2020-21: Go to your Canvas Portal to access class content for this school year.
2019-20: NTI Information:
All NTI assignments and directions can be found on Google Classroom.
For April 6-20, you must read the book Animal Farm and complete the study guide packet.
I gave these materials out on our last day together, but you can also find them on Google Classroom.
Students can follow their own pace, as long as your finish by April 20.
When you finish the assignment, you can turn it in by emailing me either a picture of your hand-written work or a typed copy.
Go back on Google Classroom on April 20 to receive more NTI assignments.
Fri. March 13: I will assign work for over the break: Finish the novel Things Fall Apart and complete the study guide packet.
Thurs. March 12: 1. You will create Okonkwo's family tree:
Create a diagram to show the relationships between Okonkwo and the other members of his family.
Under each character's name, leave a brief description or details about that character.
2. We will review the plot of Chapters 7-9. 3. Exit-Slip: Would you classify the Ibo people as civilized? Why or why not?
Wed. March 11: You will read Chapter 9 and analyze the character development.
Tues. March 10: ACT
Mon. March 9: You will read Chapters 7 and 8 of the novel, answering interpretive questions over the text.
Fri. March 6: Grammar Friday:
We will go over a few examples from yesterday's assignment.
We will go over the 4 types of sentences.
You will practice creating examples of the 4 types of sentences.
Thurs. March 5: 1. You will finish reading Chapters 5-6 and analyzing characters' relationships. 2. You will read Chapter 7, answering interpretive questions over the text.
Wed. March 4: 1. You will read Chapter 4, analyzing Okonkwo's character development. 2. You will begin reading Chapters 5-6 and analyzing characters' relationships.
Tues. March 3: You will read Chapters 2 and 3, analyzing the character development.
Mon. March 2: 1. I will assign copies of the novel Things Fall Apart. 2. We will preview the novel. 3. You will read Chapter 1 and analyze the character development.
Fri. Feb. 28: You will finish Unit 3 Test and enter your test scores online.
You can get out your phone when you are completely done.
Thurs. Feb. 27: Unit 3 Test
Wed. Feb. 26: 1. We will go over the questions for "The Briefcase." 2. We will discuss deeper themes within the story.
Tues. Feb. 25: 1. Presentations 2. You will read and analyze the short story "The Briefcase" (pg. 361).
Mon. Feb. 24: Presentations
Fri. Feb. 21: You will play a break-out game related to the theme of Justice
Thurs. Feb. 20: 1. We will review the schedule for the next couple of weeks. 2. You will continue the "Protest Playbook" Project:
Write the content of each sub-heading, making 3 references to class-texts to support your claims/ideas.
Create and edit your presentation aid (Google Slides or Power Point) and then share it with me.
Rehearse the delivery of your presentation.
Wed. Feb. 19: 1. We will review the schedule for the next couple of weeks. 2. You will continue the "Protest Playbook" Project:
Write the content of each sub-heading, making 3 references to class-texts to support your claims/ideas.
Create and edit your presentation aid (Google Slides or Power Point) and then share it with me.
Rehearse the delivery of your presentation.
Tues. Feb. 18: 1. I will show you how to navigate the platform for the online field test you will be taking next week.
Write the content of each sub-heading, making 3 references to class-texts to support your claims/ideas.
Mon. Feb. 17: NO SCHOOL
Fri. Feb. 14: 1. Announcements:
Unit 3 Test will be next Thursday, February 20.
We will play a breakout game on Friday, February 21.
2. I will provide you with the study guide for the Unit 3 Test. 3. Today, at the bare minimum, you must accomplish the following task for the protest project:
Create the 10 sub-headings for your plan.
Examples of appropriate sub-headings:
Who We Are?
Defining the Problem
What We Want?
Protest Guidelines/Step
Protester Rules of Behavior
3. If you finish creating all of your sub-headings, move on to the next step:
Write the content of each sub-heading, making 3 references to class-texts to support your claims/ideas.
Thurs. Feb. 13: 1. We will go over a few of the examples from yesterday's punctuation pre-assessment. 2. We will begin the "Protest Playbook" Project:
Analyzing the Prompt
Choosing a Cause
Wed. Feb. 12: 1. You will schedule classes for next year. 2. You will take a punctuation pre-assessment. 3. You will finish the work from yesterday (and/or other make-up work).
