Second Quarter & First Semester Review

Use the following information to help review for your exams. Second quarter exam is Friday, December 11, 2009. The final exam is Wednesday, December 16, 2009 from 9:42 to 11:19 AM.

Monday, November 23, 2009

WE COMPLETED IN CLASS:

1. Read “Sirens; Scylla and Charybdis” and “The Cattle of the Sun god”

WE WERE ASSIGNED:

1. Journal entry #14 – Your choice: Write 3 headlines about events in any “The Witch Circe” – “Land of the Dead.” OR Explain what the expression, “Scylla & Charybdis” has come to mean. Describe a situation in your own life that demonstrates this sort of conflict.
2. Vocab. 6 test Wed.

UPCOMING QUIZZES/TESTS/PROJECTS:

1. Vocab Test # 6 – Wednesday, November 25.
2. Odyssey Postcard due Wednesday, November 25.

Friday, November 20, 2009

WE COMPLETED IN CLASS:

1. Took quiz over Background – “The Witch Circe”
2. Turned in vocab. Unit 6

WE WERE ASSIGNED:

1. Odyssey postcard – see assignment sheet and rubric. Due 11/25
2. Read “Land of the Dead” and complete t-notes.

Thursday, November 19, 2009

WE COMPLETED IN CLASS:

1. Reviewed t-notes for “Cyclops”
2. Read “The Witch Circe”

WE WERE ASSIGNED:

1. Journal entry #13 – Retell the story of the Cyclops from Polyphemus’s point of view.
2. Vocab. 6 due

UPCOMING QUIZZES/TESTS/PROJECTS:

1. Vocab Test # 6 – Tuesday, November 24.

Monday, November 16, 2009

WE COMPLETED IN CLASS:

1. Returned graded OMAM chapter titles & interpretations.
2. Turned in epithets.
3. Reviewed The Odyssey p. 890-893 “Tell the Story” and “Calypso, the Sweet Nymph” with t-notes.
4. Journal # 11 – Calypso, a song. Why would a song writer of today choose to write about Calypso? Name some modern songs with the same theme (hmm…what is the
theme of Calypso?)

WE WERE ASSIGNED:

1. Read “I am Laertes’ Son” and “The Lotus Eaters” also read the Literature and
Archaeology section at the bottom of p.896 & 897. Work on t-notes.
2. Vocab. 6 due

UPCOMING QUIZZES/TESTS/PROJECTS:

1. Vocab Test # 6 – Tuesday, November 24.

Friday, November 13, 2009

WE COMPLETED IN CLASS:

1. Turned in chapter title assignment and OMAM novels.
2. Learned/sang the Greek alphabet.

WE WERE ASSIGNED:

1. Complete the worksheet, “It’s Greek to Me!” and create an epithet for yourself using the 3X5 note card I provided. (If you are at home, use something close to a note card – cut up computer paper, for example.)
2. Read The Odyssey and work on t-notes as best as you can. Read pgs. 890-893, “Tell the Story” and “Calypso, The Sweet Nymph.”

UPCOMING QUIZZES/TESTS/PROJECTS:

1. None right now!

Monday, November 9, 2009

WE COMPLETED IN CLASS:

1. Took test over OMAM.
2. Discussed chapter title assignment.

WE WERE ASSIGNED:

1. Read pgs. 876-884 in your blue text book to prepare for The Odyssey.

UPCOMING QUIZZES/TESTS/PROJECTS:

1. Vocab 5 test Thursday

Thursday, November 5, 2009

WE COMPLETED IN CLASS:

1. Watched SNL parody of OMAM & discussed parody in society.
2. Read an editorial about OMAM & discussed the points made in it.

WE WERE ASSIGNED:

1. Write an editorial in response to the one on the handout. Use mine as an example. Of course, if you agree with her, that is fine too, as long as you support your opinion.
2. Vocab. 5 due
3. OMAM test Monday.

UPCOMING QUIZZES/TESTS/PROJECTS:

1. OMAM test next Monday
2. Vocab 5 test next Thursday

Wednesday, November 4, 2009

WE COMPLETED IN CLASS:

1. Concluding discussion of OMAM. Focused on irony, imagery, and foreshadowing.

2. Read the poem the title came from, “To a Mouse, on Turning Up Her Nest.”

WE WERE ASSIGNED:

1. Finish any remaining charts and annotations as they will be collected Friday.
2. Vocab. # 5 due Friday
3. Think of at least one book you have read that has chapter titles. Bring it in Thurs. or Friday.

