Wednesday, May 25, 2016
Tuesday, May 24
Short block due to senior exam schedule.
Took questions about the final exam.
End-of-year survey.
Finished watching The Four Feathers.
Took questions about the final exam.
End-of-year survey.
Finished watching The Four Feathers.
DUE DATES
FINAL EXAM WEDNESDAY, MAY 25
Monday, May 23, 2016
Monday, May 23
Began collecting books--due on the day of the exam.
Continued watching The Four Feathers.
Continued watching The Four Feathers.
DUE DATES
FRIDAY, May 13: Act 3 Earnest vocabulary quiz.
ALL MAKE UP WORK DUE BY END OF DAY, MONDAY, MAY 23!
FINAL EXAM WEDNESDAY, MAY 25
ALL MAKE UP WORK DUE BY END OF DAY, MONDAY, MAY 23!
FINAL EXAM WEDNESDAY, MAY 25
Friday, May 20, 2016
Friday, May 20
Short block due to Spring Fling schedule.
Distributed Final Exam review vocabulary; discussed what will be on the final exam.
Continued watching The Four Feathers.
Distributed Final Exam review vocabulary; discussed what will be on the final exam.
Continued watching The Four Feathers.
DUE DATES
FRIDAY, May 13: Act 3 Earnest vocabulary quiz.
ALL MAKE UP WORK DUE BY END OF DAY, MONDAY, MAY 23!
FINAL EXAM WEDNESDAY, MAY 25
ALL MAKE UP WORK DUE BY END OF DAY, MONDAY, MAY 23!
FINAL EXAM WEDNESDAY, MAY 25
Thursday, May 19, 2016
Thursday, May 19
All but three students absent.
Watched "Charlie X" from Star Trek (TOS).
Watched "Charlie X" from Star Trek (TOS).
DUE DATES
FRIDAY, May 13: Act 3 Earnest vocabulary quiz.
MONDAY, May 16: Final reading logs are due. (Have the option to be exempt this week.)
MONDAY, May 16: Final reading logs are due. (Have the option to be exempt this week.)
Wednesday, May 18, 2016
Wednesday, May 18
Continued watching The Four Feathers.
DUE DATES
FRIDAY, May 13: Act 3 Earnest vocabulary quiz.
MONDAY, May 16: Final reading logs are due. (Have the option to be exempt this week.)
MONDAY, May 16: Final reading logs are due. (Have the option to be exempt this week.)
Tuesday, May 17, 2016
Tuesday, May 17
Finished watching Act 3 of The Importance of Being Earnest on film.
Discussed open response question comparing Earnest and The Four Feathers.
Began watching The Four Feathers.
Discussed open response question comparing Earnest and The Four Feathers.
Began watching The Four Feathers.
DUE DATES
FRIDAY, May 13: Act 3 Earnest vocabulary quiz.
MONDAY, May 16: Final reading logs are due. (Have the option to be exempt this week.)
MONDAY, May 16: Final reading logs are due. (Have the option to be exempt this week.)
Monday, May 16, 2016
Monday, May 16
Silent reading.
COLLECTED reading logs (are optional this week!).
Continued watching Act 3 of The Importance of Being Earnest on film.
COLLECTED reading logs (are optional this week!).
Continued watching Act 3 of The Importance of Being Earnest on film.
DUE DATES
FRIDAY, May 13: Act 3 Earnest vocabulary quiz.
MONDAY, May 16: Final reading logs are due. (Have the option to be exempt this week.)
MONDAY, May 16: Final reading logs are due. (Have the option to be exempt this week.)
Friday, May 13, 2016
Friday, May 13
Act 3 Importance of Being Earnest vocabulary quiz.
Began watching Acts 2 and 3 of The Importance of Being Earnest on film.
Began watching Acts 2 and 3 of The Importance of Being Earnest on film.
DUE DATES
FRIDAY, May 13: Act 3 Earnest vocabulary quiz.
MONDAY, May 16: Final reading logs are due. (Have the option to be exempt this week.)
MONDAY, May 16: Final reading logs are due. (Have the option to be exempt this week.)
Thursday, May 12, 2016
Thursday, May 12
Choice of reading or vocabulary study. Reminder: quiz Friday!
Read Act 3 of The Importance of Being Earnest.
Read Act 3 of The Importance of Being Earnest.
DUE DATES
FRIDAY, May 13: Act 3 Earnest vocabulary quiz.
MONDAY, May 16: Final reading logs are due. (Have the option to be exempt this week.)
MONDAY, May 16: Final reading logs are due. (Have the option to be exempt this week.)
Wednesday, May 11, 2016
Wednesday, May 11
Choice of reading or vocabulary study. Reminder: quiz Friday!
Finished reading Act 2 of The Importance of Being Earnest. (Read from page 46--57.)
Finished reading Act 2 of The Importance of Being Earnest. (Read from page 46--57.)
DUE DATES
FRIDAY, May 13: Act 3 Earnest vocabulary quiz.
MONDAY, May 16: Final reading logs are due. (Have the option to be exempt this week.)
MONDAY, May 16: Final reading logs are due. (Have the option to be exempt this week.)
Tuesday, May 10, 2016
Tuesday, May 10
Choice of reading or vocabulary study.
Began reading Act 2 of The Importance of Being Earnest. (Now on page 46.)
Began reading Act 2 of The Importance of Being Earnest. (Now on page 46.)
DUE DATES
FRIDAY, May 13: Act 3 Earnest vocabulary quiz.
MONDAY, May 16: Final reading logs are due. (Have the option to be exempt this week.)
MONDAY, May 16: Final reading logs are due. (Have the option to be exempt this week.)
Monday, May 9, 2016
Monday, May 9
Silent reading.
COLLECTED weekly reading logs.
Finished watching Act 1 of The Importance of Being Earnest on film.
COLLECTED weekly reading logs.
Finished watching Act 1 of The Importance of Being Earnest on film.
DUE DATES
FRIDAY, May 13: Act 3 Earnest vocabulary quiz.
MONDAY, May 16: Final reading logs are due. (Have the option to be exempt this week.)
MONDAY, May 16: Final reading logs are due. (Have the option to be exempt this week.)
Friday, May 6, 2016
Friday, May 6
The Importance of Being Earnest Act 2 vocabulary quiz.
Shared Act 3 Earnest vocabulary unit on Quizlet.
Choice of vocabulary work, reading, or last minute touches to term papers.
Students shared term papers.
Began watching Act 1 of The Importance of Being Earnest .
FRIDAY, MAY 6: Final draft due.
ALL DRAFTS MUST BE RECEIVED BY MIDNIGHT TO BE ON TIME.
Shared Act 3 Earnest vocabulary unit on Quizlet.
Choice of vocabulary work, reading, or last minute touches to term papers.
Students shared term papers.
Began watching Act 1 of The Importance of Being Earnest .
DUE DATES
FRIDAY, May 13: Act 3 Earnest vocabulary quiz.
MONDAY, May 16: Final reading logs are due.
MONDAY, May 16: Final reading logs are due.
TERM PAPER DUE DATES
ALL DRAFTS MUST BE RECEIVED BY MIDNIGHT TO BE ON TIME.
Thursday, May 5, 2016
Thursday, May 5
Choice of reading, vocabulary work or term paper revisions.
Did NOT read Act 1 of The Importance of Being Earnest due to absence of all but one student for testing this block; ALL students are responsible for finishing this on their own.
FRIDAY, MAY 6: Final draft due.
ALL DRAFTS MUST BE RECEIVED BY MIDNIGHT TO BE ON TIME.
Did NOT read Act 1 of The Importance of Being Earnest due to absence of all but one student for testing this block; ALL students are responsible for finishing this on their own.
DUE DATES
FRIDAY, May 6: The Importance of Being Earnest Act 2 vocabulary quiz.
MONDAY, May 16: Final reading logs are due.
MONDAY, May 16: Final reading logs are due.
TERM PAPER DUE DATES
ALL DRAFTS MUST BE RECEIVED BY MIDNIGHT TO BE ON TIME.
Wednesday, May 4, 2016
Wednesday, May 4
Choice of reading, vocabulary work or term paper revisions.
Began reading Act 1 of The Importance of Being Earnest (now on page 22).
Important: if you will not be present in the beginning of class tomorrow due to the AP Calculus Test, please read the remainder of Act 1 (to page 32) as homework tonight.
FRIDAY, MAY 6: Final draft due.
ALL DRAFTS MUST BE RECEIVED BY MIDNIGHT TO BE ON TIME.
Began reading Act 1 of The Importance of Being Earnest (now on page 22).
Important: if you will not be present in the beginning of class tomorrow due to the AP Calculus Test, please read the remainder of Act 1 (to page 32) as homework tonight.
