NO SCHOOL

Student Survey - fill out

What have your heard about this class??? Rumors...

Paragraph Unity (p. 1359) - unity and coherence

Johnny Cash Gratitude Writing Analysis and Essay

(click here for Cash's book excerpt and writing prompt )

HW -

See above writing prompt for details - Gratitude Essay due Friday

Just Right Books

Book Wall

Advice about Senior Project from Seniors

HW -

See above writing prompt for details - Gratitude Essay due Friday

Book Dating in Library - for Independent Reading Credit. ---- for five dated books write ---

1) author, title

2) why you chose the book to date

3) something you learned about the book from the cover, opening pages or five finger test

4) why there will or won't be a second date with the book

Autobiography Book Covers - see HW

Book Dating in the Media Center - 2nd  Half

HW - Autobiography Book Cover - Due Tuesday (12th Grade sample 1, sample 2) (9th grade sample 1, sample 2)

You will be graded on creative use of: title, font, color, cover picture, back summary. Include other cover elements as well! Neatness counts!

Book Dating in class - for Independent Reading Credit. ---- for five dated books write ---

1) author, title

2) why you chose the book to date

3) something you learned about the book from the cover, opening pages or five finger test

4) why there will or won't be a second date with the book

First Book Dates Tomorrow...

Class syllabus - read together - return tomorrow with student and parent signatures

Plagiarism Contract

HW - Autobiography Book Cover - Due Tuesday (12th Grade sample 1, sample 2) (9th grade sample 1, sample 2)

You will be graded on creative use of: title, font, color, cover picture, back summary. Include other cover elements as well! Neatness counts!

Return Class syllabus

Plagiarism Contract

Autobiography Book Cover - Due

1st day of Silent Sustained Reading at the beginning of class.

'My Turn' Essay Writing Vocab List

'My Turn' writing introduction (click here for Kaplan contest website and instructions)

(click here for Ryan Stone's essay example)

Brainstorm ideas for essay - list 10 formative incidents/experiential lessons.

(click here for 'My Turn' rubric)

(click here for some 'My Turn' samples from Newsweek)

(More sample student essays)

HW -

'My Turn' Essay complete draft (at least two double-spaced pages) due for peer review Tuesday, Feb 14. Final paper due on Thurs., Feb 16. My Turn' rubric

(click here for Kaplan contest website and instructions)

My Turn' Essay Writing Vocab Test Friday

2nd Half in Media Center

1) Find three essays that interest you.

(click here for some 'My Turn' samples from Newsweek)

(Teen Ink Website with samples)

(click here for Two more essays)

2) Read and analyze three essays via the categories of an quality 'My Turn' essay:

a) introduction/ hook - what technique do they use and what do they specifically write about? Anecdote? Surprising statement? Questions? Description? Discuss the topic in general?

b) lessons - what is the universal lesson that any reader can relate to?

c) specific incidents - what specific event do they detail rather than generalizing

d) - descriptive details - what is one memorable one?

3) Each student (even if working with a partner) should write a sentence evaluating essay by each category.

HW -

'My Turn' Essay complete draft (at least two double-spaced pages) due for peer review Tuesday, Feb 14. Final paper due on Thurs., Feb 16. My Turn' rubric

(click here for Kaplan contest website and instructions)

My Turn' Essay Writing Vocab Test Friday

'My Turn' vocabulary activity. Beneath your vocab list, number one through ten. After that, identify the word that would go in the blank. Then, create your own sentence with that word and write it beside the number on your paper.

If you're not in class, do this activity...

Writing with detail activity.

Writing with Detail

or

try what we'll do in class...

Define Literal and Figurative Description.

Create a 'T' chart and describe three of the following pictures (some of characters, some of setting) using both types of description.

Finally, create paragraphs bouncing back and forth between literal and figurative detail.

(character pic 1, character pic 2, setting pix)

Advice from a College Admissions Dean

HW -

'My Turn' Essay complete draft (at least two double-spaced pages) due for peer review Tuesday, Feb 14. Final paper due on Thurs., Feb 16. My Turn' rubric

(click here for Kaplan contest website and instructions)

My Turn' Essay Writing Vocab Test Friday

'My Turn' Essay Writing Vocab Test

20 Minute Writing - similar to SAT and many college writing placement tests

past 20 minute writing samples

'Will and Grace' and theme - watch episode and analyze the lesson or theme for each character. Make sure the theme is in a broad context so that anyone can relate to it.

HW -

'My Turn' Essay complete draft (at least two double-spaced pages) due for peer review Tuesday, Feb 14. Final paper due on Thurs., Feb 16. My Turn' rubric

(click here for Kaplan contest website and instructions)

Writing with good dialogue activity - watch and analyze 'Will and Grace' clip.

Punctuating dialogue rules - copy down rules

Punctuating dialogue exercise - insert appropriate punctuation - add to your activities

HW -

'My Turn' Essay complete draft (at least two double-spaced pages) due for peer review Tuesday, Feb 14. Final paper due on Thurs., Feb 16. My Turn' rubric

(click here for Kaplan contest website and instructions)

Peer Review of 'My Turn' Essay

College Essay tips

When to make a new paragraph article... - copy down the short bulleted list of when you should create a new paragraph in your notes.

Six Happiness Tips - read

HW -

'My Turn' Essay  due on Thurs., Feb 16. My Turn' rubric

(click here for Kaplan contest website and instructions)

LATE START

Media Center Time

Brainstorming for personality/career tests.

A career that will make you happy will give both daily PLEASURE and personal MEANING.

a) List ten specific activities that gave you PLEASURE - what were specifically doing where you were smiling from ear to ear

b) List ten different specific activities that held significant MEANING for you - even if they weren't particulary pleasureable. These are causes that you feel passionate about - that you feel have a real purpose - that get you energized when you hear about, discuss, or act on.

(Mr. Fox's sample lists)

My Resume - assignment instrctions

* Click here for Mr. Baum's Template #1 and Mr. Baum's Template #2

*click here for the texbook information and samples

*Student Resume Templates and Samples

*Tips on writing a resume from the Collegeboard.

* Also, try Resume Wizard or one of the Resume Templates on Microsoft Word.

- Click on ‘File’

- Then click ‘New’

- Look for ‘Templates’ on the right menu; under that click ‘On my Computer’

- Click on ‘Other Documents’

- Then, choose between one of the existing Resume Templates or use the ‘Resume Wizard’ to create your own

due next Friday, Feb 24

HW -

'My Turn' Essay  due on Thurs., Feb 16. My Turn' rubric

(click here for Kaplan contest website and instructions)

Article - 'The Worst Mistake you can make on your Resume'

Examine your lists from Thursday; look for patterns.

a) FIND PATTERNS IN YOUR ANSWERS FROM MONDAY - Were you outside/inside? With people/alone? With supervision/only peers? With small/large groups? Working creatively or having a specific task?

Clearly, there won't be the same patterns in every example, but look for smaller repetitions.

What observations can you make about these patterns?

b) What might be careers that intersect you passions and your enjoyment?

Think creatively. If you enjoy being outdoors and feel passionate about medicine, you might conclude there's no connection. But how about a large animal vet or Doctors without Borders?

(Mr. Fox's sample lists)

HW -

Final 'My Turn' essay due on Friday, Sept. 17.

(click here for 'My Turn' rubric)

HW -

Resume- due Friday, Feb. 24

PRESIDENTS' DAY WEEKEND

PRESIDENTS' DAY WEEKEND

1st Half Media Center

Article on Myers-Briggs test

a) Myers-Briggs Tests - are you an INFJ? ENPJ?

1) Jungian Myers-Briggs test - read the article descriptions when you're done.

2) For a second version, click here.

3) How about a third?.

4) A fourth from the UK (you need to scroll ahead a page after the test for the results)

5) Very basic grid explaining personality types (scroll down the page a bit or read the whole article)

Note the four letter code that describes you. Some of them break down the percentage of strength in each category.

b) Naviance Tests

1) Go to the school's Naviance website.

2) If you have an account, log in. If you don't, use your school ID# to create one.

3) Under 'About Me', click on 'My Personality'. From there you can take a personality profile.

and/or

Under 'About Career', click on 'Explore Interests' and take an interest assessment test.

c) Sell some reflective writing to Mr. Fox

For credit, write a half page summary of your findings about yourself. Be specific about your results and include your four letter Myers-Briggs description of yourself. Sell it to Mr. Fox before the end of the period.

HW -

Resume- due Friday - see last Wednesday's instructions

Resume information from textbook and samples

CEE Evidence Blocks

Nature Hike? - write two focused paragraphs arguing two individual reasons why we should go on a nature hike.

HW -

Resume- due Thursday - see last Wednesday's instructions

1st Half Media Center

Mr. Baum's article - 'Love what you do.'

More Interest Assessment Tests (you can finish other tests from yesterday, too)

1) Career Information Website . Look over the information about the career. Consider how it compares to your assumptions.

2) You can also examine California Occupational Guides. They have many searches and lots of specific state information.

3) U.S. Department of Labor statistics on occupations - read about how these jobs really are

or do another assessment from Thrusday...

For credit, write two paragraphs.

You could write about two careers you researched. What did you find out about each? Was it different than you thought?

or

you could write about one career. One paragraph about what you thought about it before. One paragraph

Mr. Baum visits - 1st 30 min of class

Look over the following two documents that will help in explaining what's involved in an appropriate Physical Project (internship, mentorship, job shadowing, class, etc.). We'll often use the term Physical Project so as to include any of these options.

Letter to Mentors explaining Senior Project

Mentor Agreement Form

Parent Letter about proposed project

Share parent's and friend's careers...

Advice from Seniors about finding an internship.

Read Cain and Abel text - King James Version

Cain and Abel Performance Project

C&A Performance Rubric

Perform Thursday and Friday

Copy down Essay Writing Vocabulary list

HW -

Mentor Agreement Form and Parent Letter due Friday, March 16

C&A Performance Rubric Perform Thursday and Friday - groups must be ready on Thursday

Essay Writing Vocabulary . Test Friday

Mr. Fox at Seminar

Long SSR

Write scripts and rehearse

HW -

Mentor Agreement Form and Parent Letter due Friday, March 16

C&A Performance Rubric Perform Thursday and Friday - groups must be ready on Thursday

Essay Writing Vocabulary . Test Friday

LATE START

Introduction to the history surrounding Beowulf (textbook p. 28-32)

Essay Writing Vocabulary sentences. Test Friday

HW -

Mentor Agreement Form and Parent Letter due Friday, March 16

C&A Performance Rubric Perform Thursday and Friday - groups must be ready on Thursday

Essay Writing Vocabulary . Test Friday

C&A Performance Rubric Perform

Begin Beowulf p. 33

HW -

Mentor Agreement Form and Parent Letter due Friday, March 16

C&A Performance Rubric Perform Thursday and Friday - groups must be ready on Thursday

Essay Writing Vocabulary . Test Friday

C&A Performance Rubric Perform

This American Life - Act Three. People Like You If You Put a Lot of Time Into Your Appearance. - why are we so interested in heroes???

Beowulf p. 36

HW -

Mentor Agreement Form and Parent Letter due Friday, March 16

LATE START

LATE START

LATE START

Media Center 2nd half 

Get checked off early on project below...

HW -

Due Finals Day (Nov 1 for Per. 1&2, Nov. 2 for Per 3)  -  -

1) Revised and sharpened thesis and outline (see student sample) (Spencer's student paper) (Charlotte's paper )

2) twelve articles with brief annotations as to where the information will be used in your essay

You will receive a significant grade in classwork and essays for having this prepared.

Here's a sample of the things I'm looking for.

Finals Day 1st and 2nd Period

Due Finals Day (Nov 1 for Per. 1&2, Nov. 2 for Per 3)  -  -

1) Revised and sharpened thesis and outline (see student sample) (Spencer's student paper) (Charlotte's paper )

2) twelve articles with brief annotations as to where the information will be used in your essay

You will receive a significant grade in classwork and essays for having this prepared.

Sign in where you are in your Independent Reading Book in you log sheets

Finals Day 3rd and 4th Period

1st Term Ends

Due Finals Day (Nov 1 for Per. 1&2, Nov. 2 for Per 3)  -  -

1) Revised and sharpened thesis and outline (see student sample) (Spencer's student paper) (Charlotte's paper )

2) twelve articles with brief annotations as to where the information will be used in your essay

You will receive a significant grade in classwork and essays for having this prepared.

Here's a sample of the things I'm looking for.

Sign in where you are in your Independent Reading Book in you log sheets

Preliminary Bibliography   (Gaughen's sample with annotations) (click here for sample bibliography in Word)

In groups of four, you will receive a few articles and books.

On your classwork for the week, create a sample bibliography for the works. Remember to alphabetize and format your alignment properly.

(if you miss this for today, do this for four of your sources and show it to Mr. Fox the next day)

click below for an easy, color-coded method of creating correct BIBLIOGRAPHICAL CITATIONS

or Easybib.com - an online bibliography machine

Or here's the MLA Guideline we'll use in class

HW -

Preliminary Bibliography due Tuesday...

Do not number the entries - ALPHABETIZE

Also, do not include webside address for Gale - the citation itself is sufficient as a print resource and the address is encrypted.

Media Center 2nd half  (1st Per in F106)

Introductions - p. 304

Include a Hook, Precis, and Thesis.

