AP Seminar
Today we spent our day working through EOC B which leaves us EOC A for Friday. I hope that all of you are feeling prepared for our work on Tuesday with the EOC. Remember that you need to be at the exam location early. Park at Jordan and walk over. See you Friday for our last day of exam preparation!
Advanced Russian
Remember that the AP Exam for Russian is tomorrow. Be on time. We will start the test at 9:00 AM in the Media Center.
For homework tonight, please read over the sentences I gave you which use который - Which case is being activated? How does the adjective work as a pivot point? Consider how you can use this to navigate more complex sentences.
We will also have a quiz next week on short versus long-form adjectives and vocabulary. Study and prepare for Tuesday's quiz!
Russian I
Today in class we had our quiz on adjectives and conjunctions as well as finished the second episode of Night Swallows. The only homework tonight is to do some preliminary research related to the Russian holidays and to rank your top three holidays for your project. You'll work on your own, and then as a group decide what you want to present to the class. Remember that this is our final culture project for the year.
Tuesday, April 30, 2019
Monday, April 29, 2019
Homework for Monday - 29 April
Remember that we are shut down on Wednesday. Our next A Day is Thursday.
AP English III
Today in class we activated a good amount of our AP Skills. We did a lot of close reading related to multiple choice, but we also did some close reading related to our rhetorical analysis strategies. At the end of class, I took some time with you all to review the requirements of the motif project and to give you a helpful text if you've had trouble finding literary criticism.
For tonight you should be focused on your 1Q1P/Motif Projects. Remember that your literary criticism reading guide is due on Wednesday. This will work better if you have already found your quote and considered its importance to one of Steinbeck's arguments. On Wednesday we'll finish the novel in class through a dramatic reading. Be prepared for that!
Final presentations on the novel will be next Monday. Then we will begin our final group project related to the book. We also have a few days left to touch in on our AP Skills related to the examination. Remember that your motif projects will be due on the 10th of May.
For any of you who were unable to submit a resubmission of your paper today because of the printers being down in the library I will accept them tomorrow. You must submit the original, the rubric, and the new one.
English IV
Today in class we had some great time to work with our vocabulary development, read a bit longer in our books, and to get started on our final projects. With our book project, I really want to push you to be creative and show what you've learned about your book. Remember that there are requirements for each part of the pamphlet. Hopefully seeing the example today in class helped you.
Remember that you should be reading regularly to keep going through your books. There will be a quiz on your books next week. Are you prepared? Have you been filling out your character charts?
We only have NINE classes left before we start final examinations. We're going to be focused a lot on vocabulary because this is the key to our standardized tests. We'll also start to work on sample questions soon too!
AP English III
Today in class we activated a good amount of our AP Skills. We did a lot of close reading related to multiple choice, but we also did some close reading related to our rhetorical analysis strategies. At the end of class, I took some time with you all to review the requirements of the motif project and to give you a helpful text if you've had trouble finding literary criticism.
For tonight you should be focused on your 1Q1P/Motif Projects. Remember that your literary criticism reading guide is due on Wednesday. This will work better if you have already found your quote and considered its importance to one of Steinbeck's arguments. On Wednesday we'll finish the novel in class through a dramatic reading. Be prepared for that!
Final presentations on the novel will be next Monday. Then we will begin our final group project related to the book. We also have a few days left to touch in on our AP Skills related to the examination. Remember that your motif projects will be due on the 10th of May.
For any of you who were unable to submit a resubmission of your paper today because of the printers being down in the library I will accept them tomorrow. You must submit the original, the rubric, and the new one.
English IV
Today in class we had some great time to work with our vocabulary development, read a bit longer in our books, and to get started on our final projects. With our book project, I really want to push you to be creative and show what you've learned about your book. Remember that there are requirements for each part of the pamphlet. Hopefully seeing the example today in class helped you.
Remember that you should be reading regularly to keep going through your books. There will be a quiz on your books next week. Are you prepared? Have you been filling out your character charts?
We only have NINE classes left before we start final examinations. We're going to be focused a lot on vocabulary because this is the key to our standardized tests. We'll also start to work on sample questions soon too!
Friday, April 26, 2019
Weekend Work - B Day - 26 April 2019
We are almost done with April, which means that the last few classes of the year are upon us. Be sure that you're making clear progress toward our final goals for all of our classes.
AP Seminar
It was all about the exam today! EOC A and EOC B. I hope that you appreciated my strategies and tips for success. Today I unveiled to you one of my favorite things - the dirty outline. If you like it, great, if not, find something else.
This weekend I want you to do your planning for EOC B. Come in to class with your "planning" - Have what you would need to write your assignment. Also, time yourself, remember you only have 90 total minutes.
Next class we'll look at sample items, the scoring rubrics, and sample student responses with commentary so that we know what we're expected to produce.
Advanced Russian
THE AP EXAMINATION FOR RUSSIAN IS ON MAY 1 IN THE MEDIA CENTER. WE WILL BEGIN PROMPTLY AT 9:00 AM. BE EARLY.
Today in class we had time to review short form versus long form adjectives as well as interesting cases of vocabulary meaning related to these words. We also had some time to work on our final projects, and I outlined the requirements for these final projects.
Over the weekend I would spend time with two things. First, I would be sure to review my vocabulary and my skills related to forming and using short-form adjectives. This is where your exercises are really helpful. Be sure that exercises 11.4, 11.5, and 11.6 are complete for next class. Additionally, I would check in on my final project. Have you found your Russian I skills?
Some of you are missing work in the gradebook. The end is coming. Get your things turned in or resubmitted.
Lastly, we'll work on который next week. Read over this brief discussion in your textbook. This link is also a helpful resource.
Russian I
Today we reviewed the process for forming adverbs from adjectives and from nouns before we practiced with dominoes to make our matches. Next class I'll want to see that you can do all of this work. You will have a quiz focused on forming adverbs, vocabulary knowledge, and the use of conjunctions in Russian.
Study our recent class notes and activities. Be prepared for this assessment. Remember that we really have just one more topic left for the whole year.
AP Seminar
It was all about the exam today! EOC A and EOC B. I hope that you appreciated my strategies and tips for success. Today I unveiled to you one of my favorite things - the dirty outline. If you like it, great, if not, find something else.
This weekend I want you to do your planning for EOC B. Come in to class with your "planning" - Have what you would need to write your assignment. Also, time yourself, remember you only have 90 total minutes.
Next class we'll look at sample items, the scoring rubrics, and sample student responses with commentary so that we know what we're expected to produce.
Advanced Russian
THE AP EXAMINATION FOR RUSSIAN IS ON MAY 1 IN THE MEDIA CENTER. WE WILL BEGIN PROMPTLY AT 9:00 AM. BE EARLY.
Today in class we had time to review short form versus long form adjectives as well as interesting cases of vocabulary meaning related to these words. We also had some time to work on our final projects, and I outlined the requirements for these final projects.
