Objective: The students will read a very symbolic story by Edgar Allen Poe and analyze all of the symbols.Get Folder and Lit Book
1. CAT6 #29
2. Read "The Masque of Red Death"
3. Complete Assignment
4. LOTF Chapters 7-8 Dialectics due next class.
Projects
All of Mr. Warren's AP Literature classes will use this site as a daily log of activities and subjects taught.
Thursday, April 23, 2009
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
Monday, April 20, 2009
Friday, April 17, 2009
Thursday, April 16, 2009
Objective: The students will work in small groups in order to complete a Dialectic Journal for LOTF Chapter 2.
1. Get folder
2. Get into small groups or pairs.
3. Discuss what happened in the chapter orally first.
4. Prepare a dialectice journal (everyone in the group will have their own) for Chapter 2. Must have at least 10 things on it.
5. Compare your groups to Mr. Warren's.
6. Discuss Theme Project.
7. Read Chapter 3 (tomorrow a quiz on Chps 2-3)
1. Get folder
2. Get into small groups or pairs.
3. Discuss what happened in the chapter orally first.
4. Prepare a dialectice journal (everyone in the group will have their own) for Chapter 2. Must have at least 10 things on it.
5. Compare your groups to Mr. Warren's.
6. Discuss Theme Project.
7. Read Chapter 3 (tomorrow a quiz on Chps 2-3)
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
Monday, April 13, 2009
Friday, April 03, 2009
Wednesday, April 01, 2009
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Monday, March 30, 2009
Objective: The students will begin the Symbolism Unit by starting to read a very symbolic story in their interactive reader.
1. Get Interactive Reader.
2. Put Book Report and Book on desk and be ready to come up.
3. Begin Interactive Reader "Through the Tunnel" and do all activities.
4. Oral Questions and Active Reading Check
1. Get Interactive Reader.
2. Put Book Report and Book on desk and be ready to come up.
3. Begin Interactive Reader "Through the Tunnel" and do all activities.
4. Oral Questions and Active Reading Check
Friday, March 27, 2009
Thursday, March 26, 2009
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
Monday, March 23, 2009
Friday, March 20, 2009
Thursday, March 19, 2009
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
Monday, March 16, 2009
Objective: Today is a screwy day with most classes 39 minutes and one over 68 minues, so we will get what we can done.
1. Get folder and lit book.
2. Presentations: We will do 5 a day for the next 4 days.
Roman Forum
Role of Women
Roman Senate
Marcus Cicero
Colluseaum (how do you spell that?)
3. Act IV 1-3 notes and reading
1. Get folder and lit book.
2. Presentations: We will do 5 a day for the next 4 days.
Roman Forum
Role of Women
Roman Senate
Marcus Cicero
Colluseaum (how do you spell that?)
3. Act IV 1-3 notes and reading
Friday, March 13, 2009
Objective: Students will watch Act III of Julius Caesar and pass back all corrected work and put it neatly in folder for a folder check.
1. Pass back all papers as quickly as possible.
2. Video
3. Turn in completed Act III Review/Trans
4. Folder Check and Grade Printout
Homework: Prepare your Caesar Clothes! And of course... Read!
1. Pass back all papers as quickly as possible.
2. Video
3. Turn in completed Act III Review/Trans
4. Folder Check and Grade Printout
Homework: Prepare your Caesar Clothes! And of course... Read!
Thursday, March 12, 2009
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
Objective: The students will read Act III-2 of the play and present seven topics.
1. Get folder and lit book.
2. Presentations: Astrology, Year of Confusion, Slavery in Rome, Cato, View of Suicide, Tragedy/Tragic Hero and Roman Clothing.
3. Act III-2 Notes and Reading
Homework: 15 Days until book report.
1. Get folder and lit book.
2. Presentations: Astrology, Year of Confusion, Slavery in Rome, Cato, View of Suicide, Tragedy/Tragic Hero and Roman Clothing.
3. Act III-2 Notes and Reading
Homework: 15 Days until book report.
