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Monday1/28/13
Class Learning Objectives Homework
HOMEROOM/
KNIGHT TIME

AP Language Assignment Tracker: TGG pre-reading 1) Finish Graduation Project*. You will
and need 6-8 pages AND Works Cited.
Composition Review effective conclusion formats:
Create an if/then situation: 2) Print and bring peer edit. Come
What will happen if we fail to prepared to give and receive
act? Why must we act now? feedback.
- OR -
Give an action plan: Now that
3) Read Ch.1-2 in TGG for Thursday
you addressed the problem, what
1/31 (A) and 2/1 (B)
now?
- OR - * Please see
Use an extended metaphor: http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/747/14/
Demonstrate the same problem
in a context that will resonate To help integrate your visual appropriately into your
paper
with your audience. The goal is to
choose something that is easy for Each of the assessments below will count as a test
the audience to visualize AND grade:
makes them want to change their 2/8/13 (A) and 2/11 (B) Rhetorical Analysis #1
2/21 (A) and 2/22 (B) Rhetorical Analysis #2
behavior. 2/25 (A) and 2/26 (B) Timed MC Passage
3/7 (A) and 3/8 (B) Synthesis Essay #1
You should also do the following: 3/11 (A) and 3/12 (B) Timed MC Passage
-Offer a final, clincher point 3/21 (A) and 3/22 (B) Synthesis Essay #2
-Cite the broad significance or deeper 4/18 (A) and 4/19 (B) Argumentative Essay #1
5/2 (A) and 5/3 (B) Argumentative Essay #2
implications of the main points 5/6 (A) and 5/7 (B) Graded Timed MC Passage

Review peer edit requirements. You
will need to print form prior to next
class.

Review answers to multiple choice
passages.

Review TGG pre-reading.

Learning Objectives Homework
HN English I CHANGE SEATS Find an editorial from the newspaper (print it
out or cut the article from the newspaper) and
Demonstrate understanding of conduct a SOAPSTone analysis. What purpose
prepositions by taking a quiz. is the writer trying to achieve? To whom is the
writer directing his/her argument? NOT GIVE
ME SURFACE-LEVEL RESPONSES.
Introduce nonfiction unit.

Practice SOAPSTONE.

Finish “History Teacher” discussion.
Friday 1/25/13
Class Learning Objectives Homework
HOMEROOM/
KNIGHT TIME

AP Language Assignment Tracker: TGG pre-reading 4) Finish Graduation Project*. You will
and need 6-8 pages AND Works Cited.
Composition Review effective conclusion formats:
Create an if/then situation: 5) Print and bring peer edit. Come
What will happen if we fail to prepared to give and receive
act? Why must we act now? feedback.
- OR -
Give an action plan: Now that
6) Read Ch.1-2 in TGG for Thursday
you addressed the problem, what
1/31 (A) and 2/1 (B)
now?
- OR - * Please see
Use an extended metaphor: http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/747/14/
Demonstrate the same problem
in a context that will resonate To help integrate your visual appropriately into your
paper
with your audience. The goal is to
choose something that is easy for Each of the assessments below will count as a test
the audience to visualize AND grade:
makes them want to change their 2/8/13 (A) and 2/11 (B) Rhetorical Analysis #1
2/21 (A) and 2/22 (B) Rhetorical Analysis #2
behavior. 2/25 (A) and 2/26 (B) Timed MC Passage
3/7 (A) and 3/8 (B) Synthesis Essay #1
You should also do the following: 3/11 (A) and 3/12 (B) Timed MC Passage
-Offer a final, clincher point 3/21 (A) and 3/22 (B) Synthesis Essay #2
-Cite the broad significance or deeper 4/18 (A) and 4/19 (B) Argumentative Essay #1
5/2 (A) and 5/3 (B) Argumentative Essay #2
implications of the main points 5/6 (A) and 5/7 (B) Graded Timed MC Passage

Review peer edit requirements. You
will need to print form prior to next
class.

Review answers to multiple choice
passages.

Review TGG pre-reading.

Learning Objectives Homework
HN English I Warm-Up: List as many prepositions as you Prepare for a prepositions quiz. You should
can without notes. know the prepositions and be able to
recognize prepositional phrases and the object
Review preposition homework from of the preposition in a sentence.
yesterday.

-Introduce “draft reading” and annotation
notes

-Practice “draft reading” and KIC chart on
“The History Teacher”
K= What do you know, concrete facts
I= Implications (conclusions, inferences, what
I can gather by reading between the lines)
C= Critical Ideas (underlying themes,
generalizations, perspective of the author)

Thursday 1/24/13
Class Learning Objectives Homework
HOMEROOM/ How did your first day of classes go?
KNIGHT TIME

AP Language 7) Complete TGG pre-reading. Finish
and Review the Graduation Project MC practice from class.
Composition PowerPoint. Discuss graphic organizer
integration. Review Test Prep 8) Purchase, borrow or rent a copy of
Calendar. The Great Gatsby by F. Scott
Fitzgerald. Please do not use your
Review the midterm. Discuss Kindle or cell phone. Plan on
multiple-choice strategies. bringing your book every day.
Each of the assessments below will count as a test
Practice another timed MC passage. grade:
2/8/13 (A) and 2/11 (B) Rhetorical Analysis #1
2/21 (A) and 2/22 (B) Rhetorical Analysis #2
2/25 (A) and 2/26 (B) Timed MC Passage
3/7 (A) and 3/8 (B) Synthesis Essay #1
3/11 (A) and 3/12 (B) Timed MC Passage
3/21 (A) and 3/22 (B) Synthesis Essay #2
4/18 (A) and 4/19 (B) Argumentative Essay #1
5/2 (A) and 5/3 (B) Argumentative Essay #2
5/6 (A) and 5/7 (B) Graded Timed MC Passage

Learning Objectives Homework
HN English I Warm-Up: In small groups, share Finish preposition worksheet.
TTTC responses. Share a few with
whole class. Turn in. Commit prepositions to memory. There
may or may not be a quiz in your future 
Complete the Grammar Diagnostic.
Review answers in class.

Identify the way in which a
preposition functions.

Become acquainted with frequently
used prepositions.

Find prepositional phrases in a
sentence.
Use prepositional phrases in an
original sentence.

Wednesday 1/23/13
Class Learning Objectives Homework
HOMEROOM/ First Semester Recap: What study
KNIGHT TIME habits worked well? What study
1st Block - 8:00 habits did not work as well?
to 9:25
2nd Block - 9:25 Arrange books in numerical order.
to 10:45
AP Language CHANGE SEATS 9) Complete TGG pre-reading. Finish
and MC practice from class.
Composition Review the Graduation Project
PowerPoint. Discuss graphic organizer 10) Purchase, borrow or rent a copy of
integration. Review Test Prep The Great Gatsby by F. Scott
Calendar. Fitzgerald. Please do not use your
Kindle or cell phone. Plan on
Review the midterm. Discuss bringing your book every day.
multiple-choice strategies.
Each of the assessments below will count as a test
grade:
Practice another timed MC passage. 2/8/13 (A) and 2/11 (B) Rhetorical Analysis #1
2/21 (A) and 2/22 (B) Rhetorical Analysis #2
2/25 (A) and 2/26 (B) Timed MC Passage
3/7 (A) and 3/8 (B) Synthesis Essay #1
3/11 (A) and 3/12 (B) Timed MC Passage
3/21 (A) and 3/22 (B) Synthesis Essay #2
4/18 (A) and 4/19 (B) Argumentative Essay #1
5/2 (A) and 5/3 (B) Argumentative Essay #2
5/6 (A) and 5/7 (B) Graded Timed MC Passage

Learning Objectives Homework
HN English I -Introduce the members of our 1) Type “The Things I Carry” response.
learning community Please follow proper manuscript format.

-Provide information on a note card 2) Read and print my syllabus from the
website.
-Introduce website/syllabus
3) Parent Email (see last page of syllabus
- What do you carry exercise? for directions).

4) Buy, rent or borrow To Kill a
Mockingbird by Harper Lee. Please do not
use your Kindle or cell phone. (See Barnes
and Nobel coupons on wiki)

Exam Week1/14- 1/18
Testing Announcements 7:15 – 7:30
Exam Period 4x4 7:30 – 12:00
Exam Period A-day 7:30 – 9:40
Exam Period B-day 9:45 – 12:00
Lunch and Dismissal 12:00 – 1:00

Exam Days will be designated as follows:

 Monday, Jan 14 – 1st Block
 Tuesday, Jan 15 – 2nd Block
 Wednesday, Jan 16 – 3rd Block
 Thursday, Jan 17 – 4th Block
 Friday, Jan 18 – Make-up Exams

Please note and adhere to the following:

1. Students may not visit other school campuses during the exam day.
2. Students may not leave campus during or between exams.
3. Exams will be given according to the printed schedule; they may not be given on a day
other than that specified.
4. Final exams are required in all 4x4 classes; mid-term exams are required in all A/B day
classes.
5. On these dates, 4x4 teachers will administer a final exam, and A/B day teachers will
administer a mid-term exam.
6. Students who miss a non-EOC exam will be given through January 18th to make up the missed
exam.
7. All final exams count as 25% of the final grade.
8. There are no EOC re-take exams this year – students will only sit for the EOC once, so it is
important they do their best on the designated exam day.
9. Students are expected to be in school from 7:15 am – 12:00pm. There will be no early
dismissals during the week of exams.

Friday 1/18 (B day)
1ST Block 7:15 – 8:15
2nd Block 8:21 – 9:21
3rd Block 9:27 – 10:27
4th Block 10:33 – 11:33
Lunch 11:33 – 12:15

Friday 1/11/13
Class Learning Objectives Homework
HOMEROOM/ No Knight Time. 90 minute classes.
KNIGHT TIME
AP Language 1. Review rhetorical strategies Exam Components:
Questions 1-28= College Board released MC passages
and from AP prompt. Compare (curved)
Composition thesis statements. Read Questions 29- 80= teacher made comprehensive (not
sample essay. Curved)

I can…
http://apcentral.collegeboard.com/ap ____ recognize and define ALL diction words (from
c/public/repository/sample_english_l handout)
____ define and identify examples of all schemes
ang_q_17459.pdf (anaphora, asyndeton, epistrophe,
polysyndeton, etc.)
2. Go over MC passage from last ____ define and identify examples of all tropes
(metaphor, metonymy, synecdoche,
class. personification, etc.)
____ recognize appeals to ethos, pathos, logos
3. Play AP Jeopardy. Review ____ define and recognize examples of a syllogism,
inductive and deductive reasoning
schemes/tropes, ____ recognize examples of logical fallacies
punctuation/transitions, tone ____ list and define three parts of the rhetorical
words, logical and fallacies triangle
____ identify common mistakes in writing and
recognize grammatical errors (subject-verb
agreement, pronoun- antecedent agreement,
underline/quotes, etc.)
____ Identify incorrect parenthetical citations
effectively incorporate quotations, choose the
best method for indicating source types
(italics, underline, quotations, etc.)

We are quickly approaching our AP exam fee deadline,
Friday, February 15th at 12pm

REMEMBER TO SIGN UP FOR AP LANGUAGE AND
COMPOSITION (do not accidentally sign up for English
Literature)
Learning Objectives Homework
HN English I Demonstrate understanding of poetry and drama by
taking a test.
Prepare for exams. Review grammar notes.
11:05-12:35
12:40-2:10 Grade in class.

Read “Anybody Can Write a Poem” by Bradley Paul
http://www.poets.org/viewmedia.php/prmMID/21434
Thursday 1/10/13
Class Learning Objectives Homework
HOMEROOM/ Continue to practice identifying verbals
KNIGHT TIME and explaining why. Underline
prepositional phrases.
AP Language and Assignment Tracker: The First Inaugural Address Read the 2002 AP prompt*: Lincoln’s Second
Composition homework. Turn in Assignment Tracker. Inaugural Address. Annotate passage, marking
specific examples of rhetorical strategies.
Warm-Up: Find the error and fix it. Write the thesis you would use to write this
1. At the age of four, my grandmother taught me paper.
to knit. *Only print Question #1 (on pages 2 and 3)
2. Confused by complicated wording, the contract (http://www.collegeboard.com/prod_downloa
made no sense. ds/ap/students/english/eng_lang_frq_02.pdf )
3. The cowboy was thrown by the bull in a leather
vest.
4. She served hamburgers to the boys on paper We are quickly approaching our AP exam fee
plates. deadline, Friday, February 15th at 12pm (I would
strongly encourage you to have your money in prior
to that date). REMEMBER TO SIGN UP FOR AP
Review Lincoln’s rhetorical strategies (tone,
LANGUAGE AND COMPOSITION (do not accidentally
concession and response, first person POV,
sign up for English Literature) If you choose to pay
assumptions, qualifiers, antithesis, and with a check, you must fill out the form online and
parallelism) in The First Inaugural Address speech. bring it to Ms. Lang in the Main Office - she is
receipting all money for us.
Practice MC passage. Review answers in class.

Learning Objectives Homework
HN English I Take a practice partner final. Partners are Study for the Drama/ Poetry Common
assigned. See list. Assessment. You should know your
literature terms
1) Read sample passages and answer
grammar questions in context
2) Practice textual analysis in
different contexts (poetry, fiction
and nonfiction)

Review answers in class.

Hand back Grammar Tests and Vocabulary
Quizzes.
Wednesday 1/9/13
Class Learning Objectives Homework
HOMEROOM/ Differentiate between clauses:
prepositional phrase, participial phrase, gerund
KNIGHT TIME phrase or an infinitive phrase
AP Language and Assignment Tracker: The First Inaugural Address Read the 2002 AP prompt*: Lincoln’s Second
Composition homework. Turn in Assignment Tracker. Inaugural Address. Annotate passage, marking
specific examples of rhetorical strategies.
Warm-Up: Find the error and fix it. Write the thesis you would use to write this
1. At the age of four, my grandmother taught me paper.
to knit. *Only print Question #1 (on pages 2 and 3)
2. Confused by complicated wording, the contract (http://www.collegeboard.com/prod_downloa
made no sense. ds/ap/students/english/eng_lang_frq_02.pdf )
3. The cowboy was thrown by the bull in a leather
vest.
4. She served hamburgers to the boys on paper We are quickly approaching our AP exam fee
plates. deadline, Friday, February 15th at 12pm (I would
strongly encourage you to have your money in prior
to that date). REMEMBER TO SIGN UP FOR AP
Review Lincoln’s rhetorical strategies (tone,
LANGUAGE AND COMPOSITION (do not accidentally
concession and response, first person POV,
sign up for English Literature) If you choose to pay
assumptions, qualifiers, antithesis, and with a check, you must fill out the form online and
parallelism) in The First Inaugural Address speech. bring it to Ms. Lang in the Main Office - she is
receipting all money for us.
Practice MC passage. Review answers in class.

Learning Objectives Homework
HN English I TURN IN VCR BOOKS. No homework  Tomorrow we will
practice a sample final.
Demonstrate understanding of VCR Lessons
15-16 by taking the VCR vocabulary quiz.
Grade in class.

Listen to Robert Frost’s “The Road Not
Taken.” What is the main idea? Note: The
main idea is not always explicitly stated.
http://www.poets.org/viewmedia.php/prmM
ID/15717

Discussion:
1) Both roads lead into the woods, so
the speaker cannot see where they
go. What do the woods symbolize?
2) According to Frost, do we set the
course of our own life? How do you
know?

Take home posters and masks

Tuesday1/8/13
Class Learning Objectives Homework
HOMEROOM/ Review parts of speech
KNIGHT TIME
AP Language Warm-Up: Find the error and fix it Print and read excerpts from Lincoln’s First
1. Being in a dilapidated condition, I was Inaugural Address and answer the discussion
and able to buy the house very cheap. questions (see handout on wiki)
Composition
2. Wondering irresolutely what to do We are quickly approaching our AP exam
next, the clock struck twelve. fee deadline, Friday, February 15th at
12pm (I would strongly encourage you to
have your money in prior to that date).
3. Hiking the trail, the birds chirped
REMEMBER TO SIGN UP FOR AP
loudly LANGUAGE AND COMPOSITION (do not
accidentally sign up for English
Rhetoric in the Pre-20th Century Texts: Literature) If you choose to pay with a
 Develop skills reading pre-20th check, you must fill out the form online
century prose and bring it to Ms. Lang in the Main Office
 Examine how Lincoln’s rhetoric acts - she is receipting all money for us.
as a foundation upon which more
modern political rhetoric is built If you received twelve points or below, you will
 Examine how Lincoln utilizes need to resubmit. If you resubmit, you need to
arrangement, appeals, assumptions submit a new draft by 1/9 (A) and 1/10 (B). You
and knowledge about his audience to also will need to “track changes” on your
move his audience towards his document so I can clearly see every change
you made. Use the balloon feature to narrate
purpose
what you change. If you resubmit, the highest
grade you can receive is a 73%.

Learning Objectives Homework
HN English I Identify different types of poems Make vocabulary flashcards for vocabulary
quiz on Wednesday. It will be on VCR 15-
Determine a theme or central idea of a text 16.
and analyze in detail its development over
the course of the text Please bring VCR textbook tomorrow. We
will turn books in following quiz.
Analyze how complex characters develop
over a text
Read and compare poems

Turn in Holt books

Return grammar tests time permitting.

