Mon, 12/14 RCG Read "On Being Female and Sexual Agency" by Pamela Madsen at
this link and then answer these questions:
1. Give 3 examples of how culture could interfere with sexual agency.
2. Write 3 essential questions resulting from reading the article.
3. How can a person protect him or herself from sexual coercion and
gain greater sexual agency.
Tues, 12/15 RCG Peoples' Histories Project Presentations due.
SS Bring card to leave in your secret snowflake's locker.
LIT Take home test on Bronx Masquerade.
Character Grid and Literary Devices handouts due.
Wed, 12/16 RCG Peoples' Histories Project Presentations continued.
SS Bring drink and snack to leave in your secret snowflake's locker.
Thurs, 12/17 CLASS Self-evaluations due.
SS Bring gift for your secret snowflake.
Fri, 12/18 WTG Second revision of story due.
Friday, November 20, 2015
Week of December 7 - 11, 2015
Mon, 12/7 LIT Read pages 101-132 in Bronx Masquerade.
Bring 3 points to class for discussion.
Write an original poem in response to the reading.
Tues, 12/8 WTG Group 1story draft due.
RCG Read "Beyond 'Mean Girls' Typecasting" at this link.
1. What do the authors believe is the motivation for "mean girl"
behavior?
2. What is the cloud of "nice"?
3. What emotions underlie girls' anger?
4. What are some positive ways girls can gain power?
5. What is your experience with the "mean girl" phenomenon? Have
you ever been the victim of a mean girl? Have you ever been a
mean girl? Witnessed mean girl behavior?
PLAY Please do the following to prepare for Mr. Kelsey's visit:
1. Write a brief description about what you learned from being in the
play and email it to me. This can include material from the
personal, social, academic or action realms.
2. Bring food and drink for the cast party.
3. Bring in a poem to read.
4. Prepare your performance, if applicable.
Wed, 12/9 LIT Read pages 133-167 in Bronx Masquerade.
Bring 3 points to class for discussion.
Write an original poem in response to the reading.
RCG Notes on sources due on Wiki.
Thurs, 12/10 WTG Group 2 story draft due.
Fri, 12/11 LIT Read this article about Marie Marquardt and write 3 questions to ask
her on Monday.
Read her book Dream Things True (on your iPad).
Bring 3 points to class for discussion.
Write an original poem in response to the reading.
Tues, 12/8 WTG Group 1story draft due.
RCG Read "Beyond 'Mean Girls' Typecasting" at this link.
1. What do the authors believe is the motivation for "mean girl"
behavior?
2. What is the cloud of "nice"?
3. What emotions underlie girls' anger?
4. What are some positive ways girls can gain power?
5. What is your experience with the "mean girl" phenomenon? Have
you ever been the victim of a mean girl? Have you ever been a
mean girl? Witnessed mean girl behavior?
PLAY Please do the following to prepare for Mr. Kelsey's visit:
1. Write a brief description about what you learned from being in the
play and email it to me. This can include material from the
personal, social, academic or action realms.
2. Bring food and drink for the cast party.
3. Bring in a poem to read.
4. Prepare your performance, if applicable.
Wed, 12/9 LIT Read pages 133-167 in Bronx Masquerade.
Bring 3 points to class for discussion.
Write an original poem in response to the reading.
RCG Notes on sources due on Wiki.
Thurs, 12/10 WTG Group 2 story draft due.
Fri, 12/11 LIT Read this article about Marie Marquardt and write 3 questions to ask
her on Monday.
Read her book Dream Things True (on your iPad).
Assignments for Week of November 30 - December 4, 2015
Mon, 11/30 LIT Read pages 3-33 in Bronx Masquerade (end after Devon's "Bronx
Masquerade" and Tyrone's commentary).
Bring 3 points to class for discussion.
Write an original poem in response to the reading.
Begin completing Character Grid and Literary Devices handouts.
Tues, 12/1 RCG Read pages 1-21 in the Gender Textbook.
List 5 ideas you would like to discuss in class.
List 5 questions these articles raise in your mind about gender.
Wed, 12/2 LIT Read pages 34-64 in Bronx Masquerade (end after Judianne's "Cocoon"
and Tyrone's commentary).
Bring 3 points to class for discussion.
Write an original poem in response to the reading.
Continue completing Character Grid and Literary Devices handouts.
Thurs, 12/3 RCG 5 Sources due for Peoples' Histories projects.
WTG Gender story idea due.
