Honors: We are currently running an EdCafe student run unit with the classic novel To Kill a Mockingbird. The first EdCafe "conference" was on Thursday and it was wonderful for a first go. I am so excited to see the ideas generated over the next few weeks. Each student has signed up for 4 sessions over the next 3 weeks.
CP2: We are wrapping up Romeo and Juliet early this week. We will have a final writing assignment/project this week into next.
CP1: Period 7: We are wrapping up Romeo and Juliet this week. There will be a final writing assignment/project this week.
Period 6:We are heading into a literature circle unit this week! Details to come!
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Monday, March 26, 2012
Monday, March 12, 2012
Monday March 12th
Honors: We just finished our Romeo and Juliet film projects! We will do a very small unit with a play called Gamma Rays and then head into a primarily student led unit with To Kill A Mockingbird. The TKAM unit will be very independent and challenge students to lead discussions with creative topics.
Period 6 CP1: We are more than halfway through Romeo and Juliet and will soon be writing our final essay. I have decided to change the topic and format of this essay, it will no longer discuss the effects of Tybalt's death. New prompt to come soon regarding reactions to certain Themes.
Period 7 CP1: We will begin Act 2 of Romeo and Juliet this week. This unit will culminiate in a Theme Reaction Essay and Film Project
Period 5 CP2: We are currently in Act 2 of Romeo and Juliet and are moving steadily along. This unit will culminate in a Theme Reaction Essay and Film Project.
Period 6 CP1: We are more than halfway through Romeo and Juliet and will soon be writing our final essay. I have decided to change the topic and format of this essay, it will no longer discuss the effects of Tybalt's death. New prompt to come soon regarding reactions to certain Themes.
Period 7 CP1: We will begin Act 2 of Romeo and Juliet this week. This unit will culminiate in a Theme Reaction Essay and Film Project
Period 5 CP2: We are currently in Act 2 of Romeo and Juliet and are moving steadily along. This unit will culminate in a Theme Reaction Essay and Film Project.
Monday, March 5, 2012
Monday March 5th
Honors: We are currently working on a final film project as a culminating assessment for Romeo and Juliet. Next we will be doing Non-Fiction Literature circles
CP1: Both CP1 classes are now reading Romeo and Juliet. After Act 3 we write a literary analysis paper on the turning point of the play. Be ready for that. Period 6 this is coming up very soon!
CP2: We have just begun Romeo and Juliet. Act 1 quiz will be Thursday!
CP1: Both CP1 classes are now reading Romeo and Juliet. After Act 3 we write a literary analysis paper on the turning point of the play. Be ready for that. Period 6 this is coming up very soon!
CP2: We have just begun Romeo and Juliet. Act 1 quiz will be Thursday!
Monday, January 30, 2012
Monday, January 30th
Honors: We are in the middle of Romeo and Juliet, and I am very pleased with how well we are doing reading and analyzing in class. Nightly HW has been excellent, working with significant passages. We are currently writing thematic poetry and practicing public speaking skills (PVLEGS). Before break, the students will memorize their poem and present it to groups of increasing size. This will create baby steps to presenting in front of the class.
CP1:
Period 7: We are still reading Hole in My Life and working with PVLEGS Public Speaking techniques during class as well. Remember to keep up with the reading at night with HIML!
Period 6: We are beginning Romeo and Juliet and working with PVLEGS Public Speaking in class. Many nights there will be a short quote analysis HW in the recap log.
CP2: We are currently reading Hole in My Life in small reading groups. I think this is a really successful way to study the book, and I can see you all connecting with the story. We will also be working with Sentence Composing as way to improve sentence structure and fluency.
CP1:
Period 7: We are still reading Hole in My Life and working with PVLEGS Public Speaking techniques during class as well. Remember to keep up with the reading at night with HIML!
Period 6: We are beginning Romeo and Juliet and working with PVLEGS Public Speaking in class. Many nights there will be a short quote analysis HW in the recap log.
CP2: We are currently reading Hole in My Life in small reading groups. I think this is a really successful way to study the book, and I can see you all connecting with the story. We will also be working with Sentence Composing as way to improve sentence structure and fluency.
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
Tuesday, January 17th
Honors: We will continue with Act 2 this week in Romeo and Juliet. Don't forget to revise your ASP papers this week for a better grade!
CP1 Period 6: We are currently reading a drama called "Gamma Rays" in class. There will be nightly homework with this short play. We will focus on symbolism within the play.
Period 7 and CP2: We are currently reading a non-fiction piece called
Hole In My Life. There is nightly reading HW with this text! We are focusing on the elements of non-fiction and a coming of age tale.
CP1 Period 6: We are currently reading a drama called "Gamma Rays" in class. There will be nightly homework with this short play. We will focus on symbolism within the play.
Period 7 and CP2: We are currently reading a non-fiction piece called
Hole In My Life. There is nightly reading HW with this text! We are focusing on the elements of non-fiction and a coming of age tale.
Monday, January 9, 2012
January 9, 2011
Honors: This week begins our study of Romeo and Juliet. We had a character mini-project and now we will begin to read it in class and at home. We will focus on the dualily of man throughout the play.
CP1: This week we are typing up your Of Mice and Men essay final drafts! I am optimistic when looking at the drafting going on in class. Next we are headed into a choice unit for Non-Fiction
CP2: We are currently typing our Tuesdays With Morrie essays. For most of you I am very pleased with the drafting process. These lengthy essays should be very well done!
CP1: This week we are typing up your Of Mice and Men essay final drafts! I am optimistic when looking at the drafting going on in class. Next we are headed into a choice unit for Non-Fiction
CP2: We are currently typing our Tuesdays With Morrie essays. For most of you I am very pleased with the drafting process. These lengthy essays should be very well done!