Monday, May 19, 2014

Today's Tasks

1. Complete this 2-Minute Survey for the eBooks.

eBook Survey

2. Final Exam

a. Go to the following link and take the final exam: Good Luck!

Final Exam

3. Finalize and grade issues today!

a. You need to have any issues with your grade fixed by the end of class.


4. Make sure to come to class next time. 

a. I have one final lesson and assignment... make sure you come next class!

Thursday, May 15, 2014

Today's Tasks

1. Sonnet Poem Sharing

a. This is the Sonnet Poem Assignment that was given two classes ago. Please submit your Sonnet Poem below:

Poetry Assignment Submission Form

b. If you did not get the assignment, it is reattached here:

Sonnet Poem Assignments and Examples

C. We will share these poems as a class!

2. Final Exam Study Guide

Final Exam Study Guide

3. Pass Off Home Reading Book

4. Finish All Late Work

5. Homework

a. Final Exam Next Class
b. All late work is due next class shared directly to my email.

Tuesday, May 13, 2014

Today's Tasks

1. Poem Memorization Presentations

a. Each student will be ready to present their poem and presentation to the class.

b. We will take volunteers and then draw for names for the rest.

c. This will take the majority of the class!

2. Continue with the Sonnet Poem Assignment

a. This is the Sonnet Poem Assignment that was given last class.
b. If you did not get the assignment, it is reattached here:

Sonnet Poem Assignments and Examples

C. This will be due NEXT CLASS!

3. Vocabulary

a. No new words but study again all the previous words. For next class study 1-240.

6. Homework

a. Home Reading Book for April is currently being tested off.
b. Poem Memorization Assignment is Due Today!
c. Sonnet Poem Assignment is due NEXT CLASS!
c. Keep up on all assignments. Get late work in ASAP as the end of the quarter is coming fast!

Friday, May 9, 2014

Today's Tasks

1. Much Ado Video

a. Finish watching the Much Ado Play
b. If you did not get the permission formed signed you can reprint it here:

Parent Permission Form

2. Poetry Writing

a. Share Concrete Poem assignment from the last class.
b. Submit your Concrete Poem to the form below. 

Poetry Submission Form

3. New Poem Assignment

a. Read the following Sonnet Poetry assignment and examples:

Sonnet Poem Assignments and Examples

b. Write a Sonnet Poem following the examples and assignment above. This is due Thursday, May 15th.

4. Poem Memorization Assignment Reminder

a. Continue to work on your Poem Memorization assignment. Here is the assignment guidelines reattached.

Poem Memorization Assignment

b. This assignment in due May 13th. 
c. THIS IS NEXT CLASS!

5. Vocabulary

a. No new words but study again all the previous words. For next class study 1-210.

6. Homework

a. Home Reading Book for April is due TODAY!
b. Poem Memorization Assignment is Due Next Class!
c. Sonnet Poem Assignment is due Thursday, May 15th.
c. Keep up on all assignments. Get late work in ASAP!

Wednesday, May 7, 2014

Today's Tasks

1. Much Ado Video

a. Continue watching the Much Ado Play
b. If you did not get the permission formed signed you can reprint it here:

Parent Permission Form

2. Poetry Writing

a. Share Allegorical Poem assignment from the last class.
b. Submit your Allegorical Poem to the form below. 

Poetry Submission Form

3. New Poem Assignment

a. Read the following Concrete Poetry assignment and examples:

Concrete Poem Assignment

b. Write a Concrete Poem following the examples and assignment above. This is due next class.

4. Poem Memorization Assignment Reminder

a. Continue to work on your Poem Memorization assignment. Here is the assignment guidelines reattached.

Poem Memorization Assignment

b. This assignment in due May 13th. 
c. This is only six days AWAY!

5. Vocabulary

a. No new words but study again all the previous words. For next class study 1-180.

6. Homework

a. Continue to read your Home Reading Book for April. It will be due NEXT CLASS!
c. Keep up on all assignments listed above.

