Read The Scarlet Letter and write three dialectical journals for the "Custom House" introduction and one dialectical journal for each chapter.
Your assignment should be submitted on Monday, January 13, 2014 for a total of twenty-seven dialectical journal entries.
Return refreshed from winter break for the second semester of eleventh grade English, Contemporary Composition.
Friday, December 20, 2013
Sunday, December 15, 2013
STUDYPATH* December 16-20, 2013
In-class assignments and class updates trump published blogs.
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
The Lesson of Ups
Show Up, Keep Up, Speak Up, Measure Up
Monday
Final examination for Period Five includes semester reflection and Mead timed writing assignment
Problem-Solution paper is due this morning by 8:30 A.M. on turnitin.com web site
Tuesday
Final Examination for Period Seven includes semester reflection and Mead timed writing assignment
Wednesday
Review of winter break work
The Scarlet Letter dialectical journal assignments are due Monday, January 13
The Crucible screening Day One
Thursday
The Crucible screening Day Two
Friday
Last day of semester
The Crucible screening Day Three (conclusion)
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
The Lesson of Ups
Show Up, Keep Up, Speak Up, Measure Up
Monday
Final examination for Period Five includes semester reflection and Mead timed writing assignment
Problem-Solution paper is due this morning by 8:30 A.M. on turnitin.com web site
Tuesday
Final Examination for Period Seven includes semester reflection and Mead timed writing assignment
Wednesday
Review of winter break work
The Scarlet Letter dialectical journal assignments are due Monday, January 13
The Crucible screening Day One
Thursday
The Crucible screening Day Two
Friday
Last day of semester
The Crucible screening Day Three (conclusion)
Sunday, December 8, 2013
STUDYPATH* December 9-13, 2013
In-class assignments and class updates trump published blogs.
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
The Lesson of Ups
Show Up, Keep Up, Speak Up, Measure Up
Monday
Words High School Students Should Know (WHSSSK) are returned to students; test is scheduled Wednesday
Anthologies are required in class each day for work on project-based learning The Crucible Act V assignment
F. Scott Fitzgerald poems are distributed to students; timed writing is scheduled Wednesday
Problem-Solution paper on turnitin.com is rescheduled and due Monday, December 16 by 8:30 A.M.
Tuesday
Groups continue work on project-based learning The Crucible Act V assignment
Wednesday
Timed writing on F. Scott Fitzgerald poems is scheduled
Typed scripts for Act V of The Crucible are due today
Thursday-Minimum Day (Senior Projects)
Group continue work on project-based learning The Crucible Act V assignment
Friday
Script revisions for Act V of The Crucible are due today; final exam schedule and assignments are discussed in class
Check STUDYPATH over the weekend for next week's assignments and class information
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
The Lesson of Ups
Show Up, Keep Up, Speak Up, Measure Up
Monday
Words High School Students Should Know (WHSSSK) are returned to students; test is scheduled Wednesday
Anthologies are required in class each day for work on project-based learning The Crucible Act V assignment
F. Scott Fitzgerald poems are distributed to students; timed writing is scheduled Wednesday
Problem-Solution paper on turnitin.com is rescheduled and due Monday, December 16 by 8:30 A.M.
Tuesday
Groups continue work on project-based learning The Crucible Act V assignment
Wednesday
Timed writing on F. Scott Fitzgerald poems is scheduled
Typed scripts for Act V of The Crucible are due today
Thursday-Minimum Day (Senior Projects)
Group continue work on project-based learning The Crucible Act V assignment
Friday
Script revisions for Act V of The Crucible are due today; final exam schedule and assignments are discussed in class
Check STUDYPATH over the weekend for next week's assignments and class information
Wednesday, November 27, 2013
STUDYPATH* December 2-6, 2013
In-class assignments and class updates trump published blogs.
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
The Lesson of Ups
Show Up, Keep Up, Speak Up, Measure Up
Monday
Cause-Effect paper is due tomorrow morning by 8:30 A.M. on turnitin.com web site
Anthologies are required on class days for writing Act V Crucible scripts for project-based learning activities
Words High School Students Should Know (WHSSSK) Words 61-70 are due today for Period Seven
Words High School Students Should Know (WHSSSK) Words 61-70 test is scheduled today for Period Five
Literary terms 51-60 are scheduled in class
American Literature responses for Dickinson, Whitman, Hughes, Hurston, Wright, Eliot and Fitzgerald are due today (see Box at right for assignment download document)
Unit Two Vocabulary Workshop activities continue in class
Tuesday
Periods Five and Seven do not meet today
Wednesday
F. Scott Fitzgerald poem assignment is distributed
Project-based learning activities for Act V Crucible scripts continue in class
Thursday
Project-based learning activities for Act V Crucible scripts continue in class
Friday
Problem-Solution paper prompt is distributed and due December 10, 2013 by 8:30 A.M. on turnitin.com web site
Check STUDYPATH over the weekend for class information and next week's assignments
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
The Lesson of Ups
Show Up, Keep Up, Speak Up, Measure Up
Monday
Cause-Effect paper is due tomorrow morning by 8:30 A.M. on turnitin.com web site
Anthologies are required on class days for writing Act V Crucible scripts for project-based learning activities
Words High School Students Should Know (WHSSSK) Words 61-70 are due today for Period Seven
Words High School Students Should Know (WHSSSK) Words 61-70 test is scheduled today for Period Five
Literary terms 51-60 are scheduled in class
American Literature responses for Dickinson, Whitman, Hughes, Hurston, Wright, Eliot and Fitzgerald are due today (see Box at right for assignment download document)
Unit Two Vocabulary Workshop activities continue in class
Tuesday
Periods Five and Seven do not meet today
Wednesday
F. Scott Fitzgerald poem assignment is distributed
Project-based learning activities for Act V Crucible scripts continue in class
Thursday
Project-based learning activities for Act V Crucible scripts continue in class
Friday
Problem-Solution paper prompt is distributed and due December 10, 2013 by 8:30 A.M. on turnitin.com web site
Check STUDYPATH over the weekend for class information and next week's assignments
Sunday, November 17, 2013
STUDYPATH* November 18-22, 2013
DRAFT DRAFT DRAFT (Corrections: e-mail jcarmicl@lausd.net)
In-class assignments and class updates trump published blogs.
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
The Lesson of Ups
Show Up, Keep Up, Speak Up, Measure Up
Monday
Cause-Effect paper postponed; due Tuesday, December 3 by 8:30 A.M. on turnitin.com web site
Anthologies are required in class all week for The Crucible project-based learning activities and literary terms and rhetorical devices
American Literature responses for Dickinson, Whitman, Hughes, Hurston, Wright, Eliot and Fitzgerald are due Monday, December 2
Words High School Students Should Know (WHSSSK) Words 51-60 are due today for Period Seven
Unit Two Vocabulary Workshop test is scheduled today for Period Five
WHSSSK updates for both classes will be discussed in class
Tuesday
Periods Five and Seven do not meet today
Wednesday
Project-based learning activities for The Crucible continue in class for Period Five
Act IV of The Crucible continues in class for Period Seven
Thursday
Project-based learning activities for The Crucible continue in class for Periods Five and Seven
Friday
Check STUDYPATH over the weekend for next week's assignments and class information
The Crucible project-based learning activities continue in class
In-class assignments and class updates trump published blogs.
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
The Lesson of Ups
Show Up, Keep Up, Speak Up, Measure Up
Monday
Cause-Effect paper postponed; due Tuesday, December 3 by 8:30 A.M. on turnitin.com web site
Anthologies are required in class all week for The Crucible project-based learning activities and literary terms and rhetorical devices
American Literature responses for Dickinson, Whitman, Hughes, Hurston, Wright, Eliot and Fitzgerald are due Monday, December 2
Words High School Students Should Know (WHSSSK) Words 51-60 are due today for Period Seven
Unit Two Vocabulary Workshop test is scheduled today for Period Five
WHSSSK updates for both classes will be discussed in class
Tuesday
Periods Five and Seven do not meet today
Wednesday
Project-based learning activities for The Crucible continue in class for Period Five
Act IV of The Crucible continues in class for Period Seven
Thursday
Project-based learning activities for The Crucible continue in class for Periods Five and Seven
Friday
Check STUDYPATH over the weekend for next week's assignments and class information
The Crucible project-based learning activities continue in class
Monday, November 11, 2013
STUDYPATH* November 11-15, 2013
In-class assignments and class updates trump published blogs.
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
The Lesson of Ups
Show Up, Keep Up, Speak Up, Measure Up
Monday
Today is Veterans Day, a legal holiday, and classes are not in session
Tuesday
The Crucible Acts III and IV selection tests scored and returned to students
Anthologies are due in class this week for literary terms and rhetorical devices
Period Seven continues Act IV of The Crucible; Period Five is scheduled to set up groups for project-based learning scripting for Act V of the play
Literary terms and WHSSSK (Words 41-50)(Words 51-60) are scheduled this week; Words 51-60 work is due Wednesday
Compare-contrast paper is due this morning by 8:30 A.M. on turnitin.com web site
Cause-effect paper is distributed in class; due date is November 19 by 8:30 A.M. on turnitin.com web site (postponed from Friday)
Wednesday
Prewriting for cause-effect paper is scheduled in class
Act IV of The Crucible continues in class for Period Seven
Unit Two Vocabulary Workshop work continues in class; test is scheduled tomorrow
Words 51-60 (WHSSSK) work is due today
Thursday
Unit Two Vocabulary Workshop test is scheduled for today
Work on project-based learning continues for The Crucible
Friday
Check STUDYPATH over the weekend for next week's assignments and class information
The Crucible activities continue in class
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
The Lesson of Ups
Show Up, Keep Up, Speak Up, Measure Up
Monday
Today is Veterans Day, a legal holiday, and classes are not in session
Tuesday
The Crucible Acts III and IV selection tests scored and returned to students
Anthologies are due in class this week for literary terms and rhetorical devices
Period Seven continues Act IV of The Crucible; Period Five is scheduled to set up groups for project-based learning scripting for Act V of the play
Literary terms and WHSSSK (Words 41-50)(Words 51-60) are scheduled this week; Words 51-60 work is due Wednesday
Compare-contrast paper is due this morning by 8:30 A.M. on turnitin.com web site
Cause-effect paper is distributed in class; due date is November 19 by 8:30 A.M. on turnitin.com web site (postponed from Friday)
Wednesday
Prewriting for cause-effect paper is scheduled in class
Act IV of The Crucible continues in class for Period Seven
Unit Two Vocabulary Workshop work continues in class; test is scheduled tomorrow
Words 51-60 (WHSSSK) work is due today
Thursday
Unit Two Vocabulary Workshop test is scheduled for today
Work on project-based learning continues for The Crucible
Friday
Check STUDYPATH over the weekend for next week's assignments and class information
The Crucible activities continue in class
Sunday, November 3, 2013
STUDYPATH* November 4-8, 2013
In-class assignments and class updates trump published blogs.
