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English I Honors
Kristin Bishop
ROBERT E. LEE HIGH SCHOOL
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Grade Recovery is now available online: (if the contract was signed and turned in by November 13th)

https://odyssey.duvalschools.org


The user name is:  s and then the student number ( he should know his student number)
password:  Capital initial of first name:  T
                 Day of birth: (if it is December 20, then put in 20)
                 lower case initial of last name:  d
                 last 4 digits of Social Security Number:

I can check the progress at any time and let you know how your student is doing.

Students who qualify for grade recovery may print out the attached contract under DOWNLOADS. Once the student and his/her parent have signed it and returned the signed portion to me, I'll assign the student to the Odyssey program and he/she can get started.  ALL GRADE RECOVERY CONTRACTS MUST BE SUBMITTED BY FRIDAY, NOV. 13TH.  NO CONTRACTS WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER THAT DATE, AND STUDENTS WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO PARTICIPATE IN THE QUARTER 1 GRADE RECOVERY PROCESS. 

Help Hours: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2:30-4:30pm in room 208

Remember to get your login and password to access your grades through On Course Systems. It is available in room 107; however, a parent or guardian must come personally to pick it up.

GRADES: In order to better identify students' areas of strengths and difficulties, I am going to a system of percentages:

Tests/Quizzes: 35%              Writing/Projects:  40%

Homework and Classwork:  25%

 
SECOND QUARTER
October 27th(A) and 28th(B)
1.  Write down Vocabulary Words for the HW:  include parts of speech and definitions.
2.  Notes:  MLA Style Format
3.  Prompt for Essay on Board
4.  Read and write down direct quotes for essay on The Chocolate War
Homework:  Create a comic strip about Halloween. Must be at least 5 slides. Students must incorporate 10 vocabulary words into the comic strip.

October 29th and 30th
1.  Read The Chocolate War
2.  Find more quotes that support the writing prompt and analysis of your character
3.  Turn in HW
4.  Notes:  How to Embed Quotes into the text with page numbes in MLA style format
5.  Write a Paragraph Analysis:  How does Goober really feel about the school's treatment of Jerry?  Use at least 2 quotes to support your response.
HW:  Start working on writing the analytical essay-Prompt found under DOWNLOADS
 
November 2nd and 3rd-
1.  Read 40-50 more pages of The Chocolate War.
2.  Find a total of 15 direct quotes based on prompt.
HW:  Write draft and planning sheet for Essay (only A day) ++(B-day needs to begin thinking about writing the essay and complete the reading of the novel.)
 
November 4th-A day only 1st, 3rd, and 4th (otherwise known as 7th period)
Go to Computer lab-begin typing MLA style Analytical essay
HW: Analytical Essay is due on Tuesday
 
November 5th: B day only
1. Read 1 more Chapter of The Chocolate War in class.
2. Quiz: Answer Questions using MLA direct quotes with page numbers
3.  Read Article:  Teens and Sleep (finish for HW)
4.  TDL #3:  Reading Quiz (Underline and Number for Extra Credit)
HW:  Read Teens and Sleep and answer questions; underline and number the answers in the text.
--Analytical Essay Draft due in November 16th
--Final due: November 18th
 
November 6th: (A) day
1.  TDL #3 Reading Quiz:  1 hour
2.  "Teens and Sleep" article: annotation of the text and review short and extended responses.
HW:  Essay due November 10th with draft, notes, rubric, planning sheet, etc.
 
November 9th:  (B) day
1.  Review Rubric for the Analytical Essay
2.  Notes on Types of Sentences
3.  Chart Analyzing Sentences in The Chocolate War
4.  Read 50 more pages of the book
5.  Examine and research quotes for the Analytical Essay
HW:  Draft due November 16th and Final due November 18th
 
November 10th: (A) day
+++Hand in Analytical Essay and its Components
1.  Vocab List #5 (under list #8)
2.  Review TDL #3 results
3.  Notes on Types of Sentences
4.  Take out Springboard pgs. 64-84
5.  SB: 64 in class
6.  Read the article on pgs. 65-68; create 2 questions for each page
7.  Socratic Seminar: on the article
HW:  Use 7 vocab words in an article about a person's mysterious death; 1/2 page
 
November 12th:  (B) day
1.  Review Rubric
2.  How to Embed Quotes into Paragraphs
3.  Read the rest of The Chocolate War
4.  Locate the rest of the quotes you will need for your essay
HW: Draft due on November 16th-may be written
 
