1. Character analysis: Students wrote a paragraph about each of Dante's characters in which they explained the encounters mentioned in Inferno (Charon, Minos and Francesca). Students discussed the representation of these encounters described by Dante and how they might be interpreted.
2. Students read pages 772-783 familarizing themselves with the Renaissance Era.
3. Students read pages 784-791, Federigo's Falcon.
4. Students began working on the Thinking Through the Literature on page 792. This assignments should be completed for homework and turned in tomorrow.
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Wednesday, March 21, 2007
Wednesday, March 21, 2007
Students completed Dante's Inferno, and began working on the Thinking Through the Literature on page 749.
Students also completed the analysis of style and literary interpretation.
Students also completed the analysis of style and literary interpretation.
Tuesday, March 20, 2007
Tuesday, March 20, 2007
1. Students read pages 732-747 (Dante's Inferno)
2. Students completed the Thinking Through the Literature on pages 741 and 747 and the Pause and Reflect questions throughout the reading.
3. Homework: Complete the reading of Inferno
2. Students completed the Thinking Through the Literature on pages 741 and 747 and the Pause and Reflect questions throughout the reading.
3. Homework: Complete the reading of Inferno
Monday, March 19, 2007
1. Students read pages 708-721 of the literature textbook.
2. Students completed the Thinking Through the Literature on page 722, questions 1-6 (omit #2)
3. Students completed pages 56-57 of the Wordskills Vocabulary Workbook.
2. Students completed the Thinking Through the Literature on page 722, questions 1-6 (omit #2)
3. Students completed pages 56-57 of the Wordskills Vocabulary Workbook.
Thursday, March 15, 2007
Thursday, March 15, 2007
1. Plan and write a persuasive essay using the FCAT writing prompt
2. Complete pages 51-52 of the writing and grammar workbooks.
3. Read pages 686-695 Literature of the Middle Ages and answer the questions on the handout. These questions are listed below:
Historical Highlights
Literature of the Middle Ages
Pages 686-695
1.Which institution grew stronger even after the fall of the Western Roman Empire?
2.How were Charles Martel and Charlemagne related?
3.Feudalism was a system of land holding in western Europe during the Middle Ages. What obligation did a vassal owe his lord in return for the land he received?
4.How did it happen that William of Normandy had vassals in two countries, France and England?
5.What armies fought each other in the Crusades?
6.Under the feudal system, who had the greatest power?
7.How did friars differ from monks?
8.What practical use did the fine arts serve in the Middle Ages?
9.What features distinguished the Gothic style of architecture from the Romanesque?
10.Which literary work was composed first, Beowulf or Nibelungenlied?
11.Could Joan of Arc have visited Chartres Cathedral?
12.Did Genghis Khan live before or after Charlemagne?
13.Was Buddhism introduced to Japan before, during or after the First Crusade?
2. Complete pages 51-52 of the writing and grammar workbooks.
3. Read pages 686-695 Literature of the Middle Ages and answer the questions on the handout. These questions are listed below:
Historical Highlights
Literature of the Middle Ages
Pages 686-695
1.Which institution grew stronger even after the fall of the Western Roman Empire?
2.How were Charles Martel and Charlemagne related?
3.Feudalism was a system of land holding in western Europe during the Middle Ages. What obligation did a vassal owe his lord in return for the land he received?
4.How did it happen that William of Normandy had vassals in two countries, France and England?
5.What armies fought each other in the Crusades?
6.Under the feudal system, who had the greatest power?
7.How did friars differ from monks?
8.What practical use did the fine arts serve in the Middle Ages?
9.What features distinguished the Gothic style of architecture from the Romanesque?
10.Which literary work was composed first, Beowulf or Nibelungenlied?
11.Could Joan of Arc have visited Chartres Cathedral?
12.Did Genghis Khan live before or after Charlemagne?
13.Was Buddhism introduced to Japan before, during or after the First Crusade?
