Summer work assignment is due by the end of the first week of classes, which begin on Tuesday, August 18, 2015. If students have questions or concerns, e-mail the instructor at jcarmicl@lausd.net for information.
The course syllabus, opening bulletin, late work policy and other relevant class information will be posted at the beginning of August on this web log.
Welcome to A.P. English Language and Composition Fall Semester 2015-2016.
Friday, July 03, 2015
Saturday, May 30, 2015
STUDYPATH* June 1-5, 2015
In-class assignments and class updates trump published blogs.
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
The Lesson of Ups
Show Up, Keep Up, Speak Up, Measure Up
Monday, June 1-Regular Day Schedule
Final Examinations Periods One and Two
Periods Three, Four, Five and Six meet on a special bell schedule
Tuesday-Minimum Day Schedule
Finals Examinations Periods Three and Four
Wednesday-Minimum Day Schedule
Finals Examinations Periods Five and Six
Thursday-Regular Day Schedule
Final day of instruction
Friday-Pupil Free Schedule
Check blog in early August for class information and opening of semester assignments/requirements
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
The Lesson of Ups
Show Up, Keep Up, Speak Up, Measure Up
Monday, June 1-Regular Day Schedule
Final Examinations Periods One and Two
Periods Three, Four, Five and Six meet on a special bell schedule
Tuesday-Minimum Day Schedule
Finals Examinations Periods Three and Four
Wednesday-Minimum Day Schedule
Finals Examinations Periods Five and Six
Thursday-Regular Day Schedule
Final day of instruction
Friday-Pupil Free Schedule
Check blog in early August for class information and opening of semester assignments/requirements
Saturday, May 23, 2015
STUDYPATH* May 25-29, 2015
In-class assignments and class updates trump published blogs.
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
The Lesson of Ups
Show Up, Keep Up, Speak Up, Measure Up
Monday, May 25
Today is Memorial Day, a legal holiday, and classes are not in session
Tuesday, May 26
Students return textbooks; Writer's Choice, Bedford Reader, Language of Composition and Vocabulary Workshop are due in class
Student progress reports are distributed and scored assignments are added to reports; attach proof of scores when submitting updated progress reports
Brag sheet information is due in class; two-page college application paper is scheduled
Wednesday, May 27
Two-page college application in-class work is scheduled
Thursday, May 28
Two-page college application in-class work is scheduled
Friday, May 29
Two-page college application in-class work concludes with completed student drafts
Check STUDYPATH over the weekend for next week's assignments and class information
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
The Lesson of Ups
Show Up, Keep Up, Speak Up, Measure Up
Monday, May 25
Today is Memorial Day, a legal holiday, and classes are not in session
Tuesday, May 26
Students return textbooks; Writer's Choice, Bedford Reader, Language of Composition and Vocabulary Workshop are due in class
Student progress reports are distributed and scored assignments are added to reports; attach proof of scores when submitting updated progress reports
Brag sheet information is due in class; two-page college application paper is scheduled
Wednesday, May 27
Two-page college application in-class work is scheduled
Thursday, May 28
Two-page college application in-class work is scheduled
Friday, May 29
Two-page college application in-class work concludes with completed student drafts
Check STUDYPATH over the weekend for next week's assignments and class information
Sunday, May 17, 2015
STUDYPATH* May 18-22, 2015
In-class assignments and class updates trump published blogs.
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
The Lesson of Ups
Show Up, Keep Up, Speak Up, Measure Up
Monday, May 18
Junior Defense of Thesis Scoring Presentations continue in class for MWD presenters
Rhetorical Precis is due in class today (hard copy)
Research papers not yet submitted are printed by students in class and submitted
Satire papers are scored and returned after research papers are scored and returned
Tuesday, May 19
Junior Defense of Thesis Scoring Presentations continue in class for MWD presenters
Wednesday, May 20
Field trip to Metropolitan Water District of Southern California for Junior Defense of Thesis; students meet in cafe at 8:00 A.M. (business dress for job interview is required); students who are purchasing lunch bring funds for the trip; tokens and bus passes are required for Metro Red Line transportation
AP students are required to bring Vocabulary Workshop textbooks to class for in-class assignment
Thursday, May 21
Brag sheets are distributed to AP students for college personal essay responses
AP students are required to bring Vocabulary Workshop textbooks to class for in-class assignment
Friday, May 22
Vocabulary Workshop textbooks are required in class for in-class assignment
Check STUDYPATH over the weekend for next week's assignments and class information
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
The Lesson of Ups
Show Up, Keep Up, Speak Up, Measure Up
Monday, May 18
Junior Defense of Thesis Scoring Presentations continue in class for MWD presenters
Rhetorical Precis is due in class today (hard copy)
Research papers not yet submitted are printed by students in class and submitted
Satire papers are scored and returned after research papers are scored and returned
Tuesday, May 19
Junior Defense of Thesis Scoring Presentations continue in class for MWD presenters
Wednesday, May 20
Field trip to Metropolitan Water District of Southern California for Junior Defense of Thesis; students meet in cafe at 8:00 A.M. (business dress for job interview is required); students who are purchasing lunch bring funds for the trip; tokens and bus passes are required for Metro Red Line transportation
AP students are required to bring Vocabulary Workshop textbooks to class for in-class assignment
Thursday, May 21
Brag sheets are distributed to AP students for college personal essay responses
AP students are required to bring Vocabulary Workshop textbooks to class for in-class assignment
Friday, May 22
Vocabulary Workshop textbooks are required in class for in-class assignment
Check STUDYPATH over the weekend for next week's assignments and class information
Saturday, May 09, 2015
STUDYPATH* May 11-15, 2015
In-class assignments and class updates trump published blogs.
