Honors ENG II Assignments
- Instructor
- Mrs. Airrin Metz
- Term
- 2025 - 2026 School Year
- Department
- High School Curriculum
Upcoming Assignments
Due:
Monday
Classwork:
- Discuss plan for Vocab 12 (lots of failures!!)
- Go over "The Yellow Wallpaper" questions
Homework:
- Major test tomorrow
Tuesday
Classwork:
- Major test
Homework:
Wednesday
Classwork:
- Modernism history notes from book (hand-written)
Homework:
- Finish history notes
Thursday
Classwork:
- History lecture with handout
- William Faulkner notes
- Read "the Bear" and take notes
Homework:
- Finish reading "The Bear"
Friday
Classwork:
- Discussion questions for "the Bear"
Homework:
Vocab quiz Monday on units 13 & 14
Classwork:
- Discuss plan for Vocab 12 (lots of failures!!)
- Go over "The Yellow Wallpaper" questions
Homework:
- Major test tomorrow
Tuesday
Classwork:
- Major test
Homework:
Wednesday
Classwork:
- Modernism history notes from book (hand-written)
Homework:
- Finish history notes
Thursday
Classwork:
- History lecture with handout
- William Faulkner notes
- Read "the Bear" and take notes
Homework:
- Finish reading "The Bear"
Friday
Classwork:
- Discussion questions for "the Bear"
Homework:
Vocab quiz Monday on units 13 & 14
Past Assignments
Due:
Monday
Classwork:
- Vocab unit 12 quiz
- Review for major test tomorrow
Homework:
- Major test tomorrow
- Twain project due Wednesday
Tuesday
Classwork:
- Take major test
- Work on Twain project
Homework:
- Twain project due tomorrow
Wednesday
Classwork:
- Turn in Twain project
- Realism and Naturalism history notes lecture
- Discuss Stephen Crane
- Read and analyze "War is Kind"
Homework:
- Metz may assign questions in class
- Vocab 13 quiz Monday
Thursday
Classwork:
- EA Robinson notes
- Read and discuss "Richard Cory" and "Mininver Cheevy"
- Discuss Dunbar
Homework:
- Read and take notes on Dunbar's "Douglass"
Friday
Classwork:
- Charlotte Perkins Gillman notes
- Read "The Yellow Wallpaper" (handout for short story given in class)
- Pass out reading comprehension questions
Homework:
- Vocab 13 quiz Monday
- Realism and Naturalism major test Tuesday (the 21st)
Classwork:
- Vocab unit 12 quiz
- Review for major test tomorrow
Homework:
- Major test tomorrow
- Twain project due Wednesday
Tuesday
Classwork:
- Take major test
- Work on Twain project
Homework:
- Twain project due tomorrow
Wednesday
Classwork:
- Turn in Twain project
- Realism and Naturalism history notes lecture
- Discuss Stephen Crane
- Read and analyze "War is Kind"
Homework:
- Metz may assign questions in class
- Vocab 13 quiz Monday
Thursday
Classwork:
- EA Robinson notes
- Read and discuss "Richard Cory" and "Mininver Cheevy"
- Discuss Dunbar
Homework:
- Read and take notes on Dunbar's "Douglass"
Friday
Classwork:
- Charlotte Perkins Gillman notes
- Read "The Yellow Wallpaper" (handout for short story given in class)
- Pass out reading comprehension questions
Homework:
- Vocab 13 quiz Monday
- Realism and Naturalism major test Tuesday (the 21st)
Due:
- Vocab unit 12 quiz Monday (13th)
- Major test for "House Divided and Restored" Tuesday (14th)
- Twain project due Wednesday (15th)
Tuesday
Classwork:
- Finish Walt Whitman poems
*"Reconciliation" & "Beat! Beat! Drums!"
- Mark Twain bio video
Homework:
- Take author notes for Twain
- Vocab unit 12 quiz Monday
- Major test for "House Divided and Restored" Tuesday
Wednesday
Classwork:
- Read "The Notorious Jumping Frog. . ." in class
- Assign and discuss project for short story (due Wednesday the 15th)
Homework:
- Finish short story if necessary (take good notes!)
Thursday
Classwork:
- In-class questions for "Notorious Jumping Frog. . ." (grade!)
Homework:
- Twain project due next Wednesday!
Friday
Classwork:
- Ambrose Bierce notes
- Read "An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge"
- Questions assigned in class
Homework:
- Vocab unit 12 quiz Monday (13th)
- Major test for "House Divided and Restored" Tuesday (14th)
- Twain project due Wednesday (15th)
- Major test for "House Divided and Restored" Tuesday (14th)
- Twain project due Wednesday (15th)
Tuesday
Classwork:
- Finish Walt Whitman poems
*"Reconciliation" & "Beat! Beat! Drums!"
- Mark Twain bio video
Homework:
- Take author notes for Twain
- Vocab unit 12 quiz Monday
- Major test for "House Divided and Restored" Tuesday
Wednesday
Classwork:
- Read "The Notorious Jumping Frog. . ." in class
- Assign and discuss project for short story (due Wednesday the 15th)
Homework:
- Finish short story if necessary (take good notes!)
Thursday
Classwork:
- In-class questions for "Notorious Jumping Frog. . ." (grade!)
Homework:
- Twain project due next Wednesday!
Friday
Classwork:
- Ambrose Bierce notes
- Read "An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge"
- Questions assigned in class
Homework:
- Vocab unit 12 quiz Monday (13th)
- Major test for "House Divided and Restored" Tuesday (14th)
- Twain project due Wednesday (15th)
Due:
Monday
Classwork:
- Vocab unit 11 quiz
- Walt Whitman author notes while others finish quiz
- History notes lecture
Homework:
- Finish Whitman author notes
- Second round of research paper final drafts due Thursday on Turn It In by 9:30 am and in class
Tuesday
Classwork:
- Discuss Walt Whitman
- Begin reading Whitman poems: (we will not make it through all of them today - that's okay!)
"I Hear America Singing"
"Song of Myself"
"A Noiseless Patient Spider"
"Beat! Beat! Drums!"
"Reconciliation"
Homework:
- Metz will assign based off of how far we get in class!
Wednesday - (Metz may be out for Easter parties)
Classwork:
- Plan A (if Metz is in class): Continue with Whitman poems
- Plan B (if Metz is NOT in class): Frederick Douglass video posted below; take author notes; read "My Bondage and My Freedom"; take notes while reading; answer "For Study and Discussion" questions 1 and 2 in complete sentences on a separate piece of paper; finish for homework what you do not finish in class
(Working on research paper in class is NOT an option)
Homework:
- Second round of research paper final drafts due Thursday on Turn It In by 9:30 am and in class
Thursday
Classwork:
- Round two of research paper final drafts due
- Plan A (if Metz was in class yesterday): Frederick Douglass (so, the work from plan B yesterday)
- Plan B: (if Metz was NOT in class yesterday): Finish Whitman discussion; move on to discuss reading from class yesterday
Homework:
- This major test will be Tuesday the 14th
Friday
NO SCHOOL
"For our sake he made him to be sin who knew no sin, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God."
