Honors American Literature/Contemporary Composition (Period 1,4,5) Assignments

Homework- Choose two of your four personal statements to type. There is a 350 maximum.

Homework- Two more personal statements are due.

Homework-The Crucible Essay is due. It should be typed MLA format. Please send it to irese.moxley@lausd by 11:50 p.m.

Homework- Two personal statements are due.

Quick Write- None.

 

AP Lang- Students will prepare their personal statements.

Honors Eng Lit- Students will prepare their presentations.

Honors Cont Comp- Students will prepare their personal statements.

 

AP Lang- Students will continue working on their personal statements.

 

English Lit- Students will begin working on their final by choosing their topic and selecting materials.

 

Honors English Lit- Students will work on personal statements as well as The Crucible essay.

 

Quick Write- None

 

AP Lang- Students will continue to work on Personal Statements.

 

Honors English Lit- Students will read and discuss Do Not Go Gentle into That Good Night by Dylan Thomas and The Second Coming by William Butler Yeats.

 

Honors Cont Comp- Students will begin their personal statements.

 

 

Quick Write: None

 

AP Literature: Students will work on their personal statements.

 

British Literature: Students will answer introductory questions to Unit 6 on page 1098. After discussing the answers, the class will read and discuss 3 poems of that unit.

 

Contemporary Comp: Students will take notes on rewriting their intro to "The Crucible" essay. Students will then continue to read "Into the Wild," by Jon Krakauer.

Quick Write: None

 

AP Literature: Students will work on their hyperbole ad.

 

British Literature: Students will read "Suicide Note" by Janice Mirikitani on pg.364. Students will then answer the following questions in their journals : Whom (or what) do you blame for teenage suicides such as the one the poem describes? How might such deaths be eliminated? What mantra will you tell yourself when you experience failure after graduation?

 

Contemporary Comp: Students will complete the chart on pages 330 and 331 of Springboard 11. Answers for the chart can be found in the book "Into the Wild," by Jon Krakauer.

Homework Due- Students will write a paragraph interpreting Tupac Shakur's poem, "In the Depths of Solitude."  

 

Quick Write- None.

 

AP Lang- AP Exam.

 

Honors Brit Lit- Students will continue reading Frankenstein. Students will use evidence to answer the following prompts:

1. What techniques does Shelley use to add to the suspense of the novel?

2. What is the tone of the novel and how does Shelley use diction to support that tone?

 

Honors Cont Comp- Students will continue reading Into the Wild.

Quick Write- None

 

AP Lang- Students will prepare for AP exam.

 

Honors English Lit- Students will read Chapters 1 and 2 of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein. They will then answer the following post-write questions:

 

Honors Cont Comp- Students will complete the bubble map on page 327 using quotes from the book, "Into The Wild."

Quick Write- None

 

AP Lang- Students will write a 40 minute essay response to Plato's prompt.

 

Honors English Lit- Students will work in groups to develop final questions for their assigned Unit.

 

Honors Cont Comp- Students will continue reading Into The Wild by Jon Krakauer.

 

 

 

 

AP Lang- Students will take a portion of a practice multiple choice exam.

 

Honors English Lit- With a partner, students will read and interpret, "The World Is Too Much With Us," using a Think-Pair-Share chart.

 

Honors Cont Comp- Students will begin reading and discussing Into The Wild by Jon Krakauer.

Quick Write: None

 

AP Literature: Students will prepare for the AP test.

British Literature: Students will continue and finish reading "The Rime of the Ancient Mariner," and answer the following questions:

1. What supernatural element does Coleridge introduce in lines 377-392?

2. How does this enhance the sensational nature of the tale?

3.How does the dialogue in lines 410-429 add to the understanding of the ballad?

4 What effect does the alliteration in lines 460-463 create?

5. How is the mariner haunted by guilt? Provide evidence.

 

Contemporary Comp: Students will answer questions regarding "Where I Lived and What I Lived For," by Henry David Thoreau in springboard pgs.300-301. 

 

AP Lang- Students will read and discuss Chapter 10 writings- "Finding Neverland" and Theme for English B."

 

Honors English Lit- Students will use the Poem SIFT Chart to interpret one of William Blake's poems.

 

Honors Cont Comp- Students will read an excerpt from "Self- Reliance" in Unit 4.

 

Homework Due- Notes for "The Crucible Essay" are due. Create a t-chart in which you parallel the Salem Witch Trials to the McCarthy Inquisitions. At least two pages of notes are due.

How far can you sail in a straight line without hitting land?

 

AP Lang- In assigned groups, students will interpret poems for synthesis essay in Chapter 10.

Honors English Lit- Students will read "What is the Value of A Human Life?" by Kenneth Feinberg.

They will answer the questions- How does Hamlet's To Be or Not to Be soliloquy relate to the families of the 9/11 victims?

Honors Cont Comp- Students will find direct quotes for their notes concerning The Crucible Essay.

 

What impact does loneliness have on an individual? Cigna, a global heath service company, revealed that almost half of Americans (46%) sometimes or always feel lonely. It also revealed that "Generation Z (adults ages 18-22) is the lost generation." Why is this significant?

 

AP Lang- Students will use their notes to interpret a political cartoon.

Honors English Lit- Students will begin reading "What is the Value of Life?"

Honors Cont Comp- Students will create a t-chart paralleling the Salem Witch Trials to the McCarthy Red Scare. 

Quick Write: A caravan of 150 immigrants from various countries of Central America reached the U.S. border a few days ago. They were seeking asylum from the violence that plagues their countries. What does asylum mean? Who is granted it? What should the U.S. do?

 

AP Literature: Students will copy notes on analyzing visuals. They will analyze an advertisement.

 

British Literature: Students will copy notes on analyzing visuals and notes on Latin words.

 

Contemporary Comp: Students will read "Why I Wrote The Crucible," by Arthur Miller on page 145 of Springboard 11.

Quick Write: Jakarta may vanish why? Think of possible solutions to save Jakarta.

 

AP Literature: Students will complete definitions of Latin words.

 

British Literature: Students will finish presentations and analyze "To Be or Not to Be."

 

Contemporary Comp: Students will continue reading "The Crucible."

 

 

Quick Write: What can you do to improve the school meal program? How can healthy choices still be affordable as well as nutritious? Coffee cake= 210 calories, 60 calories from fat, 33g of carbohydrates, and 15g of sugar.

 

AP Language: Students will define various Latin words.

 

British Literature: Students will present the Gulliver's Travels PowerPoint.

 

Contemporary Comp: Students will  continue reading "The Crucible" and complete the irony chart.

Homework Due- Complete pages 77 and 82 in the ELD book. Reading on pages 69-71 and 80-81 are required to complete these exercises.

Quick write: The DACA dilemma still rages on. Imagine that you are detained by immigration officials. You are threatened with deportation unless you give the names of other people you know (including family members) who may not be legal citizens. What are your feelings? What will you do?

 

AP Literature: Students will use poetry notes to interpret their poems.

 

British Literature: Students will read an excerpt of Gandhi to determine his position on war.

