Homework 12/13/10

Period 4
1. STUDY FOR VOCAB QUIZ
2. Do the brainstorming for your final project. If you are doing:
Option 1: The Essay (#7 on p. 96 in packet)
- Reread the poems
- Do a T-chart that discusses each character
- Write a tentative thesis
- Have a rough outline
Option 2: Video TV Interview
-Reread the poems
-Make a graphic organzier that explains the characters'
>past experiences
> hopes
-Write 3 potential interview questions and their responses (9 total questions and answers)
- Find a videotaping method and determine who will work in your group.

Period 5
If you haven't already, go through and underline the best words, phrases or lines of the 8 sections. By best I mean, the ones that you could draw and the ones that best show what that section is talking about.

- We will be doing posters for the other 5 sections tomorrow (Like we did in class today)

STUDY FOR VOCAB QUIZ ON WEDNESDAY!!! PLAY GAMES ON QUIZLET!!! PRINT OUT THE NOTE CARDS FROM QUIZLET!! STUDY WITH A PARTNER!!! DRAW PICTURES!!!!

Homework 12/9/10

Period 4
Complete your powerpoint presentation of the Wife's Lament questions 2,3, and 4
Begin writing your dialogue and determine who will be your performance partner.

Period 5
Read the new Seafarer packet and underline words or phrases that paint a picture in your head. Think of what words or quotes you could use for your final project. Which phrases do you think best explain what the poem is saying in the sections we divided in class

Homework 12/8/10

Send me an email that tells me how productive your day was. What did you think about the speakers and what did you work on primarily during your study hours?

Period 4
Work on Projects. You have a rough draft due tomorrow.
Study for Vocab Test using quizlet or your own note cards

Period 5
Do the worksheets from yesterday. All are due on Thursday
Study for vocab test using quizlet.

Homework 12/6/10

Period 4
Study for Vocab Quiz 32
Finish the Kenning worksheet
Examples of Alliteration (original, not from poem)

Period 5
Study for Vocab Quiz 32
Complete the Seafarer Visual Summary Worksheet (stanzas 1-8)

Homework 11/2/10

Period 4
1. Complete the Kenning worksheet by using "The Seafarer" and "The Wife's Lament" to identify kennings. In the second half, create your own kennings.
READ THE DIRECTIONS ALSO.
2. On the second worksheet,(poetic devices)read the definitions and write your own examples.

Period 5
1. Go to Quizlet.com and sign up for an account in the top right hand corner.
Make a deck of note cards for Week 32 Vocab words.

Homework 11/30/10

Period 4
1. Study for Vocab Quiz #31
2. Answer questions 2, 3 and 4 on pg 96 of packet. You must give evidence to back up your answers.

Period 5
1. Study for Vocab Quiz #31
2. If you were absent ask a classmate that WAS in class, to show you what we did in class. (Flashcards on dictionary.com)

Homework 11/22/10

Period 4

1. Study for Vocab Quiz (Take a look at Abby, Catalina, Lorelye, Sarah or Tedra's slide shows by clicking above on Student blogs. It's another way to study)

-take a look at the slide show on the vocabulary tab above (intended to quiz you on the definitions.)

2. Complete your group posters for "Wife's Lament"
- Look at class notes for directions



Period 5

1. Study for Vocab Quiz

2. Draw 3 color pictures that relate to any parts of the first 15 lines of The Seafarer.

-use white paper without lines.

Homework 11/19/10

Period 4
Answer the Seafarer Critical Questions sheet.
Read the Wife's Lament (There might be a reading quiz on it)

Homework 11/18/10

Period 5

Correct the following sentences on your worksheet:

• 3. Mothers often have prosperity .
• 4. Unexpected changes in climatic conditions are a portent of probable natural disasters in near future.
• 5. Girlfriend complain justifiably when they are treated by friends as more appendages to their boyfriends.

Write down the following example sentences on your worksheet:

1. Some elementary school kids are contentious.
2. If I get stung by a bee my face will distend.
3. Our recent argument portended the out come of our relationship.
4. The criminal was nervous because there was a tendentious juror on the rape case.
5. All of my appendages hurt after the game.
6. The family could not afford to expend any more money on Susan's dance classes.
7. She has a propensity for using foul language.
8. After volunteering in the tutoring club for three months I received a $100 stipend.

Homework 11/17/10

Period 4
Write a paragraph explaining what your current reputation is and whether or not you would be praised if you were to die at this moment.
If you were to be praised, what would people say about you?

Period 5
Complete the vocab worksheet and post vocab sentences.

Homework 11/16/10

Period 4
Post Vocab Sentences or ppt.

Period 5
Study for Vocab Quiz

Homework 11/15/10

Period 4
1. Study for Vocab Quiz
2. Tell me what correlation there is between what lines 43-46 talk about and men currently serving in the military. Email your reply to me.

Extra Credit
In the same email as above, write "Extra Credit" and then tell me if the way that I split up the lines, makes sense to you. Were they split the same way that you had split them up? Did you learn anything in class about the poem or was it all just stuff you knew and had considered already?
[Note: this is where the real learning comes from, since your reply to me can be considered a self-evaluation. I am not inside your head to see how much you initially grasped of the poem, but you can let me in by doing this extra credit. BE HONEST!!]

Period 5
Study for Vocab Quiz

Homework 11/9/10

Period 4 & 5
Do blog sentences or powerpoint
Find a book that you would like to read for outside reading
-make sure that it is appropriate for school
-You will be getting points for bringing it in

Homework 11/8/10

Period 4
Study for Vocab Quiz #28
Email me a paragraph explaining what positive message or lines you see in "The Seafarer". Please make sure to include line numbers.

Period 5
Study for vocab quiz #28
Reread the front page of The Seafarer" and change any previous interpretations you had written down, if they have changed after rereading them.

Homework 11/4/10

Period 4
Make a mini poster that includes the title of the poem, the quote you selected in class, why you selected it and a color drawing (not printed) picture.

