ENGLISH 9 PRE- AP
Midterms will take place next Monday and Tuesday for my PRE- AP classes. I will distribute midterm information this week. The midterm will consist of a 3 page typed paper regarding Pride and Prejudice. I will distribute the information ,and the paper will be due on the date of the midterm exam. We will also discuss chapters 21-30. I will also assign the remaining chapters during the holiday break.
Monday, December 13, 2010
December 13 - 17, 2010
Yearbook
Each student will submit their newsletter article as their midterm grade. We will distribut the NCTHS newsletter Wednesday December 15, 2010 during second lunch. We will also continue selling ads. We will begin construction for the remaining pages when we return from the holiday break.
Each student will submit their newsletter article as their midterm grade. We will distribut the NCTHS newsletter Wednesday December 15, 2010 during second lunch. We will also continue selling ads. We will begin construction for the remaining pages when we return from the holiday break.
December 13 - 17, 2010
ENGLISH 10
THIS IS MIDTERM WEEK!
THURSDAY A DAY 1ST AND 2ND PERIOD
FRIDAY B DAY 1ST AND 2ND PERIOD
I will distrubute a midterm study guide Tuesday. We will discuss each item ,and the class will complete their midterm Friday. Good Luck ,and I wish you all a Happy Holiday season!
THIS IS MIDTERM WEEK!
THURSDAY A DAY 1ST AND 2ND PERIOD
FRIDAY B DAY 1ST AND 2ND PERIOD
I will distrubute a midterm study guide Tuesday. We will discuss each item ,and the class will complete their midterm Friday. Good Luck ,and I wish you all a Happy Holiday season!
December 13 - December 17
English 9
THIS IS MIDTERM WEEK!
THURSDAY IS A DAY 1ST AND 2ND PERIOD
FRIDAY IS B DAY 1ST AND 2ND PERIOD
I will distribute a midterm study guide and each student will place notes within their composition notebook.
We will discuss each item during the next class meeting. The next class meeting will be the midterm date.
Good Luck and I wish you all a Happy Holiday season.
THIS IS MIDTERM WEEK!
THURSDAY IS A DAY 1ST AND 2ND PERIOD
FRIDAY IS B DAY 1ST AND 2ND PERIOD
I will distribute a midterm study guide and each student will place notes within their composition notebook.
We will discuss each item during the next class meeting. The next class meeting will be the midterm date.
Good Luck and I wish you all a Happy Holiday season.
Tuesday, November 23, 2010
November 29 - December 3, 2010
ENGLISH 9 PRE - AP
The next reading selection is.... Pride and Prejudice. The author is Jane Austen. It is a wonderful read. We will begin reading in class. The deadline is December 17, 2010. Each student will submit a research paper regarding the selection as their midterm.
They will also complete questions 28-53 from their mock AP diagnostic test. The test is designed to introduce them to the format and questions he or she will encounter on the AP exam in the future. I look forward to a great read, a great discussion, and great research papers.
The next reading selection is.... Pride and Prejudice. The author is Jane Austen. It is a wonderful read. We will begin reading in class. The deadline is December 17, 2010. Each student will submit a research paper regarding the selection as their midterm.
They will also complete questions 28-53 from their mock AP diagnostic test. The test is designed to introduce them to the format and questions he or she will encounter on the AP exam in the future. I look forward to a great read, a great discussion, and great research papers.
November 29 - December 3, 2010
ENGLISH 9
It is now time to prepare for speech presentations. Each student will present a speech based upon the topic he or she selected in class. They will view "Effective Communication". The video is designed to present the do's and dont's regarding public speaking.
After the speech presentations, we will revisit the eight parts of speech. We will define and identify the eight parts of speech in preparation for the midterm.
It is now time to prepare for speech presentations. Each student will present a speech based upon the topic he or she selected in class. They will view "Effective Communication". The video is designed to present the do's and dont's regarding public speaking.
After the speech presentations, we will revisit the eight parts of speech. We will define and identify the eight parts of speech in preparation for the midterm.
November 29 - December 3, 2010
ENGLISH 10
Due to some students not being prepared to give his or her speech presentation last Tuesday, I am offering a second chance. Those who did not present will have an opportunity to do so. After the presentations, we will review Sinners in the Hands of an angry God.
It is now time to prepare for the midterm. It will cover grammar and writing assessment prompts. We will review the eight parts of speech, define the eight parts of speech and identify the eight parts of speech. We will also review the requirements regarding the writing assessment. We will define persuasive, descriptive, expository, and narrative essay prompts.
Due to some students not being prepared to give his or her speech presentation last Tuesday, I am offering a second chance. Those who did not present will have an opportunity to do so. After the presentations, we will review Sinners in the Hands of an angry God.
It is now time to prepare for the midterm. It will cover grammar and writing assessment prompts. We will review the eight parts of speech, define the eight parts of speech and identify the eight parts of speech. We will also review the requirements regarding the writing assessment. We will define persuasive, descriptive, expository, and narrative essay prompts.
November 29 - December 3, 2010
Yearbook
The break is over. It is now time to begin placing the finishing touches on the NCTHS yearbook.
We will finalize the freshman and sophomore class favorite pages. We will also finalize the senior formal pages. I will submit the pages December tenth.
It is also time to begin construction of the NCTHS FALCON NEWSLETTER! Each student will be responsible for typing and submitting an article to the newletter. We will finalize the newsletter and submit it to the student body before leaving for the Christmas holidays. I look forward to the upcoming article submissions.
The break is over. It is now time to begin placing the finishing touches on the NCTHS yearbook.
