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 October 31
THESE ASSIGNMENTS WILL BE SCHEDULED BY DAYS LATER THIS WEEKEND:
Rodriguez "Aria" piece Bedford Reader 666 M1, 4; WS 1, 2, 4 Language of Composition 509 RS 1, 3, 6, 8, 12 (responses are due in class tomorrow--students complete either assignment)
Synthesis paper parental influence is due Friday by 8:30 A.M. on turnitin.com web site
"Professions for Women" 360 RS 2, 5, 7 529 1, 2, 5 (due in class Wednesday--this assignment will be finalized in class today)
Water in the News handout-Saving Water responses are due Friday (hard copy)
Glossary terms 21-30 continue in class; test is scheduled when next ten terms are completed
"Death of the Moth" multiple choice continues in class
Words High School Students Should Know assignment is due in class tomorrow; test is scheduled Wednesday
Water Case One distributed to students next Monday and due Tuesday next week
Satire paper not scheduled yet online; evaluation of student drafts continue in class this week
Logic of a Columnist assignment is due Thursday on turnitin.com web site by 8:30 A.M.
Tuesday November 1
Voice lesson handout is distributed to students and due tomorrow
Prose passage multiple choice practice continues in class
Rodriguez "Aria" responses due in class today (see Monday entry)
Wednesday November 2
Five Steps to a Five Chapters Eight, Nine and Ten outlining continues in class
"Professions for Women" assignment due in class today (see Monday entry)
Isaacson multiple choice continues in class
Words High School Students Should Know test is scheduled
Thursday November 3
Timed writing Rodriguez piece "Aria: Memoir of a Bilingual Childhood" is scheduled in class
Logic of a Columnist assignment is due on turnitin.com web site by 8:30 A.M. today (postponed to tomorrow, Friday, November 5 by 8:30 A.M. on turnitin.com web site)
Friday November 4
Synthesis paper parental influence due today by 8:30 A.M. on turnitin.com web site (postponed to Tuesday, November 8 by 8:30 A.M. on turnitin.com web site)
Water Case One will be distributed to students on Monday and is due next Tuesday
Check STUDYPATH over the weekend for class information and next week's assignment
Friday, October 28, 2016
STUDYPATH* October 31-November 4, 2016
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 October 31
THESE ASSIGNMENTS WILL BE SCHEDULED BY DAYS LATER THIS WEEKEND:
Rodriguez "Aria" piece Bedford Reader 666 M1, 4; WS 1, 2, 4 Language of Composition 509 RS 1, 3, 6, 8, 12 (responses are due in class tomorrow--students complete either assignment)
Synthesis paper parental influence is due Friday by 8:30 A.M. on turnitin.com web site
"Professions for Women" 360 RS 2, 5, 7 529 1, 2, 5 (due in class Wednesday--this assignment will be finalized in class today)
Water in the News handout-Saving Water responses are due Friday (hard copy)
Glossary terms 21-30 continue in class; test is scheduled when next ten terms are completed
"Death of the Moth" multiple choice continues in class
Words High School Students Should Know assignment is due in class tomorrow; test is scheduled Wednesday
Water Case One distributed to students next Monday and due Tuesday next week
Satire paper not scheduled yet online; evaluation of student drafts continue in class this week
Logic of a Columnist assignment is due Thursday on turnitin.com web site by 8:30 A.M.
Tuesday November 1
Voice lesson handout is distributed to students and due tomorrow
Prose passage multiple choice practice continues in class
Rodriguez "Aria" responses due in class today (see Monday entry)
Wednesday November 2
Five Steps to a Five Chapters Eight, Nine and Ten outlining continues in class
"Professions for Women" assignment due in class today (see Monday entry)
Isaacson multiple choice continues in class
Words High School Students Should Know test is scheduled
Thursday November 3
Timed writing Rodriguez piece "Aria: Memoir of a Bilingual Childhood" is scheduled in class
Logic of a Columnist assignment is due on turnitin.com web site by 8:30 A.M. today (postponed to tomorrow, Friday, November 5 by 8:30 A.M. on turnitin.com web site)
Friday November 5
Synthesis paper parental influence due today by 8:30 A.M. on turnitin.com web site (postponed to Tuesday, November 8 by 8:30 A.M. on turnitin.com web site)
Water Case One will be distributed to students on Monday and is due next Tuesday
Check STUDYPATH over the weekend for class information and next week's assignment
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
The Lesson of Ups
Show Up, Keep Up, Speak Up, Measure Up
Monday October 31
THESE ASSIGNMENTS WILL BE SCHEDULED BY DAYS LATER THIS WEEKEND:
Rodriguez "Aria" piece Bedford Reader 666 M1, 4; WS 1, 2, 4 Language of Composition 509 RS 1, 3, 6, 8, 12 (responses are due in class tomorrow--students complete either assignment)
Synthesis paper parental influence is due Friday by 8:30 A.M. on turnitin.com web site
"Professions for Women" 360 RS 2, 5, 7 529 1, 2, 5 (due in class Wednesday--this assignment will be finalized in class today)
Water in the News handout-Saving Water responses are due Friday (hard copy)
Glossary terms 21-30 continue in class; test is scheduled when next ten terms are completed
"Death of the Moth" multiple choice continues in class
Words High School Students Should Know assignment is due in class tomorrow; test is scheduled Wednesday
Water Case One distributed to students next Monday and due Tuesday next week
Satire paper not scheduled yet online; evaluation of student drafts continue in class this week
Logic of a Columnist assignment is due Thursday on turnitin.com web site by 8:30 A.M.
