American Literature: Notebooks are due Monday; research papers and IR are due Tuesday; final exam is on Wednesday.
View the study guide online
World Literature: IR is due Tuesday; final exam is on Wednesday.
View the study guide online. NOTE: The study guide as I have posted it below contains hyperlinks to the main texts that we have read in class but that are not in your literature book. For your convenience, they are also linked here.
Creation and flood story from Genesis
Psalm 19
Psalm 137
Popol Vuh
Enuma Elish
Epic of Gilgamesh
Medea
World History: No homework other than to study for the final exam, which is Wednesday.
View the study guide online.
Gospel of John: The only homework today is to study for the last unit test, which is over lessons 20-22 in the book, from Jesus' crucifixion in John 19:17 through his resurrection and appearances to his disciples in John 20-21. I hope that even after the semester is finished, each one of you will continue to reflect on the story of Jesus' life and that your lives will be transformed by the salvation we have through his death and resurrection. May you be set free from the power of sin and death and be filled with the peace, joy, and assurance that comes from knowing God's love.
Sunday, December 12, 2010
World Literature fall semester exam study guide
World Literature Fall Semester Exam Study Guide - With links to the readings
Literature of the Ancient World
Briefly summarize the following creation myths:
Popol Vuh
Enuma Elish
Genesis: Creation and the Flood
- What does parallelism look like in Hebrew poetry? Give an example of parallelism in Psalm 19 or Psalm 137.
- What are some symbols in the story of the Flood (in Genesis)?
- Who was Tiamat, and what happened to her? Who was Marduk, and why was he important?
- Geographically, were did the Enuma Elish and Epic of Gilgamesh come from?
Gilgamesh
- What are some characteristics of a quest story?
- Identify the following characters: Gilgamesh, Enkidu, Utnapishtim
- What happens to Enkidu?
- What is the end result of Gilgamesh’s quest?
- What are the two main themes of the Epic of Gilgamesh?
Medea
- Who wrote Medea?
- List and describe the main characters
- Vocabulary: tragedy, hamartia, tragic flaw, tragic hero
- What is Medea’s tragic flaw? What are several ways she fails to live up to Greek ideals?
- List the people whose death Medea causes.
- Does Medea suffer a downfall in the end of the play? What happens in the original version?
Julius Caesar
- Describe the author of this play and the time period in which it was written
- Describe the four main characters: Julius Caesar, Brutus, Cassius, Antony
- What are some ways in which events in the play are foreshadowed?
- Describe the ways that characters use persuasion. How does Cassius persuade Brutus? How do various characters persuade Caesar to do what they want? How does Antony sway the crowd?
- Compare and contrast Brutus and Antony
- Who is the tragic hero and why?
- Summarize each act.
- terms: blank verse, iambic pentameter, soliloquy
Research Paper
- Terms: MLA, bibliography/works cited, parenthetical reference, introduction, body, conclusion, hook/attention-getter, topic sentence, plagiarism
- Know how to paraphrase and how to give credit to your source if you have paraphrased information
- Know how to use sandwiching for quotes and what information to include in a parenthetical reference
Grammar
Grammar questions will be over the following topics from Language Network: parts of speech, pronouns, and capitalization. Questions will include but not be limited to:
- Choosing the correct pronoun (nominative, objective, or possessive case)
- Pronoun-antecedent agreement
- Making verbs agree with pronoun subjects, particularly indefinite pronoun subjects
- Using correct capitalization
- Identifying parts of speech (noun, verb, adjective, adverb, pronoun, preposition, conjunction)
Literature of the Ancient World
Briefly summarize the following creation myths:
Popol Vuh
Enuma Elish
Genesis: Creation and the Flood
- What does parallelism look like in Hebrew poetry? Give an example of parallelism in Psalm 19 or Psalm 137.
- What are some symbols in the story of the Flood (in Genesis)?
- Who was Tiamat, and what happened to her? Who was Marduk, and why was he important?
- Geographically, were did the Enuma Elish and Epic of Gilgamesh come from?
Gilgamesh
- What are some characteristics of a quest story?
- Identify the following characters: Gilgamesh, Enkidu, Utnapishtim
- What happens to Enkidu?
- What is the end result of Gilgamesh’s quest?
- What are the two main themes of the Epic of Gilgamesh?
Medea
- Who wrote Medea?
- List and describe the main characters
- Vocabulary: tragedy, hamartia, tragic flaw, tragic hero
- What is Medea’s tragic flaw? What are several ways she fails to live up to Greek ideals?
- List the people whose death Medea causes.
- Does Medea suffer a downfall in the end of the play? What happens in the original version?
Julius Caesar
- Describe the author of this play and the time period in which it was written
- Describe the four main characters: Julius Caesar, Brutus, Cassius, Antony
- What are some ways in which events in the play are foreshadowed?
- Describe the ways that characters use persuasion. How does Cassius persuade Brutus? How do various characters persuade Caesar to do what they want? How does Antony sway the crowd?
- Compare and contrast Brutus and Antony
- Who is the tragic hero and why?
- Summarize each act.
- terms: blank verse, iambic pentameter, soliloquy
Research Paper
- Terms: MLA, bibliography/works cited, parenthetical reference, introduction, body, conclusion, hook/attention-getter, topic sentence, plagiarism
- Know how to paraphrase and how to give credit to your source if you have paraphrased information
- Know how to use sandwiching for quotes and what information to include in a parenthetical reference
Grammar
Grammar questions will be over the following topics from Language Network: parts of speech, pronouns, and capitalization. Questions will include but not be limited to:
- Choosing the correct pronoun (nominative, objective, or possessive case)
- Pronoun-antecedent agreement
- Making verbs agree with pronoun subjects, particularly indefinite pronoun subjects
- Using correct capitalization
- Identifying parts of speech (noun, verb, adjective, adverb, pronoun, preposition, conjunction)
American Literature fall semester exam study guide
Study Guide: Eleventh Grade Fall Semester Exam
Place in order and define the following literary movements:
Puritan literature, Enlightenment, Romanticism, Gothic, Realism
Summarize the following stories, and familiarize yourself with their symbols and themes:
“The Masque of the Red Death”
“The Devil and Tom Walker”
“Dr. Heidegger’s Experiment”
“The Minister’s Black Veil”
Also familiarize yourself with the following works: “Images or Shadows of Divine Things” (Edwards), “The Raven” (Poe), “To My Dear and Loving Husband” (Bradstreet), “Song of Myself” (Whitman)
Terms: thesis statement, introduction paragraph, conclusion paragraph, parenthetical citation, plagiarism, source, anaphora, rhyme, rhyme scheme, meter, imagery, simile, alliteration, internal rhyme, mood, foreshadowing, symbolism, theme
Vocabulary: caprice, perversity, revile, iniquity, perpetrate, retribution, efficacy, zealous, benign, haggard
Grammar:
- Be able to choose the correct pronoun to complete a sentence (nominative, objective, or possessive case)
- Pronoun-antecedent agreement
- Subject-verb agreement
- Make verbs agree with pronoun antecedents
- Identify and correct sentence fragments and run-on sentences
Scarlet Letter:
- Who is the author?
- Describe each of the four main characters
- How do the characters respond differently to sin and guilt? What are the effects of revenge? How does Pearl act as a symbol as well as a character? How can we see the theme of individualism in this book? What are some symbols used in the novel?
Other:
- Describe in detail the characteristics of Romanticism and of Gothic literature. Be prepared to explain how specific works are characteristic of their respective genres. (Example: Evangeline is typical of Romantic literature in that nature reflects the mood of the characters.)
- Explain whether or the characters in the stories above (“Masque,” “Tom Walker,” “Dr. Heidegger”) are able to learn from their mistakes and change their ways. What faults bring about the characters’ downfall in “The Masque of the Red Death” and “Tom Walker”?
- Based on The Scarlet Letter and “Dr. Heidegger’s Experiment,” what do you think Hawthorne believes about confession and repentance?
Place in order and define the following literary movements:
Puritan literature, Enlightenment, Romanticism, Gothic, Realism
Summarize the following stories, and familiarize yourself with their symbols and themes:
“The Masque of the Red Death”
“The Devil and Tom Walker”
“Dr. Heidegger’s Experiment”
“The Minister’s Black Veil”
Also familiarize yourself with the following works: “Images or Shadows of Divine Things” (Edwards), “The Raven” (Poe), “To My Dear and Loving Husband” (Bradstreet), “Song of Myself” (Whitman)
Terms: thesis statement, introduction paragraph, conclusion paragraph, parenthetical citation, plagiarism, source, anaphora, rhyme, rhyme scheme, meter, imagery, simile, alliteration, internal rhyme, mood, foreshadowing, symbolism, theme
Vocabulary: caprice, perversity, revile, iniquity, perpetrate, retribution, efficacy, zealous, benign, haggard
Grammar:
- Be able to choose the correct pronoun to complete a sentence (nominative, objective, or possessive case)
- Pronoun-antecedent agreement
- Subject-verb agreement
- Make verbs agree with pronoun antecedents
- Identify and correct sentence fragments and run-on sentences
Scarlet Letter:
- Who is the author?
- Describe each of the four main characters
- How do the characters respond differently to sin and guilt? What are the effects of revenge? How does Pearl act as a symbol as well as a character? How can we see the theme of individualism in this book? What are some symbols used in the novel?
Other:
- Describe in detail the characteristics of Romanticism and of Gothic literature. Be prepared to explain how specific works are characteristic of their respective genres. (Example: Evangeline is typical of Romantic literature in that nature reflects the mood of the characters.)
- Explain whether or the characters in the stories above (“Masque,” “Tom Walker,” “Dr. Heidegger”) are able to learn from their mistakes and change their ways. What faults bring about the characters’ downfall in “The Masque of the Red Death” and “Tom Walker”?
- Based on The Scarlet Letter and “Dr. Heidegger’s Experiment,” what do you think Hawthorne believes about confession and repentance?
World History fall semester exam study guide
Genesis 1-8, Chapters 1-3
Dates:
• Give a date that would be in the third century B.C. . . .and the third century A.D.
• How many years is a decade? century? millennium?
Identify:
• Biblical view of history
• What did God create on each day of creation?
• Adam and Eve
• the Flood
• Noah
• Abraham
• homonid
• Cuneiform
• Bronze Age
• Ziggurat
• Polytheism
• Amorites (2000 B.C.)
• Hammurabi’s Code
• Phonecians, Phonecian alphabet
• Jews, Jewish religion
o What region did they come from?
o Who were the three kings of the golden age?
o In what year were the Jews scattered and exiled?
• Mesopotamia (3500 B.C. – 331 B.C.)
o Where is it located ? What rivers flow through it ?
o What is the Fertile crescent?
o Why is it significant?
• Sumerians (3500 B.C.)
o city-states
o What were their inventions?
• Assyrian Empire (850 B.C.), Ninevah
• Babylon
• Nebuchadnezzar
• Captivity of the Jews
• Persians
• Darius
• Egypt: Nile, deserts, source of the Nile, Upper Egypt, Lower Egypt
• Old Kingdom, Middle Kingdom, New Kingdom
• Hyskos
• Tutankhamon
• Hatshepsut
• Hittites (1900 B.C.)
• Akhenaton
• Ramses II
• Hieroglyphics
• Rosetta Stone
Chapter 4
• Harappa
• Mohenjo-daro
• Hinduism
• caste system
• reincarnation
• dharma
• Buddha
• Four Noble Truths
• Mandate of Heaven
• Confucius
• dynasty (name some)
• Yellow River
• Yangtze River
• Han dynasty
Chapter 5
• Socrates
• Aristotle
• polis
• Athens
• Sparta
• Delian league
• Peloponnesian War
• Crete
• Pericles
• phalanx
• Macedon
Chapter 6 – Roman Republic
Sparticus, Hannibal, Punic Wars, First Triumvirate, Battle of Zama, Crassus, Carthage, Plebian, Brutus, Cleopatra, Gauls, Battle of Zama, Alps, Pater familias, toga, mercenary, First Triumvirate, gladiator, Rome, Tiber River, Po River, Greeks, Etruscans, Patrician, Second Triumvirate, Punic Wars, patricians, Romulus and Remus, Battle of Zama, consuls, 44 B.C.
Julius Caesar: describe his rise to power and his assassination
Chapter 7 – Roman Empire 29 B.C. – A.D. 180
Pax Romana: what was it, and what were the dates?
Colosseum, Octavian Augustus, denarius, aqueduct, concrete, plebian, Rome (city), Latin, Greco-Roman culture, Epicurean, Stoic, Virgil, Aeneid, martyr, Pontius Pilate, Paul, Marcus Aurelius, Diocletian, Constantine, Fall of Rome (date)
How did Rome care for the poor?
How did Octavian contribute to the success of the Roman Empire?
What was Rome’s religion?
During what time period did Jesus live?
Describe the teachings of Jesus.
How did Christianity spread throughout the empire?
Why did the Romans persecute Jews and Christians?
What were the causes of the decline of the Roman Empire?
What were the barbarian groups that overran Rome?
Chapter 8 – Byzantine Empire (A.D. 450– 1453)
Bosporus, Byzantium, Black Sea, Sea of Marmara, Aegean Sea, Justinian, Roman Catholic Church, Orthodox Church, Muhammed, Mecca, Koran, mosque, Jihad, caliph, Battle of Tours, Cyrillic alphabet, Ottoman Turks
When was Constantinople founded, and by whom?
What was the Schism, what were its causes, and when did it occur?
In what date did Constantinople fall, and to whom?
What is the date for the founding of Islam?
Chapter 9 – Early Middle Ages (A.D. 450 – 1000)
Franks, Saxons, Clovis, monastery, Pope, Charlemagne, Charles Martel, Pepin the Short, Viking warships, Leif Ericson, Rollo the Viking, feudalism, vassal, fief, investiture, serf, Normandy
During what years did Charlemagne rule? In what year was he crowned by the pope?
What is another name for the North Men or Norsemen? What is the time period of their invasions and explorations? What were their home countries? Why did their raids eventually die down?
What was the relationship between a lord and a vassal? A vassal and a knight?
What was the strongest civilizing force in western Europe?
Chapter 10 – High Middle Ages (1000 – 1300)
Romanesque, Gothic, Otto I, Frederick Barbarossa, chivalry, squire, page, knight, troubadour, Elanor of Aquitaine, William Duke of Normandy, Battle of Hastings (and date), crusades, Francis of Assisi
What were improvements to farming methods during this time period?
What group of people invaded England in the Battle of Normandy, and what language was spoken in England as a result?
