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: Monday, April 20, 2015
April 20-24
This is the first of two weeks of block scheduling for 10th and 11th grade standardized testing; Odd classes meet Monday, Wednesday and Thursday, and even
classes meet Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday. The other important thing
to remember about the week is that the grading period ends on Friday,
April 24th. I do accept late work for partial credit, so please get
everything in by Friday.
MONDAY/TUESDAY: Read and discuss Romeo and Juliet, Act 3, Scene 5, and Act 4, Scenes 1-2. Watch the 1996 version of these scenes. Vocabulary activity. HW: Finish reading the scenes for the day for Wednesday.
WEDNESDAY: Read and discuss Romeo and Juliet, Act 4, Scenes 3-4. HW: Finish reading scenes for Monday/Tuesday of next week.
THURSDAY/FRIDAY: Current event day. Read and annotate articles, discuss/debate, and write short persuasive essay for your position. HW: Finish the outline, if it wasn't finished in class, for Monday/Tuesday. Discussion sheet is also due. Finish reading Romeo and Juliet through the end of Act 4.
MONDAY/TUESDAY: Read and discuss Romeo and Juliet, Act 3, Scene 5, and Act 4, Scenes 1-2. Watch the 1996 version of these scenes. Vocabulary activity. HW: Finish reading the scenes for the day for Wednesday.
WEDNESDAY: Read and discuss Romeo and Juliet, Act 4, Scenes 3-4. HW: Finish reading scenes for Monday/Tuesday of next week.
THURSDAY/FRIDAY: Current event day. Read and annotate articles, discuss/debate, and write short persuasive essay for your position. HW: Finish the outline, if it wasn't finished in class, for Monday/Tuesday. Discussion sheet is also due. Finish reading Romeo and Juliet through the end of Act 4.
Sunday, April 12, 2015
April 13-17
Welcome back! I hope you enjoyed the break. I'm excited to see
everyone and looking forward to our time in class together. This week,
we'll get reacquainted with Romeo and Juliet, and note the big shift in
the play beginning in Act III.
MONDAY: Go over the schedule for the last weeks of class. Pass back essays, go over results. T-Chart exercise/discussion "What is a Man?" to explore what being a man means to you and in our culture. Begin reading and acting out Act III, Scene I, work on Violence and Masculinity worksheet as we read. DUE: T-Chart "What is a Man" as an exit slip
TUESDAY: Continue reading and acting out Act III, Scene I in class. Work on Violence and Masculinity worksheet as we read, gathering quotes for Mercutio, Romeo and Tybalt. Discuss the forces that motivate each character.
WEDNESDAY: Read Act III, Scene II and Scene III. DUE: Violence and Masculinity worksheet.
THURSDAY: (Mogilefsky out for AP teacher scoring day.) Vocabulary worksheet/read scene IV. HW: Finish Vocabulary worksheet for Friday.
FRIDAY:Discuss Act III, Scenes 2-4. Watch 1996 version of these scenes and talk about how they were interpreted. DUE: Vocabulary sheet.
MONDAY: Go over the schedule for the last weeks of class. Pass back essays, go over results. T-Chart exercise/discussion "What is a Man?" to explore what being a man means to you and in our culture. Begin reading and acting out Act III, Scene I, work on Violence and Masculinity worksheet as we read. DUE: T-Chart "What is a Man" as an exit slip
TUESDAY: Continue reading and acting out Act III, Scene I in class. Work on Violence and Masculinity worksheet as we read, gathering quotes for Mercutio, Romeo and Tybalt. Discuss the forces that motivate each character.
WEDNESDAY: Read Act III, Scene II and Scene III. DUE: Violence and Masculinity worksheet.
THURSDAY: (Mogilefsky out for AP teacher scoring day.) Vocabulary worksheet/read scene IV. HW: Finish Vocabulary worksheet for Friday.
FRIDAY:Discuss Act III, Scenes 2-4. Watch 1996 version of these scenes and talk about how they were interpreted. DUE: Vocabulary sheet.
Monday, March 23, 2015
March 23-27
It's the last week before Spring Break! Everyone is looking a bit weary
these days; hang in there and you'll soon be enjoying the (rare) Santa
Monica two-week break. This week, we'll enjoy one of the most famous scenes in Western Literature: the balcony scene of Romeo and Juliet.
MONDAY: Reading quiz, Act I of Romeo and Juliet. Read and discuss prologue to Act II and Act II, Scene I. DUE: Act I study guide worksheet. HW: Finish reading Act II, Scene I.