Over the weekend I would spend time with two things. First, I would be sure to review my vocabulary and my skills related to forming and using short-form adjectives. This is where your exercises are really helpful. Be sure that exercises 11.4, 11.5, and 11.6 are complete for next class. Additionally, I would check in on my final project. Have you found your Russian I skills?
Some of you are missing work in the gradebook. The end is coming. Get your things turned in or resubmitted.
Lastly, we'll work on который next week. Read over this brief discussion in your textbook. This link is also a helpful resource.
Russian I
Today we reviewed the process for forming adverbs from adjectives and from nouns before we practiced with dominoes to make our matches. Next class I'll want to see that you can do all of this work. You will have a quiz focused on forming adverbs, vocabulary knowledge, and the use of conjunctions in Russian.
Study our recent class notes and activities. Be prepared for this assessment. Remember that we really have just one more topic left for the whole year.
Thursday, April 25, 2019
Homework for the Weekend - A Day - 25 April
AP English III
Today in class was really wonderful - we started with chapter presentations up to our most recent part of The Grapes of Wrath and then had a great conversation around "Two Ways to Belong in America" which ended with some excellent parallels between our two texts. Tonight and this weekend we have a few important reminders.
Today in class was really wonderful - we started with chapter presentations up to our most recent part of The Grapes of Wrath and then had a great conversation around "Two Ways to Belong in America" which ended with some excellent parallels between our two texts. Tonight and this weekend we have a few important reminders.
- Resubmissions are due. You must turn in your new paper, the original, and your rubric. You may staple all of this together and put it in your envelope. Papers will be accepted all day on Monday. I will leave with all of you at 4:00. No late papers will be accepted.
- You're reading the last major set of chapters in The Grapes of Wrath - 27, 28, and 29. Be sure to update your motif charts and your covers. You should also select your quote and article of literary criticism to support your interpretation of the quotation.
- Please complete three vocabulary cards with your reading. You should complete one card per chapter.
Next week we'll be working through The Grapes of Wrath on Monday, including some work on our final projects. Then we will have a day focused on AP Skills (multiple choice) on Friday. Don't forget that your guided reading notes for your literary criticism article are also due on Friday.
English IV
Today in class we had a productive day related to our novels and vocabulary. I would suggest that many of you focus on reading your books regularly. You will want to be reading about ten pages a day to make it through your books in time. You have your first final project on your books - the pamphlet project. Look over the requirements and be ready to start working on this soon. You may find it helpful to start by writing a few questions or to put together your summary.
Today in class we had a productive day related to our novels and vocabulary. I would suggest that many of you focus on reading your books regularly. You will want to be reading about ten pages a day to make it through your books in time. You have your first final project on your books - the pamphlet project. Look over the requirements and be ready to start working on this soon. You may find it helpful to start by writing a few questions or to put together your summary.
Wednesday, April 24, 2019
Homework for B-Day Students: 24 April
AP Seminar
We have just the final few IMPOD presentations left on Thursday morning which means that on Friday we'll be going to our exam preparation. For that, we'll really work out of the AP Seminar Course and Exam Description. The most important pages in this document are the Glossary of Terms and the Sample EOC A and EOC B. I would recommend studying the terms tonight and finding those most helpful and related to the EOC A and B. We'll have a lot of fun the next few days as we are preparing.
Outside of this your work is on Digital Portfolio. Be sure that everything is uploaded and submitted following the instructions. Also be sure to import your AP Number once you get that from Ms. Oertel.
Advanced Russian
Here we go into Chapter 11. It's a fun chapter with some strange grammar goals all related to adjectives and verbs in some strange fashion. Today we started our work with this chapter by focusing on how Russians use and create words for various nationalities as well as the short-form adjective. Tonight's homework is meant to help with this new concept. Complete the translation exercise related to short-form adjectives. Use your vocabulary list to learn new words. Remember that the adjective has to agree with the noun. Have this work complete so that we can review it on Friday before having our song workshop.
Russian I
We had such a productive day today learning new things! Sorry to those of you who didn't win LOTO today, but remember that we did get some good review of vocabulary done, so everyone wins. Our main goal for today was to understand the way that adverbs are formed and used in Russian. Today we looked at a lot of the basics, next class we'll look at some more complicated bits.
For tonight, you should complete our classwork. Write two additional sentence pairs using an adjective and an adverb. Remember the different procedures for using and writing with these different parts of speech. Also be aware of our quiz next week on adverbs, conjunctions, and vocabulary.
We have just the final few IMPOD presentations left on Thursday morning which means that on Friday we'll be going to our exam preparation. For that, we'll really work out of the AP Seminar Course and Exam Description. The most important pages in this document are the Glossary of Terms and the Sample EOC A and EOC B. I would recommend studying the terms tonight and finding those most helpful and related to the EOC A and B. We'll have a lot of fun the next few days as we are preparing.
Outside of this your work is on Digital Portfolio. Be sure that everything is uploaded and submitted following the instructions. Also be sure to import your AP Number once you get that from Ms. Oertel.
Advanced Russian
Here we go into Chapter 11. It's a fun chapter with some strange grammar goals all related to adjectives and verbs in some strange fashion. Today we started our work with this chapter by focusing on how Russians use and create words for various nationalities as well as the short-form adjective. Tonight's homework is meant to help with this new concept. Complete the translation exercise related to short-form adjectives. Use your vocabulary list to learn new words. Remember that the adjective has to agree with the noun. Have this work complete so that we can review it on Friday before having our song workshop.
Russian I
We had such a productive day today learning new things! Sorry to those of you who didn't win LOTO today, but remember that we did get some good review of vocabulary done, so everyone wins. Our main goal for today was to understand the way that adverbs are formed and used in Russian. Today we looked at a lot of the basics, next class we'll look at some more complicated bits.
For tonight, you should complete our classwork. Write two additional sentence pairs using an adjective and an adverb. Remember the different procedures for using and writing with these different parts of speech. Also be aware of our quiz next week on adverbs, conjunctions, and vocabulary.
Tuesday, April 23, 2019
Homework for A-Day: 23 April 2019
AP English III
Happy Tuesday everyone! Today in class we worked through some of Steinbeck's arguments as we looked at the trends in the text related to the settings as well as Jim Casy. As I noted in class, it becomes obvious when you aren't reading. The discussion suffers, people don't have their books, and the annotations are light or non-existent. I'll remind you that this is our last unit and we are almost done - books will be due soon as well as motif charts. Remember that we're not finished yet.
For tonight we have a few things to settle. First, a reminder that research paper resubmissions are not due until Monday. I think that many of you will need the weekend, and I haven't been free to discuss anything due to AP Seminar presentations. Come and check in - let's discuss what we need to. I will not collect late resubmissions.
You should read "Two Ways to Belong in America" (available in 50 Essays or on Google Classroom). This is a text about immigrants in contemporary America, but I think that there are clear connections to Steinbeck too. Read the article and see if you can make these connections. You may find it helpful to think about the ways in which necropolitics are coming into play in both texts.
