ALL CLASSES...HEAR YE! HEAR YE!

I am definitely one who believes in making adjustments when something just isn't moving smoothly. According to a few of my scholars, my website "is too far away..." and Google Classroom is "much closer..."

None of that makes any sense, BUT, I am posting this to make you all aware that I will just be posting all homework and announcements in the Google Classroom. This (1) reduces the amount of places that I have to update and (2) keeps all the information in one location.

Day 21 AP: Act I of The Crucible

We started reading Act I of The Crucible. We did not complete the full Act and therefore, homework (which was already posted in the Google Classroom last week) was to finish reading Act I.

Start working on the handouts, but they were not homework.

Day 20: AP LANG 10/22-10/23 (Drama, Allegory, History, & Reading Homework)

Today, I handed out another insert for the IENs page 14 (Drama Terms Foldable 1- orange sheet). This is supposed to go in the IEN and you need to update it with notes by next week. The notes are attached here.

Next, we copied down the definition for allegory and watched a short allegorical clip from "Lion, Witch and Wardrobe." Then explained the allegory in the clip. This was page 15.

Then I covered basic historical information that led up to the inspiration behind The Crucible.  This information was recorded on page 16 of the IENs.

Finally, we began reading ACT I.  There were notes handed out that need to be addressed either as we read or after we read. It is whatever works best for you.

The homework for tonight:

1) READ: "Why I Wrote the Crucible" & take notes in your IEN (page 17) . (Be prepared to discuss during the next class) Article in the Google Classroom.

2) READ: "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God" In your IENs (page 18) Sermon in the Google Classroom.
As you read, make note of:
1. all the images that come to mind (imagery)
2. all the feelings that this sermon evokes or attempts to evoke
3. the tone and how the imagery contributes to the tone
4. the parts of this sermon where you think those in his audience may have fainted and cried and why you picked those parts (yes, it has been stated that listeners in his original audience actually fainted and cried during parts of the sermon)
5. Edward's overall message to sinners and what he wishes to teach them

Be prepared to discuss during the next class.

THE IEN TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE IS IN THE GOOGLE CLASSROOM FOR YOUR REFERENCE.

As we enter the end of quarter one, a final extra credit opportunity awaits you.  You need to find out who Joseph Welch was and what his role was in ending the "Red Scare". You must type your answer in this form by 5PM on the 24th.

Day 18-19 (10/16-10/21) AP LANG: Crucible Intro, Grammar Check, IENs, Essay Resubmissions

1. On 10/16-10/17, that was the first official timed writing. This was not and will not be graded. Students will do a few more and get to choose which one they want me to grade.
2. There was also a pop quiz on the Fallacy Notes which were for homework the previous class.
3. On 10/18-10/21 there was a "Grammar Check" assignment. There was a "busy picture" posted on the board and students had to create a loaded sentence following this format: Article adjective noun, appositive, verb adverb prepositional phrase conjunction rest of sentence. (This activity does not need to be made up for those who were absent.)
4. There was a handout given out. It is titled "Modes of Persuasion: Ethos, Logos, and Pathos". Students need to cut it out and paste it into their Interactive English Notebooks (IENs) on the next page (the one after "The Thesis").  Students who were absent will need to go to their assigned folder located in the classroom on the materials table and get theirs.
5. Students will have the opportunity to resubmit their essays. The procedure to do so is below as well as posted in the Google Classroom.
6. There was a reading assigned two class periods ago: The Introduction of the Crucible. Those who didn't have the black book were supposed to read the pdf that was uploaded in Google Classroom. Based on that reading, there were 4 questions that students were tasked to answer in their IENs. Those questions are below. Students who were absent will need to make this up:

Introduction to The Crucible Questions:

1. Explain in detail what the driving force was behind Miller’s imagination?
2. Explain the parallel between Miller’s work and the state of the country at the time.
3. Explain how this work stems from personal accounts of Miller.
4. Explain why the bodies of those convicted were not given respectful/proper burials and what the reasoning was behind this act.

Resubmission Process for ICB Essay

I stated in class that there would be no resubmissions. However, on major assignments, I did state at the beginning of the year that resubmissions would be offered and you would have 1 week from the time the essays were returned. I must honor that and with that being said, all (A and B day) who wish to resubmit must do so by 9AM on Monday, October 28 following the rules below:

In order to resubmit, you MUST:
1. Submit your new/revised essay by 9:00 AM EST on Monday, October 28 in the Google Classroom under the "ICB ESSAY RESUBMISSIONS DUE BY 10/28 9AM" tab.

THEN...

