Happy Friday!

Objective:  The students will close read another short story that deal with destiny.

1.  WP #10
2.  Hand in complete WP Packet 1-10 for points.
3.  Discuss Monte Cristo Chapters and Characters on Board (periods 3-4)
4.  Close Read "Long Way Home"

Homework:  Monte Cristo Chapters 9-10 and complete the questions on the study guide.

Almost Friday!

Objective:  The students will show understanding of Monte Cristo and share their creative tone writing.

1.  WP #9

2.  MC Quiz 5-6

3.  MC Study Guide and Character List Dicussion

4.  Pedestrian Writing Share:  Winner gets chips.

5.  Monte Cristo Chapters 7-8

No WP Today

Objective:  The students will discuss Monte Cristo (Protagonist and Antagonists).

1.  Grade and Hand in Vocabulary.

2.  MC Quiz Chapters 3-4

3.  Complete "The Pedestrian" assignment/writing

Homework:  Monte Cristo Chps 5-6

So did you understand your first two chapters?

Objective:  The students will work with "The Pedestrian" and tone.

1.  WP #8
2.  MC Quiz Chps 1-2
3.  Tone Notes
4.  The Pedestrian reading/listening/assignment

HomeworK;  Read Monte Cristo Chapters 3-4

Oregon Wins! San Diego State Wins! King Wins!!!

Objective:  The students will understand the history behind our novel so that we will understand what we read.

1.  WP #7 Connotation Review

2.  Monte Cristo Intro

3.  Monte Cristo Chapters 1-2 and Study Guide Questions

4.  Be sure to have completed Close Reading of The Pedestrian for tomorrow.

Fridays... I just LOVE Fridays!

Objective:  The students will complete the vocabulary assignment.

1.  WP #6

2.  Complete Vocabulary (second sheet)

3.  Close Read "The Pedestrian" looking for how the author creates tone, the setting, and the conflict for the character.

Homework:  Beat Poly.  Give your parents a hug!

Monte Cristo Checkout

Objective:  The students will understand the importance of plot in a story/novel/drama.

1.  WP #5

2.  Book Checkout (see times on board)

3.  Plot Notes

4.  The Pedestrian Vocab.

Last Day for Essay

Objective:  The students will edit and make this paper the "best writing" that they can do.

1.  Closing paragraph:  Apply what you have proven to the bigger picture.

Tomorrow:  A printed, edited paper is due with everything done that we have talked about.

Heading/Header
Title
Intro with strong thesis
Body 1:  Summarize, evidence, show fault
Body 2:  Summarize, evidence, show support
Close

NOTE:  Bring Monte Cristo tomorrow if you have it!

The important part of your paper

Looking at essays today. Make corrections as I point them out.

Objective:  The students will write the third paragraph of their essay.  It is the most important one, so be thorough!

1.  Get your essay pulled up, get your packet out and start working on paragraph 3.

2.  Tomorrow paragraph 1-3 should be complete.

I didn't get a chance to see IT! I heard it's great!

Objective:  The students will write their first two paragraphs of their essay.

1.  Get your graded Close Reading of the Outliers

2.  WP #4

3.  Write your paper:

a)  open a new google doc.  Name it warren 3 (or 4 or 5 or 6) depending on your period
b)  share it with rwarren@rusdlearns.net
c)  Set up the heading and header (I don't think you can do that on your phone, so you will have to do it at home on a computer or tablet)

Insert = Header
Scroll Right and type last name and one space
Insert= Page Number pick the one for upper right number on all pages.

Set up Spacing:  Line spacing= Double

You have your intro done.  Type it.
Work on first body paragraph.  Present the first argument, his support, and how you agree with it but point out the flaws in it.

The Patriots lost :(

Objective:  The students will start their first essay.

1.  Prepare your packet for 100 points in order.
        Expedition Close Read
        Sports G Close Read
        Sports G Questions
        Outliers Close Read
        Outliers Questions

2.  Essay prompt discussion

3.  Writing Rules.....

4.  Begin essay on a Google doc.

5.  Have a nice relaxing weekend!  Watch Oregon beat Nebraska!

Seating Chart.... I have to learn your names!!!

Objective:  The students will analyze the main argument and its support in The Outliers excerpt.

1.  Seating Chart
2.  Syllabus (if you have it, hand in for 100 points.  Make sure that I can read your name)
3.  The Outliers close read discussion and handout. 

Tomorrow we start writing!

MAPS Day 2

Objective:  The students will show how smart they are.

