We are already halfway finished with Gatsby...it's going fast. I'm looking forward to more dramatic acting/reading this week, along with more work on the research paper.
MONDAY/TUESDAY: Journal warm-up. Hand back last argument essays and go over general trends in the class. (NOTE: if you aren't happy with your grade, please rewrite and upload to turnitin.com by 3/25. I will average the two scores.) Exercise: make a sample paragraph stronger in groups of two. Homework assignment discussed: rewrite your weakest paragraph for Thursday/Friday.
Discuss Gatsby, Chapter 4, and begin reading and acting out Chapter 5. Research paper: go over an example of the paper, and discuss progress. Begin working through the other sections, c. and d. on laptops. Outside book due next week in class; schedule an interview before the end of March.
Due: Finish Gatsby, Chapter 4, and be ready to discuss.
Homework:
Finish reading Gatsby, Chapter 5.
Study for vocab/grammar quiz on Thursday/Friday.
Rewrite your weakest paragraph from the argument essay, attach to original essay, and turn in on Thursday/Friday.
WEDNESDAY: (1st and 2nd only) Journal warm-up. Go over SAT/ACT essay prompts with sample essay. Watch brief CBS video about the dispute between Apple and the F.B.I. and read articles supporting opposite sides of the issue. In small groups, outline a response either ACT or SAT style.
Due: n/a
Homework: (same as Monday)
Finish reading Gatsby, Chapter 5.
Study for vocab/grammar quiz on Thursday/Friday.
Rewrite your weakest paragraph from the argument essay, attach to original essay, and turn in on Thursday/Friday.
THURSDAY/FRIDAY: Journal warm-up. Vocab/grammar/Gatsby quiz. Begin reading Chapter 6 in class, time to gather research for Body: e. and f. for Research Paper.
Due: Gatsby, Chapter 5.
Homework:
For next class: finish Gatsby, Chapter 6, have information copied and pasted with a link in each section of the body of the research paper. (We will work on taking the source info and making it into paragraphs and a working draft next week.)
For Wednesday (5th and 6th), and Thursday (1st and 2nd): Bring outside book to class for research paper.
Sunday, March 13, 2016
Sunday, March 6, 2016
March 7 - 11
We're heading right into March, continuing with Gatsby and beginning the research paper. I've really enjoyed the energetic and entertaining reading of Gatsby so far!
MONDAY/TUESDAY: Journal warm-up. Discuss Gatsby, Chapter Two and begin reading Chapter 3 in class. Overview: how to organize sources while writing a research paper. Receive overview of research paper and begin writing rough draft of introduction on laptops.
Due: Chapter Two, Gatsby, read and ready to discuss.
5th and 6th period only: On a separate piece of paper, please list 5 job titles you are interested in, with 1 sentence each explaining why you chose that job title.
Homework: Finish reading Chapter Three of Gatsby for next class. This week's quiz will include 4 questions from The Great Gatsby.
Continue to work on Research Paper introduction and save it in a safe and accessible place.
WEDNESDAY: Current event/issue day. Read articles about opposing sides of a discussion, debate, vote and practice outlining a response.
THURSDAY/FRIDAY: Journal warm-up. Vocab/grammar quiz with 4 Gatsby questions covering the book through Chapter 3. Begin reading Gatsby, Chapter 4, casting exercise. Begin researching first section: "Typical Day on the Job" that includes the actual tasks involved and what an average day would entail for your Research Paper.
Due: Gatsby read through Chapter 3, Research Paper draft of intro (1 - 3 paragraphs)
Homework: Finish reading Gatsby, Chapter 4.
Continue research for the "Typical Day on the Job" section and think of someone you can interview, if possible.
Begin looking for a book about either someone working in the industry you've chosen, a book about new developments in the industry, the history of the industry, or an industry leader's biography. You'll read and reference this book throughout the research paper.
MONDAY/TUESDAY: Journal warm-up. Discuss Gatsby, Chapter Two and begin reading Chapter 3 in class. Overview: how to organize sources while writing a research paper. Receive overview of research paper and begin writing rough draft of introduction on laptops.
