Final project due tomorrow!
Here is one of the last classworks we will have: http://docs.google.com/View?id=dfrxjvg8_278bbfdccp
It is a question sheet about all of the different sources you have been exposed to and how they have affected your view about mental illness.
We will be watching a show called Mental today.
Wednesday, June 10, 2009
Monday, June 1, 2009
June 1
Here is the work from Friday (I was absent): http://docs.google.com/View?id=dfrxjvg8_24fwvdvths
We will be watching Fight Club today and tomorrow. Here is the work for the movie: http://docs.google.com/View?id=dfrxjvg8_25g2xr2bg5
We will be watching Fight Club today and tomorrow. Here is the work for the movie: http://docs.google.com/View?id=dfrxjvg8_25g2xr2bg5
Friday, May 22, 2009
May 22
Final quiz today! Please remember to study. We will also be making up work for the remainder of the class period.
Next week we will begin work on our final project.
Have a nice and safe Memorial Day weekend!
Next week we will begin work on our final project.
Have a nice and safe Memorial Day weekend!
Thursday, May 21, 2009
May 21
What types of connections can we make when we read literature?
Aim: How can we interact with the characters in our books?
Do Now: What do you think Zach looks like? What about Alan and Joey?
Classwork for today: http://docs.google.com/Doc?id=dfrxjvg8_23csccgsd2
Aim: How can we interact with the characters in our books?
Do Now: What do you think Zach looks like? What about Alan and Joey?
Classwork for today: http://docs.google.com/Doc?id=dfrxjvg8_23csccgsd2
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
May 20th
Essential Question: What types of connections can we make when we read literature?
Aim: How can we interact with the characters in our books?
Do Now: Who is your favorite character in this book and why?
Classwork: Write a letter to one of the characters in the book Inside Out. In this letter, express how you feel about their actions and why, what you think they should have done differently, and what you hope for them in the future. You might want to consider giving them some advice as well as offering them some sort of alternative for the actions they chose to take. This letter is due at the end of the class period. Be sure to include the proper format for a letter including a heading and salutation. The letter itself should be a minimum of three paragraphs.
Aim: How can we interact with the characters in our books?
Do Now: Who is your favorite character in this book and why?
Classwork: Write a letter to one of the characters in the book Inside Out. In this letter, express how you feel about their actions and why, what you think they should have done differently, and what you hope for them in the future. You might want to consider giving them some advice as well as offering them some sort of alternative for the actions they chose to take. This letter is due at the end of the class period. Be sure to include the proper format for a letter including a heading and salutation. The letter itself should be a minimum of three paragraphs.
May 19th
We are finishing our book today!
EQ: How can we connect with a character?
Aim: What would we do in Zach's situation?
Do Now: Was it a good idea for the boys to try and sneak out the back? Why?
Classwork/Homework. Write a one page response to the end of the book. Why do you think the author ended the book this way? Was it effective?
EQ: How can we connect with a character?
Aim: What would we do in Zach's situation?
Do Now: Was it a good idea for the boys to try and sneak out the back? Why?
Classwork/Homework. Write a one page response to the end of the book. Why do you think the author ended the book this way? Was it effective?
Monday, May 18, 2009
May 18th
EQ: How can we connect to a character?
Aim: What would we do in Zach's position?
Do Now: Zach has an illness in his brain, write about an injury or illness that you once had.
Aim: What would we do in Zach's position?
Do Now: Zach has an illness in his brain, write about an injury or illness that you once had.
Friday, May 15, 2009
May 15th
EQ: How can we connect to a character?
Aim: What would we do in Zach's position?
Do Now: At the end of Chapter 16 we find out a lot about Zach's beliefs...what are yours, concerning his beliefs?
Aim: What would we do in Zach's position?
Do Now: At the end of Chapter 16 we find out a lot about Zach's beliefs...what are yours, concerning his beliefs?
Thursday, May 14, 2009
May 14th
Quiz Today!
Also, here is your final project. It is due on June 11th so you have plenty of time. I will give you some time in class to work on it once we complete our book.
http://docs.google.com/Doc?id=dfrxjvg8_22j932p8db
Also, here is your final project. It is due on June 11th so you have plenty of time. I will give you some time in class to work on it once we complete our book.
http://docs.google.com/Doc?id=dfrxjvg8_22j932p8db
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
May 13
How do authors provide a backstory?
Aim: How can we learn more about the characters in Inside Out?
