Students who are sophisticated writers and who pride themselves in being format AND content adept will readily understand that the research paper is a formal document that college professors will expect to be letter-perfect, even at the submission of the first draft; with this astute understanding taken into account, students must face the most strict requirements for such a document not only in the information that is researched, documented, and composed, but also in the Modern Language Association rules of research paper documentation. There is no excuse for errors in such an important assignment and although some leeway is provided for students at the secondary level, the post-secondary stringent grade marking and expectation of letter-perfect work is not only expected, but demanded. With that in mind, at the secondary level, the following marks were used in scoring senior research papers:
A Produces markedly superior work
B Produces superior work
C Demonstrates satisfactory work
D Needs to improve progress in work
F Demonstrates little or no progress in work
These descriptors are courtesy of Los Angeles Unified School District Form 34-H-1, titled "Criteria for Marks."
The following list denotes possible reasons students' research papers were marked down and does not represent every infraction that may be made:
1. Pages not numbered according to Modern Language Association (MLA) format requirements
2. Four-line heading not formatted according to MLA requirements
3. Spell-grammar check not used (run-ons, spelling errors and other such breaches)
4. Slang or trite expressions used in a formal document
5. Pronoun usage ("I", "You") and contractions are NOT PERMITTED in formal documents
6. Sources used are not reliable and do not reflect "Digital Library" type sources
7. No personal interview with an expert, expert not properly credentialed for reader, or interview not listed in Works Cited list
8. Widows/orphans improper formatting not fixed
9. Works Cited page sources not used in paper but listed in Works Cited page and/or Works Cited in two-page format instead of one page
10.Working outline and/or final draft of outline not provided
11.Page length (eight-ten pages) not met
12.Citations listed in body of document not correctly formatted according to MLA requirements
13.Research paper deadline not met
Wednesday, December 29, 2010
Saturday, December 18, 2010
Winter Recess December 17, 2010-January 9, 2011
Assignment: Research papers with no personal interview or an interview not conducted, written and cited correctly will be marked down by one letter grade.
Final drafts not received by Sunday night, December 19th at 11:59 P.M. will not receive a letter grade and may either receive a credit or a zero at the discretion of teacher judgment.
Physical project hours need to be completed over the winter recess break. Make certain you have a verifiable signatures from a mentor or person in authority who observed you completing observations (note-taking, interviewing, participating) in the physical project detailed on your senior project consent form. Twenty hours are required.
Presentation skill rehearsals begin Monday, January 10. Students should make note cards and be prepared to deliver a presentation of between eight and ten minutes, including the display of slides on power points. Classmates will take notes, ask extemporaneous questions, and score each rehearsed presentation. Students will rehearse presentations at least three times in front of classmates.
Final drafts not received by Sunday night, December 19th at 11:59 P.M. will not receive a letter grade and may either receive a credit or a zero at the discretion of teacher judgment.
Physical project hours need to be completed over the winter recess break. Make certain you have a verifiable signatures from a mentor or person in authority who observed you completing observations (note-taking, interviewing, participating) in the physical project detailed on your senior project consent form. Twenty hours are required.
Presentation skill rehearsals begin Monday, January 10. Students should make note cards and be prepared to deliver a presentation of between eight and ten minutes, including the display of slides on power points. Classmates will take notes, ask extemporaneous questions, and score each rehearsed presentation. Students will rehearse presentations at least three times in front of classmates.
Saturday, December 11, 2010
STUDYPATH* December 13-17, 2010
In-class assignments and class updates trump published blogs.
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
Monday
Power point presentations (see previous STUDYPATH description of required materials) are due Tuesday.
The Stranger two short-answer quizzes and the Vocabulary/Comprensive AB tests are due today in class.
Research papers are being scored and submitted to students on turnitin.com for final drafts, due on Friday, December 17; papers that contain no personal interview with an expert will be marked down.
Tuesday (Shortened Day)
Rehearsal dates for presentations are set to begin on January 10.
Words High School Students Should Know 91-100 were postponed until today and due Friday, when final test for this unit is scheduled in class.
Wednesday
Physical project logs formatting and required hourly submissions are reviewed in class and due on January 19; any log that does not meet hourly requirement or have valid and verifiable signatures will result in at least one letter grade down for final Expository Composition mark.
Thursday
The Stranger novels are returned to classroom for check in and then submitted to textbook room.
Senior project physical project and other pertinent requirements for holiday break will be discussed and finalized in class.
Friday
Words High School Students Should Know 91-100 test is scheduled today in class.
Holiday break homework is discussed and due dates are reviewed in class.
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
Monday
Power point presentations (see previous STUDYPATH description of required materials) are due Tuesday.
The Stranger two short-answer quizzes and the Vocabulary/Comprensive AB tests are due today in class.
Research papers are being scored and submitted to students on turnitin.com for final drafts, due on Friday, December 17; papers that contain no personal interview with an expert will be marked down.
Tuesday (Shortened Day)
Rehearsal dates for presentations are set to begin on January 10.
Words High School Students Should Know 91-100 were postponed until today and due Friday, when final test for this unit is scheduled in class.
Wednesday
Physical project logs formatting and required hourly submissions are reviewed in class and due on January 19; any log that does not meet hourly requirement or have valid and verifiable signatures will result in at least one letter grade down for final Expository Composition mark.
Thursday
The Stranger novels are returned to classroom for check in and then submitted to textbook room.
Senior project physical project and other pertinent requirements for holiday break will be discussed and finalized in class.
