10+HP+Assignments

=10 HP Assignments:=

=Homework is due the next class, unless otherwise specified.=

__Tuesday, August 29th:__

I hope that you are as excited as I am about the class environment that we will be building together. Since you are my only English class this year, you are extra special to me, and I think this is going to be a great year! I will be back on September 13th from Glasgow and look forward to seeing you again then. Please be wonderful and start the year right with Mrs. Lapadula!

Here are today's H.W. assignments:

1. Read the syllabus handed out in class today and the Plagiarism Policy included in the syllabus (also you can see the link on the left - click on "Policies" tab). Afterwards, please sign the hard copy signature sheet and have your parents read and sign the syllabus and plagiarism policy, too. Return next class if possible, or the class after that... latest. 2. Please ask your parents to fill out the parent survey. Bring next class, if possible or the class after that, latest. Please give it to your parents ASAP! 3. Fill out the Student Self-Evaluation form. Due next class. 4. Fill out the Student Intro. Survey. Due next class.

__Thursday, August 31st:__

Business items to do: 1. Read / Finish reading (if you started in class) the article by Nabokov entitled "Good Readers and Good Writers." Please DO NOT write on the handout. Bring it back with you next class to turn in. 2. Type up notes on a separate sheet of paper. What do you think is the MAIN POINT of the article? Summarize the article in 10 lines or so. 3. LIST the TRAITS of: a) a GOOD READER and b) a GOOD WRITER, according to Nabokov. All due next class.
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 * HW assignments:**

1. Finish reading (or start reading, depending on how far you got in class today) the article by Adrienne Rich entitled "Claim Your Education". 2. ANNOTATE the article THOROUGHLY. (Put thoughts, ideas, associations, questions, take-aways, etc. on the paper.) If you do this thoroughly, it will show me your "response" to the article! 3. On a separate sheet of paper, do a one-pager "PERSONAL PROMISE" --- "My Promise to MYSELF for this year" ............... (BE SPECIFIC and DETAILED!) AND "My promise to... (others... specifically who? My parents? My teachers? My friends? etc.) Due next class 9/7.
 * __Tuesday, September 5th:__**

1. Read / finish reading (depending upon how far you got in class today) the short story "Rules of the Game" by Amy Tan. 2.Type up a response - approx. 1/2 page - 1 page (bullet points are ok, but use full sentences, please) as follows: Explain THOROUGHLY (GO DEEP!) __how the title of the short story functions either as a METAPHOR in the story, and as a SYMBOL__. Please incorporate specific evidence from the story to justify your ideas. Remember if you are quoting from the story that you need to cite page #'s and use quotation marks! Due next class.
 * __Thursday, September 7th:__**

Having read the short story entitled "Another Evening at the Club" by Alifa Rifaat on p.62 in //World Writers Today,// do the following: Continue telling the story (add approximately 10 lines or more --- TYPED) from where it leaves off, in the voice of (from the narrative point of view of) EITHER: a) the wife, OR b) the HUSBAND, or c) the MAID. Obviously, I am looking to see interpretation, understanding of what would happen next (the story ends at a climactic moment and is ambiguous), as well as your ability to perceive style and assess the importance of viewpoint.
 * __Monday, September 11th:__**

You must remember to bring your book to class everyday! It is part of being prepared for class!

I'm back! Looking so forward to seeing you all on Wednesday! I have heard such wonderful things about you all from Mrs. Lapadula! :) Looking forward to seeing all your parents at Back to School Night tonight, too!

- If you need to, re-do the HW from last time. All students: bring with you next class! - Read the short story "Paper" by Catherine Lim (in //World Writers Today//). Write down 3 specific statements of what you believe to be THEMES of the story (today's exercise in class should help you).
 * __Wednesday, September 13th:__**

- Finish reading the short story "Father's Help". TYPE: a) at least one strong example/piece of evidence and b) a few sentences explanation of the SIGNIFICANCE to the overall meaning of the story of these stylistic elements in the short story: 1. ALL THREE types of irony (dramatic, situational, verbal) 2. Sarcasm 3. Allusion 4. Imagery 5. Ambiguity 6. Protagonist 7. Antagonist 8. Hyperbole 9. Metaphor 10. Symbol
 * __Friday, September 15th:__**

__**Tuesday, September 19th:**__ Read the handout on what makes an EFFECTIVE THESIS STATEMENT. Then type up one thesis statement for EACH of the five stories that we have read. Your thesis statements are a start for an essay... you will select one of these five as a focal writing point (premise of an argument) for an essay to write on one of the short stories. Remember, you should have five thesis statements for this HW! Use the guidelines on the handout to help you if you have forgotten how to write a strong thesis. The thesis is the FOUNDATION of your essay! Here's a reminder of all the short stories that we read: 1. "The Rules of the Game" 2. "Another Evening at the Club" 3. "Father's Help" 4. "Paper" 5. "The Kite"

Having now chosen one of your thesis statements, you are ready to work on the first draft of your essay. Using the handouts from class to help you, write a first draft and remember to include all the components of a successful essay. This is for feedback. It is not your final grade, but you receive points for bringing it, so don't forget! :)
 * __Thursday, September 21st:__**

Having now received more feedback, you are ready to write the complete essay! Using the handouts from class to help you, write a more polished draft (complete with Works Cited and in correct MLA format). This is for feedback. It is not your final grade, but you receive points for bringing it, so don't forget! :) Also remember to have the essay accessible on Google Docs, but also bring in a hard copy, typed (double space). See below for links to Owl Purdue for information on how to format your paper according to MLA. Final essay will be due on Monday, October 2nd --- hard copy as well as copy submitted to turnitin.com. Enrollment key is jlax. The class ID is 15977455. Also, please remember to purchase //Crime and Punishment// and //Oedipus Rex//. Bring //Oedipus// book with you on Monday, October 2nd!
 * __Tuesday, September 26th:__**







See above for hints and guidelines for MLA, as you polish the content and style of your essay. Using the advice you received from class peer-editing etc. today, write that FINAL!! Final essay must be submitted to turnitin.com by 9:00 am on Monday morning. You also must bring in a hard copy of the final essay, as well as all rough drafts, to turn in on Monday. Please also remember to purchase //Oedipus// and //Crime and Punishment//, and to bring your //Oedipus// book with you to class on Monday!
 * __Thursday, September 28th:__**

__**Monday, October 2nd:**__ - IF YOU HAVEN'T YET POSTED YOUR ESSAY ON TURNITIN.COM, YOU NEED TO DO SO ASAP! YOUR ESSAY IS ALREADY CONSIDERED LATE!! (There are 6 of you!) Those were absent were supposed to submit the essays as well. Please be sure to do so ASAP and to turn in the hard copy of the essay (and rough drafts) tomorrow (don't wait until Wed... essay loses 10 pts. for every day that it is late). - Read //Oedipus//: PROLOGUE and ODE of ENTRY. Be sure to annotate / takes notes... especially paying attention literary devices (particularly IRONY, METAPHOR, and ALLUSION). - Fill out all sections of your //Oedipus// response log (handed out in class today) for the Prologue and the Ode of Entry. - Purchase //Crime and Punishment// book.

__**Wednesday, October 4th:**__ - Continue reading and annotating //Oedipus//: FIRST EPISODE and SECOND CHORAL ODE - Fill out response log for First episode and second choral ode.

__**Friday, October 6th:**__ - Review everything you've read so far in //Oedipus// ... quiz next class! - Write a JOURNAL entry (should be typed 1 page in length) from the point of view of any of the characters in the play. Explain your context and what you have done, what you think, feel, etc. Be specific and show a clear, intellectual understanding of the character through this journal! Refer to specifics as "evidence" for all that you say.

- If you were absent today, it is your responsibility to meet with Mrs. Lax to schedule a time to make up the test. All make-ups need to occur within one week of testing. - Read/finish reading and thoroughly annotating the second episode AND the choral dialogue and after (before 3rd choral ode) of //Oedipus//, and make sure your sheet is filled out for the "Tiresias and the Paradox of Blindness". Remember to get work from your HW buddy if you were absent! - Fill out your response log for the Second Episode and the choral dialogue and after (before the third choral ode).
 * __Tuesday, October 10th:__**

__**Thursday, October 12th**__: -Remember, those of you who were absent on Tuesday when we took the quiz, to meet me tomorrow (Fri. Oct. 13th) in room 1311 or 1312 (they are next door to one another... I will be subbing in one of those) at the beginning of lunch to make up the quiz! - Read and annotate //Oedipus// --- 3rd choral ode, 3rd episode, and 4th choral ode. - Fill out your response logs for 3rd choral ode, 3rd episode, and 4th choral ode. - No need to finish questions to "Allegory of the Cave" (as long as you were in class today and will be here next class to contribute to finish up the answers with your group... if you missed today OR will miss next time, you will need to answer the questions on your own).

__**Monday, October 16th:**__ - Read and annotate //Oedipus -// 4th episode, 5th choral ode, and Epilogue - Do response log for 4th episode, 5th choral ode, and epilogue

- Review for Oedipus exam on Friday (next class) - Finish reading response log: Choral Dialogue and Envoi - Get //Crime and Punishment// book!
 * __Wednesday, October 18th:__**

- Please remember to get a //Crime and Punishment// book... bring next class! :) - Bring //Oedipus// books to return if you checked one out. - Look at the PROMPT and EVIDENCE from the DWB essay that you wrote earlier this year. Please DO NOT WRITE on the handout! Do the following ON A SEPARATE SHEET OF PAPER: a) Read the prompt and description. Re-type the prompt itself (the part that says "assignment") and then --- mark it up (annotate it), select and list all the VERBS so that you are sure what it is asking you to DO, then - b) Re-write the prompt in YOUR OWN WORDS. c) Read all the attached sources (pieces of evidence) and --- on that same separate sheet of paper, underneath your re-written prompt, write BRIEF SUMMARIES of EACH course, showing that you have understood the main argument and perspective of each of the writers. - Next, look at the RUBRIC. You MAY write on the rubric handout! Mark it up (annotate it) thoroughly, and then write on a separate sheet of paper, a description, in your own words, of all the criteria for each category --- i.e. "An essay scored 4 will have................/will not have......." "An essay scored 3 will have........./will not have........" "An essay scored 2 will have......../will not have.........." "An essay scored 1 will have..... / will not have.........."
 * __Friday, October 20th:__**

Bring all of the above with you on Tuesday! :)

- Bring //Crime and Punishment// book next class! - Bring //Oedipus// book to return! - Find definitions for ISMS on sheet. - Follow directions and respond to statements on Violence Handout.
 * __Tuesday, October 23rd:__**

- So excited that we have started reading //Crime and Punishment//! Please remember to bring your book and book mark with you every class, as well as your Russian name tag! :) - Check your reading schedule for each day's H.W. ... today's reading is Part I chapters 1, 2, and 3. Annotate! Start off by looking at my handout to help you know what to look for. Later on, you can narrow down your focus. - Also, do Journal entry #1 (Part I chapters 1, 2, and 3). :)
 * __Thursday, October 25th:__**

- Check your reading schedule for each day's H.W. ... today's reading is Part I chapters 4 and 5. Annotate! Start off by looking at my handout to help you know what to look for. Later on, you can narrow down your focus. - Also, do Journal entry #1 (Part I chapters 4 and 5). :)
 * __Monday, October 30th:__**

Check your reading schedule for each day's H.W. ... today's reading is Part I chapters 6 and 7. Annotate! Start off by looking at my handout to help you know what to look for. Later on, you can narrow down your focus. - Also, do Journal entry #1 (Part I chapters 6 and 7). :)
 * __Wednesday, November 1st:__**

- Check your reading schedule for each day's H.W. ... today's reading is Part II chapters 1, 2, and 3. Annotate! Start off by looking at my handout to help you know what to look for. Later on, you can narrow down your focus. - Also, do Journal entry #1 (Part II chapters 1, 2, and 3). :)
 * __Friday, November 3rd:__**

- Check your reading schedule for each day's H.W. !... today's reading is Part II chapters 4 and 5. Annotate! Narrow down your focus.... more important to go deep than to have everything annotated! - Also, do Journal entry #1 (Part II chapters 4 and 5). :) - Look carefully at the comments and feedback on your essay. Re-read your essay. Really probe where you went wrong. Score your essay on the rubric and fill out the comments on the rubric explaining why you scored yourself the way you did. Bring next class!
 * __Tuesday, November 7th:__**

- Check your reading schedule for each day's H.W. !... today's reading is Part II chapters 6 and 7 and Part III chapter 1. Annotate! Narrow down your focus.... more important to go deep than to have everything annotated! - Also, do Journal entry #1 (Part II chapters 6 and 7 and Part III ch. 1). :) - Work on amelioration of essay (only due after Thanksgiving break). - Keep a dream journal this weekend. Write down one of your dreams and bring with you next class! Analyze according to Freud's psychoanalytical theory!
 * __Thursday, November 9th:__**

- Check your reading schedule for each day's H.W. !... today's reading is Part III chapters 2 and 3. Annotate! Narrow down your focus.... more important to go deep than to have everything annotated! - Also, do Journal entry #1 (Part III ch.'s 2 and 3). :) - Work on amelioration of essay (only due after Thanksgiving break).
 * __Tuesday, November 14th:__**

- Check your reading schedule for each day's H.W. !. Today's reading is Part III chapters 4, 5, and 6. Annotate! Narrow down your focus.... more important to go deep than to have everything annotated! - Also, do Journal entry #1 (Part III ch.'s 4, 5 and 6). :) (You have all week... specially didn't add any more chapters so you can enjoy your break!) - Work on amelioration of essay --- optional but due after Thanksgiving break!!!! No exceptions! HAPPY THANKSGIVING! :)
 * __Thursday, November 16th:__**

- See reading schedule ....//Crime and Punishment// - Read and annotate Part IV ch's 1 and 2 - Do journal for Part IV ch's 1 and 2
 * __Monday, November 27th:__**

- See Reading schedule --- //Crime and Punishment// //-// Read and annotate Part IV ch's 3 and 4. - Do journal for Part IV ch's 3 and 4.
 * __Wednesday, November 29th:__**

__**Friday, December 1st:**__ - See Reading schedule --- //Crime and Punishment// //-// Read and annotate Part IV ch's 5 and 6 and Part V ch. 1. - Do journal for Part IV ch's 5 and 6 and Part V ch. 1. - Remember: Character Quiz next Thursday, Dec. 7th!

- See Reading schedule --- //Crime and Punishment// //-// Read and annotate Part V ch.'s 2 and 3. - Do journal for Part V ch.'s 2 and 3. - Remember: Character Quiz next class - Dec. 7th! __**Thursday, December 7th:**__ - See Reading schedule --- //Crime and Punishment// //-// Read and annotate Part V ch.'s 4 and 5, Part VI ch. 1. - Do journal for Part V ch.'s 4 and 5, Part VI ch. 1. - Remember: Bring in essay, rubrics, and reflection and file in the portfolio box __**Monday, December 11th:**__ - See Reading schedule --- //Crime and Punishment// //-// Read and annotate Part VI ch.'s 2 and 3. - Do journal for Part VI ch.'s 2 and 3.
 * __Tuesday, December 5th:__**

- See Reading schedule --- //Crime and Punishment// //-// Read and annotate Part VI ch.'s 4 and 5. - Do journal for Part VI ch.'s 4 and 5. - See Reading schedule --- //Crime and Punishment// //-// Read and annotate Part VI ch.'s 6, 7, and 8. - Do journal for Part VI ch.'s 6, 7, and 8. Bring all your journals to turn in on Tuesday! - Remember that this was the original ending where Dostoevsky left off before he later added the Epilogue, so think about what you think of this as an ending. You will read the Epilogue on Tuesday! - Purchase //Catcher in the Rye// by JD Salinger.
 * __Wednesday, December 13th:__**
 * __Friday, December 15th:__**

//-// Read //Crime and Punishment -// Epilogue (chapters 1 and 2) --- END! - Bring mural materials and assigned work, etc. for the day after break (or bring it in Thurs. to keep here)! - Purchase //Catcher in the Rye// by JD Salinger.
 * __Tuesday, December 19th:__**

- Be prepared to show 3 really good thesis statements with a list of evidence for each on Wednesday after break (Jan. 10th). Bring with you! - NOT SURE IF WE WILL DO THE MURAL --- other classes cancelled theirs so there is no class competition.... Bring materials just in case! If we do... on Mon., Jan. 8th we will (maybe) work on the class mural in class. Please note if you have an (excused) absence, you will be given an alternative in-class essay assignment if you cannot be here to help. Same applies if you arrive without your work --- sorry, only contributors can receive a grade for the mural! - Please purchase J. D. Salinger's //Catcher in the Rye// novel. Will need for Friday, Jan. 12th! - Final exam for //Crime and Punishment// will be Friday, January 12th. - Select one of the two prompts handed out in class today and follow directions. Due Wed. (Optional: do a second one for extra credit!)
 * __Thursday, December 21st:__**

HAPPY HOLIDAYS! See you all in 2018!

__**Monday, January 8th:**__ Welcome back! Outstanding job on the class mural! All those who were absent, please see me for alternate assignment. - Please don't forget to get a copy of //Catcher in the Rye// for this Friday, 1/12. - Final exam: //Crime and Punishment//: Friday, 1/12. - 3 thesis statements and lists of evidence for each: due Wed. 1/10. - 1 thesis statement based on prompt with 1 paragraph explanation due Wed. 1/10. For extra credit, do both! :)

- Please don't forget to get a copy of //Catcher in the Rye// for NEXT CLASS --- this Friday, 1/12. Bring with you! - Final exam: //Crime and Punishment//: Friday, 1/12. - next class! - Have extra credit tix to turn in? Please turn them in next week (Jan 17 or 19th!)
 * __Wednesday, January 10th:__**

- Bring //Catcher// book with you from now on! - Turn in extra credit tix next Wednesday or Friday. - Bring printed out copy of REVISED thesis statement and topic sentences and evidence for //Crime and Punishment// essay on Wednesday. Also look for pertinent and academic, interesting outside research to use as a HOOK for your essay. Bring a copy of that with you on Wednesday, as well. Also upload on google docs / email it to yourself so that you can access everything at school on our chrome books. - Begin reading //Catcher in the Rye//. You will need to have it read by January 31st.
 * __Friday, January 12th:__**

- Continue reading //Catcher in the Rye//. You will need to have it read by January 31st. Bring it with you every class! - Keep working on your //Crime and Punishment// essay. Bring in a rough draft of the essay (minus the conclusion) which includes the intro with hook, and body paragraphs with evidence, transitions, topic sentences, and analysis to class on Friday. Have a hard copy and have it available on google docs / chrome book. - Remember that Friday (next class) is the last day to turn in your extra credit tix for the semester. NO Exceptions!
 * __Wednesday, January 17th:__**

- Continue reading //Catcher in the Rye//. You will need to have it read by January 31st. Bring it with you every class! - Keep working on your //Crime and Punishment// essay. Bring in a complete, more polished rough draft of the essay, WITH the conclusion now, which includes the intro with hook, body paragraphs with evidence, transitions, topic sentences, analysis, and research to class on Friday. Cite your sources. We will go over the details of how to cite sources next class. Be sure to bring in a hard copy __and__ have it available on google docs / chrome book. Also it is very important that you attend all classes next week! There will be an opportunity that you won't want to miss and it can't be made up.
 * __Friday, January 19th:__**

__**Tuesday, January 23rd:**__ - Continue reading //Catcher in the Rye//. You will need to have it read by January 31st. Bring it with you every class! - Keep working on your //Crime and Punishment// essay. Bring in a complete, even more polished :) rough draft of the essay, with all components, including the intro with hook, body paragraphs with evidence, transitions, topic sentences, analysis, conclusion, and research to class on Friday. Cite your sources. Go through OWL PURDUE and the notes from class. For a link to Owl Purdue, see the menu on the left in this website under "10 HP Useful Handouts". Cite sources. Be sure to bring in a hard copy __and__ have your essay available on google docs / chrome book. You will be given class time to work on your essay tomorrow!

