Honors 10

Welcome to Honors 10. Upcoming classes, assignments, and past assignments can all be found here. Scroll down for information (newer classes appear first).

In the event of ONLINE/ REMOTE Learning, use Mr. Frick’s Schoology page recently expanded.

March! Catcher in the Rye. Students take a number of in-class quizzes (some multiple choice, mostly argumentative claim paragraphs. Make sure you get together with Mr. Frick in case you miss class and need to make one of these up. Additionally students will put together a Hero’s Journey presentation.

February!   Alchemist:   Create a book portfolio as you read. Make sure you add to it as work is assigned. So far  1. Water-color cover., 2. Table of Contents 3. Hero’s Journey Graphic Organizer, 4. Guided Questions, 5. Personal Growth Resolutions 6. Word Wizard. 7. GMO’s Pros and Cons., 8, The Village Questions & Questions to Answer., 9.Action Tracker, 10. Restaurant Children’s Menu

Finish the book, The Alchemist, and its portfolio. All due on February 24th with a PSAT style book test and essay.

January 21-31, 2020:        Alchemist Create a book portfolio as you read. Make sure you add to it as work is assigned. So far 1. Water-color cover., 2. Hero’s Journey Graphic Organizer, 3. Guided Questions, 4. Personal Growth Resolutions 5. Word Wizard. 6. GMO’s Pros and Cons., 7, The Village Questions & Questions to Answer.

HW: Self -paced reading of the book, Portfolio.

Week of January 13-17: Class meets twice. You will have one day of writing time, and one day or revisions and peer editing. If you want to take part in the revision process more than one time, please turn in your rough drafts to me electronically (email) or bring a hard copy with you to class on Thursday, January 16.

HW: Gatsby Paper. The Great Gatsby Essay AssignmentPeer Collaboration.

Week of January 6-10:  Welcome Back! During this week you will view the film version of The Great Gatsby, before writing a comparative analysis paper (Book vs. Film). Using the link below, make your own copy and then fill in the outline before typing the paper. This is going to be due as a rough draft on Thursday of next week (January 16).

The Great Gatsby Essay Assignment.

December 10: In Class: We will cover The American Dream as a topic in The Great Gatsby and take some notes on symbolism. You can find the original notes in this Symbols Power Point.  The rest of the class you will have for working on The Gallery Project.

HW: Finish the book, work on the Gallery Project.

December 6: First we will do a reading check for understanding (QUIZ)  Every student will have the opportunity for working on your own or with a partner for the Gatsby Gallery. It is just really important to work together if you decide on taking on a partner. Additionally, specific and important instruction will be given out about the Final and The Gatsby Gallery. IF YOU MISS THIS CLASS, make sure you come see me to get the notes.

HW: Finish reading The Great Gatsby, work on ideas for The Gatsby Gallery.

December 4

In Class: We will continue to cover Class and Wealth issues in The Great Gatsby. Make sure you have read through Chapter 8. You will also select topics for your gallery project.

HW; Reading.

December 2, 2019: In class we will use this article to start a lengthy conversation on perspective. Please continue to read The Great Gatsby after you finish your two slide presentation.

HW: Reading, through Chapter 6 of The Great Gatsby.

November 19 & 21, 2019:  Use this link to recall for our introduction to class today. Charting demise. After some work around this topic, we will read from Gatsby. There will be a reading QUIZ on Thursday. After the quiz, we will discuss love as a topic.

HW: Reading through Chapter 4. The Quiz will cover the power point (first 12 slides) and the first two chapters of the book.  Kick-starter.; Gastby Presentation

November 13-15, 2019: We transition out of  In the Time of the Butterflies with a film study. Does the film version ultimately enhance or detract from some of the big ideas illustrated in the novel? On Friday, we will also preview The Great Gatsby, and check out the new novel.

HW: Read Chapters 1&2, Kick-starter.; Gastby Presentation (You are only responsible for the first 12 Slides)

November 11: This is our final week for In the Time of the Butterflies. We’ll be reviewing all our work this semester on the question of “What’s worth fighting for?” As we reflect on personal values, we’ll create a group slide presentation (see assignment here).

October 28: What a hectic week of snow! In class we have spent time revising our courage paragraphs (drafting this work gets you extra credit and helps you become a better writer), revisited our action ideas, and discussed some of the big ideas from Part 3 of In the Time of the Butterflies.

HW: Finish the Epilogue for next Tuesday. We will have a test on Thursday (11/5), so come ready to review and prepare for it in class on Tuesday.

October 22: Welcome back from fall break!  This week we took a little bit of time to catch up on reading and work. We also took a quiz on part 2 (see Ms. Thompson if you missed this!). We’ll also think about some of the themes of the novel and work on our writing through a well-written paragraph about courage (see assignment here).

HW: Read chapters 10, 11 and 12 for Monday (10/28).

October 14: This week we will discuss character juxtaposition in chapters 5 & 6. We’ll think about how this deepens ideas of courage and gender in the novel. On Wednesday, we’ll continue to work on our class “What’s worth fighting for?” activity.

HW: Read chapters 7, 8, & 9 for next week (10/21). We’ll have a short quiz on Part II on Tuesday.

October 7: This week we will dive more deeply into In the Time of the Butterflies. We’ll create dialogue journals and start tracking one of the four Mirabal sisters. We’ll also talk through some of the problems we see in the world around us.

HW: Read chapters 5 & 6 for class next week (10/14).

October 2: In class today we will consider the question “What’s worth fighting for?” in our own lives. We’ll then build our background knowledge on Julia Alvarez, Rafael Trujillo, and The Dominican Republic through creating google slides presentations. If you miss class, see me for another topic to create a presentation.

HW: Read Chapter 1 for class on Friday.
HW: Read Chapters 2-4 for class on Tuesday

September 30: In class today we talked about perspective and met the characters in Julia Alvarez’s In the Time of the Butterflies. No Homework.

