FALL FINAL CELEBRATION OF KNOWLEDGE

Opening Thought:

Today, in class:

Periods 6 and 7 will take their final exam.  
Grades should be posted to AERIES by Wednesday afternoon.  

Monday--study, study, study

Today in class, we will:

1. Return graded work so it can help you study
2. Post new grades
3. Have SST--silent study time.
4. HW:  Study for your exam and please bring a pencil to class

A Celebration of Knowledge in Essay form!!! WooHOO!

Opening Thought:

Today in class, we will:

1.  Create a wonderful, thoughtful coherent essay explaining the three themes that best represent the play, Julius Caesar.
2.  Distribute the study guide for the final exam.
3.  The final exam will be 70 questions:  40 on the play, 10 on literary elements, 20 on reading comprehension skill mastery (can't study for these 20).
4.  HW:  STUDY!!!!

LINK TO STUDY GUIDE:  FALL 2014 FINAL EXAM STUDY GUIDE

Here Comes the Rain!!

Today in class, we will:

1.  Review last night's homework
2.  Review the terms "tragedy" and "tragic flaw"
3.  Write a quickwrite on the tragic flaws of Brutus and Caesar
4.  Discuss the prompt for the in-class essay (tomorrow)
5.  Find evidence to support your thesis for in-class essay
6. HW:  Bring materials for in-class essay

Wednesday

Today in class, we:

1.  Copied down the themes prevalent in JC
2.  Partipated in a whole-class survey and discussion of the themes.
3.  Completed a journal (see the slides on Thursday)
4.  HW:  Find two modern examples for two of the themes due 12/11

Early Out Monday--Let's Get Caught Up!

Opening Thought:

Today in class, we will:  

1.  Use the time to review the three assignments that were due last week and make sure they are the best possible to be submitted.
2.  Use the time to complete Friday's homework, (if necessary)
3.  HW:  Start thinking about final exams!!

Friday, 12/5/14

Opening Thought:

Today in class, we will:

1.  Work with a partner on a T-chart in which you compare Brutus with Caesar.  Make sure to list the following areas:
A) Motivation
B) Supporters
C) Character traits---at least 4
D) Tragic Flaw (look it up)
E) Similarities
F) Differences
G) End Result

2. For homework, write a paragraph answering the following prompt:


"Who is the play really about?  Is it Brutus or Caesar? Use examples from the play to support your answer."

Thursday 12-4-14

Today in class, we will:

1.  Create a detailed plot chart that lists the key events in all five acts.
2.  Students will need to determine the climax/turning point in Act III.
3.  Plot Charts are due at the end of class (if necessary, students can finish them at home)
4.  HW:  Finish in-class work

WooHoo... Another Celebration of Knowledge!!

Opening Thought:

Today in class, we will:

1.  Celebrate our knowledge of key turning points in the play Julius Caesar with Quiz #2
2.  We will discuss what's left in our JC unit.
3.  HW:  Holiday Hat day tomorrow

Welcome Back! 14 more days until Winter Break!!

Today, in light of recent events on campus, we will be reviewing the concepts of digital footprints, social media, responsible use of social media, and safety.  

Activities in class today will include PollEverywhere, Kahoot, Journaling (as an Exit Ticket) and class discussion.

1. Poll Everywhere
2. Discuss apps/why/purpose
3. Kahoots---Online Privacy and Digital Safety
4. Class Discussion of Netiquette and digital footprints....
5. Journal--"What have you learned today and do you need to rethink your digital/online presence/footprint?  What are some steps you can take today?"

Tomorrow, we will get back to our exciting presentations on Julius Caesar!!