Wednesday, November 30, 2016

"B Day" - Wednesday, November 30, 2016

Today in English: 
Objective: 
I will learn about argumentative writing.

Agenda: 
Warm Up: Argument Writing Insert
Elements of Argument Writing Insert
Distinguishing Face from Opinion Video 
Opinion, Claim, Argument Worksheet
Close Reader: "The Outsider" Pg. 21-30

Homework: 
Study Argumentative Writing Vocab (Review Warm Up: Argumentative Writing)
Planner Check sometime this week!

Slides for English 11/30/16

Today in Drama: 
Objective: 
I will remember all of my lines and will stay quiet in the audience.

Agenda: 
Lights/Props to the Gym
Rehearsal on the Stage
Lights/Props to the Classroom

Homework: 
Have Parent/Guardian sign/fill out Permission Slip
Read through scripts every night!

No Slides for Drama

Drama Club will meet TODAY!

Tuesday, November 29, 2016

"A Day" - Tuesday, November 29, 2016

Today in English: 
Objective: 
I will learn about argumentative writing.

Agenda: 
Warm Up: Argument Writing Insert
Elements of Argument Writing Insert
Distinguishing Face from Opinion Video 
Opinion, Claim, Argument Worksheet
Close Reader: "The Outsider" Pg. 21-30

Homework: 
Study Argumentative Writing Vocab (Review Warm Up: Argumentative Writing)
Planner Check sometime this week!

Slides for English 11/29/16

Today in Drama: 
Objective: 
I will remember all of my lines and will stay quiet in the audience.

Agenda: 
Lights/Props to the Gym
Rehearsal on the Stage
Lights/Props to the Classroom

Homework: 
Have Parent/Guardian sign/fill out Permission Slip
Read through scripts every night!

No Slides for Drama

Drama Club will meet this Wednesday!

Monday, November 28, 2016

"C Day" - Monday, November 28, 2016

Welcome Back! 

Today in English & Honors English: 
Objective: 
I will tell multiple narratives.

Agenda: 
Thanksgiving Break Doodle Narratives

Homework: 
Planner Check this week!
Study for your Argumentative Writing Vocabulary (Review Warm Up: Argumentative Writing)

Slides for English 11/28/2016

Today in Drama: 
Objective: 
I will remember all of my lines and will stay quiet in the audience.

Agenda: 
Rehearsal in the classroom

Homework: 
Read through scripts every night!

Slides for Drama 11/28/2016

Drama Club will meet this Wednesday!

Friday, November 18, 2016

"B Day" - Friday, November 18, 2016

Have a wonderful Thanksgiving Break! See you on November 28th! 

Today in English:
Objective: 
I will use my time wisely today to bring my grade up to 100%.

Agenda: 
Warm Up: Gratitude
Finish Text Book Work (Pgs. 95-97)
Finish "Not Guilty" Article/Worksheet
Extra Credit Worksheets (5 points each)

Homework: 
Finish all missing/incomplete/extra credit assignments over Break!
Spend time with friends and family!

Slides for English 11/18/16

Today in Drama:
Objective:
Cast: I will say all of my lines without using my script.
Crew: I will be at my post and will run lights, sound, media smoothly.

Agenda: 
Take Lights/Props to Stage
Lines Memorization Test (50 points)
Clean up/Break down
Take Lights/Props to Classroom

Homework: 
READ SCRIPTS EVERY DAY OVER BREAK!
P.3 Play: Thursday, December 8th
P.7 Play: Friday, December 9th

Slides for English 11/18/16

Thursday, November 17, 2016

"A Day" - Thursday, November 17, 2016

Today in English:
Objective: 
I will use my time wisely today to bring my grade up.

Agenda: 
Warm Up: Gratitude
Finish Text Book Work (Pgs. 95-97)
Finish "Not Guilty" Article/Worksheet
Extra Credit Worksheets (5 points each)

Homework: 
Finish all missing/incomplete/extra credit assignments over Break!
Spend time with friends and family!

Slides for English 11/17/16

Today in Drama:
Objective:
Cast: I will say all of my lines without using my script.
Crew: I will be at my post and will

Agenda: 
Take Lights/Props to Stage
Lines Memorization Test (50 points)
Clean up/Break down
Take Lights/Props to Classroom

Homework: 
READ SCRIPTS EVERY DAY OVER BREAK!
P.3 Play: Thursday, December 8th
P.7 Play: Friday, December 9th

Slides for English 11/17/16

Wednesday, November 16, 2016

"B Day" - Wednesday, November 16, 2016

Today in Honors English: 
Objective: 
I will practice answering questions in complete sentences.