 

Contemporary Comp: Students will find evidence to answer questions concerning John and

Elizabeth Proctor's relationship that demonstrate irony on pages 140-141 of Springboard.

Quick Write- The CDC "expanded its warning about an Ecoli outbreak connected to romaine lettuce" (CNN.com). At least 53 people have been hospitalized in 16 states. What is Ecoli? Why is produce affected? How can this be prevented? 

 

AP Lang- Students will take notes on poetry.

 

Honors English Lit- Students will begin Unit 4. They will answer the following questions:

What can people learn from Nature?

Is emotion stronger than reason?

When is the ordinary extraordinary?

How does war change our values?

 

Honors Cont Comp- Students will finish reading "The Crucible."

Quick Write: Starbucks will close at least 8000 stores on May 29 for "racial bias" training. This seminar was the CEO's answer to the arrest of two African American men in a Philadelphia store. Will this training work? What do you think it will entail? Does Philadelphia have an issue with race relations?

 

AP Literature: Students will take notes on how to analyze poetry. Students will use these notes to interpret their poems.

 

British Literature: Students will continue reading Fanny Burney's' "My Encounter with King George III. They will answer comprehension questions 4-7 on page 716.

 

Contemporary Comp: Students will continue reading "The Crucible."

 

 

Quick Write: The Tennessee Waffle House shooter was stopped by James Shaw, Jr. Shaw states that he made up his mind to confront the shooter in order to save his own life. Do you think he is a hero? On another note the police had confiscated the shooter's guns however, his father returned the guns to him after receiving them.

 

AP Language: Students will review images at the end of Chapter 9 and the beginning of Chapter 10. They will analyze the images and discuss the impact those images have on the viewer.

 

British Literature: Students will read about Fanny Burney and her diary of "The Encounter with King George"

 

Contemporary Comp: Students will continue reading and discussing The Crucible.

SBAC Testing.

SBAC TESTING

SBAC Testing.

SBAC TESTING.

SBAC TESTING.

Homework Due- The final draft of the English Renaissance essay is due for the seniors and the final draft of the Harlem Renaissance essay is due for the juniors. Remember that the essay should be typed in MLA format. This means name and class information on the left, size 12 Times New Roman font and double spaced with the exception of the poem inserts.

Homework- Any unfinished classwork from this week is due today.

Quick Write- It is estimated that 250,000 people will attend Coachella this weekend? What protocols are in place to keep people safe? If you were to attend a concert of that magnitude, what would you do to stay safe?

 

AP Lang- In groups, students will interpret poetry using their notes.

Hon Eng Lit- In groups, students will begin the Gulliver's Travels project.

Hon Cont Comp- In groups, students will act out the alternate scenes to "The Crucible."

Quick Write- Nasim Aghdam opened fire at YouTube headquarters, shooting three people before killing herself. Family members stated that they had warned the police but no action was taken. What went wrong?

 

AP Literature: Students will analyze the visuals of Chapter 9 for type of argument and rhetorical appeal.

 

British Literature: Students will answer in a paragraph the following prompt: Do you think that satire is an effective way to fight against injustice?

Students will also answer questions on page 632 questions 1-5 in complete sentences with evidence provided.

 

Contemporary Comp: Students will continue reading "The Crucible."

 

 

Quick Write- Malaysia moves to ban "fake news," the first law of its kind. Those who create and or spread "fake news" could be prosecuted. If convicted, they could serve up to six years in prison and face substantial fines. Is this reasonable? Will the U.S. follow? Why or why not?

 

AP Language- Students will analyze the visuals of chapter nine in terms of argument and rhetorical appeal.

 

Honors Contemporary Comp- Students will continue reading "The Crucible" and identify the resentments that led to the accusations of witchcraft.

Quick write: Today marks the 50th anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr.'s death. Although he is known for spearheading the Civil Rights Movement, what other battles did he fight? (Look it up).

 

 

AP Language- After viewing the photos on pages 302 and 303 of Chapter 9, students will answer the following questions:

Contemporary Comp: Students will continue to read the "Crucible," by Arthur Miller.

 

British Literature: Students will read pages 564-565 in the textbook and will answer the following questions;

1. What was the Glorious Revolution?

2. Why was it significant?

3. Why was King William "a natural enemy" of France?

4.Analyze the political cartoon on page 564. What examples of frugality are shown?

5. What changes in reasoning and learning occurred during the age of reason?

6. In what ways could Isaac Newton's Scientific method be applied today?

Homework- "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God" metaphor imagery is due. Students are to create an image of four of the metaphors used in this sermon and explain the metaphor. Students are to use unlined paper and fold or divide it into fours. Each section should highlight the metaphor and image.

AP Language- Students will critique each other's homework. The students will look for a strong thesis, relevant evidence and substantial analysis of the evidence. They will also ascertain if the writer was able to draw on personal or relevant news.

 

Honors English Literature- Students will finish reading Book 1 of Paradise Lost by John Milton. Students will answer the question: How is the image of Satan described in Lines 221-241?

 

Honors Contemporary Comp- Students will begin reading "The Crucible." After writing the definition of the word "crucible," students will explain how the definition relates to the circumstances of Salem.

Homework- Typed rough drafts are due. Remember that each body paragraph needs two pieces of evidence along with analysis. It is WGAGA not WGA.

Quick Write- "Cambridge Analytica, a data firm with ties to President Donald Trump's 2016 campaign, accessed information from 50 million Facebook users without their knowledge , and might have kept that data even after Facebook told them to delete it' (cnnmoney.com).

Is this legal? Is it possible for users to protect themselves? Why or why not?

 

AP Language- Students will write an introduction to the Lord Chesterfield prompt.

 

Honors Brit Lit- Students will interpret the poem, Death Be Not Proud, by John Donne.

 

Honors Contemporary Comp- Students will read the introduction to Unit 2 and the sermon- "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God" by Jonathon Edwards.

Homework- Completed College 4 Year Plan Tasks are due. Make sure to complete both sides

Quick Write- Each student writes their own quick write.

 

AP Language- Presentation by Mr. Rodriguez in consideration of the SBAC. Students will also prepare for the Student Led Conference.

Honors British Literature- Students will interpret two poems by Ben Jonson- On My First Son and Still To Be Neat.

Honors Contemporary Comp- Presentation by Mr. Rodriguez in consideration of the SBAC. Students will also prepare for the Student Led Conference. 

A pedestrian in Florida collapsed yesterday killing 6 people. The $14.2 million bridge was scheduled to open in 2019. An accelerated construction method was used for this endeavor. How will investigators determine what went wrong? What do you think happened?

 

AP Lang- Students critiqued each other's essays. Students analyzed an AP essay response.

 

Honors Brit Lit- Students completed the outline for the English Renaissance Essay.

 

Honors Cont Composition-  Students will interpret the poems chosen for their Harlem Renaissance essay.

 

AP Language: Students will write a synthesis essay using the following prompt: Women's rights have presented a historical struggle that in many ways, continues in spite of the 19th amendment. Critically read and analyze the text and images, making note of the year each appeared in print. Write an essay in which you take a position on the current status of women's rights as an important issue. Use at least three sources. Do not just summarize your sources.

