Monday, February 29, 2016

February 29, 2016: Today in Class

A1 and A3 10th Lit/Comp
  • Today in class: Achieve 3000 “Constant Communication” (Article, Activity, and Thought Question [2-3 paragraphs]) and “Helping Japan Smile” (Article and Activity only)—only work time stamped before 9:40 (A1) and 1:20 (A3) will be accepted
    • Exception: Absent students
  • If you finish early, get caught up on Julius Caesar work (all Act II assignments should be done)
  • Homework: Get caught up on Julius Caesar work (all Act II assignments should be done)

A2 American Lit

  • Benchmark 3 reminders (Benchmark 3 Wednesday: BRING YOUR FULLY CHARGED LAPTOP)
  • Langston Hughes collection
    • Independently, in groups, or with partners: Read p. 896-901; Read p. 902-5 and do p. 905 #1-3; Read p. 906-7 and do p. 907 #1-4; Read p. 909 “Word Analysis…” and “Vocabulary…” and do “Word Analysis…” #1-3 and “Vocabulary…” #1-3
    • All Langston Hughes work on one page, turn in
    • Even if you work with classmates, everyone needs to turn in their own answers on their own paper

Friday, February 26, 2016

February 26, 2016: Today in Class

A1 and A3 10th Lit/Comp
  • Conferences with each student regarding English course recommendation for next year
  • Meanwhile, in your groups:
    • Discuss Act I, using the graphic organizer and Act I Reading Skill Worksheet as a guide
    • Begin reading Act II
  • Homework: 1) Finish reading Act II; 2) Fill in graphic organizer; 3) Complete Act II Reading Skill worksheet
    • Note: Completed packet will be a summative grade once we finish this text (mid to late March). Don’t procrastinate!
A2 American Lit
  • Conferences with each student regarding English course recommendation for next year
  • Meanwhile, independently:
    • Benchmark 3 March 2
    • Review Benchmark 3 Blueprint on mrscobbspot.blogspot.com
    • Do USA Test Prep “Benchmark 3 Review” (assignments will be averaged for a grade, so do your best) 
  • Homework: Finish USA Test Prep "Benchmark 3 Review" if you did not finish in class today

Thursday, February 25, 2016

February 25, 2016: Today in Class

B1 10th Lit/Comp
  • Conferences with each student regarding English course recommendation for next year
  • Meanwhile, in groups:
    • Discuss p. 532-543
    • Begin reading Act I
  • Homework: 1) Finish reading Act I; 2) Fill in graphic organizer; 3) Complete Act I Reading Skill worksheet
    • Note: Completed packet will be a summative grade once we finish this text (mid to late March). Don’t procrastinate!
B3 American Lit
  • Conferences with each student regarding English course recommendation for next year
  • Meanwhile, independently:
    • Benchmark 3 March 3
    • Review Benchmark 3 Blueprint on mrscobbspot.blogspot.com
    • Do USA Test Prep “Benchmark 3 Review” (assignments will be averaged for a grade, so do your best) 
  • Homework: Finish USA Test Prep "Benchmark 3 Review" if you did not finish in class today 

B4 Creative Writing
  • Work session for assignment due at end of class today: 400-word parody