Thursday, February 19, 2009

Objective: Students will begin Julius Caesar by completing an outline of information about the author and the character.

1. CAT6 #8
2. Discuss Julius Caesar Unit Extra Credit Possibilities.
3. Julius Caesar Intro Notes Handout: Due Tomorrow! 100 points.

Wednesday, February 18, 2009

Objective: Students will get registration information and turn in their research papers for grade.

1. Counselor to discuss information abouyt Jr. Registration.
2. Turn in Research Paper.

Homework: How's that outside book?????

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!

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!

Wednesday, February 11, 2009

Objective: Students will write the most important part of their research paper, the 2008 information that proves their thesis.

1. CAT6 #6
2. Work on Part III of Research Paper: Due tomorrow (50 points)

By the way: Have you started your outside book? Due March 27

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.

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.
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.

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.

Monday, February 02, 2009

Objective: Students will begin their research paper writing by completing the Anecdotal Intro.

1. Sample CAHSEE Essay Prompt and discuss what to do.
2. Introduce Anecdotal Intro
3. Write Intro and save to weblockers.

Due on Thursday.

Wednesday, January 28, 2009

Objective: Students will continue work on Informational Texts in preparation for CAHSEE.

1. CAT6 #3
2. Lit Book: Citing Internet Sources p. 921-926
3. Lit Book: Consumer Documents p. 927-931
4. Person of the Year brainstorming.
5. Meet in library tomorrow.

Have you gotten an outside book yet?

Tuesday, January 27, 2009

Objective: Students will continue working on Informational Text analysis in preparation for the CAHSEE.

1. Get folder and lit book.
2. CAT6 #2
3. Lit Book pages 913-915 (tech instructions)
4. Lit Book pages 916-920 (workplace docs)
5. Research Paper Prompt Intro

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.

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!

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!

Monday, January 12, 2009

Objective: Students will read and analyze an amiguous poem.

1. Get Folder and IR
2. Turn in or complete "RMS Titanic" outline.
3. "The Listeners" poem IR 168-171
4. Portfolio Checklist and Preparation

Chapter 5 Test on Wednesday.
Book Report/Oral Questions/AR Check on Friday

Thursday, January 08, 2009

Objective: Students will begin to outline the ironic story of the Titanic.

1. CAT6 Activity: CAHSEE Commas
2. Finish and present "Nothing Man" ideas.
3. Begin "RMS Titanic" Outline

Homework: Book Report Due 1/16/09. NO LATE PAPERS PERIOD!

Wednesday, January 07, 2009

Objective: Students will read and analyze an ambiguous/ironic poem.

Show me your outside book. 100 points!

1. Correct/Discuss "Lamb to Slaughter"
2. Correct/Score Vocabulary for Titanic
3. "Nothing Man" activity/poster

Tuesday, January 06, 2009

Objective: Students will know important vocabulary and connotations for RMS Titanic story and they will also complete analyzing "Lamb to Slaughter"

1. Good Morning! Get IR and folder.

2. Complete Lamb to Slaughter

3. RMS Titanic Vocabulary.

Remember to bring book tomorrow.

Monday, January 05, 2009

Objective: Students will read and analyze an ironic story.

Get folder and Interactive Reader.

1. CAT6 #38 (what is it?)
2. Notes on Chapter 5
3. "Lamb to Slaughter" all margin activities and test practice. Pages 150-165

Note: I want to see outside book IN CLASS on WEDNESDAY!!!!!!!!