TUESDAY: Read the famous balcony scene in Act II, Scene II and a close reading on two of the most famous passages. Map out how you would set the scene on a piece of paper. HW: Finish set drawing for scene.
WEDNESDAY: View various interpretations of the balcony scene and discuss. DUE: Set drawing for balcony scene.
THURSDAY:Read Act II, Scene III and IV and discuss.
FRIDAY: Read V and VI. View up to the end of Act II, 1996 version. HW: Preview Act III of Romeo and Juliet.
Enjoy the break and get plenty of rest! I look forward to seeing you in April.
MONDAY: Reading quiz, Act I of Romeo and Juliet. Read and discuss prologue to Act II and Act II, Scene I. DUE: Act I study guide worksheet. HW: Finish reading Act II, Scene I.
TUESDAY: Read the famous balcony scene in Act II, Scene II and a close reading on two of the most famous passages. Map out how you would set the scene on a piece of paper. HW: Finish set drawing for scene.
WEDNESDAY: View various interpretations of the balcony scene and discuss. DUE: Set drawing for balcony scene.
THURSDAY:Read Act II, Scene III and IV and discuss.
FRIDAY: Read V and VI. View up to the end of Act II, 1996 version. HW: Preview Act III of Romeo and Juliet.
Enjoy the break and get plenty of rest! I look forward to seeing you in April.
Saturday, March 14, 2015
March 16-20
We've begun "Romeo and Juliet" and have already had a chance to break
out the (toy) swords. This week, we'll finish Act I and work on the current events
independent reading that will go along with the unit.
MONDAY: Discuss Act I Scene II and song choices. Read Act I Scene III. HW: Finish reading Act I Scene III.
TUESDAY: Read Act I Scene IV. Mask activity. HW: Finish reading Act I Scene IV.
WEDNESDAY: Act I, Scene V: Romeo and Juliet meet. Continue mask activity. HW: Work on questions, independent reading.
THURSDAY: Finish Act I, Scene V. Discussion questions for Friday reading quiz. DUE: Masks. HW: Study for quiz.
FRIDAY: Romeo and Juliet Act I quiz. Current events day -- research on laptops, discuss in pairs, then with the whole group. HW: Read the prologue to Act II. Continue with independent reading.
MONDAY: Discuss Act I Scene II and song choices. Read Act I Scene III. HW: Finish reading Act I Scene III.
TUESDAY: Read Act I Scene IV. Mask activity. HW: Finish reading Act I Scene IV.
WEDNESDAY: Act I, Scene V: Romeo and Juliet meet. Continue mask activity. HW: Work on questions, independent reading.
THURSDAY: Finish Act I, Scene V. Discussion questions for Friday reading quiz. DUE: Masks. HW: Study for quiz.
FRIDAY: Romeo and Juliet Act I quiz. Current events day -- research on laptops, discuss in pairs, then with the whole group. HW: Read the prologue to Act II. Continue with independent reading.
Sunday, March 8, 2015
March 9-13
After two months in the dark, dystopian world of 1984 and
other works, we will kick off spring with a "Romeo and Juliet" unit.
This week, we'll learn about Shakespeare in general and read the
prologue, and Act I, scenes 1-2.
MONDAY: Intro to Shakespeare: the Globe Theater, timeline, language. Pick up textbook from textbook room. HW: Finish reading about the Globe Theater.
TUESDAY: (Minimum day and shortened period due to Open House Night.) Discuss Globe Theater. Read prologue and discuss. Activity: Shakespearean insults.
WEDNESDAY: Begin I, Scene I. Discuss. HW: Go over any portions you may have missed.
THURSDAY: Finish reading Act I, Scene I. Finish study questions. HW: Finish Act I Scene I.
FRIDAY: Read Act I, Scene II. Discuss characters, how each is shown to view love and romance. HW: Finish reading Act I Scene II, bring 3 song titles on Monday that reflects how each of the following characters views love/romance: 1. Romeo, 2. Benvolio, 3. Paris (1 title for each character listed).
MONDAY: Intro to Shakespeare: the Globe Theater, timeline, language. Pick up textbook from textbook room. HW: Finish reading about the Globe Theater.
TUESDAY: (Minimum day and shortened period due to Open House Night.) Discuss Globe Theater. Read prologue and discuss. Activity: Shakespearean insults.
WEDNESDAY: Begin I, Scene I. Discuss. HW: Go over any portions you may have missed.
