Monday, August 31, 2020

Day 10

Objective:  The students will know info about novel reading in class as well as the outside reading requirement.

 

Roll Quiz in G Class

1.  WP Number 5 Long Way Home

2.  Class Expectations:  Outside Reading Requirement:  This is Due the 2nd to last week of the semester.  Not sure what day yet!

3.  Outside Book Honors List:  https://docs.google.com/document/d/1u7qglI4jZekLoywXsPGlgs6u_jDA-yEMl48WxRua1Yo/edit?usp=sharing

4.  Lord of the Flies discussion:  Must have the book by next week.  If you want 100 Extra Credit points you can get the book and Close Read it.  Must be highlighted and annotated.  No Sticky Notes accepted for points.  Here is a link on Amazon:   https://www.amazon.com/Lord-Flies-William-Golding/dp/0399501487/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2FPZBYFKIYDYM&dchild=1&keywords=lord+of+the+flies+paperback+book&qid=1598883151&sprefix=lord+of+the+flies%2Caps%2C205&sr=8-1

5.  Copy the rest of Chapter 1 Notes on sequence: 

Sequence:  The order in which all of the events take place. 

 

Chronological Order:  Most stories are told in chronological order which is in “time order.” 

 

Flashback:  A scene that interrupts the story to introduce an event from the past.  The flashback should help build upon the plot.

 

Flash-forward:  A scene that jumps ahead in time to narrate an event that happens (or could happen) in the future.

 

Foreshadowing:  Hints or clues in the story that something will happen later in the plot.

 6. Assync Time.  Read (Close Read if possible to print): "Long Way Home"

 https://drive.google.com/file/d/11AROcn8wJ9WdUaVwUAmNSWVnYqCGLGLD/view?usp=sharing

7.  Assync Time:  Look over the Honors Book List.  Look for that titles that may interest you.  Then look on Amazon and look at page numbers, price, and read the summary of it to be sure that it is something that you want to invest time and your parents' money to read.

Thursday, August 27, 2020

Day 9

 Objective:  The students will discuss the first four questions from assignment and then complete.

1.  Roll Quiz in G. Class

2.  WP Number 4

3.  Discuss Questions 1-4 on assignment.

4.  Look at the first paragraph together for tone.

5.  Complete the assignment due today at end of Independent time.

Essay due by Friday at 3 pm.

Tuesday, August 25, 2020

Day 8

 Objective:  The students will complete The Pedestrian assignment for discussion tomorrow.

ESSAY NOTE:  You have until 3 pm on Friday to resubmit your essays for a better grade.  PLEASE do not delete the scores that I gave each paragraph.  I don't want to have to re-read a paragraph that has 20/20.  If you take off the score, I will have to read it again, and I might see something that I didn't the first time.  You don't want that!  :)

1.  Roll Quiz

2.  The Pedestrian Assignment.  Do not do the last question!!!!

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1lYnqJh6JmvMCDxMwkhoNQtCNZSPUfwDIUgu99iBqvFQ/edit?usp=sharing

Monday, August 24, 2020

Day 7

 Objective:  The students will discuss the notes for Chapter 1 on Plot and Setting, then read the first fiction story of the year.

Roll:  Using Google Classroom Assignments:  Roll Quiz.

1.  WP Number 3:  The Pedestrian II 

2.  Turn in The Pedestrian vocab to Google Classroom

3.  Discuss Essay Rewrites

 4.  Go over Chapter 1 Notes that you wrote out and put in note section of folder.

5.  Read "The Pedestrian" by Wednesday.  I would print it out and close read it for easy use.

 The Pedestrian full text:  http://www.riversidelocalschools.com/Downloads/pedestrian%20short%20story.pdf

 Chapter 1 Notes:

Chapter 1 Plot and Setting

Plot:  Plot is the most important part of any story.  It is the series of related events that happen in the story. 

Exposition:  The basic situation of the story.  It is the beginning of the story where the reader learns the character, conflict and setting.

Complications (Rising Action):  The events or problems that help develop the plot and build a reader’s interest.

Climax:  The most exciting part of the story.  It’s the turning point of the story usually toward the end.

Resolution:  The end of the story where the conflict is resolved.

Conflict:  The struggle between two forces.  It’s the problem that has to be solved in the story. 

      External:  Man v. man.  Man v. Nature.  Man v. Society, Man vs Tech

      Internal:  Within the main character’s mind or heart.

Setting:  The setting of a story affects the plot and the characters.  Setting includes the character’s customs- how they live, how they dress, eat and behave.  LOCAL COLOR

Setting will also reveal a time frame.

The most important function of setting is to contribute to the story’s emotional effect- its mood or atmosphere.  It helps set the tone.

How does an author create a specific tone?  With very specific words.  In other words, if an author wants the tone to be scary, he will use words (DICTION) that have SCARY Connotations.

 

 

Thursday, August 20, 2020

Day 6

 Objective:  The students will know important vocabulary for our first story:  "The Pedestrian" by Ray Bradbury.