We will finalize the freshman and sophomore class favorite pages. We will also finalize the senior formal pages. I will submit the pages December tenth.
It is also time to begin construction of the NCTHS FALCON NEWSLETTER! Each student will be responsible for typing and submitting an article to the newletter. We will finalize the newsletter and submit it to the student body before leaving for the Christmas holidays. I look forward to the upcoming article submissions.
Monday, November 15, 2010
October 15 - 19, 2010
ENGLISH 9
We will begin with the basics of grammar. We are returning to nouns, pronouns, adjectives, adverbs, conjunctions, verbs, prepositions and interjections. Yes, it the eight parts of speech. I have noticed that there is a challenge that still exist in identifying the eight parts of speech. We will focus on each part of speech until I am convinced that it is okay to move forward.
They will also read two literature selections this week. They will also proceed to write two journal entries. The purpose of the entry is to examine their ability to write small paragraphs on personal subject matter before we proceed to writing essays.
We will begin with the basics of grammar. We are returning to nouns, pronouns, adjectives, adverbs, conjunctions, verbs, prepositions and interjections. Yes, it the eight parts of speech. I have noticed that there is a challenge that still exist in identifying the eight parts of speech. We will focus on each part of speech until I am convinced that it is okay to move forward.
They will also read two literature selections this week. They will also proceed to write two journal entries. The purpose of the entry is to examine their ability to write small paragraphs on personal subject matter before we proceed to writing essays.
October 15 - 19, 2010
YEARBOOK
We will take Freshman and Sophomore class favorite photos Thursday after second lunch in the library. The class will also begin constructing the NCTHS newsletter. Pages 1-48 will be submitted to the yearbook company November 30, 2010.
We will take Freshman and Sophomore class favorite photos Thursday after second lunch in the library. The class will also begin constructing the NCTHS newsletter. Pages 1-48 will be submitted to the yearbook company November 30, 2010.
October 15 - 19, 2010
ENGLISH 10
The class will proceed to review adjectives and adverbs. After reviewing and discussing their workbook exercises, they will complete a quiz identifying adjectives and adverbs. The class will also review the following essay formats: persuasive, descriptive, narrative and expository. We will define each and discuss the writing assessment standards.
The class will complete a mock writing assessment essay. Each will receive a prompt. They are to respond to the prompt. Each student will have forty-five minutes to respond. We will also discuss several literature selections and identify the short story elements within each selections.
The class will proceed to review adjectives and adverbs. After reviewing and discussing their workbook exercises, they will complete a quiz identifying adjectives and adverbs. The class will also review the following essay formats: persuasive, descriptive, narrative and expository. We will define each and discuss the writing assessment standards.
The class will complete a mock writing assessment essay. Each will receive a prompt. They are to respond to the prompt. Each student will have forty-five minutes to respond. We will also discuss several literature selections and identify the short story elements within each selections.
October 15 - 19, 2010
ENGLISH 9 PRE AP
This week I will select their next required reading. My choices are as follows:
This week I will select their next required reading. My choices are as follows:
- Pride and Prejudice
- Farenheit 451
- Dune
- The Red Badge of Courage
Wednesday, November 3, 2010
November 1- 5, 2010
English 10
They say that the third time is a charm. I think that was the case. My English 10 students identified their eight parts of speech for the third time this week. Overall, they did well. They will complete their test next Tuesday. After discussing the third attempt, each student began writing his or her narrative essay. Each student was given a variety of prompts. They were to select one and write his or her essay. This is in preparation for the writing assessment that will take place in 2011. I will return each essay ,and we will discuss the results based upon the writing assessment criteria and standards. I look forward to well written essays.
They say that the third time is a charm. I think that was the case. My English 10 students identified their eight parts of speech for the third time this week. Overall, they did well. They will complete their test next Tuesday. After discussing the third attempt, each student began writing his or her narrative essay. Each student was given a variety of prompts. They were to select one and write his or her essay. This is in preparation for the writing assessment that will take place in 2011. I will return each essay ,and we will discuss the results based upon the writing assessment criteria and standards. I look forward to well written essays.
November 1- 5, 2010
English 9 Pre- AP
It is the NUMBER ONE fear of many Americans. PUBLIC SPEAKING. Yes, it is that time to begin speech presentations. My A day group presented Monday ,and they did an outstanding job! My B day will present Friday and next Tuesday. We will review the speech requirements and view various speeches.
Preparation is the key. A good speaker is a prepared speaker. They are allowed only five notecards. No one wants to listen to anyone read a speech. Practice! Practice! Practice! The class also define figurative language terms in an effort to understand future selections within the AP course material. I look forward to the speeches. They have been great thus far! Once again, preparation is the key! During November 8-12 , I will introduce the next required reading ,and we will begin discussing their upcoming research paper.
It is the NUMBER ONE fear of many Americans. PUBLIC SPEAKING. Yes, it is that time to begin speech presentations. My A day group presented Monday ,and they did an outstanding job! My B day will present Friday and next Tuesday. We will review the speech requirements and view various speeches.
Preparation is the key. A good speaker is a prepared speaker. They are allowed only five notecards. No one wants to listen to anyone read a speech. Practice! Practice! Practice! The class also define figurative language terms in an effort to understand future selections within the AP course material. I look forward to the speeches. They have been great thus far! Once again, preparation is the key! During November 8-12 , I will introduce the next required reading ,and we will begin discussing their upcoming research paper.
