KPE4: WeLcOme!

Wednesday, January 5, 2011

WeLcOme!

Welcome to your last high school English course! I am very happy to have each of you in my class. We have only 86 days together this semester, but in these days, I hope that you will enjoy the literature and writing experiences as well as improve some language skills before you head to college, the world of work, or the military. Comment below on what you are looking forward to learning this semester or something you would like for us to talk about or write about. (Deadline to post for extra credit is midnight, January 8, 2010)

10 comments:

bsg2011 said...: I want to learn how to write a really good paper. Also, I want to enjoy this class. I am excited about reading the books. I really do not care for reading,but if its a good book I would enjoy it. I hope to be able to walk out of this class with a "A."
BG-2nd; January 6, 2011 at 1:48 PM
Anonymous said...: I want to learn more about grammer and punctuation.In my past classes that has never been my strong point. S.L 2nd block; January 6, 2011 at 4:48 PM
Anonymous said...: I would like to improve my writing skills. I'm good at writing, but I could use a little refinement. RB-2nd; January 6, 2011 at 5:36 PM
Colton L. said...: I really want to learn how to write an amazing paper. I like to write, but I need some major improvement on it. I hope to take from this class skills I can use the rest of my life. I really want an "A" as well! CL_2nd; January 6, 2011 at 7:53 PM
amanda m said...: I would like to learn how to write "good" essasys and learn how to use transactions in my essasys. Also, I would like to learn better vocabulary. AMM2; January 6, 2011 at 7:53 PM
Anonymous said...: I would like to improve my writing skills. My ideas are always good; I'm just not good at applying them into an essay. I am also really excited about reading the Lord of the flies. I heard it was a great book. JM2ND; January 6, 2011 at 8:42 PM
HF2BLK said...: I would like to learn more about mythology. I am extremely excited we are reading Beowulf this semester however, I would really like to learn more about Greek Gods and Goddesses and the Mythological roles they play.; January 7, 2011 at 12:28 PM
mlm18 said...: By the end of this semester i would like to improve my writing skills.Also,I would like to expand my vocabulary skills.
MLM-2nd; January 7, 2011 at 4:43 PM
Anonymous said...: I am really excited about being in the class. It seems to me we will be learning a lot. I hope to learn how to write poetry. I am not to fond over the book reading though. I can not wait to see how my grades turn out and what you have in store for us.; January 7, 2011 at 10:57 PM
Unknown said...: This semester I would like to improve my writing and my vocabulary. It would be nice to go to college knowing more about how to write a paper. I also like to read so I am excited about reading the books in class.; January 8, 2011 at 7:14 PM

Oct. 21, 2013

Received graded research papers back with the opportunity to correct them for an additional 10 points. They are due back in ten days--Nov. 1st.
Went over oral presentation guidelines and each student was told when his/her presentation would be. Presentations are Oct. 29, 30, and 31st. Given guidelines for visual aid and shown a visual aid.
Read and discussed Chapter 3 of Lord of the Flies.
In second block only, completed bell ringer 19--see binder in the back of class.
HOMEWORK: Begin working on career presentation and correcting research papers.

Sept. 23, 2013

EXTRA CREDIT

Select one of the following and submit by May 3, 2013. NO PARTNERS EXCEPT FOR THEME SONG.
1. Draw a picture of a major event from each chapter of Lord of the Flies. You must color it. Each picture must be on a separate sheet of white paper.
2. Write a 800, typed double-spaced, report on William Golding. Include a bibliography. No credit for plagiarized work.
3. Make a trifold/display of information about Lord of the Flies and William Golding. Include pictures and bibliography.
4. Make a model of the island in Lord of the Flies. (Must be no larger than 3' x 3')
5. Make a board game about Lord of the Flies, include rules, object of the game, playing pieces.
6. Make a trifold/display of 8 major symbols in the novel. Explain what each symbol represents. Include pictures and bibliography.
7. Create the secret diary of one of the characters in the book. It must have 10 entries and cover the entire novel.
8. Write and perform the "theme" song to Lord of the Flies.

Career Research Paper

Don't forget that your Career Research Paper is due on Friday, March 15th. It must have a title page, outline with thesis statement, essay with citations, and works cited page. Paper clip the pages together and place it with the first three paragraphs and all note and source cards in a manilla envelope. Remember the paper is to be 1200-2500 words in length and five sources must be used in the paper, one of which must be the interview. Use the checksheet to make sure you are meeting requirements.

EXTRA CREDIT

Here is the list of extra credit due on May 3, 2012. It will not be taken late for any reason. Select ONE.

