Objective: What did you learn this semester?
1-Students took Mid-Year Final
2-Students read the rest of the period
Friday, December 20, 2013
Thursday, December 19, 2013
Wednesday, December 18, 2013
American Lit--Wednesday, December 18
Objective: How do I study for the Mid-Year Final on Friday?
Students worked half the period in small groups to create test questions for the class
Mrs. Jaynes gave the class sample test questions and they practiced answering them.
Homework: Come prepared to take final on Friday
***Remember if you won't be in class Friday, you'll have to take the final early--Wednesday or Thursday after school or before school.
Students worked half the period in small groups to create test questions for the class
Mrs. Jaynes gave the class sample test questions and they practiced answering them.
Homework: Come prepared to take final on Friday
***Remember if you won't be in class Friday, you'll have to take the final early--Wednesday or Thursday after school or before school.
Tuesday, December 17, 2013
American Lit--Monday, December 16
Objective: What have we learned so far this year?
Students completed a Study Guide for the upcoming Mid-Year final on Friday--
Note--If you are going to be gone on Friday, you must take this final early--
Students completed a Study Guide for the upcoming Mid-Year final on Friday--
Note--If you are going to be gone on Friday, you must take this final early--
Friday, December 13, 2013
British Lit--Friday, December 13
Objective: Final day to work on projects
Homework: ALL groups must turn in their completed portfolio on Tuesday at the beginning of class. If you are at all concerned about whether or not your technology/media will work in my room, feel free to come by on Monday and check things out.
Here is the rubric you'll be graded on.
MLA example paragraph--click HERE
Homework: ALL groups must turn in their completed portfolio on Tuesday at the beginning of class. If you are at all concerned about whether or not your technology/media will work in my room, feel free to come by on Monday and check things out.
Here is the rubric you'll be graded on.
MLA example paragraph--click HERE
Thursday, December 12, 2013
American Lit--Thursday, December 12
What is situational irony? What is dramatic irony? What is ironic about "The Gift of the Magi?"
To view the missed lesson, click on the Irony prezi
Then, in your journal, write a paragraph with the following claim:
"O. Henry's story "The Gift of the Magi" includes (you choose either situational or dramatic irony). support your paragraph with an example and 2-3 sentences of explanation/analysis about why this example is ironic. Then tie back :)
Homework: NONE
To view the missed lesson, click on the Irony prezi
Then, in your journal, write a paragraph with the following claim:
"O. Henry's story "The Gift of the Magi" includes (you choose either situational or dramatic irony). support your paragraph with an example and 2-3 sentences of explanation/analysis about why this example is ironic. Then tie back :)
Homework: NONE
Wednesday, December 11, 2013
American Lit--Tuesday, December 10
Objective: Are there multiple themes in "The Gift of the Magi?" AND How to I effectively write about literature?
1- Read 15 minutes
2- Students completed a group assignment in which they wrote an effective paragraph and put it on a thematic poster for "The Gift of the Magi" If absent click Theme Poster and complete on your own on a computer sized white sheet of paper.
Homework: None
1- Read 15 minutes
2- Students completed a group assignment in which they wrote an effective paragraph and put it on a thematic poster for "The Gift of the Magi" If absent click Theme Poster and complete on your own on a computer sized white sheet of paper.
Homework: None
Monday, December 9, 2013
British Lit--Monday, December 9
Objective- How do all the novels tie together?
If you were absent click on Group Project Instructions
Students got into small groups and began working on their projects.
Everyone who was absent got put into a group. When you come to class on Wednesday, I will tell you who you are with. PLEASE read through assignment before coming to class on Wednesday. You're group will be less annoyed if you come to the table with an idea of what you are doing. Also, if you know who's in your group, contact them and get caught up.
If you were absent click on Group Project Instructions
Students got into small groups and began working on their projects.
Everyone who was absent got put into a group. When you come to class on Wednesday, I will tell you who you are with. PLEASE read through assignment before coming to class on Wednesday. You're group will be less annoyed if you come to the table with an idea of what you are doing. Also, if you know who's in your group, contact them and get caught up.
Friday, December 6, 2013
American Lit--Friday, December 6
Objective: What is the theme of "The Gift of the Magi?"
