2nd Trimester - Week 1
Week #1 -
Assignments for English 12B - Monday, 11/30/20
Went over Course Syllabus on website
Brainstormed ideas surround Shakespeare's background and style
Analyzed the poem "The Seven Ages of Man" by Shakespeare - discussed tone of author
Showed "Shakespeare in Our Time" video clip (20 min) in preparation for Macbeth
Went over Course Syllabus on website
Brainstormed ideas surround Shakespeare's background and style
Analyzed the poem "The Seven Ages of Man" by Shakespeare - discussed tone of author
Showed "Shakespeare in Our Time" video clip (20 min) in preparation for Macbeth
Assignments for English 12B - Tuesday, 12/1/20
Asked, "What could cause a seemingly moral, upright person to all of a sudden turn into a hardened criminal?" - shared some responses on Chat
Read famous quotes from the play (became actors and actresses) and then put them into the Summary of Macbeth
Read aloud the first witch scene p. 440 in textbook
For Thursday, read pp. 440-452 in Macbeth Act I, Scenes 1-5
Asked, "What could cause a seemingly moral, upright person to all of a sudden turn into a hardened criminal?" - shared some responses on Chat
Read famous quotes from the play (became actors and actresses) and then put them into the Summary of Macbeth
Read aloud the first witch scene p. 440 in textbook
For Thursday, read pp. 440-452 in Macbeth Act I, Scenes 1-5
Assignments for English 12B - Thursday, 12/3/20
Discussed Questions over Act I, Scenes 1-5 in Macbeth
Emphasized Thane of Glamis, Thane of Cawdor, Banquo's sons will have children who will be king, Macbeth will be king
Read pp. 452-455 in class in parts
Read through p. 462 in Macbeth for tomorrow, plus read Sparknotes No Fear Shakespeare Summary and Analysis for Act I (getting ready for a quiz over Act I)
Discussed Questions over Act I, Scenes 1-5 in Macbeth
Emphasized Thane of Glamis, Thane of Cawdor, Banquo's sons will have children who will be king, Macbeth will be king
Read pp. 452-455 in class in parts
Read through p. 462 in Macbeth for tomorrow, plus read Sparknotes No Fear Shakespeare Summary and Analysis for Act I (getting ready for a quiz over Act I)
Assignments for English 12B - Friday, 12/4/20
Saw movie Act I in Macbeth
Did Kahoot for review for Macbeth Act I quiz on Monday
Finish Act I questions for a grade
Saw movie Act I in Macbeth
Did Kahoot for review for Macbeth Act I quiz on Monday
Finish Act I questions for a grade
Week #2 -
Assignments for English 12B - Monday, 12/7/20
Read aloud in parts pp. 457-462 in Macbeth
Introduced the famous "Porter Scene" coming up for tomorrow
Read the rest of Act II for tomorrow
Took Macbeth Quiz #1 on Google Forms (link on Classroom)
Read aloud in parts pp. 457-462 in Macbeth
Introduced the famous "Porter Scene" coming up for tomorrow
Read the rest of Act II for tomorrow
Took Macbeth Quiz #1 on Google Forms (link on Classroom)
Assignments for English 12B - Tuesday, 12/8/20
Watched Act II video of Macbeth
Answered Discussion Questions for Act II pp. 457-466
Read pp. 468-470 for Thursday (two info text articles in book)
Be ready to listen to an analysis of the "Porter Scene" YouTube clip for Thursday (will come out tomorrow at 8:00 AM)
Watched Act II video of Macbeth
Answered Discussion Questions for Act II pp. 457-466
Read pp. 468-470 for Thursday (two info text articles in book)
Be ready to listen to an analysis of the "Porter Scene" YouTube clip for Thursday (will come out tomorrow at 8:00 AM)
Assignments for English 12B - Thursday, 12/10/20
Discussed the significance of the Porter Scene in Macbeth - also the Knocking at the Gate - referred to video clip from yesterday and the two selections on pp. 468-470
Did Kahoot Review for Act II Quiz (tomorrow)
For tomorrow, read pp. 472-479 in Act III of Macbeth (Scenes 1-2)
Discussed the significance of the Porter Scene in Macbeth - also the Knocking at the Gate - referred to video clip from yesterday and the two selections on pp. 468-470
Did Kahoot Review for Act II Quiz (tomorrow)
For tomorrow, read pp. 472-479 in Act III of Macbeth (Scenes 1-2)
Assignments for English 12B - Friday, 12/11/20
Read pp. 472-479 in Macbeth in parts - up to the Crisis of the play
Took Act II Macbeth Quiz with supplementary questions (extended response)
Read pp. 472-479 in Macbeth in parts - up to the Crisis of the play
Took Act II Macbeth Quiz with supplementary questions (extended response)
Week #3 -
Assignments for English 12B - Monday, 12/14/20
Went over Act II Quiz answers from the other day
Read aloud pp. 481-488 in Macbeth - end of Act III
Passed out questions for Act III of Macbeth - assigned one for each student to share tomorrow in class
Went over Act II Quiz answers from the other day
Read aloud pp. 481-488 in Macbeth - end of Act III
Passed out questions for Act III of Macbeth - assigned one for each student to share tomorrow in class
Assignments for English 12B - Tuesday, 12/15/20
Watched Act III Macbeth movie
Went over Discussion Questions for Act III from yesterday - shared answers that students prepared for
Prepared for Act III Quiz on Thursday w/Kahoot Review
Watched Act III Macbeth movie
Went over Discussion Questions for Act III from yesterday - shared answers that students prepared for
Prepared for Act III Quiz on Thursday w/Kahoot Review
Assignments for English 12B - Thursday, 12/17/20
Listened to Macbeth movie Act III, Scene 1 - witches and apparitions
Took Act III Quiz w/extended responses
Listened to Macbeth movie Act III, Scene 1 - witches and apparitions
Took Act III Quiz w/extended responses
Assignments for English 12B - Friday, 12/18/20
Discussed 3 apparitions that appeared to Macbeth
Watched movie of the rest of Act IV, pp. 9-494-505
Distributed Apparitions worksheet - did a portion together
Discussed 3 apparitions that appeared to Macbeth
Watched movie of the rest of Act IV, pp. 9-494-505
Distributed Apparitions worksheet - did a portion together
Week #4 -
Assignments for English 12B - Monday, 1/4/21
Reviewed Malcolm's dialogue with Macduff from Act IV
Reviewed 3 "riddles" from Act IV
Did Kahoot review for Act IV of Macbeth
Read together in parts Act V, Scenes 1-3 pp. 508-513
Reviewed Malcolm's dialogue with Macduff from Act IV
Reviewed 3 "riddles" from Act IV
Did Kahoot review for Act IV of Macbeth
Read together in parts Act V, Scenes 1-3 pp. 508-513
Assignments for English 12B - Tuesday, 1/5/21
Read aloud rest of Macbeth in parts - pp. 513-520
Took Act IV Macbeth Quiz - w/supplementary extended response questions
Read aloud rest of Macbeth in parts - pp. 513-520
Took Act IV Macbeth Quiz - w/supplementary extended response questions
Assignments for English 12B - Thursday, 1/7/21
Watched Macbeth movie Act V
Did Kahoot review for Act V
Prepare for tomorrow's quiz over Act V
Watched Macbeth movie Act V
Did Kahoot review for Act V
Prepare for tomorrow's quiz over Act V
Assignments for English 12B - Friday, 1/8/21
Analyzed poem "Out, Out--" by Robert Frost - tied into Macbeth's famous "Out, out brief candle" speech
Took Macbeth Quiz Act V w/supplemental questions
Analyzed poem "Out, Out--" by Robert Frost - tied into Macbeth's famous "Out, out brief candle" speech
Took Macbeth Quiz Act V w/supplemental questions
Week #5 -
Assignments for English 12B - Monday, 1/11/21
Went over Emergency Procedures - Tornado/Fire/Lockdowns (3)
Went over Macbeth Quiz Act V from the other day
Read together "The Theme of Macbeth" article by Charles W. French - highlighted portions that pointed to theme
Discussed thematic topics from the article - wrote a sentence theme on 3 x 5 card
Introduced Macbeth essay - picked one option for brainstorming and gathering ideas
Went over Emergency Procedures - Tornado/Fire/Lockdowns (3)
Went over Macbeth Quiz Act V from the other day
Read together "The Theme of Macbeth" article by Charles W. French - highlighted portions that pointed to theme
Discussed thematic topics from the article - wrote a sentence theme on 3 x 5 card
Introduced Macbeth essay - picked one option for brainstorming and gathering ideas
Assignments for English 12B - Tuesday, 1/12/21
Showed potential hook on overhead screen (TRWTT Method)
Worked on Macbeth essays second half of class (due Friday)
Showed potential hook on overhead screen (TRWTT Method)
Worked on Macbeth essays second half of class (due Friday)
Assignments for English 12B - Thursday, 1/14/21
Discussed Global Issues that Concern Us - listed 10 minimum
Rated each according to these questions:
1) How important is this issue to you?
2) How much do you know about the topic personally?
3) How much are you doing about the issue personally?
Introduced Antigone by going over the Greek Theater Background section pp. 3-7 in old books
Took notes in preparation for tomorrow's "quiz" over the background
Discussed Global Issues that Concern Us - listed 10 minimum
Rated each according to these questions:
1) How important is this issue to you?
2) How much do you know about the topic personally?
3) How much are you doing about the issue personally?
Introduced Antigone by going over the Greek Theater Background section pp. 3-7 in old books
Took notes in preparation for tomorrow's "quiz" over the background
Assignments for English 12B - Friday, 1/15/21
Took Greek Theater Background Quiz
Introduced story of Antigone by giving the 1/2 sheet background online and discussing the gist of the conflict between Antigone and Creon
Worked 2nd half of the hour on Macbeth essays
Took Greek Theater Background Quiz
Introduced story of Antigone by giving the 1/2 sheet background online and discussing the gist of the conflict between Antigone and Creon
Worked 2nd half of the hour on Macbeth essays
Week #6 -
Assignments for English 12B - Monday, 1/18/21
Reviewed background of Antigone
Read aloud in parts pp. 9-18 in Antigone
Discussed the four main characters so far and their personality traits - Antigone, Ismene, Creon, Guard
Reviewed background of Antigone
Read aloud in parts pp. 9-18 in Antigone
Discussed the four main characters so far and their personality traits - Antigone, Ismene, Creon, Guard
Assignments for English 12B - Tuesday, 1/19/21
Read aloud in parts pp. 18-24 in Antigone
Introduced Semicolons/Colons on Power Point
Joined NoRedInk.com and assigned 3 modules for Thursday (THAMOs focus)
Read aloud in parts pp. 18-24 in Antigone
Introduced Semicolons/Colons on Power Point
Joined NoRedInk.com and assigned 3 modules for Thursday (THAMOs focus)
Assignments for English 12B - Thursday, 1/21/21
Turned in Career Xello sheets for Mrs. Munro
Read rest of Antigone pp. 30-36 in old books
Went over Discussion Statements p. 36 of Antigone and related ideas to literature students have read or to modern-day applications
Discussed/Debated who did the right thing...Creon or Antigone? Gave backing to both sides of the issue.
Turned in Career Xello sheets for Mrs. Munro
Read rest of Antigone pp. 30-36 in old books
Went over Discussion Statements p. 36 of Antigone and related ideas to literature students have read or to modern-day applications
Discussed/Debated who did the right thing...Creon or Antigone? Gave backing to both sides of the issue.
Week #7 -
Assignments for English 12B - Monday, 1/25/21
Reviewed for Antigone Quiz with Kahoot Game
Read "Public Statement by Eight Alabama Clergymen" in preparation for Letter from Birmingham Jail
Began reading/studying Letter from Birmingham Jail - assigned 1-7 for tomorrow and focused on one page per student to highlight key ideas and take notes in order to
share ideas tomorrow!
