MASS MEDIA-6th block only
Create an ad list. Loucite Michel to check before you submit to sub.
Copy upside down triangle from board before lunch.
After lunch, you must list the following:
Renewals: At least 10 businesses who advertised last year and all of their contact info including address and phone numbers.
Friends and Family: At least 10 friends, family members or friends of family members or family member's friends who own a business, have a child graduating or would benefit somehow from taking out an ad. List their names, their relationship to you and why you think they might be interested in an ad.
Places you and your parents spend money:
List 30 businesses in which you or your parents spend your money.
Vendors List at least 10 businesses which the Parker uses for supplies, sports, clubs, etc.
Have Loucite check your list before submitting to see you've followed the above directions. When finished turn your list into Ms. Gore with this handout.
7th block/Advanced Yearbook
Before submitting your 300 word story which is due today, do all of the following:
-Write at the top, if you haven't included this, how many words total are in your story. Do not count the title or any word not in your actual story. If you do not have at least 350 words, I will not accept it. I told you to write the rough draft with too many words. Keep and fix if not at least 350 words.
Circle all planned and effective repetition which sounds poetic to the ear. If you do not have any. Keep, fix and turn in when fixed.
Make sure your beginning/hook and end are circular and connect to each other. If not, Keep, fix and turn in when fixed.
Label each quote from your interviewee with a Q. If you do not have a couple of quotes from your subject which are short and powerful,keep, fix and turn in when fixed.
Underline all descriptive words or phrases. If you do not have enough description, keep, fix and turn in when fixed.
Label where your shift in tense occurs. Like in "After the Sky Fell" it starts in the present, shifts to past, then goes back to present. If you didn't shift the tenses at least once,keep, fix and turn in when fixed.
Put an asterisk * next to all facts and details. If you do not have enough, keep, fix and turn in when fixed.
At the top of your paper, tell me which plot you used when writing this story and what universal feeling/emotion everyone can relate to
Label any occasionally breaks in traditional English rules for poetic sound. Ex: Fragments
Finally, have someone proof your story and make sure you labelled everything correctly. Have them write any suggestions for improvement in the margin. Turn in the essay to Ms. Gore if you followed all of the guidelines.
If you have a lot of mistakes, please pay closer attention when editors are teaching how to do things, use your time more efficiently, refer back to your copy section to the model 300 word stories and remember to fix asap as the deadline for the rough draft was today.
10/17/11
ENGLISH III 10/18 A-10/19 B
Independent Reading- 20 minutes-work on R13-15-Inferences-due 10/24 A-10/25 B-80 percent assessment
Remember, today in class, you are to work on your W4-Performance-Task-Unit 1- in which you have to write an essay comparing and contrasting two stories from Unit 1. This essay must be a minimum of 4 elaborate paragraphs (most of you will want to have at least 5) and have at least 3 points of contrast and comparison. This unit performance task will be worth 100 points and is 80 percent of your grade. It is due 10/20 A and 10/21 B. That is the next class I see you. That is the equivalent of over 3 reading entries, so if you do not complete it, you will not pass this next term. Therefore, all of you who hope to pass, will complete this essay. Why not take the time given to you in class and when you are being taught how to do it, to actually do it. In other words, Do Not Waste Your Class Time today. Since it is due the next class, if you do not do what you are supposed to today, you will feel extremely behind when I see you again. You also will not be able to get much help from me before submitting your essay. Late essays will be penalized 10 points off each class.
Today, you will need to finalize your Venn diagram, write your introduction and write at least one supporting paragraph. If you finish this, before class is over, move on to your other supporting paragraphs. The next class, you will finish your essay and submit.
The Venn Diagram
Take out your W4-Performance Task-Unit 1-Venn diagram Most of you, did not put your own notes here. This will not be enough for you to have just copied what I put on the board. You must put your own comparisons and contrasts. If necessary, look back at the stories or the assignments you chose to compare and contrast (story titles and assignments on board). You can add details about any of the following to your diagram: plot, characters, setting, journey for identity. If you do not add your own notes, it will be hard to generate an essay and you will lose points on your diagram which will be turned in with your essay.
WARNING: DO NOT COPY MS. BATTEN'S HOOK OR THESIS. USE HER EXAMPLES AS A MODEL.
The Introduction
All introductions must start with a hook. This means you have to engage the reader somehow. If you cannot think of a way to do this, why not use a quote from either story which relates to your thesis.
My hook:
"Guided by my heritage of a love of beauty and a respect for strength--in search of my mother's garden, I found my own," Alice Walker said.
All introductions must end with a thesis statement. Your thesis must state both works or authors and why the comparison/contrast is worth writing or the so what.
My thesis
My thesis: Both Walker and Cisneros discovered their passion for writing [<- the first part is my so what]through struggles, family influences and cultural restrictions.[the last part is the points I will be writing about-which will develop into my supporting paragraphs.
Now look at my hook and thesis. Together, they do not make sense without something connecting them. Most students do not think about this, but they should. I would need to add a lead-in to my thesis which relates the hook to the purpose of my paper. Example intro with connector:
"Guided by my heritage of a love of beauty and a respect for strength--in search of my mother's garden, I found my own," Alice Walker said in her story,"In Search of Our Mother's Garden." What Walker is really saying is she found her identity or her love for writing by learning from her mother's creativity. Likewise Sandra Cisneros developed a love for writing which she discusses in her story "Straw Into Gold". Both Walker and Cisneros developed their passion for writing through struggles, family influences and cultural restrictions.
Write Your own Introduction paragraph
Support
Use comparison contrast transitions and elaborate each point. This time, pay attention to the writing rules from W3. Any mistakes made present from W3-the 10 tips will result in point deductions for each mistake made. Yes, I'm serious. I don't teach you things for you to ignore them, as some of you did in your first essay.
Make sure you use alternating comparison contrast. This means, you cannot list all the details for one story, then the other. It also means, you can not randomly list the similarities and differences. Instead, you must let your thesis guide your paper. Look back at my thesis. I would have to have a supporting paragraph on struggle, family influences and cultural restrictions. In my paragraph about struggle, I cannot mention anything but how struggles helped both authors develop their identity as a writer,the differences between their struggles and specific story details about their struggles. The reason you want to use alternating style is so that you do not confuse yourself or your reader and you do a good job pointing out how the two stories are similar and different.
When writing your support, you may want to do an outline. This is not necessary, but it could help tremendously. See example on the board for my struggle-supporting paragraph if interested in outlining.
Make sure your supporting topics are mentioned in your thesis, you use appropriate comparison/contrast transitions, you elaborate-using story details and you compare and contrast. You do not need to cite the text. Instead you can use the title of the book or the author's name. For example:
In "Straw Into Gold"......, whereas in "In Search of Our Mother's Garden"
According to Cisneros ........ On the other hand, Walker ......
Now Write your First Supporting Paragraph. The points you can write about in your paper, which should be included in your thesis if you choose them are:
plot, characters, setting, journey for identity, authors, author's style, family influences, culture
You will finish your essay the next class and submit it for a grade. It does not have to be typed. If you were in FCAT testing during this lesson, you were told to refer to this website for details of your assignment to make sure you still turned it in on time.
