10th+Grade+English

//Finish typing up Critical Lens Essay, Due on Monday.// //Create graphic organizer for 1984, or vise verso in notebook.// ** Vocabulary Words ** ** 10th Grade **
 * //__May 31st (Thursday)__//**
 * //__May 30th (Wed)__//**
 * //__May 29th (Tuesday):__//**
 * //1) Vocabulary Quiz tomorrow on Wednesday//**
 * //2) Create graphic organizer on __Persepolis__. Include: Book title, author,setting,character description,conflict, and themes(provide examples for each)//**
 * //__*STUDY Vocabulary Words below:__//**

1) ** INCONSEQUENTIAL **
 * //adjective// **// ; // of little or no importance; insignificant; trivial; illogical; irrelevant

2) ** REDOUBTABLE **
 * //adjective// **// ; // that is to be feared; formidable, esp. as an opponent; commanding or evoking respect

3) ** PRATE ** verb (used without object) to talk excessively and pointlessly; babble verb (used with object) to utter in empty or foolish talk  noun empty or foolish talk.

4) ** GRANDIOSE ** adjective - affectedly grand or important; pompous: grandiose words.  - more complicated or elaborate than necessary; overblown: a grandiose scheme.  - grand in an imposing or impressive way.  - having an exaggerated belief in one's importance, sometimes reaching delusional proportions, and occurring as a common symptom of mental illnesses, as manic disorder.

5) ** PALPABLE ** adjective - readily or plainly seen, heard, perceived, etc.; obvious; evident: a palpable lie; palpable absurdity.  - capable of being touched or felt; tangible.

6) ** DISCURSIVE ** adjective - passing aimlessly from one subject to another; digressive; rambling.  - proceeding by reasoning or argument rather than intuition.

7) ** ABSTEMIOUS ** adjective - sparing or moderate in eating and drinking; temperate in diet.  - characterized by abstinence: an abstemious life.  - sparing: an abstemious diet.

8) ** CONTINGENT ** adjective - dependent for existence, occurrence, character, etc., on something not yet certain;  - conditional (often fol. by on or upon ): Our plans are contingent on the weather. - liable to happen or not; uncertain; possible: They had to plan for contingent expenses.  - happening by chance or without known cause; fortuitous; accidental: contingent  occurrences.

9) ** GAUCHE ** adjective; lacking social grace, sensitivity, or acuteness; awkward; crude; tactless: Their exquisite manners always make me feel gauche.

10) ** HERESY ** noun - opinion or doctrine at variance with the orthodox or accepted doctrine, esp. of a church or religious system.  - any belief or theory that is strongly at variance with established beliefs, customs, etc.

//Create your own graphic organizer for Persepolis, create a column for Setting, Characters & description, Themes, give an example, and Conflicts, also give an example.// //Create vocab flashcards// //Finish Critical lens worksheet handed out in class today// //Finish Critical Lens Assignment Graphic Organizer sheet// //Interpret the following 2 quotes (write them in your own words) __ON LOOSELEAF__://
 * //__May 25th (Friday)- Due Wed__//**
 * //__Reminder Vocab Quiz will be tomorrow.__//**
 * //__May 24th (Thursday)__//**
 * //__May 23rd (wed.)__//**
 * //__May 22nd (Tuesday)__//**
 * //__May 21st:__//**


 * //1) "To gain that which is worth living, it may be necessary to lose everything else." (-Bernadette Devlin)//**


 * //2) "Fiction is truer than history, for it is only in fiction that we can understand the hidden life of the characters..." (E.M. Forster)//**

//Vocabulary Collage//
 * //__May 19th:__//**


 * //__May 16th (Wed.) Students on TRIP must also complete the HW by tomorrow, Thursday: (Please__ ON LOOSELEAF!!!!!)//**
 * //1) Finish reading Anowa (we did this in class today)//**
 * //2) Shared Inquiry Question: Why do Kofi & Anowa commit suicide by the end of the play?(we will have a discussion on this on Thursday)//**
 * //3) Collect 12 quotes (include p.#s) from PHASE ONE and PHASE TWO//** **//connecting to the above question//**
 * //4) EXPLAIN the significance of the quotes (analysis)//**
 * //*The above HW will prepare you for tomorrow's shared inquiry discussion//**

//Are their any down sides to having money, if so explain them, (1-2 paragraphs)// //Write the first page of your draft// //Finish your Writing Organizer, which we started in class.// //Finish Characterization sheet (focus on Anowa)//
 * //__May 15, (Tuesday)__//**
 * //__May,1st (Tuesday)__//**
 * //__Finish your first draft, & reminder: Quiz on phase 1 tommorow!__//**
 * __//April 27th (Friday)//__**
 * __//April 26th (Thursday)//__**
 * __//April 25th Wed.)//__**
 * __//Create Flashcards, vocabulary quiz tommorow!//__**

//1-2 Paragraphs, on looseleaf!// //Do you believe men and women are treated equally? Explain why and give significance// //1-2 Paragraphs, Discuss an instance when you went against your parents wishes and did something they did not approve of? Why did you do it? Explain// //Why do you think its important for a woman to be married after her puberty during this time period? Keep in MIND the setting, way of life and culture. Anowa is 17-20 years old.// http://www.postcolonialweb.org/africa/ghana/aidoo/independence.html 1) If you were in charge of the anti-colonial group how would you handle things to ensure that people’s lives get better?
 * __//April 23rd ( Monday)//__**
 * __//April 20th ( Friday)//__**
 * __//April 19th (Thurday)//__**
 * __//1-2 paragraphs//__**
 * __//April 18th (Wed.)//__**
 * __//Based on the article in class://__**
 * //(on looseleaf, ONE paragraph)//**
 * __//2)//__ //In// __//Anowa://__ //Read the Cast and Production Notes//**

