Monday, May 16

English 6 (p3)

Due Today:
Study for Huck Finn quiz

In Class:
1. NO WARM-UP
2. Intro SAT 111-120
3. Huck Finn quiz
4. Intro JA unit

HW:

SAT 111-120 definitions + "in my own words"

Details of the Day:

No warm-up!

Tuesday, May 10

English 6 (p3)

Due Today:
Finish reading ch 11

In Class:
1. Warm-up #2
2. Huck Finn ch 11 review
3. Huck Finn ch 12
4. Vocab stories

HW:

Finish vocab story
Bring textbook!

Details of the Day:

Warm-up #2: SAT 101-110
Use 5 of your SAT 101-110 words to create 5 original sentences.

Monday, May 8

English 6 (p3)

Due Today:
None

In Class:
1. Warm-up #1
2. SAT 101-110 context
3. Huck Finn ch 10 review
4. Huck Finn ch 11

HW:

Finish reading ch 11

Details of the Day:

Warm-up #1: Snakes
In the last chapter we read in Huck Finn, Jim is injured when Huck tries to play a trick on him involving a snake.  How does this connect to the on-going theme of religion?  5+ sentences

Friday, May 6

English 6 (p3)

Due Today:
Study SAT 91-100
Bring warm-ups

In Class:
1. Warm-up #5
2. Grade warm-ups
3. SAT 91-100 test
4. Huck Finn ch 10

HW:

None

Details of the Day:

Warm-up #5: Riddle
Rearrange the letters in the following words to create new English words.  Your four new words should all rhyme.

• ONSET
• NEWS
• GROWN
• HORNET

Thursday, May 5

English 6 (p3)

Due Today:
None

In Class:
1. Warm-up #4
2. Review satire quiz results
3. HF Ch 9

HW:

Study SAT 91-100
Bring warm-ups

Details of the Day:

Warm-Up #4: Adjectives
Choose an adjective from your SAT 91-100 words to describe the following items:

1. Rumors
2. Villains
3. Stars in the sky
4. Romantic comedies
5. Types of animals

Wednesday, May 4

English 6 (p3)

Due Today:
SAT 91-100 vocab story

In Class:
1. Warm-up #3
2. Huck Finn review
3. HF Ch 8
4. Writing prompt

HW:

None

Details of the Day:

Warm-Up #3: Vocab Sentences
Use 5 of your SAT 91-100 words to create original sentences.  Don't simply repeat sentences from your vocab story- instead, write new sentences that provide enough context to identify the word's meaning. 

Tuesday, May 3

English 6 (p3)

Due Today:
SAT 91-100 Definition + "In my own words"

In Class:
1. Warm-up #2
2. Review SAT 91-100 definitions
3. Satire quiz
4. Read Huck Finn

HW:

SAT 91-100 vocab story

Warm-up #2: SAT 91-100 Practice

1. The boy was criticized for not showing even a _______ of remorse after his actions.
2. The book has such complex themes that it allows for a ___________ of interpretations.
3. Although many people like romantic comedies, I usually find them _____________.
4. The _______________ content of the tabloid magazine is entertaining.
5. The Swiss Army knife has ______________ functions.

Monday, May 2

English 6 (p3)

Due Today:
None

In Class:
1. Warm-up #1
2. Intro SAT 91-100
3. Character dump
4. HF plot review

HW:

SAT 91-100 Definition + "In my own words"

Warm-up #1: Satire vs. Parody
Let's review-- identify the main difference between a satire and a parody.  Then, provide examples for both.  Finally, identify which Huck Finn is and note why.  5+ sentences

Friday, April 29

English 6 (p3)

Due Today:
Study SAT 81-90

In Class:
1. Warm-up #7
2. Grade warm-ups
3. SAT 81-90 test
4. "Runaway" creative writing

HW:

SAT 81-90 vocab story

Warm-up #7: Riddle
You’ve done word scrambles before, but for some reason people find this one particularly difficult. Can you work with the following letters to spell a 10-letter English word?  

TTNENUMROA
 

Thursday, April 28

English 6 (p3)

Due Today:
SAT 81-90 vocab story

In Class:
1. Warm-up #6
2. Read HF
3. SAT 81-90 practice (trash ball)

HW:

Study SAT 81-90
Bring warm-ups

Warm-up #6: Child Narrators
What is the significance of having a child narrator?  What elements does this bring to the text?  What other novels have you read that have had child narrators?  Do you see similarities with these texts and Huck Finn?  5+ sentences for full credit

Wednesday, April 27

English 6 (p3)

Due Today:
SAT 81-90 definitions + "in my own words" due Wednesday

In Class:
1. Warm-up #5
2. "Punny" vocab
3. Huck Finn

HW:

SAT 81-90 vocab story

Warm-up #5: Facebook Satire
In a moment, we will watch the Facebook satire.  After viewing the short film, note your answer to the following question:

• How does this film act as a satire?  What is it really trying to say about Facebook? (5+ sentences for full credit)

Tuesday, April 26

English 6 (p3)

Today is your final day of CST testing.  Please arrive at your fourth period classroom at 7:50am.  Testing begins at 8:00am.  You will have one, ten-minute break at 9:30am.  Testing finishes at 12:40pm.

