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1st English 4 College Prep

Senior Instructions - Medallion Ceremony
Wednesday May 17, 7pm
          Location:  Branscomb Auditorium, Florida Southern College
1120 Johnson Ave, Lakeland, FL 33803
          Speakers:  arrive at 4:30pm
          Seniors:  arrive at 5pm
Doors Open for Parents:  6:30pm
CLASS A UNIFORM
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Syllabus Found Here
Vocabulary Chapters 25-30 Activities Due Friday, May 5, 2017 @ 2:00pm
This will be the last time the grades will be checked for Vocabulary. Any completed after this date and time will not be graded.
Agenda 5/9/2017
  • No Laptops Available due to EOC testing
  • TED Talk- Secrets to Great Public Speaking
  • Complete Importance of Being Earnest Packet
  • ​TED Talk- RUBRIC
Agenda 5/5/2017​
  • TED Talk- "The Talk"
  • Work on Importance of Being Earnest Essay  (due 5/5/17 by end of class)
  • Work on Personal TED Talk  (due 5/11/17)
Agenda 5/3/2017​
  • TED Talk-  T. Boone Pickens
  • Work on Importance of Being Earnest Essay  (due 5/5/17)
  • Work on Personal TED Talk  (due 5/11/17)
Agenda 5/1/2017
  • TED Talk-  A Better Justice System
  • Work on Importance of Being Earnest Essay
  • Work on Personal TED Talk
Importance of Being Earnest Citations
                    The Importance of Being Earnest. Dir. Oliver Parker. Perf. Judi Dench, Colin Firth, Rupert Everret,
                                       Reese WItherspoon. Miramax, 2002. DVD.

                     Wilde, Oscar. The Importance of Being Earnest. Clayton, DE: Prestwick house, 2006. Play.

Agenda 4/27/2017
  • TED Talk- I'm not your inspiration!
  • Grad Bash Information
  • TED Talk Due Date- 5/11/2017
    • ​Sign Up for Presentation Date/time
  • Importance of Being Earnest Movie
Agenda 4/25/2017
  • TED Talk
  • Vocab Ch 30 Definitions
  • Finish ​Importance of  Being Earnest
  • Work on Laptops to complete project and essay.
Agenda 4/21/2017
  • TED Talk- Inside the Mind of a Procrastinator
  • ​Vocab Ch 29 Definitions
  • ​Schedule for April 24 to May 3
  • Work on Importance of Being Earnest Essay
  • Work on personal TED Talk
  • (Project Information)
  • ​TED Talk Guidelines
Agenda 4/19/2017
TED Talk- Looks Aren't Everything!
No Quiz Today
Finish Reading- ​Importance of Being Earnest
Agenda 4/17/2017
Vocab Ch 28 Definitions
IOBE- Plickrs Quiz
Continue Reading- Importance of Being Earnest
To get ideas for your TED Talk see the video below:
Agenda 4/12/2017
Vocab Ch 27 Definitions
Satire Quiz- Plickrs
​Essay Assignments Information
​Importance of Being Earnest- Activity Packet (due April 28, 2017)
600 Pts for packet instead of Exam over Play.
Agenda 4/6/2017
Oscar Wilde Biography Quiz
Satire Notes (Quiz 4/12/2017)
  • ​Guided Notes Worksheet
​Vocab Ch 26 Definitions
Begin Reading the Play​Guided Notes Worksheet
Agenda 4/4/2017
Oscar Wilde Biography
Worksheet (one on actual paper) Due by end of class
​
Beginning of Qtr 4
7 Weeks Left for Class of 2017

