Trimester 2 - Week #1
Assignments for English 10A - Monday, 11/30/20
Went over Classroom Guidelines and Syllabus for Eng 10A found on Mr. Rupp's website
Went over SS terminology for review - took notes from online document provided!
Went over Classroom Guidelines and Syllabus for Eng 10A found on Mr. Rupp's website
Went over SS terminology for review - took notes from online document provided!
Assignments for English 10A - Tuesday, 12/1/20
Showed Ojibwe Migration Map from Google Images
Assigned Characterization to two separate groups - Part I or Part II - focus on the characters in that section only
Assigned everyone to look for/highlight key phrases/diction, along with identifying the 7 or so Native American words from the story
Read "The Shawl" for Thursday and identify the above concepts - be ready to share on Thursday
Showed Ojibwe Migration Map from Google Images
Assigned Characterization to two separate groups - Part I or Part II - focus on the characters in that section only
Assigned everyone to look for/highlight key phrases/diction, along with identifying the 7 or so Native American words from the story
Read "The Shawl" for Thursday and identify the above concepts - be ready to share on Thursday
Assignments for English 10A - Thursday, 12/3/20
Discussed characterization from "The Shawl" (parts I and II)
Discussed diction - both Native American and key phrases/sentences from Parts I and II
For tomorrow, read and highlight/list Themes that emerge as well as Symbolism from "The Shawl"
Discussed characterization from "The Shawl" (parts I and II)
Discussed diction - both Native American and key phrases/sentences from Parts I and II
For tomorrow, read and highlight/list Themes that emerge as well as Symbolism from "The Shawl"
Assignments for English 10A - Friday, 12/4/20
Discussed Symbolism from "The Shawl" - Took notes on each of these
Discussed Thematic Topics from "The Shawl"
Discussed Setting and POV from "The Shawl"
Discussed Symbolism from "The Shawl" - Took notes on each of these
Discussed Thematic Topics from "The Shawl"
Discussed Setting and POV from "The Shawl"
Week #2 -
Assignments for English 10A - Monday, 12/7/20
Went over Usage for the Week #1 - Took notes
Reviewed Prepositions and use of Pronouns as Objects of Prepositions - did Kahoot review
Went over what is going to be on the quiz tomorrow over "The Shawl" - 15 multiple choice + 1 essay (What is the most important sentence in the entire short story? Why? You must provide 3 diverse reasons with some support - 5 pts)
Also, you are to join NoRedInk.com with the link provided on Classroom and do the assigned modules until you reach mastery (100%)
Went over Usage for the Week #1 - Took notes
Reviewed Prepositions and use of Pronouns as Objects of Prepositions - did Kahoot review
Went over what is going to be on the quiz tomorrow over "The Shawl" - 15 multiple choice + 1 essay (What is the most important sentence in the entire short story? Why? You must provide 3 diverse reasons with some support - 5 pts)
Also, you are to join NoRedInk.com with the link provided on Classroom and do the assigned modules until you reach mastery (100%)
Assignments for English 10A - Tuesday, 12/8/20
Discussed finishing noredink.com modules
Gave two-part "The Shawl" quiz - Essay + Multiple Choice section online
Read "To Build a Fire" for Thursday!
Discussed finishing noredink.com modules
Gave two-part "The Shawl" quiz - Essay + Multiple Choice section online
Read "To Build a Fire" for Thursday!
Assignments for English 10A - Thursday, 12/10/20
Showed map of Alaskan Yukon Territory where the story takes place
Showed YouTube clip of "10 Essentials to Survive Freezing to Death"
Began talking about the character of The Man in the story
For tomorrow, do and turn in the Knowledge vs. Instinct Chart on Classroom - need 7 each + page numbers where found
Showed map of Alaskan Yukon Territory where the story takes place
Showed YouTube clip of "10 Essentials to Survive Freezing to Death"
Began talking about the character of The Man in the story
For tomorrow, do and turn in the Knowledge vs. Instinct Chart on Classroom - need 7 each + page numbers where found
Assignments for English 10A - Friday, 12/11/20
Talked about some "blunders" that the man made in "To Build a Fire"
Discussed foreshadowing in the story
Discussed the relationship between the man and the dog - plus any changes that occurred in the relationship
Talked about what it takes to actually "build a fire"
For Monday, come up with 6-10 thematic topics that the story deals with
Took Usage Quiz #1 online
Talked about some "blunders" that the man made in "To Build a Fire"
Discussed foreshadowing in the story
Discussed the relationship between the man and the dog - plus any changes that occurred in the relationship
Talked about what it takes to actually "build a fire"
For Monday, come up with 6-10 thematic topics that the story deals with
Took Usage Quiz #1 online
Week #3 -
Assignments for English 10A - Monday, 12/14/20
Went over Usage for the Week #2
Discussed Symbols in "To Build a Fire"
Discussed Thematic Topics for "To Build a Fire" - listed several
Referred to website on Classroom - "How to Write a Sentence Theme for a Short Story" -- emphasized No Cliches, No Commands, No Characters
Write a sentence theme for tomorrow - must express a main message/lesson that the author had in mind to teach us about one main concept/thematic topic
Went over Usage for the Week #2
Discussed Symbols in "To Build a Fire"
Discussed Thematic Topics for "To Build a Fire" - listed several
Referred to website on Classroom - "How to Write a Sentence Theme for a Short Story" -- emphasized No Cliches, No Commands, No Characters
Write a sentence theme for tomorrow - must express a main message/lesson that the author had in mind to teach us about one main concept/thematic topic
Assignments for English 10A - Tuesday, 12/15/20
Introduced Appositive Phrases
Did Appositive Phrase Handout together
Showed prompt for "To Build a Fire" Essay for quiz on Thursday - on Google Classroom
Assigned Noredink.com module for Appositives before students leave for the day (5 pts.)
Introduced Appositive Phrases
Did Appositive Phrase Handout together
Showed prompt for "To Build a Fire" Essay for quiz on Thursday - on Google Classroom
Assigned Noredink.com module for Appositives before students leave for the day (5 pts.)
Assignments for English 10A - Thursday, 12/17/20
Reviewed for Usage Quiz #2
Explained rubric for quiz
Took "To Build a Fire" quiz (Multiple Choice and Essay)
Reviewed for Usage Quiz #2
Explained rubric for quiz
Took "To Build a Fire" quiz (Multiple Choice and Essay)
Assignments for English 10A - Friday, 12/18/20
Took Usage Quiz #2
Listened to Ted Talk "Native Prisoners of War" Aaron Huey (YouTube clip - 15 min)
Read first part of "The Medicine Bag" by Virginia Driving Hawk Sneve - read the rest for homework
Took Usage Quiz #2
Listened to Ted Talk "Native Prisoners of War" Aaron Huey (YouTube clip - 15 min)
Read first part of "The Medicine Bag" by Virginia Driving Hawk Sneve - read the rest for homework
Week #4 -
Assignments for English 10A - Monday, 1/4/21
Reviewed for tomorrow's Usage Quiz #2 w/PP
Reviewed the concept of Rite of Passage and gave examples
Reviewed characters from the story "The Medicine Bag" - Martin, Cheryl, Marie, Dad, and Great Grandpa (Joe Iron Shell)
Discussed basic symbols from the story
Discussed static vs. dynamic characters - assigned 10 pt. tracing of Martin's dynamic character using bullets and brief explanations of his character in parentheses
Saw video clip of Apache girl going through a rite of passage (11:00) on YouTube (related to "The Medicine Bag")
Reviewed for tomorrow's Usage Quiz #2 w/PP
Reviewed the concept of Rite of Passage and gave examples
Reviewed characters from the story "The Medicine Bag" - Martin, Cheryl, Marie, Dad, and Great Grandpa (Joe Iron Shell)
Discussed basic symbols from the story
Discussed static vs. dynamic characters - assigned 10 pt. tracing of Martin's dynamic character using bullets and brief explanations of his character in parentheses
Saw video clip of Apache girl going through a rite of passage (11:00) on YouTube (related to "The Medicine Bag")
Assignments for English 10A - Tuesday, 1/5/21
Introduced Participles/Participial Phrases and did practice handout
Assigned NoRedInk.com modules for Thursday over Participial Phrases and Commas with Introductory Phrases
Discussed thematic topics that arose in "The Medicine Bag"
Assigned for Thursday a sentence theme for "The Medicine Bag" - no cliches, no commands, no characters - make a statement or truth about life/human existence
Introduced Participles/Participial Phrases and did practice handout
Assigned NoRedInk.com modules for Thursday over Participial Phrases and Commas with Introductory Phrases
Discussed thematic topics that arose in "The Medicine Bag"
Assigned for Thursday a sentence theme for "The Medicine Bag" - no cliches, no commands, no characters - make a statement or truth about life/human existence
Assignments for English 10A - Thursday, 1/7/21
Discussed issues with sentence themes turned in from the other day! Gave some examples and things to avoid
Introduced Gerund Phrases on PP and did practice handout together
Discussed issues with sentence themes turned in from the other day! Gave some examples and things to avoid
Introduced Gerund Phrases on PP and did practice handout together
Assignments for English 10A - Friday, 1/8/21
Brainstormed ideas surrounding the word "control" - what can we control? what can't we control?
