tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-90423589601698448192023-06-20T21:16:44.644-07:00Pust - AMERICAN LITERATUREJennifer Pusthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02436934953542930308noreply@blogger.comBlogger217125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9042358960169844819.post-21797662318660592013-05-14T12:37:00.000-07:002013-05-14T12:37:08.024-07:00AGENDA 5/14Finish TPS-FAST analysis of "The Boy Died in My Alley" by Gwendolyn Brooks<br />
Write a poetry journal response (100-300 words) for "The Boy Died in My Alley," remembering to discuss a particular line or part of the poem, and to reflect on the poem both emotionally and as a reader (hint: use sentence starters from both "Engagement" and "Metacognition" sides of handout)<br />
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Begin brainstorming or drafting "Neighborhood" poem for Friday<br />
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<li>Must convey a clear emotion (fear, regret, happiness, frustration, anger, sadness, pride, etc.)</li>
<li>Must include one of the rhetorical devices we saw in "The Boy Died in My Alley"</li>
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<li>repetition</li>
<li>metaphor</li>
<li>dialogue</li>
<li>unusual capitalization</li>
<li>rhyme</li>
<li>personification</li>
<li>assonance</li>
<li>consonance </li>
<li>alliteration</li>
<li>caesura</li>
<li>enjambment</li>
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Jennifer Pusthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02436934953542930308noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9042358960169844819.post-89039044434606073952013-04-17T12:23:00.000-07:002013-04-18T12:23:38.637-07:00AGENDA 4/17<br />
Guest Speakers - Transportation Wednesday<br />
Mr. Joe Stitcher, Chief Administrative Officer, Big Blue Bus<br />
Mr. Jay Dinkins, City Traffic Management Division<br />
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<a href="http://erdos.isi.edu/dav/jennifer/LOCAL%20ISSUES/LOCAL%20ISSUES%202013/JDinkins_JStitcherNotes.doc">Pust's Notes from Transportation Wednesday</a><br />
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HW: Turn in creative research response by Friday. Guest speaker notes due Friday or Monday (staple together as one packet). First section of research paper, typed draft due Monday.<br />
Jennifer Pusthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02436934953542930308noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9042358960169844819.post-12170706233546514412013-04-16T12:32:00.000-07:002013-04-18T12:33:12.270-07:00AGENDA 4/16<br />
Guest speaker, Ralph Mechur from SMMUSD Board of Education<br />
<a href="http://erdos.isi.edu/dav/jennifer/LOCAL%20ISSUES/LOCAL%20ISSUES%202013/RMechurMVazquez_NOtes.doc">Pust's Notes from Mr. Mechur's visit</a><br />
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Jennifer Pusthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02436934953542930308noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9042358960169844819.post-5447149591388490992013-04-15T12:34:00.000-07:002013-04-18T12:36:29.655-07:00AGENDA 4/15<br />
Watch <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zDZFcDGpL4U">RSA Animate of Sir Ken Robinson's "Changing Education Paradigms"</a> and note 3-4 key ideas. Discuss with partner<br />
Share <a href="http://erdos.isi.edu/dav/jennifer/LOCAL%20ISSUES/LOCAL%20ISSUES%202013/LocalIssuesStep1_2.ppt">PPT presentation to launch Local Issues Project</a><br />
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HW (Period 2 & 5 only): Generate a research question for your topic with built-in tension (see <a href="http://erdos.isi.edu/dav/jennifer/LOCAL%20ISSUES/LOCAL%20ISSUES%202013/LocalIssuesStep1_2.ppt">PPT</a>) and craft/design a creative piece to respond initially to your topic (refer to <a href="http://erdos.isi.edu/dav/jennifer/LOCAL%20ISSUES/LOCAL%20ISSUES%202013/LocalIssuesStep1_2.ppt">PPT</a> for ideas)<br />
Ideas for responding creatively:<br />
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<li>Write an original poem</li>
<li>Make a <a href="http://www.wordle.net/">Wordle</a></li>
<li>Create a drawing or image collage</li>
<li>Write a short story from the point of view of another “character” involved in the issue</li>
<li>Craft a descriptive sketch, using words to “paint the scene”</li>
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Jennifer Pusthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02436934953542930308noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9042358960169844819.post-46446164578362151392013-04-12T12:37:00.000-07:002013-04-18T13:30:09.003-07:00AGENDA 4/12Guest speaker, <a href="mailto:Natasha.Guest@SMGOV.NET">Natasha Guest</a>, senior analyst from City of Santa Monica Human Services Division - focus on homelessness issues within the city<br />
<a href="http://erdos.isi.edu/dav/jennifer/LOCAL%20ISSUES/LOCAL%20ISSUES%202013/NGuest_HSD.doc">Pust's notes from Ms. Guest's presentation/Q&A</a><br />
<a href="http://erdos.isi.edu/dav/jennifer/LOCAL%20ISSUES/LOCAL%20ISSUES%202013/GuestSpeakerNotes.doc">Blank guest speaker notes form</a> for taking notes (the notes you take will be collected next week for credit!)<br />
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<br />Jennifer Pusthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02436934953542930308noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9042358960169844819.post-41819686466507493292013-03-01T14:31:00.000-08:002013-03-04T14:31:24.480-08:00AGENDA 3/1<br />
