With excitement, sadness, and not least of all exhaustion, I am posting for the last time this school year. It has truly been an honor to be your teacher. I hope that you found value in the class and that you're inspired to continue to develop your communication skills, keep up on current events, and find something interesting to read for your summer free choice book.
Here is the schedule for this week:
SUNDAY, May 31st - Final, proofread version of cover letter due to Turnitin.com.
MONDAY: First Period Only 8:15 - 10:15
TUESDAY: Fourth Period Only 10:35 - 12:35
FRIDAY: Minimum Day, Period 1 9:15 am, dismissal at 1:34 pm
Please note that the deadline for make-up work was Friday, May 29 and late work will no longer be accepted. Grades will be finalized and uploaded on Thursday evening.
Saturday, May 30, 2015
Monday, May 25, 2015
May 26-29
It's already our last week of class! It's unbelievable that next
week is June already, and finals week. Here's what's on the agenda for
the week:
TUESDAY: Pass back papers. Go over the basics of writing a cover letter (handout for reference). Begin writing cover letter for real or fictional internship at one of the companies you selected last week as someplace you may want to research. Finish formatting and first paragraph. HW: Go over your work from class and be prepared to share your first paragraph on Wednesday.
WEDNESDAY: Share first paragraphs. Go over the components of a good cover letter body paragraph (or two) and draft them on laptops. HW: Finish and proofread body paragraphs and add closing.
THURSDAY: Peer review of cover letters on laptops - first half of class. Second half of class, share examples and edit them together on the projector. HW: Proof and edit cover letter, and upload to Turnitin.com by Sunday night, May 31st at 11:59 p.m. (Earlier submissions are just fine!)
FRIDAY: Current events articles: read, annotate, discuss, practice outlining. This is exactly what will be on the final next week. HW: Finish cover letter and ask a trusted adult to proofread it for you before uploading. Upload it to Turnitin.com by Sunday night, May 31st at 11:59 p.m.
1st period final: Monday, June 1 at 8:15 a.m.
4th period final: Tuesday, June 2 at 10:35-12:35
TUESDAY: Pass back papers. Go over the basics of writing a cover letter (handout for reference). Begin writing cover letter for real or fictional internship at one of the companies you selected last week as someplace you may want to research. Finish formatting and first paragraph. HW: Go over your work from class and be prepared to share your first paragraph on Wednesday.
WEDNESDAY: Share first paragraphs. Go over the components of a good cover letter body paragraph (or two) and draft them on laptops. HW: Finish and proofread body paragraphs and add closing.
THURSDAY: Peer review of cover letters on laptops - first half of class. Second half of class, share examples and edit them together on the projector. HW: Proof and edit cover letter, and upload to Turnitin.com by Sunday night, May 31st at 11:59 p.m. (Earlier submissions are just fine!)
FRIDAY: Current events articles: read, annotate, discuss, practice outlining. This is exactly what will be on the final next week. HW: Finish cover letter and ask a trusted adult to proofread it for you before uploading. Upload it to Turnitin.com by Sunday night, May 31st at 11:59 p.m.
1st period final: Monday, June 1 at 8:15 a.m.
4th period final: Tuesday, June 2 at 10:35-12:35
Sunday, May 17, 2015
May 18-22
This week we'll officially finish the Romeo & Juliet unit and
begin a very brief business-letter-writing unit before Memorial Day
Weekend. Please be sure to check Illuminate for any missing work and
turn it in for partial credit before Friday, May 29.
MONDAY: Final presentations, Romeo & Juliet. All components of Part II of the project are due.
TUESDAY: Write reflection about the project on laptops and upload to Turnitin.com, per the instruction sheet. HW: Finish reflections, due Thursday.
WEDNESDAY: Finish presentations. HW: Finish reflections for tomorrow.
THURSDAY: Begin research for short business letter writing unit. Finish worksheet in class. HW: Think about the independent reading book you'll need for this summer.
FRIDAY: Begin drafting cover letters on laptops. HW: Finish draft for Tuesday. Decide what you will read for the summer free choice reading book and be ready to share on Tuesday. (You'll read three books altogether: Slaughterhouse Five, Ready Player One, and a free choice book.)
Enjoy the three-day weekend!
MONDAY: Final presentations, Romeo & Juliet. All components of Part II of the project are due.
TUESDAY: Write reflection about the project on laptops and upload to Turnitin.com, per the instruction sheet. HW: Finish reflections, due Thursday.
WEDNESDAY: Finish presentations. HW: Finish reflections for tomorrow.
THURSDAY: Begin research for short business letter writing unit. Finish worksheet in class. HW: Think about the independent reading book you'll need for this summer.
FRIDAY: Begin drafting cover letters on laptops. HW: Finish draft for Tuesday. Decide what you will read for the summer free choice reading book and be ready to share on Tuesday. (You'll read three books altogether: Slaughterhouse Five, Ready Player One, and a free choice book.)
Enjoy the three-day weekend!
Sunday, May 10, 2015
May 11-15
Welcome! This week, each student will write their own rough draft of a Romeo and Juliet scene in the setting of their choice, then form groups (or work alone, if preferred), and work on producing one of the scripts.
MONDAY: Writing day on laptops. Finish rough draft of Romeo and Juliet scene (your choice of scene from the original play adapted to your choice of setting). I will come around and offer individual help.