Watched a clip of "Pilgrims, Puritans, Separatists" to find out the difference between them
Shared interactive website on the Salem Witchcraft Trials
Brainstormed ideas surrounding the word "control" - what can we control? what can't we control?
Watched a clip of "Pilgrims, Puritans, Separatists" to find out the difference between them
Shared interactive website on the Salem Witchcraft Trials
Week # 5 -
Assignments for English 10A - Monday, 1/11/21
Went over Classroom Guidelines with Powtoons and handout
Went over Safety Procedures - Tornado, Fire, Lockdowns (3)
Assigned on Classroom reading of "The Salem (and Other) Witch Hunts" article by Mike Kubic. Listened to a portion first and then read the rest on their own. Did Discussion Check questions independently.
Went over Classroom Guidelines with Powtoons and handout
Went over Safety Procedures - Tornado, Fire, Lockdowns (3)
Assigned on Classroom reading of "The Salem (and Other) Witch Hunts" article by Mike Kubic. Listened to a portion first and then read the rest on their own. Did Discussion Check questions independently.
Assignments for English 10A - Tuesday, 1/12/21
Did Quickwrite: "Crucible - Fear"
Showed crucible definitions on board along with Google images
Went over vocabulary for Act I - took notes over definitions/parts of speech
Passed out textbooks - took numbers
Filled in slip of paper for name drawings
Read aloud pp. 1216-1219 in The Crucible
Did Quickwrite: "Crucible - Fear"
Showed crucible definitions on board along with Google images
Went over vocabulary for Act I - took notes over definitions/parts of speech
Passed out textbooks - took numbers
Filled in slip of paper for name drawings
Read aloud pp. 1216-1219 in The Crucible
Assignments for English 10A - Thursday, 1/14/21
Reviewed Crucible Act I vocabulary terms on board
Read aloud pp. 1219-1228 in Crucible in parts
Began character analysis of five main characters from the play - Rev. Parris, Betty, Abigail Williams, Tituba, and Mrs. Putnam
Reviewed Crucible Act I vocabulary terms on board
Read aloud pp. 1219-1228 in Crucible in parts
Began character analysis of five main characters from the play - Rev. Parris, Betty, Abigail Williams, Tituba, and Mrs. Putnam
Assignments for English 10A - Friday, 1/15/21
Took Usage Quiz #3
Finished character analysis discussion - Abigail, Tituba, and Mrs. Putnam
Read in parts pp. 1230-1235 in textbook (end of Act I)
Saw movie of Act I Crucible
Took Usage Quiz #3
Finished character analysis discussion - Abigail, Tituba, and Mrs. Putnam
Read in parts pp. 1230-1235 in textbook (end of Act I)
Saw movie of Act I Crucible
Week #6 -
Assignments for English 10A - Monday, 1/18/21
Went over Usage for the Week #4
Saw the rest of Act I movie
Read aloud in class Act II pp. 1236-1243 in The Crucible
Took Vocabulary Quiz Act I - Crucible
Went over Usage for the Week #4
Saw the rest of Act I movie
Read aloud in class Act II pp. 1236-1243 in The Crucible
Took Vocabulary Quiz Act I - Crucible
Assignments for English 10A - Tuesday, 1/19/21
Went over vocabulary for Act II Crucible - online worksheet
Read pp. 1243-1248 in parts (Crucible)
Took Crucible Quiz Act I on teachermade.com
Went over vocabulary for Act II Crucible - online worksheet
Read pp. 1243-1248 in parts (Crucible)
Took Crucible Quiz Act I on teachermade.com
Assignments for English 10A - Thursday, 1/21/21
Turned in Career Xello forms for Mrs. Munro
Did quizlet.live for vocabulary practice for tomorrow's quiz
Watched Act II movie of The Crucible
Reviewed Infinitives from last year - assigned NoRedInk.com modules ("Is it a Verb?" and Identifying Modifiers)
Turned in Career Xello forms for Mrs. Munro
Did quizlet.live for vocabulary practice for tomorrow's quiz
Watched Act II movie of The Crucible
Reviewed Infinitives from last year - assigned NoRedInk.com modules ("Is it a Verb?" and Identifying Modifiers)
Assignments for English 10A - Friday, 1/22/21
Took Crucible Act II Vocabulary Quiz
Turned to page 1248 in text and discussed questions 1-11 after assigning questions to students
Worked on character analysis of Abigail Williams in small groups - submitted one copy per group - 1) Actions to reflect character 2) Speech to reflect character 3) Others' actions/speech to reflect character
Read pp. 1249-1253 in parts in Crucible
Took Crucible Act II Vocabulary Quiz
Turned to page 1248 in text and discussed questions 1-11 after assigning questions to students
Worked on character analysis of Abigail Williams in small groups - submitted one copy per group - 1) Actions to reflect character 2) Speech to reflect character 3) Others' actions/speech to reflect character
Read pp. 1249-1253 in parts in Crucible
Week #7 -
Assignments for English 10A - Monday, 1/25/21
Reviewed for Usage Quiz on Friday
Went over vocabulary for Act III in Crucible - took definitions/parts of speech 9 words
Read aloud pp. 1251-1256 in Crucible in parts
Took Crucible Quiz Act II online
Reviewed for Usage Quiz on Friday
Went over vocabulary for Act III in Crucible - took definitions/parts of speech 9 words
Read aloud pp. 1251-1256 in Crucible in parts
Took Crucible Quiz Act II online
Assignments for English 10A - Tuesday, 1/26/21
PSAT testing! No Assignments!
PSAT testing! No Assignments!
Assignments for English 10A - Thursday, 1/28/21
Did Kahoot Review for Lie/Lay in preparation for tomorrow's quiz
Read aloud in parts pp. 1257-1262 in Crucible
Saw movie of Act III (cut a bit short due to time)
Did Kahoot Review for Lie/Lay in preparation for tomorrow's quiz
Read aloud in parts pp. 1257-1262 in Crucible
Saw movie of Act III (cut a bit short due to time)
Assignments for English 10A - Friday, 1/29/21
Took Usage Quiz #5 online (teachermade)
Saw rest of Act III Crucible movie
Read aloud in parts pp. 1264-1268 in Act IV of Crucible
Took Act III Vocabulary Quiz (9 words)
Monday will be Act III Quiz on Crucible (study!!!)
Took Usage Quiz #5 online (teachermade)
Saw rest of Act III Crucible movie
Read aloud in parts pp. 1264-1268 in Act IV of Crucible
Took Act III Vocabulary Quiz (9 words)
Monday will be Act III Quiz on Crucible (study!!!)
Week #8 -
Assignments for English 10A - Monday, 2/1/21
Went over Usage for the Week #6
Read rest of The Crucible aloud in parts pp. 1269-1273
Saw rest of the Crucible Movie
Identified on a 3 x 5 card the internal conflict that John Proctor was having to deal with at the end of the play; also, what did Elizabeth mean when she said, "He have his goodness now. How can I take it from him?"
Act III Quiz will be tomorrow!
Went over Usage for the Week #6
Read rest of The Crucible aloud in parts pp. 1269-1273
Saw rest of the Crucible Movie
Identified on a 3 x 5 card the internal conflict that John Proctor was having to deal with at the end of the play; also, what did Elizabeth mean when she said, "He have his goodness now. How can I take it from him?"
Act III Quiz will be tomorrow!
Assignments for English 10A - Tuesday, 2/2/21
Went over Persuasive/Argumentative Terminology - Claim/Warrant/Evidence/Logos/Pathos/Ethos/Argument/Counterargument/Rebuttal
Brainstormed ideas for John Proctor being admired or not - divided class to come up with reasons
Shared ideas as a group - put on board - took notes
Passed out Persuasive Essay Required Elements and gave format/organizer online
Assigned Hook/Thesis for Thursday
Took Crucible Act III Quiz
Went over Persuasive/Argumentative Terminology - Claim/Warrant/Evidence/Logos/Pathos/Ethos/Argument/Counterargument/Rebuttal
Brainstormed ideas for John Proctor being admired or not - divided class to come up with reasons
Shared ideas as a group - put on board - took notes
Passed out Persuasive Essay Required Elements and gave format/organizer online
Assigned Hook/Thesis for Thursday
Took Crucible Act III Quiz
Assignments for English 10A - Thursday, 2/4/21
Reviewed for Usage Quiz #6 (tomorrow)
Set up Persuasive Essay on Google Doc (MLA style)
Wrote at least 2 paragraphs dealing with the opposing viewpoints and rebuttals for essay
Reviewed for Usage Quiz #6 (tomorrow)
Set up Persuasive Essay on Google Doc (MLA style)
Wrote at least 2 paragraphs dealing with the opposing viewpoints and rebuttals for essay
Week #9 -
Assignments for English 10A - Monday, 2/8/21
Took Usage Quiz #6
Went over Conclusion Writing for Crucible Persuasive Essay
Wrote 2nd half of the Crucible Essay - Main thesis and support!