Possible Hooks:

1) anecdote

2) vivid descriptions

3) quote

4) surprising statement

5) general questions about the topic and possible approaches

6) defining terms

Then use a precis sentence(s) to show how the issue you've introduced is playing out. This sentence presents the issue at hand - the subject of your essay without your opinion. It is the issue that someone else might have a different opinion on than your thesis does.

End with your specific observation - that is, end with your thesis.

Some sample intros... click here.

Full essays... (Spencer's student paper) (Charlotte's paper )

(Official Sample in Microsoft Word)

Start drafting intros - hook, precis, and thesis.

BOLD your precis and UNDERLINE your thesis

HW -

Intros are due Wed.  Mr. Fox will be giving you feedback and checking you off during reading.

Preliminary Bibliography due Tuesday...

Citations Vocabulary List

How do we reach enlightenment? How do we find our meaning of life? What will provide us with the answer? Our nirvana?

"Telephone" - Act I

HW -

Intros are due Wed.  Mr. Fox will be giving you feedback and checking you off during reading.

Preliminary Bibliography due Tuesday...

Citations Vocabulary List test on Thursday

Mr. Fox out

Preliminary Bibliography due

'The Story of India' video - the life of the Buddha

Citations Vocabulary Activity - create sentences with the identified word. .

HW -

Intros are due Wed.  Mr. Fox will be giving you feedback and checking you off during reading.

Check Intros during reading

for Biblio...

Do not number the entries - ALPHABETIZE

Also, do not include webside address for Gale - the citation itself is sufficient as a print resource and the address is encrypted.

How to write a section of a paper in multiple paragraphs - sample essay 'How to be a Good Uncle'

Inserting Quotes in your Essay (click here for instructive webpage) - copy down the basic rules in bold.

HW -

One third of body section due Wed., Nov. 16 for review (at least three pages total including Intro) First Body Section Rubric

2nd draft due to turn in to Mr. Fox, Friday, Nov. 18

Citations Vocabulary List test on Thursday

Citations Vocabulary List test

View Sample Essays - read for structure of body sections and individual paragraphs

Ian Isom

Michaela McGuigan on use of stem cells for strokes

Using parenthetical citations - article

HW -

One third of body section due Wed., Nov. 16 for review (at least three pages total including Intro) First Body Section Rubric

2nd draft due to turn in to Mr. Fox, Friday, Nov. 18

Veterans' Day

Capitalization rules (quiz on Wednesday). If you missed today, copy down any rules in blue that you're unfamiliar with on pages 1-3. Then, do the activity about capitalization on page 7.

The life of the Buddha

HW -

One third of body section due Wed., Nov. 16 for review (at least three pages total including Intro) First Body Section Rubric

2nd draft due to turn in to Mr. Fox, Friday, Nov. 18

The life of the Buddha

Capitalization rules and underlinging and using quotes for titles continued.. Copy down the basic rules on page 4-5. Do the activities on pages 6 & 8. - quiz Friday

HW -

One third of body section due Wed., Nov. 16 for review (at least three pages total including Intro) First Body Section Rubric

2nd draft due to turn in to Mr. Fox, Friday, Nov. 18

LATE START

Peer Review one third of the body section

Credit for both bringing it with you and reviewing them in class...

HW -

2nd draft of one third of body due to turn in to Mr. Fox, Friday, Nov. 18

Capitalization rules - test Friday

The Four Noble Truths

The Eightfold Path

Write for credit - Write about an attachment that challenges you. Relate it to the Four Noble Truths. What do you think about the Buddha's advice?

Capitalization rules review game - test tomorrow (Per 1 taking the quiz today)

HW -

2nd draft of one third of body due to turn in to Mr. Fox, Friday, Nov. 18

Capitalization rules - test Friday

The Four Noble Truths

The Eightfold Path

2nd draft of one third of body due

Capitalization rules - test

Thanksgiving Break

Thanksgiving Break

Thanksgiving Break

Thanksgiving Break

'Ten Bullets' - watch video; take a look at your essay.  Freewrite - where are you in your research paper process?  where do you need to improve or ask for help?  How do the values of the shop relate to the values of putting together a good paper?

Passive Voice (read this and do Activity B)

Keep both activities - we'll be adding to them during the week and turning them in on Friday.

HW -

2nd third of body due (about 5 pgs),Monday, Dec. 5.

How to annotate Macbeth Sparknotes for credit - write detailed questions in the margins. Stay an Act ahead of where we're watching in class. I'll give you credit for being prepared to watch in class daily. Here's an example with annotations. Have a couple for each paragraph.

 Passive Activity (do this)

HW -

2nd third of body due (about 5 pgs),Monday, Dec. 12.

Bring annotated Macbeth Sparknotes through the end of Act I - see example above - due Thursday

LATE START

Using Passive Voice - do activities

Using Transitions within and between paragraphs - Copy down ten transition words in each of the categories in the last four slides

One Page Transitions List - print out and use while writing

HW -

2nd third of body due (about 5 pgs),Monday, Dec. 12.

Bring Macbeth Sparknotes  -   - due Thursday

Check for Macbeth Sparknotess for credit.

Read Sentence Variation page p. 345 and do the Practice Activity - turn in sheets of activities since Monday.

Weak Subjects (do this) - we'll turn in a week of activities on Thursday

Begin Double Indemnity

HW -

2nd third of body due (about 5 pgs),Monday, Dec. 12.

Bring annotated Macbeth Sparknotes through the end of Act I - see example Tuesday  - due MOnday

Double Indemnity

2/3 of paper due for prgress check.

Macbeth Character Chart

Macbeth Introduction Powerpoint

Check Macbeth Sparknotes

Watch Act I

HW -

Complete draft due, Friday, Dec. 9th for Peer Review.

Annotate Macbeth Sparknotes through the end of Act II by Wednesday

Watch Act I

Pre-write - You've won the lottery! 20 million dollars!

First, you relax. Then, you go on the trip you've always wanted to go on. Then, you buy a house to live in and a car.

Now what?

"Nice Work if You can Get It" - Act II

Reflective Writing - 3/4 of a page on Act I quotes about gender

HW -

Complete draft due, Friday, Dec. 9th for Peer Review.

Annotate Macbeth Sparknotes through the end of Act II by Wednesday

LATE START

Check Macbeth Sparknotes

Macbeth - Act II

Conclusions - p.1361 - (ex. predictions, recommendations, connections to other like subjects, relate to how you might live your own life, relate back to hook, tweak thesis slightly, analgous situations, etc.)

HW -

Complete draft due, Friday, Dec. 9th for Peer Review.

Annotate Macbeth Sparknotes through the end of Act III by Monday

Macbeth - Finish Act II

Act II, Scene 2 Quotes - Can you clean your hands of a crime you get away with?  You try to do it all the time... Think of your purse walls and secretly used phones in class. Freewrite...

HW -

Complete draft due, Friday, Dec. 9th for Peer Review.

Annotate Macbeth Sparknotes through the end of Act III by Monday

Full Draft of Paper due for Peer Review

1st Half Media Center

Take some time to get your formatting right on the different parts of your paper...

Sample Paper- use this as template for your paper

Sample Outline

Sample Cover Page

Sample Works Cited Page

HW -

Final Paper due on Wednesday, Dec 14 Senior Paper Rubric

All late papers must be submitted by Friday Dec 16th. After that, students will not receive any credit.

Annotate Macbeth Sparknotes through the end of Act III by Monday

Check Act III Macbeth Sparknotes

Watch Act III

HW -

Final Paper due on Wednesday, Dec 14 Senior Paper Rubric

All late papers must be submitted by Friday Dec 16th. After that, students will not receive any credit.

Annotate Macbeth Sparknotes through the end of Act IV by Wednesday

Explain Turnitin.com - see below

Macbeth, Act III - finish

HW -

Completed paper due Wednesday. Please note, papers will not be accepted after Friday.

Also, you are to submit your paper to Turnitin.com.

Log in as a new user and create your account.

Once you have an account, you'll need to enter your class number:

4629674= Per 1 4629675= Per 2 4629680= Per 3

The password is 'password'.

Follow the directions to upload and submit your paper for the Senior Thesis Paper assignment.

Senior Paper Rubric

Annotate Macbeth Sparknotes through the end of Act IV by Wednesday

LATE START

Check Act IV Macbeth Sparknotes

Act IV - quotes for freewriting - here's some more quotes about being a man - how is it different from Lady Macbeth's appeal to Macbeth in the first part of the play?

Completed Research Paper Due - cover page, outline, paper, bibliography

All late papers must be submitted by Friday Dec 16th. After that, students will not receive any credit.

Sample Paper- use this as template for your paper

Sample Outline

Sample Cover Page

Sample Works Cited Page

Watch Act V

Analyze two of the three soliloquies. Start by writing down a phrase that sticks out for you. Then freewrite - what are the states of mind in each? how are they similar and how do they contrast? - then, go on to another quote. Write a page.

Create your own spell contest...

Party....

Winter Break

Winter Break

Letter to Parents regarding Senior Board Presentations from 1-4pm on Jan 26. - return signed form for credit.

Resolution Prewriting - Start by making two lists:

a) a big list of things you should be doing to make your life better

b) choose some of the first list that you think you can do within your limitations during the next year

---

Practice 'This I Believe' Speech - these will be given in front of the class Wednesday, Thursday and Friday

'This I Believe' speech assignment and rubric

'This I Believe' website samples to listen to

Sample teen essays at website

Sample essays in Word

More sample essays in Word

Brief Personal Essay Writing Tips

Lists of Lessons for inspiration

HW -

'This I Believe' Speeches given Monday through Wednesday next week

'This I Believe' speech assignment and rubric

Monday, students can go for extra credit. Tuesday and Wednesday, students will be chosen randomly.

Letter to Parents regarding Senior Board Presentations from 1-4pm on Jan 26. - return signed form for credit.

Mr. Fox's example Eulogy speech

Media Center - work on assignment from yesterday

For classwork credit, please review three speeches for the following.

a) What type of hook did they use?  How did they effectively get their speech started?

b) Was their single belief clear?  What was it?

c) What specific details were vivid?  How did they develop their idea?

d) How effective was thier conclusion?  How did they take the reader out effectively?

HW -

'This I Believe' speech assignment and rubric

Friday, students can go for extra credit. Monday,  Wednesday, and Thursday students will be chosen randomly.

Letter to Parents regarding Senior Board Presentations from 1-4pm on Jan 26. - return signed form for credit.

Did you complete your Senior Project documents related to your internship?

Physcal Project Log

Mentor Verification Form

Physical Project Self-Evaluation Form

HW -

'This I Believe' speech assignment and rubric

Friday, students can go for extra credit. Monday,  Wednesday, and Thursday students will be chosen randomly.

Letter to Parents regarding Senior Board Presentations from 1-4pm on Jan 26. - return signed form for credit.

What to do when things go wrong during your speech....

Extra Credit 'This I Believe' speeches

HW -

'This I Believe' speech assignment and rubric

Friday, students can go for extra credit. Monday,  Wednesday, and Thursday students will be chosen randomly.

'This I Believe' speeches

You will be called on randomly. If you are not ready, you will be marked down.

Make sure to log in your Independent Reading Pages.

Twelfth Night introduction powerpoint

Twelfth Night Character List

HW -

'This I Believe' Speeches given Monday through Thursday

In-Class Presentation of Senior Board Speech begins Tuesday, Jan 17

Print out Sparknotes for Twelfth Night and make notes through Act I for Wednesday

Mr. Fox out at a Department Meeting

'The Graduate'

HW -

'This I Believe' Speeches given through Thursday

In-Class Presentation of Senior Board Speech begins Tuesday, Jan 17

Print out Sparknotes for Twelfth Night and make notes through Act I for Wednesday

'This I Believe' speeches

You will be called on randomly. If you are not ready, you will be marked down.

Sign up for In Class Board Speech- if you are not ready on the day you are signed up, you will be marked down

In-Class Practice Board Speech Rubric

Outline for Speech and Business Letter to Senior Board Panel

Sample Cover Letter to Board

Sample Speeches

Assemble Portfolio

Work on speeches and portfolio in class.

HW -

'This I Believe' Speeches given through Thursday

In-Class Presentation of Senior Board Speech begins Tuesday, Jan 17

Print out Sparknotes for Twelfth Night and make notes through Act I for Thursday

This I Believe' speeches

You will be called on randomly. If you are not ready, you will be marked down.

Check for Sparknotes for Twelfth Night and begin film.

More Sample Speeches - Spring 2009

Sample visual aides from past projects -

1) Photos from presentations - notice the photos and posters

2) Sample Powerpoint A - Spencer Mason

3) Sample Powerpoint B - Blake Goodmacher

4) Sample Powerpoint C - Damon Balfour

You do not need to present your visual element for your practice speech to the class, but it would be good practice if you did.

HW -

In-Class Practice Board Speech Rubric

Outline for Speech and Business Letter to Senior Board Panel

Give In-Class Board Speeches beginning next Tuesday  - if you are not ready on the day you are signed up, you will be marked down

In-Class Presentation of Senior Board Speech begins Tuesday, Jan 17

Assemble Portfolio

HW -

In-Class Practice Board Speech Rubric

Outline for Speech and Business Letter to Senior Board Panel

Give In-Class Board Speeches beginning next Tuesday  - if you are not ready on the day you are signed up, you will be marked down

HW -

In-Class Presentation of Senior Board Speech begins Tuesday, Jan 17

MLK Day

In-Class Presentation of Senior Board Speech

In-Class Practice Board Speech Rubric

In-Class Presentation of Senior Board Speech

In-Class Practice Board Speech Rubric

In-Class Presentation of Senior Board Speech

In-Class Practice Board Speech Rubric

In-Class Presentation of Senior Board Speech

In-Class Practice Board Speech Rubric

HW -

Portfolios Due Tuesday

Portfolio rubric

In-Class Presentation of Senior Board Speech

In-Class Practice Board Speech Rubric

Get times for presentations on Thursday

HW -

Portfolios Due tomorrow

Portfolio

In-Class Presentation of Senior Board Speech

In-Class Practice Board Speech Rubric

Portfolios Due Today

Portfolio rubric

Leave Portfolio in class even if incomplete.  If Portfolio is turned in by Wednesday, it will not be accepted.