Debrief "<a href="https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&ved=0CDUQFjAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.theonion.com%2Farticles%2Ffall-canceled-after-3-billion-seasons%2C2319%2F&ei=0x01UdrSNYOTyQHYp4GYAw&usg=AFQjCNE9x-AEcyEEnTDShulmy_A9tOMmww&sig2=9cS0GsSzhusXbm_Mf8z1IA&bvm=bv.43148975,d.aWc">Fall Canceled After Three Billion Seasons</a>" and "<a href="https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&ved=0CDUQFjAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.theonion.com%2Farticles%2Fkitchenfloor-conflict-intensifies-as-rival-house-c%2C2384%2F&ei=7B01UfbWM-eCyAH57YCIAg&usg=AFQjCNFOdSG_5xuRcQuctI5O_RuE0xWskA&sig2=ttixkyRHmGVi4E-YJE5jsA&bvm=bv.43148975,d.aWc">Kitchen-Floor Conflict Intensifies As Rival House Cats Claim Same Empty Bag</a>" - discuss humor devices used and what the author's satirical message is for each article<br />
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Watch "<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MGXSPf9b-xI">Brain-Dead Teen, Only Capable Of Rolling Eyes And Texting, To Be Euthanized</a>"and discuss how this is an example of Juvenalian satire<br />
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Explain <a href="http://erdos.isi.edu/dav/jennifer/EARNEST%20AND%20SATIRE/SatireTerm_Jargon.doc">satire terms assignment</a>: choose one of our unit texts so far, and select a humor device (hyperbole, understatement, jargon, incongruity, detail, timing, or pun) that is at work within that text. First, define your chosen term. Then, quote the example directly from the text. Create an MLA formatted citation for the text. Finally, write an analysis paragraph exploring how the author uses the humor device to convey his/her satirical message.<br />
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Unit texts:<br />
"<a href="https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&ved=0CDUQFjAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.theonion.com%2Farticles%2Ffall-canceled-after-3-billion-seasons%2C2319%2F&ei=0x01UdrSNYOTyQHYp4GYAw&usg=AFQjCNE9x-AEcyEEnTDShulmy_A9tOMmww&sig2=9cS0GsSzhusXbm_Mf8z1IA&bvm=bv.43148975,d.aWc">Fall Canceled After Three Billion Seasons</a>"<br />
"<a href="https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&ved=0CDUQFjAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.theonion.com%2Farticles%2Fkitchenfloor-conflict-intensifies-as-rival-house-c%2C2384%2F&ei=7B01UfbWM-eCyAH57YCIAg&usg=AFQjCNFOdSG_5xuRcQuctI5O_RuE0xWskA&sig2=ttixkyRHmGVi4E-YJE5jsA&bvm=bv.43148975,d.aWc">Kitchen-Floor Conflict Intensifies As Rival House Cats Claim Same Empty Bag</a>"<br />
"<a href="https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&ved=0CDUQFjAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.theonion.com%2Farticles%2F3by4-plot-of-green-space-rejuvenates-neighborhood%2C2383%2F&ei=hB41UcykEe6GyQGr9YFA&usg=AFQjCNEkvOtF1EjZ-JWKd8-Wuer8z56NeQ&sig2=zosNH5B4R3sRLQziUQYgBA&bvm=bv.43148975,d.aWc">3'-by-4' Plot of Green Space Rejuvenates Neighborhood</a>"<br />
"<a href="https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&ved=0CDIQFjAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.theonion.com%2Farticles%2Fdollar-bill-on-floor-sends-wall-street-into-frenzy%2C2583%2F&ei=1x41UZudCOyFyQHZzIGgAg&usg=AFQjCNGs89n6VVu5JH4evoM0xE7-68GgnQ&sig2=_edkmXf11Mz2YkQYMHnCJg&bvm=bv.43148975,d.aWc">Dollar Bill On Floor Sends Wall Street Into Frenzy</a>"<br />
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Videos:<br />
"<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MGXSPf9b-xI">Brain-Dead Teen, Only Capable Of Rolling Eyes And Texting, To Be Euthanized</a>"<br />
"<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EUE5a-k1quk">Introducing The Green Housewives - "Greener Than Thou'</a>"<br />
"<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mbu8x5efUgs">1-900-976-0TSA</a>" <i>Saturday Night Live</i> sketch<br />
"<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tmvw7N-Nn1U">US Schools Trail World In Child Soldier Aptitude</a>"<br />
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Remember, for the MLA citations, you'll need to provide the additional information found at each of these links! :-)<br />
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HW: Draft of first <a href="http://erdos.isi.edu/dav/jennifer/EARNEST%20AND%20SATIRE/SatireTerm_Jargon.doc">satire terms entry</a> due Monday (handwritten is ok).<br />
Jennifer Pusthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02436934953542930308noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9042358960169844819.post-12425452641243559282013-01-31T19:54:00.003-08:002013-01-31T19:54:33.976-08:00AGENDA 1/31<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 16.899999618530273px;">Finish introducing v</span><a href="http://erdos.isi.edu/dav/jennifer/SALESMAN/Sales_VocabChart.doc" style="background-color: white; color: #336699; font-family: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 16.899999618530273px;"><span style="color: #336699; font-family: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 16.899999618530273px;">ocabulary from</span></span><span style="color: #336699; font-family: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 16.899999618530273px;"> </span></span><i style="background-color: white; color: #336699; font-family: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 16.899999618530273px;">Death of a Salesman</i></a>. Quiz on 2/12. Know the word's definition, spelling, and how to use it correctly in your own sentence.