Remember, today in class, you are to work on your W4-Performance-Task-Unit 1- in which you have to write an essay comparing and contrasting two stories from Unit 1. This essay must be a minimum of 4 elaborate paragraphs (most of you will want to have at least 5) and have at least 3 points of contrast and comparison. This unit performance task will be worth 100 points and is 80 percent of your grade. It is due 10/20 A and 10/21 B. That is the next class I see you. That is the equivalent of over 3 reading entries, so if you do not complete it, you will not pass this next term. Therefore, all of you who hope to pass, will complete this essay. Why not take the time given to you in class and when you are being taught how to do it, to actually do it. In other words, Do Not Waste Your Class Time today. Since it is due the next class, if you do not do what you are supposed to today, you will feel extremely behind when I see you again. You also will not be able to get much help from me before submitting your essay. Late essays will be penalized 10 points off each class.
Today, you will need to finalize your Venn diagram, write your introduction and write at least one supporting paragraph. If you finish this, before class is over, move on to your other supporting paragraphs. The next class, you will finish your essay and submit.
The Venn Diagram
Take out your W4-Performance Task-Unit 1-Venn diagram Most of you, did not put your own notes here. This will not be enough for you to have just copied what I put on the board. You must put your own comparisons and contrasts. If necessary, look back at the stories or the assignments you chose to compare and contrast (story titles and assignments on board). You can add details about any of the following to your diagram: plot, characters, setting, journey for identity. If you do not add your own notes, it will be hard to generate an essay and you will lose points on your diagram which will be turned in with your essay.
WARNING: DO NOT COPY MS. BATTEN'S HOOK OR THESIS. USE HER EXAMPLES AS A MODEL.
The Introduction
All introductions must start with a hook. This means you have to engage the reader somehow. If you cannot think of a way to do this, why not use a quote from either story which relates to your thesis.
My hook:
"Guided by my heritage of a love of beauty and a respect for strength--in search of my mother's garden, I found my own," Alice Walker said.
All introductions must end with a thesis statement. Your thesis must state both works or authors and why the comparison/contrast is worth writing or the so what.
My thesis
My thesis: Both Walker and Cisneros discovered their passion for writing [<- the first part is my so what]through struggles, family influences and cultural restrictions.[the last part is the points I will be writing about-which will develop into my supporting paragraphs.
Now look at my hook and thesis. Together, they do not make sense without something connecting them. Most students do not think about this, but they should. I would need to add a lead-in to my thesis which relates the hook to the purpose of my paper. Example intro with connector:
"Guided by my heritage of a love of beauty and a respect for strength--in search of my mother's garden, I found my own," Alice Walker said in her story,"In Search of Our Mother's Garden." What Walker is really saying is she found her identity or her love for writing by learning from her mother's creativity. Likewise Sandra Cisneros developed a love for writing which she discusses in her story "Straw Into Gold". Both Walker and Cisneros developed their passion for writing through struggles, family influences and cultural restrictions.
Write Your own Introduction paragraph
Support
Use comparison contrast transitions and elaborate each point. This time, pay attention to the writing rules from W3. Any mistakes made present from W3-the 10 tips will result in point deductions for each mistake made. Yes, I'm serious. I don't teach you things for you to ignore them, as some of you did in your first essay.
Make sure you use alternating comparison contrast. This means, you cannot list all the details for one story, then the other. It also means, you can not randomly list the similarities and differences. Instead, you must let your thesis guide your paper. Look back at my thesis. I would have to have a supporting paragraph on struggle, family influences and cultural restrictions. In my paragraph about struggle, I cannot mention anything but how struggles helped both authors develop their identity as a writer,the differences between their struggles and specific story details about their struggles. The reason you want to use alternating style is so that you do not confuse yourself or your reader and you do a good job pointing out how the two stories are similar and different.
When writing your support, you may want to do an outline. This is not necessary, but it could help tremendously. See example on the board for my struggle-supporting paragraph if interested in outlining.
Make sure your supporting topics are mentioned in your thesis, you use appropriate comparison/contrast transitions, you elaborate-using story details and you compare and contrast. You do not need to cite the text. Instead you can use the title of the book or the author's name. For example:
In "Straw Into Gold"......, whereas in "In Search of Our Mother's Garden"
According to Cisneros ........ On the other hand, Walker ......
Now Write your First Supporting Paragraph. The points you can write about in your paper, which should be included in your thesis if you choose them are:
plot, characters, setting, journey for identity, authors, author's style, family influences, culture
You will finish your essay the next class and submit it for a grade. It does not have to be typed. If you were in FCAT testing during this lesson, you were told to refer to this website for details of your assignment to make sure you still turned it in on time.
10/14 A-10/17 B English III
Independent Reading-20 minutes-R13-15-Inferences-Due 10/24 A-10/25 B-80 percent
Groups-Compare and Contrast American Idol with X Factor using a Venn Diagram. Class reviews all differences and similarities between these shows. Check off the items your group had on their diagram and add anything you didn't have. Now write a paragraph using the alternating comparison/contrast style. This means, you must choose one element of both shows, rather than including all of them. For example, your paragraph may be about the rules, the judges or the setup of the show. Use the comparison/contrast transitions and submit to the basket your group diagram and paragraph. Both assignments can be on the same sheet. Make sure all group members' names are on assignment. Transition sheet distributed to students. Teacher explains to keep this handout for the comparison/contrast essay and future essays.
Student reading entry explained to class for inferences. Teacher explains what not to do when infering-do not report what is directly stated and put I predict, I guess, I think, I infer in front of it. Inferences are only when you guess or predict something not directly stated. Use appropriate key words. Only use I predict when actually predicting something will happen in the book.
Student work returned-progress reports issued.
Oct 14-Deadline-All Unit 1 assignments must be submitted by this date.
Groups-Compare and Contrast American Idol with X Factor using a Venn Diagram. Class reviews all differences and similarities between these shows. Check off the items your group had on their diagram and add anything you didn't have. Now write a paragraph using the alternating comparison/contrast style. This means, you must choose one element of both shows, rather than including all of them. For example, your paragraph may be about the rules, the judges or the setup of the show. Use the comparison/contrast transitions and submit to the basket your group diagram and paragraph. Both assignments can be on the same sheet. Make sure all group members' names are on assignment. Transition sheet distributed to students. Teacher explains to keep this handout for the comparison/contrast essay and future essays.
Student reading entry explained to class for inferences. Teacher explains what not to do when infering-do not report what is directly stated and put I predict, I guess, I think, I infer in front of it. Inferences are only when you guess or predict something not directly stated. Use appropriate key words. Only use I predict when actually predicting something will happen in the book.
Student work returned-progress reports issued.
Oct 14-Deadline-All Unit 1 assignments must be submitted by this date.
10/13/11
10/13 B-10/17 A Mass Media/Journalism
3rd/6th block
Use this period to study for your ad test, where you have to sell me an ad. Be prepared for any excuses given for why I cannot purchase and ad, as you have to try to persuade me still. Practice selling to each other and make sure you have all of the proper materials and put them back when finished. James and Mariana will be quizzing all of 6th block on ad sales to make sure you do it properly.
Also study for your class procedures test. Remember I will be coming to ask you 5 random questions from the handout. Each of you will get different questions. James and Mariana should quiz you on this as well-6th block.
Both tests will be on this grading term so study. Do not waste your time.