__**Wednesday, January 24th:**__ - Continue reading //Catcher in the Rye//. You will need to have it read by January 31st. Bring it with you every class! - Keep working on your //Crime and Punishment// essay. Bring in a complete, even more polished :) rough draft of the essay, with all components, including the intro. with hook, body paragraphs with evidence, transitions, topic sentences, analysis, conclusion, and research to class on Friday. Cite your sources. Be sure to bring in a hard copy __and__ have your essay available on google docs / chrome book. We will be working on the essays in class on Friday! Final copy of essay is due February 2nd. You will need to bring in all drafts, editing sheet, as well as a hard copy of the final, polished essay. You will also need to submit the essay to turnitin.com by 9 am on Feb. 2nd.

- Continue reading //Catcher in the Rye//. You will need to have it read by January 31st. (NEXT CLASS!) Bring it with you every class! - Keep working on your //Crime and Punishment// essay. Final copy of essay is due February 2nd. You will need to bring in all drafts, editing sheet, as well as a hard copy of the final, polished essay. You will also need to submit the essay to turnitin.com by 9 am on Feb. 2nd.
 * __Friday, January 26th:__**

__**Wednesday, January 31st:**__ WELCOME TO SECOND SEMESTER! Fresh start, everyone! :) - Reading quiz: //Catcher in the Rye//: extended to Friday (next class) Feb. 2nd. - Turn in your //Crime and Punishment// essay to turnitin.com by 9:30 am latest on Friday, Feb. 2nd. Bring in a HARD COPY of the final AND of all your drafts and peer editing sheets, as well as the RUBRIC I gave you to class with you on Friday. Remember: if you are absent, it STILL NEEDS TO BE turned in to turnitin.com by the date mentioned above. - Complete your teenage survey, and have someone else from a different era complete the second survey by Thursday of next week (February 8th.) - Start working on your //Catcher// presentation. Bring what you are working on to share with your group and to continue working in class next week. ALL groups need to have their work completed by February 20th. Group Presentation dates are as follows: GROUPS 1 and 2: February 20th GROUPS 3 and 4: February 22nd GROUPS 5 and 6: February 26th There is no flexibility with regard to these dates, so please re-schedule any appointments, etc. that might affect your attendance on the date that you are scheduled to present.

__**Friday, February 2nd:**__ - Complete your teenage survey, and have someone else from a different era complete the second survey by Thursday of next week (February 8th.) - Continue working on your //Catcher// presentation. Bring what you are working on to share with your group and to continue working in class next week. ALL groups need to have their work completed by February 20th. Group Presentation dates are as follows: GROUPS 1 and 2: February 20th GROUPS 3 and 4: February 22nd GROUPS 5 and 6: February 26th There is no flexibility with regard to these dates, so please re-schedule any appointments, etc. that might affect your attendance on the date that you are scheduled to present. - Start filling out your //Catcher// Symbols and Characters Chart - to be completed by Thursday, February 8th.

__**Tuesday, February 6th:**__ - Complete your teenage survey, and have someone else from a different era complete the second survey - due next class (February 8th). - ANNOTATE your chapters for your presentation. Annotation check on Thurs. (next class). - Continue working on your //Catcher// presentation. Bring what you are working on to share with your group and to continue working in class next week. ALL groups need to have their work completed by February 20th. Group Presentation dates are as follows: GROUPS 1 and 2: February 20th GROUPS 3 and 4: February 22nd GROUPS 5 and 6: February 26th There is no flexibility with regard to these dates, so please re-schedule any appointments, etc. that might affect your attendance on the date that you are scheduled to present. - Finish filling out your //Catcher// Symbols and Characters Chart - to be completed by next class, February 8th.

__**Thursday, February 8th:**__ - Continue working on your //Catcher// presentation. Bring what you are working on to share with your group and to continue working in class next week. ALL groups need to have their work completed by February 20th. Group Presentation dates are as follows: GROUPS 1 and 2: February 20th GROUPS 3 and 4: February 22nd GROUPS 5 and 6: February 26th There is no flexibility with regard to these dates, so please re-schedule any appointments, etc. that might affect your attendance on the date that you are scheduled to present. - Bring your //Catcher// Symbols and Characters Chart.

__**Monday, February 12th:**__ - Continue working on your //Catcher// presentation. Bring what you are working on to share with your group and to continue working in class next week. ALL groups need to have their work completed by February 20th. Group Presentation dates are as follows: GROUPS 1 and 2: February 20th GROUPS 3 and 4: February 22nd GROUPS 5 and 6: February 26th There is no flexibility with regard to these dates, so please re-schedule any appointments, etc. that might affect your attendance on the date that you are scheduled to present. - Bring your //Catcher// Symbols and Characters Chart to class next time. - Registration: Will be next class during ESP. Come to English first!

__**Wednesday, February 14th:**__ - You should all be finishing up your //Catcher// presentations. ALL groups need to have their work completed by February 20th. Only the groups presenting on each day need to bring in all their materials and share with me on Google Docs. Please be sure to share all work on Google Docs the day before the presentation. Bring in hard copies of the script, stunning visual, and cover and synopsis. We start our next presentation next class! :) Group Presentation dates are as follows: GROUPS 1 and 2: February 20th GROUPS 3 and 4: February 22nd GROUPS 5 and 6: February 26th There is no flexibility with regard to these dates, so please re-schedule any appointments, etc. that might affect your attendance on the date that you are scheduled to present. - Bring your //Catcher// Symbols and Characters chart to turn in.

Enjoy the 4-day weekend. Be safe and take care of yourselves.

__**Tuesday, February 20th:**__ - You should all be finished with your //Catcher// presentations. ALL groups were supposed to have their work completed by February 20th. Only the groups presenting on each day need to bring in all their materials and share with me on Google Docs. Please be sure to share all work on Google Docs **the day before** the presentation. Bring in hard copies of the script, stunning visual, and cover and synopsis. Remaining Group Presentation dates are as follows: GROUPS 3 and 4: February 22nd GROUPS 5 and 6: February 26th There is no flexibility with regard to these dates, so please re-schedule any appointments, etc. that might affect your attendance on the date that you are scheduled to present.

Remember if you presented, your H.W. is to fill out the reflection form and turn that in the next class period.

__**Thursday, February 22nd:**__ Last two groups: Please remember to share all work on Google Docs **the day before** the presentation. Bring in hard copies of the script, stunning visual, and cover and synopsis. Remaining Group Presentations are as follows: GROUPS 5 and 6: February 26th There is no flexibility with regard to these dates, so please re-schedule any appointments, etc. that might affect your attendance on the date that you are scheduled to present.

Remember if you presented, your H.W. is to fill out the reflection form and turn that in at the beginning of the next class period.

__**Monday, February 26th:**__ Remember if you presented, your H.W. is to fill out the reflection form and turn that in at the beginning of the next class period. NO H.W. everyone else! Enjoy your evening. Get some rest!!!! (Also don't forget we will go to the learning commons for you to discuss your classes with your counselors for next year. Make sure that you register online before then!)

- Do BOTH journal entries as per the handout given in class. - Read and take notes about the handout on Kafka's life. - Bring your pot luck item on Friday for the movie!
 * __Wednesday, February 28th:__**

__**Friday, March 2nd:**__ - Read Part I (i.e. Chapter 1) of Kafka's "Metamorphosis". - Do your dialectical journal for Part I: Make a table with two columns .... Make sure that you have a minimum of THREE important quotations. Your explanations should be insightful analysis of the quotations and their significance to the story. Examine themes, symbols, etc. Look for meaning and significance. Do NOT summarize! All due Tuesday (next class). __**Tuesday, March 6th:**__ - Read Part II (chapter II) of "The Metamorphosis". - Do your dialectical journal for Part II: Make a table with two columns .... Make sure that you have a minimum of THREE important quotations. Your explanations should be insightful analysis of the quotations and their significance to the story. Examine themes, symbols, etc. Look for meaning and significance. Do NOT summarize!
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__**Thursday, March 8th:**__

- Read Part III (chapter III) of "The Metamorphosis".

- Do your dialectical journal for Part III: Make a table with two columns .... Make sure that you have a minimum of THREE important quotations. Your explanations should be insightful analysis of the quotations and their significance to the story. Examine themes, symbols, etc. Look for meaning and significance. Do NOT summarize!

All dialectical journals are due next class (Monday).

- Get a copy of Shakespeare's play //Much Ado About Nothing ---// do NOT get the "No Fear" edition. The school uses the Folder edition, but you may get any other edition. //-// Also don't forget to check out possible options for your **dehumanization speech.**.. be ready to tell me your topic on Monday. Have options, in case your topic is taken! Remember that you can have a specific angle on something that is different from someone else's!
 * QUOTATIONS || EXPLANATIONS ||

__**Monday, March 12th:**__ - Get a copy of Shakespeare's play //Much Ado About Nothing ---// do NOT get the "No Fear" edition. The school uses the Folder edition, but you may get any other edition. //-// Begin writing your **dehumanization speech.** Make sure you have your work accessible on Google Docs; I will give you time on Wednesday to work on the speech in class! Speeches should be ready to be presented next Tuesday, Match 20th. No exceptions. - Review "The Metamorphosis" for your unit test on Wednesday, March 14th (next class).

- Get a copy of Shakespeare's play //Much Ado About Nothing ---// do NOT get the "No Fear" edition. The school uses the Folder edition, but you may get any other edition. //-// Continue working on your **dehumanization speech.** Make sure you have your work accessible on Google Docs; I will give you time on Friday to work on the speech in class! Speeches should be ready to be presented next Tuesday, March 20th. No exceptions.
 * __Wednesday, March 14th:__**

__**Friday 15th, Tuesday 20th, Thursday 22nd March:**__ To all my students, As you know, I was out on Friday because my father suddenly took ill and was in hospital. Unfortunately, he passed away in the early hours on Saturday. We anticipate that his funeral will be sometime this coming week. I am hoping to be back at school on Monday, March 26th. A former student of mine, Ms. Solomon, will be my sub this coming Tuesday and Thursday. Since I really want to hear your speeches, I am postponing them until March 26th when I return. She will hand out the research paper instructions to you, and you will begin working on your papers next week. HW for March 26th will be the speeches and a rough draft of your research paper. The final research paper will not be due for approximately another two weeks, so don’t worry --- I will be back to answer any questions you might have! Please bring your //Much Ado About Nothing// books with you on Tuesday, since you will begin reading the play with Ms. Solomon. I miss you all and thank you in advance for carrying on and being your usual wonderful selves! See you in a week. Love, Mrs. Lax.

Thank you so much to everyone for the kind thoughts and condolences... so sweet of you. I am back and catching up with everything... as are you all. I know you all probably don't mind that I adjusted and slowed down a few things. So: tonight's H.W.: - Read Act III of //Much Ado About Nothing -// due this Friday (next class). - Be ready to say your dehumanization speech if you haven't presented yet - Review Act II of //Much Ado// for a quiz on Tues. next week. - Do your synopsis and motifs H.W. etc. as directed on the handout. (Remember you need 1 quote and 1 example of a motif / literary device for each scene) for Act III. Due Tues. next week.
 * __Wednesday, March 28th:__**

- Review Act II of //Much Ado// for a quiz on Tues. next week. - Do your synopsis and motifs H.W. etc. as directed on the handout. (Remember you need 1 quote and 1 example of a motif / literary device for each scene) for Act III. Due Tues. next week (next class).
 * __Friday, March 30th:__**

- Review Act III of //Much Ado// for a quiz next class (Thursday). - Read Act IV for next class (Thursday). - If you are doing the //Crime and Punishment// amelioration, remember it is due the day after Spring Break latest. - Do motifs sheet for Act IV (due after Spring break).
 * __Tuesday, April 3rd:__**

- Review Act IV of //Much Ado// for a quiz on Wed. April 18th. - Do motifs sheet as per instructions on handout for Act IV for next class (Mon. April 16th). - If you are doing the //Crime and Punishment// amelioration, remember it is due the day after Spring Break latest (next class --- Monday, April 16th. - Complete Perfect Mate survey and have parents complete Perfect Mate survey. Due April 24th.
 * __Thursday, April 5th:__**

__**Monday, April 16th:**__ - Review Act IV of //Much Ado// for the quiz next class (Wed. April 18th). - Finish reading Act V of //Much Ado// for next class (Wed. April 18th). - Do your motifs sheet for Act V of //Much Ado// - due Friday, April 20th. Note that I will be taking in ALL motifs sheets on Friday, including this one! - Perfect Mate Survey: due April 24th.

- Review Act V of //Much Ado// for the quiz on Friday 4/20 (next class). - Complete your motifs sheet for Act V and be prepared to turn in all your motifs sheets from Acts I - V next class (Friday, 4/20). - Final Exam: //Much Ado// will be next week on Tues/Thurs next week (the 24th and 26th). - "Perfect Mate" Survey is due next Tuesday, April 24th. - Begin researching your persona for our Renaissance hureMeet and Greet Faire. Brochure, food, artifact, and dress up as persona are all due on Monday, April 30th.
 * __Wednesday, April 18th:__**

- Much Ado FINAL EXAM is next class (Tuesday). - Perfect Mate survey is due next class (Tuesday). - Continue researching your costume and topic for the brochue for the Renaissance Faire. Due Monday, April 30th. - Purchase seminar set book, if you'd like. - Bring seminar set book with you to class from here on.
 * __Friday, April 20th__**

__**Tuesday, April 24th:**__ - Finish researching and do your brochure for the Renaissance faire next class (Monday 30th). Bring food item. - Start reading seminar set book, if you'd like. Begin reading?

__**Thursday, April 26th:**__ Finalize your research for your Renaissance Faire brochure and costume. Be ready for the Faire on Monday, and don't forget to bring in your item / food on Monday! :) Start reading your book club book?

__**Monday, April 30th:**__ Continue reading your book club book according to your group's schedule! Bring in book everyday from now on! :) Great job with the Renaissance Faire today, btw! You all looked amazing!

__**Wednesday, May 2nd:**__ Continue reading your book club book according to your group's schedule. Fill out synthesis notes for literary devices (i.e. planning for presentation). Do the assigned H.W. if you didn't do it in class today.

__**Friday, May 4th:**__ Continue reading your book club book according to your group's schedule. Fill out synthesis notes for literary devices (i.e. planning for presentation). Do the assigned H.W. if you didn't do it in class today.

__**Tuesday, May 8th:**__ Continue reading your book club book according to your group's schedule. Fill out synthesis notes for literary devices (i.e. planning for presentation). Do the assigned H.W. if you didn't do it in class today.

__**Thursday, May 10th:**__ Continue reading your book club book according to your group's schedule. Fill out synthesis notes for literary devices (i.e. planning for presentation). Do the assigned H.W. if you didn't do it in class today. Remember the final presentation goals..start considering and gathering ideas!

__**Monday, May 14th:**__ Continue reading your book club book according to your group's schedule. Fill out synthesis notes for literary devices (i.e. planning for presentation). Do the assigned H.W. if you didn't do it in class today. Remember the final presentation goals..start considering and gathering ideas!

Continue reading your book club book according to your group's schedule. Fill out synthesis notes for literary devices (i.e. planning for presentation). Do the assigned H.W. if you didn't do it in class today. Remember the final presentation goals..start considering and gathering ideas! You need to be finished reading your book by next Tuesday so that you can start working on your final project.
 * __Wednesday, May 16th:__**

If you haven't done so already, finish reading your book club book this weekend! Bring all materials etc. to begin working on your final presentation. Besides obviously working on your project at home, you will have Tues and Thurs of next week in class to work on them. All due on Tuesday, May 29th! (But students may sign up for either May 29th, 31st, or Mon, June 4th... for prep purposes for food only... remember --- all materials and power points need to be shared with me on May 29th!
 * __Friday, May 18th__**:

Bring all materials etc. to continue working on your final presentation. Besides obviously working on your project at home, you now have one more day in class to work on them. All are due on Tuesday, May 29th! (Regardless of whether or not you signed up for either May 29th, 31st, or Mon, June 4th... for prep purposes for food only... remember --- all materials and power points need to be shared with me on May 29th!) Check the board to see which day you signed up for!
 * __Tuesday, May 22nd:__**

Don't forget that you need to submit / bring everything for your book club project next class (Tuesday)! Also remember which day your group signed up for! Looking forward to your presentations!
 * __Thursday, May 23rd:__**

__**Tuesday, May 29th and Thursday, May 31st:**__ If you presented, bring your reflection!

__**Monday, June 4th:**__ Bring your reflection if applicable. Gather all your work from the year (including quizzes, etc.) Bring the work to school and file it in your portfolio in the classroom. You will need this for your portfolio evaluation final on Friday! Bring extra credit tix on Friday June 8th. NO TIX will be accepted LATER!

__**Wednesday, June 6th:**__ - Gather all your work from the year (including quizzes, etc.) Bring the work to school and file it in your portfolio in the classroom. You will need this for your portfolio evaluation final on Friday, June 8th! - Bring all textbooks to turn in. Last day to turn in textbooks to me is Friday, June 8th! - Bring extra credit tix on Friday, June 8th. NO TIX will be accepted LATER! - If you didn't write your SAT practice essay in class today, write the essay for prompt # 2 (see link below in College board to find the essay prompt and writer's passage.) Give yourself no more than 50 minutes to read the passage and write the essay. Type it up and bring it to class on Friday, June 8th. Please do NOT read the sample essays in College Board!!

https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/sample-questions/essay/2

If you have trouble finding it online, here it is!

Prompt  As you read the passage below, consider how Dana Gioia uses
 * evidence, such as facts or examples, to support claims.
 * reasoning to develop ideas and to connect claims and evidence.
 * stylistic or persuasive elements, such as word choice or appeals to emotion, to add power to the ideas expressed.