November 1- 5, 2010
Media Publications
This is the week in which we will finalize the first forty-eight pages within the NCTHS 2010-2011 yearbook. We will meet the deadline! It was a challenge ,but we still have several pages that remain. While we wait on the senior formal photos, we will shift our focus towards the construction of the NCTHS 2010-2011 newsletter. You can anticipate various events, dates, and activities displayed within the newsletter. Each student will have a story to cover and submit to the NCTHS staff and/or editor. With any newsletter, old news is old news. Therefore, time is of the essence. There will be deadlines. I look forward to it! Let's get to work!
This is the week in which we will finalize the first forty-eight pages within the NCTHS 2010-2011 yearbook. We will meet the deadline! It was a challenge ,but we still have several pages that remain. While we wait on the senior formal photos, we will shift our focus towards the construction of the NCTHS 2010-2011 newsletter. You can anticipate various events, dates, and activities displayed within the newsletter. Each student will have a story to cover and submit to the NCTHS staff and/or editor. With any newsletter, old news is old news. Therefore, time is of the essence. There will be deadlines. I look forward to it! Let's get to work!
November 1- 5, 2010
English 9
The focus within this week has become identifying prepositions and reading three literature selections.
Due to some students feeling as if they were not ready for the test, I decided to re teach the information regarding prepositions. We will discuss the exercise Wednesday and my Bday class will take their test Friday. Each selection will consist of the following: Characters, Setting, Plot, Conflict, Resolution, Genre, Theme, Mood, Protagonist and Antagonist. We will discuss and apply the short story elements with each selection. They are Disguises, Full Circle, and Liberty. I have encouraged each student to study. They placed their notes in their composition notebook. I look forward to stellar performances!
The focus within this week has become identifying prepositions and reading three literature selections.
Due to some students feeling as if they were not ready for the test, I decided to re teach the information regarding prepositions. We will discuss the exercise Wednesday and my Bday class will take their test Friday. Each selection will consist of the following: Characters, Setting, Plot, Conflict, Resolution, Genre, Theme, Mood, Protagonist and Antagonist. We will discuss and apply the short story elements with each selection. They are Disguises, Full Circle, and Liberty. I have encouraged each student to study. They placed their notes in their composition notebook. I look forward to stellar performances!
Friday, October 15, 2010
October 18 - 22, 2010
ENGLISH 9
It is a new nine weeks. Its time to begin again. We will discuss the literature selection Disguises. How would you handle a situation if those involved didnt speak English? How well do you handle stress? These are just a few questions that we will discuss pertaining to the selection. We will also review the fifteeen literary terms in which they defined last week such as personification, foreshadowing, anecdote, genre, etc.,
Because many are still challenged with using formal language within their writing, we will continue to write everyday. We will begin with journal entries until they are ready to proceed to writing essays. They will write two journal entries next week. We will review the common mistakes people make when writing. I will return the entries and discuss any errors. I look forward to a productive week.
It is a new nine weeks. Its time to begin again. We will discuss the literature selection Disguises. How would you handle a situation if those involved didnt speak English? How well do you handle stress? These are just a few questions that we will discuss pertaining to the selection. We will also review the fifteeen literary terms in which they defined last week such as personification, foreshadowing, anecdote, genre, etc.,
Because many are still challenged with using formal language within their writing, we will continue to write everyday. We will begin with journal entries until they are ready to proceed to writing essays. They will write two journal entries next week. We will review the common mistakes people make when writing. I will return the entries and discuss any errors. I look forward to a productive week.
October 18 - 22, 2010
ENGLISH 9 PRE - AP
ITS TEST TIME!!! We have finished H. G. Well's The Time Machine. Some enjoyed the read while others did not. Its okay as long as they weathered the storm. My A day class will complete their test Monday. My B day class will complete their test Wednesday due to a test review on Tuesday. I will return the test papers and discuss the essay prompts. Each student was also to complete an essay in MLA format pertaining to H.G. Well's background information. They will type a 2 page essay with a works cited page.
My A day will turn it in Monday. My B day will turn it in Tuesday. I look forward to each read.
ITS TEST TIME!!! We have finished H. G. Well's The Time Machine. Some enjoyed the read while others did not. Its okay as long as they weathered the storm. My A day class will complete their test Monday. My B day class will complete their test Wednesday due to a test review on Tuesday. I will return the test papers and discuss the essay prompts. Each student was also to complete an essay in MLA format pertaining to H.G. Well's background information. They will type a 2 page essay with a works cited page.
My A day will turn it in Monday. My B day will turn it in Tuesday. I look forward to each read.
October 18 - 22, 2010
YEARBOOK
Last week was filled with many activities. There was theNCTHS spirit week, the NCTHS pep rally, the NCTHS freshman mixer, the NCTHS senior formals, and the NCTHS make up picture day. Yes,it was a busy week. With all the excitement, our yearbook staff was able to gather many photos. They will spend this week placing those photos onto their pages. Thursday October 21, 2010 is senior an junior class favorite photos. They will take place in the library after second lunch. We look forward to capturing many memories within the 2010 - 2011 school year.
Last week was filled with many activities. There was theNCTHS spirit week, the NCTHS pep rally, the NCTHS freshman mixer, the NCTHS senior formals, and the NCTHS make up picture day. Yes,it was a busy week. With all the excitement, our yearbook staff was able to gather many photos. They will spend this week placing those photos onto their pages. Thursday October 21, 2010 is senior an junior class favorite photos. They will take place in the library after second lunch. We look forward to capturing many memories within the 2010 - 2011 school year.
