AP Language and Composition
We rhetorically analyzed movie speeches in today's class after students received several graded items back.
Homework: Students need to obtain their copy of Unbroken by Tuesday, Sept. 2.
Pre-AP English 9
Students took their first To Kill a Mockingbird test in class today.
No homework! Enjoy your Labor Day!!
Bible as Literature
Students finished presenting their projects in class today.
Friday, August 29, 2014
Thursday, August 28, 2014
Thursday, August 28
AP Language and Composition
We played Taboo in today's class as a review for the rhetorical terms and strategies that we've been discussing.
Homework: Students need to obtain their copy of Unbroken by September 2.
Pre-AP English 9
We began to discuss the symbolism and allusion of To Kill a Mockingbird in class today, as we learned about Harper Lee's Maycomb Economy.
Homework: Students need to finish reading chapters 1-10 in To Kill a Mockingbird and look over their classmates' PowerPoints for the test that will be given tomorrow (Friday, August 29).
Bible as Literature
Students began presenting their projects in class today.
We played Taboo in today's class as a review for the rhetorical terms and strategies that we've been discussing.
Homework: Students need to obtain their copy of Unbroken by September 2.
Pre-AP English 9
We began to discuss the symbolism and allusion of To Kill a Mockingbird in class today, as we learned about Harper Lee's Maycomb Economy.
Homework: Students need to finish reading chapters 1-10 in To Kill a Mockingbird and look over their classmates' PowerPoints for the test that will be given tomorrow (Friday, August 29).
Bible as Literature
Students began presenting their projects in class today.
Wednesday, August 27, 2014
Ninth Grade Research PowerPoints about the Civil Rights Movements
Here is a list of the research topics and the PowerPoint presentations that the students created (click on the title to open the presentation). Students should look over these links to help them to prepare for the test which will be given on Friday, August 29.
The Scottsboro Boys
The KKK
Malcolm X
Plessy v Ferguson and Brown v Board of Education
Lynch Mobs and the "Jena Six"
Harper Lee's publishing of To Kill a Mockingbird
The life and murder of Emmett Till
The Great Depression and the New Deal
The Scottsboro Boys
The KKK
Malcolm X
Plessy v Ferguson and Brown v Board of Education
Lynch Mobs and the "Jena Six"
Harper Lee's publishing of To Kill a Mockingbird
The life and murder of Emmett Till
The Great Depression and the New Deal
Wednesday, August 27
AP Language and Composition
Because the college football season begins tomorrow (the SEC at least), we spent time in class today listening to and rhetorically analyzing famous locker-room speeches.
Homework: Students need to obtain their copy of Unbroken by September 2.
Pre-AP English 9
Students continued presenting their research in class today.
Homework: Students need to finish reading chapters 1-10 in To Kill a Mockingbird. They also need to look over their notes from their classmates' presentations. They will have a test on both of these on Friday, August 29.
Bible as Literature
We focused on the story of Noah in today's class, and began a discussion of deluge myths from around the world.
Because the college football season begins tomorrow (the SEC at least), we spent time in class today listening to and rhetorically analyzing famous locker-room speeches.
Homework: Students need to obtain their copy of Unbroken by September 2.
Pre-AP English 9
Students continued presenting their research in class today.
Homework: Students need to finish reading chapters 1-10 in To Kill a Mockingbird. They also need to look over their notes from their classmates' presentations. They will have a test on both of these on Friday, August 29.
Bible as Literature
We focused on the story of Noah in today's class, and began a discussion of deluge myths from around the world.
Tuesday, August 26, 2014
Tuesday, August 26
AP Language and Composition
Mrs. Jemison, the junior counselor, came to speak to all of the AP classes today about decisions that they will need to make in the near future concerning colleges, scholarships, etc. Mrs. Jemison is a fantastic resource for those students who would like to go ahead and start their college application process (which I would suggest all of my students begin to do).
Homework: Students need to obtain their copy of Unbroken. We will begin reading it on September 2.
Pre-AP English 9
Students began presenting their research projects in class today.
Homework: Students need to finish reading chapters 1-10 of To Kill a Mockingbird by Friday, August 29.