THURSDAY: Finish reading Act I, Scene I. Finish study questions. HW: Finish Act I Scene I.
FRIDAY: Read Act I, Scene II. Discuss characters, how each is shown to view love and romance. HW: Finish reading Act I Scene II, bring 3 song titles on Monday that reflects how each of the following characters views love/romance: 1. Romeo, 2. Benvolio, 3. Paris (1 title for each character listed).
Monday, March 2, 2015
March 2-6
Welcome! This week we will work on the final drafts of our 1984 unit
essays, including a style review, peer reviews, and MLA formatting and
citations.
MONDAY: Finish watching Minority Report. Fill out Minority Report/1984 worksheet. Class discussion.
TUESDAY: Receive feedback from rough drafts. Discuss common errors and how to improve drafts. Begin rewrite based on notes.
WEDNESDAY: (Mogilefsky out at mandatory teacher meeting.) Class revisions for selected papers -- checklist.
THURSDAY: Type final draft on laptops. MLA formatting and citation information.
FRIDAY: Final day to work on essays in class. HW: Make revisions and submit final essay or turn it in on Monday, March 9. HW: Work on the final draft, due Monday.
Here is the citation for 1984:
Orwell, George. 1984. New York, New York: Penguin Books, 1949.
MONDAY: Finish watching Minority Report. Fill out Minority Report/1984 worksheet. Class discussion.
TUESDAY: Receive feedback from rough drafts. Discuss common errors and how to improve drafts. Begin rewrite based on notes.
WEDNESDAY: (Mogilefsky out at mandatory teacher meeting.) Class revisions for selected papers -- checklist.
THURSDAY: Type final draft on laptops. MLA formatting and citation information.
FRIDAY: Final day to work on essays in class. HW: Make revisions and submit final essay or turn it in on Monday, March 9. HW: Work on the final draft, due Monday.
Here is the citation for 1984:
Orwell, George. 1984. New York, New York: Penguin Books, 1949.
Sunday, February 22, 2015
February 23-27
Welcome to the last week of February (already)! This week, I'll finish checking outlines for the final essay of the 1984 unit, and we'll write out rough drafts. Drafts can be turned in on paper or typed.
MONDAY: Discuss the ending of 1984, begin writing out rough draft of essay from the outline. DUE: 1984, Book Three, Chapter Six (last chapter in the book). BRING THE BOOK WITH YOU TO CLASS, PLEASE! HW: Work on your rough draft.
TUESDAY: Thirty minutes of work time on the rough draft. Check drafts against rubric and go through it in detail. If time, Edward Snowden discussion: traitor or hero? HW: Finish writing out rough draft, due Wednesday for teacher comments.
WEDNESDAY: Begin "Minority Report" movie and fill out Minority Report Worksheet.
THURSDAY: Continue "Minority Report" movie and fill out Minority Report Worksheet.
FRIDAY: Finish movie, followed by discussion questions, compare/contrast to 1984, Black Mirror 15 Million Merits. DUE: Minority Report Worksheet.
Next week, you'll receive feedback on your drafts, and we'll write the final versions, including editing and MLA formatting.
MONDAY: Discuss the ending of 1984, begin writing out rough draft of essay from the outline. DUE: 1984, Book Three, Chapter Six (last chapter in the book). BRING THE BOOK WITH YOU TO CLASS, PLEASE! HW: Work on your rough draft.
TUESDAY: Thirty minutes of work time on the rough draft. Check drafts against rubric and go through it in detail. If time, Edward Snowden discussion: traitor or hero? HW: Finish writing out rough draft, due Wednesday for teacher comments.
WEDNESDAY: Begin "Minority Report" movie and fill out Minority Report Worksheet.
THURSDAY: Continue "Minority Report" movie and fill out Minority Report Worksheet.
FRIDAY: Finish movie, followed by discussion questions, compare/contrast to 1984, Black Mirror 15 Million Merits. DUE: Minority Report Worksheet.
Next week, you'll receive feedback on your drafts, and we'll write the final versions, including editing and MLA formatting.
Tuesday, February 17, 2015
1984 Unit Source List
VICE North Korea documentary
Edward Snowden and Wikileaks
Debate on Hardball - Hero or Traitor?
