This is going to be a fantastic year and I look forward to working with all of you in reaching your fullest potential. All assignments will be posted on Schoolnotes (accessed from Ellis Tech's main page under teacher web pages) and you will also receive a hard copy of the syllabus at the beginning of each cycle.
Classroom Guidelines in addition to the policies in the Student/Parent Handbook:
CLASSROOM PROCEDURES
1. Be IN your seat with all materials BEFORE the bell
rings. Don't ask to go back to your locker.
2. One person speaking; all others listening.
3. Push chairs under the tables and clean up after yourself.
4. Class work is quiet time for all.
CLASS NEEDS (MATERIALS)
1. You will need a 3-ring binder or notebook with pockets (for
handouts and taking notes).
2. Pens and pencils for writing. Any color ink is fine.
3. Your agenda and ID for leaving the room.
4. A positive, respectful attitude everyday for all.
Thanks!
Grading Policy
1. HOMEWORK: 10%: (Note) one day late will result in a
loss of 10 points. Per student handbook, every day of
absence yields two days for make up.
2. TRIMESTER ASSESSMENTS: 10%
3. QUIZZES: 15% This applies to announced and/or
pop quizzes.
4 IN-CLASS WORK: 35%
5. TESTS/PROJECTS/PRESENTATIONS: 40%
(Late projects/presentations will lose 5 points per day up
to a total of 20 points off the grade given, not off 100
points.)
6. CLASS PARTICIPATION: Participation is a positive
direction for your grade. It is only meant to enhance your
grade. It will not be used to penalize your grade.
Your final grade in English will be determined using 90% of the grade earned in class combined with 10% of the DWA for each trimester.
My signature attests that I understand these grading policies and will abide by them although I may not agree with them.
Cycle B: November 12th – December 2nd 2008
Objectives- SWBAT: 1) Develop, compose, and revise a persuasive essay; 2) Practice test passages from released CAPT Editing & Revising; 3) Practice test passages from released CAPT Reading for Information; 4) Complete DWA #1 Assessment
11/17 – 11/18: Writer's Workshop: Writing a Persuasive Essay
(p. 294-298)
Read "Music to Whose Ears?" and complete Writer's Model Think Sheet
The Possibilities are Endless: Issues, Issues, and More Issues
Homework: Choose Your Issue Assignment (due tomorrow)
11/25: Editing and Publishing: Improve Your Persuasive Essay Handout
Final Drafts are due on Monday 12/1
Hand in all drafts including: first, revised, edited, and final copy
11/26: SHORTENED DAY SCHEDULE
In-class Language Arts Activity
12/1: Final Drafts of Persuasive Essay are due today!
12/2: CAPT Reading for Information Overview & Practice Test
Cycle B: October 9th- 24th 2008
Understanding Theme in Literature
Unit Selection: "Catch the Moon" by Judith Ortiz Cofer
10/9: Quickwrite ~ Conformity and Change
Two-Column Notes: "Theme: What Does It Mean?" (p. 230-232)
HOMEWORK: The Most Important Word: Recognizing Theme Handout (due tomorrow)
10/10: Review Literature Circle Roles and Designate Groups
LINCS Cards: Vocabulary Development (p. 223)
Meet the Writer (p. 240)
10/ 13 & 10/14: NO SCHOOL ~ ENJOY THE LONG WEEKEND!
10/15 – 10/16: Participate in Literature Circles: "Catch the Moon" (p. 234 - 240)
Text Connections Handouts (to be completed while reading)
Vocabulary and Comprehension Handout (due 10/16)
Theme Map Handout (quiz grade = due 10/16)
10/17: Literature Circle Presentations
Individual & Peer Evaluation Sheets
10/20: Overview of CAPT Response to Literature Questions & Rubric
Strategies Galore for CAPT
Review CAPT Response to Literature Exemplars for “Catch the Moon”
10/21: Review & Discuss Completed Text Connections Handouts
Timed In-Class Writing of Response to CAPT Questions 1 & 2
(scored 0-6)
10/22: Review & Discuss Completed Text Connections Handouts
Timed In-Class Writing of Response to CAPT Questions 3 & 4
(scored 0-6)
10/23: Peer Review of CAPT Responses: 1) Write one positive and one room-for-improvement comment for each response. 2) Score each response using the CAPT rubric.3) Write out and sign your name.
10/24: Summarizing with Bio-Poem Handout: “Catch the Moon” Characters
Cycle B: September 9th – 23rd
Unit Theme: Relationships
Unit Theme Introduction: "Everyday Use" by Alice Walker
Literary Focus: Characterization
9/9: Good News!