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
The Lesson of Ups
Show Up, Keep Up, Speak Up, Measure Up
Monday
The Crucible Acts III and IV continue in class all week; anthologies are required
Words High School Students Should Know (WHSSSK) Words 41-50 are due today for Period Seven
Compare-Contrast paper is due Tuesday, November 12 by 8:30 A.M. on turnitin.com web site
Literary terms are scheduled; test dates to be announced
Tuesday
Periods Five and Seven do not meet today
Wednesday
The Crucible Acts III and IV continue in class
Literary terms continue in class; test on literary terms 41-50 is scheduled today for Periods Five and Seven
Unit Two Vocabulary Workshop work continues in class
Thursday
Unit Two Vocabulary Workshop work continues in class
Grammar activities are scheduled
Friday
Words High School Students Should Know (WHSSSK) Words 51-60 are due Wednesday, November 13 for Periods Five and Seven
Check STUDYPATH over the weekend for next week's assignments and class information
Cause-Effect prompt is distributed in class; paper is due November 19 by 8:30 A.M. on turnitin.com web site
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
The Lesson of Ups
Show Up, Keep Up, Speak Up, Measure Up
Monday
The Crucible Acts III and IV continue in class all week; anthologies are required
Words High School Students Should Know (WHSSSK) Words 41-50 are due today for Period Seven
Compare-Contrast paper is due Tuesday, November 12 by 8:30 A.M. on turnitin.com web site
Literary terms are scheduled; test dates to be announced
Tuesday
Periods Five and Seven do not meet today
Wednesday
The Crucible Acts III and IV continue in class
Literary terms continue in class; test on literary terms 41-50 is scheduled today for Periods Five and Seven
Unit Two Vocabulary Workshop work continues in class
Thursday
Unit Two Vocabulary Workshop work continues in class
Grammar activities are scheduled
Friday
Words High School Students Should Know (WHSSSK) Words 51-60 are due Wednesday, November 13 for Periods Five and Seven
Check STUDYPATH over the weekend for next week's assignments and class information
Cause-Effect prompt is distributed in class; paper is due November 19 by 8:30 A.M. on turnitin.com web site
Sunday, October 27, 2013
STUDYPATH* October 28-November 1, 2013
In-class assignments and class updates trump published blogs.
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
The Lesson of Ups
Show Up, Keep Up, Speak Up, Measure Up
Monday
Words High School Students Should Know (WHSSSK 41-50) are due tomorrow; test is scheduled for Thursday
Anthologies are required in class all week for Acts III and IV of The Crucible and literary terms and rhetorical devices
Unit Two Vocabulary Workshop work continues in class
American Literature responses for Emerson, Thoreau, Lincoln, Douglass and King is due today
Tuesday
Unit Two Vocabulary Workshop work continues in class
WHSSSK 41-50 are due today
Literary terms and rhetorical devices 41-50 continue in class; test date scheduled for Friday
Wednesday
Grammar activities continue in class
The Crucible Acts III and IV continue in class
Thursday
Words High School Students Should Know (WHSSSK 41-50) test is scheduled today
The Crucible Acts III and IV continue in class
Friday
Compare-contrast paper is due November 12 by 8:30 A.M. on turnitin.com web site
Literary terms and rhetorical devices 41-50 test is scheduled
Check STUDYPATH over the weekend for class information and next week's assignments
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
The Lesson of Ups
Show Up, Keep Up, Speak Up, Measure Up
Monday
Words High School Students Should Know (WHSSSK 41-50) are due tomorrow; test is scheduled for Thursday
Anthologies are required in class all week for Acts III and IV of The Crucible and literary terms and rhetorical devices
Unit Two Vocabulary Workshop work continues in class
American Literature responses for Emerson, Thoreau, Lincoln, Douglass and King is due today
Tuesday
Unit Two Vocabulary Workshop work continues in class
WHSSSK 41-50 are due today
Literary terms and rhetorical devices 41-50 continue in class; test date scheduled for Friday
Wednesday
Grammar activities continue in class
The Crucible Acts III and IV continue in class
Thursday
Words High School Students Should Know (WHSSSK 41-50) test is scheduled today
The Crucible Acts III and IV continue in class
Friday
Compare-contrast paper is due November 12 by 8:30 A.M. on turnitin.com web site
Literary terms and rhetorical devices 41-50 test is scheduled
Check STUDYPATH over the weekend for class information and next week's assignments
Sunday, October 20, 2013
STUDYPATH* October 21-25, 2013
In-class assignments and class updates trump published blogs.
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
The Lesson of Ups
Show Up, Keep Up, Speak Up, Measure Up
Monday
Words High School Students Should Know (WHSSSK) Words 31-40 are reviewed; test date is scheduled Wednesday for Periods Five and Seven
Anthologies are required in class all week for The Crucible Acts III and IV
Literary terms 31-40 test is scheduled today for Period Seven
Unit One Vocabulary Workshop test is scheduled tomorrow
Personal paper is due this morning by 8:30 A.M. on turnitin.com web site
Tuesday
Grammar activities continue in class
Rhetorical devices and literary terms are scheduled
Unit One Vocabulary Workshop test is scheduled
Compare-contrast writing assignment is distributed in class and due date announced
Wednesday
Words High School Students Should Know (WHSSSK) Words 31-40 test is scheduled for Periods Five and Seven
The Crucible Acts III and IV continue in class
Thursday
The Crucible Acts III and IV continue in class
Friday
Unit Two Vocabulary Workshop responses are scheduled in class
Check STUDYPATH over the weekend for next week's assignments and class information
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
The Lesson of Ups
Show Up, Keep Up, Speak Up, Measure Up
Monday
Words High School Students Should Know (WHSSSK) Words 31-40 are reviewed; test date is scheduled Wednesday for Periods Five and Seven
Anthologies are required in class all week for The Crucible Acts III and IV
Literary terms 31-40 test is scheduled today for Period Seven
Unit One Vocabulary Workshop test is scheduled tomorrow
Personal paper is due this morning by 8:30 A.M. on turnitin.com web site
Tuesday
Grammar activities continue in class
Rhetorical devices and literary terms are scheduled
Unit One Vocabulary Workshop test is scheduled
Compare-contrast writing assignment is distributed in class and due date announced
Wednesday
Words High School Students Should Know (WHSSSK) Words 31-40 test is scheduled for Periods Five and Seven
The Crucible Acts III and IV continue in class
Thursday
The Crucible Acts III and IV continue in class
Friday
Unit Two Vocabulary Workshop responses are scheduled in class
Check STUDYPATH over the weekend for next week's assignments and class information
Sunday, October 13, 2013
STUDYPATH* October 14-18, 2013
In-class assignments and class updates trump published blogs.
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
The Lesson of Ups
Show Up, Keep Up, Speak Up, Measure Up
Monday
Personal paper is due on turnitin.com web site by 8:30 A.M. on October 21
The Crucible Act III is scheduled this week; anthologies are required in class
Unit One Vocabulary Workshop test is scheduled Wednesday
Tuesday
Periods Five and Seven do not meet today
Unit One Vocabulary Workshop test is scheduled tomorrow
Words High School Students Should Know (WHSSSK) Words 31-40 are due for Period Five; Words 21-30 are due for Period Seven
Wednesday-PSAT Bell Schedule
Unit One Vocabulary Workshop test is scheduled
Words High School Students Should Know (WHSSSK) are due for Periods Five and Seven
The Crucible Act III continue in class
Thursday
Parent Conference Night is scheduled in various locations from 5:30-7:30 P.M.
The Crucible Act III continues in class
Friday-Minimum Day Bell Schedule
Personal paper is due Monday, October 21 by 8:30 A.M. on turnitin.com web site
The Crucible Act III continues in class
Compare-contrast paper is assigned and due date set
Check STUDYPATH over the weekend for next week's assignments and class information
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
The Lesson of Ups
Show Up, Keep Up, Speak Up, Measure Up
Monday
Personal paper is due on turnitin.com web site by 8:30 A.M. on October 21
The Crucible Act III is scheduled this week; anthologies are required in class
Unit One Vocabulary Workshop test is scheduled Wednesday
Tuesday
Periods Five and Seven do not meet today
Unit One Vocabulary Workshop test is scheduled tomorrow
Words High School Students Should Know (WHSSSK) Words 31-40 are due for Period Five; Words 21-30 are due for Period Seven
Wednesday-PSAT Bell Schedule
Unit One Vocabulary Workshop test is scheduled
Words High School Students Should Know (WHSSSK) are due for Periods Five and Seven
The Crucible Act III continue in class
Thursday
Parent Conference Night is scheduled in various locations from 5:30-7:30 P.M.
