Spring+2014-HN+English+II

=Week 1: 1/26-1/30=

Monday, 1/26
Welcome to English class!
 * You may go ahead and find a seat, but I will be placing you in alphabetical order
 * Once you are placed in your seat, please have out a pen or pencil and a blank sheet of paper

1. Assigned Seats: Alphabetical Order 2. Review syllabus 3. Show Mr. Thomas's Website 4. Show turnitin.com 5. Student Questionnaire: 6. PSAT Practice #1 7. Vocabulary List 1
 * 1.Do you have a computer at home? Do you have internet access? __
 * 2. Last Book You Read:
 * 3. Last Movie You Saw:
 * 4. Favorite Three Bands/Musicians:
 * 5. Favorite book:
 * 6. Do you read any magazines or newspapers, daily websites? If yes, which ones?
 * 7. What do you want to do after high school? College? Tech School? Military? Work?
 * First quiz on Friday!



Homework:
-Get syllabus signed -Create turnitin.com account -Study vocabulary list 1 (quiz on Friday!) -Get English binder and Writer's notebook

Tuesday, 1/27
On a blank sheet of paper, begin your first Start-Up sheet
 * Title the paper “Start-Up Week 1”
 * The date of each day will go in the left margin
 * You will copy down PART of the question/prompt (the portion that is italicized)
 * You will answer fully, as directed by the directions given
 * You will draw a line between each day to keep clear organization

Start-Up: //First Day of New Semeste//r;
 * In 5 sentences, describe your first day of the new semester:
 * Did anything funny happen?
 * Is it what you expected it to be so far?
 * Write 3 unique get-to-know-you questions
 * Think outside the box, not things like, “What is your favorite color?”
 * Questions like, “If you could be on the cover of one magazine, which magazine would you choose?” or “If you had a pet snake, what would you name it?”


 * When you have finished, please have out your vocabulary list, your answer sheet from yesterday’s reading assessment, and your signed syllabus, if you have it

1. Discuss/share Start-Up 2. Continue PSAT Practice #1 3. Get to Know Each Other 4. Letter from Mr. Thomas 5. Advice to Teachers Essay Assignment 6. No Excuses List
 * Groups of 4-5
 * Ask each member one of your get-to-know-you questions from start-up
 * Read
 * Discuss
 * Review
 * Due on Friday, 1/30 by 10:00pm on turnitin.com



Homework:
-Get syllabus signed -Create turnitin.com account -Study vocabulary list 1 (quiz on Friday!) -Get English binder and Writer's notebook -Begin working on Advice to Teachers essay

Wednesday, 1/28
Start-Up: //Academic Inspiration//; (3-5 sentences) Who is someone who has inspired you academically? Explain what this person did/does to make you want to be a better student.


 * When you have finished, have out your Writer’s Notebook (or a sheet of paper), your signed syllabus, and be silently studying your vocabulary words

1. Share/discuss Start-Up 2. Review assignments and upcoming due dates 3. NHC Vocabulary Pre-Assessment 4. Work on Advice to Teachers essay

**Homework:** -Get syllabus signed -Create turnitin.com account -Study vocabulary list 1 (quiz on Friday!) -Get English binder and Writer's notebook -Begin working on Advice to Teachers essay

Thursday, 1/29
Start-Up: //Close Reading//; Explain why it is important to be able to read a variety of texts closely, understanding the text on a deep level. Give practical examples of when this skill could come into play in your life, either now or in the future.


 * When you have finished, have out your Writer’s Notebook (or a blank sheet of paper), and write down the information below if you need it

Turnitin.com information: Class ID = 9410022 Password= Thomas

1. Laptops: time to work on essay and set up turnitin.com account 2. Share/discuss Start-Up 3. Close reading activity; Gary Soto story: 4. Study for vocabulary quiz
 * Step 1: Simply read the text once
 * Step 2: Re-read the text, this time summarizing each paragraph in the margins
 * Step 3: Re-red the text again, this time annotating...
 * Circle unknown words
 * Underline key phrases that you feel contribute to the author's message
 * Identify any figurative language (simile, metaphor, hyperbole, repetition, parallel structure)
 * Step 4: Review your notes on the text and identify the author's message
 * Step 5: Write a statement explaining the author's message, using 3 pieces of textual evidence to support your answer

**Homework:** -Get syllabus signed -Create turnitin.com account -Study vocabulary list 1 (quiz tomorrow!) -Get English binder and Writer's notebook -Work on Advice to Teachers essay (due to turnitin.com by 10:00pm tomorrow!)

Friday, 1/30
Start-Up: //Writing Rules//; Do you feel that rules of writing serve a purpose? If so, what purpose do they serve? If not, why do you feel they are unimportant? Explain your answer in 3-5 sentences.


 * When you have finished, make sure your name is on this week’s Start-Up sheet and turn your start-ups in to the tray on Mr. Thomas’s desk, then prepare for the vocabulary quiz. For the quiz you will simply need a blank sheet of paper and a writing utensil. You will also need a book to read or an assignment to work on when you finish (have this nearby, but not on your desk)

1. Vocabulary Quiz #1 2. Gary Soto story responses 3. Introduce classmates
 * Review commonly made mistakes
 * What could make these responses stronger...
 * Improve your response!

Homework:
-Get syllabus signed -Create turnitin.com account -Get English binder and Writer's notebook -Work on Academic Expectations essay (due by 10:00pm to turnitin.com tonight!)

=Week 2: 2/2-2/6=

Monday: 2/2
Start-Up: //My Weekend//; Write three grammatically correct sentences about your weekend. In each sentence include at least one of each of the following: noun, adjective, verb, conjunction, pronoun, and preposition


 * When you have finished, take the vocabulary list 2 from the front table, then work on identifying the part of speech and writing a sentence for each.

1. Checking in... 2. Share Start-Up 3. Review Parts of Speech 4. New vocabulary words 5. Writer's Notebook/Homework handout
 * If you were absent Friday, find a time to make up your vocabulary quiz
 * If you have not submitted your essay to turnitin.com, make sure you do so quickly
 * Take notes!
 * Discuss
 * Practice
 * Identify parts of speech
 * Discuss
 * Begin working
 * Finish for homework



Homework:
-Study vocabulary words (quiz Friday) -Bring in your favorite piece of advice from your Advice to Teachers essay -Answer questions on handout

Tuesday, 2/3

 * Have out your homework, I will come around to stamp your work

Start-Up: //Vocab and Grammar Practice//; Write three grammatically correct sentences that include at least one of each of the following: VOCAB WORD, noun, verb, adjective, adverb, conjunction, preposition, and pronoun. Label each part of speech


 * When you have finished, have out your homework and Writer’s Notebook assignment, and quietly study your vocabulary words until we move on

1. Share/discuss Start-Up 2. Checking in... 3. Parts of Speech practice 4. Homework activity 5. //Anthem//
 * Schedule time with me to make up vocabulary quiz, if necessary
 * Bring in one section of advice from your advice to teachers essay
 * We will begin sharing these with the class tomorrow
 * In groups, gather more information on the question your group is assigned
 * One person from each group shares the new information
 * Keep notes on each group's information
 * Discuss
 * Distribute/assign copies
 * Begin reading

Homework:
-Study vocabulary words (quiz Friday) -Bring in your favorite piece of advice from your Advice to Teachers essay -Read Chapter 1 of //Anthem//

Wednesday, 2/4
Start-Up: //Anthem Chapter 1//; What are your initial thoughts about Anthem? Explain in 3-5 sentences. Now, summarize the events of Chapter 1. Try to limit yourself to no more than 7 sentences.


