Tuesday, 5.5

Final Gatsby wrap-up day!

• Quiz over 8-9
• Discuss 8-9 and symbols in novel

Begin prep work for final--see email through Google Classroom.

Thursday, 4. 30--Week 4 of Great Gatsby!

Week 4 of Great Gatsby!   Link to checklist is here.  Here's an audiobook to use if you want since YouTube is blocked.

This week, your tasks are:

• Read chapters 8-9 of Great Gatsby and be ready for a quiz on TUESDAY
• Analysis Options--pick one
• Ambiguity Chart
• Ambiguity paragraph
• Ambiguity image
• Other Options--pick two
• Vocab Chart
• Color Symbolism Chart
• Google Community Posts (3)

These MUST be turned in by Tuesday morning, beginning of the hour. Regardless of how many days you are absent...regardless of anything else. They MUST be turned in by Tuesday morning, beginning of the hour

Many of you chose last week to not do what was required, and your grade suffered. Don't make the same mistake this week.

Thursday and Friday....

Read Chapter 7 for Monday, and be ready for a quiz.

No worksheets, no vocab, no posts...just read Chapter 7 and be ready for a quiz.

Here's an audiobook to use if you want

Gatsby Week Two

Week 2 of Great Gatsby!   Link to checklist is here.

This week, your tasks are:

• Read chapters 4-6 of Great Gatsby and be ready for a quiz
• Analysis activity of writing ACT reading questions over chapters 4-6
• ACT Writing Test Lessons: Directions are here.
• 2 of the 3 activities on the back page

These MUST be turned in by Monday morning at 8:15 am. Regardless of how many days you are absent this week...regardless of anything else. They MUST be turned in by Monday morning at 8:15 am!

Many of you chose last week to not do what was required, and your grade suffered. Don't make the same mistake this week.

Friday, 4/10: Gatsby Work

All due by Monday, 4.13 at beginning of hour
Read Chapters 1-3
Pick 2 of the 3 analysis options
Pick 3 of the 5 other assignments
ACT quiz
        4th hour: use this link for the Learning Express Hub ACT practice quiz

Monday, 4.13--quiz and discussion  

Link to the checklist with all the information is here  and also linked over on the right

Tuesday, 4.7: First day of Gatsby!

Link to the checklist with all the information is here  and also linked over on the right

Due TODAY, end of the day
1920s research

All due by Monday, 4.13 at beginning of hour
Read Chapters 1-3
Pick 2 of the 3 analysis options
Pick 3 of the 5 other assignments

Monday, 4.13--quiz and discussion  

Thursday, 3.26

Plan for today:

1. Fill out self-evaluation and evaluate work of group members. Be honest, and feel free to make comments in the margins. Turn in to Higgins
2. Take 5 minutes with your group to organize, look through rubric, figure out plan, etc.
3. Fill this out again with your group info and the final URL of your project.
3. Present to other groups

Tomorrow--
1. Be on time
2. Be ready
3. Be respectful and polite

Monday, 3.23

Schedule for Week:

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday--work on project and presentations
Thursday--practice presentation with class members
Friday--PRESENTATION with teachers/administrator

Tuesday:
Look through this document regarding your presentation
Fill out this form regarding your group members

Monday:

• Have you brainstormed solutions with your group?
• Have you decided who is doing what?
• Work on finding links, embedding videos, writing responses.
• Make sure you are working!

Thursday, 3.19: Present Problems

Today's plan:

Each group will present their problem and some details.
Classmates will make comments, feedback, thoughts
Print your analysis and give to me

EACH PERSON will do:

• Yellow post-it for "I wonder if..." things you want them to think about, or constructive thoughts to improve their presentation
• Pink post-it for positives, what you like about their idea, good thoughts :)

Wednesday, 3.18--

Remember, document directions can be found >>>>>>>>

Work on problem response. It can be found here. Turn in paper copy to Higgins tomorrow.

