Grading periods end:
MP2 - Friday, Jan. 29,2010
MP3 - Friday, April 2, 2010
MP4 - Friday, June 18, 2010
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2,3,6,7:***BOOK REPORT MP2 IS DUE MONDAY, JAN. 11, 2010.***
5: OPTIONAL
Write book choice down on sign-up sheet in class.
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Happy Holidays!
All blocks: TO THE LIBRARY MON., 1-3-2010
FOR DIGITAL STORY LESSON.
Block 5 Paper due - no exceptions/must be turned in: 1/4/2010 (change of date)
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ALL BLOCKS: We will revisit the "ProofShort" punctuation document so that the poor grades on this exercise are short-lived. :-)
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Bravo for doing good work in the library! Noodle Tools is extremely handy; however, you can create citations and write annotations without it.
http://www.ccc.commnet.edu/mla/index.shtml
Go to the above site and find documentation/examples of every kind of citation imaginable. There are plenty of sites, too, that show how to create citations. Just put MLA citations into a search.
Books, particularly the ones published by
You will become the master of your citations, the captain of your paper.
Where did I come up with that wording??!:-)
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3,5,7: Tues., 12-15 TO THE LIBRARY
2,6: Wed., 12-16 TO THE LIBRARY
**THIS IS YOUR ONLY ASSIGNMENT FOR THE WEEK.**
Do not procrastinate. Gather sources.
Write at home; write in the library.
USE YOUR TIME WISELY.
Mon., 12/14/09 ALL BLOCKS TO THE LIBRARY
**Blocks 2,3,6,7locks: PAPER DUE BY FRIDAY, 12/18/09**
Block 5: Mon., Jan. 4, 2010 Paper due
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2,3,6,7 Frank-Henley papers in 12/14/09.
5: Pedestrian-Henley paper postponed
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VOC 7 QUIZ *Change for Block 5 -as discussed in class*
3,7: 12/10
2,5,6: 12/11
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Instructions in class for:
MLA RESEARCH FOLDER
HOMEWORK: Complete bjAnnotatedBibliography.doc
DUE:
3,7: 12/10
2,5,6: 12/11
WRITING FOLDER
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BLOCK 5: You turned in the letter to the author. Great!
REQUIRED: DROP THIS DOC TO ME IF ON SCHOOL COMPUTER. SEND IT AS ATTACHMENT IF ON A HOME COMPUTER. (Save as 5LILetter.)
To:
bjones1@henrico.k12.va.us
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DUE MON., 12/14/09
2,3,6,7: The Frankenstein-Henley paper. Discussed in class.
5: The Pedestrian-Henley paper. Will discuss by Wed., 12/9/09.
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ALL BLOCKS: HOMEWORK DUE MON., 12/7/09
Vocab. 7: Define, parts of speech, 10 sentences with 10 words.
ENGLISH 10 VOCABULARY LIST #7
Assimilate dissolution ignoble paragon skewed
Begrudge dither impel perennial supersede
Bulwark evocative intercede potent translucence
Commodious frenetic lugubrious pucker verdant
Conglomerate grisly mutinous retrograde zany
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2,3,6,7: Complete these short answer Q's for Soft Rains & Cats on a blank doc (after worksheet in class): DUE Thurs./Fri. 12/4-5/2009.
ALL BLOCKS: Study for Voc. 6 Quiz and Comma, Run-On Quiz 12/3-4.
21. Near the end of Bradbury’s “There Will Come Soft Rains” he pays tribute to poet Sara Teasdale by including a poem she wrote. What effect does this poem have on the story? Write an essay that discusses the meaning of the poem and its effect on the story.
22. “There Will Come Soft Rains” is set in the future. Why doesn’t Bradbury place less sophisticated equipment in the empty house and set the story in a war-torn past? How does the theme of the story depend on the setting? Write an essay that explains why the setting is such a critical element in the story’s effect.
23. A fable is a short, simple tale, usually with a message or moral, often using animals to make its point. In what ways are “There Will Come Soft Rains” and “In the Garden of Stubborn Cats” like fables? In an essay, discuss two elements of each story that seem fable-like. Use examples from the stories to support your ideas.
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2,3,6,7: LETTER TO AUTHOR IN!
5: ENTIRE ROUGH DRAFT DUE 12/4!
FINAL COPY + PRINTED "Coupon" due FIRST thing MON,, 12/7/09!
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Homework DUE:
AUTHOR PURPOSE work. See instructions on board.
3,7: 12/1/09
2,5,6: 12/2/09
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VOC. 6 QUIZ
3,5,7: Th. 12/3/09
2,6: F 12/4/09
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QUIZ Comma, Run-ons
3,5,7: 12/3/09
2,6: 12/4/09
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3,5,6,7: (Block 2 already in) Classwork
Writ & Vocab folder-> Proofread folder-> Language Usage Voc 5 doc. Correct and/or give explanation as to why sentence is incorrect.