Fri, 12/4 LIT Read pages 65-100 in Bronx Masquerade (end after Diondra's "High
Dive" and Tyrone's commentary.
Bring 3 points to class for discussion.
Write an original poem in response to the reading.
Continue completing Character Grid and Literary Devices handouts.
Secret Life of Bees essay revisions due.
Masquerade" and Tyrone's commentary).
Bring 3 points to class for discussion.
Write an original poem in response to the reading.
Begin completing Character Grid and Literary Devices handouts.
Tues, 12/1 RCG Read pages 1-21 in the Gender Textbook.
List 5 ideas you would like to discuss in class.
List 5 questions these articles raise in your mind about gender.
Wed, 12/2 LIT Read pages 34-64 in Bronx Masquerade (end after Judianne's "Cocoon"
and Tyrone's commentary).
Bring 3 points to class for discussion.
Write an original poem in response to the reading.
Continue completing Character Grid and Literary Devices handouts.
Thurs, 12/3 RCG 5 Sources due for Peoples' Histories projects.
WTG Gender story idea due.
Fri, 12/4 LIT Read pages 65-100 in Bronx Masquerade (end after Diondra's "High
Dive" and Tyrone's commentary.
Bring 3 points to class for discussion.
Write an original poem in response to the reading.
Continue completing Character Grid and Literary Devices handouts.
Secret Life of Bees essay revisions due.
Friday, November 13, 2015
Assignments for Week of November 16 - 20, 2015
Mon, 11/16 Know your lines for Act 1, Scenes 1, 2 and 3.
Know your music and parts for:
Tain't Nobody's Bizness
Love Is the Thing
There'll Be Some Changes Made
Bye Bye Blues
When Does Love Begin
Bring props.
Bring instruments.
Tues, 11/17 Know lines for Act 1, Scenes, 4; and Act 2, Scene 1
Know music and parts for
It's a Sin to Tell a Lie
If you Don't Know Where You're Going
That's My Desire
My Mother's Eyes
Honky Tonk Bud
7th period in Kate's Room: Practice Bye Bye Blues
It's a Sin to Tell a Lie
That's My Desire
Wed, 11/18 Know your lines for Act 1, Scenes 1, 2 and 3.
Know your music and parts for:
Tain't Nobody's Bizness
Love Is the Thing
There'll Be Some Changes Made
Bye Bye Blues
When Does Love Begin
Bring props.
Bring instruments.
Thurs, 11/19 Know lines for Act 1, Scenes, 4; and Act 2, Scene 1
Know music and parts for
It's a Sin to Tell a Lie
If you Don't Know Where You're Going
That's My Desire
My Mother's Eyes
Honky Tonk Bud
Fri, 11/20 4th & 5th periods in homebase room: First run-through.
6th & 7th periods in Kate's Room: Second run-through
Sat, 11/21 Kate's Room: Dress Rehearsal from 1:00 - 5:00 pm
Mon, 11/23 4th & 5th periods: Preparation, organization, costumes
Lunch: Set up food
6th & 7th periods: Performance!
Know your music and parts for:
Tain't Nobody's Bizness
Love Is the Thing
There'll Be Some Changes Made
Bye Bye Blues
When Does Love Begin
Bring props.
Bring instruments.
Tues, 11/17 Know lines for Act 1, Scenes, 4; and Act 2, Scene 1
Know music and parts for
It's a Sin to Tell a Lie
If you Don't Know Where You're Going
That's My Desire
My Mother's Eyes
Honky Tonk Bud
7th period in Kate's Room: Practice Bye Bye Blues
It's a Sin to Tell a Lie
That's My Desire
Wed, 11/18 Know your lines for Act 1, Scenes 1, 2 and 3.
Know your music and parts for:
Tain't Nobody's Bizness
Love Is the Thing
There'll Be Some Changes Made
Bye Bye Blues
When Does Love Begin
Bring props.
Bring instruments.
Thurs, 11/19 Know lines for Act 1, Scenes, 4; and Act 2, Scene 1
Know music and parts for
It's a Sin to Tell a Lie
If you Don't Know Where You're Going
That's My Desire
My Mother's Eyes
Honky Tonk Bud
Fri, 11/20 4th & 5th periods in homebase room: First run-through.
6th & 7th periods in Kate's Room: Second run-through
Sat, 11/21 Kate's Room: Dress Rehearsal from 1:00 - 5:00 pm
Mon, 11/23 4th & 5th periods: Preparation, organization, costumes
Lunch: Set up food
6th & 7th periods: Performance!
