Happy Halloween! On Monday, we will celebrate with chilling tales, old and new. Later in the week, we'll work on outlining skills and go over the healthcare outlines you already turned in. We'll then start work on our second of three outlines; you'll soon choose one and write it into a full essay.
MONDAY: Journal warm-up. Candy/pretzels. Candlelight reading of The Cask of Amantillado by Edgar Allan Poe. View modern, technological sci-fi thriller. Suggested reading: modern horror - short story The Pelican Bar by Karen Joy Fowler (2009), winner of the Shirley Jackson Award for outstanding literary achievement in psychological suspense and horror.
Due: Read Chapter 20 of The Grapes of Wrath up to page 357 (library version) where Jim Casy interacts with the police.
Homework: Be sure to have read or listened to Grapes of Wrath Chapter 20 up to page 357 in the library version where Jim Casy interacts with the police.
WEDNESDAY: Journal warm-up. Go over healthcare outlines and allow for updates. Act out scene from Grapes of Wrath, Chapter 20 and work on character nominations.
Due: Read Chapter 20 of The Grapes of Wrath up to page 357 (library version) where Jim Casy interacts with the police.
Homework: Finish reading the fight scene (page 357-362) in Grapes of Wrath, up until the point where the four armed men leave.
Study for quiz.
FRIDAY: Journal warm-up. Quiz. Discuss the Joads' interactions with the police and the citizen vigilantes in Chapter 20. Go through articles discussing the pros and cons of the more recent Black Lives Matter movement, watch video debate. "Spiderweb" style discussion format. Work on Black Lives Matter outline.
Due: Finish reading the fight scene (page 357-362) in Grapes of Wrath, up until the point where the four armed men leave.
Homework: Read Chapter 21 and the first 10 pages of Chapter 22, The Grapes of Wrath. The Joads are about to catch a break.
Finish Black Lives Matter outlines for Tuesday.
Sunday, October 30, 2016
Monday, October 24, 2016
October 24-28
Welcome! This week we'll get the "universal outline:" a tool for writing argument essays. This outline format, paired with SOAPS and the practice analyzing articles and passages, should really help when gearing up to write an argument essay, or any other paper where you need to be effective and persuasive.
TUESDAY:Journal warm-up. Review articles. Intro to argument. Universal Outline. Four corner debate about healthcare. Healthcare outlines - begin.
Due: Read, annotate, and SOAPS both Steinbeck and Peikoff articles that take opposing views about government-sponsored healthcare.
Homework: Finish healthcare outline for Thursday.
THURSDAY: Play preview. (4th Period - 8:10-8:40, 5th Period - 10:20-10:50, 6th Period - 1:00-1:30).
Journal warm-up. Quiz. Work on character nominations for Grapes. Begin reading Chapter 20, Grapes of Wrath.
Due: Healthcare outlines.
Homework: Read Chapter 20 of The Grapes of Wrath up to page 357 (library version) where Jim Casy interacts with the police.
TUESDAY:Journal warm-up. Review articles. Intro to argument. Universal Outline. Four corner debate about healthcare. Healthcare outlines - begin.
Due: Read, annotate, and SOAPS both Steinbeck and Peikoff articles that take opposing views about government-sponsored healthcare.
Homework: Finish healthcare outline for Thursday.
THURSDAY: Play preview. (4th Period - 8:10-8:40, 5th Period - 10:20-10:50, 6th Period - 1:00-1:30).
Journal warm-up. Quiz. Work on character nominations for Grapes. Begin reading Chapter 20, Grapes of Wrath.
Due: Healthcare outlines.
Homework: Read Chapter 20 of The Grapes of Wrath up to page 357 (library version) where Jim Casy interacts with the police.
Sunday, October 16, 2016
October 17-21
I hope everyone had a restful and relaxing weekend. It's "college week"
at PVHS, and we're fortunate enough to have a high-quality College
Center sponsoring a variety of events, including paying for all juniors
to take the PSAT on Wednesday.