Save as block#LFVoc5Correct
2,3,5,6,7: due by W/Th 12/2-3/2009 (Update)
VOCAB. LESSON #6. Define, part of speech for each, pick 10 of the words.
Write 10 sentences with those 10 words.
Save as block#LFVoc6
ENGLISH 10 VOCABULARY LIST #6
dissected retinue confound redundant
subjugate inanimate muted concord
ardor lithe evince maladroit
perfidious assiduous usurp defer
impertinent woe bestial sinuous
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In Writ & Vocab folder->Persuasive Writ folder-> Speech Writing ODC doc. LOOK AT powerpoint G10C4.
Respond to persuasive ODC writing prompt. YOU MUST INCLUDE THE COMPLETE PROMPT AT THE TOP OF YOUR PAGE.
2,3,6,7: DUE T/W-11-24/25/09
5: DUE FRI, 11/20/09
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2,3,6,7: In P-H WRITING AND GRAMMAR BOOK AT HOME, read pg. 360-364, and 493-496. Review exercises. In class next week, if questions, ASK.
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2,3,6,7: RESPOND TO BOTH PROMPTS:(Block 5 already in) DUE MON, 11/23/09.
Copy and answer on a blank document.
I. Whom would you appoint as the GRIOT of your generation? Why? Use the following criteria:
1. Your values
2. Documented archetypal values
II. What does the phrase “outside the box” mean? Would your explanation change if you knew the reader/listener didn’t know a lot of English?
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2,3,6,7: In virtual share->Frankenstein folder-> Frankenstein W. Henley doc. Review. Go to Henley site. Be familiar with poem. We'll start paper in class.
5: In virtual share->Short Stories folder-> The Pedestrian- W. Henley doc. Review. Go to Henley site. Be familiar with poem. We'll start paper in class.
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ALL BLOCKS
In class and finish up for homework:
In virtual share->Grammar folder->Comma,Semic,Colon, CAPS folder->More Practice Comma Doc.
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Voc 5 QUIZ
3,5,7: 11/19/09
2,6: 11/20/09
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All classes: LETTERS ABOUT LITERATURE (Letter to an Author)
DUE DATE: NOV. 30, 2009
Make sure you print out the coupon (entry blank)
In BLUE P-H textbook at home, look at page R-29:
In GREEN HOLT book at home, look at page 1015:
Formatting business letters. This is the format you will use for your letter; however, your letter is by no means a business letter. Notice the nomenclature assigned to each part of the letter.
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2,3,6,7: "Through the Tunnel" BLUE P-H TEXTBOOK, p. 240- 253.
Complete the exercises on pg. 252-253:Vocabulary Development, Grammar Lesson, Writing Lesson.
DUE: Wed, Thurs., 11/18-19/2009
5: "Through the Tunnel" GREEN HOLT TEXTBOOK, p. 276-285.
Answer Q's 1-10 p. 285.
DUE: TUES. 11/17/09
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All students: check hcpslink for any documents due in the last few days. If you have a zero, it means I do not have your work, and it needs to be dropped to the dropbox or shown to me right away on Thursday. -Mrs. J
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BLOCK 3 will take another Vocabulary 4 QUIZ on Monday, 11/16/09.
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Vocabulary # 5 Homework DUE:
5: 11/12/09
2,6: 11/13/09
3,7: Mon., 11/16/09
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MOVIE Storyboard ALL BLOCKS DUE:
Mon., 11/16/09
ALL BLOCKS: Get storyboard doc in class.
Create clever title for your movie based on your story. See Topics below.
Draw and/or cut out pix from magazines and/or print out pictures from computer for 6 frames on storyboard.
Write one short sentence for each frame.
TOPICS:
2,3,6,7: Dr. V. FRANKENSTEIN, the creature, and THE OLD MAN (AND THE SEA) cross paths in the ____ Ocean or the ____ Sea.
You must use the old man and at least one of the Frankenstein characters above.
Where they end up is up to your imagination.
Your 6 pictures must show a beginning, a middle, and an end.
You can have supporting characters, too. (ex.: the marlin? Elizabeth? a dreary night in November?)
5:THE OLD MAN (AND THE SEA ) and the man walking in "The Pedestrian." Will they be on land? On the water? Both?
You can have supporting characters, too. (ex.: a robocar? TV's? the marlin?)
Your 6 pictures must show a beginning, a middle, and an end.
Movie producers are busy people (aren't we all?:-) Your movie storyboard should show/tell your superb idea and compel a producer to say/think: I've got to get the rights to that movie!!!!
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Grading period for MP1 ends 11-11-09.
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*BOOK REPORT MP2 IS DUE MONDAY, JAN. 11, 2010.*
Write book choice down on sign-up sheet in class.
2,3,6,7: BOOK REPORT MP1 DUE MONDAY, 11/2/09
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Grading period ends 11/11/09.
Monday, Nov. 23, 2009 is an EVEN day.
Report cards distributed Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009.