Tuesday November 1
Voice lesson handout is distributed to students and due tomorrow
Prose passage multiple choice practice continues in class
Rodriguez "Aria" responses due in class today (see Monday entry)
Wednesday November 2
Five Steps to a Five Chapters Eight, Nine and Ten outlining continues in class
"Professions for Women" assignment due in class today (see Monday entry)
Isaacson multiple choice continues in class
Words High School Students Should Know test is scheduled
Thursday November 3
Timed writing Rodriguez piece "Aria: Memoir of a Bilingual Childhood" is scheduled in class
Logic of a Columnist assignment is due on turnitin.com web site by 8:30 A.M. today (postponed to tomorrow, Friday, November 5 by 8:30 A.M. on turnitin.com web site)
Friday November 5
Synthesis paper parental influence due today by 8:30 A.M. on turnitin.com web site (postponed to Tuesday, November 8 by 8:30 A.M. on turnitin.com web site)
Water Case One will be distributed to students on Monday and is due next Tuesday
Check STUDYPATH over the weekend for class information and next week's assignment
Friday, October 21, 2016
STUDYPATH* October 24-28, 2016
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 October 24
Bedford Reader is required in class for Virginia Woolf responses "The Death of the Moth"; respond to M 1 and 3, WS 1 and 2 and L 1 (Page 698)
"Professions for Women"Virginia Woolf responses are due Thursday
Words High School Students Should Know (Words 41-50) are scheduled in class
Satire paper (hard copy) is due in class before scheduling on turnitin.com web site
Los Angeles Times water conservation responses are due Friday (hard copy double-sided handout)
Tuesday October 25
Multiple choice Isaacson assignment is scheduled in class
"The Death of the Moth" multiple choice assignment is scored in class
Glossary terms 21-30 from Five Steps to a Five are scheduled in class
Wednesday October 26
Five Steps to a Five outlining is scheduled in class
Thursday October 27
Timed Writing Virginia Woolf piece is scheduled in class
Friday October 28
Introduction to Richard Rodriguez "Aria of a Childhood" piece scheduled for next week
Los Angeles Times water conservation assignment is due (hard copy)(postponed to next week)
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 October 24
Bedford Reader is required in class for Virginia Woolf responses "The Death of the Moth"; respond to M 1 and 3, WS 1 and 2 and L 1 (Page 698)
"Professions for Women"Virginia Woolf responses are due Thursday
Words High School Students Should Know (Words 41-50) are scheduled in class
Satire paper (hard copy) is due in class before scheduling on turnitin.com web site
Los Angeles Times water conservation responses are due Friday (hard copy double-sided handout)
Tuesday October 25
Multiple choice Isaacson assignment is scheduled in class
"The Death of the Moth" multiple choice assignment is scored in class
Glossary terms 21-30 from Five Steps to a Five are scheduled in class
Wednesday October 26
Five Steps to a Five outlining is scheduled in class
Thursday October 27
Timed Writing Virginia Woolf piece is scheduled in class
Friday October 28
Introduction to Richard Rodriguez "Aria of a Childhood" piece scheduled for next week
Los Angeles Times water conservation assignment is due (hard copy)(postponed to next week)
Check STUDYPATH over the weekend for next week's assignments and class information
STUDYPATH* October 24-28, 2016
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 October 24
Bedford Reader is required in class for Virginia Woolf responses "The Death of the Moth"
"Professions for Women"Virginia Woolf responses are due Thursday
Words High School Students Should Know (Words 41-50) are scheduled in class
Tuesday October 25
Wednesday October 26
Thursday October 27
Timed Writing Virginia Woolf piece is scheduled in class
Friday October 28
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 October 24
Bedford Reader is required in class for Virginia Woolf responses "The Death of the Moth"
"Professions for Women"Virginia Woolf responses are due Thursday
Words High School Students Should Know (Words 41-50) are scheduled in class
Tuesday October 25
Wednesday October 26
Thursday October 27
Timed Writing Virginia Woolf piece is scheduled in class
Friday October 28
Check STUDYPATH over the weekend for next week's assignments and class information
Friday, October 14, 2016
STUDYPATH* October 17-21, 2016
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 October 17
Bedford Reader is required in class for Swift's "A Modest Proposal" (Page 674 M 2, 4, WS 3 and L1) and responses are due for class discussion
Words High School Students Should Know (WHSSSK) Words 31-40 are due in class
"Babylon Revisited" responses are due in class (hard copy) today; class discussion is scheduled for five responses
Outlining Chapters Eight, Nine and Ten from Five Steps to a Five continues in class over the next several weeks in preparation for the Advanced Placement Examination in May
Glossary terms 21-30 from Five Steps to a Five continue in class
Detail-Diction Butler-Dillard responses are distributed in class and due tomorrow
Satire paper is scheduled on turnitin.com web site for Monday (see Friday STUDYPATH entry)
Tuesday October 18 (Shortened Day Schedule)
Gatsby multiple choice responses are distributed and due Friday; students should respond to all questions and may work with classmates on answers
Detail-Diction Butler-Dillard responses are due in class today (hard copy)
The Great Gatsby paper is due on turnitin.com web site by 8:30 A.M. today
Glossary terms 21-30 from Five Steps to a Five continue in class
Wednesday October 19 (SPECIAL BELL SCHEDULE PSAT)
Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test is administered school wide to ninth, tenth and eleventh graders
PERIOD FIVE AP ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND COMPOSITION DOES NOT MEET TODAY
Thursday October 20
Timed writing is scheduled in class
Earthquake Drill schedule is in effect
Friday October 21 (MINIMUM DAY SCHEDULE)
Period 1 8-9:09 A.M.
Period 3 9:15-10:09 A.M.
Brunch 10:09-10:39 A.M.
Period 5 10:45-11:39 A.M.
LGBTQ Assembly 11:39-12:39 P.M.
Los Angeles Times water conservation responses are due today (hard copy double-sided handout)(postponed to next week)
Satire paper is scheduled on turnitin.com web site and due online Monday by 8:30 A.M. (paper will be submitted as a hard copy due Monday and then scheduled later on turnitin.com web site)
Check STUDYPATH over the weekend for next week's assignments and class updates
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
The Lesson of Ups
Show Up, Keep Up, Speak Up, Measure Up
Monday October 17
Bedford Reader is required in class for Swift's "A Modest Proposal" (Page 674 M 2, 4, WS 3 and L1) and responses are due for class discussion
Words High School Students Should Know (WHSSSK) Words 31-40 are due in class
"Babylon Revisited" responses are due in class (hard copy) today; class discussion is scheduled for five responses
Outlining Chapters Eight, Nine and Ten from Five Steps to a Five continues in class over the next several weeks in preparation for the Advanced Placement Examination in May
Glossary terms 21-30 from Five Steps to a Five continue in class
Detail-Diction Butler-Dillard responses are distributed in class and due tomorrow
Satire paper is scheduled on turnitin.com web site for Monday (see Friday STUDYPATH entry)
Tuesday October 18 (Shortened Day Schedule)
Gatsby multiple choice responses are distributed and due Friday; students should respond to all questions and may work with classmates on answers
Detail-Diction Butler-Dillard responses are due in class today (hard copy)
The Great Gatsby paper is due on turnitin.com web site by 8:30 A.M. today
Glossary terms 21-30 from Five Steps to a Five continue in class
Wednesday October 19 (SPECIAL BELL SCHEDULE PSAT)
Period 1 8-11:52 A.M.