Reviewed for Antigone Quiz with Kahoot Game
Read "Public Statement by Eight Alabama Clergymen" in preparation for Letter from Birmingham Jail
Began reading/studying Letter from Birmingham Jail - assigned 1-7 for tomorrow and focused on one page per student to highlight key ideas and take notes in order to
share ideas tomorrow!
Assignments for English 12B - Tuesday, 1/26/21
Introduced Apostrophes in writing - did handout for practice and assignment
Took Antigone Quiz Open Book
Shared key ideas from Letter from Birmingham Jail - highlights/key quotes/concepts
For Thursday, read the rest of Letter and be ready to share key ideas for one page (similar to today)
Introduced Apostrophes in writing - did handout for practice and assignment
Took Antigone Quiz Open Book
Shared key ideas from Letter from Birmingham Jail - highlights/key quotes/concepts
For Thursday, read the rest of Letter and be ready to share key ideas for one page (similar to today)
Assignments for English 12B - Thursday, 1/28/21
Shared key ideas from 2nd half of "Letter from Birmingham Jail"
Watched The Mighty Times Children's March Documentary
Shared key ideas from 2nd half of "Letter from Birmingham Jail"
Watched The Mighty Times Children's March Documentary
Assignments for English 12B - Friday, 1/29/21
Read aloud "Ballad of Birmingham" poem and analyzed for content/poetic devices
Showed YouTube clip of the "16th Street Baptist Church Bombing" 50 year Anniversary Commemoration Ceremony
Came up with parallels of Antigone to "Letter from Birmingham Jail" - listed and took notes on board
Began brainstorming about the American Dream concept with survey (15 questions to rate/score) as introduction to The Great Gatsby
Read aloud "Ballad of Birmingham" poem and analyzed for content/poetic devices
Showed YouTube clip of the "16th Street Baptist Church Bombing" 50 year Anniversary Commemoration Ceremony
Came up with parallels of Antigone to "Letter from Birmingham Jail" - listed and took notes on board
Began brainstorming about the American Dream concept with survey (15 questions to rate/score) as introduction to The Great Gatsby
Week #8 -
Assignments for English 12B - Monday, 2/1/21
Discussed American Dream survey questions from the other day
Had Guest Speaker Jason Bautigam from Army National Guard - virtual meeting
Discussed American Dream survey questions from the other day
Had Guest Speaker Jason Bautigam from Army National Guard - virtual meeting
Assignments for English 12B - Tuesday, 2/2/21
Brainstormed ideas relating to the Roaring '20s - put notes on board
Passed out F. Scott Fitzgerald mini bio and read aloud to find out about our author that we are going to be studying
Passed out "Discovering Gatsby" handout and MIS handout (explained how each is going to be graded)
Passed out Gatsby books and took #'s
Read aloud Ch. 1 in The Great Gatsby
Brainstormed ideas relating to the Roaring '20s - put notes on board
Passed out F. Scott Fitzgerald mini bio and read aloud to find out about our author that we are going to be studying
Passed out "Discovering Gatsby" handout and MIS handout (explained how each is going to be graded)
Passed out Gatsby books and took #'s
Read aloud Ch. 1 in The Great Gatsby
Assignments for English 12B - Thursday, 2/4/21
Went over Italics/Quotation Marks on PP
Did a portion of the handout together - the rest for homework (Evens on Italics side and #2, 3, 7, 8, 10 on Quotation Marks side)
Went over Vocabulary for Ch. 1-2 of Gatsby
Discussed Questions for Ch. 1 of Gatsby (together)
Went over Italics/Quotation Marks on PP
Did a portion of the handout together - the rest for homework (Evens on Italics side and #2, 3, 7, 8, 10 on Quotation Marks side)
Went over Vocabulary for Ch. 1-2 of Gatsby
Discussed Questions for Ch. 1 of Gatsby (together)
Week #9 -
Assignments for English 12B - Monday, 2/8/21
Did PP on Jazz Music - listened to several short audio clips of famous jazz music renditions
Discussed Ch. 2 of Gatsby
Keep working on MIS and "Discovering Gatsby" handouts (as you read)
Read a portion of Ch. 3 aloud - read the rest for tomorrow!
Did PP on Jazz Music - listened to several short audio clips of famous jazz music renditions
Discussed Ch. 2 of Gatsby
Keep working on MIS and "Discovering Gatsby" handouts (as you read)
Read a portion of Ch. 3 aloud - read the rest for tomorrow!
Assignments for English 12B - Tuesday, 2/9/21
Discussed Ch. 3 of Gatsby - Discussion Questions Handout
Went over vocab for Ch. 3-4 in Gatsby
Corrected side 1 of Italics/Quotation Marks handout from the other day - turned in for a grade
Showed PP of Avoiding Run-ons
Did handout with Run-ons for Thursday
Read Ch. 4 in Gatsby for Thursday as well
Discussed Ch. 3 of Gatsby - Discussion Questions Handout
Went over vocab for Ch. 3-4 in Gatsby
Corrected side 1 of Italics/Quotation Marks handout from the other day - turned in for a grade
Showed PP of Avoiding Run-ons
Did handout with Run-ons for Thursday
Read Ch. 4 in Gatsby for Thursday as well
Assignments for English 12B - Thursday, 2/11/21
Went over Italics/Quotes handout from the other day - pointed out common mistakes
Went over possible responses from "Avoiding Run-ons" handout from yesterday
Did 2 Quickwrites - Gatsby-related questions involving Jordan Baker (driving) and helping out someone who had a previous relationship from the past
Discussed Ch. 4 of Gatsby using Discussion Question Handout
Read info text article "1919 World Series Fixing"
Read Ch 5 for tomorrow - be ready for a quiz over the chapter!
Went over Italics/Quotes handout from the other day - pointed out common mistakes
Went over possible responses from "Avoiding Run-ons" handout from yesterday
Did 2 Quickwrites - Gatsby-related questions involving Jordan Baker (driving) and helping out someone who had a previous relationship from the past
Discussed Ch. 4 of Gatsby using Discussion Question Handout
Read info text article "1919 World Series Fixing"
Read Ch 5 for tomorrow - be ready for a quiz over the chapter!
Assignments for English 12B - Friday, 2/12/21
Took Pop Quiz over Ch. 5 in Gatsby
Filled in Discussion Question gaps on PP for Ch. 5
Listened to "The Big Read" Gatsby 11 min. audio
Did quizlet.live for review for vocabulary quiz next Tuesday (Gatsby Ch. 1-4)
Read Ch. 6 in Gatsby for Monday
Took Pop Quiz over Ch. 5 in Gatsby
Filled in Discussion Question gaps on PP for Ch. 5
Listened to "The Big Read" Gatsby 11 min. audio
Did quizlet.live for review for vocabulary quiz next Tuesday (Gatsby Ch. 1-4)
Read Ch. 6 in Gatsby for Monday
Week #10 -
Assignments for English 12B - Monday, 2/15/21
Did Army National Guard survey
Went over Hyphens/Dashes on PP
Did Hyphes/Dashes handout (some together and some for tomorrow graded)
Discussed Ch. 6 in Gatsby with handout
Caught up with MIS/"Discovering Gatsby" handout
Read 1st half of Ch. 7 for tomorrow
Did Army National Guard survey
Went over Hyphens/Dashes on PP
Did Hyphes/Dashes handout (some together and some for tomorrow graded)
Discussed Ch. 6 in Gatsby with handout
Caught up with MIS/"Discovering Gatsby" handout
Read 1st half of Ch. 7 for tomorrow
Assignments for English 12B - Thursday, 2/18/21
Corrected Hyphens/Dashes handout from the other day
Analyzed two poems related to Gatsby - "A Dream Deferred" and "I Hear America Singing"
Did quizlet.live for vocab Ch. 1-4 review (quiz next Tuesday)
Corrected Hyphens/Dashes handout from the other day
Analyzed two poems related to Gatsby - "A Dream Deferred" and "I Hear America Singing"
Did quizlet.live for vocab Ch. 1-4 review (quiz next Tuesday)
Week #11 -
Assignments for English 12B - Tuesday, 2/23/21
Went over Parentheses and Brackets on PP
Did practice handout together
Discussed Ch. 7 of Gatsby with handout and PP
Took Ch. 1-4 vocabulary quiz over Gatsby
Went over Parentheses and Brackets on PP
Did practice handout together
Discussed Ch. 7 of Gatsby with handout and PP
Took Ch. 1-4 vocabulary quiz over Gatsby
Assignments for English 12B - Thursday, 2/25/21
Did Kahoot for Hyphen and Dashes, Parentheses and Brackets
Went over vocabulary for Ch. 5-9 in Gatsby
Discussed Ch. 8 in Gatsby - PP and handout
Read rest of novel for tomorrow
Did Kahoot for Hyphen and Dashes, Parentheses and Brackets
Went over vocabulary for Ch. 5-9 in Gatsby
Discussed Ch. 8 in Gatsby - PP and handout
Read rest of novel for tomorrow
Assignments for English 12B - Friday, 2/26/21
Discussed Ch. 9 in Gatsby - PP and handout
Discussed Symbols/Motifs from the novel 1-8 and took notes
Saw Part I of Gatsby movie while assigning a main character to focus on for critique throughout the movie
Discussed Ch. 9 in Gatsby - PP and handout
Discussed Symbols/Motifs from the novel 1-8 and took notes
Saw Part I of Gatsby movie while assigning a main character to focus on for critique throughout the movie
Week #12 -
Assignments for English 12B - Monday, 3/1/21
Saw Part II of Gatsby movie
Saw Part II of Gatsby movie
Assignments for English 12B - Tuesday, 3/2/21
Watched Part III of Gatsby movie
Watched Part III of Gatsby movie
Assignments for English 12B - Thursday, 3/4/21
Reviewed Gatsby issues/places where characters were from/minor characters' names/roles
Did quizlet review for Ch. 5-9 vocabulary
Made observations regarding APA format for research vs. MLA format
Gave dummy copy handout for desired APA format
Don't forget to finish up "Discovering Gatsby" handout and MIS handout for a grade (due Monday when we take our test over The Great Gatsby)
Reviewed Gatsby issues/places where characters were from/minor characters' names/roles
Did quizlet review for Ch. 5-9 vocabulary
Made observations regarding APA format for research vs. MLA format
Gave dummy copy handout for desired APA format
Don't forget to finish up "Discovering Gatsby" handout and MIS handout for a grade (due Monday when we take our test over The Great Gatsby)
Assignments for English 12B - Friday, 3/5/21
Worked on APA "dummy" copy for research style
Worked on "Discovering Gatsby" and MIS handout (due Monday)
Worked on APA "dummy" copy for research style
Worked on "Discovering Gatsby" and MIS handout (due Monday)
Week #13 -
Assignments for English 12B - Monday, 3/8/21
Took Gatsby Test w/2 supplemental readings
Worked on APA copy if time permitted
Took Gatsby Test w/2 supplemental readings
Worked on APA copy if time permitted
Assignments for English 12B - Tuesday, 3/9/21
Reviewed for Final Exam with review sheet
Worked on APA format for research (dummy copy only)
Reviewed for Final Exam with review sheet
Worked on APA format for research (dummy copy only)
Assignments for English 12B - Monday, 12/2/19
Reviewed and practiced Emergency Procedures - Lockdowns, Fire Drill, and Tornado Drill
Passed out English 12B Syllabus and went over together
Discussed Shakespeare prior knowledge
Read and analyzed the poem "The Seven Ages of Man" by William Shakespeare - looked at tone and meaning
Saw video clip documentary about Shakespeare in the real world
Assignments for English 12B - Tuesday, 12/3/19
Saw rest of Shakespeare documentary from yesterday
Did Quote Activity down in the gym (33 quotes Word Game)
Came back and discussed the "Story of Macbeth" using quotations learned
Asked, "What could cause a seemingly moral, upright person to all of a sudden turn into a hardened criminal?" - put answers on board
Passed out textbooks/took #'s
Pronounced names from p. 439 in text
Began reading Act I, pp. 440-452 in parts
Saw rest of Shakespeare documentary from yesterday
Did Quote Activity down in the gym (33 quotes Word Game)
Came back and discussed the "Story of Macbeth" using quotations learned
Asked, "What could cause a seemingly moral, upright person to all of a sudden turn into a hardened criminal?" - put answers on board
Passed out textbooks/took #'s
Pronounced names from p. 439 in text
Began reading Act I, pp. 440-452 in parts
Assignments for English 12B - Wednesday, 12/4/19
Read rest of Act I, Scenes 2-5 pp. 446-453
Reviewed Big Issues - A) Thane of Glamis p. 445 B) Thane of Cawdor p. 442, 446 C) King (to be) p. 446 D) Banquo p. 446 E) What is Macbeth feeling inside?