Good luck!

-Miss R

Monday, April 25

English 6 (p3)

Due Today:
None

In Class:
1. Warm-up #4
2. Discuss satires
3. Intro SAT 81-90
4. Huck Finn

HW:

SAT 81-90 definitions + "in my own words" due Wednesday

Warm-up #4: Satire
Answer the following 2 questions:

1. In your own words, what is a satire? (1-2 sentences)
2. What is one example of satire from Huck Finn that we have discussed?  Explain the author's message (i.e. what are they saying about the thing they are satirizing)

REMINDER: Tomorrow is the last day of CST testing.  Please arrive at your fourth period classroom by 7:50am.  You will have one, ten-minute break at 9:30am and will finish at 12:40pm.

Friday, April 8

English 6 (p3)

Due Today:
Warm-ups

In Class:
1. Huck Finn movie

HW:

None- enjoy break!

Thursday, April 7

English 6 (p3)

Due Today:
None

In Class:
1. Warm-up #7
2. Vocab stories
3. Discuss dialect in Huck Finn

HW:

Bring in warm-ups!

Warm-up #7: Goal Progress
Refer back to the goals you wrote about on Monday.  How are you doing?  What could you improve upon?  What are you looking forward to?  5+ sentences

Wednesday, April 6

English 6 (p3)

Due Today:
None

In Class:
1. Warm-up #6
2. Themes from Huck Finn
3. Discuss and read

HW:

None

Warm-up #6: Remember These?
Remember the grammar elements we studied at the beginning of the semester?  See if you can name the issue in each sentence, and then correct it.

1. Jenna said goodbye to her mother, and then she walked away.
2. Being on a diet, the cupcake wasn't a good choice.
3. The front door was opened by my older brother, Greg.
4. I think she is a great person and she deserves the best.

Tuesday, April 5

English 6 (p3)

CSTs Day 1: English Language Arts

Arrive at your 4th period class around 7:50am.  Testing begins at 8:00am.  You will have one 10-min break.  You're testing day is over at 12:30pm.

Monday, April 4

English 6 (p3)

Due Today:
None

In Class:
1. Warm-up #1
2. Correct Friday's tests
3. Huck Finn

HW:

None- good luck with CSTs! 

Warm-up #1: Goals
The week before spring break can be really tough.  Try this method:

1. List 3 realistic goals for yourself for this week.
2. List 3 things you can look forward to if you accomplish these.

All About CSTs
Tomorrow, arrive at your 4th period class around 7:50am.  Testing begins at 8:00am.  You will have one 10-min break.  You're testing day is over at 12:30pm.

Friday, April 1

English 6 (p3)

Due Today:
Study for SAT 61-70 + Huck Finn Ch 1-3 test

In Class:
1. SAT 61-70 + Huck Finn Ch 1-3 test
2. Watch "Huck Finn"

HW:
None :)

Thursday, March 31

English 6 (p3)

Due Today:
SAT 61-70 story for E.C.

In Class:
1. Warm-up #4
2. Trash ball
3. Huck Finn character traits

HW:
Study for SAT 61-70 + Huck Finn Ch 1-3 test

Details of the Day:

Warm-up #4: SAT 61-70 Practice (cont)

1. The _________________ seemed excited for the protest, but not the cause.
2. It was __________________ to be kicked out of class.
3. Please do not __________________ me about the importance of doing my homework.
4. I don't want to ____________________ on your time so you can begin the test now.
5. I was _______________ after the doctor told me to "lose a few".

Wednesday, March 30

English 6 (p3)

Due Today:
None

In Class:
1. Warm-up #3
2. Ways to Remember...
3. Discuss plans for Thurs/Fri
4. Review Huck Finn ch 1-3

HW:
SAT 61-70 story for E.C. due tomorrow

Details of the Day:

Warm-up #3: SAT 61-70 Practice

1. I don't like going to sad movies with my ___________ friends because I end up feeling over-emotional.
2. I'm concerned because I don't think my roof is ______________ to the rain.
3. Miss Ryder's ________________ tone helps her keep the class under control.
4. I made the ________________ decision to cut my hair short, and then I regretted it.
5. Your _________________ comments prove that you have little respect for me.

Tuesday, March 29

English 6 (p3)

Due Today:
Write one sentence for each SAT 61-70 word

In Class:
1. Warm-up #2
2. SAT 61-70 game
3. Read Huck Finn ch 3

HW:
SAT 61-70 story for E.C. due Thursday

Details of the Day:

Warm-up #2: SAT 61-70 Sentences
Take out your SAT 61-70 sentences homework.  Choose 3 of your best sentences and copy them down into your warm-ups.  Be prepared to share at least one in 5 minutes!