November 13th: (A) day
Turn in: Vocab Article
1.  SB: 69-70 Analyzing an Ad
2. Advertising Techniques:  pg. 71
3.  Create an Ad using a slogan, logo, and 2 techniques
HW: 77-78
 
November 16th: (B) day
Work in the Computer lab on typing the Analytical Essay
Use MLA format
HW:  Bring in Final, typed paper on The Chocolate War, with draft, planning sheet, and quotes
 
November 17th & 18th: A and B
PMA #3 (Reading Quiz)
HW: pg. 77-78

November 19th: A day only
1.  Springboard pgs. 72-76
2.  Notes: Rhetorical Appeals (Logos, Ethos, and Pathos)
HW: 84 (Reflection)

November 20th: B day
1.  Finish Progress Monitoring Assessment #3 (Reading Quiz)
2.  Review Answers to PMA #3
3.  Begin Advertising Unit
4.  Springboard pg. 64 (3rd period: 65-68)
HW:  Finish Revision of Essay
 
FIRST QUARTER
August 24th(A) & August 25th (B):  
1.  Begin Literary Dictionary:  Words listed in Downloads
     A.  Write the word on the left side of the page
     B.  Count 5 lines, and then write down the next words
2.  Review Syllabus, Contract, etc.
3.  Go over Summer Assignment and Reading
4.  Read Chapter 1 of The Chocolate War
5.  Complete Anticipation Guide to activate thinking.
6.  Exit Slip (only 3rd Period)

HW:  Signatures for Contract, Syllabus, Book/Film Authorization, Student Survey, Supplies
 
August 26th & 27th
1.  Turn in:   Signatures for Contract, Syllabus, Authorization. 
                    Student Survey
2. Bring in Binder:  Put it all together...
3.  Springboard pg. 5 "Previewing the Text"
4.  Words of the Week in Vocabulary Section aggrandize, abate, and augment
5.  Timed Writing Prompt #1  
 
HW:  Complete Timeline Springboard pg. 6 & Read pg. 9
         Quiz on pg. 9 Vignette

August 28th & 31st
1.  Hand in HW: Springboard pg. 6 "Timeline"
2.  Quiz on the Reading from Springboard pg. 9
3.  Pass back all work; Keep and Assignment Tracker for all grades
4.  Write down Vocabulary List #1; review Words of the Week
5.  Set up Literary Dictionary for all Words in Class Notes Section of the Binder
HW:  Work on Summer Reading Assignment DUE Sept. 8th-9th
          Finish Literary Dictionary

September 1st & 2nd
1.  Review Vocabulary Words #1 and Words of the Week
2.  Put Notes into Binder:  Tone, Syntax, Diction, Informal and Formal Diction, Voice, and Imagery 
3.  Springboard: pg. 7-8 
4.  Read Chapters 1-2 of THE CHOCOLATE WAR (only A Day)
5.  Complete Anticipation Guide Comparing self to character
HW:  Springboard-Read pg. 9-11; complete pg. 12
         Work on Summer Reading Assignment
          Study for Vocabulary Quiz #1
 
September 3rd & 4th
1. Vocabulary Quiz #1
2. Thesis-Cornell Notes
3.  Thesis Poster and Presentation
4.  Create Portfolio Folder
5.  Get Essays Back
6.  Score Essay
7.  Analyze Scoring Guidelines
HW-Summer Reading Assignment and Test

September 8th & 9th
1.  Summer Reading Test
2.  Begin revising and rewriting essay
3.  Write down Vocabulary List #2
HW:  Finish Revising and Rewriting Essay
 
September 10th & 11th
1.  TDL #1:  Reading Test (Students must underline and number the location of the answer)
2.  Review Summer Reading Test
3.  Read Chapter 3 of the Chocolate War
4.  Mini- Quiz on Chapter 3
5.  Write down all Vocab #2 terms
6.  Highlight Thesis and Personal Writing Goal in the final copy of the essay; turn in draft, rubric, and final copy
HW-None

September 14th and 15th
1.  TDL #1:  Retake in Pairs
2.  SB: 13-14 (in Binder)
3.  Direct and Indirect Quotes Definitions in Notes
4.  Read Chapter 4 (only 1st and 3rd Periods)
5.  Complete 5 Dialectical Journal Entries
HW: Study Vocabulary List #2
        Create a symbol or picture for each vocab word
        SB: 15 
 