HW -

Senior Board Presentations Thursday

In-Class Presentation of Senior Board Speech

In-Class Practice Board Speech Rubric

Leave Portfolio in class even if incomplete.  If Portfolio is turned in by Wednesday, it will not be accepted.

HW -

Senior Board Presentations Thursday

SENIOR BOARDS

Senior Board Presentations for all classes - 1-4:30pm

Senior Board Rubric

Rubric Explained

Semester Ends

Celebrate!

Inservice Day

NO SCHOOL!

Student Survey - fill out

What have your heard about this class??? Rumors...

Paragraph Unity (p. 1359) - unity and coherence

Johnny Cash Gratitude Writing Analysis and Essay

(click here for Cash's book excerpt and writing prompt )

HW -

See above writing prompt for details - Gratitude Essay due Thursday

Just Right Books

Book Wall

Advice about Senior Project from Seniors

HW -

(click here for Cash's book excerpt and writing prompt )

See above writing prompt for details - Gratitude Essay due Thursday

Gratitude Essay discussion

Mrs. Duncan has created a Facebook page for English 12 -  "English 12 - Mrs. Duncan" - go and join

How to judge a book by its cover - BOOK DATING

Book Dating in class - for Independent Reading Credit. ---- for five dated books write ---

1) author, title

2) why you chose the book to date

3) something you learned about the book from the cover, opening pages or five finger test

4) why there will or won't be a second date with the book

Autobiography Book Covers - see HW

HW - Autobiography Book Cover - Due Tuesday (12th Grade sample 1, sample 2) (9th grade sample 1, sample 2)

You will be graded on creative use of: title, font, color, cover picture, back summary. Include other cover elements as well! Neatness counts!

Gratitude Essay due

Class syllabus - read together - return tomorrow with student and parent signatures

Plagiarism Contract

Book Dating in the Media Center - 2nd  Half

Book Dating in the Library - for Independent Reading Credit. ---- for five dated books write ---

1) author, title

2) why you chose the book to date

3) something you learned about the book from the cover, opening pages or five finger test

4) why there will or won't be a second date with the book

First Dates Monday...

HW - Autobiography Book Cover - Due Tuesday (12th Grade sample 1, sample 2) (9th grade sample 1, sample 2)

You will be graded on creative use of: title, font, color, cover picture, back summary. Include other cover elements as well! Neatness counts!

Return Class syllabus

Plagiarism Contract

Autobiography Book Cover - Due

1st day of Silent Sustained Reading at the beginning of class.

'My Turn' Essay Writing Vocab List

'My Turn' writing introduction (click here for Kaplan contest website and instructions)

(click here for Ryan Stone's essay example)

Brainstorm ideas for essay - list 10 formative incidents/experiential lessons.

(click here for 'My Turn' rubric)

(click here for some 'My Turn' samples from Newsweek)

(More sample student essays)

HW -

'My Turn' Essay complete draft (at least two double-spaced pages) due for peer review Tuesday, Sept. 13. Final paper due on Thurs., Sept. 15. My Turn' rubric

(click here for Kaplan contest website and instructions)

My Turn' Essay Writing Vocab Test Friday

Mr. Fox off campus

Long SSR period

2nd Half in Media Center

1) Find three essays that interest you.

(click here for some 'My Turn' samples from Newsweek)

(Teen Ink Website with samples)

(click here for Two more essays)

2) Read and analyze three essays via the categories of an quality 'My Turn' essay:

a) introduction/ hook - what technique do they use and what do they specifically write about? Anecdote? Surprising statement? Questions? Description? Discuss the topic in general?

b) lessons - what is the universal lesson that any reader can relate to?

c) specific incidents - what specific event do they detail rather than generalizing

d) - descriptive details - what is one memorable one?

3) Each student (even if working with a partner) should write a sentence evaluating essay by each category.

HW -

'My Turn' Essay complete draft (at least two double-spaced pages) due for peer review Tuesday, Sept. 13. Final paper due on Thurs., Sept. 15. My Turn' rubric

(click here for Kaplan contest website and instructions)

'My Turn' Essay Writing Vocab Test Friday

'My Turn' vocabulary activity. Beneath your vocab list, number one through ten. After that, identify the word that would go in the blank. Then, create your own sentence with that word and write it beside the number on your paper.

If you're not in class, do this activity...

Writing with detail activity.

Writing with Detail

or

try what we'll do in class...

Define Literal and Figurative Description.

Create a 'T' chart and describe three of the following pictures (some of characters, some of setting) using both types of description.

Finally, create paragraphs bouncing back and forth between literal and figurative detail.

(character pic 1, character pic 2, setting pix)

Advice from a College Admissions Dean

HW -

'My Turn' Essay complete draft (at least two double-spaced pages) due for peer review Tuesday, Sept. 13. Final paper due on Thurs., Sept. 15. My Turn' rubric

(click here for Kaplan contest website and instructions)

My Turn' Essay Writing Vocab Test Friday

HW -

'My Turn' Essay complete draft (at least two double-spaced pages) due for peer review Tuesday, Sept. 13. Final paper due on Thurs., Sept. 15. My Turn' rubric

(click here for Kaplan contest website and instructions)

'My Turn' Essay Writing Vocab Test - moved to Tuesday - Draft of 'My Turn' essay due Wed - final draft due Friday

Writing with good dialogue activity - watch and analyze 'Will and Grace' clip.

Punctuating dialogue rules - copy down rules

Punctuating dialogue exercise - insert appropriate punctuation - add to your activities

HW -

'My Turn' Essay complete draft (at least two double-spaced pages) due for peer review Wednesday, Sept. 14. Final paper due on Fri., Sept. 16. My Turn' rubric

(click here for Kaplan contest website and instructions)

My Turn' Essay Writing Vocab Test tomorrow

'My Turn' Essay Writing Vocab Test

'Will and Grace' and theme - watch episode and analyze the lesson or theme for each character. Make sure the theme is in a broad context so that anyone can relate to it.

When to make a new paragraph article... - copy down the short bulleted list of when you should create a new paragraph in your notes.

HW -

'My Turn' Essay complete draft (at least two double-spaced pages) due for peer review Wednesday, Sept. 14. Final paper due on Fri., Sept. 16. My Turn' rubric

(click here for Kaplan contest website and instructions)

"My Turn Essay" peer review - get credit for bringing a full draft

My Turn' rubric

Six Happiness Tips - read

Brainstorming for personality/career tests.

A career that will make you happy will give both daily PLEASURE and personal MEANING.

a) List ten specific activities that gave you PLEASURE - what were specifically doing where you were smiling from ear to ear

b) List ten different specific activities that held significant MEANING for you - even if they weren't particulary pleasureable. These are causes that you feel passionate about - that you feel have a real purpose - that get you energized when you hear about, discuss, or act on.

(Mr. Fox's sample lists)

My Resume - assignment instrctions

* Click here for Mr. Baum's Template #1 and Mr. Baum's Template #2

*click here for the texbook information and samples

*Student Resume Templates and Samples

*Tips on writing a resume from the Collegeboard.

* Resume samples in Word

* Also, try Resume Wizard or one of the Resume Templates on Microsoft Word.

- Click on ‘File’

- Then click ‘New’

- Look for at the icons and click on 'Resumes and CVs' or 'New Resume Samples' - search for a template that applies to your situation

- Or do a search under 'Resume Wizard' to create your own

due next Thurs, Sept. 22

HW -

'My Turn' Essay complete draft (at least two double-spaced pages) due  Final paper due on Fri., Sept. 16. My Turn' rubric

(click here for Kaplan contest website and instructions)

Resume- due Thursday Sept 22 - see Thursday's instructions

MEDIA CENTER 1st HALF

Examine your lists from Thursday; look for patterns.

a) FIND PATTERNS IN YOUR ANSWERS FROM MONDAY - Were you outside/inside? With people/alone? With supervision/only peers? With small/large groups? Working creatively or having a specific task?

Clearly, there won't be the same patterns in every example, but look for smaller repetitions.

What observations can you make about these patterns?

b) What might be careers that intersect you passions and your enjoyment?

Think creatively. If you enjoy being outdoors and feel passionate about medicine, you might conclude there's no connection. But how about a large animal vet or Doctors without Borders?

(Mr. Fox's sample lists)

HW -

Resume- due Thursday Sept 22 - see Thursday's instructions

Article on Myers-Briggs test

Library 2nd Half

a) Myers-Briggs Tests - are you an INFJ? ENPJ?

1) Jungian Myers-Briggs test - read the article descriptions when you're done.

2) For a second version, click here - look under the column "Jung Tests I-E S-N F-T J-P" and take one of those tests

3) How about a third?.

4) A fourth from the UK (you need to scroll ahead a page after the test for the results)

5) Very basic grid explaining personality types (scroll down the page a bit or read the whole article)

Note the four letter code that describes you. Some of them break down the percentage of strength in each category.

b) Naviance Tests

1) Go to the school's Naviance website.

2) If you have an account, log in. If you don't, use your school ID# to create one.

3) Under 'About Me', click on 'My Personality'. From there you can take a personality profile.

and/or

Under 'About Career', click on 'Explore Interests' and take an interest assessment test.

c) Sell some reflective writing to Mr. Fox

For credit, write a half page summary of your findings about yourself. Be specific about your results and include your four letter Myers-Briggs description of yourself. Sell it to Mr. Fox before the end of the period.

HW -

Resume- due Thursday - see last Wednesday's instructions

Share results of yesterday's tests

Library 2nd Half

More Interest Assessment Tests (you can finish other tests from yesterday, too)

1) Career Information Website . Look over the information about the career. Consider how it compares to your assumptions.

2) You can also examine California Occupational Guides. They have many searches and lots of specific state information.

3) U.S. Department of Labor statistics on occupations - read about how these jobs really are

or do another assessment from Thrusday...

For credit, write two paragraphs.

You could write about two careers you researched. What did you find out about each? Was it different than you thought?

or

you could write about one career. One paragraph about what you thought about it before. One paragraph

HW -

Resume- due Thursday Sept 22 - see Thursday's instructions

CEE Evidence Blocks

Nature Hike? - write two focused paragraphs arguing two individual reasons why we should go on a nature hike.

Article - 'The Worst Mistake you can make on your Resume'

Interview an adult about their career path (click here for instructions)

Complete this tonight - we're going to do some writing with it tomorrow...

You don't need to organize the writing.  Just have a lots of material to work with.

I've pushed the Resume to Friday, if you need more time..

HW -

Interview an adult about their career path  (click here for instructions) - DUE TOMORROW

Resume- due Friday Sept 23 - see last Thursday's instructions

Mr. Baum's article - 'Love what you do.'

JK Rowling TED talk on the benefits of failure..

Structured writing  using adult interview.

Create three focused  paragraphs using the information used from last nights. 

Start by writing down two observations you made about your interviewee.  Choose ones that you have a lot of information about.

These can be your claim sentences.  You don't necessarily need to follow a CEE format but develop each idea thoroughly.  Stay focused on proving claim sentence.

HW -

Resume- due Friday Sept 23 - see last Thursday's instructions

Mr. Baum visits - (8:30 - Per. 1)

Look over the following two documents that will help in explaining what's involved in an appropriate Physical Project (internship, mentorship, job shadowing, class, etc.). We'll often use the term Physical Project so as to include any of these options.

Letter to Mentors explaining Senior Project

Mentor Agreement Form

Parent Letter about proposed project

Share parent's and friend's careers...

Advice from Seniors about finding an internship.

HW -

Mentor Agreement Form and

 ...Parent Letter about proposed project

Both due on Friday, October 14.

Read Cain and Abel text - King James Version

Cain and Abel Performance Project

C&A Performance Rubric

Perform Thursday and Friday

Copy down Essay Writing Vocabulary list

HW -

Mentor Agreement Form and Parent Letter due Friday, October 14

C&A Performance Rubric  groups must be ready on Thursday

Essay Writing Vocabulary . Test Friday

Mentor Agreement Form and

 ...Parent Letter about proposed project

Both due on Friday, October 14

Period 2 to Theater at 9:45 for presentation

Long SSR for other classes

Share internship ideas.... Get started!

HW -

Mentor Agreement Form and Parent Letter due Friday, October 14

C&A Performance Rubric  groups must be ready on Thursday

Essay Writing Vocabulary . Test Friday

LATE START DAY

Introduction to the history surrounding Beowulf (textbook p. 28-32)

C&A rehearsal time - perform Thursday

HW -

Mentor Agreement Form and Parent Letter due Friday, October 14

C&A Performance Rubric  groups must be ready on Thursday

Essay Writing Vocabulary . Test Friday

 C&A Performance Rubric Perform

Essay Writing Vocabulary sentences. Test Friday

Begin Beowulf p. 33

HW -

Mentor Agreement Form and Parent Letter due Friday, October 14

C&A Performance Rubric  groups must be ready on Thursday

Essay Writing Vocabulary . Test Friday

This American Life - Act Three. People Like You If You Put a Lot of Time Into Your Appearance. - why are we so interested in heroes???