Took Usage Quiz #6
Went over Conclusion Writing for Crucible Persuasive Essay
Wrote 2nd half of the Crucible Essay - Main thesis and support!
Assignments for English 10A - Tuesday, 2/9/21
Explained Peer Review of Crucible Persuasive Essay w/rubric
Took Crucible Quiz Act IV
Did peer edit/revision of paper
Explained Peer Review of Crucible Persuasive Essay w/rubric
Took Crucible Quiz Act IV
Did peer edit/revision of paper
Assignments for English 10A - Thursday, 2/11/21
Listened to "The Sniper" audio (a short story from last year's exam)
Discussed the thematic topics that the story deals with
Read 1st two sections of "A Horseman in the Sky" by Ambrose Bierce
Finish polishing Persuasive Essay for tomorrow's deadline
Listened to "The Sniper" audio (a short story from last year's exam)
Discussed the thematic topics that the story deals with
Read 1st two sections of "A Horseman in the Sky" by Ambrose Bierce
Finish polishing Persuasive Essay for tomorrow's deadline
Assignments for English 10A - Friday, 2/12/21
Finished reading "A Horseman in the Sky"
Filled in graphic organizer for parallels between "The Sniper" and "A Horseman in the Sky"
Prepared Crucible Essay for submission - filter through grammarly.com and sign up with turnitin.com - new class enrollment
Finished reading "A Horseman in the Sky"
Filled in graphic organizer for parallels between "The Sniper" and "A Horseman in the Sky"
Prepared Crucible Essay for submission - filter through grammarly.com and sign up with turnitin.com - new class enrollment
Week #10 -
Assignments for English 10A - Monday, 2/15/21
Went over Crucible Act IV quiz from last week
Went over Usage for the Week #7
Did "Horseman in the Sky" Discussion Statements related to theme - 6 of them
Introduced mini research paper - Informative/5-7 paragraphs/3-4 sources/MLA/In-text citations/source doc/outline/note cards/rough draft/final draft w/works cited page
Browsed Internet databases for ideas for topics (began with mel.org)
Went over Crucible Act IV quiz from last week
Went over Usage for the Week #7
Did "Horseman in the Sky" Discussion Statements related to theme - 6 of them
Introduced mini research paper - Informative/5-7 paragraphs/3-4 sources/MLA/In-text citations/source doc/outline/note cards/rough draft/final draft w/works cited page
Browsed Internet databases for ideas for topics (began with mel.org)
Assignments for English 10A - Thursday, 2/18/21
Took Usage Quiz #7 online
Narrowed and selected a topic for research
Found 3 sources and put into MLA style for research
Wrote a simple 3-subheading outline for research project (all due next Tuesday)
Took Usage Quiz #7 online
Narrowed and selected a topic for research
Found 3 sources and put into MLA style for research
Wrote a simple 3-subheading outline for research project (all due next Tuesday)
Week #11 -
Assignments for English 10A - Tuesday, 2/23/21
Explained Note Taking (handout for format)
Took notes from 3 different sources (9 cards needed by Thursday for deadline)
Turned in Sources (3 in MLA style) and brief outline
Explained Note Taking (handout for format)
Took notes from 3 different sources (9 cards needed by Thursday for deadline)
Turned in Sources (3 in MLA style) and brief outline
Assignments for English 10A - Thursday, 2/25/21
Went over how to hook a reader/write a thesis (TRWTT Method)
Completed 9 Note Cards for a grade - turned in sources/outline if hadn't done already
Went over how to hook a reader/write a thesis (TRWTT Method)
Completed 9 Note Cards for a grade - turned in sources/outline if hadn't done already
Assignments for English 10A - Friday, 2/26/21
Discussed Body Paragraphs for Research - along with in-text citation process - good topic sentence with support for 3 different subheadings from your outline
Worked on finishing up Intro/Thesis and Body Paragraphs
Discussed Body Paragraphs for Research - along with in-text citation process - good topic sentence with support for 3 different subheadings from your outline
Worked on finishing up Intro/Thesis and Body Paragraphs
Week #12 -
Assignments for English 10A - Monday, 3/1/21
Went over how to write an effective conclusion for the research paper - showed example on board
Turned in any outstanding deadlines
Worked on preparing paper w/rubric (provided)
Went over how to write an effective conclusion for the research paper - showed example on board
Turned in any outstanding deadlines
Worked on preparing paper w/rubric (provided)
Assignments for English 10A - Tuesday, 3/2/21
Introduced Adjective Clauses on board w/examples (Google doc)
Did Adjective Clause Worksheet together - 1-20
Worked on final edit/polish for turnitin.com submission, plus took grades for having completed the entire paper (10 pts.)
Introduced Adjective Clauses on board w/examples (Google doc)
Did Adjective Clause Worksheet together - 1-20
Worked on final edit/polish for turnitin.com submission, plus took grades for having completed the entire paper (10 pts.)
Assignments for English 10A - Thursday, 3/4/21
Did Adjective Clauses Kahoot for review from Tuesday
Went over Adverb Clauses on PP and did handout for practice
Introduced/reviewed terminology for Argumentation - Claim, Warrant/Evidence, Counterclaim/Opposing Argument, Rebuttal, Logos, Pathos, Ethos, SOAPStone (Speaker,
Occasion, Audience, Purpose, Subject, tone)
Applied terms to article "Fracking is Safe" - discussed argument along with L/P/E and SOAPStone
Did Adjective Clauses Kahoot for review from Tuesday
Went over Adverb Clauses on PP and did handout for practice
Introduced/reviewed terminology for Argumentation - Claim, Warrant/Evidence, Counterclaim/Opposing Argument, Rebuttal, Logos, Pathos, Ethos, SOAPStone (Speaker,
Occasion, Audience, Purpose, Subject, tone)
Applied terms to article "Fracking is Safe" - discussed argument along with L/P/E and SOAPStone
Assignments for English 10A - Friday, 3/5/21
Introduced Noun Clauses with PP and practice handout
Gave handout "Fracking Is Not Safe" to analyze for Logos, Pathos, Ethos
Introduced Noun Clauses with PP and practice handout
Gave handout "Fracking Is Not Safe" to analyze for Logos, Pathos, Ethos
Week #13 -
Assignments for English 10A - Monday, 3/8/21
Reviewed for Final Exam (tomorrow) - focused on Noun Clauses with PP and Kahoot
Took notes over terms and concepts
Reviewed for Final Exam (tomorrow) - focused on Noun Clauses with PP and Kahoot
Took notes over terms and concepts
Assignments for English 10A - Tuesday, 3/9/21
Took English 10 Final Exam
Took English 10 Final Exam
Assignments for English 10A - 9/6/18
Went over Classroom Guidelines together
Engaged in interactive activity in groups - using sticky notes
Went over English 10A Syllabus
Went over Emergency Procedures - Fire, Tornado, Lockdown (2 types)
Showed motivational video (Don't Count the Cost)
Went over Classroom Guidelines together
Engaged in interactive activity in groups - using sticky notes
Went over English 10A Syllabus
Went over Emergency Procedures - Fire, Tornado, Lockdown (2 types)
Showed motivational video (Don't Count the Cost)
Assignments for English 10A - 9/7/18
Went over English 10A Course Syllabus
Went over Mr. Rupp's web site and introduced family
Passed out English 10A textbooks and took #'s
Went over specs for logging into WORD and joined class on Google Classroom
Talked about notetaking info text -
Read and took sticky notes over pp. 4-10 in Literature
Went over English 10A Course Syllabus
Went over Mr. Rupp's web site and introduced family
Passed out English 10A textbooks and took #'s
Went over specs for logging into WORD and joined class on Google Classroom
Talked about notetaking info text -
Read and took sticky notes over pp. 4-10 in Literature
Week 2 -
Assignments for English 10A - 9/10/18
Went over Usage for the Week #1
Took quiz over pp. 4-10 in textbook (5 pts.)