Friday
Words High School Students Should Know 91-100 test is scheduled today in class.
Holiday break homework is discussed and due dates are reviewed in class.
Saturday, December 4, 2010
STUDYPATH* December 6-10, 2010
In-class assignments and class updates trump published blogs.
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
Monday
Research paper first draft is due on turnitin.com; final draft will be graded down one letter grade for each day late.
Power point slides (seven-eight slides, text light and image heavy) will be due Monday, December 13.
Rehearsals in January for the senior project will be scheduled this week.
Words High School Students Should Know (Words 81-90) test is scheduled for today; words 91-100 will be due next Monday.
The Stranger class discussion continues in class today.
Tuesday (Shortened Day)
The Stranger novel wrap up involves a short-answer quiz and vocabulary work and continues today and Wednesday.
Wednesday
The Stranger novel wrap up continues in class today.
Thursday
Rehearsal calendar is set for students when they return on January 10, 2011.
Physical project logs are reviewed and due date is posted.
Friday
Work on the senior project continues in class, including rewrites of initial drafts of research paper.
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
Monday
Research paper first draft is due on turnitin.com; final draft will be graded down one letter grade for each day late.
Power point slides (seven-eight slides, text light and image heavy) will be due Monday, December 13.
Rehearsals in January for the senior project will be scheduled this week.
Words High School Students Should Know (Words 81-90) test is scheduled for today; words 91-100 will be due next Monday.
The Stranger class discussion continues in class today.
Tuesday (Shortened Day)
The Stranger novel wrap up involves a short-answer quiz and vocabulary work and continues today and Wednesday.
Wednesday
The Stranger novel wrap up continues in class today.
Thursday
Rehearsal calendar is set for students when they return on January 10, 2011.
Physical project logs are reviewed and due date is posted.
Friday
Work on the senior project continues in class, including rewrites of initial drafts of research paper.
Wednesday, November 24, 2010
Thanksgiving Week
To: Followers of Honors Expository Composition
Thanksgiving Week 2010 is a full holiday week with no classes in session. Full class assignments and course description objectives will be continued and available on Sunday, November 28. Thank you for being one of the followers of the online posting of this blog.
Wishing you all the best for a Happy Thanksgiving.
James B. Carmicle
Los Angeles, California
SCROLL DOWN FOR NEXT WEEK'S ASSIGNMENTS
Thanksgiving Week 2010 is a full holiday week with no classes in session. Full class assignments and course description objectives will be continued and available on Sunday, November 28. Thank you for being one of the followers of the online posting of this blog.
Wishing you all the best for a Happy Thanksgiving.
James B. Carmicle
Los Angeles, California
SCROLL DOWN FOR NEXT WEEK'S ASSIGNMENTS
Sunday, November 21, 2010
November 29-December 3, 2010
In-class assignments and class updates trump published blogs.
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
Monday
Meet in library Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday for Senior Project work on research paper and power point presentations; students will meet with teacher individually to finalize physical projects, presentation topics, and rehearsal dates.
Tuesday (Shortened Day)
Meet in library today.
Final chapters of The Stranger talking points are due Friday for class discussion.
Wednesday
Initial draft of research paper must be submitted online to turnitin.com by Monday, December 6.
Meet in library today.
Thursday
Words High School Students Should Know (WHSSSK) 81-90 are introduced in class and due Monday, when students will be tested on the new vocabulary.
Friday
Final chapters of The Stranger talking points are due today for class discussion; testing on the novel continues in class.
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
Monday
Meet in library Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday for Senior Project work on research paper and power point presentations; students will meet with teacher individually to finalize physical projects, presentation topics, and rehearsal dates.
Tuesday (Shortened Day)
Meet in library today.
Final chapters of The Stranger talking points are due Friday for class discussion.
Wednesday
Initial draft of research paper must be submitted online to turnitin.com by Monday, December 6.
Meet in library today.
Thursday
Words High School Students Should Know (WHSSSK) 81-90 are introduced in class and due Monday, when students will be tested on the new vocabulary.
Friday
Final chapters of The Stranger talking points are due today for class discussion; testing on the novel continues in class.
Saturday, November 13, 2010
STUDYPATH* November 15-19, 2010
In-class assignments and class updates trump published blogs.
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
Monday
Words High School Students Should Know (WHSSSK) 71-80 test is scheduled for today.
Senior project skills and strategies are discussed and research paper thesis statements and outlines are returned so that students may begin initial drafts.
Powerpoint presentations for the senior project are discussed and due dates set.
Students must create an account at turnitin.com so research papers can be uploaded by the December 6-17 deadlines.
Tuesday
The Stranger Chapters Six (Part I) and Chapters One, Two and Three (Part II) talking points are due Friday for class discussion.
Wednesday
Grammar for the Expository Composition textbook continues in class this week.
Laptop computers are assigned to students for research and typing of initial drafts of research paper.
Thursday
Laptop computers are assigned to students for research and typing of initial drafts of research paper.
Friday
The Stranger class discussion and talking points are scheduled in class today.
Homework due after the week of Thanksgiving break will be announced.
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
Monday
Words High School Students Should Know (WHSSSK) 71-80 test is scheduled for today.
Senior project skills and strategies are discussed and research paper thesis statements and outlines are returned so that students may begin initial drafts.
Powerpoint presentations for the senior project are discussed and due dates set.
Students must create an account at turnitin.com so research papers can be uploaded by the December 6-17 deadlines.