__**Made-Up Written prompt**__: "Our school has hired a research company to collect information that will help us make the school better for you. Several observers will watch students and record where each of you goes, how many times you go there, and how long you stay there, including to the water fountain, your locker, the bathroom, the cafeteria, and to visit another student. You will be identified only by a number. At the end of the day, the research company will put all the data together and write a report to the school leaders."
 * __//April 17th//__**

HW: 1. Written assignment: Each student to write 1-2 paragraphs relating the concepts about online privacy (such as Target) to the real world privacy scenario about their school. How do you feel about this? (__**ON LOOSE LEAF)**__

Article Link: @http://www.forbes.com/sites/kashmirhill/2012/02/16/how-target-figured-out-a-teen-girl-was-pregnant-before-her-father-did/print/

//Vocabulary collage// //Review for the exam, study all notes and handouts, and the review sheet// //Finish answering all questions on the review sheet, and study for the upcoming exam on Tuesday & Wednesday!// //Continue answering questions 9-17 from the study review sheet, don't forget to review/ continue going over notes and homework assignments relating to 1984, the test will be held on Tuesday and Wednesday, therefore continue reviewing.// //Answer questions 1-8 on the 1984 study sheet// //1) Read Book 3, chapters 4 and 5// //2) Complete the following questions: (from worksheet) Book 3, chapter I, II #**4-6**// //3) Complete the questions: Book 3, chapters III, IV, V **#1-6**//
 * __//April 16th//__**
 * __//April 2nd//__**
 * __//March 30th, in notebook//__**
 * __//March 29th, in notebook//__**
 * __//March 28th, in notebook//__**
 * //Start Reviewing for the test on Tuesday, and Wednesday.//**
 * __//March 27th: In notebook//__**

//After participating and listening in the debates what is your opinion now about the roles of technology in our democracy? incorporate 3 articles (loose leaf) **Due Tuesday for both classes!**// //Based on your articles you read in class today, does technology limit or promote democracy, explain?//
 * __//March 23rd: on looseleaf//__**
 * __//March 22nd: on loose leaf//__**
 * __//March 21st: On Loose leaf//__**
 * __//1)//__** //Research ONE newspaper article on doublethink in our society. (ex. weapons of mass destruction; oil spills) Bring in article//
 * __//2) How is doublethink used? Explain(on looseleaf)//__**

//Read part 3, chapter three and then write a summary, ON LOOSE LEAF!// //On loose leaf, at least two paragraphs// //Answer both questions: Now that Winston and Julia have been caught, what do you predict will happen to them? Second question: Reread page 181, why does Winston beleive hope lies within the proles?// //Finish reading chapter two of part three, after-wards write a summary.// //Vocabulary quiz tomorrow!// //Finish reading chapter 1 in part 3 and write a summary// //3) Read Part 2 chapters 8 & 9 in 1984, stop at "The theory and practice of oligarchical Coll." Also answer question #'s 3-10.// //Test on part one tomorrow, also don't forget to read part 2 pages, 130-138//
 * __//March 20th//__**
 * __//March 19th//__**
 * __//March 16th//__**
 * __//March 15th//__**
 * __//March 6th//__**
 * __//1) VOCABULARY QUIZ!!! Tomorrow (Wednesday)-STUDY!!!//__**
 * __//2) Create flashcards for vocabulary words//__**
 * __//March 5th//__**

//continue reading pa////rt two chapters (3-5)// //Questions 11-14// //then part 5 answer questions 1 and 2// //Quiz part 1 on tuesday// //Create interest privacy Bill (2 paragraphs, typed)//
 * __//March 2nd//__**

__//**March 1st**//__ //Read part 2, chapter 2, then answer questions 9 & 10// //then on Loose leaf, answer these two questions.// //1) Why is the telling of history important?// //2) What are the consequences if History is altered with false facts or merely even erased.// __//**Feb 29th**//__ //Vocabulary collage// //Read part 2 Chapter 1 and answer questions 1-8// __//**Feb 28th**//__ //Read Chapter 8// //(//**//One VII//****I)** //answer questions 4-10//

__//**Feb 16th**//__ //__February BEAK HW: **CATCH UP in the reading if you are behind!!**__//


 * //1) Read in __1984:__ Sections V,VI, VII (In Brown Cover Copy: pgs.43-70)//**
 * //2) Complete the following questions __in your notebook__://**
 * //One IV,V,VI- Questions #1-10//**
 * //One VII-Questions 31-3//**

__//**Feb 15th**//__ //Finish Diary/Journal entry// //(optional format)// //!st paragraph- Provide background to what happened to NYC, describe Oceania// //2nd Paragraph- Explain "new regulations" in NYC according to Oceania// //3rd paragraph- What do you miss from your old life?// //4th Paragraph- After the shock, what will your reaction be like?// //Due Thursday, Feb 16, 2012//

__//**Feb 14th2012**//__ //Finish up your entry, finish what you did not complete in class// __//**Feb 13th 2012**//__ //Read in 1984 pgs 34-43 or section 5 depending on what book you may have,// //Put stickies were Foreshadowing occurs, Also Finish distopian cartoons, 1-3 frames,// __//**Reminder vocab quiz tommorow!**//__ __//**Feb 10th**//__ //Finish today's classwork if you did not finish it in class, Reminder: Vocabulary Quiz on Monday, review words.// __//**Feb 8th**//__ //Finish reading sections 1 & 2, and then answer questions 1-10 in your notebook, note this assignment is due on Friday// __//**Feb.7th**//__ //1) Why do you think the poster says: "Big Brother is Watching You?" What does this mean? __**ONE paragraph**__// //2) Thought Polics: How would you feel if you lived in a society that had this. Describe it's impact on your life.//__//**ONE paragraph**//__ //**2 paragraphs TOTAL on looseleaf**//

