Honors English 10
Monday, May 18th to Friday, May 22nd
1. All late work is due by Wednesday, May 20th.
2. Our final all-class meeting will be on Wednesday, May 20th from 9 to 9:40 am! I hope to see many of you there so that we can say our farewells!
3. You don't have summer reading! However, for those of you who are concerned about maintaining your academic progress and/or preparing for the ACT, I would HIGHLY recommend reading AT LEAST one book over the summer. One book--seriously, that's not much. At all. Stop whining. :)
Please let me know if you'd like a book recommendation!
Have a FANTASTIC summer! Please be safe, and don't hesitate to reach out if you need anything at all!
Monday, May 11th to Friday, May 15th:
1. Read your independent reading book throughout the week and complete your Flipgrid submission.
2. ALL LATE WORK IS DUE BY WEDNESDAY, MAY 20TH.
Monday, May 4th to Friday, May 8th:
1. Turn in your THREE journals and/or alternate writing prompts and your ONE article of the week response on Canvas by Friday at midnight. THIS ASSIGNMENT IS NOW GRADED AND WILL AFFECT YOUR SECOND SEMESTER GRADE OVERALL.
2. Turn in your reading project (directions provided via email and on the assignment itself) on Canvas by Sunday, May 10th at midnight.
Monday, April 27th to Friday, May 1st:
1. Turn in your THREE journals and/or alternate writing prompts and your ONE article of the week response on Canvas by Friday at midnight. THIS ASSIGNMENT IS NOW GRADED AND WILL AFFECT YOUR SECOND SEMESTER GRADE OVERALL.
2. Your final assignment at the end of the semester will be to revise one of your writing pieces from these weeks in isolation and submit it to me. KEEP ALL OF YOUR WRITING FOR THE NEXT FIVE WEEKS so that you can complete this culminating activity.
3. You'll also have a final reading project to do. Keep up with your independent reading!
4. On Wednesday, I'll be available for individual Zoom meetings from 9 to 9:40 am. Swing by if you have individual questions or concerns.
5. On Friday, we'll have a whole-class meeting on Zoom from 9 to 9:40 am. We'll discuss the readings for the week, and I'll have adorable pictures and a guided meditation ready for you.
Monday, April 20th to Friday, April 24th:
1. Turn in your THREE journals and/or alternate writing prompts and your ONE article of the week response on Canvas by Friday at midnight. THIS ASSIGNMENT IS NOW GRADED AND WILL AFFECT YOUR SECOND SEMESTER GRADE OVERALL.
2. Your final assignment at the end of the semester will be to revise one of your writing pieces from these weeks in isolation and submit it to me. KEEP ALL OF YOUR WRITING FOR THE NEXT FIVE WEEKS so that you can complete this culminating activity.
3. On Wednesday, we'll have a whole-class meeting on Zoom from 9 to 9:40 am. We'll discuss the readings for the week, and I'll have adorable pictures and a guided meditation ready for you.
4. On Friday, I'll be available for individual Zoom meetings from 9 to 9:40 am. Swing by if you have individual questions or concerns.
Tuesday, April 14th to Friday, April 17th:
1. Turn in your THREE journals and/or alternate writing prompts and your ONE article of the week response on Canvas by Friday at midnight. THIS ASSIGNMENT IS NOW GRADED AND WILL AFFECT YOUR SECOND SEMESTER GRADE OVERALL.
2. Complete your essay revisions by Friday at noon so that I can get them into the gradebook before the district closes third quarter grades. SUBMIT REVISIONS ON CANVAS!
3. On Wednesday, I'll be available on Zoom for individual questions from 9 to 9:45 am. I will only let one of you in to the Zoom room at a time. Just hang out in the waiting room until I admit you. This way I can answer any questions you have about your essays.
4. On Friday, I'll be hosting a class meeting on Zoom from 9 to 9:45 am. You're welcome to attend to chat about the week's homework, 1984, or whatever else seems relevant/necessary. And I'll have adorable pictures, obviously.
5. I've given you all feedback on your first two Canvas submissions in the comments section. It's been so nice hearing from all of you! I miss you all and am so glad you're healthy and safe!
6. Your final assignment at the end of the semester will be to revise one of your writing pieces from these weeks in isolation and submit it to me. KEEP ALL OF YOUR WRITING FOR THE NEXT FIVE WEEKS so that you can complete this culminating activity.
Monday, April 6th to Thursday, April 9th:
1. Turn in your journals and article of the week response (on enrichment attachment) to Canvas
2. Finish 1984 ASAP if you haven't already. I would strongly suggest that you take notes.
3. If you’re missing notes or any other work from first semester, complete it and send it to me. You will earn credit for any missing work that you turn in.
4. I'm hoping to have your essays graded by Tuesday! Sorry for the delay--I took my test for my master's degree on Saturday, which required quite a bit of prep time!
Monday, March 30th to Friday, April 3rd:
-Read Part Two of 1984 with notes--it was due on Monday the 23rd!
-PAGES 184-199 AND 201-217 ARE OPTIONAL! You can skip those sections if you would prefer.
-Use the district Padlet (sent from the district via email) for further enrichment opportunities for Language Arts.
-I will be in touch via email on Monday, March 30th with English 10-specific enrichment activities.
Tuesday, March 10th-Friday, March 13th:
-Read Part Two of 1984 with notes by Monday, March 23rd.
-PAGES 184-199 AND 201-217 ARE OPTIONAL! You can skip those sections if you would prefer.
Monday, March 2nd-Monday, March 9th:
-Speeches start Tuesday the 3rd and will continue throughout the week. Make sure you're ready!
-Read Part One of 1984 by Tuesday, March 10th. I will be checking notes that day!
Friday, February 28th:
-Prep your notecards for your speech! Speeches begin on Tuesday, March 3rd.
