Weekly Schedule 12/6 - 12/10 - Last Week of School Before Final Exams!

Monday: 12/6
IC: You will hand in your revised literary analyses of The Great Gatsby. You will begin class by taking a brief vocabulary quiz to check your levels of understanding of the list of commonly confused words. Then, we will review the steps of poetic analysis and navigate them together as we focus on two pieces by American poet Stanley Kunitz.
HW: Review for the Final Exam.

Tuesday: 12/7 - FOOD PARTY in celebration of meeting our class goal of donations to the Care and Share food drive. Don't forget to bring a treat to share with your classmates!
IC: We'll enjoy some food together and begin viewing the film version of Their Eyes Were Watching God. We'll focus on the development of dialect and the symbolism and imagery as presented in the film.
HW: Review for the Final Exam.

Wednesday: 12/8
IC: We'll continue viewing and discussing Their Eyes Were Watching God.
HW: Review for the Final Exam.

Thursday: 12/9
IC: You will begin class by completing a reading quiz over chapters 18-20 of Their Eyes Were Watching God. I will distribute your graded in-class essays, and we'll briefly discuss the areas of assessment. Then, we'll continue viewing and discussing the film version of Their Eyes Were Watching God.
HW: Review for the Final Exam.

Friday: 12/10
IC: We will conclude our viewing and discussion of Their Eyes Were Watching God (if we haven't already). Then, we'll complete a blitz review/Q&A session to address any last minute study questions or concerns that you have going into the final exam. Finally, I will ask you to complete a teacher evaluation to provide me with feedback about the curriculum and instruction you receive in my classroom.
HW: Review for Final Exam, Rest, and Eat Well!

Modified Assembly Schedule for Winter Sports Kickoff Assembly - 12/1

6:40 – 7:30 am Zero Hour

7:35 – 8:20 am 1^st Period

8:25 – 9:10 am 2^nd Period

9:15 – 10:00 am 3^rd Period

10:05 – 10:40 am Assembly

10:45 – 11:30 am 4^th Period

11:35 – 12:25 pm 5a/1^st Lunch

12:30 – 1:20 pm 5b/2^nd Lunch

1:25 – 2:10 pm 6^th Period

2:15 – 3:00 pm 7^th Period

Weekly Schedule 11/29 - 12/3

Monday: 11/29 - Welcome Back!
IC: I will pass back your Writer's Notebook Entries. We will discuss the basic structure of a body paragraph in a literary analysis. You will select one body paragraph from your Gatsby essay to revisit. We'll focus on main idea, topic and transition sentences, and following CSE. A brief discussion about the differences between editing and revision. **ALSO: A note about TRACK CHANGES revision requirements.**
HW:

• Study the list of commonly confused words.
• Revise the electronic version of your paper with track changes on. Be sure to save the original version and the revised version as separate files. Focus on body paragraphs in your revision.
  

Tuesday: 11/30
IC: You will begin class by completing a brief vocabulary quiz to check for your understanding of the list of commonly confused words. Then, you will write an organized, multi-paragraph in class essay using your knowledge of chapters 10-13 of Their Eyes Were Watching God. You may use your copy of the text and any notes that you have with you today. You are to choose from one of the following essay prompts:

• Discuss the role of doubt in the reading selection. (Self doubt, doubt of others, etc.) Be sure to make an argument that characterizes the role of doubt in the text, and support the argument with analysis of specific quotations.
• Compare and contrast the development of Janie's relationship with Tea Cake with one of her former husbands (Logan Killicks or Jody Starks). Be sure to make an argument, and support the argument with analysis of specific examples from the text.
  
• Analyze the role of imagery in the text. How does Hurston's use of imagery contribute to the characterization of Janie? Be sure to make an argument about the effect of imagery within the text, and support the argument with analysis of specific quotations.
  

Your essay will be assessed on Ideas and Content, Organization, and CSE. HINT: Pay close attention to the development of Claim, Supporting Evidence, and Explanation within each of your body paragraphs. The essay is due at the end of the class period. Good luck!
HW: Study the list of commonly confused words.

Wednesday: 12/1 - Happy Birthday, Shea and Lincoln! Winter Sports Kickoff Assembly
IC: We will continue our group editing/revision of your Gatsby papers. We'll focus on some technical issues, including the use of quotation marks, brackets, pronouns, and talking about quotations. We'll continue to develop and enhance the approach to CSE within your body paragraphs. You will work together to identify areas for improvement within your papers, and you will make those improvements in class.
HW:

• Study the list of commonly confused words.
• Revise the electronic version of your paper with track changes on. Be sure to save the original version and the revised version as separate files. Focus on body paragraphs in your revision.

Thursday: 12/2
IC: You will begin class by taking a reading quiz over chapters 14-17 of Their Eyes Were Watching God. We will discuss the reading selection, including the development of Janie's character as a result of her life in the Everglades. We will focus on the interaction of the natural world, social issues, and social life in this locality. You will work with a partner to identify and record examples of effective imagery within the reading selection.
HW: Study the list of commonly confused words.

Friday: 12/3
IC: You will begin by completing a brief vocabulary quiz to check for growing understanding of the list of commonly confused words. We will continue working on the revision and editing of your Gatsby essays. This time we will focus on introductions and conclusions. We will identify some of the key elements of these parts of your papers, and I will provide you with information about some of the most commonly occurring issues in these areas. You will work together to plan meaningful changes to both the introduction and conclusion paragraphs of your essays.
HW:

• Study the list of commonly confused words.
• Revise the electronic version of your paper with track changes on. Be sure to save the original version and the revised version as separate files. Focus on introduction and conclusion paragraphs in your revision. **SUBMIT the revised version to turnitin.com, and hand in a paper copy attached to the top of your original draft. DUE Monday.
  

Handout: Semester One Final Exam Study Checklist

Weekly Schedule 11/15 - 11/19

Congratulations Ladies Volleyball State Champs!

Monday: 11/15
IC: You will take the 2.5 Vocabulary Test, and then complete Writer's Notebook Entry #12.
HW: Completed, organized Writer's Notebook Entries #1-12 due Wednesday 11/17. Remember that the entries must be labeled correctly, show evidence of thoughtfulness and effort, and be on topic to receive full credit.

