WEEK 18 DECEMBER 13-16, 2016
TUESDAY 12/13
CARLSON: *Begin Writing Assessment project. STUMBAUGH: |
WEDNESDAY 12/14
CARLSON:*Journal Entries DUE TODAY!!!! SCREENPLAY WRITING ASSESSMENT. STUMBAUGH: |
THURSDAY 12/15
CARLSON: *BEGIN WRITING SCREENPLAY ASSESSMENT FOR CHAPTER ONE. (40pts.) STUMBAUGH: |
FRIDAY 12/16
CARLSON: *Continue on Screenplay writing asessment. STUMBAUGH: |
WEEK 17 DECEMBER 6-9, 2016
TUESDAY 12/6 CARLSON:Journal Entries: What cinematic techniques are used to signify something's importance? How would these techniques be used in a movie or still frame? Use film terminology in your response. *Finish Watching parts of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Add to and finish Cinimatic Notes. STUMBAUGH: |
WEDNESDAY 12/7
CARLSON: *Open your propaganda poster and analyze using cinematic terminology and techniques. STUMBAUGH: |
THURSDAY 12/8
CARLSON: STUMBAUGH: |
FRIDAY 12/9
CARLSON: STUMBAUGH: |
WEEK 16 NOVEMBER 29-DECEMBER 2, 2016
TUESDAY 11/29
CARLSON-3RD/4TH: *Journal:Define 3 different cinematic techniques. Provide two examples (each) for how these techniques would be implemented. What the intended purposes of these techniques (example: low angle shots could identify a position of power)?*Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, complete the attached document. Stumbaugh: |
WEDNESDAY 11//30
CARLSON-3RD/4TH: *Read IRP book for 15min. *Continue Charlie and the Chocolate Factory,....Chart and notes need at least 30 by now!!!! Stumbaugh: |
THURSDAY 12/1
CARLSON-3RD/4TH: *Film Still study and analysis.*Continue Charlie and the Chocolate Chocolate Facory.. at least 30 notes by now!!! Stumbaugh: |
FRIDAY 12/2
CARLSON-3RD/4TH: *Cinematic Example - DUE TODAY!!! Find ANY still frame (picture of a part of a movie), cut and paste it from the internet, and analyze the cinematic techniques in the picture. Use film terminology to explain what is taking place in the picture (i.e. camera angle, lighting, camera placement, etc.) See attached for an example. Stumbaugh: |
WEEK 15 NOVEMBER 15-18, 2016 HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!
TUESDAY 11/15
CARLSON-3RD/4TH: * JOURNALS DUE TODAY!! *If you were absent today, Friday, November 11, you need to go see Carlson ASAP to make up your Timed Writing Essay. This is a 60 point assignment Stumbaugh: finish listening to the Audio of Animal Farm and then you will take the Unit 3 Post Test in Illuminate. I will write the password on the board. Tomorrow you will take the Unit 4 Film Post Test in Illuminate. Exit Ticket (2 Parts): What was Napoleon doing and what was he holding at the end of the book? What did the sheep chant? |
WEDNESDAY 11/16
CARLSON-3RD/4TH: * Post- and Pre-tests, .Film Terminology Definitions-go through this worksheet and define each film terminology OPEN Stumbaugh: Due Dec 7 Film Analysis Prompts 1-10 Create a document for your Film Analysis prompts like you did with journal prompts. Always type for the whole 10 minutes, turn in only your own work, EDIT (spellcheck and grammar) before submitting. Film Terminology If done early: read your IRP book or work on make up work for this class! |
THURSDAY 11/17
CARLSON-3RD/4TH: Tim Burton Film Analysis While watching Corpse Bride and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, complete the attached document. Stumbaugh:7 |
FRIDAY 11/18
CARLSON-3RD/4TH: * Stumbaugh: |
WEEK 14 NOVEMBER 8-11, 2016
TUESDAY 11/8
CARLSON-3RD/4TH: * Quick Write:In your opinion wha effect does this years election have on you? What does today Nov 8, 2016 mean to you? Your family? and your future as an American? * Read Chapter 6, Chapter 7 and write Paragragh summary. Stumbaugh: * Animal Farm Chapter 1-6 Quiz |
WEDNESDAY 11/9
CARLSON-3RD/4TH:*Finish Reading Ch. 6-8. Write a paragraph for each chapter explaining what is happening. Stumbaugh: |
THURSDAY 11/10
CARLSON-3RD/4TH:*Finish Animal Farm. *Journals DUE TOMORROW!! Stumbaugh: |
FRIDAY 11/11