__//**Feb 6th**//__ __//**Research George Orwell write 1 paragraph summary on his life, then create a collage**//__ __//**Fed 1st**//__ //write 1 and a half pages to your narrative story, due monday, typed// __//**January 31st,2012**//__ //Research two people that you consider to be a risk taker, what did he/she do? Write one paragraph for each.// __//**January,19th,2012**//__ //Second draft is due tomorrow,// //Final draft is due monday// __//**January 17th,2012**//__ //second draft due on thursday, make revisions to your first draft based n your peer edits and review// __//**January 23th 2012**//__ //write out your fifth page, and incorporate 5 pieces of dialogue somewhere throughout your story.// __//**January 11th 2012**//__ //Vocabulary quiz tomorrow, study!// //Incorporate 5 apposite sentences into your story draft, also by thursday have 3-4 pages typed//

__//**January 6th 2012:**//__ //**WRITE __1 & 1/2 pgs__. for your ABSURD story**//

__//January 5th 2012//__ __//January 4th 2012//__ __//-//__ **//read (again) sharpie cakes story//** __//January 3rd 2012//__ __//Tuesday December 20th,2011//__
 * //continue working on outline (symbolism-how does this connect to your social criticism?)//**
 * //Finish outlining your story//**
 * //then answer what does this character want?//**
 * //(loose leaf) out line the plot in bullet points//**
 * //create vocabulary collage//**
 * //Research a fourth article on your social justice issue, print it out and then write a one paragraph summary on your article (loose leaf)//**

__//Monday December 19th//__ __//Research an article on your social justice issue, print it out, and then write a one paragraph summary on your article ( on loose leaf)//__

__//Wed. December 14th//__ __//Tuesday December 13th//__ __//Monday december 12th//__ __//Thursday December 8th//__ __//Wed. December 7th//__ __//Tuesday December 6th//__ __//Monday Nov. 28th//__ __//Thursday Nov.17th//__ __//Tuesday, Nov.15th://__ __//Complete//__ //poetry brainstorming sheet for WED!!!// //Complete Questionaire for Thursday// __//Thursday Novermber 10th//__ __//November 3rd//__ __//Wednesday November 2nd//__ __//vocab test tomorrow!//__ __//Tuesday, November 1st//__ __//Reminder: Vocab test on Thursday!//__ __//Friday, October 28th//__
 * //what does a sharpie cake look like? Draw one//**
 * //on looseleaf write one paragraph as to what you think the little green monster represents, use 2-3 examples from the text.//**
 * //vocabulary test tommmorow!//**
 * //read the little green monster 2 times!//**
 * //vocabulary test on monday, study!//**
 * //Create a song/ or play using the vocabulary words, due tomorrow.//**
 * Highlight 4 scenes you found interesting on looseleaf**
 * Quote, page number, then ask a question or make a connection**
 * //List 7 specific details//**
 * //How does specificity improve Murakani's writing?//**
 * //continue reading the novel, up to page 18. and then write one a paragraph summary about the novel.//**
 * //Draft 1 emailed to Christie tmm.by 5pm//**//__,__ **also Final Poem is due on Monday along with the 2 paragraphs, and Analysis sheet is due on Wed.**//
 * //choose a poem from the packet handed out today in class and complete the entire analysis worksheet, this assignment shall be handed in on Monday.//**
 * //write 2 paragraphs about what you did and did not like based on Persepolis the movie ( loose leaf)//**
 * //create flashcards for the vocabulary words//**
 * //choose 7 of the vocabulary words to create a song//**
 * Final Persepolis essay due Monday!**
 * Teacher: Sandra Fritz**
 * Class:** 10th grade English
 * __*MOST RECENT__** H.W. is listed first.
 * ALL H.W. must be typed and handed-in on time.**

Academic Year: 2011-2012 __Thursday, Oct.27th__ __Wednesday,Oct.26th:__
 * write second draft of Persepolis essay**
 * Rewrite your CONCLUSION (see hand-out from class)**
 * (and INTRO if you haven't done so already)**

__Tues.,Oct.25__**:**
 * Vocabulary COLLAGE**

__Monday,Oct.24th:__
 * Rewrite your INTRODUCTION**

__Thurs.,Oct 20th:__ Write __Reason X (and examples__) and __Reason Y (and examples)__
 * Write 2 pgs of Persepolis Essay:

__Wed., Oct.19th:__ Finish GRAPHIC ORGANIZER** In ONE paragraph answer the shared inquiry questions (Why did Marjane Satrapi immigrate to Austria?). IN NOTEBOOK. If you are behind in the reading (the group I spoke with after the discussion): Read: pgs.54-80 and write a 3-4 sentence summary FOR EACH Chapter (in notebook).
 * **__Tuesday, Oct.18th:__**

FOCUS: WHY did Marjane Satrapi’s parents decide to send her to Austria ? Why did she go? On looseleaf ||
 * __Monday, Oct.17th__**:
 * __HW:__** Identify __5 important quotes__ worthy of discussion that connect to the shared inquiry

__**Friday, Oct.14, 2011:**__ FINISH Theme Sheet (BOTH sides)

__**Thursday, Oct.13, 2011:**__ 1) Create FLASHCARDS for vocabulary words 2) STUDY for vocabulary quiz tomorrow (Friday)
 * 3) FINISH reading Persepolis**

__**Tuesday, Oct 11th, 2011:**__ 1) __HW due Thursday:__ On Loose leaf in one-two paragraphs TOTAL ANSWER: 1)What do you think about the keys? 2)What do you think abut the Taking it to the Streets Campaign? 3) Are they similar or different? 4) Read pgs. 111-134 5) *Vocabulary Quiz on Friday __**Friday, Oct. 7:**__ 1) Final TYPED Veil Essay due TUESDAY 2) Vocabulary Collage (draw/ paste pictures that explain the definition of the vocaulary words
 * please label the picture with the word

