Terry Johnson's Lesson Plans

All English III Classes

2011-05-20T12:22:00.000-07:00

Monday through Wednesday:

Review for finals!

Flashcards for literary terms REQUIRED!
Flashcards for general literature information (authors, characters, works)

Number all study guide related cards to be submitted on test day.
Title card should be included w/ total number of cards circled on it.

Literary terms worksheet will be available for review IN CLASS ONLY.
Cooperative groups for review—quiz each other for competency.

Those exempt from finals or who feel adequately prepared for finals:

Read novels.
View choice of classic American literature film

John Steinbeck's Cannery Row
Louisa Mae Alcott's Little Women

Thursday and Friday: (1-4 on Thurs. / 5-7 on Friday)

Literature final will include test questions over literary terms, authors, characters, and literary works covered during the spring semester.
Additionally, Honors III literature final will include a critical reading section.
Composition final will include a timed writing asking for best writing sample on a choice of prompts given. Laptops will be used.
Additionally, Honors III composition final will include a revising/editing segment of formal assessment.

It has truly been my pleasure to be your teacher this year and for the past 30 years in Girard school district. I look forward to seeing you in the community and welcome your correspondences as you go out and make your mark on the world. "Send me a postcard!" tj

HONORS III May 16-20, 2011

2011-05-16T06:38:00.000-07:00

Monday, May 16:

"Granny Weatherall" wedding cake bakeoff
Video: Watch "A Rose for Emily" (leftover from last week)
Work on end-of-year projects

Tuesday, May 17:

Finish "Jilting" video (10 minutes)
Answer questions—"Jilting"
TEST: "Jilting of Granny Weatherall"

Wednesday, May 18:

Return remaining revised essays/compositions
HONORS FINAL PROJECT due by end of class

Thursday, May 19:

PowerPoint Literary Terms Review

Friday, May 20:

NO CLASS—SR AWARDS ASSEMBLY

English III May 16-20, 2011

2011-05-16T06:32:00.000-07:00

Monday, May 16:

Finish "Jilting of Granny Weatherall" video
QUIZ: "Jilting of Granny Weatherall"
Work on literary terms review (flashcards)

Tuesday, May 17:

OPEN BOOK TEST: "Jilting"
Study Guide: Literary Terms Review

Wednesday, May 18:

Continue working on Study Guide

Thursday, May 19:

PowerPoint—Literary Terms Review

Friday, May 20: (Senior Awards Assembly)

Flex Day
Study Groups—Review
Check in Literature Textbooks

HONORS III May 9-13, 2011

2011-05-06T11:29:00.000-07:00

Monday, May 9:

"A Rose for Emily" chronology due upon arrival
QUIZ: "Rose"
Scarlet Letter essay revision finished upon arrival. Screen conferences. Print and submit revision.
Design/display "Rose" bulletin board

Tuesday, May 10:

QUIZ: "A Rose for Emily"
Finalize journals 6-10. Submit by end of class

Wednesday, May 11:

Discuss "A Rose for Emily" w/ emphasis on southern gothic elements/chronology/southern mores
Revise "Winter Dreams" essays—due by 4 PM

Thursday, May 12:

TEST: "A Rose for Emily"
Work on End of Semester Final Project

Friday, May 6:

Introduce "The Jilting of Granny Weatherall" by discussing relevancy of current bestselling novel To Heaven and Back
Read "The Jilting of Granny Weatherall" w/ audio support

ENGLISH III May 9-13, 2011

2011-05-06T11:23:00.000-07:00

Monday, May 9:

QUIZ: "A Rose for Emily"
Read "Rose" w/ audio support

Tuesday, May 10:

Video: "A Rose for Emily"
Discuss the story w/ emphasis on chronology and southern gothic elements

Wednesday, May 11:

TEST: "A Rose for Emily"
Assignment: Literature Terms Review WS

Thursday, May 12:

Introduce "The Jilting of Granny Weatherall" w/ parallels to current bestselling book To Heaven and Back
Read "The Jilting of Granny Weatherall" w/ audio support
Work on Lit Terms Review WS

Friday, May 6:

QUIZ: "Jilting"
Video: "Jilting"

English III May, 2011

2011-04-26T13:40:00.000-07:00

This week: Review for vocabulary mastery test: 100 flashcards, study guide

Monday, May 2:

Deadline for novels to be read

Discuss book review format
Discuss model
Draft book review and submit rough draft by end of class

Tuesday, May 3:

Work on book review. Peer edit/revise/publish/submit by 4 PM

Wednesday, May 4:

Finalize and submit Journals 6-10 by end of class
Work on vocabulary review

Thursday, May 5:

PowerPoint Vocabulary Review (for those who have completed study guide)

Friday, May 6:

Vocabulary Mastery Test 10-20
Assignment: Read "A Rose for Emily" by class Monday

HONORS III May 2011

2011-04-26T13:37:00.000-07:00

Monday, May 2:

Deadline for novels to be read

Discuss book review format
Discuss model

The Crucible Unit Test—Submit completed unit review for bonus w/ test

Tuesday, May 3:

Work on book review. Draft/peer edit/revise/publish/submit by 4 PM

Wednesday, May 4:

Review for vocabulary mastery test: 100 flashcards, study guide

Thursday, May 5:

PowerPoint Vocabulary Review (for those who have completed study guide)
Journal 10—free
Assignment: "A Rose for Emily" by William Faulkner

Friday, May 6:

Vocabulary Mastery Test 10-20
Revise Scarlet Letter character sketches—due Monday
Assignment: Chronology for "A Rose for Emily"

HONORS III April 25-29, 2011

2011-04-20T10:01:00.002-07:00

Monday, April 25:

Revisions 19 due
Read The Crucible aloud in class
Present Voc 20
Assignment: Crucible WS #3

Tuesday, April 26:

Crucible WS #3 due upon arrival
Continue reading The Crucible aloud in class
Assignment: Crucible WS #4

Wednesday, April 27:

Crucible WS #4 due upon arrival
The Crucible Act II Test
Voc 20 due by 4 PM

Thursday, April 28:

Handout: End of year project guidelines
Voc 20 Test
Watch The Crucible in class (start @ 43)

Friday, April 29:

Vocabulary Notebooks 16-20 due by end of class
Finish watching The Crucible
Assignment: Review WS for The Crucible Unit Test

Looking ahead: The Crucible Unit Test MONDAY, MAY 2

Novels read by MONDAY, MAY 2

ENGLISH III April 25-29, 2011

2011-04-20T10:01:00.001-07:00

Monday, April 25:

Review The Crucible Review WS in class
Work on Revisions 19
Present Voc 20

Tuesday, April 26:

The Crucible Unit Test
Read novels—due by May 2

Wednesday, April 27:

Video: Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge and discussion
Voc 20 due by 4 PM

Thursday, April 28:

Journal 10: Topic to be announced
Voc 20 Test

Friday, April 29:

Vocabulary Notebooks 16-20 due by end of class
Work on Journals 6-10—due May 4

Looking ahead: Novels read by MONDAY, MAY 2

ENGLISH III LAB April 25-29, 2011

2011-04-20T10:01:00.000-07:00

Monday, April 25:

Work on Voc 20

Tuesday, April 26:

Review for The Crucible Unit Test
Read novels—due by May 2

Wednesday, April 27:

Finalize Voc 20
Read novels

Thursday, April 28:

Organize Voc notebooks
Review for Voc 20 Test

Friday, April 29:

Work on Journals 6-10—due May 4
Read novels—due May 2

HONORS III April 18-22, 2011

2011-04-15T07:28:00.000-07:00

NOVELS DEADLINE: May 2

MONDAY, APRIL 18:

