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 29
Today is Memorial Day, a legal holiday, and classes are not in session
Tuesday May 30
"Junior Defense of Thesis" field trip to Metropolitan Water District of Southern California; meet in cafeteria no later than 8:15 A.M.; all signed paperwork is required to travel to MWD headquarters
Stop Week: Last day to accept late assignments is today, May 30, one week before the first final exam for the semester
Wednesday May 31
Research document précis is scheduled in class
101. connoisseur-175. exigency review units are scheduled in class; test is scheduled Friday
Thursday June 1
Mrs. Brown, SAS Gifted Counselor, is scheduled to present information for college and career
Review 101. connoisseur-175. exigency test is scheduled in class tomorrow
Friday June 2
Personal statement for college is scheduled in class
Review 101. connoisseur-175. exigency test is scheduled in class
Check STUDYPATH over the weekend for next week's assignments and class information
AGENDA BIN:
Research document précis
Final for Period Five AP English Language is scheduled Thursday, June 8
Saturday, May 27, 2017
Saturday, May 20, 2017
STUDYPATH* May 22-26, 2017
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 May 22
SBAC testing all week
Tuesday May 23
SBAC testing all week
Wednesday May 24
SBAC testing all week
Thursday May 25
SBAC testing all week
Presenters attend the required weekly meeting at nutrition
Friday May 26
SBAC testing all week
Check STUDYPATH over the weekend for next week's assignments and class updates
AGENDA BIN:
Research document précis
Brag sheet
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
The Lesson of Ups
Show Up, Keep Up, Speak Up, Measure Up
Monday May 22
SBAC testing all week
Tuesday May 23
SBAC testing all week
Wednesday May 24
SBAC testing all week
Thursday May 25
SBAC testing all week
Presenters attend the required weekly meeting at nutrition
Friday May 26
SBAC testing all week
Check STUDYPATH over the weekend for next week's assignments and class updates
AGENDA BIN:
Research document précis
Brag sheet
Saturday, May 13, 2017
STUDYPATH* May 15-18, 2017
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 May 15
SBAC testing all week
Research document is due by 8:30 A.M. on turnitin.com web site
MWD field trip slips are due today
Tuesday May 16
SBAC testing all week
Wednesday May 17
SBAC testing all week
Thursday May 18
SBAC testing all week
Friday May 19
SBAC testing all week
Check STUDYPATH over the weekend for next week's assignments and class updates
AGENDA BIN:
Research document précis
Brag sheet
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
The Lesson of Ups
Show Up, Keep Up, Speak Up, Measure Up
Monday May 15
SBAC testing all week
Research document is due by 8:30 A.M. on turnitin.com web site
MWD field trip slips are due today
Tuesday May 16
SBAC testing all week
Wednesday May 17
SBAC testing all week
Thursday May 18
SBAC testing all week
Friday May 19
SBAC testing all week
Check STUDYPATH over the weekend for next week's assignments and class updates
AGENDA BIN:
Research document précis
Brag sheet
Saturday, May 06, 2017
STUDYPATH* May 8-12, 2017
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 8
Lesson Fifteen Vocabulary is assigned and due tomorrow
Test on Logical Fallacies is due tomorrow
Multiple choice preparation for the AP English Language exam continues in class
Synthesis paper distributed in class last week is due today
Tuesday May 9
Lesson Fifteen Vocabulary is due in class today
Review Vocabulary 101-175 connoisseur-exigency test is distributed and due Friday
Test on Logical Fallacies is due today
Multiple choice preparation for the AP English Language exam continues in class
Wednesday May 10
AP English Language examination is scheduled at 8:00 A.M.
Presentations for Metropolitan Water District "Junior Defense of Thesis" are scheduled
Thursday May 11
Metropolitan Water District of Southern California guest speaker is scheduled in class
Friday May 12
Presentations for Metropolitan Water District "Junior Defense of Thesis" are scheduled
Check STUDYPATH over the weekend for next week's assignments and class updates
Field trip slips for MWD trip are due no later than Monday
AGENDA BIN:
"Junior Defense of Thesis" presentations at Metropolitan Water District of Southern California
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
The Lesson of Ups
Show Up, Keep Up, Speak Up, Measure Up
Monday May 8
Lesson Fifteen Vocabulary is assigned and due tomorrow
Test on Logical Fallacies is due tomorrow
Multiple choice preparation for the AP English Language exam continues in class
Synthesis paper distributed in class last week is due today
Tuesday May 9
Lesson Fifteen Vocabulary is due in class today
Review Vocabulary 101-175 connoisseur-exigency test is distributed and due Friday
Test on Logical Fallacies is due today
Multiple choice preparation for the AP English Language exam continues in class
Wednesday May 10
AP English Language examination is scheduled at 8:00 A.M.
Presentations for Metropolitan Water District "Junior Defense of Thesis" are scheduled
Thursday May 11
Metropolitan Water District of Southern California guest speaker is scheduled in class
Friday May 12
Presentations for Metropolitan Water District "Junior Defense of Thesis" are scheduled
Check STUDYPATH over the weekend for next week's assignments and class updates
Field trip slips for MWD trip are due no later than Monday
AGENDA BIN:
"Junior Defense of Thesis" presentations at Metropolitan Water District of Southern California
Friday, April 28, 2017
STUDYPATH* May 1-5, 2017
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 1
Synthesis Argument paper assigned and due Wednesday
Neutral Stand paper (hard copy) is due in class today
AP Exam preparation continues in class all week
Analyzing Advertisements group work is scheduled
Multiple choice practice is scheduled
Tuesday May 2
Precis for research document is scheduled in class
AP Exam preparation continues in class all week
Wednesday May 3
Synthesis Argument paper is due today (hard copy)
AP Exam preparation continues in class all week
Research paper ingredients revisions are due in class today
Thursday May 4
MWD Presenters meet at nutrition for trip planning protocol and agenda
AP Exam preparation continues in class all week
Logic of a Columnist (postponed from last week) is due on turnitin.com web site by 8:30 A.M.
