10/24/08

10/21-10/22

English
J#17
"We know what a person thinks, not when he tells us what he thinks, but by his actions."
-Isaac Singer

R#17-visualizing

1A-Turn in Proofreading Marks

By Any Other Name checked as a group grade

By any Other Name reviewed as a class, including chart, and thesis statement

Thesis handout and explanation of thesis.

Model essay about By Any Other Name distributed, read, and technique discussed.

FCAT 6 point rubric distributed

Transition worksheet distributed

EA3-Cultural Misunderstanding Rubric distributed and Embedded Assessment Backmap completed

Mass Media

J#17
Copy each term and leave several lines under each for note taking

Camera Positions
  1. Extreme Long shot
  2. Long shot
  3. Medium Shot
  4. Close-up
  5. Extreme Close-up

Angles

  1. Birds-eye-view
  2. High Angle
  3. Eye level
  4. Low Angle
  5. Oblique/Canted

Camera Movement

  1. Pans
  2. Tilts
  3. Dolly shots
  4. Handheld Shots
  5. Crane Shots
  6. Zoom lenses
  7. Aerial Shot

Class takes note of each term, as teacher explains. Class thinks of examples of each during discussion.

A- takes quiz SB3 and turns in SB3 notes

Jerome Liebling- article read in class. Discussion of how photography relates to cinematography and Liebling's effect on the art world.

Yearbook-

J#33 Free Response

300-word-story due

Must be in 3rd person but about your life

-staple questions to story (List questions someone would have to ask you, in order to find this story)

-Put word count at top of paper

Sign up for which groups you want to be in 1-3 in order of desire

Layout, Reporter, Photographer, Clerical, DVD

Work on Yearbook duties and rewriting captions

10/21/08

10/17 A -10/20 B

English II Honors

J#16
"The only fool bigger than the person who knows it all is the person who argues with him." -Stanislaw Jerzy Lec

R#16- Making Connections (find at least two)

By Any Other Name Group work checked, papers returned

By Any Other name reviewed as a class, essay read, comparison/contrast transitions reviewed. Reading Art started in class.

Mass Media

What does the following quote mean to you:
"These days it seems that physical “truth” can easily be rearranged, rethought, or re-created outright. Any image can be made pristine, all the warts can be removed.
But returning to the source of a thing–the real source–means the photographer has to watch, dig, listen for voices, sniff the smells, and have many doubts.
My life in photography has been lived as a skeptic.
–Jerome Liebling, The People, Yes, 1995

Class discusses quote in depth.

A#8-Analyzing Photography (4 photographs) Take detailed notes answering each question and hold onto notes until next class.












  1. What is this picture of?





  2. How does this picture reflect real life?





  3. Why do you think this picture was taken?





  4. What title would you give this and why? (For each picture)






To make up go to http://www.jeromeliebling.com/ or go to http://www.artsmia.org/get-the-picture/liebling/ and look and analyze the following 4 pictures



and the 4th picture is the man standing with a shovel, surrounded by coal.



SB3 quiz to be taken in A day- past due. SB3 notes due for grade.




Read Liebling's article and discuss

10/17-10/20 Yearbook

Friday-
No Journal

Guest Speaker- Ads and Trends

Pep Rally

Monday

Editor's meeting/Class duties
Work on Captions or Copy assignment

Staff meeting.
300 word story explained again.
Must mimic style of 3 model articles by Brady Dennis
Will be written in 3rd person about something that happened in your life, preferably that relates to Parker
Due 10/21- Tuesday

InDesign Tuesday

Ice Skating 10/25 $12 from 2- 4 pm @ Rinktime. Meet at the school at 1:30 if you need a ride. Ask Kendra for directions.

Faculty member check in with Ms. Batten, to be recorded on paper for next week's grade.

Photo tryouts to continue one day this week.

Signups Tuesday for the group you want to be placed in.

10/16/08

10/13 A-10/16 B

10/15 PSAT- No class for English II or Mass Media
10/16-makeup day, English and Mass Media- because testing through schedule off.

