Happy Monday Everyone! We're back in the swing of things, and I'm especially excited about this week because it ends with my birthday! Here are your reminders for tonight to move you into Wednesday.
AP English III
Tonight you should all be working on two tasks which will move us forward into Wednesday. First, I want all of you to start to do the heavy lifting and work to revise your outlines - especially the thesis/argument statements since we focused on that today. Take a moment to look at what you have written: Most of you have given me only the defensible point that you are trying to make. Remember that this is only one part of the necessary argument structure. Follow the way we created Kozol's argument today and use that as a model to help you rework yours. Once this is done, the rest of the process will begin to fall into place.
In addition, reread and annotate chapters four and six of Kozol. Remember to apply what we are doing in class to your reexamination of the text. This is crucial as you begin to open your approach to reading texts such as these.
English II
There is no homework that you have to complete to turn in tonight unless, of course, you forgot to turn in the final draft of your paragraphs. Since some students have been added to the class late I'm giving everyone an additional day with no penalty to turn in these assignments. Make sure to submit both your first and second draft of the work to get full credit. See me or Ms. Ginocchio if you have any questions or need help.
Monday, August 31, 2015
Friday, August 28, 2015
Homework for the Weekend - 8/28/2015
Russian II/III
This weekend you have to complete some writing to turn in to me. Take your paragraphs and begin to write in Russian. At any point when you are using nominative, accusative, or genitive case I want you to write that in Russian. All other case instances or verbs should be written in English. At the bottom of you work, do a verb analysis. Russian II - You only need to tell me the tense of the verb. Russian III - Tell me the tense, aspect, and if it is a verb of motion, the directionality of the verb. In addition, practice your singing! Here's a video to go along with our song about passionate, dark, gypsy eyes! Enjoy Fillip Kirkorov - he's a bit like a Russian Liberace.
Russian I
This weekend you should master the first three groups of Russian letters as well as the handwriting that goes with these. Make sure that your packet is complete, for all the letters we have reviewed. I will check these on Tuesday!
English II
You have no official homework this weekend; however, some of you need to complete your travel paragraphs and everyone needs to study their Russian literature notes. Make sure that you are practicing and reviewing every night so that you remember everything really well.
This weekend you have to complete some writing to turn in to me. Take your paragraphs and begin to write in Russian. At any point when you are using nominative, accusative, or genitive case I want you to write that in Russian. All other case instances or verbs should be written in English. At the bottom of you work, do a verb analysis. Russian II - You only need to tell me the tense of the verb. Russian III - Tell me the tense, aspect, and if it is a verb of motion, the directionality of the verb. In addition, practice your singing! Here's a video to go along with our song about passionate, dark, gypsy eyes! Enjoy Fillip Kirkorov - he's a bit like a Russian Liberace.
Russian I
This weekend you should master the first three groups of Russian letters as well as the handwriting that goes with these. Make sure that your packet is complete, for all the letters we have reviewed. I will check these on Tuesday!
English II
You have no official homework this weekend; however, some of you need to complete your travel paragraphs and everyone needs to study their Russian literature notes. Make sure that you are practicing and reviewing every night so that you remember everything really well.
Thursday, August 27, 2015
Homework for the Weekend - B Day Students - 8/27/2015
I won't be seeing you all again until Monday, so here is what you need to accomplish leading up to then.
AP English III
Over the weekend I want you all to go back to Kozol and re-investigate him given what we discussed today about rhetoric and argumentation. Reread and annotate the introduction and chapter two of Shame of the Nation. I would suggest using a different color of ink to the one you looked at originally - that way both you and I will see how you have updated your approach to the text. Approach this the way we did Alexie today - How is Kozol manipulating the relationship between the topic/audience/himself? How do the rhetorical appeals impact his work and your understanding of it?
English II
This weekend you need to complete your final draft of your travel paragraph. You'll turn it in to me on Monday for your first grades of the course. Make sure that you also turn in your rough draft with the peer editing notes so that I can give you credit for that part of the assignment.
AP English III
Over the weekend I want you all to go back to Kozol and re-investigate him given what we discussed today about rhetoric and argumentation. Reread and annotate the introduction and chapter two of Shame of the Nation. I would suggest using a different color of ink to the one you looked at originally - that way both you and I will see how you have updated your approach to the text. Approach this the way we did Alexie today - How is Kozol manipulating the relationship between the topic/audience/himself? How do the rhetorical appeals impact his work and your understanding of it?
