Welcome to The Daily Post! As the name suggests, this portion of the website is updated daily (right after school) and is designed for you to be able to access what was covered in class, from home. It's a great resource for last minute updates or if you are ever absent or find yourself confused about any specifics about homework, reading, due dates, vocab, etc.
Just consider it one more thing I do to make your life a bit easier...
Friday 2/3
Fri, Feb 3 2012 03:24
LA 9
-Due: Complete web/outline with essay organized and CD picked out
-Took Vocab quiz #16
LA 10 Honors
-Due: original sonnet
-Took vocab/lit quiz #15
-Swapped sonnets and "assessed them" based on the structure
-Due: Complete web/outline with essay organized and CD picked out
-Took Vocab quiz #16
- Need to have a minimum of 2 body paragraphs fully chunked and shaped. That means this handout, followed by this handout (or simply typed) for Monday. That's 2 body paragraphs, 2 steps for each. Feel free to jump into your 3rd body paragraph if you want to get a head start.
- Update your vocab for Monday
LA 10 Honors
-Due: original sonnet
-Took vocab/lit quiz #15
-Swapped sonnets and "assessed them" based on the structure
- Update your vocab/lit
- Have your copy (if you are getting one) of Caesar ready for Monday
Thursday 2/2
Thu, Feb 2 2012 04:10
LA 9
-Due: Working thesis statement
-Did a quick vocab review at the start of class
-Discussed thesis statements.
-Used a Ven Diagram to really start thinking about how the different arguments of these essays fit together
-Began webbing/outlining in class
LA 10 Honors
-Sonnet work is due. Went over these in class.
-Also looked at Sonnet #130
-Began transitioning into our notes on Caesar. Began with assassinations...worked our way into Caesar's life. We will finish this up tomorrow or on Monday
-Due: Working thesis statement
-Did a quick vocab review at the start of class
-Discussed thesis statements.
-Used a Ven Diagram to really start thinking about how the different arguments of these essays fit together
-Began webbing/outlining in class
- Complete web, with well-thought-out arguments and selected CD is due tomorrow
- Vocab quiz tomorrow...study
LA 10 Honors
-Sonnet work is due. Went over these in class.
-Also looked at Sonnet #130
-Began transitioning into our notes on Caesar. Began with assassinations...worked our way into Caesar's life. We will finish this up tomorrow or on Monday
- Vocab quiz tomorrow
- Original sonnet due tomorrow (14 lines, abab/cdcd/efef/gg, 10 syllables per line).
Wednesday 2/1
Wed, Feb 1 2012 03:23
LA 9
-Due: Modern Satire...went over these again in class...turned 'em in.
-Reviewed yesterday's test, discussed the possible answers to each question
-Watched the two different endings to the two different films...discussed the reasoning behind each director's approach to the conclusion of the narrative.
-Assigned the official prompt for the Animal Farm essay...brainstormed possible approaches as a class
LA 10 Honors
-Due: Elizabethan English practice...went over the answers to these in class
-Moved into some notes on sonnets and iambic pentameter
-Began breaking down sonnet #18
-Due: Modern Satire...went over these again in class...turned 'em in.
-Reviewed yesterday's test, discussed the possible answers to each question
-Watched the two different endings to the two different films...discussed the reasoning behind each director's approach to the conclusion of the narrative.
-Assigned the official prompt for the Animal Farm essay...brainstormed possible approaches as a class
- A complete, working thesis statement is due at the start of class tomorrow. Be prepared to share.
LA 10 Honors
-Due: Elizabethan English practice...went over the answers to these in class
-Moved into some notes on sonnets and iambic pentameter
-Began breaking down sonnet #18
- Finish breaking down all three sonnets on the handout. We will go over them tomorrow in class.
Tuesday 1/31
Tue, Jan 31 2012 04:14
LA 9
-Due: Updated Satire pieces
-Quickly discussed the end of the novel.
-Took the final Animal Farm test.
LA 10 Honors
-Finished up our notes on Shakespeare, took a look at The Globe, and some words and phrases Shakespeare invented.
-Began working on an Elizabethan English handout using this glossary of terms (3rd period...you have to do this all tonight).
-Due: Updated Satire pieces
-Quickly discussed the end of the novel.
-Took the final Animal Farm test.
- Bring your pieces of satire to discuss tomorrow. We will also go over the final test
LA 10 Honors
-Finished up our notes on Shakespeare, took a look at The Globe, and some words and phrases Shakespeare invented.
-Began working on an Elizabethan English handout using this glossary of terms (3rd period...you have to do this all tonight).
- Finish the Elizabethan English Handout (click for a copy). Be sure to use this glossary (click) to help you decode and decipher these Elizabethan sentences. Follow the instructions on the handout.
Monday 1/30
Mon, Jan 30 2012 03:10
LA 9
-Due: Updated vocab...went over words in class
-Due: Modern Satire piece...discussed these in class. Gave folks an opportunity to bring in a revised version tomorrow (find it, describe it, explain what about society it is critiquing, tap into how it does it).
-Attempted to finish the novel in class...ended up being about a page or two short before the bell rang.
Finish the novel
LA 10 Honors
-Due: Updated vocab...went over + scored last week's quiz
-Transitioned into Shakespeare. Began Shakespeare notes. Got through his early childhood up to his marriage with Hathaway...we'll finish 'em tomorrow.
-Due: Updated vocab...went over words in class
-Due: Modern Satire piece...discussed these in class. Gave folks an opportunity to bring in a revised version tomorrow (find it, describe it, explain what about society it is critiquing, tap into how it does it).
-Attempted to finish the novel in class...ended up being about a page or two short before the bell rang.
Finish the novel
- Have your modern satire piece ready for tomorrow
- Study your notes/review the novel for tomorrow's Animal Farm test. Be prepared for specific questions on the Russian Revolution, communism, Orwell, etc.