September 26: In class today we will turn our attention to a survey of literary time periods in American Literature. You will present your posters and we will run through some examples of famous writers and poets. No homework – we will start a new unit on Tuesday. Enjoy the weekend!

September 24:  In class today we will have a Socratic Seminar on A Day in the Life of Ivan DenisovichUse this helpful document to plan your contribution.

HW: Prepare for graded discussion.

Class Assessment Notice: We have a planned reading/ timed writing book test on A Day in the Life of Ivan Denisovich on Wednesday, September 18.

September 16 – 18 – 20 – In Class: I will hand out another graphic organizer / chart to help you prepare for you unit final on Wednesday. Friday you will have more time to prepare for a graded discussion (Socratic Seminar) looking at the book.

HW: Finish the book, prepare for the in-class timed writing/test (Ivan Prompt Writing Chart), prepare for the Socratic Seminar on Friday.

September 10-12 – In Class:  We will use paintings and songs to identify symbols as a helpful way to transfer that skill to literature and reading Ivan. We will also use a graphic organizer to establish classroom norms for writing persuasive paragraphs. If you miss class, use these documents to complete a chart and paragraph about Chief Seattle:  Seattle Chart. This will help you prepare for the test on September 18.

Homework: Finish A Day in the Life of Ivan Denisovich for a book exam on Wednesday, September 18.

September 4-6 – In Class:  DUE: Your Ivan Jigsaws are due in class FRIDAY. We will have a class on finding meaning in Ivan (inferences based on work choice possibilities). Enjoy this power point on Connotation & Denotation Poetry! We will also look at paintings to uncover tone and mood.

HW: Write a Love Poem – due next class (Friday). Also, Jigsaw DUE on this day.

August 28 – 30 – In Class: After a visual exploration of Literary Components (what makes a great story), you will work on a class Jigsaw for Ivan:

HW: Reading to page 150 & Jigsaw: only if you do not finish in class on Friday/ Ivan Jigsaw

August 26, 2019 – In Class: Today we will start with some in-class reading of Ivan and an open note quiz, followed by a bit of a reading circle. Again, no homework other than reading. Read through page 100 by the end of the week (Friday). We got a little side-tracked (in a good way) with class rules and procedures – still thinking about that btw, so we should return to literary time period posters Monday and Wednesday.

HW: Reading to page 100 by Friday.

Week of August 20 /22– In Class: this week will feature more classroom culture building, including finishing up our literary time period posters and building a “Nation of Learners.” This may involve:

  • Notes to Teacher
  • Kahoots
  • Collaborating in small groups
  • Art
  • Group project
  • Research
  • Synthesis
  • MORE Poster Making
  • Checking out a Book and reading in class and at home.

HW: Biography Brochures / A Day in the Life of Ivan Denisovich READING to page 36. Quiz on Monday! The quiz will be open note.

Week of August 14 /16 – In Class: This week will feature a crazy color game with some discussion about what it means, “To Represent.” We will begin to tell our stories. This may also involve:

  • A personality quiz
  • Collaborating in small groups
  • Art
  • Group project
  • Research
  • Synthesis
  • Poster Making

HW: Biography Brochures

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May 21-23: Finals!  Your final will be over the book, In the Time of Butterflies. Get plenty of rest and best of luck this week.

Week of May 13:

In Class: We will spend the week before finals finishing Julia Alvarez’s In the Time of Butterflies. There will be some in-class reading time as well as some film studies involved. Continue to trace the themes of courage and feminism as you read the novel.

HW: Finish reading the book ahead of your final next week.

Week of May 6:

In Class: We will spend the week with Julia Alvarez’s In The Time of Butterflies. There is a Chapter guide for the first four chapters we will work on in class Tues./ Weds.

HW: Reading only. First four chapters due on May 7 & 8. Please read at your own pace, but be mindful this is the book you will take a semester final on during your last day of class this year.

Week of April 30: TEST CHAPTER ANNOUNCEMENT:  Honors 10 will be testing on May 1 or May 2, depending when your class meets. The test will take approximately 50 minutes, so make sure to arrive in class on time. The test will cover only one chapter in The Things They Carry. The test will be over the chapter entitled, “Sweetheart of Song Tra Bong.”

Week of April 22-26

In Class: Presentations begin on April 23 and go all week. Maker sure you have your project completed on the date it is due. Also, all individual work on Copy, Works Cited, and/or Survey Questions may be submitted as hard copies or electronically (attached email) no later than May 1.

HW: Group projects will be presented on April 23, 24, 25, & 26; Things They Carried unit book test on April 30 and May 1; Reading The Things They Carried; Google Classroom Chapter Questions now due on May 1; Individual work on Copy, Works Cited, and/or Survey Questions may be submitted as hard copies or electronically (attached email) no later than May 1/  Action 4 News Teams

Week of April 15-19:

In Class: In class we work on our Action 4 News teams and readings/ understandings from The Things They Carried. Check the main page for links to various surveys.

HW: Things They Carried Chapter Questions through Google Classroom , group projects. Action 4 News Teams

Weeks of April 1-12

In Class: We will begin with a Google Classroom assignment for self-pace reading of The Things They Carried. On W-F and Monday of the following week, we will focus on media and its role in the war in Viet Nam, as well as discuss the power of speech analysis in decoding what people say and what they really intend. During the next week of PSAT and limited class time, we focus on the rhetorical triangle, Aristotle’s argumentative appeals, and the specifics of your group projects. These group projects will be presented on April 23, 24, 25, & 26. Make sure you know your role and complete your project ON TIME. Coordination with your group is vital. Follow the link for your Action 4 News Teams roles and responsibilities.

