5/15/15 - Poetry Cafe
5/13/15 - Finished final draft of research paper.
Graded: Research paper
Homework: Memorize poem for Poetry Cafe on May 15th. *DONT FORGET: BRING YOUR FAVORITE SNACK TO SHARE WITH THE CLASS!*
5/11/15 - Peer review of research paper
Homework: Memorize poem for Poetry Cafe on May 15th
5/5-7/15 - Learned how to use in-text citations in MLA format and began writing research paper rough draft.
Note: Math and Biology EOC testing are May 4th and 6th.
Homework: Memorize poem for Poetry Cafe on May 15th
4/29/15 - Know your audience assignment.
4/27/15 - Went to library for research country of choice.
Graded: Graphic Organizer #1
Homework; Memorize poem for Poetry Cafe on May 15th
4/23/15 - Introduction to Persuasive Research Paper. Began preliminary research on topic.
4/13/15 - Ms. Pierce absent - substitute in classroom.
4/9/15 - Finished Formal Email Assignment. Began discussion on Ethos, Pathos, and Logos (See PowerPoint below for notes and assignment)
Graded: Formal Email
Grade: Ethos, Pathos, and Logos Exit Ticket
4/7/15 - Lesson on how to write a formal email. (If absent, see PowerPoint Presentation below for assignment)
Homework: Email to Ms. Pierce
3/27-4/1 - EOC and MOCK Testing Week
3/20-24/15 - EOC Prep Week
316-20/15 - Spring Break
3/12/15 - Review Mock EOC test results and completed data analysis forms.
Remind: There is no assigned reading over Spring Break, but there is a lot of possible extra credit for anyone who reads a book and reviews it on goodreads.com
3/10/15 - Finish and finalize both MOCK EOC and timed essays for grading. Received grammar worksheet to complete as homework.
Homework: Grammar worksheet (commas). Due: 9/12
3/6/15 - Wrote timed essay
3/4/15 - Review MOCK EOC essay
3/2/15 - *IMPORTANT CLASS LESSON* Reviewed Mock EOC essays and re-wrote them for a higher grade. (If you were absent, you must come to tutorials and make it up).
2/26/15 - Substitute: Wrote a narrative essay
2/24/15 - Practiced Crossover Short Answers (shortened day because of Late Start)
2/20/15 - Practice Crossover Short Answer responses and discussed Current Events
Graded: Current Event Assignment #3
2/18/15 - Silent reading of The First Part Last. Timed expository essay writing.
2/13/15 - Visit from upperclassmen and discussion about the value of hardwork. Silent reading of The First Part Last. Discussion of current events.
Graded: Current Event Assignment #2
2/11/15 - Practiced grading expository essays and identifying thesis statements and organizational patterns. Silently read The First Part Last noting character development
(particularly of Bobby). Should be on page 61 of book.
2/9/15 - Reviewed thesis statements and created samples. Worksheets can be found on this website. See "materials" section. Silent read (20 minutes) The First Part Last noting any figurative language (similes, metaphors, etc).
Graded: Thesis Statement worksheet (going on next six weeks)
Graded: Practice: Creating Thesis Statements (going on next six weeks)
2/5/15 - Completed final draft of essay. Discussed The First Part Last and completed an anticipation guide.
Graded: Anticipation Guide (going on next six weeks)
2/3/15 - Had teacher/student writing conferences. Worked on final draft of essay. Graded grammar worksheet.
Graded: Grammar worksheet
1/31/15 - Collected current event assignments. Finished peer review of body paragraphs. Discussed thesis statements, introductions, and conclusions of expository essays.
Graded: Current Event Assignment
**Note: We will be starting a new class book called "The Last Part First" on Feb 9th. As of now, there is no need for you to purchase the book.
1/28/15 - Discussed STAAR expository essay: requirements and rules. Wrote two body paragraphs over coming of age prompt.
