Hi all,
Today in class we started with a discussion about the chapters we read last night in the novel. You were then given a work block and could decide to work on your next cartoon assignment, your vocabulary or your chapter questions. I have given all of these materials well in advance so that you can decide how to best complete the work.
Two Sides of Me Cartoon - due Thursday, December 8th
Chapter Question #2 - due Friday, December 9th
Vocabulary Homework Check - Friday, December 9th
Vocabulary Quiz - Monday, December 12th
No handouts today.
Homework:
Work on the above.
Read "Dance, Dance, Dance" to the end of "My Sister Sends Me A Letter"
Wednesday, November 30, 2016
Tuesday, November 29, 2016
Two Sides of Me
Hi all,
Today in class your first set of chapter questions were due. We began the class with a discussion of the novel. We then began working on your second cartoon assignment. The assignment takes a closer look at the cartoon on page 57 of the novel that looks at the two sides of Junior. You will have more time in class to work on these tomorrow and the completed cartoons are due on Thursday, December 8th.
In addition to our cartoon assignment, I thought it would be a good idea to hand you upcoming work so that you can work on it in advance if you choose. I know how busy things are, so I thought if you had the work ahead of time, you can choose how it best fits into your life. You will mostly be given class time for group work, but any remaining class time can be used to work on these upcoming tasks too.
Here are the upcoming pieces of work:
Chapter Questions #2 (Due Friday, December 9th): https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_Ha9ANYwMB7WcpI6w32kZfr_WXDRL0mQIqaopCQy-D4/edit
Vocab #2: Homework Check Friday, December 9th: https://docs.google.com/document/d/19A2UxE-KbwO4gcx-w_Vty2sUksTXhLQkJ2-dlLbJ7II/edit
Vocab Quiz: Monday, December 12th
Handouts from today's class:
Cartoon Assignment (Due Thursday, December 8th): https://docs.google.com/document/d/1zEzuuGIgIhrQkK4tLrtyVD00M0IfO0Y9OvlbNXdnBLs/edit
Homework:
Work on your cartoon assignment.
Read from "Hunger Pains" to "Rowdy Gives Me Advice About Love"
Today in class your first set of chapter questions were due. We began the class with a discussion of the novel. We then began working on your second cartoon assignment. The assignment takes a closer look at the cartoon on page 57 of the novel that looks at the two sides of Junior. You will have more time in class to work on these tomorrow and the completed cartoons are due on Thursday, December 8th.
In addition to our cartoon assignment, I thought it would be a good idea to hand you upcoming work so that you can work on it in advance if you choose. I know how busy things are, so I thought if you had the work ahead of time, you can choose how it best fits into your life. You will mostly be given class time for group work, but any remaining class time can be used to work on these upcoming tasks too.
Here are the upcoming pieces of work:
Chapter Questions #2 (Due Friday, December 9th): https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_Ha9ANYwMB7WcpI6w32kZfr_WXDRL0mQIqaopCQy-D4/edit
Vocab #2: Homework Check Friday, December 9th: https://docs.google.com/document/d/19A2UxE-KbwO4gcx-w_Vty2sUksTXhLQkJ2-dlLbJ7II/edit
Vocab Quiz: Monday, December 12th
Handouts from today's class:
Cartoon Assignment (Due Thursday, December 8th): https://docs.google.com/document/d/1zEzuuGIgIhrQkK4tLrtyVD00M0IfO0Y9OvlbNXdnBLs/edit
Homework:
Work on your cartoon assignment.
Read from "Hunger Pains" to "Rowdy Gives Me Advice About Love"
Monday, November 28, 2016
Debate Day!
Hi all,
Today in class you had 15min to finish prepping your debate before we presented them to the class. The remainder of class was spent discussing where you've read in the novel and working on the chapter questions that are due tomorrow.
No handouts today.
Homework:
Chapter Questions due tomorrow (Tuesday)
Read from "My Sister Sends Me An Email" to the end of "Thanksgiving"
Today in class you had 15min to finish prepping your debate before we presented them to the class. The remainder of class was spent discussing where you've read in the novel and working on the chapter questions that are due tomorrow.
No handouts today.