HW: Group projects will be presented on April 23, 24, 25, & 26; Things They Carried unit book test on April 30 and May 1; Reading The Things They Carried; Google Classroom Chapter Questions;  Action 4 News Teams

Week of March 18-22

In Class: Monday the B day will start with their end of unit book test. On Tuesday, we will begin the Hero’s Journey Presentations. Friday your Chapter 27’s are due through Google Classroom.

HW: See In-Class work above.

Week of March 11-15

Snow Days Update: Because of the snow days, we will shuffle some things around: End of Book Tests will be on Friday for period 1 and then on Monday for period 5. Presentations for Hero’s Journey will not start until Tuesday and Wednesday of next week. Please limit your presentation to 5-7 minutes so we can get through all of them by the end of next week.

HW: 1) Reading – finish Catcher in the Rye. 2) I will also assign you the creative writing for Chapter 27 (through Google Classroom due on March 22). 3) Final book test will begin on Friday 4) Hero’s Journey presentations begin Tuesday.

March 7 & 8

In Class: We will work with quotes from Cather in the Rye to get at the heart of motifs and meanings in the book.

HW: Today we mapped out the rest of the unit until spring break: Finish the book. You will have an end of the book test on Weds. or Thurs. of next week (whichever your class meets). Then, your Hero’s Journey Projects will be due for presentation on Friday, March 15 or Monday, March 18. Finally, your chapter 27 (unassigned at this point) creative writing piece will be due through Google Docs by midnight on March 22 (for both class).

March 5 & 6

In Class: Today we will go over your Hero’s Journey Project. I will hand-out descriptors in-class and attach this electronic link: Hero’s Journey Project.

HW Reading: – through Chapter 16 (p.122)

March 4, 2019

In Class: You will have a quiz today for Catcher in the Rye through chapter 6 (p.47)

HW: Continue Reading – through Chapter 16 (p.122)

February 27 & 28 & March 1, 2019

In Class: We will continue having quizzes in class; Continue reading…

HW: Read through Chapter 12 (p.87)

February 25 & 26, 2019

In Class: We will take a look at the exam for Grapes of Wrath, and begin our new unit on Catcher in the Rye.

HW: Reading only through Chapter 6 (p. 47); Catcher in the Rye; The Grapes of Wrath unit is now over. Any missing assignments will be entered as zeros. Feel free to turn them in at any time for full credit.

Week of February 19-22, 2019

In Class: On Thursday and Friday of this week, you will have a unit test over the Grapes of Wrath; it will include matching, multiple choice, and an essay. You should have the book finished by then – it will be a closed-book exam. During the first part of the week, we will watch some of the John Ford film. In class, use your time well to complete and turn in your Map, Action Tracker, and Chapters 18/20 Review.

HW: Just reading – finish the book. Turn-in the in-class assignments before the end of the week: Map, Action Tracker, and Chapters 18/20 Review.

Week of February 11-14

In Class: We will finish Grapes of Wrath by the end of next week. Due this week are both your MAP and your Action Tracker (see below under last week for details). More reading and discussing the book will bring us up to a final matching, MC, and essay test at the end of next week.

HW: Map, Action Tracker, Reading: Through Chapters 24 for Tues./Weds, through Chapter 26 over the long weekend. Final over the rest of the book will be on Thurs. and Friday of next week. Making Connections

Week of February 4 – 8

In Class: Another week of reading and discussing Grapes of Wrath.  Be prepared for reading checks in the form of in-class quizzes, writings, or presentations. I will post chapter assignments under the homework section as they are assigned.

– On Weds./Thurs, Create a colorful interactive highway/quote Map of the Joad’s journey from Oklahoma to California modeled after what you find on the internet; use typing paper given to you by the substitute (or Mr. Frick) – Think about how you might make this super fun and cool – draw the jalopy or some of the roadside attractions (grandpa dying in the Wilson’s tent for example). Due Tuesday or Wednesday, February 12 & 13

–  On Fri/ Mon (Feb 10): Create an Action Tracker (similar to The Alchemist), but ONLY for chapters 16, 18, & 20.  Think of it as a progression of the Joads from hopeful to utter chaos. Create at least 5 illustrations to go with 5 quotes (page numbers). Be ready to discuss the significant plot details from these chapters on Tuesday/ Weds. Due Tuesday or Wednesday, February 12 & 13

Map Links: Map Link One ; Map Link Two

HW: For Mon./ Tues – Feb. 4 & 5, read Chapters 6-15; For Wed/ Thurs – Feb. 6 & 7, read Chapters 16-20; For Tues./ Wed – Feb. 11 & 12, read Chapters 21-24

Week of January 28 – Feb. 1, 2019

In Class: This week we start Grapes of Wrath. Read the first five chapters, getting a feel for Steinbeck’s style. After a context lecture on The Great Depression, and your first blast of initial reading, there will be a quiz (Thurs. and Friday).

HW: GOW – Read Chapters 1-5; For Mon./ Tues, read Chapters 6-15.

Week of January 22-25

In Class: During this short week students finish working on their papers – all due by midnight on the first day their class meets this week (Period 1 / Tues., Period 4/Wednesday). We will do an activity to celebrate the lasting legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. in class. If you miss class, you will need to get the make-up directly from Mr. Frick when you return.

HW: N/A – In-class activity.

Week of January 14 – 18

In Class: Mr. Frick will be out of class with the English department on 1-16, therefore, the due date for your outline and/or rough draft for your comparative lit paper on The Great Gatsby will be pushed back a day. You will have two work days this week: Tues/Weds will be planning/writing days while Thurs/Fri. will be peer editing and conferencing days with Mr. Frick. Final drafts will still be due the following week on Tuesday, January 22 by midnight. If you miss class on Thursday or Friday, here is the link to the peer editing activity we will do in class. You may use it to have anyone you want help you work on your paper: Peer / Other Adult Editing Tool.

