PLEASE CHECK CANVAS FOR DIGITAL LEARNING ASSIGNMENTS. FIRST DUE DATE IS 3/31. MORE TO COME.
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TECHNICAL DIFFICULTY -- PLEASE STAND BY!!!
Tuesday, 3/3/2020
Monday, 3/2/2020
FILES FOR 3/2--3/6:
Tuesday, 3/3/2020
- Read The Pit & The Pendulum - You can find the text online
- Answer P&P Questions
Monday, 3/2/2020
- There is no assignment to be made up for today.
FILES FOR 3/2--3/6:
p_p_questions.pdf |
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Friday, 2/28/2020
- Read "Annabel Lee" - You can find the poem online
- Complete Annabel Lee Questions
Thursday, 2/27/2020
- Finish the Tell-Tale Heart Questions
Wednesday, 2/26/2020
- Gothic Horror Planning Sheet - CENTER COLUMN ONLY -- You can find the story online "The Devil and Tom Walker"
- Read The Tell-Tale Heart - You can find the story online
- Begin TTH Guided Questions
Tuesday, 2/25/2020
- Take notes on comma rules - You will need to get the notes from a classmate
- Commas Again Worksheet
Monday, 2/24/2020
- Gothic/Dark Romantic PPT Notes -- You will need to get the notes from a classmate
- There will be a quiz over these notes later this week.
FILES FOR 2/24-2/28:
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Friday, 2/14/2020
- There is no assignment to be made up for today.
Thursday, 2/13/2020
- As long as you finished the DTW Questions yesterday, there is no assignment to be made up for today.
Wednesday, 2/12/2020
- Read The Devil and Tom Walker - You can find the story online or check out a textbook from me.
- Complete DTW Questions
Tuesday, 2/11/2020
- Dark Romanticism Pre-Write
- DTW Vocab Exercises
Monday, 2/10/2020
- If you were absent today, you will need to make arrangements to come before or after school this week to make test corrections.
- Begin American Romanticism Background Questions (Assignment and textbook pages below)
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Friday, 2/7/2020
- New Nation Open Book Test -- If you were absent today, please plan to stay after school on Tuesday, 2/11 (if possible)
Thursday, 2/6/2020
- Read The Crisis No. 1 - See me to check out a textbook
- Complete Crisis Assignment
Wednesday, 2/5/2020
- Parallelism in Declaration of Independence Assignment
Tuesday, 2/4/2020
- Read the Declaration of Independence (find it online)
- Read the Simplified Version and fill in the blanks
- List of Grievances Assignment (Front and back)
Monday, 2/3/2020
- Speech to Second Virginia Convention Quote Assignment - See me to check out a textbook
FILES FOR 2/3-2/7:
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Thursday, 1/30/2020 -- Friday, 1/31/2020
Wednesday, 1/29/2020
Tuesday, 1/28/2020
Monday, 1/27/2020
FILES FOR 1/27-1/31:
Thursday, 1/30/2020 -- Friday, 1/31/2020
- Franklin's Aphorism Booklet
Wednesday, 1/29/2020
- If you were absent today, you need to stay after school next Tuesday, 2/4 to make up the Native American/Pre-Colonial Test
Tuesday, 1/28/2020
- New Nation Authors Assignment
- Read Build Background (p. 105)
- Read Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin (p. 106) - See me to check out a textbook
- Complete Franklin Assignment
Monday, 1/27/2020
- Finish Sinners One-Pager
FILES FOR 1/27-1/31:
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Friday, 1/24/2020
Thursday, 1/23/2020
Wednesday, 1/22/2020
Tuesday, 1/21/2020
FILES FOR 1/21-1/24:
Friday, 1/24/2020
- Sinners One-Pager
Thursday, 1/23/2020
- Read Life of Olaudah Equiano (p. 70 through the first paragraph of p. 75) - See me to check out a textbook
- Equiano Guided Questions
Wednesday, 1/22/2020
- Finish Sinners Close Read
Tuesday, 1/21/2020
- Sinners Vocab Context Clues Worksheet (before reading)
- Begin Sinners Close Read (read the directions carefully)
FILES FOR 1/21-1/24:
sinners_in_the_hands_one_pager__1_.pdf |
equiano_guided_questions.pdf |
sinners_context_clues.pdf |
sinners_close_read.pdf |
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Friday, 1/17/2020
Thursday, 1/16/2020
Tuesday, 1/14/2020 - Wednesday, 1/15/2020
Monday, 1/13/2020
FILES FOR 1/13 - 1/17:
Friday, 1/17/2020
- Pathos/Ethos/Logos Packet - See me to get a copy of this assignment
Thursday, 1/16/2020
- Read Of Plymouth Plantation (p. 64) - See me to check out a textbook
- Complete OPP Assignment
Tuesday, 1/14/2020 - Wednesday, 1/15/2020
- Write your own Creation Myth (assignment below)
Monday, 1/13/2020
- Sky Tree Perspective Rewrite (assignment below)
- How The World Was Made Chart
FILES FOR 1/13 - 1/17:
of_plymouth_plantation_assignment.pdf |
creation_myth_instructions.pdf |
how_the_world_was_made_text.pdf |
how_the_world_was_made_chart.pdf |
sky_tree_rewrite.pdf |
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Friday, 1/10/2020
Thursday, 1/9/2020
Wednesday, 1/8/2020
Tuesday, 1/7/2020
Monday, 1/6/2020
FILES FOR 1/6 - 1-10:
Friday, 1/10/2020
- Today, we took the Lit Terms Quiz -- See me about staying after next week to make up the quiz.