Review and Discuss Classroom Guidelines
Overview of Curriculum, Textbook, and Writing Portfolio
Getting to Know You: "Knock! Knock!" Page
Contact Cards
9/10: Discussion/Creation of Class Social Contract
Journal Topics/ Rubric and Writing Prompts
9/11: Plot, Setting, and Characterization Review
In-Class Writing Journal Entry: CAPT Response to Literature
What is your definition of good literature?
9/12: Elements of Literature: Characterization Two-Column Notes (p. 74-75)
Vocabulary Development: LINCS Cards (p. 76)
Homework: Family History Handout (due 9/15)
9/15: Review Family History Handout – Open Class Discussion
Meet the Writer (p. 83)
Quickwrite: Make the Connection
9/18: Review Holt Readers
"I Am From" Poem Format and Examples
Review for "Everyday Use" Test
9/19: "Everyday Use" Test
In-class rough drafting of "I Am From" Poems (due 9/23)
9/22: Review "Everyday Use" test
Edit and Revise “I Am From” Poems
9/23: “I Am From” Poems due today ~ Class Sharing of Poems
10th Grade English ~ Mrs. Schlehofer
Cycle B: May 6th – 16th 2008
A Raisin in the Sun by Lorraine Hansberry
SWABT: 1) Describe, interpret and evaluate classical and contemporary fictional texts from different cultures in order to construct meaning, extend understanding, and demonstrate appreciation. 2) Develop and enhance vocabulary comprehension; 3) Make connections and predictions while reading; 4) Engage in before, during, and after reading strategies including: Reader Response Journals, Character Charts, and Reflective Writing Responses. 5) Compare and contrast the written and movie versions of the play.
5/6: Review play and return completed assignments
Finish reading Act Two
5/7: Act Two Making Meanings (questions 1-9)
Continue working on Readers’ Logs and Character Charts
5/8: Overview of Act Three Play Notes
Review Vocabulary in Act Three
Begin Reading Act Three
Vocabulary Handout (due Friday 5/9)
5/12: Finish reading Act Three
Act Three: Making Connections Essay Prompt (see handout)
5/13: Readers’ Logs and Character Charts are due TODAY!
Dream House Writing Assignment (see handout)
Review for Test
5/14: A Raisin in the Sun Test
5/14– 5/16: In-class viewing of A Raisin in the Sun
Your Final Thoughts Journal Entry
10th Grade English ~ Mrs. Schlehofer
Cycle B: April 3 - 22nd 2008 (including April vacation)
Our Pay It Forward Project will continue during this cycle.
Objectives- SWBAT: 1) Read, discuss and respond critically to the play A Raisin in the Sun by Lorraine Hansberry. 2) Apply before, during, and after strategies to facilitate comprehension of the historical and literary context of the play. 3) Develop vocabulary comprehension to gain an understanding of the author's choice of words and their impact on the play. 4) Participate in individual, small-group and whole class activities, discussions and assessments related to: organizing information, making predictions, evaluating cause and effect, and applying knowledge of the various literary elements discovered while reading the play.
4/3: Pay It Forward Project
Financial Planning: Small-group Activity
Overview of A Raisin in the Sun and Meet the Writer - Lorraine Hansberry
Review of Glossary and Vocabulary Handout
Homework due on 4/4/08: Select 10 words from the list and generate an original (COMPLETE) sentence.
4/4 & 4/7: Play Notes: Act One (handout provided)
Meet the Characters - Select Roles
Reader's Log and Character Analysis Assignments (handouts provided)
In-class Reading of Act One, Scene 1 (p. 3 - 26)
Time will be provided to work on Reader's Log and Character Analysis Assignments.
4/8 - 4/9: In-class reading of Act One, Scene 2 (p. 27 - 43)
Time will be provided to work on Reader's Log and Character Analysis Assignments.
4/10: Making Meanings: Act One Assignment Questions 1-8
This assignment will be collected by the end of the class.
4/11: Play Notes: Act Two (handout provided)
Making Connections and Predictions (to be collected by the end of the class)
Describe the House of Your Dreams (handout provided)
4/21 - 4/22: Review Play Notes - Act Two
In-class reading of Act Two, Scenes 1 - 3 (p. 45 - 86)
Making Meanings: Act Two Assignment Questions 1 - 9
ENJOY APRIL VACATION
CAPT CYCLE: February 27th- March 18th 2008
We will meet 1st period before CAPT Testing. Please listen for instructions as to which schedule to follow.