Monday, February 24th-Thursday, February 27th:
-Prep your notecards for your speech! Speeches begin on Tuesday, March 3rd.
-Your final copy of your essay is due on Friday, February 28th, by 3:30 pm.
-Ideally, your essay should be printed and ready to hand in by the time you get to class on Friday.
-I will only accept emailed essays (by 3:30 pm) if you are absent from class on the 28th.
Thursday, February 20th and Friday, February 21st:
-Your final copy of your essay is due on Friday, February 28th, by 3:30 pm.
-Ideally, your essay should be printed and ready to hand in by the time you get to class on Friday.
-I will only accept emailed essays (by 3:30 pm) if you are absent from class on the 28th.
Wednesday, February 12th-Wednesday, February 19th:
-Submit a body paragraph to me via email so that I can give you feedback. Here are the grading criteria:
Tuesday, February 11th:
-Complete an outline of your essay by the end of class Wednesday.
-Remember that you need a minimum of 5 body paragraphs, 5 quotes, and 5 paraphrased ideas in this essay, with a minimum of one quote or paraphrased idea per paragraph.
-Essay rough draft due for peer review on Wednesday, February 19th.
Monday, February 10th:
-Draft your thesis for your essay.
Thursday, February 6th and Friday, February 7th:
-Complete annotated bibliography by Monday, February 10th.
Wednesday, February 5th:
-Read "The Paradoxes of Virtue" and annotate based on the following by tomorrow:
-General reactions
-Writing style: How does repetition function in this piece? What does it emphasize or evoke? What about the "bend in the river" metaphor?
-Complete annotated bibliography by Monday, February 10th.
Monday, February 3rd and Tuesday, February 4th:
-Group presentations begin on Wednesday
-Complete annotated bibliography by Monday, February 10th.
Tuesday, January 28th-Friday, January 31st:
-Complete Night writing assignment by Monday (2-3). Description below:
End of Night writing assignment—What did you learn from this text/this unit, and what will you take away from it? Think about themes we discussed, Wiesel’s transformation, the transformation of Germany, victims, bystanders, etc. Use at least 2 quotes from the memoir itself, as well as examples or quotes from any other information from this unit (videos, notes, etc.) to support your ideas. Should be 2-3 paragraphs long. You’ll also have a summative group assignment next week.
-You are welcome to revise your OMAM essay for up to half credit back. You have until Monday, February 3rd to do so. Please either email me a copy of your essay or print a copy and bring it to class.
-Complete annotated bibliography by Monday, February 10th.
Thursday, January 23rd-Monday, January 27th:
-Finish Night with notes by Tuesday, January 28th.
-You are welcome to revise your OMAM essay for up to half credit back. You have until Monday, February 3rd to do so. Please either email me a copy of your essay or print a copy and bring it to class.
Tuesday, January 21st and Wednesday, January 22nd:
-Finish Night with notes by Tuesday, January 28th.
-Choose a topic for your research paper. Be sure to have a second choice just in case--someone might choose your first choice before your name is called!
Thursday, January 16th and Friday, January 17th:
-Read pages 3-65 of Night with notes by Tuesday, January 21st.
-Choose a topic for your research paper. Be sure to have a second choice just in case--someone might choose your first choice before your name is called!
Tuesday, January 14th and Wednesday, January 15th:
-Read pages 3-65 of Night with notes by Tuesday, January 21st.
Monday, January 13th:
-Read preface and foreword of Night by tomorrow
Thursday, January 9th and Friday, January 10th:
-Prep for your ACT writing practice--it's Monday, and it's graded!
-Read preface and foreword of Night by Tuesday
Tuesday, January 7th and Wednesday, January 8th:
-No homework!
Monday, January 6th:
-No homework!
Tuesday, December 17th-Friday, December 20th:
-Bring all notes and handouts to the final exam--you can use them on the final! Complete your study guide, as well!
-All notes/late work associated with the OMAM unit or the Metamorphosis unit due by 1 pm on Friday, December 20th.
-Have a safe and happy holiday break!
Monday, December 16th:
-Finish The Metamorphosis by Franz Kafka with notes by Tuesday (12-17).
-Bring all notes and handouts to the final exam--you can use them on the final! Complete your study guide, as well!
-All notes/late work associated with the OMAM unit or the Metamorphosis unit due by 1 pm on Friday, December 20th.
Friday, December 13th:
-Final copy of essay due on Canvas by 3:30 pm on Monday, December 16th. If your essay is not submitted by 3:30 on Monday, 25% will be deducted from your grade. If your essay is not submitted by 3:30 on Tuesday, the highest grade you can earn for this assessment is a 50%.
-Finish The Metamorphosis by Franz Kafka with notes by Tuesday (12-17).
-UPDATED DUE DATE: All notes/late work associated with the OMAM unit or the Metamorphosis unit due by 1 pm on Friday, December 20th.
Tuesday, December 10th-Thursday, December 12th:
-Finish The Metamorphosis by Franz Kafka with notes by Tuesday (12-17).
-Rough draft of essay due BY CLASSTIME on Friday, December 13th. No need to submit on Canvas--you'll open the document in class for a peer to review.
-Final copy of essay due on Canvas by 3:30 pm on Monday, December 16th. If your essay is not submitted by 3:30 on Monday, 25% will be deducted from your grade. If your essay is not submitted by 3:30 on Tuesday, the highest grade you can earn for this assessment is a 50%.
-UPDATED DUE DATE: All notes/late work associated with the OMAM unit or the Metamorphosis unit due by 1 pm on Friday, December 20th.
Monday, December 9th:
-Read pages chapter 1 (pages 1156-1167) of The Metamorphosis by Franz Kafka with notes by TOMORROW. Chapter 1 ends when Gregor's boss runs away from him and his dad shoves him back into his room and slams the door.