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LANGUAGE USAGE TEST ALL BLOCKS
3,5,7: Thursday, 11-5-09
2,6: Friday, 11-6-09
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ALL BLOCKS
In virtual share-> SHORT STORY FOLDER-> The Pedestrian FOLDER-> 1st doc is the story itself. 2nd doc is YOUR HOMEWORK.
2,6,7: Due 11/9/09
3: Due 11/10/09
5: IN TEXTBOOK. DUE 11/9/09
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Remaining FRANKENSTEIN ASSIGNMENTS DUE: and make sure you take good notes on the Afterword!
2,6: through Ch. 18 (Frank5) 11/6/09
2,6: through Ch. 21 (Frank6) 11/9/09
2,6: through end of book (Frank7) 11/11/09
3,7: through Ch. 21 (Frank5&6) 11/9/09
3,7: through end of book (Frank7) 11/12/09
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BOOK REPORTS - DROP THEM into ENGLISH DROPBOX. PROPER SAVE AS NAME HAS BEEN ON BOARD SINCE THURSDAY, 10-29-09. Thank you.
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*ALL STUDENTS are responsible for making arrangements to take tests/quizzes/turn in work in a timely manner- within a few days of your return to school from being absent; otherwise, please have a parent contact me. If you believe you have turned in work yet have a zero on hcpslink, just show me the work (again) whether on hard copy or on your computer.
REMEMBER: YOU MUST BACK UP ALL WORK AND SAVE ALL HARD COPY MATERIALS.*
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ALL BLOCKS: ASSIGNMENT DUE MONDAY, 11/2/09
YOU ARE MAKING A VIDEO AND NEED BACKGROUND MUSIC.
***Create blank doc or use notebook paper.*** You are not actually making a video.
*FOR BLOCK 5: For "Cold Equations" pick one or more songs of your choice, identify by name and artist, and explain what portions of the story would be enhanced by that song or songs. Be specific and explain the reason for your
choice(s).
*FOR BLOCKS 2,3,6,7: Same, but use "Soft Rains," the "Cats" story, "The Pedestrian," or FRANKENSTEIN.
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3,7-2,6: FRANKENSTEIN ASSIGNMENTS DUE
11/2/09 Worksheet through Ch. 14 **I understand if you cannot get this done. Have ready for Wednesday and Thursday if necessary.
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3,7-2,6: FRANKENSTEIN ASSIGNMENTS DUE
10/29-30/09 Worksheet through Ch. 10
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ALL BLOCKS VOC. #4 from list HOMEWORK DUE:
10/29-30/09 Define. Part of speech. Write 10 sentences with 10 of the words.
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3,7-2,6: FRANKENSTEIN ASSIGNMENTS DUE
10/27-28/09 Worksheet through Ch. 5
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BLOCK 5 DUE FRIDAY, 10/30/09
"Cold Equations" in TEXTBOOK, p. 9-27
ANSWER questions 1-9.
How does this story compare and contrast with "The Pedestrian"? Do the authors have anything in common?
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NEWS:
The Art Department has each of your stories. It will be interesting to see what they create and if we can identify whose story is represented by each artist.
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VOC. LESSON #3- Block 5 in. Thank you.
6 due Fri., 10-16
2,3,7 in by Mon., 10-19
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Sci Fi - WHAT IS IT, ANYWAY???
2,3,6,7: BLUE TEXTBOOK
Due MON., 10-19-09
Sci Fi stories
p. 612-620, R & A p. 620
p. 621-628, R & A p. 628
5: GREEN TEXTBOOK
Due MON., 10-19-09
Sci Fi Story
p. 172-179, Answer 1-8 and a - e.
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It is very important to read information below. Information on the book report has been here for many days, and info on Reflections and "Letters" has been here for several days. *Check Writing Contest 0910 folder for info/links/instructions.*
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Please follow instructions for dropping work to the dropbox. CORRECT SAVE AS NAME, AND ID in upper right-hand corner ON DOCUMENT ITSELF ARE REQUIRED. *You will deduct points from your grade if you do not follow these instructions.*
Please pay attention to the entire assignment and take responsibility for all of your work.
CHECK YOUR PERSONAL FOLDER IN YOUR DROPBOX AREA TO SEE IF PAPERS ARE RETURNED TO YOU.
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ALL BLOCKS: virtual share GRAMMAR FOLDER-> usage quest doc (Pick correct word) and usage Usage Language doc (Write sentences, using words CORRECTLY. For each number, you may write one sentence using those words if you wish.)
Drop: 3,5,7: T-10-6-09;
2,6:W-10-7-09
PROPER ID MUST BE ON DOCS; EXACT SAVE AS NAME REQUIRED. DO NOT TAKE POINTS FROM YOUR WORK. BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL OF YOUR WORK, NOT JUST SOME OF IT. :-)
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Letters About Literature is assigned. Details on website below and in class. Notice word count and that you have to print out the "coupon." What must you have at the top of your letter? How are you going to make YOUR letter THE MOST COMPELLING LETTER THE JUDGING COMMITTEE HAS EVER SEEN?? How will it be judged?
http://www.lettersaboutliterature.org/
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