Week #1 -
Assignments for English 10B - Monday, 3/15/21
Went over Classroom Guidelines online through Mr. Rupp's website (lawtoncs.org)
Went over Eng 10B Syllabus online
Reviewed Emergency Procedures - Tornado, Lockdowns, Fire Drill
Introduced opening groupwork presentation project leading up to Of Mice and Men novel
Assigned groups and chose selected subtopics for historical background/connections to the novel
Went over Classroom Guidelines online through Mr. Rupp's website (lawtoncs.org)
Went over Eng 10B Syllabus online
Reviewed Emergency Procedures - Tornado, Lockdowns, Fire Drill
Introduced opening groupwork presentation project leading up to Of Mice and Men novel
Assigned groups and chose selected subtopics for historical background/connections to the novel
Assignments for English 10B - Tuesday, 3/16/21
Went over MLA format for citation
Research preparation for Of Mice and Men presentations (slide show in small groups based upon 7 subtopics)
Went over MLA format for citation
Research preparation for Of Mice and Men presentations (slide show in small groups based upon 7 subtopics)
Assignments for English 10B - Thursday, 3/18/21
Discussed 8 different discussion statements in preparation for the novel - Yes/No/Don't Know responses with small-group discussion
Passed out Of Mice and Men books and took #'s
Read aloud a portion of Ch. 1 in Of Mice and Men - finish Ch. 1 for tomorrow
Discussed 8 different discussion statements in preparation for the novel - Yes/No/Don't Know responses with small-group discussion
Passed out Of Mice and Men books and took #'s
Read aloud a portion of Ch. 1 in Of Mice and Men - finish Ch. 1 for tomorrow
Assignments for English 10B - Friday, 3/19/21
Gave 5 minutes for Presentation Prep
Presented 7 pre-reading presentations for Of Mice and Men
Discussed Ch. 1 of Of Mice and Men - class discussion
Gave 5 minutes for Presentation Prep
Presented 7 pre-reading presentations for Of Mice and Men
Discussed Ch. 1 of Of Mice and Men - class discussion
Week #2 -
Assignments for English 10B - Monday, 3/22/21
Joined NoRedInk.com for English 10B 3rd Tri
Discussed Ch. 2 of Of Mice and Men - class discussion
Read aloud a portion of Ch. 3 in Of Mice and Men - read the rest of Ch. 3 for tomorrow!
Joined NoRedInk.com for English 10B 3rd Tri
Discussed Ch. 2 of Of Mice and Men - class discussion
Read aloud a portion of Ch. 3 in Of Mice and Men - read the rest of Ch. 3 for tomorrow!
Assignments for English 10B - Tuesday, 3/23/21
Passed out "To a Mouse" poem and analysis worksheet for Of Mice and Men Read poem aloud and discussed in small groups #1-5 on worksheet Did Quickwrite #6 on sheet - 3 pts. Discussed and took notes online for Ch. 3 in Of Mice and Men Read Ch. 4 for Thursday |
Assignments for English 10B - Thursday, 3/25/21
Took notes over Ch. 4 Discussion Questions 1-10 - assigned each row three to do - took online or paper notes based upon discussion
Divided into small groups and discussed 6 conflicts involving Man vs. Man, Man vs. Self, Man vs. Nature, and Man vs. Society - filled in chart for 6 points (one copy per group)
Began reading the crisis of the novel - Ch. 5 involving Lennie and Curley's wife
Took notes over Ch. 4 Discussion Questions 1-10 - assigned each row three to do - took online or paper notes based upon discussion
Divided into small groups and discussed 6 conflicts involving Man vs. Man, Man vs. Self, Man vs. Nature, and Man vs. Society - filled in chart for 6 points (one copy per group)
Began reading the crisis of the novel - Ch. 5 involving Lennie and Curley's wife
Assignments for English 10B - Friday, 3/26/21
Read rest of Of Mice and Men aloud (Ch. 6)
Did PP for Comma Usage
Did worksheet for Comma Usage - 1-30 Odds for practice/Evens for homework grade
Read rest of Of Mice and Men aloud (Ch. 6)
Did PP for Comma Usage
Did worksheet for Comma Usage - 1-30 Odds for practice/Evens for homework grade
Week #3 -
Assignments for English 10B - Monday, 3/29/21
Discussed Ch. 6 of Of Mice and Men using Discussion Questions online/also paper
Discussed/listed thematic topics that the story deals with - listed on board
Develop for tomorrow a potential theme in sentence form--what is the overriding main principle/lesson that we learn through the novel?