Homework:
Chapter Questions due tomorrow (Tuesday)
Read from "My Sister Sends Me An Email" to the end of "Thanksgiving"
Friday, November 25, 2016
Mascot Debate Prep
Hi all,
Today in class we had a quick discussion about what you have read in novel since last class. We then went to the learning commons where you had the entire block to research and prepare your debate presentation for Monday. On Monday, you will be given 15 minutes to get your groups organized and then we will hear your debate presentation. Please make sure you refer to your assignment sheet so that you know how you will be graded.
I also handed out your first set of chapter questions today. Chapter questions are not due until Tuesday, November 29th, but you can get a head start on them if you would like.
Homework:
Work on your mascots presentations for Monday (if necessary)
Read: Tears of a Clown - Slouching Toward Thanksgiving (pg 98).
Work on your chapter questions if you choose (due Tuesday).
Handouts:
Chapter Questions #1: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1S1RkS1tD8VO-e7DkVDfqgnPezKXzNlOydAcbuJ-hlFA/edit?usp=sharing
Refer to your Mascots Debate handout from last class for presentation criteria.
Today in class we had a quick discussion about what you have read in novel since last class. We then went to the learning commons where you had the entire block to research and prepare your debate presentation for Monday. On Monday, you will be given 15 minutes to get your groups organized and then we will hear your debate presentation. Please make sure you refer to your assignment sheet so that you know how you will be graded.
I also handed out your first set of chapter questions today. Chapter questions are not due until Tuesday, November 29th, but you can get a head start on them if you would like.
Homework:
Work on your mascots presentations for Monday (if necessary)
Read: Tears of a Clown - Slouching Toward Thanksgiving (pg 98).
Work on your chapter questions if you choose (due Tuesday).
Handouts:
Chapter Questions #1: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1S1RkS1tD8VO-e7DkVDfqgnPezKXzNlOydAcbuJ-hlFA/edit?usp=sharing
Refer to your Mascots Debate handout from last class for presentation criteria.
Monday, November 21, 2016
Mascots
Hi all,
Cartoon assignments due at the beginning of class.
Today in class we read "Go Means Go" and "Rowdy Sings the Blues" as part of USSR. You then completed your first vocab quiz for our novel unit. When we were finished with the quiz, we discussed the chapters of the novel that we have read so far. We then had a group discussion about stereotypes and started reading the chapter "How To Fight Monsters" together.
After reading the chapter, we took our discussion a step further and started talking about mascots in team sports. I showed you a video clip titled, "Savage Country: American Indian Sports Mascots" and we discussed the implications. I then divided you into groups and handed you some articles with differing opinions on the topic. I assigned your group an "opinion" and you are going to be responsible for creating a debate that backs your side of the question, "Are sports mascots racist?" I assigned you an opinion so that we can have an unbiased argument that looks at the facts of both sides. We will spend Friday's class in the computer lab doing research and preparing our presentations/arguments. Arguments will be presented next Monday.
See you Friday everyone!
Homework:
Finish reading "How To Fight Monsters" and "Grandmother Gives Me Some Advice"
Handouts:
Mascots Articles: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xH0YT0LggI4J6t5eRlE-4C39jtOq2e6C3tLbXKFfW1w/edit?usp=sharing
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1BoaGMvcppqGJYOqusxZkgYv2ve6NbF9r-zDyX8ee61I/edit?usp=sharing
Mascots Debate: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1SowDvMCrM7uBSkOuLj6hLmcanrpqbLv1ap1ygp25F80/edit?usp=sharing
Cartoon assignments due at the beginning of class.
Today in class we read "Go Means Go" and "Rowdy Sings the Blues" as part of USSR. You then completed your first vocab quiz for our novel unit. When we were finished with the quiz, we discussed the chapters of the novel that we have read so far. We then had a group discussion about stereotypes and started reading the chapter "How To Fight Monsters" together.
After reading the chapter, we took our discussion a step further and started talking about mascots in team sports. I showed you a video clip titled, "Savage Country: American Indian Sports Mascots" and we discussed the implications. I then divided you into groups and handed you some articles with differing opinions on the topic. I assigned your group an "opinion" and you are going to be responsible for creating a debate that backs your side of the question, "Are sports mascots racist?" I assigned you an opinion so that we can have an unbiased argument that looks at the facts of both sides. We will spend Friday's class in the computer lab doing research and preparing our presentations/arguments. Arguments will be presented next Monday.