 * When you have finished, have out your Advice to Teachers essay excerpt you will be sharing with the class

1. Share/discuss Start-Up 2. Reading quiz 3. Expectations for speeches 4. Begin giving speeches 5. Critical Inquiry Assignment (CIA)
 * Swap and grade
 * Discuss
 * If you didn't present today, you will tomorrow! Be prepared!
 * Read over
 * Discuss
 * Due at beginning of class Monday, 2/9/15



Homework:
-Study vocabulary words (quiz Friday) -Bring in your favorite piece of advice from your Advice to Teachers essay -Read through Chapter 5 of //Anthem//

Thursday, 2/5
Start-Up: //Anthem Chapters 2-5//; Consider this quote from Chapter 3: “No single one can possess greater wisdom than the many Scholars who are elected by all men for their wisdom.” Explain what this quote means in the context of the society in Anthem. Explain why this belief would be important for this society to exist. What are your thoughts on this quote?


 * When you have finished, silently review for tomorrow’s vocabulary quiz. If you did not present your Advice to Teachers essay excerpt yesterday, please have that out and ready to go for today

1. Share/discuss Start-Up 2. Discuss last night's reading 3. Reading quiz! 4. Finish speeches 5. Work on:
 * Critical Inquiry Assignment
 * Reading //Anthem//

Homework:
-Study for vocabulary quiz -Read //Anthem// chapters 6-8

Friday, 2/6
Start-Up: //Goals//; Write one short-term (could be accomplished within one year) goal and one long-term goal you have for yourself. Explain why it is you want to achieve that and what it will take from you //starting today// to succeed in these goals.


 * When you have finished, get yourself prepared for Vocabulary Quiz 2

1. Self-check Start-Ups 2. Vocabulary Quiz 2 3. Effects of Reality TV Article 4. Work on Critical Inquiry Assignment (CIA)
 * Look over this week's Start-Ups
 * Assess yourself out of 10 possible points
 * Look for completion, neatness, requirements met, and apparent effort
 * Give a defense of your grade; explain to me //why// that is the grade you deserve
 * Read
 * What is the main idea of this article? Use textual evidence to support your answer.
 * Commentary- What are your opinions? Explain.
 * Due at beginning of class Monday!

Homework:
-Finish your CIA -Have a great weekend!

=Week 3: 2/9-2/13=

Monday, 2/9
Turn in your Critical Inquiry Assignment to the tray on my desk. If you do not have your CIA, copy the paragraph below and turn in to my tray.

//Mr. Thomas,// //I do not have my Critical Inquiry Assignment today (2/9/15) because. I will have it turned in to you by ___. I understand that it is late and I am losing points each day it is not turned in.// //Sign your name, date//

Start-Up: //Legacy//; If you could decide what your legacy is going to be, what would you choose to be remembered for? Explain why in 3-5 sentences.


 * When you have finished, take Vocabulary List 3 and begin identifying parts of speech and writing sentences for each word.

1. Discuss Start-Up 2. Checking in... 3. Review vocabulary words 4. Discuss Writer's Notebook pre-reading questions from last Tuesday 5. Read and annotate Ken Saro-Wiwa biography and "Africa Kills Her Sun" 6. Work on tonight's homework
 * Finish //Anthem// by Wednesday
 * //Anthem// final assessment Thursday



Homework:
-Answer connection questions -Study vocabulary

Tuesday, 2/10
Have out your homework!

Start-Up: //Grammar Practice//; Copy the following sentence AS IT IS CURRENTLY, then make needed corrections to make it grammatically correct and identify parts of speech.
 * Every one should do there homework without cheating; and he/she should make sure it is their best work.

*When you have finished, have out a blank sheet of paper and get a laptop from the cart. Find an article online about anything (school-appropriate) that interests you. Then silently study vocabulary.

1. Discuss Start-Up 2. Review homework 3. Class discussion of "Africa Kills Her Sun" 4. Citing Sources for Research Notes: A Page on a Website
 * Groups of three
 * Discuss answers
 * Record similarities, differences, new thoughts/questions
 * Homework: Find two articles and write out the full MLA citation for each



Homework:
-Cite two online articles -Finish //Anthem// -Study vocabulary

Wednesday, 2/11
Start-Up: //Anthem//; As a whole, what do you think about Anthem? Consider the ending; do you feel the novel ended the way you expected it to? Explain. What does Equality ultimately discover about his society?


 * Take a laptop and find an article interesting to you—a different one from the two you cited last night for homework. Then, silently review vocabulary.

1. Discuss Start-Up 2. Citing Sources practice 3. CIA 4. //Anthem// Reflection Questions
 * Read your found article
 * Write one question about the topic of your article (that could be answered using the article)
 * Write the full citation for the article
 * Trade your paper with a neighbor (sheet with question and citation)
 * Find your neighbor's article using his/her given citation
 * Read the article
 * Answer the question your neighbor posed, including an in-text citation
 * Review your answers
 * Refine each answer to one word/thought/topic
 * Review
 * Complete for homework



Homework:
-Study vocabulary -Complete reflection questions

Thursday, 2/12
Start-Up: //3-Week Check In//; Now that you are nearly three weeks through your second semester, assess your performance so far in your new classes. What are some things you are doing that are working well? Why those are working. What might need to be changed? How would changing these habits help you?


 * When you are finished, get a laptop from the cart, open up Word, and silently study your vocabulary until we are ready to move on. If you did not finish last night’s homework (responding to the three Anthem questions) work on that before you begin studying vocabulary

1. Discuss Start-Up 2. Watch //V for Vendetta// Clip 3. //Anthem// Assessment 4. CIA; 3 Choices 5. Study vocabulary
 * https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KKvvOFIHs4k
 * Read transcript
 * Annotate anything that stands out to you, helps you understand V's meaning and purpose, and any connections you can draw between this speech, //Anthem//, and "Africa Kills Her Sun"
 * Discuss





Homework:
-Study for vocabulary quiz -Finish responding to //Anthem// reflection questions if you haven't already

Friday, 2/13
Turn in your homework (CIA 3 topic choices and explanation) to the tray on my desk

Start-Up: //Most Valuable Lesson//; Write about the most valuable thing you ever learned in school. What made it so useful for you?