Monday 1/7/13
Class Learning Objectives Homework
HOMEROOM/ Review parts of speech
KNIGHT TIME
AP Language Warm-Up: Find the error and fix it Print and read excerpts from Lincoln’s First
4. Being in a dilapidated condition, I was Inaugural Address and answer the discussion
and able to buy the house very cheap. questions (see handout on wiki)
Composition
5. Wondering irresolutely what to do
If you received twelve points or below, you will
next, the clock struck twelve. need to resubmit. If you resubmit, you need to
submit a new draft by 1/9 (A) and 1/10 (B). You
6. Hiking the trail, the birds chirped also will need to “track changes” on your
loudly document so I can clearly see every change
you made. Use the balloon feature to narrate
Rhetoric in the Pre-20th Century Texts: what you change. If you resubmit, the highest
grade you can receive is a 73%.
 Develop skills reading pre-20th
century prose
 Examine how Lincoln’s rhetoric acts
as a foundation upon which more
modern political rhetoric is built
 Examine how Lincoln utilizes
arrangement, appeals, assumptions
and knowledge about his audience to
move his audience towards his
purpose

Learning Objectives Homework
HN English I Demonstrate understanding of grammar Bring Holt books to class. I will check you
by taking the test. Grade in class. in tomorrow.

Review VCR Lesson 16 Make vocabulary flashcards for vocabulary
quiz on Wednesday. It will be on VCR 15-
16.
Friday1/4/13
Class Learning Objectives Homework
HOMEROOM/ Step 1: Go to AK website. Go to “CMS Resources” and
click ACT/SAT Prep.
KNIGHT TIME
Step 2: Click on “Ardrey Kell” on the CMS page. (top of
list)

How to access Triumph:
1. Enter your NC Wise Student ID # as the
username (Note: If you don’t know your NC
Wise Student ID #, go to your school’s office
and ask them to look it up for you.)
2. Enter your birth date (YYYYMMDD) as the
password
3. Click the “login” button
AP Language Read excerpts from “distinguished” papers Revise your Graduation Project paper. Set
up a conference with me if you would like
and Identify areas of weakness and offer some additional one-on-one time.
Composition feedback on “minimal” and / or “insufficient”
papers If you received twelve points or below, you will
need to resubmit. If you resubmit, you need to
Review grading policy and common mistakes submit a new draft by 1/9 (A) and 1/10 (B). You
also will need to “track changes” on your
document so I can clearly see every change
Discuss strong and weak examples of each you made. Use the balloon feature to narrate
error what you change. If you resubmit, the highest
grade you can receive is a 73%.
Reflect on comments and areas of growth

Conference with Mrs. Stern if necessary.

Learning Objectives Homework
HN English I Warm-Up: How many of the grammatical Study for the “Grammar Diagnostic
terms can you identify? Revisited Test”

Demonstrate understanding of parts of Please complete VCR Lesson 16 (the last
speech and or grammatical terms by one) and finish exercises 16A, B and C
playing a match-up game.

Review parts of speech and terminology
and come up with examples.

Review “My Papa’s Waltz”

Thursday1/3/13
Class Learning Objectives Homework
HOMEROOM/ Sign up for Knight Time. Share stories from break/
New Year Resolutions
KNIGHT TIME
AP Language Read excerpts from “distinguished” papers Revise your Graduation Project paper. Set
up a conference with me if you would like
and Identify areas of weakness and offer some additional one-on-one time.
Composition feedback on “minimal” and / or “insufficient”
papers If you received twelve points or below, you will
need to resubmit. If you resubmit, you need to
Review grading policy and common mistakes submit a new draft by 1/9 (A) and 1/10 (B). You
also will need to “track changes” on your
document so I can clearly see every change
Discuss strong and weak examples of each you made. Use the balloon feature to narrate
error what you change. If you resubmit, the highest
grade you can receive is a 73%.
Reflect on comments and areas of growth

Conference with Mrs. Stern if necessary.

Learning Objectives Homework
HN English I Warm-Up: What is the difference In Holt McDougal, read “My Papa’s
between a participial and appositive Waltz” (p.750). Answer the questions
phrase? in the margins.

Practice identifying participial and
infinitive phrases.

Take the grammar challenge of the day.
Review vocabulary exercises. Practice
vocabulary.

Introduce poetry unit. What poems do
you remember (nursery rhyme, verses
from a favorite bedtime story, favorite
song, or commercial jingle). Share with a
partner. What makes a poem a poem?

Wednesday 1/2/13 HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Class Learning Objectives Homework
HOMEROOM/ Welcome back!!! Share stories from
KNIGHT TIME break. D.E.A.R.
AP Language 1. Go over sample essay, No homework 
and “America Needs Its Nerds”
Composition and determine holistic grade
using the AP 9 Point Scale.

2. Peer Review rhetorical
analysis and assign a holistic
grade using the AP 9 Point
Scale.

3. Review multiple-choice
homework from the other
day. Go over problematic
areas.

4. Take a survey of the course.

Learning Objectives Homework
HN English I SIGN UP FOR KNIGHT TIME (sign-up Complete Lesson 15 in VCR. Read
posted outside of class) p.107-113 and do exercises 15A,
15B and 15C.
Warm-Up: Tell me about your break. . .
in sonnet form. You must have 14 lines,
maintain iambic pentameter (10 syllables
per line), and follow the ABAB CDCD EFEF
GG rhyme scheme. Be prepared to share.

Return to verbals. Review appositives,
gerunds, participial phrases AND learn
about infinitive phrases.

Share Romeo and Juliet license plates
from before break.

Thursday 12/20/12
Class Learning Objectives Homework
HOMEROOM/ Holiday Cards
KNIGHT TIME
AP Language 5. Go over sample essay, Get some well-deserved rest 
and “America Needs Its Nerds”
Composition and determine holistic grade
using the AP 9 Point Scale.

6. Peer Review rhetorical
analysis and assign a holistic
grade using the AP 9 Point
Scale.

7. Review multiple-choice
homework from the other
day. Go over problematic
areas.

8. Take a survey of the course.

Learning Objectives Homework
HN English I Warm-Up: Read the sentences and Enjoy your break 
determine if the BOLDED phrase is acting
as a gerund or participle phrase

Take a survey of the course.

Watch West Side Story
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EO82
t4ViZl4

Wednesday 12/19/12
Class Learning Objectives Homework
HOMEROOM/
KNIGHT TIME
AP Language Practice writing a sample timed In 5 Steps to a 5 read p.67-78.
and essay. Make sure to highlight important
Composition tips about writing the analysis
10 minutes: Read/Annotate essay and working the prompt.
40 minutes: Construct a response

-Review key strategies and points
-Review thesis statements
-Peer Edit

Identify problematic MC passages
from homework.

Learning Objectives Homework
HN English I Warm-Up: What questions do adjectives No homework 
answer? Identify the common part of
speech in sentences.

 Review gerunds and introduce
participles.
 Identify participles in a sentence
 Differentiate between verbs and
participles
 Recognize how participle phrases
act in a sentence

Acting Activity: Demonstrate
understanding of “Pyramus and Thisbe”
by turning entire story into a 1 minute
skit.

In what way do Romeo and Juliet and
“Pyramus and Thisbe” compare and
contrast?

What is the moral or plot of “Pyramus
and Thisbe?”

Hand Back Quizzes/Tests

Tuesday 12/18/12
Class Learning Objectives Homework
HOMEROOM/
KNIGHT TIME
AP Language Practice writing a sample timed In 5 Steps to a 5 read p.67-78.
and essay. Make sure to highlight important
Composition tips about writing the analysis
10 minutes: Read/Annotate essay and working the prompt.
40 minutes: Construct a response

-Review key strategies and points
-Review thesis statements
-Peer Edit

Identify problematic MC passages
from homework.

Learning Objectives Homework
HN English I Demonstrate understanding of Finish license plate activity.
Romeo and Juliet by taking the Act
IV and V quiz. Grade in class. Read “Pyramus and Thisbe” in
Holt. Be prepared to discuss.
License Plate Activity. (p.1160-1164)
Think up some creative “personalized
license plates” for various characters.
Some use quotes.

EX. “LYKAROZ” (like a rose)
“JLTZSUN” (Juliet is the sun)
Popular characters include Romeo, Juliet,
The Nurse, Mercutio, and Tybalt
(KNGOCTS – King of cats).

Monday 12/17/12
Class Learning Objectives Homework
HOMEROOM/ Registration Card Edits
KNIGHT TIME
AP Language Turn in first three pages. Make sure your In 5 Steps to a 5, complete MC passages
name is on the cover page (teacher rubric). on p.57-61. Time yourself.
and
Composition 1) Review problematic MC questions Please grade yourself and come to class
from 5 Steps to a 5 ready to discuss problematic questions.

2) Read “On the Death of Martin Luther
King, Jr.” by Robert F. Kennedy and
answer MC questions. For every MC
question, mark/highlight which
words or phrases in the text support
the answer.

3) Review answers as a class.

Learning Objectives Homework
HN English I Warm-Up: Define fate. Do you know anyone who Study for the Act IV and V Quiz.
believes that his/her life is governed by fate?
What are the advantages/disadvantages of
believing that fate rules life?

Quote Analysis:
“The best of men cannot defend their fate: The
good die early and the bad die late” – Daniel
th
Defoe, 18 century

“Our hour is marked and no one can claim a
moment of life beyond what fate has
th
predestined.” – Napoleon, 19 century
“What fates impose, the men must needs abide; It
boots not to resist both wind and tide.” –
Shakespeare, Henry VI, Part 3

Does fate cause the tragedy of Romeo and Juliet?
Support your response with evidence from the
play.

Discussion: What is Romeo’s mood at the
beginning of 5.1? What is Romeo’s mood after he
hears of Juliet’s “death”? How does fate affect
Romeo when he believes Juliet is dead? To what
extent is fate responsible for the tragic turn of
events?
Watch the final act
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=90G2eGi4pPA
In your journals reflect on the following:
How does the presence of fate affect the power of
the ending?

Friday 12/14/12
Class Learning Objectives Homework
HOMEROOM/ Fix choppy sentences. Correct Quick Fixes for choppy sentences:
KNIGHT TIME run-ons. Join complete sentences, clauses, and phrases
Doonesbury cartoons satirize with conjunctions:
contemporary politics. Readers don't and, but, or, nor, yet, for, so
always find this funny. They demand
that newspapers not carry the strip. Link two related sentences to each other so
that one carries the main idea and the other is
The campus parking problem is getting no longer a complete sentence (subordination).
worse. The university is not building Use connectors such as the ones listed below
any new garages. to show the relationship.
after, although, as, as if, because,
The US has been highly dependent on before, even if, even though, if, if
foreign oil for many years. Alternate only, rather than, since, that, though,
sources of energy are only now being unless, until, when, where, whereas,
sought. wherever, whether, which, while

AP Language Turn in first three pages. Make sure In 5 Steps to a 5, complete MC
and your name is on the cover page passages on p.57-61. Time
Composition (teacher rubric) yourself.
1) Review problematic MC
Please grade yourself and come
questions from 5 Steps to a 5
to class ready to discuss
2) Read “On the Death of Martin problematic questions.
Luther King, Jr.” by Robert F.
Kennedy and answer MC
questions. For every MC
question, mark/highlight
which words or phrases in the
text support the answer.
3) Review answers as a class.

Learning Objectives Homework
HN English I Demonstrate your understanding of Finish play.
parts of speech, gerunds and
appositive phrases by taking a test.

Grade in class.

Finish poem activity from yesterday.

Thursday 12/13/12
Class Learning Objectives Homework
HOMEROOM/ Pronoun/antecedent
KNIGHT TIME agreement
AP Language 1. Please read your peer’s paper Revise the first three pages and
and make comments according
and print the copy you want me to
to the following guidelines.
Composition grade next class. Please STAPLE
2. Additionally please put a “+” if the teacher rubric as a cover
the student expertly performs sheet (see wiki)
the skill throughout each
paragraph, and a “-” if the skill / Remember manuscript format.
trait needs improvement or is
missing altogether.
Note: I do not accept papers on a
3. Please make any additional flash drive. When you get to my
comments pertaining to logic, class, you need to submit your
grammar or mechanics in the paper at the beginning or else it
margins. Remember following is considered late.
the peer edit, your revised copy
will count as a test grade.

4. Review MC passages from 5
Steps to a 5

Learning Objectives Homework
HN English I Grammar Warm-Up: Review Study for the Gerund and Appositive test.
appositives, gerunds and part of speech
You should know how to:
Romeo and Juliet Warm-Up: 1. Identify a direct object, indirect
1. Where are comic touches used object, object of the preposition,
in these two scenes? preposition, subject, subject
2. Where is the tragedy located? complement (predicate adjective
3. Why do you suspect there is a or predicate nominative), verb
balance of comedy and tragedy? (action or linking).
4. What would be the effect if the If you do not know how these terms
director omitted the comedic function in a sentence, you will not be
prepared for this section.
scenes?
-Review and discuss the plot of 4-4.5 2. Identify gerund/ gerund phrase in
when Juliet’s “death” is discovered a sentence and determine how it
is used (subject, a predicate
-Find examples of words and actions nominative, a direct object,
that show how different characters indirect object, or an object of the
contributed to Juliet’s predicament preposition).

-Recognize the presence and the 3. Identify appositives and determine
contributions of comedy and tragedy if commas are or are not
necessary.
-Support claims by finding specific
textual support

-Review gerunds and appositives
Wednesday 12/12/12
Class Learning Objectives Homework
HOMEROOM/ D.E.A.R.
KNIGHT TIME
AP Language 1. Please read your peer’s paper Revise the first three pages and
and make comments according
and print the copy you want me to
to the following guidelines.
Composition grade next class. Please STAPLE
2. Additionally please put a “+” if the teacher rubric as a cover
the student expertly performs sheet (see wiki)
the skill throughout each
paragraph, and a “-” if the skill / Remember manuscript format.
trait needs improvement or is
missing altogether.
Note: I do not accept papers on a
3. Please make any additional flash drive. When you get to my
comments pertaining to logic, class, you need to submit your
grammar or mechanics in the paper at the beginning or else it
margins. Remember following is considered late.
the peer edit, your revised copy
will count as a test grade.

4. Review MC passages from 5
Steps to a 5

Learning Objectives Homework

HN English I Warm-Up: Review gerunds and Finish Act IV.
appositives.
Questions:
Underline the gerund phrase How do Lady Capulet and Nurse
and identify its role in a express their love for Juliet in
sentence Scene 5?
Read a paragraph and underline Do you feel sympathy for the
the appositive phrases. Capulets, the nurse and Paris
over their grief?
Journal Writing/Open Mind
Activity: (Juliet, F. Laurence, Do you agree with Juliet’s
Paris, and Capulet) approach to avoid marriage with
Paris? Is there a better way Juliet
How does fear affect could have gotten out of her
someone’s mentality? situation? Were the risks she
took justifiable?
Read 4.3 together. Identify
Juliet’s specific fears. Which is
the worst?

Conscience Debate: One argues
to take potion the other argues
not to take it.

Would you be able to take the
risks that Juliet does?

Tuesday 12/11/12
Class Learning Objectives Homework
HOMEROOM/ Registration
KNIGHT TIME
AP Language Review components of the first three Follow guidelines discussed in
and pages of the Graduation Paper: class and commit to the first
 How to write the introduction
Composition for an argumentative paper
three pages of the Graduation
(remember to put your thesis Project. Make sure to follow
in BOLD) proper manuscript format.
 Write argumentative, specific
and concise topic sentences Include your Works Cited (staple
 Learn how to integrate behind paper). Highlight the
quotes with a signal phrase sources you use in the first three
 Identify the components of a
pages. Remember, I should be
quote sandwich
 Differentiate between a
able to look at your signal phrase
formal and conversational or in-text citation and have no
tone problem locating the source on
 Make sure data is current the Works Cited. The first word
 Review subject/verb on the Works Cited (author or
agreement and article) should be the same as
pronoun/antecedent what you use in paper.
agreement

Review 5 Steps to a 5 MC questions
and strategies.

Learning Objectives Homework

HN English I Demonstrate understanding of Read 4.1 and 4.2.
Act III by taking the OPEN BOOK
Focus Questions:
quiz.
1. How does Paris’ expression of
love compare to Romeo’s?
Grade in class.
2. What is the real reason Juliet
Review appositives and apologizes to her dad?
gerunds.
3. How do Capulet’s wedding
arrangements for Juliet directly
impact Friar Lawrence’s plan?
(Note: Mantua is almost 40 miles
away from Verona. Think about how
long it would take to travel there in
Shakespeare’s time).

Monday 12/10/12
Class Learning Objectives Homework
HOMEROOM/ Review claims, evidence and
KNIGHT TIME warrants.
AP Language Review components of the first three Follow guidelines discussed in
and pages of the Graduation Paper: class and commit to the first
 How to write the introduction
Composition for an argumentative paper
three pages of the Graduation
(remember to put your thesis Project. Make sure to follow
in BOLD) proper manuscript format.
 Write argumentative, specific
and concise topic sentences Include your Works Cited (staple
 Learn how to integrate behind paper). Highlight the
quotes with a signal phrase sources you use in the first three
 Identify the components of a
pages. Remember, I should be
quote sandwich
 Differentiate between a
able to look at your signal phrase
formal and conversational or in-text citation and have no
problem locating the source on
tone the Works Cited. The first word
 Make sure data is current on the Works Cited (author or
 Review subject/verb article) should be the same as
agreement and what you use in paper.
pronoun/antecedent
agreement

Review 5 Steps to a 5 MC questions
and strategies.