Due: Current Event Assignment #1 (Friday, 1/31/15)
1/26/15 - Created group brainstorming posters for the expository essay prompt.
1/22/15 - Finished short answer responses. Discussed satire and parody -- watched parody video. Understanding the difference between good and bad sources
(reliable vs. unreliable).
1/20/15 - Read "Get Your Zzzzzs" and practiced short answer responses as a class. Student wrote their own response and answer questions about the reading.
If you were absent, you will need to attend tutorials to get the reading.
*Graded: Short Answer Response
*Graded: Questions on Reading
1/15/15 - Journal write on Coming of Age ceremonies. Watching a video regarding Amazonian Coming of Age ceremonies and read "Bar Mitzvahs Get New Look at Faith" and
"Rituals: Families and Traditions; Quinceanera: A Girls Grows Up" and write a brief summary on one of the articles.
*Graded: Article summary
1/13/15 - Journal write on teenage risky behavior. Discussion they teenagers do "stupid" things and what can he learned from it. Read/listened: "Whay Can Kids Learn from Doing Dangerous Things"
*Graded: Journal Write: What are some risky behaviors teenagers practice? What do you think leads teenagers to engage in risky behavior? Can anything be learned from risky behavior?
Write a complete paragraph answering the prompt (best grammar and spelling).
1/9/15 - Introduction to Unit 4 - Informative/Expository Writing
1/7/15 - Reviewed classroom policies and procedures. Discussed New Years Resolutions. Wrote an in-class 3 paragraph essay.
Prompt: Write a 3 paragraph essay reflecting on last semester: accomplishments and failure, establish goals for the second semester and provide ways that Ms. Pierce
can help you accomplish your goals for the remainder of the school year.
*Graded: Reflections/Goals Essay
12/22-1-2/15 - Happy Holidays!!!
12/15-18/14 - Exam Week
12/11/14 - Read "Lost in Yonkers" and acted out stage direction skits. Reviewed for semester exam.
Homework: Review for semester exam
**Note: All late work due at 9:00am on Friday, Dec. 12.
12/9/14 - Poetry Cafe
**Note: All late work due at 9:00am on Friday, Dec. 12.
12/5/14 - Discussed current events, placed finishing touches on Poemfolio, reviewed Tone and Mood.
Homework: Memorize Poetry Cafe Poem. Due: 12/9
12/3/14 - Worked on Poemfolio Assignment (haiku x 2, limerick, and acrostic poem)
Homework: Complete Poemfolio. Due: 12/5
Homework: Current Event Assignment #6
12/1/14 - Reviewed and drew Tone and Mood words.
Homework: Practice reciting memorized poem for Poetry Cafe on December 10th.
11/20/14 - Learned about Tone and Mood. Answered questions regarding Tone and Mood (see PPT below)
*Graded: Tone and Mood Exit Ticket
*ASSIGNED: Poetry Memorization Assignment for Poetry Cafe on December 9th.
11/18/14 - Read the Hitchhiker.
11/14/14 - Discussed Dramatic Conventions and watched samples movie clips (If you were absent, see PowerPoint below). Completed a Dramatic Conventions graphic organizer.
*Graded: Exit Ticket
11/12/14 - Finished Benchmark Exam (CBA) and began Capitalization worksheet
Homework: Capitalization worksheet. Due: 10/14
Homework: Current Event Assignment #6. Due: 10/14
11/10-11/14 - Benchmark (CBA) exam --> Please do not be absent.
11/6 - Comprehension quiz on Night, independent reading assignment, and watched "Oprah & Elie Wiesel Interview)
11/4/14 - Finished final draft of the Expository Essay (and turned in), re-wrote Short Answer Response, worked on Character Log
Homework: Character Log. Due: 11/6
Homework: Read Chapters 8-9 in Night
10/31/14 - Yearbook Photo Day! Watched Week in Rap, had teacher/student writing conferences, and completed final draft of essay.
