In-class assignments and class updates trump published blogs.
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
Monday
Multiple choice practice test Day One
USA Today letter to the editor is due today
Twenty-four water use log is due today
Tuesday
Multiple choice practice test Day Two
Wednesday
Multiple choice practice test answer justifications and class discussion
Thursday
Meet in the Hollywood High School Library for research paper skills and strategies
USA Today letter to the editor is assigned and due Monday
Friday
Many AP students will take the AP US History exam today; students who are in class will work in pairs on vocabulary, literary terms and test taking strategies
THE AP ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND COMPOSITION EXAMINATION IS SCHEDULED FOR WEDNESDAY, MAY 16, 2012.
Saturday, May 05, 2012
Sunday, April 29, 2012
STUDYPATH* April 30-May 3, 2012
In-class assignments and class updates trump published blogs.
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
Monday
Metropolitan Water District Guest Speaker Mr. Donnelly is scheduled in class today
USA Today letter to the editor is due today
Twenty-four hour water use handout must be completed by Friday and submitted in class
Be Waterwise....All Year Long research paper is due Friday, May 25; no extensions of deadline are permitted and no rewrites of papers will be accepted (make the first draft the best draft), except for students who will present at the Junior Defense of Thesis field trip
AP exams for selected students are scheduled for next week--see AP Bulletin for details
Tuesday
Everything's An Argument "Flashpoints" of Emotional, Ethical and Logical Arguments group work in class (pages 491-512); class presentations to be announced
Reading assignments for The Awakening by Kate Chopin scheduled in class: Chapters 1-13 are due May 21-25; Chapters 14-26 are due May 28-June 1; Chapters 27-39 are due June 4-8
Sample dialectical journals for The Awakening are discussed in class
Wednesday
Vocabulary Workshop test for review units is scheduled in class
Vocabulary Workshop review units assignment is made for Chapters 9-12
Synthesis essay is due this evening by 11:59 P.M. on turnitin.com web site
Thursday
Timed writing is scheduled for today
USA Today letter to the editor is assigned and due Monday
Friday
Library OWL and MLA appointment is scheduled for Thursday May 10
Literary terms are reviewed in class prior to the AP exam
Multiple choice practice is scheduled for today
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
Monday
Metropolitan Water District Guest Speaker Mr. Donnelly is scheduled in class today
USA Today letter to the editor is due today
Twenty-four hour water use handout must be completed by Friday and submitted in class
Be Waterwise....All Year Long research paper is due Friday, May 25; no extensions of deadline are permitted and no rewrites of papers will be accepted (make the first draft the best draft), except for students who will present at the Junior Defense of Thesis field trip
AP exams for selected students are scheduled for next week--see AP Bulletin for details
Tuesday
Everything's An Argument "Flashpoints" of Emotional, Ethical and Logical Arguments group work in class (pages 491-512); class presentations to be announced
Reading assignments for The Awakening by Kate Chopin scheduled in class: Chapters 1-13 are due May 21-25; Chapters 14-26 are due May 28-June 1; Chapters 27-39 are due June 4-8
Sample dialectical journals for The Awakening are discussed in class
Wednesday
Vocabulary Workshop test for review units is scheduled in class
Vocabulary Workshop review units assignment is made for Chapters 9-12
Synthesis essay is due this evening by 11:59 P.M. on turnitin.com web site
Thursday
Timed writing is scheduled for today
USA Today letter to the editor is assigned and due Monday
Friday
Library OWL and MLA appointment is scheduled for Thursday May 10
Literary terms are reviewed in class prior to the AP exam
Multiple choice practice is scheduled for today
Sunday, April 22, 2012
STUDYPATH* April 23-27, 2012
In-class assignments and class updates trump published blogs.
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
Monday
Literary terms are discussed in class
MWD Power Point ""20% by 2020" is scheduled for today and tomorrow
Prep Week Two ballot is finalized with vote scheduled tomorrow
Video forms distributed and signed by all students for June 7 trip to Metropolitan Water District of Southern California
USA Today letter to the editor assignment is due today
Work in Everything's An Argument continues in class all week
Tuesday
Literary terms are discussed in class
Prep Week Two ballot voting is scheduled for today
Water Cases Nine and Ten are due today; the cases are reassigned to students in Periods Three and Four and due next Tuesday
Wednesday
Multiple choice practice for the AP English Language exam is scheduled
Thursday
Timed writing is scheduled for today
USA Today letter to the editor is assigned and due Monday
Friday
Multiple choice practice for the AP English Language exam is scheduled
Guest speaker from Metropolitan Water District is scheduled for Monday; student questions are due in class today
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
Monday
Literary terms are discussed in class
MWD Power Point ""20% by 2020" is scheduled for today and tomorrow
Prep Week Two ballot is finalized with vote scheduled tomorrow
Video forms distributed and signed by all students for June 7 trip to Metropolitan Water District of Southern California
USA Today letter to the editor assignment is due today
Work in Everything's An Argument continues in class all week
Tuesday
Literary terms are discussed in class
Prep Week Two ballot voting is scheduled for today
Water Cases Nine and Ten are due today; the cases are reassigned to students in Periods Three and Four and due next Tuesday
Wednesday
Multiple choice practice for the AP English Language exam is scheduled
Thursday
Timed writing is scheduled for today
USA Today letter to the editor is assigned and due Monday
Friday
Multiple choice practice for the AP English Language exam is scheduled
Guest speaker from Metropolitan Water District is scheduled for Monday; student questions are due in class today
Saturday, April 14, 2012
STUDYPATH* April 16-20, 2012
In-class assignments and class updates trump published blogs.
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
Monday
Two-paragraph AP Exam Prep Week One analysis is due today (first paragraph should explain whether prep week was beneficial or not; second paragraph should explain why or why not)
Water Cases Seven and Eight are due Tuesday
USA Letter to the Editor is due today
Answers to the multiple choice test from last week are provided in class
Working outlines of the fifteen-page "Junior Defense of Thesis" research papers are exchanged with peers for analysis and corrections
Tuesday
Modern Language Association formatting protocols from the Online Writing Lab (OWL) at Purdue are introduced in class
Work in Everything's An Argument continues in class this week
Vocabulary Workshop review units assignment is made and deadline announced (postponed until tomorrow)
Model "Junior Defense of Thesis" research papers are reviewed in class
Water Conservation "20% by 2020" power point presentation is scheduled for today
Wednesday
Literary terms are reviewed in class
MLA formatting requirements discussion continues
Metropolitan Water District guest speaker date to be announced
KQED water video is scheduled to be screened in class
Vocabulary Workshop review units responses are due Friday (complete pages 105-116; skip analogies)
Thursday
USA Today letter to the editor is assigned and due Monday
Multiple choice practice or timed writing is scheduled for today
Friday
Vocabulary Workshop units review assignment is due in class; test is scheduled for Monday
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
Monday
Two-paragraph AP Exam Prep Week One analysis is due today (first paragraph should explain whether prep week was beneficial or not; second paragraph should explain why or why not)
Water Cases Seven and Eight are due Tuesday
USA Letter to the Editor is due today
Answers to the multiple choice test from last week are provided in class
Working outlines of the fifteen-page "Junior Defense of Thesis" research papers are exchanged with peers for analysis and corrections
Tuesday
Modern Language Association formatting protocols from the Online Writing Lab (OWL) at Purdue are introduced in class
Work in Everything's An Argument continues in class this week
Vocabulary Workshop review units assignment is made and deadline announced (postponed until tomorrow)
Model "Junior Defense of Thesis" research papers are reviewed in class
Water Conservation "20% by 2020" power point presentation is scheduled for today
Wednesday
Literary terms are reviewed in class
MLA formatting requirements discussion continues
Metropolitan Water District guest speaker date to be announced
KQED water video is scheduled to be screened in class
Vocabulary Workshop review units responses are due Friday (complete pages 105-116; skip analogies)
Thursday
USA Today letter to the editor is assigned and due Monday
Multiple choice practice or timed writing is scheduled for today
Friday
Vocabulary Workshop units review assignment is due in class; test is scheduled for Monday
Saturday, April 07, 2012
Working Outline for Junior Defense of Thesis Paper
There have been some inquiries from students about how to complete this brief working outline; a suggested model sample working outline was distributed in class the week preceding spring break.
Use two handouts (these were provided to students) "Essential Questions about Water in California: Including the Delta and its Species and Habitats" and a four-page "Be Waterwise...All Year Long" abstract/prompt as tools to develop a preliminary skeleton outline of what the fifteen-page paper will cover. Pay particular attention to the mandate of 20% statewide reduction in water use by 2020 and the numbering and lettering of the last three paragraphs of page two of the abstract/prompt handout. Then review the Challenge One and Challenge Two information from page three to address the answers to questions posed for each Challenge, adding any additional points necessary.
Read the web site of Metropolitan Water District, click on member agencies to get ideas, and start to access information on the website source handout that was provided.
READ THE MATERIALS IN DEPTH AND THINK THROUGH A PRELIMINARY SKETCH OF WHAT THE PAPER WILL STATE, WHAT IT WILL PROVE, AND WHAT IT WILL DEFEND.
IF YOUR WORKING OUTLINE NEEDS REVISION, SUGGESTIONS WILL BE PROVIDED FOR THE REWRITE!
Use two handouts (these were provided to students) "Essential Questions about Water in California: Including the Delta and its Species and Habitats" and a four-page "Be Waterwise...All Year Long" abstract/prompt as tools to develop a preliminary skeleton outline of what the fifteen-page paper will cover. Pay particular attention to the mandate of 20% statewide reduction in water use by 2020 and the numbering and lettering of the last three paragraphs of page two of the abstract/prompt handout. Then review the Challenge One and Challenge Two information from page three to address the answers to questions posed for each Challenge, adding any additional points necessary.
Read the web site of Metropolitan Water District, click on member agencies to get ideas, and start to access information on the website source handout that was provided.
READ THE MATERIALS IN DEPTH AND THINK THROUGH A PRELIMINARY SKETCH OF WHAT THE PAPER WILL STATE, WHAT IT WILL PROVE, AND WHAT IT WILL DEFEND.
IF YOUR WORKING OUTLINE NEEDS REVISION, SUGGESTIONS WILL BE PROVIDED FOR THE REWRITE!
Tuesday, March 27, 2012
STUDYPATH* April 9-13, 2012
In-class assignments and class updates trump published blogs.
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
Monday-Friday
Sample sources for the Junior Defense of Thesis research paper are distributed; sample research papers are discussed
OWL (Online Writing Lab) web site for MLA style formatting and works cited list is discussed in class
Synthesis essay is due on Sunday, April 8 by 11:59 P.M.; use 2007 advertising prompt by clicking the link that will load College Board web site
Working outline of water conservation paper is due Monday after spring break
AP Exam Prep Week One is scheduled for April 9-13, 2012: Monday, Wednesday and Friday timed writing; Tuesday and Thursday multiple choice response
Water Case Seven or Eight (depending on Period Three or Period Four) is due today
USA Today letter to the Editor is due today; Thursday's USA Today assignment will be due next Monday
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
Monday-Friday
Sample sources for the Junior Defense of Thesis research paper are distributed; sample research papers are discussed
OWL (Online Writing Lab) web site for MLA style formatting and works cited list is discussed in class
Synthesis essay is due on Sunday, April 8 by 11:59 P.M.; use 2007 advertising prompt by clicking the link that will load College Board web site
Working outline of water conservation paper is due Monday after spring break
AP Exam Prep Week One is scheduled for April 9-13, 2012: Monday, Wednesday and Friday timed writing; Tuesday and Thursday multiple choice response
Water Case Seven or Eight (depending on Period Three or Period Four) is due today
USA Today letter to the Editor is due today; Thursday's USA Today assignment will be due next Monday
Monday, March 26, 2012
Spring Break
Classes are not in session Monday, April 2 through Friday, April 6, 2012 for spring break recess.
Wednesday, March 21, 2012
STUDYPATH* March 26-30, 2012
In-class assignments and class updates trump published blogs.
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
Monday
Everything's An Argument group work on Classical Greek, Rogerian and Toulmin argument structures continues in class this week with presentations of argument protocols, including classroom question and answer segment
USA Today letter to the editor is due today
Students should sign up for the AP English Language exam when registration is announced
Tuesday
Water Cases Five and Six are due today
Everything's An Argument group work presentations continue in class
Unit Fifteen Vocabulary Workshop responses are announced in class
Wednesday
Water Cases Seven and Eight are assigned and due Tuesday, April 10
Unit Fifteen Vocabulary Workshop test is scheduled for today
Multiple choice practice for the upcoming AP English Language exam is scheduled
Thursday
USA Today letter to the editor is scheduled and due Monday, April 9
Sample sources for the Junior Defense of Thesis research paper are distributed; sample research papers are discussed
OWL (Online Writing Lab) web site for MLA style formatting and works cited list is discussed in class
Synthesis essay is due Sunday, April 8 by 11:59 P.M.
Working outline of water conservation paper is due Monday after spring break
AP Exam Prep Week One is scheduled for April 9-13, 2012: Monday, Wednesday and Friday timed writing; Tuesday and Thursday multiple choice response
Friday
Today is Cesar Chavez Day, a school holiday, and classes are not in session
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
Monday
Everything's An Argument group work on Classical Greek, Rogerian and Toulmin argument structures continues in class this week with presentations of argument protocols, including classroom question and answer segment
USA Today letter to the editor is due today
Students should sign up for the AP English Language exam when registration is announced
Tuesday
Water Cases Five and Six are due today
Everything's An Argument group work presentations continue in class
Unit Fifteen Vocabulary Workshop responses are announced in class
Wednesday
Water Cases Seven and Eight are assigned and due Tuesday, April 10
Unit Fifteen Vocabulary Workshop test is scheduled for today
Multiple choice practice for the upcoming AP English Language exam is scheduled
Thursday
USA Today letter to the editor is scheduled and due Monday, April 9
Sample sources for the Junior Defense of Thesis research paper are distributed; sample research papers are discussed
OWL (Online Writing Lab) web site for MLA style formatting and works cited list is discussed in class
Synthesis essay is due Sunday, April 8 by 11:59 P.M.