Friday May 5
Check STUDYPATH over the weekend for next week's assignments and class information
AP Exam preparation continues in class all week
AGENDA BIN:
MWD guest speaker is scheduled Thursday, May 11
Metropolitan Water District "Junior Defense of Thesis" field trip is scheduled May 30
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
The Lesson of Ups
Show Up, Keep Up, Speak Up, Measure Up
Monday May 1
Synthesis Argument paper assigned and due Wednesday
Neutral Stand paper (hard copy) is due in class today
AP Exam preparation continues in class all week
Analyzing Advertisements group work is scheduled
Multiple choice practice is scheduled
Tuesday May 2
Precis for research document is scheduled in class
AP Exam preparation continues in class all week
Wednesday May 3
Synthesis Argument paper is due today (hard copy)
AP Exam preparation continues in class all week
Research paper ingredients revisions are due in class today
Thursday May 4
MWD Presenters meet at nutrition for trip planning protocol and agenda
AP Exam preparation continues in class all week
Logic of a Columnist (postponed from last week) is due on turnitin.com web site by 8:30 A.M.
Friday May 5
Check STUDYPATH over the weekend for next week's assignments and class information
AP Exam preparation continues in class all week
AGENDA BIN:
MWD guest speaker is scheduled Thursday, May 11
Metropolitan Water District "Junior Defense of Thesis" field trip is scheduled May 30
Thursday, April 20, 2017
STUDYPATH* April 24-28, 2017
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 24
One page (hard copy) analysis of Shaping Argument from the 2003 Exam Samples-Shea/Sudol articles is due in class today
Syntax Vocabulary Test is due in class today
Multiple choice practice is scheduled all week in class
Five Steps to a Five AP Exam review is scheduled in class all week
AP students visit USC or UCLA college libraries for final research for research document
Review of "Model MLA Paper: A Visual Formatting Guide" in class
ORDER of DOCUMENT PAGES:
Cover Page: Not Paginated
Outline: Not Paginated
First Page of Text: Standards, Document Title, Paginated Student Last Name 1 (NO COMMAS)
Second Page of Text: Paginated Student Last Name 2
Third Page of Text: Paginated Student Last Name 3
Fourth Page of Text: Paginated Student Last Name 4
Fifth Page of Text: Paginated Student Last Name 5
Sixth Page of Text: Paginated Student Last Name 6
Seventh Page of Text: Paginated Student Last Name 7
Eighth Page of Text: Paginated Student Last Name 8
Ninth Page of Text: Paginated Student Last Name 9
Tenth Page of Text: Paginated Student Last Name 10
Eleventh Page of Text: Paginated Student Last Name 11
Twelfth Page of Text: Paginated Student Last Name 12
Thirteenth Page of Text: Paginated Student Last Name 13
Fourteenth Page of Text: Paginated Student Last Name 14
Fifteenth Page of Text: Paginated Student Last Name 14 (MUST BE WORKS CITED)
Blank End Page: Not Paginated
Tuesday April 25
Review Vocabulary 51. Avarice-100. Conjecture is due in class today (four-page response)
Multiple choice practice is scheduled all week in class
Lesson Twelve Vocabulary assigned and due tomorrow
Wednesday April 26
Five Steps to a Five review and preparation for upcoming AP Exam
Lesson Twelve Vocabulary due today in class
Thursday April 27
Five Steps to a Five review and preparation for upcoming AP Exam
Argument paper timed writing is scheduled in class (this timed writing has now been changed to a take-home writing assignment that will be due Monday as hard copy)
Logic of a Columnist #13 is due by 8:30 A.M. today on turnitin.com web site (postponed to the following week)
Friday April 28
Five Steps to a Five review and preparation for upcoming AP Exam
Research assignment must be uploaded in PDF form to turnitin.com web site by 8:30 A.M. on Tuesday, May 2; MWD presenters are decided for "Junior Defense of Thesis" (Per our class discussion, the new deadline for the paper has been moved to 8:30 A.M. on Monday, May 15)
Check STUDYPATH over the weekend for next week's assignments and class information
AGENDA BIN:
Metropolitan Water District of Southern California "Junior Defense of Thesis" trip is scheduled May 30
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
The Lesson of Ups
Show Up, Keep Up, Speak Up, Measure Up
Monday April 24
One page (hard copy) analysis of Shaping Argument from the 2003 Exam Samples-Shea/Sudol articles is due in class today
Syntax Vocabulary Test is due in class today
Multiple choice practice is scheduled all week in class
Five Steps to a Five AP Exam review is scheduled in class all week
AP students visit USC or UCLA college libraries for final research for research document
Review of "Model MLA Paper: A Visual Formatting Guide" in class
ORDER of DOCUMENT PAGES:
Cover Page: Not Paginated
Outline: Not Paginated
First Page of Text: Standards, Document Title, Paginated Student Last Name 1 (NO COMMAS)
Second Page of Text: Paginated Student Last Name 2
Third Page of Text: Paginated Student Last Name 3
Fourth Page of Text: Paginated Student Last Name 4
Fifth Page of Text: Paginated Student Last Name 5
Sixth Page of Text: Paginated Student Last Name 6
Seventh Page of Text: Paginated Student Last Name 7
Eighth Page of Text: Paginated Student Last Name 8
Ninth Page of Text: Paginated Student Last Name 9
Tenth Page of Text: Paginated Student Last Name 10
Eleventh Page of Text: Paginated Student Last Name 11
Twelfth Page of Text: Paginated Student Last Name 12
Thirteenth Page of Text: Paginated Student Last Name 13
Fourteenth Page of Text: Paginated Student Last Name 14
Fifteenth Page of Text: Paginated Student Last Name 14 (MUST BE WORKS CITED)
Blank End Page: Not Paginated
Tuesday April 25
Review Vocabulary 51. Avarice-100. Conjecture is due in class today (four-page response)
Multiple choice practice is scheduled all week in class
Lesson Twelve Vocabulary assigned and due tomorrow
Wednesday April 26
Five Steps to a Five review and preparation for upcoming AP Exam
Lesson Twelve Vocabulary due today in class
Thursday April 27
Five Steps to a Five review and preparation for upcoming AP Exam