DUE DATES
FRIDAY, May 6: The Importance of Being Earnest Act 2 vocabulary quiz.
MONDAY, May 16: Final reading logs are due.
MONDAY, May 16: Final reading logs are due.
TERM PAPER DUE DATES
ALL DRAFTS MUST BE RECEIVED BY MIDNIGHT TO BE ON TIME.
Tuesday, May 3
Term paper revisions.
Discussed reading logs and make up work between now and the end of the year.
Wrapped up introduction to The Importance of Being Earnest.
FRIDAY, MAY 6: Final draft due.
ALL DRAFTS MUST BE RECEIVED BY MIDNIGHT TO BE ON TIME.
Discussed reading logs and make up work between now and the end of the year.
Wrapped up introduction to The Importance of Being Earnest.
DUE DATES
FRIDAY, May 6: The Importance of Being Earnest Act 2 vocabulary quiz.
MONDAY, May 16: Final reading logs are due.
MONDAY, May 16: Final reading logs are due.
TERM PAPER DUE DATES
ALL DRAFTS MUST BE RECEIVED BY MIDNIGHT TO BE ON TIME.
Monday, May 2, 2016
Monday, May 2
Silent Reading
COLLECTED weekly reading logs.
Introduced Act 2 vocabulary for The Importance of Being Earnest; vocabulary quiz Friday.
Gave background notes on The Importance of Being Earnest.
FRIDAY, MAY 6: Final draft due.
COLLECTED weekly reading logs.
Introduced Act 2 vocabulary for The Importance of Being Earnest; vocabulary quiz Friday.
Gave background notes on The Importance of Being Earnest.
DUE DATES
FRIDAY, May 6: The Importance of Being Earnest Act 2 vocabulary quiz.
MONDAY, May 16: Final reading logs are due.
MONDAY, May 16: Final reading logs are due.
TERM PAPER DUE DATES
Friday, April 29, 2016
Friday, April 29
The Importance of Being Earnest Act 1 vocabulary quiz.
Term paper revision work.
Term paper revision work.
DUE DATES
FRIDAY, May 6: The Importance of Being Earnest Act 2 vocabulary quiz.
MONDAY, May 16: Final reading logs are due.
MONDAY, May 16: Final reading logs are due.
TERM PAPER DUE DATES
FRIDAY, MAY 6: Final draft due.
Thursday, April 28, 2016
Thursday, April 28
Short warm up with choice of vocabulary, reading, or revision work.
Term paper revision work.
Term paper revision work.
DUE DATES
FRIDAY, April 29: Act 1 Importance of Being Earnest vocabulary quiz.
TERM PAPER DUE DATES
FRIDAY, MAY 6: Final draft due.
Wednesday, April 27, 2016
Wednesday, April 27
Short warm up with choice of vocabulary, reading, or revision work.
Term paper revision work.
Term paper revision work.
DUE DATES
FRIDAY, April 29: Act 1 Importance of Being Earnest vocabulary quiz.
TERM PAPER DUE DATES
FRIDAY, MAY 6: Final draft due.
Tuesday, April 26, 2016
Tuesday, April 26
Introduced The Importance of Being Earnest Act 1 vocabulary words on Quizlet. (Quiz Friday).
COLLECTED group entries in the Macbeth motifs contest.
Term paper revision work.
COLLECTED group entries in the Macbeth motifs contest.
Term paper revision work.
DUE DATES
FRIDAY, April 29: Act 1 Importance of Being Earnest vocabulary quiz.
TERM PAPER DUE DATES
FRIDAY, MAY 6: Final draft due.
Monday, April 25, 2016
Monday, April 25
Returned graded rough drafts; discussed common issues that need to be addressed.
Choice of silent reading or work revising term papers.
COLLECTED weekly reading logs.
Choice of silent reading or work revising term papers.
COLLECTED weekly reading logs.
DUE DATES
FRIDAY, April 29: Act 1 Importance of Being Earnest vocabulary quiz.
TERM PAPER DUE DATES
FRIDAY, MAY 6: Final draft due.
Friday, April 15, 2016
Friday, April 15
Last session of research and writing before rough drafts are due.
Printed out proofreading copies for students who requested them, reviewed requirements around length, Works Cited sections, and formatting; published a work-around link to the databases to deal with a temporary glitch in the librarian's links.
All papers must be shared with me by noon on Saturday, or they will lose 4 points (20%) per day they are late.
FRIDAY, APRIL 15: Rough draft due.
Printed out proofreading copies for students who requested them, reviewed requirements around length, Works Cited sections, and formatting; published a work-around link to the databases to deal with a temporary glitch in the librarian's links.
All papers must be shared with me by noon on Saturday, or they will lose 4 points (20%) per day they are late.
DUE DATES
TERM PAPER DUE DATES
FRIDAY, APRIL 15: Rough draft due.
FRIDAY, MAY 6: Final draft due.
Thursday, April 14, 2016
Thursday, April 14
Finished watching Macbeth on film.
Students worked on term papers.
FRIDAY, APRIL 15: Rough draft due.
Students worked on term papers.
DUE DATES
TERM PAPER DUE DATES
FRIDAY, APRIL 15: Rough draft due.
FRIDAY, MAY 6: Final draft due.
Wednesday, April 13, 2016
Wednesday, April 13
Reading quiz on 5.3 and 5.4.
Read 5.5 as a class; finished reading the play.
Began watching the final scenes of Macbeth on film.
FRIDAY, APRIL 15: Rough draft due.
Read 5.5 as a class; finished reading the play.
Began watching the final scenes of Macbeth on film.
DUE DATES
TERM PAPER DUE DATES
FRIDAY, APRIL 15: Rough draft due.
FRIDAY, MAY 6: Final draft due.
Tuesday, April 12, 2016
Tuesday, April 12
Reminder: read 5.3 and 5.4 for Wednesday.
Watched grammar refresher clip on sentence fragments.
Writing, revision and further research. Drafts due Friday!
FRIDAY, APRIL 15: Rough draft due.
Watched grammar refresher clip on sentence fragments.
Writing, revision and further research. Drafts due Friday!
DUE DATES
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 13: Read Macbeth 5.3 and 5.4. (Wednesday will be focused on Macbeth.)
TERM PAPER DUE DATES
FRIDAY, APRIL 15: Rough draft due.
FRIDAY, MAY 6: Final draft due.
Monday, April 11, 2016
Monday, April 11
Silent reading.
COLLECTED weekly reading logs.
Writing, revision and further research.
FRIDAY, APRIL 15: Rough draft due.
COLLECTED weekly reading logs.
Writing, revision and further research.
DUE DATES
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 13: Read Macbeth 5.3 and 5.4. (Wednesday will be focused on Macbeth.)
TERM PAPER DUE DATES
FRIDAY, APRIL 15: Rough draft due.
FRIDAY, MAY 6: Final draft due.
Monday, April 11
Silent reading.
COLLECTED weekly reading logs.
Writing, revision and further research.
FRIDAY, APRIL 15: Rough draft due.
COLLECTED weekly reading logs.
Writing, revision and further research.
DUE DATES
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 13: Read Macbeth 5.3 and 5.4. (Wednesday will be focused on Macbeth.)
TERM PAPER DUE DATES
FRIDAY, APRIL 15: Rough draft due.
FRIDAY, MAY 6: Final draft due.
Friday, April 8, 2016
Friday, April 8
Watched grammar refresher video clip: apostrophes.
Writing, revision and further research.
Groups read 5.2 in Macbeth. (For next Wednesday, read 5.3 and 5.4.)
FRIDAY, APRIL 15: Rough draft due.
Writing, revision and further research.
Groups read 5.2 in Macbeth. (For next Wednesday, read 5.3 and 5.4.)
DUE DATES
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 13: Read Macbeth 5.3 and 5.4. (Wednesday will be focused on Macbeth.)
TERM PAPER DUE DATES
FRIDAY, APRIL 15: Rough draft due.
FRIDAY, MAY 6: Final draft due.
Thursday, April 7, 2016
Thursday, April 7
Reviewed sample papers with the "Sample Research Paper Discussion" video clip.
Writing, revision and further research.
FRIDAY, APRIL 15: Rough draft due.
Writing, revision and further research.
DUE DATES
TERM PAPER DUE DATES
TERM PAPER DUE DATES
FRIDAY, APRIL 15: Rough draft due.
FRIDAY, MAY 6: Final draft due.
Wednesday, April 6, 2016
Wednesday, April 6
Silent reading.
COLLECTED weekly reading logs.
Read and watched 5.1.
FRIDAY, APRIL 15: Rough draft due.
COLLECTED weekly reading logs.
Read and watched 5.1.