Bible as Literature
We studied through Genesis 6 and the story of Noah today. We also began discussing the Epic of Gilgamesh as a segue into the motif of the deluge found throughout several different ancient societies.
Mrs. Jemison, the junior counselor, came to speak to all of the AP classes today about decisions that they will need to make in the near future concerning colleges, scholarships, etc. Mrs. Jemison is a fantastic resource for those students who would like to go ahead and start their college application process (which I would suggest all of my students begin to do).
Homework: Students need to obtain their copy of Unbroken. We will begin reading it on September 2.
Pre-AP English 9
Students began presenting their research projects in class today.
Homework: Students need to finish reading chapters 1-10 of To Kill a Mockingbird by Friday, August 29.
Bible as Literature
We studied through Genesis 6 and the story of Noah today. We also began discussing the Epic of Gilgamesh as a segue into the motif of the deluge found throughout several different ancient societies.
Monday, August 25
AP Language and Composition
Students had a current events debate today, debating the ethics of alternative power sources and medical issues.
Homework: Students need to buy a copy of Unbroken. We will begin reading it on September 2.
Pre-AP English 9
After learning how to tie a necktie, students finished their final day of research in the library.
Homework: Students need to be reading chapters 1-10 in To Kill a Mockingbird. They also need to finish their research presentations, as they will begin tomorrow.
Bible as Literature
We studied through the story of Cain and Abel in class today.
Students had a current events debate today, debating the ethics of alternative power sources and medical issues.
Homework: Students need to buy a copy of Unbroken. We will begin reading it on September 2.
Pre-AP English 9
After learning how to tie a necktie, students finished their final day of research in the library.
Homework: Students need to be reading chapters 1-10 in To Kill a Mockingbird. They also need to finish their research presentations, as they will begin tomorrow.
Bible as Literature
We studied through the story of Cain and Abel in class today.
Sunday, August 24, 2014
Pre-AP English 9 Current Events Blog for Week of August 25
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS THE 9TH GRADE NEWS ARTICLE!!!
Read the following news article:
http://www.fox23.com/news/news/local/schools-struggling-accomodate-hispanic-growth/ng7NB/
After you do this, answer the following questions: (KEEP ALL OF YOUR COMMENTS CLASSROOM-APPROPRIATE. IF YOU CAN'T SAY IT AT SCHOOL WITHOUT BEING REPRIMANDED, THEN DO NOT SAY IT HERE EITHER! CLASSROOM RULES STILL APPLY ON OUR CLASS BLOG!)
1. In what state does the story outlined in this article take place?
2. How many Spanish-speaking students does the school district estimate are attending its schools this year?
3. Why isn't it appropriate for older children to translate for their parents at the enrollment center?
4. Who is Bradley Eddy?
5. What evidence does the school system give to show their bilingual recruitment efforts are a success?
6. In your opinion, should a teacher be required to be bilingual, no matter what subject he/she may teach?
7. Currently, America does not have an official language, and in cases like this one, every effort is made to accommodate those who speak a different language. Should this be the case, or should those who are moving to this country be forced to learn and utilize English?
Read the following news article:
http://www.fox23.com/news/news/local/schools-struggling-accomodate-hispanic-growth/ng7NB/
After you do this, answer the following questions: (KEEP ALL OF YOUR COMMENTS CLASSROOM-APPROPRIATE. IF YOU CAN'T SAY IT AT SCHOOL WITHOUT BEING REPRIMANDED, THEN DO NOT SAY IT HERE EITHER! CLASSROOM RULES STILL APPLY ON OUR CLASS BLOG!)
1. In what state does the story outlined in this article take place?
2. How many Spanish-speaking students does the school district estimate are attending its schools this year?
3. Why isn't it appropriate for older children to translate for their parents at the enrollment center?
4. Who is Bradley Eddy?
5. What evidence does the school system give to show their bilingual recruitment efforts are a success?
6. In your opinion, should a teacher be required to be bilingual, no matter what subject he/she may teach?
7. Currently, America does not have an official language, and in cases like this one, every effort is made to accommodate those who speak a different language. Should this be the case, or should those who are moving to this country be forced to learn and utilize English?