HW: Final drafts are due on January 22. Please resolve all of your peer editing work before turning in your papers. Writing your Great Gatsby papers (turn in through Google Classroom). Gatsby Paper

Week of January 7-11

In Class: This week we will work on a comparative lit paper for The Great Gatsby. Students will be given in-class time to create an outline and submit their first draft for peer editing – this will also carry over into the following week. See below under HW for specific due dates.

HW: Comparative literature paper – The Great Gatsby. Please have your outlines and rough drafts completed by January 15 or 16 in time for class. All work must be done in Google Classroom.

December 18-20:  Finals Week!

December 14 & 17

In Class: Gatsby Gallery days. Dress in Jazz Age fashions. Bring your completed annotated bibliography and visual. Be ready to present and enjoy the festivities.

HW: Accepting all late work (Alchemist Portfolio) – until Monday, December 17/ Last date.

December 8-13

In Class: You will have time to work on your Gallery Project with your partner. Red Day will be on Friday/ Gold Day on Monday.

HW: Finish the book, finish your project.

December 6 & 7

In Class: We will cover Love as a topic in The Great Gatsby and take some notes on symbolism. You can find the original notes in this Symbols Power Point. Additionally, specific and important instruction will be given out about the Final and The Gatsby Gallery. IF YOU MISS THIS CLASS, make sure you come see me to get the notes. Every student will have a partner for the Gatsby Gallery. It is just really important to work together with this person!

HW: Finish reading The Great Gatsby, work on ideas for The Gatsby Gallery. First Period Gallery Details; 5th Period Gallery Details

December 4 & 5

In Class: We will cover Class and Wealth issues in The Great Gatsby. Make sure you have read through Chapter 8.

HW: Read through chapters 8 of The Great Gatsby.

November 30- and Dec. 3

In Class: Quiz over Chapters 5 & 6. Read through chapters 8 of The Great Gatsby.

HW: Read through chapter 8 of The Great Gatsby.

November 28-29

In Class: We will cover the American Dream and English options for your schedule moving forward in your HS career.

HW: Read through chapters 5 and 6 in The Great Gatsby.

November 14-27

In Class: Straddling the Thanksgiving Break, we will begin with an opportunity for you to demonstrate your knowledge of the first two chapters of The Great Gatsby (a Quiz) . We will then sit in literature circles to share understandings about various topics and central ideas in the text. There will be a reading quizzes and enrichment activities over Chapters 3-4 as well.

HW: Be through the first four chapters of The Great Gatsby. There is no HW/Extra Reading per se over the Thanksgiving Break. Definitely know the plot (story) and major character arcs – which can be accomplished if you just keep up with the assigned reading. I only remind students of the higher lexicon of Gatsby and how re-reading certain passages might unlock other histories and meanings of the novel.

November 12-13

In Class: Today we will check out The Great Gatsby. There will be an introduction to the book, along with some reading time. If you miss class, here is a copy of the kick-starter for Chapters 1-2. Make sure you do the reading. There will be an opportunity for you at your next class to demonstrate your knowledge of what you read.

HW: Read Chapters 1&2, Kick-starter.

November 8-9

In Class: We finish up our Alchemist Unit with an end of unit exam.

HW: None! Enjoy the weekend.

November 6-7, 2018

In Class: Today you will work on your final two additions to your Book Portfolio: 1) a Graphic Representation of Santiago’s Journey and 2) a Literary Analysis paragraph. Use these stages to create your Graphic Representation: Joseph Campbell’s Stages. See the slides below for details as well as the final requirements for the Book Portfolio due the next time you are in class:

Homework: Finish reading The Alchemist; Test next class period over the book. Turn in Book Portfolio.

November 2 – 5, 2018

In Class: Some listening to The Alchemist will be accompanied by a new Book Portfolio activity: Restaurant Games. A description and a Book Portfolio (so far) requirements can be found in these two slides:

Homework: Reading – The Alchemist final test over the entire book will be on November 8 & 9.

October 31-November 1, 2018

In Class: Today we will spend time looking at this slide:

Put your description, explanation, application, and self-knowledge about the importance of this picture (importance of water/environment to Colorado’s quality of life, beauty, economy, and recreational opportunities) into your Book Portfolio.

Homework: Reading – The Alchemist final test over the entire book will be on November 8 & 9; here is a reference slide for every portfolio addition you are responsible for so far:

October 29-30, 2018

In Class: Use these links to take a position on GMO’s (you may take a balanced position, but you must tip one way or the other: promote, do nothing, label, ban). Sources: Site One; Site Two

HW: Action Tracker.  GMO position. Reading: Finish the Alchemist over the next two weeks, including the Alchemist study questions. Be prepared for a unit final test on November 8/9. Portfolio: 1) Cover, 2) Table of Contents, 3) Alchemist Study Questions, 4) Personal Growth Claim Paragraph, 5) Word Wizard, 6) Humans and Nature Paragraph, 7) Action Tracker

October 22-26, 2018

In Class: The Alchemist has been checked out to you in the SVVSD Digital Library. Using the Alchemist study questions as a guide, read through the end of the first section. You will have your first quiz on the reading on either Thursday or Friday this week. Other happenings this week include your own personal Supernatural Aide, a primer on the Hero’s Journey, and the start of your Book Portfolios.

HW: Reading through roughly half the book or more (p. 100 in the hard copies), Book Portfolios: Cover, Word Wizard, First Claim Paragraph

October 16-20, 2018

In Class: We will finish up both the Romantic and Realist genres of American Literature. Then we will start The Alchemist.

Please read The Alchemist so that you have answered the first 9 questions in the Alchemist study questions.

