Literature: Edgar Allan Poe's "The Cask of Amontillado"
Grammar/Writing: Process paper/adjective and adverb prepositional phrases
Vocabulary: #s 32-55
Homework:
- SAT vocabulary notes with "The Most Dangerous Game" (TMDG) additional words - Due: Monday, 9/26
Note: 1st and 3rd periods except 7th period - Please include the crossword puzzle. 7th period, unfortunately did not receive the puzzle on Friday, so the students in that class will receive it at the beginning of the period on Monday.
- Sentence Writing #3 - Due: Friday, 9/30
- Figurative Language and Plot Devices - Due: Tuesday, 9/27
Activities
Monday
1. Quiz #5 on additional TMDG words.
Discuss if time allows.
Tuesday
1. Warm-up: prepositional phrases, or reading check on TMDG. (We'll see which one we'll have.)
2. Go over the figurative language and plot devices activity from last week.
2. Review MOOD, and read and annotate Edgar Allan Poe's "The Cask of Amontillado."
Wednesday
1. Take a reading check on TCOA.
2. Write the two-three body and one conclusion paragraphs for the quote-based essay.
Thursday
HOLIDAY - Be sure to write your sentence homework.
Friday
Read "The Scarlet Ibis" by James Hurst. Annotate for SIFT.
Homework:
CASPAR chart on any short story read in class. Due: Oct. 8, Friday.
Friday, September 23, 2011
Friday, September 16, 2011
Week # 5 September 19-23, 2011
Literature: Richard Connell's "The Most Dangerous Game"
Writing: Process paper/prepositional phrases
Vocabulary: imprudent, debacle, elude, stamina, imperative, uncanny, sensuous, mystified, staccato, floundered, mirage, gargoyle, precision, debacle, surmounted, barbarous, invariably, braggart, ennui, spurred, pungent, precariously, placid, shinned, expanse
Homework:
- SAT vocabulary notes - Due Weekly
- Process paper (Marcel Proust quote essay) - Due part by part: TBA
- Sentence homework #2 - A persona essay on 911 - Due: Thursday, Sept. 22 (adjusted due date)
Activities
Monday
1. Quiz #5 - TMDG vocabulary.
2. Break-out session for presentation. Any one of the following presentations is acceptable:
- narrative poem to be recited (typed for submission)
- skit to be presented (typed for submission
- song to be sung (typed for submission
Plot elements should be continuous all throughout the presentation. - CANCELLED!!!
3. Introduction one-on-one conference.
Tuesday and Wednesday
1. Warm-up: prepositional phrases
2. Reading and annotation of TMDG
Thursday
1. Warm-up: prepositional phrases
2. Reading and annotation of TMDG
Friday
1. Body paragraph writing.
2. Literary analysis of TMDG.
Writing: Process paper/prepositional phrases
Vocabulary: imprudent, debacle, elude, stamina, imperative, uncanny, sensuous, mystified, staccato, floundered, mirage, gargoyle, precision, debacle, surmounted, barbarous, invariably, braggart, ennui, spurred, pungent, precariously, placid, shinned, expanse
Homework:
- SAT vocabulary notes - Due Weekly
- Process paper (Marcel Proust quote essay) - Due part by part: TBA
- Sentence homework #2 - A persona essay on 911 - Due: Thursday, Sept. 22 (adjusted due date)
Activities
Monday
1. Quiz #5 - TMDG vocabulary.
2. Break-out session for presentation. Any one of the following presentations is acceptable:
- narrative poem to be recited (typed for submission)
- skit to be presented (typed for submission
- song to be sung (typed for submission
Plot elements should be continuous all throughout the presentation. - CANCELLED!!!
3. Introduction one-on-one conference.
Tuesday and Wednesday
1. Warm-up: prepositional phrases
2. Reading and annotation of TMDG
Thursday
1. Warm-up: prepositional phrases
2. Reading and annotation of TMDG
Friday
1. Body paragraph writing.
2. Literary analysis of TMDG.
Thursday, September 15, 2011
Process Writing Assignment: Marcel Proust's quote
Process Writing: Write about the quote below. What does it mean to you? Include a short anecdote how this quote may have applied, or will apply to you. Keep in mind while including an anecdote that it should have the short story elements. Also include an example from the stories we read this week. Keep quotations from the short stories enclosed in quotation marks. You may start taking notes at home, but when you get to class, you start afresh with your outline of ideas on one sheet of paper and your essay on a clean sheet of paper. Use proper grammar and mechanics and include at least 5 of the vocabulary words and underline each one of them.
“We do not succeed in changing things according to our desire, but gradually our desires change.”– Marcel Proust
DUE: TBA
Note: By now, you should have already submitted your introduction to me, or have received it back from me for a rewrite.
Note: By now, you should have already submitted your introduction to me, or have received it back from me for a rewrite.