What were some motives for the crusades?
What was the result of the 4th crusade? Which crusade was most successful and why (of the first four)?
What two religious groups existed on the Iberian Peninsula until 1492?
Chapter 11 – Origin of European Nations
Richard the Lionheart, John I, Magna Carta, limited monarchy, Edward I, burgesses, “Model Parliament,” Louis IX, John Wycliffe, Council of Constance, Bubonic (Black) Plague, Charles VII, War of Roses, Henry VIII, Czar, Kiev, Ivan I, Kremlin, Ivan III, Ivan IV
What was the time period of the Black Plague, and what was its effect on Europe?
What were the dates of the Hundred Years’ War? Which nations did it involve? What were its four stages? What was the lasting effect?
Who was Joan of Arc—what did she accomplish, and what happened to her?
What new weapons were developed, and what old ones became outdated?
What kingdom did Ferdinand and Isabella rule? What kingdom did they defeat? What two people groups did they exile?
Dates:
• Give a date that would be in the third century B.C. . . .and the third century A.D.
• How many years is a decade? century? millennium?
Identify:
• Biblical view of history
• What did God create on each day of creation?
• Adam and Eve
• the Flood
• Noah
• Abraham
• homonid
• Cuneiform
• Bronze Age
• Ziggurat
• Polytheism
• Amorites (2000 B.C.)
• Hammurabi’s Code
• Phonecians, Phonecian alphabet
• Jews, Jewish religion
o What region did they come from?
o Who were the three kings of the golden age?
o In what year were the Jews scattered and exiled?
• Mesopotamia (3500 B.C. – 331 B.C.)
o Where is it located ? What rivers flow through it ?
o What is the Fertile crescent?
o Why is it significant?
• Sumerians (3500 B.C.)
o city-states
o What were their inventions?
• Assyrian Empire (850 B.C.), Ninevah
• Babylon
• Nebuchadnezzar
• Captivity of the Jews
• Persians
• Darius
• Egypt: Nile, deserts, source of the Nile, Upper Egypt, Lower Egypt
• Old Kingdom, Middle Kingdom, New Kingdom
• Hyskos
• Tutankhamon
• Hatshepsut
• Hittites (1900 B.C.)
• Akhenaton
• Ramses II
• Hieroglyphics
• Rosetta Stone
Chapter 4
• Harappa
• Mohenjo-daro
• Hinduism
• caste system
• reincarnation
• dharma
• Buddha
• Four Noble Truths
• Mandate of Heaven
• Confucius
• dynasty (name some)
• Yellow River
• Yangtze River
• Han dynasty
Chapter 5
• Socrates
• Aristotle
• polis
• Athens
• Sparta
• Delian league
• Peloponnesian War
• Crete
• Pericles
• phalanx
• Macedon
Chapter 6 – Roman Republic
Sparticus, Hannibal, Punic Wars, First Triumvirate, Battle of Zama, Crassus, Carthage, Plebian, Brutus, Cleopatra, Gauls, Battle of Zama, Alps, Pater familias, toga, mercenary, First Triumvirate, gladiator, Rome, Tiber River, Po River, Greeks, Etruscans, Patrician, Second Triumvirate, Punic Wars, patricians, Romulus and Remus, Battle of Zama, consuls, 44 B.C.
Julius Caesar: describe his rise to power and his assassination
Chapter 7 – Roman Empire 29 B.C. – A.D. 180
Pax Romana: what was it, and what were the dates?
Colosseum, Octavian Augustus, denarius, aqueduct, concrete, plebian, Rome (city), Latin, Greco-Roman culture, Epicurean, Stoic, Virgil, Aeneid, martyr, Pontius Pilate, Paul, Marcus Aurelius, Diocletian, Constantine, Fall of Rome (date)
How did Rome care for the poor?
How did Octavian contribute to the success of the Roman Empire?
What was Rome’s religion?
During what time period did Jesus live?
Describe the teachings of Jesus.
How did Christianity spread throughout the empire?
Why did the Romans persecute Jews and Christians?
What were the causes of the decline of the Roman Empire?
What were the barbarian groups that overran Rome?
Chapter 8 – Byzantine Empire (A.D. 450– 1453)
Bosporus, Byzantium, Black Sea, Sea of Marmara, Aegean Sea, Justinian, Roman Catholic Church, Orthodox Church, Muhammed, Mecca, Koran, mosque, Jihad, caliph, Battle of Tours, Cyrillic alphabet, Ottoman Turks
When was Constantinople founded, and by whom?
What was the Schism, what were its causes, and when did it occur?
In what date did Constantinople fall, and to whom?
What is the date for the founding of Islam?
Chapter 9 – Early Middle Ages (A.D. 450 – 1000)
Franks, Saxons, Clovis, monastery, Pope, Charlemagne, Charles Martel, Pepin the Short, Viking warships, Leif Ericson, Rollo the Viking, feudalism, vassal, fief, investiture, serf, Normandy
During what years did Charlemagne rule? In what year was he crowned by the pope?
What is another name for the North Men or Norsemen? What is the time period of their invasions and explorations? What were their home countries? Why did their raids eventually die down?
What was the relationship between a lord and a vassal? A vassal and a knight?
What was the strongest civilizing force in western Europe?
Chapter 10 – High Middle Ages (1000 – 1300)
Romanesque, Gothic, Otto I, Frederick Barbarossa, chivalry, squire, page, knight, troubadour, Elanor of Aquitaine, William Duke of Normandy, Battle of Hastings (and date), crusades, Francis of Assisi
What were improvements to farming methods during this time period?
What group of people invaded England in the Battle of Normandy, and what language was spoken in England as a result?
What were some motives for the crusades?
What was the result of the 4th crusade? Which crusade was most successful and why (of the first four)?
What two religious groups existed on the Iberian Peninsula until 1492?
Chapter 11 – Origin of European Nations
Richard the Lionheart, John I, Magna Carta, limited monarchy, Edward I, burgesses, “Model Parliament,” Louis IX, John Wycliffe, Council of Constance, Bubonic (Black) Plague, Charles VII, War of Roses, Henry VIII, Czar, Kiev, Ivan I, Kremlin, Ivan III, Ivan IV
What was the time period of the Black Plague, and what was its effect on Europe?
What were the dates of the Hundred Years’ War? Which nations did it involve? What were its four stages? What was the lasting effect?
Who was Joan of Arc—what did she accomplish, and what happened to her?
What new weapons were developed, and what old ones became outdated?
What kingdom did Ferdinand and Isabella rule? What kingdom did they defeat? What two people groups did they exile?
Sunday, November 28, 2010
Week of Nov. 29-Dec. 3
American Literature: This week and next week will be devoted to working on drafting the research paper.
Homework:
Monday: first five pages of the rough draft due Tuesday (quiz grade)
Remainder of the week: Submit research paper to Skillwriter by Monday, 12/6. Final draft due Tuesday 12/14.
World Literature: We are continuing to read Julius Caesar; unit test will be next week Friday.
Monday: Read 736-746. Summarize the action in ½ page.
Tuesday: Read pp. 747-757; iambic pentameter worksheet
Wednesday: Read 757-764. Summarize the action in ½ page.
Thursday: Read pp. 765-776. Complete character chart (key personality traits, key actions, has your opinion of the character changed?)
Friday: Read pp. 778-783. Summarize the action in ½ page.
World History: Having just finished a study of the Medieval era, we are now beginning to study how the concept of "nationalism" and nation first developed in Europe.
Monday: pp. 257-267. 1 page notes.
Tuesday: pp. 276-290. 1 page notes.
Wednesday: pp. 290-297. 1 page notes.
Thursday: Map. Read pp. 314-320. p. 320 #1-5
Friday: finish paragraph. Read 320-325 and do Define, ID, #1-5
Gospel of John: This week we are studying Jesus' final teachings to his disciples, his arrest, and his trial. Unit test over lessons 16-19 will be on Friday.
Monday: pp. 158-160 #9-12;. 163-166 #1-3
Tuesday: pp. 169-174 #1-6. Pages 174-176 #7-13.
Thursday: Read pp. 174-176. Do #7-13 on 176-178. Study for test tomorrow.
Friday: pp. 184-187 #2-7.
Homework:
Monday: first five pages of the rough draft due Tuesday (quiz grade)
Remainder of the week: Submit research paper to Skillwriter by Monday, 12/6. Final draft due Tuesday 12/14.
World Literature: We are continuing to read Julius Caesar; unit test will be next week Friday.
Monday: Read 736-746. Summarize the action in ½ page.
Tuesday: Read pp. 747-757; iambic pentameter worksheet
Wednesday: Read 757-764. Summarize the action in ½ page.
Thursday: Read pp. 765-776. Complete character chart (key personality traits, key actions, has your opinion of the character changed?)
Friday: Read pp. 778-783. Summarize the action in ½ page.
World History: Having just finished a study of the Medieval era, we are now beginning to study how the concept of "nationalism" and nation first developed in Europe.
Monday: pp. 257-267. 1 page notes.
Tuesday: pp. 276-290. 1 page notes.
Wednesday: pp. 290-297. 1 page notes.
Thursday: Map. Read pp. 314-320. p. 320 #1-5
Friday: finish paragraph. Read 320-325 and do Define, ID, #1-5
Gospel of John: This week we are studying Jesus' final teachings to his disciples, his arrest, and his trial. Unit test over lessons 16-19 will be on Friday.
Monday: pp. 158-160 #9-12;. 163-166 #1-3
Tuesday: pp. 169-174 #1-6. Pages 174-176 #7-13.
Thursday: Read pp. 174-176. Do #7-13 on 176-178. Study for test tomorrow.
Friday: pp. 184-187 #2-7.
Sunday, November 14, 2010
Week of Nov. 15-19
American Literature: After having finished our unit on Romanticism and Gothic Literature, we are beginning a research paper, which will be due at the end of the quarter.
Homework:
Monday: no homework
Tuesday: topic selection
Wednesday: research and take notes
Thursday: research, preliminary thesis
Friday: G.U.M. p. 100, 103; Works Cited page due Monday
World Literature: We have just finished our unit on Medea and are diving into another tragedy, Shakespeare's Julius Caesar.
Homework:
Monday: read p. 682-692. Take notes: strategies for reading (handout, p. 688), literary terms (686-689), and historical background (682-685). Also write your predictions based on these pages.
Tuesday: read 693-698. Worksheet.
Wednesday: read p. 699-711. Write down questions and comments as you read.
Thursday: read pp. 714-726
Friday: vocabulary worksheet
World History: Middle Ages; test is Friday.
Monday: read pp. 222-232. p. 227 #1, p. 232 #1-5
Tuesday: read pp. 233-241. p. 237 #1-6, p. 241 #1-5
Wednesday: read pp. 241-245. p. 245 #1-6
Thursday: study guide for test Friday
Friday: test
Gospel of John: this week's readings include John 13-16:33. Test Thursday over lessons 13-15.
Homework:
Monday: read and summarize p. 146 in a paragraph
Tuesday: study guide for test Thursday
Thursday: read and summarize John 14-16 (one paragraph per chapter)
Homework:
Monday: no homework
Tuesday: topic selection
Wednesday: research and take notes
Thursday: research, preliminary thesis
Friday: G.U.M. p. 100, 103; Works Cited page due Monday
World Literature: We have just finished our unit on Medea and are diving into another tragedy, Shakespeare's Julius Caesar.
Homework:
Monday: read p. 682-692. Take notes: strategies for reading (handout, p. 688), literary terms (686-689), and historical background (682-685). Also write your predictions based on these pages.
Tuesday: read 693-698. Worksheet.
Wednesday: read p. 699-711. Write down questions and comments as you read.
Thursday: read pp. 714-726
Friday: vocabulary worksheet
World History: Middle Ages; test is Friday.
Monday: read pp. 222-232. p. 227 #1, p. 232 #1-5
Tuesday: read pp. 233-241. p. 237 #1-6, p. 241 #1-5
Wednesday: read pp. 241-245. p. 245 #1-6
Thursday: study guide for test Friday
Friday: test
Gospel of John: this week's readings include John 13-16:33. Test Thursday over lessons 13-15.
Homework:
Monday: read and summarize p. 146 in a paragraph
Tuesday: study guide for test Thursday
Thursday: read and summarize John 14-16 (one paragraph per chapter)
Sunday, November 7, 2010
Week of Nov. 8-12
American Literature: This week we are studying a short but exciting unit on Romanticism and Gothic literature; the next test will be Monday of next week. Bring your literature books to class every day.
Homework:
Monday: read "Evangeline" and answer questions #2-4 on the worksheet. Read pp. 446-448 in the Literature book and complete the compare/contrast chart that we started in class.
Tuesday: “The Devil and Tom Walker,” p. 350-359; p. 360 “Thinking Critically” #2, 4
Wednesday: Read pp. 450-453 and take notes (Poe). Read pp. 467-470 and write a paragraph response (“The Raven”) (see handout)
Thursday: p. 471 #2, 4, 5. Read pp. 454-461 (“Masque of the Red Death”)
Friday: study for test Monday (Lonfellow, Irving, Poe; Romanticism vs. Gothic literature)
World Literature: This is our last week studying Medea by Euripides; we will analyze the play as a tragedy, spend some class time in dramatic readings of the text, and demonstrate our learning with a test on Friday.
Homework:
Monday: Read pp. 30-36. Vocabulary worksheet ("hamartia"): complete #1-3 and draw a picture on the back.
Tuesday: Read pp. 37-47 (end). Worksheet.
Wednesday-Thursday: study guide for test Friday
Friday: TBA
World History: This week we are studying the Byzantine Empire and the Rise of Islam, and we will also begin learning about the Middle Ages in Europe.
Homework:
Monday: Read pp. 194-197. Take notes. Study for quiz.
Tuesday: Read pp. 200-210 and take notes.
Wednesday: Read pp. 211-219. Notes.
Thursday: worksheet, project choice
Friday: read 10.2 and 10.3. Review questions: p. 231-2 #1-5, p. 237 #1-6
Gospel of John: This week's readings will include John chapters 11-13.
Homework:
Monday: Read John 11 and pp. 119-120 in the textbook. p. 120-122 #1-5.
Tuesday: p. 127-133 #1-10.
Thursday: Read and summarize “Study Skill-Hebrew thought” on p. 134-135. p. 134-136 #12-15.
Friday: pp. 139-144 #1-11. Read and summarize p. 146 in a paragraph.
Homework:
Monday: read "Evangeline" and answer questions #2-4 on the worksheet. Read pp. 446-448 in the Literature book and complete the compare/contrast chart that we started in class.