Tuesday, March 13, 2007
Wednesday, March 14, 2007
1. Post one discussion topic to NiceNet; add this post to your blog
2. Poetry analysis: Read pages 642-647.
3. Complete questions 3, 4 and 5 on page 648. Add these responses to your blog and title the post Songs that Celebrate
4. Complete the Connect to Today activity on page 649. This assignment should be turned in tomorrow. (complete for homework)
5. Students will practice writing abstracts which will accompany their research projects
2. Poetry analysis: Read pages 642-647.
3. Complete questions 3, 4 and 5 on page 648. Add these responses to your blog and title the post Songs that Celebrate
4. Complete the Connect to Today activity on page 649. This assignment should be turned in tomorrow. (complete for homework)
5. Students will practice writing abstracts which will accompany their research projects
Tuesday, March 13, 2007
1. Respond to comprehension questions for When Rain Clouds Gather
2. Wordskills workbook pages 52-53
3. Read chapters 11 and 12 of When Rain Clouds Gather
Research project due May 15
2. Wordskills workbook pages 52-53
3. Read chapters 11 and 12 of When Rain Clouds Gather
Research project due May 15
Friday, March 9, 2007
Friday, March 9, 2007
1. Read chapters 9 and 10 of When Rain Clouds Gather.
2. The remainder of class time should be spent working on research projects. Please refer to the project sheet for instructions and requirements. Project due date: May 15, 2007
No School Monday! Have a great weekend.
2. The remainder of class time should be spent working on research projects. Please refer to the project sheet for instructions and requirements. Project due date: May 15, 2007
No School Monday! Have a great weekend.
Thursday, March 8, 2007
Thursday, March 8, 2007
1. Complete pages 47-48 of the Writing & Grammar workbook on subject/verb agreement.
2. Read chapters 7 and 8 of When Rain Clouds Gather.
3. Think about the chapters you've read so far and pretend that what you've read was a movie. Write a critical review of the characters and plot. Post this review to your blog . Title the post: Cruitic's Review.
Remember new classes begin Friday - No school Monday.
2. Read chapters 7 and 8 of When Rain Clouds Gather.
3. Think about the chapters you've read so far and pretend that what you've read was a movie. Write a critical review of the characters and plot. Post this review to your blog . Title the post: Cruitic's Review.
Remember new classes begin Friday - No school Monday.
Wednesday, March 7, 2007
Wednesday, March 7, 2007
1. Post a response to a discussion topic on NiceNet and add the postg to your blogs.
2. Read pages 624-626. Then complete the Thinking Through the Literature on page 627 (omit number three) Add responses to your blog and title the post: A Drop of Milk
3. Students will continue conducting research for their research project.
2. Read pages 624-626. Then complete the Thinking Through the Literature on page 627 (omit number three) Add responses to your blog and title the post: A Drop of Milk
3. Students will continue conducting research for their research project.
Tuesday, March 6, 2007
Students completed their works cited page from yesterday.
Students read pages 624-626, then students completed Thinking Through the Literature on page 627 (omit question three). Responses to thinking through should be added to students' blogs and titled A Drop of Milk.
The quarter ends Thursday.
Students read pages 624-626, then students completed Thinking Through the Literature on page 627 (omit question three). Responses to thinking through should be added to students' blogs and titled A Drop of Milk.
The quarter ends Thursday.
Monday, March 5, 2007
Students reviewed MLA format and practiced using MLA citation with an in class activity - Students located several types of books and online articles and books and created a works cited page similar to the one required for their research project.
NRT/FCAT Science testing will be Tuesday.
NRT/FCAT Science testing will be Tuesday.
Friday, March 2, 2007
Friday, March 2, 2007
Students read chapter 7 of When Rain Clouds Gather.
Students then completed pages 42-47 of the Wordskills vocabulary workbooks.
Remember NRT testing will be Tuesday, March 6 - Students should report to their FCAT testing rooms first block.
Have a great weekend!
Students then completed pages 42-47 of the Wordskills vocabulary workbooks.
Remember NRT testing will be Tuesday, March 6 - Students should report to their FCAT testing rooms first block.
Have a great weekend!
Wednesday, February 28, 2007
Wednesday, February 28, 2007
Students completed a discussion topic on NiceNet. The post should be added to student blogs.
Students will update their blogs which will be checked Friday for the quarter. Students should currently have eight (8) NiceNet posts and fifteen (15) writing assignments from the literature textbook and other class assignments.
Students spent the remainder of class time conducting research for their projects which are due May 15, 2007.
Reminders:
NRT Testing Tuesday, March 6.
Students will update their blogs which will be checked Friday for the quarter. Students should currently have eight (8) NiceNet posts and fifteen (15) writing assignments from the literature textbook and other class assignments.
Students spent the remainder of class time conducting research for their projects which are due May 15, 2007.
Reminders:
NRT Testing Tuesday, March 6.
Friday, February 23, 2007
Tuesday, February 27, 2007
FCAT Math Testing 1st and 2nd blocks.
Students will read chapters 6 and 7 of When Rain Clouds Gather and complete characterization charts.
Students will work in Wordskills vocabulary workbooks - analogies, context clues.
Students will continue research for selected topics.