Also, gave a sample hook/thesis using TRWTT method - begin formulating the hook/thesis for tomorrow!
Discussed Ch. 6 of Of Mice and Men using Discussion Questions online/also paper
Discussed/listed thematic topics that the story deals with - listed on board
Develop for tomorrow a potential theme in sentence form--what is the overriding main principle/lesson that we learn through the novel?
Also, gave a sample hook/thesis using TRWTT method - begin formulating the hook/thesis for tomorrow!
Assignments for English 10B - Tuesday, 3/30/21
Turned in Comma Practice Handout from the other day
Explained Theme Analysis - gave example of Hook/Thesis and 1st Body Paragraph with TKM
Worked on Theme/Hook/Thesis and one Body Paragraph
Turned in Comma Practice Handout from the other day
Explained Theme Analysis - gave example of Hook/Thesis and 1st Body Paragraph with TKM
Worked on Theme/Hook/Thesis and one Body Paragraph
Assignments for English 10B - Thursday, 4/1/21
Filled in PSAT bubble sheets for test after break
Discussed adding "The author believes that..." before your theme statement (might help you write a better sentence theme)
Evaluated 7 different theme statements for effectiveness (on PP)
Wrote one body paragraph for theme paper with support, including one quote minimum
Filled in PSAT bubble sheets for test after break
Discussed adding "The author believes that..." before your theme statement (might help you write a better sentence theme)
Evaluated 7 different theme statements for effectiveness (on PP)
Wrote one body paragraph for theme paper with support, including one quote minimum
Week #4 -
Assignments for English 10B - Monday, 4/12/21
Went over Theme Selection for Analysis - "The author believes that..."
Showed sample Theme plus Body Paragraph plus Sample Conclusion on Word Document
Worked on Body/Conclusion for Theme Analysis Paper
Passed out Rubric for Theme Analysis
Went over Theme Selection for Analysis - "The author believes that..."
Showed sample Theme plus Body Paragraph plus Sample Conclusion on Word Document
Worked on Body/Conclusion for Theme Analysis Paper
Passed out Rubric for Theme Analysis
Assignments for English 10B - Tuesday, 4/13/21
Gave rubric (double-sided) to do peer editing for draft of Theme Analysis - gave 1-5 points for paragraphs completed thus far
Went over PP for Semicolon/Colon usage - signed up for NoRedInk.com (new tri) and assigned modules dealing with THAMOs and Semicolons/Colons for 10 pts.
(USE LINK on GOOGLE CLASSROOM for NoRedInk.com sign-up)
Gave rubric (double-sided) to do peer editing for draft of Theme Analysis - gave 1-5 points for paragraphs completed thus far
Went over PP for Semicolon/Colon usage - signed up for NoRedInk.com (new tri) and assigned modules dealing with THAMOs and Semicolons/Colons for 10 pts.
(USE LINK on GOOGLE CLASSROOM for NoRedInk.com sign-up)
Assignments for English 10B - Wednesday, 4/14/21
Signed up for turnitin.com with Class ID and Join Key (on Google Classroom Stream)
Did Kahoot review for Of Mice and Men Quiz (tomorrow!)
Took out Anticipation/Reaction sheet from p. 23 of Teacher Guide to discuss follow-up questions/responses that may have changed after reading the novel
Did American Dream brainstorming, followed by a 15-question survey about the American Dream idea - discussed half of them!
Signed up for turnitin.com with Class ID and Join Key (on Google Classroom Stream)
Did Kahoot review for Of Mice and Men Quiz (tomorrow!)
Took out Anticipation/Reaction sheet from p. 23 of Teacher Guide to discuss follow-up questions/responses that may have changed after reading the novel
Did American Dream brainstorming, followed by a 15-question survey about the American Dream idea - discussed half of them!