Tuesday: 11/16
IC: You will begin class by taking a reading quiz over chapters five and six of Their Eyes Were Watching God. We will discuss the reading selection and begin some notes on characterization and symbolism within the text. We will review some of the central elements of feminist criticism and discuss how a feminist critic might approach this text.
HW: Completed, organized Writer's Notebook Entries #1-12 due Wednesday 11/17. Remember that the entries must be labeled correctly, show evidence of thoughtfulness and effort, and be on topic to receive full credit.

Wednesday: 11/17
IC: You will turn in your completed compiled Writer's Notebook Entries. I will distribute your end of semester vocabulary/spelling list. You will work with a partner to complete the list, and then we will go over the list as a class.
Handout: Commonly Confused Words

Thursday: 11/18 **Reading Quiz postponed until tomorrow!
IC: You will read a short story in class and answer questions about it.

Friday: 11/19 - Last day of school before break!
IC: You will begin class by taking a reading quiz over chapters seven, eight, and nine of Their Eyes Were Watching God. We will discuss the reading selection and continue to apply a feminist reading to our analysis of the relationships between the characters in the text. Finally, we will go over the list of commonly confused words for end of semester vocabulary.

Weekly Schedule 11/8 - 11/12

Monday: 11/8
IC: You will take the 2.4 Vocabulary Test. Then, you will complete Writer's Notebook Entry #11. We will end class by identifying some specific examples of dialect within the text of Their Eyes Were Watching God. We'll work together to identify the meanings of the words and phrases we identify.

Tuesday: 11/9
IC: You will begin class by taking a reading quiz over chapter one of Their Eyes Were Watching God. We will discuss the reading selection in detail. I will introduce 2.5 Vocabulary Words and conduct a vocabulary review.
HW: Study 2.5 Vocabulary, test Monday - 11/15

Wednesday: 11/10
IC: I will introduce the concept of pronoun-antecedent agreement, and you will take a few notes on the topic. Then, you will work with a partner to identify and fix errors in agreements. Finally, we will work together to complete a poetic analysis of "Desert Places" by Robert Frost. If we have time, we'll also read "Dust of Snow" just for fun.
HW: Study 2.5 Vocabulary, test Monday - 11/15
Handout:

• Using Pronouns Clearly (To be distributed in class.)
• "Desert Places" by Robert Frost (To be distributed in class.)
  

Thursday: 11/11
IC: You will take a reading quiz over chapters two through four of Their Eyes Were Watching God. We will discuss the reading selection, focusing on characterization and symbolism.
HW: Study 2.5 Vocabulary, test Monday - 11/15

Friday: 11/12
IC: You will complete an in depth vocabulary review to help prepare you for your vocabulary test on Monday.
HW: Study 2.5 Vocabulary, test Monday - 11/15

Their Eyes Were Watching God Reading Schedule

Their Eyes Were Watching God
by Zora Neale Hurston

Reading Schedule: Be sure to read the following selections by the dates listed below. Remember to expect a brief reading quiz over each selection on the date listed. **Since this is an ongoing assignment, you are responsible for keeping up with the reading schedule regardless of absences. This means that even if you are absent on a day before reading is due, you are still responsible for the reading quiz on the day you return. Be prepared so that you can learn as much as possible in class each day.

Tuesday 11/9 - Ch. 1
Thursday 11/11 - Ch. 2-4
Tuesday 11/16 - Ch. 5-6
Thursday 11/18 - Ch. 7-9
Tuesday 11/30 - Ch. 10-13
Thursday 12/2 - Ch. 14-17
Tuesday 12/7 - Ch. 18
Thursday 12/9 - Ch. 19-20

Special Championship Assembly Schedule for 11/5

Special Championship Assembly Schedule
to celebrate Boys State Cross Country Champions!

6:40 - 7:30 am - Zero Hour
7:35 - 8:20 am - 1st Period
8:25 - 9:10 am - 2nd Period
9:15 - 10:00 am - 3rd Period
10:02 - 10:40 am - Assembly
10:45 - 11:30 am - 4th Period
11:35 - 12:25 pm - 5a/1st Lunch
12:30 - 1:20 pm - 5b/2nd Lunch
1:25 - 2:10 pm - 6th Period
2:15 - 3:00 pm - 7th Period

Link to Turn It In Handout

http://www.turnitin.com/static/training_support/tii_student_qs.pdf

Weekly Schedule 11/1 - 11/5

Sunday: 10/31 - Halloween - Happy Birthday, Arianna!

Monday: 11/1
IC: I will collect and check in copies of The Great Gatsby as you take the 2.3 Vocabulary Test. Then you will complete Writer's Notebook Entry #9. We will discuss the purpose of a Writer's Memo. You will compose a Writer's Memo for your paper, and turn it in with your literary analyses over The Great Gatsby.
HW: Sentences for each of the ten comma rules are due Wednesday - 11/3
Handout: Writer's Memo Guidelines (To be distributed in class)

Tuesday: 11/2
IC: We will begin with an introduction to 2.4 Vocabulary, and a vocabulary review. We will go over your responses to the Appositive Phrases: Practice Two. I will assign Appositive Phrases: Practice Three. We will complete the first section of Practice Three together, and then you will continue on your own.
HW:

• Sentences for each of the ten comma rules are due Wednesday - 11/3
• Appositive Phrases: Practice Three due Thursday - 11/4
• Study Vocabulary 2.4, test Monday - 11/8
  

Wednesday: 11/3
IC: Those of you who have Comma Rule Sentences to turn in will do so. I will introduce the Harlem Renaissance, and distribute some key examples of poetry from the Harlem Renaissance. We will review the steps for poetic analysis together, and then you will read and analyze three poems by Langston Hughes for class tomorrow. **While you will read and go through the steps for poetic analysis with each of the three poems, you only need to craft a written response for one of the poems. Write a well thought out response for the poem of your choice.** After our introductory discussion of the poetry of the Harlem Renaissance, you will begin viewing a documentary called Zora's Roots: The Life of Zora Neale Hurston.
HW:

• Appositive Phrases: Practice Three due Thursday - 11/4
• Study Vocabulary 2.4, test Monday - 11/8
• Read and Analyze "Negro," "Cross," and "Theme for English B" for class tomorrow
  