TOMORROW--
Present your problem and thoughts to the class for feedback.
Be prepared--be thinking about what you will say, why your problem is important, etc.

Monday, 3.8: Notes on Women Writers

Today, we'll take notes on breakthrough women writers. 

Quotes for the homework given in class:

•Half the trouble in life is caused by pretending there isn't any."

•“After all, one knows one's weak points so well, that it's rather bewildering to have the critics overlook them and invent others.”

•“Beware of monotony; it’s the mother of all deadly sins.”

•“I don’t know if I should care for a man who made life easy; I should want someone who made life interesting.

•“If only we'd stop trying to be happy we could have a pretty good time.”

•“If she was faintly aware of fresh difficulties ahead, she was sure of her ability to meet them: it was characteristic of her to feel that the only problems she could not solve were those with which she was familiar.”

•“No insect hangs its nest on threads as frail as those which will sustain the weight of human vanity.”

•“She was not accustomed to taste the joys of solitude except in company.”

•“The air of ideas is the only air worth breathing.”

•“The only way not to think about money is to have a great deal of it.”

•“There are two ways of spreading light: to be the candle or the mirror that reflects it.”

•“True originality consists not in a new manner but in a new vision.”

Thursday, 3.5--Writing Prompt today

Directions:

1. Only 30 minutes from start to finish.
2. Use your own paper.
3. Use the writing prompt paper to take 3-4 minutes to annotate the prompt, write a scratch outline, and get your thoughts together.
3. DO NOT write your name on your paper--put your number at the top of the paper. I'll write your number down.

Reminders:
1. It doesn't matter what side you take
2. You don't have to follow the 5 paragraph essay format
3. You MUST have a solid claim (thesis) where you state your opinion clearly
4. Use examples, reasons, stories, etc. to back up your points

Tomorrow--we'll grade these!

Tuesday, 3.3: Practice ACT thesis statements

ACT thesis statement writing practice:

Read, annotate, and decide your position on the prompt handed out. Then, turn in your thesis statement for the prompt below.

Turn in YouTube thesis statement here:

Turn in high school courses Thesis Statement here:

Friday, 2.27: Happy Courtwarming!

Link to ACT survey for today

Have fun at the dance and the game!

Thursday, 2.26

Huck Finn paper due end of day! Use the rubric to make sure you are good.

Reminders:

• Quotes in intro and conclusion
• Body paragraphs should be your story
• Don't forget works cited. 

I will be leaving at 3:45; MUST have paper copy in my hand before I leave. Come in Eagle Hour if you need help!

You also MUST do turnitin.com  Codes if you are not enrolled:

3rd hour: 8293970
             4th hour:  8293972

password: ilovehiggins

Peer Editing!

Rough Draft Day!

Details for Peer Editing:

• Join a group if you aren't already in one.
• Share your paper through Google Docs with each other
• Run through this checklist with every paper in your group.

1. Read and make corrections for spelling, grammar, sentence structure, etc.

2. Highlight thesis/claim. Was it clear and supported in paper? Make a comment about what they can improve

3. Intro--does it introduce book, author, them, and their story? Does it include a quote?  What can make the intro stronger? Make a comment about any of these things.

4.  Body Paragraphs--
    Make comments about the flow and structure of the story
    What is effective? Be specific!
    What is ineffective? Be specific!

5. Conclusion--does it tie back around to Huck and make a connection between them and Huck? Does it have a quote? Make a comment about what can make their conclusion stronger and what you liked.

6. Overall--
    Make a comment about one thing you liked overall. BE SPECIFIC
    Make a comment about one thing that would make it better. BE SPECIFIC.

Rough draft work day

Today, work on rough draft! Start a Google Doc, share with me. Rough draft due WEDNESDAY AT BEGINNING, Final draft due THURSDAY end of day.

Set up paper like this:

Your name

Mrs. Higgins

Communication Arts III

26 February 2015

Citations need to look like this:  “Huck says he's a gonna go steal some chickens,” (Twain 145).

