Hey, sophomores, how do you feel? I hope you enjoyed your first MC pep rally. Most of you really joined in showing your school spirit. GO BLUE & ORANGE!! LET'S WIN, JAGS!!!
You also finished your first major test. I hope you feel CONFIDENT in your performance.
I know that you don't LIKE the English II practice test, but we must PERSEVERE!! We will attempt to finish it next week during the DO NOW time of Wednesday and Friday.
*****Because you are not finished with the English II practice test, we will have to spend part of Friday trying to finish the test. So, you do NOT have to bring any other materials to class on Friday. Be prepared to start as soon as everyone finishes the USAGE TEST.*****
Do Now:
1. Words of the Day
a. ostracism - exclusion from a group
b. perjorative - derogatory, uncomplimentary
2. Teest Prep - PSAT # 7
Objectives/Activities:
1. Discuss Double Negatives
2. English II Practice Test
Homework:
1. Study for Usage TEST.
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08/25/2008
Do Now:
1. Words of the Day
a. inimical - hostile, enemylike
b. propitious - favorable
2. Test Prep - PSAT # 6
Objectives/Activities:
1. Check homework.
2. English II Practice Test
Homework:
1st only
From the Grammar Book--
1. p. 649-650, Ex. 5 -- answers only
2. p. 653, Ex. 7 -- corrections only
3. p. 654-655, Rev. Ex. A & Rev. Ex. B -- answers only
We will spend at least 45 minutes of class working in the practice test for SATP English II.
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08/22/2008
TGIF!!!
Do Now:
1. Copy words of the day
2. Test Prep - PSAT # 5
Objectivies: The students
1. checked homework -- grammar worksheets
2. organized test folders
Homework:
1. MAAN study guide MUST be finished.
2. 1st only -- grammar worksheets
3. 3rd & 4th -- from grammar text
p. 649-650 , Ex 5 -- answers only
p. 653, Ex. 7 -- corrections only
p. 654-655, Review Ex. A and Review Ex. B -- answers only
I received good reports from all the teachers who help cover 3rd & 4th periods on Tuesday. Thank you for your cooperation. Because of my absence on Tuesday afternoon, the classes are a little out of sync. First block did not receive the grammar worksheets, and fourth block did not work on the Much Ado About Nothing study guide. I hope to have all classes on schedule after tomorrow.
Here is a basic list of what has been going on:
1. All summer reading quizzes have been completed.
2. Vocab # 1 quiz has been completed.
3. Life of Pi activity completed.
The assigned homework was to finish the MAAN study guide. However, because 4th block didn't get the study guide until the end of class, I would be unreasonable to expect them to finish it in one night. So, I will be checking ACTS I & II tomorrow.
08/16/2008
Thanks for a great week! Now, you must continue the pace and continue to strive for excellence.
The flashcards now have the words of the day so you should be able to study them for the quiz. Remember that the vocab quiz will inclue list # 1, the synonym clusters(see notes from Wednesday),and the words of the day. The test will be multiple choice, matching, and fill in the blank. Good Luck!!
Do Now:
1. Copy words-of-the-day
a. efficacious - having desired results; effective as a remedy
b. privation - lack of the usual comforts or necessities of life
2. Test Prep # 4 - PSAT
Objectives/Activities: The students . . .
1. checked usage homework
2. completed TFA quiz (1st only)
3. completed BNW quiz (3rd & 4th)
4. completed a group activity for LoP
Homework:
1. study for vocab quiz # 1
2. study for BNW quiz (1st only)
3. bring $10 for SATP workbooks
HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND AND ENCOURAGE YOUR PARENTS TO ATTEND BACK-TO-SCHOOL/OPEN HOUSE ON MONDAY, AUGUST 18, 2008.
Today was another ROCK AND ROLL day. KUDOS for establishing a quick pace here at the beginning of the school year.
The one activity that was not covered in all classes was developing those synonym clusters for the vocabulary quiz. Here are the vocab words and the synonyms that go along with them:
succinct - curt, laconic, terse, pithy
verbose - grandiloquent, garrulous, loquacious, prolix, turgid
diatribe - tirade, harangue, philippic, denunciation, berating
languid - langorous, lethargic, enervated, torpid, phlegmatic
gregarious - convivial, cordial, genial
Do Now:
1. Copy the Word-of-the-Day
a. grandiloquence - lofty, pompous language
b. potable - suitable for drinking
2. Test Prep # 3 PSAT
Objectives/Activities: The students . . .
1. completed pretest
(1st) - MAAN
(3rd & 4th) - TFA
2. discussed usage rules from grammar text
3. (3rd & 4th only) group work - LoP
Homework:
1. complete usage worksheet for accuracy.
2. study for pretest/quiz
(1st) TFA
(3rd & 4th) BNW
We've had two very busy days, and of course, there is no slowing down. Thanks to all of you who have emailed me and registered in the "Notify Me" link. In class, the following activities/objectives were covered:
Do Now:
1. Test Prep # 2
2. Discussed Vocabulary lists
Objectives/Activites: The students . . .
1. completed pretest/quiz on Much Ado About Nothing
2. checked and discussed the rules for Usage Homework # 1
Homework:
1. Study for pretest/quiz on Things Fall Apart
2. Bring Life of Pi to class
In class on Wednesday, after the quiz is finished for TFA, you will complete a group activity for LoP and then work on usage rules (YEA!!)and synonym clusters.
WOW! Everyone did an outstanding job yesterday. From completing the DO NOW to covering the handbook, you all were AWESOME! I hope you are not feeling overwhelmed at the moment. Just relax--over the next few days, you will develop a routine, and you will be fine. I am expecting you to achieve excellence; therefore, you must work diligently--DON'T BE A SLACKER!
Thanks to Chase for responding to the challenge to find the principal parts of "swing."
Welcome to Mrs. Reed's Accelerated English II webpage.
I hope you have had a wonderful summer and are now ready to start a challenging school year.
This webpage will provide assignments and information about what is happening in the class. Please get into the habit of checking daily for updates. In addition, if you will click "Notify Me" at the top of the box and add your email address, you will receive a 100 for a daily grade. This must be done by 8:00 AM, Monday, August 11, 2008.
*****We will spend a great deal of time learning vocabulary. See if you can translate this "P-SAT speak" sentence into everyday use.
Fatuous pedants agglomerate abstruse vocabularies to obfuscate meaning.
Here is a brief look at what we will do on Thursday:
Do Now:
1. Distribute all forms
2. Work Test Prep # 1 (PSAT)
3. Word of the Day
Objectives: Students will. . .
1. Complete all forms
2. Discuss syllabus and expectations
2. Become familiar with class procedures
3. "Get Acquainted"
4. Turn in 5 x 8 book cards (+10 on each test, if cards turned in on first day of class; +5 if turned in on second day of class)
Homework:
1. Study for Much Ado About Nothing pretest
2. Write a short essay on "How I Plan to Achieve Excellence in English"
3. Usage worksheet - overview
4. Parent signature on procedures form
Upcoming due dates and quizzes:
5. Email Mrs. Reed (Notify Me from schoolnotes.com)- (must be done by 8/11)
6. Things Fall Apart pretest - Tuesday, 8/12
7. Brave New World pretest - Thursday, 8/14
8. Parents email to Mrs. Reed (must be done by 8/15)
9. Students email to Mrs. Reed (must be done by 8/15)
10. Vocabulary Quiz # 1 - Tuesday, 8/19
11. Usage Test - Thursday, 8/21
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