Friday April 28, 2016

English 9- Today students took the weekly vocab quiz.  We then worked on finishing the study guide for Part One. TEST OVER PART ONE Monday!!!!  Here is a link to the part one text if you need it.

http://www.nutleyschools.org/userfiles/202/The%20Odyssey%20Part%20I(1).pdf

English 10- Today students took the weekly vocab quiz. We then read the first half of chapter 4 in Of Mice and Men. 

Thursday April 28, 2016

English 9- Today students worked on their study guides for The Odyssey part one test. We then worked on schedules for next year. If you were absent, see me ASAP.

English 10- Today students reviewed for vocab. We then finished chapter three in OMM. If you did not finish, here are the questions that accompany chapter 3:

1. Who is Slim?

2. What kind act does Slim do for Lennie?

3. How does Slim react to Lennie and George's traveling together?

4. Why do you think George told Slim about what happened in Weed?

5. From Carlson's point of view list words that describe Candy's dog.

6. What is Carlson's solution to the problem of the dog?

7. Describe how Carlson shoots Candy's dog.

8. What role does Candy play in helping George and Lennie try to buy land?

9. Why does Curley attack Lennie? What happens to Curley?

Wednesday April 27, 2016

English 9- Today we worked on vocab.  Quiz Friday!! We also then worked in group on the Part One Study Guide. Here is the study guide if you did not receive it:

The Odyssey Part One Study Guide                                                                                                         Name:__________________

The Lotus Eaters:

What are the 3 most important things we should know from this chapter?

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What is a theme from this section?

The Cyclops:

What are the 6 most important things that happen in this section?

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Describe Odysseus’ behavior after they escape?  What do we learn about human nature from his behavior?

The Witch Circe:

What are the four most important things that happen in this section?

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What theme could be learned about Circe and her appearance?

The Land of the Dead

What are the eight most important things that happen in this section?

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What is the most important thing to take away from Tiresias’ prophecy?

The Sirens, Scylla, and Chyrbids:

What are the six most important things to take away from this section?

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What do we learn about human nature from Odysseus not telling his men the entire truth about his prophecy?

English 10- Today we worked on schedules for next year. If you were absent see me ASAP!

Tuesday April 26, 2016

English 9- Today we reviewed vocab and then finished Part One of The Odyssey. Students need to complete the questions 2-5 on page 920. There will be a test over part one on Monday.

English 10- Today we started reading chapter 3 in Of Mice and Men.

Monday April 26, 2016

English 9- Today we went over this weeks vocabulary. The words will be listed below. Quiz Friday! We then reviewed part one of The Odyssey and read the sections of "The Witch Circe" and the "Land of the Dead." Test over part one will be on Monday!!

•Charlatan

•Vassal

•Smite

•Redound

•Laurels

•Endow

•Maudlin

•Epithet

•Candor

•Lithe

English 10- Today we went over this weeks vocabulary. The words will be listed below. Quiz Friday! We then read chapter two in Of Mice and Men. There were 10 comprehension questions that were due at the end of the period. 

¨Abhor- hate

¨Bigot- narrow-minded, prejudiced person

¨Counterfeit- fake; false

¨Enfranchise- give voting rights

¨Hamper- hinder; obstruct

¨Kindle-  to start a fire

¨Noxious- harmful; poisonous; lethal

¨Placid-  calm; peaceful

¨Remuneration- payment for work done

¨Talisman- lucky charm

Friday April 22, 2016

English 9- Today we took the weekly vocab quiz.  We then read the section "The Witch Circe" in The Odyssey.


English 10- Today we took the weekly vocab quiz. Students read chapter 2 independently in Of Mice and Men. 

Thursday April 21, 2015

English 9- Today we read through the cyclops portion of "The Odyssey." Vocab quiz tomorrow!!

English 10- Today we finished chapter one in Of Mice and Men.  Vocab quiz tomorrow!!

Wednesday April 20, 2016

English 9- Today we reviewed vocab and prepared for the quiz on Friday. All students should be through page 904 in The Odyssey. Here are the vocab definitions if you need them:

•Implacable- someone or something that cannot   be calmed down or made less angry

•Aloof- at a distance, physically or mentally

•Promontory- high elevation or point of land that   extends out over water.

•Disdain- to reject or refuse someone or something   because they are seen as unworthy

•Adorn- to decorate or add beauty to something or   someone

•Revelry- noisy, boisterous festivity

•Glowered- to stare with anger, scowl

•Pliant- something that can be easily molded or   shaped, adaptable

•Tremulous- fearful, timid, trembling

•Restitution- restoring lost or stolen property to the owner.

English 10- Today we reviewed vocab and prepared for the quiz on Friday. We then finished chapter 1 in Of Mice and Men. Here are the vocab definitions if you need them:

¨Derision- contempt, hatred, ridicule

¨Nuisance- causing inconvenience or annoyance

¨Rheumatism – painful inflammation of joints or muscles

¨Bemused- puzzled, confused

¨Indignation- anger or annoyance with unfair treatment

¨Jeer- taunt, ridicule

¨Mollify- to appease, relieve

¨Aloof- distant, cool, unfriendly

¨Recumbent- lying down

¨Aesthetic- appreciation of beauty

Tuesday April 19, 2016

English 9- Today classes that met with me read pages 893-898 in The Odyssey. We reviewed vocab as well. Make sure that you are studying!!


English 10- Today classes continued to read chapter 1 in Of Mice and Men. We reviewed vocab as well. Make sure that you are studying!!