Agenda 3/29/2017
Qtr 4 Expectations
Revisit Grading Policy
Assignment List
Get out Boards and Markers
Questions on The Curse of Frankenstein SNL
Answer questions on your boards and upload
Unit 3 Module 3
LAFS.1112.W.1.3 Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, well-chosen details, and well-structured event sequences.
March 28, 2017- End of 3rd Qtr
AGENDA 3/27/2017
Last Chance to Submit Work for the grading period.
All missing work must be submitted by 5:00 pm.
Amnesty Day 3- Friday, March 17, 2017
Agenda 3/14/2017
Get laptop from Black Cart
Vocabulary Ch 24 Definitions (Activities due 3/17/2017)
​Work on Essay (Essay due 3/17/2017)

​     Share with McDonald
CHECK GRADES AFTER FEB 24th,
COMPLETE ANY MISSING ASSIGNMENTS FOR AMNESTY DAY.
Agenda 3/10/2017
Get Laptop from Black Cart
1. Complete the Outline- Personal Reflective Narrative
2. Work on Essay (Essay due 3/17/2017)
​     Share with McDonald
3. Vocabulary Ch 23 Activities Due Today. 
Agenda 3/8/2017
Get Laptop from Black Cart
1. Journal 10 (Due by end of class)
2. Personal Reflection 2 Questions 
3. Begin writing Personal Reflection Essay
  • create essay in Google Docs or Office 365 and share
  • Cover Page
  • Times new roman 10-12 pt font double spaced
  • 1000 words
Agenda 3/6/2017
  1. Vocab Ch 23 Definitions      (Activities due 3/10/2017)
  2. Personal Reflection 1 Questions
  3. Journal 9 (due 3/8/2017)
YEARBOOK QUESTIONS
Test List- Report to BHS Media
Shayne
Agenda 2/28/2017
MOVIE DAY
Temple Grandin movie and Worksheet 
ACT Testing- Report to BHS Media 
​Shayne             Erik
Milagros           Flavio
Cierra

AMNESTY DAY 2- Friday, February 24, 2017

Agenda 2/24/2017
Get Laptops out (need 1 for each table/group)
Get out Literature Books
1. "The Aims of the Spectator" p. 682
  • Read Passage
  • Answer Questions WS 8
2. Complete any unfinished assignments for amnesty day
Senior Job Shadow Days: 
  • Thursday, March 2, 2017
  • Monday, April 10, 2017
  • Tuesday, April 11, 2017
​Permission Slip Due 3/1/2017
​(No extension)
Agenda 2/22/2017
Get Laptop out (BLACK CART) and Green Literature Book
1. Vocabulary Ch 22 Definitions (Activities Due 2/24/2017)
2. WS 7: Elizabeth Barret Browning and "Sonnet 43"
  • Biography video
  • Sonnet 43
  • ​Must be submitted by the end of class
Unit 3- Module 2- Developing Ideas through Text Structure
Essential Question- How does the author’s use of text structure affect the clarity of the meaning of the text?
Standard- Analyze and evaluate the effectiveness of the structure an author uses in his or her exposition or argument, including whether the structure makes points clear, convincing, and engaging. (LAFS.RI.1.2 LAFS.RI.1.3 LAFS.RI.2.6)
Agenda 2/17/2017
Complete any missing work for class.
Vocabulary Ch 21 due by end of class
​Journal 8 Due 2/22/2017
Agenda 2/15/2017
Get out laptops and Green Literature Books
1. Close Reading "My Last Duchess" p.979-980
2. Online worksheet 6 for "My Last Duchess" 
3. Finish Journal 7 and Vocabulary Activities
Agenda 2/13/2017
Get out Laptops and Green Literature Books
  1. Vocabulary Ch 21 Definitions (Activities due 2/17/2017)
  2. "Eve's Apology in Defense of Women" p560 (close reading)
  3. Online Worksheet 5 on "Eve's Apology . . ."
  4. Journal 7 Due by the end of class
Agenda 2/9/2017
Get Laptops from BLACK CART
1. Get your Essays from the Blue Fabric Box
2. Begin Typing your Expository Essay based on what you wrote 2/7/2017
  • Create in Google Apps or Office 365 and share with Major McDonald
  • ​Essay is due by the end of class
  • Title: Essay 2-Expository Essay- Last Name- 1
  • Times New Roman
  • 10-12 pt font
  • 500-750 words
3. Journal 6 (due by 2/10/2017)
Agenda 2/7/2017 - Maj McDonald is out today.
1. Vocabulary Ch 20 Definitions (activities due 2/10/2017)
2. Expository Essay (Due 2/9/2017)
  • Look at the prompts on the Handout and Choose your favorite
  • On the back of the handout is a graphic organizer to fill in
  • Begin Writing your essay on the papers provided.(pen or pencil)
  • These will be collected at the end of class.
Agenda 2/3/2017
Get Out Laptops/Remind App
1. Article "The Flip Side of Internet Fame"
         Close Reading & Class Discussion
Article Questions (Due by end of class)
2. Journal 5 (Due 2/7/2017)

