Homework: Read "Field Trip"
Complete A-Z Hot Spot Paragraph
Today:
Check Blake articles
Finish video
Read "Good Form"
A-Z chart about TTTC
Pick one and write about it
Hot Spot It and write a complete paragraph. Include:
Topic sentence
At least two examples, with quotes of support
Transitions
Conclusion
VOCAB AND TEXT QUIZ ON FRIDAY
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
September 29
Homework: Read "In the Field"
Read, print out, and mark "Rescue Operation Aims to Save a Wounded Warrior"
Today
Read "Notes"; complete keyword notes
Read "Marine whose Photo Lit Up Imaginations Keeps His Cool."
Read first article "Two Live Blurred by a Photo."
View first half of video.
Read, print out, and mark "Rescue Operation Aims to Save a Wounded Warrior"
Today
Read "Notes"; complete keyword notes
Read "Marine whose Photo Lit Up Imaginations Keeps His Cool."
Read first article "Two Live Blurred by a Photo."
View first half of video.
Friday, September 25, 2009
September 25
Homework:
Read through "The Man I Killed."
Bring in one artifact and your write up that explains how it represents one of the ten reasons we need stories (outside reading project).
Today
Mary Anne and "American Girl"
Mary Anne's Transformation: Make a timeline of ten events that track Mary Anne's change from the "all-American girl" to a warrior.
Read through "The Man I Killed."
Bring in one artifact and your write up that explains how it represents one of the ten reasons we need stories (outside reading project).
Today
Mary Anne and "American Girl"
Mary Anne's Transformation: Make a timeline of ten events that track Mary Anne's change from the "all-American girl" to a warrior.
Thursday, September 24, 2009
Thursday, September 24
Home work: Read "The Dentist" and the Sweethear of the Song Tra Bong." LOVE THIS STORY!
In class:
Flow map
A tue war story is.....A true war story is not.....T chart. Get notes from a classmate.
Video: American Dreamers: Letters Home from Vietnam
Wednesday in class"
Flow Map
Complete character chart
In class:
Flow map
A tue war story is.....A true war story is not.....T chart. Get notes from a classmate.
Video: American Dreamers: Letters Home from Vietnam
Wednesday in class"
Flow Map
Complete character chart
Monday, September 21, 2009
Monday, September 21
Homework: Read "The Things They Carried."
In class
1. Journal about a time when you had a tough choice to make. 1/2 page
2. Complete O'Brien's river of choice.
3. Discuss and add allusion and symbolism to the literary terms page in your notebook.
4. Listen to Fortunate Son by CCS and make three connections between the song and O'Brien's story "On the Rainy River."
In class
1. Journal about a time when you had a tough choice to make. 1/2 page
2. Complete O'Brien's river of choice.
3. Discuss and add allusion and symbolism to the literary terms page in your notebook.
4. Listen to Fortunate Son by CCS and make three connections between the song and O'Brien's story "On the Rainy River."
Friday, September 18, 2009
Friday, September 18
Homework: Read "On the Rainy River" in The Things They Carried.
Find three passages:
1. Find and mark one passage that reveals conflict. In your book (if you own it) or on a sticky (if you do not own it), explain what kind of conflict it is.
2. Find and mark one passage that reveals the tone of the narrator. What is the attitude of the narrator toward the main conflict he is facing? See a list of words you can use in describing tone.
3. Mark in the book one allusion, or one reference to another piece of literature or media. Try to explain why O'Brien may have included this reference. You may have to do some research.
4. Connect this story to another piece we have read. Mark the text where you specifically make this connection. Explain the connection in your book or on a stickie.
Find three passages:
1. Find and mark one passage that reveals conflict. In your book (if you own it) or on a sticky (if you do not own it), explain what kind of conflict it is.
2. Find and mark one passage that reveals the tone of the narrator. What is the attitude of the narrator toward the main conflict he is facing? See a list of words you can use in describing tone.
3. Mark in the book one allusion, or one reference to another piece of literature or media. Try to explain why O'Brien may have included this reference. You may have to do some research.
4. Connect this story to another piece we have read. Mark the text where you specifically make this connection. Explain the connection in your book or on a stickie.
Thursday, September 17, 2009
September 17
HW: Prep for essay!
Essay Instructions
On Friday, September 18th you will craft a three paragraph essay in which you analyze one of the readings we did this week. In this essay you will:
1. Craft a statement of theme that reflects the larger message the author is sending about one’s identity in America and/or coming of age in this country. This statement also needs to include the author and title.
2. Write three body paragraphs that support your statement of theme.
3. Due to time constraints you WILL NOT need to write an introduction or a conclusion paragraph. However, you should still include transitions to connect ideas within and between paragraphs.
You will be able to use your printed, marked texts during the exam.
Format to use:
Statement of theme:
Body Paragraph #1
Body Paragraph #2
Body Paragraph #3
Mrs. B’s example statement of theme: Even when surrounded by family, often the only person you can depend on for a better life is yourself, and this is seen in Barry Milliken’s story “Run”; in America, this idea of the self-made man is not only possible but often revered. His work shows that truly living this idea out is painful and requires independence, the making of difficult decisions, and sacrifice.
All stories are on Edline
Today:
1. Outside reading assignment
2. Present reasons
3. Discuss American identity and ideals
4. Prep for essay
Essay Instructions
On Friday, September 18th you will craft a three paragraph essay in which you analyze one of the readings we did this week. In this essay you will:
1. Craft a statement of theme that reflects the larger message the author is sending about one’s identity in America and/or coming of age in this country. This statement also needs to include the author and title.
2. Write three body paragraphs that support your statement of theme.
3. Due to time constraints you WILL NOT need to write an introduction or a conclusion paragraph. However, you should still include transitions to connect ideas within and between paragraphs.
You will be able to use your printed, marked texts during the exam.
Format to use:
Statement of theme:
Body Paragraph #1
Body Paragraph #2
Body Paragraph #3
Mrs. B’s example statement of theme: Even when surrounded by family, often the only person you can depend on for a better life is yourself, and this is seen in Barry Milliken’s story “Run”; in America, this idea of the self-made man is not only possible but often revered. His work shows that truly living this idea out is painful and requires independence, the making of difficult decisions, and sacrifice.
All stories are on Edline
Today:
1. Outside reading assignment
2. Present reasons
3. Discuss American identity and ideals
4. Prep for essay
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