Barbara Lee's speech re: granting presidential powers/NSA surveillance
J. Edgar Hoover's FBI in the 20th Century
http://www.biography.com/people/j-edgar-hoover-9343398#controversial-tactics
http://www.npr.org/2014/01/07/260302289/the-secret-burglary-that-exposed-j-edgar-hoovers-fbi
http://www.npr.org/2012/02/14/146862081/the-history-of-the-fbis-secret-enemies-list
Gaddafi's Neverland
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2029816/Gaddafis-Neverland-Fairground-rides-zoo-shrine-dead-daughter-Inside-tyrants-bizarre-lair.html
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2029816/Gaddafis-Neverland-Fairground-rides-zoo-shrine-dead-daughter-Inside-tyrants-bizarre-lair.html
Five Things You Should Know about the FBI's Massive New Biometric Database
Smart TVs
http://theweek.com/speedreads/538379/samsung-warns-customers-discuss-personal-information-front-smart-tvs
http://www.bbc.com/news/technology-31296188
Black Mirror Television Series: 15 Million Merits episode
Available on Netflix
http://www.vice.com/video/vice-guide-to-north-korea-1-of-3
Also check YouTube.com
Chris Cornell, U.S. Citizen arrested by FBI for threatening/planning terrorist attack
check your Turnitin.com entriesChris Cornell, U.S. Citizen arrested by FBI for threatening/planning terrorist attack
Edward Snowden and Wikileaks
Debate on Hardball - Hero or Traitor?
Documentary
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/united-states-of-secrets/#united-states-of-secrets-%28part-two%29
Barbara Lee's speech re: granting presidential powers/NSA surveillance
Against AUMF
http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/PLAW-107publ40/pdf/PLAW-107publ40.pdf
http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/PLAW-107publ40/pdf/PLAW-107publ40.pdf
Anti-NSA spying program
J. Edgar Hoover's FBI in the 20th Century
http://www.biography.com/people/j-edgar-hoover-9343398#controversial-tactics
http://www.npr.org/2014/01/07/260302289/the-secret-burglary-that-exposed-j-edgar-hoovers-fbi
http://www.npr.org/2012/02/14/146862081/the-history-of-the-fbis-secret-enemies-list
Gaddafi's Neverland
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2029816/Gaddafis-Neverland-Fairground-rides-zoo-shrine-dead-daughter-Inside-tyrants-bizarre-lair.html
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2029816/Gaddafis-Neverland-Fairground-rides-zoo-shrine-dead-daughter-Inside-tyrants-bizarre-lair.html
Five Things You Should Know about the FBI's Massive New Biometric Database
http://www.alternet.org/story/153664/5_things_you_should_know_about_the_fbi%27s_massive_new_biometric_database
Smart TVs
http://theweek.com/speedreads/538379/samsung-warns-customers-discuss-personal-information-front-smart-tvs
http://www.bbc.com/news/technology-31296188
Black Mirror Television Series: 15 Million Merits episode
Available on Netflix
http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xyllhh_black-mirror-15-million-merits_shortfilms
Monday, February 16, 2015
February 17-20
Welcome! I hope everyone enjoyed the three-day weekend. This week, we'll finish 1984 and begin drafting our final essays for the unit.
TUESDAY: Finish watching "Black Mirror: 15 Million Merits" and discuss. What are some similarities with the world in the episode and 1984? What are some similarities between the world in the episode and our current society? What might the writers have been showing us about the effects of technology in our lives? Discuss Book 3: Chapter 1 in class. DUE: Book 3, chapter 1 read for today. HW: Begin brainstorming and outlining ideas for final unit essay, bring to class on Wednesday. Read Book 3: Chapter 2 for Wednesday.
WEDNESDAY: Introduction to rubric for essay, lesson about developing a thesis statement (claim). Begin outlining process for essay draft. Discuss chapter 2 and parts of chapter 3 of Book 3 in 1984. HW: Work on outline for essay, including evidence from fiction and nonfiction sources. Read chapter 4 (6 pages) for Thursday.
THURSDAY: Discuss chapters 4 and 5 of 1984: Book 3 in class. Work time on laptops to complete outline for final essay, focusing on finding evidence to support claim statements. All of the evidence we have examined in class is posted on the website: please feel free to use quotes from any of those passages/episodes to support your argument. HW: Finish 1984, (chapter 6) for Friday, (9 pages). Finish draft of outline.
FRIDAY: Whiparound: thesis statements. Discuss the end of 1984. Bring 1984 book to class to turn back in. Have outline ready for check-off. Work in pairs to peer review each others' outlines. HW: Using peer revision notes, begin draft of essay for next Tuesday.