Adapted from Dana Gioia, “Why Literature Matters” ©2005 by The New York Times Company. Originally published April 10, 2005. [A] strange thing has happened in the American arts during the past quarter century. While income rose to unforeseen levels, college attendance ballooned, and access to information increased enormously, the interest young Americans showed in the arts—and especially literature—actually diminished. According to the 2002 Survey of Public Participation in the Arts, a population study designed and commissioned by the National Endowment for the Arts (and executed by the US Bureau of the Census), arts participation by Americans has declined for eight of the nine major forms that are measured....The declines have been most severe among younger adults (ages 18–24). The most worrisome finding in the 2002 study, however, is the declining percentage of Americans, especially young adults, reading literature. That individuals at a time of crucial intellectual and emotional development bypass the joys and challenges of literature is a troubling trend. If it were true that they substituted histories, biographies, or political works for literature, one might not worry. But book reading of any kind is falling as well. That such a longstanding and fundamental cultural activity should slip so swiftly, especially among young adults, signifies deep transformations in contemporary life. To call attention to the trend, the Arts Endowment issued the reading portion of the Survey as a separate report, “Reading at Risk: A Survey of Literary Reading in America.” The decline in reading has consequences that go beyond literature. The significance of reading has become a persistent theme in the business world. The February issue of //Wired// magazine, for example, sketches a new set of mental skills and habits proper to the 21st century, aptitudes decidedly literary in character: not “linear, logical, analytical talents,” author Daniel Pink states, but “the ability to create artistic and emotional beauty, to detect patterns and opportunities, to craft a satisfying narrative.” When asked what kind of talents they like to see in management positions, business leaders consistently set imagination, creativity, and higher-order thinking at the top. Ironically, the value of reading and the intellectual faculties that it inculcates appear most clearly as active and engaged literacy declines. There is now a growing awareness of the consequences of nonreading to the workplace. In 2001 the National Association of Manufacturers polled its members on skill deficiencies among employees. Among hourly workers, poor reading skills ranked second, and 38 percent of employers complained that local schools inadequately taught reading comprehension. The decline of reading is also taking its toll in the civic sphere....A 2003 study of 15- to 26-year-olds’ civic knowledge by the National Conference of State Legislatures concluded, “Young people do not understand the ideals of citizenship… and their appreciation and support of American democracy is limited.” It is probably no surprise that declining rates of literary reading coincide with declining levels of historical and political awareness among young people. One of the surprising findings of “Reading at Risk” was that literary readers are markedly more civically engaged than nonreaders, scoring two to four times more likely to perform charity work, visit a museum, or attend a sporting event. One reason for their higher social and cultural interactions may lie in the kind of civic and historical knowledge that comes with literary reading.... The evidence of literature’s importance to civic, personal, and economic health is too strong to ignore. The decline of literary reading foreshadows serious long-term social and economic problems, and it is time to bring literature and the other arts into discussions of public policy. Libraries, schools, and public agencies do noble work, but addressing the reading issue will require the leadership of politicians and the business community as well.... Reading is not a timeless, universal capability. Advanced literacy is a specific intellectual skill and social habit that depends on a great many educational, cultural, and economic factors. As more Americans lose this capability, our nation becomes less informed, active, and independent-minded. These are not the qualities that a free, innovative, or productive society can afford to lose.

**Write an essay in which you explain how Dana Gioia builds an argument to persuade his audience that the decline of reading in America will have a negative effect on society. In your essay, analyze how Gioia uses one or more of the features in the directions that precede the passage (or features of your own choice) to strengthen the logic and persuasiveness of his argument. Be sure that your analysis focuses on the most relevant features of the passage.** **Your essay should not explain whether you agree with Gioia’s claims, but rather explain how Gioia builds an argument to persuade his audience.**

Tuesday, March 6th: ch 6th: - Read Part II (i.e. Chapter 2) of Kafka's "Metamorphosis". - Do your dialectical journal for Part 2: Make a table with two columns .... Make sure that you have a minimum of THREE important quotations. Your explanations should be insightful analysis of the quotations and their significance to the story. Examine themes, symbols, etc. Look for meaning and significance. Do NOT summarize! All due Thursday (next class).
 * QUOTATIONS || EXPLANATIONS ||

Tuesday, September 13th: PERIOD 1 / Wednesday, September 14th: PERIOD 2 Now that we have read the short story "Father's Help", your task it to find arguments both PRO (for) and CON (against) corporal punishment by surfing articles and websites. You do not need to write an essay, but list your points for and against corporal punishment. Remember to acknowledge your sources and to name the authors of the articles. You should have an opinion PRO or CON --- a sentence is ok, and then list evidence to back up. Include a counter argument.

Thursday, September 15th: PERIOD 1 / Friday, September 16th: PERIOD 2 Using the suggestions, hints, handouts, and explanations from class to help you, write a ROUGH draft of your short story essay. Due next class. Remember, we will discuss and you will have time to re-work before the final is due, so don't panic! It is important that you do write a complete essay so that you can receive effective feedback in order to polish the essay.

Monday, September 19th: PERIOD 1 / Tuesday, September 20th: PERIOD 2 Work on a revised essay the rest of this week. Using the suggestions from your peer editor, revise your essay and edit, improving content and style. Work on polishing the essay and make sure you write it in MLA format --- see notes from class today and OWL PURDUE notes. (Google search OWL PURDUE MLA format or look in my wiki space on the left tab under 10HP Useful Handouts for the link to the OWL PURDUE document that explains MLA formatting.). Final, polished essay - typed, hard copy and turnitin.com copy is due this Friday (period 1) or Monday (period 1) / or Thursday, Friday, or Monday - period 2. (Period 1 and 2 students may have until Monday also IF needed.) Please: all students be aware that you will have Crime and Punishment reading assigned for the weekend, so plan accordingly! Don't procrastinate too much!! :)

Please bring your Crime and Punishment books with you to class from next class on. You will turn in your World Writers Today books when you have finished writing your essay.

Wednesday, September 21st: PERIOD 1 / Thursday, September 22nd: PERIOD 2 Work on your essay! Polish and turn in before weekend ideally! (Remember, you will have C & P HW over the weekend! ) You may, if you absolutely have to, turn in your essay on Monday, but Thurs/Fri is preferable for your time management! See above for directions for submitting the essay to me. :)

Click here for MLA formatted page! You can save and download and use!



Friday, September 23rd: PERIOD 1 / Monday, September 26th: PERIOD 2 Free-writes and reading and annotation for Crime and Punishment (as indicated on your schedule handout)!

Tuesday, September 23rd: PERIOD 1 / Wednesday, September 26th: PERIOD 2 Do your journal Free-writes and reading and annotation for Crime and Punishment (as indicated on your schedule handout and written on the board)!

Thursday, September 27th: PERIOD 1/ Friday, September 28th: PERIOD 2 Do your journal Free-writes and reading and annotation for Crime and Punishment (as indicated on your schedule handout and written on the board)!

Monday, October 3rd: PERIOD 1/ Tuesday, October 4th: PERIOD 2 Do your journal Free-writes and reading and annotation for Crime and Punishment (as indicated on your schedule handout and written on the board)!

SEE LINKS BELOW FOR READING SCHEDULE HANDOUT in case you have lost yours:

PERIOD 1:

PERIOD 2:

Wednesday, October 5th: PERIOD 1/ Thursday, October 6th: PERIOD 2

Continue to do your journal free-writes (I know I haven't been checking... but be warned - I will check sometime next week!) and to annotate and read Crime and Punishment - see handout / board / link above for schedule of reading due next time!

Friday, October 7th: PERIOD 1/ Monday, October 10th: PERIOD 2

Continue to do your journal free-writes (I know I haven't been checking... but be warned - I will check sometime during week of October 10th!) and to annotate and read Crime and Punishment - see handout / board / link above for schedule of reading due next time!

Tuesday, October 11th: PERIOD 1/ Wednesday, October 12th: PERIOD 2

Continue to do your journal free-writes (I know I haven't been checking... but I will check them next class) and to annotate and read Crime and Punishment - see handout / board / link above for schedule of reading due next time!

Thursday, October 13th: PERIOD 1/ Friday, October 14th: PERIOD 2

Continue to do your journal free-writes and to annotate and read Crime and Punishment - see handout / board / link above for schedule of reading due next time!

Monday, October 17th: PERIOD 1/ Tuesday, October 18th: PERIOD 2

Continue to do your journal free-writes and to annotate and read Crime and Punishment - see handout / board / link above for schedule of reading due next time!

Wednesday, October 18th: PERIOD 1/ Thursday, October 19th: PERIOD 2

Continue to do your journal free-writes and to annotate and read Crime and Punishment - see handout / board / link above for schedule of reading due next time! By now you should have narrowed your focus for annotations to a few key areas to consider for possible exploration for your essay at the end of the unit. Continue to pay attention to big ideas (themes) and motifs! If the characters are confusing you, write brief explanations on the bookmark provided at the beginning of the unit!

Friday, October 21st: PERIOD 1/ Monday, October 24th: PERIOD 2

Continue to do your journal free-writes and to annotate and read Crime and Punishment - see handout / board / link above for schedule of reading due next time! By now you should have narrowed your focus for annotations to a few key areas to consider for possible exploration for your essay at the end of the unit. Continue to pay attention to big ideas (themes) and motifs! If the characters are confusing you, write brief explanations on the bookmark provided at the beginning of the unit!

Tuesday, October 25th: PERIOD 1/ Wednesday, October 26th: PERIOD 2

Continue to do your journal free-writes and to annotate and read Crime and Punishment - see handout / board / link above for schedule of reading due next time! By now you should have narrowed your focus for annotations to a few key areas to consider for possible exploration for your essay at the end of the unit. Continue to pay attention to big ideas (themes) and motifs! If the characters are confusing you, write brief explanations on the bookmark provided at the beginning of the unit!

Optional : PERIOD 1

For amelioration grade: Re-work parts of essay according to instructions and include note (according to instructions) --- must be turned in by 11/08 latest.

PERIOD 2 : When I return your essays to you, you will have the same opportunity as above --- and don't worry, I am working on them. I apologize - my seniors have hard deadlines for college and need immediate feedback on their college essays...!

Thursday, October 27th: PERIOD 1/ Friday, October 28th: PERIOD 2

Continue to do your journal free-writes and to annotate and read Crime and Punishment - see handout / board / link above for schedule of reading due next time! By now you should have narrowed your focus for annotations to a few key areas to consider for possible exploration for your essay at the end of the unit. Continue to pay attention to big ideas (themes) and motifs! If the characters are confusing you, write brief explanations on the bookmark provided at the beginning of the unit!

Optional : PERIOD 1 Don't forget: For amelioration grade: Re-work parts of essay according to instructions and include note (according to instructions) --- must be turned in by 11/08 latest.

Optional: PERIOD 2 : For amelioration grade: Re-work parts of essay according to instructions and include note (according to instructions) --- must be turned in by 11/10 latest.

Monday, October 31st: PERIOD 1/ Tuesday, November 1st: PERIOD 2

Continue to do your journal free-writes and to annotate and read Crime and Punishment - see handout / board / link above for schedule of reading due next time!

By now you should DEFINITELY have narrowed your focus for annotations to a few key areas to consider for possible exploration for your essay at the end of the unit. Continue to pay attention to big ideas (themes) and motifs! If the characters are confusing you, write brief explanations on the bookmark provided at the beginning of the unit!

Optional : PERIOD 1 DON'T FORGET! For amelioration grade: Re-work parts of essay according to instructions and include note (according to instructions) --- must be turned in by 11/08 latest, preferably before.

Optional: PERIOD 2 : DON'T FORGET! For amelioration grade: Re-work parts of essay according to instructions and include note (according to instructions) --- must be turned in by 11/10 latest, preferably before.

Thursday, November 2nd: PERIOD 2/ Friday, November 3rd: PERIOD 1

Continue to do your journal free-writes and to annotate and read Crime and Punishment - see handout / board / link above for schedule of reading due next time!

By now you should DEFINITELY have narrowed your focus for annotations to a few key areas to consider for possible exploration for your essay at the end of the unit. Continue to pay attention to big ideas (themes) and motifs! If the characters are confusing you, write brief explanations on the bookmark provided at the beginning of the unit!

Optional : PERIOD 1 DON'T FORGET! For amelioration grade: Re-work parts of essay according to instructions and include note (according to instructions) --- must be turned in by 11/08 latest, preferably before.

Optional: PERIOD 2 : DON'T FORGET! For amelioration grade: Re-work parts of essay according to instructions and include note (according to instructions) --- must be turned in by 11/10 latest, preferably before.

OTHER DEADLINES and upcoming important dates and information: Period 1: - Tues. Nov.8: Last day to turn in reworked essay for amelioration. Write final reflection on ending (before Epilogue). Read Epilogue of C & P - Thurs. Nov. 10: Write final reflection on ending after Epilogue. Hand in journal free-writes. Hand in annotation book mark. Hand in Russian name tag with stickers. Prepare for character quiz. Work on thesis statements for C & P essay. - Tues. Nov. 15: Take character quiz. Work on outline of C & P essay. Prepare for C & P final objective exam. - Thurs., Nov. 17: Take C & P final objective exam. Work on outline of C & P essay. Period 2: - Mon. Nov.7: Write final reflection on ending (before Epilogue). Read Epilogue of C & P - Wed. Nov. 9: Write final reflection on ending after Epilogue. Hand in journal free-writes. Hand in annotation book mark. Hand in Russian name tag with stickers. Prepare for character quiz. Work on thesis statements for C & P essay. - Thurs. Nov. 10: Last day to turn in reworked essay for amelioration - Mon., Nov 14. : Take character quiz. Work on outline of C & P essay. Prepare for C & P final objective exam. - Wed..,Nov. 16 : Take C & P final objective exam. Work on outline of C & P essay.

FY: Here's an MLA power point from Owl Purdue. This will come in handy for your Crime and Punishment essays!



MONDAY, NOVEMBER 7th - Period 2 / TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8th - Period 1

Do your last journal free-write (for the Epilogue) --- include a response to the new Epilogue ending --- compare it to the ending without the Epilogue. Which ending do you prefer? WHY? Final thoughts and Epiphanies??? Annotate and read Crime and Punishment - EPILOGUE --- chapters 1 and 2. FINIS!!!

By now you should DEFINITELY have narrowed your focus for annotations to a few key areas to consider for possible exploration for your essay at the end of the unit. Continue to pay attention to big ideas (themes) and motifs! If the characters are confusing you, write brief explanations on the bookmark provided at the beginning of the unit!

OTHER DEADLINES and upcoming important dates and information: Period 1: - Thurs. Nov. 10: Hand in journal free-writes. Hand in annotation book mark. Hand in Russian name tag with stickers. Prepare for character quiz. Work on thesis statements for C & P essay. - Tues. Nov. 15: Take character quiz. Work on outline of C & P essay. Prepare for C & P final objective exam. - Thurs., Nov. 17: Take C & P final objective exam. Work on outline of C & P essay.

Period 2: - Wed. Nov. 9: Hand in journal free-writes. Hand in annotation book mark. Hand in Russian name tag with stickers. Prepare for character quiz. Work on thesis statements for C & P essay. - Thurs. Nov. 10: Last day to turn in reworked essay for amelioration - Mon. Nov 14. : Take character quiz. Work on outline of C & P essay. Prepare for C & P final objective exam. - Wed. Nov. 16 : Take C & P final objective exam. Work on outline of C & P essay.

FY: Here's an MLA power point from Owl Purdue. This will come in handy for your Crime and Punishment essays!



WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 9th - Period 2 / THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 10th - Period 1 - Read through all the handouts from class THOROUGHLY! (i.e. 2 thesis statement handouts, Owl Purdue Literary essay guidelines, C & P essay guidelines and directions, etc.) WRITE DOWN any questions you have / anything you are not clear about. Start getting ready to write your C & P essay! - Come up with AND WRITE DOWN a MINIMUM of THREE possible THESIS STATEMENTS for your C & P Essay ... NOT just ideas or themes, but actual thesis statements! This is not a lot of work, but I assure you, if you do it properly and follow my guidelines, the essay writing process will be sooo much easier and less stressful! :) Other deadlines:  - Mon. Nov 14. (period 2) / Tues. Nov. 15 (Period 1) : Take character quiz. Work on outline of C & P essay. Prepare for C & P final objective exam.  - Wed. Nov. 16 (period 2) / Thurs. Mov. 17 (period 1): Take C & P final objective exam. Work on outline of C & P essay.

FYI: Here's an MLA power point from Owl Purdue about citing sources, etc. This will come in handy for your Crime and Punishment essay!



Thursday, August 27th: 1. Read the MONDAY, NOVEMBER 14th - Period 2 /

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 10th - Period 1

- Keep working on your Crime and Punishment essay! Refine those thesis statements and start working on an outline. Bring all work with you next class.

This is not a lot of work, but I assure you, if you do it properly and follow my guidelines, the essay writing process will be sooo much easier and less stressful! :)

Other deadlines:

- Wed. Nov. 16 (period 2) / Thurs. Mov. 17 (period 1): Take C & P final objective exam. Work on outline of C & P essay.

FYI: Here's an MLA power point from Owl Purdue about citing sources, etc. This will come in handy for your Crime and Punishment essay!



WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 16th AND FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 18th - Period 2 / THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 17th - Period 1 - Keep working on your Crime and Punishment essay! Refine those thesis statements and start working on your first mini-essay. Bring all work with you from now on. Bring a rough draft of one mini-essay next time! FYI: Here's an MLA power point from Owl Purdue about citing sources, etc. This will come in handy for your Crime and Punishment essay!



HAPPY THANKSGIVING! :)

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 28th - PERIOD 1 / TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 29th - PERIOD 2 - Now that we have discussed and worked on thesis statements and mini-essays in class (as well as peer-edited), you should have a much better idea of the direction of each mini-essay. Write a second mini-essay and bring a rough draft with you next class. (Hard copy). Make sure you have your essay in Google Docs so that you can access it on a chrome book in class. - Procure a copy of Catcher in the Rye -- -you will need it next week! :)

Wednesday, November 30th (period 1) / Thursday, December 1st (period 2): - Now that you have even more notes, and have worked further with handouts to help you, you are ready to write your introductory and concluding paragraphs. Research for a powerful hook... anecdote, etc. from an academic source (powerful event, etc.). - Bring a rough draft of your introductory AND concluding paragraphs with you next time (hard copy for editing). Make sure you have your essay on Google Docs so that you can continue working on it in class! - Get Catcher in the Rye! Check out the sample paper on Owl Purdue to help you with citing sources, footnotes, end notes, formatting your paper, and doing your Works Cited page: https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/747/13/

Friday, December 2nd (period 1) / Monday, December 5th (period 2): - Now, after more help with intro's and conclusions, peer edits, reading examples of conclusions and an entire past essay, you are ready to begin re-working and revising your entire essay! Congratulations on having written the whole essay, even if it is rough and needs a lot more help! Now you should be editing: check for depth, specifics, mini-essay titles, main title, strong hooks, research (solid, academic), etc. Remember that you need at least one outside bit or research in each mini-essay (and you will have two mini-essays), and that your mini-essays should each have approximately 3 or 4 (or more) pieces of direct evidence (quotations) from the novel as evidence to make your ideas compelling. - Bring a hard copy of your essay to class next time for peer-editing. - Make sure your essay is on Google Docs as well. - Get a copy of Catcher in the Rye. - Bring your vision and hearing blue card with you next time, too. Bring glasses, if you wear them, also. - You will be held accountable for the complete essay on Tuesday. In order to receive points, I will be checking on them. Be aware: if you are absent, you need to share your essay with me on Google Docs. No excuses! You can do it! :)

CITING CRIME AND PUNISHMENT pages (because of Parts and Chapters... do as follows):

Page numbers are always required, but additional citation information can help literary scholars, who may have a different edition of a classic work like Marx and Engels's The Communist Manifesto. In such cases, give the page number of your edition (making sure the edition is listed in your Works Cited page, of course) followed by a semicolon, and then the appropriate abbreviations for volume (vol.), book (bk.), part (pt.), chapter (ch.), section (sec.), or paragraph (par.). For example: Marx and Engels described human history as marked by class struggles (79; ch. 1).

So for example, the first time you cite from Crime and Punishment, you will do as follows after the quotation: (Dostoevsky 79; Pt. I; Ch. 1) Subsequent citations and quotations would then be: (82; Pt. III; Ch. 4).... etc.