Thursday, November 5, 2015
Assignments for Week of November 9 - 13, 2015
Mon, 11/9 PLAY Have lines memorized for rehearsal.
Have song parts memorized.
Have dance parts memorized.
Bring in props.
Bring instruments and sheet music.
Be prepared to block/rehearse Act 1, Scene 1.
Be prepared to perform "T'aint Nobody's Business."
(Aidan on piano; Caroline, Ben and Liana on vocals)
Be prepared to block/rehearse Act 1, Scene 2.
Be prepared to perform "Love is the Thing."
(Lorenzo on sax; Jordan L. on cello; Aidan on vocals)
Tues, 11/10 PLAY Be prepared to block/rehearse Act 1, Scene 3.
Be prepared to perform "There'll Be Some Changes Made."
(Lorenzo on sax; Thomas on clarinet; Aidan on piano;
Zoya, Sophia, Liana on vocals)
Be prepared to perform "Bye Bye Blues."
(Aidan on piano; Lorenzo on sax; Thomas on clarinet; Everyone on
vocals; Ben, Molly, Aaren, Aidan on dance)
Be prepared to block/rehearse Act 2.
Be prepared to perform "Honky Tonk Bud."
(Jordan J. on vintriloquism)
Wed, 11/11 PLAY Be prepared to block/rehearse Act 1, Scene 4.
Be prepared to perform "It's a Sin to Tell a Lie.
(Andie on piano; Anna, Zoya on vocals)
Be prepared to perform "Corn Bread's Rap."
(Ben, Lorenzo, Zoya, Liana, Caroline on vocals; Molly, Aaren,
Nicholas on pots and pans)
Be prepared to perform "That's My Desire."
(Nicholas on piano; Caroline on vocals)
Be prepared to perform "My Mother's Eyes."
(Jordan L. on cello; Aidan on vocals)
Thurs, 11/12 PLAY Author visit. Have questions prepared to ask him.
Fri, 11/13 PLAY Run through rehearsal in Music Room.
Have song parts memorized.
Have dance parts memorized.
Bring in props.
Bring instruments and sheet music.
Be prepared to block/rehearse Act 1, Scene 1.
Be prepared to perform "T'aint Nobody's Business."
(Aidan on piano; Caroline, Ben and Liana on vocals)
Be prepared to block/rehearse Act 1, Scene 2.
Be prepared to perform "Love is the Thing."
(Lorenzo on sax; Jordan L. on cello; Aidan on vocals)
Tues, 11/10 PLAY Be prepared to block/rehearse Act 1, Scene 3.
Be prepared to perform "There'll Be Some Changes Made."
(Lorenzo on sax; Thomas on clarinet; Aidan on piano;
Zoya, Sophia, Liana on vocals)
Be prepared to perform "Bye Bye Blues."
(Aidan on piano; Lorenzo on sax; Thomas on clarinet; Everyone on
vocals; Ben, Molly, Aaren, Aidan on dance)
Be prepared to block/rehearse Act 2.
Be prepared to perform "Honky Tonk Bud."
(Jordan J. on vintriloquism)
Wed, 11/11 PLAY Be prepared to block/rehearse Act 1, Scene 4.
Be prepared to perform "It's a Sin to Tell a Lie.
(Andie on piano; Anna, Zoya on vocals)
Be prepared to perform "Corn Bread's Rap."
(Ben, Lorenzo, Zoya, Liana, Caroline on vocals; Molly, Aaren,
Nicholas on pots and pans)
Be prepared to perform "That's My Desire."
(Nicholas on piano; Caroline on vocals)
Be prepared to perform "My Mother's Eyes."
(Jordan L. on cello; Aidan on vocals)
Thurs, 11/12 PLAY Author visit. Have questions prepared to ask him.
Fri, 11/13 PLAY Run through rehearsal in Music Room.
Friday, October 30, 2015
Assignments for Week of Monday, November 2 - 6, 2015
Mon, 11/2 Conference Day
Tues, 11/3 RCG Revised and refined topic for Peoples' History Project due.
LIT Practice your songs for "Mother Ida's Place."
Wed, 11/4 LIT "Mother Ida's Place:" First read-through.
Read your part and practice in advance.
Practice your songs.
Thurs, 11/5 RCG Wiki Page set up.
Project Planner posted on Wiki Page.