Replicas of Puritan poppet due
QUIZ: Drama Terms
Read The Crucible (1300-11)
Voc 19 due by 4 PM
Assignment: The Crucible WS 1

TUESDAY, APRIL 19:

The Crucible WS 1 due upon arrival
Writing in class: Dear John (Proctor) Letter
Assignment: The Crucible WS 2

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 20: Kayette Tea in the afternoon

Review The Crucible WS 2
TEST: Voc 19
TEST: The Crucible, Act I

THURSDAY, APRIL 21: 1/2 day Inservice 7, 6, 5, 4

NO CLASS

FRIDAY, APRIL 22: No School—Good Friday

ENGLISH III April 18-22, 2011

2011-04-14T14:38:00.000-07:00

MONDAY, APRIL 18:

QUIZ: Drama Terms
Voc 19 due by 4 PM
Read novels: Read by May 2

TUESDAY, APRIL 19:

Composition Assignment: Dear John (Proctor) Letter

Due by the end of class

Assignment: The Crucible Study Guide—due Thursday by end of class

(3rd hr exception—due upon arrival Monday, April 25)

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 20: Kayette Tea in the afternoon

TEST: Voc 19
Work on The Crucible Study Guide

THURSDAY, APRIL 21: 1/2 day Inservice 7, 6, 5, 4

Spot check progress on The Crucible Study Guide

Those who have made adequate progress may work in collaborative teams to complete.
Due @ end of class

When finished w/ study guide:

Work on revisions 19
Extend journal entries
Begin working on vocabulary flashcards
Read novels

FRIDAY, APRIL 22: No School—Good Friday

English III LAB April 18-22, 2011

2011-04-14T14:35:00.000-07:00

MONDAY, APRIL 18:

Review for Drama Terms quiz
Reading strategy—novels

TUESDAY, APRIL 19:

Prewriting activity—analyze the characters of Abigail Williams and John Proctor
Work on The Crucible Study Guide together

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 20:

Review for Voc Test 19
Work on The Crucible Study Guide independently

THURSDAY, APRIL 21: No class........1/2 day Inservice 7, 6, 5, 4

FRIDAY, APRIL 22: No School—Good Friday

HONORS III April 11-15

2011-04-08T08:17:00.000-07:00

MONDAY, APRIL 11:

PowerPoint presentation: The Crucible
Journal 9: Rumors/Hysteria

TUESDAY, APRIL 12:

Verify cast assignments for The Crucible—preview parts by Thursday
Video: The Crucible
Assignment: Drama Terms WS

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 13:

QUIZ: The Crucible PowerPoint notes
Voc Test 18
Present Voc 19—due Monday, April 18

THURSDAY, APRIL 14:

Drama Terms WS due
Begin reading The Crucible orally

FRIDAY, APRIL 15:

Continue reading The Crucible orally

LOOKING AHEAD: Drama Terms QUIZ on Monday

ENGLISH III LAB April 11-15

2011-04-08T08:14:00.001-07:00

MONDAY, APRIL 11:

Prewriting for Journal 8—pre-reading The Crucible/rumors/hysteria

TUESDAY, APRIL 12:

Work on Drama Terms WS

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 13:

Review for QUIZ: The Crucible PowerPoint notes
Review for Voc Test 18
Present Voc 19—due Monday, April 18

THURSDAY, APRIL 14:

Work on Voc 19

FRIDAY, APRIL 15:

Read novels

LOOKING AHEAD: Drama Terms QUIZ on Monday

ENGLISH III April 11-15:

2011-04-08T07:06:00.000-07:00

MONDAY, APRIL 11:

PowerPoint Presentation—The Crucible
Journal 9—Rumors and Hysteria

TUESDAY, APRIL 12:

Video: The Crucible
Assignment: Drama Terms WS

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 13:

QUIZ: The Crucible PowerPoint notes
Voc Test 18
Present Voc 19—due Monday, April 18

THURSDAY, APRIL 14:

Drama Terms WS due
Video: The Crucible

FRIDAY, APRIL 15:

Video: The Crucible
Finalize Voc 19
Read novels

LOOKING AHEAD: Drama Terms QUIZ on Monday

HONORS III April 11-15

2011-04-08T07:04:00.000-07:00

MONDAY, APRIL 11:

PowerPoint Presentation—The Crucible
Journal 9—Rumors and Hysteria

TUESDAY, APRIL 12:

Verify cast assignments for The Crucible—preview parts by Thursday
Video: The Crucible
Assignment: Drama Terms WS

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 13:

QUIZ: The Crucible PowerPoint notes
Voc Test 18
Present Voc 19—due Monday, April 18

THURSDAY, APRIL 14:

Drama Terms WS due
Begin reading The Crucible orally

FRIDAY, APRIL 15:

Continue reading The Crucible orally

LOOKING AHEAD: Drama Terms QUIZ on Monday

HONORS III April 4-8, 2011

2011-04-03T10:44:00.000-07:00

MONDAY, APRIL 4:

Answer questions related to Novel as Genre notes
Journal 8—Prom (preparations, the big event, the day after)

TUESDAY, APRIL 5:

TEST: Novel as Genre—submit complete set of notes for credit on test
Finalize novel compositions—peer edit, revise if necessary
Voc. Test 17
Present Voc. 18—due Friday

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 6: Late arrival for state reading assessment coupon holders

Video: Salem Witch Trials w/ video worksheet
Work on Voc. 18
Discuss new novel assignment

THURSDAY, APRIL 7:

Introduction to The Crucible—notes
Cast sign-up for The Crucible
NWC 5 & 6 in class

FRIDAY, APRIL 8:

QUIZ: Salem Witch Trials/Crucible notes
Bring new novels to class and sign up
Voc 18 due by end of class

LOOKING AHEAD: Bring texts to class Monday—begin reading The Crucible in class

English III April 4-8, 2011

2011-04-03T10:43:00.000-07:00

MONDAY, APRIL 4:

Address questions related to Novel as Genre notes
Journal 8—Prom (preparations, the big event, the day after)

TUESDAY, APRIL 5:

TEST: Novel as Genre Hand in complete set of notes w/ test
Finalize novel compositions—peer edit, revise if necessary
Voc. Test 17
Present Voc. 18—due Friday

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 6: Late arrival for state reading assessment coupon holders

Video: Salem Witch Trials w/ video worksheet
Work on Voc. 18
Discuss new novel assignment

THURSDAY, APRIL 7:

Introduction to The Crucible—notes
NWC 5 and 6 in class

FRIDAY, APRIL 8:

QUIZ: Salem Witch Trials/Crucible notes
Bring new novels to class and sign up

English III Lab—April 4-8, 2011

2011-04-03T10:41:00.000-07:00

MONDAY, APRIL 4:

Do cluster prewriting about prom together on board
Work on sentence revisions 17

TUESDAY, APRIL 5:

Review Novel as Genre notes
Review for Voc. Test 17
Present Voc. 18—due Friday

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 6: Late arrival for state reading assessment coupon holders

Work on Voc. 18
Discuss new novel assignment

THURSDAY, APRIL 7:

Work on NWC 5 together

FRIDAY, APRIL 8:

Review for QUIZ: Salem Witch Trials/Crucible notes
Finalize Voc 18

Novel as Genre

2011-03-29T05:57:00.000-07:00

HONORS III March 28-April 1

2011-03-17T09:26:00.001-07:00

MONDAY, MARCH 28:

Share student video clips for writing inspiration
Journal Entry 7: Events of SPRING BREAK!!!
Reminder: Novels read by Wednesday, March 30
Individual AR testing outside of class—submit by April 1

TUESDAY, MARCH 29:

PowerPoint presentation: Novel As Genre

Take notes
Test April 5

Present Voc. 17

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30:

In-class writing assignment—Novel Analysis

Component 1: Character analysis

THURSDAY, MARCH 31:

In-class writing assignment—Novel Analysis

Component 2: Plot summary

FRIDAY, APRIL 1:

Submit AR test results
Finalize Voc. 17 and submit

LOOKING AHEAD: Novel As Genre Test on Tuesday, April 5

ENGLISH III March 28-April 1

2011-03-17T09:25:00.001-07:00

MONDAY, MARCH 28:

Journal Entry 7: Events of SPRING BREAK!!!
Reminder: Novels read by Wednesday, March 30
Individual AR testing outside of class—submit by April 1

TUESDAY, MARCH 29:

PowerPoint presentation: Novel As Genre

Take notes
Test April 5

Present Voc. 17

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30:

In-class writing assignment—Novel Analysis

Component 1: Character analysis

THURSDAY, MARCH 31:

In-class writing assignment—Novel Analysis

Component 2: Plot summary

FRIDAY, APRIL 1:

Submit AR test results
Finalize Voc. 17 and submit

LOOKING AHEAD: Novel As Genre Test on Tuesday, April 5

ENGLISH III LAB March 14-18

2011-03-15T13:32:00.000-07:00

MONDAY, MARCH 14 and TUESDAY, MARCH 15:

Work on Vocabulary 16

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 16:

Discuss reading strategies
Finalize Vocabulary 16

THURSDAY, MARCH 17:

Write vocabulary sentences 16—peer edit—revise—submit

FRIDAY, MARCH 18:

WS: Determining conflict in novels for writing assignment following break.

ENGLISH III March 14-18

2011-03-15T13:29:00.000-07:00

STATE READING ASSESSMENT!

March 14-16—State Reading Assessment

March 17—

Voc 16—if needed
Finish The Great Gatsby video

March 18—

Voc 16 sentences due by end of class
TEST: Voc 16
Journal Entry 6—Spring Break plans

HAVE A SAFE AND ENJOYABLE SPRING BREAK!!!!

Reminder: Have novels read when you return.

Honors III March 14-18

2011-03-14T05:55:00.000-07:00

STATE READING ASSESSMENT!

March 14-16—State Reading Assessment

March 17—

Voc 16—if needed
Finish The Great Gatsby video

March 18—

Voc 16 sentences due by end of class
TEST: Voc 16
Journal Entry 6—Spring Break plans

Reminder: Have novels read when you return

HONORS III March 7-11

2011-03-04T08:29:00.001-08:00

MONDAY, MARCH 7:

KCA Formative Test Practice

TUESDAY, MARCH 8:

The Great Gatsby unit review—presentation/notes

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9:

The Great Gatsby Unit Test

THURSDAY and FRIDAY, MARCH 10 and 11:

KCA Formative Test Practice

LOOKING AHEAD: STATE READING ASSESSMENT

MARCH 14-17

ENGLISH III March 7-11, 2011

2011-03-04T08:24:00.000-08:00

MONDAY, MARCH 7:

Submit GGWS3
PowerPoint presentations
Finalize evaluation sheets
Begin team review—The Great Gatsby unit

TUESDAY, MARCH 8:

The Great Gatsby unit review—presentation/notes

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9:

The Great Gatsby Unit Test

THURSDAY and FRIDAY, MARCH 10 and 11:

KCA Formative Test Practice

LOOKING AHEAD: State Reading Assessments—

March 14, 15, 16, 17

ENGLISH III LAB March 7-11, 2011

2011-03-04T08:23:00.000-08:00

MONDAY, MARCH 7:

Review/discuss GGWS3
Begin team review—The Great Gatsby unit

TUESDAY, MARCH 8:

The Great Gatsby unit review—presentation/notes

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9:

Review for The Great Gatsby Unit Test

THURSDAY and FRIDAY, MARCH 10 and 11:

KCA Formative Test Practice

HONORS III February 28-March 4

2011-02-25T10:06:00.000-08:00

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 28:

The Great Gatsby presentations: Ch 1-3
In-class Assignment: Gatsby WS 1—due Tuesday
Homework: Setting WS—due Wednesday

TUESDAY, MARCH 1:

The Great Gatsby presentations: Ch 4-6
Assignment: Gatsby WS Ch 4-6—due Wednesday

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 2 (1/2-day inservice: Seminar, 1, 2, and 3)

Vocabulary Notebooks 11-15 due
Gatsby WS Ch 4-6 due upon arrival
The Great Gatsby presentations: Ch 7-9
Assignment: WS's Ch 7-9 due Thursday

THURSDAY, MARCH 3:

WS's Ch 7-9 due upon arrival
Submit final Gatsby presentation slides
Fill out evaluation sheets
Gatsby video

FRIDAY, MARCH 4:

Reading Strategies—Practice Test (KCA)

LOOKING AHEAD: FSF/Gatsby Unit Test March 8

State Reading Assessment March 14-18

Novels read by March 30

ENGLISH III February 28-March 4

2011-02-25T10:05:00.000-08:00

Sentence Revisions 15 due by individualized deadlines.

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 28:

The Great Gatsby presentations: Ch 1-3
In-class Assignment: Gatsby WS 1—due Tuesday
Homework: Setting WS—due Thursday

TUESDAY, MARCH 1:

The Great Gatsby presentations: Ch 4-6
Assignment: Gatsby WS Ch 4-6—due Thursday

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 2 (1/2-day inservice: Seminar, 1, 2, and 3)

Vocabulary Notebooks 11-15 due (3rd hr)
Read novels from Am. literature reading list

THURSDAY, MARCH 3:

The Great Gatsby presentations: Ch 7-9
Vocabulary Notebooks 11-15 due (5th, 6th, 7th)
Gatsby Setting WS and Gatsby WS Ch 4-6 due upon arrival
Assignment: WS's Ch 7-9

FRIDAY, MARCH 4:

WS's Ch 7-9 due upon arrival
Submit final Gatsby presentation slides
Fill out evaluation sheets
Gatsby video

LOOKING AHEAD: FSF/Gatsby Unit Test March 8

State Reading Assessment March 14-18

Novels read by March 30

ENGLISH III LAB FEBRUARY 28-MARCH 4, 2011

2011-02-25T10:03:00.000-08:00

Sentence Revisions 15 due by individualized deadlines.