October 18 - 22, 2010
ENGLISH 10
I dont know about you ,but I believe in SECOND CHANCES. Therefore, I allowed each student to turn in his or her research paper rough draft Tuesday October 19, 2010. After viewing several, it was obvious that they were not ready to submit the final copy. Each student will turn in his or her draft Tuesday. I will return the drafts Wednesday. The final copy is due Friday. It is worth a total of two test grades. I CANT THINK OF ANY BETTER WAY TO BEGIN THE SECOND NINE WEEKS.
I look forward to reading each paper. I also look forward to viewing a job well done. I had to remind the class about the purpose of the assignment. Many thought that the purpose was to receive an "A". That was not the purpose. While I would love for all to receive an "A", the purpose was to allow them the ability to create your own thesis statement, gather research, and most importantly to know what you're doing. There is a purpose to every assignment. I explained mine. I wish them luck when they turn them in.
I dont know about you ,but I believe in SECOND CHANCES. Therefore, I allowed each student to turn in his or her research paper rough draft Tuesday October 19, 2010. After viewing several, it was obvious that they were not ready to submit the final copy. Each student will turn in his or her draft Tuesday. I will return the drafts Wednesday. The final copy is due Friday. It is worth a total of two test grades. I CANT THINK OF ANY BETTER WAY TO BEGIN THE SECOND NINE WEEKS.
I look forward to reading each paper. I also look forward to viewing a job well done. I had to remind the class about the purpose of the assignment. Many thought that the purpose was to receive an "A". That was not the purpose. While I would love for all to receive an "A", the purpose was to allow them the ability to create your own thesis statement, gather research, and most importantly to know what you're doing. There is a purpose to every assignment. I explained mine. I wish them luck when they turn them in.
Thursday, September 30, 2010
October 11 - 15, 2010
ENGLISH 9
When we return, we will begin reviewing compound sentences. Due to the scores, we will revisit
action and linking verbs. We will complete another practice in class ,and we will proceed to complete a quiz.
Each student will disucss the literature selections Caline and Disguises. They will place notes in their composition book regarding each selection. I will also return journal entries. We will discuss spelling errors,
punctuation errors and the use of formal language.
When we return, we will begin reviewing compound sentences. Due to the scores, we will revisit
action and linking verbs. We will complete another practice in class ,and we will proceed to complete a quiz.
Each student will disucss the literature selections Caline and Disguises. They will place notes in their composition book regarding each selection. I will also return journal entries. We will discuss spelling errors,
punctuation errors and the use of formal language.
October 11- 15, 2010
English 9 PRE - AP
When we return, each student should have finished H. G. Wells The Time Machine.
We will discuss and identify examples of visual imagery, simile, metaphor, personification, allusion to an ancient king, verbal irony, oxymoron, and foreshadowing among other examples of figurative language within The Time Machine .
Each student will take his or her test on Oct. 14, 2010 (A Day) or Oct. 15, 2010 (B Day).
Once the test is complete,we will begin addressing the fear of many Americans... PUBLIC SPEAKING.
Yes, it is time for a SPEECH PRESENTATION.
When we return, each student should have finished H. G. Wells The Time Machine.
We will discuss and identify examples of visual imagery, simile, metaphor, personification, allusion to an ancient king, verbal irony, oxymoron, and foreshadowing among other examples of figurative language within The Time Machine .
Each student will take his or her test on Oct. 14, 2010 (A Day) or Oct. 15, 2010 (B Day).
Once the test is complete,we will begin addressing the fear of many Americans... PUBLIC SPEAKING.
Yes, it is time for a SPEECH PRESENTATION.
October 11- 15, 2010
English 10
Rough drafts will be returned Tuesday October 12, 2010.
We will discuss discuss and review MLA format, parenthetical citation, and works cited within each student's rough draft.
The class will also review transitive and intransitive verbs, prepositions and conjunctions.
RESEARCH PAPERS ARE DUE OCTOBER 15, 2010.
Rough drafts will be returned Tuesday October 12, 2010.
We will discuss discuss and review MLA format, parenthetical citation, and works cited within each student's rough draft.
The class will also review transitive and intransitive verbs, prepositions and conjunctions.
RESEARCH PAPERS ARE DUE OCTOBER 15, 2010.
October 11- 15, 2010
YEARBOOK
SENIOR FORMALS-- OCTOBER 15, 2010 at NCTHS 8:00 - 10:00
Discuss Senior class favorite photo date and location
Discuss Junior class favorite photo date and location
Vote for Sophomore class favorites
Vote for Freshmen class favorites
Discuss Fall Photo Make up Day
SENIOR FORMALS-- OCTOBER 15, 2010 at NCTHS 8:00 - 10:00
Discuss Senior class favorite photo date and location
Discuss Junior class favorite photo date and location
Vote for Sophomore class favorites
Vote for Freshmen class favorites
Discuss Fall Photo Make up Day
Friday, September 24, 2010
September 27- October 1, 2010
ENGLISH 9 PRE- AP
Each student did a great job reciting his or her poem last week. Some were nervous ,but they did a great job. Over the weekend, each student was assigned to read the first three chapters of H. G. Wells The Time Machine. It's our latest selection. Upon arriving to the class, I will have several questions for each student to complete in an effort to determine if he or she read the material. I will return the information and discuss the chapters during the next class meeting.
Each student will proceed to read the remaining chapters of the book. When we return from the break, we will discuss the seleciton identifying archetype, denotation, connotation, idioms, metaphors, similie, personification, pun, etc within the selection. The test is October 14th (A day) and October 15th (B day).
Each student did a great job reciting his or her poem last week. Some were nervous ,but they did a great job. Over the weekend, each student was assigned to read the first three chapters of H. G. Wells The Time Machine. It's our latest selection. Upon arriving to the class, I will have several questions for each student to complete in an effort to determine if he or she read the material. I will return the information and discuss the chapters during the next class meeting.
