Claim, Evidence, and Warrant

On Wednesday, directions were given and samples shown on how the write the claim, evidence, and warrant analysis paper on "Indian Camp." The paper is due next Tuesday, November 6th, typed, double spaced with the rubric stapled to the top.

The outline is due Thursday for me to check.

Read three articles on the "N" word for Friday so you can ask the guest speaker, Mr. King, some questions.

Be prepared to take notes on Mark Twain on Thursday.

Indian Camp

Today was a great day for analysis! Thank you for contributing your responses. All of your notes will be used in future analysis plus the analysis paper, which I will give directions for on Wednesday.

Out of 110 students, only one student did not turn in the narrative on time. Congratulations for HP behavior on quality work done on time.

On Thursday, I will show a powerpoint on Mark Twain and give you the poetry assignment on Mark Twain, plus four articles to read in preparation for the guest speaker on Friday, who will talk about the "N" word.

Start reading Huck Finn.

Narrative Final Copy

On Monday, turn in the following either staped or in a folder:
1. Final copy (typed) on top
2. Self-Reflection (10 points)
3. Conference Sheets and copies corrected by writing partners
4. Rough Draft with all changes (verbs, sensory detail, dialogue)
5. Extra Credit - signature of adult who edited your paper

Editing the narrative

This week we are working on editing the narrative to make it publishable in addition to "A" work.
Monday: Show not tell and Detail packet plus The Lead Board
Students read "Malcolm X" and rewrote the title, introduction and conclusion for 10 points to turn in.
Tuesday: Students highlighed action verbs and sensory detail words in the packet to add to the paper. Read "The Chase" and "From Mexico" and highlight for sensory detail and description.
Wednesday: Homework is to read "Born on the 4th of July" and highlight for sensory detail and description. Add sensory detail, description, and a simile or metaphor to the narrative.
Thursday: Add dialogue and complete the packet
Friday: Bring two typed copies of the narrative to your peer conferencing group.

Extra credit: Many students could not rent out Roxanne at the last minute because I have 105 students and there are only so many Blockbuster and Hollywood Video stores around. When I let you know in advance, some students order through Netflex. I will re-open Roxanne until after Thanksgiving to give the rest of you a chance for extra credit. Write a one page compare/contrast paper comparing Roxanne to Cyrano, the play.

Also, extra credit: I still need quotes and pictures for the bulletin board. Please type one quote per page, so it is large enough to read.

Extra credit on the narrative: Have a parent/adult/older sibling, etc. edit your narrative and sign the rough draft. Make the changes before I grade it.

Endings and Beginnings

After showing samples in class, students will rewrite the beginning and ending of the narrative.

Read Malcolm X "The First Major Turning Point" for an example of a title

Rough drafts due typed today.

Extra credit: Find famous one line quotes from Mark Twain, type and print for bulletin board.

Extra Credit

Roxanne extra credit closes on Monday, October 22nd.

Please stay after school to help create a bulletin board on The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain. Open on Monday, October 22nd until the bulletin board is complete.

or

Bring pictures of Mark Twain (enlarged) or Huckleberry Finn to contribute to the bulletin board.

Narrative

This week, I introduced the narrative. Students' pre-writing was the story circle telling three stories. The rough draft is due Monday (2-5 pages typed double spaced). Next week we will work on editing for publication.

Remember Monday is the last day to turn in extra credit on Roxanne.

Read your independent novel over the four day week-end and complete your book talk form so you won't be stressed at the end of the trimester.

Today we will hopefully finish the powerpoint presentations. I changed my mind and let students present their whole powerpoint, which you know and I know is taking a lot longer than I thought. However, you are wowing me with your analysis skills and beautifully crafted powerpoints.

Welcome to the 12 new students added on Monday!

Enjoy four days off! Enjoy your friends and get some sleep. Some os you are sleep deprived!