__**Thursday, Oct. 6:**__ Complete DRAFT of Veil Essay (1pg- 1 1/4 pg. TYPED)
 * Final typed essay due TUESDAY-

__**Wednesday, Oct. 5:**__ COMPLETE graphic organizer for Veil essay

__**Tuedsay, October 4, 2011:**__ 1) In __Persepolis__: read pgs. 92-110 2) Use sticky notes 3) Read article on Turkey 4) On looseleaf: summarize the main points of the article in 1 paragraph

__**Monday, Oct. 3, 2011:**__ 1) In __Persepolis__: READ pgs. 62-92 2) USE sticky notes 3) Finish NY times Article 4) On loose leaf: What are the reasons the women in the article state for using the hijab/niquab? ANswer in bullet points (about 4-5 reasons)

USE the Thesis FORMULA in your mini-essay: Topic + Opinion + X, Y, and Z = your thesis __**Tuesday, Sept. 27th, 2011:**__ 1) In __Persepolis:__ Read pgs. 40-62 2) What are some major influences in Marjane's life? (ex, political) List 3 3) List 4 details for EACH factor 4)How did CLASS play a role in the health care received by the 3 New Yorkers? (1 paragraph) __Monday, Sept. 26, 2011:__
 * __Wed., Sept 28th, 2011__**:
 * Mini-ESSAY: (1-1 ½ pgs __TYPED__)
 * DUE: Oct. 3rd, 2011 (Monday)**
 * __Write a Mini-Essay answering the following question:__**
 * What are some major influences in Marjane’s life? Describe 3 factors (for example, political, religious, etc) and discuss how each event or person shaped Marjane and __made her grow up.__ How does she change because of this influence? Be specific and include details from the book.**
 * ALL of this HOMEWORK TO BE DONE IN YOUR NOTEBOOK** ||
 * 1) Read pgs. 3-39 in __Persepolis__ by Marjane Satrapi**
 * 2) Use STICKY NOTES to label the factors that influenced Marjane in maturing and "growing up"**

__Friday, Sept. 23, 2011:__
 * 1) Create imagery chart (see, smell, taste, touch, hear) for your "missing" scene in //Arabian Nights//**
 * 2) Write 1/2 paged typed (about 2 paragraphs) for this descriptive scene that you will write**


 * __Thursday, Sept.22, 2011:__**
 * FINAL TYPED Essay due tomorrow**

__Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2011__:
 * 1) Change 5-6 sentences and make them more DESCRIPTIVE**
 * 2) Write Draft #2 by making the CHANGES during your peer review or teacher conference**
 * 3) FINAL Copy due FRIDAY**


 * __Tuesday, Sept. 20th:__**
 * Finish Writing DRAFT to essay**


 * __Monday, September 19, 2011:__**


 * Complete the ESSAY NOTES sheet (handed out today in class)**
 * Only write bullets, not complete sentences**


 * __Friday, September 16:__**


 * __Answer Both Questions TYPED:__ One Paragraph for each question:**


 * 1) How does Shivak’s background influence her? How does it influence her view on womanhood?**


 * 2) Shivak mentions the danger of spending too much time in the mirror. She extends this metaphor to the dangers of spending too much time with people and ideas that reflect your own. Why is this problem?**


 * The video link is below:**


 * __ @http://www.ted.com/talks/elif_shafak_the_politics_of_fiction.html __**


 * Academic Year: 2010-2011**

ELA SUMMER READING BOOKS & ASSIGNMENT:

__Thursday, June 2nd:__ __Wednesday, June 1st:__
 * Write a letter to Bloomblerg**
 * What are some ways to battle stereotypical thinking. (1-2 paragraphs)**

__Tuesday, May 31st:__
 * Finish essay, final draft due tomorrow**

__Thursday, May 26th:__
 * Create outline**
 * Write a draft by Tuesday**

__Wednesday, May 25th:__
 * -Research your poet**
 * -Write your intro**

__Monday, May 23rd 2011__**__:__**
 * 1) Read and Respond to poem "The Soul Selects Her Own Society" (see below the steps to how to read a poem)**
 * 2) Read essay and __Answer questions on Worksheet__ which is attached to the essay on "The Soul Selects her own Society"**

Steps on How to Read a Poem

Simile **- A comparison between two things using the words like or as. ** Metaphor **- A comparison between two things without using the words like or as. ** Personification **- When an inanimate object is given the characteristics of humans. ** Hyperbole **- A huge exaggeration. ** Alliteration **- At the beginning of words, there is a repetition of consonants ** Assonance **- Anywhere in the words, there is a repetition of vowels. ** Consonance **- Anywhere in the words, there is a repetition of consonant sounds. ** Onomatopoeia **<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 16px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">- Words that sound like the name of the word ** <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 16px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Repetition **<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 16px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">- Words or phrases that are repeated. ** <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 16px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Ryhme **<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 16px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">- Words that sound alike. **
 * <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 16px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">1) Read the title. What does it tell you about the poem? What do you think it is going to be about? **
 * <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 16px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">2) Read the Poem. Do this at least twice and one time should be aloud. **
 * <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 16px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">3) Look up any words you don't understand. No word should be overlooked or ignored. **
 * <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 16px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">4) Identify the speaker. The Speaker is not necessarily the poet. **
 * <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 16px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">5) Pay attention to the form of the poem. How the poem looks, the spacing, punctuation, and so on. (Shape) **
 * <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 16px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">6) Figure out the tone of the poem. How does it make you feel? The emotion or feeling that is given off. Is it sad? Happy? What is it? **
 * <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 16px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">7) Look for poetic techniques such as **
 * <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 16px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">• Her smile is as radiant as the sun. **
 * <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 16px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">• She is a shooting star. **
 * <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 16px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">• The wind whistled a tune. **
 * <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 16px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">• I am dumber than a ton of bricks **
 * <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 16px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">• Through thick and thin. **
 * <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 16px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">• Or hear old Triton blow his wreathed horn. **
 * <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 16px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">• He struck a streak of bad luck. **
 * <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 16px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">• Baa Baa Black Sheep **
 * <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 16px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">• I love her smile, I love her laugh, I love her smell, I love everything about her. **
 * <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 16px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">• The teacher was sad, that I did bad. **
 * <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 16px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">• Since she left me; I am no longer happy. **
 * <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 16px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">8) Analyze each of the lines and the meaning that it contributes to the poem as a whole. **
 * <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 16px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">9) Where is the turning point in the poem? When does the poet’s speech change or attitude shift? (Volta) **
 * <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 16px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">10) Determine the overall meaning of the poem? Why did the poet write it? What was his purpose? **
 * <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 16px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">11) Reread the poem to make sense of it and pick up anything that you may have missed. **