The Crucible Act III continues in class
Friday-Minimum Day Bell Schedule
Personal paper is due Monday, October 21 by 8:30 A.M. on turnitin.com web site
The Crucible Act III continues in class
Compare-contrast paper is assigned and due date set
Check STUDYPATH over the weekend for next week's assignments and class information
Saturday, October 5, 2013
STUDYPATH* October 7-11, 2013
In-class assignments and class updates trump published blogs.
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
The Lesson of Ups
Show Up, Keep Up, Speak Up, Measure Up
Monday
Words High School Students Should Know (WHSSSK) Words 21-30 are reviewed; test is scheduled tomorrow
The Crucible Act II is scheduled all week; anthologies are due in class all week
Vocabulary Workshop Unit One is scheduled
Personal paper is due by 8:30 A.M. October 21 on turnitin.com web site
American Literature Franklin, Paine, Henry, Jefferson, Crevecoeur responses are due today
Tuesday
Words High School Students Should Know (WHSSSK) Words 21-30 test is scheduled
The Crucible Act II continues in class
Rhetorical devices and literary terms 31-40 continue in class all week
Grammar adjective, noun and adverb clauses continue in class
Wednesday
Vocabulary Workshop Unit One test is scheduled today
The Crucible Act II continues
Thursday
Words High School Students Should Know (WHSSSK) Words 31-40 are due Monday
Rhetorical devices and literary terms 31-40 continue in class all week
Friday
Check STUDYPATH over the weekend for class information and next week's assignments
The Crucible Act III is scheduled
Literary terms 31-40 test is scheduled
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
The Lesson of Ups
Show Up, Keep Up, Speak Up, Measure Up
Monday
Words High School Students Should Know (WHSSSK) Words 21-30 are reviewed; test is scheduled tomorrow
The Crucible Act II is scheduled all week; anthologies are due in class all week
Vocabulary Workshop Unit One is scheduled
Personal paper is due by 8:30 A.M. October 21 on turnitin.com web site
American Literature Franklin, Paine, Henry, Jefferson, Crevecoeur responses are due today
Tuesday
Words High School Students Should Know (WHSSSK) Words 21-30 test is scheduled
The Crucible Act II continues in class
Rhetorical devices and literary terms 31-40 continue in class all week
Grammar adjective, noun and adverb clauses continue in class
Wednesday
Vocabulary Workshop Unit One test is scheduled today
The Crucible Act II continues
Thursday
Words High School Students Should Know (WHSSSK) Words 31-40 are due Monday
Rhetorical devices and literary terms 31-40 continue in class all week
Friday
Check STUDYPATH over the weekend for class information and next week's assignments
The Crucible Act III is scheduled
Literary terms 31-40 test is scheduled
Saturday, September 28, 2013
STUDYPATH* September 30-October 4, 2013
In-class assignments and class updates trump published blogs.
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
The Lesson of Ups
Show Up, Keep Up, Speak Up, Measure Up
Monday
Words High School Students Should Know (WHSSSK) Words 11-20 test is scheduled (Period Seven only)
Literary Analysis paper is due by 8:30 A.M. on turnitin.com web site; use Focus on Writing Writing a Literary Analysis handout for format and content requirements
American Literature responses for Franklin, Paine, Henry, Jefferson and Crevecoeur are due Monday, October 7; use complete sentences and provide thoughtful and thorough responses; this assignment is valued at 100 points
The Crucible continues in class all week; anthologies are required each day
Vocabulary Workshop diagnostic test and Unit One in-class work is scheduled
Tuesday
The Crucible continues in class
Words High School Students Should Know (WHSSSK) Words 21-30 are due in class today
Literary terms continue in class all week; test is scheduled Friday
Vocabulary Workshop Unit One is scheduled
Grammar clauses and sentence structure activities continue in class
Wednesday
The Crucible continues in class
Grammar clauses and sentence structure activities continue in class
Thursday
The Crucible continues in class
Friday
Literary terms 21-30 test is scheduled
Writing assignment is distributed and due date set
Check STUDYPATH over the weekend for class updates and next week's assignments
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
The Lesson of Ups
Show Up, Keep Up, Speak Up, Measure Up
Monday
Words High School Students Should Know (WHSSSK) Words 11-20 test is scheduled (Period Seven only)
Literary Analysis paper is due by 8:30 A.M. on turnitin.com web site; use Focus on Writing Writing a Literary Analysis handout for format and content requirements
American Literature responses for Franklin, Paine, Henry, Jefferson and Crevecoeur are due Monday, October 7; use complete sentences and provide thoughtful and thorough responses; this assignment is valued at 100 points
The Crucible continues in class all week; anthologies are required each day
Vocabulary Workshop diagnostic test and Unit One in-class work is scheduled
Tuesday
The Crucible continues in class
Words High School Students Should Know (WHSSSK) Words 21-30 are due in class today
Literary terms continue in class all week; test is scheduled Friday
Vocabulary Workshop Unit One is scheduled
Grammar clauses and sentence structure activities continue in class
Wednesday
The Crucible continues in class
Grammar clauses and sentence structure activities continue in class
Thursday
The Crucible continues in class
Friday
Literary terms 21-30 test is scheduled
Writing assignment is distributed and due date set
Check STUDYPATH over the weekend for class updates and next week's assignments
Sunday, September 22, 2013
STUDYPATH* September 23-27, 2013
In-class assignments and class updates trump published blogs.
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
The Lesson of Ups
Show Up, Keep Up, Speak Up, Measure Up
Monday
Anthologies are due in class all week for Arthur Miller's The Crucible
The Crucible Act I continues in class
American Literature Franklin, Paine, Henry, Jefferson and Crevecoeur writing assignment is distributed and due Monday, October 7
Literary Analysis paper is due on turnitin.com web site by 8:30 A.M. on or before September 30, 2013
Literary analysis prewriting assignment #1 is due in class today (Period Seven)
Vocabulary Workshop diagnostic test is scheduled
Words High School Students Should Know (WHSSSK) 11-20 are reviewed and test date scheduled for Friday
Tuesday
Act I of The Crucible continues in class
Literary terms and rhetorical devices test for words 11-20 is scheduled
Grammar work continues in class on clauses and sentence structure
Wednesday
Literary terms and rhetorical devices words 21-30 is scheduled
Vocabulary Workshop Unit One in-class assignment is scheduled
Thursday
The Crucible Act II is scheduled in class
Grammar work continues in class on clauses and sentence structure
Friday
Check STUDYPATH for next week's assignments and class information
Words High School Students Should Know (WHSSSK) 11-20 test
American Literature responses for Franklin, Paine, Henry, Jefferson and Crevecoeur writing assignment are due October 7
Literary analysis paper is due Monday by 8:30 A.M. on turnitin.com web site
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
The Lesson of Ups
Show Up, Keep Up, Speak Up, Measure Up
Monday
Anthologies are due in class all week for Arthur Miller's The Crucible
The Crucible Act I continues in class
American Literature Franklin, Paine, Henry, Jefferson and Crevecoeur writing assignment is distributed and due Monday, October 7
Literary Analysis paper is due on turnitin.com web site by 8:30 A.M. on or before September 30, 2013
Literary analysis prewriting assignment #1 is due in class today (Period Seven)
Vocabulary Workshop diagnostic test is scheduled
Words High School Students Should Know (WHSSSK) 11-20 are reviewed and test date scheduled for Friday
Tuesday
Act I of The Crucible continues in class
Literary terms and rhetorical devices test for words 11-20 is scheduled
Grammar work continues in class on clauses and sentence structure
Wednesday
Literary terms and rhetorical devices words 21-30 is scheduled
Vocabulary Workshop Unit One in-class assignment is scheduled
Thursday
The Crucible Act II is scheduled in class
Grammar work continues in class on clauses and sentence structure
Friday
Check STUDYPATH for next week's assignments and class information
Words High School Students Should Know (WHSSSK) 11-20 test
American Literature responses for Franklin, Paine, Henry, Jefferson and Crevecoeur writing assignment are due October 7
Literary analysis paper is due Monday by 8:30 A.M. on turnitin.com web site
Sunday, September 15, 2013
STUDYPATH* September 16-20, 2013
In-class assignments and class updates trump published blogs.
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
The Lesson of Ups
Show Up, Keep Up, Speak Up, Measure Up
Monday
Persuasive paper is due this morning on turnitin.com web site by 8:30 A.M.
Next writing assignment is distributed and due date scheduled
Words High School Students Should Know (WHSSSK) Words 11-20 are due today
Period Seven: Literary terms test is scheduled in class
The Crucible Act One continues in class; anthologies are required in class all week, except for Tuesday
Grammar assignment is scheduled and due Wednesday
Vocabulary Workshop Unit One is scheduled
Tuesday
Periods Five and Seven do not meet today
Wednesday
Literary terms and rhetorical devices continue in class
The Crucible Act One continues in class
Vocabulary Workshop Unit One continues in class
Thursday
Words High School Students Should Know (WHSSSK) Words 11-20 test is scheduled
Friday
WHSSSK Words 21-30 are assigned and due Monday
The Crucible Act One continues in class
Check STUDYPATH during the weekend for next week's assignments
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
The Lesson of Ups
Show Up, Keep Up, Speak Up, Measure Up
Monday
Persuasive paper is due this morning on turnitin.com web site by 8:30 A.M.
Next writing assignment is distributed and due date scheduled
Words High School Students Should Know (WHSSSK) Words 11-20 are due today
Period Seven: Literary terms test is scheduled in class
The Crucible Act One continues in class; anthologies are required in class all week, except for Tuesday
Grammar assignment is scheduled and due Wednesday
Vocabulary Workshop Unit One is scheduled
Tuesday
Periods Five and Seven do not meet today
Wednesday
Literary terms and rhetorical devices continue in class
The Crucible Act One continues in class
Vocabulary Workshop Unit One continues in class
Thursday
Words High School Students Should Know (WHSSSK) Words 11-20 test is scheduled
Friday
WHSSSK Words 21-30 are assigned and due Monday
The Crucible Act One continues in class
Check STUDYPATH during the weekend for next week's assignments
Sunday, September 8, 2013
STUDYPATH* September 9-13, 2013
In-class assignments and class updates trump published blogs.
