Thursday, March 10, 2011

Day 62 (3.11.11) A Day

Objective: Students will be able to: present research
findings on allusions; write paragraphs; learn about archetypes.
Class Activities
  • Homework Log:
    • Log onto Blackboard
    • Go to the Agenda Blog
    • Click on "Daily Homework Log"
  • SUMMATIVE: Transfer answers for "English Puritanism" packet (5 Min.)
  • SUMMATIVE Remediation: Wuthering Heights Chapters 16-25 (10 Min.)
  • Writing: Counter Arguments, and Conclusions
  • Literary Circles
  • Homework:



      1. DUE on Today (3.11.11) A Day: Allusions (More have been assigned.)
      2. DUE on Today (3.11.11) A Day: "English Puritanism" Packet
        • Type Answers to Puritanism question on OpenOffice
        • Come to class with that information.
        • (Blackboard Path: Literature-Literary Time Periods-English Puritanism)
      3. DUE on Tuesday (3.22.11) A Day: SUMMATIVE: Essay ROUGH DRAFT
        1. This should be typed.
        2. Do not print a copy.
      Work collected in class:



      TEKS
      15) Writing/Expository and Procedural Texts. Students write expository and procedural or work-related texts to communicate ideas and information to specific audiences for specific purposes. Students are expected to:
      (A) write an analytical essay of sufficient length that includes:
      (i) effective introductory and concluding paragraphs and a variety of sentence structures;
      (ii) rhetorical devices, and transitions between paragraphs;
      (iii) a clear thesis statement or controlling idea;
      (iv) a clear organizational schema for conveying ideas;
      (v) relevant and substantial evidence and well-chosen details;
      (vi) information on all relevant perspectives and consideration of the validity, reliability, and relevance of primary and secondary sources; and
      (vii) an analysis of views and information that contradict the thesis statement and the evidence presented for it;
      (16) Writing/Persuasive Texts. Students write persuasive texts to influence the attitudes or actions of a specific audience on specific issues. Students are expected to write an argumentative essay (e.g., evaluative essays, proposals) to the appropriate audience that includes:
      (C) an organizing structure appropriate to the purpose, audience, and context;
      (D) information on the complete range of relevant perspectives;
      (E) demonstrated consideration of the validity and reliability of all primary and secondary sources used;
      (F) language attentively crafted to move a disinterested or opposed audience, using specific rhetorical devices to back up assertions (e.g., appeals to logic, emotions, ethical beliefs); and
      (G) an awareness and anticipation of audience response that is reflected in different levels of formality, style, and tone.
      (17) Oral and Written Conventions/Conventions. Students understand the function of and use the conventions of academic language when speaking and writing. Students will continue to apply earlier standards with greater complexity. Students are expected to:
      (A) use and understand the function of different types of clauses and phrases (e.g., adjectival, noun, adverbial clauses and phrases); and
      (B) use a variety of correctly structured sentences (e.g., compound, complex, compound-complex).
      (19) Oral and Written Conventions/Spelling. Students spell correctly. Students are expected to spell correctly, including using various resources to determine and check correct spellings.
      (21) Research/Gathering Sources. Students determine, locate, and explore the full range of relevant sources addressing a research question and systematically record the information they gather. Students are expected to:
      (A) follow the research plan to gather evidence from experts on the topic and texts written for informed audiences in the field, distinguishing between reliable and unreliable sources and avoiding over-reliance on one source;
      (B) systematically organize relevant and accurate information to support central ideas, concepts, and themes, outline ideas into conceptual maps/timelines, and separate factual data from complex inferences; and
      (C) paraphrase, summarize, quote, and accurately cite all researched information according to a standard format (e.g., author, title, page number), differentiating among primary, secondary, and other sources.
      (22) Research/Synthesizing Information. Students clarify research questions and evaluate and synthesize collected information. Students are expected to:
      (B) differentiate between theories and the evidence that supports them and determine whether the evidence found is weak or strong and how that evidence helps create a cogent argument; and
      (23) Research/Organizing and Presenting Ideas. Students organize and present their ideas and information according to the purpose of the research and their audience. Students are expected to synthesize the research into an extended written or oral presentation that:
      (A) provides an analysis that supports and develops personal opinions, as opposed to simply restating existing information;
      (B) uses a variety of formats and rhetorical strategies to argue for the thesis;
      (C) develops an argument that incorporates the complexities of and discrepancies in information from multiple sources and perspectives while anticipating and refuting counter-arguments;
      (D) uses a style manual (e.g., Modern Language Association, Chicago Manual of Style) to document sources and format written materials; and
      (E) is of sufficient length and complexity to address the topic.