Students will read chapters 6 and 7 of When Rain Clouds Gather and complete characterization charts.
Students will work in Wordskills vocabulary workbooks - analogies, context clues.
Students will continue research for selected topics.
Monday, February 26, 2007
FCAT Reading Test 1st and 2nd blocks.
Students will use time in class to continue researching information for their research projects due May 15.
Students will use time in class to continue researching information for their research projects due May 15.
Monday, February 26, 2007
FCAT Reading Test 1st and 2nd blocks.
Students will use time in class to continue researching information for their research projects due May 15.
Students will use time in class to continue researching information for their research projects due May 15.
Friday, February 23, 2007
Students completed their assignment from yesterday (researching women in Botswana). Students then read Chapter 5 of When Rain Clouds Gather. Blogs were updated for weekly grading.
Remember FCAT Testing Monday and Tuesday - February 26 & 27. Get plenty of rest the night before testing; eat breakfast the morning of testing and take your time! I believe in you - you will all do well!!!
Remember FCAT Testing Monday and Tuesday - February 26 & 27. Get plenty of rest the night before testing; eat breakfast the morning of testing and take your time! I believe in you - you will all do well!!!
Thursday, February 22, 2007
Students complete a crosscurricular activity in connection with the novel When Rain Clouds Gather. Research was conducted on the conditions and concerns of women in Botswana, Africa. This information was summarized into a three paragraph written response and added to students' blogs.
Students read chapter 4 for the remainder of the class time.
FCAT Testing Monday and Tuesday - February 26 & 27.
Students read chapter 4 for the remainder of the class time.
FCAT Testing Monday and Tuesday - February 26 & 27.
Wednesday, February 21, 2007
Wednesday, February 21, 2007
Students posted a discussion topic to the International Classroom and copied the post to their own blog.
Students were given the remainder of class time to research their selected topic.
Homework: students will read chapter 3 of When Rain Clouds Gather.
Students were given the remainder of class time to research their selected topic.
Homework: students will read chapter 3 of When Rain Clouds Gather.
Tuesday, February 20, 2007
Students completed a poetry analysis worksheet using a poem of their choice from the literature textbook.
Students then read When Rain Clouds Gather, chapters 1 and 2.
Students completed a characterization chart ofr a selected character in the book.
Students then read When Rain Clouds Gather, chapters 1 and 2.
Students completed a characterization chart ofr a selected character in the book.
Wednesday, February 14, 2007
Friday, February 16, 2007
1. Students read pages 486-506 in the literature textbook and completed the Thinking Through the Literature questions on page 506. The assignment will be placed on the blogs at a later date.
2. Students should complete Writing Options number 1 ob page 507. Students will create their own "Pillow Book" with will be due Friday, February 23. This book will follow the guidelines given in the literature textbook.
3. Students spent the remainder of class time writing anecdotes for their Pillow Books.
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2. Students should complete Writing Options number 1 ob page 507. Students will create their own "Pillow Book" with will be due Friday, February 23. This book will follow the guidelines given in the literature textbook.
3. Students spent the remainder of class time writing anecdotes for their Pillow Books.
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Thursday, February 15, 2007
1. Students read pages 462-469 in the literature textbooks.
2. Students then completed the Thinking Through the Literature questions on page 470. This assignment should be placed on their blogs. Title the post: Japanese Poetry.
3. Students completed grammar exercies in the Writing & Grammar workbook, pages 41-44 (subject/verb agreement)
4. Students spent the remainder of class searching for books to be used as sources for their research projects.
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2. Students then completed the Thinking Through the Literature questions on page 470. This assignment should be placed on their blogs. Title the post: Japanese Poetry.
3. Students completed grammar exercies in the Writing & Grammar workbook, pages 41-44 (subject/verb agreement)
4. Students spent the remainder of class searching for books to be used as sources for their research projects.
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Wednesday, February 14, 2007
1. Students responded to discussion topics on NiceNet. These posts were added to students' blogs.
2. Students also added Thinking Through Literature to their blogs. The post was titled: Analysis of Chinese Poetry
3. Students then began formulating a driving question for their research projects which will be due May 16th.
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2. Students also added Thinking Through Literature to their blogs. The post was titled: Analysis of Chinese Poetry
3. Students then began formulating a driving question for their research projects which will be due May 16th.
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Tuesday, February 13, 2007
Monday, February 12, 2007
1. Complete pages 19-20 of the Writing & Grammar workbooks.
2. Complete pages 31-36 of the Wordskills workbooks.
3. Read pages 420-433 of the literature textbook noticing the differences between Chinese culture and other cultures sttudied in class.