Working outline of water conservation paper is due Monday after spring break
AP Exam Prep Week One is scheduled for April 9-13, 2012: Monday, Wednesday and Friday timed writing; Tuesday and Thursday multiple choice response
Friday
Today is Cesar Chavez Day, a school holiday, and classes are not in session
Saturday, March 17, 2012
STUDYPATH March 19-23, 2012
In-class assignments and class updates trump published blogs.
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
Monday
Everything's An Argument group work on Classical Greek, Rogerian and Toulmin argument structures continues in class this week
Early Placement Test writing is scheduled this week
Literary terms are reviewed in class all week
USA Today letter to the editor is due today
Tuesday
Unit Fourteen Vocabulary Workshop test is scheduled today; Unit Fifteen responses are due Friday
Multiple choice work for the upcoming AP English Language exam is scheduled
Water Cases Five and Six are due today
Wednesday
Water Cases Five and Six are reassigned and due next Tuesday
Tone words are discussed in class for AP English Language exam preparation
Literary terms continue in class
Thursday
USA Today letter to the editor is assigned and due Monday
Students provide AP test schedule dates
Friday
An in-class timed paper is scheduled for today
Vocabulary Workshop Unit Fifteen responses are due today; test date is to be scheduled
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
Monday
Everything's An Argument group work on Classical Greek, Rogerian and Toulmin argument structures continues in class this week
Early Placement Test writing is scheduled this week
Literary terms are reviewed in class all week
USA Today letter to the editor is due today
Tuesday
Unit Fourteen Vocabulary Workshop test is scheduled today; Unit Fifteen responses are due Friday
Multiple choice work for the upcoming AP English Language exam is scheduled
Water Cases Five and Six are due today
Wednesday
Water Cases Five and Six are reassigned and due next Tuesday
Tone words are discussed in class for AP English Language exam preparation
Literary terms continue in class
Thursday
USA Today letter to the editor is assigned and due Monday
Students provide AP test schedule dates
Friday
An in-class timed paper is scheduled for today
Vocabulary Workshop Unit Fifteen responses are due today; test date is to be scheduled
Sunday, March 11, 2012
STUDYPATH* March 12-16, 2012
In-class assignments and class updates trump published blogs.
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
Monday
Early Assessment Placement test is scheduled to be administered this week
Unit Fourteen Vocabulary Workshop responses are due Wednesday
USA Today letter to the editor is due today
Junior Defense of Thesis research paper skills and oral presentation skills are covered in class this week
Tuesday
Multiple choice practice for the upcoming Advanced Placement English Language exam is scheduled
Work in Five Steps to a Five and Everything's An Argument continues in class this week
Water Cases Three and Four responses are due today
Wednesday
Water Cases Five and Six are assigned and due next Tuesday
AP Exam Prep Week One is scheduled for April 9-13, 2012
Vocabulary Workshop Unit Fourteen responses are due today; test date will be scheduled
Thursday
Multiple choice work for the upcoming AP English Language exam is scheduled
Work in Five Steps to a Five and Everything's An Argument continues in class
USA Today letter to the editor is assigned and due Monday
Friday
An in-class timed paper is scheduled for today (tentative, depending on the EAP Assessment)
Check blog Sunday evening for homework and next week's in-class assignments
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
Monday
Early Assessment Placement test is scheduled to be administered this week
Unit Fourteen Vocabulary Workshop responses are due Wednesday
USA Today letter to the editor is due today
Junior Defense of Thesis research paper skills and oral presentation skills are covered in class this week
Tuesday
Multiple choice practice for the upcoming Advanced Placement English Language exam is scheduled
Work in Five Steps to a Five and Everything's An Argument continues in class this week
Water Cases Three and Four responses are due today
Wednesday
Water Cases Five and Six are assigned and due next Tuesday
AP Exam Prep Week One is scheduled for April 9-13, 2012
Vocabulary Workshop Unit Fourteen responses are due today; test date will be scheduled
Thursday
Multiple choice work for the upcoming AP English Language exam is scheduled
Work in Five Steps to a Five and Everything's An Argument continues in class
USA Today letter to the editor is assigned and due Monday
Friday
An in-class timed paper is scheduled for today (tentative, depending on the EAP Assessment)
Check blog Sunday evening for homework and next week's in-class assignments
Sunday, March 04, 2012
STUDYPATH* March 5-9, 2012
In-class assignments and class updates trump published blogs.
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
Monday
Multiple choice work on the Hazlitt piece is scheduled for today
Unit Thirteen Vocabulary Workshop responses are due today; test is scheduled for Wednesday
USA Today letter to the editor is due today
Tuesday
Water Cases Three (Period Three) and Four (Period Four) are due today
Multiple choice practice for the upcoming AP English Language exam
Wednesday
Water Cases Three and Four are assigned and due next Tuesday
Unit Thirteen Vocabulary Workshop test is scheduled for today
Everything's An Argument "Structuring Arguments" component continues in class
Multiple choice practice for the upcoming AP English Language exam
Thursday
USA Today letter to the editor is assigned and due Monday
Work in Five Steps to a Five continues in class
Friday
An in-class timed paper is scheduled for today
Check blog on Sunday evening for homework and next week's in-class assignments
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
Monday
Multiple choice work on the Hazlitt piece is scheduled for today
Unit Thirteen Vocabulary Workshop responses are due today; test is scheduled for Wednesday
USA Today letter to the editor is due today
Tuesday
Water Cases Three (Period Three) and Four (Period Four) are due today
Multiple choice practice for the upcoming AP English Language exam
Wednesday
Water Cases Three and Four are assigned and due next Tuesday
Unit Thirteen Vocabulary Workshop test is scheduled for today
Everything's An Argument "Structuring Arguments" component continues in class
Multiple choice practice for the upcoming AP English Language exam
Thursday
USA Today letter to the editor is assigned and due Monday
Work in Five Steps to a Five continues in class
Friday
An in-class timed paper is scheduled for today
Check blog on Sunday evening for homework and next week's in-class assignments
Friday, February 24, 2012
STUDYPATH February 27-March 2, 2012
In-class assignments and class updates trump published blogs.
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
Monday
Writer's Choice Exercise Nine assignment is due Wednesday; textbook is required in class
Three multiple choice stems and distractors for the Hazlitt piece are due today; group work is scheduled
USA Today letter to the editor is due today
Unit Twelve Vocabulary Workshop responses are due today; Unit Thirteen responses are due next Monday
Tuesday
Unit Twelve Vocabulary Workshop test is scheduled for today
Water Cases One and Two are due today for respective classes
Five Steps to a Five multiple choice diagnostic test responses are covered in class
Wednesday
Water Cases Three and Four are assigned for respective classes and due next week
Everything's An Argument assignments continue in class
Literary terms flashcard activity continues in class
Thursday
USA Today letter to the editor is assigned and due Monday
Multiple choice practice for the upcoming AP English Language exam is scheduled
Friday
An in-class timed paper is scheduled for today
Check blog on Sunday evening for homework and next week's in-class assignments
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
Monday
Writer's Choice Exercise Nine assignment is due Wednesday; textbook is required in class
Three multiple choice stems and distractors for the Hazlitt piece are due today; group work is scheduled
USA Today letter to the editor is due today
Unit Twelve Vocabulary Workshop responses are due today; Unit Thirteen responses are due next Monday
Tuesday
Unit Twelve Vocabulary Workshop test is scheduled for today
Water Cases One and Two are due today for respective classes
Five Steps to a Five multiple choice diagnostic test responses are covered in class
Wednesday
Water Cases Three and Four are assigned for respective classes and due next week
Everything's An Argument assignments continue in class
Literary terms flashcard activity continues in class
Thursday
USA Today letter to the editor is assigned and due Monday
Multiple choice practice for the upcoming AP English Language exam is scheduled
Friday
An in-class timed paper is scheduled for today
Check blog on Sunday evening for homework and next week's in-class assignments
Saturday, February 18, 2012
STUDYPATH* February 20-24, 2012
In-class assignments and class updates trump published blogs.
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
Monday
Today is Presidents Day, a legal holiday, and classes are not in session.
Swift paper is due tonight by 11:59 P.M. on turnitin.com web site
Tuesday
Water Cases One (Period Four) and Two (Period Three) are due tomorrow
Unit Twelve Vocabulary Workshop responses are due Monday
Work in Five Steps to a Five continues in class all week
Multiple choice practice for the upcoming AP English Language exam continues in class this week
USA Today letter to the editor is due today
Writer's Choice textbook is required in class tomorrow
Everything's An Argument assignment is scheduled in class this week
Wednesday
Writer's Choice textbook is required in class; mixed practice responses are due today
Everything's An Argument class assignment is scheduled
Literary terms flashcards activity continues in class
Thursday
USA Today letter to the editor is assigned and due Monday
Hazlitt handout is provided to students for multiple choice construction due Monday
Friday
Eminent Domain paper rewrite is scheduled as an in-class timed writing today
Check blog on Sunday evening for homework and next week's in-class assignments
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
Monday
Today is Presidents Day, a legal holiday, and classes are not in session.
Swift paper is due tonight by 11:59 P.M. on turnitin.com web site
Tuesday
Water Cases One (Period Four) and Two (Period Three) are due tomorrow
Unit Twelve Vocabulary Workshop responses are due Monday
Work in Five Steps to a Five continues in class all week
Multiple choice practice for the upcoming AP English Language exam continues in class this week
USA Today letter to the editor is due today
Writer's Choice textbook is required in class tomorrow
Everything's An Argument assignment is scheduled in class this week
Wednesday
Writer's Choice textbook is required in class; mixed practice responses are due today
Everything's An Argument class assignment is scheduled
Literary terms flashcards activity continues in class
Thursday
USA Today letter to the editor is assigned and due Monday
Hazlitt handout is provided to students for multiple choice construction due Monday
Friday
Eminent Domain paper rewrite is scheduled as an in-class timed writing today
Check blog on Sunday evening for homework and next week's in-class assignments
Saturday, February 11, 2012
STUDYPATH* February 13-17, 2012
In-class assignments and class updates trump published blogs.
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
Monday
Invisible Man Chapters 21-Epilogue talking points and class discussion continues in class today
Five Steps to a Five Capote student papers review; rewrite is scheduled this Friday
Swift paper is due on turnitin.com by 11:50 P.M. on February 20
USA Today letter to the editor is due today
Tuesday
Invisible Man Chapters 21-Epilogue class discussion concludes in class
USA Today letter to the editor is assigned Thursday and due next Monday
Unit Eleven Vocabulary Workshop test (postponed from last week) is scheduled Wednesday
Wednesday
Writer's Choice is required in class for assignment
Multiple choice practice for the AP English Language exam
Bedford Reader is required in class for Swift multiple choice practice
Thursday
Five Steps to a Five Capote paper review continues in class ; rewrite is scheduled as an in-class paper tomorrow
USA Today letter to the editor is assigned and due Monday
Friday
Capote paper rewrite is scheduled as an in-class timed essay
Check blog Sunday night for homework and next week's in-class assignments
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
Monday
Invisible Man Chapters 21-Epilogue talking points and class discussion continues in class today
Five Steps to a Five Capote student papers review; rewrite is scheduled this Friday
Swift paper is due on turnitin.com by 11:50 P.M. on February 20
USA Today letter to the editor is due today
Tuesday
Invisible Man Chapters 21-Epilogue class discussion concludes in class
USA Today letter to the editor is assigned Thursday and due next Monday
Unit Eleven Vocabulary Workshop test (postponed from last week) is scheduled Wednesday
Wednesday
Writer's Choice is required in class for assignment
Multiple choice practice for the AP English Language exam
Bedford Reader is required in class for Swift multiple choice practice
Thursday
Five Steps to a Five Capote paper review continues in class ; rewrite is scheduled as an in-class paper tomorrow
USA Today letter to the editor is assigned and due Monday
Friday
Capote paper rewrite is scheduled as an in-class timed essay
Check blog Sunday night for homework and next week's in-class assignments
Thursday, February 02, 2012
STUDYPATH* February 6-10, 2012
In-class assignments and class updates trump published blogs.
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
Monday
Invisible Man motif essay is due Monday evening by 11:59 P.M. on turnitin.com web site
USA Today letter to the editor is due today
Final exam multiple choice practice exam will be corrected in class
Writer's Choice assignment is due Wednesday in class; book is required
Invisible Man class discussion for Chapters 16-20 and 21-Epilogue continues in class today through Wednesday
Vocabulary Workshop Unit Eleven responses are due Wednesday in class; test is scheduled for Thursday
Tuesday
"A Modest Proposal" by Jonathan Swift is assigned; due date to be announced
Work in Five Steps to a Five for the Minow and Capote essays continues in class this week
Multiple choice practice for the AP English Language examination is scheduled for today
Bedford Reader Chapter Three outline is due today
Wednesday
Unit Eleven Vocabulary Workshop responses are due today
Work in Five Steps to a Five continues in class today
Writer's Choice books are due in class; homework assignment is due today
Thursday
USA Today letter to the editor is assigned and due Monday
Unit Eleven Vocabulary Workshop test is scheduled for today
Friday
An in-class timed essay is scheduled for today
Check blog Sunday evening for next week's in-class and homework assignments
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
Monday
Invisible Man motif essay is due Monday evening by 11:59 P.M. on turnitin.com web site
USA Today letter to the editor is due today
Final exam multiple choice practice exam will be corrected in class
Writer's Choice assignment is due Wednesday in class; book is required
Invisible Man class discussion for Chapters 16-20 and 21-Epilogue continues in class today through Wednesday
Vocabulary Workshop Unit Eleven responses are due Wednesday in class; test is scheduled for Thursday
Tuesday
"A Modest Proposal" by Jonathan Swift is assigned; due date to be announced
Work in Five Steps to a Five for the Minow and Capote essays continues in class this week
Multiple choice practice for the AP English Language examination is scheduled for today
Bedford Reader Chapter Three outline is due today
Wednesday
Unit Eleven Vocabulary Workshop responses are due today
Work in Five Steps to a Five continues in class today
Writer's Choice books are due in class; homework assignment is due today
Thursday
USA Today letter to the editor is assigned and due Monday
Unit Eleven Vocabulary Workshop test is scheduled for today
Friday
An in-class timed essay is scheduled for today
Check blog Sunday evening for next week's in-class and homework assignments
Saturday, January 28, 2012
STUDYPATH* January 30-February 3, 2012
In-class assignments and class updates trump published blogs.