2. Print your original paper.
3. Print your new paper.
4. Provide a written/typed explanation as to what you changed/removed/added to your new paper.
5. Print the rubric (attached to the Google Classroom announcement and assignment tab).
6. Staple the entire packet.
7. Physically turn in this packet by 4:15 PM on Monday, October 28 in my classroom.

PLEASE NOTE: I WILL NOT ACCEPT THE EXCUSE OF "I THOUGHT I HAD UNTIL 4:15 TO SUBMIT" AS IT CLEARLY STATES ABOVE THAT YOU NEED TO SUBMIT IN THE GOOGLE CLASSROOM BY 9:00 AM AND THEN HAND ME A HARD COPY PACKET BY 4:15 PM ON THAT SAME DAY.

PLEASE ALSO NOTE: IF YOU DO NOT MEET THE ABOVE RESUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS BY THE DEADLINE, YOUR RESUBMISSION WILL BE NULL AND VOID AND YOUR ORIGINAL GRADE WILL REMAIN.

*You can earn up to half of your missed points.

Day 18 (10/16-10/17) ENG I: Assessment & Intro to TKAM

ENG I

1. Assessment today on "Marigolds" and "The House on Mango Street"
2. Author Bio Activity for Harper Lee
3. Interactive Notebook Set-up

Day 17 (10/14-10/15) AP LANG: Timed Writing Practice, Crucible Intro, Finish Logical Fallacies Notes

AP

UNIT 1 TEST RECAP
We briefly went over the exam. This gave scholars the opportunity to address any concerns or questions they may have had.

BASICS OF THE THESIS

__________ is true because of _____, _______, and _____.

• Most important sentence in your essay.
• Your thesis is a one-sentence summary of your essay.
• Has a topic and a claim. The claim shows the reader how you feel about the topic.
• Includes specifics about the points/areas you will use to explain you claim.

SAMPLE TIMED WRITING

Scholars were given 25 minutes to try their hand at starting a timed writing.

HOMEWORK

1. Complete the Logical Fallacies notes in your notebook.
2. Read and annotate "The Introduction" of The Crucible.  If you have the black cover, the introduction is in there. If you have any other version, you will need to go to the Google Classroom to read it. Be prepared to discuss by Friday, Oct. 18 (A-Day) and Monday, Oct. 21 (B-day).

ENG I (Day 15-16) 10/7-10/11 (Margiolds Homework & Spirit Week)

ENG I

• We completed the intro lessons on Mon-Tues (10/7-10/8) in StudySync.
• Students were assigned StudySync textbooks that will be housed in the classroom.  If students have homework they will then take their books home with them.
• On Thursday and Friday, we focused more on the textual dependent questions for "Marigolds". Those students who did not finish, must complete the questions at home nand bring their work to class on Monday and Tuesday of this upcoming week.
• Next week is Spirit Week.  Here are the themes:


Monday- Pajama Day

Tuesday- Tropical/Tourist day (Hawaiian shirts, leis, khaki pants, binoculars, cameras, anything that seems like your stereotypical tourist)!

Wednesday- Wayback Wednesday (students can dress from any decade)

Thursday- Jersey Day (students can wear any sport team apparel and jerseys)

Friday- Class Colors Day (students should dress according to their respective class’ color)

- Freshman wear WHITE

Day 16 (10/10-10/11) AP LANG: Notebook Set Up, Intro to the AP Exam, Timed Writings, & Logical Fallacies

AP

COMPOSITION NOTEBOOK SET-UP
Today we set-up the composition notebooks which will be used throughout the rest of the year to keep lessons, major notes, journals, and reading responses. The composition notebooks are ideal for this type of set up. I will collect these periodically and the Table of Contents needs to match and the content that has been delivered in class must be in the notebook and easy to located.

In the notebooks, we discussed the ins and outs of the AP exam, timed writing tips, and logical fallacies. The slides to the notes can be found here. 

You should really try to get a composition notebook as was stated on the syllabus if you do not have one.

SUMMER READING ASSIGNMENT

Summer Reading Extension Students: your book, questions, outline, and essay are all due by 9 AM October 25. NO LATE ASSIGNMENTS WILL BE ACCEPTED as this extension is 2 months from the original due date AND all of you have had quite a bit of in class time to work (some of you have chosen to talk instead, but nevertheless, the time was given). NO LATE ASSIGNMENTS WILL BE ACCEPTED. NO EXCEPTIONS. "I left it on my bed...I couldn't print...I forgot what today was...I shared it with you...I emailed it to you...I was abducted by Martians last night and when they returned me, they took my book..." whatever your excuse, I don't care to hear or consider any of them. Love ya, mean it. If you are going to be absent, you need to turn it in early.

Submit any digital work you have in the NEW Google Classroom Assignment Tab made specifically for you. Ask me if you are unsure about it.