      Wednesday, March 9, 2011

      Day 62 (3.10.11) B Day

      Objective: Students will be able to: present research
      findings on allusions; write paragraphs; learn about archetypes;
      study criticism.
      Class Activities
      • Homework Log:
        • Log onto Blackboard
        • Go to the Agenda Blog
        • Click on "Daily Homework Log"
      • SUMMATIVE: Transfer answers for "English Puritanism" packet (5 Min.)
      • SUMMATIVE: Lesson 8 "Matching" (10 Min.)
      • SUMMATIVE: Lessons 7 and 8 Vocabulary Test (20 Min.)
      • SUMMATIVE Remediation: Wuthering Heights Chapters 16-25 (10 Min.)
      • Writing: Paragraphs, Counter Arguments, and Conclusions
      • Literary Circles
      • Homework:



          1. DUE on Today (3.10.11) B Day: Allusions (More have been assigned.)
          2. DUE on Today (3.10.11) A Day: "English Puritanism" Packet
            1. Type Answers to Puritanism question on OpenOffice
            2. Come to class with that information.
            3. (Blackboard Path: Literature-Literary Time Periods-English Puritanism)
          3. DUE on Today (3.10.11) A Day: Copy notes for Sentence Models 14, 15, and 16
          4. DUE on Today (3.10.11) A Day: Vocabulary Lesson 8 Words 6-10 (submit on Blackboard)
          5. DUE on Today (3.10.11) A Day: SUMMATIVE -Vocabulary Lesson 8 "Matching"
          6. DUE on Today (3.10.11) A Day: SUMMATIVE - Vocabulary Lessons 7 and 8
          Work collected in class:
            • Homework Log
            • Allusion: Submit via email to tholmes@irvingisd.net
            • Vocabulary Lesson 8 words 6-10
            • Summative: Vocabulary Lesson 8 "Matching"
            • Summative: Vocabulary Lesson 7 and 8



          TEKS
          15) Writing/Expository and Procedural Texts. Students write expository and procedural or work-related texts to communicate ideas and information to specific audiences for specific purposes. Students are expected to:
          (A) write an analytical essay of sufficient length that includes:
          (i) effective introductory and concluding paragraphs and a variety of sentence structures;
          (ii) rhetorical devices, and transitions between paragraphs;
          (iii) a clear thesis statement or controlling idea;
          (iv) a clear organizational schema for conveying ideas;
          (v) relevant and substantial evidence and well-chosen details;
          (vi) information on all relevant perspectives and consideration of the validity, reliability, and relevance of primary and secondary sources; and
          (vii) an analysis of views and information that contradict the thesis statement and the evidence presented for it;
          (16) Writing/Persuasive Texts. Students write persuasive texts to influence the attitudes or actions of a specific audience on specific issues. Students are expected to write an argumentative essay (e.g., evaluative essays, proposals) to the appropriate audience that includes:
          (C) an organizing structure appropriate to the purpose, audience, and context;
          (D) information on the complete range of relevant perspectives;
          (E) demonstrated consideration of the validity and reliability of all primary and secondary sources used;
          (F) language attentively crafted to move a disinterested or opposed audience, using specific rhetorical devices to back up assertions (e.g., appeals to logic, emotions, ethical beliefs); and
          (G) an awareness and anticipation of audience response that is reflected in different levels of formality, style, and tone.
          (17) Oral and Written Conventions/Conventions. Students understand the function of and use the conventions of academic language when speaking and writing. Students will continue to apply earlier standards with greater complexity. Students are expected to:
          (A) use and understand the function of different types of clauses and phrases (e.g., adjectival, noun, adverbial clauses and phrases); and
          (B) use a variety of correctly structured sentences (e.g., compound, complex, compound-complex).
          (19) Oral and Written Conventions/Spelling. Students spell correctly. Students are expected to spell correctly, including using various resources to determine and check correct spellings.
          (21) Research/Gathering Sources. Students determine, locate, and explore the full range of relevant sources addressing a research question and systematically record the information they gather. Students are expected to:
          (A) follow the research plan to gather evidence from experts on the topic and texts written for informed audiences in the field, distinguishing between reliable and unreliable sources and avoiding over-reliance on one source;
          (B) systematically organize relevant and accurate information to support central ideas, concepts, and themes, outline ideas into conceptual maps/timelines, and separate factual data from complex inferences; and
          (C) paraphrase, summarize, quote, and accurately cite all researched information according to a standard format (e.g., author, title, page number), differentiating among primary, secondary, and other sources.
          (22) Research/Synthesizing Information. Students clarify research questions and evaluate and synthesize collected information. Students are expected to:
          (B) differentiate between theories and the evidence that supports them and determine whether the evidence found is weak or strong and how that evidence helps create a cogent argument; and
          (23) Research/Organizing and Presenting Ideas. Students organize and present their ideas and information according to the purpose of the research and their audience. Students are expected to synthesize the research into an extended written or oral presentation that:
          (A) provides an analysis that supports and develops personal opinions, as opposed to simply restating existing information;
          (B) uses a variety of formats and rhetorical strategies to argue for the thesis;
          (C) develops an argument that incorporates the complexities of and discrepancies in information from multiple sources and perspectives while anticipating and refuting counter-arguments;
          (D) uses a style manual (e.g., Modern Language Association, Chicago Manual of Style) to document sources and format written materials; and
          (E) is of sufficient length and complexity to address the topic.