UPCOMING QUIZZES/TESTS/PROJECTS:

1. Vocab # 5 due Friday
2. OMAM test Friday!

Tuesday, November 3, 2009

WE COMPLETED IN CLASS:

1. Continued discussion over BD, IE, L, C, HL, & HS in OMAM.
2. Collected essays. Turn in your essay when you return.

WE WERE ASSIGNED:

1. Read ch. 4-5, sticky note the chapter, complete character/plot sheets for ch. 5-6.

UPCOMING QUIZZES/TESTS/PROJECTS:

1. Vocab # 5 due Friday

Friday, October 30, 2009

Parent-Teacher Conferences

Thank you to all of the parents who were able to attend parent-teacher conferences!

Have a wonderful weekend!

Thursday, October 29, 2009

WE COMPLETED IN CLASS:

1. Took vocab quiz.
2. Mrs. Gross dressed like Lennie. Josh, Lane, & Kayla role-played Curley, his boss, and his wife. Class discussed OMAM Ch.3.
3. Writing conclusions activity.

WE WERE ASSIGNED:

1. Read ch. 4, sticky note the chapter, complete character/plot sheets for ch. 4.

UPCOMING QUIZZES/TESTS/PROJECTS:

1. TKM essay due Tuesday, November 3, 2009

Wednesday, October 28, 2009

WE COMPLETED IN CLASS:

1. Lesson on introductions. See writing handbook pg. 10-11. Read for directions on how to write your own introduction.
2. Used manipulatives to learn how to formulate an introduction.

WE WERE ASSIGNED:

1. Read and annotate ch. 3 OMAM. Work on all worksheets/charts assigned with the reading.
2. Work on your own introduction. Follow the graphic organizer format seen on pg. 11 in the writing handbook.

UPCOMING QUIZZES/TESTS/PROJECTS:
1. TKM theme due 11/2

Friday, October 23, 2009

FIELD TRIP DAY!

Wednesday, October 21, 2009

WE COMPLETED IN CLASS:

1. Collected rough draft outlines for TKM essays.
2. Prereading activites to stimulate & develop background knowledge on Steinbeck and Of Mice and Men (highlight fact sheet, sticky note/annotate book with the code list included at the bottom of the page)

WE WERE ASSIGNED:

1. Read ch. 1, sticky note the chapter, complete character/plot sheets for ch. 1.

Friday, October 16, 2009

WE COMPLETED IN CLASS:

1. Took the nine-weeks exam
2. Discussed headline/found poetry rubric & self assessment

WE WERE ASSIGNED:

1. Complete poetry assignment

UPCOMING QUIZZES/TESTS/PROJECTS:

1. Begin TKM theme on Monday, Oct. 19. Bring your novel!!!
2. Vocab. # 4 due Tuesday, Oct. 20

Wednesday, October 14, 2009

WE COMPLETED IN CLASS:

1. Reviewed short stories with short story graphic organizer.

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WE WERE ASSIGNED:

1. Study for Nine-Weeks-Exam

UPCOMING QUIZZES/TESTS/PROJECTS:

1. Nine-weeks test Friday, Oct. 16

Tuesday, October 13, 2009

WE COMPLETED IN CLASS:

1. Collected field trip forms and money. Turn yours in.
2. Passed back and reviewed good father paragraphs.
3. Handed out review sheets -- not due for a grade.

Review Sheet:

docs.google.com/View?id=dhrp3qx6_100xzxjf8fp

WE WERE ASSIGNED:

1. Nine-weeks test this Friday!!!
2. Poetry assignment due Monday, Oct. 19

UPCOMING QUIZZES/TESTS/PROJECTS:

1. Nine-weeks test Friday, Oct. 16

Friday, October 9, 2009

WE COMPLETED IN CLASS:

1. Concluding discussion on TKM.
2. Headline review assignment due Tuesday.
3. Introduction to headline and found poetry assignment.