Read aloud "The Shawl" SS
In small groups, analyzed the characters, citing specific passages where we find out about the character traits
Went over Usage for the Week #1
Took quiz over pp. 4-10 in textbook (5 pts.)
Read aloud "The Shawl" SS
In small groups, analyzed the characters, citing specific passages where we find out about the character traits
Assignments for English 10A - 9/11/18
Shared characterization ideas from yesterday over "The Shawl" notes
Followed up with discussion of setting, word choice, theme, symbolism - discussion format
Watched video clip of "Ted Talk - Lakota"
Shared characterization ideas from yesterday over "The Shawl" notes
Followed up with discussion of setting, word choice, theme, symbolism - discussion format
Watched video clip of "Ted Talk - Lakota"
Assignments for English 10A - 9/12/18
Did 10-minute response/tie-in to yesterday's video clip regarding the Lakota people and "The Shawl"
Watched two short clips of Puritans vs. Pilgrims and one clip regarding religious background of the Puritans
Took notes over pp. 11-14 with sticky notes
Did 10-minute response/tie-in to yesterday's video clip regarding the Lakota people and "The Shawl"
Watched two short clips of Puritans vs. Pilgrims and one clip regarding religious background of the Puritans
Took notes over pp. 11-14 with sticky notes
Assignments for English 10A - 9/13/18
Brainstormed on the topic of fear - listed several and discussed/shared in class
Talked about how fears motivate us to action
Listened to "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God" pp. 46-50 in text
Browsed through interactive website for National Geographic "Salem Witch Trials" in preparation for The Crucible
Brainstormed on the topic of fear - listed several and discussed/shared in class
Talked about how fears motivate us to action
Listened to "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God" pp. 46-50 in text
Browsed through interactive website for National Geographic "Salem Witch Trials" in preparation for The Crucible
Assignments for English 10A - 9/14/18
Took Usage Quiz #1
Watched video clip of "Salem WitchTrials" YouTube
Discussed hysteria, hypocrisy, crucible
Took Usage Quiz #1
Watched video clip of "Salem WitchTrials" YouTube
Discussed hysteria, hypocrisy, crucible
Assignments for English 10A - Monday, 9/17/18
Did MAP Testing in library
Did MAP Testing in library
Assignments for English 10A - Tuesday, 9/18/18
Finished up MAP Testing
Did PP Quickwrite: Crucible - You have nothing to fear but fear itself
Introduced The Crucible
Went over vocabulary for Act I plus parts of speech
Read aloud pp. 1216-1219 in parts
Finished up MAP Testing
Did PP Quickwrite: Crucible - You have nothing to fear but fear itself
Introduced The Crucible
Went over vocabulary for Act I plus parts of speech
Read aloud pp. 1216-1219 in parts
Week 3 -
Assignments for English 10A - Monday, 9/17/18
Did NWEA/Map Testing for Reading
Did NWEA/Map Testing for Reading
Assignments for English 10A - Tuesday, 9/18/18
Finished MAP testing
Did Quickwrite for The Crucible - FDR's "You have nothing to fear but fear itself." What did he mean? Do you agree with him? Relate to what is going to happen in Salem, Massachusetts, based upon the preliminary info you have received from documentaries, website interaction, etc. How will fear play a role?
Began reading about The Crucible -- pp. 1216-1219 in parts
Finished MAP testing
Did Quickwrite for The Crucible - FDR's "You have nothing to fear but fear itself." What did he mean? Do you agree with him? Relate to what is going to happen in Salem, Massachusetts, based upon the preliminary info you have received from documentaries, website interaction, etc. How will fear play a role?
Began reading about The Crucible -- pp. 1216-1219 in parts
Assignments for English 10A - Wednesday, 9/19/18
Went over vocabulary for Act I
Read aloud The Crucible in parts pp. 1220-1226
Passed out character sketch organizer - discussed each one
Went over vocabulary for Act I
Read aloud The Crucible in parts pp. 1220-1226
Passed out character sketch organizer - discussed each one
Assignments for English 10A - Thursday, 9/20/18
Discussed major themes/issues from Act I so far
Read aloud in parts the rest of Act I, pp. 1226-1235
Discussed major themes/issues from Act I so far
Read aloud in parts the rest of Act I, pp. 1226-1235
Assignments for English 10A - Friday, 9/21/18
Took Usage Quiz #2
Watched Crucible Movie - Part I
Reviewed Prepositional Phrases and did handout for practice
Took Usage Quiz #2
Watched Crucible Movie - Part I
Reviewed Prepositional Phrases and did handout for practice
Week 4 -
Assignments for English 10A - Monday, 9/24/18
Went over Usage for the Week #3
Read The Crucible in parts pp. 1236-1243 Top
Took The Crucible Quiz Act I
Went over Usage for the Week #3
Read The Crucible in parts pp. 1236-1243 Top
Took The Crucible Quiz Act I
Assignments for English 10A - Tuesday, 9/25/18
Made corrections for Act I Crucible quizzes
Did quizlet.live for vocabulary review (Act I)
Read aloud pp. 1243-1248 (rest of Act II) in parts
Made corrections for Act I Crucible quizzes
Did quizlet.live for vocabulary review (Act I)
Read aloud pp. 1243-1248 (rest of Act II) in parts
Assignments for English 10A - Wednesday, 9/26/18
Took Act I Vocabulary over The Crucible (15 pts.)
Passed out Act II vocabulary for The Crucible - went over definitions and parts of speech
Saw Crucible movie Act II
Took Act I Vocabulary over The Crucible (15 pts.)
Passed out Act II vocabulary for The Crucible - went over definitions and parts of speech
Saw Crucible movie Act II
Assignments for English 10A - Thursday, 9/27/18
Went over Appositive Phrases PP and practice handout
Gave back Act I vocabulary quizzes from The Crucible
In small groups, discussed q. 1-11 on p. 1248 as review for tomorrow's Act II quiz
Went over Appositive Phrases PP and practice handout
Gave back Act I vocabulary quizzes from The Crucible
In small groups, discussed q. 1-11 on p. 1248 as review for tomorrow's Act II quiz
Assignments for English10A - Friday, 9/28/18
Took Usage Quiz #3
Did quizlet.live for practice on Act II vocabulary words for Monday's quiz
Did character analysis for Abigail Williams in small groups - at least 6 evidences from the text with page numbers and description and quotations
Took Act II Crucible Quiz
Took Usage Quiz #3
Did quizlet.live for practice on Act II vocabulary words for Monday's quiz
Did character analysis for Abigail Williams in small groups - at least 6 evidences from the text with page numbers and description and quotations
Took Act II Crucible Quiz
Week 5 -
Assignments for English 10A - Monday, 10/1/18
Went over Usage for the Week #4
Did GUM #1 for warm-up (Crucible)
Took Act II vocabulary quiz over The Crucible
Read aloud in parts pp. 1249-1255 in The Crucible (Act III Part I)
Went over Usage for the Week #4
Did GUM #1 for warm-up (Crucible)
Took Act II vocabulary quiz over The Crucible
Read aloud in parts pp. 1249-1255 in The Crucible (Act III Part I)
Assignments for English 10A - Tuesday, 10/2/18
Went over vocabulary for Act III Crucible
Read aloud in parts rest of Act III pp. 1255-1262
Went over vocabulary for Act III Crucible
Read aloud in parts rest of Act III pp. 1255-1262
Assignments for English 10A - Wednesday, 10/3/18
Did PP presentation on Participial Phrases
Did handout on Participials for practice
Saw Crucible movie Act III
Did PP presentation on Participial Phrases
Did handout on Participials for practice
Saw Crucible movie Act III
Assignments for English 10A - Thursday, 10/4/18
Took Crucible Quiz Act III
Reviewed for Act III vocabulary quiz tomorrow with quizlet.live
Read a small portion of Act IV - pp. 1264-1267 in parts
Took Crucible Quiz Act III
Reviewed for Act III vocabulary quiz tomorrow with quizlet.live
Read a small portion of Act IV - pp. 1264-1267 in parts
Assignments for English 10A - Friday, 10/5/18
Took Usage Quiz #4
Took Act III vocabulary quiz for Crucible
Read rest of Act IV in class in parts
Saw about 10 minutes of last movie segment
Took Usage Quiz #4
Took Act III vocabulary quiz for Crucible
Read rest of Act IV in class in parts
Saw about 10 minutes of last movie segment
Week 6 -
Assignments for English 10A - Monday, 10/8/18
Went over Usage for the Week #5
Went over quizzes from Friday - Usage and Act III Vocab
Watched rest of Crucible movie
Went over necessary elements from a persuasive essay handout on "Cell Phones"
Brainstormed "Should John Proctor be Admired?"
Went over Usage for the Week #5
Went over quizzes from Friday - Usage and Act III Vocab
Watched rest of Crucible movie
Went over necessary elements from a persuasive essay handout on "Cell Phones"
Brainstormed "Should John Proctor be Admired?"