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
Monday, March 09, 2009
Friday, March 06, 2009
Thursday, March 05, 2009
Wednesday, March 04, 2009
Tuesday, March 03, 2009
Monday, March 02, 2009
Friday, February 27, 2009
Thursday, February 26, 2009
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Monday, February 23, 2009
Thursday, February 19, 2009
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
Objective: The studen ts will edit their research papers for the last time and turn in a PERFECT PAPER tomorrow for final grading by Mr. Warren.
1. CAT6 #7
2. Peer Editing using Peer Edit Sheet. Be sre to put your name on the paper for editing points.
3. Return paper to writer for final clean up and printing.
4. Julius Caesar Note Sheet.
Homework: Research paper due tomorrow. NO LATE PAPERS!
1. CAT6 #7
2. Peer Editing using Peer Edit Sheet. Be sre to put your name on the paper for editing points.
3. Return paper to writer for final clean up and printing.
4. Julius Caesar Note Sheet.
Homework: Research paper due tomorrow. NO LATE PAPERS!
Thursday, February 12, 2009
Objective: The students will complete all writing of research paper and edit part III. They will also complete a Works Cited Page using Easybib.com.
1. Good Morning!
2. Score (50 Points) Part III of Research Paper
3. Look at two samples on LCD.
4. Peer Edit
5. Discuss Closing Paragraph: Apply what you have proven in your paper to the "Bigger Picture" like the future, the whole world, etc... This part can be present tense.
6. Easybib.
Entire Paper: Parts 1 through Works Cited due Tuesday. Happy Valentines too!
1. Good Morning!
2. Score (50 Points) Part III of Research Paper
3. Look at two samples on LCD.
4. Peer Edit
5. Discuss Closing Paragraph: Apply what you have proven in your paper to the "Bigger Picture" like the future, the whole world, etc... This part can be present tense.
6. Easybib.
Entire Paper: Parts 1 through Works Cited due Tuesday. Happy Valentines too!
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Objective: Students will share and peer edit the second part of their research paper. They will then proceed to writing part 3, 2008 info about their person.
1. Score (50 points) Part 2
2. Share some from Weblockers
3. Peer edit
4. Write Part 3 (Due on Thursday)
Tomorrow will be the last day in class to work on the writing of your paper. Bring all materials.
1. Score (50 points) Part 2
2. Share some from Weblockers
3. Peer edit
4. Write Part 3 (Due on Thursday)
Tomorrow will be the last day in class to work on the writing of your paper. Bring all materials.
Monday, February 09, 2009
Objective: The students will practice integrating quotes into the flow of their writing and properly cite them by completing a paragraph or two of writing based on research.
1. CAT6 #5
2. Person of the Year Quotation and Citation Practice
3. Complete Part II of your research paper by Tuesday. Save to Weblockers.
1. CAT6 #5
2. Person of the Year Quotation and Citation Practice
3. Complete Part II of your research paper by Tuesday. Save to Weblockers.
Objective: The students will practice integrating quotes into the flow of their writing and properly cite them by completing a paragraph or two of writing based on research.
1. CAT6 #5
2. Person of the Year Quotation and Citation Practice
3. Complete Part II of your research paper by Tuesday. Save to Weblockers.
1. CAT6 #5
2. Person of the Year Quotation and Citation Practice
3. Complete Part II of your research paper by Tuesday. Save to Weblockers.
Thursday, February 05, 2009
Objective: Students will share and peer edit their anecdotal intros, then begin the background information on their person.
1. CAT6 #___
2. Share Anecdotal Intros on LCD/Computer from Weblockers (50 points)
3. Peer Edit
4. Introduce Part II and proper use of quotes
5. Example of Part II and notes.
6. HW: Have all source research in class tomorrow in order to WRITE Part II on computers.
1. CAT6 #___
2. Share Anecdotal Intros on LCD/Computer from Weblockers (50 points)
3. Peer Edit
4. Introduce Part II and proper use of quotes
5. Example of Part II and notes.
6. HW: Have all source research in class tomorrow in order to WRITE Part II on computers.
Monday, February 02, 2009
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
Monday, January 26, 2009
Objective: Students will cover the chapter on Informational Texts this week in preparation for the CAHSEE.
