English 11 2016-2017

Working Teams and Topics:

Kylie, Lance, DJ-------------------- Monica Lewinsky

Joyce, Ally, Josslyn ---------------Snowden

Eddie, Dani, Emily---------------Macaulay Culkin/Michael Jackson

Kaity D., Taylor, Emma---------Michael Jackson

Jenny Kitana---------------------Monica Lewinsky

Ethan------------------------------Albert Einstein

Alex, Nathaniel-------------------Lance Armstrong

Robel, Bryan----------------------Bill Cosby

Katelyn N., Amanda, Katelyn P.----Anthony Weiner

Mya, Kevin, Daniel E.----------------Lance Armstrong

Sofia, Dylan, Arjun------------------Gary Hart

Kaitlyn R., Airen, Olivia------------Tiger Woods

Tuesday, November 8, 2016

Chapter Presentations-- Will be in "Chapter" order ---
                        Will start Thursday!!                                           

10 Groupings:  
        Note:   If all members of group agree, switches are not impossible. Talk to me.

Chapter 15 p182-189 3 Sofia, Mya, Daniel

Chapter 16 p190-196 3 Ally, Joyce

Chapter 17 p197-207 4 Katelyn P., Katelyn N., Argun, Kevin, Amanda

Chapter 18 p208-214 3 Alex, Ethan, Nathaniel

Chapter 19 p215-222 3 Eddie, Emily, Dani

Chapter 20 p223-235 4 Bryan,  Dylan, Robel

Chapter 21 p236-245 3 Airen, Olivia, Kaitlyn R.

Chapter 22 p246-257 3 Josslyn,  Kitana, Lance

Chapter 23 p258-267 4 Kylie, Emma, Taylor, Jenny

Chapter 24 p268-274 2 Kaitlyn D., DJ

Requirements for each group presentation:

1. “Page by page” detailed summary of content (not only action!)
                     (5+ Slides) (Bulleted List)

2. Symbolism possibilities (3+ Slides)

                     Include 3+ possibilities that are reasonable: 
                     Excerpt reference, image, analysis

3. Characterization excerpts (3+ slides)

                     Include 3 noteworthy excerpts by or about characters 
                          (same or different characters)

4. First sentence, last sentence analysis/evaluation (2+ slides)

5. Literary Devices Identification & Analysis Impact (5+ slides)

                    Include 5+ possibilities that are noteworthy: 
                               Excerpt reference, image, analysis
                                http://www.literarydevices.com/

6. Not on GoogleSlides- print out - 
                   8 Multiple Choice Quiz Questions 
                               on your chapter (include answer sheet)





Thursday, November 4, 2016

1. Reading Check for Comprehension: 5 points Multiple Choice

2. Homework for Friday & Monday:
       for Friday: Read Chapter 12 & complete study questions
       for Monday: Read Chapter 13 & complete study questions
       also for Monday: Be ready for 5 point Reading Check on 
                                     Chapters 11-13

3. NoRedInk.com   Parallel Structure Review (10 points for completion) and Check for Mastery (20 points).


Here are the Study Questions for Chapters 11-13:

Chapters 11-13

1. What does Rev. Dimmesdale's congregation think of him? Why is that ironic?

2. Where did Mr. Dimmesdale go at midnight? Why?

3. What did Pearl ask Mr. Dimmesdale?

4. What "sign" did the meteor make in the sky?

5. Where had Mr. Wilson, Hester, Pearl and Roger Chillingworth been that night, that they would all be walking by the scaffolding at midnight?

6. What was the other view of Hester?

Here is a reminder of the basics to know and love about PARALLEL STRUCTURE:

English 11  https://quizlet.com/join/v3XwSn3Ve  quizlet

Thursday, October 27, 2016:
Period 1
Today they’ll be working with the Chromebooks (Cart 2)
1. Go to NoRedInk.com and work through “Parallel Structure Practice.”
2. On NoRedInk.com also take the “Quiz: Parallel Structure.”
3. Once the quiz is completed, they should use the remaining time to review for the
vocabulary quiz tomorrow on Lessons 1 and 2: go to Quizlet.com sign in using the
link on my website:
https://quizlet.com/join/v3XwSn3Ve and work through the review activity:
“Vocabulary Lessons 1 & 2 Practice Exercise/ Ostlund October 26, 2016” Quiz Friday.

Monday, October 17, 2016

Period 1

 Work Day: 

1.     Active/Passive Voice LESSON/PRACTICE  -- NoRedInk.com

2.     Active/Passive Quiz   --- NoRedInk.com

Tuesday, October 18, 2016

Active/Passive Quiz   --- NoRedInk.com  DUE TODAY! 

After the quiz: Vocabulary.com  Complete the "Vocabulary of the Common Core" assignment

 

 

 

Monday, October 10, 2016

We'll have a Chrome Book cart today. 

You are assigned a number; you get 3 points for properly putting your Chrome Book in the proper slot, plugged in with correct cord!