AP Language and Composition Current Events Blog for Week of August 25
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS THE 11th GRADE ARTICLE!!
Read the following article:
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/the-switch/wp/2014/08/22/anonymous-sharing-app-secret-isnt-so-anonymous-after-all/
After you do this, answer the following questions:
1. Who is Benjamin Caudill?
2. What is a "white hacker"?
3. In your opinion, is there such a thing as a "white hacker" or are all hackers the same?
4. Briefly explain the process by which Secret was hacked.
5. How much should people be able to post to any website anonymously? Should all content be monitored, or should people be able to post anything with an assurance that it can't be traced back to them? How important is online privacy?
Read the following article:
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/the-switch/wp/2014/08/22/anonymous-sharing-app-secret-isnt-so-anonymous-after-all/
After you do this, answer the following questions:
1. Who is Benjamin Caudill?
2. What is a "white hacker"?
3. In your opinion, is there such a thing as a "white hacker" or are all hackers the same?
4. Briefly explain the process by which Secret was hacked.
5. How much should people be able to post to any website anonymously? Should all content be monitored, or should people be able to post anything with an assurance that it can't be traced back to them? How important is online privacy?
Friday, August 22, 2014
Friday, August 22
AP Language and Composition
Students took their word of the day quiz today before practicing using the rhetorical devices that we have been studying.
Homework: Students need to obtain their copy of Lauren Hillebrand's Unbroken. We will begin reading this on Tuesday, September 2.
Pre-AP English 9
Students continued their research in the library today.
Homework: Students need to be reading chapters 1-10 in To Kill a Mockingbird. We will have a reading quiz on Friday, August 29. They also need to work on their research presentation, which will begin on Tuesday, August 26. Finally, all the guys in the class need to bring a necktie with them on Monday.
Bible as Literature
Students took a test on the class introductory material and opening chapters of the Bible.
Students took their word of the day quiz today before practicing using the rhetorical devices that we have been studying.
Homework: Students need to obtain their copy of Lauren Hillebrand's Unbroken. We will begin reading this on Tuesday, September 2.
Pre-AP English 9
Students continued their research in the library today.
Homework: Students need to be reading chapters 1-10 in To Kill a Mockingbird. We will have a reading quiz on Friday, August 29. They also need to work on their research presentation, which will begin on Tuesday, August 26. Finally, all the guys in the class need to bring a necktie with them on Monday.
Bible as Literature
Students took a test on the class introductory material and opening chapters of the Bible.
Thursday, August 21, 2014
Thursday, August 21
AP Language and Composition
We finished discussing rhetorical strategies and rhetorical appeal in class today, and we began practicing identification of these strategies in actual writing.
Homework: Students need to study for their WOD quiz, which will be given tomorrow. They also need to obtain their copy of Unbroken, which we will begin reading on Tuesday, September 2.
Pre-AP English 9
Students continued their research in the library today.
Homework: Students need to study for their WOD quiz, which will be given tomorrow. They also need to be reading chapters 1-10 in To Kill a Mockingbird, which will be due on Thursday, August 28.
Reading the Bible as Literature
In class today, we read a passage from John Milton's Paradise Lost. We then did a quick review activity for tomorrow's test.
Homework: Students need to study for the test that will be administered tomorrow. The test will cover words of the day, the PowerPoints we have gone over in class, and the action and notes from Genesis 1-3.
We finished discussing rhetorical strategies and rhetorical appeal in class today, and we began practicing identification of these strategies in actual writing.
Homework: Students need to study for their WOD quiz, which will be given tomorrow. They also need to obtain their copy of Unbroken, which we will begin reading on Tuesday, September 2.
Pre-AP English 9
Students continued their research in the library today.
Homework: Students need to study for their WOD quiz, which will be given tomorrow. They also need to be reading chapters 1-10 in To Kill a Mockingbird, which will be due on Thursday, August 28.
Reading the Bible as Literature
In class today, we read a passage from John Milton's Paradise Lost. We then did a quick review activity for tomorrow's test.