When finished, complete any missing work from this term. It must be submitted by Friday, Oct. 14.
Use this period to study for your ad test, where you have to sell me an ad. Be prepared for any excuses given for why I cannot purchase and ad, as you have to try to persuade me still. Practice selling to each other and make sure you have all of the proper materials and put them back when finished. James and Mariana will be quizzing all of 6th block on ad sales to make sure you do it properly.
Also study for your class procedures test. Remember I will be coming to ask you 5 random questions from the handout. Each of you will get different questions. James and Mariana should quiz you on this as well-6th block.
Both tests will be on this grading term so study. Do not waste your time.
When finished, complete any missing work from this term. It must be submitted by Friday, Oct. 14.
10/12 A-10/13 B English III
Copy Exit 10 1)Which organization system will you use for your performance task and why? 2)What example was used in class today to teach students how to write comparison/contrast essays? 3)Write 4 sentences comparing and contrasting 2 objects (ex pen and pencil). Use transitions, obviously.
Do not turn in this exit slip today. You will turn it in the next class.
Work on R13-15 Inferences-Independently read for 20 minutes. (Group in charge of reading books, don't forget to organize bookshelf after reading.)
Take out Holt books. Label a piece of paper W4-Performance Task-Unit 1-Venn Diagram
With your groups, look at all 3 stories read for Unit 1 (p10 R1-Coming Into the Country, p1294 R5 Our Mother's Garden, 1310 R9 Straw Into Gold). Decide which two stories you think are the most alike, then complete a venn diagram. Think of at least 4 similarities and 4 differences for the two stories you choose. Remember the similarities go on the inside of the diagram, where the circles join. Each of you should have a copy of this diagram. Turn diagram into the basket when finished, but make sure you have 4 similarities and differences. (see board for one example-which you can include on your diagram).
Remember you will be writing a comparison/contrast essay for your performance task for unit 1. This assignment will be worth 100 points and is an 80% assessment grade. Use your time effectively. The essay is due on 10/20 A-10/21 B
If you finish before others, discuss with your group the similarities and differences between the shows American Idol and X Factor. You will have to complete an assignment comparing these two shows, the next clsas.
Do not turn in this exit slip today. You will turn it in the next class.
Work on R13-15 Inferences-Independently read for 20 minutes. (Group in charge of reading books, don't forget to organize bookshelf after reading.)
Take out Holt books. Label a piece of paper W4-Performance Task-Unit 1-Venn Diagram
With your groups, look at all 3 stories read for Unit 1 (p10 R1-Coming Into the Country, p1294 R5 Our Mother's Garden, 1310 R9 Straw Into Gold). Decide which two stories you think are the most alike, then complete a venn diagram. Think of at least 4 similarities and 4 differences for the two stories you choose. Remember the similarities go on the inside of the diagram, where the circles join. Each of you should have a copy of this diagram. Turn diagram into the basket when finished, but make sure you have 4 similarities and differences. (see board for one example-which you can include on your diagram).
Remember you will be writing a comparison/contrast essay for your performance task for unit 1. This assignment will be worth 100 points and is an 80% assessment grade. Use your time effectively. The essay is due on 10/20 A-10/21 B
If you finish before others, discuss with your group the similarities and differences between the shows American Idol and X Factor. You will have to complete an assignment comparing these two shows, the next clsas.
10/12/11
Exit 9-1)Why do I use proofreading marks in this class? 2)Do I take the FCAT reading retake? If yes, when do I take it and where? 3)What is the Unit 1 Performance Task (80%) and when is it due? 4)When are all assignments due for partial credit this term?
Copy Exit 9 and Turn in Exit 8 after group duty is given.
RA TA TA-2-Inferences/Independent reading 20 minutes. R13-15-Inferences Due 10/24 A-10/25 B
Proofreading Marks distributed. Quiz coming-Group Corrections Due-Myself essay
W4-Performance Task Unit 1-Assigned. Compare and Contrast two stories from Unit 1 in essay form. Due 10/20 A-10/21 B.
Holt
p10 R1 "Coming Into the Country"
P1294 R5"Our Mother's Garden"
p1310 R9 Straw Into Gold"
Review Exit slip answers
Turn in R10-12 Inferences today for 80% grade.
Copy Exit 9 and Turn in Exit 8 after group duty is given.
RA TA TA-2-Inferences/Independent reading 20 minutes. R13-15-Inferences Due 10/24 A-10/25 B
Proofreading Marks distributed. Quiz coming-Group Corrections Due-Myself essay
W4-Performance Task Unit 1-Assigned. Compare and Contrast two stories from Unit 1 in essay form. Due 10/20 A-10/21 B.
Holt
p10 R1 "Coming Into the Country"
P1294 R5"Our Mother's Garden"
p1310 R9 Straw Into Gold"
Review Exit slip answers
Turn in R10-12 Inferences today for 80% grade.
10/11/11
10/3 B-10/7 B
CAST testing-Pre-test
Exit 8-Copy
1) What are the names of my group members? 2) Why are we in a group together? 3)What is our group duty and how will we make sure its completed weekly? 4) Why are there groups and procedures for all groups (give at least 3 reasons)?
Time given to meet with group. Group Procedures and Rules distributed. Students expected to read over with group to answer some of questions. Quiz coming on handout.
Review all Holt stories-Unit 1. Coming Into the Country p 10-13. Questions 1-2. Our Mother’s Garden. 1294-1298 Student chart. Straw Into Gold 1310-1314. Discuss what all 3 have in common. Review post-test failure procedures with class. If you fail a post-test, you can make it up. You have to come to tutoring on Tuesdays or Thursdays or during lunch in order to make it up. Explanations given for how to complete charts accurately and completely and how to answer questions using a sentence addressing the prompt, 2 examples from the text, transtions leading into support and elaboration, elaboration and a concluding sentence.
Groups to turn in 3 ideas for what they will do around the class for their group duty. Assignments returned, new progress reports and scholarship warnings issued to students.
FCAT Reading and Math Locations distributed to students. Students told to write down this information
Exit 8-Copy
1) What are the names of my group members? 2) Why are we in a group together? 3)What is our group duty and how will we make sure its completed weekly? 4) Why are there groups and procedures for all groups (give at least 3 reasons)?
Time given to meet with group. Group Procedures and Rules distributed. Students expected to read over with group to answer some of questions. Quiz coming on handout.
Review all Holt stories-Unit 1. Coming Into the Country p 10-13. Questions 1-2. Our Mother’s Garden. 1294-1298 Student chart. Straw Into Gold 1310-1314. Discuss what all 3 have in common. Review post-test failure procedures with class. If you fail a post-test, you can make it up. You have to come to tutoring on Tuesdays or Thursdays or during lunch in order to make it up. Explanations given for how to complete charts accurately and completely and how to answer questions using a sentence addressing the prompt, 2 examples from the text, transtions leading into support and elaboration, elaboration and a concluding sentence.
Groups to turn in 3 ideas for what they will do around the class for their group duty. Assignments returned, new progress reports and scholarship warnings issued to students.
