Have a great holiday break. Don't let anyone steal your holiday celebration.
Friday, December 21, 2007
Thursday, December 20, 2007
Touching Spirit Bear HW-Due 12/21
The students had some time today to begin chapter 2 of Touching Spirit Bear. They are to finish the chapter for HW along with the following questions:
TOUCHING SPIRIT BEAR
Chapter Two
Answer each of the following questions with complete sentences.
1. What provisions did Edwin and Garvey make for Cole?
2. Cole pretended to go along with all of the requirements of the circle Justice. What were his real intentions?
3. What is Devil's Club?
4. What four things did Edwin tell Cole to learn?
5. What did Garvey give to Cole to take care of? What do the Tlingits call this?
6. How did Cole receive instructions from Edwin? Why?
7. What happened to Cole's knuckles in his jail cell? What did he say happened?
8. What did Cole do when Garvey and Edwin drove away in their boat?
9. Why do you think Cole is so rebellious and defiant?
10. What did Edwin tell Cole about his treatment of the animals?
11. Write about a time when you felt defiant or rebellious. What did you do? (journal)
TOUCHING SPIRIT BEAR
Chapter Two
Answer each of the following questions with complete sentences.
1. What provisions did Edwin and Garvey make for Cole?
2. Cole pretended to go along with all of the requirements of the circle Justice. What were his real intentions?
3. What is Devil's Club?
4. What four things did Edwin tell Cole to learn?
5. What did Garvey give to Cole to take care of? What do the Tlingits call this?
6. How did Cole receive instructions from Edwin? Why?
7. What happened to Cole's knuckles in his jail cell? What did he say happened?
8. What did Cole do when Garvey and Edwin drove away in their boat?
9. Why do you think Cole is so rebellious and defiant?
10. What did Edwin tell Cole about his treatment of the animals?
11. Write about a time when you felt defiant or rebellious. What did you do? (journal)
Student Projects-Horror Stories
I have uploaded the Horror stories that the students created using Photo Story 3. Everyone did an excellent job. Click "play" and enjoy. Just don't view them in a dark room while you are alone.
Tuesday, December 18, 2007
Friday, December 14, 2007
Touching Spirit Bear
Today we began discussing how people deal with anger. This is a major theme in the next work we will be reading-Touching Spirit Bear.
Students are to read chapter 1 for HW and complete the following assignment:
TOUCHING SPIRIT BEAR
Chapter One
1. Cole Matthews knelt defiantly in the bow of the aluminum skiff as he faced forward into a cold September wind.
o Define the term defiant:
o What is an aluminum skiff?
2. Where is Cole being taken?
3. There were two other people in the boat:
o Garvey, who was _______
o Edwin who is ______
4. What did Cole do to Edwin to try to make him angry?
5. Who were the only people Cole could trust?
6. Who was Peter Driscal? What happened to him?
7. Cole hated his parents. His mom acted like a scared Barbie doll. Always__________________________ but never __________________. And his dad was a bullheaded ________________with a temper.
8. Nathaniel Blackwood is the _______________hired by Cole’s parents.
9. Why do you think Garvey kept visiting Cole?
10. What is Circle Justice?
Students are to read chapter 1 for HW and complete the following assignment:
TOUCHING SPIRIT BEAR
Chapter One
1. Cole Matthews knelt defiantly in the bow of the aluminum skiff as he faced forward into a cold September wind.
o Define the term defiant:
o What is an aluminum skiff?
2. Where is Cole being taken?
3. There were two other people in the boat:
o Garvey, who was _______
o Edwin who is ______
4. What did Cole do to Edwin to try to make him angry?
5. Who were the only people Cole could trust?
6. Who was Peter Driscal? What happened to him?
7. Cole hated his parents. His mom acted like a scared Barbie doll. Always__________________________ but never __________________. And his dad was a bullheaded ________________with a temper.
8. Nathaniel Blackwood is the _______________hired by Cole’s parents.
9. Why do you think Garvey kept visiting Cole?
10. What is Circle Justice?
Friday, November 30, 2007
Monday
New groups will begin the Photo Story project on Monday. Make sure you have your horror story.
Wednesday, November 28, 2007
Photo Story/Short Stories
We are currently working on 2 assignments. One half of the class is completing a Photo Story project using their horror stories, while the other half is reading several short stories by Stephen King and responding to questions. The groups will switch tasks on Friday.
Tuesday, November 20, 2007
Thanksgiving
Have a great holiday weekend. We will begin a project with your horror stories on Monday.