UPCOMING TIMED WRITING

When we return to class, we will have our first timed writing practice. 

THE CRUCIBLE

Additionally, you will be assigned your first reading assignment for "The Crucible" by Arthur Miller as well as the requirements for journal entries.

SPIRIT WEEK

Next week is Spirit Week (here are the themes:

Monday- Pajama Day

Tuesday- Tropical/Tourist day (Hawaiian shirts, leis, khaki pants, binoculars, cameras, anything that seems like your stereotypical tourist)!

Wednesday- Wayback Wednesday (students can dress from any decade) 

Thursday- Jersey Day (students can wear any sport team apparel and jerseys)

Friday- Class Colors Day (students should dress according to their respective class’ color)

-         Freshman wear WHITE

-         Sophomores wear BLUE

-         Juniors wear RED

-         Seniors wear BLACK

Day 15 (10/7-10/8) AP LANG: Final Exam & Name Cards

AP

Students have 45 minutes to complete their exams. Those who miss the exam today will need schedule a make-up appointment to take the test BEFORE Friday, October 11.  All notes/supplements/articles will be collected at the end of the exam and will be handed back once all exams have been accounted for. 

• Secure your copy of "The Crucible" by Arthur Miller by October 10.
• Summer Reading Extension Students: your book, questions, outline, and essay are all due by 9 AM October 25. NO LATE ASSIGNMENTS WILL BE ACCEPTED as this extension is 2 months from the original due date AND all of you have had quite a bit of in class time to work (some of you have chosen to talk instead, but nevertheless, the time was given). NO LATE ASSIGNMENTS WILL BE ACCEPTED. NO EXCEPTIONS. "I left it on my bed...I couldn't print...I forgot what today was...I shared it with you...I emailed it to you...I was abducted by Martians last night and when they returned me, they took my book..." whatever your excuse, I don't care to hear or consider any of them. Love ya, mean it. If you are going to be absent, you need to turn it in early.
• Started working on the Name Cards after the test. Finished cards are due at the next class.

YOUR CARD MUST: 

• Have at least 1 image of you. 
• 5 images TOTAL that reflect who you are. 
• At least 2 quotes that reflect your personal belief/motto/mantra 
• Be colorful 
• Have your name clearly visible.

Thursday, October 10, we will begin our next unit of "The Crucible" by Arthur Miller. The best version to get is the black cover. If you have the other 2, that's fine. No worries. You may enter a raffle this week to win a copy. You will enter the drawing by submitting Falcon Feathers. I will pull the winner on Friday, October 11. I am not going to announce this in class. I want to see who actually reads my blog.  Congratulations to the 4 students who took advantage of the extra credit!

Day 14 (10/3-10/4) AP Lang & Comp (Final Exam)

AP

Final exam is today. Students can expect to take the entire class period. Those who miss the exam today will need schedule a make-up appointment to take the test BEFORE Friday, October 11.  All notes/supplements/articles will be collected at the end of the exam and will be handed back once all exams have been accounted for. 

• Secure your copy of "The Crucible" by Arthur Miller by Monday, October 7.
• Summer Reading Extension Students: your book, questions, outline, and essay are all due by 9 AM October 25. NO LATE ASSIGNMENTS WILL BE ACCEPTED as this extension is 2 months from the original due date AND all of you have had quite a bit of in class time to work (some of you have chosen to talk instead, but nevertheless, the time was given). NO LATE ASSIGNMENTS WILL BE ACCEPTED. NO EXCEPTIONS. "I left it on my bed...I couldn't print...I forgot what today was...I shared it with you...I emailed it to you...I was abducted by Martians last night and when they returned me, they took my book..." whatever your excuse, I don't care to hear or consider any of them. Love ya, mean it. If you are going to be absent, you need to turn it in early.
• ALL: bring in a current photo of yourself (doesn't need to be larger than 5x7) for our next class. We are working on an activity in class and it will be due on Thursday and Friday of next week. You can upload your pictures online to Walgreens and have them printed for less than $1.00 and they will be ready same day.

Monday, October 7, we will begin our next unit of "The Crucible" by Arthur Miller. The best version to get is the black cover. If you have the other 2, that's fine. No worries. You may enter a raffle this week to win a copy. You will enter the drawing by submitting Falcon Feathers. I will pull the winner on Thursday, October 3. I am not going to announce this in class. I want to see who actually reads my blog.  The extra credit that was on the previous blog is still open for today and tomorrow, but I am only accepting it at the start of class for both classes.

Day 13-14 (10/1-10/4) English I

ENG I

• Started and finished the first read of "Marigolds" by Eugenia Collier.
• We split off into groups and continued to read and annotate "Marigolds".
• Anyone who has missed any lessons above in StudySync, will need to complete them by next week (10/11)

We are starting our first official unit in the next few days.  As mentioned in my weekly emails, I am asking for students to purchase their own copy of To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee by the end of next week (Oct. 11). 