Agenda: 
Warm Up: Argumentative Writing Vocabulary... continued
Textbook Pg. 96; Finish "Analyzing the Text" #1-6
Textbook Pg. 97: "Critical Vocabulary" #1-4
"Not Guilty" Article/Worksheet

Homework: 
Bring textbook, IAN, and any other missing assignments for "Make-Up Work Friday"
"Not Guilty" Article/Worksheet

Slides for Honors English 11/16/16

Today in English: 
Objective: 
I will practice answering questions in complete sentences.

Agenda: 
Warm Up: Argumentative Writing Vocabulary... continued
Textbook Pg. 96; Finish "Analyzing the Text" #1-6
Textbook Pg. 97: "Critical Vocabulary" #1-4

Homework: 
Bring textbook, IAN, and any other missing assignments for "Make-Up Work Friday"

Slides for English 11/16/16

Today in Drama: 
Objective: 
I will say my lines without my script.
I will stay quiet backstage.

Agenda:
Take lights/props to Stage
Rehearsal without Scripts
Take lights/props back to Classroom

Homework: 
Lines Memorization Test P.3 This Thursday P.7 This Friday

Slides from Drama 11/16/16

Next Drama Club meeting date: Nov. 30th

Tuesday, November 15, 2016

"A Day" - Tuesday, November 15, 2016

Today in English: 
Objective: 
I will practice answering questions in complete sentences.

Agenda: 
Warm Up: Argumentative Writing Vocabulary... continued
Textbook Pg. 96; Finish "Analyzing the Text" #1-6
Textbook Pg. 97: "Critical Vocabulary" #1-4
"Not Guilty" Article/Worksheet

Homework: 
Bring textbook, IAN, and any other missing assignments for "Make-Up Work Thursday"
"Not Guilty" Article/Worksheet

Slides for English 11/15/16

Today in Drama: 
Objective: 
I will say my lines without my script.
I will stay quiet backstage.

Agenda:
Take lights/props to Stage
Rehearsal without Scripts
Take lights/props back to Classroom

Homework: 
Lines Memorization Test P.3 This Thursday P.7 This Friday

Slides from Drama 11/15/16

Next Drama Club meeting date: Nov. 30th

Monday, November 14, 2016

"C Day" - Monday, November 14, 2016

Today in English: 
Objective:
I will use R.A.C.E. to help answer questions completely.

Agenda: 
Watch:"The Tell-Tale Heart: Visualizing"
"Analyze the Text" Textbook pg. 96 #1-6
Color Code parts of R.A.C.E.

Homework: 
Finish Textbook pg. 96 #1-6
Bring Text Books

Slides for English 11/14/16

Today in Honors English: 
Objective:
I will use R.A.C.E. to help answer questions completely.

Agenda: 
Watch: "The Tell-Tale Heart: Visualizing"
"Analyze the Text" Textbook pg. 96 #1-6
Color Code parts of R.A.C.E.

Homework: 
Finish Textbook pg. 96 #1-6
Bring Text Books

Slides for Honors English 11/14/16


Today in Drama: 
Objective:
I will say my lines without my script.

Agenda: 
Bring Spotlights/Props to Stage
Rehearsal--no scripts
Bring Spotlights/Props back to Classroom

Homework: 
Lines memorization Test: P.3 11/17 & P.7 11/18
Play: P.3 12/8 & P.7 12/9

Slides for Drama 11/14/16

Thursday, November 10, 2016

"B Day" - Thursday, November 10, 2016

Have a lovely Veteran's Day Weekend! Spend time with your family!

Today in Honors English: 
Objective: 
I will learn different techniques to help me with argumentative writing. 

Agenda: 
Listen to "The Tell-Tale Heart": Textbook Pg. 89-94
Take notes on "Analyze Point of View": Textbook Pg. 95
Answer question "Analyze Point of View": Textbook Pg. 95
Answer #1-6 Using R.A.C.E. "Analyzing the Text": Textbook Pg. 96

Homework: 
Bring your Textbook!!


Today in English: 
Objective: I will learn about argumentative writing. 