See you Friday everyone!
Homework:
Finish reading "How To Fight Monsters" and "Grandmother Gives Me Some Advice"
Handouts:
Mascots Articles: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xH0YT0LggI4J6t5eRlE-4C39jtOq2e6C3tLbXKFfW1w/edit?usp=sharing
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1BoaGMvcppqGJYOqusxZkgYv2ve6NbF9r-zDyX8ee61I/edit?usp=sharing
Mascots Debate: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1SowDvMCrM7uBSkOuLj6hLmcanrpqbLv1ap1ygp25F80/edit?usp=sharing
Friday, November 18, 2016
Continuing ATDPTI
Hi all,
Today in class I did a vocab homework check, and we discussed the novel up until where you have read. I also went over your short story tests and reviewed some of the common errors in literary paragraph writing. We then completed a quick write on some of the issues that are arising in the novel. When we were finished, I gave you some time to either work on your cartoon assignment (due Monday), study for your vocab quiz (on Monday) or get a head start on your novel reading for homework.
Homework:
Vocab Quiz - Study for Monday's vocab quiz.
Cartoon Assignment - Finish your cartoon assignment (due Monday).
Read: Finish up until the end of Hope Against Hope (pg 43).
No handouts today.
Today in class I did a vocab homework check, and we discussed the novel up until where you have read. I also went over your short story tests and reviewed some of the common errors in literary paragraph writing. We then completed a quick write on some of the issues that are arising in the novel. When we were finished, I gave you some time to either work on your cartoon assignment (due Monday), study for your vocab quiz (on Monday) or get a head start on your novel reading for homework.
Homework:
Vocab Quiz - Study for Monday's vocab quiz.
Cartoon Assignment - Finish your cartoon assignment (due Monday).
Read: Finish up until the end of Hope Against Hope (pg 43).
No handouts today.
Thursday, November 10, 2016
ATDPTI Day 2
Hi all,
Today we jumped further into our novel. I handed out your first vocab words for the unit and will do a vocab check next Friday. I then introduced you to a major theme of the novel and handed out a sheet to keep track of any time you come across a lesson that Junior learns during the novel. This will help you when it comes time to write the essay for this unit.
For the remainder of class we discussed dreams versus reality and how Junior's parents were never able to fulfil their dreams. We started on a cartoon assignment like the cartoon Junior draws on page 13 of the novel. Cartoons will be due on Monday, November 21st. We will have time to work on them next class as well.
Handouts:
Literary Analysis: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1RnpWed0VfkcTcr94BSm2_EvOWl9TGIKtO0AOIE1uarQ/edit?usp=sharing
Literary Log: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1LvGzcdHvUerQTUNJyHaAPuXBdX8da0EjYeaLzdpGwJg/edit?usp=sharing
Vocabulary: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jnlCAJcRpHrZY8spsLqtJkQlD2z5QO3mjNMJbdZVtK8/edit?usp=sharing
Cartoon Assignment: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xVTsirV4oPmyfC42lJB7eeSkaQBoPnGs0EdNSedRc88/edit?usp=sharing
Homework:
Read to page 31.
Complete your vocab definitions and sentences for vocab check next Friday.
Optional: Work on cartoon assignment. Cartoons due Monday, November 21st.
Today we jumped further into our novel. I handed out your first vocab words for the unit and will do a vocab check next Friday. I then introduced you to a major theme of the novel and handed out a sheet to keep track of any time you come across a lesson that Junior learns during the novel. This will help you when it comes time to write the essay for this unit.
For the remainder of class we discussed dreams versus reality and how Junior's parents were never able to fulfil their dreams. We started on a cartoon assignment like the cartoon Junior draws on page 13 of the novel. Cartoons will be due on Monday, November 21st. We will have time to work on them next class as well.