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
The Lesson of Ups
Show Up, Keep Up, Speak Up, Measure Up
Monday, May 11
AP English Language exam preparation continues with types of sentences (balanced, interrupted, periodic and cumulative), logical fallacies (including bandwagon appeal, non sequitur, ad hominem) and practice with multiple choice footnote stems and distractors
Satire paper is due by 8:30 A.M. on turnitin.com web site; follow all instructions on the assignment including submission of rubric and prewriting
Bedford Reader is required in class for logical fallacies discussion
Rhetorical precis is introduced; assignment is due Monday, May 18
Tuesday, May 12
AP English Language exam preparation continues in class
Wednesday, May 13
AP English Language examination is scheduled for all students; test security protocol and has been discussed and must be followed by students
Thursday, May 14
Junior Defense of Thesis presentations by students are scheduled; students will use scoring guide for Junior Defense of Thesis to provide feedback to presenters
Friday, May 15
Junior Defense of Thesis presentations by students are scheduled; students will use scoring guide for Junior Defense of Thesis to provide feedback to presenters
Check STUDYPATH over the weekend for next week's assignments and class information
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
The Lesson of Ups
Show Up, Keep Up, Speak Up, Measure Up
Monday, May 11
AP English Language exam preparation continues with types of sentences (balanced, interrupted, periodic and cumulative), logical fallacies (including bandwagon appeal, non sequitur, ad hominem) and practice with multiple choice footnote stems and distractors
Satire paper is due by 8:30 A.M. on turnitin.com web site; follow all instructions on the assignment including submission of rubric and prewriting
Bedford Reader is required in class for logical fallacies discussion
Rhetorical precis is introduced; assignment is due Monday, May 18
Tuesday, May 12
AP English Language exam preparation continues in class
Wednesday, May 13
AP English Language examination is scheduled for all students; test security protocol and has been discussed and must be followed by students
Thursday, May 14
Junior Defense of Thesis presentations by students are scheduled; students will use scoring guide for Junior Defense of Thesis to provide feedback to presenters
Friday, May 15
Junior Defense of Thesis presentations by students are scheduled; students will use scoring guide for Junior Defense of Thesis to provide feedback to presenters
Check STUDYPATH over the weekend for next week's assignments and class information
Sunday, May 03, 2015
PRE-EXAM WEEK Activities STUDYPATH* May 4-8, 2015
In-class assignments and class updates trump published blogs.
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
The Lesson of Ups
Show Up, Keep Up, Speak Up, Measure Up
Monday, May 4
Five Steps to a Five multiple choice activity
Research paper elements activity
Field trip forms for MWD trip due today
Tuesday, May 5
Five Steps to a Five multiple choice activity
Argument-Five Steps to a Five and Everything's an Argument
Prewriting the DCQ paper activity
Prewriting for satire paper is due in class
Wednesday, May 6
Writing the DCQ paper activity
Thursday, May 7
Five Steps to a Five multiple choice activity
Argument-Five Steps to a Five and Everything's an Argument
Prewriting the argument paper activity
Satire paper is due on turnitin.com web site by 8:30 A.M. today
Friday, May 8
Five Steps to a Five multiple choice activity
Writing the argument paper activity
Check STUYDPATH over the weekend for class information and next week's assignments
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
The Lesson of Ups
Show Up, Keep Up, Speak Up, Measure Up
Monday, May 4
Five Steps to a Five multiple choice activity
Research paper elements activity
Field trip forms for MWD trip due today
Tuesday, May 5
Five Steps to a Five multiple choice activity
Argument-Five Steps to a Five and Everything's an Argument
Prewriting the DCQ paper activity
Prewriting for satire paper is due in class
Wednesday, May 6
Writing the DCQ paper activity
Thursday, May 7
Five Steps to a Five multiple choice activity
Argument-Five Steps to a Five and Everything's an Argument
Prewriting the argument paper activity
Satire paper is due on turnitin.com web site by 8:30 A.M. today
Friday, May 8
Five Steps to a Five multiple choice activity
Writing the argument paper activity
Check STUYDPATH over the weekend for class information and next week's assignments
Sunday, April 26, 2015
STUDYPATH* April 27-May 1, 2015
In-class assignments and class updates trump published blogs.
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
The Lesson of Ups
Show Up, Keep Up, Speak Up, Measure Up
Monday, April 27-Regular Bell Schedule
"Satire on Contemporary Society" paper assigned and due on turnitin.com by 8:30 A.M. Thursday, MAY 7
Daylight Savings Time paper scored and returned to students
"On the Duty of Civil Disobedience" Thoreau responses (1, 3, 7, 8 and 10) due on turnitin.com web site by 8:30 A.M. today
In-class work on the OWL (Online Writing Lab) web site for MLA formatting requirements is scheduled in class; textbooks are not required in class until after the upcoming AP English Language examination, scheduled for Wednesday, May 13
Math class activity is scheduled for thirty minutes in preparation of the Performance Tast (PT) Tuesday (Period One) and Wednesday (Period Three)
Vocabulary Workshop Unit Eight test is scheduled today
Unit Nine Vocabulary Workshop responses due today
Fleshed out outline for the research paper is due today
Tuesday, April 28-Smarter Balanced Testing Schedule
Performance Task (PT) is scheduled for Period One; Period Three does not meet today
Wednesday, April 29-Smarter Balanced Testing Schedule
Performance Task (PT) is scheduled for Period Three; Period One does not meet today
Thursday, April 30-Regular Bell Schedule
NO IN-CLASS WRITING IS SCHEDULED TODAY
Outdoor Water Conservation research paper in-class work; first drafts, cover pages, works cited, outlines, thumbnail captions and credits, and all sources and evidence is required in class for assembling the paper
Friday, May 1-Regular Bell Schedule
Responses for Informal Writing handout are due on turnitin.com today by 8:30 A.M. (Responses include 1, 2 and 3)
Check STUDYPATH over the weekend for next week's assignments and class information
Outdoor Water Conservation research paper in-class work continues
Agenda Bin:
Research paper due date on turnitin.com is Monday, May 4 by 8:30 A.M.