Assignments for English 10B - Thursday, 4/15/21
Shared responses to the American Dream concept questions from the other day
Took Of Mice and Men quiz online (Teachermade.com)
Passed out "A Dream Deferred" poem and analyzed and took notes for 5 pts. (also online)
Passed out "Housing and Race in Chicago" article (also online material on Classroom) to read for Monday
Shared responses to the American Dream concept questions from the other day
Took Of Mice and Men quiz online (Teachermade.com)
Passed out "A Dream Deferred" poem and analyzed and took notes for 5 pts. (also online)
Passed out "Housing and Race in Chicago" article (also online material on Classroom) to read for Monday
Week #5 -
Assignments for English 10B - Monday, 4/19/21 (Virtual)
Announced things due - NoRedInk.com modules from last week/"A Dream Deferred" poem analysis/turnitin.com Theme Analysis for Of Mice and Men
Shared ideas from article entitled "Housing and Race in Chicago" from last week
Read aloud in parts pp. 23-35 in A Raisin in the Sun (Walter, Ruth, Travis, Narrator)
Discussed what students/others might do with an instant $50,000 from a life insurance policy
Announced things due - NoRedInk.com modules from last week/"A Dream Deferred" poem analysis/turnitin.com Theme Analysis for Of Mice and Men
Shared ideas from article entitled "Housing and Race in Chicago" from last week
Read aloud in parts pp. 23-35 in A Raisin in the Sun (Walter, Ruth, Travis, Narrator)
Discussed what students/others might do with an instant $50,000 from a life insurance policy
Assignments for English 10B - Tuesday, 4/20/21 (Virtual)
Went over Act I Vocabulary Words - 1) Indictment 2) Permeate 3) Unobtrusively 4) Raucous 5) Assimilationism - took definitions/parts of speech
Discussed yesterday's reading from A Raisin in the Sun
Read aloud in parts today's reading (book pp. 35-46, online version up to p. 1548) - Walter, Beneatha, Ruth, Mama
Went over Act I Vocabulary Words - 1) Indictment 2) Permeate 3) Unobtrusively 4) Raucous 5) Assimilationism - took definitions/parts of speech
Discussed yesterday's reading from A Raisin in the Sun
Read aloud in parts today's reading (book pp. 35-46, online version up to p. 1548) - Walter, Beneatha, Ruth, Mama
Assignments for English 10B - Thursday, 4/22/21 (Virtual)
Reviewed ideas from yesterday in A Raisin in the Sun
Watched about 15 minutes of the movie to see characters
Read aloud in parts pp. 1557-1559 - read through p. 1563 for tomorrow in A Raisin in the Sun
Reviewed ideas from yesterday in A Raisin in the Sun
Watched about 15 minutes of the movie to see characters
Read aloud in parts pp. 1557-1559 - read through p. 1563 for tomorrow in A Raisin in the Sun
Assignments for English 10B - Friday, 4/23/21 (Virtual)
Went over Quotation Marks/Italics on PP - then did practice handout
Reviewed ideas from yesterday's reading in A Raisin in the Sun
Read aloud in parts pp. 1563 (bottom) to 1568 (end of Act I)
Went over Quotation Marks/Italics on PP - then did practice handout
Reviewed ideas from yesterday's reading in A Raisin in the Sun
Read aloud in parts pp. 1563 (bottom) to 1568 (end of Act I)
Week #6 -
Assignments for English 10B - Monday, 4/26/21 (Virtual)
Reviewed items that should be either in italics or quotation marks
Did Kahoot for Quotation Marks/Italics
Reviewed main ideas from Raisin in the Sun reading from last week - Walter's obsession/dream, Ruth's difficulties physical and emotional, Beneatha's search for her identity
Read aloud in parts pp. 1568-1575 in A Raisin in the Sun
Reviewed items that should be either in italics or quotation marks
Did Kahoot for Quotation Marks/Italics
Reviewed main ideas from Raisin in the Sun reading from last week - Walter's obsession/dream, Ruth's difficulties physical and emotional, Beneatha's search for her identity
Read aloud in parts pp. 1568-1575 in A Raisin in the Sun
Assignments for English 10B - Tuesday, 4/27/21 (Virtual)
Did vocabulary for Act II in Raisin - Resignation/Revelation/Imploring/Exuberant
Discussed George's allusion to Prometheus and how this reference to Walter fits Walter's circumstances
Read aloud in parts pp. 1576-1579 in parts (up to Act II, Scene 2)
Responded to statement "Inherited money should be equally split between family members."