Learning Objectives Homework

HN English I Warm-up: Identify the appositive Finish Act III. Be prepared for a
and punctuate accordingly. Learn quiz.
about how gerunds can function as
subjects, direct objects, subject
complements and the object of the Things to think about:
preposition.  Why do the Capulets think
their daughter is grieving?
RJ Discussion: What is their solution?
1) Do you think Tybalt intended to fight and
kill Mercutio? Why or why not?  How do the Capulets
respond to Juliet’s
2)Was the fight between Mercutio and
Tybalt fair? apprehension?
 How do Juliet’s feelings
3) In what way did hate prove stronger than
love in the encounter with Tybalt (Hint:
about the nurse change in
Think about Romeo and Benvolio’s role as this scene?
peace makers)

4) Discuss Juliet’s change of emotions from
the beginning of Scene 2 until the end?

5) Why is Romeo ungrateful for the Prince’s
mercy?

6) What decision has Juliet made about her
loyalty? Do you agree?

7) How does the friar attempt to help
Romeo?

8) Despite Romeo and Juliet’s anguish, their
problem at this point seems solvable. What
does Romeo need to do? What does Friar
Laurence need to do? Map it out.
Friday 12/7/12
Class Learning Objectives Homework
HOMEROOM/ Review claims, evidence and
KNIGHT TIME warrants.
AP Language Turn in your revised formal In 5 Steps to a 5 AP English
and outline and Works Cited. Language 2012-2013, read pages
Composition 41-49. Highlight tips that will help
Demonstrate understanding of you with the MC portion of the
logical fallacies by sharing AP test.
projects with the rest of class.
Complete p.51-54. Time yourself
Learn a “thesis formula” for from start to finish. Do not feel
rhetorical analyses. that you have to hit a certain
time limit now. This time will give
Practice writing a thesis for us a sense of how long it takes
Gary Soto’s autobiographical you to complete two multiple
narrative. choice selections.

Next GP Deadline:
First three pages due 12/12 (A)
and 12/13 (B)

Learning Objectives Homework

HN English I Demonstrate understanding of Finish Act 3.3 and 3.4
VCR Lessons 13-14 by taking a
test. Grade in class.

Discuss 3.1-3.2.
Thursday 12/6/12
Class Learning Objectives Homework
HOMEROOM/ Practice making wordy
KNIGHT TIME sentences more concise.
AP Language Turn in your revised formal In 5 Steps to a 5 AP English
and outline and Works Cited. Language 2012-2013, read pages
Composition 41-49. Highlight tips that will help
Demonstrate understanding of you with the MC portion of the
logical fallacies by sharing AP test.
projects with the rest of class.
Complete p.51-54. Time yourself
Learn a “thesis formula” for from start to finish. Do not feel
rhetorical analyses. that you have to hit a certain
time limit now. This time will give
Practice writing a thesis for us a sense of how long it takes
Gary Soto’s autobiographical you to complete two multiple
narrative. choice selections.

Next GP Deadline:
First three pages due 12/12 (A)
and 12/13 (B)

Learning Objectives Homework

HN English I Warm-Up: Demonstrate Finish reading 3.1-3.2. While
understanding of appositives by reading 3.2, scan for phrases that
punctuating the sentences contain the word “night.” List
correctly. some of the
denotations/associations given to
http://www.k12reader.com/ap the word “night.”
positives/Punctuating_Appositi
ves.pdf Romeo and Juliet have been
eagerly anticipating night. How
Practice VCR vocabulary do you think the recent events
Lessons 13-14 by participating will change night for them.
in Vocabulary Jeopardy.
Study for the vocabulary test.
Begin reading 3.1
Wednesday 12/5/12
Class Learning Objectives Homework
HOMEROOM/ Go back to homeroom. Discuss
KNIGHT TIME registration process.

AP Language -Peer review peer’s formal Revise formal outline and turn in
and outline/sources using checklist next class
Composition to ensure all major components
are present Complete Fallacy Project for 12/6
(A) and 12/7 (B). Be prepared to
-Evaluate whether or not share.
argumentation is logically
sound Next GP Deadline:
First three pages due 12/12 (A)
-Conference with peer and and 12/13 (B)
discuss areas of
strengths/weaknesses Please purchase a copy of 5
Steps to a 5 AP English Language
-Review “tips” for first three 2012-2013 (Do not confuse this
pages book with AP English
Literature that is a different
- Discuss Gary Soto annotations course)

Learning Objectives Homework

HN English I Demonstrate understanding of Make vocabulary flashcards for
Act II by taking a quiz. Grade in Lessons 13-14. Review.
class.
Vocabulary test on Friday. Yes,
Review vocabulary homework. words from other lessons are
always fair game.
http://www.youtube.com/watc
h?v=_A0fVWomF90 (West Side
Story)
Tuesday 12/4/12
Class Learning Objectives Homework
HOMEROOM/ Choose one claim, evidence and warrant.
Share several on the Promethean and
KNIGHT TIME discuss whether or not logic is sound.

AP Language -Peer review peer’s formal Revise formal outline and turn in next
and outline/sources using checklist to class
ensure all major components are
Composition present Complete Fallacy Project for 12/6 (A) and
12/7 (B). Be prepared to share.
-Evaluate whether or not
Next GP Deadline:
argumentation is logically sound
First three pages due 12/12 (A) and 12/13 (B)

-Conference with peer and discuss Please purchase a copy of 5 Steps to a 5
areas of strengths/weaknesses AP English Language 2012-2013 (Do not
confuse this book with AP English
-Review “tips” for first three pages Literature that is a different course)

- Discuss Gary Soto annotations

Learning Objectives Homework

HN English I Warm-Up: Define personification, Finish Act II. There may or may not be
metaphor, simile, classical allusion, a reading quiz 
reversed word, reversed thought,
reversed sentence construction Complete Lesson 14 in VCR (p.98-104).
You will need to do exercises 14 A, B
-Experiment with Shakespeare’s
and C.
language tricks. Write an original
example of each of the devices below.

-Friar Laurence is introduced in a lengthy
soliloquy in which he philosophies about
nature and about mankind. Paraphrase
his speech

-What does Friar Lawrence mean when
he says “Virtue itself turns vice, being
misapplied,/And vice sometime’s by
action dignified”?

Friar Laurence agrees to perform the
marriage ceremony for Romeo and Juliet
for what reason? Is Friar Lawrence
acting as a responsible adult?

Review VCR vocabulary.
Monday 12/3/12
Class Learning Objectives Homework
HOMEROOM/ "As the global population of the earth has "Only 85% of all Americans are insured, around
surpassed 7 billion, the planet is losing its 15% of the country is currently at risk of
KNIGHT TIME ability to support the growing human race, possibly losing everything. The government
and the population must begin looking needs to have a stronger stand of this issue,
elsewhere for solutions." and do more to adequately provide coverage
for the masses."

AP Language Discuss formal outline protocol 1) Please read p.47-49 in Patterns and
review how to write a formal outline.
and Write either a TOPIC OR SENTENCE outline
Demonstrate understanding of
Composition logical fallacies by taking the logical (if you choose the latter limit each line to
one sentence). Use the checklist on p.48 to
fallacy quiz. Grade in class.
guide you and/or
http://www.writingsimplified.com/2011/0
7/how-to-create-formal-outline.html .

In addition, all 15 sources are due on
12/4 (A Day) and 12/5 (B Day). Please
update your Works Cited and BOLD the
primary source.

Complete Fallacy Project for
NEW DEADLINE:
12/6 (A) and 12/7 (B). You have a few
more days!!!

Please purchase a copy of 5 Steps to a 5
AP English Language 2012-2013 (Do not
confuse this book with AP English
Literature that is a different course)

Learning Objectives Homework

HN English I Warm-Up: Read 2.3 and 2.4
1. What is the difference
Winners: between love and lust? Guided Reading Question:
Most original: Fania/Jillian Why does Friar Laurence agree to help
Most colorful: Melody/Lauren 2. How strongly do you identify Romeo marry Juliet? Explain the Friar’s
Most unique: Indyah/ Alex with your family name? Why motives.
Most carefully done: might you give it up? How
Neil/Juliana does Juliet feel about
Wildest: Zack/Wesley Romeo’s names and names in
Funniest: Parker/Andrew
general?
Romeo and Juliet Design:
Devon B. /Haley M.
 Balcony Scene Charades.
 Review VCR homework.
 Hand back papers and
quizzes.
Finish watching Act I.

Friday 11/30/12
Class Learning Objectives Homework
HOMEROOM/ Identify and give an example of each (w/o looking at notes)
Begging the Question Appeal to Doubtful Authority
KNIGHT TIME Argument from Analogy Misleading Statistic
Ad Hominem Post Hoc Ergo Propter Hoc
Hasty or Sweeping Generalization Non Sequitur
False Dilemma (Either/Or) Dicto Simpliciter
Equivocation Contradictory Premises
Red Herring Ad Misericordiam
Tu Quoque Hypothesis Contrary to Fact
(see next column ) Poisoning the Well

AP Language Discuss formal outline protocol 1) Please read p.47-49 in Patterns and
review how to write a formal outline.
and Write either a TOPIC OR SENTENCE outline
Demonstrate understanding of logical
Composition fallacies by taking the logical fallacy quiz. (if you choose the latter limit each line to
one sentence). Use the checklist on p.48 to
Grade in class.
guide you and/or
http://www.writingsimplified.com/2011/0
7/how-to-create-formal-outline.html .

In addition, all 15 sources are due on
12/4 (A Day) and 12/5 (B Day). Please
update your Works Cited and BOLD the
primary source.

Complete Fallacy Project for
NEW DEADLINE:
12/6 (A) and 12/7 (B). You have a few
more days!!!

Please purchase a copy of 5 Steps to a 5
AP English Language 2012-2013 (Do not
confuse this book with AP English
Literature that is a different course)

Learning Objectives Homework

HN English I Demonstrate understanding of sonnets 1) Please read p.91-98 in your VCR
and Romeo and Juliet by taking a quiz. and complete exercises 13A-13C.
MASKS Grade in class.
Most original: 2) Read Act II Prologue and 2.1-2.2.
Most colorful: Vote on best mask. Be prepared to discuss.
Most unique materials:
Most carefully done: Watch Act I of Romeo and Juliet. Guided Reading:
Wildest: Identify contrasts that exist within the
Funniest: prologue of Act II. What do the contrasts
Design that best reflects add to the prologue? What is the purpose
the personality of a of another prologue?
character from Romeo and
Juliet:

Thursday 11/29/12
Class Learning Objectives Homework
HOMEROOM/ Identify and give an example of each (w/o looking at notes)
Begging the Question Appeal to Doubtful Authority
KNIGHT TIME Argument from Analogy Misleading Statistic
Ad Hominem Post Hoc Ergo Propter Hoc
Hasty or Sweeping Generalization Non Sequitur
False Dilemma (Either/Or) Dicto Simpliciter
Equivocation Contradictory Premises
Red Herring Ad Misericordiam
Tu Quoque Hypothesis Contrary to Fact
(see next column ) Poisoning the Well

AP Language Turn in graphic organizer. 1) Read the sample passage from Gary Soto.
Please annotate based on the guide below.
and Yellow: Identify the mode (narrative, expository,
1) Identify how transitions/punctuation
Composition marks are used to steer the direction of
persuasive or satire)
Blue: Mark relevant transitional words/punctuation
(Which words indicate the author is shifting tones?)
an author’s point of view Red: Mark the tone shift (At what point does the author
shift his point of view?)
Green: Identify archetypes (Are symbols or familiar
2) Detect when and how an author shifts prototypes present?)
his/her point of view. Orange: Rhetorical devices or tropes that contribute to the
overall meaning

3) Practice reading a sample AP reading 2) Study for the logical fallacy quiz. You
comprehension passage. should know both the fallacies from notes
and fallacies from “Love is a Fallacy.”
4) Introduce “Rhetorical Analysis” menu. 3) Complete Fallacy Project for 12/4 (A)
Discuss common archetypes. and 12/5 (B)

4) Please purchase a copy of 5 Steps to a 5
AP English Language 2012-2013 (Do not
confuse this book with AP English
Literature that is a different course)

Learning Objectives Homework

HN English I PUT YOUR NAME ON YOUR MASK Study for the Sonnet and Act I Quiz

MASKS Warm-Up: Identify essential and You should be able to:
Most original: nonessential appositive phrases. Add - Identify the components of a sonnet
Most colorful: necessary commas. - Know the characteristics and themes
Most unique materials: of a Petrarchan sonnet
Most carefully done: Share masks and vote. - Translate a sonnet you have never
Wildest: seen before and answer
Funniest:
Design that best reflects Review 1.4 and address questions. comprehension questions
the personality of a - Recognize significant passages from
character from Romeo and Read 1.5 and answer questions. the play and identify the speaker
Juliet: Note: There will not be a word bank.
Exit Slip: Assume the persona of Romeo, You should know how to spell
Juliet or Tybalt and write a journal entry characters’ names.
about your reactions to the evening.

Wednesday 11/28/12
Class Learning Objectives Homework
HOMEROOM/ D.E.A.R.
KNIGHT TIME
AP Language Turn in graphic organizer. 1) Read the sample passage from Gary Soto.
Please annotate based on the guide below.
and Yellow: Identify the mode (narrative, expository,
1) Identify how transitions/punctuation
Composition marks are used to steer the direction of
persuasive or satire)
Blue: Mark relevant transitional words/punctuation
(Which words indicate the author is shifting tones?)
an author’s point of view Red: Mark the tone shift (At what point does the author
shift his point of view?)
Green: Identify archetypes (Are symbols or familiar
2) Detect when and how an author shifts prototypes present?)
his/her point of view. Orange: Rhetorical devices or tropes that contribute to the
overall meaning

4) Please purchase a copy of 5 Steps to a 5
AP English Language 2012-2013 (Do not
confuse this book with AP English
Literature that is a different course)

Learning Objectives Homework

HN English I Warm-Up: Share “Perfect Mate” survey 1) Finish 1.4 and answer the questions.
results.
2) Tomorrow we are going to read about the
Share sonnets in small groups/class. Turn in. Capulet’s feast. In order to participate, you will
need to design a mask.
Analyze how characters understand love and
marriage in a graphic organizer.

Discussion Questions: Design Suggestions: animals, insects, flowers,
 What is the effect of having such a geometric shapes, rock stars, moon, stars,
variety of experiences, feelings and planets, picture collages, etc.
attitudes about love and marriage in
Material: Draw your mask on cardboard (you
one play? can use cardboard from a shoebox) or
 What are some complications that construction paper (you might want to use
might arise because of these several sheets and glue the layers together for
added strength).
different viewpoints?
 Regarding love and marriage, with Other materials: felt, fabric scraps, aluminum
which character do you most foil, tissue paper, crayons, markers, sequins,
identify and why? glitter, stickers, feathers, macaroni, magazine
pictures, ribbons, paint, etc.
Begin 1. 4

Tuesday 11/27/12
Class Learning Objectives Homework
HOMEROOM/ Write to an adult in this building who has “A track record doesn't guarantee a
KNIGHT TIME changed your life for the better. Tell that person track star… past results don’t always
why. Fold your letter and then write his/her result in future success.”
name on the outside. I will deliver these to their
mailboxes.
AP Language Warm-Up: Review “Love is a Fallacy.” What SIGN UP FOR KNIGHT TIME

and is the story poking fun at? Why does Polly
Complete your two arguments for
reject him? Is this logical? Is love a fallacy?
Composition 11/28 (A) and 11/29 (B). See wiki for
template and sample. (located
Name the fallacies you hear:
underneath “Graduation Project”- You
http://www.thedailyshow.com/watch/thu-
will need to scroll down)
june-28-2007/immigrant-disease
Complete Fallacy Project for 12/4 (A)
http://www.thedailyshow.com/watch/wed- and 12/5 (B)
june-27-2001/stephen-wins-
Please purchase a copy of 5 Steps to a
Review logical fallacy homework and 5 AP English Language 2012-2013 (Do
fallacies from last week. not confuse this book with AP English
Literature that is a different course)
Introduce fallacy project. Share sample.
Logical Fallacy Quiz Coming Up:
Consult partner or partners.
11/30 (A) and 12/3 (B)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4nBgmmB2f
v4

Learning Objectives Homework

HN English I Warm-Up: Identify appositives and 1. Please TYPE a prologue sonnet
appositive phrases. Learn how to punctuate for a different book or movie.
Helpful Hints: essential and nonessential appositives. Due tomorrow.
Carry coals= submit to
humiliation Identify the appositives in the sentences. 2. Read 1.2-1.3.
Determine if the appositive is essential or
Colliers: people who work nonessential and punctuate accordingly. 3. Complete the “Parent Survey”
with coal
Review puns (a form of wordplay that occurs (available on wiki).
In choler: angry when two words are pronounced/spelled
somewhat the same contain different
Collar: hangman’s noose meanings. Ex: “What do you do when your
wheels wear out? Retire.”

Read 1.1 and discuss: /
1. Describe Montague’s and Capulet’s reactions
and how their wives respond to them.

2. What does the Prince proclaim?

3. What are Montague and Lady Montague
concerned about, and whom are they going to
get to check into this matter?

4. Romeo believes that love is contradictory—
it’s good and bad at the same time. List the 11
comparisons of opposites Romeo uses to
describe love.