Do Now: What would your reaction be if a gun fired that you thought was empty?
Quiz Tomorrow
Aim: How can we learn more about the characters in Inside Out?
Do Now: What would your reaction be if a gun fired that you thought was empty?
Quiz Tomorrow
May 12
How do authors provide a backstory?
Aim: How can we learn more about the characters in Inside Out?
Do Now: What do you think the pre-chapter excerpts are leading up to? What is the point of the "story" we get in these excerpts?
We will read today from chapter 14-16.
Aim: How can we learn more about the characters in Inside Out?
Do Now: What do you think the pre-chapter excerpts are leading up to? What is the point of the "story" we get in these excerpts?
We will read today from chapter 14-16.
Friday, May 8, 2009
May 8th
EQ: How will visualizing help us to connect to a text?
Aim: What will a drawing of the coffee shop show?
You will draw the inside of the coffee shop based on what we have read so far.
Classwork available here: http://docs.google.com/Doc?id=dfrxjvg8_21d5mprpfp
Aim: What will a drawing of the coffee shop show?
You will draw the inside of the coffee shop based on what we have read so far.
Classwork available here: http://docs.google.com/Doc?id=dfrxjvg8_21d5mprpfp
Thursday, May 7, 2009
May 7th
No Post from yesterday as I was out sick.
Today's work:
EQ: Why should we question?
Aim: How will questions help us approach a text?
Do Now: Handout available here: http://docs.google.com/Doc?id=dfrxjvg8_20c9pnft8c
We will continue reading and creating questiongs today.
Today's work:
EQ: Why should we question?
Aim: How will questions help us approach a text?
Do Now: Handout available here: http://docs.google.com/Doc?id=dfrxjvg8_20c9pnft8c
We will continue reading and creating questiongs today.
Tuesday, May 5, 2009
May 5th
EQ: Why should we question?
Aim: How will questions help us approach a text?
Do Now: Why do you think it is important to question a text?
Today we will sort out the questions you created yesterday into different levels and reinforce our knowledge of the different levels of questioning.
Aim: How will questions help us approach a text?
Do Now: Why do you think it is important to question a text?
Today we will sort out the questions you created yesterday into different levels and reinforce our knowledge of the different levels of questioning.
Monday, May 4, 2009
May 4
EQ: Why should we question?
Aim: How will questions help us approach a text?
Do Now: What are two level one questions you have for this book?
We will read today from chapter 8 and create three level 1 questions, two level 2 questions, and one level 1 question as we read.
Aim: How will questions help us approach a text?
Do Now: What are two level one questions you have for this book?
We will read today from chapter 8 and create three level 1 questions, two level 2 questions, and one level 1 question as we read.
Friday, May 1, 2009
Thursday, April 30, 2009
April 30
EQ: Why should we question?
Aim: How will questions help us approach a text?
Do Now: Why do you think this book is called Inside Out?
Classwork available here: http://docs.google.com/Doc?id=dfrxjvg8_19fwrbh9dr
We will create questions as we read and try to come up with higher level questions.
Aim: How will questions help us approach a text?
Do Now: Why do you think this book is called Inside Out?
Classwork available here: http://docs.google.com/Doc?id=dfrxjvg8_19fwrbh9dr
We will create questions as we read and try to come up with higher level questions.
April 29
Quiz Today
Classwork for today - We will be working on questioning characters.
Handout available here: http://docs.google.com/Doc?id=dfrxjvg8_18cgxn7dgh
Classwork for today - We will be working on questioning characters.
Handout available here: http://docs.google.com/Doc?id=dfrxjvg8_18cgxn7dgh
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
April 28th
EQ: What does it mean to be normal?
Aim: What knowledge can we gain from each character?
Do Now: If you could choose one character from the coffee shop to interview who would you choose? What are three questions you would ask them?
Classwork - Create a character list for all of the characters we have encountered. 16 Characters total.
Quiz Tomorrow
Aim: What knowledge can we gain from each character?
Do Now: If you could choose one character from the coffee shop to interview who would you choose? What are three questions you would ask them?
Classwork - Create a character list for all of the characters we have encountered. 16 Characters total.
Quiz Tomorrow
Monday, April 27, 2009
April 27
We will continue reading Inside Out today.
EQ: What does it mean to be normal?
Aim: What knowledge can we gain from each character?
Do Now: If you needed something badly, not wanted but needed, would you ever commit a crime to get it?
