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FINAL EXAMS ARE GRADED! IF YOU WANT TO KNOW YOUR GRADE BEFORE REPORT CARDS ARE ISSUED,
SEND ME AN EMAIL, AND I'LL GET BACK TO YOU WITHIN THAT DAY!
Thanks for all your hard work and enjoy your summer!
SEND ME AN EMAIL, AND I'LL GET BACK TO YOU WITHIN THAT DAY!
Thanks for all your hard work and enjoy your summer!
Plan for 5/12 - 5/15:
Tues 5/13: Vocab Unit 11 quiz
Read Chapter 7 and answer questions of Brave New World
Thurs 5/15: Read Chapter 8 and questions of Brave New World
Introduce Vocab Unit 12 (these words will be on final)
Tues 5/13: Vocab Unit 11 quiz
Read Chapter 7 and answer questions of Brave New World
Thurs 5/15: Read Chapter 8 and questions of Brave New World
Introduce Vocab Unit 12 (these words will be on final)
TEXTBOOKS ARE OVERDUE!! IF YOU HAVE NOT TURNED YOURS IN, BRING IT TO CLASS MONDAY!!!
PLAN FOR HONORS (B2):
Mon 5/5: Vocab 10 quiz, Turn in Brave New World Chap. 3 questions
HW: Chapter 4 questions
Wed. 5/7: Start Vocab 11: Choosing Right Word and Synonyms, Finish Chapter 5
Friday 5/9: Brave New World TEST on Chapters 1-5 and on Huxley notes ; Vocab Antonyms, Completing Sentence, Vocab in Context
VOCAB 11 QUIZ will be TUESDAY 5/13
CLICK ON THE TITLE BELOW FOR THE LINK TO THE FULL TEXT (CHAPTER BY CHAPTER) OF BRAVE NEW WORLD:
Brave New World
PLAN FOR HONORS (B2):
Mon 5/5: Vocab 10 quiz, Turn in Brave New World Chap. 3 questions
HW: Chapter 4 questions
Wed. 5/7: Start Vocab 11: Choosing Right Word and Synonyms, Finish Chapter 5
Friday 5/9: Brave New World TEST on Chapters 1-5 and on Huxley notes ; Vocab Antonyms, Completing Sentence, Vocab in Context
VOCAB 11 QUIZ will be TUESDAY 5/13
CLICK ON THE TITLE BELOW FOR THE LINK TO THE FULL TEXT (CHAPTER BY CHAPTER) OF BRAVE NEW WORLD:
Brave New World
RESEARCH PAPERS ARE GRADED AND POSTED IN HAC. IF YOU WANT TO SEE YOUR SPECIFIC RUBRIC WITH COMMENTS, PLEASE EMAIL ME ([email protected]) and I'LL SEND YOU IT ELECTRONICALLY.
PLEASE FIND THE RUBRIC THAT I WILL BE USING TO EVALUATE YOUR RESEARCH PAPER BELOW THE TURN IT IN INSTRUCTIONS!!
If you have not already done so, go to Turnitin.com and enroll in the Honors B2 class.
Directions
Click “Create Account” in the top right corner
Scroll down to “Create New Account”
Click “Student”
Enter your CORRECT Class ID (see chart below)
(HON)B2’s class ID is 7926370
Enter the Class Enrollment Password: prettyman
Enter First Name…then Last Name…then a current email address
Create a password and confirm it
Select a secret question and confirm it
Read the User Agreement
Click “I agree”
Now, you are enrolled in the proper class account so you can submit your research paper electronically, as required.
Directions
Click “Create Account” in the top right corner
Scroll down to “Create New Account”
Click “Student”
Enter your CORRECT Class ID (see chart below)
(HON)B2’s class ID is 7926370
Enter the Class Enrollment Password: prettyman
Enter First Name…then Last Name…then a current email address
Create a password and confirm it
Select a secret question and confirm it
Read the User Agreement
Click “I agree”
Now, you are enrolled in the proper class account so you can submit your research paper electronically, as required.