1.  Get a Chromebook.

2.  Complete MAPS test.  Do your best to finish...  I don't want to do this another day.

3.  Homework:  Go on my web page, print out the Honors Syllabus and bring signed tomorrow for an EASY 100 points.

MAPS Test Day 1

Objective:  Show us how smart you are!!

1.  Get a Chromebook.

2.  Following Instructions for testing.

3.  Do your best!

4.  If you have your supplies today, show me.

5.  You have until Thursday to complete Outliers.  We will begin writing the essay Thursday and turn in all the close read pieces.

One week... And a Three Day Weekend! I like that!

Objective:  The students will share a few Personal Statements and begin work on the Prose Unit.

1.  Get your Folder and all supplies (Study Sync book too) and put it on your desk for 100 points.

2.  WP #3

3.  Close Read Outliers excerpt

4.  Have a great weekend!

It's hot! Sorry about the air!

Objective:  The students will analyze what the author of the sports gene did to create his argument.

1.  No WP Today

2.  Honors Book List

3.  Writing Notes:  Persuasive Essays.  Two Good Graphics

4.  The Sports Gene Analysis Handout

5.  Tomorrow:  Supplies and Book in Class:  100 EASY POINTS!!!!!!!

Wednesday Short Day: I like Wednesdays!

Objective:  The students will complete reading of the first article. 

1.  WP Number 2

2.  Website Quiz and Discussion

3.  Complete Close Reading and discuss what you found to be important.  I have my example to share.

Homework:  Supplies in class by Friday!!!  Folder, dividers, paper. pens, highlighters.

Had a great day yesterday.

Objective:  The students will close read the first of two articles for their essay.

1.  WP #1
2.  School Handbook Discussion
3.  Class Rules Brief (bathroom, phones, food, cheating)
4.  Close Read article number 1 with a purpose:  Identify the author's argument about the effects of destiny in our lives.

HOMEWORK:  Check out my web page:  warrenmlk.com     look at all of the pages (policies, extra credit, contact me, etc) and read the info.  Tomorrow:  10 point quiz on the webpage information.

Well the first day went well, so let's try another one.

Objective:  The students will look at an example of the Prose section of the AP Literature test.

1.  Prompt Number 2.
     a)  Breakdown the prompt
     b)  Read and annotate the story
     c)  Outline your paper
     d)  Pair up and compare what each of you would write about and share specific details you would use to support.
     e)  Write the intro
     d)  Discuss

Welcome to one of the best classes that you will ever take at King!!!

Objective:  The students will become familiar with class expectations and close reading requirements.

1.  Intro/Roll

2.  Supplies List

3.  Close Reading Notes

4.  Destiny:  Quick Write:  Destiny

5.  Close Read Article #1

The Last Official Day with My Favorite Classes Ever!

Objective:  The kids will know what I really think of them!

1.  What I would really like to say on your Report Card Comments:

Period 1

Period 2

Period 3

Period 4

Period 5

Period 6

Thanks to all of you.  This has been my best overall year in 28 years of teaching.  I will really miss each one of you in your own unique way.

Sorry if you are bored.... but I have nothing more.

Objective:  The students will let the teacher grade the last 60 book reports!

1.  Do whatever you want (within reason).  I need to get these papers done.  And I don't want to just give you busy work.

2.  Tomorrow:  Report card grades and comments.

Satirical TV Day 2

Objective:  The students will analyze all things being made fun of in the satire.

1.  Final Study Guide (Take it if you want it.  The bold is MUST KNOW!

2.  Satire:  Always Sunny in Philadelphia Season 9 Episode 2.  "Gun Fever Too:  Still Hot"

The Office and Satire

Objective:  The students will see a modern satire about gender roles in the workplace.

1.  If you want to work on anything from another class, that is fine with me.  We are officially done other than the district final.  I will have a Final Review sheet for you tomorrow.

The final will affect your grade as follows:  You all will take it.  You all will try hard!

A= Grade up 3%
B= Grade up 1%
C= Grade stays
D= Grade drops 1%
F= Grade drops 3%

2.  The Office episode "Boys and Girls" and satire.

Final Project. Almost Done!!! Time to relax...after you're done with it.

Objective:  The students will start their final project.

1.  Get your folders.
2.  Take them home or toss in a trash AWAY from my room.  You will not need any of it for the final project.
3.  Discuss Final Project.
4.  Work on project.  It will be tough, but fun!!!

Extra Credit will go in right now for cancer game.  We made about $6000.  $1,510 was from you!!!  Thanks!  You are awesome.

Final Project!

Objective:  The students will start their final project.

