Schedule for Week of 3 January:
Tuesday, 3 January: ALL BANDS: SAT Vocabulary Test List 12 (Previously scheduled for 23 December-I apologize for my absence.)
Analyzing Visual Text Assignment Due-DO NOT FORGET TO ATTACH A COPY OF YOUR PHOTO (VISUAL)
We will read and discuss a short story by Hemingway-a "popular" read in American Literature classes. This will take approximately two class sessions.
We will also examine the NYS English Regents Examination.
January 2011
Teacher Dictation
Scoring Key and Rating Guide
Conversion Chart
Refer to resources posted below (a ppt/video and a pdf booklet)
Friday, 6 January: SAT Vocabulary Test List 13-ALL BANDS
Tuesday, December 27, 2011
Common Errors in English Usage
Glance over this list to determine if you are making any of these errors-there is a reason for why I posted this link. Often, "errors" occur when one attempts to appear "sophisticated" in one's writing, neglecting what one has learned previously. (Recall, your summer reading assignment: The Elements of Style?)
Recall, AP Readers are evaluating your writing as a "draft" -Why do you think I added this statement?
Glance over this list to determine if you are making any of these errors-there is a reason for why I posted this link. Often, "errors" occur when one attempts to appear "sophisticated" in one's writing, neglecting what one has learned previously. (Recall, your summer reading assignment: The Elements of Style?)
Recall, AP Readers are evaluating your writing as a "draft" -Why do you think I added this statement?
Monday, December 26, 2011
Thursday, December 22, 2011
Analyzing Visual Texts
Complete your own OPTIC and a paragraph analysis using the Five C's on a picture of your choice from The History Place's Website on Dorothea Lange's work. Click on photograph to enlarge. Record responses on a separate sheet of paper. YOU MUST ATTACH THE IMAGE/PHOTO TO YOUR WORD-PROCESSED/TYPED RESPONSE.
OPTIC Template
THE FIVE C'S:
DUE DATE: TUESDAY, 3 JANUARY 2012
Complete your own OPTIC and a paragraph analysis using the Five C's on a picture of your choice from The History Place's Website on Dorothea Lange's work. Click on photograph to enlarge. Record responses on a separate sheet of paper. YOU MUST ATTACH THE IMAGE/PHOTO TO YOUR WORD-PROCESSED/TYPED RESPONSE.
OPTIC Template
THE FIVE C'S:
DUE DATE: TUESDAY, 3 JANUARY 2012
Sunday, December 18, 2011
Schedule for Week of 19 December:
Please Note: All Bands will take the SAT Vocabulary List 11 Test on Tuesday, 20 December and the SAT Vocabulary List 12 Test on Friday, December, 23.
If you were absent on Friday, 16 December-you will have until Tuesday, 20 December (during 37 1/2 minutes) to complete the Timed Write for the Eisenhower and Catiline's Speeches-NO EXCEPTIONS. Furthermore, you must present a "legitimate" absentee note in order to do so. I am well aware that students will "cut" a class when their teacher is not present.
I recommend that you examine the posts that appear below for an upcoming research paper. Click on "older" posts for additional resources this paper and for preparation for the NYS English Regents Examination-specifically-for the writing of the Critical Lens Essay.
Beginning this week, we will focus on Analyzing Visual Texts-naturally, an assignment will be given that will be due on Friday, 23 December.
On Thursday, 22 December-we will read "together" a Hemingway short story that is a popular read in American Literature classes. The title will be revealed when you enter the classroom. I will be asking for volunteers to read the dialogue of the characters. The reason for this will become apparent once you have the opportunity to read the story silently.
Friday, 23 December-after your SAT Vocabulary Test-we will apply this story to a Critical Lens...
Please Note: All Bands will take the SAT Vocabulary List 11 Test on Tuesday, 20 December and the SAT Vocabulary List 12 Test on Friday, December, 23.
If you were absent on Friday, 16 December-you will have until Tuesday, 20 December (during 37 1/2 minutes) to complete the Timed Write for the Eisenhower and Catiline's Speeches-NO EXCEPTIONS. Furthermore, you must present a "legitimate" absentee note in order to do so. I am well aware that students will "cut" a class when their teacher is not present.
I recommend that you examine the posts that appear below for an upcoming research paper. Click on "older" posts for additional resources this paper and for preparation for the NYS English Regents Examination-specifically-for the writing of the Critical Lens Essay.
Beginning this week, we will focus on Analyzing Visual Texts-naturally, an assignment will be given that will be due on Friday, 23 December.
On Thursday, 22 December-we will read "together" a Hemingway short story that is a popular read in American Literature classes. The title will be revealed when you enter the classroom. I will be asking for volunteers to read the dialogue of the characters. The reason for this will become apparent once you have the opportunity to read the story silently.
Friday, 23 December-after your SAT Vocabulary Test-we will apply this story to a Critical Lens...
http://olinuris.library.cornell.edu/ref/research/evaluate.html
How to Evaluate On-Line Resources (Cornell University)
How to Evaluate On-Line Resources (Cornell University)
Saturday, December 3, 2011
Schedule for Week of 5 December:
All Bands Must Complete the Reading of Streetcar prior to the day your class meets. You will be given a quiz on the remaining scenes-I may even include a question from Scene 6-the questions will differ in "format"-they will now resemble AP Style Questions.
(12 QUESTIONS=10 minutes!)
You will receive your PSAT Score Report this week-you will then visit collegeboard.org and register using the "access code" appearing on your score report. You will then download and print a copy to verify to me that you have indeed registered. This is a homework assignment that will be turned-in by Friday, 9 December.
All bands will take the SAT Vocabulary Test : List 10 on Friday, 9 December.
All Bands Must Complete the Reading of Streetcar prior to the day your class meets. You will be given a quiz on the remaining scenes-I may even include a question from Scene 6-the questions will differ in "format"-they will now resemble AP Style Questions.
(12 QUESTIONS=10 minutes!)
You will receive your PSAT Score Report this week-you will then visit collegeboard.org and register using the "access code" appearing on your score report. You will then download and print a copy to verify to me that you have indeed registered. This is a homework assignment that will be turned-in by Friday, 9 December.
All bands will take the SAT Vocabulary Test : List 10 on Friday, 9 December.
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