-Rough draft of essay due BY CLASSTIME on Friday, December 13th. No need to submit on Canvas--you'll open the document in class for a peer to review.
-Final copy of essay due on Canvas by 3:30 pm on Monday, December 16th. If your essay is not submitted by 3:30 on Monday, 25% will be deducted from your grade. If your essay is not submitted by 3:30 on Tuesday, the highest grade you can earn for this assessment is a 50%.
-All notes/late work associated with the OMAM unit or the Metamorphosis unit due by 3:30 on Tuesday, December 17th.
Friday, December 6th:
-Read pages chapter 1 (pages 1156-1167) of The Metamorphosis by Franz Kafka with notes by Tuesday. Chapter 1 ends when Gregor's boss runs away from him and his dad shoves him back into his room and slams the door. You will have a reading day in class on Friday.
-Rough draft of essay due BY CLASSTIME on Friday, December 13th. No need to submit on Canvas--you'll open the document in class for a peer to review.
-Final copy of essay due on Canvas by 3:30 pm on Monday, December 16th. If your essay is not submitted by 3:30 on Monday, 25% will be deducted from your grade. If your essay is not submitted by 3:30 on Tuesday, the highest grade you can earn for this assessment is a 50%.
-All notes/late work associated with the OMAM unit or the Metamorphosis unit due by 3:30 on Tuesday, December 17th.
Thursday, December 5th:
-Read chapter 1 of The Metamorphosis by Franz Kafka with notes by Tuesday. You will have a reading day in class on Friday.
-We went over Kafka's biography and the definition of Kafkaesque today. If you missed class, check your email--I sent out the document and a 5-minute video about what it means for something to be Kafkaesque.
-Rough draft of essay due BY CLASSTIME on Friday, December 13th. No need to submit on Canvas--you'll open the document in class for a peer to review.
-Final copy of essay due on Canvas by 3:30 pm on Monday, December 16th. If your essay is not submitted by 3:30 on Monday, 25% will be deducted from your grade. If your essay is not submitted by 3:30 on Tuesday, the highest grade you can earn for this assessment is a 50%.
-All notes/late work associated with the OMAM unit or the Metamorphosis unit due by 3:30 on Tuesday, December 17th.
Wednesday, December 4th:
-Rough draft of essay due BY CLASSTIME on Friday, December 13th (you'll have Monday-Wednesday to work on it in class). No need to submit on Canvas--you'll open the document in class for a peer to review.
-Final copy of essay due on Canvas by 3:30 pm on Monday, December 16th. If your essay is not submitted by 3:30 on Monday, 25% will be deducted from your grade. If your essay is not submitted by 3:30 on Tuesday, the highest grade you can earn for this assessment is a 50%.
-All notes/late work associated with the OMAM unit or the Metamorphosis unit due by 3:30 on Tuesday, December 17th.
Monday, December 2nd and Tuesday, December 3rd
-Submit full body paragraph from essay via Canvas by end of the day Tuesday (11:59 pm).
-Rough draft of essay due BY CLASSTIME on Friday, December 13th (you'll have Monday-Wednesday to work on it in class). No need to submit on Canvas--you'll open the document in class for a peer to review.
-Final copy of essay due on Canvas by 3:30 pm on Monday, December 16th. If your essay is not submitted by 3:30 on Monday, 25% will be deducted from your grade. If your essay is not submitted by 3:30 on Tuesday, the highest grade you can earn for this assessment is a 50%.
-All notes/late work associated with the OMAM unit or the Metamorphosis unit due by 3:30 on Tuesday, December 17th.
Monday, November 25th and Tuesday, November 26th:
-Go to Modules on Canvas.
-Under 10th Lit Crit CSA, click on Literary Criticisms of OMAM.
-Look through the literary criticisms already on this page OR use the Gale Literature Resource Center to find a criticism over OMAM that interests you.
-Come to class on Monday with 1-3 options that you could potentially use to write your paper.
Thursday, November 21st:
-No homework!
Wednesday, November 20th:
-Finish RAVE sheet for The Giving Tree using the criticism for this text. Follow this link if you need to view the story again.
Monday, November 18th and Tuesday, November 19th:
-No homework! :)
Tuesday, November 12th-Friday, November 15th:
-Your test over Of Mice and Men is Monday! I sent a very general study guide to your school email. Please reach out if you have any questions. Remember to bring your notes! If you haven't taken notes over the book, you CANNOT use your book on the test.
Tuesday, November 5th-Monday, Monday, November 11th:
-Finish Of Mice and Men with notes--you'll have a quiz on Tuesday!
-OPTIONAL essay revisions due Tuesday; either print or submit via email. Can earn up to half credit back if you make extensive revisions.
Tuesday, October 29th-Monday, November 4th:
-Read chapters 1-3 (pages 1-65) of Of Mice and Men with notes by Tuesday, November 5th.
Monday, October 28th:
-Webquest due tomorrow. Please bring your responses to class--you need to be able to access them. You can either print your answers or pull them up on an electronic device.
Wednesday, October 23rd-Friday, October 25th:
-Your Of Mice and Men webquest is due on Monday. Please bring your responses to class--you need to be able to access them. You can either print your answers or pull them up on an electronic device.
-Presentations will continue Friday.
Tuesday, October 22nd:
-Presentations begin tomorrow! Be sure to email me your visual aid if it is electronic! If it's a YouTube video, send me the link!
Thursday, October 17th-Monday, October 21st:
-Your test over Antigone is Tuesday.
-Your Modern Rebel presentation due date has been pushed back to Wednesday, October 23rd. You might not have ANY class time to work on this, so plan accordingly! Since you don't have any other English homework during the play, you should have plenty of time to prep!
Wednesday, October 16th:
-Your Modern Rebel presentation due date has been pushed back to Wednesday, October 23rd. You might not have ANY class time to work on this, so plan accordingly! Since you don't have any other English homework during the play, you should have plenty of time to prep!
