Period 1
Compare and contrast writing assignment using "I Too" by Langston Hughes and any of Walt Whitman's poems
Post Vocab Sentences
ALL 11TH GRADERS
This year we will be having a section in the yearbook in which we might be featuring a section on The Juniors' most embarrassing moments. Therefore, I am soliciting stories or events/memories that are some of your most embarrassing. If you would like to participate, please email me your response or write it out and give it to me by Tuesday 3rd period. They may remain anonymous or we can give you credit, it is entirely up to you.
Period 3
Bring in a rough draft of your essay
Post Vocab Sentences
Monday, March 30, 2009
Sunday, March 29, 2009
homework 3/29/09
Period 1
As you read the poems, make sure you look up words that you don't know and write them into your handout.
Summarize and critique the W.W poems
Study for Vocab Quiz
Period 3
Study for vocab quiz
ALL 11TH GRADERS
This year we will be having a section in the yearbook in which we might be featuring a section on The Juniors' most embarrassing moments. Therefore, I am soliciting stories or events/memories that are some of your most embarrassing. If you would like to participate, please email me your response or write it out and give it to me by Tuesday 3rd period.
They may remain anonymous or we can give you credit, it is entirely up to you.
As you read the poems, make sure you look up words that you don't know and write them into your handout.
Summarize and critique the W.W poems
Study for Vocab Quiz
Period 3
Study for vocab quiz
ALL 11TH GRADERS
This year we will be having a section in the yearbook in which we might be featuring a section on The Juniors' most embarrassing moments. Therefore, I am soliciting stories or events/memories that are some of your most embarrassing. If you would like to participate, please email me your response or write it out and give it to me by Tuesday 3rd period.
They may remain anonymous or we can give you credit, it is entirely up to you.
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
Homework 3/25/09
Period 1
Read the packet and fill in all of the margin questions
Period 3
Have a Ms. Ramirez outline ready to review
Bring notes to class that are formatted in different sections.
Read the packet and fill in all of the margin questions
Period 3
Have a Ms. Ramirez outline ready to review
Bring notes to class that are formatted in different sections.
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
Homework 3/24/09
Period 1
Read the Whitman/Dickinson packet and fill in the margins
Create poem lines that simulate lines 3-8 in I Hear American Singing"
This means: a. come up with 5 professions and tell me what song they sing, like Whitman does in those lines.
For example: The ____________ singing _______________________.
Period 3
Have a Ms. Ramirez outline (like the one that we discussed in class today) ready to show me.
Read the Whitman/Dickinson packet and fill in the margins
Create poem lines that simulate lines 3-8 in I Hear American Singing"
This means: a. come up with 5 professions and tell me what song they sing, like Whitman does in those lines.
For example: The ____________ singing _______________________.
Period 3
Have a Ms. Ramirez outline (like the one that we discussed in class today) ready to show me.
Monday, March 23, 2009
Homework 3/ 23/09
Period 1
- Post Vocab sentences
- Read pg. 310-311
- Answer questions 1-5 on pg 312
- Answer Ms. Ramirez' question #6 (if you were absent, ask someone who was in class)
Period 3
- Post vocab sentences
- Finish classwork (tom and devil plot worksheet) if it was not done
- Answer Questions on Slide (AKA quickwrite)
Sunday, March 22, 2009
Homework 3/22/09
Period 1 & 3
1. Study for vocab Quiz
2. Write a reflection on the EAP (the test you took in class on Friday)
-Did you do think you did well?
- How do you feel about this type of testing? What do you like least or most about it?
- Do you think that it accurately tells how well you can write? Does it stress you out?
- If you did not take it tell me why you decided to not to take it and what you plan to do with your life. Why are you not intending on attending a 4 year university after high school?
1. Study for vocab Quiz
2. Write a reflection on the EAP (the test you took in class on Friday)
-Did you do think you did well?
