9/25-9/26 Yearbook

J#17

Shirt design needed

45 minutes to work on class duty, download pictures, sort pictures, or play with PhotoShop

Design-Basic- Started

J#18

Shirt design needed

Basic Design continued- All Class
Roughing Its with final designs due by the end of class

Inspiration 1-5 needs to be organized in your portfolio in the Inspiration section. Number each item 1 to 5 and write on each or attach a piece of writing to each, which explains why the piece inspires you in design, photography, color, etc. Print out any pictures you have, and use sheet protectors to protect anything that might fall out of your portfolio.

9/23 A- 9/24 B

English

J#8
"If a million people say a foolish thing, it is still a foolish thing." -Anatole France

R#8- Asking Questions

Solzhenitsyn homework due today (40 points)
Journals 1-8 checked (40 points)

I Am From models distributed, recording played.

EA1- I Am From- poem DUE 9/29 A and 9/30 B. Must be typed. Also, bring in a blank CD-R or CD-RW or tape your own recording of the poem onto your CD and bring it in on the due date.

Mass Media

J#8- Copy
Newspaper Parts-
News-tells you what is happening on local, state, national, and international scenes.
Feature Stories-Expand your knowledge of social issues and events
Opinion Columns/Editorials-Provide arguments and debate on controversial topics
Advertising-space paid for by stores and businesses, provides information about goods and services available in and around your area.

SB Quiz 1
SB1-Numbers/Amounts- due to in basket

After quiz, copy SB2-Numbers/Amounts
1. Never use the year within the current year, nor for the preceding or coming year unless there would be confusion.
Use: December 12, last May 5, Next June
NOT: This year, the football team...
2. Always use numerals for ages, dimensions, money, percentages, days of the month, degrees, hours of the day, scores, room numbers, page or chapter numbers and street numbers. Except for those in the preceding rule, spell ou numbers one through nine, and use numbers for 10 and greater.
EX: $5 Not: Five dollars
EX: She had two donuts NOT: She had 2 donuts
3. For money under $1, use numerals and the word cents. For $1 or over, use the dollar sign. Omit zeros when possible
EX: 25 cents, $10, $1.50, 35 cents Not: .35 Not: ten dollars
4. Do not begin a sentence with a numeral. Spell it out or rewrite it.
Not: $5 is how much it costs.
DO: It costs $5.

Newspaper sort- Groups-due

9/21-9/23 Yearbook

9/21-J#14

Inspiration homework due today.

Editor's meeting.

Faculty info. sheets distributed for faculty members. Please go to your faculty members who haven't turned in their sheet, and ask them for one. For the faculty members who did turn in sheets, write down their availability, so you know when to contact them.

Class duties.

Editor's display of Theme

9/22
J#15

Journal check 1-15 (75 points)

Editor's finish presentation of Theme, showing their inspiration for the designs.

Inspiration homework explained once more. Teacher warns staff, they have one more chance to get credit for this homework assignment. It is needed for a spread they are about to complete on themselves, and without the inspiration, they will not be able to complete the assignment.

Staff meeting:

A) Faculty Info. Sheets: explained again; staff members are to turn the sheets into Brandi when they are finished with them
B)Report info. from faculty members: Students were supposed to report on what they learned from their faculty members on this day, however, only a couple of students had things to share. Teacher warns class that next Monday, they MUST have spoken with each of their faculty members (7 maximum). They will go to each faculty member and ask if they know of anything we should take pictures of or if they have any ideas of what we should feature in the book. They MUST do this weekly and report back to staff meetings on Monday. Next Monday, it will be a grade.
C)Ads Test-Coming Soon. There will be a test on the information in the ad manual. It will most likely be after Homecoming, but it would be wise to start studying now. You must be able to have responses to common objections.
D)Inspiration- DUE tomorrow- last chance
E)Parking Lot
F)Photo Shop- Ms. Batten gives Photo Shop tips

9/24
J#16
Hayes- delivers Photo Shop workshop. Teacher and Hayes suggest for students to take notes, however, it isn't mandatory.

Bday celebration

9/19 A -9/20 B

9/19 LESSON
ENGLISH
Students were already given the Solzhenitsyn homework assignment, and should know how to complete it.

Please give Class Procedures test on desk to Jacob Lowery

If any new students come to class, sit them with a group with open seats. Please tell the people in that group to help catch the person up with what they’ve missed. There are handouts in the English folder on front table.

J#7"There is only one success: to be able to spend your life in your own way, and not to give others absurd, maddening claims on it." –Christopher Darlington Morley

Follow formula for responding to quotes (see J1 Example)Journal Check: Tues 9/23 A and Wed 9/24 B
R#7 Connections pg_ to_
At least 2 entries

DoHomework: Due Tues 9/23-A and Wed 9/24-B

Solzhenitsyn PG 22-241.

1. Read Nobel speech underline or highlight ALL unfamiliar words
2. Replace unfamiliar words with words that make sense EX: In Russian *proverbs*(sayings) about truth are favorites.
3. Divide text into chunks and number the chunks. Next to each chunk, summarize what he is saying in one or two sentences. (yes, you can use a separate piece of paper
4. Reread selection with replacement words, reread over your summaries of each chunk, and then do page 24(SOAPSTone) Note: Describe!!! Don't name Solzhenitsyn instead describe him.

MASS MEDIA
Please remind students about the quiz they have coming up on SB1 (published online for anyone who missed it; they should know the site)

They should know how to do A3, and should finish in class, and should turn it into the basket before leaving. They already have the articles.

Pep Rally- last 45 minutes of class
Journal check 9/23 A, 9/24 B

Quiz on SB1 9/23 A, 9/24 B

J#7 If you were the editor of Terry Parker’s newspaper, would you publish the following: (Write each example below, whether you’d publish, and why you’d make this decision)

1. If a student was assaulted in the restroom
2. An article containing “profane” language
3. And article rating teachers from best to worst
4. An advertisement for cigarettes
5. A student suspended for drinking at a school dance

Finish
A3-Types of News For each article
Each person in group must have a copy of this assignment. For each article given to your group, take notes on this chart. All articles must be documented on everyone's paper. Everyone should agree on what type of news each is, which will require discussion

Yearbook

You can let Jordan Camacho, Photo Editor and Destiny Cruz, Business Manager instruct class. They are allowed to use all computers. Please tell them what their homework is.J#17Download, Organize Pics, Pep Rally

Homework:Bring in 5 different types of inspiration from anything of a font, design, picture, angle, color, trend that you like. Due Monday. Don’t Forget.

9/18 A - 9/22 B

English

J#6
"The only think we have to fear is fear itself." -F.D.R.

Follow formula for responding to quotes (see J1 Example)

R#6 Inferences pg_ to_

Finish benchmark reading test

Homework: Due Tues 9/23-A and Wed 9/24-B
Journal Check: Tues 9/23 A and Wed 9/24 B

Solzhenitsyn PG 22-24

1. Read Nobel speech underline or highlight ALL unfamiliar words
2. Replace unfamiliar words with words that make sense
EX: In Russian *proverbs*(sayings) about truth are favorites.
3. Divide text into chunks and number the chunks. Next to each chunk, summarize what he is saying in one or two sentences. ( yes, you can use a separate piece of paper)
4. Reread selection with replacement words, reread over your summaries of each chunk, then do page 24(SOAPSTone)
Note: Describe!!! Don't name Solzhenitsyn instead describe him.


MASS MEDIA

Journal check 9/23 A, 9/24 B
Quiz on SB1 9/23 A
9/24 B
J#6
Copy

Hard news: Up to the minute news and events that are reported immediately (factual approach)

Soft news: Background information or human interest stories (entertain, advise)

Infotainment: Combination of "hard news" and "soft news" Ex: the latest fashion trend. Not actually "news" but in the sense of things currently happening.

Tabloid Journalism: based on gossip style news, which emphasizes sensational crime stories, personal lives of celebrities, public figures, unbelivable human interest stories, etc.

MAP Test

A2-Types of News
For each article

Title Content Source Type of News Reason for Type

Each person in group must have a copy of this assignment. For each article given to your group, take notes on this chart. All articles must be documented on everyone's paper.

A4- Rubric for Media Presentation (Given Back)

Yearbook

J#15
Ad manual reviewed by Destiny in detail

Handouts: ADS- every handout you could possibly need relating to ad sales

Class Duty completed.

Theme Discussion.


J#16
Ads- Ms. Batten explains ad manual handouts again. Marvin Mayer gives ad selling tips.

Handouts- Grading, Organization, Reference

Homecoming Discussed, Nominations, Voting

Picture Download and Organization.

9/15 A-9/16 B English

J#5 English
Copy the following, then identify each based on what you've learned.

1. Her orange glow and crooked grin made me uneasy.
2. The chair grabbed me and wouldn't let me go.
3. Her laugh was like a hyena's.
4. I treasure luxurious walks along the turquoise colored ocean.
5. Her caramel colored car clashed with my corduroy jacket.