Period 5
Do the front of the Seafarer worksheet. In the boxes on the sheet, write down what you think each stanza (paragraph) means. (Remember that you can "act" it out to help you see what it's saying)

Homework 11/3/10

Period 4

Complete the grammar packet

Do sentence corrections for week 28

Period 5

Do sentence corrections on the corrections sheet that we started in class.

The sentences are below:

1. While playing the game of football I use my peripheral to watch my surroundings.
2. As a doctor is more than likely to be able to be a curative.
3. Periodontal is scientific for a gum disease.
4. The sinecure of fishing is the gain of fish.
5. Some patients whose diseases no longer respond to curative treatment.
6. The girl with cancer imagined that she could feel the curative.
7. The parimeter of san pasual valley does not go past the orange groves.

Homework 11/2/10

Period 4
1. Post Vocab Sentences for week 28 or do the Extra Credit and email me your link.
2. Reread "The Seafarer" and IN PENCIL draw lines where ever you see a shift or change of topic, mood, or purpose in the poem. Be ready to explain why you split it up as you did.

Period 5
1. Post Vocab Sentences for week 28 or do the Extra Credit and email me your link.
2. Complete the "Seafarer Background Worksheet" using your class notes from 11/1/10. If you do not have them, ask someone to borrow their notes.

Homework 11.1.10

Period 4
Study for vocab quiz and today's class notes for potential quiz.

Period 5
Study for Vocab Quiz.

Homework 10/19/10

Period 4
Email me your opinion and a summary of the class notes and discussion.
(You should do this ASAP so that you don't forget, or you could review your notes to refresh your memory.

Period 5
In your class notes write the date 10/29/10 and below it, take notes on the handout that we read in class. (We have already highlighted some of the important points, so you are just pretending like we took notes in class) I WILL BE CHECKING THESE ON MONDAY. THEY SHOULD BE IN CORNELL NOTE FORMAT.

Homework 10/27/10

Period 4
Print and complete Sentence Corrections for week 27
If you were absent be sure to have yesterday's homework ready to turn in.

Period 5
Speak to someone and use at least 4 of your vocab words.

Homework 10/26/10

Period 4
1. Answer the 3 margin questions for "The Seafarer" AND #1-4 AT THE END OF THE POEM ON NOTE CARDS (you can hand make them if you don't have any, but make them 3x5 size)
YOU SHOULD HAVE 7 OF THEM AND WRITE YOUR FIRST NAME ON EACH CARD
2. Post Vocab Sentences
Email me your link if you do the extra credit. MAKE SURE THAT THERE IS A PHOTO ON YOUR SLIDES

Period 5
Complete the vocab worksheet
Post Vocab sentences on blog or email them to me
Answer the 5 questions about "The History of the English Church and People"

Homework 10/25/10

Period 4
Read the "Prepare to Read" handout and take notes.
Do the Connect to your Life in "The Seafarer" packet and read the poem, "The Seafarer" and be ready for a comprehension quiz.
Study for vocab Quiz 26

Period 5

Homework 10/22/10

Period 4
Read the packet and pages 4-17 in Holt Textbook (6th edition) in order to answer the question worksheet that was given to you.
Period 5
Study for vocab quiz 26

Homework 10/21/10

Period 4
Answer the question: What is Bede's purpose for writing the history? Give a quote to support your reasoning.
Is it a. to inform b. to narrate c. describe d.to persuade e. to entertainment

Period 5
Do vocab pictures for week 26
Reread packet "History of English Church" and answer questions 1 + bullets, 2 and 3.

Homework 10/19/10

Period 4
1. Read "History of English People" packet again and summarize the story's highlights in a visual representation. It should be on an 8/5 x 11 in. sheet and preferably include color.

2. Post vocab sentences.
If you are choosing the extra credit option, make sure that:
a. You email me to let me know that you did the extra credit, so that I can check your blog
b. I have your URL address or fill out the form in the posting below

HOWEVER, THE BEST THING YOU COULD DO, TO MAKE THIS MUCH EASIER, IS TO COPY AND PASTE YOUR BLOG LINK INTO THE BODY OF THE EMAIL, AND THAT WAY I DON'T EVEN HAVE TO GO TO MY LIST AND FIND YOU.


Period 5
Post vocab sentences.
If you are choosing the extra credit option, make sure that:
a. You email me to let me know that you did the extra credit, so that I can check your blog
b. I have your URL address or fill out the form in the posting below

HOWEVER, THE BEST THING YOU COULD DO, TO MAKE THIS MUCH EASIER, IS TO COPY AND PASTE YOUR BLOG LINK INTO THE BODY OF THE EMAIL, AND THAT WAY I DON'T EVEN HAVE TO GO TO MY LIST AND FIND YOU.

Blog Form

Go here to give me your blog address
https://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?hl=en&formkey=dGtXUXpIbno1RHpiNnpqVmkzMGNURVE6MQ#gid=0

Homework 10/18/10

Period 4
Study for Vocab Quiz

Period 5
Study for Vocab Quiz
Read the packet "A History of the English People"
Highlight important information
Draw a picture or series of pictures that summarize the story in the packet.

Homework 10/15/10

Period 4

Answer the following question:

Is it true that religion is unfulfilling? Explain your answer. What parts of religion make life less or more fulfilling? Give personal examples. (it should be a minimum 3/4 pages, double spaced, typed)

Period 5

Make vocab pictures for Week 25 words

Read pg 5 & 6 in Holt textbook

Homework 10/12/10

Period 4 & 5
1. Post Week 25 Vocabualry sentences as a comment below.

Homework 10/11/10

Period 4 & 5
No homework, but to show me that you are on top of your game and checked the blog, send me an email telling me what you thought were the 3 most interesting things we discussed in class today. They don't have to do exclusively with the video clips.

Homework 10/6/10

Period 4
If you're not caught up on quickwrites and quote analyses, get caught up. I highly encourage all of you to do the extra credit since essay scores aren't the most promising. It's better to be on the safe side.
Oh and FYI: I only got 5 Personality Quickwrites AND I DON'T KNOW WHAT SOME OF YOU ARE WAITING FOR TO UPDATE YOUR OWN BLOGS!! EVERYONE SHOULD HAVE AT LEAST 1-2 EDITED QUICKWRITES ON THEIR BLOGS.
BAAADDD CHUM CHUM!!!!! :(

Both periods: Check your email and fill out form. Even if I follow your blog or if you've done this for 11th grade English.