1- Read the first 15 minutes of class
2- Power write--click on Powerpoint to view prompt and background info
3- As a class we read "The Gift of the Magi"--come see me for a copy
4- Students then completed the following assignment--Gift of the Magi handout
Homework: Finish the Gift of the Magi handout--write effective paragraph
Hints--
Thesis- In O'Henry's story "The Gift of the Magi" ..... (insert THEME here)
Then use example from text--make sure to analyze/explain your example
Use a second example from text--make sure to analyze/explain your example
Tie back to thesis/claim
Also--please bring a book to class
1- Read the first 15 minutes of class
2- Power write--click on Powerpoint to view prompt and background info
3- As a class we read "The Gift of the Magi"--come see me for a copy
4- Students then completed the following assignment--Gift of the Magi handout
Homework: Finish the Gift of the Magi handout--write effective paragraph
Hints--
Thesis- In O'Henry's story "The Gift of the Magi" ..... (insert THEME here)
Then use example from text--make sure to analyze/explain your example
Use a second example from text--make sure to analyze/explain your example
Tie back to thesis/claim
Also--please bring a book to class
Thursday, December 5, 2013
British Lit--Thursday, December 5
Objective:
1- What is the theme of Jekyll and Hyde?
2- How does Stevenson create the mood in the novella?
3-How does the mood support the theme (Duality of Man)
1- Reading quiz--take this if you were absent--
2- Book Talks--GET THIS DONE ;)
3- We watched a clip from Harry Potter in which Sirius states "the world isn't divided into good people and death eaters. We all have both light and dark in us. It's what we choose that makes us who we are." Students connected this clip to the novel and then identified the central theme of Jekyll and Hyde
The Duality of Man was evident in two aspects of the novel: mankind and The Victorian Era itself.
4. Next- we watched a short clip of Coraline--Students identified ways in which the director created the mood--weather, setting, character actions, superstitions, etc.
5- Students worked in small groups to identify ways that Stevenson created the mood in Jekyll and Hyde and then answered the question: How does the mood support the theme of the novel?
The Fog in the opening scene. The fog functions as a mask- it makes things unclear- it makes it difficult to tell what is right in front of your face. This relates to the theme "duality of man" or "duality of society" because they mask their true intentions.
Things happen at night- setting- night time is when people typically act out their "evil" side. This adds to the theme in that most people want to hide in the dark and not let their "evil" side show.
Physical description of Hyde- He's hard to describe. He has an indescribable face. Evil is also hard to describe...Hyde is the representation of evil, so Hyde's character supports the theme of "duality of man."
Isolation- feeling of eeriness. A feeling of being alone. This ties back to the original reason Jekyll created Hyde. He felt alone in his duplicity of life- When in reality, if the Victorians would haven't talked about it, he would have known that all men have good and evil within them.
Homework:
1. Read the story "Demon Lover."
2. Write a 3/4 page single space MLA--times New Roman 12 font 1 inch margins-- analysis answering this question: How does Bowen create a mood of terror or suspense in her story "Demon Lover?"
3. Drive your paper with a thesis statement--Drive your argument with claims (points you are arguing..not plot) Use examples to ANALYZE but avoid summary.
1- What is the theme of Jekyll and Hyde?
2- How does Stevenson create the mood in the novella?
3-How does the mood support the theme (Duality of Man)
1- Reading quiz--take this if you were absent--
2- Book Talks--GET THIS DONE ;)
3- We watched a clip from Harry Potter in which Sirius states "the world isn't divided into good people and death eaters. We all have both light and dark in us. It's what we choose that makes us who we are." Students connected this clip to the novel and then identified the central theme of Jekyll and Hyde
The Duality of Man was evident in two aspects of the novel: mankind and The Victorian Era itself.
4. Next- we watched a short clip of Coraline--Students identified ways in which the director created the mood--weather, setting, character actions, superstitions, etc.
5- Students worked in small groups to identify ways that Stevenson created the mood in Jekyll and Hyde and then answered the question: How does the mood support the theme of the novel?
The Fog in the opening scene. The fog functions as a mask- it makes things unclear- it makes it difficult to tell what is right in front of your face. This relates to the theme "duality of man" or "duality of society" because they mask their true intentions.
Things happen at night- setting- night time is when people typically act out their "evil" side. This adds to the theme in that most people want to hide in the dark and not let their "evil" side show.
Physical description of Hyde- He's hard to describe. He has an indescribable face. Evil is also hard to describe...Hyde is the representation of evil, so Hyde's character supports the theme of "duality of man."
Isolation- feeling of eeriness. A feeling of being alone. This ties back to the original reason Jekyll created Hyde. He felt alone in his duplicity of life- When in reality, if the Victorians would haven't talked about it, he would have known that all men have good and evil within them.