English
J#15
"One who sits between two chairs may easily fall down." -Proverb from Russia and Romania

R#15-visualizing-min. of 5

Mapout Embedded Assessment - EA3 Cultural Misunderstanding.

EA2-Persuasive Essay Censorship-Past due.

Finish By Any Other Name Group Work

Mass Media

J#15 Mass Media
What type of photography do you see in newspapers? Why do you think this type of photography is used?

Take home projects or they will be thrown away.

Finish group work from last class.

YB 10/13 -10/16 YB

J#30

YB Meeting- Monday
Editor's Meeting-Monday

Copy assignment-300-word story due Tuesday
Story about self. Model the style used in the three articles given to you by Brady Dennis.
Also, as you write the story, list the questions that someone would have to ask you, in order to write the story.

Yb-Faculty Members

Write down all staff/faculty members you have and what information you gathered. Put explanations for anyone you didn't contact. Fill out photo assignments for specific picture info.

Tues-Thurs Review Staff Organization and Reference section of Yearbook Manual. All handouts, in both sections, explained.

Thurs- Ms. Batten goes back over caption assignment- IT HAS TO BE TURNED BACK IN.
Work on Homecoming

10/13/08

10/13 Yearbook

J#29 Free Response

Copy Lesson-continued

3 articles by Brady Dennis and handout about 300-word stories

Class lists common characteristics found in the 300-word story

Assignment. Write a 300-word story about a yearbook staff member. It will be typed and follow the format of the stories read in class. Due Oct. 20 Must be typed, and electronic file will be saved for future use.

Class Duties/Editor Meeting

Class discusses faculty contacts tomorrow-to be graded

Homecoming Discussion-brief-interested students meet after school to work on homecoming idea

10/10/08

10/9 A -10/10 B

Yearbook
J#27-Free
Turn in caption rewrites to the basket.

Typography lesson on fonts, styles, types, weights, etc

Copy (Story) - lesson on how reporters have to be good observers in order to write. Article "When the Sky Fell" distributed. Label on the story what techniques the writer uses to make the story effective.



J#28-Free

Captions returned. Teacher teaches captions again for the third time, this time modeling how to write each caption with a picture.

Students who didn't get a high score need to rewrite the captions.

Kristian teaches SB3 to class on punctuation style rules

Homecoming decorating at Brandi's house on Sunday at 3 p.m.

English
J#14
"It is dangerous to be right in matters on which the established authorities are wrong." -Voltaire

R#14- Asking Levels of Questions (min of 5 questions; each level used at least once)

Formative Mini-Assessment (Day 6) Returned and Reviewed with class

Formative Min-Assessment (Day 12) Distributed to class. Turn into basket when finished.

Finish By Any Other Name- group work. To be checked the next class.

EA2-Persuasive Essay Censorship Due (first draft)

Mass Media

J#14 How do you feel about news organizations that let their personal views interfere with their story-telling? Explain.

2A-
A6 Radio Homework due.
Discuss with group your log. As a group, determine what subjects and content repeat themselves in all of your songs. Then discuss what this means. Are the artists purposely choosing to write about these subjects? Why? Are the radio stations purposely playing only these songs? Why? What message does it send to youth when songs are about these subjects?

Class Debate

All assignments and projects handed back
A7-Radio Show rubric and recording

2B-Class finishes watching news casts from different news organizations. Then using their individual notes, they discuss each news cast as a group and complete the following for each news organization

News Organization:
Discussion/Notes: (take these notes during your discussion about possible bias; should be a minimum of a paragraph in length)
Biased or Not and Why? (Determine if the organization is biased, what it may be biased toward, and why your group feels that way)

Turn into basket

All papers handed back in class.

