Are you a writer and/or an artist?

Consider entering some of your work in the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards. Check out this link for more information: http://www.artandwriting.org and let me know if you're interested in submitting any writing! (If you have artwork to submit, talk with your art teacher!)

Homework: November 30

English 11 (C block)

• Complete the handout for Big Fish. You don't have to write the paragraph yet!
• Study your vocabulary and read your IR book.

Honors English 11 (D block)

• As you go about your day, be on the lookout for as many examples of your motif as you can find out there in the world. "Collect" them--write them down, take pictures, glue them in your journal,.etc.... Be prepared to share with your small group tomorrow.

English 11 (F block)

• Complete the handout for Big Fish. You don't have to write the paragraph yet!
• Study your vocabulary and read your IR book.

Homework: November 29

Honors English 11 (D block)

• Finish your "How to Tell a True War Story" diagram. Remember, your goal there is to represent the "instructions" from the story onto the one page "diagram."

English 11 (F block)

• Complete a 3-paragraph Reading Reaction for Big Fish. The assignment is in Classroom if you want to complete it there.

Honors English 11 (G block)

• Finish reading "How to Tell a True War Story."

Honors English 12 (A block)

• Prepare for presentations.

Homework: November 28

English 11 (F block)

• Read your IR book!

Honors English 11 (G block)

• Read "Beginning" and answer the question: Between "Beginning" and "On the Rainy River," which story does a more effective job of helping readers understand the experience of receiving a draft notice and deciding what to do?

Honors English 12 (A block)

• Prep for your presentation.

English 11 (C block)

• Write a 3-paragraph "reading reaction" for Big Fish. The assignment sheet is in Classroom if you need an extra copy, and you can submit it there if you'd like (or bring in a hard copy).

Homework: November 27

English 11 (F block)

• Don't forget you have a vocab quiz tomorrow!

Honors English 12 (A block)

• Project prep! Make sure you have your passage printed out and your notes made. And PRACTICE!

English 11 (C block)

• Read your IR book!

Honors English 11 (D block)

• Finish reading the story we started today in class: "How to Tell a True War Story."

Homework: November 21

Honors English 11 (G block)

• Finish up your "Rainy River" map, and read "Enemies" and "Friends" in The Things They Carried.
• Study your vocabulary--your quiz is on Tuesday when we return from break.

Honors English 12 (A block)

• We'll start presentations bright and early Monday morning, going in chronological order. Make sure your passage is printed out and ready to go!

English 11 (C block)

• Read your IR book, and study your vocabulary--your quiz is MONDAY when we return from break (Day 1, as usual).
• Some of you owe essays. Make sure you complete those and upload them to Classroom.

Honors English 11 (D block)

• Make sure you've read through "Friends" in The Things They Carried.
• Read your IR book, listen to great stories, and study your vocabulary--your quiz is MONDAY when we return.

Homework: November 20

English 11 (C block)

• Finish your "The Things I Carry" draft. Submit it in Classroom, or bring a hard copy to class with you tomorrow.

Honors English 11 (D block)

• Finish your "Rainy River" map.
• Read "Enemies" and "Friends."

English 11 (F block)

• Study your vocabulary--quiz is next Tuesday.
• Read your IR book!

Homework: November 17

Honors English 11 (D and G block)

• Finish reading "On the Rainy River."

English 11 (F block)

• Write the draft of your "The Things I Carry" personal essay. It's in Classroom if you want to put it there.

Honors English 12 (A block)

• Write your one pager for your The Body project. I've put it in Classroom if you want to upload it there. If you want to hear some people talk about motifs in Harry Potter, go to this site, find Commitment, Book 1: Chapter 1 and go to about 7 minutes in or so.
• Study for your quiz--it's Tuesday.

Homework: November 16

English 11 (F block)

• If you're not done with your essay yet...finish it.
• Work on your "The Things I Carry" personal essay by brainstorming your list of tangible and intangible items.

Honors English 11 (G block)

• Read "Love" and "Spin" in The Things They Carried.

Honors English 12 (A block)

• Work on your one pager for your presentation.

English 11 (C block)

• Work on your "The Things I Carry" essay.

Homework: November 15

honors English 12 (A block)

• Reread the chapter(s) you've been assigned for the project. Tomorrow, we'll choose motifs!

English 11 (C block)

• Finish your essay! Use the checklist to review your work, then Turn In in Classroom.