- Read The Sky Tree (p. 35)/Complete Questions (assignment and text below) - PORTFOLIO ASSIGNMENT
Thursday, 1/9/2020
- Native American Background Questions - (see file below) - See me to check out a textbook or take a pic of the textbook pages
Wednesday, 1/8/2020
- Narrative Perspective Worksheet
- POV Worksheet 2
Tuesday, 1/7/2020
- Lit Terms PPT Notes (Answer key below)
- Characterization Packet (see file below)
Monday, 1/6/2020
- Letter of Introduction
FILES FOR 1/6 - 1-10:
sky_tree_text.pdf |
sky_tree_questions.pdf |
native_american_background_questions.pdf |
identifying_narrative_perspective_worksheet.pdf |
pov_worksheet_2.pdf |
lit_terms_notes_key.pdf |
direct_indirect_characterization_packet.pdf |
letter_of_introduction.pdf |
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3RD FINAL EXAM - FRIDAY, 5/24
4TH FINAL EXAM - THURSDAY, 5/23
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Friday, 5/17
Thursday, 5/16
Wednesday, 5/15
Monday, 5/13 & Tuesday, 5/14
FILES FOR WEEK OF 5/13-17
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3RD FINAL EXAM - FRIDAY, 5/24
4TH FINAL EXAM - THURSDAY, 5/23
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Friday, 5/17
- There is no assignment to be made up for today.
Thursday, 5/16
- Read "Thank You Ma'am" (Langston Hughes) - Text can be found below.
- Complete Story Map
Wednesday, 5/15
- There is no assignment to be made up for today.
Monday, 5/13 & Tuesday, 5/14
- Of Mice & Men Open Mind Portrait
FILES FOR WEEK OF 5/13-17
story_map_template.pdf |
thank_you_maam_text.pdf |
open_mind_template.pdf |
open_mind_portrait_instructions.pdf |
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Friday, 5/10
Thursday, 5/9
Tuesday, 5/7
Monday, 5/6
FILES FOR WEEK OF 5/6-10:
Friday, 5/10
- There is no assignment to be made up for today, but you did miss the movie. :(
Thursday, 5/9
- OMM - Chapters 5-6
- Chapters 5-6 Questions
Tuesday, 5/7
- OMM - Read Chapters 2-3
Monday, 5/6
- Of Mice & Men - Read Chapter 1
FILES FOR WEEK OF 5/6-10:
omm_guided_reading_study_guide.pdf |
of_mice_and_men_text.pdf |
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Friday, 5/3
Thursday, 5/2
Wednesday, 5/1
Tuesday, 4/30
Monday, 4/29
Friday, 5/3
- There is no assignment to be made up for today.
Thursday, 5/2
- There is no assignment to be made up for today.
Wednesday, 5/1
- There is no assignment to be made up for today.
Tuesday, 4/30
- 2nd - Report to Lab 1001 @ 8:35 for Milestone
Monday, 4/29
- 2nd - Report to Lab 1001 @ 8:35 for Milestone
American Literature Milestone - Monday, 4/29 and Tuesday, 4/30
Extra Credit Assignment (optional) - Due Sunday, 4/28 @ midnight
Extra Credit Assignment (optional) - Due Sunday, 4/28 @ midnight
extra_credit_usatestprep_mod.pdf |
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Friday, 4/26
Thursday, 4/25
Wednesday, 4/24
Tuesday, 4/23
Monday, 4/22
FILES FOR 4/22-4/26:
Friday, 4/26
- Milestone is Monday. 3rd - Report to lab 3001 at 12:30. 4th - Report to lab 4002.
- One of Ours Packet
Thursday, 4/25
- Hyphens Worksheet #2
- More Prompts Practice
Wednesday, 4/24
- 3rd -- There is no assignment to be made up for today.
- 4th -- One of Ours Packet
Tuesday, 4/23
- Pronoun Antecedent Agreement Worksheets
Monday, 4/22
- Crucible Test - If you were absent today, please plan to stay after school one day this week.
- The Red Scare & McCarthy Trials Article Guided Questions - To be uploaded shortly.
FILES FOR 4/22-4/26:
hyphens_worksheet_2.pdf |
one_of_ours_text__3_.pdf |
one_of_ours_questions.pdf |
pronoun_antecedent_worksheet_2.pdf |
pronoun_antecedent_worksheet_1.pdf |
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Friday, 4/19
Thursday, 4/18
Wednesday, 4/17
Tuesday, 4/16
Monday, 4/15
FILES FOR 4/15-19:
Friday, 4/19
- There is no assignment to be made up for today.
Thursday, 4/18
- The Crucible Unit Test has been moved to Monday. Study your Acts 1-3 questions.
- Finish Crucible Character Journals
Wednesday, 4/17
- The Crucible Unit Test is tomorrow. Study your Acts 1-3 questions.
- Crucible Character Journals - Due tomorrow end of block
Tuesday, 4/16
- Act 3 Guided Questions
Monday, 4/15
- The Crucible Unit Test will be Thursday, 4/18
- Read The Crucible Act 3 - Text can be found online.
FILES FOR 4/15-19:
character_journal_instructions_2019.pdf |
act_3_questions.pdf |
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Friday, 4/12
Thursday, 4/11
Wednesday, 4/10
Tuesday, 4/9
Monday, 4/8
FILES FOR 4/8 - 4/12:
Friday, 4/12
- The Crucible Unit Test will be next Thursday, 4/18
- 3rd - Finish reading The Crucible Act 2
- 3rd - Crazy Accusations Chart
- 3rd AND 4th - The Crucible Act 2 Guided Questions
Thursday, 4/11
- The Crucible Unit Test will be next Thursday, 4/18
- Read The Crucible Act 2 - Text can be found online.