Monday, March 28

English 6 (p3)

Due Today:
None

In Class:
1. Warm-up #1
2. Looking into Context SAT 61-70
3. Distribute SAT 1-50 unit test + review
4. Pass back papers/allow time to start HW

HW:
Write one sentence for each SAT 61-70 word

Details of the Day:

Warm-up #1: Huck Finn Character
So far in Huck Finn, we have met several characters.  Choose one and write down at least 3 things we know or can tell about him or her.  Do this without your readers!  Test your knowledge!

Friday, March 25

English 6 (p3)

Due Today:
Study SAT 51-60
Bring vocab and warm-ups #1-8

In Class:
1. Warm-up #9
2. Turn in vocab & warm-ups
3. SAT 51-60 test + correct
4. Read Huck Finn ch 2

HW:
None

Details of the Day:

Warm-up #9: Slave Game
What is one thing you learned during the slave game on Wednesday?  Make sure to contextualize your role in the experiment (run-away slave, helpful northerner, etc.).  5+ sentences for full credit 

Thursday, March 24

English 6 (p3)

Due Today:
None

In Class:
1. Warm-up #8
2. Read Huck Finn ch 1
3. SAT 51-60 trashball

HW:
Study SAT 51-60 for test tomorrow
Bring vocab definitions and warm-ups #1-8

Details of the Day:

Warm-up #8: Antonyms
Connect the following antonyms with one of your SAT 51-60 words.
1.  Creative
2.  Lucky
3.  Infertile
4.  Domestic
5.  Quiet
6.  Simple
7.  Easy going
8.  Sophisticated
9.  Anti-social
10.  Good-smelling

Wednesday, March 23

English 6 (p3)

Due Today:
SAT 51-60 definitions

In Class:
1. Warm-up #7
2. Slave game
3. Slave game discussion

HW:
None

Details of the Day: 

Warm-up #7: Slave
What would you do if you found a run-away slave in the North?  Why?  5+ sentences for full credit

Tuesday, March 22

English 6 (p3)

Due Today:
None

In Class:
1. Warm-up #6
2. Introduce SAT 51-60
3. Reader contracts
4. Fugitive Slave Act 1850

HW:
Definitions of SAT 51-60 (dictionary and "in your own words")

Details of the Day:

Warm-up #6: Anticipation Guide 
Which of the items from the anticipation guide did you feel most strongly about?  Why?  5+ sentences for full credit.

Reader Contracts State the Following:
MIA readers are the property of Miss Ryder and include text from various print and internet sources.  Failing to cite these sources in formal writing assignments is a form of plagiarism and a breach of academic integrity policies.  In addition, defacing of these readers, which includes but is not limited to doodling, removing or tearing of pages, highlighting, or otherwise marking, will result in grade penalization.  Multiple offenses warrant stronger punishment, including termination of reader privileges, parent contact, or the replacement of ruin readers.  Readers are for classroom use only.  At home access to these texts is available online.   

Monday, March 21

English 6 (p3)

Due Today:
MIA anticipation guide

In Class:
1. No warm-up!
2. MIA anticipation guide discussion

HW:
None

Friday, March 18

English 6 (p3)

Due Today: 

None

In Class:
1. Benchmark
2. MIA anticipation guide

HW:

MIA anticipation guide

Thursday, March 17

English 6 (p3)

Due Today: 

None

In Class:
1. Grade level assemblies in the little theatre

HW:

None!

Wednesday, March 16

English 6 (p3)

Due Today: 

Study for SAT 1-50 test
Bring SAT definitions and review puzzles!

In Class:
1. 5 minutes to study!
2. SAT 1-50 test

HW:

None!

Tuesday, March 15

English 6 (p3)

Due Today: 

Review puzzle #2

In Class:
1. Warm-up #5
2. Review game
3. Study time/discuss grades

HW:

Study for SAT 1-50 test

Bring SAT definitions and review puzzles!

Details of the Day:

Warm-up #5: Grades
How is your grade in my class?  Is it what you expected?  Do you think you are doing better/worse than you should be doing?  What are your grade goals for this semester?  5+ sentences for full credit!

Friday, March 11

English 6 (p3)

Due Today: 

Review puzzle #1

In Class:
1. Warm-up #4
2. Return/discuss TTC essays
3. Review game

HW:

Review puzzle #2

Details of the Day:

Warm-up #4: Testing 
Take a minute and identify the types of testing you do well with and those that challenge you.  Think about the following types:

• Multiple choice
• Fill in the blank (with or without word banks)
• True/False
• Matching
• Short answer

Thursday, March 10

English 6 (p3)

Due Today: 

Word presentation poster

In Class:
1. Warm-up #3
2. Word presentations

HW:

Review puzzle #1

Details of the Day:

Warm-up #3: Vocab Practice
Fill in the blanks with the best word choice from your SAT 1-50 vocabulary.