TUESDAY: Finish watching "Black Mirror: 15 Million Merits" and discuss. What are some similarities with the world in the episode and 1984? What are some similarities between the world in the episode and our current society? What might the writers have been showing us about the effects of technology in our lives? Discuss Book 3: Chapter 1 in class. DUE: Book 3, chapter 1 read for today. HW: Begin brainstorming and outlining ideas for final unit essay, bring to class on Wednesday. Read Book 3: Chapter 2 for Wednesday.
WEDNESDAY: Introduction to rubric for essay, lesson about developing a thesis statement (claim). Begin outlining process for essay draft. Discuss chapter 2 and parts of chapter 3 of Book 3 in 1984. HW: Work on outline for essay, including evidence from fiction and nonfiction sources. Read chapter 4 (6 pages) for Thursday.
THURSDAY: Discuss chapters 4 and 5 of 1984: Book 3 in class. Work time on laptops to complete outline for final essay, focusing on finding evidence to support claim statements. All of the evidence we have examined in class is posted on the website: please feel free to use quotes from any of those passages/episodes to support your argument. HW: Finish 1984, (chapter 6) for Friday, (9 pages). Finish draft of outline.
FRIDAY: Whiparound: thesis statements. Discuss the end of 1984. Bring 1984 book to class to turn back in. Have outline ready for check-off. Work in pairs to peer review each others' outlines. HW: Using peer revision notes, begin draft of essay for next Tuesday.
Sunday, February 8, 2015
February 9-13
We've almost finished with Book Two of 1984, and this week we'll be moving to the final section. Winston and Julia have fully committed to rebelling against the regime. As part of our accompanying non-fiction work, we'll look at Edward Snowden's actions/revelations and discuss whether or not he is a hero, a traitor, or both.
MONDAY: Continue reading and discussing Chapter 9 of Book Two, 1984. Vocabulary activity. Intro to Wikileaks case.
TUESDAY: Watch documentary and debate about the Snowden/Wikileaks current issue. Edward Snowden/Wikileaks discussion/notes. As a class, write persuasive essay outline. HW: Vocabulary due on Thursday, quiz on Thursday.
WEDNESDAY: Read Chapter 10, last chapter of Book Two, 1984. Review Book Two in class. HW: Study for quiz on Thursday, finish vocabulary #2 worksheet for Thursday.
THURSDAY: (Mogilefsky out for all-day AP teacher scoring meeting.) Vocabulary/Book Two quiz. Begin reading Chapter 1, Book Three, 1984, individually. Begin watching Black Mirror, 15 Million Merits.
FRIDAY: Finish watching Black Mirror, 15 Million Merits, and discuss. HW: Finish reading chapter 1, book three, 1984.
Have a wonderful three-day weekend! See you on Tuesday, after the President's Day holiday.
MONDAY: Continue reading and discussing Chapter 9 of Book Two, 1984. Vocabulary activity. Intro to Wikileaks case.
TUESDAY: Watch documentary and debate about the Snowden/Wikileaks current issue. Edward Snowden/Wikileaks discussion/notes. As a class, write persuasive essay outline. HW: Vocabulary due on Thursday, quiz on Thursday.
WEDNESDAY: Read Chapter 10, last chapter of Book Two, 1984. Review Book Two in class. HW: Study for quiz on Thursday, finish vocabulary #2 worksheet for Thursday.
THURSDAY: (Mogilefsky out for all-day AP teacher scoring meeting.) Vocabulary/Book Two quiz. Begin reading Chapter 1, Book Three, 1984, individually. Begin watching Black Mirror, 15 Million Merits.
FRIDAY: Finish watching Black Mirror, 15 Million Merits, and discuss. HW: Finish reading chapter 1, book three, 1984.
Have a wonderful three-day weekend! See you on Tuesday, after the President's Day holiday.
Wednesday, February 4, 2015
February 2-6
This week, we'll continue with Book Two of 1984. We will meet four times this week, due to the sophomore standardized testing on Tuesday and Wednesday morning (the CAHSEE). Please see the SAMOHI website for scheduling on those days.
MONDAY: 1984 book two overview/read parts of chapter three. Work time on laptops to finish posting link and first two paragraphs in response to the article you found about Chris Cornell, as well as the outline/rough draft of the essay in response to the FBI tech article received on Friday.
THURSDAY: Read parts of Chapter Eight out loud in class and accompanying article about Gaddafi's riches. Creative writing exercise using Book Two vocabulary sheet. HW: Finish creative writing for Friday.