Homework: Students need to study for the test that will be administered tomorrow. The test will cover words of the day, the PowerPoints we have gone over in class, and the action and notes from Genesis 1-3.
Wednesday, August 20, 2014
Wednesday, August 20
AP Language and Composition
We continued discussing rhetorical devices and strategies in class today, and we will begin putting them into practice tomorrow!
Homework: Students need to study for their WOD quiz, which will be given Friday. They also need to obtain their copy of Lauren Hillebrand's Unbroken. We will begin reading it on Tuesday, September 2.
Pre-AP English 9
Students continued their research in the library today.
Homework: Students need to study for their WOD quiz, which will be given Friday. They also need to read chapters 1-10 in To Kill a Mockinbgbird by Wednesday, September 27.
Reading the Bible as Literature
Today, we analyzed art and poetry that alludes to the Biblical Creation account and the Fall of man.
Homework: Students need to study for the their first content test that will be given on Friday. It will cover everything we have gone over in class thus far (all PowerPoints, class notes, words of the day, and the action of Genesis 1-3.)
We continued discussing rhetorical devices and strategies in class today, and we will begin putting them into practice tomorrow!
Homework: Students need to study for their WOD quiz, which will be given Friday. They also need to obtain their copy of Lauren Hillebrand's Unbroken. We will begin reading it on Tuesday, September 2.
Pre-AP English 9
Students continued their research in the library today.
Homework: Students need to study for their WOD quiz, which will be given Friday. They also need to read chapters 1-10 in To Kill a Mockinbgbird by Wednesday, September 27.
Reading the Bible as Literature
Today, we analyzed art and poetry that alludes to the Biblical Creation account and the Fall of man.
Homework: Students need to study for the their first content test that will be given on Friday. It will cover everything we have gone over in class thus far (all PowerPoints, class notes, words of the day, and the action of Genesis 1-3.)
Tuesday, August 19, 2014
Tuesday, August 19
AP Language and Composition
We continued discussing rhetorical strategies and devices in class today.
Homework: Students need to obtain their copy of Lauren Hillebrand's Unbroken. We will begin reading it on Monday, September 1. Students should also be studying for their word of the day quiz, which will be administered on Friday, August 22.
Pre-AP English 9
Students began researching their Civil Rights project in the library today.
Homework: Students should be reading the first ten chapters of To Kill a Mockingbird. They should be read by Wednesday, August 27. Students should also be studying for their word of the day quiz, which will be administered on Friday, August 22.
Bible as Literature
We continued reading out of Genesis today, covering the creation of man in Genesis 2 and the fall of man in Genesis 3.
Homework: Students need to study for their test that will be administered on Friday, August 22. The test will cover everything we have done in class thusfar.
We continued discussing rhetorical strategies and devices in class today.
Homework: Students need to obtain their copy of Lauren Hillebrand's Unbroken. We will begin reading it on Monday, September 1. Students should also be studying for their word of the day quiz, which will be administered on Friday, August 22.
Pre-AP English 9
Students began researching their Civil Rights project in the library today.
Homework: Students should be reading the first ten chapters of To Kill a Mockingbird. They should be read by Wednesday, August 27. Students should also be studying for their word of the day quiz, which will be administered on Friday, August 22.
Bible as Literature
We continued reading out of Genesis today, covering the creation of man in Genesis 2 and the fall of man in Genesis 3.
Homework: Students need to study for their test that will be administered on Friday, August 22. The test will cover everything we have done in class thusfar.
Monday, August 18, 2014
Monday, August 18
AP Language and Composition
In today's class, we debated about the merits and downfalls of the federal government's involvement in school lunch programs.
Homework: Students need to obtain their copies of Laura Hillebrand's Unbroken. We will begin reading the book on Monday, September 1.
Pre-AP English 9
Today, we discussed and debated the issues surrounding the events occurring in Ferguson, Missouri, and the Michael Brown shooting. Students also received information regarding their research project that will begin tomorrow.
Homework: Students should begin reading chapters 1-10 of To Kill a Mockingbird.
