Friday, August 31, 2012

Honors 11--Friday, August 31

Objective: Who is a Victorian Gentleman? How does Stevenson show characterization throughout his novel?

1- We practiced learning names. The name quiz is coming up and we've got to get names down.
2- In small groups, we worked on analyzing who exactly is a Victorian Gentleman. Using our the article and the novel, we completed the following graphic organizer:

https://docs.google.com/a/alpinedistrict.org/document/d/1TzgO6L89bKxAAF5tKbpXoLNMsfAshxmyxfUqMS6IMTI/edit

You only need three examples (three of the five rules per character) Do not put 3 examples in each box! That is too much and would take you a long time.

3- In class prompt-- Answer the following question:

"What does it take to be a "Victorian Gentleman?" Does truly such a man exist, and if so, is Dr. Jekyll one? What about Hyde? Use words, phrases, and examples from the text to support your thoughts.

Paragraph format:   The Quote Sandwich!
1- Begin with a thesis or claim---Must be arguable.
2- Follow with an example from the text--quote or paraphrase
3-Analyze/Explain HOW that quote proves your thesis/claim.

Always tie things back to your thesis!

If you were absent this day, you've got to do the chart on your own and answer the short answer prompt in a half page to 3/4 page response. (Can be hand-written)

Homework: Check Skyward- your grades are updated. If you are missing work due to absences or not turning things in, consider getting caught up. The rest of you, enjoy the long weekend!

Thursday, August 30, 2012

English 10--Thursday, August 30

Objective: Introduce the Fantastic Thirty Book Challenge

1- First we went to the little gym to have pictures taken
2- We read the article from the Washington post entitled "One in Four Read No Books Last Year."
      click below for link to the article
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/08/21/AR2007082101045.html
3- We answered the following questions as a group/class discussion:

  • Why do you think the Author wrote this article? In other words, what is the main point?
  • What details/facts did he use to support his main point?
  • What are some reasons people gave for not reading
  • What are solutions to those specific problems
As a class, we talked about our own reasons we aren't reading more. We brainstormed/discussed possible solutions to those problems.

4- I introduced "The 30 Book Challenge"--Each student at Lone Peak has been challenged to read 30 books by the end of the year. They can be any book the students wants. Students can count assigned reading books as well, but most of the books should be ones the students WANT to read. They will not earn points; This is a challenge to promote life-long readers.
5- We went to the library to familiarize ourselves with the library and possibly check out a book.

Homework: Every student must bring a book to class next time--a book of their choice that they want to read for 15 minutes a day every class period. 

Wednesday, August 29, 2012

Honors 11--Wednesday, August 29

Objective:
Why do we use doppelgangers in literature and what do they show us about being human?

1- Each student read a Calvin and Hobbs comic using an example of Doppelgangers. In groups, they discussed the connections they found with "Jekyll and Hyde"
2-We read the lyrics and listened to the song "Bad Body Double" by Imogen Heap. Students created a T-Chart where they compared/contrasted the song with the novel.
3- We discussed WHY Stevenson would write Jekyll and Hyde and WHY he used a doppelganger to express his ideas.


Homework: Read and Annotate "The Victorian Gentleman" handout:

https://docs.google.com/a/alpinedistrict.org/document/d/10f9FahLL0M4FF_wKgVviTBUCQmYMq4dpP3tYXRY8pUo/edit

Tuesday, August 28, 2012

English 10--Tuesday, August 28

Here's what we did today:

Objective: Why should we improve our reading, thinking, and writing skills?

Schedule for the day-
1- Writing Questionairre-walk about- Students walked around in groups and answered each of these questions (which were on colored butcher paper) with sticky-notes

  • When it comes to writing, I don't understand
  • I dislike writing when
  • I like writing when
  • One or two things I want to learn to do better in writing is/are
  • My favorite writing assignment was...

2-Watched "Finding Forrester" trailer- Discussed why writing is so important.

3- Watched Mrs. Jaynes' powerpoint entitled "The Power of Reading, Thinking, and Writing.
 4- Students checked off their composition journal- they also wrote their main goal they'd like to achieve this year in English class.



Homework: Last day to bring class materials! If they aren't in class next time, you will lose points.