Monday, May 5, 2014

Today's Tasks

1. Much Ado Video

a. Collect DVD Parent Permission Forms
b. If you did not get the permission formed signed you can reprint it here:

Parent Permission Form

c. Watch video clips up to today's reading.

2. Reading

a. Read Much Ado About Nothing ACT IV: Scenes I and II pages 47-58 as a class.
b. Write your reading summary and response in your reading log.

3. Poetry Writing

a. Share Acrostic/Definition Poem assignment from the last class.
b. Submit your Acrostic/Definition Poem to the form below. 

Poetry Submission Form

4. New Poem Assignment

a. Read the following Allegorical Poem assignment and examples:

Allegorical Poetry Assignment

b. Write an Allegorical Poem following the examples and assignment above. This is due next class.

5. Poem Memorization Assignment Reminder

a. Continue to work on your Poem Memorization assignment. Here is the assignment guidelines reattached.

Poem Memorization Assignment

b. This assignment in due May 13th. 

6. Vocabulary

a. No new words but study again all the previous words. For next class study 1-150.

7. Homework

a. Continue to read your Home Reading Book for April. It will be due next week.
b. Write the Allegorical Poem Assignment. It will be due next class.
c. Keep up on all long term assignments.

Thursday, May 1, 2014

Today's Tasks

1. 4th Quarter Bell Quiz - NO Bell quiz today!

a. SAY, "Thank you, Mr. Christensen"

2. Reading

a. Read Much Ado About Nothing ACT III: Scenes III, IV, and V pages 38-46 as a class.
b. Write your reading summary and response in your reading log.

3. Parent Permission Form 

a. Have a parent or guardian sign a copy of the form below for permission to watch the play/movie, Much Ado About Nothing. I sent a copy home, but if you lose it, you can print it here:

Parent Permission Form


b. Those without the permission form will be able to do an alternative assignment.

4. Poetry Writing

a. Share How To Poem assignments from the last class.
b. Submit your How To Poem to the form below. 

Poetry Submission Form

5. New Poem Assignment

a. Read the following Acrostic/Definition Poem assignment and examples:

Acrostic/Defintions Poem Assignment

b. Write an Acrostic-Definition Poem following the examples and assignment above. This is due next class.

6. Poem Memorization Assignment Reminder

a. Continue to work on your Poem Memorization assignment. Here is the assignment guidelines reattached.

Poem Memorization Assignment

b. This assignment in due May 13th. 

7. Vocabulary

a. No new words but study again all the previous words. For next class study 1-120.

8. Homework

a. Continue to read your Home Reading Book for April. It will be due next week.
b. Write the Acrostic/Definition Poem Assignment. It will be due next class.
c. Keep up on all long term assignments.

Tuesday, April 29, 2014

Today's Tasks

1. 4th Quarter Bell Quiz #2

a. Go to the following link and take the quiz:

Bell Quiz

2. Reading

a. Read Much Ado About Nothing Act II: Scene III and ACT III: Scenes I and II pages 24-38 as a class.
b. Write your reading summary and response in your reading log.

3. Poetry Writing

a. Share Haiku Poem assignments from the last class.
b. Submit your Haiku Poem to the form below. If you have not submitted your Bad Love Poem and Narrative Poems do so now.

Poetry Submission Form

4. New Poem Assignment

a. Read the following How To Poem assignment and examples:

How To Poem Assignment and Examples

b. Write a How To Poem following the examples and assignment above. This is due next class.

5. Poem Memorization Assignment Reminder

a. Continue to work on your Poem Memorization assignment. Here is the assignment guidelines reattached.

Poem Memorization Assignment

b. This assignment in due May 13th. 

6. Vocabulary

a. No new words but study again all the previous words. For next class study 1-120.

7. Homework

a. Continue to read your Home Reading Book for April. It will be due at the beginning of May.
b. How to Poem Assignment due next class.
c. Keep up on all long term assignments.