4. Read the Chinese poetry on pages 452-458 and complete the Thinking Through the Literature on page 459.
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2. Complete pages 31-36 of the Wordskills workbooks.
3. Read pages 420-433 of the literature textbook noticing the differences between Chinese culture and other cultures sttudied in class.
4. Read the Chinese poetry on pages 452-458 and complete the Thinking Through the Literature on page 459.
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Tuesday february 13,2007
1. Complete FCAT essay using written prompt. Rememder to revise and edit your essay for grammer, syntax and transitional words or phrases.
2. Add Thinking Through Literature assignments from yesterday to your blog. Title the Post: Chinese Poetry
Announcements: Oder your yearbooks! Forms are located on thhe table near the bulletin boards. Personality pictures will be taken February 15. Anyone interested in participating in a poetry or short story contest see Ms.Postell for details and deadlines.
Sc:ShaCarl Williams
2. Add Thinking Through Literature assignments from yesterday to your blog. Title the Post: Chinese Poetry
Announcements: Oder your yearbooks! Forms are located on thhe table near the bulletin boards. Personality pictures will be taken February 15. Anyone interested in participating in a poetry or short story contest see Ms.Postell for details and deadlines.
Sc:ShaCarl Williams
Friday, February 9, 2007
Friday, Febuary 9, 2007
1.Determine your research topic and develop a driving question. This should be turned in t Mrs. Postell before the end of class.
2.Update your blogs they will be checked over the weekend.
3.practice with MLA format by finding information on MLA documentation online.
Announcements:Order your yearbooks! Forms are located on the table near the bulletin boards. Make appointments for personality pictures in guidance.
i.e. sc- Ryan Burke
2.Update your blogs they will be checked over the weekend.
3.practice with MLA format by finding information on MLA documentation online.
Announcements:Order your yearbooks! Forms are located on the table near the bulletin boards. Make appointments for personality pictures in guidance.
i.e. sc- Ryan Burke
Thursday, February 8, 2007
Thursday February 8,2007
1. Review guideline and due dates for the Research Project. This information can be found on the class blog; click class website.
2. Begin looking for possible research topics and develop a driving question.
3. Read pages 392-396 and complete Thinking Through the Literature on page 397. Place responses on your blog. Title post: Poetry of Ancient Rome.
Announcements: Order your yearbook! Forms are located on the table near the bulletin boards. Make appointments for personalitiy pictures in Guidance.
2. Begin looking for possible research topics and develop a driving question.
3. Read pages 392-396 and complete Thinking Through the Literature on page 397. Place responses on your blog. Title post: Poetry of Ancient Rome.
Announcements: Order your yearbook! Forms are located on the table near the bulletin boards. Make appointments for personalitiy pictures in Guidance.
Cs-(Sherrod O.Roden)
Tuesday, February 7, 2007
We completed the reading of Oedipus Rex and discussed the theme of the play as well as plot structure. This took most of the class time. For the remaining twelve minutes we answered the Pause and Reflect questions and the Thinking Through the Literature questions found within the play. These will be added to the class blog tomorrow.
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Wednesday, February 6, 2007
1. Nicenet international Classroom discussion: select a discussion topic and copy post to your blog. Title the post the discussion topic you select.
2.Continue adding the Pause and Reflect questions and the Thinking Through questions to those you wrote previously.
3. Complete Writing and Grammar workbook pages 11-12
4. Complete Wordskills workbook page 29.
Announcements: Order your yearbooks! Forms are located on the table near the bulletin boards. Make appointments for personality pictures in Guidance.
sc-Paul
2.Continue adding the Pause and Reflect questions and the Thinking Through questions to those you wrote previously.
3. Complete Writing and Grammar workbook pages 11-12
4. Complete Wordskills workbook page 29.
Announcements: Order your yearbooks! Forms are located on the table near the bulletin boards. Make appointments for personality pictures in Guidance.
sc-Paul
Monday, February 5, 2007
Monday, Februrary 5, 2007
1. Continue reading Oedipus Rex pages 300-329.
2. Add the Pause and Reflect questions and the Think Through questions to those you wrote previously.
3. The remainder of class time can be spent working on incomplete assignments.
Announcements: FCAT Writes is tomorrow. Good luck all sophomores!!!
i.e. sc- Margarita Arreguin
2. Add the Pause and Reflect questions and the Think Through questions to those you wrote previously.
3. The remainder of class time can be spent working on incomplete assignments.
Announcements: FCAT Writes is tomorrow. Good luck all sophomores!!!
i.e. sc- Margarita Arreguin
Friday, February 2, 2007
Friday, February 2,2007
1. Continue reading Oedipus Rex 284-300.
2. Add the Pause & Reflect questions and the Thinking Through questions to those you wrote previously.
3. The reminder of class time can be spent working on incomplete assignment.
Have a great weekend!