Handout:

• Poetry of the Harlem Renaissance Handout (To be distributed in class)
• Steps for Poetic Analysis Handout (To be distributed in class)
  

Thursday: 11/4
IC: You will hand in completed Appositive Phrases: Practice Three. We will begin class with a vocabulary review. Then, we will finish viewing and discussing the documentary. Finally, we will discuss the Langston Hughes poems, and identify literary elements of each poem. I will assign the last four poems in the Poetry of the Harlem Renaissance packet for you to read and analyze for class tomorrow. **Again, you will be expected to analytically read each of the poems, but you are only responsible for crafting a written response to one poem of your choice.
HW:

• Study Vocabulary 2.4, test Monday - 11/8
• Read and Analyze "The Tropics in New York," "When Dawn Comes to the City," "Old Black Men," and "The Color Sergeant" for class tomorrow
  

Friday: 11/5
IC: We will continue our discussion of the poetry of the Harlem Renaissance, identifying key themes of the movement. You will hand in your poetic analyses. I will distribute copies of Their Eyes Were Watching God by Zora Neale Hurston, and we will discuss some thematic and symbolic elements for you to pay attention to in the text. (It's a good idea to get these down in your notes for future reference.)
HW:

• Study Vocabulary 2.4, test Monday - 11/8
• Complete Writer's Notebook Entry #10
  

Handout: Their Eyes Were Watching God by Zora Neale Hurston

Sample Works Cited Page for The Great Gatsby Essay. Be sure to include only the texts you actually cite in your paper. =)

Annotation Reminders

Remember to follow these steps for meaningful annotations:

--Read with a pen or a pencil
--As you read, underline key sentences - for example, definitions and statements of purpose
--Underline key words that appear often.
--Circle unfamiliar words and define them in the margins (consider also unfamiliar or alternate connotations and denotations)
--Note the topic of paragraphs in the margins (make a statement that encompasses the idea)
--Ask questions in the margins
--Make notes in the margins to remind yourself to develop ideas later
--Mark passages you might want to quote later
--Keep track of points with which you disagree

Weekly Schedule - 10/25 - 10/29

Monday: 10/25 - Happy Birthday, Julia!
IC: You will begin class by handing in the completed Practice 2 from your Appositive Phrases packet. Then, you will take the 2.2 Vocabulary Test. Next, we will review the ten most commonly used commas rules, and I will distribute Comma Quiz #2. I will assign specific sections of "The Communist Manifesto" for you to read and annotate by Wednesday 10/27. We will discuss the steps involved in meaningful annotation.
HW:

• Complete Comma Quiz #2
• Read and annotate assigned selection of "The Communist Manifesto"
• The Great Gatsby Paper due Monday 11/1, with completed self-assessment on rubric. Remember that you must turn in a paper copy in class as well as submit an electronic version to Turnitin.com. Read the Instructions for Submitting a Paper to Turnitin.com.

Handout: Comma Quiz #2 (To be distributed in class.)

Tuesday: 10/26
IC: You will hand in your completed Comma Quiz. We will begin class by going over 2.3 Vocabulary. Then, I will present the central tenets of Marxism and Marxist Literary Criticism with class discussion and Q&A.
HW:

• Study 2.3 Vocabulary - Test Monday 11/1
• Read and annotate assigned selection of "The Communist Manifesto"
• The Great Gatsby Paper due Monday 11/1, with completed self-assessment on rubric. Remember that you must turn in a paper copy in class as well as submit an electronic version to Turnitin.com. Read the Instructions for Submitting a Paper to Turnitin.com.

Handout: PowerPoint Presentation on Marxist Literary Theory (To be discussed in class.)

Wednesday: 10/27
IC: I will distribute graded comma quizzes, and assign your final comma practice assignment. **Note: If you scored 85% or higher on Comma Quiz #2, you are excused from the final comma practice assignment.** We will continue our discussion of Marxist Literary Theory, and you will work in groups to apply Marxist criticism to The Great Gatsby as I assess your annotations of "The Communist Manifesto." We will revisit your character notes from The Great Gatsby.
HW:

• Study 2.3 Vocabulary - Test Monday 11/1
• The Great Gatsby Paper due Monday 11/1, with completed self-assessment on rubric. Remember that you must turn in a paper copy in class as well as submit an electronic version to Turnitin.com. Read the Instructions for Submitting a Paper to Turnitin.com.
• Comma Sentence Examples for each of the 10 Comma Rules - due Wednesday 11/3
  

Thursday: 10/28 - Happy Birthday, Rachel and Ashleigh!
IC: We will begin class with a vocabulary review. Then, we will discuss the elements of structure and formatting that you must consider as you write your papers. We will have a brief review of MLA formatting, and then you will spend the rest of class working on your papers. Be sure to bring the materials that you need to make this meaningful work time for you.
HW:

• Study 2.3 Vocabulary - Test Monday 11/1
• The Great Gatsby Paper due Monday 11/1, with completed self-assessment on rubric. Remember that you must turn in a paper copy in class as well as submit an electronic version to Turnitin.com. Read the Instructions for Submitting a Paper to Turnitin.com.
• Comma Sentence Examples for each of the 10 Comma Rules - due Wednesday 11/3

Friday: 10/29 - Happy Birthday, Jon! - Halloween Dress Up Day (Remember that all costumes must be dress code appropriate. No masks, full face paint, or weapons.)
IC: I will attend a district training today, so you'll be in the hands of one of my favorite substitutes, Ms. Wright. You will use this time to complete a review exercise that requires you to identify what you see as the six most important scenes in the text of The Great Gatsby in relation to the thesis you're arguing in your paper. Be sure to come with a copy of the text, and the willingness to get artistic!
HW:

• Study 2.3 Vocabulary - Test Monday 11/1
• The Great Gatsby Paper due Monday 11/1, with completed self-assessment on rubric. Remember that you must turn in a paper copy in class as well as submit an electronic version to Turnitin.com. Read the Instructions for Submitting a Paper to Turnitin.com.
• Comma Sentence Examples for each of the 10 Comma Rules - due Wednesday 11/3

Sunday: 10/31 - Happy Birthday, Arianna!

