Dec. 12

Journal 22: Pick a symbol to describe your favorite character in Macbeth. Draw it and describe why you chose this symbol.

Agenda:
- Finish reading Act V
- Answer Act V questions in literature book
- Act V quotes

Dec.9

Journal 22: Review vocabulary words from Macbeth.

Agenda:

-         Vocabulary quiz
-      Go over Act IV questions

-         Begin reading Act V

Dec. 8

Journal 21: Write a sentence with an infinitive as a subject, direct object, predicate nominative and object of preposition.

Agenda:

-         Review vocabulary words

-         Answer Act IV questions at end of Act IV in literature book

-         Mad-lib activity for Act IV

-         Begin reading Act V if time allows

Dec.7

Journal 20: Read the following quote and explain in your own words what it means.

But cruel are the times when we are traitors

And do not know ourselves; when we hold rumor

From what we fear, yet know not what we fear,

But float upon a wild and violent sea

Each way and none.. (Ross, Scene 2)

Agenda:

-         Grammar review/practice: noun clauses  62-67, 76

-         Continue reading Act IV

-         Act IV quotes- explain the following quotes in your own words

Dec. 6

Journal 19: Write 4 sentences: 2 with adverb clauses and 2 with adjective clauses (1 essential and 1 non-essential).

Agenda:

-         We will go over subordinating clauses worksheets that you did yesterday

-         Act II questions to be turned in and discussion of these with class

-         Being reading Act IV – we read through page 500, Scene 3

Dec.5

Journal 18: Give an example of dramatic irony in a movie you've seen or book you've read. Explain the situation.

Agenda:
- Grammar Review: Independent and Dependent Clauses, Adverb Clauses 68-75
- Finish reading Act III of Macbeth
- Answer Act III questions

Dec. 2

Journal 17: Create a story using 7 of your vocabulary words.

Agenda:
- Character map: With the characters we have been introduced to so far, write a short description and use two quotes to reflect two of their characteristics (see indirect and direct characterization)
- Continue reading Act III (read through Act III, Scene 4)

Dec. 1

Journal: Finish voc. words

Agenda:
- Review words from tues-thurs
- Finish Act II and answer questions with partner
- Begin Act III (read through Scene 2)

Nov. 30

Journal: Copy 7 voc. words through imagery

Agenda:

• Voc. game

• Review yesterday's voc.

• Go over questions in class from Act I

• Begin Act II

Nov. 29

Journal 14: Write down literary terms

Agenda:
- Vocabulary game- draw a picture and create a hand motion with a partner for your word

- Read rest of Act I
- Answer questions in book about Act I with a partner

HW: finish questions 

Nov. 28

Journal 13:
See slideshow for writing assignment


Agenda:
- Finish editing rough drafts
- Introduction to Macbeth (background)
- Begin reading Act I Scenes 1-4

HW: Scene 4, translate lines 48-53 in your own words.

Nov. 22

Finally, the rough draft is here! We will spend the entire block peer editing one another's papers. Please take this time seriously. You will be graded on your editing skills!

No Journal today!

Have a great Thanksgiving break and see you next week!

Nov.21

No Journal

- Overview of the conclusion paragraph. Be sure to include the reworded thesis, summation of your body paragraphs and a final thought


HW: Rough draft due tomorrow!

Nov.18

Journal 12: What are the components of the conclusion paragraph?

- Computer lab- continue writing the body paragraphs

Nov. 17

Journal 11: What could have been better explained during the process of writing the research paper?

- Dicussing the outline individually
- Computer lab- continue typing the body paragraphs

Nov. 16

- Peer edit of introduction paragprahs
- Student examples in class
- Library time- continue writing the body of the paper

Nov. 15

Journal 9: Example body paragraph worksheet- Follow the instructions on the back. Be sure to underline commentary and put a star by the details.

- Detail and commentary
- Understanding how to use quotes in the research paper
- MLA format - citing within the paper

Nov.14

Journal 8: What are the components of the body paragraph?

- Writing the introduction paragraph - the "Funnel"
- Writing the body paragraphs- detail and commentary. This will help you understand how to use your notes from your cards.

HW: Outline due on tomorrow Tues.

Nov. 10

Journal 7: What is the best piece of advice ever given to you?

- Note cards due at the end of the block.
- 2 notes per source. 12 min.

HW: Thesis due on Monday

Nov. 9

Journal 6: What is the most interesting thing you have discovered about your topic? Did you find it difficult to find credible sources?

- Introduction to outline
- Continued research

HW: Note cards due tomorrow

Nov. 8

Journal 5: Have you ever been disappointed before? What happened? And how did you move on from the situation?
- Continued research on topic; gathering and organizing notes
- brainstorm on thesis statement

Each student is required to take notes during our library time. I will be grading you on your note taking/participation. Keep your source cards and note cards separately, so that you can organize your thoughts and paper when you begin writing.

Nov. 7

We accomplished a great deal during our first week together! Today, your bibliography is due. We will continue researching and taking notes on your note cards. Be sure to remember to paraphrase and summarize your notes. I am looking for a nice balance between direct quotes and paraphrases.

Since Friday was the pep rally and playoffs, our schedule was shortened and changed a bit.

• Research Process Packet- Introduction to thesis
• Example thesis statements in class and together
• Begin working thesis- Thesis Brainstorm
• Individual student work on thesis
• Continuing research

Nov. 4

- Examples of source cards and note cards
- Continued research - bibliography and note cards

HW: Turn in working bibliography on Monday

Nov.3

Journal 4: What person has impacted you the most? How?

Make the following statement into an indirect quote:

She said, "I love my English class!"

- 4x6 note cards
- paraphrase and summary practice worksheet as a class
- paraphrase and summary of your own sources. Be prepared to share with class.
- continued work on bibliography

HW: Working bibliography due on Monday

Nov. 2

Journal 3: What are your strengths and weaknesses as a reader and writer? What do you think is your biggest challenge with the research paper? Be honest.

- Taking Notes Handout - Research Terms
- Understanding how to avoid plagiarism
- Remembering how to summarize & paraphrase - Examples in class and individual work
- Library time - continuing working on bibliography

HW: Bring in 4x6 note cards for a 20 pt. homework grade.

Nov. 1

Journal 2: Write down the deadlines, requirements and points of the research paper.

- Turn in topic
- Research deadlines and point values
- Introduction to working bibliography- source cards

• A discussion on finding appropriate sources
• How to do a proper Internet search 
• And following proper MLA guidelines on source cards

- Library time - starting the process of researching your topic

HW: By Thursday, you must have 4x6 note cards in class for a homework grade

Oct. 31 Agenda

Journal 1: In a well-developed essay introduce yourself (interests, hobbies, likes, etc.), your favorite piece of technology, and what you are looking forward to your senior year.

- Introduction to syllabus
- Introduction to research paper and topic
- A discussion on how to discover your topic

HW: Bring topic in to class for a homework grade.

Hi Class!

It's the first of November, and although you have been in school for almost three months, this week will be my first with you.

I am excited to get to know you and help you become better readers and writers. You have been through so much this first semester, and I hope that this will be a smooth transition.

We have plenty to keep us busy as we are starting the week with the research paper! I look forward to a great semester with you.