<br style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 16.899999618530273px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 16.899999618530273px;">Watch final scene of </span><i style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 16.899999618530273px;">Death of a Salesman</i><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 16.899999618530273px;"> and discuss</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 16.899999618530273px;" /><br /><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span style="line-height: 16.899999618530273px;">Answer questions about script annotations.</span></span><br /><br style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 16.899999618530273px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 16.899999618530273px;">HW: continue independent reading ~60 pages a week. Complete book check of 400 pages by 2/20/2013.</span><br />
<br style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 16.899999618530273px;" />Finish reading <i style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 16.899999618530273px;">Death of a Salesman</i><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 16.899999618530273px;"> and select a monologue or scene to perform (monologues should be a long speech of six lines or more; scenes with multiple characters should be approximately a page long, with approximately six lines or more per character). Annotate the script like I showed in my model: first, write a summary at the top explaining what takes place in the scene; second, for your chosen character, double-underline individual words that you will emphasize to convey emotions when performing and note in the margins why/how you will emphasize those particular words or what you are attempting to convey; and third, write a paragraph at the bottom indicating your character's motivations, goals, obstacles, and emotions in this particular scene or monologue. Due Monday! You may photocopy the page or type it yourself, and then annotate neatly in ink or type the paragraphs if you prefer.</span><br />
Jennifer Pusthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02436934953542930308noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9042358960169844819.post-57771584290554074322013-01-15T15:40:00.000-08:002013-01-15T15:49:06.181-08:00AGENDA 1/15Continue to introduce v<a href="http://erdos.isi.edu/dav/jennifer/SALESMAN/Sales_VocabChart.doc">ocabulary from <i>Death of a Salesman</i></a><br />
Watch opening scenes of <i>Death of a Salesman</i> and then read to page 33 where Linda says "Diamond mines."<br />
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Be prepared to answer the following tomorrow:<br />
What is wrong with Willy at the beginning of the play? Why is his family concerned?<br />
Why is willy unhappy with Biff?<br />
Describe Willy and Linda's relationship--how do they act toward each other?<br />
How are Biff and Happy similar--in what ways are they both "lost"?<br />
Who are "Uncle Charley" and Bernard?<br />
Who is Uncle Ben?<br />
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HW: continue independent reading ~60 pages a week<br />
<a href="http://erdos.isi.edu/dav/jennifer/RAGGED%20DICK/Work%20Interview2011.doc">Work interview</a> transcript and reflection due 1/23<br />
<a href="http://erdos.isi.edu/dav/jennifer/RAGGED%20DICK/WorkInterviewSample2011.doc">Sample work interview and transcript</a><br />
Read to page 33 for tomorrow and be prepared to discuss answers to the questions aboveJennifer Pusthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02436934953542930308noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9042358960169844819.post-87898818973970355092012-12-07T14:51:00.000-08:002012-12-07T14:52:42.031-08:00AGENDA 12/7<a href="http://erdos.isi.edu/dav/jennifer/GRAMMAR%20PRACTICE/ComparisonErrors_1.doc">Grammar - Comparison Errors #1</a><br />
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Finish reading <i><a href="http://www.pagebypagebooks.com/Horatio_Alger/Ragged_Dick/">Ragged Dick</a></i> aloud<br />
Turn in final Thinking While Reading next Tuesday - chapters 17-27<br />
17, 18, 19 : one quotation and response for each chapter<br />
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Ch 20 : Who is Jim Travis? What does suspect about him?<br />
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Ch 22 & 23: Quickwrite<br />
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In your opinion, have teenagers changed since Dick’s time? Do you know teenagers who work hard, save their money, give to charity or others who need it? Or are many of today’s teenagers selfish and lazy, and if they are, why do you think that might be? What keeps teens “on track” and helps them learn to be responsible and generous?</div>
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Ch 24:<br />
1) What does Dick learn in the letter he receives, and why does reading it make him happy/proud?<br />
2) Why does Micky Maguire think that "pride had had a fall," and what does Micky misunderstand?<br />
