SYMBOLISM

Take really good notes on symbolism in Cyrano.
Start ACT V
Turn in Journal 4
Thursday: Sophomore Respect Retreat - have fun bonding.
Friday: DEAR DAY. I wil not be here. Remember to bring a book of 250 pages to read.

Act IV

We finished reading Act IV and Christian dies. Cyrano still has not told Roxanne he loves her.

Act IV Quiz; study questions; allusions

Journal #4 due on Wednesday.

20 vocabulary words are due on Friday.

Remember to bring a book of your choice (at least 250 pages) to read on Friday.

Act IV

Read Act IV

Journal #3 Due

Extra Credit

After reading Cyrano, watch Roxanne (a modern day Cyrano) and write a one page Compare/contrast paper on the similarites and differences between Cyrano and Roxanne. Wait until we finish the play, but order from Netflex now, so you have it at home.

Cyrano Act III

We finished reading the balcony scene in Cyrano in Act III.

Finish reading Act III, study questions for Act III, and allusion and the five point quiz.

Write Journal #3. 1/2 page per question, typed, double-spaced (two pages total) - due Monday for Hours 3,5,6. Hour 4 was due Friday.

Five vocabulary words on Cyrano were due on Friday in the 4 poster style.

Finish Act II

Every class finished reading Act II and took the five point quiz.
We updated the study guide and allusion sheet.
Hours 4,5,6 handed in their typed Journal #2
Hour 3 is due tomorrow.
Get ready for the famous balcony scene during Act III!!!!!

The games are cancelled tonight. That means you can complete the vocabulary sheet!

Cyrano Act II

Today I collected the continuum and we moved around the room in the real continuum.
We read half of Act II. Homework: Journal #2 Remember one page double spaced typed. If you can't fill up a whole page with one question, answer both questions. No computer excuses. If your printer is not working, you are out of ink or paper, etc. e-mail me your paper (sasseg@district279.org) or save it on a flashdrive and print it out in the library when you get to school.
We filled in more questions on the study guide and the allusion sheet.
I explained the vocabulary assignment, which five words are due on Friday.

Cyrano - end of Act I

Today in class, I collected Journal #1. Remember in an HP class all assignments need to be typed and on time. No more excuses for late work. If your printer doesn't work, the computer is out of ink or paper, problem solve. E-mail me your paper or load your assignment on a flashdrive and print it out at school in the library in the morning or at lunch. Stay after school to finish if all else fails or your computer is not working.
All classes watch the video of Cyrano Act I.
Quiz Act I - a short five point true/false test.
Continue looking up allusions and complete the Study Guide
Hours 4,5, 6 started reading Act II
Hours 3 finished reading Act I. (Hour 3 is behind because of the fire drill last week)

Cyrano Act I

Today, Hours 4 and 5 finished reading Cyrano Act I. Tomorrow Hours 3 and 6 will finish reading the rest of Act I.

Friday: Quiz on Act I, Journal on Act I due, video on Act I.

Keep the allusion sheet and Study Guide (must be finished for Act I for homework) in your folder until the end of the play.

Extra credit: Watch the scene in the movie Roxanne where Cyrano talks about his nose and in his duel with Valvert when he composes a ballad. WRite one paragraph explaining the similiarites and one paragraph comparing the differences. You have until Friday, September 21st to finish this for 5 points.

Cyrano

On Wednesday, we watched the beginning of Cyranno DVD, then read Act I and answered study guide questions.
Remember to apply for Student Senate.
Third hour is behind reading because of the fire drill today.
I collected the Author Packet for 40 points.
The next homework assignment is vocabulary work and journals.
Enjoy leaving at 1:40!
15 out of 95 students brought in a box of kleenex for 5 extra credit points. those points are still available.

Cyrano

On Tuesday, books were handed out on Cyrano. I was five books short 6th hour. I spent two hours picking up 3 books at Borders in Roseville, 1 book in Coon Rapids, and 1 book in Maple Grove. Barnes and Noble does not carry the edition we are reading. So if you lose your book, please replace the copy by buying another one at Borders. I have no extras at this point.

On Monday I collected the library packet and Wednesday I will collect the Author packet on Rostand.