Period 5
Analyze the following quote:
We make a living by what we get, we make a life by what we give.
- Winston Churchill

Remember that you must:
1. Paraphrase the quote. Tell me what it means and explain it so that anyone who reads, could understand what the quote means. (imagine that you are explaining it to a 6th grader)
2. Tell me how the idea/ message that is being presented, has affected your life or the life of someone you know. If it hasn't then explain when it could be applied.

If you didn't get to finish the classwork or were absent, the quote is below.

Classwork quote (Education quote)
"Education should have two objects: first to give definite knowledge, reading and writing, language and mathematics, and so on; secondly, to create those mental habits which will enable people to acquire knowledge and from sound judgments for themselves."
-Bertrand Russell

Homework 10/5/10

Period 4
Personality Quickwrite
Name 4 characteristics that you have that you consider to be your best qualities. Give an example for each of the qualities and explain why you chose each one as one of your best. Why are these so important and why do you pride yourself in them.
Then, explain if you would hypothetically like to pass these on to your children. Explain why or why not.
Classwork
Speaking and listening Quote (for people that were absent)
"Who speaks, sows; who listens, reaps."

Period 5
Too much of a good thing
After reading the article about too much self-esteem, Where do you think you fit in in terms of how you were praised growing up? Do you think you have high self-esteem because you were told you're awesome by teachers, parents or peers? Or because you do really well in all/most of your endeavors?
Then, discuss the true meaning of self-esteem. According to the article, it "is based on real accomplishments" and is built on 3 main things: self-efficacy, real competencies and skills. The article goes on to say that students, "who have high self-esteem may become rude and uncooperative when they're criticized," but is this really true? Please describe what is the false and true notions about self-esteem.
Lastly, describe what other factors other than self-esteem play a role in being a successful student?

Homework 10/4/10

Period 4

Work on blog extra credit or get caught up on quote analysis.

Period 5

Finish your essay reflection, work on your Real Life Quick write and read the article "Too Much of A Good Thing?"

Here is the prompt:

What do you think are the top 3 characteristics for a successful SPA Alumnus? Explain why they are the top 3.
Where do you believe these characteristics are attained or how do you think these characteristics are attained?
Which of these three traits do you possess? Where or how did you get them? If none, explain why you don't.
*Use your Quick write rubric to help you.*

10/1/10 Classwork

Period 4
The quote to analyze for today:

If any ambitious man have a fancy to revolutionize, at one effort, the universal world of human thought, human opinion, and human sentiment, the opportunity is his own -- the road to immortal renown lies straight, open, and unencumbered before him. All that he has to do is to write and publish a very little book. Its title should be simple -- a few plain words -- My Heart Laid Bare. But -- this little book must be true to its title.
-Edgar Allen Poe


Look up the word "renown"
Remember that it's a paraphrase of the quote first and then how it relates to life (your own or someone else's you know )

Period 5
Type a 1-2 page, double-spaced, 12 pt font essay reflection. The reflection should answer the following questions:

1. How well do you think you did on your Research Paper? What grade do you think it earned based on the rubric it will be graded on? What parts of your paper do you think would earn you the grade you think you deserve?

2. What was the hardest thing about the whole research paper project? (Doing research? Understanding your research? Figuring out how the research fit in with your thesis? Figuring out your thesis? Creating an outline? Time management? Putting sentences together? or anything else)

3. How much effort do you think you put into this project? Explain why you think that. Give examples.

4. How prepared do you think you were for this project? How do you think that you could have been better prepared for this project? Do you think that classes in your past have prepared you for this type of a project? What would you like to have done in classes prior to prepare you?

5. How do you feel about yourself and your skills now that you are done with the project? How would you grade yourself on the whole, overall quarter (this includes your attitude, work effort, meeting time lines, etc. = the whole thing!)

Quote to Analyze 9/30/10

Period 4
"Integrity without knowledge is weak and useless, and knowledge without integrity is dangerous and dreadful."
For the people that were absent, take a moment to interpret the quote and then tell me how it relates to your life, etc. etc.

Feel free to email it to me so that I can potentially get to it and edit it so you can put it on your blog tomorrow.

Homework 9/28/10

Period 1

Read the Article handed in class and write 2 paragraphs describing how the article is related to imperialism or colonialism.

Period 3

Post Vocabulary sentences for week 2

Homework 9/28/10

Period 4

Too much of a good thing

After reading the article about too much self-esteem, Where do you think you fit in in terms of how you were praised growing up? Do you think you have high self-esteem because you were told you're awesome by teachers, parents or peers? Or because you do really well in all/most of your endeavors?

Then, discuss the true meaning of self-esteem. According to the article, it "is based on real accomplishments" and is built on 3 main things: self-efficacy, real competencies and skills. The article goes on to say that students, "who have high self-esteem may become rude and uncooperative when they're criticized," but is this really true? Please describe what is the false and true notions about self-esteem.

Lastly, describe what other factors other than self-esteem play a role in being a successful student?

Period 5

Work on your essay. You have 2 more days. It is due on THURSDAY. To remind you I will not be here on Friday, so do not try to turn it in then. Write write write!

Homework 9/27/10

Period 4
Type reflection

Period 5
Work on essay! Type type type! :)

Homework 9/21/10

Period 4
1. If you did not do your Reference page, go to the cafe today and ask Derek or someone(another peer. You'd be surprised at what another student might know! I've taught a few where to look in the Bible) to sit with you and help you figure things out. DO NOT EXPECT THEM TO DO YOUR WORK.
2. Print out 2 copies of your outline and 5 page essay
3. Give your essay and outline to 2 people for them to correct using the Essay Editing Sheet.

