Critics discuss The Catcher in the Rye.
Listen for pleasure-we will discuss and/or react to their comments.
Thursday, December 31, 2009
Wednesday, December 30, 2009
Structuring Arguments Lecture Videos
Take notes on the videos posted below. I may ask to see your notes during the week of 4 January.
This will prepare you for our upcoming lesson on supporting, challenging, and/or qualifying a claim.
This will prepare you for our upcoming lesson on supporting, challenging, and/or qualifying a claim.
Saturday, December 26, 2009
English Language Arts Regents Examinations
Prepare for the upcoming examination. Examine the student essays in the "Scoring Key and Rating Guide." Pay particular attention to the Session 2 questions and student essays.
Documentating Sources: Model Essays
http://www.dianahacker.com/pdfs/hacker-Daly-MLA.pdf
A Call to Action (MLA)
http://www.dianahacker.com/pdfs/Hacker-Shaw-APA.pdf
Apes and Language: A Review of the Literature (APA)
A Call to Action (MLA)
http://www.dianahacker.com/pdfs/Hacker-Shaw-APA.pdf
Apes and Language: A Review of the Literature (APA)
The Catcher in the Rye Test Results
If you missed the test on Chapters 9-14 given on Wednesday, 23 December because you were absent-you MUST make it up by the end of the day on Tuesday, 5 January. I plan on reviewing this test on Wednesday, 6 January.
I am disappointed that only three students made arrangements to take this test on Tuesday, 22 December because they knew that they would be absent on Wednesday. Surely, those absent could have done the same.
Test Results: Average grade "D." I will add ten additional points to your grade. However, for many, this will not make too much of a difference.
I am disappointed that only three students made arrangements to take this test on Tuesday, 22 December because they knew that they would be absent on Wednesday. Surely, those absent could have done the same.
Test Results: Average grade "D." I will add ten additional points to your grade. However, for many, this will not make too much of a difference.
The Catcher in the Rye
Read pages 105-174 (Chapters 15-22). You will be tested upon your return on Monday, 4 January (D-Band) and on Tuesday, 5 January (A and B Bands)
Walden Quote Assignment also due when you return. I will not accept it late.
Walden Quote Assignment also due when you return. I will not accept it late.
Saturday, December 19, 2009
Trope and Scheme Project
Since I do not want to make your life miserable, I have decided to change the project due date.
You will now have until Wednesday, 3 February to complete the project.
WARNING: If you do not cite your sources OR if you cite your sources incorrectly, you will receive a failing grade. I have provided a link on this blog to assist you -see "Citation Machine" below.
You will now have until Wednesday, 3 February to complete the project.
WARNING: If you do not cite your sources OR if you cite your sources incorrectly, you will receive a failing grade. I have provided a link on this blog to assist you -see "Citation Machine" below.
Friday, December 18, 2009
Homework Policy
EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY!
I give you ample time to complete an assignment. Yet, too many students enter the classroom with excuses.
You are expected to turn in the assignment immediately upon entering the classroom. Do not ask me if you can email me the assignment or use a school printer. Recall that you are expected to email me the assignment if absent on the day the assignment is due.
Re-read the class contract-I will NOT accept your assignment late! (This means you must have it in your hand when the assignment is due as you enter the classroom.)
I give you ample time to complete an assignment. Yet, too many students enter the classroom with excuses.
You are expected to turn in the assignment immediately upon entering the classroom. Do not ask me if you can email me the assignment or use a school printer. Recall that you are expected to email me the assignment if absent on the day the assignment is due.
Re-read the class contract-I will NOT accept your assignment late! (This means you must have it in your hand when the assignment is due as you enter the classroom.)
Wednesday, December 16, 2009
Sunday, December 13, 2009
BE ADVISED...
You will be given TEN MINUTES only for the quiz on Chapters 1-7.
Ten Questions=One Minute per Question. If you read it, you will be done in less than FIVE MINUTES.
Ten Questions=One Minute per Question. If you read it, you will be done in less than FIVE MINUTES.
The Catcher in the Rye
Read Chapters 8-14 (pages 53-104) for Wednesday, 23 December.
Yes, you will be given a quiz (short answer OR perhaps, another "type" of assessment).
No, I will NOT give you a "break" just because it is the holiday season.
Homework for these chapters will be posted soon.
Yes, you will be given a quiz (short answer OR perhaps, another "type" of assessment).
No, I will NOT give you a "break" just because it is the holiday season.
Homework for these chapters will be posted soon.
Saturday, December 12, 2009
Citation Machine
You may use either MLA or APA for documentation for your trope and scheme project. (Click on the title of this blog.)
The Catcher in the Rye
Journal Assignment Due:
(Do NOT deviate from the specified instructions on the
handout.)
D-Band- 14 December, Monday
A and B Bands- 15 December, Tuesday
Be prepared for a QUIZ over Chapters 1-7 on the date this assignment is due.
(Do NOT deviate from the specified instructions on the
handout.)
D-Band- 14 December, Monday
A and B Bands- 15 December, Tuesday
Be prepared for a QUIZ over Chapters 1-7 on the date this assignment is due.
Write Your Own Declaration
Click on the title of this blog entry and Follow the instructions on this document (an excerpt from Stanton's A History of Woman's Suffrage).
DUE: Thursday, 17 December!
I will not accept it late NOR will I accept it sent via email!
DUE: Thursday, 17 December!
I will not accept it late NOR will I accept it sent via email!
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
The Catcher in the Rye
Site provides a book "index," maps and other resources.
Click on title of blog entry.
http://www.umsl.edu/~ryanga/amer.studies/amst.catcherwegquest.html
Another resource included to enhance your understanding of Salinger's work.
Click on title of blog entry.
http://www.umsl.edu/~ryanga/amer.studies/amst.catcherwegquest.html
Another resource included to enhance your understanding of Salinger's work.
Friday, December 4, 2009
Second Marking Period Grades
Second Marking Period Grade Breakdown:
Timed Writes=5%
Project=20%
Rhetorical Journals=25%
Homework=15%
Vocab Quizzes=5%
TEST: Rhetorical Devices=10%
Class Participation=20%
A Reminder-The grade for the second-marking period is average with your first-marking period "numerical" grade (not the letter grade that appeared on your report card, but with the numerical grade that is in my grade book).
Timed Writes=5%
Project=20%
Rhetorical Journals=25%
Homework=15%
Vocab Quizzes=5%
TEST: Rhetorical Devices=10%
Class Participation=20%
A Reminder-The grade for the second-marking period is average with your first-marking period "numerical" grade (not the letter grade that appeared on your report card, but with the numerical grade that is in my grade book).
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