Send invitation to Martha.
LIT Practice your music.
Fri, 11/6 LIT Field trip to see "Tell Me My Dreams."
Bring $$ for lunch.
Keep on practicing those songs.
Tues, 11/3 RCG Revised and refined topic for Peoples' History Project due.
LIT Practice your songs for "Mother Ida's Place."
Wed, 11/4 LIT "Mother Ida's Place:" First read-through.
Read your part and practice in advance.
Practice your songs.
Thurs, 11/5 RCG Wiki Page set up.
Project Planner posted on Wiki Page.
Send invitation to Martha.
LIT Practice your music.
Fri, 11/6 LIT Field trip to see "Tell Me My Dreams."
Bring $$ for lunch.
Keep on practicing those songs.
Friday, October 23, 2015
Assignments for Week of October 26 - 30, 2015
Mon, 10/26 LIT Read Mother Ida's Place.
Bring ideas for production and performances.
Tues, 10/27 RCG RR, pages 156-169.
Research "private prison lobby"?
What is it?
How does it affect the judicial system?
How does it influence politics?
Which candidate has been in the news recently for
receiving funding from private prison corporations?
What has the response from the campaign been?
Wed, 10/28 RCG RR, pages 170-176.
Be prepared for a quiz.
Response to TED Talk and discussion.
LIT Bring musical instruments
Thurs, 10/29 LIT Harlem Renaissance Projects due.
Fri, 10/30 GRAMMAR Book 2, page 6, Diagram sentences 1-10 (Gerund Phrases).
Bring ideas for production and performances.
Tues, 10/27 RCG RR, pages 156-169.
Research "private prison lobby"?
What is it?
How does it affect the judicial system?
How does it influence politics?
Which candidate has been in the news recently for
receiving funding from private prison corporations?
What has the response from the campaign been?
Wed, 10/28 RCG RR, pages 170-176.
Be prepared for a quiz.
Response to TED Talk and discussion.
LIT Bring musical instruments
Thurs, 10/29 LIT Harlem Renaissance Projects due.
Fri, 10/30 GRAMMAR Book 2, page 6, Diagram sentences 1-10 (Gerund Phrases).
Wednesday, October 14, 2015
Assignments for week of October 19 - 23, 2015
Mon, 10/19 LIT Q & A for essay over The Secret Life of Bees.
Choose a Harlem Renaissance artist to research.
GRAMMAR Review exercise due.
Tues, 10/20 RCG RR, pages 109-117.
What are microaggressions?
GRAMMAR Test over Book One.
Wed, 10/21 LIT Creative project due.
Thurs, 10/22 RCG RR, pages 146-154.
Complete the exercise on page 148.
Discuss Georgia's 2011 immigration law and its effect.
Fri, 10/23 LIT Essay due.
List of 5 sources for Harlem Renaissance Project.
Choose a Harlem Renaissance artist to research.
GRAMMAR Review exercise due.
Tues, 10/20 RCG RR, pages 109-117.
What are microaggressions?
GRAMMAR Test over Book One.
Wed, 10/21 LIT Creative project due.
Thurs, 10/22 RCG RR, pages 146-154.
Complete the exercise on page 148.
Discuss Georgia's 2011 immigration law and its effect.
Fri, 10/23 LIT Essay due.
List of 5 sources for Harlem Renaissance Project.
Thursday, October 8, 2015
Assignments for Week of October 12 - 16, 2015
Mon, 10/12 LIT Revised thesis and 3 points.
GRAMMAR Review exercises
RCG RR, pages 100-108.
Explain the concept and effects of stereotype threat.
WRITING Read revised stories.
Tues, 10/13 RCG In class exercise: Statistics on Race
WRITING Read revised stories.
Wed, 10/14 RCG In class exercise: The Visit
WRITING Read revised stories.
Thurs, 10/15 FALL BREAK!
Fri, 10/16 FALL BREAK!
GRAMMAR Review exercises
RCG RR, pages 100-108.
Explain the concept and effects of stereotype threat.
WRITING Read revised stories.
Tues, 10/13 RCG In class exercise: Statistics on Race
WRITING Read revised stories.
Wed, 10/14 RCG In class exercise: The Visit
WRITING Read revised stories.
Thurs, 10/15 FALL BREAK!
Fri, 10/16 FALL BREAK!
Friday, October 2, 2015
Assignments for Week of October 5 - 9, 2015
Mon, 10/5 Literature Read chapter 13 in The Secret Life of Bees twice.