- 2 Corinthians 5:21
Classwork:
- Vocab unit 11 quiz
- Walt Whitman author notes while others finish quiz
- History notes lecture
Homework:
- Finish Whitman author notes
- Second round of research paper final drafts due Thursday on Turn It In by 9:30 am and in class
Tuesday
Classwork:
- Discuss Walt Whitman
- Begin reading Whitman poems: (we will not make it through all of them today - that's okay!)
"I Hear America Singing"
"Song of Myself"
"A Noiseless Patient Spider"
"Beat! Beat! Drums!"
"Reconciliation"
Homework:
- Metz will assign based off of how far we get in class!
Wednesday - (Metz may be out for Easter parties)
Classwork:
- Plan A (if Metz is in class): Continue with Whitman poems
- Plan B (if Metz is NOT in class): Frederick Douglass video posted below; take author notes; read "My Bondage and My Freedom"; take notes while reading; answer "For Study and Discussion" questions 1 and 2 in complete sentences on a separate piece of paper; finish for homework what you do not finish in class
(Working on research paper in class is NOT an option)
Homework:
- Second round of research paper final drafts due Thursday on Turn It In by 9:30 am and in class
Thursday
Classwork:
- Round two of research paper final drafts due
- Plan A (if Metz was in class yesterday): Frederick Douglass (so, the work from plan B yesterday)
- Plan B: (if Metz was NOT in class yesterday): Finish Whitman discussion; move on to discuss reading from class yesterday
Homework:
- This major test will be Tuesday the 14th
Friday
NO SCHOOL
"For our sake he made him to be sin who knew no sin, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God."
- 2 Corinthians 5:21
Due:
*Research papers that Metz finished grading last week are due this Friday. Re-submit to turnitin.com and your physical copy is due Friday in class
Monday
Classwork:
- vocab unit 10 quiz
- Read and discuss Dickinson poems
Homework:
- Literature major test Wednesday
- Dickinson poetry re-write due Wednesday typed in MLA format (due on GC AND turnitin.com)
Tuesday
Classwork:
* Some will be taking the ACT
- Review for major test tomorrow
- Work on poem
Homework:
- Dickinson poetry re-write due Wednesday typed in MLA format (due on GC AND turnitin.com)
- Major test tomorrow!
Wednesday
Classwork:
- Literature major test
Homework:
- Vocab quiz 11 Monday
Thursday
Classwork:
- Go over turning in the final draft of the research paper
- History notes for the next unit
Homework:
- Vocab unit 11 quiz Monday
- First round of research papers due tomorrow in class and on turnitin.com
*I DO NOT ACCEPT LATE PAPERS
Friday
Classwork:
- Complete history notes in class
Homework:- Vocab unit 11 quiz Monday
Monday
Classwork:
- vocab unit 10 quiz
- Read and discuss Dickinson poems
Homework:
- Literature major test Wednesday
- Dickinson poetry re-write due Wednesday typed in MLA format (due on GC AND turnitin.com)
Tuesday
Classwork:
* Some will be taking the ACT
- Review for major test tomorrow
- Work on poem
Homework:
- Dickinson poetry re-write due Wednesday typed in MLA format (due on GC AND turnitin.com)
- Major test tomorrow!
Wednesday
Classwork:
- Literature major test
Homework:
- Vocab quiz 11 Monday
Thursday
Classwork:
- Go over turning in the final draft of the research paper
- History notes for the next unit
Homework:
- Vocab unit 11 quiz Monday
- First round of research papers due tomorrow in class and on turnitin.com
*I DO NOT ACCEPT LATE PAPERS
Friday
Classwork:
- Complete history notes in class
Homework:- Vocab unit 11 quiz Monday
Due:
**Be sure to have a complete copy of your research paper (including works cited page) on Monday to peer edit!! You also need four different colored highlighters!!
Monday
Classwork:
- Take Vocab quiz
- Discuss turning in the rough draft
- Peer edit to check for research paper requirements
Homework:
- Finish rough draft edits
*Be sure you have met all requirements or I will not check your paper!
- Bring lit. book to class tomorrow
Tuesday
Classwork:
- Read and take history notes in class on the next unit in lit. book - The Flowering of New England
Homework:
- Finish history notes if you did not finish in class
Wednesday
Classwork:
- Use history notes to answer questions given in class - taken for a grade!!
Homework:
- None :)
Thursday
Classwork:
- In-class writing assignment that will be turned in by the end of class
Homework:
- None :)
ENJOY YOUR SPRING BREAK!! :)
Monday
Classwork:
- Take Vocab quiz
- Discuss turning in the rough draft
- Peer edit to check for research paper requirements
Homework:
- Finish rough draft edits
*Be sure you have met all requirements or I will not check your paper!
- Bring lit. book to class tomorrow
Tuesday
Classwork:
- Read and take history notes in class on the next unit in lit. book - The Flowering of New England
Homework:
- Finish history notes if you did not finish in class
Wednesday
Classwork:
- Use history notes to answer questions given in class - taken for a grade!!
Homework:
- None :)
Thursday
Classwork:
- In-class writing assignment that will be turned in by the end of class
Homework:
- None :)
ENJOY YOUR SPRING BREAK!! :)
Due:
NO VOCAB QUIZ
We are adjusting the original calendar a bit. Be sure to check the lesson plans to stay up to date.
Monday
Classwork:
- Go over sentence practice packet from Friday's assignment
- Metz will discuss writing an introduction paragraph
- Metz will check outlines (you will receive your outline back on GC by the end of the night)
- Begin writing intro paragraph
Homework:
- Finish your introduction paragraph
- MLA/Grammar quiz tomorrow!
Tuesday
Classwork:
- Take MLA/Grammar quiz
- Metz will discuss writing the body paragraphs
- Begin writing body paragraph 1
- Metz is available for questions
Homework:
- Finish body paragraph 1
Wednesday
Classwork:
- Begin writing body paragraph 2
- Metz is available for questions
Homework:
- Finish body paragraph 2
Thursday
Classwork:
- Begin writing body paragraph 3
- Metz is available for questions
Homework:
- Finish body paragraph 3
Friday
Classwork:
- Metz will discuss the conclusion paragraph
- Begin writing conclusion
Homework:
- Vocab 9 quiz Tuesday
- Bring a printed off copy of your complete rough draft AND works cited page to class Monday so we can check for requirements
*Bring 4 different colored highlighters to class Monday
- Rough draft is due Tuesday, March 3
*Students going to Arlington, your rough draft due date is pushed back to Thursday, March 5. Bring what you have finished to class Monday printed off so you can partially participate in the peer edit to check for requirements.
We are adjusting the original calendar a bit. Be sure to check the lesson plans to stay up to date.
Monday
Classwork:
- Go over sentence practice packet from Friday's assignment
- Metz will discuss writing an introduction paragraph
- Metz will check outlines (you will receive your outline back on GC by the end of the night)
- Begin writing intro paragraph
Homework:
- Finish your introduction paragraph
- MLA/Grammar quiz tomorrow!