__Friday, May 20th:__ __Thursday, May 19th:__
 * Select a poem of your choice and use the "How to read a poem" to interpret it.**
 * Bring in the lyrics of a song you like. It has to be appropriate.**


 * Wednesday, May 18th:**
 * Study for Vocabulary test and CREATE flashcards (SEE WORDS BELOW:)**
 * 2) Interpret Sonnet 130 and indicate which lines support your ideas (one paragraph on LOOSE LEAF)**


 * Vocabulary Words:**
 * 1)** __Explicate__**: –verb (used with object) **
 * 1. to make plain or clear; explain; interpret. **
 * 2. to develop (a principle, theory, etc.). **
 * //The student asked the teacher to __explicate__ the requirements for the final project.//**
 * 2)** __Defamation__**: –noun **
 * 1. the act of defaming; false or unjustified injury of the good reputation of another, as by slander or libel; calumny: //She sued the magazine for __defamation__ of character//. **
 * 3)** __Chagrin__**: –noun **
 * 1. a feeling of vexation, marked by disappointment or humiliation. **
 * //To her __chagrin__, the party ended just as she arrived.//**
 * 4)** __Grotesque__**: –adjective**
 * 1. odd or unnatural in shape, appearance, or character; fantastically ugly or absurd; bizarre. **
 * 2. fantastic in the shaping and combination of forms, as in decorative work combining incongruous human and animal figures with scrolls, foliage, etc. **
 * //The body of the victim was __grotesque__.//**
 * 5)** __Receptive__**: –adjective**
 * 1. having the quality of receiving, taking in, or admitting. **
 * 2. able or quick to receive knowledge, ideas, etc.: //a receptive mind//. **
 * 3. willing or inclined to receive suggestions, offers, etc., with favor: //a __receptive__ listener//. **
 * 6)** __Fracas__**: –noun**
 * 1. a noisy, disorderly disturbance or fight; riotous brawl; uproar. **
 * //The unruly students caused a __fracas__ in the hallway.//**


 * 7)** __Abrasive__**: –noun**
 * 1. any material or substance used for grinding, polishing, etc., as emery, pumice, or sandpaper. **
 * –adjective**
 * 2. tending to abrade; causing abrasion; abrading. **
 * 3. tending to annoy or cause ill will; overly aggressive: //an __abrasive__ personality//. **
 * 8)** __Savory__**: –adjective**
 * 1. pleasant or agreeable in taste or smell: a savory aroma. **
 * 2. piquant: a savory jelly. **
 * 3. pleasing, attractive, or agreeable. **
 * //The food at the five-star restaurant was quite __savory__.//**
 * 9)** __Reticent__**: –adjective**
 * 1. disposed to be silent or not to speak freely; reserved. **
 * 2. reluctant or restrained. **
 * //The husband was __reticent__ because he was afraid to hurt his wife’s feelings.//**
 * 10)** __Complacent__**: –adjective**
 * 1. pleased, especially with oneself or one's merits, advantages, situation, etc., often without awareness of some potential danger or defect; self-satisfied: //The voters are too complacent to change the government//. **
 * 2. pleasant; complaisant.**

__Tuesday, May 17th:__
 * Write your interpretation of the poems and indicate which lines lead you to that conclusion**

__Monday, May 16th:__
 * Write the steps of a how to**

__Thursday, May 12th:__
 * Work on your essay**

__Wednesday, May 11th:__
 * Write a short story using all of the vocabulary words**

__Tuesday, May 10th:__
 * What events lead to the falling action? Why did Aidoo portray the characters the way she did? Explain throughly**

__Monday, May 9th:__
 * Contact your group members to continue working on your play and connect your thoughts**

__Friday, May 6th:__
 * "Anowa" essay**

__Monday, May 2nd:__
 * Despite their constant arguing, why do you think Kofi doesn't leave Anowa?**

__Friday, April 15th:__
 * -Traditions essay**
 * -Timeline**

__Wednesday, April 13th:__
 * Complete your introductions with a well-developed thesis.**

__Tuesday, April 12th:__
 * Complete characterization chart and study for quiz.**

__Friday, April 8th:__
 * On looseleaf, convince Kofi Ako that it is morally wrong to have slaves. (1-2 paragraphs)**

__Thursday, April 7th:__
 * On looseleaf: Do you believe that men and women are treated equally? Explain why + give examples. (1-2 paragraphs)**

__Wednesday, April 6th:__
 * On looseleaf, discuss a instance where you went against your parents' wishes and did something they did not approve of. Why did you do it and what happened?**

__Tuesday, April 5th:__
 * On looseleaf, answer: Why do you think it was important for a woman to marry after puberty during these times?**
 * Keep in mind setting, way of life, culture. 2 Paragraphs**