Be prepared for a reading quiz.
Submit 3 points to discuss.
Tues, 10/6 RCG Read "The Case for Reparations, Part 1," RR (53-60).
Answer the questions at the end of the section.
Grammar Complete Review Exercises on Pages 30 and 31.
Wed. 10/7 Literature Read chapter 14 in The Secret Life of Bees twice.
Be prepared for a reading quiz.
Submit 3 points to discuss.
Thurs, 10/8 RCG Read revised stories.
Fri, 10/9 Literature Submit a thesis for your essay and 3 points.
Grammar Complete Review Exercises on Pages 32 and 33.
Be prepared for a reading quiz.
Submit 3 points to discuss.
Tues, 10/6 RCG Read "The Case for Reparations, Part 1," RR (53-60).
Answer the questions at the end of the section.
Grammar Complete Review Exercises on Pages 30 and 31.
Wed. 10/7 Literature Read chapter 14 in The Secret Life of Bees twice.
Be prepared for a reading quiz.
Submit 3 points to discuss.
Thurs, 10/8 RCG Read revised stories.
Fri, 10/9 Literature Submit a thesis for your essay and 3 points.
Grammar Complete Review Exercises on Pages 32 and 33.
Friday, September 25, 2015
Assignments for the Week of September 28 - October 2, 2015
Mon, 9/28 Literature Read chapter 10 in The Secret Life of Bees twice.
Be prepared for a reading quiz.
Submit 3 points for class discussion.
RCG Read "Unpacking the Invisible Knapsack," RR (29-37).
Writing Be prepared to read your revised story aloud.
Tues, 9/29 Iowa Tests 2nd and 3rd periods.
RCG Read "A Gardener's Tale," RR (40-47).
Write 10 essential questions that arise in your mind as you read.
Grammar Complete Ex. 1, #1-10, page 26 (Objective Complements).
Wed, 10/20 Iowa Tests 4th and 5th periods.
Literature Read chapter 11 in The Secret Life of Bees twice.
Be prepared for a reading quiz.
Submit 3 points for class discussion.
Thurs, 11/1 RCG Read "The Cost of Racism to White People," RR (48-50).
Complete "The Checklist" at the end of the article.
Iowa Tests 6th and 7th periods.
Fri, 11/2 Literature Read chapter 12 in The Secret Life of Bees twice.
Be prepared for a reading quiz.
Submit 3 points for class discussion.
Grammar Complete Review Exercises on Pages 28 and 29.
Be prepared for a reading quiz.
Submit 3 points for class discussion.
RCG Read "Unpacking the Invisible Knapsack," RR (29-37).
Writing Be prepared to read your revised story aloud.
Tues, 9/29 Iowa Tests 2nd and 3rd periods.
RCG Read "A Gardener's Tale," RR (40-47).
Write 10 essential questions that arise in your mind as you read.
Grammar Complete Ex. 1, #1-10, page 26 (Objective Complements).
Wed, 10/20 Iowa Tests 4th and 5th periods.
Literature Read chapter 11 in The Secret Life of Bees twice.
Be prepared for a reading quiz.
Submit 3 points for class discussion.
Thurs, 11/1 RCG Read "The Cost of Racism to White People," RR (48-50).
Complete "The Checklist" at the end of the article.
Iowa Tests 6th and 7th periods.
Fri, 11/2 Literature Read chapter 12 in The Secret Life of Bees twice.
Be prepared for a reading quiz.
Submit 3 points for class discussion.
Grammar Complete Review Exercises on Pages 28 and 29.
Thursday, September 17, 2015
Assignments for the Week of September 21 - 15
Mon, 9/21 Literature Read chapter 8 in The Secret Life of Bees.
Bring in 3 points to discuss.
Be prepared for a reading quiz.
RCG Read pages 2-17 in the Race Book.
Record any new ideas or questions raised as you read.
Be prepared to discuss in class.
Tues, 9/22 RCG Read "Is your Baby Racist?"(pp. 20-29, Race Book).
Answer the questions at the end of the article (page 29).
Be prepared for a reading quiz.
Grammar Page 22, Exercise 1, Sentences 1-10 (Direct Objects)
Wed, 9/23 No School Yom Kippur
Thurs, 9/24 RCG Family History Presentations
Fri, 9/25 Literature Read chapter 9 in The Secret Life of Bees.
Bring in 3 points to discuss.
Be prepared for a reading quiz.
