10
Wednesday/Thursday
VOCAB TEST DAY! Make sure you come see me during seminar to make up either the first test or the current one if you were absent Wednesday. You may also visit me during seminar if you would like to redo the back of the first test. I will be more than happy to help you if you are struggling with any of the vocabulary words. Have a good long weekend!
10H
Answer the highlighted questions and discuss some modern/real world applications to the themes and lessons present in classic mythology of different cultures
Vocabulary Test 2 Semester 2
Wednesday, January 27, 2016
Tuesday 1/26
10
On Tuesday we had time in class so that we could all catch up with each other and get to where we needed to be. We then answered 3 of the 5 prompts that are located in the google classroom. Each prompt should be answered with at least a paragraph. If you missed class come talk to me and I will be more than happy to give you more instructions.
10H
Establish a unifying link between the highlighted questions on the myth/legend shared questions document.
Develop a word bank for the unified thematic connection between the questions. In other words, words that you would expect to see in a discussion about that topic.
Finish reading the 5 myths/legends (1028-1070 in text) and answer the highlighted questions. This will provide the general subject matter for the vocabulary test written response section.
10
On Tuesday we had time in class so that we could all catch up with each other and get to where we needed to be. We then answered 3 of the 5 prompts that are located in the google classroom. Each prompt should be answered with at least a paragraph. If you missed class come talk to me and I will be more than happy to give you more instructions.
10H
Establish a unifying link between the highlighted questions on the myth/legend shared questions document.
Develop a word bank for the unified thematic connection between the questions. In other words, words that you would expect to see in a discussion about that topic.
Finish reading the 5 myths/legends (1028-1070 in text) and answer the highlighted questions. This will provide the general subject matter for the vocabulary test written response section.
Monday, January 25, 2016
10
Hello all, very sorry I have not created a post for English 10 in awhile. Many of us have been moving at a good pace on The Glass Castle and I expect for us to continue that. Today and Friday we played a review game to get everyone thinking about the book from more than one perspective. You all did a great job coming up with ideas and arguing what you believed. The point of the exercise was to show everyone the importance of all the aspects in the book, whether they were little or big. We are all at different parts in the book currently but make sure you focus on pages 81-109 for the rest of the week.
Hello all, very sorry I have not created a post for English 10 in awhile. Many of us have been moving at a good pace on The Glass Castle and I expect for us to continue that. Today and Friday we played a review game to get everyone thinking about the book from more than one perspective. You all did a great job coming up with ideas and arguing what you believed. The point of the exercise was to show everyone the importance of all the aspects in the book, whether they were little or big. We are all at different parts in the book currently but make sure you focus on pages 81-109 for the rest of the week.
10H
Epiphanies column and response discussion
Post collaborative myth/legend questions
Read the other myths (that you haven't already) and use the collaborative questions for guidance. The writing prompt on this week's vocabulary test will come from the questions that you ask.
Friday, January 22, 2016
Wednesday, January 20, 2016
10H
Rhetoric Word Bank
Vocabulary List: autonomy, nihilistic, mandate, ostracize, raucous, recourse, utopia, tantamount, tenacious, reiterate.
Question Generating for a myth/legend: Choose one of the myths/legends from pages 1026-1070 in your textbook. Write 3 Little (Skinny) Questions and 3 Big (Fat) Questions for the story you read. If the following definitions aren't clear enough, you can look up Skinny vs. Fat Questions online for more teacher-fied explanation.
-Little Q: usually lower on necessary details and explanation is minimal at most; basic; observe and report; remember/memorize; closed answers
-Big Q: requires depth of thought, not just memory; open ended answer; requires creativity and creation in answer; thinking and interpretation; synthesis of answer using multiple sources; reflection on multiple levels; evidence and explanation
Rhetoric Word Bank
Vocabulary List: autonomy, nihilistic, mandate, ostracize, raucous, recourse, utopia, tantamount, tenacious, reiterate.
Question Generating for a myth/legend: Choose one of the myths/legends from pages 1026-1070 in your textbook. Write 3 Little (Skinny) Questions and 3 Big (Fat) Questions for the story you read. If the following definitions aren't clear enough, you can look up Skinny vs. Fat Questions online for more teacher-fied explanation.
-Little Q: usually lower on necessary details and explanation is minimal at most; basic; observe and report; remember/memorize; closed answers
-Big Q: requires depth of thought, not just memory; open ended answer; requires creativity and creation in answer; thinking and interpretation; synthesis of answer using multiple sources; reflection on multiple levels; evidence and explanation
Tuesday, January 19, 2016
10H
Crystal Bridges update
Friday Response #2 write and discuss
Caesar preparation: The following is a brief synopsis of the primary focus that our Caesar class discussions will follow.
One of the most important aspects of Shakespeare’s play is his use of rhetorical devices. For our reading, we will need to identify the use of rhetorical devices in the play. The three rhetorical devices we will be looking for are: emotional appeal, logical appeal, ethical/moral appeal. We will discuss what each of these entails in class. The second element that you will need to identify and analyze is indirect characterization. Shakespeare is essentially responsible for the way characters in modern literature are presented, and indirect characterization is one of his primary tools. Identify and briefly analyze instances in which we learn something significant about a character based on his/her actions, speech, or the behavior of others toward that character
Crystal Bridges update
Friday Response #2 write and discuss
Caesar preparation: The following is a brief synopsis of the primary focus that our Caesar class discussions will follow.