English II
This weekend you need to complete your final draft of your travel paragraph. You'll turn it in to me on Monday for your first grades of the course. Make sure that you also turn in your rough draft with the peer editing notes so that I can give you credit for that part of the assignment.
Wednesday, August 26, 2015
Homework for A-Day Students: 8/26/2015
Russian II/III
Tonight, continue to work on your written paragraphs. By the end of it, all of your paragraphs will contain all six cases - as you are writing, continue to develop your work so that all six cases are in the paragraph. In addition, use this time to find translations of needed words. Remember that if your paragraph involves motion/travel, you may want to talk to me about what verb to use. Tonight you should be able to complete all the work in nominative and accusative case.
Russian I
Today we went over the second set of letters and I gave you a packet for practice which contains these letters and several others. Please only do the letters and exercises which we have covered today. You will finish the packet on Friday once we've finished all of the letters in the packet. Remember to write the letters/words/sounds multiple times and to say the letter/sound/word each time you write it!
English II
For Friday I need the final draft of your travel paragraph. Remember that when you turn in your final draft I will also need the draft you worked through today in class from peer editing. If you would like for me or Ms. Ginocchio to look over your work, please see us outside of class before Friday.
Tonight, continue to work on your written paragraphs. By the end of it, all of your paragraphs will contain all six cases - as you are writing, continue to develop your work so that all six cases are in the paragraph. In addition, use this time to find translations of needed words. Remember that if your paragraph involves motion/travel, you may want to talk to me about what verb to use. Tonight you should be able to complete all the work in nominative and accusative case.
Russian I
Today we went over the second set of letters and I gave you a packet for practice which contains these letters and several others. Please only do the letters and exercises which we have covered today. You will finish the packet on Friday once we've finished all of the letters in the packet. Remember to write the letters/words/sounds multiple times and to say the letter/sound/word each time you write it!
English II
For Friday I need the final draft of your travel paragraph. Remember that when you turn in your final draft I will also need the draft you worked through today in class from peer editing. If you would like for me or Ms. Ginocchio to look over your work, please see us outside of class before Friday.
Tuesday, August 25, 2015
Homework and Announcements for 8/25/2015 - B Day Students
And now I've met all of you and I can say that this year is going to be really wonderful. I'm really excited to see how you all are approaching the course and your new year at Jordan. Here's what you need to take care of for tonight:
AP English III
The parent information and contact sheet is located two posts down. Make sure that if you fill out the sheet online then you bring back the paper version with the first line filled out and the word "ONLINE" at the top. Then I'll know where to find the information.
In addition, I want you to finish reading the Alexie piece we started in class. Make sure to read and annotate - follow the same ideas we began discussing today in class. At the end, please answer question number two. Make sure to write a thorough response to this question as we will spend time working through the idea in our seminar on Thursday. The question is:
In paragraph 7, Alexie repeats a certain verb fourteen times. What is this verb, and what effect does this repetition have? What might Alexie be trying to say about the process of his coming to literacy, in terms of both the effort required and the height of the obstacles encountered (or, given the metaphor introduced in paragraph 4, the thickness of the doors that must be broken through)?
The whole Alexie piece and the question can be found at this link.
You should be able to turn in your response if I were to ask for it. Make sure to also bring in your copy of Shame of the Nation next class.
English II
The homework for the A-day class is the same as your homework tonight. Please complete the parent information sheet either on paper or using the online form below. Remember to turn in the paper form, even if you complete the form online. After this, complete the rough draft of your travel paragraph. Remember that your paragraph needs all four parts to be complete. Have your paragraphs with you next class so that we can complete our peer editing!
AP English III
The parent information and contact sheet is located two posts down. Make sure that if you fill out the sheet online then you bring back the paper version with the first line filled out and the word "ONLINE" at the top. Then I'll know where to find the information.
