Period 5
Make sure you take the Ballads quiz on classmarker.com
All of you should have your passwords and usernames in your email.
Please remember that you can only take it once. It is timed and some questions have multiple answers (the ones with the square checkbox)
You should have your ballad notes/handouts ready.

Remember that if you have old clothes that you no longer wear or fit, you can bring it to me to be donated to a girls orphanage in Tijuana. They are looking for clothes for girls aged 3-14 and shoes up to size 8.5.
If any boys have small shirts or unisex clothes, please feel free to donate also.

Homework 12/15/09

Period 4
Post vocab sentences

Period 5
Write and draw pictures for vocab sentences
Complete the parts of speech exercises we did in class.

Homework 12/1/09

Period 4
Take ballad quiz at classmarker.com


Period 5
Answer the questions that you wrote down in class and post them as a comment on this blog. Please label which set is which and answer in complete sentences.

Homework 12/9/09

Period 4
Complete your Pilgrimage Research sheet
Take Ballad Quiz on Classmarker.com I am postponing the Ballad quiz for tomorrow in class.

Period 5
Review the Ballads we've read.

Homework 12/8/09

Period 4
Post vocab sentences

Period 5
Write vocab sentences and draw pictures.

Homework 12/3/09

Period 4
Read the Ballads handout and create a 5 slide minimum PowerPoint to take place of notes on the packet.
Complete the Writing Assignment in the Writing Section in the HOLT textbook on pg. 111.

Period 5
Complete the ballad Paraphrase worksheet for both of the poems.

Homework 12/2/09

Period 4 & 5
1. Post Vocab Sentences (Period 5) Write Vocab Sentences with pictures to go with the sentences
2. Take notes on the introduction pages discussed in class. Pg 94-107 in Purple Holt textbook. (this will serve as a rough draft for your Booklet project that is due on Thursday)

Homework 11/19/09

Period 4 & 5
- Have a new and improved copy of your Beowulf Essay [TYPED]. If you did not get it back from me, improve it by whatever means. (find someone else to look at your stuff or email me at a decent hour)
- Have quotations as Concrete Details and the blank parentheses where your citation will go. We will work on it tomorrow.
- Create a works cited page to the best of your ability. I will go over this tomorrow, but you also have a few resources (Here's another one: MLA OWL website) to try to figure it out.

Here is the data, but try your best to put it in the right format.
Book/Anthology:
Title: The Language of Literature: British Literature
Editors:
Arthur N. Apllebee
Andrea B. Bermudez
Sheridan Blau
Rebekah Caplan
Peter Elbow
Susan Hynds
Judith A. Langer
James Marshall

Publisher: McDougall Littell
City of Publication: Evanston, Illinois
Year of Publication: 2002
Poem: Beowulf
Translator: Burton Raffel
Page numbers: 33-60

DVD:
Name: Beowulf
Director: Robert Zemeckis
Writers: Neal Gaiman, Roger Avary
Features:
Ray winstone
Anthony Hopkins
John Malkovich
Robin Wright Penn
Brendan Gleeson
Crispin Glover
Allison Lohman
Angelina Jolie
Release date: 16 november 2007
Distributor: Paramount.

Homework 11/18/09

Period 4 & 5

1. Post vocab sentences
2. Complete a whole rough draft of your essay.
Make sure it is typed (or in Basic Basic outline- Period 5) and in MLA format.
Your essay must include:
Concrete details (quotations/examples from text)
Signal phrases to lead into concrete details
At least 3 point of comparison or contrast.

Homework 11/17/09

Period 4 & 5
1. Update typed outline
2. Rough Draft of essay (at least one page) in MLA format.
-Use the pink sheet to guide yourself
- Include heading, header and title
3. Study for Vocab Quiz 40

Homework 11/16/09

Period 4 & 5
Finish Beowulf Study guide
Type your essay outline
[Extra credit for a fully developed introduction]
View MLA powerpoint. Take notes.
Take MLA quiz on classmarker.com .

Quiz Homework

The Quizzes that have been assigned are NOT optional.
The following people still need to take the APA Quiz from yesterday

Hope
Rahsad
Adrianna
Kevin
Jacob
Amber
Marvin
Shaeed
Rosalina
Stacey
Terrell
Yohita

Not taken the Comparing literature quiz
Adrianna
Amber
Aneshia
Angie
Belen
Jacob
Jessica
Marvin
Michael
Rashad
Rosalina
Shaeed
Stacey
Terrell
Yohita

Homework 11/12/09

Period 4 & 5
Finish Beowulf Study Guide
Read the Yellow compare and contrast packet and highlight.
Take online quiz on the yellow packet at classmarker.com (your username and password has been emailed to you, but if I do not have your email, you need to send it to me in order to do this assignment)

Note: When taking quizzes on classmarker, pay attention to the check off "bubble". If it's a circle, it is multiple choice and has only 1 right answer. If it's a square, there is more than 1 right answer.

I HAD PREVIOUSLY CLAIMED THAT I WOULD POST THE MLA POWERPOINT TONIGHT, BUT I WILL BE POSTING FOR THE WEEKEND AND YOU WILL HAVE THE QUIZ OVER THE WEEKEND ALSO. (JUST KNOW THAT IT WILL BE LIMITED IN TIME)

View Writing and MLA powerpoint and take notes. (The powerpoint will be online until 12 pm tomorrow) The notes will be turned in on Monday.
You will have a powerpoint quiz tomorrow online. It will be posted after 12pm.

need emails to send you information

I STILL NEED YOUR EMAILS: (You will not be able to get points for the assignment if you don't email me or give me your email since you will not have username and password for quiz website)
Terrell
Rosalina
Rashad

Thanks to Chelsea, Tai, Anna, Aneshia, Angie, Belen, Michelle and Raymond for taking the quiz!! :)
Congrats to Kajioka for getting the highest score, so far on APA Quiz!!

Homework 11/10/09

Period 4
Read through the Compare and Contrast Essay Prompt and post at least one question regarding the essay.
Take the quiz that will be posted shortly. Check your email for log in information.

Period 5
Post vocab sentences.
After reading the handouts, post at least 1 question in regards to the essay.
[Note: I have changed the plans for #4 from class and I will have you do the powerpoint and notes on Wednesday night and it will be due by Thursday by 1 pm. The Quiz will will be Thursday night]
Today, please try out the pre-test quiz that is to get you acquainted with the website. Check your email for you log in information.

Homework 11/09/09

Period 4 & 5

Complete the Beowulf Flip book that must include:
1. The 4 sections. Each of which should have a picture and adjectives from the text. (You can use short quotes or own sentences.)
a. Setting- if there is more than one setting, include them all.
b. Characters- describe characters using adj. from text and picture.
c. Actions- illustrate the main events in the episode and add captions.
d. Analysis- Write a brief (3-6 sentences) explaining the significance of the episode. What purpose does it serve? Why is it important? What is meaningful about the characters, setting, or actions? Why does it matter to the rest of the story or characters? What can be gained from the episode?

Add color for interest.

Period 4 only
Post Vocab Sentences

Homework 11/3/09

Both Periods- STUDY FOR BIG VOCAB QUIZ

Period 4
Go through the Beowulf Packet and highlight Stock Epithets and Kennings. Do it in 2 different colors.