10/8/08

10/7 A- 10/8-B

English
J13 "when all think alike, no one is thinking very much." Walter Lippman

R#13 Asking Questions
Pg Quote Question Level

Turn in Proofreading Marks and Solzhenitsyn notes

Everyone must record their "I am From" poem

Solzhenitsyn Persuasive Essay due 10/9 A and 10/10 B

By Any other name group work-finished #2-6

Solzhenitsyn article read in class; essay assignment reviewed

Mass Media
J#13
Are journalists capable of reporting objectively (without letting personal opinions effect their story)? What types of subjects might a journalist struggle with, when reporting?

SB3- Quiz on 10/14 A -10/15 B

SB3- Punctuation

  1. Space only once after the end of a sentence.
    Ex: Palin is visting Jacksonville today. While she is here she will attend two events.
  2. Space only once after commas.
    Ex: The presidential canidates will debate tonight, Mccain is expected to have an advantage.
  3. To seperate all words in a series, DO NOT use a comma before the "and".
    Ex: I have to go to work, cook dinner and wash clothes.
  4. Use commas to set off appositives or non-essential phrases.
    Ex: Mr. Flowers, principal, will be there.
  5. Use commas to seperate a quote from the rest of the sentence.
    Ex: "Ill invite you," Mike said, "to my party."
  6. Use commas to connect two sentences.
    Ex: I am not going to work today, and I do not plan to go tomorrow, either.
  7. Use commas in numbes over 999, except for street numbers, telephone numbers or item numbers.
    Ex: 1,798
    Ex: 1305 Fifth Street

A6-Analyzing radio- assignment given for homework and explained. Due the next class.

View- news clips from Fox News and CNN about Palin's campaigns strategy and take notes on any biased seen. To be continued the next class.

10/7-10/8 Yearbook

J#26 Free

Finish meeting

Captions/Copy pg 10-11 wkbk

Review the Donts of Caption Writing in Manual

Leads and 175 ways to start a caption

Homework: Write six captions for two pictures. Write one identification, one basic, and one expanded caption for each picture. To be checked tomorrow

J#27 Free

First 35 minutes- class duty, picture tryouts, faculty contact

Last part of class- Homework checked. Captions reviewed; students to correct homework mistakes and turn it back in tomorrow.

10/6/08

10/3 A- 10/6 B

English
J#12
Talk to your group members about what goes into a persuasive essay. Then in your journal, list the things you discussed.

Class Participates in Persuasive Essay Brainstorm on Board. A list is made of all essential ingredients for the persuasive essay. Students should add to their journal entry for completeness.

Solshenitsyn-wkbk- assignment reviewed as a class.

Class assigned Persuasive Essay relating to Solzhenitsyn speech.
Essay is due 10/9 A ; 10/10 B
Situation: All over the world, Literature has been and continues to be censored in a variety of ways. Books have been burned because of offensive language, passages have been ripped out or marked due to graphic descriptions, and authors have been imprisoned, exiled or killed because their native countries felt betrayed by their words.
Prompt: Should an artist be censored if his or her views are against the cultural norm?
Directions: Write a persuasive essay stating whether or not Literature should be censored.

By Any Other Name assignment checked 1B; class turns in their New REF#1 attached to the old, edited version into the basket for credit.

1A- Reviews levels of questioning with Ms. Batten, chooses a fairy tale for group, and begins group work #3-6. Remember 1 and 2 were done individually as homework. The homework has already been checked off for those who completed it. Teacher reviewed pg 26 with class so everyone would know if they highlighted the proper things.

By Any Other Name

INDIVIDUALLY
  1. Replace ALL unfamiliar words. Replace means right the new word on top of, next to, or below the old word in the text. You cannot just list the words somewhere.
  2. Highlight references to British culture in one color, while highlighting Indian culture in a different color. Be specific.

IN GROUP

3. Come up with fairy tale questions for the fairy tale your group chooses. Come up with two, level one questions, two, level two questions, two level three questions and write them on pg 25

4. Write questions for By Any Other Name. Come up with five, level one questions; three, level two questions, and two, level three questions. Use a separate piece of paper with all of your names on it.

5. Verify British and Indian references are correctly identified in each person's workbook. Also review unfamiliar words.