Assignments for English 10A - Tuesday, 10/9/18
Went over brainstorming ideas for John Proctor from yesterday - whether he should be admired or not - put on board
Passed out Format and Organizer for Persuasive Essay for John Proctor
Spent time writing the hook/thesis and first couple body paragraphs for Persuasive Essay
Went over brainstorming ideas for John Proctor from yesterday - whether he should be admired or not - put on board
Passed out Format and Organizer for Persuasive Essay for John Proctor
Spent time writing the hook/thesis and first couple body paragraphs for Persuasive Essay
Assignments for English 10A - Wednesday, 10/10/18
Went over Act III quizzes from the other day over The Crucible
Worked on Persuasive Essay (2nd half) - opposing views/counterarguments with supporting examples and quotes
Went over Act III quizzes from the other day over The Crucible
Worked on Persuasive Essay (2nd half) - opposing views/counterarguments with supporting examples and quotes
Assignments for English 10A - Thursday, 10/11/18
Went over Gerund Phrases and did handout for practice
Took Act IV Quiz over The Crucible
Put finishing touches on 1st draft of Persuasive Essay (used chrome books)
Went over Gerund Phrases and did handout for practice
Took Act IV Quiz over The Crucible
Put finishing touches on 1st draft of Persuasive Essay (used chrome books)
Assignments for English 10A - Friday, 10/12/18
Took Usage Quiz #5
Went over Act IV quizzes from yesterday
Gave McCarthyism Red Scare handout for Who, What , When, Where, Why and How to research through google or mel.org (15 pts.) - 3 bulleted items per category
Took Usage Quiz #5
Went over Act IV quizzes from yesterday
Gave McCarthyism Red Scare handout for Who, What , When, Where, Why and How to research through google or mel.org (15 pts.) - 3 bulleted items per category
Week 7 -
Assignments for English 10A - Monday, 10/15/18
Went over Usage for the Week #6
Did PP on 5 literary terms -- Irony, Hyperbole, Humorous Analogy, Satire, and Understatement
Went over vocabulary for "The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County" (8 words)
Did lesson on Classification with audio of "Jumping Frog" (filled in chart of character descriptions, actions, and what I learned about the character)
Went over Usage for the Week #6
Did PP on 5 literary terms -- Irony, Hyperbole, Humorous Analogy, Satire, and Understatement
Went over vocabulary for "The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County" (8 words)
Did lesson on Classification with audio of "Jumping Frog" (filled in chart of character descriptions, actions, and what I learned about the character)
Assignments for English 10A - Tuesday, 10/16/18
Worked on Draft for Persuasive Essay - due Thursday!
Worked on Draft for Persuasive Essay - due Thursday!
Assignments for English 10A - Wednesday, 10/17/18
Did interactive website on dialect
Listened to Ch. 15 Huck Finn on audio
Passed out dialect handout (1-10 slang and dialect) for Huck Finn novel
Did interactive website on dialect
Listened to Ch. 15 Huck Finn on audio
Passed out dialect handout (1-10 slang and dialect) for Huck Finn novel
Assignments for English 10A - Thursday, 10/18/18
Showed Infinitive Phrases PP
Did Infinitives Phrases practice handout
Analyzed two poems related to "Huck Finn" - "A Negro Speaks of Rivers" and "The Huck in Us All"
Finished dialect and slang handout from yesterday
Printed off and submitted Persuasive Essays from The Crucible
Showed Infinitive Phrases PP
Did Infinitives Phrases practice handout
Analyzed two poems related to "Huck Finn" - "A Negro Speaks of Rivers" and "The Huck in Us All"
Finished dialect and slang handout from yesterday
Printed off and submitted Persuasive Essays from The Crucible
Assignments for English 10A - Friday, 10/19/18
Took Usage Quiz #6
Did review on overhead for "Celebrated Jumping Frog"
Did Kahoot review for Phrases Quiz next week
Introduced and read the first two portions of "A Horseman in the Sky" by Ambrose Bierce pp. 372-376
Took Usage Quiz #6
Did review on overhead for "Celebrated Jumping Frog"
Did Kahoot review for Phrases Quiz next week
Introduced and read the first two portions of "A Horseman in the Sky" by Ambrose Bierce pp. 372-376
Week 8 -
Assignments for English 10A - Monday, 10/22/18
Went over Usage for the Week #7
Took "Jumping Frog" quiz
Finished "A Horseman in the Sky" SS
Discussed several discussion statements for the story
Listened to "The Sniper" from 9th grade
Went over Usage for the Week #7
Took "Jumping Frog" quiz
Finished "A Horseman in the Sky" SS
Discussed several discussion statements for the story
Listened to "The Sniper" from 9th grade
Assignments for English 10A - Tuesday, 10/23/18
Went over "Jumping Frog" quizzes from yesterday
Did final Kahoot for Phrases Quiz review
In small groups, discussed similarities and differences between "Sniper" and "Horseman"
Discussed in class
Went over "Jumping Frog" quizzes from yesterday
Did final Kahoot for Phrases Quiz review
In small groups, discussed similarities and differences between "Sniper" and "Horseman"
Discussed in class
Assignments for English 10A - Wednesday, 10/24/18
Explained Compare/Contrast response with proper point-by-point formatting pattern with transitions
Took Phrases Quiz with Cheat Sheet!
Worked on Compare/Contrast when finished!
Explained Compare/Contrast response with proper point-by-point formatting pattern with transitions
Took Phrases Quiz with Cheat Sheet!
Worked on Compare/Contrast when finished!
Assignments for English 10A - Thursday, 10/25/18
Turned in Compare/Contrast Responses from yesterday over the two SS
Went over Phrases Quiz from yesterday - gave redo opportunity
Introduced formula poems - haiku, cinquain
Worked on poems with a partner, if desired (relate to the themes/ideas from "The Sniper" and "A Horseman in the Sky"
Turned in Compare/Contrast Responses from yesterday over the two SS
Went over Phrases Quiz from yesterday - gave redo opportunity
Introduced formula poems - haiku, cinquain
Worked on poems with a partner, if desired (relate to the themes/ideas from "The Sniper" and "A Horseman in the Sky"
Assignments for English 10A - Friday, 10/26/18
Took Usage Quiz #7
Finished up poems from yesterday - haiku, cinquain, other for E. C.
Took Usage Quiz #7
Finished up poems from yesterday - haiku, cinquain, other for E. C.
Week 9 -
Assignments for English 10A - Monday, 10/29/18
Introduced Rhetorical Analysis concepts and terminology - Claim, Evidence, Warrant, Ethos, Pathos, Logos, SOAPStone
Read first two parts of info text article "Removing Confederate Monuments and Other Reminders of Slavery Hides Valuable History"
Picked out examples of techniques used by the author and words that were unfamiliar - be ready to share tomorrow in discussion
Introduced Rhetorical Analysis concepts and terminology - Claim, Evidence, Warrant, Ethos, Pathos, Logos, SOAPStone
Read first two parts of info text article "Removing Confederate Monuments and Other Reminders of Slavery Hides Valuable History"
Picked out examples of techniques used by the author and words that were unfamiliar - be ready to share tomorrow in discussion
Assignments for English 10A - Tuesday, 10/30/18
Went over Usage for the Week #8
Reviewed terms from yesterday--claim, evidence, warrant, logos, pathos, ethos, SOAPStone
Commented on passage from yesterday's article about Civil War Monuments
Guest Speaker - Mr. Bullock - war generals and biased views
Passed out opposing viewpoint for tearing down Confederate monuments - highlight and comment on for tomorrow!
Went over Usage for the Week #8
Reviewed terms from yesterday--claim, evidence, warrant, logos, pathos, ethos, SOAPStone
Commented on passage from yesterday's article about Civil War Monuments
Guest Speaker - Mr. Bullock - war generals and biased views
Passed out opposing viewpoint for tearing down Confederate monuments - highlight and comment on for tomorrow!