Tuesday
The Stranger Chapters Six (Part I) and Chapters One, Two and Three (Part II) talking points are due Friday for class discussion.
Wednesday
Grammar for the Expository Composition textbook continues in class this week.
Laptop computers are assigned to students for research and typing of initial drafts of research paper.
Thursday
Laptop computers are assigned to students for research and typing of initial drafts of research paper.
Friday
The Stranger class discussion and talking points are scheduled in class today.
Homework due after the week of Thanksgiving break will be announced.
Saturday, November 6, 2010
STUDYPATH* November 8-12, 2010
In-class assignments and class updates trump published blogs.
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
Monday
Words High School Students Should Know (WHSSSK) test is scheduled for today.
Grammar for the Expository Composition textbook continues all week.
Senior Project research paper skills and strategies are covered.
Outline and opening paragraph of the research paper are completed in class today, tomorrow and Wednesday.
Tuesday
The Stranger talking points for Chapters One-Five are due Friday for class discussion.
Senior Project research paper skills and strategies continue in class.
Outline and thesis statement for the research paper are due tomorrow.
Rhetoric of the Op-Ed page letter rewrites are due Monday.
Wednesday
Outline, thesis statement and opening paragraph are due today in class.
New vocabulary for the high school student is introduced; test day is set.
Thursday
Veterans Day is a legal holiday and classes are not in session.
Friday
Talking points (five per chapter) The Stranger Chapters One-Five of Part I of the novel are due today for class discussion.
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
Monday
Words High School Students Should Know (WHSSSK) test is scheduled for today.
Grammar for the Expository Composition textbook continues all week.
Senior Project research paper skills and strategies are covered.
Outline and opening paragraph of the research paper are completed in class today, tomorrow and Wednesday.
Tuesday
The Stranger talking points for Chapters One-Five are due Friday for class discussion.
Senior Project research paper skills and strategies continue in class.
Outline and thesis statement for the research paper are due tomorrow.
Rhetoric of the Op-Ed page letter rewrites are due Monday.
Wednesday
Outline, thesis statement and opening paragraph are due today in class.
New vocabulary for the high school student is introduced; test day is set.
Thursday
Veterans Day is a legal holiday and classes are not in session.
Friday
Talking points (five per chapter) The Stranger Chapters One-Five of Part I of the novel are due today for class discussion.
Friday, October 29, 2010
STUDYPATH* November 1-5, 2010
In-class assignments and class updates trump published blogs.
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
Monday
Words High School Students Should Know (WHSSSK) words fifty-one to sixty are due today; test is scheduled in class.
Tuesday
Students use laptop computers to write second drafts of Rhetoric of the Op-Ed letters.
Camus' The Stranger novels are distributed; talking points are due Monday for class discussion (five talking points for Chapters One-Five).
Wednesday
New vocabulary for Words High School Students Should Know (WHSSSK) are introduced in class and due Monday, when test is scheduled.
Grammar for the Expository Composition textbook is completed in class.
Thursday
Meet in library tomorrow for research paper sources orientation, a Senior Project requirement.
Grammar assignment continues in class today.
Friday
Meet in library for lesson on LAUSD Digital Library and Accent sites orientation.
Future library dates scheduled for this class are November 29, November 30, and December 1 for work on the Senior Project research paper.
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
Monday
Words High School Students Should Know (WHSSSK) words fifty-one to sixty are due today; test is scheduled in class.
Tuesday
Students use laptop computers to write second drafts of Rhetoric of the Op-Ed letters.
Camus' The Stranger novels are distributed; talking points are due Monday for class discussion (five talking points for Chapters One-Five).
Wednesday
New vocabulary for Words High School Students Should Know (WHSSSK) are introduced in class and due Monday, when test is scheduled.
Grammar for the Expository Composition textbook is completed in class.
Thursday
Meet in library tomorrow for research paper sources orientation, a Senior Project requirement.
Grammar assignment continues in class today.
Friday
Meet in library for lesson on LAUSD Digital Library and Accent sites orientation.
Future library dates scheduled for this class are November 29, November 30, and December 1 for work on the Senior Project research paper.
Saturday, October 23, 2010
STUDYPATH* October 25-29, 2010
In-class assignments and class updates trump published blogs.
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
Monday
Ask an Expert name choices are due tomorrow.
Expository Composition vocabulary is due today and test is scheduled in class.
Rhetoric of the Op-Ed page writing assignment is scheduled.
Research paper for the senior project begins today in class with deadlines set.
Tuesday (Shortened Day)
Ask an Expert name choices are due today; interviews are conducted by November 5.
New WHSSSK vocabulary is introduced in class.
Wednesday
Rhetoric of the Op-Ed page writing assignment is scheduled in class.
Research paper skills are continued in class all week.
Things Fall Apart Chapters Twenty-One to Twenty-Five are due Friday for class discussion.
Thursday
Research paper skills are continued in class.
Friday
Weekend homework will be announced.
Class discussion is scheduled for Achebe's Things Fall Apart today.
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
Monday
Ask an Expert name choices are due tomorrow.
Expository Composition vocabulary is due today and test is scheduled in class.
Rhetoric of the Op-Ed page writing assignment is scheduled.
Research paper for the senior project begins today in class with deadlines set.
Tuesday (Shortened Day)
Ask an Expert name choices are due today; interviews are conducted by November 5.
New WHSSSK vocabulary is introduced in class.
Wednesday
Rhetoric of the Op-Ed page writing assignment is scheduled in class.
Research paper skills are continued in class all week.