Passed out Act I discussion questions for partner work--assigned 3 each
Discussed answers to questions
Read rest of Act I, Scenes 2-5 pp. 446-453
Reviewed Big Issues - A) Thane of Glamis p. 445 B) Thane of Cawdor p. 442, 446 C) King (to be) p. 446 D) Banquo p. 446 E) What is Macbeth feeling inside?
Passed out Act I discussion questions for partner work--assigned 3 each
Discussed answers to questions
Assignments for English 12B - Thursday, 12/5/19
Went over rest of Act I questions, scenes 5-6
Reviewed content from yesterday
Did Kahoot Review for tomorrow's quiz over Act I
Saw Part I (Act I) of Macbeth movie
Went over rest of Act I questions, scenes 5-6
Reviewed content from yesterday
Did Kahoot Review for tomorrow's quiz over Act I
Saw Part I (Act I) of Macbeth movie
Assignments for English 12B - Friday, 12/6/19
Did GUM #18 for warm-up (Macbeth related)
Took Macbeth Quiz #1 with Supplemental Questions
Read aloud in parts Act II, Scenes 1-3 pp. 457-466
Did GUM #18 for warm-up (Macbeth related)
Took Macbeth Quiz #1 with Supplemental Questions
Read aloud in parts Act II, Scenes 1-3 pp. 457-466
Assignments for English 12B - Monday, 12/9/19
Gave opportunity for Macbeth Act I Quiz revisions
Saw analysis of Act II, Scene 3 (famous porter scene) on YouTube 10:10
Passed out Act II, Scenes 1-3 Questions for Discussion (assigned)
Went over responses
Read aloud pp. 467-470 in text
Watched part of Act II video if time permitted
Gave opportunity for Macbeth Act I Quiz revisions
Saw analysis of Act II, Scene 3 (famous porter scene) on YouTube 10:10
Passed out Act II, Scenes 1-3 Questions for Discussion (assigned)
Went over responses
Read aloud pp. 467-470 in text
Watched part of Act II video if time permitted
Assignments for English 12B - Tuesday, 12/10/19
Went over Act I quizzes from Friday
Watched video segment #2 in Macbeth pp. 457-469
Did "Knocking at the Gate" response quiz (essay - 10 pts.)
Went over Act I quizzes from Friday
Watched video segment #2 in Macbeth pp. 457-469
Did "Knocking at the Gate" response quiz (essay - 10 pts.)
Assignments for English 12B - Wednesday, 12/11/19
Introduced Comma Usage with PP
Passed out Comma Handout w/Rules attached - completed all the ones with a "Plus" next to them
Did Kahoot Review for Macbeth Act II Quiz tomorrow
Read aloud pp. 472-481 in Macbeth (Act II, Scenes 1-3)
Introduced Comma Usage with PP
Passed out Comma Handout w/Rules attached - completed all the ones with a "Plus" next to them
Did Kahoot Review for Macbeth Act II Quiz tomorrow
Read aloud pp. 472-481 in Macbeth (Act II, Scenes 1-3)
Assignments for English 12B - Thursday, 12/12/19
Read aloud in parts Act III, Scenes 4-6 in Macbeth (the famous banquet scene)
Took Macbeth Quiz Act II with supplements
Did GUM for Devil Dollars!
Read aloud in parts Act III, Scenes 4-6 in Macbeth (the famous banquet scene)
Took Macbeth Quiz Act II with supplements
Did GUM for Devil Dollars!
Assignments for English 12B - Friday, 12/13/19
Turned in Comma Practice Handout
Went over Act II quizzes from yesterday
Saw movie Act III of Macbeth
Went over Act III Discussion Questions w/handout
Turned in Comma Practice Handout
Went over Act II quizzes from yesterday
Saw movie Act III of Macbeth
Went over Act III Discussion Questions w/handout
Week 3 -
Assignments for English 12B - Monday, 12/16/19
Reviewed for Act III quiz with Kahoot
Took Act III Quiz
Read aloud in parts pp. 490-497 in Macbeth
Reviewed for Act III quiz with Kahoot
Took Act III Quiz
Read aloud in parts pp. 490-497 in Macbeth
Assignments for English 12B - Tuesday, 12/17/19
Passed out flyers to establish 3 groups--A) Symbolism of the witch scene in Act IV B) Themes/Irony of Macduff's wife/son episode C) Meaning of traitor and relate to Macbeth
Discussed findings when finished
Read aloud in parts pp. 497-505 in text Malcolm vs. Macduff
Predicted 3 riddles from the other day
Passed out flyers to establish 3 groups--A) Symbolism of the witch scene in Act IV B) Themes/Irony of Macduff's wife/son episode C) Meaning of traitor and relate to Macbeth
Discussed findings when finished
Read aloud in parts pp. 497-505 in text Malcolm vs. Macduff
Predicted 3 riddles from the other day
Assignments for English 12B - Wednesday, 12/18/19
Saw Macbeth movie for Act IV
Did Kahoot practice for Act IV quiz
Went over Comma Handout and gave retake opportunity
Saw Macbeth movie for Act IV
Did Kahoot practice for Act IV quiz
Went over Comma Handout and gave retake opportunity
Assignments for English 12B - Thursday, 12/19/19
Went over Semicolons/Colons on PP
Passed out Semicolon/Colon Handout - did some for practice - assigned Evens for homework
Took Act IV Quiz over Macbeth w/extended response
Began reading Act V in parts pp. 508-520
Went over Semicolons/Colons on PP
Passed out Semicolon/Colon Handout - did some for practice - assigned Evens for homework
Took Act IV Quiz over Macbeth w/extended response
Began reading Act V in parts pp. 508-520
Assignments for English 12B - Friday, 12/20/19
Corrected Semicolon/Colon Handout in class
Read rest of Macbeth Act V in parts
Saw Macbeth movie of Act V
Corrected Semicolon/Colon Handout in class
Read rest of Macbeth Act V in parts
Saw Macbeth movie of Act V
Week 4 -
Assignments for English 12B - Monday, 1/6/20
Referred to p. 515 for "Out, Out, brief candle" context
Passed out "Out, Out--" poem by Robert Frost - analyzed for content
Read together article "The Theme of Macbeth" by Charles W. French - highlighted passages that helped summarize theme/impact of the play
Wrote personal response on 3 x 5 card to turn in
Introduced parody - defined "An imitation of art, literature, or music for amusement or instruction."
Read aloud pp. 524-525 in text - "Macbeth and the Witches" and discussed parody emphasis
Listened to "Who's On First" Abbott & Costello YouTube video clip
Read aloud Macbeth parody in parts
Referred to p. 515 for "Out, Out, brief candle" context
Passed out "Out, Out--" poem by Robert Frost - analyzed for content
Read together article "The Theme of Macbeth" by Charles W. French - highlighted passages that helped summarize theme/impact of the play
Wrote personal response on 3 x 5 card to turn in
Introduced parody - defined "An imitation of art, literature, or music for amusement or instruction."
Read aloud pp. 524-525 in text - "Macbeth and the Witches" and discussed parody emphasis
Listened to "Who's On First" Abbott & Costello YouTube video clip
Read aloud Macbeth parody in parts
Assignments for English 12B - Tuesday, 1/7/20
Read parody of Macbeth Witch Scene (spoof on Who's On First?)
Turned to pp. 524-525 in literature and read "Macbeth and the Witches" parody essay
Passed out essay options for Macbeth to decide which to write
Reviewed for Macbeth Act V quiz with Kahoot
Took Macbeth Act V quiz with extended response questions on PP
Read parody of Macbeth Witch Scene (spoof on Who's On First?)
Turned to pp. 524-525 in literature and read "Macbeth and the Witches" parody essay
Passed out essay options for Macbeth to decide which to write
Reviewed for Macbeth Act V quiz with Kahoot
Took Macbeth Act V quiz with extended response questions on PP
Assignments for English 12B - Wednesday, 1/8/20
Went over Act V Macbeth Quiz from yesterday
Worked in library on Macbeth Essay Option
Went over Act V Macbeth Quiz from yesterday
Worked in library on Macbeth Essay Option
Assignments for English 12B - Thursday, 1/9/20
Worked on Macbeth Essay (last day in class)
Worked on Macbeth Essay (last day in class)
Assignments for English 12B - Friday, 1/10/20
Divided into groups to discuss Global Issues That Concern Us - brainstormed multiple and rated them accordingly - held discussion about knowledge and action regarding each topic
Each group was assigned a portion of pp. 3-7 in old books to pick out key concepts/facts for quiz on Monday - Greek Theater Background/Antigone
Divided into groups to discuss Global Issues That Concern Us - brainstormed multiple and rated them accordingly - held discussion about knowledge and action regarding each topic
Each group was assigned a portion of pp. 3-7 in old books to pick out key concepts/facts for quiz on Monday - Greek Theater Background/Antigone
Week 5 -
Assignments for English 12B - Monday, 1/13/20
Took Greek Theater Background Quiz
Gave Antigone Background with 1/2 sheet - explained how the story came into being
Read aloud pp. 9-16 (top) in Antigone (old book) in parts
Took Greek Theater Background Quiz
Gave Antigone Background with 1/2 sheet - explained how the story came into being
Read aloud pp. 9-16 (top) in Antigone (old book) in parts
Assignments for English 12B - Tuesday, 1/14/20
Introduced Apostrophes in writing--omission, contraction, possession, and plurality
Did practice portion of handout - circled ones for homework to be graded
Read aloud pp. 16-18 in old text (Antigone)
Discussed the character traits of Antigone, Ismene, Creon, and the Guard and put them on board
Read aloud pp. 18-24? in Antigone in parts
Introduced Apostrophes in writing--omission, contraction, possession, and plurality
Did practice portion of handout - circled ones for homework to be graded
Read aloud pp. 16-18 in old text (Antigone)
Discussed the character traits of Antigone, Ismene, Creon, and the Guard and put them on board
Read aloud pp. 18-24? in Antigone in parts
Assignments for English 12B - Wednesday, 1/15/20
Did Antigone GUM activity for warm-up
Corrected Apostrophes Handout from yesterday
Read pp. 24-30 in parts (Antigone)
On 3 x 5 card, predicted the outcome of the conflict between Creon and Antigone. Who will die? How? Who will live? etc.
Read rest of the play for tomorrow?
Did Antigone GUM activity for warm-up
Corrected Apostrophes Handout from yesterday
Read pp. 24-30 in parts (Antigone)
On 3 x 5 card, predicted the outcome of the conflict between Creon and Antigone. Who will die? How? Who will live? etc.
Read rest of the play for tomorrow?
Assignments for English 12B - Thursday, 1/16/20
Read rest of Antigone pp. 30-36 in old books
Went over Discussion Statements from p. 36 of text - class discussion - tying in relevant text
Discussed Who Ultimately Did the Right Thing? Creon or Antigone? Debated the issue both sides
Read rest of Antigone pp. 30-36 in old books
Went over Discussion Statements from p. 36 of text - class discussion - tying in relevant text
Discussed Who Ultimately Did the Right Thing? Creon or Antigone? Debated the issue both sides
Week 6 -
Assignments for English 12B - Monday, 1/20/20
Worked on Senior Project - calendar planning, anchor/linking text selection, etc.