          Tuesday, March 8, 2011

          Day 61 (3.9.11) A Day

          Objective: Students will be able to: present research
          findings on allusions; write paragraphs; learn about archetypes;
          study criticism.
          Class Activities
          • Homework Log:
            • Log onto Blackboard
            • Go to the Agenda Blog
            • Click on "Daily Homework Log"
          • Transfer answers for "English Renaissance" packet
          • Allusions
          • Archetypes
          • Writing: Paragraphs, Counter Arguments, and Conclusions
          • Literary Circles

            Homework:
          1. DUE on Today (3.9.11) A Day: Allusions (More have been assigned.)
          2. DUE on Friday (3.11.11) A Day: Read "English Puritanism" Packet
            1. Type Answers to Puritanism question on OpenOffice
            2. Come to class with that information.
            3. (Blackboard Path: Literature-Literary Time Periods-English Puritanism)
          3. DUE on Friday (3.11.11) A Day: Copy notes for Sentence Models 14, 15, and 16
          4. DUE on Today (3.9.11) A Day: Vocabulary Lesson 8 Words 6-10 (submit on Blackboard)
          5. DUE on Today (3.9.11) A Day: SUMMATIVE -Vocabulary Lesson 8 "Matching"
          6. DUE on Today (3.9.11) A Day: SUMMATIVE - Vocabulary Lessons 7 and 8
          Work collected in class:
            • Homework Log
            • Allusion: Submit via email to tholmes@irvingisd.net
            • Vocabulary Lesson 8 words 6-10
            • Summative: Vocabulary Lesson 8 "Matching"
            • Summative: Vocabulary Lesson 7 and 8