__Monday, April 4th:__
 * Read the cast, production notes, and prologue**

__Thursday, March 24th:__
 * 1) Finish the graphic organizer.**
 * 2) If you finish the organizer, write your introductory paragraph.**

__Wednesday, March 23rd:__
 * Vocabulary flashcards**

__Monday, March 21st:__
 * 1) Quote sheet**
 * 2) Discuss Yunior's relationship with his father. (Notebook)**

__Thursday, March 17th:__
 * Collage:**
 * Label your words, and do not choose the first picture on google images!**

__Friday, March 11th:__
 * Presentation and poster due Monday!**

__Thursday, March 10th:__
 * Weave questions into a presentation:**
 * __Start:__ 1) Quote**
 * 2) Anecdote**
 * 3) Statistic**
 * __Format:__**
 * 1) What event did you change?**
 * 2) Why was this change important or significant?**
 * 3) Explain exactly how you changed the history event**
 * 4) What are 3 consequences of your event? Explain each.**
 * 5) Explain picture/poster to finish presentation.**

__Wed. March 9th:__
 * Work on poster and speech**
 * Due Monday**

__Monday, March 7th:__
 * Study for the test!**

__Friday, March 4th:__
 * Finish study packet.**
 * Study for 2 hours or more**

__Thursday, March 3rd:__
 * -Final new history project due tomorrow**
 * -Exams:**
 * Mon- Short response**
 * Tues- Essay test**

__Wednesday, March 2nd:__
 * Work on your draft**

__Tuesday, March 1st:__
 * Bring in second draft. (3 pages.)**

__Monday, February 28th:__
 * Bring in first draft of your essay.**

__Friday, February 18th:__
 * Draft #1 of your changed event**

__Thursday, February 17th:__
 * No homework**

__Wednesday, February 16th:__
 * -Vocabulary quiz tomorrow.**
 * -Finish the graphic organizer.**

__Tuesday, February 15th:__
 * -Create flashcards for the quiz**
 * -Choose one event in history that you wish had not happened or that you could rewrite**

__Monday, February 14th:__
 * Write a story or song on vocabulary words. *Use all of the words**__.__

__Friday, February 11th:__
 * -Finish book**
 * -On looseleaf write a 2-paragraph reaction to the ending. Was it what you expected? Explain.**
 * -Voc. quiz on Thursday.**

__Thursday, February 10th:__
 * -Read pgs. 220-230**
 * -On looseleaf summarize the view points of your article (Does technology limit/promote democracy? 2 paragraphs.)**

__Wednesday, February 9th:__
 * Read p. 210-220**
 * Questions 8-10**
 * Three- III, IV, V # 1-2 in notebook.**

__Tuesday, February 8th:__
 * Create vocabulary collage**
 * for the following words:**


 * 1) animosity 6) revel**
 * 2) apathy 7) pliable**
 * 3) decrepit 8)unkempt**
 * 4) obsolete 9) fortitude**
 * 5) omnivorous 10) bereft**

__Monday, February 7th:__
 * 1) Read pgs. 200-210**
 * 2) Answer questions on worksheet (Part Three: Ch. I and II)**
 * questions #1-7 in your notebook**

__Friday, February 4th:__
 * 1) Ad due monday. (Test grade)**
 * 2) Read pg. 182-200**
 * 3) Based on the planning, why do you think the Party uses doublethink? Why do we use it in our own lives? *1 paragraph on looseleaf***

__Thursday, February 3rd:__
 * -Read p. 172-182**
 * -Write a one paragraph summary. (On looseleaf)**
 * -Get your test signed.**

__Wednesday, February 2nd:__
 * -Read until pg. 172**
 * -Bring in an ad.**

__Tuesday, February 1st:__** -Read //1984// until pg. 162 -Open book test tomorrow on //1984.// __Homework for January 24th-Feb.1st:__ Write a 1 1/2 -2pgs. Essay on the following question: (if you were absent today, scroll down below for the reading handed out in class). CLICK on the link or copy and paste the link. Also read the excerpt that I typed for you below.) __**QUESTION:**__ FOCUS on the similarities: Compare __daily life for Winston Smith (in Oceania) and Anne Frank__ (during the Holocaust) Use the reading handed out in class. Despite the different settings, how are their two lives similar?? Focus on the similarities. Remember: 1) Create a THESIS statement 2) Provide examples/details from each reading
 * **REGENTS WEEK HOMEWORK: the ESSAY MUST BE TYPED!!!!!!**
 * 1) Read until pg. 152 in __1984__**
 * 2) Answer questions on questions sheet for Part Two: I-IV #11-14**
 * Part Two: V-VIII #1-10**
 * ALL IN YOUR NOTEBOOK!!!**
 * 3) WRITE an __ESSAY to the following ESSAY question__:**


 * If you were absent TODAY (Jan. 24th) go to the following link for the __reading passage__ handed out today: **(__ONLY read__ the __November 20th, 1942 and November 28th, 1942__**
 * entries in the book)**


 * http://books.google.com/books?id=kRE8xxCmUcMC&printsec=frontcover&dq=diary+of+a+young+girl&hl=en&ei=HKQ9TZexHoGBlAf_iYXrBQ&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=1&ved=0CC0Q6AEwAA#v=onepage&q&f=false**