October 8-11, 2018

In Class: Turn in your Emily Dickinson poetry assignment and we will finish this week with the Romantics – you will work Monday coming up with a cool multimedia performance piece for one of the Romantics listed on the assignment sheet: Romantics Project 

HW on 10/8-9: Finish your presentation and be ready to perform on October 10 (3-5 minutes each) Romantics Project

HW on 10/10-11:  American Realism Prompt:  Mark Twain.   Read the prompt and answer in two Google Slides: Slide One: 1. Summarize the story, 2) Pick out your favorite line and Explain why/what it means, 3) Interpret Meaning – why is this an American Realist approach to  literature, 4) Include a Picture; Slide Two: 1) Apply a Connection/ add in your Background Knowledge, 2) Commentary on Bias (why it is relevant / not relevant to you), 3) include a Photo

October 2-5, 2018

In Class: We work on and finish the Revolutionaries and have presentations. We also will begin work on the Romantics.

HW: Revolutionaries 3-slide presentations; Emily Dickinson poetry assignment.

September 28/ October 1, 2018

In Class: The Crucible End of Unit Test.

HW: N/A

September 24 -27, 2018

In Class: We begin  with a Biography Brochure – if you miss class, check with another student or with me when you return for details. After some creative time in class on those, we will shift back to The Crucible – please finish the play by next class, unit exam on Friday and Monday coming up.

HW: Reading The Crucible; Biography Brochures

September 20 & 21, 2018

In Class: The first part of class we read, the second part of class, we watch, the last part of class, we discuss.

HW:  Reading – through the end of Act 3 by Mon./Tues. of next week.

September 18 & 19, 2018

In Class: The first part of class we  talk about the scores (generally, good) and clear up any issues with your Ivan essays. Reminder: each paper must be resubmitted for me to grade the first time (following the student paper reviews). Soon after, we will read some of The Crucible, before getting into groups and finishing up our Theatros. Make sure you turn in your Puritan poetry/prose evaluation.

HW: Read The Crucible at home, through Acts 1-3 for Monday/Tues. of next week.  Puritan worksheet

September 14 & 17,

In Class: We turn to a survey of American Literature. Have some fun with the Puritans! Students will end the class by acting out their poem/prose. Here is the Google Document we worked from (you only need to choose one of these if you miss class – fill out the graphic organizer found on the third page): Puritan Love.

HW: Checking out The Crucible. Read Act One as Homework.

September 12 & 13

In Class: Students who make the rough draft deadline (7:30 a.m. day of classes on Sept. 12 & 13) will take advantage of the opportunity to do some editing via a student paper review and conversation workshop (if you miss the first deadline, or want to continue this editing/revision process to produce your best work, it is highly suggested you use the link above and run through your paper with other contributors (parents, friends). Those who do not produce rough drafts will simply work on their paper in class.

HW: Final draft of papers are due on Friday, September 14 (all classes). You must make both the rough draft and final draft deadline if you want to be eligible for a re-write after it is scored by the instructor.

September 10 & 11

In Class: Due to field trips on Sept. 10, today will be a visual exercise in understanding the setting and some of the characterization around Ivan.

HW: Final draft of papers are due on Friday, September 14 (all classes). You must make both the rough draft and final draft deadline if you want to be eligible for a re-write after it is scored by the instructor.

September 4 & 5

In Class: We take our final reading Quiz for Ivan and then begin work on the essay. Rough drafts are due on September 10 through Google Classroom. If you miss any class this week, please join the google classroom for your class (codes below), and be thorough in your reading of the out of class essay expectations. Make sure you make up the quiz ASAP if you miss class Monday or Tuesday.

First Period Class Code: 60fn2b;     Fifth Period Class Code: y95fwa

HW: Essays due on Sep. 10

August 30 & 31

In Class: After a brief lecture on Word Choice and Tone; you will now have time to work on a love poem or love letter from Ivan to his wife.

HW: Just reading. Final Ivan Reading Quiz on Tuesday and Wednesday of next week.

August 28 & 29

In Class: After your writing last class, we will s-l-o-w things down a bit and expand our thinking on the literary building blocks of novels, plays, short stories, and even poems. I will have you watch some video clips and take some notes. With time left, you can work on a love poem or love letter from Ivan to his wife.

HW: Just reading. Final Ivan Reading Quiz on Tuesday and Wednesday of next week.

August 24 & 27

In Class: We will review the scoring guidelines and if you have not already done so, write your persuasive paragraphs related to the class Jigsaw on Ivan.

HW: Finish the book. Timed/ Persuasive Writings turned in during class. If not already turned in, Illustrations due next class period.

August 22-23

In Class: We will review literary components (plot, setting, character, symbolism, motif, mood, tone, and imagery as they relate to theme) so you can do well on your  Ivan Jigsaw; From the Russian Revolution through Khrushchev mini-history lesson can be found here: Russian Revolution. Reading Ivan through page 100.

HW: Read through page 100. Finish any writing/drawing for the Jigsaw on your own. Reminder: Jigsaw Paragraph Must be handwritten (neatly!).

August 20-21, 2018

In Class: Ivan Quiz, Ivan Literature Circles, Love Poems, Syllabus

HW: Read Ivan to the bottom of page 60; 70 in odd copy.

August 16-17, 2018

In Class: Welcome, welcome, welcome. Today we will check out a Kahoot, take an excursion, and finish with some writing. Read at home.

HW: Tissue box, signed syllabus, and reading Ivan – Read to the bottom of page 30 (36 in odd copy/ middle of page).. For annotation, you may choose to focus on each new character in the book, write down the Russian name or nickname and one or two things about that character. This is optional, but if you bring the list to class, you may use it for the quiz.   Reading quiz next class!

Due: Summer Assignments

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May 15 & 17, 2018

In Class: Do NOT miss class this week. We will be considering the film version of In the Time of Butterflies – critical to doing well on the final.

HW: Finish reading the book by the date of your class final.