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
The Lesson of Ups
Show Up, Keep Up, Speak Up, Measure Up
Monday, April 27-Regular Bell Schedule
"Satire on Contemporary Society" paper assigned and due on turnitin.com by 8:30 A.M. Thursday, MAY 7
Daylight Savings Time paper scored and returned to students
"On the Duty of Civil Disobedience" Thoreau responses (1, 3, 7, 8 and 10) due on turnitin.com web site by 8:30 A.M. today
In-class work on the OWL (Online Writing Lab) web site for MLA formatting requirements is scheduled in class; textbooks are not required in class until after the upcoming AP English Language examination, scheduled for Wednesday, May 13
Math class activity is scheduled for thirty minutes in preparation of the Performance Tast (PT) Tuesday (Period One) and Wednesday (Period Three)
Vocabulary Workshop Unit Eight test is scheduled today
Unit Nine Vocabulary Workshop responses due today
Fleshed out outline for the research paper is due today
Tuesday, April 28-Smarter Balanced Testing Schedule
Performance Task (PT) is scheduled for Period One; Period Three does not meet today
Wednesday, April 29-Smarter Balanced Testing Schedule
Performance Task (PT) is scheduled for Period Three; Period One does not meet today
Thursday, April 30-Regular Bell Schedule
NO IN-CLASS WRITING IS SCHEDULED TODAY
Outdoor Water Conservation research paper in-class work; first drafts, cover pages, works cited, outlines, thumbnail captions and credits, and all sources and evidence is required in class for assembling the paper
Friday, May 1-Regular Bell Schedule
Responses for Informal Writing handout are due on turnitin.com today by 8:30 A.M. (Responses include 1, 2 and 3)
Check STUDYPATH over the weekend for next week's assignments and class information
Outdoor Water Conservation research paper in-class work continues
Agenda Bin:
Research paper due date on turnitin.com is Monday, May 4 by 8:30 A.M.
Sunday, April 19, 2015
STUDYPATH* April 20-24, 2015
In-class assignment and class updates trump published blogs.
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
The Lesson of Ups
Show Up, Keep Up, Speak Up, Measure Up
Monday, April 20-Regular Bell Schedule
Working outlines for research paper fleshed out and final outlines due next Monday, April 27
Works Cited rewrites stapled to original drafts are due in class todayLiterary terms 71-80 from The Language of Composition resume after Smarter Balanced Testing continues in class; textbooks are required for reading/writing assignment due next Monday, April 27 on turnitin.com web site by 8:30 A.M.: "On The Duty of Civil Disobedience" Henry David Thoreau Page 318
Cornell Notes on the upcoming Junior Defense of Thesis research paper resume after Smarter Balanced testing is complete; paper due date is Monday, May 4, 2015 on turnitin.com web site; use Online Writing Lab at Purdue (OWL) web site for formatting requirements
Thumbnails, caption and credit drafts are due in class today (four are required); follow model provided by teacher for formatting and content
Informal language (Questions 1, 2 and 3) homework assignment is due on turnitin.com web site on Friday by 8:30 A.M. (POSTPONED UNTIL FRIDAY, MAY 1)
Vocabulary Workshop test on Unit Eight is scheduled today, April 20; Unit Nine responses are due Tuesday for Period One and Wednesday for Period Three; test is scheduled next Monday, April 27
Access the link below and write and submit the synthesis paper on the "U.S. Postal System" by 8:30 A.M. FRIDAY on turnitin.com web site; prompt is listed under the 2012 test administration
http://apcentral.collegeboard.com/apc/members/exam/exam_information/2001.html
Tuesday, April 21-Period One 10:34-12:32 Smarter Balanced Testing
Period Three does not meet today
Kincaid responses (1, 2 5, 10 and 11) are due by 8:30 A.M. on turnitin.com web site
Wednesday, April 22-Period Three 1:08-3:06 Smarter Balanced Testing
Period One does not meet today
Thursday, April 23-Period One 10:34-12:32 Smarter Balanced Testing
Period Three does not meet today
Friday, April 24-Period Three 1:08-3:06 Smarter Balanced Testing
Period One does not meet today
Check STUDYPATH over the weekend for next week's assignments and class information
Check STUDYPATH of Monday, April 20 for synthesis paper due online today and work due Monday, April 27
AGENDA BIN:
Research paper due date to be set; Works Cited drafts returned to students for second drafts due Monday, April 20; working outlines fleshed out and rewritten as final outlines due Monday, April 27
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
The Lesson of Ups
Show Up, Keep Up, Speak Up, Measure Up
Monday, April 20-Regular Bell Schedule
Working outlines for research paper fleshed out and final outlines due next Monday, April 27
Works Cited rewrites stapled to original drafts are due in class todayLiterary terms 71-80 from The Language of Composition resume after Smarter Balanced Testing continues in class; textbooks are required for reading/writing assignment due next Monday, April 27 on turnitin.com web site by 8:30 A.M.: "On The Duty of Civil Disobedience" Henry David Thoreau Page 318
Cornell Notes on the upcoming Junior Defense of Thesis research paper resume after Smarter Balanced testing is complete; paper due date is Monday, May 4, 2015 on turnitin.com web site; use Online Writing Lab at Purdue (OWL) web site for formatting requirements
Thumbnails, caption and credit drafts are due in class today (four are required); follow model provided by teacher for formatting and content
Informal language (Questions 1, 2 and 3) homework assignment is due on turnitin.com web site on Friday by 8:30 A.M. (POSTPONED UNTIL FRIDAY, MAY 1)
Vocabulary Workshop test on Unit Eight is scheduled today, April 20; Unit Nine responses are due Tuesday for Period One and Wednesday for Period Three; test is scheduled next Monday, April 27
Access the link below and write and submit the synthesis paper on the "U.S. Postal System" by 8:30 A.M. FRIDAY on turnitin.com web site; prompt is listed under the 2012 test administration
http://apcentral.collegeboard.com/apc/members/exam/exam_information/2001.html
Tuesday, April 21-Period One 10:34-12:32 Smarter Balanced Testing
Period Three does not meet today
Kincaid responses (1, 2 5, 10 and 11) are due by 8:30 A.M. on turnitin.com web site
Wednesday, April 22-Period Three 1:08-3:06 Smarter Balanced Testing
Period One does not meet today
Thursday, April 23-Period One 10:34-12:32 Smarter Balanced Testing
Period Three does not meet today
Friday, April 24-Period Three 1:08-3:06 Smarter Balanced Testing
Period One does not meet today
Check STUDYPATH over the weekend for next week's assignments and class information
Check STUDYPATH of Monday, April 20 for synthesis paper due online today and work due Monday, April 27
AGENDA BIN:
Research paper due date to be set; Works Cited drafts returned to students for second drafts due Monday, April 20; working outlines fleshed out and rewritten as final outlines due Monday, April 27
Sunday, April 12, 2015
STUDYPATH* April 13-17, 2015
In-class assignment and class updates trump published blogs.
