Note: These are drafts and may have (probably have) errors, but they generally show the layout for each section.

 

Actor’s Notebook p. 338-9

(Read the directions on p. 338 and 339, party blocking was p. 334)

This is the written part of your performance final. You need to include:

• Interpretation for your character – with textual evidence
• Text – a copy of your script – annotated with stage direction
• Costume – what is your vision of your character
• Set Diagram – a Party Blocking graphic organizer for your scene

 Your actor's notebook is due the day of your presentation. 

 

Presentations start June 2nd and 3rd.  (Due to the reading assessment on June 1st and 2nd, they may not begin until June 3rd.)

Magnet English books are due June 1st

 

The Magnet books include:

Grammar books like Writing with a Purpose (red 12th grade)

and Language Network (orange 9th grade)

Language of Literature (orange 9th grade)

Perrine's Literature (blue 12th grade)

 

The 12th grade English book Prentice Hall: Literature belongs to Sylmar High School, so that will be turned in separately to the Library.

 

Bring these books to Room 38 during YOUR CLASS PERIOD ONLY.

 

Do not drop it off early. Do not ask 'can I just leave this here'?  I will have a hundred books that look just like yours, and I cannot keep track of just yours.  Your book is your responsibility.  We will not be able to find your book again once it's placed in summer storage.

 

"I left it in Ms. Green's room!" Is not going to be a valid excuse if you are held accountable for a missing book and have to pay. 

 

9th graders - make sure you have your script for your final project BEFORE you turn in your textbook!

 

 

Testing Wednesday and Thursday

 

(Students who finish early will continue working on their Actor's Notebook, memorizing their lines, and studying their Romeo and Juliet vocabulary)

 

You will identify one of the main themes of the book you completed or primarily read during May. 

Then you will complete an analysis for the novel's theme and the protagonist. 

The handouts will be given out on Friday the 27th. 

 

 

Note: These are drafts and may have (probably have) errors, but they generally show the layout for each section.

 

Actor’s Notebook p. 338-9

(Read the directions on p. 338 and 339, party blocking was p. 334)

This is the written part of your performance final. You need to include:

• Interpretation for your character – with textual evidence
• Text – a copy of your script – annotated with stage direction
• Costume – what is your vision of your character
• Set Diagram – a Party Blocking graphic organizer for your scene

 Your actor's notebook is due the day of your presentation. 

Read homework assignments CAREFULLY.  Failure to do so will lead to misunderstandings and rushed, incorrect work which will NOT be accepted.

 

Someone is telling students that the Actor's Notebook is due tomorrow.  That person did not read the directions, or they're just trying make other kids upset.

 

Don't depend on students to tell you what or when to do something.  Go to the source and read the assignment for yourself.  Everyone who tries to turn it in tomorrow will receive a minus one on their project for not following directions.

 

Read the instructions.  They've always been there.  It's due when you present.  The last day I will accept it is during your final period.

 

 

 

If you are absent on Friday, you can complete the Reading Log on your own paper or print out a reading log form from my webpage (just scroll down to the bottom to find it).

 

If you forgot how to complete the reading log and do not have your notes with you, look at the Homework Help linked to my webpage.  If I am writing, 'review HW help' on your Response panels, you need to do that.

 

If you are absent, it is due the day you return from an absence or it is marked late. 

 

If you are absent on Friday, you can complete the Reading Log on your own paper or print out a reading log form from my webpage (just scroll down to the bottom to find it).

 

If you forgot how to complete the reading log and do not have your notes with you, look at the Homework Help linked to my webpage.  If I am writing, 'review HW help' on your Response panels, you need to do that.

 

If you are absent, it is due the day you return from an absence or it is marked late. 

 

 

 

 

 

If you are absent on Friday, you can complete the Reading Log on your own paper or print out a reading log form from my webpage (just scroll down to the bottom to find it).