C&A Performance Rubric Perform

Beowulf p. 36

HW -

Mentor Agreement Form and

 ...Parent Letter about proposed project

Both due on Friday, October 14

Who is your hero? Choose a personal hero for you that's in your life. Identify three heroic qualities they have (honesty, generosity, strength, etc.).

Choose two of these qualities.

Write two detailed CEE paragraphs proving how your personal hero has that each of these qualities.

Make sure you include multiple examples/evidence and explain how they show your hero has the quality.

Sample student paragraphs.

Darren Sproles is my hero

Beowulf cont... p. 40

HW -

Mentor Agreement Form and Parent Letter about proposed project due Friday October 14.

Book Report - sign ups will be next week. People will sign up to present their reports over the last three weeks of the term. Scroll down on the English Resources Page to see some sample Book Reports.

Beowulf cont.. p. 45

Beowulf film - IF YOU MISS THE FILM, go rent it. I found it on my cable box in the free movie section, too....

HW -

Mentor Agreement Form and Parent Letter about proposed project due Friday October 14.

Beowulf's Last Battle - p. 52

Writing Quiz -

Like Monday, you will write two paragraphs. This time you will turn them in for credit.

Choose another hero of yours. Choose two heroic qualities they exhibit.

1) Begin each paragraph a claim sentence which states that your hero has this heroic quality.

2) In each paragraph include several specific and developed examples of evidence. For each specific example, one sentence will not be sufficient development.

3) Make sure you explain how the evidence proves your claim is true - that the person has this quality and is heroic. Do not merely restate your claim, but explain the connection between your evidence and claim.

 In-class essay - prompt and outline comparing text to movie

Essay Rubric

HW -

Mentor Agreement Form and

 ...Parent Letter about proposed project

Both due on Friday, October 14

 Half an hour to finish the In-class essay - prompt and outline comparing text to movie

Essay Rubric

Business Letter Vocab List (copy down terms and definitions if you are absent) - Test Friday

Business Letter Format (click here for a PDF template) (click here for an OWL article)

Formal email format

Sample Student Proposal

You can use this as a template since it is in Word.

Letter of Intent Rubric

Due Tuesday, October 18.

HW -

Project Proposal Letter to Mr. Fox Overview due Tuesday, Oct 18

Mentor Agreement Form and

 ...Parent Letter about proposed project

Both due on Friday, October 14

Media Center 2nd half

Business Letter Vocab Activity (figure out what vocab word goes in the blank and write a new sentence using the word) - Test Thursday

Sample Student Proposal

You can use this as a template since it is in Word.

Letter of Intent Rubric

Due Tuesday, October 18.

Business Letter Format (click here for a PDF template) (click here for an OWL article)

Formal email format

HW -

Project Proposal Letter to Mr. Fox Overview due Tuesday, Oct 18

Mentor Agreement Form and

 ...Parent Letter about proposed project

Both due on Friday, October 14

PSAT schedule - 40 min. per.

HW -

Project Proposal Letter to Mr. Fox Overview due Tuesday

Mentor Agreement Form and

 ...Parent Letter about proposed project

Both due on Friday, October 14

Mr. Fox at meeting

Business Letter Vocab List test

HW -

Mentor Agreement Form and

 ...Parent Letter about proposed project

Both due on Friday, October 14

Project Proposal Letter to Mr. Fox Overview due Tuesday

Mentor Agreement Form and

 ...Parent Letter about proposed project

Both due today

Media Center 2nd half

Research topics you're considering for your Research Paper.

Click here - San Diego County Library Card Registration - to get a temporary log in number until you go to a library to get a card.

You'll need to store your number in your cel phone or other reliable place to use until you get your card.

Show the log-in number to Mr. Fox for credit.

Using your account, you can use the Gale Reference Center Gold Database - click here to log in with your account number

You will have to get a library card at one of these locations.

Mr. Fox will check for your library card the following Monday, Oct. 24.

A very useful website in finding a topic - Opposing Viewpoints website through the County Library.

Here you can choose from topics and read a few articles regarding the issue.

HW -

Project Proposal Letter to Mr. Fox Overview due Tuesday

Read about and research topics you're considering for your Research Paper.

Focused preliminary thesis, basic outline with at least three distinct sections, and five related articles printed out due next Friday. (click here for Thesis Checklist Worksheet)

Get a Library Card at one of these locations.

Mr. Fox will check for your library card Monday, Mar. 28.

Book Reports begin - make sure you give your book report the day you signed up or you will receive less credit.

Sample Beowulf essay

Focused preliminary thesis, basic outline with at least three distinct sections, and five related articles printed out due Friday. (click here for Thesis Checklist Worksheet)

This all starts with READING - like choosing a book or an internship, you must do a lot of reading at this stage to try out different topics and determine if they will be good for you.

Also, try the World Book cite at the Media Center Website.

HW -

Project Proposal Letter to Mr. Fox Overview due Tuesday

Read about and research topics you're considering for your Research Paper.

Focused preliminary thesis, basic outline with at least three distinct sections, and five related articles printed out due Friday. (click here for Thesis Checklist Worksheet)

Also, try the World Book cite at the Media Center Website.

Project Proposal Letter to Mr. Fox Overview due

Advice from past Seniors about Thesis and Basic Outline

Sample Thesis Checklist for Spencer's Paper

Here's Spencer's essay on the ESRB ratings system.

'How do I begin choosing a topic for my Senior Thesis Paper?' article... Copy down the underlined tips.

Choosing a thesis - do's and don'ts. (worksheet here) - copy down the basic rules in your notes for the week that you'll turn in on Friday.

Thesis Checklist Worksheet

Focused preliminary thesis, basic outline with at least three distinct sections, and five related articles printed out due Friday. (click here for Thesis Checklist Worksheet)

HW -

Read about and research topics you're considering for your Research Paper.

Focused preliminary thesis, basic outline with at least three distinct sections, and five related articles printed out due Friday. (click here for Thesis Checklist Worksheet)

LATE START DAY

p. 1367 - textbook - Basic outline structures

HW -

Read about and research topics you're considering for your Research Paper.

Focused preliminary thesis, basic outline with at least three distinct sections, and five related articles printed out due Friday. (click here for Thesis Checklist Worksheet)

Media Center 2nd half  (1st Per-1st half)

HW -

Read about and research topics you're considering for your Research Paper.

Focused preliminary thesis, basic outline with at least three distinct sections, and five related articles printed out due Friday. (click here for Thesis Checklist Worksheet)

Media Center 2nd half  (1st Per-1st half)

HW -

Due Wed., Nov 2 -

1) Revised and sharpened thesis and outline (see student sample) (Spencer's student paper) (Charlotte's paper )

2) twelve articles with brief annotations as to where the information will be used in your essay

You will receive a significant grade in classwork and essays for having this prepared.

Here's a sample of the things I'm looking for.

Media Center 2nd half 

Thesis Checklist Worksheet - due - get checked off in Media Center

Research Paper Assignment and Basic Facts Checklist.

Explain assignment below

HW -

Due Finals Day (Nov 1 for Per. 1&2, Nov. 2 for Per 3)  -

1) Revised and sharpened thesis and outline (see student sample) (Spencer's student paper) (Charlotte's paper )

2) twelve articles with brief annotations as to where the information will be used in your essay

You will receive a significant grade in classwork and essays for having this prepared.

Here's a sample of the things I'm looking for.

Mr. Fox will review your Thesis Worksheet and five articles if you haven't been approved.

Grammar book, p. 448 - beginning the research paper. (scan of small purple book on research writing)

Outlining Machine website

LATE START DAY

Grammar book, p. 454. (scan of small purple book on research writing)

Documenting Information - p. 459-460 and 648-660

Assessing the credibility of websites - article

HW -

Due Finals Day (Nov 1 for Per. 1&2, Nov. 2 for Per 3)  -

1) Revised and sharpened thesis and outline (see student sample) (Spencer's student paper) (Charlotte's paper )

2) twelve articles with brief annotations as to where the information will be used in your essay

You will receive a significant grade in classwork and essays for having this prepared.

Here's a sample of the things I'm looking for.

Grammar book, p. 454. (scan of small purple book on research writing)

Documenting Information - p. 459-460 and 648-660

Assessing the credibility of websites - article

Media Center 2nd half 

Get checked off early on project below...

HW -

Due Finals Day (Nov 1 for Per. 1&2, Nov. 2 for Per 3)  -  -

1) Revised and sharpened thesis and outline (see student sample) (Spencer's student paper) (Charlotte's paper )

2) twelve articles with brief annotations as to where the information will be used in your essay

You will receive a significant grade in classwork and essays for having this prepared.

Here's a sample of the things I'm looking for.

No Class

No Class

Student Survey - fill out

What have your heard about this class??? Rumors...

Paragraph Unity (p. 1359) - unity and coherence

Johnny Cash Gratitude Writing Analysis and Essay

(click here for Cash's book excerpt and writing prompt )

HW -

See above writing prompt for details - Gratitude Essay due Friday

Just Right Books

Book Wall

CCA Essay Scoring Rubric

Advice about Senior Project from Seniors

HW -

Gratitude Essay due Friday

(click here for Cash's book excerpt and writing prompt )

How to judge a book by its cover - BOOK DATING

Book Dating in the Media Center - 2nd  Half

Book Dating in the Library - for Independent Reading Credit. ---- for five dated books write ---

1) author, title

2) why you chose the book to date

3) something you learned about the book from the cover, opening pages or five finger test

4) why there will or won't be a second date with the book

First Dates Monday...

Autobiography Book Covers - see HW

HW - Autobiography Book Cover - Due Tuesday (12th Grade sample 1, sample 2) (9th grade sample 1, sample 2)

You will be graded on creative use of: title, font, color, cover picture, back summary. Include other cover elements as well! Neatness counts!

Mr. Fox sick - watch King Kong  - we'll discuss it when we get to Beowulf

HW - Autobiography Book Cover - Due Tuesday (12th Grade sample 1, sample 2) (9th grade sample 1, sample 2)

You will be graded on creative use of: title, font, color, cover picture, back summary. Include other cover elements as well! Neatness counts!

Autobiography Book Cover - Due

Book Dating in class - turn in ten book dates on you sheet for credit

Write two well developed paragraphs on the bottom of your Book Dating Sheet.

Start with a topic sentence, "_______ was my favorite book in Speed Dating."

Follow that with several specific and developed reasons why you plan to date the book in the future.

Then write a paragraph beginning with the topic sentence, "I will not be dating the book, _______."

Review Syllabus and Plagiarism Contract - have you and parents sign and return by tomorrow

HW -

Syllabus and Plagiarism Contract- have you and parents sign and return by tomorrow

1st day of Silent Sustained Reading at the beginning of class.

'My Turn' Essay Writing Vocab List

'My Turn' writing introduction (click here for Kaplan contest website and instructions)

(click here for Ryan Stone's essay example)

Brainstorm ideas for essay - list 10 formative incidents/experiential lessons.

(click here for 'My Turn' rubric)

(click here for some 'My Turn' samples from Newsweek)

(More sample student essays)

HW -

'My Turn' Essay complete draft (at least two double-spaced pages) due for peer review Tuesday, Feb. 15. Final paper due on Thurs., Feb. 17. My Turn' rubric

(click here for Kaplan contest website and instructions)

'My Turn' Essay Writing Vocab Test Friday

 'My Turn' vocabulary activity. Beneath your vocab list, number one through ten. After that, identify the word that would go in the blank. Then, create your own sentence with that word and write it beside the number on your paper.

2nd Half in Media Center

1) Find three essays that interest you.

(click here for some 'My Turn' samples from Newsweek)

(Teen Ink Website with samples)

(click here for Two more essays)

2) Read and analyze each essay via the categories of an quality 'My Turn' essay:

a) introduction/ hook - what technique do they use and what do they specifically write about? Anecdote? Surprising statement? Questions? Description? Discuss the topic in general?

b) lessons - what is the universal lesson that any reader can relate to?

c) specific incidents - what specific event do they detail rather than generalizing

d) - descriptive details - what is one memorable one?

3) Each student (even if working with a partner) should write a sentence evaluating essay by each category.

HW -

'My Turn' Essay complete draft (at least two double-spaced pages) due for peer review Tuesday, Feb. 15. Final paper due on Thurs., Feb. 17. My Turn' rubric

(click here for Kaplan contest website and instructions)

'My Turn' Essay Writing Vocab Test Friday

'My Turn' Essay Writing Vocab Test

If you're not in class, do this activity...

Writing with detail activity.

Writing with Detail

or

try what we'll do in class...

Define Literal and Figurative Description.

Create a 'T' chart and describe three of the following pictures (some of characters, some of setting) using both types of description.

Finally, create paragraphs bouncing back and forth between literal and figurative detail.

(character pic 1, character pic 2, setting pix)

Time to draft.