HW: Finish writing rough draft of scene. Either print out, upload, or have handwritten copies for Tuesday.
TUESDAY: Get in groups of 5, or work individually. Decide on roles for group, per worksheet. Choose one scene from group members to produce. Start working on individual sections.
WEDNESDAY: Work day for projects. See worksheet for individual roles and responsibilities.
THURSDAY: Work day for projects. See worksheet for individual roles and responsibilities.
FRIDAY: Mogilefsky out. Rehearsal and filming day. Presentations and all components (costume design, set design, final script, sound design, etc.) are due on Monday, May 18. HW: Finish each component of project and film/live acting of scene for Monday presentation. For individuals that decided not to work in a group, a table reading works for the presentation, as described in class.
MONDAY: Writing day on laptops. Finish rough draft of Romeo and Juliet scene (your choice of scene from the original play adapted to your choice of setting). I will come around and offer individual help.
HW: Finish writing rough draft of scene. Either print out, upload, or have handwritten copies for Tuesday.
TUESDAY: Get in groups of 5, or work individually. Decide on roles for group, per worksheet. Choose one scene from group members to produce. Start working on individual sections.
WEDNESDAY: Work day for projects. See worksheet for individual roles and responsibilities.
THURSDAY: Work day for projects. See worksheet for individual roles and responsibilities.
FRIDAY: Mogilefsky out. Rehearsal and filming day. Presentations and all components (costume design, set design, final script, sound design, etc.) are due on Monday, May 18. HW: Finish each component of project and film/live acting of scene for Monday presentation. For individuals that decided not to work in a group, a table reading works for the presentation, as described in class.
Monday, May 4, 2015
May 4-8
Happy May! We've finished reading Romeo and Juliet and will now watch "Shakespeare in Love" and begin work on the final creative project for the play.
MONDAY: Begin "Shakespeare in Love" movie and fill out worksheet.
TUESDAY: Continue "Shakespeare in Love" movie and analyze Sonnet 18 by William Shakespeare.
WEDNESDAY: Discuss Sonnet 18. Watch movie. HW: Finish movie worksheet
THURSDAY: Finish movie. DUE: Movie worksheet.
FRIDAY: Romeo & Juliet final project description and guidelines assigned. Everyone has an individual rough draft of one scene from Romeo and Juliet, re-envisioned in a different setting. HW: Work on your scene.
MONDAY: Begin "Shakespeare in Love" movie and fill out worksheet.
TUESDAY: Continue "Shakespeare in Love" movie and analyze Sonnet 18 by William Shakespeare.
WEDNESDAY: Discuss Sonnet 18. Watch movie. HW: Finish movie worksheet
THURSDAY: Finish movie. DUE: Movie worksheet.
FRIDAY: Romeo & Juliet final project description and guidelines assigned. Everyone has an individual rough draft of one scene from Romeo and Juliet, re-envisioned in a different setting. HW: Work on your scene.
Monday, April 27, 2015
April 27-May 1
Welcome! This is the second and final week of block scheduling. We will finish Romeo and Juliet, and have a discussion about gender roles in the play, as well as transgender legislation that affects schools today.
MONDAY/TUESDAY: Compare outlines for question "Should college athletes be paid?" Review how to write a persuasive outline. Begin writing the essay for Wednesday. Read and discuss summaries and text for Romeo and Juliet Act 5, Scenes 1 and 2. Discuss gender roles in the play. Read about transgender identity and new legislation for schools in California State. HW: Finish essay.
WEDNESDAY: Discussion about gender roles in the play, how gender roles affect behavior today, and how to keep SAMOHI a safe place for students. Begin work on one focused paragraph stating your opinion and two pieces of evidence from worksheet. DUE: Essay. HW: Paragraph from worksheet.
THURSDAY/FRIDAY: "Writer's workshop" -- read and review focused paragraphs from other classes. Work time to finish focused paragraphs in class. Read final scene in Romeo and Juliet, Act 5, Scene 3. Watch the ending of the 1996 version in class. HW: Look through Romeo and Juliet and choose a scene to re-envision.
MONDAY/TUESDAY: Compare outlines for question "Should college athletes be paid?" Review how to write a persuasive outline. Begin writing the essay for Wednesday. Read and discuss summaries and text for Romeo and Juliet Act 5, Scenes 1 and 2. Discuss gender roles in the play. Read about transgender identity and new legislation for schools in California State. HW: Finish essay.
WEDNESDAY: Discussion about gender roles in the play, how gender roles affect behavior today, and how to keep SAMOHI a safe place for students. Begin work on one focused paragraph stating your opinion and two pieces of evidence from worksheet. DUE: Essay. HW: Paragraph from worksheet.
THURSDAY/FRIDAY: "Writer's workshop" -- read and review focused paragraphs from other classes. Work time to finish focused paragraphs in class. Read final scene in Romeo and Juliet, Act 5, Scene 3. Watch the ending of the 1996 version in class. HW: Look through Romeo and Juliet and choose a scene to re-envision.
Thursday, April 23, 2015
Should College Athletes Be Paid?
To complete the outline for Monday, I've pasted the Crossfire links discussing the issue below:
We watched this one in class:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a8Q-L5yr0Lw
Here are some additional arguments:
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