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
Monday
Multiple choice practice for the upcoming AP English Language examination
Invisible Man Chapters 21-Epilogue talking points are due in class today
USA Today letter to the editor is due today
Vocabulary Workshop Unit Ten response are due today; test is scheduled next week
Tuesday
Invisible Man Chapters 16-20 class discussion concludes in class; essay is due on turnitin.com at 11:59 P.M. on Monday, February 6
Bedford Reader Chapter Three outline is due Tuesday, February 7
Wednesday
Invisible Man Chapters 21-Epilogue class discussion is scheduled for today and continues next Monday before motif essay is due on February 6
Thursday
Period Three and Four final examinations include an in-class timed write essay and a full sixty-minute multiple choice practice test
USA Today letter to the editor is assigned and due Monday
Friday
Period Three and Four do not meet today
Check blog on Sunday evening for next week's assignments
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
Monday
Multiple choice practice for the upcoming AP English Language examination
Invisible Man Chapters 21-Epilogue talking points are due in class today
USA Today letter to the editor is due today
Vocabulary Workshop Unit Ten response are due today; test is scheduled next week
Tuesday
Invisible Man Chapters 16-20 class discussion concludes in class; essay is due on turnitin.com at 11:59 P.M. on Monday, February 6
Bedford Reader Chapter Three outline is due Tuesday, February 7
Wednesday
Invisible Man Chapters 21-Epilogue class discussion is scheduled for today and continues next Monday before motif essay is due on February 6
Thursday
Period Three and Four final examinations include an in-class timed write essay and a full sixty-minute multiple choice practice test
USA Today letter to the editor is assigned and due Monday
Friday
Period Three and Four do not meet today
Check blog on Sunday evening for next week's assignments
Saturday, January 21, 2012
STUDYPATH* January 23-27, 2012
In-class assignments and class updates trump published blogs.
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
Monday
Literary terms test is scheduled for tomorrow
Invisible Man class discussion is scheduled for Thursday for Chapters Sixteen-Twenty talking points; talking points for Chapters Twenty-Five to Epilogue are due next Monday
Vocabulary Workshop Unit Nine responses are due today; test is scheduled for tomorrow
Tuesday
Literary terms test 71-80 is scheduled for today
Unit Nine Vocabulary Workshop test is scheduled for today
Multiple choice practice continues for the upcoming AP English Language examination later this week
Wednesday
Multiple choice practice for the AP English Language exam continues in class
Unit Ten Vocabulary Workshop responses are due Monday
Writer's Choice assignment is due today; books are required in class
Thursday
USA Today letter to the editor is assigned and due Monday
Invisible Man Chapters Sixteen-Twenty class discussion is scheduled today
Friday
An in-class timed writing is scheduled for today
Weekend homework will be announced
Outline of Bedford Reader Chapter Three is due February 7
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
Monday
Literary terms test is scheduled for tomorrow
Invisible Man class discussion is scheduled for Thursday for Chapters Sixteen-Twenty talking points; talking points for Chapters Twenty-Five to Epilogue are due next Monday
Vocabulary Workshop Unit Nine responses are due today; test is scheduled for tomorrow
Tuesday
Literary terms test 71-80 is scheduled for today
Unit Nine Vocabulary Workshop test is scheduled for today
Multiple choice practice continues for the upcoming AP English Language examination later this week
Wednesday
Multiple choice practice for the AP English Language exam continues in class
Unit Ten Vocabulary Workshop responses are due Monday
Writer's Choice assignment is due today; books are required in class
Thursday
USA Today letter to the editor is assigned and due Monday
Invisible Man Chapters Sixteen-Twenty class discussion is scheduled today
Friday
An in-class timed writing is scheduled for today
Weekend homework will be announced
Outline of Bedford Reader Chapter Three is due February 7
Saturday, January 14, 2012
STUDYPATH* January 16-20, 2012
In-class assignments and class updates trump published blogs.
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
Monday
Today is Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, a legal holiday, and classes are not in session.
Tuesday
Talking points (fifteen) for Chapters Sixteen-Twenty of Ellison's Invisible Man are due today for class discussion on Thursday
Vocabulary Workshop Unit Eight responses are due today
Multiple choice practice continues for the AP English Language exam
Bedford Reader is due in class tomorrow for literary terms
USA Today letter to the editor is due today
Wednesday
Chapter Three Bedford Reader outline (pages 49-56) is due February 7
Vocabulary Workshop Unit Eight test is scheduled for today
Bedford Reader is required in class for literary terms
Writer's Choice is required in class for assignment
Thursday
Multiple choice practice continues for the AP English exam
USA Today letter to the editor is assigned and due Monday
Class discussion for Chapters Sixteen-Twenty of Invisible Man is scheduled for today; test precedes discussion
Friday
An in-class timed writing is scheduled for today
Check blog for weekend homework assignment
Vocabulary Workshop Unit Nine responses are due Monday
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
Monday
Today is Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, a legal holiday, and classes are not in session.
Tuesday
Talking points (fifteen) for Chapters Sixteen-Twenty of Ellison's Invisible Man are due today for class discussion on Thursday
Vocabulary Workshop Unit Eight responses are due today
Multiple choice practice continues for the AP English Language exam
Bedford Reader is due in class tomorrow for literary terms
USA Today letter to the editor is due today
Wednesday
Chapter Three Bedford Reader outline (pages 49-56) is due February 7
Vocabulary Workshop Unit Eight test is scheduled for today
Bedford Reader is required in class for literary terms
Writer's Choice is required in class for assignment
Thursday
Multiple choice practice continues for the AP English exam
USA Today letter to the editor is assigned and due Monday
Class discussion for Chapters Sixteen-Twenty of Invisible Man is scheduled for today; test precedes discussion
Friday
An in-class timed writing is scheduled for today
Check blog for weekend homework assignment
Vocabulary Workshop Unit Nine responses are due Monday
Friday, January 13, 2012
NSHSS Video
You may access the video and article from the recent Atlanta event by clicking on my slideshow photo using the link provided below:
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Tuesday, December 27, 2011
STUDYPATH* January 9-13, 2012
In-class assignments and class updates trump published blogs.
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
Monday
USA Today letter to the editor is due today
Winter break synthesis essay is due today
Invisible Man Chapters One-Fifteen talking points are due today for various class discussions in the upcoming weeks; novel is due in class Monday through Thursday
Unit Seven Vocabulary Workshop responses are due Wednesday
Water Politics Cases One-Ten are introduced in preparation for the spring research paper
Outline of Bedford Reader Chapter Three is due Tuesday, February 7 (49); some sections do not lend themselves to being outlined and those page exceptions will be covered in class; this outlining assignment is in preparation for the spring research paper
Bedford Reader is required in class today for literary terms
Invisible Man class discussion continues
Wednesday
Unit Seven Vocabulary Workshop responses are due today; test is scheduled tomorrow
Invisible Man class discussion continues
Thursday
USA Today letter to the editor is assigned and due Tuesday
Vocabulary Workshop Unit Seven test is scheduled for today
Invisible Man class discussion continues
Friday
Vocabulary Workshop Unit Eight is due Tuesday
An in-class timed essay is scheduled for today
Check blog for weekend homework assignments
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
Monday
USA Today letter to the editor is due today
Winter break synthesis essay is due today
Invisible Man Chapters One-Fifteen talking points are due today for various class discussions in the upcoming weeks; novel is due in class Monday through Thursday
Unit Seven Vocabulary Workshop responses are due Wednesday
Water Politics Cases One-Ten are introduced in preparation for the spring research paper
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Outline of Bedford Reader Chapter Three is due Tuesday, February 7 (49); some sections do not lend themselves to being outlined and those page exceptions will be covered in class; this outlining assignment is in preparation for the spring research paper
Bedford Reader is required in class today for literary terms
Invisible Man class discussion continues
Wednesday
Unit Seven Vocabulary Workshop responses are due today; test is scheduled tomorrow
Invisible Man class discussion continues
Thursday
USA Today letter to the editor is assigned and due Tuesday
Vocabulary Workshop Unit Seven test is scheduled for today
Invisible Man class discussion continues
Friday
Vocabulary Workshop Unit Eight is due Tuesday
An in-class timed essay is scheduled for today
Check blog for weekend homework assignments
Tuesday, December 20, 2011
Invisible Man Winter Break Assignment
Read the Introduction, Prologue (if you have not already read them), and Chapters One-Fifteen of Ellison's Invisible Man, writing three talking points for each chapter to prepare for various class discussions when we return January 9.
You may wish to include some (or all) of the literary terms noted below in your points, especially if you find instances in the text of Ellison's writing that illustrate the use of those terms.
As you read, begin to examine a motif that will be used for your final essay on the novel. Some possible motifs are (but not limited to):
Light vs. Dark
Visibility vs. Invisibility
Dream Sleep vs. Wakefulness
Identity vs. Non-Identity
You may observe another motif that can be traced throughout the novel; if so, please e-mail your instructor to discuss that motif before it is used in the final essay.
This is a novel of contradictions so the motif should highlight those contradictions and in anticipation of writing the assignment, mark page numbers and selected text on your paper to help in the construction of your analysis, synthesis and evaluation that will work collectively to contribute to your argument in the final essay for the novel.
(if you use these literary terms, please boldface them as you write the talking points)
abstract, analogy, analysis, anecdote, argument, audience, cliche, coherence, colloquial expression, conclusion, concrete, connotation, denotation, diction, dialect, slang, types of sentences: periodic, loose, interrupted, and balanced; repetition, euphemism, fallacy, figures of speech: simile, metaphor, personification, understatement, hyperbole, paradox; flashback, imagery, inference, irony, jargon, narration, parallelism, paraphrase, point of view
If there are questions or concerns, e-mail me at jcarmicl@lausd.net and I will reply.
You may wish to include some (or all) of the literary terms noted below in your points, especially if you find instances in the text of Ellison's writing that illustrate the use of those terms.
As you read, begin to examine a motif that will be used for your final essay on the novel. Some possible motifs are (but not limited to):
Light vs. Dark
Visibility vs. Invisibility
Dream Sleep vs. Wakefulness
Identity vs. Non-Identity
You may observe another motif that can be traced throughout the novel; if so, please e-mail your instructor to discuss that motif before it is used in the final essay.
This is a novel of contradictions so the motif should highlight those contradictions and in anticipation of writing the assignment, mark page numbers and selected text on your paper to help in the construction of your analysis, synthesis and evaluation that will work collectively to contribute to your argument in the final essay for the novel.
(if you use these literary terms, please boldface them as you write the talking points)
abstract, analogy, analysis, anecdote, argument, audience, cliche, coherence, colloquial expression, conclusion, concrete, connotation, denotation, diction, dialect, slang, types of sentences: periodic, loose, interrupted, and balanced; repetition, euphemism, fallacy, figures of speech: simile, metaphor, personification, understatement, hyperbole, paradox; flashback, imagery, inference, irony, jargon, narration, parallelism, paraphrase, point of view
If there are questions or concerns, e-mail me at jcarmicl@lausd.net and I will reply.
Saturday, December 17, 2011
Synthesis Essay Winter Break
Click this link for access to collegeboard.org web site; use the 2008 Form B Synthesis Question about high school English texts.
Deadline for essay is Monday evening, January 9, 2012 by 11:59 P.M. on turnitin.com web site.
Questions or concerns, e-mail jcarmicl@lausd.net and I will clarify.
Deadline for essay is Monday evening, January 9, 2012 by 11:59 P.M. on turnitin.com web site.
Questions or concerns, e-mail jcarmicl@lausd.net and I will clarify.
Saturday, December 10, 2011
STUDYPATH* December 12-16, 2011
In-class assignments and class updates trump published blogs.
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
Monday
Bedford Reader is due in class today and tomorrow; responses for Wenke piece are due tomorrow (see page numbers from last week's blog)
Units Four-Six Vocabulary Workshop responses are due today (see page numbers from last week's blog); test is scheduled for Wednesday
Literary terms 61-70 are covered in class with test scheduled later this week
Begin returning The Great Gatsby books to class today
Read Introduction and Prologue of Invisible Man
Tuesday
Winter break homework assignment; Invisible Man Chapters One-Fifteen talking points (three per chapter) are due Monday, January 9 for class discussion first week back (see Friday listing for more details)
Literary terms 61-70 continue in class; test is scheduled for Friday
Wednesday
An in-class essay is scheduled for tomorrow
Writer's Choice assignment and textbook is required in class
Unit Four-Six Vocabulary Workshop test is scheduled today
Thursday
An in-class timed writing is scheduled for today
USA Today letter to the editor is assigned and due after winter break
Friday
Winter break homework is discussed in detail with due dates announced:
Synthesis Essay due January 9 at 11:59 P.M. on turnitin.com web site; link will be provided for students by end of week
Read Invisible Man Chapters One-Fifteen, marking three talking points per chapter for specific examples of the motif chosen for the end-of-book essay
Literary terms 61-70 test is scheduled for today
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
Monday
Bedford Reader is due in class today and tomorrow; responses for Wenke piece are due tomorrow (see page numbers from last week's blog)
Units Four-Six Vocabulary Workshop responses are due today (see page numbers from last week's blog); test is scheduled for Wednesday
Literary terms 61-70 are covered in class with test scheduled later this week
Begin returning The Great Gatsby books to class today
Read Introduction and Prologue of Invisible Man
Tuesday
Winter break homework assignment; Invisible Man Chapters One-Fifteen talking points (three per chapter) are due Monday, January 9 for class discussion first week back (see Friday listing for more details)
Literary terms 61-70 continue in class; test is scheduled for Friday
Wednesday
An in-class essay is scheduled for tomorrow
Writer's Choice assignment and textbook is required in class
Unit Four-Six Vocabulary Workshop test is scheduled today
Thursday
An in-class timed writing is scheduled for today
USA Today letter to the editor is assigned and due after winter break
Friday
Winter break homework is discussed in detail with due dates announced:
Synthesis Essay due January 9 at 11:59 P.M. on turnitin.com web site; link will be provided for students by end of week
Read Invisible Man Chapters One-Fifteen, marking three talking points per chapter for specific examples of the motif chosen for the end-of-book essay
Literary terms 61-70 test is scheduled for today
Thursday, December 01, 2011
STUDYPATH* December 5-9, 2011
In-class assignments and class updates trump published blogs.
