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Term 1

 * Monday, October 3**
 * -** You started working on your journal entry for the found object: [|FoundRubric.doc]


 * Thursday, September 29**
 * -** We took notes on Understanding Characterization from this powerpoint: [|Understanding Characters.ppt]
 * -** You worked on the Found Object sheet by answering questions about the notes you were given in class. The point is to try to create a "round" character using your imagination and that note. If you lost your note, you may find and the other ones here: [|foundnotes.doc]

- We watched a TED talk on motivation
 * Wednesday, September 28**


 * Tuesday, September 27**
 * -** You took the propaganda quiz

- You were introduced to the FOUND project
 * Monday, September 26**
 * -** We discussed MLA format and the History Essay

- We reviewed the different propaganda types - Correct the 8 sentences from your essay for next Tuesday - The groups presented their comma rules
 * Friday, September 23**

- We discussed the 7 comma rules - You worked in your groups to design your presentation
 * Thursday, September 22**


 * Wednesday, September 21**
 * -** Watched a TED talk about motivation

- Practiced fixing run-on sentences - Discussed your propaganda assignments
 * Tuesday, September 20**
 * -** We read the school newspaper

- We reviewed the video and watched the remainder - You were given questions to answer about The Wave.
 * Monday, September19**


 * Friday, September 17**
 * -** Love and Friendship Day


 * Thursday, September 16**
 * -** Completed the story and started the video


 * Wednesday, September 15**
 * -** We continued reading the story

- We discussed "The Wave" with a powerpoint: [|The Wave.ppt] - We started reading the short story and looked for examples of propaganda: [|The Third Wave.doc]
 * Tuesday, September 14**
 * -** You turned in your Anti-Advertisment


 * Monday, September 13**
 * -** You worked on your Anti-Advertisement


 * Friday, September 9**
 * -** You worked on your Anti-Advertisement

- You started planning for the anti-advertisement project: [|Anti Advertisement.doc]
 * Wednesday, September 7**
 * -** We discussed the different methods of propaganda and its different uses: [|SamplePropaganda.ppt]

- We read a handout describing propaganda: [|propagandadefinitions.doc] - We looked at the different types of propaganda: [|Techniques of Propaganda.doc] - You found an example of propaganda from a magazine advertisement and answered the questions: [|Identifying Propaganda Worksheet.doc] - Homework: Write a journal entry: Do you believe propaganda is important to our society? Why or why not? (5 points grammar/ 5 points content)
 * Tuesday, September 6**
 * -** We discussed: What is propaganda?

- You worked on your comparison/contrast essays to be turned in on Friday:
 * Monday, September 5**
 * -** We started discussing your Senior Projects and you filled in a survey about your work so far: [[file:SeniorProjectHandout1.doc]]

- Don't forget to bring your materials for the Senior Project to class on Monday.
 * Friday, September 2**
 * -** We started peer reviewing your essays. We will finish on Monday.

- Homework: Finish your 1st Draft for the comparison/contrast essay.
 * Thursday, September 1**
 * -** We worked on the 1st Draft in class. You should have completed it.

- Worked on the body paragraphs of your comparison/contrast essay.
 * Wednesday, August 31**
 * -** You got back your journals

- Practiced grammar: [|runonsfragments.doc] - Reviewed the rubric that will score your essays: [|compcontrubric.doc]
 * Tuesday, August 30**
 * -** We continued working on the comparison and contrast essays

- You started outlining your essay on a separate paper with the help of the comparisoncontrast document from Friday.
 * Monday, August 29**
 * -** We looked at examples of comparison and contrast essays

- We completed your vocabulary quiz - We discussed your comparison and contrast essays - You completed your brainstorms: [|comparisoncontrastpaper.doc]
 * Friday, August 26**

- Discussed your answers for "The Trouble with Television" - Remember there is a vocabulary quiz tomorrow - Read "Law Makes Matters Worse" and "Age 18 Isn't the Answer." You turned in the questions from the worksheet at the end of class: [|VennDiagramDrinkingAge.doc]
 * Thursday, August 25**

- We corrected the run-on sentences you did for homework - Read "The Trouble with Television" and answered the questions in groups: [|The Trouble with Television.doc] - Homework: Write a journal: How important is television in your life?
 * Wednesday, August 24**

- Looked at your outlines for the "Tossing Dwarfs" and "Horror Movies" article. We looked at possible outlines with a PowerPoint presentation: [|Comparing and Contrasting.ppt] - Practiced Grammar for run-on sentences - Completed our vocabulary lists. Click on the link to see the 16 vocabulary words we will use for a vocabulary quiz on Friday: [|ArticleWords1.doc] - Homework: Complete the run-on grammar worksheet: [|Run%20on%20sentences.pdf]
 * Tuesday, August 23**

- Grammar exercises - Outlined a comparison between the articles "Tossing Dwarfs in Illinois" and "Why We Crave Horror Movies" - Bring the comparison to class for discussion tomorrow.
 * Monday, August 22**

- Found 5 vocabulary definitions from the article. I'll collect these definitions on Monday in order to create a vocabulary list - Wrote a paragraph about your opinion of Tossing Dwars.
 * Friday, August 19**
 * -** Answered questions about "Tossing Dwarfs in Illinois": [|dwarftossing.doc]

- Read the next article: Tossing Dwarfs in Illinois - We will answer questions about the article in the next class.
 * Thursday, August 18**
 * -** We compiled the list of vocabulary words from the "Why We Crave Horror Movies" article.

- Homework: Write a reflection. What did you think of the movie? You will be scored as follows: 3 points for grammar, 10 points for content, 2 points for length - If you were absent, come see me for a substitute assignment.
 * Wednesday, August 17**
 * -** We watched //Still Life// and plotted the major plot points with the following worksheet: [|Still Life Analysis.doc]

- We completed the reading guide for the article: [|HorrorReadingGuide.doc] - Homework: Complete the Horror Reading Guide by finding 5 vocabulary you didn't understand in the reading and writing the definitions. - If you were absent, read the article, "Why We Crave Horror Movies," and complete the Horror Reading Guide
 * Tuesday, August 16**
 * -** We read the following article: [|Why We Crave Horror Movies.doc]

- If you were absent, you need to come to recuperation and complete the diagnostic exam. See me so we may arrange a date and time.
 * Friday, August 12**
 * -** We completed our diagnostic writing exam. Thank you for your hard work. Enjoy your long weekend.

- If you were absent, see me to make up the points (25 speaking/listening points) for missing the puzzle activity.
 * Thursday, August 11**
 * -** Today we discussed the diagnostic writing exam for tomorrow. Please be prepared with plenty of paper, pens, and pencils. We also completed a speaking/group work activity with puzzle pieces. I was impressed with everyone's confidence!

- If you were absent, see me to fill in the English Survey worksheet. I can give you a copy of the class rules and procedures, or you may print it off this wiki.
 * Wednesday, August 10**
 * -** Welcome to the first day of class! Today we assigned seats, filled in the English Survey about your English abilities, and went over the class rules and procedures. It was a pleasure meeting all of you. I'll see you tomorrow!