6. Pg 32 in workbook. Don't do the last paragraph.


1B-finished Solzhenitsyn notes; didn't turn them in; needs to do so, the next class.

R#12-Determining Importance Pg -_ to __ (see R#11 for setup)

Mass Media
J#12- How do you feel about recording your radio show live today? Is your group prepared? How do you think the class will like your show? Explain.


Each group gets to practice their show before going live. They also get to use the microphone, making sure to speak loud enough, not to move around unnecessary items, or to cause interference.

Radio Performances-Live Recordings.

All RUBRICS and CDS in basket. Each group needs to turn in a copy of their script.

While groups present, each person must complete
A5-Evaluating Radio Shows
1. List names of people you are evaluating
2. Rate them 1-5 on performance
3. List something you enjoyed about their radio show
4. List something they could have improved

SB3- Next Class; review A3, SB1 and SB2 as well

Yearbook 10/3-10/6

J#23 Free Response

Headlines homework due- checked pg 11 wkbk

Drumline Movie Night announced; Oct. 23

Copy/Caption pgs 9-10 A and B completed

Magazine assignment- find headlines with a verbal/visual connection and present to class

10/2/08

10/1 A -10/2 B

English



"Every generation laughs at the old fashions, but follows religiously the new." Henry David Thoreau



R#11-Determining Importance Pg __ to Pg ___



P#/ Reading Notes / Final Summary



14 Byron's mouth Byron gets his mouth stuck to a mirror
is stuck to a and causes family conflict.
mirror, probably from
kissing his own reflection



14-15 there is a conflict
on how the family
should deal with
Byron's accident


I am From Poem is past due. Everyone must record for credit. If you didn't record in class, you need to come in and record after school.

Homework due today for 1A

1B- Received homework assignment today, so it is due next class. Homework assignment is to 1) edit your REF#1 letter 2) have someone else edit the letter, both of you will use proofreading marks 3)Wkbk homework PG 26-31, Replace all unfamiliar words 4)wkbk homework, pg 26-31; highlight all references to British culture in one culture, while highlighting all the references to Indian culture in a different culture. Be careful, because the British are the dominant culture.

Both classes- Take notes on Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn from his auto-biography and turn them into the basket

Random Portfolio Check COMING SOON

Mass Media

J#11-What is your group's radio script about? Who are the characters? What role or responsibility does each group member have? (5 minutes response)

Ms. Batten reviews radio project assignment:
1) Must have a Foley Artist, Ad Executive, and Director
2) Must be about a 10 minute show, no longer not much less
3)Rubrics distributed for how groups will be graded
4)Each group will pretend like they are broadcasting the show live, therefore there should be smooth transitions from show to commercial, in between parts, and if mistakes are made, you have to keep going.

Papers passed back.

The whole class is given to practice shows.

ON presentation day, bring the rubric and each person must bring a blank CD to record their show.

SB2 due in basket

SB2 Quiz

Yearbook 10/1-10/2

J#21- Free Response
Meeting- Editor's present voting options to class. Class votes.

Workbooks, review. Headline design presentation started.

2 non-gossipy, non-predomitately teen magazine due THURS.

J#22-Free Response

staff ideas from yesterdays meeting

Tshirt decided on

Headlines continued

Caption/Copy writing

Homework Due

10/1/08

9/29 A-9/30 B

English
J#10- Copy each and leave room for notes
11. Use words correctly
12. Make sure your subject and verb agree
13. Don't mix-up plurals and possessives.
14. Keep writing in the same tense.
15. An before vowel sounds, a before consonant sounds.
16. Use active, not passive voice
*Take out for editing- REF#1 Dear Reader letter*

R#10-visualizing Pg __ to Pg ___
At least 5 visualizations

EA1- I Am From poem DUE today. Staple rubric to poem before turning into basket.
-typed
-CD
RECORDINGS TODAY in class for Extra Credit. This is the only day you can record for extra credit. If you don't record in class today, you will have to come record after school. The recording is a part of your grade.