Tuesday: “The Devil and Tom Walker,” p. 350-359; p. 360 “Thinking Critically” #2, 4
Wednesday: Read pp. 450-453 and take notes (Poe). Read pp. 467-470 and write a paragraph response (“The Raven”) (see handout)
Thursday: p. 471 #2, 4, 5. Read pp. 454-461 (“Masque of the Red Death”)
Friday: study for test Monday (Lonfellow, Irving, Poe; Romanticism vs. Gothic literature)
World Literature: This is our last week studying Medea by Euripides; we will analyze the play as a tragedy, spend some class time in dramatic readings of the text, and demonstrate our learning with a test on Friday.
Homework:
Monday: Read pp. 30-36. Vocabulary worksheet ("hamartia"): complete #1-3 and draw a picture on the back.
Tuesday: Read pp. 37-47 (end). Worksheet.
Wednesday-Thursday: study guide for test Friday
Friday: TBA
World History: This week we are studying the Byzantine Empire and the Rise of Islam, and we will also begin learning about the Middle Ages in Europe.
Homework:
Monday: Read pp. 194-197. Take notes. Study for quiz.
Tuesday: Read pp. 200-210 and take notes.
Wednesday: Read pp. 211-219. Notes.
Thursday: worksheet, project choice
Friday: read 10.2 and 10.3. Review questions: p. 231-2 #1-5, p. 237 #1-6
Gospel of John: This week's readings will include John chapters 11-13.
Homework:
Monday: Read John 11 and pp. 119-120 in the textbook. p. 120-122 #1-5.
Tuesday: p. 127-133 #1-10.
Thursday: Read and summarize “Study Skill-Hebrew thought” on p. 134-135. p. 134-136 #12-15.
Friday: pp. 139-144 #1-11. Read and summarize p. 146 in a paragraph.
Tuesday, November 2, 2010
Week of Nov. 1-5
American Literature: This week, we will be finishing the unit on persuasive speeches; speeches will be presented on Wednesday through Friday of this week.
Homework:
Monday: Skillwriter assignment
Tuesday: prepare speech for tomorrow
Wednesday-Friday: persuasive speeches; no homework
World Literature: We are reading Medea by Euripides; please bring this text to class every day.
Homework:
Monday: worksheet (Medea's characteristics; background information)
Tuesday: read pp. 12-18
Wednesday: read pp. 18-24; worksheet (literary devices)
Thursday: TBA
Friday: TBA
World History: We are finishing a unit on Ancient Rome, and on Thursday and Friday we will begin studying another of the great empires of history, the Byzantine Empire.
Homework:
Monday-Tuesday: study guide for test Wednesday
Wednesday: no homework; notebooks will be collected
Thursday: Read pp. 178-185. p. 185 Def., ID, #2-6
Friday: Read pp. 186-193. Take notes.
Gospel of John: We are studying some key ideas and concepts from John chapters 8-10. The next unit test will be on Monday of next week.
Homework:
Monday: take-home test due tomorrow
Tuesday: pp. 109-115 #1-11
Thursday-Friday: TBA
Homework:
Homework:
Monday: Skillwriter assignment
Tuesday: prepare speech for tomorrow
Wednesday-Friday: persuasive speeches; no homework
World Literature: We are reading Medea by Euripides; please bring this text to class every day.
Homework:
Monday: worksheet (Medea's characteristics; background information)
Tuesday: read pp. 12-18
Wednesday: read pp. 18-24; worksheet (literary devices)
Thursday: TBA
Friday: TBA
World History: We are finishing a unit on Ancient Rome, and on Thursday and Friday we will begin studying another of the great empires of history, the Byzantine Empire.
Homework:
Monday-Tuesday: study guide for test Wednesday
Wednesday: no homework; notebooks will be collected
Thursday: Read pp. 178-185. p. 185 Def., ID, #2-6
Friday: Read pp. 186-193. Take notes.
Gospel of John: We are studying some key ideas and concepts from John chapters 8-10. The next unit test will be on Monday of next week.
Homework:
Monday: take-home test due tomorrow
Tuesday: pp. 109-115 #1-11
Thursday-Friday: TBA
Homework:
Monday, October 25, 2010
Week of Oct. 25-28
All classes: Students, be sure to plan on coming to parent-teacher-student conferences on Friday for extra credit in my classes.
American Literature: We have just finished a unit on Individualism, and we are about to learn strategies for making persuasive speeches.
Homework:
Monday: learning survey (page 1)
Tuesday: brainstorming/prewriting for speech; G.U.M. 91-2, 97
Wednesday: speech outline
Thursday: prepare speech for Tuesday or Wednesday next week
World Literature: Research paper is due Tuesday; after that, we will begin reading Medea by Euripides.
Homework:
Monday: self-assessment
Tuesday: research paper due today
World History: We are still studying Rome--finishing up the Roman Republic and beginning to learn about the Roman Empire.
Homework:
Monday: Worksheet (due Tuesday). Respond to Chesterton (due Wednesday).
Tuesday: read pp. 150-160 and take notes. Response to Chesterton due tomorrow.
Wednesday: Read pp. 160-169. p. 164 #1-4, other TBA
Thursday: TBA
Gospel of John: This week's focus will be on John chapters 8-9.
Homework:
Monday: Read the following passages: John 8:12-30, John 8:31-38, John 8:39-47, and John 8:48-59. For EACH passage, answer three questions: 1) What does it mean? 2) So what for them? 3) So what for us/me?
Tuesday: pp. 101-107 #1-11
Thursday: Take home test due date TBA
American Literature: We have just finished a unit on Individualism, and we are about to learn strategies for making persuasive speeches.
Homework:
Monday: learning survey (page 1)
Tuesday: brainstorming/prewriting for speech; G.U.M. 91-2, 97
Wednesday: speech outline
Thursday: prepare speech for Tuesday or Wednesday next week
World Literature: Research paper is due Tuesday; after that, we will begin reading Medea by Euripides.
Homework:
Monday: self-assessment
Tuesday: research paper due today
World History: We are still studying Rome--finishing up the Roman Republic and beginning to learn about the Roman Empire.
Homework:
Monday: Worksheet (due Tuesday). Respond to Chesterton (due Wednesday).
Tuesday: read pp. 150-160 and take notes. Response to Chesterton due tomorrow.
Wednesday: Read pp. 160-169. p. 164 #1-4, other TBA
Thursday: TBA
Gospel of John: This week's focus will be on John chapters 8-9.
Homework:
Monday: Read the following passages: John 8:12-30, John 8:31-38, John 8:39-47, and John 8:48-59. For EACH passage, answer three questions: 1) What does it mean? 2) So what for them? 3) So what for us/me?
Tuesday: pp. 101-107 #1-11
Thursday: Take home test due date TBA
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
Week of Oct. 19-22
American Literature: We have just finished our study of Nathaniel Hawthorne, and we will be sampling excerpts from individualist and transcendentalist writers. This week's readings are a smorgasbord ranging from impassioned speeches about liberty to poetry that takes a long look at human suffering; related topics include types of rhetoric, rights of the individual vs. obedience to the government, and whether morality comes from without or within.
Homework:
Tuesday: no HW
Wednesday: see handout
Thursday: read pp. 397-403. Finish pictures on academic vocabulary worksheets (x3: appeal to logic, appeal to emotion, transcendentalism)
Friday: Finish questions; read "O Captain!"
World Literature: This week's activities will center around teacher and peer conferences over the research paper; however, we will also be doing some grammar work in order to help you be able to edit your research paper for errors. Don't forget that the final draft is due on Tuesday, October 26 (next week).
Homework:
Tuesday: G.U.M. 161, 163, 175-6
Wednesday-Thursday: G.U.M. 167, 169, 178, 179
Friday: Paragraph: look at the rubric. Tell me what grade you want, whether you have done everything needed to receive that grade, and what else you can change to improve your paper and/or receive the grade you want.
FINAL DRAFT due Tuesday, October 26
World History: This week, we are studying Rome and will examine how one group of people was able to conquer most of the known world (Europe) at the time.
Homework:
Tuesday: read pp. 130-135. Map and worksheet.
Wednesday: read pp. 135-140. p. 141 Define, #1-6
Thursday: read pp. 141-147. Section 3 review (all)
Friday: read pp. 150-160; take notes (one page)
Gospel of John: We are currently reading and discussing John chapters 6-8.
Homework:
Tuesday: Read pp. 75-77. p. 77-81 #3-13
Thursday: Read pp. 83 and outline. p. 86 #3-15
Friday: pp. 93-98 #1-10
Homework:
Tuesday: no HW
Wednesday: see handout
Thursday: read pp. 397-403. Finish pictures on academic vocabulary worksheets (x3: appeal to logic, appeal to emotion, transcendentalism)
Friday: Finish questions; read "O Captain!"
World Literature: This week's activities will center around teacher and peer conferences over the research paper; however, we will also be doing some grammar work in order to help you be able to edit your research paper for errors. Don't forget that the final draft is due on Tuesday, October 26 (next week).
Homework:
Tuesday: G.U.M. 161, 163, 175-6
Wednesday-Thursday: G.U.M. 167, 169, 178, 179
Friday: Paragraph: look at the rubric. Tell me what grade you want, whether you have done everything needed to receive that grade, and what else you can change to improve your paper and/or receive the grade you want.
FINAL DRAFT due Tuesday, October 26
World History: This week, we are studying Rome and will examine how one group of people was able to conquer most of the known world (Europe) at the time.
Homework:
Tuesday: read pp. 130-135. Map and worksheet.
Wednesday: read pp. 135-140. p. 141 Define, #1-6
Thursday: read pp. 141-147. Section 3 review (all)
Friday: read pp. 150-160; take notes (one page)
Gospel of John: We are currently reading and discussing John chapters 6-8.
Homework:
Tuesday: Read pp. 75-77. p. 77-81 #3-13
Thursday: Read pp. 83 and outline. p. 86 #3-15
Friday: pp. 93-98 #1-10
Wednesday, October 13, 2010
Monday, October 11, 2010
Week of October 11-15
American Literature: We have just finished reading The Scarlet Letter, but before moving on to a different unit, we will spend some time reading a few of Hawthorne's excellent short stories.
Homework:
Monday: Read LN 132-133 and 135-136; G.U.M. 115-116, 118
Tuesday: Read Literature 500-513 ("Dr. Heidegger's Experiment"); worksheet
Wednesday: Write a one-page advice column to the characters in "Dr. Heidegger's Experiment."
Thursday: Read "The Minister's Black Veil"
Friday: Written response to "The Minister's Black Veil" TBA
World Literature: We are continuing to work on the research paper and will be learning about formatting and how to use a word processor to change the formatting, create a heading, etc. Conferences over the rough draft will be this week and next week. Final draft is due October 26. Don't forget that the test over research paper writing skills is on Thursday.
Homework: Continue working on the research paper (final draft due Oct. 26). Skillwriter assignment: write 1/2 page about OCSI volleyball for the yearbook; assignment due Friday afternoon in Skillwriter.
World History: We are finishing a unit on ancient Greece, after which there will be an opportunity to raise your grade on the previous unit test.
Homework/schedule:
Monday: worksheet (interview with Alexander the Great)
Tuesday: study guide for test
Wednesday: Chapter 5 test; no homework
Thursday: study for retest Friday
Friday: retest (ancient Egypt, India, China); no homework
Gospel of John: The first half of the week will be spent preparing for a test Tuesday; the second half of the week, we will look at some online resources for studying the Bible in depth.
Homework:
Monday: study guide
Tuesday: test; no homework
Thursday: worksheet
Friday: TBA
Homework:
Monday: Read LN 132-133 and 135-136; G.U.M. 115-116, 118
Tuesday: Read Literature 500-513 ("Dr. Heidegger's Experiment"); worksheet
Wednesday: Write a one-page advice column to the characters in "Dr. Heidegger's Experiment."
Thursday: Read "The Minister's Black Veil"
Friday: Written response to "The Minister's Black Veil" TBA
World Literature: We are continuing to work on the research paper and will be learning about formatting and how to use a word processor to change the formatting, create a heading, etc. Conferences over the rough draft will be this week and next week. Final draft is due October 26. Don't forget that the test over research paper writing skills is on Thursday.
Homework: Continue working on the research paper (final draft due Oct. 26). Skillwriter assignment: write 1/2 page about OCSI volleyball for the yearbook; assignment due Friday afternoon in Skillwriter.
World History: We are finishing a unit on ancient Greece, after which there will be an opportunity to raise your grade on the previous unit test.
Homework/schedule:
Monday: worksheet (interview with Alexander the Great)
Tuesday: study guide for test
Wednesday: Chapter 5 test; no homework
Thursday: study for retest Friday
Friday: retest (ancient Egypt, India, China); no homework
Gospel of John: The first half of the week will be spent preparing for a test Tuesday; the second half of the week, we will look at some online resources for studying the Bible in depth.
Homework:
Monday: study guide
Tuesday: test; no homework
Thursday: worksheet
Friday: TBA
Monday, October 4, 2010
Week of Oct. 4-8
American Literature: This is our last week studying The Scarlet Letter; the unit test for this book will be on Monday. Also, remember that your notebooks are due on Friday.
Homework:
Monday: G.U.M. p. 108 A; read chapters 19-20 (review)
Tuesday: Read chapters 21-22; worksheet
Wednesday: Read ch. 23-24
Thursday: paragraph - Who is the true hero of The Scarlet Letter?
Friday: study for test on Monday
World Literature: We are continuing to work on the research paper (first four pages of the rough draft are due Monday).
Homework:
Monday: Bibliography due tomorrow, if you have not already finished it
Tuesday: one-page outline due tomorrow
Wednesday: continue to research
Thursday: two intro paragraphs due Friday
Friday: rough draft (first four pages) due Monday
World History: We are beginning a short unit on ancient Greece; the next test will be Tuesday.
Homework:
Monday: finish worksheets and paragraph
Tuesday: Read pp. 102-114; answer p. 108 #2-5
Wednesday: Read pp. 115-127, make a 1-page outline
Thursday: map worksheet, p. 114 Define, ID, #1-6
Friday: study guide for test Wednesday
Gospel of John: We are about to begin another short unit (the last for this quarter) and will have another unit test on Tuesday of next week. Chapel this week will be on Friday instead of Wednesday.
Monday: Read pp. 59-60. pp. 60-62 #1-9.
Tuesday: pp. 63-66 #11-19.
Wednesday: pp. 68-72 #4-12.