 

British Literature: Students will finish reading "Macbeth." Students will then answer the following prompt: How did the witches' prophecies come true? How did Birnam Wood come to Dunsinane? How did a man not born of woman defeat Macbeth? Lastly, were the events in Macbeth's life "acts of fate" or "acts of will?"

 

Contemporary Comp: Students will write an essay in which they will describe how the "Raisin in the Sun" relates to the Langston Hughes poem. Harlem? What happens to a dream deferred?

Stephen Hawking dies at the age of 76. In what ways did he leave his mark on society?

 

AP Language- In groups, students will finish reading "Is Texaas America" on page 276 of their textbooks and annotate with post  it notes.

 

Honors Brit Lit- Students will spend part of the period interpreting Macbeth's Act V soliloquy and the rest of the period discussing the next essay.

 

Honors Cont Composition- Students will spend part of the period working on the Character Analysis sheet and the rest of the period completing  a t-chart outlining the various elements of The Harlem Renaissance.

Quick Write: Does the personality of a government or ruler affect its people?

 

AP Language: Students will read "Is Texas America" in chapter 8 of the Language and Composition book. Students will take notes on satire. They will identify the satire and rhetorical strategies used in the article.

 

Honors British Literature: Students will continue to read Macbeth.

 

Honors Contemporary Comp: Students will complete the reading of "The Raisin in the Sun" and the character analysis worksheet.

Quick Write: How you judge someone? By looks, words, or deeds?

 

AP Language: Students will look at the photos on pg.266-267, and identify the rhetorical appeal and strategies used by referring to the rhetorical triangle in their notes. Students will then answer the following question in their journals. "How do the written texts in each poster create a sharp divide?"

 

British Literature: Students will continue reading "Macbeth" and answer the following questions (Prewrite question) Is Macbeth being judged by his subjects? If so how? (Post reading question) Why has Lady Macbeth gone mad? Cite evidence. 

 

Contemporary Comp: Students will continue to read "A Raisin in the Sun." In pairs students will work on the character analysis worksheet. 

Homework- ELD pages 257-258 are due.

Quick write: Barbie is getting a new look or new looks. There now will be a collection of female role models for International Women's Day. These include Frida Kahlo, Amelia Earhart, And Katherine Johnson. Why is it important to revamp Barbie? Can you name other new Barbies?

A.P. Language: In groups, students read and interpreted "The Veil" political cartoon.

 

Honors British Literature: Students will continue reading "Macbeth." Students will also answer the prompt: "Why does Macduff keep asking if his wife and children are dead? What does Malcolm mean in line 223? Interpret Macduff's response.

 

Honors Contemporary Comp: Students will continue reading "The Raisin in the Sun."

Homework- Please bring in a poem from the Harlem Renaissance. You may choose poets like Countee Cullen, Langston Hughes, Claude McKay and Gwendolyn Brooks, etc. Do not choose a work that we have already analyzed.

Quick Write: The McDonald sign in Lynwood is upside down. Why?

 

A.P. Language: Students will take one portion of the AP multiple choice exam in a time setting.

 

Honors British Literature: Students will answer the prompt "What three prophecies bolstered Macbeth's confidence?" Students will also complete Macbeth vocabulary chart.

 

Honors Contemporary Comp: Students will continue reading "Raisin in the Sun."

Trump Administration Sues California Over Immigration Laws- New York Times

This headline depicts the latest battle between the federal government and California. Who will win?

Will LOs Angeles have to give up its status as a sanctuary city?

 

AP Lang- Students will dissect a multiple choice exam to discern the type of questions asked and the difficulty of those questions.

 

Honors Brit Lit- Students will continue reading Macbeth. They will answer the following questions:

Think about how Macbeth has changed. Can he be a successful king? Are his suspects suspicious?

How has the relationship between Macbeth and Lady Macbeth changed?

 

Honors Cont Composition- Students will continue reading and analyzing "A Raisin in the Sun."

Quick Write- Sacramento County Superior Court Judge Allen Summer ruled that sex offenders should be eligible for the early release program to decrease California's increasing prison population. Does this make sense? If you were the judge, what criminals would you consider eligible for the program?

 

AP Language- Students will continue creating questions for the Stravinsky prompt. 

 

Honors Brit Lit- Students will continue reading Macbeth. 

 

Honors Cont Composition- Students will complete annotating and reading, "From the Dark Tower." They will review the requirements for Harlem Renaissance Essay. 

Quick Write- Kim Jung Un met with a South Korean delegation on Monday. This was a historic event. They were to discuss many issues, including denuclearizing North Korea. Will this lead to positive results? Will it lead to a U.S. meeting? What do you think?

 

Notes- Formal testing notes.

 

AP Lang- Students will work on developing questions for the Stravinsky prompt.

Honors Brit Lit- Students will continue reading Macbeth. 

Honors Cont Composition- Students will read annotate and discuss "From the Dark Tower," by Countee Cullen.

 

Homework Due- The hyperbole ad is due. Can't wait!

Homework Due- ELD pages 255-256 are due.

Homework due- Students will complete a summary of Act I of "A Raisin in the Sun."

What social injustice would you eliminate form the world and why?

 

Honors Cont. Comp- Students will continue to work on various aspects of "A Raisin in the Sun."

 

 

Public schools are closed in West Virginia as teachers reach the 3rd day of their strike. Teachers have walked out of their classrooms in protest of low wages and poor health benefits. Is this the right course of action? Will it work? How do you feel about this?

* According to some sources, West Virginia raked 48th in the nation for average teacher pay.

 

AP Lang- Student s will continue working on the Kennedy/Winthrop essay.

 

Honors Brit Lit- Students will read Macbeth and answer the following prompt:

* When Macbeth learns that he is the Thane of Cawdor, what does he now consider? What further ambitions does he have? How will he achieve his goals? (Use Evidence)

 

Honors Cont. Comp- Students will continue reading Act I of "A Raisin in the Sun."

Homework- The Character Analysis worksheet is due.

Prediction: What will your grade be at the 10 week mark? The 15 week mark? The 20 Week mark?

 

AP Language- Students will work in pairs, using an essay template, to write an essay comparing the "City Upon a Hill" speeches in terms of how the writers use allusion, diction and extended metaphors to establish the rhetorical appeal of pathos.

 

Honors Brit Lit- Students will give oral presentations on their personal readers.

 

Honors Cont. Composition- Students will continue reading "A Raisin In The Sun."

 

 

Homework- Individualized Graduation Plans are due.

Trump's solution to school shootings: arm teachers? What are your thoughts?

Sic days after the school shooting, Florida legislature vetoes ban on assault rifles and high capacity magazines. Why?

 

AP Language- Students will read about strategies to take the AP Language exam.

 

Honors Brit Literature- Students will begin reading about Shakespeare, The Globe Theater and the characteristics of a tragedy. after assigning roles, students will begin reading Macbeth.