Did vocabulary for Act II in Raisin - Resignation/Revelation/Imploring/Exuberant
Discussed George's allusion to Prometheus and how this reference to Walter fits Walter's circumstances
Read aloud in parts pp. 1576-1579 in parts (up to Act II, Scene 2)
Responded to statement "Inherited money should be equally split between family members."
Assignments for English 10B - Thursday, 4/29/21 (Virtual)
Announced about NoRedInk.com completion
Took practice quiz over Italics/Quotes online - discussed answers
Read aloud in A Raisin in the Sun pp. 1579-1586 in parts
Did Quickwrite for 3 pts. "George's vs. Beneatha's dreams for success/fulfillment. What is different about these two main characters and what they ultimately want out of life." (Online)
Announced about NoRedInk.com completion
Took practice quiz over Italics/Quotes online - discussed answers
Read aloud in A Raisin in the Sun pp. 1579-1586 in parts
Did Quickwrite for 3 pts. "George's vs. Beneatha's dreams for success/fulfillment. What is different about these two main characters and what they ultimately want out of life." (Online)
Assignments for English 10B - Friday, 4/30/21
NO CLASS DUE TO PT CONFERENCES
NO CLASS DUE TO PT CONFERENCES
Week #7 -
Assignments for English 10B - Monday, 5/3/21
Reviewed events from Friday in Raisin Act II, Scene 2 - discussion
Read aloud in parts pp. 110-119 in Raisin Act II, Scene 3
Saw movie part I of A Raisin in the Sun
Reviewed events from Friday in Raisin Act II, Scene 2 - discussion
Read aloud in parts pp. 110-119 in Raisin Act II, Scene 3
Saw movie part I of A Raisin in the Sun
Assignments for English 10B - Tuesday, 5/4/21
Did Italics/Quotes practice handout in preparation for Thursday's quiz
Reviewed events from yesterday's reading
Read aloud in parts pp. 119-130 in Raisin
Saw movie Part II of Raisin
Did Italics/Quotes practice handout in preparation for Thursday's quiz
Reviewed events from yesterday's reading
Read aloud in parts pp. 119-130 in Raisin
Saw movie Part II of Raisin
Assignments for English10B - Thursday, 5/6/21
Took Italics/Quotes Quiz online
Went over Apostrophes in writing (put ideas on board)
Did Apostrophes handout for practice (onllne)
Read aloud the rest of the play pp. 131-150 in Raisin
Took Italics/Quotes Quiz online
Went over Apostrophes in writing (put ideas on board)
Did Apostrophes handout for practice (onllne)
Read aloud the rest of the play pp. 131-150 in Raisin
Week #8 -
Assignments for English 10B - Monday, 5/10/21
Did Kahoot Review for Apostrophes usage
Watched Part III of Raisin in the Sun movie
Did Kahoot Review for Apostrophes usage
Watched Part III of Raisin in the Sun movie
Assignments for English 10B - Tuesday, 5/11/21
Went over 4 new vocab words for Act III in Raisin
Took practice quiz over Apostrophes in preparation for Thursday's quiz online
Saw rest of Raisin movie
Went over 4 new vocab words for Act III in Raisin
Took practice quiz over Apostrophes in preparation for Thursday's quiz online
Saw rest of Raisin movie
Assignments for English 10B - Thursday, 5/13/21
Took Apostrophes Quiz online (12 pts.)
Reviewed for vocabulary for Raisin in the Sun with quizlet.live
Introduced the Raisin Essay prompts - pick one out of four to write about
Wrote the Hook/Thesis in class and did some brainstorming for points (3+ E. C.?)