R#5-Inferences pg ___ to pg ____ (at least 5 entries)

Benchmark Reading Test

Mass Media

J#5- What is news? What type of news should be publicized for society? What type of news isn't trustworthy or reliable?

SB1-Numbers/Amounts

1. Never use "many" "numerous" "a lot" "various" "some" "few" when reporting.

Instead of: Many students attended the homecoming dance.

Use: Over 400 students attended the homecoming dance.

2. For class year, use apostrophe correctly.

Use: '09 NOT: ' 09 or 09'

3. Always use numerals for address numbers.

Use 9 Morning Star Lane

4. Spell out and capitalize First through Ninth when used as street names. Use numerals with two letters for 10Th and above.

Use: 137 Fifth Street 459 12Th Street

5. Dates are written one way only.

Use: July 28 Not: July 28Th, 28Th of July, 28Th day of July

*Copy sourcebook entry 1* TEST- FRI- A-9/19 B-9/22

Benchmark Testing

9/15-9/16 Yearbook

9/15
Photo Workshop-Hayes

ID pictures taken

9/16
Editor's Meeting
Staff Meeting
Duties Completed
Photo workshop completed

9/11 A-9/12 B

English II Honors
J#4
If you could meet one of the rescue workers whom participated in the cleanup and recovery efforts after the World Trade Center fell, what would you want to ask them? Generate 10 questions in your journal.

R#4-Making Connections (At least 2 every time you make Connections)


A Day- Guest speaker present to share 9/11 experience. Write the answers to the questions in your journal from presentation.

B Day- Documentary "When the Towers Fell" shown. Write the answers to the questions in your journal from presentation.

I Am From Poem- due date- given next class

Mass Media
J#4
If you could meet one of the rescue workers whom participated in the cleanup and recovery efforts after the World Trade Center fell, what would you want to ask them?

Class Procedures/Rules/Group Rules Test

A Day- Guest speaker present to share 9/11 experience. Write the answers to the questions in your journal, from presentation.

B Day-Documentary: When the Towers Fell, shown. Write the answers to the questions in your journal, from presentation.

9/11-9/12 Yearbook

J#7- Free Response

Finished PowerPoint of Theme- Examples shown

Theme ideas presented.

Reviewed Copy section of Manual: Being observant, observation sheet

Class interviews guest trying to ascertain story details, while making observations.

9/12
J#8 Free Response
Yearbook Id Pics Monday
Bring digital camera next week if trying out for photographer
Faculty Assignments start next week. Contact them next week for the next Monday staff meeting.

First 30 minutes of class, students focus on yearbook duties. Ms. Batten helps explain individual duties to different staff members.

Ad Manual and addition to Reference Section distributed to students for Yearbook Manual

Reference section explained in detail.

Revisited Theme. Last idea presentations. Vote.

9/9 A - 9/10 B

English
J#3- Copy the following:

1. "I look around, my heart a jackhammer in my chest, blood thudding my ears." (Metaphor, Imagery)
2. "Each breath is like inhaling fire, and I think I'm weeping. (Simile, Imagery)
3. "He leaves me in a wide, windowless, corridor crammed with people sitting on metallic folding chairs." (Alliteration, Imagery)
4. "The sky was a deep black when the phone jolted me out of my sleep. (Personification, Imagery)

Discuss why each example given is a metaphor, simile, alliteration, personification, or imagery.

RA TA TA- Making Connections

Class Procedures Test

Formative Assessment

R#3 Making Connections pg __ to pg ___

Only need to make two connections while reading.

Mass Media
J#3- Respond: How comfortable are you with presenting today? Explain any problems that your group encountered while preparing. (5 minutes)


Presentations today. If you were absent for a presentation, you should have contacted me and told me why you would be absent. You will have to complete a new presentation, by yourself, on your own time, in order to receive credit.
Turn into basket:
A1 (individual Assignment)
Group Questions (Total of 15)
4 sources on index cards or paper (or in presentation)

Meet with groups for 10 minutes before presentations

During Presentation:
Answer all questions
Follow rubric guidelines
Turn in one rubric with all of your names before presenting

A2-History and Evolution of Media-Presentations
Take notes on each group presentation
Media they present:
Rate them 1 to 5 on how effective they are; 5 being the highest
What did you like about their presentation:
What should they improve:

Evaluations- completed in class. List all of your group members, including yourself. Tell me every thing each person did to help with the presentation. If they did nothing, then tell me that. No one will ever see this paper again, besides me, so feel free to be honest. Due next class day.

Class/Group Procedures and Rule Test- NEXT CLASS

Yearbook
J#6-Free Response.
Theme Discussion finished. Theme section of manual reviewed.
#3 checked for assignment grade from Theme-Playbook

Yearbook 9/10 A

J#5- Free Response

Theme assignment 1-3 (Playbook) checked

Faculty Assignments given; swaps allowed. Turn final faculty members into Ms. Batten.

Finish Yearbook Tally and turn into Destiny. Keep surveys together and paper clipped and turn them into Brandi.

Theme discussion in class, looking at manual. Everyone has to complete #3 Theme in Playbook by 9/10 with anything new at school, anything new or going on in the world or around the community, and any ideas for theme this year. To be checked in class on 9/10.

9/8-Yearbook-B

Editor Meeting
1. Assign faculty/staff liasions
2. meeting one day a week starting next week; after school

In class: Teacher goes over commonly missed test answers, rules, working in groups-handouts

Class starts Theme 1-3 in playbook (front pocket manual). Finish for homework.

9/5 A-9/8B

English
J#2
"Minds are like parachutes, they only function when they are open."

R#2-Inferences (min. of 5)

Portfolio,divider, coversheet check.
P16, homework, checked
Teacher looks at students journals and reading entries to make sure they are completing them correctly.

EA#1-I Am From Poem Rubric distributed to each student. DO NOT LOSE, as it is how you will be graded. If you do lose it, it will cost you 10 points to replace it.

Class listens to George Ella Lyon read her I am From Poem, then using the rubric, labels everything she included in her poem, directly onto poem in book. If not finished in class, must be completed for homework.

Next class: Figurative language and Poetry devices.

Class Procedures/Rules/Group Rules Test next class; cancelled today because of high absences due to storm

Mass Media
J#2- Respond: What is your group's plan for your presentation? When will you meet to finish? What is each person supposed to do to help prepare?

Teacher checks each students portfolio, which was due in class at the beginning of the week. Teacher checks to make sure students completed their journal today.
Teacher conferences with each group about their plan (written in journal) for presenting.

History and Evolution of (Your Topic) is DUE NEXT CLASS. YOU WILL BE PRESENTING. Remember you will be graded based on the rubric given to you in class. Also you must turn in the following on the day of your presentation:
A1-Searching the web (must have notes taken from teacher instruction or doesn't receive full credit)
15 questions, with all group member's names
4 reliable sources- turned in on index cards, or whatever you've chosen to write them on. Must have information specified: Internet: site and date accessed. Book, etc: Title, Author or Editor (if no author), Publishing Company, City Published, Publication Date. Edition # (if Encyclopedia)

You will have only 10 minutes to meet with your group before presentations

Yearbook
J#3
Copy/Captions, Photo/Photoshop sections distributed for yb manual

Yearbook duties explained to remaining staff members. Some duties started today.

Yearbook Tallys from surveys computed by each group (See 9/2 lesson for details)

Portfolio/Manual check by Adviser

9/4 Yearbook

J#2- Free Response (5 minutes)

Finish Class Procedures Test

Student Manuals started (first four sections distributed) and organized.

Class duties explained to some staff members and started.

Last chance to fix the yearbook critique and turn in. A lot of you never turned it in.

Back sheet of class procedures is past due.

9/3 A-9/4 B

English II Honors

J#1-"To build may have to be the slow and laborious task of years. To destroy can be the thoughtless act of a single day." -Sir Winston Churchill

1)copy quote

2)summarize quote in your own words

3)Give specific examples

*If you don't understand, break a part the quote and explain the parts you understand.

Portfolio Title Page Made today in class: Make sure the following information is in your Portfolio: Your Name, My Name, A-101, English II Honors, Block

For the first journal entry, students will write down the formula above, then respond to the quote following the formula. Make sure you don't number each item in the response, bu.t you include all three steps in your paragraph (or longer) response.



Class discusses and shares journal entries. Teacher reads a model journal response. Students will always follow this format for responding to quotes in their journals.



R#1-Inferences-

First reading entry completed today. Students read along with teacher's RA TA TA from The Watson's Go to Birmingham. Teacher modeled how to complete the inference reading strategy in the reading section of the portfolio. An example of the RA TA TA is below. Pay attention to how it is labeled, as you should also label your paper the same way, but with the information from YOUR book.



EXAMPLE

R#1-Inferences (making predictions or assumptions about the past, present, or future)

Pg 1to Pg 9 Title: The Watson's Go to Birmingham Author: Christopher Paul Curtis



Pg # Quote Inference Extra
2 “Joey” I predict this is Joetta’s nickname. Yes it is
2 “juvenile delinquent” I predict he will get thrown in juvenile detention
3 “we all looked at dad” I infer the mom is giving him a dirty look.
3 “Moses” I predict Moses was a suitor. Yes he was
3 “Hambone” I guess he was a butcher at one point No, he wasn’t, his head is

shaped like a hambone





Group Procedures Reviewed. Remember Class/Group Procedures test this Friday A, Monday B.