3. Complete Vocabulary Ch 19 Activities
2/3/2017 AMNESTY DAY 1:
​All Missing Work Assigned between 1/17/2017 and 2/1/2017 must be turned in by 2/3/2017. All late work will earn half credit unless otherwise marked by teacher.
Unit 3 Module 1
Essential Questions
  • How can I learn the meaning of words and phrases in the text?
  • How can the use of figurative, connotative, and technical meanings help me understand the meaning of the text?
  • How does the author refine the definitions of key terms throughout the text?
Agenda 2/1/2017
Get Out Laptops
1. Remind App 
2. Article "What your supermarket knows about you"
  • Close reading
  • Class Discussion
  • Questions over article (due by end of class)
4. Journal 4 (Due 2/3/2017)
Agenda 1/30/2017
Get Out Laptops

1. Vocabulary Ch 19 Definitions
2. 
Work on Cause and Effect Essay (Due by end of class 1/30/2017)
  • Make sure to share the file with teacher
  • Make sure there is a coverpage
  • Times New Roman- Double Spaced- 10-12 pt font
Agenda 1/26/2017
Get out Laptops
1.. Get out or Open the two articles "How Flowers Changed . . " and "The Movie that changed . . ."
2. Cause and Effect- Essay (Due 1/30/2017 at the end of class)
  • Cause and Effect Essay- Guide
  • Explain a moment or event which changed your life
  • Essay is 750-1000 words in length
  • Double Spaced- Times New Roman- 10-12 pt
  • Name your essay - "Cause Effect-Last Name- 1"
3. Journal 3 Due 1/30/2017
Agenda 1/24/2014
Get out Laptop
1. 
Vocabulary Ch 18 Definitions
2. Read the Essay "How Flowers Changes the World" as a Group at your table
3. Discuss these questions: 
  •  Describe the reproductive advances of gymnosperms in comparison to mosses and ferns.
  •  Describe the reproductive advances of angiosperms in comparison to gymnosperms.
  •  Place the following in the correct evolutionary sequence, from oldest to most recent: gymnosperms, ferns, algae, angiosperms.
  •  Describe the adaptations of the following plant parts: pollen, seeds, fruits.
  •  Explain the impact of the flowering plants on the animal kingdom.
      5.  Answer questions on the article as an individual in this worksheet (due 1/26/2017)
      6. Plagiarism Journal 2 (due 1/26/2017)
      7.  Work on
Vocabulary Activities for CH 18 (due 1/27/2017)
Agenda 1/20/2017
Get Laptops Out
1. Close Reading "The Movie that Changed My Life"
2. Answer Questions on the essay on WS 1 (Due 1/24/2017)
3. Journal 2 (Due 1/26/2017)
Agenda 1/18/2017
BEGINNING OF 2nd SEMESTER
1. Vocabulary Ch 17 Definitions (Activities Due Mon. 1/23/2017)
2. New Grading Policy
3. Plagiarism Presentation
4. Journal 1 (Due Mon. 1/23/2017)
NEW GRADING POLICY
Agenda 1/12/2017
LAST DAY TO MAKE UP WORK
Any work you owe me must be made up today. 
Grades are due tomorrow by noon. 
No Extensions!!!!
Agenda 1/10/2017
Place cell phones in backpacks
Place backpacks at front and back of classroom
Get a Laptop from the Cart and Login