Assignments for English 10A - Wednesday, 10/31/18
Analyzed "New Orleans Mayor" article #2 - Confederate Monuments
Reminded students of differences between Independent and Subordinate Clauses
Did practice handout over Clauses and Comma Usage with Clauses
Analyzed "New Orleans Mayor" article #2 - Confederate Monuments
Reminded students of differences between Independent and Subordinate Clauses
Did practice handout over Clauses and Comma Usage with Clauses
Assignments for English 10A - Thursday, 11/1/18
Listened to clip "The Power of One"
Passed out old books
Discussed jury duty responsibilities
Read aloud Act I in Twelve Angry Men (in parts)
Listened to clip "The Power of One"
Passed out old books
Discussed jury duty responsibilities
Read aloud Act I in Twelve Angry Men (in parts)
Assignments for English 10A - Friday, 11/2/18
Took Usage Quiz #8
Went over Adjective Clauses PP and did handout for practice
Read Act II in Twelve Angry Men
Gave Act I "quiz" multiple choice in small groups
Took Usage Quiz #8
Went over Adjective Clauses PP and did handout for practice
Read Act II in Twelve Angry Men
Gave Act I "quiz" multiple choice in small groups
Week 10 -
Assignments for English 10A - Monday, 11/5/18
Went over Usage for the Week #9
Made individual corrections to Act I Quiz from last Friday (Twelve Angry Men)
Read Act III of Twelve Angry Men
Took quiz over Act II (no help from partners)
Went over Usage for the Week #9
Made individual corrections to Act I Quiz from last Friday (Twelve Angry Men)
Read Act III of Twelve Angry Men
Took quiz over Act II (no help from partners)
Assignments for English 10A - Tuesday, 11/6/18
Did quiz corrections for Act II of Twelve Angry Men
Watched Twelve Angry Men video Part I
Did quiz corrections for Act II of Twelve Angry Men
Watched Twelve Angry Men video Part I
Assignments for English 10A - Wednesday, 11/7/18
Introduced Adverb Clauses and did practice handout
Watched Part II of Twelve Angry Men movie
Introduced Adverb Clauses and did practice handout
Watched Part II of Twelve Angry Men movie
Assignments for English 10A - Thursday, 11/8/18
Watched rest of Twelve Angry Men movie
Explained bias/prejudice/stereotyping - found 6+ quotes by certain jurors and gave p. # to prove answers
Took Act III quiz over 12 Angry Men
Watched rest of Twelve Angry Men movie
Explained bias/prejudice/stereotyping - found 6+ quotes by certain jurors and gave p. # to prove answers
Took Act III quiz over 12 Angry Men
Assignments for English 10A - Friday, 11/9/18
Took Usage Quiz #9
Did Kahoot review for Adjective/Adverb Clauses
Passed out article on "Cameras in the Courtroom" and looked for T-Chart reasons For/Against television cameras in courtrooms
Turned in 6+ biased/prejudiced/stereotyped views from the play
Took Usage Quiz #9
Did Kahoot review for Adjective/Adverb Clauses
Passed out article on "Cameras in the Courtroom" and looked for T-Chart reasons For/Against television cameras in courtrooms
Turned in 6+ biased/prejudiced/stereotyped views from the play
Week 11 -
Assignments for English 10A - Monday, 11/12/18
Read aloud article on "The Certainty of Memory Has Its Day in Court"
Using chrome books, make a paragraph summary with the thesis of this article
From the other day, make a T-Chart with at least 4 reasons For/Against the issue of Cameras in the Courtroom
Read aloud article on "The Certainty of Memory Has Its Day in Court"
Using chrome books, make a paragraph summary with the thesis of this article
From the other day, make a T-Chart with at least 4 reasons For/Against the issue of Cameras in the Courtroom
Assignments for English 10A - Tuesday, 11/13/18
Went over Noun Clauses PP
Gave handout for practice over Noun Clauses
Gave time to finish Thesis/Summary and Thesis/T-Chart for two info text articles
Went over Noun Clauses PP
Gave handout for practice over Noun Clauses
Gave time to finish Thesis/Summary and Thesis/T-Chart for two info text articles
Assignments for English 10A - Wednesday, 11/14/18
Reviewed for Final Exam with review sheet definitions
Played quizlet.live for review purposes
Reviewed for Final Exam with review sheet definitions
Played quizlet.live for review purposes
Week 12 -
Assignments for English 10A - Finals Week Exams!
2nd Trimester -
Week 1 -
Assignments for English 10A - Tuesday, 11/27/18
Went over Classroom Guidelines for Behavior
Did 1-8 interactive group activity
Went over Emergency Procedures - Lockdowns, Fire Drill, Tornado Drill
Went over Classroom Guidelines for Behavior
Did 1-8 interactive group activity
Went over Emergency Procedures - Lockdowns, Fire Drill, Tornado Drill
Assignments for English 10A - Wednesday, 11/28/18
Watched motivational video "Don't Count the Cost"
Went over English 10A Course Syllabus
Went over Mr. Rupp's website and gave Extra Credit opportunity with parent familiarization
Passed out textbooks and took #'s
Joined Google classroom
Did info text note taking with sticky notes over pp. 4-10 in textbook - prepare for quiz tomorrow (5 questions)
Watched motivational video "Don't Count the Cost"
Went over English 10A Course Syllabus
Went over Mr. Rupp's website and gave Extra Credit opportunity with parent familiarization
Passed out textbooks and took #'s
Joined Google classroom
Did info text note taking with sticky notes over pp. 4-10 in textbook - prepare for quiz tomorrow (5 questions)
Assignments for English 10A - Thursday, 11/29/18
Took quiz over pp. 4-10 of informational text (5 pts.)
Read aloud "The Shawl" and focused on POV, Characterization, Conflict, Themes, Setting, Symbolism, and Key Quotes
In small groups, analyzed the characters in both Part I and Part II of "The Shawl"
Took quiz over pp. 4-10 of informational text (5 pts.)
Read aloud "The Shawl" and focused on POV, Characterization, Conflict, Themes, Setting, Symbolism, and Key Quotes
In small groups, analyzed the characters in both Part I and Part II of "The Shawl"
Assignments for English 10A - Friday, 11/30/18
Went over the quizzes from yesterday on info text pp. 4-10
Discussed the following for "The Shawl" SS - Setting, Diction, Symbolism, Key Quotes, and Theme
Watched video clip of "Ted Talk Lakota" 15:17 - be ready to respond to similar themes to "The Shawl" on Monday
Went over the quizzes from yesterday on info text pp. 4-10
Discussed the following for "The Shawl" SS - Setting, Diction, Symbolism, Key Quotes, and Theme
Watched video clip of "Ted Talk Lakota" 15:17 - be ready to respond to similar themes to "The Shawl" on Monday
Week 2 -
Assignments for English 10A - Monday, 12/3/18
Went over Usage for the Week #1
Did 10-minute response to Ted Talk - Lakota from last week's clip - Reaction plus relating to the themes of "The Shawl"
Saw three video clips - The Pilgrims (History) - Puritanism (How the States Got Their Shapes) and YouTube's "The New England Colonists - The Pilgrims and Puritans"
Went over Usage for the Week #1
Did 10-minute response to Ted Talk - Lakota from last week's clip - Reaction plus relating to the themes of "The Shawl"
Saw three video clips - The Pilgrims (History) - Puritanism (How the States Got Their Shapes) and YouTube's "The New England Colonists - The Pilgrims and Puritans"
Assignments for English 10A - Tuesday, 12/4/18
Brainstormed on the topic of fear--especially as a possible motivator.
Listened to "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God" by Jonathan Edwards pp. 46-50 in textbook
Discussed tone, diction, and figurative language used
Went online to the Salem Witch Trials Interactive Website and discovered names, concepts, background, etc. about the trials
Brainstormed on the topic of fear--especially as a possible motivator.
Listened to "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God" by Jonathan Edwards pp. 46-50 in textbook
Discussed tone, diction, and figurative language used
Went online to the Salem Witch Trials Interactive Website and discovered names, concepts, background, etc. about the trials
Assignments for English 10A - Wednesday, 12/5/18
Watched 7:15 YouTube clip on History Brief - "Salem Witch Trials"
Did Quickwrite: "You have nothing to fear but fear itself." Respond and relate to upcoming play by Arthur Miller
Introduced the term crucible and showed google images of a crucible
Went over vocab for Act I of The Crucible
Read aloud pp. 1216-1218 in The Crucible
Watched 7:15 YouTube clip on History Brief - "Salem Witch Trials"
Did Quickwrite: "You have nothing to fear but fear itself." Respond and relate to upcoming play by Arthur Miller
Introduced the term crucible and showed google images of a crucible
Went over vocab for Act I of The Crucible
Read aloud pp. 1216-1218 in The Crucible
Assignments for English 10A - Thursday, 12/6/18
Read aloud pp. 1218-1228 in Crucible in parts
Passed out character study organizer - assigned in small groups to complete
Reviewed vocabulary words on quizlet.live (time permitting)
Read aloud pp. 1218-1228 in Crucible in parts
Passed out character study organizer - assigned in small groups to complete
Reviewed vocabulary words on quizlet.live (time permitting)
Assignments for English 10A - Friday, 12/7/18
Took Usage Quiz #1
Passed out Character Analysis Worksheet for 10 characters and discussed
Finished reading Act I of The Crucible
Took Usage Quiz #1
Passed out Character Analysis Worksheet for 10 characters and discussed
Finished reading Act I of The Crucible
Week 3 -
Assignments for English 10A - Monday, 12/10/18
Went over Usage for the Week #2
Watched The Crucible movie Part I
Showed PP on Prepositional Phrases
Gave handout for practice 1-20
Went over Usage for the Week #2
Watched The Crucible movie Part I
Showed PP on Prepositional Phrases
Gave handout for practice 1-20
Assignments for English 10A - Tuesday, 12/11/18
Went over Prepositional Phrases handout from yesterday
Read in parts pp. 1236-1242 in Crucible
Did quizlet.live for vocabulary practice for tomorrow's quiz
Took Crucible Quiz Act I
Went over Prepositional Phrases handout from yesterday
Read in parts pp. 1236-1242 in Crucible
Did quizlet.live for vocabulary practice for tomorrow's quiz
Took Crucible Quiz Act I
Assignments for English 10A - Wednesday, 12/12/18
Went over Act I quizzes from yesterday
Did quizlet.live for vocab review
Took vocabulary quiz Act I in Crucible
Read aloud in parts pp. 1241-1248 in Crucible (rest of Act II)
Went over first portion of vocabulary for Act II
Went over Act I quizzes from yesterday
Did quizlet.live for vocab review
Took vocabulary quiz Act I in Crucible
Read aloud in parts pp. 1241-1248 in Crucible (rest of Act II)
Went over first portion of vocabulary for Act II
Assignments for English 10A - Thursday, 12/13/18
NO CLASS - TECH CENTER VISIT!