FCAT Reading and Math Locations distributed to students. Students told to write down this information
9/29/11
9/28 A-9/29 B English III
Review Inferences-Teacher reviews how to complete the reading entries, what inferences are and the key words to use when infering. Reminder given that R10-12 Inferences is due 10/10A-10/11 B-80%
Teacher explains in detail the mistakes made with R9 "Straw Into Gold" and how to fix/complete the assignment. She even does the first part of assignment with students/reviews. Turn in R9-Straw Into Gold
FCAT Conferences about Exit 6 finished. Class Procedures Test for class finished.
Students to read independently if they finish R9.
Class goes over the 3 purposes of writing and the author's purpose in "Straw Into Gold"
Teacher explains in detail the mistakes made with R9 "Straw Into Gold" and how to fix/complete the assignment. She even does the first part of assignment with students/reviews. Turn in R9-Straw Into Gold
FCAT Conferences about Exit 6 finished. Class Procedures Test for class finished.
Students to read independently if they finish R9.
Class goes over the 3 purposes of writing and the author's purpose in "Straw Into Gold"
9/27/11
9/26 A-9/27 B English III
Copy Exit 7:
1)What is an inference? 2)What are the keywords I can use to show I'm making inferences? 3)What are the different purposes for writing? 4)What is the author's purpose for writing "Straw Into Gold"?
Turn in Exit 6-Only if you conferenced with Ms. Batten about your FCAT scores.
FCAT conferences continued. Class Procedures Tests given to students individually-continued.
Setup R9-"Straw Into Gold" Chart. On left put Family Background. On Right put Acheivements in Writing. As you read p1310-1314, record the author's family background and expectations on the left and her achievements as a writer on the right. Then do Questions 1,2,6. Answer in complete sentences using the question stem.
(5th block Only) RA TA TA-Inferences- R10-12 Due 10/10 A-10/11 B/-80%-Teacher teaches how to do reading entries for inferences. Inferences are predictions, guesses or assumptions in which the reader must use clues from the author to figure out something not directly stated. See model for how to do this set of reading entries.
Turn in R6-8-Visualizing-80%-Due Today
1)What is an inference? 2)What are the keywords I can use to show I'm making inferences? 3)What are the different purposes for writing? 4)What is the author's purpose for writing "Straw Into Gold"?
Turn in Exit 6-Only if you conferenced with Ms. Batten about your FCAT scores.
FCAT conferences continued. Class Procedures Tests given to students individually-continued.
Setup R9-"Straw Into Gold" Chart. On left put Family Background. On Right put Acheivements in Writing. As you read p1310-1314, record the author's family background and expectations on the left and her achievements as a writer on the right. Then do Questions 1,2,6. Answer in complete sentences using the question stem.
(5th block Only) RA TA TA-Inferences- R10-12 Due 10/10 A-10/11 B/-80%-Teacher teaches how to do reading entries for inferences. Inferences are predictions, guesses or assumptions in which the reader must use clues from the author to figure out something not directly stated. See model for how to do this set of reading entries.
Turn in R6-8-Visualizing-80%-Due Today
9/20-9/23
CopyExit 61)Did I pass the 10th Grade FCAT reading test? 2)What was my most recent score? 3)By how many points and questions did I pass or fail? 4)Did I make improvements? Explain. 5)What safety nets can I use to help me pass the FCAT retake test or ACT/SAT?
For exit 6, if you haven't yet met with Ms. Batten, do so for the answers. Turn in.
Finish R5-"Our Mother's Garden"-80% assessment.
Common problems: Students not following directions, allusions not explained-I don't want to know who the allusion refers to or what it says in the footnote about them, but I want to know why Alice Walker would include them in the middle of her story. See Blog from 9/19 for help with that assignment. Other problems included: students not listing allusions on correct side, not including their own notes after Ms. Batten's notes and not writing in complete sentences for the answer to question 2 or using the question stem in their answer.
Fix all mistakes-turn in for 80% assessment grade.
Portfolio Title Page Decorate your Portfolio Title Page. Include Your Full Name, English III, Ms. Batten, Yearbook Room. When finished, slip inside your portfolio. I'll be looking for it on the first portfolio check.
Data FolderGet a manila folder from Ms. Batten and a RTI handout. On the file, put your last name, first name and period on the tab. On the RTI sheet, put your name on the front and back and put it inside of the data file. Return manila file to Ms. Batten.
A1-Main Idea Post Test-80%-If you miss, must make up by the Thurs. following absence. You must mark the text using a key. Do not underline everything.
Progress Reports Distributed and Signed For. Class Procedures tests given to students as oral exam-continued.
R6-8-Visualizing Due 9/26A-9/27 B-80% and Underclass Pics on 9/27 B and 9/28 A
For exit 6, if you haven't yet met with Ms. Batten, do so for the answers. Turn in.
Finish R5-"Our Mother's Garden"-80% assessment.
Common problems: Students not following directions, allusions not explained-I don't want to know who the allusion refers to or what it says in the footnote about them, but I want to know why Alice Walker would include them in the middle of her story. See Blog from 9/19 for help with that assignment. Other problems included: students not listing allusions on correct side, not including their own notes after Ms. Batten's notes and not writing in complete sentences for the answer to question 2 or using the question stem in their answer.
Fix all mistakes-turn in for 80% assessment grade.
Portfolio Title Page Decorate your Portfolio Title Page. Include Your Full Name, English III, Ms. Batten, Yearbook Room. When finished, slip inside your portfolio. I'll be looking for it on the first portfolio check.
Data FolderGet a manila folder from Ms. Batten and a RTI handout. On the file, put your last name, first name and period on the tab. On the RTI sheet, put your name on the front and back and put it inside of the data file. Return manila file to Ms. Batten.
A1-Main Idea Post Test-80%-If you miss, must make up by the Thurs. following absence. You must mark the text using a key. Do not underline everything.
Progress Reports Distributed and Signed For. Class Procedures tests given to students as oral exam-continued.
R6-8-Visualizing Due 9/26A-9/27 B-80% and Underclass Pics on 9/27 B and 9/28 A
9/21/11
9/16 A-9/19 B English III
Copy exit slip.Exit 5:1. In your own words define allusion. 2. What type of allusion does Walker use in “..Our Mother’s” and why does she use them? 3. What is the main idea of this story (sentence)?
R5-Our Mother's Garden-continued
Teacher explains how to complete chart and helps students do first part of assignment. Students are to read Holt pg 1294-1298 and document allusions on the left and notes/important details on the right. On the allusion side, list the allusion, the pg number and why you thought Alice Walker randomly included this allusion. Do not just write what the footnote says about the allusion, but instead think about it. For example, on 1296 Ma Rainey is alluded to. You would not put for your reason that Ma Rainey is a blues singer, because I don't want to know who she is. I want to know why Alice Walker put a random blues singer in the middle of an essay about her mom. If you think about it and read the context around Ma Rainey's name in the text, you'll see it says "Unlike Ma Rainey's songs...No song or poem will bear my mother's name." So you might infer that she included an allusion to Ma Rainey to show a contrast between an overly confident singer who sang about herself and her mother who will never truly be recognized for her creative genius, even though she is just as creative as Ma Rainey.
Allusions documented as a class:1296 Virginia Woolf-because she too felt women needed a place to express themselves like Alice Walker believed. She also believed that genius exists in the lower class and the suppressed, like Walker believed about her mother.