May 7,9,11, 2018

In Class: Monday we will finish up media presentations. Failure to go will result in some points being deducted for you group. Wednesday and Friday, bring your iPad so that we may read In the Time of Butterflies – our final novel of the year!

HW: Just outside reading – In the Time of Butterflies

May 1 – May 3, 2018

In Class: Tuesday we will take an in-class test regarding rhetoric and literary components for The Things They Carried. Then on Thursday, we will do at least half of the class media presentation.

HW: Finish media presentations if your group has not gone yet!

April 23-25

In Class: Due to missed classes – testing and Colorado teacher day of action – students will work on the following in-class and as homework: Personal Narratives, Media Teams.

HW: Media Teams and Personal Narratives through Google Classroom – You will also have a test on The Things They Carried on Tuesday, May 1. Media Presentations are due Thursday, May 3.

April 9-13, 2018

In Class: After an introduction to the Viet Nam war, we will choose controversial media topics. We will also start to understand the difference between actual and meaningful truth.

HW: Reading; Chapters on Enemies and Friends: Literary Components Assignment.

April 3 & 5, 2018

In Class: Welcome back! We will focus today on Romeo and Juliet with some fun video viewing and a R & J quiz that is 100% extra credit if you score 90% or higher on it! We will also work on The Things They Carried – please read as much as you want – focus especially on chapter one.

HW: We start Things They Carried on 4/5 – Read the first chapter.

March 20 & 22, 2018

In Class: Be prepared to present your one-slide quote analysis if your group still needs to go. Final unit exam on Tuesday, March 20. Chapter 27 due on Thursday, March 22 through Google Classroom.

HW: Although you will have time in class on March 22 to work on the creative writing summative – Chapter 27, you should make plans to have it finished so you do not incur late work over Spring Break!  Read/Watch R & J over break please!

March March 12 – 16

In Class: This week you will take a quiz on Monday and begin a narrative to mimic Salinger’s style in Catcher in the Rye. You will also do quote analysis and create one-slide presentations.

HW: Finish reading Catcher in the Rye. Final quiz on Tuesday, March 20. Chapter 27 due on Thursday, March 22 through Google Classroom.

March 6 & 8

In Class: We continue in-class presentations on the Hero’s Journey and begin Catcher in the Rye. On Tuesday you will take a pre-assessment (writing). On Thursday, we will discuss the ever-evolving controversy around authors and their books: can you separate an author’s work from the personal problems of the author themselves?

HW: PLEASE turn in all books you still have (Alchemist, Great Gatsby). Read Catcher in the Rye through page 88.

February 26-March 2

In Class: Students will work on and present Hero’s Journey Presentations

HW: Presentations.

February 20 & 22

In Class: Today we pivot to our transitional unit between The Alchemist and Catcher in the Rye: Your Own Personal Legend / Hero’s Journey.  Assignments attached. Presentations begin on Monday, February 26.

HW: Hero’s Journey Steps and Assignment;  Due on Monday!

Excerpts from The Hero with a Thousand Faces by Joseph Campbell

February 12 & 14

In Class: We work on Humans vs. Society (our last in-class Book Portfolio Assignment). Please add this into your portfolio: Humans vs. Society Prompt; if you miss class for any reason on Monday, just reply to the three questions at the end of the article. On Wednesday, you will take a PSAT-Style exam with an extra claim paragraph.

HW: Book Portfolio and Reading – Test Preparation. Book portfolios DUE on Tuesday, February 20.  Final Book Portfolio Instructions/ ALL SLIDES: Book Portfolio

February 6 & 8, 2018

In Class: This week we should be able to finish the reading of The Alchemist AND prepare for a unit final (PSAT style test). We will also cover one more thematic topic (Humans in Conflict with Each Other).  On Thursday, we will have a lesson on real life Jedi Mind Tricks: Jedi Mind Tricks

HW:   Book Portfolio  is ongoing. Reading.

January 29 – February 2, 2018

In Class: We will begin with a theme prompt (Initiation and Growth) regarding The Alchemist, and finish this in-class so you can add it to your book portfolio right away. Next, you will have time to work on the reading of the book, later this week we will add Vocabulary and Plot pages. On Weds. and Friday, we look at humankind’s struggle to find a balance with the natural world. You can continue to work on Gatsby paper if you want to use your time that way.

HW: Theme paragraph, Word Wizard, Action Tracker: Book Portfolio 

January 23-25, 2018

In Class: Read and complete the chapter review questions in The Alchemist to add to your book portfolio. Make a colorful cover. We will also have writing conferences for Gatsby.

HW: Alchemist study questions

January 17 & 19, 2018

In Class: This week will be dominated by writing conferences. To allow you more in-class reading time, I will also give over several periods to just enjoying The Alchemist, including a book cover to a portfolio.

HW: 2nd Drafts (to be eligible for in-class writing conferences) are due on January 17. Final drafts are then due on January 26. The Alchemist: Book Portfolio Cover, either in class or on your own, Chapter Review Questions (should be done in-class during reading time or at home using Digital Copy of book available January 23 on your iPads).

January 9 & 11, 2018

In Class: This week we finish watching The Great Gatsby, and have some time to work on our papers. On Thursday, January 11, your first rough draft is due. If you are not done, you will work on your paper during class. If you are done, you will have a chance to peer edit.

HW: Rough Draft of your Great Gatsby paper, turned in through Google Classroom, is due on January 11. 2nd Drafts (to be eligible for in-class writing conferences) are due on January 17. Final drafts are then due on January 26.

January 3 & 5, 2018

In Class: Welcome back! As students return and secure their second semester schedule, we will start the week by reviewing concepts and ideas (Topics, Issues, Symbolism) found in The Great Gatsby. We will use a visual stimulus and a Note-Catcher for annotations and later discussion.