MACBETH Exam
No Notes!
If you are caught with a cell phone or other device while the exam is still in progress, you will earn a "0" on the exam and a referral for cheating

MACBETH Extra Credit  (Due by 1/14/2017 @ 12:00 pm)
Macbeth Characters and Leadership Styles
Agenda 1/6/2017
Macbeth study guide- Within your group, you will complete the studyguide for Macbeth
Macbeth Test will be 1/10/2017
Agenda 1/4/2017
MACBETH ESSAY/SPEECH Due TODAY!!!!
As a class, we will watch the speeches submitted for a grade. 
​Macbeth Exam 1/6/2017

Watch Macbeth Here
Agenda 12/16/2016
Help Clean up the Parade Field
Journal 10 needs to be completed by 18 of you!!!!
Finish Vocabulary Ch 16 Activities

Share Macbeth Essay with Major McDonald in Office 365
Agenda 12/14/2016
​​​​Get out laptops and login to this page
Get out Literature Books
  1. Chapter 16 Vocabulary activities are due by the end of the week.
  2. Watch Macbeth  Act 5
  3. After watching Act 5, as a group you will use the book to summarize each scence (Find text of Act 5 here)
  4. Complete the Act 5 Scene Summaries in this Worksheet
​How to Write a Scene Summary:
  • Who is in this scene?
  • What is the setting? (location, room, time period, etc.)
  • What are the characters doing? 
  • Why are the characters doing these things?
  • How does the playwright make the scene move or draw your attention?
Agenda 12/12/2016
​​​​Get out laptops and login to this page
Get out Literature Books
  1. Chapter 16 Vocabulary activities are due by the end of the week.
  2. Watch Macbeth  Act 4
  3. After watching Act 4, as a group you will use the book to summarize each scence (Find text of Act 4 here)
  4. Complete the Act 4 Scene Summaries in this Worksheet
  5. Macbeth essay and scenes assignment
​How to Write a Scene Summary:
  • Who is in this scene?
  • What is the setting? (location, room, time period, etc.)
  • What are the characters doing? 
  • Why are the characters doing these things?
  • How does the playwright make the scene move or draw your attention?
Agenda 12/8/2016
​​​Get out laptops and login to this page
Get out Literature Books
  1. Watch Act 3 Macbeth
  2. After watching Act 3, as a group you will use the book to summarize each scene (Find text of Act 3 here)
  3. Complete the Act 3 Scene Summaries in this Worksheet
How to Write a Scene Summary:
  • Who is in this scene?
  • What is the setting? (location, room, time period, etc.)
  • What are the characters doing? 
  • Why are the characters doing these things?
  • How does the playwright make the scene move or draw your attention?
Agenda 12/6/2016
​Get out laptops and login to this page
Get out Literature Books
  1. Vocabulary Ch 15 Definitions
  2. Watch Act 2 of Macbeth
  3. After watching Act 2, as a group you will use the book to summarize each scene (Find text of Act 2 here)
  4. Complete the Act 2 Scene Summaries in this Worksheet
How to Write a Scene Summary:
  • Who is in this scene?
  • What is the setting? (location, room, time period, etc.)
  • What are the characters doing? 
  • Why are the characters doing these things?
  • How does the playwright make the scene move or draw your attention?
Agenda 12/2/2016
Get out laptops and login to this page
Get out Literature Books
  1. Journal Entry 10 - 100+ words
  2. Watch Act 1 of Macbeth
  3. After watching Act 1, as a group you will use the book to summarize each scene
  4. Complete the Act 1 Scene Summaries in this Worksheet
How to Write a Scene Summary:
  • Who is in this scene?
  • What is the setting? (location, room, time period, etc.)
  • What are the characters doing? 
  • Why are the characters doing these things?
  • How does the playwright make the scene move or draw your attention?