In addition, I want you to finish reading the Alexie piece we started in class. Make sure to read and annotate - follow the same ideas we began discussing today in class. At the end, please answer question number two. Make sure to write a thorough response to this question as we will spend time working through the idea in our seminar on Thursday. The question is:
In paragraph 7, Alexie repeats a certain verb fourteen times. What is this verb, and what effect does this repetition have? What might Alexie be trying to say about the process of his coming to literacy, in terms of both the effort required and the height of the obstacles encountered (or, given the metaphor introduced in paragraph 4, the thickness of the doors that must be broken through)?
The whole Alexie piece and the question can be found at this link.
You should be able to turn in your response if I were to ask for it. Make sure to also bring in your copy of Shame of the Nation next class.
English II
The homework for the A-day class is the same as your homework tonight. Please complete the parent information sheet either on paper or using the online form below. Remember to turn in the paper form, even if you complete the form online. After this, complete the rough draft of your travel paragraph. Remember that your paragraph needs all four parts to be complete. Have your paragraphs with you next class so that we can complete our peer editing!
Monday, August 24, 2015
Homework and Announcements for 8/24/2015
Happy First Day of Class! It was really great to meet a bunch of new students as well as reacquainting myself with my старики in Russian II/III. Here are your reminders for tonight's homework - all classes have something to prepare for our next meeting on Wednesday.
Russian II/III:
Tonight you don't have to do much work in Russian - most of your work will be in English. For tonight write your paragraph in English and then mark the words in a highlighter which will need to be in the NOMINATIVE case when you translate into Russian. Tonight just focus on nominative case. If there is vocabulary you need for your paragraph you can also look up words.
II: Tell me about one thing that you do today. (Only writing in present tense)
III: Tell me about one thing that you did this summer. (Mixture of past and present tense)
Russian I:
Tonight you will need to start learning the first six letters of the Russian alphabet - remember these are not the first six in order, just the easy six. Using your own paper, write the words from the homework sheet at least five times. Practice making your letters. Say the words aloud as you write them. Write this on your own paper so that you can practice making your words nice and neat. We'll begin by reviewing this next class.
English II:
Tonight your homework is to complete two things! One - Fill out the parent information sheet either on paper or online (link below). Two - Complete the first draft of your travel paragraph. Make sure that you have all four parts to ensure a complete response! We will work through these a bit more on Wednesday, when we do some peer editing.
Russian II/III:
Tonight you don't have to do much work in Russian - most of your work will be in English. For tonight write your paragraph in English and then mark the words in a highlighter which will need to be in the NOMINATIVE case when you translate into Russian. Tonight just focus on nominative case. If there is vocabulary you need for your paragraph you can also look up words.
II: Tell me about one thing that you do today. (Only writing in present tense)
III: Tell me about one thing that you did this summer. (Mixture of past and present tense)
Russian I:
Tonight you will need to start learning the first six letters of the Russian alphabet - remember these are not the first six in order, just the easy six. Using your own paper, write the words from the homework sheet at least five times. Practice making your letters. Say the words aloud as you write them. Write this on your own paper so that you can practice making your words nice and neat. We'll begin by reviewing this next class.
English II:
Tonight your homework is to complete two things! One - Fill out the parent information sheet either on paper or online (link below). Two - Complete the first draft of your travel paragraph. Make sure that you have all four parts to ensure a complete response! We will work through these a bit more on Wednesday, when we do some peer editing.
Wednesday, August 19, 2015
Online Parent/Student Contact Form - 2014/2015
Dear Parents and Students - Please find below a link to the online parent/student information sheet. If you would rather submit your information electronically, complete the form at the link below. If not, please return the paper form to me.
Parent Information Sheet
Parent Information Sheet
Tuesday, July 14, 2015
AP English III Summer Assignment Help Sessions
Upcoming students of AP English III. I am teaching summer school this session and am making myself available to help you with your summer assignments. I am on campus from 8:00 am to 12:30 Monday through Thursday until August the 5th. Please come in and ask for whatever help you may need completing your assignments.
To my former AP English III students, know that I can help you with your college essay drafting and revising process if you've already started on those.
To my former AP English III students, know that I can help you with your college essay drafting and revising process if you've already started on those.
Saturday, June 13, 2015
And Now I'm Done...
With the receipt of the last final exam scores and the calculations as well as me taking my own exam this morning I can say that summer has officially started. I've posted all of your grades and will be submitting grade corrections on Monday for students who didn't have final exams posted.
Enjoy your summers! Let me know if you need anything and stop by next year for a visit!