1.  Get your folders.
2.  Take them home or toss in a trash AWAY from my room.  You will not need any of it for the final project.
3.  Discuss Final Project.
4.  Work on project.  It will be tough, but fun!!!

Extra Credit will go in right now for cancer game.  We made about $6000.  $1,510 was from you!!!  Thanks!  You are awesome.

SOFTBALL GAME! EXTRA CREDIT! WIN A PRIZE!

Objective:  The students will show they can analyze a satire.

1.  If you have an extra credit cancer donation (and can't make the game and don't want raffle tickets) you can give it to me or the sub in class.  Fill in the paper and let the sub see it!

2.  Get Satire Test.  You will write on the paper to close read.  Then use your own paper for the analysis part.

3.  Staple and turn in when done.

4.  Have a relaxing weekend.  You're gonna need it for next week!

Last Book Report as a Sophomore

Objective:  The students will analyze another simple satire.

REMEMBER:  TOMORROW IS THE SOFTBALL GAME!!!  LAST EXTRA CREDIT CHANCE!!!

My printer is not working.  Library.

1.  Put report and close read book on desk until called.

2.  Get "Learn with Book" satire.

3.  Complete assignment.  Turn in for 100 points

Book Reports Tomorrow

Objective:  The students will finish something that they were assigned 4.5 months ago. :)

1.  Turn in report and book or finish reading and the report.

2.  Help me with the game.

3.  Do this survey:  

http://bit.ly/kinginternet
LAST EXTRA CREDIT:  Friday:  Community Service Extra Credit:  ACS donation at the softball game or in class.

Satire Number 2

Objective:  The students will analyze a modern satire.

1.  Get the handout.

2.  Review the purpose of satires.

3.  Complete assignment.

4.  Book Reports (due Thursday.  Don't expect me to grade them if turned in on Friday.  Won't happen)

Deep thinker #3....

Objective:  The students will analyze a piece of lit that requires them to think deeper than usual.

1.  Turn in Haiku

2.  Get SOAPSTONE Handout

3.  I will hand out the lit piece.

4.  Analyze, Listen, Analyze, Think, Analyze, and Fill in SOAPSTONE sheet.  NO PHONES OR TALKING!!

5.  Notes

6.  Think again. 

Been kind of frustrated (Period 4 and 5) with the WP effort.... soooo

Objective:  The students will complete Night.

1.  WP Test #1 (100 points):  Find the ten errors.  Circle and make correction: 5 points each.  Under WP, make the number list and identify what type of error it is: 5 points each).

2.  Finish Chapter 8 and 9 of Night.

3.  Complete Night Haiku and type

4.  Turn in typed Haiku tomorrow.

6.  Tomorrow AP Type Reading Analysis #3

How about turning in a book report????????????????????????????????????????????????????

Your last WP ever.... You know you're gonna miss them!

Objective:  The students will show understanding of Night through writing and discussion.

1.  WP # Last One

2.  Turn in WP Packet 21-30

3.  Night Chapter 6 Quiz

4.  Read Chapter 7:  Pages 103-108.  Write the haiku.

Outside Reading and Report.....  7 days!

Thanks for the awesome Oregon tie Lela!

Objective:  The students will read Chapter 6 (91-102) and complete a haiku.

1.  Hand out testing schedules and turn in your outside reading book requirement (I am getting very nervous that some of you will try to not finish the book and try to pass one by me!)

2.  WP #29

3.  Night Chapter 5 pulled quote quiz.

4.  Read Chapter 6 and write Haiku.

You now have 12 days.

Objective:  The students will read Chapter 5 of Night.

1.  Night Chapter 5.  Page 73-91

2.  You should have 5 Haiku written by tomorrow.

3.  Outside Book.  Remember the format is on warrenmlk.com.  And you will have to scan it through Turnitin.com.  The assignment is set up for you when you log on.

Tough, AP, deep reading number 2

Objective:  The students will analyze a great, deep piece of literature.

1.  Get the story.  DO NOT WRITE ON IT!  YOU WILL NOT BE CLOSE READING IT.

2.  Read it quietly, trying to determine the deeper meanings of the piece. Try to identify:

a)  Theme
b)  Symbols
c)  Key passages that develop both of these.

No reading of Night today unless you want to.  The next chapter is long, so you may want to start on it.  We will resume it on Monday.

For some reason, I really love Thursdays!

Objective:  The students will see a short video and make a connection to chapter 3 of Night.

1.  WP 29
2.  Video Quiz Chapter 3
3.  Read Chapter 4.  Pages 55-72

Did any of your parents freak out yesterday when they saw your grade??