5. Why is it not going to work out for Romeo
and this girl?

6. What does Benvolio think Romeo should do,
and how does he say Romeo can accomplish
this?

Monday 11/26/12
Class Learning Objectives Homework
HOMEROOM/ What are you thankful for? “A track record doesn't guarantee a
KNIGHT TIME track star… past results don’t always
result in future success.”
AP Language Warm-Up: Review “Love is a Fallacy.” What SIGN UP FOR KNIGHT TIME

and is the story poking fun at? Why does Polly
Complete your two arguments for
reject him? Is this logical? Is love a fallacy?
Composition 11/28 (A) and 11/29 (B). See wiki for
template and sample. (located
Name the fallacies you hear:
underneath “Graduation Project”- You
http://www.thedailyshow.com/watch/thu-
will need to scroll down)
june-28-2007/immigrant-disease
Complete Fallacy Project for 12/4 (A)
http://www.thedailyshow.com/watch/wed- and 12/5 (B)
june-27-2001/stephen-wins-
Please purchase a copy of 5 Steps to a
Review logical fallacy homework and 5 AP English Language 2012-2013 (Do
fallacies from last week. not confuse this book with AP English
Literature that is a different course)
Introduce fallacy project. Share sample.
Consult partner or partners. Logical Fallacy Quiz Coming Up:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4nBgmmB2f 11/30 (A) and 12/3 (B)
v4

Learning Objectives Homework

HN English I - Read and annotate the prologue to Romeo Please TYPE a prologue sonnet for
and Juliet a different book or movie. Similar
to Shakespeare, you will need to
-Replace the underlined words (see above) include a summary of the whole
in the lines to create a new prologue—not story, maintain iambic pentameter
for Romeo and Juliet but for your own (10 syllables a line) and a
fiction or nonfiction story. Shakespearean rhyme scheme
(abab, cdcd, efef, gg). Your poem
-Practice writing a group sonnet should not exceed 14 lines.
Remember, the couplet should sum
up the poet’s conclusion at the end
of the poem. Due Wednesday,
11/28. Use “Rhyme Zone” to help
you.

BRING ROMEO AND JULIET
TOMORROW

Tuesday 11/20/12
Class Learning Objectives Homework
HOMEROOM/ What are you thankful for? “A track record doesn't guarantee a
KNIGHT TIME track star… past results don’t always
result in future success.”
AP Language Warm-Up: Logical Fallacy Match-Up. Find Please print and read “Love is a Fallacy” by
Max Shulman.
and your partner.
(http://www1.asknlearn.com/ri_Ilearning/
Composition Review logical fallacies. Take a partner English/631/elang-ilearning/page3a.htm).
“quiz”
Coming Up: You will need to outline
two arguments for 11/28 (A) and
Review logical fallacy homework. Share
11/29 (B). See wiki for template and
fallacious arguments. sample. (located underneath
“Graduation Project”- You will need to
scroll down)

Please purchase a copy of 5 Steps to a
5 AP English Language 2012-2013 (Do
not confuse this book with AP English
Literature that is a different course)

Learning Objectives Homework

HN English I -Review Petrarch sonnet conventions and Enjoy Thanksgiving 
demonstrate an understanding of how
Shakespeare shows off his own familiarity Please purchase a copy of Romeo
with sonnet conventions and, at the same and Juliet or plan on bringing your
time, upends them Holt Literature textbook following
Thanksgiving
-Compare intelligently the styles and
attitudes of the two poets

-Identify the humor and wit in Sonnet 130

Monday 11/19/12
Class Learning Objectives Homework
HOMEROOM/ What are you thankful for? “A track record doesn't guarantee a
KNIGHT TIME track star… past results don’t always
result in future success.”
AP Language Warm-Up: Logical Fallacy Match-Up. Find Please print and read “Love is a Fallacy” by
Max Shulman.
and your partner.
(http://www1.asknlearn.com/ri_Ilearning/
Composition Review logical fallacies. Take a partner
English/631/elang-ilearning/page3a.htm).

“quiz” Coming Up: You will need to outline
two arguments for 11/28 (A) and
Review logical fallacy homework. Share 11/29 (B). See wiki for template and
fallacious arguments. sample. (located underneath
“Graduation Project”- You will need to
scroll down)

Learning Objectives Homework

HN English I 1. Identify the major components of a Print and read Michael Drayton’s
sonnet “The Parting” and answer the
2. Define rhyme scheme and iambic questions. Be prepared to discuss
pentameter next class. (see wiki for handout)
3. Connect the sentiments of the modern
day songs with Petrarch
Please purchase a copy of Romeo
4. Recognize Petrarchan conventions and
how they continue to influence writing and Juliet or plan on bringing your
today Holt Literature textbook following
5. Learn how sonnets are a formalized way Thanksgiving
of expressing feeling

R&J Pre-reading questions:
1. There is such a thing as love at first sight.
2. You should know someone for at least a year
before you marry them.
3. Your parents should approve of the people
that you choose to date.
4. Parents should determine who we can and
cannot marry.

Friday 11/16/12
Class Learning Objectives Homework
HOMEROOM/ Continue working on writing an argument “A track record doesn't guarantee a
KNIGHT TIME track star… past results don’t always
result in future success.”
AP Language Warm-Up: Review simple, complex, Logical Fallacy homework (see wiki)
and compound and compound-complex
sentences Extra Credit Syntax Test AFTER
Composition SCHOOL: Friday 11/16. I will write a
new test and average your new score
Demonstrate understanding of induction
with your old score. The test is
and deduction by identifying structure of
optional. Plan on spending an hour or
argumentation. so after school.
*If you cannot make Friday, let me
Review classical oration know ahead of time so I can schedule
an alternative date.
Review syllogisms, enthymemes, Rogerian To help review sentence types: Check
and Toulmin’s logic out this website
(http://writingcenter.unc.edu/handou
Practice writing effective claims, evidence ts/sentence-patterns/)
and warrants

Learning Objectives Homework

HN English I Demonstrate understanding of the Fiction Bring in the lyrics to a song about the
Unit by taking a fiction test. Grade in class. pain of love. Be prepared to share on
Monday.
R&J Pre-reading questions:
5. There is such a thing as love at first sight. Please purchase a copy of Romeo
6. You should know someone for at least a year and Juliet or plan on bringing your
before you marry them. Holt Literature textbook following
7. Your parents should approve of the people Thanksgiving
that you choose to date.
8. Parents should determine who we can and
cannot marry.

Thursday 11/15/12
Class Learning Objectives Homework
HOMEROOM/ Continue working on writing an argument “A track record doesn't guarantee a
KNIGHT TIME track star… past results don’t always
result in future success.”
AP Language Warm-Up: Review simple, complex, Logical Fallacy homework (see wiki)
and compound and compound-complex
sentences Extra Credit Syntax Test AFTER
Composition SCHOOL: Friday 11/16. I will write a
new test and average your new score
Demonstrate understanding of induction
with your old score. The test is
and deduction by identifying structure of
optional. Plan on spending an hour or
argumentation. so after school.
*If you cannot make Friday, let me
Review classical oration know ahead of time so I can schedule
an alternative date.
Review syllogisms, enthymemes, Rogerian To help review sentence types: Check
out this website
and Toulmin’s logic (http://writingcenter.unc.edu/handou
ts/sentence-patterns/)
Practice writing effective claims, evidence
and warrants
SIGN UP FOR THE AP EXAM BY 2/15
(SEE WIKI FOR DETAILS)
AP exam fee has been decreased to
$45 this year

Learning Objectives Homework

HN English I Demonstrate understanding of Lessons 9-12 Study literature terms and multiple
by taking a vocabulary test. Grade in class. choice strategies for Fiction Unit
Test tomorrow.

Please purchase a copy of Romeo
and Juliet or plan on bringing your
Holt Literature

Wednesday 11/14/12
Class Learning Objectives Homework
HOMEROOM/ D.E.A.R. “A track record doesn't guarantee a
KNIGHT TIME track star… past results don’t always
result in future success.”
AP Language Assignment Tracker: Understanding Tone In Patterns for College Writing, read
p.536-549 (beginning with
and “Understanding Rogerian Argument”)
Warm-Up: Go over “Commas 101.” Identify
Composition nonessential words, phrases or clauses and
-Please TYPE three column notes
add appropriate punctuation. Determine if
(fallacy, definition, and example) for
sentences are punctuated correctly.
the logical fallacies p.541-543. Your
examples should not be the same
Review tone homework. examples from the book.

Draft an imaginary dialogue between your point- Extra Credit Syntax Test AFTER
of-view and opposing point-of-view. Your other SCHOOL: Friday 11/16. I will write a
voice should not merely ask questions, but must
answer thoroughly. Only make one assertion. new test and average your new score
You must do a back and forth, not lengthy with your old score. The test is
speeches in between. Begin with “I am optional. Plan on spending an hour or
convinced as a society we should…” so after school.
*If you cannot make Friday, let me
Hand back tests and various Graduation know ahead of time so I can schedule
Project assignments. an alternative date.
To help review sentence types: Check
out this website
(http://writingcenter.unc.edu/handou
ts/sentence-patterns/)

Learning Objectives Homework

HN English I Conduct a peer evaluation and conference Make necessary changes to LOTF
with peer. Make necessary revisions. paper. Please STAPLE paper and
submit in the following order
Review VCR exercises and practice  Rubric (located on wiki).
vocabulary. You will need to fill out the
top portion prior to turning
in the paper.
 Final draft of paper
 Peer Edit Sheet
 Rough draft
 LOTF Graphic Organizer
Review vocabulary. Vocabulary test
is Thursday, 11/15.
Tuesday 11/13/12
Class Learning Objectives Homework
HOMEROOM/ Simple, Complex, Compound, Compound- “A track record doesn't guarantee a
KNIGHT TIME Complex Sentences. track star… past results don’t always
result in future success.”
AP Language Assignment Tracker: Understanding Tone In Patterns for College Writing, read
p.536-549 (beginning with
and “Understanding Rogerian Argument”)
Warm-Up: Go over “Commas 101.” Identify
Composition nonessential words, phrases or clauses and
-Please TYPE three column notes
add appropriate punctuation. Determine if
(fallacy, definition, and example) for
sentences are punctuated correctly.
the logical fallacies p.541-543. Your
examples should not be the same
Review tone homework. examples from the book.

Draft an imaginary dialogue between your point- Extra Credit Syntax Test AFTER
of-view and opposing point-of-view. Your other
voice should not merely ask questions, but must SCHOOL: Friday 11/16. I will write a
answer thoroughly. Only make one assertion. new test and average your new score
You must do a back and forth, not lengthy with your old score. The test is
speeches in between. Begin with “I am optional. Plan on spending an hour or
convinced as a society we should…” so after school.
*If you cannot make Friday, let me
Hand back tests and various Graduation know ahead of time so I can schedule
Project assignments. an alternative date.
To help review sentence types: Check
out this website
(http://writingcenter.unc.edu/handou
ts/sentence-patterns/)

Learning Objectives Homework

HN English I Warm-Up:Determine if a claim is strong or 1. Finalize LOTF paper due
weak. If the claim is strong, why is it strong? Wednesday, 11/14. Do not
If it is weak, identify what would make the forget manuscript format.
claim stronger.
-Review what makes a strong claim. 2. Review vocabulary.
Evaluate your LOTF claims. Vocabulary test is Thursday,
11/15.
Play vocabulary jeopardy. Review Lesson 12
vocabulary exercises.

Return quizzes.

Friday 11/9/12
Class Learning Objectives Homework
HOMEROOM/ Simple, Complex, Compound, Compound- “A track record doesn't guarantee a
KNIGHT TIME Complex Sentences. track star… past results don’t always
result in future success.”
AP Language Turn in the following: Complete Rhetorical Analysis
and  Updated Works Cited/ Thesis “Introduction to Tone” (see Wiki)
Updates
Composition  Graphic Organizer with claims and
SIGN UP FOR THE AP EXAM BY 2/15
counterclaims
(SEE WIKI FOR DETAILS)
AP exam fee has been decreased to
Demonstrate understanding of syntax, $45 this year
schemes and tropes by taking the test (50
minutes max). We will grade in class.
Learning Objectives Homework

HN English I Assignment Tracker: Check LOTF graphic 3. Complete Lesson 12 in VCR
organizer. (p.82-88). Complete
exercises 12A, 12B and 12C.
Demonstrate understanding of literature
terms by taking the Literature Term Quiz. 4. Finalize LOTF paper due
Grade in class. Wednesday, 11/14. Do not
forget manuscript format.
Review vocabulary and poems from
yesterday.

Thursday 11/8/12
Class Learning Objectives Homework
HOMEROOM/ Return to Homeroom. Report Card Distribution. “A track record doesn't guarantee a
KNIGHT TIME track star… past results don’t always
result in future success.”
AP Language Turn in the following: Complete Rhetorical Analysis
and  Updated Works Cited/ Thesis “Introduction to Tone” (see Wiki)
Updates
Composition  Graphic Organizer with claims and
SIGN UP FOR THE AP EXAM BY 2/15
counterclaims
(SEE WIKI FOR DETAILS)
AP exam fee has been decreased to
Demonstrate understanding of syntax, $45 this year
schemes and tropes by taking the test (50
minutes max). We will grade in class.

Learning Objectives Homework

HN English I Review any questionable terms from Complete LOTF graphic organizer
literature list for Friday. The more work you put
into the graphic organizer, the
Poetry Walk-Around: You will have 8-10 better your paper will be.
minutes at each station. Your task is to do
the following: Study for Literature Terms Quiz
(make flashcards of each term)
1) Read the poem(s) aloud in each station.
2) Consider the title of the poem. What does it
tell you about the poem's subject, tone, and
genre?
3) What is your initial impression of the poem's
subject?
4) What is going on in it? Who is talking? To
whom? Under what circumstances? Where?
About what? Why? Is a story being told? Is
something--tangible or intangible--being
described?
5) How does this poem relate to LOTF?
6) What lingering questions do you have?

Wednesday 11/7/12
Class Learning Objectives Homework
HOMEROOM/ D.E.A.R. “A track record doesn't guarantee a
KNIGHT TIME track star… past results don’t always
result in future success.”
AP Language Turn in “Improving Sentence Style” 1. Works Cited and Thesis sheet (due
11/8 and 11/9). You will need 11
and sources total (at least two of your
1. Read JFK’s Inaugural Address and
Composition indicate what trope or scheme is used. sources should illustrate counter
Identify each trope of scheme in the opinions).
parenthesis located next to each bolded
example. Tropes and schemes will be 2. Fill out the graphic organizer for
used more than once. claims and counterclaims (Due 11/8
and 11/9). Available on wiki under
2. Write an argumentative thesis that “Graduation Project.”
identifies three tropes and or
3. Study for the Syntax and
schemes AND states JFK’s purpose
Schemes/Tropes Test on 11/8 and
11/9
3. Review “Eleven Serious Issues in SIGN UP FOR THE AP EXAM BY 2/15
English” (SEE WIKI FOR DETAILS)
AP exam fee has been decreased to
$45 this year

Learning Objectives Homework
HN English I -Identify what makes an effective quote Read p.76-82. Complete exercises
sandwich 11A, 11B and 11C.

-Evaluate quote sandwiches, write lead-in Complete LOTF graphic organizer
for quotes, and write an explanation for for Friday. The more work you put
provided quotes into the graphic organizer, the
better your paper will be.
-Introduce the LOTF Essay (due 11/14).
Begin filling out graphic organizer.

Monday 11/5/12
Class Learning Objectives Homework
HOMEROOM/ Review Sentence Types (simple, compound, “A track record doesn't guarantee a
KNIGHT TIME complex, compound-complex). track star… past results don’t always
result in future success.”
AP Language Turn in “Improving Sentence Style” 1. Works Cited and Thesis sheet (due
11/8 and 11/9). You will need 11
and sources total (at least two of your
4. Read JFK’s Inaugural Address and
Composition indicate what trope or scheme is used. sources should illustrate counter
Identify each trope of scheme in the opinions).
parenthesis located next to each bolded
example. Tropes and schemes will be 2. Fill out the graphic organizer for
used more than once. claims and counterclaims (Due 11/8
and 11/9). Available on wiki under
5. Write an argumentative thesis that “Graduation Project.”
identifies three tropes and or
3. Study for the Syntax and
schemes AND states JFK’s purpose
Schemes/Tropes Test on 11/8 and
11/9
6. Review “Eleven Serious Issues in SIGN UP FOR THE AP EXAM BY 2/15
English” (SEE WIKI FOR DETAILS)
AP exam fee has been decreased to
$45 this year

Learning Objectives Homework

HN English I Demonstrate your understanding of LOTF by Define “Literature Terms” in your
taking a reading quiz. You may use your notebook.
book.

Review reading quizzes in class.
Return DO IO PA PN quizzes.

Friday 11/2/12
Class Learning Objectives Homework
HOMEROOM/ Review “does” of Says/Does Analysis “A track record doesn't guarantee a
KNIGHT TIME -Practice “does” words on a sentence track star… past results don’t always
result in future success.”
AP Language Warm-Up: Match-Up Game. You will either 1. Revisit your narrative, and follow
have a scheme or trope or an example. Find the “Improving Sentence Style”
and worksheet (available on wiki). You
your pair. Be prepared to explain why you
Composition are correct. should type your answers directly on
the handout. You will need to
resubmit both your paper and this
-Take a partner quiz and test your
completed sheet next class.
knowledge.
2. Works Cited and Thesis sheet (due
Exit Slip: Scheme/Trope Challenge 11/8 and 11/9). You will need 11
Write a quick narrative utilizing 6-8 of the sources total (at least two of your
schemes and tropes. sources should illustrate counter
opinions).
Hand back narratives.
3. Fill out the graphic organizer for
claims and counterclaims (Due 11/8
and 11/9). Available on wiki under
“Graduation Project.”