Tuesday, December 6th (period 1) / Wednesday, December 7th (period 2): - You have now had lots of time to peer edit, revise, read past examples, receive feedback, and consult with Mrs. Lax during ESP, etc... so you are almost done! :) - Look over all those sheets and handouts, test your essay against the criteria, check out your "to-do's" if you still need to, etc. That is... Complete your final revision stages!  - ESSAY IS DUE NEXT CLASS! Deadline on turnitin.com is the due date morning at 7:40 a.m.! (For period 1, that's Thursday, December 8th; for period 2 that's Friday, December 9th.)  - A hard copy of your essay is due in class next time, as well. Without this, your essay will not be graded!!!  - Please remember to attach your rough draft (the one that should have peer edits on it from class last time), as well as one of the two peer editing sheets (filled out) that your editor filled out in class time, too.  - Don't forget to get a copy of Catcher in the Rye. Bring it with you to class next time!  Some other hints and helpful sites:  CITING CRIME AND PUNISHMENT pages (because of Parts and Chapters... do as follows): Page numbers are always required, but additional citation information can help literary scholars, who may have a different edition of a classic work like Marx and Engels's The Communist Manifesto. In such cases, give the page number of your edition (making sure the edition is listed in your Works Cited page, of course) followed by a semicolon, and then the appropriate abbreviations for volume (vol.), book (bk.), part (pt.), chapter (ch.), section (sec.), or paragraph (par.). For example:  Marx and Engels described human history as marked by class struggles (79; ch. 1). So for example, the first time you cite from Crime and Punishment, you will do as follows after the quotation:

(Dostoevsky 79; Pt. I; Ch. 1) Subsequent citations and quotations would then be: (82; Pt. III; Ch. 4).... etc. MLA power point from Owl Purdue about citing sources, etc.:



Sample paper on Owl Purdue to help you with citing sources, footnotes, end notes, formatting your paper, and doing your Works Cited page: https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/747/13/

Frequently Asked Questions and links to MLA paper formatting, etc.: academictips.org/MLA-format/MLA-format-faqs/

Thursday, December 8th (period 1); Friday December 9th (period 2): CONGRATULATIONS on writing and submitting your Crime and Punishment essays! I am so proud of all of you. I am looking forward to reading them! :) Tonight's H.W.: Read (at least) chapters 1,2, and 3 of The Catcher in the Rye. Read more, if you want! (You will need to be finished reading the novel by the end of Winter Break. Don't worry --- I think you will find the book enjoyable!) You do not need to annotate the book at this stage. (Later you will annotate a section as selected for a group project you will be doing -- I will explain later). Of course, if you want to annotate, I welcome that! Go ahead! :)

Monday, December 12th (period 1); Tuesday December 13th (period 2): - Hopefully, you are enjoying reading Catcher in the Rye! Keep on reading... read at least chapters 4, 5, and 6 for next class. (You will need to finish reading the book by the end of winter break. There will be a reading quiz after break.) - Fill out the student survey for you (as a teenager in 2016) and have someone else fill out the other survey (or fill it out for them as you ask them the questions). Make sure you select someone who was a teenager in a different decade from you (so maybe an aunt/uncle, parent, grandparent, etc.). Bring with you next class. - Plan what you want to bring for our Crime and Punishment / holiday celebration!!! Extra credit for anyone who brings in treats that relate to the novel (Crime and Punishment) AND a TYPED UP, CLEVER explanation (1/2 page to 1 page) as to how their treats relate to the novel, specifically. :) Period 1: Celebration is on Friday 12/16. Period 2: Celebration is on Thursday 12/15 (next class).

Wednesday, December 14th and Friday, December 16th (period 1); Thursday December 15th (period 2): - FINISH READING all of The Catcher in the Rye over break. Be finished and prepared for the reading quiz when you return. -OPTIONAL: Annotate your section for the Catcher group project (but you will have time when you return), and/or begin working on your designated aspects of the presentation. - Bring your teenage surveys with you after break. - See below for group members and chapter #'s if you have forgotten who is in yoru group, or which chapters you signed up for!

HAVE A WONDERFUL HOLIDAY BREAK and HAPPY NEW YEAR! See you in 2017!!!!!!!!!!

Tuesday, Jan. 3rd (Period 2) and Wednesday, Jan. 4th (Period 1):
 * Make sure you have all those teen surveys for next class period,
 * Work on your group CITR presentation. Presentation dates as follows (see above link for group members)
 * PERIOD 1:
 * group 1 (ch.'s 1-3) and group 2 (ch.'s 3 - 7): Tues. 1/17
 * group 3 (ch.'s 8 - 11) and group 4 (ch.'s 12 - 15): Thurs. 1/19
 * group 5 (ch.'s 16 - 18) and group 6 (ch.'s 19 - 22): Mon. 1/23
 * group 7 (ch.'s 23 - 26): Wed. 1/25 (single period day)
 * PERIOD 2:
 * group 1 (ch.'s 1-3) and group 2 (ch.'s 3 - 7): Wed. 1/1
 * group 3 (ch.'s 8 - 11) and group 4 (ch.'s 12 - 15): Fri. 1/20
 * group 5 (ch.'s 16 - 18) and group 6 (ch.'s 19 - 22): Tues. 1/24
 * group 7 (ch.'s 23 - 26): Wed. 1/25 (single period day)

Thursday, Jan. 5th (period 2) and Friday, Jan. 6th (period 1): Continue working on your CITR presentation --- see above for presentation dates, and the link above that for the groups. Monday, January 9th (period 2) and Tuesday, January 10th (period 1): Continue working on your CITR presentation --- see above for presentation dates, and the link above that for the groups. Wednesday, January 11th (period 2) and Thursday, January 12th (period 1): - Continue working on your CITR presentation --- see above for presentation dates, and the link above that for the groups. PLEASE NOTE: No absences! If you are absent on the day your group presents, there is an essay to write and turn in to turnitin.com instead, as well as a personal reflection. Sorry - only alternative to be comparative. - Catcher final exam (also the end of the semester final): Period 1: 1/26. Period 2: 1/27. Again, please note: No absences. There is an essay alternative if you are absent, to turn in ahead of time to turnitin.com. - Extra credit tix: Please return next week. No rollovers to 2nd. semester! Deadline to turn in tix is 1/20.

Thursday, January 12th (period 1) and Friday, January 13th (period 2): - Finalize your CITR presentation --- see above for presentation dates, and the link above that for the groups.We begin next class with Groups 1 and 2! Don't forget to send me the skit ahead of time! Next presentations: Period 1: Tuesday - groups 1 and 2. Period 2: Wednesday: Groups 1 and 2. PLEASE NOTE: No absences! See below for alternative assignment to complete to be comparative. - Catcher final exam (also the end of the semester final): Period 1: 1/26. Period 2: 1/27. Again, please note: No absences. There is an essay alternative if you are absent, to turn in ahead of time to turnitin.com. - Extra credit tix: Please return next week. No rollovers to 2nd. semester! Deadline to turn in tix is 1/20.

Tuesday, January 17th (period 1) and Wednesday, January 18th (period 2): - Finalize your CITR presentation if you haven't yet presented. Be sure to share with me ahead of time so it's read to go! (Early the same morning is fine --- just so I have it ahead of time!) Next presentations: Period 1: Thursday - groups 3 and 4. Period 2: Friday: Groups 3 and 4. PLEASE NOTE: No absences! If you are absent on the day your group presents, there is an extended reflection (questions) to type and turn in to turnitin.com instead, as well as the work you need to do for your group. Sorry - only alternative to be comparative. - Catcher final exam (also the end of the semester final): Period 1: 1/26. Period 2: 1/27. Again, please note: No absences. There is an essay alternative if you are absent, to turn in ahead of time to turnitin.com. - Extra credit tix: Please return this week. No rollovers to 2nd. semester! Deadline to turn in tix is 1/20. - Reflection sheet after presenting: remember to return your reflection the class period after your group presented.

Thursday, January 19th (period 1) and Friday, January 20th (period 2): - Finalize your CITR presentation if you haven't yet presented. Be sure to share with me ahead of time so it's read to go! (Early the same morning is fine --- just so I have it ahead of time!) Next presentations: Period 1: Monday - groups 5 and 6. Period 2: Tuesday: Groups 5 and 6. PLEASE NOTE: No absences! If you are absent on the day your group presents, there is an extended reflection (questions) to type and turn in to turnitin.com instead, as well as the work you need to do for your group. Sorry - only alternative to be comparative. - Catcher final exam (also the end of the semester final): Period 1: 1/26. Period 2: 1/27. Again, please note: No absences. There is an essay alternative if you are absent, to turn in ahead of time to turnitin.com. - Extra credit tix: Past due. Deadline was 1/20. - Reflection sheet after presenting: remember to return your reflection the class period after your group presented. If it's not in the period after, it won't be accepted for credit.

Monday, January 23rd (period 1) and Tuesday, January 24th (period 2): - Finalize your CITR presentation if you haven't yet presented. Be sure to share with me ahead of time so it's read to go! (Early the same morning is fine --- just so I have it ahead of time!) Next and last presentation: Period 1 and Period 2: GROUP 7 on Wednesday 1/25. PLEASE NOTE: No absences! If you are absent on the day your group presents, there is an extended reflection (questions) to type and turn in to turnitin.com instead, as well as the work you need to do for your group. Sorry - only alternative to be comparative. - Catcher final exam (also the end of the semester final): Period 1: 1/26. Period 2: 1/27. Again, please note: No absences. There is an essay alternative if you are absent, to turn in ahead of time to turnitin.com. - Extra credit tix: Deadline was 1/20. Sorry --- not accepting them anymore. - Reflection sheet after presenting: remember to return your reflection the class period after your group presented. If it's not in the period after, it won't be accepted for credit.

FIRST SEMESTER IS NOW OVER! There is NO HOMEWORK over the 4-day semester break. Enjoy the long weekend and come back strong and ready for a great second semester!

Please do NOT email me or ask me about bumping up your grades. Your extra credit tickets were opportunities to be bumped if you were close to the next grade category. If you still didn't get to the next grade category, then you were not close! Please remember that there is a huge different between POINTS and PERCENTAGES. If I believe your grade is very, very close AND you have earned the bump through your excellence, attitude, progress, quality work, effort, and class participation, I will talk to you next week. If I do not talk to you next week, then I have already determined that your grade, as it stands, is a fair reflection. Please respect the integrity of grades and do not ask me to compromise my integrity. Thank you. I am proud of you if you have worked hard. The grades were high and this has been a fantastic first semester!

Looking forward to next semester!

Love, Mrs. Lax.

Wednesday, February 1st: PERIODS 1 and 2: Read Oedipus - PROLOGUE and ODE OF ENTRY. Take your notes on motifs as directed on the handout, as well as on allusions, and note any unfamiliar vocabulary.

Thursday, February 2nd (Period 1) and Friday, February 3rd (period 2): Read Oedipus - Finish reading the First Episode and read the Second Choral Ode and the Second Episode. Do your motifs, allusions and vocab notes.

Monday, February 6th (Period 1) and Tuesday, February 7th (period 2): Read Oedipus - 3rd choral ode and do your motifs, allusions, vocab HW. - Review the reading up to now for a QUIZ next time!

Wednesday, February 8th (Period 1) and Thursday, February 9th (Period 2): Read Oedipus - Third Episode and 4th Choral Ode and do your motifs, allusions, vocab HW. Review for QUIZ next time.

Friday, February 10th (Period 1) and Monday, February 13th (Period 2): - Continue reading Oedipus from where we left off and read through to the end of the play. Don't forget to do your motifs, vocab, and allusions post-its/notes, as well.

Tuesday, February 14th (Period 1) and Wednesday, February 15th (Period 2): - Review and study!!! Greek Drama and background and terms exam, as well as Oedipus Final Exam next time! Know the play well, obviously! Also, study the notes from my ppt, the Aristotle handout, the Greek Gods, etc.

Thursday, February 15th (Period 1) and Tuesday, February 21st (Period 2): - Don't forget to turn in your extra credit Oedipus skills sheet next class, if you would like consideration for extra credit. Please do NOT collaborate with other students. Please pay attention to neatness and accuracy. - Complete the journal entries as directed on the handout in preparation for reading Kafka's "Metamorphosis". NOTE: For H.W. credit, these need to be typed and turned in on the due date (next time) --- just a reminder! See my syllabus for H.W. policies. Some of you are losing "easy" points by not turning in H.W'.s (or turning in sloppy / incomplete work). I'm trying to give you opportunities! Take advantage!

Wednesday, February 22nd (period 1) and Thursday, February 23rd (period 2): - Read Chapter (Part) I of "The Metamorphosis" CLOSELY. Take notes about the themes and motifs that you notice along the lines of what we discussed in class today (i.e.alienation, dehumanization, Kafkaesque situations, and MORE)!

Friday, February 24th (period 1) and Monday, February 27th (period 2): - Read Chapter (Part) II of "The Metamorphosis" closely. Write a dialectical (two column) journal: on the one side, put the quotations (5 minimum) and on the other side, put an analysis (description / explanation / so what / understanding of the meaning of the quotation to the themes in the story). Be sure to examine how the quotations highlight the themes, motifs, etc.

Tuesday, February 28th (period 1) and Wednesday, March 1st (period 2): - Read Chapter (Part) III of "The Metamorphosis" closely. (i.e. finish reading the story!) Be ready for a close reading quiz on the story next class. - Based upon our discussion and the handouts in class today on the upcoming argument research essay and speech about dehumanization, narrow down topics. Come with three very specific, focused topics next class. Remember, no more than two students will be permitted to have the same topic, so don't procrastinate! Select something that you are passionate about / that bothers you that you think is a modern day trap of dehumanization.

Here's a copy of the handout about the essay:

Thursday, March 2nd (period 1) and Friday, March 3rd (period 2): - Work on your dehumanization speech / essay ... i.e. begin researching! - Take notes on my helpful power point below! Very important to read thoroughly!

Monday, March 6th (period 1) and Tuesday, March 7th (period 2): - Continue working on your dehumanization research speech and essay. Use the scaffold sheets to help you! :) - Check the rubrics for criteria, and please remember to keep those so that you can hand them in when you turn in your speech and essay.  Due dates: SPEECH - Period 1: Tuesday, March 14th. Period 2: Monday, March 13th.  Due dates: ESSAY - (hard copy, rubric, and electronically turned into turnin.com by 7:40 am): Period 1: Monday, March 20th. Period 2: Tuesday, March 21st.  - Also: take your notes from class today on the "Miss Representation" documentary and TYPE UP a JOURNAL RESPONSE --- personal reactions, comments, experiences, connections, etc. Due next class.  - Remember to have your research and notes available to you on google docs so that you can work on your research on the computers at school.  - Remember to register on line for your classes. You will meet with your counselor during the second half of English class (period 1: Wed. March 8th; period 2: Thurs. March 9th).

Here are copies of the rubrics:



Wednesday, March 8th (period 1) and Thursday, March 9th (period 2):

- Continue working on your dehumanization research speech and essay. Use the scaffold sheets to help you! :) - Check the rubrics for criteria, and please remember to keep those so that you can hand them in when you turn in your speech and essay.  Due dates: SPEECH - Period 1: Tuesday, March 14th. Period 2: Monday, March 13th.  Due dates: ESSAY - (hard copy, rubric, and electronically turned into turnin.com by 7:40 am): Period 1: Monday, March 20th. Period 2: Tuesday, March 21st.  - By now you should be finalizing the speech and digging deep into your research and outlining! Don't forget to access the power point above for help with the types of research you want to do! :) - Remember to have your research and notes available to you on google docs so that you can work on your research on the computers at school.

Here are copies of the rubrics:



Friday, March 10th: Period 1 - Polish your dehumanization speech to present next class (Tuesday)! - Keep working on your dehumanization essay. Due for peer editing on March 16th (Thursday). Final is due on Monday, March 20th.

Monday, March 13th: Period 2 - Keep working on your dehumanization essay. Due for peer editing on March 17th (Friday). - Final is due on Tuesday, March 21st.

Tuesday, March 14th: Period 1 - Work on dehumanization essay. Due for peer editing next class (Thursday, March 16th). Final is due on Monday, March 20th. Remember to check research power point (above) for help with research sites, etc. Also use scaffolding sheets to help you if you are struggling to organize your thoughts and ideas. - Don't forget to turn the essay into turnitin.com before 7:40 am on Monday, AND to bring in a hard copy on Monday. Also remember you MUST have a Works Cited page. Without that, I cannot score your essay. - Purchase your book club book - optional, but advisable. Need it for Monday.

Wednesday, March 15th: Period 2 - Work on dehumanization essay. Due for peer editing next class (Friday, March 17th.) Also, since that is St. Patrick's Day, feel free to bring in St. Patty's Day breakfast items to share! :) - Purchase your book club book - optional, but advisable. Need it for Tuesday.

Thursday, March 16th - Period 1 GOOD NEWS! Since you had one less day than period 2 for your essays, I have extended your deadline for turning in the essay to WEDNESDAY, MARCH 22nd! Make them wonderful! Remember to bring in the rubric and to have a Works Cited page! Bring in a hard copy AND turn in the essay to turnitin.com BEFORE 7:40 am on Wed., 3/22! Quick link to citations on Owl Purdue: https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/747/2/

Friday, March 17th: PERIOD 2 - Dehumanization Research Essay is due next class! - Remember to bring in the rubric and to have a Works Cited page! Bring in a hard copy AND turn in the essay to turnitin.com BEFORE 7:40 am on Tues., 3/21! - Quick link to citations on Owl Purdue: https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/747/2/

Monday, March 20th: PERIOD 1 - Dehumanization Research Essay is due next class! - Remember to bring in the rubric and to have a Works Cited page! Bring in a hard copy AND turn in the essay to turnitin.com BEFORE 7:40 am on Wed., 3/22! - Quick link to citations on Owl Purdue: https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/747/2/ - Begin reading your book club book --- read # pages as assigned by your group. Bring book with you everyday to class! - No extra H.W. assignments due tonight. Those will begin next time! :) - Finish reading book by approx. 4/1.  - AP Long Form = due 4/18.  - Presentation = due 4/20.

Tuesday, March 21st: PERIOD 2 - Begin reading your book club book --- read # pages as assigned by your group. Bring book with you everyday to class! - No extra H.W. assignments due tonight. Those will begin next time! :) - Finish reading book by approx. 4/1.  - AP Long form = due 4/17.  - Presentation = due 4/19.

Wednesday, March 22nd: PERIOD 1 and Thursday, March 23rd: PERIOD 2: - Continue reading your book club book (# pages as assigned by your group) - Do the H.W. assignment (#1) as assigned today by your group - Remember to keep tracing and taking note of the literary devices assigned to you for the AP Long form folder.

Friday, March 24th: PERIOD 1 and MONDAY, March 27th: - Continue reading your book club book (# pages as assigned by your group) - Do the H.W. assignment (#2) as assigned today by your group - Remember to keep tracing and taking note of the literary devices assigned to you for the AP Long form folder.

PERIOD 2: Monday, March 27th, Wednesday, March 29th, and Friday, March 31st: - Continue reading your book club book (# of pages as assigned by your group) - Do the H.W. assignment (Mon. = #2, Wed. = #3, Fri. = #4) as assigned in class by your group. - Remember to keep tracing and taking note of the literary devices assigned to you for the AP Long Form Portfolio (folder). AP Long form portfolio = due Mon. 4/17. - See below for power point with details about the presentation. PRESENTATION = due Wed. 4/19.

PERIOD 1: Tuesday, March 28th, Thursday, March 30th, and Monday, April 3rd: - Continue reading your book club book (# of pages as assigned by your group) - Do the H.W. assignment (Tues. = #3, Thurs. = #4) as assigned in class by your group. On Monday 4/3, your H.W. will be to work on the portfolio and presentation (no other H.W. is required). - Remember to keep tracing and taking note of the literary devices assigned to you for the AP Long Form Portfolio (folder). AP Long form portfolio = due Tues. 4/18. - See below for power point with details about the presentation. PRESENTATION = due Thurs. 4/20.