 

Honors Cont. Composition- Students will begin reading A Raisin in the Sun. They will fill out the Character Analysis worksheet while reading.

 

Quick Write-

"If you are neutral in situations of injustice, you have chosen the side of the oppressor."

                                                                                                  -Desmond Tutu

What does this quote mean?

 

AP Language- Students will review AP Language sample essays that received a high score.

 

British Literature- After discussing Sonnet 29 as a class, students will work in pairs to interpret Petrarch's Sonnet 90 and Sonnet 292. Each pair will be assigned one of the poems. After interpreting what they think it means, they will identify what type of love is being described; where the shift takes place; and what lesson or theme is presented.

 

Honors Cont. Composition- Students will finish the Harlem Renaissance t-chart. They will also begin reading "A Raisin In The Sun" by Lorraine Hansberry.

 

 

 

Name an elementary teacher who inspired you. Tell why.

 

 

Homework- Read and complete pages 248-250 of your English Language Development book.

Quick Write: Sorry the trend continues. Nikolus Cruz, 19, killed 17 students at his former high school. Cruz arrived to Marjory Stonemen Douglas High School by Uber at 2;19. He was carrying a black duffle bag and backpack. What was missed? Why does the trend continue? This is an American problem. Why?

 

A.P Literature: Students will compare The City Upon A Hill speeches.

 

British Literature: Shakespeare Quiz

 

Contemporary Comp: Hyperbole Ad grouping and instructions.

 

Quick Write- Students will have a brief discussion about the Florida high school shooting. 

 

AP Lang- Ms. Steinert will give a presentation on the college application process. 

 

Honors Brit Lit- Students will explore Spenserian sonnets. 

 

Honors Cont Comp- Students will read, annotate and interpret the poem-"To Usward" by Gwendolyn B. Bennet. In pairs they will answer close reading question 6. Pages 409-410. 

 

Quick Write

A 38 year old Texas teacher dies of the flu. Heather Holland refused to pay the $116 co-pay for Tamiflu. Her husband bought the medicine but it was too late. Who is to blame? Should the employer provide better insurance? Should the pharmaceutical companies lower the price?

 

AP Lang- The students will examine the rhetorical appeals and strategies used in "The City Upon A Hill" speeches by John F. Kennedy and Jonathan Winthrop. 

 

Honors Brit Lit- students will read "The Nymph's Reply to the Shepherd" and answer the following question:

How would you describe the nymph's view of the value of her lover's words;the value of love's tokens; and planning for the future?

 

Honors Cont Comp: Ms Steinert's presentation on the college application process and the preparation needed to apply successfully. 

Quick Write- None.

 

AP Lang- Testing

Honors Contemporary Comp- Testing

Honors British Literature-Students will begin reading about the English Renaissance and write down 12 bullet points about this period in literary history.

 

Homework- Hyperbole Ad is due. Students will create an ad for a product that has extraordinary value for the average person. List at least three things that the product can due and at least three ingredients that allows the product to work as stated. Draw a picture of the product. Include a disclaimer, such as: may cause irritation to the skin if applied directly, or may cause blindness, or not responsible for the side effects. Lastly, include a price for the product.

Quick Write- None

 

AP Lang- Students will be take the SBAC Interim Assessment.

Honors Contemporary Comp. -  Students will take the SBAC Interim Assessment.

Honors Brit Lit- Students will complete the reading of "The Pardoner's Tale" and create a chart highlighting the three types of irony used in this work.

Quick Write- No Quick Write.

 

AP Lang: Students will read "Wrong Ism" by J. B. Priestly and answer Rhetorical Analysis questions 1, 2 and 5.

Honors Brit Lit: Students will continue reading and discussing "The Pardoner's Tale" by Chaucer.

Honors Cont. Comp: In groups, students will create study cards for the various types of satire.

Quick Write-  What grade do you think you deserve and why? Are you an active participant in your education? Do you take responsibility for your education? If so, how? If not, how can you improve?

 

AP Literature-  Students will review Malcolm X's "The Ballot or the Bullet."

 

British Literature-  Introduction to Canterbury's Tales. Students will read a portion of the prologue and paraphrase it.

 

Contemporary Comp-   Students will create a hyperbole ad.  

 

 

 

Homework Due- After viewing any Super bowl commercial, students will write a paragraph describing the content of the commercial and citing the biases and the slanters used.

Quick Write- 

A 12 year old girl at Castro Middle school brought a loaded gun to school. The gun was in her backpack and went off when it fell.  A 15-year-old boy was shot in the head and a 15-year-old girl was shot in the wrist. Should the 12-year-old be charged with a crime? If so why? If not why not? 

 

All classes will have a test today. 

 

Quick Write-

West Virginia is a state where more people overdose on opioids and die than in any other state. In fact, the college town of Williamson received 20.8 million hydrocodone and oxycodone pills. The population of that town is 3200. What can be done to overcome this problem? 

 

AP Lang- Students will read, annotate and discuss Martin Luther King's, "I Have a Dream" speech. 

Honors Brit Lit- Students will continue reading "The Iliad" and create a chart comparing Priam and Achilles in terms of courage, compassion and, humility and strength.

Honors Contemporary Composition- Students will work in groups to understand the meaning of logical fallacies. 

Quick Write: The Center for Disease Control Director resigns after six months. The director, Dr. Brenda Fitzgerald, bought tobacco stock after taking the position and admits to owning stock in various tobacco companies. Why did she resign?

 

A.P. Literature: Students will read, annotate, and discuss the Martin Luther King "I Have a Dream" Speech.

 

British Literature: Students will read the "Iliad" lines 143-267 of book 18. they will answer the following prompt. What personality characteristics does Achilles show in his speech to the dying Hector? Is this a character flaw?

 

Contemporary Comp: Students will copy notes on the SMELL strategies used of rhetoric used in speeches.

Quick Write-

Tomorrow, FEMA will end aid to Puerto Rico. The agency has been sending food and water since the hurricane. However, one third of the residents are still without electricity and others are without running water. In light of these findings should FEMA continue their support? Also, how could the agency help Puerto Rico's struggling economy? What could be done?

 

AP Lang- Students will take notes on the SMELL strategy and on tips to use in analyzing speeches.

 

Honors Brit Lit- Students will take notes on the SMELL strategy and on tips to use in analyzing speeches.

 

Honors Contemporary Comp- Students will complete the chart on page 219 of Springboard, providing evidence of the biases found in the articles, Facebook Photos Sting Minnesota High School Students, Abolish High School Football and Facing Consequences at Eden Prairie High.

What is a "super blue blood moon?" Look up the definition using your cellular device.

 

AP Lang- In pairs students will review the photos on pages 228 and 229. They will write a paragraph answering the following prompt: After examining the elements of this photo, write a paragraph the immigration policies of the time as well as the labeling of "legal" or "illegal immigrants. "

 

British Literature- Students will review the writing style of the poet who created "Beowulf." They will next identify the writing style of Homer and examine the style in an excerpt from "The Iliad."