          TEKS
          15) Writing/Expository and Procedural Texts. Students write expository and procedural or work-related texts to communicate ideas and information to specific audiences for specific purposes. Students are expected to:
          (A) write an analytical essay of sufficient length that includes:
          (i) effective introductory and concluding paragraphs and a variety of sentence structures;
          (ii) rhetorical devices, and transitions between paragraphs;
          (iii) a clear thesis statement or controlling idea;
          (iv) a clear organizational schema for conveying ideas;
          (v) relevant and substantial evidence and well-chosen details;
          (vi) information on all relevant perspectives and consideration of the validity, reliability, and relevance of primary and secondary sources; and
          (vii) an analysis of views and information that contradict the thesis statement and the evidence presented for it;
          (16) Writing/Persuasive Texts. Students write persuasive texts to influence the attitudes or actions of a specific audience on specific issues. Students are expected to write an argumentative essay (e.g., evaluative essays, proposals) to the appropriate audience that includes:
          (C) an organizing structure appropriate to the purpose, audience, and context;
          (D) information on the complete range of relevant perspectives;
          (E) demonstrated consideration of the validity and reliability of all primary and secondary sources used;
          (F) language attentively crafted to move a disinterested or opposed audience, using specific rhetorical devices to back up assertions (e.g., appeals to logic, emotions, ethical beliefs); and
          (G) an awareness and anticipation of audience response that is reflected in different levels of formality, style, and tone.
          (17) Oral and Written Conventions/Conventions. Students understand the function of and use the conventions of academic language when speaking and writing. Students will continue to apply earlier standards with greater complexity. Students are expected to:
          (A) use and understand the function of different types of clauses and phrases (e.g., adjectival, noun, adverbial clauses and phrases); and
          (B) use a variety of correctly structured sentences (e.g., compound, complex, compound-complex).
          (19) Oral and Written Conventions/Spelling. Students spell correctly. Students are expected to spell correctly, including using various resources to determine and check correct spellings.
          (21) Research/Gathering Sources. Students determine, locate, and explore the full range of relevant sources addressing a research question and systematically record the information they gather. Students are expected to:
          (A) follow the research plan to gather evidence from experts on the topic and texts written for informed audiences in the field, distinguishing between reliable and unreliable sources and avoiding over-reliance on one source;
          (B) systematically organize relevant and accurate information to support central ideas, concepts, and themes, outline ideas into conceptual maps/timelines, and separate factual data from complex inferences; and
          (C) paraphrase, summarize, quote, and accurately cite all researched information according to a standard format (e.g., author, title, page number), differentiating among primary, secondary, and other sources.
          (22) Research/Synthesizing Information. Students clarify research questions and evaluate and synthesize collected information. Students are expected to:
          (B) differentiate between theories and the evidence that supports them and determine whether the evidence found is weak or strong and how that evidence helps create a cogent argument; and
          (23) Research/Organizing and Presenting Ideas. Students organize and present their ideas and information according to the purpose of the research and their audience. Students are expected to synthesize the research into an extended written or oral presentation that:
          (A) provides an analysis that supports and develops personal opinions, as opposed to simply restating existing information;
          (B) uses a variety of formats and rhetorical strategies to argue for the thesis;
          (C) develops an argument that incorporates the complexities of and discrepancies in information from multiple sources and perspectives while anticipating and refuting counter-arguments;
          (D) uses a style manual (e.g., Modern Language Association, Chicago Manual of Style) to document sources and format written materials; and
          (E) is of sufficient length and complexity to address the topic.

          Day 61 (3.8.11) B Day

          Objective: Students will be able to: present research
          findings on allusions; write paragraphs; learn about archetypes;
          study criticism.
          Class Activities
          • Homework Log:
            • Log onto Blackboard
            • Go to the Agenda Blog
            • Click on "Daily Homework Log"
          • Transfer answers for "English Renaissance" packet
          • Allusions
          • Archetypes
          • Writing: Paragraphs
          • Wuthering Heights Criticism Project
          • Literary Circles
          • Homework:
          1. DUE on Today (3.8.11) B Day: Allusions (More have been assigned.)
          2. DUE on Thursday (3.10.11) B Day: Read "English Puritanism" Packet
            1. Type Answers to Puritanism question on OpenOffice
            2. Come to class with that information.
            3. (Blackboard Path: Literature-Literary Time Periods-English Puritanism)
          3. DUE on Thursday (3.10.11) B Day: Copy notes for Sentence Models 14, 15, and 16
          4. DUE on Thursday (3.10.11) B Day: Vocabulary Lesson 8 Words 6-10 (submit on Blackboard)
          5. DUE on Thursday (3.10.11) B Day: SUMMATIVE -Vocabulary Lesson 8 "Matching"
          6. DUE on Thursday (3.10.11) B Day: SUMMATIVE - Vocabulary Lessons 7 and 8
          Work collected in class:
            • Homework Log


