For those of you who would like to get an early start on this assignment DUE Tuesday, 2 October, simply click on the title of the essay: On Laziness by Christopher Morley.
(You probably should review the content of Chapter 2 of your textbook. We will do this in class on Thursday and Friday of this week.)
This assignment should be "typed" (Word-processed)-I am disappointed that the same students have consistently turned-in hand-written assignments. Re-read the class-policy handout! You have the opportunity to use the computers and printer in Room 404 during 37 1/2 minutes.
Wednesday, September 26, 2012
Just a Reminder: ALL Bands-A-B-G will bring the Language of Composition textbook to class on Thursday, 27 September! If you do not comply with this directive, you will receive a "0" for entering my classroom unprepared. Do not ask permission to retrieve it from your locker or from another location. Amazingly, some of the same students from each class have been entering 404 without the required text/binders. I know who you are...
Monday, September 24, 2012
A Reminder: Textbook Homework Assignment posted earlier is due on Tuesday, 25 September (pages 28-34)
ALL BANDS: Bring The Great Gatsby to class on Tuesday, 25 September. We will begin with a "brief" quiz on Chapter 1 (approximately 5 short-answer questions-MAXIMUM Time to complete the quiz: FIVE minutes). You will then complete a "group" test on Chapter 1-practicing AP Style Multiple Choice Questions.
ALL BANDS: Bring The Great Gatsby to class on Tuesday, 25 September. We will begin with a "brief" quiz on Chapter 1 (approximately 5 short-answer questions-MAXIMUM Time to complete the quiz: FIVE minutes). You will then complete a "group" test on Chapter 1-practicing AP Style Multiple Choice Questions.
Thursday, September 20, 2012
Narrative in The Great Gatsby
(Click on the link and sit back and enjoy the video lecture from the UK)
(Click on the link and sit back and enjoy the video lecture from the UK)
Sunday, September 16, 2012
Unspun...Text Annotations
Realizing-that for many students-the task of annotating may not have been required previously-I was "generous" in the awarding of the grade. However, it soon became obvious that students did not refer to Adler's How to Mark a Book nor to the suggestions provided for the completion of this activity. Furthermore, I indicated that the book would be "collected and evaluated" (words were in bold print). For those individuals who downloaded the text on a "tablet", you are to report to me during 37 1/2 minutes with your device...
(Jupiter grade percentages/calculations will be "re-adjusted" since this assignment was in essence a project.) A "separate" grade for chapter outlines/notes will be entered, accordingly.
Realizing-that for many students-the task of annotating may not have been required previously-I was "generous" in the awarding of the grade. However, it soon became obvious that students did not refer to Adler's How to Mark a Book nor to the suggestions provided for the completion of this activity. Furthermore, I indicated that the book would be "collected and evaluated" (words were in bold print). For those individuals who downloaded the text on a "tablet", you are to report to me during 37 1/2 minutes with your device...
(Jupiter grade percentages/calculations will be "re-adjusted" since this assignment was in essence a project.) A "separate" grade for chapter outlines/notes will be entered, accordingly.
Just in case you were wondering why I took so long to enter the grade for your Introductory Letter Assignment: Prior to reading your letter, I wanted get to know you first-sitting in my classroom-during our first-week of the semester -although, I do have to admit that I would glance at the seating chart as I began to read your letter-to visualize who had written the letter.
Many of you have shared similar concerns and I will address these in class.
Many of you have shared similar concerns and I will address these in class.
Schedule for Week of 17 September:
If you did not turn-in the Introductory Letter Homework Assignment, I will accept the late submission ONLY if it is completed during 37 1/2 minutes in Room 404 during my supervision.
NOTE: Since we have a "Band" schedule, some classes will only meet with me twice this week.
Regardless, ALL Bands will have the List 2 Vocabulary Quiz on Friday, 21 September. Recall, for this quiz, you will be tested on Seven of the words from this list and on Three of the words from List 1. (See POSTING below to download and print list 2-you were informed about this previously.)
A-B-and G Bands: Bring textbook to class on Wednesday-Thursday and Friday.
Wednesday, 19 September: Homework Assignment Due-All Bands-"Yes, even G-Band!" Analyzing the effectiveness of Einstein's response (see pages 9-10 of textbook)
Thursday, 20 September: Introduction of rhetorical modes/text structures/patterns of organization Homework: TBA
Friday, 21 September: SAT Vocabulary Quiz: List 2 (six minutes) Patterns of Development continued...Distribution of The Great Gatsby Homework: TBA
If you did not turn-in the Introductory Letter Homework Assignment, I will accept the late submission ONLY if it is completed during 37 1/2 minutes in Room 404 during my supervision.