 1.  WP Number 2:   The Pedestrian

2.  The Pedestrian Vocabulary:  Go to Google Classroom and I made a copy of the assignment for you to type right on if you prefer.  Or you can print it out and hand write.  Your decision.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-4HfqQIGPpTy2XvcgPc4yp_appq05U-V/view?usp=sharing

Here are the words:  

1) regressive (adj)

2) scrutinized (v)

3) enticing (adj)

4) ebbing (v)

5)  subjective (adj)

6) manifest (v)

7) pilgrimage (n)

8) intermittent (adj)

9)  riveted (v)

10) incandescence (n)

 


 3.  By Monday, copy by hand all of these notes into your folder.

 

Chapter 1 Plot and Setting

Plot:  Plot is the most important part of any story.  It is the series of related events that happen in the story. 

Exposition:  The basic situation of the story.  It is the beginning of the story where the reader learns the character, conflict and setting.

Complications (Rising Action):  The events or problems that help develop the plot and build a reader’s interest.

Climax:  The most exciting part of the story.  It’s the turning point of the story usually toward the end.

Resolution:  The end of the story where the conflict is resolved.

Conflict:  The struggle between two forces.  It’s the problem that has to be solved in the story. 

      External:  Man v. man.  Man v. Nature.  Man v. Society, Man vs Tech

      Internal:  Within the main character’s mind or heart.

Setting:  The setting of a story affects the plot and the characters.  Setting includes the character’s customs- how they live, how they dress, eat and behave.  LOCAL COLOR

Setting will also reveal a time frame.

The most important function of setting is to contribute to the story’s emotional effect- its mood or atmosphere.  It helps set the tone.

How does an author create a specific tone?  With very specific words.  In other words, if an author wants the tone to be scary, he will use words (DICTION) that have SCARY Connotations.

Wednesday, August 19, 2020

Day 5

 Objective:  The students will know expectations of a closing paragraph and how to properly set up a paper in MLA.


1.  MLA Heading:

 

Your Name                                                                                            Last Name 1

Mr. Warren

Honors Lit. P.1

19 August, 2020

                                                                    Title of Essay

     Start writing paper.  All in Double Space 12 pt font.

 

2.  What should you do in the Closing Paragraph?  The opposite of what you did in the inrto.  In other words, take my brain from your point and make it wide again.  Apply what you have proven to the bigger picture.  (About three sentences)

3.  Complete the essay and EDIT!!!  EDIT AGAIN.  Have a parent read it.  You need to catch esay errors and writing rules.

4.  Essay dues tomorrow.




Friday, August 14, 2020

Day 4

1.  Share some Intro and First Body Paragraphs

2.  How to properly use Integrated Quotes Power Point

 https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ILn6I4KwJnB9ftY5SMPkekY5uHS4ZDBl/view?usp=sharing

3.  Complete the rest of the paper (last three paragraphs) by Thursday/Friday

4.  Digital Citizenship Assignment (for independent work) for 100 points.

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1C67vmDMHMbNkRaNs1AdEzwbYyuS6VydqS1mRuJijQpY/edit#slide=id.g5e582e3f52_0_0

 After going through the lesson, complete the assignment on Google Classroom.

Thursday, August 13, 2020

Day 3

 Objective:  The students will discuss the second piece and then begin their first essay with directions from the teacher.

 

Here is the link to the recording Lucas:   https://drive.google.com/file/d/1EC9P1G2YcXqX_jLgm5JeHWooPGUbrTNr/view?usp=sharing

1. Formal Writing Rules:  Copy into your Notes

https://drive.google.com/file/d/12RoIkTfu9KTnCwY0vTI01T4osTFCKTw2/view?usp=sharing

2.  WP #1

3.  Discuss Outliers

4.  Go over Essay 1 Writing Prompt:

5.  Discuss the essay.  What it will look like.  Do a quick outline.

5.  Intro Paragraph Notes:  What have you learned before?  What should you forget?

6.  Inverted triangle format:  My way to write a perfect intro in 3 minutes or less.

7.  Homework:  Have the first two paragraphs of your essay complete by Monday.  I will call on several of you to share with me.  And I will not be happy if it's not done.  

All the docs you need.

The Sports Gene
 https://drive.google.com/file/d/1z312CWT2r2AB5LVpsOw6OGBU8L7-pzwF/view?usp=sharing

The Outliers
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1gkXcRfYIFq1PGe2CdYHgrxGOFnlt56ob/view?usp=sharing

Persuasive Writing PP
  https://drive.google.com/file/d/1w_bJMTL9et43NuUJgRJH9onm7e748DsB/view?usp=sharing

Essay 1 Prompt


 https://drive.google.com/file/d/1AvM7gMBFz_9pvlXLiwTgPRXr3yblVcgX/view?usp=sharing

Wednesday, August 12, 2020

Day 2

Objective:  The students will discuss the first piece (The Sports Gene) and read the next piece (The Outliers) for upcoming essay.