Faction: Have you read anythinng so far in Night that could be "faction"?

Objective:  The students will review chapters 1-2 of the book and make a connection to chapter 2.

1.  TOMORROW:  Bring your lit text book to return.  WE are going to the library together to return it.  If you have other texts that you are not using anymore this year... bring them too.

2.  Chapter 1-2 Review Handout

3.  Read Chapter 3:  Pages 37-54

How is that outside book?  What is your grade without it??  DUE June 1.  I will not take late papers.   I really tried to warn you. 

Night.... Fact or Faction??

Objective:  The students will read through night with the intent of judging exactly what type of literature category it falls into.

1.  WP #    _______.  A couple more and our last Packet is done for the year.

2.  Night Chapter 1 Quiz

3.  Night Haiku assignment

4.  Read Chapter 2.  Starts on page 32.  Ends on page 37

How is that outside Book??  Tomorrow you will see what your grade will be without it.

Night Book: The most powerful book in 10th grade lit

Objective:  The students will be introduced to Night.

1.  Check out the novel.

2.  Night Video Intro

3.  Read Chapter 1

Sophomore AP Test: So no assignment today. AND, good job softball for making CIF. Nice pitching Alina!

Objective:  Students will see the correct interpretation of yesterday's poem.

1.  Reread yesterday's poem.

2.  See the video.

3.  Discuss the poem.

4.  Outside Book.

Let's See What You Have Learned This Year About Reading and Analyzing a Difficult Piece of Lit

Objective:  The students will read and analyze "Nothing Man" by Bruce Springsteen.

1.  Put all phones away today.  If I see one out at any time today, you will recive a ZERO on today's assignment.
2.  Get the handout.
3.  Look at the back of the paper for what you are going to have to analyze.  If there are any questions as to what each of those things are, ask me now.
4.  Close Read the Poem.  Find and label all of the items you need to identify.
5.  Using the bottom of Side 2, create the mini-poster of all the elements of the song.  Include a small graphic or drawing.

Let's see if anyone can figure it out.  And please don't share this activity with students in later classes.

Happy Day of the Teacher: Thanks for being my daily "gift"... I love coming to class each day this year... unless I am sick. :)

Objective:  The students will critique more of the modern version of LOTF.

1.  All JC Newspsper Posters are graded.  Find your poster, look at the grade, and yell it out when I call your name so that I can get it into the gradebook.

2.  Continue movie or Outside Reading Requirement.

I have a question.... How are they doing a season 2 of "Thirteen Reasons Why"? Didn't the girl die at the end? What is next season going to be called? "14-26 Reasons Why"?

Objective:  The students will critique the modern American version of LOTF.  Or work on Outside Reading.

1.  Roll
2.  Video or work in side room quietly on outside book.  It is due in 3 weeks.

What did you do this weekend? I caught a shark!!!

Objective:  The students will analyze an allusion to LOTF.

1.  Get handout and folder.

2.  WP # I don't know.

3.  Allusion Video and Handout.

4.  Vote on back board:  Do you want to watch the Lord of the Flies movie?

Last LOTF Presentation

Objective:  The students will present the final chapter of the book.

1.  Chapter 12 Presentation

2.  LOTF Final (300 points) tomorrow.

3.  Outside Book June 1.

Two Days: No Warren

Objective:  The students will teach the chapter and then finish treading the book.

1.  Chapter 11 Presentation

2.  Read Chapter 12

3.  Sub tomorrow and Wednesday:  Easy writing assignments each day.

Objective:  The students will present Chapter 10 of LOTF

1.  Presentation

2.  Read Chapter 11

How is that outside book?  Due in one month!!!

Back at it!!!

Objective:  The students will discuss Chapter 9 of LOTF.

1.  Get out vocab and correct.
2.  Chapter 9 Presentation
3.  Read Chapter 10

Outside Book:  Due June 1st

Group Prep Day

Objective:  The students will know important vocabulary for the last half of LOTF.

1.  Get handouts
2.  Complete
3.  Read Chapter 9 for tmorrow.

THIS CHAPTER IS SOOOOOOO DEEEEEP!!!

Objective: The students will TRY to explain and discuss Chapter 8 and its symbolism.

1.  Chapter 8 Presentation.
2.  Tomorrow is a prep day for Chapters 9-10. Read Chapter 9 by Thursday.

Thursday:  Chapter 9
Friday:   Chapter 10

Weekends go so fast!

Objective:  The students will continue teaching each other.

1.  Presentation for Chapter 7

2.  Read Chapter 8:  The turning point of the book.

3.  How is that outside book?  It is due June 1st.

Great Job Presnters Yesterday!