Homework:
1. Read the story "Demon Lover."
2. Write a 3/4 page single space MLA--times New Roman 12 font 1 inch margins-- analysis answering this question: How does Bowen create a mood of terror or suspense in her story "Demon Lover?"
3. Drive your paper with a thesis statement--Drive your argument with claims (points you are arguing..not plot) Use examples to ANALYZE but avoid summary.
Wednesday, December 4, 2013
American Lit--Wednesday, Dec 4
Objective: What is a theme? How do I find it in literature?
1- Listen to Movie Theme songs and identify topics addressed in each movie. Students listened to each theme song for a few minutes and then wrote down as many topics as possible.
2- Practice taking topics and turning them into themes--a universal truth that reveals something about humanity.
3-Practice turning themes into Thesis Statements/Claims. Remember a thesis or claim is just taking your theme and making it specific to your text-- see example on picture
1- Listen to Movie Theme songs and identify topics addressed in each movie. Students listened to each theme song for a few minutes and then wrote down as many topics as possible.
2- Practice taking topics and turning them into themes--a universal truth that reveals something about humanity.
3-Practice turning themes into Thesis Statements/Claims. Remember a thesis or claim is just taking your theme and making it specific to your text-- see example on picture
If you were absent, click on Theme Activity and complete at home.
Homework!!! Bring a book to class to read. 10 points for this assignment.
Tuesday, December 3, 2013
British Lit--Tuesday, December 3
Objective:
How does Jekyll mirror the Victorian Era?
1- Book Talks--reminder--there are only two more chances for book talks. Better get them done.
2- Read A Victorian Gentleman as a class and discussed how each character represents these ideals. Or doesn't in the case of Hyde
3-Discuss the "Cover Up: Here are the class notes
How does Jekyll mirror the Victorian Era?
1- Book Talks--reminder--there are only two more chances for book talks. Better get them done.
2- Read A Victorian Gentleman as a class and discussed how each character represents these ideals. Or doesn't in the case of Hyde
3-Discuss the "Cover Up: Here are the class notes
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.
Homework:
Read the rest of the green packet-- A women's place in the home.
American Lit--Monday, December 2
Objective: Students prepare for college by participating in counseling presentation
Homework:
Write an essay answering the following quesiton:
What is the most difficult thing you've ever experienced? What made it hard? What did you learn from this experience? Minimum 300 words--Max 350
Homework:
Write an essay answering the following quesiton:
What is the most difficult thing you've ever experienced? What made it hard? What did you learn from this experience? Minimum 300 words--Max 350
Tuesday, November 26, 2013
British Lit--Tuesday, November 26
Objective: What background info do I need to understand The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr Hyde?
1- Book Talks-- guys...there aren't many more days left to present. Don't be that student who doesn't end up presenting because you procrastinated.
2- Victorian England/Robert Louis Stevenson background activity. Students read through the handout and created Quiz Questions--If you were absent, get this handout from me next time.
2a- Students also got the lit terms assignment- quiz on Thursday, December 4
3-Students got 45 minutes to read and annotate Jekyll and Hyde--Due next time
Homework: Students need to read and annotate the novella by Tuesday, December 2nd
How do I annotate well?
1- Book Talks-- guys...there aren't many more days left to present. Don't be that student who doesn't end up presenting because you procrastinated.
2- Victorian England/Robert Louis Stevenson background activity. Students read through the handout and created Quiz Questions--If you were absent, get this handout from me next time.
2a- Students also got the lit terms assignment- quiz on Thursday, December 4
3-Students got 45 minutes to read and annotate Jekyll and Hyde--Due next time
Homework: Students need to read and annotate the novella by Tuesday, December 2nd
How do I annotate well?
- personal connections/insights
- connections to other books/characters we've read in class
- Quotes that seem relevant
- Lit terms
American Lit--Monday, November 26
Objective--Enjoy the transcendental presentations
Students spent the period presenting their portfolios to the group
Homework: None, but I would strongly suggest that you enjoy some reading over the break.
In fact, if you get online and check this blog AND you read from a book of your choice, I'll give you extra credit. Bring me a print out of the cover of your book and write down how long you read for.
Students spent the period presenting their portfolios to the group
Homework: None, but I would strongly suggest that you enjoy some reading over the break.
In fact, if you get online and check this blog AND you read from a book of your choice, I'll give you extra credit. Bring me a print out of the cover of your book and write down how long you read for.