Tues. Feb. 11: You will read "Bile" and perform the accompanying tasks (Close Reader Workbook pg. 105).
Mon. Feb. 10: 1. Don't worry about turning in the worksheet for the Gandhi documentary. 2. You will read and analyze the functional document "Revolution 2.0."
Fri. Feb. 7: SCHOOL CANCELED
Thurs. Feb. 6: SCHOOL CANCELED
Wed. Feb. 5: 1. We will read a letter to Viceroy, Lord Irwin from Gandhi (pg.352) and answer analytical questions. 2. You will watch a clip from the documentary Gandhi: The Rise to Fame (pg. 359) and answer analytical questions.
Tues. Feb. 4: 1. 2nd period: New seating chart. 2. Reminder to turn in the work from yesterday, if you haven't already. 3. We will watch a short biography about Mohandas Gandhi. 4. I will show you a map of the British Empire's territory. 5. You will read and annotate "On Civil Disobedience," by Mohandas Gandhi and analyze the following elements:
audience
speaker
purpose
message
organizational structure
Mon. Feb. 3: 1. You will read and analyze the use of imagery, repetition and other poetic devices in "Cloudy Day" (pg. 373). 2. You will write a poem using imagery, repetition, and other poetic devices to help you convey the theme of freedom or confinement.
Fri. Feb. 1: Grammar Friday: Subjects, Predicates, and Phrases
Thurs. Jan. 30: 1. Scheduling Information - Link to Video 2. Free Time
Wed. Jan. 29: You will read MLK's "Letter from Birmingham Jail" (pg. 319), stopping periodically to answer analytical questions
Fri. Jan. 24: You will finish watching the film Selma and answer interpretive questions.
Thurs. Jan. 23: You will watch the film Selma and answer interpretive questions.
Wed. Jan. 22: You will analyze the poetry of Claude McKay.
Fri. Jan. 17: Grammar Friday:
I will provide you with notes over the 8 parts of speech.
We will briefly review the 8 parts of speech (Power Point).
You will identify basic parts of speech in sentences (Worksheet).
Thurs. Jan. 16: Individual Quiz:
You will read and annotate an informational article about Muhammad Ali.
You will answer follow-up questions.
Wed. Jan. 15: 1. Bell-ringer: You will answer interpretive questions over the text from yesterday. 2. You will read the short story "Passing" by Langston Hughes and answer interpretive questions over the text.
Finish for HW if not finished during class.
Tues. Jan. 14: We will read "My Dungeon Shook: A Letter to My Nephew," by James Baldwin and analyze the text using the SOAPSTone method.
Mon. Jan. 13: 1. We will go over the parallel structure work from Friday.
Turn this in when we're done going over it.
2. We will read the first couple paragraphs of MLK's "I Have a Dream" speech and identify some examples of parallel structure. 3. You will identify examples of parallel structure in the rest of MLK's speech. (Worksheet)
Fri. Jan. 10: 1. Reminder: Turn in the assignment from yesterday if you haven't already (Workbook pg. 99). 2. I will introduce the topic of parallel structure. 3. You will correct errors in parallel structure.
Thurs. Jan. 9: 1. You will watch a couple of short documentaries about the March on Washington.
2. You will read Josephine Baker's "Speech at the March on Washington" and perform the accompanying tasks (Close Reader Workbook pg. 99-104).
Wed. Jan. 8: 1. You will view a few videos about the Legacy of Lynching Memorial. 2. You will answer follow-up questions.
Tues. Jan. 7: 1. We will review the classroom expectations. 2. You will analyze the poems "I Hear America Singing," by Walt Whitman, and "I, Too," by Langston Hughes.
Mon. Jan. 6: 1. Welcome back PowerPoint. 2. We will start Unit 3: A Hard-Won Liberty by exploring some essential unit questions:
What liberties or freedoms should we consider to be essential or absolutely necessary?
Should people sacrifice some liberty or freedoms for the sake of security or collective well-being? If so, which freedoms should be sacrificed?
Is liberty and justice for all attainable? Why or why not?
Fri. Dec. 20: FINAL EXAMS
Thurs. Dec. 19: FINAL EXAMS
Wed. Dec. 18: FINAL EXAMS
Tues. Dec. 17: Study Session for the Final Exam
Mon. Dec. 16: Study Session for the Final Exam
Fri. Dec. 13: You will analyze the development of characters, settings, symbolism, and themes in the film Moana.