 * When you have finished, assess your Start-Ups for the week, give yourself a numerical grade out of 10, then give a grade justification statement for why you deserve that grade. Turn your Start-Ups into the tray on my desk. Then, prepare yourself for Vocabulary Quiz 3

1. Vocabulary Quiz #3 2. When you finish:
 * Read/revise/add to your //Anthem// questions in your Writer's Notebook (3 from Wednesday)
 * Label which response you feel is your strongest
 * Get a laptop and finish the //Anthem// assessment
 * Work on the next step on your Sophomore Project Checklist

Homework:
-//Anthem// Assessment due to turnitin.com by midnight tonight

=Week 4: 2/16-2/20= 2/20: HALF DAY FOR STUDENTS

Monday, 2/16
Start-Up: //Citation Practice//; Create a proper MLA citation for the following sources:
 * Source 1= “The Reason for Proper English” by Alexander Bronson on EnglishNerd.com, published by Pearson on 5/13/2014
 * Source 2= “Why We Should All Laugh More” on HuffingtonPost.com on 1/4/2015


 * When you have finished, get a laptop and begin (or continue) working on the “Initial Research” assignment from the sophomore project checklist. If you have already completed the assignment, re-assess the work you have already done, then try to find one more article for each topic before submitting to turnitin.com

1. New vocabulary words 2. Discuss expectations for Initial Research assignment 3. Workshop
 * //Anthem// Assessment
 * Make sure it is uploaded to turnitin.com
 * Initial Research assignment
 * Due to turnitin.com by the end of class
 * //Mythology// Introduction assignment
 * Due in your Writer's Notebook on Wednesday (2/18)



Homework:
-Finish Initial Research assignment, if you didn't in class -Work on //Mythology// assignment (have finished on Wednesday) -Study vocabulary words (quiz Friday)

Tuesday, 2/17
Start-Up: //Hero//; What is a hero, in your opinion? Describe a hero you have experienced in literature. What made him/her a hero? Describe a hero you have experienced in your personal life. What made/makes him/her a hero? Explain.


 * When you have finished, have out your responses to the three Anthem questions from last week (in your Writer’s Notebook), and then study your vocabulary words

1. Discuss Start-Up 2. Speed Dating 3. Introduce //Anthem// final essay 4. Begin working on essay
 * Rotate, discussing responses to the three //Anthem// questions
 * National essay contest...you could win $$$
 * //Mythology// assignment now due on THURSDAY
 * First draft of this essay due TOMORROW



Homework:
-Work on //Anthem// essay

Wednesday, 2/18
Start-Up: //Sentence Completion//; For this Start-Up, copy the sentence given, then record the two words you believe should be placed into the blanks Because King Philip's desire to make Spain the dominant power in sixteenth-century Europe ran counter to Queen Elizabeth's insistence on autonomy for England, --- was ---.

A. reconciliation. . assured B. warfare. . avoidable C. ruination. . impossible D. conflict. . inevitable E. diplomacy. . simple


 * When you have finished, have out your essay, a blank sheet of paper, and a writing utensil (preferably a colored one!)

1. Discuss Start-Up 2. 20 minutes: work on //Anthem// essays 3. Work on Sophomore Project process
 * What obstacles are you facing?
 * Discuss
 * How to overcome these
 * 15 more minutes to work
 * Extended Research assignment (on checklist)

Homework:
-Study for vocabulary quiz

Thursday, 2/19
Start-Up: //Identifying Sentence Errors//; Read the sentence below, choose which underlined portion is incorrect, and then explain why that is incorrect.


 * The students __have discovered__ that __they__ can address issues more effectively __through__ letter-writing campaigns __and not__ through public demonstrations.

A. Have discovered B. They C. Through D. And not E. No error


 * When you have finished, get a laptop and continue working on your Extended Research

1. Discuss Start-Up 2. Checking in... 3. Work no Extended Research document
 * Don't lose track of your assignments due!
 * If you finish, submit to turnitin.com and then work on //Mythology// assignment

Homework:
-Study for vocabulary quiz -Complete //Mythology// assignment

Friday, 2/20
HALF DAY FOR STUDENTS; ONE HOUR DELAY FOR STUDENTS

Start-Up: //Cold Story//; Write a SHORT funny story dealing with today's cold weather.


 * When you have finished, assess your start-ups out of 10 possible points, turn in, then get prepared for your vocabulary quiz

1. Vocabulary quiz #4!

Homework:
-Work on //Mythology work// (due Monday)

=Week 5: 2/23-2/27=

Monday, 5/23
Start-Up: //Cross-Cultural Connections//; in 3-5 sentences explain how a story about a particular place can cross regional boundaries and appeal to readers who have never lived in that time period or place.


 * When you have finished, take Vocabulary list 5 and begin working on identifying parts of speech and writing example sentences

1. Discuss Start-Up 2. Checking in... 3. Review new vocabulary words 4. Notes on TRIAC 5. Independent Work
 * If you missed the vocabulary quiz from Friday...
 * Schedule a time with me to make it up
 * Make sure your Writers' Notebook and binder are in order and complete
 * There will be a check for both this week
 * Greek Mythology
 * Extended Research Assignment
 * //Anthem// final essay



Homework:
-Finalize Introduction to Greek Mythology assignment in your WN

Tuesday, 5/24
SCHOOL CANCELED FOR STUDENTS; INCLEMENT WEATHER

Wednesday, 5/25
TWO-HOUR DELAY; INCLEMENT WEATHER

Start-Up: //Equality//; Our Declaration of Independence states that, “All men are created equal.” Do you agree with this sentiment? Explain why or why not using TRIAC. NOTE: The term “men” does not mean only males, it is meant as a universal term for all of humanity.


 * When you have finished, access your Anthem essay on a laptop, and then silently review your vocabulary words until we move on

1. Stamp //Mythology// homework 2. Discuss Start-Up 3. Partner revision activity of //Anthem// essay

Homework:
-Begin revising your essay

Thursday, 5/26

 * ACT Pretest Survey Day (1st and 2nd periods= 20 min. classes)
 * Mr. Thomas out; County Curriculum Workshop

1. Complete the John Legend/Kanye West handout 2. Read prologue to The Trojan War in //Mythology// 3. Answer prologue questions from handout



Homework:
-Study for vocabulary quiz 5

Friday, 2/27
Please get yourself prepared for vocabulary quiz 5. We will not turn in start-ups this week.


 * Please have out the handout from yesterday that you were to finish for homework, as well as your Mythology question responses (Intro. AND Trojan War prologue).

1. Vocabulary Quiz #5 2. Discuss //Mythology// questions 3. Checking in... 4. Time to work on essay///Mythology//
 * Have questions 1-10 for The Trojan War completed Monday
 * //Anthem// essay due to turnitin.com by 10:00pm Sunday night

Homework:
-//Anthem// essay due to turnitin.com by 10:00pm Sunday night -Trojan War questions 1-10 due Monday

=Week 6: 3/2-3/6= -3/3= ACT Test day

Monday, 3/2

 * You may continue start-ups on last week’s sheet or start a new sheet

Start-Up: //Sentence Completion//; for this Start-Up, copy the sentence given, then record the two words you believe should be placed into the blanks Although some think the terms "bug" and "insect" are ---, the former term actually refers to --- group of insects.