NO CLASS - TECH CENTER VISIT!
Assignments for English 10A - Friday, 12/14/18
Took Usage Quiz #2
Went over Act I vocabulary quiz from two days ago
Went over rest of Act II vocabulary - took definitions and parts of speech
Saw Act II of Crucible movie
Took Usage Quiz #2
Went over Act I vocabulary quiz from two days ago
Went over rest of Act II vocabulary - took definitions and parts of speech
Saw Act II of Crucible movie
Week 4 -
Assignments for English 10A - Monday, 12/17/18
Went over Usage for the Week #3
Introduced Appositive Phrases using PP
Did practice handout with Appositive Phrases
In partners, did #1-11 discussion questions orally as review for Act II Quiz, p. 1248
Took Act II Quiz over The Crucible
Went over Usage for the Week #3
Introduced Appositive Phrases using PP
Did practice handout with Appositive Phrases
In partners, did #1-11 discussion questions orally as review for Act II Quiz, p. 1248
Took Act II Quiz over The Crucible
Assignments for English 10A - Tuesday, 12/18/18
Gave opportunity to fix Act II mistakes on quiz
Did quizlet.live for vocabulary review
Took Act II Vocabulary Quiz
Read in parts pp. 1249-1257 in Crucible
Gave opportunity to fix Act II mistakes on quiz
Did quizlet.live for vocabulary review
Took Act II Vocabulary Quiz
Read in parts pp. 1249-1257 in Crucible
Assignments for English 10A - Wednesday, 12/19/18
Went over Act II Quiz from Monday
Went over Vocab Quiz from yesterday
Went over new vocabulary for Act III
Read rest of Act III in parts
Went over Participial Phrases on PP
Went over Act II Quiz from Monday
Went over Vocab Quiz from yesterday
Went over new vocabulary for Act III
Read rest of Act III in parts
Went over Participial Phrases on PP
Assignments for English 10A - Thursday, 12/20/18
Went over handout practice for Participial Phrases (Worksheet #1)
Saw Crucible movie Act III
Went over handout practice for Participial Phrases (Worksheet #1)
Saw Crucible movie Act III
Assignments for English 10A - Friday, 12/21/18
Took Usage Quiz #3
Took Act III Crucible Quiz
Read most of Act IV of Crucible in parts
Took Usage Quiz #3
Took Act III Crucible Quiz
Read most of Act IV of Crucible in parts
Week #5 -
Assignments for English 10A - Monday, 1/7/19
Went over Usage for the Week #4
Went over Act III Quiz from before break
Read rest of Act IV of Crucible pp. 1269-1273
Saw rest of Crucible video
Went over Usage for the Week #4
Went over Act III Quiz from before break
Read rest of Act IV of Crucible pp. 1269-1273
Saw rest of Crucible video
Assignments for English 10A - Tuesday, 1/8/19
Did quizlet.live for vocab review for tomorrow's quiz
Went over major components of Persuasive Essay w/handout about Cell Phones
Introduced essay prompt: Should John Proctor be admired?
Did T-Chart for whether or not he should be admired - shared as a group after coming up with ideas initially
Write a hook and thesis for tomorrow!
Did quizlet.live for vocab review for tomorrow's quiz
Went over major components of Persuasive Essay w/handout about Cell Phones
Introduced essay prompt: Should John Proctor be admired?
Did T-Chart for whether or not he should be admired - shared as a group after coming up with ideas initially
Write a hook and thesis for tomorrow!
Assignments for English 10A - Wednesday, 1/9/19
Took Act III vocabulary quiz for The Crucible
Shared hook with partner for persuasive essay -- made comments
Worked on 1st half of essay for tomorrow!
Took Act III vocabulary quiz for The Crucible
Shared hook with partner for persuasive essay -- made comments
Worked on 1st half of essay for tomorrow!
Assignments for English 10A - Thursday, 1/10/19
Went over Act III vocab quizzes from yesterday
Took Act IV Quiz over The Crucible
Worked on Persuasive Essay after giving students the criteria sheet
Went over Act III vocab quizzes from yesterday
Took Act IV Quiz over The Crucible
Worked on Persuasive Essay after giving students the criteria sheet
Assignments for English 10A - Friday, 1/11/19
Took Usage Quiz #4
Reviewed Gerunds and Gerund Phrases and did practice handout 1-20
Went over Act IV Crucible quizzes from yesterday
Put finishing touches on first full draft of Persuasive Essay, including the conclusion
Took Usage Quiz #4
Reviewed Gerunds and Gerund Phrases and did practice handout 1-20
Went over Act IV Crucible quizzes from yesterday
Put finishing touches on first full draft of Persuasive Essay, including the conclusion
Week 6 -
Assignments for English 10A - Monday, 1/14/19
Went over Usage for the Week #5
Typed Persuasive Essays and joined turnitin.com with MLA specs in place
Went over Usage for the Week #5
Typed Persuasive Essays and joined turnitin.com with MLA specs in place
Assignments for English 10A - Tuesday, 1/15/19
Went over Crucible Act IV quizzes from the other day!
Gave McCarthyism "Red Scare" assignment (mini research) - 5 W's 1H
If done early, work on Persuasive Essay
Went over Crucible Act IV quizzes from the other day!
Gave McCarthyism "Red Scare" assignment (mini research) - 5 W's 1H
If done early, work on Persuasive Essay
Assignments for English 10A - Wednesday, 1/16/19
Responded to 5 W's and 1 H from yesterday's research assignment with McCarthyism - shared aloud
Revised/Polished Persuasive Essays for submission on Friday!
Responded to 5 W's and 1 H from yesterday's research assignment with McCarthyism - shared aloud
Revised/Polished Persuasive Essays for submission on Friday!
Assignments for English 10A - Thursday, 1/17/19
Did PP on 5 Literary Devices (Humor-related)
Went over vocab for "The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County"
Did Lesson on "Classification" of characters with handout - while listening to audio of the short story
Did PP on 5 Literary Devices (Humor-related)
Went over vocab for "The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County"
Did Lesson on "Classification" of characters with handout - while listening to audio of the short story
Assignments for English 10A - Friday, 1/18/19
Took Usage Quiz #5
Did review for "Jumping Frog" with handout
Went over Infinitive Phrases on PP and did practice handout
Turned in final drafts of Crucible Persuasive Essays
Took Usage Quiz #5
Did review for "Jumping Frog" with handout
Went over Infinitive Phrases on PP and did practice handout
Turned in final drafts of Crucible Persuasive Essays
Week 7 -
Assignments for English 10A - Tuesday, 1/22/19
Did Interactive Website for dialect "The New York Times" Quiz
Listened to Ch. 15 of Huck Finn on audio
Read aloud pp. 43-44 of Huck Finn for dialect
Passed out slang/dialect handout for tomorrow (complete)
Did Interactive Website for dialect "The New York Times" Quiz
Listened to Ch. 15 of Huck Finn on audio
Read aloud pp. 43-44 of Huck Finn for dialect
Passed out slang/dialect handout for tomorrow (complete)
Assignments for English 10A - Thursday, 1/24/19
Went over Usage for the Week #6
Did Kahoot Review for Phrases Quiz
Passed out two poems and analyzed them: "A Negro Speaks of Rivers" and "The Huck In All of Us"
Took "Jumping Frog" quiz
Went over Usage for the Week #6
Did Kahoot Review for Phrases Quiz
Passed out two poems and analyzed them: "A Negro Speaks of Rivers" and "The Huck In All of Us"
Took "Jumping Frog" quiz
Week 8 -
No School - Snow and Cold!