We will read chapters 5-8 and create a character list for all of the characters we have encountered. 16 Characters total.
Quiz tomorrow on chapters 1-7.
EQ: What does it mean to be normal?
Aim: What knowledge can we gain from each character?
Do Now: If you needed something badly, not wanted but needed, would you ever commit a crime to get it?
We will read chapters 5-8 and create a character list for all of the characters we have encountered. 16 Characters total.
Quiz tomorrow on chapters 1-7.
Friday, April 24, 2009
April 24
We will continue readin Inside Out today.
EQ: What does it mean to be normal?
Aim: How does Zach react to things around him?
Do Now: What are your thoughts on gun control? Should people be allowed to have guns at all? What types of guns?
EQ: What does it mean to be normal?
Aim: How does Zach react to things around him?
Do Now: What are your thoughts on gun control? Should people be allowed to have guns at all? What types of guns?
Thursday, April 23, 2009
April 23
We will be starting our book today!
EQ: What does it mean to be normal?
Aim: How does Zach react to things around him?
Do Now: You are sitting in a coffee shop and two armed men come in to rob the place. How do you react? What might you do?
As we read our book, we will note Zach's reactions to the events taking place around him.
EQ: What does it mean to be normal?
Aim: How does Zach react to things around him?
Do Now: You are sitting in a coffee shop and two armed men come in to rob the place. How do you react? What might you do?
As we read our book, we will note Zach's reactions to the events taking place around him.
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
April 22
EQ: What allows us to make judgments about certain situations?
Aim: What judgments can we make about other people/situations?
Do Now: Have you ever felt like you were in a situation you couldn’t get out of? This could be mental or physical. Describe the situation in one paragraph and how you felt.
Classwork: Students will complete an anticipation guide and begin reading the book.
Anticipation guide available here: http://docs.google.com/Doc?id=dfrxjvg8_14hkvd9sg3
Aim: What judgments can we make about other people/situations?
Do Now: Have you ever felt like you were in a situation you couldn’t get out of? This could be mental or physical. Describe the situation in one paragraph and how you felt.
Classwork: Students will complete an anticipation guide and begin reading the book.
Anticipation guide available here: http://docs.google.com/Doc?id=dfrxjvg8_14hkvd9sg3
April 21
EQ: What does it mean to be "crazy?"
Aim: What do we already know about schizophrenia?
Do Now: What are three things you know about schizophrenia?
Classwork: We will spend time brainstorming about what we know about schizophrenia and create a solid defintion along with a list of symptoms for the disease.
Aim: What do we already know about schizophrenia?
Do Now: What are three things you know about schizophrenia?
Classwork: We will spend time brainstorming about what we know about schizophrenia and create a solid defintion along with a list of symptoms for the disease.
Sunday, April 19, 2009
April 20th
Welcome back everyone.
Today we will be working on your essay that is due tomorrow. Please bring your copy of "Richard Cory" and "The Yellow Wallpaper" as well as any drafts that you have done.
Essay is due tomorrow.
Today we will be working on your essay that is due tomorrow. Please bring your copy of "Richard Cory" and "The Yellow Wallpaper" as well as any drafts that you have done.
Essay is due tomorrow.
Wednesday, April 8, 2009
April 8th
Here is the classwork for today (I was out today):
http://docs.google.com/Doc?id=dfrxjvg8_13gmwcfwfj
And don't forget about your essay! It is due on April 21st (the day after we come back). In case you are missing something for it I will re-post everything you need.
The assignment: http://docs.google.com/Doc?id=dfrxjvg8_10ct2w67ds
The outline: http://docs.google.com/Doc?id=dfrxjvg8_12dgk8b6fg
"The Yellow Wallpaper" - http://www.library.csi.cuny.edu/dept/history/lavender/yellowwallpaper.pdf
"Richard Cory" - http://www.bartleby.com/104/45.html
Please email me if you have any questions about your essay (or anything else).
Have a great and safe vacation!
http://docs.google.com/Doc?id=dfrxjvg8_13gmwcfwfj
And don't forget about your essay! It is due on April 21st (the day after we come back). In case you are missing something for it I will re-post everything you need.
The assignment: http://docs.google.com/Doc?id=dfrxjvg8_10ct2w67ds
The outline: http://docs.google.com/Doc?id=dfrxjvg8_12dgk8b6fg
"The Yellow Wallpaper" - http://www.library.csi.cuny.edu/dept/history/lavender/yellowwallpaper.pdf
"Richard Cory" - http://www.bartleby.com/104/45.html
Please email me if you have any questions about your essay (or anything else).