Tuesday, October 15th:
-We took a quiz today!
-Your Modern Rebel presentation due date has been pushed back to Wednesday, October 23rd. You might not have ANY class time to work on this, so plan accordingly! Since you don't have any other English homework during the play, you should have plenty of time to prep!
Thursday, October 10th:
-We discussed Scene 3 and Ode 3 in class today. We also discussed the ACT reading test.
-You will have a quiz over the prologue and scenes 1-3 on Tuesday.
Wednesday, October 9th
-We read Scene 3 and Ode 3 in small groups today. Be sure to read this section of the play and take notes using the notetaking guide. Follow this link to view the full text online.
-Tomorrow, we will finish up discussion questions over Scene 3, then go over the ACT reading test. If we have extra time, you might have time to work on research for your presentation.
Tuesday, October 8th:
-We read Scene 2 and Ode 2 in class today. Be sure to read this section of the play and take notes using the notetaking guide. Follow this link to view the full text online.
-Choose Modern Rebel presentation topic by tomorrow.
Monday, October 7th:
-We read Scene 1 and Ode 1 in class today. Be sure to read this section of the play and take notes using the notetaking guide. Follow this link to view the full text online.
-Choose Modern Rebel presentation topic by Wednesday.
Friday, October 4th:
-Final copy of essay due on Canvas by 3:30 Monday. If your essay is submitted after 3:30, 25% will be deducted from your final score. If your essay is not submitted by 3:30 on Tuesday, the highest grade you can earn on the assignment is a 50%. Please reach out with questions.
-If you were absent Thursday and/or Friday, you need to read and take notes on the prologue and parados of Antigone. Follow this link to find the full text online.
Monday, September 30th-Thursday, October 3rd:
Monday, September 23rd-Thursday, September 26th:
Schedule of events for class this week:
Monday: Peer review time and work time.
Tuesday: Introduction tutorial and sample; work time on essay.
Wednesday: Conclusion tutorial, explanation of literary present, transition samples; work time on essay.
Thursday: Reading assessment
Rough draft due date (have it ready to go in your Office365 account): Wednesday, October 2nd
Final copy due date (must be submitted on Canvas by 3:30pm): Monday, October 7th
Thursday, September 19th and Friday, September 20th:
-First body paragraph due on Monday at 8 am--assignment on Canvas. Submit through Canvas.
Wednesday, September 18th:
-Formulate a thesis statement for your essay--due tomorrow
-All missing work and formative work revisions from the first weeks of school are due by Friday of this week.
Tuesday, September 17th:
-All missing work and formative work revisions from the first weeks of school are due by Friday of this week.
Monday, September 16th:
-Your test over Fahrenheit 451 is tomorrow!
-All missing work and formative work revisions from the first weeks of school are due by Friday of this week.
Friday, September 13th:
-No homework, but if you were gone today, make sure that you get notes from someone who is present OR that you come talk to me! We discussed "Soft Rains" in class today.
-Your test over Fahrenheit 451 is Tuesday. On Monday, we'll be finishing up discussion of the novel, as well as major themes from "Harrison Bergeron" and "The Pedestrian."
Tuesday, September 10th-Thursday, September 12th
-Finish Fahrenheit 451 with notes by Tuesday, September 10th.
Friday, September 6th:
-Read "The Pedestrian" (copies handed out in class, but here's the link if you were absent) and circle or underline connections to Fahrenheit 451--due Monday.
-Finish Fahrenheit 451 with notes by Tuesday, September 10th.
Tuesday, September 3rd-Thursday, September 5th:
-Read Part Three of F451 with notes by Tuesday, September 10th.
Tuesday, August 27th-Friday, August 30th:
-Read Part Two of F451 with notes by Tuesday, September 3rd.
-Technology journals due Wednesday, September 4th! Don't forget to start your contracts at midnight on Wednesday, August 28th!
Friday, August 23rd and Monday, August 26th:
-Read Part One of Fahrenheit 451 with notes by Tuesday, August 27th
Tuesday, August 20th-Thursday, August 22nd:
-Summer writing assignment due Friday
-Read Part One of Fahrenheit 451 with notes by Tuesday, August 27th
Monday, August 19th:
-Summer reading writing assignment due Friday--handout distributed in class.
Homework due Friday, August 16th and Monday, August 19th:
-None!
Homework due Thursday, August 15th:
-You have a summer reading quiz tomorrow. You may use your notes and book.
1. All late work is due by Wednesday, May 20th.
2. Our final all-class meeting will be on Wednesday, May 20th from 9 to 9:40 am! I hope to see many of you there so that we can say our farewells!
3. You don't have summer reading! However, for those of you who are concerned about maintaining your academic progress and/or preparing for the ACT, I would HIGHLY recommend reading AT LEAST one book over the summer. One book--seriously, that's not much. At all. Stop whining. :)
Please let me know if you'd like a book recommendation!
Have a FANTASTIC summer! Please be safe, and don't hesitate to reach out if you need anything at all!
Monday, May 11th to Friday, May 15th:
1. Read your independent reading book throughout the week and complete your Flipgrid submission.
2. ALL LATE WORK IS DUE BY WEDNESDAY, MAY 20TH.
Monday, May 4th to Friday, May 8th:
1. Turn in your THREE journals and/or alternate writing prompts and your ONE article of the week response on Canvas by Friday at midnight. THIS ASSIGNMENT IS NOW GRADED AND WILL AFFECT YOUR SECOND SEMESTER GRADE OVERALL.
2. Turn in your reading project (directions provided via email and on the assignment itself) on Canvas by Sunday, May 10th at midnight.
Monday, April 27th to Friday, May 1st:
1. Turn in your THREE journals and/or alternate writing prompts and your ONE article of the week response on Canvas by Friday at midnight. THIS ASSIGNMENT IS NOW GRADED AND WILL AFFECT YOUR SECOND SEMESTER GRADE OVERALL.