Tuesday
Classwork:
- Take MLA/Grammar quiz
- Metz will discuss writing the body paragraphs
- Begin writing body paragraph 1
- Metz is available for questions
Homework:
- Finish body paragraph 1
Wednesday
Classwork:
- Begin writing body paragraph 2
- Metz is available for questions
Homework:
- Finish body paragraph 2
Thursday
Classwork:
- Begin writing body paragraph 3
- Metz is available for questions
Homework:
- Finish body paragraph 3
Friday
Classwork:
- Metz will discuss the conclusion paragraph
- Begin writing conclusion
Homework:
- Vocab 9 quiz Tuesday
- Bring a printed off copy of your complete rough draft AND works cited page to class Monday so we can check for requirements
*Bring 4 different colored highlighters to class Monday
- Rough draft is due Tuesday, March 3
*Students going to Arlington, your rough draft due date is pushed back to Thursday, March 5. Bring what you have finished to class Monday printed off so you can partially participate in the peer edit to check for requirements.
Due:
Monday
NO SCHOOL :D
Tuesday
Classwork:
- Show Metz the 20 potential quotes chosen from sources
- Discuss outline format and requirements
- MLA Quote requirement discussion
Homework:
- Begin to group quotes by requirement. Make sure you have a few examples of each requirement!
Wednesday
Classwork:
- Work on written essay planner
Homework:
- Work on essay planner
Thursday
Classwork:
- Work on essay planner
- Begin typing outline
Homework:
- Finish typing outline
Friday
Classwork:
- Typed outline due by 9:30
- Turn in physical essay planner in class
- Sentence structure / grammar worksheets (turn in at the end of class)
**Take this seriously! You will have an MLA/Grammar quiz next week!
Homework:**Have your charged Chromebook in class Monday. We will start typing your essay in class
NO SCHOOL :D
Tuesday
Classwork:
- Show Metz the 20 potential quotes chosen from sources
- Discuss outline format and requirements
- MLA Quote requirement discussion
Homework:
- Begin to group quotes by requirement. Make sure you have a few examples of each requirement!
Wednesday
Classwork:
- Work on written essay planner
Homework:
- Work on essay planner
Thursday
Classwork:
- Work on essay planner
- Begin typing outline
Homework:
- Finish typing outline
Friday
Classwork:
- Typed outline due by 9:30
- Turn in physical essay planner in class
- Sentence structure / grammar worksheets (turn in at the end of class)
**Take this seriously! You will have an MLA/Grammar quiz next week!
Homework:**Have your charged Chromebook in class Monday. We will start typing your essay in class
Due:
Monday
Classwork:
- Turn in topic for research paper
- Take vocab quiz
- Show how to do bib cards
- Work on finding sources for paper
Homework:
- Two sources due with bib cards Wednesday
Tuesday
Classwork:
- Continue finding sources for paper
- Write bib cards for two sources
Homework:
- Two sources (PRINTED OFF) with bib cards due tomorrow
Wednesday
Classwork:
- Metz will check and correct bib cards
- Continue searching for final two sources
Homework:
- Two more sources with bib cards due Friday
Thursday
Classwork:
- Continue searching for final two sources
Homework:
- Two sources (PRINTED OFF) with bib cards due tomorrow
Friday
Classwork:
- Metz will check and correct bib cards
- Discuss quote notecards
Homework:
- 20 notecards due Tuesday
** As you find sources for your paper, begin annotating them and finding quotes that help support your argument.
Classwork:
- Turn in topic for research paper
- Take vocab quiz
- Show how to do bib cards
- Work on finding sources for paper
Homework:
- Two sources due with bib cards Wednesday
Tuesday
Classwork:
- Continue finding sources for paper
- Write bib cards for two sources
Homework:
- Two sources (PRINTED OFF) with bib cards due tomorrow
Wednesday
Classwork:
- Metz will check and correct bib cards
- Continue searching for final two sources
Homework:
- Two more sources with bib cards due Friday
Thursday
Classwork:
- Continue searching for final two sources
Homework:
- Two sources (PRINTED OFF) with bib cards due tomorrow
Friday
Classwork:
- Metz will check and correct bib cards
- Discuss quote notecards
Homework:
- 20 notecards due Tuesday
** As you find sources for your paper, begin annotating them and finding quotes that help support your argument.
Due:
Tuesday
Classwork:
- Go over research paper process and discuss requirements
- Calendar given with due dates highlighted
Homework:
- Begin thinking of potential research paper topic
Wednesday
Classwork:
- Discuss the researching process
- Show students how to access online databases through MDCC's library
- Learn how to research topics in the literary criticism books from the library
- begin looking for potential topics
Homework:
- Continue researching potential topics
- Gatsby project due Friday
Thursday
Classwork:
- Discuss how to turn in potential topics
- Work on Gatsby project if needed
- Research for potential topics
Homework:
- Finish Gatsby project
- Turn in online to Turn It In by 9:30 Friday morning
- Be sure to have a printed copy of paper to turn in
Friday
Classwork:
- Turn in written project
- Present poster board to class
Homework:
- Topic due Monday! Written in MLA format
- Vocab 7-8 quiz Monday
Classwork:
- Go over research paper process and discuss requirements
- Calendar given with due dates highlighted
Homework:
- Begin thinking of potential research paper topic
Wednesday
Classwork:
- Discuss the researching process
- Show students how to access online databases through MDCC's library
- Learn how to research topics in the literary criticism books from the library
- begin looking for potential topics
Homework:
- Continue researching potential topics
- Gatsby project due Friday
Thursday
Classwork:
- Discuss how to turn in potential topics
- Work on Gatsby project if needed
- Research for potential topics
Homework:
- Finish Gatsby project
- Turn in online to Turn It In by 9:30 Friday morning
- Be sure to have a printed copy of paper to turn in
Friday
Classwork:
- Turn in written project
- Present poster board to class
Homework:
- Topic due Monday! Written in MLA format
- Vocab 7-8 quiz Monday
Due:
Monday
Classwork:
- Take Vocab quiz
- Begin watching Gatsby
Homework:
- Gatsby project due Friday!!
Tuesday
Classwork:
- Watch Gatsby
Homework:
- Gatsby project due Friday!!
Wednesday
Classwork:
- Finish watching Gatsby
Homework:
- Gatsby project due Friday!!
Thursday
Classwork:
- Work on final touches of project
Homework:
- Project due tomorrow! Bring a printed off copy of paper to class. Turn in to Turn It In by midnight tonight
Friday
Classwork:
- Present project to class
Homework:** We begin research paper Monday. Come prepared with ideas of what you want to write about
Classwork:
- Take Vocab quiz
- Begin watching Gatsby
Homework:
- Gatsby project due Friday!!
Tuesday
Classwork:
- Watch Gatsby
Homework:
- Gatsby project due Friday!!
Wednesday
Classwork:
- Finish watching Gatsby
Homework:
- Gatsby project due Friday!!