Have a great and safe vacation!
Monday, April 6, 2009
April 7th
Today we will complete an outline for our essay.
EQ: What does it mean to be "crazy?"
Aim: How can we use what we have read to create an essay?
Do Now: What is your thesis statement for this essay? (what do you want to say about mental illness?)
Outline for this essay: http://docs.google.com/Doc?id=dfrxjvg8_12dgk8b6fg
Classwork: Your outline will be due at the end of the period!
EQ: What does it mean to be "crazy?"
Aim: How can we use what we have read to create an essay?
Do Now: What is your thesis statement for this essay? (what do you want to say about mental illness?)
Outline for this essay: http://docs.google.com/Doc?id=dfrxjvg8_12dgk8b6fg
Classwork: Your outline will be due at the end of the period!
Sunday, April 5, 2009
April 6th
Today we will discuss your next assignment - a task three type essay using "Richard Cory" and "The Yellow Wallpaper."
EQ: What does it mean to be crazy?
Aim: How can we connect what we have read to write an essay?
Do now: Handout - available here: http://docs.google.com/Doc?id=dfrxjvg8_11d6svb8f7
If you were out on Friday make sure you keep up with the readings (look at the post below), you will need them for this task.
I will give you time in class to write today and tomorrow. I will be out on Wednesday (I will leave work) and this essay will be due the day after we come back from vacation (April 21).
Here are the handouts for the day:
The assignment: http://docs.google.com/Doc?id=dfrxjvg8_10ct2w67ds
You will complete the chart at the bottom based on the readings.
Please take it easy on me, I hurt my rib and might be in some pain.
EQ: What does it mean to be crazy?
Aim: How can we connect what we have read to write an essay?
Do now: Handout - available here: http://docs.google.com/Doc?id=dfrxjvg8_11d6svb8f7
If you were out on Friday make sure you keep up with the readings (look at the post below), you will need them for this task.
I will give you time in class to write today and tomorrow. I will be out on Wednesday (I will leave work) and this essay will be due the day after we come back from vacation (April 21).
Here are the handouts for the day:
The assignment: http://docs.google.com/Doc?id=dfrxjvg8_10ct2w67ds
You will complete the chart at the bottom based on the readings.
Please take it easy on me, I hurt my rib and might be in some pain.
Thursday, April 2, 2009
Friday, April 3
Today we will look at and discuss Edwin Arlington Robinson's poem "Richard Cory."
EQ: How can a poem show us different types of emotions?
Aim: What types of irony can we see in "Richard Cory?"
Do Now: What do you consider important in life? Love? Money? Career? Something else?
Poem available here: http://www.bartleby.com/104/45.html
Classwork: We will read the poems aloud and discuss the following questions:
What perception of Richard Cory is developed in the first three stanzas?
What words contribute to the impression?
Who is the poem's speaker?
What makes the poem's final line surprising?
What type of irony is used in the poem?
What is the theme of the poem?
We will also discuss Simon and Garfunkel's version of "Richard Cory" (lyrics available here: http://www.lyricsmode.com/lyrics/s/simon_and_garfunkel/richard_cory.html )
You will compare and contrast the two versions and answer the following:
What remains the same in the poem and the song?
What has been changed? What is the effect of the changes?
Which piece makes a stronger statement? Why?
How does the musical score enhance the irony?
One handout you will need: http://docs.google.com/Doc?id=dfrxjvg8_9cjq4f3h2
EQ: How can a poem show us different types of emotions?
Aim: What types of irony can we see in "Richard Cory?"
Do Now: What do you consider important in life? Love? Money? Career? Something else?
Poem available here: http://www.bartleby.com/104/45.html
Classwork: We will read the poems aloud and discuss the following questions:
What perception of Richard Cory is developed in the first three stanzas?
What words contribute to the impression?
Who is the poem's speaker?
What makes the poem's final line surprising?
What type of irony is used in the poem?
What is the theme of the poem?
We will also discuss Simon and Garfunkel's version of "Richard Cory" (lyrics available here: http://www.lyricsmode.com/lyrics/s/simon_and_garfunkel/richard_cory.html )
You will compare and contrast the two versions and answer the following:
What remains the same in the poem and the song?
What has been changed? What is the effect of the changes?