1. Do not give me a _______________ answer like "yea" or "I dunno."  Please answer in complete sentences.
2. I was in a ____________ about whether to buy a truck or a car- the decision was so difficult and I couldn't choose!
3. The _____________________ Miss Ryder used for our warm-up was very difficult.  It must have been a logic puzzle.
4. If you do well on the test, I will ______________ your work and give you an "A."
5. Romeo and Juliet's love was _____________________, as their suicide brought it to a quick end.
6. My chores included to _________________ the floor until it shined.
7. Don't ever let ___________________ come between your friendships.  Try and let your bitterness subside before threatening your relationship.
8. Monks often live an __________________ life without any form of luxury.
9. Do not _________________ any religious buildings.  It is a sin and is disrespectful to its sacredness.
10. When I go out with my parents, I tend to dress in a more _________________ manner and save my revealing clothes for when I'm with my friends.
    

Wednesday, March 9

English 6 (p3)

Due Today: 

Study for SAT 41-50 test
SAT 41-50 review puzzle
Start gathering SAT definitions

In Class:
1. Warm-up #2
2. SAT 41-50 quiz + correction
3. Word presentation assignment

HW:
Finish your word presentation poster

Gather all past SAT definitions you have

Details of the Day:

Warm-up #2: Seniors (Almost)
Yesterday should have been a moment of realization that you will be entering your last year of high school very soon.  Answer the following questions:

1. What do you want to make sure you do in your Senior year of high school?  Remember- it's your last chance!  Join a club or team?  Take a specific class?  Go to a certain school event?  Achieve any goals?
2. By this time next year, some of you may have your plans for after high school already set.  Where do you see yourself in 16 months?  Community college?  UC/State school?  Private college?  Studying something specific?  Maybe a vocational school?  Military?

Tuesday, March 8

English 6 (p3)

Due Today: 

Prepare for course select

In Class:
1. Course select (MEET IN Q103)
   -Finish early? Do the SAT 41-50 review puzzle!

HW:

Study for SAT 41-50 quiz (tomorrow)

Gather all past SAT definitions you have

Monday, March 7

English 6 (p3)

Due Today: 

Study for SAT 41-50 test

In Class:
1. Warm-up #1
2. Review grammar tests
3. SAT 41-50 review

HW:
Study for SAT 41-50 quiz (Wednesday)

Gather all past SAT definitions you have

Details of the Day:

Warm-up #1: Course Select
Happy Monday!  Tomorrow, March 8th, you will be participating in your course selection for your senior year!  Please answer the following:

1. List the 5 or 6 classes you plan to sign up for
2. What questions do you still have regarding classes, schedules, APs, etc?
3. Which class are you looking forward to most for next year and why? (Please, don't say TA!)

Friday, March 4

English 6 (p3)
  

Due Today: 

Study for grammar test
Bring grammar packet

In Class:
1. Turn in grammar packet
2. Grammar test + correct
3. YouTube grammar videos (click to watch!)
     -Things We Say Wrong
     -Me Myself and I
     -Oxymorons

HW:

SAT 41-50 test on Monday
Bring "context" sheet!

Thursday, March 3

English 6 (p3)
  

No class today!  Career Day!

Wednesday, March 2

English 6 (p3)
  

Due Today: 

Extra credit vocab story

In Class:
1. Discuss EAP
2. Grammar packet (finish)
3. Grammar review sheet

HW:

No school tomorrow- Career Day!
Grammar test on Friday

Tuesday, March 1

English 6 (p3)
  

Due Today: 

None!  Happy March!

In Class:
1. EAP essay test

HW:

Vocab story due tomorrow for extra credit

Monday, Feb 28

English 6 (p3)
  

Due Today: 

None- welcome back from break!

In Class:
1. Course select info with Ms. V
2. Warm-up chat (nothing written)
3. SAT 41-50 context
4. Review schedule for week

HW:

Tomorrow is the EAP essay test!
Vocab story due Wednesday for extra credit

Details of the Day:

Warm-Up Chat (nothing written)
How was your break?  Did you see anyone special?  Did you do something fun?  What was the highlight?  How does it feel to be back at school after 9 days off?

Friday, Feb 18

English 5 (p3)

Due Today:
Study SAT 31-40
Bring in warm-ups #1-4 & vocab definitions

In Class:
1. No warm-up
       *review vocab
       *pass forward warm-ups and definitions
2. SAT 31-40 test
3. Movie

HW:

Enjoy your break!

Thursday, Feb 17

English 6 (p3)
  

Due Today: 

SAT 31-40 vocab story

In Class:
1. Warm-up #4
2. Grammar packet (pronouns & antecedents)
3. SAT vocab Bingo
4. Ticket out

HW:

Study for SAT 31-40 test

Bring warm-ups #1-4 & vocab definitions

Details of the Day:

Warm-Up #4: Grammar Review

Let's see what you remember from yesterday's grammar lesson.  Without using your packet, choose two of the following and write examples:

• Dangling modifier
• Fragment
• Comma splice
• Run-on sentence

Ticket Out
Write one example for each of the following grammatical errors:

• Pronoun-antecedent disagreement
• Ambiguous pronoun

Wednesday, Feb 16

English 6 (p3)
  

Due Today: 

None- vocab story due tmrw!

