Monday, November 28, 2011

November 28 - December 2, 2011

Sociology
B Days
Tuesday: November 29, 2011
Objective(s):
1. Introduce Chapter 6: Groups and Formal Organizations
2. Discuss final exam

Wednesday: November 30, 2011
1. Read and review Chapter 6 sections 1-4
2. Review final exam material
Homework: study for test

Friday: December 2, 2011
1. Complete Chapter 6 test
2. Begin preparation for final exam study guide

Multimedia Publications
B Days
Tuesday: November 29, 2011
Objective(s):
1. Discuss yearbook budget
2. Finalize yearbook page deadline
3. Review and criticque yearbook pages

Wednesday: November 30, 2011
Objective(s):
1. Submit December newsletter ideas
2. Discuss revisions to webpage

Friday: December 2, 2011
Objective(s)
1. Finalize yearbook pages
2. Type December newsletter article
Monday: November 28, 2011


English 9 Pre-AP
B Days Tuesday: November 29-30, 2011
Pre-AP students will begin reading Farenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury November 29, 2011. We will also begin discussing their literary analysis midterm paper. I will distribute specific guidelines Wednesday December 1, 2011.
Friday: December 2, 2011
We will begin reading Farenheit 451. I will distribute the midterm topics Thursday and I will allow each studnet to select a topic for his or her paper. We will review writing an introduction with a clear thesis statement.
Homework: Submit an introduction Tuesday December 6, 2011


November 28 - December 2, 2011

English 9 Pre-AP
A Days
Monday: November 28, 2011 
Pre-AP students will begin reading Farenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury November 28, 2011. We will also begin discussing their literary analysis midterm paper. I will distribute specific guidelines Thursday December 1, 2011.


Thursday: December 1, 2011
We will begin reading Farenheit 451. I will distribute the midterm topics Thursday and I will allow each studnet to select a topic for his or her paper. We will review writing an introduction with  a clear thesis statement.
Homework: Submit an introduction Monday December 5, 2011


English 9
A Days
Monday: November 28, 2011
English 9 students will begin defining various vocabulary terms in which he or she will need to have a dictionary in class. We will also proceed to confirm the next required reading selection. The required reading selection is Harper Lee's To Kill A Mockingbird. A classroom set is provided ,so there will not be a need to purchase the book. Students will also submit their journal entry and read Beware of the Dog.
Homework: finish reading Beware of the Dog p.687


Thursday: December 1, 2011
The class will review and define the ten vocabulary terms. We will proceed to identify the plot, characters, setting etc., within the selection. They will also proceed to identify adjectives which will be their second quiz.
Due to some low grades with the first quiz, I am allowing a second quiz. After the quiz, we will begin reading To Kill a Mockingbird.
Homework: None

Friday, November 18, 2011

After the Thanksgiving break...

       Wednesday November 23, 2011-  Friday November 25, 2011 are the scheduled Thanksgiving holiday dates.  While I know it will be busy, this is a brief overview of what you can expect after the break.  

      Pre-AP students will begin reading Farenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury November 28, 2011. We will also begin discussing their literary analysis midterm paper. I will distribute specific guidelines upon return after the Thanksgiving holiday.
    
       English 9 students will begin defining various vocabulary terms in which he or she will need to have a dictionary in class. We will also proceed to confirm the next required reading selection. I will confirm the and share the title of the book on November 28, 2011.

       Multimedia Publication students will continue to gather photos to place on their assigned yearbook pages. We will also proceed finalizing article ideas for the next issue of the NCTHS Falcons newsletter.
We will also confirm the next fundraiser.

       Sociology students will begin discussing Groups and Formal organizations. Each student will select and gather information about a specific group and/or formal organization as their midterm grade. I will confirm the details November 29, 2011. 

Enjoy your holidays and be safe.
Ms. Cotton

November 21-22, 2011

Sociology
Tuesday: November 22, 2011
1. Discuss chapter five test
2. Introduce chapter 6 : Groups and Formal Organizations
3. Define the concepts of group, social category, and social aggregate
Homework: None

Multimedia Publications
Tuesday: November 22, 2011
1. Discuss Chilli's fundraiser
2. Discuss and review budget
3. Upload and place photos onto yearbook page
Homework: None

English 9 Pre-AP
Tuesday: November 22, 2011
1. Define literary terms II
2. Identify adverbs
3. Define/Review the writing process- Prewriting, Drafting, Revising, Editing, Evaluating, Publishing
Homework: None

November 21-22, 2011

English 9 Pre-AP
November 25, 2011
Objectives:
1. Define literary terms II-- Quiz
2. Identify adverbs - Quiz
3. Review/define the writing process-  Prewriting,  Drafting, Revising, Editing, Evaluating, Publishing
Homework:None

English 9
November 25, 2011
Objectives:
1. Introduce vocabulary terms - Define vocabulary terms
2. Identify short story elements in The Osage Orange Tree -- Quiz
3. Write Journal Entry
Homework: None

