Periods 1, 2 & 7 will have fifty minutes to begin reading their book selection for their first quarter book report.
Periods 5 & 6 had fifty minutes of study hall to free up fifty minutes of outside-of-class time to begin reading their book selection for their first quarter book report.
Homework: Bring a signed approval form for your first quarter book report selection.
Thursday, September 6, 2012
Period Seven Study Hall
Period Seven has four periods this week; whereas, the other periods have three; therefore, Period Seven had a study hall today to keep the periods in sync.
Tomorrow, they will have their quiz over "Sonata for Harp and Bicycle."
Tomorrow, they will have their quiz over "Sonata for Harp and Bicycle."
Wednesday, September 5, 2012
Tenth Class Period: Point of View
(Wednesday, September 5th for Periods 5, 6 & 7 and Thursday, September 6th for Periods 1 & 2)
Devotional Text and Prayer:
"For your ways are in full view of the Lord,
and he examines all your paths."
Proverbs 5:21
Quiz: The Scarlet Ibis
Students read through a handout illustrating the four common points of view and then read Rumer Godden's "You Need to Go Upstairs."
Homework: Read Sonata for Harp and Bicycle.
Devotional Text and Prayer:
"For your ways are in full view of the Lord,
and he examines all your paths."
Proverbs 5:21
Quiz: The Scarlet Ibis
Students read through a handout illustrating the four common points of view and then read Rumer Godden's "You Need to Go Upstairs."
Homework: Read Sonata for Harp and Bicycle.
Tuesday, September 4, 2012
Ninth Class Period: Flat/Round & Static/Dynamic Characters
(Monday, September 4th for Periods 2,5, 6 & 7 and Tuesday, September 5th for Period 1.)
Devotional Text:
"Get wisdom, get understanding,
do not forget my words or turn away from them.
Do not forsake wisdom, and she will protect you;
love her, and she will over you."
Proverbs 4:5 & 6
A substitute covered Mr. Stone's classes today. He had to stay home with his daughter who is ill.
Students were to work with a partner to complete their worksheet packet:
"Blues Ain't No Mockin Bird" Build Vocabulary (Worksheet 145)
"Blues Ain't No Mockin Bird" Literary Analysis: Direct & Indirect Characterization (Worksheet 148)
"Blues Ain't No Mockin Bird" Build Grammar Skills: Infinitive Phrases (Worksheet 146)
"The Scarlet Ibis" Build Vocabulary (Worksheet 141)
"The Scarlet Ibis" Build Grammar Skills: Gerund Phrases (Worksheet 142)
Students were expected to complete the worksheets during class time; however, if any did not finish them, they can complete them for homework along with their reading.
Homework: Read "The Scarlet Ibis" (554-564)
Devotional Text:
"Get wisdom, get understanding,
do not forget my words or turn away from them.
Do not forsake wisdom, and she will protect you;
love her, and she will over you."
Proverbs 4:5 & 6
A substitute covered Mr. Stone's classes today. He had to stay home with his daughter who is ill.
Students were to work with a partner to complete their worksheet packet:
"Blues Ain't No Mockin Bird" Build Vocabulary (Worksheet 145)
"Blues Ain't No Mockin Bird" Literary Analysis: Direct & Indirect Characterization (Worksheet 148)
"Blues Ain't No Mockin Bird" Build Grammar Skills: Infinitive Phrases (Worksheet 146)
"The Scarlet Ibis" Build Vocabulary (Worksheet 141)
"The Scarlet Ibis" Build Grammar Skills: Gerund Phrases (Worksheet 142)
Students were expected to complete the worksheets during class time; however, if any did not finish them, they can complete them for homework along with their reading.
Homework: Read "The Scarlet Ibis" (554-564)
Thursday, August 30, 2012
No Homework Over Labor Day Weekend
There is no homework for students for English I over the Labor Day Weekend. Enjoy a fun time with family and friends!
Seventh/Eighth Period: To Kill a Mockingbird Test
(Thursday, August 30th for all periods)
Students took a fifty-question objective test over Harper Lee's "To Kill a Mockingbird," including matching, true-or-false, and multiple choice questions.
After the test, students had time to work on homework for another class.
Near the end of the period, Mr. Stone reminded students that they will write four book reports for English I this year--one report per quarter. (Deadline dates for each report are listed in the course syllabus.)
Students get to choose the grade-appropriate book they read for each book report. Students will take home a parent approval form next week for their parent(s)/guardian(s) to approve their book choices and to verify that the students have not previously read the book.
Mr. Stone will have final approval of the students' selection, considering each book's reading level, substance, and moral appropriateness.
No Homework
Students took a fifty-question objective test over Harper Lee's "To Kill a Mockingbird," including matching, true-or-false, and multiple choice questions.
After the test, students had time to work on homework for another class.
Near the end of the period, Mr. Stone reminded students that they will write four book reports for English I this year--one report per quarter. (Deadline dates for each report are listed in the course syllabus.)
Students get to choose the grade-appropriate book they read for each book report. Students will take home a parent approval form next week for their parent(s)/guardian(s) to approve their book choices and to verify that the students have not previously read the book.
Mr. Stone will have final approval of the students' selection, considering each book's reading level, substance, and moral appropriateness.