HW -

'My Turn' Essay complete draft (at least two double-spaced pages) due for peer review Tuesday, Feb. 15. Final paper due on Thurs., Feb. 17. My Turn' rubric

(click here for Kaplan contest website and instructions)

Punctuating dialogue rules - copy down rules

Punctuating dialogue exercise - insert appropriate punctuation - add to your activities

HW -

'My Turn' Essay complete draft (at least two double-spaced pages) due for peer review Tuesday, Feb. 15. Final paper due on Thurs., Feb. 17. My Turn' rubric

(click here for Kaplan contest website and instructions)

"My Turn Essay" peer review - get credit for bringing a full draft 

My Turn' rubric

When to make a new paragraph article... - copy down the short bulleted list of when you should create a new paragraph in your notes.

Writing with good dialogue activity - watch and analyze 'Will and Grace' clip.

HW -

'My Turn' Essay complete draft (at least two double-spaced pages) due for peer review Tuesday, Feb. 15. Final paper due on Thurs., Feb. 17. My Turn' rubric

(click here for Kaplan contest website and instructions)

LATE START DAY

MEDIA CENTER 2ND HALF

Six Happiness Tips - read

Brainstorming for personality/career tests.

A career that will make you happy will give both daily PLEASURE and personal MEANING.

a) List ten specific activities that gave you PLEASURE - what were specifically doing where you were smiling from ear to ear

b) List ten different specific activities that held significant MEANING for you - even if they weren't particulary pleasureable. These are causes that you feel passionate about - that you feel have a real purpose - that get you energized when you hear about, discuss, or act on.

(Mr. Fox's sample lists)

My Resume - assignment instrctions

* Click here for Mr. Baum's Template #1 and Mr. Baum's Template #2

*click here for the texbook information and samples

*Student Resume Templates and Samples

*Tips on writing a resume from the Collegeboard.

* Also, try Resume Wizard or one of the Resume Templates on Microsoft Word.

- Click on ‘File’

- Then click ‘New’

- Look for ‘Templates’ on the right menu; under that click ‘On my Computer’

- Click on ‘Other Documents’

- Then, choose between one of the existing Resume Templates or use the ‘Resume Wizard’ to create your own

due next Thurs, Feb 24

HW -

'My Turn' Essay complete draft (at least two double-spaced pages) due for peer review Tuesday, Feb. 15. Final paper due on Thurs., Feb. 17. My Turn' rubric

(click here for Kaplan contest website and instructions)

Article - 'The Worst Mistake you can make on your Resume'

Examine your lists from Thursday; look for patterns.

a) FIND PATTERNS IN YOUR ANSWERS FROM MONDAY - Were you outside/inside? With people/alone? With supervision/only peers? With small/large groups? Working creatively or having a specific task?

Clearly, there won't be the same patterns in every example, but look for smaller repetitions.

What observations can you make about these patterns?

b) What might be careers that intersect you passions and your enjoyment?

Think creatively. If you enjoy being outdoors and feel passionate about medicine, you might conclude there's no connection. But how about a large animal vet or Doctors without Borders?

(Mr. Fox's sample lists)

Holiday

Article on Myers-Briggs test

Library 2nd Half

a) Myers-Briggs Tests - are you an INFJ? ENPJ?

1) Jungian Myers-Briggs test - read the article descriptions when you're done.

2) For a second version, click here.

3) How about a third?.

4) A fourth from the UK (you need to scroll ahead a page after the test for the results)

5) Very basic grid explaining personality types (scroll down the page a bit or read the whole article)

Note the four letter code that describes you. Some of them break down the percentage of strength in each category.

b) Naviance Tests

1) Go to the school's Naviance website.

2) If you have an account, log in. If you don't, use your school ID# to create one.

3) Under 'About Me', click on 'My Personality'. From there you can take a personality profile.

and/or

Under 'About Career', click on 'Explore Interests' and take an interest assessment test.

c) Sell some reflective writing to Mr. Fox

For credit, write a half page summary of your findings about yourself. Be specific about your results and include your four letter Myers-Briggs description of yourself. Sell it to Mr. Fox before the end of the period.

HW -

Resume- due Thursday - see last Wednesday's instructions

Resume information from textbook and samples

CEE Evidence Blocks

Nature Hike? -  write two focused paragraphs arguing two individual reasons why we should go on a nature hike.

HW -

Resume- due Thursday - see last Wednesday's instructions

Turn in Resume

Mr. Baum's article - 'Love what you do.'

Library 2nd Half

More Interest Assessment Tests (you can finish other tests from yesterday, too)

1) Career Information Website . Look over the information about the career. Consider how it compares to your assumptions.

2) You can also examine California Occupational Guides. They have many searches and lots of specific state information.

3) U.S. Department of Labor statistics on occupations - read about how these jobs really are

or do another assessment from Thrusday...

For credit, write two paragraphs.

You could write about two careers you researched.  What did you find out about each?  Was it different than you thought?

or

you could write about one career.  One paragraph about what you thought about it before. One paragraph

HW -

Mr. Baum visits - 1st half of class

Look over the following two documents that will help in explaining what's involved in an appropriate Physical Project (internship, mentorship, job shadowing, class, etc.). We'll often use the term Physical Project so as to include any of these options.

Letter to Mentors explaining Senior Project

Mentor Agreement Form

Parent Letter about proposed project

Share parent's and friend's careers...

Advice from Seniors about finding an internship.

HW -

Mentor Agreement Form and Parent Letter about proposed project due Friday March 18.

Read Cain and Abel text - King James Version

Cain and Abel Performance Project

C&A Performance Rubric

Perform Thursday and Friday

Copy down Essay Writing Vocabulary list

HW -

Mentor Agreement Form and Parent Letter due Friday, March 18

C&A Performance Rubric Perform Thursday and Friday - groups must be ready on Thursday

Essay Writing Vocabulary . Test Friday

Introduction to the history surrounding Beowulf (textbook p. 28-32)

C&A rehearsal time - perform tomorrow

Share internship ideas....  Get started!

HW -

Mentor Agreement Form and Parent Letter due Friday, March 18

C&A Performance Rubric Perform Wed. (for extra credit) and Friday - groups must be ready on Friday -

Essay Writing Vocabulary . Test Friday

LATE START DAY

C&A Performance Rubric some groups perform for extra credit

Essay Writing Vocabulary sentences. Test Friday

Begin Beowulf p. 33

HW -

Mentor Agreement Form and Parent Letter due Friday, March 18

C&A Performance Rubric Perform  Friday 

Essay Writing Vocabulary . Test Friday

California Healthy Kid Survey - short schedule

Long SSR Period

C&A rehearsal time

HW -

Mentor Agreement Form and Parent Letter due Friday, March 18

C&A Performance Rubric Perform Thursday and Friday - groups must be ready on Thursday

This American Life - Act Three. People Like You If You Put a Lot of Time Into Your Appearance. - why are we so interested in heroes???

C&A Performance Rubric Perform

Beowulf p. 36

HW -

Mentor Agreement Form and Parent Letter due Friday, March 18

C&A Performance Rubric Perform

Grammar Vocabulary - week one, seven words

Complete Sentences worksheets - p. 1 - 2

Test on Fragments and Vocabulary List

Beowulf cont... p. 40

HW -

Mentor Agreement Form and Parent Letter about proposed project due Friday March 18.

Fragments test Friday

CAHSEE TESTING - check schedule

Complete Sentences Sheets through exercise 4

Watch Beowulf Professional Performance

CAHSEE TESTING

check schedule

Begin Beowulf (2007) film - rent it if you miss it....

Beowulf cont.. p. 45

Brett Favre paragraph sample.

Who is your hero? Choose a personal hero for you that's in your life. Identify three heroic qualities they have (honesty, generosity, strength, etc.).

Choose two of these qualities.

Write two detailed CEE paragraphs proving how your personal hero has that each of these qualities.

Make sure you include multiple examples/evidence and explain how they show your hero has the quality.

Sample student paragraphs.

Complete Sentences Sheets through exercise 6

HW -

Mentor Agreement Form and Parent Letter about proposed project due Friday October 8.

Fragments test tomorrow

Fragments test...

Book Report - sign ups will be next week. People will sign up to present their reports over the last three weeks of the term. Scroll down on the English Resources Page to see some sample Book Reports.

Finish  Beowulf film - IF YOU MISS THE FILM, go rent it.  I found it on my cable box in the free movie section, too....

Writing Quiz -

Like yesterday, you will write two paragraphs. This time you will turn them in for credit.

Choose another hero of yours. Choose two heroic qualities they exhibit.

1) Begin each paragraph a claim sentence which states that your hero has this heroic quality.

2) In each paragraph include several specific and developed examples of evidence. For each specific example, one sentence will not be sufficient development.

3) Make sure you explain how the evidence proves your claim is true - that the person has this quality and is heroic. Do not merely restate your claim, but explain the connection between your evidence and claim.

HW -

Mentor Agreement Form and Parent Letter about proposed project due Friday March 18.

Beowulf's Last Battle - p. 52

Watch battle with Grendel's mother

Watch screenplay authors discuss changes in story

HW -

Mentor Agreement Form and Parent Letter about proposed project due Friday March 18.

Finish Film

Discuss Wednesday's in-class essay - prompt and outline comparing text to movie

Essay Rubric

Business Letter Vocab List (copy down terms and definitions if you are absent) - Test Friday

Business Letter Format (click here for a PDF template) (click here for an OWL article)

HW -

Mentor Agreement Form and Parent Letter about proposed project due Friday March 18.

Business Letter Vocab List test Friday

LATE START DAY

In-class essay - prompt and outline comparing text to movie

Essay Rubric

Begin essay.  You'll finish it in class tomorrow for the first half.  If you are absent, write it at home...

HW -

Mentor Agreement Form and Parent Letter about proposed project due Friday March 18.

Business Letter Vocab List test Friday

Finish in-class essay - prompt and outline comparing text to movie

Essay Rubric

Business Letter Vocab Activity (figure out what vocab word goes in the blank and write a new sentence using the word) - Test Friday

Formal email format

Sample Student Proposal

You can use this as a template since it is in Word.

Letter of Intent Rubric

Due Tuesday, March 22.

 HW -

Mentor Agreement Form and Parent Letter about proposed project due Friday March 18.

Business Letter Vocab List test Friday

Mentor Agreement Form and Parent Letter about proposed project due

Business Letter Vocab List test

Freewriting on internship related topics... (click here for questions)

Sample Student Proposal

You can use this as a template since it is in Word.

Proposal Letter Rubric - due Tuesday, March 22

Brainstorm five possible topic ideas. What topics are you curious to learn more about??

Media Center 2nd half

Research topics you're considering for your Research Paper.

Click here - San Diego County Library Card Registration - to get a temporary log in number until you go to a library to get a card.

You'll need to store your number in your cel phone or other reliable place to use until you get your card. 

Show the log-in number to Mr. Fox for credit.

Using your account, you can use the Gale Reference Center Gold Database - click here to log in with your account number

You will have to get a library card at one of these locations.

Mr. Fox will check for your library card next Monday.

Focused preliminary thesis, basic outline with at least three distinct sections, and five related articles printed out due Friday. (click here for Thesis Checklist Worksheet)

This all starts with READING - like choosing a book or an internship, you must do a lot of reading at this stage to try out different topics and determine if they will be good for you.

HW -

Project Proposal Letter to Mr. Fox Overview due Tuesday

Read about and research topics you're considering for your Research Paper.

Focused preliminary thesis, basic outline with at least three distinct sections, and five related articles printed out due Friday. (click here for Thesis Checklist Worksheet)

Get a Library Card at one of these locations.

Mr. Fox will check for your library card Monday, Mar. 28.

Research Paper Vocabulary List - copy down and define terms.

'How do I begin choosing a topic for my Senior Thesis Paper?' article... Copy down the underlined tips.

Choosing a thesis - do's and don'ts. (worksheet here) - copy down the basic rules in your notes for the week that you'll turn in on Friday.

.

Thesis Checklist Worksheet

HW -

Research Paper Vocabulary List - test Friday

Read about and research topics you're considering for your Research Paper.

Focused preliminary thesis, basic outline with at least three distinct sections, and five related articles printed out due Friday. (click here for Thesis Checklist Worksheet)

Get a Library Card at one of these locations.

Mr. Fox will check for your library card next Monday.

LATE START DAY

Media Center all period

Also, try the World Book cite at the Media Center Website.

Focused preliminary thesis, basic outline with at least three distinct sections, and five related articles printed out due Monday. (click here for Thesis Checklist Worksheet)

HW -

Read about and research topics you're considering for your Research Paper.

Focused preliminary thesis, basic outline with at least three distinct sections, and five related articles printed out due Monday. (click here for Thesis Checklist Worksheet)

Get a Library Card at one of these locations.

Mr. Fox will check for your library card Tuesday, April 5

Research Paper Vocabulary List - test Friday

You will have to get a library card at one of these locations.

Mr. Fox will check for your library card Tuesday, Apr. 5.

If you are under 18, you will need to have a parent with you to get that library card.

Choosing a thesis - do's and don'ts. (worksheet here) - copy down the basic rules in your notes for the week that you'll turn in on Friday.

p. 1367 - textbook - Basic outline structures

Advice from past Seniors about Thesis and Basic Outline

Things to look for on your thesis and outline

Sample Thesis Checklist for Spencer's Paper

Here's Spencer's essay on the ESRB ratings system.

Research Paper Vocabulary Sentences - using a word that fills in the blank, create your own new sentence

HW -

Read about and research topics you're considering for your Research Paper.

Focused preliminary thesis, basic outline with at least three distinct sections, and five related articles printed out due Monday. (click here for Thesis Checklist Worksheet)

Get a Library Card at one of these locations.