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 28:

Review presentation guidelines
Work on:

Gatsby WS 1
Gatsby Setting WS

TUESDAY, MARCH 1:

Put Vocabulary NB's together

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 2 (1/2-day inservice: Seminar, 1, 2, and 3)

Read novels from Am. literature reading list

THURSDAY, MARCH 3:

Work on:

Gatsby Setting WS and Gatsby WS Ch 4-6
Gatsby WS's Ch 7-9

FRIDAY, MARCH 4:

Read novels

LOOKING AHEAD: FSF/Gatsby Unit Test March 8

State Reading Assessment March 14-18

Novels read by March 30

HONORS III FEBRUARY 21-25, 2011

2011-02-17T13:31:00.000-08:00

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 21:

Group work: Gatsby presentations
Voc 15 due by 4 PM

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 22:

Group work: Gatsby presentations
ACT Review packets due by 3 PM

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 23: (Music contest)

Group work: Gatsby presentations

Submit printed copy (as per instructions) by end of class

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 24:

AR Test: The Great Gatsby
Voc Test 15
Q/A Session: ACT packets

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 25:

Gatsby video

LOOKING AHEAD:

Begin presentations Monday, Feb. 28 (1-3), Tuesday, March 1 (4-6), Wednesday, March 2 (7-9)
Voc Notebooks 11-15 due Tuesday, March 1

ENGLISH III Feb. 21-25, 2011

2011-02-17T13:30:00.001-08:00

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 21:

Group work: Gatsby presentations

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 22:

Group work: Gatsby presentations
Voc 15 due by 4 PM

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 23: (Music contest)

Group work: Gatsby presentations

Submit printed copy (as per instructions) by end of class

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 24: (Play matinee)

AR Test: The Great Gatsby
Voc Test 15
Gatsby video (15 min)

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 25:

Revise Sentences 15
Gatsby video

LOOKING AHEAD:

Begin presentations Monday, Feb. 28 (1-3), Tuesday, March 1 (4-6), Wednesday, March 2 (7-9)
Voc Notebooks 11-15 due Tuesday, March 1

ENGLISH LAB February 21-25, 2011

2011-02-17T13:30:00.000-08:00

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 21:

Work on Voc. 15

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 22:

Write Voc. Sentences 15/Peer edit sentences before submitting

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 23: (Music contest)

Overview of The Great Gatsby to prepare for AR

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 24: (Play matinee)

Review for Voc. Test 15

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 25:

Revise Sentences 15
Compile notebooks as completely as possible

LOOKING AHEAD:

Voc Notebooks 11-15 due Tuesday, March 1

HONORS III FEBRUARY 14-18, 2011

2011-02-11T09:29:00.001-08:00

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 14:

Journal 5: I love... (designed graphic board)

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 15:

Handout: Journal Cover Information
Extended writing on journals 1-5
Design journal covers

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 16:

ACT Prep packets—finish independently by Friday
Journals 1-5 due by end of class
Present Voc. 15—work on lesson

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 17:

Discuss Gatsby group presentations
Assign groups
Work on PowerPoint presentations

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 18:

Submit ACT packets upon arrival
Group work: Gatsby presentations

LOOKING AHEAD:

Voc 15 due by Monday, February 21, 4 PM
Presentations to be submitted Wednesday, Feb. 23

ENGLISH III February 14-18, 2011

2011-02-11T09:29:00.000-08:00

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 14:

Voc Test 14
Journal 5: I love... (designed graphic board)

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 15:

Handout: Journal Cover Information
Extended writing on journals 1-5
Design journal covers

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 16:

Journals 1-5 due by end of class
Present Voc. 15—work on lesson

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 17:

Discuss Gatsby group presentations
Assign groups
Work on PowerPoint presentations

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 18:

Group work: Gatsby presentations

LOOKING AHEAD:

Voc 15 due by Tuesday, February 22, 4 PM
Presentations to be submitted Wednesday, Feb. 23

ENGLISH III LAB FEBRUARY 14-18, 2011

2011-02-11T09:28:00.000-08:00

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 14:

Review for Voc Test 14
Add to journal word count

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 15:

Add to journal word count
Design journal covers

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 16:

Journals 1-5 due by end of class
Present Voc. 15—work on lesson

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 17:

View video for the assigned section of Gatsby

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 18:

Group work: Gatsby presentations

LOOKING AHEAD:

Voc 15 due by Tuesday, February 22, 4 PM
Presentations to be submitted Wednesday, Feb. 23

HONORS III Feb. 7-11, 2011

2011-02-05T14:17:00.002-08:00

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 7:

Peer edit session:

Edit two peer essays you haven't read
Return to authors
Editor/author conferences

Begin revising into final draft if ready
Voc 14 due by 4 PM

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 8:

Reading Comprehension Test: The Great Gatsby
Assignment:

Gatsby Setting Illustration—due Friday

Illustrate one of the following key locations from The Great Gatsby:

Gatsby's mansion
The Buchanan estate
Nick's cottage
Wilson's Garage
The Plaza Hotel

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 9:

New Words in Context 5 and 6 in class
Work on final drafts

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 10:

Voc. Test 14
Standardized Test Review—work independently and have completed by Tuesday, Feb. 15

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 11:

Assignment: Gatsby Setting Illustration—due by end of class
FINAL DRAFTS: "Winter Dreams" Character Analysis Essay due by end of class
Present Voc. 15—work on lesson—due Tuesday by 4 PM

LOOKING AHEAD: Journals 1-5 due FEB. 16!

English III February 7-11, 2011

2011-02-05T14:17:00.001-08:00

WELCOME BACK!!!!! Hope you are REFRESHED!

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 7: (Catch-up day)

Finish New Words in Context 5 and 6, if needed
Write sentences 14, if needed
Revise sentences, if needed
Voc 14 due by 4 PM
Work on Gatsby Setting Illustration—due Thursday

Draw a map illustrating the following key locations from The Great Gatsby:

Gatsby's mansion
The Buchanan estate
Nick's cottage
Wilson's Garage
The Plaza Hotel

Finish reading The Great Gatsby

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 8:

Reading comprehension test: The Great Gatsby
Work on Gatsby Setting Illustration

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 9:

Video: The Great Gatsby
Work on GG maps while watching, if desired

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 10:

The Great Gatsby setting assignment due upon arrival
Voc. Test 14
Journal Entry 4—topic based on 8 min. video clip

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 11:

Present Voc. 15—work on lesson
Add to preliminary word count on journals

JOURNALS 1-5 due FEBRUARY 16!

English III LAB February 7-11, 2011

2011-02-05T14:17:00.000-08:00

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 7:

Work on journals to improve word count
Read The Great Gatsby

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 8:

Review for reading comprehension test

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 9:

Work on GG maps

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 10:

Review for Voc. Test 14
Finalize Gatsby Setting Illustration Assignment

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 11:

Read The Great Gatsby

HONORS III Jan. 31-Feb. 4, 2011

2011-01-28T09:00:00.000-08:00

MONDAY, JANUARY 31:

Debonair posters due upon arrival
Bring to class: 2 copies "Winter Dreams" Character Analysis Essay
Peer edit session:

Edit two peer essays
Return to authors
Editor/author conferences

Voc 14 due by 4 PM

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 1:

New Words in Context 5 & 6 in class
Assignment:

Gatsby Setting Illustration—due Friday

Illustrate one of the following key locations from The Great Gatsby:

Gatsby's mansion
The Buchanan estate
Nick's cottage
Wilson's Garage
The Plaza Hotel

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 2: (1/2-day teacher inservice—no class)

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 3:

Voc. Test 14
Standardized Test Review—work independently and have completed by Tuesday, Feb. 8

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 4:

Assignment: Gatsby Setting Illustration—due Friday
FINAL DRAFTS: "Winter Dreams" Character Analysis Essay due by end of class
Present Voc. 15—work on lesson—due Tuesday by 4 PM

REMINDER: Reading Comprehension Test—THE GREAT GATSBY—Monday, Feb. 7!

ENGLISH III Jan. 31-Feb. 4, 2011

2011-01-28T08:58:00.001-08:00

MONDAY, JANUARY 31:

New Words in Context 5 & 6

Independent work followed by guided collaboration groups

Debonair posters due upon arrival
Revise sentences
Voc 14 due by 4 PM
Assignment: Gatsby Setting Illustration—due Thursday

Draw a map illustrating the following key locations from The Great Gatsby:

Gatsby's mansion
The Buchanan estate
Nick's cottage
Wilson's Garage
The Plaza Hotel

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 1:

Video: The Great Gatsby
Work on GG maps while watching, if desired

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 2: (1/2-day teacher inservice—7th, 6th, 5th, 4th periods)

Continue working on GG maps
Read The Great Gatsby

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 3:

The Great Gatsby setting assignment due upon arrival
Voc. Test 14
Journal Entry 4—topic TBA

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 4:

Present Voc. 15—work on lesson
Read The Great Gatsby

REMINDER: Reading Comprehension Test—THE GREAT GATSBY—Monday, Feb. 7!

