Period 1
1. Post Vocabulary Sentences
2. If you have not finished the Devil and Tom Walker Worksheet, FINISH IT.
Extra Credit- Respond to the "Giving you my side" blog that is below. It should be at least 5 sentences long and should be emailed to me. ramirez.erendira@gmail.com
Period 3
1. Post Vocabulary Sentences
2. Respond to the "Giving you my side" blog that is below. It should be at least 5 sentences long.
Friday, January 30, 2009
Giving you my side
Hello my juniors,
I am writing to see if I can't get some type of dialogue going on. Some of the topics of concern for me, are the fact that many of you seem to feel like school, or maybe just my class, is a joke. I am not sure what some of you think is a good strategy for succeeding, but so far, it appears to me like many of you are making poor choices when it comes to turning in homework and participating in class. I will be the first to admit that I am not a rigid person that requires for you all to be robots and perfect all of the time, but I do expect that you uphold your end of the teacher student bargain, which is for you to 1.)BE RESPONSIBLE AND SHOW UP TO CLASS 2.) COME PREPARED TO CLASS WITH YOUR HOMEWORK AND MATERIALS and 3.) FOR YOU TO BE RESPECTFUL OF PEOPLE THAT ARE RESPECTFUL TOWARDS YOU. (On this note please stop and think of the times in which I have been disrespectful towards you or someone in your class.)
Simply put, this is your wake up call from someone who cares about you and wants you to succeed and learn lessons that are worth more than any book or test will provide for you. My support of you is intended be more other than just giving you a reading assignment and homework. However, a lot of the lessons that I teach require a certain amount of maturity and responsibility, so I think this is the time for you to ask yourself, "Do I have the amount of maturity required to learn what Ms. Ramirez is trying to teach me?" (and again, I remind you that the stuff I am referring to is more than just The Declaration of Independence or Parts of Speech, but WHY this stuff is valuable and what WE can learn from it. When you learn vocabulary they aren't just stupid words, but you are learning the art of being able to communicate well and saying exactly what you wanted to say.)
If you answered that you are not mature enough, or if you have noticed that Ms. Ramirez has seemed a bit discouraged by students' irresponsibility when they do not turn in their homework, when they are completely lost in class because they are talking to someone else, or when they claim they were not here on the day that the handout was passed out, please think of a way in which this can be improved.
You may or may not be one of the students that has to deal with this personally, but you do deal with it indirectly since you are a whole class and I often refer to the class as a whole. Therefore, I would like for you to respond to this commentary in whichever way you like. You may agree or disagree, you may submit any ideas that will help your period improve or help me help you, individually or as a class, to improve your success in my class.
YOU HAVE THE OPTION OF POSTING THIS ON THE BLOG OR EMAILING IT TO ME. YOU WILL RECEIVE HOMEWORK CREDIT.
My email is ramirez.erendira@gmail.com
I am writing to see if I can't get some type of dialogue going on. Some of the topics of concern for me, are the fact that many of you seem to feel like school, or maybe just my class, is a joke. I am not sure what some of you think is a good strategy for succeeding, but so far, it appears to me like many of you are making poor choices when it comes to turning in homework and participating in class. I will be the first to admit that I am not a rigid person that requires for you all to be robots and perfect all of the time, but I do expect that you uphold your end of the teacher student bargain, which is for you to 1.)BE RESPONSIBLE AND SHOW UP TO CLASS 2.) COME PREPARED TO CLASS WITH YOUR HOMEWORK AND MATERIALS and 3.) FOR YOU TO BE RESPECTFUL OF PEOPLE THAT ARE RESPECTFUL TOWARDS YOU. (On this note please stop and think of the times in which I have been disrespectful towards you or someone in your class.)
Simply put, this is your wake up call from someone who cares about you and wants you to succeed and learn lessons that are worth more than any book or test will provide for you. My support of you is intended be more other than just giving you a reading assignment and homework. However, a lot of the lessons that I teach require a certain amount of maturity and responsibility, so I think this is the time for you to ask yourself, "Do I have the amount of maturity required to learn what Ms. Ramirez is trying to teach me?" (and again, I remind you that the stuff I am referring to is more than just The Declaration of Independence or Parts of Speech, but WHY this stuff is valuable and what WE can learn from it. When you learn vocabulary they aren't just stupid words, but you are learning the art of being able to communicate well and saying exactly what you wanted to say.)
If you answered that you are not mature enough, or if you have noticed that Ms. Ramirez has seemed a bit discouraged by students' irresponsibility when they do not turn in their homework, when they are completely lost in class because they are talking to someone else, or when they claim they were not here on the day that the handout was passed out, please think of a way in which this can be improved.