CARLSON-3RD/4TH: *Write a 5 paragraph essay on the allegory between Animal Farm and the "Russian Revolution" article. Stumbaugh: |
WEEK 13 NOVEMBER 1-4, 2016
Tuesday 11/1
* CARLSON-3RD/4TH * Fan Fiction DUE Stumbaugh: Independent Reading Project #4 * Animal Farm Chapter 4 After reading Chapter 4- answer the 5 questions in the google document in in blue & in complete sentences ** National Novel Writing Month- 50,000 Word Novel Competition- Extra Credit Opportunity |
Wednesday 11/2
CARLSON-3RD/4TH: Journal Entry (November 2): Summarize Chapter 3 of Animal Farm, and predict how all of the other animals will react to the pig’s leadership. Stumbaugh: *#47 (November 2)- Describe the relationship between Snowball and Napoleon. Each one has a different leadership style. What are their strengths & weaknesses? Who would you follow? Why? * Animal Farm Chapter 4 |
Thursday 11/3
* CARLSON-3RD/4TH: Answer questions for Chapter 4/ Silently and individually read Chapter 5 Stumbaugh: Journal Prompt #48 You will be taking the Animal Farm Pretest in Illuminate today |
Friday 11/4
CARLSON-3RD/4TH: * Read /Recap ch 4&5 Answer ch 5 questions 1-9 * wATCH aNIMAL fARM Stumbaugh: |
WEEK 12 OCTOBER 25-28, 2016
TUESDAY 10/25
Carlson: 3rd and 4th Fan Fiction DUE NOVEMBER 1st Journal Entry (October 25): How did Orwell’s life and politics shape him as a writer? Why are his books still important and read today? *Read Ch.1 Animal Farm and create chart of characters. STUMBAUGH: Animal Farm Journal Prompt #44 * George Orwell’s Animal Farm Introduction -GOOGLE CLASSROOM |
WEDNESDAY 10/26
Carlson: 3rd and 4th Fan Fiction DUE NOVEMBER 1st * Journal Entry: What is the mood for chapter 1 -Animal Farm? How does this differ from Death of A Salesman? * Create an Animal Tag: you were given paper- Decorate and give a name, explain responsibilities and history of your experiences. All imagination!!! 4th period read to pg. 35. STUMBAUGH: Animal Farm Journal Prompts #45 |
THURSDAY 10/27
Carlson:3rd and 4th Fan Fiction DUE NOVEMBER 1st * Journal Entry (October 27): Allegory is defined as: a story that can be interpreted to reveal a hidden meaning, typically a moral or political one. Considering Orwell’s background, how is allegory used in Animal Farm. Explain. * Finish reading Chapter 1 and add new characters to your notes STUMBAUGH: Animal Farm Journal Prompts #46 |
FRIDAY 10/28 Carlson:3rd and 4th FanFiction DUE NOVEMBER 1st *Illuminate Test. *Read ch.3 Animal Farm. Write on paper one sentence for each page. STUMBAUGH: Animal Farm Journal Prompts #47 |
WEEK 11 OCTOBER 18-21, 2016
TUESDAY 10/18
Carlson: 3rd and 4th Fan Fiction DUE NOVEMBER 1st Research History on George Orwell, Collect "FACTS OF LIFE" 4th*Finish Newspaper article and create Paper Name and outline. *If finished, work on Fan Fiction DUE NOV.1---2 WEEKS! STUMBAUGH: * JP # 43: Foreshadow "How is willy committing suicide?" * Fan Fiction Reveiw * DOAS - PDF pg 90, * Exit ticket: share your notes from todays rwading |
WEDNESDAY 10/19
Carlson:3rd and 4th Fan Fiction DUE NOVEMBER 1st * Unit 2 post-test STUMBAUGH: * Death of a Salesman Film Analysis Assignment Choose one discrepancy (difference) between the film and the play--why was this change made? (100-150 words) * Exit Ticket: In your opinion, what one theme was most prevalent in the film parts 1-4? |
THURSDAY 10/20
Carlson: 3rd and 4th Fan Fiction DUE NOVEMBER 1st *Watch slides and take notes GEORGE ORWELL "ANIMAL FARM" from Google classroom. *Watch Video on Stalin/Hitler and the era Orwell grew up in. Add to notes worksheet on google classroom. STUMBAUGH: * DOAS MOVIE |
FRIDAY 10/21
Carlson3rd and 4th Fan Fiction DUE NOVEMBER 1st * George Orwell- Complete prezi Notes and questions on google and submit. Read chapter 1 - Animal Farm REMEMBER FAN FICTION IS DUE NOV. 1ST. STUMBAUGH: Finish the last 15 minutes of the Death of a Salesman Film- Illuminate Post WWII Post Test 2- |
WEEK 10 Oct. 11-14, 2016