Lunch 11:52-12:22 P.M.
Period 2 12:27-1:16 P.M.
Period 4 1:22-2:11 P.M.
Period 6 2:17-3:06 P.M.
Lunch 11:52-12:22 P.M.
Period 2 12:27-1:16 P.M.
Period 4 1:22-2:11 P.M.
Period 6 2:17-3:06 P.M.
PERIOD FIVE AP ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND COMPOSITION DOES NOT MEET TODAY
Thursday October 20
Timed writing is scheduled in class
Earthquake Drill schedule is in effect
Friday October 21 (MINIMUM DAY SCHEDULE)
Period 1 8-9:09 A.M.
Period 3 9:15-10:09 A.M.
Brunch 10:09-10:39 A.M.
Period 5 10:45-11:39 A.M.
LGBTQ Assembly 11:39-12:39 P.M.
Los Angeles Times water conservation responses are due today (hard copy double-sided handout)(postponed to next week)
Satire paper is scheduled on turnitin.com web site and due online Monday by 8:30 A.M. (paper will be submitted as a hard copy due Monday and then scheduled later on turnitin.com web site)
Check STUDYPATH over the weekend for next week's assignments and class updates
Saturday, October 08, 2016
STUDYPATH* October 10-14, 2016
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 October 10
Water conservation assignment distributed in class
Prewriting for satire paper is due in class today; choose the topic, write web, outline, chart of ideas, submit a written proposal (due today) includes issue, community members to be interviewed (if applicable), three research sources and subtopics to be researched; date due to be determined in class
Outlining Five Steps to a Five in-class assignment is scheduled today, tomorrow and Thursday (Comprehensive Review--Analysis)
Bedford Reader is required in class for Shirley Jackson's "The Lottery" responses due today (hard copy)
Imagery-Syntax responses are due tomorrow (Bronte-Shields) (postponed to Thursday)
The Great Gatsby multiple choice assignment distributed and due Thursday
Tuesday October 11
Outlining Five Steps to a Five in-class assignment continues in class
Glossary literary terms continue in class (11-20 attitude-deduction); test date is Friday
Wednesday October 12
Today is an unassigned day and classes are not in session
Thursday October 13
Outlining Five Steps to a Five in-class assignment continues in class
Satire prewriting student conferences are scheduled; paper is due as hard copy BEFORE turnitin.com assignment is required; hard copies due date to be discussed in class
The Great Gatsby multiple choice assignment due in class today (hard copy)(postponed to next week)
Friday October 14
Glossary literary terms test is scheduled (11-20 attitude-deduction)
"Babylon Revisited" F. Scott Fitzgerald responses are due in class today (hard copy); link is on a previous blog
Responses:
1. What is the importance of the story's historical setting? What is the significance of the title as it relates to the setting?
2. What is stye story's theme?
3. How does the story's point of view and tone have an impact on the reader?
4. Explain why Charlie has or has not conquered his alcoholism.
5. How long must one pay for past mistakes?
Credit: http://freepages.history.rootsweb.ancestry.com/tdlarson/fsf/babylon/study.htm
The Great Gatsby paper due October 18 by 8:30 A.M. on turnitin.com web site; prompt "Closing Line in the Great Gatsby) previously distributed in class
Affluenza Synthesis Paper #2 is due on turnitin.com web site by 8:30 A.M.
Check STUDYPATH over the weekend for next week's assignments and class updates
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
The Lesson of Ups
Show Up, Keep Up, Speak Up, Measure Up
Monday October 10
Water conservation assignment distributed in class
Prewriting for satire paper is due in class today; choose the topic, write web, outline, chart of ideas, submit a written proposal (due today) includes issue, community members to be interviewed (if applicable), three research sources and subtopics to be researched; date due to be determined in class
Outlining Five Steps to a Five in-class assignment is scheduled today, tomorrow and Thursday (Comprehensive Review--Analysis)
Bedford Reader is required in class for Shirley Jackson's "The Lottery" responses due today (hard copy)
Imagery-Syntax responses are due tomorrow (Bronte-Shields) (postponed to Thursday)
The Great Gatsby multiple choice assignment distributed and due Thursday
Tuesday October 11
Outlining Five Steps to a Five in-class assignment continues in class
Glossary literary terms continue in class (11-20 attitude-deduction); test date is Friday
Wednesday October 12
Today is an unassigned day and classes are not in session
Thursday October 13
Outlining Five Steps to a Five in-class assignment continues in class
Satire prewriting student conferences are scheduled; paper is due as hard copy BEFORE turnitin.com assignment is required; hard copies due date to be discussed in class
The Great Gatsby multiple choice assignment due in class today (hard copy)(postponed to next week)
Friday October 14
Glossary literary terms test is scheduled (11-20 attitude-deduction)
"Babylon Revisited" F. Scott Fitzgerald responses are due in class today (hard copy); link is on a previous blog
Responses:
1. What is the importance of the story's historical setting? What is the significance of the title as it relates to the setting?
2. What is stye story's theme?
3. How does the story's point of view and tone have an impact on the reader?
4. Explain why Charlie has or has not conquered his alcoholism.
5. How long must one pay for past mistakes?
Credit: http://freepages.history.rootsweb.ancestry.com/tdlarson/fsf/babylon/study.htm
The Great Gatsby paper due October 18 by 8:30 A.M. on turnitin.com web site; prompt "Closing Line in the Great Gatsby) previously distributed in class
Affluenza Synthesis Paper #2 is due on turnitin.com web site by 8:30 A.M.
Check STUDYPATH over the weekend for next week's assignments and class updates
Saturday, October 01, 2016
STUDYPATH* October 3-7, 2016
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 October 3
Today is an unassigned day; classes are not in session
Tuesday October 4
"Too Much Pressure" Wenke responses from Bedford Reader due today (hard copy); respond to M3, WS 1, 2 and 3; L 1 Page 532)
Words High School Students Should Know (WHSSSK) Words 21-30 reviewed in class; test is scheduled tomorrow
Satire paper prewriting topic and outline of ideas is scheduled in class in preparation for Thursday's timed writing assignment
Eminent Doman paper rewrite is due on turnitin.com web site by 8:30 A.M.