Upcoming Dates:
Syntax and Schemes/Tropes Test on
11/8 and 11/9

Learning Objectives Homework

HN English I Demonstrate your understanding of direct Finish LOTF. There may or may
objects, indirect objects, predicate not be a reading quiz on
nominatives and predicate adjectives by
Monday 
taking a quiz. You also will demonstrate your
ability to dissect sentences based on what
you know about parts of speech.

Grade quizzes in class and discuss.

Finish discussing midterms.

Finish Ch.10 discussion of LOTF.

Thursday 11/1/12
Class Learning Objectives Homework
HOMEROOM/ Says/Does Practice “A track record doesn't guarantee a
KNIGHT TIME track star… past results don’t always
result in future success.”
AP Language Warm-Up: Match-Up Game. You will either 1. Revisit your narrative, and follow
have a scheme or trope or an example. Find the “Improving Sentence Style”
and worksheet (available on wiki). You
your pair. Be prepared to explain why you
Composition are correct. should type your answers directly on
the handout. You will need to
resubmit both your paper and this
-Take a partner quiz and test your
completed sheet next class.
knowledge.
2. Works Cited and Thesis sheet (due
Exit Slip: Scheme/Trope Challenge 11/8 and 11/9). You will need 11
Write a quick narrative utilizing 6-8 of the sources total (at least two of your
schemes and tropes. sources should illustrate counter
opinions).
Hand back narratives.
3. Fill out the graphic organizer for
claims and counterclaims (Due 11/8
and 11/9). Available on wiki under
“Graduation Project.”

Upcoming Dates:
Syntax and Schemes/Tropes Test on
11/8 and 11/9

Learning Objectives Homework

HN English I Warm-Up: Write a sentence that contains a Study for the Grammar Quiz. You
direct object. Now write a sentence that should know how to:
contains anindirect object. Finally write a
sentence that contains a predicate -Define a direct object, indirect
objective, predicate nominative, and
nominative or predicate adjective. Practice
predicate adjective
dissecting sentences.
-Dissect sentences and identify the:
Review VCR exercises Subject (don’t forget hidden “you”)
Verb
Direct Object
Discuss rationalization, tying of Wilfred, Jack
Indirect Object
and disguise, and removing Piggy’s glasses
Prepositional Phrases
Predicate Nominative
-Hand back Midterms Predicate Adjective
Articles
Adjectives

Finish LOTF for Monday

Wednesday 10/31/12
Class Learning Objectives Homework
HOMEROOM/ D.E.A.R “A track record doesn't guarantee a
KNIGHT TIME track star… past results don’t always
result in future success.”
AP Language Turn in sentence patterns homework. Create three-column notes for
schemes and tropes. You will need to
and Warm-Up: “While we do these things, these identify the scheme/trope, definition,
Composition deeply momentous things, let us be very clear, and example. Follow model on
and make very clear to all the world, what our handout.
motives and our objects are.”
– Woodrow Wilson, “President Woodrow Wilson Next Graduation Project Benchmark:
Presents an Ideal to the War Congress” 11 Sources due 11/8 (A) and 11/9 (B)

1. How would you describe the rhetorical SIGN UP FOR THE AP EXAM BY 2/15
structure of this sentence (Hint: The subject and verb (SEE WIKI FOR DETAILS)
are delayed until the final part of the sentence). Why did AP exam fee has been decreased to
Wilson want to create syntactic tension and $45 this year
emphasize his ideas at the end of the sentence?
What idea is he stressing? You only need one form and one
check written for all of your AP exams
2. How would the sentence change if we (i.e. – you can have a check written for
rewrote it as, “Our motives and objects must be $135 for 3 exams and turn that in with
clear to all the world while we do these deeply only one form – filled out completely
momentous things”? and turned in to the Main Office in the
morning). You must drop these off in
- Analyze Queen Elizabeth I’s diction, imagery, the mornings to Ms. Lang or Ms.
and sentence structure to achieve her purposein Schroeder.
her speech to her troops at Tilbury, 1588.

-Practice identifying cumulative, periodic and
inverted sentences

-Review Benny Paret Syntax Chart

Learning Objectives Homework
HN English I Warm-Up: Review direct/indirect objects Read Ch.10 and complete
and subject complements (predicate
nominatives and predicate adjectives). focus questions (on
Identify each part of speech in practice handout)
examples.

-Discuss LOTF graphic organizer. What does
Read p.68-73 in VCR.
the LOTF symbolize? Complete exercises 10A,
10B and 10C.
-Who is responsible for Simon’s death? Was
his death an accident or murder?
Use text to support your claims.

-Compare text to clips from the movie
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w9NwT7ib
mJ0 (1990)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oJE6lsOi4W
8 (1963)

Tuesday 10/30/12
Class Learning Objectives Homework
HOMEROOM/ Study Hall “A track record doesn't guarantee a
KNIGHT TIME track star… past results don’t always
result in future success.”
AP Language Turn in sentence patterns homework. Create three-column notes for
schemes and tropes. You will need to
and Warm-Up: “While we do these things, these identify the scheme/trope, definition,
Composition deeply momentous things, let us be very clear, and example. Follow model on
and make very clear to all the world, what our handout.
motives and our objects are.”
– Woodrow Wilson, “President Woodrow Wilson Next Graduation Project Benchmark:
Presents an Ideal to the War Congress” 11 Sources due 11/8 (A) and 11/9 (B)

-Practice identifying cumulative, periodic and
inverted sentences

-Review Benny Paret Syntax Chart

Learning Objectives Homework

HN English I Meet Mrs. Pfeuffer in the Media Center for a 1. Complete LOTF Ch.8 Graphic
library overview. Organizer (see Wiki for
worksheet)
Discuss Ch.7-8
1. Ralph’s symbolic cleaning 2. Read Ch.9 in LOTF
2. Simon’s ominous prediction
3. Robert and the pig game
4. Killing the Sow and language
5. What is The Lord of the Flies?

-Share letters from characters

Friday 10/26/12
Class Learning Objectives Homework
HOMEROOM/ Study Hall “A track record doesn't guarantee a
KNIGHT TIME track star… past results don’t always
result in future success.”
AP Language Turn in STAPLED narratives. 1. Read and complete “The
(rubric final copy rough draft) Death of Benny Paret” Syntax
and Chart.
Composition -Examine sentence patterns and variety for
an effect 2. Type examples of each of the
-Practice identifying the syntax within a sentence types (declarative,
interrogative, imperative,
single sentence exclamatory, simple, compound,
-Utilize the syntax chart to analyze syntax complex, compound-complex,
-Practice analyzing syntax in a passage loose/cumulative, periodic, balanced,
basic, inverted, telegraphic, medium
and long.) In addition to labeling
each sentence, please provide
a brief explanation as to how
your sentence exemplifies
each pattern.

3. Please read “Who Killed Benny
Paret” (p. 321-322 in
Patterns). Do Cousin’s graphic
descriptions convince you that
boxing should be outlawed?
Explain.

Benny Paret’s fight:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vB
NQNwCyYqk

Next Graduation Project Benchmark:
11 Sources due 11/8 (A) and 11/9 (B)
Learning Objectives Homework

HN English I Demonstrate understanding of VCR Lessons Read Ch.7-8 for Tuesday.
1-8 by taking a test. Grade in class. Focus Questions:

Discuss LOTF “Continuum of Change” 1. Why does Ralph want to clean
himself up, symbolically?
Exit Ticket: Assign characters for “letter
2. Simon gives Ralph a prediction.
home”
What is it? What is ominous in Simon's
prediction?

3. How do the boys play with Robert?
Why is that not play?How does Ralph
react to the game? How does a chant
affect them? How do chants like these
affect the group?

4. What language is used to describe
the killing of the sow? What is the sex
of the pig? Why do you think Golding
makes this choice?

5. What is The Lord of the Flies?

Thursday 10/25/12
Class Learning Objectives Homework
HOMEROOM/ Study Hall “A track record doesn't guarantee a
KNIGHT TIME track star… past results don’t always
result in future success.”
AP Language Turn in STAPLED narratives. 4. Read and complete “The
(rubric final copy rough draft) Death of Benny Paret” Syntax
and Chart.
Composition -Examine sentence patterns and variety for
an effect 5. Type examples of each of the
-Practice identifying the syntax within a sentence types (declarative,
single sentence interrogative, imperative,
exclamatory, simple, compound,
-Utilize the syntax chart to analyze syntax complex, compound-complex,
-Practice analyzing syntax in a passage loose/cumulative, periodic, balanced,
basic, inverted, telegraphic, medium
and long.) In addition to labeling
each sentence, please provide
a brief explanation as to how
your sentence exemplifies
each pattern.

6. Please read “Who Killed Benny
Paret” (p. 321-322 in
Patterns). Do Cousin’s graphic
descriptions convince you that
boxing should be outlawed?
Explain.

Benny Paret’s fight:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vB
NQNwCyYqk

Next Graduation Project Benchmark:
11 Sources due 11/8 (A) and 11/9 (B)
Learning Objectives Homework

HN English I Warm-Up: Introduce direct/indirect objects 1. Study for the vocabulary
and subject complements. Label sentences test. The focus will be on
accordingly. lessons 7 and 8, however
you are responsible for
Review Ch.6 and discuss homework knowing the words from
questions (Beast from air, Jack and the lessons 1-8.You will need to
beast, and Simon). know Latin and Greek roots,
synonyms and antonyms,
Create a “Continuum of Change” chart. how to use the words in a
Identify what the kids were like when they sentence, AND words from
arrived; what they are like in Ch.5-6; and past lists. Note: I might use
what you think they will be like by the some roots from other lists.
book’s end. You must be specific and explain
WHY you think the character does or will 2. Finish assigned character’s
change in the novel and provide textual letter home.
support.
3. Read Ch.7-8 for Tuesday.
Free Writing: You will be assigned a
character (Simon, Piggy, Roger, Sam/Eric,
Ralph or Jack). Your task is to write a letter
“home.” The goal is to sound like your
character. This should not just be a
summary of events that took place, but
rather identify what the character is feeling,
thinking or concerned about at this point in
time.

Wednesday 10/24/12
Class Learning Objectives Homework
HOMEROOM/ Study Hall- Prepare for Midterms “A track record doesn't guarantee a
KNIGHT TIME track star… past results don’t always
result in future success.”
AP Language Peer Edit #1: Check your partner’s seven Finalize narrative and STAPLE before
sources for correct MLA format. Read the class. Paginate according to
and manuscript format.
thesis. Is the thesis making an effective
Composition argument or merely informing/analyzing?
Top: Rubric (complete student
Submit.
portion prior to turning in.
If you are missing
Peer Edit #2: In groups of four, you will have something, FIX IT. Rubric
three people read your story. Each person will available on wiki under
be in charge of marking up your text and “Narration- Peer Edit
commenting on the effectiveness of a different Sheet”)
component of a rubric. When they are finished Middle: Your final paper (clean,
evaluating for their components, they will write polished, and in proper
a short note explaining what you did well and manuscript form)
suggestions for growth. Bottom: Rough draft with peer’s
comments.
Conference with peers and reflect on writing.
Next Graduation Project Benchmark:
Hand back quizzes. 11 Sources due 11/8 (A) and 11/9 (B)
Learning Objectives Homework

HN English I Demonstrate understanding of grammar Study for Midterm:
and reading comprehension by taking the  Review grammar (subjects,
English I Midterm. verbs- action, linking,
helping, prepositions,
OR punctuating titles)
 Reading Comprehension
- Hand back speeches and quizzes passages
-Quick Vocab review with book
-Demonstrate understanding of vocabulary Finish Lesson 9 from VCR. Read Ch.
by competing in VCR Jeopardy 6 from LOTF.
-Begin Lesson 9 and complete 9A, 9B and 9C
-Begin Ch.6 of LOTF Focus Questions:
1) What is the “Beast from
Midterms: Air”?
1st/3rd Block: Tuesday 2) Is Jack actually afraid of the
2nd/ 4th Block: Wednesday beast or just using the
littleuns’ fear to manipulate
the group? Make sure to
cite evidence from the text
to support you claim.
3) Why is Simon considered an
outsider by the group? Use
evidence to support your
response.
Tuesday 10/23/12
Class Learning Objectives Homework
HOMEROOM/ Study Hall- Prepare for Midterms “A track record doesn't guarantee a
KNIGHT TIME track star… past results don’t always
result in future success.”
AP Language Peer Edit #1: Check your partner’s seven Finalize narrative and STAPLE before
sources for correct MLA format. Read the class. Paginate according to
and manuscript format.
thesis. Is the thesis making an effective
Composition argument or merely informing/analyzing?
Top: Rubric (complete student
Submit.
portion prior to turning in.
If you are missing
Peer Edit #2: In groups of four, you will have something, FIX IT. Rubric
three people read your story. Each person will available on wiki under
be in charge of marking up your text and “Narration- Peer Edit
commenting on the effectiveness of a different Sheet”)
component of a rubric. When they are finished Middle: Your final paper (clean,
evaluating for their components, they will write polished, and in proper
a short note explaining what you did well and manuscript form)
suggestions for growth. Bottom: Rough draft with peer’s
comments.
Conference with peers and reflect on writing.
Next Graduation Project Benchmark:
Hand back quizzes. 11 Sources due 11/8 (A) and 11/9 (B)
Learning Objectives Homework

Monday 10/22/12
Exciting UPDATE: We’re having a BABY GIRL 
Class Learning Objectives Homework
HOMEROOM/ Can you decipher text talk? “A track record doesn't guarantee a
KNIGHT TIME track star… past results don’t always
result in future success.”
AP Language Demonstrate your understanding of MLA 1) Compose your narrative (two typed
and argumentative thesis statements by pages).
and
taking a quiz (20 minutes max). Grade in
Composition class. 2) Find three additional articles that
you will incorporate into your paper.
By the next source check, you should
Introduce narrative. Begin to brainstorm.
have seven total. Update your Works
Cited and add your updated thesis to
Review “Living Under Circe’s Spell.” Turn in. thesis document (Note: After “Thesis
10/17 Deadline” write “Thesis 10/23
Hand back thesis and source list. Deadline.”) Staple both documents
together and bring to class.
Learning Objectives Homework

HN English I Turn in speech evaluation. Study for Midterm:
 Review vocabulary
-Demonstrate understanding of Ch.4 and 5 (subjects, verbs- action,
by taking an open-book reading quiz. Discuss linking, helping,
and grade in class. prepositions, punctuating
titles)
Midterms:  Reading Comprehension
1st/3rd Block: Tuesday passages
2nd/ 4th Block: Wednesday
*BRING VOCABULARY BOOKS AND
LOTF for days you are not testing*
Friday10/19/12
Class Learning Objectives Homework
HOMEROOM/ 1st Period: 7:25-8:36 “A track record doesn't guarantee a
KNIGHT TIME 2nd Period: 8:41-9:50 track star… past results don’t always
1st Lunch: 9:50-10:15 result in future success.”
3rd Period: 10:20-11:29
4th Period: 11:34-12:40
Homeroom: 12:45-12:50
PEP RALLY!!!
AP Language Demonstrate your understanding of MLA 1) Compose your narrative (two typed
and argumentative thesis statements by pages).
and
taking a quiz (20 minutes max). Grade in
Composition class. 2) Find three additional articles that
you will incorporate into your paper.
By the next source check, you should
Introduce narrative. Begin to brainstorm.
have seven total.Update your Works
Cited and add your updated thesis to
Review “Living Under Circe’s Spell.” Turn in. thesis document (Note: After “Thesis
10/17 Deadline” write “Thesis 10/23
Hand back thesis and source list. Deadline.”) Staple both documents
together and bring to class.
Learning Objectives Homework

HN English I -Demonstrate public speaking skills by 1. Read Ch.4-5 of LOTF for
delivering narrative speech Monday.

-Record performances. Focus Question:
What do the focus on hunting
and the desire to kill a pig reveal
about the boys’ understanding of
life, violence, power and control?

2. Type your Speech Reflection
for Monday. Follow
manuscript form.

Thursday 10/18/12
Class Learning Objectives Homework
HOMEROOM/ Dissect sentences and identify parts of speech “A track record doesn't guarantee a
KNIGHT TIME track star… past results don’t always
result in future success.”
AP Language Warm-Up: Switch papers. Peer review MLA -MLA and argumentative thesis quiz
format following format. Turn in. next class (review my notes/peer edit
and on wiki)
Composition
Assignment Tracker: “Shooting an Elephant” -Read “Living Under Circe’s Spell.”
-Review “the real nature of imperialism” Practice “Says/Does analysis.” (see
Orwell’s intentions, the elephant’s misery, wiki)
Orwell’s editorial comments
Coming-Up: Next source check
10/23(A) and 10/24 (B). Find three
-B Day Review Says/Does Analysis additional articles that you will
incorporate into your paper. By the
next source check, you should have
seven total.
Learning Objectives Homework

HN English I Put your name on top of the rubric and turn 3. Read Ch.4-5 of LOTF for
in. I will shuffle the rubrics and determine Monday.
the order.
4. Type your Speech Reflection
-Review audience participation for Monday. Follow
manuscript form.
-Demonstrate public speaking skills by
delivering narrative speech

-Record performances.