 * Also: read the following excerpt (which is NOT on google books):**
 * Saturday, 28 November, 1942**
 * "Dear Kitty, [the name of Anne's diary]**
 * We have used too much electricity, more than our ration. Result: the utmost economy and the prospect of having it cut off. No light for a fortnight; a pleasant thought, that, but who knows, perhaps it won't happen after all! It's too dark to read in the afternoon after four or half past...."**
 * Yours, Anne**
 * (What does the ration remind you of in the book 1984?Think about this SIMILARITY and other SIMILARITIES between Winston and Anne's life.)**
 * FORMAT for ESSAY:**
 * Introduction: Thesis statement**
 * A possible Thesis //could be: Although Anne Frank and Winston SMith lived in different settings, they both faced the harsh realities of a controlling and repressive government, such as X, Y, and Z. (you insert the similarities)// Body Paragraph #1 Topic: Citizens Unfair arrest -specific example from 1984 -specific example from Anne Frank Body Paragraph #2 Topic: Feelings of isolation -specific example from 1984 -specific example from Anne Frank Body Paragraph #3 Topic: Faced rations (food, resources) -specific example from 1984 -specific example from Anne Frank Conclusion: Repeat thesis -offer possible hope, such as each character has a secret hiding place __Friday, January 21st:__**

Read until pg. 105

Questions 1-10 part two.
 * __Thursday, January 20th:__**

Test on //1984// tomorrow.
 * __Wednesday, January 19th:__**

1) Read pages 95-105 2) Finish questions 1-10 part one: VII, VIII. 3) Test on Thursday.
 * __Tuesday, January 18th:__**

1) Read pgs. 64-95 2) Writing assignment due Tuesday 2) Test on //1984// on Thursday
 * __Friday, January 14th:__**

DNA worksheet
 * __Thursday, January 13th:__**

1) Read pages 55-65 2) Vocabulary flashcards 3) Answer questions # 1-10 on one sheet. (1984, part one: IV, V, VI)
 * __Wednesday, January 12th:__**

1) Read pages 45-55 2) Finish cartoon 3) Vocabulary quiz on Thursday
 * __Tuesday, January 11th:__**

Read pages 34-45 (Put sticky notes where foreshadowing appears)
 * __Monday, January 10th:__**

1) Read pgs.20-34 2) Write a 2-paragraphs summary of the events, so far, of the novel. (On loose-leaf)
 * __Friday, January 7th:__**

1)Collecting notebooks tomorrow. 2)Vocabulary collage
 * __Thursday, January 6th:__**

-Read until pg. 20 -Answer questions 1-10 in your notebook.(Answer in complete sentences)
 * __Wednesday, January 5th:__**

1. Why do you think the poster says: Big brother is watching you__.__ Explain in one paragraph in notebook) 2. Thought Police-How would you feel? Or draw the former London.
 * __Tuesday, January 4th:__**

Collage on George Orwell (3-4 pictures, 5 facts)
 * __Monday, January 3rd:__**

Choose an independent reading book and read 50-60 pages over the break, then: 1) Bring in the book title 2) Author's name 3) Pg. #'s 4) 2 journal entries based on what you've read. (1/2 pg. each)
 * __Wednesday, December 22nd:__**
 * Handwritten or typed

On loose leaf write 1-2 paragraphs: what is the social criticism of the story?
 * __T__uesday__, December 21st:__**
 * Provide evidence.

1) Read a newspaper article 2) Read it and bring it to class 3) Create 4 multiple choice questions for it
 * __Monday, December 20th:__**

No homework
 * __Friday, December 17th:__**

Bring in your first draft of your story if you haven't.
 * __Thursday, December 16:__**

1) Create flashcards 2) Final draft due tomorrow.
 * __Wednesday, December 15th:__**

1) Bring in draft #2 tomorrow for editing. 2) Integrate 5-6 appositives into your short story.
 * __Tuesday, December 14th:__**

Draft #2 of your story
 * __Monday, December 13th:__**

1) Write a vocabulary short story in your notebook. 2) Finish typing your short story + making changes to it. 3) Draft #2 due Tuesday.
 * __Friday, December 10th:__**

1) Type up half of short story draft with all the suggestions from your classmates**__.__** 2) Define: bovine, expurgate, impugn, intemperate, disavow, gauntlet, elan, relegate, perfidy, consternation.
 * __Thursday, December 9th:__**

1. Work on 4-5 places that you incorporate dialogue in your story that moves the action forward. 2.Draft #2 due Tuesday (typed)
 * __Wednesday, December 8th:__**

1) Make a list on loose-leaf on the changes you will make to your story based on peer review (4-5 changes) 2) Find 3 places in your story where you can add dialogue.
 * __Tuesday, December 7th:__**

Read "Edgar & Martha" then: -Write a one paragraph summary. -Write 1 question that you would like to ask about the story or writing.
 * __Monday, December 6th:__**

Draft #1 of short story due Monday. (4-5 pages, handwritten)
 * __Friday, December 3rd:__**

Write page 2 of your story
 * __Thursday, December 2nd:__**

Write one page of your story
 * __Wednesday, December 1st:__**

Create vocabulary flashcards Vocabulary quiz tomorrow!
 * __Tuesday, November 30th:__**

Finish story work sheet.
 * __Monday, November 29th:__**

1)Complete the 2nd non-traditional chart. 2)Finish character decription: How does he/she look like? Age, Habits, What does he/she likes? What does he/she dislikes?
 * __Tuesday, November 23rd:__**

Create two "typical" sensory charts for your object in the notebook.
 * __Monday, November 22nd:__**

Finish looking up 2 articles on your social criticism topic.
 * __Friday, November 19th:__**
 * Write 2 summaries for your 2 articles on __loose leaf__


 * __Thursday, Nov. 18th:__**
 * __Choose ONE of the following 3 choices:__ 1) Write a Vocabulary story using all the words OR 2) Change the lyrics to two songs and incorporate 5 vocabulary words in each (total of the 10 vocabulary words in the two songs) OR 3) Write your OWN song (using the melody of any song) and incorporate the 10 vocabulary words**

__Wednesday, November 17th:__
 * 1. What topic/criticism in society do you want to write about? (In a short story)**
 * 2. Read an article on your topic.**
 * 3. Write a well -developed summary on __loose leaf.__**