 

If you forgot how to complete the reading log and do not have your notes with you, look at the Homework Help linked to my webpage.  If I am writing, 'review HW help' on your Response panels, you need to do that.

 

If you are absent, it is due the day you return from an absence or it is marked late. 

 

 

 

 

 

Don't worry kids, this is not a parent / teacher conference night; we won't be in our classrooms.

 

Parents and Guardians will have a chance to see the work and projects students have been working on, see performances, and view student art. 

 

You will identify one of the main themes of the book you completed or primarily read during April. 

Then you will complete an analysis for the novel's theme and the protagonist. 

The handouts will be given out on Friday the 29th. 

 

 

 

Nothing before reading log 6 will be accepted

Everything from reading log 6 on can still be turned in (except for the final draft of the Narrative for 9th grade - that was a firm due date window between 4-6 to 4-8 only)

Bring your novel to class Friday -- it's the last day for late work. 

 

While it should be remembered that the day an assignment is DUE is not the day to DO the assignment, there will be make-up work time during class on Friday.

 

AP will primarily be occupied with their test prep and 9th grade will have some Romeo and Juliet work (Act I film), but bring your novel so you can finish any last minute writing for a late reading log. 

 

 

If you are absent on Friday, you can complete the Reading Log on your own paper or print out a reading log form from my webpage (just scroll down to the bottom to find it).

 

If you forgot how to complete the reading log and do not have your notes with you, look at the Homework Help linked to my webpage.  If I am writing, 'review HW help' on your Response panels, you need to do that.

 

If you are absent, it is due the day you return from an absence or it is marked late. 

 

 

 

 

Last day for students who were absent on re-test days to pass the CA 4 during class.

 

Students who continue to be absent on in class re-test days will need to come after school on a day they are present to make up the test. 

 

 

If you are absent on Friday, you can complete the Reading Log on your own paper or print out a reading log form from my webpage (just scroll down to the bottom to find it).

 

If you forgot how to complete the reading log and do not have your notes with you, look at the Homework Help linked to my webpage.  If I am writing, 'review HW help' on your Response panels, you need to do that.

 

If you are absent, it is due the day you return from an absence or it is marked late. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

You need exposition, 6 little events of rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution.

 

I am also requiring that your story contain at least one scene of dialogue between two or more characters.  Make sure to start a new paragraph each time the speaker changes.

 

 

Your title does not count against your word limit. 

 

SpringBoard page 126-7, which includes the assignment and rubric, are included as a .jpg for reference as EA - Narrative (9th grade).jpg

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Although it is a short class, you should have enough time to re-test on "The Necklace". 

 

Review / re-read the story at home in your Language of Literature textbooks p. 26

 

“The Necklace” – Plot Chart reminders

Use your plot charts that were passed back to you to help you with the structure.

For “The Necklace” by Guy de Maupassant the story takes place in 19^th century Paris, France

Mathilde Loisel is the main character and her own enemy because she was never happy with what she had.  She wanted to have high-class status.

The narration reveals the thoughts and feelings of more than Mme. Loisel, so is it First-person, Third-person limited, or Third-person omniscient?  Explain why.

Use the book to help you with the rising action examples (bottom to top).  The climax is when she discovers the necklace is gone and she and her husband decide to lie about it to Mme. Forestier.

 Which is it?

An internal conflict is when you are struggling with something inside like your thoughts and feelings.

An external conflict is when you’re struggling with something that happened to you from the outside.

 Which is it?

Man vs. Man, Man vs. Nature, Man vs. Self, Man vs. Society, Man vs. God, Man vs. Technology

 

You will identify one of the main themes of the book you completed or primarily read during March. 

Then you will complete an analysis for the novel's theme and the protagonist. 

The handouts will be given out on Friday the 1st. 

 

See attached picture for the Special Bell Schedule!

 

From 8:00-10:00 it's the Senior Breakfast and Fashion Show

The rest of the students need to be at school by 10am.  Class begins with BIC at 10:11am.