2. Your final assignment at the end of the semester will be to revise one of your writing pieces from these weeks in isolation and submit it to me. KEEP ALL OF YOUR WRITING FOR THE NEXT FIVE WEEKS so that you can complete this culminating activity.
3. You'll also have a final reading project to do. Keep up with your independent reading!
4. On Wednesday, I'll be available for individual Zoom meetings from 9 to 9:40 am. Swing by if you have individual questions or concerns.
5. On Friday, we'll have a whole-class meeting on Zoom from 9 to 9:40 am. We'll discuss the readings for the week, and I'll have adorable pictures and a guided meditation ready for you.
Monday, April 20th to Friday, April 24th:
1. Turn in your THREE journals and/or alternate writing prompts and your ONE article of the week response on Canvas by Friday at midnight. THIS ASSIGNMENT IS NOW GRADED AND WILL AFFECT YOUR SECOND SEMESTER GRADE OVERALL.
2. Your final assignment at the end of the semester will be to revise one of your writing pieces from these weeks in isolation and submit it to me. KEEP ALL OF YOUR WRITING FOR THE NEXT FIVE WEEKS so that you can complete this culminating activity.
3. On Wednesday, we'll have a whole-class meeting on Zoom from 9 to 9:40 am. We'll discuss the readings for the week, and I'll have adorable pictures and a guided meditation ready for you.
4. On Friday, I'll be available for individual Zoom meetings from 9 to 9:40 am. Swing by if you have individual questions or concerns.
Tuesday, April 14th to Friday, April 17th:
1. Turn in your THREE journals and/or alternate writing prompts and your ONE article of the week response on Canvas by Friday at midnight. THIS ASSIGNMENT IS NOW GRADED AND WILL AFFECT YOUR SECOND SEMESTER GRADE OVERALL.
2. Complete your essay revisions by Friday at noon so that I can get them into the gradebook before the district closes third quarter grades. SUBMIT REVISIONS ON CANVAS!
3. On Wednesday, I'll be available on Zoom for individual questions from 9 to 9:45 am. I will only let one of you in to the Zoom room at a time. Just hang out in the waiting room until I admit you. This way I can answer any questions you have about your essays.
4. On Friday, I'll be hosting a class meeting on Zoom from 9 to 9:45 am. You're welcome to attend to chat about the week's homework, 1984, or whatever else seems relevant/necessary. And I'll have adorable pictures, obviously.
5. I've given you all feedback on your first two Canvas submissions in the comments section. It's been so nice hearing from all of you! I miss you all and am so glad you're healthy and safe!
6. Your final assignment at the end of the semester will be to revise one of your writing pieces from these weeks in isolation and submit it to me. KEEP ALL OF YOUR WRITING FOR THE NEXT FIVE WEEKS so that you can complete this culminating activity.
Monday, April 6th to Thursday, April 9th:
1. Turn in your journals and article of the week response (on enrichment attachment) to Canvas
2. Finish 1984 ASAP if you haven't already. I would strongly suggest that you take notes.
3. If you’re missing notes or any other work from first semester, complete it and send it to me. You will earn credit for any missing work that you turn in.
4. I'm hoping to have your essays graded by Tuesday! Sorry for the delay--I took my test for my master's degree on Saturday, which required quite a bit of prep time!
Monday, March 30th to Friday, April 3rd:
- Turn in your journals and article of the week response (on enrichment attachment) to Canvas. I’ve created an assignment called March 30th to April 3rd Enrichment Assignment.
- My Zoom office hours this week are Tuesday and Wednesday from 10 am to 11 am. I'll send access directions and a link to Tuesday's meeting tomorrow morning.
- If you’re not done with 1984, continue reading that novel during your independent reading time (which is described in the enrichment materials). Continue to take notes, as well. You should be through Part Two already (that was due upon your return from spring break), and Part Three is short, so it shouldn’t be too tough for you to get it done.
- Once you’re done with 1984, THEN choose an independent reading book. Reach out to me if you need help with finding an e-book or if you want a book recommendation.
- If you’re missing notes or any other work from first semester, complete it and send it to me. You will earn credit for any missing work that you turn in.
- I’m getting your essays graded, slowly but surely. Look for an essay grade early next week. You WILL be allowed to make revisions to your essays for up to half credit back.
-Read Part Two of 1984 with notes--it was due on Monday the 23rd!
-PAGES 184-199 AND 201-217 ARE OPTIONAL! You can skip those sections if you would prefer.
-Use the district Padlet (sent from the district via email) for further enrichment opportunities for Language Arts.
-I will be in touch via email on Monday, March 30th with English 10-specific enrichment activities.
Tuesday, March 10th-Friday, March 13th:
-Read Part Two of 1984 with notes by Monday, March 23rd.
-PAGES 184-199 AND 201-217 ARE OPTIONAL! You can skip those sections if you would prefer.
Monday, March 2nd-Monday, March 9th:
-Speeches start Tuesday the 3rd and will continue throughout the week. Make sure you're ready!
-Read Part One of 1984 by Tuesday, March 10th. I will be checking notes that day!
Friday, February 28th:
-Prep your notecards for your speech! Speeches begin on Tuesday, March 3rd.
Monday, February 24th-Thursday, February 27th:
-Prep your notecards for your speech! Speeches begin on Tuesday, March 3rd.
-Your final copy of your essay is due on Friday, February 28th, by 3:30 pm.
-Ideally, your essay should be printed and ready to hand in by the time you get to class on Friday.
-I will only accept emailed essays (by 3:30 pm) if you are absent from class on the 28th.
Thursday, February 20th and Friday, February 21st:
-Your final copy of your essay is due on Friday, February 28th, by 3:30 pm.