Homework: Complete the circles of influence on pg 16 of workbook. In each part of the circle, put two words that describe or remind you of that category. For example, for Friends and Family, if my family is know to gossip on the porch and they are affectionate, I would put in that part of the Circle, "Porch sitters" and "Affectionate". Once completing the circles, come up with a symbol for each category. For example, since my family is know to sit on the porch and gossip, I might use a rocking chair as a symbol for that category.


Mass Media

J#1-Respond: What are some problems that occurred with your research the last class day. What did you find so far?

Class Discussion of journal.



Group Procedures/Rules reviewed with class. Remember test on Classroom/Group Procedures and Rules is Friday (A), Monday (B).



Research Project

Presentations on 9/9 A and 9/10 B

1. Meet with your group and share information you gathered the last class. Also, plan how you will present, when you will meet to make the poster and PowerPoint, and when you will finish your research outside of class.
2. Teacher gives a more specific title to research project. New title: History and Evolution of _____________ (Your Media). Now you must show the origins of the media, as well as give an example of the evolution that media has taken since it was created.
3. As a group, come up with 15 questions that will guide your research. These questions should be things you would want to know about your subject if you were listening to a presentation about it. For example, 1) What year was television invented?
4. Be sure to answer all questions in your presentation verbally as well as visually. Points will be deducted if you do not answer all of the questions.
5. Make sure you have a minimum of 4 RELIABLE sources. You may have to toss a source if it isn't reliable.

A#1-Searching the Web

Take notes as the teacher discusses each of the following Internet search tips. Half credit will be given to those who simply copy the tips without taking notes. (only took notes on 1-5 today, 6-10 next class)

1. Don't waste your time.
2. Search online versions of print resources. (books, magazines, newspapers)
3. Use unique terms that will distinguish your document from others
4. Use +, -, and " " to narrow search
5. consider spelling variations
6. search the best sites in depth
7. If at first you don't succeed, refine your search strategy
8. Use synonyms to focus your search
9. Focus on format. Ex: [intitle:television] [inurl:television]
10. Search the invisible web Ex: Invisible-web.net, Infomine, Complete Planet

Yearbook

J#1- Free Response (Writing for 5 minutes about whatever you want, without stopping, and without talking.)

The following handouts were distributed to place in Yearbook Manual

Yearbook Playbook-workbook, Group Rules/Procedures (Staff Organization section along with Class Procedures and Rules)

Make two title pages for your portfolio. Include My name, Your name, Yearbook, the room location, and the title of the notebook (staff manual or portfolio).

Organize both Manual and Portfolio into sections as specified by the Class Procedures Handout.

Fill out the Staff Questionnaire and turn it into the basket.

Yb Duties sheet is past due. The following duties have been assigned to students who turned the duty sheet in by today. Once you receive your yb duty sheet back with your duty marked, place it inside of your manual, in the staff organization divider.

Shanika-Photo Scheduler, Kendra and Alexis- Motivational Mavens, Sam Epps-Sports Liaison, Kristian-Message checker; Samantha Cope-colophon documentor; Aviance-Index Master; Avery-update GGG poster

Questions allowed for Class Procedures. Class Procedures test taken today.

9/2 Yearbook Sub Lesson Plan

Yearbook
Please allow Editors-in-Chief to lead class and hand them this page

Before Editor’s meeting, tell students that during today’s staff meeting, they will pick at least one yearbook they enjoyed, and share two things about the book which they think we should implement. Have someone document the name of the book, the pg number, and the idea. They must show the book. This will give them time to prepare during your meeting. If they turned in their assignment Friday, it’s in the basket. If they turned it in before that, tell them to present something from memory.

Editor’s Meeting- First 15 minutes of class. Discuss anything on agenda, have someone take notes. You won’t have time to discuss every thing. First meeting should be in class, so staff members can see you.

Yearbook staff meeting:
Make a list of All students who definitely think they will go to Dallas. Field trip forms distributed this week, along with pricing of flight info.Yearbook Critique: Each staff member shares. Follow directions above.

Reminders: Class Procedures/Rules test tomorrow. If they have any questions about the handout, they will be given time to ask before the test. They will need to memorize the class rules.

Each staff member must have their materials and supplies for this class by tomorrow.
Parent Info Sheet due for mandatory grade.

Breakout: Brandi, please give each group surveys. Tell them to keep them organized the way you have them. Have them analyze each information sheet and total up all of the information from their surveys (on separate paper) as follows:
List the types of things students want to see in the 2009 yearbook
List the number of students who plan on purchasing a 2009 yearbook, as well as the students who don’t
Make a list of reasons why they won’t buy one.
Total the amount of all surveys for per week allowance:
Total amount made per week for student jobs:
Total each category they spend money on separately:
List the places they eat out, and come up with an average for how often they eat out and go to the movies.
SHARE IF TIME. Tally due to Destiny.

8/29 A-9/2 B

English II Honors
Students need to come prepared next week. Teacher reminds everyone.

Teacher and class reviewed Group Procedure/Rules Handout.

Teacher and class reviewed Class Procedures/Rules/Syllabus handout
Test Next Week on Procedures/Rules

Back mapping explained in class. Flip to middle of unit Embedded Assessment 19-20 Cultural Map, briefly look at the assignment criteria with group. Models of cultural maps showed to class. Map is extra credit assignment which can be added to the "I am From" poem Embedded Assessment, by choice.

Teacher passes out EA#1-"I am From" Rubric, each student makes a back map of what needs to be learned in order to complete the "I am From" embedded assessment. Teacher demonstrates how to start the map, and groups work together to finish. Each group member has their own copy, which they turn into the basket OR take home for homework.

Parent info sheet needed for mandatory grade.

Mass Media
Students were told last class to make sure they were here this day, as we would be starting a research project.

Student need to come to class prepared next week. Reminder given.

Sit in group you are comfortable working on a research project (part of it completed outside of class with group). Rubric distributed, students update rubric with their topic (chosen randomly in class). Teacher explains grading criteria of presentation giving the option to complete a poster or PowerPoint.

No due dates given yet. Groups get four index cards each to document a minimum of four sources. Class discusses why it is important to have at least four sources: not all sources are reliable, not all sources have all the information you will need

Groups go to library to begin research.
Next class day: presentation date, research tips, more research time, and further instruction of project.

Parent info sheet due for mandatory grade.

Yearbook
Review Texas workshop information: Dallas. All students who definitely think they will go are documented. Field trip forms distributed next week, along with pricing of flight info.

Yearbook Critique: finished in class and due today

Yearbook Presentations-of Class Procedures finished

North pole presentation to present today, as well

Teacher reviews Procedures, Rules, Duties with class. Supplies for this class needed next week. Manuals distributed next week.

Parent Info Sheet due for mandatory grade.

8/26 A - 8/27 B

English II Honors

wkbk pg 10-answer survey questions

Write a "Dear Reader" letter during a 45 minute timed session. Class reviews what goes into a 6 point essay.

pg 11
Class underlined the following prompt together, to make sure all parts would be answered.

REF#1 Dear Reader
Prompt: Write a "Dear Reader" letter in which you explain where you are right now in your journey as an effective reader, writer, researcher, and student of culture. Include examples of what you typically do in some of the above situations, as well as what you plan to do to improve in any areas you identified as needing improvements.

If brainstorming, use page 11 to plan. Write essay on separate piece of paper and label as indicated above. If doing at home, time yourself. You only have 45 minutes.

Come prepared for class by next week!


Mass Media
If making up work, do the group work by yourself. In groups, take out a piece of paper u and put all group members' names. View "Shift Happens" video from Teachertube.com. After watching the video, write a paragraph answering the following question: Why was this video shown to you in this class?

2B-Group Procedures reviewed.

Class reviews definition of mass media as formed by combination of class definitions.

Mass Media: a communication medium capable of reaching a mass of people simultaneously.

Then, the teacher gives examples of obvious forms of mass media (television) and less obvious forms (bumper stickers). Each group has to make a chart, and include at least 10 different forms of mediums, at least 2 have to be less obvious forms.

Once finished, groups write their collobarated mediums on the board.

Groups then write on their paper four purposes of mass media. Then, the class reviews the actual main purposes: 1)educate 2)persuade 3)entertain 4)express.

Groups then go through the list as a group and identify each medium written on board with which purpose(s) they serve.

*Class Procedures test next week*

Come prepared with materials next week.

Yearbook
Groups form groups of three, according to eye color. Then, the class procedures are split up by groups. Each group has to creatively present their portion of the procedures. Also, class rules handout and class duty handout are distributed.

Homework: Take home class duty handout and pick 3 things you are interested in doing.