Bible as Literature
We spent time today comparing the similarities and contrasting the differences between the Biblical account of Creation found in Genesis 1 and the creation account of the Assyrians found in the Epic of Gilgamesh.
Homework: Students should look over their notes and their Words of the Day in preparation for the test that will be given on Friday, August 22.
In today's class, we debated about the merits and downfalls of the federal government's involvement in school lunch programs.
Homework: Students need to obtain their copies of Laura Hillebrand's Unbroken. We will begin reading the book on Monday, September 1.
Pre-AP English 9
Today, we discussed and debated the issues surrounding the events occurring in Ferguson, Missouri, and the Michael Brown shooting. Students also received information regarding their research project that will begin tomorrow.
Homework: Students should begin reading chapters 1-10 of To Kill a Mockingbird.
Bible as Literature
We spent time today comparing the similarities and contrasting the differences between the Biblical account of Creation found in Genesis 1 and the creation account of the Assyrians found in the Epic of Gilgamesh.
Homework: Students should look over their notes and their Words of the Day in preparation for the test that will be given on Friday, August 22.
Pre-AP English 9 Current Events Blog for Week of August 18
Read the following news article:
http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/world-news/inside-ebola-hell-mirrorman-witnesses-4067533
Answer the following questions:
1. In what African country is this story set?
2. What has the World Health Organization said about the toll that the Ebola virus has taken on the country?
3. From what or who's point of view is the article written? Does this point of view affect how you read the story? How would it be different if the story were written from the point of view of Oliver Wilson?
4. What does the journalist say is most shocking about the Red Cross workers?
5. Why do you think that this journalist chose to focus on one victim of the Ebola virus in order to recount how far-reaching the effects of the illness are rather than simply reporting the facts of what is happening in the entire country?
6. A few weeks ago, the United States decided to allow a person with the Ebola virus to re-enter the country and go into an isolation unit at Emory University in Atlanta for study and treatment. Should the government have allowed this to happen? Or should the infected patient have been denied re-access to the country? Explain your opinion.
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Also, PLEASE TYPE YOUR NAME at the beginning of your comment.
http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/world-news/inside-ebola-hell-mirrorman-witnesses-4067533
Answer the following questions:
1. In what African country is this story set?
2. What has the World Health Organization said about the toll that the Ebola virus has taken on the country?
3. From what or who's point of view is the article written? Does this point of view affect how you read the story? How would it be different if the story were written from the point of view of Oliver Wilson?
4. What does the journalist say is most shocking about the Red Cross workers?
5. Why do you think that this journalist chose to focus on one victim of the Ebola virus in order to recount how far-reaching the effects of the illness are rather than simply reporting the facts of what is happening in the entire country?
6. A few weeks ago, the United States decided to allow a person with the Ebola virus to re-enter the country and go into an isolation unit at Emory University in Atlanta for study and treatment. Should the government have allowed this to happen? Or should the infected patient have been denied re-access to the country? Explain your opinion.
***Please note: If, after posting your comment, you do not see a yellow box appear that says "Your comment is pending approval," then your comment did not post, and you will not receive credit for your blog post. Make sure to look for this affirmation of your blog post.
Also, PLEASE TYPE YOUR NAME at the beginning of your comment.
AP Language and Composition Current Events Blog for Week of August 18
Read the following article:
http://abcnews.go.com/Technology/wireStory/emerging-solar-plants-scorch-birds-mid-air-25017031
Answer the following questions:
1. What three companies co-own the BrightSource Enegry plant in the Mojave Desert?
2. Explain the "Power Tower" energy collection system.
3. What is the US Fish and Wildlife Commission demanding of the BrightSource company?
4. How is BrightSource offering to offset and compensate for the vast number of dead birds?
5. If the BrightSource company is privately owned, funded, and operated, should the local and federal authorities be able to step in and have a say-so in its day-to-day operations?
6. What is the main irony in this story?
7. How far should companies take their quest to find alternative sources of power to coal and oil?
PLEASE NOTE: Please look for the yellow box that says "Your comment is awaiting approval" after you post your comment. If you do not see this box, then your comment did not go through, and you will not receive credit for your blog post.