ENGLISH III Lab Jan. 31-Feb. 4, 2011

2011-01-28T08:58:00.000-08:00

MONDAY, JANUARY 31:

New Words in Context 5 & 6—reading strategy and instructor-led collaborative session

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 1:

Work on GG maps

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 2:
(1/2-day teacher inservice—NO CLASS)

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 3:

Review for Voc. Test 14
Begin Journal Entry 4—topic TBA—add to previous word counts if necessary

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 4:

Read The Great Gatsby

REMINDER: Reading Comprehension Test—THE GREAT GATSBY—Monday, Feb. 7!

HONORS III Jan. 24-28, 2011

2011-01-21T07:32:00.001-08:00

MONDAY, JAN. 24

Literary element examples due upon arrival ("Winter Dreams")
Prewriting for "Winter Dreams" essay due upon arrival
Jrnl 3—"Winter—advantages and disadvantages"

Preliminary entry due by end of class

Voc 13 due by 4 PM

TUESDAY, JAN. 25

Discuss/review "Winter Dreams"—Powerpoint

WEDNESDAY, JAN. 26

Unit Test—"Winter Dreams"
Continue journal extensions

THURSDAY, JAN. 27

Voc Test 13
Return prewriting—draft essay
Present Voc 14—due by Tuesday @ 4 PM

FRIDAY, JAN. 28

Video: (20 minutes) Great Books—The Great Gatsby
Work on "Winter Dreams" essay—rough draft due upon arrival Monday

ENGLISH III Jan. 24-28, 2011

2011-01-21T07:32:00.000-08:00

MONDAY, JAN. 24

Literary element examples due upon arrival ("Winter Dreams")
Jrnl 3—"Winter—advantages and disadvantages"

Preliminary entry due by end of class

Voc 13 due by 4 PM
Assignment: "Winter Dreams" simile worksheet

TUESDAY, JAN. 25

Simile worksheet due upon arrival ("Winter Dreams")
Discuss/review "Winter Dreams"—Powerpoint

WEDNESDAY, JAN. 26

Unit Test—"Winter Dreams"

THURSDAY, JAN. 27

Voc Test 13
Present Voc 14—due by Tuesday @ 4 PM

FRIDAY, JAN. 28

Video: (20 minutes) Great Books—The Great Gatsby
The Great Gatsby—Reading Comprehension Test Feb. 7

ENGLISH III LAB Jan. 24-28, 2011

2011-01-21T07:14:00.000-08:00

MONDAY, JAN. 24

Finalize literary element examples ("Winter Dreams")
Brainstorm for Jrnl 3—"Winter—advantages and disadvantages"
Finalize Voc 13 due by 4 PM

TUESDAY, JAN. 25

Write notes for more focused listening during class:

"Winter Dreams"—Powerpoint

WEDNESDAY, JAN. 26

Review for Unit Test—"Winter Dreams"

THURSDAY, JAN. 27

Review for Voc Test 13
Work on Voc 14—due by Tuesday @ 4 PM

FRIDAY, JAN. 28

Work day/read GG
Reminder: The Great Gatsby—Reading Comprehension Test Feb. 7

HONORS III Jan. 17-21

2011-01-14T09:26:00.001-08:00

MONDAY, JAN. 17—Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

Submit "Winter Dreams" Literary Analysis answers
Go beyond the dream to discover the man—KING
Jrnl 2—response to MLK's life and "I Have a Dream" speech
Voc 12 due by 4 PM

TUESDAY, JAN. 18

Jrnl 2—Preliminary entry due by end of class
Read The Great Gatsby

WEDNESDAY, JAN. 19 (Dental screenings)

Voc Test 12
Present Voc 13—due by Monday @ 4 PM

THURSDAY, JAN. 20

Discuss/review "Winter Dreams"—Powerpoint

FRIDAY, JAN. 21 (Renaissance movie PM)

"Winter Dreams" Literary Analysis questions
Assignment: "Winter Dreams" essay prewriting—due Tuesday, Jan. 25

Write definitions for static and dynamic characters
Choose between Dexter and Judy
List examples from the story proving your character to be static/dynamic
List example to be used in support of the opposing view
Write thesis statement

Looking ahead: "Winter Dreams" Test on Monday

ENGLISH III Jan. 17-21

2011-01-14T09:26:00.000-08:00

MONDAY, JAN. 17—Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

Go beyond the dream to discover the man—KING
Jrnl 2—response to MLK's life and "I Have a Dream" speech
Voc 12 due by 4 PM

TUESDAY, JAN. 18

Jrnl 2—Preliminary entry due by end of class
Read The Great Gatsby

WEDNESDAY, JAN. 19 (Dental screenings)

Voc Test 12
Present Voc 13—due by Monday @ 4 PM

THURSDAY, JAN. 20

Discuss/review "Winter Dreams"—Powerpoint

FRIDAY, JAN. 21 (Renaissance movie PM)

Read The Great Gatsby

Looking ahead: "Winter Dreams" Test on Monday

ENGLISH III LAB Jan. 17-21

2011-01-14T09:25:00.000-08:00

MONDAY, JAN. 17—Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

Finalize Voc 12

TUESDAY, JAN. 18

Write Jrnl 2
Read The Great Gatsby

WEDNESDAY, JAN. 19 (Dental screenings)

Review for Voc Test 12
Work on Voc 13

THURSDAY, JAN. 20

Take notes "Winter Dreams"—Powerpoint

FRIDAY, JAN. 21 (Renaissance movie PM)

Review for "Winter Dreams" test
Read The Great Gatsby

Looking ahead: "Winter Dreams" Test on Monday

HONORS III Jan. 10-14

2011-01-07T10:15:00.001-08:00

Extra time: read The Great Gatsby

MONDAY, JANUARY 10:

QUIZ: "Winter Dreams"
Revise Sentences 11
Assignment: Develop a timeline for Dexter Green—bring rough draft to class Tues.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 11:

Collaborative groups: clarify details of DG timelines (10 minutes)
Work on finalization of individual timelines

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 12:

Dexter Green timelines due upon arrival
QUIZ: FSF—American Dreamer video
Voc Test 11
Present Voc 12—due Jan. 17

THURSDAY, JANUARY 13:

Great Books video: Gatsby

Complete video ws while watching

FRIDAY, JANUARY 14:

Read The Great Gatsby

ENGLISH III Jan. 10-14

2011-01-07T10:15:00.000-08:00

Extra time: read The Great Gatsby

MONDAY, JANUARY 10:

QUIZ: "Winter Dreams"
Finalize Voc. 11—due @ end of class
Assignment: "Winter Dreams" literary terms worksheet

TUESDAY, JANUARY 11:

"WD" lit. terms ws due upon arrival
Work on "Winter Dreams" Study Guide—collaborative groups

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 12:

QUIZ: FSF—American Dreamer video
Voc Test 11
Present Voc 12—due Jan. 17 by 4 PM

THURSDAY, JANUARY 13:

Great Books video: Gatsby

Complete video ws while watching

FRIDAY, JANUARY 14:

QUIZ: "Winter Dreams" literary terms
Read The Great Gatsby

ENGLISH III LAB Jan. 10-14

2011-01-07T10:13:00.000-08:00

Extra time: read The Great Gatsby

MONDAY, JANUARY 10:

Review for QUIZ: "Winter Dreams"
Finalize Voc. 11
Make vocabulary flashcards

TUESDAY, JANUARY 11:

Work on "WD" lit. terms ws
Begin reading The Great Gatsby w/ support

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 12:

Review for QUIZ: FSF—American Dreamer video
Review for Voc Test 11
Work on Voc 12—due Jan. 17 by 4 PM

THURSDAY, JANUARY 13:

Read The Great Gatsby w/ support

FRIDAY, JANUARY 14:

Review: "Winter Dreams" literary terms
Read The Great Gatsby w/ support

ENGLISH III January 3-7, 2011

2010-12-22T10:56:00.000-08:00

MONDAY, JANUARY 3:
No school—teacher inservice

TUESDAY, JANUARY 4:

Review course goals
Discuss journal writing
Begin journal entry 1—How I spent my winter break!