Glossary terms 11-20 continued in class; test is scheduled Thursday before the timed writing assignment
Hughes-Pitts diction-tone assignment is distributed and due tomorrow
Wednesday October 5
Hughes-Pitts diction-tone assignment is due in class
WHSSSK Words 21-30 test is scheduled in class
Multiple choice practice is scheduled in preparation for the AP English Language examination
"Babylon Revisted" F. Scott Fitzgerald piece is assigned and reviewed in class
Outlining Five Steps to a Five (Argument, Synthesis and Analysis Chapters) is introduced in class
Thursday October 6
Satire paper timed writing is scheduled
Glossary terms 11-20 test is scheduled
Capote paper rewrites are due on turnitin.com web site by 8:30 A.M. today
Friday October 7
Logic of a Columnist #2 assignment is due on turnitin.com web site by 8:30 A.M.
The Great Gatsby Chapters Seven-Nine dialectical journals (one per chapter) are due (hard copy) for class discussion; novels are required in class
The Great Gatsby paper is assigned and due Friday, October 14 on turnitin.com web site by 8:30 A.M.
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 October 3
Today is an unassigned day; classes are not in session
Tuesday October 4
"Too Much Pressure" Wenke responses from Bedford Reader due today (hard copy); respond to M3, WS 1, 2 and 3; L 1 Page 532)
Words High School Students Should Know (WHSSSK) Words 21-30 reviewed in class; test is scheduled tomorrow
Satire paper prewriting topic and outline of ideas is scheduled in class in preparation for Thursday's timed writing assignment
Eminent Doman paper rewrite is due on turnitin.com web site by 8:30 A.M.
Glossary terms 11-20 continued in class; test is scheduled Thursday before the timed writing assignment
Hughes-Pitts diction-tone assignment is distributed and due tomorrow
Wednesday October 5
Hughes-Pitts diction-tone assignment is due in class
WHSSSK Words 21-30 test is scheduled in class
Multiple choice practice is scheduled in preparation for the AP English Language examination
"Babylon Revisted" F. Scott Fitzgerald piece is assigned and reviewed in class
Outlining Five Steps to a Five (Argument, Synthesis and Analysis Chapters) is introduced in class
Thursday October 6
Satire paper timed writing is scheduled
Glossary terms 11-20 test is scheduled
Capote paper rewrites are due on turnitin.com web site by 8:30 A.M. today
Friday October 7
Logic of a Columnist #2 assignment is due on turnitin.com web site by 8:30 A.M.
The Great Gatsby Chapters Seven-Nine dialectical journals (one per chapter) are due (hard copy) for class discussion; novels are required in class
The Great Gatsby paper is assigned and due Friday, October 14 on turnitin.com web site by 8:30 A.M.
Check STUDYPATH over the weekend for next week's assignments and class information
Saturday, September 24, 2016
STUDYPATH* September 26-30, 2016
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 September 26
Berssenbrugge-Whitman Imagery-Detail responses due tomorrow
Satire paper is assigned and due Thursday morning by 8:30 A.M. on turnitin.com web site (What Would You Like to Change about our Society?) (Prewriting-Brainstorming-Student Example-Topic-Proposal-Citation and Works Cited-Rubric)
Einstein multiple choice practice is scheduled
Eminent Domain paper rewrites are due Tuesday, October 4 by 8:30 A.M. on turnitin.com web site (postponed from this week to next so student have more time for rewrites)
Gloria Naylor's "The Meaning of a Word" (Bedford Reader) hard copy responses are due in class today (Page 486 M2, 4; WS 1, 3 and L 1)
Glossary literary terms 11-20 are scheduled in class
UPDATED: Capote papers are due Thursday, October 6 by 8:30 A.M. on turnitin.com web site
Tuesday September 27
Berssenbrugge-Whitman Imagery-Detail responses due today (hard copy)
Words High School Students Should Know (WHSSSK) Words 21-30 are scheduled in class and due Thursday; test is scheduled Friday
Analysis of the Logic of a Columnist due Friday by 8:30 A.M. on turnitin.com web site
Satire paper prewriting continues in class
Wednesday September 28
UPDATED: Glossary terms 11-20 test is scheduled (postponed to Friday)
Satire paper prewriting continues in class
Thursday September 29
UPDATED: Satire paper is due on turnitin.com web site by 8:30 A.M. (deadline has been extended to next week since more time for prewriting and preparation is required)
Timed writing is postponed to next Thursday
Friday September 30
Words High School Students Should Know (Words 21-30) test is scheduled
Analysis of the Logic of a Columnist assignment is due by 8:30 A.M. on turnitin.com web site
The Great Gatsby class discussion for Chapters Four-Six is scheduled; dialectical journals and novels are required in class; Chapters Seven-Nine dialectical journals are postponed to October 7 (one dialectical journal per chapter) (hard copy)
UPDATED: "Too Much Pressure" Wenke responses are due Tuesday (hard copy); respond to M 3; WS 1, 2, 3; L 1 Page 532) from Bedford Reader
LINK for "Babylon Revisted"
F. Scott Fitzgerald
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 September 26
Berssenbrugge-Whitman Imagery-Detail responses due tomorrow
Satire paper is assigned and due Thursday morning by 8:30 A.M. on turnitin.com web site (What Would You Like to Change about our Society?) (Prewriting-Brainstorming-Student Example-Topic-Proposal-Citation and Works Cited-Rubric)
Einstein multiple choice practice is scheduled
Eminent Domain paper rewrites are due Tuesday, October 4 by 8:30 A.M. on turnitin.com web site (postponed from this week to next so student have more time for rewrites)
Gloria Naylor's "The Meaning of a Word" (Bedford Reader) hard copy responses are due in class today (Page 486 M2, 4; WS 1, 3 and L 1)
Glossary literary terms 11-20 are scheduled in class
UPDATED: Capote papers are due Thursday, October 6 by 8:30 A.M. on turnitin.com web site
Tuesday September 27
Berssenbrugge-Whitman Imagery-Detail responses due today (hard copy)
Words High School Students Should Know (WHSSSK) Words 21-30 are scheduled in class and due Thursday; test is scheduled Friday
Analysis of the Logic of a Columnist due Friday by 8:30 A.M. on turnitin.com web site
Satire paper prewriting continues in class
Wednesday September 28
UPDATED: Glossary terms 11-20 test is scheduled (postponed to Friday)
Satire paper prewriting continues in class
Thursday September 29
UPDATED: Satire paper is due on turnitin.com web site by 8:30 A.M. (deadline has been extended to next week since more time for prewriting and preparation is required)
Timed writing is postponed to next Thursday
Friday September 30
Words High School Students Should Know (Words 21-30) test is scheduled
Analysis of the Logic of a Columnist assignment is due by 8:30 A.M. on turnitin.com web site
The Great Gatsby class discussion for Chapters Four-Six is scheduled; dialectical journals and novels are required in class; Chapters Seven-Nine dialectical journals are postponed to October 7 (one dialectical journal per chapter) (hard copy)