Wednesday, 4/10
- The Crucible Unit Test will be next Thursday, 4/18
- Read The Crucible Act 1 - Text can be found online.
- Act 1 Guided Questions
Tuesday, 4/9
- Crucible Character Interview Assignment
- Salem's Scandal Article & Guided Questions
Monday, 4/8
- Crucible Webquest
FILES FOR 4/8 - 4/12:
crazy_accusations.pdf |
act_2_questions.pdf |
act_1_questions.pdf |
salems_scandal_guided_questions.pdf |
salems_scandal_article.pdf |
character_interviews_list.pdf |
salem_webquest_instructions.pdf |
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Friday, 3/29
Tuesday, 3/26
Monday, 3/25
FILES FOR WEEK OF 3/25-29:
Friday, 3/29
- If you were absent today, you will need to stay after school on Tuesday, 4/9 to make up the RRN Test that we took in class today.
- Read The Ransom of Red Chief
- Complete RRC Choice Assignment
Tuesday, 3/26
- 3RD ONLY -- TP-CASTT for Richard Cory (p. 575) and Miniver Cheevy (p. 576) - Template below; Text can be found online.
- 3RD ONLY -- TP-CASTT Explanation (below, if necessary)
- 4TH ONLY -- There is no assignment to be made up for today.
Monday, 3/25
- Milestone Diagnostic Test (Pre-test) - Please see me about a makeup
FILES FOR WEEK OF 3/25-29:
ransom_of_red_chief_assignment.pdf |
ransom_of_red_chief_text.pdf |
tpcastt_template.pdf |
tp-castt_explanation.pdf |
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Friday, 3/22 - Comma Quiz Wednesday, 3/27
Thursday, 3/21
Wednesday, 3/20
Tuesday, 3/19
Monday, 3/18
FILES FOR WEEK OF 3/18-3/22:
Friday, 3/22 - Comma Quiz Wednesday, 3/27
- Commas Practice Packet - To be uploaded shortly
- The Story of an Hour Close Read
Thursday, 3/21
- Read Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County (p. 498) - You can check out a textbook from the Media Center or look up the story online
- Yaller Cow Narrative (instructions below)
Wednesday, 3/20
- 3rd only - TBAF Questions #1-11 - To be uploaded shortly
- To Build A Fire Narrative - You can check out a textbook from the Media Center or look up the story online
Tuesday, 3/19
- Reading Warmup Vocab Worksheet
- Read To Build A Fire (p. 603) - You can check out a textbook from the Media Center or look up the story online
Monday, 3/18
- Intro to Realism/Regionalism/Naturalism Questions (all 32) - You may check out a textbook from the Media Center.
- Read Meet Emily Dickinson (p. 437) - Create a list of the (10) MOST IMPORTANT facts about her.
- Read Meet Walt Whitman (p. 408) - Create a list of the (10) MOST IMPORTANT facts about him.
FILES FOR WEEK OF 3/18-3/22:
story_of_an_hour_close_reading.pdf |
jumping_frog_yaller_cow_story.pdf |
tbaf_narrativw.pdf |
tbaf_reading_warmup.pdf |
intro_to_rrn.pdf |
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Friday, 3/15 - If you were absent today, please plan to stay after school on Tuesday, 3/19 to make up test.
Thursday, 3/14
Wednesday, 3/13
Tuesday, 3/12
Monday, 3/11 Civil War/Realism Test - Friday, 3/15
FILES FOR WEEK OF 3/11-15:
Friday, 3/15 - If you were absent today, please plan to stay after school on Tuesday, 3/19 to make up test.
- Civil War/Realism Test
Thursday, 3/14
- Gettysburg Address Close Read - You can find the text online.
Wednesday, 3/13
- Finish MB&MF Quote Analysis
- S. Truth/Ain't I A Woman Assignment
- Spirituals Assignment - Text and assignment uploaded below.
Tuesday, 3/12
- Song Lyric Quote Analysis
- Douglass (My Bondage & My Freedom) Quote Analysis
Monday, 3/11 Civil War/Realism Test - Friday, 3/15
- Life After War Narrative
- Underground Railroad Code (4th only)
FILES FOR WEEK OF 3/11-15:
gettysburg_address_close_read.pdf |
spirituals_text_344-349.pdf |
spirituals_questions.pdf |
aint_i_sojourner_truth.pdf |
song_lyrics_quote_analysis.pdf |
douglass_quote_analysis_.pdf |
undergrd_rr_codes__1_.pdf |
life_after_war_narrative_instructions.pdf |
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Friday, 3/8
Thursday, 3/7
Wednesday, 3/6 - If you were absent today, please plan on staying after school on Tuesday 2/12 for make-up test.
Tuesday, 3/5
Monday, 3/4
FILES FOR WEEK OF 3/4-3/8
Friday, 3/8
- My Bondage & My Freedom Vocab in Context
- MB&MF Close Read
Thursday, 3/7
- Civil War Background Questions - You may check out a textbook from the Media Center.
Wednesday, 3/6 - If you were absent today, please plan on staying after school on Tuesday 2/12 for make-up test.
- Romantics Test
Tuesday, 3/5
- "Study Guide"
- Comic Strip
Monday, 3/4
- Read Walden (p. 214) - You may check out a textbook from the Media Center.