- How do you feel about this type of testing? What do you like least or most about it?
- Do you think that it accurately tells how well you can write? Does it stress you out?
- If you did not take it tell me why you decided to not to take it and what you plan to do with your life. Why are you not intending on attending a 4 year university after high school?
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
Homework 3/18/09
Period 1
Post your thesis for Ms. Becknell's essay on the blog
Period 3
Complete the plot chart (Question #1 pg. 162) for Devil and Tom Walker.
Post your thesis for Ms. Becknell's essay on the blog
Period 3
Complete the plot chart (Question #1 pg. 162) for Devil and Tom Walker.
Friday, March 13, 2009
Homework 3/13/09
Period 1
Post Vocab sentences
Complete essays and have someone fill out the rubric.
Period 3
Post Vocab Sentences
Do an internet research on "interest rates" and "loan sharks" and write down 3 facts you learned for each of the terms.
Post Vocab sentences
Complete essays and have someone fill out the rubric.
Period 3
Post Vocab Sentences
Do an internet research on "interest rates" and "loan sharks" and write down 3 facts you learned for each of the terms.
Thursday, March 12, 2009
Homework 3/12/09
Period 1
Type up your rough draft and if you have already done this, you must add to it. If you were absent today you must email me your typed rough draft.
Study for Vocab Quiz
Type up your rough draft and if you have already done this, you must add to it. If you were absent today you must email me your typed rough draft.
Study for Vocab Quiz
Period 3
If you were absent you must get the vocabulary from a classmate and look up the definitions.
Complete the Tom and Devil worksheet
Study for Vocab Quiz
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
Period 1
1. Begin working on the rough draft of your essay. I may email, those of you whose email I actually have, if I see that you are way off on your thesis. If you have any questions feel free to email me.
2. I am also posting a link to the Transition worksheet since we were unable to make copies of it. You should use these phrases in order to make connect your ideas and to make your essay flow.
Period 3
Write at least half page telling me everything you know or believe about the devil. What role does he play in most people's lives? What do you suppose he looks like or acts like? Where do you think you got those ideas from? Do you think that he represents any human qualities or is intended to symbolize humans in any way?
1. Begin working on the rough draft of your essay. I may email, those of you whose email I actually have, if I see that you are way off on your thesis. If you have any questions feel free to email me.
2. I am also posting a link to the Transition worksheet since we were unable to make copies of it. You should use these phrases in order to make connect your ideas and to make your essay flow.
Period 3
Write at least half page telling me everything you know or believe about the devil. What role does he play in most people's lives? What do you suppose he looks like or acts like? Where do you think you got those ideas from? Do you think that he represents any human qualities or is intended to symbolize humans in any way?
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
Homework 3/10/09
Period 1
1. Post vocabulary Sentences
2. Type up the content of your outline sheet. Print two copies. If you'd like, you may print one of the copies in my classroom.
Period 3
Read Devil and Tom Walker on pg. 153
1. Post vocabulary Sentences
2. Type up the content of your outline sheet. Print two copies. If you'd like, you may print one of the copies in my classroom.
Period 3
Read Devil and Tom Walker on pg. 153
Monday, March 9, 2009
Homework 3/9/09
Period 1
1. Read the prompt and outline sheet.
a. Underline any information that you must focus on in your prompt.
b. Use the graphic organizer to sort your ideas. Fill in the argument and your supporting ideas.
2. Fill out the outline template.
I know that there isn't much space, but remember that an outline is just the skeleton of your essay. When you begin writing, you begin to add the meat. Therefore, just include the main stuff.
Concrete Details (CD) are facts and points that are not your opinion.
Commentary Details (CM) are statements that support your facts or points and are generally your opinion.
Period 3
Write a 1/2 page response that summarizes and gives me your opinion on the presenters and the issues that they discussed. Tell me what we have read in our class or discussed in our English class that may somehow relate to the points they were making. Tell me whether you think that your teachers try to be socially just. Explain your answer.