Worked on Senior Project - calendar planning, anchor/linking text selection, etc.
Assignments for English 12B - Tuesday, 1/21/20
Did Kahoot review for Antigone test tomorrow
Passed out article "Public Statements by Eight Alabama Clergymen" and read together, setting the stage for "Letter from Birmingham Jail" by Martin Luther King, Jr.
Passed out "Letter from B.J." and did page 1 together, highlighting main ideas and concepts
Assigned pp. 2-7 for tomorrow, focusing on one page in order to share aloud tomorrow as a class
Did Kahoot review for Antigone test tomorrow
Passed out article "Public Statements by Eight Alabama Clergymen" and read together, setting the stage for "Letter from Birmingham Jail" by Martin Luther King, Jr.
Passed out "Letter from B.J." and did page 1 together, highlighting main ideas and concepts
Assigned pp. 2-7 for tomorrow, focusing on one page in order to share aloud tomorrow as a class
Assignments for English 12B - Wednesday, 1/22/20
Took Antigone Quiz
Discussed pp. 2-7 of "Letter from Birmingham Jail" - shared material worthy of highlighting
Assigned pp. 8-13 for Tuesday - highlight and be ready to share
Took Antigone Quiz
Discussed pp. 2-7 of "Letter from Birmingham Jail" - shared material worthy of highlighting
Assigned pp. 8-13 for Tuesday - highlight and be ready to share
Assignments for English 12B - Thursday, 1/23/20
Discussed pp. 8-13 in Letter from Birmingham Jail - shared highlights, and why?
Watched The Mighty Times Children's March video (40 min.)
Discussed pp. 8-13 in Letter from Birmingham Jail - shared highlights, and why?
Watched The Mighty Times Children's March video (40 min.)
Assignments for English 12B - Friday, 1/24/20
Saw rest of Mighty Times Children's March video
Read and analyzed poem "Ballad of Birmingham"
Saw YouTube clip of "16th Street Baptist Church Bombing Memorial Service"
Discussed parallels between Antigone and "Letter from Birmingham Jail"
Introduced The American Dream with survey to respond to
Saw rest of Mighty Times Children's March video
Read and analyzed poem "Ballad of Birmingham"
Saw YouTube clip of "16th Street Baptist Church Bombing Memorial Service"
Discussed parallels between Antigone and "Letter from Birmingham Jail"
Introduced The American Dream with survey to respond to
Week 7 -
Assignments for English 12B - Monday, 1/27/20
Finished discussion of American Dream concept from last week's survey
Talked about the Roaring '20s - brainstormed prior knowledge
Passed out F. Scott Fitzgerald's handout and read aloud together
Passed out "Discovering Gatsby" and MIS handouts
Passed out Gatsby novels and began reading Ch. 1 - finish Ch. 1 for tomorrow
Finished discussion of American Dream concept from last week's survey
Talked about the Roaring '20s - brainstormed prior knowledge
Passed out F. Scott Fitzgerald's handout and read aloud together
Passed out "Discovering Gatsby" and MIS handouts
Passed out Gatsby novels and began reading Ch. 1 - finish Ch. 1 for tomorrow
Assignments for English 12B - Tuesday, 1/28/20
Went over Italics/Quotes on PP
Passed out handout for practice and homework on Italics/Quotes
Discussed Ch. 1 of Gatsby with PP and handouts
Went over Ch. 1 vocabulary for Gatsby
Shared MIS and rationale for Ch. 1
Read a portion of Ch. 2 of Gatsby - rest for homework
Went over Italics/Quotes on PP
Passed out handout for practice and homework on Italics/Quotes
Discussed Ch. 1 of Gatsby with PP and handouts
Went over Ch. 1 vocabulary for Gatsby
Shared MIS and rationale for Ch. 1
Read a portion of Ch. 2 of Gatsby - rest for homework
Assignments for English 12B - Wednesday, 1/29/20
Passed out Antigone quizzes from the other day and went over them together
Corrected Italics/Quotes handout from yesterday
Discussed "Discovering Gatsby" and MIS from Ch. 1 - shared aloud as a group
Finished going over vocabulary for Ch. 1 of Gatsby
Read a portion of Ch. 2 in Gatsby aloud - read rest for tomorrow
Passed out Antigone quizzes from the other day and went over them together
Corrected Italics/Quotes handout from yesterday
Discussed "Discovering Gatsby" and MIS from Ch. 1 - shared aloud as a group
Finished going over vocabulary for Ch. 1 of Gatsby
Read a portion of Ch. 2 in Gatsby aloud - read rest for tomorrow
Assignments for English 12B - Thursday, 1/30/20
Got a taste of the Jazz Age through listening to musical clips and viewing a PP on musical terms
Went over Ch. 2 Discussion Questions with handout
Shared "Discovering Gatsby" ideas and MIS possibilities with small group
Read Ch. 3 for tomorrow
Got a taste of the Jazz Age through listening to musical clips and viewing a PP on musical terms
Went over Ch. 2 Discussion Questions with handout
Shared "Discovering Gatsby" ideas and MIS possibilities with small group
Read Ch. 3 for tomorrow
Assignments for English 12B - Friday, 1/31/20
Discussed ideas from Ch. 3 of Gatsby (Discussion Questions)
Went over vocabulary for Ch. 4 in Gatsby
Showed PP of "Avoiding Run-On Sentences"
Did handout for practice and homework (5 pts.)
Read Ch. 4 in Gatsby for tomorrow
Discussed ideas from Ch. 3 of Gatsby (Discussion Questions)
Went over vocabulary for Ch. 4 in Gatsby
Showed PP of "Avoiding Run-On Sentences"
Did handout for practice and homework (5 pts.)
Read Ch. 4 in Gatsby for tomorrow
Week 8 -
Assignments for English 12B - Monday, 2/3/20
Went over possible responses from Friday's Avoiding Run-Ons
Did 2 Quickwrites for Gatsby Ch. 4
Discussed Ch. 4 of Gatsby on PP and with discussion handout
Passed out "1919 World Series Fixing" article and read together, discussing other modern-day incidents that are similar
Read Ch. 5 of Gatsby and be ready for a "Pop" Quiz
Went over possible responses from Friday's Avoiding Run-Ons
Did 2 Quickwrites for Gatsby Ch. 4
Discussed Ch. 4 of Gatsby on PP and with discussion handout
Passed out "1919 World Series Fixing" article and read together, discussing other modern-day incidents that are similar
Read Ch. 5 of Gatsby and be ready for a "Pop" Quiz
Assignments for English 12B - Tuesday, 2/4/20
Took quiz over Ch. 5 of Gatsby
Filled in with discussion of Ch. 5 "gaps" from the quiz
Listened to The Big Read - Gatsby content/themes
Discussed "You Can't Get at the Truth" by Maureen Carrigan
Did quizlet.live for review of vocabulary words for Thursday's quiz of Ch. 1-4 vocab in Gatsby
Took quiz over Ch. 5 of Gatsby
Filled in with discussion of Ch. 5 "gaps" from the quiz
Listened to The Big Read - Gatsby content/themes
Discussed "You Can't Get at the Truth" by Maureen Carrigan
Did quizlet.live for review of vocabulary words for Thursday's quiz of Ch. 1-4 vocab in Gatsby
Assignments for English 12B - Wednesday, 2/5/20
Went over Hyphens/Dashes on PP
Passed out hyphens/dashes handout to do practice and assignment for tomorrow (evens)
Discussed Ch. 6 of Gatsby with PP and questions
Caught up with "Discovering Gatsby" and MIS
Went over Hyphens/Dashes on PP
Passed out hyphens/dashes handout to do practice and assignment for tomorrow (evens)
Discussed Ch. 6 of Gatsby with PP and questions
Caught up with "Discovering Gatsby" and MIS
Assignments for English 12B - Thursday, 2/6/20
Analyzed 2 Gatsby-related poems - "A Dream Deferred" and "I Hear America Singing" - responded to themes and poetic devices used
Corrected Hyphens/Dashes handout from yesterday
Did quizlet.live for vocabulary review for quiz
Took Gatsby vocabulary quiz Ch. 1-4
Analyzed 2 Gatsby-related poems - "A Dream Deferred" and "I Hear America Singing" - responded to themes and poetic devices used
Corrected Hyphens/Dashes handout from yesterday
Did quizlet.live for vocabulary review for quiz
Took Gatsby vocabulary quiz Ch. 1-4
Assignments for English 12B - Friday, 2/7/20
Passed back vocabulary quizzes for corrections from yesterday - allowed to get back points up to 13/15 on quiz
Went to library for work on Senior Project
Passed back vocabulary quizzes for corrections from yesterday - allowed to get back points up to 13/15 on quiz
Went to library for work on Senior Project
Week 9 -
Assignments for English 12B - Monday, 2/10/20
Went over Parentheses/Brackets on PP
Gave handout on Parentheses/Brackets for practice
Discussed Ch. 7 of Gatsby using PP and handout of Discussion Questions
Read Ch. 8 for tomorrow
Went over Parentheses/Brackets on PP
Gave handout on Parentheses/Brackets for practice
Discussed Ch. 7 of Gatsby using PP and handout of Discussion Questions
Read Ch. 8 for tomorrow
Assignments for English 12B - Tuesday, 2/11/20
Kahoot Review for Hyphens/Dashes/Parentheses/Brackets
Went over vocabulary for Ch. 5-9 in Gatsby - took definitions
Passed out Discussion questions for Ch. 8 in Gatsby - discussed
Read Ch. 9 for tomorrow (end of novel)
Kahoot Review for Hyphens/Dashes/Parentheses/Brackets
Went over vocabulary for Ch. 5-9 in Gatsby - took definitions
Passed out Discussion questions for Ch. 8 in Gatsby - discussed
Read Ch. 9 for tomorrow (end of novel)
Assignments for English 12B - Wednesday, 2/12/20
Went over Ch. 9 Discussion Questions on PP and handout
Went over Symbolism from the novel (PP)
Passed out Matching of Movie Critique Terms (try to match up)
Passed out Movie Review Packet and gave introductions of characters
Went over Ch. 9 Discussion Questions on PP and handout
Went over Symbolism from the novel (PP)
Passed out Matching of Movie Critique Terms (try to match up)
Passed out Movie Review Packet and gave introductions of characters
Assignments for English 12B - Thursday, 2/13/20
Watched Gatsby movie Part I
Watched Gatsby movie Part I
Assignments for English 12B - Friday, 2/14/20
No School - Teacher PD
No School - Teacher PD
Week 10 -
Assignments for English 12B - Monday, 2/17/20
No School - Midwinter Break
No School - Midwinter Break
Assignments for English 12B - Tuesday, 2/18/20
Watched Part II of Gatsby movie
Watched Part II of Gatsby movie
Assignments for English 12B - Wednesday, 2/19/20
Watched Part III of Gatsby movie
Brainstormed ideas for Movie Review
Watched Part III of Gatsby movie
Brainstormed ideas for Movie Review
Assignments for English 12B - Thursday, 2/20/20
Shared character critiques/input
Showed sample paragraphs for Movie Review on overhead
Wrote Par. 1-3 for Gatsby Movie Review
Shared character critiques/input
Showed sample paragraphs for Movie Review on overhead
Wrote Par. 1-3 for Gatsby Movie Review
Assignments for English 12B - Friday 2/21/20
Showed sample last few paragraphs for Movie Review
Wrote 2nd half of Gatsby Movie Review for deadline next week
Showed sample last few paragraphs for Movie Review
Wrote 2nd half of Gatsby Movie Review for deadline next week
Week 11 -
Assignments for English 12B - Monday, 2/24/20
Introduced Gatsby test essay - passed out 1/3 p. prompt
Shared ideas for essay in small groups in preparation for test
Introduced Basic Debate Concepts - terminology notes and examples
Did several examples, including Valid vs. Invalid reasoning
Showed brief video clip on formal debate procedures
Introduced Gatsby test essay - passed out 1/3 p. prompt
Shared ideas for essay in small groups in preparation for test
Introduced Basic Debate Concepts - terminology notes and examples
Did several examples, including Valid vs. Invalid reasoning
Showed brief video clip on formal debate procedures
Assignments for English 12B - Tuesday, 2/25/20
Reviewed Debate Terminology and added new terms - Logos, Pathos, Ethos, SOAPStone
Watched 10 minute segment of sample debate for decorum and protocol
Went to library to gather data for debates
Reviewed Debate Terminology and added new terms - Logos, Pathos, Ethos, SOAPStone
Watched 10 minute segment of sample debate for decorum and protocol
Went to library to gather data for debates
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Assignments for English 12B - Wednesday, 2/26/20
Did quizlet.live for Ch. 5-9 of Gatsby
Passed out Claim Organizer for Gatsby debate topics
Went to library to gather warrants/evidence for topics in preparation for debates
Did quizlet.live for Ch. 5-9 of Gatsby
Passed out Claim Organizer for Gatsby debate topics
Went to library to gather warrants/evidence for topics in preparation for debates
Assignments for English 12B - Thursday, 2/27/20
Took Gatsby Test!