8/18 A -8/26 B (no school 8/20,8/21,8/22-Faye)

English II Honors
8/18-8/19 (1st day of school)
Classroom Procedures handout
Group Rules/Procedures Handout
Extra Credit handout
Welcome Handout

1. Pick up two index cards and handouts when you walk into room.
2. Follow the directions on the Welcome handout filling out both index cards.
3. When finished with cards, place them on the left hand corner of your desk
4. Begin two paragraph assignment "Myself". Write two paragraphs about yourself. Include hobbies, plans after high school, etc.
5. Workbooks picked up from back corner of room. Label the workbook on all three sides (your full name, my name, the room #)
6. Groups define culture. Class shares definitions and comes up with a collective definition which is posted for all to see. Write the class definition on page eight of your workbook.
7. Groups sort cultural terms into seven categories, record the categories on a piece of paper, make sure all group member names are on it, and turn it into the basket.
8. Bring back Class Procedures Handout signed. Page 1 of Class Procedures reviewed in class.

8/25-8/26

1. Take out classroom procedures handout. Teacher explains all procedures and rules. Parent Info. Sheet is a mandatory grade, so turn it in ASAP.
2. Group members explain to new students what took place on 1st day.
3. Study hall implemented today; therefore less class time.

Classroom Procedures and Rules Test coming soon.

Mass Media I

8/18-8/19 (1st day of school)
Classroom Procedures handout
Group Rules/Procedures Handout
Extra Credit handout
Welcome Handout

• Pick up two index cards and handouts when you walk into room.
• Follow the directions on the Welcome handout filling out both index cards.
• When finished with cards, place them on the left hand corner of your desk
• Begin two paragraph assignment "Myself". Write two paragraphs introducing yourself to me. Include hobbies, plans after high school, etc.
• Groups define mass media and make a list of what type of assignments they think we will be completing in class.
• Class shares definitions and groups then write a new definition based on all of the definitions posted
• Bring back Class Procedures Handout signed. Page 1 of Class Procedures reviewed in class.
• Depending on time, shield activity and tower building activity completed in class.
  

8/25-8/26

What I Expect- Write 2 paragraphs about what you expect from a teacher. Include positive and negative teaching practices you've experienced.

Take out classroom procedures handout. Teacher explains all procedures and rules. Parent Info. Sheet is a mandatory grade, so turn it in ASAP.

Classroom Procedures and Rules Test coming soon.

Group members explain to new students what took place on 1st day.
Study hall implemented today; therefore less class time.

Yearbook

8/18-8/19 (1st day of school)Extra Credit handout
Welcome Handout

1. Pick up two index cards and handouts when you walk into room.
2. Follow the directions on the Welcome handout filling out both index cards.
3. When finished with cards, place them on the left hand corner of your desk
4. Begin two paragraph assignment "Myself". Write two paragraphs introducing yourself to me. Include hobbies, plans after high school, etc.
5. Team Building Activities/Making Posters

8/25-8/26

Team Building Activities/Making Posters/Week Agenda reviewed/materials needed reviewed

Staff members volunteer to sell yearbooks at open house.

Yearbook Critique-Using a yearbook from last year

1) Write 10 things we should keep doing 2) Write 10 things we should improve or should be doing

Using at least 2 yearbooks from the yearbook library 1)Write 10 things per book which you think we should do OR 2) Write a minimum of 20 things which we should do (using more than 2 yearbooks)

Classroom Procedures Handout taken home for parent/guardian to sign. It is a mandatory grade.

Classroom Procedures and Rules Test coming soon.

4/30-5/7

Bid Project- Part 4

Find information/research notes on
Publishers: Jostens, Herff Jones, Taylor, Walsworth
Photographers: Bryn-Alan, Cady and Cady, Leonards

1. Take notes on what they provide
2. Evaluate/Critique their site referring to specifics
3. Pros/Cons of what they offer
4. List the schools they work with or references (Can look on sites under rep finder/locater)

Project DUE 5/5 B day or 5/6 A Day

5/6-5/7

Make and Hang as many posters as you can to help market the yearbook, Participation will be given to those students constantly helping, not sitting around pretending to help. Teacher to monitor students as they work on posters.

English II Honors 4/24 A- 4/25 B SUB work

4/24 A Day English classes- Keep this handout, highlight it, take notes on it, and make it look like you actively read it. This will be a grade. Do not lose this handout. You should constantly refer to the directions throughout the class period.

1. Mr. Dunlap hands out this blog and students volunteer to read aloud to class, the assignment listed for today assignments
2. If you didn't finish your test. Mr. Dunlap will pass back your unfinished test for you to finish. If you didn't take your test, you will need to take it. Make sure you record your answers on a separate piece of paper. ALL STUDENTS MUST REMAIN QUIET UNTIL ALL TESTS HAVE BEEN TURNED INTO MR. DUNLAP. DO NOT TALK WHILE STUDENTS ARE TESTING.
3. If you finish the test before others you should work on any of the following (QUIETLY at your seat)

-Make sure your R#45 (example still on board) has at least 15 entries. Remember the things you record should support your thesis. The more book support you record on R#45, the better your paper will be.

-Go to the table at the front of class, and take your own copy of the Literary Analysis Guide and the two model essays on Literary Analysis (conch paper, Fitzgerald paper). Read the part about support for the Literary Anaysis paper from Topic Sentence to Clincher/Concluding Sentence. Then look at the support in the model essays. Compare the items the guide tells you belong in the support with the model essays.

4. When EVERYONE has turned in their test to Mr. Dunlap, he will handout the following:

-Peer Editing Sheet Introduction

When you get this handout, write your name where it says writer's name.

Before you exchange introductions with someone in the class, make sure you consider the following:

-that their introduction must include the name of the book and author

- it should have a linking sentence before the thesis that connects the thesis to the rest of the introduction

- that you should be honest about whether the person's intro. is engaging. If it isn't and you write that it is, you aren't helping the person.

-the background information should give enough background so that if someone hadn't read the book, they would understand it. It shouldn't throw in book terms or names without explaining who or what they are.

5) Have someone you trust fill out your editing sheet while reading your introduction. You can have more than one person fill it out, just make sure they all put their names.

6)DUE Monday: Support for Essay. See ABOVE regarding reading the Guide/Models for directions and R#45. If you do not have your support on Monday, then you will not have the advantage of someone reviewing it for you.

3/25 - B Day English Classes

1. Mr. Dunlap to handout this blog. A volunteer will read today's directions. You do not need to read the directions for the A day classes, as you have already completed that lesson.
2. This is your blog to keep, please write on it, highlight it, take notes on it, or make it look like you have actively read it. I will grade you on this when I return. Keep it.
3. Mr. Dunlap will handout the following:

-Things Fall Apart- Peer Editing the Body

-Things Fall Apart- Literary Analysis Conclusion

4)If you wrote your support, as was assigned, exchange papers with someone you trust and have them fill out your Peer editing worksheet. If you didn't write your support, then write your support. You can have more than one person edit your support for you. Also, have someone edit your paper for spelling, punctuation, or grammar errors. You might want to read your paper out loud to the person so you catch some of your own mistakes, and also because they may not completely understand what you are trying to write.

5) Next look at the Literary Analysis Guide handout and Model Essays. Read what you are supposed to have in the Conclusion of your Essay. Then read the model essays' conclusions. You can do this by yourself, or you can do it in your group. After reviewing the conclusion, write your conclusion on the paper provided. Due Tuesday if you don't finish in class.

6) When you come to class on Tuesday, you should have the following. An introduction peer editing sheet- filled out in completion for your introduction, plenty of support and the support editing sheet filled out completely by a peer, a conclusion.

Yearbook 4/11-4/22

DVD Project due 4/16-A
4/17-B
Must have all 3 parts- or points will be deducted
must be turned in on time or points will be deducted

CLEAN OUT BOX
All items associated with a spread MUST be cleaned out of box and placed in the correct copy envelope today. This is a grade. Last chance.

3) Bid Project- This is a project that will have many parts. Please pay close attention during instruction of this project, and turn every part in on time Late parts will not be accepted as ample time is given for groups to complete assignment in class.

Part 1) On your OWN, Brainstorm the following 3 categories for things that would have made this year better. Teacher explains in detail.
1)Yearbook Company
2)Photographer
3)YB Staff

Make a chart of all the things that would have made this year better from each. You can use any of the following to help you with your list: (expectations, pricing, equipment needed to produce, equipment needed to teach, workshops and price, quality, performance of yearbook rep, performance of photographer, performance of staff, ways to supplement income, solutions to common yb issues (no sales), senior, uc, personality pictures, quality of products, advertising/posters, software, delivery of product, commission pictures, coverage, etc)

Part 2) Join together with 1 or 2 group members and
1)TAKE your lists and combine them into a separate list/chart. This must be on a new sheet of paper
2)Add to the group list things which you brainstorm as a group
3) Search through current yearbooks' colophons for resources they had which you could potentially add to your group list/chart
4) Make sure there is a minimum of 20 items under each column

TURN IN PART 1 and 2-
PART 1- individual list/chart (each person's)
Part 2- Group list (minimum of 20 items per column)
Turn in all work together in one of your folders
Due Thursday 4/17 B and 4/18 A

PART 3- Lists returned (part 1 and 2)

Take your group list and revised if needed. Now, eliminate any thing listed that isn't realistic or revise it to something more realistic. Research each item in detail ( if applicable). For example, if your group put new computers, you must research what type of computers you will be asking for in detail. The following description was found calling a computer store for the best specifications for a computer for publication and digital image production in 2005.