FRIDAY: Close reading of selections from Chapter Nine. Discussion. Time to work on Vocabulary Worksheet. DUE: Draft of FBI tech essay. HW: Vocabulary sheet due Tuesday, February 10.
MONDAY: 1984 book two overview/read parts of chapter three. Work time on laptops to finish posting link and first two paragraphs in response to the article you found about Chris Cornell, as well as the outline/rough draft of the essay in response to the FBI tech article received on Friday.
TUESDAY/WEDNESDAY: Read 1984, including chapter six out loud in class and discuss. Mini-lesson about persuasive essays. HW: Turn in outline and essay written into sentences per the directions at the end of the FBI article by Friday at the latest. The essay is a short, 4-paragraph argument claiming either: 1. The
FBI should use all available technology to prevent crimes and terrorism. OR 2. The
FBI should have more limits on the technology it uses to track citizens for law
enforcement.
THURSDAY: Read parts of Chapter Eight out loud in class and accompanying article about Gaddafi's riches. Creative writing exercise using Book Two vocabulary sheet. HW: Finish creative writing for Friday.
FRIDAY: Close reading of selections from Chapter Nine. Discussion. Time to work on Vocabulary Worksheet. DUE: Draft of FBI tech essay. HW: Vocabulary sheet due Tuesday, February 10.
Saturday, January 24, 2015
January 26-30
Welcome! We've finished exploring Orwell's detailed description of the dystopia headed by Big Brother in Book One of 1984. This week, we'll venture into Book Two and find out how Winston rebels, as well as researching how the United States is currently identifying and prosecuting potential terrorist activities in the present day.
MONDAY: Vocab/reading quiz for 1984, book one. Read and annotate two articles about J.Edgar Hoover's FBI in the United States highlighting what is acceptable and not acceptable in your opinion.
TUESDAY: Discuss FBI articles. Read selections from 1984 Book Two, chapter one and act out two scenes in front of the class.
WEDNESDAY: Discuss 1984 Book Two, read selections from chapter 2.
THURSDAY: Current events day. Read and annotate article about the recent arrest of Chris Cornell for plotting a terrorist action within the United States. Use laptops to research case in greater detail. Post link to articles and the first 2 written out paragraphs of an argument essay about the case to Turnitin.com for Tuesday. HW: Finish post on Turnitin.com for Tuesday.
FRIDAY: Read and annotate FBI technology article, write outline response and argument essay defending one of 2 claims: The FBI should use all available technology to prevent crimes and terrorism, OR The FBI should have more limits on the technology it uses to prevent crimes and terrorism (see article for more details). HW: .If you didn't complete it in class, post link and first two paragraphs describing your opinion about the government's role in the Chris Cornell arrest in Turnitin.com for Tuesday. Also, finish writing out FBI tech article essay response for Monday.
MONDAY: Vocab/reading quiz for 1984, book one. Read and annotate two articles about J.Edgar Hoover's FBI in the United States highlighting what is acceptable and not acceptable in your opinion.
TUESDAY: Discuss FBI articles. Read selections from 1984 Book Two, chapter one and act out two scenes in front of the class.
WEDNESDAY: Discuss 1984 Book Two, read selections from chapter 2.
THURSDAY: Current events day. Read and annotate article about the recent arrest of Chris Cornell for plotting a terrorist action within the United States. Use laptops to research case in greater detail. Post link to articles and the first 2 written out paragraphs of an argument essay about the case to Turnitin.com for Tuesday. HW: Finish post on Turnitin.com for Tuesday.
FRIDAY: Read and annotate FBI technology article, write outline response and argument essay defending one of 2 claims: The FBI should use all available technology to prevent crimes and terrorism, OR The FBI should have more limits on the technology it uses to prevent crimes and terrorism (see article for more details). HW: .If you didn't complete it in class, post link and first two paragraphs describing your opinion about the government's role in the Chris Cornell arrest in Turnitin.com for Tuesday. Also, finish writing out FBI tech article essay response for Monday.
Monday, January 19, 2015
January 20-23
Our unit about 1984 and all of its real-world applications is well
under way. Last week we continued with Book 1, and watched a
documentary about conditions in North Korea. I've received many
wonderful "World of 1984" projects including Police Patrol helicopters
with tiny cameras, drawings of the fashions of the various political
groups, compare/contrast descriptions, and many ominous pictures of Big
Brother's face glaring out of posters ("Big Brother is Watching You!")