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
The Lesson of Ups
Show Up, Keep Up, Speak Up, Measure Up
Monday
"Diary of Samuel Sewall" and introduction to The Crucible are scheduled
Literary terms review; anthologies are due in class all week
Words High School Students Should Know (WHSSSK) Words 1-10 test is scheduled tomorrow (Period Seven); literary terms test is scheduled tomorrow for Periods Five and Seven
Persuasive paper due Thursday, September 12 by 8:30 A.M. on turnitin.com web site; prewriting continues in class (postponed to Monday, September 16 by 8:30 A.M.)
Vocabulary Workshop Unit One responses are scheduled in class
Journaling for types of types of sentences
Tuesday
Vocabulary Workshop Unit One continues in class
The Crucible Act I is scheduled
Words High School Students Should Know (WHSSSK) Words 1-10 test is scheduled for Period Seven; literary terms test scheduled for both classes
Wednesday
Words High School Students Should Know (WHSSSK) Words 11-20 are due Monday; record definition, part of speech, diacritical markings and syllabication for each word
The Crucible Act I continues in class
Thursday
Persuasive paper is due this morning by 8:30 A.M. on turnitin.com web site
The Crucible Act I continues in class
Friday
Check STUDYPATH over the weekend for next week's assignments and class information
Vocabulary Workshop Unit One test is scheduled
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
The Lesson of Ups
Show Up, Keep Up, Speak Up, Measure Up
Monday
"Diary of Samuel Sewall" and introduction to The Crucible are scheduled
Literary terms review; anthologies are due in class all week
Words High School Students Should Know (WHSSSK) Words 1-10 test is scheduled tomorrow (Period Seven); literary terms test is scheduled tomorrow for Periods Five and Seven
Persuasive paper due Thursday, September 12 by 8:30 A.M. on turnitin.com web site; prewriting continues in class (postponed to Monday, September 16 by 8:30 A.M.)
Vocabulary Workshop Unit One responses are scheduled in class
Journaling for types of types of sentences
Tuesday
Vocabulary Workshop Unit One continues in class
The Crucible Act I is scheduled
Words High School Students Should Know (WHSSSK) Words 1-10 test is scheduled for Period Seven; literary terms test scheduled for both classes
Wednesday
Words High School Students Should Know (WHSSSK) Words 11-20 are due Monday; record definition, part of speech, diacritical markings and syllabication for each word
The Crucible Act I continues in class
Thursday
Persuasive paper is due this morning by 8:30 A.M. on turnitin.com web site
The Crucible Act I continues in class
Friday
Check STUDYPATH over the weekend for next week's assignments and class information
Vocabulary Workshop Unit One test is scheduled
Saturday, August 31, 2013
STUDYPATH* September 2-6, 2013
In-class assignments and class updates trump published blogs.
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
The Lesson Of Ups
Show Up, Speak Up, Keep Up, Measure Up
Monday
Today is Labor Day, a legal holiday, and classes are not in session
Tuesday
Periods Five and Seven do not meet today
American Literature responses for Of Plymouth Plantation, "Offer of Help," and "The Life of Mary Jemison" are due tomorrow
Words High School Students Should Know (WHSSSK) Words 1-10 test is scheduled Friday; words are reviewed in class tomorrow
Wednesday
Plymouth-Offer-Jemison responses are due today; answer Part One 1. a-e and Part II 1.-9.; textbooks are required in class Wednesday and Friday
Persuasive paper is distributed; prewriting is due on Friday
Period Seven responses for Jonathan Edwards (vocabulary and short answer) conclude in class
Literary terms test is scheduled for today for Periods Five and Seven
WHSSSK Words 1-10 reviewed in class
Thursday
Today is an unassigned day and classes are not in session
Friday
WHSSSK Words 1-10 test is scheduled
Words High School Students Should Know (WHSSSK) Words 11-20 assigned and due Monday
Persuasive paper prewriting is due today; paper is due on turnitin.com web site on Tuesday, September 10 by 8:30 A.M.
The Crucible Act I postponed until Monday
Friday, August 23, 2013
STUDYPATH* August 26-30, 2013
In-class assignments and class updates trump published blogs.
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
The Lesson of Ups
Show Up, Keep Up, Speak Up, Measure Up
Monday
Narrative papers are returned to students
Words High School Students Should Know (WHSSSK) 1-10 are reviewed in class; test date is scheduled on Wednesday
American Literature homework for Of Plymouth Plantation, "Offer of Help" and "The Life of Mary Jemison" is due Tuesday, September 3
Jonathan Edwards "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God" concludes in class; anthologies are required in class Monday-Thursday
Literary terms review continues in class; test date is Thursday
Tuesday
Journaling for types of sentences is scheduled
Multiple choice practice for the upcoming SAT examination is scheduled
Vocabulary work for "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God" continues
Wednesday
Persuasive writing assignment is assigned and due date scheduled
"Diary of Samuel Sewell" and introduction to Arthur Miller's The Crucible is scheduled
Words High School Students Should Know (WHSSSK) Words 1-10 test
Thursday
The Crucible Act I by Arthur Miller begins in class; anthologies are required in class
Literary terms test 1-10 is scheduled
Friday
Today is California Admission Day and classes are not in session
Check STUDYPATH during the weekend for next week's assignments
Sunday, August 18, 2013
STUDYPATH* August 19-23, 2013
In-class assignments and class updates trump published blogs.
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
The Lesson of Ups
Show Up, Keep Up, Speak Up, Measure Up
Monday
The Americas handout and selection test are scheduled in class
Words High School Students Should Know (WHSSSK) are due today
Narrative paper is due on turnitin.com web site by 8:30 A.M. on Thursday, August 22
Journal: Literary terms and rhetorical devices and introduction to sentences continues
SAT multiple choice
Tuesday
Anthologies are required in class Wednesday for reading and writing assignment; Of Plymouth Plantation, Canassetego (sp) and Life of Mary Jemison
Periods Five and Seven do not meet today
Wednesday
Spanish Explorers in the Americas (handout)
Anthologies are due in class for reading and writing assignment for Of Plymouth Plantation, "Offer of Help," and "Life of Mary Jemison"
Thursday
Anthologies are due in class
Multiple choice passage, stems and distractors practice for the SAT
Friday
Check STUDYPATH for next week's assignments and class information
Literary terms, rhetorical devices and introduction to sentences continues in class
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
The Lesson of Ups
Show Up, Keep Up, Speak Up, Measure Up
Monday
The Americas handout and selection test are scheduled in class
Words High School Students Should Know (WHSSSK) are due today
- WHSSSK components: definition, syllable divide, diacritical marking, part of speech
Narrative paper is due on turnitin.com web site by 8:30 A.M. on Thursday, August 22
Journal: Literary terms and rhetorical devices and introduction to sentences continues
SAT multiple choice
Tuesday
Anthologies are required in class Wednesday for reading and writing assignment; Of Plymouth Plantation, Canassetego (sp) and Life of Mary Jemison
Periods Five and Seven do not meet today
Wednesday
Spanish Explorers in the Americas (handout)
Anthologies are due in class for reading and writing assignment for Of Plymouth Plantation, "Offer of Help," and "Life of Mary Jemison"
Thursday
Anthologies are due in class
Multiple choice passage, stems and distractors practice for the SAT
Friday
Check STUDYPATH for next week's assignments and class information
Literary terms, rhetorical devices and introduction to sentences continues in class
Sunday, July 28, 2013
STUDYPATH* Opening Week August 13-16, 2013
In-class assignments and class updates trump published blogs.
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
The Lesson of Ups
Show Up, Keep Up, Speak Up, Measure Up
Tuesday
American Literature syllabus is available on Box (at right of blog) signed by students and parents is due Friday
Turn It In account verification is required by Friday
Opening Days Bulletin due Monday signed by student and parent
Words High School Students Should Know (WHSSSK) 1-10 due Monday
Spanish Explorers in the Americas (handout)
Of Plymouth Plantation excerpt William Bradford
Journal: Introduction to sentences in Honors American Literature prose assignments
Thursday
Narrative paper assigned; prewriting is due Monday
The Americas (handout)
Of Plymouth Plantation excerpt continues
"Offer of Help" Canassatego
"Life of Mary Jemison"
Turn It In account verification due tomorrow
Journal: Introduction to Honors American Literature literary terms and rhetorical devices
Friday
Anthology reading selections homework is assigned
Check STUDYPATH for next week's assignments and class information
American Literature syllabus is due today signed by student and parent
Turn It In Verification due today
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
The Lesson of Ups
Show Up, Keep Up, Speak Up, Measure Up
Tuesday
American Literature syllabus is available on Box (at right of blog) signed by students and parents is due Friday
Turn It In account verification is required by Friday
Opening Days Bulletin due Monday signed by student and parent
Words High School Students Should Know (WHSSSK) 1-10 due Monday
- WHSSSK components: definition, syllable divide, diacritical marking, part of speech
Spanish Explorers in the Americas (handout)
Of Plymouth Plantation excerpt William Bradford
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| Bradford praying at Plymouth |
- Simple
- Compound
- Complex
- Compound-Complex
- Periodic
- Cumulative (Loose)
- Balanced
- Interrupted
Thursday
Narrative paper assigned; prewriting is due Monday
The Americas (handout)
Of Plymouth Plantation excerpt continues
"Offer of Help" Canassatego
"Life of Mary Jemison"
Turn It In account verification due tomorrow
Journal: Introduction to Honors American Literature literary terms and rhetorical devices
Friday
Anthology reading selections homework is assigned
Check STUDYPATH for next week's assignments and class information
American Literature syllabus is due today signed by student and parent
Turn It In Verification due today
Thursday, July 18, 2013
Summer Introduction to Honors American Literature
Welcome students to Honors American Literature 2013-2014!