Narrative

All 10th grade students across the district are required to write a narrative paper this trimester.
In HP English 10, students will write for publication of their narrative.

Pre-writing is on Tuesday called a Story Circle. Each student will bring three true stories to tell in a group of three students, then go home Tuesday night and write one of these stories as the rough draft.

Powerpoints will be finished on Wednesday.

I explained the Book Talk - an independent novel to read outside of class to report on during final testing.

Powerpoint Presentations

Because the powerpoint presentations are taking too long, I will grade the first half of the powerpoint, which will be similar from student to students. Students will present the last half so I can grade you on presentations.

Over the three day week-end, read your independent novel plus watch Roxanne and write a one page compare/contrast paper to Cyrano.

Get some sleep!

Powerpoint

Today I handed out the rubrics to show how I am grading.

Remember 60 points are on the required including 10 points each for the similarities and differences; 20 points for the powerpoint; 20 points for the presentation.

Presentations start 20 minutes into the hour on Wednesday and finish on Thursday.

The 100 points goes into a weighted bin of 25 points, so do well.

Intelligent, indepth responses with explained examples (either on the powerpoint or during the presentation) get an A. Obvious, predictable responses get a B. Remember to google the names to find information online that will help you.

Work hard on your first powerpoint. You will be making first impressions for who would want to work with you in future groups.

Grades have changed after grading the Cyrano Test and the Vocabulary Test.

Code Powerpoint

Your task, should you choose to accept it, it to make a powerpoint comparing Cyrano to Pirates of the Caribbean and a Cyrano to a current code (Marines, Boy Scouts, etc.)

I am grading you on your in-depth analysis skills.

In your powerpoint include:
1. A definition of code (use these key words throughout your powerpoint).
2. Compare/contrast Cyrano and Jack Sparrow (obvious comparisons get a C, more in-depth analysis receives a higher grade). Use Cyrano's definition of honor on p. 40, and The Three Musketeers or Knights of the Round Table (from England) to help with the honor code of the 17th century.
3. Compare Roxane with Elizabeth Swan. Use the handout on The Art of Courtly Love to help you.
4. Compare Christian with Will Turner.
5. Explain what parts of the honor/pirate code they follow.
6. Compare/contrast Cyrano's honor code with a current code like Boy Scouts or Marines.
7. Explain what happens if the code is broken.
8. Explain how a code reflects the beliefs of a society.

Include a pictures/graphic per slide, plus no more than 5 lines of type on each slide.

Code Powerpoint

I am so proud of how well you studied for the test, came in prepared, and quietly waited until the last person finished the test!

On Friday, view the code powerpoint and take notes in the computer room.

On Monday and Tuesday, I have a computer room scheduled, so if you don't finish it on Friday, you will have time.

Also, you can make the powerpoint in class on Monday and Tuesday. The powerpoint is due Wednesday. Presentations on Wednesday and Thursday will be graded by the class and the teacher.

You can work with 2-3 students in your class or from my other three classes.

Extra Credit on Roxanne closes November 1st.

Test

Study. Study. Study for the test!!!! 130 points

Start when you enter the room. No late passes to your next class.

Finish your eulogy or gazette on Cyrano, which is Due Friday.

Code Powerpoint on Friday in the computer room.

Study Guide and Allusion sheet due on jFriday.

Vocabulary Test on Monday.

Today we reviewed the vocabulary with the fantastic millionaire and jeopardy games.

LeBret's eulogy or Gazette on Cyrano's Death

Write LeBret's eulogy(sermon at Cyrano's funeral) or a gazette article on Cyrano's death. Due on Friday. Include pictures, direct quotes, detailed information. paragraphs, complex writing for an A.

I found gazette templates on google.

Finish Act V

Thursday, September 27th was Sophomore Respect Retreat all day

Friday, September 28th was a DEAR DAY

Monday, Finish reading Act V, finish study questions, finish allusion sheet.

Tuesday, Watch end of video