NOTE: Since we have a "Band" schedule, some classes will only meet with me twice this week.
Regardless, ALL Bands will have the List 2 Vocabulary Quiz on Friday, 21 September. Recall, for this quiz, you will be tested on Seven of the words from this list and on Three of the words from List 1. (See POSTING below to download and print list 2-you were informed about this previously.)
A-B-and G Bands: Bring textbook to class on Wednesday-Thursday and Friday.
Wednesday, 19 September: Homework Assignment Due-All Bands-"Yes, even G-Band!" Analyzing the effectiveness of Einstein's response (see pages 9-10 of textbook)
Thursday, 20 September: Introduction of rhetorical modes/text structures/patterns of organization Homework: TBA
Friday, 21 September: SAT Vocabulary Quiz: List 2 (six minutes) Patterns of Development continued...Distribution of The Great Gatsby Homework: TBA
Tuesday, September 11, 2012
Please Note: If
absent for the Summer Reading Assessment on Tuesday, 11 September, you
must report during 37 1/2 minutes (Wednesday/Thursday) or after H-Band
on Friday, 14 September. I do stay late on Friday so there should not be
any excuses-you will NOT be able to complete this test after this
week-after all-others will not be pleased that you have had additional time to prepare. (Your friends may keep you company as long as they do not assist you with the exam.)
Monday, September 10, 2012
Schedule for Week of 10 September:
As previously indicated, all Bands will take the Summer Reading Assessment on the assigned texts (The Color Purple and On the Road) on Tuesday, 11 September following the format of the Critical Lens Essay on the NYS English Regents. (Dear Parents: Your child has had practice with the writing of this essay in grades 9 and 10. We will continue with the preparation in the writing of this essay for the scheduled NYS English Regents in January, 2013.
A Reminder: ALL Bands-SAT Vocabulary Quiz (List 1) on Friday, 14 September. Test Format: Matching-Study ALL THIRTY Words-you will be tested on TEN (Time allocated-SEVEN Minutes!)
ALL CONTRACTS DUE: Friday, 14 September. Also, "something else" is due...something that is required...something that I will check...something that will be graded. (Note the repetition of "something"-perhaps, it is related to "something" will be studying?
Monday, 10 September
G-Band: Introduction to Syntax Analysis
Tuesday, 11 September
A, B, and G Bands: The Critical Lens Essay
Wednesday, 12 September
A and B Bands: Introduction to Syntax Analysis
Thursday, 13 September
A, B, and G Bands: No need to bring your textbook to class today-BRING IT ON FRIDAY 14 SEPTEMBER.
We will continue with the study of Syntax Analysis.
Friday, 14 September
SAT Vocabulary Quiz (List 1)
Bring your Language of Composition textbook to class. We will continue with our examination of Chapter 1
As previously indicated, all Bands will take the Summer Reading Assessment on the assigned texts (The Color Purple and On the Road) on Tuesday, 11 September following the format of the Critical Lens Essay on the NYS English Regents. (Dear Parents: Your child has had practice with the writing of this essay in grades 9 and 10. We will continue with the preparation in the writing of this essay for the scheduled NYS English Regents in January, 2013.
A Reminder: ALL Bands-SAT Vocabulary Quiz (List 1) on Friday, 14 September. Test Format: Matching-Study ALL THIRTY Words-you will be tested on TEN (Time allocated-SEVEN Minutes!)
ALL CONTRACTS DUE: Friday, 14 September. Also, "something else" is due...something that is required...something that I will check...something that will be graded. (Note the repetition of "something"-perhaps, it is related to "something" will be studying?
Monday, 10 September
G-Band: Introduction to Syntax Analysis
Tuesday, 11 September
A, B, and G Bands: The Critical Lens Essay
Wednesday, 12 September
A and B Bands: Introduction to Syntax Analysis
Thursday, 13 September
A, B, and G Bands: No need to bring your textbook to class today-BRING IT ON FRIDAY 14 SEPTEMBER.
We will continue with the study of Syntax Analysis.
Friday, 14 September
SAT Vocabulary Quiz (List 1)
Bring your Language of Composition textbook to class. We will continue with our examination of Chapter 1
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