Schedule for Week of 19 September:
NOTE: I am sure that everyone is anxious about his/her Summer Reading Test Results. The objective tests have been graded and I am in the process of evaluating your written responses for The Color Purple using a "generous" rubric designed for the in-class writing of essays (drafts). Do not hold your breath about receiving the results on Monday-I can not make that promise to you. Even though there was not a single question that the majority of the classes scored incorrectly-I added four points to everyone's score on The Color Purple test (50 questions/2 pts off for each) and I added five points to everyone's score on the Inherit the Wind test (47 questions/2 pts off for each). Sadly, there were still failures-yet, even without the addition of points-some of your classmates had received a 100%. For some, I got the impression that the texts were not read!
Monday, 19 September
We will complete the discussion of The World on the Turtle's Back and begin the preparation for Jonathan Edward's Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God.
This will involve listening to the sermon first (preparation for your NYS English Regents-Part One-Listening-in January 2012) while taking notes (that will be collected and graded). We will then have a whole-class discussion-your overall reaction-"What makes this SERMON so famous? Why is it taught in American Literature classes at both the high school and college levels?" Next, you will be randomly assigned to a small group to complete an activity that your group will eventually present to the class-each group will be assigned different questions. Obviously, this will take us several class periods to complete.
DO NOT FORGET ABOUT THE WEEKLY ASSIGNMENTS: Weekly Paragraphs in response to a quote (see handout-only one) and your SAT Vocabulary Tests-for this week List 2-SEVEN words-study all THIRTY-and THREE words from List 1 (E Band-Thursday is your day for this since your class does not meet on Friday. F Band SAT Test and paragraph due on Friday.
Thursday, 22 September
Book Distribution: The Crucible-bring you ID card!
Sunday, September 18, 2011
Monday, September 12, 2011
ATTENTION STUDENTS: I have decided that you will only have to complete a writing assessment for The Color Purple on Tuesday, 13 September. You may also complete the test on Inherit the Wind if you need the additional time. Review your notes and visit the site I have provided below to prepare for your written response.
Saturday, September 10, 2011
Monday, 12 September: Just a reminder (see earlier post): The Color Purple objective test. Once you complete it, you will then receive the Inherit the Wind objective test. Since many of you probably completed the reading of BOTH texts during the early part of the summer, I am providing a resource to "refresh" your memory-Shmoop Reading Guides (click on this link).
NEVER substitute a reading guide for the reading of an actual text.
NOTE: Clicking on "Older Posts" will reveal additional sources to help you prepare for the Summer Reading Assessments.
Please turn-in your student contract signed if you have not yet done so. Indicate your learning style on the contract.
E-Band: Your paragraph response for the Week 1 Quotation is due on Monday, 12 September since your class does not meet on Fridays. From now on, your response to the quotations will be due on Thursdays.
Your Band will take the Short answer assessment (paragraph/essay) for The Color Purple text the next day your class is scheduled to meet. We will have a discussion of both texts focusing on the Grade 11 Theme of Movement and Progress later in the week and throughout the year integrating another texts as well.
Soon, I will post a Conferencing topic (prompt) on Nicenet for Inherit the Wind with deadlines for the posting of your response and for the "Reply" that you will post in response to a classmate's response.
Thursday/Friday: 15/16 September- SAT Vocabulary Test-LIST 1. If you band does not meet on Friday, 16 September-you will take your test on Thursday. Binder checks will be conducted on these days. Paragraph response for Week 2 also due on those days.
A Reminder: You must study ALL 30 words on the list! You will be tested on 10 of those words. See earlier post regarding the SAT Vocabulary Tests.
NEVER substitute a reading guide for the reading of an actual text.
NOTE: Clicking on "Older Posts" will reveal additional sources to help you prepare for the Summer Reading Assessments.
Please turn-in your student contract signed if you have not yet done so. Indicate your learning style on the contract.
E-Band: Your paragraph response for the Week 1 Quotation is due on Monday, 12 September since your class does not meet on Fridays. From now on, your response to the quotations will be due on Thursdays.
Your Band will take the Short answer assessment (paragraph/essay) for The Color Purple text the next day your class is scheduled to meet. We will have a discussion of both texts focusing on the Grade 11 Theme of Movement and Progress later in the week and throughout the year integrating another texts as well.
Soon, I will post a Conferencing topic (prompt) on Nicenet for Inherit the Wind with deadlines for the posting of your response and for the "Reply" that you will post in response to a classmate's response.
Thursday/Friday: 15/16 September- SAT Vocabulary Test-LIST 1. If you band does not meet on Friday, 16 September-you will take your test on Thursday. Binder checks will be conducted on these days. Paragraph response for Week 2 also due on those days.
A Reminder: You must study ALL 30 words on the list! You will be tested on 10 of those words. See earlier post regarding the SAT Vocabulary Tests.
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