Due: Chapter Two, Gatsby, read and ready to discuss.
5th and 6th period only: On a separate piece of paper, please list 5 job titles you are interested in, with 1 sentence each explaining why you chose that job title.
Homework: Finish reading Chapter Three of Gatsby for next class. This week's quiz will include 4 questions from The Great Gatsby.
Continue to work on Research Paper introduction and save it in a safe and accessible place.
WEDNESDAY: Current event/issue day. Read articles about opposing sides of a discussion, debate, vote and practice outlining a response.
THURSDAY/FRIDAY: Journal warm-up. Vocab/grammar quiz with 4 Gatsby questions covering the book through Chapter 3. Begin reading Gatsby, Chapter 4, casting exercise. Begin researching first section: "Typical Day on the Job" that includes the actual tasks involved and what an average day would entail for your Research Paper.
Due: Gatsby read through Chapter 3, Research Paper draft of intro (1 - 3 paragraphs)
Homework: Finish reading Gatsby, Chapter 4.
Continue research for the "Typical Day on the Job" section and think of someone you can interview, if possible.
Begin looking for a book about either someone working in the industry you've chosen, a book about new developments in the industry, the history of the industry, or an industry leader's biography. You'll read and reference this book throughout the research paper.
Sunday, February 28, 2016
February 29 - March 4
It's already the beginning of March (almost)! We've started The Great Gatsby, and I'm excited to begin our research writing unit based on a profession/job title of your choice. This week, students will also attend Junior Conferences during English class and plan their schedules for senior year.
MONDAY: (1st and 2nd only) Journal warm-up. Review Gatsby Chapter One, character traits so far. Listen to clips of student song choices and share paragraphs. Select a song for each character from the whole class. Begin reading Gatsby, Chapter Two. Start initial work for research paper based on a profession/job title of your choice: view career aptitude test and compare the number of people employed and median salary on another chart.
NOTE: Dr. Park will give a presentation to 2nd period at 11:30.
Due: Gatsby Chapter 1 read and Character Song Assignment finished.
Homework: Finish brainstorm for research paper - on a separate piece of paper list top five choices for a job title you could research and a sentence or two by each explaining why that might be a good match for your interests, talents, and goals.
TUESDAY: (5th and 6th periods only): Journal warm-up. Review Gatsby Chapter One, character traits so far. Listen to clips of student song choices and share paragraphs. Select a song for each character from the whole class. Begin reading Gatsby, Chapter Two.
5th and 6th periods will have Junior Conferences on Tuesday, March 1.
Due: Gatsby Chapter 1 read and Character Song Assignment finished.
Homework: Study for vocab quiz. Quiz will have 2 Gatsby questions from Chapter One.
WEDNESDAY: (1st and 2nd only): Journal warm-up. Begin reading Gatsby, Chapter Two.
1st and 2nd periods will have Junior Conferences on Wednesday, March 2.
Due: brainstorm for research paper - on a separate piece of paper list top five choices for a job title you could research and a sentence or two by each explaining why that might be a good match for your interests, talents, and goals.
Homework: Study for vocab quiz. Quiz will have 2 Gatsby questions from Chapter One.
THURSDAY/FRIDAY: Journal warm-up. Vocab quiz with 2 Gatsby questions. Gatsby reading Chapter 2, scene 1, pages 23-29. Watch 3 versions of how the Myrtle introduction is portrayed in film (the scene we just read), and vote on your favorite.
(5th and 6th will start initial work for research paper based on a profession/job title of your choice: view career aptitude test and compare the number of people employed and median salary on another chart.)
Due:n/a
Homework: Finish reading Chapter Two, where we get a close look at Tom's not-so-secret life. Next week's quiz will include 4 questions from The Great Gatsby.
5th and 6th period only: On a separate piece of paper, please list 5 job titles you are interested in, with 1 sentence each explaining why you chose that job title. Please see Monday's agenda, above, for links to websites that can offer some help generating ideas for you. DUE ON MONDAY, MARCH 7 for 5th and 6th only.