Week 9 -
Assignments for English 10A - Monday, 2/4/19
Went over Usage Review #6
Listened to "The Sniper" SS (review from last year)
Introduced "A Horseman in the Sky" SS (parallel story to "The Sniper")
Discussed if time permitted
Went over Usage Review #6
Listened to "The Sniper" SS (review from last year)
Introduced "A Horseman in the Sky" SS (parallel story to "The Sniper")
Discussed if time permitted
Assignments for English 10A - Tuesday, 2/5/19
Took Usage Quiz #6
Did graphic organizer in partners for "Sniper"/"Horseman"
Did Kahoot review for Phrases Quiz
Took Phrases Quiz
Took Usage Quiz #6
Did graphic organizer in partners for "Sniper"/"Horseman"
Did Kahoot review for Phrases Quiz
Took Phrases Quiz
Assignments for English 10A - Wednesday, 2/6/19
Went over how to organize a compare/contrast paper for "Sniper"/"Horseman" - Point by Point Method, Block Method
Took Phrases Quiz (1-30)
Worked on compare/contrast paper for the two short stories
Went over how to organize a compare/contrast paper for "Sniper"/"Horseman" - Point by Point Method, Block Method
Took Phrases Quiz (1-30)
Worked on compare/contrast paper for the two short stories
Assignments for English 10A - Thursday, 2/7/19
Went over Phrases Quiz from yesterday
Finished compare/contrast paragraph from yesterday over "Sniper" and "Horseman"
Introduced Cinquain and Haiku poems to work on tomorrow!
Went over Phrases Quiz from yesterday
Finished compare/contrast paragraph from yesterday over "Sniper" and "Horseman"
Introduced Cinquain and Haiku poems to work on tomorrow!
Assignments for English 10A - Friday, 2/8/19
Took Usage Quiz #7
Worked on Cinquain/Haiku poems from magazine headlines
Took Usage Quiz #7
Worked on Cinquain/Haiku poems from magazine headlines
Week 10 -
Assignments for English 10A - Monday, 2/11/19
Went over Usage for the Week #8
Worked on cinquain/haiku poems from headlines
Went over Usage for the Week #8
Worked on cinquain/haiku poems from headlines
Assignments for English 10A - Thursday, 2/14/19
Introduced Rhetorical Analysis - Claim, Evidence, Warrant, Logos, Pathos, Ethos, and SOAPStone for analysis
Read a portion of "Confederate Monument" article and did analysis using these terms
Introduced Rhetorical Analysis - Claim, Evidence, Warrant, Logos, Pathos, Ethos, and SOAPStone for analysis
Read a portion of "Confederate Monument" article and did analysis using these terms
Assignments for English 10A - Friday, 2/15/19
Took Usage Quiz #8
Reviewed terms from yesterday's lesson: Claim, Evidence, Warrant, Logos, Pathos, Ethos, SOAPStone
Commented on Part II of yesterday's article "Tragedy Spurs a Conversation"
Read Part III together and responded to "Forgive, Don't Forget"
Passed out new article"New Orleans Mayor: Why I'm Taking Down My City's Confederate Monuments"
Read aloud and for Monday highlight examples of each of the aspects of Rhetorical Analysis
Took Usage Quiz #8
Reviewed terms from yesterday's lesson: Claim, Evidence, Warrant, Logos, Pathos, Ethos, SOAPStone
Commented on Part II of yesterday's article "Tragedy Spurs a Conversation"
Read Part III together and responded to "Forgive, Don't Forget"
Passed out new article"New Orleans Mayor: Why I'm Taking Down My City's Confederate Monuments"
Read aloud and for Monday highlight examples of each of the aspects of Rhetorical Analysis
Week 11 -
Assignments for English 10A - Monday, 2/18/19
Watched 15-minute YouTube segment on Rhetorical Analysis
Analyzed article entitled "New Orleans Mayor: Why I'm Taking Down My City's Confederate Monuments"
Went over difference between Phrases and Clauses
Independent vs. Subordinate Clauses
Did handout for practice
Emphasized Adjective Clauses and did practice handout
Watched 15-minute YouTube segment on Rhetorical Analysis
Analyzed article entitled "New Orleans Mayor: Why I'm Taking Down My City's Confederate Monuments"
Went over difference between Phrases and Clauses
Independent vs. Subordinate Clauses
Did handout for practice
Emphasized Adjective Clauses and did practice handout
Assignments for English 10A - Tuesday, 2/19/19
Warmed up with Independent/Subordinate Clauses Worksheet for practice
Listened to "The Power of One" clip
Passed out old books and took #'s
Discussed jury duty and cases
Read aloud Act I of Twelve Angry Men in parts
Warmed up with Independent/Subordinate Clauses Worksheet for practice
Listened to "The Power of One" clip
Passed out old books and took #'s
Discussed jury duty and cases
Read aloud Act I of Twelve Angry Men in parts
Assignments for English 10A - Wednesday, 2/20/19
Went over Adjective Clauses on PP and then did practice handout
Read rest of Act I and most of Act II in Twelve Angry Men
Be ready for Quiz tomorrow over Act I!
Went over Adjective Clauses on PP and then did practice handout
Read rest of Act I and most of Act II in Twelve Angry Men
Be ready for Quiz tomorrow over Act I!
Assignments for English 10A - Thursday, 2/21/19
Took Act I quiz over Twelve Angry Men
Read aloud in parts Act III in Twelve Angry Men
Discussed Implication Statements p. 571 of Twelve Angry Men
Announced quiz over Act II for tomorrow
Took Act I quiz over Twelve Angry Men
Read aloud in parts Act III in Twelve Angry Men
Discussed Implication Statements p. 571 of Twelve Angry Men
Announced quiz over Act II for tomorrow
Assignments for English 10A - Friday, 2/22/19
Took Usage Quiz #9
Saw movie of Twelve Angry Men
Took Usage Quiz #9
Saw movie of Twelve Angry Men
Week 12 -
Assignments for English 10A - Monday, 2/25/19
Watched a portion of 12 Angry Men movie
Took Act II Quiz for 12 Angry Men
Watched a portion of 12 Angry Men movie
Took Act II Quiz for 12 Angry Men
Assignments for English 10A - Tuesday, 2/26/19
Made corrections on Act II Quiz from yesterday
Watched rest of 12 Angry Men movie
Discussed thematic topics and issues related to 12 Angry Men
Made corrections on Act II Quiz from yesterday
Watched rest of 12 Angry Men movie
Discussed thematic topics and issues related to 12 Angry Men
Assignments for English 10A - Wednesday, 2/27/19
Went over Act II quizzes from yesterday
Did PP for Adverb Clauses and did handout for practice
Assigned Bias/Prejudice/Stereotype assignment for finding 6 examples of each w/explanation, P. #, and Juror # mentioned
Went over Act II quizzes from yesterday
Did PP for Adverb Clauses and did handout for practice
Assigned Bias/Prejudice/Stereotype assignment for finding 6 examples of each w/explanation, P. #, and Juror # mentioned
Assignments for English 10A - Thursday, 2/28/19
Went over Act III quizzes from yesterday
Worked on Bias/Prejudice/Stereotype assignment from yesterday
Passed out article "Cameras Should Be Allowed in Criminal Trials with Consent of All Parties" - made T-Chart for/against
Went over Act III quizzes from yesterday
Worked on Bias/Prejudice/Stereotype assignment from yesterday
Passed out article "Cameras Should Be Allowed in Criminal Trials with Consent of All Parties" - made T-Chart for/against
Assignments for English 10A - Friday, 3/1/19
Reviewed for Clauses Quiz next week with Kahoot Review
Identified Warrants/Evidence Against Cameras in the Courtroom from yesterday's article
Read new article "The Certainty of Memory Has Its Day in Court" and for homework wrote a summary paragraph of the major findings in the article
Reviewed for Clauses Quiz next week with Kahoot Review
Identified Warrants/Evidence Against Cameras in the Courtroom from yesterday's article
Read new article "The Certainty of Memory Has Its Day in Court" and for homework wrote a summary paragraph of the major findings in the article
Week #13 -
Assignments for English 10A - Monday, 3/4/19
Passed out Final Exam review sheet and went over for Wednesday's exam
Did Kahoot reviews for both Clauses and Phrases
Passed out Final Exam review sheet and went over for Wednesday's exam
Did Kahoot reviews for both Clauses and Phrases