 

Honors Contemporary Comp- Students will complete the charts regarding rhetoric on pages 228 and 229 with an elbow partner. As a class, they will begin reading and discussing "Facing Consequences at Eden Prairie High," on page 231.

President Trump will concede to allowing DACA immigrants attain legal status, if the Democrats concede to building the wall and enforcing stricter immigration laws. What do you think? Is this compromise worth it?

 

 

 

AP Lang- Students will begin creating a portfolio of their work.

Honors British Lit- Students will continue reading Beowulf- "Beowulf's Last Battle" to "Mourning Beowulf."

Honors Contemporary Comp- Students will complete the chart on page 228 for the article "Abolish High School Football."

Homework Due- Students will print a newspaper article. After reading the article, they will write a paragraph on the types of biases and slanters used. They will attach the article to their paper.

Quiz Write:

Write three rhetorical appeals and their definitions. Give three examples.

 

A.P. Literature: Students will write a timed essay comparing "Once More to the Lake" and "Stone Soup."

 

British Lit: Students will finish reading "The Battle Between Grendel's Mother." They will answer the following prompt: Compare and Contrast

Compare the two monsters. Which one is more evil? More unreasonable? Support your answers with evidence.

 

Contemporary Comp: Students will read the article "Abolish High School Football," and highlight slanters used in the article.

Quick Write-

Dr. Larry Nassar, a doctor on the USA Gymnastics medical staff, will be sentenced today for his crimes against dozens of young women. However, some of these crimes could have been prevented because the young gymnasts tried to tell the adults in power. What should happen to these adults? Should they be forced to resign? Should they be prosecuted as accomplices? Why or why not?

 

All classes will continue with yesterday's work. 

Quick Write:

Two parents in Perris, CA were accused of torturing their children for years. The abuse was only brought to light because the 17 year old escaped and showed pictures to the authorities. How could this have happened? Should the neighbors or relative have been more aware. What are your thoughts?

 

AP Literature: Students will take notes on analyzing text. Students will answer questions regarding "An American Childhood" using the fishbowl discussion method.

 

British Lit: Students will take notes on analyzing text and students will begin reading Grendel's Mother and the Battle of Grendel's Mother. 

 

Contemporary Comp: Students will take notes on analyzing text and finish yesterdays assignment.

Quick Write- Are you an observant person? Do you walk and text? Walk and listen to music with both ear buds? How aware are you of your surroundings?

 

AP Lang-Students will complete Synthesis questions on page 208.

 

Honors Brit Lit- Students will read "The Battle With Grendel," on pages 50-54. In their journals students will complete the following prompt: In a paragraph, describe the battle between Beowulf and Grendel. How is this an epic battle? How does the poet's use of alliteration and kenning add to the drama of this poem?

 

Honors Contemporary Comp- Students will read and annotate the article "Facebook Photos Sting Minnesota High School Students" on pages 222-224 of Springboard 11. Under notes students will identify the various types of bias used and give evidence of each.

Homework- Students will read "Why I Hate Cellphones" and complete the exercises associated with it on pages 123-128 of the Springboard ELD book.

Quiz Write: Clarity

Stella told Kathryn that she ought to help build the set.

After copying this sentence, explain why it is unclear. Then rewrite it correctly.(This will require revision).

 

A.P Literature: Students will have a 4 corner discussion on helicopter parenting using synthesis sources on pages 222-225.

 

British Lit: Students will read the second section of Beowulf and answer the second prompt. What values are reflected in Hrothgar's speech? (lines 190-232) How does his tone change when he speaks of Grendel?(lines 207-222)

 

Contemporary Comp: Students will recap the definition of the various biases prevalent in journalism. In groups, students will interpret political cartoons.

Homework- Students will bring in a political cartoon.

Quiz Write: Clarity

Although the car hit the building it was not damaged.

After writing this sentence, tell why it was unclear. Then correct it.

 

A.P Literature: Students will compare "What's More to the Lake" and "With Stone Soup," in terms of tone, subject matter, and values.

 

British Lit: Students will discuss and read the introduction to "Beowulf" and begin to read the first section. They will answer the following questions; Unlike the monsters in Beowulf, evil in our world is not so easily identified. What is the evil in our world today? Where does it live? What or who gives birth to it? 

 

Contemporary Comp: Students will work in groups to explain the definition of bias and develop questions that will help them to define it. Springboard pg.217.

Quick Write- Hawaii False Alarm

BALLISTIC MISSILE THREAT INBOUND TO HAWAII. SEEK IMMEDIATE SHELTER. THIS IS NOT A DRILL.

This was the false alarm sent to Hawaiian residents on Saturday morning. Apparently, someone "pushed the wrong button. " Should one person have that authority? How would you have felt if you were there? What can be done to prevent future alarm?

 

AP students will read and discuss "Once More to the Lake by E. B. White. 

 

Brit Lit students will give their presentations. 

 

Contemporary Comp students will review slanted and take a quiz on their usage. 

Quiz Write: Modifiers

Modifiers are words and phrases that describe other words in a sentence.

Misplaced modifier: Judy Ortiz Cofer wonders why Latin women are stereotyped as either "hot tamales" or low level workers in her essay "The Myth of the Latin Woman: I Just Met a Girl Named Maria."

AP Lang: Students will take notes on SOAPSTONE. As a class they will analyze and compare wedding photos on pages 144 and 145.

 

British Lit: Students will put finishing touches on project.

 

Contemporary Comp: Students will take notes on pages 224 and 225 on slanters.

Homework: Students will complete the Weekly News Chart. Monday News= International News; Tuesday= Entertainment News; Wednesday= Government News; Thursday= Sports News

Quiz Write:

Parallelism- Write this sentence in your notebook. Then make corrections.

Amy Tans says, "I spend a great deal of my time thinking about the power of language-(the way it can evoke an emotion, visual images, or complex ideas can be suggested, or communicate a simple truth.")

 

AP Lang: Students will conduct a Socratic Seminar on "The Graduates."

 

British Lit: Students will create an introduction to their period of literature using the bullet points you collected. Email it to me by the end of the period.

 

Contemporary Comp: Students will complete the last piece of the jigsaw strategy for "The Role of the Media in the Democracy."

 

Quiz Write: Parallelism-correct the sentence.

 

As Deborah Tannen points out, men speak more than women in public, but at home less talking is done by them.

 

AP Lang: Students will work in groups will answer and identify specific aspects of a paragraph in the "Lonely, Good Company of Books."

 

British Lit: Students will continue with the British timeline project.

 

Contemporary Comp: In groups students will read the "Role of Media."

Quick Write: U.S. district judge William Alsup has temporarily blocked Trump administration plans to deport DACA immigrants. While the legal challenge continues, "dreamers" will be able to renew applications. What are your thoughts? Will dreamers prevail?

 

AP Lang: Students will continue to discuss the "Lonely, Company of Books." They will answer rhetorical analysis questions.

 

British Lit: Students will investigate the historical context, the cultural influence, and the literature of the Anglo-Saxon and Medieval Periods.