If you were to become involved in supporting some type of revolutionary movement or cause what type of issue would you be inclined to be involved with?
1. Read the prompt and outline sheet.
a. Underline any information that you must focus on in your prompt.
b. Use the graphic organizer to sort your ideas. Fill in the argument and your supporting ideas.
2. Fill out the outline template.
I know that there isn't much space, but remember that an outline is just the skeleton of your essay. When you begin writing, you begin to add the meat. Therefore, just include the main stuff.
Concrete Details (CD) are facts and points that are not your opinion.
Commentary Details (CM) are statements that support your facts or points and are generally your opinion.
Period 3
Write a 1/2 page response that summarizes and gives me your opinion on the presenters and the issues that they discussed. Tell me what we have read in our class or discussed in our English class that may somehow relate to the points they were making. Tell me whether you think that your teachers try to be socially just. Explain your answer.
If you were to become involved in supporting some type of revolutionary movement or cause what type of issue would you be inclined to be involved with?
Friday, March 6, 2009
Homework 3/6/09
Period 1
Create an outline for your essay.
Write your introduction paragraph.
Study for Vocab Quiz
Period 3
Post vocab sentences.
Create an outline for your essay.
Write your introduction paragraph.
Study for Vocab Quiz
Period 3
Post vocab sentences.
Thursday, March 5, 2009
Homework 3/ 5/09
Period 1
1. Look through "Resistance of Civil Government" and choose your favorite quote from the text. Write a paragraph explanation as to why it is your favorite part.
2. Study for Vocab Quiz
3. Begin writing an introduction paragraph or an outline for your essay.
Period 3
1. Write the "mini-essay" that discusses the similarities between W.Ws works or ideas and Langston Hughes' "I too" that were discussed in class.
1. Look through "Resistance of Civil Government" and choose your favorite quote from the text. Write a paragraph explanation as to why it is your favorite part.
2. Study for Vocab Quiz
3. Begin writing an introduction paragraph or an outline for your essay.
Period 3
1. Write the "mini-essay" that discusses the similarities between W.Ws works or ideas and Langston Hughes' "I too" that were discussed in class.
- If you were absent you must see a classmate for the prompt, outline and expectations.
- The assignment should be typed and approximately 1-2 pages double spaced.
2. STUDY FOR VOCAB QUIZ
Wednesday, March 4, 2009
Homework 3/4/09
Period 3
1. Reread the Song of Myself 33 on pg. 316-317 and define the words that were circled in class. Do not copy and paste definitions of words. They should be paraphrased into your own words.
2. Draw a picture for each of the scenarios that Whitman discusses in the poem. (For example, the first one includes a skipper on a boat therefore draw a picture using his description of the event or person.)
3. Read "I Too" by Langston Hughes and consider how the poem is a reflection of the impact of W.W
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
Homework 3/3/09
Period 1
Extra Credit- come up with one logical, one emotional and one ethical appeal for the thesis that you suspect you will be working on.
Period 3
Read pg. 316-317 and write a summary + critique.
Summarize what the poem is talking about and also write whether you thought it was good or liked it.
Extra Credit- come up with one logical, one emotional and one ethical appeal for the thesis that you suspect you will be working on.
Period 3
Read pg. 316-317 and write a summary + critique.
Summarize what the poem is talking about and also write whether you thought it was good or liked it.
Monday, March 2, 2009
Homework 3/2/09
Period 1
Develop a thesis for an essay you will write on any of the topics that were discussed in class, or that you are passionate about. A thesis is the statement that you will prove or try to convince people of in your essay.
Period 3
Finish video if you are one of the ones that needs to get it done.
Develop a thesis for an essay you will write on any of the topics that were discussed in class, or that you are passionate about. A thesis is the statement that you will prove or try to convince people of in your essay.
Period 3
Finish video if you are one of the ones that needs to get it done.
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