Thurs. Dec. 12: You will analyze the development of characters, settings, symbolism, and themes in the film Moana.
Wed. Dec. 11: You will analyze the development of characters, settings, symbolism, and themes in the film Up.
Tues. Dec. 10: You will analyze the development of characters, settings, symbolism, and themes in the film Up.
Mon. Dec. 9: 1. 20 Minute Session: You will write an argument in response to the timed-writing assignment. 2. We will go ahead and examine the movie worksheets for tomorrow.
Fri. Dec. 6: 40 Minute Session: You will write an argument in response to the timed-writing assignment.
Thurs. Dec. 5: You will plan and pre-write in preparation for the timed-writing assignment.
Wed. Dec. 4: 1. Reminder:
Any late work MUST be turned in by next Friday, December 13!
Turn in the work from yesterday.
2. You will examine the prompt and rubric for the timed-writing assignment. 3. You will explore your prior knowledge and opinions on the topic. 4. You will read and annotate the source material for the timed-writing assignment. HOMEWORK; - Finish the classwork.
Tues. Dec. 3: 1. Reminder: There are 3 weeks left of the first semester; any late work MUST be turned in by next Friday, December 13! 2. You will analyze the painting TheStarry Night, by Vincent Van Gogh, using the OPTIC method. 3. We will read Van Gogh's biographical information. 4. You will perform the tasks on page 48 of the Close Reader Workbook. 5. We will read Anne Sexton's biographical information. 6. You will perform the tasks on page 49-50 of the Close Reader Workbook. HOMEWORK: - Finish the classwork and turn it ALL in tomorrow.
Mon. Dec. 2: 1. Reminders:
Bring your Close Reader Workbook tomorrow.
There are 3 weeks left of the first semester; any late work MUST be turned in by next Friday, December 13!
Here are the main tasks we have left this semester:
Finish reading Collections texts.
Timed-Writing Assessment: Writing an Argument about a Junk Food Ban
Final Exam
2. We will read "Simplexity" (pg. 129) and answer the Analyzing the Text questions.
THANKSGIVING BREAK
Tues. Nov. 26: 1. You will examine (and listen to a reading of) the graphic novel version of The Metamorphosis (pg. 107-125). 2. You will answer the Analyzing the Text questions. HOMEWORK: - Explanatory essay is due Friday, Nov. 29 through Google Classroom.
Mon. Nov. 25: Work Day: Explanatory Essay HOMEWORK: - Explanatory essay is due Friday, Nov. 29 through Google Classroom.
Fri. Nov. 22: 1. I will officially assign the explanatory essay. 2. Gallery Walk: 3-D Art Work 3. You will work on your explanatory essay. HOMEWORK: - Explanatory essay is due next Friday, Nov. 29 through Google Classroom.
Thurs. Nov. 21: 1. You will read The Metamorphosis (pg. 93-105) and answer the Guiding Questions. 2. We will finalize our discussion of the story:
Themes
Connection to the unit theme of Change.
HOMEWORK: - 3-D Artwork is due in class TOMORROW. If you cannot bring it in, you must send me a picture of it.
Wed. Nov. 20: You will read The Metamorphosis (pg. 93-105) and answer the Guiding Questions. HOMEWORK: - 3-D Artwork is due in class on Friday, November 22. If you cannot bring it in, you must send me a picture of it.
Tues. Nov. 19: 1. You will turn in your worksheets for The Things They Carried as well as your copy of the novel. 2. We will go over the questions over "Magic Island" from yesterday. 3. You will analyze the development of theme in the short animated film More. HOMEWORK: - 3-D Artwork is due in class on Friday, November 22. If you cannot bring it in, you must send me a picture of it.
Mon. Nov. 18: 1. We will begin the next unit: Response to Change. 2. You will respond to the unit quote:
"When the wind of change blows, some build walls while others build windmills."
3. We will read the poem "Magic Island" (textbook pg. 137-138). 4. You will answer questions over the poem. HOMEWORK: - 3-D Artwork is due in class on Friday, November 22. If you cannot bring it in, you must send me a picture of it.
Fri. Nov. 15: Workday:
Plan out your art project.
Work on your literary analysis essay.