- Walden Quote Analysis
FILES FOR WEEK OF 3/4-3/8
mb_mf_vocab_in_context.pdf |
mb_mf_close_read.pdf |
civil_war_bkgd_questions__2_.pdf |
comic_strip_instructions.pdf |
dr_study_guide_2017-2018.pdf |
walden_quotes_go.pdf |
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Friday, 3/1 -Gothic/Horror Story DUE
Thursday, 2/28 - There is no assignment to be made up for today.
Wednesday, 2/27
Tuesday, 2/26
Monday, 2/25
3rd - The Raven Close Read
4th - Read The Tell-Tale Heart - Text can be found online.
FILES FOR WEEK OF 2/25-3/1
Friday, 3/1 -Gothic/Horror Story DUE
- Who am I? Chart
- Transcendental Song Lyric Assignment
Thursday, 2/28 - There is no assignment to be made up for today.
Wednesday, 2/27
- Gothic/Horror Story - Due tomorrow beginning of class
Tuesday, 2/26
- Direct/Indirect Characterization Packet
- Gothic/Horror Planning Sheet - PAGE 2 ONLY!!!
Monday, 2/25
3rd - The Raven Close Read
4th - Read The Tell-Tale Heart - Text can be found online.
- Answer TTH Guided Questions
- TTH Constructed Response
FILES FOR WEEK OF 2/25-3/1
transcendentalism_in_song_lyrics.pdf |
who_are_you_self-reflection.pdf |
gothic_horror_story_instructions_w_rubric.pdf |
direct_indirect_characterization_packet.pdf |
gothic_horror_planning_sheet.pdf |
tth_constructed_response.pdf |
tell_tale_heart_guided_questions_.pdf |
raven_close_read.pdf |
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Friday, 2/15 - There is no assignment to be made up for today.
Thursday, 2/14
Wednesday, 2/13
Tuesday, 2/12
Monday, 2/11 - If you were absent on Friday, you need to stay after school on tomorrow to make up Gothic Notes quiz.
FILES FOR WEEK OF 2/11-2/15:
Friday, 2/15 - There is no assignment to be made up for today.
Thursday, 2/14
- 3rd - Annabel Lee Packet
- 4th - The Raven Close Read
Wednesday, 2/13
- Finish reading P&P
- Finish P&P Questions/Ending Rewrite
- 4th - Annabel Lee Packet (2 files below)
Tuesday, 2/12
- Read Build Background (p. 262) - You may check out a textbook from the Media Center.
- Begin reading The Pit & The Pendulum
- Begin guided questions
Monday, 2/11 - If you were absent on Friday, you need to stay after school on tomorrow to make up Gothic Notes quiz.
- DTW (The Devil & Tom Walker) POV Change
- Sensory Activity Prewrite
- Pit & Pendulum Vocab in Context
FILES FOR WEEK OF 2/11-2/15:
annabel_lee_questions.pdf (2 of 2) |
annabel_lee_text.pdf (1 of 2) |
p_p_questions.pdf |
p_p_vocab_in_context.pdf |
sensory_activity_prewrite.pdf |
tom_walker_pov_change.docx |
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Friday, 2/8
Thursday, 2/7
Wednesday, 2/6 - There is no assignment to be made up for today.
Tuesday, 2/5
Monday, 2/4
FILES FOR WEEK OF 2/4-2/8:
Friday, 2/8
- Gothic/Dark Romanticism Notes Quiz - If you were absent today, you need to stay after school on Tuesday, 2/12 to make up quiz.
- Finish reading DTW (beginning last paragraph on pg. 244) - You may check out a textbook from the Media Center.
- Complete DTW Guided Questions (Sections 2 & 3)
Thursday, 2/7
- The Devil & Tom Walker (DTW) Close Read
- Study for Gothic/Dark Romanticism Notes Quiz - TOMORROW
Wednesday, 2/6 - There is no assignment to be made up for today.
Tuesday, 2/5
- Gothic/Dark Romanticism Notes (see PPT below) - NOTES QUIZ ON FRIDAY, 2/8
- DTW Vocabulary
- Finish Am Rom Background Questions
Monday, 2/4
- New Nation Test Corrections
- American Romanticism Background Question -You may check out a textbook from the Media Center.
FILES FOR WEEK OF 2/4-2/8:
dtw_guided_questions_sections_2-3.pdf |
dtw_close_read.pdf |
dtw_vocabulary_exercises__2_.pdf |
characteristics_of_gothic_romantic_lit.pdf |
am_rom_backgrd_textbook_pages.pdf |
am_rom_bkgd_questions.pdf |
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Friday, 2/1
Thursday, 1/31
Wednesday, 1/30
Tuesday, 1/29 - "Snow" Day! Woo Hoo!
Monday, 1/28 - New Nation Open Book Test FRIDAY, 2/1
FILES FOR WEEK OF 1/28-2/1:
Friday, 2/1
- New Nation Open Book Test - If you were absent today, please plan on staying after school on Tuesday 2/5 for make-up test.
- Finish Aphorism Booklets
Thursday, 1/31
- Declaration of Independence Key Words Fill-In Assignment
- List of Grievances Assignment - You may check out a textbook from the Media Center.
Wednesday, 1/30
- Speech to the Second Virginia Convention Close Read
Tuesday, 1/29 - "Snow" Day! Woo Hoo!
Monday, 1/28 - New Nation Open Book Test FRIDAY, 2/1
- Rhetoric of Revolution Chart (p. 112-113) - You may check out a textbook from the Media Center.