Things Fall Apart Chapters Twenty-One to Twenty-Five are due Friday for class discussion.
Thursday
Research paper skills are continued in class.
Friday
Weekend homework will be announced.
Class discussion is scheduled for Achebe's Things Fall Apart today.
Saturday, October 16, 2010
STUDYPATH* October 18-22, 2010
In-class assignments and class updates trump published blogs.
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
Monday
Expository Composition vocabulary is due today for WHSSSK 31-40, with test scheduled in class.
Letter of Intent rewrites are due today in class.
Rhetoric of the Op-Ed Page unit continues in class this week.
Tuesday
Senior Project "Ask an Expert" decisions are due Monday, October 25 so interviews may begin for research papers.
Rhetoric of the Op-Ed Page unit continues in class today.
Wednesday
Expository Composition vocabulary for WHSSSK 41-50 is introduced and definitions, diacritical markings, syllabications, and parts of speech due Monday.
Grammar for the Rhetoric of the Op-Ed Page continues in class.
Thursday
Things Fall Apart Chapters Sixteen-Twenty talking points are due tomorrow for class discussion.
Rhetoric of the Op-Ed Page unit continues in class.
Friday
Class discussion continues on Chapters Sixteen-Twenty of Things Fall Apart.
Weekend homework will be announced.
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
Monday
Expository Composition vocabulary is due today for WHSSSK 31-40, with test scheduled in class.
Letter of Intent rewrites are due today in class.
Rhetoric of the Op-Ed Page unit continues in class this week.
Tuesday
Senior Project "Ask an Expert" decisions are due Monday, October 25 so interviews may begin for research papers.
Rhetoric of the Op-Ed Page unit continues in class today.
Wednesday
Expository Composition vocabulary for WHSSSK 41-50 is introduced and definitions, diacritical markings, syllabications, and parts of speech due Monday.
Grammar for the Rhetoric of the Op-Ed Page continues in class.
Thursday
Things Fall Apart Chapters Sixteen-Twenty talking points are due tomorrow for class discussion.
Rhetoric of the Op-Ed Page unit continues in class.
Friday
Class discussion continues on Chapters Sixteen-Twenty of Things Fall Apart.
Weekend homework will be announced.
Saturday, October 9, 2010
STUDYPATH* October 11-15, 2010
In-class assignments and class updates trump published blogs.
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
Monday
Scenarios for Senior Project physical project are due today.
Words High School Students Should Know (WHSSSK) Twenty-One to Thirty are due today; test is scheduled in class.
Senior Project "Ask an Expert" interview stems are due today.
Things Fall Apart class discussion continues in class; books are required.
Tuesday (Shortened Day)
Rhetoric of the Op-Ed Unit continues in class; grammar assignment is assigned.
Student rewrites of letter of intents are returned as students complete new drafts.
Wednesday
WHSSSK Words Thirty-One to Forty are assigned; diacritical markings, parts of speech, definitions, and syllabications are due Monday in class.
Rhetoric of the Op-Ed Unit continues in class all week.
Thursday
Things Fall Apart talking points for Chapters Eleven-Fifteen are due in class tomorrow for class discussion.
Grammar assignment continues in class.
Friday
Things Fall Apart class discussion on Chapters Eleven-Fifteen of Achebe's novel.
Weekend homework to be announced.
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
Monday
Scenarios for Senior Project physical project are due today.
Words High School Students Should Know (WHSSSK) Twenty-One to Thirty are due today; test is scheduled in class.
Senior Project "Ask an Expert" interview stems are due today.
Things Fall Apart class discussion continues in class; books are required.
Tuesday (Shortened Day)
Rhetoric of the Op-Ed Unit continues in class; grammar assignment is assigned.
Student rewrites of letter of intents are returned as students complete new drafts.
Wednesday
WHSSSK Words Thirty-One to Forty are assigned; diacritical markings, parts of speech, definitions, and syllabications are due Monday in class.
Rhetoric of the Op-Ed Unit continues in class all week.
Thursday
Things Fall Apart talking points for Chapters Eleven-Fifteen are due in class tomorrow for class discussion.
Grammar assignment continues in class.
Friday
Things Fall Apart class discussion on Chapters Eleven-Fifteen of Achebe's novel.
Weekend homework to be announced.
Saturday, October 2, 2010
STUDYPATH* October 4-8, 2010
In-class assignments and class updates trump published blogs.
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
Monday
Senior Project Letter of Intent rewrite hard copies (no internet submissions) are due Tuesday in class.
Senior Project proposed physical project ideas are due Friday, October 8.
Fast Food Unit essay will be written in class Wednesday.
Words 21-30 Words High School Students Should Know (WHSSSK) introduced in class; definitions, diacritical markings, parts of speech, and syllabications due on Friday, with test scheduled for Monday.
Tuesday
Students complete all prewriting for the Wednesday fast food essay.
Fast Food Unit grammar continues in class.
Wednesday
Things Fall Apart Chapters Six-Ten talking points (five per chapter) are due Friday for class discussion.
Fast Food Unit essay in-class timed writing is scheduled for today.
Thursday
Twelfth grade curriculum continues in Expository Composition textbook.
Things Fall Apart class discussion is scheduled for tomorrow; twenty-five talking points are due for Chapters Six-Ten.
Physical project proposals are due tomorrow.
Friday
Things Fall Apart class discussion is scheduled for today.
WHSSSK Words 21-30 are due today; test is scheduled for Monday.
Weekend homework is announced.