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
The Lesson of Ups
Show Up, Keep Up, Speak Up, Measure Up
Monday, April 13-Regular Bell Schedule
Literary terms 71-80 from The Language of Composition resume after Smarter Balanced Testing is complete
Cornell Notes on the upcoming Junior Defense of Thesis research paper resume after Smarter Balanced testing is complete; paper due date is Monday, May 4, 2015 on turnitin.com web site; use Online Writing Lab at Purdue (OWL) web site for formatting requirements
Thumbnails, caption and credit drafts are due next Monday, April 20
Coherence and Cohesion homework assignment is due on turnitin.com web site on Friday by 8:30 A.M.
Vocabulary Workshop test on Unit Eight is scheduled next Monday, April 20; responses are returned to students in class
Access the link below and write and submit the synthesis paper on "Daylight Saving Time" by 8:30 A.M. on turnitin.com web site; prompt is listed under Form B, 2010 test administration
http://apcentral.collegeboard.com/apc/members/exam/exam_information/2001.html
Tuesday, April 14-Period One 10:34-12:32 Smarter Balanced Testing
Period Three does not meet today
Kincaid responses (1, 2 5, 10 and 11) are due by 8:30 A.M. on turnitin.com web site
Wednesday, April 15-Period Three 1:08-3:06 Smarter Balanced Testing
Period One does not meet today
Thursday, April 16-Period One 10:34-12:32 Smarter Balanced Testing
Period Three does not meet today
Friday, April 17-Period Three 1:08-3:06 Smarter Balanced Testing
Period One does not meet today
Check STUDYPATH over the weekend for next week's assignments and class information
Check STUDYPATH of Monday, April 13 for all work due online
AGENDA BIN:
Research paper due date to be set; Works Cited drafts returned to students for second drafts, if necessary; working outlines fleshed out and rewritten as final outlines with due date set; thumbnails, captions and credits due date set
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
The Lesson of Ups
Show Up, Keep Up, Speak Up, Measure Up
Monday, April 13-Regular Bell Schedule
Literary terms 71-80 from The Language of Composition resume after Smarter Balanced Testing is complete
Cornell Notes on the upcoming Junior Defense of Thesis research paper resume after Smarter Balanced testing is complete; paper due date is Monday, May 4, 2015 on turnitin.com web site; use Online Writing Lab at Purdue (OWL) web site for formatting requirements
Thumbnails, caption and credit drafts are due next Monday, April 20
Coherence and Cohesion homework assignment is due on turnitin.com web site on Friday by 8:30 A.M.
Vocabulary Workshop test on Unit Eight is scheduled next Monday, April 20; responses are returned to students in class
Access the link below and write and submit the synthesis paper on "Daylight Saving Time" by 8:30 A.M. on turnitin.com web site; prompt is listed under Form B, 2010 test administration
http://apcentral.collegeboard.com/apc/members/exam/exam_information/2001.html
Tuesday, April 14-Period One 10:34-12:32 Smarter Balanced Testing
Period Three does not meet today
Kincaid responses (1, 2 5, 10 and 11) are due by 8:30 A.M. on turnitin.com web site
Wednesday, April 15-Period Three 1:08-3:06 Smarter Balanced Testing
Period One does not meet today
Thursday, April 16-Period One 10:34-12:32 Smarter Balanced Testing
Period Three does not meet today
Friday, April 17-Period Three 1:08-3:06 Smarter Balanced Testing
Period One does not meet today
Check STUDYPATH over the weekend for next week's assignments and class information
Check STUDYPATH of Monday, April 13 for all work due online
AGENDA BIN:
Research paper due date to be set; Works Cited drafts returned to students for second drafts, if necessary; working outlines fleshed out and rewritten as final outlines with due date set; thumbnails, captions and credits due date set
Sunday, April 05, 2015
Post Spring Break STUDYPATH* April 6-10, 2015
D R A F T-this STUDYPATH will be updated Sunday, April 5
In-class assignments and class updates trump published blogs.
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
The Lesson of Ups
Show Up, Keep Up, Speak Up, Measure Up
Monday, April 6
Today is Cesar Chavez Day, a state holiday, and classes are not in session
Tuesday, April 7
Language of Composition textbooks are required in class for writing and grammar assignment (Modifiers continued 790); literary terms and rhetorical devices (71-80) are scheduled; test date to be set
Unit Seven Vocabulary Workshop test scored in class
"On Seeing England for the First Time" Jamaica Kincaid (Chapter 13 Politics) assignment is due on turnitin.com Tuesday, April 14; answer rhetoric and style 1, 2, 5, 10 and 11 in thorough detail
Works Cited assignment is due this morning on turnitin.com web site by 8:30 A.M.