A. parallel… an identical B. precise…an exact C. interchangeable…a particular D. exclusive…a separate E. useful…a useless


 * When you have finished, begin identifying the parts of speech for this week’s vocabulary words. We will be discussing the words

1. Discuss Start-Up 2. Checking in... 3. New vocabulary words 4. Work on Annotated Bibliography (on Sophomore Project page)
 * Tomorrow=ACT Test Day
 * Review bell schedule
 * Due Wednesday



Homework:
-Read //Mythology// and answer questions 11-15

Tuesday, 3/3

 * ACT Test Day; Reversed Schedule


 * Please have out your answers to questions 11-15; I will come around and stamp your work. Keep these out, we will be discussing the questions

Start-Up: __The Iliad Grammar__; Copy the following sentence, then identify the nouns, adjectives, and verbs:
 * Menelaus was angry when he realized that Aphrodite helped Paris escape during their fight.


 * When you have finished, have out your Iliad questions, get a laptop and continue your research process.

1. Check homework 2. Discuss Start-Up 3. Continue working on Annotated Bibliography (due tomorrow night)

Homework:
-Finish //The Iliad//; reading and ALL guiding questions

Wednesday, 3/4

 * Have out your Iliad guiding questions

Start-Up: //Identifying Sentence Errors//; Copy the sentence as it reads currently. Identify which underlined portion contains a grammatical error, if any. Record your answer. When we discuss the sentence, record the correct answer with an explanation.


 * At the music recital, Alex __enjoyed listening__ to her friend Mark's insightful interpretation, __which she__ thought was __more sophisticated__ __than the other performers__.

A. Enjoyed listening B. Which she C. More sophisticated D. Than the other performers E. No error


 * When you have finished, silently review your vocabulary words.

1. Discuss Start-Up 2. //Iliad// Hero 3. Review research questions 4. Continue working on Annotated Bibliography (due tomorrow night on turnitin.com)
 * Explain who you believe to be the hero of //The Iliad//.



Homework:
-Work on Annotated Bibliography -Finish //The Iliad//, if you haven't yet

Thursday, 3/5
Start-Up: //The Iliad Reflection//; Think over the story of the Trojan War we have just completed. Brainstorm three open-ended, higher-level questions regarding the story, the characters, the cultural effects, etc. The goal of these questions should be to generate discussion. We will be using these in a Socratic seminar.
 * What do you think...?
 * Why did…?
 * What is your opinion…?
 * Which character do you feel…?


 * When you have finished, skim over the story to refresh yourself on the details, then be silently reviewing your vocabulary words until we are ready to move on.

1. Explain Socratic Seminar 2. Socratic Seminar 3. Writer's Notebook Reflection Questions 4. Prepare your Writer's Notebook
 * Socratic Seminar: //The Iliad//
 * Address each other, not Mr. Thomas
 * Use each other’s names
 * Remain respectful of others’ opinions
 * Make sure you are participating (at least three meaningful comments)
 * Starting Questions:
 * What is the underlying value of this story?
 * Who is the hero of //The Iliad//?
 * What is the role of women in //The Iliad//? Does the poem contain any strong female characters, or do the acts and deeds of males dominate the work?
 * What role does fate play in the emotional and psychological effect of //The Iliad//? Why does Homer make his characters aware of their impending dooms?
 * Discuss Homer’s portrayal of the gods in //The Iliad//. What is their relationship with mortals? With fate? What larger points does Homer seem to be making by depicting the gods as he does?
 * How do the ideas in the text relate to our lives? What do they mean for us personally?
 * What human truths are presented in The Iliad?
 * How does this story affect your idea of what it means to be a “hero”?
 * //Anthem///Ayn Rand homework questions
 * "Africa Kills Her Sun" homework questions
 * //Anthem// 3 prompts
 * //Mythology// introduction homework questions
 * //Iliad// guiding questions
 * //Iliad// reflection questions (from today)

Homework:
-Study for vocabulary quiz -Finalize Writer's Notebook for tomorrow -Finish and submit your Annotated Bibliography (due tonight)

Friday, 3/6
As you enter, place your Writer’s Notebook on the windowsill behind my desk. Make sure your name is clearly printed somewhere noticeable.

Start-Up: //The Iliad//; Why are stories such as //The Iliad// still taught today? Explain.


 * When you have finished, ensure that your name is clearly printed on your Start-Ups, assess yourself (score out of 10), give a justification of that assessment, then turn your sheet in to the tray on my desk.


 * Prepare for Vocabulary Quiz 6

1. Vocabulary Quiz #6 2. Introduce Current Events Journal (CEJ) 3. Introduce outline for Sophomore Project (on Sophomore Project page) 4. Time to work
 * Due Monday
 * Dues Tuesday



Homework:
-CEJ

=Week 7: 3/9-3/13=

Monday, 3/9
Start-Up: //Sentence Completion//; Copy the following sentence. Identify which two words best fit in the blank spaces, then record your answer on your start-up sheet. When we have discussed, make sure you have recorded and explained the correct answer.

• The novel's protagonist, a pearl diver, naïvely expects that the buyers will compete among themselves to pay him the best price for his pearl, but instead they --- to --- him.

A. venture…reward B. pretend…praise C. conspire…reimburse D. refuse…cheat E. collude…swindle


 * When you have finished, take this week’s vocabulary list and begin identifying parts of speech and writing sentences. Have out your CEJ.

1. Discuss Start-Up 2. Vocabulary List 7 3. Share CEJs 4. Discuss thesis statements 5. Work on Outline
 * http://quizlet.com/74400875/eng-2-vocab-list-7-flash-cards/
 * https://www.kibin.com/essay-writing-blog/thesis-statement-examples/



Homework:
-Work on outline

Tuesday, 3/10
Start-Up: //Sentence Completion//; Copy the following sentence. Record which answer is the best fit. Make sure to record the correct answer and explain why.

• Despite our best efforts to protect the environment and keep it safe, until the problems of pollution are, the future of our environment seems, at best,.

(A) Created. . . Gloomy (B) Revoked. . . Secure (C) Solved. . . Uncertain (D) Replaced. . . Revered (E) Increased. . . Unknown


 * When you have finished, get a laptop and sign in to PowerSchool

1. Discuss Start-Up 2. County Benchmark Exam 3. Time to work on outline (due to turnitin.com tonight)

Homework:
-Outline, submit to turnitin.com

Wednesday, 3/11
Start-Up: //Outline//; What about the outline was most difficult? Why? Do you feel you have given a strong thesis statement? What is the argument you are going to be making in your paper?


 * When you have finished, have out a blank sheet of paper and be reviewing your vocabulary until we are ready to move on

1. Discuss Start-Up 2. SOAPSTone Notes 3. Discuss 4. Practice: Elie Wiesel Speech
 * Read
 * Annotate
 * Identify support for SOAPSTone elements
 * Write one statement that incorporates all elements
 * Turn in!



Homework:
-Find a speech or commercial and complete a SOAPSTone analysis for it

Thursday, 3/12

 * Have out your homework

Start-Up: //SOAPSTone//; In a brief statement, explain the purpose of completing a SOAPSTone analysis of a text. Now, explain your experience completing an analysis of a commercial. Was it difficult? Easy? Pointless? Explain.


 * When you have finished, get a laptop and access your outline, and then review your vocabulary words

1. New seats! 2. Discuss Start-Up 3. Review of outlines... 4. Explain "Squads" 5. Share your outlines with your members 6. Work on revising your outlines and thesis statements 7. Begin working on introductory paragraph
 * Some are too bare
 * Some do not have a thesis statement
 * We need to fix this!!!
 * Help your group members!