Thursday: Read pp. 72-73. p. 73 #13-16.
Homework:
Monday: G.U.M. p. 108 A; read chapters 19-20 (review)
Tuesday: Read chapters 21-22; worksheet
Wednesday: Read ch. 23-24
Thursday: paragraph - Who is the true hero of The Scarlet Letter?
Friday: study for test on Monday
World Literature: We are continuing to work on the research paper (first four pages of the rough draft are due Monday).
Homework:
Monday: Bibliography due tomorrow, if you have not already finished it
Tuesday: one-page outline due tomorrow
Wednesday: continue to research
Thursday: two intro paragraphs due Friday
Friday: rough draft (first four pages) due Monday
World History: We are beginning a short unit on ancient Greece; the next test will be Tuesday.
Homework:
Monday: finish worksheets and paragraph
Tuesday: Read pp. 102-114; answer p. 108 #2-5
Wednesday: Read pp. 115-127, make a 1-page outline
Thursday: map worksheet, p. 114 Define, ID, #1-6
Friday: study guide for test Wednesday
Gospel of John: We are about to begin another short unit (the last for this quarter) and will have another unit test on Tuesday of next week. Chapel this week will be on Friday instead of Wednesday.
Monday: Read pp. 59-60. pp. 60-62 #1-9.
Tuesday: pp. 63-66 #11-19.
Wednesday: pp. 68-72 #4-12.
Thursday: Read pp. 72-73. p. 73 #13-16.
Sunday, October 3, 2010
World History - Greek Myths
For your assignment today, there are two worksheets. The first worksheet (no internet connection needed) is the one that says, "Greek Gods and Goddesses." For the second part of your assignment, you may choose one of two stories to read online. One is an adventure story about the Greek hero Jason and the Argonauts (you will hear a little bit more about him later in English class). The other is the story of Cupid and Psyche, a classic love story.
If you would like to read the story of Jason, click here:
http://www.mythweb.com/heroes/jason/index.html
Then click on "The Quest" and follow the blue arrows until you reach the end of the story.
If you would like to read the story of Cupid and Psyche, click here:
http://www.greekmythology.com/Books/Bulfinch/B_Chapter_11/b_chapter_11.html
You should have a worksheet in front of you which has some boxes for you to write down events in the story. (Event 1, Event 2, Event 3). However, these stories have more than three events. To make up for this, use the back of the worksheet to write down all the additional events in the story--you should have a total of at least ten.
Finally, after you have finished reading your story, write a paragraph responding to the appropriate prompt below.
Jason: What is Jason like as a hero, and what does that show about what the Greeks valued?
Cupid and Psyche: What does this story say about love?
If you would like to read the story of Jason, click here:
http://www.mythweb.com/heroes/jason/index.html
Then click on "The Quest" and follow the blue arrows until you reach the end of the story.
If you would like to read the story of Cupid and Psyche, click here:
http://www.greekmythology.com/Books/Bulfinch/B_Chapter_11/b_chapter_11.html
You should have a worksheet in front of you which has some boxes for you to write down events in the story. (Event 1, Event 2, Event 3). However, these stories have more than three events. To make up for this, use the back of the worksheet to write down all the additional events in the story--you should have a total of at least ten.
Finally, after you have finished reading your story, write a paragraph responding to the appropriate prompt below.
Jason: What is Jason like as a hero, and what does that show about what the Greeks valued?
Cupid and Psyche: What does this story say about love?
Monday, September 27, 2010
Week of Sept. 27-28
American Literature: We are continuing to read The Scarlet Letter and will finish this novel unit after camp.
Homework:
Monday: Read chapter 19
Tuesday: Read chapter 20; Skillwriter assignment
World Literature: This week, we will be researching in the library in order to find print sources for the research paper.
Homework:
Monday: 2 Works Cited entries due Tuesday
Tuesday: 4 Works Cited entries due by next Monday--at least two must be print sources
World History: Review and unit test over Egypt, India, and China.
Homework:
Monday: study guide for test
Tuesday: test; no homework
Gospel of John: We are summarizing and reviewing lessons 3-5 in preparation for a text next Monday.
Homework:
Monday: study guide due next Monday
Tuesday: notebook assignment for camp
Monday:
Homework:
Monday: Read chapter 19
Tuesday: Read chapter 20; Skillwriter assignment
World Literature: This week, we will be researching in the library in order to find print sources for the research paper.
Homework:
Monday: 2 Works Cited entries due Tuesday
Tuesday: 4 Works Cited entries due by next Monday--at least two must be print sources
World History: Review and unit test over Egypt, India, and China.
Homework:
Monday: study guide for test
Tuesday: test; no homework
Gospel of John: We are summarizing and reviewing lessons 3-5 in preparation for a text next Monday.
Homework:
Monday: study guide due next Monday
Tuesday: notebook assignment for camp
Monday:
Monday, September 20, 2010
Week of Sept. 20-24
American Literature: We are continuing to read The Scarlet Letter. This week's homework will consist of mainly reading assignments, with little written work, but there is also a vocabulary assignment that will be due next Monday.
Homework:
Monday: Read chapters 9-10
Tuesday: Read chapters 11-13
Wednesday: Read chapters 14-15
Thursday: Read chapters 16-17; vocab due Monday
Friday: Read chapter 18; vocab due Monday
World Literature: We are now beginning a research paper. You will have approximately one month to select a topic, research, and write a 6-8 page paper.
Homework:
Monday: G.U.M. 139-140 (all)
Tuesday: preliminary topic selection
Wednesday: final topic decision due Thursday
Thursday: working thesis due Friday
Friday: Works Cited page due Monday
Final due date for the research paper is October 15.
World History: We are finishing the chapter on Egypt and moving on to India and China.
Homework:
Monday: read "Book of the Dead" and make a chart
Tuesday: Read pp. 72-82. p. 78 and p. 82 "Define," "Identify," "Critical Thinking"
Wednesday: Read pp. 82-88. p. 89 "Define," "Identify," #1-5
Thursday: Read and take notes (one page) on pp. 89-93
Friday: worksheet
Gospel of John: This week, we will be examining Jesus' first two "signs" in John chapter 2 and his conversation with Nicodemus. The readings from the Bible for this week's class can be found here.
Homework:
Monday: pp. 45-46 #6-13
Tuesday: Write a news report about one of the events in chapter 2 (one page)
Thursday: read pp. 49-52, and answer questions #1-5
Friday: pp. 53-57, #6-13
Homework:
Monday: Read chapters 9-10
Tuesday: Read chapters 11-13
Wednesday: Read chapters 14-15
Thursday: Read chapters 16-17; vocab due Monday
Friday: Read chapter 18; vocab due Monday
World Literature: We are now beginning a research paper. You will have approximately one month to select a topic, research, and write a 6-8 page paper.
Homework:
Monday: G.U.M. 139-140 (all)
Tuesday: preliminary topic selection
Wednesday: final topic decision due Thursday
Thursday: working thesis due Friday
Friday: Works Cited page due Monday
Final due date for the research paper is October 15.
World History: We are finishing the chapter on Egypt and moving on to India and China.
Homework:
Monday: read "Book of the Dead" and make a chart
Tuesday: Read pp. 72-82. p. 78 and p. 82 "Define," "Identify," "Critical Thinking"
Wednesday: Read pp. 82-88. p. 89 "Define," "Identify," #1-5
Thursday: Read and take notes (one page) on pp. 89-93
Friday: worksheet
Gospel of John: This week, we will be examining Jesus' first two "signs" in John chapter 2 and his conversation with Nicodemus. The readings from the Bible for this week's class can be found here.
Homework:
Monday: pp. 45-46 #6-13
Tuesday: Write a news report about one of the events in chapter 2 (one page)
Thursday: read pp. 49-52, and answer questions #1-5
Friday: pp. 53-57, #6-13
Monday, September 13, 2010
Week of September 13-17
American Literature: We are beginning to read The Scarlet Letter. Our unit test over historical background and the Puritan tradition (also with some vocabulary from The Scarlet Letter) will be Monday of next week.
Homework:
Monday: Read chapter 3; write list of characteristics for Hester and Dimmesdale (1/2 page ea.)
Tuesday: Read ch. 4-5. Character sheets for Dimmesdale and Chillingworth
Wednesday: Read ch. 6-7. Character sheet on Pearl. Notebook & vocab due Friday.
Thursday: Read ch. 8. Vocab and notebook assignment due tomorrow.
Friday: study for test Monday.
World Literature: This week, we will be reading the Epic of Gilgamesh and the Popol Vuh.
Homework:
Monday: paragraph response: What is Gilgamesh like as a hero? Also finish the worksheet for Ancient literature.
Tuesday: Read the Popol Vuh Part 1 chapters 1-3, part 3 chapters 1-2
Wednesday: worksheet – chart
Thursday: study for test Friday
Friday: LN p. 177
World History: We are finishing chapter 2 (ancient Mesopotamia) and beginning chapter 3 (ancient Egypt) this week. The first test will be on Thursday.
Homework:
Monday: study for quiz over chapter 2
Tuesday: Read and outline pp. 52-57 (one-page outline)
Wednesday: study for test
Thursday: test; TBA
Friday: Read pp. 58-69, add to outline
Gospel of John: Our first unit test is Thursday. Also, we will spend most of this week studying John the Baptist (not to be confused with the author of the Gospel of John!)
Homework:
Monday: Pages 35-36 #5-6. Read Mark 1:1-8. Create a poster with an illustration of John the Baptist; on your poster, also answer the questions who, what, when, where, why, and how. Poster due Wednesday before chapel.
Tuesday: study for test Thursday (study guide); poster due tomorrow
Thursday: test; read pp. 36-37, answer #7-9
Friday: pp. 37-38 # 10-13
Homework:
Monday: Read chapter 3; write list of characteristics for Hester and Dimmesdale (1/2 page ea.)
Tuesday: Read ch. 4-5. Character sheets for Dimmesdale and Chillingworth
Wednesday: Read ch. 6-7. Character sheet on Pearl. Notebook & vocab due Friday.
Thursday: Read ch. 8. Vocab and notebook assignment due tomorrow.
Friday: study for test Monday.
World Literature: This week, we will be reading the Epic of Gilgamesh and the Popol Vuh.
Homework:
Monday: paragraph response: What is Gilgamesh like as a hero? Also finish the worksheet for Ancient literature.
Tuesday: Read the Popol Vuh Part 1 chapters 1-3, part 3 chapters 1-2
Wednesday: worksheet – chart
Thursday: study for test Friday
Friday: LN p. 177
World History: We are finishing chapter 2 (ancient Mesopotamia) and beginning chapter 3 (ancient Egypt) this week. The first test will be on Thursday.
Homework:
Monday: study for quiz over chapter 2
Tuesday: Read and outline pp. 52-57 (one-page outline)
Wednesday: study for test
Thursday: test; TBA
Friday: Read pp. 58-69, add to outline
Gospel of John: Our first unit test is Thursday. Also, we will spend most of this week studying John the Baptist (not to be confused with the author of the Gospel of John!)
Homework:
Monday: Pages 35-36 #5-6. Read Mark 1:1-8. Create a poster with an illustration of John the Baptist; on your poster, also answer the questions who, what, when, where, why, and how. Poster due Wednesday before chapel.
Tuesday: study for test Thursday (study guide); poster due tomorrow
Thursday: test; read pp. 36-37, answer #7-9
Friday: pp. 37-38 # 10-13
Tuesday, September 7, 2010
Week of 7-10 Sept. 2010
American Literature: In addition to doing some grammar practice, we will also finish up discussing the Puritan writings we read last week, and we will soon begin reading The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne.
Homework:
Tuesday: G.U.M. 5A, 11B, 14A
Wednesday: G.U.M. 106-108
Thursday: G.U.M. 94-5; bring Literature to class tomorrow
Friday: Read chapters 1-2; begin character sheet for Hester
World Literature: This week, we will be studying literature of the ancient world, beginning with the Enuma Elish and then moving on to the Epic of Gilgamesh.
Homework:
Tuesday: Read Enuma Elish online and complete worksheet
Wednesday: Reread summary paragraph of each tablet of the Enuma Elish. Find poetic devices. G.U.M. 4B, 7, 10A, 11B
Thursday-Friday: TBA
World History: After examining an alternate viewpoint about some species that scientists have identified as pre-human and discussing both points of view, we will begin studying ancient civilizations (chapter 2).
Homework:
Tuesday: finish your section of the group work worksheet; on p. 29, do "Reviewing the Facts" and "Researching and Reporting Skills."
Wednesday: Read pp. 30-37. p. 27 "Identify," #2-4, #5a. Finish worksheet.
Thursday: Read pp. 38-49. p. 43 #1-5. p. 49 #1-6.
Friday: On loose leaf paper, write a one-page narrative about the daily life of a person living in Sumer. Include details from the text.
Gospel of John: We have just completed a preliminary overview of John's gospel, and we are now beginning to take a closer look at the text, beginning with chapter 1. We will be looking very closely at some terminology that appears frequently. The test over the introductory material and the first two lessons of the textbook will be next Friday.
Homework:
Tuesday: Read pp. 19-22; answer questions #1-2.
Thursday: Read pp. 23-27 and answer all questions. Quiz Monday.
Friday: Read pp. 31-34 and answer all questions; quiz Monday; test next Friday.
Homework:
Tuesday: G.U.M. 5A, 11B, 14A
Wednesday: G.U.M. 106-108
Thursday: G.U.M. 94-5; bring Literature to class tomorrow
Friday: Read chapters 1-2; begin character sheet for Hester
World Literature: This week, we will be studying literature of the ancient world, beginning with the Enuma Elish and then moving on to the Epic of Gilgamesh.
Homework:
Tuesday: Read Enuma Elish online and complete worksheet
Wednesday: Reread summary paragraph of each tablet of the Enuma Elish. Find poetic devices. G.U.M. 4B, 7, 10A, 11B
Thursday-Friday: TBA
World History: After examining an alternate viewpoint about some species that scientists have identified as pre-human and discussing both points of view, we will begin studying ancient civilizations (chapter 2).
Homework:
Tuesday: finish your section of the group work worksheet; on p. 29, do "Reviewing the Facts" and "Researching and Reporting Skills."
Wednesday: Read pp. 30-37. p. 27 "Identify," #2-4, #5a. Finish worksheet.
Thursday: Read pp. 38-49. p. 43 #1-5. p. 49 #1-6.
Friday: On loose leaf paper, write a one-page narrative about the daily life of a person living in Sumer. Include details from the text.