DUE DATES
TERM PAPER DUE DATES
TERM PAPER DUE DATES
FRIDAY, APRIL 15: Rough draft due.
FRIDAY, MAY 6: Final draft due.
Tuesday, April 5, 2016
Tuesday, April 5
Short class today due to early release schedule.
Reading logs due WEDNESDAY this week.
Shared model term paper; read before tomorrow and do bring to class each day.
Research/writing time; all intro paragraphs with thesis due, in MLA format, by end of students' school day.
Students shared completed intro paragraphs with me via Google Docs.
MONDAY, APRIL 4: TUESDAY, APRIL 5: Intro paragraph with thesis due.
FRIDAY, APRIL 15: Rough draft due.
Reading logs due WEDNESDAY this week.
Shared model term paper; read before tomorrow and do bring to class each day.
Research/writing time; all intro paragraphs with thesis due, in MLA format, by end of students' school day.
Students shared completed intro paragraphs with me via Google Docs.
DUE DATES
TERM PAPER DUE DATES
TERM PAPER DUE DATES
FRIDAY, APRIL 15: Rough draft due.
FRIDAY, MAY 6: Final draft due.
Friday, April 1, 2016
Friday, April 1
Watched video clip: "In-text Citations."
Research/writing time.
Watched end of 4.3 in Macbeth.
MONDAY, APRIL 4: Intro paragraph with thesis due.
FRIDAY, APRIL 15: Rough draft due.
Research/writing time.
Watched end of 4.3 in Macbeth.
DUE DATES
TERM PAPER DUE DATES
TERM PAPER DUE DATES
MONDAY, APRIL 4: Intro paragraph with thesis due.
FRIDAY, APRIL 15: Rough draft due.
FRIDAY, MAY 6: Final draft due.
Thursday, March 31, 2016
Thursday, March 31
Reading quiz on 3.4.
Watched video clip: "Writing an Introduction."
Research/writing time.
Watched 4.2 and 4.3 in Macbeth.
MONDAY, APRIL 4: Intro paragraph with thesis due.
FRIDAY, APRIL 15: Rough draft due.
Watched video clip: "Writing an Introduction."
Research/writing time.
Watched 4.2 and 4.3 in Macbeth.
DUE DATES
TERM PAPER DUE DATES
TERM PAPER DUE DATES
MONDAY, APRIL 4: Intro paragraph with thesis due.
FRIDAY, APRIL 15: Rough draft due.
FRIDAY, MAY 6: Final draft due.
Wednesday, March 30, 2016
Wednesday, March 30
Homework: for Thursday--finish reading MLA Guide.
Watched video clip: "Writing an Effective Thesis." Reminder: this is not a prescription! The introduction should cover all of these elements, but the thesis statement itself does not need to take such a form.
Students organized notes, making use of the strategy from the clip as appropriate; research/writing time.
Continued reading 4.3 in Macbeth; students should finish the scene for homework and prepare for a reading quiz.
MONDAY, APRIL 4: Intro paragraph with thesis due.
FRIDAY, APRIL 15: Rough draft due.
Watched video clip: "Writing an Effective Thesis." Reminder: this is not a prescription! The introduction should cover all of these elements, but the thesis statement itself does not need to take such a form.
Students organized notes, making use of the strategy from the clip as appropriate; research/writing time.
Continued reading 4.3 in Macbeth; students should finish the scene for homework and prepare for a reading quiz.
DUE DATES
TERM PAPER DUE DATES
THURSDAY, APRIL 3: Finish reading Macbeth 3.4, from line 114--end.
TERM PAPER DUE DATES
MONDAY, APRIL 4: Intro paragraph with thesis due.
FRIDAY, APRIL 15: Rough draft due.
FRIDAY, MAY 6: Final draft due.
Tuesday, March 29, 2016
Tuesday, March 29
Homework: for Thursday--finish reading MLA Guide.
Returned graded 20 note cards with source cards.
Watched video clip: "Note Cards to Outline."
Students organized notes, making use of the strategy from the clip as appropriate; research/writing time.
Discussed the politics of pretenders to the throne and conspiracies; began reading 4.3 in Macbeth.
Returned graded 20 note cards with source cards.
Watched video clip: "Note Cards to Outline."
Students organized notes, making use of the strategy from the clip as appropriate; research/writing time.
Discussed the politics of pretenders to the throne and conspiracies; began reading 4.3 in Macbeth.
DUE DATES
TERM PAPER DUE DATES
MONDAY, APRIL 4: Intro paragraph with thesis due.TERM PAPER DUE DATES
FRIDAY, APRIL 15: Rough draft due.
FRIDAY, MAY 6: Final draft due.
FRIDAY, MAY 6: Final draft due.
Monday, March 28, 2016
Monday, March 28
Homework: for Thursday--finish reading MLA Guide.
Silent reading.
COLLECTED weekly reading logs.
COLLECTED sets of 20 note cards plus source cards.
Discussed the Macduff family; read 4.2 in Macbeth.
MONDAY, APRIL 4: Intro paragraph with thesis due.
Silent reading.
COLLECTED weekly reading logs.
COLLECTED sets of 20 note cards plus source cards.
Discussed the Macduff family; read 4.2 in Macbeth.
DUE DATES
TERM PAPER DUE DATES
MONDAY, MARCH 28: Notes due.TERM PAPER DUE DATES
MONDAY, APRIL 4: Intro paragraph with thesis due.
FRIDAY, APRIL 15: Rough draft due.
FRIDAY, MAY 6: Final draft due.
FRIDAY, MAY 6: Final draft due.
Thursday, March 24, 2016
Friday, March 25
No class today for Good Friday.
MONDAY, APRIL 4: Intro paragraph with thesis due.
DUE DATES
TERM PAPER DUE DATES
MONDAY, MARCH 28: Notes due.TERM PAPER DUE DATES
MONDAY, APRIL 4: Intro paragraph with thesis due.
FRIDAY, APRIL 15: Rough draft due.
FRIDAY, MAY 6: Final draft due.
FRIDAY, MAY 6: Final draft due.
Thursday, March 24
Short warm-up for research or reading.
Watched 3.4--4.1 in Macbeth.
MONDAY, APRIL 4: Intro paragraph with thesis due.
Watched 3.4--4.1 in Macbeth.
DUE DATES
TERM PAPER DUE DATES
MONDAY, MARCH 28: Notes due.TERM PAPER DUE DATES
MONDAY, APRIL 4: Intro paragraph with thesis due.
FRIDAY, APRIL 15: Rough draft due.
FRIDAY, MAY 6: Final draft due.
FRIDAY, MAY 6: Final draft due.
Wednesday, March 23, 2016
Wednesday, March 23
Returned sample note cards with feedback.
Students continued with research for term papers.
MONDAY, APRIL 4: Intro paragraph with thesis due.
Students continued with research for term papers.
DUE DATES
TERM PAPER DUE DATES
MONDAY, MARCH 28: Notes due.TERM PAPER DUE DATES
MONDAY, APRIL 4: Intro paragraph with thesis due.
FRIDAY, APRIL 15: Rough draft due.
FRIDAY, MAY 6: Final draft due.
FRIDAY, MAY 6: Final draft due.
Tuesday, March 22
This lesson taught by a sub in Ms. Bishop's absence.
Choice of silent reading or research for term papers.
Watched the Documentary on Macbeth from Shakespeare Uncovered.
MONDAY, APRIL 4: Intro paragraph with thesis due.
Choice of silent reading or research for term papers.
Watched the Documentary on Macbeth from Shakespeare Uncovered.
DUE DATES
TERM PAPER DUE DATES
MONDAY, MARCH 28: Notes due.MONDAY, APRIL 4: Intro paragraph with thesis due.
FRIDAY, APRIL 15: Rough draft due.
FRIDAY, MAY 6: Final draft due.
FRIDAY, MAY 6: Final draft due.
Monday, March 21, 2016
Monday, March 21
Silent reading.
COLLECTED reading logs.
COLLECTED five sample note cards with key.
Groups met, added 4 prophecies from Macbeth 4.1 to individual DEJs; updated motifs.
MONDAY, MARCH 28: Notes due.
MONDAY, APRIL 4: Intro paragraph with thesis due.
COLLECTED reading logs.
COLLECTED five sample note cards with key.
Groups met, added 4 prophecies from Macbeth 4.1 to individual DEJs; updated motifs.
DUE DATES
TERM PAPER DUE DATES
MONDAY, MARCH 21: Notes check.MONDAY, MARCH 28: Notes due.
MONDAY, APRIL 4: Intro paragraph with thesis due.
FRIDAY, APRIL 15: Rough draft due.
Friday, March 18, 2016
Friday, March 18
Reminder: Five Sample note cards with source cards (or key) due Monday!