Homework:
-Study for vocabulary quiz -Finish your introductory paragraph...you will read it to the class tomorrow

Friday, 3/13
Start-Up: // Your Greatest Academic Asset // ; It is common to think about strengths or unique characteristics that teachers have, but I want you to think about yourself as a student. What would you consider to be your greatest contribution to a classroom environment? This could be your efficient work habits, or neat handwriting, your humor, your respect…. What do YOU bring to the table? How do you think teachers remember you? Explain.

*When you have finished, review your Start-Ups, assess yourself out of 10, give a brief defense of your grade, then turn your sheet in to the tray on my desk

1. Discuss Start-Up 2. Vocabulary Quiz 7 3. Commencement Speech 4. Begin sharing introductory paragraphs 5. CEJ #2= Commencement Speech
 * Read
 * Answer questions in Writer's Notebook

Homework:
-CEJ #2

= Week 8: 3/16-3/20 =

Monday, 3/16
Start-Up: //Commencement Speech//; Describe the speech you found for CEJ #2 briefly. Who gave the speech? For what school? Were you inspired?


 * When you have finished, get a copy of this week’s vocabulary word, identify parts of speech, and have out your introductory paragraph

1. Discuss Start-Up 2. New vocabulary words 4. Continue sharing introductory paragraphs 5. Review sample paper from Sophomore Project page 6. Begin working on full draft of paper
 * This is THE MOST VALUABLE resource for your paper!
 * Full draft of paper due Thursday



Homework:
-Study Vocabulary

Tuesday, 3/17
Start-Up: //Vocabulary Practice//; Write about school, using three vocabulary words grammatically correct.


 * When you have finished, get a laptop and continue working on your Sophomore Project first draft

1. Discuss Start-Up 2. Questions on vocabulary? 3. Outside to work!

Homework:
-Study vocabulary -Work on paper

Wednesday, 3/18
Start-Up: //Future Plans//; Where do you hope to be in five years? Be as specific as you can be. Now consider the time between today to that point you have just described five years from now. What are you doing today that will ensure you will be in that desired place in five years? What are you not currently doing but should start doing? Explain how these things are going to help you reach your goals.


 * When you have finished, get a laptop and log on, then wait for directions from Mrs. Craven

1. Workshop with Mrs. Craven
 * PSAT, PLAN test results
 * CFNC

Homework:
-Study vocabulary -Finish first draft of sophomore project

Thursday, 3/19
Start-Up: //Argument Practice//; Ashley High School should/should not move to a four-day schedule (eliminating school on Friday). Construct a strong, concise argument defending your opinion on the topic. Your audience: New Hanover County School Board

*When you have finished, please get a laptop and access your sophomore project paper

1. Read over the Sample Paper on the sophomore project page 3. If you are ready with your rough draft, upload paper to turnitin.com so I can give you credit 4. Revision Checklist on sophomore project page 5. Submit //Anthem// essays to contest website 6. Work on paper
 * Have a peer read through your paper looking for these things

Homework:
-Study for vocabulary quiz -Work on paper

Friday, 3/20
Start-Up: //Someone I Admire//; Who is someone you do not know personally but you look up to for any reason. Many times, this will be a public figure of some sort (celebrity, athlete, activist, etc.). What do you know about this person? What is it that you admire about him/her?


 * When you have finished, assess your start-ups on organization, completion, and effort, then give yourself a grade out of 10 with a justification of that grade. Turn in your start-ups to the tray on my desk and get prepared for vocabulary quiz 8.

1. Vocabulary Quiz 8 2. Read and edit each other's sophomore project papers 3. CEJ #3: Haiti

Homework:
-CEJ #3

=Week 9: 3/23-3/27= 3/27: HALF DAY FOR STUDENTS

Monday, 3/23
*Turn in your CEJ #3 to the tray on my desk as you enter

Start-Up: //Idiom//; Explain the following idiom in your own words: "Don't bite the hand that feeds you." To how many different areas of your life could you apply this message? Explain.


 * When you have finished, take a copy of the speech from the projector cart and read it silently. Annotate the text as you read, highlighting/underlining anything that stands out to you

1. Read speech 2. Discuss/share Start-Up 3. Share CEJ #3 4. Partner SOAPSTone analysis 5. Write one paragraph statement 6. Share 7. This week....
 * Friday is a half day
 * I won't be here Thursday or Friday
 * Midterm= Vocab. and SOAPSTone; Wednesday



Homework:
-Study vocabulary

Tuesday, 3/24
Start-Up: //Sophomore Project//; Write about the process for your sophomore project. What has been easy? What has been difficult? Where are you currently in the process? What more do you need to do on your paper?


 * When you have finished, be studying your vocabulary words until we are ready to move on

1. Discuss Start-Up 2. Vocabulary review game 3. Work on Sophomore Project (DUE FRIDAY)

Homework:
-Study for midterm

Wednesday, 3/25
You will only need a pencil/pen for your midterm Quietly review your vocabulary words until we are ready to begin.

1. Midterm 2. Freshman Project First Steps



Thursday, 3/26

 * Mr. Thomas out; Trip to Haiti

1. View //The Count of Monte Cristo// 2. Complete viewing guide

Friday, 3/27
HALF DAY FOR STUDENTS


 * Mr. Thomas out; Trip to Haiti

1. Finish film 2. Complete viewing guide

Homework:
-Have a fun, relaxing, safe Spring Break!

=Spring Break: 3/30-4/3=

=Week 10: 4/6-4/10=

Monday, 4/6
Welcome back! Please begin a new sheet of paper for this week’s Start-Ups (Week 10)

Start-Up: //Writer’s Notebook Reflection: First 9 Weeks//; In your Writer’s Notebook, reflect on your Spring Break and the first nine weeks of the semester—this class specifically as well as your first nine weeks over all. • Spring Break: Write a paragraph describing your week off from school. • This class: Write a paragraph reflecting on the first half of this class. What were your favorite moments so far? • This semester: Write a paragraph reflecting on the first half of this semester. What has been going well for you? What would you like to change?

1. Start-up 2. Discuss 3. Checking in… 4. New vocabulary words 5. Squad-Storm 6. Our guidelines for speeches 7. Mr. Thomas's non-negotiable guidelines
 * Have you turned in your Sophomore Project paper?
 * Report cards go out this week
 * Mr. Thomas's trip to Haiti
 * What makes an effective presentation?
 * What makes an ineffective presentation?
 * Make a list of characteristics on big paper
 * Share list with class



Homework:
-Study vocabulary

Tuesday, 4/7
Start-Up: //Religion//; (3-5 sentences) Think of the conflicts in the world today that are based on religion. What are some of them, where are they occurring, and why do you think religion has played a factor? Explain.


 * When you have finished, please review your vocabulary words

1. Discuss Start-Up 2. World Religions activity 3. Work on Sophomore Project presentations



Homework:
-Study vocabulary

Wednesday, 4/8
Start-Up: //Religion in Your Life//; (3-5 sentences) Explain what role religion plays in your life, if any. Does it affect your choices? Is it prominent in your life or secondary?