1.  Roll and Office Hours

2.  Discuss "The Sports Gene"

3.  Close Read "The Outliers"

4.  Complete the questions for Outliers on the same document as The Sports Gene.  DUE TOMORROW.  Don't share yet.  I have to set up an assignment in Google Classroom.

Docs

Close Reading Req

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1GiL5nn6dFv4nvNduk25OhoW44C8plKqBFGSLNzI-bdE/edit?usp=sharing


The Sports Gene
 https://drive.google.com/file/d/1z312CWT2r2AB5LVpsOw6OGBU8L7-pzwF/view?usp=sharing

The Outliers
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1gkXcRfYIFq1PGe2CdYHgrxGOFnlt56ob/view?usp=sharing

Persuasive Writing PP
  https://drive.google.com/file/d/1w_bJMTL9et43NuUJgRJH9onm7e748DsB/view?usp=sharing

Essay 1 Prompt


 https://drive.google.com/file/d/1AvM7gMBFz_9pvlXLiwTgPRXr3yblVcgX/view?usp=sharing

Monday, August 10, 2020

Day 1

 Objective:  The students will get a feel for this virtual thing and see how much of this we have a chance to get through.

1.  Roll and Intro to warrenmlk.com

2.  Expectations in this virtual world.  Patience is the key!

3.  Summer Work. Due September 5 for 25 Extra Credit Points.

4.  Supplies Needed:  Folder with dividers (Handouts, Notes, WPs, Assignments), Computer, Pens and Paper.

5. Close Reading Requirements Notes.  You will write out and keep.

6. Essay Number 1 Prompt

7.  Close Read "The Sports Gene"


Close Reading Requirements

Close Reading Req

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1GiL5nn6dFv4nvNduk25OhoW44C8plKqBFGSLNzI-bdE/edit?usp=sharing


The Sports Gene
 https://drive.google.com/file/d/1z312CWT2r2AB5LVpsOw6OGBU8L7-pzwF/view?usp=sharing

The Outliers
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1gkXcRfYIFq1PGe2CdYHgrxGOFnlt56ob/view?usp=sharing

Persuasive Writing PP
  https://drive.google.com/file/d/1w_bJMTL9et43NuUJgRJH9onm7e748DsB/view?usp=sharing

Essay 1 Prompt


 https://drive.google.com/file/d/1AvM7gMBFz_9pvlXLiwTgPRXr3yblVcgX/view?usp=sharing

Friday, May 22, 2020

And we are done...

Hello all.

All grades are done and in the computer.

I enjoyed you all.  Please keep in touch a you go on to live your lives.

Warren

Wednesday, May 20, 2020

Last Assignment of the Year: LOTF Chapter 12

And just like that... we are on our last assignment.  I am proud of those of you who stuck with it all the way through.  If you have me in AP Lit your senior year, you will be better off than those who didn't read it because I mention it all of the time.

OK so before you finish the book, lets discuss Chapter 11.

Of course this chapter is most known for the death of Piggy.

With his death comes the destruction of two huge symbols:  the conch and Piggy's brain. 

If you look at the imagery of that scene, the author was definitely trying to make you see it.  The conch is shattered into 1000 pieces.  And Piggy's head literally smashed against the rocks below and opened up and pick stuff came out.  That would be his brain.

So now all three parts of a successful society are gone.  Nothing is left and only human's real nature is left:  Main is Basically Evil.

Ralph is alone.  Samneric have been taken captive. 

OK for Chapter 12.  No dialectic.  I am tired of those and I am sure that you are too.

So for the last chapter, just send me an email with a paragraph like the last part of the Book Report.  Just tell me what you thought of it.  The book as a whole.  And don't worry about writing rules.  Just be you, tell me your thoughts.

Miss ya!!  Warren

Monday, May 18, 2020

Digital Learning Assignment 11: LOTF Chapter 11

Hello all,

OK, Chapter 11 is kinda a transition chapter as I said.  Not a bunch to talk about for this one...  but just wait til Chapter 11...

1.  All the Biguns (the older boys) except for Samneric have joined Jack's tribe.  They have set up their camp at Castle Rock.

2.  Ralph talks about Simon's murder.  Although all the boys participated, they all also deny it.  Ralph, Piggy, Samneric.

3.  Ralph has trouble remembering his past life in civilization.  He has trouble really thinking about anything now.

4.  At night, Jack's tribe raids Ralph and his group.  They come for "fire" and end up taking Piggy's glasses.  Piggy is now totally useless, except for his brain...

5.  The comic relief that the author tried to instill in this chapter was the fight scene.  Ralph and Sam (I think it was Sam) thought that they were fighting the other boys.  But when they discuss the fight, you should realize that they were actually fighting each other.


OK, now to the book's climax.  Prepare yourselves!

Only two chapters left.  Miss ya!  Warren