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