1. Get folder and lit book.
2. Clean folder: Everything out.
3. CAT6 #1
4. Lit Chapter 11: Informational Texts: Page 908-912
5. Get your new outside book. It would be smart to read it while we are covering Julius Caesar.
1. Get folder and lit book.
2. Clean folder: Everything out.
3. CAT6 #1
4. Lit Chapter 11: Informational Texts: Page 908-912
5. Get your new outside book. It would be smart to read it while we are covering Julius Caesar.
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
Objective: Students will take test and be proficient on all parts of chapter 5.
1. Discuss and turn in "Notes from a Bottle"
2. Take test
Tomorrow: Semester 1 Final Review
Friday: Book Report, Active Reading and Oral Questions. It is the last day of the semester, DO NOT TURN IN LATE. THEY WILL NOT BE GRADED!
1. Discuss and turn in "Notes from a Bottle"
2. Take test
Tomorrow: Semester 1 Final Review
Friday: Book Report, Active Reading and Oral Questions. It is the last day of the semester, DO NOT TURN IN LATE. THEY WILL NOT BE GRADED!
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
Objective: Students will read the last ambiguous story of the chapter as a review for the test tomorrow.
1. Get folder, IR and Lit book.
2. Five minutes to complete "The Listeners"
3. Read "Notes in a Bottle" page 375 of lit book.
4. Complete Reading Check page. 379 Questions 1-8
Chapter 5 Test tomorrow, Final Review Thursday, Book Report Friday. Busy week!
1. Get folder, IR and Lit book.
2. Five minutes to complete "The Listeners"
3. Read "Notes in a Bottle" page 375 of lit book.
4. Complete Reading Check page. 379 Questions 1-8
Chapter 5 Test tomorrow, Final Review Thursday, Book Report Friday. Busy week!
Monday, January 12, 2009
Thursday, January 08, 2009
Wednesday, January 07, 2009
Tuesday, January 06, 2009
Monday, January 05, 2009
Monday, December 15, 2008
Friday, December 12, 2008
Wednesday, December 10, 2008
Tuesday, December 09, 2008
Monday, December 08, 2008
Objective: Students will work together to complete a Good Earth Chapters 1-25 Review.
Turn in and discuss Original Satires (NO I WILL NOT ACCEPT THEM TOMORROW!)
1. We have a weird schedule today. Short classes except for one period.
2. Get and complete Good Earth Handout.
3. Reading: Chapters 29-30.
Tomorrow: CHSEE Practice Test
Turn in and discuss Original Satires (NO I WILL NOT ACCEPT THEM TOMORROW!)
1. We have a weird schedule today. Short classes except for one period.
2. Get and complete Good Earth Handout.
3. Reading: Chapters 29-30.
Tomorrow: CHSEE Practice Test
Friday, December 05, 2008
Thursday, December 04, 2008
Wednesday, December 03, 2008
Tuesday, December 02, 2008
Monday, December 01, 2008
Friday, November 21, 2008
Thursday, November 20, 2008
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
Objective: The students will identify figurative language, pass a Good Earth quiz and read a GREAT short story and identify its theme.
Good Morning! Get your folder and lit book.
1. CAT6 #32
2. Good Earth Quiz 3-5
3. Read/Liston "The Bass, the River and Sheila Mant"
4. Pass back work. Organize folder, go over grdaes for parent conference.
Homework: Reading Good Earth accoding to schedule.
Good Morning! Get your folder and lit book.
1. CAT6 #32
2. Good Earth Quiz 3-5
3. Read/Liston "The Bass, the River and Sheila Mant"
4. Pass back work. Organize folder, go over grdaes for parent conference.
Homework: Reading Good Earth accoding to schedule.
Monday, November 17, 2008
Objective: Students will read and discuss the theme of a short story.
1. CAT6 #31
2. Go over and discuss "Catch the Moon" and score
3. Go over and discuss study guide for The Good Earth chapter 1
4. Discuss Chapters 2-3 of The Good Earth
5. Read "The Bass, the River and Sheila Mant"
Homework: Read Chapters 4-5 of the Good Earth
1. CAT6 #31
2. Go over and discuss "Catch the Moon" and score
3. Go over and discuss study guide for The Good Earth chapter 1
4. Discuss Chapters 2-3 of The Good Earth
5. Read "The Bass, the River and Sheila Mant"
Homework: Read Chapters 4-5 of the Good Earth
Friday, November 14, 2008
Thursday, November 13, 2008
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
The students will know how to identify idioms, metaphors and similes in a short story as well as identify the story's theme.