Thursday
Classwork:
- Work on final touches of project
Homework:
- Project due tomorrow! Bring a printed off copy of paper to class. Turn in to Turn It In by midnight tonight
Friday
Classwork:
- Present project to class
Homework:** We begin research paper Monday. Come prepared with ideas of what you want to write about
Due:
Upload your final project HERE
Due:
Monday
NO SCHOOL! :)
Tuesday
Classwork:
- Read what we can of chapters 8 and 9 in class
- Discuss chapters as we read
Homework:
- Finish reading chapters
- Vocab 7-8 quiz next Monday
Wednesday
Classwork:
- Answer discussion questions for chapters
- Discuss
- "Reactions. . ." worksheet
Homework:
- Major Gatsby test Friday!!
Thursday
Classwork:
- Plot diagram for novel
- discuss literary elements
- Close analysis of novel
- Review for test
Homework:
- Gatsby test tomorrow!!
- Vocab quiz Monday
Friday
Classwork:
- Gatsby test!!!!
Homework:
- Vocab quiz Monday
** Be sure you are working on the Gatsby project!! It is due Friday the 30th
NO SCHOOL! :)
Tuesday
Classwork:
- Read what we can of chapters 8 and 9 in class
- Discuss chapters as we read
Homework:
- Finish reading chapters
- Vocab 7-8 quiz next Monday
Wednesday
Classwork:
- Answer discussion questions for chapters
- Discuss
- "Reactions. . ." worksheet
Homework:
- Major Gatsby test Friday!!
Thursday
Classwork:
- Plot diagram for novel
- discuss literary elements
- Close analysis of novel
- Review for test
Homework:
- Gatsby test tomorrow!!
- Vocab quiz Monday
Friday
Classwork:
- Gatsby test!!!!
Homework:
- Vocab quiz Monday
** Be sure you are working on the Gatsby project!! It is due Friday the 30th
Due:
Monday
Classwork:
- Take vocab quiz
- Show pictures of Gatsby's potential car. Have students pick which car they believe he would drive
- Read chapter 4
- "What's the Real Story?" worksheet
Homework:
- Finish worksheet for homework and finish reading chapter 4 where we left off
Tuesday
Classwork:
- Discuss remainder of chapter 4 and answer discussion questions
- Read chapter 5
Homework:
- Finish reading chapter 5
Wednesday
Classwork:
- Break into groups to do a quote analysis assignment
- Discuss remainder of chapter 5 and answer discussion questions
- Begin reading chapter 6
Homework:
- Finish reading chapter 6
- Quiz tomorrow on chapters 4-6
Thursday
Classwork:
- Take chapters 4-6 quiz
- Discuss remainder of chapter 6 and answer discussion questions
* Focus on topics of the American Dream and the past
- Read chapter 7
Homework:
- Finish reading chapter 7
Friday
Classwork:
- Discuss remainder of chapter 7 and answer discussion questions
- Read chapter 8
- worksheet on unreliable narrators
Homework:
- No school Monday! The calendar has adjusted a bit. The 7-9 quiz will be Wednesday (the 21st). The major test will still be Friday (the 23rd). There will also be a vocab quiz Monday the 26th on units 7 & 8. Have a great weekend!
Classwork:
- Take vocab quiz
- Show pictures of Gatsby's potential car. Have students pick which car they believe he would drive
- Read chapter 4
- "What's the Real Story?" worksheet
Homework:
- Finish worksheet for homework and finish reading chapter 4 where we left off
Tuesday
Classwork:
- Discuss remainder of chapter 4 and answer discussion questions
- Read chapter 5
Homework:
- Finish reading chapter 5
Wednesday
Classwork:
- Break into groups to do a quote analysis assignment
- Discuss remainder of chapter 5 and answer discussion questions
- Begin reading chapter 6
Homework:
- Finish reading chapter 6
- Quiz tomorrow on chapters 4-6
Thursday
Classwork:
- Take chapters 4-6 quiz
- Discuss remainder of chapter 6 and answer discussion questions
* Focus on topics of the American Dream and the past
- Read chapter 7
Homework:
- Finish reading chapter 7
Friday
Classwork:
- Discuss remainder of chapter 7 and answer discussion questions
- Read chapter 8
- worksheet on unreliable narrators
Homework:
- No school Monday! The calendar has adjusted a bit. The 7-9 quiz will be Wednesday (the 21st). The major test will still be Friday (the 23rd). There will also be a vocab quiz Monday the 26th on units 7 & 8. Have a great weekend!
Due:
Monday
Classwork:
- Introduce F. Scott Fitzgerald and the Roaring 20's
*Fitzgerald PowerPoint (class), Crash Course vide (notes sheet provided, video on YouTube, linked below), images of the 1920's (class)
- Discuss reading calendar and project for Gatsby (both posted on GC)
- Pass out Gatsby books
Homework:
- Gatsby 1-3 quiz Friday
- Vocab quiz Monday on words posted below from units 3-6
Tuesday
Classwork:
- Read chapter 1
- Discuss narration and characterization
- Claim, support, question worksheet to practice making claims and working on analysis with evidence
Homework:
- Finish worksheet
Wednesday
Classwork:
- Discuss worksheet
- Chapter 1 discussion questions
- Read chapter 2 *focus on themes of wealth, status, and social class
Homework:
- Finish reading if we did not finish in class
Thursday
Classwork:
- chapter 2 discussion questions
- Read chapter 3 *focus on plot and characterization
Homework:
- Finish reading if we did not finish in class
Friday
Classwork:
- Chapter 1-3 quiz
- Analytical discussion worksheet
Homework:
- Vocab quiz Monday!
Classwork:
- Introduce F. Scott Fitzgerald and the Roaring 20's
*Fitzgerald PowerPoint (class), Crash Course vide (notes sheet provided, video on YouTube, linked below), images of the 1920's (class)
- Discuss reading calendar and project for Gatsby (both posted on GC)
- Pass out Gatsby books
Homework:
- Gatsby 1-3 quiz Friday
- Vocab quiz Monday on words posted below from units 3-6
Tuesday
Classwork:
- Read chapter 1
- Discuss narration and characterization
- Claim, support, question worksheet to practice making claims and working on analysis with evidence
Homework:
- Finish worksheet
Wednesday
Classwork:
- Discuss worksheet
- Chapter 1 discussion questions
- Read chapter 2 *focus on themes of wealth, status, and social class
Homework:
- Finish reading if we did not finish in class
Thursday
Classwork:
- chapter 2 discussion questions
- Read chapter 3 *focus on plot and characterization
Homework:
- Finish reading if we did not finish in class
Friday
Classwork:
- Chapter 1-3 quiz
- Analytical discussion worksheet
Homework:
- Vocab quiz Monday!
Due:
Monday
Classwork:
- Finish Poe poems - "The Raven" and "The Bells"
- Discuss poems
- Review for major test (tomorrow!!)
**The major test will have history notes, author notes, and all works studied during this unit
Homework:
- Study! Major test tomorrow!
Tuesday
Classwork:
- Take First Harvest major test
Homework:
- none :)
Wednesday
Classwork:
- Give study guide
- Work on study guide
Homework:
- Work on study guide - finish first half by tomorrow!
Thursday
Classwork:
- Ask questions about first half of study guide
- Work on study guide
Homework:
- Work on study guide
Friday
Classwork:
- Study guide due - ask questions about second half of study guide
Homework:- STUDY!!!!