MONDAY: Journal warm-up. Act out scene from Chapter 18 in Grapes of Wrath, begin Chapter 20. Review narrative comments, samples. Work on final drafts of narratives on laptops in class: first a step-by-step check of your current draft vs. the rubric, then time to type and get help.
Due: Finish Chapter 18 of The Grapes of Wrath.
Homework: Continue working on your narrative paper. UPDATE: The final version is due on Monday, October 24 by 10:00 p.m. to turnitin.com. (See sidebar for class codes and passwords.)
WEDNESDAY: 7:45 a.m. PSAT for all juniors.
Journal warm-up. View narrative essay sample. After sitting for the PSAT, we will practice vocabulary with a fun* activity called "Vocab Story Rounds."
*Fun = an English teacher's version of fun.
FRIDAY: Journal warm-up. Quiz. Read, annotate and SOAPS Starvation Under the Orange Trees by John Steinbeck. Notes: Irony. View two videos about irony.
Due: Continue working on the narrative essay. I've extended the deadline; please note the new due dates below.
Homework: Read, annotate and SOAPS articles by Steinbeck and Peikoff about government-sponsored healthcare. Be ready to share and debate 1. which is the more persuasive article, and 2. whether or not you think the U.S. government should provide healthcare to its citizens.
UPDATE: The final version of the narrative essay is due on Monday, October 24 by 10:00 p.m. to turnitin.com. (See sidebar for class codes and passwords.) The weekend reading/homework is still the same, but I've extended the deadline so that students will have time on the weekend to complete their best, final draft.
MONDAY: Journal warm-up. Act out scene from Chapter 18 in Grapes of Wrath, begin Chapter 20. Review narrative comments, samples. Work on final drafts of narratives on laptops in class: first a step-by-step check of your current draft vs. the rubric, then time to type and get help.
Due: Finish Chapter 18 of The Grapes of Wrath.
Homework: Continue working on your narrative paper. UPDATE: The final version is due on Monday, October 24 by 10:00 p.m. to turnitin.com. (See sidebar for class codes and passwords.)
WEDNESDAY: 7:45 a.m. PSAT for all juniors.
Journal warm-up. View narrative essay sample. After sitting for the PSAT, we will practice vocabulary with a fun* activity called "Vocab Story Rounds."
*Fun = an English teacher's version of fun.
FRIDAY: Journal warm-up. Quiz. Read, annotate and SOAPS Starvation Under the Orange Trees by John Steinbeck. Notes: Irony. View two videos about irony.
Due: Continue working on the narrative essay. I've extended the deadline; please note the new due dates below.
Homework: Read, annotate and SOAPS articles by Steinbeck and Peikoff about government-sponsored healthcare. Be ready to share and debate 1. which is the more persuasive article, and 2. whether or not you think the U.S. government should provide healthcare to its citizens.
UPDATE: The final version of the narrative essay is due on Monday, October 24 by 10:00 p.m. to turnitin.com. (See sidebar for class codes and passwords.) The weekend reading/homework is still the same, but I've extended the deadline so that students will have time on the weekend to complete their best, final draft.
Monday, October 10, 2016
October 10-14
It's a very short week, but an important one. (Yes, know I always say it's important!) This week we'll take a close look at what is arguably the most incendiary chapter in the book and study Steinbeck's persuasive techniques. Here's the agenda:
TUESDAY: Journal warm-up. Rhetorical analysis notes: repetition. Close reading and analysis of Chapter 14 of Grapes of Wrath. Summarize 15-17. Begin reading Chapter 16.
Due: n/a
Homework: Read 15 pages of Chapter 18 of The Grapes of Wrath: the Joads are almost to California. Study for quiz.
THURSDAY: Journal warm-up. Quiz covering vocabulary, grammar, and Grapes reading. Fill out PSAT forms, continue with Chapter 18 of Grapes of Wrath.