 

 

 

 

Although it is a short class, you should have enough time to re-test on "The Necklace". 

 

Review / re-read the story at home in your Language of Literature textbooks p. 26

 

“The Necklace” – Plot Chart reminders

Use your plot charts that were passed back to you to help you with the structure.

For “The Necklace” by Guy de Maupassant the story takes place in 19^th century Paris, France

Mathilde Loisel is the main character and her own enemy because she was never happy with what she had.  She wanted to have high-class status.

The narration reveals the thoughts and feelings of more than Mme. Loisel, so is it First-person, Third-person limited, or Third-person omniscient?  Explain why.

Use the book to help you with the rising action examples (bottom to top).  The climax is when she discovers the necklace is gone and she and her husband decide to lie about it to Mme. Forestier.

 Which is it?

An internal conflict is when you are struggling with something inside like your thoughts and feelings.

An external conflict is when you’re struggling with something that happened to you from the outside.

 Which is it?

Man vs. Man, Man vs. Nature, Man vs. Self, Man vs. Society, Man vs. God, Man vs. Technology

 

Magnet Students (9th grade) need the following in the portfolio from English class:

English Assignment Sheet

Argumentative Essay (College)

Jim Crow Research

CA 3 – Sentence Types

Reading Log (your choice #1-5)

Assignment of your choice (novel check, writing topic, or whatever you want)

Behavior / Performance Handout (completed)

 

AP Literature - in your SLC's portfolios you should include:

A Dialectical Journal - your choice

Othello & Oedipus Rex - MLA paper

A Reading Log of your choice (#1-5)

Another writing assignment of your choice (analytical questions, writing topic, AP test prep essay, whatever you want)

 

 

 

 

 

 

You need exposition, 6 little events of rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution.

 

I am also requiring that your story contain at least one scene of dialogue between two or more characters.  Make sure to start a new paragraph each time the speaker changes.

 

 

Your title does not count against your word limit. 

 

Don't be scared of the word count.  You word count will move up very quickly, especially when you incorporate dialogue.

 

SpringBoard page 126-7, which includes the assignment and rubric, are included as a .jpg for reference as EA - Narrative (9th grade).jpg

 

You can type or handwrite your first draft; however, your final draft will need to be typed, double spaced, and annotated for the plot elements.

 

If you are absent on Friday, you can complete the Reading Log on your own paper or print out a reading log form from my webpage (just scroll down to the bottom to find it).

 

If you forgot how to complete the reading log and do not have your notes with you, look at the Homework Help linked to my webpage.  If I am writing, 'review HW help' on your Response panels, you need to do that.

 

If you are absent, it is due the day you return from an absence or it is marked late. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

You need exposition, 6 little events of rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution.

 

I am also requiring that your story contain at least one scene of dialogue between two or more characters.  Make sure to start a new paragraph each time the speaker changes.

 

 

Your title does not count against your word limit. 

 

Don't be scared of the word count.  You word count will move up very quickly, especially when you incorporate dialogue.

 

SpringBoard page 126-7, which includes the assignment and rubric, are included as a .jpg for reference as EA - Narrative (9th grade).jpg

 

 

You can type or handwrite your first draft; however, your final draft will need to be typed, double spaced, and annotated for the plot elements.

 

 

 

 

 

 

CA #4 - Plot Chart Test

 

It is an open book, closed note, assessment for "The Necklace" by Guy de Maupassant.

 

Make sure you understand the conflict, point of view, characters, and events of this story.

Since there is no reading log this weekend, your homework is to prepare for your CA #4 - Plot Chart test on Monday.

 

Review the story: "The Necklace" p. 27-34

Study your story and plot elements notes (from Thursday & Friday)

    -- If you were absent on Friday, consult with a friend from class to get the notes.

 

The test will be open book and closed notes. 

 

Since all make-up work is due tomorrow, there is no new reading log this week.  Once you finish your assignment, you can work on and turn in whatever you are missing.