 

Contemporary Comp: Students will rewrite the first amendment in their own words. Students will take a survey on their use of sources for news. Students will begin reading "The Role of Media in a Democracy."

Quiz Write: What is a rhetorical question? How and why is it used in an essay?

 

 AP Lang: Students will read and discuss "The Lonely, Good Company of Books" by Richard Rodriguez

 

British Lit: In groups of 3 or 4 students will answer the following: What makes a true hero? Who really shapes society? Does fate control our lives? Can people live up to high ideals?

 

Contemporary Comp: Students will take notes writing on research papers. In pairs students will read and rewrite the 1st amendment.  

Quiz Write: In this contemporary world; a number of issues face society. Name one. Create a bubble map image of all aspects of this issue.

 

AP Lang: Students will write research notes. Students will create a introductory paragraph based on their notes.

 

Brit Lit: Students will write research notes. Students will form groups for the British Literature project.

 

Contemporary Comp: Students will read the introduction to unit 3. Students will annotate the introduction and the visual.

All students will prepare for the final.

Periods 2 and 6 Finals.

All students will prepare for the final.

Remember the final is The American Dream Essay. Attached is the rubric for this essay. Your ELD Springboard has many of the writings in it. Please continue working on your body paragraphs.

 

Counterarguments state the opposing sides view. You should begin this paragraph with a transitional word or phrase: however, on the other hand, in contrast, nevertheless, on the contrary, etc. After stating the opposing view, offer evidence for that view. Then refute that evidence:

 

On the other hand, there are those citizens who believe that the American Dream is still possible. They contend...(state evidence). However, that is not the case because...(state evidence).

All students will prepare for the final.

All students will prepare for the final.

Homework:

Students will write a short essay on "The Things They Carried" by Tim O Brien. They will explain the title of the book using evidence from the first and last chapters.

Are you reliable in an emergency? What would you do if your teacher collapsed? What would you do if the driver of your vehicle passed out? What would you do if your younger sibling was choking?

 

AP Language- Students will continue writing a response to the 2nd Inaugural Address prompt.

Honors Adv. Comp.- In pairs, students will develop questions for the "Ground Zero" essay and teach the class a portion of it.

Honors Am. Lit.- Students will begin their introductions for the "American Dream" essay.

President Trump met with Native American Code Talkers who served during WWII.  During the meeting, Trump referred to Senator Elizabeth Warren as "Pocahontas." Was this racist? Why or why not? he also greeted the men in front of a portrait of President Andrew Jackson?* Was this deliberate? Disrespectful? Why or why not?

*Incidentally, President Jackson was responsible for "The Trail of Tears."

 

AP Language students will write a thesis statement and introduction for the 2nd Inaugural Address prompt.

Honors Advanced Comp students will read the introduction to Descriptive Narratives on pages 151-155 of Patterns for College Writing.

Honors American Lit students will interpret the writing prompt for the American Dream Essay. They will also create a thesis statement for that essay.

Quick Write-

North Korea launched another missile yesterday. This missile stayed in the air for almost and hour and then landed in the waters off of the coast of Japan. North Korea now has the capability of reaching the United States. What should the American government do? What should enemies of North Korea do?

 

Notes- Conclusion Highlights.

 

AP Language students will read, annotate and discuss the 2nd Inaugural Address of Abraham Lincoln. They will identify the rhetorical strategies and rhetorical appeals that Lincoln used to motivate his listeners to begin to unify the nation.

 

Honors Advance Comp students will peer edit one another's narratives.

 

Honors American Lit students will create an alternate conclusion to President Johnson's speech in support of the Vietnam War.

 

 

 

 

Quick Write:

Los Angeles has a homeless population of at least 58,000. This causes a great concern amidst the outbreak of Hepatitis A, first in San Diego county and now here. Why? The disease is highly contagious. What steps should be taken to prevent the disease from reaching epidemic proportions?

AP Lang: Students will finish questions from the Gettysburg Address.

Honors American Lit: Students will cite reasons that President Johnson supported the Vietnam War.

Honors Advance Comp: Students will finish "Think, Pair, Share" notes on the poem, "Aristotle."

 

Homework assignment:

 

Read Lyndon B. Johnson's speech. Write 3 reasons why we supported the Vietnam war using evidence.

Quick Write-

A child who suffered from epidermolysis bullosa was on the verge of death after 60% of his skin cells had "sloughed off." Scientist used the boy's cells to grow entire sheets of engineered epidermis. After 8 months the boy returned home. Two years later he is still healthy and able to play soccer. What are the implications of this new development? Who could it help?

 

Classwork:

AP class read Abraham Lincoln's Gettysburg Address and answer pertinent questions on page 89.

Honors Advanced Comp: Read "Aristotle" and answer questions on page 483.

Honors AM Lit: Students will finish the Martin Luther King writing prompt.

Quick Write:

 

Black Friday

 

Are you a participant? Are the goods sold on this day inferior? Should Black Friday start on Thursday evening? Why is it called Black Friday? If people are trampled during Black Friday should the stores be sued?

In May of 2013, 8 year old Gabriel Fernandez was tortured to death by his mother's boyfriend, Isuaro Aguirre. Yesterday, he was found guilty of murder with special circumstances. Should he receive the death penalty? Little Gabriel was tortured for a period of 8 months. The abuse was reported to CPS, but his social workers failed to remove him from the home. Should they be prosecuted as well? If so, with what?

 

Classwork- Students will continue with the previous day's work.

AP students will complete one section of their AP multiple choice test and take notes on body paragraphs.

Honors Advance Composition students will continue writing their narrative.

Honors American Literature students will identify two more reasons why Dr. Martin Luther King was opposed to the Vietnam War.

 

Homework- Complete pages 41-46 of the Springboard English Language Development textbook. Tear pages out and turn in on Thursday.

 The UCLA basketball players accused of shoplifting have returned to the United States. All charges were dropped after President Trump interviewed. What will happen now? Will they apologize? What consequences should they receive? Does this mean that the U.S. owes China a favor? Quid Pro Quo.

 

Classwork: All classes will continue with their work from the previous day.

Quick Write- A Palos Verdes 18 year old high school student has been charged with murder. Although the incident occurred outside of the school, parents are outraged that he is allowed to continue attending high school until his court date. What are your thoughts? is the school district allowed to deny the students access to the public school?

 

AP language classwork- Students will write an introductory paragraph for one of the thesis statements written yesterday.

 

Honors Advanced Composition- Students will read ""Goodbye To My Twinkie Days" on page 171 of Patterns For College Writing. Students will also copy notes on thesis statements and introductory paragraphs.

 

Honors American Literature- After students complete the reading of "The Man I Killed," they will read Martin Luther King's speech: "Why I Am Opposed to the Vietnam War."

 

Quick Write- A 7.3 magnitude earthquake hit the northern border between Iraq and Iran. More than 7000 people have been injured and almost 400 have been killed. Will this tragedy unite these two countries?

 

AP Classwork- Students will write a thesis statement for three of the prompts given.