In Class:
1. Warm-up #3
2. Grammar packet (dangling modifiers + sentence structure)

HW:

SAT 31-40 vocab story due tmrw

Details of the Day:

Warm-Up #3: SAT 31-40 Practice

1. You have to have great ____________________ to go so far as to _________________ a public church with graffiti. 
2. Even though the 1-week boot camp is only _______________________, it will certainly ____________________ me and take a lot of energy.
3. I try to __________________ ex-criminals because I assume their offenses were ______________________.
4. After his ________________ and confusing speech about the benefits of the two different schools, I was in even more of a _________________ about my decision.
5. My brother and I are extremely different-- while he is reserved and __________________, I tend to be loud and ____________________ about everything!

Tuesday, Feb 15

English 6 (p3)
  

Due Today: 

Definitions for SAT 31-40

In Class:
1. Warm-up #2
2. SAT 31-40 activity
3. Grammar pretest

HW:

SAT 31-40 vocab story due Thurs

Details of the Day:

Warm-Up #2: Grammar

On a scale of 1-10, 10 being a master, how good are you at grammar?  What do you need to work on?  Are there punctuation marks you don't know how to use?  What comments to you typically get on papers?  5+ sentences for full credit

SAT 31-40 Story:

  - typed, or written on blank white paper

  - use all vocab words 

  - 1 illustration

  - underline, bold, color vocab words

  - due Thursday!

Monday, Feb 14

English 6 (p3)
   

♥ ♥ ♥ Happy Valentines Day! ♥ ♥ ♥

Due Today: 

Final draft of TTC essay

In Class:
1. Warm-up #1
2. Introduce SAT 31-40
3. Love letter valentines

HW:

Dictionary & "In other words" definitions for SAT 31-40

Details of the Day:

Warm-Up #1: Love
In honor of Valentine's day, write 5 sentences minimum about love.  What is love?  Who do you love?  What are your experiences with love?  The topic is broad- write what you feel most passionate about!

Friday, Feb 11

English 6 (p3)
  

Due Today: 

Study for SAT 21-30 test
Bring editing ppt notes

In Class:
1. NO warm-up!  Review vocab
2. SAT 21-30 test
3. Peer edit essays

HW:

Type final draft of TTC essay

Thursday, Feb 10

English 6 (p3)

Due Today: 

None

In Class:
1. Warm-up #4
2. Editing PowerPoint
3. Review essay guidelines

HW:

Study for SAT 21-30 test
Bring warm-ups #1-4 and editing ppt notes

Details of the Day:

Warm-up #4: Editing Symbols
The following are typical editing symbols.  Write down the symbol and what it represents.  Fill in those you don't know as we go over it.

• The dog went to  ^  park.
• Every/day of the year is special.
• We cannot cooparate with him. SP 
• Once we went to them.  FRAG 
• They were like totally amazing.

Editing Review

• Quote Floaties
• Type 1: Who/when said 
• Type 2: Quote significance
• Type 3: Your words to author's words
• Simple vs Sophisticated Sentences
• Too many simple sentences= CHOPPY
• Try: commas, noun phrase appositives
• Too many sophisticated sentences= WORDY
• Try: deleting repetition, dividing into simpler sentences
• Watch out for:
• Weak words (good, important, fun)
• MLA quote citation (O'Brien #)
• 2 quotes per body paragraph
• Refer to author as O'Brien, narrator as Tim
• Using "said" for every quote

Wednesday, Feb 9

English 6 (p3)

Due Today: 

"Things I Carry" project

In Class:
1. Warm-up #3
2. Discuss/share "Things I Carry" project
3. Essays- let's have a talk...

HW:

None

Details of the Day:

Warm-up #3: Sharing Weight
How did the process of writing down the burdens that "weigh you down" feel?  Was it difficult?  Emotional?  Easy?  Cathartic?
After writing these down, what new insights have you gained into Tim O'Brien's (the narrator's) war story?  How has doing this project opened your eyes to the process that he himself went through and its purpose?

Tuesday, Feb 8

English 6 (p3)

Due Today: 

Bring TTC book

In Class:
1. Warm-up #2
2. Return TTC book (hopefully)
3. Vocab stories

HW:

"Things I Carry" project due tomorrow

Details of the Day:

Warm-up #2: SAT 21-30 Practice

1. Riddles can be a difficult ___________________.  You can't simply give them a _________________ look- you must focus on them.
2. The little girl in pigtales and a jumper was quiet and ___________________ and I knew when I told her about unicorns, her ______________ would lead her to believe.
3. Your contributions to the debate included a ________________ rebuttal, but you cannot _________________ the facts I provided to help your argument.
4. After his _______________ caused him to steal from his mother, he proved he was __________________ by writing an apology letter.
5. If you ______________ these innocent children, be prepared for the parents to ___________ to the media.