UPDATED: "Too Much Pressure" Wenke responses are due Tuesday (hard copy); respond to M 3; WS 1, 2, 3; L 1 Page 532) from Bedford Reader
LINK for "Babylon Revisted"
F. Scott Fitzgerald
Check STUDYPATH over the weekend for next week's assignments and class information
Saturday, September 17, 2016
STUDYPATH* September 19-23, 2016
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 September 19
Dialectical journals (one entry per chapter) are due Friday for Chapters 4-6 of The Great Gatsby class discussion
Words High School Students Should Know (WHSSSK) Words 11-20 are due today; test is scheduled tomorrow
Daum Op-Ed Analyzing the Logic of a Columnist is due on turnitin.com web site by 8:30 A.M. today
Tuesday September 20
Safe-Sex Lies (Meghan Daum) responses are due (hard copy) in class; Bedford Reader textbook is required in class (meaning 1, 2; writing strategies 2, 4 and language 3)
WHSSSK test for words 11-20 is scheduled today
Glossary literary terms 11-20 are scheduled in class (from Five Steps to a Five textbook)
Wilson-Wilde Tone Syntax handout is distributed in class and due tomorrow
Wednesday September 21
Multiple choice practice continues in class in preparation for the yearly AP English Language exam
Wilson-Wilde responses are due today (hard copy)
Outlining Five Steps to a Five textbook is scheduled
Thursday September 22
Timed writing is scheduled
Friday September 23
Dialectical journals (see Monday entry) due for Chapters 4-6 class discussion of The Great Gatsby
Check STUDYPATH over the weekend for next week's assignment and class information
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
The Lesson of Ups
Show Up, Keep Up, Speak Up, Measure Up
Monday September 19
Dialectical journals (one entry per chapter) are due Friday for Chapters 4-6 of The Great Gatsby class discussion
Words High School Students Should Know (WHSSSK) Words 11-20 are due today; test is scheduled tomorrow
Daum Op-Ed Analyzing the Logic of a Columnist is due on turnitin.com web site by 8:30 A.M. today
Tuesday September 20
Safe-Sex Lies (Meghan Daum) responses are due (hard copy) in class; Bedford Reader textbook is required in class (meaning 1, 2; writing strategies 2, 4 and language 3)
WHSSSK test for words 11-20 is scheduled today
Glossary literary terms 11-20 are scheduled in class (from Five Steps to a Five textbook)
Wilson-Wilde Tone Syntax handout is distributed in class and due tomorrow
Wednesday September 21
Multiple choice practice continues in class in preparation for the yearly AP English Language exam
Wilson-Wilde responses are due today (hard copy)
Outlining Five Steps to a Five textbook is scheduled
Thursday September 22
Timed writing is scheduled
Friday September 23
Dialectical journals (see Monday entry) due for Chapters 4-6 class discussion of The Great Gatsby
Check STUDYPATH over the weekend for next week's assignment and class information
Saturday, September 10, 2016
STUDYPATH* September 12-16, 2016
D R A F T: Check Sunday evening for updated information.
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 September 12
Introduction to the Synthesis Paper (timed writing is scheduled Thursday)
Words High School Students Should Know (WHSSSK) Words 11-20 assigned and due Thursday
Analysis of the Logic of a Columnist assignment scheduled and due Friday on turnitin.com web site by 8:30 A.M. ("Worse than trigger warnings" by Meghan Daum--LA Times.Com/Opinion September 1 issue date) (POSTPONED TO MONDAY BY 8:30 A.M. ON TURNITIN.COM WEB SITE)
Glossary literary terms 1-10 test is scheduled in class
Minow paper rewrite is due this morning by 8:30 A.M. on turnitin.com web site
The Great Gatsby dialectical journals Chapters One-Three due Friday for class discussion; novels must be brought to class (hard copy only-not online)
Bedford Reader textbook is required in class for Daum's "Safe-Sex Lies" assignment (postponed from last week)
Tuesday September 13
Sources for Synthesis Paper introduced and reviewed in class (timed writing is scheduled Thursday)
Tone-Diction assignment is due tomorrow (Shakespeare's Macbeth and Wiesel's Night)
RFK multiple choice in-class assignment is scheduled (postponed from last week)
Wednesday September 14
Work in Five Steps to a Five continues in class
Sources for Synthesis Paper continues in class
Glossary literary terms 11-20 is scheduled (postponed from last week)
Thursday September 15
Timed writing is scheduled for the Synthesis Paper (governmental taking of property from one private owner to give to another to further economic development constitutes permissible "public use" under the Fifth Amendment
Friday September 16
The Great Gatsby dialectical journals for Chapters One-Three and novels must be brought for class discussion
Reminder: Analysis of the Logic of a Columnist assignment (Meghan Daum) due Monday by 8:30 A.M. on turnitin.com web site
Check STUDYPATH over the weekend for next week's assignments and class information
AGENDA BIN:
Logical fallacies from Everything's An Argument
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 September 12
Introduction to the Synthesis Paper (timed writing is scheduled Thursday)
Words High School Students Should Know (WHSSSK) Words 11-20 assigned and due Thursday
Analysis of the Logic of a Columnist assignment scheduled and due Friday on turnitin.com web site by 8:30 A.M. ("Worse than trigger warnings" by Meghan Daum--LA Times.Com/Opinion September 1 issue date) (POSTPONED TO MONDAY BY 8:30 A.M. ON TURNITIN.COM WEB SITE)
Glossary literary terms 1-10 test is scheduled in class
Minow paper rewrite is due this morning by 8:30 A.M. on turnitin.com web site
The Great Gatsby dialectical journals Chapters One-Three due Friday for class discussion; novels must be brought to class (hard copy only-not online)
Bedford Reader textbook is required in class for Daum's "Safe-Sex Lies" assignment (postponed from last week)
Tuesday September 13
Sources for Synthesis Paper introduced and reviewed in class (timed writing is scheduled Thursday)
Tone-Diction assignment is due tomorrow (Shakespeare's Macbeth and Wiesel's Night)
RFK multiple choice in-class assignment is scheduled (postponed from last week)
Wednesday September 14
Work in Five Steps to a Five continues in class
Sources for Synthesis Paper continues in class
Glossary literary terms 11-20 is scheduled (postponed from last week)
Thursday September 15
Timed writing is scheduled for the Synthesis Paper (governmental taking of property from one private owner to give to another to further economic development constitutes permissible "public use" under the Fifth Amendment
Friday September 16
The Great Gatsby dialectical journals for Chapters One-Three and novels must be brought for class discussion
Reminder: Analysis of the Logic of a Columnist assignment (Meghan Daum) due Monday by 8:30 A.M. on turnitin.com web site
