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Understanding
Essay Terminology
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Thought
Exercises
Reading Record
Creative Projects
Portfolio
Active Voice
Clauses
and Conjunctions
Appositives
Phrases
Comma Rules
Critical Vs. Casual Reading
EXTERNAL LINKS
Utah
Secondary (7-12) Language Arts Core Curriculum
UVU
Writing Lab
MLA Style Guide (from the UVU Writing Lab)
DUE
DATES:
Unless
otherwise noted below, students should complete daily homework
assignments
(see log to right) BEFORE the beginning of the next class period.
DON'T PROCRASTINATE!
Read your HRL selection
or face SLEEPLESS
DOOM as the quarter becomes more intense and you
slowly transform into a walking zomboid incapable of really learning
anything because you're up late trying to get caught up on what you
should have already done!
2nd
Quarter Honors Reading List Assignment DUE January 4th (A) or January
5th (B) - see assignment sheet for details.
ALL
Thought Exercises written entirely sans the 8-basic "be" verbs (is, am,
are, was, were, be, being, and been) will receive 5 points EXTRA CREDIT!
Creative
Project DUE December 15th (A) or December 16th (B) see
Creative
Projects link
for details.
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DISCLOSURE DOCUMENT English 10 H
ENGLISH 10H LOG - 2nd
Quarter 09-10
THE
FRIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS
1 - 10/27 (A) & 10/28 (B) -
Writing Prompt #1 - Outspoken Distaste. Discussion
of "US" and "THEM." Take discussion notes Reflection
using "They Came." 2nd Quarter Writing Prompt #1 (Part II) - What do I
stand for?.
Homework: (1) Choose and find the book
for your 2nd quarter Honors Reading List assignment. (2) Read it for at least 20 minutes
daily.
2 -
10/29 (A) & 10/30 (B) - Introduction
to Frankenstein: QW1 - What do we think we
know
about Frankenstein?
Discussion - notes - questions - predictions. QW2: What are the
most frightening things you can think of? What would cause the most
fear, despair, or regret within you? Film clip - visualization.
Homework: (1) Choose and find the book
for your 2nd quarter Honors Reading List assignment. (2) Read it for at least 20 minutes
daily.
3 -
11/02 (A) & 11/03 (B) -
What were the "BIG
IDEAS: and "ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS" brought forth in
the clip we viewed? Take notes. Read and interpret excerpts from the writings of Thomas Jefferson and
John Milton.
Writing: perspective -
eliminating the use of 2nd person pronouns (you, your, yours, yourself)
in academic writing.
Homework: (1) Compose a thought exercise on
the excerpt from the writings of Thomas Jefferson. Use
a variety of sentence
structure patterns. Type
the assignment in MLA style. Remember, DO NOT use 2nd person
pronouns. (2) Choose and find the book
for your 2nd quarter Honors Reading List assignment. (3) Read it for at least 20 minutes
daily
4 -
11/04 (A) & 11/05 (B) - New grammar
tool:
prepositional
phrases. Read and assign excerpts from Areopagitica.
Introduction to Frankenstein. Why
read Frankenstein? Predictions.
Literary
Term - Allusion.
Frankenstein's contexts: historical, authorial, mythological. Frankenstein's
contexts slideshow. Take notes.
Homework: (1) Compose a
thought
exercise (#1) on excerpts from Areopagitica:
use a variety of sentence structure patterns. Type
the assignment in MLA style. Remember, DO NOT use 2nd person
pronouns.
(2) Choose and find the book
for your 2nd quarter Honors Reading List assignment. (3) Read it for at least 20 minutes
daily
5 -
11/06 (A) & 11/09 (B) - Conclude
Frankenstein's
context slideshow. Notes: participles
and participial phrases. Building Sentences #1 - The Corpse.
Homework: (1) Compose a thought exercise (#2) on excerpts from Areopagitica:
use a variety of sentence structure patterns. Type
the assignment in MLA style. Remember, DO NOT use 2nd person
pronouns. (3) Choose and find the book
for your 2nd quarter Honors Reading List assignment. (4) Read it for at least 20 minutes
daily.
6 -
11/10 (A) & 11/11 (B) - Quiz #1: Mary
Shelley's contexts. Exchange and review thought
exercises on excerpts from Jefferson and Milton considering the assessment criteria
set forth in the grading rubric.
Homework: (1) Read the introductory
materials to Frankenstein (pages
vii-xxi). Take notes on your reading. Be prepared for a quiz.
7 -
11/12 (A) & 11/13 (B) - Review
the allusions to Prometheus and Paradise
Lost and formulate predictions regarding their impact on Dr.
Frankenstein's tale. Introduction
to Paradise Lost slideshow. Begin reading the excerpts
from Paradise Lost and the excerpts
from Paradise Lost assignment.
Homework: (1) Reread the excerpts
from Paradise Lost and complete your assigned portion of the
assignment.
8 -
11/16 (A) & 11/17 (B) - Quiz #2:
Introduction to Frankenstein, genres,
and movements (i.e.Mary Shelley's biography, the romantic movement,
romantic literature, Gothic fiction, the
enlightenment). Define genres:
review previous and add mythological and epic conventions. Building Sentences #2 - Fallen Angels. Writing Prompt #2 - Ambition or the Pursuit of
Knowledge. Begin Frankenstein. Look at text
structures (framing) and take notes.
Homework: (1) Read the "Letters" and
chapters 1-3 (pages 7-54). (2) Create a list of 5 unfamiliar
words and try to determine their meaning from the context. (3) Choose 5 significant quotations
and copy and cite them. (4)
Compose 1 Thought Exercise (TE1) that integrates the quotation.
