Language Arts 131 – Week of January 18 through January 21, 2011

Tuesday        SNOW DAY      changes to be made to schedule .....

Due:  Catcher in the Rye Study Guide and take home quiz (for some)

In-Class:  Question of the Day; Ds. the conclusion of Catcher  in the Rye, submit study guides; form groups for “Catcher 2011” – scene selection;  Read two essays (handout) on Holden’s ‘condition’ based on reading literature from the psychological literary theory perspective

HW:   Groups will prepare ideas for the remake of a scene – follow instructions on handout

Wednesday

Due:  Catcher 2011 ideas;

In-Class:  Question of the Day; Develop Catcher presentation – due on Thursday.

HW:  Finish presentation materials – be prepared to present on Thursday

Thursday

Due:  PRESENTATIONS – IN ORDER

In-Class:  Presentations

HW:  Read the two essays on Holden’s state of mind and rationale/argument in support of the essayist’s position.  Write a brief summary (one paragraph, typed) for each essay, explaining the author’s purpose.   Use language such as:  “When he says ------------, he means ----------------.”  Do not simply say, “I think he means….” 

Friday

Due:  Paragraphs on essays

In-Class:  Question of the Day; Ds. essay responses; CREATIVE ESSAY ASSIGNMENT (HANDOUT)

HW:  Essay draft due Monday (NO EXCEPTIONS!)  The draft is worth 50 points! 

Ahead:   Short Stories (handouts), midterms, more short stories (and a fable☺) , research project begins, HSPAs, ……

Week of January 3 to January 7, 2011  SEE CHANGE TO WED. **** TAKE HOME QUIZ - AVAILABLE IN DOWNLOADS - DUE ON THURS.

MONDAY

Due:  Preparation for Independent Novel Project; Review Chapters 13 & 14 of The Catcher in the Rye

In-Class:  Question of the Day; Vocabuary #11;  Ds. Chapters 13 and 14 and review study questions; Why is Holden having a rough time?

HW:  Vocabulary; Read Chapters 15 & 16, respond to study questions

TUESDAY

Due:  Vocab, reading, study questions

In-Class:  Question of the Day; Review vocab; Ds. Chps. 15 & 16

HW:  Read Chapters 17 & 18 and respond to study questions – QUIZ ON WEDNESDAY

WEDNESDAY

Due:  Reading and study questions

In-Class:  Question of the Day; QUIZ – CATCHER IN THE RYE;  Ds. Chpts 17 & 18  .... REVISION - DISCUSSED 'SAT' READING PASSAGE; CHAPTERS 13-16 COVERED IN A TAKE HOME QUIZ ... AVAILABLE IN 'DOWNLOADS' BELOW - DUE ON THURSDAY.

HW:  Read Chpts 19 & 20 – and respond to study questions.  Consider changes in Holden since leaving Pencey Prep.; prepare for review of vocabulary

THURSDAY

Due:  Reading and Study questions, vocabulary

In-Class:  Question  of the Day; Vocab review; Ds. Chapters 19 & 20

HW:  Study for vocab quiz; Read Chapter 21 & 22 …review study questions for discussion in class

FRIDAY

Due:  Vocab, reading

In-Class:  Vocab quiz; Ds. Chapters 21 & 22

HW:  Complete Independent Novel Project and read Chapters 23-25

Week of December 20 through December 23

Monday

Due:  One-Page Analysis of author, lit. movement/period, & theme(s) for Independent Novel Project #1

In-Class:  Question of the Day; questions on analysis paper; Catcher in the Rye – chapters 7 & 8; close reading/active reading activity; respond to study questions; begin Chapter 9 – Holden in NYC

HW:  Read Chapters 9 & 10 and complete study questions

Tuesday

Due:  Reading/Study guide questions

In-Class:  Question of the Day; Ds. Chapters 9 & 10  and study questions – Activity – Holden’s views on women/Holden’s views on family? 

HW:  Read chapters 11 & 12 and complete study questions

Wednesday

Due: Reading and study questions

In-Class:  Question of the Day; Ds. Chapters 11 & 12 and study questions – Holden’s efforts at being mature?

HW:  Read chapters 13 & 14 and complete study questions

Thursday

Due:  Reading and study questions

In-Class:  Question of the Day; Ds. Chapters 13 and 14 and review study questions; Why is Holden having a rough time?

HW:  Continue reading over the break….optional.  Upon return from vacation we will complete the novel, write an essay, complete a characterization portrait,  …. and complete the Independent Novel Project.

    Happy Holidays and Happy New Year

Week of December 13 through December 17

Monday

Due:  Independent Novel assessment & reading

In-Class:  Question of the Day; Vocab. #11; Intro to Catcher in the Rye – study guide

HW:  Read Chapters 1 & 2 – expect a reading quiz! Complete study guide questions for Tuesday

Tuesday

Due:  Reading and completion of Study Guide questions

In-Class:  Question of the Day; Review vocab; Catcher in the Rye quiz; discuss Chpts 1 & 2 and rev. Study Guide

HW:  Read Chapters 3 & 4, complete study guide questions

Wednesday

Due:  Reading and question responses

In-Class:  Question of the Day; Ds. Chapters 3 & 4 – Recognize characterization of Holden using inference and connections to your experiences. Recognize stream of consciousness narrative.  Why does Salinger apply this technique.