3 - Pentium 4 computers, 800 FSB Systems or comparable with:3.0 Ghz, 1Gb Ram (minimum), 200 Gb HD, DVD-RW, Windows XP Professional, flat screen 19-inch monitors (minimum)

This means you will have to search the internet, call places, ask experts.

For items that describe quality or expectation from people, be specific about what you expect. Also think about potential problems with the item you are asking for and include solutions. For example:

Photographer
1) The photographer will provide student identification cards for students grades 9th through 12th personalized by student name and student number by September 1st. All IDs must be in the same format as the IDs printed on campus. Examples will be given to accommodate. Photographer will print these pictures from all student pictures taken during senior photography or underclass photography. If a student refused to take a picture or enrolls after pictures, the photographer is not liable to produce an ID for that student.

or STAFF
1) Staff members and their parents will sign a contract stating if they do not meet their deadlines, they will receive a zero on that deadline, which most likely will result in failure of the term, and potential removal from the class. Students and their parents will be expected to abide by their signed agreement.

When finished, you should have 3 categories of well-thought out, researched, and detailed expectations. This must be typed and be reviewed for mistakes or grammatical errors before turning in. Each category must have a minimum of 10 detailed expectations. Extra credit will be given to those groups that have more than 10 per category. Make sure each group member's name is on typed project, and that it has been saved to a secure location so that it can be accessed again.

Part 3 DUE as specified on Monday 4/28 A- Day or 4/29 for groups with B Day students.

Megan, Jordan, Dee- Index project. Pictures of index students and ID pictures must be taken, downloaded, and saved in proper location or inserted into index spread by tomorrow. DVD Project assigned. Due April 29th. Speak to Adrian.

Indexed names must be revised by tomorrow.

Andrew, Nicole, Louvennia
Revise yb application and make it more specific to Terry Parker. Come up with a list of 15 interview questions each (total of 45 questions), which you would think will help route out the students who will not succeed in the yearbook program. Save the revised application in a secure location and print it out as well. Type interview questions.

Part 4 to come

English II Honors 4/11 B-4/22-A

4/11-B -4/14-A

NWEA testing reading finished-B
A- see 4/7-4/8 entry and J#43

4/15B-4/16A
J#44
Write the theme you've chosen in your journal, then write your thesis. Read your theme and thesis out loud to your group. Get their opinion on whether its effective. Change if needed.

Workbook pages assigned during NWEA checked 177, 184, 185 as well as R#45

Thesis statements checked and approved by Ms. Batten.

Study Guide TFA distributed. Students to go through and answer questions together.

Test 4/21 B
4/22 A
EA 2, Unit 3 Assigned- Due in completion on 5/1-B 5/2-A
Must contain all of the following parts
1)Brainstorm of theme
2)Intro/Peer Review of Intro
3)R#45 in detail
4)Supporting paragraphs/Peer review of those paragraphs
5)Conclusion/Peer review of conclusion
6)Revised Final Draft typed-double spaced with parenthetical documentation

4/17 B- 4/18 A

J#45
Based on what you've learned this year about introductions, attempt to write an intro for your analysis paper

Literary Analysis Guide- worksheets reviewed in class. Introduction only- including engaging beginnings

Revise introductions based on information learned about analysis intro.
Must turn in revised introduction with teacher suggestions next class day.

Models viewed of Introductions and Thesis statements.

4/21-4/22
No Journal. Instead review study guide for test today

Class reviews workbook pg 177
students present questions about study guide items for class discussion

Test TFA- taken

4/7B-4/10B English II Honors

Monday/Tuesday-No Journal-Instead do a back map of Embedded Assessment 2, Unit 3 on PG 188-189. Do it individually. Remember, you should know how to do this by now.

Bring Things Fall Apart to class daily, as we aren't finished with it yet.

NWEA Testing 4/8-4/11
Copy Information from Board:
Due 4/14 A
4/15 B
PG 177-180 (workbook assignments)
pg 184-Add transitions using editing marks
pf 185- letter

R#45- 3 column notes on your chosen theme from TFA. Example is on pg 187.
Topic:
What characters/say/do/book quote deeper meaning/commentary PG#/CH

J#42
Dramatic Irony: When a character or speaker says something that has different meanings from what he/she thinks it means, though the implications of the speech or action maybe fully understood by the audience or other characters

How does the District Commissioner's final comments on Okonkwo represent dramatic irony? Look at TFA PG 208-209 to answer.

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B- Monday A-Thursday- If you missed either of these days this week, you must do the following on your own

-Class back mapped together Embedded Assessment 2
-Defined Theme as class
-Brainstormed all of the possible themes in Things Fall Apart
-Chose a Theme to write about for EA2
-Each student Brainstormed their chosen theme to discover a thesis statement. Example was provided on the board by Ms. Batten
-Each student wrote their thesis. Checked by Ms. Batten.

Yearbook 4/7-4/11

Finish Proof Corrections for Deadline 5. Due to editors by 4/11.

Nicole-edits Proofs 5- last segment (already edited Proofs 3- to be checked by Ms. Batten)
Louvennia-edits Proofs 5-1st segment (already edited Proofs 4- to be checked by Ms. Batten)

The REST OF STAFF

Project 1- DVD Music Project-Due 4/16 A and 4/17 B
*You must complete all parts of this assignment and turn them in for credit*
A)Brainstorm, research Internet for a minimum of 50 songs that have something to do with movement (physical or emotional). List the title and author of each song.

EX: A: House of Pain T: Jump Around

B)Listen to each song or view the lyrics (lyrics.com) and deem whether the song is appropriate to put on a high school yearbook DVD. If a song has an edited version, we can use that, however, the song must still be appropriate despite the edits. Circle all appropriate songs/artist.

C)Sort and TYPE the appropriate songs/artist into sub folders. Be very specific.
EX:
Faculty, Sports (Basketball, Cheer leading, Baseball, etc), Academics (English, Math, Science, etc), Seniors (spirit week, takeover day, etc), Student Life (pep rallies, Homecoming, Bonfire, Parade, etc)

Extra Credit +50
Burn final songs chosen in the order you sorted them on a CD.

-This is an individual project. You are not to work with anyone. If I see you working with someone, you will lose points

2) Clean out your YB Box. Put all items in appropriate envelopes in appropriate boxes.

3/24 B-3/25A English II Honors

Presentations-Cannot Be Late

Rubric- fill out
-notes on side; given when rubric was distributed
-all group member's names
-topic you're presenting on

Bibliography/Works Cited
-Turn in separately of if it is included in your presentation, leave your presentation in class

Reflective Paragraph
-Take notes on each group's presentation except your own
-Write the reflective paragraph asked for on EA wk pg 164, Step 9, then turn into basket

Next class
Ch 17-25 Quiz After presentations
Ch 25 read in class
Pg 170-171 Ch 22-24- to be checked
Pg 175-176- to be checked
Review Ch 17-25

3/19 B/3/20 A English II Honors

1. Present Chapters assigned by Ms. Batten to the class
2. For Ch 9-16 (that weren't assigned to a group) discuss aloud in class
3. Quiz Ch 17-25 After presentations (M, T)
4. Presentations due Mon. 3/24/B and Tues. 3/25/A (must have labeled rubric, work cited page, and present the way the rubric says to)
5. Move to presentation group
6. Do pg 175-176 in presentation group. Finish as homework.
7. Work on presentations if time permits
8. Mr. Dunlap to pass out progress reports. Circle the quiz grade you want to be dropped and turn back into the basket.

FRI- NO School

Yearbook 3/19-3/20

1. Check Your Box for work
2. Remember Proofs 3- Due Tuesday in Box
3. Proofs 4- Due Thursday in Box
4. Need to know what deadline is what? Green is 3, Orange is 4- see Megan she has my ladder
5. Editors must have verified all proof corrections by Tuesday for Proofs 3, by Thursday for Proofs 4- 200 points per proof editing deadline-Nicole, Louvennia, Andrew. I can't give editing grades to those who don't edit
6. Don't like your grade because you didn't sell enough ads? Sell yearbooks. 1 yb sold=5 pts toward your ad grade. Give your money, order form, and receipts to Shane
7. Look at money owed sheet. Don't like how much you owe? Sell ybs for ad credit. Reward sheet redistributed. (2 handouts- See Shane)
8. Low grade on deadlines? Have you been filling out the spread checklist and checking it off? If not, that is probably why your grade is low. Also, you lose points major points for turning in late deadlines.

3/24-3/28 Yearbook

Proofs 4- Due Tues. in Box

Each Editor must have verified each set of proofs by this Thursday for 200 per set editing grade. I cannot give you a grade for editing if you aren't editing.
Editors: Nicole, Louvennia, Andrew

3/17-3/18

First 10 minutes
Meet with your presenation roup to make sure you are prepared for presenting on 3/25-3/36. Also, you will have some time in class on Wednesday (B)/Thursday (A) to work with your presentation group. Be prepared to do so (bring materials, research, etc.)