 * When you have finished, review your vocabulary words. Have out your religions chart from yesterday.

1. Discuss Start-Up 2. Complete Religion charts 3. Work on presentations

Thursday, 4/9

 * As you enter, get a laptop and continue working on your presentation.

Homework:
-Study for vocabulary quiz

Friday, 4/10

 * Mr. Thomas out

1. Vocabulary Quiz 9 2. Continue working on presentation

Homework:
-Finish presentation, prepare for Monday

=Week 11: 4/13-4/17=

Monday, 4/13
Start-Up: //Planning for Junior Year//; Now that we have reached the point in the semester where you are asked to register for next year’s classes, consider what it is you hope for in regards your Junior Year. What goals have you already set—or could you set—for yourself? Explain how accomplishing those goals will help you with other future goals.


 * When you have finished, take a Vocabulary List 10 and a Speech Rubric

1. Assembly in Minnie Evans 2. Begin presentations

Homework:
-Prepare for presentations tomorrow

Tuesday, 4/14
Sophomore Project presentations

Wednesday, 4/15
If you are presenting today, please take turns accessing your presentation on my computer. Try to download the presentation, if possible, and keep it minimized so that it is ready to go when it is your turn to present.

Start-Up: //Speeches//; In the speeches we have seen so far, what has set apart the presentations of individuals who excelled with the task? Try to be as specific as possible. What made those presentations more effective than others? Explain.


 * When you have finished, have out your vocabulary words and review independently

1. Finish presentations

Thursday, 4/16
Start-Up: //What’s the Deal with That?//; Brainstorm three natural occurrences/places/creatures/etc. that make you think “Why does that exist?” or “How did that begin?” For example, I do not understand the purpose for mosquitoes, and I do not know how stars came to be.


 * When you have finished, have out your vocabulary words and review independently

1. Discuss Start-Up 2. Mr. Thomas's words of wisdom..... 3. Sophomore Project Reflection 4. Last presentation 5. Begin creation myth activity
 * 1. What was difficult about this project? Explain.
 * 2. What did you particularly enjoy? Explain.
 * 3. If we were starting over today, what would you do differently? Explain.
 * 4. Give a piece of advice to a sophomore who is about to start his/her project.
 * 5. Assess yourself. How do you think you did on your project (both the final product and the process of completion)? Explain.

Homework:
-Study for vocabulary quiz

Friday, 4/17
Start-Up: //Senior Year//; Imagine your senior year of high school. When you graduate, would you rather be in a position to choose between many options of what you could do after high school, or would you be ok with being in a position where you do not have many options? Explain what the difference would be between these two scenarios. Explain what you could do, starting today, to ensure your future goals.


 * When you have finished:
 * Review and finalize your Start-Ups
 * Make sure your name is on them
 * Assess your work out of 10 possible points (10/10 is PERFECT)
 * Give a justification for why you deserve that grade
 * Turn your Start-Ups in to the tray on my desk
 * Study for vocabulary quiz 10

1. Vocabulary quiz 10 2. Work on mythology project

**Week 12: 4/20-4/24**

Monday, 4/20

 * Mr. Thomas out

Start-Up: //Professionals in Training//; Imagine if instead of being called "students," you were called "professionals in training." Sounds cheesy, right? But really, do you think this shift in perspective would change anything about the culture of a traditional public high school--of Ashley High School, specifically? Explain your answer.

1. Identify parts of speech for Vocabulary List 11 2. Work in textbooks
 * Pages 730-733:
 * Read background info on Petrarch, and his three poems
 * Answer questions 1-5 in paragraph form
 * Pages 740-741
 * Read "Love and the Sonnet," background info of Shakespeare, "Sonnet 29" and "Sonnet 116"
 * Answer questions 1-3 in paragraph form
 * Complete a SOAPSTone analysis of "Sonnet 29" and "Sonnet 116"



Homework:
-Finish book work if you did not in class

Tuesday, 4/21

 * Mr. Thomas out

1. Time to finish creation myth activity 2. View //Shakespeare in Love// 3. Complete viewing guide



Homework:
-Study vocabulary

Wednesday, 4/22
Start-Up: //“The Way it Is”//; Read the poem Mr. Thomas handed you as you entered, then answer these questions in your Writer’s Notebook. What do you think of this poem? What do you think it means? What does the word “threads” refer to? Do you believe everyone has one? What is the purpose of our threads/why do we all have one? What is your thread in life?


 * When you have finished, silently review your vocabulary words for the week. Turn in the book work from Monday if you have not.

1. Checking in... 2. Time to finish creation myth 3. Review vocabulary 4. Work on //The Alchemist// webquest 5. Begin reading novel
 * Mr. Thomas's situation
 * Who needs to stay after/come early?
 * Alchemist Webquest
 * Submit to turnitin.com

Homework:
-Study vocabulary -Finish webquest -Finish book work from Monday

Thursday, 4/23
Start-Up: //The Alchemist Webquest//; What was the most interesting piece of information you learned yesterday from the webquest? Why does that one point stand out to you most? What did you learn about Paulo Coelho?

1. Complete your start-up 2. Get a laptop 3. Finish the webquest from yesterday and submit to turnitin.com, if you have not yet 4. Go to my website: www.mrthomaseahs.wikispaces.com 5. Review your vocabulary words for tomorrow’s quiz until we are ready to move on
 * 2nd Period
 * Today
 * Download the “Magical Realism” document
 * Read
 * Record notes on magical realism on a sheet of paper; keep in your notes section
 * Download “PreReading Writing Activities” document
 * Read directions
 * Complete both activities
 * Type your story (Part 2) directly into this document
 * Save your document
 * Upload to turnitin.com

6. Discuss yesterday's Start-Up, today's start-up 7. Review webquest 8. Review notes on magical realism



Homework:
-Study vocabulary words for tomorrow's quiz

Friday, 4/24
Start-Up: //Magical Realism//; Summarize what you learned yesterday about magical realism. Can you think of any movies/books/TV shows/etc. that you have encountered that may fit that genre? How so?


 * When you have finished:
 * Review and finalize your Start-Ups
 * Make sure your name is on them
 * Assess your work out of 10 possible points (10/10 is PERFECT)
 * Give a justification for why you deserve that grade
 * Turn your Start-Ups in to the tray on my desk
 * Study for vocabulary quiz 11

1. Vocabulary quiz 11 2. Time to work on work from Wednesday and Thursday 3. Writer's Notebook: Metaphorical Journeys activity 4. Distribute books and questions



Homework:
-Begin reading //The Alchemist// -Answer questions 1-5

=Week 13: 4/27-5/1=

Monday, 4/27
Start-Up: //The World's Greatest Lie//; According to the old man in The Alchemist, the world's greatest lie is, "that at a certain point in our lives, we lose control of what's happening to us, and our lives become controlled by fate," ultimately leading to people not choosing their own Personal Legends. For your Start-Up: 1. Explain what the old man means by this statement 2. Either defend or challenge the man's statement in 3-5 sentences


 * When you have finished, get a copy of this week's vocabulary words and begin identifying the parts of speech

1. Discuss Start-Up 2. Checking in... 3. Review vocabulary words 4. Metaphorical Journey activity #2 5. Choices activity 6. "The Road Not Taken" activity
 * Mr. Thomas out tomorrow at county workshop
 * Final vocabulary quiz on Friday



Homework:
-Study vocabulary -Read //The Alchemist//

Tuesday, 4/28

 * Mr. Thomas out for County Workshop

Start-Up: //Alchemist Predictions//; Based on what we have read so far, what do you predict will happen with Santiago? Do you believe he will find the treasure at the Egyptian pyramids? What other thoughts do you have in regards to Santiago’s future? Explain.

