Homework Assignment: Due Monday, 30 September
"Because I Could Not Stop For Death" Paragraph Response to the Aim for this poem. Recall discussion of this poem and the directions I provided. If you neglected to bring your notebook home, click-on the poem's title for the specific Aim/Question. Be sure to follow the "Eleven Sentence Paragraph Model" for this assignment.
Tuesday, September 24, 2013
SAT Vocabulary Quiz
Just a Reminder: SAT Vocabulary Quiz: List 2 (SEVEN words from this list and THREE words from List 1) on Thursday, 26 September.
Sunday, September 22, 2013
SAT Vocabulary Quiz Retake Policy: If you do "poorly" on any quiz or simply would like to re-take it for a higher grade, you may do so for only THREE occasions during the course of a semester! This must be done prior to your next scheduled quiz-which happens to fall on Wednesdays-for example-List 1 must be -retaken by Thursday, 26 September-not during the following week. Furthermore, if you are absent on any quiz day, you must see me immediately upon your return (even if your Band does not meet on that day) to make arrangements to take your quiz. Dear Parents: Students had since Day 1 of class to prepare for the List 1 vocabulary quiz so there is not any excuse for the low grade your child may have received.
Sunday, September 15, 2013
Schedule for Week of 16 September:
I would first like to share how pleased I have been with your Book Talks-this sentiment was also shared by the Assistant Principals who visited the classroom. Everyone appears to be off to a "good" start responding to the Conference Topic on www.nicenet.org. (Often, I too, will enter your conversation, but this time I am "taking a back seat." (Although, I was searching for a "reaction" to the comment, "We were only having a laugh.") Perhaps, someone may desire to address this. [Diedrich's heart almost stops every time he hears this-I wonder why.]
A Reminder: Your "second" post/response is due by 23:59 hours on 18 September.
Monday, 16 September: Book Talk Presentations continued...I will introduce you to TWO of the English 9 "mandated" units if we have time left in the period. We will begin with a Poetry Unit (Please do not make a face-I promise that this unit will be an enjoyable and a meaningful activity for all.) Simultaneously, you will also be acquainted with the Writing Unit-but this is actually a "year-long" activity-you would probably "scream" if I used three to four weeks of class time for the required activities.
Introduction to Our Poetry Unit
This is a "link" for a handout you will actually receive either on Tuesday or on Wednesday. I included it so you could watch the videos we may or may not view in class. Our "primary" initial focus will be on applying the TPCASTT strategy to the analysis of a poem. Relax-students in the past have felt comfortable using this technique.
By the way, one project will involve everyone taking his/her turn in "teaching" a poem to the class using this procedure.
Tuesday, 17 September: We will actually begin with the writing unit-a "brief" explanation -see below- for the paragraph "structure" I will require from everyone in this class. Then, I will introduce the Poetry Unit. Logically, you will then have to submit the "Eleven sentence paragraph" of a poem you "analyze" using TPCASTT. Naturally, since we now have a 57 minute period, I will allow you to begin this assignment in class so that I will have the opportunity to assist if needed.
Wednesday, 18 September, We will continue to "mix" the two units. Specific aspects of both will be addressed. Note: We do not have specific "texts" so I will distribute appropriate handouts when necessary as well as display power-points for you to take notes as required.
Assignment: TBA (Depends on what we accomplish in class). Please do not wait until tonight to prepare for your first SAT Vocabulary Quiz (List 1).
Thursday, 19 September" SAT List 1 Vocabulary Quiz(Ten Words-Matching-Seven Minutes)
Poetry Unit continued...
Remember: I am always available after your last class of the day for tutoring and/or to address any concerns you may have.
I would first like to share how pleased I have been with your Book Talks-this sentiment was also shared by the Assistant Principals who visited the classroom. Everyone appears to be off to a "good" start responding to the Conference Topic on www.nicenet.org. (Often, I too, will enter your conversation, but this time I am "taking a back seat." (Although, I was searching for a "reaction" to the comment, "We were only having a laugh.") Perhaps, someone may desire to address this. [Diedrich's heart almost stops every time he hears this-I wonder why.]
A Reminder: Your "second" post/response is due by 23:59 hours on 18 September.
Monday, 16 September: Book Talk Presentations continued...I will introduce you to TWO of the English 9 "mandated" units if we have time left in the period. We will begin with a Poetry Unit (Please do not make a face-I promise that this unit will be an enjoyable and a meaningful activity for all.) Simultaneously, you will also be acquainted with the Writing Unit-but this is actually a "year-long" activity-you would probably "scream" if I used three to four weeks of class time for the required activities.
Introduction to Our Poetry Unit
This is a "link" for a handout you will actually receive either on Tuesday or on Wednesday. I included it so you could watch the videos we may or may not view in class. Our "primary" initial focus will be on applying the TPCASTT strategy to the analysis of a poem. Relax-students in the past have felt comfortable using this technique.