Wednesday, November 14, 2007
Picture Prompt/Horror story
The students are beginning a picture prompt assignment in preparation for the HSPA test which is administered in the junior year. The students received pictures that they must use to create a story. Since we are still working on the horror genre, I required implementation of the elements of gothic horror we covered in class. The students will spend 1 period writing the story and several days revising.
During this time students will also continue reading short stories and responding to questions.
During this time students will also continue reading short stories and responding to questions.
Tuesday, November 13, 2007
The Masque of the Red Death
Today we finished the short story "The Masque of the Red Death." The students are to complete the following questions for HW:
“The Masque of the Red Death”
Edgar Allan Poe
20pts
Answer all of the following in complete sentences.
Describe the Prince’s palace. How has he taken precautions against the plague?
What is the symbolism behind the prince’s name, Prospero?
At what time do the guests begin noticing the masked figure? Explain the significance and how this relates to “The Tell-Tale Heart.”
Describe the masked figure. What is Prospero’s first reaction?
How does Prospero die?
What was behind the mask?
Write a well-organized paragraph discussing the symbolic meaning of this story. What has Poe taken from his own life that could have inspired this story? What does the masked figure represent, and what is Poe trying to teach us with this story?
Students can review the 2 clips provided. They are readings of the story.
“The Masque of the Red Death”
Edgar Allan Poe
20pts
Answer all of the following in complete sentences.
Describe the Prince’s palace. How has he taken precautions against the plague?
What is the symbolism behind the prince’s name, Prospero?
At what time do the guests begin noticing the masked figure? Explain the significance and how this relates to “The Tell-Tale Heart.”
Describe the masked figure. What is Prospero’s first reaction?
How does Prospero die?
What was behind the mask?
Write a well-organized paragraph discussing the symbolic meaning of this story. What has Poe taken from his own life that could have inspired this story? What does the masked figure represent, and what is Poe trying to teach us with this story?
Students can review the 2 clips provided. They are readings of the story.
Monday, November 12, 2007
The Red Death (Part 1)
We began covering "The Masque of the Red Death" in class today. We viewed the above clip and read along. We will finish it in class tomorrow along with questions.
Wednesday, November 7, 2007
Tuesday, November 6, 2007
The Tell-Tale Heart
Today we read "The Tell-Tale Heart" and viewed the video clip below. The students are to complete the following assignment for HW:
“The Tell-Tale Heart”
20pts
1. Describe the narrator in detail. What is your first impression of him?
2. What specifically is it about the old man that troubles the narrator? Why does it trouble him?
3. What does the narrator do every night? Why?
4. How does the narrator feel after he commits the murder? Is he worried about being caught?
5. Why does the killer confess?
6. Name 3 details, descriptions, or actions that the author uses to create an atmosphere of horror.
“The Tell-Tale Heart”
20pts
1. Describe the narrator in detail. What is your first impression of him?
2. What specifically is it about the old man that troubles the narrator? Why does it trouble him?
3. What does the narrator do every night? Why?
4. How does the narrator feel after he commits the murder? Is he worried about being caught?
5. Why does the killer confess?
6. Name 3 details, descriptions, or actions that the author uses to create an atmosphere of horror.
Monday, November 5, 2007
Cask of Amontillado
Today we finished covering "The Cask of Amontillado". We watched this animated video based on the story as well.
Friday, November 2, 2007
Poe
Today we began covering the Edgar Allan Poe short story "The Cask of Amontillado". The students have questions to answer that go along with the story. We will finish it on Monday.
We will spend the next few weeks covering gothic horror stories. The students will have to create their own horror story using the elements found in the stories we read.
We will spend the next few weeks covering gothic horror stories. The students will have to create their own horror story using the elements found in the stories we read.
Thursday, October 25, 2007
Essay
For the next several days the students will be working on their final essay for April Morning.
Wednesday, October 24, 2007
April Morning Essay
Due to an illness, I was out of school Monday and Tuesday. We finished our review of April Morning today, and we will begin the essay tomorrow.
Friday, October 19, 2007
In-class essay
We still have not finished our review activity for April Morning. We will finish the review on Monday and write the essay on Tuesday of next week.
Thursday, October 18, 2007
Wednesday, October 17, 2007
Review
We are currently working on a review for April Morning. The students are going through each chapter and providing examples of the main character showing maturity/immaturity. They must also provide specific textual support. They will be able to use this sheet on their essay assignment, which will be given on Friday 10/19.