An updated syllabus and Week One blog will be posted at the beginning of August. Classes begin on Tuesday, August 13.
You may wish to familiarize yourself with the novels scheduled for this yearlong course. Access the textbook and novel photos by downloading the document on Box (at right of this blog). We will complete reading assignments and dialectical journals on The Crucible, The Great Gatsby and The Scarlet Letter. The textbooks are Literature and Integrated Studies, Pre-AP Readings and Exercises, Writer's Choice and Vocabulary Workshop.
If you have questions or concerns, please contact me at jcarmicl@lausd.net and I will respond.
An updated syllabus and Week One blog will be posted at the beginning of August. Classes begin on Tuesday, August 13.
You may wish to familiarize yourself with the novels scheduled for this yearlong course. Access the textbook and novel photos by downloading the document on Box (at right of this blog). We will complete reading assignments and dialectical journals on The Crucible, The Great Gatsby and The Scarlet Letter. The textbooks are Literature and Integrated Studies, Pre-AP Readings and Exercises, Writer's Choice and Vocabulary Workshop.
If you have questions or concerns, please contact me at jcarmicl@lausd.net and I will respond.
Saturday, June 1, 2013
Finals Week 2013
Monday-Friday
Periods One, Two and Three final examinations are scheduled for Tuesday, June 4
Periods Four, Five and Six final examinations are scheduled for Wednesday, June 5
Preparation for final examinations is scheduled Monday, June 3
Return all textbooks directly to textbook room
Last day of classes for the 2012-2013 school year is Friday, June 7
First day of classes for the 2013-2014 school year is Tuesday, August 13
Periods One, Two and Three final examinations are scheduled for Tuesday, June 4
Periods Four, Five and Six final examinations are scheduled for Wednesday, June 5
Preparation for final examinations is scheduled Monday, June 3
Return all textbooks directly to textbook room
Last day of classes for the 2012-2013 school year is Friday, June 7
First day of classes for the 2013-2014 school year is Tuesday, August 13
Saturday, May 25, 2013
STUDYPATH* May 27-31, 2013
In-class assignments and class updates trump published blogs.
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
The Lesson of Ups
Show Up, Keep Up, Speak Up, Measure Up
Monday is Memorial Day, a legal holiday and classes are not in session
Tuesday
Autobiography is due on turnitin.com web site by 8:30 A.M. this morning; no late papers accepted
Return all books to classroom
Underlining/italicizing/quotation marks protocol rewrites for book, play, short story and poetry titles are due today from students who received incomplete marks on previous grammar assignment
Wednesday
Editing the autobiography rewrite is due Monday
Resume and personal statement writing continue in class today and tomorrow
Thursday
Preparation for final examination
Resume and personal statement writing continue in class
Friday
Autobiography rewrite is scheduled and due Monday
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
The Lesson of Ups
Show Up, Keep Up, Speak Up, Measure Up
Monday is Memorial Day, a legal holiday and classes are not in session
Tuesday
Autobiography is due on turnitin.com web site by 8:30 A.M. this morning; no late papers accepted
Return all books to classroom
Underlining/italicizing/quotation marks protocol rewrites for book, play, short story and poetry titles are due today from students who received incomplete marks on previous grammar assignment
Wednesday
Editing the autobiography rewrite is due Monday
Resume and personal statement writing continue in class today and tomorrow
Thursday
Preparation for final examination
Resume and personal statement writing continue in class
Friday
Autobiography rewrite is scheduled and due Monday
Saturday, May 18, 2013
STUDYPATH* May 20-24, 2013
In-class assignments and class updates trump published blogs.
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
The Lesson of Ups:
Show Up, Keep Up, Speak Up, Measure Up
Monday
Gatsby paper is due today by 8:30 A.M. on turnitin.com web site; choose one of the three prompts provided on the handout in class
Writing the Autobiography continues in class today and tomorrow; final draft typed and submitted on turnitin.com web site is due Tuesday, May 28 by 8:30 A.M.
Return all textbooks to classroom
Consumable Contemporary Composition textbook is required in class Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday
Tuesday
Writing the Autobiography continues in class
Wednesday
Writing the Autobiography continues in class; paper is due on May 28 on turnitin.com web site
Thursday
Letter to the editor is due
Work on personal statement for college and resume is scheduled
Friday
Work on personal statement for college and resume continues in class
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
The Lesson of Ups:
Show Up, Keep Up, Speak Up, Measure Up
Monday
Gatsby paper is due today by 8:30 A.M. on turnitin.com web site; choose one of the three prompts provided on the handout in class
Writing the Autobiography continues in class today and tomorrow; final draft typed and submitted on turnitin.com web site is due Tuesday, May 28 by 8:30 A.M.
Return all textbooks to classroom
Consumable Contemporary Composition textbook is required in class Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday
Tuesday
Writing the Autobiography continues in class
Wednesday
Writing the Autobiography continues in class; paper is due on May 28 on turnitin.com web site
Thursday
Letter to the editor is due
Work on personal statement for college and resume is scheduled
Friday
Work on personal statement for college and resume continues in class
Sunday, May 12, 2013
STUDYPATH* May 13-17, 2013
In-class assignments and class updates trump published blogs.
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
The Lesson of Ups
Show Up, Keep Up, Speak Up, Measure Up
Monday
Multiple choice for The Great Gatsby
Tuesday
Multiple choice for The Great Gatsby concludes
Class discussion for Chapter Nine of The Great Gatsby concludes in class
Wednesday
Film screening-Part One
Writer's Choice responses are due; return books to classroom
Return anthologies to classroom
Thursday
Letter to the editor is due
Film screening-Part Two
The Great Gatsby paper is due today by 8:30 A.M. on turnitin.com web site
Friday
Second segment of writing the autobiography assignment is scheduled; Consumable Contemporary Composition textbook is due in class
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
The Lesson of Ups
Show Up, Keep Up, Speak Up, Measure Up
Monday
Multiple choice for The Great Gatsby
Tuesday
Multiple choice for The Great Gatsby concludes
Class discussion for Chapter Nine of The Great Gatsby concludes in class
Wednesday
Film screening-Part One
Writer's Choice responses are due; return books to classroom
Return anthologies to classroom
Thursday
Letter to the editor is due
Film screening-Part Two
The Great Gatsby paper is due today by 8:30 A.M. on turnitin.com web site
Friday
Second segment of writing the autobiography assignment is scheduled; Consumable Contemporary Composition textbook is due in class
Sunday, May 5, 2013
STUDYPATH* May 6-10, 2013
In-class assignments and class updates trump published blogs.
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
The Lesson of Ups
Show Up, Keep Up, Speak Up, Measure Up
Monday
Fitzgerald poetry compare-contrast papers returned to students
The Great Gatsby Chapter Nine focus question responses are due Friday for class discussion
Multiple choice for The Great Gatsby is scheduled next Monday
Paper assignment for The Great Gatsby is assigned and due on turnitin.com web site on Tuesday, May 14 by 8:30 A.M.
Prewriting for the autobiography paper is scheduled
Tuesday
Consumable Contemporary Composition textbook is due in class today and tomorrow
Wednesday
Writer's Choice textbook is due in class
Thursday
Letter to the editor is due
Timed writing assignment for autobiography is scheduled today
Friday
Class discussion for The Great Gatsby Chapter Nine is scheduled; focus question responses are due in class
Great Gatsby quotations quiz is due today
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
The Lesson of Ups
Show Up, Keep Up, Speak Up, Measure Up
Monday
Fitzgerald poetry compare-contrast papers returned to students
The Great Gatsby Chapter Nine focus question responses are due Friday for class discussion
Multiple choice for The Great Gatsby is scheduled next Monday
Paper assignment for The Great Gatsby is assigned and due on turnitin.com web site on Tuesday, May 14 by 8:30 A.M.
Prewriting for the autobiography paper is scheduled
Tuesday
Consumable Contemporary Composition textbook is due in class today and tomorrow
Wednesday
Writer's Choice textbook is due in class
Thursday
Letter to the editor is due
Timed writing assignment for autobiography is scheduled today
Friday
Class discussion for The Great Gatsby Chapter Nine is scheduled; focus question responses are due in class
Great Gatsby quotations quiz is due today
Sunday, April 28, 2013
STUDYPATH* April 29-May 3, 2013
In-class assignments and class updates trump published blogs.
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
The Lesson of Ups
Show Up, Keep Up, Speak Up, Measure Up
Monday
Period Six responses to "Babylon Revisited" are due; return handouts today
The Great Gatsby responses for Chapters Seven-Eight are due Friday for class discussion
Tuesday
Consumable Contemporary Composition textbook is due in class Tuesday and Wednesday for "How Open is the Door" unit activities
Wednesday
Writer's Choice homework is due today; textbook is required in class
Thursday
Letter to the editor is due
Timed writing is scheduled in class
Friday
Class discussion for The Great Gatsby Chapters Seven-Eight is scheduled; responses are due today
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
The Lesson of Ups
Show Up, Keep Up, Speak Up, Measure Up
Monday
Period Six responses to "Babylon Revisited" are due; return handouts today
The Great Gatsby responses for Chapters Seven-Eight are due Friday for class discussion
Tuesday
Consumable Contemporary Composition textbook is due in class Tuesday and Wednesday for "How Open is the Door" unit activities
Wednesday
Writer's Choice homework is due today; textbook is required in class
Thursday
Letter to the editor is due
Timed writing is scheduled in class
Friday
Class discussion for The Great Gatsby Chapters Seven-Eight is scheduled; responses are due today
Saturday, April 20, 2013
STUDYPATH* April 22-26, 2013
In-class assignments and class updates trump published blogs.