Announcement: Grades for progress report are posted on the bulletin board. FCAT Writes will be Tuesday, February 6! find your testing location.
(sc- Larry Polynice)
2. Add the Pause & Reflect questions and the Thinking Through questions to those you wrote previously.
3. The reminder of class time can be spent working on incomplete assignment.
Have a great weekend!
Announcement: Grades for progress report are posted on the bulletin board. FCAT Writes will be Tuesday, February 6! find your testing location.
(sc- Larry Polynice)
Thursday, February 1, 2007
Class Assignments Thursday, February 1, 2007
1. Select one of the essays to read from the front table. Read the essay and determine why the essay recieved the assigned score. (use the FCAT writing rubric to assist you.
2. Writing Workshop: We will examine essays written in this class and determine ways of making them fit the criteria of a 6 on the FCAT Rubric.
3. The remainder of class time will be spent working on incomplete assignments.
Announcements: Grades for progress reports will be posted Friday, February 2. FCAT Writes will be Tuesday, February 6!
sc- Elizabeth Finehout
2. Writing Workshop: We will examine essays written in this class and determine ways of making them fit the criteria of a 6 on the FCAT Rubric.
3. The remainder of class time will be spent working on incomplete assignments.
Announcements: Grades for progress reports will be posted Friday, February 2. FCAT Writes will be Tuesday, February 6!
sc- Elizabeth Finehout
Wednesday, January 31, 2007
Jauary 31,2007
Class Assignments
1.) Complete one NiceNet discussion and post to your blog.
2.) Continue reading Oedipus Rex pages 269-283. Complete Pause & Reflect questions and Thinking Through questions to those you already have. Make certain that your reading is complete and you understand the plot- possible quiz tomorrow.
3.) The reminder of class time can be spent working on incomplete assignments.
Announcements: Grades for progress reports will be posted Friday, February 1. Grades for this class will be posted on the bulletin board Thursday for reconciliation.
FCAT Writes will be February 6!
Sc- Jessica Smith
1.) Complete one NiceNet discussion and post to your blog.
2.) Continue reading Oedipus Rex pages 269-283. Complete Pause & Reflect questions and Thinking Through questions to those you already have. Make certain that your reading is complete and you understand the plot- possible quiz tomorrow.
3.) The reminder of class time can be spent working on incomplete assignments.
Announcements: Grades for progress reports will be posted Friday, February 1. Grades for this class will be posted on the bulletin board Thursday for reconciliation.
FCAT Writes will be February 6!
Sc- Jessica Smith
Tuesday, January 30, 2007
Tuesday, January 30,2007
January 30, 2007
Assignments
1. Timed Essays Writing: Using the printed FCAT Writing prompt, plan and write an essay. You have 45 minutes to write this essay. Please place completed essays in the basket.
2. The remainder of class time can be spent working on incomplete assignments from yesterday.
Announcements: Grades for progress reports will be posted Friday, Febraury 1. Grades for this class will be posted on the bullentin board Thursday for reconciliation.
FCAT Writes will be Febraury 6!
Class Scribe: James Wiggs
Assignments
1. Timed Essays Writing: Using the printed FCAT Writing prompt, plan and write an essay. You have 45 minutes to write this essay. Please place completed essays in the basket.
2. The remainder of class time can be spent working on incomplete assignments from yesterday.
Announcements: Grades for progress reports will be posted Friday, Febraury 1. Grades for this class will be posted on the bullentin board Thursday for reconciliation.
FCAT Writes will be Febraury 6!
Class Scribe: James Wiggs
Monday, January 29, 2007
January 29, 2007 [Assignments]
1. Wordskills Vocabulary workbook pages 23-26
2. Grammer and Writing workbook pages 7-8 (pronouns)
3. Read: Greek Drama and the beginning of Oedipus Rex in the textbook pages 256-269 (stop at line 165)
4. Answer all the Pause & Reflect questions in the play. Answers will be place on your blog once we have completed the reading (by Friday)
Announcements: Grades for progress reports will be posted Friday, February 1. Grades for this class will be posted on the bulletin board Thursday for reconciliation.
FCAT writes will be February 6!