NOTHING other than this.

Copy this exactly at the end of your paper, but don't forget to reverse indent. It won't let me on this blog post.

Works Cited

Twain, Mark. Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. Perma-Bound Classics, Tom Doherty, Associates, 1998. Print

Friday, 2.20

Work on outline!! Due end of the hour.

Change in dates:

Rough draft--BEGINNING of class on Wednesday
Final draft--END of class on Thursday

Thursday, 2.19

Today we went over the Huck paper assignment. Details can be found here

Outline has been assigned through Google Classroom, and will be due end of the day on Friday.

Wednesday, 2.18: Begin work on Huck paper!

Today, we're going to start working on the Huck Finn paper by looking for quotes and beginning to organize. I've divided you into groups. EACH group member needs to find a quote that shows the theme assigned. Make sure you include each chapter breakdown. Copy the text directly onto your Padlet, and make sure you include page numbers AND your name.

Chapter Breakdowns:
      Chapters 1-4
      Chapters 5-7
      Chapters 8-11
      Chapters 12-15
      Chapters 16-18

Freedom: 

3rd Hour (Alex, Jack, Nate, Shawna) Padlet is here:

4th Hour (Myquan, Oliver, Josh, Eric, Kaylee, Olivia) Padlet is here

Society and Hypocrisy 

3rd Hour (Logan, Gage, Patrick, Anthony) Padlet is here:

4th Hour (Rachel, Nick, Jake, Zach, Sydney) Padlet is here

Growing Up 

3rd Hour (Kenzie, Kole, Courtney, Britta) Padlet is here:

4th Hour (Sierra, Bri, Emma, Leah, Summer) Padlet is here

Racism/Slavery 

3rd hour (Travis, David, Victoria, Dallis, Alix) Padlet is here:

4th Hour (Ashton, Taylor, Dylan, Maddie, Tiffany) Padlet is here

Religion/Superstition 

3rd Hour (Marcus, Raymond, Brant, Drew, Riley)Padlet is here:

4th Hour (Madison, Gabby, Kendra, Kaelin, Rodney) Padlet is here

After you finish your chapter assignment, you need to work on the Venn diagram to start organizing your thoughts regarding the paper. This is DUE when you walk in the door tomorrow.

Thursday, 2.12

Final turn-in! Project is due by 3:30 today! Turn your link in here.  Remember to use the "share" or "publish" link--don't just copy the URL.

Remember: If you are interested in finishing the book and talking about it,  come to Eagle Hour next Wednesday for an optional discussion about the rest of the novel. I will give extra credit if you come, but you must have read and must participate in the discussion. Just showing up does not give you extra credit.

Tuesday, 2.10

Tuesday-Wednesday--work days on project.

Thursday--1/2 day, project due by 3:30. No late work accepted.

By the end of the hour, you MUST fill out this progress check. 


If you are interested in finishing the book and talking about it,  come to Eagle Hour next Wednesday for an optional discussion about the rest of the novel. I will give extra credit if you come, but you must have read and must participate in the discussion. Just showing up does not give you extra credit.

Monday, 2.9: Last day of reading!

Today we will read chapter 19 together, to introduce the characters of the King and the Duke that are the focus of the next 8 or 9.

Tuesday-Wednesday--work days on project.

Thursday--1/2 day, project due by 3:30. No late work accepted.

If you are interested in finishing the book and talking about it,  come to Eagle Hour next Wednesday for an optional discussion about the rest of the novel. I will give extra credit if you come, but you must have read and must participate in the discussion. Just showing up does not give you extra credit.

Friday, 2.6

Today, quiz over 17-18

Then, work time on project. By the end of the hour, you MUST fill out this progress check. 

Wednesday, 2.4

Today, quiz over 12-15

Then, work time on project. By the end of the hour, you MUST fill out this progress check. 

Friday, 1.30: Quiz and Work Time

Today, quiz over 5-7.