 

9th graders need to finish their Condensed Editions for "The Necklace"

 

AP Lit. it's BYOT Friday - so come prepared to test for 40 minutes

Complete the plot chart handout for "The Stolen Party" for homework. 

 

Tomorrow, at the beginning of class, we'll go over it.

 

Remember, this is test practice, so do your best to complete it accurately on your own first.

 

If you are absent on Friday, you can complete the Reading Log on your own paper or print out a reading log form from my webpage (just scroll down to the bottom to find it).

 

If you forgot how to complete the reading log and do not have your notes with you, look at the Homework Help linked to my webpage.  If I am writing, 'review HW help' on your Response panels, you need to do that.

 

If you are absent, it is due the day you return from an absence or it is marked late. 

 

 

AP Lit.: If you finish your test prep early, you can continue your weekly reading assignment and start your HW.

 

Honors 9th: On Friday we will do color coded peer editing first, then you will transition into reading and reading logs. 

 

 

You will identify one of the main themes of the book you completed or primarily read during February. 

Then you will complete an analysis for the novel's theme and the protagonist. 

The handouts will be given out on Friday the 26th. 

 

9th graders need a parent or guardian signature on their Novel Check form for full credit 

 

 

 

 

If you are absent on Friday, you can complete the Reading Log on your own paper or print out a reading log form from my webpage (just scroll down to the bottom to find it).

 

If you forgot how to complete the reading log and do not have your notes with you, look at the Homework Help linked to my webpage.  If I am writing, 'review HW help' on your Response panels, you need to do that.

 

If you are absent, it is due the day you return from an absence or it is marked late. 

If you have not finished re-writing the exposition of your narrative, expanded to 3 paragraphs that leads into the beginning of your rising action, complete it for HW tonight.

 

We will start tomorrow with a peer review. 

 

Directions: Based on the changes you just made to emulate an author, revise your story opening in the Writing Section of your Comp. Books: p. 95

                Expand your opening to include more elements of story exposition:

Describe the setting (where and when)

Introduce characters and/or narrator telling the story (physical/personality description)

Introduce the conflict in the story and set the plot in motion

 

 

 

 

If you are absent on Friday, you can complete the Reading Log on your own paper or print out a reading log form from my webpage (just scroll down to the bottom to find it).

 

If you forgot how to complete the reading log and do not have your notes with you, look at the Homework Help linked to my webpage.  If I am writing, 'review HW help' on your Response panels, you need to do that.

 

If you are absent, it is due the day you return from an absence or it is marked late. 

 

 

 

 

If you are absent on Friday, you can complete the Reading Log on your own paper or print out a reading log form from my webpage (just scroll down to the bottom to find it).

 

If you forgot how to complete the reading log and do not have your notes with you, look at the Homework Help linked to my webpage.  If I am writing, 'review HW help' on your Response panels, you need to do that.

 

If you are absent, it is due the day you return from an absence or it is marked late. 

 

If the work is not received by this date, it will not be added to your report card.  If you are going to be absent on Friday 2/5, turn in your work BEFORE that day.

 

 

 

In case you were absent and need to make this up from Monday, here is our writing prompt:

 

Writing Topic – Scout Growing Up

Directions: Answer in a paragraph of at least 5 sentences.

How do the experiences that Scout relates to us in To Kill a Mockingbird help her grow up? What did she learn about people and human nature? Do you think Scout grew up, emotionally, as a result of these events? Why or why not?

(Hint: The narrator is also Scout, as an adult. You can use that as part of your answer for what she learned and if you think she matured from these experiences or not. Use your notes to help you.)

This is expository writing. Make sure that you explain your ideas clearly. Include well-chosen references to the film as evidence (no citation needed). You have 10-12 minutes to write your paragraph and then share your paragraph in your groups (3-5 minutes).