WE WERE ASSIGNED:

1. Headline Review assignment
2. Poetry assignment due Monday, October 19, 2009

UPCOMING QUIZZES/TESTS/PROJECTS:

1. Nine-weeks test Friday, Oct. 16

Thursday, October 9, 2009

WE COMPLETED IN CLASS:

1. Passed out field trip forms. Form due by Tuesday, Oct. 13. Money due by October 19.
2. Took Vocab test # 3.
3. Brief discussion of “Let the dead bury the dead.”

WE WERE ASSIGNED:

1. None. Get your field trip form signed by teachers and parents. Bring $.

UPCOMING QUIZZES/TESTS/PROJECTS:

1. Nine-weeks test Friday, Oct. 16

Wednesday, October 7, 2009

WE COMPLETED IN CLASS:

1. ISAT writing test.

WE WERE ASSIGNED:

1. Read TKM ch. 30-31 and complete the study guide by Thursday.
2. Vocab 3 test Thursday.

UPCOMING QUIZZES/TESTS/PROJECTS:

1. Vocab 3 test Thursday
2. Nine-weeks test Friday, Oct. 16

Tuesday, October 6, 2009

WE COMPLETED IN CLASS:

1. Collected hypocrisy g.o. Turn yours in if you still have it.
2. TKM discussion Ch. 27-29: suspense, Boo Radley as savior, irony in Jem & Boo’s meeting.

WE WERE ASSIGNED:

1. Read TKM ch. 30-31 and complete the study guide by Thursday.
2. ISAT Writing Test tomorrow.

UPCOMING QUIZZES/TESTS/PROJECTS:

1. ISAT writing test Wednesday
2. Vocab 3 test Thursday
3. Nine-weeks test Friday, Oct. 16

Monday, October 5, 2009

WE COMPLETED IN CLASS:

1. Notes on irony verbal, dramatic, and situational. Copy from a classmate
2. Used graphic organizer to discuss Ch. 24-26 – the missionary meeting and Miss Gates.

Hypocrisy Analysis:

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3. Also discussed what Scout learns from her female role models.

WE WERE ASSIGNED:

1. Complete the graphic organizer.
2. Read TKM ch. 27-29 and complete the study guide.

UPCOMING QUIZZES/TESTS/PROJECTS:

1. ISAT writing test Wednesday
2. Vocab 3 test Thursday
3. Nine-weeks test Friday, Oct. 16

Thursday, October 1, 2009

WE COMPLETED IN CLASS:

1. Finished working on the seven means for characterization group worksheet.
2. Turned in synthesis squares. Please be sure your name is on them.

WE WERE ASSIGNED:

1. Read TKM ch. 22-23 for Friday.

UPCOMING QUIZZES/TESTS/PROJECTS:

1. Vocab 3 test next Thursday, 10/8

Wednesday, September 30, 2009

WE COMPLETED IN CLASS:

1. Worked in groups to characterize members of the trial (Mayella and Bob Ewell, Tom Robinson).

WE WERE ASSIGNED:

1. Finish synthesis squares.

Tuesday, September 29, 2009

WE COMPLETED IN CLASS:

1. Turned in paragraphs.
2. Turned in Vocab 3.
3. Discussed the Timeline of African American History.
4. Watched The Murder of Emmett Till and filled out video viewing handout.

WE WERE ASSIGNED:

1. Finish reading Chapters 17-21 in TKM and complete corresponding study guide questions.
2. Fill out and cut up synthesis square.

Monday, September 28, 2009

WE COMPLETED IN CLASS:

1. Turned in journals.
2. Turned in Friday's group work handout.
3. Took PowerPoint notes on Chapters 14-16.

WE WERE ASSIGNED:

1. Vocab 3 due Tuesday.
2. Read Chapters 17-21 for Wednesday and complete corresponding study guide questions.

Friday, September 25, 2009

WE COMPLETED IN CLASS:

1. No journal.
2. Got back paragraph outlines and discussed general concerns. (Refer to pages 3 and 4 and to the example theme when working on your paragraphs. Also refer to the transition page for examples of how to transition between quotes.)
3. Discussed dialect and idioms in TKM. Think of existing idioms or create your own (for extra credit) to pair with Scout, Calpurnia, and a character of your choice (due Monday).
4. Worked in groups to complete questions 4-7 on dialect handout.