Friday, April 25, 2014

Today's Tasks

1. 4th Quarter Bell Quiz #1

a. Go to the following link and take the quiz:

Bell Quiz

2. Reading

a. Read Much Ado About Nothing Act II: Scenes I and II pages 13-23 as a class.
b. Write your reading summary and response in your reading log.

3. Poetry Writing

a. Share Bad Love Poems and Narrative Poem assignments from the last two classes.
b. Submit your Bad Love Poem and Narrative Poems to the following Poetry Submission Form.

Poetry Submission Form

c. Read the following Haiku poem examples:

Haiku Poetry Assignment and Examples

d. Write three Haiku poems following the examples and assignment above.

4. Poem Memorization Assignment Reminder

a. Continue to work on your Poem Memorization assignment. Here is the assignment guidelines reattached.

Poem Memorization Assignment

b. This assignment in due May 13th. 

6. Vocabulary

a. No new words but study again all the previous words. For next class study 1-90.

7. Homework

a. Continue to read your Home Reading Book for April. It will be due at the beginning of May.
b. Keep up on all assignments given today.

Wednesday, April 23, 2014

Today's Tasks

1. Introduction to Shakespeare Plays

a. The Five Act Play... Read this short explanation of Shakespeare's Five Act Play Structure.

Shakespeare's Five Act Play Structure

b. Create a new document in your google drive and name it according to the following example:

A2_AndersonM_MuchAdoReadingLog

c. Write a summary and response to each day's reading during our reading of Much Ado About Nothing.

2. Reading

a. Read Much Ado About Nothing Act I: Scenes I, II, II pages 1-12 as a class.
b. We will read it and act it out minimally to get a feel for the characters and the story.
c. Write your reading summary and response in your reading log.

3. Poetry Writing

a. Share Bad Love Poem assignment from last class.

b. Read the following narrative poem:

Narrative Poem Assignment - Example: Casey at the Bat

c. Write a narrative poem following the example and assignment above.

4. Poem Memorization Assignment

a. Continue to work on your Poem Memorization assignment. Here is the assignment guidelines reattached.

Poem Memorization Assignment

b. This assignment in due May 13th. 

5. Submit Home Reading Selection for April

a. If you have not submitted your choice for your April home reading do so today.

Home Reading Submission Form

6. Vocabulary

a. No new words but study again all the previous words. For next class study 1-60.

7. Homework

a. Continue to read your Home Reading Book for April. It will be due at the beginning of May.
b. Keep up on all assignments given today.

Monday, April 21, 2014

Today's Tasks

1. Introduction to Shakespeare

a. Download, read, and use the following reading selection about the life and times of William Shakespeare to answer the questions of the worksheet.

Life and Times of Shakespeare - Reading

b. Download make a copy and rename the worksheet according to the following example: 

A2_AndersonM_ShakespeareBiographyQuiz

Shakespeare Biography Quiz

3. Review as a Class

a. Review and discuss the life and writing ability of William Shakespeare.

4. Introduction to Poetry

a. A definition of two...

b. Rhyming isn't everything, but it is something

c. Best definition: "Poetry is the best words in the best order." Samuel Coolridge

5. Poem Memorization Assignment

a. Download the following Poem Memorization Assignment.

Poem Memorization Assignment

b. Read and discuss the expectations as a class.
c. You will be given a poem from a list at random. This is the poem you will read, prepare, and present on for this assignment.

6. Bad Love Poem

a. As an intro to writing poetry, we are going to write a "Bad" poem on purpose. 
b. Download, make a copy, and rename it according to the following example: A2_AndersonM_BadLovePoem

Bad Love Poem

 c. Read the following assignment, follow the rules, and write the poem.

7. Submit Home Reading Selection for April

a. Submit your choice for your April home reading.

Home Reading Submission Form

8. Vocabulary

a. No new words but study again all the previous words. For next class study 1-30.