Agenda 11/30/2016
Get out laptops and login to this page.
  • Journal Entry 9 - 100+ words
  • Open Worksheet on Themes, Motifs & Symbols in Macbeth
  • Open Sparknotes Page on Macbeth Themes, Motifs & Symbols.
  • Answer the Questions on the Worksheet using the information from Sparknotes
  • Complete Vocabulary Ch 14 Activities by the end of Class today
Agenda 11/28/2016
Get out laptops and login to this page
Get Literature Books.
  1. Journal Entry 8 - 100+ words
  2. Vocabulary Ch 14 Definitions
  3. Introduction to Shakespeare's Macbeth
  4. Complete online worksheet while watching the video
Agenda 11/17/2016
​Get out laptops and login to this page
  1. Vocabulary Ch 13 Activities (complete by end of class)
  2. Journal Entry 7 - 100+ words
  3. Work on Argumentative Essay Writing Assignment
  4. Argumentative Essay Due 11/28/2016
Agenda 11/15/2016
Get out laptops and login to this page
  1. Vocabulary Ch 13 definitions
  2. Journal Entry 6 - 100+ words
  3. Work on Argumentative Essay Writing Assignment
  4. Argumentative Essay Due 11/28/2016
Agenda 11/10/2016
Get out laptops and login to this page
  1. Vocabulary Ch 12 definitions
  2. Journal Entry 5 - 100+ words
  3. Reread the 4 controversial articles we read in class
  4. Choose one to write about (for or against)
  5. Find another article which gives an opposing view point to the article you choose
  6. Argumentative Essay Writing Assignment
the_case_for_torture.pdf
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why_the_m_word_matters_to_me.pdf
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the_penalty_of_death_-_hl_mencken.pdf
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execution.pdf
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 Agenda 11/8/2016
Get Out Laptops and Login to this Page
  1. Journal Entry 4 - 100+ Words
  2. Read "The Case for Torture"
  3. Answer these questions about the passage. You may work with your table mates to answer the questions.
  4. Complete Vocabulary Activities Online for Ch 9-12
Agenda 11/2/2016
Get Out Laptops and Login to this page
  1. Journal Entry 3-100+ Words
  2. "Why the M Word Matters to Me" close reading and whole class analysis
  3. Complete online vocabulary activities
Agenda 10/31/2016
Get Out Laptops and Login to this Page
1. Vocabulary CH 11 Definitions
2. Journal Entry 2-100+ Words
3. "The Raven" poem, video and questions
"The Raven"- Video
"The Raven:-text
Agenda 10/27/2016
Get Out Laptops and Login to this page
  1. Journal Entry 1 -100+ Words
  2. "The Penalty of Death" close reading and whole class analysis
  3. Complete online vocabulary activities
Agenda 10/25/2016 
Get out laptops and login to this page
  1. Vocabulary Ch 9 and Ch 10 definitions
  2. Unpack the Unit: Arguments and Persuasive Techniques
  3. Complete online worksheet about videos. 
  4. Complete Vocabulary Activities
Test List for 10/27/2016
Valentina Miller - Lab 2
Erik Saltos - Lab 2
Milagros Sanchez - Lab 2

Test List 10/25/2016 Report to BHS Media Center
Jessica Kolodziej - Lab 1
Elliott Lyle - Lab 1
Erik Saltos - Middle
Milagros Sanchez - Conf Rm
Flavio Santamaria - Conf Rm
Josef Thompson - Right
Marcus Wright - Left
Agenda 10/19/2016
LAST DAY OF THE 1st QTR
  • Complete Any Unfinished Vocabulary
  • Complete Any Unfinished Journals
​Once you have completed all work, tell Major McDonald so she may grade it. 
Test List 10/19/2016
Lyn Castillo- BHS Media Center Front
Valentina Miller - BHS Media Center Conf Rm
Agenda 10/14/2016
RESEARCH PAPER EXTENSION: Due 10/14/2016 by 5:00 pm
  1. Complete Research Paper
  2. Complete Remaining Journals
  3. Complete Remaining Vocabulary Activities