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Chapters 25, 26, 27: How did reading and studying <i>Ragged Dick</i> add to your understanding of TWO of the circles of identity to which you belong? Include two quotations from <i>Ragged Dick</i> with page numbers as part of your response. <a href="http://erdos.isi.edu/dav/jennifer/RAGGED%20DICK/RD_CirclesReflection.doc">See this handout for help</a>.<br />
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HW: Complete Thinking While Reading for chapters 17-27, information above, due on TUESDAY.Jennifer Pusthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02436934953542930308noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9042358960169844819.post-50036154341559792312012-12-06T18:06:00.001-08:002012-12-07T14:51:34.735-08:00AGENDA 12/6Seminar: "Kids These Days": Are today's teens as generous and responsible as Ragged Dick?<br />
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HW: Read <a href="http://www.pagebypagebooks.com/Horatio_Alger/Ragged_Dick/Dick_Receives_A_Letter_p1.html">Ch 24 of <i>Ragged Dick</i></a> and answer:<br />
1) What does Dick learn in the letter he receives, and why does reading it make him happy/proud?<br />
2) Why does Micky Maguire think that "pride had had a fall," and what does Micky misunderstand?Jennifer Pusthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02436934953542930308noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9042358960169844819.post-7871861174619324882012-11-26T13:46:00.002-08:002012-11-26T14:08:36.804-08:00AGENDA 11/26Timed essay practice - <a href="http://erdos.isi.edu/dav/jennifer/AM%20LIT%20BASICS/AM%20LIT%20BASICS%2012-13/TIMED%20ESSAY%20PRACTICE/Mariano_bodyPs.doc">model two body paragraphs</a> on <a href="http://erdos.isi.edu/dav/jennifer/AM%20LIT%20BASICS/AM%20LIT%20BASICS%2012-13/TIMED%20ESSAY%20PRACTICE/GC_Topic3and4.pdf">Topic #3 (Mariano)</a><br />
Students write a practice body paragraph using A7, A8, and A9 of their <a href="http://erdos.isi.edu/dav/jennifer/AM%20LIT%20BASICS/AM%20LIT%20BASICS%2012-13/TIMED%20ESSAY%20PRACTICE/FLTs_Collab_Args11P.doc">FLT sheets</a> applied to <a href="http://erdos.isi.edu/dav/jennifer/AM%20LIT%20BASICS/AM%20LIT%20BASICS%2012-13/TIMED%20ESSAY%20PRACTICE/GC_Topic3and4.pdf">Topic #4 (Grant) </a>- check in and coach in class<br />
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Read <i>Ragged Dick, </i> <a href="http://www.pagebypagebooks.com/Horatio_Alger/Ragged_Dick/Dick_Secures_A_Tutor_p1.html">chapters 15</a> and <a href="http://www.pagebypagebooks.com/Horatio_Alger/Ragged_Dick/The_First_Lesson_p1.html">16</a>, and complete "Thinking While Reading" questions<br />
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Ch 15: What mistake does Dick make restitution for in this chapter? What arrangements does Dick make with Mr. Greyson and with Henry Fosdick?<br />
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Ch 16: What contrasts does Alger make between Dick and Henry Fosdick? How does Dick begin to apply himself and turn his weaknesses into strengths?<br />
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HW: Finish <a href="http://erdos.isi.edu/dav/jennifer/AM%20LIT%20BASICS/AM%20LIT%20BASICS%2012-13/TIMED%20ESSAY%20PRACTICE/GC_Topic3and4.pdf">body paragraph for Topic #4</a> if not finished in class. Use <a href="http://erdos.isi.edu/dav/jennifer/AM%20LIT%20BASICS/AM%20LIT%20BASICS%2012-13/TIMED%20ESSAY%20PRACTICE/Mariano_bodyPs.doc">my sample paragraphs that I wrote on Topic #3</a> to help you. Complete <a href="http://www.pagebypagebooks.com/Horatio_Alger/Ragged_Dick/Dick_Secures_A_Tutor_p1.html">Chapter 15</a> and <a href="http://www.pagebypagebooks.com/Horatio_Alger/Ragged_Dick/The_First_Lesson_p1.html">16</a> "Thinking While Reading" sheets for Wednesday.<br />
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NOTE: Timed essay on a new topic in class on Thursday!!! See me soon for extra help if needed!Jennifer Pusthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02436934953542930308noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9042358960169844819.post-6192103009344448502012-11-16T12:27:00.000-08:002012-11-16T12:27:15.585-08:00AGENDA 11/16Reading Quiz over <i>Ragged Dick</i>, chapters 1-11<br />
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Introduction to timed essays - FLT sheets and practice prompts<br />
Continue book checks for independent reading<br />
Read ahead in <i>Ragged Dick</i>, chapter <a href="http://www.pagebypagebooks.com/Horatio_Alger/Ragged_Dick/Dick_Hires_A_Room_On_Mott_Street_p1.html">12</a>, <a href="http://www.pagebypagebooks.com/Horatio_Alger/Ragged_Dick/Micky_Maguire_p1.html">13</a>, <a href="http://www.pagebypagebooks.com/Horatio_Alger/Ragged_Dick/A_Battle_And_A_Victory_p1.html">14</a><br />
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HW: Read <a href="http://www.pagebypagebooks.com/Horatio_Alger/Ragged_Dick/Dick_Hires_A_Room_On_Mott_Street_p1.html">Chapter 12</a>, <a href="http://www.pagebypagebooks.com/Horatio_Alger/Ragged_Dick/Micky_Maguire_p1.html">13</a>, <a href="http://www.pagebypagebooks.com/Horatio_Alger/Ragged_Dick/A_Battle_And_A_Victory_p1.html">14</a> of <i>Ragged Dick</i> and answer the following questions for "Thinking While Reading"<br />
Chapter <a href="http://www.pagebypagebooks.com/Horatio_Alger/Ragged_Dick/Dick_Hires_A_Room_On_Mott_Street_p1.html">12</a>: How is Dick's character changing?<br />Chapter <a href="http://www.pagebypagebooks.com/Horatio_Alger/Ragged_Dick/Micky_Maguire_p1.html">13</a> & <a href="http://www.pagebypagebooks.com/Horatio_Alger/Ragged_Dick/A_Battle_And_A_Victory_p1.html">14</a>: Who is Micky Maguire? What do Dick's encounters with Micky Maguire show us about Dick's character?<br />
