English Comp. Mrs. Wade
Course Description
Objective:
To gather and evaluate the evidence necessary to support an essay argument or explanation through a clear understanding of the material presented.
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11-5-14
In Class:
Page 3: "Phaethon" and "Daedalus" - Read and complete as a class
Homework:
No Pleasure read and log
Read the poems about Icarus and complete Question 3
Study for vocab quiz #9 on Friday
EXTRA CREDIT!
* Available EVERY MONTH - do a book talk with your parent/guardian on the back of your reading log
*Original Myth - Explain something in nature or an adventure. Must include 1 of the god/goddesses but they should not be the main character. Must be written like a children's story book WITH ILLUSTRATIONS in color. Worth up to 30 points!! DUE 11/21/14
11-4-14
In Class:
Vocab lesson 9 #11-20
Love Myths: Go over "Pyramus and Thisbe" and begin "Orpheus and Eurydice"
Homework:
Pleasure read and log (15 min. only!)
Finish "Orpheus and Eurydice" and ?'s 1-6 (Page 2) - Posted Yesterday
Study for vocab quiz #9 on Friday
EXTRA CREDIT!
* Available EVERY MONTH - do a book talk with your parent/guardian on the back of your reading log
*Original Myth - Explain something in nature or an adventure. Must include 1 of the god/goddesses but they should not be the main character. Must be written like a children's story book WITH ILLUSTRATIONS in color. Worth up to 30 points!! DUE 11/21/14
11-3-14
In Class:
Vocab lesson 9 #1-10
Love Myths
Get new logs
Homework:
Pleasure read and log (15 min. only!)
Finish "Pyramus and Thisbe" and ?'s 1-8 (Page 2)
EXTRA CREDIT!
* Available EVERY MONTH - do a book talk with your parent/guardian on the back of your reading log
10-31-14
In Class:
Collect log and mythology paper
Vocab quiz #8
Pleasure read
Homework:
Happy Halloween!!
(Be nice to small children)
Bring your MYTHOLOGY book on Monday
EXTRA CREDIT!
* Available EVERY MONTH - do a book talk with your parent/guardian on the back of your reading log
10-30-14
In Class:
Greek Mythology! (Worksheet attached 10-29-14)
Homework:
NO Pleasure read and log (20-30 minutes)
Finish WS #1 if not completed in class
BRING YOUR MYTHOLOGY BOOK DAILY!
October reading logs are due Friday=50 points
Study for Fridays vocab quiz - If you got 13 or lower on your last vocab quiz you need to write your words and definitions 3x's each!
Rewrites DUE TOMORROW = D or F on your character essay
EXTRA CREDIT!
*On Friday (Halloween) dress as a Greek god/goddess or an Olympian - this can be modern day = dress as an ice skater, snow boarder...
*Also available EVERY MONTH is doing a book talk with your parent/guardian on the back of your reading log
10-29-14
In Class:
Vocab WS
Greek Mythology!
(Lunch meets: W, Th)
Homework:
Pleasure read and log (20-30 minutes)
BRING YOUR MYTHOLOGY BOOK DAILY!
October reading logs are due Friday=50 points
Study for Fridays vocab quiz
Rewrites DUE Friday = D or F on your character essay
10-28-14
In Class:
Vocab lesson 8 #11-20
Greek Mythology!
(Lunch meets: T, W, Th)
Homework:
Pleasure read and log (20-30 minutes)
BRING YOUR MYTHOLOGY BOOK DAILY!
October reading logs are due Friday=50 points
Study for Fridays vocab quiz
Rewrites DUE Friday = D or F on your character essay
10-27-14
In Class:
Seat adjustments
Vocab lesson 8 #1-10
Debrief essay and rewrite policy
Homework:
Pleasure read and log
BRING YOUR MYTHOLOGY BOOK DAILY!
October reading logs are due Friday=50 points
Study for Fridays vocab quiz
10-24-14
In Class:
No Vocab this week :)
Finish "The Most Dangerous Game" DVD - take notes on differences between movie and short story
1 paragraph on which you liked better: Movie or Short story
Homework:
Enjoy your weekend :)