Which piece makes a stronger statement? Why?
How does the musical score enhance the irony?
One handout you will need: http://docs.google.com/Doc?id=dfrxjvg8_9cjq4f3h2
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
April 1
Happy April Fool's everybody!
Today we will discuss authorial intent as well as the ending of "The Yellow Wallpaper". We will also have a review for our quiz for tomorrow.
Aim: Why did Charlotte Perkins Gilman write "The Yellow Wallpaper?"
Do Now: Handout - available here:
http://docs.google.com/Doc?id=dfrxjvg8_4fr5nbsf6
Classwork: We will read Charlotte Perkins Gilmans' article "Why I wrote 'The Yellow Wallpaper' and discuss author's point of view and authorial intent. Please keep in mind question 3 from yesterday for this discussion.
Another handout that will be useful: http://docs.google.com/Doc?id=dfrxjvg8_5htv329dd
Don't forget about our quiz on Thursday!
Today we will discuss authorial intent as well as the ending of "The Yellow Wallpaper". We will also have a review for our quiz for tomorrow.
Aim: Why did Charlotte Perkins Gilman write "The Yellow Wallpaper?"
Do Now: Handout - available here:
http://docs.google.com/Doc?id=dfrxjvg8_4fr5nbsf6
Classwork: We will read Charlotte Perkins Gilmans' article "Why I wrote 'The Yellow Wallpaper' and discuss author's point of view and authorial intent. Please keep in mind question 3 from yesterday for this discussion.
Another handout that will be useful: http://docs.google.com/Doc?id=dfrxjvg8_5htv329dd
Don't forget about our quiz on Thursday!
Monday, March 30, 2009
Tuesday, March 31
Today we will finish our reading of "The Yellow Wallpaper" by Charlotte Perkins Gilman.
EQ: What does it mean to be crazy?
Aim: What does the protagonist see within the wallpaper that makes her change so drastically?
Do Now: Yesterday, most of you noticed the names that John called his wife. What are some of those names? Why does John call her these names? Do you think this is appropriate?
Classwork - We will read (independently) from the top of 6 until the end (page 9). You will be looking for evidence of our protagonist's descent into madness and how she changes throughout the story.
Answer the following questions (this will be collected):
1) How does the protagonist change throughout the story?
2) What is in the wallpaper?
3) Why do you think the author wrote this story? What was she trying to say?
Vocabulary for the day's reading:
Flourishing - to grow, thrive, achieve success
Misconstrued - misinterpreted
Subdued - lacking in vitality, intensity, or strength
Arabesque - an ornament or style that employs flower, foliage, or fruit and sometimes animal and figural outlines to produce an intricate pattern of interlaced lines
Remember our quiz on Thursday!
EQ: What does it mean to be crazy?
Aim: What does the protagonist see within the wallpaper that makes her change so drastically?
Do Now: Yesterday, most of you noticed the names that John called his wife. What are some of those names? Why does John call her these names? Do you think this is appropriate?
Classwork - We will read (independently) from the top of 6 until the end (page 9). You will be looking for evidence of our protagonist's descent into madness and how she changes throughout the story.
Answer the following questions (this will be collected):
1) How does the protagonist change throughout the story?
2) What is in the wallpaper?
3) Why do you think the author wrote this story? What was she trying to say?
Vocabulary for the day's reading:
Flourishing - to grow, thrive, achieve success
Misconstrued - misinterpreted
Subdued - lacking in vitality, intensity, or strength
Arabesque - an ornament or style that employs flower, foliage, or fruit and sometimes animal and figural outlines to produce an intricate pattern of interlaced lines
Remember our quiz on Thursday!
Monday, March 30th
We will continue our reading of "The Yellow Wallpaper" today.
EQ: What does it mean to be crazy?
Aim: How can we relate to the stories that we read?
Do Now: Handout - can be found here: http://docs.google.com/Doc?id=dfrxjvg8_3kvnq45ft
I am also going to have you do some independent reading today, underlining John's reactions to the protagonist. We will read up to the top of page 6.
You will also answer the following questions:
1) How would you react to the protagonist (if you were John)?
2) Do you think the narrator's account is reliable? Why or why not?
This will be collected.
We will hopefully finish this story by Wednesday and have a quiz (your benchmark) on Thursday.
EQ: What does it mean to be crazy?
Aim: How can we relate to the stories that we read?