Argument paper timed writing is scheduled in class (this timed writing has now been changed to a take-home writing assignment that will be due Monday as hard copy)
Logic of a Columnist #13 is due by 8:30 A.M. today on turnitin.com web site (postponed to the following week)
Friday April 28
Five Steps to a Five review and preparation for upcoming AP Exam
Research assignment must be uploaded in PDF form to turnitin.com web site by 8:30 A.M. on Tuesday, May 2; MWD presenters are decided for "Junior Defense of Thesis" (Per our class discussion, the new deadline for the paper has been moved to 8:30 A.M. on Monday, May 15)
Check STUDYPATH over the weekend for next week's assignments and class information
AGENDA BIN:
Metropolitan Water District of Southern California "Junior Defense of Thesis" trip is scheduled May 30
Sunday, April 09, 2017
STUDYPATH April 17-21, 2017
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 17
Meet in the Hollywood High School Library Monday-Friday and submit completed assignments listed below; all documents should be printed as separate pages for editing, revising and scoring
1. Thumbnails (Four for AP) with captions and credits
2. Cover Page draft
3. Works Cited draft: two books, five internet, one media (TV, Radio, Film); one newspaper; one magazine
4. Block Quotes (Two) properly formatted
5. Embedded Citations (one for every two paragraphs)(five embedded citations)
6. Thesis statement
7. Transitions words list
8. Active verbs list (evaluates, concludes, establishes, interprets, proposes, argues)
9. Type Face/Type Size: Arial 12 point type
10. Outline (all phrases or all sentences-no mixing or matching; no standards, no pagination)
PROMPT has been uploaded to Box (see right of this page>>>>>)
AP EXAM PREP: Argument Paper Number One (homework) assigned and due Wednesday in class
Tuesday April 18
Research and discovery continue in the library
Wednesday April 19
Research and discovery continue in the library
AP EXAM PREP: Argument Paper Number Two (homework) assigned and due Friday)(POSTPONED to next week in class timed writing)
Thursday April 20
Research and discovery continue in the library
Friday April 21
Research and discovery continue in the library
Research document must be submitted in PDF form on turnitin.com web site by 8:30 A.M. on Tuesday, May 2
Check STUDYPATH over the weekend for next week's assignments and class information
AGENDA BIN:
AP Exam Preparation Week is scheduled the first week in May
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
The Lesson of Ups
Show Up, Keep Up, Speak Up, Measure Up
Monday April 17
Meet in the Hollywood High School Library Monday-Friday and submit completed assignments listed below; all documents should be printed as separate pages for editing, revising and scoring
1. Thumbnails (Four for AP) with captions and credits
2. Cover Page draft
3. Works Cited draft: two books, five internet, one media (TV, Radio, Film); one newspaper; one magazine
4. Block Quotes (Two) properly formatted
5. Embedded Citations (one for every two paragraphs)(five embedded citations)
6. Thesis statement
7. Transitions words list
8. Active verbs list (evaluates, concludes, establishes, interprets, proposes, argues)
9. Type Face/Type Size: Arial 12 point type
10. Outline (all phrases or all sentences-no mixing or matching; no standards, no pagination)
PROMPT has been uploaded to Box (see right of this page>>>>>)
AP EXAM PREP: Argument Paper Number One (homework) assigned and due Wednesday in class
Tuesday April 18
Research and discovery continue in the library
Wednesday April 19
Research and discovery continue in the library
AP EXAM PREP: Argument Paper Number Two (homework) assigned and due Friday)(POSTPONED to next week in class timed writing)
Thursday April 20
Research and discovery continue in the library
Friday April 21
Research and discovery continue in the library
Research document must be submitted in PDF form on turnitin.com web site by 8:30 A.M. on Tuesday, May 2
Check STUDYPATH over the weekend for next week's assignments and class information
AGENDA BIN:
AP Exam Preparation Week is scheduled the first week in May
Friday, March 31, 2017
STUDYPATH* April 3-7, 2017
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 3
Research: Captions, Credits, Thumbnails and Subheads
Lesson Eight Vocabulary is due today in class
Lesson Nine Vocabulary assigned and due tomorrow
Multiple choice practice scheduled Monday-Thursday
Tuesday April 4
Views of Americans-Synthesizing Sources paper due on turnitin.com web site by 8:30 A.M.
Block Quotes, Embedded Citations and Works Cited
Lesson Nine Vocabulary is due today in class
Wednesday April 5
Cover Page, Pagination, Collating, Widows/Orphans and Type Face/Type Size
Thursday April 6
Transitions, Active Verbs, Call to Action and Thesis
Outlining, Power Point Slides/Text and Paper Presentation
Spring break research homework assigned and due Monday, April 17 in the library
1. Thumbnails (Two) with captions and credits
2. Cover Page draft
3. Works Cited draft: two books, five internet, one media (TV, Radio, Film); one newspaper; one magazine
4. Block Quotes (Two) properly formatted
5. Embedded Citations (one for every two paragraphs)(five embedded citations)
6. Thesis statement
7. Transitions words list
8. Active verbs list (evaluates, concludes, establishes, interprets, proposes, argues)
9. Type Face/Type Size: Arial 12 point type
10.Outline (all phrases or all sentences--no mixing and matching)(no standards, no pagination)
Friday April 7
Period Five students are directed to meet in the auditorium today
AGENDA BIN:
Research is scheduled April 17-21, 2017 in the Hollywood High School Library
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
The Lesson of Ups
Show Up, Keep Up, Speak Up, Measure Up
Monday April 3
Research: Captions, Credits, Thumbnails and Subheads
Lesson Eight Vocabulary is due today in class
Lesson Nine Vocabulary assigned and due tomorrow
Multiple choice practice scheduled Monday-Thursday
Tuesday April 4
Views of Americans-Synthesizing Sources paper due on turnitin.com web site by 8:30 A.M.