Macbeth, 3.6 Reading Quiz.
Independent research time for term papers.
Class read 4.1. Will add prophecies to individual DEJs and update motifs on Monday.
MONDAY, MARCH 28: Notes due.
MONDAY, APRIL 4: Intro paragraph with thesis due.
FRIDAY, APRIL 15: Rough draft due.
Macbeth, 3.6 Reading Quiz.
Independent research time for term papers.
Class read 4.1. Will add prophecies to individual DEJs and update motifs on Monday.
DUE DATES
TERM PAPER DUE DATES
MONDAY, MARCH 21: Notes check.MONDAY, MARCH 28: Notes due.
MONDAY, APRIL 4: Intro paragraph with thesis due.
FRIDAY, APRIL 15: Rough draft due.
Thursday, March 17, 2016
Thursday, March 17
Reminder: Five Sample note cards with source cards (or key) due Monday!
Homework: Read Macbeth, 3.6
Class finished reading 3.4.
Watched Jeremy Brett performance of the scene.
Independent research time for term papers.
MONDAY, MARCH 28: Notes due.
MONDAY, APRIL 4: Intro paragraph with thesis due.
FRIDAY, APRIL 15: Rough draft due.
Homework: Read Macbeth, 3.6
Class finished reading 3.4.
Watched Jeremy Brett performance of the scene.
Independent research time for term papers.
DUE DATES
TERM PAPER DUE DATES
MONDAY, MARCH 21: Notes check.MONDAY, MARCH 28: Notes due.
MONDAY, APRIL 4: Intro paragraph with thesis due.
FRIDAY, APRIL 15: Rough draft due.
Wednesday, March 16, 2016
Wednesday, March 16
Reminder: Five Sample note cards with source cards (or key) due Monday!
20 minutes research time.
Class began reading 3.4 together.
MONDAY, MARCH 28: Notes due.
MONDAY, APRIL 4: Intro paragraph with thesis due.
FRIDAY, APRIL 15: Rough draft due.
20 minutes research time.
Class began reading 3.4 together.
DUE DATES
TERM PAPER DUE DATES
MONDAY, MARCH 21: Notes check.MONDAY, MARCH 28: Notes due.
MONDAY, APRIL 4: Intro paragraph with thesis due.
FRIDAY, APRIL 15: Rough draft due.
Tuesday, March 15, 2016
Tuesday, March 15
Returned Preliminary Works Cited.
Online research and notes, and Works Cited revisions.
MONDAY, MARCH 28: Notes due.
MONDAY, APRIL 4: Intro paragraph with thesis due.
FRIDAY, APRIL 15: Rough draft due.
Online research and notes, and Works Cited revisions.
DUE DATES
TERM PAPER DUE DATES
MONDAY, MARCH 21: Notes check.MONDAY, MARCH 28: Notes due.
MONDAY, APRIL 4: Intro paragraph with thesis due.
FRIDAY, APRIL 15: Rough draft due.
Monday, March 14, 2016
Monday, March 14
Silent reading.
COLLECTED weekly reading logs.
Reviewed requirements for preliminary Works Cited (due today).
Students checked/completed their Works Cited and shared them, and continued their research.
MONDAY, MARCH 21: Notes check.
MONDAY, MARCH 28: Notes due.
MONDAY, APRIL 4: Intro paragraph with thesis due.
FRIDAY, APRIL 15: Rough draft due.
COLLECTED weekly reading logs.
Reviewed requirements for preliminary Works Cited (due today).
Students checked/completed their Works Cited and shared them, and continued their research.
DUE DATES
TERM PAPER DUE DATES
MONDAY, MARCH 14: Preliminary Works Cited due (NOW WORTH 10 POINTS).MONDAY, MARCH 21: Notes check.
MONDAY, MARCH 28: Notes due.
MONDAY, APRIL 4: Intro paragraph with thesis due.
FRIDAY, APRIL 15: Rough draft due.
Friday, March 11, 2016
Friday, March 11
Watched 3.3 in film version of Macbeth.
Shared Google Docs template for creating the preliminary Works Cited.
Reviewed need for source cards/key, coded to note cards; distributed note cards to those who needed them.
Students searched databases for resources on their topics for their preliminary Works Cited (due Monday).
MONDAY, MARCH 21: Notes check
MONDAY, MARCH 28: Notes due.
MONDAY, APRIL 4: Intro paragraph with thesis due.
FRIDAY, APRIL 15: Rough draft due.
Shared Google Docs template for creating the preliminary Works Cited.
Reviewed need for source cards/key, coded to note cards; distributed note cards to those who needed them.
Students searched databases for resources on their topics for their preliminary Works Cited (due Monday).
DUE DATES
TERM PAPER DUE DATES
MONDAY, MARCH 14: Preliminary Works Cited due (NOW WORTH 10 POINTS).MONDAY, MARCH 21: Notes check
MONDAY, MARCH 28: Notes due.
MONDAY, APRIL 4: Intro paragraph with thesis due.
FRIDAY, APRIL 15: Rough draft due.
Thursday, March 10, 2016
Thursday, March 10
Watched 3.1--3.2 in film version of Macbeth.
Returned research topics with comments; took questions on research process.
Shared information on formatting Works Cited entries, resources available through the Research Paper Unit materials online (EasyBib link, link to library, etc.)
Students searched databases for resources on their topics for their preliminary Works Cited (due Monday).
MONDAY, MARCH 14: Preliminary Works Cited due.
MONDAY, MARCH 21: Notes check
MONDAY, MARCH 28: Notes due.
MONDAY, APRIL 4: Intro paragraph with thesis due.
FRIDAY, APRIL 15: Rough draft due.
Returned research topics with comments; took questions on research process.
Shared information on formatting Works Cited entries, resources available through the Research Paper Unit materials online (EasyBib link, link to library, etc.)
Students searched databases for resources on their topics for their preliminary Works Cited (due Monday).
DUE DATES
TERM PAPER DUE DATES
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9: Research topic due. THIS IS A CHANGE.MONDAY, MARCH 14: Preliminary Works Cited due.
MONDAY, MARCH 21: Notes check
MONDAY, MARCH 28: Notes due.
MONDAY, APRIL 4: Intro paragraph with thesis due.
FRIDAY, APRIL 15: Rough draft due.
Wednesday, March 9, 2016
Wednesday, March 9
HOMEWORK: Read 5--7 in the MLA Guide for THURSDAY.
COLLECTED research topics.
Demonstrated creating source cards for books and for online sources; students created mock-ups in their MLA guides.
Watched video clip, "How to Write a Note Card," and reviewed requirements for Monday's Preliminary Works Cited assignment.
Students searched databases for resources for their topics.
TUESDAY, MARCH 8: Campfire questions on 3.1, Questions on lines 35, 42, 63, and 140.
MONDAY, MARCH 14: Preliminary Works Cited due.
MONDAY, MARCH 21: Notes check
MONDAY, MARCH 28: Notes due.
MONDAY, APRIL 4: Intro paragraph with thesis due.
FRIDAY, APRIL 15: Rough draft due.
COLLECTED research topics.
Demonstrated creating source cards for books and for online sources; students created mock-ups in their MLA guides.
Watched video clip, "How to Write a Note Card," and reviewed requirements for Monday's Preliminary Works Cited assignment.
Students searched databases for resources for their topics.
DUE DATES
TUESDAY, MARCH 8: Campfire questions on 3.1, Questions on lines 35, 42, 63, and 140.
TERM PAPER DUE DATES
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9: Research topic due. THIS IS A CHANGE.MONDAY, MARCH 14: Preliminary Works Cited due.
MONDAY, MARCH 21: Notes check
MONDAY, MARCH 28: Notes due.
MONDAY, APRIL 4: Intro paragraph with thesis due.
FRIDAY, APRIL 15: Rough draft due.
Tuesday, March 8, 2016
Tuesday, March 8
Silent reading.
COLLECTED weekly reading logs.
COLLECTED campfire quizzes.
Reminder: Read pages 1--4 in the MLA Guide, topics due WEDNESDAY.
Read and discussed 3.2 and 3.3.
Added Macbeth's hesitancy to kill Duncan in Act 2 and his attempt to shelter his wife from the plan to kill Banquo to the list of his noble qualities.
Began watching 3.1--3.3.
TUESDAY, MARCH 8: Campfire questions on 3.1, Questions on lines 35, 42, 63, and 140.
MONDAY, MARCH 14: Preliminary Works Cited due.
MONDAY, MARCH 21: Notes check
MONDAY, MARCH 28: Notes due.
MONDAY, APRIL 4: Intro paragraph with thesis due.
FRIDAY, APRIL 15: Rough draft due.