- The Crisis Vocab in Context (before reading)
- Read The Crisis (p. 134)
- Complete Crisis Questions (On same page as vocab)
FILES FOR WEEK OF 1/28-2/1:
doi_modified_fill_in.pdf |
doi_list_of_grievances.pdf |
speech_to_convention_close_reading__1_.pdf |
the_crisis_questions___vocab_in_context.pdf |
the_rhetoric_of_revolution_chart.pdf |
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Friday, 1/25
Thursday, 1/24
Wednesday, 1/23
Tuesday, 1/22
Monday, 1/21 - MLK HOLIDAY
ATTACHMENTS FOR 1/21-25:
Friday, 1/25
- Begin Aphorism Booklet (instructions below)
Thursday, 1/24
- Meet New Nation Authors Asst. (instructions below)
- Read The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin (p. 106) - You can check out a textbook from the Media Center.
- Complete Franklin Autobio Assignment
- Complete Poor Richard's Almanac Matching Aphorism Assignment
Wednesday, 1/23
- If you were absent today, you will need to stay after school next week to make up the test.
Tuesday, 1/22
- Read "Upon the Burning of our House" and write a one-sentence summary per stanza.
Monday, 1/21 - MLK HOLIDAY
ATTACHMENTS FOR 1/21-25:
aphorism_booklet_instructions.pdf |
franklin_autobiography_assignment.pdf |
matching_aphorisms.pdf |
new_nation_authors_assignment.pdf |
upon_the_burning_text.pdf |
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Friday, 1/18 - Native American/Pre-Colonial Unit Test -- MOVED again TO WEDNESDAY, 1/23
Thursday, 1/17
Wednesday, 1/16 - Native American/Pre-Colonial Unit Test -- MOVED TO TUESDAY, 1/22
Tuesday, 1/15
Monday, 1/14 - Native American/Pre-Colonial Unit Test on Friday
Friday, 1/18 - Native American/Pre-Colonial Unit Test -- MOVED again TO WEDNESDAY, 1/23
- Bradstreet Packet
Thursday, 1/17
- Context Clues Worksheet
- Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God Close Read
Wednesday, 1/16 - Native American/Pre-Colonial Unit Test -- MOVED TO TUESDAY, 1/22
- There is no assignment to be made up for today.
Tuesday, 1/15
- Pathos/Ethos/Logos Packet (pgs. 2-4 only)
Monday, 1/14 - Native American/Pre-Colonial Unit Test on Friday
- Read Build Background (p. 63) and Of Plymouth Plantation (p. 64) - You may check out a textbook from the Media Center.
- Complete OPP Assignment
bradstreet_packet__1_.pdf |
sinners_close_read.pdf |
sinners_context_clues.pdf |
of_plymouth_plantation_assignment.pdf |
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Friday, 1/11
Thursday, 1/10
Wednesday, 1/9
Tuesday, 1/8
Monday, 1/7 - LIT TERMS QUIZ FRIDAY, 1/11
Friday, 1/11
- Lit Terms Quiz - If you were absent today, you need to plan to stay after school one day next week.
- Finish Creation Myth
Thursday, 1/10
- Creation Myth
Wednesday, 1/9
- Lit Terms Review Kahoot https://play.kahoot.it/#/k/fa72d26d-58f5-4928-afa7-a7745058b650
- The Sky Tree Perspective Rewrite
Tuesday, 1/8
- POV Worksheet #2
Monday, 1/7 - LIT TERMS QUIZ FRIDAY, 1/11
- Lit Terms Notes
- Read The Sky Tree (p. 35)/Complete Guided Questions - Text and assignment can be found below
- Read How the World was Made (p. 24)/Cause & Effect Chart - Text and assignment can be found below
creation_myth_instructions.pdf |
sky_tree_rewrite.pdf |
pov_part_2_worksheet.pdf |
how_the_world_was_made_cause_chart |
how_the_world_was_made_text.pdf |
sky_tree_questions.pdf |
sky_tree_text.pdf |
lit_terms_notes.pdf |
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Friday, 1/4 - There is no assignment to be made up for today.
Thursday, 1/3 - WELCOME BACK
Friday, 1/4 - There is no assignment to be made up for today.
Thursday, 1/3 - WELCOME BACK
- Letter of Introduction
FIRST SEMESTER
Friday, 12/14
- Read Chapters 4-6
Thursday, 12/13 - If you missed the test on Monday, please plan on staying after school today.
- Read OMM - Chapters 2-3
- Begin Guided Questions/Study Guide
Wednesday, 12/12
- In honor of my birthday, there is no assignment to be made up for today.
Tuesday, 12/11
- Read Of Mice and Men - Chapter 1
Monday, 12/10
- Modern Short Story Test
of_mice_and_men_text.pdf |
omm_guided_reading_study_guide.pdf |
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Friday, 12/7
Thursday, 12/6
Wednesday, 12/5
Tuesday, 12/4
Monday, 12/3
Friday, 12/7
- REMINDER: Modern Short Story Test - Monday, 12/10
- Modern Short Story "Study Guide" - Bring this to class on Monday COMPLETED for extra points on the test.
Thursday, 12/6
- Read "A Day's Wait"
- Complete ADW Assignment
Wednesday, 12/5
- Read "The Ransom of Red Chief"
- Complete RRC Choice Assignment
Tuesday, 12/4
- Read "There Will Come Soft Rains" (text below)
- TWCSR Writing Assignment: Write a complete response that compares and contrasts the short story and the poem by Sara Teasdale (within the story). Why do you think Bradbury chose to include the poem in the story? How is it ironic?
- Read "Thank You Ma'am" (text below)
- TYM Writing Assignment: Write a complete response to each of the following:
- What lesson does Mrs. Jones teach Roger?