Block Quotes, Embedded Citations and Works Cited
Lesson Nine Vocabulary is due today in class
Wednesday April 5
Cover Page, Pagination, Collating, Widows/Orphans and Type Face/Type Size
Thursday April 6
Transitions, Active Verbs, Call to Action and Thesis
Outlining, Power Point Slides/Text and Paper Presentation
Spring break research homework assigned and due Monday, April 17 in the library
1. Thumbnails (Two) with captions and credits
2. Cover Page draft
3. Works Cited draft: two books, five internet, one media (TV, Radio, Film); one newspaper; one magazine
4. Block Quotes (Two) properly formatted
5. Embedded Citations (one for every two paragraphs)(five embedded citations)
6. Thesis statement
7. Transitions words list
8. Active verbs list (evaluates, concludes, establishes, interprets, proposes, argues)
9. Type Face/Type Size: Arial 12 point type
10.Outline (all phrases or all sentences--no mixing and matching)(no standards, no pagination)
Friday April 7
Period Five students are directed to meet in the auditorium today
AGENDA BIN:
Research is scheduled April 17-21, 2017 in the Hollywood High School Library
Saturday, March 25, 2017
STUDYPATH* March 27-31, 2017
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 27
Multiple choice practice is scheduled Monday-Wednesday
Outlining Bedford Reader (Argument and Persuasion pp. 516-529) due Thursday; see example provided in class
Outlining Bedford Reader (Using and Documenting Sources) pp. 49-71 due Thursday
Synthesis paper (Views of Americans) assigned and due Tuesday, April 4 (prompt to be distributed in class)
Score Vocabulary Review 1-50 in class
Tuesday March 28
Lesson Six Vocabulary due in class today
Multiple choice practice is scheduled Monday-Wednesday
Review and summarize LibGuide for MWD at the HHS library website; due tomorrow
Wednesday March 29
Multiple choice practice is scheduled Monday-Wednesday
Lesson Seven Vocabulary assigned and due tomorrow
Thursday March 30
Timed writing assignment is scheduled in class
Lesson Seven Vocabulary assignment due today
Logic of a Columnist #11 due by 8:30 A.M. on turnitin.com web site
Friday March 31 (Cesar Chavez Day Observance)
Check STUDYPATH over the weekend for next week's assignments and class updates
Today is a state holiday honoring Cesar Chavez and classes are not in session
AGENDA BIN:
Library research dates: April 17-21, 2017 in the Hollywood High School Library
RESEARCH ELEMENTS:
Outline; Active Verbs; Transitions; Thumbnails; Captions; Credits; Subheads; Works Cited; Cover Page; Thesis; Type Face; Type Size; Alpha Sources; Call to Action; Embedded Quotations; Vocabulary; Pagination; Widows-Orphans; Spacing; Collating; Paper Length
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
The Lesson of Ups
Show Up, Keep Up, Speak Up, Measure Up
Monday March 27
Multiple choice practice is scheduled Monday-Wednesday
Outlining Bedford Reader (Argument and Persuasion pp. 516-529) due Thursday; see example provided in class
Outlining Bedford Reader (Using and Documenting Sources) pp. 49-71 due Thursday
Synthesis paper (Views of Americans) assigned and due Tuesday, April 4 (prompt to be distributed in class)
Score Vocabulary Review 1-50 in class
Tuesday March 28
Lesson Six Vocabulary due in class today
Multiple choice practice is scheduled Monday-Wednesday
Review and summarize LibGuide for MWD at the HHS library website; due tomorrow
Wednesday March 29
Multiple choice practice is scheduled Monday-Wednesday
Lesson Seven Vocabulary assigned and due tomorrow
Thursday March 30
Timed writing assignment is scheduled in class
Lesson Seven Vocabulary assignment due today
Logic of a Columnist #11 due by 8:30 A.M. on turnitin.com web site
Friday March 31 (Cesar Chavez Day Observance)
Check STUDYPATH over the weekend for next week's assignments and class updates
Today is a state holiday honoring Cesar Chavez and classes are not in session
AGENDA BIN:
Library research dates: April 17-21, 2017 in the Hollywood High School Library
RESEARCH ELEMENTS:
Outline; Active Verbs; Transitions; Thumbnails; Captions; Credits; Subheads; Works Cited; Cover Page; Thesis; Type Face; Type Size; Alpha Sources; Call to Action; Embedded Quotations; Vocabulary; Pagination; Widows-Orphans; Spacing; Collating; Paper Length
Thumbnails (graphic) (Climate Change-Water Conservation; Jury Verdict Fairness; Salem vs. Red Scare)
Captions (text) (Climate Change-Water Conservation; Jury Verdict Fairness; Salem vs. Red Scare)
Credits (text) (Climate Change-Water Conservation; Jury Verdict Fairness; Salem vs. Red Scare)
Block Quotes (text) (Climate Change-Water Conservation; Jury Verdict Fairness; Salem vs. Red Scare)
Works Cited Draft (text) (Climate Change-Water Conservation; Jury Verdict Fairness; Salem vs. Red Scare)
Embedded Citations (one every two paragraphs)
(Climate Change-Water Conservation; Jury Verdict Fairness; Salem vs. Red Scare)
Thesis Statement (narrative) (Climate Change-Water Conservation; Jury Verdict Fairness; Salem vs. Red Scare)
Call To Action (narrative) (Climate Change-Water Conservation ONLY)
Cover Page Draft (Climate Change-Water Conservation; Jury Verdict Fairness; Salem vs. Red Scare)
Active Verbs (list) (Climate Change-Water Conservation; Jury Verdict Fairness; Salem vs. Red Scare)
Transitions (list) (Climate Change-Water Conservation; Jury Verdict Fairness; Salem vs. Red Scare)
Power Point Slides (five--image heavy, text light) (Climate Change-Water Conservation ONLY)
Type Face/Type Size Sample (Climate Change-Water Conservation; Jury Verdict Fairness; Salem vs. Red Scare)
Friday, March 17, 2017
STUDYPATH* March 20-24, 2017
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 20
Lesson Four Vocabulary corrected in class; Vocabulary Lesson Five assigned and due tomorrow
2016 AP Exam responses analysis and student response scoring
Glossary terms continue in class this week
Preparation for Metropolitan Water District of Southern California visit; materials distributed in class
Theme: "Changing Climate, Lifelong Conservation" prewriting assigned
Tuesday March 21
2016 AP Exam responses analysis and student response scoring
Multiple choice practice is scheduled
Wednesday March 22
Interim Assessment Blocks scheduled in class today and tomorrow
Thursday March 23
Interim Assessment Blocks scheduled in class today; timed writing is postponed to tomorrow
Friday March 24
Timed writing is scheduled (postponed from Thursday)
Check STUDYPATH over the weekend for next week's assignments and class updates
AGENDA BIN:
Research paper dates April 17-21, 2017 in the Hollywood High School Library
Link for Research
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
The Lesson of Ups
Show Up, Keep Up, Speak Up, Measure Up
Monday March 20
Lesson Four Vocabulary corrected in class; Vocabulary Lesson Five assigned and due tomorrow