Friday, November 22, 2013
British Lit--Friday, Nov 22
Objective: Understanding Lord of the Flies by Acting in the classroom.
Students showed an understanding of the novel--themes, plot, character, analysis--by participating in a call-in radio show. This was considered an assessment.
If you were absent, please write a one page, double space paper analyzing pretending to be one of the six characters--see photo. Directions--pick one character and explain in first person (write it as if you ARE the character) your view of what happened on the Island? Why it happened? Why you did what you did? Your thoughts? Where you are now that you're off the Island. Etc.
ALSO--Students recieved the Jekyll and Hyde text--you need to come pick that up from me OR you can click to print text and print it off yourself--(34 pages.) You must read and annotate this by Tuesday, December 2nd.
When students ask me how much to annotate, I remind them that reading this novella is the homework for the next ten days! Therefore, I expect that you put time into your connections.
What kinds of things can you annotate for?
If you were absent, please write a one page, double space paper analyzing pretending to be one of the six characters--see photo. Directions--pick one character and explain in first person (write it as if you ARE the character) your view of what happened on the Island? Why it happened? Why you did what you did? Your thoughts? Where you are now that you're off the Island. Etc.
ALSO--Students recieved the Jekyll and Hyde text--you need to come pick that up from me OR you can click to print text and print it off yourself--(34 pages.) You must read and annotate this by Tuesday, December 2nd.
When students ask me how much to annotate, I remind them that reading this novella is the homework for the next ten days! Therefore, I expect that you put time into your connections.
What kinds of things can you annotate for?
- personal connections
- connections or reminders to other movies/books we've read in class/books you're reading on your own
- quotes that you think hold weight--quotes that describe Evil or the nature of Men
- insights that you gained while reading
Thursday, November 21, 2013
American Lit--Thursday, Nov 21
Objective: What can we learn from others regarding Transcendentalism?
Students presented their portfolios to the class.
Homework: NONE
Students presented their portfolios to the class.
Homework: NONE
Wednesday, November 20, 2013
British Lit--Wednesday, November 20
Objective: What are the themes in Lord of the Flies?
1- Book Talks
2- Group theme extractions
3- Share/discuss insights
Homework: Study for symbols quiz
1- Book Talks
2- Group theme extractions
3- Share/discuss insights
Homework: Study for symbols quiz
Tuesday, November 19, 2013
American Lit--Tuesday, Nov 19
Objective-work day
Reminder--The entire portfolio is due next period--Thursday, November 21. NO Late work! No excuses.
Use the example paper to know exactly how to follow MLA format. Click here
Reminder--The entire portfolio is due next period--Thursday, November 21. NO Late work! No excuses.
Use the example paper to know exactly how to follow MLA format. Click here
Monday, November 18, 2013
British Lit--Monday, November 18
Objective--analyzing the ending
Students were to answer the following questions on a separate sheet of paper. They could work together in small groups to complete the task.
Discussion Questions for chapters 11 and 12
Students were to answer the following questions on a separate sheet of paper. They could work together in small groups to complete the task.
Discussion Questions for chapters 11 and 12
Homework: Pretend you are a reporter interviewing characters
from the novel. Type four interview questions for each of the following
characters from Lord of the Flies
·
Jack
·
Ralph
·
Piggy
·
Simon
·
Roger
·
The Naval
Officer
Questions should be thoughtful. Think about what you would
really want to ask these characters, not necessarily things you already know
from the novel. 24 questions total—due on Wednesday. TYPED.
Friday, November 15, 2013
British Lit--Tuesday, November 12
Objective: What does Simon's death symbolize?
1- Book Talks
2- Group Quiz--students were divided into groups. Each group was responsible for a section of the reading. Then groups created a scene/acted out their section
3- After the quiz, we discussed how Simon's death symbolizes the loss of innocence and also the fact that Simon functions as a Christ Figure.
Homework: Finish the novel and complete the reading questions.
1- Book Talks
2- Group Quiz--students were divided into groups. Each group was responsible for a section of the reading. Then groups created a scene/acted out their section
3- After the quiz, we discussed how Simon's death symbolizes the loss of innocence and also the fact that Simon functions as a Christ Figure.
Homework: Finish the novel and complete the reading questions.
American Lit--Friday, November 15
Objective: Portfolio Work Day
Students spent time in the library working on their Transcendental Portfolios.
Example of MLA format
Students spent time in the library working on their Transcendental Portfolios.
Example of MLA format
Homework: Continue working on your portfolio.
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