Each student will proceed to read the remaining chapters of the book. When we return from the break, we will discuss the seleciton identifying archetype, denotation, connotation, idioms, metaphors, similie, personification, pun, etc within the selection. The test is October 14th (A day) and October 15th (B day).
September 27 - October 1, 2010
ENGLISH 10
It's time for a Research Paper!
TOPIC: American literature 1800-1939
PAGE: 3-5 typed pages (does not include works cited page)
FORMAT: MLA
ROUGH DRAFT DUE DATE: Friday October 1, 2010
FINAL COPY DUE DATE: Friday October 15, 2010
Each student placed notes in their composition notebook regarding the following:
I. Reasearch Paper Requirements -- Organization
II. MLA format
III. Introduction
IV. Thesis Statement
V. Parenthetical Citation
VI. Plagiarism
VII. Works Cited Page
The class will go to the computer lab next week to gather information for his or her research paper.
The rough draft is due Friday October 1, 2010.
I will return the draft when we return from fall break.
The final copy is due October 15, 2010
It's time for a Research Paper!
TOPIC: American literature 1800-1939
PAGE: 3-5 typed pages (does not include works cited page)
FORMAT: MLA
ROUGH DRAFT DUE DATE: Friday October 1, 2010
FINAL COPY DUE DATE: Friday October 15, 2010
Each student placed notes in their composition notebook regarding the following:
I. Reasearch Paper Requirements -- Organization
II. MLA format
III. Introduction
IV. Thesis Statement
V. Parenthetical Citation
VI. Plagiarism
VII. Works Cited Page
The class will go to the computer lab next week to gather information for his or her research paper.
The rough draft is due Friday October 1, 2010.
I will return the draft when we return from fall break.
The final copy is due October 15, 2010
September 27 - October 1, 2010
ENGLISH 9
I will return the action and linking verb workbook activity. We will review and discuss the workbook activity. I will also return and discuss the compound sentence practice. The class will proceed to complete a quiz pertaining to the literature selection Caline.
I will proceed to introduce and define transitive and intransitive verbs. I will also proceed to introduce and define verb phrases. The class will complete and discuss the workbook activity pertaining to transitive, intransitive verbs, and verb phrases. Each student will read another literature selection and identify the characters, plot, conflict, theme, setting and resolution regarding the selection in his or her composition notebook. Each student will also write a journal entry.
I will return the action and linking verb workbook activity. We will review and discuss the workbook activity. I will also return and discuss the compound sentence practice. The class will proceed to complete a quiz pertaining to the literature selection Caline.
I will proceed to introduce and define transitive and intransitive verbs. I will also proceed to introduce and define verb phrases. The class will complete and discuss the workbook activity pertaining to transitive, intransitive verbs, and verb phrases. Each student will read another literature selection and identify the characters, plot, conflict, theme, setting and resolution regarding the selection in his or her composition notebook. Each student will also write a journal entry.
September 27 - October 1, 2010
Yearbook
NCTHS PICTURE DAY IS THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 27, 2010!
1. Organize Fall Photo Schedule
2. Discuss faculty photos and organization
3. Continue to construct layout pages
4. Continue to sell ads to local businesses within the area
NCTHS PICTURE DAY IS THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 27, 2010!
1. Organize Fall Photo Schedule
2. Discuss faculty photos and organization
3. Continue to construct layout pages
4. Continue to sell ads to local businesses within the area
Friday, September 17, 2010
September 20 - 24, 2010
English 9
I will return and discuss journal entry rewrites. I will also return and discuss Friday's test . Due to the low scores on the compound sentence portion, I will reteach writing compound sentences. Each student will complete another activity that consists of writing compound sentences.
The class will also complete and discuss linking verbs, action verbs, and verb phrases using their workbook. Each student will read the selection Initiation from the literature book. We will proceed to complete a quiz identifying the characters, theme, plot, conflict, and resolution within Initiation.
September 20 - 24, 2010
ENGLISH 9 PRE- AP
The Time Machine by H. G. Wells is the new selection!!
I will distribute the books Tuesday and Wednesday of next week.
The test is scheduled for October 14th (A day) and 15th ( B Day).
Each student will recite his or her poem for the poetry outloud competion Friday Sept. 24th.
The class will begin discussing speech presentations.
Due to the poetry outloud competition, I had to reschedule the speech presentations.
We will discuss Sept. 24th , and we will begin Monday September 27th selecting topics and discuss the techniques associated with capturing your audience's attention.
September 20 - 24, 2010
ENGLISH 10
I will return and discuss Friday's test. Students will also submit their expository essays. They had an opportunity to proofread it during the weekend prior to turning it in Tuesday. I will grade and return the essays based upon the writing assessment levels. The levels are as follows:
Level I -- does not meet the standard
Level II -- partially meets the standard
Level IV -- meets the standard
Level V -- exceeds the standard
We will discuss the time period associated with English 10. Each student will complete a 2 page typed paper analyzing the time period and the works within the period. The paper is due Friday September 24, 2010. Students will identify subject/verb agreement and active and passive voice.
September 20 - 24, 2010
YEARBOOK
1. Organize fall photo schedule -- September 30th2. Finalize junior and senior class favorite votes
3. Continue gathering photos for pages
4. Continue to sell ads to local businesses
5. Continue to promote yearbook sales
Sunday, September 12, 2010
September 13 - 17, 2010
ENGLISH 9 PRE - AP
1. I will return the To Kill A Mockingbird transition assignment.
2. The class will review the process of writing an essay.
3. I will announce the next novel WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 15, 2010.
4. Each student must have the book MONDAY SEPTEMBER 27, 2010 .
4. Each student will define literary terms such as foil, archetype, symbolism, theme, diction, etc.,
5. The class will discuss the terms and their importance within the next novel.
6. Each student will view a video regarding public speaking.
7. Each student will select his or her topic.
8. each student will begin gathering information for his or her speech presentation.