Honors English 11 (D block)

• Write down your take-aways from today's discussion. What is the significance of the Jimmy/Martha relationship in the story, and, what's the "bigger understanding" we can take away about human behavior?
• Read "Love" and "Spin."

Homework: November 14

English 11 (C block)

• You have a quiz tomorrow! Study!
• Your essay is due Thursday. You should be working on it, and should check in with me or come after school if you're having trouble.

Honors English 11 (D block and G block)

• Complete your "The Things They Carried" pie chart. See slide for instructions.
  

English 11 (F block)

• Your essay is due Thursday. You should be working on it, and should check in with me or come after school if you're having trouble.

Homework: November 13

English 11 (F block)

• Work on your essay. You should have your organizer filled out and at least a paragraph written by next class.
• Study vocabulary for your quiz tomorrow!

Honors English 11 (G block)

• Finish reading "The Things They Carried" and add a couple of sticky notes.
• Study vocabulary--your quiz is tomorrow!

Honors English 12 (A block)

• If today's class activity revealed that you need to review/reread/read (?) parts of The Body, DO THAT.
• Identify 2 discussion questions, 2 passages from the story, and 2 connections (other books, movies, personal experience) for Wednesday's discussion.

Homework: November 9

Honors English 11 (D and G block)

• Make sure your essay is submitted by 9 tonight. Then, have yourself a weekend!
• Read your IR book.
• Watch a TED Talk.
• Have an adventure. 

Honors English 12 (A block)

• Read The Body! All of it!

English 11 (C block)

• Spend some time working on your essay. You should have notes on your organizer, and at least 1-2 paragraphs written as a draft.

Homework: November 8

English 11 (C block)

• Spend 15 minutes or so filling out your essay organizer so you'e ready to write tomorrow!

Honors English 11 (D block)

• Work on essay revisions--final draft is due tomorrow. We'll talk about titles in class.

English 11 (F block)

• Spend 15 minutes or so filling out your essay organizer so you'e ready to write tomorrow!

Homework: November 7

Honors English 11 (D block)

• Continue to work on revising your essay. Remember that you should be putting about 20-30 minutes a night into your revision, and I'm around after school if you have questions. It's due Thursday.

English 11 (F block)

• Complete your mind map--you'll do some writing in class tomorrow!

Honors English 11 (G block)

• Continue to work on revising your essay. Remember that you should be putting about 20-30 minutes a night into your revision, and I'm around after school if you have questions. It's due Thursday.

Honors English 12 (A block)

• Continue to read The Body--reading schedule is a couple posts back.
• Remember that you have a quiz next class!

Homework: November 6

English 11 (F block)

• Complete your seminar reflection.

Honors English 11 (G block)

• Write your "The Things I Carry" essay.
• Work on revising your analytical theme essay.

Honors English 12 (A block)

• Keep reading The Body (schedule posted below).
• Study vocabulary--quiz is Thursday!

English 11 (C block)

• Finish up your Alexie motif mind map.

Homework: November 3

Honors English 12 (A block)

I think this is what I wrote on the board today. I might be a chapter off here or there...we can adjust on Monday.

• Read through chapter 14 for Monday.
• Read through chapter 18 for Tuesday
• Read through chapter 26 for Thursday
• Finish book by Monday 11/13

English 11 (C block)

• Complete your seminar reflection. It's in Classroom if you want to do it there.

Honors English 11 (D block)

• Write your "The Things I Carry" personal essay. I'll put it in Classroom in case you'd prefer to submit it there.
• Work on your essay revision. Final essays are due Thursday, 11/9.

Homework: November 2

English 11 (C block)

• Study for your quiz! We'll finish the second seminar tomorrow.

Honors English 11 (D block)

• Work on your essay revision.
• Read the essay "The Things I Carry." You'll write your own version, due Tuesday.

English 11 (F block)

• Write up a summary of today's seminar discussion.

Honors English 11 (G block)

• Work on your essay revision.
• Read the essay "The Things I Carry." You'll write your own version, due Tuesday.

Homework: November 1

English 11 (F block)

• Study your vocabulary--you have a quiz!
• Make sure your prep work for the seminar is done!

Honors English 11 (G block)

• Study vocabulary--quiz is tomorrow!
• Start looking over your essay and feedback with an eye to revision.

Honors English 12 (A block)

• Read and mark up The Body--chapters 5-6 and 8-11. Remember, you can skip 7. An explanation of chapter 7 and the reason why it's important is shared at the beginning of chapter 8.