Mr. Fox will check for your library card Tuesday, April 5

Research Paper Vocabulary List - test Friday

Tomorrow in the Media Center, Mr. Fox will give you credit for meeting with him to get feedback about where you are in the project. Bring at least two articles with you.

Research Paper Vocabulary List - test

Media Center 2nd half

Thesis Checklist Worksheet - due Monday. Mr. Fox will give you credit for meeting with him today to get feedback about where you are in the project. Bring at least two articles with you.

OK, I have a resource that will make this process a lot easier - Opposing Viewpoints website through the County Library.

Here you can choose from topics and read a few articles regarding the issue.

HW -

Read about and research topics you're considering for your Research Paper.

Focused preliminary thesis, basic outline with at least three distinct sections, and five related articles printed out due Monday. (click here for Thesis Checklist Worksheet)

Get a Library Card at one of these locations.

Mr. Fox will check for your library card Tuesday, April 5

Media Center 2nd half

 Thesis Checklist Worksheet - due - get checked off in Media Center

Research Paper Assignment and Basic Facts Checklist.

Explain assignment below

HW -

Due Wed., April 6 -

1) Revised and sharpened thesis and outline (see student sample) (Spencer's student paper) (Charlotte's paper )

2) twelve articles with brief annotations as to where the information will be used in your essay

You will receive a significant grade in classwork and essays for having this prepared.

Here's a sample of the things I'm looking for.

Get a Library Card at one of these locations.

Mr. Fox will check for your library card Tuesday, April 5

Mr. Fox will review your Thesis Worksheet and five articles if you haven't been approved.

Grammar book, p. 448 - beginning the research paper. (scan of small purple book on research writing)

 Outlining Machine website

HW -

Due Wed. April 6 -

1) Revised and sharpened thesis and outline (see student sample) (Spencer's student paper) (Charlotte's paper )

2) twelve articles with brief annotations as to where the information will be used in your essay

You will receive a significant grade in classwork and essays for having this prepared.

Here's a sample of the things I'm looking for.

Get a Library Card at one of these locations.

Mr. Fox will check for your library card Tuesday, April 5

Test on Run-On Sentences Friday

LATE START DAY

Breaking Away

HW -

Due Wed. April 6 -

1) Revised and sharpened thesis and outline (see student sample) (Spencer's student paper) (Charlotte's paper )

2) twelve articles with brief annotations as to where the information will be used in your essay

You will receive a significant grade in classwork and essays for having this prepared.

Here's a sample of the things I'm looking for.

Get a Library Card at one of these locations.

Mr. Fox will check for your library card Tuesday, April 5

Grammar book, p. 454. (scan of small purple book on research writing)

Documenting Information - p. 459-460 and 648-660

Assessing the credibility of websites - article

HW -

Due Wed. April 6 -

1) Revised and sharpened thesis and outline (see student sample) (Spencer's student paper) (Charlotte's paper )

2) twelve articles with brief annotations as to where the information will be used in your essay

You will receive a significant grade in classwork and essays for having this prepared.

Here's a sample of the things I'm looking for.

Get a Library Card at one of these locations.

Mr. Fox will check for your library card Tuesday, April 5

Test on Run-On Sentences Friday

Media Center 2nd Half

Get checked off early on project below...

HW -

Due Wed. April 6 -

1) Revised and sharpened thesis and outline (see student sample) (Spencer's student paper) (Charlotte's paper )

2) twelve articles with brief annotations as to where the information will be used in your essay

You will receive a significant grade in classwork and essays for having this prepared.

Here's a sample of the things I'm looking for.

Get a Library Card at one of these locations.

Mr. Fox will check for your library card Tuesday, April 5

Preliminary Bibliography due Finals day...

Media Center 1st half

Preliminary Bibliography   (Gaughen's sample with annotations) (click here for sample bibliography in Word)

Preliminary Bibliography due Finals day...

LIBRARY CARD DUE

Preliminary Bibliography   (Gaughen's sample with annotations) (click here for sample bibliography in Word)

In groups of four, you will receive a few articles and books.

On your classwork for the week, create a sample bibliography for the works. Remember to alphabetize and format your alignment properly.

(if you miss this for today, do this for four of your sources and show it to Mr. Fox the next day)

click below for an easy, color-coded method of creating correct BIBLIOGRAPHICAL CITATIONS

or Easybib.com - an online bibliography machine

Or here's the MLA Guideline we'll use in class

Preliminary Bibliography due Finals day...

LATE START DAY

Media Center 1st half

Due TODAY -

1) Revised and sharpened thesis and outline (see student sample) (Spencer's student paper) (Charlotte's paper )

2) twelve articles with brief annotations as to where the information will be used in your essay

Final Midterms--Modified Bell Schedule

Media Center 1st half

BIBLIOGRAPHY DUE TODAY - Per 3

SPRING BREAK

SPRING BREAK

When is ambition greed?  And greed actually ambition?  Freewriting activity. Turn in for credit.

Introductions - p. 304

Include a Hook, Precis, and Thesis.

Possible Hooks:

1) anecdote

2) vivid descriptions

3) quote

4) surprising statement

5) general questions about the topic and possible approaches

6) defining terms

Then use a precis sentence(s) to show how the issue you've introduced is playing out. This sentence presents the issue at hand - the subject of your essay without your opinion. It is the issue that someone else might have a different opinion on than your thesis does.

End with your specific observation - that is, end with your thesis.

Some sample intros... click here.

Full essays... (Spencer's student paper) (Charlotte's paper )

(Official Sample in Microsoft Word)

Start drafting intros - hook, precis, and thesis.

'The Story of India' video - the life of the Buddha

Media Center 2nd half.

Type up a hook/precis/thesis.

Yours will be evaluated during SSR Wed/Thurs.  A revised and improved intro is due Friday.

Check intros during SSR for feedback and credit.

 The life of the Buddha

How do we reach enlightenment? How do we find our meaning of life? What will provide us with the answer? Our nirvana?

"Telephone" - Act I

Check intros during SSR for feedback and credit.

The life of the Buddha cont

Citations Vocabulary List

Using parenthetical citations - article

The Four Noble Truths

HW -

Citations Vocabulary - test Friday

First third of body section due Wed., May 4 for  review (at least three pages total)  First Body Section Rubric

STAR Testing

Per 1 and 2 only (85 min)

The Four Noble Truths

The Eightfold Path

HW -

Citations Vocabulary - test Friday

First third of body section due Wed., May 4 for  review (at least three pages total)  First Body Section Rubric

STAR Testing

Per 3 and 4 only (85 min)

The Four Noble Truths

- 3rd Period - Write for credit - Write about an attachment that challenges you.  Relate it to the Four Noble Truths.  What do you think about the Buddha's advice?

HW -

Citations Vocabulary - test Friday

First third of body section due Wed., May 4 for  review (at least three pages total)  First Body Section Rubric

Citations Vocabulary Activity - create sentences with the identified word. .

Quickwrite on your future - turn in for credit

HW -

Citations Vocabulary - test Friday

First third of body section due Wed., May 4 for  review (at least three pages total)  First Body Section Rubric

STAR Testing

(32 min)

Citations Vocabulary - test

HW -

First third of body section due Wed., May 4 for  review (at least three pages total)  First Body Section Rubric

How to annotate Macbeth Sparknotes for credit - write detailed questions in the margins. Stay an Act ahead of where we're watching in class. I'll give you credit for being prepared to watch in class daily. Here's an example with annotations.  Have a couple for each paragraph.

Macbeth Character Chart

Macbeth Introduction Powerpoint

Passive Voice (read this) and Passive Activity (do this)

HW -

Annotate Macbeth Sparknotes through the end of Act I

1st 1/3 of paper due (at least three pages) turned in for credit - due Wed

 Weak Subjects (do this) - we'll turn in a week of activities on Thursday

Check Macbeth Sparknotes

Watch Act I

HW -

Annotate Macbeth Sparknotes through the end of Act II by Thursday

1st 1/3 of paper due (at least three pages) turned in for credit - due Wed  First Body Section Rubric

1st 1/3 of paper due (at least three pages) turned in for credit - peer review

1st Half - Media Center

Take some time to get your formatting right on the different parts of your paper...

Sample Paper- use this as template for your paper

Sample Outline

Sample Cover Page

Sample Works Cited Page

2nd Half - Peer Review

First Body Section Rubric

HW -

Annotate Macbeth Sparknotes through the end of Act II by Thursday

2/3 of paper due (at least five pages)  for credit - due May 13

Check for Act II annotations

Titles - do I use quotes or underline? - do activity.

 Pre-write - You've won the lottery! 20 million dollars!

First, you relax. Then, you go on the trip you've always wanted to go on. Then, you buy a house to live in and a car.

Now what?

"Nice Work if You can Get It" - Act II

HW -

2/3 of paper due (at least five pages)  for credit - due May 13

Read Sentence Variation page p. 345 and do the Practice Activity - turn in sheets of activities since Monday.

Using Transitions within and between paragraphs

One Page Transitions List

Macbeth - Act II

HW -

2/3 of paper due (at least five pages)  for credit - due May 13

Annotate Macbeth Sparknotes through the end of Act III by Monday

Capitalization rules (quiz on Wednesday). If you missed today, copy down any rules in blue that you're unfamiliar with on pages 1-3. Then, do the activity about capitalization on page 7.

Check Act III Macbeth Sparknotes

Watch Act III

HW -

Capitalization rules - test Thursday

Capitalization rules and underlinging and using quotes for titles continued.. Copy down the basic rules on page 4-5. Do the activities on pages 6 & 8. - quiz tomorrow

Per 3 - complete Act IV notes in class

Continue with Act III

HW -

Capitalization rules - test Thursday

2/3 of paper due (at least five pages)  for credit - due May 13

Capitalization rules review game - test tomorrow (Per 1 taking the quiz today)

Per 1 Quick write

HW -

Capitalization rules - test Thursday - Per 3

2/3 of paper due (at least five pages)  for credit - due May 13

Capitalization rules - test (Per 3)

Letter to Parents about Senior Boards - have parents sign and return for credit tomorrow

Per 1 - Create your own spell

 Per 3 - Hamlet intro 

HW -

Bring Research Paper stuff to work on at the Media Center tomorrow

2/3 of paper due (at least five pages)  for credit - due May 13

2/3 of paper due - approx. 5pg shown for credit

1st Half Media Center

Per 3 - Print out Hamlet Scene Summaries

HW -

Complete Draft of Paper due on Friday, May 20

Per 3 - Print out Hamlet Scene Summaries and write notes for Act I

Per 1 - Finish presenting spells and finish Macbeth film

Per 3 - Check for Hamlet notes for Act I and continue watching Act I.

HW -

Complete Draft of Paper due on Friday, May 20

Per 1 - Finish watching Macbeth

Macbeth Scene Presentation Project - groups perform Wednesday and Thursday - see Ms. Rodriguez for instructions

Per 3 - Check for Hamlet notes for Act II

Continue watching Hamlet

HW -

Complete Draft of Paper due on Friday, May 20

HW -

Complete Draft of Paper due on Friday, May 20

2nd Half Media Center

Resolution Prewriting -(ignore)

Practice 'This I Believe' Speech - these will be given in front of the class next week.

'This I Believe' speech assignment and rubric

'This I Believe' website samples to listen to

Sample teen essays at website

Sample essays in Word

More sample essays in Word

Brief Personal Essay Writing Tips

Lists of Lessons for inspiration

HW -

Complete Draft of Paper due on Friday, May 20

Complete Draft due - peer review

- you'll get credit for having brought the draft and doing three peer reviews.

Read about good public speaking techniques

Mr. Fox's example Eulogy speech

Did you complete your Senior Project documents related to your internship?

Physcal Project Log

Mentor Verification Form

Physical Project Self-Evaluation Form

HW -

'This I Believe' Speeches given Monday through Wednesday next week.

Tuesday and Wednesday, students can go for extra credit.  Thursday and Friday students will be chosen randomly.

'This I Believe' speech assignment and rubric

Final Paper due on Wednesday, May 25

All papers must be submitted by Friday May 27th.  After that, students will not receive any credit.

What to do when things go wrong during your speech....

Work on speeches...

Conclusions p. 1361

Senior Paper Rubric

Per 3 - Hamlet

HW -

Final Paper due on Wednesday, May 25 Senior Paper Rubric

All papers must be submitted by Friday May 27th.  After that, students will not receive any credit.

'This I Believe' Speeches given Monday through Wednesday next week.

Tuesday and Wednesday, students can go for extra credit.  Thursday and Friday students will be chosen randomly.

'This I Believe' speech assignment and rubric

Media Center - 1st half, Per 1; 2nd half, Per 3

'This I Believe' speeches - for extra credit

Review Turnitin.com - see homework below

HW -

Completed paper due Wednesday. Please note, papers will not be accepted after Friday.

Also, you are to submit your paper to Turnitin.com.

Log in as a new user and create your account.

Once you have an account, you'll need to enter your class number:

4042976= Per 1
4042982= Per 3

The password is 'password'.

Follow the directions to upload and submit your paper for the Senior Thesis Paper assignment.

Senior Paper Rubric

Final Paper due on Wednesday, May 25

All papers must be submitted by Friday May 27th.  After that, students will not receive any credit.

Senior Paper Rubric

LATE START DAY

Paper due

All papers must be submitted by Friday May 27th.  After that, students will not receive any credit.

What to do when things go wrong during your speech....

'This I Believe' speeches - for extra credit

HW -

'This I Believe' Speeches given Monday through Wednesday next week.