We will continue our exploration of the novel this week, finishing Book 1 (out of 3 in 1984) and looking at our own FBI surveillance during the 20th Century.
TUESDAY: Work on laptops -- finish posting link to credible North Korea source on Turnitin.com. Add paragraph summary including author's main point. Receive vocabulary/reading overview of Book 1 in advance of a quiz this Friday. HW: Finish posting on Turnitin.com.
WEDNESDAY: Read aloud from 1984, work on vocabulary sheet. HW: Study for quiz on Friday.
THURSDAY: Read selections from the rest of Book 1 of 1984, work on vocabulary sheet. HW: Study for vocab/reading quiz.
FRIDAY: Reading/vocabulary quiz. Read articles about FBI surveillance, discussion. HW: Find one credible article about the recent case of the action taken against Chris Cornell, accused of planning a terrorist plot in the United States last week. Either print it out, or bring the internet address of the article to class for Monday.
We will continue our exploration of the novel this week, finishing Book 1 (out of 3 in 1984) and looking at our own FBI surveillance during the 20th Century.
TUESDAY: Work on laptops -- finish posting link to credible North Korea source on Turnitin.com. Add paragraph summary including author's main point. Receive vocabulary/reading overview of Book 1 in advance of a quiz this Friday. HW: Finish posting on Turnitin.com.
WEDNESDAY: Read aloud from 1984, work on vocabulary sheet. HW: Study for quiz on Friday.
THURSDAY: Read selections from the rest of Book 1 of 1984, work on vocabulary sheet. HW: Study for vocab/reading quiz.
FRIDAY: Reading/vocabulary quiz. Read articles about FBI surveillance, discussion. HW: Find one credible article about the recent case of the action taken against Chris Cornell, accused of planning a terrorist plot in the United States last week. Either print it out, or bring the internet address of the article to class for Monday.
Saturday, January 10, 2015
January 12-16
We'll continue into the world of 1984 this week and research conditions and news about North Korea -- sharpening research skills such as finding credible sources and using MLA citations along the way. We'll end the week by watching a VICE documentary about North Korea, taking notes and gathering evidence for the final essay the class will work on in early February.
MONDAY: Credible sources instruction. Research different aspects about conditions in North Korea and current news stories on laptops in classroom, then post findings and on discussion board in Turnitin.com. Share findings in small groups and with the whole class. HW: post one link about your subtopic for North Korea in Turnitin.com.
TUESDAY: Read 1984 in class and work on "World of 1984" activity. HW: finish posting one North Korean source on Turnitin.com, work on "World of 1984" activity, due Friday.
WEDNESDAY: Read 1984 in class and work on "World of 1984" activity. DUE: One North Korean source on Turnitin.com, work on "World of 1984" activity, due Friday.
THURSDAY: Begin VICE documentary about North Korea and "VICE Worksheet." HW: Finish "World of 1984" activity for Friday. VICE worksheet is due Friday by the end of class.
FRIDAY: Finish VICE North Korea documentaries and work on "VICE Worksheet." Class discussion. DUE: "World of 1984" activity/project. VICE Worksheet due at the end of the period.
NOTE: There will be some additional laptop time on Tuesday to ensure everyone is signed up in Turnitin.com and able to upload links to articles for our independent reading for this unit. If you have time and access to a computer, please sign in to Turnitin.com and upload a link to a credible article source for North Korea and summarize the main points in 3 - 5 sentences.
Enjoy the three-day weekend! See you Tuesday.
MONDAY: Credible sources instruction. Research different aspects about conditions in North Korea and current news stories on laptops in classroom, then post findings and on discussion board in Turnitin.com. Share findings in small groups and with the whole class. HW: post one link about your subtopic for North Korea in Turnitin.com.
TUESDAY: Read 1984 in class and work on "World of 1984" activity. HW: finish posting one North Korean source on Turnitin.com, work on "World of 1984" activity, due Friday.
WEDNESDAY: Read 1984 in class and work on "World of 1984" activity. DUE: One North Korean source on Turnitin.com, work on "World of 1984" activity, due Friday.
THURSDAY: Begin VICE documentary about North Korea and "VICE Worksheet." HW: Finish "World of 1984" activity for Friday. VICE worksheet is due Friday by the end of class.
FRIDAY: Finish VICE North Korea documentaries and work on "VICE Worksheet." Class discussion. DUE: "World of 1984" activity/project. VICE Worksheet due at the end of the period.