HOMEWORK: - Final draft of the Literary Analysis Essay is due TONIGHT @ 11:59PM through Google Classroom. - 3-D Artwork is due in class on Friday, November 22. If you cannot bring it in, you must send me a picture of it.
Thurs. Nov. 14: Workday:
Plan out your art project.
Work on your literary analysis essay.
HOMEWORK: - Final draft of the Literary Analysis Essay is due TOMORROW @ 11:59PM through Google Classroom. - 3-D Artwork is due in class on Friday, November 22. If you cannot bring it in, you must send me a picture of it.
Wed. Nov. 13: Workday:
Plan out your art project.
Work on your literary analysis essay.
HOMEWORK: - Final draft of the Literary Analysis Essay is due Friday, November 15 @ 11:59PM through Google Classroom. - 3-D Artwork is due in class on Friday, November 22. If you cannot bring it in, you must send me a picture of it.
Tues. Nov. 12: Workday:
Plan out your art project.
Work on your literary analysis essay.
HOMEWORK: - Final draft of the Literary Analysis Essay is due Friday, November 15 @ 11:59PM through Google Classroom. - 3-D Artwork is due in class on Friday, November 22. If you cannot bring it in, you must send me a picture of it BEFORE class.
Mon. Nov. 11: 1. Final Project: How We See Things - 3-D Artwork and Explanatory Essay 2. Workday:
Plan out your art project.
Work on your literary analysis essay.
HOMEWORK: - Final draft of the Literary Analysis Essay is due Friday, November 15 @ 11:59PM through Google Classroom. - 3-D Artwork is due in class on Friday, November 22. If you cannot bring it in, you must send me a picture of it BEFORE class.
Fri. Nov. 8: Workday for the essay:
Finalize your pre-writing.
Writing your first draft.
HOMEWORK: - Final draft of the Literary Analysis Essay is due next Friday, November 15 @ 11:59PM through Google Classroom.
Thurs. Nov. 7: You will plan and pre-write for your essay:
Finalize your working thesis statement.
Create a writing outline.
Identify potential textual evidence to use throughout your paper.
HOMEWORK: - Final draft of the Literary Analysis Essay is due next Friday, November 15 @ 11:59PM through Google Classroom.
Wed. Nov. 6: 1. You will examine the prompt and rubric for the essay. 2. You will plan and pre-write for your essay:
Decide on which prompt you will respond to.
Decide on which chapters you will analyze in the paper.
Create a "working thesis statement."
HOMEWORK: - Final draft of the Literary Analysis Essay is due next Friday, November 15 @ 11:59PM through Google Classroom.
Tues. Nov. 5: NO SCHOOL
Mon. Nov. 4: We will read "The Lives of the Dead" and answer analytical questions over the text.
Fri. Nov. 1: 1. We will read "Night Life." 2. Discussion questions:
a. How did Rat Kiley get out of active duty?
b. What is the author's purpose in including this story so late in the novel and immediately following "The Ghost Stories"?
c. How does O'Brien emphasize the themes of self-destruction and consumption in this story?
3. We will read "The Lives of the Dead" and answer analytical questions over the text.
Thurs. Oct. 31: You will discuss "The Ghost Soldiers" in small groups.
Wed. Oct. 30: You will read "The Ghost Soldiers," taking notes over the author's use of imagery, symbolism, character, dialogue, suspense, irony, and theme. HOMEWORK: - Finish the classwork and be ready for a class discussion over the chapter tomorrow.
Tues. Oct. 28: 1. You will answer discussion questions over the text from yesterday. 2. We will read "Field Trip" (pg. 173-179). 3. You will answer the following questions on a separate sheet of paper:
a. Why does Tim return to the shit field?
b. What does the shit field represent for Tim?
c. What did Tim do with Kiowa's moccasins? What is the significance of this?
d. Explain the significance of the final sentence. Who or what is “all finished”?
Mon. Oct. 27: You will read "In the Field" and "Good Form" (pg.155-172) and answer analytical questions over the text.
Fri. Oct. 25: GAME DAY
Thurs. Oct. 24: 1. Turn in the work from yesterday. 2. We will discuss analytical questions over the chapters "Speaking of Courage" and "Notes."
Wed. Oct. 23: In small groups, you will discuss analytical questions over the chapters "Speaking of Courage" and "Notes."
