English 10--Thursday, December 13

Objective: How does the play differ from the movie? (12 Angry Men)

1- Students were given 20 minutes to work on their character map--this is due next time. (Monday, December 17

2-Students shared their Found Poems with each other. --each student had to read his or her poem to five other students.

3- Went over upcoming class changes--students need to understand that they will be receiving more reading homework and working with a student teacher.

Click on link below to see the parental letter.
https://docs.google.com/a/alpinedistrict.org/file/d/0B56Yxn-bJzoVdzhUSlNqNC1ENkk/edit
Both parents and students need to sign this

4- Began watching the movie "Twelve Angry Men"--As students watch, they need to focus on the similarities between the play and the film.

Homework:
1-Character Map if not already turned in
2-Found Poem if not already turned in
3-GET LETTER SIGNED FROM PARENT

Honors 11--Wednesday, December 12

Objective: What are the effects of masks on humanity?

1- Took symbols quiz
2- Group discussion--if absent, print of the following questions and complete on your own.

https://docs.google.com/a/alpinedistrict.org/file/d/0B56Yxn-bJzoVVnU5UlhDSTFpY0E/edit

3- Discuss how masks in the novel affect the boys' actions
4- Apply it to the real world--look at examples  (Harry Potter, Hitler, KKK, Facebook)

In Class prompt--due in your binder with other prompts?
"How does facebook function as a modern day mask?" --If absent, do on your own in binder. This will be collected at the end of term 2.

Homework:
You will be interview the following characters: Ralph, Jack, Simon, Piggy, Roger, The Naval Officer
You need to type three questions for each character (18 total)
You do NOT need to answer the questions but rather focus on asking good, thoughtful questions. 

All Late work due on Friday!!!

English 10--Tuesday, December 11

Objective--Finish reading "Twelve Angry Men"

Students read the rest of the play and then worked on the following assignment. If absent, click on the link below and start working on this.

https://docs.google.com/a/alpinedistrict.org/file/d/0B56Yxn-bJzoVOWdYNWVaUE9yYWs/edit

Homework: Get caught up on any missing assignments.

Honors 11--Monday, December 10

Objective: How does Golding use symbols in the novel?

If you were absent, click on the link and complete the assignment. Since you missed the group presentations, you will need to research all of the symbols and be ready for a quiz next time in class.

https://docs.google.com/a/alpinedistrict.org/file/d/0B56Yxn-bJzoVM1d5ZEFGVDlTb2c/edit

Homework:
1- Study symbols
2- Finish book and study questions
3- ALL LATE WORK DUE ON FRIDAY!!!!!!

English 10--Friday, December 7

Objective: Read and Analyze ACT II

1- Summarize ACT I
2- Read ACT II
3- Write Found Poems

For Example and Directions--click below
https://docs.google.com/a/alpinedistrict.org/file/d/0B56Yxn-bJzoVelkwSXd5TW9tTVU/edit

Homework: Finish Found Poem. These are due at the beginning of class on Tuesday, December 11

Honors 11--Thursday, December 6

Objective: Practice timing for the ACT

1- Students choose between taking a reading or english section of the ACT.
2- We go over answers, students get one on one help, review any concepts.

Homework: Continue reading--finish book and questions by Wednesday, December 12

English 10--Wednesday, December 5

Objective: Read and Analyze "12 Angry Men"

1- Prediction Strategy--In journals, students responded to the following:
Based on the title of the play, what do you think this will be about? Collect answers and discuss as a class.
2- Listen to ACT I (Directed Reading Thinking Activity)
3- Write a postcard--see link for specific assignment.

https://docs.google.com/a/alpinedistrict.org/file/d/0B56Yxn-bJzoVVzdtdnY3X29GZ1E/edit

Homework: Finish postcard