9. Homework

a. Continue to read your Home Reading Book for April. It will be due at the beginning of May.
b. Keep up on all assignments given today.

SAGE TESTING - April 1- April 14

We will be completing the new SAGE Testing for the next four or five class periods. Please be in attendance as much as possible.

Do your best!

Complete all tests!

GOOD LUCK!

Monday, March 31, 2014

Today's Tasks

1. Final SAGE Discussions and Preparations

a. Today, we are going to finish our discussion and preparations for the SAGE Test.
b. Submit your Outline from last class to the form below if you have not already done so.

2. Submit the Outline

a. Submit this Outline Assignment to the following assignment form.

Assignment Submission Form

b. We will discuss and go over this in class.

3. Review as a Class

a. Review as a class the keys to success on this test.
b. Final discussion

4. Grades and Follow Up

a. Look at your grades and make sure that all is correct.
b. Follow up with anything is missing.

5. Homework

a. Continue to read your Home Reading Book for March. It will be due next week.
b. SAGE Testing starts next class.

Thursday, March 27, 2014

Today's Tasks

1. SAGE Testing: A Different Kind of Test... 

a. Today, we are going to practice on the Argumentative Writing portion of the SAGE Test.
b. Follow the steps below to complete this task today.
c. Download the following prompt and outline format. 

SAGE Argument Practice 

d. Make a copy and name it according the following example:

A2_AndersonB_ArgumentWritingOutline

e. Follow the instructions on this prompt and outline sheet.

Submit the Outline

a. Submit this Outline Assignment to the following assignment form.

Assignment Submission Form

h. We will discuss this in class.

2. Review as a Class

a. Review as a class the differences and difficulties of this new test.
b. Discuss the differences between information and argument essay writing.

3. Homework

a. Continue to read your Home Reading Book for March. It will be due next week.

Tuesday, March 25, 2014

Today's Tasks

1. SAGE Testing: A Different Kind of Test... 

a. Today, we are going to practice on the writing portion of the SAGE Test.
b. Go to the following link:

SAGE Portal


c. Follow the steps to take the 10th Writing portion of the test.
d. Instead of writing a whole essay today, I would like everyone to open a new google doc and name it according to the following example:

B2_AndersonB_SageWritingOutline

e. Next read the writing prompt.
d. Read the two articles associated with the prompt.
f. Write an informational essay outline on the prompt and articles given.
g. Submit this Outline Assignment to the following assignment form.

Assignment Submission Form

h. We will discuss this in class.

2. Review as a Class

a. Review as a class the differences and difficulties of this new test.
b. Discuss the differences between information and argument essay writing.

3. Homework

a. Continue to read your Home Reading Book for March. It will be due next week.

Friday, March 21, 2014

Today's Tasks

1. SAGE Testing: A Different Kind of Test... 

a. We are going to practice a couple days on this new test.
b. Go to the following link:

SAGE Portal


c. Follow the steps to take the 10th Grade Language Arts Test.

2. Take the Practice Test

a. Review as a class the differences and difficulties of this new test.
b. Go through the test as a class.

3. Homework

a. Continue to read your Home Reading Book for March.

Wednesday, March 19, 2014

Today's Tasks

1. Next Year Scheduling... 

a. During class, the administration and counselors will be pulling you out of class to schedule for next year.
b. If you have any concerns about the schedule you built with your advisor, be prepared to share it with the administration or counselors.

2. Check Grades

a. Today is your last day to check and finalize 3rd Quarter Grades... please see me if there are any problems.

3. Finish Presentations:

a. We will finish the group presentations. 
b. These will go on 3rd Quarter Grades

3. Homework

a. Continue to read your Home Reading Book for March.
b. Be ready to start 4th Quarter Next Class.

Monday, March 17, 2014

Today's Tasks

1. Final Exam

a. Go to the following link and take the final exam:

3rd Quarter Final Exam

b. Good Luck

2. Check Grades

a. When you finish the test, check your grades in this class. If there is anything missing take care of it TODAY!