Enjoy your summers! Let me know if you need anything and stop by next year for a visit!
Monday, June 8, 2015
And we're done!
Today was the last day of regular exams. If you have anything to settle with your teachers (make-up exams) make sure that you speak to that teacher to finish your year. All English make-up exams will start Tuesday the 9th at 7:30 AM. I'll have grades posted once I receive final exam scores.
Friday, May 29, 2015
Weekend Post - 5/29/2015
Make sure that you know your exam schedule and that you are preparing yourselves! See me if you need any help as you prepare!
Wednesday, May 27, 2015
Exam Schedule - 2015
All Students: Here is my exam schedule over the next few days. It's important that you not miss your exam since this will delay your final grades for the year.
Russian II: Review on Friday, 5/29. Exam on Monday, 6/1.
AP English III: Review on Monday, 6/1. Exam on Tuesday, 6/2.
Russian I: Review on Tuesday, 6/2. Exam on Wednesday, 6/3.
English II, B3: Review on Wednesday, 6/3. Exam on Thursday, 6/4.
English II, A4: Review on Thursday, 6/4. Exam on Friday, 6/5.
English II, B4: Review on Friday, 6/5. Exam on Monday, 6/8.
If you are in English II we will be testing in one of the computer lab, I'll let you know the location the day of the review. Russian and AP English students, you'll be testing in my classroom. Make sure that any missing work is turned in the day of the review as I'll be finalizing grades for the classes at the review.
Russian II: Review on Friday, 5/29. Exam on Monday, 6/1.
AP English III: Review on Monday, 6/1. Exam on Tuesday, 6/2.
Russian I: Review on Tuesday, 6/2. Exam on Wednesday, 6/3.
English II, B3: Review on Wednesday, 6/3. Exam on Thursday, 6/4.
English II, A4: Review on Thursday, 6/4. Exam on Friday, 6/5.
English II, B4: Review on Friday, 6/5. Exam on Monday, 6/8.
If you are in English II we will be testing in one of the computer lab, I'll let you know the location the day of the review. Russian and AP English students, you'll be testing in my classroom. Make sure that any missing work is turned in the day of the review as I'll be finalizing grades for the classes at the review.
LDOC - B Day Students - 5/27/2015
And now we start the exam schedule. Here are your reminders to get you there.
AP English III
All of you have grades from your participation in our activity today. I'll post some photos later. Please respond to this post with your reflection from the activity. Remember to think about who impressed you the most and why? What did you learn from the activity? General thoughts? Please post no later than tomorrow evening.
Remember our review session. I highly recommend that you attend as we will go over the exam and the content you will need to know.
When you post your comment it will not show on the website until I approve it. Send me a copy via e-mail to make sure it reaches me.
English II
If you have anything left to turn in, please make sure that it's done by your class review session.
AP English III
All of you have grades from your participation in our activity today. I'll post some photos later. Please respond to this post with your reflection from the activity. Remember to think about who impressed you the most and why? What did you learn from the activity? General thoughts? Please post no later than tomorrow evening.
Remember our review session. I highly recommend that you attend as we will go over the exam and the content you will need to know.
When you post your comment it will not show on the website until I approve it. Send me a copy via e-mail to make sure it reaches me.
English II
If you have anything left to turn in, please make sure that it's done by your class review session.
Tuesday, May 26, 2015
LDOC - A Day - 26 May 2015
For A-day students it's LDOC (last day of class) - the only thing now to get through is our review and exam schedule. Here are your reminders for that:
Russian II
If you are exempt, congratulations. Please make sure to bring back your class materials like books. If you are not exempt, I expect to see you on Friday afternoon for our review session and then on Monday morning for our exam. Use your quizzes to study and prepare. Don't forget your final journal entry!
Russian I
If you are exempt, congratulations! Please make sure to bring back your class textbooks. If you are not exempt I expect to see you on Tuesday (6/2) for the review session and Wednesday (6/3) for our morning exam. Remember that journals are due for those of you not exempt by the review session.
English II
None of you can be exempt for this exam because it is a state test. Make sure to report to the review session. A4's review will be on Thursday (6/4) with the exam the following morning Friday, the 5th.