MONDAY: (1st and 2nd only) Journal warm-up. Review Gatsby Chapter One, character traits so far. Listen to clips of student song choices and share paragraphs. Select a song for each character from the whole class. Begin reading Gatsby, Chapter Two. Start initial work for research paper based on a profession/job title of your choice: view career aptitude test and compare the number of people employed and median salary on another chart.
NOTE: Dr. Park will give a presentation to 2nd period at 11:30.
Due: Gatsby Chapter 1 read and Character Song Assignment finished.
Homework: Finish brainstorm for research paper - on a separate piece of paper list top five choices for a job title you could research and a sentence or two by each explaining why that might be a good match for your interests, talents, and goals.
TUESDAY: (5th and 6th periods only): Journal warm-up. Review Gatsby Chapter One, character traits so far. Listen to clips of student song choices and share paragraphs. Select a song for each character from the whole class. Begin reading Gatsby, Chapter Two.
5th and 6th periods will have Junior Conferences on Tuesday, March 1.
Due: Gatsby Chapter 1 read and Character Song Assignment finished.
Homework: Study for vocab quiz. Quiz will have 2 Gatsby questions from Chapter One.
WEDNESDAY: (1st and 2nd only): Journal warm-up. Begin reading Gatsby, Chapter Two.
1st and 2nd periods will have Junior Conferences on Wednesday, March 2.
Due: brainstorm for research paper - on a separate piece of paper list top five choices for a job title you could research and a sentence or two by each explaining why that might be a good match for your interests, talents, and goals.
Homework: Study for vocab quiz. Quiz will have 2 Gatsby questions from Chapter One.
THURSDAY/FRIDAY: Journal warm-up. Vocab quiz with 2 Gatsby questions. Gatsby reading Chapter 2, scene 1, pages 23-29. Watch 3 versions of how the Myrtle introduction is portrayed in film (the scene we just read), and vote on your favorite.
(5th and 6th will start initial work for research paper based on a profession/job title of your choice: view career aptitude test and compare the number of people employed and median salary on another chart.)
Due:n/a
Homework: Finish reading Chapter Two, where we get a close look at Tom's not-so-secret life. Next week's quiz will include 4 questions from The Great Gatsby.
5th and 6th period only: On a separate piece of paper, please list 5 job titles you are interested in, with 1 sentence each explaining why you chose that job title. Please see Monday's agenda, above, for links to websites that can offer some help generating ideas for you. DUE ON MONDAY, MARCH 7 for 5th and 6th only.
Monday, February 22, 2016
February 22-26
Thank you for the great debates about women signing up for the draft last week. I am reading the essays and so far, there are strong, clear positions and specific examples and evidence provided. I love reading them, though it's going to take me a week or two to finish them all!
This week, we'll finish our Gender Unit and move on to The Great Gatsby.
MONDAY/TUESDAY: Journal warm-up. Discuss "Professions for Women" article and turn in. Read and discuss "I Want a Wife": what is the author's purpose? How does she build her argument? Discussion questions about your own future, division of household duties, hours you envision that you'll be working in your 20s, 30s. Vocabulary Story Round activity.
Note: Dr. Park will address classes about the CAASPP activity coming up in late May.
Due: Professions for Women essay and questions.
Homework: Study vocabulary for quiz on Thursday/Friday. Check Aeries to make sure you are caught up with the many assignments during the Gender Unit.
WEDNESDAY: (5th and 6th only) Discussion about the gender pay gap and possible reasons for it, view statistics. Read blog entry from a young professional about what she wishes she'd known about negotiating her salary (beneficial for everyone in class, not just the girls). Speaking and listening: Small group activity - improve the blogger's suggestions for phrases that could be used during a conversation with a potential employer that are respectful and helpful in negotiations of salary, terms, etc. when accepting a position. Whole class discussion.
Extension: If you have time, click here for a challenging and informative video from the Stanford Business School about negotiation. I learn something new every time I watch the lecture.
THURSDAY/FRIDAY: Journal warm-up. Vocab/grammar quiz. Intro to the world of Gatsby: F.Scott Fitzgerald and the 1920s. Pick up the book at the library and begin reading. You'll be choosing one song that best represents one of the characters introduced in Chapter One to share next class.