Handouts:
Literary Analysis: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1RnpWed0VfkcTcr94BSm2_EvOWl9TGIKtO0AOIE1uarQ/edit?usp=sharing
Literary Log: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1LvGzcdHvUerQTUNJyHaAPuXBdX8da0EjYeaLzdpGwJg/edit?usp=sharing
Vocabulary: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jnlCAJcRpHrZY8spsLqtJkQlD2z5QO3mjNMJbdZVtK8/edit?usp=sharing
Cartoon Assignment: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xVTsirV4oPmyfC42lJB7eeSkaQBoPnGs0EdNSedRc88/edit?usp=sharing
Homework:
Read to page 31.
Complete your vocab definitions and sentences for vocab check next Friday.
Optional: Work on cartoon assignment. Cartoons due Monday, November 21st.
Wednesday, November 9, 2016
Introduction to Our Novel
Hi all,
Today in class we exchanged our textbooks for our novel. We will be reading The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian by Sherman Alexie. In order to get us thinking about the novel and some of its messages, we had two guest speakers in our class today. They joined us in order to talk about the local First Nations people, as well as the history of residential and reservation schools. We then began discussing the novel and the authors background.
Handouts:
Author Background: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1FP8Z1DIqq04Tj9OpBDYkvXxRe6blr0_FtVHR7OZ-wJY/edit?usp=sharing
Map of Spokane Tribe: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1es0zAPFCmtONBVRRbZvwlchYao8C9EDjJm3hwOx-1G8/edit?usp=sharing
Homework:
Please read until page 24 of the novel for tomorrow.
Today in class we exchanged our textbooks for our novel. We will be reading The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian by Sherman Alexie. In order to get us thinking about the novel and some of its messages, we had two guest speakers in our class today. They joined us in order to talk about the local First Nations people, as well as the history of residential and reservation schools. We then began discussing the novel and the authors background.
Handouts:
Author Background: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1FP8Z1DIqq04Tj9OpBDYkvXxRe6blr0_FtVHR7OZ-wJY/edit?usp=sharing
Map of Spokane Tribe: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1es0zAPFCmtONBVRRbZvwlchYao8C9EDjJm3hwOx-1G8/edit?usp=sharing
Homework:
Please read until page 24 of the novel for tomorrow.
Tuesday, November 8, 2016
Short Stories Unit Test
Hi all,
Today in class you completed your test for our Short Stories unit. I will do my best to have these marked and back to you as quickly as possible.
Please bring your Short Stories text to class tomorrow, as you will be exchanging it for our novel.
Thanks and see you tomorrow!
No handouts today.
No homework today either :) Enjoy!
Today in class you completed your test for our Short Stories unit. I will do my best to have these marked and back to you as quickly as possible.
Please bring your Short Stories text to class tomorrow, as you will be exchanging it for our novel.
Thanks and see you tomorrow!
No handouts today.
No homework today either :) Enjoy!
Monday, November 7, 2016
Studying for Unit Test Tomorrow
Hi all,
Today I gave you the entire class to study for tomorrow's unit test. Some of you worked on your paragraph outlines, while others reviewed stories and terms.
Please review the handout from last week that outlines the structure of tomorrow's test. You will be matching terms to definitions, answering multiple choice questions about the stories we read and writing a literary paragraph response answering the prompt I handed to you on Friday. You will be given a new copy of "A Manly Heart," but will not be allowed to use your paragraph outline.
Reminders:
*Your topic sentence must offer an opinion about the topic posed.
* Write in present tense.
* Avoid summarizing, and make sure you are only using examples from the story when you are providing evidence for your own ideas/thoughts.
*Double space your work and write in pen.
Good work today, everyone! We start our novel unit on Wednesday.
No handouts today.
Homework:
STUDY FOR TOMORROW'S TEST.
Today I gave you the entire class to study for tomorrow's unit test. Some of you worked on your paragraph outlines, while others reviewed stories and terms.
Please review the handout from last week that outlines the structure of tomorrow's test. You will be matching terms to definitions, answering multiple choice questions about the stories we read and writing a literary paragraph response answering the prompt I handed to you on Friday. You will be given a new copy of "A Manly Heart," but will not be allowed to use your paragraph outline.
Reminders:
*Your topic sentence must offer an opinion about the topic posed.
* Write in present tense.
* Avoid summarizing, and make sure you are only using examples from the story when you are providing evidence for your own ideas/thoughts.
*Double space your work and write in pen.