Gospel of John: We have just completed a preliminary overview of John's gospel, and we are now beginning to take a closer look at the text, beginning with chapter 1. We will be looking very closely at some terminology that appears frequently. The test over the introductory material and the first two lessons of the textbook will be next Friday.
Homework:
Tuesday: Read pp. 19-22; answer questions #1-2.
Thursday: Read pp. 23-27 and answer all questions. Quiz Monday.
Friday: Read pp. 31-34 and answer all questions; quiz Monday; test next Friday.
Monday, August 30, 2010
Week of Aug. 30 - Sept. 3, 2010
American literature: This week we will briefly overview time periods in American literature, then begin specifically studying the Puritan tradition.
Homework:
Monday: Read Literature pp. 134-136, 138-139. List characteristics of Puritans.
Tuesday: no school
Wednesday: Read “Images or Shadows of Divine Things,” write down unfamiliar vocabulary
Thursday: writing assignment (write a page describing in detail how something in nature expresses a spiritual truth)
Friday: finish vocabulary worksheets (skip #4); vocabulary assignment in notebook
World Literature: This week, we will be looking at literature of the Bible, as well as doing some work with grammar.
Homework:
Monday: paraphrase the prayer (handout) by rewriting it in your own words. Write a paragraph response to Psalm 137.
Tuesday: no school
Wednesday: G.U.M. 5, 6, 13
Thursday: Read Ps. 19 and “The Sun” p. 38; complete worksheet
Friday: Paragraph: What do you think about when you look at the ocean? Use imagery to describe the ocean, then tell about your response to it. Also draw a picture on the back of the chart for "Bible as literature"
World History: We will begin the week by examining tools historians use when studying history (maps and dating systems), study the biblical account of creation and early history, and then move on to begin examining ancient civilizations from the Fertile Crescent.
Homework:
Monday: p. 6 #1-4, 6. Read p. 9-11. p. 11 #1, 3-5. Read and outline Genesis 1-3.
Tuesday: no school
Wednesday: Read and outline Genesis 6:5-9:18.
Thursday: none
Friday: Read chapter 1 (pages 17-27); make a one-page outline of the five kinds of homonids
The Gospel of John: We are finishing up our study of background information about the gospel of John and the Apostle John, and we will also spend some time studying key words that appear frequently in this book of the Bible. There will be a special chapel on Friday of this week.
Homework:
Monday: Skim John 11-21. Answer questions 5-8 (pp. 12-13). Quiz tomorrow over background information & lesson 1
Tuesday: no school
Wednesday: chapel
Thursday: no homework
Friday: chapel
Wednesday and Friday are chapel; remember to bring your Bible every day to class, including days when we have chapel.
Homework:
Monday: Read Literature pp. 134-136, 138-139. List characteristics of Puritans.
Tuesday: no school
Wednesday: Read “Images or Shadows of Divine Things,” write down unfamiliar vocabulary
Thursday: writing assignment (write a page describing in detail how something in nature expresses a spiritual truth)
Friday: finish vocabulary worksheets (skip #4); vocabulary assignment in notebook
World Literature: This week, we will be looking at literature of the Bible, as well as doing some work with grammar.
Homework:
Monday: paraphrase the prayer (handout) by rewriting it in your own words. Write a paragraph response to Psalm 137.
Tuesday: no school
Wednesday: G.U.M. 5, 6, 13
Thursday: Read Ps. 19 and “The Sun” p. 38; complete worksheet
Friday: Paragraph: What do you think about when you look at the ocean? Use imagery to describe the ocean, then tell about your response to it. Also draw a picture on the back of the chart for "Bible as literature"
World History: We will begin the week by examining tools historians use when studying history (maps and dating systems), study the biblical account of creation and early history, and then move on to begin examining ancient civilizations from the Fertile Crescent.
Homework:
Monday: p. 6 #1-4, 6. Read p. 9-11. p. 11 #1, 3-5. Read and outline Genesis 1-3.
Tuesday: no school
Wednesday: Read and outline Genesis 6:5-9:18.
Thursday: none
Friday: Read chapter 1 (pages 17-27); make a one-page outline of the five kinds of homonids
The Gospel of John: We are finishing up our study of background information about the gospel of John and the Apostle John, and we will also spend some time studying key words that appear frequently in this book of the Bible. There will be a special chapel on Friday of this week.
Homework:
Monday: Skim John 11-21. Answer questions 5-8 (pp. 12-13). Quiz tomorrow over background information & lesson 1
Tuesday: no school
Wednesday: chapel
Thursday: no homework
Friday: chapel
Wednesday and Friday are chapel; remember to bring your Bible every day to class, including days when we have chapel.
Monday, August 23, 2010
Welcome to a New School Year
Hello, and welcome (back)! Once again, I'm excited to begin a fresh school year with everyone. The classes I teach are American Literature (11th grade), World Literature (10th grade), World History (10th grade), and The Gospel of John (9th grade Bible). On this blog, you will be able to find weekly homework assignments and other class-related information.
For all classes, especially The Gospel of John: if you have not yet finished and turned in your survey from the first day of class, please hand it in tomorrow.
For all classes except The Gospel of John: Please make sure to bring book covers for all of your textbooks by Monday.
American Literature: The summer reading test over A Light in the Forest will be on Tuesday (beginning in the second half of the class period) and Wednesday. On Thursday, we will begin looking at some background information about American literature.
World Literature: The summer reading test over The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn will be on Tuesday and Wednesday. On Thursday, we will spend the last part of the class period learning about how to use the OCSI library.
World History: Tuesday will be a diagnostic quiz to find out how much you know about world history. On Wednesday, we will examine some different models for viewing world history, and on Thursday, we will examine and discuss viewpoints concerning the origin of the world and mankind.
The Gospel of John: This week, we will learn some background information about the Gospel of John and begin looking at its introductory chapters.
Homework for The Gospel of John:
Monday: complete survey and diagnostic.
Tuesday: Read pp. 14-15 in the textbook. List reasons that there are four gospels and why John may have wanted his to be different from the other three. (Length: about 1/2 page)
Thursday: Read John 1-10 (from the Bible). Answer questions #1-2 and #3 if applicable from the textbook (pp. 10-11).
For all classes, especially The Gospel of John: if you have not yet finished and turned in your survey from the first day of class, please hand it in tomorrow.
For all classes except The Gospel of John: Please make sure to bring book covers for all of your textbooks by Monday.
American Literature: The summer reading test over A Light in the Forest will be on Tuesday (beginning in the second half of the class period) and Wednesday. On Thursday, we will begin looking at some background information about American literature.
World Literature: The summer reading test over The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn will be on Tuesday and Wednesday. On Thursday, we will spend the last part of the class period learning about how to use the OCSI library.
World History: Tuesday will be a diagnostic quiz to find out how much you know about world history. On Wednesday, we will examine some different models for viewing world history, and on Thursday, we will examine and discuss viewpoints concerning the origin of the world and mankind.
The Gospel of John: This week, we will learn some background information about the Gospel of John and begin looking at its introductory chapters.
Homework for The Gospel of John:
Monday: complete survey and diagnostic.
Tuesday: Read pp. 14-15 in the textbook. List reasons that there are four gospels and why John may have wanted his to be different from the other three. (Length: about 1/2 page)
Thursday: Read John 1-10 (from the Bible). Answer questions #1-2 and #3 if applicable from the textbook (pp. 10-11).
Sunday, May 23, 2010
Week of May 24-27
11th grade English: This week's readings will include Hemingway, Faulkner, Flannery O'Connor, and T.S. Eliot.
Homework:
Monday: Read pp. 517-524. Write a sentence stating what happens in each section, then number them according to their chronological order.
Tuesday: Read pp. 528-538
Wednesday: Read p. 1032-1033. Do you agree with Kafka’s thoughts about bachelorhood?
Thursday: Read “The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock.” Writing assignment: create original similes/metaphors that compare two unexpected things.
Friday: study for test Tuesday
World History: Monday is our test over chapters 31-32 (World War II and Cold War era); after that, we will examine how the world has changed since the end of World War II.
Homework:
Monday: none (test)
Tuesday: none (biology field trip)
Wednesday: Read and take notes on pp. 776-781
Thursday-Friday: TBA
English 10: This week, we will finish reading Alan Paton's Cry, the Beloved Country; the unit test for this novel will be next Thursday.
Homework:
Monday-Tuesday: Read chapters 31-32
Wednesday: Read chapter 33
Thursday: Read chapter 34
Friday: Read chapters 35-36
John: We are continuing to discuss Jesus' arrest, trials, crucifixion, and resurrection. The last test for this class will be next Tuesday, June 1.
Homework:
Monday: p. 192-195 #7-11
Tuesday: p. 189-191 #1-5
Thursday: p. 192-195 #6-12
Friday: pp. 202-204 #8-12, skip #10
Homework:
Monday: Read pp. 517-524. Write a sentence stating what happens in each section, then number them according to their chronological order.
Tuesday: Read pp. 528-538
Wednesday: Read p. 1032-1033. Do you agree with Kafka’s thoughts about bachelorhood?
Thursday: Read “The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock.” Writing assignment: create original similes/metaphors that compare two unexpected things.
Friday: study for test Tuesday
World History: Monday is our test over chapters 31-32 (World War II and Cold War era); after that, we will examine how the world has changed since the end of World War II.
Homework:
Monday: none (test)
Tuesday: none (biology field trip)
Wednesday: Read and take notes on pp. 776-781
Thursday-Friday: TBA
English 10: This week, we will finish reading Alan Paton's Cry, the Beloved Country; the unit test for this novel will be next Thursday.
Homework:
Monday-Tuesday: Read chapters 31-32
Wednesday: Read chapter 33
Thursday: Read chapter 34
Friday: Read chapters 35-36
John: We are continuing to discuss Jesus' arrest, trials, crucifixion, and resurrection. The last test for this class will be next Tuesday, June 1.
Homework:
Monday: p. 192-195 #7-11
Tuesday: p. 189-191 #1-5
Thursday: p. 192-195 #6-12
Friday: pp. 202-204 #8-12, skip #10
Monday, May 17, 2010
Week of May 17-21
English 11: This week we will spend a few days finishing discussion of The Testament. Unit test is Wednesday-Thursday. After that, we will look at some short works by twentieth century authors.
Homework:
Monday: paragraph response--how is conflict maintained throughout The Testament?
Tuesday: study for unit test
Wednesday: test; no homework
Thursday: Read Literature p. 1024. How was Hemingway's writing influenced by his life?
Friday: Read Literature pp. 1019-1022. Write a short story in which you show readers what characters are thinking or feeling through dialogue and action (rather than by telling the reader what the character is thinking).
World History: This week, we will spend a few days finishing our study of WWII and then move on to the Cold War.
Homework:
Monday: Read Barefoot Gen excerpts; answer questions
Tuesday: Read ch. 32 section 1-2 (736-746). Notes.
Wednesday: Read 747-752. Notes.
Thursday: Read 747-752. Notes.
Extra credit opportunity for World History: Follow the link below and read Yuko Nakamura's story about surviving the atomic bomb in Hiroshima; write a 1/2 page summary and response.
http://kasamaproject.org/2008/08/06/%E2%80%9Ctowns-of-the-dead%E2%80%9D-a-hiroshima-survivor-speaks/
World Literature: We are continuing to read Cry, the Beloved Country.
Homework:
Monday: Read chapters 21-22. Worksheet.
Tuesday: Read chapters 23-24
Wednesday: Read chapters 25-26
Thursday: Read chapters 27-28
Friday: Read chapters 29-30
John: We are now studying the arrest and trials of Jesus. Unit test is on Friday. The new memory verse is Psalm 32:7-8.
7 You are my hiding place;
you will protect me from trouble
and surround me with songs of deliverance.
Selah
8 I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go;
I will counsel you and watch over you.
Homework:
Monday: Read pp. 174-176. Do #7-13 on 176-178. Study for quiz tomorrow over John 18 (all) – 19:16
Tuesday: pp. 184-187 #2-7
Thursday: pp. 189-191 #1-5. Study for test tomorrow.
Friday: pp. 192-195 #7-11
Homework:
Monday: paragraph response--how is conflict maintained throughout The Testament?
Tuesday: study for unit test
Wednesday: test; no homework
Thursday: Read Literature p. 1024. How was Hemingway's writing influenced by his life?
Friday: Read Literature pp. 1019-1022. Write a short story in which you show readers what characters are thinking or feeling through dialogue and action (rather than by telling the reader what the character is thinking).
World History: This week, we will spend a few days finishing our study of WWII and then move on to the Cold War.
Homework:
Monday: Read Barefoot Gen excerpts; answer questions
Tuesday: Read ch. 32 section 1-2 (736-746). Notes.
Wednesday: Read 747-752. Notes.
Thursday: Read 747-752. Notes.
Extra credit opportunity for World History: Follow the link below and read Yuko Nakamura's story about surviving the atomic bomb in Hiroshima; write a 1/2 page summary and response.
http://kasamaproject.org/2008/08/06/%E2%80%9Ctowns-of-the-dead%E2%80%9D-a-hiroshima-survivor-speaks/
World Literature: We are continuing to read Cry, the Beloved Country.
Homework:
Monday: Read chapters 21-22. Worksheet.
Tuesday: Read chapters 23-24
Wednesday: Read chapters 25-26
Thursday: Read chapters 27-28
Friday: Read chapters 29-30
John: We are now studying the arrest and trials of Jesus. Unit test is on Friday. The new memory verse is Psalm 32:7-8.
7 You are my hiding place;
you will protect me from trouble
and surround me with songs of deliverance.
Selah
8 I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go;
I will counsel you and watch over you.
Homework:
Monday: Read pp. 174-176. Do #7-13 on 176-178. Study for quiz tomorrow over John 18 (all) – 19:16
Tuesday: pp. 184-187 #2-7
Thursday: pp. 189-191 #1-5. Study for test tomorrow.
Friday: pp. 192-195 #7-11
Sunday, May 9, 2010
Week of May 10-14
English 11: This week, we will finish reading The Testament by John Grisham! Test is next week.
Homework:
Monday: Ch. 42-43. Vocab. Bring grammar workbook tomorrow
Tuesday: Ch. 44-45, G.U.M. 162-3
Wednesday: Read ch. 47-48
Thursday: Read ch. 49-50
Friday: Read ch. 51-52
World History: We are studying WWII this week.
Monday: Define 6 vocab (depression, free-enterprise, fascism, anti-Semitism, nazism, appeasement); read pp. 706-714 and take notes.