Period 5
Complete your outside reading entry and write a 1/2 page about what was discussed in class and give me your opinion of the ideas that were stated. What did you think about the evidence I presented in defense of the argument? Did I convince you of my stand? Explain why.

Homework 11/2/09

Period 4
Reread the Battle with Grendel's mother. Pay special attention to lines 525-555 and write a paragraph summarizing the details of those lines.

Period 5
Write a paragraph describing Beowulf in detail that brags of his accomplishments. Imgaine that you are writing a cover letter paragraph for his resume and you are tyring to help him get a job.

Homework 10/27/09

Period 4

Write a 1/2 page describing an episode/conflict that the hero you intend on creating would encounter.



Period 5

Read Beowulf's Last Battle (P. 52-55 in packet) answer margin 6 questions (that were given to you in class)

Get a notebook for Outside Reading

Homework 10/26/09

Both periods- Get an Outside Reading Notebook and transfer the information & first entry into it.

Period 4
Read pg. 52-59 in big fat packet. Find and define words that you don't know on the packet or on separate sheet of paper.
Be ready for a reading quiz on this section.

Informal hwk- start thinking of your hero and what type of conflict he/she could get involved in. Do you see an incipient assignment?

Homework 10/23/09

Period 4

• Write a 3/4 page response to the following prompt.
• If you were a superhero, What type of hero would you be? Who would you fight? Would you have superpowers and if so, what would they be? What would be your cause in life (who would you help)? What would be your top 3 qualities (characteristics)?
• Read Grendel's Mother and the Battle with Grendel's Mother and answer the 5 questions at the end of the section.

Period 5

• Read Grendel's Mother and the Battle with Grendel's Mother and answer the 5 questions at the end of the section.

• Write a 1/2 page response where you describe IN DETAIL what an epic hero would look like if you were to create on.

Would it be a lot like Beowulf or would he/she be very different?
What would be its characteristics?
Where would they be from?
Who would they protect? Or what would be their line of business?
What time period would they live in?
Any other details you would want to include.

Homework 10/22/09

Period 4 & 5
post vocab sentences
Read pg. 40-44 (in big fat packet of Beowulf)
answer margin question from lines 355-358 and question 1-4 on pg. 44.

Homework 10/21/09

Period 4 & 5
I will not be in class tomorrow.
You will have the Vocab Quiz.
After the quiz take out your two most recent packets. You will be checking your answers for the margin questions off of my packet key. Either one of you or Ms. Ramirez will be the one to project it under the digi-cam and make sure that everyone gets a chance to check their answers.

Homework for Tomorrow will be:
Period 4 & 5
Read pg. 40-44 (in big fat packet of Beowulf) and answer margin question from lines 355-358 and question 1-4 on pg. 44.

Homework 10/20/09

Period 4
Make a character list and how they relate to each other.
Complete the margin questions/activities in the Beowulf packet
Have at least 2 words for each Notes section and define them.
Study for Vocab Quiz

Period 5
Make a character list and how they relate to each other.
Beowulf/Grendel mini-posters should have
5 adjectives to describe each character
a visual representation (symbol or sketch) of the character and its qualities.
Blue= Beowulf
Yellow= Grendel
Study for Vocab Quiz

Homework 10/19/09

Period 4
Read Genesis packet and tell me what the relevance of this passage is to Beowulf. Write a paragraph explaining your reasoning in depth.

Write a list of 6 adjectives (for each) to describe both Grendel and Beowulf.

Period 5
Read 3 and 4 of Genesis packet (may have mini quiz)
Answer the margin questions in the New Beowulf packet through page 19.

homework

Read the packet to pg 39 and answer margin questions.
Write a 3/4pg response with your impression of the story so far. Name at least 2 things you liked or didn't like.

homework

Homework 10/14/09

Period 4 & 5
Post Vocab sentences
Read and highlight the Beowulf Intro packet.

Homework 10/9/09

Period 4 & 5
Complete your essays.
Make sure you look at your checklist and rubric to see if you have all of the elements you need.
Pay special attention to the grade break down.
Remember that if it is sent to me past 4:00pm on Sunday, it will be docked 5 pts for being late. These are points that some of you cannot afford to lose.
Make sure that you have another set of eyes read you stuff. Choose someone that will tell you the truth and not just what you want to hear. For example:
If your area of work was transitions, ask them if they think it flows or if it

Words of advice:

Before, they read your paper, let your editor know of the things that you were trying to improve.

is smooth.
If your problem was the balance of (CM) and (CD), ask them if it sounds like there's too much opinion and not enough fact.
If your problem was that your paper didn't relate to the thesis, ask them if it seems like every paragraph proves your thesis.
etc.

Period 4
Post Vocab Sentences

WORK ON YOUR RESEARCH PAPER
Bring in your thumb drive with a copy of it tomorrow.

Period 5
WORK ON YOUR RESEARCH PAPER
Bring in your thumb drive with a copy of it tomorrow.


Note: Please do not be disappointed if you receive another low grade for not investing enough time into your essay.

• If you still don't know what you need to do, at least CAREFULLY read the APA Bible.
  

Homework 10/7/09

Period 4

Study for Vocab Quiz

Period 4 & 5

Edit your essays and bring in a revised copy of your essay. I will compare it with the old copy.

Please see the link before to fix the formatting of your essay. The link takes you to a sample essay.

http://owl.english.purdue.edu/media/pdf/20090212013008_560.pdf

Period 5

Post Vocab sentences

If you are still wondering what needs to be done, because the red marks or comments weren't clear enough, here are some things you can do.

Arango, Jacob More research

Brazier, Rahsad Review your logic and make MORE clear

Curiel, Myra More research

Flores, Hope A little more research, work on clarity

Frame, Michael More research, work on style and tone

Gomez, Belen Add more commentary to make thesis clear

Kajioka, Jessica More research, more cohesion

Lomas, Raymond Begin sorting and organizing sentences

Marshall, Shaeed More research, redo outline, refine thesis

Martin, Thinishia More research, refine thesis, redo outline, work on clarity

Mendez, Yohita Work on style and tone, balance (CM) and (CD)

Quintana, Michelle Work on CM to match thesis, work on clarity

Rowell, Anna Add a little more commentary to relate to thesis

Snyder, Angie Work on relating to thesis and style and tone

Stevens, Stacey More research, ensure that you cite things correctly

Bosley, Kevin Work on flow, accurate citation

Diaz, Alex Complete the Essay, do research

Gonzalez, Amber Work on CM to match thesis

Martinez, Arieanna Do more research, Work on CM and CD to match thesis

Murphy, Chelsea refine thesis, work on clarity, make it more factual

Penn, Vivianna

Quintero, Kristian complete essay, do research

Ruiz, Adrianna Work on CM to match thesis, make it more factual

Watson, Aneishia complete essay, do research

Wells, Marvin Do more research, fix citations, work on clarity and cohesion

Homework

Period 4 & 5

Fix any things that you KNOW FOR A FACT need to be changed in your Research paper.
Bring in a fixed copy for credit. I will give 20 pts credit and 10 Extra credit if you have documentation for this.

You know what those are:
Citations
Bibliography
Weak conclusions
Weak, confusing paragraphs
etc.

You will be getting them back tomorrow as I needed to make copies of the originals and had not done so.
You will also recieve the new rubric and please start thinking about a time that you would like to meet to work on them.