We will also have chapter presentations next class. Chapters up to number 26 will be called. Please share any materials you have made.
Lastly, the guided reading notes on literary criticism are due next Friday. Remember that the criticism is meant to help you with your interpretation of the motif/quotation for your final assignment. Be sure that you find an article which aligns with your own understanding of the motif in the novel.
English IV
Today in class we had our Unit 17 Vocabulary Test as well as a chance to correct our earlier quiz on Lesson 17. I hope that you felt prepared for today's assessment. I'll have them back to you next week for our corrections. I think that this vocabulary work that we're doing is some of the most important work for us because it's so helpful for acquiring new words and being able to work with huge words that are new to you.
Remember that you also now know about the two final projects for the novel you are reading. We have a creative project (the book pamphlet) and then the more formal project (the character essay). I'm looking forward to taking you through these last assignments for the year.
Happy Tuesday everyone! Today in class we worked through some of Steinbeck's arguments as we looked at the trends in the text related to the settings as well as Jim Casy. As I noted in class, it becomes obvious when you aren't reading. The discussion suffers, people don't have their books, and the annotations are light or non-existent. I'll remind you that this is our last unit and we are almost done - books will be due soon as well as motif charts. Remember that we're not finished yet.
For tonight we have a few things to settle. First, a reminder that research paper resubmissions are not due until Monday. I think that many of you will need the weekend, and I haven't been free to discuss anything due to AP Seminar presentations. Come and check in - let's discuss what we need to. I will not collect late resubmissions.
You should read "Two Ways to Belong in America" (available in 50 Essays or on Google Classroom). This is a text about immigrants in contemporary America, but I think that there are clear connections to Steinbeck too. Read the article and see if you can make these connections. You may find it helpful to think about the ways in which necropolitics are coming into play in both texts.
We will also have chapter presentations next class. Chapters up to number 26 will be called. Please share any materials you have made.
Lastly, the guided reading notes on literary criticism are due next Friday. Remember that the criticism is meant to help you with your interpretation of the motif/quotation for your final assignment. Be sure that you find an article which aligns with your own understanding of the motif in the novel.
English IV
Today in class we had our Unit 17 Vocabulary Test as well as a chance to correct our earlier quiz on Lesson 17. I hope that you felt prepared for today's assessment. I'll have them back to you next week for our corrections. I think that this vocabulary work that we're doing is some of the most important work for us because it's so helpful for acquiring new words and being able to work with huge words that are new to you.
Remember that you also now know about the two final projects for the novel you are reading. We have a creative project (the book pamphlet) and then the more formal project (the character essay). I'm looking forward to taking you through these last assignments for the year.
Monday, April 22, 2019
Homework for Monday - 22 April 2019
AP Seminar
We are well on our way to finishing our IMPODS. I am very happy with the work that I saw today, and the level of support that you all have given to each other as we have done this work. Through the week, be sure that you have placed final touches on your IWA and submitted your final. I will also remind you that after you do your AP Pre-Administration (Tuesday or Wednesday) you will then need to import your AP Number. Deep breaths kiddos - it's finished!
Advanced Russian
Today we had our unit examination for Units 7 and 9. Be aware that if you were absent you will need to schedule approximately one hour for a make-up session. Do try to get that done this week so that I can return the exams by Friday.
We are all going to move on together for the end of the year - Please review Chapter 11 (Russian III Textbook) and complete the chapter preview form. Additionally, AP Examinees should be reviewing from Schaum's Russian Grammar in order to prepare and review difficult topics. Lastly, if you see a zero score for the most recent project please check your submission on Google Classroom. If you are not able to submit, please share your work with me and email me to inform me that it is ready to be scored.
Russian I
Today in class we reviewed our former Soviet Republics before we took time to review the usage of conjunctions in Russian. We finished our day with a game of LOTO and some more practice with writing sentences using conjunctions. To finish our learning on this relatively straightforward grammar topic, complete the final set of sentences for Exercise 3.8. Remember to read the sentences, determine if they're more similar or dissimilar, and then to add the conjunction. Check to remove words that aren't needed.
Next class we'll be looking at forming adverbs from adjectives. I also need all tests complete. Wednesday is the last day to finish an incomplete test.
We are well on our way to finishing our IMPODS. I am very happy with the work that I saw today, and the level of support that you all have given to each other as we have done this work. Through the week, be sure that you have placed final touches on your IWA and submitted your final. I will also remind you that after you do your AP Pre-Administration (Tuesday or Wednesday) you will then need to import your AP Number. Deep breaths kiddos - it's finished!
Advanced Russian
Today we had our unit examination for Units 7 and 9. Be aware that if you were absent you will need to schedule approximately one hour for a make-up session. Do try to get that done this week so that I can return the exams by Friday.
We are all going to move on together for the end of the year - Please review Chapter 11 (Russian III Textbook) and complete the chapter preview form. Additionally, AP Examinees should be reviewing from Schaum's Russian Grammar in order to prepare and review difficult topics. Lastly, if you see a zero score for the most recent project please check your submission on Google Classroom. If you are not able to submit, please share your work with me and email me to inform me that it is ready to be scored.
Russian I
Today in class we reviewed our former Soviet Republics before we took time to review the usage of conjunctions in Russian. We finished our day with a game of LOTO and some more practice with writing sentences using conjunctions. To finish our learning on this relatively straightforward grammar topic, complete the final set of sentences for Exercise 3.8. Remember to read the sentences, determine if they're more similar or dissimilar, and then to add the conjunction. Check to remove words that aren't needed.
Next class we'll be looking at forming adverbs from adjectives. I also need all tests complete. Wednesday is the last day to finish an incomplete test.
Wednesday, April 17, 2019
Homework for A-Day Students: Long Weekend - Holiday Weekend: 17 April
AP English III
Today in class we focused around rhetorical analysis (noticing patterns in a text to connect them to an argument) as well as synthesis (creating connections between various text/authors) as we discussed Steinbeck and Orwell. We didn't have time to review the multiple choice work, so we'll go over that on Tuesday.
Remember as I said today in class, it's all about preparing for the exam right now. Thinking and speaking is just like writing. If you're talking and thinking in class then your practicing for the exam - if you're not, then you're not. Consider if you're maximizing your opportunities right now.
Over the weekend we have Chapters 25 and 26 to read and consider. We'll have presentations of Chapters 17 to 26 on Thursday. Be prepared for this work. Have complete motif charts - we'll have a bit of time to select our motifs next class and we'll also do some work with literary criticism. Super exciting times ahead! Also, don't forget that all paper resubmissions are due on Thursday/Friday.
English IV
Today in class we had some fun and we did some reading (which is also pretty fun). The main task we had today was to prepare for our Vocabulary Exam on Tuesday. Remember that this exam is going to cover all of the roots we have studied in this unit. You should know the meaning of the roots, the association words, and how to determine the meaning of a word given its parts.
This test will also count as your resubmission of the earlier quiz. Be ready for our examination!