3. Homework

a. Continue to read your Home Reading Book for March.
b. Be ready to start 4th Quarter Next Class.

Thursday, March 13, 2014

Today's Tasks

1. Argument Presentation

a. We will draw out of a hat to see which group goes first.
b. Each group will go in order drawn.
c. Each person in the group must participate in order to get credit.

2. Final Exam Study Guide

a. Use the Final Exam Study Guide below to prepare for the exam.

3rd Quarter Final Exam Study Guide

5. Homework

a. Read your home reading book for March. Pass it off as soon as you finish. 
b. Final Exam is NEXT CLASS!

Tuesday, March 11, 2014

Today's Tasks

1. Using Powerpoint/Prezi Correctly

a. The dangers of creating "Death by Powerpoint"

b. How to avoid boring presentations:

          1. Watch the following video:

                          Avoiding Death by Powerpoint

          2. My Example: The Emmitt Till Story

2. Work on Your Group Presentation

a. The final presentation must have the following:

          1. At least 10 slides
          2. 1st Slide as an Introduction Slide
          3. At least 8 body slides with very little writing and mostly 
              images for visual aid purposes.
          4. Avoid bad powerpoint habits as described in class.
          5. A conclusion slide must end with a "call for questions"

3. Vocabulary

a. Know all vocabulary words for the quarter (201-300)

4. March Home Reading Selection

a. Submit your March Home Reading Selection to the following form:

Home Reading Selection Submission Form

5. Homework

a. Reading book FINAL for February is due TODAY. 
b. Your March Home Reading selection is due TODAY.

c. Study vocabulary and grammar daily to be ready for bell quizzes and tests.
d. You will receive a study guide for the Final Exam next class.

Friday, March 7, 2014

Today's Tasks

1. Reading and Summarizing

a. Read pages 250-End in The Rent Collector (As a class today!)

b. Complete the reading and then in your Reading Log do the following two things:

          1. A summary- A paragraph summarizing the key points 
                  and events.

          2. A response - A paragraph responding to the things that
                  occurred in the reading. What do you think?
c. Submit your Full Reading Log for The Rent Collector to the following link:

Assignment Submission Form

2. Vocabulary

a. Know all vocabulary words for the quarter (201-300)

3. Writing the Essay

a. The Final Draft of the Essay must be complete today!
b. It is recommended that you, as a group, use the following Final Group Review Sheet to do one final review:

Argument Final Group Review Sheet

d. Submit your final draft to turnitin.com through the team leader's account. 

Turnitin.com

5. Homework

a. Reading book for February is due TODAY. 
b. Choose a book for March. Your selection will be due next class.

b. Study vocabulary and grammar daily to be ready for bell quizzes and tests.
c. Make sure all grades are made up within a week of the due date.
d. Final Draft of Group Argument Essay Due TODAY!

Wednesday, March 5, 2014

Today's Tasks

1. Reading and Summarizing

a. Read pages 241-249 in The Rent Collector (As a class today!)

b. Complete the reading and then in your Reading Log do the following two things:

          1. A summary- A paragraph summarizing the key points 
                  and events.

          2. A response - A paragraph responding to the things that
                  occurred in the reading. What do you think?

2. Vocabulary

a. Study new words 190-200
b. Know all vocabulary words for the quarter (201-300)

3. Writing the Essay

a. First Draft of the Essay must be complete today!
b. Once you finish the First Draft... reread it as a group and clean up as many issues as you can.
c. As a group, use the following Final Group Review Sheet to do one final review:

Argument Final Group Review Sheet

d. Submit your final draft to turnitin.com through the team leader's account. 

Turnitin.com

5. Homework

a. Be reading your book for February. We will pass them off NEXT CLASS!

b. Study vocabulary and grammar daily to be ready for bell quizzes and tests.
c. Make sure all grades are made up within a week of the due date.
d. Final Draft of Group Argument Essay Due at the beginning of NEXT CLASS!