2016 AP Exam responses analysis and student response scoring
Glossary terms continue in class this week
Preparation for Metropolitan Water District of Southern California visit; materials distributed in class
Theme: "Changing Climate, Lifelong Conservation" prewriting assigned
Tuesday March 21
2016 AP Exam responses analysis and student response scoring
Multiple choice practice is scheduled
Wednesday March 22
Interim Assessment Blocks scheduled in class today and tomorrow
Thursday March 23
Interim Assessment Blocks scheduled in class today; timed writing is postponed to tomorrow
Friday March 24
Timed writing is scheduled (postponed from Thursday)
Check STUDYPATH over the weekend for next week's assignments and class updates
AGENDA BIN:
Research paper dates April 17-21, 2017 in the Hollywood High School Library
Link for Research
Wednesday, March 08, 2017
STUDYPATH* March 13-17, 2017
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 13 SUBSTITUTE DAY ONE
Multiple Choice Practice Day One
Complete as many of the questions as possible in the allotted time
Tuesday March 14 SUBSTITUTE DAY TWO
Multiple Choice Practice Day Two
Complete as many of the questions as possible in the allotted time
Wednesday March 15 SUBSTITUTE DAY THREE
Timed Writing Assignment
Address the prompt and leave the response in the homework divider
Thursday March 16
Portfolio Preparation-Day One
Water Cases scored in class
Glossary terms continue in class
Friday, March 17
Portfolio Preparation-Day Two
Check STUDYPATH over the weekend for next week's assignments and class information
AGENDA BIN:
Research Dates: April 17-21 Hollywood High School Library
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
The Lesson of Ups
Show Up, Keep Up, Speak Up, Measure Up
Monday March 13 SUBSTITUTE DAY ONE
Multiple Choice Practice Day One
Complete as many of the questions as possible in the allotted time
Tuesday March 14 SUBSTITUTE DAY TWO
Multiple Choice Practice Day Two
Complete as many of the questions as possible in the allotted time
Wednesday March 15 SUBSTITUTE DAY THREE
Timed Writing Assignment
Address the prompt and leave the response in the homework divider
Thursday March 16
Portfolio Preparation-Day One
Water Cases scored in class
Glossary terms continue in class
Friday, March 17
Portfolio Preparation-Day Two
Check STUDYPATH over the weekend for next week's assignments and class information
AGENDA BIN:
Research Dates: April 17-21 Hollywood High School Library
Saturday, March 04, 2017
STUDYPATH* March 6-10, 2017
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 6
Multiple choice practice is scheduled Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday
Lesson Three Vocabulary test is due in class (hard copy)
Lesson Four Vocabulary distributed and due Friday
Glossary terms 61-70 continue in class Monday and Tuesday
Sign up for the AP Exam by this coming Friday
Tuesday March 7
Multiple choice practice is scheduled Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday
Glossary terms 61-70 continue in class Monday and Tuesday
Grammar as Rhetoric and Style (Language of Composition); textbooks required today and tomorrow
Wednesday March 8
Multiple choice practice is scheduled Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday
Glossary terms 61-70 test is scheduled
Grammar as Rhetoric and Style (Language of Composition); textbooks required in class
Thursday March 9
Logic of a Columnist #10 due by 8:30 A.M. on turnitin.com web site
Weekly timed writing is scheduled
Friday March 10
Water Case Three is scored in class
Sign up for the AP Exam by today
Check STUDYPATH over the weekend for next week's assignments and class information
AGENDA BIN:
Research scheduled in the Hollywood High School Library April 17-21, 2017
IABs scheduled for all classes in late March
Carmicle WASC Visiting Committee Visit Assignments
March 13 Multiple Choice
March 14 Timed Writing
March 15 Outlining the Research Paper (Bedford Reader)
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
The Lesson of Ups
Show Up, Keep Up, Speak Up, Measure Up
Monday March 6
Multiple choice practice is scheduled Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday
Lesson Three Vocabulary test is due in class (hard copy)
Lesson Four Vocabulary distributed and due Friday
Glossary terms 61-70 continue in class Monday and Tuesday
Sign up for the AP Exam by this coming Friday
Tuesday March 7
Multiple choice practice is scheduled Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday
Glossary terms 61-70 continue in class Monday and Tuesday
Grammar as Rhetoric and Style (Language of Composition); textbooks required today and tomorrow
Wednesday March 8
Multiple choice practice is scheduled Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday
Glossary terms 61-70 test is scheduled
Grammar as Rhetoric and Style (Language of Composition); textbooks required in class
Thursday March 9
Logic of a Columnist #10 due by 8:30 A.M. on turnitin.com web site
Weekly timed writing is scheduled
Friday March 10
Water Case Three is scored in class
Sign up for the AP Exam by today
Check STUDYPATH over the weekend for next week's assignments and class information
AGENDA BIN:
Research scheduled in the Hollywood High School Library April 17-21, 2017
IABs scheduled for all classes in late March
Carmicle WASC Visiting Committee Visit Assignments
March 13 Multiple Choice
March 14 Timed Writing
March 15 Outlining the Research Paper (Bedford Reader)
Friday, February 24, 2017
STUDYPATH* February 27-March 3, 2017
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 February 27
Getty Field Trip for Grade Ten students; lessons plans provided to substitute teacher are scheduled for class assignments
Tuesday February 28
Glossary terms continue in class this week
Lesson Three Vocabulary responses are due in class today
Langauge of Composition textbooks are required in class for Grammar as Rhetoric and Style lesson
Grammar as Rhetoric and style assignment distributed in class and due by end of period
Wednesday March 1
Multiple choice practice for the upcoming AP Language exam is scheduled; Five Steps to a Five distributed in class for assignment
Language of Composition textbooks are required in class for Grammar as Rhetoric and Style lesson
Thursday March 2
Weekly timed writing is scheduled
Friday March 3
Water Case Two responses and class activities are scheduled in class today
Check STUDYPATH over the weekend for class information and next week's assignments
ACCESS Metropolitan Water District of Southern California's BE WATER WISE site at the following link:http://www.bewaterwise.com
AGENDA BIN:
April 17-21 Hollywood High School Library research paper preparation is scheduled
Grade Eleven IAB administration is scheduled March 27-30, 2017
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