Tuesday: Read pp. 714-718. Notes.
Wednesday: Read pp. 718-722. Notes.
Thursday: Read pp. 722-727. Notes.
Friday: TBA
World Literature: We are continuing our study of Alan Paton's Cry, the Beloved Country.
Monday: Read ch. 11-12. Bring LN & grammar wkbk to class tomorrow. 2 sandwich quotes (see below)
Tuesday: G.U.M. 170-171. Read ch. 13-14
Wednesday: prewriting; chapters 15-16
Thursday: Skillwriter; read chapters 17-18
Friday: Read ch. 19-20
Sandwich quote assignment:
Write two sandwich quotes explaining events in the book: one about the bus boycott (chapter 8) and one about the housing situation (chapter 9).
Example of a sandwich quote:
In chapter 6, Msimangu says that Africans and Europeans should be apart because "we are often thrown off the trams by young hooligans" (Paton 58). This shows that people in South Africa are beginning to consider segregation as a solution to their problems.
John: In our study of the gospel of John, we are nearing the crucial chapters about Jesus' arrest, crucifixion, and resurrection. This week will focus on Jesus' final parting words to his disciples.
Monday: Read John 14-16 and summarize each chapter in a paragraph. Do pp. 147-151 #1-2
Tuesday: pp. 154-158 #1-4, 7
Wednesday: chapel
Thursday: pp. 163-166 #1-3
Friday: pp. 169-174 #1-6
Homework:
Monday: Ch. 42-43. Vocab. Bring grammar workbook tomorrow
Tuesday: Ch. 44-45, G.U.M. 162-3
Wednesday: Read ch. 47-48
Thursday: Read ch. 49-50
Friday: Read ch. 51-52
World History: We are studying WWII this week.
Monday: Define 6 vocab (depression, free-enterprise, fascism, anti-Semitism, nazism, appeasement); read pp. 706-714 and take notes.
Tuesday: Read pp. 714-718. Notes.
Wednesday: Read pp. 718-722. Notes.
Thursday: Read pp. 722-727. Notes.
Friday: TBA
World Literature: We are continuing our study of Alan Paton's Cry, the Beloved Country.
Monday: Read ch. 11-12. Bring LN & grammar wkbk to class tomorrow. 2 sandwich quotes (see below)
Tuesday: G.U.M. 170-171. Read ch. 13-14
Wednesday: prewriting; chapters 15-16
Thursday: Skillwriter; read chapters 17-18
Friday: Read ch. 19-20
Sandwich quote assignment:
Write two sandwich quotes explaining events in the book: one about the bus boycott (chapter 8) and one about the housing situation (chapter 9).
Example of a sandwich quote:
In chapter 6, Msimangu says that Africans and Europeans should be apart because "we are often thrown off the trams by young hooligans" (Paton 58). This shows that people in South Africa are beginning to consider segregation as a solution to their problems.
John: In our study of the gospel of John, we are nearing the crucial chapters about Jesus' arrest, crucifixion, and resurrection. This week will focus on Jesus' final parting words to his disciples.
Monday: Read John 14-16 and summarize each chapter in a paragraph. Do pp. 147-151 #1-2
Tuesday: pp. 154-158 #1-4, 7
Wednesday: chapel
Thursday: pp. 163-166 #1-3
Friday: pp. 169-174 #1-6
Sunday, May 2, 2010
Week of May 3-7
English 11: We are continuing to read The Testament by John Grisham.
Monday: Write an analysis of Rachel Lane as a character; use at least two sandwich quotes. Read ch. 29-32
Tuesday: Read ch. 33-36
World History: We are finishing up WWI; we will also study the Bolshevik Revolution this week, and our next test will be on Friday.
Monday: Read pp. 640-650. Notes.
Tuesday: pp. 650-657. Notes.
Thursday: study guide
Friday: test; no homework
World Literature: We are just getting into our last novel for the year, Cry, the Beloved Country, by Alan Paton.
Monday: Read chapters 5-6. Vocab sheet due Thursday
Tuesday: Read chapters 6-7. Vocab sheet due Thursday
Bible - John
Monday: chapel
Tuesday: pp. 139-144 #1-11. Read and summarize p. 146 in a paragraph
Thursday: study guide
Friday: test; no homework
Monday: Write an analysis of Rachel Lane as a character; use at least two sandwich quotes. Read ch. 29-32
Tuesday: Read ch. 33-36
World History: We are finishing up WWI; we will also study the Bolshevik Revolution this week, and our next test will be on Friday.
Monday: Read pp. 640-650. Notes.
Tuesday: pp. 650-657. Notes.
Thursday: study guide
Friday: test; no homework
World Literature: We are just getting into our last novel for the year, Cry, the Beloved Country, by Alan Paton.
Monday: Read chapters 5-6. Vocab sheet due Thursday
Tuesday: Read chapters 6-7. Vocab sheet due Thursday
Bible - John
Monday: chapel
Tuesday: pp. 139-144 #1-11. Read and summarize p. 146 in a paragraph
Thursday: study guide
Friday: test; no homework
Sunday, April 25, 2010
Week of April 26-30
English 11: This week, we will have our first unit test over The Testament (chapters 1-19), then continue reading the book.
Homework:
Monday: finish worksheet, study for test
Tuesday: Read chapters 20-21. Bring grammar workbook to class tomorrow.
Wednesday: Grammar workbook 157-159, vocab (due Friday), read ch. 22
Thursday: Read ch. 23-24. Vocab.
Friday: Read chapters 26-27.
World History: This week's focus will be on the Turn of the Century and WWI.
Homework:
Monday: skim chapter 26 and list the changes taking place during the turn of the century (3/4 page)
Tuesday: work on project, due Friday
Wednesday: Read 620-626. Take notes (one page).
Thursday: TBA
Friday: TBA
World Literature: In our current unit, we have been reading some nonfiction literature relating to the Holocaust. This week, we will broaden the focus and read some war poetry before taking our unit test. At the end of the week, we will begin reading our final novel for the school year, Alan Paton's Cry, the Beloved Country.
Homework:
Monday: finish worksheet; study for test Wednesday
Tuesday: no class (science fair)
Wednesday: no homework
Thursday: Read chapters 1-2. Bring grammar wkbk to class tomorrow.
Friday: Grammar workbook pp. 167-169. Read CTBC ch. 3-4.
John: We will have a unit test over lessons 10-12 on Monday, then continue through the book. This week's memory verse is 1 John 1:9: “If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.”
Homework:
Monday: no homework
Tuesday-Wednesday: no class (science fair and chapel)
Thursday: p. 119-124 #1-7
Friday: p. 119-133 #1-10. Read and summarize “Study Skill-Hebrew thought” on p. 134-135
Homework:
Monday: finish worksheet, study for test
Tuesday: Read chapters 20-21. Bring grammar workbook to class tomorrow.
Wednesday: Grammar workbook 157-159, vocab (due Friday), read ch. 22
Thursday: Read ch. 23-24. Vocab.
Friday: Read chapters 26-27.
World History: This week's focus will be on the Turn of the Century and WWI.
Homework:
Monday: skim chapter 26 and list the changes taking place during the turn of the century (3/4 page)
Tuesday: work on project, due Friday
Wednesday: Read 620-626. Take notes (one page).
Thursday: TBA
Friday: TBA
World Literature: In our current unit, we have been reading some nonfiction literature relating to the Holocaust. This week, we will broaden the focus and read some war poetry before taking our unit test. At the end of the week, we will begin reading our final novel for the school year, Alan Paton's Cry, the Beloved Country.
Homework:
Monday: finish worksheet; study for test Wednesday
Tuesday: no class (science fair)
Wednesday: no homework
Thursday: Read chapters 1-2. Bring grammar wkbk to class tomorrow.
Friday: Grammar workbook pp. 167-169. Read CTBC ch. 3-4.
John: We will have a unit test over lessons 10-12 on Monday, then continue through the book. This week's memory verse is 1 John 1:9: “If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.”
Homework:
Monday: no homework
Tuesday-Wednesday: no class (science fair and chapel)
Thursday: p. 119-124 #1-7
Friday: p. 119-133 #1-10. Read and summarize “Study Skill-Hebrew thought” on p. 134-135
Monday, April 12, 2010
Week of April 13-16
Welcome back!
English 11: We are about to start a new novel unit over John Grisham's The Testament.
Homework:
Tuesday: write definitions of literary terms; read chapter 1-2
Wednesday: Definitions of vocabulary (due F); read chapters 3-4
Thursday: Read chapters 5-6. Write a response paragraph about a theme of the book.
Friday: Finish Skillwriter if unfinished. Read chapters 7-9. Bring LN to class Monday.
World History homework:
Tuesday: Read pp. 535-543; take one page of notes. Quiz tomorrow (written quiz, not multiple choice).
Wednesday: Read pp. 546-554 and take notes
Thursday: Read pp. 555-565 and take notes
Friday: study for test Monday
World Literature: This week, we will finish The Hiding Place, after which we will begin a new unit over war literature.
Homework:
Tuesday-Wednesday: Read ch. 13-15 by Thursday.
Thursday: study for unit test over The Hiding Place.
Friday: none; bring LN and grammar workbook to class Monday.
John homework:
Tuesday: pp. 93-98 #1-10
Thursday: pp. 101-107 #1-11
Friday: skit project. Study for memory verse quiz (Ephesians 2:8-9).
English 11: We are about to start a new novel unit over John Grisham's The Testament.
Homework:
Tuesday: write definitions of literary terms; read chapter 1-2
Wednesday: Definitions of vocabulary (due F); read chapters 3-4
Thursday: Read chapters 5-6. Write a response paragraph about a theme of the book.
Friday: Finish Skillwriter if unfinished. Read chapters 7-9. Bring LN to class Monday.
World History homework:
Tuesday: Read pp. 535-543; take one page of notes. Quiz tomorrow (written quiz, not multiple choice).
Wednesday: Read pp. 546-554 and take notes
Thursday: Read pp. 555-565 and take notes
Friday: study for test Monday
World Literature: This week, we will finish The Hiding Place, after which we will begin a new unit over war literature.
Homework:
Tuesday-Wednesday: Read ch. 13-15 by Thursday.
Thursday: study for unit test over The Hiding Place.
Friday: none; bring LN and grammar workbook to class Monday.
John homework:
Tuesday: pp. 93-98 #1-10
Thursday: pp. 101-107 #1-11
Friday: skit project. Study for memory verse quiz (Ephesians 2:8-9).
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
Week of March 23-26
English 11: This is our final week of studying The Great Gatsby; the unit test will be on Monday (and continue to Tuesday). Remember that notebook assignments and IR are due Thursday, April 1.
Homework:
Tuesday - Read chapter 9; written response to the end of the story (1/2 page)
Wednesday - none
Thursday - TBA
Friday - study for test Monday
World History: We are studying the French Revolution and Napoleon; the test is on Friday.
Homework:
Tuesday - Read 496-499. p. 499 ID, #1, #4-7.
Wednesday & Thursday - Study guide due Friday; timeline due Monday
Friday - work on timeline due Monday
World Literature: We are continuing to read The Hiding Place and will have a test over chapters 1-10 on Tuesday of next week. Remember that notebook assignments and IR are due Thursday, April 1.
Homework:
Tuesday - Chapter 8; paragraph response
Wednesday - Read chapter 9
Thursday - Read chapter 10 (first half only)
Friday - Read chapter 10 (second half)
John: After having a test Tuesday, there is no homework for Tuesday (or Wednesday).
Thursday - TBA
Friday - pp. 75-81 #1-13
Homework:
Tuesday - Read chapter 9; written response to the end of the story (1/2 page)
Wednesday - none
Thursday - TBA
Friday - study for test Monday
World History: We are studying the French Revolution and Napoleon; the test is on Friday.
Homework:
Tuesday - Read 496-499. p. 499 ID, #1, #4-7.
Wednesday & Thursday - Study guide due Friday; timeline due Monday
Friday - work on timeline due Monday
World Literature: We are continuing to read The Hiding Place and will have a test over chapters 1-10 on Tuesday of next week. Remember that notebook assignments and IR are due Thursday, April 1.
Homework:
Tuesday - Chapter 8; paragraph response
Wednesday - Read chapter 9
Thursday - Read chapter 10 (first half only)
Friday - Read chapter 10 (second half)
John: After having a test Tuesday, there is no homework for Tuesday (or Wednesday).
Thursday - TBA
Friday - pp. 75-81 #1-13
Monday, March 15, 2010
Grammar review for World Literature
We are reviewing parts of speech. You may use this time to play the grammar games linked below, but you also need to turn in a signed statement to me at the end of class:
1) Write down which games you played, how many times you played them, and your total score for each game.
2) Write down the questions you missed (the question itself, not the question number).
3) Sign.
First game: parts of speech. Play the ADVANCED game; you are advanced.
http://www.funbrain.com/grammar/index.html
Additional games: if time allows, play each of these games once.
http://www.eduplace.com/cgi-bin/hme-quiz-start.cgi?Grade=2&Unit=3&Topic=Nouns+and+Pronouns&x=33&y=15
http://www.eduplace.com/cgi-bin/hme-quiz-start.cgi?Grade=3&Unit=4&Topic=Adjectives+and+Adverbs&x=31&y=8
http://www.eduplace.com/cgi-bin/hme-quiz-start.cgi?Grade=6&Unit=7&Topic=Prepositional+Phrases&x=67&y=11
If you finish, you may either play the above games again OR test yourself on English vocabulary at freerice.com :
http://freerice.com/
We are reviewing parts of speech. You may use this time to play the grammar games linked below, but you also need to turn in a signed statement to me at the end of class:
1) Write down which games you played, how many times you played them, and your total score for each game.
2) Write down the questions you missed (the question itself, not the question number).
3) Sign.
First game: parts of speech. Play the ADVANCED game; you are advanced.
http://www.funbrain.com/grammar/index.html
Additional games: if time allows, play each of these games once.
http://www.eduplace.com/cgi-bin/hme-quiz-start.cgi?Grade=2&Unit=3&Topic=Nouns+and+Pronouns&x=33&y=15
http://www.eduplace.com/cgi-bin/hme-quiz-start.cgi?Grade=3&Unit=4&Topic=Adjectives+and+Adverbs&x=31&y=8
http://www.eduplace.com/cgi-bin/hme-quiz-start.cgi?Grade=6&Unit=7&Topic=Prepositional+Phrases&x=67&y=11
If you finish, you may either play the above games again OR test yourself on English vocabulary at freerice.com :
http://freerice.com/
Sunday, March 14, 2010
Week of March 15-19
11th grade English: We have a test Monday over chapters 1-6 of The Great Gatsby; after that, we will be finishing the book.
