Word on the Street http://wordonthestreet.edublogs.org Just another Edublogs.org weblog Fri, 11 Dec 2009 13:49:46 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.2 en hourly 1 Friday in Class http://wordonthestreet.edublogs.org/2009/12/11/friday-in-class-15/ http://wordonthestreet.edublogs.org/2009/12/11/friday-in-class-15/#comments Fri, 11 Dec 2009 13:49:46 +0000 wordonthestreet http://wordonthestreet.edublogs.org/?p=560 Today all students took the Harmony & Discord I Unit Test.

Rough Drafts are due at the beginning of class on Monday, December 14.

  • Four pages
  • Skip lines
  • Front only
]]> http://wordonthestreet.edublogs.org/2009/12/11/friday-in-class-15/feed/ 0 Thursday in Class http://wordonthestreet.edublogs.org/2009/12/10/thursday-in-class-13/ http://wordonthestreet.edublogs.org/2009/12/10/thursday-in-class-13/#comments Thu, 10 Dec 2009 14:45:58 +0000 wordonthestreet http://wordonthestreet.edublogs.org/?p=557 All Classes worked on the rough drafts of the character analysis essays.

Homework:

  • Study for Harmony & Discord I Unit Test Friday, Dec. 11
  • Rough Draft due at the beginning of class Monday, Dec. 14. Rough draft should be four pages, front only, skipping lines.
  • Final Essay due at the beginning of class Wedesday, Dec. 16.
]]> http://wordonthestreet.edublogs.org/2009/12/10/thursday-in-class-13/feed/ 0 Wednesday in Class http://wordonthestreet.edublogs.org/2009/12/09/wednesday-in-class-13/ http://wordonthestreet.edublogs.org/2009/12/09/wednesday-in-class-13/#comments Wed, 09 Dec 2009 17:57:13 +0000 wordonthestreet http://wordonthestreet.edublogs.org/?p=542 We discussed the character analysis essay requirements and evaluation critiera (pp. 254-256) and analyzed a sample student essay (pp. 257-258).

On-level classes were given the following:

character analysis outline

Prewriting Character Analysis

Rubric Character Analysis Fall 09

Essay Format

Check list

Advanced Classes were given the following:

Prewriting Character Analysis

character analysis outline adv

Essay Format

Rubric Adv Character Analysis Fall 09

Adv Check list

Homework:

  • Complete Graphic Organizer: Planning your Character Analysis
  • Study for Harmony & Discord Test I Friday, December 11

Thursday students will have all period to work on the rough drafts.  Completed rough drafts are due at the beginning of class on Monday, December 14.  Rough Draft Requirements:

  • Minimum 4 pages, skipping lines
  • front only
  • highlight thesis statement
  • highlight topic sentence in each paragraph
  • Due Monday, Dec. 14
]]> http://wordonthestreet.edublogs.org/2009/12/09/wednesday-in-class-13/feed/ 0 Tuesday in Class http://wordonthestreet.edublogs.org/2009/12/08/tuesday-in-class-16/ http://wordonthestreet.edublogs.org/2009/12/08/tuesday-in-class-16/#comments Tue, 08 Dec 2009 23:21:43 +0000 wordonthestreet http://wordonthestreet.edublogs.org/?p=540 Students took the end of semester checkpoints post-test.

]]> http://wordonthestreet.edublogs.org/2009/12/08/tuesday-in-class-16/feed/ 0 Coming Attractions http://wordonthestreet.edublogs.org/2009/12/07/coming-attractions-2/ http://wordonthestreet.edublogs.org/2009/12/07/coming-attractions-2/#comments Mon, 07 Dec 2009 23:00:34 +0000 wordonthestreet http://wordonthestreet.edublogs.org/?p=538 Here is the tentative schedule for the rest of the semester:

Tuesday, 12/8 Checkpoints 1st Semester Post Test
Wednesday, 12/9 Read and Discuss pp. 254-258

Discuss Sample and Evaluation Criteria

HW

  • Choose Character
  • Complete “Prewriting: Planning Your Character Analysis Essay”
Thursday, 12/10 Discuss and distribute:

  • Rubric and Checklist
  • Formatting your Essay

Work on Rough Draft

  • Minimum 4 pages, skipping lines
  • front only
  • highlight thesis statement
  • highlight topic sentence in each paragraph
  • Due Monday, Dec. 14
Friday, 12/11 Harmony & Discord Unit Test
Monday, 12/14 Peer Edit Essay

Self-evalation

Revise

Remind about format for turning in/checklist!

Essays due Wednesday, Dec. 16
Tuesday, 12/15 Watch Anne Frank movie
Wednesday, 12/16 Collect Essays

Watch Anne Frank movie
Thursday, 12/17 Watch Anne Frank movie
Friday, 12/18 Checkpoints Second Semester Pre-test
]]> http://wordonthestreet.edublogs.org/2009/12/07/coming-attractions-2/feed/ 0 Monday in Class http://wordonthestreet.edublogs.org/2009/12/07/monday-in-class-17/ http://wordonthestreet.edublogs.org/2009/12/07/monday-in-class-17/#comments Mon, 07 Dec 2009 20:23:44 +0000 wordonthestreet http://wordonthestreet.edublogs.org/?p=531 All Classes – Reviewed for Checkpoints First Semester Post-test today.  Students have been given a study guide and practice exercises to help them prepare.