Took Gatsby Test!
Assignments for English 12B - Friday, 2/28/20
Worked on Senior Projects in library
Worked on Senior Projects in library
Week 12 -
Assignments for English 12B - Monday, 3/2/20
Presented one Senior Project
Drew for Senior Project positions (order) for next week's projects
Went to library for work on prep for tomorrow's debates
Presented one Senior Project
Drew for Senior Project positions (order) for next week's projects
Went to library for work on prep for tomorrow's debates
Assignments for English 12B - Tuesday, 3/3/20
Held Debate #1 (maybe #2) for The Great Gatsby (related topics)
Held Debate #1 (maybe #2) for The Great Gatsby (related topics)
Assignments for English 12B - Wednesday, 3/4/20
Did Debate #2 - Raising Minimum Wage to $15.00/hr.
Worked the rest of the time on Senior Project Portfolios
Did Debate #2 - Raising Minimum Wage to $15.00/hr.
Worked the rest of the time on Senior Project Portfolios
Assignments for English 12B - Thursday, 3/5/20
Worked on Senior Project Portfolios and Presentations for next week
Worked on Senior Project Portfolios and Presentations for next week
Assignments for English 12B - Friday, 3/6/20
1/2 class only - worked on preparing Senior Projects!
Incentive Day!
1/2 class only - worked on preparing Senior Projects!
Incentive Day!
Week 13 -
Assignments for English 12B - Monday, 3/9/20
Presented Senior Projects!
Presented Senior Projects!
Assignments for English 12B - Tuesday, 3/10/20
Presented Senior Projects!
Presented Senior Projects!
Assignments for English 12B - Wednesday, 3/11/20
Went over Final Exam Review Sheet together - took notes
Went over Punctuation handout from yesterday - looked over proper responses
Went over Final Exam Review Sheet together - took notes
Went over Punctuation handout from yesterday - looked over proper responses
Assignments for English 12B - Thursday, 3/12/20
Did review game for English 12B Final Exam
Passed back Senior Project Portfolios
Did review game for English 12B Final Exam
Passed back Senior Project Portfolios
Assignments for English 12B - Wednesday, 11/28/18
Did Shakespeare Quote Activity in Owen Bray - 33 quotes from Macbet
Came back and did the "story of Macbeth" using cards
Ask, "What could cause a seemingly moral, upright person to, all of a sudden, turn into a hardened criminal?"
Passed out textbooks and took #'s
Pronounced names of characters on p. 439
Began reading Act I of Macbeth, Scenes 1-2 in parts
Assignments for English 12B - Thursday, 11/29/18
Read aloud in parts pp.445-455 in Macbeth
Reviewed big issues from yesterday regarding Thane titles, King to be, Banquo's begetting kings, and Macbeth's feelings
Passed out Act I questions to answer with a partner - discussed together as a class
Read aloud in parts pp.445-455 in Macbeth
Reviewed big issues from yesterday regarding Thane titles, King to be, Banquo's begetting kings, and Macbeth's feelings
Passed out Act I questions to answer with a partner - discussed together as a class
Assignments for English 12B - Friday, 11/30/18
Warmed up with GUM #18 (Macbeth)
Finished going over questions from Act I handout
Saw video segment Act I of Macbeth movie
Posed question: "Would you personally like to be ruler of a kingdom?" Advantages/Disadvantages into a T-Chart
Showed No Fear Shakespeare screen on overhead as a tool to use for study
Warmed up with GUM #18 (Macbeth)
Finished going over questions from Act I handout
Saw video segment Act I of Macbeth movie
Posed question: "Would you personally like to be ruler of a kingdom?" Advantages/Disadvantages into a T-Chart
Showed No Fear Shakespeare screen on overhead as a tool to use for study
Week 2 -
Assignments for English 12B - Monday, 12/3/18
Read aloud in parts pp. 457-466 in Macbeth
Did Kahoot review for Act I Quiz
Took Act I Quiz Macbeth
Read aloud in parts pp. 457-466 in Macbeth
Did Kahoot review for Act I Quiz
Took Act I Quiz Macbeth
Assignments for English 12B - Tuesday, 12/4/18
Went over Act I Quiz from yesterday
Read together pp. 467-469 in parts
Passed out questions from Act II and discussed as a group after individual time given
Watched analysis online of the Famous Porter Scene
Assigned pp. 468-470 to read for tomorrow in preparation for a written response - 10 pts. in class tomorrow
Saw next portion of the movie (first portion of Act II)
Went over Act I Quiz from yesterday
Read together pp. 467-469 in parts
Passed out questions from Act II and discussed as a group after individual time given
Watched analysis online of the Famous Porter Scene
Assigned pp. 468-470 to read for tomorrow in preparation for a written response - 10 pts. in class tomorrow
Saw next portion of the movie (first portion of Act II)
Assignments for English 12B - Wednesday, 12/5/18
Warmed up with GUM #22 (Macbeth)
Saw rest of Act II in Macbeth (movie)
Did Porter Scene Significance Response (10 pts. - 15 min)
Read pp. 472-481 in Macbeth up to the crisis of the play
Warmed up with GUM #22 (Macbeth)
Saw rest of Act II in Macbeth (movie)
Did Porter Scene Significance Response (10 pts. - 15 min)
Read pp. 472-481 in Macbeth up to the crisis of the play
Assignments for English 12B - Thursday, 12/6/18
Did Kahoot Review for tomorrow's quiz over Act II
Read aloud in parts pp. 481-488 (Banquet Scene)
Did Commas PP - did handout on commas for a grade
Did Kahoot Review for tomorrow's quiz over Act II
Read aloud in parts pp. 481-488 (Banquet Scene)
Did Commas PP - did handout on commas for a grade
Assignments for English 12B - Friday, 12/7/18
Passed out Act III Questions to discuss over Macbeth
Did Kahoot review for Act II quiz
Took Act II Quiz
Passed out Act III Questions to discuss over Macbeth
Did Kahoot review for Act II quiz
Took Act II Quiz
Week 3 -
Assignments for English 12B - Monday, 12/10/18
Addressed Comma Practice Handout issues
Read aloud Act IV pp. 490-497 in text
Saw movie of Act III in Macbeth
Addressed Comma Practice Handout issues
Read aloud Act IV pp. 490-497 in text
Saw movie of Act III in Macbeth
Assignments for English 12B - Tuesday, 12/11/18
Read pp. 497-505 in Act IV of Macbeth
Discussed the motives of Malcolm's conversation
Did Kahoot practice for Act III quiz
Took Act III Quiz over Macbeth
Read pp. 497-505 in Act IV of Macbeth
Discussed the motives of Malcolm's conversation
Did Kahoot practice for Act III quiz
Took Act III Quiz over Macbeth
Assignments for English 12B - Wednesday, 12/12/18
Did PP on Semicolons/Colons
Gave handout for practice and then homework
Did analysis of four topics from Act IV in Macbeth - Symbolism of Witch Scene, Themes/Irony from Macduff's Son Episode, Meaning of Traitor, and Reasons for Macduff's sudden leave-taking
Predicted the Apparitions' riddles
Saw first segment of Act IV movie portion
Did PP on Semicolons/Colons
Gave handout for practice and then homework
Did analysis of four topics from Act IV in Macbeth - Symbolism of Witch Scene, Themes/Irony from Macduff's Son Episode, Meaning of Traitor, and Reasons for Macduff's sudden leave-taking
Predicted the Apparitions' riddles
Saw first segment of Act IV movie portion
Assignments for English 12B - Thursday, 12/13/18
Corrected Semicolon/Colon assignment in class
Watched rest of Act IV Macbeth movie
Began reading Act V of Macbeth, pp. 508-51?
Corrected Semicolon/Colon assignment in class
Watched rest of Act IV Macbeth movie
Began reading Act V of Macbeth, pp. 508-51?
Assignments for English 12B - Friday, 12/14/18
Watched Act V of Macbeth movie
Did Kahoot Review for Act IV Quiz
Took Macbeth Quiz Act IV
Watched Act V of Macbeth movie
Did Kahoot Review for Act IV Quiz
Took Macbeth Quiz Act IV
Week 4 -
Assignments for English 12B - Monday, 12/17/18
Prepared for tomorrow's quiz Act V with Kahoot
Referred to p. 515 in Macbeth for famous "Out, out, brief candle" lines
Read "Out, Out--" poem by Robert Frost and analyzed it for poetic devices and meaning
Introduced Parody - gave definition "An imitation of art, literature, or music for purposes of entertainment or information" - spoof
Read aloud parody on page 524-525 in book "Macbeth and the Witches"
Listened to "Who's On First?" Abbott and Costello clip on YouTube
Read parody of "Who's On First?" geared toward Macbeth
Gave 4 essay options for Macbeth - decide tonight which one to do
Prepared for tomorrow's quiz Act V with Kahoot
Referred to p. 515 in Macbeth for famous "Out, out, brief candle" lines
Read "Out, Out--" poem by Robert Frost and analyzed it for poetic devices and meaning
Introduced Parody - gave definition "An imitation of art, literature, or music for purposes of entertainment or information" - spoof
Read aloud parody on page 524-525 in book "Macbeth and the Witches"
Listened to "Who's On First?" Abbott and Costello clip on YouTube
Read parody of "Who's On First?" geared toward Macbeth
Gave 4 essay options for Macbeth - decide tonight which one to do
Assignments for English 12B - Tuesday, 12/18/18
Read together "The Theme of Macbeth" by Charles French
Explained the theme of the article on 3x5 card
Did Kahoot review for Act V Quiz
Took Act V Quiz
Explained the Macbeth Essay assignment due when we come back - (bonus points for turning it in prior to break)
Read together "The Theme of Macbeth" by Charles French
Explained the theme of the article on 3x5 card
Did Kahoot review for Act V Quiz
Took Act V Quiz
Explained the Macbeth Essay assignment due when we come back - (bonus points for turning it in prior to break)
Assignments for English 12B - Wednesday, 12/19/18
Went over Act V Macbeth quizzes from yesterday
Worked on Macbeth Essay using chrome books
Went over Act V Macbeth quizzes from yesterday
Worked on Macbeth Essay using chrome books
Assignments for English 12B - Thursday, 12/20/18
Went over Senior Project Guidelines/Content
Passed out planning calendars
Went to library to work on Senior Project planning or Macbeth essays!
Went over Senior Project Guidelines/Content
Passed out planning calendars
Went to library to work on Senior Project planning or Macbeth essays!
Assignments for English 12B - Friday, 12/21/18
Worked on Macbeth Essay/Parody
Worked on Senior Project
Did any make-up work needed
Merry Christmas!