Submit w/ total word count at end of class

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 5:

Introduce The Great Gatsby—have read by February 7
Pass out Gatsby texts
Present vocabulary lesson 11

THURSDAY, JANUARY 6:

Read "Winter Dreams" in class with audio support
Assignment: Read author biographical information—F. Scott Fitzgerald (740)

FRIDAY, JANUARY 7:

QUIZ: F. Scott Fitzgerald biographical information
VIDEO: A&E—FSF: The Great American Dreamer

Take notes—study for Monday's quiz

Assignment: Have "Winter Dreams" read by class time Monday

English III LAB January 3-7, 2011

2010-12-22T10:53:00.000-08:00

MONDAY, JANUARY 3: No school—teacher inservice

TUESDAY, JANUARY 4:

Review course goals
Begin journal entry 1—How I spent my winter break!

Opportunity to practice composition skills and increase word count

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 5:

Start working on vocabulary lesson 11

THURSDAY, JANUARY 6:

Read "Winter Dreams" in class—making inferences reading strategy

FRIDAY, JANUARY 7:

Review for QUIZ: F. Scott Fitzgerald biographical information
Continue reading "Winter Dreams"

HONORS III January 3-7, 2011

2010-12-22T10:49:00.000-08:00

MONDAY, JANUARY 3: No school—teacher inservice

TUESDAY, JANUARY 4:

Review course goals
Discuss journal writing
Begin journal entry 1—How I spent my winter break!

Submit w/ total word count at end of class—goal 1000 words minimum

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 5:

Introduce The Great Gatsby—have read by February 7
Pass out Gatsby texts
Present vocabulary lesson 11—due Friday

THURSDAY, JANUARY 6:

Read "Winter Dreams" in class with audio support
Assignment: Read author biographical information—F. Scott Fitzgerald (740)

FRIDAY, JANUARY 7:

Vocabulary 11 due upon arrival
QUIZ: F. Scott Fitzgerald biographical information
VIDEO: A&E—FSF: The Great American Dreamer

Take notes—study for Monday's quiz

Assignment: Have "Winter Dreams" read by class time Monday

HONORS III December 13 - end of semester

2010-12-10T09:26:00.000-08:00

Monday, December 13:

Fill out planners
Discuss Huck Finn review worksheet
Review for Twain Unit Test

Tuesday, December 14:

Twain Unit Test!

Objective questions:

Twain biographical information
Twain's literature
Adventures of Huck Finn
Related literary elements

Essay: analyze Twain's use of satire in the novel

Wednesday, December 15:

Continue working on Huck Finn essay test—submit at the end of class

Thursday, December 16:

Begin review of literary terms for final exam—make flashcards
Twain's Puddin'head Wilson for those exempt from taking finals

Friday, December 17:

Work on study guide for final exam—have finished by Monday
Twain's Puddin'head Wilson for those exempt from taking finals

Monday, December 20:

Peer review of Targets of Satire essay
Finalize preparation for final exam

Tuesday, December 21:

Honors III final—1st hour

Enjoy Winter Break...HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

ENGLISH III December 13-end of semester

2010-12-10T09:25:00.001-08:00

Monday, December 13:

Fill out planners
Discuss Huck Finn review worksheet
Review for Twain Unit Test

Tuesday, December 14:

Twain Unit Test!

Objective questions:

Twain biographical information
Twain's literature
Adventures of Huck Finn
Related literary elements

Essay: analyze Twain's use of satire in the novel

Wednesday, December 15:

Continue working on Huck Finn essay test—submit at the end of class

Thursday, December 16:

Begin review of literary terms for final exam—make flashcards

Friday, December 17:

Work on study guide for final exam—have finished by Monday

Monday, December 20:

PowerPoint presentation—Literary Terms—verify definitions on flashcards
Finalize preparation for final exam

Tuesday, December 21:

English III final—3rd hour

Wednesday, December 22:

English III finals—5th hour, 6th hour, and 7th hour

Students dismissed at lunch for Winter Break...HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

ENLISH III LAB December 13-21

2010-12-10T09:25:00.000-08:00

Lab time will be used for extended support of curricular objectives and test preparation.

HONORS III December 6-10

2010-12-03T05:53:00.000-08:00

Vocabulary Review Process in progress.

100 flashcards for vocabulary lessons 1-10 (required)
Definition/synonym review worksheet (bonus)
Matching review worksheet (bonus)
Peer review groups

Students should work independently to achieve each of these levels of review.

Monday, December 6:

Fill out planners
Vocabulary review

Tuesday, December 7:

Vocabulary Mastery Test 1-10
All vocabulary review work to be submitted before the test

Wednesday, December 8:

Begin reviewing Mark Twain's Targets of Satire—notes
Assignment: Huck Finn Character WS

Thursday, December 9:

Huck Finn Character WS due upon arrival
Continue Mark Twain's Targets of Satire—notes

Friday, December 10:

Adventures of Huckleberry Finn Literary Skills test
Finish Huck Finn video
Assignment: Twain unit study guide—due Monday

Looking ahead: Mark Twain Unit Test—TUESDAY, DECEMBER 14

ENGLISH III December 6-10

2010-12-03T05:50:00.000-08:00

Vocabulary Review Process in progress this week!

100 flashcards for vocabulary lessons 1-10 (required)
Definition/synonym review worksheet (bonus)
Matching review worksheet (bonus)
Peer review groups

Students should work independently to achieve each of these levels of review.

Monday, December 6:

Fill out planners
Vocabulary review
Assignment: Huck Finn Setting WS

Tuesday, December 7:

Huck Finn Setting WS due upon arrival
Discussion of Huck Finn setting—notes
Begin reviewing Mark Twain's Targets of Satire—notes
Vocabulary review
Assignment: Huck Finn Character WS

Wednesday, December 8:

Huck Finn Character WS due upon arrival
Continue Mark Twain's Targets of Satire—notes
Vocabulary review

Thursday, December 9:

Vocabulary Mastery Test 1-10
All vocabulary review work to be submitted before the test

Friday, December 10:

Adventures of Huckleberry Finn AR Test
Begin review for Mark Twain Unit Test—TUESDAY, DECEMBER 14

ENGLISH III LAB Dec. 6-10

2010-12-03T05:49:00.000-08:00

Vocabulary Review Process in progress this week!

100 flashcards for vocabulary lessons 1-10 (required)
Definition/synonym review worksheet (bonus)
Matching review worksheet (bonus)
Peer review groups

Students should work independently to achieve each of these levels of review.