Classwork:
- Finish Poe poems - "The Raven" and "The Bells"
- Discuss poems
- Review for major test (tomorrow!!)
**The major test will have history notes, author notes, and all works studied during this unit
Homework:
- Study! Major test tomorrow!
Tuesday
Classwork:
- Take First Harvest major test
Homework:
- none :)
Wednesday
Classwork:
- Give study guide
- Work on study guide
Homework:
- Work on study guide - finish first half by tomorrow!
Thursday
Classwork:
- Ask questions about first half of study guide
- Work on study guide
Homework:
- Work on study guide
Friday
Classwork:
- Study guide due - ask questions about second half of study guide
Homework:- STUDY!!!!
Due:
Due Dates in One Place:
- Tuesday (12/2) reading quiz on "The Devil and Tom Walker"
- Monday (12/8) - Vocab quiz on unit 3
- Tuesday (12/9) Major test for the First Harvest unit
- Wednesday (12/10) Exam study guide given
Monday
Classwork:
- First Harvest History lecture
- Introduce W. Irving and read "The Devil and Tom Walker" - take notes while reading
Homework:
- Finish for HW and answer discussion questions given in class
(be sure to take notes while reading!!)
Tuesday
Classwork:
- "TD&TW" reading quiz
* Honors only - Read "The Tell-Tale Heart" (not in lit. book - a copy of the short story will be given to you)
- Answer questions
Homework:
- Honors class - finish reading and answering questions
Wednesday
Classwork:
- Introduce E.A. Poe and read "The Masque of the Red Death"
- Discuss while reading
Homework:
- Finish reading for homework and answer questions given in class
Thursday
Classwork:
- Discuss remaining sections of "The Masque of the Red Death"
- Read and annotate "Annabel Lee" and "The Bells"
Homework:
- Whatever we do not get to in class, finish for homework!
Friday
No School! Teacher in-service dayHave a good weekend :)
- Tuesday (12/2) reading quiz on "The Devil and Tom Walker"
- Monday (12/8) - Vocab quiz on unit 3
- Tuesday (12/9) Major test for the First Harvest unit
- Wednesday (12/10) Exam study guide given
Monday
Classwork:
- First Harvest History lecture
- Introduce W. Irving and read "The Devil and Tom Walker" - take notes while reading
Homework:
- Finish for HW and answer discussion questions given in class
(be sure to take notes while reading!!)
Tuesday
Classwork:
- "TD&TW" reading quiz
* Honors only - Read "The Tell-Tale Heart" (not in lit. book - a copy of the short story will be given to you)
- Answer questions
Homework:
- Honors class - finish reading and answering questions
Wednesday
Classwork:
- Introduce E.A. Poe and read "The Masque of the Red Death"
- Discuss while reading
Homework:
- Finish reading for homework and answer questions given in class
Thursday
Classwork:
- Discuss remaining sections of "The Masque of the Red Death"
- Read and annotate "Annabel Lee" and "The Bells"
Homework:
- Whatever we do not get to in class, finish for homework!
Friday
No School! Teacher in-service dayHave a good weekend :)
Due:
**Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday - report straight to the CRAIG for class. Be sure to have your script printed off (enough copies for everyone in your group)
- You may have to plan ahead and have a bag with your props already with you. You don't have long to make it to the CRAIG, so be fast!
- Perform scene Wednesday
- Paine recitation Thursday
Monday
Classwork:
- Meet in CRAIG
- Practice scene with group. You will rehearse several times, but only one time on the actual stage. Be sure to have enough copies of your script printed off for everyone in your group!!
- You must have your props and costumes with you, also
Homework:
- Rehearse lines!! Be sure to have cue cards ready for tomorrow. No scripts while rehearsing tomorrow!
Tuesday
Classwork:
- Meet in CRAIG
- Practice scene with group. You will rehearse several times, but only one time on the actual stage. Be sure to have cue cards and strategically place them where you can view them without having to hold them
- You must have your props and costumes with you, also
Homework:
- Big day tomorrow!! Rehearse your lines in front of the mirror and your family. Be at the CRAIG on time tomorrow to perform your scene!!
Wednesday
Classwork:
- performance day!!! :)
Homework:
- Paine recitation tomorrow!
Thursday
Classwork:
- Paine recitation in class
- Bring your LITERATURE BOOK! You will begin history notes for the next unit while students are reciting
Homework:
- None :)
Friday
Classwork:
- Work on history notes for the next unit
Homework:
- I'm not telling you to study over the break...but keep in mind your unit major test for the Revolutionary Period is the Tuesday we come back from Thanksgiving break. Enjoy your break!! :D
- You may have to plan ahead and have a bag with your props already with you. You don't have long to make it to the CRAIG, so be fast!
- Perform scene Wednesday
- Paine recitation Thursday
Monday
Classwork:
- Meet in CRAIG
- Practice scene with group. You will rehearse several times, but only one time on the actual stage. Be sure to have enough copies of your script printed off for everyone in your group!!
- You must have your props and costumes with you, also
Homework:
- Rehearse lines!! Be sure to have cue cards ready for tomorrow. No scripts while rehearsing tomorrow!
Tuesday
Classwork:
- Meet in CRAIG
- Practice scene with group. You will rehearse several times, but only one time on the actual stage. Be sure to have cue cards and strategically place them where you can view them without having to hold them
- You must have your props and costumes with you, also
Homework:
- Big day tomorrow!! Rehearse your lines in front of the mirror and your family. Be at the CRAIG on time tomorrow to perform your scene!!
Wednesday
Classwork:
- performance day!!! :)
Homework:
- Paine recitation tomorrow!
Thursday
Classwork:
- Paine recitation in class
- Bring your LITERATURE BOOK! You will begin history notes for the next unit while students are reciting
Homework:
- None :)
Friday
Classwork:
- Work on history notes for the next unit
Homework:
- I'm not telling you to study over the break...but keep in mind your unit major test for the Revolutionary Period is the Tuesday we come back from Thanksgiving break. Enjoy your break!! :D
Due:
Turn in your script (one person from your group)
Due:
Monday
Classwork:
- Give back Crucible packet
- Go over questions
- Review for major test
Homework:
- Major test tomorrow!
Tuesday
Classwork:
- Take major test
- Read Ben Franklin's "Poor Richard's Almanac" and "Autobiography"
Homework:
- Finish reading Ben Franklin's "Poor Richard's Almanac" and "Autobiography" - take notes while reading
- Group planning sheet for Crucible project due tomorrow
Wednesday
Classwork:
- Turn in Group planning sheet for Crucible project
- History of the Revolutionary Period lecture
- Discuss Franklin's works
- Meet with groups for Crucible project
Homework:
- Read Henry's "Speech in the Virginia Convention"
- discuss
- Read Thomas Paine's "The Crisis, Number 1"
- Discuss
- Assign recitation (due Thursday, Nov. 20)
Thursday
Classwork:
- Read and discuss Phillis Wheatley's "To His Excellency General Washington"
- Meet with groups
Homework:
- Performance script for Crucible project due tomorrow by the end of class (printed off)
Friday
Classwork:
- Work with groups to finalize script
- Turn in printed off by the end of class
Homework:- Monday and Tuesday we will rehearse your performances
- Wednesday you will perform for a grade :) Study your lines over the weekend!!