Grammar Page 24, Exercise 1, Sentences 1-10 (Indirect Objects)
Bring in 3 points to discuss.
Be prepared for a reading quiz.
RCG Read pages 2-17 in the Race Book.
Record any new ideas or questions raised as you read.
Be prepared to discuss in class.
Tues, 9/22 RCG Read "Is your Baby Racist?"(pp. 20-29, Race Book).
Answer the questions at the end of the article (page 29).
Be prepared for a reading quiz.
Grammar Page 22, Exercise 1, Sentences 1-10 (Direct Objects)
Wed, 9/23 No School Yom Kippur
Thurs, 9/24 RCG Family History Presentations
Fri, 9/25 Literature Read chapter 9 in The Secret Life of Bees.
Bring in 3 points to discuss.
Be prepared for a reading quiz.
Grammar Page 24, Exercise 1, Sentences 1-10 (Indirect Objects)
Wednesday, September 9, 2015
Assignments for Week of September 14 - 18, 2015
Mon, 9/14 No School Rosh Hashanah
Tues, 9/15 Grammar Review Predicate Adjectives; Discuss Predicate Nouns
Literature Black Madonna reports (continued)
Wed, 9/16 Literature Read chapter 6 in Secret Life of Bees.
Write 3 points for the discussion.
Be prepared for a reading quiz.
Grammar Page 20, Exercise 1, diagram sentences 1-10 (Predicate Nouns)
Thurs, 9/17 RCG Written response to Color of Fear
Fri, 9/18 Literature Read chapter 7 in Secret Life of Bees.
Write 3 points for the discussion.
Be prepared for a reading quiz.
RCG Response to Fish Bowls
Grammar Page 22, Exercise 1, diagram sentence 1-10 (Direct Objects)
March Films due.
Tues, 9/15 Grammar Review Predicate Adjectives; Discuss Predicate Nouns
Literature Black Madonna reports (continued)
Wed, 9/16 Literature Read chapter 6 in Secret Life of Bees.
Write 3 points for the discussion.
Be prepared for a reading quiz.
Grammar Page 20, Exercise 1, diagram sentences 1-10 (Predicate Nouns)
Thurs, 9/17 RCG Written response to Color of Fear
Fri, 9/18 Literature Read chapter 7 in Secret Life of Bees.
Write 3 points for the discussion.
Be prepared for a reading quiz.
RCG Response to Fish Bowls
Grammar Page 22, Exercise 1, diagram sentence 1-10 (Direct Objects)
March Films due.
Friday, September 4, 2015
Assignment for Week of September 8 - 11, 2015
Tues (9/8) RCG RCG Intro Book, read pages 18-25
Wed (9/9) Lit Read chapter 4 in Secret Life of Bees.
Write 3 points for the discussion.
Be prepared for a reading quiz.
RCG Response to social identity exercise due.
Thurs (9/10) Writing Story revision due.
Fri (9/11) Lit Read chapter 5 in Secret Life of Bees.
Write 3 points for the discussion.
Be prepared for a reading quiz.
Prepare and deliver a brief report on a Black Madonna of your choice.
(Bring a photo.)
Grammar Page 18 (Predicate Adj), exercise 1, sentences 1-10.
Wed (9/9) Lit Read chapter 4 in Secret Life of Bees.
Write 3 points for the discussion.
Be prepared for a reading quiz.
RCG Response to social identity exercise due.
Thurs (9/10) Writing Story revision due.
Fri (9/11) Lit Read chapter 5 in Secret Life of Bees.
Write 3 points for the discussion.
Be prepared for a reading quiz.
Prepare and deliver a brief report on a Black Madonna of your choice.
(Bring a photo.)
Grammar Page 18 (Predicate Adj), exercise 1, sentences 1-10.
Friday, August 28, 2015
Assignments for Week of August 31 - September 4
Mon (8/31) Literature Read chapter 1 in Secret Life of Bees.
Write 3 points to discuss in class.
Be prepared for a 5 questions reading quiz.
Tues (9/1) RCG Read pages 11-13 in Intro Book.
Write 5 essential questions to share in class.
Grammar Preposition song due.
Wed (9/2) Literature Read chapter 2 in Secret Life of Bees.
Write 3 points to discuss in class.
Be prepared for a 5 questions reading quiz.
Thurs (9/3) RCG Read pages 14-17 in Intro Book.
Answer questions on page 17.