LA 10 Honors
-Due: Updated vocab...went over + scored last week's quiz
-Transitioned into Shakespeare. Began Shakespeare notes. Got through his early childhood up to his marriage with Hathaway...we'll finish 'em tomorrow.
- If possible (and if you are so inclined), procure a copy of Caesar for yourself...it will make the whole process easier.
Friday 1/27
Fri, Jan 27 2012 03:02
LA 9
-Took Vocab Quiz #15
-Scored essay after everyone was finished
-Discussed a bit of last night's reading
-Assigned new vocab
LA 10 Honors
-Took Vocab/Lit quiz #14
-Handed back HSPE and MLK/Antigone essays
-explained the plan for next week...Caesar!
-Took Vocab Quiz #15
-Scored essay after everyone was finished
-Discussed a bit of last night's reading
-Assigned new vocab
- Vocab needs to be updated for Monday
- Need to be read through chapter 9...we'll finish chapter 10 (and the novel) in class on Monday
- Found Satire due Monday
LA 10 Honors
-Took Vocab/Lit quiz #14
-Handed back HSPE and MLK/Antigone essays
-explained the plan for next week...Caesar!
- Track down a copy of Julius Caesar. All it needs is line numbers. No "cheater" versions allowed. I recommend this version.
Thursday 1/26
Thu, Jan 26 2012 04:05
LA 9
-CD check on chapter 7
-Reviewed our notes
-Discussed the past few chapters including Napoleon's tactics and the significance of his displays of power.
-Began discussing satire. Looked at a few examples. Discussed the various approaches they take.
LA 10 Honors
-Quick update on grading--everything will be in and make it to first semester grades.
-Continued the essay scoring and discussions from yesterday. Went over a few as a class, a few in small groups.
-CD check on chapter 7
-Reviewed our notes
-Discussed the past few chapters including Napoleon's tactics and the significance of his displays of power.
-Began discussing satire. Looked at a few examples. Discussed the various approaches they take.
- Example of modern satire is due on Monday. You need to: find a piece of satire, describe it (or bring it in if possible), explain what it's satirizing, and explain how it does it...we'll chat some more tomorrow.
- Vocab quiz tomorrow. Study.
LA 10 Honors
-Quick update on grading--everything will be in and make it to first semester grades.
-Continued the essay scoring and discussions from yesterday. Went over a few as a class, a few in small groups.
- Vocab/Lit quiz tomorrow
Wednesday 1/25
Wed, Jan 25 2012 03:02
LA 9
-CD check on chapter 6
-Recapped yesterday's notes
-Moved into making direct allegorical connections between the Russian Revolution and the novel
-Defined Satire...quickly introduced the Satire assignment (more on this tomorrow)
LA 10 Honors
-Reviewed the AP rubric, discussing the general requirements for a specific score
-Began working through an anonymous packet of essays--discussing each, coming to a consensus on the best fit score.
-CD check on chapter 6
-Recapped yesterday's notes
-Moved into making direct allegorical connections between the Russian Revolution and the novel
-Defined Satire...quickly introduced the Satire assignment (more on this tomorrow)
- Read chapter 7
- Begin looking for a piece of modern satire (again, we'll discuss more of the specifics tomorrow)
LA 10 Honors
-Reviewed the AP rubric, discussing the general requirements for a specific score
-Began working through an anonymous packet of essays--discussing each, coming to a consensus on the best fit score.
- Study vocab
- We will finish up the sample scoring tomorrow
Tuesday 1/24
Tue, Jan 24 2012 03:30
LA 9
-Due: updated vocab ..went over in class
-CD check on chapter 5. Discussed Molly, Napoleon, etc.
-Continued with our notes on the allegorical connection to the Russian Revolution...we will wrap this up tomorrow and dive into making specific connections
LA 10 Honors
-Due: Updated vocab...went over in class
-Discussed yesterday's in-class AP-style essay. What worked, what didn't.
-Brainstormed the prompt together as a class--discussed, in detail, the various approaches this prompt allows
-Began re-examining the rubric and how it will fit the needs of this essay
-Due: updated vocab ..went over in class
-CD check on chapter 5. Discussed Molly, Napoleon, etc.
-Continued with our notes on the allegorical connection to the Russian Revolution...we will wrap this up tomorrow and dive into making specific connections
- Read chapter 6
LA 10 Honors
-Due: Updated vocab...went over in class
-Discussed yesterday's in-class AP-style essay. What worked, what didn't.
-Brainstormed the prompt together as a class--discussed, in detail, the various approaches this prompt allows
-Began re-examining the rubric and how it will fit the needs of this essay
- Take a close look at the AP rubric...we'll chat more about how we are going to apply it tomorrow in class.
Tuesday 1/23
Mon, Jan 23 2012 03:19
LA 9
-CD check on chapters 2-4
-We'll go over vocab tomorrow
-Recapped the past few chapters of Animal Farm
-Moved into some notes on Orwell, Animal Farm, Marx, Socialism, Communism, etc...we'll finish these up tomorrow.
LA 10 Honors
-Came right in and started working on the in-class, AP-style Antigone + MLK essay. Worked on these for the entire period. We'll discuss and debrief tomorrow.
-CD check on chapters 2-4
-We'll go over vocab tomorrow
-Recapped the past few chapters of Animal Farm
-Moved into some notes on Orwell, Animal Farm, Marx, Socialism, Communism, etc...we'll finish these up tomorrow.
- Read chapter 5
- Vocab due tomorrow
LA 10 Honors
-Came right in and started working on the in-class, AP-style Antigone + MLK essay. Worked on these for the entire period. We'll discuss and debrief tomorrow.
- Vocab due tomorrow