PLAN FOR WEEK OF 4/7 - 4/11:
4/8: Thesis and Outline DUE
Finish Vocab Unit 9 exercises Completing Sentence and Vocab in Context
HW: Vocab 9 quiz next class
4/10: Vocab 9 quiz
Notes on Research
HW: Study for Research TEST next class
Rough Draft DUE next class
4/8: Thesis and Outline DUE
Finish Vocab Unit 9 exercises Completing Sentence and Vocab in Context
HW: Vocab 9 quiz next class
4/10: Vocab 9 quiz
Notes on Research
HW: Study for Research TEST next class
Rough Draft DUE next class
PLAN FOR 3/31 - 4/4:
Tuesday 4/1: Bring in index cards and at least 2 additional articles/ sources so you have class time to work on your next 25 cards
Start Vocab Unit 9: Choosing Right Word, Synonyms & Antonyms
HW: 25 ADDITIONAL NOTE CARDS are due THURSDAY! You need to turn in ALL 35! They must be numbered!
Friday 4/4: 35 TOTAL NOTE CARDS ARE DUE (10 prior & 25 new ones)
Vocab Unit 9: Completing Sentence and Vocab in Context
In-class Discussion and Notes of THESIS STATEMENTS and OUTLINES
Tuesday 4/1: Bring in index cards and at least 2 additional articles/ sources so you have class time to work on your next 25 cards
Start Vocab Unit 9: Choosing Right Word, Synonyms & Antonyms
HW: 25 ADDITIONAL NOTE CARDS are due THURSDAY! You need to turn in ALL 35! They must be numbered!
Friday 4/4: 35 TOTAL NOTE CARDS ARE DUE (10 prior & 25 new ones)
Vocab Unit 9: Completing Sentence and Vocab in Context
In-class Discussion and Notes of THESIS STATEMENTS and OUTLINES
AT THIS POINT MAKE SURE YOU HAVE YOUR RESEARCH TOPIC APPROVED BY MR. HOLLAND!!!
BRING IN a pack of 4x6 INDEX CARDS FOR MON!
ALSO MAKE SURE YOU PRINT OUT AT LEAST 2 ARTICLES RELATING TO YOUR TOPIC AND BRING THEM TO CLASS TUES/WEDS. along WITH THE INDEX CARDS!!!
References Page (with at least 7 sources) ALONG WITH 10 COMPLETED NOTE CARDS are DUE FRI MARCH 28.
The above assignment is the last grade of the 3rd marking period! Make sure that it is done thoroughly!
BRING IN a pack of 4x6 INDEX CARDS FOR MON!
ALSO MAKE SURE YOU PRINT OUT AT LEAST 2 ARTICLES RELATING TO YOUR TOPIC AND BRING THEM TO CLASS TUES/WEDS. along WITH THE INDEX CARDS!!!
References Page (with at least 7 sources) ALONG WITH 10 COMPLETED NOTE CARDS are DUE FRI MARCH 28.
The above assignment is the last grade of the 3rd marking period! Make sure that it is done thoroughly!
PLAN FOR WEEK OF 3/18 -3/21:
3/18: Short Story Presentations, Research Paper Notes
HW: Read 1984 Book III: Chapter 3 and answer questions
3/20: Short Story Presentations, Research Paper Notes
HW: Read 1984 Book III: Chapter 4 and DECIDE ON RESEARCH PAPER TOPIC
3/18: Short Story Presentations, Research Paper Notes
HW: Read 1984 Book III: Chapter 3 and answer questions
3/20: Short Story Presentations, Research Paper Notes
HW: Read 1984 Book III: Chapter 4 and DECIDE ON RESEARCH PAPER TOPIC
PLAN FOR 3/9 - 3/13:
B4/B5:
3/10: 1984 Part II TEST
Work on Short Story
Research reliable sources NOTES
HW: Read Ch. 1 and do questions for 1984 Part III
3/12: Quiz on 1984 Ch. 1
Work on Short Story
HW: Short Story DUE TUESDAY, Read 1984 Ch. 2 of Book 3 and do questions
B4/B5:
3/10: 1984 Part II TEST
Work on Short Story
Research reliable sources NOTES
HW: Read Ch. 1 and do questions for 1984 Part III
3/12: Quiz on 1984 Ch. 1
Work on Short Story