<br />Jennifer Pusthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02436934953542930308noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9042358960169844819.post-13896924074479904622012-11-09T12:06:00.000-08:002012-11-11T20:20:48.903-08:00AGENDA 11/9Grammar Practice: Misplaced Modifiers #2<br />
Election project reflections<br />
Read <a href="http://www.pagebypagebooks.com/Horatio_Alger/Ragged_Dick/A_Scene_In_A_Third_Avenue_Car_p1.html">Chapter 9</a>, <a href="http://www.pagebypagebooks.com/Horatio_Alger/Ragged_Dick/Introduces_A_Victim_Of_Misplaced_Confidence_p1.html">Chapter 10</a>, and <a href="http://www.pagebypagebooks.com/Horatio_Alger/Ragged_Dick/Dick_As_A_Detective_p1.html">Chapter 11</a> of <i>Ragged Dick</i> on your own; as you finish each chapter, add a quotation and response to your "Thinking While Reading" assignment for chapters 9-11.<br />
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HW: Finish reading <a href="http://www.pagebypagebooks.com/Horatio_Alger/Ragged_Dick/A_Scene_In_A_Third_Avenue_Car_p1.html">Chapter 9</a>, <a href="http://www.pagebypagebooks.com/Horatio_Alger/Ragged_Dick/Introduces_A_Victim_Of_Misplaced_Confidence_p1.html">Chapter 10</a>, and <a href="http://www.pagebypagebooks.com/Horatio_Alger/Ragged_Dick/Dick_As_A_Detective_p1.html">Chapter 11</a> of <i>Ragged Dick</i> on your own; as you finish each chapter, add a quotation and response to your "Thinking While Reading" assignment for chapters 9-11. Complete 400 pages of independent reading for a book check no later than Tuesday.Jennifer Pusthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02436934953542930308noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9042358960169844819.post-87009699957097304662012-11-08T12:02:00.000-08:002012-11-09T12:03:03.671-08:00AGENDA 11/8Read Chapters 7-8, then answer the following questions for your "Thinking While Reading" on notebook paper:<br />
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1) Explain why Chapter 7 is called "The Pocket-Book." Why is the pocket-book significant?<br />
2) In Chapter 8, what are some of the things Dick has done in order to survive?<br />
3) What does Frank encourage Dick to do at the end of Chapter 8?<br />
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HW: Finish questions from Ch 7 and 8 if needed. Finish 400 pages of independent reading and be ready for book check tomorrow or Tuesday.<br />
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<br />Jennifer Pusthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02436934953542930308noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9042358960169844819.post-44713856805128772562012-10-23T00:00:00.000-07:002012-10-23T00:00:17.355-07:00AGENDA 10/23<br />
Computer Lab T110 to experiment with <a href="http://audacity.sourceforge.net/">Audacity</a><br />
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Download <a href="http://erdos.isi.edu/dav/jennifer/AP%20BASICS%202010-11/ELECTION%20ISSUES/ELECTION%202012/AUDACITY%20SAMPLE/JP_DecofIndependence.wav">my sample audio project</a> to import into and work with in <a href="http://audacity.sourceforge.net/">Audacity </a><br />
Here's my sample audio project for use on Macs<br />
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AUDIO RESOURCES:<br />
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Link to <a href="http://soundbible.com/">SoundBible</a> - search for free, downloadable sound effects and music! Public domain - ok to repost on web<br />
Link to <a href="http://www.soungle.com/">Soungle</a> - search for free, downloadable sound effects!<br />
Link to <a href="http://freeplaymusic.com/">Freeplay Music</a> - search for free, downloadable background music by style or keyword. FOR CLASSROOM USE ONLY.</div>
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Link to <a href="http://www.jewelbeat.com/">JewelBeat</a> - search for downloadable music - 99¢ a song gives you licensing permissions to use on web.</div>
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Study for Wednesday's quiz over Fallacies and Semicolon Use:<br />
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<a href="http://erdos.isi.edu/dav/jennifer/AP%20BASICS%202010-11/ARGUMENT/LOGIC%202011/Fallacies%20practice1_2012.doc">Fallacies Practice #1</a><br />
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<a href="http://erdos.isi.edu/dav/jennifer/AP%20BASICS%202010-11/ARGUMENT/LOGIC%202011/Logical%20Fallacies%20practice_2012_2.doc">Fallacies Practice #2</a><br />
<a href="http://erdos.isi.edu/dav/jennifer/AP%20BASICS%202010-11/ARGUMENT/LOGIC%202011/Understanding_Logic11.ppt">Understanding Fallacies PowerPoint</a><br />
<a href="http://erdos.isi.edu/dav/jennifer/AP%20BASICS%202010-11/ARGUMENT/LOGIC%202011/Understanding_Logic11_NOTES.pdf">Understanding Fallacies PowerPoint Notes</a><br />
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<a href="http://erdos.isi.edu/dav/jennifer/GRAMMAR%20PRACTICE/Semicolon_Use1.doc">Semicolons Practice #1</a><br />
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<a href="http://erdos.isi.edu/dav/jennifer/GRAMMAR%20PRACTICE/Semicolon_Use2.doc">Semicolons Practice #2</a><br />