Today in class we focused around rhetorical analysis (noticing patterns in a text to connect them to an argument) as well as synthesis (creating connections between various text/authors) as we discussed Steinbeck and Orwell. We didn't have time to review the multiple choice work, so we'll go over that on Tuesday.
Remember as I said today in class, it's all about preparing for the exam right now. Thinking and speaking is just like writing. If you're talking and thinking in class then your practicing for the exam - if you're not, then you're not. Consider if you're maximizing your opportunities right now.
Over the weekend we have Chapters 25 and 26 to read and consider. We'll have presentations of Chapters 17 to 26 on Thursday. Be prepared for this work. Have complete motif charts - we'll have a bit of time to select our motifs next class and we'll also do some work with literary criticism. Super exciting times ahead! Also, don't forget that all paper resubmissions are due on Thursday/Friday.
English IV
Today in class we had some fun and we did some reading (which is also pretty fun). The main task we had today was to prepare for our Vocabulary Exam on Tuesday. Remember that this exam is going to cover all of the roots we have studied in this unit. You should know the meaning of the roots, the association words, and how to determine the meaning of a word given its parts.
This test will also count as your resubmission of the earlier quiz. Be ready for our examination!
Tuesday, April 16, 2019
Homework for B-Day - Long Weekend - 16 April
AP Seminar
As you finish your work this weekend and prepare for your presentation I want to remind you of a few things. First, there's the Course and Exam Description. The Oral Defense questions are on page 50 and 51 and the area around these questions is quite helpful in reviewing the task. Be sure that you are prepared.
IWAs are due to Digital Portfolio and IMP slides are due to Google Classroom. A late submission will result in a two point penalty for lateness. Be aware of when you will present and be ready. Please ask for any help or assistance you may need.
Advanced Russian
Today in class we spent time working through translations. We identified key skills (as well as some review of basic skills) and applied those skills with our translations. Remember that we have unit examinations coming on Monday (after Easter Break). I would finish my preparation by working through the remaining translations and seeking assistance if needed. Remember to study and prepare using the vocabulary in the chapter - this is where I select the words.
I'll be putting project scores in the gradebook today. Be sure that we have finished all project work by the time of the unit exam.
Russian I
Today we began our last unit of the year - Unit 3. And we began by focusing on conjunctions in Russian, specifically AND, BUT, AND/BUT, and OR. Be sure that you know these vocabulary words as well as how they function in a sentence. The exercise tonight - 3.8 - will help you with this. Use the guided sections A, Б, В and combine the sentences using the required/suggested conjunction. As you combine the sentences, rewrite them and translate them. We'll then go through the others as a guided practice.
We'll be presenting our countries next class too. If you need to resubmit on your country projects, be sure that you do that this weekend based on the feedback that I have given you.
As you finish your work this weekend and prepare for your presentation I want to remind you of a few things. First, there's the Course and Exam Description. The Oral Defense questions are on page 50 and 51 and the area around these questions is quite helpful in reviewing the task. Be sure that you are prepared.
IWAs are due to Digital Portfolio and IMP slides are due to Google Classroom. A late submission will result in a two point penalty for lateness. Be aware of when you will present and be ready. Please ask for any help or assistance you may need.
Advanced Russian
Today in class we spent time working through translations. We identified key skills (as well as some review of basic skills) and applied those skills with our translations. Remember that we have unit examinations coming on Monday (after Easter Break). I would finish my preparation by working through the remaining translations and seeking assistance if needed. Remember to study and prepare using the vocabulary in the chapter - this is where I select the words.
I'll be putting project scores in the gradebook today. Be sure that we have finished all project work by the time of the unit exam.
Russian I
Today we began our last unit of the year - Unit 3. And we began by focusing on conjunctions in Russian, specifically AND, BUT, AND/BUT, and OR. Be sure that you know these vocabulary words as well as how they function in a sentence. The exercise tonight - 3.8 - will help you with this. Use the guided sections A, Б, В and combine the sentences using the required/suggested conjunction. As you combine the sentences, rewrite them and translate them. We'll then go through the others as a guided practice.
We'll be presenting our countries next class too. If you need to resubmit on your country projects, be sure that you do that this weekend based on the feedback that I have given you.
Monday, April 15, 2019
Homework for A-Day Students - 15 April
It's tax day! Remember for any of you who file income taxes that your filing is due today. If you have to do taxes, I certainly hope that you get a bit of a refund! Here are your reminders for tonight.
AP English III
I hope that all of you enjoyed the presentation from the Emily K Center today on applying to and preparing for college. It's quite a process, but it's good to know that all of you have a lot of support in this community to help you meet your goals and future planning. Go to their fair this weekend - see their website for details - as it will give you some leads you may not have considered before related to your own goals and planning.
We did not discuss Steinbeck at all today, so be sure that you have good notes and annotations on these chapters (22, 23, 24 - The Weedpatch Section) coming in to our class on Wednesday. We'll be reviewing this section of the text as well as George Orwell's "Shooting an Elephant". You can find the text in 50 Essays or at this link. The copy is available in class, so just take good notes as you read - no need to print it out.
I also had the chance to hand out your research papers today. Remember that as we continue to learn about writing that the expectations only increase and get more rigorous. What was acceptable at the beginning of the year is no longer acceptable as we should have new skills to show and use. Please apply your comments to your resubmission and find more ways to use and explain your evidence in relation to your overall point. Look especially at your transitions. I'm available to conference and discuss whatever you may need. Remember that all resubmissions are due by Thursday the 25th of April.
English IV
Today in class we had the chance to practice a bit with our vocabulary knowledge related to word parts in Lesson 17 as well as to finish our research, present to our book groups, and take some time with our novels. Since we're all in a bit of different places, it is important to note that we're all working at our own pace to accomplish our goals in class. Make sure that you have your notes on Lesson 17 since we will have our Vocabulary Examination next week on Tuesday. You should also be finishing your novels since we will have our Major Projects coming very soon!
AP English III
I hope that all of you enjoyed the presentation from the Emily K Center today on applying to and preparing for college. It's quite a process, but it's good to know that all of you have a lot of support in this community to help you meet your goals and future planning. Go to their fair this weekend - see their website for details - as it will give you some leads you may not have considered before related to your own goals and planning.
We did not discuss Steinbeck at all today, so be sure that you have good notes and annotations on these chapters (22, 23, 24 - The Weedpatch Section) coming in to our class on Wednesday. We'll be reviewing this section of the text as well as George Orwell's "Shooting an Elephant". You can find the text in 50 Essays or at this link. The copy is available in class, so just take good notes as you read - no need to print it out.
I also had the chance to hand out your research papers today. Remember that as we continue to learn about writing that the expectations only increase and get more rigorous. What was acceptable at the beginning of the year is no longer acceptable as we should have new skills to show and use. Please apply your comments to your resubmission and find more ways to use and explain your evidence in relation to your overall point. Look especially at your transitions. I'm available to conference and discuss whatever you may need. Remember that all resubmissions are due by Thursday the 25th of April.