WE WERE ASSIGNED:

1. Journals due Monday.
2. Idioms due Monday.
3. Read Chapters 14-16 and complete corresponding study guide questions.
4. Finish paragraph for Monday or Tuesday.

UPCOMING PROJECT:

1. Paragraphs due Monday or Tuesday. Turn in rough draft outline, final outline, rough draft paragraphs, final paragraphs, brainstorming graphic organizer, and rubric.

Thursday, September 24, 2009

WE COMPLETED IN CLASS:

1. No journal.
2. Took Vocab 2 test.
3. Worked on “good” father outline. Rough draft turned in at the end of the period.

WE WERE ASSIGNED:

1. Read Chapters 12-13 in TKM and complete corresponding study guide questions.

UPCOMING PROJECT:

1. Paragraphs due Monday or Tuesday.

Wednesday, September 23, 2009

WE COMPLETED IN CLASS:

1. No journal.
2. Took TKM Part I quiz.
3. Worked on “good” father outline. Rough outline due Thursday (see outline format on page 4 in writing packet).

WE WERE ASSIGNED:

1. Work on rough outline.
2. Study Vocab 2.

UPCOMING TESTS/PROJECTS:

1. Vocab 2 test Thursday.
2. Paragraphs due Monday.

Tuesday, September 22, 2009

WE COMPLETED IN CLASS:

1. No journal.
2. Discussed bird symbolism in TKM (mockingbird=Tom Robison/innocence, bird dog=people behave oddly with unexpected characteristics [also an example of foreshadowing]). What other characters are mockingbirds?
3. Discussed theme in TKM (bravery-courage is when you know you’re licked when you begin, but you begin anyway).
4. Put quotes on sticky notes and put them on “good” father men.

WE WERE ASSIGNED:

1. Complete graphic organizer.

UPCOMING QUIZZES/TESTS/PROJECTS:

1. TKM Part I quiz Wednesday.
2. Vocab 2 test Thursday.
3. Paragraphs due Monday.

Monday, September 21, 2009

WE COMPLETED IN CLASS:

1. Journal #8: Point-of-View
Imagine you are Boo Radley at the end of Chapter 8. Using his voice, write a diary entry of what is happening from his pov. Include specific encounters with the children. (Think about Boo’s diction based on what we know about him.)
2. Got back theme grades.
3. Discussed symbolism (mud/snowman, snow, fire, bird instincts) and foreshadowing (fire vs. snow, Uncle Jack’s unjust punishment) in TKM.
4. Brainstormed 6 adjectives for a “good” father in groups.

WE WERE ASSIGNED:

1. Read Chapters 10-11 and complete corresponding study guide questions.
2. Put post-it notes in the novel where Atticus exhibits traits of a “good” father.

UPCOMING QUIZZES/TESTS/PROJECTS:

1. TKM quiz Wednesday.
2. Vocab 2 test Thursday.
3. Paragraph due Monday.

Friday, September 18, 2009

WE COMPLETED IN CLASS:

1. Journal #6: Sticks and Stones
True or False—Sticks and stones may break your bones, but names will never hurt you. Explain your response!
2. Began discussing Atticus’ role as a father in TKM.
3. Began reading Chapters 6-9.

WE WERE ASSIGNED:

1. Read Chapters 6-9 and complete corresponding study guide questions.

UPCOMING TEST:

1. Vocab 2 test Thursday.

Thursday, September 17, 2009

WE COMPLETED IN CLASS:

1. Journal #6: It’s a Girl/Boy Thing!
Do you agree that girls should act like girls and boys should act like boys? Why or why not? What are stereotypical girl and/or boy activities in our society?
2. Discussed boy/girl stereotypes in our society.
3. Discussed symbolism in TKM. (Scout's name, Boo's name, and sprig of nut grass, p42)
4. Discussed positive female role models in TKM (Miss Maudie, Calpurnia, Miss Stephanie, Mrs. Dubose).

WE WERE ASSIGNED:

No work was assigned.