Articles from Wall Street Journal on water use and student personal-finance
Wednesday, April 8
Language of Composition textbooks are required in class a second day (continued lesson from Tuesday)
Unit Eight Vocabulary Workshop responses are due Friday; test is scheduled Monday
Multiple choice practice for the upcoming AP examination is scheduled
Research and Documentation in the Electronic Age textbooks reviewed for research paper formatting and citation requirements
Thursday, April 9
Timed writing is scheduled and due by end of period
Logic of a Columnist #13 responses are due on turnitin.com web site by 8:30 A.M.
Friday, April 10
Check STUDYPATH over the weekend for next week's assignments and class information
Vocabulary Workshop Unit Eight responses are due; test is scheduled Monday
English Language and Composition AP examination is scheduled Wednesday, May 13
AGENDA BIN:
Research paper due date set
In-class assignments and class updates trump published blogs.
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
The Lesson of Ups
Show Up, Keep Up, Speak Up, Measure Up
Monday, April 6
Today is Cesar Chavez Day, a state holiday, and classes are not in session
Tuesday, April 7
Language of Composition textbooks are required in class for writing and grammar assignment (Modifiers continued 790); literary terms and rhetorical devices (71-80) are scheduled; test date to be set
Unit Seven Vocabulary Workshop test scored in class
"On Seeing England for the First Time" Jamaica Kincaid (Chapter 13 Politics) assignment is due on turnitin.com Tuesday, April 14; answer rhetoric and style 1, 2, 5, 10 and 11 in thorough detail
Works Cited assignment is due this morning on turnitin.com web site by 8:30 A.M.
Articles from Wall Street Journal on water use and student personal-finance
Wednesday, April 8
Language of Composition textbooks are required in class a second day (continued lesson from Tuesday)
Unit Eight Vocabulary Workshop responses are due Friday; test is scheduled Monday
Multiple choice practice for the upcoming AP examination is scheduled
Research and Documentation in the Electronic Age textbooks reviewed for research paper formatting and citation requirements
Thursday, April 9
Timed writing is scheduled and due by end of period
Logic of a Columnist #13 responses are due on turnitin.com web site by 8:30 A.M.
Friday, April 10
Check STUDYPATH over the weekend for next week's assignments and class information
Vocabulary Workshop Unit Eight responses are due; test is scheduled Monday
English Language and Composition AP examination is scheduled Wednesday, May 13
AGENDA BIN:
Research paper due date set
Sunday, March 22, 2015
STUDYPATH* March 23-27, 2015
In-class assignments and class updates trump published blogs.
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
The Lesson of Ups
Show Up, Keep Up, Speak Up, Measure Up
Monday, March 23
Language of Composition textbooks are required in class for rhetorical devices, literary terms, grammar (Modifiers 790) and next reading selection assignment
Vocabulary Workshop Unit Seven responses due tomorrow; test is scheduled Wednesday Sources for timed writing paper reviewed in class
Language of Composition assignment #1-4 responses (698) due tomorrow for class discussion
Tuesday, March 24
Literary terms and rhetorical devices test 61-70 is scheduled Friday
Multiple choice prose passage #7 completed in class
Sign up for AP examination at student store before March 27
Works Cited page for outdoor water conservation research paper due on turnitin.com by 8:30 A.M. on April 7
Sources for timed writing paper reviewed in class
Language of Composition assignment due for class discussion
Vocabulary Workshop Unit Seven responses due
Wednesday, March 25
Vocabulary Workshop Unit Seven test is scheduled
Sources for timed writing paper reviewed in class
Thursday, March 26
Logic of a Columnist responses are due today by 8:30 A.M. on turnitin.com web site
Timed writing synthesis paper is scheduled in class
Friday, March 27
Literary terms and rhetorical devices test 61-70 is scheduled
Check STUDYPATH over the weekend for next week's assignments and class information
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
The Lesson of Ups
Show Up, Keep Up, Speak Up, Measure Up
Monday, March 23
Language of Composition textbooks are required in class for rhetorical devices, literary terms, grammar (Modifiers 790) and next reading selection assignment
Vocabulary Workshop Unit Seven responses due tomorrow; test is scheduled Wednesday Sources for timed writing paper reviewed in class
Language of Composition assignment #1-4 responses (698) due tomorrow for class discussion
Tuesday, March 24
Literary terms and rhetorical devices test 61-70 is scheduled Friday
Multiple choice prose passage #7 completed in class
Sign up for AP examination at student store before March 27
Works Cited page for outdoor water conservation research paper due on turnitin.com by 8:30 A.M. on April 7
Sources for timed writing paper reviewed in class
Language of Composition assignment due for class discussion
Vocabulary Workshop Unit Seven responses due
Wednesday, March 25
Vocabulary Workshop Unit Seven test is scheduled
Sources for timed writing paper reviewed in class
Thursday, March 26
Logic of a Columnist responses are due today by 8:30 A.M. on turnitin.com web site
Timed writing synthesis paper is scheduled in class
Friday, March 27
Literary terms and rhetorical devices test 61-70 is scheduled
Check STUDYPATH over the weekend for next week's assignments and class information
Sunday, March 15, 2015
STUDYPATH* March 16-20, 2015
In-class assignments and class updates trump published blogs.