Monday, Feb 7

English 6 (p3) 

CONGRATS TO THE PACKERS ON 

THEIR SUPERBOWL VICTORY!

Due Today: 

None :)

In Class:
1. Warm-up #1
2. Vocab SAT 21-30 context
3. "Things I Carried"

HW:

Bring in The Things They Carried
"Things I Carried" project- due Wed

Details of the Day:

Warm-Up #1: Weight

In The Things They Carried, the characters often have burdens that metaphorically weigh them down.  For example:
   Lt. Cross- unrequited love for Martha
   Kiowa- a need to remain Christian in war
   Norman- guilt for not pulling Kiowa out
   Azar- expectations to be a "macho" soldier
List 5 things that weigh you down.  You will not have to share these if you do not want, so be honest with yourself and with me.

Friday, Feb 4

English 6 (p3)

Due Today: 

Pre-writing packet

In Class:
1. In-class essay- Good luck!

HW:

None

Details of the Day:

For your essay, please:
*Use the proper MLA heading (see below)
*Use proper MLA quote citation
*Skip lines if you write large
*Feel free to write on the back
*Remember that novels are underlined
*Staple your pre-writing packet to the BACK of your essay 

Proper MLA Heading:
In the upper left-hand corner of your first page, write:
     FULL NAME
     RYDER
     ENGLISH 6
     4 FEB 2011

In the upper right-hand corner of every page, write:
     LAST NAME pg #

Thursday, Feb 3

English 6 (p3)

Due Today: 

Finish Things They Carried

In Class:
1. NO WARM-UP
2. Walk through pre-writing packet
3. Work on pre-writing packet

HW:

Bring paper, pen/pencil, novel, and pre-writing packet tomorrow for in-class essay!

Wednesday, Feb 2

English 6 (p3)

Due Today: 

Finish "Ghost Soldiers"

In Class:
1. NO WARM-UP
2. Discuss essay prompts
3. Listen to "Night Life" and begin "The Lives of the Dead"

HW:

Finish The Things They Carried

Details of the Day:

Essay Prompts for Friday, February 4

1. O'Brien says that a true war story is never really about war.  If we assume that The Things They Carried is a war story, then what is the novel really about?  Provide evidence from the text.
2. O'Brien describes what a true war story is or isn't.  Using his rationale and evidence from the text, argue whether or not the novel can be seen as a true war story.
3. In an interview with Michael Coffey, O'Brien says that stories save people's lives.  How would writing this story save the character of the narrator, Tim?  Who else is he saving by telling these stories?

Tuesday, Feb 1

English 6 (p3)

Happy February!

Due Today: 

Read "Ghost Soldiers" up to "In the morning, I ran into..."

In Class:
1. NO WARM-UP!
2. Listen to the remainder of "Ghost Soldiers"

HW:

Finish "Ghost Soldiers"

Monday, Jan 31

English 6 (p3)

Due Today: 

Finish "In the Field"

In Class:
1. NO WARM-UP!  Enjoy 5 free minutes while I pass back papers
2. Listen to "Good Form" & "Field Trip"
3. Silent Reading- begin your homework.
         *time for vocab test retakes

HW:

Read "Ghost Soldiers" up until "In the morning, I ran into..."

Friday, Jan 28

English 6 (p3)

Due Today: 

Study for SAT 11-20 test

In Class:
1. Warm-up #7
2. Vocab SAT 11-20 test
3. Listen to "In the Field"

HW:

Finish "In the Field"

Details of the Day:

Warm-Up #7: Riddle
There are animals hiding in each of the sentences below.  Can you find them?

1. We can go at six o'clock.
   
2. It's nice to do good deeds.
   
3. Take soap and a towel.
   
4. Most rich people wear fancy clothes.
   
5. You can keep the watch or sell it.
   
6. Use a ladder.
   
7. It will be a rainy day.
   
8. I came late.
   
9. Tell me if I should start now.
   
10. Will a map help you?

Thursday, Jan 27

English 6 (p3)

Due Today: 

Read "Speaking of Courage" and finish the "Grief" handout

In Class:
1. Warm-up #6
2. Discuss "Speaking of Courage"
3. Listen to "Notes" and "In the Field"

HW:

Study Vocab SAT 11-20

Details of the Day:

Warm-Up #6: Stories Save Lives
In an interview, Tim O'Brien once said that the theme of his novel is that stories can save lives.  What do you think this means?  Who is this story saving?  Remember, its a novel within a novel!  5+ sentences for full credit.