Good work today, everyone! We start our novel unit on Wednesday.
No handouts today.
Homework:
STUDY FOR TOMORROW'S TEST.
Friday, November 4, 2016
STUDYING!
Hi all,
Today in class we reviewed our notes on how to write a literary paragraph, and you read through my notes on your previous assignment. I then gave a mini lesson on sentence fragments and the difference between colons and semi colons.
The remainder of the block was spent reading the story "A Manly Heart," which will be the story you will write a paragraph response to on your test. I handed out paragraph outlines, and the paragraph response question, and you were given time to start planning your paragraphs. Note: For the test, you will not be allowed your paragraph outline, but you will be given a copy of the story.
Homework:
STUDY for you Short Stories Unit Test on Tuesday! Review your terms, the stories we have read and work on your paragraph outline.
You will be given all block on Monday to prepare as well.
Handouts:
"A Manly Heart" Question - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1gqUnk01mG4T2r1gNVITKTj_trir-N8ukEpv5D1qYck0/edit?usp=sharing
"A Manly Heart" Story - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1gqUnk01mG4T2r1gNVITKTj_trir-N8ukEpv5D1qYck0/edit?usp=sharing
Today in class we reviewed our notes on how to write a literary paragraph, and you read through my notes on your previous assignment. I then gave a mini lesson on sentence fragments and the difference between colons and semi colons.
The remainder of the block was spent reading the story "A Manly Heart," which will be the story you will write a paragraph response to on your test. I handed out paragraph outlines, and the paragraph response question, and you were given time to start planning your paragraphs. Note: For the test, you will not be allowed your paragraph outline, but you will be given a copy of the story.
Homework:
STUDY for you Short Stories Unit Test on Tuesday! Review your terms, the stories we have read and work on your paragraph outline.
You will be given all block on Monday to prepare as well.
Handouts:
"A Manly Heart" Question - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1gqUnk01mG4T2r1gNVITKTj_trir-N8ukEpv5D1qYck0/edit?usp=sharing
"A Manly Heart" Story - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1gqUnk01mG4T2r1gNVITKTj_trir-N8ukEpv5D1qYck0/edit?usp=sharing
Thursday, November 3, 2016
"Barney" and Short Stories Unit Test Prep
Hi all,
Today in class we learned about different types of endings and kinds of irony. We then read our last short story for this unit, "Barney." We discussed the use of irony in the story.
For the remainder of class, we began to review our short stories unit in preparation for our short stories unit test next week (November 8th).
We will continue to prepare for the test on Friday and Monday.
Homework:
Continue reviewing the stories we have read. Fill in the review chart that was handed out in class today (you will have more time to do this in class too).
Handouts:
Barney Discussion Questions: https://docs.google.com/document/d/10umThy7OwIxitaM2SbU1foZ_GtgrnpSwPJD7rwjHko4/edit?usp=sharing
Types of Endings: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1svkCqp79_tklGbzrI-ha0SSy7P82pGdw9hk4j2Xej0o/edit
Irony: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B4XSIYoQBjwhVl9TcS12NTYxaUU/view?usp=sharing
Short Stories Review Sheet: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1m6j9gJQKvR1oN9zDeAZOFUGbR5MFnvozVEZF9BolLG4/edit
Today in class we learned about different types of endings and kinds of irony. We then read our last short story for this unit, "Barney." We discussed the use of irony in the story.
For the remainder of class, we began to review our short stories unit in preparation for our short stories unit test next week (November 8th).
We will continue to prepare for the test on Friday and Monday.
Homework:
Continue reviewing the stories we have read. Fill in the review chart that was handed out in class today (you will have more time to do this in class too).
Handouts:
Barney Discussion Questions: https://docs.google.com/document/d/10umThy7OwIxitaM2SbU1foZ_GtgrnpSwPJD7rwjHko4/edit?usp=sharing
Types of Endings: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1svkCqp79_tklGbzrI-ha0SSy7P82pGdw9hk4j2Xej0o/edit
Irony: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B4XSIYoQBjwhVl9TcS12NTYxaUU/view?usp=sharing
Short Stories Review Sheet: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1m6j9gJQKvR1oN9zDeAZOFUGbR5MFnvozVEZF9BolLG4/edit
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