Also, PLEASE REMEMBER to put your name at the beginning of your comment.
http://abcnews.go.com/Technology/wireStory/emerging-solar-plants-scorch-birds-mid-air-25017031
Answer the following questions:
1. What three companies co-own the BrightSource Enegry plant in the Mojave Desert?
2. Explain the "Power Tower" energy collection system.
3. What is the US Fish and Wildlife Commission demanding of the BrightSource company?
4. How is BrightSource offering to offset and compensate for the vast number of dead birds?
5. If the BrightSource company is privately owned, funded, and operated, should the local and federal authorities be able to step in and have a say-so in its day-to-day operations?
6. What is the main irony in this story?
7. How far should companies take their quest to find alternative sources of power to coal and oil?
PLEASE NOTE: Please look for the yellow box that says "Your comment is awaiting approval" after you post your comment. If you do not see this box, then your comment did not go through, and you will not receive credit for your blog post.
Also, PLEASE REMEMBER to put your name at the beginning of your comment.
Friday, August 15, 2014
Friday, August 15
AP Language and Composition
In today's class, students received several graded assignments. Then, we continued to discuss rhetorical strategies and devices.
Homework: Students need to buy Laura Hillebrand's Unbroken. We will begin reading it on September 1.
Pre-AP English 9
Prejudice was the topic of today's class. In preparation for To Kill a Mockingbird, we completed an activity that proved that everyone has at least some inherent prejudice against other people.
Homework: Students need to begin reading chapters 1-10 of To Kill a Mockingbird. They must be finished by August 27.
Bible as Literature
After finishing our discussion of the Pentateuch and Torah, we began reading Genesis in class today.
Homework: Students will have a test on the material covered in class thusfar, including the words of the day, on Friday, August 22.
In today's class, students received several graded assignments. Then, we continued to discuss rhetorical strategies and devices.
Homework: Students need to buy Laura Hillebrand's Unbroken. We will begin reading it on September 1.
Pre-AP English 9
Prejudice was the topic of today's class. In preparation for To Kill a Mockingbird, we completed an activity that proved that everyone has at least some inherent prejudice against other people.
Homework: Students need to begin reading chapters 1-10 of To Kill a Mockingbird. They must be finished by August 27.
Bible as Literature
After finishing our discussion of the Pentateuch and Torah, we began reading Genesis in class today.
Homework: Students will have a test on the material covered in class thusfar, including the words of the day, on Friday, August 22.
Thursday, August 14, 2014
Thursday, August 14
AP Language and Composition
Students took their test on Devil in the White City in class today.
Homework: Students need to make sure to complete their current events blog by tomorrow at 3:30.
Pre-AP English 9
Students took their second summer reading test on The Hobbit today.
Homework: Students need to make sure to complete their current events blog by tomorrow at 3:30. They also need to finish their obsession journals and bring them to class tomorrow.
Bible as Literature
Before starting Genesis, we discussed the Pentateuch and Torah in today's class.
For a copy of the PowerPoint notes, click here.
Students took their test on Devil in the White City in class today.
Homework: Students need to make sure to complete their current events blog by tomorrow at 3:30.
Pre-AP English 9
Students took their second summer reading test on The Hobbit today.
Homework: Students need to make sure to complete their current events blog by tomorrow at 3:30. They also need to finish their obsession journals and bring them to class tomorrow.
Bible as Literature
Before starting Genesis, we discussed the Pentateuch and Torah in today's class.
For a copy of the PowerPoint notes, click here.
Wednesday, August 13, 2014
Wednesday, August 13
AP Language and Composition
Students took their second test on The Great Gatsby in class today.
Homework: Students need to look over Devil in the White City for their test on it tomorrow.
Pre-AP English 9
Students took their first summer reading test on The Hobbit today.
Homework: Students need to look over The Hobbit for their second test on it tomorrow.
Bible as Literature
We continued discussing the origins of Scripture in class today, focusing on the different translations that the Bible has undergone over the years.
For a copy of the PowerPoint notes, click here.
Students took their second test on The Great Gatsby in class today.
Homework: Students need to look over Devil in the White City for their test on it tomorrow.
