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April 11, 2011

9th Grade Classwork

Today we worked in the computer lab on your research papers. Your due dates for the research paper are as follows:
1. Rough draft due for peer editing on Tuesday, April 12.
2. Rough draft due to Mrs. Rumfelt on Wednesday, April 13.
3. Final draft due Monday, April 18 at the beginning of class.

Here is a sample draft of a paper so you can look at the heading, parenthetical references, etc.

http://www.dianahacker.com/pdfs/Hacker-Daly-MLA.pdf

You must bring a draft of your paper to class tomorrow for peer editing - even if it's not finished.

April 12, 2011

9th Grade Classwork

Peer Edit research drafts.

April 13, 2011

9th Grade Classwork

Computer Lab: Rough draft due at the end of class.

April 14, 2011

9th Grade Classwork

Discuss plagiarism and citing sources.

Start reviewing for End of Course test.

April 15, 2011

9th Grade Classwork

Computer Lab - LAST DAY to work on research paper!

Your research paper is due Monday, along with your research packet.

April 18, 2011

9th Grade Classwork

Research Papers due TODAY!

Please submit your paper to turnitin.com by 4:00 pm on Tuesday, April 19.

Instructions were handed out in class. See Mrs. Rumfelt if you need help.

Research presentations are on WEDNESDAY.

AP Language Classwork

Research Papers due TODAY!

Please submit your paper to turnitin.com by 4:00 pm on Tuesday, April 19.

Instructions were handed out in class. See Mrs. Rumfelt if you need help.

Gatsby seminar tomorrow.

April 20, 2011

9th Grade Classwork

3rd Period: Research Presentations

8th Period: Introduction to Romeo and Juliet, notes. I handed out the unit packet and calendar.
Research presentations will be on FRIDAY.

AP Language Classwork

Work on literary techniques in Gatsby - imagery and juxtaposition.

HW: Test on Friday!

April 22, 2011

AP Language Classwork

Gatsby Test - see Mrs. Rumfelt to make up if you were absent.

9th Grade Classwork

3rd Period: Discuss prologue in Romeo and Juliet.

8th Period: Presentations

April 25, 2011

9th Grade Classwork

EOCT Practice - Media Center

See Mrs. Rumfelt to set up your USATestPrep account so you can practice. The EOCT is in two weeks!

HW: Bring Romeo and Juliet for the rest of the semester - bring your green literature books for book checks on FRIDAY.

AP Language Classwork

View Gatsby film

HW: Work on outside novel projects.

April 26, 2011

AP Language Classwork

Finish viewing Gatsby.

Start Modernist Poetry Unit.

9th Grade Classwork

Start Act One in Romeo and Juliet.

Work on Act One Study Guide. Finish up through Scene One.

Download Act One Study Guide.

EOCT Testing Schedule

Here is the schedule for the week of EOCTs if you would like a copy:

EOCT Testing Schedule - May 9 -13

April 27, 2011

9th Grade Classwork

Romeo and Juliet, Act One - continue reading.


AP Language Classwork

Schedule for the final unit - Download the schedule here.

Forms for AP Exams - see Mrs. Rumfelt to get if you were absent.

Modernist Poetry Group Work - see Mrs. Rumfelt to make up if you were absent.

Course Terms Assignment - due next Wednesday. Download assignment here.

April 28, 2011

9th Grade Classwork

EOCT Review - Review Sheet #1 and Terms

Continue reading Act One in Romeo and Juliet.