COLLECTED weekly reading logs.
COLLECTED campfire quizzes.
Reminder: Read pages 1--4 in the MLA Guide, topics due WEDNESDAY.
Read and discussed 3.2 and 3.3.
Added Macbeth's hesitancy to kill Duncan in Act 2 and his attempt to shelter his wife from the plan to kill Banquo to the list of his noble qualities.
Began watching 3.1--3.3.
DUE DATES
TUESDAY, MARCH 8: Campfire questions on 3.1, Questions on lines 35, 42, 63, and 140.
TERM PAPER DUE DATES
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9: Research topic due. THIS IS A CHANGE.MONDAY, MARCH 14: Preliminary Works Cited due.
MONDAY, MARCH 21: Notes check
MONDAY, MARCH 28: Notes due.
MONDAY, APRIL 4: Intro paragraph with thesis due.
FRIDAY, APRIL 15: Rough draft due.
Friday, March 4, 2016
Friday, March 4
Macbeth Master Vocabulary retest.
Campfire Quiz groups discussed their final answers, began revision process. DUE TUESDAY.
HOMEWORK: Read pages 1--4 in the MLA Guide for WEDNESDAY.
Reminder: topics due WEDNESDAY.
TUESDAY, MARCH 8: Campfire questions on 3.1, Questions on lines 35, 42, 63, and 140.
MONDAY, MARCH 14: Preliminary Works Cited due.
MONDAY, MARCH 21: Notes check
MONDAY, MARCH 28: Notes due.
MONDAY, APRIL 4: Intro paragraph with thesis due.
FRIDAY, APRIL 15: Rough draft due.
Campfire Quiz groups discussed their final answers, began revision process. DUE TUESDAY.
HOMEWORK: Read pages 1--4 in the MLA Guide for WEDNESDAY.
Reminder: topics due WEDNESDAY.
DUE DATES
TUESDAY, MARCH 8: Campfire questions on 3.1, Questions on lines 35, 42, 63, and 140.
TERM PAPER DUE DATES
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9: Research topic due. THIS IS A CHANGE.MONDAY, MARCH 14: Preliminary Works Cited due.
MONDAY, MARCH 21: Notes check
MONDAY, MARCH 28: Notes due.
MONDAY, APRIL 4: Intro paragraph with thesis due.
FRIDAY, APRIL 15: Rough draft due.
Thursday, March 3, 2016
Thursday, March 3
Reviewed process for the Campfire Quizzes with students who were absent yesterday; they will have to complete as homework tonight in order to participate in discussion tomorrow.
Database training in LRC. Reminder: topics due WEDNESDAY.
FRIDAY, MARCH 4: Macbeth Master Vocabulary Test.
TUESDAY, MARCH 8: Campfire questions on 3.1, Questions on lines 35, 42, 63, and 140.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9: Research topic due. THIS IS A CHANGE.
MONDAY, MARCH 14: Preliminary Works Cited due.
MONDAY, MARCH 21: Notes check
MONDAY, MARCH 28: Notes due.
MONDAY, APRIL 4: Intro paragraph with thesis due.
FRIDAY, APRIL 15: Rough draft due.
Database training in LRC. Reminder: topics due WEDNESDAY.
DUE DATES
FRIDAY, MARCH 4: Macbeth Master Vocabulary Test.
TUESDAY, MARCH 8: Campfire questions on 3.1, Questions on lines 35, 42, 63, and 140.
TERM PAPER DUE DATES
TUESDAY/THURSDAY, MARCH 1 & 3: Databases and Source Reliability training in Library.WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9: Research topic due. THIS IS A CHANGE.
MONDAY, MARCH 14: Preliminary Works Cited due.
MONDAY, MARCH 21: Notes check
MONDAY, MARCH 28: Notes due.
MONDAY, APRIL 4: Intro paragraph with thesis due.
FRIDAY, APRIL 15: Rough draft due.
Wednesday, March 2, 2016
Wednesday, March 2
Groups began work on Campfire Quiz: reminded everyone to be sure to answer EVERY sub question for the listed line numbers, with 1--2 sentences each. There can be three or four questions per line number, so be careful!
Read 3.1 (472--477).
Discussed meaning of the scene.
Discussed questions in the text on lines 35 (including the question of why he asks), 42, 63, and 140.
Began composing individual answers; will complete as homework. (If time, groups will have a chance to compare answers on Friday after the Master Vocabulary Test).
Campfire Quizzes will be collected on TUESDAY, including from students absent today.
FRIDAY, MARCH 4: Macbeth Master Vocabulary Test.
TUESDAY, MARCH 8: Campfire questions on 3.1, Questions on lines 35, 42, 63, and 140.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9: Research topic due. THIS IS A CHANGE.
MONDAY, MARCH 14: Preliminary Works Cited due.
MONDAY, MARCH 21: Notes check
MONDAY, MARCH 28: Notes due.
MONDAY, APRIL 4: Intro paragraph with thesis due.
FRIDAY, APRIL 15: Rough draft due.
Read 3.1 (472--477).
Discussed meaning of the scene.
Discussed questions in the text on lines 35 (including the question of why he asks), 42, 63, and 140.
Began composing individual answers; will complete as homework. (If time, groups will have a chance to compare answers on Friday after the Master Vocabulary Test).
Campfire Quizzes will be collected on TUESDAY, including from students absent today.
DUE DATES
FRIDAY, MARCH 4: Macbeth Master Vocabulary Test.
TUESDAY, MARCH 8: Campfire questions on 3.1, Questions on lines 35, 42, 63, and 140.
TERM PAPER DUE DATES
TUESDAY/THURSDAY, MARCH 1 & 3: Databases and Source Reliability training in Library.WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9: Research topic due. THIS IS A CHANGE.
MONDAY, MARCH 14: Preliminary Works Cited due.
MONDAY, MARCH 21: Notes check
MONDAY, MARCH 28: Notes due.
MONDAY, APRIL 4: Intro paragraph with thesis due.
FRIDAY, APRIL 15: Rough draft due.
Tuesday, March 1, 2016
Tuesday, March 1
Source reliability training in the LRC. (Bring completed score sheets and rubrics to class on Thursday!)
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 26: Macbeth Acts 3--5 Vocabulary Quiz.
FRIDAY, MARCH 4: Macbeth Master Vocabulary Test.
TUESDAY, MARCH 8: Research topic due.
MONDAY, MARCH 14: Preliminary Works Cited due.
MONDAY, MARCH 21: Notes check
MONDAY, MARCH 28: Notes due.
MONDAY, APRIL 4: Intro paragraph with thesis due.
FRIDAY, APRIL 15: Rough draft due.
DUE DATES
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 26: Macbeth Acts 3--5 Vocabulary Quiz.
FRIDAY, MARCH 4: Macbeth Master Vocabulary Test.
TERM PAPER DUE DATES
TUESDAY/THURSDAY, MARCH 1 & 3: Databases and Source Reliability training in Library.TUESDAY, MARCH 8: Research topic due.
MONDAY, MARCH 14: Preliminary Works Cited due.
MONDAY, MARCH 21: Notes check
MONDAY, MARCH 28: Notes due.
MONDAY, APRIL 4: Intro paragraph with thesis due.
FRIDAY, APRIL 15: Rough draft due.
Monday, February 29, 2016
Monday, February 29
Silent reading.
COLLECTED weekly reading logs.
Introduced Macbeth master vocabulary (quiz Friday).
Introduced term paper assignment and timeline; discussed tomorrow's work in library.
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 26: Macbeth Acts 3--5 Vocabulary Quiz.
FRIDAY, MARCH 4: Macbeth Master Vocabulary Test.
TUESDAY, MARCH 8: Research topic due.
MONDAY, MARCH 14: Preliminary Works Cited due.
MONDAY, MARCH 21: Notes check
MONDAY, MARCH 28: Notes due.
MONDAY, APRIL 4: Intro paragraph with thesis due.
COLLECTED weekly reading logs.
Introduced Macbeth master vocabulary (quiz Friday).
Introduced term paper assignment and timeline; discussed tomorrow's work in library.
DUE DATES
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 26: Macbeth Acts 3--5 Vocabulary Quiz.
FRIDAY, MARCH 4: Macbeth Master Vocabulary Test.
TERM PAPER DUE DATES
TUESDAY/THURSDAY, MARCH 1 & 3: Databases and Source Reliability training in Library.TUESDAY, MARCH 8: Research topic due.
MONDAY, MARCH 14: Preliminary Works Cited due.
MONDAY, MARCH 21: Notes check
MONDAY, MARCH 28: Notes due.
MONDAY, APRIL 4: Intro paragraph with thesis due.
FRIDAY, APRIL 15: Rough draft due.
