Monday, December 16, 2013
End of Semester News
The semester is coming to an end. The PASS system is updated with your current grade going into the final. Seniors- if you have an 83 or above and have not missed more than three days of school you do not have to take the final. Study guides have been given out today. I will answer any questions on Wednesday. Please work on the guide and come prepared with questions at that time. Finals are worth 20% of your grade.
Thursday, December 5, 2013
Wednesday, November 27, 2013
Thursday, November 21, 2013
Extra Credit
Extra Credit is due in two weeks from tomorrow! 30 points. Check the syllabus for more detail. (There is a link on here for the syllabus)
Thursday, November 14, 2013
Crime and Punishment Weekly
Seniors- You have a Weekly due tomorrow. Remember it is a crime and punishment Weekly. See me for details if you are unsure what to do.
Frankenstein Essay
Juniors- Your Frankenstein essay is due tomorrow!!! It needs to be 2-3 pages long plus a Works Cited Page! One page and a WC does NOT count as two pages! This paper is 60 points so make sure you take your time on it. Don't forget to ICE your quotes!
Sunday, November 10, 2013
Dante's Inferno Audio
Seniors- you can listen to Dante's Inferno at the following website: http://www.audiobooktreasury.com/divine-comedy-dante/
Thursday, November 7, 2013
Tuesday, November 5, 2013
Tuesday, October 29, 2013
Monday, October 28, 2013
English 4 Research Paper TImeline
Tuesday 10-29: One source annotated WC (END OF CLASS)
Wednesday 10-30: Two source annotated WC (END OF CLASS)
Thursday 10-31: Three source annotated WC (END OF CLASS)
Friday 11-1: Introduction and Body 1 (END OF CLASS)
Monday 11-4: Interview questions page due (START OF CLASS)
Tuesday 11-5: First full draft (END OF CLASS)
Monday 11-11: Final paper: 100 points
Wednesday, October 23, 2013
English 3 Weekly
Do not forget your Weekly is due TOMORROW because there is no school Friday. This is the first big grade of Q2. Don't put yourself in a hole!! Choose one of the topics below and research two sources.
• Organ transplants • Genetic engineering for plants • Gender selections of babies • Cloning
Remember science was the base of this whole novel. Mary Shelley had an interest in scientific advancements and electricity. Bring in some information on one of the topics so we can educate ourselves about the scientific advancements happening in these fields today.
• Organ transplants • Genetic engineering for plants • Gender selections of babies • Cloning
Remember science was the base of this whole novel. Mary Shelley had an interest in scientific advancements and electricity. Bring in some information on one of the topics so we can educate ourselves about the scientific advancements happening in these fields today.
Tuesday, October 22, 2013
Period 2 Debate
In class today a heated debate was started about who is to blame for the murders in the novel Frankenstein. Some argued it was Victor Frankenstein's fault for not taking responsibility for his actions. Others say it was the monster's fault because he physically committed the crimes. B.R. brought up an interesting point about murderers. Do we blame their parents or them? B.T. brought up that children grow up without nurture all the time and they do not necessarily end up like the monster. What do you think? Who can we blame and why?
Friday, October 18, 2013
Weekly Topic for English 3- Week of 10-21-13
Write a weekly on ONE of the following topics. Research the topic and find two sources that explain the development of one of the below topics.
• Organ transplants • Genetic engineering for plants • Gender selections of babies • Cloning
• Organ transplants • Genetic engineering for plants • Gender selections of babies • Cloning
Prophets of Science Fiction
Here is a link to the video we are watching in class today. I think it is very interesting when they discuss how the novel came to be. Absent on Friday? Check it out at home: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jvQaZXT1jkk
Thursday, October 17, 2013
Seniors-
You have a Weekly due tomorrow. 3 sources and a Works Cited Page. Check out this website for help on a WC Page! https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/747/01/
Frankenstein
Students: Make sure you have the notes from letters 1-4 that we went over in class today. Save them for the test. Read to Chapter 6 for Monday. Note character analysis. Remember the Post-It note taking idea!?? I would do that every time you are introduced to a new character.