Pre-AP English 9
Students took their first summer reading test on The Hobbit today.
Homework: Students need to look over The Hobbit for their second test on it tomorrow.
Bible as Literature
We continued discussing the origins of Scripture in class today, focusing on the different translations that the Bible has undergone over the years.
For a copy of the PowerPoint notes, click here.
Tuesday, August 12, 2014
Tuesday, August 12
AP Language and Composition
Students took their first summer reading test today. It was on The Great Gatsby.
Homework: Students need to look over The Great Gatsby for the second part of their test on it tomorrow.
Pre-AP English 9
Students took their first summer reading test today. It was on Ender's Game.
Homework: Students need to look over The Hobbit for their first test on it tomorrow.
Bible as Literature
We continued discussing the origins of Scripture in class today, focusing on the different translations that the Bible has undergone over the years.
For a copy of the PowerPoint notes, click here.
Students took their first summer reading test today. It was on The Great Gatsby.
Homework: Students need to look over The Great Gatsby for the second part of their test on it tomorrow.
Pre-AP English 9
Students took their first summer reading test today. It was on Ender's Game.
Homework: Students need to look over The Hobbit for their first test on it tomorrow.
Bible as Literature
We continued discussing the origins of Scripture in class today, focusing on the different translations that the Bible has undergone over the years.
For a copy of the PowerPoint notes, click here.
Monday, August 11, 2014
Monday, August 11
AP Language and Composition
As we continue to start our year, we began covering rhetorical analysis terms in class today.
Homework: Students need to complete their literary works data sheets for the summer reading novels. They are due in class tomorrow. (Copies of these sheets can be downloaded from the front page of the school's website.) Students will also begin taking their summer reading tests in class tomorrow.
Pre-AP English 9
In preparation for our study of To Kill a Mockingbird, we had a debate in today's class about themes that can be found in the novel.
Homework: Students need to complete their literary works data sheets for the summer reading novels. They are due in class tomorrow. (Copies of these sheets can be downloaded from the front page of the school's website.) Students will also begin taking their summer reading tests in class tomorrow.
Bible as Literature
We began covering the formation of the Biblical canon in today's class, discussing Biblical analysis terms whose understanding is crucial to studying the Bible.
As we continue to start our year, we began covering rhetorical analysis terms in class today.
Homework: Students need to complete their literary works data sheets for the summer reading novels. They are due in class tomorrow. (Copies of these sheets can be downloaded from the front page of the school's website.) Students will also begin taking their summer reading tests in class tomorrow.
Pre-AP English 9
In preparation for our study of To Kill a Mockingbird, we had a debate in today's class about themes that can be found in the novel.
Homework: Students need to complete their literary works data sheets for the summer reading novels. They are due in class tomorrow. (Copies of these sheets can be downloaded from the front page of the school's website.) Students will also begin taking their summer reading tests in class tomorrow.
Bible as Literature
We began covering the formation of the Biblical canon in today's class, discussing Biblical analysis terms whose understanding is crucial to studying the Bible.
Pre-AP English 9 Current Events Blog for Week of August 11
Read the following article:
http://news.yahoo.com/vandalism-looting-vigil-missouri-man-043816425.html
After you have read, answer the following questions:
1. What do protestors claim happen to Michael Brown?
2. Deanel Trout claims that most of the looters and violent protestors come from where?
3. Who is Tom Jackson, and what does he have to do with this case?
4. Of what past event do some critics of the case claim this shooting reminds them?
5. As we are about to study To Kill a Mockingbird and the Civil Rights Movement, how big of a part does racism play in this case? In what way does racism play a part?
http://news.yahoo.com/vandalism-looting-vigil-missouri-man-043816425.html
After you have read, answer the following questions:
1. What do protestors claim happen to Michael Brown?
2. Deanel Trout claims that most of the looters and violent protestors come from where?
3. Who is Tom Jackson, and what does he have to do with this case?
4. Of what past event do some critics of the case claim this shooting reminds them?
5. As we are about to study To Kill a Mockingbird and the Civil Rights Movement, how big of a part does racism play in this case? In what way does racism play a part?