HERE IS THE EDITING SHEET IN CASE YOU NEED ANOTHER ONE OR IF YOU WANTED IT EMAILED, ETC. Editing Sheet
Period 5
1. Keep working on your essay. If you don't have 5 pages or aren't done with what's on your outline, you need to hurry up and do it.
2. Ask 2 people you are considering for your editing sheet to review the editing sheet to see if they would be willing to do it.
3. If you did not do your Reference page, go to the cafe today and ask Derek or someone(another peer. You'd be surprised at what another student might know! I've taught a few where to look in the Bible) to sit with you and help you figure things out. DO NOT EXPECT THEM TO DO YOUR WORK.

If you still have only 2 pages OR HAVEN'T SHOWN ME ANYTHING, you must give me something or more than you have already shown me, to PROVE that you are in fact working!!

Homework 9/17/10

Period 4
Have an adult read your paper and make corrections. Have them sign the back, print their name and state their role/position.
Paper due in 7 days.
I still haven't received 5 pages from:
Shaurice
Lorelye
Catalina
Marvin
Rosie
Belinda
Emily
Italia
LaTanya
Raquel
Cristina

Period 5
Have an adult read your paper and make corrections. Have them sign the back, print their name and state their role/position.
Paper due in 7 days.
People that have 3 pages or less: (5 pages were due Thursday 9/16/10)
Luis
Terrell
Jose
Katherine
Kristana
Bobby
Tim
Richard

People who's work I have not seen at all (not since their intro, if that)
Vivianna
Tim
Stephen

Homework 9/16/10

Period 4
Keep working on the essay. Make corrections where necessary. By Monday you should have a copy of your essay corrected by an adult. I need to see writing on the paper.

Period 5
Finish your 5 pages. If you're done, read your paper out loud and have an adult read your paper.

Homework 9/15/10

Period 4

People I did not receive 5 pages from >:/ should keep writing. I need those ASAP.

Dre-anna

LaTanya

Rosie

Belinda

Catalina

Shanice

Tedra

Emily

Lorelye

Cristina

Marvin

People who did give me 5 pages read your work aloud and make your own corrections!

Period 5

Don't get any ideas from 4th period's performance. Let's make it a goal to make your class list shorter. Turn in 5 pages tomorrow!! (Follow your outline and use your sources!!)

Homework 9/14/10

Period 4
5 pages, rough draft due!!
Write, proofread, etc.

Period 5
Work on having 4 pages rough draft!!!
5 pages are due on Thursday

Homework 9/13/10

Period 4 & 5
Create your cover page and email it to me.

Homework 9/10/10

Period 4 & 5

1. 3 pages are Due!!!!!!!
2. Finish Bibliography worksheet
3. Proofread and make corrections

Homework 9/910

Period 4

1. Read your "bible" and "bible cliff notes" and go back and change your citations on your essay, wherever it is necessary.
   
2. If you don't have 2 pages, write 2 pages.
3. If you have 2 pages, proofread them (find the little things!).
4. Work on your 3 pages.

Period 5

Go through your research sources and locate (circle, highlight, put a star next to it in one of your packets) the different types of sources you have.

Homework 9/8/10

Period 4
1st 2 pages due
-typed
-double-spaced
-in-text citations after the sentences that need citations. Take your best shot at how you think that the citations need to be set up.

Period 5

Write your 1st page if you haven't written it. Otherwise fix or reread your first page and fix any errors.

View the PowerPoint below and take notes. YOU WILL HAVE A QUIZ ON IT TOMORROW.

Homework 9/7/10

Period 4
View PPT and take notes
2 pages of essay due on Thursday



Period 5
1 page of essay, typed, double spaced is due Tomorrow.
MAKE SURE THAT YOU HAVE THE DIGITAL COPY. GUARD IT WITH YOUR LIFE!!!

Homework 8/31/10

Period 4
Revise your intro. Write it if you haven't. Have an outline.

Period 5
Type your intro paragraph. Have an outline, if you don't have one.

Homework 8/30/10

Period 4
1. Research for the different parts of your outline or in order to create your outline.
2. Have a Typed outline if you don't have one
3. Revise your Intro if it needs it

Period 5
1. Research
2. Do an outline, if haven't. Fix the one you have if you know that it's weak sauce.
3. Email me telling me how helpful you thought "my magic" was for you? (1 paragraph) Also tell me what you need help with specifically (Another paragraph)

Homework 8/27/10

Period 4
Typed introduction paragraph due

Period 5
Typed 1st outline due

Homework 8/23/10

Period 4
1. Type an outline for your topic/thesis. You should already have some arguments that you can include, but I know that it may not be fully developed.
2. Email me the links to your sources or the titles of the works you are using. If you have any tangible sources, bring them in to class also. YOU NEED TO HAVE AT LEAST 7.

Period 5
Email me the links to your sources or the titles of the works you are using. If you have any tangible sources, bring them in to class also. YOU NEED TO HAVE AT LEAST 7.
2. Fill out the form below.
https://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?formkey=dGJ5Yi1oYjhYWVJYaGl5WXR1a1dvWFE6MQ

Period 4
1. DO RESEARCH!!!
2. Comment to this post by telling me what is an outline? What's the purpose? What type of outline do I (Ms. Ramirez) like most? What can you compare an outline to? Add any other facts/ideas/sayings I have shared with you guys.

Period 5
1. DO RESEARCH!!!
2. Now that you have learned more about thesis, email me your new/revised thesis, if you know or think it needs work. If you think yours is perfect, then resend it to me anyway.

Homework 8/19/10

Period 4
DO RESEARCH!!!!
Revise your thesis if you think it needs work. Maybe show it to someone.

Period 5
DO RESEARCH!!!!
Finish the Thesis Handout
If you thought your thesis was weak sauce. Bring in a new and improved one tomorrow.

Homework 8/18/10

Period 4
1. DO RESEARCH!!!
2. Look at the PowerPoint below and email me the following information.
a. Which 2 types of thesis, do you think you like best and explain why? or explain to me the difference between 2 types.
b. If you have a thesis, currently, what type of thesis do you think you have?
c. If you don't have a thesis, what type of thesis do you think you could use? If you do have a thesis, tell me what it is and what type of thesis you think it is. Explain your answers.