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
The Lesson of Ups
Show Up, Keep Up, Speak Up, Measure Up
Monday, March 16
Language of Composition textbooks are required in class for literary terms and rhetorical devices; test is scheduled Friday
Synthesis paper sources for Thursday timed writing are scheduled for discussion
Grammar assignment from Language of Composition (Page 790) Modifiers is due Thursday
Unit Six Vocabulary Workshop responses due Tuesday; test is scheduled Wednesday
UCLA and USC college library cards are presented for verification of research paper resource
AP English Language examination sign up is required before March 27; present confirmation to teacher
Invisible Man novels are returned to textbook room
Tuesday, March 17
Unit Six Vocabulary Workshop responses are due today
Richard Rodriquez "Aria: Memoir of a Bilingual Childhood" (Discussion 1, 6; Rhetorical Strategies 1, 3 and 4) responses are due today for class discussion
Synthesis paper sources for Thursday timed writing continue in class
Wednesday, March 18
Vocabulary Workshop Unit Six test is scheduled
Timed writing sources reviewed for tomorrow's paper
Thursday, March 19
Synthesis paper timed writing is scheduled
Grammar assignment from Language of Composition is due today
Friday, March 20
Literary terms and rhetorical devices test 51-60 is scheduled
Check STUDYPATH over the weekend for next week's assignments and class updates
AGENDA BIN:
Working outlines for outdoor water conservation research paper are scheduled to be redrafted as fleshed out developed outlines to be inserted into the upcoming research paper; paper is scheduled for mid-April deadline
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
The Lesson of Ups
Show Up, Keep Up, Speak Up, Measure Up
Monday, March 16
Language of Composition textbooks are required in class for literary terms and rhetorical devices; test is scheduled Friday
Synthesis paper sources for Thursday timed writing are scheduled for discussion
Grammar assignment from Language of Composition (Page 790) Modifiers is due Thursday
Unit Six Vocabulary Workshop responses due Tuesday; test is scheduled Wednesday
UCLA and USC college library cards are presented for verification of research paper resource
AP English Language examination sign up is required before March 27; present confirmation to teacher
Invisible Man novels are returned to textbook room
Tuesday, March 17
Unit Six Vocabulary Workshop responses are due today
Richard Rodriquez "Aria: Memoir of a Bilingual Childhood" (Discussion 1, 6; Rhetorical Strategies 1, 3 and 4) responses are due today for class discussion
Synthesis paper sources for Thursday timed writing continue in class
Wednesday, March 18
Vocabulary Workshop Unit Six test is scheduled
Timed writing sources reviewed for tomorrow's paper
Thursday, March 19
Synthesis paper timed writing is scheduled
Grammar assignment from Language of Composition is due today
Friday, March 20
Literary terms and rhetorical devices test 51-60 is scheduled
Check STUDYPATH over the weekend for next week's assignments and class updates
AGENDA BIN:
Working outlines for outdoor water conservation research paper are scheduled to be redrafted as fleshed out developed outlines to be inserted into the upcoming research paper; paper is scheduled for mid-April deadline
Saturday, March 07, 2015
STUDYPATH* March 9-13, 2015
D R A F T--Check Sunday for additional entries or changes in assigned work
In-class assignments and class updates trump published blogs.
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
The Lesson of Ups
Show Up, Keep Up, Speak Up, Measure Up
Monday, March 9
Language of Composition textbooks are due in class for reading and writing assignment, rhetorical devices and literary terms and grammar assignment
Synthesis paper timed writing sources are presented in class
Unit Five Vocabulary Workshop responses are due tomorrow; test is scheduled Wednesday
Tuesday, March 10
Synthesis paper timed writing sources continue in class
Unit Five Vocabulary Workshop responses are due; test is tomorrow
Wednesday, March 11
Unit Five Vocabulary Workshop test is scheduled
Multiple choice practice for the upcoming AP examination is scheduled
Thursday, March 12
Synthesis paper timed writing is scheduled
Grammar assignment from Language of Composition is due
Logic of a Columnist responses are due today
Friday, March 13
Check STUDYPATH over the weekend for next week's assignments and class updates
Library cards from UCLA and USC college libraries are due Monday; please present card to classroom teacher for verification
AGENDA BIN:
Junior Defense of Thesis fifteen-page MLA outdoor water conservation paper deadline set in mid April
In-class assignments and class updates trump published blogs.
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
The Lesson of Ups
Show Up, Keep Up, Speak Up, Measure Up
Monday, March 9
Language of Composition textbooks are due in class for reading and writing assignment, rhetorical devices and literary terms and grammar assignment
Synthesis paper timed writing sources are presented in class
Unit Five Vocabulary Workshop responses are due tomorrow; test is scheduled Wednesday
Tuesday, March 10
Synthesis paper timed writing sources continue in class
Unit Five Vocabulary Workshop responses are due; test is tomorrow
Wednesday, March 11
Unit Five Vocabulary Workshop test is scheduled
Multiple choice practice for the upcoming AP examination is scheduled
Thursday, March 12
Synthesis paper timed writing is scheduled
Grammar assignment from Language of Composition is due
Logic of a Columnist responses are due today
Friday, March 13
Check STUDYPATH over the weekend for next week's assignments and class updates
Library cards from UCLA and USC college libraries are due Monday; please present card to classroom teacher for verification
AGENDA BIN:
Junior Defense of Thesis fifteen-page MLA outdoor water conservation paper deadline set in mid April
Sunday, March 01, 2015
STUDYPATH* March 2-6, 2015
In-class assignments and class updates trump published blogs.
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
The Lesson of Ups
Show Up, Keep Up, Speak Up, Measure Up
Monday, March 2
Meet in Hollywood High School Library for research paper MLA format, relevant sources and works cited skills (sources must include one book, one media, one newspaper and one magazine site)
Invisible Man motif paper is due by 8:30 A.M. on turnitin.com web site
Research and Documentation in the Electronic Age textbook is required in class
USC and UCLA library cards are due by end of week; college library research is mandatory for the outdoor water conservation research paper
Tuesday, March 3
Language of Composition "The Silent Season of a Hero" responses are due today (Pages 447-448 Discussion 3, 5; Rhetorical Strategies 1, 7 and 8)
Language of Composition grammar assignment due Thursday (Pages 703-704 Exercises 1 and 2)
Wednesday, March 4
Vocabulary Workshop Unit Four test is scheduled
Thursday, March 5
Language of Composition grammar assignment is due
Timed writing is scheduled
Friday, March 6
Multiple choice practice for the upcoming AP English examination is scheduled
Check STUDYPATH over the weekend for next week's assignments and class information
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
The Lesson of Ups
Show Up, Keep Up, Speak Up, Measure Up
Monday, March 2
Meet in Hollywood High School Library for research paper MLA format, relevant sources and works cited skills (sources must include one book, one media, one newspaper and one magazine site)
Invisible Man motif paper is due by 8:30 A.M. on turnitin.com web site
Research and Documentation in the Electronic Age textbook is required in class
USC and UCLA library cards are due by end of week; college library research is mandatory for the outdoor water conservation research paper
Tuesday, March 3
Language of Composition "The Silent Season of a Hero" responses are due today (Pages 447-448 Discussion 3, 5; Rhetorical Strategies 1, 7 and 8)
Language of Composition grammar assignment due Thursday (Pages 703-704 Exercises 1 and 2)
Wednesday, March 4
Vocabulary Workshop Unit Four test is scheduled
Thursday, March 5
Language of Composition grammar assignment is due
Timed writing is scheduled
Friday, March 6
Multiple choice practice for the upcoming AP English examination is scheduled
Check STUDYPATH over the weekend for next week's assignments and class information
Sunday, February 22, 2015
STUDYPATH* February 23-27, 2015
In-class assignments and class updates trump published blogs.