Quiz on Ch 17-22 Wed (B)/ Thursday (A)

I'm checking workbooks today from FCAT week and that you've marked Ch 17-22.

Review Ch 9-16
Split up chapters for presentation/review

R#41-Ch 17-18
R#42- Ch 19-20
R#43-Ch 22-22
All checked

New R#44- Ch 23-24- Mark all of the same but add on TFA- for every time you see things falling apart in the Ibo culture.- Don't read last chapter or if you read it don't reveal the ending to anyone.

Also do Pgs 170-171. 1st part was done in class.

Yearbook 3/17-3/18 B/A

Proofs 3- Due this Thursday

Proofs 4- Due Tuesday, next week

YB Sale starts today and ends 3/27- $80 for a yb and dvd. You get $5 ad credit for every yearbook that you sell. Ad reward scales to be printed again for those who lost the first one.

English II Honors 3/11-3/18

3/11-3/12
ALL Classes
Read Ch. 17-18
Do workbook pages 168-169
3/11 -4B- to class from 1:15-2:15- reviews with teacher Folktales/Ch 8 (9-16 to follow)
comes

3/13-3/14
ALL Classes-HW
Read Ch. 19-20
Do workbook pg 172
3/13-1B-comes to class from 11:00-12:40 (1st lunch)-reviews with teacher Folktales/Ch 8 (9-16 to follow)
3/14-1A/4A-comes to class regular times- review Ch 8-16 in class with Ms. Batten and folktales

3/17-3/18
ALL Classes-HW
Read Ch. 21-22
Do workbook pages 173-174
3/17-regular day-1B-4B-Review Ch 9-16
3/18-1A-10:30-12:39 4A-12:45-2:15- Finish any work not finished. Prepare for presentations

Mass Media-3/11-3/28

3/11-
3rd-11:20-1:10 Proof Corrections/Deadline 3
Finish deadline 5-if not finished
Proof Corrections 3

3/12-
11:35-1:15
Deadline 5
Proof Corrections 3

3/13-
7:15-11:00
relocated to C200
After school, work on deadline 5

3/14
Regular schedule
Deadline 5 SENT-no exceptions

3/17
Regular schedule
Proofs 3 sent
Work on Proofs 4

3/18
No 3rd block

3/19-YB Sale starts again. $80 for yb and dvd. Sale ends 3/27

3/20- Proof corrections 4/5

3/21-Holiday

3/25-3/27 -Proof Corrections Deadline 5

3/28-Grades Due/ Projects-YB Bid next term

Mass Media 3/7 update

All work for Deadline 5 should be finished by today, except for the following which need to be turned in ASAP:

Track, Flag football, Tennis, Baseball-both, Athletic Directory(please do ASAP)

Remember the warning given to you at the beginning of this week. If you haven't finished something that is past due, it has to go into the publisher.

This means if you don't do it, and I get to it before you, you don't get a grade for it. I've already started doing it. Remember this isn't just for a grade, we won't get our yearbook if we don't turn the work in.

Students who didn't sell enough ads will have a chance to make that up through yearbook sales.

Next week is FCAT. A lot of you juniors/seniors think you are going to skip. We will be working on finishing the sports spreads we couldn't this week (Only baseball, track, flag football). We also will be working on proof corrections. Keep in mind if you don't show up, then you can't fix your proofs. I cannot wait around while you skip school to let you fix them. We our way past our deadlines. So either you come to yearbook and fix them, or I will and you won't get the grade for it. It's your choice.

Also remember you can always come after school and work.

Also, now that we should be finished with out deadlines, the only way you can leave class is by first asking me, then letting me sign your planner, then signing out on the hall pass log and then back in on the hall pass log. If you don't follow this procedure, I will be forced to write you up. Some of you have been taking advantage, and I'm tired of it.

Also, if you are just sitting around the class because you assume you're finished with things, you are receiving a class participation grade of zero. It is a yearbook class. How many times do I have to remind you that people need help with things. There is always, always something that needs to be done. Please get up and ask and stop trying to text message your friends. Laziness will not be tolerated.

The days I will see you for FCAT:

3/7 B-3/8 A English II Honors

J#41
Compare and Contrast Okonkwo to Uchendu. Use support from the text to support your answer.

R#41
R 17-18 Do wkbk pgs /Do Pg 168 -169 homework

Homework given out for FCAT week-handout-see handout

Quiz 14-16

Review Embedded Assessment/model shown
Choose groups or to work as an individual on Things Fall Apart Embedded Assessment 1/Unit 3-Comparing Communities
-Rubric given (Don't lose; write the following on rubric)
-Bibliography worksheet given with proper formatting
-Topics/Groups Chosen
-Must use TFA as one source and use textual examples in presentation.
four sources needed total (min.)
-Must work with group outside of class

-Due dates: Must Present on
3/25 B Day
3/26 A Day
First Grade of Last Term

3/5B-3/6A

3/4 FCAT Blitz
3/5-early release
3/6 FCAT Blitz

J#40
Describe somem of the courting/wedding rituals in the Ibo culture. Use textual support.

R#40- Ch 14-16 (only 17 pages)

Group work

RAFT-Ch 11

Role- Assume role of character: Ezinma, Ekwefi, Okonkwo
Audience- Yourself. You will be talking to yourself/thinking out loud
Format-monologue
Topic-What you are thinking at the time Chielo comes for Ezinma until the end of the chapter

Perform

No time for Quiz Ch 12-13- due to Blitz/early release schedules this week

3/3B-3/4A English II Honors

J#39 Describe the relationship between Ekwefi and Ezinma. Use textual support.

R#39-Ch 12-13

Papers back

If you haven't given me your email address for track my grades, please do so immediately.

Group work Ch 10
1) Come up with a definition of civilized society
2) Group paragraph-use extended response frame given in class
Write whether the Ibo are a civilized society. Use textual evidence to support your answer.
3) Group debate

Quiz Ch 8-11

2/28 B-2/29 A English II Honors

J#38
How does Okonkwo show signs of remorse regarding Ikemefuna's death. Use textual evidence to support your answer.

R#38- Ch 10-11 for homework/mark text

Remember if you don't have books, there are handouts of the chapters you can use.

Ch 8-11 check/R#37

PG 159 Character Tableau presentations/A day- evaluation

Evaluation
1) Write all group member's names
2)Rate pose 1-10 explain
3)Rate their performance of lines 1-10; explain
Turn into basket

English II Honors 2/26 B/ 2/27A

J#37
How do you feel about what Okonkwo did to Ikemefuna at the end of Ch 7? Elaborate.

R#37- Homework Ch 8-9/Mark text

Pg 159-Ibo Tableau- performed in class

Check R#36/ pg 162-163 TFA

Review Ch 7-Ikemefuna's death/ class discussion

Ch 7 Quiz

papers handed back

English II Honors 2/22 B-2/25 A

No Journal

Finish R#36- Ch 7 As a class

Also, as you read Ch 7, fill out pg 161, and mark text

Groupwork
1)On a separate piece of paper define folktale
2)List the common features of folktales-Use Literature books in Back or Internet
3)List folktales you are familiar with
4)Complete wkbk pg 162 for any folktales from ch 1-7 TFA

English II Honors 2/20 B/2/21 A

2/20-Early Release Day
2/21- FCAT Blitz Day

J#36-
Predict what will happen to Ikemefuna.

Class reviews Chapters 1-6.

Finish Group work from Friday/Tuesday

Start reading CH 7 together in class/marking the text-R#36

English II Honors 2/15 B/2/19 A

J#35
Describe the internal conflict Okonkwo faces. Use textual support to defend your answer.

1)R#35 Ch 5-6 Checked w/pg 157
2)Finish Group Artistic Culture Wheel
3)Finish character web as group pg 153. Write the paragraph about Okonkwo as a group, using textual evidence, on a separate piece of paper and turn into the basket
4)Pg 158 Family Tree-Write on separate piece of paper. Make sure you follow the directions and write 2 characteristics for each character. After gallery walk, turn in family tree.
5)Quiz Ch 5-6

2/13 B - 2/14 A English Honors

J#34- In one paragraph, summarize Ch 4 of Things Fall Apart

R#35-Ch 5-6 TFA/Achebe-write in reading entry- see marks in book and on pg 157 for homework
continue marking as you have for Ch 2-4

Ch 4 Quiz- quizzes cannot be made up if missed. Lowest quiz grade will be dropped.

Backmap embedded assessment 1- Unit 3 as a group; pgs 163-165

Class review Ch 1-4- Do pg 156 as a group

Each group completes a culture wheel

2/12-1/13 Mass Media A/B

New Deadlines assigned

Deadline 4 checked for completion- final grade not given until proofs.

Take notes from board and turn in for grade.

Deadline 3 Final grade to be given, put everything associated with spread together (fasten) in copy envelope except for the spread checklist (keep it separate- but also in copy envelope). Turn into box for final grade.