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
Monday
Senior Project Letter of Intent rewrite hard copies (no internet submissions) are due Tuesday in class.
Senior Project proposed physical project ideas are due Friday, October 8.
Fast Food Unit essay will be written in class Wednesday.
Words 21-30 Words High School Students Should Know (WHSSSK) introduced in class; definitions, diacritical markings, parts of speech, and syllabications due on Friday, with test scheduled for Monday.
Tuesday
Students complete all prewriting for the Wednesday fast food essay.
Fast Food Unit grammar continues in class.
Wednesday
Things Fall Apart Chapters Six-Ten talking points (five per chapter) are due Friday for class discussion.
Fast Food Unit essay in-class timed writing is scheduled for today.
Thursday
Twelfth grade curriculum continues in Expository Composition textbook.
Things Fall Apart class discussion is scheduled for tomorrow; twenty-five talking points are due for Chapters Six-Ten.
Physical project proposals are due tomorrow.
Friday
Things Fall Apart class discussion is scheduled for today.
WHSSSK Words 21-30 are due today; test is scheduled for Monday.
Weekend homework is announced.
Sunday, September 26, 2010
STUDYPATH* September 27-October 1, 2010
In-class assignments and class updates trump published blogs.
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
Monday
Letters of Intent are returned to students for rewrites.
Words High School Students Should Know (WHSSSK) eleven-twenty are due on Thursday; test is scheduled for Friday.
The Fast Food unit continues in class.
Things Fall Apart readings are assigned with class discussion scheduled for Friday.
Tuesday (Shortened Day)
The Fast Food unit continues in class in preparation for the upcoming essay.
Wednesday
Grammar assignments for the Fast Food unit continue in class.
Things Fall Apart class discussion is scheduled for Friday following the WHSSSK test.
Thursday
The Fast Food Unit continues in class.
Rewrites are due for all students' Letters of Intent for the Senior Project.
Friday
Things Fall Apart talking points are due today for the class discussion.
Weekend homework related to the Senior Project activities is assigned.
WHSSSK test on words eleven-twenty is scheduled before class discussion on the novel.
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
Monday
Letters of Intent are returned to students for rewrites.
Words High School Students Should Know (WHSSSK) eleven-twenty are due on Thursday; test is scheduled for Friday.
The Fast Food unit continues in class.
Things Fall Apart readings are assigned with class discussion scheduled for Friday.
Tuesday (Shortened Day)
The Fast Food unit continues in class in preparation for the upcoming essay.
Wednesday
Grammar assignments for the Fast Food unit continue in class.
Things Fall Apart class discussion is scheduled for Friday following the WHSSSK test.
Thursday
The Fast Food Unit continues in class.
Rewrites are due for all students' Letters of Intent for the Senior Project.
Friday
Things Fall Apart talking points are due today for the class discussion.
Weekend homework related to the Senior Project activities is assigned.
WHSSSK test on words eleven-twenty is scheduled before class discussion on the novel.
Sunday, September 19, 2010
STUDYPATH* September 20-24, 2010
In-class assignments and class updates trump published blogs.
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
Monday
Senior Project Letter of Intent is due tomorrow.
Words One-Ten Words High School Students Should Know (WHSSSK) are due Wednesday; diacritical marks, definition, syllabication, and parts of speech are required for each word.
Fast Food Unit continues in class with vocabulary and prewriting activities.
Tuesday (Shortened Day)
Senior Project Letter of Intent is due today.
Wednesday
WHSSSK test is scheduled for Thursday in class.
Fast Food Unit continues in class.
Introduction to grammar unit is scheduled today.
Thursday
Topics and senior project physical project ideas are discussed in class; students review the Senior Project consent form and return signed by Monday.
Fast Food Unit continues in class.
WHSSK Test is scheduled for today.
Friday
WHSSK Words Eleven-Twenty are assigned and due Monday.
Weekend homework related to Senior Project activities is assigned.
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
Monday
Senior Project Letter of Intent is due tomorrow.
Words One-Ten Words High School Students Should Know (WHSSSK) are due Wednesday; diacritical marks, definition, syllabication, and parts of speech are required for each word.
Fast Food Unit continues in class with vocabulary and prewriting activities.
Tuesday (Shortened Day)
Senior Project Letter of Intent is due today.
Wednesday
WHSSSK test is scheduled for Thursday in class.
Fast Food Unit continues in class.
Introduction to grammar unit is scheduled today.
Thursday
Topics and senior project physical project ideas are discussed in class; students review the Senior Project consent form and return signed by Monday.
Fast Food Unit continues in class.
WHSSK Test is scheduled for today.
Friday
WHSSK Words Eleven-Twenty are assigned and due Monday.
Weekend homework related to Senior Project activities is assigned.
Friday, August 27, 2010
STUDYPATH* September 13-17, 2010
In-class assignments and class updates trump published blogs.
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
Opening day agenda and initial class assignments include introduction to the text, 12th Grade Expository Reading and Writing Course, and Module 1 Fast Food: Who's to Blame?
Monday
Activity 1 Getting Ready to Read
Activity 2 Surveying the Text
Tuesday
Activity 3 Making Predictions and Asking Questions
Wednesday
Activity 4 Introducing Key Vocabulary
Activity 5 Assessing Key Vocabulary
Thursday
Activity 6 First Reading
Activity 7 Rereading the Text
Friday
Activity 8 Annotating the Text
Sample Letter of Intent-Senior Project
Initial Draft of Letter of Intent-Senior Project due Tuesday, September 21
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
Opening day agenda and initial class assignments include introduction to the text, 12th Grade Expository Reading and Writing Course, and Module 1 Fast Food: Who's to Blame?