Monday, March 3, 2014

Today's Tasks

1. Reading and Summarizing

a. Read pages 230-241 in The Rent Collector (As a class today!)

b. Complete the reading and then in your Reading Log do the following two things:

          1. A summary- A paragraph summarizing the key points 
                  and events.

          2. A response - A paragraph responding to the things that
                  occurred in the reading. What do you think?

2. Vocabulary

a. Study new words 290-300
b. Know all vocabulary words for the quarter (201-300)

3. OVERDUE! Research, Works Cited, and Outline

a. If your group has not completed these tasks, it must be completed today!

4. Writing the Essay

a. If the group has not started writing, here are the following steps to start and complete the first draft:
b. The team leader will create a Google Doc titled Group Argumentation Essay.
c. The team leader will share the Google Doc with all members of the group.

d. As a group begin to draft the essay. 1st Draft will be due at the beginning of next class.

5. Homework

a. Be reading your book for February. We will pass them off NEXT CLASS!

b. Study vocabulary and grammar daily to be ready for bell quizzes and tests.
c. Make sure all grades are made up within a week of the due date.
d. 1st Draft of Group Argument Essay... DUE BEGINNING OF NEXT CLASS!

Thursday, February 27, 2014

Today's Tasks

1. Reading and Summarizing

a. Read pages 222-229 in The Rent Collector (As a class today!)

b. Complete the reading and then in your Reading Log do the following two things:

          1. A summary- A paragraph summarizing the key points 
                  and events.

          2. A response - A paragraph responding to the things that
                  occurred in the reading. What do you think?

2. Vocabulary

a. Study new words 281-290
b. Know all vocabulary words for the quarter (201-290)

3. Finalizing Research, Works Cited, and Outline

a. Complete all research.
b. Have all Works Cited and Note Cards Finished in Noodle Tools by the end of class today.
c. Have the Outline Finished by the end of class today!

4. Writing the Essay

a. The team leader will create a Google Doc titled Group Argumentation Essay.
g. The team leader will share the Google Doc with all members of the group.

h. As a group begin to draft the essay. 1st Draft will be due at the end of next class.

5. Homework

a. Be reading your book for February. You can pass it off as soon as you finish. THIS WILL BE NEXT WEEK!

b. Study vocabulary and grammar daily to be ready for bell quizzes and tests.
c. Make sure all grades are made up within a week of the due date.
d. 1st Draft of Group Argument Essay... Due next class!

Tuesday, February 25, 2014

Today's Tasks

1. Reading and Summarizing

a. Read pages 212-221 in The Rent Collector (As a class today!)

b. Complete the reading and then in your Reading Log do the following two things:

          1. A summary- A paragraph summarizing the key points 
                  and events.

          2. A response - A paragraph responding to the things that
                  occurred in the reading. What do you think?

2. Argumentative Essay Group Project - 

Deeper Notes Continued...

a. Load the following notes sheet again:

Argument Essay Notes

b. Discuss Logos, Ethos, and Pathos. 
c. Discuss Logical Fallacies.
d. Videos showing fallacies in argument. 

3. Writing the Essay - The Steps

a. Complete research. 
b. Select at least six sources.
c. Document your six sources in the Works Cited Section of Noodle Tools.
d. Write your notecards and connect each one to the sources in your Works Cited section of Noodle Tools.
e. Write an outline in Noodle Tools following the example outline format given below:

Argument Essay Outline

f. The team leader will create a Google Doc titled Group Argumentation Essay.
g. The team leader will share the Google Doc with all members of the group.

h. As a group begin to draft the essay.

4. Homework

a. Be reading your book for February. You can pass it off as soon as you finish.

b. Study vocabulary and grammar daily to be ready for bell quizzes and tests.
c. Make sure all grades are made up within a week of the due date.