Weekly Schedule 10/18 - 10/22

Monday: 10/18
IC: You will begin class by taking the 2.1 Vocabulary Test, and then completing Writer's Notebook Entry #8. We will go over the Practice 1 sentences from the Appositive Phrases Sentence-Composing packet. I will assign Practice 2. Then, as a class, we will identify and discuss elements of the rhetorical situation, rhetorical strategies, and author's purpose of the two essays, "I Want a Wife" by Judy Brady, and "Lost in the Kitchen" by Dave Barry.
HW:

• Read Germaine Greer's "Masculinity" by Wednesday 10/20 - Identify a main argument and record two supporting points from the text of the essay.
• Complete Practice 2 in the Appositive Phrases Sentence-Composing packet by Monday 10/25.
  

Tuesday: 10/19
IC: You will begin class by completing a reading quiz over chapter seven of The Great Gatsby. Then, you will participate in an activity that involves generating notes that record specific examples of characterization of the major characters from the text (these notes will be useful in the construction of your Gatsby paper). We will end class by focusing on the introduction of 2.2 Vocabulary words and a brief review of unit two roots and prefixes.
HW:

• Read Germaine Greer's "Masculinity" by Wednesday 10/20 - Identify a main argument and record two supporting points from the essay.
• Study 2.2 Vocabulary - test Monday 10/25
• Complete Practice 2 in the Appositive Phrases Sentence-Composing packet by Monday 10/25.

Handout: 2.2 Vocabulary List (to be distributed in class)

Wednesday: 10/20 - PLAN Test Schedule
IC: You will share and discuss your responses and ideas about Germaine Greer's essay. We will discuss gender-based stereotypes, and work as a class to develop a list of positive and negative gender-based stereotypes. We will end class with a brief vocabulary review.
HW:

• Study 2.2 Vocabulary - test Monday 10/25
• Complete Practice 2 in the Appositive Phrases Sentence-Composing packet by Monday 10/25.

Thursday: 10/21
IC: You will begin by taking a reading quiz over chapters eight and nine of The Great Gatsby. You will then be presented with the central tenets of feminist literary criticism, and take notes to support the development of ideas within your paper. These notes will serve as your reference for the application of a feminist reading to a text.
HW:

• Study 2.2 Vocabulary - test Monday 10/25
• The Great Gatsby paper due Monday 11/1, with completed self-assessment on rubric. Remember that you must turn in a paper copy in class as well as submit an electronic version to Turnitin.com. Read the Instructions for Submitting a Paper to Turnitin.com.
  
• Complete Practice 2 in the Appositive Phrases Sentence-Composing packet by Monday 10/25.

Friday: 10/22 - No School, Teacher Work Day
Happy Birthday, Hannah!

Weekly Schedule 10/11 - 10/15

Monday: 10/11
IC: You will hand in completed vocabulary review crosswords, unless you turned them in on Friday. You will complete the Unit One Vocabulary Test. With remaining time, you will complete Writer's Notebook Entry #7 and work on assigned reading.

Tuesday: 10/12 - Hits Night.
IC: You will begin class by completing a reading quiz over chapters three and four of The Great Gatsby. We will work through an introduction to 2.1 Vocabulary (Roots and Prefixes). I will distribute and go over your next paper assignment. I will also distribute a packet of selected readings in Marxist and feminist literary theories. We will go over dates for completing each selection of reading.
HW: Read assigned selection from the literary theory packet.
Handouts:

• Packet of selected readings in Marxism and feminism. (To be distributed in class.)
• Paper Assignment Handout (To be distributed in class.)
  
• Vocabulary 2.1 List (To be distributed in class.)
  

Wednesday: 10/13 - Hits Night - PSAT Schedule
IC: We will discuss the ten most commonly used comma rules. You will complete a sentence composing activity that deals with appositive phrases.
HW:

• Complete the Comma Quiz using your notes.
• Read assigned selection from the literary theory packet.
• Study 2.1 Vocabulary - test Monday 10/18.

Handout: Commas. (Print and bring to class.)

Thursday: 10/14
3rd Period:
IC: You will hand in the completed Comma Quiz. You will begin by taking a reading quiz over chapters five and six of The Great Gatsby. We will discuss the developing symbolism within the text, and focus on the characterization of the females within the novel. We will discuss your reading and annotations of "I am a Feminist" by Leonard Pitts. We will end class with a brief vocabulary review.
HW:

• Read assigned selection from the literary theory packet.
• Study 2.1 Vocabulary - test Monday 10/18.

4th and 5th Period:
IC: You will begin by taking the reading quiz over chapters five and six of The Great Gatsby. We will discuss the ten most commonly used comma rules. You will complete a sentence composing activity that deals with appositive phrases.
HW:

• Complete the Comma Quiz using your notes.
• Read assigned selection from the literary theory packet.
• Study 2.1 Vocabulary - test Monday 10/18.

Handout: Commas. (Print and bring to class.)

Friday: 10/15
3rd Period:
IC: We will attend the CMHS College Fair.

• Read assigned selection from the literary theory packet.
• Study 2.1 Vocabulary - test Monday 10/18.

4th and 5th Period:
IC: We will discuss the developing symbolism within The Great Gatsby, and focus on the characterization of the females within the novel. We will discuss your reading and annotations of "I am a Feminist" by Leonard Pitts. We will end class with a brief vocabulary review.
HW:

• Read assigned selection from the literary theory packet.
• Study 2.1 Vocabulary - test Monday 10/18.

The Great Gatsby Reading Schedule

The Great Gatsby
by F. Scott Fitzgerald

Reading Schedule: Be sure to read the following selections by the dates listed below. Remember to expect a brief reading quiz over each selection on the date listed. **Since this is an ongoing assignment, you are responsible for keeping up with the reading schedule regardless of absences. This means that even if you are absent on a day before reading is due, you are still responsible for the reading quiz on the day you return. Be prepared so that you can learn as much as possible in class each day.