1296 Emily Bronte-because she is an English author who made it
1296 Robert Burns-because he is an Irish author who made it.
1296 Sainthood- because they were suppressed African American women who went crazy with no outlet to create.
1296 Jane Austen- because she is a successful women writer who made it.
On your own add on at least 5 more allusions
Notes documented as a class:
-her mother ran away at 17 and got married
-At 20 has 2 children and pregnant with the 3rd
-Mother struggles with racism
-Mother worked in field and at home
-Quilt in Smithsonian made by unknown black woman
-Most women have passed on their "creative spark"
Finish reading the story and complete on your own.
Class reviews assignment and completes Exit 5.
Work on R6-R8-Visualizing- due 9/26 A or 9/27 B in spare class time.
R5-Our Mother's Garden-continued
Teacher explains how to complete chart and helps students do first part of assignment. Students are to read Holt pg 1294-1298 and document allusions on the left and notes/important details on the right. On the allusion side, list the allusion, the pg number and why you thought Alice Walker randomly included this allusion. Do not just write what the footnote says about the allusion, but instead think about it. For example, on 1296 Ma Rainey is alluded to. You would not put for your reason that Ma Rainey is a blues singer, because I don't want to know who she is. I want to know why Alice Walker put a random blues singer in the middle of an essay about her mom. If you think about it and read the context around Ma Rainey's name in the text, you'll see it says "Unlike Ma Rainey's songs...No song or poem will bear my mother's name." So you might infer that she included an allusion to Ma Rainey to show a contrast between an overly confident singer who sang about herself and her mother who will never truly be recognized for her creative genius, even though she is just as creative as Ma Rainey.
Allusions documented as a class:1296 Virginia Woolf-because she too felt women needed a place to express themselves like Alice Walker believed. She also believed that genius exists in the lower class and the suppressed, like Walker believed about her mother.
1296 Emily Bronte-because she is an English author who made it
1296 Robert Burns-because he is an Irish author who made it.
1296 Sainthood- because they were suppressed African American women who went crazy with no outlet to create.
1296 Jane Austen- because she is a successful women writer who made it.
On your own add on at least 5 more allusions
Notes documented as a class:
-her mother ran away at 17 and got married
-At 20 has 2 children and pregnant with the 3rd
-Mother struggles with racism
-Mother worked in field and at home
-Quilt in Smithsonian made by unknown black woman
-Most women have passed on their "creative spark"
Finish reading the story and complete on your own.
Class reviews assignment and completes Exit 5.
Work on R6-R8-Visualizing- due 9/26 A or 9/27 B in spare class time.
9/14/11
9/14 A-9/15 B English III
Copy Exit slip 5: 1)In your own words, define allusion. 2)What type of allusion does Walker use throughout "Our Mother's Garden" and Why does she use allusion? 3)What is the main idea of this essay in sentence format?
Turn in exit 4, W1-Final Draft with Rubric, Final Draft, Peer Edit sheet,Rough Draft and sketch-80% assessment
Independent Reading-20 minutes. R6-8 Due 9/26 A-9/27 B-80% Assessment
Turn in R2-R4 Visualizing-Due today. 80% Assessment
R5- "..Our Mother's Garden" Holt p 1294-1298
On a piece of paper, put a chart. On the left side label allusions. On the right side label Notes. As you read, you must document allusions, the pg they are listed, and why you thought the author included this allusion. Also, since this is a personal essay, which could be confusing, list important details on the right.
Ms. Batten does the first part with the class. Everyone takes notes with her as she documents allusions and notes on the board. Students will finish chart on their own.
R5 "Our Mother's Garden
Allusions (left side of paper) /
1296 Virginia Woolf-because
she too felt women needed a
place to express themselves.
Genius exists in the lower class
and in the suppressed.
1296 Emily Bronte-because she
is an author who made it.
Notes (Right side of paper)
-Mother ran away at 17 and got married
-At 20, has 2 children, pregnant with 3rd
-Five children, author born
-Mother worked in field and at home
-inspired by her mother to be an author
-quilt Smithsonian made by unknown woman
Lesson to be continued the next class. Do not read on own yet.
Turn in exit 4, W1-Final Draft with Rubric, Final Draft, Peer Edit sheet,Rough Draft and sketch-80% assessment
Independent Reading-20 minutes. R6-8 Due 9/26 A-9/27 B-80% Assessment
Turn in R2-R4 Visualizing-Due today. 80% Assessment
R5- "..Our Mother's Garden" Holt p 1294-1298
On a piece of paper, put a chart. On the left side label allusions. On the right side label Notes. As you read, you must document allusions, the pg they are listed, and why you thought the author included this allusion. Also, since this is a personal essay, which could be confusing, list important details on the right.
Ms. Batten does the first part with the class. Everyone takes notes with her as she documents allusions and notes on the board. Students will finish chart on their own.
R5 "Our Mother's Garden
Allusions (left side of paper) /
1296 Virginia Woolf-because
she too felt women needed a
place to express themselves.
Genius exists in the lower class
and in the suppressed.
1296 Emily Bronte-because she
is an author who made it.
Notes (Right side of paper)
-Mother ran away at 17 and got married
-At 20, has 2 children, pregnant with 3rd
-Five children, author born
-Mother worked in field and at home
-inspired by her mother to be an author
-quilt Smithsonian made by unknown woman
Lesson to be continued the next class. Do not read on own yet.
9/13/11
9/12 A-9/13B
Complete Exit 4 and turn in. If you don't know the answers listen to Ra Ta Ta today.
5th-Review Exit 3.
Ra Ta Ta Visualizing- Batten teachers how to do visualizing and reading notes for
3rd time.
EX:
R3-Visualizing
Pg /Quote / Visualization / Extra
16 /"monster of a house"/I see a gigantic brick house / metaphor
16/ "sound that woke me"/I hear coal against metal /
17/"dirt-floor basement"/I an feel dirt between my toes/
17/"the voice..mice" /I can hear his piercing voice / sound, feel
18/"cocktail dresses" / I see a senior citizen planting/
rose garden / flowers while dressed up /
11 to 20
The narrator shares his childhood background, including family and home.
Independent reading- 20 minutes
W1-Bio-Final, RD, sketch, peer/self edit-Due 9/14 A-9/19 B (changed for 5th)
Take out a blank piece of paper, label peer edit, your name, period, date
List the following, leaving space for comments from a peer and yourself:
Hook/Engage reader
Elaborate details, specific info
Thesis
Transitions, Organization
Spelling, Grammar
On this peer edit sheet, you MUST have someone read and make comments on your paper. For each item on your list, they need to comment. For example, for hook, they might put that they really enjoyed your hook, that your hook was ineffective or that you don't even have a hook. When they get to the spelling and grammar, they must go through the 10 writing tips given with W3 and make sure that they verify you haven't make any of those 10 mistakes. For example, if you abbreviated something you shouldn't have, on the edit sheet or your rough draft, they need to write, spell things out.
Then, you must go back and make comments next to their comments about your paper and/or their comments. So if there is something they missed or something they misunderstood you should clarify it yourself.
R2-4- Visualizing- Due 9/14 A- 9/19 B (changed for 5th due to schedule conflicts)
Turn in exit slip
5th-Review Exit 3.
Ra Ta Ta Visualizing- Batten teachers how to do visualizing and reading notes for
3rd time.