We will do some vocabulary review activities together in class.

Other lab time will be used to work on Huckleberry Finn Review Packet—due Dec. 13

Looking ahead Mark Twain Unit Test—TUESDAY, DECEMBER 14

HONORS III November 22-December 3

2010-11-19T06:46:00.000-08:00

Monday, November 22

Scrapbooks due upon arrival
Discuss 175th Twain birthday plans
Voc. Test 10
QUIZ: Huck Finn Ch 21-30

Tuesday, November 23

175th Twain birthday event preparations

Wednesday, November 24-26—Fall Recess HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

Monday, November 29

175th Twain birthday event preparations

Tuesday, November 30

MARK TWAIN'S 175TH BIRTHDAY & 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF HIS DEATH!

Host Twain Celebration!

Wednesday, December 1

NWC 3 & 4 in class—due Thursday

Thursday, December 2

NWC 3 & 4 due by 3 PM
Voc Notebooks 6-10 due by 3 PM
Finish article presentations

Friday, December 3

Huck Finn video

ENGLISH III November 22-December 3

2010-11-19T06:45:00.000-08:00

Monday, November 22

Voc. Test 10
QUIZ: Huck Finn Ch 21-30

Tuesday, November 23—Seminar Volleyball Tournament in the afternoon

Huck Finn video (3rd and 5th hours)

Wednesday, November 24-26—Fall Recess HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

Monday, November 29

NWC 3 & 4 in class—due by end of class Wed

Tuesday, November 30

MARK TWAIN'S 175TH BIRTHDAY & 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF HIS DEATH!

Twain Celebration!

Wednesday, December 1

Analogies 3 & 4—due by end of class
Finalize NWC 3 & 4

Thursday, December 2

"The Myth and Mystery of Emily Dickinson"—vocabulary review
Voc Notebooks 6-10 due by end of class

Friday, December 3

Huck Finn video

ENGLISH III Lab Nov. 15-Dec. 3

2010-11-19T06:44:00.000-08:00

Monday, November 22

Review for Voc. Test 10

Flashcards
Spelling
Synonyms

Review for QUIZ: Huck Finn Ch 21-30

Tuesday, November 23—Seminar Volleyball Tournament in the afternoon

Begin NWC

Wednesday, November 24-26—Fall Recess HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

Monday, November 29

Work on NWC 3 & 4 in class

Tuesday, November 30

MARK TWAIN'S 175TH BIRTHDAY & 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF HIS DEATH!

Twain Celebration!

Wednesday, December 1

Work on Analogies 3 & 4s
Finalize NWC 3 & 4

Thursday, December 2

Assemble Voc Notebooks 6-10 due

Friday, December 3

Begin vocabulary 1-10 review

HONORS III November 15-19

2010-11-12T08:14:00.000-08:00

IMPORTANT--Extra time this week:

Gather evidence for Twain's Targets of Satire

Twain's Birthday Preparations

Monday, November 15

QUIZ: HF Synopsis Ch 11-15
Voc. 9 due by 4 PM
Work on scrapbooks

Tuesday, November 16

Voc. Test 9

Present Voc. 10—due Thursday by end of class

Review Huck Finn chapters 16-20

Wednesday, November 17—1/2 day (Teacher Inservice) Seminar, 1st, 2nd, and 3rd periods

Work on scrapbooks

Thursday, November 18

Quiz: Huck Finn Synopsis Ch 16-20

Voc.10

Due by end of class

Work on scrapbooks

Friday, November 19

Video: Adventures of Huck Finn

Looking ahead: Quiz: Huck Finn Synopsis Ch 21-30 on Monday, Nov. 22

Scrapbooks upon arrival Monday

Mark Twain's 175th birthday—Nov. 30

English III November 15-19

2010-11-12T08:13:00.001-08:00

IMPORTANT--Extra time this week: Gather evidence for Twain's Targets of Satire

Work on HF scene illustrations

Monday, November 15

Discuss Targets of Satire WS

Monitor progress
Due Friday

Quiz: Huck Finn Synopsis Ch 11-15
Voc 9 due by 4 PM
Start on HF scene illustrations

Tuesday, November 16

Voc. Test 9
Present Voc. 10—due Friday
Review Huck Finn chapters 16-20

Wednesday, November 17—1/2 day (Teacher Inservice) Seminar, 1st, 2nd, and 3rd periods

Work on HF illustrations

Thursday, November 18

Quiz: Huck Finn Synopsis Ch 16-20
Work on HF illustrations

Due by 4 PM

Friday, November 19

Voc.10 due by end of class
Video: Adventures of Huck Finn

Looking ahead: Quiz: Huck Finn Synopsis Ch 21-30 on Monday, Nov. 22

English III Lab Nov. 15-19

2010-11-12T08:13:00.000-08:00

IMPORTANT--Extra time this week: Gather evidence for Twain's Targets of Satire

Work on HF scene illustrations

Monday, November 15

Review for Quiz: Huck Finn Synopsis Ch 11-15
Work on illustrations

Tuesday, November 16

Review for Voc. Test 9
Work on Voc. 10

Wednesday, November 17—1/2 day (Teacher Inservice) Seminar, 1st, 2nd, and 3rd periods

Review Huck Finn chapters 16-20
Work on HF illustrations

Thursday, November 18

Review for Quiz: Huck Finn Synopsis Ch 16-20
Work on HF illustrations
Work on Voc 10

Friday, November 19

Discuss/review Huck Finn Ch. 21-30

Honors III November 8-12

2010-11-05T06:41:00.000-07:00

IMPORTANT--Extra time this week: Gather evidence for Twain's Targets of Satire

--Acacemic article presentations throughout the week as time allows

Monday, November 8

Review Literary Terms in Huck Finn
Great Books—Adventures of Huckleberry Finn—video w/ viewing worksheet

Submit worksheet @ end of class

Tuesday, November 9

Quiz: Literary Terms in Huck Finn
Voc Test 8
Present Voc 9
Review Huck Finn chapters 6-10

Wednesday, November 10

Synopsis quiz: Huck Finn chapters 6-10
Work on scrapbooks—due November 22

Thursday, November 11—VETERANS DAY Assembly

Work day

Scrapbooks
Vocabulary 9
Targets of satire WS
Review chapters 11-15

Quiz: Great Books: Adventures of Huck Finn

Friday, November 12

Watch Huck Finn humanities video through chapter 15

Looking ahead: Voc. 9 due by 4 PM on11/15

Synopsis quiz: Huck Finn chapters 11-15 on 11/15

English III November 8-12

2010-11-05T06:39:00.000-07:00

IMPORTANT--Extra time this week: Gather evidence for Twain's Targets of Satire

Monday, November 8

Review Literary Terms in Huck Finn
Great Books—Adventures of Huckleberry Finn—video w/ viewing worksheet

Submit worksheet @ end of class

Tuesday, November 9

Quiz: Literary Terms in Huck Finn
Voc Test 8
Present Voc 9
Review Huck Finn chapters 6-10

Wednesday, November 10

Discuss chapters 6-10
Synopsis quiz: Huck Finn chapters 6-10

Thursday, November 11—VETERANS DAY Assembly

Work day

Vocabulary 9
Targets of satire WS
Review chapters 11-15

Quiz: Great Books: Adventures of Huck Finn---5th, 6th, and 7th hours

Friday, November 12

Quiz: Great Books: Adventures of Huck Finn---3rd hour
Discuss Huck Finn illustration assignment—sign up for topic—due Nov. 18
Watch Huck Finn humanities video through chapter 15

Looking ahead: Voc. 9 due by 4 PM on Monday (Nov. 15)

Synopsis quiz: Huck Finn chapters 11-15 on Monday (Nov. 15)

ENGLISH III LAB Nov. 8-11

2010-11-05T06:37:00.000-07:00

IMPORTANT--Extra time this week: Gather evidence for Twain's Targets of Satire

Monday, November 8

Reading strategy: Huck Finn w/ audio support

Tuesday, November 9

Review for Quiz: Literary Terms in Huck Finn
Review for Voc Test 8
Review Huck Finn chapters 6-10

Wednesday, November 10

Work on Voc 0
Review for synopsis quiz: Huck Finn chapters 6-10

Thursday, November 11—VETERANS DAY Assembly

Review for Great Books quiz if we have class

Friday, November 12

Work on Voc 9

HONORS III November 1-5

2010-10-29T07:41:00.000-07:00

MONDAY, Nov. 1—DEADLINE TO HAVE HUCK FINN READ!