Edit REF#1 yourself, using proofreading marks. Now have a peer edit it, using the proofreading marks. The rewritten version is due Oct 1st A, Oct 2nd-B.

By Any Other Name- Wkbk Homework (see due dates above)
1. Replace ALL unfamiliar words
2. Highlight references to British culture in one color, while highlighting references to Indian culture in a different color. Be careful, the British are the dominant culture in this story.

PSAT- B day classes

Mass Media
J#10
Before television, people listened to radio shows. What do you think radio directors, actors, and actresses added to shows to keep people entertained? (5 minute entry)

Finish group chart comparing broadcast news to print news. Watch video clip of broadcast news after reading newspaper article. Turn chart into basket.

Fix A3 as a group and turn into basket. Due today.

Radio Project Assigned- Radio Script due today-one per group. Work with group on project. Next class is the last day to prepare your radio show. Each group member must bring in a blank CD on recording day to record their show.

SB2- Quiz- Next class.

A4-Rubric for Media Presentation (belongs in portfolio)

9/29-9/30 Yearbook

J#19-Free Response
Editor's Meeting- Take Notes

Staff Meeting. Faculty information due.

Monthly staff event discussed.

Shirt Idea discussed

Homecoming discussed

Proofreading symbols chart to be copied and turned in for credit

J#20 Free Response
Review of yesterday's meeting

Advanced Design- Spread coming up where every student will have to display advanced design

Reminder- In portfolio, you should have 5 items in your inspiration section with explanations why they inspired you. Number them each 1-5.

HOMEWORK DUE THURSDAY: Bring 2 magazines that you would not see a teenager carrying around: No Us, People, Teen anything. Look for unique magazines with interesting designs.

Theme spin offs presented and discussed with staff.

9/26/08

9/25 A - 9/26 B

English
Copy and leave space so you can take notes for each
  1. Spell things out.
  2. Don't refer to people as things.
  3. Don't start sentences with Well, Like, And, Or, Because, But
  4. Don't use words that are are not needed
  5. Don't speak to the reader, unless directed to
  6. Write complete thoughts
  7. Write more and elaborate
  8. Use appropriate transitions to introduce and connect ideas
  9. Avoid slang and writing how you speak
  10. Just say no to run-ons

Take notes while teacher instructs on above 10 items.

R#9-Visualizing Pg ___ to Pg ___

At least 5 visualizations every time.

EA1- I Am From- Poem

  • Typed
  • Must turn in blank CD (to record poem on) or a recording of your poem
  • Attach rubric. A lost rubric=-10; Late=-10 per class

Coming up the next class:

Discuss Solzhenitsyn homework

Edit your REF#1 using the editing marks, then have a peer edit it

Persuasive Essay



Mass Media

J#9
What are the differences between broadcast news and print news? What are the advantages/disadvantages of each?

What I like to read- Class exercise
Journal Check 1-8 (40 points)
Review Parts of the Paper with group and instructor
Parts of the Paper-Quiz
Redo A3; Types of News reviewed. Groups instructed to actually work as groups this time, not just copy each other's wrong answers.
Papers given back. Students organize portfolios.

Radio Project- Next Class
Bring a printed out radio script to class. Make sure its entertaining and it has places to add sound effects.

A4- Rubric for Presentation

Group work- ON a piece of paper, put all group member names. Make a chart which points out the disadvantages and advantages of print news and broadcast news. Keep group paper until the next class.

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.

9/24/08

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

9/18/08

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.

9/16/08

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

9/12/08

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.

9/10/08

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.

9/8/08

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.

9/5/08

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

9/4/08

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.

9/3/08

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.

9/2/08

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.

8/29/08

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.

8/28/08

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.

8/26/08

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.

5/6/08

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.

4/23/08

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.

4/21/08

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

4/10/08

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.

4/7/08

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.

3/24/08

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

3/17/08

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.

3/13/08

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

3/7/08

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