Fri (9/4) Literature Read chapter 3 in Secret Life of Bees.
Write 3 points to discuss in class.
Be prepared for a 5 questions reading quiz.
Grammar Page 16 (Adv Prep Phrases), exercise 1, sentences 1-10.
Write 3 points to discuss in class.
Be prepared for a 5 questions reading quiz.
Tues (9/1) RCG Read pages 11-13 in Intro Book.
Write 5 essential questions to share in class.
Grammar Preposition song due.
Wed (9/2) Literature Read chapter 2 in Secret Life of Bees.
Write 3 points to discuss in class.
Be prepared for a 5 questions reading quiz.
Thurs (9/3) RCG Read pages 14-17 in Intro Book.
Answer questions on page 17.
Fri (9/4) Literature Read chapter 3 in Secret Life of Bees.
Write 3 points to discuss in class.
Be prepared for a 5 questions reading quiz.
Grammar Page 16 (Adv Prep Phrases), exercise 1, sentences 1-10.
Tuesday, August 25, 2015
Assignments for Week of August 24 - 28, 2015
Wed (8/26) Grammar Page 8 (Adj Modifiers), exercise 1, odd numbered sentences.
Page 10 (Adv Modifiers), exercise 1, odd numbered sentences.
Writing Work on your story.
Turn in your Summer Reading List!
Thurs (8/27) Writing Work on your story.
Fri (8/27) Grammar Page 12 (Appositives), exercise 1, even numbers.
Read about prepositions at this link.
Page 14 (Adj Prep Phrases), exercise 1, sentences 1-10.
RCG Read pages 1-10. Answer the questions on page 10.
Page 10 (Adv Modifiers), exercise 1, odd numbered sentences.
Writing Work on your story.
Turn in your Summer Reading List!
Thurs (8/27) Writing Work on your story.
Fri (8/27) Grammar Page 12 (Appositives), exercise 1, even numbers.
Read about prepositions at this link.
Page 14 (Adj Prep Phrases), exercise 1, sentences 1-10.
RCG Read pages 1-10. Answer the questions on page 10.
Thursday, May 7, 2015
May 11 - 15, 2015
Mon, 5/11 LIT Bring in thesis and 3 points for essay.
WTG Class Slam
Tues, 5/12 LIT Revise thesis statement and 3 points.
RCG Action Project Strategic Plan, Section 4 due.
Wed, 5/13 RCG Action Project Presentations due.
WTG Three questions for author-in-residence.
Thurs, 5/14 EVAL Self-evaluation due.
Fri, 5/15 LIT Essay on Purple Hibiscus due.
WTG Class Slam
Tues, 5/12 LIT Revise thesis statement and 3 points.
RCG Action Project Strategic Plan, Section 4 due.
Wed, 5/13 RCG Action Project Presentations due.
WTG Three questions for author-in-residence.
Thurs, 5/14 EVAL Self-evaluation due.
Fri, 5/15 LIT Essay on Purple Hibiscus due.
Friday, May 1, 2015
Week of May 4 - 8, 2015
Mon, 5/4 LIT Read pages 246-259 in Purple Hibiscus twice.
Bring in 3 points to discuss.
Be prepared for quiz.
WRG Slam poem revision
Tues, 5/5 RCG Questions about APS Middle Schools
Wed, 5/6 LIT Read pages 249-275 in Purple Hibiscus twice.
Bring in 3 points to discuss.
Be prepared for quiz.
WTG Have slam poem memorized for delivery notes.
Thurs, 5/7 WTG Complete information for shared doc on APS Middle Schools.
Fri, 5/8 LIT Read pages 275-307 in Purple Hibiscus twice.
Bring in 3 points to discuss.
Be prepared for quiz.
Bring in 3 points to discuss.
Be prepared for quiz.
WRG Slam poem revision
Tues, 5/5 RCG Questions about APS Middle Schools
Wed, 5/6 LIT Read pages 249-275 in Purple Hibiscus twice.
Bring in 3 points to discuss.
Be prepared for quiz.
WTG Have slam poem memorized for delivery notes.
Thurs, 5/7 WTG Complete information for shared doc on APS Middle Schools.
Fri, 5/8 LIT Read pages 275-307 in Purple Hibiscus twice.
Bring in 3 points to discuss.
Be prepared for quiz.
Saturday, April 25, 2015
Week of April 27 - May 1, 2015
Mon, 4/27 LIT Read pages 182-205 in Purple Hibiscus twice.