Wednesday, September 16, 2009

WE COMPLETED IN CLASS:

1. No journal.
2. Discussed character categorization charts as a class.

WE WERE ASSIGNED:

1. Read Chapters 4 and 5 in TKM and complete study guide questions.

Tuesday, September 15, 2009

WE COMPLETED IN CLASS:

1. Journal #5: Appearances
Can you usually tell what kind of a person someone is by how he or she looks? Explain.
2. Worked on character categorization charts in groups and discussed characters.

WE WERE ASSIGNED:

1. No work was assigned. Preview Chapters 4-5.

Monday, September 14, 2009

WE COMPLETED IN CLASS:

1. Graded Vocab 2.
2. Finished discussing To Kill a Mockingbird PowerPoint.
3. Discussed allusion and exposition.

WE WERE ASSIGNED:

1. Read Chapters 2-3 in TKM and complete corresponding study guide questions.

Friday, September 11, 2009

WE COMPLETED IN CLASS:

1. Turned in paragraph.
2. Completed and discussed To Kill a Mockingbird anticipation guide.
3. Received To Kill a Mockingbird novels.
4. Discussed TKM PowerPoint.



WE WERE ASSIGNED:

1. Read Chapter 1 in TKM and complete corresponding study guide questions.
2. Complete Unit 2 vocabulary.

Thursday, September 10, 2009

WE COMPLETED IN CLASS:

1. Discussed final requirements for Human Discoveries paragraph.
2. Took Vocab 1 test.
3. Worked on paragraph.

WE WERE ASSIGNED:

1. Work on paragraph!

UPCOMING PROJECT:

1. Human Discoveries outline and paragraph due Friday. Make sure to turn in your rough outline and your rubric as well!

Wednesday, September 9, 2009

WE COMPLETED IN CLASS:

1. Discussed final requirements for Human Discoveries paragraph (see PowerPoint).
2. Discussed outline requirement for paragraph.
3. Discussed paragraph rubric.

WE WERE ASSIGNED:

1. Work on paragraph!

UPCOMING TESTS/PROJECTS:

1. Vocab #1 test Thursday.
2. Human Discoveries outline and paragraph due Friday. Make sure to turn in your rough outline and your rubric as well!

Tuesday, September 8, 2009

WE COMPLETED IN CLASS:

1. Worked on TIQAA x2 +C outline.

WE WERE ASSIGNED:

1. Finish TIQAA x2 +C outline.

UPCOMING TESTS/PROJECTS:

1. Vocab #1 test Thursday.
2. Human Discoveries paragraph due Friday.

Friday, September 4, 2009

WE COMPLETED IN CLASS:

1. No quick write.
2. Discussed writing packet (questions, comments, concerns).
3. Introduced to theme paragraph assignmenT.
4. Took PowerPoint notes.



5. Developed a topic sentence for our themes.

WE WERE ASSIGNED:

1. Find 2 quotes to support topic sentence.
2. Write 2 sentences of analysis for each quote.

Thursday, September 4, 2009

WE COMPLETED IN CLASS:

1. No quick write.
2. Turned in eulogy/drawing assignments.
3. Read Dr. Seuss’ Oh, The Places You’ll Go.
4. Introduced to Freshman Writing Packet.

WE WERE ASSIGNED:

1. Identify TIQAA x 2 + C in writing packet.

Wednesday, September 2, 2009

WE COMPLETED IN CLASS:

1. No quick write.
2. Finished discussing theme and symbolism in “The Scarlet Ibis.”
3. Turned in “The Scarlet Ibis” packet from Monday, yesterday’s theme handout, and yesterday’s reader response assignment.

WE WERE ASSIGNED:

1. Complete one of two options: 1) Write a eulogy for Doodle written from the perspective of Brother, or 2) Draw two significant scenes from the story and write a paragraph explaining the scenes.

Tuesday, September 1, 2009

WE COMPLETED IN CLASS:

1. No quick write.
2. Graded Unit 1 vocab.
3. Discussed the ending of "The Scarlet Ibis."
4. Worked on theme handout with partners.

WE WERE ASSIGNED:

1. Complete paragraph from theme handout. Write a paragraph (at least 8 sentences) telling your reaction to any of the following: Doodle's love for his brother, the narrator's treatment of his brother, Doodle's courage, your own idea. Be sure to support your ideas with at least two specific examples from the story!