Check STUDYPATH over the weekend for next week's assignments and class information
AGENDA BIN:
Logical fallacies from Everything's An Argument
Friday, September 02, 2016
STUDYPATH* September 5-9, 2016
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 September 5
Today is Labor, a legal holiday, and classes are not in session
Tuesday September 6
Bedford Reader textbook is required in class for Daum's "Safe Sex Lies" assignment due Friday (postponed to next week)
Imagery Frost assignment is scheduled (postponed to Friday)
Glossary literary terms One-Ten review is scheduled; test is scheduled Friday
Words High School Students Should Know (WHSSSK) Words One-Ten test is scheduled Thursday before timed writing assignment
Logic of a Columnist assignment (postponed to next week)
Orwell paper rewrite is due by 8:30 A.M. today on turnitin.com web site (postponed by one day until tomorrow, Wednesday)
Wednesday September 7
SUBSTITUTE: Mr. Carmicle is attending a training at Dorsey High School for the PASS Program
RFK passage multiple choice practice is scheduled (postponed to Friday)
Five Steps to a Five in-class assignment for the Minow paper rewrite is due at end of period
Detail Holland assignment is scheduled (postponed to Friday)
Orwell paper rewrite due by 8:30 A.M. on turnitin.com web site
Thursday September 8
WHSSSK Words One-Ten test is scheduled
Timed writing is scheduled:
MINOW PAPER REWRITE--Bring first draft to class; study the generic AP rubric on how to improve paper and earn a higher score for the rewrite
Friday September 9
Glossary literary terms One-Ten test is scheduled
Glossary literary terms Eleven-Twenty assignment 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 September 5
Today is Labor, a legal holiday, and classes are not in session
Tuesday September 6
Bedford Reader textbook is required in class for Daum's "Safe Sex Lies" assignment due Friday (postponed to next week)
Imagery Frost assignment is scheduled (postponed to Friday)
Glossary literary terms One-Ten review is scheduled; test is scheduled Friday
Words High School Students Should Know (WHSSSK) Words One-Ten test is scheduled Thursday before timed writing assignment
Logic of a Columnist assignment (postponed to next week)
Orwell paper rewrite is due by 8:30 A.M. today on turnitin.com web site (postponed by one day until tomorrow, Wednesday)
Wednesday September 7
SUBSTITUTE: Mr. Carmicle is attending a training at Dorsey High School for the PASS Program
RFK passage multiple choice practice is scheduled (postponed to Friday)
Five Steps to a Five in-class assignment for the Minow paper rewrite is due at end of period
Detail Holland assignment is scheduled (postponed to Friday)
Orwell paper rewrite due by 8:30 A.M. on turnitin.com web site
Thursday September 8
WHSSSK Words One-Ten test is scheduled
Timed writing is scheduled:
MINOW PAPER REWRITE--Bring first draft to class; study the generic AP rubric on how to improve paper and earn a higher score for the rewrite
Friday September 9
Glossary literary terms One-Ten test is scheduled
Glossary literary terms Eleven-Twenty assignment is scheduled
Check STUDYPATH over the weekend for next week's assignments and class information
Friday, August 26, 2016
STUDYPATH* August 29-September 2, 2016
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 August 29
Bedford Reader textbook is required in class
Words High School Students Should Know (Words One-Ten) assignment is due Thursday; test is scheduled Friday (test postponed to Tuesday after Labor Day holiday)
Tuesday August 30
Turnitin.com submission of synthesis paper (gender identity) rewrite is due by 8:30 A.M. today
Jamaica Kincaid responses for "On Seeing England for the First Time" (hard copy) is due today;
Language of Composition Page 912 (#1 Discussion; #2 Rhetoric and Style)
Wednesday August 31
Multiple choice practice is scheduled from Five Steps to a Five textbook
Thursday September 1
Timed writing is scheduled
Words High School Students Should Know Words One-Ten responses are due in class today
Friday September 2
Today is California Admissions Day and classes are not in session
Words High School Students Should Know (Words One-Ten) test is scheduled in class (postponed to Tuesday after Labor Day Holiday)
Analysis of the Logic of a Columnist is due Monday by 8:30 A.M. on turnitin.com web site (postponed to Tuesday after Labor Day Holiday)
Turnitin.com submission of Orwell rewrite is due by 8:30 A.M. today (postponed to Tuesday after Labor Day Holiday)
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 August 29
Bedford Reader textbook is required in class
Words High School Students Should Know (Words One-Ten) assignment is due Thursday; test is scheduled Friday (test postponed to Tuesday after Labor Day holiday)
Tuesday August 30
Turnitin.com submission of synthesis paper (gender identity) rewrite is due by 8:30 A.M. today
Jamaica Kincaid responses for "On Seeing England for the First Time" (hard copy) is due today;
Language of Composition Page 912 (#1 Discussion; #2 Rhetoric and Style)
Wednesday August 31
Multiple choice practice is scheduled from Five Steps to a Five textbook
Thursday September 1
Timed writing is scheduled
Words High School Students Should Know Words One-Ten responses are due in class today
Friday September 2
Today is California Admissions Day and classes are not in session
Words High School Students Should Know (Words One-Ten) test is scheduled in class (postponed to Tuesday after Labor Day Holiday)
Analysis of the Logic of a Columnist is due Monday by 8:30 A.M. on turnitin.com web site (postponed to Tuesday after Labor Day Holiday)
Turnitin.com submission of Orwell rewrite is due by 8:30 A.M. today (postponed to Tuesday after Labor Day Holiday)
Check STUDYPATH over the weekend for next week's assignments and class information
Saturday, August 20, 2016
STUDYPATH* August 22-26, 2016
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 August 22
Turnitin.com account code class code is 13244647 and class ID is bricklion; account sign up is required by Friday
Tone apply section activity for Walker is due in class for discussion and scoring
"Politics and the English Language" Orwell assigned responses are due in class today (#4; #5 Page 539)(#8; #9 Page 540)
Language of Composition textbook is required in class today and tomorrow
2016-2017 AP English Language Course Contract signed and document due Friday (postponed from last week)
Words High School Students Should Know (Words One-Ten) are scheduled (postponed from last week)
Tuesday August 23
Special bell schedule for Small Learning Community Professional Development
Grade level assemblies are scheduled in the auditorium for all periods
Language of Composition textbook is required in class today
Wednesday August 24
Bedford Reader textbook is required in class for literary terms and writing assignment
Analysis of the Logic of an Article-Columnists List is assigned and due Monday on turnitin.com web site (postponed from last week)