HW: Short Story DUE TUESDAY, Read 1984 Ch. 2 of Book 3 and do questions
PLAN FOR WEEK OF 3/4 - 3/7:
3/5: Reading, Discussion, and Analysis of Chapter 10 of 1984
3/7: Vocab 8 quiz
1984 BOOK II TEST 3/11
3/5: Reading, Discussion, and Analysis of Chapter 10 of 1984
3/7: Vocab 8 quiz
1984 BOOK II TEST 3/11
PLAN FOR WEEK OF 2/24 - 2/28:
2/24: Discuss and analyze Part II. Ch. 2 of 1984
Read Ch. 3 in class, Vocab Unit 8 exercise
HW: Read Ch. 4 and questions
2/26: Discuss and analyze Ch. 4
Read Ch. 5 in class
HW: Read Ch. 6 and 7 and questions
1-PAGE JOURNAL DUE FRI ON ORWELL QUOTE
2/28: Read Chapter 8
HW: Read Chapter 9 of Part II: 1984 and questions
2/24: Discuss and analyze Part II. Ch. 2 of 1984
Read Ch. 3 in class, Vocab Unit 8 exercise
HW: Read Ch. 4 and questions
2/26: Discuss and analyze Ch. 4
Read Ch. 5 in class
HW: Read Ch. 6 and 7 and questions
1-PAGE JOURNAL DUE FRI ON ORWELL QUOTE
2/28: Read Chapter 8
HW: Read Chapter 9 of Part II: 1984 and questions
PLAN FOR WEEK OF 2/18-2/21:
2/18: Vocab Unit 8
Choosing Right Word, Synonyms, Antonyms
Review for 1984 test next class
2/20: 1984 TEST
Finish Vocab Unit 8
HW: Read 1984 Part 2: Chap 1
2/18: Vocab Unit 8
Choosing Right Word, Synonyms, Antonyms
Review for 1984 test next class
2/20: 1984 TEST
Finish Vocab Unit 8
HW: Read 1984 Part 2: Chap 1
PLAN FOR WEEK OF 2/11 - 2/13:
2/11: Vocab 7 quiz
Prepare to discuss and analyze Chapter 7 of 1984
HW: Finish reading Chapter 8 and complete Guided Reading questions
2/13: Begin Vocab Unit 8
Review for 1984 PART I (Chapters 1 - 8 ) TEST NEXT CLASS
1984 TEST WILL BE WEDS. 2/19
2/11: Vocab 7 quiz
Prepare to discuss and analyze Chapter 7 of 1984
HW: Finish reading Chapter 8 and complete Guided Reading questions
2/13: Begin Vocab Unit 8
Review for 1984 PART I (Chapters 1 - 8 ) TEST NEXT CLASS
1984 TEST WILL BE WEDS. 2/19
PLAN FOR WEEK OF 2/4 - 2/7:
Wed 2/5: Read 1984 Ch. 4
Discussion and analysis
HW: Read Ch. 5 and do corresponding guided reading questions, draw 1 page comic strip
Fri 2/7: Read 1984 Ch. 6
Finish Vocab Ch. 7
HW: Read 1984 Ch. 7, do Ch. 7 reading questions and study for Vocab quiz Monday 2/10
Vocab Quiz Unit 7 will be TUESDAY 2/11.
Wed 2/5: Read 1984 Ch. 4
Discussion and analysis
HW: Read Ch. 5 and do corresponding guided reading questions, draw 1 page comic strip
Fri 2/7: Read 1984 Ch. 6
Finish Vocab Ch. 7
HW: Read 1984 Ch. 7, do Ch. 7 reading questions and study for Vocab quiz Monday 2/10
Vocab Quiz Unit 7 will be TUESDAY 2/11.
Journal Due 1/30 for A day classes and 1/31 for B day classes:
Write a one page entry after watching or reading about a portion of the State of the Union Address.
Take three statements of hope/ goals that the President proposes and negate them.
Basically, imagine what it would be like if these goals were never accomplished.
SUMMARIZE the Presdient's proposals; REFLECT on what the world would look like if we failed to meet these goals, and PREDICT/ QUESTION certain aspects of these proposals and/or the failure to meet them.
http://www.washingtonpost.com/posttv/politics/state-of-the-union-in-3-minutes/2014/01/29/d856aa5a-88a4-11e3-833c-33098f9e5267_video.html
Write a one page entry after watching or reading about a portion of the State of the Union Address.