Thursday 10/7 - Ch. 1-2
Tuesday 10/12 - Ch. 3-4
Thursday 10/14 - Ch. 5-6
Tuesday 10/19 - Ch. 7
Thursday 10/21 - Ch. 8-9

Weekly Schedule 10/4 - 10/8

Monday: 10/4
IC: You will begin class by handing in any vocabulary make-up work and taking the Lesson 1.4 Vocabulary Test. I will distribute graded papers as you complete the test. When you have finished taking the 1.4 Test, you will complete Writer's Notebook Entry #6. Depending on the amount of time we have left in class, you will use your notes from Ordinary People to discuss your application of Psychoanalytic Criticism with a partner. I will distribute copies of The Great Gatsby and go over the reading schedule for our study of this classic text.
HW: Double check to make sure that all of your Writer's Notebook Entries are in order.
Handout: Books will be distributed in class today.

Tuesday: 10/5
IC: We will finish viewing and discussing the film Ordinary People. You will hand in your notes over the film - you may take them home tonight to finish them up and hand in tomorrow if you prefer. You will complete an introduction to the 1.5 vocabulary words.
HW: Study 1.5 Vocabulary - test Monday 10/11.
Handout: 1.5 Vocabulary List (To be distributed in class.)

Wednesday: 10/6
IC: I will distribute your graded vocabulary tests and give you time to record any missed words for make up work. Remember to consult the handout for earning back points on missed vocabulary. We will also go over the 1.5 Vocabulary List. You will participate in an activity and discussion that will serve as an introduction to the study of literary theory. You will be able to answer the following essential questions:

• What is literary theory?
• Why do people study literary theory?

I will provide you with a brief introduction to the social and historical context of Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby.
HW: Study 1.5 Vocabulary - test Monday 10/11.
Handout: Literary Theory Handout (To be distributed in class.)

Thursday: 10/7
IC: You will take a reading quiz over chapters one and two of The Great Gatsby. We will discuss elements of characterization and thematic development in the beginning of the text. You will take some notes about the historical and social context of the novel.
HW: Study 1.5 Vocabulary - test Monday 10/11.

Friday: 10/8
IC: We will begin by using the elements of poetic analysis to perform a close reading of Robert Frost's "Nothing Gold Can Stay." You will then work with a partner to complete an in depth vocabulary review for all of Unit One vocabulary. Depending on the amount of time we have left, we will talk about analogies as a useful tool for thinking and writing about abstractions, as well as a skill that you will be required to use on college entrance exams such as the SAT and ACT.
HW:

• Study 1.5 Vocabulary - test Monday 10/11.

Handout: Unit One Vocabulary Review Crossword (To be distributed in class.)

Weekly Schedule 9/27 - 10/1 Homecoming Week!

Sunday: 9/26 - Happy Birthday, Ryan!

Monday: 9/27 - Movie Night on the Patio 7pm $3
IC: Change of plans: you'll have a substitute teacher in and work on a vocabulary activity.

Tuesday: 9/28 - Homecoming T-Shirt Day; Dodgeball Tournament in the Gym 7pm
IC: Turn in PERMISSION SLIPS. Review and completion of guided notes for psychoanalysis. Hand in guided notes. Introduction to 1.4 Vocabulary.
HW: Study vocabulary - test Monday 10/4.
Handout: 1.4 Vocabulary List. (To be distributed in class.)

Wednesday: 9/29 - BBQ Lunch on the Patio; Homecoming Dress Up Day (Must Still Be In Dress Code!) - Happy Birthday, Ian!
IC: Begin viewing film: Ordinary People. We will discuss the elements of psychoanalytic literary criticism as they provide insight into the characterization and actions of each character within the film.
HW: No homework day.

Thursday: 9/30 - Early Dismissal at 1:35 for Powderpuff Football Game; Wear Class Colors - Happy Birthday, Avery!
IC: Continue viewing film: Ordinary People. We will discuss the elements of psychoanalytic literary criticism as they provide insight into the characterization and actions of each character within the film.
HW: Study vocabulary - test Monday 10/4.

Friday: 10/1 - Assembly Schedule; Wear Maroon and White; Homecoming Parade Begins at 5:30 at Broadmoor Elementary; Tailgate at 6pm in the Parking Lot; Homecoming Football Game at 7pm in the Stadium - GO INDIANS!
IC: Continue viewing and discussing film: Ordinary People. Vocabulary Review.
HW:

• Study vocabulary - test Monday 10/4.
• Complete Writer's Notebook Entry #5.
  
• Make good decisions, be good to your bodies, and have fun!

Saturday: 10/2 - Homecoming Dance in the Auxiliary Gym 8:30pm - 11:30pm

Weekly Schedule 9/20 - 9/24

Monday: 9/20
IC: Hand in Rhetorical Analysis Revisions. MLA and Turnitin.com tutorials in the Integration Lab. We'll end with a reading quiz over chapters 18-21 of The Catcher in the Rye.
HW:

• Study vocabulary - test 9/23.
• Check out the Diana Hacker Writer's Reference Website - You are expected to use this as a reference in formatting your papers this year.
• Access and read the How to Submit a Paper Information Sheet on Turnitin.com.
  

Handout: You will create you own MLA Formatting Handout in the Integration Lab.

Tuesday: 9/21
IC: In class introduction to the central tenets of psychoanalytic criticism. You will complete guided notes in class as we discuss the rudiments of psychoanalytic theory and how it translates to psychoanalytic literary criticism. We will work as a class to make connections to the text of The Catcher in the Rye. We will end class with a brief vocabulary review.
HW: Study vocabulary - test 9/23.
Handout: Guided notes for psychoanalytic psychology/psychoanalytic literary theory. (To be distributed in class.)

Wednesday: 9/22 - Class Meeting Schedule - Happy Birthday Giselle!
IC: Reading quiz over chapters 18-24 of The Catcher in the Rye. Discussion of reading selection. Pass back vocabulary tests and discuss requirements for earning points back on missed test questions. Vocabulary review.
HW: Study vocabulary - test tomorrow.