Monday April 18, 2016

English 9- Today we read pages 890-893 in The Odyssey. We also rolled out the vocab for the week. Quiz on Friday!!! Due to the testing schedule this week, remember to study vocab on your own.Here is the 9th grade list for this week:

•Implacable

•Aloof

•Promontory

•Disdain

•Adorn

•Revelry

•Glowered

•Pliant

•Tremulous

•Restitution 

English 10- Today I collected the Langston Hughes poem and graphic organizer. We also went over the anticipation guide for OMM and discussed possible topics and themes.  We also rolled out the vocab for the week. Quiz on Friday!!! Due to the testing schedule this week, remember to study vocab on your own.Here is the 10th grade list for this week:

¨Derision

¨Nuisance

¨Rheumatism

¨Bemused

¨Indignation

¨Jeer

¨Mollify

¨Aloof

¨Recumbent

¨Aesthetic 

Friday April 15, 2016

English 9- Today I handed out the note catcher graphic organizer for The Odyssey. We started reading the text. If you are abset, you need to read pages 880-890 in the textbook to get caught up.


English 10- Today I completed notebook checks. Students finished annotations and worked on the graphic organizer for the poem Let America be America Again. Annotations and the graphic organizer are due Monday at the beginning of class.

Tuesday April 12- Thursday April 14, 2016

Testing and Intersession

Monday April 11, 2016

English 9- Today we finished hero questions and developed our definitions for hero as a class. No vocab this week.

English 10- Today we took vocab text #1 for Of Mice and Men. If you missed this, you need to make it up before Friday!!

Friday April 8, 2016

English 9- Today we took the weekly vocab quiz. We then finished the  "What makes a hero?" questions.  Here are the questions if you did not complete them:

-What are the characteristics of a hero?

-What qualities do certain heroes have that make them exceptional?

-When have we seen a situation give rise to an unconventional hero or heroine?

-Do all heroes have something in common about their appearance?

-What are some of the lessons that heroes can teach us?

-What differences exist among cultures with regard to their concept of heroes?

These are due Monday!



English 10- Today we had guest teachers. Study for vocab--test is now moved to Monday!! Here are the words with definitions:

¨Juncture- a point in place or time, where tow things come together.

¨Mottled- spotted or blotched in coloring

¨Brusquely-  abrupt, short, coarse in manner

¨Pantomime- to express or represent in an exaggerated way.

¨Vial- a tiny bottle to usually hold liquid

¨Laden- heavily burdened or weighed down

¨Scourge- someone or something that causes great suffering

¨Pugnacious- eager to argue or fight

¨Drone- continued monotonous tone or hum

Thursday April 7, 2016

English 9- Today we reviewed vocab for the week. QUIZ TOMORROW! We then finished the "Epic Hero Cycle" and started on the "What makes a hero?" questions.  Here are the questions if you did not get them:

-What are the characteristics of a hero?

-What qualities do certain heroes have that make them exceptional?

-When have we seen a situation give rise to an unconventional hero or heroine?

-Do all heroes have something in common about their appearance?

-What are some of the lessons that heroes can teach us?

-What differences exist among cultures with regard to their concept of heroes?

English 10- Today we had guest teachers. Study for vocab, test is now moved to Monday!! Here are the words with definitions:

¨Juncture- a point in place or time, where tow things come together.

¨Mottled- spotted or blotched in coloring

¨Brusquely-  abrupt, short, coarse in manner

¨Pantomime- to express or represent in an exaggerated way.

¨Vial- a tiny bottle to usually hold liquid

¨Laden- heavily burdened or weighed down

¨Scourge- someone or something that causes great suffering

¨Pugnacious- eager to argue or fight

¨Drone- continued monotonous tone or hum

Wednesday April 6, 2016

English 9- Today we reviewed for the vocab quiz. The quiz is on Friday. See Monday's entry for the words if you still need them. We finished the Epic Hero Cycle comparison sheet. Groups should have turned in their sheet to get credit.

English 10- We reviewed vocab today for the quiz Friday.  See Tuesday's entry for the words if you need it. We reviewed topic and theme and began looking at the anticipation guide for Of Mice and Men. 

Tuesday April 5, 2016

English 9- Today we worked on vocab for the week. See yesterday's post for the vocab list. We also finished the "Epic Hero Cycle" group activity to prepare for reading The Odyssey. 


English 10- Today we reviewed vocab for the week. Reminder: VOCAB QUIZ on Friday!  Make sure you study!  We also reviewed the group activity looking at the great depression.Here is the vocab list for the week with definitions for the words we focused on today:

¨Juncture

¨Mottled

¨Brusquely

¨Pantomime- to express or represent in an exaggerated way.

¨Vial

¨Laden

¨Scourge

¨Pugnacious- eager to argue or fight

¨Drone- continued monotonous tone or hum

Monday April 4, 2016

English 9- Today we took notes on writing expectations for 4th quarter. We reviewed the part 2 TKAM test.  I assigned the vocab for the week and we began looking at the "Epic Hero Cycle" to prepare for reading The Odyssey.  Here is the vocab for the week:

•Formidable

•Ravage

•Profusion

•Adversary

•Guile

•Rancor

•Abominably

•Ardor

•Tumult

•Rapine 

Here are the notes we took about writing expectations:

•ALWAYS, ALWAYS, ALWAYS use complete sentences and complete thoughts

•Don’t use too many indefinite pronouns! (It, Its, he, she, they etc.)

•Don’t use “I” in academic writing

•Don’t make huge jumps in content—consider the reader has not read the text before

Areas of opportunity for writing assessment:

•-Answer the entire prompt or question!!

•No late work! (I can make exceptions for exceptional circumstances.)

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•Keep up with me!

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•This is the last quarter to prepare before you move on to English 10. Make sure you apply yourself!

Use the resources I make available to you!!!