Wednesday 10/17/12
Class Learning Objectives Homework
HOMEROOM/ PSAT : 7:20-10:30 “A track record doesn't guarantee a
KNIGHT TIME 1st Block: 10:50-11:17 track star… past results don’t always
1st Lunch 11:10-11:35 result in future success.”
2nd Block: 11:40-12:30
3rd Block: 12:35-1:10
4th Block: 1:15-2:10

AP Language Warm-Up: Switch papers. Peer review MLA -MLA and argumentative thesis quiz
format following format. Turn in. next class (review my
and notes/peerediton wiki)
Composition Assignment Tracker: “Shooting an Elephant”
-Read “Living Under Circe’s Spell.”
-Review “the real nature of imperialism”
Practice “Says/Does analysis.” (see
Orwell’s intentions, the elephant’s misery,
wiki)
Orwell’s editorial comments
Coming-Up: Next source check
-B Day Review Says/Does Analysis 10/23(A) and 10/24 (B). Find three
additional articles that you will
incorporate into your paper. By the
next source check, you should have
seven total.
Learning Objectives Homework

HN English I -Review vocabulary from Lesson 7. 5. PRACTICE YOUR SPEECH.
Complete exercises 7 & 8 (p.56-57).
6. Bring a recording device
-Review public speaking techniques (cell phone or camera). If
you do not have access to
-Review Ch.3 from LOTF one of these at home, ask a
Examine the argument between Jack and Ralph. friend in class to borrow a
What might their fight be symbolic of? recording device. Figure this
Hint: Jack and Ralph each represent something quite
specific.
out ahead of time vs. before
2. Check out Simon and his interactions with the you
“littluns.” What do his actions tell you about his
character? 7. Read Ch.4-5 of LOTFfor
Hint: Simon, in some ways, is neither like Ralph nor Monday.
Jack.

Hand back LOTF quizzes

Tuesday 10/16/12
Class Learning Objectives Homework
HOMEROOM/ Review Prepositions “A track record doesn't guarantee a
Adverbs and Adjectives track star… past results don’t always
KNIGHT TIME Hard to find subjects result in future success.”
AP Language Warm-Up: How do you cite 1) Please type your thesis on a
separate sheet of paper.Typeaccording
and sources? to the model below.
Composition -Go over an argumentative thesis
Thesis 10/17 Deadline: [Insert
argumentative thesis here]
Review Donald Murray’s “The
2) You will need to print and annotate
Stranger in this Photo is Me”
four articles (one article that supports
your position, one article that negates
-Sherman Alexie’s “Indian your position, a primary source, and a
Education” exercise scholarly journal piece)

3) Create a “Works Cited” page
-Hand back Diction Quizzes following notes and sample
(http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/re
Extra Point for Question #10. I source/747/12/). Note that entries are
will accept “jargon” for “trading alphabetical and not proceeded by
numbers. Pay attention to indentation
paint” and spacing.

4) Read George Orwell’s “Shooting an
Elephant” (117-123) in Patterns.
Answer questions (Comprehension #3,
Purpose and Audience #1-3, Style and
Structure 3-4)
Class Learning Objectives Homework

HN English I Demonstrate your understanding of LOTF by 1. Read Ch. 3. Answer the
taking a pop quiz. Grade in class. following:
1. Examine the argument between Jack
Discuss Ch.1-2. and Ralph. What might their fight be
symbolic of?
Hint: Jack and Ralph each represent
Begin Ch.3 something quite specific.
2. Check out Simon and his interactions
with the “littluns.” What do his actions tell
you about his character?
Hint: Simon, in some ways, is neither like
Ralph nor Jack.

2. Practice your speech.

Monday 10/15/12
Class Learning Objectives Homework
HOMEROOM/ Adverb or Adjective? “A track record doesn't guarantee a
Identify prepositions track star… past results don’t always
KNIGHT TIME
result in future success.”
AP Language Warm-Up: How do you cite 1) Please type your thesis on a
separate sheet of paper.Typeaccording
and sources? to the model below.
Composition -Go over an argumentative thesis
Thesis 10/17 Deadline: [Insert
argumentative thesis here]
Review Donald Murray’s “The
2) You will need to print and annotate
Stranger in this Photo is Me” four articles (one article that supports
your position, one article that negates
your position, a primary source, and a
-Sherman Alexie’s “Indian scholarly journal piece)
Education” exercise
3) Create a “Works Cited” page
following notes and sample
-Hand back Diction Quizzes (http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/re
source/747/12/). Note that entries are
Extra Point for Question #10. I alphabetical and not proceeded by
will accept “jargon” for “trading numbers. Pay attention to indentation
and spacing.
paint”
4) Read George Orwell’s “Shooting an
Elephant” (117-123) in Patterns.
Answer questions (Comprehension #3,
Purpose and Audience #1-3, Style and
Structure 3-4)
Class Learning Objectives Homework

HN English I Warm-Up: Practice delivering a speech to Finish reading Chapters 1-2. There
two peers following rubric provided on may or may not be a reading quiz
handout. tomorrow 

-Subject/predicate review
- Introduce “Hard-to-Find Subjects”
-Identify subjects in orders, directions, and
inverted sentences
- Practice finding subjects in
orders/directions and inverted sentences

Understanding Power and Control and Their
Impact (play the “I’m Going to a Party and
Bringing_________________”)
Rules:
1) Leaders will run the game.
2) Classmates will offer items and
leaders will accept or decline based
on rules
3) Debrief about “the party”

Friday 10/12/12
Class Learning Objectives Homework
HOMEROOM/ Adverb or Adjective? “A track record doesn't guarantee a
Identify prepositions track star… past results don’t always
KNIGHT TIME
result in future success.”
AP Language PEPS Print and read Donald Murray’s
“The Stranger in this Photo is Me.”
and Demonstrate understanding of diction Answer the questions that follow.
Composition by taking the diction test. Grade in
Upcoming Deadlines: Thesis and
class. st
1 source check due 10/17 and
10/18.You will need to print and
Review “Says/Does” Analysis annotate four articles (one article that
supports your position, one article that
negates your position, a primary source,
and a scholarly journal piece). In addition,
you will need to complete a Works Cited
at this time. I will go over specifics next
week, but you should start looking for
articles. ProQuest is a great place to start.
Class Learning Objectives Homework

HN English I PEPS 1) Prepare five note cards for your
speech. Practice. See directions on
-Check sentences for confusing shifts in handout.
tense We will practice delivering
-Complete sentences using the correct tense speeches Monday.
-Supply appropriate verbs for each missing
verb in a paragraph 2) Read Ch.1 of LOTFand answer
-Circle verbs that shift incorrectly the reading questions forTuesday.
Do not use your Kindle or any sort of electronic
device. You will need the paper copy. Bring
-Introduce the Narrative Speech book to class daily.

-Hand back narrative and POS quizzes Note: Ch.1 is a long chapter. It is in
your best interest to start reading
the chapter this week. We will have
an additional reading assignment
Monday night.

Thursday 10/11/12
Class Learning Objectives Homework
HOMEROOM/ Create your own test. Design sentences that use “A track record doesn't guarantee a
nouns, prepositions, adverbs, adjectives, verbs track star… past results don’t always
KNIGHT TIME (action, transitive, intransitive, linking, helping) result in future success.”
pronouns, articles, conjunctions. Then underline the
part of speech you wish to test and see if your
partner guesses correctly. NOTE: Do not write the
parts of speech in order.

AP Language Demonstrate understanding of diction Print and read Donald Murray’s
and by taking the diction test. Grade in “The Stranger in this Photo is Me.”
Answer the questions that follow.
Composition class.
Upcoming Deadlines: Thesis and
Review “Says/Does” Analysis 1st source check due 10/17 and
10/18.You will need to print and
annotate four articles (one article that
supports your position, one article that
negates your position, a primary source,
and a scholarly journal piece). In addition,
you will need to complete a Works Cited
at this time. I will go over specifics next
week, but you should start looking for
articles. ProQuest is a great place to start.
Class Learning Objectives Homework

HN English I Demonstrate understanding of nouns, Complete VCR Lesson 8. Read
prepositions, adverbs, adjectives, p.50- 56 and complete
verbs (action, transitive, intransitive, exercises 8A, 8B and 8C.
linking, helping) pronouns, articles,
conjunctions by taking the parts of
speech quiz.

Wednesday 10/10/12 (3o Min. Blocks)
Class Learning Objectives Homework
HOMEROOM/ PLAN TEST (7:25-10:55) “A track record doesn't guarantee a
KNIGHT TIME 1St: 11:00-11:30 track star… past results don’t always
Lunch: 11:30-12:10 result in future success.”
2nd: 12:15-1:00
3rd: 1:05-1:35
4th: 1:40-2:15
AP Language Warm-Up: “Meanwhile the United States Study for the diction test
and Army, thirsting for revenge, was prowling -Review notes on monosyllabic,
the country north and west of the Black polysyllabic diction
Composition Hills, killing Indians wherever they could be - Understand the difference
found.”—Dee Brown, Bury my Heart at between slang, jargon and
Wounded Knee idiomatic diction
1. What are the connotations of -Know the difference between
thirsting? What feelings are evoked connotation and denotation
by this diction? - Study the diction vocabulary
2. What are the connotations of words!
prowling? What kinds of animals -Additional words: euphonious and
prowl? What attitude toward the cacophonous
U.S. army does this diction convey?

-Review diction vocabulary and passages. Diction Test 10/11
Turn in diction homework.
(A) 10/12 (B)
-Introduce a Says/Does Analysis

Class Learning Objectives Homework

HN English I Warm-Up: Should Rainsford be Parts of Speech Quiz
charged with first degree murder? Thursday 10/12
Support your position with details - Review nouns, prepositions,
from “The Most Dangerous Game.” adverbs, adjectives, verbs (action,
transitive, intransitive, linking,
-Review Vocabulary. Start Ch.8? helping) pronouns, articles,
conjunctions
-Identify parts of speech based on
description
-Identify an underlined word and
determine part of speech
-Know when to underline, put
quotes or leave the title alone
-Know your prepositions!

Tuesday 10/9/12
Class Learning Objectives Homework
HOMEROOM/ Review Verbs (Intransitive/Transitive, linking,
KNIGHT TIME helping)
AP Language Warm-Up: “Meanwhile the United States Study for the diction test
and Army, thirsting for revenge, was prowling -Review notes on monosyllabic,
the country north and west of the Black polysyllabic diction
Composition Hills, killing Indians wherever they could be - Understand the difference
found.”—Dee Brown, Bury my Heart at between slang, jargon and
Wounded Knee idiomatic diction
3. What are the connotations of -Know the difference between
thirsting? What feelings are evoked connotation and denotation
by this diction? - Study the diction vocabulary
4. What are the connotations of words!
prowling? What kinds of animals
prowl? What attitude toward the
U.S. army does this diction convey? Diction Test 10/11 (A)
10/12 (B)
-Review diction vocabulary and passages.
Turn in diction homework.

-Introduce a Says/Does Analysis

Class Learning Objectives Homework

HN English I Warm-Up: What is “game” as it 1. VCR p.45-50 and
relates to hunting – give TWO complete exercises
possible answers, and describe what 7A-7C
would make each the “most
dangerous.”
2. Parts of Speech Quiz
Pop Assignment on Richard Connell’s Thursday 10/12
“The Most Dangerous Game.”

Grade in class.

Discuss “The Most Dangerous Game”
“Ironically, Zaroff’s belief in his
invincibility as a hunter weakens him
and causes his defeat.” Support or
challenge this statement.

What is “the most dangerous game”?
Why does General Zaroff consider this
game to be so dangerous?

What statement is Connell making
about hunting?

Monday 10/8/12
Class Learning Objectives Homework
HOMEROOM/ Focus Topics
KNIGHT TIME Vocab Review
AP Language Assignment Tracker: “The 1) Look up and learn diction
and words
Rattler” Annotations 2) Find examples that
Composition exemplify six of the diction
AP Pep Talk- Parent Assist, words (see handout for
more details)
grades, high expectations,
**UPDATED LATE POLICY**
tutoring  No late work
 One day late = 50%
Warm-Up: Determine positive deduction of the assessed
value
and negative connotations.  If the unit of study from
Change sentences to reflect the which the assignment was
correct word based on diction. given is assessed before the
assignment is submitted, a
grade of zero is given.
1) Review “The Rattler” and  If the assignment isn't
“Snake” turned in, a grade of zero is
assigned.

2) Hand back summer reading
and Huck Finn defense Coming Up: Diction Test
papers. 10/11 (A) 10/12 (B)

Class Learning Objectives Homework

HN English I TURN IN PAPER STAPLED Read “The Most
(RUBRIC + FINAL + ROUGH DRAFT) Dangerous Game” p.60-80
in Holt McDougal
Warm-Up: Label the part of speech
underlined, determine if a verb is
Literature. There may or
acting as a linking or active verb, may not be a pop quiz
identify helping verbs, and name covering the material
prepositions. tomorrow.

-Review elements of short fiction Coming Up:
(exposition, rising action, climax, Parts of Speech Quiz
falling action, resolution)
Thursday 10/12
-Review literary terms (suspense,
foreshadowing, conflict, point of view,
irony, symbol, tone)

-Discuss “A Sound of Thunder”/Pop
Assignment Quiz

-Hand back nonfiction and vocabulary
tests
Friday 10/5/12
Class Learning Objectives Homework
HOMEROOM/ Self Portraits
KNIGHT TIME Where are you going for Knight Time?
AP Language Assignment Tracker: “The 3) Look up and learn diction
and words
Rattler” Annotations 4) Find examples that
Composition exemplify six of the diction
AP Pep Talk- Parent Assist, words (see handout for
more details)
grades, high expectations,
tutoring **UPDATED LATE POLICY**
 No late work
 One day late = 50%
Warm-Up: Determine positive deduction of the assessed
and negative connotations. value
Change sentences to reflect the  If the unit of study from
which the assignment was
correct word based on diction.
given is assessed before the
assignment is submitted, a
3) Review “The Rattler” and grade of zero is given.
 If the assignment isn't
“Snake”
turned in, a grade of zero is
assigned.
4) Hand back summer reading
and Huck Finn defense
papers.

Class Learning Objectives Homework

HN English I 1. Demonstrate your understanding of 1. Revise narrative based on
VCR Lessons 1-6 by taking a test (60 feedback from peer review.
minutes). STAPLE your paper in the
following order:
2. Grade tests in class.
TOP: Rubric (on wiki)
MIDDLE: Final Narrative
BOTTOM: Rough Draft

Note: You need to assign yourself a
score and provide an explanation
prior to handing in the paper.
2. Read “A Sound of
Thunder” by Ray Bradbury
p.38-52. Be prepared to
discuss.

Thursday 10/4/12
Class Learning Objectives Homework
HOMEROOM/ Self Portraits
KNIGHT TIME Where are you going for Knight Time?
AP Language Warm-Up: -Finish analyzing AP passage
1) Bernard Colossi writes that Calixta and
and Alcée reach out impulsively "for what they -Please print and annotate “The
Composition want, what they need, what for them is life
Rattler” and “Snake” based on the
itself, their 'birthright'--not selfishly, not
unaware of the risks and costs, not with the
directions provided. Be prepared to
intention of hurting anybody, but with a lust discuss. (See Wiki)
for life itself, with an ecstatic acceptance of
what the moment is offering them, with trust
and peace and hope." Do you agree? How do **UPDATED LATE
you judge Calixta and Alcee?
2) What does Chopin’s writing reveal about
POLICY**
feminine sexuality and/or motherhood? No late work
2) Why the title “The Storm”?
One day late = 50%
-Understand voice through reading
-Identify and appreciate the elements of voice
deduction of the
-Analyze quotes from critically acclaimed assessed value
literature
-Apply diction choices to our own writing If the unit of study
from which the
- Analyze an AP passage from 1999 and compare
and contrast the diction choices in each passage assignment was given
is assessed before the
assignment is
submitted, a grade of
zero is given.
If the assignment isn't
turned in, a grade of
zero is assigned.

Class Learning Objectives Homework
HN English I Warm-Up: Dissect sentences. 1. Study for the Vocabulary
test. Know the words from
-Introduce fiction notes Lesson 1-6. You will be tested
on roots, analogies,
-Review vocabulary homework synonyms, antonyms, and
sentence completion. There
-Hand back nonfiction tests will only be a word bank for
Lessons 5-6. SPELLING
COUNTS FOR ALL WORDS with
or without a word bank.

2. Revise narrative based on
feedback from peer review.
Final draft due Monday 10/8.

Tuesday 10/2/12
Class Learning Homework
Objectives
HOMEROOM/ Write a letter to yourself.
KNIGHT TIME
AP Language -Turn in your Read “The Storm” by Kate Chopin. Be
and Graduation Project prepared to discuss (p.183-187 in
Composition Proposal. Patterns)

Demonstrate
understanding of
summer reading by
taking the summer
reading assessment.
Class Learning Homework
Objectives
HN English I Sign up for Knight 1. Type first draft of narrative.
Time (outside door)
2. Finish “Go Carolina” annotations
Warm-Up: Review
Parts of Speech and
introduce main verbs
and helping verbs.