Period 4 & 5

Read "The Wanderer" and answer the 4 questions at the end of it.

Homework 9/30/09

Period 4

Study for Vocab Quiz

Answer the following questions

1. How did the Anglo-Saxons compare to other cultures when it came to the roles of men and women?

2. Why weren't the Anglo-Saxons ruled by Art? What could you say about the definition of art and the reason why Anglo-Saxons weren't big on art?

3. Why are the Anglo-Saxons on the fence or right on the border of things? Name 2 examples.

4. How do you think that their being seafarers influenced their values and their production of art?

5. What similarities and differences do you see in the Anglo-Saxons and our modern day working class in regards to art and art being a luxury? (5 pts. Extra Credit if you answer this thoroughly)

Period 5

Post Vocab Sentences

Complete Anglo-Saxon Poster Project

Homework 9/29/09

Period 4

Finish Anglo-Saxon poster

Period 5

Study for vocab quiz

Homework 9/24/09

Period 4 & 5

Complete the Anglo-Saxon Check up worksheet

Use the Anglo-Saxon packet or the Holt literature textbook

Homework 9/23/09

Period 4 & 5

1. Post Vocab Sentences

2. Create hand gestures with a partner

Scholarship Opportunity (scroll down and read the scholarship information. According to an email from Homa, the deadline is 10/13)

Homework 9/22/09

Period 4
Study for vocabulary quiz
Look at sample personal statements. Find one you will use for inspiration & 5

Sample Personal Statements

Period 4 & 5
Work on Your personal Statements. ESPECIALLY IF YOU HAVEN'T TURNED ANY IN!!!!

THEY WILL BE DUE FINAL DRAFT ON WEDNESDAY

Homework 9/17/09

Period 4 & 5
Post Vocab sentences
Type your second personal statement (double spaced)

Homework 9/16/09

Period 4 & 5
1. On a separate sheet of paper or by printing the generic attacking the prompt sheet, do the first 3 steps of the Attacking the Prompt sheet using one of the college class prompts.
2. Study for Vocab Quiz
3. Have a typed rough draft of either: a.) One entire personal prompt b.) half of each personal prompt.

Remember that neither one should be less than 250 words and the combination of both responses should not exceed 1,000 words.

Homework 9/15/09

Period 4
Complete the "Attacking the Prompt" packet for both prompt 1 and prompt 2.
Be ready to explain the logic of your outline.

Period 5
Complete the "Attacking the Prompt" packet for both prompt 1 and prompt 2.
Be ready to explain the logic of your outline.

Homework 9/14/09

Period 4
Read " " answer the questions at the end and paraphrase the whole poem in different sections. You must determine the sections that the poem has and then split it up by paraphrasing. Do this on a separate sheet of paper.

Period 5
Paraphrase the whole poem in different sections. You must determine the sections that the poem has and then split it. Do this on a separate sheet of paper.

Homework 9/11/09

Period 4
Read the packet and take notes.

Period 5
Read the packet and answer questions 1-4 at the end of the selection.

Homework 9/10/09

Period 4 & 5

1. With a partner create a rubric for your revised essay.
Use the sample rubrics to create an ideal/fair rubric that can be used for the new version of your essay.
2. Type it in bulleted list form with the main categories in bold text.
The bulleted list will be the specific criterion.

Homework 9/9/09

Period 4 & 5
Create Google account or sign in
to post vocab sentences

Homework 9/8/09

Period 4
Study for Vocab Quiz
2. Read and take notes on Anglo-Saxon packet
3. Read p. 6-17 in Holt textbook
4. Answer questions on quiz handout
5. Write a 1/2 page response telling me which method you like most. Which do you think is most efficient and which do you suppose is more complicated? Think about the level you are at, the level you should be and the level of each of the readings, then decide which version of the material you would prefer.

Period 5
1. Study for Vocab Quiz
2. Read and take notes on Anglo-Saxon packet (there may be a quiz)

HOMEWORK 9/3/09

Period 4 & 5
1. Complete your ENTIRE essay with all necessary components.
- Cover page (all in the same font)
- In text citations (done appropriately)
- Reference page (titled "References" and in proper formatting)

2. ONCE YOUR ESSAY IS COMPLETE, have someone else complete an editing sheet. If you still have major problems, fix them before you turn them into me.

3. Check the blog later at night if you want to see a rubric on how your essay will be graded.

Homework 9/2/09

Period 4 & 5
1. Complete your whole essay for it to include:
- all body paragraphs
- a conclusion
- in text citations accurately done (no web links in the middle of your paragraphs)
- cover page
- bibliography
2. Post Vocab sheets
3. Complete the editing sheet

Homework 9/1/09

Period 4 & 5
If you have not gotten feedback from me in the past 5 days, email me a copy of your latest essay.
Study for vocabulary quiz.

Homework 8/30/09

Period 4
1. at least 3 pages of essay in sequence. Start with the intro.
2. the sources worksheet where you gather all the info you have for your source
3. The beginning of a works cited/bibliography page. typed.

Period 5
1. at least 3 pages of essay in sequence. Start with the intro.
2. the sources worksheet where you gather all the info you have for your source
3. Extra credit- The beginning of a works cited/bibliography page. typed.

Homework 8/26/09

I know that all of you are in different stages of your paper. Do what you can. Work consistently. Just WORK ON YOUR ESSAY!!!
Don't know what to work on?
- update your outline
- check to see if it still makes sense
- perfect your introduction paragraph
- Keep writing body paragraphs
- read your bible and try to learn how to cite things
- proofread what you have

Homework 8/25/09

Period 4

Post Vocab sentences

Make sure that your Introduction and 1st body paragraph are close to flawless.

Continue to do research.
Bring into class: Intro + 1st body paragraph typed

Period 5
1. Post vocab sentences
2. Fix any parts of your paper that you can.
3. Bring into class: Intro + 2 body paragraphs.
Continue to do research.

Tomorrow's Appointments
Period 5
Amber 2:45

Adrianna 5:00
Chelsea 5:45
Kevin 6:30

Thursday's Appointments
Raymond 6:00
Anna 6:30
Rashad 7:00
remaining students in order of priority
Myra
Michelle
Hope
Angie
Yohita
Kajioka
Belen
Calvin
Ty
Jacob
Mike
Stacey

Homework

Period 4
Write a second body paragraph. Typed. Rough draft.

Period 5
Write a third body paragraph. Typed. Rough draft

HOMEWORK

Period 4 & 5
1.CONTINUE TO RESEARCH AND TAKE NOTES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
2. Bring your library list with call numbers.
3.Organize your research materials in the order discussed in class and put them in A BINDER WITH DIVIDERS.
(THIS IS ALL THAT YOU WILL HAVE TO BRING WITH YOU TO THE LIBRARY, but MAKE SURE YOU HAVE NOTEBOOK PAPER TO TAKE NOTES ON.)

Do not forget to bring a photo ID.

Homework 8/20/09

Period 4
1. Email outline, If you haven't already done so.
2. Revise your body paragraph and Introduction.
3. Go to Escondido public library website and look up books in the catalog. Write or print a list with at least 3 sources you could
4. Organize your research. You will get points for it, tomorrow.