Monday, April 3rd (period 1) and Tuesday, April 4th (period 2): - Continue working on your AP Long Form folder (portfolio) remember to follow directions! Also, feel free to add any relevant, amazing H.W.'s in the appropriate sections as enhancements that show your effort and understanding of the novel. Bring items to work on / put on Google Docs so that you can work on your parts in class! Period 1: Due 4/18. Period 2: Due 4/17. - Continue working and collaborating on your synthesis presentations! Plan and discuss and bring pieces to work on in class! Period 1: Due 4/19. Period 2: Due 4/19. Remember that even though you are signed up for a different day, all aspects of the presentation are due to Mrs. Lax (email / share on Google Docs / bring in hard copies) on the above due dates! The only exception is the food... bring that on the day you are due to present.

Book club group presentation dates period 1:



Book club presentation dates period 2:



Wednesday, April 5th and Friday, April 7th (Period 1), Thursday, April 6th (Period 2):

- Finalize your AP Long Form folder (portfolio) elements remember to follow directions! Also, feel free to add any relevant, amazing H.W.'s in the appropriate sections as enhancements that show your effort and understanding of the novel. Bring pages (each element on a separate sheet of paper with its own Works Cited Page) and the Additional Comments Section at the back with each student's Additional Comments). - Remember to turn in your elements (each student: compile one document with all your elements) into turnitin.com before class on the due date! (Each student should submit their doc to turnitin.com!)  - Period 1: Due 4/18. Period 2: Due 4/17.  - Continue working and collaborating on your synthesis presentation!  - Plan and discuss and bring pieces to work on in class! No need to turn these in to turnitin.com.  - Period 1: Due 4/19. Period 2: Due 4/19.  - Remember that even though you are signed up for a different day, all aspects of the presentation are due to Mrs. Lax (email / share on Google Docs / bring in hard copies) on the above due dates! The only exception is the food... bring that on the day you are due to present.

Book club group presentation dates period 1:



Book club presentation dates period 2:



Monday, April 17th (period 2) and Tuesday, April 18th (period 1): - Finalize your synthesis presentation! - Period 1: Due 4/19. Period 2: Due 4/19. - Remember that even though you are signed up to present on a different day, all aspects of the presentation are due to Mrs. Lax (email / share on Google Docs / bring in hard copies) on the above due dates! The only exception is the food... bring that on the day you are due to present. Please bring a hard copy of any articles, poems, handouts, etc. for Mrs. Lax.

Book club group presentation dates period 1:



Book club presentation dates period 2:



Wednesday, April 19th and Friday, April 21st (period 2) and Thursday, April 20th (period 1): - Be ready for your synthesis presentation! - If you presented today, type up a reflection / review of the whole process of the book club unit --- assess working with your peers. How did it go? What worked? What didn't work? What went well? What could've gone better or been improved upon? Who worked the hardest? The least? Explain. Assess the presentation --- how did that go? Who worked the most? The least? Etc. Anything else?

Book club group presentation dates period 1:



Book club presentation dates period 2:



Monday, April 24th (period 1) and Tuesday, April 25th (period 2): - See above! Groups who presented should do their reflections --- due next class. - Get copy of Much Ado About Nothing --- NOT the "No Fear" edition. Bring next class.

Wednesday, April 26th (period 1) and Thursday, April 27th (period 2): - See above --- groups who presented should turn in their reflections next class. - Get copy of Much Ado About Nothing -- NOT the "No Fear" edition. Bring next class. - Read the handout on "How to read Shakespearean Drama" ... this will help you immensely! - Fill out the Perfect Mate survey, and get your parents to fill our the survey as well. Due Tuesday next week (period 1); due Wed. next week (period 2)

Friday, April 28th (Period 1): - Bring Much Ado to class from now on - "Perfect Mate" Survey --- due next class (Tuesday) - Read Act I of Much Ado about Nothing --- due next Thursday. If you signed up for a part, rehearse so you can read your part with feeling and insight! - Bring props and costumes for extra credit!

Monday, May 1st (Period 2): - "Perfect Mate" survey = due next class (Wednesday) - Read Act I of Much Ado About Nothing --- due Friday, If you signed up for a part, rehears so you can read your part with feeling and insight! - Bring props and costumes for extra credit! - If you were absent (taking the AP Chem test), watch The TED TALK with Akala, hop hop artist, on Shakespeare and Hip-Hop. Link: []

Tuesday, May 2nd (Period 1): - "Perfect Mate" Survey - due next class (Thursday) - Read Act I of Much Ado About Nothing --- due Thursday. If you signed up to read a part, rehearse so that you can read your part with feeling and insight! - Bring props and costumes for extra credit! - Look at the handout (attached) and come with questions. Begin working on your notebook, if you'd like (ACT I will only be due Monday next week). (I know I didn't go over this with you in class yet! :))

Wednesday, May 3rd (Period 2): - Read Act I of Much Ado About Nothing -- due next class (Friday). If you signed up to read a part, rehearse so that you can read your part with feeling and insight! - Bring costumes and props for extra credit! - Begin working on ACT I of your notebook. Due Tuesday next week.

Thursday, May 4th (period 1) and Friday, May 5th (period 2): - Review Act I of Much Ado About Nothing (AND your Shakespeare background and advice notes!). QUIZ next class. - Complete Act I of your Notebook --- note: FOLLOW DIRECTIONS! All or no credit... ! Bring next class!

Monday, May 8th (Period 1): - Read and annotate ACT II of Much Ado about Nothing - do thoroughly! Pop quiz to check that you're reading! :) (Due next class) - Work on Act II Notebook --- due Friday.  - If you were absent today for the quiz, please note: make up time is after school on Wednesday, May 10th. No exceptions.

Tuesday, May 9th (Period 2): - Read and annotate ACT II of Much Ado about Nothing - do thoroughly! Pop quiz to check that you're reading! :) (Due next class) - Work on Act II Notebook --- due Monday.  - If you were absent today for the quiz, please note: make up time is after school on Wednesday, May 10th. No exceptions.

Wednesday, May 10th (Period 1): - After being given all period to re-read and annotate Act II of Much Ado, you should know it really well and be prepared for the quiz! Also, having been given time to work on your notebook, that should have helped you take care of your H.W. and alleviate AP World History test stress! :) - So... please remember: Quiz on Act II on Friday, and also notebook for Act II is due on Friday, as well. Remember to do all components, as shown, for each of the 3 scenes in Act II.

Thursday, May 11th (Period 2): - Quiz on Act II next class.. - Act II notebook is due next class. Remember to do all components. - Hopefully, your AP World Test went well. :)

Friday, May 12th (Period 1): - Read and annotate Act III of Much Ado. Due next class (Tuesday). - Work on Act III notebook (due Thurs. next week).

Monday, May 15th (Period 2): - Read and annotate Act III of Much Ado. Due next class (Wednesday). - Work on Act III notebook (due this Friday).

Tuesday, May 16th (Period 1): - Finish Act III notebook --- due Thursday (next class). - Review Act III for quiz... next class (Thursday).

Wednesday, May 17th (Period 2): - Finish Act III notebook - due Friday (next class). - Review Act III for quiz - Friday (next class).

Thursday, May 18th (Period 1): - Read and annotate Act IV - due next class (Monday) - Work on Act IV notebook - due Wed. next week.

Friday, May 19th (Period 2): - Read and annotate Act IV - due next class (Tuesday) - Work on Act IV notebook - due Thurs. next week.

Monday, May 22nd (Period 1): - Review for Act IV quiz next class - Finish and bring Act IV notebook next class

Tuesday, May 23rd (Period 2): - Review for Act IV quiz next class - Finish and bring Act IV notebook next class

Both classes: LIT TERMS THAT YOU SHOULD KNOW / THAT COULD APPEAR ON THE FINAL!



Both classes: Important Due Dates! (Besides the usual HW's)

Much Ado (whole) notebook: PERIOD 1 - Wed. 5/31; PERIOD 2 - Thurs. 6/1 Much Ado Final Exam: PERIOD 1 -Tues. 6/6; PERIOD 2 - Wed. 6/7 Renaissance Faire and Brochure: PERIOD 1 - Thurs. 6/8; PERIOD 2 - Fri. 6/9 LIT. TERMS FINAL (end of year final): PERIOD 1 - Mon. 6/12; PERIOD 2 - Tues. 6/13

Note: Monday, May 29th is Memorial Day... no school!

Wednesday, May 24th (Period 1): - Read and annotate Much Ado Act V - due next time (Fri. 5/26) - Work on Much Ado notebook for Act V - due Wed. 5/31 (NOTE: Entire notebook is also due!)

Thursday, May 25th (Period 2): - Read and annotate Much Ado Act V - due next time (Tues. 5/30) - Work on Much Ado notebook for Act V - due Thurs. 6/1 (NOTE: Entire notebook is also due!)

Friday, May 26th (Period 1): - Review Act V Much Ado for Quiz next class (Wednesday) - Complete and bring Notebook for Act V Much Ado next time (Wed.) as well as entire notebook! Please note: Notebook Acts I - V = due next class! Other due dates: Much Ado Final exam: Tues. 6/6 Renaissance brochure, food, artifact, character costume and Faire: Thursday 6/8 Lit. terms exam: Monday, 6/12

Tuesday, May 30th: (Period 2): - Review Act V Much Ado for quiz next class (Thursday) - Complete and bring notebook for Act V Much Ado next time (Thurs.) as well as entire notebook! Please note: Notebook Acts I - V = due next class! Other Due Dates: Much Ado Final exam: Wed. 6/7 Renaissance brochure, food, artifact, character costume and Faire: Friday 6/9 Lit. terms exam: Tuesday 6/13 LAST DAY to turn in extra credit tix = Friday 6/9. Turn in all at once.

Wednesday, May 31st (Period 1): Due dates: Much Ado Final exam: Tues. 6/6 Renaissance brochure, food, artifact, character costume and Faire: Thursday 6/8 Lit. terms exam: Monday, 6/12 LAST DAY to bring in extra credit tix = Thursday 6/8. Turn in all at once. Bring food for Much Ado movie next class (Friday) if you'd like!

Thursday, June 1st (Period 2): Due Dates: Much Ado Final Exam: Wed. 6/7 Renaissance Faire: brochure, artifact, food/utensil, costume, etc. = Fri. 6/9 Lit terms exam: Tuesday, 6/13 LAST DAY to bring in extra credit tix = Friday, 6/9. Bring in all at once. Bring food for Much Ado movie next class (Monday) if you'd like!

Friday, June 2nd (Period 1): DUE DATES: Much Ado Final: Tuesday, June 6th Renaissance Faire: Brochure, "costume" (EFFORT and creativity... don't stress about perfection and spending $$'s!), food/utensil, and artifact = due Thursday, June 9th. Lit. terms exam: Monday, 6/12. Last day to bring extra credit tix = Thurs. 6/9. Also, please remember to return all books that you loaned out from the school by Thurs. 6/9.

Monday, June 5th (Period 2): Due Dates: Much Ado Final Exam: Wed. 6/7 Renaissance Faire: brochure, artifact, food/utensil, costume, etc. = Fri. 6/9 Lit terms exam: Tuesday, 6/13 LAST DAY to bring in extra credit tix = Friday, 6/9. Bring in all at once. Remember to return all books that you loaned from the school by Friday, 6/9.

Tuesday, June 6th: (Period 1): DUE DATES: Renaissance Faire: Brochure, "costume" (EFFORT and creativity... don't stress about perfection and spending $$'s!), food/utensil, and artifact = due Thursday, June 9th. NEXT CLASS!! Lit. terms exam: Monday, 6/12. Last day to bring extra credit tix = Thurs. 6/9. NEXT CLASS! Also, please remember to return all books that you loaned out from the school by Thurs. 6/9. NEXT CLASS!

Wednesday, June 7th (Period 2): DUE DATES: Renaissance Faire: brochure, artifact, food/utensil, costume, etc. = Fri. 6/9 --- NEXT CLASS! Lit terms exam: Tuesday, 6/13 LAST DAY to bring in extra credit tix = Friday, 6/9. Bring in all at once. NEXT CLASS! Remember to return all books that you loaned from the school by Friday, 6/9. NEXT CLASS!

LAST WEEK OF SCHOOL:

Congratulations on taking your last English test/exam!

There is no HW for the rest of the year!

Please do NOT email me about grades. I will not respond. Thanks.

CONGRATULATIONS! It has been a pleasure teaching you all. Thank you for an amazing year! Best wishes and hope to see you all next year. Come and visit me! (I hope also to teach you again in your senior year, in senior seminar!)

Love, Mrs. Lax.

handout based on Nabokov's lecture to his students entitled "Good Readers and Good Writers". Take notes on a separate sheet of paper of important ideas. Please do NOT write on the handout! Then, below those ideas, LIST the traits of a good reader AND a good writer. Handwritten in pen or typed, please.

Monday, August 31st: - Read the short story "Paper" by Catherine Lim ( p. 50 in World Writers Today). - Find examples of and list the examples (describe and explain, if applicable) for each of the following literary elements: 1. Allusions 2. Alliteration 3. Ambiguity 4. Conflict 5. Setting 6. Characters 7. Point of view 8. Symbols 9. Metaphors 10. Similes 11. Theme 12. Personification 13. Paradox 14. Irony

PS You can earn some extra credit tickets by finding other examples of elements not listed above! :)

Wednesday, September 2nd: 1. Speculate about how the story and theme would have been different if the points of view were different : 2. Create a new paragraph that continues from the end of the story. (DON'T describe "if....!!! You should actually write the story as if it were to continue, so use the same style as it is currently written in.) Add approx. 10 lines to the story from where the story ends. Optional: Bring in breakfast / brunch for our First Friday!!!
 * Finish reading "Another Evening at the Club: if not finished in class today.
 * TASKS:
 * a) if the wife had narrated the story
 * b) if the husband had narrated the story
 * c) if the maid had narrated the story

Friday, September 4th: 1. Finish reading "Father's Help" (page 256) if necessary (if you didn't finish reading it in class today). 2. Discuss (explain) the IRONY in the story. (Short paragraph explanation... a few lines.) 3. Write an argument (bullet points ok... doesn't have to be an essay!!) thinking about the PROS and CONS of corporal punishment, form an argument either FOR or AGAINST corporal punishment. List compelling reasons and examples (cite sources if using internet, etc.) 4. Find an article that supports your argument (i.e. for or against) and bring it in next class with your HW.

Wednesday, September 9th: 1. Finish reading "Rules of the Game" (page 2), if necessary. 2. Explain the central metaphor in the story. (Hint... look to the title!) 3. Find and cite examples from the story of the following: (a) idiom (b) connotation (c) denotation (d) motif (e) figurative language (there should be several... select any one!) and (f) turning point

NOTE: We will begin reading Crime and Punishment soon. You will need the novel by 9/20. Barnes and Noble will have the books on a table for you on 9/17, or you can get it from there beforehand, if they have copies. Also, you can purchase it online at Amazon, etc.

Friday, September 11th: 1. Select one of the 6 stories that we have read and construct a thesis statement for a potential essay. 2. Write an outline (ROUGH --- don't worry! No bullet points is fine) for a potential essay based upon this thesis statement. See my handout on effective thesis statements to help you. Don't worry --- we will play with these and look at how to improve them...do your best to create a strong thesis, since this is the foundation of your essay! Bring outline and thesis with you on Wednesday (next class). NOTE: We will begin reading Crime and Punishment soon. You will need the novel by 9/18... 9/22 latest! Barnes and Noble will have the books on a table for you on 9/17, or you can get it from there beforehand, if they have copies. Also, you can purchase it online at Amazon, etc.

Wednesday, September 16th: 1. Review lit. terms and stories for short story and terms test next class... Friday! 2. Work on essay.... look at all the notes, hints, suggestions, etc. from handouts and partner work done in class today. For examples of citing evidence correctly, look at my "Mature Writing" handout in this wiki space (under 10 HP Handouts tab). 3. Bring typed copy of rough draft (AND have access to it on Google Drive/your email in case we get time to work on them in class; we'll use chrome books)... also I will try to look at your thesis statement for you while you are taking the short story test. :) 4. Final copy of essay is due on Tuesday next week (Sept. 22nd). Remember to turn in a hard TYPED, DOUBLE-SPACE copy to me, as well as to submit a copy to turnitin.com by 7:30 latest Tuesday morning. (I will give you a handout on Friday to help you, if you haven't done this before.) Note: Enrollment password is laxj (both classes). Class ID for per. 2 is 10470194. Class ID for per. 4 is 10470226. Please check that you are submitting your essay to the right class period! If you submit it to the wrong class period it will NOT be considered "turned in" and you fill forfeit points as per my late policy.

Friday, September 18th: 1. Work on revising essay... if you didn't get someone to edit it in class today, find someone at home --- you will turn in your final, polished essay, double-spaced with the rough draft (with editor comments) and the peer editing sheet attached behind it on Tuesday (next class). Check all the hints and suggestions, not only from my sheets and the partner work sheets from class, but also from your peer editor. Go through the peer editing checklist yourself and check off each item, to ensure that you have fixed any of those possible "flaws". 2. Final copy of essay is due on Tuesday next week (Sept. 22nd). Remember to turn in a hard TYPED, DOUBLE-SPACE copy to me, with the: peer editing sheet and rough draft attached behind it. Please also submit a copy to turnitin.com by 7:30 latest Tuesday morning. (Look at the handout I gave you today in class to help you, if you haven't done this before.) Note: Enrollment password is laxj (both classes). Class ID for per. 2 is 10470194. Class ID for per. 4 is 10470226. Please check that you are submitting your essay to the right class period! If you submit it to the wrong class period it will NOT be considered "turned in" and you fill forfeit points as per my late policy. 3. Please also bring in your World Writers Today book to return on Tuesday. 4. Please also bring your Crime and Punishment book with you on Tuesday. We are starting the C & P unit on Tuesday! :)

Tuesday, September 22nd: As discussed in class today, please write thorough annotations and read carefully. Pay attention to details! (Look at my handout to help you see what some of the motifs and symbols, etc. are to look out for.) Thoroughly read and annotate Part I chapters 1 and 2 of Crime and Punishment. Also, fill out your character book marks for the characters as you encounter them in the novel.