Classwork:
- Give back Crucible packet
- Go over questions
- Review for major test
Homework:
- Major test tomorrow!
Tuesday
Classwork:
- Take major test
- Read Ben Franklin's "Poor Richard's Almanac" and "Autobiography"
Homework:
- Finish reading Ben Franklin's "Poor Richard's Almanac" and "Autobiography" - take notes while reading
- Group planning sheet for Crucible project due tomorrow
Wednesday
Classwork:
- Turn in Group planning sheet for Crucible project
- History of the Revolutionary Period lecture
- Discuss Franklin's works
- Meet with groups for Crucible project
Homework:
- Read Henry's "Speech in the Virginia Convention"
- discuss
- Read Thomas Paine's "The Crisis, Number 1"
- Discuss
- Assign recitation (due Thursday, Nov. 20)
Thursday
Classwork:
- Read and discuss Phillis Wheatley's "To His Excellency General Washington"
- Meet with groups
Homework:
- Performance script for Crucible project due tomorrow by the end of class (printed off)
Friday
Classwork:
- Work with groups to finalize script
- Turn in printed off by the end of class
Homework:- Monday and Tuesday we will rehearse your performances
- Wednesday you will perform for a grade :) Study your lines over the weekend!!
Due:
** We will read one act from The Crucible every day (4 acts; 4 days). Whatever we do not finish in class, you are responsible for finishing for homework as well as answering the questions for the act. Each class will be given a pop quiz on an act. You will not know which act your pop quiz will be, so be ready for all of them! Take notes while you are reading at home with any questions you may have.
**The major test for the play will be Tuesday, November 11th. The group project assigned will be on Wednesday, November 19th.
Monday
Classwork:
- Give packet for The Crucible reading
- Give final project for Crucible
- Assign roles and read Act 1 (pp. 3-48)
Homework:
- Finish reading Act 1 and answer packet questions for Act 1
(link to audio of Act 1 is posted below)
Tuesday
Classwork:
- Discuss remaining parts of Act 1
- Pop quiz for one class
- Begin reading Act 2 (pp. 49-81)
Homework:
- Finish reading Act 2 and answer packet questions for Act 2
(link to audio is posted below)
Wednesday
Classwork:
- Discuss remaining parts of Act 2
- Pop quiz for one class
- Begin reading Act 3 (pp. 83-120)
Homework:
- Finish reading Act 3 and answer packet questions for Act 3
(link to audio is posted below)
Thursday
Classwork:
- Discuss remaining parts of Act 3
- Pop quiz for one class
- Begin reading Act 4 (pp. 121-145)
Homework:
- Finish reading Act 4 and answer packet questions for Act 4
(link to audio is posted below)
Friday
Classwork:
- Discuss remaining parts of Act 4
- Discuss literary elements found within play
- Worksheet check
- Spend time working on group project
Homework:- Major test for play is Tuesday
**The major test for the play will be Tuesday, November 11th. The group project assigned will be on Wednesday, November 19th.
Monday
Classwork:
- Give packet for The Crucible reading
- Give final project for Crucible
- Assign roles and read Act 1 (pp. 3-48)
Homework:
- Finish reading Act 1 and answer packet questions for Act 1
(link to audio of Act 1 is posted below)
Tuesday
Classwork:
- Discuss remaining parts of Act 1
- Pop quiz for one class
- Begin reading Act 2 (pp. 49-81)
Homework:
- Finish reading Act 2 and answer packet questions for Act 2
(link to audio is posted below)
Wednesday
Classwork:
- Discuss remaining parts of Act 2
- Pop quiz for one class
- Begin reading Act 3 (pp. 83-120)
Homework:
- Finish reading Act 3 and answer packet questions for Act 3
(link to audio is posted below)
Thursday
Classwork:
- Discuss remaining parts of Act 3
- Pop quiz for one class
- Begin reading Act 4 (pp. 121-145)
Homework:
- Finish reading Act 4 and answer packet questions for Act 4
(link to audio is posted below)
Friday
Classwork:
- Discuss remaining parts of Act 4
- Discuss literary elements found within play
- Worksheet check
- Spend time working on group project
Homework:- Major test for play is Tuesday
Due:
Monday
Classwork:
- Discuss literary elements found in The Scarlet Letter
- Answer any questions students have from study guide given Friday
- Review for major test
Homework:
- Study!! Major test tomorrow on The Scarlet Letter
- Tomorrow you will turn in your vocab and questions for chapters 22-24 of TSL
Tuesday
Classwork:
- Turn in 22-24 work
- Take major test
Homework:
NONE! :)
Wednesday
Classwork:
- Pass out mock trial information
- Discuss trial process, due dates, and preparing speeches
- Assign groups
- Meet with group for reminder of class
Homework:
- Discuss with group who will be responsible for each part of the trial
Thursday 6th period
Classwork:
- Meet with group and begin working on the written portions of the trial
Homework:
- Continue working on written portions of project
*direct and cross examination questions due tomorrow at the end of class
Thursday 4th & 7th periods
Classwork:
- Listen to speaker in class :)
Homework:
- Work on written portions of trial
Friday
Classwork:
- Work on written portions of trial
- written material due Tuesday
*You will be turning in on Turn It In
Homework:- Work on written portion of trial if you think you need to
Classwork:
- Discuss literary elements found in The Scarlet Letter
- Answer any questions students have from study guide given Friday
- Review for major test
Homework:
- Study!! Major test tomorrow on The Scarlet Letter
- Tomorrow you will turn in your vocab and questions for chapters 22-24 of TSL
Tuesday
Classwork:
- Turn in 22-24 work
- Take major test
Homework:
NONE! :)
Wednesday
Classwork:
- Pass out mock trial information
- Discuss trial process, due dates, and preparing speeches
- Assign groups
- Meet with group for reminder of class
Homework:
- Discuss with group who will be responsible for each part of the trial
Thursday 6th period
Classwork:
- Meet with group and begin working on the written portions of the trial
Homework:
- Continue working on written portions of project
*direct and cross examination questions due tomorrow at the end of class
Thursday 4th & 7th periods
Classwork:
- Listen to speaker in class :)
Homework:
- Work on written portions of trial
Friday
Classwork:
- Work on written portions of trial
- written material due Tuesday
*You will be turning in on Turn It In
Homework:- Work on written portion of trial if you think you need to
Due:
* Quiz Friday on chapters 16-21!
Monday
Classwork:
- Turn in vocab and discussion questions for 11-15
- Take 11-15 quiz
- After quiz, work on vocab for chapter 16
Homework:
- Finish vocab for chapters 16 and 17
Tuesday
Classwork:
- Read chapters 16 and 17
* If you are gone for the PSAT, make sure you read for homework!