-Identify what good
writers do in writing a
narrative. Read and
annotate “Go
Carolina”

-Review vocabulary
5A-5C

Monday 10/1/12
Class Learning Homework
Objectives
HOMEROOM/ Write a letter to yourself.
KNIGHT TIME
AP Language -Turn in your Read “The Storm” by Kate Chopin. Be prepared to
and discuss (p.183-187 in Patterns)
Graduation Project
Composition Proposal.

Demonstrate
understanding of
summer reading by
taking the summer
reading assessment.
Class Learning Homework
Objectives
HN English I TURN IN SUMMER 1. VCR p.32-37 (5A-5C)
READING

-Assignment Tracker: 2. Type first draft of narrative
“How to Eat A Guava.”
Go over (Due Wednesday)
annotations/questions.

-To describe a
meaningful experience
-To utilize well-chosen
details to tell a story
-To organize writing
based on a well-
structured sequence
-To incorporate
meaningful dialogue
into the story

Friday 9/28/12
Class Learning Objectives Homework
HOMEROOM/ Creative Writing Friday: Write
KNIGHT TIME about an embarrassing moment
from your past and how you
overcame your mortification. Be
prepared to share.
AP Language -Graded Fishbowl Discussion Graduation Project Proposaldue 10/1 and 10/2.
and 35 minutes: HF This is the same day as Sukkot, so you might
35 minutes: The Awakening want to get ahead of the game.
Composition
TURN IN QUESTIONS AND Summer Reading Assessment 10/1 and 10/2.
DEFENSE Make sure you are all caught up.

Class Learning Objectives Homework

HN English I Demonstrate your understanding 1. Complete the pre-reading: Write a descriptive
of nonfiction by taking the passage about a food that represents your childhood.
SHOW vs. TELL. I should be able to imagine exactly what
nonfiction unit test.
you are remembering and tasting.
Start working on pre-reading for
homework 2. Print and read Esmeralda Santiago’s “How to
Eat a Guava.” Make sure to annotate according
to the directions.

3. Answer the questions following the story.

SUMMER READING DUE NEXT CLASS
Wednesday 9/26/12
Class Learning Homework
Objectives
HOMEROOM/ D.E.A.R Hollywood
team player
KNIGHT TIME gay
minority
feminist
conservative
extremist
family
“The Difference Between
AP Language the Right Word and The
Assignments coming up:
and Almost Right Word is like  Huck Finn and The Awakening Fishbowl due
the difference between 9/27 and 9/28- Prepare defense and
Composition Lightning and The
questions (see wiki for more details). Note:
Lightning Bug.”—Mark
Twain This is the day after Yom Kippur, so you might
-Analyze how skilled writers want to get ahead of the game.
make decisions about style
 Graduation Project Proposaldue 10/1 and
and purpose
-Classify diction choices 10/2. This is the same day as Sukkot, so you
(popular/learned, might want to get ahead of the game.
monosyllabic vs. polysyllabic,  Summer Reading Assessment 10/1 and 10/2.
common terms vs. slang) Make sure you are all caught up.
-Define denotation vs.
connotation
-Practice utilizing words with
meaning in a PB&J example
-Hand back work, put in
portfolio. Give our progress
reports (identify strengths,
weaknesses, challenges, goals)
-Review homework.
Class Learning Homework
Objectives
HN English I Demonstrate your No homework 
understanding of VCR
words #2 by taking a
quiz. Grade in class.
Tuesday 9/25/12
Class Learning Homework
Objectives
HOMEROOM/ -Share Show vs. Tell Exercises
KNIGHT TIME (Justin and Brittany)
-Vocab Review

“The Difference Between
AP Language the Right Word and The
Assignments coming up:
and Almost Right Word is like  Huck Finn and The Awakening Fishbowl due
the difference between 9/27 and 9/28- Prepare defense and
Composition Lightning and The
questions (see wiki for more details). Note:
Lightning Bug.”—Mark
Twain This is the day after Yom Kippur, so you might
-Analyze how skilled writers want to get ahead of the game.
make decisions about style
 Graduation Project Proposaldue 10/1 and
and purpose
-Classify diction choices 10/2. This is the same day as Sukkot, so you
(popular/learned, might want to get ahead of the game.
monosyllabic vs. polysyllabic,  Summer Reading Assessment 10/1 and 10/2.
common terms vs. slang) Make sure you are all caught up.
-Define denotation vs.
connotation
-Practice utilizing words with
meaning in a PB&J example
-Hand back work, put in
portfolio. Give our progress
reports(identify strengths,
weaknesses, challenges, goals)
-Review homework.
Class Learning Homework
Objectives
HN English I Warm-Up: Should the driving Study for vocabulary quiz Lessons 1-4. The quiz will
age be raised? test the following:

Read two persuasive letters 1) Roots- If I give you a root, can you figure out an
and answer the following
unknown word based on the Greek or Latin root?
questions:
1) Which letter is most
effective? 2) Analogies- Can you recognize the relationship
2) What is the main idea of each between roots and words or words and definitions
letter? and find a pair that shares a similar connection?
3) What types of bias are used in
each letter? Provide examples.
4) What types of appeals and/or 3) Synonyms/Antonyms- Can you determine the
rhetorical strategies are used in correct vocabulary word based on the provided
each letter?
5) What is the significance/
synonym or antonym?
impact of the examples?
6) What makes each letter 4) Sentence Completion- Can you figure out which
effective/ineffective vocabulary word fits into the appropriate blank
Vocabulary workout- review based on context clues?
hmwk, roots, around-the-world
-progress reports 5) Do you remember words from Lesson 1 and 2?
SPELLING COUNTS and you will not have a word bank
for old words

Monday 9/24/12
Class Learning Homework
Objectives
HOMEROOM/ Show vs. Tell: Convert the
KNIGHT TIME following.
Justin likes Brittany. Justin
wants to ask Brittany to
Homecoming. He thinks of a
creative way of asking her.
Brittany accepts and says,
“Yes.”
AP Language Meet in the Media Center Assignments coming up:
and
-Find an argumentative topic  Huck Finn and The Awakening Fishbowl due
that interests you 9/27 and 9/28- Prepare defense and
Composition -Navigate “ProQuest” to questions (see wiki for more details). Note:
research your topic (User
This is the day after Yom Kippur, so you might
ID=ardreykell Password=
knights)
want to get ahead of the game.
-Write an essential question  Graduation Project Proposaldue 10/1 and
and a working thesis 10/2. This is the same day as Sukkot, so you
-Locate one article that might want to get ahead of the game.
supports your position, one  Summer Reading Assessment 10/1 and 10/2.
article that negates your Make sure you are all caught up.
position, and one primary
source
-Complete proposal (Due
10/1 “A Day” and 10/2 “B
Day”)

Class Learning Homework
Objectives
HN English I Warm-Up: Punctuating Complete review exercises Lessons 3 and 4 on p.29-
Titles Review 31. Study vocabulary. Quiz on Wednesday.

-Practice taking a Nonfiction Final Test Friday
sample multiple choice
test
-Learn to read with
purpose
-Practice test-taking
strategies
Go over vocabulary.
-Hand back projects/tests.
Review and reflection.

Friday 9/21/12
Class Learning Homework
Objectives
HOMEROOM/ Review prepositions from
KNIGHT TIME yesterday
Vocabulary around-the-world
AP Language Meet in the Media Center Assignments coming up:
and -Find an argumentative topic  Huck Finn and The Awakening Fishbowl due
that interests you
Composition 9/27 and 9/28- Prepare defense and
-Navigate “ProQuest” to questions (see wiki for more details). Note:
research your topic (User
This is the day after Yom Kippur, so you might
ID=ardreykell Password=
knights)
want to get ahead of the game.
-Write an essential question  Graduation Project Proposaldue 10/1 and
and a working thesis 10/2. This is the same day as Sukkot, so you
-Locate one article that might want to get ahead of the game.
supports your position, one  Summer Reading Assessment 10/1 and 10/2.
article that negates your Make sure you are all caught up.
position, and one primary
source
-Complete proposal (Due
10/1 “A Day” and 10/2 “B
Day”)

Class Learning Homework
Objectives
HN English I Demonstrate your Complete p.23-29 exercises 4A-4C
understanding of
prepositions, adverbs,
subordinate conjunctions,
infinitives,
denotation/connotation,
sentence types, show vs.
tell sentences, appeals,
bias and vocabulary by
taking a test… woohoo!

Grade test in class time
permitting.

Thursday 9/20/12
Class Learning Homework
Objectives
HOMEROOM/ Identify the underlined word
KNIGHT TIME
AP Language Demonstrate your Meet in the Media Center next class. A few
and understanding of E/P/L,
SOAPSTone, the rhetorical
things to think about pre-Media Center:
Composition -Your topic should be something that will hold your interest for
triangle, and Visual Literacy TWO years!
by taking Rhetoric Test #1 -It should be broad enough to allow access to enough
resources, but narrow enough to make the research scope
reasonable.
-You should not already be an expert in this topic!
-The topic choice is yours; however, it is advisable to be sure
your topic is appropriate for presentation to a Review Board
and the general public.
-Keep in mind that you will need to choose a topic that lends
itself to BOTH a paper and a product!

Class Learning Homework
Objectives
HN English I Turn in your Study for Nonfiction Test #1:
advertisement and -Review prepositions and prepositional phrases
explanation. - Know how to differentiate between a preposition,
adverb, subordinate conjunction and infinitive
Participate in the CMS - Differentiate between denotation and connotation
Formative I assessment - Explain the difference between different sentence
types
Share advertisements -Convert a “tell” sentence into a “show” sentence
- Define appeals and recognize how they are used in
context
-Recognize examples of bias and explain how you
know
-Explain how two vocabulary words are related and
write a sentence (Vocab words can come from
Lessons 1-3)
Wednesday 9/19/12
Class Learning Homework
Objectives
HOMEROOM/ D.E.A.R
KNIGHT TIME
AP Language and Take a copy of Graduation Meet in the Media Center next class. A few
Composition Project Packet
Hand back ethos, pathos,
things to think about pre-Media Center:
-Your topic should be something that will hold your interest for
logos projects. TWO years!
-It should be broad enough to allow access to enough
Demonstrate your resources, but narrow enough to make the research scope
understanding of E/P/L, reasonable.
SOAPSTone, the rhetorical – Too broad: Public schools need reform.
triangle, and Visual Literacy – Too narrow: Teachers should use subject-verb
by taking Rhetoric Test #1 agreement lessons based on argumentative
writing tasks rather than sentence
diagramming of subjects and verbs because
students fail to apply appropriate subject-
verb agreement in their writing when taught
using lessons based on sentence
diagramming.
– Better: Those who create public school
grammar curricula should incorporate more
writing-based grammar lessons instead of
traditional grammar exercises, diagramming,
and memorization for better retention and
application of the material.
• You should not already be an expert in this topic!
• The topic choice is yours; however, it is advisable to be
sure your topic is appropriate for presentation to a
Review Board and the general public.
• Keep in mind that you will need to choose a topic that
lends itself to BOTH a paper and a product!

Class Learning Homework
Objectives
HN English I Warm-Up:Ethos, Pathos, -Design Advertisement
Logos Dollar Activity
-Practice utilizing ethos, -Type explanation
pathos and logos in our -Use the grading rubric provided to
own arguments
-Review how authors utilize check your work
ethos, pathos and logos in
order to persuade their
audience
-Examine ethos, pathos
and logos in a visual image
-Examine ethos, pathos
and logos in Ann Romney’s
speech
-Go over vocabulary
-Meet with partner and
discuss advertisements
Tuesday 9/18/12
Class Learning Homework
Objectives
HOMEROOM/ Preposition Review
KNIGHT TIME
AP Language and Take a copy of Graduation Study for the Rhetoric, Visual Literary, and Appeals Test
Composition Project Packet -Students should know not only what the appeals mean,
Hand back ethos, pathos, but how to recognize them when used in context
logos projects. - Students should be aware of how the rhetorical triangle
functions
Warm-Up: Without looking - Students should be prepared to analyze a political
at your notes, draw the cartoon
rhetorical triangle. What
must skilled writers
consider when they are
developing an essay,
speech, letter, etc?

-Read Bush’s 9/11 Speech
and identify Ethos, Pathos
and Logos

- Review Visual Literacy
and interpret three political
cartoons

Exit Slip: Your task is to ask
[person of your choosing]
to Homecoming. [person of
your choosing] might be a
fictional character, movie
star, or an actual boy or girl
from AK. Your task is to use
Ethos, Pathos, and Logos to
convince that person to go
to Homecoming with you.
All responses must be
school appropriate.
Class Learning Homework
Objectives
HN English I Assignment Tracker: Bias 1) Work on advertisement due Thursday
Homework
9/20 (see handout)
Warm-Up: Review bias and
identify bias in sample 2) Complete VCR Lesson #3 Exercises 3A,
passages. 3B, 3C (p. 17-23)
-Identify what an
argument looks like
-Recognize purpose in
everyday arguments
-Understand the way in
which
writers/cartoonists/adve
rtisers use appeals to
sway audience
-Understand the
arguments of others and
make informed decisions

Monday 9/17/12
Class Learning Homework
Objectives
HOMEROOM/ Preposition Review
KNIGHT TIME
AP Language Take a copy of Graduation Study for the Rhetoric, Visual Literary, and Appeals Test
and Project Packet -Students should know not only what the appeals mean, but
Review campaign commercial how to recognize them when used in context
Composition - Students should be aware of how the rhetorical triangle
analyses/chart. Turn in.
functions
Warm-Up: Without looking at - Students should be prepared to analyze a political cartoon
your notes, draw the rhetorical
triangle. What must skilled
writers consider when they are
developing an essay, speech,
letter, etc?

-Read Bush’s 9/11 Speech and
identify Ethos, Pathos and
Logos

- Review Visual Literacy and
interpret three political
cartoons

Exit Slip: Your task is to ask
[person of your choosing] to
Homecoming. [person of your
choosing] might be a fictional
character, movie star, or an
actual boy or girl from AK. Your
task is to use Ethos, Pathos,
and Logos to convince that
person to go to Homecoming
with you. All responses must
be school appropriate.
Class Learning Homework
Objectives
HN English I Warm-Up: Review punctuating Search the news tonight. Find examples of
titles
three of the five different types of bias and
-Introduce bias and the PRINT. Make sure you explain how each piece
media of evidence represents one of the types of bias.
- Annotate articles for 5Ws Your response should be typed.
- Listen to Walter Cronkite’s
“We Are Mired [caught up] in
Stalemate [no winners]"
Broadcast, FEBRUARY 27, 1968
and identify how he reports
the news
- Look at the type of bias and
examples below and determine
the definition for each type of
bias.

Friday 9/14/12
Class Learning Homework
Objectives
HOMEROOM/ Share life maps/finish, hang on
KNIGHT TIME wall. Letter to self.
-Where are you going for
Knight Time
AP Language Take a copy of Graduation 1) Find two political advertisements (one that supports
and Project Packet Obama, one that supports Romney)
Composition
2) Use the provided chart to take notes while viewing the
Warm-Up: How do candidates advertisement.
try to win? What strategies do
they use? How do they sway 3) Based on what you see, determine which campaign
voters? Who do you think commercial is the most effective and write a ½ -1 page
should win and why? analysis. Typed. Include a link to ads.

Quick Review: Ethos, Pathos, HELPFUL SITES:
Logos
Television and Internet Campaign Links
-Engage students in the 2012
election Official Barack Obama YouTube Channel: home for
Obama campaign commercials, speeches, and
-Think critically and recognize
how good speakers craft
campaign videos
speeches to “win” an Official Mitt Romney YouTube Channel: home for
argument Romney campaign commercials, speeches, and
campaign videos
-Recognize how the appeals Official Mitt Romney Website
function in context and Official Barack Obama Website
thoughtfully vote
Class Learning Homework
Objectives
HN English I Take out a separate sheet of 1. Print and complete “Punctuating Titles STUDENT”
paper and number it 1-25. (available on wiki)
Skip lines. In the top left put
the following: 2. Print/cut out three articles that represent something
Your name happening globally, nationally, and locally. You can use
HN English I-4th Block cnn.com, http://www.nytimes.com/ or any other valid
9/14/12 source
Lesson 1&2 Vocab Quiz

Demonstrate your
understanding of classical
roots, definitions, antonyms
and synonyms by taking the
Lesson 1 and 2 vocabulary
quiz.

Grade quizzes in class.
-Discuss properly
punctuating titles. Take
notes.

Thursday 9/13
Class Learning Homework
Objectives
HOMEROOM/ Share life maps/finish, hang on
KNIGHT TIME wall
-Where are you going for
Knight Time
AP Language Warm-Up: How do candidates 1) Find two political advertisements (one that supports
and try to win? What strategies do Obama, one that supports Romney)
they use? How do they sway
Composition
voters? Who do you think 2) Use the provided chart to take notes while viewing the
should win and why? advertisement.

Quick Review: Ethos, Pathos, 3) Based on what you see, determine which campaign
Logos commercial is the most effective and write a ½ -1 page
analysis. Typed. Include a link to ads.
-Engage students in the 2012
election HELPFUL SITES:

-Think critically and recognize
how good speakers craft Television and Internet Campaign Links
speeches to “win” an
argument Official Barack Obama YouTube Channel: home for
Obama campaign commercials, speeches, and
-Recognize how the appeals campaign videos
function in context and
Official Mitt Romney YouTube Channel: home for
thoughtfully vote
Romney campaign commercials, speeches, and
campaign videos
Official Mitt Romney Website
Official Barack Obama Website

Class Learning Homework
Objectives
HN English I Warm-Up: Review types of STUDY FOR THE QUIZ!!
sentences and practice
recognizing different types. - Know what the roots mean
- Know the definitions of each word. I will give you
-Analyze how sentence synonyms and antonyms, and you will have to tell me
types are used with purpose the vocabulary word that directly relates
- Know how to use the vocabulary words in a sentence
-Analyze the way in which
authors use repetition to Make revisions on snake passage. Staple revised copy
create meaning on top of the marked up copy. Turn in tomorrow.