1. Complete Start-Up 2. Acquire: 3. Complete both activities 4. Continue reading The Alchemist 5. Study vocabulary 6. Work on something for another class
 * Prologue of //The Alchemist// activity
 * Geography in //The Alchemist// activity
 * Read through page 47
 * Finish for homework, if you can’t today in class
 * Answer questions/record quotes as you read



Homework:
-Read //The Alchemist// through page 47

Wednesday, 4/29
Start-Up: //Alchemist Vocab//; Use the first 5 words from this week’s vocabulary list in a paragraph discussing The Alchemist. Use the words in a way that demonstrates your understanding of the word.


 * When you have finished, have out your copy of the novel as well as any answers to the reading questions you have completed.

1. Discuss Start-Up 2. Review Vocabulary 3. Review guided reading questions 4. Introduce //Alchemist// project 5. Time to work on project/continue reading



Homework:
-Study vocabulary -Finish reading through page 47 -Read through page 104 by Monday

Thursday, 4/30
Have out your Alchemist reading questions

Start-Up: //Advice//; So far, Santiago has received advice from a few different people. Explain a piece of advice you have received. What was the advice? Who gave it to you? Did you listen to it? Why has this advice stuck with you?


 * When you have finished, review your vocabulary words for tomorrow’s quiz

1. Discuss Start-Up 2. Vocabulary review activity: story writing 3. Discuss //Alchemist// questions

Homework:
-Study for tomorrow's vocabulary quiz

Friday, 5/1
Start-Up: //Treasure//; Imagine you have just found buried treasure totaling one million dollars. Describe what you do with that money.


 * When you have finished
 * Review and finalize your Start-Ups
 * Make sure your name is on them
 * Assess your work out of 10 possible points (10/10 is PERFECT)
 * Give a justification for why you deserve that grade
 * Turn your Start-Ups in to the tray on my desk
 * Study for vocabulary quiz 12

1. Discuss Start-Up 2. Vocabulary Quiz 12 3. Work on //Alchemist// project/reading

Homework:
-Read through page 104

=Week 14: 5/4-5/8=

Monday, 5/4
Start-Up: //The Oasis//; Describe Santiago’s time at the oasis. What lessons has he learned while being at the oasis? Who is the special person Santiago meets? Describe the moment he met her.


 * When you have finished, have out The Alchemist and your reading questions

1. Discuss Start-Up 2. Review reading 3. Answer guided questions 4. Time to read 5. Personal mandala 6. Work on project

Homework:
-Read through page 123

Tuesday, 5/5
Start-Up: //Sentence Corrections//; Read the following sentence and identify which underlined portion is grammatically incorrect or if there is no error.
 * The board __reviewing__ the courses offered by the college __found__ that the quality of academic programs __were__ generally good but __somewhat__ uneven.


 * When you have finished, have out your IRP novel and continue reading!

1. Discuss Start-Up 2. Keywords activity 3. Hero's Journey video: @http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yZxs_jGN7Pg 4. Identify these archetypes in //The Alchemist// 5. "You Can't Do Anything You Set Your Mind To" Article
 * Watch
 * Re-watch, keeping notes on the archetypes
 * Discuss
 * Read
 * Respond to the two questions



Homework:
-Finish article questions -Answer //Alchemist// questions through 37

Wednesday, 5/6
Start-Up: //Sentence Errors//; Copy the following sentence as-is, including the underlines. Consider which of the underlined section is grammatically incorrect.
 * All states __impose__ severe __penalties on__ drivers who do not stop when __he or she is__ __involved in__ accidents.

*When you have finished, have out your copy of //The Alchemist// and your answers to the reading questions

1. Discuss Start-Up 2. Checking in... 3. Writer's Notebook: //Alchemist// Reflection Questions 4. Class discussion
 * Calendar
 * Exam dates
 * Make-up work cut-off
 * Do you believe the universe conspires to give you what you want?
 * Do you believe in signs/omens?
 * Do you believe the universal language is love?
 * What is the purpose of the Englishman? The crystal shop owner?
 * The people Santiago learns from are all older. Do young people have any wisdom to offer?

Homework:
-Continue reading

Thursday, 5/7
Start-Up: //Santiago’s Lessons//; Which message from The Alchemist has resonated most with you? Explain why.


 * When you have finished, begin 20 minutes independent work time. If you have not finished the novel, you should be reading. If you have, you should work on the project.

1. Independent work time 2. Discuss Start-Up 3. Work on project (due Monday)

Homework:
-Finish reading //The Alchemist//

Friday, 5/8
Start-Up: //The Alchemist Theme//; A theme is a universal message that can be learned through a text. This idea should be broad enough for anyone to be able to relate to it. Consider //The Alchemist//. What is a possible theme from this novel? Explain.

1. Discuss Start-Up 2. Work on //Alchemist// final project (due Monday)

Homework:
-Finish project

=Week 15: 5/11-5/15=

Monday, 5/11
Start-Up: //The Alchemist Project//; Reflect on your experience completing the final project for The Alchemist. How do you feel you did with this assignment? Explain. What was your favorite part to complete? Why? What grade do you think your work deserves? Explain.
 * Turn in your project


 * When you have finished, get a laptop and log on.

1. Discuss Start-Up 2. //Alchemist// Life Lessons Essay 3. Work on essay
 * Due to turnitin.com by 11:59pm tonight



Homework:
-Finish and submit your essay

Tuesday, 5/12
Surprise! We have to take another benchmark assessment today! Sorry…it snuck up on me.

1. Get a laptop 2. Log on to PowerSchool 3. Click on the “SchoolNet” icon on the left menu 4. Scroll down to “Take a Test” 5. Take the benchmark 6. CEJ #5: Cyprus or Shakespeare (or both for extra credit) 7. Study vocabulary words (cumulative test on Thursday)
 * Mr. Thomas will hand out your log-in information
 * Wait…Mr. Thomas will give everyone the code at the same time

Homework:
-CEJ #5 -Study Vocabulary

Wednesday, 5/13
Start-Up: //Vocabulary Challenge;// Write down as many vocabulary words as you can remember WITHOUT looking at your lists. Now, define all the words you can from your list that you just made.