          TEKS
          15) Writing/Expository and Procedural Texts. Students write expository and procedural or work-related texts to communicate ideas and information to specific audiences for specific purposes. Students are expected to:
          (A) write an analytical essay of sufficient length that includes:
          (i) effective introductory and concluding paragraphs and a variety of sentence structures;
          (ii) rhetorical devices, and transitions between paragraphs;
          (iii) a clear thesis statement or controlling idea;
          (iv) a clear organizational schema for conveying ideas;
          (v) relevant and substantial evidence and well-chosen details;
          (vi) information on all relevant perspectives and consideration of the validity, reliability, and relevance of primary and secondary sources; and
          (vii) an analysis of views and information that contradict the thesis statement and the evidence presented for it;
          (16) Writing/Persuasive Texts. Students write persuasive texts to influence the attitudes or actions of a specific audience on specific issues. Students are expected to write an argumentative essay (e.g., evaluative essays, proposals) to the appropriate audience that includes:
          (C) an organizing structure appropriate to the purpose, audience, and context;
          (D) information on the complete range of relevant perspectives;
          (E) demonstrated consideration of the validity and reliability of all primary and secondary sources used;
          (F) language attentively crafted to move a disinterested or opposed audience, using specific rhetorical devices to back up assertions (e.g., appeals to logic, emotions, ethical beliefs); and
          (G) an awareness and anticipation of audience response that is reflected in different levels of formality, style, and tone.
          (17) Oral and Written Conventions/Conventions. Students understand the function of and use the conventions of academic language when speaking and writing. Students will continue to apply earlier standards with greater complexity. Students are expected to:
          (A) use and understand the function of different types of clauses and phrases (e.g., adjectival, noun, adverbial clauses and phrases); and
          (B) use a variety of correctly structured sentences (e.g., compound, complex, compound-complex).
          (19) Oral and Written Conventions/Spelling. Students spell correctly. Students are expected to spell correctly, including using various resources to determine and check correct spellings.
          (21) Research/Gathering Sources. Students determine, locate, and explore the full range of relevant sources addressing a research question and systematically record the information they gather. Students are expected to:
          (A) follow the research plan to gather evidence from experts on the topic and texts written for informed audiences in the field, distinguishing between reliable and unreliable sources and avoiding over-reliance on one source;
          (B) systematically organize relevant and accurate information to support central ideas, concepts, and themes, outline ideas into conceptual maps/timelines, and separate factual data from complex inferences; and
          (C) paraphrase, summarize, quote, and accurately cite all researched information according to a standard format (e.g., author, title, page number), differentiating among primary, secondary, and other sources.
          (22) Research/Synthesizing Information. Students clarify research questions and evaluate and synthesize collected information. Students are expected to:
          (B) differentiate between theories and the evidence that supports them and determine whether the evidence found is weak or strong and how that evidence helps create a cogent argument; and
          (23) Research/Organizing and Presenting Ideas. Students organize and present their ideas and information according to the purpose of the research and their audience. Students are expected to synthesize the research into an extended written or oral presentation that:
          (A) provides an analysis that supports and develops personal opinions, as opposed to simply restating existing information;
          (B) uses a variety of formats and rhetorical strategies to argue for the thesis;
          (C) develops an argument that incorporates the complexities of and discrepancies in information from multiple sources and perspectives while anticipating and refuting counter-arguments;
          (D) uses a style manual (e.g., Modern Language Association, Chicago Manual of Style) to document sources and format written materials; and
          (E) is of sufficient length and complexity to address the topic.