2. Grammer and Writing workbook pages 7-8 (pronouns)
3. Read: Greek Drama and the beginning of Oedipus Rex in the textbook pages 256-269 (stop at line 165)
4. Answer all the Pause & Reflect questions in the play. Answers will be place on your blog once we have completed the reading (by Friday)
Announcements: Grades for progress reports will be posted Friday, February 1. Grades for this class will be posted on the bulletin board Thursday for reconciliation.
FCAT writes will be February 6!
Friday, January 26, 2007
Friday, January 26, 2007
Class Assignments.
1. Complete Writing Options number 2. Add the response to your blog and title the post: Analysis of Women's Role.
2. Complete the Vocabulary in Action on page 224, and place it in the basket at the end of class.
3. Complete the Connect to Today on page 245 and answer the discussion questions at the bottom of the page. Add the discussion questions at the bottom of the page. Add the Discussion questions to your blog. Title the post: Mandela and Pericles.
sc- Kristin Demijohn
1. Complete Writing Options number 2. Add the response to your blog and title the post: Analysis of Women's Role.
2. Complete the Vocabulary in Action on page 224, and place it in the basket at the end of class.
3. Complete the Connect to Today on page 245 and answer the discussion questions at the bottom of the page. Add the discussion questions at the bottom of the page. Add the Discussion questions to your blog. Title the post: Mandela and Pericles.
sc- Kristin Demijohn
Thursday, January 25, 2007
Thursday Jan/25/2007
1.)Read Poems By Sappho Pages 226-230 Of All The Literature TextBooks.You Are Advised To Read These Aloud In Selected Reading Groups.
2.)Complete Questions 1,3,4 And 6 Of The Thinking Through Literature Add These Responses To Your Blog.Title The Post: Poems By Sappho.
3.)HomeWork:Read Pericles' Funeral Oration Pages 232-242 In The TextBook.Possible Reading Quiz Tomorrow.
4.)Make Certain To Update Your Blog And Complete Any Entries You've Missed Over The Last Few Days.
Kenisha Hawthorne.
2.)Complete Questions 1,3,4 And 6 Of The Thinking Through Literature Add These Responses To Your Blog.Title The Post: Poems By Sappho.
3.)HomeWork:Read Pericles' Funeral Oration Pages 232-242 In The TextBook.Possible Reading Quiz Tomorrow.
4.)Make Certain To Update Your Blog And Complete Any Entries You've Missed Over The Last Few Days.
Kenisha Hawthorne.
Wednesday, January 24, 2007
Wednesday, January 24, 2007
1. Read two essays, score them using the FCAT writing rubric Highlight the topic sentence and all transition words or phrases; circle "fresh" vocabulary words.
2. Nicenet Entry- copy post to your blog.
3. Complete yesterday's assignments below:
4. Complete Thinking Through on page 126 numbers 1-7 (omit #2) Add responses to your blog: Title post: Think Through Mahabarata.
5.Complete Writing Options number 2 on page 127 of the textbook, your response will be placed on your blog. Title the post. Writing Option 2
SC: Karina Marquez
2. Nicenet Entry- copy post to your blog.
3. Complete yesterday's assignments below:
4. Complete Thinking Through on page 126 numbers 1-7 (omit #2) Add responses to your blog: Title post: Think Through Mahabarata.
5.Complete Writing Options number 2 on page 127 of the textbook, your response will be placed on your blog. Title the post. Writing Option 2
SC: Karina Marquez
Tuesday, January 23, 2007
Tuesday, January 23, 2007
We wrote an essay in preparation for the Fcat coming in Feburary. The prompt was to persuade an editor of a local newspaper why or why not you want homework to be allowed in school. We also updated our blogs, we put the work we had to do yesturday in the Literature Books.
sc-Jean-Paul Monde
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Sunday, January 21, 2007
Monday, January 22, 2007
1. Students should complete pages 20-22 of their Wordskills workbooks (the light blue workbooks on the back counter).
2. Students will then complete pages 5-6 of their Writing and Grammar workbooks.
3. Students will read pages 120-125.
4. After reading students should complete page 126 questions 1-7 (omitting question number 2).
5. Ask students to complete Writing Options number 2 on page 127. Students should write at least three paragraphs and have the writing ready to be placed on their blogs tomorrow.
**Any assignments not complete in class should be finished as homework.
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2. Students will then complete pages 5-6 of their Writing and Grammar workbooks.
3. Students will read pages 120-125.
4. After reading students should complete page 126 questions 1-7 (omitting question number 2).
5. Ask students to complete Writing Options number 2 on page 127. Students should write at least three paragraphs and have the writing ready to be placed on their blogs tomorrow.