Agenda: 
Warm Up: Argumentative Writing Vocabulary
Listen to "The Tell-Tale Heart": Textbook Pg. 89-94
Take notes on "Analyze Point of View": Textbook Pg. 95
Answer question "Analyze Point of View": Textbook Pg. 95

Homework: 
Bring your Textbook!!

Slides for Honors English 11/10/2016

Today in Drama: 
Objective: 
Cast: I will work on saying my lines without my script.
Crew: I will remain silent back stage and will work on my assigned tasks.

Agenda: 
Attendance & Gather Props/Lights
"Not-So-Grim Tales" Rehearsal - without scripts!
Crew & Cast Positive Criticism
Take Props/Lights back to classroom

Homework: 
1. Memorize your lines!
2. Drama Play
    P.3 December 8, 2016
    P.7 December 9, 2016

Wednesday, November 9, 2016

"A Day" - Wednesday, November 9, 2016

Reminder: There will be Drama Club today!

Today in English: 
Objective: 
I will learn about argumentative writing vocabulary.

Agenda: 
Warm Up: Argumentative Writing Vocabulary... Continued
Textbooks pg. 89-95 "The Tell-Tale Heart"
Textbooks pg. 95 "Analyze Point of View"
Textbooks pg. 95 "Analyze Suspense"

Homework: 
Spend time with your family, preferably outside.

Slides from English 11/9/2016

Today in Drama: 
Objective: 
Cast: I will work on saying my lines without my script.
Crew: I will remain silent back stage and will work on my assigned tasks.

Agenda: 
Attendance & Gather Props/Lights
"Not-So-Grim Tales" Rehearsal - without scripts!
Crew & Cast Positive Criticism
Take Props/Lights back to classroom

Homework: 
1. Memorize your lines!
2. Drama Play
    P.3 December 8, 2016
    P.7 December 9, 2016

Slides from Drama 11/9/16

Tuesday, November 8, 2016

"B Day" - Tuesday, November 8, 2016

Today in Honors English: 
Objective: 
I will learn different techniques to help me write an argumentative essay.

Agenda: 
Warm Up: R.A.C.E. (Insert)
Argumentative Writing - Academic Vocab
Rotation Read: "Pipeline Protesters" Article/Worksheet
Annotate: "Pipeline Protesters" Article/Worksheet

Homework: 
Bring your text book on Wednesday!
Start reading "The Tell-Tale Heart" on Pg.89

Slides for Honors English 11/8/2016 

Today in English: 
Objective: 
I will learn about argumentative writing vocabulary.

Agenda: 
Warm Up: Argumentative Writing - Academic Vocab
Rotation Read: "Pipeline Protesters" Article/Worksheet
Annotate: "Pipeline Protesters" Article/Worksheet

Homework: 
Bring your text book on Wednesday!

Slides for English 11/8/2016

Today in Drama: 
Objective: 
Cast: I will work on saying my lines without my script.
Crew: I will remain silent back stage and will work on my assigned tasks.

Agenda: 
Attendance & Gather Props/Lights
"Not-So-Grim Tales" Rehearsal - without scripts!
Crew & Cast Positive Criticism
Take Props/Lights back to classroom

Homework: 
1. Memorize your lines!
2. Shoe Box Theaters
P.7 Due TODAY

Slides for Drama 11/8/2016

NEXT DRAMA CLUB MEETING: Tomorrow!

Monday, November 7, 2016

"A Day" - Monday, November 7, 2016

Today in English: 
Objective: 
I will learn about argumentative writing vocabulary.

Agenda: 
Warm Up: Argumentative Writing - Academic Vocab
Rotation Read: "Pipeline Protesters" Article/Worksheet
Annotate: "Pipeline Protesters" Article/Worksheet
Author Background: Edgar Allan Poe

Homework: 
Bring your text book on Wednesday!

Slides for English 11/7/2016

Today in Drama: 
Objective: 
Cast: I will work on saying my lines without my script.
Crew: I will remain silent back stage and will work on my assigned tasks.

Agenda: 
Attendance & Gather Props/Lights
"Not-So-Grim Tales" Rehearsal - without scripts!
Crew & Cast Positive Criticism
Take Props/Lights back to classroom

Homework: 
1. Memorize your lines!
2. Shoe Box Theaters
P.3 Due TODAY
P.6 Due Tuesday, Nov. 8

Slides for Drama 11/7/2016

NEXT DRAMA CLUB MEETING: Wednesday, November 9th

Thursday, November 3, 2016

"B Day" - Thursday, November 3, 2016

Reminder: Parent/Teacher Conferences will be held tomorrow, November 4th, 7am - 1pm. 
Team Olympian students will be leading their own conferences -- come prepared! 