One of the most important aspects of Shakespeare’s play is his use of rhetorical devices. For our reading, we will need to identify the use of rhetorical devices in the play. The three rhetorical devices we will be looking for are: emotional appeal, logical appeal, ethical/moral appeal. We will discuss what each of these entails in class. The second element that you will need to identify and analyze is indirect characterization. Shakespeare is essentially responsible for the way characters in modern literature are presented, and indirect characterization is one of his primary tools. Identify and briefly analyze instances in which we learn something significant about a character based on his/her actions, speech, or the behavior of others toward that character
Sunday, January 17, 2016
Thursday, January 14, 2016
This weekend I will open up Crystal Bridges Field Trip sign up. Once it goes live, you must email me if you wish to go. The first 25 emails I get are guaranteed a spot. After that, you will go on the overflow list. Anyone who decides not to go will be replaced by the first person on the overflow list. Cost is $10. April 21st.
THIS POST DOES NOT OPEN ENROLLMENT, IT IS SIMPLY TO ALERT YOU THAT IT IS ON THE WAY.
Tuesday, January 12, 2016
Vocab tests tomorrow/Thurs for both classes
10
Glass Castle writing assignment in-class
10H
Group work on 7 Ages of Man. Defining characteristics of each age and how it translates to reality
Read Demeter and answer following:
-Explain the universal theme presented in Demeter and how it applies to modern culture.
-What thematic connection do Demeter and 7 Ages share?
-How do the concepts of fate and mortality function in each work?
10
Glass Castle writing assignment in-class
10H
Group work on 7 Ages of Man. Defining characteristics of each age and how it translates to reality
Read Demeter and answer following:
-Explain the universal theme presented in Demeter and how it applies to modern culture.
-What thematic connection do Demeter and 7 Ages share?
-How do the concepts of fate and mortality function in each work?
Monday, January 11, 2016
10
Glass Castle discussion
Vocab tests this week
10H
Followup discussion of "A Boston Story" from Friday
Read "The Seven Ages of Man" on pg. 968 in textbook. Name each age, write about its literal (according to Shakespeare) interpretation, write about its personal/cultural interpretation (the way you think about it)
Vocab tests this week
Glass Castle discussion
Vocab tests this week
10H
Followup discussion of "A Boston Story" from Friday
Read "The Seven Ages of Man" on pg. 968 in textbook. Name each age, write about its literal (according to Shakespeare) interpretation, write about its personal/cultural interpretation (the way you think about it)
Vocab tests this week
Friday, January 8, 2016
10
Now that we have started The Glass Castle and experienced a little of what we want in a discussion continue to read 10 pages a night to get caught up. While reading be sure to look at the prompts that were given to you earlier this week. The prompts are there to help you start your thinking process before diving into the book. These prompts will be used next week for discussion in class. Everyone must participate in the discussion. While reading look at Jeanette’s relationship with her parents and siblings. How do their relationships compare and contrast to the relationship you have with your family. Also find things in the book that Jeanette may see and experience differently than we do, like when she receives the gum from the nurse. Come to class with anything else that you believe we should discuss that may not have been mentioned in the prompts. You will be receiving points for your participation so be sure to get your vocal chords ready.
Have a great weekend and enjoy reading!
10 Honors
GC- Good People vs. Good Leaders.
Discuss the juxtaposition of Caesar the man and Caesar the character.
Friday Virtual Book Club on GC- A Boston Story. This will be the new normal for Friday (until they start cancelling Fridays like this week, and two weeks later, and the first week in February, and....) We will have the read and respond on Friday, and then come back to it on Monday to bridge the gap between weeks. The goal is to establish a short and concise, but high level, new discussion every week.
Now that we have started The Glass Castle and experienced a little of what we want in a discussion continue to read 10 pages a night to get caught up. While reading be sure to look at the prompts that were given to you earlier this week. The prompts are there to help you start your thinking process before diving into the book. These prompts will be used next week for discussion in class. Everyone must participate in the discussion. While reading look at Jeanette’s relationship with her parents and siblings. How do their relationships compare and contrast to the relationship you have with your family. Also find things in the book that Jeanette may see and experience differently than we do, like when she receives the gum from the nurse. Come to class with anything else that you believe we should discuss that may not have been mentioned in the prompts. You will be receiving points for your participation so be sure to get your vocal chords ready.
Have a great weekend and enjoy reading!
10 Honors
GC- Good People vs. Good Leaders.
Discuss the juxtaposition of Caesar the man and Caesar the character.
Friday Virtual Book Club on GC- A Boston Story. This will be the new normal for Friday (until they start cancelling Fridays like this week, and two weeks later, and the first week in February, and....) We will have the read and respond on Friday, and then come back to it on Monday to bridge the gap between weeks. The goal is to establish a short and concise, but high level, new discussion every week.
Wednesday, January 6, 2016
Vocab List for both: bolster, depreciate, indiscriminate, inquisitive, nebulous, relegate, finite, sedentary, tenet, terse
Vocabulary. Read this interview with Jeannette Walls in class and begin your character journal entries based on it. We will discuss the parameters in class. Glass Castle book handout. Classwork permission slip for Ms. McNichols. Begin Glass Castle reading. Initial discussion on Friday.
10H
Vocabulary. Caesar/Shakespeare intros.
Subscribe to:
Comments (Atom)