Part 1: Create an account at vocabulary.com 

       English 11 code   http://vocab.com/join/2K3460D

       Work through the Scarlet Letter vocabulary Chapters 1-4 

                   and Chapters 5-8.

 Part 2:  Fine tune your GoogleSlides presentation. Be ready to present Tuesday!  Also, bring the book!

 

 

Friday, October 7, 2016

Check quiz.

Research and share your findings: Scarlet Letter & related topics

Work efficiently to create a Googleslides presentation (10 slides per person is a quality goal; an image plus one significant bit of information per slide is a quality goal). We may have a bit of time Monday to finish. Plan to present Tuesday.

 

Thursday, October 6, 2016

Check quiz.

Introduction to the Pilgrims continues!

Be ready for check quiz tomorrow.

 

 

Wednesday, October 5, 2016

Introduction to the Pilgrims!

Be ready for check quiz tomorrow.

 

Tuesday, October 4, 2016

English Skills Check Quiz at noredink.com  Listed as:

"English 11 English Skills Quiz October 4, 2016"

50 questions checking your understanding and mastery of contractions, frequently confused words, dangling and misplaced modifiers, and parallel structure. 

Note: If you do not do well on this check quiz; you will have another chance at a similar check quiz on the same topic areas.

After quiz: Read "Build Background" on page 81; then read "Of Plymouth Plantation" on p. 82-87 and answer questions #1,4,6,7 (on same answer sheet used for "La Relacion); turn in tomorrow (Wednesday).

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Monday, October 3, 2016

Finish essay test.

Read and take notes p. 66-68, 70-72.

Read p.73-77; answer questions on p.78 #1,4,6,7. Be prepared to turn in your anwers on Tuesday.

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Friday, September 30, 2016

Test today! 3 Essay Questions: Open note.

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Thursday, September 29, 2016

Review for Test!  Test tomorrow.

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Wednesday, September 28, 2016

Notes today!  Archetypal Literary Lens

Lots of notes. Record them in your Unit 1 Packet. You may use your packet on the test Friday (turn in packet Friday as well). 

Reminder: Unit 1 Test Friday; Thursday will be a review activity.

 

Tuesday, September 27, 2016

Personal Narrative aka College Application Essay DRAFT 1  Printout is Due Today!

Today we will:

1. Complete Peer Evaluations for at least two peers!

2. Update your first draft as needed, suggested.

3. Turn in your Printout with the Peer Evaluations; staple your printout on the top!

4. If you finish before the end of the period, use the time to work on completing the text packet.  You'll be able to use this packet on the test Friday!  You'll also turn it in for credit.

 HW: Bring textbook.

 

Monday, September 26, 2016:

Welcome back!

Today we'll read pages 48-54; complete the packet related pages for this story.

We'll also have some time to continue your first draft personal narrative essay (see explanation and topic options below).

Due tomorrow: First Draft Printout!!!

 

 

 

Happy Friday! Go Royals!

September 23, 2016

 

MLA Essay Sample/Model for Format:

https://owl.english.purdue.edu/media/pdf/20160920114529_747.pdf

 

The Essay Prompts:

https://www.commonapp.org/whats-appening/application-updates/common-application-announces-2016-2017-essay-prompts

The Rough Draft Basics:

-Select 1 of the 5 Essay Prompts on the link above.

-Let your fingers type and your mind flow.

-400-650 words (absolutely not over 650 words)

-Rough Draft Due at end of Period Today, Friday, September 23, 2016 (30 points completion score)

      Q:  "What if I find that I need more time on this rough draft?"

       A:  "You can make changes and additions over the weekend and as we work our way through self and peer and teacher evaluations/comments."

-You have the full period to write your draft.

-Double space, size 12 font. 1 inch standard margins.

-SAME Google Doc. Shared with me wostlund

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Welcome to Week 3!

Monday, September 19, 2016:

We'll begin with two short selections from the textbook (plus a bit of background building information); after reading and brief discussion, partner up and work for 10 minutes on completing the web/map and the two column chart on pages 13 and 14 of the textbook handout.

Today we'll have the remaining presentations on Native American leaders past and present. Remember to take notes on your other packet for each group.  These notes will come in very handy when we have the open note quiz on these 16 Native American leaders next week!

 

Week Two, September 12-16, 2016

Friday, September 16, 2016:

Today we'll have three of the remaining presentations on Native American leaders past and present. Remember to take notes on your packet for each group.  These notes will come in very handy when we have the open note quiz on these 16 Native American leaders next week!

We will also be working on English Skills Development today in the blue media center lab. Complete the two assigned practice/quizzes you will find on your homepage.  10 points possible for each ("retakes" possible on these; ask me about it).

Welcome to English 11A!