Students can bring me $8.00 by Friday, October 4, to purchase a book from me.  This way, you don’t have to worry about trying to order one in time. 

I have received some donated books already. Therefore, if you are unable to purchase a copy, please let me know as soon as possible so that I can secure one for your child. If you are able to purchase an extra copy, I welcome as many as you are able to donate. Students will be reading in class, but they will also be expected to read and annotate at home and I want to make sure all students can participate outside of class.

Day 13 (10/1-10/2) AP Lang (Essays and Crucible)

AP

A few reminders...

For the final ICB Exam:
1. bring your book (YOU MUST HAVE YOUR BOOK...everyone!)
2. bring your articles (if you never printed them, you should...you will not be able to use the Chromebook or your phone, or anyone else's articles).
3. Bring whatever notes you have, especially the rhetorical triangle notes.

This is a paper exam and will probably take the entire class period.

For the essay due this evening:
1. Double-space your entire essay.
2. Works cited page goes on a page by itself.
3. Do a spell check.
4. Check your word count by highlighting the actual paragraphs and checking the word count that way. Your heading and title do not count.
5. Review the rubric.

Consider this: This is your first essay with me.  For many of you, this is your first essay that you have to actually use textual evidence, properly, and some of you are stressing out. Relax. You can only do your best and then, learn from mistakes, and grow from there. No one has "arrived" when it comes to anything. There is and will always be room for growth. DO NOT ALLOW THIS ESSAY TO CAUSE YOU ANY MORE STRESS THAN NECESSARY. IT WON'T DO ANYTHING BUT MAKE YOU SICK. When you have completed your essay, TURN IT IN, log off, and go do something that you enjoy. This is only day 13...we have a whole 70-ish more to go. YOU WILL BE FINE!

• Writing Lab: last day to work on essays, get peer reviews, have me check over your opening paragraphs and format.
• ALL ESSAYS FOR BOTH A & B DAY ARE DUE IN THE GOOGLE CLASSROOM BY 11:59 PM ON WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 2. NO EXCEPTIONS. NO LATE ESSAYS WILL BE ACCEPTED. IF YOU DO NOT KNOW HOW TO HIT "TURN IN" OR "SUBMIT ASSIGNMENT" ON THE GOOGLE CLASSROOM, YOU NEED TO LEARN BEFORE YOU LEAVE CLASS TODAY. BOTTOM LINE. 
• Unit One ICB Assessment on Thursday October 3 and Friday October 4.
• If you are absent, you will need to make an appointment with me and make this assessment up PRIOR TO  Friday, October 11.
• YOU WILL NEED A BOOK FOR THIS ASSESSMENT.
• YOU WILL NEED ALL HANDOUTS, ARTICLES, AND NOTES.
• ALL students are expected to take this exam (regardless of whether or not you have completed the summer assignment. It has been 1 month. You should have at least finished reading the book by now, especially with all the class time that has been given to everyone to work on essays.
• HOMEWORK:
• Keep working on essays.
• Secure your copy of "The Crucible" by Arthur Miller by Monday, October 7.
• Summer Reading Extension Students: your book, questions, outline, and essay are all due by 9 AM October 25. NO LATE ASSIGNMENTS WILL BE ACCEPTED as this extension is 2 months from the original due date AND all of you have had quite a bit of in class time to work (some of you have chosen to talk instead, but nevertheless, the time was given). NO LATE ASSIGNMENTS WILL BE ACCEPTED. NO EXCEPTIONS. "I left it on my bed...I couldn't print...I forgot what today was...I shared it with you...I emailed it to you...I was abducted by Martians last night and when they returned me, they took my book..." whatever your excuse, I don't care to hear or consider any of them. Love ya, mean it. If you are going to be absent, you need to turn it in early.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING YOUR ESSAY ASSIGNMENT:

Due to the fact that I have given more class time than I planned and offered after-school assistance with this essay, there will not be any re-submissions for this essay. Check the rubric that is attached on the Google Classroom Assignment. Proofread your work. Have a peer review it. You've been given ample time in class to work. It is due by 11:59 pm, 12:01 is late. Late essay WILL BE HEAVILY PENALIZED.

ON TUESDAY, OCTOBER 1 AFTER SCHOOL (4:15-5:30), I WILL BE AVAILABLE TO OFFER  FEEDBACK ON YOUR ESSAYS PRIOR TO SUBMISSION. I WILL NOT GRADE/EDIT YOUR ESSAY IN FRONT OF YOU DURING THIS SESSION. I WILL OFFER FEEDBACK, SUGGESTIONS, AND REMINDERS. THIS IS ALSO A GREAT OPPORTUNITY TO KNOCK OUT THE FINAL PIECES OF YOUR ESSAY WITH MINIMAL DISTRACTIONS.

