daily Agenda
1. Classical Roots Exercise #5C
2. "Numskull and Rabbit" Literature Circle - Close/Critical Reading Questions
3. Writing Workshop: Writing Focused Topic Sentences/Theme Statements

Homework
1. Complete rough draft of "Tiger" Response.
2. Upload draft to turnitin.com.
3. 2-3 word maps

Daily Agenda & Homework: Jan. 16-20 (Fri-Tue)

Daily Agenda
1. Classical Roots Exercise #5B
2. Irony/Ambiguity Terms Review
3. Theme Circle Map - "The Tiger Who Be King"
4. Writing Workshop: Writing About Irony and Ambiguity

Homework
1. Read and annotate "Numskull and Rabbit."
2. Complete 2-3 word maps.
3. Revise letter/envelopes.

Daily Agenda & Homework: Jan. 14-15 (Wed-Thur)

Daily Agenda
1. Envelope Preparation
2. Classical Roots Exercise #5A
3. Reading Workshop: Understanding Irony and Ambiguity in "The Tiger Who Would Be King"

Homework
1. Review Course Orientation
2. Complete Signature Sheet
3. Complete online review quiz
4. Complete 2-3 vocabulary word maps

Daily Agenda & Homework: Jan. 12-13 (Mon-Tue)

Daily Agenda
1. Fall Reflection / Spring Learning Goals
2. Two Truths and Lie - Get to Know You Activity
3. Writing Workshop: Friendly Letter
4. Success for Teens excerpt

Homework
1. Write Friendly Thank You Letter
2. Bring in letter, envelope/stamp (if you have one), recipient's address
3. Supplies