You may or may not be one of the students that has to deal with this personally, but you do deal with it indirectly since you are a whole class and I often refer to the class as a whole. Therefore, I would like for you to respond to this commentary in whichever way you like. You may agree or disagree, you may submit any ideas that will help your period improve or help me help you, individually or as a class, to improve your success in my class.
YOU HAVE THE OPTION OF POSTING THIS ON THE BLOG OR EMAILING IT TO ME. YOU WILL RECEIVE HOMEWORK CREDIT.
My email is ramirez.erendira@gmail.com
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
Homework 1/28/09
Period 1
1.Study for Vocab Quiz
Period 3
1. Read "I hear America singing" in the Packet.
2. Follow the instructions and answer the margin questions next to the poem.
1.Study for Vocab Quiz
Period 3
1. Read "I hear America singing" in the Packet.
2. Follow the instructions and answer the margin questions next to the poem.
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
Homework 1/27/09
Period 1
1. Explain how "Thanatopsis" (p. 167) and "Psalm of Life" (in packet) fit into Romanticism. What makes them Romantic poems? How do they exemplify the Romantic movement?
2. STUDY FOR BIG VOCAB QUIZ
Period 3
1. Tell me what you think about romanticism so far. (comment on this blog)
1. Explain how "Thanatopsis" (p. 167) and "Psalm of Life" (in packet) fit into Romanticism. What makes them Romantic poems? How do they exemplify the Romantic movement?
2. STUDY FOR BIG VOCAB QUIZ
Period 3
1. Tell me what you think about romanticism so far. (comment on this blog)
Monday, January 26, 2009
Homework 1/26/09
Period 1
Please do all of this on one sheet of paper. Split it into sections a, b, c
1. Reread the the poem Psalm of Life and a.) choose a couple of lines that you like best and that really represent the meaning of the poem. b.)Then, explain what parts of the poem really support your creed of life? Explain why?
2. c.) Quickwrite: Should people pursue wealth? Why or why not? How important is wealth to you? What limits if any would you put on your own pursuit of wealth?
3. Complete the margin questions that we started in class for the poem "Thanatopsis"
Period 3
1. Study for min quiz on Romanticism.
2. This means: Review notes, psalm of life packet that has Romanticism info at the beginning.
Please do all of this on one sheet of paper. Split it into sections a, b, c
1. Reread the the poem Psalm of Life and a.) choose a couple of lines that you like best and that really represent the meaning of the poem. b.)Then, explain what parts of the poem really support your creed of life? Explain why?
2. c.) Quickwrite: Should people pursue wealth? Why or why not? How important is wealth to you? What limits if any would you put on your own pursuit of wealth?
3. Complete the margin questions that we started in class for the poem "Thanatopsis"
Period 3
1. Study for min quiz on Romanticism.
2. This means: Review notes, psalm of life packet that has Romanticism info at the beginning.
Friday, January 23, 2009
Homework 1/23/09
Period 1
1. Complete Tom & Devil worksheet
2. Make an important word cluster for "The Psalm of Life"
Period 3
1. Make important word cluster for "The Psalm of Life"
Extra Credit
President Obama mentioned in his inauguration speech, that our country has a "Patchwork Heritage". A.)Explain what this phrase means and give examples to support the definition and B.) write how the works that we have read support this idea. You may want to refer to your time lines to remember what we have read.
It should be typed and be at least 3/4 of a page long. It will be worth 20 extra credit points.
1. Complete Tom & Devil worksheet
2. Make an important word cluster for "The Psalm of Life"
Period 3
1. Make important word cluster for "The Psalm of Life"
Extra Credit
President Obama mentioned in his inauguration speech, that our country has a "Patchwork Heritage". A.)Explain what this phrase means and give examples to support the definition and B.) write how the works that we have read support this idea. You may want to refer to your time lines to remember what we have read.
It should be typed and be at least 3/4 of a page long. It will be worth 20 extra credit points.
