Thurs. August 22

BR: What did you find most interesting about your British influence research?  

Noun practice:

Go to this link for proper and common noun practice:

http://mrnussbaum.com/nouns/ex1/

 This link for concrete and abstract:

http://mrnussbaum.com/nouns/abconc/

Agenda:

• ·Grammar pages 56-57 Ex. 3 “Pronouns” 
  
•   Teacher will introduce the Body Paragraph of the descriptive essay, showing examples. Students will write the body paragraphs in class today and tomorrow. (1^st block will also be introduced to the Introductory Paragraph.) 
•  Introduction to the Anglo-Saxon period- Students will view a Viking video, paying close attention to the characteristics of the group. Teacher will show a map of Great Britain explain the time period and the various groups who invaded Europe during that time.
• Students will be divided into groups and will answer the questions given to them regarding the Anglo-Saxon period.

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Wednesday, August 21

BR: 

What does this quote mean to you? What goals would you like to see accomplished in your own life? 

Agenda:

• Grammar pages 50-53. Ex 1-4 “Nouns and Pronouns”

•  Students will continue researching and writing of their one page response to a British influence in today’s society.

• Outline & Introductory Paragraph: Students will be introduced to the outline and introductory paragraph of the descriptive essay.
• Write: Students will begin writing after brainstorming and finalizing on topic.

Tues. August 20

BR: Grammar pages 48-49 Review  1-22

When finished, students are to begin reading over the English 12 syllabus.

Agenda:

1^st Block

• Teacher will then explain the descriptive essay through a power point presentation “Show, Don’t Tell”
• Teacher will then share a personal story along with the object of meaning. Included will be an example of a well-developed descriptive paragraph.
• Outline & Introductory Paragraph: Students will be introduced to the outline and introductory paragraph of the descriptive essay.
• Write: Students will begin writing after brainstorming and finalizing on topic.
•  Individually, students will research a British influence: music (artist, band, etc.), film, literature, science, etc. Write a well-developed response (at least 1 page hand-written). Be prepared to share in class. Avoid doing the same as your neighbor. 

In your one page response, be sure to answer the following questions: Who? What (what do they do? What have they done?) Why is it such a major influence? How did they get their start? (brief biographical info.)

4th Block 

•  Individually, students will research a British influence: music, film literature, science, etc. Write a well-developed paragraph response. Be prepared to share in class. Avoid doing the same as your neighbor. In your paragraph, be sure to answer the questions: Who? What (what do they do? What have they done?) Why is it such a major influence? 
•  Outline & Introductory Paragraph: Students will be introduced to the outline and introductory paragraph of the descriptive essay.
• Write: Students will begin writing after brainstorming and finalizing on topic.

Welcome English 12

Bell Ringer: What event changed your life? Or What object or possession has significant value/meaning to you? Why?

When finished, students are to begin reading over the English 12 syllabus.

 Agenda:

• Teacher will introduce herself and the course including syllabus and course outline. Students will understand the rules, procedures and expectations. 
• Students will then pair up with the person behind them. How do you go about describing an object or event in writing? What are some important things to keep in mind when describing something to another person?  Create a list of descriptive words regarding your object or event.
• Students will share with class. Teacher will give a piece of paper to each group. The person with the paper is the speaker – Hot Seat
• Teacher will then share a personal story along with the object of meaning.
• If power point doesn't work, students will begin writing - first brainstorming, then creating a list which includes the 5 senses.
• Teacher will then explain the descriptive essay through a power point presentation “Show, Don’t Tell”

Mon. May 20

BR:

Free Write: What are your thoughts today? It's your last day of high school. Reminiscence over this past year  Have you learned anything about yourself? How have you grown as a person?

Agenda:

• Be sure you can answer all of "The Wife of Bath's Tale" questions that are on Thursday's blog post.
• Review of study guide and tale questions. Teacher will review answers to the final study guide.
• Jeopardy- Students will participate in a review game for the final.

Fri. May 17

Agenda:

• Answer the following questions for Wife of Bath's Tale:

1. Who is the Wife of Bath?
2. What wrongdoing did the knight commit?
3. What was his sentence?
4. Did he find the answer to what women most desire? From who? What is the answer?
5. What did he have to do in return for the answer?
6. What is the central irony of the story?
7. What happens to the old lady and knight in the end?

• Students will continue working on the study guide for final exam.

Monday, we will review all answers to questions from the "The Pardoner's Tale," "The Wife of Bath's Tale," and Macbeth.

Thurs. May 16

BR:

What are you looking forward to most as being a high school graduate? What are your academic and personal goals for the next four years? Where do you see yourself?

Agenda:
- Reacquaint yourself with the "Pardoner's Tale," and answer the following questions.

1. Who is the pardoner? What is his role?
2. What is his purpose in telling his tale? 
3. What is Chaucer's purpose?
4. What do the rioters see at the bar? 
5. Who points them to death? What do they find instead?
6. What are the rioter's plans once they find money?
7. What happens to the rioters at the end?
8. What is the overall moral of the tale?

- British music presentation -  Students will present British music and poetic devices. [Yesterday's assignment: Pick a song, and locate at least three poetic devices: imagery, irony, metaphor, simile, assonance, consonance, alliteration, personification, and allusion.]
- Students will begin working on the study guide for literary terms and Macbeth portion of final exam.