Friday, February 26, 2016
Friday, February 26
Macbeth vocabulary quiz for Acts 3--5.
Reading quiz on 2.4.
Watched film version of 2.2--2.4.
Distributed Master Vocabulary list; Quizlet study session.
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 26: Macbeth Acts 3--5 Vocabulary Quiz.
FRIDAY, MARCH 4: Macbeth Master Vocabulary Test.
TUESDAY, MARCH 8: Research topic due.
MONDAY, MARCH 14: Preliminary Works Cited due.
MONDAY, MARCH 21: Notes check
MONDAY, MARCH 28: Notes due.
MONDAY, APRIL 4: Intro paragraph with thesis due.
FRIDAY, APRIL 15: Rough draft due.
Reading quiz on 2.4.
Watched film version of 2.2--2.4.
Distributed Master Vocabulary list; Quizlet study session.
DUE DATES
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 26: Macbeth Acts 3--5 Vocabulary Quiz.
FRIDAY, MARCH 4: Macbeth Master Vocabulary Test.
TERM PAPER DUE DATES
TUESDAY/THURSDAY, MARCH 1 & 3: Databases and Source Reliability training in Library.TUESDAY, MARCH 8: Research topic due.
MONDAY, MARCH 14: Preliminary Works Cited due.
MONDAY, MARCH 21: Notes check
MONDAY, MARCH 28: Notes due.
MONDAY, APRIL 4: Intro paragraph with thesis due.
FRIDAY, APRIL 15: Rough draft due.
Thursday, February 25, 2016
Thursday, February 25
Choice silent reading or Quizlet vocabulary work.
Finished reading 2.3.
Discussed the symbolic role and other functions of the Porter in Macbeth.
Groups updated their motif records.
Began homework: read 2.4 and be prepared for a reading quiz.
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 26: Macbeth Acts 3--5 Vocabulary Quiz.
FRIDAY, MARCH 4: Macbeth Master Vocabulary Test.
TUESDAY, MARCH 8: Research topic due.
MONDAY, MARCH 14: Preliminary Works Cited due.
MONDAY, MARCH 21: Notes check
MONDAY, MARCH 28: Notes due.
MONDAY, APRIL 4: Intro paragraph with thesis due.
FRIDAY, APRIL 15: Rough draft due.
Finished reading 2.3.
Discussed the symbolic role and other functions of the Porter in Macbeth.
Groups updated their motif records.
Began homework: read 2.4 and be prepared for a reading quiz.
DUE DATES
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 26: Macbeth Acts 3--5 Vocabulary Quiz.
FRIDAY, MARCH 4: Macbeth Master Vocabulary Test.
TERM PAPER DUE DATES
TUESDAY/THURSDAY, MARCH 1 & 3: Databases and Source Reliability training in Library.TUESDAY, MARCH 8: Research topic due.
MONDAY, MARCH 14: Preliminary Works Cited due.
MONDAY, MARCH 21: Notes check
MONDAY, MARCH 28: Notes due.
MONDAY, APRIL 4: Intro paragraph with thesis due.
FRIDAY, APRIL 15: Rough draft due.
Wednesday, February 24, 2016
Wednesday, February 24
Choice silent reading or Quizlet vocabulary work.
Finished reading 2.2.
Began reading 2.3. (Read through line 18, page 463.)
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 26: Macbeth Acts 3--5 Vocabulary Quiz.
MONDAYS: Reading logs are due.
Finished reading 2.2.
Began reading 2.3. (Read through line 18, page 463.)
DUE DATES
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 26: Macbeth Acts 3--5 Vocabulary Quiz.
MONDAYS: Reading logs are due.
Tuesday, February 23, 2016
Tuesday, February 23
Silent reading.
COLLECTED weekly reading logs.
Assigned homework: read "Macbeth's Porter" on page 470 of the textbook.
Last Shoebox Shakespeare performance of 3.1.
Introduced Macbeth Acts 3--5 Vocabulary on Quizlet.
Began reading 2.2. (Read 459--461).
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 26: Macbeth Acts 3--5 Vocabulary Quiz.
MONDAYS: Reading logs are due.
COLLECTED weekly reading logs.
Assigned homework: read "Macbeth's Porter" on page 470 of the textbook.
Last Shoebox Shakespeare performance of 3.1.
Introduced Macbeth Acts 3--5 Vocabulary on Quizlet.
Began reading 2.2. (Read 459--461).
DUE DATES
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 26: Macbeth Acts 3--5 Vocabulary Quiz.
MONDAYS: Reading logs are due.
Monday, February 22, 2016
Monday, February 22
Groups wrapped up preparation for their Shoebox Shakespeare presentations of Macbeth 3.1.
Began presentations of 3.1.
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 22: 1.3 Shoebox Shakespeare performances. (There will be a brief rehearsal period before the presentations; silent reading and collecting reading logs will take place on TUESDAY this week.)
MONDAYS: Reading logs are due.
Began presentations of 3.1.
DUE DATES
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 22: 1.3 Shoebox Shakespeare performances. (There will be a brief rehearsal period before the presentations; silent reading and collecting reading logs will take place on TUESDAY this week.)
MONDAYS: Reading logs are due.
Friday, February 12, 2016
Friday, February 12
Motif teams met to update their DEJs on their assigned motif.
Groups continued work on their Shoebox Shakespeare presentations of Macbeth 3.1.
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 22: 1.3 Shoebox Shakespeare performances. (There will be a brief rehearsal period before the presentations; silent reading and collecting reading logs will take place on TUESDAY this week.)
MONDAYS: Reading logs are due.
Groups continued work on their Shoebox Shakespeare presentations of Macbeth 3.1.
DUE DATES
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 22: 1.3 Shoebox Shakespeare performances. (There will be a brief rehearsal period before the presentations; silent reading and collecting reading logs will take place on TUESDAY this week.)
MONDAYS: Reading logs are due.
Thursday, February 11, 2016
Thursday, February 11
Question and Answer session on 2.1.
Reading comprehension quiz on Macbeth, 2.1.
Silent reading/make-up quizzes.
Watched 1.7 and 2.1 on film.
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 22: 1.3 Shoebox Shakespeare performances. (Tentatively).
MONDAYS: Reading logs are due.
Reading comprehension quiz on Macbeth, 2.1.
Silent reading/make-up quizzes.
Watched 1.7 and 2.1 on film.
DUE DATES
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 22: 1.3 Shoebox Shakespeare performances. (Tentatively).
MONDAYS: Reading logs are due.
Wednesday, February 10, 2016
Wednesday, February 10
Silent reading, motif work, or review of Macbeth 1.7, in preparation for the quiz.
Reading comprehension quiz on Macbeth, 1.7.
HOMEWORK: Read Macbeth, 2.1. (Be prepared for a reading quiz!)
Groups continued work on Shoebox Shakespeare projects (due Friday).
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 12: 1.3 Shoebox Shakespeare performances. (This is a change due to snow days.)
MONDAYS: Reading logs are due.
Reading comprehension quiz on Macbeth, 1.7.
HOMEWORK: Read Macbeth, 2.1. (Be prepared for a reading quiz!)
Groups continued work on Shoebox Shakespeare projects (due Friday).
DUE DATES
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 12: 1.3 Shoebox Shakespeare performances. (This is a change due to snow days.)
MONDAYS: Reading logs are due.
Tuesday, February 9, 2016
Tuesday, February 9
Act 2 Macbeth vocabulary quiz.
Silent reading.
COLLECTED weekly reading logs.
Groups carefully read and discussed Macbeth 1.7, in preparation for a comprehension quiz tomorrow.
Groups and individuals continued recording motifs and examples of equivocation.
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 12: 1.3 Shoebox Shakespeare performances. (This is a change due to snow days.)
MONDAYS: Reading logs are due.
Silent reading.
COLLECTED weekly reading logs.
Groups carefully read and discussed Macbeth 1.7, in preparation for a comprehension quiz tomorrow.
Groups and individuals continued recording motifs and examples of equivocation.
DUE DATES
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 12: 1.3 Shoebox Shakespeare performances. (This is a change due to snow days.)
MONDAYS: Reading logs are due.
Thursday, February 4, 2016
Thursday, February 4
Choice: reading or vocabulary work.
Watched Macbeth 1.5 and 1.6
Introduced both the individual focus of Double Entry Journals and the group competition for motifs.
Groups began searching for their chosen motifs, and recording on a DEJ form.
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 5: Act 2 Macbeth vocabulary quiz.
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 10: 1.3 Shoebox Shakespeare performances.
MONDAYS: Reading logs are due.
Watched Macbeth 1.5 and 1.6
Introduced both the individual focus of Double Entry Journals and the group competition for motifs.