Exit Ticket: At the end of the short week, turn in your Note-Catcher.

Homework – Outline and Paper Rough Drafts due in-class for Peer Editing on Thursday, January 11 through Google Classroom. Class Codes: Period 6 = chdi3hz; Period 8 = jzhnlz

12/13 – 12/15, 2017

Finals Week. Please turn in all late work and make arrangements with Mr. Frick if you have any issues around finals before your class test date.

12/11/17

Gatsby Gala Day! Make sure you have all elements of the project (group and individual completed) – here is a citation maker for your works cited page if you are having trouble with EasyBib;  Citation Maker (Website)

HW: On the day of your final, turn-in vocabulary words and check-in book.

12/5 & 12/7

In Class:  We will discuss wealth, class, and love in The Great Gatsby. We will also review symbolism. Feel free to peruse this powerpoint for important concepts and ideas covered in class:  Gastby Powerpoint

HW: Finish Gatsby and complete your Project / Group Work over the weekend.

12/1/17

In Class: In class reading time followed by the details of the Gatsby Gallery Project

HW: Finish Gatsby and Group Work over the weekend.

11/29/17

In Class: We will have test make-ups, grade the tests, and work on the American Dream

HW: Reading Gatsby, Chapter 9

11/27/17

In Class: You will have a TEST today – the Monday you are back from break over the first 4 chapters of The Great Gatsby, although you have been assigned the first SEVEN chapters by the end of Thanksgiving Break. After the test, you will be given reading time.

HW: Read Gatsby through Chapter 8.

11/16/17

In Class: For Reba:  Go Fund Page     We will be utilizing Google Classroom.to consider one of the topics to explore in The Great Gatsby.

HW: You will have a TEST on the first Monday you are back from break over the first 4 chapters of The Great Gatsby, although you have been assigned the first SEVEN chapters by the end of Thanksgiving Break. Finish and turn-in (through Google Classroom) your assignment as well. Also, don’t forget to keep your lis of vocabulary going (one word per page)

11/14/17

In Class: For Reba:  Go Fund Page      Gatsby literature circle continues with Symbolism free-writing.

HW: Read through chapters 1-7 by the end of Spring Break. Make sure you keep a list of vocabulary going (one word per page).

11/8-11/10

In Class: Gatsby Quiz, writing conferences and reading The Great Gatsby.  Make sure you keep a Gatsby vocabulary builder.

HW: Finish the first two chapters and Turn in your final Crucible essay – Friday by midnight.

11/6:

In Class: Your final drafts of The Crucible essay are due Friday through Google Classroom. We will have a short Gatsby introduction and then allow time for reading and digesting the first two chapters

HW: Finish the kick-starter document AND read the first two chapters:  HINT – Extra bonus learning expression opportunity in-class on Wednesday!

10/29 – 10/31:

In Class: We will be mixing up some other school-related activities with Kate Chopin’s Story of an Hour.

Exit Ticket:  After your seminar, make sure you turn in the answers to the Chopin questions.

10/27/2017

In Class: After students present some of their Mark Twain slides, time will be set aside for working on Crucible Essays / writing conferences.

HW: Essays are due Nov. 10 before the start of class.

10/25/2017

In Class:   American Realism Prompt:  Mark Twain.   Read the prompt and answer in two Google Slides: Slide One: 1. Summarize the story, 2) Pick out your favorite line and Explain why/what it means, 3) Interpret Meaning – why is this an American Realist approach to  literature, 4) Include a Picture; Slide Two: 1) Apply a Connection/ add in your Background Knowledge, 2) Commentary on Bias (why it is relevant / not relevant to you), 3) include a Photo

HW:  Slide Presentations DUE on Mark Twain Prompt:  Mark Twain.

10/23/2017

In Class: Finishing up presentations. After, we will do a little study of Mr. Frick’s (least) favorite romantic poet.

Exit Ticket/HW: Finish the Emily Dickenson sheet

10/19

In Class: Presentations today! Use google classroom to find and fill-in Audience Participation Sheets.

HW: If you did not present, based on what you saw, make sure you achieve the same high level of work when it is your turn.

10/17

In Class: Today we will start the Romantics. You will be given ample in class time to work this out and prepare your presentations.

HW: Presentation preparation. Papers are due on 11/10.  Lunch Conferences Sign-up

10/11

In Class: First students will be given instruction around the final draft for their papers. Writing conferences may be signed up through Google Docs Here: Lunch Conferences Sign-up. All final drafts will be due on 11/10. We will share revolutionary power points. Next students will be given specific instruction to create a “Classroom Bill of Rights.” We will finish with a vote on the best one.

HW: Final Draft of papers.

10/9

IN Class: I will give you time to finish your revolutionary Google 3-slide presentations and maybe work toward some argument around either the Bill of Rights or a letter to the Supe.

HW: N/A!

10/5/2017

Due: Claim Paragraph:Does the movie version of The Crucible enhance or detract from any of the themes of Miller’s play.

In Class: Today we will work on the Revolutionary writers. Using these documents, complete the in-class work and turn-in the exit ticket: Revolutionaries

HW: Turn in the paragraph next class unless you finish in-class today.

9/29 – 10/3/17

DUE: Second edits for Mr. Frick are now due through Google Classroom before the start of class on October 3. Papers through Google Classroom.: Class Codes: 6th Period: chdi3hz;   8th Period: jzhnlz .

IN Class: Visual learning opportunity continues (watching / discussing The Crucible).

HW: Papers PLUS: Answer the following prompt in Claim Paragraph form (Claim, Evidence x3, Analysis x3): Does the movie version of The Crucible enhance or detract from any of the themes of Miller’s play.

9/27/17

DUE: Rough drafts for peer editing BEFORE class today.

In Class: Papers are due before class today. Must be turned in – Click TURN IT IN – on Google Classroom. Keyboards in class today are NOT for writing papers, but peer editing.