I support you in running for Student Senate. Pick up an application from Mr. Bauman in Room 276 to be on the ballot next Wednesday for the sophomore vote during Advisory. I recommend campaigning during lunch and class. I have seen clever flyers in the stairwells in the past, but the most remembered is having your friends wear tagboard (front and back) with strong over the shoulders to campaign for you. Have them wear it all day long. Some bring pencils, food, etc. but that costs a lot of money. Think of something clever to print on the computer that you can hand out at lunch and in the halls - something memorable.

You will have a ton of fun, know what's going on in the school, and develop leadership skills.

I love Cyrano and look forward to reading it with you.

Library and Cyrano

Welcome to your second week at OSH! You are a true Oriole!

Today we worked in the library, but not everyone finished the packet on plagairism, so finish it for homework and turn it in on Tuesday. I hope you learned that a teacher can find a plagairized sentence in less than 10 seconds. It is not worth it. Just document where you got the information from.

On Tuesday, we start reading the play Cyrano de Bergerac - my favorite of all times. We will pick reading parts, so don't be absent.

The Cyrano 40 point packet on background information is due on Wednesday and is homework.

I want all of you to consider signing up for Student Senate, if you really want to be involved and be a leader for your class. See Mr. Bauman (Social Studies) for an application, which is due on Wednesday.

Feel free to e-mail me, talk to me before/after school, or before/after class if you have questions or concerns. I am here to help you. Make sure you let me know if you need help.

I think most of the three ring binders are in the room. However, still bring it if you haven't yet. I will let you know what goes in there and when to pick it up.

Last call for the signed syllabus and signed contract. Grades will be inputted into schoolview on Tuesday.

Plagairism

Today, we viewed the powerpoint on plagairism. Remember not to copy homework, study guides, etc. nor to use information in a paper without documenting it.

I was impressed with some high scores on the grammar test, but they were few and far between. We all now realize why we wil be studying grammar this year!

This week I collected the signed syllabus, the signed contract, the typed I am poem, and the typed paragraph response to a quotation.

I am glad you are all here and know you are welcome and belong!

On Monday, we will be in the library working. The rest of the week we will be reading Cyrano de Bergerac.

Pre-Test in Grammar

Today students took the pre-test in grammar. Remember, this test does not count in the grade book. It is for informational purposes only. We will correct in class tomorrow. You will correct your own.

Remember to bring the signed syllabus and signed contract.

Good luck at your games/meets tonight.

Start reading a book for independent study.

If your printer does not work, send you assignment to me on my e-mail and I will print it or bring a flashdrive to school with your assignment on it and you print it in the library.

If you ever have questions, ask me in class, e-mail me your concerns, or come in for extra help before or after school.

I care about you and want you to do well.

Quotations written assignment

Your I am poems were creative and insightful. Keep up the great work!

Remember to type all of your assignments.

Contracts and syllabus need to be signed by you and a parent/guardian and turned in this week.

Homework tonight: Choose a quotation from the list and explain how it describes you. Then give three examples from your life that fit the quote. Remember to type it.

Remember

I am so happy and excited to meet you. I look forward to an adventurous year together.

Sign the syllabus on the back and the HP contract, then have an adult sign it and return to the basket in class.

Remember to bring your three ring binder to class with 10 dividers, plastic sheets, and tabs to mark page numbers in books. Hang onto your passes.

Your I am poem needs to be typed and turned in today.

I received e-mails from students who could not get into my blog. Remember to put a period after english10hp.blogspot.com

Extra credit: 5 extra credit points for one box of kleenex.

I have books in the room for readvisory to check out.

Welcome to OSH

I am so excited you are here! In my English 10 HP class, students arrive from four junior highs (Osseo., Maple Grove, Northview, and a pocket from Brooklyn Jr.), private and charter schools, transfers from other districts, home schools, and from both honors and regular classes. Wherever you were last year, you are welcome and you belong. You will do great work this year!

Plan on finding a novel of your choice (250 pages minimum) to read this trimester for Independent Reading on DEAR days and Readvisory on Wednesdays.

I look forward to getting to know all of you.

Welcome Orioles. Buy your orange and black wardrobe now! School spirit is fantastic!