Next, I want you to start making a plan for your theme project. You've decided WHAT you are doing, now it's time to start figure out HOW.

Go to Google Classroom and re-open that assignment from Tuesday, the Huck Finn Theme Tracker. If you turned it in, it has been "returned" to you. I made a comment next to #6, your project idea.

Work on page four--look at the five objectives, and figure out HOW your project will reach these objectives. You don't have to pick the themes yet. I just want you to start making a plan so when you have work time next week, you can get started.

This document is DUE end of the hour...I want to see the plans you have made. I will make comments and return to you.

Have a great weekend!

Wednesday, 1.28: Huck Chapters 1-4

Today, read chapters 1-4. Whatever we don't get finished in class is homework! Here's the link to the audio.

Tomorrow, quiz over chapters 1-4.

Tuesday, 1.27

Begin Huck Finn!

First, take this quiz to determine how you learn best.

Wednesday, 1.22: In-Class Essay

Today, you will write your essay on showing how Notorious Jumping Frog and your other short story fit the characteristics of realism/regionalism. 

You can have on your desk:Several sheets of paper to write your essay and a pen/pencil
A textbook
Your copy of the short story given on Tuesday
Your notes on realism/regionalism
Notes you've made on the two short stories--if you haven't done this, do it tonight.
NO COMPUTERS OR PHONES


You ONLY have the class period to write. 

Wednesday, 1.21 Agenda: Slave Narratives

TOMORROW:, you will write your essay on showing how Notorious Jumping Frog and your other short story fit the characteristics of realism/regionalism. When you come to class, you need to be prepared with:

Several sheets of paper to write your essay and a pen/pencil
A textbook
Your copy of the short story given on Tuesday
Your notes on realism/regionalism--Link is here if you are missing the notes
Notes you've made on the two short stories--if you haven't done this, do it tonight.
NO COMPUTERS

We need to get started ASAP tomorrow, so I'll be hurrying you along when you come in. You ONLY have the class period tomorrow to write your essay. Be prepared when you come in.


TODAY: We are watching a slave narrative video in order to prepare us for reading Huck Finn, to get used to the dialect, and to see the first-hand effects of slavery. Reflection sheet due at end of hour. We won't get finished with the video, but will watch as much as we can.

Tuesday, 1.20 Agenda--Mark Twain Short Story

Today you'll be given a copy of another Mark Twain short story. There are 4 different ones.

You need to:
1. Read the story
2. Highlight funny phrases/sentences.
3. Make notes on how your short story reflects the ideas of realism and regionalism.

Be ready for an essay test where you show how your short story and Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County fits the characteristics of realism and regionalism.

Friday, 1.16: Jumping Frog

Today we are going to read together Notorious Jumping Frog of Calaveras County, on page 659 of the textbook.

As we read, keep in mind the characteristics of realism and regionalism and keep a running list on a piece of paper to use when you write the essay next week. I would look for AT LEAST three different characteristic examples. You can use these notes next week.

Thursday, 1.15: Mark Twain WebQuest!

Today you're working though a Mark Twain WebQuest! Directions sent through Google Classroom. 

Wednesday, 1.14 Agenda

Get excited for notes over Regionalism/Realism! :)

Tuesday, 1.13: Quiz!

Today, quiz over transcendentalism!

Friday, 1.9 Agenda: Modern Transcendentalism

Today you'll work in groups of 4 to find modern examples of transcendentalism.

First, decide on your groups
Second, open this presentation and MAKE A COPY.
Third, share the link with me HERE. 
Fourth, finish presentation for class on Monday.

Have a great weekend!!

Happy Transcendentalist Thursday!

Wednesday: Ralph Waldo Emerson
Thursday: Henry David Throeau
Friday/Monday: Transcendentalist project

Welcome back!

Hope you had a nice, relaxing break. Our plans for second semester include:

Transcendentalism--short unit starting today. Presentation here
Huckleberry Finn
Women's literature
Harlem Renaissance
Great Gatsby
Final research paper