Took Apostrophes Quiz online (12 pts.)
Reviewed for vocabulary for Raisin in the Sun with quizlet.live
Introduced the Raisin Essay prompts - pick one out of four to write about
Wrote the Hook/Thesis in class and did some brainstorming for points (3+ E. C.?)
Assignments for English 10B - Friday, 5/14/21
Went over Apostrophes Quiz from yesterday - gave opportunity for retake this coming Monday
Passed out Grade Sheets and had students highlight missing assignments and put on 3 x 5 cards their goals for getting assignments/quizzes made up
Showed sample Hook/Thesis (TRWTT) for Raisin Essay - went over all that needs to be included
Wrote Body Paragraphs for Raisin Essay 2nd half of the hour
Went over Apostrophes Quiz from yesterday - gave opportunity for retake this coming Monday
Passed out Grade Sheets and had students highlight missing assignments and put on 3 x 5 cards their goals for getting assignments/quizzes made up
Showed sample Hook/Thesis (TRWTT) for Raisin Essay - went over all that needs to be included
Wrote Body Paragraphs for Raisin Essay 2nd half of the hour
Week #9 -
Assignments for English 10B - Monday, 5/17/21
Took redo of Apostrophes Quiz
Showed sample body paragraph of Raisin Essay
Worked on Raisin Essay for Thursday - turn in early for +1 Extra Credit!
Did quizlet.live for review for vocabulary quiz Acts I, II, and III tomorrow (13 words)
Took Raisin Quiz (multiple choice - 25 questions)
Took redo of Apostrophes Quiz
Showed sample body paragraph of Raisin Essay
Worked on Raisin Essay for Thursday - turn in early for +1 Extra Credit!
Did quizlet.live for review for vocabulary quiz Acts I, II, and III tomorrow (13 words)
Took Raisin Quiz (multiple choice - 25 questions)
Assignments for English 10B - Tuesday, 5/18/21
Reminded students of paper due Thursday - can turn in early for +1 E. C.
Watched "The Power of One" by Bomshel (youtube 4:22)
Passed out "The Dying Girl That No One Helped" by Louden Wainwright
Discussed ideas from the article
Began discussing 10 Statements leading into the play Twelve Angry Men (got through 1-8 only)
Vocabulary Quiz will be Thursday instead since we ran out of time!
Reminded students of paper due Thursday - can turn in early for +1 E. C.
Watched "The Power of One" by Bomshel (youtube 4:22)
Passed out "The Dying Girl That No One Helped" by Louden Wainwright
Discussed ideas from the article
Began discussing 10 Statements leading into the play Twelve Angry Men (got through 1-8 only)
Vocabulary Quiz will be Thursday instead since we ran out of time!
Assignments for English 10B - Thursday, 5/20/21
Discussed last 2 Discussion Statements for 12 Angry Men - shared ideas
Passed out books for 12 Angry Men
Introduced characters/descriptions and selected parts to read pp. 552-553
Assigned parts and read Act I in 12 Angry Men
Discussed evidence so far that would stick or not stick in court
Discussed last 2 Discussion Statements for 12 Angry Men - shared ideas
Passed out books for 12 Angry Men
Introduced characters/descriptions and selected parts to read pp. 552-553
Assigned parts and read Act I in 12 Angry Men
Discussed evidence so far that would stick or not stick in court
Assignments for English 10B - Friday, 5/21/21
Discussed differences between 1st/2nd/3rd degree murder for our play 12 Angry Men
Saw movie Part I (Act I) of 12 Angry Men
Passed out Act I "quiz" (take home if necessary) for 10 pts.
Discussed differences between 1st/2nd/3rd degree murder for our play 12 Angry Men
Saw movie Part I (Act I) of 12 Angry Men
Passed out Act I "quiz" (take home if necessary) for 10 pts.
