Happy Halloween!

Opening Thought:

Today in class, we will:

1.  Turn in our complete essay package (with all steps of the process) including the final draft.
2.  Return graded work from Unit One
3.  Allow time for those students who need to finish final draft
4.  HW:  None.  Unit Two starts Monday

Revision Thursday

Opening Thought....

Today in class, we will:

1. Turn in our 2nd Rough Draft for date stamp (process grade)
2. Review how to revise; what needs to be in the introduction and conclusion
3. Students will be given the entire class to work on their writing with Ms. Petty.
4. Final drafts are due at the beginning of class tomorrow.
5. HW:  Final draft of essay 10/31

Wednesday and Writing

Opening Thought:

Today in class, we will: 

1.  Turn in our first rough drafts to get date stamped
2.  Review essay format and body paragraph format
3.  Work on adding the evidence to each body paragraph
4.  HW:  Second rough draft (which is a completely rewritten new draft of first rough draft) 10/30

Lit Analysis Essay Format (outline)

Body Paragraph Outline/Format

Rough Draft Tuesday

Opening Thought:

Today in class, we will:

1.  Date stamp (for a grade) the prewrites at the beginning of class.
2.  We will discuss/review thesis statements and essay organization.
3.  One possible organization tool will be shared in class.
4.  Prewrites will be returned so the first rought draft (thesis statement and 3 body paragraphs)
5.  Rough Drafts are due at the beginning of class
6. HW: Rough Draft #1 10/29 at beginning of class

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In case you missed it during the first week or school or added my class late, I use a free text service, "Remind".  It's an opt-in service.  I don't know your cell number and you don't know mine.  Right now, it is only a one-way service for me to send messages to students. 

Please see below for instructions. The text codes for each class period are as follows:

3rd period: @3eng2a
4th period: @4eng2a
5th period: @5eng2a
6th period: @6eng2a
7th period: @7eng2a

Early Out Monday

Opening Thought:

Today in class, we will:  

1.  Review the essay topic choices for the short story unit.
2.  Take time to complete a pre-write and turn in as an exit ticket.
3.  HW: Find evidence to support your thesis and bring to class  
The text of The Lottery: PDF OF THE LOTTERY BY SHIRLEY JACKSON

CAHSEE Practice Test Takeover 10/23-24

In class, students will be taking the practice CAHSEE. Thursday will be English and Friday will be the Math portion. These practice tests help teachers to inform instruction to prepare students for the actual CAHSEE in March.  In addition, it helps the students know what skills they need to work on during that time as well.

Unit Exam Day

Opening Thought:



Today in class, we will:

1.  Celebrate our knowledge of the short stories we have read by demonstrating that understanding on the unit exam.
2.  HW:  Relax and be ready for the next two parts of the Practice CAHSEE

Tuesday--Test Review Day!!

Opening Thought:

Today in class, we will:

1.  Have a blast by reviewing for our unit exam by competing in teams and answering questions on Kahoot.it.
2.  Prizes will be awarded to the top teams
3.  HW:  Unit exam tomorrow!!!

Monday--CAHSEE Practice Test ELA Part One

Opening Thought:

Today, in class, we will:

1.  Complete the first part of the practice CAHSEE test (the essay)
2.  Juniors will work on reviewing for the unit exam on Wednesday.
3. HW:  Study for exam

Club Day Friday

Opening Thought:

Today in class, we will:

1.  Turn in the completed Comparison Matrix 1 /2 and the Character Map.
2.  Return graded work.
3.  Create five (5) multiple choice style questions with four (4) possible answer choices with only one correct answer out of the four answer choices (correct answer choice needs to be starred). The questions are on the eight (8) short stories we have read.  These questions are an exit ticket from class today.
4.  HW:  Study for unit exam 10/22

WooHoo Work Day

Opening Thought (a bit of funny):

Today in class, we will:

1. Review the next two weeks
2. Review format and necessary requirements of Comparison Matrix 1/2 and Character Map
3. Work time to complete both assignments (we have had two other days in class to work on these)
4. Turn in completed assignments to tray
5. HW:  Create five (5) multiple choice questions with 4 answer choices on the 8 stories we have read

Wednesday

Opening Thought:

Today in class, we will:

1. Finish the Practice ACT test.
2. HW:  Character Analysis (map) due 10/16

10/13-14/14

Opening Thought:

In class, we will:

1. Complete the graphic organizer started on Friday.
2. Start a detailed character analysis of one of the main characters from the 7 short stories read in our textbook.
3.  HW: Comparison Matrix due 10/14; Characater Analysis due 10/16

10/10/14 Friday--Rally schedule

Today in class, we will:

1.  Start a comprehensive review utilizing a matric graphic organizer.  Students will work with a partner to complete the organizer together.
2.  HW:  No homework

Thursday

Opening Thought:

Today in class, we will:

1.  Take a quiz on "The Widow and the Parrot"
2.  Finish our CLQs on the story (#2,3,5,9)
3.  Copy down the character map graphic orgaizer (right now..it's NOTon blog)
4.  Review stories that we have read
5. HW:  none/rally schedule tomorrow

Wednesday

Opening Thought:

Today in class, we will:

1.  Distribute graded work
2.  Review current grades
3.  Read "The Widow and the Parrot" p. 428
4.  Answer CLQs #2,3,5,9
5. HW:  finish in-class work

Trying Things Out Tuesday

Opening Thought:

Today in class, we will:

1.  Complete a practice ACT essay assessment.  This is a great opportunity for students to experience what the ACT is all about.
2.  HW:  None

Monday

Opening Thought....

Today in class, we will:

1.  Respond thoughtfully to Journal #6
2.  Read the short story "Open Window" in our text, p.540
3.  Answer completely CLQs #1,3,4,7,9
4.  HW: Bring a #2 pencil for class tomorrow

Flashback Friday

Opening Thought:

Today in class, we will:  (in honor of Flashback Friday)

1.  Have class time to review missing assignments and submit them for full credit
2.  In Class Extra Credit opportunity for students who are up-to-date
3.  HW:  Make sure you've read all of the stories 10/6

Thursday

Opening Thought:

Today in class, we will:

1.  Read "Contents of the Dead Man's Pockets" p.4-20
2. Answer CLQs #3,4,7,9
3. HW:  Finish in class work

A New Month....

Today in class, we will:

1.  Continue to work on the analysis of literary elements
2.  Turn in "best set" of literary element of examples to class tray
3.  Discuss static/dynamic characters
4.  HW:  none