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.

10/7 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.

10/3 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

10/1 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

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.

9/25 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.

9/23 A- 9/24 B

English

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

R#8- Asking Questions

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

I Am From models distributed, recording played.

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

Mass Media

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

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

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

Newspaper sort- Groups-due

9/21-9/23 Yearbook

9/21-J#14

Inspiration homework due today.

Editor's meeting.

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

Class duties.

Editor's display of Theme

9/22
J#15

Journal check 1-15 (75 points)

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

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

Staff meeting:

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

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

Bday celebration

9/19 A -9/20 B

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

Please give Class Procedures test on desk to Jacob Lowery

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

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

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

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

Solzhenitsyn PG 22-241.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Yearbook

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

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

9/18 A - 9/22 B

English

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

Follow formula for responding to quotes (see J1 Example)

R#6 Inferences pg_ to_

Finish benchmark reading test

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

Solzhenitsyn PG 22-24

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


MASS MEDIA

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

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

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

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

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

MAP Test

A2-Types of News
For each article

Title Content Source Type of News Reason for Type

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

A4- Rubric for Media Presentation (Given Back)

Yearbook

J#15
Ad manual reviewed by Destiny in detail

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

Class Duty completed.

Theme Discussion.


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

Handouts- Grading, Organization, Reference

Homecoming Discussed, Nominations, Voting

Picture Download and Organization.

9/15 A-9/16 B English

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

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

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

Benchmark Reading Test

Mass Media

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

SB1-Numbers/Amounts

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

Instead of: Many students attended the homecoming dance.

Use: Over 400 students attended the homecoming dance.

2. For class year, use apostrophe correctly.

Use: '09 NOT: ' 09 or 09'

3. Always use numerals for address numbers.

Use 9 Morning Star Lane

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

Use: 137 Fifth Street 459 12Th Street

5. Dates are written one way only.

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

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

Benchmark Testing

9/15-9/16 Yearbook

9/15
Photo Workshop-Hayes

ID pictures taken

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

9/11 A-9/12 B

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

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


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

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

I Am From Poem- due date- given next class

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

Class Procedures/Rules/Group Rules Test

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

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

9/11-9/12 Yearbook

J#7- Free Response

Finished PowerPoint of Theme- Examples shown

Theme ideas presented.

Reviewed Copy section of Manual: Being observant, observation sheet

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

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

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

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

Reference section explained in detail.

Revisited Theme. Last idea presentations. Vote.

9/9 A - 9/10 B

English
J#3- Copy the following:

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

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

RA TA TA- Making Connections

Class Procedures Test

Formative Assessment

R#3 Making Connections pg __ to pg ___

Only need to make two connections while reading.

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


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

Meet with groups for 10 minutes before presentations

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

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

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

Class/Group Procedures and Rule Test- NEXT CLASS

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