Multiple choice prose passage practice is scheduled
Thursday August 25
Timed writing for the Orwell piece is scheduled in class (students who are absent must write the paper under teacher supervision before school on Friday)
Friday August 26
Late work policy signed document is due no later that today in class
Summer work assignment is due today (extended by one week for newly enrolled students)
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 August 22
Turnitin.com account code class code is 13244647 and class ID is bricklion; account sign up is required by Friday
Tone apply section activity for Walker is due in class for discussion and scoring
"Politics and the English Language" Orwell assigned responses are due in class today (#4; #5 Page 539)(#8; #9 Page 540)
Language of Composition textbook is required in class today and tomorrow
2016-2017 AP English Language Course Contract signed and document due Friday (postponed from last week)
Words High School Students Should Know (Words One-Ten) are scheduled (postponed from last week)
Tuesday August 23
Special bell schedule for Small Learning Community Professional Development
Grade level assemblies are scheduled in the auditorium for all periods
Language of Composition textbook is required in class today
Wednesday August 24
Bedford Reader textbook is required in class for literary terms and writing assignment
Analysis of the Logic of an Article-Columnists List is assigned and due Monday on turnitin.com web site (postponed from last week)
Multiple choice prose passage practice is scheduled
Thursday August 25
Timed writing for the Orwell piece is scheduled in class (students who are absent must write the paper under teacher supervision before school on Friday)
Friday August 26
Late work policy signed document is due no later that today in class
Summer work assignment is due today (extended by one week for newly enrolled students)
Check STUDYPATH over the weekend for next week's assignments and class information
Sunday, July 31, 2016
STUDYPATH (OPENING OF SCHOOL YEAR) August 15-19, 2016
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 August 15
Unassigned day for students; first day of instruction is August 16
Tuesday August 16
Turnitin.com account instructions; verification of account set up due by Friday
"What AP Readers Long To See" in-class discussion
AP English Language writing rubric reviewed with students
Summer work assignment due no later than Friday, August 19
Student Opening Bulletin distributed and due Friday, August 19
2016-2017 AP English Language Course Contract signed document due Friday
Definitions, Appeals and the Basic Transaction (Judy Brady's "Why I Want a Wife"
Wednesday August 17
Box Feature: AP Syllabus review
A Workable, Teachable Definition of Rhetoric
Understanding the Three Appeals and the Basic "Transaction" of Rhetoric
Words High School Students Should Know (WHSSSK) Words One-Ten are scheduled
Five Steps to a Five introduction and in-class assignment
Thursday August 18
WHSSSK Words One-Ten assignment due today; test is scheduled Friday
Data-Claim-Because the Enthymeme
Multiple choice prose passage, stems and distractors activity is scheduled
Friday August 19
WHSSSK Words One-Ten test is scheduled
Introduction to Analyzing the Logic of an Article template and columnist choices
2016-2017 AP English Language Course Contract signed document due today
Check STUDYPATH over the weekend for next week's assignments and class updates
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
The Lesson of Ups
Show Up, Keep Up, Speak Up, Measure Up
Monday August 15
Unassigned day for students; first day of instruction is August 16
Tuesday August 16
Turnitin.com account instructions; verification of account set up due by Friday
"What AP Readers Long To See" in-class discussion
AP English Language writing rubric reviewed with students
Summer work assignment due no later than Friday, August 19
Student Opening Bulletin distributed and due Friday, August 19
2016-2017 AP English Language Course Contract signed document due Friday
Definitions, Appeals and the Basic Transaction (Judy Brady's "Why I Want a Wife"
Wednesday August 17
Box Feature: AP Syllabus review
A Workable, Teachable Definition of Rhetoric
Understanding the Three Appeals and the Basic "Transaction" of Rhetoric
Words High School Students Should Know (WHSSSK) Words One-Ten are scheduled
Five Steps to a Five introduction and in-class assignment
Thursday August 18
WHSSSK Words One-Ten assignment due today; test is scheduled Friday
Data-Claim-Because the Enthymeme
Multiple choice prose passage, stems and distractors activity is scheduled
Friday August 19
WHSSSK Words One-Ten test is scheduled
Introduction to Analyzing the Logic of an Article template and columnist choices
2016-2017 AP English Language Course Contract signed document due today
Check STUDYPATH over the weekend for next week's assignments and class updates
Monday, June 13, 2016
Multiple Choice Requirement-Summer Work
Incoming AP English Language students may access the multiple choice on Page 47 by accessing the following document:
http://media.collegeboard.com/digitalServices/pdf/ap/ap-english-language-and-composition-course-description.pdf
If there are questions or concerns, e-mail the instructor at the address listed on the summer work document.
Thank you.
http://media.collegeboard.com/digitalServices/pdf/ap/ap-english-language-and-composition-course-description.pdf
If there are questions or concerns, e-mail the instructor at the address listed on the summer work document.
Thank you.
Saturday, June 04, 2016
STUDYPATH* June 6-10, 2016
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 6
Metropolitan Water District "Junior Defense of Thesis" trip is scheduled; students meet at 7:45 A.M. in the cafeteria for breakfast
Students not attending the field trip will complete the Final Mastery Test in groups
Brag sheet is due by end of period
Tuesday June 7
Period Two final exam includes end-of-semester reflection
Wednesday June 8
Period Five does not meet today
Thursday, June 9
Period Five final exam includes end-of-semester reflection
Friday June 10
Last day of instruction for spring semester
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
The Lesson of Ups
Show Up, Keep Up, Speak Up, Measure Up
Monday June 6
Metropolitan Water District "Junior Defense of Thesis" trip is scheduled; students meet at 7:45 A.M. in the cafeteria for breakfast
Students not attending the field trip will complete the Final Mastery Test in groups
Brag sheet is due by end of period
Tuesday June 7
Period Two final exam includes end-of-semester reflection
Wednesday June 8
Period Five does not meet today
Thursday, June 9
Period Five final exam includes end-of-semester reflection
Friday June 10
Last day of instruction for spring semester
Friday, June 03, 2016
MWD Checklist
MWD Checklist for STUDENTS
Monday, June 6, 2016
1.