 * When you have finished, have out your CEJ #5

1. Discuss Start-Up 2. Discuss CEJ #5 3. Vocabulary Practice activity 4. Shakespearean Sonnets 5. Writer's Notebook reflection: > >
 * Turn in
 * Final vocabulary assessment tomorrow!
 * Discuss book work previously completed
 * Handout
 * Discuss
 * 1. ** Essential Question ** Are people responsible for the consequences of their actions? Does context (setting, other characters, social constructs, power dynamics etc.) mitigate a person’s culpability?
 * ** Culpability Reflection **
 * "Culpability" means responsibility for a fault or wrong; blame
 * a.) Has there ever been a time in your life where you committed an act, made a decision, and you felt like that there were consequences or results to that action/decision that you had not planned for? Did outside factors (context) affect the results of your decision/action? If so, please explain if you think that you were still responsible or “blamable” for that action/decision.
 * b.) If you are having a difficult time relating this question to your personal life, think of how this situation applies to a fictional character from a movie or from a book.

Homework:
-Study for vocabulary assessment

Thursday, 5/14
*Have your //Alchemist// questions out, I will call you up one at a time to check those
 * Turn in CEJ #5 on my desk if you did not yesterday

Start-Up: //Vocabulary Prep//; You have 10 minutes to prepare for our final vocabulary assessment. All words are on Quizlet (search username Taylor_ThomasAHS).


 * If you do not know your PowerSchool log-in information, get a scrap piece of paper from Mr. Thomas’s desk (the old hall passes), write your name on the back, and leave it on Mr. Thomas’s desk

1. Review for vocabulary assessment 2. Vocabulary Post Assessment 3.//Othello// Background Information PowerPoint 4. Shakespearean Sonnets worksheet
 * Complete tasks:
 * Read through the PowerPoint and…
 * Keep notes of the 5 most interesting facts you learn
 * Record unknown words and the definitions to those words
 * Answer the questions about prejudice and racism
 * Be prepared to share your thought
 * Discuss together
 * Complete back independently
 * Discuss



Homework:
-Finish sonnet handout

Friday, 5/15
Start-Up: //Othello Topics//; After reviewing the PowerPoint yesterday, what do you think are some topics that will be present throughout the play //Othello//?


 * Turn in your Start-Ups on Monday. Please email me if you have any questions over the weekend…I will do my best to respond on Sunday.

1. Read the article about Denzel Washington’s speech
 * Complete the tasks at the bottom of the handout


 * TURN IN YOUR WORK TO THE SUB BEFORE YOU LEAVE*

2. Get a copy of //Othello// from the windowsill 3. Get a copy of the //Othello// guiding questions 4. Begin reading the play, answering the questions in your Writer’s Notebook OR on a separate sheet of paper
 * If you finish Act 2, you may stop and work on an assignment for another class



Homework:
-Finish Shakespearean Sonnet worksheet from yesterday if you haven't yet -Complete any make-up work for this class

=Week 15: 5/18-5/22=

Monday, 5/18
Start-Up: //Guilty//, not Culpable; Describe a time when someone was guilty but not culpable (deserving blame).


 * When you have finished, take out your copy of Othello and the Othello questions you answered Friday

1. Discuss Start-Up 2. Check in from Friday 3. Discuss //Othello//

Tuesday, 5/19

 * Mr. Thomas out sick

Wednesday, 5/20
Start-Up: //Othello//; What do you think of the play Othello so far? Which characters do you like? Which characters do you not like? Explain.


 * When you have finished, have out the guiding questions from Acts 1 and 2

1. Discuss Start-Up 2. Check in from yesterday 3. Review guiding questions for Acts 1 and 2 4. Read Act 3 together 5. Answer guiding questions for Act 3 6. DEJ #1



Homework:
-Finish questions and DEJ

Thursday, 5/21
Start-Up: //Two Sides to Every Story//; Explain why it is important to always hear both sides of an argument before establishing your opinion. How do you think that will be necessary in Othello? Explain.


 * When you have finished, have out your DEJ #1 and your questions for Act 3

1. Discuss Start-Up 2. Review Act 3 questions 3. Review DEJ #1 4. Finish play

Homework:
-Relax!

Friday, 5/22

 * Mr. Thomas out sick

View //The Great Gatsby//

=Week 17: 5/25-5/29=

Monday, 5/25
NO SCHOOL: Memorial Day Holiday

Tuesday, 5/26
Start-Up: //The Home Stretch//; In three sentences, describe your long weekend. Now, with eight days left of the semester, what do you hope to do before school lets out for the summer?


 * When you have finished, please have out your Writer's Notebook and a copy of //Othello//

1. Finish //The Great Gatsby// 2. Discuss 3. Iago Trial Activity 4. Print off and bring in lyrics of a song you like
 * Begin tonight
 * We will finish tomorrow
 * Bring to class on Thursday!



Homework:
-Song lyrics (for Thursday)

Wednesday, 5/27
Start-Up: //Growth Reflection//; How do you feel you have grown or changed from freshman year to sophomore year? How do you expect to grow between now and your junior year? Explain.


 * When you have finished, have out the Iago trial activity I handed out yesterday and continue working on your statement. Copies of //Othello// are on the windowsill.

1. Finish Iago trial activity 2. Trial 3. 5 Minute Shakespeare
 * Turn in to Mr. Thomas

Homework:
-Print off song lyrics

Thursday, 5/28
Start-Up: //What's On Your Mind?//; Write freely about whatever is on your mind this morning.


 * When you have finished, get a laptop and log on

1. Laptop 2. Prepare for 5 Minute Shakespeare activity 3. EOC tutorial

Homework:
-Print off song lyrics

Friday, 5/29
Start-Up: //Song Lyric Analysis//; Do you typically pay attention to song lyrics closely? Does this attention to detail help you enjoy songs more or less? Why do you think that is?


 * When you have finished, clear your desk of everything but a writing utensil.

1. 5 minute Shakespeare 2. Song Lyric Analysis: "Don't Think Twice It's Alright" 3. Random song from Mr. Thomas

Homework:
-Finish your analysis and statement for the random song Mr. Thomas gave, as well as the song you chose on your own to turn in on Monday

=Week 18: 6/1-6/5=

6/5= HALF DAY; First period exam

Monday, 6/1
Library Survey

Start-Up: //Second Year of High School//; Describe your second year of high school. Has it been what you hoped it would be? Why or why not? What has been the highlight(s) of this year? What have been the low points of your year? What are you most looking forward to about next school year?


 * When you have finished, have out your homework (the finished song lyric analysis

1. Time to read 2. Discuss Start-Up 3. Brainstorming activity: 4. Langston Hughes: "Theme for English B"
 * What kind of student are you?
 * What kind of student would you like to be?
 * What kind of student would you //never// want to be?
 * What factors influence student behavior?
 * What do teachers need to know?



Homework:
-Relax!

Tuesday, 6/2
Start-Up: //Mr. Thomas's Class//; What has been your favorite moment from this class?


 * When you have finished, have out the poem and brainstorm activity from yesterday

1. Check questions 2. Discuss Start-Up 3. Theme for English I activity 4. EOC Review



Wednesday, 6/3
Start-Up: //Future Sophomore Advice//; What advice would you give to future students of Mr. Thomas?


 * When you have finished, take out your answer sheet from the EOC practice from yesterday

1. Discuss Start-Up 2. Progress reports 3. Free books from Mrs. Absi 4. Continue EOC practice