Tuesday 10/11
Carlson:3rd and 4th Fan Fiction DUE NOVEMBER 1st * No Journal Entry * " A Raisin in the Sun" questions Act ll Scene 1-3, Act lll * Newspaper Play Review Assignment- see google classoom STUMBAUGH: * No Journal Prompt * Illuminate pre-test Post WWll * Silent Reading " A death of a Salesman" pdf pg 54- |
Wednesday 10/12
Carlson: 3rd and 4th * Work day for your newspaper article... 4TH PERIOD: Group debate and group judge of story. Start newspaper article tomorrow STUMBAUGH: * Bell Ringer: How much is the IRP Fan Fiction worth? What is your current grade? What are your next steps? * Review pre test from yesterday * Continued to read pdf |
Thursday 10/13
Carlson:3rd and 4th: Fan Fiction DUE NOVEMBER 1st * Newspaper article work day STUMBAUGH: * Jp: 41 * Act II Death of a Salesman Listening Activity |
Friday 10/14
Carlson:3rd and 4th Fan Fiction DUE NOVEMBER 1st " DUE TODAY Newspaper Article- A Raisen in the Sun." -5 JOURNAL ENTRIES DUE IN 2 WEEKS: FAN FICTION ***TEST TUESDAY STUMBAUGH: |
WEEK 9 OCTOBER 4-7, 2016
TUESDAY 10/4
Carlson: 2nd and 4th * Sophomore Seminar -College Admissions Exams STUMBAUGH: * Sophomore Seminar --College Admissions Exams *"I.R.P." INDEPENDENT READING PROJECT (FAN FICTION) DUE ON FRIDAY |
WEDNESDAY 10/5
Carlson: 2nd and 4th * JE: Each character in "A Raisen in the Sun" has a dream.Identify and descibe the dreams of each character has for themselves and family/ * Character Trait Chart Group Reading STUMBAUGH: * JE: #37: What is a theme in Death of a Salesman? * Death of Salesman Theme Assignment * Exit Ticket: What is a common theme between Ray Bradbury's novel Dandelion Wine and Arthur Miller's play Death of a Salesman? * "I.R.P." INDEPENDENT READING PROJECT (FAN FICTION) DUE ON FRIDAY |
THURSDAY 10/6
Carlson: * No Journal Entry Today!! Group EQ: How does note taking asssit analysis of literary components and the overall understanding of the PLAY? * 20 Min reading in groups/ Character Trait Chart REMEMBER: "I.R.P." INDEPENDENT READING PROJECT (FAN FICTION) DUE ON NOVEMBER 1ST!!!!!!!!! STUMBAUGH: * Journal Prompt #38- What is a personal connection you can make to one of the major/minor themes in DOAS? * Read and Annotate DOAS * Exit Ticket: What is due tomorrow? * "I.R.P." INDEPENDENT READING PROJECT (FAN FICTION) DUE ON TOMORROW |
FRIDAY 10/7
Carlson: * No Journal Entry Today!! * Answered questions for ACT I SCENE II * Continued to read "A Raisin in the Sun" REMEMBER: "I.R.P." INDEPENDENT READING PROJECT (FAN FICTION) DUE ON NOVEMBER 1ST!!!!!!!!! STUMBAUGH: * Journal Prompt #39- Identify and explain the theme of regret in one of the main character's of DOAS. * Death of a Salesman Theme Gallery Walk- * Exit Ticket: Do you better understand the various major/minor themes of Death of a Salesman after this Gallery Walk activity? "I.R.P." INDEPENDENT READING PROJECT (FAN FICTION) DUE TODAY!!! |
WEEK 8 SEPTEMBER 27-30, 2016
TUESDAY 9/27
Carlson: *Journal Entry "Using your character notes from Thursday, chose one character from 'A Raisin in the Sun' and analyze them. Describe their role in the play so far and how they interact with the other characters." *Read Act I Scene II STUMBAUGH: * * Journal Prompt 33: What does constructive feedback entail? You switched fan fiction drafts with a partner in class. How will you give warm/cool feedback? * Fan Fiction Rough Draft Submit your fan fiction rough through classroom and share it with your partner. Then complete the attached Peer Feedback document. * Exit Ticket: Was the peer feedback session helpful? Why or why not? How could it be improved next time? * I.R.P." INDEPENDENT READING PROJECT (FAN FICTION) DUE ON FRIDAY October 7th,2016 |
WEDNESDAY 9/28