__Tuesday, November 16th:__
 * Sharpie cake due tomorrow.**

__Monday, November 15th:__
 * Create a drawing or 3D model of a Sharpie cake.**

__Friday, November 12th__ **:**
 * Article on Arizona (current events):**
 * @http://www.nytimes.com/2010/09/27/us/27water.html?ref=global-home&pagewanted=print RESPOND with your opinion: Do you agree or disagree? Should people continue to leave water jugs for the people crossing the desert? ANSWER in __2-3 paragraphs__ on loose leaf or TYPED**

__Thursday, Nov.11:__
 * No school.**

__Wednesday, Nov.10:__
 * No homework.**

__Tuesday, Nov.9:__
 * Reread "The little Green Monster"**

__Monday, Nov.8:__
 * In __notebook__ make a list of: -3 conventional symbols -3 personal symbols Describe each in 2-3 sentences.**

__Friday, Nov.5:__
 * No homework.**

__Thursday, Nov.4:__
 * Final draft on surrealistic picture due tomorrow**

__Wednesday, Nov.3:__
 * 1) Finish draft #1 of mini-essay on surrealistic painting, 1 pg.; include:**
 * Paragraph 1: Introduction (Hook)**
 * Paragraph 2:What do you see in the art? What is unique about it?**
 * Paragraph 3:How does the object or person presented in the piece differ from how you would typically see it? What do you think the artist is trying to say in the painting?**
 * Paragraph 4:Conclusion.**


 * 2)Reread "The Second Bakery Attack"**

__Tuesday, Nov.2:__
 * No school.**

__Monday, Nov.1:__
 * 1)Write 4 open-ended questions about "The second bakery attack" on loose leaf.**
 * 2)Write a one paragraph summary about the story.**
 * (Missing assignment due Wednesday, Nov.3)**

__Friday, Oct.29:__
 * Research and print a surrealistic picture for Monday**

__Thursday, Oct.28:__
 * 1)Vocabulary test tomorrow**
 * 2)Type a one-page dialogue+narration of one of the scenes of //The Tale of Genji//**

__Wednesday, Oct.27:__
 * Vocabulary Flashcards**

__Tuesday, Oct.26:__
 * Type "36 hours in..."**

Monday, Oct.25:
 * Finish reading Tale of the Genji story**

__Friday, Oct.22nd:__
 * Create a story using 6-7 vocabulary words (1pg)**

__Thurs., Oct. 21st:__
 * Create a vocabulary collage**

__Wed.,Oct. 20th:__
 * Define vocabulary words:**
 * averse abate abject evince extol deride fervent inoculate reproach superfluous**

__Tues, Oct. 19th:__ Hand-in FINAL copy of your Persepolis essay tomorrow, **__Wed., Oct.20th__**
 * EDIT your draft.**

Write a NEW conclusion using the hourglass formula learned in class
 * __Monday, Oct. 18th:__**

Write DRAFT #2 using the S.T.A.R. revising techniques learned in class
 * __Friday, Oct. 15th:__**

Write a NEW introduction for your essay (using the hooks that we learned in class)
 * __Thurs., Oct.14th:__**


 * __Wed, Oct.13th:__**

PSATs--no class (see Tuesday, Oct. 12th)

1) Vocabulary Flashcards 2) STUDY for Voc. Quiz on Thursday: Words: 1) umbrage 2) hiatus 3) lurid 4) approbation 5) provincial 6) decadence 7) hackneyed 8) expostulate 9) coalition 10) assuage
 * __Tuesday, Oct 12th__**:

3) Hand-in Draft #1 of Persepolis Essay

NO School
 * __Mon, Oct.11th__**:

1) Complete GRAPHIC ORGANIZER for Persepolis essay 2) TYPE draft #1 of essay--bring on Tuesday (underline your thesis statement)
 * __Friday, Oct.8th:__**


 * __Thursday, Oct. 7th__**

Finish taking notes for your essay question Bring in Persepolis book tomorrow


 * HOMEWORK:**

I Read pgs. 62-72
 * __Friday, Sept.24__**

II)Look up the following terms and write 3-4 sentences on each. (What happened? Or what did that person do?

1) Islamic Revolution 2) Shah of Iran 3) Che Guevara 4) Persepolis

TYPED

Complete Written assignment (final TYPED)
 * __Thursday, Sept.23__**
 * INCORPORATE 3-4 vocabulary words into your assignment**
 * DUE FRIDAY**

__Wednesday, Sept. 22__
 * 1) Define Vocabulary words**
 * 2) Create a collage with the words**
 * 3) Complete DRAFT from class on assignment**

__Tuesday, Sept., 21__
 * 1) Read pgs. 40-62 in Persepolis**
 * 2)** __OUTLINE__ **the following assignment: (1-1 1/2 pgs. TYPED) FOLLOW FORMAT in the syllabus:**
 * What are some major influences in Marjane’s life? Describe 3 factors (for example, political, religious, etc) and discuss how each event or person (be specific) shaped Marjane and made her grow up. How does she change because of this influence? Be specific and include details from the book. **

__Monday, Sept. 20th__
 * 1) Read pgs. 3-39 in Persepolis**
 * 2) Use STICKY notes to highlight factors that influence Marjane to mature and grow-up**

__Fri, Sept. 17th:__

Bring in //Persepolis// to class on Monday.

__Thurs, Sept. 16th:__
 * Complete 2 paragraphs on imagery assignment for //Arabian Nights.// //Creative Assignment:// Select a point in the story that needs more development. Write a 2 paragraph description of your setting/scene in //Arabian Nights//.**

__Wed., Sept. 15th:__
 * No H.W. tonight**

__Tuesday, September 14th:__** __Complete GOALS sheet from syllabus and have parent/guardian sign the form.__ __J__