Get folder and your own IR.
1. CAT6 #29
2. Correct and turn in vocabulary for "The Bass, the River"
3. Notes
4. Begin "Catch the Moon" IR
5. Complete "Themes in Lit" assinment
6. Bring ID tomorrow to check out new novel.
Get folder and your own IR.
1. CAT6 #29
2. Correct and turn in vocabulary for "The Bass, the River"
3. Notes
4. Begin "Catch the Moon" IR
5. Complete "Themes in Lit" assinment
6. Bring ID tomorrow to check out new novel.
Friday, November 07, 2008
Objective: The students will discuss and take notes on Theme and how to determine it in literature. They will then come up with themes for everything we have read this year.
1. CAT6 #28
2. Notes
3. Vocab complettion
4. Themes in Lit assignment.
Homework: HAVE A GREAT 4 DAY WEEKEND! RELAX. Read a bit too. Next week we begin The Good Earth.
1. CAT6 #28
2. Notes
3. Vocab complettion
4. Themes in Lit assignment.
Homework: HAVE A GREAT 4 DAY WEEKEND! RELAX. Read a bit too. Next week we begin The Good Earth.
Thursday, November 06, 2008
Objective: Students will score proficient or above on the Chapter 3 Test by showing knowledge of Point of View, Voice and Tone.Good Morning!
1. Complete Point of View Review and go over with teacher.
2. Chapter 3 Test. Use pencil only.
3. "The Bass, the River and Sheila Mant" vocabulary
Homework: Outside Book, Extra Credit Projects, Football Game.
1. Complete Point of View Review and go over with teacher.
2. Chapter 3 Test. Use pencil only.
3. "The Bass, the River and Sheila Mant" vocabulary
Homework: Outside Book, Extra Credit Projects, Football Game.
Wednesday, November 05, 2008
Objective: Students will complete analysis of "Typhoid Fever" by completing and discussing questions on handout. They will also review Point of View for tomorrow's Chapter 3 Test.
Good Morning! Get your folder and Lit Book.
1. CAT6 #27
2. Complete yesterday's handout from "Typhoid Fever"
3. Review Point of View and Notes with me for test tomorrow.
Homework: Review Notes for test
Good Morning! Get your folder and Lit Book.
1. CAT6 #27
2. Complete yesterday's handout from "Typhoid Fever"
3. Review Point of View and Notes with me for test tomorrow.
Homework: Review Notes for test
Tuesday, November 04, 2008
Objective: Students will read a short story and discuss and write about the author's use of voice, vernacular style and point of view by completing an assignment.
GET LIT BOOKS FROM BACK.
1. CAT6 #26
2. Notes: The last bit of Chapter 3
3. Discuss "The Secret Lion" and possible extra credit for projects on back.
4. Read "Typhoid Fever." and complete handout.
Homework: Outside Book
GET LIT BOOKS FROM BACK.
1. CAT6 #26
2. Notes: The last bit of Chapter 3
3. Discuss "The Secret Lion" and possible extra credit for projects on back.
4. Read "Typhoid Fever." and complete handout.
Homework: Outside Book
Monday, November 03, 2008
Friday, October 31, 2008
Thursday, October 30, 2008
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
Monday, October 27, 2008
Objective: The students will watch The Count of Monte Cristo and know how Dantes meets all qualities of an Archetype Hero for an essay.
1. Grade Sheets
2. Go over notes on Monte Cristo
3. Watch Video
Names to know for essay:
Good Characters: Dantes, Mercedes, Albert
Bad Characters: Danglars, Fernand, Villefort
1. Grade Sheets
2. Go over notes on Monte Cristo
3. Watch Video
Names to know for essay:
Good Characters: Dantes, Mercedes, Albert
Bad Characters: Danglars, Fernand, Villefort
Friday, October 24, 2008
Objective: Students will learn information about The Count of MOnte Cristo and archetype hero for an essay that we will write next week.
1. Next week we will watch The Count od Monte Cristo. Mon-Wed
2. Notes on Monte Cristo and Archetype Hero
3. Grammar Worksheet: Verbs. Complete both sides.
Homework: Relax! If the Ducks game is on TV, watch it!