Carlson: *Which Character do you prefer; Walter, Ruth Mama, or Beneatha? What do you like about their moral character? Who they are and what they are about? *Finish Reading Act I Scene II "A Raisin in the Sun." STUMBAUGH: * Journal Entry 34: "Which character do you prefer: Walter, Ruth, Beneatha, or Mama? Why do you prefer this character? What is it about his/her moral character that makes you like or respect him/her?" * Death of a Salesman - Flashback Analysis write two paragraphs. Please make sure each paragraph is completed, edited, and uses text for support. 1. How does Arthur Miller present Willy's values through the flashbacks in pages 17-36? 2. How does Arthur Miller present Willy's concerns/ worries through the flashbacks in pages 17-36? * Exit Ticket: What is your opinion of the "rat race" or "keeping up with joneses"? * I.R.P." INDEPENDENT READING PROJECT (FAN FICTION) DUE ON FRIDAY October 7th,2016 |
THURSDAY 9/29
Carlson * What are the major reoccrring themes in "ARaisen in the Sun?" How do the characters contribute to these themes? *Finish reading A Raisen in the Sun. STUMBAUGH: * * Journal Prompt 35: Biff's dream is to buy a ranch out West. What is your biggest dream after high school? How do you plan to achieve it? What steps would you need to take? * I.R.P." INDEPENDENT READING PROJECT (FAN FICTION) DUE ON FRIDAY October 7th,2016 |
*FRIDAY 9/30 Carlson: *( Carlson out) * JE: Add to your characters notes about "A Raisen in the Sun" Add any new characters and new information from yesterday reading to your current characters. ** List the reoccuring themes discussed yesterday STUMBAUGH: * Journal Prompts 36-46- type in the same doc for all ten prompts #36: What is a major conflict in Death of a Salesman? * Read from PDF page 23-33 and summarize what you read in 1 paragraph- 11 sentences- create and submit a new document- include your name, date, and class period * I.R.P." INDEPENDENT READING PROJECT (FAN FICTION) DUE ON FRIDAY October 7th,2016 |
WEEK 7 SEPTEMBER 19-23, 2016
MONDAY 9/19
Clarkson: * Journal Entry: Imagine your family wins the lottery. What would you do with all the money? What conflicts might arise among family members and others? * Raisin in the Sun PDF STUMBAUGH: * Journal Prompt 29: What was the mood/tone of Harrison Bergeron? Give specific examples- think about the descriptive language/senses/dialoge used. * Harris Bergeron * Exit Ticket: If postmodernism literature was after WWI, when high and low class literature meet, what are the new post-postmodernist genres of literature that are accepted that might not have been before? * I.R.P." INDEPENDENT READING PROJECT (FAN FICTION) DUE ON FRIDAY October 7th,2016 |
TUESDAY 9/20
CARLSON: JE: What is the American Dream? * Begin reading "Raisen in the Sun" - Analyze the setting " What does the house look like? How is it arranged? Draw description, draw the opening scene and draw it like would see it if were watching a play. Add direct quote from text. *HOMEWORK IF YOU DON'T FINISH IN CLASS DUE TOMORROW STUMBAUGH: *Journal Prompt 30: What have you waited for in excitement/anticipation? What happened when you didn't get it/it never arrived? Explain your emotions. * Lamb to the Slaughter- Author Intent (Roald Dahl) I.R.P." INDEPENDENT READING PROJECT (FAN FICTION) DUE ON FRIDAY October 7th,2016 |
WEDNESDAY 9/21
CARLSON: * Journal Entry: What is expected of you at home or by other adults? Are these expectations realistic? How does your expectations of yourself differ from the adults expectations of you? * Read "A Raisen in the Sun" STUMBAUGH: * Journal Prompt 31: In your opinion, how important is tradition? Do you participate in a lot of school, family, social, or American traditions? Ex. This week is homecoming week- which is a longstanding high school tradition. Have or are you going to participate in events? * What is the American Dream? Make a copy of the What is the American Dream Google document and follow the directions/respond to the prompt. * Death of a Salesman PDF a play by Author Miller |
THURSDAY 9/22