HW: 2nd Drafts are due before class on Tuesday, October 2

9/25/17

In Class: Papers through Google Classroom.: Class Codes: 6th Period: chdi3hz;   8th Period: jzhnlz .

In class, I will get down to showing you how to tackle the second prompt if you so choose it, and help you with Introductions and Conclusions. Powerpoint here: Wall-E: On Persuasive Essays

HW: Rough drafts for peer editing DUE ON WEDNESDAY.

9/21/17

DUE: Claim paragraph on Rockwell / Rivera. Annotation check for The Crucible (if I can remember!)

In Class: More compare/contrast with Springsteen and Jay Z focusing on symbolism and imagery.

HW: Papers through Google Classroom.: Class Codes: 6th Period: chdi3hz;   8th Period: jzhnlz

9/19/17

In class: We will compare/contrast two paintings:

Exit Ticket: Write one lengthy paragraph: Use the Claim, Data, Commentary format to compare and contrast two paintings by Rockwell and Rivera.

9/15/17

DUE: Final annotation check

In Class: Finish posters (?) work on literary components as a review… start to think about writing essays – electronic submission through Google Classroom.

Class Codes: 6th Period: chdi3hz;   8th Period: jzhnlz

Videos: Plot; Character; Setting; SymbolsMotifStyle; Theme Act One; Theme Act Two; Theme Act Three

HW: First Drafts due on September 27

9/13/17

DUE: All unfinished poster presentations, All reading / annotating in The Crucible

In Class: We should finish posters and then begin the long march to reviewing literary components. Today will include a pre-assessment.

HW: None, as long as you have finished the play. Checking annotations on Friday. For those incredibly eager, here is what is coming: Crucible Essay

9/11/17

DUE: Poster Presentations (we will actually do several in class this time!)

In Class: New seating chart! We will discuss grades on the quiz, and then you will be required to listen and take notes on all the presentations.

HW: Annotations Act 4 due next class.

9/7

DUE: Poster Presentations on literary time periods

In Class: An opportunity to express understandings followed by Poster Presentations.

HW: Act 4 Annotations due on Wednesday next week.

9/5

DUE: Annotations for Act 3 of The Crucible. 

In Class: Today we will begin with a few Biography Brochures, give you reading time for The Crucible and then switch to the posters for literary time periods. I will also cover the rubric for this assignment.

HW: Presentations will be on Thursday – September 7. Poster Rubric

8/31

Due: Puritan sheet w/annotations AND TPCASTT worksheet AND claim paragraph.

In class: Biography Brochures will get us rolling, then we will get into small groups to discuss our TPCASTT answers and read our claim paragraphs aloud. Then, we will break into the large group for a proper literature circle. This should take up about half the class. The rest of the class will be devoted to work/planning time for your Time Period Posters.

HW: Read and annotate Act 3 of The Crucible (due TUESDAY of next week). Literary Time Period Group posters will be due on Thursday, September 7. Possible Quiz on Crucible reading next week as well.

8/29/17

Due: Biography Brochures

In class: Let’s start with a few of the Biography Brochures for fun, then we will work through a powerpoint on connotation. This should help us when we turn to the Colonialists: Read and annotate the Puritans sheet before being put into groups to explain what is going on there using this template: TPCASTT. Before class ends, make your plans for finishing your Literary Time Periods POSTER. You will have some time to work on it Thursday in class – plan about half that time.

HW: 1. Due on Thursday: You must write your OWN claim paragraph for the poet/author your group worked on in class. 2. Read and annotate Act 3 of The Crucible (due TUESDAY of next week).

8/25/17

Due: Annotations and claim paragraph (previously assigned on Monday) on The Crucible. I have only assigned one claim paragraph over the first Act of the play.

In Class Today (Friday): We begin with Biography Brochures: totally fun and easy way to start the day. If you miss class, check with another student about what this involves. After that, we will work on collaborative posters to illustrate literary time periods and I will hand back your summer assignments to make that easier. Hopefully many of you will have gotten your iPads. They will be useful.

HW: Assign group parts so you may find illustrations / graphics for the posters.

8/23/17

In Class: Because I had to be out due to a family necessity, I had the substitute direct an in-class reading and annotation day: Annotate up to page 52 in The Crucible (Act 2). I also left instruction that I would pick up your Claim paragraphs on Friday (although many of you did so anyway).

HW: Only the annotations.

8/21/17

In Class: After collecting your course guideline signatures, I will cover your homework and give you some time to work on annotations. I next have you demonstrate CDC (Claim, Data, Commentary) in the form of a Claim Paragraph. You will use personal experience and observation to prove your argument:

Prompt:  Quantify the amount of time you spend on social media and take a position on whether or not this needs to change.

HW: Go-back and re-read the first 25 pages of The Crucible, and using your Annotations bookmark, choose one of the prompt series, and write a one paragraph reflection based on those questions.

8/17/17

In Class: Today we will take a look at the course guidelines, read in class, take and excursion, and finish with some treats (oh, and you will be tasked with reading more at home).

HW: Signed syllabus and reading The Crucible (first 25 pages including Arthur Miller biography and the reasons he said he wrote the play). Also, please ask an adult about the American historical time period known as “The Red Scare” and who exactly was Joseph McCarthy. Be thinking about how the Red Scare might connect with a play about the Salem Witch Trials.

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May 10-12

In Class: Both days will be structured the same – reading followed by watching In the Time of the Butterflies.

HW: Reading. Try to finish the book ASAP – iPad collections are on Tuesday and although you will still have access to the book through finals, it will have to be on a different device if you don’t finish it.

May 8, 2017

In Class: Today you will work with this document to gain background knowledge about the history of the Dominican Republic: DR Map

Exit Ticket: Turn in by the end of class.