EX:
R3-Visualizing
Pg /Quote / Visualization / Extra
16 /"monster of a house"/I see a gigantic brick house / metaphor
16/ "sound that woke me"/I hear coal against metal /
17/"dirt-floor basement"/I an feel dirt between my toes/
17/"the voice..mice" /I can hear his piercing voice / sound, feel
18/"cocktail dresses" / I see a senior citizen planting/
rose garden / flowers while dressed up /
11 to 20
The narrator shares his childhood background, including family and home.
Independent reading- 20 minutes
W1-Bio-Final, RD, sketch, peer/self edit-Due 9/14 A-9/19 B (changed for 5th)
Take out a blank piece of paper, label peer edit, your name, period, date
List the following, leaving space for comments from a peer and yourself:
Hook/Engage reader
Elaborate details, specific info
Thesis
Transitions, Organization
Spelling, Grammar
On this peer edit sheet, you MUST have someone read and make comments on your paper. For each item on your list, they need to comment. For example, for hook, they might put that they really enjoyed your hook, that your hook was ineffective or that you don't even have a hook. When they get to the spelling and grammar, they must go through the 10 writing tips given with W3 and make sure that they verify you haven't make any of those 10 mistakes. For example, if you abbreviated something you shouldn't have, on the edit sheet or your rough draft, they need to write, spell things out.
Then, you must go back and make comments next to their comments about your paper and/or their comments. So if there is something they missed or something they misunderstood you should clarify it yourself.
R2-4- Visualizing- Due 9/14 A- 9/19 B (changed for 5th due to schedule conflicts)
Turn in exit slip
9/9/11
9/8-9/9 English III
Copy Exit 4 1)How much of your English grade is reading notes with an independent reading book worth? 2) Describe in detail how to complete a reading entry. 3) Name 3 rules or requirements for each set of entries. 4) When is R2-R4 due for your class?
Teacher reviews in detail how to do the reading entries, which are 80 percent of student's grade in this class. See English blog from 9/6-9/7 for how to complete reading entries in detail.
Students reminded by teacher to turn in Exit 3 from last class. If not there for teacher explanation, you can answer this exit slip on your own after reading "Coming Into the Country."
Students reminded to turn in W2-Vocab 1 Foldable
Independent reading time given for students to start R2-R4-Visualizing.
25 minutes given.
W3-Writing Tips-Take detailed notes from lecture.
1. Spell things out. Ex: N-E-ways, bcuz, I am in KLPEE
2. Don't start with Well, Like, But, And, Or, Because
3. Don't talk to the reader unless directed to. Ex: In the next few paragraphs I will tell you all about myself.
4. Speaking in fragments and run-ons sounds horrible. Ex: What I expect from a teacher. (fragment) I play basektball and baseball but also I play football and I watch tv too. (run-on)
5. Don't write like you speak. Avoid slang. Ex: um, oh, well, like
6. Write more and Elaborate. Avoid Listing and instead put concrete details.
Ex: Instead Of: I like science because its fun. Write: My Biology Honors class taught by Mrs. Wait intrigues me. We conduct interesting labs, such as measuring the properties of light with a spectrometer.
7. a lot is two words
8. Watch usage of words. Ex: to, too, two their, there, they're
9. Subject and verb should agree. Ex: The people who hang with me is.. (people is plural but is is singular) the students is nice. (students is plural but is is singular) She like to take me to Chili's every Friday night. (Singular 3rd person subject means an s at the end of your verb). They likes to take me to Chili's every Friday night. (plural 3rd person subject means no s at the end of your verb)
10. An before vowel sounds
A before consonant sounds
Ex: An egg, An oboe, An honorable discharge, an honest error
A bowling ball, A cat, A game
W1-Bio Sketch returned. Everyone who turned it in received 25 points for participation. Now, you must edit and revise it into a final draft.
You and a peer must review for the following:
Did you engage the reader:
Do you have elaborate details instead of list like support?
Did you use transitions and do you have an organizational pattern?
Did you make any of the mistakes from W3-Writing Tip notes.
You and the peer reviewer must make editing notes to your draft. The peer reviewer must sign their name. If you do not submit a rough draft with editing marks, you will lose 15 points on the final draft. Final draft is 80 percent of grade. Do not turn in a paper that looks just like your original. Even if by some miracle, you don't find anything wrong with your essay, you must find things to revise and fix.
W1-Final-Bio Essay/RD/Sketch-Due 9/14 A and 9/15 B. 80 percent
Turn in exit slip 4
Teacher reviews in detail how to do the reading entries, which are 80 percent of student's grade in this class. See English blog from 9/6-9/7 for how to complete reading entries in detail.
Students reminded by teacher to turn in Exit 3 from last class. If not there for teacher explanation, you can answer this exit slip on your own after reading "Coming Into the Country."
Students reminded to turn in W2-Vocab 1 Foldable
Independent reading time given for students to start R2-R4-Visualizing.
25 minutes given.
W3-Writing Tips-Take detailed notes from lecture.
1. Spell things out. Ex: N-E-ways, bcuz, I am in KLPEE
2. Don't start with Well, Like, But, And, Or, Because
3. Don't talk to the reader unless directed to. Ex: In the next few paragraphs I will tell you all about myself.
4. Speaking in fragments and run-ons sounds horrible. Ex: What I expect from a teacher. (fragment) I play basektball and baseball but also I play football and I watch tv too. (run-on)
5. Don't write like you speak. Avoid slang. Ex: um, oh, well, like
6. Write more and Elaborate. Avoid Listing and instead put concrete details.
Ex: Instead Of: I like science because its fun. Write: My Biology Honors class taught by Mrs. Wait intrigues me. We conduct interesting labs, such as measuring the properties of light with a spectrometer.
7. a lot is two words
8. Watch usage of words. Ex: to, too, two their, there, they're
9. Subject and verb should agree. Ex: The people who hang with me is.. (people is plural but is is singular) the students is nice. (students is plural but is is singular) She like to take me to Chili's every Friday night. (Singular 3rd person subject means an s at the end of your verb). They likes to take me to Chili's every Friday night. (plural 3rd person subject means no s at the end of your verb)
10. An before vowel sounds
A before consonant sounds
Ex: An egg, An oboe, An honorable discharge, an honest error
A bowling ball, A cat, A game
W1-Bio Sketch returned. Everyone who turned it in received 25 points for participation. Now, you must edit and revise it into a final draft.
You and a peer must review for the following:
Did you engage the reader:
Do you have elaborate details instead of list like support?
Did you use transitions and do you have an organizational pattern?
Did you make any of the mistakes from W3-Writing Tip notes.
You and the peer reviewer must make editing notes to your draft. The peer reviewer must sign their name. If you do not submit a rough draft with editing marks, you will lose 15 points on the final draft. Final draft is 80 percent of grade. Do not turn in a paper that looks just like your original. Even if by some miracle, you don't find anything wrong with your essay, you must find things to revise and fix.
W1-Final-Bio Essay/RD/Sketch-Due 9/14 A and 9/15 B. 80 percent
Turn in exit slip 4
9/7/11
9/6 A-9/7 B English III
Finish W2-Vocab 1-Foldable-submit to basket
R1-"Coming Into the Country"
Take out the piece of paper you already folded in half vertically and labelled one side positives and the other side negatives.