CA 3 - Re-testing

 

Depending on Game Schedules, there may be retesting on Thursday or Friday.  Ideally, the re-test will be on Friday; however, if there is a student who keeps missing their testing due to game days, that student will be tested on Thursday.

 

If you are absent on Friday, you can complete the Reading Log on your own paper or print out a reading log form from my webpage (just scroll down to the bottom to find it).

 

If you forgot how to complete the reading log and do not have your notes with you, look at the Homework Help linked to my webpage.  If I am writing, 'review HW help' on your Response panels, you need to do that.

 

If you are absent, it is due the day you return from an absence or it is marked late. 

Ethics Research – HW Project

Jim Crow Research

SpringBoard – Researching & Presenting – Activity 3.4

You can do this research at home or in the SHS Library. You will need your SpringBoard book to write in.

This homework must be completed before 1/29. You will present in groups on that day.

Ethical Questions:

How should people be treated?

Is everyone entitled to a quality life?

Did the Jim Crow Laws create separate but equal circumstances for blacks in the South?

What is “ethical” and who sets the standard?

 

Complete p. 183 at home – follow ALL the directions on p. 184 (#2 & #3 + Citing Sources) – include the ethical questions under “W”, those are your research focus questions.

 The pbs website (www.pbs.org/wnet/jimcrow) will not necessarily answer these questions directly. You will need to infer and interpret the answers based on what you learn from that site.

 Choose your focus question(s) – write them out on a piece of paper with your heading on it.

Title: Jim Crow Research

The ‘summary’ of your research should be a complete paragraph with quotes. (Like our Holocaust Research – WGAGA format)

Works Cited: Cite your internet source properly – MLA format (not just a URL!) – see p. 1166 for MLA format help (Language of Literature) or look up it up online

Know the content well so you can make eye contact with your peers (this is part of your presenting skill score)

Be prepared for questions!

Your peers may ask for clarification or have questions about what you presented

In class, you will present your findings to your group, take turns.

Show the website to your peers on a class kindle (one per group) to show a timeline, image, or other media, but don’t read directly from it.

You need to have your presentation written before you present.

You also need to know which part(s) of the website you want to show your group before you present. (Practice at home or in the library!)  

You will not have time for ‘surfing’ the site during your presentation. You will only have 3-5 minutes. Be clear and stay focused.

Be prepared!

Evaluate your peer presenters on p. 185

Write their name and their focus question(s)

Explain what you learned from their presentation (briefly)

Write your thoughts and questions (briefly)

Did they make eye contact? Did they speak clearly? Did they use the website to show images or other media to support their presentation?

 

 

 

 

CA 3 - Re-testing for Sentence Types (Simple, Compound, Complex) and Parallelism

 

Jim Crow Research paragraphs due with Works Cited (can be typed or hand written)

 

In class presentations!  15-20 minutes, present in your groups, 3-4 minutes each plus peer evaluation (p. 185 SpringBoard)

 

CA 3 - Sentence Types & Parallelism

 

Study all your notes BEFORE the testing day!

 

 

 

If you are absent on Friday, you can complete the Reading Log on your own paper or print out a reading log form from my webpage (just scroll down to the bottom to find it).

 

If you forgot how to complete the reading log and do not have your notes with you, look at the Homework Help linked to my webpage.  If I am writing, 'review HW help' on your Response panels, you need to do that.

 

If you are absent, it is due the day you return from an absence or it is marked late. 

 

 

 

Please make sure you are keeping up on your reading homework.

 

A novel check based on a novel you recently completed, or the novel you read the most during Dec. / Jan., will be due on Tuesday the 19th.

 

The novel check form will be passed out in class on Friday the 15th.  If you will not be here on Friday, pick up the form on Thursday. 

 

9th graders - make sure you get a signature on your novel check.

 

AP students - the novel check should be based on the AP novel you read over Winter Break.

Friday - bring your HW novels to class

Simple, Compound, Complex sentence quiz tomorrow

 

Study your notes!