Period 5
1. Get started on your second body paragraph. Bring it in typed and double spaced. TITLE IT SECOND BODY PARAGRAPH.
2. Go to Escondido public library website and look up books in the catalog. Write or print a list with at least 3 sources you could

Update

Sorry that I forgot to post this sooner, but I have now added a link to the Writing PowerPoint in the Important Information section (LOOK TO THE RIGHT)

I also added a new poll. Please vote.

THE HOMEWORK IS BELOW!!

Homework 8/19/09

Period 4

1. Read through the bible and complete the bibliography worksheet.
2. Revise your introduction paragraph.
3. Do more research and organize sources and notes in a folder or in a section in your binder. I will check this and you will get credit for it.
4. Email me a copy of your most recent I-V outline ASAP

Period 5

1. Read through the bible and complete the bibliography worksheet.
2. Do more research and organize sources and notes in a folder or in a section in your binder. I will check this and you will get credit for it.
3. Start thinking of who your writing buddy will be.
4. Email me a copy of your most recent I-V outline ASAP

Homework

Period 4

1. Type a rough draft of one of your introduction paragraphs. Leave spaces for your citations.
For example:
"The climatic change impact is presented for all 50 states" ( ).
2. Bring in 3 resources. [As many different types as you can bring]

Period 5
1. Post Vocabulary Sentences
2. Revise your Introduction Paragraph
3. Type a rough draft of one of your introduction paragraphs. Leave spaces for your citations.
For example:

"The climatic change impact is presented for all 50 states" ( ).

4. Bring in 3 resources. [As many different types as you can bring]

Answer the poll to the Right

Then, look below to see your homework.

Homework 8/17/09

Period 4

1. 2 pages worth of Cornell notes based on the topics in your outline.
2. Fix your introduction paragraph and bring in a revised copy [DOUBLE-SPACED. TIMES NEW ROMAN FONT] Remember that a paragraph consists of 4-6 sentences.
3. Post vocab sentences

Period 5
1. 2 pages worth of Cornell notes based on the topics in your outline.
2. Fix your introduction paragraph and bring in a revised copy [DOUBLE-SPACED. TIMES NEW ROMAN FONT] Remember that a paragraph consists of 4-6 sentences.

3. Study for Vocab Quiz

Homework for tomorrow

Period 4 & 5
1. typed Ms. Ramirez (I-V. No typed sentences) outline WITH the name of at least 3 sources in their corresponding paragraph. (put it under the roman numeral that you are going to use it in)

2. Typed rough draft of Introduction paragraph. Double-spaced.
The writing PowerPoint I showed in class has a link below in case you want to see the example of hook, background and thesis. :)
Writing PowerPoint

Period 4 ONLY
3. Study for vocab Quiz (if you did not get the vocab, FIND SOMEONE) It will not be a suitable excuse tomorrow to not take the quiz.

PERIOD 5 WILL HAVE THE QUIZ TUESDAY

Homework 8/13/09

Period 4 & 5

- Create an I - V outline using your bubble cluster

ex:
I. Intro
II. 1st category
a. things to include for category
b. things to include for category
III. 2nd category

AND SO ON...

homework 8/12/09

Period 4

• Write down at least 3 research questions and answer them through your research.
• Bring in all of your sources and an updated version (if you have altered it) of your Graphic Organizer

Period 5

• Bring in all of your sources
• Take 2 pages worth of notes on your topic.

Homework 8/11/09

Period 4

1. Research
2. Bring in 2 sources (book, print out of website, magazine article, etc)
3. Copy of Completed graphic organizer (AS CLOSE TO A THESIS AS POSSIBLE)

Period 5

1. Post Vocabulary Sentences
2. Research
3. Bring in 2 sources (book, print out of website, magazine article, etc)
4. Copy of Completed graphic organizer (AS CLOSE TO A THESIS AS POSSIBLE)

Homework 8/10/09

Period 4 & 5

1. Post Vocab sentences (5th period, disregard)

2. Read and Highlight the Thesis packet

3. Begin to fill out the TOPIC graphic organizer
main bubble = topic (i.e. twins)
the 4 bubbles = possible thesis (i.e. twins are the best, twins should be separated, twins are smarter than non-twins, twins are better at sports)
the 3 bubbles= support for the thesis ( i.e. "Time magazine article by Joseph Conrad indicates that twins should be separated...")

*If you have trouble with Graphic Organizer, ask Yohita, Jessica K., Belen, Arieanna or Jacob :)

Homework 8/7/09

Period 4 & 5
1. Read the syllabus. You will have a quiz on the syllabus on Monday.

hOMEWORK !!!!!!

Both Periods
STUDY FOR FINAL EXAM

PAY CLOSE ATTENTION TO:

2 TYPES OF SONNETS AND THE DIFFERENT TYPES OF LINES THAT MAKE IT UP. THE PARTS.
KNOW THE TERM LITERARY TERM "FOIL"
KNOW SHAKESPEARE'S PLAYS AND THE 3 DIFFERENT CATEGORIES
INCLUDE MORE THAN TWO ELEMENTS OF ROMANTICISM.

Homework 6/9/09

Period 4
Type a reflection that:
1. gives me your opinion on William Blake's poems: The Tyger, The Lamb and both Chimney Sweepers from Songs of Innocence and Experience.
2. Explains some of the important literary elements that Blake uses
3. Explains why this poetry is important while also pointing at the themes of the poems.
It should be at least 3/4 pages long, double spaced.

JEREMY & HECTOR STILL NEED TO FINISH VOCAB QUIZ.

BOTH PERIODS: IF YOU NEED TO FINISH 12TH NIGHT TEST EMAIL ME TO SCHEDULE A TIME OR I WILL GRADE THE TEST AS IT IS AND GIVE YOU THE GRADE YOU HAVE EARNED SO FAR.

Period 5
Read your assigned handout and highlight and take notes to be ready to present the information to the class.
ROSIEE HAS THE HANDOUT THAT YOU NEED, PLEASE SEE HER FOR IT.

FYI- I ONLY RECEIVED 3 WRITING ASSIGNMENT FOR ODE ON A GRECIAN URN, THE SHELLEY ODE, AND ODE TO THE WEST WIND. (VERY PATHETIC)

Vocab quiz 8-18 that still need to get done.
ALEXIS B
STEPHANIE
SIMONE
FULLER
ASHLEY
DIANA
KAREN

Period 4
Read pp. 536-539 and answer questions # 1,5,6,7,9,10,11 on pg.
Answer questions 3,5,7,8,10

Period 5
Read pp. 651-654
and 625 and skim/peruse "Ode to the West Wind" on pg. 621
Do a writing assignment for all of the works. Since there are 3 works this should be very close to a page long double spaced.

Period #4

Read And Highlight Wordsworth packet
Jose will have copies and will pass them out
during Study Hour. Complete chapter 5 quizzes

Period #5

Complete poem quizzes and
explain answers

Homework 6/2/09

Period 4
Read Introduction to chapter 5 and take notes pp. 522- 533

Period 5
Read Introduction to chapter 5 and take notes pp. 522- 533 (the whole thing, sorry)
Read
"The Tyger" and "The Lamb" pp. 534-540
Blakes poems: Innocence to experience p. 535
Do Writing Assignment

Homework 6/1/09

Period 4
Read two of the following essays and write a response that tells me How important you think the use of satire is. Tell me what its relevance is in today's society. Do you think it is a powerful tool to rectify society's bad behavior? How powerful do you think satire is? Explain your answers using at least one of the essays to prove your points. PLEASE TYPE IT AND MAKE SURE THAT IT IS AT LEAST 3/4 OF A PAGE LONG (DOUBLE SPACED)

Women the Rulers of All
Appearances and Lifestyles
Free Time
Enabling Foster Youth

Period 5
Read pp. 484 “A vindication of the rights of women” and do writing assignment.