Thursday, November 10, 2011

November 14 - 18, 2011

Sociology
Tuesday: November 15, 2011
Objective(s):
1. Complete Ch.5 Social Structure and Society test
2. Introduce Ch. 6 Groups and Formal Organizations
3. Define the concepts of group, social category and social language
4. List the major characteristics of primary and secondary groups
5. Describe the five types of social interaction
Homework: None

Friday: November 18, 2011
Objective(s): November 18, 2011
1. Return and discuss ch. 5 test
2. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of bureaucracy
3. Distinguish between formal and informal organizations
Homework: None

Multimedia Publications
Tuesday: November 15, 2011
Objective(s):
1. Discuss current budget
2. Submit ideas for November newsletter
3. Finalize fundraiser information
Homework: Place photos onto yearbook page  

Friday: November 18, 2011
Objective(s):
1. Confirm November newsletter contributors
2. Review November newsletter article ideas
3. Discuss revisions regarding the yearbook webpage
Homework: Place photos onto yearbook page

November 14 - 18, 2011

English 9 Pre-AP

Monday: November 14, 2011 --- A day
Tuesday: November 15, 2011 --- B day
Objective(s):
1.Define literary terms -- quiz 
2. Identify adjectives and adverbs
3. Review the writing process - prewriting, drafting, revising, editing, evaluating, and publishing  
Homework:  Prepare for second literary term and adjective and adverb quiz

Wednesday: November 16, 2011--- A day
Friday: November 18, 2011 --- B day
Objective(s):
1. Define literary terms -- quiz
2. Identify adjectives and adverbs --  quiz
3. Review and discuss writing process
4. Write introduction
Homework: Complete introduction paragraph

Thursday: November 17, 2011 --- A day
Objective(s):
1. Discuss literary term quiz
2. Discuss adjective and adverb quiz
3. Submit introduction paragraph
4. Write body paragraphs
Homework: None


English 9

Monday: November 14, 2011
Objective(s):
1. Spell commonly misspelled words
2. Demonstrate the use of commas in compound sentences
3. Review adjectives
3. Read and discuss The Osage Orange Tree -- William Strafford
Homework: Study for adjective quiz

Wednesday: November 16, 2011
Objective(s):
1. Review commonly misspelled words  
2.Identify short story elements in The Osage Orange Tree -- characters, plot, etc
3. Write a narrative frame
4. Identify adjectives -- Quiz
Homework: Study for commonly misspelled words quiz

Thursday: November 17, 2011
Objective(s):
1. Spell commonly misspelled words -- quiz
2. Discuss narrative frames The Osage Orange Tree
3. Discuss adjective quizzes
4. Define and Identify adverbs
Homework: None

Monday, November 7, 2011

November 7 - 11, 2011

English 9 Pre-AP
Monday: November 7, 2011 -- A day
Tuesday: November 8, 2011 -- B day
Objective(s):
1. Discuss verb quizzes
2. Define literary terms
3. Identify adjectives and adverbs
Homework: Complete workbook exercises 61-63

Wednesday: November 9, 2011 -- B day
Thursday: November 10, 2011 -- A day
Objective(s):
1. Identify adjectives and adverbs
2. Review and define literary terms
3. Identify tone and voice
Homework: Literary term quiz Monday November 14-- A day and November 15 -- B day

Friday: November 11, 2011
No School -- Veteran's Holiday

English 9
Monday: November 7, 2011
1. Spell commonly misspelled words
2. Write a narrative frame identifying elements within Caline -- Quiz
3. Identify adjectives
None: Complete p. 61 and 62 in workbook

Thursday: November 10, 2011
1. Spell commonly misspelled words -- Quiz
2. Discuss Caline quizzes
3. Discuss and identify adjectives
4. Write an introduction
Homework: None

November 7 - 11, 2011

Sociology
Tuesday: November 8, 2011
Objective(s):
1.Explain what sociologists mean by social structure
2. Discuss how statuses and roles are related to social structure
3. Identify anf illustrate the concepts of social structure
Homework: None

Wednesday: November 9, 2011
Objective(s):
1. Explain how culture and social structures are related.
2. Describe the means of subsistence in preindustrial societies
3. Discuss the characteristics of industrial society
4. Compare and contrast preindustrial, industrial, and postindustrial societies
Homework: Prepare for chapter five test

Friday: November 11, 2011
No School -- Veteran's Holiday
* Test will be Tuesday November 15, 2011

Multimedia Publications
Tuesday: November 8. 2011
Objective(s):
1. Discuss computer lab usage Wednesday
2. Web page Update -- discuss revisions
3. Discuss November newsletter
Homework: None

Wednesday: November 9, 2011
Objective(s):
1. Place photos onto yearbook pages
2. Finalize Senior Class Favorites
Homework: None

Friday: November 11, 2011
No School -- Veteran's Holiday