- Why do you think Roger does not "escape" when given the chance?
- Tell about a time when you or someone you know experienced something similar.
Monday, 12/3
- Modern Short Story Test - Monday, 12/10
- Read "A Rose for Emily" (p. 876) and complete assignment below
modern_short_story_sg_2018-2019.pdf |
a_day_wait_questions.pdf |
a_day’s_wait_text.pdf |
random_of_red_chief_assignment.pdf |
random_of_red_chief_text.pdf |
thank_you_maam_text.pdf |
there_will_come_soft_rains_text.pdf |
rose_for_emily_guided_questions.pdf |
rose_for_emily_text.pdf |
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Thursday, 11/29 - Friday, 11/30
Monday, 11/26
Thursday, 11/29 - Friday, 11/30
- There are no assignments to be made up for on these days.
- Am Lit Milestone - Report to Lab 2002 at 8:35 (2nd block)
Monday, 11/26
- There is no assignment to be made up for today.
- Get a good night's sleep and eat a good breakfast in the morning.
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THANKSGIVING BREAK EXTRA CREDIT
DUE SUNDAY, 11/25 @ MIDNIGHT
THANKSGIVING BREAK EXTRA CREDIT
DUE SUNDAY, 11/25 @ MIDNIGHT
Directions
- Log into usatestprep (sphsga/username/password).
- Go to EOC drop-down menu & click AMERICAN LIT AND COMP.
- Click on the ORANGE BUTTON (that says Take a Test)
- Click FULL-100% OF ACTUAL TEST LENGTH
- Choose teacher – THIS IS THE MOST IMPORTANT STEP. NO CREDIT WILL BE AWARDED IF THIS STEP IS OMITTED.
- Click Load Test.
- Complete all of the questions to the best of your ability.
- Click GRADE MY TEST NOW.
- Go back and retry missed questions.
- Click GRADE MY TEST NOW.
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Friday, 11/16
Wednesday, 11/14 - Thursday, 11/15
Tuesday, 11/13
Monday, 11/12
Friday, 11/16
- There is no assignment to be made up for today. :)
- Enjoy your Thanksgiving Break!!!
Wednesday, 11/14 - Thursday, 11/15
- Read Build Background (p. 602)
- Read To Build a Fire (p. 603) - You may check out a textbook from the Media Center or google the text online
- TBAF Narrative
Tuesday, 11/13
- Lit Terms Review Kahoot -- see HELPFUL INFORMATION TAB
Monday, 11/12
- Articles: Honest Abe & Maintaining Cultural Continuity Constructed Responses - to be uploaded shortly
- One of Ours Questions (Text below)
tbaf_narrative_w_checklist.pdf |
one_of_ours_text__3_.pdf |
one_of_ours_questions.pdf |
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Friday, 11/9
Thursday, 11/8
Wednesday, 11/7
Tuesday, 11/6 - Student Holiday
Monday, 11/5
Friday, 11/9
- If you were absent today, you will need to see me about making test corrections.
- Perspective Poem Constructed Response
Thursday, 11/8
- If you were absent today, you need to see me about making up the test. (Test is comprised of: Reading Comprehension, Pronoun/Antecedent Agreement, Hyphens)
Wednesday, 11/7
- Hyphen Notes
- Hyphen Practice Worksheet (#1-10 only)
- How to Write a Constructed Response
Tuesday, 11/6 - Student Holiday
Monday, 11/5
- Pronoun/Antecedent Agreement PPT Notes
- Pro/Ante Agreement Worksheet
- Pro/Ante Agreement Worksheet #2
- Sojourner Truth/And Ain't I A Woman Assignment- You may check out a textbook from the Media Center.
perspective_poem.pdf |
perspective_poem_constructed_response.pdf |
hyphen_notes_.pdf |
hyphen_worksheet_1.pdf |
how_to_write_a_complete_constructed_response.pdf |
aint_i_sojourner_truth.pdf |
pronoun_antecedent_worksheet_2.pdf |
pronoun_antecedent_worksheet_1.pdf |
pronoun_antecedent_ppt.pdf |
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Friday, 11/2
Thursday, 11/1
Wednesday, 10/31
Monday, 10/29
Friday, 11/2
- There is no assignment to be made up for today.
Thursday, 11/1
- Underground Railroad Code Assignment
- Spirituals Questions - Text can be found below
Wednesday, 10/31
- Douglass Quote Analysis (from MB&MF)
- My Bondage & My Freedom Close Read (Frederick Douglass)
Monday, 10/29
- Themes with Fables - Assignment to be uploaded shortly.
douglass_quote_analysis.pdf |
spirituals_questions.pdf |
spirituals_text_344-349.pdf |
undergrd_rr_codes__1_.pdf |
mb_mf_close_read.pdf |
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Friday, 10/26
Thursday, 10/25
Tuesday, 10/23
Monday, 10/22
Friday, 10/26
- Civil War Background Questions -- You may check out a textbook from the Media Center.
Thursday, 10/25
- There is no assignment to be made up for today.
- There is no assignment to be made up for today.
Tuesday, 10/23
- If you were absent today, you will need to make arrangements to stay after school to take the Dark Romantics Test.
Monday, 10/22
- Read Dr. Heidegger's Experiment - You can find the text online.
- Dr. H Questions
civil_war_bkgd_questions__2_.pdf |
drh_guided_questions.pdf |
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Friday, 10/19
Wednesday, 10/17 - Thursday, 10/18
Tuesday, 10/16
Monday, 10/15
Friday, 10/19
- There is no assignment to be made up for today.