Wednesday, Jan 26

English 6 (p3)

Due Today: 

Read "The Man I Killed" and fill out the questions that apply to this chapter on the "Grief" handout

In Class:
1. Warm-up #5
2. Discuss "The Man I Killed" & "Grief" handout
3. Listen to "Ambush" and "Style"

HW:

Read "Speaking of Courage

Details of the Day:

Warm-Up #5: SAT 11-20 Practice

1. The _________________ mechanic was diligent in detailing the car- he even offered to ______________ and wax the paint!
2. I begged for _______________ after I was reprimanded for the _______________ my friends and I were making in the hallway.
3. When trying to get your way with the teacher, don't just _________ her into giving less homework;  Instead _____________ her and tell her she is beautiful.
4. I never really liked her- when I asked her why she kept switching her order, she quickly said "Just 'cause".  She was ______________ and ______________!
5. At the debate, the political candidate's ________________ aimed to tarnish his opponent's reputation.  I'm sure he just wanted to _____________ him his microphone.

Tuesday, Jan 25

English 6 (p3)

Due Today: 

SAT 11-20 definitions (dictionary + "in other words")
Finish reading "Song Tra Bong" chapter

In Class:
1. Warm-up #4
2. Review SAT 11-20 definitions
3. Listen to "Stockings" and "Church"
4. "Superstition & Faith" handout

HW:

Read "The Man I Killed" and fill out the questions that apply to this chapter on the "Grief" handout

Details of the Day:

Warm-Up #4: Mary Anne
We never really find out what happens to Mary Anne.  In a narrative style, write what happens to her after she goes off into the mountains.  5+ sentences for full credit.

Monday, Jan 24

English 6 (p3)

Due Today: 

Catch up on your reading and be prepared to discuss!

In Class:
1. Warm-up #3
2. Introduce SAT 11-20
3. Reading quiz
4. Continue "Song Tra Bong"

HW:

Finish reading "Song Tra Bong"

Details of the Day:

Warm-Up #3: Vietnam Questions
As we are reading the novel, what questions do you have about the Vietnam War of the life of the soldier?  If you could ask a Vietnam vet any question, what would it be?  Write down at least 3 things you wish you knew!

Friday, Jan 21

English 6 (p3)

Due Today: 

Vocab SAT 1-10 puzzle
Bring in your vocab definitions from a few days ago
Study for Vocab SAT 1-10 quiz

In Class:
1. No warm-up!  Study vocab for 5 minutes
2. Vocab SAT 1-10 quiz
3. Listen to "The Dentist" and begin "Song Tra Bong"

HW:

Catch up on your reading and be prepared to discuss on Monday!

Thursday, Jan 20

English 6 (p3)

Due Today: 

Finish reading "How to Tell a True War Story"

In Class:
1. WPA- good luck!

HW:

None

Wednesday, Jan 19

English 6 (p3)

Due Today: 

Vocab definitions- dictionary & in your own words
Read "On the Rainy River" if you didn't already!

In Class:
1. Warm-up #2
2. Review vocab definitions
3. Discuss "On the Rainy River"
4. Begin listening to "How to Tell a True War Story"

HW:

Finish reading "How to Tell a True War Story"

Details of the Day:

Warm-Up #2: Vocab Practice
Write 5 original sentences using at least 5 of your new vocabulary words.

Tuesday, Jan 18

English 6 (p3)

Due Today: 

Finish reading "Spin" and "On the Rainy River" from TTC

In Class:
1. Warm-up #1
2. Reading quiz- "Dilemma"
3. Vocab: SAT 1-10
4. Listen to "Enemies" and "Friends"

HW:
Fold a piece of paper hot dog style.  In one column, write your 10 new vocab words and their definitions straight from the dictionary.  In the second column, write their meaning in your own words ("In other words...").  Vocab words can be found under the VOCABULARY tab above, as well as links to online dictionaries. This assignment does not qualify for a homework pass!

Details of the Day:

Warm-Up #1: Draft
The Iraq War needs soldiers and the President has lowered the draft age to 16.  You just got your letter in the mail and you'll be leaving for war in one month.  In a narrative style (like telling a story), take us through your reaction much like Tim O'Brien does in the "Rainy River" chapter.  5+ sentences for full credit

Friday, Jan 14

English 6 (p3)

Due Today: 

Finish reading first chapter of TTC

In Class:
1. Warm-up #8
2. Vocab 1 quiz (+ green sheet quiz if you haven't taken it yet)
3. Movie clip
4. Listen to "Love" in TTC

HW:

Read "Spin" and "On the Rainy River" from TTC by Tuesday

Details of the Day:

Warm-Up #8: Puzzle
Draw three straight lines in the box below to divide it into 7 sections, each of which has only one circle.