Make sure you have it labelled appropriately.
Now read "Coming Into the Country" by Gish Jen pg 10-13 Holt. As you read, document the positives and negatives the author mentions coming into America for the first time as an immigrant. One side should outweigh the other.
Then, at the end of the narrative essay, answer questions 1-4 in complete sentences on the same paper. Turn in. (5th block-due to issues with schedule, complete only chart and first question.)
If you don't finish R1 Coming Into the Country in Class, finish it at home at the Holt book site. My.hrw.com Login: tparker806 Password: braves Click on oarnge book and type in pg 10.
RA TA TA- Prayer for Owen Meany. (Didn't get to finish 5th block)
Teacher models how to do reading entries which are 80 percent of grade.
R2-R4 Visualizing Assigned-Due 9/14 A Wed 9/15 B Thurs
Guidelines for Reading Entries:
-They are 80 percent of your grade, so do them on time.
-Always 3 entries turned in for each independent reading assignment
-Each entry must indicate you've read 10 pages. So since you have to turn in 3 entries, you will be reading a total of 30 pages.
-Each entry must have 5 reading notes based on the strategy we are working with. Each set of notes should go with the 10 pages you are currently reading. This means since you have 3 entries, you will have a total of 15 notes.
-There are always 4 columns: pg, quote, strategy, extra.
-You will use the extra column at least once during the 3 entries.
-Use key words which indicates the strategy you are using or points off. For visualizing, this might be I visualize, I see, I hear, I smell, I feel, I taste
R#2-Visualizing
Author:John Irving Title: A Prayer for Owen Meany (Put the title and author on first entry of the three)
Pg/ Quote /Visualizing / Extra
2/"who was so small" /I see a boy that looks like a doll /sight
2/ "little he weighed"/ I feel him light like a feather/ feeling
2/ "gray powder" /I see him covered in soot /
2-3/ "reflected skin"/I see him as a pearl / simile
3 / "chunk of granite"/I feel a rock at my throat /sight/feeling
PG 1 to 10
The narrator introduces us to Owen Meany, a small character with some type of affliction.
R#3-Visualizing (Don't need to put title and author again, unless switching books)
This entry would have to start notes at pg 11 to keep with the 10 pgs per entry rule.
R1-"Coming Into the Country"
Take out the piece of paper you already folded in half vertically and labelled one side positives and the other side negatives.
Make sure you have it labelled appropriately.
Now read "Coming Into the Country" by Gish Jen pg 10-13 Holt. As you read, document the positives and negatives the author mentions coming into America for the first time as an immigrant. One side should outweigh the other.
Then, at the end of the narrative essay, answer questions 1-4 in complete sentences on the same paper. Turn in. (5th block-due to issues with schedule, complete only chart and first question.)
If you don't finish R1 Coming Into the Country in Class, finish it at home at the Holt book site. My.hrw.com Login: tparker806 Password: braves Click on oarnge book and type in pg 10.
RA TA TA- Prayer for Owen Meany. (Didn't get to finish 5th block)
Teacher models how to do reading entries which are 80 percent of grade.
R2-R4 Visualizing Assigned-Due 9/14 A Wed 9/15 B Thurs
Guidelines for Reading Entries:
-They are 80 percent of your grade, so do them on time.
-Always 3 entries turned in for each independent reading assignment
-Each entry must indicate you've read 10 pages. So since you have to turn in 3 entries, you will be reading a total of 30 pages.
-Each entry must have 5 reading notes based on the strategy we are working with. Each set of notes should go with the 10 pages you are currently reading. This means since you have 3 entries, you will have a total of 15 notes.
-There are always 4 columns: pg, quote, strategy, extra.
-You will use the extra column at least once during the 3 entries.
-Use key words which indicates the strategy you are using or points off. For visualizing, this might be I visualize, I see, I hear, I smell, I feel, I taste
R#2-Visualizing
Author:John Irving Title: A Prayer for Owen Meany (Put the title and author on first entry of the three)
Pg/ Quote /Visualizing / Extra
2/"who was so small" /I see a boy that looks like a doll /sight
2/ "little he weighed"/ I feel him light like a feather/ feeling
2/ "gray powder" /I see him covered in soot /
2-3/ "reflected skin"/I see him as a pearl / simile
3 / "chunk of granite"/I feel a rock at my throat /sight/feeling
PG 1 to 10
The narrator introduces us to Owen Meany, a small character with some type of affliction.
R#3-Visualizing (Don't need to put title and author again, unless switching books)
This entry would have to start notes at pg 11 to keep with the 10 pgs per entry rule.
9/6 A-9/7 B Mass Media/Yearbook
Finish Commercial Critique/Turn in
Yearbook Critique
On a piece of paper list the following:
-Theme of last yearbook
-How is it used throughout the book visually and verbally (should be a long list)
-5 Likes and reasons you like
-2 things you would change,don't like or want to add
-submit to basket
Group Evaluation
Write everyone who was in your commercial group and explain everything they did to help make your commercial. Be as specific as possible. To be continued next class.
Yearbook Critique
On a piece of paper list the following:
-Theme of last yearbook
-How is it used throughout the book visually and verbally (should be a long list)
-5 Likes and reasons you like
-2 things you would change,don't like or want to add
-submit to basket
Group Evaluation
Write everyone who was in your commercial group and explain everything they did to help make your commercial. Be as specific as possible. To be continued next class.
9/2/11
English III 9/1-9/2
Finish Word illustration for Word Wall with Group. Turn in.
W2 Vocab 1 foldable- 1. Fold piece of paper like a brochure, into thirds. Horizontally fold one edge to middle of paper, then the other edge of paper over the first fold. Make sure the foldable opens towards you like a book. 2. On front flap title Words, then space all 6 vocab words out down flap: disoriented (adj.), affliction (n.), inalienable (adj.), grievance (n.), communal (adj.), mainstream (n.) 3.On inside flaps, left flap List definitions of words, and on right folded flap, pictures that illustrate words
4. Open up folded flap, and label across two blank flaps Sentences. 5. Fold back up and turn over to remaining blank flap for heading: Your name, date, per, title. 6. Infer meanings of words based on word wall gallery. Discuss definitions as a class. 7. Finish drawing pictures for each word and writing sentences using the words with context clues. Turn in
Turn in W1-Biographical Sketch/Essay. Due today in basket.
Last chance to show Ms. Batten porfolio and reading book for this class. Both should be with you on a daily basis. If not turned in by today, points deducted.
Setup R1-"Coming Into the Country" by folding a piece of paper in half vertically, unfolding, then labelling left hand side of chart Positives and right side of chart Negatives. Label paper Name, date, period, Title. Start reading Holt, Coming Into the Country p 10-13. As you read, list on chart the positives and negatives she mentions for coming into America as an immigrant. To finish assignment, next class.
Question of the Day-Discussed.
15,688 responses
Question of the Day Statistics
Number Answered
Correct 10,575
Incorrect 5,113
67% correct
Critical Reading > Sentence Completions
Choose the word or set of words that, when inserted in the sentence, best fits the meaning of the sentence as a whole.
Scientists are studying the birth and growth of thunderstorms to discover what causes the difference between showers that enable crops to ------- and ------- storms that cause floods and erosions.