Monday, August 27, 2012

Honors 11 English--Monday, August 27

Here's what we did in class today:

1-Turned in compare/contrast paragraph about women now and women during the Victorian Era
2-Created a class Venn Diagram using students' ideas to compare the two--decided that social status was the most prominent factor both then and now.
3- Reviewed elements of Victorian Society


The Victorians
·      Queen Victoria comes into reign at age 18
·      Time of interest in morality—prudence fashionable as a way to curb indecent behavior
·      In part as a reaction to the excesses of her royal predecessors, Queen Victoria placed great emphasis on moral behavior, and her standards set the tone for the rest of society.  Even today, for many people the term Victorian implies stuffy complacency and prudishness.  Many late Victorian writers began to challenge the hypocrisy of Victorian Standards.
·      The big cover-up/Emphasis on facades
·      Covering up the bad (in society)
·      Detective novels as a way to subconsciously uncover the truth of what society was covering up.

4- Watched a clip from "Alice in Wonderland" trying to identify aspects of the Victorian Era.


Homework: 

Type one page (double space-12 font-Times New Roman) about the society in which we live.
Consider the following:
·      Expectations
·      “Hidden Secrets” (things that people do, but don’t want anyone to know about)
·      Differences between men and women
·      What’s cool and not cool
·      I don’t know…you get the idea

Friday, August 24, 2012

English 10--Friday, August 24

Here's what we did today:

Objective--Learn the class rules/disclosure document

1- Practiced Names
2- "Riddle Me This"  Students tried to solve Mrs. Jaynes' riddles. Then, in small groups, students took sections of the disclosure document and created riddles for the class to solve.
3- Paper Airplane game to learn names

Homework: Bring class materials and disclosure document

  • composition book
  • Sticky notes

Thursday, August 23, 2012

Honors 11--Thursday, August 23

Here's what we did:

Turned in

  • annotated Jekyll and Hyde
  • 2 page response
  • 7-10 facts
  • lit terms/definitions
  • vocab words/definitions
Also turned in 
  • Disclosure Document
  • Disclosure Document response to me
Next,
Took Quiz on Jekyll and Hyde packet
Reviewed Names
Reviewed Social Contract

Homework:
1. Read and Annotate the article "A Woman's Place in the home."
https://docs.google.com/a/alpinedistrict.org/document/d/1slQ3bd76jkPPNnUyRihwqFuANUAF9pvFTZ8t_U95ps4/edit
As you read, annotate for the main idea or key concepts of each paragraph or two. This will help develop reading skills that you'll need in order to improve your ACT reading score. 
2. Write a compare/contrast list for women now and then. 

Wednesday, August 22, 2012

English 10--Wednesday, August 22

Here's what we did in class today:

1- Reviewed names and seating chart
2-"James Franco" video presentation (class expectations)
3-Social Contract--each student cut out one picture from a magazine representing one aspect of the social contract-- for a copy of the social contract, click the link below:

https://docs.google.com/a/alpinedistrict.org/document/d/194XMcr6hy7qvL85p9dOO2uE2GOR2tSxHypgmTcskmM4/edit

4- Reviewed class materials

Homework:
Bring the following things to class

  • three ring binder
  • sticky notes
  • composition notebook
To the parents:
I am so excited for this year! I've met the students and am beyond impressed with their respectful, positive attitudes. I can't wait to get to know them better. Let me know if I can assist you in any way.

Sincerely,
Mrs. Jaynes

Tuesday, August 21, 2012

11 Honors English--Tuesday, August 21

Here's what we did in class today:

1-Went over student names and seating chart
2-Reviewed class rules and read disclosure document
3- James Franco clip "I'm James Franco and I deserve an A!"
4- Read "The Boy and the Rattlesnake."

Homework—due Thursday, August 23     NO LATE PASSES

1. Read over the disclosure document then write me a letter- (half page, typed, double space, times new roman, 12 font) In your letter address aspects of the agreement that you think are fair. Also, address which aspects are going to be most difficult for you to adjust to, and which aspects you already feel comfortable with. For example: While one student has no problem being on time to class, another student might struggle with typing all assignments. Etc.

2. Continue working on your Jekyll and Hyde packet. Everything is due next time. You will be tested on the novel and anything in the packet (background information, literary terms, vocabulary words)

  • Annotated Text (Jekyll and Hyde book)
  • 2 page response
  • 7-10 Facts
  • Literary Terms with definitions
  • Vocabulary Words with definitions