 

Honors Advanced Comp- Student swill read "Tortilla"s on page 506 of Patterns for College Writing. After reading "Tortillas" by Jose Antonio Burciaga, students will write a well constructed paragraph to discuss their family's or culture's favorite food. They will include descriptive details and humor.

 

Honors American Lit- Students will read and answer questions to "The Man He Killed" an excerpt from The Things They Carried by Tim O"Brien.

Quick Write- Ok Scientists. Hundreds of sea turtles have been found dead on the shores of El Salvador. They are in various stages of decomposition. Why?  Create a hypothesis.

 

AP Classwork- Students will complete a timed writing in answer to the question- What makes someone a hero? They will write an introduction, thesis statement and body paragraph in 30 minutes.

 

Honors Advanced Composition- Students will write a response to the essay "The Dog Ate My Flash Drive..." They will follow the author's style of writing in structure tone and style.

 

Honors American Lit- Students will continue writing poems entitled "Money II."

Three UCLA basketball players were arrested in China for allegedly shoplifting. If found guilty, they could face 3-10 years in prison. Were these young men framed or did they feel they could take advantage of being in a foreign country? What are your thoughts? What will happen?

 

AP Classwork- Students will create body paragraphs according to Language and Composition guidelines.

Honors Advance Composition Classwork- Students will read and discuss "College Pressures" on page 448 of Patterns For College Writing. In a well constructed paragraph using evidence, they will answer the following question: Is Zinsser's intent in this essay simply to expose a difficult situation or does he want to effect change?

Honors American Literature Classwork- Students will read Who Burns For the Perfection of Paper. They will complete the chart on page 85. They will create a poem entitled Money II.

Julie Briskman, a member of the Akima LLC marketing team, was fired after flipping off President Trump's motorcade. A photo of her action quickly went viral and she posted this photo on her social media page. The company said this was a violation of their "code of conduct policy." Was this termination valid? Did she make a mistake? Explain.

 

AP Classwork- Students will continue revising their essays using the pointers found in the Language and Composition textbook.

 

Honors Advanced Composition- Students will continue writing the response to "The Dog Ate My Flashdrive..." they will make sure to embed the text.

 

Honors American Literature- Students will read, annotate and discuss the poem- "Money."

 

 

Quick Write: A church shooting in Suther land Texas leaves 26 dead and 20 others injured. The gun men had received a bad conduct discharge from the Air Force in 2012. The president tweeted that this is a mental issue not a guns issue. Two former presidents have used this incident as a platform for gun control is it too soon for these comments? What are your thoughts?

 

Class Work: Notes / Incorporating text or Embedding text. Students will embed the text while answering questions regarding Obama's 2004 speech. (Springboard 11 page 92)

Homework: Read "Immigrants in the Land of Opportunity" in pages 19 & 20. Complete the exercises in pages 21 & 22. Bring in the completed pages.

Quick Write: In China, a 83 year old women killed her 46 year old disabled son fearing that no one would care for him after she died. Are there enough disabled care support funds in China? Does this open up the conversation for euthanasia? What are your thoughts? 

 

Class Work: Students will continue speech. 

Quick Write: LAPD will employ the use of drones during the next calendar year. They will use drones in crisis situations. Could this pose a potential issue with privacy? Are you concerned about this new technique ? What are your thoughts?

Class Work: Students will read "Robert Acuna Talks about Farm Workers" on page 85 of Spring Board 11. Students will complete the following prompt: Write a short speech for Congress Explain the difference between an immigrant's opportunity and a citizen's opportunity in this country. Who has the better opportunity to achieve the American Dream? Use evidence from this text and others.

Classwork- Students will complete SBAC testing.

Classwork- Students will begin SBAC testing.

Homework- Students will read Chapter 7 of The Things They Carried. They will choose three quotes that highlight the title of the chapter and analyze those quotes.

Quick Write

Have all these natural disasters desensitized us? Are we numb to the misfortune of others? Why or why not?

 

AP- Students will address the academic discussions that we have had all week.

Honors American Literature- Students will answer the questions on concessions and refutations on page 69 of Springboard 11.

Advanced Composition- Period 3 will begin their academic discussion on current social and political issues. Period 6 will analyze "Eve's Apology in Defense of Women" by Lanier.

Included in the 34 people who died in Hurricane Maria, two committed suicide. In the death toll   of Hurricane Katrina, two police officers committed suicide due to the chaos and fear of the unknown. What can you do when you feel you have reached the breaking point? How do you deal with intense pressure?

 

Classwork- All students will prepare for the student led conference by reviewing classwork.

 

AP students will self and peer edit their Learning to Read and Write essays.

Honors Advanced Composition students will read the poem  "Eve's Apology in Defense of Women" on page 477 of Literature.

Honors American Literature students will read chunks 3 and 4 of the Declaration of Independence.

Homework- Students will bring in work from their other classes. They will receive 1 homework point per page up to 15 pages.

Quick Write-

Although Trump has declared a federal emergency for the Napa Valley region (wine country wildfires), he has yet to give any comment on Twitter, nor visit the area. His Twitter comments are still focused on the NFL. Does this show lack of interest or lack of compassion? What are your thoughts?

 

Classwork- In groups of four or less, students will read, annotate and discuss Chunk 2 of The Declaration of Independence and complete the chart regarding the hook, claim, concessions and refutations of this document. (Springboard pages 65-69.)

At least 88 people remain missing in Sonoma County, an area that experienced one of the most horrific fires in the nation. No one expected the fire to spread so rapidly through the Napa Valley, causing the destruction of 5700 structures and the evacuation of 40,000 people. No emergency blast cellphone alerts were sent in Sonoma County. Why not? What other methods of alerting the community could be used?

 

Classwork- Students will read Chunk 1 of the Declaration of Independence and annotate and discuss its contents.

Quick Write-

Why was the decision to fire Harvey Weinstein a "preemptive strike?" What does this company have to gain or lose? Explain.

 

Classwork- Students will take notes on the literary terms of antithesis, anaphora, antimetabole, and chiasmus. They will also research a literary example of each term.

Homework-

Students will conduct a survey of 10 people (4 teachers, 2 parents and 4 peers).

You may print a survey form from the link below. Here are the instructions:

 

American Dream Survey

 

On a scale of 1-5 answer the following questions. Please comment on question 5.

Questions:

 

 

Quick Write-

Harvey Weinstein settled at least four sexual harassment cases. The women received between $100,000 and $150,000. A condition of this settlement was "nondisclosure." What does that mean? Is it legal? Also, Mr. Weinstein's contract stated that he cannot be fired for any sexual harassment cases. Is that legal? What are your thoughts?

 

Classwork- After watching the video, students will answer the following questions in paragraph form:

How did the students at Schroeder High School demonstrate that they took responsibility for their education? What strengths did they display? What were their speaking and listening skills? How would you rate yourself in comparison with these students?

Homework- Students will read and write a summary of Chapter 6 of The Things They Carried, "Friends."

Quick Write-
Today is Columbus Day. A few states no longer celebrate this holiday and have replaced it with Indegenous People's Day or Native American Day. What is the controversy? What are your thoughts?

