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.
Tuesday, November 23, 2010
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!
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