Monday, October 7, we will begin our next unit of "The Crucible" by Arthur Miller. The best version to get is the black cover. If you have the other 2, that's fine. No worries. You may enter a raffle this week to win a copy. You will enter the drawing by submitting Falcon Feathers. I will pull the winner on Thursday, October 3. I am not going to announce this in class. I want to see who actually reads my blog.  Additionally, here is an extra credit opportunity (up to 5 extra points on your ICB final exam). You must present this to me at the start of class on either Thursday, October 3 (A-day) or Friday, October 4 (B-day). Here is the challenge: you must hand write (legibly) the answers to the following questions about Truman Capote (each correct answer is an extra credit point: (1) What was his real name? (2) What is a roman à clef? (3) What was the first roman à clef that Capote wrote? (4) When is Capote's birthday? (5) Where was Capote born?

Day 12 (9/27-9/30)

AP

PLEASE REVIEW THE LATE WORK POLICY ON THE SYLLABUS.

• Rhetorical Triangle Review: in groups, we created a rhetorical triangle and discussed the best way to go about constructing one. Note are available in the separate AP tab on this blog.
• Writing Lab: after the triangle assignment, the class time was provided for everyone to work on their essays.
• ALL ESSAYS FOR BOTH A & B DAY ARE DUE IN THE GOOGLE CLASSROOM BY 11:59 PM ON WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 2. NO EXCEPTIONS. NO LATE ESSAYS WILL BE ACCEPTED.
• Unit One ICB Assessment on Thursday October 3 and Friday October 4.
• If you are absent, you will need to make an appointment with me and make this assessment up PRIOR TO  Friday, October 11.
• YOU WILL NEED A BOOK FOR THIS ASSESSMENT.
• ALL students are expected to take this exam (regardless of whether or not you have completed the summer assignment. It has been 1 month. You should have at least finished reading the book by now, especially with all the class time that has been given to everyone to work on essays.
• HOMEWORK:
• Keep working on outlines and start essays. 
• Secure your copy of "The Crucible" by Arthur Miller by Monday, October 7.
• Summer Reading Extension Students: your book, questions, outline, and essay are all due by 9 AM October 25. NO LATE ASSIGNMENTS WILL BE ACCEPTED as this extension is 2 months from the original due date. NO EXCEPTIONS.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING YOUR UPCOMING MAJOR ASSIGNMENT:

There will not be any resubmissions for this outline. There will not be any resubmissions for this outline. There will not be any resubmissions for this outline. There will not be any resubmissions for this outline. There will not be any resubmissions for this outline. There will not be any resubmissions for this outline.  

There is a rubric for the essay as well. 

ON TUESDAY, OCTOBER 1 AFTER SCHOOL (4:15-5:30), I WILL BE AVAILABLE TO OFFER  FEEDBACK ON YOUR ESSAYS PRIOR TO SUBMISSION. I WILL NOT GRADE YOUR ESSAY IN FRONT OF YOU DURING THIS SESSION. I WILL OFFER FEEDBACK, SUGGESTIONS, AND REMINDERS. THIS IS ALSO A GREAT OPPORTUNITY TO KNOCK OUT THE FINAL PIECES OF YOUR ESSAY WITH MINIMAL DISTRACTIONS.

ENG I

• Started the first read of "Marigolds" by Eugenia Collier.
• We split off into groups and continued to read and annotate "Marigolds".

Anyone who has missed any lessons above in StudySync, will need to complete them by next week.

Day 11 (9/25-9/26)

AP

• Warm-Up: In Google Class, complete the reading response for Welty.
• Work on Outlines and Essays
• OUTLINES ARE DUE FOR BOTH CLASSES BY 11:59 PM ON THIS FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 27.
• ALL ESSAYS FOR BOTH A & B DAY ARE DUE IN THE GOOGLE CLASSROOM BY 11:59 PM ON WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 2. NO EXCEPTIONS. NO LATE ESSAYS WILL BE ACCEPTED.
• Unit One ICB Assessment on Thursday October 3 and Friday October 4.
• If you are absent, you will need to make an appointment with me and make this assessment up PRIOR TO  Friday, October 11.
• HOMEWORK:
• Keep working on outlines and start essays. 
• Secure your copy of "The Crucible" by Arthur Miller by Monday, October 7.
• Summer Reading Extension Students: your book, questions, outline, and essay are all due by 9 AM October 25. NO LATE ASSIGNMENTS WILL BE ACCEPTED as this extension is 2 months from the original due date. NO EXCEPTIONS.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING YOUR UPCOMING MAJOR ASSIGNMENT:

Outlines have all received some form of feedback. There is a rubric attached to the outline assignment tab. The final essay assignment now has a rubric attached to that as well. I will be available during lunch if you still have questions about your outlines. I will not be offering any additional feedback on the outlines outside of what has already been offered. When you submit or resubmit your outline by 11:59 PM on this Friday, September 27, I will grade it using the rubric. There will not be any resubmissions for this outline. There will not be any resubmissions for this outline. There will not be any resubmissions for this outline. There will not be any resubmissions for this outline. There will not be any resubmissions for this outline. There will not be any resubmissions for this outline.  

There is a rubric for the essay as well. 

ON TUESDAY, OCTOBER 1 AFTER SCHOOL (4:15-5:30), I WILL BE AVAILABLE TO OFFER  FEEDBACK ON YOUR ESSAYS PRIOR TO SUBMISSION. I WILL NOT GRADE YOUR ESSAY IN FRONT OF YOU DURING THIS SESSION. I WILL OFFER FEEDBACK, SUGGESTIONS, AND REMINDERS. THIS IS ALSO A GREAT OPPORTUNITY TO KNOCK OUT THE FINAL PIECES OF YOUR ESSAY WITH MINIMAL DISTRACTIONS. 

ENG I

• Started the first read of "Marigolds" by Eugenia Collier.
• We stopped at the 3rd paragraph today after completing the warm-up activities.

Anyone who has missed any lessons above in StudySync, will need to complete them by next week.

Day 10 (9/23-9/24)

AP

• Outlines were returned. Almost 100% of the outlines submitted need to either be completed or need major work. Class time was given to revise outlines or seek guidance from me. 
• ALL ESSAYS FOR BOTH A & B DAY ARE DUE IN THE GOOGLE CLASSROOM BY 11:59 PM ON MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 30. NO EXCEPTIONS. NO LATE ESSAYS WILL BE ACCEPTED.
• Guidance office presentations for the 2nd half of class.
• HOMEWORK: Read and annotate "Listening" by Eudora Welty. Article in the Goggle Classroom.

ENG I

• Exploring StudySync
• Annotations
• Context Clues
• Reading Comprehension Strategies

Anyone who has missed the 3 lessons above in StudySync, you are responsible for completing these assignments by the end of the week. I am available during lunch if you need to catch up during then, BUT you will need to make an appointment with me first to make sure that I will be in my room AND to get a hall pass.

Day 9 (9/19-9/20)

AP

• Work on outlines. You really should use the template that was provided recently in the Google Classroom.
• All AP forms need to be turned into Student Services by Friday.
• B-Day scholars: your outlines need to be complete by the end of class on 9/20
• CELL PHONES are becoming an issue. Please be aware that the expectation is for you to NOT have your phones out during class unless I state that they are allowed. I will be confiscating them for the entire class period (step 1) if this continues to be an issue.

*AP Study Hall Group Read went very well! Thank you to those of you who came out and read the article with me! You made my teacher heart smile! (I have Falcon Feathers for you!!!)
**Summer Reading Resubmission deadline extended for ALL to Friday, September 20 by 9AM.

ENG I

Today, we explored StudySync and started the introduction lessons on annotating and looking for context clues. If you were absent, please visit this slideshow to get instructions on how to complete the lessons.

• Photo Release Forms: please bring those back in. I would like to post more than just pictures of either an empty classroom, the backs and sides of people's heads, or selfies, although I do like a good selfie. Please get those signed in brought back into class so that I can have your lovely mugs on my teacher Instagram page!

(2) Final Poem is due on 9/23 (A-Day); 9/24 (B-Day) IN CLASS. 
Example Symbol Poem (written by Mrs. Blackwell)
Journal Entry Requirements

Day 8 (9/17-9/18)

AP

• Finish group mini-essays
• Start working on the outline. The information is in the Google Classroom. 4A Scholars, I have revised the original Google Assignment and it now provides you with an editable template for the outline. This is a better tool than the sample that was originally provided.
• Google Classrooms have been split up. There is now a 4A class and a 4B class.
• All AP forms need to be turned into Student Services by Friday.
• Everyone needs to be in the online College Board AP course. There will be assignments given in this online course and regardless of whether or not you are taking the test in the Spring, you will need to be in this online class.
• A-Day scholars: your outlines need to be complete by the end of class on 9/19
• B-Day scholars: your outlines need to be complete by the end of class on 9/20
• Photo Release Forms: please bring those back in. I would like to post more than just pictures of either an empty classroom, the backs and sides of people's heads, or selfies, although I do like a good selfie. Please get those signed in brought back into class so that I can have your lovely mugs on my teacher Instagram page!