Russian II
If you are exempt, congratulations. Please make sure to bring back your class materials like books. If you are not exempt, I expect to see you on Friday afternoon for our review session and then on Monday morning for our exam. Use your quizzes to study and prepare. Don't forget your final journal entry!
Russian I
If you are exempt, congratulations! Please make sure to bring back your class textbooks. If you are not exempt I expect to see you on Tuesday (6/2) for the review session and Wednesday (6/3) for our morning exam. Remember that journals are due for those of you not exempt by the review session.
English II
None of you can be exempt for this exam because it is a state test. Make sure to report to the review session. A4's review will be on Thursday (6/4) with the exam the following morning Friday, the 5th.
Friday, May 22, 2015
B-Day Homework: Weekend Edition - 22 May 2015
This is actually the last weekend that you'll really have homework since we all hit the exam schedule starting on Thursday.
English II:
You have your study guides for the EOC and many of you have asked for extensions to Sunday on your essays. Make sure that you start by learning/reviewing your literary devices and that you finish your essay no later than noon on Sunday so that I can grade it. This is your last major grade of the quarter, so make sure that it shows your best work.
AP English III:
Our last class will be our character cafe. Make sure to bring back any leftover books! Bring costumes and food items and remember we'll have a special guest star.
English II:
You have your study guides for the EOC and many of you have asked for extensions to Sunday on your essays. Make sure that you start by learning/reviewing your literary devices and that you finish your essay no later than noon on Sunday so that I can grade it. This is your last major grade of the quarter, so make sure that it shows your best work.
AP English III:
Our last class will be our character cafe. Make sure to bring back any leftover books! Bring costumes and food items and remember we'll have a special guest star.
Thursday, May 21, 2015
A Day Homework - 21 May 2015
Well, we've survived our first day of exams. Here are the reminders for A-day students to take them through the weekend.
Russian I and II
Your final exam study guides are now in your hands and you have your final assignment which is your last journal entry. We will have time to really focus on the study guide during our review period before the final exam. As you review the study guide, use your textbook and other resources. Begin reviewing grammar, go over your quizzes to see where you have gaps, and learn your vocabulary. Do a bit each day so that you can accomplish what you need to.
Your journal entry is due by the review session. I know that many of you have things to prepare for, so I don't want to add to your list. Some of you got this done today in class, and I applaud that. Remember that the final journal will focus on the phrase "Это палка о двух концах!" Write about this phrase, work it into your writing, and remember that by writing you're able to practice your language skills.
English II
Everything is due tomorrow: essays, extra credit, missing work, everything! I'll be grading essays this weekend and finishing your grades. Don't miss this chance to do the final push on your grades. Some of you have already told me your essays are ready - I'm very proud of how hard you've worked to accomplish this!
Russian I and II
Your final exam study guides are now in your hands and you have your final assignment which is your last journal entry. We will have time to really focus on the study guide during our review period before the final exam. As you review the study guide, use your textbook and other resources. Begin reviewing grammar, go over your quizzes to see where you have gaps, and learn your vocabulary. Do a bit each day so that you can accomplish what you need to.
Your journal entry is due by the review session. I know that many of you have things to prepare for, so I don't want to add to your list. Some of you got this done today in class, and I applaud that. Remember that the final journal will focus on the phrase "Это палка о двух концах!" Write about this phrase, work it into your writing, and remember that by writing you're able to practice your language skills.
English II
Everything is due tomorrow: essays, extra credit, missing work, everything! I'll be grading essays this weekend and finishing your grades. Don't miss this chance to do the final push on your grades. Some of you have already told me your essays are ready - I'm very proud of how hard you've worked to accomplish this!
B-Day Homework: Oops
I guess with my meetings after school I forgot to post this for all of you. Here are your brief reminders:
AP English III:
We are basically done with Friday being a short class and next Wednesday being our character cafe. Make sure that if you have books that you bring them back to me on Friday so that I can start accounting for all of the supplemental novels. In addition, if you have missing assignments about which we've already discussed, make sure that it is turned in to me tomorrow as I want to finish grades this week.
English II:
Your essays and any additional extra credit or make-up work are due on Friday. Please make sure that you refer to your rubric as you put together your drafts. I'll be looking for all of the elements on that sheet. As I said today in class, most of you just need to finish the work you've already started. It's your responsibility to take care of this.
If you need help, I'm free after school on Thursday to offer assistance.