Worked on Macbeth Essay/Parody
Worked on Senior Project
Did any make-up work needed
Merry Christmas!
Week 5 -
Assignments for English 12B - Monday, 1/7/19
Discussed Global Issues That Concern Us
Passed out old British/Western Lit. books to discover background of the ancient Greek theater
Assigned passages in small groups to pick out main/key ideas for bulleting notes
Took notes on board in preparation for quiz tomorrow on Greek Theater Background pp. 3-7 of old text
Discussed Global Issues That Concern Us
Passed out old British/Western Lit. books to discover background of the ancient Greek theater
Assigned passages in small groups to pick out main/key ideas for bulleting notes
Took notes on board in preparation for quiz tomorrow on Greek Theater Background pp. 3-7 of old text
Assignments for English 12B - Tuesday, 1/8/19
Took Greek Theater Background Quiz (10 pts.)
Give Antigone Background half sheets and went over the background of the actual play
Read aloud in parts pp. 9-18 in Antigone - assigned a character to focus on character traits for tomorrow's discussion
Took Greek Theater Background Quiz (10 pts.)
Give Antigone Background half sheets and went over the background of the actual play
Read aloud in parts pp. 9-18 in Antigone - assigned a character to focus on character traits for tomorrow's discussion
Assignments for English 12B - Wednesday, 1/9/19
Introduced Apostrophes in writing - omission, contraction, possession, and plurality
Did practice portion of the handout - did the circled ones for homework
Discussed the character qualities of Antigone, Ismene, Creon, and the Guard
Read aloud pp. 18-24 in Antigone in parts
Introduced Apostrophes in writing - omission, contraction, possession, and plurality
Did practice portion of the handout - did the circled ones for homework
Discussed the character qualities of Antigone, Ismene, Creon, and the Guard
Read aloud pp. 18-24 in Antigone in parts
Assignments for English 12B - Thursday, 1/10/19
Corrected Apostrophes Handout from yesterday
On 3 x 5 card predicted the outcome of Antigone and Creon's disagreement - Who will die? How? etc.\
Did Antigone GUM together
Read rest of Antigone in parts aloud in class
Corrected Apostrophes Handout from yesterday
On 3 x 5 card predicted the outcome of Antigone and Creon's disagreement - Who will die? How? etc.\
Did Antigone GUM together
Read rest of Antigone in parts aloud in class
Assignments for English 12B - Friday, 1/11/19
Went over Discussion Statements from Antigone, p. 36 of old text - discussed relevance to other works, practical applications
Discussed "Who ultimately did the right thing?" Creon or Antigone?
Passed out "Public Statement by Eight Alabama Clergymen" and read aloud together, setting the stage for "Letter from Birmingham Jail"
Passed out "Letter from B. J." and did p. 1 together, highlighting most important points
Read pp. 2-7 - everyone is assigned one page to focus on for Monday's discussion
Went over Discussion Statements from Antigone, p. 36 of old text - discussed relevance to other works, practical applications
Discussed "Who ultimately did the right thing?" Creon or Antigone?
Passed out "Public Statement by Eight Alabama Clergymen" and read aloud together, setting the stage for "Letter from Birmingham Jail"
Passed out "Letter from B. J." and did p. 1 together, highlighting most important points
Read pp. 2-7 - everyone is assigned one page to focus on for Monday's discussion
Week 6 -
Assignments for English 12B - Monday, 1/14/19
Took Antigone Quiz
Discussed pp. 2-7 of "Letter from Birmingham Jail" - shared material worthy of highlighting
Assigned pp. 8-13 for Tuesday - highlight and be ready to share
Took Antigone Quiz
Discussed pp. 2-7 of "Letter from Birmingham Jail" - shared material worthy of highlighting
Assigned pp. 8-13 for Tuesday - highlight and be ready to share
Assignments for English 12B - Tuesday, 1/15/19
Discussed pp. 8-13 of "Letter from Birmingham Jail" using highlighted key ideas from students' sharing
Showed The Mighty Times Children's March video
Discussed pp. 8-13 of "Letter from Birmingham Jail" using highlighted key ideas from students' sharing
Showed The Mighty Times Children's March video
Assignments for English 12B - Wednesday, 1/16/19
Read and analyzed poem "Ballad of Birmingham"
Discussed parallels between Antigone and "Letter from Birmingham Jail"
Introduced The American Dream with survey to respond to
Read and analyzed poem "Ballad of Birmingham"
Discussed parallels between Antigone and "Letter from Birmingham Jail"
Introduced The American Dream with survey to respond to
Assignments for English 12B - Thursday, 1/17/19
Finished discussion of American Dream from yesterday
Went over Italics/Quotes on PP
Passed out handout for practice and homework on Italics/Quotes
Brainstormed ideas for the Roaring '20s
Passed out and read "About F. Scott Fitzgerald" article
Passed out Gatsby books and took numbers
Read aloud Ch. 1 in class
Finished discussion of American Dream from yesterday
Went over Italics/Quotes on PP
Passed out handout for practice and homework on Italics/Quotes
Brainstormed ideas for the Roaring '20s
Passed out and read "About F. Scott Fitzgerald" article
Passed out Gatsby books and took numbers
Read aloud Ch. 1 in class
Week 7 -
Assignments for English 12B - Tuesday, 1/22/19
Passed out Antigone quizzes from last week and went over them
Corrected Italics/Quotes handout from the other day
Passed out "Discovering Gatsby" handout and MIS (Most Important Sentence) handout for the novel
Passed out Gatsby books and took #'s
Read aloud Ch. 1 in class and then for homework
Passed out Antigone quizzes from last week and went over them
Corrected Italics/Quotes handout from the other day
Passed out "Discovering Gatsby" handout and MIS (Most Important Sentence) handout for the novel
Passed out Gatsby books and took #'s
Read aloud Ch. 1 in class and then for homework
Assignments for English 12B - Thursday, 1/24/19
Discussed Ch. 1 of Gatsby with PP and handouts
Went over Ch. 1 vocabulary for Gatsby
Shared MIS and rationale for Ch. 1
Read a portion of Ch. 2 of Gatsby - rest for homework
Discussed Ch. 1 of Gatsby with PP and handouts
Went over Ch. 1 vocabulary for Gatsby
Shared MIS and rationale for Ch. 1
Read a portion of Ch. 2 of Gatsby - rest for homework
Week 8 -
No School - Snow and Cold!!
Week 9 -
Assignments for English 12B - Monday, 2/4/19
Discussed Ch. 2 of Gatsby ("Valley of Ashes")
Discussed MIS and caught up with "Discovering Gatsby" handout
Listened to Jazz music selections to get a taste of the Jazz Age musical style
Discussed Ch. 2 of Gatsby ("Valley of Ashes")
Discussed MIS and caught up with "Discovering Gatsby" handout
Listened to Jazz music selections to get a taste of the Jazz Age musical style
Assignments for English 12B - Tuesday, 2/5/19
Showed Parts I & 2 of Jazz Age DVD
Discussed ideas from Ch. 3 of Gatsby
Showed PP of Avoiding Run-On Sentences
Did Worksheet #5 pp. 83-84 of One-Stop Planner (2, 4, 6, 8, 10 for homework)
Read Ch. 4 in Gatsby for tomorrow
Showed Parts I & 2 of Jazz Age DVD
Discussed ideas from Ch. 3 of Gatsby
Showed PP of Avoiding Run-On Sentences
Did Worksheet #5 pp. 83-84 of One-Stop Planner (2, 4, 6, 8, 10 for homework)
Read Ch. 4 in Gatsby for tomorrow
Assignments for English 12B - Wednesday, 2/6/19
Went over possible responses from yesterday's Avoiding Run-Ons
Did 2 Quickwrites for Gatsby Ch. 4
Discussed Ch. 4 of Gatsby on PP and with discussion handout
Passed out "1919 World Series Fixing" article and read together, discussing other modern-day incidents that are similar
Read Ch. 5 of Gatsby and be ready for a "Pop" Quiz
Went over possible responses from yesterday's Avoiding Run-Ons
Did 2 Quickwrites for Gatsby Ch. 4
Discussed Ch. 4 of Gatsby on PP and with discussion handout
Passed out "1919 World Series Fixing" article and read together, discussing other modern-day incidents that are similar
Read Ch. 5 of Gatsby and be ready for a "Pop" Quiz
Assignments for English 12B - Thursday, 2/7/19
Took Quiz over Gatsby Ch. 5 (on overhead)
Discussed issues from Ch. 5 with PP
Listened to The Big Read - excerpt from Gatsby
Did quizlet.live review for vocabulary quiz (tomorrow)
Read Ch. 6 of Gatsby
Handed out Prohibition/Harlem in the Jazz Age handout to read for tomorrow as well
Took Quiz over Gatsby Ch. 5 (on overhead)
Discussed issues from Ch. 5 with PP
Listened to The Big Read - excerpt from Gatsby
Did quizlet.live review for vocabulary quiz (tomorrow)
Read Ch. 6 of Gatsby
Handed out Prohibition/Harlem in the Jazz Age handout to read for tomorrow as well
Assignments for English12B - Friday, 2/8/19
Went over Hyphens/Dashes on PP and handout for practice and homework
Discussed Ch. 6 using PP and Discussion Questions
Read 1/2 of Ch. 7 for Monday
Took Vocabulary Quiz for Ch. 1-4 in Gatsby
Went over Hyphens/Dashes on PP and handout for practice and homework
Discussed Ch. 6 using PP and Discussion Questions
Read 1/2 of Ch. 7 for Monday
Took Vocabulary Quiz for Ch. 1-4 in Gatsby
Week 10 -
Assignments for English 12B - Monday, 2/11/19
Went over Hyphens/Dashes handout from Friday - corrected
Went over use of Parentheses and Brackets using PP and handout
Went over vocabulary quizzes from Friday
Went over vocabulary for Ch. 5-9 in Gatsby
Analyzed two poems -- "A Dream Deferred" by Langston Hughes and "I Hear America Singing" by Walt Whitman
Read rest of Ch. 7 for tomorrow (the crisis)
Went over Hyphens/Dashes handout from Friday - corrected
Went over use of Parentheses and Brackets using PP and handout
Went over vocabulary quizzes from Friday
Went over vocabulary for Ch. 5-9 in Gatsby
Analyzed two poems -- "A Dream Deferred" by Langston Hughes and "I Hear America Singing" by Walt Whitman
Read rest of Ch. 7 for tomorrow (the crisis)
Assignments for English 12B - Thursday, 2/14/19
Discussed Ch. 7 of Gatsby with handout and PP
Went to library to work on Senior Project -- asked questions, saw samples, etc.
Discussed Ch. 7 of Gatsby with handout and PP
Went to library to work on Senior Project -- asked questions, saw samples, etc.
Assignments for English 12B - Friday, 2/15/19
Passed out Matching of Terms for Movie Review
Introduced characters and packet for Gatsby movie
Saw Gatsby Movie Part I
Passed out Matching of Terms for Movie Review
Introduced characters and packet for Gatsby movie
Saw Gatsby Movie Part I
Week 11 -
Assignments for English 12B - Monday, 2/18/19
Went over Ch. 9 in Gatsby on PP - class discussion
Saw Part II of Gatsby movie
Went over Ch. 9 in Gatsby on PP - class discussion
Saw Part II of Gatsby movie
Assignments for English 12B - Tuesday, 2/19/19
Watched Part III of Gatsby Movie
Watched Part III of Gatsby Movie
Assignments for English 12B - Wednesday, 2/20/19
Watched Part IV of Gatsby movie
Discussed symbolism/motif from the novel using PP
Brainstormed ideas for Movie Review
Watched Part IV of Gatsby movie
Discussed symbolism/motif from the novel using PP
Brainstormed ideas for Movie Review
Assignments for English 12B - Thursday, 2/21/19
Drew for Senior Project positioning
Went to library to work on Gatsby Movie Review
Drew for Senior Project positioning
Went to library to work on Gatsby Movie Review
Assignments for English 12B - Friday, 2/22/19
Went over basics of APA-style citations for research - OWL Purdue APA
Began a "dummy" copy of MLA research from last trimester, putting it into APA format
Went over basics of APA-style citations for research - OWL Purdue APA
Began a "dummy" copy of MLA research from last trimester, putting it into APA format
Week 12 -
Assignments for English 12B - Monday, 2/25/19
Did quizlet.live practice for Ch. 5-9 Gatsby Vocabulary for tomorrow's big test
Worked on APA-style dummy copy of research
Printed off Gatsby Movie Reviews and turned in!