Period 5
1. DO RESEARCH!!
2. Complete Thesis Sentences Handout
3. Fill in the definition of commentary on your post-it

Homework 8/17/10

Period 4 & 5
Send me an email telling me about Thesis. What do you know about Thesis? When do you use one? What is the purpose of one? What is not a thesis? What makes a good thesis? (just squeeze all of your thesis knowledge out of your brain.

If it helps, pretend that someone is holding you at gun point and they ask you to tell them all you know about theses. What would you say? Would you get shot?
Everyone should have something to say, but if you don't you should still send me an email telling me that you would get shot.

Homework 8/16/10

Period 4 & 5
Make sure that your Step 3 worksheet is done.

Extra Credit
Email me, explaining what I could do to help you succeed in completing the work for this class. What could I do to help you to make progress with your chosen topic? What are you still unsure of? What do you need more clarification on? What do you think is your weak side?

Homework 8/13/10

Period 4 & 5

1. Complete Step 3 Worksheets

2. Complete the PowerPoint presentation

Extra Credit to anyone who dresses professionally to present their PowerPoint

Feel free to email me any questions.
The PowerPoint that I showed in class can be viewed below.

Homework 8/12/10

Period 4 & 5
1. DO RESEARCH SO THAT YOU CAN DECIDE ON YOUR PRIMARY TOPIC.
2. Begin working on the PowerPoint project that is due on Monday
3. Locate materials if you are STILL missing them :(
BRING YOUR MATERIALS TO CLASS EVERY DAY

Homework 8/11/10

Period 4
1. Email me what anxiety level you're at right now in the process of researching or just your senior year. If you think that you don't have any anxiety, then tell me why you don't. You're homework is still to send me an email. If there is something that I can do to alleviate your anxiety, let me know.
2. Have binder, dividers and notebook or notepaper, with you in class. (I'll be checking it off to ensure THAT EVERYONE has it. If you do not have them, you will not get your points)
3. Keep researching. Get help. Have 2 topics that you could do. Know which one is 1st choice and second choice. Be ready to have one chosen by tomorrow. You will present your topic on Friday.

Period 5
1. Have binder, dividers and notebook or notepaper, with you in class. (I'll be checking it off to ensure THAT EVERYONE has it. If you do not have them, you will not get your points)
2. Keep researching. Get help. Have 2 topics that you could do. Know which one is 1st choice and second choice. Be ready to have one chosen by tomorrow. You will present your topic on Friday.
If

Homework 8/10/10

Period 4
1. Make sure that all of your worksheets are filled out.
2. RESEARCH!!!!
3. Email me if you have questions.
4. THERE'S NO REASON WHY YOU SHOULDN'T HAVE A BINDER OR DIVIDERS OR NOTEBOOK!! (If you need any, email me and I may be able to get them to you by tomorrow)

Period 5
1. Email me your reflection about your anxiety levels regarding the research paper. What do you think I could do to help alleviate your anxiety. AND DON'T SAY, "STOP TEACHING THE RESEARCH PAPER"! :)
2. RESEARCH!!!

Announcement

Please email me or let me know if you participated in the Escondido's Public library summer reading program. I need to get a list to them so they can bring in the prizes and stuff.

Homework 8/9/10

Period 4
Fill in all of the worksheets that were passed out in class.
Make sure that you are prepared with all of your materials tomorrow OR bring $$ to buy materials from me.
Email me with any questions you may have regarding the worksheets.

Period 5
Continue to do research on your topic (Remember that there are places where you can do your research, but you have to plan ahead)
If you did not fill in all of your worksheets, finish filling them in.

Homework 8/6/10

Period 4 & 5
1. Have a
- Binder
- Dividers
- Notebook paper or Spiral Notebook
YOU WILL GET POINTS FOR THIS!!!
(If you really really really really cannot locate any of this stuff, you should empty your piggy banks or save your allowance to buy the materials from me)

Spiral notebooks $1.00
Dividers $0.75
Binders TBD (to be determined) [estimated price $2.50-3.00]
If you you're gonna buy one from me, email me ASAP

Period 4 only
Fill in Step 2.1 worksheet for one of your four topics, preferably your first choice. You will do the same for your other 2 top choices on Monday.

Period 5 only
Fill out all the worksheets passed out:
Step 2.1 Making an argument (3 of them)
Step 2.2 How to do research (2 of them) (Try for your top 2)
Step 2.3 Summarizing sources (3 of them. One for each of the 2.1 sheets you fill out)

Homework 8/5/10

Period 4 & 5
Do research on your topics to see if they are going to lead somewhere.
Locate a binder, dividers, spiral notebook or notebook paper

Homework 8/4/10

Period 4 & 5
Have your step 1 worksheet complete. Fill in at least 3 bubbles even if you already know what you are going to write about. You have to have a back up, no matter what. If you already have a thesis, then fill them out with the topics that you were considering writing about.

Extra Credit
10 pts extra credit if you bring in a 3-ring binder that you will use to keep all of your research materials.

Summer Class

If you are working with Simone on getting a head start on Senior Seminar work (including the research paper), I would like CONGRATULATE you for taking the initiative and being strategic about your senior year.

You are doing the best thing you could do for yourself by using your time wisely and I GUARANTEE that it will reduce your stress during the school year. After all, the last thing you need during such a pivotal time in your life (meeting requirements to graduate, applying for scholarships and colleges, being independent) is more stress. So, once again, Kudos to you!!

High-five!!

You deserve a sticker!

Oh yeah and you should also look to the right for links that could be helpful!!!

Keep up the good work.

Extra Credit

Please click on the link for the Extra Credit Schedule.
Please, also, note that #1,2 and 3 are all different assignments.
#1 you would do from the Holt textbook.
#2 and #3 are to correspond to one(or as many) of the works in the tables. If it's in the book, you may start tonight, if it's a packet, you may get it from me tomorrow.

The EXTRA EXTRA CREDIT is to make a GOOD media representation of one of the time periods or one of the works. Your limit is 2 representations and you need to have done either #1 or #2 and 3 in order to be eligible to do the Extra Extra Credit.

Homework 5/13/10

Period 4 & 5
1. Finish reading Act V (You will have a quiz on it)
2. Write a 3/4 page response, in proper paragraphs, comparing and contrasting your translations/understanding of the text (Act I, sc 5 and Act II, sc 2- sections 1,2,3) and the comic book version that was handed to you in class. Please understand that the comic book sections are only excerpts and that they are the equivalent to the passages from last nights homework.