Homework: Read Chapters 6 & 7 of Night and annotate.
*Graded: Expository Essay & Current Event Assignment #5
10/29/14 - Worked on rough draft of Expository Essay
Homework: Current Event Assignment # 5. Due: 10/31
10/27/14 - Watched "To This Day" video and began rough draft of Expository Essay.
10/23/14 - Substitute was here. Completed a short answer response over Chapter 3.
10/21/14 - Completed "It Says, I Say, And So" worksheet.
10/17/14 - Reviewed vocabulary (oppress and liberate). Read "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" and began filling out the "It Says" pre-write.
Homework: Read Chapter 5 and annotate. Due: 10/23
Homework: Identify 1 historical liberator (ie: Martin Luther King) or oppressor (ie: Kim Jung Un) and be prepared to briefly discuss their life and
actions in class on Thursday.
10/14/14 - Discussed chapter 1 and read chapter 2 in class. Answered a short answer response about Mrs. Schachter.
Homework: Read Chapters 3-4 and annotate. Due: 10/21
10/9/14 - Read Preface and Section 1 in class
Homework: Read (remainder of) Section 1 with annotation within the book. Due: 10/13
10/7/14 - Discussed WWII and the Holocaust (notes), learned Night vocabulary, completed Anticipation Guide (Click: link)
*Graded: WWII notes and Anticipation Guide
10/3/14 - Collected weekly current events. Discussed difference between fiction/non-fiction & biography/autobiography and began discussion about Night and its setting.
10/1/14 - Completed Unit I Exam
9/29/14 - Unit I Exam.
*Please don't forget to purchase Night by Elie Wiesel. We will begin reading it as a class on October 6th. -->
9/25/14 - Substitute: Mr. White. Read "Theme for English B" and wrote a short answer response.
9/23/14 - Completed "Fish Cheeks" short answer questions. Collected for formative grade.
9/19/14 - Read "Fish Cheeks." Learned R.A.C.E.E. model.
9/17/14 - Students completed a journal write on their most precious gift. Read "The Gift of the Magi" and answered corresponding questions.
*Ms. Pierce is in Austin for a training event -- Substitute in classroom -- No tutorials today!
9/15/14 - Went to Library to check out Independent Reading books. Took Grammar Pre-Test to assess grammar knowledge.
*Report cards have been finalized. Any missing assignments will be represented on this report. Please turn in all missing assignments asap.
9/11/14 - Discussed non-linear plot structure. Read "Currents" as a class.
*Please do not forget to bring your Student ID Card to class on Monday. We are going to the library! Yeah!
9/9/14 - Received the class syllabus. Peer reviewed creative short story.
Homework: Write the final draft of your creative short story. Due: 9/11 --> Must include: Final draft, rough draft, graphic organizer, and peer review comment paper.
Homework: Sign and return the class syllabus. Due: 9/11
9/5/14 - Discussed linear plot structure. Created linear plot of "The Most Dangerous Game" as a class. Begin pre-write for creative short story.
Homework: Complete a linear plot graphic organizer and write a creative short story rough draft (see directions below). DUE: 9/9
9/3/14 - Reviewed classroom procedures. Finished reading "The Most Dangerous Game."
Homework: Write a 5 paragraph essay about your high school academic, extracurricular, and social goals. DUE: 9/5
8/29/14 - Began reading "The Most Dangerous Game." Discussed linear plot structure and classroom procedures.
8/27/14 - Received English I Welcome Letter and turned in Summer Reading Assignment (see below for both documents). Played ice breaker game and introduced classmates.
Ethos Pathos Logos (PPT) | |
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Formal Email Assignment (PPT) | |
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Drama - Tone and Mood (PPT) | |
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Poetry Cafe Assignment | |
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Unit III - Dramatic Conventions | |
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Short Answer Rubric (Single Selection) | |
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UNIT 1 Calendar | |
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Syllabus | |
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