-Ideally, your essay should be printed and ready to hand in by the time you get to class on Friday.
-I will only accept emailed essays (by 3:30 pm) if you are absent from class on the 28th.
Wednesday, February 12th-Wednesday, February 19th:
-Submit a body paragraph to me via email so that I can give you feedback. Here are the grading criteria:
uStrong topic
sentence
uQuote
integration
uQuote
explanation
uCitation
accuracy and punctuation
uClosing line
of paragraph (ties back to topic sentence and/or thesis clearly)
uRough draft
due for peer review on Thursday, February 19th
uWork days and due dates leading up to essay completion:
uThursday the 13th,
Friday 14th, Tuesday the 18th, Wednesday the 19th: Work time on drafts in class; submit a completed body paragraph to me so that I can give you feedback.
uThursday,
February 20th: Peer review
-Friday, February 21st: Time in class to finish up peer review (if needed), work on revisions.
-Friday, February 21st: Time in class to finish up peer review (if needed), work on revisions.
uEssay final copy due
IN CLASS (not on Canvas—must be printed and ready for submission in class!) on
Friday, February 28th.
uFinal copy late by 1 day=25%
deduction from final essay grade.
uFinal copy late by 2 or more days=highest possible essay grade is a 50%.
Tuesday, February 11th:
-Complete an outline of your essay by the end of class Wednesday.
-Remember that you need a minimum of 5 body paragraphs, 5 quotes, and 5 paraphrased ideas in this essay, with a minimum of one quote or paraphrased idea per paragraph.
-Essay rough draft due for peer review on Wednesday, February 19th.
Monday, February 10th:
-Draft your thesis for your essay.
Thursday, February 6th and Friday, February 7th:
-Complete annotated bibliography by Monday, February 10th.
Wednesday, February 5th:
-Read "The Paradoxes of Virtue" and annotate based on the following by tomorrow:
-General reactions
-Writing style: How does repetition function in this piece? What does it emphasize or evoke? What about the "bend in the river" metaphor?
-Complete annotated bibliography by Monday, February 10th.
Monday, February 3rd and Tuesday, February 4th:
-Group presentations begin on Wednesday
-Complete annotated bibliography by Monday, February 10th.
Tuesday, January 28th-Friday, January 31st:
-Complete Night writing assignment by Monday (2-3). Description below:
End of Night writing assignment—What did you learn from this text/this unit, and what will you take away from it? Think about themes we discussed, Wiesel’s transformation, the transformation of Germany, victims, bystanders, etc. Use at least 2 quotes from the memoir itself, as well as examples or quotes from any other information from this unit (videos, notes, etc.) to support your ideas. Should be 2-3 paragraphs long. You’ll also have a summative group assignment next week.
-You are welcome to revise your OMAM essay for up to half credit back. You have until Monday, February 3rd to do so. Please either email me a copy of your essay or print a copy and bring it to class.
-Complete annotated bibliography by Monday, February 10th.
Thursday, January 23rd-Monday, January 27th:
-Finish Night with notes by Tuesday, January 28th.
-You are welcome to revise your OMAM essay for up to half credit back. You have until Monday, February 3rd to do so. Please either email me a copy of your essay or print a copy and bring it to class.
Tuesday, January 21st and Wednesday, January 22nd:
-Finish Night with notes by Tuesday, January 28th.
-Choose a topic for your research paper. Be sure to have a second choice just in case--someone might choose your first choice before your name is called!
Thursday, January 16th and Friday, January 17th:
-Read pages 3-65 of Night with notes by Tuesday, January 21st.
-Choose a topic for your research paper. Be sure to have a second choice just in case--someone might choose your first choice before your name is called!
Tuesday, January 14th and Wednesday, January 15th:
-Read pages 3-65 of Night with notes by Tuesday, January 21st.
Monday, January 13th:
-Read preface and foreword of Night by tomorrow
Thursday, January 9th and Friday, January 10th:
-Prep for your ACT writing practice--it's Monday, and it's graded!
-Read preface and foreword of Night by Tuesday
Tuesday, January 7th and Wednesday, January 8th:
-No homework!
Monday, January 6th:
-No homework!
Tuesday, December 17th-Friday, December 20th:
-Bring all notes and handouts to the final exam--you can use them on the final! Complete your study guide, as well!
-All notes/late work associated with the OMAM unit or the Metamorphosis unit due by 1 pm on Friday, December 20th.
-Have a safe and happy holiday break!
Monday, December 16th:
-Finish The Metamorphosis by Franz Kafka with notes by Tuesday (12-17).
-Bring all notes and handouts to the final exam--you can use them on the final! Complete your study guide, as well!
-All notes/late work associated with the OMAM unit or the Metamorphosis unit due by 1 pm on Friday, December 20th.
Friday, December 13th:
-Final copy of essay due on Canvas by 3:30 pm on Monday, December 16th. If your essay is not submitted by 3:30 on Monday, 25% will be deducted from your grade. If your essay is not submitted by 3:30 on Tuesday, the highest grade you can earn for this assessment is a 50%.
-Finish The Metamorphosis by Franz Kafka with notes by Tuesday (12-17).
-UPDATED DUE DATE: All notes/late work associated with the OMAM unit or the Metamorphosis unit due by 1 pm on Friday, December 20th.
Tuesday, December 10th-Thursday, December 12th:
-Finish The Metamorphosis by Franz Kafka with notes by Tuesday (12-17).
-Rough draft of essay due BY CLASSTIME on Friday, December 13th. No need to submit on Canvas--you'll open the document in class for a peer to review.
-Final copy of essay due on Canvas by 3:30 pm on Monday, December 16th. If your essay is not submitted by 3:30 on Monday, 25% will be deducted from your grade. If your essay is not submitted by 3:30 on Tuesday, the highest grade you can earn for this assessment is a 50%.