Do Now: Handout - can be found here: http://docs.google.com/Doc?id=dfrxjvg8_3kvnq45ft
I am also going to have you do some independent reading today, underlining John's reactions to the protagonist. We will read up to the top of page 6.
You will also answer the following questions:
1) How would you react to the protagonist (if you were John)?
2) Do you think the narrator's account is reliable? Why or why not?
This will be collected.
We will hopefully finish this story by Wednesday and have a quiz (your benchmark) on Thursday.
Friday, March 27, 2009
Friday, March 27
Today we have really brief periods (only 27 minutes each) so we won't be covering anything new. I know that a lot of you won't be in class today so don't worry too much about the work. We will be doing a story writing activity (those of you that have had me before know how much fun it is) and you will receive extra credit for coming and doing the work today.
On Monday, we will continue with our reading of "The Yellow Wallpaper" and hopefully finish it by Tuesday. We will then begin reading some poetry and start writing our first essay (a task 3 Regents type essay) where you will compare "The Yellow Wallpaper" with the poem "Richard Cory" by Edwin Arlington Robinson.
Have a great weekend guys and gals.
See you Monday.
On Monday, we will continue with our reading of "The Yellow Wallpaper" and hopefully finish it by Tuesday. We will then begin reading some poetry and start writing our first essay (a task 3 Regents type essay) where you will compare "The Yellow Wallpaper" with the poem "Richard Cory" by Edwin Arlington Robinson.
Have a great weekend guys and gals.
See you Monday.
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
Thursday, March 26th
We will continue with our reading of "The Yellow Wallpaper" today. I will also hand out journals to you. If you have one from last cycle you can use the same one.
Essential Question: What does it mean to be crazy?
Aim/Understanding Goal: How does the protagonist change while in the room?
Do Now: Imagine that you are in solitary confinement. You have been stuck in a room for five days with nothing but a bed and a toilet to use. Food is brought to you through a small window, your only interaction with anything from the outside. Describe what you feel, what the room smells like, what you taste, what you hear, and what you see.
Also, I'm glad that a number of you have signed up for this site but there are still some of you that haven't. Please keep in mind that you will be getting your first homework grade just for signing up.
Essential Question: What does it mean to be crazy?
Aim/Understanding Goal: How does the protagonist change while in the room?
Do Now: Imagine that you are in solitary confinement. You have been stuck in a room for five days with nothing but a bed and a toilet to use. Food is brought to you through a small window, your only interaction with anything from the outside. Describe what you feel, what the room smells like, what you taste, what you hear, and what you see.
Also, I'm glad that a number of you have signed up for this site but there are still some of you that haven't. Please keep in mind that you will be getting your first homework grade just for signing up.
Wednesday. March 25
Hi guys, missed you today.
In case you were absent (I was out today) I am posting the work that was left with the sub. This counts as classwork so please make sure you complete it and get it to me by Friday.
The story can be found here:
http://www.classicshorts.com/stories/sniper.html
You must complete the two pages that go with story (comprehension questions, vocabulary, and story elements). These can be found here:
http://docs.google.com/fileview?id=F.d90d8bcf-689e-47c3-a477-4d2f2d9c9191
See you tomorrow.
P.S. Don't forget about Parent-Teacher Conferences tomorrow night and Friday.
In case you were absent (I was out today) I am posting the work that was left with the sub. This counts as classwork so please make sure you complete it and get it to me by Friday.
The story can be found here:
http://www.classicshorts.com/stories/sniper.html
You must complete the two pages that go with story (comprehension questions, vocabulary, and story elements). These can be found here:
http://docs.google.com/fileview?id=F.d90d8bcf-689e-47c3-a477-4d2f2d9c9191
See you tomorrow.
P.S. Don't forget about Parent-Teacher Conferences tomorrow night and Friday.
Monday, March 23, 2009
Day Three - Tuesday March 24th 2009
Today we will continue our reading of "The Yellow Wallpaper" by Charlotte Perkins Gilman.
EQ – What does it mean to be crazy?
Aim: How can loneliness make someone descend into madness?
Do now – What do you think it means to be crazy?
Here is a link to today's classwork.
http://docs.google.com/Doc?id=dfrxjvg8_2f48zr8xx
I will be absent on Wednesday but I will be leaving work for you.This counts as a classwork grade and will be collected. Please do it.
EQ – What does it mean to be crazy?
Aim: How can loneliness make someone descend into madness?
Do now – What do you think it means to be crazy?