NOTE: There will be some additional laptop time on Tuesday to ensure everyone is signed up in Turnitin.com and able to upload links to articles for our independent reading for this unit. If you have time and access to a computer, please sign in to Turnitin.com and upload a link to a credible article source for North Korea and summarize the main points in 3 - 5 sentences.
Enjoy the three-day weekend! See you Tuesday.
Sunday, January 4, 2015
January 6-9
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
I'm very excited to begin 2015 with our next text, 1984. George Orwell's most famous book is as relevant and interesting now as it was back in 1949. It's not a "light" or "fluffy" read I admit, but it is the first real dystopian novel and some of its content is important enough to have been adopted into the English language ("Orwellian," "Big Brother.") In this unit, students will gather evidence from fictional works (1984, the modern film "Minority Report," and more,) as well as nonfiction (a documentary describing the conditions inside North Korea, news articles and opinion pieces about Edward Snowden and Wikileaks/NSA surveillance, the existence of COINTELPRO, the information retained about consumers by corporations such as Google and Facebook, emerging laws governing internet use and technology, genetic biometrics, and examples of historical government surveillance such as a case study about wiretapping in East Germany. All of these sources, as well as student-selected sources, will help inform a final essay supporting the student's view about how much freedom should be enjoyed by Americans while satisfying the need for security.
Learning objectives for this unit include:
MONDAY: Enjoy the last day of Winter Break!
TUESDAY: Intro to unit. Discuss vocabulary words specific to 1984, George Orwell, the main characters. Pick up 1984 from the textbook room. HW: Fill out "Guide to 1984" worksheet. Bring 1984 to class everyday!
WEDNESDAY: Begin reading 1984 aloud in class. Students will take notes and work on "The World of 1984" assignment where they will choose a visual activity to complete for chapters 1-3. DUE: Guide to 1984 worksheet check-off for completion. HW: Continue work on visual assignment.
THURSDAY: Share visual work in progress, discuss 1984 vocab. Continue reading aloud in class. HW: Continue work on visual assignment.
FRIDAY: Current events/issues day. Article about recent conflict between the U.S. and North Korea over the release of "The Interview" movie. Research general information about North Korea and compare/contrast with the world of 1984 so far. HW: Research one fact/article about North Korea for Monday.
I'm very excited to begin 2015 with our next text, 1984. George Orwell's most famous book is as relevant and interesting now as it was back in 1949. It's not a "light" or "fluffy" read I admit, but it is the first real dystopian novel and some of its content is important enough to have been adopted into the English language ("Orwellian," "Big Brother.") In this unit, students will gather evidence from fictional works (1984, the modern film "Minority Report," and more,) as well as nonfiction (a documentary describing the conditions inside North Korea, news articles and opinion pieces about Edward Snowden and Wikileaks/NSA surveillance, the existence of COINTELPRO, the information retained about consumers by corporations such as Google and Facebook, emerging laws governing internet use and technology, genetic biometrics, and examples of historical government surveillance such as a case study about wiretapping in East Germany. All of these sources, as well as student-selected sources, will help inform a final essay supporting the student's view about how much freedom should be enjoyed by Americans while satisfying the need for security.
Learning objectives for this unit include:
- reading and annotating a variety of texts short and long, fiction and nonfiction, for understanding and evaluation
- gathering online and offline research from credible sources including the school database and citing them properly in MLA format
- speaking in small groups, whole class discussions, and a debate
- writing shorter compare/contrast pieces
- writing and revising a final essay
MONDAY: Enjoy the last day of Winter Break!
TUESDAY: Intro to unit. Discuss vocabulary words specific to 1984, George Orwell, the main characters. Pick up 1984 from the textbook room. HW: Fill out "Guide to 1984" worksheet. Bring 1984 to class everyday!
WEDNESDAY: Begin reading 1984 aloud in class. Students will take notes and work on "The World of 1984" assignment where they will choose a visual activity to complete for chapters 1-3. DUE: Guide to 1984 worksheet check-off for completion. HW: Continue work on visual assignment.
THURSDAY: Share visual work in progress, discuss 1984 vocab. Continue reading aloud in class. HW: Continue work on visual assignment.
FRIDAY: Current events/issues day. Article about recent conflict between the U.S. and North Korea over the release of "The Interview" movie. Research general information about North Korea and compare/contrast with the world of 1984 so far. HW: Research one fact/article about North Korea for Monday.
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