English IV
Today in class we had the chance to practice a bit with our vocabulary knowledge related to word parts in Lesson 17 as well as to finish our research, present to our book groups, and take some time with our novels. Since we're all in a bit of different places, it is important to note that we're all working at our own pace to accomplish our goals in class. Make sure that you have your notes on Lesson 17 since we will have our Vocabulary Examination next week on Tuesday. You should also be finishing your novels since we will have our Major Projects coming very soon!
Friday, April 12, 2019
Homework for the Weekend - B Day - 12 April 2019
Hi All - Remember that with the holiday next week and the teacher workday we will only have ONE B-Day next week.
AP Seminar
We're focused on finishing. And that's the phrase to take with you on into this weekend. As we are working this weekend it is important that we are finalizing our IWA and then completing our slides related to our IMP. Keep in mind the alignment between these two documents as you are working. I've really enjoyed seeing so many of you helping each other out and working to support each other! Keep doing this!
Next class I would like to see a lot of you with your slides on the board. Remember that it is a good idea to look at them on the board before you are presenting. Also remember the timing requirements.
Use your rubrics and documents to help you during this time. I'm of course also available to help!
Advanced Russian
Today in class we were focused on reviewing (Russian II) or learning our last new concept (Russian III). No matter what, we were preparing for our final examination on this unit. At the end of class we had a bit of time to work on our final assignment of the year - the Russian Song assignment. I'll have a formal rubric and guidelines for you next class on this assignment.
Over the weekend, we should all be focused on completing our translation assignments. These translations are great overviews of the grammar topics in our units. Be sure that you can navigate these. If you are having trouble, focus on that topic in the translation to study and review. Remember, learning Russian comes by doing Russian. Be active in your studying.
Russian I
Today we took our examination on Units 1 and 2 - focusing on the essential elements of Russian grammar. I'll have your exams graded and returned to you soon so that you can prepare for a reassessment if needed.
Over the weekend you should complete your Chapter Preview for Unit 3. This chapter focuses on plurals in the nominative case as well as forming adverbs in Russian. It's a pretty straightforward unit and it will take us to our final days for exam review. If you are on the culture and research plan, you should be sure that you have finished your research proposal this weekend on your quarterly project. If you've already finished, be sure that you are pulling together information to complete this work.
AP Seminar
We're focused on finishing. And that's the phrase to take with you on into this weekend. As we are working this weekend it is important that we are finalizing our IWA and then completing our slides related to our IMP. Keep in mind the alignment between these two documents as you are working. I've really enjoyed seeing so many of you helping each other out and working to support each other! Keep doing this!
Next class I would like to see a lot of you with your slides on the board. Remember that it is a good idea to look at them on the board before you are presenting. Also remember the timing requirements.
Use your rubrics and documents to help you during this time. I'm of course also available to help!
Advanced Russian
Today in class we were focused on reviewing (Russian II) or learning our last new concept (Russian III). No matter what, we were preparing for our final examination on this unit. At the end of class we had a bit of time to work on our final assignment of the year - the Russian Song assignment. I'll have a formal rubric and guidelines for you next class on this assignment.
Over the weekend, we should all be focused on completing our translation assignments. These translations are great overviews of the grammar topics in our units. Be sure that you can navigate these. If you are having trouble, focus on that topic in the translation to study and review. Remember, learning Russian comes by doing Russian. Be active in your studying.
Russian I
Today we took our examination on Units 1 and 2 - focusing on the essential elements of Russian grammar. I'll have your exams graded and returned to you soon so that you can prepare for a reassessment if needed.
Over the weekend you should complete your Chapter Preview for Unit 3. This chapter focuses on plurals in the nominative case as well as forming adverbs in Russian. It's a pretty straightforward unit and it will take us to our final days for exam review. If you are on the culture and research plan, you should be sure that you have finished your research proposal this weekend on your quarterly project. If you've already finished, be sure that you are pulling together information to complete this work.
Thursday, April 11, 2019
Homework for A-Day Students: 11 April 2019
AP English III
For those of you who were absent from first period because of the matinee, please be aware that you missed a good review of Chapter 20 as we worked through the major conversations in Chapter 20. Our big takeaways focused on the reality of California, the connection between Jim Casy and Jesus Christ, and the major elements of the Joads (Ma/Tom) which continue to shine through even in new environments. You can find all of your motifs in Chapter 20 - and we had some new characters and major ideas come through the text. Be sure that your notes and annotations are reflective of this.
As we move forward to the weekend be sure that you are reading to the next chapter set. We have Chapters 22, 23, and 24 ahead of us for Monday. We'll be going to the new camp in this section. Be sure that you keep using your motif charts to track information and keep finding the trends in the text.
Don't forget that we'll have our college workshop on Monday. Be ready to ask questions and start to look at what we can do as we continue to move forward to Senior year.
English IV
Today in class we finished our Lesson 17 Vocabulary and then moved on to our projects related to our literature circles and book research. I'm hoping that we have enjoyed digging into some research in order to see the point of including research in our approach to novels and understanding.
I would see a Vocabulary Test coming soon. We have completed all of Lesson 17. We'll be doing some review of Vocabulary on Monday and Wednesday next week, and we'll have our exam when we return from Easter.
For those of you who were absent from first period because of the matinee, please be aware that you missed a good review of Chapter 20 as we worked through the major conversations in Chapter 20. Our big takeaways focused on the reality of California, the connection between Jim Casy and Jesus Christ, and the major elements of the Joads (Ma/Tom) which continue to shine through even in new environments. You can find all of your motifs in Chapter 20 - and we had some new characters and major ideas come through the text. Be sure that your notes and annotations are reflective of this.
As we move forward to the weekend be sure that you are reading to the next chapter set. We have Chapters 22, 23, and 24 ahead of us for Monday. We'll be going to the new camp in this section. Be sure that you keep using your motif charts to track information and keep finding the trends in the text.
Don't forget that we'll have our college workshop on Monday. Be ready to ask questions and start to look at what we can do as we continue to move forward to Senior year.
English IV
Today in class we finished our Lesson 17 Vocabulary and then moved on to our projects related to our literature circles and book research. I'm hoping that we have enjoyed digging into some research in order to see the point of including research in our approach to novels and understanding.
I would see a Vocabulary Test coming soon. We have completed all of Lesson 17. We'll be doing some review of Vocabulary on Monday and Wednesday next week, and we'll have our exam when we return from Easter.
Wednesday, April 10, 2019
Homework for B-Day Students: 10 April
AP Seminar
Today in class we spent time conferencing, editing, revising, writing, and designing. I love when we get stuff done. This is very much what class will look like on Friday and Tuesday as well. Remember that we are in our final classes for preparation. On Tuesday I want to see you all running through your slides, seeing them on the board, and interacting with an audience. Practice makes perfect!
Keep in mind our due date of the 21st for all materials. Presentations will run on Monday the 22nd and Wednesday the 24th. If you choose to present before school you must bring your own audience.