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
Monday
Great Gatsby essay is due Monday, December 5 at 11:59 P.M. on turnitin.com web site; prompt was provided in class
Literary terms presented last week from Bedford Reader should be reviewed; test will be on Wednesday
The Great Gatsby film will screen today and tomorrow in class
USA Today letter to the editor is due today
Tuesday
The Great Gatsby film will screen in class today
Literary terms test is scheduled for tomorrow
Wednesday
Literary terms test is scheduled for today
Writer's Choice will be postponed until next Wednesday
Bedford Reader is due in class today for reading and writing assignment; "Too Much Pressure" by Colleen Wenke (P. 532); complete Meaning 1, Writing Strategies 1, 2 and Language 1 for Tuesday, December 13
Unit Four-Six Vocabulary Workshop review pages are due Monday in class; test is scheduled for Wednesday; page numbers are 72-83, but skip analogies section
Great Gatsby Chapters Six-Nine class discussion continues in class today
Thursday
Multiple choice practice for the upcoming AP English Language examination
USA Today letter to the editor is assigned and due Monday
Great Gatsby Chapters Six-Nine class discussion continues in class today
Friday
Unit Four-Six Vocabulary Workshop review pages are due Monday
Weekend homework will be announced
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
Monday
Great Gatsby essay is due Monday, December 5 at 11:59 P.M. on turnitin.com web site; prompt was provided in class
Literary terms presented last week from Bedford Reader should be reviewed; test will be on Wednesday
The Great Gatsby film will screen today and tomorrow in class
USA Today letter to the editor is due today
Tuesday
The Great Gatsby film will screen in class today
Literary terms test is scheduled for tomorrow
Wednesday
Literary terms test is scheduled for today
Writer's Choice will be postponed until next Wednesday
Bedford Reader is due in class today for reading and writing assignment; "Too Much Pressure" by Colleen Wenke (P. 532); complete Meaning 1, Writing Strategies 1, 2 and Language 1 for Tuesday, December 13
Unit Four-Six Vocabulary Workshop review pages are due Monday in class; test is scheduled for Wednesday; page numbers are 72-83, but skip analogies section
Great Gatsby Chapters Six-Nine class discussion continues in class today
Thursday
Multiple choice practice for the upcoming AP English Language examination
USA Today letter to the editor is assigned and due Monday
Great Gatsby Chapters Six-Nine class discussion continues in class today
Friday
Unit Four-Six Vocabulary Workshop review pages are due Monday
Weekend homework will be announced
Saturday, November 26, 2011
STUDYPATH* November 28-December 2, 2011
In-class assignments and class updates trump published blogs.
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
Monday
Bedford Reader is required in class today and tomorrow; Gloria Naylor piece responses (meaning 1,4; writing strategies 1, 3; language 2) are due today and literary terms are scheduled in class
Class discussion for The Great Gatsby Chapters 6-9 is scheduled for Wednesday
In-class essay is scheduled for Friday
Unit Six Vocabulary Workshop responses are due tomorrow; test is scheduled for Thursday
Tuesday
Great Gatsby essay is due Monday, December 5 at 11:59 P.M. on turnitin.com web site; prompt will be provided in class
Literary terms are scheduled today from Bedford Reader; test date will be announced
Great Gatsby DCQ responses are due today in class
Wednesday
Writer's Choice textbook is required in class for grammar lesson
Great Gatsby Chapters Six-Nine class discussion is scheduled for today; film is scheduled to be screened Monday and Tuesday of next week
Multiple choice practice continues in class
Thursday
USA Today letter to the editor is assigned and due Monday
5 Steps to a 5 classwork is scheduled for today
Unit Six Vocabulary Workshop test
Friday
An in-class timed writing is scheduled for today
Weekend homework will be announced; check blog Sunday night for next week's assignments
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
Monday
Bedford Reader is required in class today and tomorrow; Gloria Naylor piece responses (meaning 1,4; writing strategies 1, 3; language 2) are due today and literary terms are scheduled in class
Class discussion for The Great Gatsby Chapters 6-9 is scheduled for Wednesday
In-class essay is scheduled for Friday
Unit Six Vocabulary Workshop responses are due tomorrow; test is scheduled for Thursday
Tuesday
Great Gatsby essay is due Monday, December 5 at 11:59 P.M. on turnitin.com web site; prompt will be provided in class
Literary terms are scheduled today from Bedford Reader; test date will be announced
Great Gatsby DCQ responses are due today in class
Wednesday
Writer's Choice textbook is required in class for grammar lesson
Great Gatsby Chapters Six-Nine class discussion is scheduled for today; film is scheduled to be screened Monday and Tuesday of next week
Multiple choice practice continues in class
Thursday
USA Today letter to the editor is assigned and due Monday
5 Steps to a 5 classwork is scheduled for today
Unit Six Vocabulary Workshop test
Friday
An in-class timed writing is scheduled for today
Weekend homework will be announced; check blog Sunday night for next week's assignments
Saturday, November 19, 2011
STUDYPATH* November 21-25, 2011
In-class assignments and class updates trump published blogs.
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
Monday
Multiple choice practice is scheduled for today
Unit Five Vocabulary Workshop responses due today; test is scheduled for Wednesday
The Great Gatsby class discussion continues in class for Chapters One-Five
Bedford Reader selections will continue next Monday, November 28 with Gloria Naylor's "The Meanings of a Word"; responses due are meaning 1, 4; writing strategies 1, 3; language 2
Rhetorical devices are covered in class
Chapters Six-Nine talking points for The Great Gatsby are due Wednesday
Tuesday
5 Steps to a 5 in-class work is scheduled for today
Rhetorical devices are covered in class
Great Gatsby DCQ homework assignment is due Tuesday, November 29
Wednesday
Unit Five Vocabulary Workshop test is scheduled for today
Check blog on Sunday evening for next week's assignments
Thursday
Thanksgiving is a federal holiday; classes are not in session
Friday
Thanksgiving holiday continues; classes are not in session
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
Monday
Multiple choice practice is scheduled for today
Unit Five Vocabulary Workshop responses due today; test is scheduled for Wednesday
The Great Gatsby class discussion continues in class for Chapters One-Five
Bedford Reader selections will continue next Monday, November 28 with Gloria Naylor's "The Meanings of a Word"; responses due are meaning 1, 4; writing strategies 1, 3; language 2
Rhetorical devices are covered in class
Chapters Six-Nine talking points for The Great Gatsby are due Wednesday
Tuesday
5 Steps to a 5 in-class work is scheduled for today
Rhetorical devices are covered in class
Great Gatsby DCQ homework assignment is due Tuesday, November 29
Wednesday
Unit Five Vocabulary Workshop test is scheduled for today
Check blog on Sunday evening for next week's assignments
Thursday
Thanksgiving is a federal holiday; classes are not in session
Friday
Thanksgiving holiday continues; classes are not in session
Saturday, November 12, 2011
STUDYPATH* November 14-18, 2011
In-class assignments and class updates trump published blogs.
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
Monday
Bedford Reader is required in class for Meghan Daum piece; responses are due Tuesday for class discussion (pages 463-464; Meaning 1,2; Writing Strategy 2,3; Language 3)
Five Steps to a Five in-class assignment
USA Today letter to the editor is due today
Literary terms 41-50 are covered in class; test is scheduled for Wednesday
Turnitin.com essay has been assigned (2010 AP Exam Question Two) and is due Monday, November 14 by 11:59 P.M.
Vocabulary Workshop Unit Four answers are due today; test is scheduled for Thursday
Tuesday
Bedford Reader is due in class for Daum class discussion
Bedford Reader Chapter Two outline is assigned and due Monday, December 5; outline the following pages 31-40; do not outline 41-end of chapter
Prose passage multiple choice practice is scheduled for today
Wednesday
Writer's Choice grammar assignment is due in class today
Five Steps to a Five in-class assignment
Thursday
USA Today letter to the editor assigned and due Monday
The Great Gatsby Chapters One-Five class discussion continues in class today; talking points (three per chapter connected to literary devices) are required in class
Unit Four Vocabulary Workshop test is scheduled for today
Friday
In-class essay is scheduled for today
Weekend homework will be announced
Unit Five Vocabulary Workshop responses are due Monday
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
Monday
Bedford Reader is required in class for Meghan Daum piece; responses are due Tuesday for class discussion (pages 463-464; Meaning 1,2; Writing Strategy 2,3; Language 3)
Five Steps to a Five in-class assignment
USA Today letter to the editor is due today
Literary terms 41-50 are covered in class; test is scheduled for Wednesday
Turnitin.com essay has been assigned (2010 AP Exam Question Two) and is due Monday, November 14 by 11:59 P.M.
Vocabulary Workshop Unit Four answers are due today; test is scheduled for Thursday
Tuesday
Bedford Reader is due in class for Daum class discussion
Bedford Reader Chapter Two outline is assigned and due Monday, December 5; outline the following pages 31-40; do not outline 41-end of chapter
Prose passage multiple choice practice is scheduled for today
Wednesday
Writer's Choice grammar assignment is due in class today
Five Steps to a Five in-class assignment
Thursday
USA Today letter to the editor assigned and due Monday
The Great Gatsby Chapters One-Five class discussion continues in class today; talking points (three per chapter connected to literary devices) are required in class
Unit Four Vocabulary Workshop test is scheduled for today
Friday
In-class essay is scheduled for today
Weekend homework will be announced
Unit Five Vocabulary Workshop responses are due Monday
Saturday, November 05, 2011
STUDYPATH* November 7-11, 2011
In-class assignments and class updates trump published blogs.
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
Monday
Bedford Reader: "The Crisis of National Identity" Samuel Huntington piece responses due Tuesday; Meaning 1, 2; Language 1, 2; Writing Strategies 1
Bedford Reader is due in class today for next set of literary terms
Five Steps to a Five in-class assignment
Literary terms test 31-40 is scheduled in class today
USA Today letter to the editor is due today
Tuesday
Bedford Reader is due in class for Huntington responses class discussion
Bedford Reader Chapter Two outline is assigned and due Monday, December 5; outline the following pages 31-40; do not outline 41-end of chapter
Turnitin.com essay has been assigned (2010 AP Exam Question Two) and is due Monday, November 14
Wednesday
Vocabulary Workshop Unit Four responses are due Monday, November 14; test date to be scheduled
Prose passage multiple choice practice is scheduled for today
Writer's Choice grammar assignment is due today; books are required in class; assignment is page 546, Exercise 11 1-10 and Exercise 12 1-5
Thursday
USA Today letter to the editor assigned and due Monday
The Great Gatsby Chapters One-Five talking points (three per chapter connected to literary devices) are due today for class discussion
Friday
Today is a legal holiday, Veterans Day, and classes are not in session.
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
Monday
Bedford Reader: "The Crisis of National Identity" Samuel Huntington piece responses due Tuesday; Meaning 1, 2; Language 1, 2; Writing Strategies 1
Bedford Reader is due in class today for next set of literary terms
Five Steps to a Five in-class assignment
Literary terms test 31-40 is scheduled in class today
USA Today letter to the editor is due today
Tuesday
Bedford Reader is due in class for Huntington responses class discussion
Bedford Reader Chapter Two outline is assigned and due Monday, December 5; outline the following pages 31-40; do not outline 41-end of chapter
Turnitin.com essay has been assigned (2010 AP Exam Question Two) and is due Monday, November 14
Wednesday
Vocabulary Workshop Unit Four responses are due Monday, November 14; test date to be scheduled
Prose passage multiple choice practice is scheduled for today
Writer's Choice grammar assignment is due today; books are required in class; assignment is page 546, Exercise 11 1-10 and Exercise 12 1-5
Thursday
USA Today letter to the editor assigned and due Monday
The Great Gatsby Chapters One-Five talking points (three per chapter connected to literary devices) are due today for class discussion
Friday
Today is a legal holiday, Veterans Day, and classes are not in session.
Sunday, October 30, 2011
STUDYPATH* October 31-November 4, 2011
In-class assignments and class updates trump published blogs.
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
Monday
Bedford Reader is due in class for writing assignment-"Girl" by Jamaica Kincaid- Meaning 1; Writing Strategies 1, 2, 3; Language 1; responses due tomorrow
Bedford Reader outline of Chapter One is due today
Literary terms are continued in class (emphasis-focus)
Tuesday
Bedford Reader is due in class today for literary terms 31-40 (emphasis-focus)
Wednesday
Writer's Choice is due in class for grammar lesson; assignment due is Exercise Nine: 1-5, Exercise Ten (pages 543-544) and Grammar Pretest on Clauses
Five Steps to a Five in-class assignment
Thursday
USA Today letter to the editor assigned and due Monday
Friday
The Great Gatsby is assigned and talking points are due for Chapters One-Five next Friday
In-class timed essay (James Baldwin)
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
Monday
Bedford Reader is due in class for writing assignment-"Girl" by Jamaica Kincaid- Meaning 1; Writing Strategies 1, 2, 3; Language 1; responses due tomorrow
Bedford Reader outline of Chapter One is due today
Literary terms are continued in class (emphasis-focus)
Tuesday
Bedford Reader is due in class today for literary terms 31-40 (emphasis-focus)
Wednesday
Writer's Choice is due in class for grammar lesson; assignment due is Exercise Nine: 1-5, Exercise Ten (pages 543-544) and Grammar Pretest on Clauses
Five Steps to a Five in-class assignment
Thursday
USA Today letter to the editor assigned and due Monday
Friday
The Great Gatsby is assigned and talking points are due for Chapters One-Five next Friday
In-class timed essay (James Baldwin)
Sunday, October 23, 2011
STUDYPATH* October 24-28, 2011
In-class assignments and class updates trump published blogs.