Objective:   The students will teach the important aspects of Chapter 6 to each other through group presentations.

1.  Get folders.

2.  Group prep;  10 minutes.

3.  Chapter 6 Presentation.

WP:  10
Quiz:  10
PP:  25
EX:  25
Prof:  30

Remember:  Listening and Participation counts toward your groups Professionalism grade.

Chapter 7 Monday:  Be sure to read.

It is going to be a great day!

Objective:   The students will teach the important aspects of Chapter 5 to each other through group presentations.

1.  Get folders.

2.  Group prep;  10 minutes.

3.  Chapter 5 Presentation.

WP:  10
Quiz:  10
PP:  25
EX:  25
Prof:  30

Remember:  Listening and Participation counts toward your groups Professionalism grade.

Chapter 6 Tomorrow:  Be sure to read.

Presentations Prep Day

Objective:  The students will prepare for the first two class chapter presentations that will be PERFECT!!!!

1.  Get folders.
2.  Read Chapter 5 and groups prepare for presentations.
3.  PASS BACK ALL GRADED WORK IN FOLDER.  What a mess!!!  I want it all in your folders by the end of the period.

Chapter 5 Presentation tomorrow.  I am going to grade these hard!

Outside Books:  Enough said.

Group Presentations.... Sratrt Thursday

Objective:  The students will discuss Chapter 4.

1.  WP #18
2.  Chapter 4 Quiz
3.  Discussion
4.  Continue Survival Task #2
5.  Chapter 5 Reading and Presentation Prep

How is that outside Book??

Graoup Task #2

Objective:  The students will discuss the importance of chapter 3 in building the conflict.

1.  Quiz Number 3
2.  Discuss your Chapter 3 Dialectic Journal:  What did you find that was important?
3.  Survival Task #2:  __________________  and ______________________.
4.  Read Chapter 4.  NO dialectic needed.  But a 25 point quiz tomorrow.

Reading and Presentation Schedule:

Monday:  Chapter 3:  Warren
Tuesday:  Chapter 4:  Warren
Wed:  Off day to prepare.
Thursday:  Chapter 5
Friday:  Chapter 6

Monday:  Chapter 7
Thuesday:  Chapter 8
Wed:  Off Day
Thursday:  Chapter 9
Friday:  Chapter 10

Monday:  Chapter 11
Tuesday:  Chapter 12

Happy Friday!

Objective: The students will look DEEEEPER into the LOTF.

1.  WP
2.  Quiz Chapter 2
3.  Discuss Chapter 2

Homework:  Chapter 3

First LOTF Quiz

Objective:  The students will discuss the importance of chapter 1.

1.  No WP  but get handout
2.  Quiz Chapter 1
3.  Complete discussion of Chapter 1 Dialectic
4.  Survival Task Number 1 (Group Competition:  Your symbol of _______)

Read Chapter 2 and complete dialectic.

Survival Groups

Objective:  The students will complete a dialectic journal for Chapter 1 of LOTF.

1.  Get folders and the handout.
2.  WP #16
3.  Chapter 1 Dialectic discussion and sample "Responses"
4.  Discuss Survival Groups Competition

300 point Project/Competition
     1)  WP:        10 points
     2)  Quiz:      10 points
     3)  P.P.:        25 points
     4)  Extra:     25 points
     5)  Prof:       30 points

5.  Finish Reading Chapter 1 and complete the Dialectic Journal 

Begin our new novel. I hope that you are done with your outside book.

Objective:  The students will know the author's intent for writing Lord of the Flies.

1.  WP # ____
2.  Correct Vocabulary
3.  LOTF Notes and INtro
4.  LOTF Checkout
5.  Read Chapter 1 (to page 19 where Sam and Eric show up)

Welcome Back! The final quarter of your sophomore year!

Objective:  The students will know important vocabulary to begin LOTF.

Turn in your newspaper project.  Also if you missed (or didn't take the JC Test, I am here at lunch and until 315.

1.  Get two handouts.

2.  Complete vocabulary.

3.  Tomorrow we begin LOTF.

JC Test

Objective:  Pass the test.

1.  Get test
2.  Pass test

READ INSTRUCTIONS!!!!!

Work on projects. They are due on Monday when we return.

Objective:  The students will complete JC Newspapers.

1.  JC Final Tomorrow:  300 points.  100 questions.  You can use your notes.

2.  Projects due Monday when we return.

3.  Outside Book Reading should be done now too.

4.  We start Lord of the Flies when we get back.  If you buy the book and close read it, you will get 100 points of extra credit (if it's close read well).