Tell me:

• If you translated correctly
• Did you imagine it the same way
• Which version was better (yours or the comics)
• Explain any discrepancies you noticed

-If you do not have the comic book version, do not bother trying to do this assignment, this assignment will have to be completed AFTER you take the "Analysis Quiz" on the aforementioned passages. This also means that YOU HAVE A QUIZ TO MAKE UP!!! AND HOMEWORK TO TURN IN (though I shouldn't have to tell you, right?)

Homework 5/12/ 10

Period 4 & 5

• Finish classwork that was not finished in class (Act 1, sc 5)
• Translate/paraphrase sections 1,2,3 (handout) from Act 2, sc 2. Please write on the packet and do not attach separate lined paper.
• You will have an analysis quiz on the passages, so be sure to complete them!

When complete, ask yourself questions like:

What did the characters feel like?

What is the character like based on this passage?

How does this passage relate to the bigger scheme of the play?

What imagery do you see in the passages?

What is cool/interesting about the passages?

Homework 5/10/10

Period 4 & 5
Read all of Act IV and pay close attention to each scene since you will have a quiz that includes questions from each scene.

If you have at least one whole page (front and back) of translation, you can earn extra credit.

Homework 5/4/10

If you're still slackin' you have to catch up.
If you didn't do yesterday's homework (which is below) DO IT!!
If you're completely on top of your game, I love you for doing what you do! (hug :D)

homework 5.3.10

Period 4 & 5
Find a passage from Act II or III and analyze it closely, like we did in class for the 2 passages from Act I.

Go to this website Hamlet Text to copy and paste the passage onto a word document.
Then on the right side, give your analysis. You may focus on lines, words or literary devices, but make sure to explain their significance.

Homework 4/27/10

Make sure that you have ALL of your work ready to turn in by tomorrow. Please look at previous posting or your reading schedule to see all that is due. Remember that you must also email me your writing assignments for all 3 acts.

IF YOU DO NOT HAVE EVERYTHING TURNED IN BY TOMORROW, YOU WILL BE SIGNED UP FOR 7TH PERIOD NEXT MONDAY.

Homework 4/26/10

Period 4 and 5
All of the following should be turned on or before Wednesday:

1. Reading log Entries (with partner's response) for:
Act II, sc 1-2
Act III, sc 1-2
Act III, sc 3-4
2. Post Act Questions (from pre-act/post-act handouts)
for Act I, II, III
3. Making meanings Questions and Reading strategies
for Act I, II, III

IF YOU HAVE NOT YET COMPLETED YOUR WRITING ASSIGNMENTS AND EMAILED THEM TO ME, YOU WILL HAVE 7TH PERIOD TOMORROW OR THE NEXT TIME IT IS OFFERED.

Homework 4/18/10

Period 4 and 5
-If you take a look at your reading schedules, you will notice that you are expected to complete assignments 1,2, and 4 by tomorrow.
- All that you have to submit by tomorrow is your writing assignment and that should be emailed to me by tomorrow at 12pm
- The criteria and details for this assignment in on the second sheet of the schedule. (The MLA handout I gave to you in class on Friday should be used when completing your Writing Assignment)
- Otherwise, you will turn in other assignments that say T.I when I return.

The parts are assigned for the week as follows: (check this link to see the table)

READING SCHEDULE

Homework 4/10/10

Period 4 and 5
Read Act I, sc 4-5
Begin answering the comprehension questions in pre-act/post-act handout

Period 5
Begin Answering Making Meanings Questions. (You may write these out for tomorrow, but they will be turned in typed on Monday)

HOMEWORK 4/13/10

Period 4 & 5
STUDY FOR VOCAB QUIZ 51
READ THE PRE-ACT HANDOUT TO HELP YOU TO UNDERSTAND THE FIRST SCENE
READ ACT I, SC 1
BE READY FOR A READING QUIZ

Homework 4/12/10

Period 4 & 5
Read, highlight and take margin notes on the Elizabethan Age and the Shakespeare packet.

Period 4 Only
Write a summary on the packet that we read in class.
Come up with 8 questions that someone who has read the packet could answer.

Homework 4/10/10

Period 4 & 5
Look through your Shakespearean Language handout and choose at least 2 words to make 2 sentences about someone in your English class. Keep it nice and don't be rude. Otherwise you will not get credit.

Period 5
Read the Shakespeare's Language handout. Highlight important information and take margin notes.
Write 8 questions that someone who's read this packet could answer. (you may email it to me or write them down)

Homework 4/8/10

Study for Sonnet Quiz
a.) Know the definition for the 3 types of sonnets and all of their parts and all of their "levels", etc.
b.) Understand the content/meaning of all of the sonnets. (refer to personal paraphrases)
c.) Be able to write a line of Iambic Pentameter
d.) Be able to analyze the relationship amongst sections in poems.

Homework 4/7/10

Period 4 & 5
- Study for Sonnet Quiz by reading p. 275-277 in HOLT textbook.
- Complete the following Shakespeare paraphrase worksheet.
- Check your grade in mygradebook.com.
- If you have any missing quizzes or work that you were absent to turn in, EMAIL me telling me when you will make it up or drop by to show it to me.
The grade breakdown for both periods combined is as follows:
4 As
7 Bs
7 Cs
4 Ds
3 Fs

Period 4
In your packet, at the end of each line for ALL of the sonnets, write down the rhyme scheme that you see. (you may want to use the information we seen in class, on the powerpoint)

Period 5
Redo/check your rhyme scheme homework from 2 days ago, using the information from the class powerpoint.

**For your convenience, I have posted the Sonnet PowerPoint (to the right) in the Important Information Section

Homework 4/6/10

Period 4 & 5
1. Post vocab Sentences

2. Fill out the Sonnet Definition Worksheet using your notes or handouts.

Period 4 and 5 (if you didn't finish it in class)
Complete your line of Iambic Pentameter using your first or last name.
Make sure to: a.) split your name up into syllables and b.) figure out which syllables are stressed or unstressed c.) fit your name in as many times as you have to in order to make a line of Iambic Pentameter.