Monday, October 14, 2013
Frankenstein Audio
The audio of Frankenstein is available at the following website if you are an audio learner. http://librivox.org/frankenstein-or-modern-prometheus-by-mary-w-shelley/
Frankenstein Reading Schedule
Reading Schedule: DUE DATES
The following needs to be read for each of the days.
Thursday 10-16: Letters (pg. 1-15)
Monday 10-21: Chapters 1 to 6 (pg. 17-48)
Wednesday 10-23: 6 to 11 (pg. 48-84)
Monday 10-28: Chapters 11 to 17 (pg. 84-124)
Thursday 10-31: Chapters 17 to 21 (pg. 124-152)
Monday 11-4: 21 to 24 (pg. 152-198)
Tuesday 11-5: TEST
End of the Quarter
The end of the quarter will be this Friday. On Wednesday all students will see their grades for this quarter. Likewise, all grades will be posted and updated online for parents to see on Wednesday. Parents- please call me to set up a parent/teacher conference if need be.
Seniors: remember you have to pass 2 of the 3 to pass the semester (Q1 Q2 and final). Likewise, if you have an 83% then you do not need to take this final.
Sunday, October 6, 2013
Friday, October 4, 2013
Thursday, September 26, 2013
Monday, September 23, 2013
All Classes...
Weekly due Friday 9/27/13!!! Do not slip behind; it will hurt your grade!! See me if you need help.
Wednesday, September 18, 2013
English 4 Update
Career portfolio is due on Monday! 90 points! Beowulf test on Friday! Weekly will be pushed back to next week! Also, do not forget your movie consent form!
English 3 Update
ACT for a grade on Monday! There will only be one so if you study that one, you will receive the 15 points you deserve! This Friday (9/20)we will be completing an in-class essay. Take notes Thursday night!
Saturday, September 14, 2013
Tuesday, September 10, 2013
Obama's Address to the Public
Don't forget tonight President Obama is going to address the public about this Syria business. If you watch the speech and write a paper about the main points and your point of view on the speech you will receive extra credit. 8:00! I know I will tune in to see what he is planning for our country in the future. Whether you agree or disagree, I encourage you to stay informed!
Friday, September 6, 2013
First ACT for a grade!
Do not forget to study your two ACT practices for Monday. You never know which one it will be...
Here is a hint: 2/12/1809
Here is a hint: 2/12/1809
President Obama Photo
This is the photo we debated in class today. What do you think? Is it appropriate or not? Great discussion in all classes today! It is promising to see teens vocalizing their opinions with great support to back up their points!
Interested in submitting your writing into a contest?
Scholastic Arts & Writing Awards opens for submissions on September 16, 2013!!!
There are a wide range of categories. English 4, you may be interested in submitting your fictional short stories. There is a category for just that!! You all did so well that I encourage you to seek out awards for your writings. Here is the website on how to submit your work: http://www.artandwriting.org/the-awards/how-to-submit/
You need to set up an account and update your information, along with parent and teacher signatures on the submission forms. I would be more than willing to sit down with any of you after school and work on submissions.
Remember the final step in the writing process is presentation. BE PROUD OF YOUR WORK!
Wednesday, September 4, 2013
English 4
In-class weekly on Friday! Be prepared to find three articles on the topic I tell you and create a weekly and a Works Cited Page!
Monday, August 26, 2013
Friday, August 23, 2013
English 4
Creative writing essay draft 1 due in class on Tuesday, August 27, 2013. Final draft due Thursday, August 29, 2013. Remember to add sensory imagery and literary devices. Also, remember your character detail. Remember our discussion on cataloging emotions vs painting an image? Bob is sad. Bob's eyes were filled with tears, he was sniffling with his head drooped low. IMAGERY!
Thursday, August 22, 2013
English 3 Poetry Boards
"Who I Am" poetry boards due Monday, August 26, 2013! Remember creative title, by line, picture, and two literary devices! Also, your poem must have three stanzas, six lines in each stanza, and six syllables per line!
Monday, August 19, 2013
English 4 Weekly Due!
English 4: Weekly due Friday, August 23, 2013! 3 sources and a Works Cited Page for an A!
Friday, August 16, 2013
Thursday, July 25, 2013
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