Advanced Russian
Today was a day for submitting and reviewing (Russian II) or for learning some new concepts (Russian III) at this point, all projects should be in. Projects not turned in will be subject to a small late penalty.
For tonight, be sure that you're preparing for your final examination on this unit. We spent a bit of time going over the topics today. I think the most difficult topics are imperatives (Russian III) and double negation (Russian II) spend your time here. Know your procedures for navigating these areas.
There are additional exercises if you would like the practice - take a look at your translations at the end of the lesson as well as the reading and dialogues at the beginning. Your examination will fall on the 22nd. We'll have Friday and Tuesday for practice and preparation.
Russian I
Today was our final guided study day related to grammar, cases, and Russian linguistics. We spent some great time in class discussing verb conjugation and case declensions. Important skills as we think about our examination that we have on Friday. If you were able to do today's work easily then I think you're in good shape - if not, you will need to focus and study in order to memorize the concepts that you are feeling weak on. There are translations at the end of the chapter and you can also focus on learning your charts and endings. The essential skills for this examination are:
Today in class we spent time conferencing, editing, revising, writing, and designing. I love when we get stuff done. This is very much what class will look like on Friday and Tuesday as well. Remember that we are in our final classes for preparation. On Tuesday I want to see you all running through your slides, seeing them on the board, and interacting with an audience. Practice makes perfect!
Keep in mind our due date of the 21st for all materials. Presentations will run on Monday the 22nd and Wednesday the 24th. If you choose to present before school you must bring your own audience.
Advanced Russian
Today was a day for submitting and reviewing (Russian II) or for learning some new concepts (Russian III) at this point, all projects should be in. Projects not turned in will be subject to a small late penalty.
For tonight, be sure that you're preparing for your final examination on this unit. We spent a bit of time going over the topics today. I think the most difficult topics are imperatives (Russian III) and double negation (Russian II) spend your time here. Know your procedures for navigating these areas.
There are additional exercises if you would like the practice - take a look at your translations at the end of the lesson as well as the reading and dialogues at the beginning. Your examination will fall on the 22nd. We'll have Friday and Tuesday for practice and preparation.
Russian I
Today was our final guided study day related to grammar, cases, and Russian linguistics. We spent some great time in class discussing verb conjugation and case declensions. Important skills as we think about our examination that we have on Friday. If you were able to do today's work easily then I think you're in good shape - if not, you will need to focus and study in order to memorize the concepts that you are feeling weak on. There are translations at the end of the chapter and you can also focus on learning your charts and endings. The essential skills for this examination are:
- verb conjugation (also from unit one)
- case declensions (we did nouns in unit one, now we can do adjectives, possessive and subject pronouns)
- knowing the jobs of each case
- knowing vocabulary meanings - translating from Russian to English
- culture around Russian houses and family life
We also finished our Soviet Republics work today. All projects should be uploaded on Google Classroom to be scored. We'll have our culture day on Tuesday where we learn about and share information on the Soviet Union!
Tuesday, April 9, 2019
Homework for A-Day Students: 9 April 2019
English IV
Today almost everyone was out on a field trip - I hope that you enjoyed your time at Durham Tech today! It's really exciting when you're getting ready for college and what's to come! Today we spent our class time reading and working on reading journals. Remember that everyone's goal is to finish their book by the end of the month. If you need to be reading tonight to make up for class time, please do that.
On Thursday we'll have time in the library to complete our research projects related to our books. After we come back from Easter Break I'll go over the requirements for our final projects and the last classes of the year. Be ready to finish strong!
AP English III
Sorry for the confusion everyone - we'll have our college planning workshop next week on Monday. Not this week. Today in class we focused on Machiavelli and the different strategies he uses to communicate his idea on effective leadership. We made a lot of connections back to Steinbeck as well as we discussed various "princes" in The Grapes of Wrath. Our main motif was power - but I think that there was a bit related to corruption too.
Tonight you should continue reading in Grapes to the end of Chapter 21. Chapter 20 is very long and chronicles the Joads arrival to California. Notice what the reality of California is. Why is it different from the fantasy? Why does this matter? Be sure that you have also completed your motif charts up to Chapter 21 - they'll be necessary as we begin to prepare for our final project on Steinbeck.
Today almost everyone was out on a field trip - I hope that you enjoyed your time at Durham Tech today! It's really exciting when you're getting ready for college and what's to come! Today we spent our class time reading and working on reading journals. Remember that everyone's goal is to finish their book by the end of the month. If you need to be reading tonight to make up for class time, please do that.
On Thursday we'll have time in the library to complete our research projects related to our books. After we come back from Easter Break I'll go over the requirements for our final projects and the last classes of the year. Be ready to finish strong!
AP English III
Sorry for the confusion everyone - we'll have our college planning workshop next week on Monday. Not this week. Today in class we focused on Machiavelli and the different strategies he uses to communicate his idea on effective leadership. We made a lot of connections back to Steinbeck as well as we discussed various "princes" in The Grapes of Wrath. Our main motif was power - but I think that there was a bit related to corruption too.
Tonight you should continue reading in Grapes to the end of Chapter 21. Chapter 20 is very long and chronicles the Joads arrival to California. Notice what the reality of California is. Why is it different from the fantasy? Why does this matter? Be sure that you have also completed your motif charts up to Chapter 21 - they'll be necessary as we begin to prepare for our final project on Steinbeck.
Monday, April 8, 2019
Homework for B-Day Students - 8 April 2019
AP Seminar
Let's just remind ourselves of our goals. By the end of this week you should have a full working draft of your IWA that is approaching a finishing stage. I think that we're at the point with these documents that we can start to construct our IMP slides as well. Remember what we have seen from our high scoring samples. Remember how the slides should be used. You may find it helpful to take a small break from the paper to get to the slides.
All slides are due the same day. You'll submit your slides to Google Classroom. All IWAs are due to Digital Portfolio ASAP. Remember that once you submit the final copy, there are no more changes allowed.
Advanced Russian
Today in class we reviewed and/or learned a key topic - the use of the double negative in Russian. This can be a bit tricky - but if you remember the key rules, then you're in good shape. With this, Russian II students are finished with Unit 7 Grammar. You all should take tonight to review concepts using the handout (also available in Google Classroom). Describe the weather and use double negatives to talk about what doesn't happen in that weather.
Russian III students should use the idea of double negatives to practice more with imperatives. Write a brief story using five imperatives. Try to use different types. Make some positive, make others negative.
Also be aware that all project work is due. The last day to submit or work in class is Wednesday. Your exam will come quickly after Easter break. Be aware!
Russian I
Today in class we had time to practice with our vocabulary and a bit of grammar practice. The important thing to remember is that we have an exam coming on Friday which will cover topics from Chapter One and Two. As you're preparing - we should be memorizing. Make sure that you know your endings. Be sure that you know how to make your changes. Can we go through verbs, adjectives, nouns, and all the other words that require changing? My biggest way to prepare is to make cards - kill and drill! Memorize those endings and the process of changing.