Homework 5/28/09

Period 4
Read Don Quixote on 474 and answer questions 1-3.

Period 5
Finish your satiric essay and email it to me by 12pm.
Read Don Quixote on 474 and do your writing assignment for it.

Period 4
Reread A Modest Proposal and find 2 examples of Logical, emotional, and ethical appeals. Please refer to pg. 248 to find out what the appeals are. Format your paper in the following manner.

Examples of appeals (quotes)

Logical

Ethical

Emotional

Period 5
Type an outline for your satiric essay and write the first 2 paragraphs. The whole essay will be due Friday by 12pm through email.

Homework 5/26/09

Period 4
Read A Modest Proposal and if you haven't already read Top of the Food Chain on pg. 438

Period 5
Read A Modest Proposal and if you haven't already read Top of the Food Chain on pg. 438 and do a writing assignment for both readings.

Homework 5/21/09

Period 4 & 5
Read pgs. 416-417 and 418-419 the A Closer Look articles about the Haves and Have Notes
Read pg 438 "Top of the Food Chain"
Complete the Green Packet

ppt

My sincere apologies for the delay.

Periods 4 & 5

Here it is:
1. View the Restoration PPT (read Carefully)
2. Fill out the Worksheet

Then, write a 1/2 a page telling me what you thought of the Twelfth Night test. Did you think it was hard? Did you think it was fair? Do you think that it reviewed the story thoroughly? Do you think that you will remember the story for years to come?

Study for Twelfth Night TEST

You must know the general Plot, the characters and specific characteristics that you have seen. You will also need to know the importance of certain passages. You will have a writing portion and possibly a multiple choice question, so be sure to know the characters well and their detailed interactions.
Reread parts that you were unsure of with a study group or partner.

I AM CURRENTLY WORKING ON A PPT THAT WILL BE POSTED SOON TO GIVE YOU AN IDEA OF IMPORTANT ASPECTS OF THE PLAY.

Check the blog after 8:15. I need to go vote!!!! I'll post the powerpoint when I get.

Homework for Monday May 18th

Period 4
You must finish your ACT/scene posters
Study for Vocab Quiz on Tuesday

Period 5
Study for vocab Quiz on Tuesday

Homework 5/11/09

Period 4
Study for Vocab Quiz

Period 5
Read Act IV and be ready for a quiz

Period 4
Read Act III, sc 3-4
Answer questions on handout that correspond to the reading.
Remember to write what you thought the most important thing was in the scene.

Period 5
Read Act III, sc 3-4
Answer questions on handout that correspond to the reading.
Remember to write what you thought the most important thing was in the scene.
Study for vocab quiz

Homework 5/5/09

Period 4
Post Vocab sentences
Finish ACT II sc 3-5 packet

Period 5
Choose a passage from the play that you think is really important and/or that you like and/or that you think shows some of the subtle stuff and humors. Explain why you chose it and what you like about it on a piece of paper. Make sure that you cite the passage.

Homework 5/4/09

Period 4
Study for Vocab Quiz

Period 5
Post vocab paragraphs
Complete the Act II sc. 3-5 packet.

Homework 4/29/09

Period 4

• Read All of ACT II- that's scenes 1-5 (I-V)
• Be ready for a reading quiz
• I will give extra credit to people that have margin notes or stage directions written on their packets.

Period 5
1. Read ACT II sc. I-IV
2. Take margin notes and paraphrase important sections on your packet.
3. Post vocab sentences if you have not already
I will be giving an oral quiz in class. You will all be called on and you will have to answer the question I ask. Be sure you to have a pretty solid understanding of the events and lines. I may ask some of you to paraphrase passages.

Homework 4/23/09

Period 4
Post Vocab Sentences
Read ACT II sc 3

Period 5
Finish Character Analysis Skits

Homework 4/22/09

Period 4
Study for Vocab Quiz

Period 5
Work on your Character Skit with partner or group members

Homework 4/21/09

Period 4
Do questions 2,4,7, and 8. Answer question #1 in the 3rd section and choose either #1 or 2 in the writing section and type up your response. It should be as long as it takes to get your point across, but obviously show that you put effort into it.

Period 5
Tell me who your favorite character is from 12th night and tell me why. Use lines as evidence to support why they are your favorite. It must be typed.

Study for vocab quiz

Homework 4/17/09

Period 4
Read ACT II sc.1-2
Be ready for a reading quiz
Finish the ACT I sc 5 worksheet if you didn't finish in class.

Period 5
Read ACT II sc. 1-2
Be ready for a reading quiz
Finish the ACT I sc 5 worksheet if you didn't finish in class.

Homework 4/16/09

Period 4
Post Vocab Sentences

Period 5
Answer Study Guide questions

Homework 4/15/09

Period 4
Read Act I sc. 5 of Twelfth Night and write stage directions for any implied actions. You must read closely and imagine what the characters are doing.
Remember that you will be asked to act it out in class, so be ready to perform enthusiastically and display your stage directions.

Period 5
Post Vocab paragraph
Read ActI sc. 5 and be ready for a reading quiz.

Homework 3/13/09

I have made updates to this blog in the past few hours. Please spread the word to anyone that you may know that checked it prior to 6pm. I forgot to add the quickwrite assignment on the initial posting.

Period 4
Be ready to turn in your questions if you did not do so today.

Quickwrite about your spring vacation that must be emailed to me. Email me what you did for your break, how it went, what you would have done differently? On a scale of 1-10 what would you rate it. 10 being Awesome possum and 1 being totally crappy.

Period 5
Be ready to turn in your writing assignment if you did not do so today.

Quickwrite about your spring vacation that must be emailed to me.
Email me what you did for your break, how it went, what you would have done differently? On a scale of 1-10 what would you rate it. 10 being Awesome possum and 1 being totally crappy.

fyi- MAP TESTING WILL TAKE PLACE TOMORROW. PREPARE YOURSELF PSYCHOLOGICALLY; OR CHECK OUT THESE TIPS.

Homework 4/2/09

Period 4

Read Act 1 Scene 2


Period 5

Answer ALL questions on handout

Homework 3/30/09

Period 4 & 5
Post Vocab sentences or paragraphs (period 5)
Do research and fill out the Shakespeare literary terms an give an example. I advise that you do an Internet search for the terms and remember that they are literary terms, so that "foil" does not refer to aluminum foil but to characters.
The Comedies, etc. relate to Shakespeare.

homework 3/29/09

Period 4 & 5
Read packet and take margin notes
Study for Vocab quiz

Homework 3/26/09

Period 4 & 5

1. Read packet
2. Write 4 interesting facts.
3. Write a summary
4. Make a character list with adjectives for important characters.
5. Read single handout and take notes (not just highlighting)

ANNOUNCEMENTS

TOMORROW IS THE DEADLINE FOR SENIOR QUOTES. YOU MUST EMAIL THEM TO ME BEFORE SCHOOL IS OVER.