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<a href="http://erdos.isi.edu/dav/jennifer/GRAMMAR%20PRACTICE/Semicolon_Use4.doc">Semicolons Practice #3</a></div>
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<a href="http://erdos.isi.edu/dav/jennifer/GRAMMAR%20PRACTICE/Semicolon_Use3.doc">Semicolons Practice #4</a><br />
<a href="http://erdos.isi.edu/dav/jennifer/GRAMMAR%20PRACTICE/Using%20Semicolons.pdf">Handout on proper semicolon use</a></div>
Jennifer Pusthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02436934953542930308noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9042358960169844819.post-22397979024333588332012-10-22T15:07:00.001-07:002012-10-22T15:07:34.339-07:00AGENDA 10/22<br />
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Final call for signups for <a href="http://erdos.isi.edu/dav/jennifer/AP%20BASICS%202010-11/ELECTION%20ISSUES/ELECTION%202012/2012%20Election_AuthenticProof.docx">Election Authentic Audience</a> presentations for PTSA Election Night 10/24 @ 6:30pm in the Cafeteria or to Senior classes at Samohi: - <a href="http://erdos.isi.edu/dav/jennifer/AP%20BASICS%202010-11/ELECTION%20ISSUES/ELECTION%202012/AuthAudTemplate.doc">share template to help you plan presentations</a><br />
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Stamp election ads drafts<br />
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Work in pairs to paraphrase and provide real-life examples of Benjamin Franklin's "<a href="http://erdos.isi.edu/dav/jennifer/RAGGED%20DICK/Maxims.doc">Maxims</a>"<br />
HW: BRING HEADPHONES TO COMPUTER LAB TOMORROW!<br />
Study for Wednesday's quiz over Fallacies and Semicolon Use:<br />
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<a href="http://erdos.isi.edu/dav/jennifer/AP%20BASICS%202010-11/ARGUMENT/LOGIC%202011/Fallacies%20practice1_2012.doc">Fallacies Practice #1</a><br />
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<a href="http://erdos.isi.edu/dav/jennifer/AP%20BASICS%202010-11/ARGUMENT/LOGIC%202011/Logical%20Fallacies%20practice_2012_2.doc">Fallacies Practice #2</a><br />
<a href="http://erdos.isi.edu/dav/jennifer/AP%20BASICS%202010-11/ARGUMENT/LOGIC%202011/Understanding_Logic11.ppt">Understanding Fallacies PowerPoint</a><br />
<a href="http://erdos.isi.edu/dav/jennifer/AP%20BASICS%202010-11/ARGUMENT/LOGIC%202011/Understanding_Logic11_NOTES.pdf">Understanding Fallacies PowerPoint Notes</a><br />
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<a href="http://erdos.isi.edu/dav/jennifer/GRAMMAR%20PRACTICE/Semicolon_Use1.doc">Semicolons Practice #1</a><br />
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<a href="http://erdos.isi.edu/dav/jennifer/GRAMMAR%20PRACTICE/Semicolon_Use2.doc">Semicolons Practice #2</a><br />
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<a href="http://erdos.isi.edu/dav/jennifer/GRAMMAR%20PRACTICE/Semicolon_Use4.doc">Semicolons Practice #3</a></div>
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<a href="http://erdos.isi.edu/dav/jennifer/GRAMMAR%20PRACTICE/Semicolon_Use3.doc">Semicolons Practice #4</a><br />
<a href="http://erdos.isi.edu/dav/jennifer/GRAMMAR%20PRACTICE/Using%20Semicolons.pdf">Handout on proper semicolon use</a></div>
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Jennifer Pusthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02436934953542930308noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9042358960169844819.post-2066000969133596232012-10-15T14:39:00.000-07:002012-10-15T14:39:14.316-07:00AGENDA 10/15<br />
Discuss and analyze rhetorical appeals and techniques (including sound effects) in the following political ads:<br />
Listen to Ileana Ros-Lehtinen: "<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qoANvNpSXAM">Future</a>"<br />
<a href="http://erdos.isi.edu/dav/jennifer/AP%20BASICS%202010-11/ELECTION%20ISSUES/ELECTION%202012/FutureTranscript.doc">Transcript of "Future" ad</a><br />
Discuss narrator - how does the narrator come across as likable, relatable, and credible? What helps the candidate come across as trustworthy, reliable, likable? (appeals to ethos)<br />
What facts are included? (appeals to logos)<br />
What emotions does the ad try to stir in the audience? (appeals to pathos)<br />
How does the ad use repetition?<br />
How does the ad use background sounds/music?<br />
What evidence do we have that suggests this ad was created for young, undecided voters?<br />
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Listen to Dino Rossi: "<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dFctfJDurWw">Too Long</a>"<br />
<a href="http://erdos.isi.edu/dav/jennifer/AP%20BASICS%202010-11/ELECTION%20ISSUES/TooLongTranscript.doc">Transcript of "Too Long" ad</a><br />
Describe how this ad differs in tone and arrangement of ideas<br />
Notice the more specific facts and critical tone<br />
Is this ad targeted to the OPPOSITION or BASE voters? How do you know?<br />
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HW: Independent reading - 25 days left in the grading period. You should be halfway through your indie reading by now! Bring books Wednesday for a little reading time and check-in. Begin drafting your election ad.<br />
Jennifer Pusthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02436934953542930308noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9042358960169844819.post-39612632126339431252012-10-12T12:47:00.001-07:002012-10-12T20:04:41.246-07:00AGENDA 10/12<br />