Thursday, Jan 13

English 6 (p3)

Due Today: 

Read to pg 18 "The one thing I hate, its a silent Indian" of TTC

In Class:
1. Warm-up #7
2. Finish first chapter of TTC
3. Movie clip (if time)
4. Vocab review (if time)

HW:

Study for vocab quiz
Bring in warm-ups #1-7
If you didn't take it last week, prep for the green sheet quiz

Details of the Day:

Warm-Up #7: To Carry
We know what it means to literally carry something, but what does it mean when someone is metaphorically carrying something?  (Ex: In the novel, one soldier carries a distrust for white men)  Why do we use the verb "to carry" in these situations?  Where does the weight come from?  5+ sentences for full credit

Wednesday, Jan 12

English 6 (p3)

Due Today: 

None

In Class:
1. Warm-up #6
2. Discuss anticipation guide
3. Begin listening to TTC
4. "Get to know you" (if time)

HW:

Read to pg 18 "The one thing I hate, its a silent Indian" of TTC

Details of the Day:

Warm-Up #6: Antonyms
Create two columns on your paper.  In one, list all 10 of your vocab words.  In the second, try to come up with at least one antonym for each word.  If you can't come up with a single word, write a short phrase.

Tuesday, Jan 11

English 6 (p3)

Due Today: 

Anticipation guide

In Class:
1. Warm-up #5
2. Go get books (bring your student ID!)
3. Discuss anticipation guide
4. "Get to know you" (if time)

HW:

None

Details of the Day:

Warm-Up #5: Vocab Practice
Write 5 original sentences using 5 or more of your vocab words.

Monday, Jan 10

English 6 (p3)

Due Today: 

None

In Class:
1. Warm-up #4
2. PowerPoint: Vocab 1
3. Discuss anticipation guide
4. "Get to know you" (if time)

HW:

Complete the anticipation guide for The Things They Carried.  Also, bring in your student ID tomorrow to check out the novel.

Details of the Day:

Warm-Up #4: Vietnam
Write down everything you know about the Vietnam War.  5+ sentences for credit.

Friday, Jan 7

English 6 (p3)

Due Today: 

Green sheet contract (50% pts)
Values project (50% pts)

In Class:
1. Go to assembly at College and Career Center

HW:

None...but be prepared to check out books NEXT TUESDAY, Jan 11th!  You'll need your student ID cards!

Thursday, Jan 6

English 6 (p3)

Due Today: 

Green sheet contract + student info for full credit
Study for green sheet quiz
Values project

In Class:
1. Warm-up #3
2. Green sheet quiz
3. Code of Conduct activity
3. "Get to know you" cards (if time)

HW:

None- enjoy your weekend!

Details of the Day:

Warm-Up #3: Social Responsibility
What qualities make someone a "socially responsible citizen"?  What does this even mean?  5+ sentences for full credit.

Note: Warm-ups will be due NEXT Friday, Jan 14th.  This Friday, our class will be attending an assembly at the College and Career Center.

Wednesday, Jan 5

English 6 (p3)

Due Today: 

Bring back "The Crucible"
Green sheet contract + student info for extra credit- due tomorrow for full credit

In Class:
1. Warm-up #2
2. Kitty Genovese Newsday article
3. Introduce the values project
4. "Get to know you" cards

HW:

Study for green sheet quiz tomorrow
Values project

Details of the Day:

Warm-Up #2: Values
What are values?  What are the four things you consider to be your main values in life?  Why?

Kitty Genovese Newsday Article
Here is a link to the article we are discussing in today's class.  It is in the format of a PDF.  Please note that I have cut out from "Six days after..." on page 2 until the "Over the years..." paragraph on page 3.

Critical Thinking Questions for the "Kitty Genovese" Article

1. What does Dorman imply when he states, "There was no law...that required someone witnessing a crime to report it to the police.  But they contended that morality should oblige a witness to go so"?
2. What reasons can you think of that someone might not act in the scene of a crime, like those at Kitty Genovese's apartment complex?  Which are valid and which are not?
3. How do you feel about the final quote?  Do you believe we are all here to "help us sustain our life and values" or do you think that humans are "individual flecks of dust just floating around in a vacuum"?  There is no correct answer, but try to come up with some reasoning to support your opinion.  If you are your partner have different views, try to see their point and understand their own logic. 
   

Tuesday, Jan 4

English 6 (p3)

Due Today: 

None- welcome back from break!

In Class:
1. Warm-up #1
2. Review green sheet
3. Introduce website
4. Ticket out

HW:

Sign your green sheet contract by Thursday for full credit- turn it in tomorrow for 5 pts extra credit!
Find definitions for Vocab 1

Details of the Day:

Warm-Up #1: About You and Me
Write down at least 3-4 things I should know about you to understand you better as both a student and a person.  Also, think about some things you may want to know about me and jot down at least one.  When I call time, get into groups of 3 or 4 and decide one ONE question to ask me.  You are adults- you should know what questions may not be appropriate.  Please stick to what is "safe".

Ticket Out:
On a half sheet of paper, write your full name and 3 things about you.  2 of them should be true, but make one of them a lie.  During the next 2 weeks, I will read 3-5 at the end of each period and have the class guess which statement about you is false!  Again, keep it appropriate!


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Take care!
Miss Ryder