Wednesday, 10/17 - Thursday, 10/18
- Vocab in Context: Pit & Pendulum
- Read The Pit & The Pendulum - You may check out a textbook from the Media Center.
- Answer P&P Questions (including ending rewrite)
Tuesday, 10/16
- Characterization Packet - To be uploaded shortly
Monday, 10/15
- You will need to make arrangements to makeup the Milestone Diagnostic Pre-Test
p_p_questions.pdf |
p_p_vocab_in_context.pdf |
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Friday, 10/12
Thursday, 10/11
Wednesday, 10/10
Tuesday, 10/9
Monday, 10/8
Friday, 10/12
- There is no assignment to be made up for today.
Thursday, 10/11
- You can find the text online. (Google The Raven text.)
- The Raven Literary Device Packet (#1-11)
- The Raven Analysis Questions (#1-14)
Wednesday, 10/10
- There is no assignment to be made up for today.
Tuesday, 10/9
- Annotate Annabel Lee & write a one-sentence summary for each stanza - Text can be found below
- Annabel Lee Questions
Monday, 10/8
- Finish The Devil & Tom Walker (picking up on pg. 244)
- Answer DTW questions #12-26
- Complete DTW Point of View Change - instructions below
raven_analysis_questions.pdf |
raven_lit_device_packet.pdf |
annabel_lee_questions.pdf |
annabel_lee_text.pdf |
dtw_guided_questions.pdf |
tom_walker_pov_change.docx |
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Friday, 10/5
Thursday, 10/4 - GOTHIC/DARK ROMANTIC NOTES QUIZ TOMORROW
Wednesday, 10/3
Tuesday, 10/2
Monday, 10/1
Friday, 10/5
- Finish the Devil & Tom Walker Close Read
Thursday, 10/4 - GOTHIC/DARK ROMANTIC NOTES QUIZ TOMORROW
- Journal Entry #13: What does it mean to “make a deal with the devil”? Think of an example and explain it in detail. This can be your own example or from a story or movie that you know.
- The Devil & Tom Walker Close Read
Wednesday, 10/3
- American Romanticism Background Questions (All 4 sections) - You may check out a textbook from the Media Center. -- Assignment to be uploaded shortly
Tuesday, 10/2
- Journal Entry #12: Tell me about your favorite horror movie. Describe the basic plot. Explain why this movie is memorable. Did it scare you? What about it was frightening?
- Gothic/Dark Romanticism Notes - QUIZ FRIDAY, 10/5
- Finish DTW Vocab from yesterday
Monday, 10/1
- Journal Entry #11: Tell me about your Fall Break.
- DTW Vocabulary Assignment
dtw_close_read.pdf |
characteristics_of_gothic_romantic_lit.pdf |
dtw_vocabulary_exercises__2_.pdf |
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FALL BREAK EXTRA CREDIT ASSIGNMENT
DUE MONDAY, 10/1 @ BEGINNING OF CLASS
FALL BREAK EXTRA CREDIT ASSIGNMENT
DUE MONDAY, 10/1 @ BEGINNING OF CLASS
thoreau_walden_extra_credit_project__002_.pdf |
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Friday, 9/21
Thursday, 9/20
Wednesday, 9/19
Tuesday, 9/18 - Comma Quiz on Friday, 9/21
Monday, 9/17
Friday, 9/21
- Comma Quiz - If you are absent today, you will need to make arrangements to come before or stay after school for make up.
- Transcendental Song Lyrics "Project"
Thursday, 9/20
- Journal Entry #10: What are your feelings about Nature, in general? What does Nature mean to you? What comes to mind when you hear or read the word, “nature”?
- Commas, Again Worksheet
- Finish Transcendentalism Background Questions
Wednesday, 9/19
- Transcendentalism Background Questions - You may check out a textbook from the Media Center.
- If absent today, you need to make arrangements to complete New Nation Open Book Test Corrections.
Tuesday, 9/18 - Comma Quiz on Friday, 9/21
- Comma Notes
- Comma Packet (please use the notes to complete the packet) - Please ask me for a copy of this assignment.
Monday, 9/17
- New Nation Open Book Test - You will need to make arrangements to come before or stay after school ASAP to make up this test.
transcendentalism_in_song_lyrics.pdf |
commas_again_worksheet.pdf |
trans_background_qu__1_.pdf |
comma_notes.pdf |
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Friday, 9/14
Thursday, 9/13
Wednesday, 9/12 - There is no assignment to be made up for today.
Tuesday, 9/11
Monday, 9/10
Friday, 9/14
- Journal Entry #9: Write about your first breakup.
- The Declaration of Independence Grievances (Reasons) Assignment
Thursday, 9/13
- Complete the top portion of The Crisis Assignment - This part can be completed without a textbook.
- Read Build Background (p. 133) and The Crisis (p. 134) - You may check out a textbook from the Media Center.
- Complete the question portion of The Crisis Assignment
Wednesday, 9/12 - There is no assignment to be made up for today.
Tuesday, 9/11
- Speech to Second Virginal Convention Close Read
Monday, 9/10
- Journal Entry: Respond to the following quote: “Man is sometimes more generous when he has little money than when he has plenty.” Explain the meaning. Do you agree or disagree? Give an example.
- Read about each author and list the (5) most important facts about each: Benjamin Franklin (p. 104), Patrick Henry (p. 114), Thomas Jefferson (p. 120), Thomas Paine (p. 132) - You may check out a textbook from the Media Center.