2/11 B- 2/13 A

Review FCAT MC practice test 1- answers

E6- FCAT Prompt due
Essays checked in class by teacher-suggestions and help offered for students who didn't score a 4 or higher

In class do FCAT Practice 2- Multiple choice
Answers reviewed in class by groups. Groups to give the right answer, why it is the right answer, and what type of question (focus, organization, support, convention)

R#34- Ch 4-TFA/Achebe
Write: see book for marks
Mark:
S-what Okonkwo thinks makes him strong- physical, no emotion, violence, rages
W- what Okonkwo thinks makes him weak- emotion, sympathy, physical
P= all proverbs
put a circle around all names except Okonkwo's family members, put a squiggly circle around them. EX: Nwoye- special circle around his name

Also, keep marking
f- references to fears
*- compound or culture
I- imagery
C- conflicts

remember if you don't have your book, you must keep your post it notes, with the pg #s and stick them on your reading entry

Ch 4 Quiz- next class day

Feb. 12th- FCAT Writes Test- 4th

2/7 B-2/8 A English II Honors

J#33- finished

Practice FCAT packet 1- multiple choice section (#1-13) given as homework. Important that you do this, so we can determine weaknesses before you take the test. Remember you must pass the test in order to graduate.

Choose a # to determine which prompt you will have to write.

1) Write to convince an audience whether high school athletes should be paid to play sports for their schools
2) Think about a person you haven't met. Now write to explain why you would want to spend a day with this person.

Practice MC and essay due next class day.

2/5 B- 2/6 A English II Honors

Blitz day- class shortened

J#33 continued

Ch 1- 3 Book Quiz- lowest quiz grade will be dropped- they cannot be madeup

Practice FCAT expository essays continued, 1-6

2/1 B- 2/4 A English II Honors

Finish J#33- Review four areas and discuss grading of auditions

R#33 checked
bookmark check
drawing due

FCAT review- FCAT expository models, essays 1-,6 presented by groups to class.

1/30 B- 1/31 A English II Honors

J#33- Watching American Idol auditions, grade each contestant on the 6 point scale. Make comments on each of the following: Focus, Organization, Support, Conventions

Group work-student friendly FCAT rubric- each person has their own copy

R#33- CH 2-3 TFA/Achebe Write: see book for marks
In your book mark the following:
F: Anyone's fears, causes of fears, effects of fears
*: references to Okonkwo's compound of culture
C: conflicts that occur externally or internally
I: all imagery (also, identify any figurative language you see. EX: metaphor, simile etc

If you don't have your own book, use post it notes. On post it notes include pg #s and stick them inside of reading entry.

1/28 B- 1/29 A English II Honors

J#32 Look at pg 151 and choose 5 of the most interesting words, in your opinion. Now, write a paragraph using these 5 words.

R#32 TFA/Achebe- CH 1
After marking in your book, do reading log on pg 154- to be checked
In Ch 1 mark:

references to Okonkwo-O
references to Okonkwo's fears, reasons for those fears, or effects of his fears- F

Don't have your own book: use post it notes, make sure pg # is written on post it and stick them in reading entry

After reading CH 1, draw a picture of Okonkwo, put his name at the top, and include a quote from Ch 1 which triggers your drawing of him. Make sure the picture and his name are large enough to see from a distance.

Finish IBO bookmark

Finish presenations

Finish before WED/THURS- Pg 154/R#32-marking
-Drawing as specified
-IBO bookmark

Mass Media 1/24-1/25

Layout Priorities
1- Deadline 3- fix problems
2- Proofs must be in Friday
3- new deadline

Reporters
1-Proofs
2-new deadline

Photographers
1- all Orange pages are assigned to a photographer
2- all Orange pages have pictures in or pictures coming in
3- if you are a photographer and have spreads assigned to you, you have not only taken all of the pictures, you have also followed the spread checklist in regards to what to do with those pictures. Deadline 1/25

1/24 B-1/25 B

J#31 Look at the cover of Things Fall Apart and predict what the novel will be about. Elaborate.

R#31- Pre-reading TFA

5 minutes review with group presentation information

Presentations

Start Ibo bookmarks- using pg 150 to document pronunciations of names and the glossary to record important words on both sides.

Listen to CD version of book while making bookmarks and practice pronouncing Ibo words.

1/22 B-1/23 A Eng II Honors

J#30- Write down the names of everyone in your group and what each of you brought in for your research topic. If they brought nothing, write that. If they were absent for the assignment write that. If they are absent today, and didn't deliver the research, write that.

R#30- Pre-reading "Things Fall Apart"

Half of class period- prepare for presentation by
1) reading over materials brought by group- or provided by Ms. Batten
2) planning an effective way of presenting the information to the class besides simply reading it out loud. Everyone in the group must speak at least once.

Presentations

Students will take notes during presentations on pg 149 of their workbook

Extra credit will be given for any Reading FCAT exercises turned in showing practice

Mass Media 1/21-1/25

Louvennia/Tiffany- review their layout pet peeves with class. All reporters sign and turn into basket for grade.

Class takes notes on next deadline and Ad information. Due to in basket for grade. Make sure you right your specific deadline information on notes before turning them in.

$500 Ad grade going on this 3rd grading term-
1/4, 1/2, full page ads always available for sell until March. You must get the payment and artwork when you sell the ad for credit.

Also remember that your ads won't count towards your grade unless you have their artwork in for seniors and their artwork and payment in for businesses.

Layout Test coming soon- You will be tested on all of the things you should already know such as:

Main headlines-48 pt Official Tyrant- apply effects to text only and colors according to the section

Captions- all in 10 pt Genesis- you can never change the size to a smaller or larger one-you can change the type of caption if you need more room

sidebar/alternative copy- 12 pt Genesis(except for underclass section- quotes are in 10 pt to fit)

Lead Ins- In 90 percent color of section. Title just as you would a book. EX: Things Fall Apart, Line Up, In Perfect Rhythm, In the Mood. Ideally, should be separate from caption

Photo Bys: 6 pt Genesis- bottom right hand of picture- name only- should hug picture

Colors for in-red, up-blue, green-out - codes are posted

Sidebar headline- must contain section title, must be in correct color, and must have effects applied to text only. It is in 24 pt.

Dominant picture- apply effect- object only.

Any solid object, apply effects of that section as long as it doesn't distort the writing on that object.

Cannot bleed objects over gutter such as faces in dominant pictures, captions, or move lines.

Use the percentages given to you on the handout templates labeled for each section. For example, the big curved bar will be at 60 percent on whatever section, in whatever color, always. The colored caption boxes will be at 20 percent on all spreads always. The dominant pictures without a caption box, should have a caption box added on top of the dominant in an obscure location in transparency, paper, 40 percent, no stroke.

Strokes should be removed from all items which don't require one. This is almost anything you have a stroke on.h

Move line at bottom- 12 pt Genesis, cannot bleed over gutter. When you use the surveys, be careful to spell things correctly, especially the names. Make sure you put Used on the surveys and return them to Megan.

Main headline- must- relate to dominant picture. It doesn't have to have the section name in it (ex:in, out). The sidebar headline does have to have the section name- and its already been decided for you. Ask me if you don't know what yours is. (ex: Whats In)

Whenever you take information from your reporter, you should always verify that they have their reporter checklist completely filled out beforehand, and that they've had Andrew- the copy editor sign the checklist giving them approval.

Reporters information should be typed when it comes to you, and ideally you should have them save it directly into your page file. This way you can copy and paste the information and you'll never lose it.

There is a spell check in InDesign and you MUST USE IT.

Reporters- Test coming soon-
You need to know things like
DON'T INCLUDE YOUR OPINION, YOUR ADVICE, OR ANY EDITORIALIZING. YOU DON'T SPEAK TO THE READER. YOU SHOW THEM.
ALL Captions have Lead Ins. They are caption titles and are separate from the caption themselves. Line Up is an example of a Lead In.
Captions (separate from their Lead Ins) CANNOT start with names, titles, or group references. You must use one of the many ways given to you for how to start a caption.

You have to pay attention and sincerely fill out your spread checklist, as it determines whether you do what you need to for your final grade. Things like check the electronic alpha list- are on that checklist. If you haven't been doing this, points have been coming off your grade.

Copy, the story that goes with many spreads, is in the past tense. You won't say things like. The girl's basketball team is doing great this season, because that would be an opinion and its in the present tense. If you have a problem doing this see Andrew or Ms. Batten.

You must feature quotes from at least 2 adults, and 3 students from different backgrounds in your copy. Its not just something we made up on your observation sheet, there is a reason. Those quotes should go in your copy. Your copy should always be long enough to allow the layout person plenty of copy to fill up their spread.

Don't interview your friends, people that will be all over the yearbook, and siblings or friends of people you know. That isn't being a reporter its being a jerk.

Don't ever say: When asked why.... just put the persons quote and then use an exclamatory phrase. Remember said is dead, try using other things. Also don't start with the exclamatory phrase.
EX: Don't: Cindy Lauper exclaimed, "I like to sing."
Instead: "I like to sing, " Cindy Lauper exclaimed. "I also enjoy dancing and playing the piano."