PSAT MOCK TEST/TUTORIAL
Free Mock PSAT on Saturday, September 24 at Bellaire:
Bellaire is offering a free mock PSAT to any interested 9th – 11th grade students. Students need to go to the following website to register by Wednesday, September 21; each student must have a specific ID number to take the test.
http://www.testmasters.com/bellaire.html
The real PSAT is on Wednesday October 12, this is a great opportunity to experience the testing environment. For more information check the daily bulletin or see Ms. Quaite in room 372.
PSAT / SAT Tutoring:
MATH (beginning the week of August 29th)
Mondays and Wednesdays, 8th Period - Mr. Mazumder's room # 153
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 8th Period - Ms. Park's room # 252
VERBAL AND WRITING (beginning the week of September 6th)
Mondays and Wednesdays, 8th Period - Mr. Wolf's room # E 343
The PSAT will be given on Wednesday, October 12, 2011.
Bellaire is offering a free mock PSAT to any interested 9th – 11th grade students. Students need to go to the following website to register by Wednesday, September 21; each student must have a specific ID number to take the test.
http://www.testmasters.com/bellaire.html
The real PSAT is on Wednesday October 12, this is a great opportunity to experience the testing environment. For more information check the daily bulletin or see Ms. Quaite in room 372.
PSAT / SAT Tutoring:
MATH (beginning the week of August 29th)
Mondays and Wednesdays, 8th Period - Mr. Mazumder's room # 153
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 8th Period - Ms. Park's room # 252
VERBAL AND WRITING (beginning the week of September 6th)
Mondays and Wednesdays, 8th Period - Mr. Wolf's room # E 343
The PSAT will be given on Wednesday, October 12, 2011.
Friday, September 9, 2011
Week #4 September 12-16, 2011
Literature: Richard Connell's The Most Dangerous Game"
Writing: Personal Narrative/Sentences/Parts of Speech
Vocabulary: dank, palpable, opaque, lacerate, palatial, bizarre, amenity, affable, cosmopolitan, condone, droll, scruple, bland, grotesque, opiate, sallow, solicitous, venerable, deplorable, zealous, tangible, repast, quarry, disarming, cultivate
Homework:
- SAT vocab notes - Due: Monday, Sept. 12
- 2nd Summer Reading Allusion Analysis Project - Due: Friday, Sept. 16
- Components of Essay Exercise - Due: Tuesday, Sept. 13
- CASPAR on a short story (TBA) - Due: TBA
- Personal Narrative based on Marcel Proust quote - Parts Due: daily until Sept. 23 (due on www.turnitin.com on or before Sept. 26 at midnight)
- Sentence Homework - 911 persona essay with vocabulary and prepositional phrases (Instructions in the handout should be followed to the letter. Peer editing on Tuesday, Sept. 20. Final draft on Wednesday, Sept. 21) - due: Monday, Sept. 19
Activities
Monday
1. Quiz #3 - "Why Write" and "George" vocabulary
2. Finish "George" reading.
3. Discuss 911 (history). View a few videos online. Write TBA.
4. Prepare for "The Most Dangerous Game."
Tuesday and Wednesday
Note: Short reading check on GM.
1. Divide class in groups and read introduction to "Game."
2. Divide "Game" into parts and assign parts to individual groups.
3. Each group will work on their parts and plan for presentation.
Thursday and Friday
Group presentations. Props will be graded.
Note: An extension for presentation may be needed to allow for preparation.
Note: If you are still missing assignments, complete them ASAP.
Homework: Prepare for a quiz on Monday, Sept. 19.
Writing: Personal Narrative/Sentences/Parts of Speech
Vocabulary: dank, palpable, opaque, lacerate, palatial, bizarre, amenity, affable, cosmopolitan, condone, droll, scruple, bland, grotesque, opiate, sallow, solicitous, venerable, deplorable, zealous, tangible, repast, quarry, disarming, cultivate
Homework:
- SAT vocab notes - Due: Monday, Sept. 12
- 2nd Summer Reading Allusion Analysis Project - Due: Friday, Sept. 16
- Components of Essay Exercise - Due: Tuesday, Sept. 13
- CASPAR on a short story (TBA) - Due: TBA
- Personal Narrative based on Marcel Proust quote - Parts Due: daily until Sept. 23 (due on www.turnitin.com on or before Sept. 26 at midnight)
- Sentence Homework - 911 persona essay with vocabulary and prepositional phrases (Instructions in the handout should be followed to the letter. Peer editing on Tuesday, Sept. 20. Final draft on Wednesday, Sept. 21) - due: Monday, Sept. 19
Activities
Monday
1. Quiz #3 - "Why Write" and "George" vocabulary
2. Finish "George" reading.
3. Discuss 911 (history). View a few videos online. Write TBA.
4. Prepare for "The Most Dangerous Game."
Tuesday and Wednesday
Note: Short reading check on GM.