Did quizlet.live practice for Ch. 5-9 Gatsby Vocabulary for tomorrow's big test
Worked on APA-style dummy copy of research
Printed off Gatsby Movie Reviews and turned in!
Assignments for English 12B - Tuesday, 2/26/19
Took Gatsby Test!!! with supplemental readings and essay
Took Gatsby Test!!! with supplemental readings and essay
Assignments for English 12B - Wednesday, 2/27/19 and Thursday, 2/28/19
Worked on Senior Project in the library!
Worked on Senior Project in the library!
Assignments for English 12B - Friday, 2/28/19
Week 13 -
Assignments for English 12B - Monday, 3/4/19
Presented Day 1 of Senior Projects
Presented Day 1 of Senior Projects
Week 1 - Start of 3rd Trimester
Assignments for English 12B - Monday, 3/11/19
Reviewed Emergency Procedures
Passed out English 12B Course Syllabus and went over
Discussed Shakespeare prior knowledge
Analyzed "Seven Ages of Man" famous poem - tone and meaning
Saw "Shakespeare in Our Time" documentary (25 min.)
Reviewed Emergency Procedures
Passed out English 12B Course Syllabus and went over
Discussed Shakespeare prior knowledge
Analyzed "Seven Ages of Man" famous poem - tone and meaning
Saw "Shakespeare in Our Time" documentary (25 min.)
Assignments for English 12B - Tuesday, 3/12/19
Saw rest of Shakespeare documentary from yesterday
Did Shakespeare quote activity in the gym - 33 quotes word game
Came back and passed out "Story of Macbeth" (used cards from activity)
Asked, "What could cause a seemingly moral, upright person to, all of a sudden, turn into a hardened criminal?"
Passed out textbooks and took #'s
Pronounced names from p. 439
Saw rest of Shakespeare documentary from yesterday
Did Shakespeare quote activity in the gym - 33 quotes word game
Came back and passed out "Story of Macbeth" (used cards from activity)
Asked, "What could cause a seemingly moral, upright person to, all of a sudden, turn into a hardened criminal?"
Passed out textbooks and took #'s
Pronounced names from p. 439
Assignments for English 12B - Wednesday, 3/13/19
Read aloud in parts pp. 440-452 in text
Discussed big issues -- Thane of Glamis, Thane of Cawdor, King (to be), Banquo (beget kings), and What is Macbeth feeling inside?
Passed out questions for discussion - assigned a couple to each student and discussed
Read aloud in parts pp. 440-452 in text
Discussed big issues -- Thane of Glamis, Thane of Cawdor, King (to be), Banquo (beget kings), and What is Macbeth feeling inside?
Passed out questions for discussion - assigned a couple to each student and discussed
Assignments for English 12B - Thursday, 3/14/19
Went over answers to Discussion Questions for Act I, Scenes 1-5 in Macbeth
Read aloud pp. 452-455 in text (rest of Act I)
Answered questions for Scenes 6-7 of Act I (on handout from yesterday)
Saw video segment #1 of Macbeth
If time permitted, used computers and went to "No Fear Shakespeare" for format and familiarization
Went over answers to Discussion Questions for Act I, Scenes 1-5 in Macbeth
Read aloud pp. 452-455 in text (rest of Act I)
Answered questions for Scenes 6-7 of Act I (on handout from yesterday)
Saw video segment #1 of Macbeth
If time permitted, used computers and went to "No Fear Shakespeare" for format and familiarization
Assignments for English 12B - Friday, 3/15/19
Watched movie Macbeth Act I
Took Macbeth Quiz (Act I) w/supplement questions
Did GUM #18 Macbeth (if time permitted)
Watched movie Macbeth Act I
Took Macbeth Quiz (Act I) w/supplement questions
Did GUM #18 Macbeth (if time permitted)
Week 2 -
Assignments for English 12B - Monday, 3/18/19
Made corrections for Act I Quiz Macbeth
Read aloud in parts pp. 457-466 in text
If time permitted, saw Analysis of Act II, Scene 3 of Porter Scene
Assigned reading of pp. 467-470 in text for tomorrow
Made corrections for Act I Quiz Macbeth
Read aloud in parts pp. 457-466 in text
If time permitted, saw Analysis of Act II, Scene 3 of Porter Scene
Assigned reading of pp. 467-470 in text for tomorrow
Assignments for English 12B - Tuesday, 3/19/19
Went over Act I quizzes from Friday
Passed out Act II, Scenes 1-3 Q. for discussion - shared responses
Watched video segment #2 of Macbeth (Act II)
Did "Knocking at the Gate" response quiz (10 pts.)
Went over Act I quizzes from Friday
Passed out Act II, Scenes 1-3 Q. for discussion - shared responses
Watched video segment #2 of Macbeth (Act II)
Did "Knocking at the Gate" response quiz (10 pts.)
Assignments for English 12B - Wednesday, 3/20/19
Went over Comma Usage for Seniors (PP)
Did comma handout (+'s for homework)
Did Kahoot review for tomorrow's Macbeth quiz
Read aloud in parts Act III, pp. 472-481 in Macbeth
Went over Comma Usage for Seniors (PP)
Did comma handout (+'s for homework)
Did Kahoot review for tomorrow's Macbeth quiz
Read aloud in parts Act III, pp. 472-481 in Macbeth
Assignments for English 12B - Thursday, 3/21/19
Did GUM #22 for warm-up as competition
Read aloud pp. 481-488 in text (famous banquet scene)
Took Act II Macbeth quiz w/supplement questions
Worked on Act III Discussion Questions for tomorrow
Did GUM #22 for warm-up as competition
Read aloud pp. 481-488 in text (famous banquet scene)
Took Act II Macbeth quiz w/supplement questions
Worked on Act III Discussion Questions for tomorrow
Assignments for English 12B - Friday, 3/22/19
Went over Act II quizzes from yesterday
Saw movie of Act III of Macbeth
Began Act IV of Macbeth pp. 490-497 in text
Went over Act II quizzes from yesterday
Saw movie of Act III of Macbeth
Began Act IV of Macbeth pp. 490-497 in text
Week 3 -
Assignments for English 12B - Monday, 3/25/19
Reviewed for Act III Macbeth quiz with Kahoot
Took Act III Quiz over Macbeth
Read aloud pp. 490-497 in text (PP)
Filled in Graphic Organizer on the Visions, or Apparitions from Act IV
Read for tomorrow rest of Act IV in Macbeth
Reviewed for Act III Macbeth quiz with Kahoot
Took Act III Quiz over Macbeth
Read aloud pp. 490-497 in text (PP)
Filled in Graphic Organizer on the Visions, or Apparitions from Act IV
Read for tomorrow rest of Act IV in Macbeth
Assignments for English 12B - Tuesday, 3/26/19
Went over Act III quizzes from yesterday
Passed out flyers to establish 4 groups--A) Symbolism of witch scene B) Themes/irony from Macduff's son episode C) Meaning of traitor (relate to real life) D) Reasons for Macduff's sudden leave
Discussed responses to each
Discussed Macduff's motivation for conversation with Malcolm
Saw movie Act IV of Macbeth
Predicted "riddles" for apparitions - put on 3 x 5 cards
Went over Act III quizzes from yesterday
Passed out flyers to establish 4 groups--A) Symbolism of witch scene B) Themes/irony from Macduff's son episode C) Meaning of traitor (relate to real life) D) Reasons for Macduff's sudden leave
Discussed responses to each
Discussed Macduff's motivation for conversation with Malcolm
Saw movie Act IV of Macbeth
Predicted "riddles" for apparitions - put on 3 x 5 cards
Assignments for English 12B - Tuesday, 3/27/19
Went over Semicolons/Colons on PP
Did handout (some odds) together--did Evens for homework
Did Kahoot Review for Act IV quiz over Macbeth
Took Macbeth Quiz Act IV
Went over Semicolons/Colons on PP
Did handout (some odds) together--did Evens for homework
Did Kahoot Review for Act IV quiz over Macbeth
Took Macbeth Quiz Act IV
Week 4 -
Assignments for English 12B - Monday, 4/8/19
Turned in semicolon/colon handout from before Spring Break!
Read aloud Act V in parts in Macbeth, watching for riddles to be solved!
Saw movie of Act V in Macbeth
Turned in semicolon/colon handout from before Spring Break!
Read aloud Act V in parts in Macbeth, watching for riddles to be solved!
Saw movie of Act V in Macbeth
Assignments for English 12B - Tuesday, 4/9/19
Prepared for Act V quiz in Macbeth by doing Kahoot review
Introduced Parody with pp. 524-525 in text, Abbott and Costello's "Who's On First?" sketch, and Macbeth spoof on "Who's On First?" with scene imitation
Gave and explained Macbeth essay options for writing (#1-4)
Analyzed a poem called "Out,Out--" by Robert Frost and tied into Macbeth's famous "Out, out, brief candle" quotations
Prepared for Act V quiz in Macbeth by doing Kahoot review
Introduced Parody with pp. 524-525 in text, Abbott and Costello's "Who's On First?" sketch, and Macbeth spoof on "Who's On First?" with scene imitation
Gave and explained Macbeth essay options for writing (#1-4)
Analyzed a poem called "Out,Out--" by Robert Frost and tied into Macbeth's famous "Out, out, brief candle" quotations
Assignments for English 12B - Wednesday, 4/10/19
No Class - Senior Skip Day during Testing Week
No Class - Senior Skip Day during Testing Week
Assignments for English 12B - Thursday, 4/11/19
Pulled together similarities/differences between Macbeth's "Out, Out, brief candle" passage and Frost's poem "Out, Out--"
Read together Charles W. French's "The Theme of Macbeth" article--highlighted passages that condensed/summarized the overall impact/theme of the play
Wrote main theme from the article on a 3 x 5 card
Brainstormed and worked on Macbeth Essay due next week
Pulled together similarities/differences between Macbeth's "Out, Out, brief candle" passage and Frost's poem "Out, Out--"
Read together Charles W. French's "The Theme of Macbeth" article--highlighted passages that condensed/summarized the overall impact/theme of the play
Wrote main theme from the article on a 3 x 5 card
Brainstormed and worked on Macbeth Essay due next week
Assignments for English 12B - Friday, 4/12/19
Went over Act V Macbeth quizzes from yesterday
Went to library to begin work on Macbeth essay for next week
Went over Act V Macbeth quizzes from yesterday
Went to library to begin work on Macbeth essay for next week
Week 5 -
Assignments for English 12B - Monday, 4/15/19
Did Group Activity on Global Issues That Concern You
Took notes over pp. 3-7 in old literature book - Background of Ancient Greek Theater
Did Group Activity on Global Issues That Concern You
Took notes over pp. 3-7 in old literature book - Background of Ancient Greek Theater
Assignments for English 12B - Tuesday, 4/16/19
Took Greek Theater Background Quiz
Gave Antigone Background sheets and went over basic premise for the story
Read aloud pp. 9-18 in Antigone
Discussed characters Antigone, Ismene, Creon, and Guard and their personalities
Took Greek Theater Background Quiz
Gave Antigone Background sheets and went over basic premise for the story
Read aloud pp. 9-18 in Antigone
Discussed characters Antigone, Ismene, Creon, and Guard and their personalities
Assignments for English 12B - Wednesday, 4/17/19
Introduced Apostrophes in writing and did handout for homework
Discussed character traits of Antigone, Ismene, Creon and Guard from yesterday
Read aloud in parts pp. 18-24 in Antigone
For homework, read to p. 30 (Sixth Ode)
Introduced Apostrophes in writing and did handout for homework
Discussed character traits of Antigone, Ismene, Creon and Guard from yesterday
Read aloud in parts pp. 18-24 in Antigone
For homework, read to p. 30 (Sixth Ode)
Assignments for English 12B - Thursday, 4/18/19
Corrected Apostrophes handout from yesterday
Read rest of Antigone pp. 30-36
Discussed Implication Statements on p. 36 (a-f) and related to modern-day literature and life
Announced Open Book Quiz over Antigone for Monday
Corrected Apostrophes handout from yesterday
Read rest of Antigone pp. 30-36
Discussed Implication Statements on p. 36 (a-f) and related to modern-day literature and life
Announced Open Book Quiz over Antigone for Monday
Assignments for English 12B - Friday, 4/19/19
Worked on Senior Project in the library!