AP English III:
We are basically done with Friday being a short class and next Wednesday being our character cafe. Make sure that if you have books that you bring them back to me on Friday so that I can start accounting for all of the supplemental novels. In addition, if you have missing assignments about which we've already discussed, make sure that it is turned in to me tomorrow as I want to finish grades this week.
English II:
Your essays and any additional extra credit or make-up work are due on Friday. Please make sure that you refer to your rubric as you put together your drafts. I'll be looking for all of the elements on that sheet. As I said today in class, most of you just need to finish the work you've already started. It's your responsibility to take care of this.
If you need help, I'm free after school on Thursday to offer assistance.
Monday, May 18, 2015
A-Day Students: Homework
A-Day Kids: Sorry for not posting your work for the weekend. It slipped my mind. This will actually serve to get you ready for Thursday.
Russian I and II:
Your journals are due on Thursday as well as any make-up work or finishing work that you need to do. You'll be watching a film and getting your study guide. We'll be doing a lot of review the next few days so use the study guides to prepare yourselves.
English II
Essays are due on Friday (normally I'd say Thursday but Friday is the last day, so I'll call it there.) I'm free after school on Wednesday-Thursday to help you if you need it. I'll go over the rubric with all of you on Thursday so that you can make any final tweaks to your essay before the final due date.
Russian I and II:
Your journals are due on Thursday as well as any make-up work or finishing work that you need to do. You'll be watching a film and getting your study guide. We'll be doing a lot of review the next few days so use the study guides to prepare yourselves.
English II
Essays are due on Friday (normally I'd say Thursday but Friday is the last day, so I'll call it there.) I'm free after school on Wednesday-Thursday to help you if you need it. I'll go over the rubric with all of you on Thursday so that you can make any final tweaks to your essay before the final due date.
Homework for B-Day Students: 18 May 2015
AP English III
First groups today did a great job of presenting and teaching their tales. Good work! Next class we'll run through the next set as well as the synthesizing conversation. Be ready for your presentations.
English II
Today you got progress reports and a reminder of the extra credit project. Do what you need to raise your grade. Remember that essays are due on Friday!
First groups today did a great job of presenting and teaching their tales. Good work! Next class we'll run through the next set as well as the synthesizing conversation. Be ready for your presentations.
English II
Today you got progress reports and a reminder of the extra credit project. Do what you need to raise your grade. Remember that essays are due on Friday!
Thursday, May 14, 2015
Homework for B-Day Students: 14 May 2015
AP English III
We have next week pretty well planned out. On Monday and Wednesday we'll have our discussion groups. Three of you are presenting on Monday and three on Wednesday. Remember to prepare a PowerPoint with your essential questions and your multiple choice questions and send it to me so that we can use them in your presentations.
Also, don't forget about your character cafe next Friday. You know who you are going to be so now you can start to prep your costumes. If you're going in a pair, try to coordinate with your partner, right A. Bird? We'll sign up for refreshments on Monday.
English II
A lot of you got a lot of work done today on your essays. Congratulations. Continue working. Remember that you need to follow the guidelines from our last two days of writing bootcamp. Take your outlines and remove the labels, put your sentences in the right order, and then add on. Develop your examples and especially your explanation given what we've been discussing lately. If you need me to continue working with you on this assignment then please make an appointment to work with me outside of class. There will be a conference sheet on the door Friday for you to sign up.
We have next week pretty well planned out. On Monday and Wednesday we'll have our discussion groups. Three of you are presenting on Monday and three on Wednesday. Remember to prepare a PowerPoint with your essential questions and your multiple choice questions and send it to me so that we can use them in your presentations.
Also, don't forget about your character cafe next Friday. You know who you are going to be so now you can start to prep your costumes. If you're going in a pair, try to coordinate with your partner, right A. Bird? We'll sign up for refreshments on Monday.
English II
A lot of you got a lot of work done today on your essays. Congratulations. Continue working. Remember that you need to follow the guidelines from our last two days of writing bootcamp. Take your outlines and remove the labels, put your sentences in the right order, and then add on. Develop your examples and especially your explanation given what we've been discussing lately. If you need me to continue working with you on this assignment then please make an appointment to work with me outside of class. There will be a conference sheet on the door Friday for you to sign up.
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