Thursday, January 22, 2009
Homework 1/22/09
Period 1
1. Read The Devil and Tom Walker on pg. 153 and be ready for a reading quiz
2. Read the Psalm of Life in the handout that was given in class.
3. Answer questions 6 & 7 at the end of the packet.
Period 3
1. Answer questions 6 & 7 at the end of Psalm of Life packet.
1. Read The Devil and Tom Walker on pg. 153 and be ready for a reading quiz
2. Read the Psalm of Life in the handout that was given in class.
3. Answer questions 6 & 7 at the end of the packet.
Period 3
1. Answer questions 6 & 7 at the end of Psalm of Life packet.
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
Homework 1/21/09
Period 1
1. Paraphrase lines 57 to the end of the poem.
2. Make a list of important words in that section.
Period 3
1. Read the packet and be ready to take a reading quiz on the first section.
2. Read the poem and answer questions 1-3 on the back.
3. Consider how this poem is a Romantic work.
1. Paraphrase lines 57 to the end of the poem.
2. Make a list of important words in that section.
Period 3
1. Read the packet and be ready to take a reading quiz on the first section.
2. Read the poem and answer questions 1-3 on the back.
3. Consider how this poem is a Romantic work.
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
Homework 1/20/09
Period 1
Type a response to the following prompts:
1. Aside from your difficult upbringing, do you think that you are a strong person and/or hard worker? Do you fit in with the description that President Obama gave of the citizens that built the country? Are you the incarnation of hard work and strength or are you one of the ones seeking Leisure and Fame? You must give specific examples to support your response?
2. President Obama mentioned that our country has a "Patchwork Heritage". A.)Explain what this phrase means and B.) write how the works that we have read support this idea. You may want to refer to your time lines to remember what we have read.
Period 3
1. Read pgs. 166-167
2. Answer margin questions on pg. 166-167
3. Quickwrite
Write at least ½ page in response to the following questions:
What thoughts does nature bring to your mind?What do you think is the relationship between nature and humanity?How much does nature influence you in your daily life and or your spirituality?
Type a response to the following prompts:
1. Aside from your difficult upbringing, do you think that you are a strong person and/or hard worker? Do you fit in with the description that President Obama gave of the citizens that built the country? Are you the incarnation of hard work and strength or are you one of the ones seeking Leisure and Fame? You must give specific examples to support your response?
2. President Obama mentioned that our country has a "Patchwork Heritage". A.)Explain what this phrase means and B.) write how the works that we have read support this idea. You may want to refer to your time lines to remember what we have read.
Period 3
1. Read pgs. 166-167
2. Answer margin questions on pg. 166-167
3. Quickwrite
Write at least ½ page in response to the following questions:
What thoughts does nature bring to your mind?What do you think is the relationship between nature and humanity?How much does nature influence you in your daily life and or your spirituality?
Thursday, January 15, 2009
Homework 1/15/09
Period 1
1. Study for Vocab Quiz
2. Finish Sentence Corrections
Period 3
1. Complete sentence corrections and email me your work.
ramirez.erendira@gmail.com
2. Study for Vocab Quiz
Sentence Corrections
1. My english teacher can polyglot in many different areas.
2. My brother I are primiparous.
3. The primodial of the Declaration of Independence was written by Thomas Jefferson.
4. Due to Marias heritage, she strongly enforces the belief of primogenitive.
5. My dad wanted his primogeniture to be a boy, but a turned out to be a girl.
6. My dad wanted his primogeniture to be a boy, but a turned out to be a girl.
7. My dad has a primogeniture that he had for several of years.
1. Study for Vocab Quiz
2. Finish Sentence Corrections
Period 3
1. Complete sentence corrections and email me your work.
ramirez.erendira@gmail.com
2. Study for Vocab Quiz
Sentence Corrections
1. My english teacher can polyglot in many different areas.
2. My brother I are primiparous.
3. The primodial of the Declaration of Independence was written by Thomas Jefferson.
4. Due to Marias heritage, she strongly enforces the belief of primogenitive.
5. My dad wanted his primogeniture to be a boy, but a turned out to be a girl.
6. My dad wanted his primogeniture to be a boy, but a turned out to be a girl.
7. My dad has a primogeniture that he had for several of years.
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
Homework 1/14/09
Period 1
1. Read pg. 170-176
2. Answer Qs # 1-8 on pg. 177
1. Read pg. 170-176
2. Answer Qs # 1-8 on pg. 177
*FYI* Our top 3 Romanticism videos were:
1. Stacey
2. Raymond
3. Michelle & Jacob
The rest rated as follows:
4. Jessica
5. Angie & Anna
6. Anastacia
7. Mike
8. Dominique & Kevin
9. Marvin
I thought you all did a neat job especially considering the challenges. :-)
Period 3
1. Study for Declaration of Independence Quiz
2. complete the Declaration of Independence Skit and be read to per from.
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
Homework 1/13/09
Period 1
Period 3
- Make a collage using, magazines or drawings or Internet photos that represents the imagery in the poem "Thanatopsis" by William Cullen Bryant on pg. 167 in the Holt textbook.
Period 3
- Complete the Declaration of Independence Study Guide handout
- Bring in a rough draft of your skit.