We also reviewed characterization (pp. 106-107) to help students prepare for their semester end essay – a character analysis of a character from a selection we have read this semester. Adv. Character List On-level Character List 

Homework:

  • Study for Checkpoints Test Tuesday, December 8.
  • Students must complete two Character Analysis Charts.  This will be due at the beginning of class on Wednesday.
  • Students should continue to study for the Harmony & Discord Unit Test on Friday, December 11. Anne Frank Study guide questions
]]> http://wordonthestreet.edublogs.org/2009/12/07/monday-in-class-17/feed/ 0 Wednesday in Class http://wordonthestreet.edublogs.org/2009/12/02/wednesday-in-class-12/ http://wordonthestreet.edublogs.org/2009/12/02/wednesday-in-class-12/#comments Wed, 02 Dec 2009 16:14:41 +0000 wordonthestreet http://wordonthestreet.edublogs.org/?p=526 All classes are wrapping up the reading and discussion of The Diary of Anne Frank.

1st period – p. 407

7th period – Finished the play

8th period – Finished the play

3rd period - Finished the play

4th period – Bottom of p. 406

]]> http://wordonthestreet.edublogs.org/2009/12/02/wednesday-in-class-12/feed/ 0 Tuesday in Class http://wordonthestreet.edublogs.org/2009/12/01/tuesday-in-class-15/ http://wordonthestreet.edublogs.org/2009/12/01/tuesday-in-class-15/#comments Tue, 01 Dec 2009 16:14:17 +0000 wordonthestreet http://wordonthestreet.edublogs.org/?p=519 All Classes – We discussed the assessment schedule for the remainder of the semester.

  • Tuesday, December 8 – End of Semester Checkpoints Test.  Study Guide distributed.
  • Friday, December 11 – Harmony & Discord Test.  See below for information specific to each class regarding this test.
  • Wednesday, December 16 – Character Analysis Due.  We will begin working in class on this essay no later than Monday, December 7.  More information to come on this assignment.
  • Friday, December 18 – 2nd Semester Checkpoints Pre-test.  This will not count as a grade.

We also read and Discussed The Diary of Anne Frank  Act Two Scene 1 (pp. 387-395).

On-Level Classes – Harmony and Discord Test I – The Diary of Anne Frank

  • Comprehension
  • Words to Own
  • Characterization
  • Literary Element – Flashback
  • Literary Element – Irony
  • Dramatic Elements of the Play
    • Exposition
    • Conflict
    • Complications
    • Climax
    • Resolution
    • Characters in Crisis

Advanced Classes – Harmony and Discord – Test I: Includes ”Drama: Literature in Action” (pp. 340-341), The Diary of Anne Frank (pp. 342-408), and “A Tragedy Revealed” (pp. 417-432).

  • Comprehension
  • Words to Own
  • Characterization including motivations and differences in coping strategies
  • Literary Element – Flashback
  • Literary Element – Irony
  • Reading Skill – Using Prior Knowledge
  • Dramatic Elements of the Play
    • Exposition
    • Conflict
    • Complications
    • Climax
    • Resolution
    • Characters in Crisis
]]> http://wordonthestreet.edublogs.org/2009/12/01/tuesday-in-class-15/feed/ 0 Monday in Class http://wordonthestreet.edublogs.org/2009/11/30/monday-in-class-16/ http://wordonthestreet.edublogs.org/2009/11/30/monday-in-class-16/#comments Mon, 30 Nov 2009 17:30:49 +0000 wordonthestreet http://wordonthestreet.edublogs.org/?p=515 All Classes – Read through p. 385 of The Diary of Anne Frank.

Homework:

  • The last five words-to-own and their definitions on the back of your Anne Frank Words-to-Own Bookmark
  • p. 386 Reading Check a and b (both parts) and Questions #1-7.  Answer in complete sentences!
]]> http://wordonthestreet.edublogs.org/2009/11/30/monday-in-class-16/feed/ 0 Tuesday in Class http://wordonthestreet.edublogs.org/2009/11/24/tuesday-in-class-14/ http://wordonthestreet.edublogs.org/2009/11/24/tuesday-in-class-14/#comments Tue, 24 Nov 2009 14:53:25 +0000 wordonthestreet http://wordonthestreet.edublogs.org/?p=504 We read aloud from The Diary of Anne Frank.  Below is how far each class got in the screenplay.  If you were absent, please read as far as your class read in class so you do not fall behind.

1st Period – Read to p. 382

7th Period – Read to p. 383.

8th Period – Read to p. 382.

3rd Period – Read to p. 383.

4th Period – Read to p. 382.

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