CARLSON: Journal Entry (September 22): What does “family” mean to you? What type of family are you a part of? Why is your family so important to you? *" A Raisen in the Sun" STUMBAUGH: Journal Prompt 31: What is your all time favorite Disney/Pixar movie? Why? Do you connect with the characters? The setting? * Fan Fiction Mini Lesson watch 3 clips/snippets of Disney's Finding Nemo and Pixar's La Luna and For the Birds- you were to have written a short fan fiction from the perspective of the green fish, and an epilogue (what happened after) for the little boy, and a prologue (what happened before) for the big blue bird. |
FRIDAY 9/23
CARLSON:* NO CLASSES DUE TO HOMECOMING FESTIVITIES STUMBAUGH: * NO CLASSES DUE TO HOMECOMING FESTIVITIES * I.R.P." INDEPENDENT READING PROJECT (FAN FICTION) DUE ON FRIDAY October 7th,2016 |
WEEK 6 SEPTEMBER 12-16, 2016
MONDAY 9/12
CARLSON: 3RD- 4TH * Journal Entry: Identify and examine a major theme from Vonnegut's short story," Harris Bergeron" * Recap from Fridays Postmodern Literature. STUMBAUGH: * Journal Prompt 24: What's your role in your family? Compare and contrast your family to the Spaulding family (Douglas, Tom, Grandfather and mother/father) * Exit Ticket: Where will your fan fiction piece fit into the original? New chapter, epilogue, different perspective? |
TUESDAY 9/13
CARLSON: 3RD- 4TH Journal Entry: What do you feel are the benefits ( or the drawbacks) to using dark humor or parody to talk about serious subjects? * Read Text in reference of apocolyptics, dark humor, paranoid, STUMBAUGH: * Journal Prompt 25: What does it mean to be alive? What does it mean to Douglas Spaulding? * Dandelion Wine Discussion Questions- Google classroom |
WEDNESDAY 9/14
CARLSON: 3RD- 4TH * JE: Is murder ever okay? Can you think of a time or situation where murder is considered justified? * Continued to read "Lamb to the Slaaughter" Annotate. STUMBAUGH: * Journal Prompt 26: What do you think it will be like in the future? Describe the new technology, how/where people live and work, etc. * Illuminate testing *Harrison Bergeron by Kurt Vonnegut Junior * Exit Ticket: What genre did Kurt Vonnegut Jr. write? |
THURSDAY 9/15
CARLSON: 3RD- 4TH * Did Roald Dahl intend for the reader of "Lamb to the Slaughter" to feel sympathy for Mary Maloney? Why? How? Explain. * Independent Reading or work on your FAN FICTTION STUMBAUGH: * Journal Prompt 27: Do you think competition is healthy or dangerous? Think of what little we read in Harrison Bergeron yesterday. * In google Classroom: Post-Modernism Literature Characteristics |
FRIDAY 9/16
CARLSON: 3RD- 4TH STUMBAUGH: |
WEEK 5 SEPTEMBER 6-9, 2016
MONDAY 9/5
NO SCHOOL!! HAPPY LABOR DAY!! |
TUESDAY 9/6
CARLSON: 3RD- 4TH *PERSONAL NARRATIVE STORY (VIGNETTE) DUE TODAY!! * Illuminate POST TEST UNIT 1 * Read your book for your IRP- STUMBAUGH: * Journal Prompt 20: What memorable event would you write about in a novel/short story?* Personal Narrative Vignette. Must include: Introduction/Conclusion (theme/purpose of the story) Setting the scene based on a season. Based on a true story (memory or something you or someone you know experienced) Dialogue between characters (so you must have more than just one character) 500 words or more |
WEDNESDAY 9/7
CARLSON: 3RD- 4TH * Free Write on whatever you want to write about. 80 WORDS * Fan Fiction- Recap - EXAMPLES AND SAMPLES * Partner summary- ON MOVIE, BOOK, STORY STUMBAUGH: Journal Prompt 21: Write dialogue between at least two characters from a conversation you recently had, a TV show or movie you love, or the IRP book you're reading. Personal Narrative Vignette- DUE TOMORROW |
THURSDAY 9/8
CARLSON: 3RD- 4TH * Journal Entry (September 8): What would happen if it suddenly began raining spaghetti and meatballs? * Fan Fiction Sample- EXIT TICKET STUMBAUGH: Journal Prompt 22: List 15 things for which you are grateful and would require for happiness. Explain why they make you happy so as to program a Happiness Machine, if you were in Ray Bradbury's Dandelion Wine. * Did a combination of listening to the audio and silent independent reading of Dandelion Wine- starting on page 75. |