Try to buy this copy (it's the cheapest and matches the one we use) BUT ANY COPY WILL BE FINE!

 https://www.amazon.com/Lord-Flies-William-Golding/dp/B001K2DIME/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1490885055&sr=8-2&keywords=lord+of+the+flies

Julius Caesar Test on Friday

Objective:  The students will complete the project.

1.  Note:  If you left yesterday without checking out.... You are truent.  So you can not turn in your JC Note Packet. 

2.  Work on Newspapers.

Newspaper Work

Objective:  The students will review all parts of the play by completing a Roman Newspaper.

1.  Turn in note packet.  Be sure that you highlight all scenes (there are 18) so that my TA can count them quickly.

2.  Work on project.  A newspaper article answers facts:  who, what, where, when, why, and how.

You can use this computer anytime to print.

Finish the PLay!!

Objective:  The students will finish reading Julius Caesar.

1.  Get lit books and folders.  Sign up for Extra Credit reading.  Last day for extra credit!

2.  Notes

3.  Read Act V:  3-5

4.  Put Notes together to turn in tomorrow.

5.  Newspaper Project

Those DUCKS!!!!!!! On to the ELITE EIGHT!!!

Objective:  The students will finish presentations, read some, and complete the Act IV Review.

1.  Presentations
2.  NOtes
3.  Read Act V: 1-2
4.  Act IV Review

Newspaper Project:  We begin Monday.  You will receive TWO grades (100 points each).  An overall group grade and an individual grade based on the work that I see in class EACH DAY.

Finish Act IV

Objective:  The students will finish reading Act IV and then get back their district writing tests.

1.  We will finish presentations tomorrow.  I want to get the writing tests back to you today and scanned.

2.  Notes

3.  Read Act IV Scene 2 and 3

4.  Writing Tests Scanning and grading:  This score will go into the computer 2x

6= 100
5= 90
4= 80
3+ = 75
3= 65
2= 60
1= 50

Mr. Warren II

Objective:  The students will work on a little bit from Act IV, then work on Newspaper Projects.

1.  Get folders
2.  WP #14
3.  Act IV:1 Notes
4.  Video (145-150)
5.  Fill in Note Blanks
6.  Project Discussion and Work (Stay busy or it's due tomorrow... Allie)

Can we finish the play by Friday??

Objective:  The students will review Act III and complete some presentations.

1.  Get lit books and folders.
2.  WP # 13
3.  Presentations
4.  Act III Review

The Climax: The Funeral

Objective:  The students will read and discuss the climax of Julius Caesar.

Note:  The sub wrote:  "Probably the best classes that I have ever subbed."  That's a free 100 points to everyone who was here on Friday!!

1.  Presentations (Five of them, the other 4 tomorrow.
2.  Notes
3.  Read

We will be done with this by spring break.  Will you be ready to start Lord of the Flies?  Will you still have to read an outside book????

Great job yesterday dressing up. Look what those points did to your grade! BUT if you think you can use those points instead of reading an outside book, you are wrong. If you don't read, I erase the extra credit.

Objective:  The students will complete reading of Act III:1.

1.  WP #12
2.  Notes
3.  Read
4.  Complete Act II Review

Tomorrow you have a sub.  Be great!  GO OREGON!!!!

Ides of March

Objective:  Read the climax/turning point of the play.

Turn in the district writing test.  Staple the prompt to the top.

1.  Get folders and lit books.
2.  Notes
3.  Read Act III:1
4.  Act II Review

Wednesday Dress Up Day: You will need the extra credit! 4th Quarter is HARD!!!!

Objective:  The students will write and pass the District Writing Test

1.  Get prompt.
2.  Discuss
3.  Outline, plan and write

Due Wednesday.  Sub tomorrow.

Super PROUD and HAPPY with all classes for yesterday;s long reading of JC. You all made it fun. THANKS for being great!!

Objective:  The students will finish reading of Act II.

1.  Folders and books.
2.  WP #11
3.  Notes
4.  Read Act II:2-4 (Only 7 easy pages!!!)

Any make-up presentations.

Easy Day but lots of reading. Stay focused!

Objective:  The students will read Act II:1.

1.  Presentations
2.  Discuss Act II Vocab.
3.  Notes
4.  Read

Turn in Act I Review

Act I Review

Objective:  Students will review all happenings in Act I.

1.  Get folders and lit books.
2.  Get teh Review Handout.
3.  Presentations (Just three today.  The other three from Act II tomorrow.
4.  Complete Act I Review.

Finish Up Act I

Objective:  The students will complete the reading of Act I.