**Any assignments not complete in class should be finished as homework.
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Friday, January 19, 2007
Friday, January 19, 2007
1. Find some similarities and differences between the cultures of the Mesopotamian era (page 16-25) Record these in your notebook: Title: ancient literature and people.
2. Read literature of Ancient India (pages 102-113). Make sure you remember any principal points made.
3. Complete Writing and Grammar workbook pages 3-4
I will check notebooks this evening; make certain that your blog is linked to the class blog to prevent receiving a zero on your notebook.
sc-Evan Glantz
2. Read literature of Ancient India (pages 102-113). Make sure you remember any principal points made.
3. Complete Writing and Grammar workbook pages 3-4
I will check notebooks this evening; make certain that your blog is linked to the class blog to prevent receiving a zero on your notebook.
sc-Evan Glantz
Thursday, January 18, 2007
Thursday, January 18, 2007
Read Pages 168-169 about Greek culture and answer the following questions. Post answers on blog title post:Greek Culture.
1.How is the religion of the ancient Greeks different from that of the Jews,Christians,and Muslims?
2.How are the Olympian gods like human beings and how are they different?
3.What are some features of the Athenian democracy?
4.Who are the three greatest thinkers of ancient Greece?
5.What were some of the events included in the Olympic Games?
6.What made the Greek language easy to use?
sc-Devon Bailey
1.How is the religion of the ancient Greeks different from that of the Jews,Christians,and Muslims?
2.How are the Olympian gods like human beings and how are they different?
3.What are some features of the Athenian democracy?
4.Who are the three greatest thinkers of ancient Greece?
5.What were some of the events included in the Olympic Games?
6.What made the Greek language easy to use?
sc-Devon Bailey
Wednesday, January 17, 2007
Wednesday, January 17,2007
1. Read the three poems on page 54-58(Adoration of the Disk, I'm Going Downstream, and Whenever I leave you).
2. Complete the Think Through on page 59-Numbers 2,3,4,6,7, and 8). Post the answers on your blog. Title the post Egyptian Literature.
3. International Classroom post- post a discussion response to Nicenet, and copy the post to your blog. Title the post the name of the discusssion topic chosen.
REMEMBER OPEN HOUSE IS THURSDAY, JANUARY 18 @ 6:00PM!
SC-CURNEISHA
2. Complete the Think Through on page 59-Numbers 2,3,4,6,7, and 8). Post the answers on your blog. Title the post Egyptian Literature.
3. International Classroom post- post a discussion response to Nicenet, and copy the post to your blog. Title the post the name of the discusssion topic chosen.
REMEMBER OPEN HOUSE IS THURSDAY, JANUARY 18 @ 6:00PM!
SC-CURNEISHA
Tuesday, January 16, 2007
Tuseday, January 16
Hello all you chum and chumettes!
Today was our first day back from a long weekend, as you all know. First day back, and also writing day. Yipee! (not) We had 45 minutes to write a 5 paragraph essay, (or not 5 paragraphs, it doesn't really matter, there's no limit) done FCAT style. We all enjoyed the writing bit and our writing cramps so much. haha, you know I'm joking.
Ah, yes, and of course the prompt:
'Write an essay describing a show you feel has a positive impact on today's teenagers and explain how the show could be helpful.'
A television show, that is.
Homework consists of more FCAT! I don't know about you, but I'm sure getting tired of FCAT. Ms. Postell passed out a 'Writing+ Sample Test Book' and we have to complete it for homework. Not too terrible, all multiple choice, answer key in the back of the book, you know the drill; I'm sure it's engraved into your brain since elementary level.
And, I suppose that's just about it, pretty exciting day here in English II.
Stay classy Sarasota.
+AP
P.S- I know deep in your hearts, you all really do love FCAT.
P.P.S- You can't hide it, it always finds it way out to the world.
P.P.P.S- You know, I'm being totally facetious.
P.P.P.P.S- Okay, I swear, I'm really done now!
Today was our first day back from a long weekend, as you all know. First day back, and also writing day. Yipee! (not) We had 45 minutes to write a 5 paragraph essay, (or not 5 paragraphs, it doesn't really matter, there's no limit) done FCAT style. We all enjoyed the writing bit and our writing cramps so much. haha, you know I'm joking.
Ah, yes, and of course the prompt:
'Write an essay describing a show you feel has a positive impact on today's teenagers and explain how the show could be helpful.'
A television show, that is.
Homework consists of more FCAT! I don't know about you, but I'm sure getting tired of FCAT. Ms. Postell passed out a 'Writing+ Sample Test Book' and we have to complete it for homework. Not too terrible, all multiple choice, answer key in the back of the book, you know the drill; I'm sure it's engraved into your brain since elementary level.