Monday
Activity 1 Getting Ready to Read
Activity 2 Surveying the Text
Tuesday
Activity 3 Making Predictions and Asking Questions
Wednesday
Activity 4 Introducing Key Vocabulary
Activity 5 Assessing Key Vocabulary
Thursday
Activity 6 First Reading
Activity 7 Rereading the Text
Friday
Activity 8 Annotating the Text
Sample Letter of Intent-Senior Project
Initial Draft of Letter of Intent-Senior Project due Tuesday, September 21
Opening Information 2010-2011
Expository Composition is a required course in twelfth grade with prerequisite required courses American Literature and Contemporary Composition. According to the Secondary Literary Branch of the Los Angeles Unified School District, "the major purpose of this semester course is to provide experiences in writing that are characterized by logical and coherent organization, clarity of expression, and suitability in style, usage, and the conventions of writing." Further, students will read expository and informational genres such as essays, biographies, critiques, precis, and newspaper and magazine articles to determine literal and implied meaning and to demonstrate through classroom discussion, oral presentation, and written expression an understanding of the text(s). The course also features the essential skills of editing.
The Senior Project, featuring a research paper, a letter of intent, a physical project and an oral presentation are required during this semester.
COURSE DESCRIPTION CREDIT: Secondary Literacy Branch, LAUSD and The California State University
Opening day agenda and assignments will be posted in early September.
Welcome to Expository Composition 2010-2011.
The Senior Project, featuring a research paper, a letter of intent, a physical project and an oral presentation are required during this semester.
COURSE DESCRIPTION CREDIT: Secondary Literacy Branch, LAUSD and The California State University
Opening day agenda and assignments will be posted in early September.
Welcome to Expository Composition 2010-2011.
Tuesday, June 1, 2010
STUDYPATH* May 31-June 4, 2010
In-class assignments and class updates trump published blogs.
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
Monday is a legal holiday, Memorial Day, and classes are not in session.
Scheduled prose and poetry selections from Adventures in English Language textbook continue in class Tuesday-Friday.
Work on student resumes and cover letters continues as students near graduation deadlines for required assignments.
Shakespeare's King Lear continues with Act I, Scenes 1 and 2.
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
Monday is a legal holiday, Memorial Day, and classes are not in session.
Scheduled prose and poetry selections from Adventures in English Language textbook continue in class Tuesday-Friday.
Work on student resumes and cover letters continues as students near graduation deadlines for required assignments.
Shakespeare's King Lear continues with Act I, Scenes 1 and 2.
Sunday, May 23, 2010
STUDYPATH* May 24-28, 2010
In-class assignments and class updates trump published blogs.
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
Friday is a scheduled furlough day; classes are not in session.
Scheduled prose and poetry selections from Adventures in English Language textbook continue in class Monday-Wednesday.
Outside reading for Things Fall Apart Chapters Twenty Six-Thirty is completed on Thursday with a class discussion.
Work on student resumes and cover letters continues as students near graduation deadlines for required assignments.
Shakespeare's King Lear begins with Act I, Scenes 1 and 2.
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
Friday is a scheduled furlough day; classes are not in session.
Scheduled prose and poetry selections from Adventures in English Language textbook continue in class Monday-Wednesday.
Outside reading for Things Fall Apart Chapters Twenty Six-Thirty is completed on Thursday with a class discussion.
Work on student resumes and cover letters continues as students near graduation deadlines for required assignments.
Shakespeare's King Lear begins with Act I, Scenes 1 and 2.
Saturday, May 15, 2010
STUDYPATH* May 17-21, 2010
In-class assignments and class updates trump published blogs.
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
California Standards Test schedule is in effect this week.
Period Four meets on Monday, Thursday, and Friday.
Beowulf screening continues on Monday. Literary terms test is scheduled for Thursday.
Things Fall Apart (outside reading assignment) is scheduled for Thursday and Friday.
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
California Standards Test schedule is in effect this week.
Period Four meets on Monday, Thursday, and Friday.
Beowulf screening continues on Monday. Literary terms test is scheduled for Thursday.
Things Fall Apart (outside reading assignment) is scheduled for Thursday and Friday.
Monday, May 10, 2010
STUDYPATH* May 10-14, 2010
In class assignments and class updates trump published blogs.
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
Work in Adventures in English Literature continues with selections from the King James Version of the Bible and poetry selections from John Donne.
Literary terms are reviewed in class with a test scheduled for Friday, before the weekly class discussion.
The outside reading assignment on Achebe's Things Fall Apart requires students to produce twenty five talking points (five for each chapter) for Chapters Twenty to Twenty-Five. An essay for the novel is scheduled either as classwork or homework.
The screening of Beowulf is scheduled for Monday and Tuesday of next week. Students will revisit the excerpt and analysis from the anthology in preparation for the film.
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
Work in Adventures in English Literature continues with selections from the King James Version of the Bible and poetry selections from John Donne.
Literary terms are reviewed in class with a test scheduled for Friday, before the weekly class discussion.
The outside reading assignment on Achebe's Things Fall Apart requires students to produce twenty five talking points (five for each chapter) for Chapters Twenty to Twenty-Five. An essay for the novel is scheduled either as classwork or homework.
The screening of Beowulf is scheduled for Monday and Tuesday of next week. Students will revisit the excerpt and analysis from the anthology in preparation for the film.