Homework:
- Finish reading chapters 16 and 17
- Answer discussion questions
Wednesday
Classwork:
- Discuss chapters 16 and 17
- Begin reading chapter 18
Homework:
- Finish reading 18 and 19
- Answer discussion questions
Thursday
Classwork:
- Discuss chapters 18 and 19
- Begin reading 20
Homework:
- Finish reading 20 and 21
- Finish discussion questions and vocab for 16-21 to turn in tomorrow
Friday
Classwork:
- Turn in questions and vocab
- Take quiz on chapters 16-21
- Discuss 20 and 21
Homework:ENJOY FALL BREAK :)
Monday
Classwork:
- Turn in vocab and discussion questions for 11-15
- Take 11-15 quiz
- After quiz, work on vocab for chapter 16
Homework:
- Finish vocab for chapters 16 and 17
Tuesday
Classwork:
- Read chapters 16 and 17
* If you are gone for the PSAT, make sure you read for homework!
Homework:
- Finish reading chapters 16 and 17
- Answer discussion questions
Wednesday
Classwork:
- Discuss chapters 16 and 17
- Begin reading chapter 18
Homework:
- Finish reading 18 and 19
- Answer discussion questions
Thursday
Classwork:
- Discuss chapters 18 and 19
- Begin reading 20
Homework:
- Finish reading 20 and 21
- Finish discussion questions and vocab for 16-21 to turn in tomorrow
Friday
Classwork:
- Turn in questions and vocab
- Take quiz on chapters 16-21
- Discuss 20 and 21
Homework:ENJOY FALL BREAK :)
Due:
- Be sure you are keeping up with vocab words and discussion questions for the chapters!!
- Quiz Monday the 6th on chapters 11-15
Monday
Classwork:
- Take quiz on chapters 1-10 of TSL
- Turn in chapters 1-10 vocab and discussion questions
- Work on vocab for chapters 11-15
Homework:
- Finish vocab for 11-15
Tuesday
Classwork:
- Read chapters 11-12
Homework:
- Finish reading - take notes and be ready for class discussion tomorrow!
Wednesday
Classwork:
- Discuss chapters 11-12
- Begin reading chapter 13
Homework:
- Finish reading chapters 13-14 - take notes and be ready for class discussion tomorrow!
Thursday
Classwork:
- Discuss chapters 13-14
- Read chapter 14
Homework:
- Finish reading chapters 14-15
- Answer discussion questions
Friday
Homecoming!! :)
- Quiz Monday the 6th on chapters 11-15
Monday
Classwork:
- Take quiz on chapters 1-10 of TSL
- Turn in chapters 1-10 vocab and discussion questions
- Work on vocab for chapters 11-15
Homework:
- Finish vocab for 11-15
Tuesday
Classwork:
- Read chapters 11-12
Homework:
- Finish reading - take notes and be ready for class discussion tomorrow!
Wednesday
Classwork:
- Discuss chapters 11-12
- Begin reading chapter 13
Homework:
- Finish reading chapters 13-14 - take notes and be ready for class discussion tomorrow!
Thursday
Classwork:
- Discuss chapters 13-14
- Read chapter 14
Homework:
- Finish reading chapters 14-15
- Answer discussion questions
Friday
Homecoming!! :)
Due:
*Be sure vocab is finished for the chapter we read that day. For example, when we read chapters 5 and 6 on Tuesday, you need to have chapters 5 and 6 vocab complete. I will be taking up discussion questions and vocab for the chapters when we quiz on them.
*Refer to the reading calendar posted. Don't get behind on answering the discussion questions! Answer in complete sentences on a separate piece of paper.
Monday
Classwork:
- Finish discussing chapter 2
- Read chapters 3 & 4
- Discuss
Homework:
- Finish reading 3 and 4
- Answer discussion questions for chapters
Tuesday
Classwork:
- Discuss chapters 3 and 4
- Begin reading chapters 5 and 6
Homework:
- Finish reading 5 and 6
- Answer discussion questions for chapters
Wednesday
Classwork:
- Discuss chapters 5 and 6
- Begin reading chapters 7 and 8
Homework:
- Finish reading 7 and 8
- Answer discussion questions for chapters
Thursday
Classwork:
- Discuss chapters 7 and 8
- Begin reading chapters 9 and 10
Homework:
- Finish reading 9 and 10
- Answer discussion questions for chapters
Friday
Classwork:
- Discuss chapters 9 and 10
Homework:
- Quiz on chapters 1-10 Monday
*Refer to the reading calendar posted. Don't get behind on answering the discussion questions! Answer in complete sentences on a separate piece of paper.
Monday
Classwork:
- Finish discussing chapter 2
- Read chapters 3 & 4
- Discuss
Homework:
- Finish reading 3 and 4
- Answer discussion questions for chapters
Tuesday
Classwork:
- Discuss chapters 3 and 4
- Begin reading chapters 5 and 6
Homework:
- Finish reading 5 and 6
- Answer discussion questions for chapters
Wednesday
Classwork:
- Discuss chapters 5 and 6
- Begin reading chapters 7 and 8
Homework:
- Finish reading 7 and 8
- Answer discussion questions for chapters
Thursday
Classwork:
- Discuss chapters 7 and 8
- Begin reading chapters 9 and 10
Homework:
- Finish reading 9 and 10
- Answer discussion questions for chapters
Friday
Classwork:
- Discuss chapters 9 and 10
Homework:
- Quiz on chapters 1-10 Monday
Due:
Monday
Classwork:
- Take Vocab 2 quiz
- Give lit. major test study guide - review for major test
- Work on persuasive essay
Homework:
- First unit test tomorrow!! Study!
- Persuasive essay rough draft due Wednesday in class; final draft due Thursday
Tuesday
Classwork:
- Take literary unit 1 major test
- Work on persuasive essay after test
Homework:
- Persuasive essay rough draft due in class tomorrow. Bring a printed off copy to class - include works cited page
Wednesday
Classwork:
- In-class rough draft peer edit
- Worksheet to fill out on peer's paper
Homework:
- Final draft of persuasive essay due tomorrow. Have a printed off copy in class. Be sure to turn in to Turn It In by 10:00
*The remainder of the week's lesson plans will be until The Scarlet Letter topic.
Classwork:
- Take Vocab 2 quiz
- Give lit. major test study guide - review for major test
- Work on persuasive essay
Homework:
- First unit test tomorrow!! Study!
- Persuasive essay rough draft due Wednesday in class; final draft due Thursday
Tuesday
Classwork:
- Take literary unit 1 major test
- Work on persuasive essay after test
Homework:
- Persuasive essay rough draft due in class tomorrow. Bring a printed off copy to class - include works cited page
Wednesday
Classwork:
- In-class rough draft peer edit
- Worksheet to fill out on peer's paper
Homework:
- Final draft of persuasive essay due tomorrow. Have a printed off copy in class. Be sure to turn in to Turn It In by 10:00
*The remainder of the week's lesson plans will be until The Scarlet Letter topic.