Grammar Practice: <a href="http://erdos.isi.edu/dav/jennifer/GRAMMAR%20PRACTICE/Semicolon_Use3.doc">Semicolons #3</a><br />
Work on <a href="http://erdos.isi.edu/dav/jennifer/AP%20BASICS%202010-11/ELECTION%20ISSUES/ELECTION%202012/Annotated%20Bib%202012.doc">annotated bibliography</a> for <a href="http://erdos.isi.edu/dav/jennifer/AP%20BASICS%202010-11/ELECTION%20ISSUES/ELECTION%202012/Election%20Project%202012.doc">Election Project</a><br />
Model formatting using a <a href="http://erdos.isi.edu/dav/jennifer/AP%20BASICS%202010-11/ELECTION%20ISSUES/ELECTION%202012/Student_BibRevised_C.pdf">student bibliography draft - revised and with my reminders/comments</a><br />
View rubric on Turnitin.com assignment page (icon is picture of "staircase"<br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px;">Sample for Print source using </span><a href="http://erdos.isi.edu/dav/jennifer/AP%20BASICS%202010-11/ELECTION%20ISSUES/ELECTION%202012/ElectionVoterGuideSource.doc" style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px;">Official Voter Information Guide</a><br />
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HW: Submit <a href="http://erdos.isi.edu/dav/jennifer/AP%20BASICS%202010-11/ELECTION%20ISSUES/ELECTION%202012/Annotated%20Bib%202012.doc">annotated bibliography</a> for <a href="http://erdos.isi.edu/dav/jennifer/AP%20BASICS%202010-11/ELECTION%20ISSUES/ELECTION%202012/Election%20Project%202012.doc">Election Project</a> by Sunday before midnight; read indie book - you should have completed 200 pages by Wednesday!Jennifer Pusthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02436934953542930308noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9042358960169844819.post-55522076755865473402012-10-10T20:34:00.004-07:002012-10-12T12:46:31.914-07:00AGENDA 10/10T110 Computer Lab<br />
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Work on <a href="http://erdos.isi.edu/dav/jennifer/AP%20BASICS%202010-11/ELECTION%20ISSUES/ELECTION%202012/Annotated%20Bib%202012.doc">annotated bibliography</a> for <a href="http://erdos.isi.edu/dav/jennifer/AP%20BASICS%202010-11/ELECTION%20ISSUES/ELECTION%202012/Election%20Project%202012.doc">Election Project</a><br />
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HW: Complete <a href="http://erdos.isi.edu/dav/jennifer/AP%20BASICS%202010-11/ELECTION%20ISSUES/ELECTION%202012/Annotated%20Bib%202012.doc">annotated bibliography</a> for <a href="http://erdos.isi.edu/dav/jennifer/AP%20BASICS%202010-11/ELECTION%20ISSUES/ELECTION%202012/Election%20Project%202012.doc">Election Project</a> by Sunday; read indie book - you should have completed about 150-200 pages by now!Jennifer Pusthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02436934953542930308noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9042358960169844819.post-63261635277356951242012-10-09T20:34:00.000-07:002012-10-10T20:35:04.626-07:00AGENDA 10/9<br />
T110 Computer Lab<br />
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Work on <a href="http://erdos.isi.edu/dav/jennifer/AP%20BASICS%202010-11/ELECTION%20ISSUES/ELECTION%202012/Annotated%20Bib%202012.doc">annotated bibliography</a> for <a href="http://erdos.isi.edu/dav/jennifer/AP%20BASICS%202010-11/ELECTION%20ISSUES/ELECTION%202012/Election%20Project%202012.doc">Election Project</a><br />
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HW: Complete <a href="http://erdos.isi.edu/dav/jennifer/AP%20BASICS%202010-11/ELECTION%20ISSUES/ELECTION%202012/Annotated%20Bib%202012.doc">annotated bibliography</a> for <a href="http://erdos.isi.edu/dav/jennifer/AP%20BASICS%202010-11/ELECTION%20ISSUES/ELECTION%202012/Election%20Project%202012.doc">Election Project</a> by Sunday; read indie book - you should have completed about 150-200 pages by now!<br />
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Jennifer Pusthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02436934953542930308noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9042358960169844819.post-85446113713855390062012-10-01T21:56:00.000-07:002012-10-02T21:56:28.103-07:00AGENDA 10/1<br />
Select topics for <a href="http://erdos.isi.edu/dav/jennifer/AP%20BASICS%202012-2013/ELECTION%202012/Election%20Project%202012.doc">Election Ads Project</a><br />
Next step: if your group has chosen a proposition or measure, start reading about the issue so you can decide if your group will be promoting "YES" or "NO" on the proposition/measure. You might start by reading the Official Voter's Guide that was mailed to the registered voters in your home. By the end of the week, you'll need to know your position, and determine which of you will tackle each audience: Base, Opposition, and Undecided. Next week, we'll be researching in the computer lab and beginning work on our annotated bibliographies.<br />
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HW: Read <a href="http://erdos.isi.edu/dav/jennifer/INDIE%20READING%202012/CPIndieReading2012.doc">400 pages of independent reading book</a> for this grading period--get started now!<br />
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Jennifer Pusthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02436934953542930308noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9042358960169844819.post-1270973415772494802012-09-20T18:19:00.001-07:002012-09-27T12:22:57.649-07:00AGENDA 9/20Computer lab<br />
Take political quiz at http://www.isidewith.com/<br />