SENIOR PIC ORDER FORMS AND MONEY ARE DUE BY APRIL 2ND

Homework 3/25/09

Period 4
Write 6 sentences with handout

Period 5
Write archaic paragraph using 6 words from handout

Homework 3/24/09

Period 4 & 5

Read the packet and take notes (for your own purposes)
BE READY for an extensive (worth quite a few points) READING QUIZ

Homework 3/ 23/09

Period 4 & 5
Post Vocab sentences or paragraphs (5th period)
Complete the Sonnet Study guide (for content and analyzing, not the terms)
Study/be ready for Sonnet Quiz Tomorrow

Period 4 & 5
Study for vocab quiz!!!!

Homework 3/18/09

Period 4
Finish the group work that we started in class.

Period 5
Be ready to act right and have a productive class discussion tomorrow.

Homework 3/13/09

Period 4
1. Read information on the front of Edmund Spenser Sonnet packet (30, 75)
2. Fill out the rhyme scheme on the right side of the poem. For example, write a, b, a, b... or whatever you think the rhyme scheme is. Remember that they are Spenserian/English modified sonnets.
3. Fill out the Edmund Spenser Table Worksheet
4. Study for Sonnet Terminology Quiz (Study guide info)
5. Post Vocab Sentences

Period 5
1. Post Vocab paragraph
2. Study for Sonnet Terminology Quiz

Homework 3/12/09

Period 4
Read Petrarchan Sonnet Packet
Answer Questions 1 &2 for each of the sonnets.
Complete the Sonnet Term worksheet/study guide
Study for Vocab Quiz

Period 5
Read Petrarchan Sonnet Packet
Answer Questions 1 &2 for each of the sonnets.
Fill out the rhyme scheme for each the sonnets
Study for vocab quiz

Homework 3/11/09

Period 4
Read sonnets 73 and 116 on pg282-283
answer Questions 1-5 for each of the sonnets

Period 5
Fill out the Sonnet Term Study guide.

Homework 3/10/09

Period 4
Read sonnets on pg. 280-281
Answer Questions 1-5 for each.

Period 5
Read the Edmund Spenser sonnet packet
1. Write down the rhyme scheme (abab, cdcd, etc) for both of the sonnets at the end of their lines.
2. Fill out the Edmund Spenser Table worksheet with Quatrain summaries
3. Answer Questions 2 &3 for both sonnets.

Homework 3/9/09

Period 4
Write at least a 1/2 page response (in paragraph form) that summarizes and gives me your opinion on the presenters and the issues that they discussed.
Incorporate the following questions into your paragraph.
Where in your life to you see social injustice? What do you know of or have experienced that has made you feel as though there is unjust things going on? How do you feel about putting your neck out on the line for others or for a cause?
If you were to become involved in supporting some type of revolutionary movement or cause what type of issue would you be inclined to be involved with? (this doesn't have to be a well known cause, but perhaps an injustice that you are aware of)
I WOULD PREFER THESE BE TYPED :)

Period 5
Finish the Sonnet Answer Key
Do period 4's homework for extra credit

Homework 3/6/09

Period 4
Post vocab sentences on blog

Period 5
1. Post vocab sentences on blog. (decently composed paragraph for extra credit)
2. Read Sonnets 30 and 71 on pg. 280 and 281 and answer Qs 1-5 for each
IF YOU ALREADY DID THESE, THEN YOU MUST :
Read sonnets 73 and 116 on pg. 282 and 283 and answer Qs 1-5 for each

Homework 3/ 5/09

Period 4
Study for Root quiz.

Period 5
Study for Root quiz
Read pg 282 Sonnet 73 and answer Qs 1-5
Read pg. 283 Sonnet 116 and answer Qs 1-5

Period 4
Read pg. 278-279 and answer questions 1-4 on pg 279.

Period 5
Read pg. 278-279 and answer questions 1-4 on pg 279.
For extra credit explain the concept of iambic pentameter to an adult on campus and have them write a note that paraphrases what you said, ask them to sign it and write their position/role under their signature.

Homework 3/3/09

Period 4 & 5
Read pgs. 272-274 and take notes.
May give an extra credit reading quiz

Homework 3/2/09

Period 4
Write 1/2 page to 1 page on the following prompt.
Describe your definition of love. Is there just one type of love? How many types are there? Is your definition of love the same for all of the different types? Where do you find love? Who gives love?
Do you love love? Are you capable of loving? What type of love do you give or have you experienced?
Please provide examples for all that applies.

Homework 2/27/09

Period 4 & 5
Complete the Root Quiz study guide.
If you were absent, you have no excuse to not do it. Look for past vocab sheets and write down the roots.
Quite a few of you still need to make up quizzes. Check the list to the side. Contact me to schedule a time and MAKE SURE YOU FOLLOW THROUGH.


Period 4
Note: If you were absent on Friday, you need to turn in stamped work.
1. Royalty Facts worksheet
2. Royalty Jigsaw worksheet (has table)
3. Renaissance Cluster (about the whole renaissance)
4. Monarch cluster (about your own monarch)

Homework 2/26/09

Period 4
Study for Vocab Quiz
Be ready for Senior picture.

Period 5
Study for Vocab Quiz
Be ready for Senior picture.

There have been slight adjustments to the schedule. Please know that you will be called out and do not have to take it upon yourself to get up and leave at your scheduled time.CLICK BELOW TO SEE THE FINAL SCHEDULE.

SENIOR PHOTO SCHEDULE

Homework 2/25/09

Period 4
On a blank sheet of paper draw a cluster bubble that describes the Monarch on which you are an "expert".
Include as many details as you can about this person (adjectives or phrases)
You should have a MINIMUM OF 6 BUBBLES.
If you have forgotten who your monarch was, the list is below.

Henry VIII Edward VI/Jane Mary I Elizabeth I
Jose Jazmin Beatriz Julian
Kristian Delilah Tony Tiffany
Clifton Hector Jenny Samantha
Jeremy Michelle Alex Grace

Period 5
Read the schism and reformation handout
Take notes and look up the word Schism and write it in on handout.

Homework 2/24/09

Period 5
Write 1/2 page to 1 page on the following prompt.
Describe your definition of love. Is there just one type of love? How many types are there? Is your definition of love the same for all of the different types? Where do you find love? Who gives love?
Do you love love? Are you capable of loving? What type of love do you give or have you experienced?
Please provide examples for all that applies.