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
The Lesson of Ups
Show Up, Keep Up, Speak Up, Measure Up
Monday
CST Testing Schedule
Periods Five and Six do not meet today
The Great Gatsby responses for Chapters 5-6 are due Friday for class discussion
Tuesday
CST Testing Schedule
Consumable Contemporary Composition textbook is due in class today and Thursday
F. Scott Fitzgerald's "Babylon Revisited" is assigned and responses are due Monday
Wednesday
CST Testing Schedule
Periods Five and Six do not meet today
Thursday
CST Testing Schedule
Letter to the editor is due today
In-class timed writing assignment is scheduled today
Friday
Check STUDYPATH over the weekend for next week's assignments
The Great Gatsby responses for Chapters 5-6 are due today for class discussion
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
The Lesson of Ups
Show Up, Keep Up, Speak Up, Measure Up
Monday
CST Testing Schedule
Periods Five and Six do not meet today
The Great Gatsby responses for Chapters 5-6 are due Friday for class discussion
Tuesday
CST Testing Schedule
Consumable Contemporary Composition textbook is due in class today and Thursday
F. Scott Fitzgerald's "Babylon Revisited" is assigned and responses are due Monday
Wednesday
CST Testing Schedule
Periods Five and Six do not meet today
Thursday
CST Testing Schedule
Letter to the editor is due today
In-class timed writing assignment is scheduled today
Friday
Check STUDYPATH over the weekend for next week's assignments
The Great Gatsby responses for Chapters 5-6 are due today for class discussion
Saturday, April 13, 2013
STUDYPATH* April 15-19, 2013
In-class assignments and class updates trump published blogs.
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
The Lesson of Ups: Show Up, Keep Up, Speak Up, Measure Up
Monday
Read F. Scott Fitzgerald's short story "Winter Dreams" (Pages 585-601) by tomorrow (this was assigned last Thursday when the Mindset and Intelligence assignment was made); complete vocabulary 1-10 on pages 602-603 (write words not sentences); students will be tested on short story tomorrow in class
The Great Gatsby class discussion for Chapters 1-2 concludes in class
Tuesday
F. Scott Fitzgerald short story "Winter Dreams" assignment is due
Consumable Contemporary Composition textbook is due in class today, Wednesday and Thursday for writing assignment from "How Open Is The Door" unit
CST test preparation skills continue in class on selected days
Wednesday
Writer's Choice textbook is required in class; complete Page 554 #1-5 for three exercises--Exercises 23-24-25
Thursday
Letter to the editor from USA Today is due today
Timed in-class writing assignment from the Consumable Contemporary Composition textbook
Friday
The Great Gatsby Chapters 3-4 class discussion is scheduled; ten answers in complete sentences with textual evidence are due in class from handout provided Monday in class
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
The Lesson of Ups: Show Up, Keep Up, Speak Up, Measure Up
Monday
Read F. Scott Fitzgerald's short story "Winter Dreams" (Pages 585-601) by tomorrow (this was assigned last Thursday when the Mindset and Intelligence assignment was made); complete vocabulary 1-10 on pages 602-603 (write words not sentences); students will be tested on short story tomorrow in class
The Great Gatsby class discussion for Chapters 1-2 concludes in class
Tuesday
F. Scott Fitzgerald short story "Winter Dreams" assignment is due
Consumable Contemporary Composition textbook is due in class today, Wednesday and Thursday for writing assignment from "How Open Is The Door" unit
CST test preparation skills continue in class on selected days
Wednesday
Writer's Choice textbook is required in class; complete Page 554 #1-5 for three exercises--Exercises 23-24-25
Thursday
Letter to the editor from USA Today is due today
Timed in-class writing assignment from the Consumable Contemporary Composition textbook
Friday
The Great Gatsby Chapters 3-4 class discussion is scheduled; ten answers in complete sentences with textual evidence are due in class from handout provided Monday in class
Sunday, April 7, 2013
STUDYPATH* April 8-12, 2013
In-class assignments and class updates trump published blogs.
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
Monday
Final Mastery Test from Vocabulary Workshop is scheduled today; books must be brought to class for return to textbook room
"Winter Dreams" F. Scott Fitzgerald short story from anthology is scheduled and talking points (ten) are due Thursday for class discussion next week
Responses for The Great Gatsby are due Friday for class discussion; questions will be assigned in class today
Tuesday
Consumable Contemporary Composition textbook is due in class all week for "How Open Is The Door" unit; writing assignments will be scheduled
CST test preparation multiple choice is scheduled all week in class
Wednesday
Writer's Choice books are required in class
Thursday
Letter to the editor is due
In-class timed writing scheduled for F. Scott Fitzgerald's short story "Winter Dreams" is postponed to next week; turnitin.com response is scheduled Friday, April 19
Friday
Work in "How Open Is The Door" unit from Contemporary Composition textbook continues
The Great Gatsby class discussion for Chapters One-Two is scheduled; responses to questions assigned Monday are due in class today
"Winter Dreams" F. Scott Fitzgerald short story talking points class discussion is scheduled next week
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
Monday
Final Mastery Test from Vocabulary Workshop is scheduled today; books must be brought to class for return to textbook room
"Winter Dreams" F. Scott Fitzgerald short story from anthology is scheduled and talking points (ten) are due Thursday for class discussion next week
Responses for The Great Gatsby are due Friday for class discussion; questions will be assigned in class today
Tuesday
Consumable Contemporary Composition textbook is due in class all week for "How Open Is The Door" unit; writing assignments will be scheduled
CST test preparation multiple choice is scheduled all week in class
Wednesday
Writer's Choice books are required in class
Thursday
Letter to the editor is due
In-class timed writing scheduled for F. Scott Fitzgerald's short story "Winter Dreams" is postponed to next week; turnitin.com response is scheduled Friday, April 19
Friday
Work in "How Open Is The Door" unit from Contemporary Composition textbook continues
The Great Gatsby class discussion for Chapters One-Two is scheduled; responses to questions assigned Monday are due in class today
"Winter Dreams" F. Scott Fitzgerald short story talking points class discussion is scheduled next week
Friday, March 29, 2013
STUDYPATH* April 1-5, 2013
In-class assignments and class updates trump published blogs.
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
Monday
Cesar E. Chavez Birthday Observed; classes are not in session and resume tomorrow
Tuesday
Contemporary Composition textbooks are required in class all week
Vocabulary Workshop Final Mastery Test (FMT) responses are due Thursday
Novel to be assigned and reading scheduled announced
CST test preparation is scheduled all week in class
Wednesday
Writer's Choice textbook is due in class for grammar assignment
Work in Contemporary Composition textbook continues all week
Thursday
Letter to the editor is due
Vocabulary Workshop Final Mastery Test (FMT) responses are announced in class
Friday
Vocabulary Workshop books are due in class Monday for Vocabulary Workshop Final Mastery Test
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
Monday
Cesar E. Chavez Birthday Observed; classes are not in session and resume tomorrow
Tuesday
Contemporary Composition textbooks are required in class all week
Vocabulary Workshop Final Mastery Test (FMT) responses are due Thursday
Novel to be assigned and reading scheduled announced
CST test preparation is scheduled all week in class
Wednesday
Writer's Choice textbook is due in class for grammar assignment
Work in Contemporary Composition textbook continues all week
Thursday
Letter to the editor is due
Vocabulary Workshop Final Mastery Test (FMT) responses are announced in class
Friday
Vocabulary Workshop books are due in class Monday for Vocabulary Workshop Final Mastery Test
Sunday, March 24, 2013
Spring Break
Check this blog this coming weekend for next week's assignments.
Enjoy your spring break, March 25-April 2. Classes resume Tuesday, April 2.
Enjoy your spring break, March 25-April 2. Classes resume Tuesday, April 2.
Friday, March 15, 2013
STUDYPATH* March 18-22, 2013
In-class assignments and class updates trump published blogs.
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
Monday
Margaret Mead response is due today in class; consumable textbook is required in class
The Crucible project evaluation is due Wednesday
Tuesday
Margaret Mead papers are rewritten in class; consumable textbook is required in class
Wednesday
EAP test administration is scheduled today
Thursday
EAP test administration concludes today
Letter to the editor is due
Friday
Special bell schedule for Hollywood Idol 2013; Periods Five and Six meet in the auditorium today
Have a nice spring break! Classes resume on Tuesday, April 2.
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
Monday
Margaret Mead response is due today in class; consumable textbook is required in class
The Crucible project evaluation is due Wednesday
Tuesday
Margaret Mead papers are rewritten in class; consumable textbook is required in class
Wednesday
EAP test administration is scheduled today
Thursday
EAP test administration concludes today
Letter to the editor is due
Friday
Special bell schedule for Hollywood Idol 2013; Periods Five and Six meet in the auditorium today
Have a nice spring break! Classes resume on Tuesday, April 2.
Friday, March 8, 2013
STUDYPATH* March 11-15, 2013
In-class assignments and class updates trump published blogs.
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
Monday
Groups continue rehearsals for Crucible Act V scripts; graded presentations begin tomorrow
Unit Fifteen Vocabulary Workshop responses are due today; test is scheduled Thursday
Tuesday
Graded presentations for Crucible Act V scripts begin
Final drafts of research papers are due in class for Period Five and Six today
Wednesday
Graded presentations for Crucible Act V scripts conclude in class
Writer's Choice textbook is postponed to next Wedneday
Thursday
Letter to the editor is due today
Contemporary Composition textbook is required in class for assigned work
Unit Fifteen Vocabulary Workshop test is scheduled
Friday
Contemporary Composition textbook is required for assigned work
Check STUDYPATH over the weekend for next week's assignments
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
Monday
Groups continue rehearsals for Crucible Act V scripts; graded presentations begin tomorrow
Unit Fifteen Vocabulary Workshop responses are due today; test is scheduled Thursday
Tuesday
Graded presentations for Crucible Act V scripts begin
Final drafts of research papers are due in class for Period Five and Six today
Wednesday
Graded presentations for Crucible Act V scripts conclude in class
Writer's Choice textbook is postponed to next Wedneday
Thursday
Letter to the editor is due today
Contemporary Composition textbook is required in class for assigned work
Unit Fifteen Vocabulary Workshop test is scheduled
Friday
Contemporary Composition textbook is required for assigned work
Check STUDYPATH over the weekend for next week's assignments
Saturday, March 2, 2013
STUDYPATH* March 4-8, 2013
In-class assignments and class updates trump published blogs.