-Peer Edit snake passages
and turn in.

Review vocabulary
homework. Vocabulary
around-the-world. How well
can you spell?

Wednesday 9/12
Class Learning Homework
Objectives
HOMEROOM/  D.E.A.R
KNIGHT TIME  Tell me where you are
going for Knight Time
AP Language Warm-Up: Look at the two Analyze the provided political cartoon based on
and political cartoons represented
below.What are your initial
the “tips” presented in class.
Composition
impressions of the image?
Write a brief description of
each image and decide its
purpose.

-Introduce tips for analyzing a
visual image and practice
analyzing two political
cartoons. Focus on
representation, distortion,
perspective and symbol.

-Share E,P,L projects and turn
in.
Class Learning Homework
Objectives
HN English I Warm-Up: Continue PLEASE BRING COMPUTER PAPER
practicing how detail
contributes to the overall 1. Finish the vocabulary exercises 1-2 on p.14-16
meaning of the passage
2. Study for vocabulary quiz. You should know the
-Review “Island Morning” roots, the words, and synonyms/antonyms. Further,
and questions you should be able to put each word in a sentence.

-Conduct a vocabulary root 3. Type a paragraph in which you take the
1) How well do you know point-of-view of the snake from either “The
the Latin roots? Identify
Rattler” or “The Snake.” In your description,
synonyms and antonyms.
make sure that you make apparent what the
-Around-the-world snake thinks of the narrator. Your paragraph
vocabulary can be either serious or humorous, but you
must SHOW vs. TELL. Choose your diction with
meaning. Get rid of passive verbs like “is” or
“was.”

Tuesday 9/11
Class Learning Homework
Objectives
HOMEROOM/ Draw life map. Ask your Sign up for Knight Time!
KNIGHT TIME teachers about Knight Time.
AP Language Turn in E,P,L projects
and
Composition
Welcome King’s College!
Class Learning Homework
Objectives
HN English I SIGN UP FOR KNIGHT TIME 1. In your Holt and McDougal Literature textbook,
please read p.560-566 “Island Morning” by
Warm-Up: Show vs. Tell and Jamaica Kincaid
Detail Workshop
Hand back quizzes (and put 2. Answer questions A-G (questions in the margins
in folder) of text)
AND
-Observe how detail (facts,
observations and incidents) is 3. Answer questions 5-7 on p.566
used to develop a topic,
shaping and seasoning voice Make sure to write in complete sentences, and write
answers on a separate sheet of paper. BRING BOOK TO
-Identify the diction choices CLASS!
that contribute to the reader’s
overall perception of the piece

-Apply imagery (verbal
representation of sense
experience) that gives a voice
distinctive quality in your own
writing

-Read D.H. Lawrence’s “The
Snake” and annotate for
diction, syntax and detail

-Compare/Contrast to “The
Rattler”

-Review vocabulary homework

Monday 9/10
Class Learning Homework
Objectives
HOMEROOM/ Draw life map. Ask your Sign up for Knight Time!
KNIGHT TIME teachers about Knight Time.
AP Language Turn in E,P,L projects
and
Composition
Welcome King’s College!

Class Learning Homework
Objectives
HN English I SIGN UP FOR KNIGHT TIME 1. Read “Lesson 2” p.9-14

Warm-Up:Diction exercise 2. Complete Exercises 2A, 2B, and 2C

-Articulate the difference
between denotation and
connotation
-Improve understanding of
diction
-Practice utilizing diction with
purpose
-Analyze how diction affects
our perception of events in
“The Rattler”
-Go over vocabulary
homework

Hand back quizzes (if time)

Friday 9/7/2012
Class Learning Homework
Objectives
HOMEROOM/ List 15-20 Significant Events “An apple a day keeps the doctor away”
KNIGHT TIME Begin life map
AP Language -Turn in “Receipt of Analyze the provided political cartoon based on the “tips”
and Information.” presented in class.
Warm-Up: Look at the two
Composition
political cartoons represented
below.What are your initial
impressions of the image?
Write a brief description of
each image and decide its
purpose.
-Introduce tips for analyzing a
visual image and practice
analyzing two political
cartoons. Focus on
representation, distortion,
perspective and symbol.

-Share E,P,L projects and turn
in.
Class Learning Homework
Objectives
HN English I Please get out a piece of Please read p.1- 9 in Vocabulary from Classical Roots C
notebook paper and label And complete exercises 1A, 1B and 1C for Monday.
your paper 1-26. Skip lines
between each number.
PLEASE PURCHASE THE FOLLOWING BOOKS:
Demonstrate your Vocabulary from Classical Roots C
understanding of Lord of the Flies by William Golding
prepositional and infinitive Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare
phrases, subordinate and
adverb clauses by taking a
quiz.

Swap papers and score
papers. Turn in.

Review sentence combining.
Thursday 9/6/2012
Class Learning Homework
Objectives
HOMEROOM/ Human Knot and goal setting “An apple a day keeps the doctor away”
KNIGHT TIME
AP Language Warm-Up: EPL and a $1 Create E, P, L project and write a ½ -1 page response. See
and wiki for more details.
1) Introduce the Graduation
Composition
Project, letter and timeline Please sign and date, and have your parent sign and date
the Graduation Project Receipt of Information.
2) Identify a “social problem”,
begin exploring two sides of an For a quick review on Ethos, Pathos and Logos check out
issue p.3-6 in The Language of Composition

3)Introduce the E,P,L project
and rubric.

4) Review SOAPSTone from
homework

5) Hand back “Theme for
English B” poems and stick
them in manila folders.

Class Learning Homework
Objectives
HN English I Warm-Up: Find the Study for Prep Quiz FRIDAY
subordinate clause and
complete the preposition What to study:
review -Be familiar with the preposition list. If I give you a list
of prepositions, you should be able to identify the word
-Compare and Contrast that is NOT a preposition.
Langston Hughes’ dreams to
MLK’s - Be able to define an infinitive phrase, subordinate
clause, prepositional phrase and an adverb clause.
-Introduce
allusion,anaphora and - Determine if a word(s) is/are acting as a prepositional
parallelism. Discuss why phrase, adverb, subordinate clause, or infinitive
these rhetorical decisions phrase. Be prepared to EXPLAIN how you know.
help MLK achieve his
purpose. - Be prepared to use a preposition as both a
preposition and an adverb.
-Review Draft Reading
homework PLEASE PURCHASE THE FOLLOWING BOOKS:
Vocabulary from Classical Roots C
Lord of the Flies by William Golding
Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare
Wednesday 9/5/12
Class Learning Objectives Homework
HOMEROOM/ D.E.A.R (DROP EVERYTHING AND READ) “An apple a day keeps the doctor
KNIGHT TIME away”
AP Language CHANGE SEATS Create E, P, L project and write a ½ -1
and Warm-Up: EPL and a $1 page response. See wiki for more
details.
Composition
1) Introduce the Graduation Project, letter and
timeline Please sign and date, and have your
parent sign and date the Graduation
2) Identify a “social problem”, begin exploring two Project Receipt of Information.
sides of an issue
For a quick review on Ethos, Pathos
3)Introduce the E,P,L project and rubric. and Logos check out p.3-6 in The
Language of Composition
4) Review SOAPSTone from homework

5) Hand back “Theme for English B” poems and stick
them in manila folders.

Class Learning Objectives Homework
HN English I Turn in SOAPSTone homework. Make sure your Finish “draft reading” on MLK’s
name is on both the SOAPSTone and your article. speech and answer all questions
on a separate sheet of notebook
Warm-Up: Find the infinitive phrase vs. the paper (Draft Reading Instructions
prepositional phrase. are available on wiki).

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1UV1fs8lAbg Study for Prep Quiz FRIDAY

- Familiarize students with the power of MLK’s PLEASE PURCHASE THE
rhetoric FOLLOWING BOOKS:
Vocabulary from Classical Roots C
-Practice “draft reading” and actively annotate the Lord of the Flies by William
text Golding
Romeo and Juliet by William
-Identify and analyze the main idea, organizational Shakespeare
structure, syntax and tone in order to help students
become critical and thoughtful readers
Tuesday 9/3/12
Class Learning Homework
Objectives
HOMEROOM/ Oldest to youngest without “An apple a day keeps the doctor away”
KNIGHT TIME talking and Human Knot
AP Language CHANGE SEATS Please read JFK’s “Ich bin ein Berliner ("I am a 'Berliner'”)
and Handout Assignment Tracker. speech. Conduct a SOAPSTone analysis (chart form, typed). In
Grade Editorial SOAPSTone. addition, identify one example of ethos, pathos and logos
Composition
Warm-Up: Examine the flag (use direct quotations) and explain the effect of each of
depicted on your handout. these appeals on the audience. Click on link below to see
Study the picture carefully speech.
and write for 2-3 minutes
about the emotions that the http://www.americanrhetoric.com/speeches/jfkberliner.html
image arouses in you.
-Analyze the way in which
rhetors persuade using
pathos, ethos, logos
-Examine appeals in the
media and the way in which
they affect audience
-Identify examples of pathos,
ethos, and logos and explain
how the appeals affect the
reader

Hand back “Theme for English
B” and folders

Friday 8/31
Class Learning Homework
Objectives
Homeroom 1. Getting to know you quiz Enjoy your long weekend!
2. Zip/Zap (stand in circle)
 Volunteer points to
someone in the circle and
says “Zip, 1,
2,3…10.”Before the
volunteer reaches 10, the
player pointed at must
name the person to the
right.
 If the person saws “zap”,
the player pointed at
must name the person to
his left.
 If you fail, stand in the
middle. You only can get
out, until someone else
goes in the middle.
AP Language Handout Assignment Tracker. Please read JFK’s “Ich bin ein Berliner ("I am a 'Berliner'”)
and Grade Editorial SOAPSTone. speech. Conduct a SOAPSTone analysis (chart form, typed). In
addition, identify one example of ethos, pathos and logos
Composition
Warm-Up: Examine the flag (use direct quotations) and explain the effect of each of
depicted on your handout. these appeals on the audience. Click on link below to see
Study the picture carefully and speech.
write for 2-3 minutes about the
emotions that the image http://www.americanrhetoric.com/speeches/jfkberliner.html
arouses in you.
-Analyze the way in which
rhetors persuade using pathos,
ethos, logos
-Examine appeals in the media
and the way in which they
affect audience
-Identify examples of pathos,
ethos, and logos and explain
how the appeals affect the
reader

Exit Slip: Utilizing ethos,
pathos, and logos, convince Mr.
Switzer that the yoga pant rule
is either a great rule and should
be enforced or is a terrible rule
and should be rebuked. Your
audience is Mr. Switzer.
Class Learning Homework
Objectives
HN English I Go over assignment tracker. 1) Complete the preposition workout (see
Fill in Langston Hughes website).
annotations and questions.
2) Study prepositions as we will have our first
quiz next week 
Warm-Up: Test yourself.
Copy the list of words into
your notebook. Only
highlight prepositions.
-Define prepositional phrase
and object of the preposition
- Understand how an adverb,
adverb clause, infinitive
clause and subordinate
clause differ from a
preposition
-Practice differentiating
adverb clauses and
prepositional phrases
- Review annotations and
“Thank you, Ma’m”
questions
Thursday 8/30
Class Learning Objectives Homework
Homeroom Toilet paper game
1) Sit in a circle facing
inwards.
2) Take as much toilet paper
“as you need”
3) Count the number of
squares you have.
AP Language Warm-Up: Share poems in small Find an editorial from the newspaper (print
and groups. Turn in. it out or cut the article from the newspaper)
Composition -Assign Books
and conduct a SOAPSTone analysis. What
-Understand definitions of
rhetoric purpose is the writer trying to achieve? To
-Understand the implications of whom is the writer directing his/her
rhetoric on writing, reading and argument? NOT GIVE ME SURFACE-LEVEL
speaking RESPONSES.
-Define the Aristotelian Triangle
(Rhetorical Triangle)
-Discuss the traditional canons of
rhetoric (invention,
arrangement, style, memory,
delivery)
-Practice SOAPSTone on excerpt
from The Iliad

Class Learning Objectives Homework
HN English I Warm-Up: New student Read “Thank You, M’am” by Langston Hughes,
directions and frequently used annotate the text based on annotation notes, and
prepositions. Practice answer the reading questions (see website). Make
recognizing prepositional sure to print both the stories and the questions.
phrases.
-Assign textbooks. Take home or
leave in locker.
-Review the KIC chart from “The
Model”

Wednesday 8/29
Class Learning Objectives Homework
Homeroom Drop Make sure to eat breakfast every morning.
Everything
And
Read

AP Language Warm-Up: Share poems in small Find an editorial from the newspaper (print
and groups. Turn in. it out or cut the article from the newspaper)
Composition -Assign Books
and conduct a SOAPSTone analysis. What
-Understand definitions of
rhetoric purpose is the writer trying to achieve? To
-Understand the implications of whom is the writer directing his/her
rhetoric on writing, reading and argument? NOT GIVE ME SURFACE-LEVEL
speaking RESPONSES.
-Define the Aristotelian Triangle
(Rhetorical Triangle)
-Discuss the traditional canons of
rhetoric (invention,
arrangement, style, memory,
delivery)
-Practice SOAPSTone on excerpt
from The Iliad

Class Learning Objectives Homework
HN English I Warm-Up: Identify the correct Create a KIC chart for “The Model”
definition for each grammar K= What do you know, concrete facts
term.
I= Implications (conclusions, inferences,
-Introduce the core grammatical
concepts we will learn what I can gather by reading between the
throughout the semester lines)
-Recognize the definition of each C= Critical Ideas (underlying themes,
grammatical term generalizations, perspective of the author)
-Identify the bolded terms in
specific examples
- Discuss “The Model”

Tuesday 8/28
Class Learning Objectives Homework
Homeroom 9th Grade Assembly Relax.

AP Language -Become acquainted with 1) Type “Theme from English B” poem.
and our learning community Please follow manuscript format and add
Composition - Provide information on your original title.
note card (see below)
- Introduce promethean 2) Read and print my syllabus from the
agenda, website/ syllabus website.
-Read “Theme for English B”
and discuss, introduce 3) Parent Email (see last page of syllabus for
“draft reading” directions)
First Draft: Key words or
phrases- gist of text
Second Draft: Important
details- how do parts fit
together?
Third Draft: What of it?
-Share Samples
Class Learning Objectives Homework
HN English I - Share TTTC responses. 1) Read and print “The Model” by Guy de
Hand in. Monpessant.
-Introduce “draft reading”
and annotation notes 2) Practice “draft reading” and answer the
-Practice “draft reading” questions provided (see website)
and annotation on “The
Schoolmaster”
-Introduce KIC Chart
K= What do you know,
concrete facts
I= Implications (conclusions,
inferences, what I can
gather by reading between
the lines)
C= Critical Ideas (underlying
themes, generalizations,
perspective of the author)

Please provide the following information on the note card provided:
Last name, First name
Parent(s) and/or Guardians names
Parent(s) and/or Guardians emails

1) What Mrs. Stern can expect from me in this class
2) What I expect from Mrs. Stern
3) Activities/Interests/Hobbies
4) Best teacher and why
5) Your biggest pet peeves (Ex: I cannot handle playing 52 card pick up particularly in a moving
vehicle- airplane, train, or automobile. I despise people who insist on singing loudly even though they
have the worst voice. I don’t deal with whistling, particularly in the mornings when I am working. )
6) Anything else I should know about you

Monday 8/27 WELCOME!
Class Learning Objectives Homework
Homeroom Welcome to your first day of Relax.
high school!
-Introductions
- Starbursts Getting to Know
You
-Name Game
AP Language and -Become acquainted with our 1) Type “Theme from English
Composition learning community B” poem. Please follow
- Provide information on note manuscript format and add
card (see below) your original title.
- Introduce promethean
agenda, website/ syllabus 2) Read and print my syllabus
-Read “Theme for English B” from the website.
and discuss, introduce “draft
reading” 3) Parent Email (see last page
First Draft: Key words or of syllabus for directions)
phrases- gist of text
Second Draft: Important
details- how do parts fit
together?
Third Draft: What of it?
-Share Samples
HN English I -Introduce the members of 1) Type “The Things I Carry”
our learning community response. Please follow
-Provide information on a proper manuscript format.
note card
-Introduce website/syllabus 2) Read and print my syllabus
- What do you carry exercise from the website.

3) Parent Email (see last page
of syllabus for directions).

Please provide the following information on the note card provided:
Last name, First name
Parent(s) and/or Guardians names
Parent(s) and/or Guardians emails

7) What Mrs. Stern can expect from me in this class
8) What I expect from Mrs. Stern
9) Activities/Interests/Hobbies
10) Best teacher and why
11) Your biggest pet peeves (Ex: I cannot handle playing 52 card pick up particularly in a moving
vehicle- airplane, train, or automobile. I despise people who insist on singing loudly even though they
have the worst voice. I don’t deal with whistling, particularly in the mornings when I am working. )
12) Anything else I should know about you