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
Monday
Bedford Reader is due in class today and tomorrow; "Orientation" piece by Daniel Orozco is due Tuesday (Meaning 1; Writing Strategies 1, 3; Language 1, 2) and "Everyday Use" responses are discussed in class today
Literary terms are scheduled in class; test is Wednesday
Tuesday
Synthesis essay due on turnitin.com tonight by 11:59 P.M. (see last week's blog for further information)
Bedford Reader is required in class today for literary terms and discussion of "Orientation" piece
Wednesday
Their Eyes Were Watching God letter permits are due today
Prose passage multiple choice practice
Tone lesson is scheduled in class today
Bedford Reader outline is due Monday, October 31 (see previous week blog for pages)
Writer's Choice is due in class today for grammar assignment
Literary terms test is scheduled for today
Thursday
Their Eyes Were Watching God Part I screening is scheduled for today
Friday
Their Eyes Were Watching God Part II screening is scheduled for today
Weekend homework is announced; check blog Sunday night for assignments
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
Monday
Bedford Reader is due in class today and tomorrow; "Orientation" piece by Daniel Orozco is due Tuesday (Meaning 1; Writing Strategies 1, 3; Language 1, 2) and "Everyday Use" responses are discussed in class today
Literary terms are scheduled in class; test is Wednesday
Tuesday
Synthesis essay due on turnitin.com tonight by 11:59 P.M. (see last week's blog for further information)
Bedford Reader is required in class today for literary terms and discussion of "Orientation" piece
Wednesday
Their Eyes Were Watching God letter permits are due today
Prose passage multiple choice practice
Tone lesson is scheduled in class today
Bedford Reader outline is due Monday, October 31 (see previous week blog for pages)
Writer's Choice is due in class today for grammar assignment
Literary terms test is scheduled for today
Thursday
Their Eyes Were Watching God Part I screening is scheduled for today
Friday
Their Eyes Were Watching God Part II screening is scheduled for today
Weekend homework is announced; check blog Sunday night for assignments
Saturday, October 15, 2011
STUDYPATH* October 17-21, 2011
In-class assignments and class updates trump published blogs.
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
Monday
Synthesis essay due October 25 at 11:59 P.M. on turnitin.com web site; click this link for 2010 Form A synthesis essay (school technology) from collegeboard.com
Bedford Reader is required in class for writing assignment and literary terms
Their Eyes Were Watching God class discussion for Chapters 11-15 postponed to today from last Friday
"Everyday Use" by Alice Walker responses are due tomorrow; Meaning 3; Writing Strategies 1, 2; Language 1; Alice Walker on Writing 3
Tuesday
Bedford Reader is required in class for class discussion of Quindlen's "Homeless" piece; literary terms continue in class
Bedford Reader outlining of Chapter One "Reading Critically" is assigned and due Monday, October 31--pages 9-12; 16-27; 29-30
Wednesday
Writer's Choice assignment from last week is due today; books are required in class
Prose passage #7 and #8 are scheduled for today in class
Thursday
In-class assigned essay: James Baldwin prompt
Friday
Literary terms 21-30 test is scheduled for today
Their Eyes Were Watching God talking points for Chapters 16-20 are due today for class discussion
Agenda Bin:
Reading level measured
Compare satire and non-satire pieces by Swift
Crevecoeur writing prompt
Water Cases One and Two
Summer multiple choice work in groups
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
Monday
Synthesis essay due October 25 at 11:59 P.M. on turnitin.com web site; click this link for 2010 Form A synthesis essay (school technology) from collegeboard.com
Bedford Reader is required in class for writing assignment and literary terms
Their Eyes Were Watching God class discussion for Chapters 11-15 postponed to today from last Friday
"Everyday Use" by Alice Walker responses are due tomorrow; Meaning 3; Writing Strategies 1, 2; Language 1; Alice Walker on Writing 3
Tuesday
Bedford Reader is required in class for class discussion of Quindlen's "Homeless" piece; literary terms continue in class
Bedford Reader outlining of Chapter One "Reading Critically" is assigned and due Monday, October 31--pages 9-12; 16-27; 29-30
Wednesday
Writer's Choice assignment from last week is due today; books are required in class
Prose passage #7 and #8 are scheduled for today in class
Thursday
In-class assigned essay: James Baldwin prompt
Friday
Literary terms 21-30 test is scheduled for today
Their Eyes Were Watching God talking points for Chapters 16-20 are due today for class discussion
Agenda Bin:
Reading level measured
Compare satire and non-satire pieces by Swift
Crevecoeur writing prompt
Water Cases One and Two
Summer multiple choice work in groups
Sunday, October 09, 2011
STUDYPATH* October 10-14, 2011
In-class assignments and class updates trump published blogs.
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
*Use this link to access Douglass material:
*"What the Black Man Wants" and Frederick Douglass biography assigned in preparation for Thursday in-class essay
*Units One-Three Vocabulary Workshop responses (pages 42-50) are due today; test date will be announced
*Writer's Choice textbook and assigned grammar activities (pages 539-exercises 4-5 and exercise 10) are due Wednesday
*Lincoln essays and Cofer responses are returned to students
*Bedford Reader is due in class today and tomorrow for assigned text
*"Homeless" by Anna Quindlen is due Tuesday (pages 200-203-meaning 1, 2; writing strategies 2, 3; language 2)
*Literary terms test is scheduled for tomorrow
Tuesday
*Literary terms test scheduled for today has been postponed until Friday before the class discussion
*Quindlen responses are due today
*"What AP Readers Long to See" handout is discussed
Wednesday
*Prose passage #7 multiple choice practice
*Writer's Choice textbook is due in class today; postponed to next week because of PSAT)
*5 Steps to a Five textbook activities are scheduled for today
*Water Case One is assigned and due Monday (postponed to next week because of PSAT)
Summer multiple choice answers are discussed in groups
Thursday
*In-class timed writing assignment-Frederick Douglass essay
Friday
*Their Eyes Were Watching God Chapters Eleven-Fifteen talking points (three per chapter connected to literary devices) are due for class discussion
*Units One-Three Vocabulary Workshop test is scheduled for today before class discussion
Weekend homework will be announced
Literary terms test rescheduled from Tuesday is scheduled today
Agenda Bin:
Reading level measured
Compare satire and non-satire piece by Swift
Outline Bedford Chapter One
Voice lessons: Diction, Tone, and Syntax
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
*Use this link to access Douglass material:
*"What the Black Man Wants" and Frederick Douglass biography assigned in preparation for Thursday in-class essay
*Units One-Three Vocabulary Workshop responses (pages 42-50) are due today; test date will be announced
*Writer's Choice textbook and assigned grammar activities (pages 539-exercises 4-5 and exercise 10) are due Wednesday
*Lincoln essays and Cofer responses are returned to students
*Bedford Reader is due in class today and tomorrow for assigned text
*"Homeless" by Anna Quindlen is due Tuesday (pages 200-203-meaning 1, 2; writing strategies 2, 3; language 2)
*Literary terms test is scheduled for tomorrow
Tuesday
*Literary terms test scheduled for today has been postponed until Friday before the class discussion
*Quindlen responses are due today
*"What AP Readers Long to See" handout is discussed
Wednesday
*Prose passage #7 multiple choice practice
*Writer's Choice textbook is due in class today; postponed to next week because of PSAT)
*5 Steps to a Five textbook activities are scheduled for today
*Water Case One is assigned and due Monday (postponed to next week because of PSAT)
Summer multiple choice answers are discussed in groups
Thursday
*In-class timed writing assignment-Frederick Douglass essay
Friday
*Their Eyes Were Watching God Chapters Eleven-Fifteen talking points (three per chapter connected to literary devices) are due for class discussion
*Units One-Three Vocabulary Workshop test is scheduled for today before class discussion
Weekend homework will be announced
Literary terms test rescheduled from Tuesday is scheduled today
Agenda Bin:
Reading level measured
Compare satire and non-satire piece by Swift
Outline Bedford Chapter One
Voice lessons: Diction, Tone, and Syntax
Thursday, September 29, 2011
STUDYPATH* October 3-7, 2011
In-class assignments and class updates trump published blogs.
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
Monday
*Bedford Reader is required in class Monday and Tuesday; Judith Ortiz Cofer's "Silent Dancing" responses are due Tuesday; pages 162-169; questions 1, 3 meaning, questions 1, 3 writing strategies, and question 3 language, all on page 170
*"What AP Readers Long To See" handout
*Synthesis essays and Bedford Reader outlines are returned to students
*Their Eyes Were Watching God class discussion continues in class today
Tuesday
*Bedford Reader is required in class today for literary terms; test is scheduled for Friday before class discussion
*Unit Three Vocabulary Workshop test is scheduled for today; assignment for Units One-Three review is made in class and due Monday
Wednesday
*Prose passage #6 multiple choice practice
*Writer's Choice textbook is required in class today
*5 Steps to a 5 textbook lessons continue in class
*Summer multiple choice answers are discussed in groups
Thursday
*In-class essay is scheduled for today; this is a timed writing
Friday
*Their Eyes Were Watching God Chapters Six-Ten three talking points per chapter (each connected to a literary device) are due today
*Bedford Reader assigned text and responses due Monday will be discussed in class
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
Monday
*Bedford Reader is required in class Monday and Tuesday; Judith Ortiz Cofer's "Silent Dancing" responses are due Tuesday; pages 162-169; questions 1, 3 meaning, questions 1, 3 writing strategies, and question 3 language, all on page 170
*"What AP Readers Long To See" handout
*Synthesis essays and Bedford Reader outlines are returned to students
*Their Eyes Were Watching God class discussion continues in class today
Tuesday
*Bedford Reader is required in class today for literary terms; test is scheduled for Friday before class discussion
*Unit Three Vocabulary Workshop test is scheduled for today; assignment for Units One-Three review is made in class and due Monday
Wednesday
*Prose passage #6 multiple choice practice
*Writer's Choice textbook is required in class today
*5 Steps to a 5 textbook lessons continue in class
*Summer multiple choice answers are discussed in groups
Thursday
*In-class essay is scheduled for today; this is a timed writing
Friday
*Their Eyes Were Watching God Chapters Six-Ten three talking points per chapter (each connected to a literary device) are due today
*Bedford Reader assigned text and responses due Monday will be discussed in class
Saturday, September 24, 2011
STUDYPATH* September 26-30, 2011
In-class assignments and class updates trump published blogs.
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
Monday
Bedford Reader is required in class for class discussion of Shirley Jackson's "The Lottery" narrative selection
Synthesis essay is due tomorrow night at 11:59 P.M. on turnitin.com; NO LATE WORK ACCEPTED
In-class writing assignment is scheduled for next week
Unit Two Vocabulary Workshop test is scheduled for tomorrow
"What AP Readers Long To See" handout is distributed to students in class today
Analyzing Rhetorical Situations handout discussion wraps up today in class
Rodriguez rewrites returned to students
Tuesday
Unit Two Vocabulary Workshop test is scheduled for today; Unit Three answers are due Friday
Bedford Reader is required in class today for literary terms
Their Eyes Were Watching God three talking points per chapter (Chapters One-Five) are due Friday for class discussion; each talking point must be connected to a literary device used by the author--an example will be provided in class
Wednesday
Prose passage #5 multiple choice work in class
Writer's Choice textbook is required in class today
Outlining for argument and persuasion from Bedford Reader is returned to students today; test on logical fallacies is scheduled for Friday before class discussion
5 Steps to a 5 textbook is introduced in class (pages xi, xv-xviii; 3-7)
Thursday
Unassigned Day-No School
Friday
Test on logical fallacies is scheduled for today
Their Eyes Were Watching God class discussion; fifteen talking points are due for Chapters One-Five of the novel
Weekend homework will be announced
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
Monday
Bedford Reader is required in class for class discussion of Shirley Jackson's "The Lottery" narrative selection
Synthesis essay is due tomorrow night at 11:59 P.M. on turnitin.com; NO LATE WORK ACCEPTED
In-class writing assignment is scheduled for next week
Unit Two Vocabulary Workshop test is scheduled for tomorrow
"What AP Readers Long To See" handout is distributed to students in class today
Analyzing Rhetorical Situations handout discussion wraps up today in class
Rodriguez rewrites returned to students
Tuesday
Unit Two Vocabulary Workshop test is scheduled for today; Unit Three answers are due Friday
Bedford Reader is required in class today for literary terms
Their Eyes Were Watching God three talking points per chapter (Chapters One-Five) are due Friday for class discussion; each talking point must be connected to a literary device used by the author--an example will be provided in class
Wednesday
Prose passage #5 multiple choice work in class
Writer's Choice textbook is required in class today
Outlining for argument and persuasion from Bedford Reader is returned to students today; test on logical fallacies is scheduled for Friday before class discussion
5 Steps to a 5 textbook is introduced in class (pages xi, xv-xviii; 3-7)
Thursday
Unassigned Day-No School
Friday
Test on logical fallacies is scheduled for today
Their Eyes Were Watching God class discussion; fifteen talking points are due for Chapters One-Five of the novel
Weekend homework will be announced
Saturday, September 17, 2011
STUDYPATH* September 19-23, 2011
In-class assignments and class updates trump published blogs.
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
Monday
Bedford Reader textbook is required in class today for reading assignment and literary terms 11-20
Vocabulary Workshop books are required in class today for explanation of Unit One test format; Unit Two answers are due Friday in class
Virginia Woolf essay based on AP prompt is due today
Richard Rodriguez and Florence Kelley essays are returned to students; Rodriguez rewrite checklist includes tone, diction, and syntactical devices such as loose, periodic, balanced and interrupted sentences
Tuesday (Shortened Day)
Bedford Reader textbook is required in class today for literary terms 11-20; narration reading assignment and Shirley Jackson's "The Lottery" writing assignment due Monday
(Assignment: Answer Question One and Four-Meaning; Answer Question One and Four-Writing Strategy; Answer Question Five-Language)
Unit One Vocabulary Workshop test is scheduled for today
Outlining Bedford Reader argument and persuasion is due today
Their Eyes Were Watching God novel assigned; talking points due Friday for Chapters One-Five class discussion
Wednesday
Synthesis essay assigned (access essay at http://apcentral.collegeboard.com/apc/members/exam/exam_information/2001.html-use 2011 Form B synthesis essay download) and due Tuesday midnight on turnitin.com web site
SOAP and rhetorical square discussed in class
Prose Passage #4 multiple choice work in class
Thursday
Rodriguez rewrites due no later than today; new draft must be stapled to first draft
5 Steps to a 5 textbook assignment is scheduled in class
Friday
Class discussion of Their Eyes Were Watching God is scheduled today; talking points must be submitted in class (this assignment is postponed because novels have not yet been assigned to students)
Unit Two Vocabulary Workshop answers due
Weekend homework will be announced
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
Monday
Bedford Reader textbook is required in class today for reading assignment and literary terms 11-20
Vocabulary Workshop books are required in class today for explanation of Unit One test format; Unit Two answers are due Friday in class
Virginia Woolf essay based on AP prompt is due today
Richard Rodriguez and Florence Kelley essays are returned to students; Rodriguez rewrite checklist includes tone, diction, and syntactical devices such as loose, periodic, balanced and interrupted sentences
Tuesday (Shortened Day)
Bedford Reader textbook is required in class today for literary terms 11-20; narration reading assignment and Shirley Jackson's "The Lottery" writing assignment due Monday
(Assignment: Answer Question One and Four-Meaning; Answer Question One and Four-Writing Strategy; Answer Question Five-Language)
Unit One Vocabulary Workshop test is scheduled for today
Outlining Bedford Reader argument and persuasion is due today
Their Eyes Were Watching God novel assigned; talking points due Friday for Chapters One-Five class discussion
Wednesday
Synthesis essay assigned (access essay at http://apcentral.collegeboard.com/apc/members/exam/exam_information/2001.html-use 2011 Form B synthesis essay download) and due Tuesday midnight on turnitin.com web site
SOAP and rhetorical square discussed in class
Prose Passage #4 multiple choice work in class
Thursday
Rodriguez rewrites due no later than today; new draft must be stapled to first draft
5 Steps to a 5 textbook assignment is scheduled in class
Friday
Class discussion of Their Eyes Were Watching God is scheduled today; talking points must be submitted in class (this assignment is postponed because novels have not yet been assigned to students)
Unit Two Vocabulary Workshop answers due
Weekend homework will be announced
Saturday, September 03, 2011
STUDYPATH* 12-16, 2011
In-class assignments and class updates trump published blogs.