9. We will begin speech presentations MONDAY SEPTEMBER 20, 2010.
10. Due to the large number of students in each class, it may take two class periods to complete the
presentation (s).
September 13 - 17, 2010
ENGLISH 9
1. I will return the quiz ,and we will discuss The Scarlet Ibis quiz.
2. I will also return their workbook exercises pertaining to sentence and sentence fragments.
3. The class will list the eight parts of speech.
4. The class will proceed to focus on four of the eight parts of speech.
5. The class will begin defining noun, verb, pronoun and adjective.
6.. Each student will complete a grammar and literature study guide.
7. The class will review the lit seletions Thank You Mam, The Scarlet Ibis, and Dog Star.
8. The class will discuss the grammar and literature guide.
9. The class will take his or her test FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 17, 2010.
September 13 - 17, 2010
ENGLISH 10
1. Due to expository essay introduction errors, each student will have an opportunity to rewrite his or her
introduction before writing the expository essay.
2. Each student will proceed to write his or her expository essay once I have viewed and approved the
rewrite.
3. The class will read and discuss lit selection.
4. Using the workbook, the class will discuss and review pronouns.
5. Each student will complete a grammar and literature study guide.
6. The class will discuss the guide.
7. Each student will complete his or her test FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 17, 2010.
SEPTEMBER 13-17, 2010
NCTHS YEARBOOK
1. After each student selected his or her layout last week, the students will be gathering photos for their pages this week.
2. The NCTHS yearbook staff is diligently promoting yearbook presales.
You can purchase a yearbook today! The cost is thirty-five dollars.
You may contact Ms. Cotton at 256-428-7800 for further informaiton.
3. The NCTHS baby photo deadline is Friday September 17, 2010.
4. Lifetouch will be on campus October 15, 2010 to take senior formal photos.
It will take place in the auxiliary gym from 8:00 - 10:00.
5. The NCTHS senior formal deadline is October 31, 2010.
Sunday, September 5, 2010
September 6 - September 10, 2010
ENGLISH 9 PRE- AP
1. Return and disuss To Kill A Mockingbird tests -- A day
2. B day--- Complete To Kill A Mockingbird test
3. Introduce public speaking assignment
4. Discuss future speech assignments
5. Review transitions and connectors
6. Introduce next novel -- TBA
7. Define and discuss literary terms
8. Select speech topics
1. Return and disuss To Kill A Mockingbird tests -- A day
2. B day--- Complete To Kill A Mockingbird test
3. Introduce public speaking assignment
4. Discuss future speech assignments
5. Review transitions and connectors
6. Introduce next novel -- TBA
7. Define and discuss literary terms
8. Select speech topics
September 6 - September 10, 2010
ENGLISH 9
1. Quiz on Scarlet Ibis
2. Review simple and compound sentences
3. Complete simple and compound sentences -- 2nd opportunity due to low grades with first worksheet
4. Write journal entry
5. Define and identify run on sentence, sentence fragment
6. Review lit selection -- Thank You Mam
7. Place lit notes in composition notebook
1. Quiz on Scarlet Ibis
2. Review simple and compound sentences
3. Complete simple and compound sentences -- 2nd opportunity due to low grades with first worksheet
4. Write journal entry
5. Define and identify run on sentence, sentence fragment
6. Review lit selection -- Thank You Mam
7. Place lit notes in composition notebook
September 6 - September 10, 2010
ENGLISH 10
1. Discuss lit selection -- The Devil and Tom Walker
2. Define and Identify demonstrative and interrogative pronouns -- workbook
3. Review writing assessment levels -- Levels I, II, III, IV
4. Introduce and define expository essay
5. Write expository essay
6. Complete Tom Walker quiz
1. Discuss lit selection -- The Devil and Tom Walker
2. Define and Identify demonstrative and interrogative pronouns -- workbook
3. Review writing assessment levels -- Levels I, II, III, IV
4. Introduce and define expository essay
5. Write expository essay
6. Complete Tom Walker quiz
September 6 - September 10, 2010
Yearbook
1. Gather monetary support from local business
2. Finalize Jerry Damson yearbook ad (with staff) photo
3. Promote Senior ad sales
4. Promote NCTHS pre sales
5. Continue gathering page layout photos and information
1. Gather monetary support from local business
2. Finalize Jerry Damson yearbook ad (with staff) photo
3. Promote Senior ad sales
4. Promote NCTHS pre sales
5. Continue gathering page layout photos and information
Monday, August 30, 2010
Ausgust 30 - September 3, 2010
ENGLISH 9 PRE-AP
1. Discuss and complete To Kill A Mockingbird packet
2. Review and essay outline
3. Discuss introduction, body, and conclusion techniques
4. Introduce and discuss transitions and connectors guide
5. Complete To Kill A Mockingbird group activity
6. Complete To Kill A Mockingbird test A day -- Thursday September 2, 2010
B day -- Wednesday September 1, 2010
1. Discuss and complete To Kill A Mockingbird packet
2. Review and essay outline
3. Discuss introduction, body, and conclusion techniques
4. Introduce and discuss transitions and connectors guide
5. Complete To Kill A Mockingbird group activity
6. Complete To Kill A Mockingbird test A day -- Thursday September 2, 2010
B day -- Wednesday September 1, 2010
August 30 - September 3, 2010
ENGLISH 9
1. Complete simple and compound sentence worksheet p. 132 and 133
2. Return and discuss simple and compound sentence worksheet
3. Discuss short story elements within Dog Star
4. Place notes within composition notebook pertaining to Dog Star
5. Read Thank You Maam -- page 109
6. Complete Thank You Maam quiz
7. Understanding the parts of speech -- page 47 and 48 (Grammar and Language Workbook)
8. Write journal entry
1. Complete simple and compound sentence worksheet p. 132 and 133
2. Return and discuss simple and compound sentence worksheet
3. Discuss short story elements within Dog Star
4. Place notes within composition notebook pertaining to Dog Star
5. Read Thank You Maam -- page 109
6. Complete Thank You Maam quiz
7. Understanding the parts of speech -- page 47 and 48 (Grammar and Language Workbook)
8. Write journal entry
August 30 - September 3, 2010
ENGLISH 10 1. Discuss Lit selection that was read last Friday.