Meet at cafeteria
at 7:45 A.M. Bring voucher for
breakfast, if applicable. If not, bring
yourself.
2.
Dress
appropriately: gentleman shirt and tie,
no jeans; ladies dress appropriate for job interview
3.
Bring a sack
lunch or approximately $10 to buy lunch in the MWD Cafeteria. Bring the chef request provided to you
yesterday and complete both halves while we are at MWD. They will collect the orders.
4.
Bring a bus pass
to access a round-trip ride on the Metro Red Line Subway Train.
5.
Write several
talking points from the Water Politics cases for the general class discussion
about water issues. We will leave the
café about 8:30, walk back to my classroom for discourse of Water Politics
talking points and leave for the Red Line Subway from the front door of the
school at approximately 9:00 A.M. MWD
wants us to arrive at their headquarters at 10:00 A.M. You will sit outside at the terrace area
while I go in to get your name tags and then return to escort you into the building
6.
Submit three
documents before Thursday, June 2 (field trip slip) (film permit slip)(MWD
liability slip).
7.
Ask any questions
or state any concerns before Friday, June 3.
8.
There is a chance
that Ms. Sanchez needs Ms. Brown to complete some school assignments on Monday so those of you
remaining behind may have a sub. You
should bring work to complete.
THANK YOU.
QUESTIONS??
Contact the instructor.
Saturday, May 28, 2016
STUDYPATH* May 30-June 3, 2016
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 30
Today is Memorial Day, a legal holiday, and classes are not in session
Tuesday May 31
Vocabulary Workshop textbooks are required in class
Final Mastery Test (Vocabulary Workshop) responses are due in class
Presentation Rehearsal "Junior Defense of Thesis"
Class scoring of "Junior Defense of Thesis" presentation rehearsal
Political cartoon is due online for Period Two AP students and Shakespeare assignment is due as hard copy for Period Five AP students
Wednesday June 1
Presentation Rehearsal "Junior Defense of Thesis"
Class scoring of "Junior Defense of Thesis" presentation rehearsal
Thursday June 2
Presentation Rehearsal "Junior Defense of Thesis"
Class scoring of "Junior Defense of Thesis" presentation rehearsal
Friday June 3
Presentation Rehearsal "Junior Defense of Thesis"
Class scoring of "Junior Defense of Thesis" presentation rehearsal
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
The Lesson of Ups
Show Up, Keep Up, Speak Up, Measure Up
Monday May 30
Today is Memorial Day, a legal holiday, and classes are not in session
Tuesday May 31
Vocabulary Workshop textbooks are required in class
Final Mastery Test (Vocabulary Workshop) responses are due in class
Presentation Rehearsal "Junior Defense of Thesis"
Class scoring of "Junior Defense of Thesis" presentation rehearsal
Political cartoon is due online for Period Two AP students and Shakespeare assignment is due as hard copy for Period Five AP students
Wednesday June 1
Presentation Rehearsal "Junior Defense of Thesis"
Class scoring of "Junior Defense of Thesis" presentation rehearsal
Thursday June 2
Presentation Rehearsal "Junior Defense of Thesis"
Class scoring of "Junior Defense of Thesis" presentation rehearsal
Friday June 3
Presentation Rehearsal "Junior Defense of Thesis"
Class scoring of "Junior Defense of Thesis" presentation rehearsal
Saturday, May 21, 2016
STUDYPATH* May 23-27, 2016
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 23
Period Two meets in Room 429 for Smarter Balanced testing
Tuesday May 24
Period Five meets in Room 429 for Smarter Balanced testing
Research papers distributed in classes; five mock questions are due Tuesday
Wednesday May 25
Period Two meets in Room 429 for Smarter Balanced testing
Shakespeare assignment due (hard copy) from Period Two
Shakespeare assignment distributed to Period Five and due Tuesday (hard copy)
Political Cartoon assignment due from Period Five on turnitin.com web site
Political Cartoon assignment distributed to Period Two and due Tuesday on turnitin.com web site
Thursday May 26
Period Five meets in Room 429 for Smarter Balanced testing
Logic of a Columnist is due on turnitin.com web site by 8:30 A.M.
Friday May 27
Period Two meets in Room 429 for Smarter Balanced testing
Research paper mock questions (five) are due on turnitin.com web site by 8:30 A.M. Tuesday, May 31
Vocabulary Workshop Final Mastery Test responses are due Tuesday (hard copy)
*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR
The Lesson of Ups
Show Up, Keep Up, Speak Up, Measure Up
Monday May 23
Period Two meets in Room 429 for Smarter Balanced testing
Tuesday May 24
Period Five meets in Room 429 for Smarter Balanced testing
Research papers distributed in classes; five mock questions are due Tuesday
Wednesday May 25
Period Two meets in Room 429 for Smarter Balanced testing
Shakespeare assignment due (hard copy) from Period Two
Shakespeare assignment distributed to Period Five and due Tuesday (hard copy)
Political Cartoon assignment due from Period Five on turnitin.com web site
Political Cartoon assignment distributed to Period Two and due Tuesday on turnitin.com web site
Thursday May 26
Period Five meets in Room 429 for Smarter Balanced testing
Logic of a Columnist is due on turnitin.com web site by 8:30 A.M.
Friday May 27
Period Two meets in Room 429 for Smarter Balanced testing
Research paper mock questions (five) are due on turnitin.com web site by 8:30 A.M. Tuesday, May 31
Vocabulary Workshop Final Mastery Test responses are due Tuesday (hard copy)
Saturday, May 14, 2016
STUDYPATH* May 16-20, 2016
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 16
Smarter Balanced Testing Room 429 Period Five
Tuesday May 17
Smarter Balanced Testing Room 429 Period Two
Wednesday May 18
Smarter Balanced Testing Room 429 Period Five
Thursday May 19
Smarter Balanced Testing Room 429 Period Two
Friday May 20
Smarter Balanced Testing Room 429 Period Five
AGENDA BIN:
"Junior Defense of Thesis" 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 16
Smarter Balanced Testing Room 429 Period Five
Tuesday May 17
Smarter Balanced Testing Room 429 Period Two
Wednesday May 18
Smarter Balanced Testing Room 429 Period Five
Thursday May 19
Smarter Balanced Testing Room 429 Period Two
Friday May 20
Smarter Balanced Testing Room 429 Period Five
AGENDA BIN:
"Junior Defense of Thesis" at Metropolitan Water District of Southern California
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