          Monday, March 7, 2011

          Day 60 (3.7.11) A Day

          Objective: Students will be able to: present research
          findings on allusions; write outlines; learn about archetypes;
          study criticism.
          Class Activities
          • Homework Log:
            • Log onto Blackboard
            • Go to the Agenda Blog
            • Click on "Daily Homework Log"
          • Allusions
          • Archetypes
          • Writing: Outlining
          • Wuthering Heights Criticism Project Introduction
          Homework:
          1. DUE on Today (3.7.11) A Day: Allusions (More have been assigned.)
          2. DUE on Wednesday (3.7.11) A Day: Read "English Renaissance" Packet
            1. Type Answers to Renaissance question on OpenOffice
            2. Come to class with that information.
            3. (Blackboard Path: Literature-Literary Time Periods-The Renaissance)
          3. DUE on Wednesday (3.9.11) A Day: Copy notes for Sentence Models 14, 15, and 16
          4. DUE on Wednesday (3.9.11) A Day: Vocabulary Lesson 8 Words 6-10 (submit on Blackboard)
          5. DUE on Wednesday (3.9.11) A Day: SUMMATIVE -Vocabulary Lesson 8 "Matching"
          6. DUE on Wednesday (3.9.11) A Day: SUMMATIVE - Vocabulary Lessons 7 and 8
              Work collected in class:
                • Homework Log
              TEKS
              15) Writing/Expository and Procedural Texts. Students write expository and procedural or work-related texts to communicate ideas and information to specific audiences for specific purposes. Students are expected to:
              (A) write an analytical essay of sufficient length that includes:
              (i) effective introductory and concluding paragraphs and a variety of sentence structures;
              (ii) rhetorical devices, and transitions between paragraphs;
              (iii) a clear thesis statement or controlling idea;
              (iv) a clear organizational schema for conveying ideas;
              (v) relevant and substantial evidence and well-chosen details;
              (vi) information on all relevant perspectives and consideration of the validity, reliability, and relevance of primary and secondary sources; and
              (vii) an analysis of views and information that contradict the thesis statement and the evidence presented for it;
              (16) Writing/Persuasive Texts. Students write persuasive texts to influence the attitudes or actions of a specific audience on specific issues. Students are expected to write an argumentative essay (e.g., evaluative essays, proposals) to the appropriate audience that includes:
              (C) an organizing structure appropriate to the purpose, audience, and context;
              (D) information on the complete range of relevant perspectives;
              (E) demonstrated consideration of the validity and reliability of all primary and secondary sources used;
              (F) language attentively crafted to move a disinterested or opposed audience, using specific rhetorical devices to back up assertions (e.g., appeals to logic, emotions, ethical beliefs); and
              (G) an awareness and anticipation of audience response that is reflected in different levels of formality, style, and tone.
              (17) Oral and Written Conventions/Conventions. Students understand the function of and use the conventions of academic language when speaking and writing. Students will continue to apply earlier standards with greater complexity. Students are expected to:
              (A) use and understand the function of different types of clauses and phrases (e.g., adjectival, noun, adverbial clauses and phrases); and
              (B) use a variety of correctly structured sentences (e.g., compound, complex, compound-complex).
              (19) Oral and Written Conventions/Spelling. Students spell correctly. Students are expected to spell correctly, including using various resources to determine and check correct spellings.
              (21) Research/Gathering Sources. Students determine, locate, and explore the full range of relevant sources addressing a research question and systematically record the information they gather. Students are expected to:
              (A) follow the research plan to gather evidence from experts on the topic and texts written for informed audiences in the field, distinguishing between reliable and unreliable sources and avoiding over-reliance on one source;
              (B) systematically organize relevant and accurate information to support central ideas, concepts, and themes, outline ideas into conceptual maps/timelines, and separate factual data from complex inferences; and
              (C) paraphrase, summarize, quote, and accurately cite all researched information according to a standard format (e.g., author, title, page number), differentiating among primary, secondary, and other sources.
              (22) Research/Synthesizing Information. Students clarify research questions and evaluate and synthesize collected information. Students are expected to:
              (B) differentiate between theories and the evidence that supports them and determine whether the evidence found is weak or strong and how that evidence helps create a cogent argument; and
              (23) Research/Organizing and Presenting Ideas. Students organize and present their ideas and information according to the purpose of the research and their audience. Students are expected to synthesize the research into an extended written or oral presentation that:
              (A) provides an analysis that supports and develops personal opinions, as opposed to simply restating existing information;
              (B) uses a variety of formats and rhetorical strategies to argue for the thesis;
              (C) develops an argument that incorporates the complexities of and discrepancies in information from multiple sources and perspectives while anticipating and refuting counter-arguments;
              (D) uses a style manual (e.g., Modern Language Association, Chicago Manual of Style) to document sources and format written materials; and
              (E) is of sufficient length and complexity to address the topic.