Fill out planners
Discuss Huck Finn Scrapbook assignment

Scrapbooks due Nov. 22

Draw for partners
Minimum of 15 pages with illustrations and captions (in dialect)
Scrapbook cover/bound book

All extra class time should be devoted to working on this assignment

Huck Finn Reading Comprehension Test

TUESDAY, Nov. 2

Present Voc. 8
Introduce literary terms for Huck Finn:

Satire
Local Color
Irony
Parody

ASSIGNMENT:

Define the above literary terms
Find one example of each in the novel
Create an 8-10 PowerPoint presentation for this information

Drop in dropbox by 3 PM Friday

WEDNESDAY, Nov. 3

QUIZ: Twain's America video information
Huck Finn article presentations
ASSIGNMENT: Review Huck Finn Chs. 1-5

THURSDAY, Nov. 4

Discuss Huck Finn Chs. 1-5
Submit Voc. 8 by 4 PM

FRIDAY, Nov. 5

QUIZ: Huck Finn Chs. 1-5 Synopsis
Huck Finn Literary Terms PP in dropbox by 3 PM
ASSIGNMENT: Review for HF Literary Terms QUIZ on Monday

English III LAB November 1-5

2010-10-29T06:50:00.001-07:00

MONDAY, Nov. 1—DEADLINE TO HAVE HUCK FINN READ!

Fill out planners
Work on Revisions 7
Finish reading Huck Finn

TUESDAY, Nov. 2

Review for Twain's America quiz
Work on Voc. 8

WEDNESDAY, Nov. 3

Work on Literary Terms definitions
Work on Voc. 8 sentences

THURSDAY, Nov. 4

Finalize Voc. 8

FRIDAY, Nov. 5

Review for QUIZ: Huck Finn Chs. 1-5

English III November 1-5

2010-10-29T06:27:00.001-07:00

MONDAY, Nov. 1—DEADLINE TO HAVE HUCK FINN READ!

Fill out planners
Revisions 7 due
10-minute individual review of Huck Finn
Huck Finn Reading Comprehension Test

TUESDAY, Nov. 2

Present Voc. 8
Introduce literary terms for Huck Finn:

Satire
Local Color
Irony
Parody

QUIZ: Twain's America video information
ASSIGNMENT: Define the above literary terms

WEDNESDAY, Nov. 3

Submit Literary Terms definitions upon arrival
Work on Voc. 8
ASSIGNMENT: Review Huck Finn Chs. 1-5

THURSDAY, Nov. 4

Discuss Huck Finn Chs. 1-5
Submit Voc. 8 by 4 PM

FRIDAY, Nov. 5

QUIZ: Huck Finn Chs. 1-5 Synopsis
ASSIGNMENT: Review for HF Literary Terms QUIZ on Monday

HONORS III Oct. 25-29

2010-10-20T11:04:00.000-07:00

MONDAY, OCT. 25

Fill out planners
Make-up: Mark Twain—Twain's America video

Complete viewing worksheet while watching

Revisions 6 due
Work on Voc. 7
Read Huck Finn—Deadline reminder...one week from today!

TUESDAY, OCT. 26

Review outlining.

Outline Huck Finn academic ariticles—due Friday

Begin "Fall of the House of Usher"
Voc. 7 due by end of day

WEDNESDAY, OCT. 27

Continue "Fall of the House of Usher"

THURSDAY, OCT. 28

Voc. Test 7
QUIZ: "Fall of the House of Usher"

FRIDAY, OCT. 29—1/2 Day INSERVICE (1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th)

HF academic articles outlines due by end of class.
Read Huck Finn—prepare for reading comprehension test on 11/1/10

ENGLISH III Oct. 25-29

2010-10-20T11:03:00.000-07:00

MONDAY, OCT. 25

Fill out planners
Revisions 6 due
Work on Voc. 7
Read Huck Finn—Deadline reminder...one week from today!
Make-up: Mark Twain—Twain's America video

Complete viewing worksheet while watching

TUESDAY, OCT. 26

Voc. 7 due by end of day
Review elements of gothic literature
Begin "Fall of the House of Usher"

WEDNESDAY, OCT. 27

Continue "Fall of the House of Usher"

THURSDAY, OCT. 28

Voc. Test 7
QUIZ: Gothic Literature

FRIDAY, OCT. 29—1/2 Day INSERVICE (1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th)

Read Huck Finn—prepare for reading comprehension test on 11/1/10

ENGLISH III LAB Oct. 25-29

2010-10-20T11:01:00.000-07:00

MONDAY, OCT. 25

Finish Voc. 7

TUESDAY, OCT. 26 and WEDNESDAY, OCT. 27

Read Huck Finn

THURSDAY, OCT. 28

Review for Voc. 7 test
Read Huck Finn

FRIDAY, OCT. 29—1/2 Day INSERVICE

Prepare for reading comprehension test on 11/1/10

HONORS III Oct. 18-21

2010-10-15T11:34:00.001-07:00

PARENTS:

You are invited to attend your student's P-T conference on Monday, Oct. 18 or Tuesday, Oct. 19. I look forward to seeing you there!

Terry Johnson

MONDAY, OCT. 18

Fill out planners
Complete peer editing (if necessary)
Return peer edited SL character sketch rough drafts to authors

Revise into final drafts—due by end of class Tuesday

Voc. 6 due by 3 PM

TUESDAY, OCT. 19

Continue the revision process—Final drafts due by end of class
Read academic articles—assignment to follow

WEDNESDAY, OCT. 20

Introduce Mark Twain—Twain's America video

Complete viewing worksheet while watching

THURSDAY, OCT. 21

Voc. Test 6
Finish Twain's America—submit worksheet
Present Voc. 7
Extra time: Work on academic article assignment

FRIDAY, OCT. 22—NO SCHOOL

ENGLISH III Oct. 18-21

2010-10-15T11:34:00.000-07:00

PARENTS:
You are invited to attend your student's P-T conference on Monday, Oct. 18 or Tuesday, Oct. 19. I look forward to seeing you there!
Terry Johnson

MONDAY, OCT. 18

Fill out planners
Return peer edited SL character sketch rough drafts to authors

Revise into final drafts—due by end of class Tuesday

TUESDAY, OCT. 19

Continue the revision process—Final drafts due by end of class
Work on Voc. 6—due by end of class
Read Huck Finn

WEDNESDAY, OCT. 20

Introduce Mark Twain—Twain's America video

Complete viewing worksheet while watching

THURSDAY, OCT. 21

Voc. Test 6
Finish Twain's America—submit worksheet
Present Voc. 7

FRIDAY, OCT. 22—NO SCHOOL