1.  WP # 10 and turn in packet.

2.  Notes

3.  Read Act I:3

4.  Ides of March Dress Up Discussion

Outside Book!!!!!!

The sub said you were all good. That's good! 1000 extra credit points.

Objective:  The students will share their sonnets and then read the first soliloquy and translate it.

1.  Get folders and lit books.

2.  Share some sonnets and turn in.

3.  Act I:2 Notes and reading.

4.  Act I Translation.

5.  Roman Dress Up Day:  Up to 200 points of extra credit:  On March 15.  The Ides of March.

How is that outside book?

I need two great readers today!

Objective:  The students will present more and read more of the play.

1.  Get folders and lit books.
2.  WP #9
3.  Presentations (Third Chunk)
4.  Act I:2 Notes
5.  Read

If Time:  Ides of March Dress Day

Note:  I am sick.  Be good for sub tomorrow.  I have no idea who it is.

Presentations and Reading

Objective:  Students will learn more info about the play and then read the first scene of the play.

1.  Get folders and lit books.
2.  WP #8
3.  Presentations 2
4.  JC Act I:1 Notes
5.  JC Act I:1 Reading
6.  Ides of March Dress Up Day PP Presentation

Outside Book

Presentations Day 1

Objective:  The students will share some information about Shakespeare and Julius Caesar before we start reading.

1.  Get folders and Timeline handout.

2.  WP #7

3.  Correct Vocabulary

4.  Presentations (you get a listening and presentation grade for this, so be respectful)

5.  JC Timeline Discussion

6.  Outside Book:  Book needs to be in class each day.  If we have free time, you must have it or lose points.

Presentations start tomorrow! Be ready.

Objective:  The students will know important vocabulary for Act I reading.

1.  Grab the two handouts and your folders.

2.  Vocabulary Act I

3.  Presentations start tomorrow for the first group of topics.

Ready to make a presentation???

Objective:  Students will discuss Julius Caesar Presentations and sign up for their preferred topic and time of presentation.

1.  Get handout and folder.  Period 1, 4, 5 and 6.  They are a mess.  Monday you start losing points if I see your folder lying down.  5 points per day.

2.  WP #7

3.  Presentation Discussion

4.  Complete yesterday's handout and work on presentation.  First group presents on Tuesday.

Julius Caesar!!! Time to rack up a ton of EXTRA CREDIT!

Objective:  The students will learn a little about Shakespeare and the play that we are about to read.

1.  Staple your research paper together.  Be sure pages are in correct order.  Be sure to include the Works Cited page.  Staple the Peer Edit Sheet as the last page.

2.  Wait for me to call your name to turn it in so that I can check it off as done.

3.  Grab the handout and a lit book.  Complete with a friend.

Here is the link:   https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B3L_VvieQoSoOU1fTGdXYmlNQm8/edit

How is that Outside Book?

Final Day of Research Paper: Man that seemed like a long time!!!

Objective:  The students will use the entire period to Peer Edit one last time so that tomorrow the final draft is perfect.

1.  Get folder, laptop and the peer edit handout.

2.  Spend the entire period editing.  Be sure that sources match up to the works cited page.

3.  Complete the peer edit handout and give to the writer.  THIS WILL BE STAPLED TO FINAL DRAFT TOMORROW!!!!  Do Not lost it!!!

4.  Submit the paper through Turnitin.com for plagiarism report.

Tomorrow:  Final Perfect Research Paper is due!!!  NO LATE PAPERS!!

What a great weekend!!

Objective:  The students will complete the research paper.

1.  Get folder, laptop and Part 4 sample.

2.  Get 50 points or Zero and edit Part 3

3.  Discuss Part 4.  The conclusion and the Works Cited page

Easybib.com

1.  Go to easybib.com
2.  Create a free account
3.  Click "New Project"
4.  Name it:  Warren Paper
5.  Click "Bibliography"
6.  Put ypur first source URL in the text box and click "Cite it"
7.  Click "Create Citation"
8.  Repeat the above process for all other online sources (even Youtube Videos I think)
9.  For your print source it is a bit different
10.  Click "Newspaper or All 59 Options
12.  Select Magazine Article (or whatever it is)
13.  You can search for your article to auto cite or ypu can fill in the info manually.
14.  Create Citation
15.  When all your citations are created, click "Export" and Print as Word Doc or Google Doc.

It's going to be a great day!!

Objective:  The students will work on part 3 and SHARE their paper with me to get EXPERT feedback.