Due: n/a
Homework:
Finish reading Chapter One of The Great Gatsby, pages 1-21.
Character Song Assignment.
This week, we'll finish our Gender Unit and move on to The Great Gatsby.
MONDAY/TUESDAY: Journal warm-up. Discuss "Professions for Women" article and turn in. Read and discuss "I Want a Wife": what is the author's purpose? How does she build her argument? Discussion questions about your own future, division of household duties, hours you envision that you'll be working in your 20s, 30s. Vocabulary Story Round activity.
Note: Dr. Park will address classes about the CAASPP activity coming up in late May.
Due: Professions for Women essay and questions.
Homework: Study vocabulary for quiz on Thursday/Friday. Check Aeries to make sure you are caught up with the many assignments during the Gender Unit.
WEDNESDAY: (5th and 6th only) Discussion about the gender pay gap and possible reasons for it, view statistics. Read blog entry from a young professional about what she wishes she'd known about negotiating her salary (beneficial for everyone in class, not just the girls). Speaking and listening: Small group activity - improve the blogger's suggestions for phrases that could be used during a conversation with a potential employer that are respectful and helpful in negotiations of salary, terms, etc. when accepting a position. Whole class discussion.
Extension: If you have time, click here for a challenging and informative video from the Stanford Business School about negotiation. I learn something new every time I watch the lecture.
THURSDAY/FRIDAY: Journal warm-up. Vocab/grammar quiz. Intro to the world of Gatsby: F.Scott Fitzgerald and the 1920s. Pick up the book at the library and begin reading. You'll be choosing one song that best represents one of the characters introduced in Chapter One to share next class.
Due: n/a
Homework:
Finish reading Chapter One of The Great Gatsby, pages 1-21.
Character Song Assignment.
Monday, February 15, 2016
February 15-19
During this short, four-day week we will not have a vocabulary quiz; we will instead have a formal debate about whether or not women should be required to sign up for the draft and then write an argument essay at the end of the week. I look forward to an interesting week!
MONDAY: President's Day Holiday - no school!
TUESDAY (5th and 6th period): Journal warm-up. Complete "beauty ideals" presentation and go over instructions for debate prep, a few minutes for research. Draw a side for the formal debate and switch seats. Twenty minutes prep, twenty minutes opening statements, 30 minutes rebuttals.
Due: Debate prep - 3 examples total with at least one in each agree/disagree side. One credible source printed out and annotated.
Homework:
1. Review notes from debate. Think about your own opinion about the matter and what the best evidence/examples are. Review argument essay outline and steps.
2. Bring Huck Finn book for Friday for points!
3. Journal check on Thursday.
NOTE: Extra Credit Opportunity #1- after school in the same classroom - Room 509. English Department multiple choice Huckleberry Finn test. (See sidebar for details.)
WEDNESDAY (1st and 2nd period): Journal warm-up. Draw a side for the formal debate and switch seats. Twenty minutes prep, twenty minutes opening statements, 30 minutes rebuttals.
Due: Debate prep - 3 examples total with at least one in each agree/disagree side. One credible source printed out and annotated.
Homework:
1. Review notes from debate. Think about your own opinion about the matter and what the best evidence/examples are. Review argument essay outline and steps.
2. Bring Huck Finn book for Friday for points!
3. Journal check on Friday.
THURSDAY/FRIDAY: Journal warm-up. Open "popcorn" debate about whether or not women should sign up for the draft - 15 minutes max., compare notes. Write in-class argument essay arguing your own personal position about the topic. NO VOCAB QUIZ THIS WEEK. If time, begin homework for next week. Receive vocab list for next week.
Due:
1. Huckleberry Finn books - for 5 participation points!
2. Journal check
Homework: Read "Professions for Women" by Virginia Woolf. Answer the questions and bring for next class.
MONDAY: President's Day Holiday - no school!
TUESDAY (5th and 6th period): Journal warm-up. Complete "beauty ideals" presentation and go over instructions for debate prep, a few minutes for research. Draw a side for the formal debate and switch seats. Twenty minutes prep, twenty minutes opening statements, 30 minutes rebuttals.