 Thursday and Friday students will be chosen randomly.

'This I Believe' speech assignment and rubric

''This I Believe' speeches

You will be called on randomly. If you are not ready, you will be marked down.

In-Class Practice Board Speech Rubric

Outline for Speech and Business Letter to Senior Board Panel

Sample Cover Letter to Board

Sample Speeches

Assemble Portfolio

Work on speeches and portfolio in class.

Make sure to log in your Independent Reading Pages.

Sign up for Practice Board Speech

In-Class Practice Board Speech Rubric

Outline for Speech

HW -

Practice Board Speech next week

In-Class Practice Board Speech Rubric

Outline for Speech

1st Half Media Center

'This I Believe' speeches

You will be called on randomly. If you are not ready, you will be marked down.

Sample visual aides from past projects -

1) Photos from presentations - notice the photos and posters

2) Sample Powerpoint A - Spencer Mason

3) Sample Powerpoint B - Blake Goodmacher

4) Sample Powerpoint C - Damon Balfour

Assemble Portfolio

More Sample Speeches - Spring 2009

HW -

Practice Board Speech next week

In-Class Practice Board Speech Rubric

Outline for Speech

Memorial Day

HW -

Portfolios Due June 7 (Portfolios submitted after June 8 will not be accepted)

Portfolio

LATE START DAY

Media Center - 2nd Half

In-Class Presentation of Senior Board Speech

In-Class Practice Board Speech Rubric

HW -

Portfolios Due June 7 (Portfolios submitted after June 8 will not be accepted)

Portfolio

In-Class Presentation of Senior Board Speech

In-Class Practice Board Speech Rubric

HW -

Portfolios Due June 7 (Portfolios submitted after June 8 will not be accepted)

Portfolio

In-Class Presentation of Senior Board Speech

In-Class Practice Board Speech Rubric

HW -

Portfolios Due tomorrow

Portfolio

In-Class Presentation of Senior Board Speech

Senior Board Presentations for all classes - 3:15-6:30pm

Senior Board Rubric

Rubric Explained

SENIOR WEEK

SENIOR WEEK

SENIOR WEEK

Beowulf cont... p. 40

This American Life - Act Three. People Like You If You Put a Lot of Time Into Your Appearance. - why are we so interested in heroes???

HW -

Mentor Agreement Form and Parent Letter about proposed project due Friday October 8.

Beowulf cont.. p. 45

Brett Favre paragraph sample.

Who is your hero? Choose a personal hero for you that's in your life. Identify three heroic qualities they have (honesty, generosity, strength, etc.).

Choose two of these qualities.

Write two detailed CEE paragraphs proving how your personal hero has that each of these qualities.

Make sure you include multiple examples/evidence and explain how they show your hero has the quality.

Sample student paragraphs.

Begin Beowulf (2007) film - rent it if you miss it....

Beowulf's Last Battle - p. 52

Watch Beowulf battle Grendel's mother

Writing Quiz -

Like yesterday, you will write two paragraphs. This time you will turn them in for credit.

Choose another hero of yours. Choose two heroic qualities they exhibit.

1) Begin each paragraph a claim sentence which states that your hero has this heroic quality.

2) In each paragraph include several specific and developed examples of evidence. For each specific example, one sentence will not be sufficient development.

3) Make sure you explain how the evidence proves your claim is true - that the person has this quality and is heroic. Do not merely restate your claim, but explain the connection between your evidence and claim.

HW -

Mentor Agreement Form and Parent Letter about proposed project due Friday October 8.

Mentor Agreement Form and Parent Letter about proposed project due

Book Report - sign ups will be next week. People will sign up to present their reports over the last three weeks of the term. Scroll down on the English Resources Page to see some sample Book Reports.

Finish  Beowulf film - IF YOU MISS THE FILM, go rent it.  I found it on my cable box in the free movie section, too....

Discuss Monday's in-class essay - prompt and outline comparing text to movie

Essay Rubric

Beowulf In-Class Essay

Write in-class essay - prompt and outline comparing text to movie

Essay Rubric

Finish In-Class Essay

Write in-class essay - prompt and outline comparing text to movie

Essay Rubric

Sample Student Proposal read aloud

You can use this as a template since it is in Word.

Proposal Letter to Mr. Fox Overview (or on Senior Project Documents Page )

Sample Student Proposal - Page 1 - Page 2

Proposal Letter Checklist

Letter of Intent Rubric

Draft due Friday, October 15, for peer review. Final draft due, Monday, October 18.

PSAT TEST

Make sure you come to SENIOR PRESENTATIONS

Proposal Letter Checklist

Letter of Intent Rubric

Draft due Friday, October 15, for peer review. Final draft due, Monday, October 18

Business Letter Vocab List test Friday

Media Center 2nd half

Sample Student Proposal

You can use this as a template since it is in Word.

Letter of Intent Rubric

Draft due Friday, October 15, for peer review. Final draft due, Monday, October 18.

Proposal Letter Checklist

Letter of Intent Rubric

Draft due Friday, October 15, for peer review. Final draft due, Monday, October 18.

Business Letter Vocab List test Friday

Business Letter Vocab List test

Freewriting on internship related topics... (click here for questions)

Brainstorm five possible topic ideas. What topics are you curious to learn more about??

Proposal Letter Checklist

Letter of Intent Rubric

Final draft due, Monday, October 18.

Turn in  Business Letter.

Media Center 2nd half

Research topics you're considering for your Research Paper.

Click here - San Diego County Library Card Registration - to get a temporary log in number until you go to a library to get a card.

You'll need to store your number in your cel phone or other reliable place to use until you get your card. 

Show the log-in number to Mr. Fox for credit.

Using your account, you can use the Gale Reference Center Gold Database - click here to log in with your account number

You will have to get a library card at one of these locations.

Mr. Fox will check for your library card next Monday.

If you have problems you could try his codes:

ID#= 2135948

Pin = 'password'

(We will also have access to Gale Databases through our school but only for a limited time - click here to log into GALE.

Focused preliminary thesis, basic outline with at least three distinct sections, and five related articles printed out due Friday. (click here for Thesis Checklist Worksheet)

This all starts with READING - like choosing a book or an internship, you must do a lot of reading at this stage to try out different topics and determine if they will be good for you.

HW -

Project Proposal Letter to Mr. Fox Overview due Tuesday

Read about and research topics you're considering for your Research Paper.

Focused preliminary thesis, basic outline with at least three distinct sections, and five related articles printed out due Friday. (click here for Thesis Checklist Worksheet)

Get a Library Card at one of these locations.

Mr. Fox will check for your library card Monday, Nov. 1.

Research Paper Vocabulary List - copy down and define terms.

'How do I begin choosing a topic for my Senior Thesis Paper?' article... Copy down the underlined tips.

Choosing a thesis - do's and don'ts. (worksheet here) - copy down the basic rules in your notes for the week that you'll turn in on Friday.

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Thesis Checklist Worksheet

HW -

Research Paper Vocabulary List - test Friday

Read about and research topics you're considering for your Research Paper.

Focused preliminary thesis, basic outline with at least three distinct sections, and five related articles printed out due Friday. (click here for Thesis Checklist Worksheet)

Get a Library Card at one of these locations.

Mr. Fox will check for your library card next Monday.

LATE START

Research topics you're considering for your Research Paper.

Click here - San Diego County Library Card Registration - to get a temporary log in number until you go to a library to get a card.

(We will also have access to Gale Databases through our school but only for a limited time - click here to log into GALE.

Media Center all period

Also, try the World Book cite at the Media Center Website.

Focused preliminary thesis, basic outline with at least three distinct sections, and five related articles printed out due Monday. (click here for Thesis Checklist Worksheet)

HW -

Read about and research topics you're considering for your Research Paper.

Focused preliminary thesis, basic outline with at least three distinct sections, and five related articles printed out due Monday. (click here for Thesis Checklist Worksheet)

Get a Library Card at one of these locations.

Mr. Fox will check for your library card Monday, Nov. 8.

UPDATE ON GETTING A LIBRARY CARD - if you are under 18, you will need to have a parent with you to get that library card.

Choosing a thesis - do's and don'ts. (worksheet here) - copy down the basic rules in your notes for the week that you'll turn in on Friday.

Sample Thesis Checklist for Spencer's Paper

Here's Spencer's essay on the ESRB ratings system.

Research Paper Vocabulary Sentences - using a word that fills in the blank, create your own new sentence

HW -

Read about and research topics you're considering for your Research Paper.

Focused preliminary thesis, basic outline with at least three distinct sections, and five related articles printed out due Monday. (click here for Thesis Checklist Worksheet)

Get a Library Card at one of these locations.

Mr. Fox will check for your library card Monday, Nov. 8.

Research Paper Vocabulary List test

Media Center 2nd half

Gale Databases through our school but only for a limited time - click here to log into GALE.

Also, try the World Book cite at the Media Center Website.

Focused preliminary thesis, basic outline with at least three distinct sections, and five related articles printed out due Monday. (click here for Thesis Checklist Worksheet)

HW -

Read about and research topics you're considering for your Research Paper.

Focused preliminary thesis, basic outline with at least three distinct sections, and five related articles printed out due Monday. (click here for Thesis Checklist Worksheet)

Get a Library Card at one of these locations.

Mr. Fox will check for your library card Monday, Nov. 8.

Click here - San Diego County Library Card Registration - to get a temporary log in number until you go to a library to get a card.

You'll need to store your number in your cel phone or other reliable place to use until you get your card. 

 Using your account, you can use the Gale Reference Center Gold Database - click here to log in with your account number

Get a Library Card at one of these locations.

Mr. Fox will check for your library card Monday, Nov. 8.

Due Finals Day -

1) Revised and sharpened thesis and outline (see student sample) (Spencer's student paper) (Charlotte's paper )

2) twelve articles with brief annotations as to where the information will be used in your essay

You will receive a significant grade in classwork and essays for having this prepared.

Here's a sample of the things I'm looking for.

Mr. Fox will review your Thesis Worksheet and five articles if you haven't been approved.

Grammar book, p. 448 - beginning the research paper. (scan of small purple book on research writing)

Research Paper Assignment and Basic Facts Checklist.

Outlining Machine website

HW -

Due Finals Day -

1) Revised and sharpened thesis and outline (see student sample) (Spencer's student paper) (Charlotte's paper )

2) twelve articles with brief annotations as to where the information will be used in your essay

You will receive a significant grade in classwork and essays for having this prepared.

Here's a sample of the things I'm looking for.

Get a Library Card at one of these locations.

Mr. Fox will check for your library card Monday, Nov. 8.

LATE START

Media Center all period

Click here - San Diego County Library Card Registration - to get a temporary log in number until you go to a library to get a card.

You'll need to store your number in your cel phone or other reliable place to use until you get your card. 

 Using your account, you can use the Gale Reference Center Gold Database - click here to log in with your account number

Mr. Fox will review your Thesis Worksheet and five articles if you haven't been approved.

HW -

Due Finals Day -

1) Revised and sharpened thesis and outline (see student sample) (Spencer's student paper) (Charlotte's paper )

2) twelve articles with brief annotations as to where the information will be used in your essay

You will receive a significant grade in classwork and essays for having this prepared.

Here's a sample of the things I'm looking for.

Get a Library Card at one of these locations.

Mr. Fox will check for your library card Monday, Nov. 8.

Grammar book, p. 454. (scan of small purple book on research writing)

Documenting Information - p. 459-460 and 648-660

Explain homework project (see below)

HW -

Due Finals Day -

1) Revised and sharpened thesis and outline (see student sample) (Spencer's student paper) (Charlotte's paper )

2) twelve articles with brief annotations as to where the information will be used in your essay

You will receive a significant grade in classwork and essays for having this prepared.

Here's a sample of the things I'm looking for.

Get a Library Card at one of these locations.

Mr. Fox will check for your library card Monday, Nov. 8.

1) Revised and sharpened thesis and outline (see student sample) (Spencer's student paper) (Charlotte's paper )

2) twelve articles with brief annotations as to where the information will be used in your essay

You will receive a significant grade in classwork and essays for having this prepared.

Here's a sample of the things I'm looking for.

Get a Library Card at one of these locations.

Mr. Fox will check for your library card Monday, Nov. 8.

Last Book Reports

Breaking Away

1) Revised and sharpened thesis and outline (see student sample) (Spencer's student paper) (Charlotte's paper )

2) twelve articles with brief annotations as to where the information will be used in your essay

You will receive a significant grade in classwork and essays for having this prepared.

Here's a sample of the things I'm looking for.

Get a Library Card at one of these locations.

Mr. Fox will check for your library card Monday, Nov. 8.

FINALS 1-2

Media Center 2nd half

1) Revised and sharpened thesis and outline (see student sample) (Spencer's student paper) (Charlotte's paper )

2) twelve articles with brief annotations as to where the information will be used in your essay

You will receive a significant grade in classwork and essays for having this prepared.

Here's a sample of the things I'm looking for.

Assessing the credibility of websites - article

Preliminary Bibliography   (Gaughen's sample with annotations) (click here for sample bibliography in Word)

In groups of four, you will receive a few articles and books.

On your classwork for the week, create a sample bibliography for the works. Remember to alphabetize and format your alignment properly.

(if you miss this for today, do this for four of your sources and show it to Mr. Fox the next day)

click below for an easy, color-coded method of creating correct BIBLIOGRAPHICAL CITATIONS

or Easybib.com - an online bibliography machine

Documenting Information - p. 459-460 and 648-660

Using parenthetical citations - article

HW -

Due on Wednesday November 10...

a) Introduction (hook, precis, thesis)

b) Preliminary bibliography (at least 10 sources)

Get a Library Card at one of these locations.