FRIDAY 9/9
CARLSON: 3RD- 4th * Journal Entry: What if you woke up tomorrow and you were the last human on Earth? What would you do? Why? * Read Harrie Bergeron- Post Modernism Literature **REMEMBER IRP DUE NOV 1ST** STUMBAUGH: * How much time do you spend in nature? Where do you go? Write about the 5 sentences & use figurative language. * IRP Fan Fiction Outline is due * READ YOUR BOOKS * Exit Ticket: How will you make time to finish this project? |
WEEK 4 AUGUST 29-SEPTEMBER 2, 2016
MONDAY 8/2
CARLSON: 3RD-4TH * Journal: What is one of your favorite memories? Be descriptive in what you remember and why it is so meaningful to you? * Your assessment will be writing A 250 word min. personal narrative vignette including all 6 figurative language and must include Setting, Characters,and A Theme. * WORD WEB ACTIVITY : This is to help you with your story. DUE DATE FOR VIGNETTE IS SEPTEMBER 6TH! Stumbaugh: 5th Period *Journal Prompt 15: What does respect look like to you? Give an example of what it looks like to be respectful. Give an example of what being disrespectful looks like. * Figurative Language/Rhetorical Devices Quiz * Exit Ticket: What was the name of the shoe shop owner? What was the name of the shoe Douglas Spaulding wanted to buy? * I.R.P." INDEPENDENT READING PROJECT (FAN FICTION) DUE ON FRIDAY October 7th,2016 |
TUESDAY 8/30
CARLSON 3RD-4TH * Journal : Describe and explain something you have an irrational fear of? * Read pg 129- Dandelion Wine: Focus on dialogue, how the author uses imagery etc Short response : What does the telephone give Colonel Freeleigh? Do you think he dies happy? * Work on your vingette. set the scene. VINGETTE IS DUE SEPT 6TH * STUMBAUGH 5TH. * Journal Prompt 16: What does happiness look like to you? Douglas and Grandpa Spaulding are encouraging Leo Auffmann to create a Happiness Machine. Would you encourage him, too? If yes, how would you use the machine? * FigurativeLanguage/ Rhetorical Devices Quiz Review- * read from page 41 in Dandelion Wine. |
WEDNESDAY 8/31
CARLSON 3RD-4TH: * DUE DATE FOR VIGNETTE IS SEPTEMBER 6TH! * Journal: I was most angry when?.... (Use 3 of the rhetorical devices from the board to explain your answer. Bold ,underline or italicize your 3 examples. * Dandelion Wine * Work on your story * STUMBAUGH 5TH. Journal Prompt 17: Seasons!! Type about what fall/autumn looks, feels, smells, tastes, and sounds like. Exit Ticket: What does Lena, Leo Auffmann's wife, think about the Happiness Machine? |
THURSDAY 9/1
CARLSON 3RD-4TH: * DUE DATE FOR VIGNETTE IS SEPTEMBER 6TH! * No WARM UP TODAY!! All warm ups are DUE SEPT SEPT 2 TOMORROW. You should have 6 for this due date but 11 total.. * Read pgs 169-179. * Work on Vingette- follow the rubric on google classroom.** Personal Narrative Vignette Rubric STUMBAUGH 5TH.: Journal Prompt 18: What is your biggest fear? Tom & Douglas Spaulding feared that their little sister would be taken from her high chair by The Lonely One. * I.R.P." INDEPENDENT READING PROJECT (FAN FICTION) DUE ON FRIDAY October 7th,2016 |
FRIDAY 9/2
CARLSON- 3RD/4TH: * Due Sep 6 Unit 1: Personal Narrative Vignette Attach your Personal Narrative Vignette. Must be 250 words or more!! Must be in GOOGLE DOC! NO EXCEPTIONS!! *ALL WARMUPS DUE TODAY! *6 TODAY- *11 TOTAL |
WEEK 3 AUGUST 22-26, 2016
MONDAY 8/22/16
* Stumbaugh: Journal Prompt 10: In your everyday life when do you see the Rhetorical Triangle (Pathos, Ethos, & Logos) used? * listened to the first few chapters of "Dandelion Wine" by Ray Bradbury- on the back side of your Graphic Organizer from Friday your were to please write examples of Rhetorical Devices the author uses and any words you did not know Carlson: Create your visual and a quoute from text "The Veldt" |
TUESDAY 8/23
