Tuesday, March 27, 2018

Homework 4/2-6

Friday is the last day of Marking Quarter 3!

English 10R:
  • Research project:
    • Continue research: You should have at least five reliable sources by the end of this week.
    • Continue closely reading and annotating/taking notes on sources.
    • Determine your claim (= answer to your IQ/what you're going to prove) and counterclaim(s).
  • Bring a book to read for SSR on Wednesday
    • Book talks/trailers: MR, MS, IL, WG, JK, TH
  • Vocab. Quiz #11 in class Thursday

English 10H:
  • Research project:
    • Continue closely reading and annotating/taking notes on sources.
    • Determine your claim (= answer to your IQ/what you're going to prove) and counterclaim(s).
    • Begin to organize your research using an outline.
  • Bring a book to read for SSR on Wednesday
    • Book talks/trailers: DH x 2
  • Vocab. Quiz #11 in class Thursday

Poetry:
  • Poetry Analysis Quiz #3 revisions due on Wednesday
  • Work on your poetry (revise/edit/create) -- Poetry Portfolio Check-in #4 due Friday at 3:00 on Classroom 

Friday, March 23, 2018

Homework 3/26-28

English 10R:
  • Research project:
    • Work on Pre-searches (You do NOT have to hit "Turn in.")
    • Final research proposal due Wednesday at 3:00: Submit using the link on Classroom.
  • Vocab. Quiz #11 NEXT week

English 10H:
  • Research project:
    • Continue research: You should have at least five reliable sources by the end of this week.
    • Begin closely reading/annotating sources.
  • FINAL drafts of Q3 QIRJs due Wednesday at 3:00 -- "Turn in" on Classroom
  • Vocab. Quiz #11 NEXT week

Poetry:
  • Submit at least one idea for our school's National Poetry Month celebration using the link on Classroom before class on Wednesday
  • FINAL draft of your verse novel book review due Wednesday at 3:00 -- "Turn in" on Classroom
  • Poetry Analysis Quiz #3 (Sound Devices) in class on Wednesday
  • Work on your poetry (revise/edit/create) -- Poetry Portfolio Check-in #4 due NEXT Friday, 4/6 at 3:00 on Classroom 

Wednesday, March 14, 2018

UPDATED 3/20: Homework 3/19-23

English 10R:
  • Vocab. Quiz #10 in class Monday
  • Bring a book to read for SSR on Wednesday
    • Book talks/trailers: BC, DS, CM, RS, BG, MB
  • Vocab. list #11, exercises A-E due in class Thursday
  • Research project:
    • Submit your three topic choices using the link on Classroom by the beginning of class on Wednesday
    • Submit at least two Inquiry Questions about your topic using the link on Classroom by 3:00 on Friday
  • "Letter"/Rhetoric essay make-ups due THIS WEEK -- if you do not make arrangements to make up your essay by 3:00 on Friday, I will grade your essay as is.

English 10H:
  • Vocab. list #11, exercises A-E due in class Tuesday
  • Bring a book to read for SSR on Wednesday
    • Book talks/trailers: BR, MR
  • Research project:
    • Choose and submit 2-3 Inquiry Questions about your topic using the link on Classroom by the beginning of class on Tuesday
    • Work on Pre-searches (You do NOT have to hit "Turn in.")
    • Final research proposal due Friday at 3:00: Submit using the link on Classroom.
  • First drafts of Q3 QIRJs due at the beginning of class on Friday for Peer Review -- Do NOT hit "Turn in."
    • Final drafts due Wednesday 3/28 at 3:00

Poetry:
  • Poetry Analysis Quiz #2 revisions due Monday at 3:00 -- Hand in rubric and resubmit on Classroom when done
  • Work on your poetry (revise/edit/create) -- Poetry Portfolio Check-in #3 due Friday at 3:00 on Classroom 
  • First draft of your verse novel book review due Friday in class on Google Docs for Peer Review -- Do NOT hit "Turn in."

Thursday, March 8, 2018

UPDATED 3/16: Homework 3/12-16

English 10R:
  • For up to five points of extra credit, turn in your completed (= no blanks!) "Letter" Claims & RDs Tool by the beginning of your class on Monday on Classroom (will NOT be accepted late for credit)
  • Bring a book to read for SSR on Wednesday
    • Book talks/trailers: JL, CR, JV, RS, TR, TH
  • "Letter"/Rhetoric essay in class Thursday - Friday (+ next Monday, if needed):
    • Bring your annotated "Letter" text, the prompt/rubric, some lined paper, and some blue- and/or black-ink pens.
  • Vocab. Quiz #10 in class next Monday 3/19

English 10H:
  • Bring a book to read for SSR on Wednesday
    • Book talks/trailers: RM, CG
  • Research project:
    • Submit your three topic choices using the link on Classroom by class on Wednesday
  • Vocab. Quiz #10 in class Friday
  • Be ready to discuss your Q3 IR book in class on Friday (after the quiz)

Poetry:
  • Work on your poetry (revise/edit/create) -- Poetry Portfolio Check-in #3 due NEXT Friday 3/23 at 3:00 on Classroom 
  • Poetry Analysis Quiz #2 revisions due next Monday 3/19 at 3:00 -- Hand in rubric and resubmit on Classroom when done
  • Finish reading your verse novel + turn in discussion questions (5) on Classroom by class on Friday

Friday, March 2, 2018

Homework 3/5-9

English 10R:
  • Vocab. Quiz #9 in class Monday
  • Vocab. list #10, exercises A-E due in class Thursday
  • "Letter" Claims & RDs Tool (due in class for everyone)/"Letter" Facilitations: 
    • Monday: paragraph 25 
    • Tuesday: paragraphs 26-30
    • Thursday: paragraphs 31-34
    • Friday: paragraphs 35-37 (last one!)
  • Bring a book to read for SSR on Wednesday
    • Book talks/trailers: LJ, JV, JH, SS

English 10H:
  • Vocab. Quiz #9 in class Monday
  • Vocab. list #10, exercises A-E due in class Friday
  • Human Rights Poetry Group Projects:
    • Poet research paragraph + W.C. due Wednesday at 3:00
    • Small-group discussions in class Thursday
  • Bring a book to read for SSR on Wednesday
    • Book talks/trailers: FH, JA
  • Be ready to discuss your Q3 IR book in class next Friday, 3/16

Poetry:
  • Poetry Analysis Quiz #1 revisions due Wednesday at 3:00 (rescheduled due to snow day) -- Hand in rubric and resubmit on Classroom when done
  • Work on your poetry (revise/edit/create) -- Poetry Portfolio Check-in #2 due Friday at 3:00 on Classroom (rescheduled due to snow day)
  • Poetry Analysis Quiz #2 (Figurative Language) in class Thursday
  • Continue reading your verse novel (finish by class next Friday, 3/16)