Saturday, May 1, 2010
STUDYPATH* May 3-7, 2010
In-class assignments and class updates trump published blogs.
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
In-class assignments from Adventures in English Literature anthology continue in class this week, including Growth of the English Language selections, selected works of British poets, and prose selections from the Elizabethan and Victorian literary periods.
Literary terms eleven-twenty are tested in class Monday; a new set of terms will be reviewed this week in class and a new quiz scheduled.
Outside reading assignment on Achebe's Things Fall Apart continues with talking points due for Chapters Sixteen-Twenty and class discussion on Friday.
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
In-class assignments from Adventures in English Literature anthology continue in class this week, including Growth of the English Language selections, selected works of British poets, and prose selections from the Elizabethan and Victorian literary periods.
Literary terms eleven-twenty are tested in class Monday; a new set of terms will be reviewed this week in class and a new quiz scheduled.
Outside reading assignment on Achebe's Things Fall Apart continues with talking points due for Chapters Sixteen-Twenty and class discussion on Friday.
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
STUDYPATH* April 26-30, 2010
In-class assignments and class updates trump published blogs.
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
Students complete literary terms eleven to twenty in class; test is scheduled for Monday.
The Achebe "Path" selection from Adventures in English Literature is covered on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday.
Outside reading assignment from Things Fall Apart is scheduled for Thursday and Friday in class.
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
Students complete literary terms eleven to twenty in class; test is scheduled for Monday.
The Achebe "Path" selection from Adventures in English Literature is covered on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday.
Outside reading assignment from Things Fall Apart is scheduled for Thursday and Friday in class.
Sunday, April 18, 2010
STUDYPATH* April 19-23, 2010
In-class assignments and class updates trump published blogs.
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
Beowulf, the Growth of the English Language, and a review of the Anglo-Saxon period is covered on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday.
Outside reading for Things Fall Apart is scheduled for Thursday and Friday.
Literary terms test is scheduled for Wednesday.
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
Beowulf, the Growth of the English Language, and a review of the Anglo-Saxon period is covered on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday.
Outside reading for Things Fall Apart is scheduled for Thursday and Friday.
Literary terms test is scheduled for Wednesday.
Friday, April 9, 2010
STUDYPATH* April 12-16, 2010
In-class assignments and class updates trump published blogs.
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
Adventures in English Language texts are used in class this week for Macbeth Act V and the "Growth of the English Language-Middle English Period" readings. Beowulf is scheduled for Tuesday and Wednesday using the anthology.
Outside reading assignment on Things Fall Apart is due on Thursday with five talking points per chapter for Chapters One-Five. Class discussion on the novel is scheduled for Friday.
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
Adventures in English Language texts are used in class this week for Macbeth Act V and the "Growth of the English Language-Middle English Period" readings. Beowulf is scheduled for Tuesday and Wednesday using the anthology.
Outside reading assignment on Things Fall Apart is due on Thursday with five talking points per chapter for Chapters One-Five. Class discussion on the novel is scheduled for Friday.
Saturday, April 3, 2010
STUDYPATH* April 5-9, 2010
In-class assignments and class updates trump published blogs.
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
Work in Adventures in English Literature continues with Acts IV and V of Macbeth. Literary terms are discussed and quiz is set by end of week.
Things Fall Apart is assigned as outside reading and chapters and talking points are due on Thursday, April 15.
Literary terms (terms one-ten; allegory-assonance) test is scheduled for Friday and reading continues in class on Growth of the English Language-Middle English Period.
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
Work in Adventures in English Literature continues with Acts IV and V of Macbeth. Literary terms are discussed and quiz is set by end of week.
Things Fall Apart is assigned as outside reading and chapters and talking points are due on Thursday, April 15.
Literary terms (terms one-ten; allegory-assonance) test is scheduled for Friday and reading continues in class on Growth of the English Language-Middle English Period.
Saturday, March 20, 2010
STUDYPATH* March 22-26, 2010
In-class assignments and class updates trump published blogs.
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
The Stranger (outside reading assignment) comprehensive test is due today, Monday.
Work in Adventures in English Literature continues with Acts III and IV of Macbeth. Literary terms are discussed and quiz is set by end of week.
Things Fall Apart is assigned as outside reading and chapters and talking points are due on Monday, April 5.
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
The Stranger (outside reading assignment) comprehensive test is due today, Monday.
Work in Adventures in English Literature continues with Acts III and IV of Macbeth. Literary terms are discussed and quiz is set by end of week.
Things Fall Apart is assigned as outside reading and chapters and talking points are due on Monday, April 5.
Saturday, March 13, 2010
STUDYPATH* March 15-19, 2010
In-class assignments and class updates trump published blogs.
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
Act II and III of Shakespeare's Macbeth is scheduled for Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday as work continues in Adventures in English Literature.
Camus' The Stranger (outside reading assignment) continues on Thursday and Friday. Students should complete the Chapter Five, Part II test and submit it in class on Friday. Five talking points are due for Chapter Five on Friday for class discussion.
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
Act II and III of Shakespeare's Macbeth is scheduled for Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday as work continues in Adventures in English Literature.
Camus' The Stranger (outside reading assignment) continues on Thursday and Friday. Students should complete the Chapter Five, Part II test and submit it in class on Friday. Five talking points are due for Chapter Five on Friday for class discussion.
Sunday, March 7, 2010
STUDYPATH* March 8-12, 2010
In-class assignments and class updates trump published blogs.