Thursday, September 24th: Please write thorough annotations and read carefully. Pay attention to details! (Look at my handout to help you see what some of the motifs and symbols, etc. are to look out for.) Thoroughly read and annotate Part I chapters 3, 4, and 5 of Crime and Punishment. Also, fill out your character book marks for the characters as you encounter them in the novel. Suggestion: Use this weekend to get caught up if you are behind... we had some rich discussions today --- try to be a part of that! I am excited for the rest of the unit! In addition, please make sure if you are absent that you catch up -- and you should make up the reading logs that we write at the beginning of class each day. :)

Monday, September 28th: Please write thorough annotations and read carefully. Pay attention to details! (Look at my handout to help you see what some of the motifs and symbols, etc. are to look out for.) Thoroughly read and annotate Part I chapters 6 and 7, and Part II chapter 1 of Crime and Punishment. Note: Annotation book mark check for Part I next class! Book stamp check chapter 1 of Part II.... Also, fill out your character book marks for the characters as you encounter them in the novel. In addition, please make sure if you are absent that you catch up -- and you should make up the reading logs that we write at the beginning of class each day. :)

Wednesday, September 30th: Please write thorough annotations and read carefully. Pay attention to details! (Look at my handout to help you see what some of the motifs and symbols, etc. are to look out for.) Thoroughly read and annotate Part II chapters 2, 3, and 4 of Crime and Punishment. Note: Annotation book stamp check for chapters 2,3, and 4 of Part II next time... Also, fill out your character book marks for the characters as you encounter them in the novel. In addition, please make sure if you are absent that you catch up -- and you should make up the reading logs that we write at the beginning of class each day. :)

Friday, October 2nd: As always, Please write thorough annotations and read carefully. Pay attention to details! (Look at my handout to help you see what some of the motifs and symbols, etc. are to look out for.) By now you should have narrowed your focus to some areas for specific attention. Pay attention to characters. Character quiz coming up in a week or two! Tonight's reading: SHORTENED from previous assignment on my schedule. I have adjusted the schedule! Thoroughly read and annotate Part II chapters 5, 6, and 7 of Crime and Punishment. (NOTE: Originally, Part III chapter 1 was part of tonight's HW --- I shortened it so that you can really pay attention to details and not be so stressed. :) Please see below for adjusted reading schedule and changes because of PSAT testing schedule! ADJUSTED PSAT bell schedule:Tuesday, 10/13 PSAT schedule: Wednesday, 10/14: ADJUSTED Crime and Punishment READING SCHEDULE: Note: per. 2 meets next day on 10/13 and not on 10/14 because of PSAT testing schedule || Per. 4: Part III ch 6 and Part IV ch's 1 and 2 for 10/14 Per.2: Read Part III ch 6 and Part IV ch 1 for 10/13 || (for per. 2 this is assigned on Tues. 10/13) || Fri. 10/16 || period 4: Part IV ch's 3, 4 period 2: Part IV ch's 2, 3, 4 || handout) and bell schedule! ||  || Note: Annotation BOOK MARK CHECK next time (10/6) for PART II! To get credit, you must have your book mark with you!
 * 7:40 - 9:05 || period 1 ||
 * 9:05 - 9:20 || break ||
 * 9:20 - 10:45 || period 3 ||
 * 10:45 - 10:50 || passing ||
 * 10:50 - 12:15 || period 5 ||
 * 12:15 - 1:05 || Lunch ||
 * 1:10 - 2:35 || period 2 ||
 * 7:40 - 11:40 || PSAT testing ... grades 9 - 11 ; SENIORS - Senior Day ||
 * 11:40 - 12:15 || Lunch ||
 * 12:20 - 1:25 || period 4 ||
 * 1:25 - 1:30 || passing ||
 * 1:30 - 2:35 || period 6 ||
 * Date assigned || Date Due || Pages/Chapters to be read ||
 * Fri. 10/2 || Tues. 10/6 || Part II ch's 5, 6, and 7 ||
 * Tues. 10/6 || Thurs. 10/8 || Part III ch's 1 and 2 ||
 * Thurs. 10/8 || Mon. 10/12 || Part III ch's 3, 4, and 5 ||
 * Mon. 10/12 || Wed. 10/14 * (per.4)
 * Wed. 10/14*
 * From Fri. 10/16 on... || Back to original reading schedule (see my original

Also, fill out your character book marks for the characters as you encounter them in the novel.

In addition, please make sure if you are absent that you catch up -- and you should make up the reading logs that we write at the beginning of class each day. :)

Tuesday, October 6th: As always, Please write thorough annotations and read carefully. Pay attention to details! (Look at my handout to help you see what some of the motifs and symbols, etc. are to look out for.) By now you should have narrowed your focus to some areas for specific attention. Pay attention to characters. Character quiz coming up in a week or two! Tonight's reading: Thoroughly read and annotate Part III chapters 1 and 2 of Crime and Punishment. (NOTE: Please see below for adjusted reading schedule and changes because of PSAT testing schedule! ADJUSTED PSAT bell schedule:Tuesday, 10/13  PSAT Scheule: Wednesday, 10/14:  ADJUSTED Crime and Punishment READING SCHEDULE:  Note: per. 2 meets next day on 10/13 and not on 10/14  because of PSAT testing schedule || Per. 4: Part III ch 6 and Part IV ch's 1 and 2  for 10/14  Per.2: Read Part III ch 6 and Part IV ch 1  for 10/13 || (for per. 2 this is assigned on Tues. 10/13) || Fri. 10/16 || period 4: Part IV ch's 3, 4 period 2: Part IV ch's 2, 3, 4 || handout) and bell schedule! ||  || Remember to fill out your character book marks for the characters as you encounter them in the novel.
 * 7:40 - 9:05 || period 1 ||
 * 9:05 - 9:20 || break ||
 * 9:20 - 10:45 || period 3 ||
 * 10:45 - 10:50 || passing ||
 * 10:50 - 12:15 || period 5 ||
 * 12:15 - 1:05 || Lunch ||
 * 1:10 - 2:35 || period 2 ||
 * 7:40 - 11:40 || PSAT testing ... grades 9 - 11 ; SENIORS - Senior Day ||
 * 11:40 - 12:15 || Lunch ||
 * 12:20 - 1:25 || period 4 ||
 * 1:25 - 1:30 || passing ||
 * 1:30 - 2:35 || period 6 ||
 * Date assigned || Date Due || Pages/Chapters to be read ||
 * Fri. 10/2 || Tues. 10/6 || Part II ch's 5, 6, and 7 ||
 * Tues. 10/6 || Thurs. 10/8 || Part III ch's 1 and 2 ||
 * Thurs. 10/8 || Mon. 10/12 || Part III ch's 3, 4, and 5 ||
 * Mon. 10/12 || Wed. 10/14 * (per.4)
 * Wed. 10/14*
 * From Fri. 10/16 on... || Back to original reading schedule (see my original

In addition, please make sure if you are absent that you catch up -- and you should make up the reading logs that we write at the beginning of class each day. :)

Thursday, October 8th: As always, Please write thorough annotations and read carefully. Pay attention to details! (Look at my handout to help you see what some of the motifs and symbols, etc. are to look out for.) By now you should have narrowed your focus to some areas for specific attention. Pay attention to characters. Character quiz coming up in a week or two! Tonight's reading: Thoroughly read and annotate Part III chapters 3, 4, and 5 of Crime and Punishment for Monday. (NOTE: Please see below for adjusted reading schedule and changes because of PSAT testing schedule! ADJUSTED PSAT bell schedule: Tuesday, 10/13  PSAT schedule: Wednesday, 10/14:  ADJUSTED Crime and Punishment READING SCHEDULE:  Note: per. 2 meets next day on 10/13 and not on 10/14  because of PSAT testing schedule || Per. 4: Part III ch 6 and Part IV ch's 1 and 2  for 10/14  Per.2: Read Part III ch 6 and Part IV ch 1  for 10/13 || (for per. 2 this is assigned on Tues. 10/13) || Fri. 10/16 || period 4: Part IV ch's 3, 4 period 2: Part IV ch's 2, 3, 4 || handout) and bell schedule! ||  || Remember to fill out your character book marks for the characters as you encounter them in the novel.
 * 7:40 - 9:05 || period 1 ||
 * 9:05 - 9:20 || break ||
 * 9:20 - 10:45 || period 3 ||
 * 10:45 - 10:50 || passing ||
 * 10:50 - 12:15 || period 5 ||
 * 12:15 - 1:05 || Lunch ||
 * 1:10 - 2:35 || period 2 ||
 * 7:40 - 11:40 || PSAT testing ... grades 9 - 11 ; SENIORS - Senior Day ||
 * 11:40 - 12:15 || Lunch ||
 * 12:20 - 1:25 || period 4 ||
 * 1:25 - 1:30 || passing ||
 * 1:30 - 2:35 || period 6 ||
 * Date assigned || Date Due || Pages/Chapters to be read ||
 * Fri. 10/2 || Tues. 10/6 || Part II ch's 5, 6, and 7 ||
 * Tues. 10/6 || Thurs. 10/8 || Part III ch's 1 and 2 ||
 * Thurs. 10/8 || Mon. 10/12 || Part III ch's 3, 4, and 5 ||
 * Mon. 10/12 || Wed. 10/14 * (per.4)
 * Wed. 10/14*
 * From Fri. 10/16 on... || Back to original reading schedule (see my original

In addition, please make sure if you are absent that you catch up -- and you should make up the reading logs that we write at the beginning of class each day. :)

Monday, October 12th: As always, please write thorough annotations and read carefully. Pay attention to details! (Look at my handout to help you see what some of the motifs and symbols, etc. are to look out for.) By now you should have narrowed your focus to some areas for specific attention. Pay attention to characters. Character quiz coming up in a week or two! Tonight's reading: PERIOD 2: Thoroughly read and annotate Part III chapter 6 of Crime and Punishment (should have been read in class today) AND annotate and read Part IV ch. 1 for tomorrow 10/13. (NOTE: Please see below for adjusted reading schedule and changes because of PSAT testing schedule!) Tonight's reading: PERIOD 4: Thoroughly read and annotate Part III chapter 6 of Crime and Punishment (should have been read in class today) AND annotate and read Part IV ch. 1 AND 2 for Wednesday 10/14. ADJUSTED PSAT bell schedule: Tuesday, 10/13 Wednesday, 10/14: ADJUSTED Crime and Punishment READING SCHEDULE: Note: per. 2 meets next day on 10/13 and not on 10/14 because of PSAT testing schedule || Per. 4: Part III ch 6 and Part IV ch's 1 and 2 for 10/14 Per.2: Read Part III ch 6 and Part IV ch 1 for 10/13 || (for per. 2 this is assigned on Tues. 10/13) || Fri. 10/16 || period 4: Part IV ch's 3, 4 period 2: Part IV ch's 2, 3, 4 || handout) and bell schedule! ||  || Remember to fill out your character book marks for the characters as you encounter them in the novel.
 * 7:40 - 9:05 || period 1 ||
 * 9:05 - 9:20 || break ||
 * 9:20 - 10:45 || period 3 ||
 * 10:45 - 10:50 || passing ||
 * 10:50 - 12:15 || period 5 ||
 * 12:15 - 1:05 || Lunch ||
 * 1:10 - 2:35 || period 2 ||
 * 7:40 - 11:40 || PSAT testing ... grades 9 - 11 ; SENIORS - Senior Day ||
 * 11:40 - 12:15 || Lunch ||
 * 12:20 - 1:25 || period 4 ||
 * 1:25 - 1:30 || passing ||
 * 1:30 - 2:35 || period 6 ||
 * Date assigned || Date Due || Pages/Chapters to be read ||
 * Fri. 10/2 || Tues. 10/6 || Part II ch's 5, 6, and 7 ||
 * Tues. 10/6 || Thurs. 10/8 || Part III ch's 1 and 2 ||
 * Thurs. 10/8 || Mon. 10/12 || Part III ch's 3, 4, and 5 ||
 * Mon. 10/12 || Wed. 10/14 * (per.4)
 * Wed. 10/14*
 * From Fri. 10/16 on... || Back to original reading schedule (see my original

In addition, please make sure if you are absent that you catch up -- and you should make up the reading logs that we write at the beginning of class each day. :)

Tuesday, October 13th (period 2) and Wednesday, October 14th: (period 4) As always, Please write thorough annotations and read carefully. Please note: By now, you should have this annotation concept down! If you have senseless underlining, you cannot earn credit for annotations. I've been pretty lenient until now! Pay attention to details! (Look at my handout to help you see what some of the motifs and symbols, etc. are to look out for.) By now you should have narrowed your focus to some areas for specific attention. Pay attention to characters. Character quiz coming up end of next week. Tonight's HW reading: PERIOD 2: Thoroughly read and annotate Part IV chapters 2, 3, and 4 of Crime and Punishment for Friday, 10/16. Tonight's HW reading: PERIOD 4: Thoroughly read and annotate Part IV chapters 3 and 4 of Crime and Punishment for Friday 10/16. Remember to fill out your character book marks for the characters as you encounter them in the novel. In addition, please make sure if you are absent that you catch up -- and you should make up the reading logs that we write at the beginning of class each day. :)

Friday, October 16th: As always, please write thorough annotations and read carefully. Please note: By now, you should have this annotation concept down! If you ahve senseless underlining, you cannot earn credit for annotations. I've been pretty lenient until now! Pay attention to details! (Look at my handout to help you see what some of the motifs and symbols, etc. are to look out for.) By now you should have narrowed your focus to some areas for specific attention. Pay attention to characters. Character quiz coming up end of next week. Tonight's HW reading: Thoroughly read and annotate Part IV chapters 5 and 6 of Crime and Punishment for Tuesday, 10/20. NOTE: I subtracted a chapter from the weekend for the weekend :) I want to make sure that you are all paying close attention to details and are narrowing down for your focus for your essays!

The rest of the reading schedule (adjusted) is as follows: Remember to fill out your character book marks for the characters as you encounter them in the novel. In addition, please make sure if you are absent that you catch up -- and you should make up the reading logs that we write at the beginning of class each day. :)
 * Date || Chapters to be read for next class ||
 * 10/20 || Part V ch's 1 and 2 ||
 * 10/22 || Part V ch's 3,4,and 5 ||
 * 10/26 || Part VI ch's 1 and 2 ||
 * 10/28 || Part VI ch's 3 and 4 ||
 * 10/30 || Part VI ch's 5, 6, and 7 ||
 * 11/03 || Part VI ch 8 and the Epilogue ch's 1 and 2 (i.e. end of novel!) ||

Don't forget: If you are choosing to turn in a reflection and revision of your essay (see sheet for details... if you do not follow directions exactly as indicated, I will not look at your revision), you need to turn it in (with all required components) within 1 week of receiving your essay back from me. Also, remember that I am available after school on Tuesday 10/20 in my room until approx. 4 pm and thereafter in the media center until 5:00 pm should you wish to get help from me.

Tuesday, October 20th: As always, Please write thorough annotations and read carefully. Please note: By now, you should have this annotation concept down! If you have senseless underlining, you cannot earn credit for annotations. I've been pretty lenient until now! Pay attention to details! (Look at my handout to help you see what some of the motifs and symbols, etc. are to look out for.) By now you should have narrowed your focus to some areas for specific attention. Pay attention to characters. Character quiz coming up end of next week. Tonight's HW reading: Thoroughly read and annotate Part V chapters 1 and 2 of Crime and Punishment for Thursday, 10/22.

The rest of the reading schedule (adjusted) is as follows: Remember to fill out your character book marks for the characters as you encounter them in the novel. In addition, please make sure if you are absent that you catch up -- and you should make up the reading logs that we write at the beginning of class each day. :)
 * Date || Chapters to be read for next class ||
 * 10/22 || Part V ch's 3,4,and 5 ||
 * 10/26 || Part VI ch's 1 and 2 ||
 * 10/28 || Part VI ch's 3 and 4 ||
 * 10/30 || Part VI ch's 5, 6, and 7 ||
 * 11/03 || Part VI ch 8 and the Epilogue ch's 1 and 2 (i.e. end of novel!) ||
 * 11/03 || Part VI ch 8 and the Epilogue ch's 1 and 2 (i.e. end of novel!) ||

Don't forget: If you are choosing to turn in a reflection and revision of your essay (see sheet for details... if you do not follow directions exactly as indicated, I will not look at your revision), you need to turn it in (with all required components) within 1 week of receiving your essay back from me. Also, remember that I am available after school this afternoon (Tuesday) in my room until approx. 4 pm and thereafter in the media center until 5:00 pm should you wish to get help from me.

Thursday, October 22nd: As always, please write thorough annotations and read carefully. Please note: By now, you should have this annotation concept down! If you have senseless underlining, you cannot earn credit for annotations. I've been pretty lenient until now! Pay attention to details! (Look at my handout to help you see what some of the motifs and symbols, etc. are to look out for.) By now you should have narrowed your focus to some areas for specific attention. Pay attention to characters. Character quiz coming up soon!. Tonight's HW reading: Thoroughly read and annotate Part V chapters 3, 4, and 5 of Crime and Punishment for Monday, 10/26.

The rest of the reading schedule (adjusted) is as follows: assigned || Chapters to be read for next class || Remember to fill out your character book marks for the characters as you encounter them in the novel. In addition, please make sure if you are absent that you catch up -- and you should make up the reading logs that we write at the beginning of class each day. :)
 * Date
 * 10/22 || Part V ch's 3,4,and 5 ||
 * 10/26 || Part VI ch's 1 and 2 ||
 * 10/28 || Part VI ch's 3 and 4 ||
 * 10/30 || Part VI ch's 5, 6, and 7 ||
 * 11/03 || Part VI ch 8 and the Epilogue ch's 1 and 2 (i.e. end of novel!) ||
 * 11/03 || Part VI ch 8 and the Epilogue ch's 1 and 2 (i.e. end of novel!) ||

Monday, October 26th: (tomorrow is the end of the 1st quarter... progress reports go out this week. Don't worry - this is not a permanent record on your transcript!

As always, please write thorough annotations and read carefully. Please note: By now, you should have this annotation concept down! If you have senseless underlining, you cannot earn credit for annotations. I've been pretty lenient until now! Pay attention to details! (Look at my handout to help you see what some of the motifs and symbols, etc. are to look out for.) By now you should have narrowed your focus to some areas for specific attention. Pay attention to characters. Character quiz coming up soon!. Tonight's HW reading: Thoroughly read and annotate Part VI chapters 1 and 2 of Crime and Punishment for Wednesday, 10/28 (which is a LATE START DAY).

Also, I have decided, since all of you are working so well and reading so thoroughly, that I will subtract a chapter from this weekend's HW reading, giving you time to enjoy Halloween and to read thoroughly with a view to the essay coming up soon! :) See below for adjusted schedule!

The rest of the reading schedule (adjusted) is as follows: assigned || Chapters to be read for next class || and a final reflection || We will begin working on thesis statements, etc. for the essay thereafter. Final exam (objective) will be on 11/12.
 * Date
 * 10/26 || Part VI ch's 1 and 2 ||
 * 10/28 || Part VI ch's 3 and 4 ||
 * 10/30 || Part VI ch's 5 and 6 ||
 * 11/03 || Part VI ch's 7 and 8 ||
 * 11/05 || Epilogue ch's 1 and 2 (i.e. end of novel!)
 * 11/05 || Epilogue ch's 1 and 2 (i.e. end of novel!)

Remember to fill out your character book marks for the characters as you encounter them in the novel. In addition, please make sure if you are absent that you catch up -- and you should make up the reading logs that we write at the beginning of class each day. :)

Wednesday, October 28th:

As always, please write thorough annotations and read carefully. Please note: By now, you should have this annotation concept down! If you have senseless underlining, you cannot earn credit for annotations. I've been pretty lenient until now! Pay attention to details! (Look at my handout to help you see what some of the motifs and symbols, etc. are to look out for.) By now you should have narrowed your focus to some areas for specific attention. Pay attention to characters. Character quiz coming up soon!. Tonight's HW reading: Thoroughly read and annotate Part VI chapters 3 and 4 of Crime and Punishment for Friday, 10/30.

Also, I have decided, since all of you are working so well and reading so thoroughly, that I will subtract a chapter from this weekend's HW reading, giving you time to enjoy Halloween and to read thoroughly with a view to the essay coming up soon! :) See below for adjusted schedule!

The rest of the reading schedule (adjusted) is as follows: assigned || Chapters to be read for next class ||
 * Date
 * 10/28 || Part VI ch's 3 and 4 ||
 * 10/30 || Part VI ch's 5 and 6 ||
 * 11/03 || Part VI ch's 7 and 8 ||
 * 11/05 || Epilogue ch's 1 and 2 (i.e. end of novel) and final reflection - be ready to turn in reading logs next class. ||
 * 11/09 || Study for final exam and bring in 3 ideas for thesis statement ||
 * 11/12 || Date of final exam. H.W. - work on C & P Essay ||
 * 11/12 || Date of final exam. H.W. - work on C & P Essay ||

Remember to fill out your character book marks for the characters as you encounter them in the novel. In addition, please make sure if you are absent that you catch up -- and you should make up the reading logs that we write at the beginning of class each day. :)

Friday, October 30th:

As always, please write thorough annotations and read carefully. Please note: By now, you should have this annotation concept down! If you have senseless underlining, you cannot earn credit for annotations. I've been pretty lenient until now! Pay attention to details! (Look at my handout to help you see what some of the motifs and symbols, etc. are to look out for.) By now you should have narrowed your focus to some areas for specific attention. Pay attention to characters. Character quiz coming up soon!.