- Read The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin (p. 106)
- Answer #1-6 on pg. 109 IN COMPLETE SENTENCES.
doi_list_of_grievances.pdf |
the_crisis_questions___vocab_in_context.pdf |
speech_to_convention_close_reading__1_.pdf |
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Thursday, 9/6 and Friday, 9/7
Wednesday, 9/5 - There is no assignment to be made up for today.
Tuesday, 9/4
Monday, 9/3 - LABOR DAY
Thursday, 9/6 and Friday, 9/7
- Aphorism Booklet (Instructions below)
Wednesday, 9/5 - There is no assignment to be made up for today.
Tuesday, 9/4
- Began Act 3 (p. 1074)
- Began Act 3 Questions
Monday, 9/3 - LABOR DAY
aphorism_booklet_instructions.pdf |
act_3_questions.pdf |
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Friday, 8/31
Thursday, 8/30 - Acts 1 and 2 Quiz TOMORROW (Guided Questions are the study guide)
Tuesday, 8/28 - Wednesday, 8/29
Monday, 8/27 - Acts 1 and 2 Quiz FRIDAY 8/31 (Guided Questions are the study guide)
Friday, 8/31
- Acts 1 and 2 Quiz - If you were absent today, you need to make arrangements to stay after school one day next week.
- Finish The Crucible Character Journal
Thursday, 8/30 - Acts 1 and 2 Quiz TOMORROW (Guided Questions are the study guide)
- Begin The Crucible Character Journal - DUE TOMORROW, END OF BLOCK
Tuesday, 8/28 - Wednesday, 8/29
- Act 2 (p. 1052) - You can find the text online (Google The Crucible Act 2 Text).
- Guided Questions
Monday, 8/27 - Acts 1 and 2 Quiz FRIDAY 8/31 (Guided Questions are the study guide)
- Journal Entry: Respond to the following: "Authority is always right." Do you agree or disagree? Give an example.
- Finish reading Act 1 - You can find the text online (Google The Crucible Act 1 Text).
- Finish Act 1 Guided Questions
character_journals_instructions.pdf |
act_2_questions.pdf |
act_1_questions.pdf |
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Friday, 8/24
Act 1 of The Crucible (p. 1029 - bottom of page 1041)
Answer guided questions #1-12
Thursday, 8/23
Character Interview Questions
Wednesday, 8/22
Salem's Scandal Guided Questions
Tuesday, 8/21 - If you are absent today, you will need to make arrangements to come before or stay after school to makeup test
Salem's Scandal Article & Vocab Assignment
Monday, 8/20
Puritan Packet
Friday, 8/24
Act 1 of The Crucible (p. 1029 - bottom of page 1041)
Answer guided questions #1-12
Thursday, 8/23
Character Interview Questions
Wednesday, 8/22
Salem's Scandal Guided Questions
Tuesday, 8/21 - If you are absent today, you will need to make arrangements to come before or stay after school to makeup test
Salem's Scandal Article & Vocab Assignment
Monday, 8/20
Puritan Packet
act_1_questions.pdf |
character_interviews_list.pdf |
salems_scandal_guided_questions.pdf |
salem_scandal_vocab_assignment.pdf |
salems_scandal_article.pdf |
puritanism_packet_with_response_sheet.pdf |
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Friday, 8/17
Journal Entry #4: Free Write Friday (Write anything you want, but please keep it school appropriate.)
Thursday, 8/16
Wednesday, 8/15
Tuesday, 8/14 - LIT TERMS QUIZ TOMORROW; NATIVE AMERICAN & PRE-COLONIAL TEST ON FRIDAY 8/17
Monday, 8/13 - LIT TERMS QUIZ MOVED TO WEDNESDAY!!!!!
Friday, 8/17
Journal Entry #4: Free Write Friday (Write anything you want, but please keep it school appropriate.)
Thursday, 8/16
- Annotate "Upon the Burning of our House" and write a one-sentence summary of each stanza.
Wednesday, 8/15
- If you were absent today, you will need to make arrangements to come before or after school to make up .
- Read Captivity of Mary Rowlandson (p. 82) - You may check out a textbook from the Media Center.
- Answer questions #1-6 on page 86
Tuesday, 8/14 - LIT TERMS QUIZ TOMORROW; NATIVE AMERICAN & PRE-COLONIAL TEST ON FRIDAY 8/17
- I tried to attach a link to the Kahoot for you to review for tomorrow's Lit Terms Quiz, but I am technologically challenged. So, you will have to do it the hard way: Sign in to kahoot; In search bar, type lit terms vocabulary kwright12; That should take you to the Kahoot that we attempted in class.
- Read Of Plymouth Plantation (p. 64)
- Complete OPP Assignment
Monday, 8/13 - LIT TERMS QUIZ MOVED TO WEDNESDAY!!!!!
- Journal Entry #3: Write about a time when you tried to persuade your parents. Be sure to include the method you attempted. Did you use pathos, ethos, or logos? Were you successful?
- "Sinners" Context Clues Worksheet
- Read BB (p. 96) & Read Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God - You may check out a textbook from the Media Center.
- Sinners Guided Questions
upon_the_burning_text.pdf |
of_plymouth_plantation_assignment.pdf |
sinners_guided_questions.pdf |
sinners_context_clues.pdf |
pov_part_2_worksheet.pdf |
creation_myth_instructions.pdf |
sky_tree_rewrite.pdf |
identifying_narrative_perspective_worksheet.pdf |
how_the_world_was_made_text.pdf |
how_the_world_cause_effect_chart |
1_-_literary_terms_powerpoint.pdf |
sky_tree_text.pdf |
sky_tree_questions.pdf |
early_beginnings.pdf |