Homework 4/5/10

Period 4
Study for vocab quiz 50

Period 5
Study for Vocab Quiz 50 and figure out the rhyme scheme for all of the sonnets. Take your best guess and we will go over them tomorrow.

Homework 3/30/10

Period 4 and 5
Post Vocab sentences
Read the Spenserian Sonnets and answer the questions that go with them.
Sonnet 30, 1-3
Sonnet 75, 1-3
Email them to me!!

Period 4
Do the Connect to your life on the William Shakespeare sonnets pg. 302 in packet.
Write at least half a page in paragraph form.

Homework 3/29/10

Period 4 & 5
Read Shakespeare sonnets 29,116,130 and answer questions 1-3 for 29 and 116. For Sonnet 130 answer questions 1-4 on the last page of questions.

5th period- email them to me
4th period- email or write down.

Homework 3/16/10

Periods 4 & 5
Type a 1 page response to, both, Sonnet 169 and 292 by Petrarch.
The write up should include:
1. Your opinion on the message of the poems
2. Criticize or praise one part of the poem.

You must address BOTH POEMS, so choose which ever paragraph structure that you feel is appropriate. It must have more than one massive paragraph. This is not a quickwrite.
Ensure that there are the least amount of errors possible.

Period 4 Only
Review the information you have on Sonnets and make a flip book that includes the main elements of a sonnet.
Your intended reader is an elementary school aged child, so your book should include color and pictures. It should also be small and easy to flip through.

Homework 3/12/10

Period 4
Read the sonnet handout and complete the worksheet in order to help you out on the reading check quiz that you will have on Monday.

Period 5
Read the sonnet handout and make a flip book on the main elements of a sonnet.
Click here to see a sample of a flip book. (keep in mind that it doesn't have to show animation, it should just be small and easy to flip through AND aimed at elementary school kids, so that means add color)

Homework 3/9/10

Period 4 & 5
Check blog (post comment: If you could be any animal, which would it be and why?)
STUDY FOR VOCAB TEST


PERIOD 4
Read pgs. 275-277 take notes

Homework 3/8/10

Period 4
Study for Vocab Test

Period 5
Study your notes from pg. 275 on Sonnets. (quiz)
Study for Vocab Test

Homework Due Tomorrow (3.8.10)

Period 4
Check the blog (Blog Comment-What are you most looking forward to this week or upcoming weekend?)
Study for Vocab Test
Know the definitions of the highlighted terms and give an example of the 4 types of sentences.

Period 5
Check the blog (Blog Comment- What are you most looking forward to this week or upcoming weekend?)
Study for Vocab Test
Read pages 275-277 and take notes.
There looms an impending quiz.

Homework 3/3/10

Period 4 & 5
1. Check the blog (post a comment telling me what is your all time favorite movie)
2. Read pgs. 55-56 and 69-70 from Holt textbook.
3. Type a one page response that:
- briefly summarizes and shows the connection between the 3 readings (Blackening Teeth in Tudor times, Fashion article [p. 55] and poverty article[p.69])
- addresses the following questions:

• What was life like during the Renaissance?
• Based on what you read about the time period, what do you think were the values for Society? (What types of things were valuable to people back then)
• How is this similar or dissimilar to some of the values that America has today?
• Why do you think they are similar or dissimilar?

USE PROPER PARAGRAPHS AND GRAMMAR. THE LACK OF PROPER PARAGRAPHS AND GRAMMAR WILL RESULT IN AN AUTOMATIC DEDUCTION OF 5 POINTS OUT OF 25. THE REST OF YOUR GRADE WILL DEPEND ON WHETHER YOU ANSWERED ALL OF THE QUESTIONS.

4. Study for Vocab Test

Homework 3/2/10

If you went on the college field trip, you must make up vocab quiz 49 and get the notes from someone.

Period 4
1. Take Online Quiz for Introduction to Renaissance
2. Log on to Classmarker.com

Both 4th & 5th periods
1. Check this blog (to prove that you did check this blog, post a comment that says, "Ms. Ramirez, my favorite food is_________. (fill in the blank)
2. Study for vocab Test
3. Renaissance Bubble cluster: Review your notes and write down facts that you think fully represent/embody the Renaissance Period

Homework 3/1/10

Period 4 & 5
1. Study for Vocab Quiz 49
2. Take Renaissance Intro Quiz
Go to classmarker.com
Log in and take test.
If you do not have a login, check your email (This is for the new kids, not people that just don't remember, but you may still want to do an email search for your username/password. Otherwise, you should know it and not remembering is not a valid excuse for not completing the quiz)

Homework 2/19/10

Period 4 & 5
STUDY FOR CANTERBURY TALES TEST
IT WILL BE WEIGHTED AS A TEST NOT AS A QUIZ
THIS MEANS: TAKE IT SERIOUSLY.
BE PREPARED TO WRITE AND ANALYZE

Homework 2/18/10

Period 4 & 5
Study for Canterbury Tales Test on Monday
Here is the study guide

Homework 2/17/10

Both periods

If you know that your stuff is still not what I asked for, fix it and re submit.

Tales will be shared Tomorrow and possibly Friday.

If you are doing the food extra credit, bring it on Friday. Be ready to explain the dish and a little context, how popular was it, who ate it, etc.?

Period 4
Post Vocab Sentences

Homework 2/16/10

Period 4
Study for Vocab Quiz
If you have not already, complete your writing assignment.

Period 5
Post Vocab Sentences
If you have not already, complete your writing assignment.

Homework 2/12/10

Period 4 & 5
Have all 3 parts of your story typed, double spaced and ready to present to the class, for the competition.

#1= Prologue- The introduction to you/ your personality. (10-20 Lines)
#2= Prologue to the story- The background and introduction to your telling the story. (No more than 20 lines)
#3= Your story/Tale- A tale that has a moral lesson and that is reflective of your personality. (About 1.5-2 pages)
Consider this: The nun tells a religious tale. The WOB tells a story about a woman. The Pardoner talks about shady characters.