Homework:
Monday: no homework
Tuesday: Chapter 7 pp. 119-131 (first half); define ch. 7-9 vocabulary
Wednesday-Thursday: Finish reading ch. 7. G.U.M. pp. 61-63 (both due Friday)
Friday: Read chapter 8
World History: We have a test this Monday over chapters 18-19 (European monarchies). After that, we will begin a shorter unit--we will take a look at the Age of Enlightenment (chapter 20) but will not read the entire chapter; after that, we will study the French Revolution and the rise of Napoleon (chapter 21). The next unit test will be over chapter 21 and a limited amount of information from chapter 20. Test will be Friday, March 26.
Homework:
Monday: none
Tuesday: Read 460-466. Define, #1
Wednesday: Read pp. 482-486. p. 487 Def., ID, #1-6
Thursday: Read pp. 487-491. ID, #1-9 Odd numbers
Friday: 492-496; p. 496 #1-7. Comparison/contrast chart: contrast conditions at the beginning of the Revolution ("The Assembly adopted many reforms") to conditions during the Terror ("Robespierre began the Terror")
World Literature: We are reading The Hiding Place by Corrie Ten Boom. We will read up to chapter 10 before Spring Break, have a test over the first part of the book, and then have another unit test after Spring Break.
Homework:
Monday: paragraph response; read chapter 3
Tuesday: Read pp. 46-64 (ch. 4 and beginning of 5)
Wednesday: Read up to p. 88 (end of chapter 6)
Thursday: Read chapter 6
Friday: Read chapter 7
Bible - John: This week's readings will include stories such as Jesus' conversations with Nicodemus and the woman at the well. We will have a memory verse quiz Friday over 2 Timothy 3:16-17 (see below) and a test next Tuesday over lessons 4-7.
Homework:
Monday: Write a paragraph summary of John 3:22-36.
Tuesday: 63-66 # 11-19
Thursday: pp. 68-72 #4-12
Friday: p. 73 #13-15. Study guide.
2 Timothy 3:16-17
All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.
Homework:
Monday: no homework
Tuesday: Chapter 7 pp. 119-131 (first half); define ch. 7-9 vocabulary
Wednesday-Thursday: Finish reading ch. 7. G.U.M. pp. 61-63 (both due Friday)
Friday: Read chapter 8
World History: We have a test this Monday over chapters 18-19 (European monarchies). After that, we will begin a shorter unit--we will take a look at the Age of Enlightenment (chapter 20) but will not read the entire chapter; after that, we will study the French Revolution and the rise of Napoleon (chapter 21). The next unit test will be over chapter 21 and a limited amount of information from chapter 20. Test will be Friday, March 26.
Homework:
Monday: none
Tuesday: Read 460-466. Define, #1
Wednesday: Read pp. 482-486. p. 487 Def., ID, #1-6
Thursday: Read pp. 487-491. ID, #1-9 Odd numbers
Friday: 492-496; p. 496 #1-7. Comparison/contrast chart: contrast conditions at the beginning of the Revolution ("The Assembly adopted many reforms") to conditions during the Terror ("Robespierre began the Terror")
World Literature: We are reading The Hiding Place by Corrie Ten Boom. We will read up to chapter 10 before Spring Break, have a test over the first part of the book, and then have another unit test after Spring Break.
Homework:
Monday: paragraph response; read chapter 3
Tuesday: Read pp. 46-64 (ch. 4 and beginning of 5)
Wednesday: Read up to p. 88 (end of chapter 6)
Thursday: Read chapter 6
Friday: Read chapter 7
Bible - John: This week's readings will include stories such as Jesus' conversations with Nicodemus and the woman at the well. We will have a memory verse quiz Friday over 2 Timothy 3:16-17 (see below) and a test next Tuesday over lessons 4-7.
Homework:
Monday: Write a paragraph summary of John 3:22-36.
Tuesday: 63-66 # 11-19
Thursday: pp. 68-72 #4-12
Friday: p. 73 #13-15. Study guide.
2 Timothy 3:16-17
All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.
Monday, March 8, 2010
Week of March 8-11
Extra Credit opportunity for all students: if you attend parent-teacher conferences with your parent(s), you will receive extra credit in my class.
11th grade English: We are continuing to read The Great Gatsby; on Monday, we will have a test over chapters 1-6.
Homework:
Monday - paragraph response: What is the American Dream? What is Gatsby's green light?
Tuesday - list and reflective essay (one page). See handout.
Wednesday - read chapter 6.
Thursday - study for test over chapters 1-6 on Monday.
World History: This week, we will be examining absolute monarchs of Europe; Monday will be a test over chapters 18-19.
Homework:
Monday - Read pp. 447-452; p. 452 section 2 review
Tuesday - Read pp. 453-457; p. 457 ID and #1-6
Wednesday and Thursday - work on study guide (due Friday)
Friday - study for test
World Literature: As we have just finished the research paper unit, I hope that everyone can feel a sense of accomplishment for having completed this large assignment. This week, we will begin reading The Hiding Place, a fascinating account of resistance to the Nazis in World War II era Holland.
Homework:
Monday - G.U.M. p. 50 A, 51 A-B
Tuesday - Paragraph response: how do you think you would respond if you lived in Holland prior to and during WWII? Read The Hiding Place pages 1-8.
Wednesday - Read pp. 8-16.
Thursday - Read chapter 2.
John:
Homework:
Monday and Tuesday - pp. 53-57, questions #6-13 (due Thursday)
Thursday - TBA
11th grade English: We are continuing to read The Great Gatsby; on Monday, we will have a test over chapters 1-6.
Homework:
Monday - paragraph response: What is the American Dream? What is Gatsby's green light?
Tuesday - list and reflective essay (one page). See handout.
Wednesday - read chapter 6.
Thursday - study for test over chapters 1-6 on Monday.
World History: This week, we will be examining absolute monarchs of Europe; Monday will be a test over chapters 18-19.
Homework:
Monday - Read pp. 447-452; p. 452 section 2 review
Tuesday - Read pp. 453-457; p. 457 ID and #1-6
Wednesday and Thursday - work on study guide (due Friday)
Friday - study for test
World Literature: As we have just finished the research paper unit, I hope that everyone can feel a sense of accomplishment for having completed this large assignment. This week, we will begin reading The Hiding Place, a fascinating account of resistance to the Nazis in World War II era Holland.
Homework:
Monday - G.U.M. p. 50 A, 51 A-B
Tuesday - Paragraph response: how do you think you would respond if you lived in Holland prior to and during WWII? Read The Hiding Place pages 1-8.
Wednesday - Read pp. 8-16.
Thursday - Read chapter 2.
John:
Homework:
Monday and Tuesday - pp. 53-57, questions #6-13 (due Thursday)
Thursday - TBA
Sunday, February 28, 2010
Week of March 1-5
English 11: We are reading The Great Gatsby but will also take a few side forays into grammar. Don't forget that the notebook assignment is due on Friday.
Homework
Monday: Read chapter 3 pp. 43-55 (first half); character sheets for Tom and Daisy
Tuesday: complete grammar workbook pp. 58-60; finish reading chapter 3 (up to p. 65); character sheet for Myrtle
Wednesday: Read chapter 4 pp. 65-79 (first half); character sheet for Nick and Gatsby.
Thursday: Finish reading chapter 4, pp. 79-85. Character sheet for Jordan Baker. Writing prompt. Notebook assignment due tomorrow.
Friday: Read chapter 5, pp. 86-102. Paragraph summary of the book so far.
World History: We will be reviewing the Renaissance for a make-up test opportunity on Wednesday, after which we will continue our study of the era of absolute monarchy in Europe.
Homework:
Monday: study guide for make-up test
Tuesday: study
Wednesday: make-up test (essay); no homework
Thursday: Read pp. 440-447. p. 447 ID, #1-5.
Friday: no homework (work on your research project for English class!)
World Literature: This is our last week of work on the research paper. The class will have substantial time to revise their rough drafts, and everyone will have a short conference with me either in class or after school so that you can get some feedback on your paper before turning in a final draft.
Monday: We will be using Skillwriter as another source for feedback on the research paper. Homework is to submit the rough draft to Skillwriter sometime today.
Tuesday-Friday: There are two ongoing deadlines.
- Notebook assignment is due Friday, March 5.
- Final draft of the research paper is due Monday, March 8.
John:
Monday: Read pp. 44-45. Answer questions 6-8. Write 1/2 page news report about one of the events in John 2 (due Thursday).
Tuesday: Answer questions 9-13 on pp. 46-47. News report due Thursday.
Thursday: study guide for test tomorrow (background information, John chapters 1-2)
Friday: Read pp. 49-52. Answer questions #1-5.
Homework
Monday: Read chapter 3 pp. 43-55 (first half); character sheets for Tom and Daisy
Tuesday: complete grammar workbook pp. 58-60; finish reading chapter 3 (up to p. 65); character sheet for Myrtle
Wednesday: Read chapter 4 pp. 65-79 (first half); character sheet for Nick and Gatsby.
Thursday: Finish reading chapter 4, pp. 79-85. Character sheet for Jordan Baker. Writing prompt. Notebook assignment due tomorrow.
Friday: Read chapter 5, pp. 86-102. Paragraph summary of the book so far.
World History: We will be reviewing the Renaissance for a make-up test opportunity on Wednesday, after which we will continue our study of the era of absolute monarchy in Europe.
Homework:
Monday: study guide for make-up test
Tuesday: study
Wednesday: make-up test (essay); no homework
Thursday: Read pp. 440-447. p. 447 ID, #1-5.
Friday: no homework (work on your research project for English class!)
World Literature: This is our last week of work on the research paper. The class will have substantial time to revise their rough drafts, and everyone will have a short conference with me either in class or after school so that you can get some feedback on your paper before turning in a final draft.
Monday: We will be using Skillwriter as another source for feedback on the research paper. Homework is to submit the rough draft to Skillwriter sometime today.
Tuesday-Friday: There are two ongoing deadlines.
- Notebook assignment is due Friday, March 5.
- Final draft of the research paper is due Monday, March 8.
John:
Monday: Read pp. 44-45. Answer questions 6-8. Write 1/2 page news report about one of the events in John 2 (due Thursday).
Tuesday: Answer questions 9-13 on pp. 46-47. News report due Thursday.
Thursday: study guide for test tomorrow (background information, John chapters 1-2)
Friday: Read pp. 49-52. Answer questions #1-5.
Sunday, February 21, 2010
Week of Feb. 22-26
English 11: Our unit test over writings of the Civil War and its aftermath will be on Tuesday. After that, we will take a brief look at historical context before beginning a new novel unit, The Great Gatsby.
Monday-Tuesday: no homework
Wednesday: anticipation guide, read Literature 740-741, 914-915, 922-924 and take notes.
Thursday: chapter 1
Friday: chapter 2, worksheet
World History: This week, we will be learning about the Elizabethan Age through the Restoration in England.
Monday: no homework
Tuesday: Read pp. 420-425. p. 425 ID, #1-5
Wednesday: Read 426-433; section 2 – take notes; section 3 – section 3 review on p. 434
Thursday: Read 434-437. p. 437 Define, ID, #1-5
Friday: TBA
World Literature: We are continuing work on the research paper. Outlines are due today (Tuesday for students going on the trip to Yomitan HS); first four pages of the rough draft are due Wednesday; final draft due Monday, March 8.
Monday: students who were gone today, bring your outline tomorrow
Tuesday: rough draft due tomorrow (first four pages)
Wednesday-Friday: Submit rough draft to Skillwriter by Monday, March 1; final draft due Monday, March 8
John:
Monday: Pages 35-36 #5-6. Read Mark 1:1-8. Create a poster with an illustration of John the Baptist; on your poster, also answer the questions who, what, when, where, why, and how (due Thursday)
Tuesday: Read pp. 36-37, answer #7-9
Thursday: pp. 37-38 # 10-13
Friday: Read John 2:1-25. Read pp. 41-42; answer p. 42-44 #1-5
Monday-Tuesday: no homework
Wednesday: anticipation guide, read Literature 740-741, 914-915, 922-924 and take notes.
Thursday: chapter 1
Friday: chapter 2, worksheet
World History: This week, we will be learning about the Elizabethan Age through the Restoration in England.
Monday: no homework
Tuesday: Read pp. 420-425. p. 425 ID, #1-5
Wednesday: Read 426-433; section 2 – take notes; section 3 – section 3 review on p. 434
Thursday: Read 434-437. p. 437 Define, ID, #1-5
Friday: TBA
World Literature: We are continuing work on the research paper. Outlines are due today (Tuesday for students going on the trip to Yomitan HS); first four pages of the rough draft are due Wednesday; final draft due Monday, March 8.
Monday: students who were gone today, bring your outline tomorrow
Tuesday: rough draft due tomorrow (first four pages)
Wednesday-Friday: Submit rough draft to Skillwriter by Monday, March 1; final draft due Monday, March 8
John:
Monday: Pages 35-36 #5-6. Read Mark 1:1-8. Create a poster with an illustration of John the Baptist; on your poster, also answer the questions who, what, when, where, why, and how (due Thursday)
Tuesday: Read pp. 36-37, answer #7-9
Thursday: pp. 37-38 # 10-13
Friday: Read John 2:1-25. Read pp. 41-42; answer p. 42-44 #1-5
Friday, February 19, 2010
10th Grade English research paper assignment
World Literature Research Paper
Your Task: Research and defend a position on a topic of your choice.
Steps:
1. Select a topic and narrow it down.
2. Generate research questions and an arguable working thesis.
3. Do preliminary reading; make a works cited page.
4. Take notes on all information to be used.
5. Based on your research, decide whether you want to keep your original thesis or change it; write a final thesis.
6. Write a detailed outline.
7. Type a rough draft with parenthetical citations and a works cited page.
8. Revise the rough draft based on comments from your peers and teacher.
9. Type the final paper with parenthetical citations and works cited page.
Requirements:
- Length: 6-8 double-spaced,* typewritten pages in regular 12 point, Times New Roman font, with 1-inch (2.54 cm) margins. All formatting should conform to MLA standards.
- Sources: Minimum of four, including at least two print sources (your textbook can count as one of the two). Wikipedia may not be used as a source, but you may use Wikipedia to find other, more reputable sources (scroll down to the bottom of the page and look at the list of sources on the Wikipedia page).