Homework 2/23/09

Period 4
Read the following and respond (say how you feel about this posting. Do you agree or disagree?) to the questions.
Today, it was utterly incredible to see that 17 and 18 year old seniors, that claim to have a grasp on life and feel confident that they will succeed in "The Real World" once they graduate, are unable to understand the meaning of two simple words: Responsibility and Respect.
Responsibility is defined as the ability to respond or answer to the obligation of one's own conduct. This means that you would follow through with what is given to you to do. This means that if you have a task at hand, you will do what is necessary to get it accomplished. This sense of obligation is one of the essential factors in being successful in life. Therefore, it saddens me to see that the majority of my class today was unable to follow through with their part and were completely unashamed at their lack of responsibility. You may feel as though you are nearly done with the school year and that the tasks that are given to your are of little importance, but remember that you need this class to graduate and please remember that you live in community that enforces consequences; that you have to work the system; that nothing is given to you for free and that the cost for some of the privileges that you get are directly affected by your lack of responsibility in my class.
In addition, please realize that your giving half effort is also not going to get you success, it will give you the bare minimum. You may not be living on the streets, but if you continue with mediocre ideas, you will not be able to go above and beyond. You may finish high school, but will you live in a NICE house or will you live in a worn out house? That is the difference between getting by and being successful and the habits start here. So for those of you that felt that you could still get full credit points, for work that was put together at the last minute and for those of you that felt that getting your work done was a joke, I'm telling you (mostly because I care and because it's despicable to see) that that attitude is not going to get you far.
Respect is defined as: to regard as worthy of special consideration. This means that if someone has been nice to you and has not offended you in any way, that you would be inclined to regard that person as someone that you should treat nicely and fairly. By no means, do I expect to get special treatment or to be your favorite teacher, but I do ask that you give what EVERY teacher expects and that's Respect. It also bothered me that many of the students in class today felt as though I was playing, and I may be able to understand that it is because I am far too understanding, but if you want me to be mean and close minded and insensitive, please just let me know upfront and don't waste our time by being disrespectful. Your being rude, disrespectful and childish in class, takes away from the learning and chips away at my desire to teach you something. If you do not hold me worthy of the respect that I ask for, why should I go on teaching you or being your senior advisor or caring whether you pass my class or not, or caring whether you graduate or not? What motivation do I have to try to help students that do not think I am worthy of being RESPECTED?

Questions: How do you define Respect? How do you define Responsibility

Period 5
Finish the Renaissance Study Guide

Homework 2/20/09

Period 4

1. Post Sentences on the Blog
2. Fill out cluster bubble sheet with information that defines the Renaissance for you. Put stuff that will help you remember what the renaissance was all about.
3. Complete the Royalty Skits with your group members. I will be grading these based on how memorable and Important the information which you present is.

The groups are as follows:

Elizabeth- Delilah, Grace, Jeremy
Jane-Jose, Jazmin, Hector
Henry-Kristian, Juju, Clifton,
Mary- Beatriz, Jenny, TJ
Edward- Tiffany, Samantha, Michelle

Period 5
Post Vocab Paragraphs

Homework 2/19/08

Period 4

1. Study for Vocab Quiz
2. Finish Royal Jigsaw sheet

Period 5

1. Study for Vocab Quiz
2. Complete Royal Facts sheet
3. Complete Royal Jigsaw sheet through collaboration with other students
4. Complete Renaissance cluster sheet

Tomorrow's Work and Expectations

Period 4
You do not have work to turn in, but tomorrow will go as follows:
1. Do Sentence Corrections (15 min)
2. Work in groups on a Royalty "Socratic seminar" assignment.
Basically, you will be reading different packets and you will be responsible for becoming "an expert" for that packet and then reporting to your group what the main points are.
You will have questions to answer.
REMEMBER THAT JUST BECAUSE YOU ARE WORKING TOGETHER, IT DOESN'T MEAN THAT YOU COPY EACH OTHER'S WORK WORD FOR WORD. USE YOUR OWN WORDS.


Period 5
You do not have any work to turn in, but you should be completely prepared to perform your skit on Thursday.
You should know that this is what I'm leaving for you to work on tomorrow:
1. Sentence Corrections
2. Work in groups of 4 to develop hand gestures for vocabulary words. This will require the utmost maturity and focus on your part. I am counting on your ability to work as groups and complete the task at hand.
(I know some of you may not like the hand gesture idea, but please understand that 4th period is relying on your gestures. This means that at the beginning of 4th period on Thursday you will be presenting the gestures you voted on in class. Note: a small extra credit will be given to the group with the most gestures selected.)

The activity will be split as follows:
15 minutes for discussion and creation of gesture and 15 minutes for voting. (you will have to be very focused on the voting part as you will have to fill out a worksheet)
This means that each group will present their gesture and the audience will rate the group's gesture on the "Rating ballot"handout.
Turn in the handout at the end of class.

Homework 2/13/09

Period 4

Post Vocabulary Sentences

Be ready for a sonnet reading quiz- know the information from the sonnet worksheet.

Bring your Literature Timeline to class tomorrow. That's the one I gave extra credit for last week, but tomorrow we will be using them. Participation points will be deducted if you do not have your timeline.

Period 5


1. Post vocabulary paragraph

2. Write a dramatization/skit of a significant event in your King or Queen's life. Make sure that you choose an event that will characterize the person's role in the time period and that will stand out to your classmates.
You may use additional resources, but your book will have information, as well as the handout that was given to you.
If you are interested in gaining the most educational value from this activity, I would advise you to read the information as a group and then brainstorm what event you are going to present.
You will be presenting these in class on Tuesday.

Homework 2/12/09

Period 4
1. Read Sonnet handout and highlight and take notes.
2. Study for vocab quiz

Period 5
1. Study for vocab quiz
2. Fill out Sonnet worksheet

Homework 2/11/09

Period 4
Have all of your Renaissance Packet complete
Have all of your study guide complete
Be ready for a quiz if necessary

Period 5
Read the Renaissance packet and the Sonnet handout
Highlight and take notes on the packet/handout where ever you can.
(For example, words you don't know/paraphrases are good.)

Homework 2/10/09

Period 4
1. Write ½ page explaining which one of Emerson’s essays you like more.

Period 5
1. Finish study guide.
2. Vote online for Shakespeare Play

Homework 2/9/09

SENIORS: BEHAVE WITH THE SUB TOMORROW:)
PERIOD 4
Read Packet and answer margins

PERIOD 5
Read pg. 238-254
Answer 3 Bullets on Pg. 238
Correct Writing Assignment (Wife's Tale)
Extra Credit: Due Wednesday- The Miller

Homework 2/6/09

Period 4
Post Vocab Sentences
Study for Wife of Bath's Quiz
Period 5
Post Vocab Paragraph

FYI- PLEASE NOTE WHETHER YOU NEED TO MAKE UP A QUIZ (LOOK RIGHT) AND IF YOU HAVE A CHANCE, TAKE THE POLL.

Homework 2/5/09

Period 4
Complete Wife of Bath study guide
Study for Vocab Quiz

Period 5
Study for Vocab Quiz

Homework 2/4/09

Period 5
If you were absent, complete the Quiz Study Guide since you will have a quiz tomorrow on The Prologue, The Pardoner's Tale and Wife of Bath's Tale.
If you were present, make sure that you complete the study guide since you will turn it in tomorrow.

Homework 2/3/09

Period 5
Finish sentence corrections wk 9 if you did not finish them or if you were absent, click the link. This means Noah, Bueno, and anyone else that needed them.
If you turned in your writing assignment on time and got it back, it is your homework to revise it. (Kat and Diana I'm getting them to you soon)
Knowa- I still didn't get your email. Try again.

Homework 2/2/09

Period 4
Everyone except: Jose, Clifton and Michelle must find 4 passages/pieces of evidence/quotes (whatever you like to call them) that are proof of the Wife of Bath's personality, not her physical characteristics.
It should look as follows: The Wife of Bath is funny because in lines __-__ she says " ___________" (Do this times 4)

Period 5
Northsiders need to finish their writing assignment and be ready to share tomorrow. I still expect them to be typed.
Southsiders are homework free.