Major McDonald will be available after school until 3:00 pm on 10/14/2016
Agenda 10/12/2016
RESEARCH PAPER EXTENSION: Due 10/14/2016
  1. Complete Research Paper
  2. Complete Remaining Journals
  3. Complete Remaining Vocabulary Activities
Testing at BHS Media
Jessica Kolodziej (Lab 1)
Elliott Lyle (Lab 1)
Erik Saltos (Middle)
Milagros Sanchez (Conf Rm)
Flavio Santamaria (Conf Rm)
Josef Thompson (Right)
Marcus Wright (Left)

Agenda 10/10/2016
Get out Laptops and login to this page
  1. Research Paper Due by end of class
  2. Vocabulary Ch 1-8 Activities are due by 10/14/2016
  3. Journals Due by 10/14/2016
Agenda 10/4/2016
Get out laptops and login to this page.
  1. Open your Research Paper in Office 365
  2. "Share" your Research Paper with everyone at your table.
  3. Read the paper of the person on your left and the person on your right.
  4. In an email to the owner of the paper and Major McDonald, offer 5-10 pieces of advice to your peers on how they can improve the paper.
  5. Once you have completed your email, read the advice of your peers and work on your paper.
Peer Editing Advice Options
  • Grammar
  • Spelling
  • Punctuation
  • Content
  • Flow of Paper
  • Completeness of Information
  • Advice on how to improve
  • Additional Ideas
Vocabulary Ch 8 Definitions
SUMMER READING DUE 9/30/2016!!!
1984 Test- Take by 10/5/16
Agenda 9/30/2016
Get out Laptops and Login to this page
  1. Work on research and fill in the information for your outline
  2. Completed Outline is due by the END OF CLASS
  3. Complete your research and make sure your Work CIted Page is updated
  4. If a part of the outline is not found in your research, delete it
Agenda 9/28/2016
Get out Laptops and Login to this page
  1. Work on research and fill in the information for your outline
  2. Outline is Due 9/30/2016
  3. If a part of the outline is not found in your research, delete it
Agenda 9/26/2016
Get out Laptops and Login to the page
  1. ​Chapter 7 Vocabulary Definitions
  2. Thesis Statement and Sources
  3. Make sure you have an outline
  4. Begin Research and fill in outline
  • www.bls.gov 
  • Industry Website
  • Educational/Training Website
WORKS CITED PAGE DUE BY END OF CLASS (100 pts)
Thesis Statement:
Currently, I am researching possible career paths and determining key requirements and advantages of my chosen field: ____________________. I have decided to research educational requirements, salary potential, and job opportunities.
Agenda 9/22/2016
Get out Devices and Login to this page
  1. ACT registration
  2. Research Paper Information
  3. In Office 365 Mail- email teacher your career choice (catherine.mcdonald@polk-fl.net)