*Your double-spaced paper should have a total of at least 22-23 lines per page. If you only have 18 or less lines per page, reduce your spacing to 1.5.
Major Due Dates:
- Tuesday, Feb. 9: preliminary topic selection
- Wednesday, Feb. 10: final topic decision
- Friday, Feb. 12: working thesis
- Tuesday, Feb. 16: Works Cited page
- Wednesday, Feb 17: two introduction paragraphs
- Monday, Feb 22: outline due
- Wednesday, Feb 24: rough draft due
- Monday, March 8: Complete research paper due
Note: Be sure to keep all prewriting materials (notes, rough draft, outline, etc.) and submit them, along with your final draft, in a folder.
Suggested topics: You may either research a figure, such as an artist, writer, or scientist; or you may research an issue relating to the European/American side of WWI/WWII. Either way, you must have an arguable thesis, such as, “Abraham Lincoln must be considered the greatest US president because he succeeded in preserving the Union; the emancipation of slaves was a lesser goal which would have been resolved in a few years anyways.”
Your Task: Research and defend a position on a topic of your choice.
Steps:
1. Select a topic and narrow it down.
2. Generate research questions and an arguable working thesis.
3. Do preliminary reading; make a works cited page.
4. Take notes on all information to be used.
5. Based on your research, decide whether you want to keep your original thesis or change it; write a final thesis.
6. Write a detailed outline.
7. Type a rough draft with parenthetical citations and a works cited page.
8. Revise the rough draft based on comments from your peers and teacher.
9. Type the final paper with parenthetical citations and works cited page.
Requirements:
- Length: 6-8 double-spaced,* typewritten pages in regular 12 point, Times New Roman font, with 1-inch (2.54 cm) margins. All formatting should conform to MLA standards.
- Sources: Minimum of four, including at least two print sources (your textbook can count as one of the two). Wikipedia may not be used as a source, but you may use Wikipedia to find other, more reputable sources (scroll down to the bottom of the page and look at the list of sources on the Wikipedia page).
*Your double-spaced paper should have a total of at least 22-23 lines per page. If you only have 18 or less lines per page, reduce your spacing to 1.5.
Major Due Dates:
- Tuesday, Feb. 9: preliminary topic selection
- Wednesday, Feb. 10: final topic decision
- Friday, Feb. 12: working thesis
- Tuesday, Feb. 16: Works Cited page
- Wednesday, Feb 17: two introduction paragraphs
- Monday, Feb 22: outline due
- Wednesday, Feb 24: rough draft due
- Monday, March 8: Complete research paper due
Note: Be sure to keep all prewriting materials (notes, rough draft, outline, etc.) and submit them, along with your final draft, in a folder.
Suggested topics: You may either research a figure, such as an artist, writer, or scientist; or you may research an issue relating to the European/American side of WWI/WWII. Either way, you must have an arguable thesis, such as, “Abraham Lincoln must be considered the greatest US president because he succeeded in preserving the Union; the emancipation of slaves was a lesser goal which would have been resolved in a few years anyways.”
Monday, February 15, 2010
Week of Feb. 16-19
English 11: This week, we will finish our discussion of Mark Twain and examine some nineteenth century American poets. Unit test on Monday next week.
Tuesday: review "An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge," Twain stories
Wednesday: Skillwriter; read Literature pp. 746-749
Thursday: grammar workbook p. 57 all; p. 59 A, C (skip B); read Literature pp. 752-753, 756-759, 835-837
Friday: study for test on Monday
World History: We are finishing our unit on the Renaissance and will have a test on Friday.
Tuesday: Read 410-411. p. 411 #1-6
Wednesday: Begin reviewing for test Friday (chapters 15-17)
Thursday: Study for test Friday (chapters 15-17)
Friday: no homework
World Literature: We are continuing work on the research paper.
Tuesday: bring two introduction paragraphs (two different strategies) to class tomorrow.
Wednesday: work on outline (due Mon. February 22) and rough draft (due Wed. February 24)
Thursday: Grammar workbook TBA; see above
Friday: no class--International Fair
John:
Tuesday: Read pp. 23-27 and answer all questions.
Thursday: pp. 31-34 and questions
Friday: no class--International Fair
Tuesday: review "An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge," Twain stories
Wednesday: Skillwriter; read Literature pp. 746-749
Thursday: grammar workbook p. 57 all; p. 59 A, C (skip B); read Literature pp. 752-753, 756-759, 835-837
Friday: study for test on Monday
World History: We are finishing our unit on the Renaissance and will have a test on Friday.
Tuesday: Read 410-411. p. 411 #1-6
Wednesday: Begin reviewing for test Friday (chapters 15-17)
Thursday: Study for test Friday (chapters 15-17)
Friday: no homework
World Literature: We are continuing work on the research paper.
Tuesday: bring two introduction paragraphs (two different strategies) to class tomorrow.
Wednesday: work on outline (due Mon. February 22) and rough draft (due Wed. February 24)
Thursday: Grammar workbook TBA; see above
Friday: no class--International Fair
John:
Tuesday: Read pp. 23-27 and answer all questions.
Thursday: pp. 31-34 and questions
Friday: no class--International Fair
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
February 8-12
Welcome back!
English 11 - We will be reading some short stories and poems from the time period from the Civil War to the end of the nineteenth century before beginning a novel unit.
Monday: Language Network p. 77
Tuesday: Read Literature pp. 180-189. Grammar workbook p. 56
Wednesday: Vocab worksheet (front side with the word list only; write definitions of all words and the sentence the word is found in for those from "Owl Creek Bridge" only)
Thursday: Read Literature pp. 670-675. Grammar workbook TBA
Friday: Literature pp. 679-684; finish vocabulary worksheet
World History - This week and next week, we are studying one of the most dynamic and exciting time periods in European history, the Renaissance.
Monday: Read 358-369. p. 364 Define, ID, even numbers
Tuesday: Read 273-283 and take notes.
Wednesday: Read 384-389. p. 386 Define, #1-5; p. 389 Define, #1-5
Thursday: pp. 392-401; TBA
Friday: pp. 402-410, TBA
World Literature - We are beginning to work on this year's research paper assignment. The final length should be 6-8 typed and double-spaced pages, and students will have approximately one month to complete this assignment. Final due date is Monday, March 8.
Monday: choose a topic (preliminary)
Tuesday: research
Wednesday: finalize topic choice; research
Thursday: TBA
Friday: Works Cited page and two intro paragraphs due Tuesday
John - In this class, we will systematically study the most unique of the four accounts of Jesus' life: the gospel of John.
Monday: Read pp. 14-15. List reasons there are four gospels and reasons John may have wanted his to be different from the others.
Tuesday: pp. 10-11 #1-3
Thursday: pp. 12-13 #5-7 (answer all questions that are applicable to you). Quiz tomorrow.
Friday: Read pp. 19-22 and answer #1-2.
English 11 - We will be reading some short stories and poems from the time period from the Civil War to the end of the nineteenth century before beginning a novel unit.
Monday: Language Network p. 77
Tuesday: Read Literature pp. 180-189. Grammar workbook p. 56
Wednesday: Vocab worksheet (front side with the word list only; write definitions of all words and the sentence the word is found in for those from "Owl Creek Bridge" only)
Thursday: Read Literature pp. 670-675. Grammar workbook TBA
Friday: Literature pp. 679-684; finish vocabulary worksheet
World History - This week and next week, we are studying one of the most dynamic and exciting time periods in European history, the Renaissance.
Monday: Read 358-369. p. 364 Define, ID, even numbers
Tuesday: Read 273-283 and take notes.
Wednesday: Read 384-389. p. 386 Define, #1-5; p. 389 Define, #1-5
Thursday: pp. 392-401; TBA
Friday: pp. 402-410, TBA
World Literature - We are beginning to work on this year's research paper assignment. The final length should be 6-8 typed and double-spaced pages, and students will have approximately one month to complete this assignment. Final due date is Monday, March 8.
Monday: choose a topic (preliminary)
Tuesday: research
Wednesday: finalize topic choice; research
Thursday: TBA
Friday: Works Cited page and two intro paragraphs due Tuesday
John - In this class, we will systematically study the most unique of the four accounts of Jesus' life: the gospel of John.
Monday: Read pp. 14-15. List reasons there are four gospels and reasons John may have wanted his to be different from the others.
Tuesday: pp. 10-11 #1-3
Thursday: pp. 12-13 #5-7 (answer all questions that are applicable to you). Quiz tomorrow.
Friday: Read pp. 19-22 and answer #1-2.
Monday, January 11, 2010
Week of Jan. 11-15
Homework for Asian History:
Monday - Read and take notes on pp. 12-21. Map project.
Tuesday - Read and take notes on pp. 85-94.
Wednesday/Thursday - TBA
Friday - Write a one-page description and response.
Monday - Read and take notes on pp. 12-21. Map project.
Tuesday - Read and take notes on pp. 85-94.
Wednesday/Thursday - TBA
Friday - Write a one-page description and response.
Monday, January 4, 2010
J-term Asian History
Welcome back!
This year's Asian History class will focus on China, Japan, Okinawa, and Korea, with a research project in which students will research and prepare a project on a country of their choice from Southeast Asia. See syllabus below for details.
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Syllabus
Asian History
Hour: 10:30-3:30 (homeroom and lunch 12:05-1:05)
Teacher Name: Ms. Amber Fontenot
Room Number: 332
E-mail Address: Amber.Fontenot@ocsi.org
Blog Address: http://ocsi-humanities.blogspot.com
School Phone Number: 958-3000
The best time for parents to call me is: from 8:30 to 10:30 AM or 3-4 PM
Number of Credits: ½ credit
Course Description: This course is a survey of social and political history of Asia, featuring major units on China, Japan, Okinawa, Korea, and an independent research project on Southeast Asia. For each country or region, students will examine the country’s history from ancient times onward, key people, geography, cultural contributions, significant current events and issues facing the country today, and the efforts of Christian missions both historically and in modern times.
Course Objectives:
· Students will recognize the hand of God in human affairs: the rise and fall of empires, kingdoms, and nations.
· Map skills; identify significant places on a map
· Identify significant events on a historical timeline
· Identify causes and effects of key historical events
· Examine the major religions, philosophies, and current government structures of each country
· Examine the way that current events are shaping modern Asia
· Conduct additional research on the culture and traditions of each region
· A study of the history of Okinawa and field trip to Shuri Castle and the Naha Natural History Museum
Class Texts:
World Regional Studies: China
World Regional Studies: Japan
Materials you should bring to class every day:
- A notebook (B5)
- Loose-leaf paper
- A folder for handouts
- Pens, pencils, erasers
- The textbook needed for that class session (weeks 1 and 2)
Grading:
Unit tests 40%
Four tests: each test is worth 10% of your final grade.
Research project 10%
Group research project over a country in Southeast Asia.
Quizzes/other projects 20%
Quizzes will be given with a frequency of at least once per week.
Daily assignments 20%
Will include maps, timelines, etc.
Class participation 10%
Includes on-task work during individual and group work time as well as participation by asking questions, answering questions, speaking in group discussions, etc.
Expectations:
- Come to class with a positive attitude and be ready to learn.
- Be in your seat when the bell rings and begin bellwork immediately at the beginning of class.
- Assignments are expected to be turned in on time; no credit will be given for late homework assignments.
- During class, take notes and participate in class discussions.
Class Rules:
- Respect: Respect each other, your teacher, and the school rules.
- Expectations: Come with an open mind and a positive attitude; be ready to explore and ask questions.
- Materials: Come to class prepared—you should have all necessary books, materials, and assignments when the bell rings.
Class Schedule:
Week 1: China; unit test
Week 2: Japan; unit test
Week 3: Okinawa; unit test
Week 4: Field trip; Korea; research project on Southeast Asia; unit test (Korea)
This year's Asian History class will focus on China, Japan, Okinawa, and Korea, with a research project in which students will research and prepare a project on a country of their choice from Southeast Asia. See syllabus below for details.
*****
Syllabus
Asian History
Hour: 10:30-3:30 (homeroom and lunch 12:05-1:05)
Teacher Name: Ms. Amber Fontenot
Room Number: 332
E-mail Address: Amber.Fontenot@ocsi.org
Blog Address: http://ocsi-humanities.blogspot.com
School Phone Number: 958-3000
The best time for parents to call me is: from 8:30 to 10:30 AM or 3-4 PM
Number of Credits: ½ credit
Course Description: This course is a survey of social and political history of Asia, featuring major units on China, Japan, Okinawa, Korea, and an independent research project on Southeast Asia. For each country or region, students will examine the country’s history from ancient times onward, key people, geography, cultural contributions, significant current events and issues facing the country today, and the efforts of Christian missions both historically and in modern times.
Course Objectives:
· Students will recognize the hand of God in human affairs: the rise and fall of empires, kingdoms, and nations.
· Map skills; identify significant places on a map
· Identify significant events on a historical timeline
· Identify causes and effects of key historical events
· Examine the major religions, philosophies, and current government structures of each country
· Examine the way that current events are shaping modern Asia
· Conduct additional research on the culture and traditions of each region
· A study of the history of Okinawa and field trip to Shuri Castle and the Naha Natural History Museum
Class Texts:
World Regional Studies: China
World Regional Studies: Japan
Materials you should bring to class every day:
- A notebook (B5)
- Loose-leaf paper
- A folder for handouts
- Pens, pencils, erasers
- The textbook needed for that class session (weeks 1 and 2)
Grading:
Unit tests 40%
Four tests: each test is worth 10% of your final grade.
Research project 10%
Group research project over a country in Southeast Asia.
Quizzes/other projects 20%
Quizzes will be given with a frequency of at least once per week.
Daily assignments 20%
Will include maps, timelines, etc.
Class participation 10%
Includes on-task work during individual and group work time as well as participation by asking questions, answering questions, speaking in group discussions, etc.
Expectations:
- Come to class with a positive attitude and be ready to learn.
- Be in your seat when the bell rings and begin bellwork immediately at the beginning of class.
- Assignments are expected to be turned in on time; no credit will be given for late homework assignments.
- During class, take notes and participate in class discussions.
Class Rules:
- Respect: Respect each other, your teacher, and the school rules.
- Expectations: Come with an open mind and a positive attitude; be ready to explore and ask questions.
- Materials: Come to class prepared—you should have all necessary books, materials, and assignments when the bell rings.
Class Schedule:
Week 1: China; unit test
Week 2: Japan; unit test
Week 3: Okinawa; unit test
Week 4: Field trip; Korea; research project on Southeast Asia; unit test (Korea)
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