Homework 1/30/09

Period 4
1. Post Vocabulary Sentences (write them in MSWord first and then copy and paste to avoid typos)
2. Writing Assignment sheet

Period 5
1. Post Vocabulary Sentences (write them in MSWord first and then copy and paste to avoid typos)
2. Writing Assignment sheet

Homework 1/28/09

1. Period 4
   Reread the story and post email me what you think the real message of the whole story, the Wife of Bath's Tale and the Prologue, is. Consider the narrator and her motives and personality.
2. Vocab Quiz on Friday
   
   Period 5
   Vocab Quiz on Friday

Homework 1/27/09

Period 4
1. Read pg. 155-166 and answer question 1-4 on pg. 166
2. Be ready to be quizzed orally

Period 5
1. Finish sentence corrections
2. If you were absent click here for the sentence corrections.

Homework 1/26/09

Period 4

1. Read pg. 133 The Wife of Bath and make sure that you remember physical characteristics of her.

2. You will have a reading quiz on her qualities.

10 pts of Extra credit for the new quarter to the person that emails me their response to yesterday's post regarding my venting. It should be at least 5 sentences on anything that you want to tell me in response to my blog.

Period 5
1. Post Vocabulary Paragraphs
2. Answer the "Group Questions" that were on the board in class. You may work together on them, but do not turn in the exact wording.

Venting & Wisdom

Hello My Seniors!
I am not sure how many of you will be checking this, but be aware that the homework due tomorrow is listed below. This posting however is dedicated to venting or expressing my thoughts on the strengths and weaknesses in my students' writing. I thought it would be helpful to some of you to be aware of what Ms. Ramirez expects from her students' writing (as if you haven't heard me enough, right?) Well, here goes anyway.
First and foremost, I expect you to reread your work before submitting as I insist that some of your errors can be identified even by you upon a second reading. Some of these errors include the lack of "holding your reader's hand". Many of you jump into a subject without introduction or transition. Please understand that as "cool" as I am, I am not a mind reader and cannot know where you are coming from if you jump into a subject. I am relatively good at inferring and guessing what you are trying to say, but I do not believe that it is fair to me, as your reader, to be put in that predicament. You all know that one of my biggest and most imperative goals is to help you become a better communicator. Thankfully, many of you are already great at doing this orally, but seeing as we do not live in the Anglo-Saxon days, it is also crucial that you be able to communicate efficiently on paper. Therefore, please make sure that you ALWAYS put yourself in your reader's shoes and if you cannot understand what you are trying to say, CHANGE IT. DO NOT SETTLE AND ASSUME THAT THEY WILL FIGURE IT OUT. :-/
Secondly, I would like to remind you that while your opinions and commentary are absolutely necessary in an essay, it is not sufficient to make a good essay. A good essay includes the right balance of concrete details and commentary. Direct quotes are always impressive and with the right commentary (aka. your opinion/analysis) they make a relatively good essay. Please try to do both. I know I make it sound as if this is very easy and I'm aware that it takes practice, but I thought it would be good to remind you. Most of the essays I read have too much of one or the other. Try to balance it out.
Lastly, to ensure that my first and second point work for you, make sure that you include transitions. PLEASE BECOME INTIMATELY ACQUAINTED WITH TRANSITIONS. LOVE THEM, TREASURE THEM, USE THEM. Without those suckers, your reader is lost and/or bored. Remember that TRANSITIONS ARE YOUR FRIENDS!!!
This is all the wisdom and grievances that I currently have for you, hopefully I will not have much need to vent in the future. :-) Adios.

Ms. Ramirez

Homework 1/23/09

Period 5
Finish reading The Wife of Bath's Tale
Complete the Extra Credit.

Homework 1/22/09

Period 4
1. Complete one of the Writing Options 1 or 2 (Character Analysis or Character sketch)

Period 5
2. Complete your character analysis.
3. It must be at least 1 pg double spaced 12pt font (Ka-Nowa) and 1" margin.

Homework 1/21/09

Period 4
1. Post vocab sentences
2. Finish The Prologue packet

Extra Credit for both periods
Type a response to the following prompts: 1. Aside from your difficult upbringing, do you think that you are a strong person and/or hard worker? Why? Give examples. Do you fit in with the description that President Obama gave of the citizens that built the country? Are you the incarnation of hard work and strength or are you one of the ones seeking Leisure and Fame? You must give specific examples to support your response?
Consider that you will be, hopefully, graduating in 148 days and then what? Will you be a productive citizen? How do you suppose you will contribute to the hard working masses of Americans that have made the country what it is? What will you do to ensure that you will not be a leisurely citizen and that you will be working for your success?
It must be at least a page, double-spaced and organized, so that it's not a blob of ideas. Due Friday.

Period 5
1. Reread The Pardoner's Tale
2. Work on Character Analysis
I will give 10 pts of extra credit if you show me a rough draft of your analysis.

Homework 1/20/09

Period 4

1. Read up to lines 211
2. Do the Pause and Reflect sentences
3. Fill in margins through pg. 49

Period 5

1. Read pg. 145-153
2. Make cluster cluster in Writing Section on pg. 154

Homework 9/15/08

Period 4 & 5
STUDY FOR MONSTER VOCAB QUIZ
You will still be responsible for parts of speech and being able to use them in sentences.
Study tips:
If you are having trouble remembering them, create as many sentences as you can.
Review your previous quizzes.
Look at the Roots to help you remember. (There may be some serious extra credit for roots)

I will try to have my gmail open after 8pm. If any of you have gmail accounts, try to send me a message with any practice sentences and I will tell you if they are right or not.

Homework (Check Below) This is Extra Help

If you are having trouble understanding the concept of a pilgrimage, view the Videos and post a response to the videos on this blog for a few extra credit points.

Black Madonna

Los Vasques

The Pilgrims set off

Homework 1/14/09

Period 4
1. Study all of the vocabulary words from weeks 1-7 for the Vocabulary Showdown Tomorrow.
2. Read "The Yeoman" lines 103-121 and any margin work that corresponds to the section.
3. Quickwrite
Write a 1/2 page on an event that you think brings people of all social classes together. Can you think of a modern day Canterbury pilgrimage? Where do you think people today could go that would have people of all social classes together? Also, discuss what type of events segregate (separate) people? What type of events are only for certain classes of people?

Period 5
1. Finish the packet.
2. Study all of the vocabulary words from weeks 1-7 for the Vocabulary Showdown Tomorrow.

Homework 1/13/09

Period 4

1. Read the Prologue and The Knight and stop at line 102 on pg 40 of the packet.

2. Do the activities on the margin of the reading with a partner.

Step 1: You must write your name at the top of your packet and work with your partner.
Step 2: In order to prove that you worked with a partner, you must write in each other's packet. This means that you will be doing your work in your partner's packet.
***If you suspect they will lose the packet, keep it in your possession. ***

3. At the Pause and Reflect marks (after line 42 and after line 80) write a sentence that indicates that you have reflected on what you just read. IT CANNOT BE COPIED WORD FOR WORD FROM YOUR PARTNER.

Period 5
1. Read "The Prologue" and "The Knight" and fill in the margins in your Canterbury Tales packet.