Take three statements of hope/ goals that the President proposes and negate them.
Basically, imagine what it would be like if these goals were never accomplished.
SUMMARIZE the Presdient's proposals; REFLECT on what the world would look like if we failed to meet these goals, and PREDICT/ QUESTION certain aspects of these proposals and/or the failure to meet them.
http://www.washingtonpost.com/posttv/politics/state-of-the-union-in-3-minutes/2014/01/29/d856aa5a-88a4-11e3-833c-33098f9e5267_video.html
PLAN FOR 1/27 - 1/31:
1/27: Notes on Orwell's 1984, Begin Vocab Unit 7
Superbowl ads: Tone, Imagery, and Vocab Implementation
HW: "State of the Union as a Dystopia" Journal Due Fri
1/29: Read 1984: Chapters 1 and 2
Analysis of literary devices
HW: Read Chapter 3 of 1984
1/31: Journal Entry Due
Finish Vocab Unit 7
Analysis and Discussion of 1984
1/27: Notes on Orwell's 1984, Begin Vocab Unit 7
Superbowl ads: Tone, Imagery, and Vocab Implementation
HW: "State of the Union as a Dystopia" Journal Due Fri
1/29: Read 1984: Chapters 1 and 2
Analysis of literary devices
HW: Read Chapter 3 of 1984
1/31: Journal Entry Due
Finish Vocab Unit 7
Analysis and Discussion of 1984
Plan for 1/13 - 1/17:
1/13: Vocab Unit 6
Work on Midterm review packet
1/15: Finish Vocab Unit 6 exercises
Review for Midterm
Plan for 1/6 - 1/10:
1/6: Quiz on Winter Reading Articles
Vocab Unit 5 choosing the right word, synonyms and antonyms
1/18: Journal on security vs. privacy due
Vocab Finish Unit 5
1/13: Vocab Unit 6
Work on Midterm review packet
1/15: Finish Vocab Unit 6 exercises
Review for Midterm
Plan for 1/6 - 1/10:
1/6: Quiz on Winter Reading Articles
Vocab Unit 5 choosing the right word, synonyms and antonyms
1/18: Journal on security vs. privacy due
Vocab Finish Unit 5
HOLIDAY BREAK READING: THERE WILL BE A QUIZ NEXT CLASS ON THE CONTENT CONTAINED IN THE FOLLOWING FOUR ARTICLES:
LET IT SNOWDEN
http://original.antiwar.com/vlahos/2013/12/16/let-it-snowden-the-chorus-of-2013/
SNOWDEN: BOTH A HERO AND A TRAITOR?
http://www.usnews.com/opinion/blogs/susan-milligan/2013/08/01/edward-snowden-leaves-russias-moscow-airport-both-a-hero-and-a-traitor
SECURITY AT AIRPORTS?
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/11/22/AR2010112205514.html
NSA REFORM
http://www.theguardian.com/world/2013/oct/10/nsa-surveillance-patriot-act-author-bill
LET IT SNOWDEN
http://original.antiwar.com/vlahos/2013/12/16/let-it-snowden-the-chorus-of-2013/
SNOWDEN: BOTH A HERO AND A TRAITOR?
http://www.usnews.com/opinion/blogs/susan-milligan/2013/08/01/edward-snowden-leaves-russias-moscow-airport-both-a-hero-and-a-traitor
SECURITY AT AIRPORTS?