Tues. Oct. 22: You will read and analyze "Speaking of Courage" and "Notes" (pg. 131-154).
Complete the Cornell Notes as you read.
Mon. Oct. 21: 1. We will finish the work from Friday.
Read The Things They Carried pages 111-130and pause between chapters to discuss in small groups.
2. You will read and analyze "Speaking of Courage" and "Notes" (pg. 131-154).
Complete the Cornell Notes as you read.
Fri. Oct. 18: 1. Turn in the assignment from yesterday, if you haven't already. 2. I will give you one more reminder of how to access the online textbook. 3. We will read The Things They Carried pages 111-130.
You will pause between chapters to discuss in small groups.
Thurs. Oct. 17: 1. Announcements:
There is one more activity from this past unit that I forgot to include.
Since it may show up on the fall final exam, we will do the activity today.
I will show you how to access the online text book, in case you ever need to do work from home.
2. You will analyze the painting Landscape with the Fall of Icarus (OPTIC Worksheet). 3. You will watch a short video about the Fall of Icarus. 4. You will annotate the poem "Musee des Beaux Arts" by W.H. Auden and answer analytical questions.
Wed. Oct. 16: 1. We will go over the Unit 1 Test questions and answers. 2. I will explain the grading curve for the test:
80-100% Advanced = 100% A
60-79% Proficient = 91% B
40-59% Basic = 82% C
20-39% Below Basic = 73% D
0-19% Far Below Basic = 64% F
3. Study Hall:
Read pg. 59-84 ofThe Things They Carried and complete the Cornell Notes.
4 Questions over the chapter "How to Tell a True War Story,"
Read pg. 85-110 of The Things They Carried and complete the Cornell Notes.
Questions over "The Night Face up" (Textbook pg. 171).
Questions over "The Math Instinct" (Textbook pg. 183).
Questions over the short story "Death by Scrabble," by Charlie Fish
TP-CASTT Analysis of 2 poems (Dickinson and Dunbar).
Tues. Oct. 15: 1. I will show you how to access and navigate the online textbook. 2. You will enter your test answers into the online platform. 3. Study Hall:
Read pg. 59-84 ofThe Things They Carried and complete the Cornell Notes.
4 Questions over the chapter "How to Tell a True War Story,"
Read pg. 85-110 of The Things They Carried and complete the Cornell Notes.
Questions over "The Night Face up" (Textbook pg. 171).
Questions over "The Math Instinct" (Textbook pg. 183).
Questions over the short story "Death by Scrabble," by Charlie Fish
TP-CASTT Analysis of 2 poems (Dickinson and Dunbar).
Mon. Oct. 14: 1. Reminder:
Turn in the HW due today (TPCASTT over 2 poems).
Turn in any work from last week.
2. We will read the Dickinson poem from the HW to help us warm-up for the test. 3. You will take Unit 1 Test.
If you finish early, you may do make-up work or work from another class.
Fri. Oct. 11: 1. You will read and answer questions over the short story "Death by Scrabble," by Charlie Fish. 2. Time to work on the HW. HOMEWORK: - TP-CASTT Analysis of 2 poems. DUE MONDAY, OCTOBER 14.
Thurs. Oct. 10: 1. You will read and analyze "The Math Instinct" (Textbook pg. 183). 2. Time to work on the HW. HOMEWORK: - You will read pg. 85-110 of The Things They Carried and complete the Cornell Notes. DUE FRIDAY, OCTOBER 11. - TP-CASTT Analysis of 2 poems. DUE MONDAY, OCTOBER 14.
Wed. Oct. 9: 1. Assign HW. 2. Announcement:
Keep your Cornell Notes (and the other novel assignments) in the SSR section of your binder.
Exception: Turn in the 3 journal response questions from Monday.
Unit 1 Test will be next Monday, October 14.
Study Guide for Unit 1 Test. Remember that this is a skills-based test.
3. You will have time to finish the assignment from yesterday. 4. You will answer discussion questions over the chapter "How to Tell a True War Story," from The Things They Carried. HOMEWORK: - Finish the classwork. DUE TOMORROW. - You will read pg. 85-110 of The Things They Carried and complete the Cornell Notes. DUE FRIDAY, OCTOBER 11. - TP-CASTT Analysis of 2 poems. DUE MONDAY, OCTOBER 14.