Today in Honors English: 
Objective: 
I will edit and revise my personal narrative essay.

Agenda: 
Warm Up: Powerful Dialogue
Personal Narrative Workshop Instructions
Personal Narrative Workshop
Holt McDougal Online

Homework: 
Bring your text book on Monday!

Slides for English 11/3/2016

Today in English: 
Objective: 
I will edit and revise my personal narrative essay.

Agenda: 
Warm Up: Powerful Dialogue
Personal Narrative Workshop Instructions
Personal Narrative Workshop
Holt McDougal Online

Homework: 
Bring your text book on Monday!

Slides for English 11/3/2016

Today in Drama: 
Objective: 
I will work on projecting my voice or meeting audience expectations.

Agenda: 
Attendance & Gather Props/Lights
"Not-So-Grim Tales" Rehearsal - in Gym
Crew & Cast - Positive Criticism
Take Props/Lights back to classroom

Homework: 
1. Memorize your lines! No scripts next week!
2. Shoe Box Theaters - NEW DUE DATES:
P.3 Due Monday, Nov. 7
P.6 Due Tuesday, Nov. 8

No Slides

NEXT DRAMA CLUB MEETING: Wednesday, November 9th

Wednesday, November 2, 2016

"A Day" - Wednesday, November 2, 2016

Today in English: 
Objective: 
I will edit and revise my personal narrative essay.

Agenda: 
Warm Up: Powerful Dialogue
Personal Narrative Workshop Instructions
Personal Narrative Workshop
Holt McDougal Online

Homework: 
Bring your text book on Monday!

Slides for English 11/2/2016

Today in Drama: 
Objective: 
I will work on projecting my voice or meeting audience expectations.

Agenda: 
Attendance & Gather Props/Lights
"Not-So-Grim Tales" Rehearsal - in Gym
Crew & Cast Positive Criticism
Take Props/Lights back to classroom

Homework: 
1. Memorize your lines!
2. Shoe Box Theaters - NEW DUE DATES:
P.3 Due Monday, Nov. 7
P.6 Due Tuesday, Nov. 8

No Slides

NEXT DRAMA CLUB MEETING: Wednesday, November 9th

Tuesday, November 1, 2016

Welcome to Holt McDougal Online!

Your textbook is available to you online! Neat! Please read the following instructions: 

1. Open a new tab in your browser and type in https://my.hrw.com
2. Or just click on this link to https://my.hrw.com
3. Your login is your firstname.lastname and the last two digits of your student ID number.
4. Your password is (in all lowercase) musd and the last four digits of your student ID number.

Login: first.last##
Password: musd####

Example: 
Login: chuck.norris89
Password: musd6789

5. After you have logged in, please watch this tutorial video on how to get to your next story that we'll be reading in class: "The Tell-Tale Heart" by Edgar Allan Poe.

6. After watching that, please watch this other tutorial video on how to answer the questions to "Analyzing the Text" online.

Note: there isn't audio, so don't worry about headphones.

Once you're all set, please begin reading "The Tell-Tale Heart" by Edgar Allan Poe.

Please do not click on Close Read videos, as you don't have headphones and we will be watching those videos together as a class later.

Good luck!

"B Day" - Tuesday, November 1, 2016

Reminder: Parent/Teacher Conferences will be held this Friday, November 4th. Team Olympian students will be leading their own conferences -- come prepared! 

Today in Honors English:
Objective: 
I will edit and revise my personal narrative essay.

Agenda: 
Warm Up: What Is It?
Personal Narrative Check List
Personal Narrative Workshop
Personal Narrative Revision

Homework: 
Personal Narrative Final Draft Due: Thursday, Nov. 3

Slides from Honors English 11/1/16

Today in Drama: 
Objective: 
I will work on projecting my voice or meeting audience expectations.

Agenda: 
"Not-So-Grim Tales" Rehearsal - in Gym

Homework: 
1. Memorize your lines!
2. Shoe Box Theaters - NEW DUE DATES:
P.3 Due Monday, Nov. 7
P.6 Due Tuesday, Nov. 8

No Slides