Monday, October 15, 2007
Sick Day HW
Due to the fact that I am out sick today, all students are to have the chapter assignments "The Afternoon2" & "The Evening2" completed for tomorrow (10/16).
Friday, October 12, 2007
Weekend HW
The students are to read chapter 7 of April Morning, "The Afternoon." They must also complete the following assignment:
April Morning
“The Afternoon2”
20pts
What is the approximate time of day this part of the story takes place? How do you know?
War has taken its toll on Adam. It is not a game or exciting any more. What does Adam want to do in the beginning of this chapter?
What special responsibility is on Adam’s shoulders because he is Moses Cooper’s son?
(164) What does Adam mean when he says, "We were in the grip of a force outside of ourselves."
Adam falls asleep in the midst of the battle along the road. He awakens to hear the Reverend and Simmons speaking of him. They speak of him as if he were dead. What do they say about him?
It was a bad time coming home, uncomfortable and heartbreaking. What has happened to Mother? Granny? And Levi?
How does Adam find some peace and happiness with the death of his father? (184-85)
April Morning
“The Afternoon2”
20pts
What is the approximate time of day this part of the story takes place? How do you know?
War has taken its toll on Adam. It is not a game or exciting any more. What does Adam want to do in the beginning of this chapter?
What special responsibility is on Adam’s shoulders because he is Moses Cooper’s son?
(164) What does Adam mean when he says, "We were in the grip of a force outside of ourselves."
Adam falls asleep in the midst of the battle along the road. He awakens to hear the Reverend and Simmons speaking of him. They speak of him as if he were dead. What do they say about him?
It was a bad time coming home, uncomfortable and heartbreaking. What has happened to Mother? Granny? And Levi?
How does Adam find some peace and happiness with the death of his father? (184-85)
Tuesday, October 9, 2007
We are still working on paper revisions. The final draft of the paper will be due Thursday 10/11. The students can revise as many times as they like up until the due date.
To parents,
An excellent way of helping your child with his/her writing is to read their work aloud with them. Many mechanical errors can be corrected this way.
To parents,
An excellent way of helping your child with his/her writing is to read their work aloud with them. Many mechanical errors can be corrected this way.
Thursday, October 4, 2007
Wednesday, October 3, 2007
Progress Reports
To parents,
The comment I put on all of the students' progress reports is "currently working on essay revisions." I did this to let you know that we are currently working on a large assignment worth 50pts. The students will complete several rewrites before the final grade is achieved. I am working with them individually on their papers. You can contact me next week some time if you want to know the specific grade for the assignment, how it affected the overall grade, and what your student's strengths and weaknesses are.
The comment I put on all of the students' progress reports is "currently working on essay revisions." I did this to let you know that we are currently working on a large assignment worth 50pts. The students will complete several rewrites before the final grade is achieved. I am working with them individually on their papers. You can contact me next week some time if you want to know the specific grade for the assignment, how it affected the overall grade, and what your student's strengths and weaknesses are.
Tuesday, October 2, 2007
Sunday, September 30, 2007
Welcome
Welcome 10G students and parents. This blog will keep you up to date on assignments, novels, themes, and any other classroom related topics. The focus on this course is to develop students' reading and writing skills.
The reading skills that will be covered are comprehension, pronounciation, word recognition, vocabulary development, identifying figurative language, and any other areas of weakness that may arise.
The writing skills that will be covered are sentence and paragraph construction, citations, organization, spelling, and any grammar related issues that arise. I will work one-on-one with students in a workshop environment to enhance their writing skills and focus on their individual strengths and weaknesses.
The current novel we are reading is Howard Fast's April Morning. During the week of 10/1-10/5 the students will write an essay dealing specifically with events presented in chapter 6 "The Midday". The remainder of the week will be spent in workshop. I encourage all parents to read along with us so that you can offer support at home as needed.
The reading skills that will be covered are comprehension, pronounciation, word recognition, vocabulary development, identifying figurative language, and any other areas of weakness that may arise.
The writing skills that will be covered are sentence and paragraph construction, citations, organization, spelling, and any grammar related issues that arise. I will work one-on-one with students in a workshop environment to enhance their writing skills and focus on their individual strengths and weaknesses.
The current novel we are reading is Howard Fast's April Morning. During the week of 10/1-10/5 the students will write an essay dealing specifically with events presented in chapter 6 "The Midday". The remainder of the week will be spent in workshop. I encourage all parents to read along with us so that you can offer support at home as needed.
Fast, Howard. April Morning. New York: Bantam, 1962.
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