Due: Debate prep - 3 examples total with at least one in each agree/disagree side. One credible source printed out and annotated.
Homework:
1. Review notes from debate. Think about your own opinion about the matter and what the best evidence/examples are. Review argument essay outline and steps.
2. Bring Huck Finn book for Friday for points!
3. Journal check on Thursday.
NOTE: Extra Credit Opportunity #1- after school in the same classroom - Room 509. English Department multiple choice Huckleberry Finn test. (See sidebar for details.)
WEDNESDAY (1st and 2nd period): Journal warm-up. Draw a side for the formal debate and switch seats. Twenty minutes prep, twenty minutes opening statements, 30 minutes rebuttals.
Due: Debate prep - 3 examples total with at least one in each agree/disagree side. One credible source printed out and annotated.
Homework:
1. Review notes from debate. Think about your own opinion about the matter and what the best evidence/examples are. Review argument essay outline and steps.
2. Bring Huck Finn book for Friday for points!
3. Journal check on Friday.
THURSDAY/FRIDAY: Journal warm-up. Open "popcorn" debate about whether or not women should sign up for the draft - 15 minutes max., compare notes. Write in-class argument essay arguing your own personal position about the topic. NO VOCAB QUIZ THIS WEEK. If time, begin homework for next week. Receive vocab list for next week.
Due:
1. Huckleberry Finn books - for 5 participation points!
2. Journal check
Homework: Read "Professions for Women" by Virginia Woolf. Answer the questions and bring for next class.
Sunday, February 7, 2016
February 8-12
Welcome to another short week. This week we'll continue our gender unit, going through the rest of the "man" articles and then looking at essays and a video about women. We've only just begun the short gender unit and it's been a real pleasure to hear students' opinions and the discussion around the first activity and essay.
MONDAY/TUESDAY: Journal warm-up. Discuss "Why Johnny Won't Read" questions. Read "Just Walk on By" by Brent Staples, response. Evidence/example groups and informal presentations. If time, vocab activity in groups.
Due: Read the essay "Why Johnny Won't Read" and answer the questions. Be prepared to discuss your personal experiences and opinions about the authors' viewpoints.
Homework: Read "There is No Unmarked Woman" by Deborah Tannen and answer the questions.
Study for vocab/grammar quiz.
WEDNESDAY/THURSDAY: Journal warm-up. Vocab/grammar quiz. E.E. Cumming's "somewhere i have never travelled,gladly beyond" poem in honor of Valentine's Day. Gender: women's issues. Video "Killing Me Softly" and "spiderweb" style discussion. View current event articles about new weight/BMI minimums in place for fashion models in France and new Barbie dolls with different body types. Prepare for next week's debate about requiring women to sign up for the draft, pass out worksheet (see below for links).
Due: Read "There is No Unmarked Woman" by Deborah Tannen and answer the questions.
Homework: Debate Prep Worksheet - prepare for the debate next class, next week.
5th and 6th period Debate Prep Worksheet
1st and 2nd period Debate Prep Worksheet
FRIDAY: No school - it's the beginning of a long, four-day Presidents' Weekend. Enjoy!
MONDAY/TUESDAY: Journal warm-up. Discuss "Why Johnny Won't Read" questions. Read "Just Walk on By" by Brent Staples, response. Evidence/example groups and informal presentations. If time, vocab activity in groups.
Due: Read the essay "Why Johnny Won't Read" and answer the questions. Be prepared to discuss your personal experiences and opinions about the authors' viewpoints.
Homework: Read "There is No Unmarked Woman" by Deborah Tannen and answer the questions.
Study for vocab/grammar quiz.
WEDNESDAY/THURSDAY: Journal warm-up. Vocab/grammar quiz. E.E. Cumming's "somewhere i have never travelled,gladly beyond" poem in honor of Valentine's Day. Gender: women's issues. Video "Killing Me Softly" and "spiderweb" style discussion. View current event articles about new weight/BMI minimums in place for fashion models in France and new Barbie dolls with different body types. Prepare for next week's debate about requiring women to sign up for the draft, pass out worksheet (see below for links).