The Lesson of Ups
Show Up, Keep Up, Speak Up, Measure Up
Monday February 27
Getty Field Trip for Grade Ten students; lessons plans provided to substitute teacher are scheduled for class assignments
Tuesday February 28
Glossary terms continue in class this week
Lesson Three Vocabulary responses are due in class today
Langauge of Composition textbooks are required in class for Grammar as Rhetoric and Style lesson
Grammar as Rhetoric and style assignment distributed in class and due by end of period
Wednesday March 1
Multiple choice practice for the upcoming AP Language exam is scheduled; Five Steps to a Five distributed in class for assignment
Language of Composition textbooks are required in class for Grammar as Rhetoric and Style lesson
Thursday March 2
Weekly timed writing is scheduled
Friday March 3
Water Case Two responses and class activities are scheduled in class today
Check STUDYPATH over the weekend for class information and next week's assignments
ACCESS Metropolitan Water District of Southern California's BE WATER WISE site at the following link:http://www.bewaterwise.com
AGENDA BIN:
April 17-21 Hollywood High School Library research paper preparation is scheduled
Grade Eleven IAB administration is scheduled March 27-30, 2017
Friday, February 17, 2017
STUDYPATH* February 20-24, 2017
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 February 20
Today is Presidents' Day, a legal holiday, and classes are not in session
Tuesday February 21
Glossary terms continue in class; test date will be scheduled
Lesson Two vocabulary test is scheduled Wednesday
David Sedaris "Me Talk Pretty One Day" responses are due in class today for discussion (Exploring the Text Four Responses due 1, 3, 5, 6 complete sentences with proper punctuation and answer all parts of each question, if applicable)
Synthesis paper sources reviewed in class for Thursday timed writing
ACCESS Metropolitan Water District of Southern California's BE WATER WISE site at the following link:http://www.bewaterwise.com
Wednesday February 22
Lesson Two vocabulary test is scheduled
Synthesis paper sources reviewed in class for Thursday timed writing
Multiple choice practice is scheduled
Logic of Columnist #9 due by 8:30 A.M. on turnitin.com web site tomorrow
Thursday February 23
Timed writing is scheduled
Logic of a Columnist #9 due by 8:30 A.M. on turnitin.com web site
Friday February 24
Check STUDYPATH over the weekend for next week's assignments and class information
Water Case Two is scheduled next Friday (March 3) in class
AGENDA BIN:
April 17-21 Hollywood High School Library research paper preparation
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
The Lesson of Ups
Show Up, Keep Up, Speak Up, Measure Up
Monday February 20
Today is Presidents' Day, a legal holiday, and classes are not in session
Tuesday February 21
Glossary terms continue in class; test date will be scheduled
Lesson Two vocabulary test is scheduled Wednesday
David Sedaris "Me Talk Pretty One Day" responses are due in class today for discussion (Exploring the Text Four Responses due 1, 3, 5, 6 complete sentences with proper punctuation and answer all parts of each question, if applicable)
Synthesis paper sources reviewed in class for Thursday timed writing
ACCESS Metropolitan Water District of Southern California's BE WATER WISE site at the following link:http://www.bewaterwise.com
Wednesday February 22
Lesson Two vocabulary test is scheduled
Synthesis paper sources reviewed in class for Thursday timed writing
Multiple choice practice is scheduled
Logic of Columnist #9 due by 8:30 A.M. on turnitin.com web site tomorrow
Thursday February 23
Timed writing is scheduled
Logic of a Columnist #9 due by 8:30 A.M. on turnitin.com web site
Friday February 24
Check STUDYPATH over the weekend for next week's assignments and class information
Water Case Two is scheduled next Friday (March 3) in class
AGENDA BIN:
April 17-21 Hollywood High School Library research paper preparation
Saturday, February 11, 2017
STUDYPATH February 13-17, 2017
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 February 13
Glossary terms 51-60 from Five Steps to a Five are scheduled in class
Water Case One is scheduled this week; Herminghaus case debate
Language of Composition textbooks are required in class for assignment; "Superman and Me" Sherman Alexie assignment due tomorrow in class
Tuesday February 14
Language of Composition textbooks are required in class for assignment
Wednesday February 15
Multiple choice practice is scheduled
Lesson One vocabulary test is scheduled
Thursday February 16
Timed writing is scheduled
Friday February 17
USC and UCLA library cards presented for research paper credit
Check STUDYPATH over the weekend for next week's assignments and class information
AGENDA BIN:
Outlining the Water Conservation Research Paper--Carmicle WASC Visiting Committee March 13-15, 2017
Voice lessons outlining is scheduled March 13-15
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
The Lesson of Ups
Show Up, Keep Up, Speak Up, Measure Up
Monday February 13
Glossary terms 51-60 from Five Steps to a Five are scheduled in class
Water Case One is scheduled this week; Herminghaus case debate
Language of Composition textbooks are required in class for assignment; "Superman and Me" Sherman Alexie assignment due tomorrow in class
Tuesday February 14
Language of Composition textbooks are required in class for assignment
Wednesday February 15
Multiple choice practice is scheduled
Lesson One vocabulary test is scheduled
Thursday February 16
Timed writing is scheduled
Friday February 17
USC and UCLA library cards presented for research paper credit
Check STUDYPATH over the weekend for next week's assignments and class information
AGENDA BIN:
Outlining the Water Conservation Research Paper--Carmicle WASC Visiting Committee March 13-15, 2017
Voice lessons outlining is scheduled March 13-15
Wednesday, February 01, 2017
STUDYPATH* February 6-10, 2017
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 February 6
Lesson One Vocabulary assigned and due Wednesday; test is scheduled Friday in class
Water Case Ten distributed and due Friday
Glossary terms test is scheduled today (41-50 Irony-Oxymoron)
Bedford Reader textbook is required in class for next reading selection (Mixing the Methods)
Access the College Board bulletin for the upcoming May 10 AP English Examination
Tuesday February 7
Voice lesson (tone, syntax, detail, imagery, diction) assigned and due tomorrow
Glossary terms (next set of ten) continues in class
Wednesday February 8
Voice lesson due today in class
Lesson One Vocabulary due in class today
Multiple choice practice is scheduled
Thursday February 9
Weekly timed writing is scheduled
Logic of a Columnist #8 due on turnitin.com web site by 8:30 A.M.