Identification captions: The name of individuals featured up to five, sometimes includes grade level and titles. The only caption which doesn't require a Lead In.

Basic Captions- In present tense only and describe action only.


Expanded: Basic caption (present tense)+extra information in past tense. Must include quote and go beyond the picture

YOU MUST HAVE Andrew check your copy before you give it to your Layout person in the spread envelope.

Always keep your signed interviews, and information related to the spread in the copy envelope for spread or in your own folder. You will probably need it one day.

All students up to five must be identified by first and last name in pictures. If there are five or more students in the picture, then you can refer to them as a group. So, if you have a picture of students in class, and you only put the names of the two students in the center of the picture, but not the kid sitting behind him visibly, then you've messed up, majorly.
-Review the way you should start your copy/story- Getting the Story Straight handout
-Review the things you should leave out of copy- Getting the Story Straight handout

Proof Correction- A lot of you will be given proofs for corrections. It is vital that you do not lose the proof page, and that you protect it. Don't go around showing it to everyone. Get your proof corrections in immediately so that they don't publish those pages with those mistakes.

New Deadlines Given
Photo 1/25
Layout Prints pictures by 1/29
Reporters all work in by 2/6
Layout- completed by 2/10
Editors-must be edited by 2/11

Clerical- Id pictures/names. Verify all students in underclass section are underclass, not graduates. Verify that all underclassmen in the correct grade according to alpha list. Verify the spelling of all underclass names.

Begin YB sale advertising

Kiarra-Begin working on DVD pictures. See Ms. Batten

Shane/Donisha-Deposit

1/16 B-1/17 A Eng II Hon

J#29- "Proverbs are the palm oil with which words are eaten."
1)Predict possible meanings of this proverb
2)With group, define the word proverb and write in journal
3)With group, think of 3 examples of proverbs from your culture

Proverbs group work
1)Try to put the proverbs together in the correct order (9 proverbs)
2)Write out your 9 proverbs with explanations on workbook pg provided
3)Choose 1 proverb to illustrate. Make the picture large enough so people can see it, and write the proverb on the drawing.

Group Research
1)with your topic, first formulate 10 questions that will focus your research and make it more effective
2)Each person in group is responsible for bringing information from a different source EX: books, periodicals, documentary, encyclopedias, Internet resources
3) Teach your subject to the class in a creative way.

1/14 B-1/15 A Eng II Honors

First 10 minutes- Study for exam

Midterm Exam

Model Papers given of 1, 3, 5 of Bend it Like Beckham paper and discussed. Outline template, model outline, and rubric given. Paper thoroughly explained.

Due 1/22 B Day
Due 1/23 A Day

E5-Anlyzing a Conflict in Bend it Like Beckham
-Rubric
-Final Paper Typed
-Rough Draft with proofreading marks-ALL OVER
-Outline- follow format
-Brainstorm

Mass Media 1/14-1/17

Deadline not met- Continue to work

Remember artwork/payment for business ads due 1/22 for guaranteed placement. All artwork for seniors in by 1/22 for guaranteed placement.

Make sure you turn in the notes you took on what you need to know after the deadline.
EX: All captions have lead ins.

1/10 B-1/11 A English II Honors

J#28 How do you think the film will end?

R#28- Viewing BIB

Turn in A50 Mothers and Daughters poem

Bring in Things Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe by the end of next week for 50 extra credit points.
Complete pg 110 in wkbk
Discussion film
Review handouts, study guide for Midterm Exam.
Exam-
Jan 14th B day
Jan 15th A day

1/8 B-1/9 A English II Honors

Reviewed Part 2 BIB-Discussion

reviewed Found poem and assignment

Watched part 3-take notes on pg 108; Then did pg 109- completely

J#27 Name 2 main conflicts in the film, their causes, and how you predict they might be resolved.

R#27- write Watching Bend it Like Beckham

12/7-12/11 Mass Media

Yearbook Deadline- Don't be ABSENT

12/7-Layout must print out pictures (Any problems with photos, write it on envelope)

12/8-12/9-Reporters work due for deadline

12/10-12/11- Layout work due for deadline

12/11-editor edits all spreads and sends them to plant.

Make sure you fill out the spread checklists.

Remember all captions have lead ins, you must write copy for all spreads except underclass. Sidebar information must be fully researched. Stop interviewing, taking pictures of, or choosing pictures of yourself, your friends, your siblings, or your friend's siblings.

1/4 B- 1/7 A Eng II Honors

J#26- What does it mean to Bend it Like Beckham? If you don't know, predict what it means.

Think-pair-share with group

R#26- Write-Watching segment 2 Bend it Like Beckham-ends right after they return from Germany

Watch segment 2 while taking detailed notes on pg 105. Read found poem on pg 107
do pg 106 part 1-3 (read handout on Found poems for help)
Finish for homework if you don't finish in class.

1/2 B- 1/3 A Eng II Honors

J#25 Would you ever agree to be placed in an arranged marriage? Why or Why not?

View segment 1- Bend it Like Beckham- to dress fitting

While watching, students are to take detailed notes on pg 100.

After watching, class discusses segment.

Students think-pair-share journal entries about arranged marriages and do the top part of pg 101 together.

Class reads pg 102-104 together and as they read it they will mark all of the positive things about arranged marriages with a plus and all of the negative things about arranged marriages with a minus.

Students must fill out the rest of pg 101 with the remaining class time or for homework if they don't finish in class.

12/13 B- 12/14 A Eng II Honors

Take notes on pg 99 of the theatrical and cultural elements in the film clips shown

• Life is Beautiful
• Chocolat

Class reviews detailed note taking and theatrical/literary elements. Bend it Like Beckham after Winter Break.

1/2-1/17 Yearbook

Work on Deadline 3- Assignments Given

Photo Deadline-All photos organized, flipped and moved over by 1/4
Reported Deadline- All work in by 1/9
Layout Deadline-All work done by 1/11
Editor- All edited by 1/11

Do not miss 1/7-1/11- Deadline Week. Minimum letter grade deduction for absences during deadlines.

$500 Ad Deadline due 1/22. If you haven't been able to sell ads, you must bring in the assignment contact information that shows you've tried to sell Ads.

PLEASE make sure all Ad artwork and payment is in for Business Ads by 1/22. All senior artwork must be in by 1/22 as well. If this artwork/payment isn't in, you do not receive credit for the ads until its in.

Faculty Adoption- Due 1/11 Write down what you did for your faculty member and turn it into the basket for credit.

Proof corrections
Brittany Lester, Antwan- alpha check, documentation of pages for each person featured
Meghan-Move Line-check
Andrew-All copy
Nicole-Layout elements
Brandi-technical congruency

1/2B-1/3A Mass Media

Deadline 3- 12/7-12/11- DON'T BE ABSENT- Remember minimum punishment for missing a day during a deadline is 1 letter grade deducted from final semester grade. If we have to do your work for you, you will receive a zero.

Ad Deadline- Artwork must be in by January 11th for guaranteed placement. Seniors don't have to pay yet, but we do have to have their artwork. We may still have room after January 11th, but we cannot guarantee it at this time. Your $500 should be in by this date, however, if we still have room in the yearbook you will have some more time to fulfill this deadline.

Tshirts- if ordering a faculty shirt, get it in by January 4th along with your money. Remember you are graded on doing something for your faculty member. You don't have to buy them anything, you can simply do something for them. If you do this, write what you did on a piece of paper and turn it in to the basket. If you've missed months and need to makeup a month, do something extra for them and I'll give you credit. Make sure you document it and turn it in.

Take Notes for grade on this deadline, what you need to know, the process a spread must go through, each groups individual deadlines, etc. Turn in the same day for a grade.

Put together copy envelopes with spread materials for deadline 1 and 2. Even though I said it a million times, some of you never filled out or even looked at the spread checklist.

Envelopes must contain the following for me to check them. All spread materials ever associated with this assignment stapled together with the most recent spread computer printout on top placed inside envelope. Spread checklist separated from all other materials by itself (stapled together 1-6) filled out completely by all students working on spread and also placed inside of envelope.

Layout- if you had do work for reporters that didn't do it, or never showed up, put what you had to do on the outside of your envelope.

Turn all envelopes in the basket. Make sure they are put together the way I've specified or I won't grade them.

Clerical- Deposit money- write receipts. Finish getting senior signatures for those whom had no picture taken.
******Finish underclass list of all students not photographed and take to Mrs. Peters. We need their pictures.
Brainstorm new yb sale launching and ending date. Straighten papers. Collect money and orders for tshirts.

Spell check all of deadline 1 and 2 with faculty alpha list then student alpha.

Reporters- if you find any mistakes with deadlines 1 and 2, write them down for your layout person to fix on proofs. Layout, you cannot fix the mistakes until the proof documents come back.

12/7B-12/12A English II Honors

MAP testing- Computer LAB- Math/Reading

When done with test, make up any reading entries or work you are missing. last chance.