1. Draw a picture of a major event from each chapter of
Lord of the Flies. You must color each picture. Each picture must be on a separate sheet of white paper.
2. Write a 5 page (1000 words), typed double-spaced, report on William Golding. Include a bibliography.
3. Make a trifold/display of information about Lord of the Flies and William Golding. Include pictures.
4. Make a model of the island in Lord of the Flies. (Must be no larger than 3' x 3')
5. Make a board game about Lord of the Flies, include rules, object of the game, playing pieces.
6. Make a poster of 8 major symbols in the novel. Explain what each symbol represents.
7. Create the secret diary of one of the characters in the book. It must have 6 entries and cover the entire time on the island.
8. Write and perform the "theme" song to Lord of the Flies.

Thursday, April 12, 2012

Warm-up 18: Time is a constant in our lives--we wish for more time, dream of different times, and wish we had time to change things. Select one of the following openings and write a response. 1. "If I could turn back time..." 2. "I wonder if there will ever be a time when..." 3. "There was a time when I believed..." 4. "There will be a time when I..."
Read 8 poems about time. Answered questions about the poems. Discussed hyperbole, personification, metaphor, conceit, slant and exact rhyme.

Wednesday, April 11, 2012

Warm-up 17: There are many types and degrees of love. What type of love do you believe is strongest? Why? Give examples to support your ideas.
Read "Whoso List to Hunt," "Sonnet 30,"Sonnet 75, " "The Passionate Shepherd to His Love, " and "The Nymph's Reply to the Passionate Shepherd." Wrote two paragraphs: 1. Which poem today did you must relate to and why? 2. Which poem was most difficult to comprehend, why, and how did you finally come to understand it?
Got oral presentation rubric. KP modeled how to give a good oral presentation.

RESEARCH PAPER DUE ON FRIDAY, MARCH 30th.

On Friday, March 30, 2012, your final draft of your research paper is due. You will turn in all source and note cards, all graded rough draft parts, and the final paper. The final paper should be paper clipped, not stapled. The final paper should have a title page, outline, the paper with citations, and the Works Cited page. All of these should be clean (non-graded) copies. All elements mentioned should be placed in a manilla brown envelope. PLEASE DO YOUR RESEARCH PAPER. REMEMBER A RESEARCH PAPER IS REQUIRED TO PASS THE COURSE.

Friday, March 16, 2012

Warm-up 13: Select one of the following quotes from Shakespeare and write a paragraph of at least 8 sentences in which you use examples to prove or disprove the quote.
"To climb steep hills requires slow pace at first"
"Nothing is either good or bad, but thinking makes it so."
"Give many men your ear, but few your voice."
Bell ringer: see binder in the back of class.
Watched A&E Biography of William Shakespeare. The discussion question on next Friday's unit test will come from this video.
Turned in first two body paragraphs of research paper. These were checked and given back so that you can finish your rough draft this weekend.

Wednesday, March 14, 2012

Bellringer--see binder in the back of class
Warm-up 12: "What do you know about William Shakespeare? What have been your experiences with his works? Why do you think he is so famous?"
Reviewed all vocabulary terms from set 4. Test will be Wednesday, March 21, 2012.
Turned in Works Cited page.
Talked about Introductory/thesis paragraph of research paper.
Took notes on the life and times of William Shakespeare. The test on Shakespeare will be Friday, March 23, 2012.
HOMEWORK: Type opening paragraph of research paper.

Monday, February 27, 2012

Warm-up 10: What are reasons you have selected the career you plan to pursue and/or research? Explain.
Filed graded papers in folders.
Talked about warm-up corrections being completed by March 5th when they will be recorded as a major test grade.
Got a sample interview paper and went over requirements for this paper which is due March 8th.
Got MLA research binders and handouts on research paper requirements.
Reviewed note and source card procedures.
We will be in the library Tuesday-Friday to research careers.

Friday, January 6, 2012

Warm-up 3: "Yesterday, you wrote about your future profession. Today, tell me what you hope your personal life--family, home, activities--will be in the future. Why are these things you want?"
Given time to work on Senior Folder.
Given time to finish vocabulary.
Notes on fatal errors. Completed a practice worksheet on fatal errors.
Watched video on the English Language. Compled worksheet on video.
HOMEWORK: Finish Senior Folder--due on Monday. Remember to be neat, creative, and complete. On Monday, you will briefly tell us three things from the folder that want to share with us. HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND. YOU HAVE BEEN WONDERFUL THIS WEEK.

Monday, March 21, 2011

Warm-up 15:"It is never too late to become what you might have been." George Eliot. Think about second chances and the opportunities to get on "the right track." Write a response to prove this quote by drawing from your own life experiences, your reading of literature, or your knowledge of history. Use specific examples.
Then we read "The Pardoner's Tale, which is on page 131 of the literature book. After we read the story, we took a quiz on it.
Addressed envelopes and mailed thank you letters to interviewees.
HOMEWORK: Study for unit test on the Canterbury Tales, which will be on Wednesday.

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Wednesday, January 5, 2011

WeLcOme!

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