HW:  Read Chapters 5 & 6 – complete study guide questions; EXPECT A QUIZ ON CHAPTERS 1-6

Thursday

Due:  Reading and study guide question responses; review for quiz

In-Class:  Quiz on chapters 1-6; ds. study guide questions and immerging themes, recognize symbolism, predict based on active reading strategies… Questions, visualize, predict, connect, analyze

HW:  Read Chapters 7 & 8, study vocab  (we’ll work on Study guide questions in class on Friday)

Friday

Due:  Reading and prep for vocab quiz

In-Class:  Question of the Day; vocab quiz, ds. Chapters 7  & 8 study guide questions and predictions

HW:  INDEPENDENT NOVEL SELECTION ONE-PAGE PAPER – Brief analysis of author (how the author’s story in your novel is a reflection of his or her experiences and the time period), literary movement / literary period (what was society like during the time your novel was written and how/why were authors influenced by those times/events), and themes (what major ideas does the author write about and for what purpose… ex:  in Huckleberry Finn, Mark Twain (aka Samuel Clemens) reveals the prejudices and discrimination against blacks still deeply ingrained in the American South in the late nineteenth century; his story is filled with satire and irony in an attempt to enlighten the American people.  … from there I would recommend providing an example or two from your novel. 

  NO READING OF CATCHER IN THE RYE… UNLESS YOU CAN’T PUT IT DOWN!!! 

Language Arts 131 – Week of September 20 through September 24, 2010

Monday

Due:  Full rough draft with outline for peer editing.

In-Class:  Question of the Day; Peer Editing Workshop; handout Vocab #2 – due on Thursday; Distribute The Crucible (bookcards)

HW:  Continue to edit essay drafts – GO TO THE LIBRARY ON TUESDAY

Tuesday

Due:  Full drafts for continued editing in Library

In-Class:  Review Works Cited, Internal citations, format issues, contextual questions; continue editing

HW: EDIT ESSAY; work on Vocab #2

Wednesday

Due:  Essay drafts

In-Class:  Question of the Day; Essay final review of writing guidelines/requirements.

HW:  Vocab #2 due on Thurs.; FINAL DRAFT OF ESSAY AND ALL EARLIER DRAFT MATERIAL DUE!

Thursday

Due:  FINAL ESSAY DRAFT AND ALL EARLIERS DRAFT MATERIAL; Vocab #2

In-Class:  Question of the Day; Submit essays; Review Vocab

HW:  STUDY VOCAB.   Bring The Crucible

Friday

Due:  STUDY and bring The Crucible

In-Class:  VOCAB QUIZ#2; Review quiz; Commence The Crucible – intro to study guide

HW:  Read The Overture and take notes – Key notetaking strategies: use outline or bullet format.  Focus on elements of society, characterization as it relates to stereotypes (+ / - ), the Puritan lifestyle including attitudes and behaviors and how they differ from today’s world…or how they are the same!  READ ACTIVELY.  DUE ON MONDAY.

NEWS FLASH.... The Crucible complete Study Guide is available in 'Downloads' at the bottom of this page.  You can print this out as a Word Document, you can complete your answers online, or you can simply read it if you leave your hard copy in school....

     Language Arts 131 -  Week of September 13 through September 17 

Monday

Due:  First paragraph of Summer Reading Essay:  Write the first paragraph of your Summer Reading essay.  Paragraph should be 5-7 sentences, double spaced, MLA format.  Must include the titles and authors of both novels.  GOAL:  An expository essay using Compare/Contrast elements.  Discuss how both novels reveal/explain/expose something interesting/disturbing/humorous/sad/predictable... about human nature.  Reflect on how and why and be prepared to include examples from the text in the full essay.  You will also include a Works Cited page in the final submission.  MONDAY IS PEER EDITING!

In-Class:  Question of the Day; Vocab #1 handout; Peer Editing of 1^st Paragraph.  Additional handouts on writing and grammar (save!!!).  Sample paper.

HW:  Complete vocab for Thursday review/quiz on Friday; Continue drafting essay – subsequent paragraphs will address issues brought out in introductory paragraph.  Focus on organized paragraph structure and sentence structure/quality.  Edit and re-edit!!!  GO TO LIBRARY ON TUESDAY

Tuesday

Due:  Continue writing essay draft

In-Class:  Question of the Day; Writing day in Library; ds. writing concerns; review strategies.  ANYONE WHO HAS NOT DEVELOPED A THESIS MUST SEE ME BEFORE FRIDAY.

HW:  Continue writing essay and Works Cited

Wednesday

Due:  Writing and Works Cited

In-Class:  Question of the Day; Ds. incorporating examples, using literary language, developing conclusions and  compiling Works Cited. 

HW:  Complete Vocab for review on Thursday; continue drafting essay.

Thursday

Due:  Vocab

In-Class:  Question of the Day; Review Vocab #1 ; ds. papers. 

HW:  Full essay draft due on Friday for Peer Editing.  Full draft = 20 points.  Anything less will receive deduction. 

Friday:  Study Vocab – MAKE FLASH CARDS FOR EXTRA CREDIT …. IT DOES MAKE A DIFFERENCE! and Continue to write rough draft

In-Class:   VOCAB QUIZ # 1 – PLUS SEVERAL SAT QUESTIONS; Ds. papers and format

HW:   Full essay draft due on Monday for Peer Editing.  Full draft = 20 points.  Anything less will receive deduction.  Final draft is due on WEDNESDAY – PRINTED PRIOR TO ARRIVING IN CLASS.  If you do not have the printed final draft in class there will be a 5 point deduction and further deductions if the paper is not submitted that day.