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
Monday
Contemporary Composition classes rehearse Crucible scripts in the quad
Research paper first draft is due this morning by 8:30 A.M. on turnitin.com web site; first drafts not submitted will be penalized on points for research paper final grade; include thumbnails, subheads, works cited list (one book, one newspaper, one magazine, and three electronic resources), outline (will be paper clipped once papers are printed Monday morning); six-seven page length, end paper required; Helvetica, Times Roman or Arial typeface in 12 point type is required; run-around text for thumbnails is required; one block quote per paper; pagination in upper right hand corner; include no widows/orphans; embedded (in-text citations) required (two per page); no "you" and no contractions; observe MLA requirements for paper margins; follow all requirements set down on paper in library during prereading and prewriting activities
Vocabulary Workshop Unit Fourteen responses are due today
Tuesday
Vocabulary Workshop Unit Fourteen test is scheduled
Wednesday
Dry runs of rehearsed Crucible scripts are scheduled in class today
Thursday
Groups complete Crucible scripts as presentations which are scored by rubric
Friday
Contemporary Composition textbook pages 87-93 are required reading; responses on pages 83-84 are due in class (write answers in the consumable text)
Unit Fifteen Vocabulary Workshop responses are due Monday
Check STUDYPATH Sunday evening for next week's assignments
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
Monday
Contemporary Composition classes rehearse Crucible scripts in the quad
Research paper first draft is due this morning by 8:30 A.M. on turnitin.com web site; first drafts not submitted will be penalized on points for research paper final grade; include thumbnails, subheads, works cited list (one book, one newspaper, one magazine, and three electronic resources), outline (will be paper clipped once papers are printed Monday morning); six-seven page length, end paper required; Helvetica, Times Roman or Arial typeface in 12 point type is required; run-around text for thumbnails is required; one block quote per paper; pagination in upper right hand corner; include no widows/orphans; embedded (in-text citations) required (two per page); no "you" and no contractions; observe MLA requirements for paper margins; follow all requirements set down on paper in library during prereading and prewriting activities
Vocabulary Workshop Unit Fourteen responses are due today
Tuesday
Vocabulary Workshop Unit Fourteen test is scheduled
Wednesday
Dry runs of rehearsed Crucible scripts are scheduled in class today
Thursday
Groups complete Crucible scripts as presentations which are scored by rubric
Friday
Contemporary Composition textbook pages 87-93 are required reading; responses on pages 83-84 are due in class (write answers in the consumable text)
Unit Fifteen Vocabulary Workshop responses are due Monday
Check STUDYPATH Sunday evening for next week's assignments
Sunday, February 24, 2013
STUDYPATH* February 25-March 1, 2013
In-class assignments and class updates trump published blogs.
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
Monday
Vocabulary Workshop review pages 138-149 (no analogies) are due today
First draft of research paper is due Friday (rubric will be provided); submit by 8:30 A.M. on turnitin.com web site
Literary terms are scheduled today
All rewrites of outlines, thumbnails and works cited lists are due
Tuesday
Unit Fourteen Vocabulary Workshop responses are due Monday
Wednesday
Writer's Choice textbook is due in class for research paper skills lesson; homework will be assigned
Thursday
Letter to the editor is due today
Friday
First draft of research paper is due this morning before 8:30 A.M. on turnitin.com web site
Contemporary Composition textbook assignment is due today (answer questions pages 95-103; read text selection pages 105-109)
Vocabulary Workshop Unit Fourteen responses are due Monday
Final draft of research paper is due March 8 on turnitin.com web site
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
Monday
Vocabulary Workshop review pages 138-149 (no analogies) are due today
First draft of research paper is due Friday (rubric will be provided); submit by 8:30 A.M. on turnitin.com web site
Literary terms are scheduled today
All rewrites of outlines, thumbnails and works cited lists are due
Tuesday
Unit Fourteen Vocabulary Workshop responses are due Monday
Wednesday
Writer's Choice textbook is due in class for research paper skills lesson; homework will be assigned
Thursday
Letter to the editor is due today
Friday
First draft of research paper is due this morning before 8:30 A.M. on turnitin.com web site
Contemporary Composition textbook assignment is due today (answer questions pages 95-103; read text selection pages 105-109)
Vocabulary Workshop Unit Fourteen responses are due Monday
Final draft of research paper is due March 8 on turnitin.com web site
Sunday, February 17, 2013
STUDYPATH* February 18-22, 2013
In-class assignments and class updates trump published blogs.
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
Monday
Today is Presidents' Day, a legal holiday, and classes are not in session
Tuesday
Unit Thirteen Vocabulary Workshop responses are due today; test is scheduled tomorrow
Resources/Thumbnails for research paper are returned to students for corrections; staple new drafts on top of first drafts
Final draft of outline for research paper and thesis statement is due Friday, February 22
First draft of research paper is due March 1 (rubric will be provided)
Final draft of research paper is due March 8 on turnitin.com web site
Literary terms are scheduled; test date to be announced
Wednesday
Unit Thirteen Vocabulary Workshop test is scheduled
Writer's Choice textbooks are required in class for grammar lesson; homework is due for pages 324-329 and skills practice 1, 2, 3 on page 329
Thursday
Letter to the editor is due today
Friday
Vocabulary Workshop review pages are due; pages will be announced in class
Contemporary Composition textbook is due in class; submit all work so far for the Rhetoric of War unit (pages 63-78); reflective paper is not required
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
Monday
Today is Presidents' Day, a legal holiday, and classes are not in session
Tuesday
Unit Thirteen Vocabulary Workshop responses are due today; test is scheduled tomorrow
Resources/Thumbnails for research paper are returned to students for corrections; staple new drafts on top of first drafts
Final draft of outline for research paper and thesis statement is due Friday, February 22
First draft of research paper is due March 1 (rubric will be provided)
Final draft of research paper is due March 8 on turnitin.com web site
Literary terms are scheduled; test date to be announced
Wednesday
Unit Thirteen Vocabulary Workshop test is scheduled
Writer's Choice textbooks are required in class for grammar lesson; homework is due for pages 324-329 and skills practice 1, 2, 3 on page 329
Thursday
Letter to the editor is due today
Friday
Vocabulary Workshop review pages are due; pages will be announced in class
Contemporary Composition textbook is due in class; submit all work so far for the Rhetoric of War unit (pages 63-78); reflective paper is not required
Sunday, February 10, 2013
STUDYPATH* February 11-15, 2013
In-class assignments and class updates trump published blogs.
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
Monday
Literary terms from the anthology continue in class; anthologies are due in class; test date to be announced in class
Vocabulary Workshop Unit Twelve is due today; test is scheduled tomorrow
Research paper source list in MLA format is due Friday
Tuesday
Vocabulary Workshop Unit Twelve test
Research paper thesis statement is scheduled today and tomorrow in class
Final drafts of scripts are due Thursday; rehearsals and dry runs of scripts are scheduled for next week
Wednesday
Research paper thumbnails caption and credit are due Friday in class
Writer's Choice textbooks are due in class for grammar lesson
Thursday
Letter to the editor is due today
Online Writing Lab MLA research paper format and guidelines are reviewed in class
Friday
Vocabulary Workshop Unit Thirteen responses are due Tuesday
Check STUDYPATH on Sunday evening for next week's assignments
Contemporary Composition textbook is due in class today; students must submit all work from pages 73-78 with answers written in this consumable textbook
Research paper activities are due today; deadline is scheduled in class for first draft of paper
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
Monday
Literary terms from the anthology continue in class; anthologies are due in class; test date to be announced in class
Vocabulary Workshop Unit Twelve is due today; test is scheduled tomorrow
Research paper source list in MLA format is due Friday
Tuesday
Vocabulary Workshop Unit Twelve test
Research paper thesis statement is scheduled today and tomorrow in class
Final drafts of scripts are due Thursday; rehearsals and dry runs of scripts are scheduled for next week
Wednesday
Research paper thumbnails caption and credit are due Friday in class
Writer's Choice textbooks are due in class for grammar lesson
Thursday
Letter to the editor is due today
Online Writing Lab MLA research paper format and guidelines are reviewed in class
Friday
Vocabulary Workshop Unit Thirteen responses are due Tuesday
Check STUDYPATH on Sunday evening for next week's assignments
Contemporary Composition textbook is due in class today; students must submit all work from pages 73-78 with answers written in this consumable textbook
Research paper activities are due today; deadline is scheduled in class for first draft of paper
Sunday, February 3, 2013
STUDYPATH* February 4-8, 2013
In-class assignments and class updates trump published blogs.