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
The Lesson of Ups
Show Up, Keep Up, Speak Up, Measure Up
Monday, Feb. 23
Language of Composition textbooks are required in class today and tomorrow for reading/writing assignment and rhetorical devices and literary terms
Unit Three Vocabulary Workshop test is scheduled; Unit Four Vocabulary Workshop responses are due Friday
Grammar assignment from Language of Composition is due Thursday
Tuesday, Feb. 24
Introduction to the Junior Defense of Thesis research paper on outdoor water conservation; AP classes will meet in the library Monday and Tuesday of next week
LibGuide for water conservation paper is scheduled
Wednesday, Feb. 25
Multiple choice practice continues in class in preparation for the upcoming AP exam
Thursday, Feb. 26
Timed writing is scheduled
Friday, Feb. 27
Invisible Man motif paper is due on turnitin.com web site by 8:30 A.M. on Monday, March 2
Unit Four Vocabulary Workshop responses are due; test is scheduled Monday
Check STUDYPATH over the weekend for next week's assignments and class information
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
The Lesson of Ups
Show Up, Keep Up, Speak Up, Measure Up
Monday, Feb. 23
Language of Composition textbooks are required in class today and tomorrow for reading/writing assignment and rhetorical devices and literary terms
Unit Three Vocabulary Workshop test is scheduled; Unit Four Vocabulary Workshop responses are due Friday
Grammar assignment from Language of Composition is due Thursday
Tuesday, Feb. 24
Introduction to the Junior Defense of Thesis research paper on outdoor water conservation; AP classes will meet in the library Monday and Tuesday of next week
LibGuide for water conservation paper is scheduled
Wednesday, Feb. 25
Multiple choice practice continues in class in preparation for the upcoming AP exam
Thursday, Feb. 26
Timed writing is scheduled
Friday, Feb. 27
Invisible Man motif paper is due on turnitin.com web site by 8:30 A.M. on Monday, March 2
Unit Four Vocabulary Workshop responses are due; test is scheduled Monday
Check STUDYPATH over the weekend for next week's assignments and class information
Saturday, February 14, 2015
STUDYPATH* February 16-20, 2015
In-class assignments and class updates trump published
blogs.
*POTENTIAL,
ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
The Lesson of Ups
Show Up, Keep Up, Speak Up, Measure Up
Monday Feb. 16
Today is Presidents Day, a legal holiday, and classes are
not in session
Tuesday, Feb. 17
Timed writing interim assessment continues concludes with
argument paper on Nuclear Power: Friend or Foe due by end of period
Wednesday, Feb. 18
Multiple choice practice for the Queen Elizabeth I speech to
Parliament continues in class
Invisible Man paper on motif assigned and due Monday, March
2 on turnitin.com website by 8:30 A.M.
Literary terms and rhetorical devices from Language of
Composition are scheduled; textbook is required in class
Grammar assignment for Language of Composition is scheduled
and due Monday, February 23
Thursday, Feb. 19
Logic of a Columnist article is due by 8:30 A.M. on
turnitin.com web site
Timed writing practice for the upcoming Advanced Placement
examination
Friday, Feb. 20
Invisible Man class discussion is scheduled for Chapters
21-Epilogue; dialectical journals and novels are required in class
Check STUDYPATH over the weekend for next week’s assignments
and class information
Wednesday, February 04, 2015
STUDYPATH* March 2-6, 2015
In-class assignments and class updates trump published blogs.
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
The Lesson of Ups
Show Up, Keep Up, Speak Up, Measure Up
Monday March 2
Argument: What Counts as Evidence
Observations, Interviews, Surveys, Questionnaires
Student Presentations of Argument Protocols-The Toulmin Method
Tuesday March 3
Argument: Using Evidence Effectively
Considering Audiences and Building a Critical Mass
Arranging Evidence
Student Presentations of Argument Protocols-The Rogerian Method
Wednesday March 4
Recapitulation of Toulmin and Rogerian Argument Models
Student Presentations conclude for Argument Protocols
Thursday March 5
Friday March 6
Check STUDYPATH over the weekend for next week's assignments and class information
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
The Lesson of Ups
Show Up, Keep Up, Speak Up, Measure Up
Monday March 2
Argument: What Counts as Evidence
Observations, Interviews, Surveys, Questionnaires
Student Presentations of Argument Protocols-The Toulmin Method
Tuesday March 3
Argument: Using Evidence Effectively
Considering Audiences and Building a Critical Mass
Arranging Evidence
Student Presentations of Argument Protocols-The Rogerian Method
Wednesday March 4
Recapitulation of Toulmin and Rogerian Argument Models
Student Presentations conclude for Argument Protocols
Thursday March 5
Friday March 6
Check STUDYPATH over the weekend for next week's assignments and class information
STUDYPATH* February 23-27, 2015
In-class assignments and class updates trump published blogs.