Reflect and discuss:<br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">1) What issues did you not know anything about that made it hard to answer?</span><br />
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2) What surprised you, either in the questions or your results?</div>
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HW: Read <a href="http://erdos.isi.edu/dav/jennifer/INDIE%20READING%202012/CPIndieReading2012.doc">independent reading book. 200 pages</a> by next Thursday, 9/27!</div>
Jennifer Pusthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02436934953542930308noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9042358960169844819.post-50091809183066296872012-09-13T18:34:00.001-07:002012-09-13T18:35:42.834-07:00AGENDA 9/13Vocabulary Quiz over <a href="http://erdos.isi.edu/dav/jennifer/GLASS%20CASTLE/VOCABULARY/VOCABULARY%20WORDS/GlassCastleVocabChart.doc">words from <i>The Glass Castle</i></a><br />
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HW: Finish revising <a href="http://erdos.isi.edu/dav/jennifer/AP%20BASICS%202011-2012/NATURE%20UNIT/Sense%20of%20Place%20assignment_R.doc">"Sense of Place" writing assignment</a> - final draft due 9/17 to Turnitin.com. Rubric available when you log in at Turnitin.com--click on the little "staircase" icon next to the assignment title.<br />
Refer to <a href="http://erdos.isi.edu/dav/jennifer/AP%20BASICS%202011-2012/NATURE%20UNIT/SensePlace_PiratesEdit.rtf">Pust's sample "Sense of Place" writing assignment</a> for guidance, and please submit drafts to me for comments after you have it peer-reviewed!Jennifer Pusthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02436934953542930308noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9042358960169844819.post-70229748359040960402012-09-12T18:33:00.000-07:002012-09-13T18:33:28.886-07:00AGENDA 9/12<br />
Vocabulary warm-up <a href="http://erdos.isi.edu/dav/jennifer//GLASS%20CASTLE/VOCABULARY/VOCABULARY%20PRACTICE/GC_VocWarmup3.doc">#3</a> and <a href="http://erdos.isi.edu/dav/jennifer//GLASS%20CASTLE/VOCABULARY/VOCABULARY%20PRACTICE/GC_VocWarmup4.doc">#4</a> on words from <i>The Glass Castle</i><br />
Quiz tomorrow!!!<br />
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Bring independent reading book to class every day; we'll have reading time following the quiz tomorrow.<br />
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HW: Study for tomorrow's vocabulary quiz on words from <i>The Glass Castle, </i>using the vocabulary chart: <a href="http://erdos.isi.edu/dav/jennifer//GLASS%20CASTLE/VOCABULARY/VOCABULARY%20WORDS/GCChartFill1.pdf">page 1</a>, <a href="http://erdos.isi.edu/dav/jennifer//GLASS%20CASTLE/VOCABULARY/VOCABULARY%20WORDS/GCChartFill2.pdf">page 2</a>, <a href="http://erdos.isi.edu/dav/jennifer//GLASS%20CASTLE/VOCABULARY/VOCABULARY%20WORDS/GCChartFill3.pdf">page 3</a><br />
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Finish revising <a href="http://erdos.isi.edu/dav/jennifer/AP%20BASICS%202011-2012/NATURE%20UNIT/Sense%20of%20Place%20assignment_R.doc">"Sense of Place" writing assignment</a> - final draft due 9/17 to Turnitin.com. Rubric available when you log in at Turnitin.com--click on the little "staircase" icon next to the assignment title.<br />
Refer to <a href="http://erdos.isi.edu/dav/jennifer/AP%20BASICS%202011-2012/NATURE%20UNIT/SensePlace_PiratesEdit.rtf">Pust's sample "Sense of Place" writing assignment</a> for guidance, and please submit drafts to me for comments after you have it peer-reviewed!<br />
Jennifer Pusthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02436934953542930308noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9042358960169844819.post-68093019236449134982012-09-11T13:06:00.001-07:002012-09-12T12:59:28.322-07:00AGENDA 9/11<br />
BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT TONIGHT!<br />
Complete <a href="http://erdos.isi.edu/dav/jennifer/AP%20BASICS%202010-11/Back2SchoolNiteLetter.doc">Back to School Night letter</a> for your parents<br />
Practice vocabulary using <a href="http://erdos.isi.edu/dav/jennifer/GLASS%20CASTLE/VOCABULARY/VOCABULARY%20PRACTICE/GC_Criss%20Cross%20Puzzle.pdf">Crossword</a> and <a href="http://erdos.isi.edu/dav/jennifer/GLASS%20CASTLE/VOCABULARY/VOCABULARY%20PRACTICE/GC_Wordsearch.doc">Word search</a><br />
Completed vocabulary chart from class, <a href="http://erdos.isi.edu/dav/jennifer//GLASS%20CASTLE/VOCABULARY/VOCABULARY%20WORDS/GCChartFill1.pdf">page 1</a>, <a href="http://erdos.isi.edu/dav/jennifer//GLASS%20CASTLE/VOCABULARY/VOCABULARY%20WORDS/GCChartFill2.pdf">page 2</a>, <a href="http://erdos.isi.edu/dav/jennifer//GLASS%20CASTLE/VOCABULARY/VOCABULARY%20WORDS/GCChartFill3.pdf">page 3</a><br />
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HW: <a href="http://erdos.isi.edu/dav/jennifer/AP%20BASICS%202011-2012/NATURE%20UNIT/Sense%20of%20Place%20assignment_R.doc">"Sense of Place" writing assignment</a> - final draft due 9/17 to Turnitin.com<br />
Refer to <a href="http://erdos.isi.edu/dav/jennifer/AP%20BASICS%202011-2012/NATURE%20UNIT/SensePlace_PiratesEdit.rtf">Pust's sample "Sense of Place" writing assignment</a><br />
Vocabulary quiz Thursday, 9/13 over <a href="http://erdos.isi.edu/dav/jennifer/GLASS%20CASTLE/VOCABULARY/VOCABULARY%20WORDS/GlassCastleVocabChart.doc">words from <i>The Glass Castle</i></a>Jennifer Pusthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02436934953542930308noreply@blogger.com0