1.  Get a computer and get at it!  Share your doc with rwarren@rusdlearns.net so that I can check it out and offer you some suggestions.  If you need more sources, get on the classroom computer and print them.

2.  This is due typed and printed before class on Tuesday.  Stop with the lame excuses and have it here ready!

3.  How is that outside book?

Reasearch Paper Part 3

Objective:  The students will edit Part 2 and begin Part 3.

1.  Get folders and the sample Part 3 Handout.

2.  WP #5

3.  Edit Part 2 using checklist on board

4.  Write Part 3

MAPS Day 2 and Finish Research Paper Part 2

Objective:  Finish this test and Part 2 of the Research Paper.

1.  Finish Test

2.  Finish Part 2.  Print out.  Edit.  Bring in for 50 or 0 tomorrow.

3.  Outside Book isn't going to read itself!!!

Registration and MAP Test

Objective:  Students will show that they got smarter over the last 5 months because this is such an awesome class!

1.  Run to Counselor's Office to complete registration.  If you are interested in Journalism/Newspaper for next year I have an application for you.

2.  Hurry back and start MAP Test.

3.  Remember Part 2 is due typed and printed on Wednesday.

Finish Part 2

Objective:  The students will complete writing Part 2 of the Research Paper.

1.  Get your folder and a chromebook.

2.  Work dilligently on Part 2.  It is due on MOnday.  Print it out.  You don't have to reprint part 1, just the part 2.

Homework:  I want to know what book you are reading on Monday!!!!  Get it.  Start it.

Part 1 Done... Let's move on.

Objective:  The students will use their close read sources to write the bio/background part of their research paper.

1.  Get out Part 1 and exchange.

2.  Peer Edit

3.  Note on Part 2

4.  Write Part 2

Finish Part 1 and Print Out

Objective:  The students will complete Part 1 of the Research Paper for Editing (points)

1.  Get computer and folder.

2.  Listen carefully to the directions that I am giving:
           a)  Finish Part 1 and print it out for tomorrow's 50 point editing.  If you don't have it here it is a ZERO.
           b)  Print out all of your sources.  Close Read them as shown.  Look for info that you can use for Part 2 (Background/Bio part) and Part 3 (2016 Info).  Use two colors of highlighters. 
           c)  Bring in all sources to use tomorrow when we start Part 2.

Writing Part 1: The Anecdotal Intro

Objective:  The students will begin their research paper in a more creative way.

1.  Get laptop, sample handout and folders.

2.  WP Number 3

3.  Intro Notes

4.  Sample

5.  Write your intro.  It is due tomorrow.  50 points OR NO POINTS!!!

WOW!!!! What a game!

Objective:  THe students will leave today with more than 3 sources of info to start their paper tomorrow.

1.  Get computer

2.  Find at least three sources for the paper.   Biographical info and current.

Printed source:  EBSCO (Use warrenmlk.com for link)

king
library

Research Day 1

Objective:  The students will find informational sources for the person/thing that they will write about for their research paper.

1.  Get a computer
2.  Open up a new google doc.
3.  Find information on your subject for:
          a)  The Background/Biographical/Past part 2 of the paper
          b)  Current 2016 Info for your part 3.  This part should prove your thesis.
4.  Cut and paste any info you think you can use into your Google Doc so that you can print it up.
5.  Today and Monday:  Just find a bunch of info.  You don't really need to read much of it YET!

Sites to use:

Ebsco:  http://search.ebscohost.com/      for your Periodical Source
Login:  king   Password:  library
Sites not to use:  Wikipedia (automatic fail!)

Today You Must Decide: Who will you research for Person of the Year?

Objective:  The students will do a little more practice writing then begin their search for their POY.

1.  Video W.P. #3

2.  Discuss Research Paper Prompt

3.  Find someone to research who is worthy of the title "Person/Hero of the Year"

Homework:  You must have someone picked by tomorrow.  Don't walk in without a name!!!!

Who do you think is 2016 Person/Hero of the Year?

Objective:  The students will complete Close Reading of "Man in the Water" and discuss the gist of each paragraph to come up with the overall main idea.

1.  WP #2

2.  Discuss Outside Reading Requirement:  250 Pages.  From Honors Book List on warrenmlk.com
           * Must Close Read:    100 Points
           * Must pass oral question
           * Must complete Book Report:  Format on warrenmlk.com
           * It is NOT DUE until the end of the year, BUT I would start it ASAP.
3.  Complete Close Read:  For each paragraph:  Identify a great quote that you could use if you were writing an essay for each paragraph AND write a gist statement for each paragraph.

4.  Group Discuss each paragraph to determine the overall theme of the piece.