-UPDATED DUE DATE: All notes/late work associated with the OMAM unit or the Metamorphosis unit due by 1 pm on Friday, December 20th.
Monday, December 9th:
-Read pages chapter 1 (pages 1156-1167) of The Metamorphosis by Franz Kafka with notes by TOMORROW. Chapter 1 ends when Gregor's boss runs away from him and his dad shoves him back into his room and slams the door.
-Rough draft of essay due BY CLASSTIME on Friday, December 13th. No need to submit on Canvas--you'll open the document in class for a peer to review.
-Final copy of essay due on Canvas by 3:30 pm on Monday, December 16th. If your essay is not submitted by 3:30 on Monday, 25% will be deducted from your grade. If your essay is not submitted by 3:30 on Tuesday, the highest grade you can earn for this assessment is a 50%.
-All notes/late work associated with the OMAM unit or the Metamorphosis unit due by 3:30 on Tuesday, December 17th.
Friday, December 6th:
-Read pages chapter 1 (pages 1156-1167) of The Metamorphosis by Franz Kafka with notes by Tuesday. Chapter 1 ends when Gregor's boss runs away from him and his dad shoves him back into his room and slams the door. You will have a reading day in class on Friday.
-Rough draft of essay due BY CLASSTIME on Friday, December 13th. No need to submit on Canvas--you'll open the document in class for a peer to review.
-Final copy of essay due on Canvas by 3:30 pm on Monday, December 16th. If your essay is not submitted by 3:30 on Monday, 25% will be deducted from your grade. If your essay is not submitted by 3:30 on Tuesday, the highest grade you can earn for this assessment is a 50%.
-All notes/late work associated with the OMAM unit or the Metamorphosis unit due by 3:30 on Tuesday, December 17th.
Thursday, December 5th:
-Read chapter 1 of The Metamorphosis by Franz Kafka with notes by Tuesday. You will have a reading day in class on Friday.
-We went over Kafka's biography and the definition of Kafkaesque today. If you missed class, check your email--I sent out the document and a 5-minute video about what it means for something to be Kafkaesque.
-Rough draft of essay due BY CLASSTIME on Friday, December 13th. No need to submit on Canvas--you'll open the document in class for a peer to review.
-Final copy of essay due on Canvas by 3:30 pm on Monday, December 16th. If your essay is not submitted by 3:30 on Monday, 25% will be deducted from your grade. If your essay is not submitted by 3:30 on Tuesday, the highest grade you can earn for this assessment is a 50%.
-All notes/late work associated with the OMAM unit or the Metamorphosis unit due by 3:30 on Tuesday, December 17th.
Wednesday, December 4th:
-Rough draft of essay due BY CLASSTIME on Friday, December 13th (you'll have Monday-Wednesday to work on it in class). No need to submit on Canvas--you'll open the document in class for a peer to review.
-Final copy of essay due on Canvas by 3:30 pm on Monday, December 16th. If your essay is not submitted by 3:30 on Monday, 25% will be deducted from your grade. If your essay is not submitted by 3:30 on Tuesday, the highest grade you can earn for this assessment is a 50%.
-All notes/late work associated with the OMAM unit or the Metamorphosis unit due by 3:30 on Tuesday, December 17th.
Monday, December 2nd and Tuesday, December 3rd
-Submit full body paragraph from essay via Canvas by end of the day Tuesday (11:59 pm).
-Rough draft of essay due BY CLASSTIME on Friday, December 13th (you'll have Monday-Wednesday to work on it in class). No need to submit on Canvas--you'll open the document in class for a peer to review.
-Final copy of essay due on Canvas by 3:30 pm on Monday, December 16th. If your essay is not submitted by 3:30 on Monday, 25% will be deducted from your grade. If your essay is not submitted by 3:30 on Tuesday, the highest grade you can earn for this assessment is a 50%.
-All notes/late work associated with the OMAM unit or the Metamorphosis unit due by 3:30 on Tuesday, December 17th.
Monday, November 25th and Tuesday, November 26th:
- Thesis due ASAP--email it to Ms. Nguyen for approval if you didn't have it checked Monday or Tuesday.
- 3 quotes from novel and 3 quotes from criticism that you plan to use for your essay are due on Monday, December 2nd.
-Go to Modules on Canvas.
-Under 10th Lit Crit CSA, click on Literary Criticisms of OMAM.
-Look through the literary criticisms already on this page OR use the Gale Literature Resource Center to find a criticism over OMAM that interests you.
-Come to class on Monday with 1-3 options that you could potentially use to write your paper.
Thursday, November 21st:
-No homework!
Wednesday, November 20th:
-Finish RAVE sheet for The Giving Tree using the criticism for this text. Follow this link if you need to view the story again.
Monday, November 18th and Tuesday, November 19th:
-No homework! :)
Tuesday, November 12th-Friday, November 15th:
-Your test over Of Mice and Men is Monday! I sent a very general study guide to your school email. Please reach out if you have any questions. Remember to bring your notes! If you haven't taken notes over the book, you CANNOT use your book on the test.
Tuesday, November 5th-Monday, Monday, November 11th:
-Finish Of Mice and Men with notes--you'll have a quiz on Tuesday!
-OPTIONAL essay revisions due Tuesday; either print or submit via email. Can earn up to half credit back if you make extensive revisions.
Tuesday, October 29th-Monday, November 4th:
-Read chapters 1-3 (pages 1-65) of Of Mice and Men with notes by Tuesday, November 5th.
Monday, October 28th:
-Webquest due tomorrow. Please bring your responses to class--you need to be able to access them. You can either print your answers or pull them up on an electronic device.
Wednesday, October 23rd-Friday, October 25th:
-Your Of Mice and Men webquest is due on Monday. Please bring your responses to class--you need to be able to access them. You can either print your answers or pull them up on an electronic device.
-Presentations will continue Friday.