2. Return and discuss reflexive and intensive pronoun quiz
3. Review and discuss writing assessment standards
4. Distribute and discuss descriptive essay rubric
5. Write a descriptive essay adhering to descriptive essay rubric guidelines
6. Identify and define demonstrative and interrogative pronouns
7. Introduce new lit selection-- TBA
8. Identify short story elements within the selection
2. Return and discuss reflexive and intensive pronoun quiz
3. Review and discuss writing assessment standards
4. Distribute and discuss descriptive essay rubric
5. Write a descriptive essay adhering to descriptive essay rubric guidelines
6. Identify and define demonstrative and interrogative pronouns
7. Introduce new lit selection-- TBA
8. Identify short story elements within the selection
August 30- September 3,2010
YEARBOOK
Monday
1. Select template and background
2. Gather monetary funds from local businesses -- Sell Ads
3. Discuss current pre sales
Thursday
1. Begin taking photos within the NCTHS campus adhering to NCTHS rules and guidelines
2. Discuss Jerry Damson ad requiring yearbook staff photo
3. Discuss senior ad sales
4. Discuss revisions to layout and template selection
Monday
1. Select template and background
2. Gather monetary funds from local businesses -- Sell Ads
3. Discuss current pre sales
Thursday
1. Begin taking photos within the NCTHS campus adhering to NCTHS rules and guidelines
2. Discuss Jerry Damson ad requiring yearbook staff photo
3. Discuss senior ad sales
4. Discuss revisions to layout and template selection
Saturday, August 21, 2010
ENGLISH 9 PRE - AP
A Day
Monday (September 23) - Due to the NCTHS and CHS library orientation, they will complete their A Lesson Before Dying test Monday.
Wednesday (September 25) - I will return the test papers and discuss it with them. They will proceed to their group and begin identifying major and minor characters, and cause/effect relationships within To Kill A Mockingbird.
Friday (September 26) - They will complete a To Kill A Mockingbird review packet using their book. We will discuss the packet Monday. They will take their test Wednesday September 1, 2010.
B Day
Tuesday (September 24) - I will return the test and discuss it with them once again. They will proceed to their group and begin discussing the major and minor characters, and cause/effect relationships within To Kill A Mockingbird.
Friday (September 27) They will complete a To Kill A Mockingbird review packet using their book. We will discuss the packet Tuesday. They will take their test Thursday September 2, 2010.
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A Day
Monday (September 23) - Due to the NCTHS and CHS library orientation, they will complete their A Lesson Before Dying test Monday.
Wednesday (September 25) - I will return the test papers and discuss it with them. They will proceed to their group and begin identifying major and minor characters, and cause/effect relationships within To Kill A Mockingbird.
Friday (September 26) - They will complete a To Kill A Mockingbird review packet using their book. We will discuss the packet Monday. They will take their test Wednesday September 1, 2010.
B Day
Tuesday (September 24) - I will return the test and discuss it with them once again. They will proceed to their group and begin discussing the major and minor characters, and cause/effect relationships within To Kill A Mockingbird.
Friday (September 27) They will complete a To Kill A Mockingbird review packet using their book. We will discuss the packet Tuesday. They will take their test Thursday September 2, 2010.
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ENGLISH 9
Due to the students participating in the NCTHS and CHS library orientation, my Aday class will take their test on A Lesson Before Dying Monday September 23, 2010.
Wednesday (September 25) - I will return their test and discuss the information with them. They will complete an exercise identifying simple and compound sentences using their workbook. I will also return their atutobiographies. As I return their autobiographies, I will address their grammatical and mechanical areas of concern in their composition notebook. They will revise the autobiography in their composition notebook.
Thursday (September 26) - We will review the simple and compound sentence exercise. We will review the areas of concern within their composition notebook. They will proceed to write a journal entry in their composition notebook.
B Day
Tuesday (Septermber 24) -I will return their test and discuss the information with them. They will complete an exercise identifying simple and compound sentences using their workbook. I will also return their atutobiographies. As I return their autobiographies, I will address their grammatical and mechanical areas of concern in their composition notebook. They will revise the autobiography in their composition notebook.
Friday (September 25) We will review the simple and compound sentence exercise. We will review the areas of concern within their composition notebook. They will proceed to write a journal entry in their composition notebook.
Due to the students participating in the NCTHS and CHS library orientation, my Aday class will take their test on A Lesson Before Dying Monday September 23, 2010.