Due:
Monday
Classwork:
- Take vocab unit 1 quiz
- Edward Taylor discussion
- Read "Huswifery" and annotate
Homework:
- Finish annotating "Huswifery"
- Literary terms quiz Wednesday
- First literary unit major test next Tuesday (the 16th)
- Vocab unit 2 quiz next Monday
Tuesday
Classwork:
- Finish "Huswifery discussion"
- Jonathan Edwards discussion
- "J. Edwards sermon or heavy metal rock band quote" powerpoint
- Begin reading "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God" (pp. 55-58)
Homework:
- Finish reading sermon - take notes on reading
- Answer the reading check questions on page 58
- Literary terms quiz tomorrow! Be sure to know the definition of the terms and be able to recognize examples of the terms
Wednesday - Spirit Competition (Metz gone)
Classwork:
- Take literary term quiz
- Read "Literary Elements" passage on page 59
- Give Persuasive Essay handout - read
Homework:
- Choose topic for persuasive essay (essay due next Wednesday the 17th)
- Begin research on topic (find two reputable websites to use in essay)
- Turn in a link to both websites tomorrow
(I have linked an example website for each of the three prompts)
Thursday
Classwork:
- Finish discussion on Edwards' "Sinners. . ."
- Spend the remainder of class working on persuasive essay
- Fill out essay template
Homework:
- Continue working on essay
- Vocab unit 2 quiz Monday
- Major unit test Tuesday
Friday
Classwork:
- Work on essay in class
- Have rough draft complete Monday for peer edit
Homework:
- Vocab unit 2 quiz Monday
- Major unit test Tuesday
- Persuasive Essay due Wednesday
Classwork:
- Take vocab unit 1 quiz
- Edward Taylor discussion
- Read "Huswifery" and annotate
Homework:
- Finish annotating "Huswifery"
- Literary terms quiz Wednesday
- First literary unit major test next Tuesday (the 16th)
- Vocab unit 2 quiz next Monday
Tuesday
Classwork:
- Finish "Huswifery discussion"
- Jonathan Edwards discussion
- "J. Edwards sermon or heavy metal rock band quote" powerpoint
- Begin reading "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God" (pp. 55-58)
Homework:
- Finish reading sermon - take notes on reading
- Answer the reading check questions on page 58
- Literary terms quiz tomorrow! Be sure to know the definition of the terms and be able to recognize examples of the terms
Wednesday - Spirit Competition (Metz gone)
Classwork:
- Take literary term quiz
- Read "Literary Elements" passage on page 59
- Give Persuasive Essay handout - read
Homework:
- Choose topic for persuasive essay (essay due next Wednesday the 17th)
- Begin research on topic (find two reputable websites to use in essay)
- Turn in a link to both websites tomorrow
(I have linked an example website for each of the three prompts)
Thursday
Classwork:
- Finish discussion on Edwards' "Sinners. . ."
- Spend the remainder of class working on persuasive essay
- Fill out essay template
Homework:
- Continue working on essay
- Vocab unit 2 quiz Monday
- Major unit test Tuesday
Friday
Classwork:
- Work on essay in class
- Have rough draft complete Monday for peer edit
Homework:
- Vocab unit 2 quiz Monday
- Major unit test Tuesday
- Persuasive Essay due Wednesday
Due:
Post a Google Doc with the links to the websites you will be using in your persuasive essay here.
Due:
Monday
Classwork:
- Grammar diagnostic "quiz" to see areas where students struggle with grammar
- Review parts of speech
*focus on conjunctions (correlative vs. subordinate)
Homework:
- Worksheet
Tuesday
Classwork:
- Discuss clauses - independent vs. dependent, simple sentences, fragments
- Discuss sentence types and how they are structured Including: simple, compound, complex, compound complex
Homework:
Wednesday
Classwork:
- Discuss rules of subject-verb agreement
Homework:
Thursday
Classwork:
- Fragments and run-ons and how to correct/edit paragraphs
Homework:
Friday
Classwork:
- Grammar quiz on this week's material
- After quiz, work on literary terms given in class
Homework:
Classwork:
- Grammar diagnostic "quiz" to see areas where students struggle with grammar
- Review parts of speech
*focus on conjunctions (correlative vs. subordinate)
Homework:
- Worksheet
Tuesday
Classwork:
- Discuss clauses - independent vs. dependent, simple sentences, fragments
- Discuss sentence types and how they are structured Including: simple, compound, complex, compound complex
Homework:
Wednesday
Classwork:
- Discuss rules of subject-verb agreement
Homework:
Thursday
Classwork:
- Fragments and run-ons and how to correct/edit paragraphs
Homework:
Friday
Classwork:
- Grammar quiz on this week's material
- After quiz, work on literary terms given in class
Homework:
Due:
Monday
Classwork:
- F451 PowerPoint
- Discuss dystopian genre and literary elements of the novel
- Discuss format for major test
Homework:
- Major test tomorrow on F451
- Bring F451 book to class Wednesday!
Tuesday
Classwork:
- Take F451 test
Homework:
- Bring F451 book to class Wednesday!
Wednesday
Classwork:
- MLA PowerPoint and discussion
- MLA worksheet
- Pass out summer reading essay assignment
- Discuss deadlines and turning in material
Homework:
- Choose prompt and work on a working thesis - due Thursday on the same doc as quotes
- Find 4 quotes (you will use 2 in the paper) - due Thursday in MLA format. Turn in on GC
** Be sure to have charged Chromebook tomorrow in class!
Thursday
Classwork:
- Discuss specifics of each part of the essay - intro, body, conclusion, WC page, etc.
- Use the remainder of class to work on intro and body paragraphs
Homework:
-Finish intro paragraph
- Have enough of your intro competed tomorrow to put quotes into paper
Friday
Classwork:
- Do WC citation for novel together
- Implement quotes into body paragraph
- Use the remainder of class to finish body paragraph and work on conclusion
Homework:
- Final draft of essay is due Monday morning by 10:00 am
* Turn in on Turn it in AND bring a printed off copy of paper (with WC page!) to class
Classwork:
- F451 PowerPoint
- Discuss dystopian genre and literary elements of the novel
- Discuss format for major test
Homework:
- Major test tomorrow on F451
- Bring F451 book to class Wednesday!
Tuesday
Classwork:
- Take F451 test
Homework:
- Bring F451 book to class Wednesday!
Wednesday
Classwork:
- MLA PowerPoint and discussion
- MLA worksheet
- Pass out summer reading essay assignment
- Discuss deadlines and turning in material
Homework:
- Choose prompt and work on a working thesis - due Thursday on the same doc as quotes
- Find 4 quotes (you will use 2 in the paper) - due Thursday in MLA format. Turn in on GC
** Be sure to have charged Chromebook tomorrow in class!
Thursday
Classwork:
- Discuss specifics of each part of the essay - intro, body, conclusion, WC page, etc.
- Use the remainder of class to work on intro and body paragraphs
Homework:
-Finish intro paragraph
- Have enough of your intro competed tomorrow to put quotes into paper
Friday
Classwork:
- Do WC citation for novel together
- Implement quotes into body paragraph
- Use the remainder of class to finish body paragraph and work on conclusion
Homework:
- Final draft of essay is due Monday morning by 10:00 am
* Turn in on Turn it in AND bring a printed off copy of paper (with WC page!) to class