Tuesday, October 22nd:
-Presentations begin tomorrow! Be sure to email me your visual aid if it is electronic! If it's a YouTube video, send me the link!
Thursday, October 17th-Monday, October 21st:
-Your test over Antigone is Tuesday.
-Your Modern Rebel presentation due date has been pushed back to Wednesday, October 23rd. You might not have ANY class time to work on this, so plan accordingly! Since you don't have any other English homework during the play, you should have plenty of time to prep!
Wednesday, October 16th:
-Your Modern Rebel presentation due date has been pushed back to Wednesday, October 23rd. You might not have ANY class time to work on this, so plan accordingly! Since you don't have any other English homework during the play, you should have plenty of time to prep!
Tuesday, October 15th:
-We took a quiz today!
-Your Modern Rebel presentation due date has been pushed back to Wednesday, October 23rd. You might not have ANY class time to work on this, so plan accordingly! Since you don't have any other English homework during the play, you should have plenty of time to prep!
Thursday, October 10th:
-We discussed Scene 3 and Ode 3 in class today. We also discussed the ACT reading test.
-You will have a quiz over the prologue and scenes 1-3 on Tuesday.
Wednesday, October 9th
-We read Scene 3 and Ode 3 in small groups today. Be sure to read this section of the play and take notes using the notetaking guide. Follow this link to view the full text online.
-Tomorrow, we will finish up discussion questions over Scene 3, then go over the ACT reading test. If we have extra time, you might have time to work on research for your presentation.
Tuesday, October 8th:
-We read Scene 2 and Ode 2 in class today. Be sure to read this section of the play and take notes using the notetaking guide. Follow this link to view the full text online.
-Choose Modern Rebel presentation topic by tomorrow.
Monday, October 7th:
-We read Scene 1 and Ode 1 in class today. Be sure to read this section of the play and take notes using the notetaking guide. Follow this link to view the full text online.
-Choose Modern Rebel presentation topic by Wednesday.
Friday, October 4th:
-Final copy of essay due on Canvas by 3:30 Monday. If your essay is submitted after 3:30, 25% will be deducted from your final score. If your essay is not submitted by 3:30 on Tuesday, the highest grade you can earn on the assignment is a 50%. Please reach out with questions.
-If you were absent Thursday and/or Friday, you need to read and take notes on the prologue and parados of Antigone. Follow this link to find the full text online.
Monday, September 30th-Thursday, October 3rd:
■Rough draft of essay due by the start of
class Wednesday
■Read the modernized version of
Aristotle’s “Poetics.” As you do so, annotate based on the following (due Friday):
–Find
the author of a tragedy’s warning message to the audience.
–Comment
on the cause of human suffering, as described here.
–Look
for the traits of a tragic hero.
–Highlight
important Greek vocabulary and definitions, especially those that relate to the
parts of a tragedy and elements of the tragic hero.
–Why
should the audience feel fear when they view a tragic flaw?
Monday, September 23rd-Thursday, September 26th:
Schedule of events for class this week:
Monday: Peer review time and work time.
Tuesday: Introduction tutorial and sample; work time on essay.
Wednesday: Conclusion tutorial, explanation of literary present, transition samples; work time on essay.
Thursday: Reading assessment
Rough draft due date (have it ready to go in your Office365 account): Wednesday, October 2nd
Final copy due date (must be submitted on Canvas by 3:30pm): Monday, October 7th
Thursday, September 19th and Friday, September 20th:
-First body paragraph due on Monday at 8 am--assignment on Canvas. Submit through Canvas.
Wednesday, September 18th:
-Formulate a thesis statement for your essay--due tomorrow
-All missing work and formative work revisions from the first weeks of school are due by Friday of this week.
Tuesday, September 17th:
-All missing work and formative work revisions from the first weeks of school are due by Friday of this week.
Monday, September 16th:
-Your test over Fahrenheit 451 is tomorrow!
-All missing work and formative work revisions from the first weeks of school are due by Friday of this week.
Friday, September 13th:
-No homework, but if you were gone today, make sure that you get notes from someone who is present OR that you come talk to me! We discussed "Soft Rains" in class today.
-Your test over Fahrenheit 451 is Tuesday. On Monday, we'll be finishing up discussion of the novel, as well as major themes from "Harrison Bergeron" and "The Pedestrian."
Tuesday, September 10th-Thursday, September 12th
§Read
“There Will Come Soft Rains” (here is the link to the story) for Friday
§Take notes on the following:
§Connections to the society in Fahrenheit
451
§Any symbolism and its potential significance in the poem within the story
§Potential themes of the story
§General reactions
Monday, September 9th-Finish Fahrenheit 451 with notes by Tuesday, September 10th.
Friday, September 6th:
-Read "The Pedestrian" (copies handed out in class, but here's the link if you were absent) and circle or underline connections to Fahrenheit 451--due Monday.
-Finish Fahrenheit 451 with notes by Tuesday, September 10th.
Tuesday, September 3rd-Thursday, September 5th:
-Read Part Three of F451 with notes by Tuesday, September 10th.
Tuesday, August 27th-Friday, August 30th:
-Read Part Two of F451 with notes by Tuesday, September 3rd.
-Technology journals due Wednesday, September 4th! Don't forget to start your contracts at midnight on Wednesday, August 28th!
Friday, August 23rd and Monday, August 26th:
-Read Part One of Fahrenheit 451 with notes by Tuesday, August 27th
Tuesday, August 20th-Thursday, August 22nd:
-Summer writing assignment due Friday
-Read Part One of Fahrenheit 451 with notes by Tuesday, August 27th
Monday, August 19th:
-Summer reading writing assignment due Friday--handout distributed in class.
Homework due Friday, August 16th and Monday, August 19th:
-None!
Homework due Thursday, August 15th:
-You have a summer reading quiz tomorrow. You may use your notes and book.