Groups began searching for their chosen motifs, and recording on a DEJ form.
DUE DATES
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 5: Act 2 Macbeth vocabulary quiz.
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 10: 1.3 Shoebox Shakespeare performances.
MONDAYS: Reading logs are due.
Wednesday, February 3, 2016
Wednesday, February 3
Groups continued work on their Shoebox Shakespeare performances of Macbeth 1.3.
Read Macbeth 1.5 and 1.6 (449--453).
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 5: Act 2 Macbeth vocabulary quiz.
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 10: 1.3 Shoebox Shakespeare performances.
MONDAYS: Reading logs are due.
Read Macbeth 1.5 and 1.6 (449--453).
DUE DATES
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 5: Act 2 Macbeth vocabulary quiz.
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 10: 1.3 Shoebox Shakespeare performances.
MONDAYS: Reading logs are due.
Tuesday, February 2, 2016
Tuesday, February 2
Introduced Act 2 Macbeth vocabulary.
Read Macbeth 1.4 (448--449).
Watched scene on film.
Groups began constructing their sets and puppets for Shoebox Shakespeare performances of Macbeth 1.3.
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 5: Act 2 Macbeth vocabulary quiz.
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 10: 1.3 Shoebox Shakespeare performances.
MONDAYS: Reading logs are due.
Read Macbeth 1.4 (448--449).
Watched scene on film.
Groups began constructing their sets and puppets for Shoebox Shakespeare performances of Macbeth 1.3.
DUE DATES
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 5: Act 2 Macbeth vocabulary quiz.
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 10: 1.3 Shoebox Shakespeare performances.
MONDAYS: Reading logs are due.
Monday, February 1, 2016
Monday, February 1
Silent Reading.
COLLECTED weekly reading logs.
Distributed lightly abridged performance scripts for 1.3, Shoebox Shakespeare.
Groups read through the scripts, examined models from past performances, and began planning their own.
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 5: Act 2 Macbeth vocabulary quiz.
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 10: 1.3 Shoebox Shakespeare performances.
MONDAYS: Reading logs are due.
COLLECTED weekly reading logs.
Distributed lightly abridged performance scripts for 1.3, Shoebox Shakespeare.
Groups read through the scripts, examined models from past performances, and began planning their own.
DUE DATES
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 5: Act 2 Macbeth vocabulary quiz.
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 10: 1.3 Shoebox Shakespeare performances.
MONDAYS: Reading logs are due.
Friday, January 29
This class taught by Mr. Mason in Ms. Bishop's absence.
Vocabulary quiz for Act 1 of Macbeth.
Watched Shakespeare Uncovered: Macbeth.
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 10 : 1.3 Shoebox Shakespeare performances.
MONDAYS: Reading logs are due.
Vocabulary quiz for Act 1 of Macbeth.
Watched Shakespeare Uncovered: Macbeth.
DUE DATES
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 10 : 1.3 Shoebox Shakespeare performances.
MONDAYS: Reading logs are due.
Thursday, January 28, 2016
Thursday, January 28
BE SURE TO BRING YOUR TEXTBOOK TO CLASS!
Choice of reading or Quizlet vocabulary for Act 1 of Macbeth. (Reminder: quiz Friday.)
Read 1.3 in Macbeth (443--448 in our textbook).
Watched film version.
Distributed Shoebox Shakespeare rubrics and briefly discussed the assignment.
FRIDAY, January 29: Macbeth Act 1 Vocabulary quiz.
MONDAYS: Reading logs are due.
Choice of reading or Quizlet vocabulary for Act 1 of Macbeth. (Reminder: quiz Friday.)
Read 1.3 in Macbeth (443--448 in our textbook).
Watched film version.
Distributed Shoebox Shakespeare rubrics and briefly discussed the assignment.
DUE DATES
FRIDAY, January 29: Macbeth Act 1 Vocabulary quiz.
MONDAYS: Reading logs are due.
Wednesday, January 27, 2016
Wednesday, January 27
BE SURE TO BRING YOUR TEXTBOOK TO CLASS!
Choice of reading or Quizlet vocabulary for Act 1 of Macbeth. (Reminder: quiz Friday.)
Groups finished working together to find 1 DEJ note on Macbeth as a tragic hero, 1 example of equivocation and four of the motifs identified in our notes.
COLLECTED DEJs.
FRIDAY, January 29: Macbeth Act 1 Vocabulary quiz.
MONDAYS: Reading logs are due.
Choice of reading or Quizlet vocabulary for Act 1 of Macbeth. (Reminder: quiz Friday.)
Groups finished working together to find 1 DEJ note on Macbeth as a tragic hero, 1 example of equivocation and four of the motifs identified in our notes.
COLLECTED DEJs.
DUE DATES
FRIDAY, January 29: Macbeth Act 1 Vocabulary quiz.
MONDAYS: Reading logs are due.
Tuesday, January 26, 2016
Tuesday, January 26
BE SURE TO BRING YOUR TEXTBOOK TO CLASS!
Choice of reading or Quizlet vocabulary for Act 1 of Macbeth. (Reminder: quiz Friday.)
Finished reading Macbeth 1.2 (440--442 in our textbook).
Watched film versions of 1.1 and 1.2.
Groups met, began working together to find DEJs on Macbeth as a tragic hero, and examples of equivocation or the motifs identified in our notes.
FRIDAY, January 29: Macbeth Act 1 Vocabulary quiz.
MONDAYS: Reading logs are due.
Choice of reading or Quizlet vocabulary for Act 1 of Macbeth. (Reminder: quiz Friday.)
Finished reading Macbeth 1.2 (440--442 in our textbook).
Watched film versions of 1.1 and 1.2.
Groups met, began working together to find DEJs on Macbeth as a tragic hero, and examples of equivocation or the motifs identified in our notes.
DUE DATES
FRIDAY, January 29: Macbeth Act 1 Vocabulary quiz.
MONDAYS: Reading logs are due.
Monday, January 25, 2016
Monday, January 25
Introduced Macbeth Act 1 vocabulary.
Silent reading--no logs due until next week.
MONDAY, January 25: No reading log due. BE SURE TO BRING YOUR TEXTBOOK TO CLASS!
MONDAYS: Reading logs are due.
Silent reading--no logs due until next week.
DUE DATES
MONDAY, January 25: No reading log due. BE SURE TO BRING YOUR TEXTBOOK TO CLASS!
MONDAYS: Reading logs are due.
Friday, January 22, 2016
Friday, January 22
Midterm exam.
FRIDAY, January 22: Midterm exam (Beowulf through Chaucer).
MONDAY, January 25: No reading log due. BE SURE TO BRING YOUR TEXTBOOK TO CLASS!
MONDAYS: Reading logs are due.
DUE DATES
FRIDAY, January 22: Midterm exam (Beowulf through Chaucer).
MONDAY, January 25: No reading log due. BE SURE TO BRING YOUR TEXTBOOK TO CLASS!
MONDAYS: Reading logs are due.
Thursday, January 21
No class; block 3 and 4 exams today.
FRIDAY, January 22: Midterm exam (Beowulf through Chaucer).
MONDAY, January 25: No reading log due. BE SURE TO BRING YOUR TEXTBOOK TO CLASS!
MONDAYS: Reading logs are due.
DUE DATES
FRIDAY, January 22: Midterm exam (Beowulf through Chaucer).
MONDAY, January 25: No reading log due. BE SURE TO BRING YOUR TEXTBOOK TO CLASS!
MONDAYS: Reading logs are due.
Wednesday, January 20, 2016
Wednesday, January 20
Wrapped up the 32-second Macbeth challenge: A NEW RECORD! 16.49 seconds!
Read 1.1 and began 1.2 in Macbeth (p 440 in our textbook).
FRIDAY, January 22: Midterm exam (Beowulf through Chaucer).
MONDAY, January 25: No reading log due. BE SURE TO BRING YOUR TEXTBOOK TO CLASS!
MONDAYS: Reading logs are due.
Read 1.1 and began 1.2 in Macbeth (p 440 in our textbook).
DUE DATES
FRIDAY, January 22: Midterm exam (Beowulf through Chaucer).
MONDAY, January 25: No reading log due. BE SURE TO BRING YOUR TEXTBOOK TO CLASS!
MONDAYS: Reading logs are due.
Tuesday, January 20
Silent reading.
COLLECTED weekly reading logs.
Teams began work on 32-second Macbeth challenge.
FRIDAY, January 22: Midterm exam (Beowulf through Chaucer).
MONDAY, January 25: No reading log due.
MONDAYS: Reading logs are due.
COLLECTED weekly reading logs.
Teams began work on 32-second Macbeth challenge.
DUE DATES
FRIDAY, January 22: Midterm exam (Beowulf through Chaucer).
