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

Honors 11--Tuesday, December 4

Objective: How does fear affect our actions and choices?

1- Respond to the following bell prompt- if you were absent, make this up in your binder with your other prompts--

"A Man nor a crowd nor a nation can be trusted to act humanely or think sanely under the influence of fear." Bertrand Russell--write what you think this quote means and any real life examples that back up your ideas.

2- As a class, we created a list of how fear affects us-

• imagination runs wild
• survival becomes key--people get selfish
• unable to see logic
• chaotic
• Let go of beliefs
• Do things you didn't think you'd do
• let go of social norms
• Get away as quickly as possible
• Become frozen/shocked

3- Watched clips from the TV show "Scare Tactics" to analyze real people in scary situations. Compare their actions to the list on the overhead.

4- Discussed how fear is prevalent in "The Lord of the Flies" Students answered the following question in a strong paragraph--
"How does Jack use fear to his advantage?"

Homework: Continue reading the rest of the novel. Section 3 questions are due Wednesday 12/12

English 10--Monday, December 3

Objective--How do I read a play and find characterization?

Students got into smaller groups and practiced reading plays.
They practiced understanding the importance of following along and characterizing as you go.


If you were absent today, you'll have to come in at lunch or right after school to make up these points.

Homework:If you did not finish your 12 Jurors--graphic organizer, finish it for partial points.

Honors 11--Friday, November 30

Why is it really so hard to create the ideal society--connect it to Lord of the Flies


In small groups we did the following reflection. If you were absent, click on link, print, and complete for points.
https://docs.google.com/a/alpinedistrict.org/file/d/0B56Yxn-bJzoVeHpMY0FOR0JFQnc/edit

We also graded ACT 2MC from the last two weeks. We went over any questions students had.


Homework: Section 2--chapters 4,5,6, &7--is due next time. Tuesday, December 4th
Reminder-- make sure you quote the line from the text and put the page number. These points add up, so make sure you do it right.