Due: first 15 pages of Chapter 18 of The Grapes of Wrath.
Homework: Finish Chapter 18 of The Grapes of Wrath.
TUESDAY: Journal warm-up. Rhetorical analysis notes: repetition. Close reading and analysis of Chapter 14 of Grapes of Wrath. Summarize 15-17. Begin reading Chapter 16.
Due: n/a
Homework: Read 15 pages of Chapter 18 of The Grapes of Wrath: the Joads are almost to California. Study for quiz.
THURSDAY: Journal warm-up. Quiz covering vocabulary, grammar, and Grapes reading. Fill out PSAT forms, continue with Chapter 18 of Grapes of Wrath.
Due: first 15 pages of Chapter 18 of The Grapes of Wrath.
Homework: Finish Chapter 18 of The Grapes of Wrath.
Monday, October 3, 2016
October 3-7
It's October and we're already in our sixth week of school! Please make sure you've made up any older quizzes you missed because I'll be passing back work from September (except last week's quiz).
Here's what's planned for the week:
MONDAY: Journal warm-up. SOAPS notes: a tool for analyzing passages. Turn in hard copy of rough draft. Discuss Chapter 10 in class. Read Chapter 11 and 12 in class and go through repetition and imagery found in those short chapters. Begin reading Chapter 13 in class.
Due: Read the rest of Chapter 10 in Grapes of Wrath. Who would you cast (known actors) for the different Joad characters based on their descriptions in the book? Have this in mind as you read - soon the class will submit and vote on nominations.
Please bring a hard copy of the rough draft of your narrative for Monday.
Homework: Read first 15 pages of Chapter 13 of The Grapes of Wrath for Wednesday.
WEDNESDAY: Journal warm-up. Current event/current issue day. Topic: surveillance cameras at school. Read and analyze two articles on the subject. Stakeholder groups and debate. Vote.
Due: Read first 15 pages of Chapter 13 of The Grapes of Wrath for Wednesday.
Homework: Please read the rest of Chapter 13 of The Grapes of Wrath for Friday.
FRIDAY: Journal warm-up. Quiz covering vocabulary and Grapes reading for the week. Close reading and analysis of two opposing articles about Colin Kaepernick's anthem protest, SOAPS analysis. How does each make their argument using rhetorical devices? Class votes: which is the better argument? Do you think Kaepernick's method of protest is justified?
Due: Please read the rest of Chapter 13 of The Grapes of Wrath.
Homework: Done in class today. Enjoy!
Here's what's planned for the week:
MONDAY: Journal warm-up. SOAPS notes: a tool for analyzing passages. Turn in hard copy of rough draft. Discuss Chapter 10 in class. Read Chapter 11 and 12 in class and go through repetition and imagery found in those short chapters. Begin reading Chapter 13 in class.
Due: Read the rest of Chapter 10 in Grapes of Wrath. Who would you cast (known actors) for the different Joad characters based on their descriptions in the book? Have this in mind as you read - soon the class will submit and vote on nominations.
Please bring a hard copy of the rough draft of your narrative for Monday.
Homework: Read first 15 pages of Chapter 13 of The Grapes of Wrath for Wednesday.
WEDNESDAY: Journal warm-up. Current event/current issue day. Topic: surveillance cameras at school. Read and analyze two articles on the subject. Stakeholder groups and debate. Vote.
Due: Read first 15 pages of Chapter 13 of The Grapes of Wrath for Wednesday.
Homework: Please read the rest of Chapter 13 of The Grapes of Wrath for Friday.
FRIDAY: Journal warm-up. Quiz covering vocabulary and Grapes reading for the week. Close reading and analysis of two opposing articles about Colin Kaepernick's anthem protest, SOAPS analysis. How does each make their argument using rhetorical devices? Class votes: which is the better argument? Do you think Kaepernick's method of protest is justified?
Due: Please read the rest of Chapter 13 of The Grapes of Wrath.
Homework: Done in class today. Enjoy!
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