« November 2009 | Main | January 2010 »

December 2009 Archives

December 1, 2009

AP Language Classwork

Discuss Chapters 11-13.

HW: Continue reading the book; Chs. 14-20 for Friday.

9th Grade Classwork

DGP

Group Work: Part Three
1. Plot diagram of major events in Par Three
2. Important Symbols

HW: Study for test on Friday!

December 2, 2009

AP Language Classwork

Read "The Devil and Tom Walker"

Complete assignment:
Download assignment.

Download story.

December 3, 2009

AP Language Classwork

Continue working on "The Devil and Tom Walker."

HW: Discussion on Chs.14-20 tomorrow.

9th Grade Classwork

DGP

Study Guide for Test

Grade Sheets

Finish discussing themes.

HW: Review for test - tomorrow!

December 7, 2009

AP Language Classwork

Scarlet Letter Presentations on Chs. 14-20.

HW: Read Chs. 21-24 for Wednesday. Download reader's journal assignment for 21-24.

9th Grade Classwork

Start working on Literary Analysis Essay.

If you were absent, you can download the assignment here:

Literary Analysis Assignment

Sample Introduction

December 8, 2009

9th Grade Classwork

Computer Lab - work on rough draft

I handed out an outline sheet - you must turn this in with your final draft.
Download outline sheet here.

AP Language Classwork

Timed Writing - persuasive

HW: Finish Chs. 21-24 for Wednesday and complete assignment.

December 9, 2009

9th Grade Classwork

Computer Lab - work on rough draft.

Rough draft due tomorrow.

AP Language Classwork

Discuss the end of The Scarlet Letter.

HW: Portfolio due Monday. I will hand out your portfolio sheet tomorrow in class.

December 10, 2009

AP Language Classwork

Discuss persuasive arguments; looked at persuasive prompt from this week (entertainment has the capacity to ruin society).

HW: Portfolio due Monday.

9th Grade Classwork

Computer Lab to work on literary analysis. Peer Edit in class.

I also handed out your final exam review sheet. Please get one from me in class if you were absent.

HW: Final draft due Monday!

December 11, 2009

AP Language Classwork

Today you worked on scoring essays for the entertainment prompt.

Portfolio is due Monday. Portfolio list was handed out in class. If you were absent Friday, you can get the list from me Monday morning. I am collecting all of your Scarlet Letter work and most of your work from the persuasive unit. You can also check the website for assignments.

HW: Portfolio due Monday.

9th Grade Classwork

Computer Lab - final day to work on paper!

Your paper is due in class on Monday. PRINT YOUR PAPER BEFORE CLASS. If you need a computer to print, please come by my room before school. When you turn in your paper, you will need the following items:

1. Rubric
2. Final Draft
3. Peer Edited Rough Draft
4. Peer Editing Sheet
5. Outline
6. Prewriting: Theme or Symbol Sheet

December 14, 2009

9th Grade Classwork

Literary Analysis due TODAY!

Review for final exam in class.

HW: Finish Part 3 of study guide for class tomorrow.