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
Monday
Research paper working outline is due Friday, February 8 (must be one page and thorough)
Unit Eleven Vocabulary Workshop responses are due Wednesday; test is scheduled Thursday
Scripts for The Crucible Act V are due today from groups
Literary terms 101-110 are scheduled; anthologies are required in class Monday-Thursday
Period Six (only) literary terms test
All work in Contemporary Composition textbook (pages 63-72) are due in class Friday
Tuesday
Literary terms are scheduled
Rehearsals of scripts written for The Crucible Act V; presentation dates to be announced
Wednesday
Writer's Choice grammar lesson is scheduled; textbooks are required in class
Rehearsals of scripts for The Crucible Act V continue in class
Thursday
Letter to the Editor is due today
Unit Eleven Vocabulary Workshop test is scheduled today
Online Writing Lab MLA research paper format and guidelines are reviewed in class
Friday
Research paper working outline is due today
Contemporary Composition textbooks are due in class; all assigned work in book is due today for class discussion
Vocabulary Workshop Unit Twelve responses are due Monday
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
Monday
Research paper working outline is due Friday, February 8 (must be one page and thorough)
Unit Eleven Vocabulary Workshop responses are due Wednesday; test is scheduled Thursday
Scripts for The Crucible Act V are due today from groups
Literary terms 101-110 are scheduled; anthologies are required in class Monday-Thursday
Period Six (only) literary terms test
All work in Contemporary Composition textbook (pages 63-72) are due in class Friday
Tuesday
Literary terms are scheduled
Rehearsals of scripts written for The Crucible Act V; presentation dates to be announced
Wednesday
Writer's Choice grammar lesson is scheduled; textbooks are required in class
Rehearsals of scripts for The Crucible Act V continue in class
Thursday
Letter to the Editor is due today
Unit Eleven Vocabulary Workshop test is scheduled today
Online Writing Lab MLA research paper format and guidelines are reviewed in class
Friday
Research paper working outline is due today
Contemporary Composition textbooks are due in class; all assigned work in book is due today for class discussion
Vocabulary Workshop Unit Twelve responses are due Monday
Sunday, January 27, 2013
STUDYPATH* January 28-February 1, 2013
In-class assignments and class updates trump published blogs.
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
Monday
Anthologies are required in class all week for literary terms
Scene scripts from The Crucible Act V are due today from groups
Vocabulary Workshop Unit Ten responses are due today; test is scheduled tomorrow
Research paper protocol is reviewed on the Online Writing Lab web site; rules and regulations for the five-seven page paper are finalized
Assigned work in Contemporary Composition consumable textbook is due Friday
Tuesday
Unit Ten Vocabulary Workshop test is scheduled
Period Six "The Minister's Black Veil" responses are due today; submit response questions handout and reading assignment handout
Syllabus for Contemporary Composition course is overdue
Wednesday
Project-based learning group work for The Crucible Act V continues in class
Writer's Choice textbooks are required in class for grammar assignment
Thursday
LA Times letter to the editor is due today
Project-based learning groups continue script work in class
Friday
Assigned work in Contemporary Composition handout is due today (this has been amended to due next week; additional assignments will be made in the text and due date announced on next week's blog)
Check STUDYPATH on Sunday evening for next week's assignments
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
Monday
Anthologies are required in class all week for literary terms
Scene scripts from The Crucible Act V are due today from groups
Vocabulary Workshop Unit Ten responses are due today; test is scheduled tomorrow
Research paper protocol is reviewed on the Online Writing Lab web site; rules and regulations for the five-seven page paper are finalized
Assigned work in Contemporary Composition consumable textbook is due Friday
Tuesday
Unit Ten Vocabulary Workshop test is scheduled
Period Six "The Minister's Black Veil" responses are due today; submit response questions handout and reading assignment handout
Syllabus for Contemporary Composition course is overdue
Wednesday
Project-based learning group work for The Crucible Act V continues in class
Writer's Choice textbooks are required in class for grammar assignment
Thursday
LA Times letter to the editor is due today
Project-based learning groups continue script work in class
Friday
Assigned work in Contemporary Composition handout is due today (this has been amended to due next week; additional assignments will be made in the text and due date announced on next week's blog)
Check STUDYPATH on Sunday evening for next week's assignments
Sunday, January 20, 2013
STUDYPATH* January 21-25, 2013
In-class assignments and class updates trump published blogs.
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
Monday
Today is Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, a legal holiday, and classes are not in session
Tuesday
Classes meet in the library Wednesday and Thursday for research paper methodologies
Read "The Minister's Black Veil" and complete writing assignments, which are due on today (Period Five only)
Anthologies are required in class all week for literary terms and reading assignments
Literary terms 91-100 test is scheduled tomorrow
Vocabulary Workshop Unit Nine test is scheduled today
Syllabus for Contemporary Composition course is past due; student and parent signature required
Responses for Hurston, Wright and Hughes are reviewed in class
Work in the Contemporary Composition course text is scheduled; "An Introduction to Rhetoric" and "The Rhetoric of War" unit continues in class
Wednesday
Meet in the library for research paper skills and methodologies
Thursday
Letter to the Editor is due today
Meet in the library for research paper skills and methodologies
Friday
Vocabulary Workshop Unit Ten responses are due Monday
Project-based learning group work for The Crucible Act V script continues in class; draft of group scripts are due Monday
Check STUDYPATH Sunday evening for next week's assignments
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
Monday
Today is Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, a legal holiday, and classes are not in session
Tuesday
Classes meet in the library Wednesday and Thursday for research paper methodologies
Read "The Minister's Black Veil" and complete writing assignments, which are due on today (Period Five only)
Anthologies are required in class all week for literary terms and reading assignments
Literary terms 91-100 test is scheduled tomorrow
Vocabulary Workshop Unit Nine test is scheduled today
Syllabus for Contemporary Composition course is past due; student and parent signature required
Responses for Hurston, Wright and Hughes are reviewed in class
Work in the Contemporary Composition course text is scheduled; "An Introduction to Rhetoric" and "The Rhetoric of War" unit continues in class
Wednesday
Meet in the library for research paper skills and methodologies
Thursday
Letter to the Editor is due today
Meet in the library for research paper skills and methodologies
Friday
Vocabulary Workshop Unit Ten responses are due Monday
Project-based learning group work for The Crucible Act V script continues in class; draft of group scripts are due Monday
Check STUDYPATH Sunday evening for next week's assignments
Sunday, January 13, 2013
STUDYPATH* January 14-18, 2013
In-class assignments and class updates trump published blogs.
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
Monday
Classes meet in the library Wednesday and Thursday for research paper methodologies
Read "The Minister's Black Veil" and complete writing assignments, which are due on Thursday
Anthologies are required in class all week for literary terms and reading assignments
Literary terms 91-100 test is scheduled for Wednesday; remaining literary terms are covered in class
Vocabulary Workshop Unit Nine responses are due Thursday; test is scheduled Friday
Syllabus for Contemporary Composition course is due Friday; student and parent signature required
Tuesday
Responses for Hurston, Wright and Hughes are reviewed in class
Work in the Contemporary Composition course text is scheduled; "An Introduction to Rhetoric" and "The Rhetoric of War" unit begins
Wednesday
Meet in the library for research paper skills and methodologies
Thursday
Letter to the Editor is due today
Meet in the library for research paper skills and methodologies
Friday
Vocabulary Workshop Unit Nine test
Project-based learning group work for The Crucible Act V script continues in class; draft of group scripts are due Monday
The Scarlet Letter Chapters Six-Ten class discussion is scheduled
Check STUDYPATH Sunday evening for next week's assignments
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
Monday
Classes meet in the library Wednesday and Thursday for research paper methodologies
Read "The Minister's Black Veil" and complete writing assignments, which are due on Thursday
Anthologies are required in class all week for literary terms and reading assignments
Literary terms 91-100 test is scheduled for Wednesday; remaining literary terms are covered in class
Vocabulary Workshop Unit Nine responses are due Thursday; test is scheduled Friday
Syllabus for Contemporary Composition course is due Friday; student and parent signature required
Tuesday
Responses for Hurston, Wright and Hughes are reviewed in class
Work in the Contemporary Composition course text is scheduled; "An Introduction to Rhetoric" and "The Rhetoric of War" unit begins
Wednesday
Meet in the library for research paper skills and methodologies
Thursday
Letter to the Editor is due today
Meet in the library for research paper skills and methodologies
Friday
Vocabulary Workshop Unit Nine test
Project-based learning group work for The Crucible Act V script continues in class; draft of group scripts are due Monday
The Scarlet Letter Chapters Six-Ten class discussion is scheduled
Check STUDYPATH Sunday evening for next week's assignments
Friday, January 4, 2013
STUDYPATH* January 7-11, 2013
In-class assignments and class updates trump published blogs.
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
Monday
Winter break work assignments are due today; talking points for each chapter for The Scarlet Letter and all assigned vocabulary is due
The Scarlet Letter novels are due in class all week for class discussions and vocabulary work
Vocabulary Workshop unit is assigned and due date set
Responses from anthology reading selections are scheduled
Tuesday
The Scarlet Letter class discussion
Research paper introduction and prompt is scheduled today
Work in the eleventh grade Contemporary Composition course text is assigned
Responses from anthology reading selections continue in class
Wednesday
Work in the eleventh grade Contemporary Composition course text is scheduled in class
Thursday
Letter to the Editor
Project-based learning group work for writing Act V of The Crucible continues in class
Friday
Research paper prompt, guiding question and outline are discussed and deadlines set (see Agenda Bin below)
Check STUDYPATH Sunday evening for next week's assignments
AGENDA BIN:
The class meets in the school library next Wednesday and Thursday for research paper methodology; the paper prompt will be distributed so students may begin to write the outline and first draft
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
Monday
Winter break work assignments are due today; talking points for each chapter for The Scarlet Letter and all assigned vocabulary is due
The Scarlet Letter novels are due in class all week for class discussions and vocabulary work
Vocabulary Workshop unit is assigned and due date set
Responses from anthology reading selections are scheduled
Tuesday
The Scarlet Letter class discussion
Research paper introduction and prompt is scheduled today
Work in the eleventh grade Contemporary Composition course text is assigned
Responses from anthology reading selections continue in class
Wednesday
Work in the eleventh grade Contemporary Composition course text is scheduled in class
Thursday
Letter to the Editor
Project-based learning group work for writing Act V of The Crucible continues in class
Friday
Research paper prompt, guiding question and outline are discussed and deadlines set (see Agenda Bin below)
Check STUDYPATH Sunday evening for next week's assignments
AGENDA BIN:
The class meets in the school library next Wednesday and Thursday for research paper methodology; the paper prompt will be distributed so students may begin to write the outline and first draft
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