Class Meeting Schedule - All juniors are to report to the main gym during the class meeting.
Zero Hour 6:40 - 7:30
1st 7:35 - 8:25
2nd 8:30 - 9:20
3rd 9:25 - 10:20
CLASS MEETING - 10:25 - 10:40
*Seniors - Auditorium
*Juniors - Main Gym
*Sophomores - Auxiliary Gym
*Freshmen - Cafeteria
4th 10:45 - 11:30
5th (a) 11:35 - 12:25 (First Lunch)
5th (b) 12:30 - 1:20 (Second Lunch)
6th 1:25 - 2:10
7th 2:15 - 3:00

Thursday: 9/23
IC: You will begin class with the 1.3 Vocabulary Test. We will continue our introduction and discussion of psychoanalytic literary criticism. You will work on application of this theory to the text of The Catcher in the Rye.
HW: Your homework involves completing Writer's Notebook Entry #4. Be sure to free-write for at least fifteen minutes, and keep the completed entry in your notebook with the first three entries. Remember that you will be responsible for turning in all twelve completed Writer's Notebook Entries at semester.
Handout:

• Be sure to make use of the Guidelines for Earning Points Back on Vocabulary to complete vocabulary make up sentences before the test today.
• Ordinary People permission slip - Print and have a parent or guardian sign. Bring this to class with you by Monday.
  

Friday: 9/24 - Happy Birthday Jessica!
IC: Reading quiz over chapters 25-26 of The Catcher in the Rye. Brief review and discussion of the central tenets of psychoanalysis. Introduction to 1.4 Vocabulary will be postponed until Monday. Turn in your books.
HW: Study vocabulary - test 9/30.

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Weekly Schedule 9/13 - 9/17

Monday: 9/13
IC: We will begin with a Reading Quiz over chapters 8-11 of The Catcher in the Rye. We'll continue our discussion of characterization, symbolism, and theme within the text through chapter eleven. We'll end the class period with a vocabulary review.
HW: Study vocabulary - test 9/16.

Tuesday: 9/14
IC: Mr. Smith, the junior counselor, will be in to speak with you for approximately fifteen minutes. We will complete a sentence-composing activity with discussion. I will distribute your graded rhetorical analyses and we will discuss the rubric, common issues, and revision expectations. Sentence-composing Unscrambling to Imitate.
HW:

• Study vocabulary - test 9/16.
• Rhetorical Analysis Revisions due 9/20.
  

Handout: An Essay Exam Rubric will be attached to your graded rhetorical analysis. Be sure to pay close attention to this rubric as you revise your essays.

Wednesday: 9/15 - Back to School Night!
IC: We will begin with a Reading Quiz over chapters 12-14 of The Catcher in the Rye. We'll discuss the reading. Next, we'll do a close reading of the poem "On My First Son" by Ben Jonson and continue our discussion of the elements of poetic analysis. We'll end class with a brief vocabulary review.
HW:

• Study vocabulary - test tomorrow 9/16.
• Rhetorical Analysis Revisions due 9/20.
  

Thursday: 9/16 - 2 Hour Delayed Start Schedule - Happy Birthday Jordan!
IC: This is a short day so we'll begin with the 1.2 Vocabulary Test and then finish up with Writer's Notebook Entry #3. We will also take a brief look at Mark 5.1-20 as it relates to the overarching themes of The Catcher in the Rye. What is the role of personal identity in Holden's struggle?
HW: Rhetorical Analysis Revisions due 9/20. Be sure to consult the Questions for Guiding Your Revision.

2 Hour Delayed Start Schedule
0 Hour 9:00 - 9:35
1st 9:40 - 10:15
2nd 10:20 - 10:55
3rd 11:00 - 11:40
4th 11:45 - 12:20
5th 12:25 - 1:00 / 1st Lunch
5th 1:05 - 1:40 / 2nd Lunch
6th 1:45 - 2:20
7th 2:25 - 3:00
Dismissal

Friday: 9/17
IC: We'll begin with a Reading Quiz and brief discussion of chapters 15-17 of The Catcher in the Rye. Introduction of 1.3 vocabulary. We'll end the week with a Friday Poem.
HW:

• Study vocabulary - test 9/23.
  
• Rhetorical Analysis Revisions due 9/20.

Handout: 1.3 Vocabulary List to be Distributed in Class

Weekly Schedule 9/8 - 9/10

Wednesday: 9/8
IC: You will begin by taking a reading quiz over chapters 1-3 of The Catcher in the Rye. We will discuss the use of characterization to introduce the complex character of Holden Caulfield. The class period will end with a brief vocabulary review in preparation for the test tomorrow.
HW: Study vocabulary - test tomorrow 9/9!

Thursday: 9/9
IC: You will begin class by taking the 1.1 vocabulary test over unit one Greek and Latin roots and prefixes. We will continue our discussion of the first three chapters of The Catcher in the Rye, and then we'll end the class period with a Writer's Notebook Activity.

Friday: 9/10
IC: You will begin with a reading quiz over chapters 4-7 of The Catcher in the Rye. We will discuss the reading selection with respect to the following elements of literary study: characterization, symbolism, theme, and types of characters. I will distribute 1.2 Vocabulary and we will go over the words in class.
HW: Study vocabulary - test 9/16.
Handout: Vocabulary 1.2 List (To be distributed in class.)

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Salinger Reading Schedule

The Catcher in the Rye
by J.D. Salinger

Reading Schedule: Be sure to read the following selections by the dates listed below. Remember to expect a brief reading quiz over each selection on the date listed. **Since this is an ongoing assignment, you are responsible for keeping up with the reading schedule regardless of absences. This means that even if you are absent on a day before reading is due, you are still responsible for the reading quiz on the day you return. Be prepared so that you can learn as much as possible in class each day.

Wednesday 9/8 - Ch. 1-3
Friday 9/10 - Ch. 4-7
Monday 9/13 - Ch. 8-11
Wednesday 9/15 - Ch. 12-14
Friday 9/17 - Ch. 15-17
Monday 9/20 - Ch. 18-21
Wednesday 9/22 - Ch. 22-24
Friday 9/24 - Ch. 25-26

Writer's Notebook Entries

"The true art of memory is the art of attention."
- Samuel Johnson


Entry #1 (8/30)
This entry is to capture where you are in your life. It might be a good idea to begin with a comment on your general situation as you sense it. Begin with a broad comment; then let your mind sweep through your recent life. Record specifics, bits of dialogue, frustrations, pleasures, questions, dreams - everything that comes to you. Be specific.