Be sure that you've completed your exercises in Chapter Two - these are so helpful in doing this work. I can also help if you need it.
Our last day for research on our projects is Wednesday. All slideshows should be submitted by the end of class on Wednesday.
Let's just remind ourselves of our goals. By the end of this week you should have a full working draft of your IWA that is approaching a finishing stage. I think that we're at the point with these documents that we can start to construct our IMP slides as well. Remember what we have seen from our high scoring samples. Remember how the slides should be used. You may find it helpful to take a small break from the paper to get to the slides.
All slides are due the same day. You'll submit your slides to Google Classroom. All IWAs are due to Digital Portfolio ASAP. Remember that once you submit the final copy, there are no more changes allowed.
Advanced Russian
Today in class we reviewed and/or learned a key topic - the use of the double negative in Russian. This can be a bit tricky - but if you remember the key rules, then you're in good shape. With this, Russian II students are finished with Unit 7 Grammar. You all should take tonight to review concepts using the handout (also available in Google Classroom). Describe the weather and use double negatives to talk about what doesn't happen in that weather.
Russian III students should use the idea of double negatives to practice more with imperatives. Write a brief story using five imperatives. Try to use different types. Make some positive, make others negative.
Also be aware that all project work is due. The last day to submit or work in class is Wednesday. Your exam will come quickly after Easter break. Be aware!
Russian I
Today in class we had time to practice with our vocabulary and a bit of grammar practice. The important thing to remember is that we have an exam coming on Friday which will cover topics from Chapter One and Two. As you're preparing - we should be memorizing. Make sure that you know your endings. Be sure that you know how to make your changes. Can we go through verbs, adjectives, nouns, and all the other words that require changing? My biggest way to prepare is to make cards - kill and drill! Memorize those endings and the process of changing.
Be sure that you've completed your exercises in Chapter Two - these are so helpful in doing this work. I can also help if you need it.
Our last day for research on our projects is Wednesday. All slideshows should be submitted by the end of class on Wednesday.
Friday, April 5, 2019
Homework for the Weekend - A Day Students - 5 April
AP English III
I'm going to reiterate things for the good of the group before we get too far into this final quarter of the year. If you were expecting me to be easier or more lenient as we approach the end, then you were mistaken. I will ease up after we finish the AP Exam. Not before. There are some of you missing research papers still. This is a bad place to be. Some of you did not do well on the break quiz - I hope you've saved some rubles. It's important to finish strong. Not to crawl over the line. If you need help, you need to ask for it. With all that said, let's go on to our work this weekend.
On Tuesday we'll be having a college planning workshop to go over some of the alphabet soup that is applying to college. We'll have about 20 minutes to work through Machiavelli's "The Morals of the Prince" - this is an excerpt of a longer work called The Prince. Machiavelli is a political theorist from the 1400's. You might find it helpful to consider who holds power in our novel and what that institution is doing to hold on to power. I think you may see some interesting parallels. Don't forget our conversation related to Marx today too.
We'll work through the next section of Grapes on Thursday. Be ready for that - it's time to get to California.
English IV
Today in class we had a productive day focused on some grammar skills - Where do we always put commas? - as well as time for reading and our projects on our novels. Remember that most of you will be on the college field trip on Tuesday - have fun and enjoy! - be sure that you have read this weekend to make up for the time in class that you'll miss.
Thursday will be our final day to work on our projects related to our books. Be sure that you're ready to present to your group about your topic.
I'm going to reiterate things for the good of the group before we get too far into this final quarter of the year. If you were expecting me to be easier or more lenient as we approach the end, then you were mistaken. I will ease up after we finish the AP Exam. Not before. There are some of you missing research papers still. This is a bad place to be. Some of you did not do well on the break quiz - I hope you've saved some rubles. It's important to finish strong. Not to crawl over the line. If you need help, you need to ask for it. With all that said, let's go on to our work this weekend.
On Tuesday we'll be having a college planning workshop to go over some of the alphabet soup that is applying to college. We'll have about 20 minutes to work through Machiavelli's "The Morals of the Prince" - this is an excerpt of a longer work called The Prince. Machiavelli is a political theorist from the 1400's. You might find it helpful to consider who holds power in our novel and what that institution is doing to hold on to power. I think you may see some interesting parallels. Don't forget our conversation related to Marx today too.
We'll work through the next section of Grapes on Thursday. Be ready for that - it's time to get to California.
English IV
Today in class we had a productive day focused on some grammar skills - Where do we always put commas? - as well as time for reading and our projects on our novels. Remember that most of you will be on the college field trip on Tuesday - have fun and enjoy! - be sure that you have read this weekend to make up for the time in class that you'll miss.
Thursday will be our final day to work on our projects related to our books. Be sure that you're ready to present to your group about your topic.
Thursday, April 4, 2019
Homework for the Weekend - B Day - 4 April
One week done, only six more to go!
AP Seminar
Over the weekend there are two things to accomplish. Some of you were able to accomplish one of them today, so I guess that just leaves one thing for you. Be sure that you have navigated to Google Classroom and found the form for Workshop 1.2. This form will guide you through the second workshop on the first submission. This focused on Rows 3 and 5 of the rubric, but it will also be good to think about citations as well.
You must go to Digital Portfolio and submit your draft this weekend. Run an originality report based on your work so far. I will check behind you on Monday. The class we'll have on Monday will focus on workshopping the full draft - be prepared for this work!
Advanced Russian
At this point we have projects due or soon to be due. Russian III students should have recipe cards submitted online and be ready to play or present a spoken part on Monday. Russian II students will have their final workshop on Monday related to the weather reports. Be sure that you have a slide for each of the days and that you discuss temperature, conditions, and suggested attire.
Additionally, we have exercises based on the new content - 9.9 for Russian III / 7.8 for Russian II. Be sure that you are learning your declensions, remembering your key rules, and getting prepared for our overall examination (either the final or the AP).
Russian I
Over the weekend you should all be focused on studying and preparing for your Unit 2 examination. The exam is going to fall on Friday of next week. We'll have full classes on Monday and especially Wednesday reviewing for the exam and getting ready in the way that we can.
This weekend you should all work through exercise 2.20 - translations. These are helpful to review vocabulary as well as grammar in the lesson. You should be able to identify where to use all six cases and then put the words in the proper form. Remember to use your vocabulary lists and notes from Chapter 1 and Chapter 2 as you complete this work.
I would also suggest reading through and understanding the чтение at the beginning of Chapter 2. What is this text about? Where does it use our grammar? You'll see a similar text on the exam next week.
AP Seminar
Over the weekend there are two things to accomplish. Some of you were able to accomplish one of them today, so I guess that just leaves one thing for you. Be sure that you have navigated to Google Classroom and found the form for Workshop 1.2. This form will guide you through the second workshop on the first submission. This focused on Rows 3 and 5 of the rubric, but it will also be good to think about citations as well.