Friday February 10
UCLA and USC University library cards are due in class today (postponed from last Friday)
Lesson One Vocabulary test is scheduled during class
Check STUDYPATH over the weekend for next week's assignments and class information
Water Case Ten responses and booklets are due in class today
AGENDA BIN:
Library dates April 17-21 for research paper skills "Junior Defense of Thesis"
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
The Lesson of Ups
Show Up, Keep Up, Speak Up, Measure Up
Monday February 6
Lesson One Vocabulary assigned and due Wednesday; test is scheduled Friday in class
Water Case Ten distributed and due Friday
Glossary terms test is scheduled today (41-50 Irony-Oxymoron)
Bedford Reader textbook is required in class for next reading selection (Mixing the Methods)
Access the College Board bulletin for the upcoming May 10 AP English Examination
Tuesday February 7
Voice lesson (tone, syntax, detail, imagery, diction) assigned and due tomorrow
Glossary terms (next set of ten) continues in class
Wednesday February 8
Voice lesson due today in class
Lesson One Vocabulary due in class today
Multiple choice practice is scheduled
Thursday February 9
Weekly timed writing is scheduled
Logic of a Columnist #8 due on turnitin.com web site by 8:30 A.M.
Friday February 10
UCLA and USC University library cards are due in class today (postponed from last Friday)
Lesson One Vocabulary test is scheduled during class
Check STUDYPATH over the weekend for next week's assignments and class information
Water Case Ten responses and booklets are due in class today
AGENDA BIN:
Library dates April 17-21 for research paper skills "Junior Defense of Thesis"
Friday, January 27, 2017
STUDYPATH* January 30-February 3, 2017
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 January 30
Water Case Nine assigned and due Friday
Words High School Students Should Know (WHSSSK) Words 81-90 test is scheduled today (postponed from Friday); Words High School Students Should Know (WHSSSK) Words 91-100 are due tomorrow in class
Bedford Reader textbook is required in class for "Homeless" Anna Quindlen selection is assigned and due tomorrow
Glossary terms 41-50 continue in class (irony-oxmoron); test is scheduled Wednesday
Tuesday January 31
WHSSSK Words 91-100 are due in class today; test to be scheduled
Bedford Reader textbook required in class; Anna Quindlen responses are due in class today
Diction (Mailer)-Tone (Wolfe) assigned and responses are due in class tomorrow
Wednesday February 1
Multiple choice practice is scheduled
Diction (Mailer)-Tone (Wolfe) responses are due in class today
Glossary terms test is scheduled in class
Thursday February 2
Timed writing is scheduled in class
Friday February 3
UCLA and USC library cards presented to teacher for credit
Water Case Nine responses are due today
Check STUDYPATH over the weekend for next week's assignments and class information
AGENDA BIN:
Library research dates April 17-21, 2017
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
The Lesson of Ups
Show Up, Keep Up, Speak Up, Measure Up
Monday January 30
Water Case Nine assigned and due Friday
Words High School Students Should Know (WHSSSK) Words 81-90 test is scheduled today (postponed from Friday); Words High School Students Should Know (WHSSSK) Words 91-100 are due tomorrow in class
Bedford Reader textbook is required in class for "Homeless" Anna Quindlen selection is assigned and due tomorrow
Glossary terms 41-50 continue in class (irony-oxmoron); test is scheduled Wednesday
Tuesday January 31
WHSSSK Words 91-100 are due in class today; test to be scheduled
Bedford Reader textbook required in class; Anna Quindlen responses are due in class today
Diction (Mailer)-Tone (Wolfe) assigned and responses are due in class tomorrow
Wednesday February 1
Multiple choice practice is scheduled
Diction (Mailer)-Tone (Wolfe) responses are due in class today
Glossary terms test is scheduled in class
Thursday February 2
Timed writing is scheduled in class
Friday February 3
UCLA and USC library cards presented to teacher for credit
Water Case Nine responses are due today
Check STUDYPATH over the weekend for next week's assignments and class information
AGENDA BIN:
Library research dates April 17-21, 2017
Sunday, January 22, 2017
STUDYPATH* January 23-27, 2017
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 January 23
Water Case Seven is due in class; return unit test and the handouts
Water Case Eight assigned and due Friday in class
Words High School Students Should Know (81-90) (soliloquy-totalitarian) WHSSSK assignment due Wednesday; test is scheduled Friday
Bedford Reader textbook is required in class for "Everyday Use" Alice Walker short story piece; responses are due tomorrow (M3, WS 1, 2 L 1); "Everyday Use" multiple choice comprehension quiz is scheduled in class tomorrow
Glossary terms 41-50 (irony-oxymoron) are scheduled in class; test is scheduled Wednesday
UCLA and USC library cards are due Friday, February 3; students should present card in class for credit since university library cards are required for research paper due in early May
Synthesis paper (polling election results) sources distributed in class for Thursday timed writing
Tuesday January 24 Shortened Day Schedule
Bedford Reader is required in class for "Everyday Use" responses
Multiple choie "Everyday Use" comprehension quiz is scheduled in class
Imagery (Bishop)-Detail (Salinger) assigned and due tomorrow
Wednesday January 25
Glossary terms 41-50 test is scheduled in class (irony-oxymoron)
Multiple choice practice from Five Steps to a Five is scheduled in class
Imagery (Bishop)-Detail (Salinger) assignment due today
Thursday January 26
Weekly timed writing is scheduled (synthesis paper polling election results)
Logic of a Columnist #7 response is due by 8:30 A.M. on turnitin.com web site
Students interested in enrolling in AP English Literature should attend AP Blitz at lunch in Room 420 for presentations by AP Literature teachers Ms. Tobenkin, Mr. Auriemmo and Ms. Bridges
Friday January 27
Orwell's "Shooting an Elephant" classwork continues; multiple choice responses due; responses for Understanding, Interpreting and Analyzing Language, Style and Structure due in class; responses for vocabulary, meaning in context, effect of the word and how author's word choice contributes to the meaning and tone of the sentence (handout distributed Friday, January 20) are due in class
Language of Composition textbooks are required in class for completing "Shooting an Elephant" selection and grammar assignment (Page 252) Short Simple Sentences and Fragments due Monday
Check STUDYPATH over the weekend for next week's assignments and class information
Water Case Eight unit responses and handouts are due in class today
Words High School Students Should Know (WHSSSK) Words 91-100 are due Monday; complete definitions, parts of speech, diacritical markings and syllabications
AGENDA BIN:
Library dates scheduled for Water Conservation research paper are April 17-21; students meet each day in the Hollywood High School library for research, formatting, and other paper requirements
Access the 2016-2017 College Board bulletin for students for exam dates and examination procedures and protocols at the following link:
2016-2017 College Board Bulletin
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
The Lesson of Ups
Show Up, Keep Up, Speak Up, Measure Up
Monday January 23
Water Case Seven is due in class; return unit test and the handouts
Water Case Eight assigned and due Friday in class
Words High School Students Should Know (81-90) (soliloquy-totalitarian) WHSSSK assignment due Wednesday; test is scheduled Friday
Bedford Reader textbook is required in class for "Everyday Use" Alice Walker short story piece; responses are due tomorrow (M3, WS 1, 2 L 1); "Everyday Use" multiple choice comprehension quiz is scheduled in class tomorrow
Glossary terms 41-50 (irony-oxymoron) are scheduled in class; test is scheduled Wednesday
UCLA and USC library cards are due Friday, February 3; students should present card in class for credit since university library cards are required for research paper due in early May
Synthesis paper (polling election results) sources distributed in class for Thursday timed writing
Tuesday January 24 Shortened Day Schedule
Bedford Reader is required in class for "Everyday Use" responses
Multiple choie "Everyday Use" comprehension quiz is scheduled in class
Imagery (Bishop)-Detail (Salinger) assigned and due tomorrow
Wednesday January 25
Glossary terms 41-50 test is scheduled in class (irony-oxymoron)
Multiple choice practice from Five Steps to a Five is scheduled in class
Imagery (Bishop)-Detail (Salinger) assignment due today
Thursday January 26
Weekly timed writing is scheduled (synthesis paper polling election results)
Logic of a Columnist #7 response is due by 8:30 A.M. on turnitin.com web site
Students interested in enrolling in AP English Literature should attend AP Blitz at lunch in Room 420 for presentations by AP Literature teachers Ms. Tobenkin, Mr. Auriemmo and Ms. Bridges
Friday January 27
Orwell's "Shooting an Elephant" classwork continues; multiple choice responses due; responses for Understanding, Interpreting and Analyzing Language, Style and Structure due in class; responses for vocabulary, meaning in context, effect of the word and how author's word choice contributes to the meaning and tone of the sentence (handout distributed Friday, January 20) are due in class
Language of Composition textbooks are required in class for completing "Shooting an Elephant" selection and grammar assignment (Page 252) Short Simple Sentences and Fragments due Monday
Check STUDYPATH over the weekend for next week's assignments and class information
Water Case Eight unit responses and handouts are due in class today
Words High School Students Should Know (WHSSSK) Words 91-100 are due Monday; complete definitions, parts of speech, diacritical markings and syllabications
AGENDA BIN:
Library dates scheduled for Water Conservation research paper are April 17-21; students meet each day in the Hollywood High School library for research, formatting, and other paper requirements
Access the 2016-2017 College Board bulletin for students for exam dates and examination procedures and protocols at the following link:
2016-2017 College Board Bulletin
Thursday, January 12, 2017
STUDYPATH* January 16-20, 2017
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 January 16
Today is Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, a legal holiday, and classes are not in session
Tuesday January 17
Wednesday January 18
Water Case Seven distributed and due Monday in class
Bedford Reader "Girl" Jamaica Kincaid responses due in class today (see Tuesday entry for assignment specifics)
Outlining Five Steps to a Five textbook and multiple choice practice continues in class
Thursday January 19
Timed writing is scheduled in class
Words High School Students Should Know (WHSSSK) Words 71-80 responses due in class today
Friday January 20
Orwell's "Shooting an Elephant" multiple choice assignment reviewed in class; Language of Composition textbook is required in class
Words High School Students Should Know (WHSSSK) 71-80 test is scheduled in class
Weekend homework:
AGENDA BIN:
Access the 2016-2017 College Board bulletin for students for exam dates and examination procedures and protocols at the link listed in the January 9-13 AP blog
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
The Lesson of Ups
Show Up, Keep Up, Speak Up, Measure Up
Monday January 16
Today is Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, a legal holiday, and classes are not in session
Tuesday January 17
UCLA and USC library card due dates—USC completed and signed forms returned to teacher
for submission to Ms. Whitham for processing
Glossary terms 31-40 test scheduled TODAY (extended
metaphor-invective)
Glossary terms 41-50 scheduled (irony-oxymoron) throughout this week
AP Blitz (AP Language) date is scheduled for lunch on Thursday, January 26
AP Enrichment is scheduled for Saturday, January 28; extra credit for attendance (more information will be shared in class)
Bedford Reader “Girl” Jamaica Kincaid responses due Wednesday; respond to M 1, 2;
WS 1, 3 and L 1, 2
WS 1, 3 and L 1, 2
Bedford Reader “The Crisis of National Identity” Huntington
responses due TODAY: M123, WS34, L12
(405-406)
Words High School Students Should Know (WHSSSK) 71-80 assigned and due Thursday; test is scheduled Friday
Wednesday January 18
Water Case Seven distributed and due Monday in class
Bedford Reader "Girl" Jamaica Kincaid responses due in class today (see Tuesday entry for assignment specifics)
Outlining Five Steps to a Five textbook and multiple choice practice continues in class
Thursday January 19
Timed writing is scheduled in class
Words High School Students Should Know (WHSSSK) Words 71-80 responses due in class today
Friday January 20
Orwell's "Shooting an Elephant" multiple choice assignment reviewed in class; Language of Composition textbook is required in class
Words High School Students Should Know (WHSSSK) 71-80 test is scheduled in class
Weekend homework:
“Shooting an Elephant” Understanding and Interpreting; Analyzing Language, Style and Structure
“Shooting an Elephant” Read and analyze passage from the selection, using annotation to investigate how Orwell uses language and style to convey his meaning effectively
“Shooting an Elephant” vocabulary: meaning in context, effect of the word; author’s word choice contributes to meaning and tone of the sentence
Check STUDYPATH over the weekend for next week's assignments and class information“Shooting an Elephant” vocabulary: meaning in context, effect of the word; author’s word choice contributes to meaning and tone of the sentence
AGENDA BIN:
Access the 2016-2017 College Board bulletin for students for exam dates and examination procedures and protocols at the link listed in the January 9-13 AP blog
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