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/11/22/AR2010112205514.html
NSA REFORM
http://www.theguardian.com/world/2013/oct/10/nsa-surveillance-patriot-act-author-bill
PLAN FOR 12/10 - 12/20:
B4, B5:
12/10: Vocab Unit 4 HW sheets due
Finish reading Act V of Macbeth
Introduce Modern Day Macbeth project
HW: Study for Vocab Unit 4 quiz, Bring in Modern Day Macbeth project information
12/12: Vocab Unit 4 quiz, Work on Modern Day Macbeth project
12/16: Work on Modern Day Macbeth project
12/18: Modern Day Macbeth project presentations
HW: Vocab Unit 5 homework sheet, Study for Vocab Unit 5 quiz
12/20: Vocab Unit 5 homework sheets due, Vocab Unit 5 quiz
Modern Day Macbeth project presentations
B4, B5:
12/10: Vocab Unit 4 HW sheets due
Finish reading Act V of Macbeth
Introduce Modern Day Macbeth project
HW: Study for Vocab Unit 4 quiz, Bring in Modern Day Macbeth project information
12/12: Vocab Unit 4 quiz, Work on Modern Day Macbeth project
12/16: Work on Modern Day Macbeth project
12/18: Modern Day Macbeth project presentations
HW: Vocab Unit 5 homework sheet, Study for Vocab Unit 5 quiz
12/20: Vocab Unit 5 homework sheets due, Vocab Unit 5 quiz
Modern Day Macbeth project presentations
For THE 12/2 - 12/6 journal entry, click the link below. Click on one of the ten heroes and then click on THE STORY BEHIND THE HERO.
You will need to provide a Summary, Reflection, and Prediction/Questions entry in typical format.
http://www.cnn.com/SPECIALS/cnn.heroes
JOURNAL ENTRY
Read the 2 articles below and write a 1-page journal entry on one of them in the usual format for Thurs 11/15:
1. Summary
2. Reflection
3. Questions/ Predictions
Here are the links to the articles:
http://www.nytimes.com/2013/02/18/opinion/krugman-raise-that-wage.html?_r=0
http://www.aei.org/article/economics/fiscal-policy/labor/why-we-shouldnt-raise-the-minimum-wage/
Read the 2 articles below and write a 1-page journal entry on one of them in the usual format for Thurs 11/15:
1. Summary
2. Reflection
3. Questions/ Predictions
Here are the links to the articles:
http://www.nytimes.com/2013/02/18/opinion/krugman-raise-that-wage.html?_r=0
http://www.aei.org/article/economics/fiscal-policy/labor/why-we-shouldnt-raise-the-minimum-wage/
PLAN FOR WEEK OF 11/12 - 11/15:
TUES 11/13: Macbeth Act II quiz, Read Macbeth Act III
Discuss Macbeth "Create a Song" assignment
THURS 11/15: Comma TEST, Begin Vocab Unit 3
TUES 11/13: Macbeth Act II quiz, Read Macbeth Act III
Discuss Macbeth "Create a Song" assignment
THURS 11/15: Comma TEST, Begin Vocab Unit 3
PLAN FOR WEEK OF 11/4 - 11/7:
TUES 11/5: Begin reading Macbeth Act I
HW: Vocab Unit 2 quiz Thurs.
THURS 11/7: Vocab Unit 2 quiz
Continue reading and analyzing Macbeth Act I
Work on Social Media Macbeth project
TUES 11/5: Begin reading Macbeth Act I
HW: Vocab Unit 2 quiz Thurs.
THURS 11/7: Vocab Unit 2 quiz
Continue reading and analyzing Macbeth Act I
Work on Social Media Macbeth project
PLAN FOR WEEK OF 10/28 - 11/1:
MON 10/28: Vocab Unit 1 quiz
Review for Test
WED 10/30: Canterbury Tales TEST
Vocab Unit 2: Choosing Right Word, Synonyms, Antonyms
FRI 11/1: Journal Entry Due on Canterbury Tale Alternate Ending with Halloween Elements
Finish exercises for Vocab Unit 2
MON 10/28: Vocab Unit 1 quiz
Review for Test
WED 10/30: Canterbury Tales TEST
Vocab Unit 2: Choosing Right Word, Synonyms, Antonyms
FRI 11/1: Journal Entry Due on Canterbury Tale Alternate Ending with Halloween Elements
Finish exercises for Vocab Unit 2
IMPORTANT UPCOMING DATES 10/21 -10/30:
Tues 10/22: Vocab HW sheet Unit 1
Mon 10/28: Vocab Unit 1 quiz
Wed 10/30: TEST ON CANTERBURY TALES
Tues 10/22: Vocab HW sheet Unit 1
Mon 10/28: Vocab Unit 1 quiz
Wed 10/30: TEST ON CANTERBURY TALES
PLAN FOR WEEK OF 10/15 - 10/18:
TUES 10/15: Take Beowulf Test. Start Vocab Unit 1
HW: Vocab Unit 1: Choosing Right Word, Synonyms, Antonyms
WEDS 10/16 is PSAT day. 12th graders have off!