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
Monday
AP students will write a forty-minute timed essay using the annotations, prompt, and passage from the Richard Rodriguez excerpt.
Vocabulary Workshop textbooks distributed
Writer's Choice distributed
Opening Days Bulletin due
Locavore summer assignment essays returned
Tuesday
Bedford Reader is required in class for literary terms.
Vocabulary diagnostic
Wednesday
Bedford Reader literary terms 1-10 test
Rhetorical devices discussed in class; bring reader/writer notebooks from last year, if applicable
Thursday
Multiple choice practice
Woolf essay prompt distributed
"The Death of the Moth" Virginia Woolf; Bedford Readers due in class today
SOAP and rhetorical square discussed in class
Friday
Woolf essay due Monday
Vocabulary Workshop Unit One answers due today
Turnitin.com account setup due by Monday; log onto turnitin.com to create account
Weekend homework will be announced.
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
Monday
AP students will write a forty-minute timed essay using the annotations, prompt, and passage from the Richard Rodriguez excerpt.
Vocabulary Workshop textbooks distributed
Writer's Choice distributed
Opening Days Bulletin due
Locavore summer assignment essays returned
Tuesday
Bedford Reader is required in class for literary terms.
Vocabulary diagnostic
Wednesday
Bedford Reader literary terms 1-10 test
Rhetorical devices discussed in class; bring reader/writer notebooks from last year, if applicable
Thursday
Multiple choice practice
Woolf essay prompt distributed
"The Death of the Moth" Virginia Woolf; Bedford Readers due in class today
SOAP and rhetorical square discussed in class
Friday
Woolf essay due Monday
Vocabulary Workshop Unit One answers due today
Turnitin.com account setup due by Monday; log onto turnitin.com to create account
Weekend homework will be announced.
Sunday, August 28, 2011
STUDYPATH* September 7-9, 2011
In-class assignments and class updates trump published blogs.
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
Wednesday
Semester Projection
Seating Chart
Textbooks Assigned
Generic Essay Rubric
Summer Work Assignment Due Friday
Signed Opening Days Bulletin due Monday
Thursday
Multiple Choice Practice
Richard Rodriguez Prompt Assigned; Annotations due Friday
Generic Essay Rubric reviewed
Friday
Rodriguez prompt annotations discussed in groups
Rodriguez essay draft due Monday
Vocabulary diagnostic
Weekend homework will be announced.
AP English Language Examination-2012 (LINK)
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
Wednesday
Semester Projection
Seating Chart
Textbooks Assigned
Generic Essay Rubric
Summer Work Assignment Due Friday
Signed Opening Days Bulletin due Monday
Thursday
Multiple Choice Practice
Richard Rodriguez Prompt Assigned; Annotations due Friday
Generic Essay Rubric reviewed
Friday
Rodriguez prompt annotations discussed in groups
Rodriguez essay draft due Monday
Vocabulary diagnostic
Weekend homework will be announced.
AP English Language Examination-2012 (LINK)
Monday, August 15, 2011
Syllabus 2011-2012
A draft of the course syllabus has been added to Box and can be downloaded; this draft is subject to change up to Wednesday, September 7, 2011.
Saturday, July 30, 2011
WELCOME TO THE 2011-2012 SCHOOL YEAR
Incoming Advanced Placement English Language and Composition students may expect several announcements about curriculum requirements and assignment descriptions over the next several weeks. The 2011-2012 school year begins on Wednesday, September 7, 2011. Check this web log frequently for information on:
>the course syllabus
>the summer assignment
>the required textbooks
>the 2012 AP English Language examination
It may be helpful for students to check the collegeboard.com web site before the school year begins to access readily available information about skills and strategies necessary to succeed in this demanding and rigorous course.
If you have questions or concerns, you may write to me at jcarmicl@lausd.net during the remainder of the summer break.
Thank you.
James B. Carmicle
AP English Language and Composition Instructor
Hollywood High School
>the course syllabus
>the summer assignment
>the required textbooks
>the 2012 AP English Language examination
It may be helpful for students to check the collegeboard.com web site before the school year begins to access readily available information about skills and strategies necessary to succeed in this demanding and rigorous course.
If you have questions or concerns, you may write to me at jcarmicl@lausd.net during the remainder of the summer break.
Thank you.
James B. Carmicle
AP English Language and Composition Instructor
Hollywood High School
Saturday, June 18, 2011
STUDYPATH* June 20-24, 2011
In-class assignments and class updates trump published blogs.
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
Monday
Last day of regular instruction; students will complete final vocabulary mastery test.
Tuesday
Final Exams Periods One and Two
Wednesday
Final Exams Periods Three and Four
Thursday
Final Exams Periods Five and Six
Friday
Last day of classes for 2010-2011 school year
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
Monday
Last day of regular instruction; students will complete final vocabulary mastery test.
Tuesday
Final Exams Periods One and Two
Wednesday
Final Exams Periods Three and Four
Thursday
Final Exams Periods Five and Six
Friday
Last day of classes for 2010-2011 school year
Sunday, June 12, 2011
STUDYPATH* June 13-17, 2011
In-class assignments and class updates trump published blogs.
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
Monday
USA Today letter to the editor is due today; new letter to the editor is assigned on Thursday.
Unit Fifteen Vocabulary Workshop test is scheduled for today.
Students work on cumulative review pages for vocabulary in class this week.
Tuesday
Students work on cumulative review pages for vocabulary in class this week; review answers are due tomorrow.
Wednesday
All vocabulary review answers are due today; final practice vocabulary mastery test is assigned.
USA Today political cartoon SOAPSTONE analysis is scheduled in class today.
Precis for research paper is due today.
Thursday
Final practice master vocabulary test answers are announced in class; final master vocabulary test is scheduled for tomorrow.
USA Today letter to the editor is assigned and due Monday.
Friday
Students complete final master vocabulary test in class today and Monday.
Final examination for semester is discussed in class.
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
Monday
USA Today letter to the editor is due today; new letter to the editor is assigned on Thursday.
Unit Fifteen Vocabulary Workshop test is scheduled for today.
Students work on cumulative review pages for vocabulary in class this week.
Tuesday
Students work on cumulative review pages for vocabulary in class this week; review answers are due tomorrow.
Wednesday
All vocabulary review answers are due today; final practice vocabulary mastery test is assigned.
USA Today political cartoon SOAPSTONE analysis is scheduled in class today.
Precis for research paper is due today.
Thursday
Final practice master vocabulary test answers are announced in class; final master vocabulary test is scheduled for tomorrow.
USA Today letter to the editor is assigned and due Monday.
Friday
Students complete final master vocabulary test in class today and Monday.
Final examination for semester is discussed in class.
Saturday, June 04, 2011
STUDYPATH* June 6-10, 2011
In-class assignments and class updates trump published blogs.
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
Monday
Vocabulary Workshop Unit Fourteen is completed in class; test is scheduled for Wednesday.
Research papers are reviewed in class in student-teacher conferences before scores are issued.
USA Today letter to the editor that was assigned last Thursday is due today.
Return all flash vocabulary cards for AP English Language exam.
Tuesday (Shortened Day)
Vocabulary Workshop Unit Fifteen is scheduled for today; books are required in class.
Student reflections of Metropolitan Water District field trip are due today.
Wednesday
Vocabulary Workshop Unit Fourteen test is scheduled for today.
Thursday
USA Today letter to the editor is assigned and due tomorrow.
Friday
Vocabulary Workshop Unit Fifteen is due today; test is scheduled for Monday.
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
Monday
Vocabulary Workshop Unit Fourteen is completed in class; test is scheduled for Wednesday.
Research papers are reviewed in class in student-teacher conferences before scores are issued.
USA Today letter to the editor that was assigned last Thursday is due today.
Return all flash vocabulary cards for AP English Language exam.
Tuesday (Shortened Day)
Vocabulary Workshop Unit Fifteen is scheduled for today; books are required in class.
Student reflections of Metropolitan Water District field trip are due today.
Wednesday
Vocabulary Workshop Unit Fourteen test is scheduled for today.
Thursday
USA Today letter to the editor is assigned and due tomorrow.
Friday
Vocabulary Workshop Unit Fifteen is due today; test is scheduled for Monday.
Saturday, May 28, 2011
STUDYPATH* May 30-June 3, 2011
In-class assignments and class updates trump published blogs.
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
Monday
Today is a Memorial Day, a legal holiday, and classes are not in session.
Tuesday
Rehearsals for Friday's "Junior Defense of Thesis" at Metropolitan Water District of Southern California continue in class today, Wednesday and Thursday.
Student research papers are due tonight at 11:59 P.M. on turnitin.com; no late papers will be accepted.
Wednesday
Rehearsals for Friday's "Junior Defense of Thesis" at Metropolitan Water District of Southern California continue in class today and Thursday.
Thursday
Rehearsals for Friday's "Junior Defense of Thesis" at Metropolitan Water District of Southern California continue in class today.
Friday
Field trip to Metropolitan Water District of Southern California to present "Junior Defense of Thesis" arguments and class oral discourse on local, regional, state and global water conservation efforts.
Students must bring vocabulary books on Monday for in class work on next vocabulary unit.
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
Monday
Today is a Memorial Day, a legal holiday, and classes are not in session.
Tuesday
Rehearsals for Friday's "Junior Defense of Thesis" at Metropolitan Water District of Southern California continue in class today, Wednesday and Thursday.
Student research papers are due tonight at 11:59 P.M. on turnitin.com; no late papers will be accepted.
Wednesday
Rehearsals for Friday's "Junior Defense of Thesis" at Metropolitan Water District of Southern California continue in class today and Thursday.
Thursday
Rehearsals for Friday's "Junior Defense of Thesis" at Metropolitan Water District of Southern California continue in class today.
Friday
Field trip to Metropolitan Water District of Southern California to present "Junior Defense of Thesis" arguments and class oral discourse on local, regional, state and global water conservation efforts.
Students must bring vocabulary books on Monday for in class work on next vocabulary unit.
Saturday, May 21, 2011
STUDYPATH* May 23-27, 2011
In-class assignments and class updates trump published blogs.
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
Monday
Preparation for the upcoming Junior Defense of Thesis presentations continues in class all week.
Research paper is due on turnitin.com by 11:59 P.M. on Tuesday, May 31.
Tuesday
Guest speaker from Metropolitan Water District of Southern California is scheduled for today.
Wednesday
Preparation for the upcoming Junior Defense of Thesis presentations continues in class all week.
Thursday
Preparation for the upcoming Junior Defense of Thesis presentations continues in class all week.
Seven presenters begin an initial delivery of their defense of theses today and tomorrow.
Friday
Preparation for the upcoming Junior Defense of Thesis presentations continues in class all week.
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
Monday
Preparation for the upcoming Junior Defense of Thesis presentations continues in class all week.
Research paper is due on turnitin.com by 11:59 P.M. on Tuesday, May 31.
Tuesday
Guest speaker from Metropolitan Water District of Southern California is scheduled for today.
Wednesday
Preparation for the upcoming Junior Defense of Thesis presentations continues in class all week.
Thursday
Preparation for the upcoming Junior Defense of Thesis presentations continues in class all week.
Seven presenters begin an initial delivery of their defense of theses today and tomorrow.
Friday
Preparation for the upcoming Junior Defense of Thesis presentations continues in class all week.
Sunday, May 15, 2011
STUDYPATH* May 16-20, 2011
In-class assignments and class updates trump published blogs.
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
Monday
CST Bell Schedule is in effect this week; Period Two meets today, Wednesday, and Friday.
Students should be completing research paper, which is due by 11:59 P.M. May 31 on turnitin.com web site.
Rehearsals and planning for Junior Defense of Thesis oral discourse presentations is scheduled today, Wednesday and Friday.
Tuesday
Period Two does not meet today.
Wednesday
Rehearsals and planning for Junior Defense of Thesis oral discourse presentations is scheduled today and Friday.
Thursday
Period Two does not meet today.
Friday
Students should be completing research paper, which is due by 11:59 P.M. May 31 on turnitin.com web site.
Rehearsals and planning for Junior Defense of Thesis oral discourse presentations are scheduled today.
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
Monday
CST Bell Schedule is in effect this week; Period Two meets today, Wednesday, and Friday.
Students should be completing research paper, which is due by 11:59 P.M. May 31 on turnitin.com web site.
Rehearsals and planning for Junior Defense of Thesis oral discourse presentations is scheduled today, Wednesday and Friday.
Tuesday
Period Two does not meet today.
Wednesday
Rehearsals and planning for Junior Defense of Thesis oral discourse presentations is scheduled today and Friday.
Thursday
Period Two does not meet today.
Friday
Students should be completing research paper, which is due by 11:59 P.M. May 31 on turnitin.com web site.