Wednesday (September 25) - I will return their test and discuss the information with them. They will complete an exercise identifying simple and compound sentences using their workbook. I will also return their atutobiographies. As I return their autobiographies, I will address their grammatical and mechanical areas of concern in their composition notebook. They will revise the autobiography in their composition notebook.
Thursday (September 26) - We will review the simple and compound sentence exercise. We will review the areas of concern within their composition notebook. They will proceed to write a journal entry in their composition notebook.
B Day
Tuesday (Septermber 24) -I will return their test and discuss the information with them. They will complete an exercise identifying simple and compound sentences using their workbook. I will also return their atutobiographies. As I return their autobiographies, I will address their grammatical and mechanical areas of concern in their composition notebook. They will revise the autobiography in their composition notebook.
Friday (September 25) We will review the simple and compound sentence exercise. We will review the areas of concern within their composition notebook. They will proceed to write a journal entry in their composition notebook.
ENGLISH 10
Due to the class participating in the NCTHS and CHS library orientation, they were unable to take their test on The Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglas An American Slave when we returned to the classroom last Friday. Therefore, they will take their test Tuesday September 24, 2010. After the test, we will review intensive and reflexive pronouns using their Grammar and Language workbook. After the review, they will complete another practice exercise regarding reflexive and intensive pronouns. If time permits, I will return and discuss any errors within their descriptive essays.
HOMEWORK ALERT: Define and identify intensive and reflexive pronouns.
When they return on Friday, we will discuss their test regarding The Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglas An American Slave . They will complete their reflexive and intensive pronoun quiz. We will review the writing assessment criteria when I return their descriptive essays.
Due to the class participating in the NCTHS and CHS library orientation, they were unable to take their test on The Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglas An American Slave when we returned to the classroom last Friday. Therefore, they will take their test Tuesday September 24, 2010. After the test, we will review intensive and reflexive pronouns using their Grammar and Language workbook. After the review, they will complete another practice exercise regarding reflexive and intensive pronouns. If time permits, I will return and discuss any errors within their descriptive essays.
HOMEWORK ALERT: Define and identify intensive and reflexive pronouns.
When they return on Friday, we will discuss their test regarding The Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglas An American Slave . They will complete their reflexive and intensive pronoun quiz. We will review the writing assessment criteria when I return their descriptive essays.
YEARBOOK
Our Lifetouch representative visited the classroom Thursday September 19, 2010. The staff was able to view her presentation regarding the Web Ease program that will allow them to construct their page(s). After the presentation, there was a Q&A session regarding the program. Once it was complete, each student selected their user name and password. The computer lab wasn't available at the time. Therefore, the staff will begin constructing their pages Monday September 23, 2010. The staff will also select a cover and begin gathering information for the page(s) . They are excited and looking forward to capturing the memories of 2010-2011.
Our Lifetouch representative visited the classroom Thursday September 19, 2010. The staff was able to view her presentation regarding the Web Ease program that will allow them to construct their page(s). After the presentation, there was a Q&A session regarding the program. Once it was complete, each student selected their user name and password. The computer lab wasn't available at the time. Therefore, the staff will begin constructing their pages Monday September 23, 2010. The staff will also select a cover and begin gathering information for the page(s) . They are excited and looking forward to capturing the memories of 2010-2011.
Thursday, August 19, 2010
Friday, August 13, 2010
WEEK TWO Aug. 16-20
YEARBOOK
1. Select yearbook cover
2. Review page responsibilities
3. Discuss yearbook representative visit Thursday Sept. 19,2010
4. Promote Pre Sales
ENGLISH 9
1. Material/Supply Check -- Composition Notebook, Dictionary & Thesarus
2. Discuss autobiographies -- content and errors
3. Complete A Lesson Before Dying review
4. Write and discuss A Lesson Before Dying character description
5. A Lesson Before Dying test --- September 20
ENGLISH 9 PRE-AP
1. Material/Supply Check --- Composition Notebook, Dictionary & Thesarus
2. Review A Lesson Before Dying
3. Review writing literary essays
4. A Lesson Before Dying test --- September 20
ENGLISH 10
1. Return and discuss descriptive essays
2. Review writing assessment requirements
3. Read lit selection
4. Write persuasive essay
1. Select yearbook cover
2. Review page responsibilities
3. Discuss yearbook representative visit Thursday Sept. 19,2010
4. Promote Pre Sales
ENGLISH 9
1. Material/Supply Check -- Composition Notebook, Dictionary & Thesarus
2. Discuss autobiographies -- content and errors
3. Complete A Lesson Before Dying review
4. Write and discuss A Lesson Before Dying character description
5. A Lesson Before Dying test --- September 20
ENGLISH 9 PRE-AP
1. Material/Supply Check --- Composition Notebook, Dictionary & Thesarus
2. Review A Lesson Before Dying
3. Review writing literary essays
4. A Lesson Before Dying test --- September 20
ENGLISH 10
1. Return and discuss descriptive essays
2. Review writing assessment requirements
3. Read lit selection
4. Write persuasive essay
Wednesday, August 4, 2010
I'm BACK!
NCTHS students and parents:
As you all know, its that time of year again. The summer is over ,and school is officially in session.
I hope you enjoyed your vacation. Unfortunately, it is over. I look forward to the upcoming year.
I look forward to meeting you all. I also look forward to a productive yet informative school year. Welcome Back!
Sincerely,
Ms. Cotton
As you all know, its that time of year again. The summer is over ,and school is officially in session.
I hope you enjoyed your vacation. Unfortunately, it is over. I look forward to the upcoming year.
I look forward to meeting you all. I also look forward to a productive yet informative school year. Welcome Back!
Sincerely,
Ms. Cotton
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