And, I suppose that's just about it, pretty exciting day here in English II.
Stay classy Sarasota.
+AP
P.S- I know deep in your hearts, you all really do love FCAT.
P.P.S- You can't hide it, it always finds it way out to the world.
P.P.P.S- You know, I'm being totally facetious.
P.P.P.P.S- Okay, I swear, I'm really done now!
Saturday, January 13, 2007
Friday, January 12, 2007
Today students reviewed pages in the Writing and Grammar workbooks and the Wordskills workbooks. Students then completed entries to their blogs. Students will begin functioning in the classroom as class scribe, Tuesday. Have a wonderful weekend and get ready for an exciting week.
Thursday, January 11, 2007
Thursday, January 11, 2007
Students completed the Thinking Through the Literature on page 47 of the literature textbook. Written responses to the questions were placed on students' blogs - the post was titled Think Through Gilgamesh.
Students should currently have three posts on their blogs:
1. Nicenet discussion - a student selected topic on the international classroom link.
2. Quest Story - a discussion of modern movies which contain the characteristics of a quest story.
3. Think Through Gilgamesh - responses to discussion questions on page 47 of the literature book.
Students should currently have three posts on their blogs:
1. Nicenet discussion - a student selected topic on the international classroom link.
2. Quest Story - a discussion of modern movies which contain the characteristics of a quest story.
3. Think Through Gilgamesh - responses to discussion questions on page 47 of the literature book.
Wednesday, January 10, 2007
Wednesday, January 10, 2007
Students will respond to a discussion on the International Classroom. This post should be copied and placed on your blog. Title the post on your blog the title of the NiceNet discussion topic. Make certain that your blog address is given to Ms. Postell so your notebook can be added to the class blog.
Homework: Read Gilgamesh on pages 32-46 in the Literature Textbook.
Homework: Read Gilgamesh on pages 32-46 in the Literature Textbook.
Tuesday, January 9, 2007
Weekly Pacing Guide
Monday - Literary Circles, Wordskills
Tuesday - Writing Porcesses
Wednesday - International Classroom, Poetry Analysis
Thursday - Literary Circles, Wordskills
Friday - Online Class Assignments , story analysis
**Grammar & Writing is done on a daily basis
Tuesday - Writing Porcesses
Wednesday - International Classroom, Poetry Analysis
Thursday - Literary Circles, Wordskills
Friday - Online Class Assignments , story analysis
**Grammar & Writing is done on a daily basis
Tuesday, January 9, 2007
Students reviewed the format of quest stories. Students then selected a modern day movie and analyzed through the model of a quest story. Students wrote three or more paragraphs explaining how their story or movie fit the format of a quest sdtory. Students completed their blogs and NiceNet registrations.
Monday, January 8, 2007
Students completed the following activities in class:
Wordskills Workbooks pages 13-18
Writing & Grammar Workbooks pages 1-2
Students then read Ancient Literature in the textbook pages 16-25.
Wordskills Workbooks pages 13-18
Writing & Grammar Workbooks pages 1-2
Students then read Ancient Literature in the textbook pages 16-25.
Friday, January 5, 2007
Friday, January 5, 2007
Students completed their blogs and added one NiceNet post to the interantional classroom.
Have a wonderful weekend!
Literature textbooks and Wordskills workbooks are needed Monday.
Thursday, January 4, 2007
Thursday, January 4, 2007
Today students were given workbooks for the class: Wordskills Vocabulary workbooks and Writing & Grammar workbooks. Students were then given a pacing guide for the class which lists the daily focus for class (specifically the types of activities and the focus of the lesson for each day).
Students were then paired and began creating accounts for the International Classroom which they will use weekly. Students began creating their blogs which will be their class notebooks linked to this page under their individual names.
Click on the highlighted link to see the countries and teachers participating in the International Classroom.
Students were then paired and began creating accounts for the International Classroom which they will use weekly. Students began creating their blogs which will be their class notebooks linked to this page under their individual names.
Click on the highlighted link to see the countries and teachers participating in the International Classroom.
Wednesday, January 3, 2007
Students received the course syllabus for English II which lists information on classroom procedures, materials needed, and contact information. Students were give a short response writing:
How does language and literature create identity?
Explain how the song "Don't Let Me Get Me"by Pink relates to literature and identity.
Students were allowed to go to the media center to check-out literature textbooks.
How does language and literature create identity?
Explain how the song "Don't Let Me Get Me"by Pink relates to literature and identity.
Students were allowed to go to the media center to check-out literature textbooks.
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