*AP Study Hall Group Read: tomorrow, 9/19, I will be reading the Welty article and would be willing to read and annotate with a group after school from 4:00-4:30 in room 112 (Mr. A's room-I have study hall duty). This would be a great opportunity for you to get the reading out of the way. It is coming up for homework in the next day or so. This is not required. It is completely optional.

**Summer Reading Resubmission deadline extended for ALL to Friday, September 20 by 9AM.

ENG I

Today, we spent half of the class brainstorming for the poem that we are going to have to right. The poem is expected to be similar to the one that scholars were tasked to analyze in class (attached below). They then used a brainstorming guide to help come up with their own pieces for a poem of their own.

The remaining part of class was used to get everyone logged into a new program that we will be using throughout the remainder of the school year: StudySync. The first time was a little rough getting to the properly location but eventually, the class ended up in the right spot. Time was very limited, so when we return for our next class, we will be able to spend more time navigating through it.

• Photo Release Forms: please bring those back in. I would like to post more than just pictures of either an empty classroom, the backs and sides of people's heads, or selfies, although I do like a good selfie. Please get those signed in brought back into class so that I can have your lovely mugs on my teacher Instagram page!

B-Day scholars did not do a journal today as we had even less time to work due to the early release.

(1) JOURNAL: 917: What is the worst or best piece of advice you have ever received?

(2) Final Poem is due on 9/23 (A-Day); 9/24 (B-Day) IN CLASS. 
Example Symbol Poem (written by Mrs. Blackwell)
Journal Entry Requirements

Day 7 (9/13-9/16)

AP

• Heavy work load today...but with friends. :)
• So, today we worked on 2 major activities in preparation for our upcoming assessment on ICB, Ericsson and Didion (Welty to be added soon!). We worked in groups on a mini compare/contrast essay, comparing the works of Ericsson and Didion. This activity was not only to get everyone talking more about the texts, but also to start working in the Google Classroom on an actual document so that ALL could see what a well-formatted academic essay should look like. Those who already knew how to format the essay were able to ensure their groups met that criteria. Proper formatting is definitely something that everyone in this class will need to know how to do.
• There was no homework assigned tonight.
• When we meet again, we will being the Outline Assignment.
• Google Classrooms were split up so that A-day scholars would have a separate room from the B-day scholars as there may come a time where we end up on different pages.
• HW: None

ENG I

Today, we discussed how to properly set-up and write journals in this class. Then we wrote our first journal which was a quote. Students were given specific instructions as to what their journal responses should look like. They then pasted or taped those instructions into their composition notebooks. If you do not have a journal, you will need to get one. If you cannot get one, please let me know. These journals will be collected and are test grades. Therefore, students will need to ensure that they stay on top of them and follow the expectations as outline for them.

We did a quick review of literary terms such as metaphor, simile, symbols/symbolism, and sensory words. After going on those terms, students were given a poem to analyze. This poem is an exact replica of what they will be expect to imitate in their own writing as we will be creating our own symbol poems. Students who did not complete the classwork assignment must complete it at home and return it to the homework box by 9 am on the next day of my class. When we meet again, students will start to brainstorm to collect ideas for their own poem.

(1) JOURNAL: 913/916: “Achievement is the death of endeavor and the birth of disgust.” -Ambrose Bierce

(2) Poetry Analysis (attached): read the poem, following the instructions on the poem. You are not only identifying the figurative language and literary devices, but you are explaining them as well on the paper.

Example Symbol Poem (written by Mrs. Blackwell)
Journal Entry Requirements
Journal Entry Requirements (Honors)

Day 6 (9/11-9/12)

AP

• Warm-Up in journals
• Homework was collected and returned (- rhetorical triangles as I need to evaluate comprehension of the concept)
• Summer Reading assignments returned; resubmission process explained (more details in the AP INFO section of this blog)
• Summer Reading Assignment Redemption! Yes, you have a change to earn at least partial credit if you did not do the assignment. You have until October 25, 9am to complete the assignment.
• Voice Lesson #1: Diction (done in journals)
• "On Keeping a Notebook" discussion; take away: YOU NEED TO KNOW FOR SURE WHY DIDION KEPT A NOTEBOOK...AND MAKE SURE YOU HAVE THE PROOF TO BACK IT UP. 
• PLEASE NOTE: The unit plan has been shifted slightly. Please be sure to visit it routinely in the AP INFO section of this blog.

HW: relax.