1. Next week we will watch The Count od Monte Cristo. Mon-Wed
2. Notes on Monte Cristo and Archetype Hero
3. Grammar Worksheet: Verbs. Complete both sides.
Homework: Relax! If the Ducks game is on TV, watch it!
Thursday, October 23, 2008
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
Friday, October 17, 2008
Objective: Students will BE GREAT FOR SUB and complete vocabulary exercise for upcoming lit story.
1. Sit QUIETLY and RESPECTFULLY for roll.
2. Complete "Secret Lion" vocabulary. You will need a red dictionary from the back.
3. Put dictionaries away NEATLY when you are done.
I will see you all Monday with your books and your reports. Remember NO EXCUSE for a late report. It's worth 400 points. Be good Amanda, Crystal, Holly, Conner, Mark..... the list is too long!
1. Sit QUIETLY and RESPECTFULLY for roll.
2. Complete "Secret Lion" vocabulary. You will need a red dictionary from the back.
3. Put dictionaries away NEATLY when you are done.
I will see you all Monday with your books and your reports. Remember NO EXCUSE for a late report. It's worth 400 points. Be good Amanda, Crystal, Holly, Conner, Mark..... the list is too long!
Thursday, October 16, 2008
Objective: All students will take the Chapter 2 Lit Book Test (Character and Characterization) and pass with a score of 70% or above (Proficient or Advanced).
1. CAT6 #21
2. Chapter 2 Test.
3. Book Report.
Friday: You will have a sub tomorrow. You NEED TO BE GOOD!!!! If your name is left by the sub you lose all points for assignment (100) and the Book Report (400). Stay quiet and on task!!
1. CAT6 #21
2. Chapter 2 Test.
3. Book Report.
Friday: You will have a sub tomorrow. You NEED TO BE GOOD!!!! If your name is left by the sub you lose all points for assignment (100) and the Book Report (400). Stay quiet and on task!!
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
Tuesday, October 14, 2008
Monday, October 13, 2008
Friday, October 10, 2008
Thursday, October 09, 2008
Wednesday, October 08, 2008
Objective: Students will show that they have read and understood "Mary" in the interactive reader by passing a pop quiz. Then they will start an vocabulary assignment for our next lit piece.
1. Quiz "Mary"
2. Grade "Mary" IR since only 1/2 of you worked yesterday.
3. Begin "Two Kinds" vocabulary (use lit books for the words and denotations)
4. Folder check tomorrow. 100 points. PROMISE!
HW: Outside Reading.
1. Quiz "Mary"
2. Grade "Mary" IR since only 1/2 of you worked yesterday.
3. Begin "Two Kinds" vocabulary (use lit books for the words and denotations)
4. Folder check tomorrow. 100 points. PROMISE!
HW: Outside Reading.
Tuesday, October 07, 2008
Objective: The students will complete character sketches and share, then read a short story to analyze its characterization.
1. Get Interactive Reader and Folder
2. CAT6 #18
3. Turn in Complete Character Sketch.
4. Interactive Reader: "Mary" Read and Margin Activities.
Homework: Outside Reading Book (getting Close to due!!)
1. Get Interactive Reader and Folder
2. CAT6 #18
3. Turn in Complete Character Sketch.
4. Interactive Reader: "Mary" Read and Margin Activities.
Homework: Outside Reading Book (getting Close to due!!)
Monday, October 06, 2008
Friday, October 03, 2008
Objective: The students will write an INCREDIBLE PERSUASIVE essay for the District Writing Test. They will have two solid reasons for their argument and shoot down any opposing argument in a counter argument paragraph.
1. District Writing Test. Write neat. Use LOGICAL or EMOTIONAL APPEALS to prove your point.
2. Read Chapter 40 and complete study guide by Monday.
3. Have a great weekend. Watch the Ducks beat USC!
1. District Writing Test. Write neat. Use LOGICAL or EMOTIONAL APPEALS to prove your point.
2. Read Chapter 40 and complete study guide by Monday.
3. Have a great weekend. Watch the Ducks beat USC!
Thursday, October 02, 2008
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