Monday, August 31, 2009

WE COMPLETED IN CLASS:

1. Discussed symbolism and theme.
2. Started reading "The Scarlet Ibis" in class.

WE WERE ASSIGNED:

1. Finish reading "The Scarlet Ibis" and complete the symbolism and theme handouts.
2. Finish Vocab #1 for tomorrow.

Friday, August 28, 2009

WE COMPLETED IN CLASS:

1. Mr. Ewan came in to discuss Speech Team.
2. Handed out and discussed vocabulary books.
3. Discussed “Marigolds” study guide and chart.

WE WERE ASSIGNED:

1. Complete Unit 1 vocab for Tuesday.

Thursday, August 27, 2009

WE COMPLETED IN CLASS:

1. Discussed and turned in two questions from Wednesday.

What are the causes of mistreatment Salvador faces?
What effect does this treatment have on Salvador?

2. Read "Marigolds" p. 279-287 in textbook. Completed study guide and internal and external conflict chart.

WE WERE ASSIGNED:

See above. Study guide due Friday.

Wednesday, August 26, 2009

WE COMPLETED IN CLASS:

1. Learned about literary elements--Literary Elements PowerPoint.


2. Read "Salvador, Late or Early" p.183 in textbook.

WE WERE ASSIGNED:

1. Answer the following questions on a sheet of notebook paper and turn in.

What are the causes of mistreatment Salvador faces?
What effect does this treatment have on Salvador?

Daily Journal Notebooks

Don't forget to bring to class a notebook for daily journals! Bring it in ASAP!

Tuesday, August 25, 2009

WE COMPLETED IN CLASS:

1. Discussed and turned in "Harrison Bergeron" characterization chart.
2. Read "The Lesson of the Moth."

WE WERE ASSIGNED:

No work was assigned.

Monday, August 24, 2009

WE COMPLETED IN CLASS:

1. Show me your materials for points!
2. Discussed Harrison Bergeron with focus on satire.
3. Collected characterization sheets.

WE WERE ASSIGNED:

1. Preview Lesson of the Moth, IF you choose!

Young Adult Literature Bulletin Board

The following link will provide you with the clues for the Young Adult Literature bulletin board. Remember, if you figure out all eight texts, prove it to Ms. Sauder for a jolly rancher!

http://docs.google.com/View?id=dhrp3qx6_0df6kmwgj

Welcome

Welcome to Mrs. Gross' and Ms. Sauder's 2009-2010 English 1AA Blog! Both Mrs. Gross and I, Ms. Sauder, are looking forward to using this new forum of communication and we encourage both students and parents also to use it to the fullest extent of its capabilities!

About Ms. Sauder:

Ms. Sauder is an English education major at Illinois State University who will be completing her degree by student teaching under the supervision of Mrs. Gross. She will begin teaching Mrs. Gross' Contemporary Literature course in September and will continue teaching the course until her graduation in December 2009. Eventually she will also begin teaching in English 1A and in English 1AA.

Before attending ISU, Ms. Sauder attended Illinois Central College where she received her Associates Degree. She attended high school at Washington Community High School. She will have graduated with honors from all three locations once she graduates from ISU.

Outside of the world of academics, Ms. Sauder enjoys reading and spending time with her family and friends. She is engaged to get married this fall and is very excited to start her own family.

About Mrs. Gross:

I am excited to begin my tenth year teaching English at Pekin Community High School! This semester my schedule includes English 1AA, Contemporary Literature, and English 1A. I consider it a honorable opportunity to help the freshman grow into skilled and mature students ready to tackle the halls and classrooms of PCHS and to experience the seniors' emotions of excitement, hope, and pride as they anticipate graduating and beginning a new chapter in their lives.

Certification: National Board Teacher in English/Language Arts for Young Adults and Adolescents
Graduate study: St. Xavier University, Masters in Teaching and Leadership
Undergraduate study: Illinois State University, Speech Communication & English

Like most English teachers, I enjoy reading, but my favorite out of school activity is playing with my two-year-old daughter Kaleigh and spending time with my husband, who is also an English teacher at PCHS. (We do a lot of reading and writing at our house!) I also teach a dance class and an intense cardio class at the RiverPlex in Peoria.