Carlson : Journal Entry Do you feel you have control of your life? What do you have control of what do you not have control of? * Begin Dandelion Wine STUMBAUGH: Journal Prompt 11: Connection with Dandelion Wine atmosphere & main character * Pre -Test- Dandelion Wine *Exit Ticket- which constraints or requirements do you have (S in SMART) regarding your Independent Reading Project? CARLSON 4TH: *SEE ABOVE!! |
WEDNESDAY 8/24
Carlson : Journal Entry : What is your favorite season in the year? Explain using descriptive language and elaborate n why it is your favorite.( 80 WORDS MIN.) * Closing Answer questions on GOOGLE CLASSROOM Which of the following best represents how Douglas feels after he discovers he is "alive?" Everything that has a beginning eventually has an end. Can you still enjoy something knowing it will eventually end? Explain. * Continue reading Dandelion Wine. ch 3-5 p12 Staumbaugh: Journal Prompt 12: When do hear figurative language in your daily life? Ex. Do you ever hear: I'm so hungry I could eat a horse? Or I'm sweating like a pig? The first is hyperbole (exaggeration) and the second is a simile. * Dandelion Wine Chapter 4 CARLSON 4TH: Journal Entry : What is your favorite season in the year? Explain using descriptive language and elaborate n why it is your favorite.( 80 WORDS MIN.) *Read ch. 2-4 DW *Technology vs. Natural |
THURSDAY 8/25 Carlson:
Warm up: Do you have some place that symbolizes quality family time? If not Family, where do you spend the most time with your friends? * Continue to read Dandelion Wine- Chapter 8 * Happiness Emporium List Do you have someplace that symbolizes *CARLSON 4TH: *JOURNAL ENTRY: Do you have someplace that symbolizes quality time? If not family, where do you spend the most of time with your friends? *SKIP CH6 and 7 *Read ch8 pg.33 and ch.9. SKIP CH 10 *Create your own Happiness machine with 20items then cross off 10 then cross off 5. *Read Ch.11 pg.46 ,12,13.pg 53 Discuss |
FRIDAY 8/26
CARLSON 4TH: *DJ: Describe your room using rhetorical devices ie; simile,metaphor, personification etc. *Read pg. 55 StumbaughJournal Prompt 14: Why is it important to save assignments from previous class periods? * I.R.P." INDEPENDENT READING PROJECT (FAN FICTION) DUE ON FRIDAY October 7th,2016 |
WEEK 2 August 15-19, 2016
Monday 8/15/16
Staumbaugh: * Journal Prompt 5: Reading Environment What kind of environment do you need in order to concentrate? When will you be doing the bulk of the reading for your independent reading project? * SRI Testing * IRP Carlson: *Create a running Google doc --Journal Entry (August 15): Is technology more beneficial than it is detrimental? *Begin reading "There will come soft Rain" Ray Bradbury |
Tuesday 8/16/16
Stumbaugh: *Due: Aug 19 IRP Fan Fiction Check-in Type a half page summary of what you've read so far and how many pages you have left to go. *Journal Prompt 6-What did you learn about your reading from taking the SRI yesterday? Do you have ideas on how you could improve? Perhaps, read more often or slow down when reading? *Independent Reading Project- Work on your fan fiction draft Carlson: * Warm up: do you perform better when youre competing or when collaborating? * "There Will Come Soft Rain" Analysis In roughly 150 words, analyze how personification affects the theme. Provide specific textual examples to support your answer. |
Wednesday 8/17/16
*Stumbaugh: * Journal Prompt 7: Write a summary about what you did this summer * The Yellow Wall-Paper (1892) Reading & Summary *Rhetorical Devices- Friday Carlson: ** SRI/SMI * ALL SOPHOMORES EVERYBODY ELSE UTILIZED CLASS TIME AS A STUDY HALL OR READING FOR IRP |
Thursday 8/18/16
*Stumbaugh: Journal Prompt 8: Who do you know who is a good writer? Where could you find exemplars (great examples) of summaries? * Writer's workshop and Independent Reading Project Fan Fiction silent reading or writing time Please show Stumbaugh a draft of your summary that is due tomorrow. If you are already done with it, please read your book silently. Carlson: Todays journal entry: Is not always easy to be ourselves especially when we are worried about what others may think of us. Write about a time you pretended to be someone or something you were not. * Illuminate- Preteset * Recap Annotations * Begin story: Ray Bradbury "The Veldt" |