AP Language and Composition Current Events Blog for Week of August 11
Read the following article:
http://www.cincinnati.com/story/news/education/2014/08/09/district-drops-federal-lunch-program/13847169/
Answer the following questions (in complete sentences):
1. Why are some schools hesitant to drop the federal school lunch program?
2. What is the main evidence that the schools are using to justify dropping the program?
3. According to the US Department of Agriculture, how many schools have dropped the program due to the new, stricter food standards?
4. Who is Chris Burkhardt and how does he feel about the new federal food standards?
5. In your opinion, should the government be able to control what schools serve in the lunchroom? Why or why not?
http://www.cincinnati.com/story/news/education/2014/08/09/district-drops-federal-lunch-program/13847169/
Answer the following questions (in complete sentences):
1. Why are some schools hesitant to drop the federal school lunch program?
2. What is the main evidence that the schools are using to justify dropping the program?
3. According to the US Department of Agriculture, how many schools have dropped the program due to the new, stricter food standards?
4. Who is Chris Burkhardt and how does he feel about the new federal food standards?
5. In your opinion, should the government be able to control what schools serve in the lunchroom? Why or why not?
Wednesday, August 6, 2014
Thursday, August 7
Another summer has passed, and another school year is beginning! I hope that you are all as excited as you can be about the great things we will learn, discuss, and do this year!
Please make sure to bookmark this website as it will be one of your best sources of information about the classes that I teach. Here, you will find a daily recap of each class's activities, homework (if assigned), due dates for projects, readings, and papers, and extra help for especially difficult concepts that we cover in class.
Here, you will also find the AP and Pre-AP weekly current events blogs. This is the site where students will read AND respond to the weekly current events article which they are assigned.
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to email me (jlray@tcss.net) or call the school and leave a message (342.2800),
AP Language and Composition
Today, we took the time to introduce ourselves and discuss the expectations for the course.
Homework: Students and parents need to read through the syllabus and sign the final page, acknowledging that they understand all of the class policies and procedures outlined therein. They also need to read through the parental course content letter and sign that final page as well. Both of these pages are due back on Monday, August 11th and will be counted for a grade.
Pre-AP English 9
Today, we took the time to introduce ourselves and discuss the expectations for the course.
Homework: Students and parents need to read through the syllabus and sign the final page, acknowledging that they understand all of the class policies and procedures outlined therein. This signed page is due back on Monday, August 11th and will be counted for a grade.
Bible as Literature
Today, we took the time to introduce ourselves and discuss the expectations for the course.
Homework: Students and parents need to read through the syllabus and sign the final page, acknowledging that they understand all of the class policies and procedures outlined therein. This signed page is due back on Monday, August 11th and will be counted for a grade.
Please make sure to bookmark this website as it will be one of your best sources of information about the classes that I teach. Here, you will find a daily recap of each class's activities, homework (if assigned), due dates for projects, readings, and papers, and extra help for especially difficult concepts that we cover in class.
Here, you will also find the AP and Pre-AP weekly current events blogs. This is the site where students will read AND respond to the weekly current events article which they are assigned.
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to email me (jlray@tcss.net) or call the school and leave a message (342.2800),
AP Language and Composition
Today, we took the time to introduce ourselves and discuss the expectations for the course.
Homework: Students and parents need to read through the syllabus and sign the final page, acknowledging that they understand all of the class policies and procedures outlined therein. They also need to read through the parental course content letter and sign that final page as well. Both of these pages are due back on Monday, August 11th and will be counted for a grade.
Pre-AP English 9
Today, we took the time to introduce ourselves and discuss the expectations for the course.
Homework: Students and parents need to read through the syllabus and sign the final page, acknowledging that they understand all of the class policies and procedures outlined therein. This signed page is due back on Monday, August 11th and will be counted for a grade.
Bible as Literature
Today, we took the time to introduce ourselves and discuss the expectations for the course.
Homework: Students and parents need to read through the syllabus and sign the final page, acknowledging that they understand all of the class policies and procedures outlined therein. This signed page is due back on Monday, August 11th and will be counted for a grade.
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