2/27: Return all assignments- Review Writing Portfolios- Make-up Day
2/28: Two-Column Notes: The History of English (p. 515-519 Holt Handbook)
2/29: Quiz: History of English (100 points)
3/3: Small-group Activity: Read Letters to Other 10th Graders Taking CAPT
Open Forum: Questions, Comments, Concerns about CAPT
Review Strategies and "Buzz Words"
3/4: CAPT Testing
Story Time: I will aloud read the short story "Little by Little" by Jean Little. You will be given a writing prompt related to the "power of words" to complete a journal entry. (20 points)
3/5: CAPT Testing (Shortened Day Schedule)
Spelling Bee
3/6: CAPT Testing (Shortened Day Schedule)
Charades
3/7: Pay It Forward (Character Web Graphic Organizer)
3/10: Pay It Forward (continued)
3/11: CAPT Testing
3/12: CAPT Testing (Shortened Day Schedule)
3/13: CAPT Testing (Shortened Day Schedule)
3/14: CAPT Science III
Symbolic Recipe Writing Activity
3/17: Pay It Forward Writing Assignment
3/18: Pay It Forward Writing Assignment
B Cycle: February 1-8, 2008
Understanding Theme in Literature
Literary Focus: Analyze Theme and Character
Unit Selection: "Catch the Moon" by Judith Ortiz Cofer
ALL sections will be taking the CAPT Reading for Information Practice Test during their double period.
2/1: Return Persuasive Essays
CAPT Reading for Information Overview
2/4: Review Two-Column Notes: Discovering Theme
Making Generalizations: Change is Difficult Quickwrite
Meet the Writer (p. 240)
HOMEWORK- LINCS Cards: Vocabulary Development (p. 223)
Section 5: CAPT Reading for Information Practice Test
2/5: Review Text Connections Handout
Read "Catch the Moon" (p. 223-240)
Section 6: CAPT Reading for Information Practice Test
2/6: Complete Handouts: Text-Connections, Theme Map,
and Vocabulary Comprehension (all due by Thursday 2/7)
2/7: Biopoems for Characters in "Catch the Moon"
Section 7: CAPT Reading for Information Practice Test
2/8: Exit Ticket Writing Prompts
Section 8: CAPT Reading for Information Practice Test
Enjoy your February vacation!
B Cycle: December 4th ¡V 11th, 2007
This is our last cycle before Winter Vacation. All sections will finish and present their Literature Circle stories to the class. We will review the results of the first trimester DWTA and continue to prepare for CAPT by taking a practice test on Editing & Revising. Keep up the good work and stay focused!
12/4: Continue Working on Literature Circles
12/5: Literature Circle Presentations for All Sections
Review and Discuss DWTA Trimester One Exam Results
12/6:
(Shortened Day Schedule) SHOP FAIR TONIGHT
Analyze Exemplars from ¡§Just Lather, That¡¦s All¡¨
Overview: Elements of Literature
Two-Column Notes: Theme (p. 230-231)
12/7: Quiz on Theme, Plot and Setting
Steps to a Theme Chart (100 points)
Homework: Generate Your Definition of Good Literature (100 points)
Due on Monday 12/10
12/10: Review Definitions of Good Literature
Overview of CAPT Editing & Revising Practice Test
12/11: CAPT Editing & Revising Practice Test (25 minutes)
Wishing you all everything that you could possibly wish for while you enjoy a happy, safe, and relaxing Winter Vacation. I¡¦ll see you in January of 2008!
Cycle B: November 6 - 14th 2007
Trimester One Assessment
Literature Circles (small-group activity)
Join In: Multiethnic Short Stories
By Outstanding Writers for Young Adults
11/6: Return All Work- Discuss CAPT Questions
Discuss Trimester One Assessment Requirements
Overview of Literature Circles Roles & Responsibilities
11/7: Trimester One Assessment- Section 5 (Part 1)
All other sections begin reading stories for Literature Circles
11/8: Trimester One Assessment- Section 7 (Double Period)
Section 5: Complete Trimester One Assessment
All other sections: Continue Literature Circles
11/9: Trimester One Assessment: Section 8 (Double Period)
All other sections: Continue Literature Circles
11/12: NO SCHOOL (Veterans' Day)
11/13: Trimester One Assessment: Section 6 (Double Period)
All other sections: Literature Circles Presentations
11/14: All sections- Literature Circle Presentations
Trimester One Assessment Revisions
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6/5: Return all work and review portfolio requirements
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6/11: Section 8 DWTA Exam (Part 1)
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6/12: SECTION 7 DWTA Exam
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6/13: FIELD DAY (dress for the weather)
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6/16 - 6/20: All sections will work on vocabulary and FUN language arts activities.
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Please note SHORTENED DAYS on 6/18, 6/19, 6/20
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ENJOY YOUR SUMMER VACATION!
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