Week of November 29-December 3rd

English 10HP

Monday, 11.29.10 - Start Catcher in the Rye Essay. What are some techniques you use before writing an essay? Gather evidence in your group and finish at least the introductory paragraph before class ends.

Tuesday, 11.30.10 - You will write a rough draft in class. Have at least one body paragraph done. We will watch the rest of "Pleasantville." The rough draft of the essay is due Thursday, 12.2.10.

Wednesday, 12.1.10 - Have OPTIC+ worksheet done to share in your Lit. Circle group. We will watch the rest of "Pleasantville." The rough draft of the essay is due Thursday, 12.2.10.

Thursday, 12.2.10 - You will do peer editing. The focus will be on formal writing techniques. Final draft of essay is due tomorrow, Friday, 12.3.10.

Friday, 12.3.10 - Notes on Mary Shelley, author of Frankenstein. Short clip of "Frankenstein." You will read about the myth of Prometheus. For homework, read Letter 1-4 in Frankenstein.

Week of November 15-19

English 10HP Homework

Read Chapters 18-19 for Tues., 11.16.10.
Have final Lit. Circle role ready for Wed., 11.17.10.
Rough Draft of Personal Symbol essay due Thurs., 11.18.10.
Read Chapters 20-23 for Thurs., 11.18.10.
Read Chapter 24 for Fri., 11.19.10.
Finish the book for Mon., 11.22.10.
Final Draft of Personal Symbol essay due Mon., 11.22.10.
Literature Circle project/essay due Wed., 11.24.10.
Choose graphic novel for the new Literature Circle round by Wed., 11.24.10.

English 10 College Prep
Monday, 11.15.10- Read Ch. 1 The Secret Life of Bees. Answer Focus Questions Ch. 1. Epigraphs analysis. Journal #3- Write about a dream that you've had.

Tuesday, 11.16.10- Read Ch. 2 The Secret Life of Bees. Journal #4- Write about a time you got in trouble. Answer Focus Questions Ch. 2. Epigraphs analysis.

Wednesday, 11.17.10- SSR. Finish reading Ch. 3 The Secret Life of Bees.

Thursday, 11.18.10- Answer Focus Questions Ch. 3 The Secret Life of Bees. Epigraphs analysis. Journal #5- Who do you trust with your deepest darkest secret?

Friday, 11.19.10- Read Ch. 4The Secret Life of Bees. Answer Focus Questions Ch. 2. Epigraphs analysis. Journal #6- If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would you go and why?

Week of November 8-12

*Remember that we have Veteran's Day on Thursday, 11.11.10 and Furlough Day on Friday, 11.12.10 (no school)!

English 10 College Prep
Monday- Revise and edit Macho- Response to Literature Essays. Check out The Secret Life of Bees from textbook office.
Tuesday- Final draft of Macho Essay due. Must be typed, double-spaced, 12 sized font. MLA format. Read Ch. 1 The Secret Life of Bees.
Wednesday- Finish Ch. 1 The Secret Life of Bees.

English 10 HP

Monday - Study for Reading Check of Chapters 13-16 for Tues., 11.09.10.
Tuesday - Read Chapter 17 of Catcher in the Rye. Have your Lit. Circle role ready for tomorrow.
Wed. - Have a good four day weekend!

Week of November 1-5

English 10 College Prep
Monday, 11.01.10- Review Macho- Response to Literature Essay Prompt and Essay structure. Write introduction.
Tuesday, 11.02.10- Write 3 body paragraphs.
Wednesday, 11.03.10- Write conclusion.
Thursday, 11.04.10- VISION AND HEARING SCREENING. Revise essay and incorporate Transition Words and Phrases.
Friday, 11.05.10- Socratic Seminar on immigration.