MONDAY, January 25: No reading log due.
MONDAYS: Reading logs are due.
Friday, January 15, 2016
Friday, January 15
Reviewed materials to study and format for the midterm exam.
Choice of silent reading or midterm vocabulary review.
Students took notes introducing Macbeth.
Began demo for 32-second Macbeth challenge.
FRIDAY, January 22: Midterm exam (Beowulf through Chaucer).
MONDAY, January 25: No reading log due.
MONDAYS: Reading logs are due.
Choice of silent reading or midterm vocabulary review.
Students took notes introducing Macbeth.
Began demo for 32-second Macbeth challenge.
DUE DATES
FRIDAY, January 22: Midterm exam (Beowulf through Chaucer).
MONDAY, January 25: No reading log due.
MONDAYS: Reading logs are due.
Thursday, January 14, 2016
Thursday, January 14
Silent reading/last group's final presentation prep.
Last group presentation.
Finished watching the animated Canterbury Tales.
FRIDAY, January 22: Midterm exam (Beowulf through Chaucer).
MONDAY, January 25: No reading log due.
MONDAYS: Reading logs are due.
Last group presentation.
Finished watching the animated Canterbury Tales.
DUE DATES
FRIDAY, January 22: Midterm exam (Beowulf through Chaucer).
MONDAY, January 25: No reading log due.
MONDAYS: Reading logs are due.
Wednesday, January 13, 2016
Wednesday, January 13
Took, scored, and COLLECTED Macbeth vocabulary pretest.
FRIDAY, January 22: Midterm exam (Beowulf through Chaucer).
MONDAYS: Reading logs are due.
DUE DATES
FRIDAY, January 22: Midterm exam (Beowulf through Chaucer).
MONDAYS: Reading logs are due.
Tuesday, January 12, 2016
Tuesday, January 12
Silent reading/last group's final presentation prep.
Last group presentation.
Continued watching the animated Canterbury Tales.
WEDNESDAY, January 13: Macbeth vocabulary pretest. (This is a pretest--it will not affect your grade.)
FRIDAY, January 22: Midterm exam (Beowulf through Chaucer).
MONDAYS: Reading logs are due.
Last group presentation.
Continued watching the animated Canterbury Tales.
DUE DATES
WEDNESDAY, January 13: Macbeth vocabulary pretest. (This is a pretest--it will not affect your grade.)
FRIDAY, January 22: Midterm exam (Beowulf through Chaucer).
MONDAYS: Reading logs are due.
Monday, January 11, 2016
Monday, January 11
Silent reading.
COLLECTED weekly reading logs.
Last minute project prep.
Began group presentations.
Began watching "The Pardoner's Tale" in the animated Canterbury Tales.
MONDAY, January 11: Canterbury Tales performance projects due.
FRIDAY, January 22: Midterm exam (Beowulf through Chaucer).
MONDAYS: Reading logs are due.
COLLECTED weekly reading logs.
Last minute project prep.
Began group presentations.
Began watching "The Pardoner's Tale" in the animated Canterbury Tales.
DUE DATES
MONDAY, January 11: Canterbury Tales performance projects due.
FRIDAY, January 22: Midterm exam (Beowulf through Chaucer).
MONDAYS: Reading logs are due.
Friday, January 8, 2016
Friday, January 8
Silent reading/test wrap-up.
Project prep.
Watched "The Merchant's Tale" in animated Canterbury Tales.
MONDAY, January 11: Canterbury Tales performance projects due.
FRIDAY, January 22: Midterm exam (Beowulf through Chaucer).
MONDAYS: Reading logs are due.
Project prep.
Watched "The Merchant's Tale" in animated Canterbury Tales.
DUE DATES
MONDAY, January 11: Canterbury Tales performance projects due.
FRIDAY, January 22: Midterm exam (Beowulf through Chaucer).
MONDAYS: Reading logs are due.
Thursday, January 7, 2016
Thursday, January 7
Medieval literature unit test.
THURSDAY, January 7: Medieval literature (Robin Hood through Chaucer) unit test.
MONDAY, January 11: Canterbury Tales performance projects due.
FRIDAY, January 22: Midterm exam (Beowulf through Chaucer).
MONDAYS: Reading logs are due.
DUE DATES
THURSDAY, January 7: Medieval literature (Robin Hood through Chaucer) unit test.
MONDAY, January 11: Canterbury Tales performance projects due.
FRIDAY, January 22: Midterm exam (Beowulf through Chaucer).
MONDAYS: Reading logs are due.
Wednesday, January 6, 2016
Wednesday, January 6
Warm up: Short Quizlet study session or independent reading.
Reminder: test Thursday!
Groups completed Canterbury Tales study sets on Quizlet and shared them with me and with one another.
Groups continued preparation for performance projects; due date has been moved to MONDAY.
THURSDAY, January 7: Medieval Literature (Robin Hood through Chaucer) Unit Test.
MONDAY, January 11: Canterbury Tales performance projects due.
FRIDAY, January 22: Midterm Exam (Beowulf through Chaucer).
MONDAYS: Reading logs are due.
Reminder: test Thursday!
Groups completed Canterbury Tales study sets on Quizlet and shared them with me and with one another.
Groups continued preparation for performance projects; due date has been moved to MONDAY.
DUE DATES
THURSDAY, January 7: Medieval Literature (Robin Hood through Chaucer) Unit Test.
MONDAY, January 11: Canterbury Tales performance projects due.
FRIDAY, January 22: Midterm Exam (Beowulf through Chaucer).
MONDAYS: Reading logs are due.
Tuesday, January 5, 2016
Tuesday, January 5
Distributed unit test review sheet and vocabulary review sheet.
Reminder: test Thursday!
Groups met to create Canterbury Tales study sets on Quizlet and to continue preparing for Friday's performance projects.
THURSDAY, January 7: Medieval Literature (Robin Hood through Chaucer) Unit Test.
FRIDAY, January 8: Canterbury Tales performance projects due.
MONDAYS: Reading logs are due.
Reminder: test Thursday!
Groups met to create Canterbury Tales study sets on Quizlet and to continue preparing for Friday's performance projects.
DUE DATES
THURSDAY, January 7: Medieval Literature (Robin Hood through Chaucer) Unit Test.
FRIDAY, January 8: Canterbury Tales performance projects due.
MONDAYS: Reading logs are due.
Monday, January 4, 2016
Monday, January 4
Silent Reading.
COLLECTED weekly reading logs.
(NOTE: You were right, and I was wrong, my students! These logs were optional, and will be applied for either back or future credit.)
Watched animated version of Canterbury Tales: Prolog, Priest's Tale, and Knight's Tale.
THURSDAY, January 7: Medieval Literature (Robin Hood through Chaucer) Unit Test.
FRIDAY, January 8: Canterbury Tales performance projects due.
MONDAYS: Reading logs are due.
COLLECTED weekly reading logs.
(NOTE: You were right, and I was wrong, my students! These logs were optional, and will be applied for either back or future credit.)
Watched animated version of Canterbury Tales: Prolog, Priest's Tale, and Knight's Tale.
DUE DATES
THURSDAY, January 7: Medieval Literature (Robin Hood through Chaucer) Unit Test.
FRIDAY, January 8: Canterbury Tales performance projects due.
MONDAYS: Reading logs are due.
Wednesday, December 23
Short blocks today due to Reindeer Games and holiday concert.
Finished Star Trek episode "The Changeling."
MONDAY, January 4: Bank/amnesty logs accepted: 1 past log can be submitted w/o penalty on the Monday after break; up to 2 future logs can be banked.
FRIDAY, January 8: Canterbury Tales performance projects due.
MONDAYS: Reading logs are due.
Finished Star Trek episode "The Changeling."
DUE DATES
MONDAY, January 4: Bank/amnesty logs accepted: 1 past log can be submitted w/o penalty on the Monday after break; up to 2 future logs can be banked.
FRIDAY, January 8: Canterbury Tales performance projects due.
MONDAYS: Reading logs are due.
Tuesday, December 22
This lesson taught by a sub in Ms. Bishop's absence.
Watched Star Trek episode "The Changeling"
MONDAY, January 4: Bank/amnesty logs accepted: 1 past log can be submitted w/o penalty on the Monday after break; up to 2 future logs can be banked.
FRIDAY, January 8: Canterbury Tales performance projects due.
MONDAYS: Reading logs are due.
Watched Star Trek episode "The Changeling"
DUE DATES
MONDAY, January 4: Bank/amnesty logs accepted: 1 past log can be submitted w/o penalty on the Monday after break; up to 2 future logs can be banked.
FRIDAY, January 8: Canterbury Tales performance projects due.
MONDAYS: Reading logs are due.
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