Monday, January 12, 2009
Homework 1/12/09
Period 1
Please write 1 page on the following questions:
What thoughts does nature bring to your mind?
What do you think is the relationship between nature and humanity?
How much does nature influence you in your daily life and or your spirituality?
How does your view of nature influence your thoughts on death?
Period 3
Complete the handout "Edited Text Paraphrase" using the Holt Textbook.
Please write 1 page on the following questions:
What thoughts does nature bring to your mind?
What do you think is the relationship between nature and humanity?
How much does nature influence you in your daily life and or your spirituality?
How does your view of nature influence your thoughts on death?
Period 3
Complete the handout "Edited Text Paraphrase" using the Holt Textbook.
Friday, January 9, 2009
Homework 1/9/08
Period 1
Make sure that you use American Romanticism in your Internet searches.
Period 3
Post Vocabulary Sentences
- Post vocabulary Sentences
- Complete your Romanticism Intro Video
Make sure that you use American Romanticism in your Internet searches.
Period 3
Post Vocabulary Sentences
Thursday, January 8, 2009
Homework 1/8/09
Period 1
1. Study for Vocab Quiz
Period 3
1. Study for Vocab Quiz
2. Answer questions 1-4 on pg. 104
1. Study for Vocab Quiz
Period 3
1. Study for Vocab Quiz
2. Answer questions 1-4 on pg. 104
Wednesday, January 7, 2009
Homework 1/7/09
Period 1
I'm trying to put up the video. Try back in a bit.
I would like for you to finish the Video Worksheet
Period 3
Read The Declaration of Indpendence (pg 78 Holt Textbook) and take "Note card Notes"
I'm trying to put up the video. Try back in a bit.
I would like for you to finish the Video Worksheet
Period 3
Read The Declaration of Indpendence (pg 78 Holt Textbook) and take "Note card Notes"
Tuesday, January 6, 2009
1/6/09
Period 1
1.Post Vocabulary Sentences
2. Read the Poem "Thanatopsis" by William Cullen Bryant" on pg. 166-168
3. Answer Question #6 on pg. 169
Period 3
1. Read pg. 97-99 stop at the word "Falsehood".
2. Post at least 4 sentences in a response to the reading on this blog.
1.Post Vocabulary Sentences
2. Read the Poem "Thanatopsis" by William Cullen Bryant" on pg. 166-168
3. Answer Question #6 on pg. 169
Period 3
1. Read pg. 97-99 stop at the word "Falsehood".
2. Post at least 4 sentences in a response to the reading on this blog.
Monday, January 5, 2009
Homework 1/5/09
Period 1
Watch the video and answer the questions. http://literatureandartsermat.googlepages.com/WelcometoDiscoveryEducationPlayer.asf
Preview Vocabulary
Treason: the offense of acting to overthrow one's government or to harm or kill its sovereign= a king, queen or ruler.
Allegiance: the loyalty of a citizen to his or her government or of a subject to his or her sovereign.
1. What led to the fighting?
2. What were the fractions of people and their opinion on the Revolutionary War?
3. What is the name of Thomas Paine’s work? What was the message of the pamphlet? Was it well received? Why or why not?
4. How many members were on the committee to write the Declaration of Independence?
5. Who wrote the Declaration of Independence? How old was he?
6. What type of document was it? What did it do?
7. What happened on July 4th 1776?
- Read pg. 138- 143 and take notes.
- In a different section, paraphrase the bullet points on pg 143 in the Box on the right Characteristics of American Romanticism
Watch the video and answer the questions. http://literatureandartsermat.googlepages.com/WelcometoDiscoveryEducationPlayer.asf
Preview Vocabulary
Treason: the offense of acting to overthrow one's government or to harm or kill its sovereign= a king, queen or ruler.
Allegiance: the loyalty of a citizen to his or her government or of a subject to his or her sovereign.
1. What led to the fighting?
2. What were the fractions of people and their opinion on the Revolutionary War?
3. What is the name of Thomas Paine’s work? What was the message of the pamphlet? Was it well received? Why or why not?
4. How many members were on the committee to write the Declaration of Independence?
5. Who wrote the Declaration of Independence? How old was he?
6. What type of document was it? What did it do?
7. What happened on July 4th 1776?
Sunday, January 4, 2009
Period 3 Announcement
Period 3
Please remember that you will be taking a reading quiz on the background information I gave to you on the Declaration of Independence and The Revolutionary War.
Please remember that you will be taking a reading quiz on the background information I gave to you on the Declaration of Independence and The Revolutionary War.
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