***STUDY FOR VOCAB QUIZ

Homework 2/11/10

Period 4 & 5
Have a rough draft of #2 and #3. Typed, double-spaced.
#2= Prologue to Tale- The events that led to the telling of your tale on The Pilgrimage and a general reason for writing the tale
#3= Your MORAL Tale (Remember that Morals are lessons about how to be a good human)

Don't know what a good human is? Think about this:
Are you a good person if you steal, kill, are greedy, rape, lie?
Notice how all of the above hurt people?
A Moral usually has to do with the not hurting of people or yourself.
Also think of Vices and virtues that you could perhaps incorporate.
Vices: an evil, degrading, or immoral practice or habit.

Homework 2/10/10

Period 4
Work on the plot of your Tale by filling out the worksheet handed out in class.
Read the Mystery, Miracle, and Morality Plays handout.

If you did not do a prologue, do one!

Period 5
Revise your Prologue AND type it. If you did not do one, do one and TYPE it.
Complete the worksheet that plans out your Tale.

Homework 2/9/10

Period 4 & 5
1. Post vocab Sentences
2. Reread the "official Prologue packet" in order to gain inspiration to do your own Prologue with you as the character
- You are to write a prologue that introduces YOU like Chaucer introduces us to the nun, The Prioress, The Pardoner and The Wife of Bath.
- You must write it in 3rd person as though someone is writing about you.
- Turning in tomorrow should be a prologue/introduction between 10-20 lines.

- You should include character/personality AND physical appearance.

3. Start thinking of what your motivation will be for writing your Tale.
- What moral issue will you want to deal with in your tale?
Pardoner= greed, facing death, treating people how you want to be treated
Wife of Bath= honor, staying true to your word, what really makes a person virtuous
Prioress= _______________________________________

homework due 2/8/10

Period 4
Reread the Prioress' Tale and if you could not find it, locate it.
Period 5
With a partner make a list of adjectives to describe each other. Each person should have their own list and it should be well balanced. It should not be all flattery or criticism.

Morality Play

Morality Play

If you take this and record/print/ save your results I'll give you extra credit.

Homework 2/2/10

Period 4 & 5
Post vocab sentences

Homework 2/1/10

Period 4 & 5
Study for Vocab Quiz

Period 5
Write a paragraph about the importance that you found in the class period/discussion

Homework 1/28/09

Period 4 & 5
Take a look at the 7 moral issues and discuss if you have ever violated or committed one of them. If you have not or would rather not disclose it, tell me of someone you know that has perhaps committed it and tell me what your take is on the issue.
Do you really think that these things are some of the things that make a person moral or amoral?

Homework 1/27/10

Period 4 and 5

Write one paragraph on what morals are and what it means to be a moral or amoral person.
Then in a second paragraph write whether you think YOU are a moral or slightly amoral person. Discuss the hypothetical scenario of my offering an A in my class for the right amount of money. Would you pay the fee and buy yourself a grade or would you have the integrity to decline the offer?

Homework 1/26/10

Period 4
Post Vocab Sentences
Finish class questions
Answer the following questions : QUESTIONS
Review The Prioress's Tale for a comprehension quiz tomorrow

Period 5
Post vocab sentences
Finish class questions
Answer the following questions: QUESTIONS

Homework 1/25/10

Period 4 & 5

Study for Vocab quiz 45
Review The Prioress' Tale (you may have a quiz)

Homework 1/22/10

Pardoner's Tale is locate on p. 145 in Holt textbook
Period 4 & 5

• If you haven't already read The pardoner, do so. If you have, reread it to gain a better understanding.
• Review your class notes and email me 1-2 questions regarding anything that you wrote in your class notes. (Clarification, curiosity, etc.)
• Review your class notes and write a reflection where you tell me, how you feel about class notes and if you think you have done a good job of writing notes on your own, without me telling you, and of selecting good information to write down. (you may email this assignment also)

Homework 1/20/10

Period 4 & 5
Post vocab sentences wk 45
Complete the worksheet Canterbury Tales Theme Evaluation
people that posted already:
Kajioka
Stevens
Snyder
Burton
Mendez
Lomas
Gomez
Rowell
Martin

Homework 1/19/10

Period 4 & 5
Study for vocabulary quiz 44

Check this out

Canterbury Tales

Homework 1/12/10

Period 4 & 5
Read the The Prioress' Tale and look up ALL of the words you don't know.
Make 2 footnotes per page on terms that you research and find additional information for. That is not the same as the definition. It is more like background/explanatory information to help the reader (you) understand the text better.

Homework 1/11/10

Period 4
Gather all of your Chaucer and Canterbury Tales packets (should be 5 total). Bring them to class tomorrow.
Study for Prologue Quiz

Period 5
Gather all of your Chaucer and Canterbury Tales packets (should be 5 total). Bring them to class tomorrow.
Read pg 92 and 93 in the most recent packet and write down the 5 most relevant things you read. Relevant= important, in regards to literature class, that you think are learning worthy

Homework 1/8/10

Period 4 & 5
Do the Connect to life section from Wife of Bath's Tale
Write a Review/Critique of the story
- What is the best part of the story?
-What is the worst part of the story?
Do you think that the story has a timeless message? Explain why.

Period 5
Study The Canterbury Tales Prologue THOROUGHLY.
You will have a detailed quiz on it on Monday.

Homework 1/710

Period 4
Prepare a presentation of one of the characters introduced in the Prologue.
- Reread the section on the character that you will focus on. Pay close attention to the adjectives.
- Think of body language, gestures or props that you can make or use in order to portray your characters personality.
- Try to keep the talking to a minimum (no talking) and focus mostly on actions and/or appearance.
- Remember that you get extra credit if you bring in props.
- The class will guess which character you are portraying so try to make it evident who you are.

Period 5
Be ready to give your presentations

Homework 1/4/10

Period 4
Post vocab sentences for Vocab words week 45
Visit the following link Patron Saints and select a saint that seems particularly important to you. Explain why you chose this saint and what your opinion/understanding about the concept of sainthood.

Period 5
Finish the Change Writing Assignment (click on link for the whole prompt)