Tonight's HW reading: Thoroughly read and annotate Part VI chapters 5 and 6 of Crime and Punishment for Tuesday, 11/02.

Also, I have decided, since all of you are working so well and reading so thoroughly, that I will subtract a chapter from this weekend's HW reading, giving you time to enjoy Halloween and to read thoroughly with a view to the essay coming up soon! :) See below for adjusted schedule!

The rest of the reading schedule (adjusted) is as follows: assigned || Chapters to be read for next class ||
 * Date
 * 10/30 || Part VI ch's 5 and 6 ||
 * 11/03 || Part VI ch's 7 and 8 ||
 * 11/05 || Epilogue ch's 1 and 2 (i.e. end of novel) and final reflection - be ready to turn in reading logs next class. ||
 * 11/09 || Study for final exam and bring in 3 ideas for thesis statement ||
 * 11/12 || Date of final exam. H.W. - work on C & P Essay ||
 * 11/09 || Study for final exam and bring in 3 ideas for thesis statement ||
 * 11/12 || Date of final exam. H.W. - work on C & P Essay ||

Remember to fill out your character book marks for the characters as you encounter them in the novel. In addition, please make sure if you are absent that you catch up -- and you should make up the reading logs that we write at the beginning of class each day. :)

Tuesday, November 3rd: As always, please write thorough annotations and read carefully. Please note: By now, you should have this annotation concept down! If you have senseless underlining, you cannot earn credit for annotations. Pay attention to details! We are getting to crunch time for the essay... make sure you are looking at some focused areas of interest!

Tonight's HW reading: Thoroughly read and annotate Part VI chapters 7 and 8 of Crime and Punishment for Thursday, 11/05. Note: This was the original ending of the novel! Dostoevsky added the Epilogue afterwards.

The rest of the reading schedule (adjusted) is as follows: assigned || Chapters to be read for next class || Thursday, November 5th: As always, please write thorough annotations and read carefully. Please note: By now, you should have this annotation concept down! If you have senseless underlining, you cannot earn credit for annotations. Pay attention to details! We are getting to crunch time for the essay... make sure you are looking at some focused areas of interest!
 * Date
 * 11/03 || Part VI ch's 7 and 8 ||
 * 11/05 || Epilogue ch's 1 and 2 (end of novel) and final reflection. Also be ready to turn in annotation book marks and reading logs next class! ||
 * 11/09 || Study for final exam (exam is next class 11/12. Work on your essay - thesis statements, etc. Details to follow. ||
 * 11/12 || C & P Final Exam in class. HW: Work on essay - details to follow. ||

Tonight's HW reading: Thoroughly read and annotate the EPILOGUE - chapters 1 and 2 of Crime and Punishment for Monday, 11/09. Note: This Epilogue ending was added on afterwards. Why do you think he added this epilogue? Do you like the new ending? (Questions to consider)

Due dates and assignments of note: Monday, November 9th: - Remember to bring back your reading logs for me to read and score on Thursday! - Between now and Wednesday night, post 3 critical, thoughtful questions about Crime and Punishment on Google Classroom. Post them so that the rest of the class can see them. Then afterwards, turn it in under the assignment I've created ("Three Questions: Crime and Punishment")... THEN - respond in depth to at least THREE other questions posted by other students. You may comment on more than 3, of course! Everyone signed up in class, so you should know how to do this, but in case you were absent, here's a reminder: Google Classroom ID: Period 2 = p26uncn, Period 4 = zgzho7b - Begin brainstorming topics for your essay... narrow down topics and come in with three solid ideas of topics on Thursday. Look at handouts to help you come up with ideas and to remind yourself of the requirements and effectiveness of thesis statements, the definition of a literary analysis paper, etc. - Review for objective final exam on Crime and Punishment on Thursday (next class).
 * 11/05 || Read and annotate Epilogue ch's 1 and 2 (end of novel). Also be ready to turn in annotation book marks and reading logs next class! ||
 * 11/09 || Study for final exam (exam is next class 11/12.) Work on your essay - thesis statements, etc. Details to follow. ||
 * 11/12 || C & P Final Exam in class. HW: Work on essay - details to follow. ||
 * 11/12 || C & P Final Exam in class. HW: Work on essay - details to follow. ||

Thursday, November 12th: - Work on your mural! Gather materials, research info, etc as designated in class today. If you were absent, your HW buddy will fill you in and let you know what your assigned tasks are. Bring everything on Monday! Be ready to go! - Continue working on your Crime and Punishment essay. Bring thesis statement, intro notes and outline for mini essays on Monday. (See handouts from class today.) Monday, November 16th: Next steps... Crime and Punishment essay - Re-work your thesis, according to my notes, (if you did your HW and I looked at it),... if not - do your best to refine your thesis on your own. Then work on your intro paragraph ideas. Then, write one mini-essay for your essay (complete rough draft of one mini essay --- that means, you will have all aspects for the mini-essay written... i.e. mini-thesis statement, and ISEE - initial ideas, (topic sentences), setup for evidence, evidence, and explanation. Bring with you on Wednesday. Read the critical article.Take some notes on a separate sheet of paper.

Remember... make up exam is tomorrow, 11/17 at 2:45 pm in my room. Also, I will be in my room if you need help with your essay from 2:45 - 4:00 pm tomorrow, 11/17. From 4:00 pm - 5:15 pm I will be in the media center.

Wednesday, November 18th: Next steps... Crime and Punishment essay - Re-work your thesis (again... if necessary), according to your peer editor's suggestions, etc. Then work on your intro paragraph ideas.

Write a second mini-essay for your essay (complete rough draft of this mini essay, as you did with the first one last time --- that means, you will have all aspects for the mini-essay written... i.e. mini-thesis statement, and ISEE - initial ideas, (topic sentences), setup for evidence, evidence, and explanation. Bring with you on Friday.

Think about ideas for your conclusion... what lasting ideas and extensions/connections will be valuable for your essay? Write a basic outline for your conclusion. (I know these ideas might change and will be fleshed out later!) Bring on Friday.

Optional: Bring potluck items for our breakfast thesis on Friday.

Friday, November 20th: Next steps... Crime and Punishment essay - Re-work your thesis (again... if necessary), according to your peer editor's suggestions, etc. Then work on your intro paragraph ideas.

Write the rest of your mini-essays for your essay (complete rough draft of this mini essay, as you did with the first one last time --- that means, you will have all aspects for the mini-essay written... i.e. mini-thesis statement, and ISEE - initial ideas, (topic sentences), setup for evidence, evidence, and explanation. Bring with you on Tuesday after break. Also bring a basic outline for your intro. and conclusion.

Complete rough draft of entire essay will be due on Thursday after break for peer-editing. Please post your essay on Google Docs and share with me.

Have a wonderful Thanksgiving! Wishing you all peace and love.

Tuesday, December 1st: - Crime and Punishment Essay! Work on your rough draft... make sure that you really, really revise and edit, so that you have an (almost) polished essay (complete wit intro, all mini-essays, and conclusion) for Thursday. Bring all editing sheets with you, including the "Start with 20 points" handout. You'll need it for Thursday. - The final essay is due to turnitin.com by 7:30 am latest and hard copy is due to turn in to me in class on Monday. NO EXCEPTIONS. - Please procure Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger. You will need it for approx. 1 week's time.

Thursday, December 3rd: - Crime and Punishment Essay! Revise, revise, revise! - Complete the "Start with 20 points" half-sheet handout, as well as the final edit handout (half-sheet). Attach those to the final essay to turn in on Monday. - The final essay is due to turnitin.com by 7:30 am latest on Monday, and a hard copy is due to turn in to me in class on Monday. NO EXCEPTIONS. Please be careful not to submit the essay to the wrong class! It will not be considered submitted if you do! -Plan on a Crime and Punishment celebration soon! :) Reminder: turnitin.com details:  PERIOD 2: ID = 10470194.  laxj user name  PERIOD 4: ID = 10470226  laxj user name  Note that if you go online to worldbookonline.com, you can search articles, etc.  Most helpful for you for the essay is a Citation Builder MLA style!  User name: lcchs  Password: maverick  (and it's free!!)  Also, don't forget to go to Owl Purdue for help with MLA formatting of your paper, footnotes, endnotes, etc.  - Please procure Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger. You will need it for approx. 1 week's time.

Monday, December 7th: - CONGRATULATIONS ON FINISHING YOUR CRIME AND PUNISHMENT ESSAY!! There is NO HOMEWORK DUE NEXT CLASS!!! :) - Revise Greek terms and list of Gods for quiz this Friday... the quiz was going to be next class (Wed.), but I think you deserve a night off! I'm so proud of you all! I look forward to reading your insights and seeing your connections to the novel.  - Celebration next Thursday, Dec. 17th! Bring your $ next class, please, if your class decided upon bagels, etc. If pot luck, bring your item next Thursday!

Wednesday, December 9th: - Don't forget... C & P celebration next Thursday! Bring your $$'s by next Tuesday LATEST! - Review Greek background notes, Greek Gods and Greek terms and concepts for Quiz next lass (Friday). - Remember to bring your Oedipus book to class with you! - Procure Salinger's Catcher in the Rye - need it for next week Thursday! - Note: Period 4: Continue reading Oedipus -through to the end of the Third Episode for Friday.

Friday, December 11th: - Don't forget... C & P celebration next Thursday! Bring your $$'s by next class.... Tuesday... LATEST! Bring additional items if desired next Thursday! - Review Oedipus for final exam next class (Tuesday). Finish reading the play (period 2). - Remember to bring your Oedipus book to class with you! - Procure Salinger's Catcher in the Rye - need it for next week Tuesday / Thursday!

Tuesday, December 15th: - Don't forget... C & P celebration this Thursday (next class)! Bring additional items if desired! (Besides $$ given for other) - Procure Salinger's Catcher in the Rye - start reading the novel! Read entire novel by Wednesday, January 6th.

Thursday, December 17th: - Read Salinger's Catcher in the Rye over break. (I'm happy to hear that many of you have already started reading it and love it!) There will be a reading quiz on Wednesday, January 6th.

HAPPY HOLIDAYS! Wishing you all peace, health, and love over the New Year! <3

Monday, January 4th: -Finish reading Catcher in the Rye and be ready to take a reading test on Wednesday (next class). - Fill out teenage survey (for yourself... as teen in 2000's) AND have someone else fill out the survey on the back who was a teenager in a different decade (50's, 60's, 70's, 80's, or 90's) - due Wednesday.

Wednesday, January 6th: - Start working on your Catcher group presentation! Due date: as assigned for your group in class. - List 15 memories (random, stream of consciousness) - then take approx. 6 of these and organize them (may sequentially, etc.). Due Friday.

Friday, January 8th: - Continue working on your Catcher Group Presentation. - Complete your Mountain of Obstacles towards your self-realization for all the times of your life, marking obstacles and self-discovery to get to your goals.

Tuesday, January 12th: - Continue working on your Catcher Group Presentation. Due dates: as assigned in class. If you are unsure, please check with me! - Be here on Finals day! (January 21st) - your final cannot be made up! Also, it will not be a "traditional final", so there is nothing specific to study for! - Bring in extra credit tickets by Thursday,January 14th latest. Reminder: There is no carryover to next semester! - Bring in participation name cards by Thursday, January 14th latest. - Fill out the bottom half of the sheet handed out a while ago (the top part was "Characters") on SYMBOLS and MOTIFS. Due next time.

Thursday, January 14th: - Work on Catcher presentation! Presentation dates: Groups 1 and 2: 1/28, Groups 3 and 4: 2/1, Groups 5 and 6: 2/3 - Find a song that represents / relates to / alludes to Catcher / Holden. Write about 5 lines justification/rationale for the connection you made and the reason you chose that song. Be specific! Write out the lyrics. Post your lyrics, rationale, and a link to hear the song and share with me on Google classroom. Remember: codes are follows: Period 2: p26uncn. Period 4: zgzho7b.

Tuesday, January 19th: - Work on Catcher presentation! Presentation dates: Groups 1 and 2: 1/28, Groups 3 and 4: 2/1, Groups 5 and 6: 2/3 - Last time's HW: Find a song that represents / relates to / alludes to Catcher / Holden. Write about 5 lines justification/rationale for the connection you made and the reason you chose that song. Be specific! Write out the lyrics. Post your lyrics, rationale, and a link to hear the song and post on Google classroom. Sorry - my fault - I didn't make it an assignment, so you can't share it with em, but post it. Do NOT email it to me instead! Remember: codes are follows: Period 2: p26uncn. Period 4: zgzho7b.

Thursday, January 21st: - Work on Catcher presentation! Presentation dates: Groups 1 and 2: 1/28, Groups 3 and 4: 2/1, Groups 5 and 6: 2/3. All be ready! Hopefully, you won't have to use this weekend... I assigned this a long time ago, so that you would be able to be finished by this weekend, but you have the weekend as a cushion, in case you need it! - Looking forward to next semester! If you worked hard this past semester, you know who you are - thank you and congratulations! If you didn't, yo uahve a fresh start next semester! It should be a great semester!

Thursday, January 28th: WELCOME TO SECOND SEMESTER! Clean slate, new grade, new seats! :) Be ready to present, if you haven't presented... you know your day :) Work on creative project option.. due Friday, February 5th. Select an option that you will enjoy, and are good at! Be sure to carefully read all the criteria and requirements! Bring treats if you'd like for Friday, Feb. 5th.

Monday, February 1st: Work on creative project option.. due Friday, February 5th. Select an option that you will enjoy, and are good at! Be sure to carefully read all the criteria and requirements! Bring treats if you'd like for Friday, Feb. 5th.

Wednesday, February 3rd: Work on creative project option.. I HAVE EXTENDED THE DEADLINE --- it was due Friday, February 5th. You may now turn it in on Tuesday, BUT - if you have it done by Friday, I would be happy to take it in! :) Select an option that you will enjoy, and are good at! Be sure to carefully read all the criteria and requirements! I expect these to be wonderful! Go deep!  Bring treats if you'd like for Friday, Feb. 5th.

Friday, February 5th: Work on creative project option.. I HAVE EXTENDED THE DEADLINE --- it was due Friday, February 5th. It is due on Tuesday. Select an option that you will enjoy, and are good at! Be sure to carefully read all the criteria and requirements! I expect these to be wonderful! Go deep! If you are absent, make sure that you still turn it in on Tuesday!!! Procure a copy of Much Ado About Nothing (NOT the "No Fear" Edition!!)

Tuesday, February 9th: - Read the handout on Franz Kafka's life (before you read). - Read Chapter 1 (part 1) of "Metamorphosis".... carefully. It is not a lot of reading --- I expect you to read closely and to pay attention to details. - Make sure that you bring your book with you to class from now on. Procure a copy of Much Ado About Nothing (NOT the "No Fear" Edition!!)

Thursday, February 11th: - Read Chapter 2 (part II) of "Metamorphosis".... carefully. It is not a lot of reading --- I expect you to read closely and to pay attention to details.

- Make notes (typed, preferably) on Chapter I AND Chapter 2, as follows: SETTING THEMES CHARACTERS SYMBOLS and MOTIFS ALLUSIONS OTHER OBSERVATIONS - Make sure that you bring your book with you to class from now on. - Procure a copy of Shakespeare's play Much Ado About Nothing (NOT the "No Fear" Edition!!) Need for March 4th.

Wednesday, February 17th: - Finish reading "The Metamorphosis" (Chapter 3) for Friday. - Revise for close reading quiz on Friday. - Remember that you will be going to the theater for registration during second half of English on Friday. - Select a topic for your Dehumanization Speech (the speech is due March 2nd... lots of time!) ... check with me on Friday if you are not sure about your topic. - Procure a copy of Shakespeare's play Much Ado About Nothing (NOT the "No Fear" Edition!!) Need for March 4th.

Friday, February 19th: - Work on your Dehumanization Speech. Due March 2nd. - Fill out the "If I Were" sheet handed out today, do the quick write on the back, and write a letter to a character in the story (see directions on handout). Due next class. - Procure a copy of Shakespeare's play Much Ado About Nothing (NOT the "No Fear" Edition!!) Need for March 4th.

Tuesday, February 23rd: - Work on your Dehumanization Speech. Due March 2nd. - Revise vocab. words from class today for quiz next class. - Procure a copy of Shakespeare's play Much Ado About Nothing (NOT the "No Fear" Edition!!) Need for March 4th.

Thursday, February 25th: - Work on your Dehumanization Speech. Due March 3rd. - Revise "Metamorphosis" for final exam next class. - Procure a copy of Shakespeare's play Much Ado About Nothing (NOT the "No Fear" Edition!!) Need for March 4th.

Monday, February 29th: - Dehumanization Speech!!! Due next class! Remember that you need to give me a typed copy and a list of (at LEAST) 2 sources when you come up to say your speech. Practice to make sure that your speech is 2 minutes long! - Procure a copy of Shakespeare's play Much Ado About Nothing (NOT the "No Fear" Edition!!) You will need to bring the book with you to class on Friday, March 4th!

Wednesday, March 2nd: - Procure a copy of Shakespeare's play Much Ado About Nothing (NOT the "No Fear" Edition!!) You will need to bring the book with you to class on Friday, March 4th! - Read the handout on the upcoming research paper for the Renaissance.

Friday, March 4th: - Bring your Much Ado book with you to class from now on! - Read the Toulmin handout on the Argument paper. - Start researching your Renaissance topic. Conduct the "CRAAP" test to see if your source is a good one to use!

Tuesday, March 8th: - Keep working on research... come up with basic arguments and rebuttal notes as well as at least 2 ideas for thesis statements. - Read Act I of Much Ado About Nothing... (we will re-read it as a class on Thursday, BUT YOU NEED TO HAVE READ IT FIRST --- You will be lost otherwise!) If you have a part,. practice your part! Bring your props and costume! Be ready to dazzle your audience! :) - Quiz on Act I: Monday next week.  - Keep a STUDY GUIDE for EVERY ACT AND SCENE... as follows:  1. SETTING  2. CHARACTERS  3. CENTRAL ACTION (and conflict)  4. SIGNIFICANT LINES SPOKEN

- Please read my handouts and take advantage of the strategies presented if you are struggling.

Thursday, Match 10th: - Here's the link to the Toulmin power point on Argument from Ms. Wanczuk:

- Keep working on your research project! - Read Act II of Much Ado. Prepare your part, if you have one. (Bring props and costumes for extra credit!) - Quiz on Act I next time. - Remember study guides to help you!

Monday, March 14th: - Review Act II of Much Ado for a quiz next class. - NO reading tonight! RESEARCH! Fill out outline for next class! (Toulmin handout) You need to have these steps filled out (which means brainstorming/basic ideas) for class on Wednesday (see Toulmin sheet): 1. a basic argument/thesis (CLAIM) with qualifier, if applicable 2. some data (I realize you will be adding more)... i.e. facts which support the argument 3. Warrants (reasons)... this is where your critical thinking comes into play 4. Backing (this would be the evidence that backs up your reasons above) 5. Rebuttal (some brainstorming of what the opposing argument to your warrants would be) - Perfect Mate Survey: 2 parts: 1. Parents' response (please give them the sheet to fill out) and 2. your part (1. list traits you would look for in an ideal partner and add reasons, and 2. list traits that you think your parents would select in an ideal partner for you.) Both are due this Friday.