By the way, one project will involve everyone taking his/her turn in "teaching" a poem to the class using this procedure.
Tuesday, 17 September: We will actually begin with the writing unit-a "brief" explanation -see below- for the paragraph "structure" I will require from everyone in this class. Then, I will introduce the Poetry Unit. Logically, you will then have to submit the "Eleven sentence paragraph" of a poem you "analyze" using TPCASTT. Naturally, since we now have a 57 minute period, I will allow you to begin this assignment in class so that I will have the opportunity to assist if needed.
Wednesday, 18 September, We will continue to "mix" the two units. Specific aspects of both will be addressed. Note: We do not have specific "texts" so I will distribute appropriate handouts when necessary as well as display power-points for you to take notes as required.
Assignment: TBA (Depends on what we accomplish in class). Please do not wait until tonight to prepare for your first SAT Vocabulary Quiz (List 1).
Thursday, 19 September" SAT List 1 Vocabulary Quiz(Ten Words-Matching-Seven Minutes)
Poetry Unit continued...
Remember: I am always available after your last class of the day for tutoring and/or to address any concerns you may have.
Wednesday, September 11, 2013
BE ADVISED THAT YOUR SAT VOCABULARY QUIZ
(List 1) has been rescheduled for Thursday, 19 September.
Recall the rationale I provided for the change?
A Reminder: You are required to "post" TWO comments in response to the "Conferencing Topic" on nicenet.org. (See posting below). DEADLINE: 11:59 pm on 18 September:
Beginning on Wednesday, 11 September, you will demonstrate that you have indeed completed your summer reading assignment by giving a "BOOK TALK", instead of writing an essay in response to a "prompt". Please note that we will discuss BOTH texts throughout this semester. I was thrilled by how well all groups worked in preparation for this activity.
(List 1) has been rescheduled for Thursday, 19 September.
Recall the rationale I provided for the change?
A Reminder: You are required to "post" TWO comments in response to the "Conferencing Topic" on nicenet.org. (See posting below). DEADLINE: 11:59 pm on 18 September:
Beginning on Wednesday, 11 September, you will demonstrate that you have indeed completed your summer reading assignment by giving a "BOOK TALK", instead of writing an essay in response to a "prompt". Please note that we will discuss BOTH texts throughout this semester. I was thrilled by how well all groups worked in preparation for this activity.
Friday, September 6, 2013
(assignment sheet) Due: Wednesday, 18 September
on www.nicenet.org
Thursday, September 5, 2013
Weekly Vocabulary Quizzes
ATTENTION English 9 STUDENTS FOR THE 2013-2014 SCHOOL YEAR
SAT VOCABULARY QUIZZES
Beginning with our second week of school, you will take a Vocabulary Quiz. For our first quiz (List 1), you will study all THIRTY words on this list-but you will be tested on only TEN of the words. (TEST FORMAT: MATCHING) However, for your second Vocabulary Quiz you will study ALL of the words for List 2-but you will only be tested on SEVEN of the words from that list AND THREE of the words from List 1. Let me clarify-for our THIRD Vocabulary Quiz-you will study ALL of the words for List 3-but you will only be tested on SEVEN of the words from that list and THREE of the words from List 2. We will follow this procedure throughout the year until you are tested on each of the lists which appear when you click on the link above: "SAT VOCABULARY QUIZZES."
I recommend that you make-up Flash-Cards for each list and store them in a shoebox for your review. Furthermore, you probably should download and print these lists and place them in your required three-ring binder for this class.
PLEASE NOTE: THE SAT VOCABULARY QUIZZES WILL HAVE A "WEIGHT" OF 12% FOR EACH MARKING PERIOD WHEN "JUPITER" CALCULATES YOUR GRADE.
SAT VOCABULARY QUIZZES
Beginning with our second week of school, you will take a Vocabulary Quiz. For our first quiz (List 1), you will study all THIRTY words on this list-but you will be tested on only TEN of the words. (TEST FORMAT: MATCHING) However, for your second Vocabulary Quiz you will study ALL of the words for List 2-but you will only be tested on SEVEN of the words from that list AND THREE of the words from List 1. Let me clarify-for our THIRD Vocabulary Quiz-you will study ALL of the words for List 3-but you will only be tested on SEVEN of the words from that list and THREE of the words from List 2. We will follow this procedure throughout the year until you are tested on each of the lists which appear when you click on the link above: "SAT VOCABULARY QUIZZES."
I recommend that you make-up Flash-Cards for each list and store them in a shoebox for your review. Furthermore, you probably should download and print these lists and place them in your required three-ring binder for this class.
PLEASE NOTE: THE SAT VOCABULARY QUIZZES WILL HAVE A "WEIGHT" OF 12% FOR EACH MARKING PERIOD WHEN "JUPITER" CALCULATES YOUR GRADE.
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