Rehearsals and planning for Junior Defense of Thesis oral discourse presentations are scheduled today.
Saturday, May 07, 2011
STUDYPATH* May 9-13, 2011
In-class assignments and class updates trump published blogs.
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
Monday
Literary terms are reviewed in preparation for the yearly examination; literary terms tests from this year are required in class.
Terms to be covered today include antithesis, antecedents, ad hominem argument, strawman argument, nomilization and argot.
Submit essays from weekend practice test for scoring and formula computation of practice AP exam score.
USA Today letter to the editor is due tomorrow.
Tuesday
Guest speaker from Metropolitan Water District of Southern California is scheduled today to address Junior Defense of Thesis presentations on June 3, 2011; guest speaker questions are required in class.
Wednesday
The Advanced Placement English Language and Composition examination is administered; wishing students the best after a nearly a year of preparation of skills and strategies in diction, tone, syntax, argument, analysis, and synthesis.
Thursday
Meet in library today for drafting of research paper and selected student presentation rehearsals; bring outlines, opening paragraphs and works cited list to library.
Return flashcards for AP English Language.
USA Today letter to the editor is assigned today and due Monday.
Friday
Meet in library today for drafting of research paper and selected student presentation rehearsals.
Unit Fourteen Vocabulary Workshop answers are due Monday.
Tone practice is scheduled for Monday.
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
Monday
Literary terms are reviewed in preparation for the yearly examination; literary terms tests from this year are required in class.
Terms to be covered today include antithesis, antecedents, ad hominem argument, strawman argument, nomilization and argot.
Submit essays from weekend practice test for scoring and formula computation of practice AP exam score.
USA Today letter to the editor is due tomorrow.
Tuesday
Guest speaker from Metropolitan Water District of Southern California is scheduled today to address Junior Defense of Thesis presentations on June 3, 2011; guest speaker questions are required in class.
Wednesday
The Advanced Placement English Language and Composition examination is administered; wishing students the best after a nearly a year of preparation of skills and strategies in diction, tone, syntax, argument, analysis, and synthesis.
Thursday
Meet in library today for drafting of research paper and selected student presentation rehearsals; bring outlines, opening paragraphs and works cited list to library.
Return flashcards for AP English Language.
USA Today letter to the editor is assigned today and due Monday.
Friday
Meet in library today for drafting of research paper and selected student presentation rehearsals.
Unit Fourteen Vocabulary Workshop answers are due Monday.
Tone practice is scheduled for Monday.
Saturday, April 30, 2011
STUDYPATH* May 2-6, 2011
In-class assignments and class updates trump published blogs.
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
Monday
Wishing AP students the best as they begin a regimen of two weeks of AP exams!
AP Exam Prep Week Two begins for this course with an in-class essay scheduled today.
AP English Language students who wish to complete the full practice examination pick up packets this week; set aside three hours and fifteen minutes for Sunday, May 8 and choose a non-intrusive environment to observe discipline for practice completion--score multiple choice using the key provided and return essays for teacher scoring by Tuesday, May 10, the day before the actual exam is administered.
Students change flashcards for additional study of literary terms and rhetorical strategy and device concepts.
USA Today letter to the editor assignment is due tomorrow, May 3.
Working outline is fleshed out and due today; works cited listed and opening paragraphs of research paper are due by end of the week; research paper date certain due date is Tuesday, May 24 by 11:59 P.M.
Tuesday (Shortened Day)
AP Exam Prep Week Two continues with a thirty-minute component of multiple choice practice.
Guest speaker questions are finalized and e-mailed to guest speaker.
Wednesday
AP Exam Prep Week Two continues with an in-class essay scheduled for today.
Tone responses are due today.
Thursday
Guest speak from the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California is scheduled for today; AP Exam Prep Week Two continues tomorrow and Monday.
USA Today letter to the editor is assigned and due Monday.
Friday
AP Exam Prep Week continues with a practice thirty-minute multiple choice component.
REMINDER: Pick up full exam practice exam packets today for at-home administration.
AGENDA BIN:
Literary terms are scheduled for Tuesday in class, as a last-minute study strategy session before the AP English Language examination.
Students will meet in the library on Thursday and Friday, May 12 and May 13 for additional research on the abstract/prompt for the May 24th research paper.
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
Monday
Wishing AP students the best as they begin a regimen of two weeks of AP exams!
AP Exam Prep Week Two begins for this course with an in-class essay scheduled today.
AP English Language students who wish to complete the full practice examination pick up packets this week; set aside three hours and fifteen minutes for Sunday, May 8 and choose a non-intrusive environment to observe discipline for practice completion--score multiple choice using the key provided and return essays for teacher scoring by Tuesday, May 10, the day before the actual exam is administered.
Students change flashcards for additional study of literary terms and rhetorical strategy and device concepts.
USA Today letter to the editor assignment is due tomorrow, May 3.
Working outline is fleshed out and due today; works cited listed and opening paragraphs of research paper are due by end of the week; research paper date certain due date is Tuesday, May 24 by 11:59 P.M.
Tuesday (Shortened Day)
AP Exam Prep Week Two continues with a thirty-minute component of multiple choice practice.
Guest speaker questions are finalized and e-mailed to guest speaker.
Wednesday
AP Exam Prep Week Two continues with an in-class essay scheduled for today.
Tone responses are due today.
Thursday
Guest speak from the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California is scheduled for today; AP Exam Prep Week Two continues tomorrow and Monday.
USA Today letter to the editor is assigned and due Monday.
Friday
AP Exam Prep Week continues with a practice thirty-minute multiple choice component.
REMINDER: Pick up full exam practice exam packets today for at-home administration.
AGENDA BIN:
Literary terms are scheduled for Tuesday in class, as a last-minute study strategy session before the AP English Language examination.
Students will meet in the library on Thursday and Friday, May 12 and May 13 for additional research on the abstract/prompt for the May 24th research paper.
Saturday, April 23, 2011
STUDYPATH* April 25-29, 2011
In-class assignments and class updates trump published blogs.
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
Monday
Everything's An Argument textbook is required in class for continuation of Toulmin argument model discussion.
USA Today letter to the editor is assigned and due tomorrow.
Literary terms are distributed and study assignment is made.
Unit Thirteen Vocabulary Workshop answers are due Wednesday; test is scheduled for Friday.
Multiple choice practice for the upcoming Advanced Placement English Language examination is scheduled for today and tomorrow.
Tuesday (Shortened Day)
Questions to pose for guest speaker are due today.
Working outline for Junior Defense of Thesis research paper is fleshed out and due Friday after guest speaker presentation is completed on Thursday.
Multiple choice practice for the upcoming Advanced Placement English Language examination is scheduled for today.
Literary terms review continues in class.
Wednesday
Deadline is this Friday for finalized outline and works cited list for Junior Defense of Thesis research paper.
Literary terms review continues in class.
Unit Thirteen Vocabulary Workshop answers are due today; test is scheduled for Friday.
Thursday
Guest speaker from Metropolitan Water District of Southern California visits for presentation of information and discussion about upcoming Junior Defense of Thesis research paper; due date for paper will be announced.
Friday
Students are scheduled to be in the school library on May 12 and May 13 for additional research and final drafting of the Junior Defense of Thesis research papers.
Flashcards for the AP English Language examination are assigned as homework.
Unit Thirteen Vocabulary Workshop test is scheduled for today.
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
Monday
Everything's An Argument textbook is required in class for continuation of Toulmin argument model discussion.
USA Today letter to the editor is assigned and due tomorrow.
Literary terms are distributed and study assignment is made.
Unit Thirteen Vocabulary Workshop answers are due Wednesday; test is scheduled for Friday.
Multiple choice practice for the upcoming Advanced Placement English Language examination is scheduled for today and tomorrow.
Tuesday (Shortened Day)
Questions to pose for guest speaker are due today.
Working outline for Junior Defense of Thesis research paper is fleshed out and due Friday after guest speaker presentation is completed on Thursday.
Multiple choice practice for the upcoming Advanced Placement English Language examination is scheduled for today.
Literary terms review continues in class.
Wednesday
Deadline is this Friday for finalized outline and works cited list for Junior Defense of Thesis research paper.
Literary terms review continues in class.
Unit Thirteen Vocabulary Workshop answers are due today; test is scheduled for Friday.
Thursday
Guest speaker from Metropolitan Water District of Southern California visits for presentation of information and discussion about upcoming Junior Defense of Thesis research paper; due date for paper will be announced.
Friday
Students are scheduled to be in the school library on May 12 and May 13 for additional research and final drafting of the Junior Defense of Thesis research papers.
Flashcards for the AP English Language examination are assigned as homework.
Unit Thirteen Vocabulary Workshop test is scheduled for today.
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
STUDYPATH* April 18-22, 2011
SPRING BREAK
APRIL 18-22
CHECK STUDYPATH ON SUNDAY, APRIL 24 FOR ASSIGNMENTS
APRIL 18-22
CHECK STUDYPATH ON SUNDAY, APRIL 24 FOR ASSIGNMENTS
Sunday, April 10, 2011
STUDYPATH* April 11-15, 2011
In-class assignments and class updates trump published blogs.
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
Monday
Everything's An Argument Toulmin responses are discussed in class; textbook is required Monday and Tuesday.
Unit Eleven Vocabulary Workshop responses are reviewed; test is scheduled for tomorrow.
Abstract for Metropolitan Water District Junior Defense of Thesis research paper is assigned; students begin research, which continues over spring break.
Reflection of Week One AP Exam Preparation Week is due today.
USA Today letter to the editor is due today.
Tuesday (Shortened Day)
Unit Twelve Vocabulary Workshop responses are due tomorrow and test is scheduled for Thursday.
Unit Eleven Vocabulary Workshop test is scheduled for today.
Everything's An Argument Toulmin responses for class discussion continues in class today.
Literary terms review is planned for the rest of the week in class.
Wednesday
Work on the abstract for Junior Defense of Thesis research paper continues in class today; working outline of research paper is due Thursday in class.
Multiple choice practice for the upcoming Advanced Placement English Language examination is scheduled for today and tomorrow.
Unit Twelve Vocabulary Workshop responses are due today.
Thursday
Unit Twelve Vocabulary Workshop test is scheduled for today.
Outline skills for Junior Defense of Thesis research paper are covered in class; working outline is due today.
Friday
Spring break homework is assigned and deadlines are set for finalized outline and works cited list for Junior Defense of Thesis research paper.
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
Monday
Everything's An Argument Toulmin responses are discussed in class; textbook is required Monday and Tuesday.
Unit Eleven Vocabulary Workshop responses are reviewed; test is scheduled for tomorrow.
Abstract for Metropolitan Water District Junior Defense of Thesis research paper is assigned; students begin research, which continues over spring break.
Reflection of Week One AP Exam Preparation Week is due today.
USA Today letter to the editor is due today.
Tuesday (Shortened Day)
Unit Twelve Vocabulary Workshop responses are due tomorrow and test is scheduled for Thursday.
Unit Eleven Vocabulary Workshop test is scheduled for today.
Everything's An Argument Toulmin responses for class discussion continues in class today.
Literary terms review is planned for the rest of the week in class.
Wednesday
Work on the abstract for Junior Defense of Thesis research paper continues in class today; working outline of research paper is due Thursday in class.
Multiple choice practice for the upcoming Advanced Placement English Language examination is scheduled for today and tomorrow.
Unit Twelve Vocabulary Workshop responses are due today.
Thursday
Unit Twelve Vocabulary Workshop test is scheduled for today.
Outline skills for Junior Defense of Thesis research paper are covered in class; working outline is due today.
Friday
Spring break homework is assigned and deadlines are set for finalized outline and works cited list for Junior Defense of Thesis research paper.
Saturday, April 02, 2011
STUDYPATH* April 4-8, 2011
In-class assignments and class updates trump published blogs.
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
Monday
AP Exam Preparation Week One Essay One is scheduled for today.
USA Today letter to the editor is not due until Monday, April 11.
Tuesday
AP Exam Preparation Week One Multiple Choice is scheduled for today.
Wednesday
AP Exam Preparation Week One Essay Two is scheduled for today.
Thursday
AP Exam Preparation Week One Multiple Choice is scheduled for today.
Friday
AP Exam Preparation Week One Essay Three is scheduled for today.
Weekend homework will be announced in class, including a reflection of AP Exam Preparation Week One strategies and skills.
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
Monday
AP Exam Preparation Week One Essay One is scheduled for today.
USA Today letter to the editor is not due until Monday, April 11.
Tuesday
AP Exam Preparation Week One Multiple Choice is scheduled for today.
Wednesday
AP Exam Preparation Week One Essay Two is scheduled for today.
Thursday
AP Exam Preparation Week One Multiple Choice is scheduled for today.
Friday
AP Exam Preparation Week One Essay Three is scheduled for today.
Weekend homework will be announced in class, including a reflection of AP Exam Preparation Week One strategies and skills.
Saturday, March 26, 2011
STUDYPATH* March 28-April 1, 2011
In-class assignments and class updates trump published blogs.
*POTENTIAL. ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
Monday
Unit Ten Vocabulary Workshop test is scheduled for today; Unit Eleven responses are due Monday, April 4.
Everything's An Argument responses are due today; a new reading and writing assignment for the text is scheduled and due next Monday; textbook is required in class today. Reading assignment due today: pages 182-200 and responses for #2 on page 206.
Students will meet in the library on Tuesday and Wednesday for lesson on research paper skills and strategies.
USA Today letter to the editor is due today.
Tuesday
Meet in library for research paper skills and strategies lesson.
Wednesday
Meet in library for research paper skills and strategies lesson.
Water Case Six responses are due in class today; class discussion is scheduled in the library.
Thursday
Most Advanced Placement English Language students will attend the annual college fair today on a field trip scheduled by the college counselor.
USA Today letter to the editor is postponed until next week's class.
Friday
Today is an unassigned day and classes are not in session.
AP Examination preparation week one is scheduled for Monday, April 4-Friday, April 8.
*POTENTIAL. ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
Monday
Unit Ten Vocabulary Workshop test is scheduled for today; Unit Eleven responses are due Monday, April 4.
Everything's An Argument responses are due today; a new reading and writing assignment for the text is scheduled and due next Monday; textbook is required in class today. Reading assignment due today: pages 182-200 and responses for #2 on page 206.