Friday 8/19/16
* Stumbaugh: * Journal Prompt 9: What kind of rhetorical devices does the author in your IRP use? Write an example of how you replicate (copy it) in your fan fiction *Library Database Training *Carlson:Today's Journal Topic: hat pranks, jokes, hoaxes, or tricks have you ever fallen for or performed on someone else? * Answered 2 indepedent questions on google classroom * Recap on yesterdays reading" The Veldt by Ray Bradbury, and contiue to read and annotate story |
WEEK 1 August 8-12, 2016
Monday 8/8/16
Stumbaugh: * Intro to class/Syllabus *Journal Entry 1 Type your response in a google document (which you will submit here in the Google Classroom) *Respond to the following prompt: Explain the importance of being able to see a situation from another person's point of view. Give an example of when you did this or about a character in literature who has done this. Carlson: ** Intro to class/Syllabus *Journal Entry 1 Type your response in a google document (which you will submit here in the Google Classroom) *Respond to the following prompt: Explain the importance of being able to see a situation from another person's point of view. Give an example of when you did this or about a character in literature who has done this. |
Tuesday 8/9/16
Stumbaugh: * Ray Bradbury story summary Ray Bradbury "There will come soft rain" response Pro & Con argumentative short answer- Do you think that technology provides more benefits or poses more hazards? Write at least 10 sentences total arguing the side you disagree with. Use claim, evidence, and reasoning. For example, one student believes technology provides more benefits- s/he will write an argumentative argument against technology. Carlson: *Discuss IRP (Fan Fiction) *Discuss PSAT TESTING *Sample testing |
Wednesday 8/10/16
Stumbaugh: * Essential Question *Journal Entry Prompt 2: Atmosphere Think of your favorite place. Create an atmosphere as if you were writing a short story. Describe all the senses- hearing, smell, sight, touch, taste (if possible). Think about Bradbury's short story "There will come soft rain" that you read yesterday and how he created his atmosphere * Reveiw IRP Project trip to library to check out a book * Author study Jigsaw Ray Bradbury Carlson: *Journal Entry: Think of your favorite place. Create an atmosphere as if you were writing a short story. Describe all the senses- hearing, smell, sight, touch, taste (if possible). Think about Bradbury's short story "There will come soft rain" that you read yesterday and how he created his atmosphere*Discuss Ray Bradbury. *Begin learning Literary Devices |
Thursday 8/11/16
Stumbaugh: *Journal Prompt 3: What influences an author? Write for ten minutes on what might influence an author's writing Carlson: *Journal Prompt 3: What influences an author? Write for ten minutes on what might influence an author's writing |
Friday 8/12/16
Stumbaugh: *Journal Prompt 4: Independent Reading Project Atmosphere/Tone & Author Influences What is the atmosphere/tone like in your independent reading project book (if you haven’t picked one- choose your favorite book). Give examples of the senses (smell, hearing, sight, taste, touch) What do you think the author’s influences might have been? * Ray Bradbury pg 71 "A sound of Thunder" Carlson: **Journal Prompt 4: Independent Reading Project Atmosphere/Tone & Author Influences What is the atmosphere/tone like in your independent reading project book (if you haven’t picked one- choose your favorite book). Give examples of the senses (smell, hearing, sight, taste, touch) What do you think the author’s influences might have been? * Ray Bradbury pg 71 "Asound of Thunder" |