ENG I

Research Databases and Resources Presentation
(class in the media center)

Day 5 (9/9-9/10)

AP

• Notes on The Rhetorical Triangle
• Discussion on "The Last to See Them Alive"
• Discussion on "The Ways We Lie"

HW: (1) create a rhetorical triangle between Capote, you and your selected topic (2) "On Keeping a Notebook" Joan Didion article: read, annotate, and answer the "Reader's Presence" questions. You can print and annotate or take heavy notes. Heavy notes= 2 full pages. The article is located in the Google Classroom. Didn't join the Google Classroom? You are going to need to do so. Need the code? Look in your syllabus. Don't have it anymore? Phone a friend.

All HW is due at the next class.

ENG I

Reading Assessment

Day 4 (9/4-9/6)

AP LANG

• Scholars will receive the join codes for the College Board AP Course. Students must join regardless of whether or not they are taking the exam in May.
• On 9/6-9/9 Students will receive very important forms that MUST be returned ASAP.
• A-DAY: completed "The Ways We Lie" discussion questions IN CLASS and handed them in...in class.
• B-DAY: had homework (see below)

4A HW: (1) bring a current photo of yourself to the next class (2) join the AP Online Course by FRIDAY (this is a grade!)

4B HW: (1) join the AP Online Course by FRIDAY (this is a grade!) (2) Complete "The Ways We Lie" discussion questions.

Whenever you are handed back any assignments in this class, it would behoove you to NOT throw them away. 

ENG I
Meeting in the Dell Lab

Scholars will become acclimated with getting logged into Powerschool, Google Classroom, and Socrative (where we take assessments for my class). This is also a test to see how well you can read and follow instructions. 

Classwork: There is a set of tasks to complete in the Google Classroom which will require you to explore Powerschool and learn how to submit assignments to me on the Google Classroom.

HW: 2A needs to return all verification forms and honor code forms.

Day 3 (8/30-9/3)

ENG I

• Introduction to Symbolism and Characterization

Students characterized me based on the surroundings and items in the classroom. Then we moved on to discussing symbols and how they hold various meanings for different people. For example, the sight of an owl might make one think of wisdom while someone else might instantly think about the Tootsie Pop commercial that many of us have seen for ages.

HW: none

AP LANG

BENCHMARK #1
(per unit plan)

Day 2 (8/28-8/29)

AP LANG

We are starting to get things rolling along in our AP class. Today, we started on discussion questions (handed out in class) and there was not enough time in class to finish so, scholars were instructed to take the questions and complete the rest of them at home. Scholars turned in their annotated article from the previous night's homework. Scholars also took their "In Cold Blood" books to assist with answering the discussion questions. Scholars are to bring those books back to class on Friday so that I can have them for grading summer assignments.

• Graded Summer Reading Assignments: AP Scholars can expect to receive their graded summer reading assignments around September 9-10.
• Per Unit Plan...First Practice Exam: Friday, August 30 (A-Day) Tuesday, September 3 (B-Day) NO WORRIES!!! TRUST ME IT WILL BE OKAY.
• "The Ways We Lie" article was collected.
• Late Arrivals: For those students recently added to AP Language and Composition, your Summer Reading Assignment is due on October 21, 2019.

ENG I

Scholars turned in their reflection letters and today's class was focused on teamwork and building relationships as we continue to navigate through the newness of high school. There was no HW assigned.

Grading In Progress for ENG I Summer Reading Assignments: Scholars can expect to receive their graded summer reading assignments back around September 16-17.

First Day of School

Today was the first day of school and everything went smoothly. ENG I was assigned a reflection letter for homework and AP Lang was assigned their first article to read and annotate which is due the next time we meet. The link to the article is below.

The basic first day of school stuff happened. We went over policies and procedures, routines, and the syllabus. This is just the first day so I expect that there will be plenty of questions as we go along.

ENG I HW: Reflection Letter

AP HW: Ericsson: The Ways We Lie

Opening the Year 2019-2020

Hello Parents and Students! Below is some important information to be aware of as we start our classes. Please see the notes below about each document.

Parent/Student Information Sheet

This is the same as the paper version which will be sent home on the first day of class. Please complete this online version or paper version for my records. If you complete an online version, please return the paper version with the student's name filled out and actual signatures at the bottom.

Google Classroom

Outside of this classroom blog, I will be posting a lot in our Google Classroom space. This is a wonderful place to go if you have missed class or if you have missed something in class. Handouts, class notes, and other important resources will be posted here. Use the codes below for your specific class to gain access. Remember to join the class using your DPS Google Account (first_last@dpsnc.net) and your DPS password (the same you use to access computers on campus).

AP English III: j9jd535

English I- Period 1A: ti79hy

English I- Period 1B: 6xmqghx

English I- Period 2A: 2hc86ds

English I- Period 2B: g5e4nd

Summer Reading Assignments

English I Honors

AP English III