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
The Lesson of Ups
Show Up, Keep Up, Speak Up, Measure Up
Monday Feb.23
Argument: Making Claims
Giving Argument Shapes and Styles
Managing the Convention of Argument
Tuesday Feb. 24
Argument: Establishing Credibility
Demonstrating Knowledge and Sharing Values
Building Common Ground and Respecting Readers
Wednesday Feb.25
Arguments From the Heart
Understanding how Emotional Arguments Work
Using Emotions to Build Bridges and Sustain an Argument
Thursday Feb.26
Arguments Based on Values, Character and Based on Facts and Reasons
Embracing or Rejecting Values
Claiming Authority and Establishing Credibility
Hard Evidence and Reason and Common Sense
Friday Feb.27
Structuring Arguments
Making Claims, Offering Data and Good Reasons and Determining Warrants
Using Qualifiers and Understanding Conditions of Rebuttal
Check STUDYPATH over the weekend for next week's assignments and class information
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
The Lesson of Ups
Show Up, Keep Up, Speak Up, Measure Up
Monday Feb.23
Argument: Making Claims
Giving Argument Shapes and Styles
Managing the Convention of Argument
Tuesday Feb. 24
Argument: Establishing Credibility
Demonstrating Knowledge and Sharing Values
Building Common Ground and Respecting Readers
Wednesday Feb.25
Arguments From the Heart
Understanding how Emotional Arguments Work
Using Emotions to Build Bridges and Sustain an Argument
Thursday Feb.26
Arguments Based on Values, Character and Based on Facts and Reasons
Embracing or Rejecting Values
Claiming Authority and Establishing Credibility
Hard Evidence and Reason and Common Sense
Friday Feb.27
Structuring Arguments
Making Claims, Offering Data and Good Reasons and Determining Warrants
Using Qualifiers and Understanding Conditions of Rebuttal
Check STUDYPATH over the weekend for next week's assignments and class information
STUDYPATH* February 16-20, 2015
In-class assignments and class updates trump published blogs.
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
The Lesson of Ups
Show Up, Keep Up, Speak Up, Measure Up
Monday Feb.16
Today is Presidents Day, a legal holiday, and classes are not in session
Tuesday Feb. 17
Introduction to Argument and Persuasion
Arguments to Inform, Convince, Explore and Make Decisions
Wednesday Feb. 18
Occasions for Argument
Arguments about the Past, the Present and the Future
Thursday Feb. 19
Kinds of Argument
Arguments of Facts, Definition, Evaluation and Proposal Arguments
Friday Feb.20
Check STUDYPATH over the weekend for next week's assignments and class information
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
The Lesson of Ups
Show Up, Keep Up, Speak Up, Measure Up
Monday Feb.16
Today is Presidents Day, a legal holiday, and classes are not in session
Tuesday Feb. 17
Introduction to Argument and Persuasion
Arguments to Inform, Convince, Explore and Make Decisions
Wednesday Feb. 18
Occasions for Argument
Arguments about the Past, the Present and the Future
Thursday Feb. 19
Kinds of Argument
Arguments of Facts, Definition, Evaluation and Proposal Arguments
Friday Feb.20
Check STUDYPATH over the weekend for next week's assignments and class information
STUDYPATH* February 9-13, 2015
In-class assignments and class updates trump published blogs.
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
The Lesson of Ups
Show Up, Keep Up, Speak Up, Measure Up
Monday Feb. 9
Nuclear Power: Friend or Foe introduction to Grade 11 Performance Task
Task overview and classroom activity: Using Visual Stimuli
CCSS/Standard(s): RLiteracy-7 and WLiteracy-8-9
WHSSSK 91-100 responses are due today; test is scheduled tomorrow
Language of Composition grammar assignment (Page 593 1-15 Exercise One) is due today
Tuesday Feb. 10
Nuclear Power-Friend or Foe
Internet sources: Both sides of the nuclear debate
"Professions for Women" Woolf responses are due by 8:30 A.M. on turnitin.com web site (Discussion 1, 6 and Rhetoric 1, 3 and 5)
WHSSSK 91-100 test is scheduled
Wednesday Feb. 11
Full length argumentative report based on student notes (contextualize examination of stimuli)
Thursday Feb. 12
Responses to constructed response research questions: Write full persuasive pieces/arguments about topics or texts attending to a purpose and audience
Friday Feb. 13
Dialectical journals for Invisible Man Chapters 21-25 and Epilogue are due today; class discussion is postponed to next week after interim assessment and Grade 11 Performance Task
Responses to constructed response research questions: Analyze and integrate information and evaluate information sources using evidence
Check STUDYPATH over the weekend for next week's assignments and class information
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
The Lesson of Ups
Show Up, Keep Up, Speak Up, Measure Up
Monday Feb. 9
Nuclear Power: Friend or Foe introduction to Grade 11 Performance Task
Task overview and classroom activity: Using Visual Stimuli
CCSS/Standard(s): RLiteracy-7 and WLiteracy-8-9
WHSSSK 91-100 responses are due today; test is scheduled tomorrow
Language of Composition grammar assignment (Page 593 1-15 Exercise One) is due today
Tuesday Feb. 10
Nuclear Power-Friend or Foe
Internet sources: Both sides of the nuclear debate
"Professions for Women" Woolf responses are due by 8:30 A.M. on turnitin.com web site (Discussion 1, 6 and Rhetoric 1, 3 and 5)
WHSSSK 91-100 test is scheduled
Wednesday Feb. 11
Full length argumentative report based on student notes (contextualize examination of stimuli)
Thursday Feb. 12
Responses to constructed response research questions: Write full persuasive pieces/arguments about topics or texts attending to a purpose and audience
Friday Feb. 13
Dialectical journals for Invisible Man Chapters 21-25 and Epilogue are due today; class discussion is postponed to next week after interim assessment and Grade 11 Performance Task
Responses to constructed response research questions: Analyze and integrate information and evaluate information sources using evidence
Check STUDYPATH over the weekend for next week's assignments and class information
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