No Homework
Wednesday, August 29, 2012
More Things to Consider for the To Kill a Mockingbird Test
Be sure you can identify the historical period (when the story takes place), the geographical location (where the story takes place--country, region, state, town), the cultural milieu (the surrounding culture).
Know what the title of the book means. See Chapter 10.
How is Mrs. Dubose courageous? How is Atticus courageous?
Where is there prejudice in the story? Think of examples of fear, blindness, anger, ignorance. What culture understandings and ignorance are present when the children go to church with Calpurnia? How is the jury prejudice?
Review Atticus's question of Mayella Ewell, Atticus' speech to the jury (chapter 20) and Jem's reaction to the verdict.
What is the fate of Tom Robinson, Bob Ewell, and Boo Radley.
Expect matching questions, true and false, and multiple choice.
Know what the title of the book means. See Chapter 10.
How is Mrs. Dubose courageous? How is Atticus courageous?
Where is there prejudice in the story? Think of examples of fear, blindness, anger, ignorance. What culture understandings and ignorance are present when the children go to church with Calpurnia? How is the jury prejudice?
Review Atticus's question of Mayella Ewell, Atticus' speech to the jury (chapter 20) and Jem's reaction to the verdict.
What is the fate of Tom Robinson, Bob Ewell, and Boo Radley.
Expect matching questions, true and false, and multiple choice.
Seventh/Eighth Class Period: "Blues Ain't No Mockin' Bird"--More on Character
(Wednesday, August 29 for Periods 5 & 6 and Thursday, August 30 for Periods 1, 2 & 7)
As a devotional, Mr. Stone discussed William James statement, "If you want a quality, act as if you already have it," as well as the adage, "We are what we do."
Students completed their character journal entry (R7).
They then read "Blues Ain't No Mockin' Bird" (570+) and took a quiz .
Students labeled the "Sample Character Traits" handout "L8" and on the top of an additional piece of notebook paper wrote "Second Character Journal Entry." They labeled this second entry "R8." Students were to write at least a half-a-page where they named a character trait they desire and describe the actions they would take if they had that trait.
Homework for Periods 5 & 6: Study for To Kill a Mockingbird test.
As a devotional, Mr. Stone discussed William James statement, "If you want a quality, act as if you already have it," as well as the adage, "We are what we do."
Students completed their character journal entry (R7).
They then read "Blues Ain't No Mockin' Bird" (570+) and took a quiz .
Students labeled the "Sample Character Traits" handout "L8" and on the top of an additional piece of notebook paper wrote "Second Character Journal Entry." They labeled this second entry "R8." Students were to write at least a half-a-page where they named a character trait they desire and describe the actions they would take if they had that trait.
Homework for Periods 5 & 6: Study for To Kill a Mockingbird test.
Tuesday, August 28, 2012
Sixth Period: Characterization
(Tuesday, August 28 for Periods 2, 5, & 6 and Wednesday, August 29 for Periods 1 & 7)
Mr. Stone shared a poem ("I Don't Want to Wait Until You Die")that he wrote in response to Randy Roberts' recent sermon on friendship at the Loma Linda University Church.
Quiz: "The Red-Headed League"
Mr. Stone gave notes on characterization (character, indirect characterization, direct characterization, protagonist, antagonist, hero/heroine, and villain).
The class discussed who was the protagonist(s) and antagonist(s) in the stories they have read so far.
Students were given two options for their second journal entry (R7). They could discuss whether heroes have responsibilities, or create a character.
Homework: Students should finish reading the summer reading book (To Kill a Mockingbird) and/or review for their test on August 30th.
Mr. Stone shared a poem ("I Don't Want to Wait Until You Die")that he wrote in response to Randy Roberts' recent sermon on friendship at the Loma Linda University Church.
Quiz: "The Red-Headed League"
Mr. Stone gave notes on characterization (character, indirect characterization, direct characterization, protagonist, antagonist, hero/heroine, and villain).
The class discussed who was the protagonist(s) and antagonist(s) in the stories they have read so far.
Students were given two options for their second journal entry (R7). They could discuss whether heroes have responsibilities, or create a character.
Homework: Students should finish reading the summer reading book (To Kill a Mockingbird) and/or review for their test on August 30th.
Monday, August 27, 2012
Fifth Class Period: Peanuts
(Monday, August 27 for Periods 1,2, 5, & 6 and Tuesday, August 28 for Period 7)
For a devotional, Mr. Stone discussed the lyrics of the song "They Will Know We Are Christians by Our Love" in contrast to the characters in "One Ordinary Day with Peanuts."
Quiz: "One Ordinary Day with Peanuts"
Mr. Stone discussed the current popularity of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's hero--Sherlock Holmes. Students began reading Doyle's "The Red-Headed League" while Mr. Stone checked for completed work in the students' notebooks.
Homework: Finish reading "The Red-Headed League."
For a devotional, Mr. Stone discussed the lyrics of the song "They Will Know We Are Christians by Our Love" in contrast to the characters in "One Ordinary Day with Peanuts."
Quiz: "One Ordinary Day with Peanuts"
Mr. Stone discussed the current popularity of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's hero--Sherlock Holmes. Students began reading Doyle's "The Red-Headed League" while Mr. Stone checked for completed work in the students' notebooks.
Homework: Finish reading "The Red-Headed League."
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