Mr. Fox will check for your library card Monday, Nov. 8.

Check for County Library Cards

Buddhism Vocabularuy list - copy down and define if you're not in class. Test on Wednesday.

Introductions - p. 304

Include a Hook, Precis, and Thesis.

Possible Hooks:

1) anecdote

2) vivid descriptions

3) quote

4) surprising statement

5) general questions about the topic and possible approaches

6) defining terms

Then use a precis sentence(s) to show how the issue you've introduced is playing out. This sentence presents the issue at hand - the subject of your essay without your opinion. It is the issue that someone else might have a different opinion on than your thesis does.

End with your specific observation - that is, end with your thesis.

Some sample intros... click here.

Full essays... (Spencer's student paper) (Charlotte's paper )

(Official Sample in Microsoft Word)

Draft

HW -

Due on Wednesday November 10...

a) Introduction (hook, precis, thesis)

b) Preliminary bibliography (at least 10 sources)

Buddhism Vocabularuy list - Test on Wednesday.

Get a Library Card at one of these locations.

Buddhism Vocabularuy Cartoon activity - beneath your last activity number from one to eleven; then, create sentences with the words to describe the pictures

or

Buddhism Vocabulary Sentences - figure out what word goes in the blank and write a sentence of your own using that word.

Media Center 2nd half

(click here for sample bibliography in Word)

HW -

Due on Wednesday November 10...

a) Introduction (hook, precis, thesis)

b) Preliminary bibliography (at least 10 sources)

Buddhism Vocabularuy list - Test on Wednesday.

Get a Library Card at one of these locations.

 Buddhism Vocabularuy list - Test

'The Story of India' video - the life of the Buddha

Peer Review Hooks

HW -

Due on Friday  November 19...

First third of body section for Mr. Fox's review (at least three pages total including the Introduction). First Body Section Rubric

Please also include updated Outline and Thesis.

VETERANS' DAY HOLIDAY

VETERANS' DAY HOLIDAY

Citations Vocabulary List

The life of the Buddha

Ian Isom Research Paper - sample

Good body paragraph discussion. Analyze passage from Seabiscuit.

What is the claim of the entire section?

How does each body paragraph follow a CEE format to prove the thesis?

HW -

Due on Friday  November 19...      First third of body section for Mr. Fox's review (at least three pages total including the Introduction). First Body Section Rubric

Please also include updated Outline and Thesis.

Citations Vocabulary List Thursday

Mr. Fox out.....

Finish video on the life of the Buddha

HW -

Due on Friday  November 19...      First third of body section for Mr. Fox's review (at least three pages total including the Introduction). First Body Section Rubric

Please also include updated Outline and Thesis.

Citations Vocabulary List Thursday

LATE START

Using Quotations in the body of your essay - article

Inserting Quotes in your Essay (click here for instructive webpage) - copy down the basic rules in bold.

Two better papers using multiple sources in paragraphs -

Platt on Effects of Ocean Pollution

Burbaum on New Solar Power Technologies

The Four Noble Truths

HW -

Due on Friday  November 19...      First third of body section for Mr. Fox's review (at least three pages total including the Introduction). First Body Section Rubric

Please also include updated Outline and Thesis.

Citations Vocabulary List Thursday - CANCELLED

HW -

Due on Friday  November 19...      First third of body section for Mr. Fox's review (at least three pages total including the Introduction). First Body Section Rubric

Please also include updated Outline and Thesis.

Peer Review - 1st 1/3 of paper

How do we reach enlightenment? How do we find our meaning of life? What will provide us with the answer? Our nirvana?

"Telephone" - Act I

HW -

Print out Macbeth Sparknotes by Tuesday, November 30

Second third of body section due for Mr. Fox's review (at least three pages total) Monday, Dec 6.

THANKSGIVING BREAK

THANKSGIVING BREAK

THANKSGIVING BREAK

THANKSGIVING BREAK

Return first third of essays.

Parenthetical Citations rules - PARENTHETICAL CITATION information

How to annotate Macbeth Sparknotes for credit - write detailed questions in the margins. Stay an Act ahead of where we're watching in class. I'll give you credit for being prepared to watch in class daily.

Macbeth Character Chart

Macbeth Introduction Powerpoint

Passive Voice (read first page and do second activity) - we'll do a different activity each day and turn them in on Friday for credit

HW -

Print out and Annotate Macbeth Sparknotes through the end of Act I

Second third of body section due for Mr. Fox's review (at least three pages total) Monday, Dec 6.

Check Macbeth Sparknotes for Act I

Watch Act I

Passive Activity (do this)

HW -

 Macbeth Sparknotes Act II by Thursday

Second third of body section due for Mr. Fox's review (at least three pages total) Monday, Dec 6.

LATE START

Finish Act I

"Nice Work if You can Get It" - Act II

HW -

 Macbeth Sparknotes - Act II annotated by tomorrow

Second third of body section due for Mr. Fox's review (at least three pages total) Monday, Dec 6.

Check Macbeth Sparknotes and begin Act II

Macbeth Sparknotes - Act III annotated by tomorrow

Continue Act III

Using Transitions within and between paragraphs

One Page Transitions List

Read Sentence Variation page p. 345 and do the Practice Activity - turn in sheets of activities today.

Using Passive Voice (read the first part and do the second five questions putting sentences into Passive Voice) - we'll turn in a week of activities on Friday

Weak Subjects (do this) - we'll turn in a week of activities on Friday

HW -

Second third of body section due for Mr. Fox's review (at least three pages total) Monday, Dec 6.

Second third of body section due

Look at sample paper on Senior Project Web Page and use it as a template for your

a) cover page

b) outline

c) paper

d) bibliography

Continue Act III

HW -

Complete draft of paper due for Peer Review - Friday, Dec. 10

Macbeth Sparknotes - Act IV annotated by tomorrow

Check Act IV Sparknotes - continue with Act IV of film

Capitalization rules (quiz on Friday). If you missed today, copy down any rules in blue that you're unfamiliar with on pages 1-3. Then, do the activity about capitalization on page 7.

HW -

Complete draft of paper due for Peer Review - Friday, Dec. 10

Capitalization and Titles test - Thursday

Act V Sparknote annotations

HW -

Complete draft of paper due for Peer Review - Friday, Dec. 10

Capitalization and Titles test - tomorrow

Capitalization rules test

Review
Senior Paper Rubric

Continue Act V

Analyze two of the three soliloquies. Start by writing down a phrase that sticks out for you. Then freewrite - what are the states of mind in each?  how are they similar and how do they contrast? - then, go on to another quote.  Write a page.

HW -

Complete draft of paper due for Peer Review - Friday, Dec. 10

Complete draft of paper due for Peer Review

Senior Paper Rubric

Peer Review two papers

Finish Act V

More writing to add to yesterday...

What would a Buddhist say about Macbeth?  What do you think about their analysis?

HW -

Research Paper due Wednesday, Dec 15.  
Senior Paper Rubric

Mr. Fox will not accept late papers after Dec. 17

Throne of Blood intro and begin film

Conclusions p. 1361

Review Turnitin.com - see homework below

HW - Completed paper due Wednesday. Please note, papers will not be accepted after Friday.

Also, you are to submit your paper to Turnitin.com.

Log in as a new user and create your account.

Once you have an account, you'll need to enter your class number:

3692305= Per 1
3692308= Per 2 3692310= Per 3

The password is 'password'.

Follow the directions to upload and submit your paper for the Senior Thesis Paper assignment.

Senior Paper Rubric

Continue Throne of Blood

Noh Theater introduction

Kabuki Theater introduction

HW - Completed paper due Wednesday. Please note, papers will not be accepted after Friday.

Also, you are to submit your paper to Turnitin.com. See Monday's instructions

LATE START

Research Paper Due Today

 Last Day Mr. Fox will take papers for any credit will be Friday...

Continue Throne of Blood

Finish  Throne of Blood

1a, 2b, 3b Media Center

Last Day Mr. Fox will take papers for any credit...

Class Party

WINTER HOLIDAY

WINTER HOLIDAY

WINTER HOLIDAY

WINTER HOLIDAY

WINTER HOLIDAY

WINTER HOLIDAY

WINTER HOLIDAY

WINTER HOLIDAY

Resolution Prewriting - Start by making two lists:

a) a big list of things you should be doing to make your life better

b) choose some of the first list that you think you can do within your limitations during the next year

Practice 'This I Believe' Speech - these will be given in front of the class Wednesday, Thursday and Friday

'This I Believe' speech assignment and rubric

'This I Believe' website samples to listen to

Sample teen essays at website

Sample essays in Word

More sample essays in Word

Brief Personal Essay Writing Tips

Lists of Lessons for inspiration

HW -

'This I Believe' Speeches given Monday through Wednesday next week.

Monday, students can go for extra credit. Tuesday and Wednesday, students will be chosen randomly.

'This I Believe' speech assignment and rubric

Print out Henry V Sparknotes

Here's an analysis of each scene of Henry V if you're interested as well.

Annotate and bring to class Act I of the Sparknotes by Wednesday 

Read about good public speaking techniques

Mr. Fox's example Eulogy speech

Did you complete your Senior Project documents related to your internship?

Physcal Project Log

Mentor Verification Form

Physical Project Self-Evaluation Form

Henry V Powerpoint

HW -

'This I Believe' Speeches given Monday through Wednesday next week.

Monday, students can go for extra credit. Tuesday and Wednesday, students will be chosen randomly.

'This I Believe' speech assignment and rubric

Print out Henry V Sparknotes

Here's an analysis of each scene of Henry V if you're interested as well.

Annotate and bring to class Act I of the Sparknotes by Wednesday 

LATE START

Check Henry V Sparknotes Act I

Begin Henry V

Discuss Chorus - Act I

HW -

'This I Believe' Speeches given Monday through Wednesday next week.

Monday, students can go for extra credit. Tuesday and Wednesday, students will be chosen randomly.

'This I Believe' speech assignment and rubric

Print out Henry V Sparknotes

Here's an analysis of each scene of Henry V if you're interested as well.

Annotate through Act III-Scene iii and bring to class on Thursday

Mr. Fox sick....

Watch Henry V

HW -

'This I Believe' Speeches given Monday through Wednesday

'This I Believe' speech assignment and rubric

Monday, students can go for extra credit. Tuesday and Wednesday, students will be chosen randomly.

Print out Henry V Sparknotes

Here's an analysis of each scene of Henry V if you're interested as well.

Annotate through Act III-Scene iii and bring to class on Friday

Check Sparknotes through Act III, Scene iii

What to do when things go wrong during your speech....

HW -

'This I Believe' Speeches given Monday through Wednesday

'This I Believe' speech assignment and rubric

Monday, students can go for extra credit. Tuesday and Wednesday, students will be chosen randomly.

Mr. Fox sick....

Watch The Graduate

HW -

'This I Believe' Speeches given Monday through Wednesday

'This I Believe' speech assignment and rubric

'This I Believe' speeches

You will be called on randomly. If you are not ready, you will be marked down.

Letter to Parents about Senior Boards - return by Thursday

HW -

Annotate through Act IV by tomorrow

Letter to Parents about Senior Boards - return by Thursday

'This I Believe' Speeches given Monday through Wednesday

'This I Believe' speech assignment and rubric

'This I Believe' speeches

Watch Henry V - Act IV - check for annotations

HW -

Letter to Parents about Senior Boards - return by Thursday

'This I Believe' Speeches given Monday through Friday

'This I Believe' speech assignment and rubric

'This I Believe' speeches

Watch Henry V - Act IV

In-Class Practice Board Speech Rubric

Outline for Speech and Business Letter to Senior Board Panel

Sample Cover Letter to Board

Sample Speeches

Assemble Portfolio

Work on speeches and portfolio in class.

Make sure to log in your Independent Reading Pages.

The Art of War - Chapter One

HW -

Annotate through Act V by tomorrow

'This I Believe' speeches

Sample visual aides from past projects -

1) Photos from presentations - notice the photos and posters

2) Sample Powerpoint A - Spencer Mason

3) Sample Powerpoint B - Blake Goodmacher

4) Sample Powerpoint C - Damon Balfour

Assemble Portfolio

More Sample Speeches - Spring 2009

MLK HOLIDAY

In-Class Presentation of Senior Board Speech

In-Class Practice Board Speech Rubric

The Battle of Agincourt - powerpoint

The Art of War - Chapter One

LATE START

In-Class Presentation of Senior Board Speech

In-Class Practice Board Speech Rubric

In-Class Presentation of Senior Board Speech

In-Class Practice Board Speech Rubric

Watch Henry V - Act V

In-Class Presentation of Senior Board Speech

In-Class Practice Board Speech Rubric

HW -

Portfolios Due Tuesday

Portfolio rubric

In-Class Presentation of Senior Board Speech

In-Class Practice Board Speech Rubric

Get times for presentations on Thursday

HW -

Portfolios Due tomorrow

Portfolio

In-Class Presentation of Senior Board Speech

In-Class Practice Board Speech Rubric

Portfolios Due Today

Portfolio rubric

In-Class Presentation of Senior Board Speech

In-Class Practice Board Speech Rubric

FINALS 1 -2

Senior Board Presentations for all classes - 1-4:30pm

Senior Board Rubric

Rubric Explained