Worked on Senior Project in the library!
Week 6 -
Assignments for English 12B - Monday, 4/22/19
Discussed who ultimately did the right thing: Creon or Antigone?
Passed out "Public Statements by Eight Alabama Clergymen" and read together/discussed
Passed out "Letter from Birmingham Jail" and assigned a page to highlight important ideas from pp. 2-7 (one per student to share tomorrow in class)
Took Antigone Quiz - Open Book
Discussed who ultimately did the right thing: Creon or Antigone?
Passed out "Public Statements by Eight Alabama Clergymen" and read together/discussed
Passed out "Letter from Birmingham Jail" and assigned a page to highlight important ideas from pp. 2-7 (one per student to share tomorrow in class)
Took Antigone Quiz - Open Book
Assignments for English 12B - Tuesday, 4/23/19
Went over Italics/Quotes on PP
Did handout for Italics/Quotes (evens for homework)
Discussed pp. 2-7 in "Letter from Birmingham Jail" (shared with the class)
Assigned a page from pp. 8-13 to each student to share tomorrow with the class
Went over Italics/Quotes on PP
Did handout for Italics/Quotes (evens for homework)
Discussed pp. 2-7 in "Letter from Birmingham Jail" (shared with the class)
Assigned a page from pp. 8-13 to each student to share tomorrow with the class
Assignments for English 12B - Wednesday, 4/24/19
Shared in class key ideas from pp. 8-13 in "Letter from Birmingham Jail"
Watched documentary video The Mighty Times Children's March
Responded to the video
Shared in class key ideas from pp. 8-13 in "Letter from Birmingham Jail"
Watched documentary video The Mighty Times Children's March
Responded to the video
Assignments for English 12B - Thursday, 4/25/19
Read and analyzed "Ballad of Birmingham" poem
Showed 3:00 clip of the commemoration of the 16th St. Baptist Church bombing
Came up with parallels between Antigone and "Letter from Birmingham Jail"
Began discussing the American Dream by taking a 15-question survey with discussion following
Read and analyzed "Ballad of Birmingham" poem
Showed 3:00 clip of the commemoration of the 16th St. Baptist Church bombing
Came up with parallels between Antigone and "Letter from Birmingham Jail"
Began discussing the American Dream by taking a 15-question survey with discussion following
Assignments for English 12B - Friday, 4/26/19
Went over Antigone quizzes from the other day
Went over Italics/Quotes assignment answers and turned in handout
Brainstormed about the Roaring '20's and shared ideas
Passed out "Discovering Gatsby" and MIS handouts - explained grading
Passed out Gatsby books and took #'s
Began reading Ch. 1 of Gatsby together - finish for homework
Went over Antigone quizzes from the other day
Went over Italics/Quotes assignment answers and turned in handout
Brainstormed about the Roaring '20's and shared ideas
Passed out "Discovering Gatsby" and MIS handouts - explained grading
Passed out Gatsby books and took #'s
Began reading Ch. 1 of Gatsby together - finish for homework
Week 7 -
Assignments for English 12B - Monday, 4/29/19
Discussed Ch. 1 of Gatsby w/PP and handout
Went over Ch. 1-2 of Gatsby Vocabulary - parts of speech and definitions
Shared MIS from Ch. 1 in group discussion
Read Ch. 2 for tomorrow
Discussed Ch. 1 of Gatsby w/PP and handout
Went over Ch. 1-2 of Gatsby Vocabulary - parts of speech and definitions
Shared MIS from Ch. 1 in group discussion
Read Ch. 2 for tomorrow
Assignments for English 12B - Tuesday, 4/30/19
Listened to Jazz music excerpts to get a feel for Gatsby era
Discussed CH. 2 in Gatsby with handout and PP
Shared "Discovering Gatsby" findings and MIS findings in small groups
If time permitted, looked at video of Jazz Age clips
Listened to Jazz music excerpts to get a feel for Gatsby era
Discussed CH. 2 in Gatsby with handout and PP
Shared "Discovering Gatsby" findings and MIS findings in small groups
If time permitted, looked at video of Jazz Age clips
Assignments for English 12B - Wednesday, 5/1/19
Showed Part II of Jazz DVD
Discussed ideas from Ch. 3 in Gatsby
Went over vocabulary for Ch. 3-4 in Gatsby
Showed PP of "Avoiding Run-On Sentences"
Passed out worksheet #5 pp. 83-84 of One-Stop Planner - did a few together then did Evens for homework (2,4,6,8,10)
Read Ch. 4 in Gatsby for tomorrow!
Showed Part II of Jazz DVD
Discussed ideas from Ch. 3 in Gatsby
Went over vocabulary for Ch. 3-4 in Gatsby
Showed PP of "Avoiding Run-On Sentences"
Passed out worksheet #5 pp. 83-84 of One-Stop Planner - did a few together then did Evens for homework (2,4,6,8,10)
Read Ch. 4 in Gatsby for tomorrow!
Assignments for English 12B - Thursday, 5/2/19
Went over "Avoiding Run-Ons" from yesterday
Did two Quickwrites "Gatsby Questions for Writing" - #1. Jordan Baker is dishonest, while Nick prides himself on his honesty. She is unconcerned about her bad driving because others will “get out of her way.” How might the two (bad driving and dishonesty) be connected, and why does Jordan feel comfortable with Nick? #2 – Put yourself in Nick’s place. A friend wants you to arrange a meeting with someone another friend is dating. What would you do? Why do you think Nick agreed?
Discussed Ch. 4 of Gatsby with PP and handout
Passed out "1919 World Series Fixing" article - read and discussed modern corruption in sports
Began reading Ch. 5 in Gatsby - finish for Monday (Pop Quiz on Monday over this chapter!!!)
Went over "Avoiding Run-Ons" from yesterday
Did two Quickwrites "Gatsby Questions for Writing" - #1. Jordan Baker is dishonest, while Nick prides himself on his honesty. She is unconcerned about her bad driving because others will “get out of her way.” How might the two (bad driving and dishonesty) be connected, and why does Jordan feel comfortable with Nick? #2 – Put yourself in Nick’s place. A friend wants you to arrange a meeting with someone another friend is dating. What would you do? Why do you think Nick agreed?
Discussed Ch. 4 of Gatsby with PP and handout
Passed out "1919 World Series Fixing" article - read and discussed modern corruption in sports
Began reading Ch. 5 in Gatsby - finish for Monday (Pop Quiz on Monday over this chapter!!!)
Assignments for English 12B - Friday, 5/3/19
No Class - 1/2 Day for Students
No Class - 1/2 Day for Students
Week 8 -
Assignments for English 12B - Monday, 5/6/19
Took Pop Quiz over Ch. 5 Gatsby
Used PP to go through Ch. 5 discussion questions missed during quiz
Listened to "The Big Read" Gatsby
Discussed quote: "You can't get at the truth."
Did quizlet.live for vocabulary quiz tomorrow over Ch. 1-4 in Gatsby
Read Ch. 6 for tomorrow!
Took Pop Quiz over Ch. 5 Gatsby
Used PP to go through Ch. 5 discussion questions missed during quiz
Listened to "The Big Read" Gatsby
Discussed quote: "You can't get at the truth."
Did quizlet.live for vocabulary quiz tomorrow over Ch. 1-4 in Gatsby
Read Ch. 6 for tomorrow!
Assignments for English 12B - Tuesday, 5/7/19
Went over Hyphens/Dashes PP plus handout for assignment
Discussed Ch. 6 questions for discussion
Took Vocabulary Quiz Ch. 1-4 in Gatsby
Read half of Ch. 7 for tomorrow
Went over Hyphens/Dashes PP plus handout for assignment
Discussed Ch. 6 questions for discussion
Took Vocabulary Quiz Ch. 1-4 in Gatsby
Read half of Ch. 7 for tomorrow
Assignments for English 12B - Wednesday, 5/8/19
Drew for Senior Project positions
Corrected Hyphens/Dashes handout from yesterday
Went over use of Parentheses/Brackets on PP
Did practice handout only
Went over vocab quizzes from yesterday
Went over new vocabulary words for next week's quiz (Ch. 5-9)
Analyzed "I Hear America Singing" poem by Walt Whitman and tied it into Gatsby
Drew for Senior Project positions
Corrected Hyphens/Dashes handout from yesterday
Went over use of Parentheses/Brackets on PP
Did practice handout only
Went over vocab quizzes from yesterday
Went over new vocabulary words for next week's quiz (Ch. 5-9)
Analyzed "I Hear America Singing" poem by Walt Whitman and tied it into Gatsby
Assignments for English 12B - Thursday, 5/9/19
Discussed Ch. 7 of Gatsby with handout
Read Ch. 8 for tomorrow and Ch. 9 for Monday
Saw Part I of Gatsby video after introducing characters and actors/actresses who played their parts (handed out packet for Movie Review)
Discussed Ch. 7 of Gatsby with handout
Read Ch. 8 for tomorrow and Ch. 9 for Monday
Saw Part I of Gatsby video after introducing characters and actors/actresses who played their parts (handed out packet for Movie Review)
Assignments for English 12B - Friday, 5/10/19
Watched Part II of Gatsby movie for movie review!
Watched Part II of Gatsby movie for movie review!
Week 9 -
Assignments for English 12B - Monday, 5/13/19
Watched rest of Gatsby movie in preparation for the movie review
Watched rest of Gatsby movie in preparation for the movie review
Assignments for English 12B - Tuesday, 5/14/19
Discussed Ch. 9 of Gatsby with Discussion Questions
Gave prompt for 5-pt. essay for Friday's Gatsby Test
Showed sample of Movie Review for Gatsby
Worked on Gatsby Movie Review with computers
Discussed Ch. 9 of Gatsby with Discussion Questions
Gave prompt for 5-pt. essay for Friday's Gatsby Test
Showed sample of Movie Review for Gatsby
Worked on Gatsby Movie Review with computers
Assignments for English 12B - Wednesday and Thursday, 5/15/19 & 5/16/19
Went over symbolism for Gatsby on PP
Went to library to work on Senior Project Portfolio and Multimedia Presentation
Went over symbolism for Gatsby on PP
Went to library to work on Senior Project Portfolio and Multimedia Presentation
Assignments for English 12B - Friday, 5/17/19
Took Great Gatsby Test
Took Great Gatsby Test
Week 10 -
Assignments for English 12B - Monday, 5/20/19
Gave Senior Project Presentations!!!
Began Final Exam Review
Gave Senior Project Presentations!!!
Began Final Exam Review
Assignments for English 12B - Tuesday, 5/21/19
Gave Senior Project Presentations!!!
Gave Senior Project Presentations!!!
Assignments for English 12B - Wednesday, 5/22/19
Finished any remaining Senior Project Presentations and finished up review for final exam - including Grammar, Punctuation Review
Finished any remaining Senior Project Presentations and finished up review for final exam - including Grammar, Punctuation Review
Week 11 -
Week 12 -