1. Divide class in groups and read introduction to "Game."
2. Divide "Game" into parts and assign parts to individual groups.
3. Each group will work on their parts and plan for presentation.
Thursday and Friday
Group presentations. Props will be graded.
Note: An extension for presentation may be needed to allow for preparation.
Note: If you are still missing assignments, complete them ASAP.
Homework: Prepare for a quiz on Monday, Sept. 19.
Wednesday, September 7, 2011
Time Magazine: Beyond 911 / PBS Newshour
Take the time to peruse the following links:
http://www.time.com/time/beyond911/#about
http://www.time.com/time/beyond911/
http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,2092218,00.html
http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,2092213,00.html
PBS link:
http://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/terrorism/july-dec11/classof9_11_09-05.html
http://www.time.com/time/beyond911/#about
http://www.time.com/time/beyond911/
http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,2092218,00.html
http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,2092213,00.html
PBS link:
http://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/terrorism/july-dec11/classof9_11_09-05.html
Friday, September 2, 2011
Week #3 September 6-9, 2011
Literature: Guy de Maupassant's "The Necklace" and O. Henry's "The Gift of the Magi"
Paul Auster's "Why Write" and Phillip Oakes' "I Don't See George Anymore"
Literary study: allusion and figurative language
Writing: Personal Narrative
Vocabulary: shenanigan, vulnerable, persist, trappings, inventory, buoyant, earnest, smolder, sensible, unconscious, tinge, grimace, stampede, headlong, adolescent, underscore, trek, stun, legitimate, materialize, detested, allotments, sympathized, blithe, tawny
Homework:
- SAT notes - for previous vocabulary - due: Tuesday, Sept. 6
- Crossword review - due Tuesday, Sept. 6
- Alternative summer due date - due: Friday, Sept. 9
- 2nd Summer Reading homework - due: Sept. 16
Activities
Monday
Labor Day
Tuesday
1. Go over the crossword puzzle first before taking the quiz.
2. Quiz #2 - "The Necklace" and "Gift of the Magi" vocabulary and literary and plot elements.
3. Discuss 2nd summer reading project.
4. Receive vocabulary list.
Wednesday
1. Review the "Necklace" story and take a reading check.
2. Read "The Gift of the Magi". - Moved to Thursday night homework.
3. Discuss allusion, figurative language. etc.
Homework: Read Paul Auster's "Why Write" is homework tonight. Annotate for plot elements, figurative language, details, character/characterization, allusions, etc.
Thursday
Picture Day
1. Discuss Paul Auster's "Why Write" and discuss.
Homework: Read O. Henry's "The Gift of the Magi."
Friday
1. Read "I Don't See George Anymore".Discuss "George".
2. Go over parts of a narrative essay.
3. Write a narrative essay.
Homework:
Prepare for a vocabulary quiz on Monday, "Magi" reading check on Tuesday, and CASPAR charting on Wednesday next week.
Paul Auster's "Why Write" and Phillip Oakes' "I Don't See George Anymore"
Literary study: allusion and figurative language
Writing: Personal Narrative
Vocabulary: shenanigan, vulnerable, persist, trappings, inventory, buoyant, earnest, smolder, sensible, unconscious, tinge, grimace, stampede, headlong, adolescent, underscore, trek, stun, legitimate, materialize, detested, allotments, sympathized, blithe, tawny
Homework:
- SAT notes - for previous vocabulary - due: Tuesday, Sept. 6
- Crossword review - due Tuesday, Sept. 6
- Alternative summer due date - due: Friday, Sept. 9
- 2nd Summer Reading homework - due: Sept. 16
Activities
Monday
Labor Day
Tuesday
1. Go over the crossword puzzle first before taking the quiz.
2. Quiz #2 - "The Necklace" and "Gift of the Magi" vocabulary and literary and plot elements.
3. Discuss 2nd summer reading project.
4. Receive vocabulary list.
Wednesday
1. Review the "Necklace" story and take a reading check.
2. Read "The Gift of the Magi". - Moved to Thursday night homework.
3. Discuss allusion, figurative language. etc.
Homework: Read Paul Auster's "Why Write" is homework tonight. Annotate for plot elements, figurative language, details, character/characterization, allusions, etc.
Thursday
Picture Day
1. Discuss Paul Auster's "Why Write" and discuss.
Homework: Read O. Henry's "The Gift of the Magi."
Friday
1. Read "I Don't See George Anymore".Discuss "George".
2. Go over parts of a narrative essay.
3. Write a narrative essay.
Homework:
Prepare for a vocabulary quiz on Monday, "Magi" reading check on Tuesday, and CASPAR charting on Wednesday next week.
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