During fall trimester, our first unit will be "In Harmony With Nature" (Part 1) and "First Encounters"(Part 2).  This unit includes various fiction, nonfiction, poetry from American history dating back to 2000 B.C. and up to A.D. 1620 (with some contemporary complementary pieces thrown in the mix).  Our second unit will be "Between Heaven and Hell" (Part 1) and "The Right to Be Free" (Part 2); this unit will include various writings by diverse Americans from 1620 to 1800!  Unit three will focus on "The Spirit of Individualism" including "Celebrations of Self (Part 1) and "The Dark Side of Individualism."  Each unit will include various activities to bolster skill in reading, comprehension, vocabulary, speaking, listening, composition,  grammar, and usage.  Additionally, during this trimester, we'll work with the classic novel The Scarlet Letter and the thought-provoking movie, Smoke Signals, during this trimester!

Day 1 (Tuesday): 
1. Housekeeping tasks: seating chart, textbook details, classroom basics.
2. Who is this person teaching us? (I'll share a few stories about me).
3. In class writing: Select one or more of the following questions; answer each thoughtfully and thoroughly on the "packet" handout:

• What’s your favorite book? Why? What’s your most hated book? Why?  
• Do you like reading hard copies or online sources better? Why?
• What are your favorite games or sports to watch or play? What is it about these games or sports that appeal to you?
• What sorts of things do you hope we’ll do in this class?
• What sorts of things do you hope we will not do in this class?
• Do you like acting or giving speeches? Why or why not?
• What are a few places you have traveled? (near or far)
• What’s your favorite place to relax? Why?
• What would you say is one of your strengths?
• What would you say is one of your weaknesses?
• What goal do you have for yourself for this month?
• Where do you see yourself in 5 years? What will you be doing? Will you like it?
• Are you generally a more introverted or extroverted person in class?
•  Are you generally a more introverted or extroverted person with your family and friends?
• Do you like animals? Which? Why? Why not? Any pets? Now or past?
• Anything you’d like me to know?

Day 2 (Wednesday): 

Day 3 (Thursday): 

Day 2 (Friday): 

Welcome to Week 3!

Monday, September 19, 2016:

We'll begin with two short selections from the textbook (plus a bit of background building information); after reading and brief discussion, partner up and work for 10 minutes on completing the web/map and the two column chart on pages 13 and 14 of the textbook handout.

Today we'll have the remaining presentations on Native American leaders past and present. Remember to take notes on your other packet for each group.  These notes will come in very handy when we have the open note quiz on these 16 Native American leaders next week!

Tuesday, September 20, 2016:

We'll begin with an excerpt from N. Scott Momaday's "On the Way to Rainy Mountain." Discussion and partner activities.

 

Week Two, September 12-16, 2016

Friday, September 16, 2016:

Today we'll have three of the remaining presentations on Native American leaders past and present. Remember to take notes on your packet for each group.  These notes will come in very handy when we have the open note quiz on these 16 Native American leaders next week!

We will also be working on English Skills Development today in the blue media center lab. Complete the two assigned practice/quizzes you will find on your homepage.  10 points possible for each ("retakes" possible on these; ask me about it).

Welcome to English 11A!

During fall trimester, our first unit will be "In Harmony With Nature" (Part 1) and "First Encounters"(Part 2).  This unit includes various fiction, nonfiction, poetry from American history dating back to 2000 B.C. and up to A.D. 1620 (with some contemporary complementary pieces thrown in the mix).  Our second unit will be "Between Heaven and Hell" (Part 1) and "The Right to Be Free" (Part 2); this unit will include various writings by diverse Americans from 1620 to 1800!  Unit three will focus on "The Spirit of Individualism" including "Celebrations of Self (Part 1) and "The Dark Side of Individualism."  Each unit will include various activities to bolster skill in reading, comprehension, vocabulary, speaking, listening, composition,  grammar, and usage.  Additionally, during this trimester, we'll work with the classic novel The Scarlet Letter and the thought-provoking movie, Smoke Signals, during this trimester!

Day 1 (Tuesday): 
1. Housekeeping tasks: seating chart, textbook details, classroom basics.
2. Who is this person teaching us? (I'll share a few stories about me).
3. In class writing: Select one or more of the following questions; answer each thoughtfully and thoroughly on the "packet" handout:

• What’s your favorite book? Why? What’s your most hated book? Why?  
• Do you like reading hard copies or online sources better? Why?
• What are your favorite games or sports to watch or play? What is it about these games or sports that appeal to you?
• What sorts of things do you hope we’ll do in this class?
• What sorts of things do you hope we will not do in this class?
• Do you like acting or giving speeches? Why or why not?
• What are a few places you have traveled? (near or far)
• What’s your favorite place to relax? Why?
• What would you say is one of your strengths?
• What would you say is one of your weaknesses?
• What goal do you have for yourself for this month?
• Where do you see yourself in 5 years? What will you be doing? Will you like it?
• Are you generally a more introverted or extroverted person in class?
•  Are you generally a more introverted or extroverted person with your family and friends?
• Do you like animals? Which? Why? Why not? Any pets? Now or past?
• Anything you’d like me to know?

Day 2 (Wednesday): 

Day 3 (Thursday): 

Day 2 (Friday):