Week #10 -
Assignments for English 10B - Monday, 5/24/21
Went over Hyphens/Dashes on PP
Did practice handout for Hyphens/Dashes
Read in parts Act II of Twelve Angry Men
Went over Hyphens/Dashes on PP
Did practice handout for Hyphens/Dashes
Read in parts Act II of Twelve Angry Men
Assignments for English 10B - Tuesday, 5/25/21
Reviewed hyphens/dashes usage
Did Kahoot Review for Hyphens/Dashes
Saw Part II of Twelve Angry Men movie
Gave take-home quiz for Twelve Angry Men (Act II)
Reviewed hyphens/dashes usage
Did Kahoot Review for Hyphens/Dashes
Saw Part II of Twelve Angry Men movie
Gave take-home quiz for Twelve Angry Men (Act II)
Assignments for English 10B - Thursday, 5/27/21
Did practice handout for Hyphens/Dashes - quiz tomorrow
Read the rest of Twelve Angry Men aloud in class (Act III)
Saw movie Part III of Twelve Angry Men (have about 15-20 minutes to go)
Did practice handout for Hyphens/Dashes - quiz tomorrow
Read the rest of Twelve Angry Men aloud in class (Act III)
Saw movie Part III of Twelve Angry Men (have about 15-20 minutes to go)
Assignments for English 10B - Friday, 5/28/21
Took Hyphens/Dashes Quiz (paper copy)
Watched rest of Twelve Angry Men movie
Went over 5 Discussion Statements for Post Reading of Twelve Angry Men
Picked out examples of Bias/Prejudice/or Stereotyping quotes from Jurors - included page number, quote, and brief explanation (on paper handout) - online for those absent. Minimum of 5 and max of 7 for E.C.
Took Hyphens/Dashes Quiz (paper copy)
Watched rest of Twelve Angry Men movie
Went over 5 Discussion Statements for Post Reading of Twelve Angry Men
Picked out examples of Bias/Prejudice/or Stereotyping quotes from Jurors - included page number, quote, and brief explanation (on paper handout) - online for those absent. Minimum of 5 and max of 7 for E.C.
Week #11 -
Assignments for English 10B - Tuesday, 6/1/21
Introduced Parentheses/Brackets in writing (PP and handout for practice)
Finished finding evidence for Biased/Prejudiced/Stereotyping language from the text - turned in handout
Did Open Book Quiz for Act III in Twelve Angry Men
Introduced Parentheses/Brackets in writing (PP and handout for practice)
Finished finding evidence for Biased/Prejudiced/Stereotyping language from the text - turned in handout
Did Open Book Quiz for Act III in Twelve Angry Men
Assignments for English 10B - Thursday, 6/3/21
Went over terminology for argumentation - Claim/Warrant/Counterargument/Rebuttal/Logos/Pathos/Ethos/SOAPStone and took notes
Passed out article "Cameras Should be Allowed in Criminal Trials with Consent of All Parties"
Began analyzing for rhetorical devices and persuasive appeals
Went over terminology for argumentation - Claim/Warrant/Counterargument/Rebuttal/Logos/Pathos/Ethos/SOAPStone and took notes
Passed out article "Cameras Should be Allowed in Criminal Trials with Consent of All Parties"
Began analyzing for rhetorical devices and persuasive appeals
Assignments for English 10B - Friday, 6/4/21
Reviewed ideas from yesterday regarding "Cameras in the Courtroom" article
Wrote a paragraph expressing viewpoint on the issue - gave reasoning (the why?) - 5 pts.
Shared a website about leadership and how it ties into Twelve Angry Men
Wrote a second paragraph regarding two of the lessons of the six that you felt were most impactful, and why? - 5 pts.
Did SOAPStone together for the article
Reviewed ideas from yesterday regarding "Cameras in the Courtroom" article
Wrote a paragraph expressing viewpoint on the issue - gave reasoning (the why?) - 5 pts.
Shared a website about leadership and how it ties into Twelve Angry Men
Wrote a second paragraph regarding two of the lessons of the six that you felt were most impactful, and why? - 5 pts.
Did SOAPStone together for the article
Week #12 -
Assignments for English 10B - Monday, 6/7/21
Reviewed with Review Sheet for Final Exam
Watched a portion of the courtroom scene from TKM (tied into 12 Angry Men)
Reviewed with Review Sheet for Final Exam
Watched a portion of the courtroom scene from TKM (tied into 12 Angry Men)