FRI 10/18: Read, discuss, and analyze Pardoner's Tale.
HW: Finish reading Pardoner's Tale. Possible quiz next class.
TUES 10/15: Take Beowulf Test. Start Vocab Unit 1
HW: Vocab Unit 1: Choosing Right Word, Synonyms, Antonyms
WEDS 10/16 is PSAT day. 12th graders have off!
FRI 10/18: Read, discuss, and analyze Pardoner's Tale.
HW: Finish reading Pardoner's Tale. Possible quiz next class.
PLAN FOR WEEK OF 10/7 - 10/10:
Mon 10/7: Finish Beowulf, notes on Anglo-Saxon Period
HW: Journal entry on your personal hero
Weds. 10/9: Journal entries due
Review Jeopardy for Beowulf Test on Tues 10/15
Mon 10/7: Finish Beowulf, notes on Anglo-Saxon Period
HW: Journal entry on your personal hero
Weds. 10/9: Journal entries due
Review Jeopardy for Beowulf Test on Tues 10/15
PLAN FOR WEEK OF 9/30 - 10/3:
Mon 9/30: Continue reading and discussion of Beowulf
HW: Vocab worksheet.
Vocab quiz Weds.
Wed 10/2: Vocab Unit B quiz
Reading and analysis of Beowulf
Mon 9/30: Continue reading and discussion of Beowulf
HW: Vocab worksheet.
Vocab quiz Weds.
Wed 10/2: Vocab Unit B quiz
Reading and analysis of Beowulf
CLICK ON THIS TEXT TO GET ARTICLE FOR 9/26 JOURNAL ENTRY
Plan for Week of 9/23 - 9/27:
Tues 9/24: Discuss resumes
HW: Two journal entries due Thurs.
Thurs 9/26: SAT VOCAB Unit B
Two journal entries due
Tues 9/24: Discuss resumes
HW: Two journal entries due Thurs.
Thurs 9/26: SAT VOCAB Unit B
Two journal entries due
- WRITING THE COLLEGE APPLICATION ESSAY!
HONORS CADETS AND PARENTS:
Thank you for your patience with me as I grade summer reading essays! I want to make sure that I give them careful scrutiny so that I can give helpful feedback on each essay. I hope to have them graded and posted by the end of this week.
Mr. Prettyman
Plan for Week of 9/16 - 9/20:
B2:
Mon 9/16: Vocab A quiz, discuss college application essay, When Characters Meet project group work
Wed 9/18: college application essay practice, When Characters Meet project group work
HW: journal entry 2 due Fri
Fri 9/20: In-class group presentations of When Characters Meet
Thank you for your patience with me as I grade summer reading essays! I want to make sure that I give them careful scrutiny so that I can give helpful feedback on each essay. I hope to have them graded and posted by the end of this week.
Mr. Prettyman
Plan for Week of 9/16 - 9/20:
B2:
Mon 9/16: Vocab A quiz, discuss college application essay, When Characters Meet project group work
Wed 9/18: college application essay practice, When Characters Meet project group work
HW: journal entry 2 due Fri
Fri 9/20: In-class group presentations of When Characters Meet
SEPTEMBER 11 NEW YORK TIMES ARTICLE FOR JOURNAL ENTRY
http://www.nytimes.com/2001/09/12/national/12ASSE.html
http://www.nytimes.com/2001/09/12/national/12ASSE.html
PLAN FOR WEEK OF 9/9 - 9/13:
Tuesday 9/10: Great Expectations quiz
Discussion of "When Characters Meet" project
HW: Vocab Homework Sheet for Unit A
Thursday 9/12: Pride and Prejudice quiz
In-class group work on "When Characters Meet" project
Tuesday 9/10: Great Expectations quiz
Discussion of "When Characters Meet" project
HW: Vocab Homework Sheet for Unit A
Thursday 9/12: Pride and Prejudice quiz
In-class group work on "When Characters Meet" project