Bring in 3 points for discussion.
Be prepared for a reading quiz.
Tues, 4/28 RCG Revised Action Plan
Wed, 4/29 LIT Read pages 206-232 in Purple Hibiscus twice.
Bring in 3 points for discussion.
Be prepared for a reading quiz.
Thurs, 4/30 RCG Progress Report to Martha
Fri, 5/1 LIT Read pages 232- 246 in Purple Hibiscus twice.
Bring in 3 points for discussion.
Be prepared for a reading quiz.
WTG Slam poem revision
Bring in 3 points for discussion.
Be prepared for a reading quiz.
Tues, 4/28 RCG Revised Action Plan
Wed, 4/29 LIT Read pages 206-232 in Purple Hibiscus twice.
Bring in 3 points for discussion.
Be prepared for a reading quiz.
Thurs, 4/30 RCG Progress Report to Martha
Fri, 5/1 LIT Read pages 232- 246 in Purple Hibiscus twice.
Bring in 3 points for discussion.
Be prepared for a reading quiz.
WTG Slam poem revision
Friday, April 17, 2015
Assignments for Week of April 20 - 27, 2015
Mon, 4/20 LIT Read pages 140-161 twice.
Tues, 4/21 RCG Read the handouts "Action Project Guidelines" and "Action Project Deadlines." Then complete the "Action Project Planner."
SLAM Find a spoken word piece you love and send the link to Martha.
Wed, 4/22 LIT Read pages 162-181 twice.
Thurs, 4/24 RCG Turn in your "Action Project Strategic Plan."
Fri, 4/25 LIT Read pages 182-205 twice.
Bring in 3 points.
Be prepared for quiz.
Tues, 4/21 RCG Read the handouts "Action Project Guidelines" and "Action Project Deadlines." Then complete the "Action Project Planner."
SLAM Find a spoken word piece you love and send the link to Martha.
Wed, 4/22 LIT Read pages 162-181 twice.
Bring in 3 points.
Be prepared for quiz.
Thurs, 4/24 RCG Turn in your "Action Project Strategic Plan."
Fri, 4/25 LIT Read pages 182-205 twice.
Bring in 3 points.
Be prepared for quiz.
SLAM Slam poem due.
SLAM Slam poem due.
Monday, April 13, 2015
Assignments for Week of April 13 - 17, 2015
Tues, 4/14 LIT Read Purple Hibiscus, pages 89-109 twice.
Be prepared for a reading quiz.
Bring in 3 points for discussion.
Wed, 4/15 RCG Bring letters from before spring break to read and discuss.
Thurs, 4/16 LIT Read Purple Hibiscus, pages 110-126 twice.
Be prepared for a reading quiz.
Bring in 3 points for discussion.
RCG Answer the following questions about the film Made in LA.
Fri, 4/17 LIT Read Purple Hibiscus, pages 126-139 twice.
Be prepared for a reading quiz.
Bring in 3 points for discussion.
RCG Write a 1-page response to the film I'm Not Racist, Am I?
Be prepared for a reading quiz.
Bring in 3 points for discussion.
Wed, 4/15 RCG Bring letters from before spring break to read and discuss.
Thurs, 4/16 LIT Read Purple Hibiscus, pages 110-126 twice.
Be prepared for a reading quiz.
Bring in 3 points for discussion.
RCG Answer the following questions about the film Made in LA.
1.
If you could ask anyone in the film a single
question, who
would you ask and what would you ask?
2.
Did anything in this film surprise you? If so,
what? Why
was it surprising?
3.
What insights or inspiration did you gain from
this film?
What did you learn about the film’s subjects and/or about
yourself?
4.
Describe a moment in the film that you found to
be moving
or particularly memorable.
What was it about that moment
that impressed you?
5. What did you learn from the film about the
difficulties and
rewards of sustaining a protest? What tactics were used to
discourage or derail the protestors? How can organizers and
workers effectively
respond to such tactics?
6.
What was it like for you to witness Maria’s
discomfort
speaking in a college classroom? Have you had a similar
experience?
What did you learn about organizing and/or
activism from that scene?
7.
Explain the “power pyramid” that Lupe uses to
describe the
power of workers uniting? What do you think of the analysis?
Fri, 4/17 LIT Read Purple Hibiscus, pages 126-139 twice.
Be prepared for a reading quiz.
Bring in 3 points for discussion.
RCG Write a 1-page response to the film I'm Not Racist, Am I?
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