Due: Read "There is No Unmarked Woman" by Deborah Tannen and answer the questions.
Homework: Debate Prep Worksheet - prepare for the debate next class, next week.
5th and 6th period Debate Prep Worksheet
1st and 2nd period Debate Prep Worksheet
FRIDAY: No school - it's the beginning of a long, four-day Presidents' Weekend. Enjoy!
Sunday, January 31, 2016
February 1-5
This week, we'll wrap up Huckleberry Finn, our second novel of the year. Before we dive into our next book, we'll take two weeks to read shorter articles and passages (past and present) about gender, which should make for some interesting debate and discussion in class. This short unit will end with a debate about whether or not women should be required to register for the draft as all 18 year old males do. I'm looking forward to it!
MONDAY/TUESDAY: Journal warm-up. Huckleberry Finn check in and wrap-up/summary. Read Chapter 32 through "Chapter the Last" in class and discuss the ending. Read arguments for and against including Huckleberry Finn in the high school curriculum and assess each article: what appeals does each one make (logos, ethos, pathos), what kinds of examples do they use? Which is the better argument and which do you personally agree with?
Due: Huckleberry Finn, Chapters 19-22, pages 118-146.
Homework: Answer the questions from the two Huckleberry Finn articles for Thursday/Friday.
WEDNESDAY: (1st and 2nd only) Discussion about the gender pay gap and possible reasons for it, view statistics. Read blog entry from a young professional about what she wishes she'd known about negotiating her salary (beneficial for everyone in class, not just the girls). Speaking and listening: Small group activity - improve the blogger's suggestions for phrases that could be used during a conversation with a potential employer that are respectful and helpful in negotiations of salary, terms, etc. when accepting a position. Whole class discussion.
Extension: If you have time, click here for a challenging and informative video from the Stanford Business School about negotiation. I learn something new every time I watch the lecture.
THURSDAY/FRIDAY: Journal warm-up. Vocab/grammar/Huckleberry Finn quiz. Intro to gender unit, read "Being a Man" essay by Paul Theroux and discuss. Small group activity: is it harder to be a man or a woman in today's society? Groups come up with a list of examples/evidence to support their position.
Due: Huckleberry Finn Argument Questions.
Homework: Read the essay "Why Johnny Won't Read" and answer the questions at the end for next class. Be prepared to discuss your personal experiences and opinions about the authors' viewpoints.
MONDAY/TUESDAY: Journal warm-up. Huckleberry Finn check in and wrap-up/summary. Read Chapter 32 through "Chapter the Last" in class and discuss the ending. Read arguments for and against including Huckleberry Finn in the high school curriculum and assess each article: what appeals does each one make (logos, ethos, pathos), what kinds of examples do they use? Which is the better argument and which do you personally agree with?
Due: Huckleberry Finn, Chapters 19-22, pages 118-146.
Homework: Answer the questions from the two Huckleberry Finn articles for Thursday/Friday.
WEDNESDAY: (1st and 2nd only) Discussion about the gender pay gap and possible reasons for it, view statistics. Read blog entry from a young professional about what she wishes she'd known about negotiating her salary (beneficial for everyone in class, not just the girls). Speaking and listening: Small group activity - improve the blogger's suggestions for phrases that could be used during a conversation with a potential employer that are respectful and helpful in negotiations of salary, terms, etc. when accepting a position. Whole class discussion.
Extension: If you have time, click here for a challenging and informative video from the Stanford Business School about negotiation. I learn something new every time I watch the lecture.
THURSDAY/FRIDAY: Journal warm-up. Vocab/grammar/Huckleberry Finn quiz. Intro to gender unit, read "Being a Man" essay by Paul Theroux and discuss. Small group activity: is it harder to be a man or a woman in today's society? Groups come up with a list of examples/evidence to support their position.
Due: Huckleberry Finn Argument Questions.
Homework: Read the essay "Why Johnny Won't Read" and answer the questions at the end for next class. Be prepared to discuss your personal experiences and opinions about the authors' viewpoints.
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