Don't forget to title your thought exercise and balance your
commentary with both connections and a discussion of the relevance of
the text
9 -
11/18 (A) & 11/19 (B) - Quiz
#3: Reading comprehension quiz on "Letters" through "Chapter 3." Read-aloud
- 39 v 51 (emphasis
on TONE). Writing Prompt #3 -Altruisitic vs. Personal Ambition
Begin Paradise Lost
analysis - take notes. Creative
Project assignment description and examples.
Homework: (1) Read
chapters 4-7
(pages 55-97). (2) Create a list of 5 unfamiliar
words and try to determine their meaning from the context. (3) Choose 5 significant quotations
and copy and cite them. (4)
Compose 1 Thought Exercise (TE2) that integrates the quotation.
Don't forget to title your thought exercise and balance your
commentary with both connections and a discussion of the relevance of
the text.
10
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11/20 (A) & 11/23 (B) - More Creative
Project Examples. Quiz #4:
Reading comprehension quiz on chapters 4-7. Writing Prompt #4 - "Mutability."
Analyze and discuss "Mutability." - take notes. Read-aloud
p.Continue Paradise Lost
analysis - take notes.
Homework:
(1) Read Volume II
chapters 1-4 (pages 101-134). (2) Create a list of 5 unfamiliar
words and try to determine their meaning from the context. (3) Choose 5 significant quotations
and copy and cite them. (4)
Compose 1 Thought Exercise (TE3) that integrates the quotation.
Don't forget to title your thought exercise and balance your
commentary with both connections and a discussion of the relevance of
the text.
11
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11/24 (A) - Survey, Midterm Test, Creative Project Examples.
Thanksgiving Break
Contemplate
your Creative Project.
Read Vol. II ch 1-4 and complete the associated writing
assignments
if not already done (see above).
11 -
11/30 (B) - Survey, Midterm Test, Creative Project Examples.
12
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12/01 (A) & 12/02 (B) - Quiz
#5. Analyzing
academic writing for the 8-basic "be" verbs. Active Voice.
Writing Prompt #5 - Criminal Behavior.
Homework: (1) Read Volume II chapters 5-7
(pages 135-160). (2) Create a list of 5 unfamiliar
words and try to determine their meaning from the context. (3) Choose 5 significant quotations
and copy and cite them. (4)
Compose 1 Thought Exercise (TE4) that integrates the quotation.
Don't forget to title your thought exercise and balance your
commentary with both connections and a discussion of the relevance of
the text.
13
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12/03 (A) & 12/04 (B) - Converting
passive to active voice. Read
chapter 8 in class. Building
Sentences #4 - Appositives.
Homework: (1) Read from Volume II chapter
8 to Volume III chapter 2 (pages 161-202).
(2) Create
a list of 5 unfamiliar words and try to determine their meaning from
the context. (3) Choose 5
significant quotations and copy and cite them. (4)
Compose 1 Thought Exercise (TE5) that integrates the quotation.
Don't forget to title your thought exercise and balance your
commentary with both connections and a discussion of the relevance of
the text.
14 -
12/07 (A) & 12/08 (B) - Writing Prompt #6 - Beauty. Thought
Exercise 1-3 review, assessment, and silent discussion.
Homework: (1) Read Volume III chapters 3-5
(pages 203-239). (2) Create a list of 5 unfamiliar
words and try to determine their meaning from the context. (3) Choose 5 significant quotations
and copy and cite them. (4)
Compose 1 Thought Exercise (TE6) that integrates the quotation.
Don't forget to title your thought exercise and balance your
commentary with both connections and a discussion of the relevance of
the text.
15
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12/09 (A) & 12/10 (B)
Homework: (1) Read from Volume III chapter 6
to page 269. (2) Create a list of 5 unfamiliar
words and try to determine their meaning from the context. (3) Choose 5 significant quotations
and copy and cite them. (4)
Compose 1 Thought Exercise (TE7) that integrates the quotation.
Don't forget to title your thought exercise and balance your
commentary with both connections and a discussion of the relevance of
the text.
16
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12/11 (A) & 12/14 (B) - Writing Prompt #7 - Revenge.
Read the end of Frankenstein
in class. Test
II on Frankenstein
Homework: Finish Creative Project
17
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12/15 (A) & 12/16 (B) - 1st Term Creative Projects due -
Creative Project Presentations.
Homework: (1) Complete a
reading record for "excerpts from
Areopagitica" (2) Complete a Reading Record for
"excerpts from Paradise Lost"
18
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12/17 (A) & 12/18 (B) - Continue
Creative Project Presentations.
Homework: (1) Complete a
reading record for Frankenstein to
turn in with your honors reading list assignment - due 01/04 (A) or
01/05 (B).
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12/21 (A) & 12/22 (B) - 1st Semester Review / Study Guide
Winter Break
Homework: Complete the Honors
Reading List Assignment for 2nd Quarter (and a Reading Record for Frankenstein if not already
completed.)
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- 01/04 (A) & 01/05 (B) - Building Sentences #5 - "The Batting Cage"
(200 points) DUE
1/06 (A) or 1/07 (B) - NEXT CLASS!
Homework: 2nd
quarter portfolio assessment. Finish "The Batting Cage."
21 - 01/06 (A) & 01/07 (B) - Writing
Prompt #8 "Ozymandias" by Percy Shelley,
Review essay terminology, "Censorship causes blindness."
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