Entry #2 (9/9) - Stones in the River
Brace yourselves: this entry involves just a wee bit of drawing. Don't worry, the point isn't how pretty you make it. Begin by drawing two squiggly lines on your paper so that they form the banks of a river - make it large so that you have room in which to write. Now, imagine the river as a stream of time - maybe your timeline flows from left to right, or maybe it flows from right to left (maybe it's a whirlpool?!). Begin drawing stones in your river. Each stone should represent a specific place that played a role of importance at some point in your life. You might choose to arrange the stones in chronological sequence, and you might not - it's your river. Think of big places and little places as well - for example, my stones include the whole town of Durango, Colorado, but also my grandmother's kitchen (whichever house she resided in at the time), and the top of one specific rock at the very pinnacle of the La Plata Mountains. Be sure to draw the size of the stones in accordance with their importance - a place that is very near and dear to your heart should appear as a larger stone, while a place where something cool once happened ought to be represented as a smaller stone. Be sure to label each stone (e.g. - Grandma's Kitchen in the house on Weber Street). After you've spent some time drawing and labeling the stones (be sure to use color as appropriate - Durango is a green stone for me), revisit each stone, one at a time, and write little lists of people (maybe pictures/caricatures) and pets that go with each place. For example, the weird neighbors I had in Durango that always left crookneck squash and snap beans on my porch when they harvested their huge gardens, they definitely go on the little list for Durango. After you've spent some time conjuring up people and pets, then revisit each stone and add some sensory detail (this might take the form of little satellite stones that orbit each of the place stones/lists). Include sights, smells, tastes, feelings, and sounds that come to mind when you remember these important places. (It's cliche, I know, but smells and tastes of cookies go with Grandma's kitchen in my river.) After you've finished, take a couple of minutes to survey what you've written/drawn, and include anything you've forgotten - or anything additional that you think belongs. Finally, it's time to spend a few minutes writing about one of the people/places in your river. Select an image or memory that is meaningful to you and, on an additional sheet of paper, free write for fifteen minutes. Include absolutely everything you can think of in relation to the place you've chosen. Remember that the goal here is to collect writing experiences, so keep that pen/pencil moving, and don't stop to reread, edit, or revise as you're writing - just keep it flowing.

Entry #3 (9/16)
Read and respond to the following quotation: "Try to understand men. If you understand each other you will be kind to each other. Knowing a man well never leads to hate and nearly always leads to love." - John Steinbeck. Respond by explaining what you understand this quotation to mean, then explore the relevance of these words within your personal experience. What experiences have you had with people that either serve to support or disprove Steinbeck's assertions? Finally, consider the global significance of Steinbeck's ideas. How can we learn from each other on a global scale? How is this relevant in the world today?

Entry #4 (9/23)
List personal items in your possession. Don't just name individual items - include brief descriptions and associations you have with them. Start by emptying out the contents of your wallet or purse - or better yet, your backpack or locker. Arrange the items in whatever way suits you, then study them. Hold them. Read the writing on the ones that have writing. Smell the ones that have smells. As an alternative, go to the medicine cabinet in your bathroom, cosmetic drawer, or refrigerator. List jars, bottles, cans, and individual items. Explore your association with these items. Be specific and remember to spend at least fifteen minutes in the act of writing.

Entry #5 (10/1)
Develop a list of people to use for descriptive portraits. Spend a few minutes sitting quietly and allowing your mind to roam throughout your life history. As you make your list, add comments about the relationship between you and these individuals. Make sure your list is full of detail and observations. Be sure to write for at least fifteen minutes and correctly label your entry.

Entry #6 (10/4)
Select a dream, fear, challenge, accomplishment, or decision that has had an impact on your life. It does not have to be something that has been life altering, but it has caused you to be reflective in some way. Be specific about all the details, images, other individuals, associations, connections, and feelings related to this situation. Be sure to correctly label your entry.

Entry #7 (10/11)
Refer back to the list of people you made in Entry #5. Select one person from your list. Describe the person and elaborate on the relationship you have shared with him or her. Remember to include more than physical details in your description. Include all that comes to you about the relationship. Try to develop a specific event that embodies some aspect of the person's character. Be specific and label your entry.

Entry #8 (10/18) - The Action of a Sentence (from Writing Down the Bones by Natalie Goldberg)
Verbs are very important. They are the action and energy of a sentence. Be aware of how you use them. Try this exercise. Fold a sheet of paper in half the long way. On the left side of the page list ten nouns. Any ten.
lilacs, horse, mustache, cat, fiddle, muscles, dinosaur, seed, plug, video

Now, turn the paper over to the right column. Think of an occupation; for example, a carpenter, doctor, flight attendant. List fifteen verbs on the right half of the page that go with that position.
A Cook: saute, chop, mince, slice, cut, heat, broil, taste, boil, bake, fry, marinate, whip, stir, scoop

Open the page. You have nouns listed in a row down the left side and verbs listed on the right. Try joining the nouns with the verbs to see what new combinations you can get, and then finish the sentences, casting the verbs in the past tense if you need to.

Dinosaurs marinate in the earth. The fiddles boiled the air with their music. The lilacs sliced the sky into purple.

Here are some other examples of the use of verbs: Her husband's breath sawing her sleep in half... My blood buzzes like a hornet's nest. The sunken light of late day stretches on their propane tank.

At the bottom of the page, provide three excellent sentences in which you pair nouns and verbs in an original way.

Entry #9 (11/1)
Record impressions of where you live. Include as many sensory details and descriptions of your home as you can in fifteen minutes. You may also include descriptions of the people and pets with which you live. Go through your dwelling room by room, hallway by hallway, smell by smell in your entry. Be sure to describe the lighting and sounds in each room. Try to capture the fleeting impressions and details. Record any associations you make - what comes to mind as you write these descriptive details? Perhaps your mind will connect back to other places you've lived; work those details into your entry. Be specific and label your entry.

