American Lit--Tuesday, August 26

Objective:
How do I get excited about reading?

1- 30 Book Challenge Prezi

2- Students spent the rest of the period (40 minutes) completed their "Go To" Reading List

Homework:

Bring a book to class...for points!

British Lit--Monday, August 25

Objective:
How do I get excited about reading?

1- 30 Book Challenge Prezi

2- Students spent the rest of the period (40 minutes) completed their "Go To" Reading List

Homework:

Read and annotate the packet--I can't upload it, so if you were absent, you'll have to come pick it up from me or get it upon return.

American Lit--Friday, August 22

Objective: How do we create a classroom community?

1- Students took school pictures
2- Students watched the youtube clip Unity is Strength
and we discussed how the principles in the commercials could apply to our class community.
3-Reviewed and signed Social Contract

Homework:
Get all class materials. I will be checking them off for points

• composition book
• Binder (3 Ring)
• sticky notes--medium size

British Lit--Thursday, August 21

Objective: What are the behavior expectations in this class? How do we create a class community?

1- Students had their pictures taken (30 min)
2- Students watched a Unity is Strength youtube video and wrote down how concepts from the commercial and discussed how they related to creating a classroom community
3-We read, discussed, and signed the class social contract

Homework:
Bring all class materials for points

American Lit--Tuesday, August 19

Objective: What are the expectations of this class?

1- Riddle Game--> to introduce the disclosure document.

2-Students create their own riddles for one aspect of the disclosure document (homework, late passes, tardies, absences, blog, etc.) and then present them to the class.

3-We then discuss the disclosure document as the riddles unfold

4- If there is time, an All About Mrs. Jaynes/Mrs. Wahlin powerpoints.

Homework:
1-Get the disclosure document signed.
2- Complete the "All About Me" handout

British Lit--Tuesday, August 19

Objective: How can I do well in Honors English? Who is this lady? (Mrs. Jaynes)

1- Went over seating chart--started learning names
2- Read/discussed disclosure document--students need to be familiar with disclosure document for a potential pop quiz
3- Some classes watched an "All About Mrs. Jaynes" prezi if we had time.

Homework:
1- Get disclosure document signed
2- Complete All About Me assignment

Thursday, March 20

Objective: Let's understand Wuthering Heights

See wuthering Heights Background powerpoint

Homework: 
Read chapters 8-10
Prepare for Quiz on 1-10 including an honesty declaration that you actually read 1-10.