May 27

Last day for vocab extra credit! Then we reviewed the Romeo and Juliet test. Started discussing FEAR--will return to this on Friday and apply it to Animal Farm.
TOMORROW: In-class applied practice activity with Animal Farm--bring your book. You may work with others to reach your conclusions. Think analytically!! :)
Continue studying for Vocab final!

May 26

We did another vocab review activity--mad libs. We read and "acted" the first significant scene in Animal Farm, then compared it to the "acted" version of the scene where Napoleon leads the meeting. We will continue discussion tomorrow, focusing on the blog assignment that is due tomorrow. We will also review the Romeo and Juliet test tomorrow and complete similar applied practice for Animal Farm.
DUE WEDNESDAY: Blog assignment #3; Last day for vocab extra credit
NEXT WEDNESDAY: Vocab cumulative final with Cult Lit and Etymology

AF Blog Assignment #3

As we discuss the theme of POWER and the ABUSE OF POWER, reflect upon the role of leaders in different situations. Comment on the types of leaders that you think are most effective and why leaders may struggle with the power with which they are charged. Give specific examples, but please refrain from using names.

May 22

Reviewed for Vocab final. We began discussing Animal Farm. Blog assignment #3 is posted and due by class on Wednesday.

May 20

We took the Romeo and Juliet test. Have Animal Farm read by tomorrow. We will begin discussions. Study for the cumulative vocab final that will be June 3! Blog assignment #3 will be posted tomorrow and is due Monday!!

May 18

We began reviewing for the cumulative vocabulary test (June 3). This test is part of the semester final. Students were informed of Missing Assignments--need to turn in by the end of this week.
TOMORROW: Group #7 will present, Vocab #12 quiz, review for RJ test and vocab test
WEDNESDAY: Romeo and Juliet test
THURSDAY: Have Animal Farm read! Prepare to discuss!

May 14

Began Romeo and Juliet presentations. First three groups presented; great job with timing and info. Next three groups present tomorrow, and the last group presents on Monday. Don't forget about the Vocab #12 quiz on Monday. Pick up your sentences and definitions from your mailbox on Friday during class! Read Animal Farm!

May 13

Turned in Vocab #12 sentences. We completed our in-class preparations for the Romeo and Juliet presentations. Presentations begin tomorrow! (Did anyone notice that the dates have been wrong on the blog?)
MONDAY: Vocab #12 quiz
NEXT THURSDAY: Have Animal Farm read! :)

May 11

Stephanie reviewed the definitions for Vocab #12. We then divided into our RJ groups. Presentations start Thursday! Each group turned in a timeline for their 20-minute presentation.
DUE TOMORROW: 5 sentences (no sentence patterns)

May 10

Words for Vocab #12 were given--last new vocab!! We will review vocab over the next few weeks and then take the cumulative vocab test. Vocab #12 quiz will be next Monday. We went over the rubric and expectations for the Romeo and Juliet group project, then worked the remainder of the block in groups. Group presentations will begin on Thursday. The Romeo and Juliet test will be next Wednesday. Read Animal Farm in its entirety by next Thursday, May 21.
DUE TOMORROW: Vocab #12 definitions, Timeline for 20-minute presentation
DUE WEDNESDAY: 5 sentences (no sentence patterns)

May 8

We took the Vocab 11 quiz. Not as good...be sure to study!! We finished the picture journals...loved them!! We divided into our Romeo and Juliet groups.
NEXT WEEK:We will prepare the 20-minute group presentations in class on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. Three groups will present on Thursday and two groups will present on Friday. I will give you a rubric with expectations on Monday. Be sure to TEACH your classmates about your topic. Vocab #12! Have a good weekend!

May 7

We watched Act IV, then went to the auditorium where Matt and Eddie had prepared the props and set the stage for Act V, Scene 3. Grant provided the music and special effects as we acted out the end of the play! We finished reading Romeo and Juliet. We will begin the group project for the play tomorrow. We raved and line danced :)
DUE FRIDAY: Romeo and Juliet Blog Assignment #2; Vocab #11 quiz

Romeo and Juliet BLOG ASSIGNMENT #2

From ACT IV, scene 3: Before Juliet takes the potion prepared by Friar Laurence, Juliet seems fearful; what is she afraid of? Explain your response with support from the text.

May 6

We turned in 5 sentences with attached definitions. Vocab #11 quiz on Friday. We went to the auditorium again and continued to act out Romeo and Juliet. Thank you for continuing to be enthusiastic about reading the parts. We finished Act IV, scene 3. We will watch the remainder of the play as well as act out Act V, scene 3.
DUE FRIDAY: Blog assignment #2 for Romeo and Juliet; quiz on Vocab #11

May 5

Matt reviewed the definitions for Vocab 11. We then went to the auditorium where we acted out Act III, scenes 1 and 2. We are partway through scene 3. We will finish acting out Act III tomorrow. Oh...and Brad spilled Mrs. Headrick's coffee :)
DUE TOMORROW: 5 sentences (no sentence patterns)

May 4

We introduced the Vocab #11 words: anomalous, arbiter, aspersion, bizarre, brusque, cajole, castigate, contrive, demagogue, disabuse, ennui. We also talked about this week's Cult Lit: Uncle Tom; Vanity Fair; Water, water everywhere/Nor a drop to drink). We finished Act II of Romeo and Juliet and cast parts for Act III, which we will begin acting out tomorrow.
DUE TOMORROW: Definitions for vocab#11
DUE WEDNESDAY: 5 sentences (no sentence patterns)

May 1

Happy May! Students should have posted a comment for the Romeo and Juliet BLOG assignment by today. The in-class vocab "quiz" was completing the vocab 9&10 vocab packet together in 30 minutes. Students used their definitions, sentences, and each other as resources. Students then resubmitted vocab10 definitions and sentences for grading. We then ventured down to the Black Box where we acted out Act II, Scenes 1 & 2. Great job to all participants, esp Nina and Eric for providing visuals for the balcony scene.
NEXT WEEK: Vocab11; finish reading Romeo and Juliet, continue discussing themes, motifs, and symbols as well as important quotes; we will also discuss the writing style of Shakespeare
Enjoy your weekend!