Wednesday, March 16th: NOTE! You will be permitted to re-take ONE quiz at the end of all the quizzes, to help you boost your grade (so if you have a bad day on one quiz, all is not lost!) :) - Act III Much Ado quiz will be next Tuesday, March 22nd.  - Read Act III - Much Ado and concentrate on fluent reading of your part, if applicable. (For Friday, i.e. next class)  - Fill out the sub-claim and opposing viewpoint squares with details and data. Make these as specific as possible! Due Friday! You were given a lot of time in class today, so hopefully you have made great strides and won't have a lot to do at home! Also, TRY to get your research paper to the rough stage for Friday, if you can. :) - Bring malapropism sheet with you next class, as well. We'll go over the words. - Note: Perfect Mate survey: due next Thursday instead of next class.

Friday, March 18th:

-NOTE! You will be permitted to re-take ONE quiz at the end of all the quizzes, to help you boost your grade (so if you have a bad day on one quiz, all is not lost!) :) - Act III Much Ado quiz will be next Tuesday, March 22nd.  - Read the rest of Act IV (that is, scene ii) AND read Act V (all of it) - Much Ado for Tuesday, and concentrate on extra fluent reading of your part, if applicable. (For Tuesday, i.e. next class.)  - More polished rough draft with intro. and conclusion, as well as paragraphs with sub-claims, etc. is due for peer editing next class (Tuesday).  - Note: Perfect Mate survey: due next Thursday instead of next class.  - Quiz: ACTS IV and V (combined) will be next Thursday.  Note: FINAL of paper (hard copy and turnitin.com) is due Monday, March 28th.  - Final exam on the play is on Wednesday, March 30th.  - We will watch the movie on April 1st!

Here's a copy of my research rubric, for your reference! :)

Tuesday, March 22nd: -NOTE! You will be permitted to re-take ONE quiz at the end of all the quizzes, to help you boost your grade (so if you have a bad day on one quiz, all is not lost!) :) The re-take date is Tuesday after school next week. - Acts IV and V (combined) Much Ado quiz will be next class, March 24th.  - Fill out essay analysis for your essay to help you see what you should revise and edit for your research paper.  - FINAL of research paper (hard copy and turnitin.com) is due Monday, March 28th.  - Final exam on the play is on Wednesday, March 30th.  - Perfect Mate survey is due Thursday, March 24th.  - We will watch the movie on April 1st!  - BTW....  Here's a copy of the research paper rubric, for your reference! :)

Thursday, March 24th: -NOTE! You will be permitted to re-take ONE quiz at the end of all the quizzes, to help you boost your grade (so if you have a bad day on one quiz, all is not lost!) :) The re-take date is Tuesday after school next week. Be prepared to tell me on Monday which quiz you would like to re-take. - Fill out essay revision sheet check list for your essay to help you see what you should revise and edit for your research paper. Turn this in with your final essay on Monday.  - FINAL of research paper (hard copy and turnitin.com) is due Monday, March 28th. Turnitin.com deadline is 7:40 am on Monday. Enrollment password is laxj. Class ID for period 2 is 10470194. Class ID for period 4 is 10470226.  - Final exam on Much Ado is on Wednesday, March 30th.  - We will watch the movie on Friday, April 1st!  - Renaissance Faire is Monday! Bring in food (British / Renaissance themed, preferably). See class discussion and search internet for ideas. Dress up in Renaissance-style clothing for extra credit! Be creative! See class discussion today and search internet for ideas. :)

- BTW.... Here's a copy of the research paper rubric, for your reference! :)

Monday, March 28th:



- Now that you've chosen your seminar set book, you can purchase it...really helpful for annotating your Long Form elements for the final presentation! - Review for Much Ado final exam on Wednesday. - Optional extra opportunity to re-take one of the quizzes .. you must take it either before school tomorrow (Tuesday) or after school tomorrow (Tuesday). - Optional: bring treats for Friday.

Wednesday, March 30th: - Start reading your seminar set book, if so designed by your group (remember... the later you start, the more pages you will have to read each night, and the less time you will have for your project at the end)! - Bring seminar set book to class with you from now on. - Optional: bring in Spring treats to enjoy with our Shakespeare movie on Friday! - This Friday is the deadline to submit a hard copy of your paper to me with parenthetical citations / footnotes and a properly formatted Works Cited page, if you were missing these elements when you turned in your paper on Monday. I am giving you a second chance so that your grade isn't adversely affected for not having citations/MLA format. Remember - the paper itself (if you resubmit to me on Friday) should be exactly the same (citations and Works Cited excepted) as the one that you turned in Monday and submitted to turnitin.com.

Friday, April 1st: - Continue reading your seminar set book, as designed by your group. Book needs to be read by April 26th latest. - Final presentation is due on May 4th. - Do one AP Log for your meeting after break. - Bring seminar set book to class with you from now on. - Directions and rubric for final presentation:

HAVE A WONDERFUL SPRING BREAK!

Tuesday, April 12th and Thursday, April 14th, as well as Monday April 18th and Wednesday, April 20th: - Keep reading your seminar set book ... as designed by your group. - Be finished reading by April 26th LATEST. - Keep doing your AP elements logs. These are due at the beginning of class each class period. - I have EXTENDED the due date for the final presentation because of the AP Chem. test. Make sure you are ready to present on Friday, May 6th. There will be NO further extensions granted to anyone. Directions and rubric for final presentation:

Friday, April 22nd: - Finish reading your seminar set book, if you haven't already! All books need to be read by next class! - Do your last AP elements log. Due at the beginning of class next time. If you already did your last one (i.e. you had finished the book before today's class), then take notes on your elements and brainstorm how you will use them, which ones will be relevant, etc. for your final project. - Bring whatever you need for your project planning... you will begin working on the project next class. (Today's activity was the last one for in-class. :)) Remember that there are a ton of different resources and sources out there to stretch your imagination and connect to your novel... from photographs to movies, paintings, culinary arts, current events, music, etc..... think about all the ranges of possibilities for teaching the class! - Remember that you will turn in the sheet with notes of what you included when you present.  - Also, don't forget that you need a Bibliography for all sources!  - I have EXTENDED the due date for the final presentation because of the AP Chem. test. Make sure you are ready to present on Friday, May 6th. There will be NO further extensions granted to anyone.  Directions and rubric for final presentation:

Tuesday, April 26th: - Continue working on your final presentation. - Bring whatever you need for your project planning... you will continue working on the project next class. Remember that there are a ton of different resources and sources out there to stretch your imagination and connect to your novel... from photographs to movies, paintings, culinary arts, current events, music, etc..... think about all the ranges of possibilities for teaching the class! - Remember that you will turn in the sheet with notes of what you included when you present. - Also, don't forget that you need a Bibliography for all sources! - I have EXTENDED the due date for the final presentation because of the AP Chem. test. Make sure you are ready to present on Friday, May 6th. There will be NO further extensions granted to anyone. Directions and rubric for final presentation:

- Approximately 3 -4 groups will present each class. Be prepared to present on that first day. Do not assume that you will have extra time. Also, do not miss any classes. You are expected to be here each presentation day, whether or not your group is presenting on that day. This is part of the unit --- to evaluate peers and to reflect on your learning and to be involved in their presentations. If you are absent you will have to complete the activities that you missed at home in your own time.

Thursday, April 28th: - Continue working on your final presentation. - Bring whatever you need for your project planning... you will continue working on the project next class. Remember that there are a ton of different resources and sources out there to stretch your imagination and connect to your novel... from photographs to movies, paintings, culinary arts, current events, music, etc..... think about all the ranges of possibilities for teaching the class! - Remember that you will turn in the sheet with notes of what you included when you present. - Also, don't forget that you need a Bibliography for all sources! - I have EXTENDED the due date for the final presentation because of the AP Chem. test. Make sure you are ready to present on Friday, May 6th. There will be NO further extensions granted to anyone. Directions and rubric for final presentation:

- Approximately 3 -4 groups will present each class. Be prepared to present on that first day. Do not assume that you will have extra time. Also, do not miss any classes. You are expected to be here each presentation day, whether or not your group is presenting on that day. This is part of the unit --- to evaluate peers and to reflect on your learning and to be involved in their presentations. If you are absent you will have to complete the activities that you missed at home in your own time.

Approximate schedule of presentations: Per. 2: Per. 4 FRIDAY, 5/6 Groups 1,2,3 Groups 1,2,3

TUESDAY, 5/10 Groups 4,5,6 Groups 4,5,6

MONDAY, 5/16 Groups 7,8,9 Groups 7,8,9

WEDNESDAY 5/18 Groups 10,11 (Late start day)

Please remember that you presentation needs to be between 25 - 30 mins. log. Max 35 mins.

I'm looking forward to seeing all your presentations! :)

Monday, May 2nd: - Continue working on your final presentation. - Bring whatever you need for your project planning... you will continue working on the project next class. Remember that there are a ton of different resources and sources out there to stretch your imagination and connect to your novel... from photographs to movies, paintings, culinary arts, current events, music, etc..... think about all the ranges of possibilities for teaching the class! - Remember that you will turn in the sheet with notes of what you included when you present. - Also, don't forget that you need a Bibliography for all sources! - I have EXTENDED the due date for the final presentation because of the AP Chem. test. Make sure you are ready to present on Friday, May 6th. There will be NO further extensions granted to anyone. Directions and rubric for final presentation:

Three groups will present each class. Be prepared to present on that first day. Do not assume that you will have extra time. Also, do not miss any classes. You are expected to be here each presentation day, whether or not your group is presenting on that day. This is part of the unit --- to evaluate peers and to reflect on your learning and to be involved in their presentations. If you are absent you will have to complete the activities that you missed at home in your own time.

Approximate schedule of presentations:

FRIDAY, 5/6 Groups 1,2,3

TUESDAY, 5/10 Groups 4,5,6

MONDAY, 5/16 Groups 7,8,9

period 2: WEDNESDAY 5/18 Groups 10,11 (Late start day)

Please remember that your presentation needs to be between 25 - 30 mins. log. Max 35 mins.

I'm looking forward to seeing all your presentations! :)

Wednesday, May 4th:
-Finalize your presentation! - Bring whatever you need on the day of presentation... remember to bring utensils, etc. if you are bringing in food. - Remember to bring and turn in your sheet with notes of insights, sources, and AP elements included on your day of presentation. - Also, don't forget that you need to bring in a hard copy (typed) of a Bibliography for all sources! You will have a zero if you don't do this, so please don't forget! - I have EXTENDED the due date for the final presentation because of the AP Chem. test. Make sure you are ready to present on Friday, May 6th. There will be NO further extensions granted to anyone. Directions and rubric for final presentation:

Below are the presentation dates for all groups... but do not assume that you will have extra time just because your group is presenting later than others! Also, do not miss any classes. You are expected to be here each presentation day, whether or not your group is presenting on that day. This is part of the unit --- to evaluate peers and to reflect on your learning and to be involved in their presentations. If you are absent you will have to complete the activities that you missed at home in your own time.

Schedule of presentations (see signup sheet at school... you know which group # you are!):

FRIDAY, 5/6: Groups 1,2,3

TUESDAY, 5/10:Groups 4,5,6

(No presentations on Thurs. 5/12... AP World History Test)

MONDAY, 5/16: Groups 7,8,9

WEDNESDAY 5/18 (late start day): Groups 10,11 (period 2 only)

Please remember that your presentation needs to be between 25 - 30 mins. log. Max 35 mins.

I'm looking forward to seeing all your presentations! :)

Friday, May 6th:
- If you haven't yet presented, keep working and get ready! - Bring whatever you need on the day of presentation... remember to bring utensils, etc. if you are bringing in food. - Remember to bring and turn in your sheet with notes of insights, sources, and AP elements included on your day of presentation. - Also, don't forget that you need to bring in a hard copy (typed) of a Bibliography for all sources! You will have a zero if you don't do this, so please don't forget! - I have EXTENDED the due date for the final presentation because of the AP Chem. test. Make sure you are ready to present on your assigned day. There will be NO further extensions granted to anyone. Directions and rubric for final presentation:

Below are the presentation dates for all groups... but do not assume that you will have extra time just because your group is presenting later than others! Also, do not miss any classes. You are expected to be here each presentation day, whether or not your group is presenting on that day. This is part of the unit --- to evaluate peers and to reflect on your learning and to be involved in their presentations. If you are absent you will have to complete the activities that you missed at home in your own time.

Schedule of presentations (see signup sheet at school... you know which group # you are!):

FRIDAY, 5/6: Groups 1,2,3

TUESDAY, 5/10:Groups 4,5,6

(No presentations on Thurs. 5/12... AP World History Test)

MONDAY, 5/16: Groups 7,8,9

WEDNESDAY 5/18 (late start day): Groups 10,11 (period 2 only)

Please remember that your presentation needs to be between 25 - 30 mins. log. Max 35 mins.

HW For groups that have presented that day: That night, your HW is to write a self-evaluation and an evaluation of everyone in your group. Include your reflections on --- your own, and their : - effort, work ethic, involvement, quality of work, depth, reading, etc. - during the seminar set group reading period, as well as prepping for the presentation, and the presentation itself. - Reflect upon how the presentation went. Did everyone contribute equally? Which members worked the hardest? The least? How did you fare? Also, did you like the book you read? Why or why not? Other thoughts? Due: Turn in the next class period.

Tuesday, May 10th:
- If you haven't yet presented, keep working and get ready! - Bring whatever you need on the day of presentation... remember to bring utensils, etc. if you are bringing in food. - Remember to bring and turn in your outline sheet with notes of insights, sources, and AP elements included on your day of presentation. - Also, don't forget that you need to bring in a hard copy (typed) of a Bibliography for all sources! You will have a zero if you don't do this, so please don't forget! - I have EXTENDED the due date for the final presentation because of the AP Chem. test. Make sure you are ready to present on your assigned day. There will be NO further extensions granted to anyone. Directions and rubric for final presentation:

Below are the presentation dates for all groups... but do not assume that you will have extra time just because your group is presenting later than others! Also, do not miss any classes. You are expected to be here each presentation day, whether or not your group is presenting on that day. This is part of the unit --- to evaluate peers and to reflect on your learning and to be involved in their presentations. If you are absent you will have to complete the activities that you missed at home in your own time.

Schedule of remaining presentations (see signup sheet at school... you know which group # you are!):

(No presentations on Thurs. 5/12... AP World History Test)

MONDAY, 5/16: Groups 7,8,9

WEDNESDAY 5/18 (late start day): Groups 10,11 (period 2 only)

Please remember that your presentation needs to be between 25 - 30 mins. log. Max 35 mins.

HW For groups that have presented that day: That night, your HW is to write a self-evaluation and an evaluation of everyone in your group. Include your reflections on --- your own, and their : - effort, work ethic, involvement, quality of work, depth, reading, etc. - during the seminar set group reading period, as well as prepping for the presentation, and the presentation itself. - Reflect upon how the presentation went. Did everyone contribute equally? Which members worked the hardest? The least? How did you fare? Also, did you like the book you read? Why or why not? Other thoughts? Due: Turn in the next class period.

Monday, May 16th: - If you haven't yet presented, keep working and get ready! - Bring whatever you need on the day of presentation... remember to bring utensils, etc. if you are bringing in food. - Remember to bring and turn in your outline sheet with notes of insights, sources, and AP elements included on your day of presentation. - Also, don't forget that you need to bring in a hard copy (typed) of a Bibliography for all sources! You will have a zero if you don't do this, so please don't forget! Directions and rubric for final presentation:

Below is the last presentation date for the remaining two groups. We will be starting our magic realism unit next class. Be ready! Bring your books to return!

Schedule of remaining presentations WEDNESDAY 5/18 (late start day): Groups 10,11 (period 2 only) Please remember that your presentation needs to be between 25 - 30 mins. log. Max 35 mins. HW For groups that have presented that day: That night, your H.W. is to write a self-evaluation and an evaluation of everyone in your group. Include your reflections on --- your own, and their: - effort, work ethic, involvement, quality of work, depth, reading, etc. - during the seminar set group reading period, as well as prepping for the presentation, and the presentation itself. - Reflect upon how the presentation went. Did everyone contribute equally? Which members worked the hardest? The least? How did you fare? Also, did you like the book you read? Why or why not? Other thoughts?

Due: Turn in the next class period.

Wednesday, May 18th:

HW For groups that presented last time (last two groups: period 2): Write a self-evaluation and an evaluation of everyone in your group. Include your reflections on --- your own, and their: - effort, work ethic, involvement, quality of work, depth, reading, etc. - during the seminar set group reading period, as well as prepping for the presentation, and the presentation itself. - Reflect upon how the presentation went. Did everyone contribute equally? Which members worked the hardest? The least? How did you fare? Also, did you like the book you read? Why or why not? Other thoughts? Due: Turn in the next class period.

Everyone: - Turn in your seminar set book if you borrowed one from the school (and any other books that you've borrowed throughout the year :)). - Read the short story in Eye of the Heart entitled "Major Aranda's Hand". - page 135.  - Select a significant quotation that you believe reveals theme through magic realism and illustrate it (yes... draw!)!  -On the back, write your explanation for how this metaphoric description reflects / reveals theme, etc. Due next class.  - Bring your books with you to every class!

Friday, May 20th:

1. Read the short story "My Life with the Wave" by Octavio Paz - page 383 (Eye of the Heart). 2. Write your own mini "My Life with the ...." short story (1 PAGE MAX. 3/4 page minimum!) --- TYPED! Think of a person with certain qualities... of a relationship that you have with this person... how best can you metaphorically describe this relationship? Think of a metaphor to describe this relationship, as Paz did with the wave. Due next class.

Tuesday, May 24th:

Finish reading "Very Old Man with Enormous Wings", if necessary.

There is no ending on the story. It's supposed to be that way! :) = Read the short story "The Handsomest Drowned Man in the World" by Gabriel Garcia Marquez - page 489 in Eye of the Heart. = Compare the story to "Very Old Man with Enormous Wings"... do your comparison as a CREATIVE GRAPHIC DEPICTION --- (hint: this is magic realism... let your comparison reflect that in its style!) Remember to look at all elements in the story -- magic realism (of course!), setting, character, diction, motifs, symbolism, allusion, figurative language, etc.  Due next class.

Thursday, May 26th:

Here is a link to the online text of "The Blue Bouquet" by Octavio Paz:

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Here is a link to the online text of "Very Old Man with Enormous Wings" by Gabriel Garcia Marquez:

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- Here are the online links to of the short stories "Walimai" and "Two Words" by Isabel Allende:

"WALIMAI"

"TWO WORDS"

"Walimai" was read in class today. Read "Two Words".

Write and illustrate symbolically a profound and thoughtful FOUND POEM on the two stories, intertwining your understanding of the stories and the beauty of the language. See link below for DIRECTIONS on how to write a FOUND POEM!

How to write a "found" poem:

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Here are some examples of how to illustrate your found poem in a symbolic way:



Make sure we can still read the words in your poem after you've put in the drawing, though!

Tuesday, May 31st:

- See handout. Read the 3 stories in preparation for your magic realism exam next class. Take notes... what's magic, real, etc. The better your notes, the more successful you'll be on your exam! :)

Thursday, June 2nd: - Find an outside source (article, excerpt from novel/play, poem, etc.) that reflects well what you learned today from your exam activity. Bring it with you next time. No need to do anything with it. Just find one and bring it in! :) - Review all the magic realism short stories that we read for your objective exam on Monday. (All stories could be on the exam, except for "Devil's Twilight", "Yzur" and "Switchman").  - Bring Eye of the Heart to turn in on Monday, as well as any other texts that you borrowed from the school. Do NOT forget, please!

Monday, June 6th: - Be ready for final activity on Thursday! - Optional: bring in treats TOMORROW! - Bring in extra credit tix tomorrow (Tuesday) --- last day to turn them in!