You must go to Digital Portfolio and submit your draft this weekend. Run an originality report based on your work so far. I will check behind you on Monday. The class we'll have on Monday will focus on workshopping the full draft - be prepared for this work!
Advanced Russian
At this point we have projects due or soon to be due. Russian III students should have recipe cards submitted online and be ready to play or present a spoken part on Monday. Russian II students will have their final workshop on Monday related to the weather reports. Be sure that you have a slide for each of the days and that you discuss temperature, conditions, and suggested attire.
Additionally, we have exercises based on the new content - 9.9 for Russian III / 7.8 for Russian II. Be sure that you are learning your declensions, remembering your key rules, and getting prepared for our overall examination (either the final or the AP).
Russian I
Over the weekend you should all be focused on studying and preparing for your Unit 2 examination. The exam is going to fall on Friday of next week. We'll have full classes on Monday and especially Wednesday reviewing for the exam and getting ready in the way that we can.
This weekend you should all work through exercise 2.20 - translations. These are helpful to review vocabulary as well as grammar in the lesson. You should be able to identify where to use all six cases and then put the words in the proper form. Remember to use your vocabulary lists and notes from Chapter 1 and Chapter 2 as you complete this work.
I would also suggest reading through and understanding the чтение at the beginning of Chapter 2. What is this text about? Where does it use our grammar? You'll see a similar text on the exam next week.
Wednesday, April 3, 2019
Homework for A-Day Classes: 3 April 2019
AP English III
I have reviewed your papers and logged whose papers I have and whose are missing at this point. I'll begin scoring this weekend. If your paper is currently marked as missing, please be sure that you have submitted a paper to me (electronically via Google Classroom or a hard copy) before I leave this weekend. Once returned, everyone will have one resubmission of the paper. I plan on having these back to you in about two weeks.
In terms of The Grapes of Wrath we have Chapters 17, 18, and 19 for reading. You'll also need to complete just ONE vocabulary card from this section. As you read, be sure that you are updating your motif charts and logging what you find. We'll be focusing on this section of the novel on Friday and discussing a bit about Marxism. You may find it helpful to do a bit of preliminary research on the topic to enrich our conversation.
English IV
Remember that you should finish your novels by the end of the month. Big congratulations to the student who already has finished their book! Today we began to do some research of topics related to our novels. Next class we'll have time in class for reading, journaling, and then researching. The idea is that when we get together next week you will know about your topic and be able to share with the people who are reading your book.
I have reviewed your papers and logged whose papers I have and whose are missing at this point. I'll begin scoring this weekend. If your paper is currently marked as missing, please be sure that you have submitted a paper to me (electronically via Google Classroom or a hard copy) before I leave this weekend. Once returned, everyone will have one resubmission of the paper. I plan on having these back to you in about two weeks.
In terms of The Grapes of Wrath we have Chapters 17, 18, and 19 for reading. You'll also need to complete just ONE vocabulary card from this section. As you read, be sure that you are updating your motif charts and logging what you find. We'll be focusing on this section of the novel on Friday and discussing a bit about Marxism. You may find it helpful to do a bit of preliminary research on the topic to enrich our conversation.
English IV
Remember that you should finish your novels by the end of the month. Big congratulations to the student who already has finished their book! Today we began to do some research of topics related to our novels. Next class we'll have time in class for reading, journaling, and then researching. The idea is that when we get together next week you will know about your topic and be able to share with the people who are reading your book.
Tuesday, April 2, 2019
Homework for B-Day Classes (and reminders for AP) - 2 April 2019
AP Seminar
As one of my favorite singers says, "Well I guess that push has come to this, so I guess this must be shove..." That's where we are in AP Seminar. We should regularly be checking things off and moving forward. I hope that today's workshop was helpful in that regard.
Revise and write and craft your IWA. Be sure that you are also designing your slides. Practice your Oral Defense questions with each other. Keep moving forward and ask for the help that you may need. If you were absent today, be sure that you find a partner to complete a First Submission workshop form - available on Google Classroom.
Advanced Russian
I'll be creating the space on Google Classroom for your projects on Thursday morning. Remember that Russian III is due this week and Russian II is due next week. Follow the guidelines for your project (recipe/weather) and ask for the help you may need. Remember that we are actively working on using our language to review the skills.
Today in class we began on new information - adverbs of quantity and count versus non-count nouns for Russian II - imperatives for first and third person for Russian III. There are exercises to review these concepts. Please complete exercises in Chapter 7 and 9 as needed focused on these concepts. The list of exercises is in the slides on Google Classroom.
Russian I
Today I gave you the study guide for your Unit 2 Exam which will fall next Friday. This exam will focus on the essential skills of cases (all six - nouns and adjectives) as well as verb conjugation. It will be very similar to the Unit 1 exam with more (seeing as you didn't know about adjectives before). Be sure to use your study guide and prioritize where you need to.
Additionally, we will begin on one of our last culture projects on Thursday - the former Soviet Union. Be sure that you have selected your top FIVE former republics (Russia is not an option). Do some preliminary research. We'll be choosing and starting on Thursday after we finish Office Romance.
AP English III
Be ready for your quiz on The Grapes of Wrath and be sure that if you have your chapter presentation tomorrow that you have shared your materials with me before class begins. We will have presentations and then the quiz.
As one of my favorite singers says, "Well I guess that push has come to this, so I guess this must be shove..." That's where we are in AP Seminar. We should regularly be checking things off and moving forward. I hope that today's workshop was helpful in that regard.
Revise and write and craft your IWA. Be sure that you are also designing your slides. Practice your Oral Defense questions with each other. Keep moving forward and ask for the help that you may need. If you were absent today, be sure that you find a partner to complete a First Submission workshop form - available on Google Classroom.
Advanced Russian
I'll be creating the space on Google Classroom for your projects on Thursday morning. Remember that Russian III is due this week and Russian II is due next week. Follow the guidelines for your project (recipe/weather) and ask for the help you may need. Remember that we are actively working on using our language to review the skills.
Today in class we began on new information - adverbs of quantity and count versus non-count nouns for Russian II - imperatives for first and third person for Russian III. There are exercises to review these concepts. Please complete exercises in Chapter 7 and 9 as needed focused on these concepts. The list of exercises is in the slides on Google Classroom.
Russian I
Today I gave you the study guide for your Unit 2 Exam which will fall next Friday. This exam will focus on the essential skills of cases (all six - nouns and adjectives) as well as verb conjugation. It will be very similar to the Unit 1 exam with more (seeing as you didn't know about adjectives before). Be sure to use your study guide and prioritize where you need to.
Additionally, we will begin on one of our last culture projects on Thursday - the former Soviet Union. Be sure that you have selected your top FIVE former republics (Russia is not an option). Do some preliminary research. We'll be choosing and starting on Thursday after we finish Office Romance.
AP English III
Be ready for your quiz on The Grapes of Wrath and be sure that if you have your chapter presentation tomorrow that you have shared your materials with me before class begins. We will have presentations and then the quiz.
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