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:
3/7/08
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
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
3/6/08
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
3/5-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
3/3/08
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
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
2/27/08
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
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
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
2/24/08
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
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
2/19/08
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
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
2/15/08
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
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
2/12/08
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
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.
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.
2/11/08
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
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
2/7/08
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.
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.
2/5/08
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
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
2/1/08
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.
R#33 checked
bookmark check
drawing due
FCAT review- FCAT expository models, essays 1-,6 presented by groups to class.
1/30/08
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.
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.
1/28/08
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
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
1/24/08
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- 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.
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.
1/22/08
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
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
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