Students will meet in the library on Tuesday and Wednesday for lesson on research paper skills and strategies.
USA Today letter to the editor is due today.
Tuesday
Meet in library for research paper skills and strategies lesson.
Wednesday
Meet in library for research paper skills and strategies lesson.
Water Case Six responses are due in class today; class discussion is scheduled in the library.
Thursday
Most Advanced Placement English Language students will attend the annual college fair today on a field trip scheduled by the college counselor.
USA Today letter to the editor is postponed until next week's class.
Friday
Today is an unassigned day and classes are not in session.
AP Examination preparation week one is scheduled for Monday, April 4-Friday, April 8.
Saturday, March 19, 2011
STUDYPATH* March 21-25, 2011
In-class assignments and class updates trump published blogs.
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
Monday
Unit Ten Vocabulary Workshop responses are due Thursday; test date will be announced.
Language of Composition is due in class for literary terms; test is scheduled for Thursday before Water Case Five class discussion.
Grammar assignment from Language of Composition is due today.
USA Today editorial response is due today.
Tuesday (Shortened Day)
Language of Composition book is due in class for reading assignment, literary terms, and grammar lesson.
Five Steps to a Five multiple choice work is scheduled for today.
Wednesday
The EAP (Early Assessment Program) essay due today will be written as an in-class assignment.
Thursday
Water Case Five responses are due today for class discussion.
A literary terms test is scheduled for today.
USA Today editorial response is assigned and due Monday.
Unit Ten Vocabulary responses are due today.
Friday
Water Case Five class discussion continues in class today.
Upcoming Advanced Placement English Language and Composition exam preparation weeks one and two are scheduled for April 4-8 and May 2-6.
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
Monday
Unit Ten Vocabulary Workshop responses are due Thursday; test date will be announced.
Language of Composition is due in class for literary terms; test is scheduled for Thursday before Water Case Five class discussion.
Grammar assignment from Language of Composition is due today.
USA Today editorial response is due today.
Tuesday (Shortened Day)
Language of Composition book is due in class for reading assignment, literary terms, and grammar lesson.
Five Steps to a Five multiple choice work is scheduled for today.
Wednesday
The EAP (Early Assessment Program) essay due today will be written as an in-class assignment.
Thursday
Water Case Five responses are due today for class discussion.
A literary terms test is scheduled for today.
USA Today editorial response is assigned and due Monday.
Unit Ten Vocabulary responses are due today.
Friday
Water Case Five class discussion continues in class today.
Upcoming Advanced Placement English Language and Composition exam preparation weeks one and two are scheduled for April 4-8 and May 2-6.
Saturday, March 12, 2011
STUDYPATH* March 14-18, 2011
In-class assignments and class updates trump published blogs.
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
Monday
Personal use water log is due tomorrow; students kept a record of all personal water use either Friday or Monday.
Grammar assignment for pronouns from Language of Composition is due today; textbook is due in class today and tomorrow.
USA Today editorial response is due today.
An in-class timed essay is scheduled for Wednesday.
Literary terms and grammar are scheduled for Language of Composition.
Responses for Vocabulary Workshop Units Seven-Nine were due Friday; test is rescheduled for Thursday.
Tuesday
Invisible Man essay is due tonight at 11:59 P.M. on turnitin.com web site.
Orwell "Shooting an Elephant" responses are due tomorrow.
Language of Composition textbook is due in class today, when literary terms and grammar assignment are made.
Multiple choice work from Five Steps to a Five is scheduled for today.
Wednesday
Orwell responses are due today.
An in-class timed essay is scheduled for today.
Thursday
USA Today editorial response is assigned today and due Monday.
Water Case Four unit test responses are due today; booklets must be brought to class for activity.
Vocabulary Workshop Units Seven-Nine test is scheduled for today.
Friday
Water Case Four continues in class.
Weekend homework will be announced.
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
Monday
Personal use water log is due tomorrow; students kept a record of all personal water use either Friday or Monday.
Grammar assignment for pronouns from Language of Composition is due today; textbook is due in class today and tomorrow.
USA Today editorial response is due today.
An in-class timed essay is scheduled for Wednesday.
Literary terms and grammar are scheduled for Language of Composition.
Responses for Vocabulary Workshop Units Seven-Nine were due Friday; test is rescheduled for Thursday.
Tuesday
Invisible Man essay is due tonight at 11:59 P.M. on turnitin.com web site.
Orwell "Shooting an Elephant" responses are due tomorrow.
Language of Composition textbook is due in class today, when literary terms and grammar assignment are made.
Multiple choice work from Five Steps to a Five is scheduled for today.
Wednesday
Orwell responses are due today.
An in-class timed essay is scheduled for today.
Thursday
USA Today editorial response is assigned today and due Monday.
Water Case Four unit test responses are due today; booklets must be brought to class for activity.
Vocabulary Workshop Units Seven-Nine test is scheduled for today.
Friday
Water Case Four continues in class.
Weekend homework will be announced.
Saturday, March 05, 2011
STUDYPATH* March 7-11, 2011
In-class assignments and class updates trump published blogs.
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
Monday
Language of Composition textbooks are due in class today for literary terms, grammar, and reading assignment.
USA Today letter to the editor is due today.
Literary terms 31-40 test is scheduled for Thursday; students will review terms during the week.
An in-class timed writing assignment is scheduled for Wednesday.
Five Steps to a Five homework is scheduled in preparation for the upcoming AP English Language examination.
Tuesday
Five Steps to a Five multiple choice work is scheduled for today, as well as review of the final exam multiple choice stems, distractors and answers.
The upcoming Invisible Man motif essay is due on turnitin.com site; check site for deadline.
Language of Composition textbook is due in class today for grammar assignment and literary terms.
Unit Seven-Nine Vocabulary Workshop review answers are due Friday; test is scheduled for Monday.
Wednesday
Students will write an in-class timed essay today.
Jamaica Kincaid responses are due today.
Thursday
Water Case Three Test is due and class discussion and activity is scheduled for today; Water Case Four test and reading assignment is made.
USA Today letter to the editor is assigned and due on Monday.
Friday
Weekend homework will be announced.
Water Case Three class discussion continues in class.
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
Monday
Language of Composition textbooks are due in class today for literary terms, grammar, and reading assignment.
USA Today letter to the editor is due today.
Literary terms 31-40 test is scheduled for Thursday; students will review terms during the week.
An in-class timed writing assignment is scheduled for Wednesday.
Five Steps to a Five homework is scheduled in preparation for the upcoming AP English Language examination.
Tuesday
Five Steps to a Five multiple choice work is scheduled for today, as well as review of the final exam multiple choice stems, distractors and answers.
The upcoming Invisible Man motif essay is due on turnitin.com site; check site for deadline.
Language of Composition textbook is due in class today for grammar assignment and literary terms.
Unit Seven-Nine Vocabulary Workshop review answers are due Friday; test is scheduled for Monday.
Wednesday
Students will write an in-class timed essay today.
Jamaica Kincaid responses are due today.
Thursday
Water Case Three Test is due and class discussion and activity is scheduled for today; Water Case Four test and reading assignment is made.
USA Today letter to the editor is assigned and due on Monday.
Friday
Weekend homework will be announced.
Water Case Three class discussion continues in class.
Saturday, February 26, 2011
STUDYPATH* February 28-March 4, 2011
In-class assignments and class updates trump published blogs.
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
Monday
Language of Composition textbooks are due in class today for literary terms, grammar, and reading assignment.
Synthesis essay distributed in class with sources is due on turnitin.com site at 11:59 P.M. on Monday night, February 28.
"Veils" essay rewrites receive final scores on the turnitin.com site.
USA Today letter to the editor is due today.
Literary terms 21-30 test is scheduled for tomorrow; students will review the terms today in class.
An in-class timed writing assignment is scheduled for Wednesday.
Five Steps to a Five homework is scheduled in preparation for the upcoming AP English Language examination.
Tuesday
Five Steps to a Five multiple choice work is scheduled for today, as well as review of the final exam multiple choice stems, distractors and answers.
The upcoming Invisible Man motif essay is due on turnitin.com site; check site for deadline.
Language of Composition textbook is due in class today for grammar assignment and literary terms.
Literary terms 21-30 test is scheduled for today.
Wednesday
Students will write an in-class timed essay today.
Thursday
Water Case Two class discussion and shareholders' activity is scheduled for today; Water Case Three test and reading assignment is made.
USA Today letter to the editor is assigned and due on Monday.
Friday
Weekend homework will be announced.
Water Case Two class discussion continues in class.
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
Monday
Language of Composition textbooks are due in class today for literary terms, grammar, and reading assignment.
Synthesis essay distributed in class with sources is due on turnitin.com site at 11:59 P.M. on Monday night, February 28.
"Veils" essay rewrites receive final scores on the turnitin.com site.
USA Today letter to the editor is due today.
Literary terms 21-30 test is scheduled for tomorrow; students will review the terms today in class.
An in-class timed writing assignment is scheduled for Wednesday.
Five Steps to a Five homework is scheduled in preparation for the upcoming AP English Language examination.
Tuesday
Five Steps to a Five multiple choice work is scheduled for today, as well as review of the final exam multiple choice stems, distractors and answers.
The upcoming Invisible Man motif essay is due on turnitin.com site; check site for deadline.
Language of Composition textbook is due in class today for grammar assignment and literary terms.
Literary terms 21-30 test is scheduled for today.
Wednesday
Students will write an in-class timed essay today.
Thursday
Water Case Two class discussion and shareholders' activity is scheduled for today; Water Case Three test and reading assignment is made.
USA Today letter to the editor is assigned and due on Monday.
Friday
Weekend homework will be announced.
Water Case Two class discussion continues in class.
Monday, February 21, 2011
STUDYPATH* February 21-25, 2011
In-class assignments and class updates trump published blogs.
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
Monday
Today is Presidents' Day, a legal holiday, and classes are not in session.
Language of Composition textbook is due Tuesday and Wednesday in class.
USA Today E-Edition letter to the editor response is due tomorrow.
Tuesday (Shortened Day)
Multiple choice answers from the Henry James passage and the practice final exam are reviewed in class.
Language of Composition textbooks are required in class today and tomorrow for grammar assignment and literary terms.
"Veils" essays rewrites are due on turnitin.com by 11:59 P.M. this evening.
Wednesday
Language of Composition textbook is due in class today.
Multiple choice practice from Five Steps to a Five continues in class.
AP English Language synthesis essay is due February 28 at 11:59 P.M. and should be submitted to turnitin.com web site.
Class discussion of responses from "A Modest Proposal" is scheduled for today.
Thursday
Water Case Two answers are due today for class discussion.
Literary terms from Language of Composition terms test date is announced.
USA Today letter to the editor assignment is scheduled today and due on Monday.
Friday
Five Steps to a Five homework is scheduled in preparation for the upcoming AP English Language examination.
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
Monday
Today is Presidents' Day, a legal holiday, and classes are not in session.
Language of Composition textbook is due Tuesday and Wednesday in class.
USA Today E-Edition letter to the editor response is due tomorrow.
Tuesday (Shortened Day)
Multiple choice answers from the Henry James passage and the practice final exam are reviewed in class.
Language of Composition textbooks are required in class today and tomorrow for grammar assignment and literary terms.
"Veils" essays rewrites are due on turnitin.com by 11:59 P.M. this evening.
Wednesday
Language of Composition textbook is due in class today.
Multiple choice practice from Five Steps to a Five continues in class.
AP English Language synthesis essay is due February 28 at 11:59 P.M. and should be submitted to turnitin.com web site.
Class discussion of responses from "A Modest Proposal" is scheduled for today.
Thursday
Water Case Two answers are due today for class discussion.
Literary terms from Language of Composition terms test date is announced.
USA Today letter to the editor assignment is scheduled today and due on Monday.
Friday
Five Steps to a Five homework is scheduled in preparation for the upcoming AP English Language examination.
Saturday, February 12, 2011
STUDYPATH* February 14-18, 2011
In-class assignments and class updates trump published blogs.
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
Monday
Literary terms test from Language of Composition is scheduled today.
USA Today E-Edition letter to the editor response is due today.
Invisible Man class discussion for Chapters Sixteen-Twenty resumes in class.
Five Steps to a Five homework is scheduled in preparation for the upcoming AP English Language examination.
Tuesday (Shortened Day)
Multiple choice answers from the Henry James passage are reviewed in class.
Language of Composition textbooks are required in class today and tomorrow for grammar assignment and literary terms.
Invisible Man class discussion continues for Chapters Sixteen-Twenty.
Wednesday
Language of Composition textbook is due in class today.
USA Today letter to the editor assignment is scheduled today and due on Monday.
Multiple choice practice from Five Steps to a Five continues in class.
AP English Language essay practice prompt (satire) is assigned and due date to be set; this essay should be submitted to turnitin.com web site.
Thursday
Water Case One class debate is scheduled for today.
Water Case Two is assigned as homework.
Literary terms from Language of Composition terms test date is announced.
Friday
Invisible Man class discussion for Chapters Twenty-One to Twenty-Five and Epilogue is scheduled for today. Talking points are due for the five chapters, excluding the Epilogue.
Weekend homework will be announced.
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
Monday
Literary terms test from Language of Composition is scheduled today.
USA Today E-Edition letter to the editor response is due today.
Invisible Man class discussion for Chapters Sixteen-Twenty resumes in class.
Five Steps to a Five homework is scheduled in preparation for the upcoming AP English Language examination.
Tuesday (Shortened Day)
Multiple choice answers from the Henry James passage are reviewed in class.
Language of Composition textbooks are required in class today and tomorrow for grammar assignment and literary terms.
Invisible Man class discussion continues for Chapters Sixteen-Twenty.
Wednesday
Language of Composition textbook is due in class today.
USA Today letter to the editor assignment is scheduled today and due on Monday.
Multiple choice practice from Five Steps to a Five continues in class.
AP English Language essay practice prompt (satire) is assigned and due date to be set; this essay should be submitted to turnitin.com web site.
Thursday
Water Case One class debate is scheduled for today.
Water Case Two is assigned as homework.
Literary terms from Language of Composition terms test date is announced.
Friday
Invisible Man class discussion for Chapters Twenty-One to Twenty-Five and Epilogue is scheduled for today. Talking points are due for the five chapters, excluding the Epilogue.
Weekend homework will be announced.
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