• (A) flourish . . violent
• (B) wither . . damaging
• (C) grow . . harmless
• (D) parch . . severe
• (E) multiply . . essential
Correct: AThe blanks call for a verb that is associated with the effects of showers and an adjective that is associated with the effects of storms.
Explanation
A shower is gentle rain that waters crops, making them “flourish.” In contrast, the deluge of rain in a “violent” storm may damage crops and soil.
W2 Vocab 1 foldable- 1. Fold piece of paper like a brochure, into thirds. Horizontally fold one edge to middle of paper, then the other edge of paper over the first fold. Make sure the foldable opens towards you like a book. 2. On front flap title Words, then space all 6 vocab words out down flap: disoriented (adj.), affliction (n.), inalienable (adj.), grievance (n.), communal (adj.), mainstream (n.) 3.On inside flaps, left flap List definitions of words, and on right folded flap, pictures that illustrate words
4. Open up folded flap, and label across two blank flaps Sentences. 5. Fold back up and turn over to remaining blank flap for heading: Your name, date, per, title. 6. Infer meanings of words based on word wall gallery. Discuss definitions as a class. 7. Finish drawing pictures for each word and writing sentences using the words with context clues. Turn in
Turn in W1-Biographical Sketch/Essay. Due today in basket.
Last chance to show Ms. Batten porfolio and reading book for this class. Both should be with you on a daily basis. If not turned in by today, points deducted.
Setup R1-"Coming Into the Country" by folding a piece of paper in half vertically, unfolding, then labelling left hand side of chart Positives and right side of chart Negatives. Label paper Name, date, period, Title. Start reading Holt, Coming Into the Country p 10-13. As you read, list on chart the positives and negatives she mentions for coming into America as an immigrant. To finish assignment, next class.
Question of the Day-Discussed.
15,688 responses
Question of the Day Statistics
Number Answered
Correct 10,575
Incorrect 5,113
67% correct
Critical Reading > Sentence Completions
Choose the word or set of words that, when inserted in the sentence, best fits the meaning of the sentence as a whole.
Scientists are studying the birth and growth of thunderstorms to discover what causes the difference between showers that enable crops to ------- and ------- storms that cause floods and erosions.
• (A) flourish . . violent
• (B) wither . . damaging
• (C) grow . . harmless
• (D) parch . . severe
• (E) multiply . . essential
Correct: AThe blanks call for a verb that is associated with the effects of showers and an adjective that is associated with the effects of storms.
Explanation
A shower is gentle rain that waters crops, making them “flourish.” In contrast, the deluge of rain in a “violent” storm may damage crops and soil.
English III 8/26-8/31
Copy Exit Slip 3: 1)What is the main idea of "Coming Into the Country" (Write in sentence format)? 2) What was Jen's purpose for writing this essay?
Next, take out W1 Biographical Sketch and Finish essay. For 5th block, finish sketch then essay. For essay, hook-engage reader (Do not start with I was born or My name is), Elaborate details, use transitions and maintain an organizational pattern, and keep spelling and grammar in mind.
20 minutes given to finish essay in class. If not finished, MUST complete at home. Due 9/1 A and 9/2 B. Turn in Essay and sketch together with proper heading.
Portfolio/Reading book check-Participation points, Parent info sheet turned into basket for grade
Group Word Wall With group, on a piece of drawing paper, write your word large enough to be seen from far away, draw a picture which illustrates the word, use the word in context, making sure to use it properly according to the part of speech. Have word approved by teacher, then make it permanent, visible from far away. Put all names on drawing and turn in.
Next, take out W1 Biographical Sketch and Finish essay. For 5th block, finish sketch then essay. For essay, hook-engage reader (Do not start with I was born or My name is), Elaborate details, use transitions and maintain an organizational pattern, and keep spelling and grammar in mind.
20 minutes given to finish essay in class. If not finished, MUST complete at home. Due 9/1 A and 9/2 B. Turn in Essay and sketch together with proper heading.
Portfolio/Reading book check-Participation points, Parent info sheet turned into basket for grade
Group Word Wall With group, on a piece of drawing paper, write your word large enough to be seen from far away, draw a picture which illustrates the word, use the word in context, making sure to use it properly according to the part of speech. Have word approved by teacher, then make it permanent, visible from far away. Put all names on drawing and turn in.
8/26-8/31 Mass Media/Journalism
Yearbook Commercials continued- Filming and Putting together Finalized. Students permitted to film around campus. Must be in .mov or .mp4 format. Target audience guides commercial and is explained during commercial presentation. Have buying info. $35, $25, $25. Can email projects to Battens@duvalschools.org.
Mass Media/6th-Also mark Class Procedures with Sub using the Annotating Text Key hanging in class. Teacher asks questions upon return. Test to come.
9/1-9/2- Present Commercials
Commercial Critique- Rate each commercial 1 to 10 and give commentary. Give one postive and one need for improvement for each commercial.
YB Critique- With group identify: What is the theme? How has the theme been used throughout the book? Look for visual and verbal clues to theme.
Mass Media/6th-Also mark Class Procedures with Sub using the Annotating Text Key hanging in class. Teacher asks questions upon return. Test to come.
9/1-9/2- Present Commercials
Commercial Critique- Rate each commercial 1 to 10 and give commentary. Give one postive and one need for improvement for each commercial.
YB Critique- With group identify: What is the theme? How has the theme been used throughout the book? Look for visual and verbal clues to theme.
8/25/11
Mass Media/Journalism 8/22A-8/25 B
8/22 A-8/23 B
Pick up 2 index cards and Welcome Handout upon entering room. Fill out index cards, while using the directions on the Welcome Handout.
Class Procedures Reviewed and Option to get schedule changed if in applicant class. Choice also given to apply if wanting to stay.
Article: Commercials.
Read as a class or group.
Commercial Project Given to class. Each group to produce a yearbook commercial, film and direct and submit to class.
YB commercial specifications:
-Choose a specific target audience and be prepared to discuss how this target audience played into your commerical idea.
-Brainstorm at least 3 commercial ideas after viewing commericals in class or researching ideas online.
-Choose an idea with your group and determine, who will do what, how will we do that, is it possible to do this by the deadline. In detail, plan your commercial and how you will meet your deadline.
Filming/Finalizing Commercial: A 8/26-8/30 B-8/29, 8/31.
Project Due: 9/1 A, 9/2 B- Present commercial to class.
Pick up 2 index cards and Welcome Handout upon entering room. Fill out index cards, while using the directions on the Welcome Handout.
Class Procedures Reviewed and Option to get schedule changed if in applicant class. Choice also given to apply if wanting to stay.
Article: Commercials.
Read as a class or group.
Commercial Project Given to class. Each group to produce a yearbook commercial, film and direct and submit to class.
YB commercial specifications:
-Choose a specific target audience and be prepared to discuss how this target audience played into your commerical idea.
-Brainstorm at least 3 commercial ideas after viewing commericals in class or researching ideas online.
-Choose an idea with your group and determine, who will do what, how will we do that, is it possible to do this by the deadline. In detail, plan your commercial and how you will meet your deadline.
Filming/Finalizing Commercial: A 8/26-8/30 B-8/29, 8/31.
Project Due: 9/1 A, 9/2 B- Present commercial to class.
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