career_research_paper_information.pdf
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career_research_paper_outline_-_google_docs.pdf
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Agenda 9/20/2016
Get out Devices and Login to this page
Get a Literature Book
  1. Vocab Ch 6 definitions
  2. Begin Explanation of Research Paper
  3. Career Path Survey
  4. Share results here
  5. Read "The Wife of Bath's Tale" p. 139
  6. Answer Questions on WoBT here.
  7. Complete Journal 8
wife_of_baths_tale.pdf
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Agenda 9/15/2016
  1. Get out devices and log in to this page
  2. Get a Literature Book
  3. Read "The Pardoner's Tale" p. 124
  4. Answer Questions in Forms here
  5. Complete Journal 7
  6. Complete Vocabulary Activities
pardoners_tale.pdf
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Agenda 9/13/2016
  1. Vocab Ch 5 Definitions (Activities due by 9/16/2016)
  2. Complete Journal 6
  3. Why go on a Pilgrimage video
  4. Begin the introduction to Canterbury Tales
  5. Take assigned Pilgrim from the story and answer characterization questions in Forms.
Reminder: Essay about yourself is due 9/15/2016
canterbury_tales_prologue.pdf
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Agenda 9/9/2016
  1. Complete Weebly about yourself and share with McDonald
  2. Work on Essay about yourself
  3. Complete Chapter 4 vocabulary activities
catherine.mcdonald@polk-fl.net
Agenda 9/7/2016
  1. Read the Passage "The Myth of the Latin Woman"
  2. Answer the 7 questions on the handout. Answer them in complete sentences with thorough answers. Each person will turn in their own paper to the substitute.
  3. Look at the Definitions for Chapter 4 Vocabulary, complete all online activities.
If you did not turn in the work, your grade will be a "0" with no makeup. If you were absent, the grades will not count against you.
myth_of_a_latin_woman.pdf
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myth_of_the_latin_woman_questions.docx
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Look at Prezi about passage

Agenda 9/2/2016
  1. Get out laptops
  2. Complete Any Unfinished Vocabulary Activities through Ch 3
  3. Complete Any Unfinished Journals
  4. Work on SWAY
  5. Work on First Writing Assignment.
/Agenda 8/31/2016/
  • First Writing Assignment (Due 9/15/2016)
  • Complete Journal 5
  • ​Work on Ch 3 Vocabulary Activities
  • Continue working on SWAY about yourself
  • Check grades and finish any incomplete work for this class.
​
unit_1_writing_assignment_1-_autobiographical_narrative.docx
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Agenda 8/29/2016
  • Review Classroom Expectations
  • Chapter 3 Vocabulary Definitions
  • Read "Only Daughter" by Sandra Cisneros as a group
  • Individually write a Summary of the passage using 5W's and H here.
  • Complete Journal 4
  • Work on Ch 3 Vocabulary
  • Continue working on SWAY about yourself
Write a Summary using 5 W's and H
  • Who 
  • What 
  • Where
  • When
  • How
  • Why
only_daughter.pdf
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Agenda 8/25/2016
  • Review Novel Project (Due 9/29/2016)
  • Read "Driving While Stupid" and as a group, using the listed devices, summarize how the writer creates humor
  • Continue Building SWAY about yourself
  • Complete Vocabulary Activities
  • Complete Unfinished Journals
driving_while_stupid.docx
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How does Dave Barry use ​Literary Devices to create humor?
  • Hyperbole (exaggeration)
    • ​Simile
    • Metaphor
    • Understatement
    • Stating the Obvious
 Agenda 8/23/2016
  • Vocab Ch 2 Defintions
  • Journal 3 to be answered here
  • Continue Building SWAY about yourself               (DUE 9/9/2016)
  • Work on Vocabulary Ch 2 Activities
Journal 3: 
Answer one of the questions below:
- Are you a worrier? Is there a particular worry that you can’t shake? How do you cope with worry?
- Dear Past Me . . .
- Dear Future Me .
. .
 Agenda 8/19/2016
  • Review Class Procedures
  • Collect School Paperwork
  • Brainstorm ideas for first assignment (ideas in file below)
  • Complete Journal 2
  • Continue building SWAY about your self
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Agenda 8/17/2016
  • Review Class Procedures
  • Collect School Paperwork
  • Unpack first assignment
  • Complete Journal 1
  • SWAY- Where do I come from?
    • Create a SWAY about yourself 
    • 15-20 sections with pictures
  • Complete Vocab Ch 1 Activities
Agenda 8/15/2016
  • Review School Paperwork
  • Review Class Procedures
  • Review Class Syllabus
  • Vocabulary
    • Vocab Ch 1 Definitions
    • Complete Vocabulary Prestest www.townsendpress.net (Due 8/19/2016)
    • Complete ch 1 Vocabulary Activites www.townsendpress.net (Due 8/19/2016)
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