Here is a link to today's classwork.
http://docs.google.com/Doc?id=dfrxjvg8_2f48zr8xx
I will be absent on Wednesday but I will be leaving work for you.This counts as a classwork grade and will be collected. Please do it.
Sunday, March 22, 2009
Day Two - 3/23/09
We will begin classes tomorrow by going over some basic rules again(for classwork) among other academic expectations. I would also like to get a list of email addresses from all students and have you sign up for this site. Also, I will give out folders and journals.
After all of that clerical stuff is taken care of, we will begin our first class text. It's called "The Yellow Wallpaper" by Charlotte Perkins Gilman. Those that are absent can access the story here http://www.library.csi.cuny.edu/dept/history/lavender/yellowwallpaper.pdf . I will hand out copies in class. It's a great story about descending into madness which will lead us right into our book.
After all of that clerical stuff is taken care of, we will begin our first class text. It's called "The Yellow Wallpaper" by Charlotte Perkins Gilman. Those that are absent can access the story here http://www.library.csi.cuny.edu/dept/history/lavender/yellowwallpaper.pdf . I will hand out copies in class. It's a great story about descending into madness which will lead us right into our book.
Day One - Friday March 20th
If you were absent on Friday (shame on you) you didn't miss too much. We went over some basic classroom guidelines and expectations for the class. Here is a handout given out in class with an outline of these rules.
To all English 5 students:
Welcome to your third cycle of English at North Queens Community High School. I would like to use this letter as an opportunity to explain to you some of the expectations and procedures that you can expect in our classroom. By following these guidelines you can ensure that you will be successful and that you will maintain a positive classroom environment for yourselves and every student in our community.
Classroom Rules:
1. Be On Time
Please do your best to get to class on time. I understand that the halls may be crowded but it is more than possible to get to class before the late bell rings. Every class will begin with a Do Now assignment that will count toward your final grade so it is crucial that have ample time to complete the task.
2. Be Prepared
This means having your paper, pens, books and homework ready. You are responsible for bringing the correct materials to class. You must have a working pen or pencil every day! Do not expect that another student or teacher will have one for you to borrow. Be advised that I will perform random notebook checks, which means that your notebook must be with you and in order every day.
3. Be On Task
Class work is important. From the second you walk in to the room until the second that you leave, everything that you do counts. When you walk in, you are to copy down the Essential Question/Aim. Understanding Goal, and the Do Now. If I give you a worksheet to do in class you are expected to do it.
4. Be Respectful
Of Self:
· You are responsible for yourself. In my classroom, you need to act in an appropriate, mature and respectful manner.
· Attendance is mandatory. In order to pass my class, you need to show up. Attending class only two or three times a week or only when you feel like it is not acceptable. Think of school as a job, if you don’t show up – you get fired. If you don’t come to class – you fail.
· Turn in your assignments on time. Late assignments may result in a grade deduction.
· Cheating on an assignment, project or test or plagiarism on a writing assignment shows a lack of respect for yourself and your peers. Cheating is a serious offense with serious consequences and will not be tolerated in my classroom.
Of Peers:
· Be considerate of other students.
· Do not interrupt someone when they are speaking
Of Your Teacher:
· Raise your hand to be recognized.
· Do not interrupt a teacher when he/she is speaking
5. Homework
Homework is not assigned on a voluntary basis. Every assignment counts and must be completed. If you are absent, it is your responsibility to find out what the homework is from another student. If you are absent on the day that homework is due then it is you duty to show me the homework on the day that you come back. For larger assignments (essays, drafts, etc.) you may email your work to me (SilversteinEmily@gmail.com) if necessary, however, unless you get a confirmation response from me do not assume that I have received your email. You may also use this email address is you have any questions about assignments that you have. I check my email daily so you can expect a quick response. I would also suggest exchanging emails or phone numbers with at least two other students so that you can get an assignment if you are absent.
6. Writing
The writing that you do in this class is important. Writing assignments make up a large percentage of your grade. It is important for you to realize that writing is a process and that I may require you to do multiple drafts of an essay even though you may not want to do so. This is a requirement. You may also be required to write your essay in pieces using outlines and scaffolding tools. This is meant to help you learn how to write a proper essay and prepare you for your future writing assignments.
7. Grading Policy
The following list is how your grades will be broken down.
Do Now 10%
Classwork 25%
Student Engagement 20%
Homework 15%
Benchmark Assessment 30%
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