September 16th and 17th
1.  PMA #1-Reading Quiz
2.  Vocabulary Quiz #2
3.  Notes on Anecdote/Vignette/Introduction: 
     A.  Grabber
     B.  Connector
     C.  Thesis
4.  Write an Introduction for the previous essay #1 (50pts)
HW:  Read SB pgs. 27-31; Complete pg. 26 (due in 2 classes)

September 18th and 21st
1.  Review Essay Anchor Sets
2.  Review how to write the introduction
3.  Plan for Essay #2
4. Complete Timed Writing #2
HW:  Read SB pgs. 27-31; Complete pg. 26

September 22nd
1.  Review Literary Terms 
2. 7 Dialectical Journal Entries
3.  SB: 34, 40, 41
HW:  Study for Literary Terms Quiz from Notes
 
September 23rd
1.  Review Literary Terms
2.  SB: 34
HW:  Study for Literary Terms Quiz from Notes

September 24th and 25th
1.  Literary Terms Quiz
2.  Vocabulary #3:  Write down words
3.  Literary Dictionary Words: Simile, Hyperbole, Prose, and Points of View
3.  Creating Reading Goals Sheet
4.  Essay #2 Scoring
5.  Review Essays based on Writing Goals
HW:  Revise and Rewrite Essay #2 with Writing Goals in Mind
         Create a visual for each vocabulary word
         SB: 18 (Read pgs. 19-25)  & Write 1 paragraph Analysis

September 28th and 29th
1.  Writing Workshop for Essays: Highlight Goals in 3 different colors (Turn in)
2.  Review all Vocabulary List #3 Words and Literary Terms again
3.  SB: 58-59 Begin working on Interview Project
4.  TDL #2-Reading Quiz (Underline and Number for Extra Credit)
HW:  Study for Vocabulary List #3 words and Literary Terms 

September 30th and October 1st
1.  Quiz:  Vocab List #3 and Literary Terms
2.  Analyze Interview with Lil Wayne and Katie Couric
3.  SB: 48-54 (Turn in pgs. 48-51)
4.  View Shark Week Reenactment Videos
HW: Work on Interview Project

October 2nd and 5th
1. Silent Sustained Reading:  30min for Chocolate War
(Goal:  3 Chapters)
2.  Reflection on the Reading Quiz
3.  Vocab List #4
4.  Interview Narrative
HW:  1. Interview Project(SB: 58-62)
         2.  Image or Picture for each Vocab Word

October 6th and 7th
1.  Read Chapters of The Chocolate War based on class
2.  Write down 3 direct quotes for each chapter in MLA format
3.  Devise a higher level critical thinking question based on the direct quote
4.  Participate in Socratic Seminar
HW:  Interview Project Due

October 8th and 9th:
1.  Turn in Interview Projects: Revise if necessary
2.  Read 2-3 more Chapters of The Chocolate War for Silent Sustained Reading
3.  Analyze 3 quotes and 3 questions for each chapter
4.  Quiz
HW:  Vocab #4 Symbols

October 12th and 13th:  
1.  Pre-Write for Essay #3 (Should students be required to perform 3 hours of Community Service per week)
2.  Timed Writing #3
HW:  None

October 14th:  PSAT 

October 15th and 16th:
1.  Venn Diagram on 2 Character Music Video-Compare and Contrast Characters
2.  Class Notes:  Antagonist, Protagonist, Flat Character, Round Character, Characters, Characterization, Dynamic Character, and Static Character
3.  Choose 3 Characters from the Novel:  Locate 3 Direct Quotes that characterize each character. Then, determine the personality characteristic supported by the quote.
HW: None

October 19th and 20th:  
1.  60min Reading Quiz
2.  Writing Portfolios: Revise Essays for Goals
HW:  Revise Essay using rubric

October 21st and 22nd:
1.  Highlight all Goals for Essay #3:  Revisions due today
2.  Review Reading Quiz
3.  Analyze all Literary Terms using Direct Quotes from The Chocolate War

October 23rd:
1.  Analyze Chapters in The Chocolate War for syntax, diction, informal diction, formal diction, tone, "Coming of Age" etc.
2.  View Short Mystery:   Alfred Hitchcock's "Lambs to the Slaughter"-Analyze Protagonist, Antagonist, and 4 Types of Conflict.

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