Entry #10 (11/5)

"The act of putting pen to paper encourages pause for thought, this in turn makes us think more deeply about life, which helps use regain our equilibrium." - Norbet Platt

With the goal of examining your own equilibrium, or state of balance, take a moment to reflect on your daily life in writing. List current activities you do: attend classes, read, write papers, take tests; drive or ride to school; sleep and roll out of bed in the morning; talk with friends, teachers, parents; hold a job or play sports; draw, paint, or play a musical instrument; attend church or participate in community service; etc. Then from the list, select one or two to write about in greater detail. Record everything that comes to you: how it feels to do the activity, why you like doing the activity, how long you've been doing the activity, etc. Explore your relationship to the activity, and close by reflecting on the balance of activities in your life. Be specific and label your entry.

Entry #11 (11/8)
Select a favorite personal photograph that connects with some aspect of your life - past or present. In as much detail as possible, describe the images within the photograph. Discuss how this photograph makes connections or associations with your life and memories. Describe the events, situations, or relationships surrounding the time of the photograph. (If you cannot think of a photograph, you may select a painting or album cover, or some other image that is important in your life.) Be specific and label your entry.

Entry #12 (11/15)
"When it comes to life, the critical things is whether you take things for granted or take them with gratitude." - G. K. Chesterton

To begin this entry, make a list of twenty things you are thankful for today. Once your list is finished, go back and put a check mark beside those things that you are grateful for that are not monetary or material. Then, reflect on the above quote. Do you think the critical thing in life is the attitude with which you approach it? Reflect on this in writing.

Weekly Schedule 8/30 - 9/3

Monday: 8/30
IC: Writer's Notebook Activity - with introduction to the Writer's Notebook. Discussion and analysis of the rhetorical situation and use of rhetorical strategies in Lewis Thomas's "On Natural Death."

Tuesday: 8/31 - Happy Birthday Corey!
IC: Sentence Composing - Rationale for imitation and "chunking" sentences to imitate the grammar of the greats. Introduction to Literary Analysis and distribution of The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger with reading schedule.
HW: Read the short story "A Perfect Day for Bananafish" by J.D. Salinger
Handout: "A Perfect Day for Bananafish" - J.D. Salinger (Paper handout will be distributed in class)

Wednesday: 9/1
IC: Poetic Analysis of "Behind Grandma's House" by Gary Soto. Introduction to Vocabulary 1.1 - Unit One Greek and Latin Roots and Prefixes
HW: Study vocabulary - Test Thursday 9/9
Handout: "Behind Grandma's House" - Gary Soto, Vocabulary 1.1 (Paper copies of each handout will be distributed in class), Vocabulary 1.1 List (Will be distributed in class, but here is a link to a copy just in case you find yourself in need of an extra)

Thursday: 9/2
IC: Sentence Composing - "Chunking" to imitate and unscrambling to imitate. Interactive notes for Elements of Literature with examples from "A Perfect Day for Bananafish."
HW: Study vocabulary - Test Thursday 9/9

Friday: 9/3 - Assembly Schedule for Fall Sports Kick Off
IC: Vocabulary Review. Interactive notes for Elements of Literature with examples from "A Perfect Day for Bananafish" (continued). Friday Poem.
HW: Study vocabulary - Test Thursday 9/9

Saturday: 9/4 - Happy Birthday Ron!

Enjoy your four-day weekend!

Assembly Schedule for Friday 9/3

0 Hour 6:40-7:30
1st 7:35-8:15
2nd 8:20-9:00
3rd 9:05-9:40
Assembly 9:45-10:45
4th 10:50-11:35
5th 11:40-12:20 - First Lunch
5th 12:25-1:05 - Second Lunch
6th 1:10-1:50
7th 1:55-2:35
Dismissal

Sample Synthesis Statement for Ellison Speech

Refer to the following synthesis statement as you craft your own statements. Remember that the specificity and precision of this statement are part of what makes it an effective example of rhetorical analysis.

A continuous flow of immigrants to America in the early 1900s instilled fear in some Americans who felt the established order would disintegrate. In an address to congress on April 9, 1924, Senator Ellison Smith fought to preserve the perceived supremacy of the white race by beseeching policy makers to “shut the door” on immigration.

Welcome Back! Weekly Schedule 8/23-8/27

This will be the format for your weekly schedule all year long. Checking the blog is your responsibility; you don't have an excuse if you lose a handout, if you aren't in class, or if you don't remember what I assigned for homework.

Monday: 8/23
IC (In Class): Introductions, go over syllabus and expectations, explain blog.
HW (Homework): Review the class syllabus and read and sign the Academic Integrity Contract.
Handouts:
Course Syllabus

Tuesday: 8/24
IC (In Class): Hand in your signed Academic Integrity Contract. Introduction to rhetoric: definitions, history, the rhetorical situation. Activity: analyze college solicitation letters to determine persona. Discussion of the three elements of persona. (PIGSAC)
Handouts:
Introduction to Rhetoric Activity
Rhetoric: Definitions and Early History
The Rhetorical Situation

Wednesday: 8/25 - Happy Birthday Cameron!
IC (In Class): Introduction to Verb List for analyzing author's purpose. Review of the rhetorical situation. Activity: introduction to PIGSAC approach to rhetorical analysis. Crafting a synthesis sentence - demonstration. Rhetorical analysis of visual text.
HW (Homework): Write a synthesis sentence based on your rhetorical analysis of the American Red Cross Poster from 2004.
Handouts:
American Red Cross Poster, 2004 - Paper handout will be distributed in class.
Verbs to Use in Analyzing Aim/Purpose/Intention
Excerpt from Congressional Record, Address by Senator Ellison D. Smith, South Carolina, April 9, 1924

Thursday: 8/26
IC (In Class): Hand in your original synthesis sentence. Introduction and exploration of the Five Canons of Rhetoric and the Rhetorical Analysis Framework.
HW (Homework): Read Abraham Lincoln's Second Inaugural Address.
Handouts:
Five Canons of Rhetoric
Rhetorical Analysis Framework - Paper handout will be distributed in class.
Abraham Lincoln's Second Inaugural Address - Paper handout will be distributed in class.

Friday: 8/27
IC (In Class): In class essay: rhetorical analysis of President Lincoln's Second Inaugural Address. Due at the end of class.
HW (Homework): Read "On Natural Death" by Lewis Thomas.
Handouts:
"On Natural Death" - Lewis Thomas (Paper handout will be distributed in class.)