 

Classwork- Students will take notes on the Rhetorical Triangle. Students will complete an assignment for the student led conference. 

Quick Write- Carolina Panther Cam Newton stated to reporterJourdan Rodrigue that it was funny to hear a female reporter use technical terms like "routes." After this statement, he answered her question. Was this sexist? What are your thoughts? In fact, what are your thoughts about female sports journalists in general?
( FYI- Cam Newton lost his endorsement from Dannon Yogurt because of his comment.)

 

Classwork- Students will complete chart and questions regarding the four freedoms of Franklin Roosevelt and the Bill of Rights. 

Quick Write- The news media is obsessed with serial/mass killers, like the one in Las Vegas. Are there any benefits to this over-coverage" Are there any drawbacks?

 

Classwork- After reading "The Four Freedoms'" students will answer depth of knowledge questions regarding this speech.

Quick Write-
The Las Vegas Massacre has claimed the lives of 59 individuals and caused the injury of some 500 others. Does this speak to the need for stricter gun regulations? Explain.

 

Classwork- Students will examine images of the planting the flag at Iwo Jima. They will write a short paragraph on the emotions evoked from viewing this statue. Then students will write a brief paragraph on what freedom means to them. 

Quick Write- October is Breast Cancer Awareness month. Google and list five facts about breast cancer.

 

Notes- Close Reading Notes

Classwork:

Homework- Read Chapter 5 of "The Things They Carried" and write a summary using evidence. 

Quick Write-
One way to combat depression is to create an "emotional toolkit." It might consist of a favorite song, inspirational quote, bible verse, photo of a friend or memento from a loved one. What would you put in your emotional toolkit? Explain.

 

Class Assignment- In groups of 4, read paragraphs 1-8 of "Growing Up Asian in America" on pages 33-34 of Springboard 11. Annotate for DIDLS. On a separate piece of paper write an example of each aspect of DIDLS. (One sheet per group.) 

Quick Write- September is Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month. Google 5 statistics about teen suicide. 

 

All classes will will take notes on rhetorical devices/strategies, including but not limited to: alliteration, allusion, analogy, diction, hyperbole, imagery, irony, juxtaposition, language, metaphor and simile, parallel structure, personification, repetition, satire, symbolism, syntax, and tone. 

 

Homework- Read Chapter 4- On The Rainy River. Using evidence, write a paragraph explaining what the following quote means:

" I tried to will myself overboard. I gripped the edge of the boat and leaned forward and thought, Now. I did try. It just wasn't possible."

 

 

 Quick Write

Tommy Lasorda says,"If players play for the name on the front of their shirts instead of the name on the back of their shirts, they will win." What does this mean? How does this relate to your performance in regard to your family and school? 

 

Textbook:Springboard 11, "Let America Be America Again," by Langston Hughes. 

 

Class Assignment: Students will use the TP-CASTT strategy to interpret lines 31-61 of the poem.

Quick Write-

"Do not let success go to your head, but do not let failure go to your heart." -Coach Rivera

What does this mean? How can you apply it?

 

Textbook- Springboard 11. "Let America be America Again" by Langston Hughes. 

 

Class Assignment- As a class, students will read, annotate and discuss the first three stanzas of the poem. Then in groups of 3 or 4. students will jigsaw the rest of the poem and share their findings. Students will summarize the assigned verses and share how Hughes uses imagery to convey his thoughts.

Quick Write-

A popular Kelly Clarkson song touts the lyrics, "What doesn't kill you makes you stronger!." What does this saying mean? Do you believe this?

 

Class Assignments- Students will view images of steerage, relating "America and I." They will also view images of the Vietnam War, relating to The Things They Carried. Finally, students will take notes on the TP-CASTT strategy of interpreting poetry.

Homework: Read chapters 2-3 of The Things They Carried by Tim O Brian and write a summary for each.

Quick Write:

What was your worst picture day? Relate the experience.

 

Class Assignment- Students will finish reading "America and I."

Quick Write-

Isolation at lunch is an issue across America. Four years ago, students started a movement at their high school to ensure that no one sits alone during lunch (unless preferred). Would such a movement work at Sylmar? Why or why not?

 

Classwork-

Students will continue reading, annotating and discussing the short story: "America and I" by Anzia Yezierska.

Quick Write:

What is a clique? Is your clique inclusive or exclusive? Explain.

 

Classwork: In groups of 4 or less, students will continue reading, annotating and discussing "America and I" by Anzia Yezierska.  

Quick Write: Why do students label one another? What does it mean to be a nerd, a geek, a jock, stoner emo, hipster, skater, etc.?

Homework-

The final draft of the Patriotism Essay is due. It must be typed using MLA format.

Homework- The rough draft of the Cesar Chavez Essay is due. It must be typed using MLA format.

Quick Write-

The D.A.C.A. program has officially been terminated. The President states that Congress will have six months to create a solution allowing these "DREAMers" legal status? Do you think this will happen? What solution could be given?

Upon the pending arrival of Hurricane Harvey, residents were warned of its impending destruction. Even though they were told to evacuate, many did not. Why? What would you have done?

 

Class Assignment- Students will continue to work on their essays:

 Homework- The rough draft of the Patriotism Essay is Due.

 Homework- Students will write two more character sketches (descriptive paragraphs) based on the characters introduced in the first chapter of The Things They Carried by Tim O'Brien.

 Quick Write- Taking Responsibility

In the light of the tremendous devastation caused by Hurricane Harvey, would it be responsible to rebuild the coastal cities in its path?

 

Class Assignment:

Students will continue working on the rough draft on the Patriot Essay.

How can you be a responsible resident of your community?

 

Class Assignment-
Students will write the first body paragraph of the rough draft of their Patriot Essay.

Quick Write- Taking Responsibility

 Quick Write-Taking Responsibility

What does it mean to be responsible?

How can you take responsibility for what you learn in each class?

 

Class Assignment- Students will use their t-charts and the article, "Veteran's Day Never Forget Their Duty," by Senator John McCain to write the introduction to the Patriotism Essay.

 Homework-

Create a character sketch ( a descriptive paragraph) of three of the characters that are introduced in the first chapter of the novel The Things They Carried by Tim O'Brien. You may choose Lt. Jimmy Cross, Kiowa, Ted Riley, or any others mentioned.

 

 

 Quick Write- Switching Gears- The Environment

Is it possible that in 30 years society could be powered solely by wind, sun, and water?

If so, explain how. If not, explain why?

 

Class Assignment- Students will finish creating a t-chart for Veteran's Day: Never Forget Their Duty by Senator john McCain. In response to the prompt- What is the true definition of patriotism, students will state their claim on the bottom of the t-chart.

 Quick Write- Switching Gears, The Environment

 Quick Write-

 Quick Write

After a series or incidents involving racial harassment, African American Oberlin college students have asked to be segregated during lunch and free times. the college has designated a new student lounge for people of color only. Is this progress? is this a solution to the problem of prejudice? What other solution could be implemented?

 

Classwork-

Students will read "Veterans Day- Never Forget Their Duty" by Senator John McCain III.