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
Adventures in English Literature textbooks are due in class for Shakespeare's Macbeth, Acts I and II. Character roles will be assigned and the play read aloud by students.
Outside reading for Camus' novel The Stranger Chapters Three and Four from Part II are due on Thursday in class. Five talking points per chapter are required for class discussion on Friday. The Stranger vocabulary quiz and comprehension quizzes are scheduled for this week in class.
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
Adventures in English Literature textbooks are due in class for Shakespeare's Macbeth, Acts I and II. Character roles will be assigned and the play read aloud by students.
Outside reading for Camus' novel The Stranger Chapters Three and Four from Part II are due on Thursday in class. Five talking points per chapter are required for class discussion on Friday. The Stranger vocabulary quiz and comprehension quizzes are scheduled for this week in class.
Sunday, February 28, 2010
STUDYPATH* March 1-5, 2010
In-class assignments and class updates trump published blogs.
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
The Stranger comprehension quiz-Part A is due on Monday. The quiz will be completed in class and submitted by the end of the period. Students may work together using the novel to complete the test.
Five talking points per chapter for The Stranger Part II, Chapters One-Two (ten talking points) are due on Friday, March 5 for a class discussion.
Work on Shakespeare's "Sonnet 73" is continued in class with additional work on the structure of the sonnet forms. The play Macbeth begins on Tuesday as students read character dialog using the anthology.
Adventures in English Literature is also used for more study of The Growth of the English Language sections of the textbook.
Literary terms from Adventures in English Literature will be covered in class; a quiz on the first ten terms is set for Friday, March 5.
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
The Stranger comprehension quiz-Part A is due on Monday. The quiz will be completed in class and submitted by the end of the period. Students may work together using the novel to complete the test.
Five talking points per chapter for The Stranger Part II, Chapters One-Two (ten talking points) are due on Friday, March 5 for a class discussion.
Work on Shakespeare's "Sonnet 73" is continued in class with additional work on the structure of the sonnet forms. The play Macbeth begins on Tuesday as students read character dialog using the anthology.
Adventures in English Literature is also used for more study of The Growth of the English Language sections of the textbook.
Literary terms from Adventures in English Literature will be covered in class; a quiz on the first ten terms is set for Friday, March 5.
Sunday, February 21, 2010
STUDYPATH* February 22-26, 2010
In-class assignments and class updates trump published blogs.
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
The Stranger introduction quiz is due on Monday. Some class time will be provided to complete the quiz in class but it must be submitted by the end of the period. Five talking points per chapter for Part I, Chapters Four-Six (fifteen talking points) are due on Friday for a class discussion.
Work on Shakespeare's "Sonnet 73" is continued in class with additional work on the structure of the sonnet forms.
Adventures in English Literature is also used for more study of The Growth of the English Language sections of the textbook.
Literary terms from Adventures in English Literature will be covered in class; a quiz on the first ten terms is set for Friday.
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
The Stranger introduction quiz is due on Monday. Some class time will be provided to complete the quiz in class but it must be submitted by the end of the period. Five talking points per chapter for Part I, Chapters Four-Six (fifteen talking points) are due on Friday for a class discussion.
Work on Shakespeare's "Sonnet 73" is continued in class with additional work on the structure of the sonnet forms.
Adventures in English Literature is also used for more study of The Growth of the English Language sections of the textbook.
Literary terms from Adventures in English Literature will be covered in class; a quiz on the first ten terms is set for Friday.
Saturday, February 13, 2010
STUDYPATH* February 15-19, 2010
In-class assignments and class updates trump published blogs.
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
No classes are in session on Monday, February 15, Presidents' Day, a legal holiday.
Raleigh-Marlowe poetry continues in class. Adventures in English Literature texts are needed for the Growth of the English Language analysis sections of the anthology. Sonnet structures will be discussed, including the Italian, the Elizabethan, and the Spenserian forms. Work begins on Shakespeare's sonnets, particularly Sonnet 73.
The Stranger talking points are due Friday for class discussion. Write five talking points per chapter for Chapters One, Two, and Three for Part I of the novel. Download the introduction quiz from STUDYPATH and complete it by Monday, February 22.
If you have questions or concerns, e-mail me at jcarmicl@lausd.net and I will respond.
Check this STUDYPATH for updated information on Sunday evenings.
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
No classes are in session on Monday, February 15, Presidents' Day, a legal holiday.
Raleigh-Marlowe poetry continues in class. Adventures in English Literature texts are needed for the Growth of the English Language analysis sections of the anthology. Sonnet structures will be discussed, including the Italian, the Elizabethan, and the Spenserian forms. Work begins on Shakespeare's sonnets, particularly Sonnet 73.
The Stranger talking points are due Friday for class discussion. Write five talking points per chapter for Chapters One, Two, and Three for Part I of the novel. Download the introduction quiz from STUDYPATH and complete it by Monday, February 22.
If you have questions or concerns, e-mail me at jcarmicl@lausd.net and I will respond.
Check this STUDYPATH for updated information on Sunday evenings.
Sunday, February 7, 2010
STUDYPATH* February 8-12, 2010
In-class assignments and class updates trump published blogs.
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
Semester B
Work begins in Adventures in English Literature with a study of the development of the English language.
The Stranger by Albert Camus is assigned in class.
Ms. Campbell will visit on Friday to explain FAFSA forms.
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
Semester B
Work begins in Adventures in English Literature with a study of the development of the English language.
The Stranger by Albert Camus is assigned in class.
Ms. Campbell will visit on Friday to explain FAFSA forms.
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